On The Bay: February 22, 2013
Written by Andrea Watson Friday, 22 February 2013 00:00
Back in 1938, a Mr. Otway Hebron Chalkley was on the cover of Time for its `July 4 edition (price: 15 cents). For many readers, that name has no meaning, but for skippers of the Manhasset Bay One Designs (MBOD), he is known as “Father of the Class.” He changed the name of this one design class from the Junior One Design to its present name and formed the MBO class at Manhasset Bay YC. Ever since then, the MBODs have been a vibrant and social fleet. Considering that these boats are wooden and take tons of upkeep, their long history is quite remarkable.
This past month, the group gathered at the home of Nancy and Lew Lane to celebrate the fun times and award annual trophies. But this being the MBODs, the best part of the evening, besides the tremendous food and libation, were the “ha ha” awarded at the end of the meeting.
To set the tone for the evening, Dick Moore led the group in the MBO National Anthem (to the tune of “Baby Face.”) Take for instance the opening stanza (remember these boats are wooden): “MBOs. We’ve got the greatest fleet of MBOs. ‘Cause it’s the only fleet of MBOs. Here we go! We’re ready for some boatin’, if we can keep ‘em floatin’ Racing time, that’s when we man the boats and sail hard down the bay. Oh, we all fight for first and then we quench our thirst, in our super MBOs. “ It continues, but you get the picture.
The serious awards, for skill on the racecourse, the following teams were awarded trophies: The YRA (Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound) Series and the Saturday Series: 1. #9, Miss B Haven, Peter Bergen, Ralph Heinzerling and Claus Larsson, 2. #14, Dogged, John Silbersack, and 3. #11, Silver Foxes, Curt Champlin and Junius C. Davenport. Winners of the Sunday Series: 1. Miss B Haven, 2. Dogged, and 3. #5, Escapade, Ned Baker, Dick Moore, and Jeff Rowland. Top boats in the Handicap Series: 1. Dogged, 2. Silver Foxes, and 3. #25, Blackjack, Adrian Alley and George Graf.
There was one especially poignant part of the evening. Jeff Rowland, MBOD fleet captain, presented a Manhasset Bay One-Design Fleet Official Resolution to George N. Graf, Jr., which states in part: for outstanding leadership and participation in our activities over this 50 years as a fleet member; for consistently displaying the highest standards of good sportsmanship, competition, perseverance and personal conduct in fleet racing; for his leadership in expanding the fleet; for his unbeatable record as the longest full-time MBOD member, including his continuing commitment to the Fleet after moving away from the Manhasset Bay area; and for his solid, steady demeanor and great good nature. Resolved and approved, this 26th day of January 2013. George and his wife Phyllis have moved to Essex, CT and are members of the Essex Yacht Club but come back to MBYC almost weekly in the summer to race on their beloved MBOD, Blackjack.
News
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
Submitted by Manhasset Post 304 American Legion
Matthew Falcone, commander of the Manhasset Post 304 American Legion, and James Brooks, parade chairman, have announced the parade order and schedule for the 2013 Manhasset Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Services. All Manhasset residents, their families and friends are invited to join the Legion in this remembrance of the great sacrifices of our American heroes. The theme of the parade this year, “Honoring Those Who Serve in Special Operations,” is a reminder that, while Memorial Day honors all deceased veterans, the intention is to remember service personnel engaged around the world in an effort to preserve American freedom and way of life from global terrorism.
Memorial Services
A memorial service in honor of Manhasset’s war dead will be held at the Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., on Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m. Pastor Steven D. Pierce will officiate. All are urged to attend and to join with the Legion in the remembrance of the great sacrifice of our military.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
That first meeting, culminating in the May 2 ribbon-cutting for organic vegetable and herb gardens at all three Manhasset school campuses, was in September 2012.
Two organizations, both formed under the auspices of the SCA, were involved: Planet Manhasset, which under president Angela Classi and officers Merilyn Donnelly, Zari Ginsburg and Connie Parsons, spearheaded the construction of each site and Project Share, the which will distribute the produce raised to families in need. Classi, during the ribbon-cutting, told the students they were limited only by their imagination, and encouraged each one to embrace the secondary school garden as their own.
Sports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Gymnast Alexis Stern, an eighth-grader at Manhasset Middle School, represented New York State in the Junior Olympic National Championships held in the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI the weekend of May 3. Competing against the top Level 9 gymnasts in the country, Alexis took home a bronze medal on the balance beam with a 9.45 and finished 12th in the country with an impressive 36.80 all around score (bars, beam, floor, and vault). Alexis earned her spot on the Junior Olympic team with a third place finish at the Level 9 North East USAG Regional Championship held in Springfield, MASS and was also recognized as one of New York’s top Level 9 gymnasts. Alexis trains five days a week at Gold Medal Gymnastics Center in Greenlawn under the tutelage of Hall of Fame Coach Tammy Marshall.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
On April 7, the Manhasset High School Crew Team held its first 5K Walk/Run fundraiser, which started and ended in the Flower Hill Village Park. More than 300 participants came out to race or stroll through Flower Hill, while raising funds for two great causes.
Proceeds from the event will fund additional equipment for the growing MHS crew team, with 10 percent of monies raised contributed to the Manhasset UFSD Fields Initiative, a fund created to re-turf the MHS Stadium Field and create a new field at Shelter Rock Elementary School. Barbara Thermos, who organized and coordinated the 5K event, noted, ”It was a great way for the community to come together for these causes, connecting with neighbors and friends while getting some exercise on a gorgeous, crisp sunny morning. Both causes support healthy athletic opportunities for Manhasset’s youth.”
Calendar
Ceremony And Fireworks
Saturday, May 25
MPWC Kids Fun Run
Saturday, June 8
Sunday Afternoon At The Opera
Sunday, June 9
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