The Montauk Observatory astronomers will be at the Montauk County Park on Saturday at 9 p.m. to guide those in attendance on a free tour of the Perseid Meteor Showers. You can bring the whole family with a picnic basket, lawn chairs, and telescopes. Astronomers will be on hand to answer any questions. Sean Tvelia, an astronomer and professor at Suffolk County Community College, will be leading the evening.
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jennifer.wilson May 21, 2013 at 09:44 am
My name is Rich Wilson. I am running for the East Hampton School Board.
My agenda is no secret. It…Read More is to increase Scientific Literacy for all of our students in order for them to be better prepared when they enter an increasingly complex and technological world. I have been involved in this initiative for the last 2 years, working with teachers and administrators in all of the school districts in the Town of East Hampton. Cooperatively with a private donor and The GEHEF (Greater East Hampton Education Foundation), we have successfully begun supplying training and complete FOSS (Full Option Science System) materials to our Elementary and Middle School teachers. Using FOSS,The students discover the basic concepts of science through hands-on investigations, the teacher doesn't "cover" them. This is not text book driven, or rote memorization. Writing, reading and math are included with each investigation, resulting in a better understanding of the way the world works.
This is being accomplished WITHOUT taxpayer dollars.
I am now involved in another joint project to benefit our students that is not funded by taxpayers - the details will be announced soon.
I have been involved in Science education for most of my life :
Sag Harbor School District (1968 - 1998)
- Wrote and delivered the lab component of the K-6 Elementary Science Curriculum .
- Started the first Robotics class in 1995. Was the only team from Long Island at the time to compete nationally in the FIRST Competition, (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition.
-Taught a Biology Research class in conjunction with a Biology professor at SUNY Old Westbury.
-Co-taught a "Timetables of History" seminar with a High School Social Studies teacher.
East Hampton (1986 - 2004)
-Owned and operated the "Village Toy Shop and Gifted Generation" , an educational toy store on Main Street, E.H.
Amagansett (2003 - 2005)
-Owned and operated "ROBOtech" in Amagansett Square, where we taught Lego Mindstorms Robotics to individuals and school groups.
I now have the time to devote to the East Hampton School Board and hopefully play a part in the continuing efforts to better the future for all of our students, including my four grandchildren.
Morgan Duke Vaughan May 21, 2013 at 05:30 pm
It is $1500 for the entire 3 weeks in August, per child (sibling rates available) - Monday - Friday…Read More 9am to 1pm with a performance on Saturday, August 24th at noon... Don't hesitate to contact us for more information =)
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Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 19, 2013 at 09:15 pm
I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences are with his family and friends.
david May 19, 2013 at 08:28 pm
So sorry to hear this news. Mike helped me once or twice with my boat. A truly nice guy.
jmm May 18, 2013 at 06:59 am
my understanding was that the dogs were hit by a car upisland not in Montauk
bernette May 17, 2013 at 11:38 am
well after the town board meeting last night the way i see it is the whole town is affected and…Read More everyting and everyweek is some one getting away with out paying , we have familys of teenagers sharing rooms with there parnets and siblngs , cause the cost of living , hmmm but no matter where you go it cost money , teachers have there work cut out for them if they have to spend 50 dollars to buy stuff its there choice , well what it boils down to is the childern parnetns rather drive cars and have nice clothes and fancy jelws than spend 5 or 1o dollars to pay for pens for there kids to go to schoo.also i dont feel the familys see what education really is is a free babysitting service thats my feelings ,
Liz Robertson May 19, 2013 at 07:49 am
Misty is back. 155 am Sunday. thanks everyone. a 48 hour tour of the woods was enough for her. she…Read More was on the front porch.
Liz Robertson May 18, 2013 at 05:53 pm
no. i've put up signs, left phone number in neighbors mailboxes and searched nearby roads by bike.…Read More maybe she will show up at someone's house when she gets hungry. thanks for asking.
Mrs.Susan Grimshaw May 17, 2013 at 08:33 am
Looking forward to meeting lots of Great White Shark Fans at the Montauk Star Island Shark…Read More Tournament. S.G.
Taylor K. Vecsey (Editor) May 14, 2013 at 09:29 am
Yes. The town is in the final stages of review with the FAA. While they were hoping to have it up…Read More and running by Memorial Day weekend, it looks more like the 1st of June.