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Home My WebLink About1994 Vol 8 No 4 Fall I ~~;~~d I FISHERS ISLAND Vol. 8 No.4 Fall 1994 A Fishers Island Civic Association Publication I I I I I Leslie Go.. Photo . (I-r) Mason Horn, Peter Wall and Elliott Gillan triple-team a defender from Norwich, Conn. in the first season o' youth soccer on Fishers Island. Team members (I-r) David Burnham, Matthew Reale, Brendan Conroy and Colin Waller discuss strategy on the sldeUnes. See story on Page 22. Civic Association Approves '94 Growth Plan , Ily DAN GORDON The packaging has been improved, but the message remains the same. The updated Fishers Island Growth Plan em- phasizeselements of the original plan pub- lished in the mid-80s: seasonal develop- ment should be limited; the year-round population should be increased; theIsland' s fragile environment must be protected. Readers will find the 33-page report more comprehensible and interesting than the original because it is written in a sim- plified and direct manner. r I , "The original assumptions of the growth report still hold true today," said Leslie Goss, president of the Fishers Island Civic Association and head of the Growth Plan Committee. "People are still very anx- ious about slowing seasonal development so that it does not compromise quality of life. They are also very concerned about enhancing the year-round population." The Growth Plan Committee tried to make the report "more friendly" by using specific examples and direct language, Ms. Goss said. The update serves as a report card on the Island's response to the original growth plan. The document points to a number of positive developments, but indicates little improvement has been maae to resolve the major problems. Listing past efforts to increase the year- round population, the growth plan points to creation of the Walsh Park affordable hous- ing program, expansion of the ferry sched- ule making commuting to the mainland easier and introduction of the magnet pro- Continued on Page 21 2 Fishers Island Gazelle LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor; I have the greatest respect for the eap- tains and crew of our ferries. They do an excellent job. However, I do have a com- plaint with the rules that are made by the [ferry] commissioners. Case in point On September 8, I went to New London on the 6 a.m. boat to do my shopping as I usually do. I arrived back at the dock at 10;50 a.m. in order to catch the II ;30 a.m. ferry. After waiting 40 minutes with other drivers, we were told we would not get on the boat, which was already loaded with cars and four large trucks. The crew and Mark were very nice and offered to put my groceries on hoard as I did not wish to wait for the next boat at 3;30 p.m. They would bring the car over on the nex t boat. The Fishers Island Gazelle, sponsored by the Fishers Island Civie Associa- tion, is a not.for-profit publication, published quarterly in winter, spring, summer, and fall. Editor Betty Ann Rubinow Associate Editor Dan Gordon Assistant to the Editor Sarah Malinowski Contributors in this Issue John Bumham, Leslie Goss, Gene Henson, Ted Harrington, Edwin Homing, Robert S. Morton, Stowe C. Phelps, Helen Scott Reed, Mary Roberts Photographers AI Gordon, Ann Mudge, John Weil Controller Sarah Rose AdvertisinglNewsstand Sales Frank Gillan Computer Support Bill Ridgway Subscriptions are $15 per year. Please mail your order with a check to the Fishers Island Gazette. Also contact the Gazelle for advertising rates. The Fishers Island Gazelle, 80x 573 Fishers Island, NY 06390 When I took my round nip ticket to the purser, I was informed that it would cost another $5 [for an unaccompanied vehicle]. Why? It was not my fault, nor was it my wish not to bring my car back to the Island at 11:30a.m.lfmycarhad been in line and I had wandered up Captain' s Walk, the car would be put on with no charge. What is the difference? I was more than willing to meet the next boat and lake the car off myself. There has to be some means that a year-round resident can get over and back at specified times. Perhaps if when the round nip ticket is bought, we have to specify what boat we are coming back on, and we are responsible for being there 20 minutes beforedepanure. This would guar- antee our return at the specified time. I do not feel that we, who use the boal as a necessity, not a convenience, should be bumped for someone who comes over to play golf or whatever. Another thought, maybe there should beaspecial boat just for freight. Four trucks easily lake the space of six or more cars. Other ferries such as Orient Point have reservations from both sides. All ideas have advantages and disad- vantages, but l~ere must be some that have more advantages for the local population. I surely hope the commissioners will lake our needs into consideration and come up Q:clebrate the iRolidays V with a <Birt i-4l ~ubs(ription to the jfishcrs ~sland <Bazette ...See Page 31 for Details . this ballerina pig shows perfect form tee- ing off last August at the HOG. See page 28 for a clue to the Identity of this intrepid sportsman. with better rules than the inconsiderate ones they have now. Sincerely, Catherine Hancock The Fishers Island Gazettewlshes to thank the following advertisers who have supported our efforts to bring accurate news, Information, and humor to Ihls community during the past year. Action Air Bakery Soutlne Beach Plum Beachcomber Interiors Bliss Exterminators Boswell, Ellen W., Real Estate Boxwood Interiors Dick's Garage Docko, Inc. Doherty, Beals & Banks Evans Real Estate Feldman Brothers Fishers Island Mobil Fishers Island Real Estate Gada, A. John, Contracting Glnnel Real Estate Hightower, Mark, Accounting Holdridge Island Galley Joanne's Gold n Silver Shop Kidder Peabody Klingerman Travel Lara's Theme Lawrence & Memorial Hospital M. J. Sullivan Mallove's Mystic Isle Realty, Inc. Mystic Shipyard Parade Ground Apartments Peishoff, John J. Pirate's Cove Marine, Inc. Rizzo Construction Pool Co., Inc. Robert Doyen Seaside Home & Garden Works Sinclair Pharmacal Co. Sportsmen's Den St. luke's Roosevelt Hospital Termlnlx Topper's The Noank Veterinary Hospltat Treat's Pool & Spa Village Greenery Walsh Contracting, L TD Z & S Conlractlng ~~ Small Satellite Dishes Bring Digital TV to F.I. DirecTV has arrived. Small IS-inch digital television satelli te dishes are sproUl- ing upall over Fishers Island, with demand definitely exceeding availability. The dishes range in price from $700 to $900 and are available for purchase from the Fishers Island Telephone Company and from other retail outlets, such as Sears. However, only the telephone company can make the final connection to the system. As of mid -October, the telcphone com- pany rcponed 12 units up and running. "Right now we have 53 names in a bin, and we will draw them at random as each unit arrives," said Tom Doheny, president of the telephone company. "We expect six more dishes by the end of this year and hopefully many more after the first of next year." The first dish went up in July at the utility office. All units must face southwest to pick up signals from two GM Hughes Electronic Corp. satellites orbiting 22,300 miles above Eanh. The monthly service fee for digital satellite television is about $22, depending on how many channels are requested. DirecTV offers 150 channels with spons, business, movie and many pay-per-view channels. Pay-per-view movies. for ex- ample, are $2.99, run on the half hour and are activated through a box placed on or near the television. Initial targets for this new technology are the 35 million homes in the United States not served by cable television. There are two major differences between these services, however. DirecTV does not carry local television channels, which must be accessed by turning offDirecTV and using an antenna. Also, different televisions in the same house will not be able to tune in to different stations while on the satellite sys- tem. Viewers mal' purchase an additional receiver for $500 to achieve this goal. To place a name "in the bin," send it to the Fishers Island Telephone Company along with a $35 activation fee. - - Fishers Island GazeUe 3 AI Gordon Photo · The Fishers Island Garbage District sponsored lts annual hazardous waste disposal day last August. Workers from Clean Harbors Environmental Services of Quincy, Mass. take a break as they complete the processing of 15 barrels of waste, including paint solvents, aerosol cans, oven and drain cleaners, metal polish and wood strippers. Water Company Locates New Sources of Water in Two Wells By DAN GORDOS Fishers Island Water Company offi- cials reponed promising results in two of the three test wells they drilled last summer in an effon to increase the Island's water supply. The water company will decide this winter which of the two sites to develop and will incorporate it into the system next spring, according to Water Company Presi- dent Tom Doheny. On another front, water company offi- cials met in October with other Island rep- resentatives and members of the Suffolk County Planning Commission to discuss possible regulations to protect the water- shed for the Island's reservoir system. A joint two-year Fishers Island Con- servancy/SuffolkCounty Heath Depanment study released earlier this year recom- mended that environmental regulations be established in the watershed area to ensure that the Island's backup reservoirs do not become polluted. "Everyone wants watershed protec- tion," said Mr. Doheny, referring to various Island officials at the meeting, including representatives from F1DCO, the Fishers Island Conservancy and the Fishers Island Civic Association. "We just have to decide how it should be structured," he said. Regulations could range from a build- ing moratorium on currently unimproved lots to additional requirements concerning three undeveloped building sites around Barlow Pond, which is the Island's central reservoir, according to Mr. Doheny. "However, no decision will be made without full public knowledge," Mr. Doheny said. "We do not want to do any- thing without public input." Two wells at Middle Farms driving range supply the Island's water, with the reservoir system used as backup. The Island's reservoir had not been used for five years until last summer when the water company tapped into it for several weeks while performing maintenance on one of the wells. "Fishers Island has the only reservoir on Long Island," Mr. Doheny said. "This makes it difficult because there is no prece- dent in the area [of reservoir watershed]." Island water officials will communi- cate with water companies in upstate New York to determine what their regulations are, said Mr. Doheny, adding that he hopes some type of watershed protection plan would be adopted here in the next two years. Continu.ed to Page 21 4 Fishers Island Gazette Matty Matthiessen: Architect and Naturalist lie/en Scali Reed. an Is/and resident for nearly 30 years. and a Mallhiessen neigh- bor for the past 20 years. submilled this slOry 10 the Gazelle with the following note: "Friends suggested you might be interested in this as he [Matty Mallhiessen] turns 92 sane and hearty!" By HELEN SCOTT REED Many may not know that our beloved. sometime irreverent and always charming Matty Matthiessen is a well-known archi- tect. They may be more inclined to think of him as a naturalist. botanist and fisherman and be unaware of his distinguished career as a designer of buildings, responsible for some of the handsomest houses on Fishers Island. Erard Adolf Matthiessen was born in 1902 in Chicago. His grandparents emi- grated from Schleswig-Holstein in the mid- 19th century. Mr. Matthiessen graduated from Yale and in 1929 from Columbia Architecture School. He lived in Jrvinb>ton. N.Y. and after the war. in Stamford, Conn. Over the years, his partners included Henry Otis Chapman. Warren B. Green and Verner Johnson. The firm Matthiessen. Johnson & Green was based in Stamford, Conn from 1947-52. In 1925, shortly after marrying, Mr. Matthiessen built his family home (now owned by Sanford Blank) on Fishers Is- land. It is a handsome shingle-style Colo- nial Revival set deep in the woods west of Hungry Point. It was through these woods that the Matthiessens and many helpers began to carve nature trails. These paths traversed the East End and gave joy to several genera- tions of children and grown-ups who fol- lowed the yellow diamond markers (and the terrier, Bravo) for breathtaking views. rare plants. mosquitoes, extraordinary bird life and streams with fresh water. often accompanied by a considerate tin cup hang- ing ncarby. These walks were detailed by a map and were maintained well into the 19705. Similar Colonial style shingle houses that followed in 1929 around Clay Point include the Franklin Haines house (now Thomas W. Cashel) and the large stone and shingle Donaldson Brown House (now Riegel-Pearson). which were both designed with his partner Mr. Chapman. M:' ~. ~,,~ " ;~... ~ _...