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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-1988 ~ Fishers Island Civic Association \ t Annual Report 1987 - 1988 RECEiVED BY SOUTHGW IGMJ PLANNING BOARD JUt 11 19PQ DATE ~~~ FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. ANNUAL REPORT 1987-1988 The Fishers Island Civic Association assembles and has printed this Annual Report which includes reports from many island organizations. We hope this booklet is informative and provides you with a reference for these organizations which make Fishers Island such a unique community. :We are fortunate to have so many volunteers committed to serving our community for it is through their efforts that these organizations exist. We also thank the people who provided the reports which made this booklet possible. PAGE 1 3 " 5 7 8 10 16 19 20 21 22 22-A 23 25 26 28 TABLES OF CONTENTS REPORT Report of FI Civic Association President FI Civic Association Financial Report Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation F I Development Corporation Town Justice FI School The Henry L. Fergusen Museum FI Conservancy Inc. Ft Fire Department Garbage & Refuse District Rodent Control FI Ferry District Library Island People's Project Blue Cross - Blue Shield Island Bowling Center Cemeteries This years cover photograph was taken by Richard Edwards. The Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 June 1988 The Fishers Island Civic Association had a productive year. The major accomplishment was establishing a strategic plan for the island called, The Fishers Island Growth Plan. This plan was put together by a committee of 31 residents who represented both the summer and winter communities. It was mailed to all residents for their comments and discussed at two open meetings before being finalized. This endorsement gave the Directors guidelines to focus upon. In a single sentence, the Fishers Island Growth Plan tells the community that it should seek to: one, reverse the decline of the year-round population; two, slow the growth of the summer population; three, keep out tourism; and, four, preserve open space. The Growth Plan should be considered a "living" document and frequently be updated. Its major value is in making us aware that the unique character of the island has been eroding, and that every resident and every organization has to be forever vigilant or the island will become just another overcrowded summer colony. The 1987 Trust for Public Land Study of Fishers Island was released. This comprehensive report edited by Rose Harvey was commissioned by FIDCO and the Civic Association and included, for the first time, the East End. A special meeting was held on September 5 in which Rose advised a very large audience of its contents. A major recommendation was that a committee be formed to establish a strategic plan to "guide growth in a comprehensive and productive manner." Several hundred copies of the report were sold. The most visible product of 1987 was the Fishers Island Gazette. Total credit for this well-received publication goes to Sally and Dan Gordon, who have done an outstanding job of designing and producing our island's first newspaper. Their enthusiasm and dedication have inspired a large number of helpers, and the masthead is now distinguished by many leading citizens' names. For several years, the need for "affordable housing" has been manifest. Thanks to the generosity of Annette Walsh and the energy of Frank Burr and creative spirit of Mark Andrews of the Sanger Fund, the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation came into being. This private initiative under the guidance of John Clavin, who agreed to be its unpaid General Manager, wil I be a show place. A special report wil I be covered seperately in this Annual Report. . Garbage was the subject this year. It dominated the Association's open meetings. that appeared to have us all mesmerized conversation at several of the The dedicated Commissioners of the 1 Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District are working with several consultants and the Conservancy are approaching a conclusion on how the island is to meet the State's landfil I regulations on schedule. At the Commissioner's request, a committee was formed of island citizens to consult with them and an open meeting exclusively on garbage disposal was tentatively scheduled for July. Several meetings were held with the Fishers Island Ferry Commissioners to discuss how the mainland could be made more available to island residents. The Commissioners came up with a helpful new fare structure for the summer months. The Association combined with FIDCO and the Conservancy to petition the Southold Town Board to hire an environmental expert for Fishers Island who could help the DEC and the Town Trustees with inspections. Larry Penny and John Aldred are the environmental otticers tor the town of East Hampton and are extremely well qualified. They agreed to fulfill the desired role and have been hired by the Town Board. A letter announcing their availability was sent to all residents, and a lunch was held at the Legion to introduce them to the contractors. A Police Advisory Committee was established with Pat Baker as chairperson. She enlisted Kenny Edwards, Anita Feagles, Russell Heath, Ged Parsons, Basi I Vasi lou, and Ronnie Zanghetti to serve on the committe. Several meetings with the troopers and the constables have been held this spring. It is believed better communication wil I now exist between the people of Fishers Island and their law enforcement officers. The Association recognizes that to get anything legally accomplished in the Hamlet of Fishers Island there must be a close affi I iation with the Town Board. By law, one of the counci Imen in Southold must be a Fishers Island resident. The Association decided therefore that they should change their by-laws to make the Fishers Island councilman a non-voting ex-offico member of the Civic Association's Board of Directors. The Directors wish to express their appreciation to all the dedicated people who helped make 1987/88 a productive year. Sincerely, Bradford Burnham President Other Officers and Directors Frank Burr Porter Goss Dick Hale Mary Horn Speedy Mettler Charlie Stepanek Bob White Bob Evans, Sec. Jim Thompson. Treas. 2 Th. Fi.h.rs 1.land Civic Association, Ine. FIS...ERS ISLAND, NEY YORK 06390 FINANCIAL REPORT May 31, 1988 Checking Balance 6/30/87 Money Market Balance 5/30/87 Investment Passbook + Interest to 4/88 Total Cash Balance June 87 $1806.58 $3042.18 $891.17 $5,739.93 $1337.00 $5148.00 $173.75 $1799.00 $8517.56 $5275.00 $22,250.31 $27990.24 $3261. 32 $43.09 $474.25 $2215.00 $1110.00 $2800.00 $7150.00 $6787.14 $575.07 $24,415.87 $967.27 $2607.10 $3,574.37 $27990.24 Income Dues (336 active memberships) Contributions Interest (6/1/87 thru 5/31/88) TPL Report Copies FI Gazette revenues TPL Report Contributions Total Income Beginning Cash Balance + Income Expenses Postage / Printing FI Utility (telephone) Rodent control Blue Cross Insurance Admin Secretarial/Admin TPL Report Copies/Mailing TPL Report Development/Update FI Gazette publication/mailing Miscellaneous Total Expense Checking Balance 5/27/88 Money Market Balance 5/31/88 Total Cash Balance May 31,1988 Expenses + Ending Cash Balance Respectfully Submitted, ) /J. / r-' 7/~7 "./ James P. Thompson, Treasurer 3 <WYJ 23 .r" <~ ....;i \ ., ~ 9i.h~u fJ.LanJ, c::N. 