INSIDE WESTHAMPTON PINES

Where Only The Nicest People Live
May 2007
RAGAL.
Volume 1, Issue 3
INSIDE WESTHAMPTON PINES
WHAT’S HAPPENING WHP
by Wendy Chaikin
and Carley lane. The core preservation will
be cleaned up and 8500 seedlings planted.
The sewer hook ups are starting on Carly
Lane. It will take about a month to get
everyone hooked up.
Those #%%*& deer ate not only the tulip
bulbs but also the arborvitae and yew trees
around the clubhouse. I planted pansies in
the clubhouse planters, and by the very
next morning the lovely blooms were gone!
I sprayed the plants with a foul smelling
organic deer repellent…let’s hope we see
some new blooms.
Anyone have any suggestions for deer
resistant flowers? They did not eat the
daffodils, so let’s keep that in mind for next
spring. Anyone have a shotgun?
The Spring landscaping has already
begun…check out the new plantings
between the homes on Samantha Circle
Model update – The Amagansett model
has reopened and represents our new
included features and options.
The
Bridgehampton is now open but is still
awaiting furniture & accessories.
The
Southampton is currently under renovation
and will be completed by the end of May.
And any day now, the upholstered pieces
will be delivered to the clubhouse.
The Incorporated Village of Westhampton
Beach has published the 2007 Beach
Rates and schedule for Rogers Pavilion
and Lashley Pavilion. (Open 10:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.). The beach is open weekends
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from May 19 (passes only) thru June 10 ,
2007. The beach is open 7 days a week
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from June 18 thru Monday, September 3
The beach is open weekends September
8, 9, 15, 16, 2007.
You can get your beach stickers (car
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Inside
Westhampton
Pines
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permit) and ID cards at the Village Hall
located at the traffic Roundabout in
Westhampton Beach. Cost is $300.00.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
ISSUE:
W HAT’S HAPPENING WHP
INTRODUCTIONS
MUSINGS FROM THE MIDDLE AGES
A BULLETIN BOARD
SPOTLIGHT ON …
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PETS OF W ESTHAMPTON
HELP W ANTED
CONTRIBUTORS:
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Wendy Chaikin
Laura Gruber
Ginny and Steve
Blacker
Toby Libert
Carol Reeth
Paul and Gloria
Robbins
Editor: Tom Franza
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Speaking of the Roundabout – do you know
the rules of the road?
1. Slow Down – 15 MPH.
2. Yield to pedestrians.
3. Vehicles in roundabout have the
right-of-way.
4. All traffic travels in a counter
clockwise direction.
5. Roundabout travel is single lane
traffic.
6. Bicyclists observe the same rules as
motorists.
7. Always watch for other users in the
roundabout.
8. Always use your right turn signal
when leaving the roundabout.
9. If you miss an exit, circle until you
reach your desired street.
10. Do not accelerate until you are
beyond the crosswalk.
Drive safely and enjoy Spring!
Upcoming Greater Westhampton Chamber of
Commerce Events:
WHB Spring Arts & Crafts Show
nd
Saturday June 2 and Sunday June 3rd
The Village Green
Main Street & Mill Rd.
Westhampton Beach
70 top notch artists and quality crafts persons
return year after year to sell their wares on
the village green.
Inside Westhampton Pines
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INTRODUCTIONS………
by Wendy Chaikin
Please welcome our new neighbors:
Augie & Liz Aiello of Melville, L.I. – 75 Samantha Circle
Paul Powers & Tina Davis of NYC – 189 Samantha Circle
Michael & Patricia Tracey of Westhampton, L.I. – 187 Samantha Circle
Musings from the Middle Ages ………
CHARLOTTE ROUSSE
ROUSSE
by Toby Libert
When was the last time you saw
someone in galoshes? Do you remember
when women wore girdles and stockings
everyday? Can you forget those gym
uniforms? One size fits all meant one
size never quite fit anyone right. When
did a valise become luggage, when did
dungarees become jeans, or spaghetti
become pasta?
I’ve been looking for a Charlotte Rouse,
can’t find one anywhere. Not only that,
but the kids working in the bakery don’t
even know what I’m talking about. Trying
to explain the sponge cake and whipped
cream delight, wrapped in white
cardboard with a scalloped edge,
produces that ‘lady you’ve gotta be
kidding’ look from the kids behind the
bakery counter.
Speaking of the bakery, we never threw
away the cord. It had multiple uses.
Make a knot and play cat’s cradle, make
a loop and hang a skate key around your
neck. Today, there aren’t any roller
skates that need keys.
Recalling the sound of metal wheels
gliding over uneven sidewalks leads to
memories of skinned and scabby knees
from the inevitable fall. I recall sitting on
the curb, watching the boys play
manhole baseball. Even now, the thud of
a Spalding ball (a spaldene) hitting a
broom handle bat sounds real. My heart
would pound chasing the little pink ball
as it rolled down the gutter and into the
sewer.