~ AI Gordon Photo . Charles B. Ferguson (I) and Matty Matthlessen at the dedication May 28 of the Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust. These houses had an entrance hall fea- turing a view of the sea. a large living room, library, dining room, kitchen/service areas and bedroom suites on both first and sec- ond floors. Full basements were common, including laundry, furnace and work rooms. Frequently there were fireplaces to take the chill out of spring and fall weekends. The interiors featured natural wood paneling, built-in cupboards and shelves and finely detailed mantles. The attached garages were useful for equipment and boat storage, as well as for cars. In 1929, Mr. Matthiessen and Mr. Chapman designed the spectacular Norman Provincial house overlooking Barley Field Cove. It was built for J. Cheney Wells (subsequent owners included Snow, Milliken, Gengras, Lynch, Salzman). Visi- tors enter the long double exposure living room through a hall tower with tile floors and a circular staircase with an iron railing. French doors open onto a terrace that en- compasses an extraordinary view of the Atlantic Ocean and the sunrise. Charming bedrooms and a large service wing curve with the hill site. The Bauhaus and International style revolutionized architectural history in the I930s. The John Nicholas Brown house by Richard Neutra in 1938 introduced modem architecture to Fishers Island. After serving in the Navy, Mr. Matthiessen returned in 1937 to design the John Hay Whitney house (now John Brim) with its distinctive turquoise trim and in 1959, the Lamont duPont Jr. house (now Meyer family) high on Clay Point. Ribbon windows, flat roofs, terraces, flowing inte- rior spaces and indoor-outdoor exchange distinguish this style. Mr. Matthiessen also worked on the Beach Club at Chocomount (renovated in 1949 for Mrs. Kenyon Boocock), the Van Horn Ely House of 1949 (now Thomas Kean), and the Cass Canfield House built in 1951 (now Horace Kelland), all ver- sions of the modern one-story "ranch house" popuIar in the 1940s and 50s. The Fishers Island Club beach house, built with Mr. Johnson and Mr. Green in 1955, is a functional two-story pavilion. It replaced an earlier Matthiessen-designed structure, destroyed in the 1954 hurricane. Throughout his career Mr. Matthiessen specialized in residential architecture. Other examples of his work can be found in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Matty Matthiessen was married for 53 years to Betty Carey from Short Hills, NJ. Continued to Page 5 . Fishers IdlJ.nd Gazette 5 David F. Harris Sanctuary. .75 acre, easement, 1989 Albert Stickney ill and Susan K. Stickney Sanctuary, 2.38 acres, domtion, 1990 Race Point IILF. Museum on H.L. Ferguson Jr. Sanctuary, 4 acres, gift, 1965 Matty Matthiessen Continuedfrom Page 4 The Wildlife Sanctuary, which is the pen- insula in Island Pond, is a memorial to this gracious lady who died in 1977. Their younger son, Carey, is well-known for bring- ing seed oysters suspended on racks in Island Pond to commercial success as Cape Cod oysters. Peter, their oldest son, is a well-known novelist and naturalist author. Their only daughter Mary lives in Maine with her husband, Dr. Jeff Wheelright, and visilS her father frequently. Matty is an avid fisherman with endless knowledge and love of the sea coast which he generously shares. He spends the winter in Sanibel, FI. with his friend, Barbara Tobin. But it is to our own special Fishers Island that he gives his heart and on which he has left such an important personal imprint. the NOANK VETERINARY HOSPITAL Betty Matthicssen WtldlifeSanctuary, 8 acres, The Nature Conservancy Project, 1978 2.38 acres, Otis Pike, gift, 1981 L.F. Boker Doyle Brickyard Sanctu- ary,15.48acres,gifL, 1982-83 Many Matlhiessen Wildlife Sanctuary. 23.15 acres; 5.6 acres, easement, Robert 1. Miller, 1983; 1l acres. ADeD, 1984;1.7 acres, Rita and Allerton Cushman, 1984; 4.85 acres, gift, Raben and Adrienne Miller, 1994 HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM LAND TRUST MANAGEMENT AREAS Key Post Sanctuary, 6.45 acres, gift, John Calley, Mrs. Duncan Ellsworth, Robert 1. Geniesse, 1945 N W~E s Museum Dedicates Land Trust Parcel in Honor of E.A. "Matty" Matthiessen The Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanc- tuary was dedicated May 28 at an informal ceremony attended by 100 friends, family and admirers who carne to honor this natu- ralistand architect who has lived on Fishers Island for nearly 70 years. The wildlife sanctuary is part of the H.L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust that manages] 0 parcels donated as open space, totaling some 64 acres on the Island. In 1994,BobandAdrienneMillermade a gift to the museum of 4.85 acres on Middle Farms Rats. This new acreage is contigu- ous to land previously under museum man- agement bringing the total there to 23.15 acres. The museum board enthusiastically 2 Elm Street Route 215 Noank, CT 06340 (203) 536-6656 Albert J. Haberle. D.V.M. For your convenience, we can usuallv meel vou dockside. approved naming this "extremely sensi- tive" open space after Matty MaUhiessen, according to Charles B. Ferguson, museum president. "Matty is an outstanding architect who designed a number of houses on and off the Island," Mr. Ferguson said, "and he is a knowledgeable naturalist with a keen pas- sion for ornithology. "For years, it was Matty who cut the walking trails around Chocomountand into the Middle Farms area and drew the trail guide," Mr. Matthiessen is a board member of the Nature Conservancy and the National Audubon Society. ,{ 'i~ ~iilt~ldr5 Aimee M, Colvin Fishers Island 516.788-7540 West Palm Beach 407.881.5217 6 Fishers Island Gazette Distance Swim Tests Strength and Endurance Sunday morning August 7 was perfect for a swim. The weather was clear, warm and calm. While most us of might consider a dip off Isabella Beach followed by an hour on a sandy blanket, 14-year-oId Meredith Esser had a different idea. At 9 a.m. she waded into the water off Walsh's beach near the Three Sisters and began a long distance swim to Groton Long Point, Conn. as part of the Connecticut Muscular Dystrophy Association's third annual Swim for Jim fundraiser. Hay Harbor Club (HHC) swim in- structors Kristen Kashub and Thea Haddad joined Meredith and 13 other off-Island swimmers for the 2 1/2 mile open water adventure that would test their strength and endurance for the next two hours. Meredith finished the swim in two hours and 10 minutes, taking second place in the eight-member recreational division. Theo and Kristen swam in the competitive division. Brightorange buoys marked the course that threaded in a northerly direction, be- tween Flat Hammock and South Dump- ling, passing North Dumpling to the far left and landing on the community beach at Groton Long Point. The event was carefully monitored by harbor patrol and coast guard boats. Loud alarm horns sounded whenever unsuspect- ing boaters wandered into the path of the swimmers. As a final precaution, each swim- mer wore a brilliant yellow or orange Day- Glo cap and was accompanied by his or her own patrol boat. To protect themselves from cold tem- peratures and jellyfish, the swimmers coated their bodies with a slimy mixture of V a>;e1ine and Crisco. Meredith soon discovered that this had the annoying side-effect of smear- ing her goggles and obscuring her vision. Repeatedly cleaning the goggles and re- turning them to the swimmer was a major task for Meredith's friends and family on the Esser patrol boat, belonging to and captained by Mike McGeeney. Meredith was the youngest entrant by four years. Other swimmers ranged in age from 18 to 48. "1 heard about this event last summer and thought about it all year," George Eaaer Photos ... (I-r) Fourteen-year...old Meredith Esser and Hay HarborClub swim Instructors Kristen Kashub and Theo Haddad swam from Fishers Island to Groton Long Point August 7 as part of the Connecticut Muscular Dystrophy Association's third annual Swim for Jim. ... Meredith displays effortless form as she glides through the water on her way to Connecticut. - -i' -" ~ ~ ~ .-... ,,.....-' ._- ,- ~ '- ~ ~~~ -iIiI,_ n,." -......... Meredith said. "1 just wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. "The first half hour went by fairly quickly," she said, "because South Dump- ling made a relatively easy target. After that, though, it was pretty much out in open sea for a long time. "Even though it was a calm morning, it got surprisingly rough in the middle. And there were lotsofyuckysea weed clumps to claw through." With knees aching and body tempera- ture dropping, the last three-quarters of a mile seemed endless, said the swimmers. The shore never seemed to get any closer. "Finally, specific houses became discern- ible through the blur, but I didn't know where exactly to try to come ashore," Meredith said. Meanwhile, Meredith's mother, Sandy Esser, using her binoculars in the patrol boat, thought she saw crowds gathering in front of some houses. So the cry went out "aim for the pink house." "Itseemed like forever. We had to wait in the boat several hundred yards offshore, straining our eyes to see who was crawling _. ..... ~ .. ;="?L' out of the water. But we finally heard the cheers go up and watched our daughter climb triumphantly onto the beach." Meredith said her first thoughts were, "My legs feel so heavy!" followed quickly by, "Where'sa towel?" and "Would 1 love a cup of hot soup!" The swimmers were given dry towels and were whisked away for hot showers, hot Gatorade and a medical exam. Later, the Muscular Dystrophy Association treated the swimmers, their families and friends to a picnic lunch, spirited music and a heart- felt awards ceremony. According to Mrs. Esser, Meredith loved her swim. "She loves long distance swimming and long distance running. She feels contemplative and at peace in the water," Mrs. Esser said. Meredith has won Hay Harbor Club's Lap Chart Trophy on more than one occasion and trained for this event by swimming 200-lap sessions in HHC's "tank." Kristen Kashub partici- pated in this event in 1993 and encouraged Meredith to pursue the challenge. The winning time was one hour, 10sminutes, and the event raised over $ 1 1 ,000. Fishers Island Gaz,ette 7 01 dion "Th, O. Tim,:dm,. ~ Twin and Single Engine Charter Service @..b ~ ~ RESERVATIONS and INFORMATION 1-800-243-8623 1-203-448-1646 24-hr. Emergency Service QOHERTV tgALS & ANKS, P.C. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Accounting & Auditing Tax Return Preparation Probate and Estate Accounting Tax & Financial Planning Computer System Installations 187 Williams Street New London, Conn. 1-203-443-2033 8 Fishers Island GazeJJe Osprey Numbers Declining Islanders routinely view "our" osprey nests with pride and satisfaction. The decline in last summer' sosprey population, however, raises a number of unanswered questions. By EDWIN HORl'll;'1;G Fishers Island ospreys came home a little later than usual this year, with a male arriving at the driving range nest March 23. Three days later the female joined him. By the first of April, pairs of ospreys were on the foliowing nests: Recycling Center, Walsh Park, Island (Oyster) Pond, Driving Range East, Middle Farms Marsh, Money Pond and Raffeny Field nest on the north shore of Middle Farms Pond. The birds repaired nests with gathered sticks, engaged in mating flight' and laid at least eight eggs in the nests. A warning of what was to come, however, may have been signaled last year. On July 6, 1993, Tim Patterson saw a female osprey carry a large objectoutofthe Rafferty field nest and drop it on a nearby rock. Tim retrieved the object, discovered that it was young dead osprey and brought it to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum. As he handed it to me, I was shocked at how light it was. It weighed almost nothing. I noticed the first sign of trouble this year when I drove by the Money Pond nest on May 14 and saw something quite un- usual. Two ospreys were slanding on the nest, and one of them, the female, stood in a bent position as though she were sick. Another osprey stood on a nearby pole eating a fish. A few days later this nest site was abandoned. On June 7, Tom Scroxton at the recy- cling center told me that the male had been away from the nest for extended periods of time. Both eggs had hatched, and two young opsreys were in the nest But a little later only one was observed. Among all the Island nests, there were no more than five young to be seen. I keep a close eye on the Recycling Center nest because it is near my home. On July 2, a young osprey took his first flight from that nest. In late August, the young bird was able to hunt and to catch fish. The entire family left the nest sometime after the middle of August, first the adults and later the young. Other Island opsreys left their nests at about the same time, ali early. Islanders sensed something was wrong. But what? Was it the lack of fish to eat? Menhaden and flounder are prime sources of the osprey's food, and