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FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Annual Report of Island Organizations
Table of Contents
Fishers Island Civic Association
Fishers Island Harbor Committee
Senior Citizens Committee
Rodent Control Program
Fishers Island Development Corporation
Henry L. Ferguson Museum
Fishers Island Cemeteries
Fishers Island Conservancy
Fishers Island Ferry District
Fishers Island Fire Department
Fishers Island Fire District
Fisl.tl,$ Islanct-GcuUCI\,Itl & Refuse District
Fishers Island Land Use Advisory Committee
Fishers Island Library Association
Fishers Island Lobstermen's Association
Fishers Island School District
Rshers Island Tree Committee
Island Bowling Center
IslarntCo""tl,b Co"""illee
Island Health Project
Island People's Project
The Sanger Fund
Walsh Park Benevolent Association
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This years's first prize cover artworlnvas-dorrebyChristirre Rogan, Grade 9.
Inside cover artwork was done by Brendan Conroy, Grade 9, and back cover
artwork by Mason Horn, Grade 7. CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY THANKS!!!
PruItknt
Nancy Hunt
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John Spofford
Albert Stickney III
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Terry Crupi
Barry Bryan
Stephanie Hall
Wm. Lee Hanley Jr.
Mike Imbriglio
Sarah Malinowski
John Mettler III
Carol Ridgway
Penni Sharp
Louisa Evans
(ex-officio)
FISHERS
P. O. Box 464
SSOCIATION
06390 631-788-7029
July 2000
Dear Fishers Islander:
The Fishers Island Civic Association exists to promote the economic and the
social well being of the Island. Throughout the year, it is important that everyone
connected to the Island is able to receive timely information about events that are
important to us all. F.I.CA does this in several ways. We have four open
meetings a year on Saturday afternoons at 4 p.m. (Memorial Day weekend, our
Annual Meeting which is on August 5th this year, Columbus Day weekend and in
January.) Time and location are posted well in advance and are listed in the minutes
of the prior meeting. For those of you who are members, we mail the minutes of
each of those meetings to you. We keep in constant contact with the Editor of the
Fishers Island Gazette in order to alert her of possible newsworthy items. We mail
this publication to all members. We have a "nook" in the Fishers Island library where
you may locate the minutes of all local and Southold Town Board meetings that
pertain to the Island. We have a space on the back of the Post Office bulletin board
for items of civic importance. We encourage everyone to attend "Town Fathers
Day" on Wednesday afternoon, August 9th at 1 p.m. at the Fishers Island school. In
addition to a regular Southold Town Board meeting, all Town, and some County and
State representatives will be in attendance to answer questions or concerns of
Fishers Island residents.
We have been working diligently with the Town of Southold to create a low
impact park in the area behind Dock Beach (which was purchased for Fishers by the
Town in March of 1999). Plans for this area, which were drawn up by Gerrit Goss,
Allie Raridon and Penni Sharp, have been seen and approved of, by various Island
organizations as well as the Southold Town Board. Dick Grebe has kindly
volunteered his services to remove and cart away the asphalt which is currently
there. He is waiting for the surveyer to reset the boundary stakes. This Summer, I
applied for, and received, a $1,000 grant from Suffolk County (Office of Michael
Caracciolo), for plantings for the park area. This money must be used by December
31,2000. We have purchased 4 benches that may be purchased from us as
donations to this project. We would be delighted to receive further donations for
plantings, a split rail fence, a bicycle rack, tables, or a small open structure. Anyone
wishing to donate either time or money, please contact us. This year, F.I.CA
sponsored a cruise on the Munnatawket, on Wednesday morning, July 12th, to
watch the Op Sail 2000 Tall Ships sail into New London Harbor. Tickets were
. priced at $10, and were sold out within a week. All profits from this trip, above
charter costs, will be donated by F.I.C.A. to help create this park area.
The Fishers Island Civic Association is YOUR organization. We are the only
open forum on the Island where you can voice your opinion or raise a question
about almost anything. As questions arise, we attempt to direct them to the
appropriate entity or to find a viable solution internally. We monitor our phone and
fax line. We make requests to our Town representative, Louisa Evans, and closely
monitor the agenda and the minutes of the Southold Town Board. We also read the
Southold newspapers for any pertinent information which might be useful to us.
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Obviously, the more members we have, the more clout we have with the Southold
Town Board and with NY State Government Agencies. When we learn from
Justice Evans that there is a vacancy on a Southold Town Committee, we attempt
to make sure that we fill that position with a Fishers Islander. Currently we have well
over 600 memberships, and we have been most !ilratified at the level of interest
and the response to our Annual Appeal. The Senior Citizens Committee, through
several very generous donations has been funded for the next several years. For
those of you who have not yet paid your 2000-2001 dues (July 1 - June 30), we
would urge you to do so now. Your dues help defray the expenses of this
publication, the mailing of the minutes and our office expenses. The dues are
mode~t: Individual: $10; Family: $15; Sub~cribing: $25; Supporting: $50: and
Sustaining: $100. Your check may bemalledtoF.I.CA. Box 464, F.I., NY 06390.
We also work with the other organizations on the Island, and are willing to
interface with them in any way possible to be helpful. Each of our Directors has a
sector of responsibility and closely monitors hisJher area. Each Board member
welcomes your insights and suggestions. Please do not hesitate to contact anyone
of us. A great amount of effort has been put into the following articles submitted by
members of various organizations on the Island in order to bring you up to date on
their activities. We wish to thank all of the many volunteers who give so much time
to benefit the Island. We hope that you make the effort to spend a few minutes
reading the many interesting reports contained herein. The Civic Association has a
number of subcommittees that address areas of primary importance to the Island. A
brief description of the major committees follows:
FISHERS ISLAND HARBOR COMMITTEE
Originally a subcommittee of F.I.C.A., this is now a Southold Town-appointed
committee which is responsible for the assignment of mooring and anchorage
locations. Board members are appointed to represent various water-related interest
groups. F.I.C.A. and the Harbor Committee work very closely together and we
jointly sponsor a Safe Boating Course for Juniors (Ages 10-18) each Summer.
(See Leslie Goss-Gruner's Report)
FISHERS ISLAND SENIOR COMMITTEE
This committee provides guidance and assistance to the paid Southold Town-
appointed Senior Citizens Aide, Terry Crupi. Mrs. Crupi coordinates volunteer
efforts and arranges social gatherings, monthly winter luncheons and doctor visits for
the seniors. This committee is always looking for volunteers to organize and cook
the monthly meal. This past year, meals were organized and prepared by both
Summer and Winter residents. Please contact Mrs. Crupi if you are interested in
helping. Members: Patty Faulkner, Mary Ann Hand, Cookie Edwards, Sella
Travers, Ginny 8eQgs, Sue Horn, Carol Ridgway, Louisa Evans and Nancy Hunt
(Ex-officio) (See ierry Crupi's Report)
FISHERS ISLAND POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
This committee coordinates information between enforcement agencies and the
community. Only by communicating concerns and constructive suggestions directly
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to the committee regarding enforcement issues and road safety on the Island can this
committee successfully complete this objective. This Spring, there were several
very productive meetin~s with law enforcement agencies. As a result of this open
communication, we believe that we have an excellent working relationship with the
New York State Troopers (who are in residence from May through October) and the
three year-round Constables. The 25 foot Parker Police boat, which was built for the
Island as a result of previous meetings with the NY State Troopers, is used
frequently to patrol the waters around the Island. The Maximum speed limit on
Fishers Island is 30 mph and is radar enforced on the East and West ends of the
Island. All children 13 years of age and under must wear helmets while bicycling or
rollerblading. Members: Speedy Mettler, Barry Bryan, Harris Parsons, Sr., Peter
Burr, Frank Burr and Nancy Hunt.
FISHERS ISLAND $100,000 NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE AWARD
AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
This Committe arose from the $100,000 award that was the result of a 1992 oil spill
affecting F.1. mussels. Meetings with the D.E.C., who are the Trustees of the Fund,
have been ongoing over the past several years. The scalloping project that they
implemented in Hay Harbor unfortunately was not successful and used $24,000 of
those funds. We are now attempting to make sure that any future projects are cost
effective and productive. We met with Chris Smith of Cornell Cooperative
Extension and Jamie Richter, Southold Town Engineer, and they came up with a
plan for catch basins to be put in on Peninsula Road to trap the run- off from the hill
across the street and the road. They believe that this would eliminate the silting-in at
the public boat ramp. We anticipate that we will raeieve approval of this plan, and
that some of the remaining money from the award will be put to this purpose. Chris
Smith and his group have been very willing to help us in many environmental areas
at absolutely no cost to us. Last Summer, they placed 10,000 scallops in spat nets
in Hay Harbor and found them to be thriving when they retrieved them in the Fall.
Hay Harbor has recently been reopened to shellfishing, and this was due to the
work that Chris and his group completed for us. They are writing Grants for us and
are looking into various wetlands and clean water restoration projects on the Island.
Unfortunately, we were not successful in obtaining a matching Grant from New York
State for $53,000 in 1999, but we understand that Cornell Cooperative will be
refiling in 2000. This Spring, they applied for a $32,000 Grant from the East End
Institute for us to test and monitor the water in both Hay Harbor and West Harbor.
We have yet to hear whether we have been successful in obtaining this money.
Members: Penni Sharp, Carey Matthiessen, Steve Malinowski, Barry Bryan, Barry
Hall, Margie Purnell, Nancy Hunt and Louisa Evans, Ex-officio.
FISHERS ISLAND SAFE BOATING COURSE FOR JUNIORS
This Summer on Friday evening, July 14 and Saturday morning, July 15, a Boating
Safety Course for Juniors (Ages 10 - 18) was taught by Elby Burr and the two Bay
Constables, Mike Conroy and Luis Horn, at the Fire House. Last Summer 15
Juniors successfully completed the course and were able to apply for a New York
State license to operate a motorboat without adult supervision. This course is
sponsored by F. I.C.A , The Harbor Committe and The F.1. Yacht Club. Next
Summer, the course will be given in August. Members: Elby Burr and John Allen.
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FISHERS ISLAND LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
This committee is a direct response to the 2% transfer tax that was passed by
Southold on all sales of real estate above $75,000, if undeveloped, and $150,000,
if developed. We have requested that all monies collected by Southold in that fund
be returned to Fishers Island for purchase of open space and/or easements. Peter
Burr has been appointed by the Town as a member of Southold's Land
Preservation Committee which is the governing body for these funds. Local
members: Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Penni Sharp, John Ahlgren and Nancy Hunt
(Ex-officio)
FISHERS ISLAND LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Also, as a direct response to openings in a newly created Town Commission, Allie
Raridon and Stephanie Hall have been appointed to the Southold Landmark
Preservation Commission as adjunct members. To date, Southold has yet to adopt
a unified plan for Landmark Preservation, and hence very little is happening on this
front. F.I.CA does have the application forms in the office for requesting Landmark
Status. Local members: Jan Burr, Sally Cashel, Susan Allen and Sella Travers.
