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Vol. 36 No. 10
MAR. 6 - 12, 2025
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Foundation celebrates two honorees worked tirelessly in support of fellow small businesses, ensuring that Rockville Centre The Rockville Centre Educa- thrives. “I’m honored and thrilled to tion Foundation’s 2025 Gala, set for April 26, will honor two be this year’s Rockville Centre exceptional individuals whose Education Foundation Gala honoree,” Umansky contributions to the said. “I’ve always c o m m u n i t y h ave believed in a strong had a profound relationship impact on both the between the busilocal business landness community scape and the field and the school disof education. trict, and I think it’s This year’s hona win-win for the orees, Lisa Umanentire community.” sky and Melissa For years, UmanRice, are celebrated sky has been a for their dedication, steadfast supporter innovation, and of the Foundation, commitment to the as well as the South betterment of RockSide High School ville Centre. drama program, and has provided a platlisa Umansky: Gala lISA UMANSKy form for local high Honoree Owner, school musicians to L i s a U m a n s k y, Polka Dot Pound showcase their talowner of the Cake bakery ents. Her unwaverbeloved Polka Dot ing dedication to the Pound Cake in Rocksuccess of these iniville Centre, has made a lasting mark on the local community tiatives has helped solidify her as a passionate small business role as a true community chamowner and dedicated civic lead- pion. Also, Umansk y was er. A long-time member and named “Rockville Centre’s 2018 past president of the Rockville Businessperson of the Year” by Centre Chamber of Commerce the Nassau Council of Chamfrom 2023 to 2024, Umansky has Continued on page 11
By KElSIE RADZISKI
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Red team victory Jules Roberts and Charlotte Rathjen hug each other before the red team is announced the winners of the 109th annual South Side High School Red and Blue competition. Story, more photos Pages 14 and 15.
Annual Backyard Breakfast raised funds for charities By XIoMARA TRINIDAD PEREZ Herald Intern
The Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee hosted its third annual Backyard Breakfast, in partnership with Backyard Players & Friends, at the organization’s storefront headquarters on North Long Beach Road, on March 2. The Backyard Players embraced the Irish spirit at breakfast, with walls adorned in festive decorations and St. Patrick’s Day hats. The aroma of fresh coffee and pancakes filled the air as guests of all ages feasted on pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon, coffee and juice. There was a table filled with raffle prizes, and
all proceeds from the raffle will benefit the committee’s chosen charities — SIBS Place, the Remember Nolan Project and the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust — as well as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set for March 22. The Front Porch Market at Backyard Players, which features arts and crafts made by the players, also offered a range of St. Patrick’s Daythemed merchandise and arts and crafts available for purchase, with funds going to the organization. The parade’s grand marshal, Suzanne Murphy Sullivan, greeted guests as they arrived. “It’s a great community event, because when people Continued on page 8
’ve always believed in a strong relationship between the business community and the school district.