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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 Vol 2 No 2 May - Fishers Island Gaztlte 5 ISLAND MOTORISTS TO LAP AMERICA Islanders Chip duPont, Jerry Riegel and Norman Mansson competed in the 8400- mile "One Lap of America" road race in April. They were driving a van specially equipped for long distances. The race started April 15 in Detroit and was to run the following route: Indianapolis Jackson Hole, Reno, Redondo Beach, CA, Las Vegas, Pikes Peak, Chimney Rock, N.C., Lime Rock, CT, finishing again in Detroit. Telephone contact with the drivers disappeared once the race started. However, as the Gazette was going to press, there was a report that Mr. duPant and his team had been sighted at Redondo Beach and they were going strong. Mr. duPant says he expects the Fishers Island team to complete the event in about seven and a half days. The team will drive 24 hours a day with each member taking four hour shifts of driving, navigating, then sleeping. This is the third time Mr. duPont said he has competed in the event. Last year the team finished 29th out of79 competitors and the previous year 49th out of 120 entrants. Mr. duPont said he was able to complete both events without any speeding tickets, although a warning was issued. The "One Lap of America" event is sponsored by Goodrich Uniroyal. n~~ The Fishers Idand team looking rested and confident beside their van in Detroit just before the start of "The One Lap of America" event. From left. Norman Mansson. Chip duPont, and Jerry Riegel. The New FISHERS ISLAND MOBIL - for Your Home - Automotive- Marine Fuel Needs - Dependable Services our Mollo u ~- ~ Emergency 24 Hour Home Heating Service -Full Oil Burner Service -Propane Gas -Fuel Tanks automatically filled when needed -Station and Dock Pumps open at monitored by the new computerized watch dog system. Regular Convenient Times -Competitive Distributor Prices Contact Tommy Doyen 7311 Fishers Island Gazette 7 FISHERS ISLAND RETROSPECTIVE: Pirates and other Villains on Fishers Island... Fishers Island today might seem like a peaceful haven where doors do not have to be locked and residents are never threatened with violence. But it was not always this way. In colonial days, Fishers Island was a rather lonely outpost, subjected to raids at various times by the French, the English and by pirates. Houses were burned, crops were razed, and people were even killed on the Island. Fishers Island was settled by colonists in the mid-17th century when the Winthrop family purchased title to the Island from the Indians. The Island was first considered safe because it afforded protection from "dangerous beasts of prey." according to the history Fishers Is/and written in 1925 by Henry L. Ferguson. " , -- '. '";" . ~'" ' ., The English charted Long Island Sound extensively during the Revolutionary War. The above chart made by J.F. w: des Baues accurately depicts Fishers Island and the tip of Long Island Sound. (Collrltly of WIL,hin(lon Squue Gallery. Philadelphia) The first report of significant danger was in 1689 when four large French privateers and several smaller boats plundered Block Island. After this success. they attempted to raid New London, but were repulsed and ended up on Fishers Island, which was then occupied by a handful of colonists and Indians. At the time, there was only one house on the Island and the pirates proceeded directly there. A group of colonists from Stonington suspecting foul play also landed on the Island and intercepted the small raiding party. which included one English traitor named Trimming. When the two parties met, Mr. Ferguson gave the following account of the intruders' treachery: "Trimming now came out in an apparently friendly manner, with his gun concealed behind his back, to receive them; whereupon the Stonington party demanded whence they came. Trimming replied that they had been shipwrecked. One of the Englishmen from Stonington then said, 'if you are friends, then lay down your guns and come behind us.' U pan this, Stephen Richardson fearing an attack by the pirates leveled his gun and shot Trimming on the spot." The pirates then dispersed. At the time. there were continual hostilities between the French and English. A small convoy of French ships deceptively flying the English colors was discovered at the west end of Fishers Island in the summer of 1690. The ships proceeded up the Thames to New London and when hailed. answered they were from Jamaica. When close to the settlement, the invaders quickly ran up the French colors and fired several vollies. When gunfire was returned. the French ships fled. Presumably some French landed on Fishers Island as they (cominued on page 13) Open Mon. tfiru Sat. pfione 7900 Locatea on tfie o/Ufage (jreen 8 Fishers Is/and Gazette Profile On... EDWIN HORNING Perhaps more than any Islander in history, Edwin Horning embodies the dual ideals of love of learning and love of education. He has a great store of knowl- edge, as well as the ability to educate those around him, no matter what the age of his students. Mr. Horning is known to several gener- ations of Fishers Island children as a gentle and thorough teacher. Ronald Zanghetti, one of Mr. Horning's first students, whose children were all taught by Mr. Horning, admires him greatly. "My kids know all about the birds, when the frogs come out and mate, and all the plants. They know who eats what and who lives where," said Mr. Zanghetti. "Mr. Horning taught them all about science and nature. Unfortunately, they just don't make teachers like him any more. Since he left, nobody can replace him." Mr. Horning has been retired from the Fishers Island School District since 1984. As many Islanders know, however, he con- tinues to be as active as ever. His nature walks, conducted under the auspices of the H.L. Ferguson Museum, are attended by scores of fascinated children and adults each summer. But many people don't realize how many important activities Mr. Horning is involved Mr. Horning says that binm:ulars are a mwt Jar any bird watcher. His Jirst pair oj binm:ulars were given to him by his wife Katherine. (Pboto: Dkk Edwards) in. Not only is he the curator of Ferguson Museum, which houses a wealth of inform a- tion about the natural history of the Island, he is gradually cataloguing all the plant forms on the Island, and participates in the annual Audubon Society Christmas bird count, and the Helen Hayes birdathon on Great Gull Island in May. He is also interested in geology, and explains that Fishers Island is "in the Connecticut lobe of the Wisconsin glacier." Mr. Horning came to the Island in 1951 as a 5th and 6th grade teacher. Among his first students were Mr. Zanghetti and Bob Wall, as well as Harry and Martha Fergu- son. In 1951, there were a total of seven (continued on page 14) ~ Faulkner Contracting Inc. General Contractor Office & Res. ~ial 7863 Shop ~ial 7216 rn~st:tc Isle Realt:;y toc. s16788.7882 Box 355 . NEW CONSTRUCTION All TYPES OF ALTERATIONS ROOFING . KITCHEN REMODELING All TYPES OF TILE. LINOLEUM . MASONRY . PAINTING - WALL PAPERING Bagley Reid licensed NY State Real Estate Broker Marilyn F. Pickell licensed New York State Real Estate Salespefson Properties lor Sale and Rent t=lsbeRs IsLand, n.;y. 06390 - FIRST CLASS WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES- , I Fish~rs Is/and Ga%dt~ 11 Historic Farmhouse Moved to Fishers Island Bagley Reid has taken a slightly different approach to building himself a house. He has given an old Virginia farmhouse, known as the Reedy Creek House, a new lease on life by moving it north and settling it on Fishers Island. The house was originally built in the early 1780's as a wing of a larger farmhouse, by members of Bagley Reid's mother's family. This is not the first move the house has made. In 1870 it was transported on rollers about a mile from its original location. The date can be pinpointed from the chimney which is dated. The farmhouse it had been part of burned down about twenty years ago. According to Me. Reid, for the last 35 to 40 years the house has stood empty by the side of a little used rural road. The remarkably good condition of the house can, at least partially, be attributed to the Bagley Reid's house shown in the latter stages oJ construe/ion. (Photo: Did. Echnrds) j I I \~li,f'zm [/,fand 'J.