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Letter from The Publisher

Welcome to Manhasset Magazine By Angela Susan Anton

Creative & Performing Arts

From the time they are little, children have wonderful opportunities to explore music, fine art, dance and drama right in the neighborhood By Lyn Dobrin

Our Teen Sports Stars

What’s Hot

You’ll find this season’s latest trends on Miracle Mile, which is often called the Fifth Avenue of Long Island By Kimberly Dijkstra

Miracle Mile’s Transformation To Splendor

A simple trail, where Matinecock and Manhasset Indians hunted and traded, has become a shopping destination By Eleanor M. Imperato

Where top lacrosse, baseball and crew players will attend college By Vinny Messana

Happy Anniversary!

From the Bottom Of Our Hearts

Church of Our Saviour Lutheran celebrates 75 years By the Church of Our Saviour Family

Community members are making a difference. How a remarkable young woman, three-generation firefighter families, Tower Foundation and Adventures in Learning are changing the world By Kimberly Dijkstra, Vinny Messana, Kristin Stevens and Eleanor Lange

Childhood Memories

Readers share funny, sweet and outrageous stories of Miracle Mile

106 Cool Events for Kids Don’t miss these creative, educational and enriching activities at the Science Museum, library and more By Kimberly Dijkstra

Fresh Flowers

This husband and wife team has been supplying beautiful blooms for 35 years By Colleen Maidhof

114 What Is Shelter Rock? Have you ever thought about the significance of Shelter Rock Road’s name? By Rachel Hirschheimer

The Greater Council How our civic associations improve our quality of life By Meghan Lombardo

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They say good things come in small packages—and that saying certainly rings true when you start talking about the Hamlet of Manhasset. Even though it’s only 2.4 square miles, there is plenty going on within its borders, as evidenced by our latest edition of Manhasset Magazine. Pride in one’s community is an important cornerstone of what makes this place so special, a fact that’ll be apparent once you have finished reading Meghan Lombardo’s article about the role civic associations play in improving the quality of life for local residents. Many times, these efforts start from an individual level as Colleen Maidhof reveals with her piece about a married couple who have been providing flora to the area for three-and-a-half decades. As Whitney Houston sang about how “...the children are our future” in “The Greatest Love of All,” so it goes in Manhasset. Lyn Dobrin writes about the endless opportunities little ones have to delve into different artistic disciplines. Lyn does a great job profiling options for aspiring musicians, hoofers, budding Picassos and Meryl Streeps right in the neighborhood. This commitment to youth is serious business as you will see in the Tower Foundation’s Sequins & Bowties fundraising event at the Plandome Country Club that Kristin Stevens writes about. Elsewhere, Eleanor Lange provides insight into Adventures in Learning’s gala that finds benefactors pouring money into an after-school enrichment program. Athletics is also a longstanding passion in the community dating back to when NFL and lacrosse legend Jim Brown attended Manhasset High School. Vinny Messana reveals how deeply this legacy runs as he profiles a number of top lax, crew and baseball players who will be heading off to college. Giving back is an important part of the neighborhood fabric that makes up Manhasset. Kimberly Dijkstra profiles an outstanding 21-year-old woman who spent the past several years raising more than a million dollars for her charity that’s building a village for orphaned children in Africa. This kind of civic service obviously starts at home as Vinny profiles three firefighter families who have been helping keep Plandome safe for three generations. With Manhasset’s roots dating back to 1680, you bet there’s plenty of fascinating history to go with it. Nowadays, Miracle Mile is renowned for being a mecca of high-end shopping. Kimberly reflects that in her piece about current trends. But according to Eleanor Imperato, this strip has always served some sort of economic role. It was once a trade route that started out as a place where Matinecock and Manhasset Indians hunted and traded. Elsewhere, Rachel Hirschheimer fills us in on the origins of Shelter Rock, we recognized the 75th anniversary of the Church of Our Saviour Lutheran and our readers share a number of charming memories about growing up in and around Miracle Mile. This edition of Manhasset Magazine winds up looking at the community through a different perspective that I’m sure you’ll enjoy.

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From the time they are little, children have wonderful opportunities to explore music, fine art, dance and drama right in the neighborhood By Lyn Dobrin

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he concert starts the second you put your foot on the stage,” says Ana Maria Trench Bottazzi, recalling the words spoken by her piano teacher when she was a child in Paris. Bottazzi and her husband, Bruno Giulio Bottazzi, founded the Bottazzi International Musical Society and School of Music in 1968. Teaching the students how to perform on stage is an integral part of the musical education. To that end, students perform in 19

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concerts a year, with the last three at Carnegie Hall. Many students also do a one-hour solo performance. Vocal, as well as piano, string and woodwind instruments are all taught at the school. The faculty consists of accomplished performers—and some of them have advanced degrees in music. “We try for our students to love music while playing,” says Bottazzi. “And we don’t believe in ‘I cannot.’” Bottazzi is proud that 18 of the school’s former students have achieved doctorates in piano and are teaching at universities

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throughout the United States. Geri Kushner, who is codirector of The Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) with her sister, Carol, is also proud of the accomplishments of their students. She reels off a list of schools where her former students are music majors: Juilliard, Yale, Duke, NYU, Eastman School of Music, Berkley School of Music, Indiana University, Sarah Lawrence College, Skidmore College, Steinhardt School of Music and others. The sisters, both violinists, began their Institute 25 years ago and they and their faculty offer musical education for all ages and at all levels. A hallmark of the program is their master classes, when a master teacher critiques the student as the audience listens in. At the end, the student performs again, incorporating what has just been learned. Alumni return to perform and there are trips to the Philharmonic. “We want everyone to love quality classical music,” says Kushner. Just as children learn to speak from hearing spoken language, the Suzuki approach to music education involves listening to music and imitation.

“This is such a natural process between the parents, teacher and students,” says Ani Resnick, the founder of Suzuki on the Island. Resnick, a graduate of The Juilliard School, is a violinist who has performed throughout the United States and in Europe. Her school offers classes in violin, cello, piano and music theory. While the overall instruction is Suzuki, students are eventually brought into the Artists Program, designed for intermediate and advanced students who are learning through more traditional methods. The children participate in a variety of performances throughout the year, including solo recitals, group concerts, master classes and several outreach performances at Old Westbury Gardens. In mid-August, the musicians participate in a oneweek chamber music festival. Aspiring musicians are lucky to have three excellent choices for studying music and honing their skills right in the neighborhood.

