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ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD
Volume 4, Issue 6
July, 2008
What a Difference a Year makes!
The Island Community Center is VERY near completion!
The construction will be done in the first weeks of July and
the kitchen equipment will be here soon! There is already a
workout room full of state-of-the-art Life Fitness machines,
fresh out of their boxes!
The committee is planning an Open House in July to show
off the amazing work that has been done by Kinlin Rutherfurd Architects, Z&S Contracting and the ICC Committee.
This has been a lot of work to coordinate all these talented
people to make an old
empty building into such a
beautiful new space.
Here are a few before and
after pictures of the upstairs
and downstairs, including the relocated bowling alley.
Below is the Fitness Center and the new machines. Keep
your eyes and ears open for Open House information!!!
Fishers Island Church Golf Classic
Joe Rogan founded the Three Churches Tournament years
ago and is grateful and thankful for all the work Elby and
Peter have done with it. Here is Joe selling tickets for the
’08 Classic.
Inside this issue:
Announcing the retirement of
President, Elby Burr and co-president,
Peter Burr of 12 years in charge of the
tournament. These two men have done
a superb job raising money these
twelve years! With Elby, Peter and the
other helpers, over $200,000 has been
raised for the churches. Their influence
in CT and ability to collect prizes and
donations will be hard to beat. The
remaining committee hopes to keep
things going. We wish Elby and Peter
good luck and good health and our
thanks for a supper job well done.
(Cont. on page 8)
BIRDS OF FISHERS ISLAND
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RECREATION PATH UPDATE
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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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ST. JOHNS SCHOLORSHIP
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RUMAGE SALE
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CLASSIFIEDS
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The Birds of Fishers Island
Did you know that
the FI Electric Company does an annual
nest inspection of all
the Osprey nests?
Not until Bob Wall
gave the us a copy,
had I heard of this. It
reminded me of
some great bird picsub-station is occupied and has one egg in nest.
tures that I had been given recently and wanted to get
them in the paper for others to see. Here are the June, 6. The nest at the east end of the driving range @
2008 nest inspections and some great pictures of other
Middle Farms Rd. has two fledglings.
winged friends on the island. Lets all quickly picture Jay,
Kenny and George being dive bombed by mother Os- 7. The nest at the Rafferty house on East Main Rd.
has three fledglings in the nest.
preys, in the name of SCIENCE!
1. The nest near the transfer station was occupied and 8. The nest on Castle Rd. is occupied but has no
eggs or fledglings.
had two fledgling in the nest.
2. There is now a new nest on the USL property at the 9. A new nesting station was built this past year on
East Main Rd. at the Carpenter house area. There
top of the hill, there are three eggs in the nest at this
are two birds building a late nest there now.
time.
3. The original nest at the USL is occupied and has This report was done by the Electric Company and
submitted to the Museum. For more information, call
three fledglings.
788-7239.
4. The nest on the East Main Rd.
at the intersection of Old Mallory Rd. is occupied and has
two fledglings.
5. The nest at the west end of the
driving range by the electric
Here are two pictures that Harris Parsons Jr. took of Great
Horned Owls up near the club area. These are babies
above and an adult at the top of the page. This is a rare
photo op and we are glad he caught them . Thanks to all
who submit information and pictures to the Fog Horn!!
Bill Faulkner snapped this picture of a Chickadee
eating out of his wife, Patty’s hand last month.
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Volume 4, Issue 6
Recreation Path Update
Dear Fisher’s Island Residents,
In early May, the path was staked by land surveyor
CME Associates in conjunction with Mark K. Morrison
Associates, the landscape architects of the recreation path.