&pf'zOnL fact that the shingle roof was replaced with tin, a longer lasting, more weather resistant material. The relative isolation of the house contributed to the decorative elements remaining mostly intact. One fireplace mantel was missing, but was recovered from an old house across the street. The house was dismantled by a construc- tion crew specializing in moving old houses. Taking the house apart took less than 10 days. Each piece was numbered, and then loaded into an 18 wheel truck for the move north. While in the truck the dismantled house was sprayed for termites. On the site, the house was reconstructed atop its new foundation. The original house, basically two rooms up and two down, has been supplemented by new construction, approx- imately doubling the size of the house. Within the old structure, the existing details; panel doors, window frames, mantels, moldings, etc., are being preserved as much as possible. Previous paint colors can be seen on the doors and very faint outlines of stenciling can be found in some panels. Bagley intends to try and bring back as much of the old detailing as possible and any replacements will be in keeping with what is there. The new construction, while minus beams. old moldings and panelling is being designed to meld very well with the old elements. The cost of moving a house is not astronomic. On a square foot basis it is in line with. or possible slightly under, the cost of new construction on Fishers Island, according to Mr. Reid. ALARM REPORTER SERVICE by FISHERS ISLAND TELEPHONE FIRE - INTRUSIO~ - LOW TEMPERATURE MEDICAL ALERT PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AND YOUR LOVED ONES Wqc Jcquot JIuu -SIMPLE INSTAllATION -INSTANTANEOUS REPORTING -24 HOUR SERVICE OVERLOOKING WEST HARBOR P.O. Box 246 Fishers Island. New York 06390 Phone (516) 788-7246 Call for a demonstration of our system 788-7001 PAUL GILES Innkeeper 12 Fishers Island Gazelle GARDEN CLUB STARTED The Fishers Island Garden Club will be celebrating its first anniversary this summer. The club was started by six island women a. year ago as a way of dealing with the difficult growing conditions on Fishers Island. "A lot of women on the Island have problem gardens," said Caye Hancock. "We thought that if we talked and put our minds together, we would be able to solve some of the problems." The club, which consists of Mrs. Han- cock, Joanne Thompson, Shirley Gordon Peggy Clavin, Linda Hale and Cnoki~ Edwards, meets currently every two months. The group has already toured the herb gardens of Coventry, CT, and has been working on scheduling a trip to the Boston Flower Show. In addition to advising each other on their o.w.n gar~ens, the club is getting involved in CIVIC projects. This past fall, they worked in conjunction with the Catholic Youth Group to prepare flower baskets for Christmas for the elderly on Fishers Island. The Club is now looking for an Island beautification project to become involved in and is open to suggestions from Island residents, said Mrs. Hancock. Persons interested in joining the club on a full-time or summer only basis may contact any of the Garden Club members. Fishers Island Shopping Center Expands The Fishers Island Shopping Center is expanding to carry linens, bathroom and kitchen supplies as well as gift and souvenir items. The new section, which is called the Ebb Tide Boutique, is located behind the home video display at the shopping center. The boutique will be open during the summer months from Memorial Day to C?lumbus Day, and closed during the Winter. Store owner William Bloethe said that swimming accessories such as towels goggles, and fins will also be available. ' "These are all items that people would h,,:ve to go off Island to buy," Mr. Bloethe said of the new section. ..It will now be easier to purchase these items." The gift and souvenir section will include a newly designed Fishers Island T-shirt jewelry, postcards, and a wide assortment of trinkets. Mr. Bloethe said he hopes the Ebb Tide Boutique will fill the void left by the closing of the Tidal Wave Shop. The Ebb Tide _ Boutique is the latest expansion at the Shopping Center. Two years ago, the Center opened a rental home video section, and last year a laundry pick- up service, both of which Mr. Bloethe said have been very popular. St. Luke's-Roosevelt is building a stronger hospital ,t for a healthier New York. F.1. Telephone To Install Microwave Service . Telephone calls will soon be beamed from Flshe~s Island to the mainland by micro- wave Instead of being transmitted through submarine cable. Fishers ~sland Telephone in a joint ve.nture with AT&T is installing two m~c.rowave dishes beside an abandoned mlht~ry watchtower behind the Island bowling alleys. The watchtower will be ?ut0tted to process the telephone commun- icatIOns. EI. Telephone President John Clavin said t~e project should cost more than $750,000 with AT&T absorbing the vast majority of the expense. Construction was scheduled to begin in May and is expected to be completed in the late fall. Mr. Clavin said service to the mainland should be converted to microwave immediately afterwards. A microwave dish is to be installed at the Southern New England Telephone Com- pany office in New London to receive and transmit signals to Fishers Island. Th~ microwave system will triple the capacity of the telephone service and will provide clearer transmission than the submarine lines, said Mr. Clavin. The divestiture order of 1984 required S~ET, ~ike other regional Bell companies, to dIvest Itself from interstate service. Mr. (continued on page 17) 81. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Is pleased to provide a physician year-round on Fishers Island. _ ~~IJ'S\ROOSmI1 I 1 '-"'-~ Fish~rs Island Ga%ette 13 Pirates and Other Villains (continued/rom page 7) retreated. New London resident Gurdon Saltonstall reported that a small group of Indians returned to the mainland from Fishers Island the following day and told of a skirmish with some Frenchmen. "They have brought over a scalp with them and say they have left one dead there whose scalp they had not time to take." Mr. Saltonstall is quoted as saying in Mr. Ferguson's history book. However, the French pirates did considerable damage. The house built by the Winthrops was burned and the tenants who worked the farm had to flee to the mainland. In the 1690's, a William Walworth and his family leased the Island from Winthrops. Although still managing the Island farm, Walworth with his family moved to Groton out of fear of pirates, Captain Kidd in particular. In 1698, Captain Kidd returned to New York from the East Indies laden with booty. After menacing the coastline, Captain Kidd buried treasure on Gardiners Island. During the American Revolution, fear returned to Fishers Island, as British ships often raided the Island. In one attack in 1775, it was reported in Mr. Ferguson's history that 1,100 sheep were taken as well as cattle, although it was noted that the British paid "reasonable compensation" to Mr. Brown, lessee of the Island, for the raid. The British returned in 1777, repeated the earlier successful raid. "and this business they executed so thoroughly as almost to sweep the island clean of produce. They took not only sheep, cattle, swine, poultry, corn, potatoes, wood and hay but blankets, woolen cloth, sheeting and other necessaries for all which they made a reasonable compensation to Mr. Brown in British Gold." . These raids continued throughout the war. Fishers Island figured prominently in the extensive sea charts prepared for the British Navy by