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& Artists can develop their talent with the Manhasset Art Association and show their work at Trapani Art and Frame By Lyn Dobrin Top: Owner Al Trapani celebrates art at a Trapani Gallery reception as he shares champagne with guests. Inset: Manhasset Art Association’s Margaret Weissbach creates a watercolor demo using a live model.

In 1948, a group of Manhasset artists decided they needed a space where they could exchange ideas and develop their talents, while fostering a greater appreciation and advance of the arts in the community. They established the Manhasset Art Association and currently meet at the Quaker Meeting House, just east of the Manhasset Library. Artist Barbara Silbert has been a member for 20 years, and is the membership chair (all members are required to volunteer). “The people are great,” she says, “and I love the camaraderie.” Silbert also appreciates the live model workshops that are offered twice a week and competing in the three judged shows, held at local libraries and galleries. The Association also offers workshops and lectures.

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Their 113 members come from all over Nassau, Suffolk and Queens. Artists interested in joining the group should submit three original samples of their work. For details, contact Barbara Silbert at 516-767-2087 or www.manhassetart.org. One site that welcomes creations from the Manhasset Art Association is Trapani Art & Frame on Plandome Road. In addition to an extensive collection of frames in a plethora of styles, the shop has an exhibition space featuring local art—90 percent of which were created by Long Island and New York City artists—and everything is for sale. “We love promoting our local artists,” says Elaine Karton, the gallery manager. “Trapani believes art is an important part of every community. Art and culture help reveal

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the unique meaning, value and character of a community,” says Karton. ”We are so proud to represent so many talented local artists who are truly inspired by Long Island’s unique and magnificent coastal beauty, farmland and historic homes.” When it comes to frames, there are thousands of choices of custom frames from classic, traditional and transitional (somewhere between traditional and modern) to mid-century and modern. Karton says that these days lots of local people are buying new art and moving more toward modern. So it’s one-stop art shopping at Trapani—find the art you love and have it framed. For more information, visit www.trapaniartandframe.com.

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odi Fera opened Moves and Motions Dance Studio in 1987, and during that time, she has watched young dance enthusiasts develop into talented and confident people, with some even becoming instructors at her school. Her motto is “More than just great dancing.” “It is a family,” she says, a place where contributing to the community is as valued as learning to dance. The dance studio has conducted coats and mittens drives for needy families, collected prom dresses and raised more than $1,000 for the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer. Fera says that originally it seemed as if many in the community viewed dance lessons as just another form of recreation, but over the years, influenced by TV shows and social media, contemporary dance has exploded. The studio offers a diverse program, introducing a variety of dance styles to students, starting with improv dancing at a young age. For the very young there is “theater dance,” using familiar music from films, such as Frozen. These days, action-packed hip-hop is very popular. “Parents love to see their kids having a good time and performing,” she says. The students recently had a chance to demonstrate their abilities in the U.S. Tournament of Dance Show at the Melville Marriott where there were 55 group routines and 50 soloists. Moves and Motions also offers dance camps during school breaks and the summer.

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Dance in Manhasset “There’s nothing sexier than a man who knows how to dance.”

Manhasset’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio has been teaching people how to glide across the dance floor for three years. Business partners Eugene Yeremenko and Marisa Yatsenko head up a team of instructors who have won numerous prizes in dance competitions around the world. “There’s nothing sexier than a man who knows how to dance,” says Yatsenko. “Think of Fred Astaire. Not exactly the best looking of men but, oh, when he danced, women melted.” Fred Astaire opened his first dance studio on Park Avenue in New York City in 1947. Astaire once observed that some people seem to think that good dancers are born. He said, “All the good dancers I’ve known have been taught or trained.” The Fred Astaire Dance Studio offers all partnership dances, which include waltz, tango, cha-cha, salsa, country western, swing and club dancing. It is not necessary to have a partner to attend dance classes, says Yeremenko. “You have a teacher who works with you.” There are also private lessons, group classes and dance parties on Friday nights. Take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities and go strut your stuff.

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Acting Out Where to watch a play or get drama experience By Lyn Dobrin For decades, the Manhasset School Community Association (SCA) has been providing two professional performances a year through the Family Theater Program, and two opportunities for aspiring thespians to develop their stage presence by participating in the Saturday Series, where they can act in plays like Annie. 30

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The children had so much fun in Annie at SCA’s Saturday Series.

From my own experience as a teacher specializing in developing concise, persuasive writing skills, then as a successful advertising and P.R. writer, I created and put into action The 7 Proven Rules of “Writing Like You Love It.” The writing of so many kids, teens and twentysomethings who have embraced these 7 Proven Rules has improved dramatically within 3 to 4 months.

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1. Read an important book every 10 days. If you need more time, take it. I will supply a list of titles. 2. Write a very short (50 word) summary of your book that will make others want to read it. Do not exceed 50 words. 3. Recount in 7 words or less – a riveting visual that entered your mind today. (Do this every day and keep a diary of these visual thoughts.) 4. Every day choose a word from a book, magazine, newspaper, etc. that you don’t know the meaning of. Then, find the meaning and add it to your growing list of meanings. 5. Every day write a 7 to 10 word sentence that in your mind should make everyone laugh. Use any subject. 6. Ditto #5; but make everyone cry. 7. Every day create a visual in your mind – a powerful, captivating, never seen before visual, then create a title for your visual. Keep a complete record of your work. I will be with each child, teen or twenty-something, throughout these 7 steps. I will be your motivator, your judge and your inspiration to keep on improving. You will, indeed, Write Like You Love It.

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he Family Theater Programs— which are presented in December and February— are not fundraisers (tickets are reasonably priced), but instead are opportunities for the community to come together for a theatrical event. “It’s a very comfortable, happy tradition,” says Christine Schwartz, the chair of the Family Theater Program. “I think it goes along with Manhasset’s feeling of community.” The plays are performed on a Saturday afternoon at the Munsey Park Elementary School and members of the audience get to meet the cast afterward. “It’s very much a family affair,” says Schwartz, who adds that community residents who had brought their children are now bringing their grandchildren. The SCA provides children two wonderful opportunities each year to develop their acting abilities by offering a theater program in the spring and fall through their Saturday Series. This year’s remarkable production of Annie was only one popular place to study acting in town.