With the first onslaught of residents to the island on Memorial Day weekend, we received many comments overwhelmingly positive as the reality of the path becomes
more palpable. Many parents and children are excited
about the prospect of safe cycling up island and now that
energy is so much in the news, any activity that reduces
our carbon footprint is applauded. However, some questions did arise regarding both tree removal and the proximity of the path to the east end road. First, every precaution has been taken to avoid removal of many trees and we
need to inform the community that many of the trees that
will be removed are a direct result of a mandate from the
fire department who has suggested that many sick trees
and some healthy trees must be removed to promote better
access to hydrants as well as to protect utility poles exposed to sick trees that are too close to them. At the same
time, the Path Foundation is working closely with the Museum to save as many trees as possible and to maintain the
integrity of the Museum’s nature trails, so in some cases
we will be moving the path away from the road and onto
some of the Museum properties. Some of this property
was in fact donated to the Museum by FIDCO and
FIDCO, the Museum and the Path Foundation are working
together on this. It must also be said that because the Path
Foundation has tried to avoid asking for easements from
private property owners, the path will continue to be close
to the road in some places in order to respect the property
rights of owners along the path. In a few cases, we have
received easements from property owners and in other
cases, we are still hoping that some owners may volunteer
to negotiate with us so we can avoid removing trees and
seclude the path from the road.
Issues still being discussed are the path route between
the old guard house and new guard house which may either go straight up the north side of the road or the other
proposed route would be up Wilderness Point road and
then over the old dump site and back to the new gate
house. Wetland protection, permit and cost considerations
will be the main drivers of the decision.
The permitting process has begun with the DEC and
the community can rest assured that the Path Foundation
has made every effort to reduce the environmental impact
of the path as much
as possible. Also
beginning this
month is the bidding process, so
local landscapers
who want to bid for
the landscaping aspect of the path
should contact
Carter Sednaoui at
csednaoui@carsed.com or 609-577-1876. The Path Foundation wants to use local contractors as much as possible
and we hope that they will make a special attempt to keep
our costs down. We are already keeping our costs down by
building the path and repaving the road at the same time.
We have to admit that we are a bit concerned about the
escalating costs of oil which of course affects the price of
petroleum-based asphalt as well as transportation expenses, so we will keep you posted about realistic cost
estimates once we know them.
At the moment our targeted budget remains $3,000,000
and $2,500,000 in pledges has been received. We may
have to raise the target and will resume our pledge campaign in earnest in the next month. So if you or other family members and friends haven’t pledged yet, please see
the attached pledge form and pass it on to others.
For the purpose of sharing costs for ferries and equipment, we will be following FIDCO's schedule for the resurfacing of the road. Finally, if all goes according to
plan, the clearing for the path will begin in November and
the paving of the path will be done in April 2009. If you
have any questions, comments or suggestions, please let us
know. Thank you for your support.
-Larry Creel and John McGillian
Please note:
There is a pledge form for the Recreation
Path on the insert of this issue.
Contributions are tax deductible and
greatly appreciated!
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Ocean Classroom 2008
The 11th annual Ocean Classroom for 7th graders took
place June 9-13 2008, Fishers
Island’s 7th graders joined
other students from Block
Island and Shelter Island on
an intensive week at sea.
They were on the Harvey
Gamage, a floating nautical
classroom. These photos are
from last year as the 2008
photos have not arrived at the
school.
Students learn all the traditional sailing techniques and help
on deck. This is a huge hit with the 7th graders.
Robots, engines and lobsters
Learning is FUN!
NASA talks with 8th graders
The 8th grade students participated in
NASA’s “want to be a Cassini Scientist
for a day?” contest. The Cassini satellite
was launched in 1997 and arrived at Saturn in 2004.
sylvania participated in
the one hour
call. Each
school was
NASA listed 3 possible locations around encouraged to
pose questions
Saturn that Cassini could explore. The
to the five scistudents had to choose a location and
entists particidescribe the benefits of studying that
pating in the
particular location. NASA invited the
th
call. Teacher
entire 8 grade class to participate in a
Carol Giles
teleconference call. The Fishers Island
learned of this program from the
School, along with a school, from Calienthusiastic, Tim Patterson.
fornia, Colorado, Maryland, and PennPage 4
Students and Mrs. Giles are participating in the teleconference call with
NASA.