'lj. 06390 A year has passed since Mrs. Ha1sh sold 24 acres of property in the North Hill area to a new corporation. During this period the Ha1sh Park Benevolent Corporation has been shaping a program that would offer housing at an affordable price to a select group of year-round residents. Briefly, 10-12 sites will be provided under long-term lease to qualifying year-round residents. The dwellings will be high quality, manufactured houses, constructed under the supervision of the Corporation. The new owners will finance the purchase of these homes. SUbsequent sales of these properties will be limited to qualifying families or back to the Corporation thus best ensuring the retention of these homes In the year-round stock. This project, Initiated by the Civic Association and the Sanger Fund Is being planned, Implemented and paid for by a wide array of summer and year-round people. Please let one of us know If you are Interested In helping. Sincerely, HALSH PARK BENEVEOLENT CORPORATION F.I. - 7131 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Andrews Frank Burr Thomas Doherty Porter Goss Bart Harvey Robert Ha 11 Jerlmlah Bogert John Clavin Daniel Gordon Rose Harvey Jonathan Kibbe ~a.[~h g:Ja.'tk !l3Ul.e.lJo[e.nt <PO !Box 684 9i.h~u fJ.LanJ, c::N..., <yo.r. 06390 4 FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Fishers Island, NY 06390 William C. Ridgeway, III President Richard S. Baker Manager 1988 Report iQ Fishers Island Civic Association FIDCO' primary purpose is to maintain the quality of Fishers Island both as a place to live year round and as a place to summer. In the past FIDCO has engaged in a number of activities, such as buying and selling land, depending on the circumstances, to further this goal. While we feel that a stable economy is important and that growth is inevitable, FIDCO does not feel that full scale development is appropriate at this time. Thus, FlDCO continues to maintain its policy of not offering building lots, which it owns, for sale. New projects for this year include the demolition of the old Camp Tabor barn opposite the turn-off to Isabella. The structure had become a hazard as well as an eyesore, and renovation would have been inappropriate. FlDCO is also spearheading a feasibility study for a bicycle path for the East End. The study will cost approximately $12,000, of which FIDCO has already contributed $5,000. The remaining $7,000 will be raised by private donations to the Sanger Fund. FIDCO would again like to emphasize its support of all State Trooper and constable efforts to patrol and enforce the speed limit on FIDCO property. The police will be using radar to monitor speeding. We sincerely hope that everyone will cooperate with this effort and that it wil I be an accident free season. Have a good summer! W.C. Ridgeway President 5 RAYMOND W. EDWARDS TOWN JUSTICE BOX 485 FISHERS ISLAND. N.Y. Otl3li10 June 1988 Fellow Islanders: As can be seen from the ferries comming and going, we are in for another busy summer and I hope a safe one. Our troopers this summer are Jim Hochenberger and Jim Ma~oney The troopers, as well as our local constables may be reached by dialing the universal 911 telephone number. 911 can also be used for any fire or medical emergency. On page 7 of the local Fishers Island telephone directory is a listing of all Town officials, both on Fishers Island and Southold mainland. This is a very valuable reference to have handy. My office hours are between 11:00 and 1:00 PM on Sundays at the movie theater. I will be glad to accomodate anyone at different hours if requested. At my office, I have all forms necessary to register motor vehicles, boats and trailers and as a convience will hand carry these to the Motor Vehicle office in Riverhead for processing. On Wednesday, August 3 at 1:00 PM, the Southold Town board will hold their annual meeting on Fishers Island. New York State and Suffolk County as well as Southold Town officials will be in attendance and this is the time to air all complaints and suggestions regarding government services. I wish you all a happy and safe Summer and if I may: be of any further assistance, please call me at 7646 Thank You Ray Edwards 7 [fhe Glillherll c51./anJ Gfclaoo/ U.F.S.D. tM. FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 0lS380. (15181 ~7"" FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL 1988 Fishers Island School is one in which we take great pride. Our major goal has been excellence In education. and our students and staff have worked together to achieve this end. Many of our programs have been innovative and exciting. giving our students more hands-on experiences. encouraging our staff to combine their talents In different teaching areas. and sharing with other schools to give our children more social exposure. In addition to the basic New York State core curriculum and the options we have offered In the past few years. the school year past has been one of major change. In September we were Joined In our school cOllJDUnlty wi th four students from Connect 1 cut. These students caJllluted on the ferry and participated in all school functions. Our academic program was enhanced by the addition of these new minds and souls. Refreshing opinions were shared. Good times and bad were lived with new perspectives. Students studied and played. planned and argued and. In general. experienced school with new faces. We are all the richer for the experience. All cOllllluting students are returning for the coming school year. (As a footnote. the Board of Education has renewed the Magnet program for the coming year. and we currently have ten app I i cat! ons for the fa 11 term.) In January the high school traveled to Newcomb. NY to experience another isolated culture. The students In the mountains opened their homes to us. and we all had a real good time. We spent a day In the school and studied moose and grouse in the outdoor education center. The students played basketball In the evening and attended a dance with three other small districts. We also skied (XC and downhill). ice skated. ice fished. rode snowmobiles and the 1 ike. Many of these activities were first-time experiences for most of us. We tend to stay indoors in the winter but with twelve feet of snow. they usually play outside. (Ask the kids who went to a beach party at -IOoF). Our senior class of four students is ready for graduation and have distinguished themselves with acceptances at SUNY. Penn State. Springfield. Colby-Sawyer. Florida State. Florida Southern. Simmons and Co I gate. Each has chosen and is i nvo I ved I n summer work to he I p families pay for this opportunity. Senior students have also won a number of scholarships in local. state and national competition. These monies total nearly twelve thousand dollars. 8 Other students have al so been busy In academI c areas. In addl t i on to doing wel I In course work. a number of underclassmen have won awards. Students In Engl Ish classes are encouraged to enter competitions and five have been honored. PrIzes for essay writIng and poetry have been shared among fIve resident and commuting students. The yearbook staff worked under new guidelines and with renewed spIrit. A book of which the students can be proud was produced and was sold out In three days. A copy may be seen in the school library. The ~ Is a publication of student lIterary and art work. It was produced this sprIng and is fresh from the press. Preliminary reviews are very positIve. A copy can be purchased at the schooi. We are proud of this publication: we thInk it Is an Indicator of good education In a smal i school. Our fifty students and fifteen dedicated teachers are makIng education challenging, excIting, and enjoyable. We appreciate the community support through the passage of the 1988-89 budget. We we 1 come and encourage your participation in our programs and events. Our facilitIes are for the use of the community, and we welcome persons and organizations to Join us in the coming year as co-learners, volunteers. participants, or interested observers. Come and see what we mean by exceilence in education. We are sure that you wi I I share in our enthusiasm. In any case, let us know what you think. BOARD OF EDUCATION James P. Thompson. President Sarah B. Malinowski. Vice President Catherine Hancock CatherIne J. Jenssen Gregory C. Thibodeau Thomas A. Roy, Superintendent 9 THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM 1988 NEWSLETTER VOL. 4, NO.1, 1988 FISHERS ISLAND, NY 06390 (TEL. 516-788 -7239 - MUSEUM or 516-788-7293 - CURATOR) MUSEUM HOURS: 9:30-12:30 (Mon.