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David Agtsteribbe, center, recently joined the Kiwanis Club of Southampton Town under the sponsorship of member Rick Martel. The club president, Lorri Schneider, is at right. COURTESY LORRI SCHNEIDER

David Agtsteribbe, center, recently joined the Kiwanis Club of Southampton Town under the sponsorship of member Rick Martel. The club president, Lorri Schneider, is at right. COURTESY LORRI SCHNEIDER

On September 15, Sheila Dunlop was honored by the staff and board members of the East Hampton Library at a surprise party for her 40 years at the Library. Library Director Dennis Fabiszak presented her a special award and spoke about Sheila's years at the library. Also, last year, as a 30-year-plus Member and EMT of the East Hampton Village Ambulance Association, Ms. Dunlop responded to the most calls in 2022. RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOS

On September 15, Sheila Dunlop was honored by the staff and board members of the East Hampton Library at a surprise party for her 40 years at the Library. Library Director Dennis Fabiszak presented her a special award and spoke about Sheila's years at the library. Also, last year, as a 30-year-plus Member and EMT of the East Hampton Village Ambulance Association, Ms. Dunlop responded to the most calls in 2022. RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOS

On September 15, Sheila Dunlop was honored by the staff and board members of the East Hampton Library at a surprise party for her 40 years at the Library. Library Director Dennis Fabiszak presented her a special award and spoke about Sheila's years at the library. Also, last year, as a 30-year-plus Member and EMT of the East Hampton Village Ambulance Association, Ms. Dunlop responded to the most calls in 2022. RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOS

On September 15, Sheila Dunlop was honored by the staff and board members of the East Hampton Library at a surprise party for her 40 years at the Library. Library Director Dennis Fabiszak presented her a special award and spoke about Sheila's years at the library. Also, last year, as a 30-year-plus Member and EMT of the East Hampton Village Ambulance Association, Ms. Dunlop responded to the most calls in 2022. RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOS

On September 15, Sheila Dunlop was honored by the staff and board members of the East Hampton Library at a surprise party for her 40 years at the Library. Library Director Dennis Fabiszak presented her a special award and spoke about Sheila's years at the library. Also, last year, as a 30-year-plus Member and EMT of the East Hampton Village Ambulance Association, Ms. Dunlop responded to the most calls in 2022. RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOS

On September 15, Sheila Dunlop was honored by the staff and board members of the East Hampton Library at a surprise party for her 40 years at the Library. Library Director Dennis Fabiszak presented her a special award and spoke about Sheila's years at the library. Also, last year, as a 30-year-plus Member and EMT of the East Hampton Village Ambulance Association, Ms. Dunlop responded to the most calls in 2022. RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOS

Eddie Ecker, East Hampton Town Police Sergeant Kenneth Alversa, and Montauk Fire Department former Chief Tom Grenci at the 40th annual Montauk Fire Department Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday at the firehouse. Music was provided by the local Nancy Atlas Project and special guest musician Joe Delia. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a Scholarship Fund for Montauk youths. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Custodian Don Truesdale; Athletic Director Hank Zebrowski; Crossing Guard Skip Cannon; and Superintendent Bob Fisher. To date, the Big Bucks Bonanza prize drawing has given away Scholarship prize money totaling almost $5,000,000. RICHARD LEWIN

Eddie Ecker, East Hampton Town Police Sergeant Kenneth Alversa, and Montauk Fire Department former Chief Tom Grenci at the 40th annual Montauk Fire Department Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday at the firehouse. Music was provided by the local Nancy Atlas Project and special guest musician Joe Delia. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a Scholarship Fund for Montauk youths. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Custodian Don Truesdale; Athletic Director Hank Zebrowski; Crossing Guard Skip Cannon; and Superintendent Bob Fisher. To date, the Big Bucks Bonanza prize drawing has given away Scholarship prize money totaling almost $5,000,000. RICHARD LEWIN

Cheryl Lackner, Trish Cusimano, Christine Schnell, Melissa Erb and Kathy Mercurio at the 40th annual Montauk Fire Department Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday at the firehouse. Music was provided by the local Nancy Atlas Project and special guest musician Joe Delia. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a Scholarship Fund for Montauk youths. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Custodian Don Truesdale; Athletic Director Hank Zebrowski; Crossing Guard Skip Cannon; and Superintendent Bob Fisher. To date, the Big Bucks Bonanza prize drawing has given away Scholarship prize money totaling almost $5,000,000. RICHARD LEWIN

Cheryl Lackner, Trish Cusimano, Christine Schnell, Melissa Erb and Kathy Mercurio at the 40th annual Montauk Fire Department Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday at the firehouse. Music was provided by the local Nancy Atlas Project and special guest musician Joe Delia. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a Scholarship Fund for Montauk youths. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Custodian Don Truesdale; Athletic Director Hank Zebrowski; Crossing Guard Skip Cannon; and Superintendent Bob Fisher. To date, the Big Bucks Bonanza prize drawing has given away Scholarship prize money totaling almost $5,000,000. RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk Fire Department Treasurer Dick White and Chief Ken Glogg at the 40th annual Montauk Fire Department Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday at the firehouse. Music was provided by the local Nancy Atlas Project and special guest musician Joe Delia. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a Scholarship Fund for Montauk youths. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Custodian Don Truesdale; Athletic Director Hank Zebrowski; Crossing Guard Skip Cannon; and Superintendent Bob Fisher. To date, the Big Bucks Bonanza prize drawing has given away Scholarship prize money totaling almost $5,000,000. RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk Fire Department Treasurer Dick White and Chief Ken Glogg at the 40th annual Montauk Fire Department Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday at the firehouse. Music was provided by the local Nancy Atlas Project and special guest musician Joe Delia. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a Scholarship Fund for Montauk youths. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Custodian Don Truesdale; Athletic Director Hank Zebrowski; Crossing Guard Skip Cannon; and Superintendent Bob Fisher. To date, the Big Bucks Bonanza prize drawing has given away Scholarship prize money totaling almost $5,000,000. RICHARD LEWIN

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center hosted a sold-out afternoon event featuring Julie Andrews and her co-author and daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, who was also a founder of Bay Street Theater, to celebrate of the pre-release of their latest collaborative book

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center hosted a sold-out afternoon event featuring Julie Andrews and her co-author and daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, who was also a founder of Bay Street Theater, to celebrate of the pre-release of their latest collaborative book "The Enchanted Symphony," which was released on September 12.

Philanthropist and geopolitical analyst Harley Lippman hosted a dinner, in collaboration with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 11, on September 7 at Manna. Those attending included, from left, Richard Kitson, USMC, VVA president, and Gold Star brother; Tom Wharton, LT. U.S. Navy; Mel Cohen, U.S. Air Force and Gold Star brother, Frank D'Aversa, U.S. Navy Retired; and Randy Schnittger, U.S. Army. COURTESY VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 11

Philanthropist and geopolitical analyst Harley Lippman hosted a dinner, in collaboration with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 11, on September 7 at Manna. Those attending included, from left, Richard Kitson, USMC, VVA president, and Gold Star brother; Tom Wharton, LT. U.S. Navy; Mel Cohen, U.S. Air Force and Gold Star brother, Frank D'Aversa, U.S. Navy Retired; and Randy Schnittger, U.S. Army. COURTESY VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 11

authorStaff Writer on Sep 18, 2023
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