both of these are in low numbers. Why? Does it have to do with natural cycles; could it be too many fish taken by draggers or by cormorants; or could it be another unknown factor? To find out more about this problem, I called naturialist Bob Dewire of Pawcatuck, Conn. When asked about the plight of the ospreys, Bob agreed, "They did poorly. They returned to the nest sites, mated and had young. Everything seemed fine. But shortly after the young hatched, some just seemed to disappear, and some previously productive nests were abandoned early." On October I, expert birder Henry Golet of Old Lyme, Conn. brought his neighbor, Roger Tory Peterson, the famed artist and naturalist, to Fishers Island. Mr. Peterson said that he thought the ospreys were starVing. He also said that ospreys at the mouth of the Connecticut River had abandoned their nests and had left a month earlier than usual. The Fishers Island ospreys have left to spend the winter somewhere in southern latitudes such as Florida, the West Indies or Brazil. We will welcome their return in March when they try for a successful sea- son on Fishers. Exciting Birding News! 11 First king rail since , \ 1977 sighted In marsh behind theater. Details on page 14 Charlea B. Ferguaon l1luatration Great Gull Island Tern Expert Helen Hays Looks for Answers Taking note of the reduction in osprey fledglings on Fishers Island, Great Guli Island tern expen Helen Hays recently gath- ered information about neighboring osprey colonies. Mrs. Hays called osprey expert Alan Poole who said he thinks there has been a mass leveling off of production in many colonies along the coast. Mr. Poole, author of Ospreys, A Natural and Unnatural His- tory, has studied osprey populations on Fishers Island, as well as in Massachusetts, Connecticut and elsewhere in New York. "When I worked with a Massachusetts osprey colony in the 1970s, I expected a five to 10 per cent loss of young each season. Today, in this same colony, 30 to 50 per cent of the young may be lost in a season," Mr. Poole said. These losses may be due to decreases in populations of herring, flounder and men- haden, the preferred diet of ospreys. Also, as osprey populations grow, some birds may be forced to nest in marginal areas where food is in shon supply and where they are more vulnerable to predators, he said. Mrs. Hays explained that once a preda- tor like a great homed owl discovers nesting ospreys, it returns to take advantage of this food source. Ms. Hays spoke to Ann Gaylord of Niantic, Conn. who said that in 1993 and 1994 ospreys in her area suffered from predation by great homed owls and from a lack of food fish. "We counted 37 eggs in 13 nests in Niantic, but only eight were banded," Ms. Gaylord said. "The two most productive nests were in the most isolated areas." Unlike Niantic, Rhode Island ospreys had a successful year. "According to Lori Suprock in her excelient Osprey Newslet- ter, 49 nests were monitored this year in Rhode Island, with an average of 1.7 young fledged from successful nests," Ms. Hays said. Ms. Hays concluded that differences in local conditions affect the success of this species along the coast. "Even if the pro- ductivity has leveled off, the population of coastal colonies may stili increase, although more slowly," she said. "Seventy nests were initiated this year on Gardiner's Island, which is more than in previous years," Ms. Hays said. "It will be interesting to see if the nests increase to approach the numbers reponed there at the beginning of the century, when its 300 nests represented the largest nesting concentra- tion of this species in the world." 1 . I t ,~-,,~_. 9 1 Chane-. Morgan Photo, Cour1esy 01 Henry L Ferg....on Mu.eum . Master of his domain. This osprey had a difficult time bringing the large, heavy fish to his nest, according to the photographer, who took this photo seven years ago when food supplies were plentiful. I I cSeaside Craft 7f!)or~s cShop ~ fishers island, ny fine crafts crea/eel by local arHsans I . Featuring Fishers Island Potters Handcrafted Stoneware . I I White stoneware pieces with choice of hand-painted fish or farm animal design. Attention to detail makes these works collector's items...concern for function makes them a joy to use. All pieces dated and stamped with exclusive fishers is/and patters insignia. 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Frank and Cynthia Gillan, po box 29, fishers Island. ny 06390 10 f'ishers Island Gautte Island Hosts International Figures ?-~< ~.'" Anthony di Bonaventura, Pianist Internationally acclaimed pianist An- thony di Bonaventura dazzled a packed house of 350 Islanders and guests with a virtuoso performance August 22 at the newly renovated Fishers Island Theater. ANTHONY DI BONA VENTURA Theconcert was sponsored by the Fish- ers Island Arts Council, a non-profit orga- nization formed la.t summer to organize a variety of performances at the theater. Com- mittee members reported that the concert raised enough money to complete theater renovations and to provide a funding re- serve for next year's events, Mr. di Bonaventura, soloist for con- certs that opened the Sydney Opera House in Australia, selected a program that was beautiful and technically complex. The famed musician introduced each piece with insightful and informative comments lend- ing an air of intimacy to the concert. The evening began with a fandango composed by Antonio Soler in the 18th century. This was followed by a work in five movements written by 19th century composer Robert Schumann. After a brief intermission. Mr.di Bonaventura performed the Sona/a-F antasy No. 2 composed by Alexander Scriabin in the l890s. The final piece, Venezia eNapolicom- posed by Franz Liszt as part of his Annees des Pelerinage, was the high point of the concert. Mr. di Bonaventura displayed the virtuosity and exuberance of this splendid threc-part work, in which Liszt takes simple Italian melodies, such as the Gondolier's Sheila Macqueen, Horticulturist Sheila Macqueen, legendary English floral arranger and horticulturist, visited Fishers Island for the Sheila Macqueen Benefit Weekend in September, charming admirers and impressing all witha youthful vigor that belied her 83 years. Islanders Sella Travers and Cherry Rafferty, who co-chaired the event, said the project was a tremendous success. "We are doubly pleased because not only did we raise over $ I 500 for both the Island People's Project and the Henry L. Ferguson Mu- seum, but a cross-section of the Island population pitched in to help," Ms. Travers said. Islanders offered flowers from their gardens, and Ms. Macqueen spent part of her fi ve days here collecting containers and selecting flowers from numerous gardens to prepare for her lecture/demonstration at the Fishers Island Club and her master classes at Union Chapel. In addition to the 100 people who purchased tickets for the lecture and 32 more who attended the workshops, more than 30 volunteers picked flowers with the former floral arranger to Queen Elizabeth. These helpers also transported the flowers, berries and native grasses to Union Chapel where they conditioned the vegetation by cutting stems, stripping bark and storing in water of the appropriate temperature. Ms. Macqueen thoroughly enjoyed her visit and was impressed by the Island's beauty and natural resources. "I have traveled all around the world, and the wealth of your natural materials is Song from Rossini's O/e//o and transforms them into glittering gems of sophisticated brilliance. Commenting on a recent di Bonaventura concert in Boston, a music critic at the Bos/on Globe said, ''Techni- cally speaking, it is not possible to play the piano any better than Anthony did. But there is something singing about di Bonaventura's playing; even in the most violent and percussive pieces, the tone is always beautiful." Anthony di Bonaventura started his piano studies at the age of three, gave his first professional concert at the age of four, won a scholarship to New York's Music School Settlement at the age of six and appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic at 13. He has performed in 27 countries with major orchestras including the Boston Symphony, the New York Phil- harmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the Royal Philhar- monic and the Vienna Symphony. After the concert, the audience was invited to meet Mr. di Bonaventura at a cocktail reception at the Fishers Island Club. A spokesman for the Fishers Island Arts Council expressed "sincere thanks to Mr. di Bonaventura for his truly extraordinary performance." SHEILA MACQUEEN astounding," Ms. Macqueen said. "I en- courage you to do everything you can to preserve and save the uniqueness of this Island," An enthusiastic Ms. Travers said, "It was a thrill and an honor to have Sheila Macqueen here. She moved like an 18- year-old, and her lectures were equally spirited. They were peppered with interest- ing stories, like the time she was arranging flowers for a major general during World War II with bombs going off in the hack- ground. "We are very grateful to the Fishers Island Club and to Union Chapel for the generous use of their facilities and to all those who helped make this weekend a success," Fishers Island Gautte J 1 Fishers Island Wins IOD World Championship Stephen Rappaport I8I.worth American Photo . Fishers Island (foreground) pulls ahead of fleet to win 1994 International One Design World Championship In Northeast Harbor, Me. I I NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME.- With perseverance, skill and exceptional teamwork, a Fishers Island Yacht Club (FIYC) team led by John Burnham sailed from behind to win the seven-race Interna- tional One Design World (IOD) Champi- onship here in September. Well back in the fleet after the first three races, Burnham's crew of Brad Burnham, Marty Gibbs, Laurie Rubinow and Beth Scholle rebounded to win three of the last fourraces to defeat nine-time world champion Bill WidnaIl of Marblehead, Mass. In spite of beating Widnall in three straight races, the Fishers Island team faced a difficuIltask. In order to win the week- long competition, they not only had to fin- ish the last race in the top three, but they also had lo keep Widnall at least two boats behind them. Widnall successfully held Burnham back early in the final race, but Burnham made a race-winning move on the second leg to sail from 15th to firsL Commenting on their win, Burnham credited his crew's excellent boat handling skills and weeks of practice in their shifty, current-swept home waters against a generally improving Fish- ers Island fleet. The highly competitive championship fleet in Maine consisted of 20 boals-all provided by the host club in Northeast Har- bor-and included lOp sailors from other 10D fleets in Bermuda, Scotland, Sweden, Norway and elsewhere in the United States. I I I I I I , , I I I . The event took place in the spectacular waters of the Great Harbor adjacent to Northeast and Southwest Harbors over- looked by the bald granite heights of Mount Desen Island and Acadia Nalional Park. Sailing Norwegian Wood, their ma- roon 10D last summer, the syndicate of J. Burnham, Gibbs, Rubinow, Scholle and Peter Rugg won qualifying regattas for the 1994 IOD World Championship in Maine, lhe 1995 10D World Championship next June in Tllnsberg, Norway, and Bermuda International One-Design Race Week (May, 1995), as well as the season championship at Fishers Island. Also qualifying to represent Fishers at Northeast Harbor were Michael and Charlie Wray. Michael co-skippered with Bill Man1ing to finish 17th overall in their first world-level competition. FIYC will host the 1996 10D World Championship on Fishers Island. t> - Aaher. 