"He poured a barrel of gasoline on an already raging fire," said one Manorhaven resident, describing the effect on the village that a move by its Mayor Jim Tomlinson will have on the already extremely tense situation in Manorhaven these days. The mayor's action, appointing his highly controversial political ally Nick Capozzi---who was just voted out of a trustee position in the village's June election--- to fill the unexpired term of trustee Dr. Leon Serchuk who resigned in July, drew heavy fire from residents at the village's July meeting. FULL STORY

From 1922 to 1964, Frank E. Sherman lived, worked, and raised his family in Port Washington. A not unusual life history, perhaps, but what is remarkable is that before moving to Port, he had already fought in World World I, having enlisted at age 14. Discharged twice from the Canadian army for being underage, Sherman enlisted yet again. At age 17, he led a team of mules hauling three wagons of ammunition through France, across German lines. Under heavy fire, the troop sustained tremendous casualties. For his service, the French Government has bestowed its most distinguished award, the National Order of the Legion of Honor, on former Port resident Frank Edward Sherman, now 98 years of age and living in Florida. FULL STORY

Having thoroughly enjoyed Manhasset Bay Estates Association events on June 4 and July 18, your reporter's thoughts have been dwelling on the Southern end of the bay. The kayaking activities of George and Marianne Vescey came to mind. FULL STORY

For half of the years of this 20th century the Manhasset Bay Sportsmen's Club has been sponsoring Town Dock fishing derbies for boys and girls under 16. The 50th Snapper Derby is set for Saturday, Aug. 21. The club has also conducted 36 spring flounder contests for bay area kids, or a total of 86, in which more than 13,000 young anglers have tried their luck and skills. About an equal number of parents and grandparents have turned out to share in the sport, and these derbies have become a club/family/community tradition for all who use the Town of North Hempstead Dock. FULL STORY