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Ten years ago, Ann Graf started The Actor’s Garage, literally, in her garage. Graf, an actress and stand-up comic who had moved to Manhasset from Manhattan, started the school to prepare young people, starting at age 4, for TV, film and commercials—training them how to act for the camera, while also providing life skills. Her star pupil has been Manhasset’s Ben Hyland, who has appeared in movies and on television. When Hyland was four, a casting agent called looking for a boy who could be the child of Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. She told them Hyland didn’t look like he could be their child, but asked them to try him out because he was “amazing.” He got the part, playing the couple’s son at age 5 in the film Marley and Me. Graf says that if people are ready to get into the business, she’s there for them. “I am a great place for kids who want to see themselves on Saturday Night Live as well, as the movies, TV and commercials.”

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Our Teen Sports Stars Where top lacrosse, baseball and crew players will attend college By Vinny Messana

Lindsay Ronbeck: Untouchable Superstar How do you stay motivated when you’re coming off the best season of your life, already committed to your dream college and still have another year left of high school? You find a weakness in your game.

utstanding girls lacrosse team member Lindsay Ronbeck is a two-time AllAmerican, just led the Indians to a New York State championship with a 19–1 season and has committed to play at the University of Florida in the fall. Still, she is looking to improve— a scary thought for opponents. “Last summer, I worked on my speed and agility,” says Ronbeck. “I also wanted to work on the strength of my shot and my techniques when getting towards the net.” Ronbeck was in the gym with the school’s trainer constantly. Their primary tool was the treadmill, where they worked on interval running— a popular training technique that shocks the body with a “0 to 100 to 0” style of running. This season, the Indians will have a target on their back as the reigning NYS champions. They lost only one game—6–5—to a team from another state that they won’t even be playing this season. Ronbeck describes the feeling of being the reigning NYS champions as “so unbelievably awesome” because she and her Head Coach, Danielle Gallagher, say it was not always apparent that the Indians were the best team in the county—let alone the state. “We had a ton of injuries last season,” says Gallagher. “It was certainly not a comfortable ride. But, it was the best team I’ve had in terms of depth.” Three players were lost to ACL injuries, including All-American Natalie Stefan. The Indians, however,

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were able to overcome those injuries, in large part due to their star power. Ronbeck, along with Julia Glynn, who’s finishing up her freshman year at Harvard, would not allow the injuries to be used as an excuse as they powered their way past Wantagh, 16–6, in the Nassau County Championship and Sayville, 16–6, in the Long Island Championship. The team will be chasing what is already theirs, and the opponents know that containing Ronbeck will be the key. And she knows that they know. “If there’s a double team, Danielle shows us ways to get out of it,” she says. Of course, that’s easier said than done, especially when teams like Wantagh and Garden City are as talented as they perennially are. After the season, Ronbeck will be headed to Gainesville to play for the University of Florida. The primary reason she chose the school was to win, of course. “It’s only their sixth year of the lacrosse program and they haven’t won a national championship,” she says. “I want to, hopefully, be a part of their first.” Ronbeck says that she loves the coaches. “They have been so awesome and nice.” It doesn’t hurt that the campus is located in a warm climate. Before heading to Gainesville, she does have some unfinished business in high school. She will be looking to defend the NYS championship and lead the Indians back to the top.

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Our Teen Sports Stars

Tyler Dunn: Ready to Lead Manhasset to the Top

exercises, such as bench press, squats and carrom an individual standpoint, it will be dio. He enjoys Crossfit because it incorporates hard for Manhasset’s star lacrosse player cardio and weight lifting, plus it’s a challenge. Tyler Dunn to top last season. He scored 22 goals, added three assists—and was named To stay in peak condition, he also runs three to All-American. His focus now will be on getting five times a week. Looking beyond senior year, Dunn says he his team at least one game further. will miss certain aspects of high school. Aside The Indians were defeated by Lynbrook in last year’s county championship with a score of from his “variety of friends,” he says “I’ll miss 8–4. Lynbrook was 18–1 during the season, but being the sole guy to look to. In college, it will take some getting used to.” Dunn isn’t intimidated by any means. Being an elite-level lacrosse player on “My goal is to make it to states this year,” Long Island often means that you can attend says the 25th-ranked lacrosse player in the whatever school you choose. In Dunn’s case, country (according to Inside Lacrosse). “We’ll he had his heart set on the be gunning for Lynbrook. They Great players cream of the crop—Michigan, were a tough team last year— they had a bunch of big, tough often challenge Princeton, Cornell and UNC, but ultimately he chose University football kind of players. They themselves to of Pennsylvania—a prestigious lost a lot of guys, but they still Ivy league school. have some key guys.” be great. “I chose UPenn because they He says that he is also focused are not only a great lacrosse program, but on a couple of other teams, such as perennial they are known for their academics—and I powerhouses Chaminade, Garden City and, last love the coaches,” he says. “I know a bunch year’s No. 1 ranked team in the country, Boy’s of people there, too,” he says, regarding Latin—which they will be taking on in Maryland. his motivation for selecting one Ivy League Dunn has some personal numbers in school over another. mind. “I would like to have as many assists In the meantime, Dunn will look to continue as goals...I would like to average 2–3 goals his dominance on the high-school level. He per game,” he says. Those are certainly lofty has already set his legacy in Manhasset’s objectives, but great players often challenge program history, but leaving with a country themselves to be great. championship would be icing on the cake— He has worked incredibly hard this offseaand justify all the hours he has invested since son to take his game to the next level. Dunn attends Crossfit three times a week to work on he began playing in first grade.

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“Come home for our Annual Lacrosse Reunion”

Twenty-Seventh Annual Golf Classic and Induction Dinner FOR THE BENEFIT OF MANHASSET LACROSSE PLANDOME COUNTRY CLUB • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015

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Arrive at the Plandome Country Club valet parking, where you’ll be directed to the registration area. Lunch will be served in the Men’s grill. The practice green will be open and available for warm ups Shotgun start to the Manhasset Lacrosse Hall of Fame Golf. Refreshments will be available on the course Cocktail Hour with open bar and hors d’oeuvres Manhasset Lacrosse Hall of Fame Dinner, the introduction of the Hall of Fame inductees, Live, Silent, and “Drop in the Box” Auctions, with many exciting prizes!

