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Sag Harbor BOE and Budget Vote…2014

Mary Anne Miller has decided to not seek re-election as Board Member to the Sag Harbor School District, she has been an amazing Mouthpiece to our community for many years and she will be missed, but I am confident she will continue to be involved in fighting for the best interest of the children, the school district and the community.

There are 3 seats open on the BOE and 4 candidates eying those seats. Thomas Re and Diana Warnock Kolhoff are new comers, Sandi Kruel and current Board President Theresa Samot are seeking re-election for another term.

This year I have decided to endorse the following candidates because they are the BEST choices…

  • Diana Warnock Kolhoff
  • Sandi Kruel
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You can read more about these candidates from an article written in the Sag Harbor Express…[button color=”yellow” link=”http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/meet-the-candidates-four-hopefuls-for-the-sag-harbor-school-board-30128″ font=”tahoma” align=”right”]CLICK HERE:[/button]

Looking forward to this team along with Current Board Members Chris Tice, Daniel Hartnett, David Diskin, Susan Kinsella working with the New Superintendent Katy Graves. You can read about her vision for Sag harborclick hereSH_SUPERINTENDENT_KATY_BARBER

We will miss Dr. Carl A. Bonuso, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent of Schools, he has accomplished so much during his time in Sag Harbor.

The proposed 2014-15 budget has a tax levy increase of 1.48 percent, with an increase of $1,360,881 or 3.83 percent in spending from last year. The monthly impact on a house valued at $1 million is projected to be an increase of $5.83 in Southampton and $5.80 in East Hampton. PLEASE VOTE YES!!!!

 

Sag Harbor, NY: Pierson/Bridgehampton Varsity Field Hockey Team the NYS Class C 2013 Champions…More than Just a Game To Me

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Lady Whalers, 2013 NYS Field Hockey Class C Champions

There are many significant moments we live in our lives that we remember. Our 16th birthday party, our first kiss, the birth of a child, the death of a parent…. a championship game. Our children don’t know it yet because they don’t have the benefit of hindsight but this championship game will be with them for the rest of their lives. For some, it will help to define them as winners. For others it will show them what can be accomplished with hard work and teamwork. Both good lessons that will further their individual pursuits, as they get older.

My take is somewhat different. To me, there is NOTHING as good as team sports. Seeing your teammates in their team sports uniforms invokes such a feeling of unity. If your child is interested and you have the time (what a novel idea) please encourage them to join a sports team. The lessons learned are endless. The inside jokes, the special nod of a head, the telepathy, the bonding of lifelong friendships. These are the things that will move forward, the things that will last. Who knows where it will take them in the future, maybe onto a professional career themselves in hockey, football, rugby, etc. and you’ll be buying their merchandise online, whether that be the carlton merchandise or the Adelaide crows merchandise, who knows what will happen but getting them started is giving them something to think about.

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Katherine Matthers, Allura Leggard, India Hemby, Samatha Duchemin, Kasey Gilbride

We often celebrate the captain of the team and the star players. We see them with the ball, in their hand, the bat, the ‘SPEAR’ in their hands and admire their ability to rise above the moment and seize the opportunity to make the big play and win the game. We are in awe of the great coaching and understand that we don’t always know as spectators what is best for the team. The Lady Whalers are blessed to have a few really good players and some great players and it showed on Saturday and Sunday night, November 16th and 17th 2013. We marvel at their resolve.

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photo credit: Kurt H. Leggard

I want to talk about the team. What we don’t see are the countless hours of practice and rehearsal that goes into making the big play. The repetition, the struggle the ‘bench players’ that push the stars to greatness. I was so excited to watch the young ladies overcome the bad calls, the physical play of very worthy opponents to win but it doesn’t occur without the winning DNA that this TEAM has within their collective body. I am excited for our seniors, for their grit and determination and magnificent play. But they learned it somewhere. Three years ago as many of you know well, Pierson lost an opportunity for a championship to this very same team in a double overtime thriller. This current victory was forged through that loss. The team alumni that lost that game came out to watch and cheer the current team on. Some of today’s stars were on the bench when Pierson lost in 2010.

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Photo credit: Kurt H. Leggard

So I say to everyone, look to the end of the bench and peer into the future. We cannot tell who will be the next star to rise to the occasion to carry the team to victory. What we do know is this. The character of this team was revealed through the struggle. It isn’t what you do when things are going well that says who you are, its how you respond when things go their worst that determines who you are and what you will be. The DNA of the Lady Whalers Field Hockey team is filled with pride, strength, skill, determination, grit and excellence. This DNA runs deep and I am very hopeful for the future. Get your kids to join a team and let their winning DNA improve the fortunes of that team! Go Whalers!

