RICHARD LOMUSCIO PHOTO
The powerhouse task force. From left, Councilman Jim Colligan (seated), Detective Sergeant Jack Thilberg, Councilman Albert Dickson, Codger and Councilman Paul Shepherd.
On a lovely Sunday evening last week, a powerhouse Shelter Island task force assembled on a porch overlooking Gardiners Creek to gauge the noise coming across from a blues concert on the Sylvester Manor lawn. (more…)
Elizabeth and Adam Abel visited the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco in December 2017. Of course, they brought along a copy of the Reporter as well.
JIM COLLIGAN PHOTO | Our Lady of the Isle Church.
RELIEF DRIVE FOR PUERTO RICO
Our Lady of the Isle Church is hosting a relief drive for victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and Island residents are being asked to help by donating non-perishable food items or supplies. (more…)
COURTESY PHOTO | Mile Twelve bluegrass band plays at Shelter Island School on January 13.
MUSIC MAKING BY MILE TWELVE
Sylvester Manor Educational Farm kicks off its 2018 concert series with a performance by Mile Twelve, the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2017 Momentum Award-winning band. Happily hosting this annual post-holiday tradition will be Tom and Lisa and Friends. The concert is Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Shelter Island School Auditorium. (more…)
COURTESY PHOTO | Lovebirds of 1944. Ben and Betty Jones the year they met and married.
It didn’t take long for Betty to fall for Ben.
“Six foot two and eyes of blue,” she said, describing her first swooning impression of the young man.
It was all about vision for Ben as well: “I couldn’t take my eyes off her.” (more…)