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Tim Curtis: Looking to Lead Manhasset to Strong Season Coming off a 13–9 season that culminated with a playoff loss to Floral Park, the Manhasset Indians will be leaning on senior pitcher/shortstop, Tim Curtis, to carry them to the next level.

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im Curtis, who has committed to play at the prestigious Union College next season, is focused on having a huge season. “I’ve been working on getting bigger and stronger this offseason,” says Curtis. “We’ve been in the weight room two days a week as a team, but I try to get to the gym four or five times per week.” Head Coach Brian Corbo says that the “team will be relying on him in every facet of the game.” Corbo adds that “he took over for a three-year starter and he did an exceptional job in the field and he will be a big part of the rotation— matching up against the opponents’ best.” Last season, Curtis won three games for the Indians. He was named All-League for his achievements. He played a pivotal role in the team’s seven-game winning streak from April 26 to May 7 that was enough to lead the Indians to the postseason. In fact, in the seventh and final win of that streak, he fired a gem against Roslyn. In six innings, he only allowed two hits while striking out six batters in a 9–0 victory for the Indians. “Last year, I had a good year. I was happy to bounce back,” he says. “I had a bad sophomore season.” Curtis worked on adding speed last offseason— and he was satisfied with the results, but there is certainly some work to be done if the team is to get over the hump and defeat perennial powerhouse, Division. “They’re the reigning county champs,” he says in regards to Division. “This is their second year in the conference. They kind of handed it to us last year. I pitched against them and it didn’t go so well.” The Indians were swept by Division with scores of 5–0, 7–1 and 15–3. Don’t be surprised if Curtis ends up defeating them this time around, after devoting himself to improving in the offseason. Following the 2014 season, Curtis played with the Long Island Titans—arguably the best travel program on the Island. They pride themselves on attracting the best local talent and placing their players in positions to score scholarships. “Playing with the Titans definitely helped,” says Curtis. “Their coaches made me a better player.” Curtis also worked with former Major Leaguer Allen Watson for private pitching lessons in Garden City. All the extra time and effort generally shows on the field. Curtis enthusiastically says, “I’m really looking forward to this season.”

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Our Teen Sports Stars Emma Hanley has been a fouryear member of the Manhasset rowing team. Last year, she had a tremendous season.

Emma Hanley: Chooses

ost elite athletes base their college selection solely on maximizing their exposure. It’s a very poor method and often follows with disappointing results. Fortunately, Manhasset’s star coxswain, Emma Hanley, is an exceptionally smart student athlete who made her decision while considering several factors. For this reason, she chose to attend Stanford University in the fall. “The school is dedicated to athletes and scholars,” says Hanley. “It’s a really collaborative school—they encourage their students to excel in their passion and contribute to the world in any way.” The senior, who is mature beyond her years, will be joining her sister Keagan—who is also a member of crew. “Her being there factored into my decision— I would love to be with her, but at the same time, I am an independent thinker,” she adds. The Hanley sisters will be coached by Yasmin Farooq—a member of the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame. The ninth-year head coach is a two-time Olympic coxswain. Hanley notes that she has used her as inspiration, and studied how she utilized her resources and made her coxswain calls to her team. For those unfamiliar with the sport, the coxswain is the person in charge of the boat, including navigating and steering. This position requires a leader—someone who can truly be a delegator and relay the messages of the coach to the team. Hanley says that it’s difficult to quantify the impact that the coxswain has on the boat. For this reason, it’s not easy being noticed by

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colleges on your own. Once she pinpointed Stanford as her desired university, she reached out to the head coach. “It’s the responsibility of the athlete to form a relationship with the coach and find out if you can fit in with their team,” says Hanley. With the combination of Hanley’s sister being on the team, her terrific work in the classroom and, most importantly, her ability in the boat, it was a perfect fit. Hanley has been a four-year member of the Manhasset rowing team. Last year, she had a tremendous season. She qualified for the National tournament in California. While competing in the lightweight 4 category, she finished in second place in the entire nation. “It was a fantastic experience,” she says. “It was very challenging competing against the strongest boats across the country.” Manhasset has a rich tradition with crew. They have competed in “numerous Nationals” according to Hanley. During her sister’s tenure with the team, the Indians won three state championships. It’s tough to top that level of dominance. This year, the team has been training six days a week to prepare for the spring season. They were a bit delayed starting practice in the water due to the inclement weather, but that hasn’t hindered their practice regimen. “We work on running and weight training. Crew requires a strong body—it incorporates your legs, core and arms,” she says. The team is beginning their Regattas, which will continue through June, if they qualify for Nationals again.

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ersonal shoppers highlight this season’s hottest ’70s-inspired fashions.

Ray of Sun pumps by Louis Vuitton $1,350 Head to Louis Vuitton for a killer new pair of spring shoes. These Ray of Sun pumps from the 2015 Cruise collection are a personal pick of Danielle for their satin embellishments and graphic embroideries in patent leather. This open-back pump features a four-inch, chunky heel and unique black-and-white striped outsole.

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Bastille Chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams $6,240 Look no further than Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams for unique furnishings with eye-catching appeal. Lounge in comfort and style in the Bastille Chair, a standout of the spring 2015 collection. Its swinging ’70s vibe and iconic modern sophistication will draw you into the polished steel cage, while the downy Tibetan fur cushions will keep you lazing away for hours. Gold says, “Our mod nod to that era will definitely transform a room.”

“Denim” Leather Jacket by Derek Lam 10 Crosby $995 Lucianna, a personal shopper at Americana Manhasset and enthusiastic liaison between you and your closet, says this new “denim” leather jacket by Derek Lam, found at Intermix, is a must-have for spring. Classic design details of a casual denim jacket served as inspiration for this light blue distressed leather essential wardrobe piece. Lucianna says it’s a chic updated variation on a typical denim jacket.

Enfield Mini Bag by Rag & Bone $525 “Spring is all about 1970s rocker chic,” according to Danielle. She loves this mini crossbody bag by Rag & Bone in blush for spring. The fabulous construction includes smooth leather and an adjustable matte gunmetal chain for that rocking aesthetic.