Farewell from Miss Wasdo
It is hard to believe that three years have passed by
since I first came to Fishers Island School. I can still
remember my first day and my first class, 8th Grade
General Music. I was so nervous and had no idea
what to expect. What I found myself surrounded by,
was a great faculty, amazing students and a strong
community. I have had the chance during these
three years to bring a great concert band to competitions, perform in numerous community functions
and to travel literally all around the world. I
feel honored to have been a part of this
school and fortunate to have had this job.
In the quest to become a better educator, I am off next
year to attend Hofstra University. I will be pursuing a
Master of Arts in Music Education and looking to
work as a Band Director. Although I am excited to
begin a new chapter in my life, I am sorry to leave
such a wonderful place behind. I cannot thank Fishers
Island enough for all it has done for me. This was my
first job as an educator, and Fishers Island will always
be close to my heart.
Here are a few shots from The Wizard of Oz
production that was directed by Sara
Rafferty and presented at the school to the
community at the end of May. The students
did a wonderful job. The sets and the costumes were also great as you can see..
Sammie Finan played Dorothy and Han-
Career Day, June 13 2008
by Kent Weaver, Guidance Counselor
and Cynthia Riley, Community Liaison.
37 invitations were sent out to people
with connections to the island. 15 seasonal residents responded and committed
to future Career Days events.
“ I like being in this school. I love this school.
This is a great school. Students are privileged
to attend a school like this”. Was the comment
of Paul Mileski, Electronics Engineer, communications Antennas Branch, Naval Underwater
Warfare Center. Paul and David Tonn, both
scientist, at the Navy were two of the eight participants at the first annual Career Day arranged
Students, grades 8-12, circulated in
twenty minute breakout sessions with
Harland Frazier, Trooper Gorgulio,
Trooper Ferreby, Dr. April White, Scott
Reid, Clem Cleveland. Mileski and Tonn
were the keynote speakers.
Career Day was open to all 8-12th grade
students, even if they are not registered
as a student at Fishers Island School.
Students from our island seasonal populations year-round private school students were invited to attend.
Left: Dr. April White shows an x ray of
an animals stomach to the students.
Above: Scott Reid talks to the students
about careers in international finance.
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Community Calendar
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July 1 –Dock beach
lifeguard on duty M-F
(1pm-5pm). Kids under
9 yrs. must be accompanied.
July 1 (5:30pm) Library. John Weil,
“Honey Hive Collapse
Disorder” Honey Tasting to follow.
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July 12 (1:00-4:00) IPP
House & Garden Tour.
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July 13-15 Nature
Days. Watch for updates!
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July 13 -IHP Trunk
Show @ HHC. 9:00amNoon.
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July 16 (5:30pm)–
World famous Casey
Carle, Bubblemania a
Library/IPP event. Location TBA.
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July 19th –
Commodore’s Reception at the Yacht Club.
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July 20– 3Churches’
Picnic with Dean of
Yale Divinity School.
July 6 (12 Noon) IPP
Bike Parade, Fife &
Drum, ICC and FIFD
events.
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July 7 –IPP Morning
program begins. Runs
to Aug. 15. Ages 4-11
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July 8 (5:30) -Bill Berloni, trainer of theatrical animals and 2 canine stars of Legally
Blond will do a book
reading and signing of
“Broadway Tails”. Library event held @
Union Chapel.
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July 9 -Museum events,
Birds of Prey.
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July 11-IHP Trunk
Show @ HHC. 12:005:00pm.
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July 20 (5:30) –Island
Concerts. Gleb Ivanonv,
concert pianist, at the
O’Keefe home.
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July 23 (5:30pm) Antarctica BY Liz Furse,
Charlotte McKim and
Judy Lenxi.
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July 23 –Museum
event, Snakes.
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July 26 –Hazardous
Waste Collection Day.
8:00am-11:00 at the
Transfer Station.
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July 11 (4:45) –ICB
public meeting at the
Firehouse. Legislature
Ed Romaine, guest.
