Barefoot And Wagons
Volume 49, Issue 3
By Sandy Drawers

Happy Summer everyone! Have you seen the full moon these last few nights? With these beautiful clear skies I can’t believe anyone has any cares.
Well...I do. And the village does. They are about to create an architectural review board to ensure that new building projects in the commercial district meet local standards of good taste.I think it’s a good idea. Although one person’s good taste is another’s carnival, its at least a try. I’m more on the side of Nantucket than Coney Island anyway.
There’s a rumor going around that there have been a rash of break-ins. Not according to our police blotter. But what did happen is three boys all hovering around 17 years old ransacked the Atlantique consession stand and then came into Ocean Beach and continued to take what they wanted. Luckily they were caught.
There was a day you could leave your doors unlocked. Guess I wouldn’t suggest that anymore. And come to think of it...have a more unique place to hide your keys.(That’s all I’ll say on that. You know who you are.)
Now what about that man fined for yelling— in the morning!? Hey, one man’s yelling is another’s hearty hello...
Sports
Its time for darts everyone and the games are close. Here goes:
Bocce:10, Inn-Between: 6; Housers 10, Flynns: 3; Mermaid:10, Maguires: 3; Tross: 4, Schooner:9.
So as of now, Bocce is in the lead, with Schooner second and Housers in third.

Softball
The FI Ferry Boys won over the Bay Rats 3-2. Don Guinta outdueled Kevin Fitz. Then to even the score, in the second game, Bay Rats beat Ferry Boys 3-2. Peter Fazio had a 2-run game-tying single with two outs. Bay Rats won in the 11th innning, with an infield single by Nick. Pat Fitz was the winning pitcher. An outstanding throw by Jim Betz that threw out Peter Faz in the bottom of the 7th had the game go to extra innings.

Events
Enjoy some great live music! The renowned Sandband with Cliff Bailes plays every other Sunday at CJs and every other Saturday at Schooners. Get your groove on!
Expand your mind by learning to play or practicing bridge at the boathouse every Wednesday from 1– 3 pm. Classes are always free, so bring a friend!
Relax and strengthen your body and mind with Island Yoga. Classes are at the boathouse every Saturday with Lisa at 10:30 and Sunday at 9 am with Cami.
Saturday, June 25, 11 am: The FIA’s annual meeting will take place in the brand-new community house. Congressman Tim Bishops heads a list of prominent speakers at the meeting. Others expected to attend are Assemblywoman Ginny Fields, County Legislator and candidate for County Treasurer Angie Carpenter, County Legislator and candidate for Brookhaven Town Supervisor Brian Foley, and George Hafele, the candidate for County Legislature. Michael Reynolds, Supt. of the FINS will be making his first appearance. Shoreline protection and the effort for an island-wide erosion control taxing district will be discussed, along with any other issues raised by attendees. Call 212-929-6415 for more information.
Come show your support for the issues that affect us all.
Next week is the kick-off to summer. Fourth of July events are numerous, so decorate that float for the children or clean out the BBQ for the burgers. See you on the beach!