POSTCARDS SAILING! - the Groton Long Point Yacht Club!
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Coming up!Saturday, August 17 Menʼs Doubles 8 amSaturday, August 17 La Bash! 7 pmMonday, August 19 Hat Dance 7 pmTuesday, August 20 Womenʼs Singles 8 amGROTON LONG POINTNEWSFriday, August 23 Last Day of Classes andAwards Night 7 pm<strong>POSTCARDS</strong>Volume 70 August 16, 2013 Issue # 8<strong>SAILING</strong>!Lucky us! The GLP NEWS got to go out to view <strong>the</strong> Wednesdaynight sailors. Small classes and large! Bo McBee ferriedus around <strong>the</strong> course. We loved when <strong>the</strong> spinnakers flew!Wednesday night <strong>the</strong> starting guns begin at 6 pmand youʼll get quite a show from Main Beach!
“Angie Nonna” Maher celebratedher 102nd birthday withmany relatives, among <strong>the</strong>mher daughters, Nina Hunter,YoYo Carroll and Lisa Grady!The <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Newssends her <strong>the</strong> very best on thisauspicious occasion!Breakfast by Melissa! Wewere just minding our own businesswatching some tennis afew weeks ago when we werepresented with a big plate ofblueberry pancakes courtesy ofMelissa Kane. Delicious! Thena couple of weeks later we sawher coming to <strong>the</strong> tennis courtsagain bringing a big plate ofchocolate chip pancakes to herson, Mikey. We must havelooked a little needy because<strong>the</strong> next we knew <strong>the</strong>re was abig plate of <strong>the</strong> same on ourlap. So, keep <strong>the</strong>m coming,Melissa... From Jak Cru<strong>the</strong>rs,as you pack up to head home,or if GLP is your year roundhome, please remember <strong>the</strong>needy in our community. Pleasedonate any unopened, non-perishablefood items and place<strong>the</strong>m in <strong>the</strong> bin outside ClarkHall. We will get <strong>the</strong>m to <strong>the</strong>food bank. Also, if you haveany fresh vegetables from yourgarden you'd like to donate,HEAR N THEREyou can drop <strong>the</strong>m off while<strong>the</strong>y're fresh to The <strong>Groton</strong>Food Bank at 2 Fort Hill Rd.,<strong>Groton</strong>. If you are driving to <strong>the</strong><strong>Groton</strong> Big Y, it's <strong>the</strong> buildingon <strong>the</strong> left before <strong>the</strong> powerplant. It's open M-F..... The<strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> News isdelighted to hear that CaptainJack Crawford, USN, Retired, aspecial friend of this newspaper,is back in town for a fewweeks. Jack, whose ship, TheMidway went down duringWorld War II with Jack on it,has incredible stories of life in<strong>the</strong> Navy during that war. After<strong>the</strong> war, he spent <strong>the</strong> betterpart of his career working withAdmiral Rickover on <strong>the</strong> developmentof <strong>the</strong> nuclear submarines.Heʼs got a few storiesabout that, too. So does hiswife, Betty. She was <strong>the</strong> onlyone I know who wasnʼt a bit inawe of <strong>the</strong> Admiral and at timesinsisted that Jack needed hissleep when <strong>the</strong> Admiral wouldcall in <strong>the</strong> middle of <strong>the</strong> night....New Police Chief Jeff Nixonreunites with Peggy Hill. TheChief was a Dare Officer inPeggyʼs classroom manymoons ago!Luise Be<strong>the</strong>ncourt - EditorRedluisey@gmail.comcell 914 409-6869SERVING GLP FOROVER 40 YEARSB & H BUGBEEPLUMBING & HEATINGCall 572-0274KEITH BRIDGHAMJOHN HOLGREMTuesday morningtennisladies decided<strong>the</strong>y needed a“Spa Treatment”so <strong>the</strong>ywent for it atour “Spa.”Dream on,ladies!OUT AND ABOUT!GLP NEWS Page 2Gay Tyler Gallagher Real Estate CompanyOffice located at <strong>the</strong> “Farmhouse”Stop by for a visit24 East Shore Ave.<strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong>, CT 06340-8205Morning yogamakes <strong>the</strong>m socalm, <strong>the</strong>y allfell asleep!The Coldwells and <strong>the</strong> Seconiʼs celebrated Dave Seconi ʻs 60th birthday celebrationat Abbott's a few weeks ago.Real Estate Sales and RentalsProperty ManagementMonthly & Yearly RentalsGay Tyler GallagherBroker860 572-4828Fax: 860 572-4812email:gaygallagherglp@sbcglobal.netwww.sectproperties.com-Pet Sitting-Dog Walking-Boarding-Pet Taxi Services-Pet CPR & First Aid Class-Airport Service860-464-PETS (7387)Pamela C. MaherCertified Professional Pet SitterCertified Pet CPR& Pet First Aidwww.smooch<strong>the</strong>poochpetsitting.comknp@smooch<strong>the</strong>poochpetsitting.com
Katys KitchenTomatoes ,Tomatos, what can Ido with all <strong>the</strong>se tomatoes?As your garden or localfarmerʼs market has an abundanceof tomatoes, enjoy <strong>the</strong>m at<strong>the</strong>ir peak. Eat <strong>the</strong>m freshlypicked or follow <strong>the</strong>se 2 simpleroasted tomato recipes to havesummer tastes all year long.These recipes can easily beincreased. The important thing isto use a baking dish or pan bigenough so that <strong>the</strong>y tomatoes arenot too crowded. You want roombetween <strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong> moisture toescape, which concentrates <strong>the</strong>tomato flavor. If you use a metalpan, make sure itʼs not aluminumor made of ano<strong>the</strong>r material thatmight react with <strong>the</strong> acidic fruits.Cut out <strong>the</strong> stems before roastingor not. The herbs can vary aswell; basil, oregano, or marjoramall pair nicely with tomatoes. Add<strong>the</strong>se to salads, serve as anappetizer with mozzarella (bufalais a favorite) and sliced baguetteof bread, top a grilled steak orchicken breast…<strong>the</strong> possibilitiesare endless. Keep it fresh, keep itlocal and enjoy.Roasted Plum TomatoesIngredients12 plum tomatoes, halvedlengthwise, cores and seedsremoved4 tablespoons good olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons balsamicvinegar2 large garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly groundwith Katy Reedblack pepperDirectionsPreheat <strong>the</strong> oven to 450 degreesArrange <strong>the</strong> tomatoes on a sheetpan, cut sides up, in a singlelayer. Drizzle with olive oil andbalsamic vinegar. Sprinkle <strong>the</strong>garlic, sugar, salt, and pepperover <strong>the</strong> tomatoes. Roast for 25to 30 minutes, until <strong>the</strong> tomatoesare concentrated and beginningto caramelize. Serve warm or atroom temperatureOven-Roasted TomatoesIngredients1 pound tomatoes, (8 small or4 medium-sized)2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, peeled and thinlysliced8-10 branches of fresh thymea few spring of fresh rosemarysalt and freshly cracked pepper1. Preheat <strong>the</strong> oven to 325ºF2. Pour <strong>the</strong> olive oil into a shallowbaking dish or pan and add <strong>the</strong>garlic, thyme, rosemary, and saltand pepper.3. Cut <strong>the</strong> tomatoes in half horizontally,<strong>the</strong>n use a sharp knife toremove <strong>the</strong> stems, if you wish.Toss <strong>the</strong> tomatoes with <strong>the</strong> oiland seasonings, <strong>the</strong>n lay <strong>the</strong>mcut side down in <strong>the</strong> dish.4. Bake for two hours, or until <strong>the</strong>tomatoes are completely softenedand wilted, and start to wrinkle.Depending on <strong>the</strong> tomatoes, <strong>the</strong>ymay take longer to cook.GRAPE NOTESby John LombardoTomatoes are a particularlydifficult wine pairing. It maybecause <strong>the</strong>y are so much likewine – luscious fruit, a freshness,and great acidity. Withfresh uncooked tomatoes, Iwould be considering a crispwhite wine. However, in KatyʼsKitchen column this week, <strong>the</strong>tomatoes are roasted. Thispreparation introduces a newdimension of unctuousness anddepth. And my thoughts turn tored wines. But nothing too tannicwhich would upset <strong>the</strong> balancebetween <strong>the</strong> acidity and<strong>the</strong> fruitiness of <strong>the</strong> tomatoes.We want something that is highin acid and fruit driven. And thatgets us to Barbera and Dolcetto,two relatively inexpensive Italianred wines.Barbera is <strong>the</strong> third mostpopular grape varietal in Italy(behind Sangiovese andMontepulciano). Northwest Italyis <strong>the</strong> viticultural home forBarbera and <strong>the</strong> best areBarbera dʼAsti from <strong>the</strong> Astiregion of Piedmont. Whenyoung, Barberas offer ripe aromasof raspberries and blackberries.The less expensiveBarberas are medium bodiedand fruity. It is <strong>the</strong>se that wouldpair well with <strong>the</strong> roasted tomatoes.Some Barbera producersproduce more ageworthy winesby utilizing oak barrels for aging.These wines have additionalcomplexity, richer, rounder flavors,and notes of vanilla andGLP NEWS Page 4spices. These barrel treatedwines tend to be more expensiveand are quite delicious, butI donʼt think pair as well with <strong>the</strong>roasted tomatoes.Dolcetto means “little sweetone.” This translation is a bit ofa misnomer as <strong>the</strong> wines from<strong>the</strong> Dolcetto grape are nei<strong>the</strong>rlittle nor sweet! Ra<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>y arevery fruity, fragrant, soft, dry, redwines. They are also producedin <strong>the</strong> Piedmont region of Italy.The flavor profile includes darkcherries and licorice. Thealmond-like slightly bitter finishis due to <strong>the</strong> touch of tanninsfrom <strong>the</strong> thick skinned Dolcettograpes. These skins also contributeto <strong>the</strong> dark color of <strong>the</strong>wines. To take advantage of <strong>the</strong>inherent fruitiness Dolcettosshould be consumed within severalyears of <strong>the</strong> vintage date.There are two levels ofDolcettos dependent on <strong>the</strong>level of alcohol. StandardDolcettos have 11.5% alcoholand <strong>the</strong> superiore have 12.5%.Dolcetto dʼAlba enjoys <strong>the</strong> reputationfor producing <strong>the</strong> finestDolcettos.If you are making one ofKatyʼs roasted tomato recipes toaccompany a pasta dish, considera fruity Barbera or Dolcettofor your wine choice. Youʼll geta great wine pairing and changeback from your $20.935 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford, CT 06492203 265 - 1206 GLP 203 623 - 4994Peter Joyce ctpowerandsport.comSUZUKI - YAMAHA - JOHN DEERE - HONDA - SEADOOMotorcycles ATVʼs Snowmobiles Power Equipment Jet Boats PWCʼsLANDSCAPES, LAWN CARE & TREE CARE860.235.0752WWW.SPRIGSANDTWIGS.NETAN ALL ORGANIC COMPANYStewards Of The EnvironmentCT HIC #0577341CT Arborist Lic. #S-5902