-Sat.) 11 :00-12:30 (Sun.) and by appointment. SPEX:IAL S\H1Ell. OF 1988 EXIlIBlTIlJI "'lHE IJJUSES OF FISIIERS ISUND" "TIlE HOUSES OF FISHERS ISlAND" exhibition will open with a preview at the rtJseun from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 1988. Everyone is welcane. The show will continue through Labor Day weekeoo. Maj. " Mrs. Alexander Peftdleton'. -Shin;l. Styl.- house. Built c. 1888. (Architect: H.I!:. ricken) HouS. de.oliehed by fire 1970'.. No effort has ever been made until now to record and analyze the architectural styles which have existed on Fishers Island. Ten years ago the Henry L. Ferguson Museum began to collect what information it could by way of a questionnaire. That factual information has enabled the Museum to arrange this special exhibition. If you are a home owner aoo have not filled out the simple sheet, please stop by the rtJseum and pick one up. Sincere thanks go to the tolJseum's Historical Conmittee, especially to Happy Gaillard without whose dedicated efforts this exhibition could not have taken place. Many of the photographs were taken of existing buildings by Olarles Morgan and our thanks also to Barbsra Van Liew, Inventory Director for the Society for the Mr. " Mr.. Henry o.bom III'. -CDnteaporary Styl.- hou... Built 1970'.. Erected on ait. ot the Pendelton (hie vrandparent.' hou..). (Archit.eet: J.... v. R19hter). Preservation of Long Islaro Antiquities who provided both photographs aoo information on the Shingle Style on Eastern Long Islaoo. In 1955, Vincent J. Scully, Jr. wrote ''IHE SHINGLE STYLE," a book which traces the begimings of that style from the architect, Henry Hobson Richardson (Trinity Olurch, Boston and New Loooon, cr R.R. Station) to the origins of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style in the early 1900s. A survey of Scully's illustrations of Shingle Style "cottages" from Long Island, Newport, aoo 'fuxedo Park, NY remioos one immediately of the many fine Shingle Style summer and winter homes on Fishers Island. 10 CllNl'IHJl.(X;Y & KlSEUl OJRATOR EIlIIIIl II1lNIIIl EDWIN H. HORNING, retired teacher of Science at the Fishers Island Union Free School, has been associated with the ttJseun since its chartering in 1960. For many years he has kept daily notes of his observations. His knowledge of wild flowers, grasses, bit:ds, and animals, in fact, nearly all living organisms, on the Island is phenanenal. His sUllller 'lUesday and. Wednesday afternoon Nature Walks should not be missed. The l't.1seum' s Board wishes to recognize publicly and thank Ed Homing for the tremendous contribution that he has made toward a fuller knowledge of the Island's ecology. Mrs. Horning, Catherine, is his other half and is the ~seum's Attendant. Together they are a dedicated team and enrich the lives of many of us. From Ed Homing's notes are extracted the following: Sept. 5 . . Mrs. Guest found a dead CONNECl'I<l1r WARBlER. . this is a first of F.I. (Note: Roger Tory Peterson gives this bird's range as Cantral South Canada, Central North U.S.; winters North S. America; Spring migrant Mississippi Valley.) Sept. 25 . . a big hawk migration day, 73 sharp-shins, 106 Kestrels, 4 Merlins, 5 Harriers, 4 Ospreys, 3 <:Dopers. (Note: C.B.F. noted in his field notes that this was the first major hawk flight of September and that it came later than usual and that so far this Fall there seemed to be many more Kestrels, Merlin, and Harriers than in previous years. ) EDWiN H. llORHIlI'G, CUrator of the Hanry L. Ferguson Mu..usa. drop. hi. trovel during the May archeological work to check out. Spring warbler. Ed's notes continue: Sept. 29 . . 1 Peregrine Falcon; Oct. 3 . . 1 Peregrine Falcon; Oct. 21 . . Golden Plover; Oct. 24 . . 60 Snow Buntings at Race Point: Oct. 30 . . Conn. Audubon Society visited, saw. 1 Lapland Longspur; Nov. 7 . . 1 Snowy Owl; Jan. 2 . . 1988 Audubon Christmas Bird Count conducted by Ed Horning, 41 species which was an average for the Bird Count; Jan. 6 . . Goshawk np.ar West Harbor; Jan. 24 . .. lobster pot found at East End with two live raccoons inside; Jan. 30 . . 40 seals at Pine Islands off Hungry Point; Feb. 15 . . 15 Robins eating Holly Berries. As Spring approaches: Mar. 16 . . first Osprey sighted near Driving Range; Mar. 18 . . 2 Oystercatchers; Mar. 20 . . Ellen White found a dead GlAU())US GUlL on the Peninsula . . this is the first ever seen on the Island as far as I know. (Note: Roger Tory Peterson: GLAU())US GllU., 26-32". A large chalky white gull, size of a Greater Black-back gull; note the frosty wing tips. RANGE: Arctic; circumpolar. Winters to U.S., Britain, N. <hina). Mar. 26 . . Barred Owl back on nest, also 30 Double- crested Cormorants returned to their Pine Island nesting area; April 9 . . Mourning Cloak Butterfly; Apr:. 15 . . 2 Kes trels; 3 Ruddy Ducks. Apr. 26 . . Ospreys activated 8 nesting sites; one of these nests contained a dead crow as part of the nesting material! [End of Horning's notes.] To help support the scientific study of the nesting 'l'ERl colony on GREAT GllU. ISLAND, the H.L.F. ttJseum agreed to pledge $1.00 per F. 1. bird species observed by Ed Homing on May 14 and 15. His keen eyes spotted 93 including 10 different warbler species! Note: All of the mounted birds in the ~seum since 1965 have been "found" specimens. The growth of this distinguished ornithological collection depends upon the donation or reporting of "finds," so keep a sharp lookout while walking the beaches or trails. In the Spring and Fall check under picture windows for feathered casualties. You, too, may make a rare "find." If you do, call Ed Homing at 7293. ~ AROIEDI.OGY 1988 marked the third year of professional archeological work on the Island. Headed by Dr. Robert Funk and Beth Wellman, State Archeologists from New York, and a team of voluntElers under the direction of John Pfeiffer, President of the Archeological Society of Southeastern Connecticut, the following objectives are continuing to be pursued: a. To trace the prehistoric cultural ecology and culture change in relation to the changing postglacial environnent on and around Fishers Island. b. To generate a radiocarbon-dated sequence of dates on Fishers Island. c. To map the distribution of sites of all periods in relation to microenvironments on the Island. d. To reconstruct the postglacial ecological history of the Island, including the effect of rising sea level on land areas, floral and faunal resources, and human settlement. Considerable progress has been made in all of the above areas of investigation. Using charcoal samples fran an Indian hearth which was excavated in 1987, by radiocarbon testing, a date for the hearth was given by the laboratory, of 3,600 b.p. (Note: b.p. means "before present' or approximately 1,600 B. C.) Artifacts (spear, arrow points, and pottery) have been recovered from all but the earliest Paleo-Indian period which dates approximately 9,000 B.C. 11 AROlEDlJXlCAL (cant'd) In 1987, and again in 1988, efforts