J.F.W. des Baeres. Long Island Sound was considered an important shipping lane and was continually blockaded by the English. The war of 1812 brought another blockade of Long Island Sound but no mention was made of raids as peace finally descended on Fishers Island. I I Walsh Park Affordable Housing , We are finalizing plans for a development of 12 single family homes for year-round residents. These home sites are intended for residents that live and work on Fishers Island. Applicants must be first time buyers who do not have incomes above NYS Afforda- ble Housing Guidelines (Currently $45,000) Applications for interested residents will be available early this summer. Walsh Park Board of Directors ,I -.;' ~ . , ~ ~1 "4: .. The faces look like Fishers Island, but the place is really Palm Beach. Golf pro Dan Colvin checks former Islander Lee Hoskim grip at his golf shop this winter in Palm Beach, Florida. Dan will be back this summer teaching golf at the Hay Harbor Club. ~ Washinglon Square Gallery. Ltd. rare prints and maps ~ at 229 south ninth street philadelphia, pa. 215.923.8873 14 Fishers Island Gazette Nautical Notes wilh Peler Rugg Snoopers who pro- ceed to the penninsula and poke around Pi- rate's Cove Marine this spring will see evidence that our summer boat- ing activity holds great promise. Most of the boats still have winter covers on them, but careful inspection will reveal that many have been previously unwrapped from their winter plastic. Underneath there are new coats of paint, new fittings, tuned up engines, all waiting for the weather to be a bit warmer. In Hay Harbor, the piledrivers and chain saws are creating a racket while the renovations to the sailing dock are under- way. Soon there will be more quiet and more activity as preparations are made for the arrival in mid-June of 13 new Optimist dinghies. Joe Henderson has carefully guided the purchase program to build a new fleet for the youngest sailors to learn new skills. With similar Optimist fleets at several other clubs in the region, we are part of a growing movement which is revolutionizing sailing instruction. In West Harbor, the season's activity will begin earlier as Yacht Club Rear Commo- dore Jim Thompson, and John Burnham (continued on page 18) Profile On... (continued from page 8) students in the 5th and 6th grades. Born in 1919 in Ellicottville, New York, about 45 miles southeast of Buffalo, Edwin Herman Horning is from a family of farmers. He went to Cornell University as an undergraduate, where he studied under the naturalist E. Lawrence Palmer. From 1942- 45, Mr. Horning was a Technical Sargeant in the Army I Air Force, spending most of his time in Norwich, England, as a weather observer and forecaster. In 1946, he received a masters degree from the teachers college at Columbia University, and taught in two upstate New York towns before coming to Fishers Island. Through teaching the Ferguson children, Mr. Horning got to know Lee Ferguson. It was Mr. Ferguson who first sparked Mr. Horning's lifelong fascination with birds, when they went to the band barracks to see a mockingbird-a rare sight in the late 1950s. Me. Ferguson, according to Me. Horning, "was a very good naturalist. He spent a lot of time birdwatching." Me. Horning currently spends approximately one hour every day bird watching. Asked about his most memorable bird- watching experiences, Mr. Horning thought immediately of the extremely rare curlew sandpiper in full breeding plumage he once saw near the Airport on South Beach. Warblers, he said, come through the Island in mid-May, and late September and early October is the prime season for hawks. Mr. Horning and his wife Katherine have four children: Ed, who lives in Worcester, Mass. and has a gallery during the summer months where he sells his beautiful and detailed paintings of birds, Martha, who lives in Beacon, New York and works in Poughkeepsie in sheltered workshops for the mentally disabled, George, who lives on the Island and works for the telephone com- pany, and Kathy, who lives in Winchester, Mass. and works with real estate consul- tants. Kathy and her husband, David Greenberg, were married at the Ferguson Museum. Me. Horning's interest in the natural life of Fishers Island is unending. In a letter to this reporter dated April 7, 1988, he reports that "yesterday I saw II glossy ibis, a common snipe, and 80 male redwinged blackbirds in the Fort Wright Marsh. And a rough-winged swallow at the Madelaine Avenue Pond." He also thoughtfully added that he has a useful book on astronomy called "365 Starry Nights," which might aid the reporter in pursuing her nascent interest in star- watching. As Mr. Zanghetti said, teachers like Mr. Horning are irreplaceable. Profile is a new feature of the Gazette. In each issue, The Gazette will occasionally highlight the life and times oj notable Fishers Islanders. If you would like to suggest thal the Gazette write a Profile on a particular person. please write to the Editor at Box 573. Z & S Contracting... "The Good Guys" -Renovations -Remodeling -New Construction -Expert painting & paper hanging -Licensed electrical, plumbing & heating professionals -24-hour emergency service -complete line of electrical appliances -full landscaping service -now window washing as well Count on the Good Guys... Z & 8 Contracting! Call Z &8 at 788-7857 1 I I I Fislr~TS Island Gazette 15 Pops Concert Scheduled For Fishers Island I A pops concert at the Middle Farms driving range is the highlight of this summer's Island Concerts series. The concert is scheduled for July 22nd and will be given by a combined orchestra from Yale University and the Hart School of Music. People are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics to the concert. "We are very excited about this concert." said Sue Rentschler, chairperson of the lsland Concerts committee. ..It should be a great family event for the whole island." A $5 fee will be charged per person for the concert which is scheduled to begin at 6 pm. Mrs. Rentschler said The Island Concerts Committee is encouraging local non-profit groups to set up picnic and food booths at the concert to raise money. The Island Concerts Committee should be contacted on Fishers Island for arrangements. A rain date has been set for July 29 if the July 22 concert is postponed. Island Concerts has also scheduled jazz pianist Billy Taylor to perform on August 9 at the EI. Country Club. Theconcert, which is open to the public. is scheduled to begin at 8:45. On August 16, a trio of cello, piano and bass is scheduled to perform a classical concert at the home of Jim and Ann O'Keefe. Island Concerts has also scheduled a fife and drum corps from Connecticut to perform at the Island's 4th of July celebra- tion. The corps is scheduled to play at the village green beginning at 11 :45 am. Village concerts will be undertaking a fundraising campaign this spring to help raise money for the concert series. Jazz pianist Billy Taylor. Exhibit to be Held On Island Homes Everyone is cordially invited to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum from 5 - 7 PM on Friday, July 8th, 1988 to see the Summer of '88 Special Exhibition, "THE HOUSES OF FISHERS ISLAND." Photographs of both winter and summer homes have been collected by the museum and will be on display in the Historical Room. An analyt- ical paper will accompany the show and comparisons shown of Eastern Long Island architecture and that of Fishers Island. Island architects Erard Matthiessen, and James Righter have been advisors for this exhibition and Robert White has written the architectural paper. The museum hours are: 9:30 - 12:30 pm Monday through Saturday; II - 12:30 pm Sunday and by appointment. (Tel. 7293) The Winthrop House as it looked about 1870. (W.I~rcolor painte4 by Ch.rli~ Fetlusm) I I I l 8 choices in John Deere tractors John Deere riders Husky 100 Series lawn tractors, 9 to 17 hp, for acre-plus mowing and muscle work. All-new 9- and 12lh-hp riders with 00- the-go, no-clutch shifting. They're fun! Come look them over. THE BANK OF MYSTIC MEETING 11ffi FINANCIAL NEEDS OF TIlE COMMUNITY ~ FULL-SERVICE BUSINESS AND PERSONAL BANKING D.H. Marvin & Son, Inc. South Main Street Cole hester, CT 06415 203-537-2344 3 Generations of Sales and Service II ROtITE I (203) 572-8981 -.