FISHERS ISLAND TREE COMMITTEE
This past Spring, the Town of Southold planted 10 new trees. One tree each year
is purchased by F.I.CA This purchase helps to defray the cost of the remainder of
the trees. Members: Peter Burr, Jim Hancock, Twig Stickney and Nancy Hunt.
(See Peter Burr's report)
FISHERS ISLAND CLEAN-UP DAY
On Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6. approximately 120 people helped to clean
up our Island. There was 100% participation of the F.I. school children for the second
consecutive year. F.I.CA provided organization, Toppers provided an ice cream
cone to each participant, Z & S provided the dumpster, the F.1. Grocery provided
the garba~e bags and the F.I. School provided gloves. Members: Mike Imbriglio
and Charlie Stepanek.
FISHERS ISLAND ROAD AND SIDEWALK COMMITTEE
This year the Island has several new crosswalks, new "No Parking" and new "One
Way" signs. Due to the increase in home renovation and construction, Summer
traffic, and the Ferry Dock reconstruction, road safety has become an even more
important issue. F.I.C.A. would appreciate your adherence to these signs and
crosswalks which were all suggested in conference with our local law enforcement
agencies and the Southold Highway Department. There will be tickets issued for
non-compliance. Unfortunately, Southold did not manage to complete all the work
promised in 1999. We are due to receive two years work on our roads and
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sidewalks. Currently, we expect that this work will be completed this Fall.
Members: Jim Hancock, Nancy Hunt, Twig Stickney and Lee Hanley.
Additional committees are listed below.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nancy Hunt
FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION
CRITICAL AREAS, DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES, COMMITTEES
2000
AIRPORT
ANNUAL REPORT
BOATING SAFETY COURSE
COMPUTER AND OFFICE SUPPORT
DUCKS UNLIMITED
FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL
FISHING PERMITS, LOBSTERMEN
FORT WRIGHT
GARBAGE DISTRICT
ISLAND CLEAN-UP DAY
LAND PRESERVATION
LANDMARK PRESERVATION
LEGISLATIVE, LEGAL
$100,000 DAMAGE AWARD AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND SIGNS
ROADS AND SIDEWALKS
RODENT CONTROL
SENIOR CITIZENS
STORM DRAINS AND HAY HARBOR
TREES
UTILITY COMPANY
Jay Parsons
Carol Ridgway
John Allen, Elby Burr
Bill Ridgway, Jay Parsons, Sarah
Malinowski
Twig Stickney
Speedy Mettler
Stephanie Hall, Mike Imbriglio
Sally Cashel, Mike Imbriglio, Catherine
Kennedy, John Spofford
Speedy Mettler, Dave Denison
Peter Burr, George Esser, Pat Kibbe
Mike Imbriglio, Sarah Malinowski
Mike Imbriglio, Charlie Stepanek
Peter Burr (Town Committee Member),
Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Penni Sharp, John
Ahlgren and Nancy Hunt (Ex-officio)
Stephanie Hall and Allie Raridon (Town
Adjuncts), Susan Allen, Jan Burr, Sally
Cashel, Sella Travers
Barry Bryan, Tom Cashel, Bill Glendon
Steve Malinowski, Penni Sharp,
Stephanie Hall, Carey Matthiessen, Margie
Purnell, Barry Hall, Barry Bryan, Nancy Hunt,
Louisa Evans (Ex-officio)
Peter Burr, Speedy Mettler, Harris Parsons,
Barry Bryan, Nancy Hunt, Frank Burr
Stephanie Hall, Mike Imbriglio
Lee Hanley, Jim Hancock, Twig Stickney,
Nancy Hunt
Dave Denison
Cookie Edwards, Mary Ann Hand, Ginny
Beggs, Patty Faulkner, Sella Travers, Sue
Horn, Carol Ridgway, Terry Crupi
(Coordinator), Louisa Evans and Nancy
Hunt, Ex-officio
Nancy Hunt, Pete Talbot, Barry Hall
Peter Burr, Jim Hancock, Twig Stickney,
Nancy Hunt
Carol Ridgway
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Fisbers Island Civic Association
Annual Treasurer's Report
July I, 1999 Checking Account Balance 2082.65
Dues and Contributions 29,140.00
Transfer from Senior Account 283.13
Transfer from Harbor Account 150.00
Total Income 29,573.13
Office Equipment 2,964.45
Office Supplies 852.05
Secretary 1,800.00
Utilities (Telephone & Electric) 1,058.05
Annual Report 1,321.26
Transfer to Money Market 10,000.00
Minutes 1,085.33
Appeal 1,897.88
Senior Lunches 447.17
Safe Boating Course 150.00
Transfers to Senior Account 580.00
Police Advisory Committee 49.00
F. I. Churches 125.00
Ads in Gazette 200.00
Trees from Southold 250.00
Fleet Service Charge 200.66
Subscriptions 79.00
Total Expenses 23,430.85
June I, 2000 Checking Account Balance 8,224.93
Money Market July I, 1999 Balance 25,816.40
Transfer from checking 10,000.00
Interest 523.27
June 1,2000 Balance 36,339.67
Senior Account July I, 1999 Balance 1,696.73
Contributions 1105.00
Interest 26.34
Fleet Service Charge 49.00
Transfer to Checking Account 283.13
June 1,2000 Balance 2495.94
Harbor Committee July I, 1999 Balance 350.00
Interest 2.63
Transfer to Checking Account 150.00
June 1,2000 Balance 202.63
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Fishers Island Harbor Committee
PO Box 207
Fishers Island, NY 06390
An outgrowth of the Civic Association's Harbor Advisory Committee, this Committee
was established by the Southold Town Board for the purposes of recommending policies
for the management of waters surrounding Fishers Island tn so doing, the Committee
acts as a forum for discussions on a wide range of issues raised by interested shoreline
and harbor users. To date, the Committee has developed a Harbor Management Plan and
made necessary revisions to the Southold Town Code to ,mplement the Plan. Both have
been approved by the Southold Town Board. These documents are available at the
Fishers Island Library for review.
Committee membership as of July 2000 includes fde following delegates from the
following Island Organizations and interests:
Elbert M. Burr, Jr
Frank Bohlen
Mike Conroy, ex-officio
Geb Cook
Reynolds duPont, Jr
Kenneth 1. Edwards, Jr
Louisa Evans, ex-officio
Leslie O. Goss
Luis Horn ex-officio
Tom Johnson
Baron U. Kidd
Barbara Macleod
Steve Malinowski
Harris Parsons, Sr
Allie Raridon
Scudder Sinclair
Nina Schmid, ex-officio
West Harbor Property Owner
Fishers Island Yacht Club
Fishers Island Bay Constable
Fishers Island Conservancy
Pirate's Cove Marine and Goose Island Corp
Fishers Island Lobstermen Association
Southold Town Board
Fishers Island Civic Association
Fishers Island Bay Constable
Hay Harbor Club
Fishers Island Development Corp
Hay Harbor Property Owner
Aquaculture and Fishers Island Fire Department
Fishers Island Club, Inc
Island People's Project
West Harbor Property Owner
Committee Clerk
With much input from the Island Community, the Committee has identified five
overarching goals for managing Fishers Island waters and many policies designed to
achieve these goals. Goals include:
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maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Island's
surrounding waters and harbors and their supporting habitats,
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ensure balance among existing uses of the Island's surrounding waters and
harbors,
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protect and maintain the shorefront character, heritage and existing quality oflife,
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promote 9nd support access to the Island's surrounding waters and other resources
in the ,lloreline area for all Island residents, and
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provide for multiple uses of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors in a
manner that assures safe, orderly and optimum use of the water and shorefront
resources.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding shoreline ..n'. marine
waters at Fisi'.crs Island, please contact any of the above individuals. The ~ommittee
meets several times a year in May/June, once during the boating season and again in
September/Octcber. Meeting notices are posted on the PO bulletin board. MInutes of
these meetings, Committee Policies and Harbor Regulations are all also on file at the
Fishers ~sland Library or are available from the Committee Clerk..
Each year the Town re..<::-:es approximately $10,000 in Fishers Island mooring fet;~ Tn
addition to the salaries and some expenses for the two ;_Iand Bay Constables, the Town
maintains a line item for the Committee within its annual budget. The Town covers the
administrative costs of the Com"..ttee (approximately $600), costs of annual mooring
ball stickers (approximately $350) and the hourly rate of$8 for the Committee Clerk.
With proper notice, the Committee can make funding requests for special projects such
as conducting a surveyor making improvements to the boat ramp in Pirate's Cove or
dock at Dock Beach. The Committee currently has no special projects slated for 200 I.
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Fishers Island Senior Committee
The Committee, established in 1994, continues to serve our independently
spirited seniors to maintain their Fishers Island lifestyle. We have tried to foster
cohesiveness among the senior community primarily by providing the opportunity
for seniors to get together and share some time with each other.
On May 8th our first senior outing "Tulips and Tea" was a visit to the
Armstrong gardens. It was a beautiful spring day that just called for one to be
outdoors. Sitting under the apple blossoms and visiting the fully bloomed tulip
garden was a wonderful treat for us all.
The eight senior luncheons held October through May were as popular as
ever. Our special challenge this year was to create each luncheon with different
groups of volunteers. To achieve our goal we began to meet monthly with our
volunteers to plan each luncheon as a unique event.
Activity at Union Chapel, which graciously houses most of our luncheons,
begins at 10 a.ill. with the arrival of volunteers setting the tables and organizing the
kitchen. Next come those dropping off centerpieces or favors. By 11 a.m., we are
festive.
As we approach the noon hour, our guests begin to arrive. Our volunteer
cooks are in the kitchen arranging the last minute details while other volunteers are
greeting our guests and offering coffee and tea. At 12 o'clock we have come
together as community. As the hour unfolds, our entertainment arrives. Today the
Fishers Island School's 5th and 6th graders are dressed as their favorite storybook
character. Each child tells us about his character and models a very original
costume. We are alive with fun and applause.
Now, it's sometime after 1 p.m. and our entertainers have returned to school.
Dessert is over, and people are looking for their hats and coats. Our volunteer
dishwashers and dryers, who arrived after the start of the luncheon, see the bottom
of their washbasins and drain racks. Goodbyes and thank yous all around and then,
silence.
In the silence you find the joy. It's the senior you now spot taking a walk.
It's the realization that volunteers don't come any better so the community can
flower through the fall and winter. We simply keep trying to be the best we can be.
