NEW EDITORS INAUGURATED

COSMO and Liz Kelly, they’re real cool and ready to take over this blog and we are rotten glad of it, because if we’d a knowed what a trouble it was to make a blog and get 40,000 hits we wouldn't a tackled it, and we ain't a-going to no more.

But we reckon we gotta light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sarah she's going to try to sivilize us, and we can’t stand it. We been there before.

JOH
DERF
CO EDITORS EMERITUS
1-20-09

BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME

As most of our readers know, on January 20 DERF and Jim O'Hare will pass the torch of the editorship of this blog to a new generation of Saltairians, born a little later in the 20th Century, tempered with more current contact with Saltaire, and COSMO and LIZ KELLY will be entrusted with the full enthusiasm and support of JOH and DERF to continue to tell the stories and post the pictures, old and new that would otherwise be whispered and then forgotten.

In the meantime, you must indulge the two of us with the chance to pull some final thoughts together and maybe re run some of our favorite stuff here in the closing days. I would like to somehow put a summary of my impressions of the people and the things that made Saltaire Saltaire in the 1950's and 1960's. And we hope to finally get together some of those lists we have promised you for a year, like our favorite ball players of that era, the people who left the greatest impressions, and the best stories. And as usual, please forward us your thoughts.

DERF and I are really proud of what we started, and we are excited to see the new stuff that all the new voices will post. There are a million stories that could be told.



JO'H
DERF

Inaugural Ball

After a wonderful year of developing and posting on the Saltaire38 Blog Jimmy and I have decided that the best way to move forward would be to pass the job on to some new editors for the coming year. We considered a number of ways to accomplish this task and have come up with a plan. We thought an election, by its very nature, would invite corruption. So we decided to go Rod Blagojevich style and pass over the top positions as Primary Administrators of the blog to the highest bidder. So if you are like, ummm, you know, interested please let us know and be sure to include login info for your checking account so that we may substantiate that you have the necessary funds. And for your convenience, we gladly accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, AMEX, Euros (sorry, no risky dollars, please) and PAY PAL. We promise to invest your money wisely and return it to you with interest and the end of your term.

The winners will be presented to the public on the morning of Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Inauguration Day!

Best and good luck, Derf & Jimmy

BLOGGERS NEEDED

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SALTAIRE38.BLOGSPOT.COM WOULD LIKE TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES DURING THE UPCOMING SUMMER MONTHS. WE WOULD LIKE TO DEDICATE MORE SPACE AND ATTENTION TO CURRENT AND SUMMER 2008 ACITVITIES.

WE WOULD RETURN TO A MORE HISTORICAL REFERENCE IN THE FALL AFTER WE RECHARGE OUR BATTERIES, GATHER MORE HISTORICAL MATERIALS AND LINE UP MORE PARTICIPANTS.

ALL CURRENT SALTAIRIANS WHO WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT THIS WEBSITE AS THEIR BLOG FOR SPORTS, ACTIVITIES OR OTHER CURRENT ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CONTACT US.

DON'T LET THIS WEEK GO BY WITHOUT MAKING A DONATION TO http://www.saltaire38.blogspot.com/ NO CASH WANTED. JUST STORIES, ANECDOTES, PHOTOS, BRAGGING ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE SALTAIRE SPORTS ADVENTURE, YOU NAME IT.


DOES ANYBODY WANT TO WRITE A COLUMN ON A REGULAR BASIS? WE NEED REGULAR INPUT ABOUT THE COMING SEASON SINCE MOST OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS ARE RARELY ON SITE.


LET US KNOW.


DERF FONTANALLS
JIM O'HARE
EDITORS

http://www.saltaire38.blogspot.com/ THE WEB'S MOST POPULAR SALTAIRE FIRE ISLAND WEBSITE.

Editors needed

Here is where we could use help. Can anyone stich any of these great postcard images together to get a sense of the antedeluvian bayfront?

Pictures courtesy Justin Zizes. Casino picture courtesy Frank Mina

TEN THOUSAND VIEWERS

SALTAIRE38.BLOGSPOT.COM PASSED THE 10,000 HITS MARK TODAY AFTER JUST 5 MONTHS IN BUSINESS

THIS MAKES OUR CIRCULATION THE LARGEST FIRE ISLAND ORIENTED PUBLICATION ON THE WEB AND GIVES US A CIRCULATION WELL IN EXCESS OF ANY FIRE ISLAND PRINT BASED PUBLICATION. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AND KEEP THE HITS COMING.


THE EDITORS

JOH
DERF


SALTAIRE38.BLOGSPOT.COM

WINNERS OF THE "SALTY" AWARD.

IS ANYONE OUT THERE READING US? LET US KNOW!

In recent weeks, Saltaire38.blogspot.com has posted pictures in which people recognized themselves or relatives from 50 years ago. We have posted stories about Saltairians from long ago and posted stories about Saltairians from 2008. We have heard from people we haven't heard from in decades and posted stories and pictures and historical pieces long ago forgotten. We have friends checking in from all over the country.

None of these myriad people, memories, thoughts, pictures, stories and histories will ever be together under one roof at some big reunion anywhere. A blog like this is the only real chance for a Saltaire reunion of everybody who was ever interested in the place.

This is worth holding together.

But our hold on all this is tenuous. The couple of editors here are running out of their own ideas. This Blog needs your help and your input because we have no interest in perpetuating a blog about the editors' take on life at the beach -- that would be hoplessly boring, and there are already millions of narcissistic blogs out there that nobody reads: ("My Reflections on Life as a Nerd.com.") We want to hear from anyone who has anything at all to say about Saltaire. We don't need anything time consuming or expensive. Nothing eloquent-- an occasional thought or two-- or a picture. Tell us how you learned to swim or sail. These are the threads we need to stitch this blog together.