- 11 I II !I Fishers Is/and Gazdtt 17 Incinerator (continuedJrom page 16) life quality problems are even more severe than they are with an incinerator. According to Mr. Thatcher, the only composting plant completed has been a disaster and is not currently operating because of environmen- tal problems. Mr. Doyen said the cost of incineration and barging garbage to Connecticut would be about the same, approximately $130 a ton. There seems to be general agreement that, in spite of Supervisor Murphy's claim, shipping to Southald would cost more. Any option chosen will involve the construction of some kind of building. For shipping off the garbage, a collection and distribution center would have to be built. For the incinerator, a building would be required to house the incinerator and double lined ash pits would be required for the waste left after the burning process have been completed. According to Mr. Doyen, the total cost would be slightly under a million dollars for the incinerator project. Mr. Thatcher says there is a possibility that the final cost will be higher. Recycling is going to playa large part in the future of waste disposal on Fishers Island. There is a recycling plant in Groton where the recyclable items would be sent.The garbage commissioners hope to phase in recycling slowly, but stress that it will play an important part in the success of any venture. Fishers Island is not the only community Island wrestling with the question of garbage disposal. All other communities on Long Island must also close their landfills by 1990, and a wide range of methods are being used. According to DEC officials, the communi- ties of Glen Cove and Long Beach have already built incinerators, while Babylon and Islip are currently building resource recovery plants. Meanwhile, Hempstead, Oyster Bay and Huntington are trucking out their garbage, sometimes as far away as Arkansas and Michigan. Microwave Service (continued/rampage 12) Clavin said under this order, SNET. which owns the submarine cable to Fishers Island, was forced to eliminate this service. Fishers Island has been served by the cable for about 20 years, he added. The new microwave dishes are being located near the watchtower because of its elevation, Me. Clavin said. Although windows will be installed and the watch- tower will be completely renovated, the military look will be preserved, he added. The funds the F.1. Telephone Company must provide for the project have already been set aside in a capital expenditure account and will not require any rate increase, Mr. Clavin said, noting that rates on F.1. have not risen since 1931. Winter sun drops down behind Race Rock Lighthouse. (Photo: Dick Edwards) -Fax -Copies Office Center - Word Processing - Desktop Publishing 7101 General Fishing Tackle 7172 (formerly Doyens) Papers 7277 Gourmet Deli Take Out Muffins & Coffee Hors d'oeuvres 7277 18 Fishers Island Gazette Nautical Notes (continued/rom page 14) who is Chairman of the Race and Regatta Committee are planning a regatta on June 25/6. This event will be a training session for sailboat race officials and a chance for the racers to hone their starts and other tactics prior to the start of the regular racing season July 2. The other key events planned for the sailing season include Junior racing every Tuesday night, a Junior regatta at which we will be host to competitors from West Haven to Weekapaug on Aug. 9{IO, and the Parson's Trophy Race between Fishers Island, Watch Hill and Wadawanuck on Aug. 14. In addition, plans are afoot for the Fishers Island Yacht Club to host the International One Design North American Championships in September. If this comes to fruition, it will be a spectacle to see these classic 50 year old sloops pacing each other on Fishers Island Sound. For those who prefer motors to sail, there will be two boating safety courses sponsored by the Fishers Island Yacht Club and open to aiL This course is now required by law for anyone under the age of 16 who operates a motorized boat, but would certainly be a good refresher for many over J 6. Notices will announce the dates as soon as they are known and we all owe our thanks to our Harbor Master John Clavin for making arrangements for the courses. PLEASE KEEP YOUR SPEED DOWN TO 5 MPH INSIDE THE FLEET. Have fun and think safety. Islanders Complete Medical Training Course Eleven Fishers Islanders completed an Fargo of the Mystic River Ambulance intensive Emergency Medical Training Corps. (EMT) course this winter. The program was sponsored by the The course was held every Wednesday Fishers Island Fire Department and was night from 4:30 to 9 PM from October held at the firehouse. Dick Edwards through March. In the lOO-hour course, the volunteered to cook every Wednesday for participants were taught how to treat the class. fractures, burns, heart attacks as well as Taking the certification course were many other medical emergencies. A practi- Charles Stepanek, Cindy Gillan, Phil cal and written test was given at the end of Knauff, Shirley Doucette, P.J. Bigelow, the course to certify each successful Tom Roy, Russ Heath, Tina DuBrey, Ed candidate as an EMT. The course was given Riley, and Josh Hancock. Attending for re- under the supervision of instructor George certification was George Horning. Russ Heath discusses point with a New York state examiner after applying splim to Ed Riley. Both Mr. Heath and Mr. Riley were being tested during the March session for certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's). (Photo: Charl~ Mot"l.n) Know-how It gets results. Charters to the hub or the country club . ~ " ow. That's why you listen, trust, learn. At Connecticut National, we share what we know and show you how to use it. We'Uh.lveyouhob-nobbingwith frimdsorbu5ines5~te5 houn u-d. d sdledule with the Island',oIdestlU1dlTlO5lrewble Air Charter Service. c.n tod.y: for curf: .~"" Z4hour,dayorni lrWtOl" WIle, we-fIy-anyw $n'Vice! Coastal Air lifers FAA .pproved flighllnliningandAircraftsaJes.. 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Winners of each half season compete in an end of year championship. The men's title was the second in a row for Pirates Cove. Competing for Pirates Cove were Steve Walters, Will Doucette, Mike Doucette and Clarence Dixon. Bowling for Z&S were Tom Shillo, Don Murray, P.J. Bigelow and Nick Nelson. Connie White scored the high average and high game with 158 and 228 respectively in the women's league. Rich Erpenbeck scored the high average of 176 in the men's league. Clarence Dixon had the high game with a 235. I ) --z- -" ~I --~ Bobbie's Bowlers won the women's bowling league in virtually the last frame oj the season. From left, Lillie Ahman, Linda Zanghetti, Bobbie Edwards, and Monica Doucette. Not pictured was Catherine Jenssen. (Photo: Dick Edwards) Pirates Cove won the men's bowling league championship. From left. Clarence Dixon, Will Doucette, Mike Doucette, and Stevr Walters. IPholo: Dick Edwards) Fishers Island Shopping Center Dry Cleaning Convenient Drop off & Pick up right at the Store Laundering & Dry Cleaning Call 7133 Island Video Over 1000 Movies to choose from Rentals $2.00 per day VCR Rentals available Call 7133 Come See Our New Store Household Sundries & Fishers Island Souvenirs Bill & Colleen Bloethe, Prop., P.O. Box 658, F.I.N.Y. 516-788-7255 SUMMER BOWLING HOURS SET The Island bowling center will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights this summer. Manager Ed White will often stay late if there is a large group wishing to bowl past 9:30 pm. The center is open occasionally on rainy afternoons. Anyone five or older can bowl. A special lane can be set up to prevent "gutter balls" for the youngsters. FisheTs/sland Gazette 21 Boxing Champ Gets Boost from Islander Ed Rosenthal doesn't exactly fit the boxing mold. In a sport where self- promoters and con artists abound. Mr. Rosenthal is conscientious and mild man- nered. His successful legal practice in Hartford differs considerably from the credentials most bring to the fight game. In fact, the bulk of Mr. Rosenthal's time is spent on standard legal matters, such as business contracts and real estate closings. But one of his clients happens to be a world welterweight boxing champion Marlon Starling, and this association has brought Island Bicycler to Race This Summer Bill Buller has joined the Pequot Racing Team, based in Mystic, and will be compet- ing in a series of bicycle races this summer. Mr. Buller, 40, will be racing in the Masters division. Most of the races will be about 25 miles long. Mr. Buller is presently scheduled to compete in eight races, including events in Old Lyme on July 24 and October 9, and New London on August 7. Mr. Buller said he has been bicycling 175 miles a week since winter and will increase the training in the warmer spring months to prepare for the races. Mr. Buller has been a lifelong bicycling enthusiast and has participated in bicycle tours and in informal races for years. "But this is a big change," he said. "I hope I'm alive by the end of the summer." Mr. Buller said 40 years old is not too old to begin bicycling competitively. "I felt like I should have done this a while ago," he said. "I think it will be a great challenge. .. There are four other cyclists participating as masters (which is for ages 35+) on the Pequot Racing Team. Individual and team finishes in each race count toward a season total on the Connecticut bicycling circuit. Other races scheduled for this summer are in Bloomfield on Memorial Day, Middle- town on July 4, Pawtucket on July 24, and Cornwall on September 25. The races are sanctioned by the U.S. Cycling Federation and the New England Cycling Association. Mr. Buller, a founder of the Tour de Fishers Island event, said he will still have time to participate in the informal Island bicycling event scheduled for July 17. Mr. Rosenthal into the realm of boxing. Mr. Rosenthal, who has a vacation home on Fishers Island, is legal advisor for Mr. Starling and negotiates all of his contracts. "Boxing is a sport rife with cases of handlers who did not care about the boxers," he said. "The idea with Marlon was to create an opportunity for him to determine his own future. Marlon is a very intelligent person who knows the business aspects of boxing." Mr. Rosenthal first acted as Mr. Starling's lawyer in 1984. The relationship is one of (continued on page 22) c< 1 ' ~j I rIll Bill Butler Fishers Island Shopping Center Finest Fruits and Vegetables Finest quality meats Ice Cold Beer & Soda Fresh Pastries & Hot Coffee All your Grocery Needs Delivery Available Call 7255 Deli Sandwiches Made to Order Call ahead for fast service Bill & Colleen Bloethe, Prop., P.O. Box 658, F.I.N.Y. 516-788-7255 22 Fishers /sland Gautte Boxing Champ (continuedJrom page 2/) friendship rather than financial return, and he does not charge for his services. Mr. Rosenthal describes the boxing world as "somewhere between championship wrestling and baseball. ..It has some true sports elements and some real genuine competition. It takes tremendous skill and fortitude. "But it is a legitimate sport close to losing its legitimacy. It's a real mix of people. Some people who are very legitimate and others who are circus types." The boxing career of Mr. Starling, who grew up and lives in Hartford, has resembled that of movie character Rocky Balboa. He won the world title last summer at 29, an advanced age for a boxer, when his career was thought to be on the wane. Not only that, hut he won the title from Mark Breland, a former Olympian champion and media favorite, with an 11th round knock- out. Mr. Starling, whose record is 44-4, was considered a top prospect in the early 80's and fought for the world welterweight crown in 1982 and 1984 but lost in a close decision to champion Donald Curry. From there, his career stalled as many fighters avoided him and he lost two more fights. The rollercoas- ter ride of boxing was demonstrated by the fact that Mr. Starling fought for a purse of just $5,000 in Hartford only two years after earning $250.000 against Donald Curry. The victory over Breland was a big surprise in the boxing world and has vaulted Mr. Starling back into the big money. A return fight between the two boxers last month in Las Vegas ended in a draw. Although the draw was a disappointment to Mr. Starling. it was almost as good as a win because he was able to retain his title. Despite his involvement, Mr. Rosenthal said he is not a big fight fan. "I'm not a born boxing enthusiast," Mr. Rosenthal said. "I really like Marlon, that's why I'm doing this." SCOUTING NEWS: Brendan Smith and Kevin Doucette advanced -to second class scouts this winter in the Fishers Island Boy Scout troop and Michael Wall advanced to tenderfoot scout. All three Island youths earned citizenship, communications and physical fitness skill awards as well as the first aid skill, which was taught by fire chief Tom Doherty. An three boys have started a bird house and feeding project as part of their certifi- cation for conservation skills. In other scouting news, Mrs. John Chestnut donated a Wildlife America book to the troop. Also, a bowl-a-thon was held to raise money for the troop with Kevin Doucette raising the most money. BOYS BASKETBALL FINISHES 10-6 Although the ending wasn't as sweet as last year, the F.I. High School basketball team finished with a 10-6 record. the best one in years. The Vikings closed the season on February 26 at the Hammonassett Tournament. which they won last year, with a 54-52 overtime loss to the St. Thomas More Chancellors. The team was led by the fine play of 6'5" center Ken Ahman and 5'7" guard/forward David Zanghetti. Playing in his sixth and final year as a Viking, Ken led the team in scoring with a 14-point average. He was also the leader in rebounds and blocked shots. David Zanghelli, who has played in 180 consecutive games for the school, led the team in assists, steals, and foul shooting while holding a close second in scoring and rebounding. Junior forward Jim Thomp- son, playing with his usual aggressiveness, broke a school record for the most steals in a game, with 11 against the Williams School in December. Seventh grader Andrew Corsaro helped the team in all areas of play. In late January, Andrew scored a personal and team season high of 27 points against the Salem Cougars. BOMBS AWAY... David Zanghetti puts up a shot against the Cutler School during 52-39 Viking triumph. (Photo: Ok.. Edw.rd.) REJECTED! Andy Corsaro hm shot blocked during February game against the Cutler School. But Fishers /sland prevailed in the end 52.39. Brian Faulkner, 15. and Jack Nelson look on for the Vikings. (Pbmo: Die.. Edwulb) if I I :1 .1 ;1 " Fishers Island Gazette 23 F.I. ALUMNI WIN An alumni team defeated a teacher I student squad from F.L High School 48-42 in early April. David Hoch of the class of 1968 scored 24 points and was named "most valuable alumnus" for his performance. l.R. Edwards and Tommy Doyen, who were co-MVP's of the EI. team in the 1979- 80 season, Norm Doucette, a MVP in 1977- 78, and Ricky Jenssen, a school MVP in both 1986 and 1987, played for the alumni. Coach Dan Gillan led the high school team with 12 points. Linda and David Zanghetti and Jack Cypherd all scored six points for the Vikings. I ARMAN NAMED MVP Senior Kenny Ahman was named most valuable player for the boy's basketball team at Fishers Island High School this past winter. Ken led the team to a 10-6 record. Andy Corsaro was named most improved player. Linda Zanghetti was named most valu- able player for the girl's squad for the third consecutive year. The most improved trophy was awarded to