1.land Gazette . (I-r) John Burnham (center) and Laurie Rublnow (right) present to Fishers Island Yacht Club Commodore Thomas W. Cashel the perpetual trophy awarded annually to the 100 Wor1d Champion's yacht club. /2 Fishers Island Gazette Cynthia Estabrooks, Ed Riley Wed in Wildlife Sanctuary Anyone visiting Fishers for the fIrst time Sat. Oct. 15 at I p.m. would have been deservedly wary walking the streets of an apparently deserted Island. It has been reported to the Gazette that every man, woman and child at that moment was gathered in the Henry L. Ferguson Wildlife Sanctuary, many for the first time in their lives, to attend the wed- ding of Cynthia Estabrooks and Ed Riley. The bride and groom invited every- body. That is, they sent out 600 invitations. Ed, a popular fIgure at the Texaco Station and Cynthia, recognized from ei- ther the Mobil Station, TrueValueorPreseott Lawn & Garden, invited all year-round resi- dents, all of their summer friends, and friends and family from their pre-Island life. Father Paul Gaumond, recently retired from Our Lady of Grace Church, returned to the Island to assist Rev. Paige Besse- Rankin with the ceremony. Father Paul and Rev. Besse-Rankin enthusiastically en- dorsed the exchange of rocks, which bride Continued on Page 13 - .. I ... - Dee er."dall Photo · Cynthia Estabrooks cuts the first piece of cake for her new husband, Ed Riley, surrounded by a multitude of friends and well wishers. JOANNE'S GOLD n SILVER C~'0 * SHOP * Rl Jewelry Showing "Our"Island-For Men and Women .. Rl Belts-Sizes ranging from 4 to beyond 56 inches-We fit Every Customer. .. For Your Pets-Dogs and Cat5--a custom-designed col- lar similar to Our Belts" EI. Books-Historical Limited Edition5-- With over 350 Photos-8 1/2 x 11 .. The Original Ferguson Book 1614-1925 and An Original 1917 EI. Cookbook" Cocktail nap- kins- The Fishers Island Cocktail Napkin-Known as Chart Naps. Off-season Number-New Jersey 1(201)288-8561/SeasonaI #788-7267 CA TCH THE BOA TlNG SPIRIT THIS SUMMER! Telephone 788-7528 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 4:30 SATURDAY 8:00 - 4:30 'tNSEASON' Fishers lsl4nd Gazette J 3 Estabrooks, Riley Wed in October I I I I Continued/rom Page 12 and groom plan to build into the hearth of their cabin in Maine as symbols of warmth, love and security. The bride and groom were inundated with offers of help for this happy event, which became a quintessential Island hap- pening: Smith Vaughn was best man; Susan Young was maid of honor; and Paul MacMartin was an usher. Brittany and Megan Murray were flower girls, and Sue Horn rcad a passage from the Bible. A large group of Islanders decorated the American Legion Hall the night before the wedding. They included Dina White, Alii Raridon, Fran and Bruce Prescott, Fa- ther Paul, James and Stephanie Hall, Deborah Doucette, Brittany and Megan Murray, Debra Doucette, Ken Thompson and Nancy Murphy. Mrs. Jacques Appelmans, Cherry Raffeny, Cynthia and Frank Gillan, Mrs. George Weymouth, Ken Thompson and Nancy Murphy donated flowers. Kristin Wall baked the cake and decorated it with I I . I beautiful pink roses from Sally Cashel's garden. Sarah Malinowski drew a wedding certificate that everyone signed. Charlie Morgan took photos, and Jay Hartsfield made a video. S teveZettler, Cordelia Biddle, Charles and Lynn Stepanek, and the Pedleys contributed props for the ceremony. Kay and Edwin Horning opened the Henry L. Ferguson Museum so the bride could get dressed there, and Ralph Hayes played the accordion at the ceremony. Tammy Watson, from Topper's, do- nated balloons, and Walter Keenan offered the newlyweds his Cadillac convertible for an elegant exit to the reception at the Ameri- can Legion. It was a beautiful fall after- noon, and many of the guests said they enjoyed the walk to the Legion. Dick Edwards catered the affair with additional dishes contributed by many people, including Debbie Dixon, Kathleen Hesse, Mary Ski, Elsie Parsons, An Daigle and Connie White, and Ed White. Mike Conroy was the DJ at the wed- ding reception, which lasted from 2 p.m. to II :30 p.m. Bartenders reponedly worked on a rotating basis so they could take turns on the dance floor. They shared that space Announcements Engagements Krista Jenssen to John P. Goss. A June 2 wedding Is planned In Slmsbury, Conn. Sarah Elizabeth Tuttle to Peter Upson. A Juneweddlng Is planned on Fishers Island. Weddings Deborah A. Degree to Norman P. Edwards, September lOon Fishers Island. Cynthia Eatabrooks to Edward Riley, Octo- ber 15 on Fisher. Island. Allela Catherine Hasse to Rick Clea.I, May 281n Florence, Italy. Susan Peabody to Walter Keenan IV, Octo- ber 8 In Middletown, R.I. Births Sarah Colt Anthony, November 8, to Ann Walsh Anthony and Robert Anthony In Sharon, Conn. Edward T. Henderson, August13,to Wendy Crisp Henderson and Edward Henderson In New York City. Sarah Rose Lamb, August6, to Joanne and Scott Lamb In Windham, Conn. Christine Alexandra Leonhardt, November 6, to Mary Allee and Clif Leonhardt in Hartford, Conn. with many of the guests, including the children, who had a particularly festive time dancing. The Island Galley closed, as did the Texaco Station, and the Village Market closed early in honor of the event. FELDMAN BROTHERS INC. SALES · SERVICE ~ HoWARD PRICE - .~ ~ TURr[OUIPt.lENT ~ I I CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT RENTAL I LAWN MOWERS, TRACTORS, CHAIN SAWS SNOW BLOWERS, GENERATORS & TRIMMERS THOUSANDS OF PARTS AND MORE FERRY PICK-UP & DELIVERY (800) 527-3898 (203) 443-3530 ~ Wat~r Vi~w ~ Affordable four bedroom, two bathroom duplex ranch. Updated kitchen and bath accessories; new carpeting. Large decks provide views of West Harbor. 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Turning my binoculars to the left, J was amazed to find another rail and two more fluffs of black. J was watch- ing two sets of rails, the larger king rail with young and the smaller Virginia railalso with young. [ had not seen the kiog rail sinceJuly7,1977.Jndeedno king bird was confirmed as breeding anywhere in New York State during the years [980-85, when the Breeding Bird Atlas of New York was compiled. J called Dick Baker who came and confirmed this unusual evenl -E. Homing There was exciting news in the Island bird commu- nity last July, and it made me feel very, very good. Behind the movie theater, not far from the recycling center osprey nest, there is a fresh water marsh hidden by tall grasses and shrubs. J like to visit the marsh because sometimes [ see birds such as the snowy egret and glossy ibis yell ow legs. On July 18, [ was surprised to see two Virginia rails on the mud flat and to hear the peeps of young. A few days later on July 25, [again visited the marsh. At 10 a.m., in dense fog, I made my way through the very wet grass into the pond area. Through the fog, [ saw a large brown bird feeding on the mud flat. It seemed larger than the rail I had seen a few days earlier. Beside it was a fluff of Exciting Birding Newsl ~, )\ ChIlrlee B. Fergueon lIIuetr1lUon Z & S Contracting "Count on 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 Also Window Washing .1..."1. .K Call 788-7857 now! Fishers Island Gaune 15 Obituaries E. H. Wilcox, 72 Ferry Captain I I , 1 I Ellswonh Harding Wilcox, 72, of Waterford, Conn. captain and chief engi- neer for the Fishers Island Ferry District for more than 30 years, died August 19 al Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. Known to everyone as "Wil," Capt. Wilcox had been hospitalized several times after undergoing surgery in July. Capt. Wilcox operated his own pilot boat and launch service in New London Harbor. He was highly regarded for his knowledge of the Thames River, Long Is- land Sound and many other waterways. Capt. Wilcox and his late uncle, Capt. Ellswonh Stephen Wilcox, operated the tug that brought the Charles W. Morgan, last of the wooden whaling ships, from New Bedford, Mass., to Mystic Seapon Museum in 1941. The Morgan had becn damaged in the Hurricane of 1938 at its permanent benh in New Bedford where it was a major tourist attraction. When funds could not be raised in New Bedford to repair the ship, it was turned over to the Seapon. The Morgan towing project had to be handled with great care because of the condition ofthe ship, then 100 years old. A number of companies that operated lUg boats refused to handle the job. Capt. Wilcox, who was then 19, and his uncle first brought the Morgan to New London, where a large crowd greeled it, and then completed the trip to the Seaport, where the vessel was repaired and restored and soon became the museum's focal point. Capt. Wilcox, as he often had occasion to muse, grew up far from the oceans where he spent most of his life. He was born Feb. 28, 1922, in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Anhur and Rose Spence Wilcox. He spent his childhood in Chinook, Mont., where his father was a carpenter and a rancher. At 17, the day after he graduated from high school, he headed for the Ea~t Coast, where he soon found work on boats and decided that life at sea would be his career. Within a few years, he was in the Merchant Marine, serving on ships from I , I I I I I New London to South Africa during World War II. He returned to Connecticut after the war, soon becoming chief engineer and captain for the Fishers Island Ferry District. Capt. Wilcox and his wife, Neva, were married Jan. 8, 1949. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sharon Robel1S of Waterford and Donna Clarke of Groton; five sisters in Montana, Cora Musgrove of Chinook, Minerva N ace of Turner, Eunice Cramer of Missoula, Belly Matoon of Great Falls and A vis Jamieson of Chinook; and four grandchil- dren. He was predeceased by a son, Stephen Ellswonh, and a brother Arthur L. Wilcox Jr. Gifts in memory of Capt. Wilcox may be made to Boys Town, Boys Town, Neb. 68010. ~ WIL ~ Gale warning said the weatherman today West winds will blow and in our minds the question forms, the ferry: will it go? The w.ves grow big and spray blows f.r but oh! How safe we'd feel 'cau,e up there in the pilot hollOe it', wilcox on the wheel. For many years he bro"llht u' home thro"llh weather foul.nd fair, December, gales and summer fog wil was alw.ys there. And now he', C.ptain of . star .nd oh how safe they'll feel. 'cau,e w.y up in the pilot hou,e it', Wilcox on the wheel. -Capl Gene Henc;on F.l. Ferry District F ather Zenon Smilga Replaces Father Paul Gaumond at Our Lady of Grace Church Father Paul J. Gaumond, known to everyone as Father Paul, has left Our Lady of Grace Church after four years as pastor. He has been reassigned to Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan, Conn. He has been replaced by Father Zenon A. Smilga, who was born in Lithuania and escaped after the Russians took over his country in 1944. His parents subsequently were sent to Siberia for 13 years. He conlin- ued his studies for the priesthood in Ger- many and in Rome, taught in Germany and came to Ameriea in 1955. Father Smilga served forover 20 years at St. Sebastian Church in Middletown, Conn. There he was honored as a "Cavaliere of the Republic ofItaly," an honor recom- mended by authorities in Rome because of his work with the Italian-American com- munity in Middletown. He was also pastor of St. Mark's Church, Westbrook, Conn. Father Smilga is no stranger to Fishers Island. In 1957, learning that the U.S. gov- ernment was selling land on Fishers Island for reduced prices, he and four other Lilhuanian priests martaged to buy a cot- tage for $8,000, which they used for vaca- tions. "It was our salvation," Father ex- AI Gordon Photo FATHER ZENON A. SMlLGA claimed warmly. "I love Fishers Island. 1 love the views, the water, the fishing. I'll be staying here all the time. I have a lot to do." . St. Johns' Church Scholarships 51. John's Church announced that Its vestry this year granted a total of$22,Ooo In college and graduate study scholar- ships to all 1994 Flsha.. Island School seniors and to 10 former graduates. 16 Fishers Island GazeUe rn~st:fc IsLe ReaLL~ fnc. .5'16.788.7882 lr.tttttrttrt~, BAGLEY REID Broker BARBARA REID Salesperson "':I '". ~ fli; ....r- . "" / . 4 . .t .- . ~L r' ~ .' This very appealing house is located on approximately 2 1I4:tacres in one of the most desirable areas at the West End with strong water views over Fishers Island Sound, the Dwnplings and the Connecticut Shore. The house is e"tremely well maintained and consists of an attractive living room with fIreplace, dining room and kitchen. which open to outside deck area, all with water views. There are 5 bedrooms with 3 1/2 baths and a lovely paneled den, also a large working base- ment and a playroom. There is a well.designed pool. The property includes a private sandy beach. Grounds are well-designed and main- tained with several garden areas and a storage shed. The house is fully winterized. The entire property is in mint condition. Taxes approx. $8,000. Offered at $975,000. QSvC?[) For a complete list of houses and undeveloped property on the market, please call for our listing sheets. Fishers Island GaUIk 17 -I=isneRs IsLaod, o.(J. 06390 -".- ,~ '-'v;;,.!.- ~" Located on almost 3 acres at the East End with views of Fishers [sland Sound. Almost new swimming pool. Generous living room. dining room. sunroom, and master bedroom suite with bath on 1 st floor. 2nd floor contains 3 additional double bedrooms with 2 baths. There is an expandable child-maid's wing off kitchen. 2-car garage. Well-maintained and winterized. Good value at $750,000. I . . Property consists or 2.1 acres on road to IsabeUa Beach with won- derful expansive views of both sides of the Island. Very private and well.maintained home containing a good-sized living room/dining room with high ceilings, fIreplace and open decks facing north and south. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully winterized, lots of light. tasteful plantings. Taxes $4,300. Asking $585,000. sI6.788- 7882 Located in one or the most desirable areas at the West End overlooking Hay Harbor Golf Course with views to Long Island SOlDld. Main house, which was built in late 1800s. with more recent additions, is spacious and rambling with several large sitting rooms. good sized dining room, guest bedroom with bath, butler's pantry and kitchen on fIrst floor. 