were directed by Dr. Funk and Pfeiffer to establish the kinds of flora on the Island since the last glacier. The Wisconsin Glacier deposited the sand, rocks, and cl~)' that now make up Fishers Island. By plunging a i" diameter rod twenty-two feet through a peat bog behind the Henry L. Ferguson l'lIs..... until it hit the original ft1acial deposit, they were able, with a special corer," to recover samples of the first layer deposited there. This was analyzed by Professor Lester Sirkin, Ph.D., Geoscience Department Adle(iU College, Garden City, 1.1. Sirkin found: I'abundant spruce, pine, and birch pollen along with minor oak, alder, hemlock, cedars, poplar, and elm. Radiocarbon testing aged the lo,,",st level at 11,730 years ago. If Paleo-Indian hunters were on this land, then those .were the trees in which they hunted. The sea level then was in all probability at least thirty feet lower than at present and Fishers Island was connected to the mainland at Wat.ch Hill. R.1. SKALL STEMKED POINT. quartz, f~nd in May excavation lit depth of about 12". It is typical of rillhen Island'. WOodland Period (2,700-500 years ago). The 1988 two week archeological project was partially funded by a gran t from the Sanger Fund. The M.Jseum is most grateful for this support of its efforts to reveal the prehistoric life and environment of the Island's earliest inhabitants. A "transect" of the Island was made on May 11, 1988. Starting on the North Shore on Clay Point, test pits were dug and each shovel- full screened through .\;" wire. Three holes were dug thirty feet apart laterally and spaced thirty feet apart toward the South Shore. About 250 test pits were dug during the day. Approaching the OYSTER POND, Indian pottery and quartz chips (flakes from shaping stone tools) were found in three new localities. These were later explored with some success and corroborated the theory of many small, scattered. habitation sites. The transect was condu:.ted as a Itcontrol" to the known sites. Volunteers associated with the New York State M.Jseum in Albany, N.Y., as many as nine from Connecticut, and the following from Fishers Island were all most valu&ble and dedicated "diggers:" Katha Hesse, Libby Cook, Ellie Oakes, Ed Horning, and Ouirlie Ferguson. The volunteers from off-Island and the three professionals were nicely accommodated during the two week period in the Congregational Fellowship House at Ft. Wright. The M.Jseum is grateful to the Fellowship House for allowing the 1988 archeological group to use their facilities. Sane of the results and possible conclusions of the three year investigationa are: a. No village has yet been discovered. b. There are a great many small habitation sites scattered about the Island either around the salt water harbors or close to fresh water ponds or springs. Note: five new sites were discovered in 1988. c. The Indians were probsbly seasonal visitors although one seal skeleton was discovered with a harpoon close by. Recovered fragments of nuts indicate a Fall occupancy. d. Nearly all of the occupa tion sites face south with a protecting hill behind. e. An analysis of bone fragments recovered from a shell midden in 1987 showed: whale, beaver, deer, birds, fish, and porpoise, to name a few. f. It is generally agreed that agriculture did not come to this area before about 1,000 A.D. Yet, two or three charred corn kernels were found in 1988 and are possibly associated with pottery that may prove to have a date of 500 to 700 A.D. This would make F. I. the earliest agricultural site in the New England area! g. Fishers Island's commonest arrowpoint is called a "SMAlL STEM1ED POINr" and is usually made of white quartz. They date from the Woodland period (2700 to 500 years ago). In the same time period inland in New York State the typical point is a trliiiigular one, a LAVANNA POINr as opposed to the Fishers Island SIklRr STEM1ED POINI' which was narrow and oblong. This difference has yet to be explained. Plans for a fourth year of further archeological investigation in 1989 are enthusiastically endorsed by Dr. Funk, John Pfeiffer, and the Henry L. Ferguson !tJseum Board of Trustees. Of great importance is the fact that the State !tJseum in Albany has analyzed, catalogued, and turned over all of the "finds" that have been made during the past three years. In the summer of 1989 a major exhibition is planned for the l'lIseum of the LIFE AND ARTIFACl'S OF 1lIE INDIANS OF FISHERS ISlAND. With the aCClJllUlation of prehistoric Indian material, the l'lI...... may have to provide new exhibition and storage space for this growing and interesting facet of Island history. JOHN PFEIFFER at work with . volunte.r on a aita which w.. carbon datad .. 4,250 y.ar. old. Back9roundl Dr. Robtlrt Funk and Beth Well_n of the N.Y. State Mu..u. plot the n." aita. 12 TIlE OOUSES OF FISHERS ISIAND (cont'd) The Colonial Style WINTHROP HOUSE. reputed to be the oldeat house on Fishers Island, aa it looked about 1870. Now owned by ~. , HrS. Stephen T. Kelaey. No definitive examination has been made to date to detennine the age of the WINIHROP HOUSE which most believe is the oldest building on the Island. It is doubtful if any of the original house survived beyond July 5, 1779 when "the crews of the British ships plundered every thing valuable to them, and then wantonly set fire to the hay and buildings which they could not move." (FISHERS ISlAND, N.Y., 1614-1925, by H.L.F., p. 60; N.Y., 1925.) Note the gambrel roof, dormers and wood construction which also appears in the two shingle style examples seen below. Another of the oldest houses on the Island is the FOX MANSION which may possibly date back to the late 1700's, but again no finn date has been fixed for this gracious Colonial style home. The "SHI~lE STILE" peaked in IBBO' s and '90s and is associated with such architects as Henry Hobson Richardson and the finn of McKim, Mead and White. Besides Fishers Island, prime examples of this style are to be found in Newport, R. 1., 'l\Jxedo Park, N.Y., and Eastern Long Island, N.Y. It is a truly original "American" style of architecture which led directly to Frank Uoyd Wright's "PRAIRIE STYLE" in the early 1900's. The WIll.IAM SHIRLEY Fl1LlON/HUSBAND HOUSE (Architect unknown) on Fishers Island and the WIll.IAM MERRITI QlASE house d"signed by Stanford White at Shinnecock Hills, Long Island, N.Y. are both excellent examples of the Shingle Style and have many common details: gambrel roof, dormers, overhangs to form spacious porches with balustrades and doric columns, shingles, use of local stone,. and wite trim. Fishers Island has many fine examples of this splendid use of unassuning and local materials. The enonnous hotels of the early 1900's are now gone. Starting in the 1920's, many new sunner homes were constructed. Some retained elenents of the Shingle Style, others like Richard Neutra' s design for Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholas Brown in the 1930's broke with all tradition. "WINDSHIEI.1), II as it was called, was a product of the 20th century, cubistic, glass, and painted silver wood. Like the PENDlE10N HOUSE, it, too, was des troyed by fire. A 5 tone eha teau and a White Spanish hacienda built in the 1920's add variety to the styles of Fishers Island Architecture. Shingle Style Houae built by Mr. ~ Mrs. Willi.. Shirley Fulton c. 1900. Now owned by Mrlll. Tho_II Husoand. Some of the known Island architects are: Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., Russell Stu~is, Richard Neutra, Hugh Jones, &ard Matthiessen (13 houses), Olarles King, the Carleton Granberys, James V. Righter, William F. Brooks, and Henry E. Ficken. Come visit the Henry L. Ferguson Museum and browse through the exhibition, "TIlE HOUSES OF FISHERS ISlAND. " The WILLIAM MERRITT CHASE Shingl~ Style huu.., Shinnucock Hills, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Built 1680's. (Architectl StAnford White). 