FOC Newsletter, Chairman’s Letter, Summer 2008
As you venture through the park, keep a lookout and listen for
Northern Bobwhite Quail and Ring-necked Pheasant. The Wilvert family of
Islip Terrace has raised over 1,000 quail and 200 pheasants, from
chicks, and released them into the park. Some of the birds that were
released last year have reached adulthood and can be heard calling to
each other. Part of a quail’s diet is ticks. We’re hoping that they can
help control the tick population throughout the park. This project has
taken much patience and hard work on behalf of the Wilverts. They
deserve much credit and gratitude for their efforts.
If you have visited the park lately, you may have noticed that there
has been no progress on the mill restoration. New York State has given
the Friends authority to solicit bids from local contractors for
resuming and completing the necessary work. The deadline for bid
submissions was July 15 and several bids have been received. Final
contractor selection will be completed within a few weeks. Let’s hope we
see some progress shortly. We are still seeking donations to help
support this project.
A committee of board members and park employees is busy planning the
Friend’s eleventh annual Gala. Our theme this year is trout and trout
fishing. There will be representatives from local fishing clubs on hand
to demonstrate the art of fly casting, give you a chance to try your
hand at it and answer your questions. There will also be equestrian
exhibitions, decoy carving, music, carriage rides, auctions, and food.
Again, we must call upon the generosity of our members and friends and
remind everyone that we need contributions of Gala auction prizes as
well as food donations from local restaurants. If you would like to
contribute an item, please call the park, 631-581-1072, leaving your
name and phone number and someone will contact you to arrange pickup or
drop off time of the item.
Take advantage of the warm summer days and enjoy a walk, horseback
ride or fishing session in the park.
Sincerely,
Bob Labuski
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