Greenport News: One very busy eight grader in Greenport
Eighth-grader Blayr Corazzini has been a very busy young lady lately. While the rest of us were enjoying Memorial Day weekend, she was collecting trophies at the New York State baton twirling championships, where she placed first in every individual category in which she competed.
In addition, her novice junior parade corps and open senior parade corps also took first place and her junior dance twirl team placed second. I’d say that she’s following in the footsteps of older sister, Payge, but it looks like Blayr is making her own set of footprints.
Way to go!
CAST will hold a food drive Saturday, June 7, at the four local supermarkets. Hours at the Greenport IGA are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The food pantry is a valuable resource that helps struggling families stretch their monthly food budget. If you can volunteer to help with the drive, contact CAST director Sarah Benjamin at 477-1717.
Speaking of CAST, certified technicians and members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Offi ce will be on hand Friday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to provide free car seat inspections and ensure that your children travel safely. To make an appointment, which is required, call 648-7100, ext. 219, or call CAST for more information.
A farewell reception for Father Tom Murray will be held Sunday, June 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brecknock Hall. As pastor at St. Agnes for the last 12 years, Father Tom has been an integral part of both the church and the entire community. He has touched many lives as pastor at Eastern Long Island Hospital, San Simeon by the Sound, Peconic Landing and even the Suffolk County jail. The farewell event is open to the public so feel free to bring friends, family and colleagues.
The following young acolytes at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Greenport were honored May 11 for their service during the past year: Jacob Boivin; Blayr Corazzini; Amanda Dickerson; Toni Esposito; Annabel, Fernando and Rebecca Hammerle; Ben Hinsch; Christina and Christopher North; Bennett Oats; Claire O’Kane; Jillian and Oliver Orr; and Amber, Dawn and Tyler Rochon.
The happiest of birthdays to Patsy Dinizio, Shannon Colfer and MaryEllen “Buzz” Campbell on May 29; Sean Sepenoski on the 30th; Jayme Blasko, Wayne Mazzaferro and Jade Duell on the 31st; Bruce Alfero and George Proferes on June 1; Brynn Dinizio and Carol Worth on the 2nd; Chelsa Purcell and Blayr Corazzini on the 3rd; Naomi Meraz-Swarrow, Kristin Biggs and Patti Proferes Sydow on the 4th; Lori Quillin, Ruth Yoskovich, Marilyn Corwin, Bob Copas and Patsy Kaczorowski on the 5th; June Webb and MarieEllen Bondarchuk on the 6th; Maren Erickson and JoJo Jackson on the 7th; Nancy Mullen, Andrew Cadwallader, Kim Chilton and Lois Klos on the 8th; Tommy Hughes, Cassi Checklick, Charles Kozora and Jilian Deerkoski on the 9th; Becca Jensen, Robin Klotz, Riitta Brady and Krista DeKerillis on the 10th; and Ann Milovich, Erin Creedon and Ryane Hoeffl ing on the 11th.
Anniversaries are coming up for Joan and Jim Jacobs, married 51 years May 29, and Lori and Kevin Quillin, whose 34th is June 1. Jim and I celebrate our 37th anniversary June 5; Jim’s parents, Jim and Marie, mark 63 years of marriage on the 6th, the same day Jim’s aunt and uncle Audrey and Lou Dinizio celebrate 66 years together; and another aunt and uncle, Pat and Bill Dinizio, have their 45th anniversary June 7.