2nd floor contains master bedroom with bath, 4 additional double bedrooms and 2 baths. 3rd floor has 1 bedroom and bath. There is a 2-car garage with separate apartment. A small 1- bedroom cottage with bath completes the picture. This is an attractive comp::mnd offered at a realistic price of $485,000. Located at West End nestled on approximately 1 acre in private area within short distance to Village and Hay Harbor. Lots of sun and air. Easy maintenance. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large screened porch as well as open deck area. Fully winterized. Partially furnished. Taxes $2,500. Recently reduced to $245,000. This stylish whlte.washed brick house has its own private sandy beach and 290 feet of direct water frontage on Fishers Island Sound. There are 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, brick floors, high ceilings, 3 frreplaces and exposed beams. The detail work is lovely. The property consists of 3.8 acres, is very weUlandscaped and includes a separate legal building site. Extremely attractive fmnishings are included in the asking price of $1,375,000. Taxes approx. $13,000. 18 Fishers Island Gazene Police News The following reports were submitted to the Gazette by resident New York Stale Trooper Ronald Mulderig. July 30: James Moore of New Lon- don was arrested for trespass. Mr. Moore was found camping in his vehicle behind the Fishers Island Electric Company build- ing. Mr. Moore had been advised several limes in the previous week that he could not remain on the Island with the intent to stay on property that did not belong to him. Mr. Moore was arraigned before Town Justice Louisa Evans, and released on $250.00 bail. August 2: An altercation oceurred at the Pequot Inn. Injured in the altercation was Mary Daniels, who was struck in the eye by one of the two combatants. Mrs. Daniels identified her assailant as (Will- iam) Harrell Smith. Mr. Smith was charged with assault in the 3rd degree and disor- derly conduct. The second combatant is also being charged with disorderly con- duct, but has not been arrested yet, as he is out of the country. August 2: A property damage acci- dent occurred on the East End road in front of the Calhoun residence. A rented vehicle operated by Suling Chad Mead of London, England struck a parked Toyota pickup truck, owned by Steven M. Walter of Fishers Isiand. August 3: A personal injury auto acci- dent occurred on East End road, at the inter- section of Chocomount Road. A 1974 Chevrolet operated by William Porter struck the left rear door of a 1991 Nissan operated by Lisa Faulkner. Ms. Faulkner complained of possible injury to her chest and was trans- ported to the doctor's office by her mother. None of Ms. Faulkner's passengers, nor Mr. Porter, were injured in the accident. August 5: A personal injury auto acci- dent occurred on Hungry Point Rd. A 1994 Dodge, operated by Natacha Boufford of Canada, was struck by a 1988 Toyota, oper- ated by Patricia Wall of New Jersey, as Ms. Wall attempted to drive around to the left of a large puddle. Ms. Wall complained of neck pain but declined medical treatment. August 10: Department of Environ- mental Conservation (DEC) Officer Paul Hatch was on Fishers Island to enforce DEC Marine Fisheries Regulations. Officer Hatch arrested Brian Patterson of Fishers Island for failure to mark lobster pots and failure to use biodegradable rings. Also arrested was RonaldRodd of Fishers Islandfor lobstering CHOOSE THE POOL COMPANY HONORED MOST BY THOSE WHO KNOW BEST ~ ~ CALL: (203) 666-1531 Rizzo Construction Pool Company, Inc. 3384 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 Contractor Lie. ,20-294HI (N.Y.) and '523323 (Coma.) If?] ~. ~ without a license. August 11: David M. Cameron was arrested for criminal impersonation 2nd degree. Cameron had produced ID at the Pequot Inn, claiming to be 24 years of age. When questioned about his ID by the bartender, he insisted that he was 24, when in fact he was only 20 years old. Upon learning Cameron's true date of birth, the bartender contacted the state police who located Cameron at the Hay Harbor Club and found him to have the fraudulent ID in his possession. August 12: Kevin P. James was ar- rested for assault3rd, criminal possession of a weapon 4th, possession of a noxious material and menacing. Mr. James had become involved in a physical confronta- tion with Kevin Smith. Mr. Barry Hall stopped at the police station to report a fight in progress in front of the movie theater, saying that he believed one of the subjectshadaknife. The altercation ended prior to police arrival; however, both sub- jects were still in the area. Upon inter- viewing the involved parties, it was claimed by Kevin Smith that Kevin James had struck him in the mouth. Upon inter- viewing Mr.James, he was found to have Continued to Page 19 Year after year, Rizzo pools re- ceive more national and inter- national awards for excellence in design and construction than pools made by any other company in Connecticut. MORE AWARDS. MORE EXPERIENCE With over 40 years of continuous service. few companies have been in the business longer than Rizzo. You can count on our years of ex- perience in constructing every type of residential or commercial pool. indoor or outdoor. in any style. As part of our complete service. we can provide water features. deck- ing. patios. spas and enclosures. CALL TODAY FOR A NO COST, NO OBUGATION CONSULTATION - - - - .....RIZZO -POOL Fish Tales Fishers Island Gat.eUe 19 How to Remove a Barbed Hook Embedded in Flesh 4. Pull straight back hard on hook, keeping loop and pull parallel to surface offlesh. 5. Barb will be forced backward outthrough hole already created by its entry. Be sure to try to remove it in the same axis By TED HARRI:'oiGTO:'oi I. Remove any line or leader from hook eye. 2. Make a loop of strong line four inches long and place around bend of hook. 3. Press down on eye of hook, pushing eye strongly into the flesh. " PUSH DOWN EYE! . Police News Coft/inu.edjrom Page 18 a folding lock blade knife and a container of mace on his person. Mr. James was rc1eased on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Southold Court on August 21 at 9:00 a.m. August IS: Donald Brown of Fishers Island was arrested for one count ofendan. it entered so as not to create a new tear. 6. Never fish with barbed hooks again! 'Note: Do not do th is if hook is in or near your eye. Also, if hook is em- bedded in a joint (like a finger!) or in muscle tissue, better see a doctor. However, many non-fishing doctors do not know this method. gering the welfare of a child and two counts of procuring alcohol for a person less than 21 years of age. Mr. Brown was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Southold Court on August 21 at 9:00 a.m. August 30: Stanley F. Kruszeski of E. Hampton, N. Y. was arrested at the Mobil gas dock for unlawful possession of marijuana. He was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Southold Court on September 4. September 5: Anthony Massita of Somers, Conn. was arrested by Trooper Kevin Drew, with theassistanceoftheDEC, for lobstering in New York waters without a permit. 1< ~ . .. -___iir-.~ ..w- _. -- .~'-..;' "...:. _ .__ ~r ....-- '1r- ~.-.. --...- .,~" _ ij~ ....... --.......~'" -~(.::r- __,~~~--"'b ,'cn.::;j--:';s.. _'-....~.::_ ~:.....':- '-~''""~:' _ _~ - .~_!"'l,",. YOU'RE INVITED On January 7, 1995, at 10:30 a.m., Lawrence & Memorial will hold its Dedication, Open House and tours of the new Emergency Department and Cancer Center. Fishers Islanders are invited to share this celebration which begins on Faire Harbour Place. Tours and refreshments follow in the Walter V. Baker Auditorium. We owe this new Emergency Department to the generosity of many Islanders during the Capital Campaign. Annually, our staff cares for many emergency transfers from the Island. We thank you for your continued support. ~ . Lawrence & Memorial Hospital 365 Montauk Ave. New London, cr 06320 (203) 442-D711 20 Fishers Island Gazette The Doctor is lu...By Robert S. Morton Last winter I had major surgery that left me looking and feeling like I was the loser in a gang fight in South Central Los Angeles, close to where I live. They replaced some of my arteries with plastic tubes and warned me never to get a blood infection, or I might go to heaven ahead of schedule. So I arrived at Fishers last summer with an infected finger, I mean seriously infected. My first thought was, what a won- derful place to die. Maybe I should go to church and pray. But knowing the doctor's office was near our church, I went to the doctor's office first, pray- ing as I went Am I glad I did; not just becausc they probabl y saved my life (heaven can wait), but because I had so much fun. I met people, profession- alsand patients, who were so exceptional in their skills, attitudes and personalities, that, for three weeks, I was there almost daily. I even looked forward to it. Let me explain: After you ring the doorbell of the doctor's office and enter, you soon find yourself faced by a lovely lady whose name is Catherine Jenssen. She has a warm smile, but she is appropriately efficient in her questions. You immediately feel both comfortable and reassured. (Later in my series of visits, the head doctor, Stephen Lynn, M.D., told me, "Catherine is the real boss. She runs this place and tells us doctors where all the supplies are and much, much more.") The first doctor I met was a marvelous- looking woman, with a personalitytomatch, by the name of Carol Barsky, M.D. She surveyed my finger, asked the right ques- tions and requested Catherine to come into the examining room. She told me she had to use a scalpel on a few infected areas. It would hun, she said. I told her I didn't want to look. Catherine said she would hold my other hand. About the procedure, I would say Carol was right about cutting the in- fected finger. It hurt But Catherine holding my other hand is my primary memory- more like a happy dream. The scheduling of doctors at our Fish- ers Island clinic (officially called the Island Health Project) usually involves a one- week stay for each doctor, who comes up from New York where he or she practices emergency medicine at St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. So far the doctors I have met are young, brilliant, personable and deeply compassionate. I really don't know how they achieve the latter because their New York City experiences must in- volve some terrible emer- gencies. I should think this would have left them tough or cynical. But it hasn't and you can't show them anything they haven't seen. The next week, :I my new doctor was a young, 32-year-old man by the name of Jeff Nemhauser, M.D. After one visit, I decided I wanted him to be my primary doctor at home. Like his predecessor, Carol, he was good-looking, bright, inquiring, gentle and fun. He carefully looked at my fmger and said, "We have to do some important sur- gery; the infection is not draining." I had mixed feelings. I have had more surgery in the past 15 years than I want, but on the plus side, maybe Catherine would hold my hand again. No such luck. Jeff anesthetized the finger and never asked Catherine to hold my hand. Now the procedure of anesthetizing, surgery, bandaging, etc., takes some time, and I was awake. So I heard what was going on around me: Jeff, talking to other doctors on the phone, to Catherine, to other pa- tients. I knew from these conversations I was in the best hands (even without Catherine's). At one point, Jeff came in with a medi- cal book and showed me a photographic replica of my finger infection. It is called a felon, like criminal, or "three strikes and you're out." The boss arrived for the third week. No wonder Carol andJ eff talked about Stephen Lynn, M.D. with such praise, even rever- ence. Dr. Lynn first started setting up the visiting doctor system in 1974, and really got things organized in 1984. He is superb. Like all bosses, he was perhaps a bit more authoritative than his predecessors. But unlike most bosses, I believed in him. He was tougher and more firm, but very under- standing. And among them, they cured me. So far, I have omitted the side shows that were part of a visit to the doctor's office. Worried young mothers arrived wi th unworried (though presumably sick) chil- dren, usually between the ages of three and eight. Each mother normally had at least two, sometimes three children, only one of whom was sick. (Incidentally, only once did I see a father come in with the children; usually it was the moms). The children immediately went to the magazines and comic books and, after each page, would express to their moms either opinions or questions. Example: a little girl saw a picture of a black and yellow snake. She said, "Mom, look at the beautiful sea serpent." Mom responded: "It is not a sea serpent; it is a snake, and it is ugly." I am happy to repon the child replied. "It is a sca serpent and beautiful." We had one real emergency when I was there. An elderly man was afflicted with something very bad. Catherine was