So many words have disappeared or
morphed into a new version of an old
self. (Did I say morphed?) When did that
find its way into my vocabulary? We
have bytes instead of bites; webs aren’t
made by spiders, and instead of the dog
eating your work, now it’s lost in cyber
space. I miss the simplicity of TV buttons
saying what they mean like on and off.
Our memories of childhood are not gone;
they are TIVO’d in our minds, waiting to
be replayed.
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A BULLETIN BOARD
From Laura Gruber at 95 Samantha Circle comes the following suggestion:
We should have a column and name it BULLETIN BOARD....
It could consist of ideas and resources....ie: carpenter....painter.....anything that you want
to recommend...or even requests for something: Maybe someone can then suggest a
resource that will address that issue.
All resources/suggestions can be sent to Laura via email at [email protected]. She will
then compile them so they can be shared by all.
Editor’s note: As coincidence would have it, the following arrived in my mailbox earlier this
month.
STOVE EXHAUST
HANDYMAN
Whenever we cook in our kitchen,
the exhaust fan over the stove is not
adequate for clearing away cooking
odors that can hang in the air for
hours.
Eureka! I finally found a capable, reliable
and honest handyman. His name is
David Hollandsworth and he is in the
Coast Guard stationed in Westhampton
Beach.
When we first moved in a year ago
we applied to put in an exhaust fan
that could connect to the outside. We
were told to submit a letter and a
$1,500 security deposit - - which we
did. A few months later we got the
check back with a note that until a
board was formed approval could not
be given.
David does carpentry, some electrical
and plumbing, dry walls, painting,
shelving, tile work and a host of other
things. He has done a number of things
for me at my home over the past few
weeks and I was very happy with his
work. He is very creative and gave me
some very good ideas for improving
things I wanted done....and, he is
reasonable.
How do we now go about putting this
fan in? Thanks very much for your
help.
- Ginny & Steve Blacker #131
He can be reached at 833-9285. Tell him
you were recommended by me.
- Carol Reeth
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“SPOTLIGHT ON“…
by Carol Reeth
BEAUTY AND THE
BEAST………………
BEAUTY: LUNAMESA DAY SPA
BEAST:
BEAST: DREAM COME TRUE FARM
225 Montauk Hwy. (Monarch Shopping
Cntr) Moriches, NY 11966 631 874-4114
www.lunamesa.com
147 Eastport Manor Road, Manorville,
NY 11949 631 325-8080
www.dreamcometruefarm.com
Are you looking for a spot to rejuvenate
your tired, dry winter skin in preparation
for the great summer season ahead of
us? Want to get those footsies in shape
for the cute summer sandals you picked
up on sale? Look no further than
Lunamesa Day Spa. A beautiful and
tranquil facility, Lunamesa recently
celebrated their tenth anniversary in the
Hamptons offering a myriad of beauty
treatments ranging from half day and
whole day packages to individual beauty
treatments. The facials are wonderful
and include European, Multi Vitamin,
Medicated Acne, Seaweed, Glycolic
Peels, Alpha Hydroxy, Dermalogica
Exfoliator and many others. Among the
massages given are Aromatherapy,
Deep Tissue, Hot Stone and Shiatsu.
The usual beauty treatments of
Manicures, Pedicures, Waxings and
Make Up Applications are also offered.
Exotic Body Treatments include Sea
Weed Wrap, Sea Mud Masks, Papaya
Sea Salt Glow and Honey Almond Body
Polish (my personal favorite).
Prices for all treatments are in line with
other spas in the area; however, I found
the manicure and pedicure prices a bit
high with no real difference to justify it.
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Situated on 28 acres, Dream Come True
Farm is a stone’s throw away from
Westhampton Pines. The modern barn
and 110’ X 260’ show ring (the largest
show ring in New York) make Dream
Come True Farm the perfect spot to
board your horse, take lessons or just
watch the many shows that take place
during the year. There are 60 beautiful
horses in spacious box stalls equipped
with automatic watering, rubber mats and
windows that overlook the green
pastures. There is not a nag in sight.
There are 15 horses which are privately
owned and boarded and 45 horses
belonging to Dream Come True. They
are all beautiful animals who are
wonderfully cared for by grooms who not
only know what they are doing but are
happy
doing
it.
They
have
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BEAUTY
Gift Certificates are available and all major
credit cards are accepted. Personal
checks are not accepted. They offer an
array of packages at a slightly reduced
price but you must schedule two services
at a time to qualify for package pricing.
Prices do not include tips and their
literature states the “customary tip is 15 to
20%” and that “tip envelopes are available
at the front desk“. (I was not happy about
their reminder and felt it should be
eliminated from their literature since I
believe most clients visiting them would
find this reminder unnecessary and,
frankly, rude - but that’s just my feeling on
that matter).
Men are not excluded from the fun Lunamesa has a Men’s Sport Facial which
includes an exfoliating scrub and essential
oils facial massage which is priced at
$65.00 and would make a different Father’s
Day gift. (Much more imaginative than a
tie). I think most men would consider it a
pricey bit of pampering but once your man
is hog-tied and physically brought to the
salon, he might even enjoy it.