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Duxiana is the place to go for fine linens and bedding. Make a lively statement in your modern bedroom with the delightful Ressa collection by SFerra. The lovely swirling floral pattern is printed atop lush, crisp percale cotton for the utmost luxury and comfort. If your tastes skew more traditional, welcome spring into your home with the flowery and feminine Prina collection. Romantic and sophisticated, the pretty jacquard lends a soft elegance and supple opulence to your boudoir.

What are the hottest trends for spring? This spring, we just can’t seem to shake off the ’70s—from Saturday Night (disco) Fever to rocker chic. The 1970s gave people the freedom to dress however they chose and the ability to break free from a cautious, cookie-cutter society. Be prepared for suede, floral prints, fringe and flare pants. Military looks also dominated the runway this spring, featuring camouflage, desert khakis and utilitarian pockets. In keeping up with the current fashion scene, black and white continues to be everywhere. What makes this season’s take on the classic color combination interesting, though, are the various textures and patterns, especially gingham.

Where can we find a great jacket, something special and trendy? Leather, cropped and oversized jackets ruled the runway this spring. When shopping for a day jacket, I suggest the Derek Lam 10 Crosby “Denim” Leather Jacket at Intermix. It’s an updated, upscale take on your ordinary denim jacket. For a day-to-night transitional piece, look no further than Rick Owens’s Suede Cropped Biker Jacket, available at Hirshleifers. As for an oversized piece, Burberry comes to mind with its beautiful Pearl Grey Oversized Cashmere Coat. —Lucianna Giambrone

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Miracle Mile’s Transfo r By Eleanor M. Imperato

A simple trail, where Matinecock and Manhasset Indians hunted and traded, has become a shopping destination

he history of the Miracle Mile as a shopping destination is multilayered. Its location on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset began as a simple trail, where Matinecock and Manhasset Indians hunted and traded. Early settlers with large holdings and farmlands in the 17th and 18th centuries, along with tradesmen and merchants in the 19th century, paved the way for the explosive growth in the 20th century of the prosperous Manhasset that we know today. It’s not too far-fetched to claim that this area has always attracted the privileged—whether they were significant landowners or entrepreneurs. The hard work and vision needed to succeed in a competitive environment has been evident throughout Manhasset’s history.

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In 1801, Northern Boulevard, then called North Hempstead Turnpike, was a toll road and the main artery connecting all the farmlands and holdings of a succession of Dutch and English settlers. This turnpike cut through an area called the Valley, just at the head of Manhasset Bay and Mitchell’s (Whitney’s) Pond. There were butchers, innkeepers, barbers, doctors and blacksmiths, as well as hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and saloons. Throughout the 19th century, the area thrived with the bustle of commerce and trade serving the needs of the local community as well as those of travelers passing through. With the opening of Jaffe’s department store in the Valley in 1903, a tradition of catering to well-heeled and famous people began. It is said

o rmation to Splendor that actors Fred Astaire and Leslie Howard, residents of the area at the time, patronized the store. Sightings of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons shopping were not uncommon. Jaffe’s department store was the precursor of the latest inhabitant of the area, Macy’s, which may very well anchor the westernmost corner of Manhasset’s renowned Miracle Mile. Meanwhile, farther east, a tranquil village founded in 1680 and referred to as the Hill, slowly began to grow. With the arrival of the railroad in the latter part of the 1880s, the influx of tradesmen from the Valley and a building boom around the churches, Town Hall and the school, Manhasset laid the

groundwork for the thriving town it became. Eventually, by the first decades of the 20th century, business had definitely shifted from the Valley to the Hill, and Manhasset became a commuter town. After weathering the Depression and World War II, a more mobile population and increased vehicular congestion both in urban spaces and suburban main streets, gave the impetus for the rapid development of stores and shopping centers in areas adjacent to towns. In his book, Main Street to Miracle Mile, American Roadside Architecture, Chester Liebs clearly articulates the proliferation of these shopping areas, as well as the origin of the term “Miracle Mile.”

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eing a Manhasset resident for at least 50 years, my

friends and I used to play war games and other games on the current property of Miracle Mile. Around the late ’40s to early ’50s, that was our big playground until they started digging up the area. We also used our sling shots there, and rode our bikes all over. We had a great time! We all grew up in Munsey Park and we all went to Manhasset schools. Charles B. de Leon, Jr.

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remember going to the Brooklyn Savings Bank with my dad to open bank accounts when they used to give varying levels of gifts for opening deposits. My mom used to take me to Newberry’s for candy and assorted items from a traditional five and dime. Years later, Swenson’s opened and introduced our family to chocolate chocolate chip ice cream. What great memories! Glenn Ettlinger

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“In many cities, this almost instantaneous transformation of some stretch of highway at the edge of town into a bustling shopping corridor was viewed by a society long conditioned by depression and war as an economic event of miraculous proportions. Taking their cue from the now famous stretch of Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles called the Miracle Mile because of the way it boomed with interwar commercial development, speculators and town fathers across the country were often quick to celebrate their own example of commercial magic. Soon, the term ‘Miracle Mile’ became the local synonym for busy roadside trading places from Manhasset, Long Island, and Pittsfield, MA, all the way to Phoenix, AZ.” The New York Times, in a May 13, 1951, article stated that the Manhasset Miracle Mile, “…is so named because in the last three years branches of most large New York department stores, jewelers, florists, specialty shops have been established there to give it a touch of Fifth Avenue.” While it is true that a whiff of Fifth Avenue blew into the Manhasset community, the first branch store of the oldest upscale specialty-retail department store chain in the United States, Lord and Taylor, opened much earlier, in 1941, on the corner of Shelter Rock Road and Northern Boulevard. The store is still there today on land that was originally owned by the Schenck family, early settlers of Manhasset. As stated in The New York Times obituary on July 31, 1973, Sol G. Atlas, a noted

real estate developer and builder, was credited with constructing the Miracle Mile in Manhasset. In this space, he not only erected a hospital complex, but also several additional buildings meant for occupancy by branches of renowned New York retail stores. Plans began in 1947, and on Aug. 6, 1950, The New York Times reported that, “His latest business development, now in its final closing stages, is the Miracle Mile in Manhasset, Long Island, where he has constructed suburban branch stores for a number of Fifth Avenue shops.” About a month later, in article dated Sept. 3, 1950, The New York Times reported that, “Miracle Mile extends along Northern Boulevard from Shelter Rock Road to Port Washington Boulevard. Among the well-known stores having branches there are Lord and Taylor, B. Altman’s, Best and Co., W. & J. Sloane, Mary Lewis, Black, Starr & Gorham, Rose Marie de Paris, David’s of Fifth Avenue, Caro’s Restaurant, Guy and Guy, Leong’s Restaurant, the Yardstick and Fred Astaire Dance Studios. With the exception of the Lord and Taylor branch, all the stores were built by Mr. Atlas.” The Miracle Mile, east of Shelter Rock Road, is interrupted midway by some residential properties that make up part of the Villages of Strathmore Vanderbilt, South Strathmore and Strathmore Village, which are mostly located behind the stores and parking lots. All these Strathmore villages, including North Strathmore on the northern side of Northern Boulevard, were developed by Levitt and Sons during the 1930s and ’40s. In 1956, Frank Castagna, bought the site