quickly on the phone to the ambulance crew, after which the Sea Stretcher sped to New London. For years, Tom Doheny has ably headed this unit which has saved countless numbers of lives. It was inspiring to see and hear the extraordinary coordina- tion and skill demonstrated by this team. We Fishers Islanders are so fonunate to have the Island Health Project to protect and comfon us. On eomfoning, there have been sev- eral times this summer when I wasn't feel- ing very well that I thought I wanted to go down to the doctor's office and ask Catherine just to hold my hand. Then I realized, even if she accepted my plea, it would surely not be covered by Medicare. I hope the new national medical scheme covers this essential. Fisltus Island GazeUe 21 1994 Growth Plan Continued from Page I gram to bolster school enrollment. The updated growth plan also says that the cre- ation of The Sanger Fund and the Fishers Is/and Gazette has helped to add vitality to Island life. Nonetheless, problems remain. "The decline in the number of year- round residents has stabilized...but altoo Iowa level to consider the battle won," the report states. "Also, job opportunities on the Island do not mcct the needs of all persons seeking employment." On the issue of seasonal residents, the updated report commends the two Island clubs for limiting membership and the sea- sonal and year-round residents for their concern about the Island's environment. Bulhere, too, the objective of slemming the growth of summer homes has not been met. "It must be recognized that seasonal growth is occurring," the report notes. "For example, new house starts are at thrcc to six per year, a growth rate of aboul one per cent, and rentals are up." The 1994 growth plan places special emphasis on protecting the Island's natural environment. Noting that "distanl observ- ers are perhaps more aware of the rarity of the Fishers Island habitat than the residents of the Island," the report quotes an analysis made of the Island by the Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program, which provided the following commen- tary: "The Island is surrounded by the high- est quality marine waters in the Sound region...Along the shore are coastal salt ponds, brackish and salt marshes, a shel- tered bay and coves, maritime sandy beaches, rocky intertidal communities and small offshore islands. Inland areas of the Island host freshwater ponds, coastal, plain pond shores, shrub swamps and red maple hardwood swamps, oak-hickory forests, a maritime beech forest (globally rare), other forested areas that help prolect the Island's water supply and prevent invasion of ex- otic species, shrub thickets and managed maritime grasslands." The growth plan update calls for a watershed protection area to prohibit de- velopment around the Island reservoirs and stresses individual responsibility in pro- tecting the environment. "No goverrunental enforcement au- thority can take the place of an aware citizenry on Fishers Island," the report said. "Every house and household has an indi- vidual impact on the environment. The cumulative effects of each household's brush and site clearing, pesticide use, sep- tic maintenance, plantings, wetland treat- menl, ele. are enonnous:' Ms. Goss said that certain topics have produced significant clashes in philoso- phy, especially concerning ferry service to the Island. Some Islanders see the ferry as a means of limiting seasonal traffic and affecting growth of the year-round popula- lion. Others see the ferry service respond- ing to actual demand, expanding facilities to aecommodale summer traffic. Ms. Goss said she also received criti- cism for publishing information aboul the cost of education on the Island and the number of students enrolled in school. "The committee is not advocating any posilion," Ms. Goss said. "However, we have ruffled some feathers by simply stat- ing what people are worried about." AT YOUR SERVICE... ~ ACROSS THE SOUND . Expert ar Yacht Refurbishing . Full Joiner and Carpentry Shop . Expert Varnishing and Painting . Estimates on All Work . Welding . Rigging . Dockage for 25' to 100' Box 201, West Mystic, CT 06388 (203) 536-9436 or (203) 536-7210 Fax (203) 536-3311 Water Company Tests Continuedfrom Page 3 The water company is seeking to establish a water source in an area other than Middle Farms in case that aquifer should become polluted or contaminated from salt water intrusion. Mr. Doherty said that the successful tests were con- dueled at a site about two miles east of Middle Farms and at another site near the baseball diamond on the West End of the Island. The unsuccessful test was per- formed at a site near the reservoir filtration plant Once the new site is selected and a working well is drilled, a mini-filtration plant will be established at the site so water can be pumped right into the exisiting system, Mr. Doherty said. The testing has cost about $12,000, while development of a working well should cost about $ I 5,000. he said. ----- DEALERS OF: YANMARoWESTERBEKE-CATERPIu..\R FORD LEHMAN-UNIVERSAL A FULL SERVICE YACHT REPAIR YARD SINCE 1843 MYSTIC SHIPYARD 22 Fishers Island Gazelle FICA President's Message By LESLIE GOSS Special thanks to the 75 people who gave up part of a beautiful autumn after- noon to attend the quarterly Fishers Island Civic Association (FICA) meeting, the fo- cus of which was the 1994 Fishers Island Growth Plan. The exciting thing about this particu- lar event is that there was a discussion.The audience actually did more talking than those at the podium. To get all of us thinking in the proper frame of mind, we invited a natural re- sources planner with expertise in island development to discuss pertinent issues. She explained the consequences of unmanaged growth, such as loss of unique community character, contaminated drink- ing water supply, depleted natural re- sources, and inflated land value and its impact on a year-round population. She also focused on factors for determining the appropriate "carrying capacity" of an is- land: ground water, solid waste, social ex- perience, soil and vegetation, wildlife and scenic quality. Following this presentation and my official request on behalf of the 1994 Growth Plan Update Committee for ap- proval of the plan, there were questions about the planning process,comments about some seemingly contradictory text,requests for more time to review the document and comments about the benefits and implica- tions of approving the document. After almost two years of work, I was delighted that the 1994 plan was approved. What made me even more delighted was that people were talking about i~ there was dialogue. Now what we need is a more substantive dialogue. I urge you to read the 1994 growth plan. Consider the issues that are addressed. These issues were nOl thought up in a vacuum. They were raised by Islanders who cared enough to share their sense of community as it is now and lheirvision and concerns for the future. We all have work to do in the coming years. There are several areas of contro- versy that need to be examined by the community as whole: .At what level are we going to protect our drinking water supply? . What properties on the Island possess aesthetic or natural resource value worthy to be included in an open space or land trust program? .Should Fishers Island Ferry District policies on scheduling, rate, freight, num- ber of boats and reservations be used to manipulate density on the Island? .Should the Ferry District build the proposed New London terminal? . What it the best way to provide high school education for a declining number of Island students? How do we define "best"? . W e need to examine the pros and cons of a path along the East End for bikers, walkers, joggers and rollerbladers. . We need to approve and recommend to the Town of Southold for adoption a harbor management plan that will accom- modate multiple uses without compromis- ing the aesthetic, chemical and biological integrity of our harbors. .We need to educate ourselves on the issue of incorporation so that we recognize the appropriate conditions for taking such a step. Which of these issues interests you? Do nOllet apathy compromise the sense of stewardship and self-sufficiency that per- vades our community. Read the growth plan. Make sure your parents and children read the growth plan. Send a copy to the people who rent your house. Let the FlCA board know what you think. Your comments will become the basis for the next growth plan. Happy Holi- days. - . FIshers Island Hurricanes team members In alphabetical order Include: Billy Bloethe, David Burnham, Brendan Conroy, Elizabeth Evans, Counney Gillan, Daniel Gillan, Elllo" Glllan, Kyle Heath, Mason Horn, SophleMallnowskl, Dale Malone, Matthew Reale, Merls Tombarl, Peter Wall, Callie Walter, Colin Walter, Graham Wasley and Logan Wasley. Standing In rear arecoach, Frank Gillan, and assistant coach, Derek $croxton. Spirited Hurricanes Hit Fishers The popularity of youth soccer pro- grams finally reached Fishers Island this fall with the formation of a new kindergarten through fourth grade soccer league: the Fish- ers Island Hurricanes. The children selected the name for their team, which had broad community support Elliott Gillan wanted to play organized soccer like his cousins on Long Island, so his parents, Frank and Cindy Gillan, organized a league. Each participant paid $35 to the Southold Town Recreation Department. The town paid for insurance, a coach and 12 game balls. Island People's Project (IPP) oversees the program for the town and hired Frank Gillan, the only applicant, as coach. Eighth- grader Derek Scroxton was assistant coach. The Fishers Island Fire Department bought team T-shirts and socks; the American Le- gion bought the goals; and the Fishers Is- land Ferry District offered round-trip fares to the visiting teams. Summer visitor Jim Eagan arranged for two home and two away games against four different teams from Norwich, Conn. The four-game tally was 2 wins and 2 ties. The fmal game was a satisfying win against an "aggressive and previously undefeated team," acconling to one proud parent. The team practiced on Thursday after- noons and Saturday mornings, and IPP sponsored a two-hour soccer workshop fea- turing Rob Hill, a North American Soccer Camps professional. Fishers Island Gazette 23 ~- ..}.. --.....-'... :L;jj~Y;l:6:i~g.r~f~~:';,' I. John Gada ,,~@~ General Contracting, Inc. alV:: rIJ~[r? .~~- ~J~f "...we're the other guys!" 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Day after day for the entire month ofJ ul y and half the month of August, the pitiless sun poured down until the ground was parched, and the playing surface hardened into straw mats. At times itfelt more like Texas or India than the paradise residents think of as Fishers Island. Of course, they water a lot of golf courses in Texas. And in India, where the sun is a devil and the rains are the salvation of the land, a drought might inconvenience a handful of golfers but would devastate another equally important social activity: weddings. These arc often scheduled for the monsoon scason, and newlyweds make love in the rain in hopes they will be blessed with the fertility it brings to field and forest alike. Last summer's drought on Fishers Is- land prompted much thought about water- ing our golf courses, but when the down- pours started in August, and the fairways suddenly sprang 10 life, the issue seemed less urgent. By September, golfers were luxuriating in green velvet lies, and winter rules seemed almost like cheating, which of course they are. Can you imagine what your caddy would say at St. Andrews if he saw you improving your lie? "Argghhh, ye canna doo that, laddie." You'd simply be rein- forcing his already abysmal opinion of American golfers. I played there once with a horrible set of rented clubs, and when I missed a three-foot putt on the third green, I took itoutoftheeup, replayed the shot and sank it. The caddy looked at me and said with disgust, "Ana fooool can dooooo it the seeo"' time." St. Andrews has its share of droughts, just like any links, and like Fishers Island, is sometimes parched and brown and hard. A lOp pro from Ireland who has played there several times in the British Open, refers 10 itdisparagingly as "auld B urrrmie." Watering a links course is almost a contradiction in terms. You're supposed 10 take what nature sends you. That's fine in a misty, foggy, damp climate like the British Isles. On Fishers, we water greens and tees, and some of the more vulnerable sections of fairways on the big course. It would not be easy or inexpensive 10 connect the present watering systems into a cohesive unit. The c7YLC]. SULLIVAN AUTOMOTIVE CORNER There is also the disadvantage that once you start watering, you have to keep it up. Without water, according 10 the United States Golf Association agronomist who visits the Island each year, grass roots grow to a protective depth of four feet, which is one reason why new shoots come up so fast. With watering, the roots may grow down only a couple of feet and become much more perishable. This increases their susceptibility to disease and a host of hos- tile invaders, which can kill fairways and greens. It is not likely that Fishers Island would escape similar problems. To water or not to water. As the King of Siam once said: " 'Tis a puzzlement." .RrID ~aft~hop <8prns Frank and Cynthia Gillan have openad SeasideCraftWorks in Topper's off-season space to showcase the high- quality work 01 Island artisans. Thay offer dried flowers and wraaths, holi- day ornaments, wooden toys, stuffed animals, wood carvings and pottery. Saaside Craft Works will be open Friday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings during the holiday season. 