Kristin Roy. Girls Basketball Team Posts Winning Season I , I In the five years that Dan Gillan has coached the girl's basketball team, it hasn't had a losing season. This season was no exception as the girls compiled a 7-2 record. In her fifth and final year as a Viking, Linda Zanghetti led the team in scoring with an 18- point average. She also averaged more than two assists and four steals a game. Kristin Roy, also a senior, and Karena Elwell played tenacious defense under the boards grabbing seven and eight rebounds per game respectively. The team received a lot of help off the bench from Sandi Doherty, asshe averaged two points and two rebounds a game. She also got her first starts in the final two games of the season. The season was highlighted by a 23-22 victory in the season finale against the Salem High Cougars. The away win avenged a loss to Salem the week before. . . . , !' High school player David Zanghetti scores a layup as J.R. Edwards trails during alumni game. Alumni defeated the school 48-42. (Photo: Dkk F..dwards) Linda Zanghetti shoots over a stiff Cutler School defense during February game that Fishers Island won 40-37. (P1loto: Dick EdWIrIb) Island Interiors Reupholstering & Repairing of Furniture I , I /(/j~ ,11~ PAINTINGS Local tel. # 7541 212-674-4157 NATIONAL ARTS CLUB N. Y.C. WESTCHESTER, N. Y. CHESTER, VT. FISHERS ISLAND, N. Y. Telephone 516-788-7809 !I I 24 Fishers Island Gazette After reading the Tennessee Williams play, "A Streetcar Named Desire'" the ninth and eleventh grades had an opportunity to see the play live on Broadway. With their chaperons, Tiina Booth and John Weil, they went to the Circle In The Square Theater on March 16 to see a 2:30 matinee showing of the play. Afterwards they proceeded to a restaurant which served Indian cuisine. Meri Lee Wall said that she "found the play very enjoyable" while Karena Elwell commented that "the characters were very believable." . . . After being snowed out in February, the fifth and sixth graders were finally able to visit the Millstone Energy Center and Nautilus Memorial on March 18. Their chaperon, Ms. Fran Kelley, said that the personnel at the Energy Center in Niantic "were very matter-of-fact about nuclear energy." While there, Mikey Wall tried on a radiation suit. The group then went to see the Nautilus Memorial in Groton. The Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine and also the first vessel to visit the SCHOOL NOTES skiing. Even though this was the first time skiing for some, everybody thought it was a worthwhile and exciting experience. . . . On April 6, the Spanish II and III classes took a field trip to East Hartford High School to see a production of Don Quixote. After the play they went to Margaritaville in the Hartford Civic Center. . . . On March 19th the Juniors held a St. Patrick's day dinner at the school. The Juniors raised $935, this money will go towards their senior class trip. Leslie Tombari won the raffle which consisted of an Easter basket filled with Ukranian eggs. . . . During the second half of this school year several students received academic and athletic awards. Carolyn Stepanek was awarded second prize in the C. W. Post Poets Contest, where over 900 entries were received. Tracey Carlson and Andrew (continued on page 26) High schO()[ class portrait. North Pole. After going inside the sub and seeing an exhibit about the Nautilus, the kids went out for pizza. . . . On February 5, grades one through four went to see Mr. and Mrs. Fish at Avery Point in Groton. The husband and wife team from Maine were invited by Project 0, with whom the school is affiliated. Mr. and Mrs. Fish taught the children about local sea life. Jessica DuBrey said that "they sure knew a lot about sea animals." Everyone had a good time with the good-natured couple. . . . On January 28 through February I, grades 9-12 had the opportunity to go on a skiing trip at Newcomb, New York. The students that went were Karena Elwell, Brian Faulkner, Tracey Carlson, Lee Ann Messina, Vona Gregory, Jim Thompson, Jack Cypherd, Kenny Ahman, and Cristen Roy. Also attending were Dr. Tom Roy, Roberta Elwell, Dan Gillan, and Rick Ahman. During their visit they were able to experience cross-country and downhill (Pboto: Dick Ed_rds) FOUR SENIORS TO GRADUATE ,~ I .v~ This year Fishers Island School has doubled its graduating class-up to four. All four students aTe planning to attend college. Linda Zanghetti, daughter of Ron and Kathleen Zanghetti, will be moving off the Island for the first time in her eighteen years. Simmons College has already accepted her and she has decided to major in physical therapy. Although Linda has "no regrets about school here" she is "glad to be getting out of it." Linda is looking forward to meeting new people and having new experiences in Boston. Jack Cypherd, a newcomer to the island, is planning to attend the University of South Florida majoring in business. This summer Jack will be working at The Fishers Island Country Club on the golf course. He also hopes to practice his golfing skills in college. Jack has only attended The Fishers Island School for one year and he enjoyed "the extra attention, due to the small number of students." His parents, Barbara and Nick Nelson, are planning to move to Mystic this year and Jack is looking forward to visiting Fishers Island during his summer breaks. Kristin Roy is not yet sure about which college she will be attending. She has already Graduating seniors/rom left; Kristin Roy, Linda Zanghetti, Jack Cypherd, and Ken Ahman. (Photo: Okk Edwuds) 11.......1 . Joseph L. Townsend I I INSURANCE I -- -~1~"" 11"-~~ .JJ ~~_~~~... ...... Representing TheTravelersJ '0/ ~!~!;j;' "t''''''~ Homeowners · Auto · Yacht 216 Main Street, Greenport. 477-0153 Fishers Island Gazette 25 received an acceptance letter from Pennsyl- vania State University, but she hopes to be accepted at Dartmouth. She plans to major in business and economics. Kristin hopes to compete on the swim team. Kristin and her father, Thomas Roy, have been living here for three years. Her mother, Cynthia Tuthill, lives in Boston and Kristin visits her often. Kenneth Ahman, son of Lillie and Ricky Ahman, is planning to further his education in college, although he is not yet sure where. He's interested in liberal arts and hopes to participate in intramural basketball. When he was asked what he'd miss on the Island, he responded, "The clean air and blue skies." He also wants everyone to know, "I wish I could stay here forever and ever and ever." Teacher Awarded Grant The National Endowment for the Hu- manities has selected Tiina Booth, the secondary English teacher at Fishers Island School, to participate in one of their seminars for school teachers this summer. Ms. Booth is one of fifteen teachers selected nationwide to be invited to study with Prof. J'ames Miller of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The seminar is entitled, "Four Classic Afro-American Novels: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Native Son, Invisible Man, and Song of Solomon." Participants will examine the ways in which the writers of these novels "have grappled with the problems of the self, racial and cultural identity, and the relationship of Afro- Americans to American society." ~ ~ Lara's Theme interior design studio SPECIALIZING IN: Cua/om- -Wall covering -draperies, balloon, and roman shades - bed cov- ering - reupholstery and slipcovers . blinds, shades and verticals Fishers Island, New York (516) 788-7075 Old Saybrook, Ct (203) 388-9244 Laura G. Forgione Interior Designer 26 Fishers /sland Gazdte School Notes (continuedJrom page 24) Corsaro won $25 each in the Suffolk County Dental Society Limmerick Contest. Kristin Roy received a New York State Regents Scholarship. Sarah Vincent was awarded the most valuable cheerleader award, Lorie Sanchez was the most improved cheerleader. An honorable mention award was given to Jessica Vincent. . . . This year's Adult Education proved