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of the future Americana Manhasset from William Levitt. In the beginning, the area had a mixture of stores like The Magic Pan, J J. Newberry, a movie theater, as well as Hirshleifer’s department store, opened in 1960, which was the precursor of the upscale revitalization that was to follow. It was Castagna’s vision, however, to enhance the area into the “premier shopping destination on Long Island” and focus on attracting top-tier retail tenants. Today, an array of luxury retailers, including Prada, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, Chanel and Cartier call the Americana Manhasset home. In a May 21-27, 2010, Long Island Business News interview, Castagna spoke of the changing retail real estate industry. In the post-war years, people shopped for basics. As baby boomers came of age, they were better educated and equipped with more disposable income, so they were able to spend more easily. In later years, a different attitude toward shopping, fueled by the information age, which made shoppers more savvy about fashion and trends, changed the character of the shopping experience. Castagna’s own deep understanding of customers, as well as changing economic times—and his quiet determination—has developed the Americana Manhasset into a complete shopping destination. Famous though it may be for catering to the privileged classes with upscale shops, a high level of service and restaurants, such as Cipollini and Toku, the American Manhasset has become a towering philanthropic presence focused on local causes, as well as larger scale charitable organizations.

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Whether he’s hosting fundraising events, art exhibits or enriching the eye with lush landscaping and outdoor sculptures, Castagna has given new meaning to shopping. His vision and philanthropy have made the Americana the jewel in the crown of Manhasset’s Miracle Mile. The original boundaries of the Miracle Mile on Northern Boulevard placed the Searingtown Road corner as its eastern outpost and the Shelter Rock Road corner as its western one. However, the incursion of stores farther west proceeded apace with a branch of Arnold Constable Department store, a Food Fair supermarket and several other shops. Eventually, in 1965, a branch of Abraham and Straus lengthened the Miracle Mile to Community Drive, bringing it back to the Valley, where the first commercial hub of Manhasset truly began. In a New York Times article dated May 7, 1965, Gilbert Courtney, manager of Lord & Taylor, reportedly said, “the Miracle Mile, which got started when his store opened there 24 years ago, was really an undefinable thing.” Eleanor M. Imperato is a freelance writer who is currently at work on Doors of Memory, a prose/ poetry and photography memoir of her early years in Italy to be published in conjunction with an exhibit of her photographs at the QCC Gallery at Queensborough Community College in the fall. Imperato updated A History of the Incorporated Village of Plandome Heights, and has written for the Manhasset Press and other publications. She also coauthored with her husband, Pascal James Imperato, a biography of Martin and Osa Johnson, wildlife photographers in the 1920s and 1930s entitled They Married Adventure: The Wandering Lives of Martin and Osa Johnson.

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My sister Julie Pennisi Kavoussi, whose story about the baby alligator she purchased at J.J. Newberry back in 1969 appeared in your recent issue of Gold Coast Magazine (to read the full story, go to www.longislandweekly.com), urged me to contribute a memory of the Miracle Mile and Americana Shopping Center. My sisters, and all the kids who lived in Strathmore Village, were probably the original mall rats. We would often go up to the stores to while away an afternoon, especially as we entered our teen years, when the babysitting money we’d earned (at a rate of $1 an hour) burned holes in our pockets—and when single records (45s) were 69 cents a pop. I was 12 or 13 in 1967 or ’68, and not yet allowed to wear makeup. So a favorite thing to do with my best friend, Patricia, was to start out in B. Altman and Company, where we’d stop by the makeup counter and help ourselves to the free samples. Blue eye shadow, peach blush and frosted pink lipstick were de rigueur in those days, and we were in full compliance. Once we had our makeup on, we continued to prowl the stores, trying on the costume jewelry in Franklin Simon, looking at the cool stuff in Brentano’s and ending up at Newberry’s, which had an escalator to the lower level—where you could buy anything in the world (including alligators). When it was time to go home, we’d work our way back to B. Altman and, then, in the ladies’ lounge, wash off the forbidden makeup and head home with scrubbed and innocent faces. Toni Pennisi Wurth

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Long-stemmed roses, Asiatic lilies, bells of Ireland, potted orchids and birds of paradise are only some of the bountiful supply of flowers that Town & Country Flowers has to offer. Owned by husband and wife Robert and Karin Stainkamp for more than 35 years, the familiar family-owned business on Manhasset Avenue has flowers peeking out its windows and Robert is proud to have a large, healthy selection for his customers. “I choose the flowers myself and I make sure we have many choices,” he says. “I like to bring flowers that are fresh in the market into the store.” Robert received his horticultural degree at Farmingdale State College and began his horticultural adventure as a driver who delivered flowers in Valley Stream. “I took on this job after college, and I stayed with it—I’ve loved it ever since,” he says with a smile. Robert prides himself on the quality of his flowers. “Flowers come in different qualities,” he says. “The flowers that you get at the gas station are not as healthy and long-lasting as the ones at the florist. We like to get the flowers in the store when they are fresh and still

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If the store doesn’t have a particular flower that a customer wants, the flower can be specially ordered. “If a customer wants pink roses, we will order them. We try our hardest to make our customers happy,” explains Robert. “We have a customer who loves birds of paradise and we try to have them in stock.” Potted plants, such as spathiphyllum, also known as the peace lily, and orchids are also available for purchase. Robert explains, “We sell hardy plants that last a while. It’s nice to have a plant to enjoy in the home.” Being surrounded by flowers for so long, Robert has never had a favorite. “I love them all. During different seasons, I like different flowers. In the spring, I like tulips and daffodils, and in the winter, I like white flowers,” he says. “Each flower is unique.” Town & Country Flowers creates arrangements for all occasions. For details, visit the website, or call the store at 516-627-0026.

