Around The Park
Volume 49, Issue 3
By Joyce Peters

AN ENGAGEMENT – Wes Little III proposed Saturday, June 11th to his future Mrs. Little. Ann Marie Epple. Wes and Ann Marie met last year on Fire Island when she was visiting friends and have been together ever since. Ann Marie, the Controller of the 92nd St Y is also an expert on the Jet Blue schedule to Fort Myers (Marco Island). PS. The ring is stunning and they are radiant…
A WEDDING – Donall Winters guest-ed with Oona Sullivan since he was a tot (his mom, Deirdre is a close friend of Oona and Sheila Burke was his godmother). Donall loves Fire Island and introduced his bride to be, Jennifer Quatrone to Ocean Bay Park. They opted for a Fire Island wedding and Jennifer walked down the aisle at Our Lady of the Magnificat on Saturday, June 11. Friends and family were dispensed by Oona to many of her neighbors (The Auerbachs, Witz’, Errico’s George Ouelette and Mary Chandler), The Fire Island Hotel and to rented houses. The party began Friday and continued to Sunday. The weather was perfect. The bay was calm for the ferry ride from Ocean Beach to a white bedecked Flynn’s where they enjoyed a beautiful luncheon served in a idyllic bay setting of white tables with lovely shell centerpieces...
A BABY BORN – Joseph Nicholas (21 inches, 7 pounds, 12 oz.) announced his arrival on Tuesday, June 7, He will reside in Point O’ Woods with his folks, Stephanie and Coley Coleman and big brother Wally… On the same night Ocean Bay Park residents, Marnie and Jim Betz (of Maguire’s fame) were driven off the island to South Side Hospital for the birth of their second son., Logan (7 pounds, 4 oz.) . On Saturday June 11th, Geordyn Hack (pronounced Jordan) debuted in Florida at 7 pounds 4 oz. Geordyn and his mom, Gretchen plan to visit Harry Hanbury in September…
AND A WHITE ELEPHANT SALE – Prez, Barbara Placilla and the incredibly dedicated members of the Fire Department Auxiliary pulled off another huge success. Furniture and large pieces were displayed on the back deck, plants and books in the truck room and other collectables throughout the fire hall and on the bay beach. The amount of items was overwhelming and flew out the door like wildfire. You would think it was the Antique Roadshow. There were treasures and eager buyers in every nook and cranny – who knows, something sold here may show up on Ch 13…A sure winner was Ken Klein – he walked off with the 50/50 – lucky guy…

HURRICANES RESTAURANT AND THE FIRE ISLAND HOTE – invited OBP homeowners to welcome in the 2005 season. Librations and delicious hor d’oervres prepared by their excellent chef, Melissa Dodici were served on their south lawn. Since buying the property from Flynn’s the FI Hotel has continually upgraded and improved the facility. It no longer resembles the Coast Guard Station it was in its first life. A pool and paved walkway have been added and most of the accommodations upgraded. The tented south lawn offers a perfect setting for weddings and other family parties. Chef Melissa does wonders with food catering for 100 and preparing dinners in the Hurricane Restaurant. (check out the weeknight promotions). At the conclusion of the party Ed Eschmann thanked guests for coming and presented a trophy to Jay Cahill, the winner of last fall’s surf casting contest who hooked a 19 pound, 38 inch stripper …

CANDLES TO – Tanya Tessa (6/24), Joel Mandel (6/25), Jeff Lewis and Bartley H
Horton (6/26), Bob Errico (6/27), Susan Grossman (6/28) and to Barbara and Tony Marianova (wed 30 years on 6/21), Joyce and Irwin Hunt (wed 55 years on 6/27) and to our other anniversary-ing couples Marjorie and Leon Auerbach (6/28) and Wendi and Ed Schechter (6/30)…