to be very successful. There were many new and exciting courses in which to participate and people of all ages got involved. The Adult Ed. Dinner, held March 12 at the American Legion, was a great success and lots of fun. The Fishers Island Recorder Ensemble added a very enjoyable touch to the dinner by performing several tunes. . . . The Teachers' Association held a BINGO night to benefit the Scholarship Fund on Friday, March 25. "It was quite successful," stated Mrs. Sandy Towle. "I was delighted to see so many of our elementary and secondary students as winners." An added attraction was Frances Kelley and Deb Walters as Vanna and her helper. Mrs. Towle was also pleased at the sharing of personal talents and items. All gifts and food were donated by the faculty at their own expense. (Notes were compiled by Jim Thompson, Yona Gregory, Kristin Roy, Ken Ahman, and Jack Cypherd) OSPREY Dark body hovers wings trembling Keen eyes seek glimmering scales in sunbright waters The pluoge through air and water shatters the stillness The explosion of heavy wings again breaking free Straining, climbing Soaring, crying A flash of wet silver tightly grasped in sharp claws He screams his success Carolyn Stepanek . . . There once was a woman from the Nile, Who had a wonderful smile. Her teeth were so clean, No tartar was seen. And that, at that time, was the style. Andrew Corsaro . . . There was an old man named Pete, Who equipped his dentures with feet. When time for a check~up, He wound them the heck-up, And off they walked down the street. Tracey Carlson STUDENTS RAISE MONEY FOR TRIP The senior class continued their fund- raising activities as soon as school started in September. They are going on a Caribbean cruise in April, and spent the summer working at the movie theater, selling candy and Fishers Island Frisbees. In September, they started working with Mr. Carey Matthiessen and his employees at the oyster pond. Along with their class advisor, Miss Horowitz, they scraped barnacles from buoys and loaded nets with seed oysters. They also held a successful car wash over Labor Day, at which they sold baked goods, vegetables, and Anna Zanghetti's famous Christmas balls. Mary Zanghetti contrib- uted one of her delicious lasagnas for a raffle, which was won by Dr. Roy. The seniors' largest single fund raiser was the Senior Dinner which was held on January 12. The dinner was followed by the tradi- tional dessert auction, where the largest bid was $75 for an apricot nectar cake by Anna Zanghetti. They are now finished with raising money. and can look forward to their relaxing senior trip to Barbados, Marti- nique, and other islands. Student Officers Elected Student Council elections were held in the fall. The following students were elected: President-Ken Ahman Vice President-Jim Thompson Secretary-David Zanghetti Treasurer-Karena Elwell STUFFY HEAD COLD? SINUS? HAYFEVER? DIAPER RASH? CHAPPED HANDS? or LIPS? . Keep RELIEF as close as your medicine cabinet with... I -~~K- "/I ?~1 ,~.. L BOROLEUM .Ince 180. GuarantHd and prspared by SINCLAIR PHARMACAL CO., INC. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 053.0 Swans break through ;cr nrar Fishers Island Country Club. (PhoIO: Chullf Mo.rc.n) Fishers Island Gazette 27 Adult Education Going Strong at F.I. School If you happen to stop by the Fishers Island School on a cold Monday night in January, you might be surprised to find it hopping. Teenagers and community members play basketball under the watchful eye of Dan Gillan. He runs this open gym program year-round, although after school ends it turns into the highly popular summer basketball league. Roberta Elwell leads a physical fitness program, which incorpo- rates walking and aerobics. Woodworking continues to be one of the most popular programs, and John Weil has sacrificed a night at his Connecticut home to insure that EDWARDS LECTRIC & LECTRONICS RESIDENTIAL & MARINE HOUSE WIRING NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICES OUR SPECIALITY GENERATOR INSTAllATIONS I~~~~~.~~n~ VHF MARINE OE.4LER CALL ON VHF/FM ch. 16 CALL SIGN: WHG-848 VHF MARINE INSTALLATIONS & REPAIR NEW YORK STATE & FCC llCENSED I . DISCOUNT MARINE HARDWARE . DISCOUNT MARINE ELECTRONICS R A y E o W A R o S TEll 7567 , II it continues. Aspiring writers also meet under the guidance of Tiina Booth, in a course entitled '.Writing from Experience." Wayne Schaedler shares his musical talent with a group of adults interested in playing the recorder. And this is only Monday's schedule of activities! The rest of the week is devoted to recreation and crafts. Adult volleyball meets on Tuesday nights, and has proven to be so much fun that they also play informally on Saturday nights. Lynn Horowitz says that they sometimes have enough people for three full teams, and Dan Gillan reports a similar success with his intermediate and advanced tennis lessons. Fran Kelley has introduced her unique talent to the island through her course on pysanky or Ukrainian Egg Decorating. When Sis Matthiessen returns from her trip to Africa, she will provide instruction on knitting for be- ginners. All classes cost $10, plus there may be an additional charge for materials. If you have any suggestions for other courses, or would like to offer a course yourself, please give Tiina Booth (7110) or Jo-Ann Thompson (7758) a call. . , ~~- /j' l~"~,,':i.":' .<'7/.:" '. . .;,p..,- 10, ,.:...... ,.,..n .~~.u ""MiA .." t. .-4,,- .'~' , Lois and Peter Derderian cheer on swimmers at a Special Olympics competition in Palm B~ach. Florida, in early March. In th~ background clapping is Barbara Edwards. The Derderians, who are summer residents oj Fishers Island, help in a number oj Special Olympic activities as part oj the National Exchange Club. (Photo: Dick Edwards) Fishers Island Gazette 29 I I I I I Pierre duPont III, Dies at 77 Pierre duPont lIl, a lifelong and well- respected resident of Fishers Island, died this April at his Delaware home. He was 77 and had been in poor health for several months. Mr. duPont was a vice president of the Du Pont company before retiring in 1965. He was very active in community affairs on Fishers Island. He was a president of the Fishers Island Country Club for many years and was a long-time director of the Fishers Island Development Corporation (FIDCQ). In the period after World War II, Mr. duPont played an important role in a number of land transactions which helped to shape the current Fishers Island. He organized a group which purchased the mansion houses and the Hay Harbor area from the Ferguson Family in the 1940's. The mansion houses were then sold to individual families. He also played an important role in the purchase of the former Fort Wright area from the U.S. government. Mr. duPont was an active sailor and sailed in races to Bermuda and even Sweden. He was also a tennis enthusiast. "Pierre was vitally interested in Fishers Island," said long-time friend Lawrence Bogert. "His commitment to the Island was very deep. "He was a thorough gentleman and had a marvelous sense of humour. He was respected by virtually everyone." Mr. duPont vacationed on Fishers Island as a child. He married his wife, the former Jane Holcomb, on Fishers Island in a ceremony presided over by Bishop Hobson, according to Mr. Bogert. Mrs. duPont died in 1985. Mr. duPont is survived by his son Pierre duPont IV and two daughters, Jane duPont Kidd of Dallas and Michele duPont Goss of San Francisco. Me. duPont was also active in many civic duties in Delaware. He was a chairman of the Delaware Chamber of Commerce and then United Way of Delaware. He was also president of the American Museum of Immigration. II " H ~ . The biggest snowstorm oj the winter struck on January 9. Eight inches o/snow were recorded on Fishers Island. (Photo: Dk.. E4wanb) DOYEN'S RENAMED ISLAND GENERAL Doyen's Store, which was sold to Bob and Louisa Evans in December, has been renamed Island General. The Evans held a contest to rename the store, and 50 entries were submitted. EI. student Carolyn Stepanek won with her entry Island Trader, which was altered slightly to Island General. Mr. Evans said he expects a new sign to be erected this spring. The Doyen family had operated a general store on Fishers Island for many decades until the sale in December. SUMMER HOURS SET FOR LIBRARY The Fishers Island Library will be open from 9 am until noon Monday through Saturday, and from 1:30 until 5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the summer season. The summer season will run from June 13 until September 17. Medical Office Remodeled The medical office on Fishers Island received a $3,000 facelift this winter. New windows and a new sink were installed in the x-ray room, and the examination room received new wall paper and linoleum flooring, according to Cathe- rine Jenssen, secretary of the Island Health Project. 