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It is no easy feat to collaborate and organize the efforts of 11 different civic associations, six village liaisons and three organizational liaisons—but it’s a task that the Greater Council of Manhasset Civic Associations undertakes with every meeting. “The disputes between the different sections of Manhasset often occur at the expense of our resident taxpayers,” says Greater Council President Richard Bentley. The Greater Council was created to resolve some of these problems and coordinate on the issues that affect multiple villages within the town. The Greater Council consists of representatives from the civic associations of Bayview, Manhasset Park, Norgate, North Strathmore, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Shorehaven, South Strathmore, Strathmore Vanderbilt, Strathmore Village and Terrace Manor. Liaisons from the villages of Munsey Park, Flower Hill and Plandome Manor, and from The Coalition for a Safer Manhasset, The Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and the Manhasset Preservation Society are also represented in the council. Together, the associations advocate their causes to different levels of government officials to see them resolved. One of the biggest undertakings that the civic associations perform each year is the Spring Earth Day Cleanup on several main

streets and parks in town. Local shop owners, Boy Scout troops and diligent residents come out to sweep the streets and create a more picturesque backdrop on some of the busiest streets. This year’s cleanup included the road cleaning and the installation of planters. Upcoming beautification projects include the replacement of defunct bathrooms in Valley Park, new shutters for Town Hall and the station house at the LIRR, and an ongoing campaign in conjunction with the American Legion to place larger flags along Plandome Road. Another important issue at the attention of the Greater Council is the removal of the chemically treated electrical poles in town. These new poles are treated with pentachlorophenol, an agent that effectively repels termites and other wood-damaging insects. However, the chemical is a known carcinogen, and prolonged exposure to it may pose a serious health hazard. The poles were erected without the original poles’ removal, creating a “double pole” eyesore for the town. At the forefront of the war on the poles is project manager Chuck Idol, who has made great progress with these “penta poles” by gaining the approval of New York Senator Charles Schumer. With the go ahead from the state, the removal of the poles should move along swiftly. The civic associations of Manhasset are an integral part of effecting change in town. They hear the concerns of the individual villages they represent and advocate those concerns to government officials, who can then pass the legislation to make Manhasset the type of town its residents envision. This multilayered communication system that operates from small neighborhood councils to the Greater Council is the difference that sets Manhasset apart from other towns in the county. It’s a community that truly seeks to embody the ideals of its residents and the mission of all the Nassau County civic associations—to disseminate information to the public in order to create a populace of conscious citizens.

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Church of Our Saviour Lutheran celebrates 75 years By the Church of Our Saviour Family

rom humble beginnings in 1937 when 31 adults met on the second floor of the Munsey Park Center for their first service, Church of Our Saviour has grown in faith, in strength and in numbers. While the majority of members currently reside in Manhasset, congregants come from 37 different zip codes for spiritual respite and warmth. For all, Church of Our Saviour has become their home away from home. MANHASSET MAGAZINE

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With the leadership of their first pastor, the Reverend William R. Weber, the congregation purchased land at the corner of Northern Boulevard and Copley Road, one of the highest points in Manhasset. It was with daring resolve and a positive spirit that the congregation built their church, added an education wing and established a nursery school. Under the continued guidance of Pastor Weber’s successor, the Rev. Dr. C. Thomas Spitz, they eventually erected a parsonage that was designed and constructed by church members, Dennis Kuhn, a prominent architect, and Heinz Pape, who has a construction business in Glenwood Landing. The congregation feels blessed with the spiritual leaders who followed—Rev. Thomas Hammond, Rev. Raymond Ormand and Interim Pastor John Jurik. Throughout the years, the congregation has maintained many varied and vigorous activities and groups, with a commitment to both their members and the community. Members are active participants in groups, such as Adult Choir, Ruth Circle (women’s service activities), Altar Guild, Knit-Wits (knitting and crochet for service and the needy), Bible Study, summer Vacation Bible School and the fundraising committee. These activities define congregants’ lives within the church community and their commitment to concerns within the local and greater communities, as well as to broader global mission efforts. Currently, they support the New Life Center in Uniondale, The INN in Hempstead and as a result of their Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, delivered more than 5,000 pounds of turkey and trimmings. This year for Operation Christmas Child, their youth prepared 95 gift shoe boxes for children in distressed countries around the world. As part of their 75th Anniversary celebration, they are collecting at least 75 of a theme item Interim Pastor John Jurik with the Bishop

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each month. They exceeded their goal of hats, scarves and gloves for January and cans of soup for February—and welcome community contributions throughout the year. Their official 75th Anniversary service was conducted by Bishop Robert Rimbo on April 19, and the celebration luncheon will be held after worship on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Port Washington Yacht Club. Members and friends at Church of Our Saviour (www.manhasset lutheran.org) cherish and value their time together during Sunday services, youth and intergenerational activities, and opportunities to provide service to those in need. “We believe in our strength as an institution, that together we can be an instrument of change in today’s troubled world—and enthusiastically welcome all to join us.”

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Leondis says. “It always sounded kind of crazy.” When family, friends or teachers asked her what she wanted to do when she grew up, that’s what she told tell them. “It was always inside of my heart.” When she asked for donations in lieu of birthday presents, Devon hoped to raise enough money to drill one well. She was amazed to have received $7,000, enough to fund three wells. She reached out to the Christian Broadcasting Network’s Operation Blessing, which digs wells in the most remote places in Africa, as well as provides shelter, food, medical assistance and spiritual hope to those in need around the world. In 2010, Operation Blessing arranged a trip for Leondis and her father, Steven, to visit the location of the wells. “My eyes were opened to a whole world outside of Manhasset. There was so much need,” Leondis says. She recalls riding in a taxi and seeing small children picking up trash by the side of the road. The driver explained they were looking for something to eat or sell. “To see with my eyes firsthand what was going on…, it was really amazing to see that. And it humbled me.” The visit reinforced Leondis’s dream of building an orphanage. Upon her return, she and her father created the nonprofit organization Project Nyame Nsa, which in the local Ghanian dialect, Twi, means “God’s helping hand.” Leondis discussed with her friends at Operation Blessing how to turn her vision into a reality.