LuiseBe<strong>the</strong>ncourt at Centercourt“A” Draw finalists Ani Murphy,Kim LaLima, Katharine Millerand Marabeth Clapp.The August Womenʼs Drawwas fun to watch. There wassome good tennis and a newstrong player, Ani Murphy,emerged as one of <strong>the</strong> newplayers to watch.The match was on serveuntil <strong>the</strong> 3rd game but Marabethand Katharine fell back toa 1/5 deficit. However, <strong>the</strong>ywere not dead yet. They gotone game back but <strong>the</strong>ir bid tocome all <strong>the</strong> way back failedand <strong>the</strong> first set went to Ani andKim at 6-2.The second set was more of<strong>the</strong> same. Kimʼs speed andpowerful forehands were aidedand abetted by Aniʼs consistentand smart play. They were verygood toge<strong>the</strong>r.Katharine and Marabethwere always in <strong>the</strong> game anddid not go easily. They are bo<strong>the</strong>xperienced players and wenttoe to toe with Kim and Ani.There were a number ofdeuces in <strong>the</strong> games, greatreflexes at play and some of<strong>the</strong> volleys and angled shotswere excellent. The games in<strong>the</strong> second set were 6-2 infavor of Kim and Ani whichgave <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> August DrawTenley Prince wanted to bein <strong>the</strong> Draw finals so badly thatshe attempted to climb “inside<strong>the</strong> fence” where <strong>the</strong> winnersplay. This attempt to get into<strong>the</strong> games was successfullythwarted by Kim who stoppedthis travesty before it went toofar!Mixed Doubles! And this timeTenley Prince was legally“inside <strong>the</strong> fence” when sheand her partner, Steven Bocciaplayed Alex Reed and KimLaLima. And once again, it wasa three setter. In <strong>the</strong> first setAlex opened with powerfulserves, Kim and Tenley lost<strong>the</strong>ir serves and Steven evenedit back up to 2-2 with his service.At 4-4 Alex again won hisservice with one ace and a winningshot from Kim for a 5-4lead and <strong>the</strong>n Tenleyʼs servicewent to 4 deuces before shelost double faulting to give <strong>the</strong>first set to Alex and Kim.But <strong>the</strong> second setbelonged to Steven and TenleyAlex, Kim,Tenley and StevenGLP NEWS Page 5as <strong>the</strong>y jumped out to a 3-1lead. Again a lot of deucegames one of which had 6deuces. Kim served at 3-5 butlost service to give Tenley andSteven <strong>the</strong> 2nd set at 6-3.In <strong>the</strong> 3rd set Alex had somegreat alley shots but Stevencountered with some greatangled shots. At 3-3 Tenleyloses her game, at 4-3 Kim los<strong>the</strong>r game and Alex serving at4-5 had <strong>the</strong>m at 40-0, <strong>the</strong>nwent to 40-30, <strong>the</strong>n 3 deuces,ad out and <strong>the</strong>n a 6-4 victoryfor Tenley and Steven. Thanksto Joe Boccia for geting <strong>the</strong>tent, shagging <strong>the</strong> balls and justbeing all-round helpful.WhatFun!10% friends & family discountRODGERS DEVELOPMENTBuilding classic <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Homes for 30 yearsPick your piece,draw or paint it,We glaze it and fire it,Pick it up in 7 days or.....Use our acrylic paints & take it with you1064 Poquonnock Road860-865-0770www.clayroomgroton.comRODGERS DEVELOPMENTFull Service Electrical ~ Marine WiringGerry Leger CT LIC EI - 186632P.O.Box 134 MA Masters A 17106West Mystic, CT 06388ABYC MemberTel. 860 536 - 7028Fully InsuredNoankelectric@comcast.netglphomes.com • 860 536-4829