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FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION
RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM
Dear Fishers Islanders,
Once again, your Civic Association is funding a rodent
control program. Our rodenticide comes in small plastic
bags, which are designed to fit into special feeder stations.
The poison is supplied free of charge by the Civic
Association. The stations are made by students at the
Fishers Island School, and are sold during the school year as
a fund-raiser. They are made from pressure-treated
plywood and cost $20.00. If you wish to purchase one, or
obtain some rodenticide packets, please call me at 788-5627
or visit me at my summer home, Hay Harbor Golf Course.
If it weren't for their bony tail, many people would say that
rats are cute. But did you know
ttI Rats are the 228th leading cause of disease in chickens.
ttI Rats prefer homes of people with incomes over $200,000.
ttI Rats can grow to a length of over two feet long.
ttI One pair of rats can produce over 400 offspring.
ttI Rats have been known to gnaw through six-inch concrete.
So, if you have any rat problems, give me a call!
Dave Denison, Rodent Control Coordinator
. Rat lIetl .r~ anecdotal and may nOI be 100'1, accurale.
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Fishers Island Development Corporation
p.o. Drawer E
Fishers Island. New York 06390
Frank W. Burr
President
Thomas F. Doherty, Jr.
Manager
JUNE 2000
FIDCO acts as a Property Owners Association for the Park (east of the gate house),
and as a holding company for numerous Island assets, Including the Fishers Island Club,
Fishers Island Yacht Club, partial ownership of the utilities and various other buildings
and properties. FI DCO'S mission Is to maintain the character, atmosphere and quality
of life on Fishers Island.
FI DCO'S responsibilities Include the Improvement and maintenance of East End roads,
and the management or oversight of Its' other assets. The revenues required to
accomplish these tasks are derived from vehicle sticker fees, East End property
assessments, dividends from the utilities and property rents.
In the past year, In addition to the maintenance and Improvement of our assets, we
were active in other ways. We have continued to support the Conservancy and our
lobstermen In their efforts to preserve sustainable fishing In our local waters. Further,
with respect to the year round population, FIDCO remains actively Interested in support-
ting thoughtful initiatives to enhance the quality of year round living. Finally, we have
continued the process of establishing the feasibility of a recreational path on the East
End.
We welcome your suggestions, opinions and questions at any time.
Sincerely,
James Benkard
M argot Bogert
Barry Bryan
Frank Burr
Robert Calhoun
Thomas Cashel
Ellen Conant
Peter Crisp
Reynolds duPont
John Foster
Mark Gaumond
Chauncey Goss
Lee Hanley
Baron Kldd
Henry King
Henry Luce
Henry McCance
John Mettler
Robert Miller
Sarah Moody
James O'Keefe
Robert Patterson
William Ridgway
Katharine Sanger
Thomas Doherty
Manager
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THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM
40th ANNIVERSARY
2000 NEWSLETTER VOL. 16. No. 1
MUSEUM HOURS
July through Labor Day
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-noon; Mon.-Fri. 3-5 p.m.;
Sun. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
September through Columbus Weekend
Fri. 3-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon
By appointment year-round: (631) 788-7293
FISHERS ISLAND, NY 06390
MUSEUM: (631) 788-7239
CURATOR: (631) 788-7293
WE HAVE A DREAM - RENOVATION 2000
On May 28, 2000, the museum's FORTIETH
ANNIVERSARY, its Board voted unanimously to
accept the renovation plans that the Building Committee
presented. The architectural
firm of ALBERT,
RIGHTER & TmMANN
of Boston, Ma., drew the
new design. Jim Righter
will be assisted by Allie
Raridon, A.IA, and Valarie
Kinkaide of Museum and
Collector Resource. Their
concern is with the planning
of the interior space as well
as with the care and future
conservation of the
collections.
. The renovated interior area will be a large open
space with moveable "mila" wall panels, allowing
for great flexibility. In that space will be exhibited
collections ofNA TUAL HISTORY, including new
marine dioramas, and some FISHERS ISLAND
HISTORY.
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40th Museum Anniversary"
will be conducted this
summer. Janie Stanley,
Fund-raising Consultant,
860-536-0861, will be the
professional campaign
chair. It is the museum's
first capital drive and marks its years as a growing
cultural asset to Fishers Island life.
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A model and plans of the renovations will be shown
at the museum during the summer.
The present square footage, 2,800, will be
approximately doubled.
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The present HISTORICAL ROOM will become the
expanded LIBRARY, COLLECTION
CATALOGUING, COMPUTER, DUPLICATING
MACHINE and SLIDE PROJECTION AREA.
The room to the right marked ARCHAEOLOGY (20
x 24') !!!ill' become the room for a more permanent
display of FISHERS ISLAND HISTORY, always of
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Some Renovation Items to Note
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RENOV A nON PLANS 2000
great interest. The archaeological exhibits and the
800 AD Indian mural mav be relocated.
. A new screened TREE HOUSE for children's
educational activities will serve as a link to the
sanctuary beyond.
. The present verv inadequate storage space
will be improved with a new basement
area and a second floor WORK!
STORAGE area.
. A new heating system and climate control
are planned.
We Have a Dream for the Henrv L. Fefl!Uson
Museum
. To start a volunteer DOCENT PROGRAM with a
greater emphasis on the EDUCATIONAL
CAPABILITIES of the museum for ALL ages.
. To inaugurate a sort of "Head-Start" program for
young people to introduce them in their teens or
earlier to possible careers in ECOLOGY,
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, NATURAL
HISTORY, GEOLOGY, HISTORY or
ARCHAEOLOGY. Is this a realistic dream? Let us
know.
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The Board of the HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM is
fully aware that the renovations plans of this scale must
be justified. They were created and adopted with a
positive, optimistic view for the future of the Island that
we all love so dearly.
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Shaded area shows planned expansion and approximately
doubles existing area.
. The renovated museum will be fully
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.
. The exterior TOWER (a bygone Island
architectural feature) and new SIGNAGE
will be an invitation to visit.
. Landscaping and a lawn SCUPL TURE
will enhance and identify the structure.
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Floor plan showing Library, Natural History, F.!. History,
Archaeology and Screened Tree House
. The delicate collections will be better
conserved according to AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
guidelines.
. There will be room for growing
collections.
. Complete cataloguing ofthe collections
will be undertaken.
Help us support our dream by supporting
Osprey Campaign 2000 -- 40lh Museum Anniversary
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MAY 28
DEDICATION OF THE "MATI'Y
MATTHIESSEN
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY," 23 ACRES ON
MIDDLE FARM FLATS. BOB MILLER (LEFT)
AND MR. MATTHIESSEN (CENTER)
Land Trust Memorial To
Erard "Matty" Matthiessen
1903 -2000
In 1994 a gift of4.85 acres on Middle Farm Flats was
made to the museum by Bob and Adrienne Miller. This
new acreage is conliguous to land under museum
management, approximately 40 acres of the museum's
total of 100.
The Board of the Ferguson Museum enthusiastically
approved naming this extremely sensitive open space the
"Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary." On Saturday,
May 28, I 994, at an informal ceremony at the sanctuary,
a dedication was held with 100 persons present,
including many family members.
Matty, an outstanding architect who designed a number
of houses on and off the Island, lived here for more than
70 years. He was a knowledgeable naturalist with
ornithology his keen passion. He was a trustee of the
American Museum of Natural History, a member of the
Nature Conservancy and on the board of the National
Audubon Society. For many years, Matty was an
honorary member of the Ferguson Board, and his
distinctive signs mark many of the maintained walking
trails. For years it was Matty who cut new walking trails
and drew the trail guides around Chocomount into the
Middle Farms area and the Brickyard!
All Fishers Island will miss "Matty."
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We note with sadness the passing of Life Member,
Martha Pierce Rafferty and Dilly Grand Krech. A
number of memorial checks in their names have been
received by the H.L.F.M.
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Thank you, Board Member Alicia Hesse Cleary, and
your committee for last August's children's "Treasure
Hunt." 65 participants enjoyed the nature hunt, prizes
and ice cream there.
'Matty Matthiessen,(right) and
George Lord at dedication of
H.LEE FERGUSON, JR. SANCTUARY,
1966, behind the H.L.FERGUSON MUSEUM
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LAND TRUST
The Land Trust Committee reports that it now manages
23 parcels of Island acreage and conservation easements
totaling approximately 100 acres. Six years ago it
counted only 9 parcels and 64 acres.
The committee is ever on the alert to acquire "forever
natural land"; if interested, please contact the museum's
land trust committee for details. William Olmsted, Jr.,
referred to Fishers Island's eastern development as a
"park," and his vision must live on and on.
Thank you, FIDCO, for waiving all maintenance fees on
museum-controlled land.
FIDCO (FI Development Corp.)
I. HLF Museum on
H.L.Ferguson Jr. Sanctuary,
3.7 acres, gift, 1965.
2. Albert Stickney III and Susan
Stickney Sanctuary, 2.38 acres,
donation, 1990
3. L.F. Boker Doyle Brickyard Sanctuary, 15.48 acres,
gift, 1982-83
4. Barlow Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, I acre +/-, gift,
Bagley Reid, 1986
5. David F. Harris Sanctuary, 0.75 acre, gift, 1989
6. Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, 8 acres, The
Nature Conservancy Project, 1978
7. Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, 23.15 acres,
5.6 acres easement, Robert J. Miller, 1983; II acres,
FIDCO, 1984; 1.7 acres, Rita and Allerton
Cushman, 1984; 4.85 acres, gift, Robert and
Adrienne Miller, 1994.
8. 2.38 acres, gift, Otis Pike, 1981
9. Key Post Sanctuary, 6.45 acres, gift, John Calley,
Mrs. Duncan Ellsworth, Robert L. Geniesse, 1985
10. 2. I acres, gift, John Calley, 1993
I I. 6.78 acres, The Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cant Wildlife
Sanctuary, donation, Mr. and Mrs. R. James
Newman, assisted by contributions from Frederic C.
Hamilton, Michael and Mary Denny Wray, Peter
Steil, 1996
12. 1.36 acres, gift, Regina Pyle, 1994
13. Jansen Noyes, 4 acres, Middle Farnls Pond, 1991'
14. 0.25 acres, east end, Hay Harbor, Henry C. Osborn,
III, et al.