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July 12 -IHP Trunk
Show @ HHC. 9:00am4:00pm.
July 27 –Museum,
Pierce Rafferty &
Barry Bryan present
The Olmsted Plan.
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July 12 – (7:15 depar- •
ture and -return at
11:30pm)Community
Center Fireworks Cruise
for Sailfest.
July 29 (5:30) - World
Premiere of “One
Glass Short of a Bottle”
and “Phone Tied”. Location and time TBA
July 12th – (9-12:00)
I.P.P. Craft Fair on Village Green. Rain date
on Sunday. Contact
Sarah Upson for info
788-7386.
July 30 –Veterinarian
on the island. Call Cynthia for appointments.
788-7178.
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Aug. 1 –Island Concerts. Anne & Jeff
Barnhardt as Ivory and
Gold with Special
Guest Danny Coots.
8:00pm at the Big
Club. Dinner before.
Aug. 1 –ICB work session at the Utilco.
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Sept. 5 (4:45) -ICB public meeting at the Firehouse.
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Oct. 11 (4:00pm) Columbus Day ICB meeting
at the School.
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August 9th –I.P.P.
Craft Fair on Village
Green. Rain date on
Sunday. Contact Sarah
Upson for info 7887386.
Also look additions
made after the printing
of the Fog Horn online
at www.fishersisland.net
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August 12 –Celebrate
the Arts-Summer Style.
Lirary. Stirng Quartet,
island artists and writers.
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Aug 17 (5:30pm) Island Concerts at the
Union Chapel. Organist
David Clyle Morse.
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Aug 18 –Aug 22 IPP
Basketball Camp call
Dan Gillan for info
7444
Another Great Poem by McKenzie Yerkes:
Imagination
My Imagination takes me away. I never know
where though. I never mind whether it’s an
exotic island or even a raging hurricane, I
don’t care where I am, as long as I am somewhere. My imagination can take me anywhere
I want to go even if I don’t know where I am.
FISHERS ISLAND RECREATIONAL PATH FOUNDATION
PLEDGE FORM
We would like to support Fishers Island Recreational Path as follows:
I. Enclosed is a check for ________________________.
II. We pledge to contribute a total of ________________________, payable over the next three years.
If you plan to contribute securities or cash, they should be sent to the following account:
SECURITIES
Smith Barney, 590 Madison Ave 11 Fl. NY NY 10022
CASH (wiring instructions)
Citibank
Account Number: 062-24477-1-2
ABA#021000089
FBO: Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation
FBO Citigroup Global Markets
DTC Clearing Number: 0418
Account # 306-04518
Attention: William Mitchell (212) 307-2990
FFC: 062-24477-1-2
Please notify: Robert Wall (631) 788-7701
Fishers Isl. Rec Path Foundation
Attention :William Mitchell (212) 307-2990
Please Notify: Robert Wall (631) 788-7251
Name:
Thank you to Elby and Peter:
Continued from page 1
SIT, STAY, LISTEN!
Peter, after twelve years will
bring his rocking chair out of the cellar
and up to the front porch. When you
drive by his house on the way to the
ferry, look up and wave to him.
Elby will be on his 45 foot yacht
along with his wife watching the golf
tournament in the harbor by the 13th
green and having a drink in his hand.
The golfers will wave to you Elby!!
-Signed, one of the Golf Committee
Bill Berloni, trainer of theater animals will be on island July 8th reading and
signing
his
book
“Broadway Tails”, a journal of rescued animals
that went on to become Broadway stars.
Traveling with him to Fishers Island will be the
two current stars of the Broadway production of
“Legally Blond”. Bill provided the Sandy dog for
the Fishers Island production of “Annie” and has
spoken
at
the
library before.
National Collegiate Sailing Championships
Island young women sailors did very well in the National collegiate sailing
championships at the end of May in Newport RI
Meris Tombari, sailing for Brown, placed 2nd
Liz Brim, sailing for Yale, placed 3rd.
