The Way It Was for January 16, 2025
What’s old is still new: Back in 1950, the farmers of Suffolk County sought legislation to curb marauding deer and receive compensation for crop damage caused by the herds.
Bloecker to Be Grand Marshal of Montauk Parade
Joe Bloecker, a member of the Montauk Friends of Erin for over 30 years and its president for 10, has been chosen to lead the group’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade as grand marshal. Mr. Bloecker’s “involvement with the club and his contributions to the Montauk community run deep,” the group said in its announcement.
Item of the Week: Crook Family Bible Records, 1702-1923
The Crook Family Bible at the Hampton Library paints a picture of the life of Cato Crook, a formerly enslaved Bridgehampton man who in 1819 wrote to Elias Smith of Smithtown to free his “runaway” niece.
Scholarships for Trade and Tech Study
Amaden Gay Agencies in East Hampton will award two $10,000 scholarships to graduating East Hampton High School seniors who are heading off to a trade or technical school.
Kids Culture 01.16.25
Our Fabulous Variety Show at LTV, a rundown of PG movies, and crafts galore at local libraries.
On the Police Logs 01.16.25
A resident of Crystal Drive in Springs who thought he was calling Optimum on Friday about getting a channel to watch the New York Knicks encountered a scammer instead.
In the Pool and on the Mat
East Hampton High’s boys swimming team won two meets last week; results were mixed for wrestlers.
Louise Demmers Carlson
Louise Demmers Carlson, who moved to East Hampton in 1958, died on Oct. 17 in Eugene, Ore. She was 98.
Evelyn Irene Hansen
Evelyn Irene Hansen, who worked as a bookkeeper here for many years, died at home in Springs on Jan. 6. She was 77.
Rafael Rojas
Rafael Rojas, a native of Colombia who worked at an estate off Route 114 in East Hampton for over 30 years, died at the age of 90 on Jan. 10 in Winchester, Mass.