Let us know if you are reading us. We know we are getting a good number of "hits," but can't tell from whom-- we would love to hear from anyone and everyone. Just drop a line. Mention an old name. E mail an old photo. We are sure everybody would love to hear from you.

The Editors

"Its so nice to meet an old friend
And pass the time of day
And talk about the home town
A million miles away

Is the ice still on the river

Are the old folks still the same

And by the way

Did she mention my name? "
(Gordon Lightfoot)

Contributions Wanted: Saltaire Labor Day Show Favorites

Saltaire38.blogspot.com would like to see if we can get a bunch of recollections and pictures together about your best memories from past Saltaire Labor Day Shows.

Send any thoughts to JOHARENY@AOL.COM, OR CLICK ON THE WORD "COMMENTS" BELOW

Welcome Saltaire Bloggers

Whatever your age or generation at Saltaire, Saltaire38.blogspot.com is your home away from (and while at) Saltaire.

From the dynamic lifeguard saves of today to the historical pictures and stories from 50 years ago and more, you are welcome to pass along your stories and memories. Just comment below any posting, or if you want to contribute a story or picture, just pass along your items to Derf Fontanals gfontanals@bhshamptons.com or Jim O'Hare (johareny@aol.com) .

Post Updates/Invitation to Contributors

We had more information pouring in over the weekend to add to earlier posts. Just below, we have additional entries on the Legend of Captains Baldwin and Murdoch.

And if you ever wondered who first rang the St. Andrew's Bells in the middle of the night, see the surprising answer of the Relic, Robin Wright-- Go to our 2007 post "Bells are Ringing" for the update.

Saltaire38.blogspot.com is looking for contributors who can post this summer about 2008 softball games, soccer, lifeguarding, any other sports or any other story of current interest. This blog will be happy to host your post and post your pix. We can post your schedules, scores, results and even provide a link to Youtube to post videos of your finest summer moments.

The Saltaire XXXVIII Super Bowl XLII Super Quiz

You can post your answers in the comments or email them to George or Jim

Prizes Galore

(One FI sticker from the Lighthouse)

Part I Name That Saltairian

1

Runner: Jesse Owen, Swimmer:Michael Keegan, Canoeist:Unknown

In the Jazz Age the SYC sponsored running and swimming races. Larry lynch's father always told us that in the "old days" the medals were much nicer than what they gave out in the 1950's. In 2007 larry found some and sent these pictures. His father was right. (click to enlarge)

2

Carberry O'Shea Jr.

3

Bob Wright

4

Norma Ervin

5

Hank Stillgebauer

6

Ann Keegan




7 8 9

7.John Pfoh 8.Mr Aherne 9. Henry Sutherland

10-20

Jim O'Hare, Jerry Friend, Tim Scanlan, O-By Joe Scanlan, Noel Fuestel, Terry Cunningham

Kevin Cunningham, Allen Aherne, Turtle, Tolly Ludlow, Jean Campbell

21. JOH

22(name both)

Michael Bernstein & Chris Boyman

23
Ms. Terry O'Cpnnor. Yacht Club Stewardess


24
Chuck Foster & Vinny Young

25

Uncle Pete Kuracheck

26

Helen Krolokowski

27

Suzanne Punnett

28

Mayor Ludlow & Ginny Millus(?)

29

Jill Imray

30

Squirt Aherne

31

Lord Titus Salt

32 (hint:same person)

Frank (Monk) Mina

Part II: Answer the following questions

1. Site of teen-age beach parties - Dune 13

2. What type aircraft did Mr. Dunseith land on the beach No one seems to know

3. How many Lapp children are there 11

4. How many O’Shea children are there 8

5. What instrument did Capt Al play Piano or Acordian

6. What are Baby Bluefish called Snappers

7. What was a common prank at St Andrews Church church bell ringing

8. What kind of Bike Riding was prohibited in VOS Night riding

9. Mike Coffey's assistant/helper Henry Sutherland

10. What VOS softball team was the 1976 Bicentennial Champion The Dogfish

11. What was Morgan Bentley's nickname Lightning

12. Derogatory nickname of eastern section of Saltaire Rabbit Town

13. Who was the Turtle Bobby Cerveny

14. Who was Saltaire's first Fire Chief? Lenny MaGahey

15. Which Saltarian directed "The Sting" George Roy Hill

16. Name a famous Saltaire Fashion designer Liz Clairborne, Giorgio Sant'Angelo, Roland Melandandri.

17. Name Saltaire's first real Security Chief Joe Kelly

18. Name four VOS recreation directors? Uncle Pete, Dwight Isaacson, Mel Beckel, John Glascock, Chuck Jones, Kevin Braddish
19. Name an Indigenous plant that causes skin rashes Poison Ivy

20. Who was the original owner of Fire Island Ferries Elmer Patterson

21. When was Saltaire incorporated 1917

22. Name five owners of the Saltaire Market Prelewitz, Volbracht, Elton, Severe, Whitney, Davis, Lang

23. Name the company which originally developed Saltaire Fire Island Development Company

24. Nickname of easternmost bay front locale in Saltaire Coffey Point

25. Name two well known radio/tv newscasters who resided in Saltaire Stan Z Burns & Charles Collingwood

26. Where was the fire Island "Pirate Ship" located Dunewood

27. Name four bars in ocean beach Housers, Matthews,Maguires, CJs

28. Who organized the Saltaire Jogathon? Susan Marcus