The regatta featured 18 teams, selected from regional selection regattas, and 18 races.
St. Johns Increases Scholarships
Students in the class
of 2008 Fishers Island and
mainland schools will be the
first to benefit from increased
scholarships throughout their
higher education. St. John’s
is pleased to announce an
increase in annual scholarships to $3000 for each Fishers Island student. This is
made possible by the success
to date of the St. John’s Campaign for Fishers Island in
which it has raised significant new funds the many
needs stated in the campaign,
but particularly for scholarships for Fishers Island students.
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The scholarships are
available to all Fisher Island
students attending higher education. The scholarship program, started in the early
1990’s has been an important
part of growing the year
round community, together
with affordable housing and
healthcare. St. John’s also
manages the Fishers Island
Scholarship Fund, a separate
fund with similar purposes.
Bases on the early success of
the Campaign, St. John’s recently decided that it could
increase the size of annual
grants. The annual $3000 per
student (less for magnet students) amount represents the
combined grants from all the
funds managed by St. John’s.
Scholarships are available for
up to four years of undergraduate study, and two years
of graduate study. The total
scholarships for 2008 graduates and previous graduates
still in the program will total
about $70,000 this year.
The Scholarship program at St. John’s is run by a
committee including Susie
Brinckerhoff, Bagley, Reid,
and Peter Rugg, and chaired
by Dr. Phyllis Hansell, Dean
of Nursing of Seaton Hall
University, and a long time
Fishers Island resident.
Volume 4, Issue 6
OLOG Rummage Sale
Joe Brock
Linda Daniels
The Rummage Sale has been going on at the Our Lady of Cathy Posey
Grace catholic church for many years. In fact, it began as
Mena Morgan
far back as the 1950’s as a sale held every October. It became a summer sale in the 70’s and has developed into Alec and Yaritza Kardziyak
the bargain super center over the years.
Gigi, Will and Grace Murphy
For the last thirteen years Mary Ski has been in charge of
Liz parsons and daughter, Edie
keeping it running so smoothly and efficiently and she is
Kathy Peishoff and daughter, Katie and son, Josh
quick to credit her long list of helpers.
The Rummage is open on Fridays from 4:00p.m. to Carol Ridgway
6:00p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00a.m. till 12:00 noon. Jen Sanger
From Memorial Day to Columbus Day.
Jan Burr
Here is an example of what it
Sue Schutz
Dinah Carrera
takes to run the Rummage
Jenna
Hanks
Sale in just one year. These
Sara Rafferty
are the 2007 volunteers.
Sue Horn
Sue Rogan
Betty Peishoff
Sally Cashel
Billy Blothe
Chris Doyen
Debbie Doucette
Sarah Tremaine and daughter, Kate
Kate Collins
Debbie Doucette
Jane and Karen Lamb
Louise Whelan
Allen and Dede Esenlohr
Stephanie Hall
Sue Renna
The Peabody family
Michelle and Victoria Nicholas
Mary Jo Chapoton
Jano and Elliana Spinola
Ihar and Natasha Kardziyak
Louisa Evans
Dan and Emily Samson
Greg and Anne-Marie Thibadeau
Millie Perrringer
Chi-Chi Gello
Mary Beth Guimareas
Elbert Burr
THOUGHS ON BULLETIN BOARD ETIQUETTE
1.
PLEASE USE AN 8”X11” POSTER OR SMALLER.
2.
PLEASE DATE YOUR NOTICE-THIS WILL MAKE IT
EASIER FOR US TO CLEAN THE BOARD.
3.
PLEASE USE ENOUGH TACKS. IF IT IS WINDY AND
RAINY CHANCES ARE YOUR POSTER WILL BLOW
AWAY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TACKS PLEASE ASK IN
THE POST OFFICE AND WE WILL PROVIDE THEM FOR
YOU.
4.
PLEASE LIMIT YOUR NOTICE TO ONE ON EACH SIDE
OF THE BOARD.