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BEAST
thoroughbreds, jumpers, dressage, and
competition horses. Many of their
thoroughbreds race at Belmont Race
Track during the season. A quick trip
around the barn shows you the ribbons
and awards their horses and riders
have won.
Dream Come True is owned and
operated by Vito Giambanco (yes, he
built and owns the beautiful Tara-like
mansion set back on the property) and
Managed by the personable Concetta
DeRosa who is also the Riding
Coordinator. She introduced me to a
month old colt in a stall with its mom.
Baby came right over to sniff me and
say hello while protective mom never
took
her
eyes
off
me.
With a half mile path that encircles the
property for beginners and longer trails
which lead directly into the Pine
Barrens for more serious riders,
Dream Come True offers riding at
every level for every age - children to
seniors.
Manicured workout areas
and rings are plentiful. They also do
an after school program for the lucky
children of the area.
Currently, private lessons are $40 for
half hour and $60 for an hour. Semi
Private lessons are $50 for one hour
and $35 per hour for 3 people or more.
Booking 10 lessons will get you the
eleventh
lesson
free.
Whether you take advantage of the
close proximity to enjoy a beautiful ride
yourself or just drive over to watch one
of their competitions, Dream Come
True Farm is another great way of
enjoying living the country life.
Inside Westhampton Pines
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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
by Tom Franza
You have passed the sign
a hundred times, that
ghostly beacon shining in
the night and alerting you
to the upcoming entrance
to our community. Which
means that whether they realize it or not, the
good folks at Bideawee are not only providing
for animals who are presently homeless, they
are also seeing to it that we find our own
homes.
Although Bideawee’s New York City offices
date back to 1903, the Westhampton location
didn’t come into being until 1956 when,
according to Heidi Gaumet, Bideawee’s
Manager of Education and Volunteer
Programs, a house and much of the 250 acres
behind it was donated by the famous author
P.G.Wodehouse. That house today has been
transformed into the veterinary building we
see from the road.
Also on the premises is a memorial park for
pets who have passed on, as well as a
retirement home set up as a permanent
residence for pets whose owners might be in a
nursing home or have made such
arrangements in their wills.
But Bideawee is not a sedentary organization.
Quite the contrary, it is one that seeks to play
an active role in the lifestyle of the community.
“We encourage folks to come down to the
Gazebo on the Westhampton Village Green
with their dogs every Saturday morning at 9:30
for our ‘Fitness with Fido” program, where they
will be met and accompanied by a behaviorist
and a vet for a nice half hour walk,” said Dana
Covey of their NYC office.
For anyone who would like to be more
involved, Bideawee is currently developing a
pet therapy program which will unite
volunteers and their pets with nursing homes
for visitation purposes.
And, for those who can no longer assume the
full-time responsibility of a pet, but would still
like to be associated with our four-legged
friends, Bideawee is looking for volunteers to
spend time with their animals to provide
companionship
and
to
help
develop
socialization skills (for the animal, that is).
Finally, according to Gaumet, Bideawee is
developing a foster pet program for those who
are willing to open their homes to a pet. You
provide the food and the love and they provide
the veterinary care and guidance.
For more information call them at 325-8121.
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THE PETS OF WESTHAMPTON
from Paul and Gloria Robbins
There are dogs and then there are dogs …
and then there is Luke.
At five or six weeks of age, Luke came into
our home as one of our son’s happy
acquisitions. Five months later our son
moved – sans Luke – in spite of all of Paul’s
hollow threats.
One of the first things we discovered about
Luke is that he is exceptionally smart and
has been able to thoroughly train us to do his
every bidding.
While his second most
favorite toy may be a soft whale named
“Whale,” Luke’s most favorite toy is Paul
whom he has taught to play fetch and tug of
war.
One of Luke’s favorite hobbies is eating, and
in support of this pastime he is willing to
chase anything, so long as it is food. And on
top of all this, besides being a sweet dog with
a great temperament he is also a terrific
watchdog. Who could want for more?
Our son’s move took place a little over 10
years ago, and since then this twenty pounds
of pure muscle has so thoroughly wormed his
way into our hearts and home that it’s
impossible to think of life without him.
HELP WANTED
“I’m too busy … I’m not sure where to start … I’ve never done anything like this before … My
toenails need clipping.”
Granted, these may all seem like valid excuses for not exerting pressure on your computer’s
keyboard and putting some thoughts onto paper, but a newsletter – or any other letter for that
matter – can only be available for a reader to enjoy if there is a writer willing to produce the
content .
Now that the nice weather is upon us and we’ve finished doing all of our chores such as
shoveling snow, prepping the pool, and painting the outside of the house, let your fellow
neighbors know about some of the exciting things happening in your life – a special anniversary,
a newfound restaurant, the discovery of an uncrowded beach, a favorite recipe, and so on. We
may be one community, but we come from a wide diversity of backgrounds. Share some of the
expertise you gained over the last thirty or forty years with your neighbors.
So the next time it’s raining and outdoor plans have to be put on hold … sit down, put
metaphorical pen to paper and forward the result to me at [email protected]