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More photos from the Shelter Island 10K
June 16, 2013
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This week in Shelter Island history
June 7, 2013
Business
Merchants, board look to lower speed on Bridge St.
June 17, 2013
Driveway settlement? Judge may impose decision
June 13, 2013
Community
Bausman steps down as Island Red Cross CEO
June 17, 2013
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Obituary: Barbara Joy Roberts Carlsen
May 28, 2013
Obituary: Reporter staffer David Lee Draper
May 20, 2013
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This week in Shelter Island history
May 30, 2013
Opinion
Letters to the Editor: Dark skies, pro and con
June 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor
June 11, 2013
Shelter Island Country Club
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Eye on the Ball: Oh, the things I regret not saying
Well, it happened to me again — there I was, relaxed and enjoying a fresh cup of coffee one morning this week at one of my regular spots when a couple of first-time Shelter Island visitors decided to sit next to me. As I always do (according to my wife)...
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This week in Shelter Island history
10 YEARS AGO DEC halts shellfish harvesting In 2003 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation closed all of Shelter Island’s creeks, bays and harbors to shellfish harvesting because heavy rainfalls raised concerns about excessive amounts of stormwater runoff that might result in shellfish “taking up” bacteria from warm-blooded animals, potentially...
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One arrest, one ticket on week’s blotter
Those named in arrest reports or receiving police summonses have not been convicted of a crime. In court, the charges against them may be reduced or withdrawn or the defendants may be found not guilty. As a result of a complaint, police arrested a male juvenile, age 17, of Shelter Island...
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Column: Where have all the caddies gone?
Although the game of golf is getting more popular every year, I have always wondered how popular it would be if it wasn’t so costly to play. Other sports like baseball, basketball, football, soccer, etc. are very inexpensive as far as equipment and there’s no fee to play. Golf on the...
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Golf: Kids compete in Island junior golf tourney
BY ELIZABETH MELICHAR Youth from both Shelter Island and Gardiner’s Bay Country Clubs participated in the annual Junior Golf Open tournament on Wednesday, August 15 at the Shelter Island Country Club. The restaurant, Fresh, sponsored the barbecue luncheon with an awards ceremony following the event. Scott Lechmanski, resident professional at SICC,...
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SICC: Club election results
The Shelter Island Country Club held its annual election on Sunday, October 23 at the last member meeting of the season. From the left, Hans Schmid, trustee; Vonnie Purcell, trustee; Ron Lucas, vice president; Betty Kontje, president; Phyllis Power, secretary; and Frank Caputo, new trustee....
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SICC: That’s it for 2011
Sunday was the last meeting for the Shelter Island Country Club membership. A good turnout heard this year’s results. The plan for next year was presented. The club will open April 1, 2012. Many thanks were given to the restaurant Fresh for its great job. The clubhouse will be closed but...
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SICC Golf: Last tournament for 2011 at Goat Hill
The last tournament of the season was held on Sunday at the Shelter Island Country Club. The winners were: low net, Randy Silvani, Frank Caputo, Ken Kraus and John Simensen Jr.; second low net, Bruce Taplin, Phil Power, Sherman Payne, Betty Kontje; third low net, Ron Lucas, Hans Schmid, John Simensen...
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SICC: Golf season winds down
This was a slow golf weekend. The weather and school opening may be the answer. Meanwhile, up at the Country Club, there’s an end-of-the-season sale. Take 20 percent off a piece of clothing — fleeces and jackets — and 30 percent off two or more pieces. The holidays are coming...
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SICC Junior Golf Open sees Island kids compete
BY LIZ LECHMANSKI | CONTRIBUTOR Kids from both Shelter Island and Gardiner’s Bay country clubs competed in the annual Junior Golf Open tournament on Thursday, August 18 at Shelter Island Country Club. Restaurant Fresh sponsored the barbecue luncheon and awards ceremony following the event. Scott Lechmanski, resident professional at SICC, organized and ran...
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SICC: Five winners grab their raffle prizes
It was a big July 4th weekend at the Shelter Island Country Club. The big raffle was held and the top prize of $1,500 was won by Tony of Bella Vita; the second prize, a 2012 membership at the club, went to Peter Abeles; third prize, a basket of cheer,...
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SICC: Kontje, Taplin top tournament
The Blind Tournament at the club on Sunday resulted in the following winners: 1st low net, Betty Kontje and Bruce Taplin; 2nd low net, Carol Loper and Ron Lucas; 3rd low net, Sandra Lucas and Bennett Karnis; 4th low net, Ginny Rowland and Hans Schmid. The next membership tournament will follow...
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SICC Golf: Busy weekend at Goat Hill
The great weather brought out the much needed golfers this weekend. I guess since Tiger Woods has dropped in the standings, it’s time to improve your game. It doesn’t make any difference why you come out, but come out. The course is in good shape, thanks to Gretel and Phil. If...
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Golf club seeks new members
The Shelter Island Country Club and Golf Course has seen a decrease in its membership over the last two years and board members have been brainstorming to find ways to reverse the trend. Membership at the town-owned club, which was founded in 1901, has dropped 10 percent in each of the...
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SICC: Members tourney Sunday, May 15, 2011
The season is rolling right along and for those who are looking for a good time, come on up to Goat Hill. Sign up in the clubhouse for the Membership Tournament Sunday, May 15. Tee time is 3 p.m. A golf outing to benefit the Shelter Island Red Cross is planned...
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Golf: SICC’s Silvani, Beckwith win club tourney
Winners of the membership tournament on Sunday, May 1 at the Shelter Island Country Club were: first place for the men, Randy Silvani; second place, Jack Cortner; and third place, Sherman Payne. For the women, Anne Beckwith took first place; Phyllis Powers, second; and Bette Kontje came in third. The next membership...
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Golf: The season’s first tournament for SICC
After a stormy Saturday, the sun finally came out on Sunday for SICC’s first tournament at Goat Hill, the Chilly Willy Membership Scramble. Low net winner was the team of Ann Beckwith, Belle Lareau, Randy Silvani and Jack Gibbs. Second were Carol Loper, Liz Lechmanski, Sherm Payne and Jim Wilcenski. The next...
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Golf: Cold weather doesn’t stop Goat Hill golfers
Although the weather was cold, the members were out at Goat Hill. Getting set for the membership tournament were Ron Lucas and Bill Seeberg, out early. Right behind were senior golfers Sherman Payne, Jack Cortner, Rich O’Connell, Charlie Hoffmann and Lou Cicero. Matching their score cards were Chuck Hoffmann and Scott...