5.
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM MOVING OTHER NOTICES.
THE BULLETIN BOARD IS FOR EVERYONES USE AND
ENJOYMENT
History Teacher, Bing Bartick will be retiring from teaching
at the FI School this year. Mr. Bartick brought great enthusiasm, a treasure trove of artifact and a wonderful sense
of humor to his classroom. He will be missed!
Gail Utteback-Mills, Postmaster
06/19/2008
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ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD
P.O. Box 464
www.fishersisland.net
Fishers Island, NY 06390 E-mail:
Phone: 631-788-7990
mharr@fishersisland.net
Operation Hours
Compost Facility:
Fog Horn Deadlines:
M-F 8:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-4:30pm
Sat. 8:00am-12:00pm
Send your photos, announcements, articles and other
submissions to mharr@fishersisland.net or mail to
P.O. Box 464 or drop by the Island Office.
Doctor’s Office:
M –Fri 9:00am –12:00 noon, afternoons by appt.
Ferry Reservations:
M-Sat. 9am-12pm
Due by the 15th of each month!
Ferry Freight Office:
M-F 7:45am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4:45pm
online at fiferry.com
Check out the Waste Management webpage!
F.I. Bowling
AT COMMUNITY CENTER. TBA!
http://www.fishersislandwastemanagement.c
F.I. Museum
Tues-Fri 10am-12:30, 2pm-4pm. Sat. 10am-12:30
Sun. 11am-12noon. Closed Mondays
Fishers Island School Openings
online at fergusonmuseum.org
Superintendent/Principal, full time, NYS certification, residency requirement
F.I. Library:
Early elementary position, full time, NYS certification preferred.
Drink N’ Vessel:
Send resume(s) to:
Mrs. Jeanne Schultz, Superintendent
PO Drawer A
Fishers Island, NY 06390
631-788-7444
Fax: 631-788-5562
Looking for a baby-sitter.
Part-time for this summer. Beginning late
June/early July—August.
Please contact Kate Reid 212-865-0055 or
skreid65@aol.com
Need a Mother’s Helper?
M&F 1pm-5pm, W 1pm-6pm
Sat. 9am-12pm
M-Thus. 10:00-6:00, Fri. 10:00-9:00pm
Sat. 10:00-6:00pm
Sat. 10am-12pm, 3pm-5pm.
Island Hardware:
M-F 8am-3:45pm, Sat. 8am-12pm
Island Mobil:
M-F 8am-4:30pm, Sat/Sun. 8am-12:00pm
News Café:
M-Sat. 7:30-1:00 and 3:00-5:00
Sun. 8:00-12:30
Our Lady of Grace:
Tu,W,Thu,F-7am S/S-6pm. Sun 10am
Post Office:
M-F 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-1pm
window hours: M-F 8am-1pm, 2:15pm-5pm
Sat. 8am-11:15am
Union Chapel:
Sun 10am Worship and Sunday School.
Experience w/school aged children
Texaco:
M-F 8:00am –4:15pm
Training: Red Cross First Aid/CPR & Babysitting
Transfer Station:
M,W,F 7:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-4:30pm
FI High School Student
Sat. 7:30am-11:30am, Sun. 10am-1pm
References available upon request
Contact Sydney: Telephone (860)536-8601
Village Market:
M-F. 7:30am-1pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Sat. 8:00am-1:00pm, 3-5pm Sun. 8:30am-1pm
Conservancy Pump out Alert
The Fishers Island Conservancy would like
to remind everyone that one of the best
ways to protect our island waters is with
regular household Septic Tank pumpouts.
The recommended frequency for a septic
systems to be pumped is once every three
years. Regular pumpouts prevent system
failures. Protect our island waters with a
pumpout today. Please call your contractor
to schedule a service.
Walsh Park Benevolent
Corp. has a store front
(the old Peepfrogs)
available for a yearround Fishers Island
resident. If interested,
please contact Bob
Wall of Frank Burr for
details.