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photo credit: Kurt H. Leggard
Congratulations: Coach: Shannon Judge, Asst. Coach: Melissa Edwards, Kaitlin Daniels &
Elizabeth Marchisella
Team: Kasey Gilbride, Katherine Matthers, Emmeline Luck, Kirra Mcgowin,
Emma Romeo, India Hemby, Rachael Miller, Phiona Vall, Samantha Duchemin, Erica Selyukova, Kerrie Vila, Cassandra Spencer, Sheila Mackey, Ana Sherwood, Calista Cafiero. Allura Leggard, Hollie Schleicher
for more images on their amazing journey to the State Finals..check out Photography By Kurt
https://www.photographybykurt.net/Sports/Field-Hockey

Check out the Winning Goal and Goalie’s cartwheel….So very funny!

Hamptons Best: The 10 Best Bakeries in the Hamptons...Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece readers…I admit it…I have a sweet tooth…I love dessert, but unfortunately my hips are rebelling and that’s not good*However I do not always deprive myself, I just will indulge only once a week instead of everyday. I hate getting older, when I was younger I could eat a gallon of ice cream, donuts, cakes, cookies everyday and never gain a pound…The joy of getting older! There have been times when I am traveling and looking for a bakery and unable to find a good one, I thought I would make your search just a little easier. Typically when one is invited to someone’s home there are 3 things that a guest might bring *A Bottle of Wine **FlowersDessert

BEST Bakeries in the Hamptons 
Sag Harbor Baking Co. Sag Harbor, NY
Tate’s Bake Shop, Southampton, NY
Levian Bakery, Wainscott, NY
Blue Duck Bakery,  Southampton, NY 
Holey Moses Cheesecake, Westhampton Beach, NY 
Montauk Bake Shoppe, Montauk, NY  
Water Mill Cupcakes, Watermill, NY 
Beach Bakery Cafe, Westhampton Beach
Krieg’s Bakery, Hampton Bays, NY
Butta Cakes, Greenport, NY 

Hamptons Mouthpiece readers…go out and taste for yourself…let me know what you think, agree or disagree with my Hamptons Best picks…The 10 Best Bakeries in the Hamptons

3rd Annual Katy’s Courage 5K 2013: Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers…Saturday, April 13th will be the 3rd Annual Katy’s Courage 5K run in Sag Harbor,  Kathryn Collins Stewart a 12 year old who lost her battle to a rare form of liver cancer in December 2010, but not before she captured the hearts of so many in our community.

Last year during the 2nd Annual Katy’s Courage 5k run in Sag Harbor, oh… what a chilly day it was. Sun lit, cool and windy was the call of the day but it could not dampen the wonderful turnout of supporters from attending this extraordinary event. The crowd was energenic and motivated to participate in the run. Cheeks were rosy, gloves were on but the runners were prepared. Once again, Sag Harbor was at it’s best as the support for a worthy cause was presented and represented by EVERYONE! Thanks Katy, for inspiring us to try to match your courage, grit and indomitable spirit in fulfilling your mission to help others. We love you Katy!

Join Katy’s Parents, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Sag Harbor Family and tons of friends for the 3rd Annual 5k in Sag Harbor…you can run or walk, bring the kids, the dog, whatever suits your fancy…Hamptons MouthPiece will be out there and we hope to see you.
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  • Saturday, April 13th, 2013 @ 830am-1130am
  • Third annual Katy’s Courage 5K!
  • Officially register for the event here: CLICK HERE
  • When: Saturday, April 13, 2013, Starts 8:30 a.m. sharp
  • Where: Sag Harbor, NY
  • Cost: Pre Reg: $25.00; $30.00 Day of Race
  • Check in: 7:00 – 8:15 am. Race starts promptly at 8:30
  • Course: Rather flat with a few small hills around Sag Harbor Village
  • Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89
  • Awards: Top 3 males and 3 females overall and first three in each age group.
  •  If you are interested in sponsoring Katy’s Courage 5K of 2013 Please Click Here
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DIRECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION AREA:21 Water Street 
Coming into Sag Harbor, go down Main Street almost to the end (the water), at the round-about, go around as if you were going to make a u-turn, but instead of a complete u-turn,  veer to the right – that’s Water Street.  Go past the Post Office, and just beyond the Beacon Restaurant on the right is an open area.  That’s where registration will take place.
Kathryn, who was known as “Katy” to family and friends, succumbed to hepatoblastoma with her family by her side. The lifelong Sag Harbor resident had been battling the disease since 2009. All proceeds go directly to Katy’ s Courage Fund, set up by Katy’s Family. Katy’s Courage Fund, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to education and support for families and children through scholarships, support for counseling, and pediatric cancer research.

For more information on Katy’s Courage and Katy Stewart’s journey, please visit Facebook page here (http://www.facebook.com/katyscourage).

beautiful sunset in Sag Harbor NY, photo by Vanessa Leggard

Beautiful Sunrise in Sag Harbor…The sunrise in Sag Harbor are so breath-taking, I just love living here year-round and enjoying the absolute beauty of this seaside town. Every Morning I take my daughter to school and we drive over the bridge we capture beautiful sunrises all year long…It is one of the few towns in the Hamptons that has a long wharf for boats and yachts to dock. The town has a beach located on Main Street, there are between 15-20 restaurants throughout Sag Harbor. We have a local theater with live performances through-out the year, and the people are great. Don’t take my bias word…visit for yourself.