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Community News, September 22

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Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Chiefs and Membership send off some of their college bound members with thanks and good luck at a recent department meeting. From left, 2nd Asst. Chief Corey Hanning-Fromm, student members Scott Healey, Chloe Phillips, Schuyler Bacon, and 1st Asst. Chief Joseph Riccardi Jr. COURTESY JIMMY MACK

Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Chiefs and Membership send off some of their college bound members with thanks and good luck at a recent department meeting. From left, 2nd Asst. Chief Corey Hanning-Fromm, student members Scott Healey, Chloe Phillips, Schuyler Bacon, and 1st Asst. Chief Joseph Riccardi Jr. COURTESY JIMMY MACK

Ashley Ponce and Leslie Zambruno at the neighborhood Ice Cream Social at the Wainscott Chapel in Wainscott on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Ashley Ponce and Leslie Zambruno at the neighborhood Ice Cream Social at the Wainscott Chapel in Wainscott on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

The Wainscott Sewing Society invited local artist Terry Elkins to show a selection of his paintings of his favorite subject, Wainscott Pond. A special feature of the day was a free neighborhood ice cream social. A portion of sales of paintings will benefit the Wainscott Chapel/Wainscott Sewing Society. RICHARD LEWIN

The Wainscott Sewing Society invited local artist Terry Elkins to show a selection of his paintings of his favorite subject, Wainscott Pond. A special feature of the day was a free neighborhood ice cream social. A portion of sales of paintings will benefit the Wainscott Chapel/Wainscott Sewing Society. RICHARD LEWIN

Roberto Taveras with Chris and Taff Kiesewetter at Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Sunday was the big drawing and feast at Montauk Firehouse. Music was provided by local band

Roberto Taveras with Chris and Taff Kiesewetter at Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Sunday was the big drawing and feast at Montauk Firehouse. Music was provided by local band "The Realm". Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a Scholarship Fund for Montauk youth. RICHARD LEWIN

John Gale celebrates as his is the first ticket drawn from the drum at the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a scholarship fund for Montauk youth. RICHARD LEWIN

John Gale celebrates as his is the first ticket drawn from the drum at the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a scholarship fund for Montauk youth. RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief Kenneth Glogg with John Gale, whose ticket was the first pulled at the the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a scholarship fund for Montauk youth. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Don Truesdale (Custodian), Hank Zebrowski (Athletic Director),Skip Cannon (Crossing Guard) and Bob Fisher (Superintendent). RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk Fire Department 1st Assistant Chief Kenneth Glogg with John Gale, whose ticket was the first pulled at the the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a scholarship fund for Montauk youth. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Don Truesdale (Custodian), Hank Zebrowski (Athletic Director),Skip Cannon (Crossing Guard) and Bob Fisher (Superintendent). RICHARD LEWIN

Penny DePetris draws a ticket at the the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a scholarship fund for Montauk youth. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Don Truesdale (Custodian), Hank Zebrowski (Athletic Director),Skip Cannon (Crossing Guard) and Bob Fisher (Superintendent). RICHARD LEWIN

Penny DePetris draws a ticket at the the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza on Sunday. Since 1983, the Montauk Fire Department's Big Bucks Bonanza has given away has given away 1,641 prizes totaling $4,955,500.00 in prize money. Proceeds from the Bonanza go to a scholarship fund for Montauk youth. Each scholarship is in memory of a Montauk fireman who worked at Montauk School: Don Truesdale (Custodian), Hank Zebrowski (Athletic Director),Skip Cannon (Crossing Guard) and Bob Fisher (Superintendent). RICHARD LEWIN

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

During a homecoming celebration at East Hampton High School on Friday, Gabby Miller and Jack Dickinson were crowned homecoming queen and king, respectively. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorStaff Writer on Sep 19, 2022
MONTAUK Live Performance The Montauk Library will be the venue for a live theater performance titled “Duet for One” on Friday, September 23, starting at 5 p.m. The guest artists... more

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