'C-Q lEDYARD . NORWICH . EASTlYME C..,d~n C~nltr &; Flori't OLDRIDGE 206 Boston Post Rd. East Lyme, Conn. 06333 TEL: 739-8397 CHEVROLET . BUICK . GEO . PONTIAC OLDSMOBILE . CADILLAC . HVUNDAI Largest GM dealer in Connecticut and Rhode Island at one location! Rte.117 P.o. Box 29, Ledyard Center ledyard, Conn. 06339 TEL: (203) 464.8400 WEEKLY DEUVERIES TO NEW LONDON FERRY ~ ..~. : - ",.-... '.' Sales 443-8432 Parts 442-0491 Corner of Broad and Colman Streets New London, Conn. Service 442-4371 Body Shop 442-7132 Your every gardening need: Evergreens, Fertilizers, Tools, Insecticides, Mulches, Fruit and Shade Trees Birdfeed and Feeders Pet Food and Supplies ~C~) ~j Fishers Island GazelU 25 FISHERS ISLAND MOBIL Walsh Contracting, Managers FULL SERVICE STATION-MECHANIC ON DUTY 24-HOUR SERVICE Fuel on · Propane · Gas Diesel · Dockage · Marine Fuel Official New York State Auto Inspection Station TEL: 516-788-7311 FAX: 516-788-5543 St. Luke's-Roosevelt is building a stronger hospital for a healthier New York. '" ~ ....~ .'j.'" -:- ,,'" :\ 51. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Is pleased to provide a physician year-round on Fishers Island. j.e-iii' - : I )'1 ~. ~ ST.WKE'S\ROOSEVELT l_ -'~[;i, =_ "..,.."","'" ~ II ~ 'l ~ - .1 ~ . 26 Fishers Island Gazette - 'I'he Haulll Or lhe Sea l\IIonslcr Winner Age 9-10 Category By ALEXA:\'DRA BARSK, HOPE ESSER and EMILY VOLDSTAD "All right Block, what did you bring us here for?" asked Magnus, quite annoyed. "I have gathered you to tell of a legend my father told me," answered Block. "Legends arc for babies, not for strong Viking men like us!" jeered Lars. "Oh, be quiet," said Fisher. "Thank you, Fisher. Now I can begin." "Well, there are two islands southwest of here, which arc believed to be the end of the world. Many people have tried to get to the islands but have died on the way be- cause of a great sea monster. I have been challenged to sail there," said Block. "Sea monster? Sorry, we have to go," answered the Vikings. "Don't worry, captain, We'll be ready to sail tomorrow," said Fisher, Early the next morning, the Seahawk set sail. For many days they sailed pleas- antly. Then one day ,just as the captain had warned, they met the sea monster. It was big and had blood-shuteyes. Everyone was scared. Then the sea monster charged. Luckily, Lars, who controlled the rud- der, turned the boat to avoid the sea mon- ster. The battle went on for many days. Just as the crew was becoming desperate, Cap- tain Block climbed to the front of the boat and jumped onto the sea monster's back. The sea monster thrashed and Block Treasure 'Pcud Winner Age 11-13 category By JIM ALBRITT AIN One of the British boats was sailing across the ocean to trade with the United States when the ship was stopped by Cap- tain Kidd, the pirate. Captain Kidd and his crew stole all the treasure and goods from the vessel and blew up the ship. Captain Kidd took all the treasure he stole from other ships that had been stripped of their goods and blown up, too, to an island (now known as Fishers Island) and buried it in a pond on the south pan of the island where it was cursed. One hundred years later, another band of pirates tried to dig up the treasure and found the chest. But then they heard a voice say, "Put it back or die." But instead, they staned to run. Then a mist started to form around the pond. When a pirate ship ap- peared on the pond, the pirates dropped the treasure and ran. One pirate looked back and saw a ghostly looking pirate crew burying the treasure again. Others have tried to dig up Captain Kidd's treasure but have not suc- ceeded. TWO TOCYl'S Winner Adult Category By CHARLES STEPANEK If you ride the ferry you're aware of them-the "two toots" in the title that is. Approaching the Island, the first marks the passing of the red buoy before parading through the pilings into Silver Eel Pond. It'll startle you-a blast long and loud-a signal of greeting, of reunion, an addition (you know, the more the merrier), It starts a time to relax, to smile, to laugh, to try a new perspective, The second says it's time to leave the Island. It's neither loud nor long-almost apologetic (you know, excuse me, it's time to go). Of course, many don 'treally want to hear it. The signal is of separation, subtrac- tion (I'll miss you), a return to routine, There are sad smiles-tears at times. Two toots-that's all they are And yet-so different... so very different...The Alpha-The Omega...sure, in a way, . '('he Ballle or lhe Sea l\IIonsler, conlinued plunged to his death. Then Fisher, thinking only of his dear captain, saw that the sea monster had a missing scale. Without think- ing twice, he threw his sword into the un- armed sea monster's flesh, and the sea mon- · The fire house was a popular spot last summer as Fishers Island School seniors held their annual car wash. Proceeds will go toward the senior class trip next spring. Pictured are: (I.r) Sue Stoehr, School Principal Neil O'Connell, Usa Faulkner and Patty Faulkner. ster fell to the bottom of the ocean. Thenceforth, the two islands were named, the smaller for Fisher's bravery, and the larger in honor of the Seahawk's dead captain, Block. ~ ~ :II j !: ~ " S . . Fishers Island Library Association 'J)rawin~ 71ward Winner, Under-age-8 Category Meris Tombarl The writing contest is sponsored each summer by the Fishers Island Library Association. Winners receive $25 gift certificates to Walden Bookstores. ~ ~ Fishers Island Gazette 27 I Summer...Turns to Fall ~ ~ ::: ~ , , 'I \" Michael B. Wray Photo SUMMER .10Ds jockey for position before the start of a Saturday race last July outside of West Harbor. A.tler. lal.nd Gazette FALL. Sea Stretcher stands alone at Fishers Island Marina, now devoid of summer recreational craft. ~ Wh Fillher. Illlllnd Gazette SUMMER. Members of Sailing Masters of 1812, Essex Fife and Drum Corps enjoy refreshments aher July 4th parade and concert. A.her.llll.nd Gazette FALL. On crisp October day, pick-up soccer game proceeds at driving range next to maintenance fence, which has since blown down. ~ Allhe.,.l~and Gazette SUMMER . Islanders enjoy low tide at Dock Beach as 100 heads out for July 4th trophy race. A.her. latand Gazette FAll. Ufeguard "tower" rests on Its side last month at the entrance to Dock Beach. 28 Fishers/sland Gazette FISHERS ISLAND CLUB GOLF Smith Bowl: Championship flight, Steve McPherson (64), Peter Upson (65), Robert Crary (65; 1stflight, Russell Planitzer(65), Ace Crary (67). Willam R. Kirkland III Memorial Tournament: 1 st, Chris Flanagan, Christy Flanagan, Phil Shannon, Nathan Saint-Amand; 2nd, Hi Upson, Peter Upson, Missy Crisp, Peter Crisp; 3rd, Kathy Parsons, Geddes Parsons, Tracey Rutherfurd, Tom Tamoney; 4th, Larry Creel, Andrew Strife, Kevin Coleman, Fred Bancroft; 5th, Ashley Harrington, Dick Riegel, Lulu Balcom, Chris Edwards; 6th, Rolla Campbell, Kim Campbell, Liz Furse, Charlone McKim. Clinton R. WYCkoff IV Memorial Parent-Chlld Tournament: 1st, Jay Duryea and Oakley Duryea(56); 2nd, Burton Tremaine and Dwight Collins (57); 3rd, Susie Parsons and Emily Parsons, 57. Men's Member.Guest: Long Drive, Edward Anderson; Closest to Pin, Dick Riegel; fv1edal- ist, Edward Anderson and Scott Cardozo (69) (Match of Cards). Winner Round-a-Day, Nathan Saint-Amand and Richard Walker; runner-up Round-a-Day, Jim RutherfurdandAllen Pearce; consolation winner Round-a-Day, Ted Crane and Peter Schmader. Winner 3rd Flight, Alix Walker and Perry Bartol; runner~up 3rd Flight, Win Hotchkiss,Sr. and Charles Lee; consola- tion winner 3rd Flight, Bob Anthony and Art Walsh. Winner 2nd Flight, Scott Reid and Turner Bredrup; runner-up 2nd Flight. John Browne and Karl Scott; consolation winner 2nd Flight, Harry Grunner and Mitch Reese. Win- ner 1 st Flight, Geddes Parsons and James Carroll; runner~up 1 st Flight, Bill Hall and C.W. Hornsby; consolation winner 1 st Flight, Willard Soper and Ed Howe. Winner Championship Flight, Fred Smith and M. A. Baxter; runner-up Championship Flight, Sherman Durfee and Peter Foote; consolation winner Champion- ship Flight, Peter Upson and Chris Edwards. Women's Member.Guest (96 contestants): Winners2-day low gross (309): Kenny Mettler, Mary Roberts, Dana Audelotte, Ann Wonham. Winners 2-day low net (262): Nancy Hunt, Susie Stickney, Barbara Rau, Brenda Bomo. Runners-up 2-day net (263): Alison t-kCance, Virginia Bride, Daphnie First, Hellen Stovell. Winners low net Wednesday (127): Jane Hotchkiss and Sylvia Frelinghuysen. Runners- up low net Wednesday (133) Helen Hamilton and Sally Smith. 1st low net Thursday (131): Anne Borland and Phyllis Taylor. 2nd low net Thursday (135): Stephanie Flynn and Sally Hill-Wood. Men's Club Championship: Medalist, Bill Hall (72)(hole-in-one on lS); winner Championship Flight, Peter Upson, runner-up, Bobby Par- sons; winner 1st Flight, Gaines Gwathmey, runner-up, Andrew Strife; winner 2nd Flight, David Scott, runner-up, James Laughlin; win- ner3rd Flight, Kevin Coleman, runner-up, Barry Hall; winner Gold Tee, Bob Feagles, runner- up, Turkey Righter. Women's Club Championship: Medalist, Jen- nifer M. Albanesi (78); Championship Flight, winner, Jennifer M. Albanesi; runner-up, Missy Crisp. 1st Flight, winner, Nancy Hunt; runner- up, Helen BonsaI. Clubs: Summer '94 HHC GOLF AWARDS July Parent-Child: Group I, Dan and Dan Gillan; Group II, Graham and Mike Spence Dolly Howard Tournament Winner: Jane Crary Women's Club Champion: Susie Stickney; Men's Club Champion: Robert Anthony Women's Ringer Champion: Susie Stickney; Men's Ringer Champion: Art Walsh Girls' Club Champions: Co-champs: Elizabeth Andrews and Annie Stickney; Boys' Club Champion: Graham Spence Girls' 2-Hole Champion: Daphne Patterson; Boys 2-Hole Champion: Sam Glendon Girls' 4-Hole Champion: Casey Cook; Boys' 4. Hole Champion: John Lawrence Girls' 9-HoleChamplon: Annie Stickney; Boys' 9-Hole Champion: Graham Spence August Parent Child: Group I, Nick and Den Ogden; Group II, Emily and Robert Parsons Handicap Tournament: Kandi Rutherfurd Mixed Captain's Choice: Debbie and Sandy Riegel with Wendy and Gerry Cameron Women's Ringer Champion: Peg Campbell; Men's Ringer Champion: Art Walsh Most Improved Girl: Caroline Lamborn; Most Improved Boy: CB Hall Pip Sinclair Sportsmanship Trophy: Matt Burr Junior Endevour Trophy: Emily Parsons Girls' 2-Hole Champion: Daphne Patterson; Boys' 2-Hole Champion: Tom Bailey Girls' 4-HoleChampion: Oakley Ogden; Boys' 4-Hole Champion: Ben Cameron Girls' g.HoleChamplon: Meredith Esser; Boys' 9-Hole Champion: Matt Burr ~ August Pro-Am (Lawrence and MemorIal Hos. pital Benefit): 1st Low Pro, Mike Downey (74); 2nd Low Pro, Tim Eliason (78); 3rd Low Pro, Larry Demers (78). 1 st team, Jim Corrigan, Dick Purnell, Win Hotchkiss Jr., Wendy Bingham (SO). 2nd team, Pat Aquaro, Phil Shannon, Bobsie Macleod, Mary Baker (61). 3rd team, Shawn Burke, Richard Goss, Kathy Parsons, Benno Schmidt (61). The benefit raised $S,817 for Lawrence & Memorial Hospi- tal, bringing the tournament's 39-year total to $185,400. The Hog (Harbor Open GOlf): 1st (60) Ted Harrington, Jeff Peck, Dicky Riegel, David Harrington, Ben Campbell, Jeff Campbell. 2nd (60) Chippy duPont, Frank Lyon, Ray Ogden, Denny Ogden, Vinnie Lynch, Tom duPont. 3rd (61) Dan Colvin, Harry Yerkes, Will Pieshoff, Scott Lamb, Richard Foyle, Toby Noyes. 4th (61) Jim Carney, Ranny Wyckoff, Kevin Wyckoff, Bill Hall, Henry Gerry, Nathan Saint- Amand. 5th (61) Henry King, Peter Baocile, Jim O'Keefe, John Browne, Bill Scott, David Scott. 6th (61), Criffo Sanger, Ian Macleod, Penn Sanger, Andrew Strife, Ted Smith, Nick Yerkes. Best Dressed Team: Harris Parsons, Ren Parsons, Geddes Parsons, Harris Par. sons Jr., Bob Parsons and M. Baldwin. HHC AWARDS Women's Member-Guest Tennis Tourna- ment: Jean Baker and Ellie Kelly Men's Member.Guest Tennis Tournament: Tim Grimes and Ron Netter Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament: Martha Koekook and Williard Soper Junior Awards Maxwell S. Porter Award: July, Jamie Brim; August, Crosby Cook. William P. Becker Award: July, Will Lawrence and Gussie Foshay-Rothfeld; August, Jay Helmer and Sara di Bonaventura Sportsman Award: July, Mike McGeeney; Au- gust, CB Hall Sportswoman Award: July, Emily Knight; Au- gust, Diana Patterson Swimming Most Improved Swimmer 6 and under: July, Eliza Braun, Tolly Taylor; August, Mimi An- thony, Win Rutherfurd Most Improved (7.&): July, Cait Ludemann, Nick Shapiro; August, Leslie HotchKiss, Eric Voldstad Mostlmproved (9-10):July, Katherine Spence; August, Margot Broom Coach's Award:July, Jake Ludemann; August, Sarah Mullen Tennis Most Improved: July, Casey Cook, Gerard Rogan;August, Billy Keenan, Meredith Esser Coach's Award: July, Annie Taylor, CB Hall; August. Ben Cameron, Natalie Wadsworth Windsurfing Most Advanced: July, Annie Stickney, John Lawrence; August, Parker Lamborn, Oakley Ogden Most Improved: July, Emily Glendon, Slater Brauns; August, John Roberts, Sara di Bonaventura Instructor's Award: July, Alison Holmes; Au- gust, Natalie Wadsworth Serving the investment needs of the community. SMITHBARNEY We nuke rooncy the old f~hioncd way. We earn it.nl 'Slocb '~utuaJFunds . Corporate Bonds . IRAs and Pension Plans . Bonds . Government Securities . Tax.Free Bonds . Annuities ~ ~ John J, Peisho/f j Financial Consultant-Investments i 545 Long Wharf Dr, i New Haven, CT 06311 ~ ] ; g (203) 772-3970 j FIVC/HHC JR. SAILING PROGRAM July Friday Optimist Races: 1st, Mike McGeeney; 2nd, Molly Malinowski; 3rd, Casey Cook Most Improved: Novice, Emily Knight, Parker Cook; Optimist, Casey Cook Ferguson Cup: Mike McGeeney Parent Child Optimist Race: 1 st, Parker Cook; 2nd, Daphne Patterson; 3rd, Crosby Cook Ship Shape: John Roberts Instructor's Award: Isabelle Kinsolving Nano (Most Enthusiastic): Eliza Candey Ferguson Cup: Mike McGeeney Sportsmanship Award: Justin Steil August Friday Optimist Races: 1 st, Mike McGeeney; 2nd, Molly Malinowski; 3rd. Nick Ogden Most Improved: Novice: Jamie Brim, Leslie Hotchkiss; Optimist. Chester Hall, Alex Barsk Salvage Cup: Mike McGeeney Parent Child Optimist Race: 1 st. Alex Barsk; 2nd, Molly Malinowski; 3rd, Lex; Steil Mimi & Margaret (Spectacular capsize): Justin Steil, John Roberts Ship Shape: Claire Woolston Instructor's Award: Justin Steil Nano: Daniel ~Mr. Excitemenr Strothe Sportsmanship Award: Molly Malinowski The Meredith and Peter Rugg Trophy (first ! Fishers Island boat in the largest class in the ~ annual Fishers Island Junior Regatta): Isabelle C3 Kinsolving and Meghan McNamara, who placed 1 third out of more than 30 boats in Blue Jay fleet ~ The Gordon S. Murphy Memorial Trophy (ex- j cellent seamanship): Justin Steil If: The Arthur Lee Kinsolvlng Trophy (sports- manship): Caroline Braga FIYCJunior Regatta Race Results: Blue Jays: 3rd, Isabelle Kinsolving, Meghan McNamara; 6th, Caroline Braga, Eloise Patterson. Lasers: 1 st, Justin Steil, 6th place, Welles Henderson. 420's: 1 st, Dan Rosenthal, Arthur Kinsolving; 4th, John Roberts, A.J. Jeffries; 7th, Christian Allen, Peter Malinowski; 8th, Nick Malinowski, Cutler Cook Fishers Island Gazette 29 Clubs: Summer '94 FIVC RESULTS Kahoutec; 6th, Gingersnap; 7th, Taiga; 8th, Pre-Emptive Bid IODSeason Series: 1 st, Norwegian Wood; 2nd, Sirius; 3rd, Pandion Bullseye July Series: 1st, Jim Thompson Sr.; 2nd, Charlie Ferguson; 3rd, John A. Neilsen Bullseye July 4th Race: 1st, David Burnham; 2nd, Jim Thompson; 3rd, Tom duPont Bullseye August Series: 1st, Jim Thompson Sr. ;2nd, David Burnham; 3rd, Charlie Ferguson Bullseye Season Series: 1st, Jim Thompson Sr.; 2nd, David Burnham ;3rd, Charlie Ferguson Bullseye Labor Day Race: 1 st, Charlie Ferguson; 2nd, Jerome Beauchamp;3rd, Paul Burnham 100 Spring Series: 1st, Sirius; 2nd, Pandion; 3rd, Norwegian Wood; 4th Taiga; 5th, Pre- Emptive Bid; 6th, Kahoutec; 7th, Gingersnap; 8th, Greyhound 100 July Series: 1st, Norwegian Wood; 2nd, Sirius; 3rd, Pandion; 4th, Greyhound; 5th, Gingersnap; 6th, Taiga; 7th, Kahoutec; 8th, Pre-Emptive Bid 100AugustSeries: 1st, Norwegian Wood; 2nd, Sirius; 3rd, Greyhound; 4th, Pandion; 5th, . FiVe recognized Caroline Braga for outstanding sports~ mans hip and Justin Steil for excellent seamanship. E!iJ t> 13th Annual F.I. Teachers' Association Scholarship Golf Tour- nament: 15 teams raised $2,953.06 Oc~~_ ?_al Fishers Island Club. Winning team: Jeff Edwards, Don ~dwatds, Joe Murphy,. Barry ;:;;;:. Jordon and Jim Gebert (net scoti! 61). 2nd: BJII HaJl",se, Mike ~Chla.ppon~, OlckStrau~se, Hl!~ry_Hell~.t.!n..d Len Siwyer (n!L "::::_~re65).;"'-.:-"F' .!;t ..,."...--~:=:'"'-_. . . "'-.-= ~~ --..~l VILLAGE II!!!- IiIii ~::~ 11 Bank St. New London 1-800-545-9154 ;.f) ~> ~ . . ,. i GRE[N[f\"l' -l' PlIr9l'lnial & Annual Gardens En9~shGardens Wetland Gardens Rock Gardens Pond.Wat&rwayDesign Formal - Informal Gardens Tr8EIs&Shrubs OmarnenlalGras5es .( ~ ~ GI\t:GOI\Y THIBOOfAU B.S In Hortlcul1uraland landscape Design . FISHERS ISLAND REAL ESTATE AGENCY FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Pruning Lawn Carll & Installation 5100e& Bric:kWoI1\ Wall_Wa"'ways&Paboo WILLIAM R. HAASE Ucensed N.Y.S_ Real Estate Broker Real Estate Sales Real Estate Rentals Winter Inspections MARY ALICE HAASE licensed N.Y.S. Real Estate Salesperson 788.7777 "~' ......' -~ Owr 25 Years EXp8rience ., _.. 't,,~ (516) 788-7007 I 30 Fish~rs Island Gaz.elte - It was cenainly not politics as usual last Septcmber as an upstart slate of three juniors and a sophomore stunned the se- niors to take control of the Fishers Island School Student Council. According to Student Council Advi- sorCharles Stepanek, the students waged a surprisingly aggressive campaign billed as "experience versus a spirit of change." The youngcr group stressed that they were closer in age and grade to most of the students in the school and would thus be able to repre- sent them more effectively. "The veteran seniors, Lisa Faulkner, Adam Heath, Don Gray and Susan Stoehr underestimated the power of the enemy," Mr. Stepanek said. After posters, balloons, speeches and some "old-fashioned electioneering," stu- dents in grades seven through 12 made their decision in the voting booth and the ballot box. The winners arc: President, Shawn . ~ -,'"' ." .1'.. .... ,. ..~"" . '\ ~.. ..~, ~.. ~L ~1:':'~'S4.t.""'!",. ",,;.' ; ,. 'i"'''lI ',. . ,,,,, JJr, l.J\.,'.!;'/' ',H'..;I\' j I. '.,\~ '~, t\:'Jt.li!"~4 . _' ~ ,. " ~..~,.f.J.:",. <1'1' '7 ~..,-". ',', .." '1 ','::1'" '~_,.;i .~,:, ~ ' '. 1 \ "" ) .." 'C' .. . '" ,. \,,' \"Qia '" . ~ .: ' -. ~' , '''''';;.='; 1;' ,!L1;l' ..,"'. ~~':7:!,~<fil' . I_'~ " w~l~P '\ ~ \ .',:~,,_. 'c' -.'4 ' ;~. .<. ;;t?r;ji l... ~ l~ · , i'.,.' ,i~~~lJ l~!;'::":i.-.~<' ..' .. - CNIrte. Ste~nek Photo . The seventh grade class at the Fishers Island School enjoyed a week of silly antics as part of their initiation Into the Fishers Island School communIty. (I-r) Belinda Colgan, Sarah Evans, Emily Kelly, BurkeMalek, Darren Seel, Ryan Brothers and Adam McDermott survived this annual rite of passage and received cetificates welcoming them Into the high school from Student Council President Shawn Malone. Malone Uunior); Vice-President, Melissa Cunningham Uunior); Secretary, Kelly Doheny U unior); and Treasurer, Eric Grebe (sophomore). School Installs New Computer Equipment The Fishers Island School has installed new computer equipment to provide online acccss to databases. The equipment incl udes a 486D X com- puter with monitor, a laserjet printer, CD- ROM player and a modem. Students and teachers now have online access to the Suffolk County School Library System database of morc than 200,000 bibliographic records of books in school library media centers on Long Island. The school's system also includes the following CD-ROM programs: News Bank: A collection of full text articles from 60 newspapers and wire ser- vices. The articles pcnain to important is- sues and events in the United States and the world and cover diverse topics such as health, science, social issues. the environ- ment and international affairs. Copies of articles can be printed at the work station. Info Trac: A magazine reference sys- tem that provides access to articles in 57 magazines. Articles can be printed at the work station. GraUer Multimedill Encyclopedill: Contains all 21 volumes of the current Academic American Encyclopedia. This includes the full text of nearly 33,000 ar- ticlcs, as well as a comprehensive index of all titles, words, pictures and maps. In addi- tion, there arc thousands of pictures, hun- dreds of sounds and over 50 digitized video clips. The school would like to make this research tool available to all residents of Fishers Island. Call 788-7444 for addi- tional infonnation. Distress Sale For Sale Fishers Island Apartment $150,000 1,500 Square-feet. Completely Renovated. Three-bedroom. Separate Living Room and Dining Room. New Modern Kitchen. large Enclosed Sun Porch. large Storage Room In Basement. Apartment Building in Excellent Condition. Parade Ground Apartments: (516) 788.7101 WinfeF llcUFS Ubrary: Mon. 1-5 p.m,; Wed. 1-6 p.m.; Frl. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 9-12 a.m. Transfer Station Oct. 17 to May 13: Mon. and Wed. 7:30 a.m..12:30 p.m., 1 :30- 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Sun. n :30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ferry: Purchase winter reservations In freight office. Through December 31: Mon.- Thurs.,9-11 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; Fri. 9-11 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Jan., Feb. and Mar.: Mon.-Frl. 9-11 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. No weekend hours. There Is no extra Charge for winter reservations, which may be purchased through the mall. Send check to Fishers Island Ferry District, P.O. Box H, Fishers Is'and, NY 06390. rib' ~~ ~v ROBIRT "~ I LOUISA IY AIS Jisensed Real Estate Sales. Rentals (518) 788.7101 Fishers Island Gaz.eUe 31 I ~J1&~~llJFllJE]])1 For Sale: One windsurfer with all Wanted: Partner for 28' Sabre. Slip parts and sail. $100; one Sunfish Noank, mooring Fishers Island. Call sailboat with all parts and sail, $400; Larry (203) 233-035~' \" three Sailfish sailboats with miscel- laneous parts, make offer. Contact Island People's Project, (516) 788- 7632. Place a Classified Ad In the Gazette: Mail your name, address, telephone number and a message of up to 35 words, w~h a check for $15, to: Fishers Island Gazette, Classified, P. 0, Box 573, Fishers Island, NY 06390, Lara's Theme INTERIOR DESIGN . Custom wall coverings. Upholstery. Window Treatments. Slipcovers U.URA G. FORGIONE, OlD SAYBROOK, CoNN. (203) 388-9244 ~ Ellen W Boswell Real Estate Sales Greenwich, Conn.. (203) 622-0037 ~ . ~; MERRITT ~.;~ ASSOCIATES ~~<1I04 -- ................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setving Fishers Island Since 1919 (203) 442-4391 74 Captain's Walk New London, CT 06320 MALLOVES Eastern Connecticut's Largest Jeweler (just two blocks from the ferry) Help Santa! A subscription to the Fishers Island Gazette is the perfect holiday gift for college students . and Island friends. Simply complete form and mail with a check to the a Fishers Island Gazette, Box 573, Fishers Island, NY 06390. ~II Please send a gift subscription to the person(s) listed below . $15 FOR FIRST GIFT, $12* FOR ADDITIONAL GIFTS**' Send a year of the Fisher> Island Gazette to: *Special price for new subscribers only. No renewals, please. .. Outside USA add $12 postage Send a year of the Fisher> Island Gazette to: Namc Name Street, Apt. No. Street, Apt. No. City IStare I Zip City IStare I Zip Send a year of the Fisher> Island Gazette to: Name Street, Apt. No, Holiday subscriptions start with the Feb- ruary issue, Cards announcing gifts mailed upon receipt of subscription request. . . . : City IStare I Zip ................................................................. 32 Fishers Island GazeUe . Anna and Ross Saxon strike a playful pose before a costume party last summer. II J!dppyJlblidays! II G. Shillo Purchases Pequot Inn Mortgage A Connecticut accountant has purchased the defaulted mongage on the Pequot Inn. Gregory Shillo said he pur- chased the mongage from Union Trust Company in September. Mr. Shillo said he will not own the Pequot until foreclosure proceedings on the propeny are completed. Mr. Shillo, who is the brotherofIsland contractor Tom Shillo, said his current plans are to operate the Pequot Inn as in the past, although he is considering re-introducing food service. "I understand it [the Pequot] is an institution," Mr. Shillo said. "I am contem- plating no major changes except ones for the better." The mongage on the Pequot Inn went into default three years ago when the own- ers, Fishers Pequot Associates, a group of off-Island business people who bought the Pequot in the early 1980s, encountered financial difficulties. In a Feb., 1992 story in the Gazette, the amount of the mongage at that time was about $400,000, according to Tom Plastaras, an attorney for the bank. Previous allempts to auction the propeny have drawn no bidders. The Pequot Inn has been a favorite night spot on the Island for years. It has recently been managed by Paul Giles while under the bank's control. Mr. Shillo said he is talking with Mr. Giles about having him continue as manager. The amount of the mongage has not been publicly disclosed. fjf;[fftGAzr:l1 E Box 573 Fishers Island, NY 06390 FIRST CLASS .-