13 Friday, July 1 Friday, July 8 Date not Fixed 1.,l..1.~ 1988 SlIH1l t.VENl'S AND AIHXlIlC>>tENIS !tJseun officially opens (Daily 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and by appointment 7293) 5:00-7:00 p.m. Preview opening for the Special Swnner of 1988 Exhibi tion "IlIE HOUSES OF FISHERS ISI.ANIl." Lecture by marine biologist Arthur Bulger of the University of ViI;ginia. (Cheek Post Office bulletin bosrd for details.) PUBLICATIONS AT TIlE KlSEllH 1986, 19B7, & 1988 NOOIEITERS FISHERS ISI.ANIl LAND TRUST PAHFIILET OCFAN POOJ) OYSTERS pamrhlet by Carey Matthiessen FISIIERS ISI.ANIl ClNl FARMI~ by Steve MaIin,",ski TIlE INDIANS OF FiSIIERS ISLAND (KlNNATAWKEr) by Marion Ferguson Briggs vrcrooIA AND AIllERI" S HISTORY OF FISHERS ISLAND by Charles B. Ferguson NAWRE GUIDE TO THE BETIY MATIHIESSE2l IIILDLIFE SANCIUARY by Peroi Sharp and Carey Matthiessen NAWRAL HISTORY BOOKS available for study in the !tJseun. Gifts of books and pamrhlets are welcome. PERMANEN!' EXHIBITIONS ORNl'lHJLOGICAL: !bunted specimens of many birds of the Island. ARClIEDLOGICAL: Artifacts from the Island dating back to 8,000 B.C. FUlRA AND FAUNA of the Island HISTORICAL: Memorabilia, photographs, articles, doeunents, and psintings reveal the psst and present life and look of Fishers Island. NAWRE WAJJ<S July and August. Start 2:00 p.m. from the Museum. Conducted by Curator, Edwin Homing. Tu~sdays for children, Wednesdays for adults. (Sponson'<i by the Island People's Project.) ~ BECOME It. "FRIEND OF THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM" TIwo MIIIGUID hu beea ond Is financially IlIppOIled by ill inwested friendI ond mocIeIt flDIIowma1L TIwo mllSCUl1l hu 1ft obligation to bec:ome !be c:enter Cor Jslond ....Iozy u well u to coUoct. ec!ucllc,praerv.. ond c6sp1ay ill coUectiona. Help !be MUICUIII to acquire lond on !be Jslond fer !be paervation ODd pIOreclion of ill naIIIral resources and open IpoceI f.. fu1llre gcueralions. (See the Henry L Perguson Museum LInd Tmst brochure with pRSerVa- lion optiona f..!be 1ondowner.) _LifePrieDd $I,OOOormore _ Sualainina $SOO - $999 _ Ccmlributing $100 - $499 ~ _ Pomily $25 - $99 :::J1!II!I!:' _ Individual $10. $24 - _ Junior (undet 18) 51 - 59 Additional Ccmtribution 5 Nam- Addr.". City Slate Zip Checks ahould be payable to the "Friends of the H.LF. Museum." The !tJseum recently received a very g~erous donation to its fud<:>o<nent Fund. It was glven in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell S. Porter, sl.lTlll':" Island residents for over sixty years, by their son and daughter. TIlE BOARD OF QJVER/IJ\IS Richard S. Baker, Secretary Marths F. Buller Chsrles B. Ferguson, President Marie Gaillard Edwin H. Homing, Curator Elizabeth Husband, Vice President G. Carey Matthiessen Robert J. Miller, Treasurer Mary F. Russell Penni Sharp Katherine H. Sturtevant (Honorary) Robert White !tJseum Attendant: Catherine Horning BEXn1E A ''F1UEND OF TIlE HENRY L. nllGUSlJl 1IlSIDl" 14 B= MATrIlIESSEN wILDLIFE SANC'l'UAJlY PROJECT OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ACQUIRED 1978 8 ACRES MIDDLE FARM FLATS EASnlElll'S FR(J(: 1983 ROBT. J. MILLElI 5.6 ACIlES 1984 FIOOO 11 ACRES 1984 RITA , ALLERTON CUSHMAN 1. 7 ACRES KEY POST SAIClUARY GIFt OF JaIN ~, MIlS. llJIK:AN EI.I.SI<<lR1H, ROBEIlT J. GmIESSE ACWIRED 1985 6.45 ACRFS HOCCMOUNT . ....... GIFT 1981 CTIS PIKE 2.38 ACRES L.F. BOKER DOYLE BRICKYARD SANCTUAIlY 15.48 ACRES, GIFT ACQUIRED 1982-63 BARLC!I pOND WILDLIFE SANC'l'UAJlY GIFT OF BAGLEY REID 1986 (~approx.) RACE pOINT . H.L.F. MUSEUM ON H.L. FERGUSON, JR. SANCTUARY 4 ACRES GIFT 1965 ~ lAND musr Seven parcels of land are presently under M.Jseun managanent. This amounts to approximately 55 acres. There were no new additions during 1987, but two donations of "ecologically significant" land are now under consideration. A brochure containing information on tax benefits and strategies for donors is available at the MusellI1. The preservation of Fishers Island in as much as possible its natural state is a priority for the Museun and should be for all Islanders. IIE1lBARIIIl From about 1905 to 1935, Alfred Hamner, a surmer resident of the Island, collected the Wild Flowers of the Island. His collection can be seen in the reading roam of the Fishers Is land Library. Penni Sharp is continuing the collection but with emphasis on Ferns and Grasses. Specimens when not on display in the Museun can be taken from their storage cabinets for study. ISIAND EOOLOGY A constant concern for all Fishers Islanders should be its fragile Ecology, the relationship between organisms and their environnent. The Museun is working closely with the Fishers Island Conservancy, the Civic Association, and with FIDCO toward conmon goals. The preservation of our water supply, (Note: a professional study was conducted in May 1988 to determine the status of water on the Island), the problem of pollution, erosion of beaches and bluffs, and maintaining a natural environnent for future generations is top priority for everyone. HENRY l. FERGUSON MUSEUM LAND TRUST MANAGEMENT AREAS SAIlCTIIARIES The M.Jseun maintains three Wildlife Sanctuaries in addition to four Land Managanent Areas. One is TIlE LEE FERGUSON SANCIUARY, Iobich consists of four acres and is directly behind the Museum. Access to the trails can be made fran ei ther the M.Jseun or fran West Street (near the ISlAND GENERAL STORE). Nature trails meander around a small pond near Iobich is a limestone sculpture, "EGREl' FAMILY." This handsome work was sculpted and donated by Jane Canfield in manory of LEE FERGUSON, former President of the l1Jseun and son of HENRY L. FERGUSON after whan the Museun was named. Only about two hundred yards fram the center of "rawn" a nice variety of birds can be observed in this quiet sanctuary. A nunber of white birch trees have been dona too in memory of loved ones making this oasis a living memorial to many who enjoyed the natural beauty of Fishers Island. A second one is the F. BOKER DOYlE BRIa<YARD SANCIUARY which is fifteen and a half acres of woodland at mid-Island. The sanctuary is marked with a sign set in fran the road just before the Grey Gulls sign. The trails are well marked and provide excellent spots for viewing the Spring migration of warblers as well as surmer residents. A marsh attracts many species of ducks and herons. In the Fall birds heading for the South along the Atlantic flyway pass over Fishers Island making it one of the finest bird watching areas in the New England area. The third is the BETIY MATllIIESSEN WIlDLIFE SANCIUARY consisting of eight acres. It was named in memory of Mrs. Erard Matthiessen and given by her husband in 1978. Its location is best described as being the peninsula in Island Pond (the Oyster Pond). Trails are well maintained and benches are provided at scenic outlook spots around the perimeter. There is even a small pond surrounded by magnificent silver beech trees. Penni Sharp and Carey Matthiessen are collaborating on A NATURE GUIDE TO TIlE BETIY MATllIIESSEN WILDLIFE SANCIUARY. Copies describing the flora and fauna of this beautiful area of the Island will be available at the Museun Ioben printed. 15 THE FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. Summer, 1988 In this third and most active year of the Conservancy's existence, many projects were initiated or set in motion, and our Board wished emphasis directed not only at our total environmental and conservational efforts, but also at the following highlights: * Fishers Island Water Study. As of July i, i988, over il new water wells (research wells) had been drilled on the Island to map and outline aquifers for the first time, and as a by-product to prove up new water reserves. Contributors to this vitally needed study initiated by the Conservancy now include FIDCO, the Sanger Fund, the Suffolk County Health Dep't (water division>, as well as numerous and greatly appreciated private donors, with the total now raised approaching $60,000. The Suffolk County Health Department will do the quality testing of all the research wel Is, including 10 new test wells to be drilled and quality tested later this summer. The results to date (though of course incomplete) are nonetheless highly gratifying, as some new aquifers have been found, inclusing one of great interest to the Fishers Island Water Works, which plans further development and testing on its own. * Garbage and Refuse study. In October of last year, when it became apparent to many Fishers Islanders that very little data existed comparing the various alternatives regarding solid waste disposal on the Island, the Conservancy was given a unanimous mandate at its annual meeting to commission a $10,000 study comparing the various alternatives for solid waste disposal on Fishers Island and examining them from both an economic and an environmental standpoint. Results of this study done by top solid waste engineers from Project Management Associates, Inc. of Hartford, Connecticut, were released to the hard-working Island Garbage and Refuse District Commissioners, and to a joint Committee studying the problem at the end of June, 1988. A public meeting to study al I aspects of the garbage and refuse problem and the advantages and disadvantages of the solid waste disposal options facing Fishers Island residents is scheduled for late July or early August. The Conservancy commissioned the report to inform Island residents of the many complexities of the solid waste problems facing us, and among other highlights the report contains for the first time an outline of the expected costs to all of us of the new and much tougher New York State DEC regulations regarding ash disposal, ininerator installation, and Pollution control. . Pollution Monitoring. 16 As it did last year, the Conservancy plans pollution monitoring in 1988 of East and West Harbors, as well as Hay Harbor and Silver Eel Pond. Testing will begin in late June and continue until late September, with spot checks likely to be made well into the fall. Last year some pollution "hot spots" were indeed found, but we are happy to report that corrective action has been initiated by those responsible. We are most grateful and encouraged by this kind of cooperation, and plan to make this obviously valuable monitoring program a yearly fixture. * Pine Tree Blight. As this report goes to press, we have become aware of a serious blight affecting and killing pine trees on Fishers Island. Contact with three different aborists on Long Island and Connecticut, and discussions with Island landscapers have revealed at least three different theories as to the cause and method of treatment of this plant disease, leaving the Conservancy no choice but to begin its own research into the prcblem, in hopes that it can locate both a proper diagnosis and a safe solution. Despite the differences in assigning a cause, however, the arborists do agree on some methods of treatment, such as the immediate cutting down of dead trees and the removing and burning of dead limbs, etc. The Conservancy Committee on this problem, chaired by Ed Horning, is finding that whether the cause is nematodes, fungi, pine-bark beetles, or a combination of all three, the use of pesticides should be undertaken only with the greatest reluctance and caution, since many of them (particularly the oft-prescribed Lindane and Dursban) are quite toxic. Inasmuch as nematodes and beetles operate under the pine bark or in the roots, and as insecticides have little effect on fungi (which thrive in the same protective areas under the bark), it would appear that such toxic treatments have at best a limited use. We will continue to research the problem, calling in experts when necessary, and wil I keep all concerned Islanders informed. At this time we thank the increasing number of Fishers Islanders, both summer and year-round who appreciate our work and are actively supporting the Conservancy's programs. We are trying to co-operate with al I existing Island groups in working for the betterment of the whole Island and its surrounding waters; particularly in its ecological and conservational dimensions. Officers and Directors: John H, Thatcher Jr. - President Cherry Rafferty - Vice-President Mary Linda Strunk - Treasurer Mary Wood - Secretary Reynolds duPont, Jr. Edwin Horning Nancy Murphy Nina Stanley Michael Wray - Director - Director Director - Director - Director 17 FISI-lERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 The membership of the Fire Department is at 66 volunteer members, including our ambulance squad. The eleventh running of the Peter D. Sanger Memorial Sea Stretcher Marathon, was run Sunday, May 29th. There was a record number of 150 runners and $13,000 of sponsors' pledges. During the last twelve months there have been 57 fire calls, of which 32 were false alarms. The other calls covered structual fires, brush fires, vehicle accidents and miscellaneous fires. There were also 52 ambulance calls, most of which required the patient to be transported by Sea Stretcher to New London. During the year certain members of the Ambulance Squad were re-certified for E.M.T. and Advanced E.M.T. We have 12 New York State certified medical personnel. Many hours of training and testing are volunteered by the Ambulance Squad members. We should all be proud of the medical emergency team we have on the Island. The Department wil I again provide food and refreshments for the Fourth of July Band Concert. There will also be a 1988 Childrens' Christmas Party. Our Annual Appeal letter wi 11 be sent out to all Islanders at the end of June. Your department is most gratified by your generous support each year which makes it possible to perform so many services to the community. Sincerely, THE COMMITTEE 19 FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT FISI-IERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 June 1988 Solid Waste: The Fishers Island Garbage District is proceeding with its development of a solid waste disposal plan. The past year has seen refinements evolve from the original plan of complete incineration. The present plan includes: 1. Incineration with equipment meeting all new State and Federal emissions requirements. 2. Recycling of al I toxic materials 3. Composting of all biodegradable materials (grass clippings, leaves, dead limbs, etc.) The combination of the three above methods wil I substantially reduce operating costs (it is even expected that compsoting will generate income), enhance the quality of incinerator emissions, and reduce the volume and expense of hazardous material that will require off-island disposal. 