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RACE POINT
15. Small lot, northeast corner of HLFM and connected
to Lee Ferguson Sanctuary, Thomas A. and Allison
A. Sargent
16. FIDCO, Middle Farms, 1.06 acres, 1996
17. FIDCO, Middle Farms, 1.46 acres, 1996
LAND TRUST
MANAGEMENT AREAS
LAND TRUST
LAND TRUST
MANAGEMENT AREAS
18. 1.82 acres near Middle Farms old barn, Samuel S.
and Anne H. Polk
19. North side, Middle Farms Pond, John N. Calley and
AIi MacGraw
20.3.16 acres east of Barlow Pond, Robert S. Searle
21. 4.03 acres overlooking North Hill, Jeanann Gray
Dunlop, her nephew and niece
22. FIDCO east end, 22.02 acres, 1996
23. Robert J. Geniesse, Middle Farms, 5.14 acres, 1996
24. Proposed gift of 8+ acres, Clay Pits area
· 1999 expanded to 22 acres by gift from Jansen Noyes
and a bargain sale with generous assistance from
Suzanne and Herbert SChutz,their daughters Leslie
and Stewart and Hamilton F. Potter.
MAINTAINED WALKING TRAILS
A. Brickyard Swamp Trail
B. Treasure Pond Trail
C. Chocomount Trail
D. Clay Pits Trail (new '96)
E. The Horning Fort Wright Trail
A trail guide is available
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"OSPREY CAMPAIGN 2000" KICKOFF
and
"THE GRAND HOTEL AND ROOMS TO LET"
Friday, June 30, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Opening reception for summer exhibition. Short talk on
the history and renovation plans 2000 for the museum,
6:00 p.m. All welcome.
LONGER HOURS
JUL Y THROUGH LABOR DAY
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.- noon
Monday-Friday 3-5 p.m.
SlDlday II a.m.-12:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER THROUGH COLUMBUS
WEEKEND
Friday
Saturday
3-5 p.m.
9 a.m.- noon
BY APPOINTMENT YEAR-ROUND: 631-788-7293
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday, July 23 -- "Starry, Starry Night"
A star-sighting night around a bonfire with
marshmallows. Ages 6 and up accompanied by adult.
Dates for all events to be posted at post office and
museum.
NATURE WALKS
July and August. Start at 2 p.m. from the museum;
conducted by Curator Edwin Horning. Tuesdays for
adults and children; Wednesdays for adults. (Sponsored
by the Island People's Project; no charge.)
PUBLICATIONS AT THE MUSEUM
1986-2000 newsletters
Fishers Island Land Trust Pamphlet
Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary Trail Guide
Ocean Pond Oysters, pamphlet by Carey Matthiessen
Fishers Island Clam Farming, by Steve Malinowski
The Indians of Fishers Island (Munnatawket), by Marion
Ferguson Briggs
Victoria and Albert's History of Fishers Island, by
Charles B. Ferguson
Field Guide to the Birds of Fishers Island, by Arthur and
Sarah Bulger and Edwin Horning (in
preparation)
Guardian of the Sound, a Pictorial History of Fort H.G.
Wright, Fishers Island, NY, by Pierce Rafferty
and John Wilton
1995 Trail Guide -- 8 Walking Trails Maintained
"27 Views of Race Rock Lighthouse in the Four
Seasons," by Charles B. Ferguson (published June 2000)
Natural history books available for study in the museum.
Gifts of books and pamphlets are welcome.
BECOME A "FRIEND" OF THE
HENRYL. FERGUSON MUSEUM
The museum has been and is financially supported by its
interest~d "Friends" and a modest endowment.
Help the museum to acquire land on the Island for the
preservation and protection of its natural resources and
open spaces for future generations. (See the Henry L.
Ferguson Museum Land Trust brochure, with
preservation options for the landowner.)
_Life Friend. $1,000 or more
_Sustaining. $500 - $999
_Contributing $100 - $499
_Family $25 - $99
_Individual $ 10 - $24
_Junior (under 18) $1 - $9
.Y ou will receive a signed and numbered print,
"Bittersweet," by Charles B. Ferguson.
Additional contribution for
acquisition ofland
(The HLFM Land Trust) $
Name
Address
City
State, Zip
Check should be made payable to "Friends ofthe
HLFM." Corporate matching gifts welcomed.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Richard S. Baker, VP Elizabeth F. Husband, VP
Sarah Tremaine Bulger Jean Leutchtenburg
Alicia Hesse Cleary Steven Malinowski
Elizabeth H. Cook G. Carey Matthiesscn
KenneUl Edwards Robert 1. Miller. Trcas
Charles B. Ferguson, Pres. Pierce R.1fferty
Harry L. Ferguson III Bagley Reid
Heather Ferguson Scott Reid
Sally M. Ferguson Mary F. Russell
Allison Goss Penni Sharp, See
Albert H. Gordon, Hon. K.H. Sturtevant, Hon.
CaUla Hesse Robert K. White
Edwin H. Horning, Cur. "Tats'. Yerkes
Katherine Horning, Ass!. Curator
MEMBERSHIP-l999-2000
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Individual &
Family
Contributing
Sustaining
Life
Junior 14
79
71
7
20
total 191-
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~izIrerz ~ zInno aIemderiez
OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH
ST, JOHN'S CHURCH
UNION CHAPEL
The Committee for the Fishers Island Cemeteries currently has
eleven members:Ann Banks,Virginia Beggs,Brad Burnham,Harry Ferguson,
Ella Foshay,Nancy Murphy,Elsie Parsons, Betty Paishoff,Mary Roberts,
Edwina Sanger and Pete Talbot.
The Committee is responsible for maintaining the cemeteries and
enforcing the rules governing plantings and headstones.
Stones must be no higher than eight inches and no wider than
four feet. They must face the direction of the entrance and be placed
on a cement foundation. No footstones are permitted.
No plastic flowers,plastic encasements and no ornaments are
permitted.
Flowers and shrubs must be maintained by the family. No shrubs
over ten inches are permitted.
Cemetery plots are only sold to those who either own property
on the island or have been year-round residents of the island for
at least five years.
If you have any questions or need to confirm the boundaries
of your plot, please contact our secretary, Ann Banks.
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FISHERS ISL-\."\D CO~SERY.-\."\CY. ~c.
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FISHERS ISL\..'\D, :-;E\\' YORK 06390
A.,;':;;AL RE:PORT
1999-2)00
The Fishers Island Conservancy ,vas formed to support, protect,
and enhance the Islands healthful enviroTh"ental interests and
activities. In the 1970's, Island Conservationists started
questioning the continued spraying of DDT on the Island, long
after it had been outlawed by the Federal Govenu"ent. Then, in
the 1980's, Cherry Rafferty, John Thatcher, and others becane
involved in attempts to address the inordinate amount of contaminated
dredge material being dumped in Long Island Sound just off our
shores. That led to the formation of the Conservancy, and the rest
all Islanders know.
This year, there are about six major issues that need attention:
1) CONTA}lINATED DREDGE }~TERIAL IN THE SO~,D.
Top of the list is still the large amount of contaminated dredge
spoil dumped in Long Island Sound (usually by govenuilental agencies)
in violation of the Ocean Dumping Act, with its Ambro Amendment
that sets up rigorous standards for dumping dredged material in
Long Island Sound. Due to an exemption, nost marinas are allowed
to dump loads of less than 25,000 cu. yds. into the Sound, even under
the 6cean Dumping Act, but all government projects are not. These
are not only much larger prOJects, but they also tend to be far
more contaminated, and the environmentally sensitive Long Island
Sound is among the worst possible areas where pollution should be
so augmented.
2) LOBSTERS.
Possibly allied in part to toxic disposal sediments off our shores
are incidents of shell disease found on lobsters allover eastern
Long Island Sound. The Conservancy is investigating both the causes
and frequency of the disease, and has retained a superbly well
qualified young woman from the University of Maine to act as our
advisor in this area. It certainly would be wonderful if we could
establish a lobster Conservation Zone around Fishers Island like
the one that surrounds Monhegan Island in Maine, and as we write
these words the Conservancys Barry Bryan and John Thatcher are
talking with top regulators about trying to do just that. Though
lobsters without shell disease appear to be quite edible, we are
concerned that the incidence of shell disease increases,the closer
one comes to the New London Dump Site. And in a related development.
the N.Y. State Attorney General's Office has formally requested that
the EPA begin testing bioaccumulation in lobsters right at the
New London Disposal Site, to see if there is any connection.
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3) ALLIANCES.
~1any Fishers Islanders, including ourselves, are in the process of
giving support and leadership to several alliances that would help,
protect. and make well again the waters of Long Island Sound. John
Thatcher is helping the Friend~ of Lo~ I~land Sound. Margie Purnell
is working with a group called Listen to the Sound. The Fishers
Island Conservancy, in short, is recognizing the-Value and breadth
of these environmental "reach-outs", and is taking a leadership
role in protecting the Long Island Sound area ~y joining and
supporting these larger groups. It can be of great benefit locally
to many Island recreational activities like swilnming, fishing,
birding, etc. as well as to our overall efforts to preserve
environmental resources.
4) WATER - FERTILIZiRS - SEPTIC.
Protection of the drinking water supplies for Fishers Island
residents (along lvith key efforts made by the Fishers Island
Water Works) have been a concern since the Conservacnys inception.
Concern with chemicals on la...ns, gardens, and balky sewage systems
have led to continual monitoring here as ...ell as throughout the
nation. On such an envirornnentally fragile Island, it is very
important that He caution gardeners to avoid some of the toxic
pesticides such as the recently banned "Dursban". Fortunately,
Golf Course greens committees have begun to Hork Hith us to try
to arrive at proper landscaping and pest control measures Hithout
leaching anything into our aquifers or freshwater ponds and
lvetlands.
5) HOSQUITOES.
Controlling mosquitoes that thrive in our numerous tidal and fresh-
water marshes without the use of lethal peasticides is one of
our perpetual concerns. He can be proud that mosquito prevention
tactics using the non-toxic larvacide BTI (apTllied by State-
certified youn~ \vomen) will again be featured this year as one
of the Conservancy', most successful environmental control pro::;rams.
ThoU;3:1 \7e cannot claLl to kill every mos'1uito, the proGram (H'hich
is a partnership with Suffolk County, Southold, and FIDeO) has
been very effective over the ten years or so it has been in operation,
and is very helpful to the Islands l1elfare. Though the Island has
never had a case of the serious "Hest Nile Virus' that has been
found in :L,,] York City, He have been Horkins ~lith proper authorities
to insure that vIe are taking every precaution. Our mosquito technicians
are trainin;-; a year-round Fishers Islan,ler to take over the program
\vhen our technicians return to their universities, so that we
are ac; ',ell prepared and ;donitored as He can be.
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,)) I~VASi':::: ?L...;~~:S ~ C:Z::A:'~':\.ES.