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They helped her determine what the people needed there and how to give them something stable, functioning and long-lasting. “The vision exploded into something much bigger,” she explains. Instead of building a traditional dormitory-like orphanage, Leondis is building the Village of Hope, where children will be raised and cared for in a family setting. “The orphaned children will be in an apartment with foster parents and other siblings, so they are really getting that holistic family environment that every child needs to grow,” Leondis says. The goal is to dignify orphan care. An anonymous donor provided funding for the five-acre plot of land 45-minutes outside the capital city, Accra, in 2013. It took about a year to clear the land, run power lines and put up walls to provide security and peace of mind for the children. During the past year and a half, Project Nyame Nsa has raised more than $1 million. With that money, Leondis and her team are building a chapel, a guest

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“It was really important for us to help the local community and help their families,” says Leondis. She has visited the site twice since construction began. “Just seeing these men working so hard, it’s really inspiring.” While Leondis attends college full time at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, focusing on communications and African studies, her business manager and business development officer of Project Nyame Nsa, Nydia DiCarali, handles the day-to-day functions

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Three-generation Firefighter Families Rescue Plandome By Vinny Messana

hen the fire alarm sounds at the Plandome Fire Department, responding is literally a family affair. That’s because the firefighters are likely to be a father-daughter pair or grandfathergrandson in a department that has three families each represented by three generations: Temares, Wilson and Becker. It should be noted that their fire department is not the only one on the Island that has a high percentage of multigenerational families. But in Plandome, where 26 percent of the department’s firefighters have their child or parent in the unit, the family aspect of volunteering is certainly a point of pride for members of the community. “Our members understand the value the fire department supplies for the community,” says Chief Peter Burger. “We all want to give back. It’s not just about collecting a paycheck. Community service is very important. It’s more than just putting the time in. So few other people do.” Burger notes that the department is “very atypical” in the regard that most members are bankers, lawyers, doctors or small business owners. In his opinion, that is the root of their collective values. In the case of the three-generation families, he says, that is a

true testament to their work ethic and commitment. “The Plandome Fire Department is very unique,” says Matthew Temares, a 25-year member who is the motor pump operator. His father, daughter and son are also in the unit. “We are very involved in every aspect of the village. They didn’t have to recruit. You turned 17 and you just joined.” Matthew’s father, Mike, has been a member for more than 40 years and is currently an active fire policeman. His daughter, Amanda, 18, a college freshman, is the first female president of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association. Son Jake, 15, joined the junior firefighters in 2014. The Wilson family is represented by Scott, who joined in 1969 and was department chief from 1989 to 1991. At 73, he’s still active. His son-in-law, Scott Katzmann, 59, joined in 1996, and all three of his sons are active members. There’s Christopher, 23, who joined in 2008; Kevin, 21, who joined in 2011; and Scotty, 18, who joined in 2013. Gary Becker is an active firefighter at age 70. He joined the department in 1985 and served as chief from 2001 to 2003. His son Paul, 44, who

is currently second deputy chief, joined in 1988. Jack, 16, has been a junior firefighter since 2013. Temares notes that all this camaraderie is because the firefighters are very community oriented. John Runge, the administration officer who has been with the department for 38 years, concurred. “Because it’s a relatively small community—only 475 homes—with many multigenerational families, there’s an expectation that sons and daughters who are still living in Plandome will join the department,” he says. “There are many beneficial aspects to it, like school credit, an opportunity to embellish their résumé and the camaraderie. But there’s also their dedication to the community.” Both Temares and Runge say that there are other services they provide to the community, such as their annual Memorial Day Parade and get-togethers for Fourth of July and a clam bake. Says Runge, “If you move into a community like Plandome, what should come across is that the Fire Department is an integral part of the community.” Fortunately, the village does not receive too many calls, either, according to Temares. “People have become more aware and household appliances have gotten better, so there are fewer fires,” he says. When the bell does ring, however, many in the community know that they have a family member who will be helping to put out the fire and ensure safety for all involved.

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Spring Concert Saturday, May 9 2 p.m. This year’s spring concert will feature the talented students of Bach to Rock, a Port Washington music school. Stop by to enjoy their amazing musical skills. Hosted by Bach to Rock. Shavuot Storytime Tuesday, May 19 10:30 a.m. Children are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts to celebrate Shavuot. Hosted by the Sid Jacobson JCC.

Mother’s Day Table Craft Saturday, May 9 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children ages 3 and older, accompanied by a caregiver, are invited to drop in to make a simple, self-guided craft to give to Mom.

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What Is Shelter Rock By Rachel Hirschheimer

World War I, Shelter Rock was the Have you ever thought about the significance of Shelter most photographed rock in the entire Rock Road’s name? The street is familiar to many Long United States. It was so well-known that there Islanders, but the reason for its title is unknown to many. were stories told to children about the rock. The words Shelter Rock can be seen throughout the One of the tales hinted that Billy the Kid’s treasures Manhasset area on buildings, including at least one school, were hidden in Shelter Rock. library, church and temple. But, what’s so special about In 1946, Carlyle S. Smith and Ralph Solecki investigated Shelter Rock anyway? Here’s a hint: It’s Long Island’s bigthe ground around Shelter Rock and discovered numerous gest boulder, weighing an estimated five-million pounds. pottery fragments from the period 1000 to 1100 AD. Smith During the Ice Age, Shelter Rock, along with other and Solecki speculated that since there was a large overglacial erratics, was transported from the Bronx and hang on the rock itself, Native American settlers most likely Westchester area, dragging along the Long Island used it as a rock shelter. They also concluded that the Sound and landing on the property of the Whitney Matinecock Indians, the first settlers on Long Island, family estate in Manhasset. Long Island’s largest lived underneath the rock; the burnt-out woods rock currently sits on the west side of Shelter surrounding it provided supporting evidence. Rock Road between Northern Boulevard and Shelter Rock is located just two-tenths of a mile the Long Island Expressway, just 10 feet from the south of Lord and Taylor, off Northern Boulevard. street in a privately enclosed area in the possesThe next time you’re in the area, pull over to see sion of the Whitney family. And the 20,000-year-old Long Island’s greatest boulder. Who knows, maybe you’ll rock has quite a past. spot Billy the Kid’s treasure. Because of its enormity, shortly after 1918, the end of

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