20 Th. Fish.rs Island Civic Association, Inc. FIS...ERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 RODENT CONTROL Yes, rats are still with us. The Island has many areas where nothing is being done to control their population. The problem can only be solved by constantly fighting the rodents by you and other individuals. Two important rules apply: 1. keep any type of food, such as dog food, garbage, seeds, etc. away from them. 2. Place Wafarin type poison in safe feeders whenever you find evidence of rodent's existence. Your Civic Association will supply you with the necessary poison without charge and they will provide you with government approved feeder stations at cost. Please contact me at 7526 A. D. Dawson 21 Fishers Island Ferry District OUrncr C,..ed S, s~ Act 01 n, N. Y. $w. LquLacwYf (1.."" of N. Y.. IW, CMjIC<< 6001 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 ROBERT P. KNAUFF MOlUJler . Secretory BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REYNOLDS duPONT. JR.. ClIolrman RAYMOND F. DOYEN RICHARD S. BAKER JOHN C. EVANS THOMAS F. DOHERTY, JR. TELEPHONE 788-7463 Area Code ~16 OPERATIONS For the period June 1987 through May 1988 our vessels carried some 130,500 passengers, 33,700 automobiles, and 4000 trucks of all descriptions and miscellaneous vehicles. While the number of passengers and vehicles continues to increase on an annual basis, much of the increase can be attributed to an increased demand for services which increases the number of persons commuting to the Island to work. SMOKING ON VESSELS Smoking is not permitted in the passenger Smoking, regardless of weather or season, decks only. lounges of either vessel. is permissable on exterior DRIVING OFF THE FERRY Once again we ask that vehicle operators not stop to converse with others or create unnecessary delays in picking up passengers when departing the ramp especially on Fridays when the freight office is in operation. Also, please do not park directly in front of the terminal on the dock area reserved for freight. There is nornally space available on the dock or in the parking area south of the terminal or along the road coming to the terminal from the area of the school. Careless parking in the terminal area may be convenient for you, but inconvenient for guite a few others at the same time. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS packages are accepted for shipment by the Ferry District. If you have any guestions, call Phil Knauff at 7463. AUTOMOBILE RESERVATIONS Automobile reservations are sold at the Ferry District freight office on Fishers Island during times shown on the schedule. Your reservation card is to be turned into the purser on the vessel in exchange for an automobile ticket. RESERVATIONS ARE FORFEITED IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOADING AT LEAST 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME OF THE VESSEL. NEW TO FISHERS ISLAND If you are new to the Island, please YOU in the event we receive freight, you are the consignee. let us know where to contact food, medicines, etc. for which 22 PICKING UP FREIGHT AND FOOD If you are notified that freight has arrived for you, please arrange to pick it up without delay. We have a limited amount of storage space available. When ordering food from one of the markets in New London please ascertain when your order will be delivered and be here to pick it up when the boat arrives. Unless otherwise authorized, we wil I not leave food outside after the freight office has closed. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT The City of New London has passed a bond issue and chosen a developer for its waterfront. As of the preparation of this report, preliminary discussions have been held concerning the relocation of our New London Terminal to an area immediately north of the New London City Pier. There will be no action to effect any type of formal contract arrangement until such time as a public hearing is held on Fishers Island to present relevant information to all interested parties and to receive comments therefrom. ANNUAL ELECTION OF ~ COMMISSIONER ~ ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING The annual election of a Commissioner for a term of five years will be held Tuesday August 9, 1988. The annual meeting for the presentation of estimated revenues and expenditures for Fiscal year 1988 will be held on Friday, August 19. 1988 in the Fishers Island School at 6:00 p.m. THE 11:05 TRAIN If you are planning to come to New London via the train which arrives from New York at 11:05 a.m., please let us know in advance. If the train is reasonably on time, we will hold the 11:00 a.m. departure up to 11:15 a.m. to allow you to catch the ferry to Fishers Island. Please contact the ferry District at 516 788-7463 to make arrangements. FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ABBOCIATION P. o. BOX 35. F'IBHERB IBLAND NEW YORK 05390 Are you aware of all that is avai lable at your local library? The reading room holds the compac-disc player, the CD-ROM from which books can be chosen from other Suffolk County libraries, catalogues of titles of videos which can be borrowed from Suffolk County, magazines which circulate, paperbacks, large print books. The front room is the center for the children. Here we have expanded upon the success of last summer. Now there will be two categories in both the reading club and writing contest. The reading club will consist of "picture readers" and older readers wuth special bookmarks, pins, stickers and certificates. The writing contest will have two age categories: 9-12 and 13-15. Each entrant wil I receive a certificate and prize money wil I be awarded to the winner of each category. New books are expected soon by favorite authors sucha as Danielle Steel, Robert Parker, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Tom Clancy, James Michner, Isaac Asimov, John Gardner, Ed McBain, Lawrence Sanders, Catherine Cookson, and Elizabeth Winthrop. Stop by and check out what's available. The hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9-12, 1 :30-5 Wednesday and Saturday 9-12 Board of Trustees: Mrs. G.C. Matthiessen, President Mrs. John Hesse, Vice President Miss Mary Strunk, Secretary/Treasurer Mrs. Laura Edwards Mrs. Roberta Elwell Mrs. Robert feagles Mr. Raymond Gary Mr. Dan Gordon Mrs. David Hanes Mrs. John Kibbe Mrs. James Peishoff Mr. Bernard Rafferty Mrs. Edward Rosenthal Mr. Robert Talbot Mrs. Lily West Miss Ann Kawalczyk, Librarian 22-A -=/. ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Box 523 A Fishers Island, New York 06390 . ~~ Summer 1988 Dear Residents and Friends of Fishers Island, Island People's Project has sponsored programs and activities for the young people on the Island for 16 years. Our program this year will begin July 5th and run until August 12th. Not only will there be arts and crafts, tennis lessons, and bowling but organized sports and for the older children, there will be special projects one day a week. Red Cross swimming instruction will be held at Dock Beach four afternoons a week. Mr. Horning has agreed to conduct the childrens' nature walks on Tuesday afternoons from the H.L. Ferguson Museum. Registration for the summer program will be Tuesday, July 5th 9:00-11:00am at the school playground. Parents will have an opportunity to meet our directors, Dan Gillan and his sister-in-law,Cindy, at that time. The program will begin on Wednesday at 9:00am and run until 12:00noon. Family membership is $75.00 and single membership is $50.00. The annual Fireworks Cruise, our major fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, July 16th on the Race Point. The Swing Band will provide line music. Food and soda will be for sale. Tickets are $15.00. I.P.P. will be sponsoring two art shows on the Green; the dates are JUly 16th and August 20th. Many of our local artists will be showing their talents. For further information and registration contact Dick Edwards. The annual meeting of Island People's Project will be held Monday, August 8, 1988, 7:30pm at the School. Sincerely, Martha F. Buller, President Board of Directors Helen Buckner Martha Buller Carol Doherty Patty Faulkner Karla Heath Mary Walter Martha Rosenthal Debbie Walters Kathy Zanghetti Officers Martha Buller, President Carol Doherty, Vice President Karla Heath, Treasurer Debbie Walters/ Martha Rosenthal, Secretary Patty Faulkner/ Carol Doherty, Special Events Kathy Zanghetti, Advisor 23 -=/. ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Box 523 Fishers Islelnd, New York 06390 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1987 EXI'ENSES: Payroll Supplies Telephone Rent Insurance Taxes Printing Fef's ! ainte:a~ Cf Honorariums Fireworks Cruise Halloween & Easter Ii.isc. :]:5,268.54 772.22 416.92 2,900.00 3,456.75 1,759.92 373.04 19:?,()() 2,002.50 910.00 628.12 351.23 112.87 ~~19, 144.11 RECEIPTS: Contributions l':emberships T-Shirts Art Show Fireworks Cruise lY:isc. Raffle Aerobic Dance Transfer from Money Market Anonymous Donation 815,570.00 1,410.00 97.00 460.00 645.00 347.18 448.00 328.00 2,000.00 2.500.00 ~:23,805.18 Beginning Balance Ending Balance ~oney Market Fund f284.97 f4,946.04 t:7,525.86 24 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD of Connecticut 1988 Group membership in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut is available to al I twelve month residents of Fishers Island through the Fishers Island Civic Association. Membership dues are $3.00 for an individual and $5.00 for a family per year, payable to the Fishers Island Civic Association, Box 464, Fishers Island. Premium bills are sent out the 10th of each month requesting payment by the 21st of of the month. As of June 1st, we have 37 Membership in Group 007296-00 and 40 members in BC/BS 65. Annual renewal rates for Group 007296-00 are received April first for the contract year. This year we received a substantial rate increase due to the Island's experience rate and the implementation of a Diagnosis Related Group System plan, which was intended to temper costs, but has had the opposite effect. This is the second consecutive year that we have experienced sharp increases, and the Civic Assicuation is currently looking for a more cost effective alternative. Annual renewal rates for BC/BS 65 are usually received in December and become effective January 1st. Their rates are tied in with Medicare deductible and determined in part by the Social Security Administration. They received a rate increase also. Rates are as fol lows: 1987 1988 1. Individual $74.80 $82.36 2. Husband & Wife 149.60 164.72 3. BC / B 5 (1) 33.70 41.79 Subscribers are urged to update their contracts if there has been any change in marital status, adding members, taking off over-age chi I dren etc. Karla Heath Custodian 25 8 8 8 8 8 8 ISLAND BOWLING CENTER 8 8 8 8 8 8 · · · · · · FISHERS ISLA~'&~ ~~W YORK 06390 · · · . . . PHONE : 7601 SUMMER 1988 Dear residents of Fishers Island, The Island Bowling Center and Snack Bar, located behind the school, is now beginning its sixth summer since being reopened in 1983. Many years before then, the previous bowling lanes had been torn out and the building converted to a garage and a storeroom, becoming more or less unused. Through the generous contributions of islanders and with much volunteer work, the center was rebuilt. Now it has become an important part of Fishers Island, a place for recreation and fun for everyone. Our major fundraisers in 1987 were a summertime lobster dinner raffle and an excellent cookbook featuring over 350 favorite recipes of island residents and friends. There are still plenty of cookbooks available. They cost just $7.50 each and can be purchased either at the Bowling Center or by mail at Box 188, Fishers Island, NY 06390 (please include $1.00 for postage and handling). We will be having another lobster raffle this summer, too. As you may know, the Bowling Center is the only place on the island that is available for year-round recreation. Over the winter months, the center is used six nights a week for league and open bowling. We appreciate the many league members and their continued support. We also would like to thank our league sponsors -- Faulkner's Contracting, Gada's Contracting, Pirates Cove Marine, Village Greenery and Z&S Contracting -- for their contributions to the Bowling Center, as well as the hundreds of people who have participated in our fundraising activities. From June 25 through Labor Day, the Bowling Center is open on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 until 9:30 PM. Manager Ed White will often stay later if people wish to continue bowling. The snack bar has ice cream, milk shakes, and soda as well as fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, and fried scallops, clams and shrimp. Anyone from age 5 on up can bowl. We have one lane which can be modified to prevent "gutterballs", so even the youngest bowlers can knock those pins down! The Island Bowling Center is a valuable part continued support is vital to its existence. have risen dramatically over the past year. open by visiting this summer! of Fishers Island, and your Expenses (especially insurance) Please help us keep the center Island Bowling Center Committee Mario Zanghetti Jack Lyons Bill Haase John Gada Bill Faulkner Dave Denison 26 8 8 .8 8 8 8 ISLAND BOWLING CENTER 8 8 8 8 8 8 · · · · · · FISHERS ISLA~~~ ~~ YORK 06390 · · · . . . FINANCIAL REPORT 1987 Expenses Payroll.. ~............................... $ 4,756.50 Snack Bar Supplies....................... 3,456.65 Insurance................................ 4,867.10 Taxes / Social Security................... 673.94 Utilities................................ 1,910.16 Fuel Oil................................. 1,459.52 Maintenance.............................. 305.80 Miscellaneous (Bank Charges, postage, etc. 275.48 Total Expenses................................ $ 17. 705.15 Receipts Gross Snack Bar Sales.................... $ 4,076.68 Bowling.................................. 10,363.30 Shoe Rental.............................. 708.85 Locker rental............................ 390.00 Lobster Dinner Raffle.................... 527.00 Cookbook (net)........................... 2,046.62 Contributions............................ 800.00 League Sponsors.......................... 238.80 Total Receipts................................ $ 19,151.25 27 lJtt&~frs Js1anh G!fmftfrUs COMMITTEE Grant Sangar, Chairman Thomaa W. RUIHn, Jr., T....u..r lltanda Donaghy, S-.lIry DaIaIhy Edwarda HaIan P. McKown EIIzabeIh Palaholf Mary G. Roberti Edwina C. Sanger OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH ST. JOHN'S CHURCH UNION CHAPEL The following rules have been adopted about the organization of the new Cemetery opposite Union Chapel; most of the regulations also are applicable to the old cemetery between Our Lady of Grace Church ~nd St. John's Church. 1) The Price of each plot will be $150.00 for year-round residents and $500.00 for summer residents. 2) Acquisition of a cemetery plot will be limited to the following: a. Year-round residents b. Members of any of our three Island Churches c. Owners of land on Fishers Island d. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife, child). Regulations for the cemeteries were adopted by the Committee and subsequently agreed to by our Churches: 1) Stones - no higher than 8", no wider than 4 feet. 2) No plastic flowers or plastic encasements. No ornaments. 3) Planting: a. No shrubs over 10". b. Flowers must be maintained by family. c. All funeral decorations must be removed after 1 week. 4) The Cemetery agrees to: a. Clip around stones. b. Maintain grass. c. Trim bushes and trees, excluding individual shrubs. 5) A financial statement is available to all plot owners and those wishing to buy a plot. For The Committee Grant Sanger Chairman 28