All Booked Up!by Bethany BuckREGATTA!GLP NEWS Page 6Imagine a world with no color.When Duncan opens his box ofcrayons, that's what he discovers.The crayons have all quit and left<strong>the</strong> box. Beige is grumpy becauseno one ever picks him. Blue is sickof endlessly coloring <strong>the</strong> water and<strong>the</strong> sky. Yellow and orange argueover what color <strong>the</strong> sun really is.How will Duncan rally <strong>the</strong> disgruntledcrayons back into service?Find out in this picture book byDrew Deywalt called The Day <strong>the</strong>Crayons Quit.The One and Only Ivan, byKa<strong>the</strong>rine Applegate, is about agorilla in a strip mall zoo. It's not<strong>the</strong> greatest place to live, but Ivanhas his animal friends. They watch<strong>the</strong> shoppers come and go. Whena baby elephant arrives, Ivan isinspired to challenge <strong>the</strong>ir living situationfor <strong>the</strong> better. A heartwarminganimal story that won <strong>the</strong>Newbery medal as <strong>the</strong> best book of<strong>the</strong> year for middle-graders.But <strong>the</strong>y're still classic mysteries,and now <strong>the</strong>y have a fresh look.The Nancy Drew Diaries and TheHardy Boys Adventures are newstories, but <strong>the</strong>y rely on good oldfashionedsleuthing and clues.Everyone in your beach house willenjoy <strong>the</strong>m.The most poular books for teensright now are <strong>the</strong> MortalInstruments series by CassandraClare. A major movie based on <strong>the</strong>first book, The Mortal Instruments:City of Bones is coming August21st. Set in contemporary NewYork City, a ordinary teenager discoversan underworld of demons,warlocks, vampires, and werewolves.You know what <strong>the</strong>y sayabout <strong>the</strong> book being better than<strong>the</strong> movie....Happy summer reading!GLPYC'sGordie Croce(sail #181)The opti regatta onAugust 7th had 80sailors from 8 areaclubs (14 sailors fromGLP). Pictured here isKallie Schildge lookinggood on a run!Nancy Drew and <strong>the</strong> Hardy Boyshave been around for 80 years!GLPYC's JulianneHarvey in front andWilliam Wright rightbehind!MIDWAYPIZZA33 Fort Hill Rd.<strong>Groton</strong>, CT 06340We Deliver860 445-7314Wings, chicken, burgers,Mozzarella sticks, fries!5 Nancy Drews and 5 HardyBoys given away at Editor, LuiseBe<strong>the</strong>ncourtʼs, 8 Oak St., 9ammobile boat shop - we come to youcustom woodwork • fiberglass workinstallations • power boatssailboats • sea shells • opti’sblue jays • 420’s • A-boatssullivansboatshop@sbcglobal.netTim Sullivan • Noank, CT860.912.6205Yolanda “YoYo” CarrollBROKER, GRI, ABRM,PSCS, CIPS, CNSLicensed in CT and RI<strong>Long</strong> time <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Residentsalebote@aol.comSALES, RENTALS & SERVICEPREFERRED PROPERTY SPECIALIST860-536-2104www.yoyocarrollrealestate.com23 Prospect Street, <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong>, CT 06340Raymour &FlaniganFurniture MattressesH.J. Smith, IncPlumbing & HeatingWaterford Commons917 Hartford TurnpikeWaterford,CT 06385Ask ForBOB MURPHYYour GLP Home FurnishingsConsultantCall Bob @ 860.437.3684Serving <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> Since 194722 East Main StreetMystic, CT 06355536-7925
Class A ReportsSaturdayʼs two A-class <strong>Point</strong>Races included a man overboard,a broken hiking stick, a fiercetacking duel between severalboats, a couple of ʻnear-missesʼ,and most importantly, an exquisiteday for racing. In <strong>the</strong> firstrace, five boats crossed <strong>the</strong> startingline, led by Duck with DarcieWatson at <strong>the</strong> helm but was over<strong>the</strong> line too early and lost one ofits crew-members overboard.Fortunately, a quick reaction byDarcie and <strong>the</strong> GLPYCCommittee Boat resolved apotentially dangerous incidentand, with its entire crew, Ducksailed back into <strong>the</strong> race.On <strong>the</strong> windward leg toSeaflower, Kite, sailed by Bradand Jay Washburn, Bradʼs sonNicholas, and A-class alumnusDoug Hope, rounded <strong>the</strong> firstmark with a slight lead overSwallow, skippered by FrankMurphy, Jr. with a crew of NuffyMurphy and Mark Young. Kitewas able to hold on to its slimadvantage on <strong>the</strong> downwind spinnakerrun to <strong>the</strong> red can off of<strong>Club</strong>house <strong>Point</strong>, and <strong>the</strong> closereach to a leeward mark off ofMain Beach. With Kite andSwallow neck-and-neck roundingby Jay WashburnPersonal Banking by your local bank.Contact Laraine Cellucci in our Stonington location:4 Cannon SquareStonington Borough860.535.0034You can depend on <strong>the</strong> Dime —for all your personal and business banking needs.Member FDIC |Equal Housing Lender<strong>the</strong> last mark before a short windwardleg to <strong>the</strong> finish, itʼs at thispoint that <strong>the</strong> hiking stick onSwallow broke; Kite took advantageof <strong>the</strong> mishap and was ableto hold on to its lead, crossing <strong>the</strong>finish line first. The order of finishwas: Kite, Swallow, Pelican,Duck, and Sanderling.Given <strong>the</strong> wonderful conditions,a second race was a must.The first windward leg toSeaflower was reminiscent of somany classic A-boat competitions.Near <strong>the</strong> rounding ofSeaflower, Pelican, sailed by Jayand Suzy Fisher and SteveMcAleer, barely crossed <strong>the</strong>sterns of Kite and Swallow on aport tack. Swallow snuck aroundSeaflower in first, followed closebehind by Kite and Pelican.Swallow held on to its smalladvantage to win <strong>the</strong> secondrace. The order of finish was:Swallow, Kite, Pelican, Duck andSanderling.Sundayʼs Commodoreʼs Cupfor <strong>the</strong> A-boats, which took placeon ano<strong>the</strong>r spectacular day with amoderate southwest breeze,turned out to be amatch race: betweenCormorant and Duck.Grondin/BurkardʼsCormorant won <strong>the</strong>Commodoreʼs Cup bycompleting <strong>the</strong>ʻOlympic-style courseʼof Seaflower, red canoff <strong>Club</strong>house <strong>Point</strong>,leeward mark off ofMain Beach,Seaflower, leewardmark, and home.Christian Driscoll, Broker Assoc.Licensed in CT and RI. Affiliated worldwide.CDriscoll@CoastalCTstalCTLife.com860.823.7698d irect103 Halls Rd. OldExpert Real Estate ServicesServing buyer,seller and rental clients in<strong>Groton</strong><strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong>Lyme, CT 06355GLP NEWS Page 8JUMPING FOR JOY!Rosie, Michael and Caroline Versaci at <strong>the</strong> Joe Devine Riviera!Jenifer Egan, RealtorLicensed in CT. Affiliated worldwide.JEgan@C@CoastalCTLife.com202.669.7811directhttp://CoastalCTLife.comThe Seahorse“Where <strong>the</strong> Locals Eat”Open Daily • 11:30 am - 10 pm860-415-428065 Marsh Road • Noank, CTMygrotonlongpoint.comoint.coImpressive Selection ofCraft Beer, Wine & SpiritsCase DiscountsDelivery AvailableOpen till 9pm Mon-Sat& 5pm Sunday(860) 536-0122noankpackage@gmail.comGLP familiessince 1922SalesRentalsStoningtonrealestate.comat te.comLiz Viering, BrokerJane Battles, Associateng,BrokerA division ofJane Battles,Stonington A Real division Estate ofCompanyLiz zViering, n BrokerJane J Battles, AssociateeStonington 860-535-4047Real Estate Company860-535-4047DELICIOUS BAKED GOODS,BREADS, COFFEEAND MOREOpen every dayat 6:30am!(860) 536-0461pearlstreetbakery@gmail.comB O T H L O C A T E D A T 1 9 P E A R L S T R E E T , N O A N K ( R I G H T N E X T T O N O A N K C O M M U N I T Y M A R K E T )