30 Fisht'rs Island Gazdtt' News Briefs SOUTH OLD TO ELIMINATE FUNDING TO F.I. LIBRARY The Southold Town Board has voted to eliminate all funding to libraries in the town, including the Fishers Island Library, beginning in 1989. The town has allocated about $4,000 a year to the library in recent years. This allocation represents approxi- mately 15 percent of the library's annual budget. Library President Sis Matthiessen called a special meeting of the library board in April to discuss the matter. The board voted to seek funding from the Fishers Island school budget to offset the loss in town funds. Any funding from the school budget would require a special district-wide vote. Mrs. Matthiessen said such a step is needed to raise the necessary funds to operate the library. The bulk of the library's funding comes from private donations. . . . SCHOOL PROPOSES BUDGET INCREASE A $1.2 million school budget has been proposed by the Fishers Island School Board for the 1988-89 school year. The budget would be a 12.6 percent increase over the current school budget of $1.06 million. District residents were to vote on the proposed budget at the school district annual meeting on May 10. School Principal Dr. Thomas Roy said the budget, if approved by the voters, would call for a tax increase of about five percent. An eight percent increase in teacher salaries and higher costs for insurance are primarily responsible for the higher budget, Dr. Roy said. The new budget does not call for any significant changes in school programs or staff," Dr. Roy said. . . . DOYEN RE-APPOINTED TO ZONING BOARD The Southold Town Board unanimously re-appointed Serge Doyen in March to another five-year term on the town's zoning board of appeals. Mr. Doyen has been a member of the zoning board since its inception in 1958. Prior to that, he served two years on the planning and zoning commission, which the zoning board replaced. A life-long resident of Fishers Island, Mr. Doyen was the first ferry district manager from 1948 to 1950. In 1950, he took over the family liquor store and operated it until the store was sold to Chip duPont in 1978. DEMOCRAT WINS IN SPECIAL TRUSTEE RACE Democrat Frank Kujawski won a decisive victory over his Republican rival Philip Goubeaud for a seat on the Southold Board of Trustees. The final count in the special election was Mr. Kujawski with 1948 votes and Mr. Goubeaud with 1436 votes. Mr. Kujawski will fill the unexpired term of Ms. Ellen Larsen, who was elected to the Southold Town Board in the November election. This trustee term runs until the end of 1989. Members of the board of trustees are responsible for all town lands under water, such as creeks, inlets and wetlands. The board also issues permits for dock, building, and dredging projects. Local bays do not come under the board's jurisdiction as they are the state's responsibility. Mr. Kujawski is a high school science teacher who lives in Mattituck. Mr. Gou- beaud lives in Southold and is the manager of the Shelter Island Yacht Club. 1 Dick Grt'bt' and Norman Doucdte supuvist' as one of the old Nordberg gent'rators is lifted onto af/atbed truck. All three generators, which have not been ust'dJor aboutfive years, were removedfrom the utility company plant in February and sold Jar scrap. The Nordberg generators had been the main source oj power Jar tht' Is/and Jrom the 40's to the 60's and were then ust'd as backup until the early 80's. (Pbolo: Dick Elh...rcb) Around the Town with Ann Walsh Anthony The blooms of spring make many minds turn to thoughts of amour and weddings. This spring Allison Kibbe has had her mind on two weddings, both of them hers! Allison married Maynard DeeD (pronounced Dane) in a civil ceremony in New York City on March 31, 1988. Maynard is from Holland and in keeping with the Dutch customs of marriage-all Dutch have both a civil and a religious ceremony. in that order-the couple will travel to Haarlem, Holland for a church ceremony on May 28th. . . . Items closer to the home front: Cathy Peishoff will marry Gil Zerkel in Philadel- phia on June 26. David Haeh and Liz Campbell will marry in Coventry, Rhode Island on October I and Will Christie and Debbie Cant will marry in Buffalo on October 15. In a script that could rival anything seen on daytime television, former "One Life to Live" star Cordelia Biddle will marry Steve Zettler aboard the Munna- tawket on August 13. Part-time purser Bill Henderson, a justice of the peace in Connecticut. will perform the ceremony with Captain Mark Easter as the couple's witness. . . . That elusive couple, Richard (Bud) Zanghetti and Pamela Phillips are still keeping us at bay. When reached by telephone, Bud would not commit to a wedding date except to say that it would not be any time this year. Weil keep you posted as details become available. . . . The next time you are around the town. ,I take a look at the old Pickle's Parlor. which used to be the Windsurfing store. which was once Doyen's. This summer. Mary Hotch- kiss Harvey, Allison Ijams and Rachel Ijams Schmader will be the proprietors of Beach Plum. Featuring moderately priced gifts, Beach Plum will carry imported Portuguese and Italian ceramics, paper products. rag rugs and a myriad of other items from lamps to beach toys. Rachel, Allison and Mary are also hoping to carry the old faithful Fishers Island belts and ties. Opening Memorial Weekend through Labor Day, seven days a week (beginning June 20) Beach Plum should add an exciting dimension to Fishers shopping. . . . The birth of Emma Ann Edwards has been announced by her proud grandfather. Ray. The daughter of Randy and Liz Edwards of Stonington, Maine, Emma weighed 8lbs. at birth on December 5,1987. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dreyer announced the birth of their son Nicholas William, born on May 2, 1988. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dreyer of Fishers Island and Paramus, N.J. --- 4 ...~DW I . , -...,,,...... .. ,. .. .\\'" Fishers Island Gazette 31 ~ J~ 'Ill . d. k:n~ -- -- The Race Point glides past crane replacing piers at Silver Eel Pond. Whaling City Dredge & Drydock oj Croton replaced six pier clusters at a cost oj $97,500 in late October. The pier clusters, called dolphins, had sustained substantial rot damage and were replaced by pressure treated dolphins. {PbGto:CharlieMol'Janl ~ ,\ Master oj ceremonies John Clavin congratulates Bob WaD during special dinner honoring the retiring Jire chieJ in February. The newly electedJire chieJ Tom Doherty is in the background. (Photo: Charl~ MOl'Janl ....... .. --~i - ,. ~. .- ~, ~ _d-~4H ," 1i~~ ~ . It. ''w~''''''" -- ..,. L.J - ~1. ,~~ ., ~,~~~ -"'" - #N"~'';'-''''''-~''- ~-~,.; Seals relax in the early April sunshine on a rock outcropping about 100 yards oJJ the north shore oj Fishers /sland near the Fishers Island Country Club. Dozens oj seals spend the winter months oJJ Fishers Island each year, usually departing Jar more northern waters in late April. (Photo: Oar~ MOI"pn) I'll'! IFRSGAZEll E US POSTAGE ISlA N f) PAID Fishers Island Civic Assn. FISHERS IS. NY Fishers Is., New York 06390 06390 Permit *4