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06/26/19 10:00am

Academic Wall of Fame names new valedictorian, salutatorian

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Salutatorian David Neese with his proud mother, Jessica Hubbard, and 3-month-old brother Jacob, at the Academic Wall of Fame Wednesday morning. David’s picture will be displayed throughout next year. Valedictorian Mia Clark preferred not to have her picture displayed, but her achievements are listed.

A Shelter Island School celebratory event occurred Tuesday morning with the unveiling of the updated Academic Wall of Fame, displaying the achievements of the Class of 2019’s valedictorian and salutatorian. (more…)

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07/30/18 4:30pm

Shelter Island Reporter obituaries: Judy Rojas Bennett, Margaret Walther

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Judy Rojas Bennett

Judy Rojas Bennett died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Ram Island on Wednesday, July 18 after a three-year battle with cancer. (more…)

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01/29/18 8:00am

This week in Shelter Island history

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50 YEARS AGO IN HISTORY

Singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley was born to Priscilla and Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee.

Vince Lombardi resigned as coach of the Green Bay Packers but would go on to coach the Washington Redskins for three years.

New York Central Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad merged forming Penn Central Transportation.

Comedian Pauly Shore was born in California to Mitzi Shore, who founded The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California and comedian Sammy Shore.

And on Shelter Island . . .

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01/24/18 4:30pm

New year, new key players at Sylvester Manor Educational Farm

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ANNETTE HINKLE PHOTO Stephen Searl, Sylvester Manor’s new executive director, and Tracy McCarthy, the organization’s new director of operations, in front of the Manor House.

ANNETTE HINKLE PHOTO Stephen Searl, Sylvester Manor’s new executive director, and Tracy McCarthy, the organization’s new director of operations, in front of the Manor House.

As the staff at Sylvester Manor Educational Farm looks ahead to 2018 and the upcoming summer season, they will do so alongside two new key players who recently joined the team. (more…)

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12/15/17 4:30pm

Island Profile: Craig Wood, from construction to real estate valuations

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CHARITY ROBEY PHOTO Craig Wood at the Islander taking a break from a busy day.

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Craig Wood at the Islander taking a break from a busy day.

One of Craig Wood’s first jobs stands out among his childhood memories, and not in a good way.

“I did not like manure day,” he said, referring to the task of cleaning out the barn on his family’s upstate farm. The fact that manure day was a particular day — meaning they only shoveled when the pile reached a tipping-point — made the task even more memorable. (more…)

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