S0::1eti::1~S. ',,:e re,,,:ret to sav. :~0ther ~3tur~ seens to ~~O haywire -
t~at is. o~e s?e~ies of rlant or aninal seems to expand so rapidly
that it rui~s the ";"alance" \oIe all are used to - and absolutely
anJ unn~cessarily rav3~es ot~er and More benign species to the-
cetri:::ent of all. On Fishers Island \oIe have fe\oI of these imbalances -
jut \oIe ::a\'e the::l nontheless - and they bO bv the names of phragmites,
"ud;:u, and jitters\oIeet in the Dlant \oIorld - and cormorants in the
jird sector. In recent vears,' connorants have multiplied so rapidly
over the last decade that thev have expanded fron only 50 pairs in
1990 survey, to over SOO at the present time. They are foul-smelling
'.,ir,!s that eat ,w,lv fish, and consume so r:lany of these (over
3,000.000 bet\oIeen no\.; and LalJor Dav) that th~ fish population necessary
to ::laintain the osprey population has been so depleted that many
voung osprey checks are starving to death because their parents
cannot feed the::\. In addition, cornorants have literally muscled
seagulls and terns out of nesting habitat they o::.::e had' occupied.
:..astv birds, to be sure- but \oIhat to do to renedy the situation 7
Tl1e Conservancy and its allies tend to find out, imd \oIe are
particularly disturbed about the negative effect the burgeoning
connorant population has had on the ospreys - still a threatened
bird in ~e\ol York State.
As for bitters\oleetand phraGmites, we kno\ol all Fishers Islanders
are aware of their invasive qualities, and their tendency to
"smother" and thus elininate, more benif,n plant species. Watch
Leila Luce's column for further treatment of this topic.
*
\';e \oIelcone suggestions and infomation on any or all of these
subjects from Fishers Islanders. We need to both protect and preserve
the 40-odd species of flora and fauna present on Fishers Island
rated as rare or endangered in Ne\ol York State. We know of no other
locality in New York State that has even half as many. Thank you
for your attention and support. Our fund-raiser will be sent out
in the fall, and our ne\ol newsletter when the occasion warrants.
Our thanks again.
THE CONSERVANCY BOARD.
Mrs. J. Tr~~an Bid\olell
Hr. George Cook
Mr. Reynolds duPont, Jr.
Ms. Elizabeth Furse
Mr. Ed\olard Harrington
Nrs. W. Boulton Kelly
:'lr. J. Herbert Ogden'
Mrs, Richard Riegel
Nrs, ""illiam C. Scott
Nrs. Harold \.Jilliamson
Hr. Barry Bryan
Mr. Ed\oIard Crane
Mrs. William Faulkner
Mr. Robert Geniesse
tlr. Edwin Horning
Mrs. Henry Luce, III
Miss Marguerite Purnell
Mrs. Nina Schmid
Mr. John H. Thatcher Jr.
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FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY INC.
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~TIl.UMENTS~t:...ACU.Y.!J)ES - CASll B~
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31.
1999--'-~1998
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REVENUES:
Gifts and 9rants $ 52.090 $ 52.216
Interest and dividend income 368 436
Unreal ized loss in marketable securities (235)
TOTAL REVENUES 52.223 52.652
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Professional fees 23.442 54.862
Environl1lental expenses 13,821 6.]62
f'ri nti"9 1,745 2.394
Publications, dues and subscript ions 275 384
Ofn ee expense 1,492 3.022
Fil i n9 fees ----)1Q M!
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES --iO,885 66.884
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 11. 338 (14.232)
NET ASSETS - beginning _ 60....?.!! 74.773
NET ASSETS . end L 71,879 $ 60.541
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JUNE 15, 2000
CASH POSITIO~l (current)
$ 61,000 ;,
* This figure .1ill be vlhittled dmm consiclcrably over the
sumner and early fall by a) legal expenses. and b) help for
the Islancl lobsternen and related studies on diseased lobsters
related thereto. The Conservancy currently has no debts. and
thou~h it 'vill gladly accept donations and contributions (tax
deductible, of course) at any ti;:1e of year, its next planned
fund-raiser vlill be in the fall of the year 200:). Our than~s
for your help and support.
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F islbers Kslallll.J Ferry DisbfLd
DInricI CmIUwI ~ Spet:WAet 1Ijl1w Nm Y"'* S,.. ~ (LIartI tfNew YIlri. 1947, CIwpOtr 699)
Fi.l.er. I.land. New York 06390
ROBERT P. KNAUFF
Ma1UlgtT - 5errnary
T.I.p~o.r. 631-788-7463
F.., 631-788-5&3
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
R.eyaold. d.Poat Jr. Chairnum
Tlao.... F. Dolaerly. Jr.
Llllte M. AI-...
D.,.,d C. Rur.l..m II
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Report to the Fishers
Island Civic Association
1999
During 1999, the Race Point and Munnatawket ferries carried 164,800 passengers and
47,500 automobiles and trucks. These figures represent 7% and 4% increases,
respectively.
With the receipt of the United States Army Corps of Engineers permit under date of
April 21, 2000, the permitting process for the facilities improvement at the existing New
London terminal is complete, having taken 5 years, 11 months and 21 days from the
date of the original submission. The District is currently pursuing federal and state
funding to facilitate the design, engineering and construction phases of the New London
terminal project.
With the commencement of construction by the City of New London at the New London
terminal area, parking space is even more scarce than in the previous year. The area at
the far end of the freight and staging operations is no longer available. Currently, there
is very little space available even for managemenUcrew parking. This should be kept in
mind by all travelers when planning for driverless cars, repairs, etc.; arrangements
should be made well in advance and pick-ups promptly executed to avoid additional
congestion.
The Fishers Island wharf reconstruction project was begun January 10, 2000 by Atlantic
Subsea, Inc. and is ongoing. The effects of major reconstruction have required
numerous adjustments regarding traffic configuration, parking availability, and freight
and passenger drop off and pick up. The commissioners have worked with constables,
state police, the civic association and residents to alleviate congestion and address
safety concerns during construction. Some of the necessary changes made have
been:
1. Relocation of the freight office from the lower level of the manager's office
to Building 209 - This is now the permanent location for the freight office. In
conjunction with this move and to alleviate congestion, freight may be picked up
at any time EXCEPT during the "arrival to departure" span for the 8: 15 am
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and noon boats. Again, a courteous reminder to all: PLEASE be responsible
for your own freight debris - do not leave it for disposal by the District.
2. No left turn as vehicles disembark from ferry - To exit the ferry district
service area, vehicles proceed straight in a southwesterly direction, then around
the curve at Building 209 past the Fishers Island School onto the Fort Stretch.
Operators should not stop after leaving the boat for any reason. Traffic must be
able to flow at all times in this area. As vehicles proceed off the boat, they
encounter two-wav traffic. Extreme caution needs to be exercised in the service
area by pedestrians and vehicle operators alike.
3. Ample parking now located behind Building 98 and the Annex - Currently,
the only authorized parking areas are the lots behind Building 209 and the
Annex, and on the one way street heading away from the school, up to the
"No Parking" signs. "Hot Parking" to pick up/drop off freight is permitted at
non-boat times. Curbside hot parking is available at the manager's office
for disabled individuals.
There has been no implementation of new tariffs by the Ferry District since 1994. This
year, as of June 9, 2000 new tariffs went into effect. With the new rates, a major benefit
for year round island residents became effective. If a person is a year round island
resident and is in possession of a Fishers Island Ferry District identification card, all
return travel to the island at any time is free. The Ferry District, along with assistance
from the Fishers Island School, issued 234 identification cards to facilitate this
transition. The new rates are included herein as Attachment A&B, and are also
available on the boats and in the manager's office. First trip of the day round trips and
medical round trips are still available for non-year round residents. Please note the
three-tiered rate levels throughout the year: Winter - October 16-March 31; Spring/Fall-
April1-June 8, September 10-0ctober 15; Summer - June 9-September 9.
We are all looking forward to the completed wharf reconstruction and thank everyone
for their patience during this time.
It is recommended that if you have to travel off the Island, that you make a reservation.
Many mid-week boats have been going out full, with automobiles left behind. Also,
remember the 20 minute prior- to-departure "show time": that means you must show up
no later than 20 minutes prior to departure or lose your reservation. Please note that
the official time at the staging area arrival point comes from AM 1010, WINS, New York.
We encounter many instances where persons order food or have medicine coming and
then do not come to pick it up. Most food and medicine comes to the Island on the 3:30
p.m. boat from New London and arrives at 4: 15 p.m. If you have ordered food or are
expecting medicine, please be here to get it!! We cannot be responsible for food
spoiling after it arrives if we cannot contact you.
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It is anticipated that if something is important enough to require special/express
(Federal Express, etc.) handling that it should be expected by the consignee. Please be
diligent about picking these items up if you are expecting them. We will endeavor to
contact you during our regular business hours once we know of a delivery. REMINDER:
If you are new to the Island or renting and you are not listed in the telephone book and
will be receiving freight, please notify us as to who you are and where we can reach
you.
Outgoing UPS and Federal Express shipments may be arranged through the Ferry
District Manager's Office. If you desire next day delivery, the item should be delivered to
the Manager's Office before 12 Noon. Keep in mind that Express Mail service is also
available at the Fishers Island Post Office until 4:00 p.m. Please remember that the
Ferry District is not a "pack and ship" or an agent of any express service.
The ANNUAL ELECTION of a Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry District for a
term of 5 years will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2000 between the hours of 2:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. at the Fishers Island Fire House. Electors of the District qualified to vote
for Town Officers of the Town of South old at the preceding Town Election AND owners
of real property situate within the Fishers Island Ferry District upon the last preceding
town assessment roll shall be eligible to vote. The ANNUAL MEETING to present
estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year January 1, 2001 through
December 31, 2001 will be held at the Fishers Island School on Friday, August 18,
2000 at 6:00 p.m.
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DIrtrlctCm#bl ~ Sp<<MlAetof1Jle Nnt Y",,*SI4rIe~ (l.AMofNew Ycri, 1947, CIurpIer 699)
Ftshers Island. New Yor\. 06390
Notice of Tariff Rate Changes
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Bey.old. cI.P_l Jr. Chairman
Tho.... F. Do~erl)', Jr.
L,II'e M. A~_
David C. DaraL.. II
G..... J. ...... J..
ROBERT P. KNAUFF
Manager - Secretary
TelepLoae: 631-788-7463
F.., 631-788-55~
The Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners has approved tariff changes
for vehicle and passenger rates effective Friday, June 9,2000.
Rates will be graduated into three tiers, divided over four periods of the year:
Winter - October 16-March 31; Spring/Fall- April1-June 8; September 10-0ctober 15;
Summer - June 9-September 9. (See Attached for Specific Rates)
Please note the following administrative changes:
1.Fishers Island residents will be eligible for an identification card which will allow retum
travel to Fishers Island at no charge. To qualify as a Fishers Island resident a person
must:
a. Reside on Fishers Island year round
b. Possess a valid NY State driver's license with a Fishers Island address
c. Possess a valid NY State vehicle registration with a Fishers Island address
Identification cards will be available at the Ferry District office after June 1, 2000.
(Specific hours will be announced for issuance of the cards). A passport sizeltype photo
will be necessary to obtain a card. Resident children under 12 yrs of age will use their
F.1. School student ID cards; upon turning age 12 they will require Ferry District ID
cards to be eligible for the round trip benefit. Any questions regarding eligibility will be
resolved by the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners.
2.Daily round trips will still be available for those who are not year round residents (I.e.
as in the past, paid passage on the first trip of the day leaving Fishers Island qualifies
the payor for a free return trip on the same day)
3.Medical round trips will still be available for those who are not year round residents
(I.e. as in the past, proof of doctor/dental/medical treatment on return trip of same day
qualifies payor for free return trip)
5/09/00
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TARIFF RATE CHANGES EFFECTIVE JUNE 9, 2000
TICKET CATEGORY WINTER SPRING-FALL SUMMER
OCT 16-MAR 31 APR 1-JUN 8 JUN 9-SEPT 9
SEPT 10-0CT 15
CAR AND DRIVER $10.00 $15.00 $21.00
WITH RESERVATION $17.00 $25.00
CAR-NO DRIVER $10.00 $15.00 $26.00
WITH RESERVATION $17.00 $30.00
PASSENGER $3.00 $5.00 $7.00
SENIOR-CHILD $2.00 $3.00 $4.00
COMMUTER BOOKS '-0
PASSENGER $27.00 $45.00 $56.00* <'l
AUTO&DRIVER $90.00 $135.00 $190.00
*COST SHOWN REPRESENTS A 20% DISCOUNT ON SUMMER PASSENGER BOOKS FOR YEAR 2000 ONLY
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
p.o. BOX 123
FISHERS ISLAND. NEWYORK 06390
Dear Neighbors and Friends,
The members of the Fishers Island Fire Department wish to thank the Island community for its
generous response to our annual appeal. We also recognize the complete cooperation we have
received during emergency calls.
During 1999, the department responded to 87 fire calls. Fortunately, most of these were false
alarms. Nevertheless each report received immediate response from an officer and the members
of the standby crew on duty. Our ambulance crew with its trained EMT's answered 55 requests
for medical assistance. Sea Stretcher, the Island marine ambulance to L&M Hospital, transported
43 patients with an emergency illness or accident victims to the Connecticut medical facility.
Our department currently has over 63 active volunteer members. While 23 members have served
for over 20 years, we continually attract new recruits. Training is therefore of prime importance
throughout the year. We conducted 24 drills and training nights last year that covered fire fight-
ing, emergency medical procedure, safety and equipment operation and maintenance. Each
Sunday morning, members test and clean operating equipment to assure it is ready for the next
emergency call.
The funds raised by our annual appeal are used for the everyday operation of the Department, with
the major portion used for the operation and maintenance of Sea Stretcher.
We are aware that at this time of the year, there are many requests for financial support for Island
organizations. We ask that you continue to support our emergency service and assure you that we
will be here 24 hours a day for your protection and safety.
Thank you.
The Members of the F.I. Fire Department
PLEASE USE THE ENCLOSED CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPE. Your contribution is tax
deductible. Our tax number is B77-EO-1250.
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Commissioners
Thomas F. Doherty Jr.
Richard F. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M. Wall
Arthur J. Walsh
RECEIPTS:
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT
FOR YEAR 1999
T AX REVENUE & INTEREST
TOTAL RECEIPTS
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BALANCE
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Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine Jenssen
$303,102.54
$303,102.54
$ I 9,353.68
$322,456.22
Commissioners
Thomas F. Doherty Jr.
Richard F. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M. Wall
Arthur J. Walsh
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL FUND
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31,1999
ASSETS
Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine Jenssen
CASH ON DEPOSIT - CHECKING ACCOUNT $ 26,542.32
GENERAL FUND MM ACCOUNT
$155,511.36
TOTAL ASSETS
$182,053.68
SURPLUS
A V AILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES
$182,053.68
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Commissioners
Thomas F. Doherty Jr.
Richard F. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M. Wall
Arthur J. Walsh
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
EXHIBIT "B"
RESERVE FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET
APP ARA TUS & RESERVE FUND
EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND
TOTAL CASH ON DEPOSIT
A V AILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES
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Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine Jenssen
$97,661.26
$38,540.22
$136,165.48
$136,165.48
DISBURSEMENTS
PERSONAL SERVICES
HYDRANT RENTAL
INSURANCE
M&R APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT
M&R BUILDING & PROPERTY
TELEPHONE & ALARM SYSTEM
ELECTRIC ENERGY
FUEL
SOCIAL SECURITY TAX
MEDICAL EXPENSE
OTHER EXPENSE
LOSAP
$ 15,607.32
30,228.20
25,083.74
16,814.53
3,674.47
1,618.48
5,563.25
1,443.77
1,165.62
2,214.00
6,103.12
73,711.40
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
TRANSRER TO RESERVE FUND
TOTAL PAYMENTS GENERAL FUND
BALANCE END OF YEAR - CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL PAYMENTS & BALANCE
$183,227.90
12,686.00
75,000.00
$270,913.90
26,542.32
$297,456.22
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BREAKDOWN OF OTHER EXPENSES
OFFICE EXPENSE
GASOLINE & OIL
INSPECTION, SCHOOL, CONVENTION
ELECTION EXPENSE
DUES
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE LISTED AS
OTHER EXPENSE
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$ I ,35 1.46
1,535.66
2,555.8 I
260.19
400.00
$6,103.12
APPARATUS & EQUPMENT RESERVE FUND
Jan. 1, 1999 NORTH FORK BANK & TRUST BOH
TRANSFER FROM CHECKING
INTEREST JAN. - NOV.
INTEREST DECEMBER
$31,032.52
65,000.00
1,472.93
155.81
BALANCE ON HAND 12/31/97
$97,66 \.26
EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND
Jan. 1, 1999 NORTH FORK BANK BOH
TRANSFER FROM CHECKING
INTEREST JAN. - NOV.
INTEREST DECEMBER
BALANCE ON HAND 12/31/99
$27,853.74
10,000.00
624.99
61.49
$38,540.22
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FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT
POST OFFICE BOX 22
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Telephone (631) 788-7455; Fax (631) 788-7451
Howard Hancock, Chairperson
Raymond Yakaitis, Vice Chairperson
James Wall, Secretary
Mildred Dixon, Treasurer
Alfred R. Grebe, Jr.
This has been a very busy year for the Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse
District.
At present we are working with engineers Dvirka & Bartilucci and Anchor
Engineering seeking two grants, one for assistance in capping the landfill and the
other for the cost of the maintenance building at the Compost Facility. This building is
already under construction. The footings and the foundation are in and the next step
(the block work for the walls) will be started in the early part of July,
The Compost Facility accepts wood, brush, metal, appliances, construction
debris, etc. If you are not sure, please ask the attendant.
This year's Hazardous Waste Day will be held on August 19th from 8:30 a.m. to
11 :00 a.m. at the entrance to the transfer station, Regular recycling hours will be from
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m, on that day.
The District holds their monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month at
5:00 p.m. Please check the bulletin board at the Post Office for any changes,
The Commissioners thank all the Island residents and visitors for helping to
make our recycling programs successful.
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Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District
Post Office Box 22
Fishers Island, New York 06390
Telephone (631)788-7455
Fax (631 )788-7451
Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday,
August 19, 2000
8:30 a.m. until 11 :00 a.m.
Hazardous materials include (but not limited to):
paint cans
oil, oil drums
pesticides
insect spray
diesel
gas
cooking oil
acid base oxidizer
batteries
aerosols
propane cylinders
paint thinner
rrff'rrff'Regular household garbage will be
accepted only between the hours of 12:30 and
2:30 on Hazardous Waste Day
rrff'rrff'Commercial users are to arrive at site
with payment to Clean Harbors for disposal
of Hazardous Waste
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Fishers Island Garbage
Refuse District
Office: 788-7455 Fax: 788-7451
COMPOST FACILITY
788-7227
Summer Schedule
April 2 through October 14
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1 :30 to 4 p.m.
Saturday: ---7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Winter Schedule
October 15 through March 31
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1 :30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: ---7:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m.
Saturday: --- 7:30 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m.
Closed Sundays
~(Q)u[j)#nr~ W~ILIL ~IE [pl(Q)~TIE[j)
'WOOD
'M ET AL
'CAR OR BOAT BATTERIES
'STOVES, WASHING MACHINES, REFRIGERATORS (doors removed)
'ALL OTHERS: plastic toys, small appliances, insulation,
fiberglass, broken glass, suitcases, mattress and
box springs, etc.
'Large Appliance Fee: $6.00
Brush, leaves, logs, etc., Fee Schedule:
Pickup trucks
Small Dump Trucks (3 yds.)
Large Dump Trucks (7-9 yds.)
Double Axle Dump Truck
$ 7.50
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
Please ask the attendant where these items go.
No Off Hours Dumping. No Trespassing.
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Fishers Island Garbage &
Refuse District
Office: 788-7455 Fax: 788-7451
TRANSFER STATION
788-5515
Summer Schedule
May 14 through October 14
Closed Wednesdays
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1 :30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: --- 7:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m.
Sunday: ---10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winter Schedule
October 15 through May 12
Tuesday, Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1 :30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: --- 7:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m.
Sunday: m 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1HI01!,J [i)!\ '\fiB) W~ II iBll!: !POiB)IrI!:[i)
GREEN GLASS - bottles & jars' HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE
BROWN GLASS - bottles & jars' MAGAZINES
CLEAR GLASS - bottles & jars' NEWSPAPER
CARTON - milk & juice boxes' ALUMINUM CONTAINERS
PLASTIC CONTAINERS marked with a 1 or 2' ALUMINUM FOIL - clean
BOOKS STEEL CANS - food & drink
CORRUGGATED CARDBOARD - must be flattened and not larger than 2' X 2'
No Metal Coat Hangers - No Wire - No Pots & Pans "
No Off Hours Dumping. Violators will be fined.
'Please rinse out
"These Items go to the Compost Facility
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FISHERS
P. O. Box 464
SSOCIATION
06390 516-788-7029
FISHERS ISLAND LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Land Preservation Committee for the Town of Southold
was very active this past year in the important task of
preserving both farmland and open space.
We, on Fishers ISland, are in the early stages of developing
a master plan map depicting parcels of land already
'preserved', including properties managed by the land trust
committee of the Ferguson Museum, and those properties
identified as possible candidates for purchase, donation,cor
easement purposes in the future.
The town's Land Preservation Committee is anxious to consider
applications of eligible Fishers Island parcels. This should
be done with close coordination and cooperation with the
Ferguson Museum.
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FISHERS ISlAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
P C. BOX 366
fiSHtl1S ISLAND
NEW YORK 06390
Summer 2000
When the Fishers Island Library was founded 102 years ago, the citizens of the island came to
read the classics and textbooks. As we begin the new millennium, island residents have more
varied and modern demands, not only for books, but also for computers and audio-visual
resources. The patrons have evolved and the library remains responsive, expanding the
collection of works on paper as well as all other media.
Central to the success of the library is our librarian, Ann Banks. Ann has been with the library
for 25 years and is the most extraordinary resource we have. She can find you just the right
book, locate a video and help future computer technicians get their start on the MAC. Over
the years Ann has successfully built the book collection in response to the varied demands of
students and beach goers.
Our special building has been greatly enhanced, thanks to the most recent renovation at the
end of the last century, and now we are able to welcome groups as well as individual readers
to our special space. The library is, in many ways, a community center hosting a variety of
entertaining, informative and instructional events. These programs augment the library's
audience and encourage widespread attendance for all ages.
Thanks to the generosity of The Sanger Fund, we have been able to increase the number and
diversity of our programs. Throughout the year our program director, Cynthia Riley, organizes
events for children and adults alike. This summer, in addition to visiting performers and
lecturers, the children's Story Hour will continue on Tuesday afternoons, and the annual
writing contest will be continued. Previous years' winning entries are available at the library
front desk. Look for announcements of upcoming events on the Community Bulletin Board
outside the post office. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know. We
would also welcome anyone interested in volunteering at the library - opportunities vary from
helping restock shelves or being a reader to assisting with special events.
As it has over the last century, the library will strive to meet the needs of the community.
On the drawing board are plans for improving the parking area and the front walk, and the
installation of a wheelchair ramp to make our library more accessible.
We are enormously grateful for the contributions to the annual appeal as we rely on donations
for 75% of our operating costs. In addition to our annual appeal we raise funds through the
adopt-a-book program, so when you see us on the village green, give generously. Please visit
your library often to check out a book, surf the net, read in a corner or attend one of our
exciting programs.
The Board of Trustees of the Fishers Island Library
Charlotte McKim, Leslie Tombari, Debbie Walters, Jane Vasiliou, Ellen Harvey,
Jean Harvey Baker, Thomas Cashel, Roberta Elwell, Mary Horn, Kathy Koehnen
Leila Hadley Luce, Jennifer Russell, Greg Thibodeau, Marilyn Yakaitis
Ann Banks, Librarian Mary Linda Strunk, Comptroller Cynthia Riley, Program Director
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JTiBl1rrs lslnub Ijnbster11ttu's .Associnfutu, lut.
Fishers Island, New York 06390
Summer 2000
Dear Fishers Islanders,
The Fishers Island Lobstermen's Association represents those of us who work at
one of Fishers Island's last remaining industries. Each of our members carefully
sets his gear around Fishers Island, respecting the rights of others who fish
nearby and, more importantly, respecting the importance of preserving the
lobster population in our waters.
Our Association has been most fortunate to receive the enthusiastic support
and assistance of many concerned individuals and groups, and we want to
make sure that all island residents are aware of their efforts on our behalf.
Barry Bryan and his law firm have provided extensive legal assistance -- all
"pro bono" -- which has been crucial in our efforts to preserve our industry.
F. I. Conservancy president John Thatcher has spent dozens of hours and run
up huge personal phone bills contacting lawyers, twisting politicians' arms,
and providing contacts in the government to whom we can plead our case.
Our New York State Assemblywoman, Pat Acampora, has been very supportive
and willing to help in any way she can. FlDCO president Frank Burr and its
shareholders have paid for air transportation so our representatives could
attend meetings on Long Island. And you, our fellow Fishers Islanders, have
supported our businesses by purchasing lobsters from our members.
To the politicians and Department of Environmental Conservation officials,
our local lobstermen might seem to be a small and insignificant segment of
their constituency. Here on Fishers Island, however, they represent a major
component of the year-round economy. The lobster resource around the
island must be preserved, and this can only happen by continuing the
conservation practices currently in use by Association members, and
convincing the "powers that be" to provide legislation which will protect
current Island jobs and encourage new ones. To this end, we need the backing
of all islanders. We need you to let our politicians and officials know that the
local lobster industry is important, and that all efforts should be made to
preserve it.
Thank you very much for your support, and thanks to the Fishers Island Civic
Association for including this message in their Annual Report of Island
Organizations.
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P.O. DRAWER A. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
(631) 798-7444 . FAX (631) 788-5562 . EMAIL:FISCHOOL.@FISHERSISLAND.NET
July, 2000
Fishers Island School is a unique New York State public school offering a high quality education
for each child. Kathleen Koehnen is Superintendent. This was a very successful year with our students
learning and growing every day under the direction of their very fine teachers. Community members
with questions or who would like to visit the school are asked to contact the Superintendent.
Fishers Island School has fourteen teachers working with students in the elementary school (pre-
K through grade 6) and upper school (grades 7-12). Elementary students work and learn in open and
inviting multi-age classrooms of two grades together. School begins for the younger students with
"Morning Sing". Literature circles are formed across grades each afternoon. Emphasis is placed on a
providing a literary environment and on mathematics. Special area subjects include art, music, Spanish,
physical education, computers, and technology.
Upper school students (Grades 7-12) work and learn in grade level and some mixed grade classes
for English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, health, and physical education. In addition, special
area teachers offer electives in Spanish, band, music theory, home and careers, driver education, art,
computers, business, drafting, photography, and technology. All students may participate in the Science
Fair each year and all students develop a Research Paper, which includes an oral defense of their
research and a presentation including computer and art skills.
Parttime specialists work with students as needed in Speech, Guidance, and Psychology.
Students at any grade identified for Special Education receive service.
Student achievement continues to be high. In the new New York State Assessments in English
Language Arts and in Mathematics, all students achieved at the satisfactory or higher level. The high
school was cited as in the top 15% in New York State due to the high level of performance in the English
Language Arts Regents examination, and was asked to share successful techniques with other schools
across the state. Seven students graduated in June, 2000, and will be attending Skidmore, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, Seton Hall, University of Hartford, Hobart, and Northeastern.
Teachers with Superintendent Kathleen Koehnen developed two important curriculum documents
covering the pre-K through grade 12 program. Elementary teachers wrote Curriculum Maps for each
grade pre-K through grade 6. Each grade's "map" shows by subject and by month across the year what
is being taught. This is coordinated with special area subjects. A meeting was held with parents to
discuss this document and each family was provided with a copy. Upper school teachers wrote Course
Outlines for each course offered in Grades 7-12. Each course outline gives a summary of the course and
a complete outline showing what is being taught and what is to be learned. Each family received a copy
of this document. Community members who wish to see either document as asked to call the school
office.
Staff development in 1999-00 focused on increasing professional reading in selected national
journals, membership in New York State professional organizations, and adding skills in differentiating
instruction for differing student needs.
There were many student learning activities in addition to the regular classroom. Students in
grades 7-12 and six of their teachers spent a week traveling to Toronto in October to visit educational
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sites. These included Ontario Science Centre, Chinatown, CN Tower, Art Gallery of Toronto, Toronto Zoo,
and the Women's History National Park in Seneca Falls, New York. Sixth graders and their teacher sailed
for a week with students from Shelter Island and Block Island on the Harvey Gamage, a schooner. Band
members with two teachers traveled to North Haven, Maine, an island, for a school visit and exchange
concert. Many students in grades 7-12 participated in the Fishers Island Science Fair, with nine
students going on to the Connecticut Science Fair. A number of students in grades 10-12 took a series
of evening classes in Genetics. Students in grades 9-12 played non-scripted roles in a Mock Trial of the
soldiers in the Boston Massacre, with assistance from three island residents who are attorneys.
Students in grades 5-8 were the courtroom audience, complete in colonial dress. Students in grades 5-
12 continued with the annual training in CPR. Added in for the first time this year, to become an annual
training as well, is First Aid certification for students in grades 8, 10, and 12. Two concerts, involving
students in Pre-K through grade 12, were held during the year. Many students were in the spring
musical, Annie Jr.
Student Council gained a special activity period, held once a month first thing in the morning.
All students in grades 7-12 are members of Student Council. Special activities this year were Island
Clean Up, Spook House, a Winter Dance, the Boat Dance, a trip to Six Flags, and an end of year Beach
Party. After school recreation, open to students in grades 5-12, included such areas as tennis, Ukrainian
eggs, rocket club, computers, bowling, open gym, and bike riding.
Adult and Family Programs during the winter included computers, cooking, volley ball, aerobics,
open gym, basketball, and faculty-community-student chorus. Community members with suggestions
for this coming winter are asked to contact the Superintendent.
The Board of Education undertook a review of the district's financial systems. Consultants from
Educorps visited the district and presented a written report to the Board. Computerization of the
business functions of the district is taking place.
The Board began discussion of updating the Science Lab, which was constructed in the early
1970's. All students at Fishers Island take the upper level lab sciences, which is unusual for a public
high school. Several firms visited the island and one architectural firm was selected to work with the
district. Planning will continue in 2000-01, resulting in a small addition to the school. Community
members interested in this project are asked to contact the Superintendent or any Board member.
The school also began to develop a Work Out Room, for school programs and also community use,
and a Teen Center. Both areas are in the same building as the Bowling Center and are expected to be
completed in the fall.
The school continues to focus on the importance of communication with parents and the
community. A monthly calendar and newsletter is sent to boxholders during the school year. "School
News", noting upcoming school events, is posted on the bulletin board in front of the Post Office. The
school's website is located at <fischool.com>. A "Board Showcase" at each Board meeting proilles a
teacher and her/his students. The School Picnic was reinstated in the fall. Community members who
have questions or are interested in learning more about the school are encouraged to contact the
Superintendent.
The Board of Education consists of five elected members. Community members are encouraged
to attend the monthly meetings, which are held at 5:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month. Board
of Education members in 1999-00 were: Jeff Edwards (President), Chris Edwards (Vice President), Sue
Horn, Aaron Lusker, and Miggie Bryan.
Voters at this year's Annual Meeting, held on May 16, 2000, approved the budget proposal for
2000-01 of$2, 119,630. This represents a decrease from the 1999-00 budget of$2,165,563. The budget
supports current programs, staff development and curriculum development to meet the new New York
State Standards, as well as on-going maintenance of the facilities.
Many community groups utilize the school's facilities for their events and meetings. Guidelines
for community use of the building are available from the Superintendent.
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FISHERS
P. O. Box 464
SSOCIATION
06390 516-788-7029
FISHERS ISLAND TREE COMMITTEE
This spring, Fishers Island received another ten mature
trees from the Town of Southold. With the able assistance
of our Highway Department personnel, the trees were planted
in several areas, including the ballfield, Whistler Avenue,
and the Fishers Island School. We also wish to recognize
Paul Bates and Mark Doty of our Utility Company (working
in concert with the Town of Southold) for volunteering
their time and skills to raze diseased trees on Whistler
Avenue. New trees were planted in the same areas.
Over this past year, several plaques were commissioned under
the town's Memorial Tree Program and will be placed near
trees already planted on Fishers Island. A brochure with
information on this program is available at the Civic
Association office.
This spring, the Town of Southold Tree Committee in c1 uded
the ~ishers Island School children in the annual Arbor
Day tree distributi.on. "Sach child was given a small tree
to plant and care for in the critical early stages of growth.
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· · · · · · FISHERS ISLA~~~ ~~ YORK 06390 8.8.8.8.8.8.
Summer 2000
Greetings to all from the Island Bowling Center!
Located behind the school, the Island Bowling Center is open
each Saturday night from 6:45 until 9:30. We have a snack bar
which serves fries, chicken nuggets, cheeseburgers, fried
shrimp and clams, milk shakes, and many other similar items.
There are four bowling lanes, two of which are equipped with
gutter guards so that little people can bowl without getting
gutter balls all the time. We hope you will come and visit!
(Don't forget to bring socks if you plan to bowl!)
The Bowling Center was furnished through donations by island
residents, and is operated as a not-for-profit public service
solely by volunteers. It is a real community center open all
year round, and many families visit regularly. It can also be
used by private groups for parties or- as an outing on a night
other than Saturday. If you wish to do so, please contact Dave
Denison at 788-5627.
Over the last two years, we have hired an expert mechanic to
overhaul and perform preventative maintenance on our
automatic pinsetters. As you know, experts are expensive, and
each visit costs about $600 (plus parts). This periodic
maintenance is important to ensure that the machines will last
for many more years. This has strained our small budget! So,
please support the Bowling Center by coming down some
Saturday and bowling or eating.
Thanks for reading our report, and we hope to see you some
night this summer at the Island Bowling Center!
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ISLAND CONCERTS
P.O. Box 81
Fishers Island, NY 06390
July 2000
Island Concerts was founded 20 years ago to bring quality musical performances
to the Island community during the summer months. In the past two years, the Island
Concerts Committee has expanded its commitment and now makes a variety of musical
offerings possible during the entire year.
The current summer program consists of two classical concerts - one for piano
and violin on July 9th and a harpsichord ensemble on August 6th. In addition two pop
concerts are offered - one of cabaret songs on July 21" and a free family picnic/concert
evening featuring a popular guitarist and song impersonator on August 13th. In addition,
on July 2nd,the Committee presented two free concerts on the Village Green, the Sailing
Masters of 1812 fife and drum band followed by a rhythm and blues ensemble.
The Island Concerts COllullltlcc Is suppllrh:..J by mode51 ticket sales at most of the
events l1/1d dOl\lltiOIlS recliivcd in reoponse'to nn annulIllIppellJ letter.
Sincerely,
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J? '~h ~
Lindll Musser and Ghislaine Boulanger - Co-Chairs
Committee Members: Mrs. R. Bartels, Mr. John C. Beggs, Mrs. J. Truman Bidwell, Mrs.
Kenyon Boocock, Ms. Joanne Burr, Ms. Margaret Elliott, Ms. Roberta Elwell, Mrs.
Lincoln Frank, Mr. Alan Gordon, Ms. Susie Hall, Mr.& Mrs. Robert Hansell, Mr,
Sheldon Meyer, Ms. Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Mrs. James O'Keefe, Mr.&Mrs. Stowe
Phelps, Mr. Bagley Reid, Mrs. Clara Schweiger, Mr. John Spurdle, Mr. Peter Steil, Ms.
Mary Linda Strunk, Mrs. David Strupp
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The Island Health Project, Inc.
Box 344
Fishers Island, NY 06390
The Island Health Project is entering the new century with your health and well
being in mind. As many of you know, we embarked upon a capital campaign last fall to
raise funds to build a new, up to date medical facility, refurbish the existing c1inic/house
and turn it back into a full time residence, and to create an operating fund for future
contingencies. To date we have raised $2.3 million, far exceeding our expectations.
We are still in the design and planning stages and will post the final drawings for
public viewing once they have been completed. There are still some details to be taken
care of before we can determine start and completion dates.
The Board of the Island Health Project is most grateful for the tremendous
outpouring of support for this worthy cause that will benefit us now and for generations
to come.
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PEOPLE'S PROJECT
Summer 2000
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Fishers
Box 523
Island, New York
Dear Fishers Islanders,
This has been a busy year for Island people's Project, with much work going on behind the
scenes to rebuild the Board of Directors and fill some key posttions that had become vacant in the past
year. Along with new Co-Presidents, Diana Fiske and Jennifer Sanger, we have Cynthia Riley (VP, Year-
Round Programs), Anne Cutler (VP, Summer Programs), Traci Caims (Treasurer), and Anne Burnham
(Secretary). These officers are joined by a great group of Directors and Agents (Volunteers), made up of
both Island and summer residents.
IPP is a community organization that needs everyone's support in order to continue to provide
year- round programs and the 6-week summer camp for families and children. It is a non-profit organization
that survives through the generous support of local businesses, volunteers, and the contributions we
receive from our annual appeal letter. This year, we were especially thankful to have been chosen by the
Armstrongs to be the recipient of the proceeds from their annual "Daffodils and Drinks' party on April 29th.
IPP's agenda for the 2000 summer season is underway, wtth events scheduled as follows:
June 26.30 - IPP Basketball Camp, 9 am to 3 pm at the School
July 2 - Fourth of July Parade
July 3 - August 11 - IPP Summer Camp
July 22 - Arts & Crafts Fair ( 9 am - 1 pm)
July 22 - House & Garden Tour (12 . 4 pm)
July 26 - Summer Camp Parent Meeting (4 pm at the Library)
August 19 - Arts & Crafts Fair (9 am - 1 pm)
September 1 - IPP Annual Meeting (4 pm at the Library)
We would like to thank Dan Gillan for coaching the fourth annual Basketball Camp again this year.
Registrations forms are available at the school, from Dan, or at Toppers. The Fourth of July event this year
(Sunday, July 2nd) will include the bike parade, two bands (the Fife & Drum, and the Sheiks), pony rides
wtth photographs available, and face painting on the green. We are delighted to welcome two new
Co-Directors (Stacy Andrew and Cindy Leuchtenburg) for the IPP summer camp this year. They will be
supported by a full crew of counselors, many returning from last year, and junior counselors. We are also
hoping to put together a swimming program this year wtth regular lne guarding on Dock Beach weekday
afternoons.
We would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who has helped to make IPP a
success over the years. We hope that your summer 2000 on Fishers Island is a safe and happy one, filled
with family and friends. n you are interested in helping with any of our projects, or have a special talent you
would like to share with the campers, please contact Molly Frank (Director of Volunteers at 788-7984) or
anyone else on the Board.
Wrth best regards,
IPP Board of Directors
Diana Furse Fiske Jennifer Sanger Anne W. Burnham
Philip & Esther Colbran Virginia Donelson Collins Anne Cutler
Heide Driscoll Liz Furse Molly Frank
Jennner Parsons Cynthia Riley Sarah Rose
Elizabeth Savage (ex-officio) Louisa Evans (ex-officio)
Traci Cairns
Gail Cypherd
Sue Lusker
John Wasley
Paul Giles, Bookkeeper
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SANGER FUND
2000
The Sanger Fund was established in memory of Peter D. Sangerin
1986 and since that time has made about 80 grants totaling more than
$900,000.
The purpose of this fund is to provide back-up to Island
organizations when special requirements exceed their budgets. More than
1 50 people contributed in the initial appeal establishing the fund. There
was a second appeal in connection with the initiation of the Walsh Park
project, to which over 100 people contributed.
The Sanger Fund does not have a regular annual appeal so as not to
compete with fund-raising efforts of other Island organizations. The fund
does, however, receive unsolicited contributions each year. The current
endowment is approximately $987,000.
The Sanger Fund committee is responsible for reviewing proposals
and awarding grants. Current committee members are Kandi Sanger,
Chair; Mark Andrews, secretary; Jean Calhoun; Ken Edwards; Dick Hale;
Catherine Jenssen; Steve Malinowski and Peter Burr.
There are approximately 25 organizations on the Island, and
committee members are responsible for coordinating with these groups
to identify special needs that might exceed budgets.
Recent grant awards by The Sanger Fund include:
. Fishers Island Library
. Boy Scouts
. Island Health Project (Capital Campaign)
. Fishers Island School (musical instruments)
. Thanksgiving Turkeys
. Union Chapel (landscaping)
$4,000
$500
$25,000
$2,500
$205
$30,000
The Sanger Fund welcomes requests from Island organizations that
meet special funding requirements. Grant applications are available from
committee members.
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Dear Island Residents,
June 2000
It was a busy year for Walsh Park as both the )Im and Amy Suedmeler and Tom and
Carmen Suedmeler families left their homes on Peten WilY. We wish them the best and
welcome two new families, Jon, Lee and Jonathan Stuckert and Jack and Allie Raridon.
Looking ahead, It Is clear that the condnued escaladon of housing costs on Fishers
Island as well as other vacation areas has put home ownenhlp at premiums beyond the
capacity of most permanent residents. Even our hybrid format (we own the underlying
land and the residents own the structures) In which living in a stand alone home Is more
affordable, Is stili beyond the _ of many. What this portends In the long run Is that
for housing and other reasons, growing our vital year round populadon will be very
cllfficult. With your help, we will condnue to sustain our current acdvlties and I_k for
new WilYs to assist In further housing Initiatives.
Our thanks once again to the participants and volunteers for making the annual Walsh
Park Open Golf tournament a great success. Special thanks to the HilY Harbor Club for
the use of the coune and to Manager Dick Duggan, Greenskeeper Dave Denison, Golf
Pro Gene MuJak and staff for their outstancllng support. Thanks as well to tournament
organizer Gall Cypherd and many other Walsh Park residents for their wonderful
assistance. This years tournament will be Saturdi/Y )UIY 29th, at n_n with slgnup at the
golf club.
FinallY, thanks to so many Island families for their generous support over the past 12
years.
SincerelY,
0.). Anderson
Mark An.ews
)eremlah Bogert
Brad Burnham
Frank Burr
Thomas Doherty
Mark Gaumond
Daniel Gordon
Rose Harvey Gwathmey
Barton Harvey
Jonathan Kibbe
Robert Wall
Arthur Walsh
CWaL~h g:Ja~k !Be,nwoLE-nt
<:P.D. !Bo" 684 9i./:.." [!.{and, dV.w eyo.r. 06390
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