Editorial: Another Amazing Day In Oyster Bay And East Norwich

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Editorial: Another Amazing Day In Oyster Bay And East Norwich

Written by Dagmar Fors Karppi: dkarppi@antonnews.com Friday, 22 June 2012 00:00

This past weekend was just lovely in Oyster Bay and East Norwich. There were flags flying in East Norwich in honor of the 100th anniversary of the East Norwich Volunteer Fire Department (ENVFD). Down in the hamlet, on Saturday morning June 16, the firemen held their 5th Battalion drill. A bandstand was set up for people to view the action.

We love to watch the drills, especially the hose event. It is amazing to see the firefighters racing with the hose and connecting it in seconds to fire out the water. The Town of Oyster Bay showmobile was set up with all the trophies that were awarded later in the day.

In the Town of Oyster Bay parking lot off Audrey Avenue, the Oyster Bay Farmers Market was open for the first time. The Karppi family had a great time getting fresh vegetables to serve that afternoon as we had an early Father’s Day celebration featuring sea food from Russ & Daughters that Lynne Karppi Chute brought from NYC. At one of the booths they had some marvelous bread that tempted us, but we knew we were having Swedish hardtack for lunch.

There were flats of impatiens that we would have stopped for if we had more time. A young lady wanted to chat with us about water quality but we had no time to stop, and we assumed she was there in relation to the C.E.S.S.P.O.O.L. (Coordinated Environmental Solutions for Septic Problems Occurring On Long Island) initiative and actually would have loved to chat with her. Too much to do in too little time.

At a bit after 6 p.m. the 5th Battalion parade took off. The parade was great, with the ENVFC leading the parade with two gleaming antique fire trucks. We waved as Oyster Bay Town Councilmen Chris Coschignano and Anthony Macagnone marched along. It was great seeing all the volunteer firefighters marching along in their dress uniforms. There was a good-sized group of watchers enjoying the parade. The bands were great. We loved the Comanche Raiders Marching Band with their great American Indian outfits. The bagpipes were marvelous. The evening ended with a barbecue and a band concert at the ENVFD firehouse.

All in all, it was another amazing day in East Norwich and Oyster Bay. It is truly a great place to live, as you well know! (That is worth an exclamation mark I believe.)

— DFK

News

Taste Of The Town

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

The streets of Oyster Bay were full with enthusiastic supporters of the Oyster Bay High School PTSA, coming out in force to enjoy a Taste of the Town. This was the first annual Taste of the Town — Restaurant Stroll, and, judging by the crowds and the happy smiles in evidence all evening, it will be the first of many successful events.

This event, previously known as the Taste of the Gold Coast, had been held in catering facilities. This year, the committee felt strongly that they wanted to support the local restaurants and businesses that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The local restaurants and businesses are very generous to the community, whether to the PTSA, sports clubs or local nonprofits. The Chamber of Commerce enthusiastically supported the idea, and a wonderful concept came to life.

Heart Of The Harbor

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

No Dolan Fireworks This Year

“There won’t be any fireworks on July 4,” said Caroline DuBois. She said letters have gone out to residents of Cove Neck from the Dolans telling everyone the news. Charles and Helen Dolan have celebrated their wedding anniversary with fireworks on the Fourth of July for many years. Having attended one of them was a great boon. It was a massive production and needed the cooperation of their neighbors, who were all invited to the party. We parked in an area along the road and with our invitation to show, we were picked up by a van and driven to the estate.

The entire beachfront was filled with tables and chairs. Food stations dotted the area. There was a carousel in the section where you first arrived. The food was served on china with real silverware: no paper plates and plastic forks. We sat with a basketball pro and his lovely family. When the party ended there were teddy bears for the children and stationery for the ladies. You knew you had been to a great party.

Sports

Golf Tournament Benefits Boys & Girls Club

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club held their Annual Golf Tournament, named for the late World Golf Hall of Famer Joseph C. Dey Jr., on Monday, May 6, at Meadow Brook Club in Jericho. Hugh R. O’Kane, President of Hugh O’Kane Electric Company, chaired this year’s event.

“This year’s outing was an overwhelming success due to the tremendous support from both our corporate and personal friends. We attracted a sold-out crowd across a broad spectrum from both the Long Island and New York City communities,” said O’Kane. “We are thankful to all those that both attended and supported our outing this year.”

Nick Carbone Helps Fight Alzheimer’s

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, more than five million Americans are suffering with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Troubled by these statistics and personally affected, Long Islander and NBA draftee Gordon Thomas founded the Alzheimer’s All-Star Basketball Classic Committee, a group of professionals dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia.