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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 Vol 16 No 2 Summer 2 Fisher.~ Island Gazette. Slimmer 2002 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: As I leave the board of the Fishers Island Civic Association (FICA) after many years as both a board member and as its president, I think that it is very imponant towrite asrrong leaer to all the people who live, full-time or part-time, on our beautiful Island. fISHERS ISLAND IS IN Ble; TROUBLE! The main reason is that the winter popu- lation is shrinking. People are moving away and others are dying. When they depart, their houses are sold to summer peoplc, who pay lOp dollar for them. This has caused a housing crisis dut effectively prohibits any potentially interested new winter residents from coming to live on fishers Island. In shan, there is NO affordable housing available nor are there any houses or apartments that anyone can rent. (All of this was pointed out by Carol R.idgway last year in her excellent letter in the Gazette.) Because of this condition, the current num- bers oEflre department and EMT personnel are at rock bottom, which means that the time will The Fishers Island Gazette is an inde- pendent not-ror-profit publication initi~ ated with a grant from The Sanger Fund and sustained with subscription and ad- vertising revenue. It is published three times a year. Editor Betty Ann Rnbinow Contributors in this Issue Tom Cashd, Nancy Hunt Edwin Horning, Leila Hadley Luce Carol Ridgway, Cyuthia Riley Allison Sargent Photographer Emeritus Albert H. Gordon Controller Su-Ann Seidl Newsstand Sales James Hall Circulation Support William C. Ridgway III SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE $15 PER YEAR. IT'S EASY, JUST MAIL A CHECK TO THE GAZETTEI Fishers Island Gazette, Box 573 Fishers Island NY 06390 soon arriv<: when residents of this Island will have LO pay for thes<: services. That means people from off-Island will be fighting our fIres and providing emergency medical treatmeJl( at a HUGE increase in expense to every residem of Fishers Island, both summer and witHer. Finally, and perhaps most imponant, the school is expened to have a declining number of students in the future, which is the diren result of the declining wimer population. What can we do (0 reverse this terminal trend? Here are a few suggestions, but they represent very difficult choices for many people. This ktt<:r will step on some (Oes, but the point of my writing is to hit you between the eyes and make you think! The "summer people" must stop leaving their responsibilities on the other side of the water. They must begin to take an active interest in Fishers Island. This is not just our weekend escape where troubles lake care of themselves. Everybody must work f()r specific solutions or there will be nobody left to help us. AH(Jrdable housing must be establisht:d to attract new winter people to the Island. Apartments need to be financed to house these new people. The "winter people" must also adjust: some year-round r<:sidents do not wam new wimer people on the Island; they do nor encourage them to move here, and they do not make it easy for them once they get here. This must change! It is critical for the future of Fishers Island. Otherwise, three things will happen: we will all have to start paying for fire department and EMT services, the sum- mer people will own every new house that comes on the marker, and the school will eventually close. What must be done fIrst? 1. Housing (Rental Apartments) 2. Housing (Affordable) 3. Housing (ANY KIND !!!) NOlhing will matter unkss there IS a place: for new residents (0 live. Summer people must fund aHordable housing and find ways to an ran small cortage industries to the Is- land. Wimer people must use their local ofT- Island connections to encourage people to move here and then do everything in their power both to welcome them and to include them in their way of life. There is more. We despnatcly need a commuter ferry docked at Fishers Island overnight with a schedule that would perrnit Island residents to commute to work at a reasonable hour, in- stead of catching a 5:40 a.m. boat each morn- ing. Such aschedulewould also permit Island- ers to go to the mainland for an evening dinnn or movie during the week or on a weekend. The current schedule pennits only a Friday evenlllg excursIon. Finally, we must support our school in developing a plan that will enable it to con- tinue to be a cornerstone of our community, a plan that will see the school's enrollment grow and not shrink. Cynics might say that these are the same concerns that have been voiced on the Island for the past 50 years-and they would be right. But this is the 21" century, and while not much on the Island has changed, the world around it has. Small year-round Island communities, as in Maine, are disappearing, not growing. Our population is disappearing too, and Fishers Island is evolving, but into what? The farms, the hotels and the fon are all gone. Each evolution has brought a change in Island lifCstyk, whether we like it or not. We must act now to salv,~ge the best of whal remains and fashion it into something that will survive for the next 50 years. It would be far easier not to write this letter. I write it because I love Fishers Island, and I care. That is why I have spent so much time supporting the civic association. fICA is the only organization on the Island that brings people together to discuss these problems, yet mOSl of the summer people cannot even be bothered to attend the rhree meerings a year that are held righr under their noses (and where are the young people?). If you arc moved at all hy this letter, please help save oUt" Island by admitting that there is a problem. Come to (he civic association meetings and work with us to develop and implement intel- ligem solutions. It is very la(e-bm nO( too late if we start a housing plan now. Right now! Sincerely, Speedy Me(tler Call or e-mail the editorfor ,~~~. :~~r:a~i:~:~i:~t ::~;::; winter 860.633.8200; summer 631-788-7000; ligazette@cox.net. The Gazette appreciates and relies upon edito- rial contributions from the community. We re- serve the right to edit copy and regret that we cannot run every story and occasionally must hold copy for future issues Slimmer 2()()2 . Fishers Idal/d (1azelte 3 ~ I I I \ June 28. 2002 To the Editor: With regret and sadness, I have submit- ted my resignation as president and member of the Board of Education. I was invited to join the Board three years ago to support the strong new superin- tendent they had succeeded in attracting to the Island to deal with the problems exposed in Dr. Lerer's evaluation of the school. Kathleen Koehnen is an experienced and talented educator and a superb administra- tor. She has worked tirelessly to reorganize the administration of the school and to im- prove the curriculum and the teaching skills of those teachers who needed to do better in the classroom. Despite the determined resis- tance of the Teachers' Union to change, she has accomplished much. I had hoped that Ms. Koehnen would stay for at least five years to bring the quality of the education of our Island children up to the level that they-and the taxpayers- deserve. I admire my colleagues on the Board, who worked hard and well together and with Ms. Koehnen. Unfortunately, I failed to per- suade (hem to follow my lead in the face of the organized pressure of a vocal segment of the community, stirred on by the Teachers' Union. So when the cabal to bring down the Superintendent rcached its regrettable con- clusion, I voted for the administrative leave agreement with Ms. Koehnen to make the Board's vote unanimous. J am firmly convinced that Kathleen Koehnen is the best Superintendent the Island will ever see, and I know that I could not be effective in recruiting a satisfactory replacement. The vote to reject the budget was a vote against the Superintendent-it had nothing to do with saving taxpayers' money or with the quality of education of Island children (the children were never even mentioned). !twas all about protecting teachers' jobs and increasing their salaries. I can only take the vote against Ms. Koehnen as a vote of no-confidence in me. The com- munity has got what it wanted: Ms. Koehnen is leaving, and I leave it to the Board and its new members to decide where the school goes next. Bur it is hard for me to be optimistic. The Island srudem population is dropping more precipitously than we projected only six months ago. Next year the number of Cmui"ued 0" pllge 24 Supt. Koehnen to Leave The Board of Education and Supt. Kathleen Koehnen have agreed that she will go on administrative leave for the fourth year of her contract. Ms. Koehnen will receive $100,395 in salary and full benefits for the 2002-03 school year. The Board has added $110,000 to its proposed 2002-03 budget to provide for an interim superintendent. [see story below] Stephen Scace, Board vice president, who reportedly represented the Board in this matter, was unavailable for comment. Ms. Koehnen had been the target of a vitriolic campaign by some community members who had sought her removal as superintendent. [see Gazette Vol. 16 No. I pages 3-5]. ~OO~-O:J S<<:t.ool Budget Reje<<:ted The Fishers Island community re- jected the school's proposed 2002- 03 $2.285.040 budget in a 57-47 vote May 21. The defeat, the first ever in recent memory, was an apparent vore of no confi- dence in the current school administration. "A lo( of the reason that the budget was voted down was not to do with finances, but the people were dissatisfied with the way the budget meeting was handled," said Karla Heath, newly elected member of the board of Education. "Being told you had to write any ques- tions on a card. They were answered by [Supt.] Kathy [Koehnen]. and ifpeopleques- tioned the answer, they were ignored. Ie was the first budget meeting I've been to in 20 years that wasn't gone through line by line to say what each item was and explain it. More people voted against the budget after (hat meeting than would have." Adding fuel to the defeat was the re- ported Vote No campaign prior to rhe vote, with Vote No signs posted on the Island, as well as negative statements posted on the Internet, questioning facts and figures "spoon fed" to the public "in a bit of a hurry." Withour an approved budget, the school would have to turn to a contin- gency budget, which would cover ordi- nary contingent expenses, such as legal obligations, expenditures specifically authorized by statute and items necessary to assure health and safety of students and stafT. The school board presented a second budget at aJune 19 budget hearing, with an identical bottom line, but there were no questions from those in attendance. In the interim, since (he first budget was de- feated, Supt. Koehnen and the Board agreed that she would be on administrative leave for the 2002-03 school year. Changes in the second proposed budget include the addition of $110.000 for an interim superintendent, reduction of$1 0,000 due to known savings from a personnel change and a reduction of $100,000 in the Repair Reserve Fund. leaving $45.000. Six-figure items in the second proposed 2002-03 budget. expected (0 pass June 28. include: $639.316 Grades 7-12 salaries $349.383 Pre-K-6 salaries $190.000 Health/Dentallnsurance $110,000 Acting Superintendent $100.395 Superintendent Salaty $100.000 Science Lab The proposed per pupil expenditure for 2002-03 based on 35 Island students (I5 in Pre-K-6 and 20 in grades 7-12) is $65,287. The addition of 14 magnet students brings the per pupil toral to $46,633. Magnet tu- ition is $2500. . MV Race Point in roiling waters as it leaves Fishers Island in March. 4 Fi.~/un Is/a"d Gazene. Summer 2002 First Fewnale Fire Fig-Lter in FI History Tracy Brock was not seeking the limelight when she took an oath in April as the first female, non-EM1~ member of the Fishers Island Fire Depart- ment (FIfO). Nevertheless, she has made history. Ms. Brock, 32, is the first woman in- ducted in her own right and not as an EMT, in the 75-year history of Fish- ers Island's volunteer fire department. ''I'm happy rhat Tracy joined the fire department. She's very ca- pable," said FIFO Chief Greg Thibodeau. "I have no problem with women in the position. None whatsoever. As a matter of fact, we pushed for it and talked it up among the membership before the vote, which had to be by a two- thirds majority." In the purest sense of the word, Ms. Brock saw a need and wanted to help. "I don't see this as precedent- setting," she said. "I'd just as soon not even talk about it, but obviously ev- eryone knows. I thought I was just another able-bodied person here to help out the community. There aren't a lot of new people to step lip to the plate." Ms. Brock had no lifelong ambi- tion to become a fire fighter. She would have trained for EMT certifi- o cation, hut since there were no courses &. currently available, she decided to i join the fire department, where her :E husband has already been a member ~ for over a year. . Tracy Brock suits up as the firstfemale memberofthe Fishers "People ask me in want to be an Island Fire Department in her own right. Female EMTs are also interior fire fighter, but that is not FIFO members. why I joined the department and not some- ago, when her husband took a job as a care- thing that I am actively pursuing," she said. taker. Ms. Brock quickly found a job at Race "Interior" firefighters don 85 pounds of Rock Garden and recently began working as equipment and enter burning buildings to a caretaker for another family. fight fires from the inside. While Ms. Brock When the Brocks moved to Fishers ls- plans to help with myriad other fire depart- land, they had no conscious timetable for ment duties and hopes eventually to drive the joining the year-round community. They Sea Stretcher, Chief Thibodeau is impressed were each grieving for the loss of their par- with Ms. Brock's reaction to full gear. ents, and simply concentrated on their jobs "Tracy suited up, and she didn't seem to and healing. Eventually, Cynthia Riley said mind it. Some people get claustrophobic," there was a book dub meeting, and she also he said. asked Ms. Brock to read to the children at Since April, Ms. Brock has been attend- Halloween. ing Tuesday meetings and weekend drills, "Now I think we've become accepted. I including live fire drills. She has also been don't think we had any big rush to meet riding the fire truck during Sunday duty, and people. I can't remember when we started to has gone on EMT calls to aid with lifting the ill or injured and on Sea Stretcher runs, pull- ing lines and doing whatever is needed. Little by little, she is learning. Ms. Brock and her husband Joe moved to the Island from Connecticut four years get to know people. I think it was one day on the beach. It's not like there is an official welcome committee, and you're not going to meet people at the gym." Ms. Brock remembered an early inci- dent that gave heran idea about life in a small community. "1 didn't know anybody and had gone to the utility company with a question about our telephone, but left before giving my name. I returned but the woman said, 'I know who you are.' Then it sunk in that everybody knows everything about you. "There's a whole mentality of be- ing able to live out here. I could come home every day and not see anyone for a week, just taking mydogand strolling down the middle of the road. There are times we might want to go out-to dinner, the beach or to a barbeque, bur we are happy to be home by ourselves. "I like it in mid-February as much asJuly. To me, Fishers Island is always beautiful whether its blue sky or gray day. I just appreciate being here." Ed. Note: Researching for the cover design ofFIFD's 75th anniversary din- ner dance program held June 6, Sarah Malinowski discovered that [here had been a dues-paying female FIFD mem- ber who regularly attended meetings. Polly Edwards, also a commissioner, was not a fire fighter, however, leaving the "first female fire fighter" designa- tion to Ms. Brock. . FIFD Notice The Fishers Island Fire Department (FIFO) will not be able to answer fire calls at certain homes, if property owners do not trim low hanging branches that currently prevent trucks from getting through. FIFO fanned its trucks across the Island this spring and marked the offending limbs.The department is sending letters to specific property owners recommending that they trim their trees if they want the fire department to respond in an emergency. Summer 1m}1 . Fishers Islalld Gazene 5 Age is Cat<<:Ling up to FI Fire FigLters Fishers Island Fire Chief Greg Thibodeau knows the capabilities of his volunteer fire fighters. "We are good!!" he laughs, stretching the last syllable and dropping his voice as if to leave no doubt that his team could match any on the mainland for speed, efficiency and effec- tiveness. So what is his concern? Why did he stand before a May 25 meeting of the Fishers Island Civic Association (FICA) and an- nounce for the first time that Fishers Island must begin to consider bringing in paid fire fighters augmented with volunteer support? "We are an aging force," Capt. Thibodeau said. "There arc 51 active members in the fire depart- ment, and of those, 40 are in their 40s and 50s. Nineteen are Life members, with 20 years or more of service. At present, we have only one fire fighter in his late 20s and 10 in their 30s." Among its active mem- bers, the fire department has 18 interior fire fighters. Those are the volunteers who don 85 pounds of clothing and equipment to enter burning buildings. The 11 youngest fire fighters make up the ma- jority of this group. But as a signal of time's passage, even ChieIThibodeau, who is now 50, has said that the equip- ment feels heavier each year. 0 Currently as chief, however, ,g ~ he is not allowed to enter burn- ~ ing buildings. ~ " The FIFO membership ~ roster [see page 71 reveals an- U other cause for alarm: the for- merly steady recruiting pat- tern has been interrupted. "For the first time ever, we went for two years without a new recruit," CbiefThibodeau said. "Fortunately, we got Tracy Brock [see story on page4] and John Bergquist this year. We always used to get about three new re- cruits a year, sometimes five, to add to the force and make up for members who leave tbe Island." Another serious and more immediate problem is the reduction in the number of EMTs on the Island. During the summer, FIFD receives two to three calls aday, mostly for EMTs. Fishers Island has eight certified EMTs, one of whom is a paramedic, and three EMTs who have not recertified, but still respond to calls. All bave full time jobs. "This is a rock bottom number," said Fishers Island resident physician Jack Hand, M.D. "Nobody's bealth status has been com- promised so far, but the fewer EMTs you have, the more likely it will happen." Last year, there were 72 fire calls, 56 of those were medical. Asignificant factor not to be overlooked every month, and those who drive and navi- gate the Sea Stretcher add another week to that. Fire personnel are also on call to help EMT s when extra arms are needed to lift someone down from a second floor or down a sharp angle to the Sea Stretcher at low tide. "We also do not have the numbers to organize some training for our volunteers," Chief Thibodeau said. "In order to do cer- tain jobs, you are required to take courses, and you have to qualify. If you don't train, you are not considered part of the fire fight- ing force. We bringsome instructors here, or we go to Long Island for training. But you have to give up a lot of time away from family to do that. "And now there's even more training. We are always getting ter- rorist alerts at the fire house. In such an emergency, we could call upon the resources of Suffolk County, but I can still see things coming down the road." FIFO holds regular meetings once a month and 2-hourdrills twice a month and some weekends. There are bigger drills on Saturday or Sun- day and there is also Sunday duty and gear check. Among the drills is the live fire drill in a pit or bunker near the airport. Fire fighters gear up and train on different fires, such as oil or wood. They get used to walking into heat and flames and learn how (Q handle the hoses. It is the number of interior fire fighters that set off Chief Thibodeau's alarm. FIFO used to have eight teams of three interior fire fighters. Now there are six teams. Air tanks last 20-30 minutes, and as fire fighters deplete their tanks, they must be replaced by fresh teams. "We never have more than two teams in a building at once given the size of the buildings here. Realisti- cally, tbough, if you baven't knocked down a fire in 30 minutes, you'll be fighting it from the outside anyway, so you won't need to replace that many teams," Chief Thibodeau said. "Rut when we get down to only four teams, the safety of our volunteers will comc before saving a structure." . Maynard Banks, a Fishers Island fire fighter since 1999, rests at the back of Engine #1 at the firehouse. Engine #2 [see cover] arrived June 3 on the noon ferry. FIFO plans a July open house and cook-out for the community to celebrate FIFO's 75th anniversary and to christen the new 2002 pumper. in this deteriorating situation is the stress placed on the EMT s and the huge amount of time given up by all volunteers. Calls at 2 a.m. are answered. Calls during the school day are answered. (Three of the EMTs are teachers.) Calls during the busy summer season are answered, causing lost hours and lost wages. Fire fighters are on call two weeks of 6 Fishen Is/a"d Gazeltf'. ,f.;ummer }()()} One Touch to Music! . Home Automation . Home Installation . System Design . Ferry Pick-Up and Delivery . Furniture Systems . Home Theaters . Multi-room Audio . Two-Piece Projectors . Pre-Wire New Homes . Builder Supplies . In-Store Repair . 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Life.1978 156 A Walsh Jr. .... Life-1995 158 RWoll............. Life-1980 159 D. Edwards...... Life-1980 161 P.J. Rogan ....... Life-1982 162 AR. Grebe Jr. . Life-1982 1 64 E. Middleton II . Life- 1984 166 e. Morgan ....... Life-1985 215 W. Faulkner.... Life-1987 216 R. Zanghetti ..... Life- 1 987 219 G. Antiuk ........ Life-1988 224 W. Doucette Sr. Life-1989 230 R. Ahmon ........ Life-1991 231 R. Johns........... Life-1991 235 J. Wall ............ Life-2000 236 R. duPont Jr. .... Life-1993 240 L.R. Horn ......... Life-1995 248 T. Doherty........ Li fe- 1 997 249 M.N. Doucette. 1977-78:85-91:98- 256 G. Thibodeou .. Life-1999 258 S. Wolter ......... Life-1999 259 D. Doyen ......... Life-1999 261 R. Hole ............ Life-2000 263 L. Ahman ......... Life-1997 264 e. Jenssen ....... Life-1997 266 K. Songer ........ Life-1999 267 K. Zanghetti ..... Life-1997 268 K. Edwards Jr. . 1981-91:95-98:01. 270 G. Horning ...... Life-2001] 271 e. Stepanek ..... Life-2002] 273 J. Clavin .......... Life-2002] 275 M. Wolter........ Life-2002] 276 S. Malinowski.. Life-2002] 278 D. Denison ...... 3/83 282 A Thibodeau... 8/85 283 Wayne Doucette 8/85 287 M. Conroy....... 4/86 288 E. Scroxton ...... 1/87 289 J. Doucette ....... 4/87 301 e. Edwards ...... 4/89 303 B. Hubert ......... 5/89 306 E. Riley............ 9/89 311 J. Edwards....... 6/91 314 A Rice ............ 2/93 316 Greg Cypherd. 1/94 317 P. Songer ........ 10/94 I I 319 M.lmbriglio..... 8/95 320 A Lusker ......... 10/95 324 Gail Cypherd... 7/96 325 e. Giles ........... 7/96 326 P. Giles ........... 7/96 329 Jill Rogan ........ 7/96 335 R. Evans .......... 1/96 336 K. Tirobossi ..... 7/97 338 J. Cushing ....... 11/97 340 J. Stuckert ........ 1/98 341 J. Spofford ....... 5/98 342 M. Bonks ......... 1/99 343 K. Ahmon ........ 2/99 344 K.M. Bergquist. 3/99 345 D. Beck............ 9/99 347 P. Brock ........... 8/00 348 T. Brock ........... 4/02 349 J. Bergquist ...... 4/02 FIFO Active Members: As of May 2002 Kenneth Ahman ......... Interior Lillie Ahman .............. Life, EMT' Richord Ahmon ......... Life Maynard Bonks Donald Beck .............. Interior John Bergquist Peter Brock ................ Interior T rocy Brock Michael Conroy Seo Stretcher Copt. James Cushing .......... Interior Gail Cypherd ............ EMT Gregory Cypherd ...... Interior Dove Denison ............ Interior Seo Stretcher Copt. Tom Doherty ............. Life John Doucette Norman Doucette...... Interior Wayne Doucette Don Doyen ................ Life Chris Edwards ........... Interior Jeff Edwords.............. Interior Ken Edwards Jr. Ken Edwords Sr. ........ Life Bob Evans Sea Stretcher navigator Carol Giles................ EMT Paul Giles ................. EMT Dick Grebe ............... Life Lorry Horn ................ Life, EMT" The Fishers Island Fire Department celebrated its 75th anniversary at a June 6 dinner dance at the Fishers Island Club. All past and present FIFD members were invited. Long- time active member Ken Edwards Sr. was Me. A highlight of the evening was an exhibition of FIFD history through pictures. FIFD has thou- sands of photos in its archives. George Horning ........ Life, EMT Bruce Hubert ............. EMT Mike Imbriglio Catherine Jenssen ...... Life Aaron Lusker ............. Interior Sea Stretcher navigator Steve Malinowski ....... Life Sea Stretcher Copt. Ernie Middleton II ...... Life Seo Stretcher Copt. Chorles Morgan........ Life Aaron Rice ................ Interior Sea Stretcher navigator Ed Riley Jill Rogan .................. EMT, paramedic Paul Rogan ............... Life Penn Songer .............. Interior Sea StretcherCapt. Ed Scroxton Jeremy Spofford ........ Interior Sea Stretcher navigator Charles Stepanek....... Life, EMT Jon Stuckert ............... Interior Alan Thibodeau ......... Interior Greg Thibodeau ........ Interior Keith lirobassi ........... Interior Jim Wall ................... 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After thousands of years, it is remarkable that there are still open spaces on the Island that may well appear as they did long ago. These open spaces are one of the defin- ing things about the Island and a principal, if diminishing, eco- nomic and aesthetic asset. As individuals, we sometimes take an almost proprietary inter- est in those open spaces, woods, and ponds that we see, taking for granted that they will always be there for us, that they are ours. In fact, they are not. The question is will these en- vironmental assets continue to ex- ist as they are now? Will our chil- dren and grandchildren have what we now have, or will they occupy ~ ~ a suburban development indistin- Q. ~ guishable from other high-den- :E sity residential areas but for its ~ ~ surrounding waters? .c What we have tomorrow will 0 depend upon decisions made by individual landowners today. For some period of time, a few farsighted individuals on Fish- ers Island quietly sought to pro- tect the heri tage of natural space and wildlife habitat for the future. The Henry L. Ferguson Museum has received in past years gifts ofland and easements over land for conservation purposes, now holding, through its Land Trust, some IS parcels totaling over 120 acres. The Land Trust of the Museum is dedicated to the preservation of property in its natural state in perpetuity-not the cre- ation of public parks or use areas. The Board of Directors of Fishers Island Development Corporation (FIDCO) is one of several groups concerned about the rate of development on the Island. Noting that the Fishers Island Club golf course, and certain FI DCO-owned proper- ties that were not designated as buildable lots on the original "Olmsted Plan" for the Is- land, could not be developed, the Board identified fewer than 50 FlDCO-owned lots that potentially could be developed. The Board reiterated its policy that it has no intention of making these lots available for development. Nevertheless, with about 150 private dwellings curremlyon the East End, there are still approximately 160 undeveloped build- of the increasing array of conservation tools readily available to manage the future of their property. Many believe that all they can do is sell or let their heirs sort it out. The key to preserving open space is toeducate andstimu- late the vision and commitmem of those present Island landowners who can recognize the balance between the benefits of economic gain and the intangible, but very real benefits of preserving the character of the Island. After consultation among representa- tives of the FlDCO Board, the Fishers Island Civic Association, the Fishers Is- land Conservancy, and the Trust- ees of the Ferguson Museum, the Land Trust of the Museum has emerged as the appropriate vehicle for an accelerated land preserva- tion movement on the Island. Among the reasons are the fol- lowing: the Land Trust has existing criteria to determine the environ- mental significance of various par- cels for permanent preservation. Its Board includes many Island property owners sensitive to the uniqueness of the Island. It is a "public charity" to which contri- butions, whether in the form of financial assets or interests in land, would produce the maximum pos- sible tax benefits. Lastly, it can edu- cate and assist interested donors in conservation methods available for land preservation and potential tax benefits. The Land Trust has, for ex- ample, recently assisted in the con- veyance of the development rights (a "conservation easement") to a parcel of waterfront propeny, which will allow the owner to cominue to own her land, control use and access, and pass it on to her heirs, secure in the knowledge that the property will perpetually remain undeveloped. The donor in this case was entitled to a current income tax deduction upon the granting of the conservation ease- ment; and substantial gift orestate tax savings may also be available, because the property without its" development rights" should have a far lower value for transfer tax purposes than it did before the easement. For those who do not have properties that may be available for protection, your . South shore of Middle Farms Pond: This H.L Ferguson Land Trust property, part of the Matty Matthiessen sanctuary, is a 1999 acquisition of some 30 acres. It is connected by legal access to the other portion of the sanctuary on Middle Farms Flats, and includes all unbuilt land south of Middle Farms Pond to Block Island Sound, including most of the Treasure Pond shoreline-"environmentally priceless." ing lots available for development. FIDCO's ability to control devclopmem of these lots is obviously very limited. Visualize what this means: potentially more than double the number of existing homes could be built! The burdens on water supply, ferry, police and emergency services, roads, and other infrastructure on the Island would in- crease enormously. The aesthetic and practi- cal benefits of the Island's current, relatively natural, environment would change forever. With this realization, the issue is: what can be done about it? Many landowners are simply not aware Colltinued 011 page 24 10 f'i.~"ers Isla"d Gazelle. Summer 2002 Toy Soldiers of France Peter B. Viering, Proprietor MIGNOT - LUCOTTE For the Toy Soldier Connoisseur 145 Water Street Stonington Connecticut 06378 860-535-1741 . email: pbviering@aol.com please callftran appointment Overnight invitations for last-minute celebrations! We carry a distinctive line 01 party invitations in-store! For a huge selection and quick turnaround, just ask lor InFinite Designs. We can print... . Any design in many sizes . 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Fishers Island Gazelle II Island En<<:o...i.....s for the Hornings Horning & T ulCL:er Co....pile Index of FI Flora Fishers Island is one of New York State's botanical "hot-spots," home to about 45 species of rare, endan~ gered and threatened vascular plants. In an ongoing study begun in 1985, Island naturalist Edwin Horning and bota~ nist Gordon Tucker have been compiling an index of Fishers Island flora. They have added their srudyto that of Charles Hanmer, who collected plants when he summered on Fishers Island during the early 1900s. As a resuh of the dedication of these individuals, Fishers Island is in the histori- cally enviable position of having a detailed study ofIsland flora for practically the entire century. The total number of plants cata- logued on Fishers Island since the early 1900s is 901. Of that number, Me. Horning and Mr. Tucker have identified 340. In an article entitled, "Sleuthing for Rare Plants on Fishers Island, Suffolk County, New York." wrirren for the May/June/July 1999 Long Island Botanical Society News- letter, Mr. Horning describes Island plant life on Fishers Island as dynamic, yet prey to natural weather conditions and disasters, such as hurricanes, nor'easters, droughts, flooding and insect infestations. "Bur by far, the greatest single impact upon the plant life of Fishers Island during the past 100 years has been man," wrote Mr. Horning. "The irreversible destruction of habitat due to development and the alter- ation of natural wetland systems has resulted in significant changes in the Island's flora. "Fortunately, outstanding examples of natural communities still remain on Fishers Island. Some species have been lost, but . I The Henry L. Ferguson Museum has established the Edwin and Katherine Horning Curatorial Endowment Fund in honor of the Hornings' immeasurable con- tribution to the museum, the community, and the understanding and appreciation of Fishers Island's natural treasures. "Ed has served for 40 faithful years as curator of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum with his wife, Kay, by his side each day. They have left a mark on generations of Fishers Island families with an infectious love of science, natural history and the Island's abundant beauty," said museum president, Charles B. Ferguson. I I . I I I I , I I I I I I I I J "The museum would like to preserve this legacy oflifelong learning, environmen- tal stewardship and passionate commitment through a new endowment fund. "More specifically, the Horning Fund will provide the resources for the museum to "maintain a curator of the highest caliber, while providing for his or her professional development, programming choices and pub- lication of research. In addition, a plaque recognizing the Horning's dedication and commitment to the Fishers Island commu- nity will be placed in the museum's newly renovated and expanded museum." many others have been gained." Mr. Horning has had an interest in plant life since he was a boy pulling unwanted plants from his grandfather's cornfields. In 1951, when he arrived on Fishers Island to teach school, he met Me. Hanmer who com- piled his list of plants in 1935 and published it in 1940. At the time, Mr. Hanmer wrote, "Since 1926, a number of species have become very rare, or have disappeared entirely from the Island's flora. This refers largely to swamp plants, which could not survive the severe draining, with the resultant growth ofbriars Horning Award Union Chapel has established an award to be given at graduation to a junior or senior who best exemplifies the traits of Edwin and Katherine Horning: love of nature and the natural world, dedication and committment to community service, and good moral character. In recognition of the Hornings' many contributions to Fishers Island. Union Chapel was pleased to present this year's $500.00 award to both Matt Neilson and Janie Sawyer. and small trees." In 1985, after touring Fishers Island for a day, Mr. Tucker asked Mr. Horning if he would like to compile a list of Island flora. Since that time, the two men have noticed a trend. "Plant populations come and go; they increase and decrease in size from year to year," Me. Horning said. "But we are seeing more plants that like a warmer climate. The colder climate plants are disappearing, al- though Virginia cotton grass, for example, which grows in Maine and is no longer on Continued 0" page 24 . Edwin and Kay Horning are Island treasures-with a very busy telephone. Callers with questions, from the sighting of rare birds to the ingestion of a potentially poisonous mushroom, readily accept wisdom honed from years of dedication to a passion. Mr. Horning will be working for the next few years on a Breeding Bird Atlas for the State of New York. 12 Fishers Island Gaz.ene. Summer 2(}fJ2 - -.- --.-..---.----- ---- ~ --- INSPIRE THE MIND. LIFT THE SPIRIT. '\ \ \ . To order this photograph (#123189F), call 860.572,5383 or visit ","",vw,mysticseaport.org/rosenfeld. MYSTIC SEAPORT@ THE MUSEUMOPAMERICA AND TilE SEAT" 8889.SEAPORT . www.mysticseaport.org I , . I Patty King Cantlay Fishers Island lost a beloved member of the community April II when Patricia King Cantlay died peacefully in New York City after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 47. Patty's capacity for kindness and kinship rouehed everyone she met. She was the rarest sort offlower, beautiful, strong and unforgettable. Patty was diagnosed with cancer 11 years ago. Since that time, she fought her disease with courage, optimism and a quiet dignity that impacted not only herdearesl friends and fam- ily, but also those who barely knew her. Raised in New York City, she arrended the Brearley School and graduated from the Purnell School in N.J., where she even- luallybecamcatruslcc. In 1977, she earned a BA in geography! cartography from BriarcliffCol- lege and spent the next two years grinding out flood insurance maps in Washington D.C., all the while campaigning for a position with the National Geo- graphic Society in Washington. Patty even tually landed her dream jobas cartographer in the cartographic arts depart- ment of the National Geographic Society, where she made illustrative maps for Na- tional Geographic Traveler magazine and many books. Patty met David Cantlay at Briarcliffin 1976 when they both worked on the congres- sional campaign of a professor at the college. They enjoyed 21 years of marriage and had two children, ElizaandJack, now 17 and II, respectively. In 1988, they moved to the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J., where David was offered a teaching position in the English Department. Patty worked in the admissions office, welcoming hopeful applicants to the school. Everyone agreed that the job was tailor-made for her. Lawrenceville served as an extended fam- ily for the Cantlays. Their many close friends wove a support network that sustained Patty and her family rhrnugh good times and had. But of course, Patty and David gave as good as they got. I I l I . , I , As campus residents at the school, their numerous and varied responsibilities included coaching, advising and serving as house par- ents to a dormitory of senior boys. Although Patty was ill much of the time, she main- tained her expertise as an accomplished cook. Any student lucky enough to catch her eye could walk away with one of her famous PK cookies. Yet as much as they loved their busy lives at Lawrenceville, everyspringmeam the plea- sure oflooking forward to the beauty and the ~ PATTY KING CANTLAY slower pace of Fishers Island. Patty's affection for Fishers be- gan when her parents started spend- ing summers on the Island when she was eight years old. Fishers was just what a big family from New York City needed. Patty basked in a freedom that offered beauty and serenity, surrounded by her family, the people that she loved the most. As the family grew and scattered across the country, Fishers remained the perfect place for Patty and her adored siblings to reconnect. She had the uncanny ability to make friends across generational and gender lines. She cultivated many lifelong friends on FishelS, as evidenced by the hundreds of Island admirers at her memorial service in New York. In 1991, Patty and David continued the legacy of friendship and family for their children and bought a house on "the Hill," Summer ZOfJ2 . Fishers Islalld Gazette /3 as it is informally known. That same year, Patty was diagnosed with breast cancer. Summer after summer, she dazzled those who knew her with her steadfast grace, her good humor and her lack of self-pity. She was most often seen with her family, shuttling her children to lessons, to rhe beach, to Hay Harbor Club dances. With or without her trademark scarf, she was al. ways beautiful. Approximately 1000 people mended Patty's service in New York City. Hundreds more attended the service in Lawrenceville. Her friend Leita Hamill ended her remarks about Pattyat the Lawrenceville service this way: "THINK-Ifeach of us left this chapel today, and the thousand people who gathered on Monday left that church, all of us resolved to model in our- selves Patty Cantlay's small acts of kindness and oflove, her loyal, quiet, individual attention paid to friends, and her fiercely proud love of family, we could carry Patty Cantlay with us - and her goodness, for the rest of our days. We know how, becausc she has taught us...Pass it on." In addition to her husband and children, Patty is survived by her father, Henty L. King, her mother, Mary Sturges King and her step- mother, Margaret Gram King, all of Manhattan; two brothers, Matth(."W H. King and An- drew L. King; threc sistcrs, Elizabeth King Robertson, Katherine Ki ng Baccile and Eleanor S. Ki ng; two stepbrothers, Michael A. and Joseph G. Sokolov; 12 nieces and nephews; and also David Cam!ay's family who raid him, when they first met Patty, that they intended to adopt her whether he had the sense to marry her or not. Donations in Patty's memory may be sent to the Purnell School, Pottersville NJ 07979 or to the American Cancer Society. Patty is buried in New St. John's Cemetery. This obituary was written by Allison Sargent in loving memory of her Fiend, Patty King Cantlay. 14 Fishers Island Gazette. Summer 2002 Eliot Hale Porter II Elior Hale Poner II, 78, of Stoning ton, Conn. and Fishers Island, died Mar. 20. At a June 15 Island memorial service, longtime friend and brother-in-law Charles Arnold described Mr. Porter as a Renaissance man. "The talents of Eliot Hale Porter (1923- 2002) were manifest throughout his 78 years. Art, poetry, athletics, music and sailing topped his wide range of interests. Along with a competitive excellence, Eliot exuded humor and sensitivity in his human relationships," Mr. Arnold said. "Between his childhood in New Britain and his final days in Stonington. Eliot's fa- vorite SpOt on the planet was Fishers Island. Not only was he intimately involved in the affairs of local church, club and community. but he always found time for personal reflec- tion and creative projects around his house on Wilderness Point. "'Down to the Sea in Ships,' one of his poetic mantras, illustrated his compelling attraction to the sea. As side effects of his diabetes gradually sapped bis pbysical strength, he still pursued his love of the sea in many quiet ways. His house Red Caps, over- looking the south shore of the Island, was equipped with a 'widow's walk,' a large porch and two observation decks along the cliff side. For many hours a day over the last decade, Eliot would immerse himself in the languages and nuances of the surf. sand and sky. looking out ro the Atlantic ocean. "It occurs to this observer that perhaps the primary source of his inner strength and resolve to overcome his physical problems. was his 'partnership' with the sounds and sights of the sea. Through this relationship, he may well have stolen 10 years of life from the grim reaper. Food for thought for those inclined to whine about their own misfor- tunes and search for 'greener pastures' as a solution to their frustrations. May God bless [he life (and afterlife) of Eliot Porter." Mr. Porter had summered on Fishers Island for his entire life. His parents and grandparents first stayed at the Mononotto Inn and later rented one of its cottages. In the mid-1930s, his parents built "Vikings End" on Isabella Road. In the mid-1980s. his sister Maxine Porter Arnold kept the family house, and Mr. Poner built Red Caps next door, creating a family compound that he hoped would last for generations. Mr. Poner started sailing as a boy. His first boat, a Herreshoff Bullseye, Viking, was lost in the 1938 hurricane. Shortly thereafter, be purcbased E.E. Dickenson's H-23 and named her Red Cap. a boat that became synonymous with Mr. Porter's early years on rhe Island. He even spent a week of his honeymoon on the Island sailing her. In the mid-60's, he bougbt a Hinckley Pilot 35 . " o ~ ~ . V> .. ~ . . " , o o . S o ~ ~ . (above) Eliot Porter at the helm in Maine in the 1980s. (right) With his sister, Maxine, on Red Cap in 1944. sloop named Chrisada for his three chil- dren: Chris, Sarah, and David. He cruised and raced his beloved Chrisada for 30 years, 1I1ltil increasing medical complications caused him to sell her in 1998. He and his second wife bought Popover, the first Hinckley Picnic jet boat at rhe yacht club. enabling him to get out on the water, including several times last summer. Born in Hartford, Conn. the son of Maxwell S. and Racbel (Parker) Porrer, be graduated from Mooreland Hill Scbool and attended Taft and Westminster Schools until he went into the army in 1943. Mr. Porter served in the 75th Infantry Division. U.S. Army. in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany during WW II. Upon his return from wartime service. Mr. Porter graduated from Cheshire Academy and attended Erskine College. Trinity College and the University of Michigan. He was the fourth generation of Bryan Churchill Porter's family to be presi- dent of both B.C. Porter and Sons Furniture Store and Porter's Funeral Service. Looking back over 50 years of commu- ., .--- nity service, Mr. Porter said, "We who were lucky enough to come back from the wars owed something to those that didn't, civi- cally. socially and politically, to serve to make the world a little better." Mr. Porter was a director of the Trustee Committee of New Britain Bank and Trust Company; a director of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce; a corporator of the American Savings Bank; a director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Interior Design Society; and a trustee, member of Founders, and past president ofMooreland HillSchool. HewasselectedanAlIAmcri- can Merchant for the furniture industry and was a member of the executive com- mittee of the Westminster School Alumni Association, a past president of the Boys and Girls Club of New Britain, a corpora- tor and director of New Britain General Hospital. a member of the executive com- mittee of the Hospital Council of Greater Hartford, a past president of the New Britain Rotary Club, and a corporator of r ,,;-= 'fi ." the New Britain Y.M.C.A. He was a past president of the New Britain Protestant Men's Association, a member of the Southington Republican Town Committee, was an elected town representative, a corporator of The Institute of Living, a member of the Priends of the New Britain Museum of American Art. a member and past president of the New Btitain Club, and a chartcr member of the Sarurnites. Mr. Porter atrended Road Church in Stonington, was a member, deacon, trustee and moderator of Union Chapel, and was a member and former deacon of the First Church of Christ, Congregational, in New Britain. Mr. Porter was a member of numerous yacht dubs and yachting associations. In addition to a term as commodore of the Fishers Island Yacbt Club (I 972.73), he also had been commodore of the Off Soundings COlltillul'd 011 pngl' /6 Burton G. Tremaine Jr. , Burton G. Tremaine Jr., 79. of Johns Island. Fla. died peacefully April 6 al lhe Oschner Clinic in New Orleans, La. His wife, four children and a dear friend were at his side. A busincssexecutive and philanthropist, Mr. Tremaineserved for many years as president and chair- man of the board of The Miller Company in Meriden, Conn., a leader in the produc- tion of copper-based alloys. Mr. Tremaine joined The Miller Company in 1947 and became its president in 1955. a position he held for 32 years. At the time he joined thecom- pany. it was a leading pro- ducer of industrial and com- mercial lighting fixtures and specialty copper alloy strip. Under Me. Tremaine's guid- ance, the company sold its lighting division and focused instead on modernizing the rolling mill for specialty metals. By 1985. The Miller Company had become a major producer of copper.based alloys used in electronics. automotive. tele- communication and other industries. In 1987. M r. Tremaine becamechainnan of the board. serving for 13 years until the sale of the company in June 2000. Cominuing his family's dedication to the arts, Mr. Tremaine sat on the Board of Trustees of the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. Conn. from 1965-85, serving as president from 1978-1981. He was awarded the prestigious Goodwin Medal for outstand- ing service to the museum and the commu- nity. and remained on the board as an honor- ary member umil his death. During his tenure, he presided over the early phases of the Arheneum's $8.000.000 capital campaign to modernize irsenrire physi- cal plam and reinstall the collection in reno- vated galleries. He served on the Board of Directors of the Hartford Stage Company. Other beneficiaries of his interest in the arts were the Center for the Arts in Vero Beach, Fla. and the Hotchkiss School in I..akeville. Conn., with the establishment of the Tremaine Art Gallery. He was also involved with the restoration of the McKee Gardens in Vera Beach. I I I I I \ . I I I I I In 1991. Mr. Tremaine was the found- ing chairman of the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation in Meriden. guiding the organi- zation as it chose its three focus areas for grants: learning disabilities, the environment and the arts. He involved other family mem- bers in the process of setting guidelines and planning strategy. stressing the importance of unity of purpose and collaborative prob- lem solving. By 1999, when he retired from BURTON G, TREMAINE JR, the board. the fi:mndation had become an effective grant-maker. particularly in the area of learning disabilities. Mr. Tremaine also enjoyed complex lo- gistical problems and engaged his family in a game, replayed throughout the years, called "max complexity." For example. getting two cars, two boats and a plane off the Island with just two adults. or having company engi- neers, who were working on a major expan- sion project, happily interrupt their work to design an intricate trailer to haul his custom half-ton sailboat, spare sails and gear to the half-ton national championships. Mr. Tremaine was single-minded and fiercely competitive when it came to sailing. He raced sailboats for years and won numer- ous regattas. He took meticulous care of his Summer 2U(}2. Fishers Island Gazel1e 15 boats, doing most of the work himself, and was commodore of the Fishers Island Yacht Club (I974-75) and a member of lhe New York Yacht Club. His passion for sailing led Mr. Tremaine's family to commission a New Orleans artist to fashion an urn with a nautical motif for his ashes. Bronze plaques were made of material from The Miller Company and were in- stalled by the Essex Boat Works. where he stored his boats for many years. His remains were placed in plots on Fishers Island, his sum- mer home for over 40 years, and in Cleveland. Ohio, where his parents are buried. Mr. Tremaine graduated from Hotchkiss School, class of 1940, and from Yale University, class of 1944. with a degree in hisrory. He served with the 65'h Infantry Division in Europe, ris- ing to the rank of captain. He was chairman of the board of Meriden Hospital in Meriden and was also chairman of the board of the Bar T Bar Ranch in Flagstaff, Ariz. The Bar T Bar Ranch operates Meteor Crater, where Me. Tremaine's grandfather had pur- chased the surrounding land, and it has been under the management of the Tremaine fam- ily since the I940s. Mr. Tremaine is survived by his wife Catherine Burns Tremaine; two sons, Bur- ton G. Tremaine III of Essex, Conn. and John M. Tremaine of New Canaan, Conn.; a stepson, Atwood Collins III of Darien, Conn.; twodaughters,Janet Tremaine Stanley of Tacoma. Wash. and Sarah C. Tremaine of Charlottesville, Va.; a sister. Dorothy Tremaine Hildt of Palm Beach, Fla. and Gates Mills, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hanford CT 06103 or to the Bushnell Me- morial. 166 Capitol Ave. Hanford CT 061 06. Commodores Burton G. Tremaine Jr. and Eliot Hale Porter II Burton G. Tremaine Jr. and Eliot Hale Porter II thrived on the challenge of the sea. Confident, dedicated and accomplished sailors. they vied for a first place finish in countless regattas. One race in particular, the annual late summer 'Round the Island Race. brought each man sweet victory. Mr. Porter was the first winner of the Commo- dore David F. Harris trophy for the first Fishers Island boat over the finish line, and from 1973 to 1983 these two gentlmen "owned" the trophy. No one else won during those 10 years. The final tally was eight wins for Mr. Tremaine from 1974-1983 and six wins for Mr. Porter from 1969-1989. Mr. Tremaine and Mr. Porter were former commodores of the Fishers Island Yacht Club (1972-1975), and they died just 18 days apart. 16 Fishers Jdand Gazette. Summer 2001 Herbert D. Schutz Herbert Dictrich Schutz, a private art dealer and former fine arts publisher, died of complications from vascular discase Fcb. 20 in New York City. He was 79. A resident of Greenwich, Conn., Mr. Schutz and his wife, Suzanne Cameron Schutz, had visited Fishers Island for the past 20 years. Six years ago, however, they decided to rent. "Herbert took one lookat the Templeton house on Middle Farms Pond and bought Me. Schutz served in the Pacific Theater during WWII as a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. After the war, he joined the Ncw York Graphic Society, a fine arts publishing company founded by his father, an artist best known for his etchings. The company released, The Complete Letters a/Vincent Van Gogh in 1958, setting a standard in arts publication. In 1966, Mr. Schutz was namcd president, editor-in-chief and later, chairman of the board. He became vice president of Time Inc. when that corpo- ration acquired his company. In 1983, he and his son Prescott Schutz launched Schutz & Company Fine Art, with offices in Greenwich and New York City. The private art dealership spe- cialized in 19th and early 20th century Ameri- can and Euro- pean art. The follow- ing excerpt from another obituary captures the es- sence of the man: "Me. Schutz's life was one dedi- ca ted to art, and his knowledge of the subject was both deep and broad. A hand- some man of easy charm and great humor, he epito- mized the el- Photo courtesy of Suzanne Schutz egance of a more civilized time. He delighted in op- era, ny-fishing, hunting with his beloved dogs and enjoying the company of his many friends and family." Mr. Schutz served on the boards of the Greenwich Arts Council, Art Barn, Private Art Dealers Association, Appraisers Associa- tion of America and the Masterworks Foun- dation of Bermuda. He was also a member of the Belle Haven Club, the Harvard Club, the Bohemian Club in San Francisco, the Wadawanuck Club in Stonington and the East Haddam Fish and Game Club. Mr. Schutz was predeceased by his son, Prescott Schutz, who died in 1990. In addition to his wife, Mr. Schutz is survived by two sons, Peter Schutz and Jef- ~,.~ . Herbert Dietrich Schutz, with Poacher and India, Chocomount Beach, Summer 200 I. the house instead of renting it!" Mrs. Schutz said. "Herbert just adored Fishers Island and was going to be on Middle Pond no matter what. "That was his spot. He could have faced the ocean, but he saw much more wildlife action-birds, fish, snapping turrles-in the pond, where he would constantly go out in his canoe to fish. Actually, he would fish in the pond, he would fish in the ocean, he was a fly fisherman and would fish anywhere!" Born July 16, 1922 in Munich, Ger- many, Mr. Schutz was raised in New York City and received a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Harvard College in 1944. He was the son of the late Anton Friedrich Schlitz and Maria van Gross Schutz. frey Schutz, both of Denver, Col.; three daughters, Elizabeth Schutz Lydon of New York City, Leslie Schutz Panayotopoulos of Athens, Greece, and Suzanne Stewart Schutz McCloy of London; and seven grandchil- dren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schutz Memorial Fund of the H.L. Ferguson Museum or to the Medica Founda- tion, c/o Dr. Daniel Mackin, Columbia Pres- byterian Medical Center, 161 Ft Washing- ton Ave, New York NY 10032. ~ Maxine Johns, 82 Maxine Johns of Paris, Ill. died 111 March. She was 82. The Johns family was synonymous with golf course maintenance at the Fishers Island Club for 40 years. Maxine and Jim Johns came to Fishers Island in 1960 when Mr. Johns was hired as golf superintendent at the club. Mrs. Johns was a bookkeeper for Doyen's Store and later worked for Henry Walsh, who owned the large grocery, eventually purchased by Bill Bloethe. In 1977, Mrs. Johas began working at the club and was extremely proud of earning her assistant golf superintendent's license. After Mr. Johns died in 1979, their son Robert took over as superintendent. Mother and son were popular figures on the golf course and when introduced at the club's annual Labor Day meetings. Mrs.Johns and her son lef[ the Island in March 2000. Eliot Hale Porter II Continuedfrom page J4 Club and a former member of the executive committee ofE.C.Y.ltA. In addition to sail- ing, Mr. Porter was an avid tennis player, hockey player and skier. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn (Broersma) Porter in 1979. Mr. Porter was married to Marcia (Woolworth) Porter and is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Peggy Porter of Kensington, Conn. and David and Julie Portcr of Una dill a, N.Y.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Hale Porter and Gcorge Loveday of Stonington, Conn. and Fishers Island; a sister, Maxine Porter Arnold of Middlebury, Fishers Island, and Naples, Fla.; nine grandchildren; three nieces, and four nephews. . Edwina Sanger: Island doctor, perennial Hay Harbor Club tennis doubles champion with the late Ellie Oakes, and driving force behind the original Tidal Wave in the village center. Lamenting there was no gift shop or hairdresser, Mrs. Sanger convinced 10 ladies to invest in what became the Tidal Wave, which was later sold to Canio. Edwina C. Sanger Edwina Campbell Sanger was born Nov. 12. 1909 and died May 9. Her ftmi/y wrote the ftllowing ellolog}. I I All of us who knew Edwina Sanger will not be surprised to learn that she left detailed instructions about the form and content of this service. In a letter to her children written two days before her death, she said, "a few helpful hints seem to be in order at this time in case the proposed sur- gery turns our ro be a flop." She then proceeded to instruct her ever-duti- ful children ro write out ahead of time whatever personal remarks they wanted to make and have them read by the clergy- man. She specifically or- dered no tears or gulps from family or friends. In that spirit, her chil- o dren, Michael, ~ ~ Alexander, Morgan and ~ .E Anne,andPeter'swidow:. Kandi with the assistance 8. of Edwina's grandchil- ~ dren, have written the fol- lowing: Our mother could have run the Pentagon. Growing up, when orders came down ro dean our rooms, pick up the endless mess we made in the living room or turn down the TV, we would say in unison-"orders from the Octagon"-there were eight of us in rotal, six kids and Mom and Dad. Yes, our mother had six children, a cir- cumstance that was of some amusement to her mother-in-law, Margaret Sanger, the American birth control leader. Margaret Sanger believed quite strongly that two maybe three was the right number of children a couple should have. When our mother discovered she was pregnant with her fourth, she and Dad flipped a coi n ro see who would call Margaret Sanger. Our mother lost the ross, made the call and the response was something on the order of, "You've disgraced me, I'm going to Europe." Our mother and her mother-in-law eventu- ally came to an understanding: our mother wouldn't tell Margaret Sanger how to run Planned Parenthood and Margaret Sanger wouldn't tell our mother how ro run her family. Our mother was born in Flint, Mich. in 1909, the year after her maternal grandfa- ther, William D. Durant, founded the Gen- eral Motors Corporation. Because of this heritage and her marriage ro Dad, she was a parr of the two great developments of the 20th century-the invention of the automobile and thewomen's rights movement. She could have run both GM and Planned Parenthood simultaneously and still had time for golf. Her parents divorced early and with great acrimony. Our mother grew up essen- tially alone. When she turned 18, she moved in with her devoted brother Bill. She learned to be independent and self-sufficient early. She developed great strength of character. She organized getting herself into Miss Porter's School in Farmington, Conn., at the time a "finishing school." Our mother, how- ever, had ambitions to attend college, so she and her brother arranged for her to be tutored at Princeton University during her last se- mester at Miss Porter's. She was accepted at Vassar, and thereby became one of the first Farmington students to attend college. At Vassar, our mother majored in En- glish literature and distinguished herself by playing the piano, being the school tennis champion for most of her tenure and gradu- ating Phi Beta Kappa. After a brief time studying the piano, she decided to follow her father into medicine, but being once - Summer 2002. Fishers Island Gazette /7 again without the necessary preparation, she attended science classes at Columbia University. A year and a halflatcr, she was accepted at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. She was oneof the few women in her medical school class and fin- ished near the top. She interned at Columbia and specialized in internal medicine. During her rotation through the surgery department in July 1939, she met our father who taught her surgery, and they were married three months later. Just after meeting our mother, Dad took her to meet his mother. Margaret Sanger wrote in her diary in August 1939. "Grant brought lovely Dr. Edwina Campbell for weekend!!! Perhaps..." Our Dad wrote his mother after the weekend: "I am so glad you agree that 1 have found 'a gem,' for I re- ally bave." Mom worked on the chest service at Bellevue Hos- pital and later joined the fac- ulty at Columbia Presbyte- rian where she worked in the outpatient clinics treating TB patients. She and Dad also worked for several summers as the summer doctors on Fishers Island. For a while during the war, she had a private prac- tice, and in 1942, she described her first day: "So far I have no furniture, so haven't even a desk to put my feet up on. I made two house calls yesterday and nearly died affright. Both are cured today, so I haven't got anything more to do." This didn't last long. She and our father were of the old school that believed that medicine was a service of helping people and making their life better. After her retirement from medicine, Mom volunteered on the oncology ward at Northern Westchester Hospital. She never told anyone that she was a physician, prefer- ring to do the work of a nurse's aide. People today still mention the wonderful care they got from both our parents. They were kept busy indeed. We have never understood how our mother managed to have, much less raise six children and still practice medicine and be involved in the community. Yes, she ran a Continu~d on pi1g~ 18 18 Fishers Island Gazette. Summer 2002 Edwina C. Sanger COl1tjllu~d from page 17 tight ship. But the care and personal atten- tion that each of us got was, in retrospect. stunning. When the next generation appeared, she would occasionally feign indifference. saying that it was up to us to raise our children. This didn't last long. She insisted upon driving Kandi to the hospital in the middle of the night when Christopher was born. She took a copy of War and Peace along just in case labor took longer than expected. Alas, the strength of character that her childhood gave her was put to the test again and again. The war was terribly traumatic for our father, and our mother devoted herself (0 his recovery. In the 1960s, shortly after our mother had a serious bour of cancer, our brother Steve was killed in action in Viet- nam. This rocked all of us. but our parents especially hard. But as one of their friends. Margot Wilkie. said recently, "Your parents had character. They carried on under distress and sorrow, and you knew they would." Our mother eventually learned how to cope with the pain of the loss, and when, 20 years later, she lost our brother Peter in a plane crash, she coped with this tragedy with wisdom, equanimity and strength. She learned through the years the most important les- son-how she wanted to live her life. Her strength of character was an inspiration to us and to her many, many friends. To everyone here she was Edwina. or Teddy, or Mrs. Sanger, or Dr. Campbell. or Aunt Teddy. or Ma Sanger, or just Ma or Grandma. To us she was indestructible. On the occasion of her 90th birthday, she an- nounced that she was not looking forward to growing old. We never thought of her as old, and we thought she would be with us forever. She entitled het autobiography, My first Ninety Years. We had no doubt that there would be another ninety. She said the week of her death that if she couldn't get up and play golf everyday, she didn't want to be here. life in a wheel- chair was not for her. She loved the game of golf and excelled in it. She was in her late 80s before we first saw her hit a drive into the rough. A week before her death. she played in the ladies Day Tournament at the Bedford Club and at age 92, with her usual piece of red yarn in her hair. led her team to victory. As her grandson Andrew said, "she went out like Ted Williams-a home run in her last at bat." Edwina C. Sanger's Children Remember A Simpler Time on FI Edwina Sanger's children gathered at her house in June and recalled the following story about their parents, who were summer doctors on the Island in the late 1940s-early 1950s: "In the days before cell phones and beepers, the problem arose about how (0 find the Island doctors in an emergency. Since our parents were more often than not on the golf course, a modified signal flag system was developed. "If there was an emergency. the patient would call. we think. the Gruner house just off the 15th green at the big club. The maid, who screened the calls, would, in a true emergency. hang a bed sheet off the top floor balcony. The sheet could be seen all over the back nine, and our parents would get the message to stop their round and go to the emergency. "None of us could seem to remember what would happen if our parents were play- ing the front nine when a crisis ensued-we suppose the patient would have to wait until our parents got to the 10th green." ~ . The next generation: (I~r) Edie Parsons, .. Patrick Rose and Paige Coolidge July 200 I at the home of Paige's great-grandfathe r. Albert H. Gordon. ...-- ~~ -'-", Edie is the daughter of Liz and Harris Parsons and granddaughter of Betty Pieshoff and Elsie and Harris Parsons. Patrick is the son of Sarah and Andrew Rose and grandson of Bernie and Art Walsh. Paige is the daughter of Faith and Peter Coolidge and grand~ daughter of Sarah F. Gordon. Faith Coolidge Photo I . , I Summer 2{J02. Pi.fhers lslalld Gautte 19 Green Thoughts I I I By Leila Hadley Luce When in Drought... Take heart. If you are concerned about water conservation as well as your bank balance, there are simple and effective strategies to keep your lawns green and healthy and your gardens flourishing. .To water a lawn the way it ought to be watered, you should soak the ground to half an inch below the grass's root system. Any more than this is wasteful. any less causes down-reaching roots to perish. You can check your lawn's moisture with a ruler. In hot summer monrhsmost rye grass and bluegrass lawns are going to need about one and one- half inches ofwarer weekly, either from rain- fall or irrigation. -The time a lawn is watered is as impor- tant as the amount of water it gets. The best time to water is in the morning between sunrise and noon, the coolest part of the day when there is less wind and heat to cause evaporation, and time ro give the ground a chance ro dry. Long periods of wetness or dampness bring about diseases, so never wa- terovernight. (Night rain is OK because rain water, as our grandmothers believed, has been scientifically proven to comain ronic ingredients.) -Reduce fertilizer applications to dimin- ish growth rare of lawn grass. -Let lawn grass grow to four inches between mowings [Q shade the roots and reduce soil evaporation, and then CUt back to three inches. - Hone the lawnmower blade for a cleaner cut to lessen water loss. Rerurn clippings to the lawn to mulch grass roOtS, add nitrogen and help retain moisture. -To aerate lawns and increase your lawn's water absorption, wear spiky golf shoes on your property walkabouts. Control traffic on lawns to prevent lawn stress and soil compaction. - Extra water is required for seedlings and plants recenrly put in the ground to become healthily established. Outdoor con- tainer plants often need daily watering dur- ing summer heat. Create catchwater soil ba- sins around newly transplanted trees, small plants, shrubs, and evergreens. For stabilized small trees, large plants and shrubs, build an earth saucer around the base of each to catch and retain water, particularly rain water, to I , I I get water to the plants' roots where it is needed. -Use mulch or ground cover to moder- ate soil temperature and comrol the growth of weeds to reduce competition for water. -Improve porous, sandy soils through which water leaches quickly. Amend soil with compost to improve its water retention by softening it so it can absorb, not repel, moisture from the sky or sprinkler. Com posted soil not only prevents erosion from wind and hurricane rains, but also helps better root systems develop to with- stand drought. -Eliminate wasteful water run-off onto paved areas by matching your sprinkler's pattern with the shape of your lawn or garden beds. I am seriously thinking of getting rid of our sprinkler system. Spray sprinklers with evaporation rates as high as 70 percent on dry days, are wasteful. You can lower yourwater- ing costs by 60 percent if you switch to drip irrigation, a system that delivers water where it is needed and in the proper amount directly into the ground, versus imprecise airborne spraying. The technology of drip irriga- tion is unsurpassed at both saving water and promoting optimal plant growth with your garden's soil neither dry- ing out nor becoming waterlogged. Companies that sell drip irrigation equipment will usually help you de- sign a system and give you instructions on set- tingit up. Drip systems can be permanent or semi-per- manent, and easily re- moved when regular cul- tivation is necessary for beds of bulbs or veg- etables. The tubing can be disguised with wood chips or mulch. Draw- backs to drip irrigation? Occasionally, the tubes get clogged. Soaker hoses, less ex- pensive than e1aboratc drip irrigation systems, and simpler to install, are an alternative. Soaker hoses can also be components of drip irrigation systems, or they can be used on their own. They release water along their full length as seepage through tiny holes or as diminutive sprays. Soaker hoses conserve water, reduce cvaporation and don't wet flower leaves. Drawbacks to soaker hoses? Water flow may be uneven if hose is placed on a slope or may be stronger in the section of hose closest to the source. For invisible watering, conventional pop- up rotors are the best, although wasteful. Drip Irrigation Online (http:// www.dripirrigationonline.com) will tell you all you want or need to know about drip/ micro-irrigation components. Also check our www.dripworksusa.com and their catalog Dripworks 2002, 190 Sanhedrin Circle, Willits, CA 95490-8753; catalog request line, 800-616-8321; order hotline, 800- 522-3 7 47; technical assistance, 707-759-6323; fax, 707- 459-9645; email.dripworks@pacific.net. . ~ \ . (I-r) James Quinn and summer residents Patrick Pendergast and Nishan Vartanian caught this 625-lb. Bluefin tuna south of Nan~ tucket last October. "We caught the fish on a I a-lb. live bluefish," Mr. Pendergast said. "We fought the fish for 53 minutes with heavy pressure, finally subduing iLlt was a cold morning when we left at 2 a.m. The fish was hooked at 6: I 0 a.m. and was in the boat by 7:30 a.m. We made the long three-hour run home and sold the fish to a fish trading company. It was up for auction the following day in Japan." The longtime friends have competed in over 20 fishingtournaments and took second place last year in the Montauk Marine Basin Shark Tournament with a 268.lb. Thresher shark. 20 Fishers Island Gazette. Summer 2002 ATOP CLAY POINT Architecturally distinctive Contemporary with breathtaking panoramic views from four terraces. Rich cyprus and antique brick exterior. Walls of windows affording marvelous light. Twelve beautifully appointed main rooms. Entrance Hall with circular oak staircase with wrought iron balustrade. Living Room and Dining Room both with Fireplaces. Four Master Bedrooms. Pine paneled Recreation Room. Dark Room. Four Bedroom Staff Quarters. Three car Garage. Six acres on one of Clay Point's highest elevations with sweeping view of the Connecticut Coast and Fishers Island sound. RARE WATERFRONT Parcel on Chocomount Beach. Over three acres. Warm southern exposure with outstanding views of Block Island Sound and Long Island beyond. Ginnel Real Estate (631) 788-7805 I I I l Summer 2001- Fishers Island Gaz.ette 21 MAGNIFICENT TUDOR Brick and shicco construction of the F. Scott Fitzgerald era. Almost 7000 square feet of unsurpassed elegance Twelve main rooms completely renovated. Grand Entrance Hall. Powder Room. Large Living Room with Fireplace and French doors to a beautiful canopied slate terrace. Formal Dining Room with Fireplace. Large Kitchen. 1st Floor Master Bedroom Suite with Fireplace and Bath. Butler's Bedroom and Bath. Three Family Bedrooms, one with Fireplace, each with Bath. Three Smaller Bedrooms and Hall Bath, Sitting Room. Basement. Three Car Garage. Private 5.7 acre grounds with spectacular southerly views of Barley Field Cove and Block Island Sound. Pool with Pool House. Tennis Court. $2,995,000 SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Approximately 1.8 acres. Fabulously private building site located off quiet dirt road on desirable East End. Distant southerly views of Block Island Sound. Property has 50' elevation and has been partially cleared. $275,000 IN THE ROUGH Private lot located near the center of the Fishers Island Golf Course. Convenient to the beaches on the East End and all activities at the Club. 1.85 Acres adjacent to the sixth hole. High, dry building site, perfect for the golfing enthusiast. $185,000 Thomas H.C. Patterson, Broker Associate Box 258, Fishers Island, NY 06390 hup://www.ginnel.com · e-mail: ginnell@aol.com 22 Fishers Island Gaz.ette . Summer 2002 ~;'. -", rT.ld'st:fc IsLe r<eaLt:d' foc, .J=fsbeRS ISlaod, o.'Jj. 06390 631-788-7882 r'" l ~._.._,c-", :-,::;-_ _ ~ .- -- - . - ~ - - ........ ... _ ~_ _._ t '. r ~....-.. _-'. .... ....: ':,;.. ,....- ~ 1-, .~-.' -....,... -0:.: :--:-1,-;"':''''" -":'- -,~-' ..''''- ."-~.:~,-,~--",,-,,,':""""':-- .", .:- ---~,. . -i~;-.~-~~ ~-~~~5-~::;'_~;~;~~~"1 _ - __~ ~.'!' .... ~<CJ'~'.")"" ~";",,-~,,,,,,,,,,,~_, ~ ~ . _'." _'" ...., - _..-_ _..; lo... ~ ".... ...._~ '_... , --' i.~ ~ - , www.mysticislerealty.com Chocomount Chocomount Beach. Approximately 3 acres of arguably the most desirous undeveloped waterfront land remaining on the Island is pocentially for sale to an interested and discerning buyer. There would be direct access and ownership of approximately 150 feet of beach front on the eastern end of Chocomount, and a proposed building site that would afford a sweeping view of the beach and Block Island Sound. The current owners are highly sensitive to the careful development of this very special property and would only consider the sale of the site to a party who shared those feelings. Serious inquiries are welcome. One of the most beautiful properties on Fishers Island. This white- washed brick Tudor house sits above Barleyfield Cove wi[h extraor- dinary ocean views and takes comple[e advantage ofi[s (fuly unique 5 3/4-acre site. The house is tas[eful and elegandy designed with a well-positioned pool, pool house and [ennis coun [ha[ have been added within [he las[ several years. The current owners have been highly successful in developing the property, inside and ou[ for en- joyable family living. The house is being offered at well below i[s replacemenr cost, at $2,995,000, Taxes $28,000, [GinnellisringJ BAGLEY REID. Broker This receudy constructed 4-bedroom, 3-bath house located in a quie[ wooded area of the Island on 1.67 acres is now offered for sale for $575,000, with taxes of approximately $6400, This almost 2600-square fool house appears well built and has mos[ cenainly been carefully main[ained by [he owners. In addi[ion to an aurac- live living room and separate dining area, [here is a most comfort- able TV or family room on the ground floor. The modern kitchen appears very functional and an attractive work area. There are nu- merous dose[s and extra storage and u[ili[y spaces. SUE HORN. Salesperson Summer 1()()1- f"ishers Island Gazette 23 I r l www.mysticislerealty.com ( I . . Spectacular views of Barleyfield Pond and ocean on approx. 1.7 acres. Large paneled living room with fireplace opening to bluestone terrace and pool. Dining room, also with fireplace, accesses spacious modern eat-in kitchen. Separate first floor guest wing includes two double bedrooms and bath. Second floor master bedroom suite has sitting room, fireplace, modern bath, water views; four bedrooms, two baths; help's room with bath. Renovated f..""tmily room has separate access to pool. Two-car garage and automatic sprinkler for grounds. House partially winterized with three zone oil fired system. Updated wiring throughout. Pool recently resurfaced with new teak decking surrounding pool. Carefully landscaped grounds. $1,950,000, taxes approx. $11,000. Balconies and outside decks command distant views of both sides Extremely large shingle house affords views of West Harbor from of the Island. A GO-foot heated indoor lap pool is attached to the wrap-around porch. Original portion of house has living room house in a solarium-like structure with 20 foot+ ceilings. There are with sliding glass doors to porch; dining room, with porch access, 4 double bedrooms each with marble tiled bath; stunning master and kitchen. Second floor has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths; third floor bedroom suite is on top floor. Large living room/dining room with has 3 small bedrooms, 1 bath. Back portion of house has large fireplace overlooks pool area from above. An efficient attractive playroom area, 3 bedrooms, 2 modern baths and separate kitchen. kitchen and separate office space is on the same level. House is Basement has space for several cars; separate winterized one- situated on 2.5 naturally landscaped acres overlooking Barleyfield bedroom cottage with small outside deck. House needs some Pond and the ocean beyond. Partially furnished. Fully winterized. cosmetic work, bur has great space, is conveniently located in West Taxes approximately $10,000. Asking price $1,900,000. End and has a gteat deal of potential. $495,000, taxes $3800. rnJ1sLfc IsLe ReaL"tJ1 fDC, 24 Fislrers [stand Gazene. Summer 2f){}2 .- Letters to the Editor Land Preservation COlltinued from page 3 Pre-K-6 Sludentswill fall 25% from 20 ro 15. thc numbcr of Island high school students 21 % from 14 to 11, and the total Island school population 20% from 44 to 35. The cost per Island student will increase by 30% from $50.250 ro $65.300. The magnet pro- gram will be stretched to its educational and financial limits. 1 believe that the Island will very soon miss Ms. Koehnen, who has the unique combination of cducational experi- ence and administrative skills needed to deal with this fundamental demographic prob- lem by leading a restructuring of the elemen- tary school and an examination of all of the options for giving Island high school stu- dents a better education and a wider social expenence. I dunk my colleagues on the Board for their selfless service and dedication to our children, and wish the new Board every success in grappling with the problems that lie ahead. Sincerely, Margaret E. Bryan Horning/Flora Ctmtinued from page 11 Fishers Island, can still be found in Connecti- cut swamps." Mr. Horning and Mr. Tucker plan to publish their findings. Thus far they have published a 1993 report in conjunction with the Island watershed study. In that report, they commented on a "remarkable" number of rare plants in the Island watershed. Those endangered, threatened and rare plants were Spotted Pondweed, Emmons Sedge, Rusty Flatsedge, Watermeal, Ladies-tresses. Golden Dock, Red Pigweed. Pigweed, Silverweed. Bushy Rockrose. Green Parrot. Feather Mil- foil. Seaside Angelica, Featherfoil, Neckweed and Osier-Aster. Whcn asked about the future of this 17- year study. Mr. Horning replied, "We've just begun!" The Fishers Island Gazette in February published. A Collection of Stories. by Robert S. Morton. The 67-page soft-cover book includes Mr. Morton's 1991-1998 essays reprinted from the Gazette. The book is available at The Pickett Fence for $10. ..U Classic Elements... COlltinued from page 9 financial support for the Land Trust will enable it to carry on with a program, which will be a benefit to all of us. Everyone on the Island has a stake in this. Our land preservation initiative will be a long-term effort. We hope to develop better informational brochures to help landowners understand the many options open to them; but, for now, we hope that those interested in furthering this program will call or write Robert J. Miller, 10 Bluewater Hill South, Westport CT 06880. 203-977-7327; or Penelope Sharp, 225 Reed Gap Road East, Northford cr 06472, 203-484-0134; or Stephen Malinowski, PO Box 402, Fishers Island NY 06390,631-788-7889; or Tom Cashel. 27 Main St., Walpole NH 03609, 603-756-2909. We will all live to regret the conse- quences if we do nor plan now to keep Fishers Island free of the congestion that has already significantly diminished the values and en- joyment of life on other nearby islands. This land preservation initiative is about more than just conserving the view. It is about conscrving our unique character so that Fishers Island remains Fishers Island. ...combine to create a relaxed style, soothing colors and luxurious touches. This most ap- pealing four year old resi- dence has nine rooms including four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Located on the East End of Fishers Island, it is a perfect refuge for fulhime use or as a retreat for ex- tended family and week- end guests. $575,000 Doyen. McBride REALTORS@ 860.4345838 ~ 631.788.7303 . ~ WPBA Summer 2002. Fishers Is/mid Gazelle 25 . Conti1lued from page 29 lots and the ferry. In 1986, a 3D-member committee of summer and winter residents, with Trust results in hand, was charged with coming up with a Growth Plan similar to a successful one in Mr. Burnham's home town of Hudson Ohio. Me. Burr, a member of that committee, said one of the Growth Plan's tenets was strengthening the year-round population. "Within a month of rendering the Growth Plan, we learned that 24 acres on the West End was to be sold, and it was already under contract," Mr. Burr said. "We went to the seller, Annette Walsh, and said, 'We think this is more important, and we will match the bid you have.' We had no corpo- ration and no money at the time, but that is how Walsh Park came to pass. (The corpora- cion was hastily founded, and thanks to over 50 Island families, almost a million dollars was raised over the next year.) "The original purchaser had planned to put up four houses. The property had room for up to 30 houses, but in deference to the neighbors, we scaled it back to 12. WPBA owns the land under the houses, extending a long-term lease to owners to have their houses r . I , I on the land. This enables WPBA to maintain control, thus keeping these houses for year- round residents." Since developing the affordable housing neighborhood, WPBA has purchased one of the houses, which it currently rents. WPBA also owns the Rugg house, which should be rented by this summer and the Middleton house, currently under renovation. The work on that house, which should be completed in a few months, is being done by Z&S Con- tracting, with sweat equity from one of its employees who will be renting the house. WPBA is in the early stages of a capital campaign. The corporation would like to use an infusion of funds to expand the stock of rental and owned housing for year-round residents. Fundswill also be used to eliminate current indebtedness from recent home pur- chases and to respond to a matching gift opportunity. Other than the annual golf tournament, the Walsh Park Open, this is WPRA's first appeal since 1987. ~1~r~0~i~rii~&~~~1i~~~ ~:if~~.. ~~- ."~"'-;'.~~~"~:"-~"-:~~~?"'~'~_$ ":!"'~". ~--:~~'.:-":' . -' ;:~~n';'~~:?i:~!;C'<~~~~}."?~~~~ _4- ".~':(f.""'''' ~y~-- .~?: ~~:~-- ..- ..:~:". - - . _.?~~~<-:('~ ~::--:_'<:i->';{";:"'/;~::.:::--_"*.-"""---"- - - ... ~. --~...._-...- ',;: ~"~'. ".r.~-' ....-r.. .-:""- - ~----:~~r-:4;~ -:::--- ~~ -:~~~.;'rtF~~~""'" ;-" - - "' ~~~. ~ --~y~~:1:- ff'.... Michelle Hallagan Photo . Isabelle Hallagan made her mark on Isabella Beach last summer. I . r wolford . Hanro . Eda . Eres Nina Ricci ' Cafucine Puerari . ChanM/e La Per/a . AUbade ' Cosabe//a ' . . I \ - It,. 26 Fishers Is/arId Gazette. Summer 1(J()] FISHERS I SLAN D M@bir FUll SERVICE STATION Official New York State Auto I nspection Station CARCO@ INSPECTION Fuel Oil Gasoline Propane Party Ice Diesel Service 1 When you're in trouble, who are you going to call? E. Riley, station manager 631-788-7311 · 631-788-5543, fax · Emergency only: 788-7178 ISLAND HARDWARE More than j list locks and hinges 788-7233 SERV,:iTIIR@ ...- B . . ~-.... 'M enJamm oore @ L.... PAINTS J Busy Su........er in Ne'W' London . Whether you are exasperated by the traffic or looking for an otT~lsland diversion, New London is beginning to ex- pand its summer attractions. 25th Annual Sailfest July 12-14: Foxwoods Resort Casino is planning the largest summertime fireworks program in the U.S. (other than July 4th in New York) in honor of and in memory of emergency services personnel. New London Film Festival July 26, Garde Arts Center. The Library of Congress film division is partnering with the Garde to help secure rare prints of classic films. Among new films to be screened is the East Co~st premiere of Crazyas H~II, directed by Eriq La Salle (Dr. Benton of ER fame) who will be one of the festival's guests of honor. Nutmeg Games July 27-Aug. 4: An estimated 50,000 visitors, 7000 athletes and 1500 volunteers are expected at the N uuneg State Games. Connccticuc's largest amateur sports festival has moved [0 New London after five years in Hanford. New London will host the games in 2002 and 2003, with an option for 2004. ~ The "Olympic-style" games will be based on the campus af Cannecticuc College, with additional venues in Waterford and East Lyme. Cruise Ships All summer: Two cruise ships will dock at Waterfront Park next to the F.I. ferry terminal more than a dozen times this sum- mer. American Cruise Lines of Had dam will dock the 165-foo, American Eagle and the I 68-foot American Glory, both of which will be picking up passengers far seven- and eight- day cruises. Saturday Market Tents will be set up at Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. every Saturday through Aug. 31, except July 13. Ten to 12 vendors at a time will sell items such as jewelry, beadwork, tapestry bags, Peruvian an, crafts and spe- cial ty foods. Ft. Trumbull State Park in New Lon- don, officially opened June 14, afte, the National Park Service signed the deed over to the State of Connecticut. The park is the result of $20 million and four years of con- struction at the site of the former Naval Underwater Sound Lab. The 16-acre park is Summer 2()02. Fishers Island Gazette 27 the nation's only military fon with history from the Revolucionary War to the Cold War. The fonwas built in 1777, demolished and rebuilt in 1812, and razed and rebuilt in 1839 with Egyptian Revival architecture. Coast Guard A.r...ed in N.L. The u.s. Coast Gua;d has permanently assigned a 140-ft. tugboat with twin .sO-caliber machine guns to New London. Whether a comfort or a reminder, the Coast Guard has imposed tough new regula- tions, which will be tested during the busy summer recreational boating season. Strict limitations extend [0 watercraft near Navy and Coast Guard ships and other potential targets, such as the Electric Boat shipyard and U.S. Submarine base in Groton, and Millstone nuclear complex in Watcrford. Restrictions on operating within 500 yards of a submarine will prevent anyone from sailing on the Thames River when a warship leaves or returns because ponions of the channel are not wide enough, said James Avery of ,he Thames Yacht Club. I I I I ----;.&~ Congratulate that new Mom and Web ,'\'urSff)' Dad and let them know you care. You can even see their baby and order pictures! I ~=-=~ TlfE HEALTH CONNEGlON Reserach over 1,500 timely medical articles that will help you become a better health care consumer. * You also can find a guide for visitors including visiting hours, directions and your patient rights. 8p"0<11. Find many job opportunities Pro,!!,.,"s avai!able at Lawrence & Memorial or visit the medical staff directory online. , Community Health tt View a fu!1 list of educational and medical programs and services offered to our community. LAWRENCE ~.- - 365 Montauk Ave. & MEMORIAL' New London, a HaS PIT A L (860)442-0711 Ou, S.uUite Facilititj 28 Fishers Islalld Gazene . 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Cantwell AGENT 104 Edwards Ave. Calverton, NY 11933 631-727-7766 631-727-7941, fax Slimmer }001 - Fishers Isla/ld Gazette 29 FICA &. ~PBA on .he MOTe... . , There is a growing call within the community for a task force to study the multiple issues of a plummet- ingyear-round population. now estimated to be between 200 and 250. as well as housing and the education of Island children. While the year-round population de- clines. the summer population strengthens. Large homes continue to be built. and former summer residents are moving to the Island year-round. A concerned Fishers Island De- velopment Corporation is trying to draw attention to what Fishers Island would be like if all privately held lots were developed [see story 00 page 9]. Responding to the increasing gravity of the situation. the Fishers Island Civic Asso- ciation (FICA) this winter formed a sub- committee of its Board to organize a re- examination of the issues addressed in the 1987 Growth Plan [see story at right], last amended in 1994. The original Growth Plan established the following goals: - Fishers Island must have a viable year- round population. - Efforts must be made to slow the growth of the seasonal population. -The Island should remain a residential community. -The natural environment must be pro- tected. -For the foreseeable future, the Island's governance will remain the same. "Everyone agrees that the issues have not changed." said FICA co-president John Spofford. "blll a mean-spiritedness has evolved in recent years that has infected the community. We have to look to ourselves, honestly, and decide. Ifweare really commit- ted to increasing the year-round population, then everything we do must be directed to that end." Me. Spofford and co-committee mem- bers Heather Ferguson and Penni Sharp have proposed retiring the title. "Growth Plan," and replacing it with. "A Program for a Viable Island Community." They intend to develop a strong factual base for key issues. One way to do that is through a symposium, currently in the planning stages, which will bring together individuals experienced in problems similar to lhose facing Fishers Island. The group is looking for input from all r . r. Island organizalions and interested individu- als to bring the community together in a collaborative effort. If you have ideas or would like to help, please email or call Healher Ferguson, fergusoh@pomfrelschool.org or 860-928-3268. WPBA. Considers Building Renlals The Walsh Park Benevolent Asso- cialion (WPBA) is considering building attached rental housing on Fishers Island. "This is a complicated and risl'Y project, bm we are currently collecting informal ion abom property availability. lOne changes and financing," said Frank Burr, WPBA presi- demo "It would require a significam amoum of money. The estimale is over $100,000 for each basic two-bedroom unit. but lhe end price will depend on lhe number of units and lype of construction." WPBA has been re!uctanl (0 gel into lhe remal business for a number of reasons in- cluding management concerns with lenanls' rights issues. Al a 1997 Fishers Island Civic Associa- lion (FICA) meeting. year-round res idem Cynthia Riley pre- semed a detailed ac- counl of available rental units. describing inadequale septic sys- tems.leaky roofs. kero- sene as the only source of heal. faulty electri- cal syslems. malfunc- tioning furnaces and a furnace in lhe middle of a living room. Many commu- nily members believe thal Fishers Island's population decline is directly linked (0 lhe lack ofIsland housing. "There are 10ls of reasons why people don't come to or stay on Fishers Island." Mr. Burr said. "Housing is certainly an important issue, but it is nOl the only issue. Currently, we have only three qualified applicams waiting for housing in Walsh Park. "Housing. school slability. meaningful jobs for women and social opporlunities be- ing on the same plane-I see lhese as lhe hub of the problem." Me. Burr thinks it is importam to set goals and implement plans. "If the Island had not developed the Growth Plan in 1987. rhere would be no Walsh Park today. And wilham Walsh Park. we would have lost families crucial to dIe Fishers Island community." Brad Burnham was FICA presidenl in 1984 when the civic association commis. sioned the Trusl for Public Land to do a survey of Fishers Island. The Trust looked al lhe state ofdevelopmem and lhe potential for development on lhe Island. and made sug- gestions after lookingat infrastrucmre. maps, Co1/t;lIIud 011 pag~ 24 . Noank veterinarian Marc sminkey DVM [see story on page 31] gives "Jasper" his annual vaccination in the front yard of Sue and Luis Horn's Walsh Park home. The Horns have lived in the neighborhood since 1996. 30 Fishers Isla"d Gazette. Summer 2(}(}2 Esen10hr LAND & SEASCAPES BOX 34 GREENDELL N.J 07830 (973) 383- 1269 FISHERS ISLAND NY 631 .788.7430 Sound Home Inspections, Inc. "Professional home inspection, from basement to chimney" Tom Morgan NOTIonally Certified, American Society of Home Inspectors #5535 ConnecTIcut Ucense #HOI.234 Fully Insured 19 years' experience Over 5,000 homes inspected . On-site computer generated reports . Specializing in older homes and commercial structures 860-445-1236 fax 860-572-9148 ."'"'''''''''''' C. .} ~"''''';'''IIII\\\\$f' PO Box 393. Mystic CT 06355 www.soundhomeinspections.com CJI- f' - ~ - "T/" O. Tim, Ai,U.," cuort - ~ T~in and Turbine ~~!lJ'i~. -;-; Cl1aiie~'S~e~~we. 4" . / RESERVATIONS and INFORMATION 1-800-243-8623 1-860-448-1646 24-hr. 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I ~ I By Cynthia Riley After Marc Sminkey DVM bought a veterinary practice in Noank in the fall of 2000, I asked him about coming to Fishers to treat pets, and he was really enthusiastic. It's a nuisance to bring a pet on the ferry and then cool your heels, waiting for the ferry back to the Island. Because of this, people can let routine care slide. We go door to door, greatly minimizing the stress pets experience with an office visit. Also, it is a huge time-saver for the owners, and the cost of a house visit is far less than a round~trip ticket on the ferry. Marc is warm and friendly, making it dear that all ques- tions are good ones. The first monthly trip was in November 2000, and the number of patients has grown since then. Most times, he brings a vet tech with him, but sometimes he doesn't, in which case I function as his technician. We've had some really happy moments, some funny moments and some sad ones. We've seen dogs at the hardware store, Mobil station, firehouse and many, many homes. Sometimes on the front step of a porch overlooking the sea, sometimes on a kitchen table, and sometimes, in the case of angry cats, under a bed. We can be surrounded by little children asking questions oremer an empty house, the owner gone, a blank check on the table with a note saying what needs to be done. We've seen patients at night widl headlights from our cars, and we've seen them outside in the rain and in the sun. We've also gone tripping through night-darkened lawns looking for stool samples. We've been hissed at, growled at, licked and hugged by dogs and cats. We began with dogs and cats, but have rescued a seagull with a wing infection, seen birds and a horse. Sometimes it is just a consultation, other times a full-fledged visit that results in recommendation for surgery. Since Marc comes over with a medical bag that has finite space, sometimes we need I I . i' a medicine that he didn't bring. Mike Conroy, captain of the BD boat, helps with delivery. Mike gets the meds from Marc's staff on the mainland, delivers them to me, and I deliver them to the pet owners. If there is one thing that I do here that I feel is really valuable, it is bringing the vet to the Island. I also serve as a telephone contact in emergencies. Having three dogs and a cat, I love having the vet come here. If! can make that same service available to everyone, I feel so good. I get calls all the time from people who just want someone to talk to, someone to say, yes, your pet needs a vet. When Marc gets here, I tell him who is grieving and who has just lost a pet. I've held recently-deceased cats in my arms, just to be there to tell the owner that yes, "She is gone." One of the problems we have run into, however. is anticipating what Marc should pack in his medical bag. No matter how prepared we are, there is always something more he could have r brought. When I post the sign that the vet is coming, it works best if people call for an appoint- ment eXplaining the problem, just asiftheywerego- ing to the veteri- nary hospital. Often though, we get patients who caU at the last minute, so sometimes we don't have every- thing we need. The vet will be here July 24 and twice in August. Please call me for an appointment, 788-7178, and leave a message on my machine. Don't teU [my husband] Eddie or stop me at the post office. We Note to Cat Owners: The feral cat programt sponsored by the Fishers Island Conservancy, is underway to trap, test, inoculate, neuter and release feral cats. Please make sure your roaming pet cats wear a collar or some other form of identification. Only cats clearly identified as pets will be released untreated. Trapping and surgery will take place July 9, July IO,July 23,July 24 and twice in August. For further information call Cynthia Riley 788-7178. might forget. Marc attended University of Vermont, earning a degree in Wildlife Biology. While a Vermont State Game Warden, working for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, he studied veterinary medicine. He is board certified in both Connecticut and New York. ,,..;ljl "1 - --.... :--_~. f \-~ Cynthia Riley Photo . Marc Sminkey DVM prepares vaccine for a feral cat. The Fishers Island Conservancy, with the help of an anonymous donor, is sponsoring a trial program to catch. inoculate. neuter and release healthy feral cats [see Gazette Vol. 16 No. I page 29]. "Once we have a permanent space, we'" step up the pace in catching and neutering wild cats. For now. surgery has been at the BD paintshop and the Transfer Station. Bobby Scott and Don Brown have been incredibly helpful:' said Cynthia Riley, who is coordinating the program. 32 Fishers Tdand Gazene. 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Pick up one per household at district building. .Capping of Pickett Landfill should be completed in 2003. Thete will be wotk at the site during the summer, but no heavy trucks will be on the toad. When completed, landfill will be an 8-acre open meadow th;H may be used for hiking trails. Open Space Preservation -Fishers Island has paid in excess of $600,000 to the Town ofSomhold (thtough the 2 percent land transfer tax) for land preservation, but has not yet received a penny to purchase land or easements on the Island. FI Yacht Club: Walter Keenan .The yacht club has filed for thtee pet- mits to renovate the marina with the reconfiguration of the T dock and the addi- tion of floating docks. The club, which will spend $65,000 on the project, is currently awaiting permit approval from the Army Corps of Engineers. Emergency Preparedness - Emergency instructions are in the tele- phone book. If you hear a 3-minute continu- ous warning siren, immediately check radio or television. If evacuation is necessary, ferry- boats will be at the dock and will leave for Stonington. SoutllOld makes the final deci- sion ro evacuate. This plan applies year- round, even in summer with 3000 people on the Island. Anyone with a better plan should call Michaellmbriglio, and he will submit it to the authorities. Home Health Care -The contract with the Utopia program and Suffolk County should have been final- ized] une 1. Connecticut personnel will assist with Island home health care (when pre- scribed by a doctor). Diana Shillo, a licensed registered nurse in N.Y. and Conn. will su- pervise. Medicare (according to need) will reimburse all costs. I r I . ~ Dexter &. Healh Eleded 10 Board of Ed. The Fishers Island community elected two new members to its Board of Education this May. Robert Dexter and Karla Heath will replace Traei Thibodeau and Aaron Lusker. Mr. Dexter, 60, took the top spot largely because of his remarks at an Island People's Project-sponsored candidates' forum the night before the election. Many people didn't know him, but his remarks struck a chord. In fact, Mr. Dexter was a regular summer resi- dent hete ftom 1958-1988, when his pettO- chemical career took him to Louisiana and Texas. He and his wife moved to Fishers as full time residents in May 200 I. Mr. Dexter is married to Diane Dawson Dexter, a science teacher and daughter of the late AI Dawson, a popular and active member of the Fishers Island community, who died in 1994. At the forum, Mr. Dexter acknowledged that Supt. Kathy Koehnen had made definite improvements to the school, "but did the ends justify the means?" he asked. "Her ap- proach might have fit with a large city, but not here. I fault the Board; she should have been managed. "For the current style oflife to continue on the Island, the school must stay in exist- ence. The Island won't die if the school goes. Residents can pay for services, but it won't be the same. The churches would close; all that would go. If that happened, my wife and 1 would leave the Island." Mr. Dexter, who has an MA in chemical engineering, thinks the Island can grow. He also brings extensive experience in business, including management, R&D, purchasing, sales and marketing. "Most of aU, however, I am retired and can bring time." Ms. Heath has lived on Fishers Island fOt 21 yeatS, and she and her husband Russell have two sons who have gone through the Island school system. Their younger son, Kyle, is a junior. "I decided to run because a lot of people were frustrated with how the Board of Edu- cation meetings were being conducted. It didn't seem that the issues were being ad- dressed. There didn't seem to be discussion. Watching the meetings, you couldn'( (ell how their decisions were coming about. "I would try to effect a change in the policy that has shut the public out. By stifling public comment and questions, there is too much of a rift between the community and the Board. "My main reason for joining the Board is to save the school. I believe we must keep the school open at any cost, because without it the infrastructure of the Island will die. The magnet program is an important area that needs work in order to fill out the school and help it grow in stature. "Our problems are not just the school, not just employment. Everyone has got to try to work on their particular area. Before the election, the candidates agreed that whoever did not make it onto the Board would try to form a committee to look into ways of draw- ing people to the Island and encouraging them to stay." Mr. Dexter and Ms. Heath assume their new positions July I. o '0 ~ o ~ ~ ~ . ~ E ~ " . Alicia Cairns as Mrs. Sowerberry in this year's FI School musical, Oliver, May 17 and 18. Fifty. three members ofthe community participated, and businesses donated time and materials during a busy spring. "Fishers Island at its best," one admirer said. [See second photo on page 41] 34 Fishers Island Gazelle. Summer 2002 FISHER~r5l)NDfi~c~ss~;(~~::t)N fr:~ I(; r: !E;V"" /e Box 4~4, Fishers Island NY 06390 - -""i'el~.s-.F.a~ · 631-788-7029 John Spofford & Twig Stickney. Co-Presidents Nancy Hunt. Secretary Jay Parsons. Treasurer Board Members Barry Bryan, Heather Ferguson, Mike Imbriglio Sarah Malinowski, Speedy Mettler Carol Ridgway, Penni Sharp, Janio Spinola Louisa Evans, Ex officio The Fishers Island Civic Association exists to promote the economic, civic and social wel(are o( the people o( Fishers Island. Quarterly meetings provide (arums (or discussions o( Island issues and reports (rom Island organizations. Annual dues: Individual $10; Family $15 Subscribing $25; Supporting $50 Sustaining $100 FIDCO can and will revoke your right to drive past the gate house. 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Recently extending its focus, however, ICC has begun funding winter programs, as well. Four years ago, ICC began (0 support musical events for the year-round commu- nity. In the last two years, enrichment pro- grams and student trips have been added, including one each month this year from January to May. "We have been extending our support to year-round residents for some time," said Ghislaine Boulanger, ICC co-president with Linda Musser. "With additional contribu- tions and the help of Rosemary Baue and, particularly, Cynthia Riley, we have been able (0 formalize a wimer program." In another effort (0 reach all of Fishers Island, ICC will present a free Blue Grass concert July 28 under the tent at the Fishers Island Yacht Club. This event, (0 which all are welcome, is carefully timed (0 follow a softball game. Early Ice concerts were more tradi- tional, centering on pianists, likely because Mrs. Allerton (Rita) Cushman had a baby grand piano in a large room in her home. "Mrs. Cushman was an energetic doer with a great interest in the arts and had recently bought the former John Hanes property. She was acutely aware of the lack of 'culture' on the Island and became the impetus for found- ing ICC," said Bagley Reid, a 20-yeat ICC Board member. "We had about two classical concerts a season. Initially, it was run on a shoestring, with support from Mrs. Cushman. We uti- lized the Young Concerts Artist group in New York City," Mr. Reid said. fu the years passed, Ice began to draw increasingly ac- complished musicians and now lists world class concert pianists, jazz artists, chamber groups and cabaret stars on its roster of visit- . . . lI1g mUSICians. Recent ICe-sponsored programs include: January: (Co-sponsored with IPPl Tom Callinan, Connecticut's first troubador, at the Senior luncheon. February: Trip for 3rd through 8th grades to see, The Mystery of King Tut, at the Garde Theater in New London. Marth: Trip for 9th through 12th grades to see o musical version of, Romeo and Juliet, at the Garde Theater. April: (Co-'ponsored w;th IPPI Storytellerotthe library for Pre-k-2nd grades. May: Paid for professional musicians in the FI School/community ploy, Oliver. , This season's ICC programs include: Sun. July 7: The annual Fife and Drum Corps parade and concert an the V;IIage Green. Fri. July 12: At the Buckner-Orr home, the Raphael Trio (piano, vial;n and cella) will perform a classical program. This vibrant group has iustcelebrated its 25thanniversaty. They have recently performed the complete trias 01 Beethoven and Mozart and appeared at mus;c lest;vals warldwide--always greeted with the highest accolades. Man. July 15: Outdoor concert, 5 p.m. an the Village Green. Tam Callinan and les Julian, award winning songwriters, perform to aud;ences 01 all ages. ICC joins IPP and FI library in sponsoring this fam;ly/cammunity concert. Sun. July 28: Fishers Island Yacht Club, Iree concert under the tent, Eastbound Freight Bluegrass Band. Fiddle, bonja, mandal;n, gui- tar, bass and vocals. Fri. Aug. 9: Stowe Phelps and Fdends w;ll return to the F;shers Island Club far an evening of popular music entitled, ''The Many Faces of love." Fd. Aug. 23: Union Chapel, a classical concert, featuring piano and woodwind in- struments, by, "Musicians from Marlboro," a group involved in the famous summer music festival in Vermont. .s ~ i3 . . E . , " i:' . < , o U . Light Vessel 13, Bartlett's Reef Lightship, published circa 1890: When lighthouses were too costly or impossible to erect, lightships served the same purpose. The ships were anchored in place by thick cables attached to heavy anchors. After 13 years of service off Massachusetts, LV 13 was assigned to Bartlett's Reef in 1867. Except for periods of repair, or when carried off station by ice (up to three feet thick) and gales, LV 13 remained on duty northwest of Fishers Island until 1933. LigJ.lJ.ouses &. LigJ.lsJ.ips ExJ.iLilion Surrounding Lights: The Historic Lighthouses and Lightships that Encircled Fishers Island, is this slimmer's H.L. Ferguson Museum exhibi- tion on display June 29 through Labor Day at Bagley's Barn Annex, across from the Fishers Island Yacht Club. The temporary exhibition, researched and assembled by Pierce Rafferty, was sparked hyaSept. 8, 1881 articlerhat appeared in the New London Day. The claim was made that from a summer cottage on a bluff at the southwest edge of Fishers Island, the ob- server could see, on any clear night, the lights of 19 lighrhouses. "This year's show provides a rich por- trait of the historic lights that once guided, and in most cases still guide, navigation in the region," Mr. Rafferty said. "Familiar light- houses close to Fishers Island are exam i ned in depth, but the exhibition also provides fasci- nating views of the many distant structures that we often see as mere bumps on the horizon or flickers in the night sky. The show also includes more than the original 19 lights seen from Fishers in 1881. Some of our neighboring lighthouses have been built since then." Visit the exhibition Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m. to noon; Sun. 11 a.m. to noon; when the Barn Annex door is open, or call 788-7293 for a special appointment. 38 Fishers Islalld Dazette . Summer 2(}(}2 LoLsler N.....Lers Lo"W' B..I Are ReLo..nding The number of legal-size lobsters in Long Island Sound is the lowest in 18 years, but in spite of that, the lobster population has shown remarkable signs of a turn-around. A Conn. Department of Environmental Proteccion survey con- ducted last fall reveals the continuing effects of the 1999 die-ofT, coupled, however, with an apparent compensatory increase in repro- ductive potential. The percentage of all female lobsters bearing eggs increased to 23 percent, more than double the average since 1984. Even more notable, said DEI> officials, was that more than 46 percent of all female lobsters that were under legal size were bearing eggs-the highest percentage ever observed. We will work with your fabric or you may select from our complete line of decorator fabrics. Custom ~'.'!J!. 20-50% OFF Also... 20-30% on ALL Upholstery Fabric Drapes 0 Vertical & Mini Blinds 0 Bedspreads .;,)o~'J,. "1,~ We carry a complete line of decorating fabrics perfect for every home... Call 444-1619 ""........ for Pick up and Delivery "At Home Service" at F.I Ferry 601 Broad Street 0 New London July & Aug. Tide Calendars -New london orea. (West Harbor: highwater -0:01 min.; low water .0:06 min.l JULY SUNDAY MONDAY I 2002 SATlJRDAY TUESDAY WEoDNESOAy THURSDAy FRIDAY =="'~ -~ 071)/ July & August 2002 Tide Calendars courtesy of Tidelines ™ P.O. Box 230431, Encinitos CA 92023-0431 800-345-8524. www.tidelines.com AUGUST 2002 SUNDAy I M<JNDAY TlJEoSDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATlJRDAY """" ",.. ,,~"" ,.." """..".." ,,,...,,..,,,. ..,,,,,, ,." ;"'...;'.,..~ ~ ~-' Tidelines™ hJlI color, hJlI size wall calendars also available for other coastal orem in USA, including Col., Fla. and R.t. CATCH THE BOATING SPIRIT THIS SUMMER! 631.788.7528 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 4:30 . mULWEATHERGI'AR' LIF~ JACKETS ,. -.. "'""' ~... - SATURDAY 8:00 -4:30 "IN SEASON" IPP , Jul.l-Aug. 9: 31stAnnuallPP Sum- mer Program: Morning Program. M-F. 9 a.m.-noon at F.1. School. open to children. ages 4-11. Meg Atkin. director. Register Mondays at the school for attendance by the week. IPP Swim Program: Dock Beach life- guard on duty M-F, 1-5 p.m. Swimming lessons, Dock Beach, two afternoons a week. Mini-Swim classes for pre-schoolers also available. Jul. 7: "July 4th"IPP Bike Parade and fife & drum concert on the Village Green. July 15: Outdoor concert, Les Julian and Tom Callinan,S p.m. on the Village Green. Jointly sponsored by IPP, Island Concerts Committee and FI Library. Jul. 20: Arts/Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-l p.m. (Rain date, Jul. 21). Registration and set-up 8-9 a.m. $25/one date, $40/both dates, $3/children's table (arts & crafts only, no games). Call Jeanine Edwards Kelly, 508-564-9937, for further information. Jul. 20: IPP House & Garden Tour, noon-4 p.m. Call Molly Frank, 631-788-7984 to volunteer. Buy tickets at the Arts/Crafts Show July 20 or at Hair of the Dog Liquor Store. Aug. 15: Open meeting,S p.m. at the library. Aug. 17: Arts/Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-l p.m. (Rain date, Aug. 18). NOTE: Fishers Island has many tal- ented residents. If you are willing to share a special skill, such as painting, drama or fishing in a short IPP workshop for the chil- dren, please call Meg Atkin, 788-7469. IPP owns and maintains Dock Beach and the ballfield. Please treat these areas with respect and clean up after use. No dogs allowed on Dock Beach. . . . PO & UTILITY HOURS , . Post office hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed for lunch, 1-2:15 p.m.), Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. For same-day mailing, all mail and packages must be stamped and ready to go by 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 :30 a.m. Saturdays. FI Utility Co. summer hours, June 17-Aug. 30: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-noon. After Aug. 30: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed for lunch, noon-l p.m.) . . . WPBA. BENEFIT , 15'" Walsh Park Open: July 27, noon at Hay Harbor Golf Club, $65 per person. The Open benefits Walsh Park Benevolent Association, which is devoted to increasing housing for year-round residents. ~ FICA. Meeting Sal. Aug. 3, 4 p.m. at the school. Annual Southotd Town Board Meeting Wed. Aug. 7, 1 p.m. at F.1. School. FERGUSON MUSEUM Temporary Quarters: Bagley's Barn Annex, across from FI Yacht Club. Summer hours: Jun. 29-Labor Day: Fri. and Sat. 9:00 a.m.-noon; Sun. 11 :00 a.m.-noon; when the Barn Annex door is open or by special appointment. Please call 788-7293. Nature Walks: Tuesdays, 2 p.m. (adults & children); Wednesdays, 2 p.m. (adults only). Meet at Bagley's Barn. Summer Exhibition: "Surrounding Lights: The Historic Lighthouses and Lightships that Encircled Fishers Island" at Bagley's Barn Annex. . . . EI. LlBRA.RY Visit the library often: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-noon and Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 1 :30 p.m.-5 p.m. Story Hour: Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. Adopt-a-Book: Jul. 20 and Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. at the Village Green. Library bags for sale: Canvas, $20, waterproof $25. Watch for news about the annual creative writing contest. . . . Dodor's Office Hours: Office hours are: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-noon; Mon. 6-7 p.m. Island doctor, Jack Hand, M.D. reminds all residents that there is the potential for Lyme disease on Fishers Is- land this summer. Check body regularly for the pinpoint-size ticks, and whenever pos- sible, tuck long pants into socks while walk- ing through tall grass or woodlands. . . . Cl.urcl. Thrift Stores UNION CHAPEL The Ladies Aid ThriftShop: Thurs., 3 p.m.-S p.m.; Sat.,10 a.m.-noon. Donations are appreciated. Please, no soiled or dam- aged items. OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH The Rummage: Fri., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-noon. Donations may be left on basement steps. Slimmer 20112 . Ff~hers Isla"d Gazelle 39 FERRY Aug. 13: FI Ferry District election, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., firehouse (registered voters and real property owners eligible to vote). Aug. 23: FI Ferry District budget meet- ing, 6 p.m., FI School. Summer hours for reservations at ferry annex through Columbus Day week- end: Mon.-Thurs., 9-11 a.m., 2-3:15 p.m.; Fri., 9-11 a.m.. 2-4:30 p.m.. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Credit cards will soon be accepted for payment of reservations, passage and commuter books. An ATM machine will soon be in- stalled on the first floor inside the ferry of- fice, rather than routine check cashing at the ferry district manger's office. IHP Benefit Sale A benefit sale is scheduled July 12-14 at the Hay Harbor Club. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Island Health Project (IHP). Vendors include: Josephine Sasso, women's clothing; lin- ens by MaryJo Chapoton; Trillion, estate jewelry; 12S Benefit Street Antiques; Cali- fornia Collector's Gallery, paintings, cigar box purses, beach bags, jewelry; and House ot Needlepoint. Bring guests and friends, everyone is welcome. Councilwoman/Justice Louisa Evans' ferry annex office hours: Sun. 8- 8:45 a.m. or by appointment. Call Ms. Evans at 788-7646, or at home, 788-7054. GARBAGE & REFUSE HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY... ...will be Sat. Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m.-ll:30 a.m.: Clean Harbors picks up paint sol- vents, oven and drain cleaners, aerosol cans, etc., at Transfer Station.t\ ~ ~ Summer hours for Transfer Station: May 13-0ct. 14, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30-11:30a.m.andSun.l0a.m.-1 p.m. Summer hours for compost facility: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1 :30- 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Charge for dumping brush, leaves, logs, etc.: pick-up truck, $7.50; small dump truck (3 yards), $20; large dump truck (3 to 9 yards), $40; double axle dump truck, $60. All compost is free for residents. Compost facility accepts wood, metal, plastic toys, smail appliances, insu- lation, etC.-but no car or boat batteries, which must be taken to gas station. Large appliance fee, $10. Mattresses, box springs, sofas, etc., $7.50. 40 Fishers ldalld Gazene. Summer l(}Ol FisLers Island S.:Lool Aliye ~itL Student A.:tiyity Fishers Island School sponsored a mock Supreme Court appeal at the American Legion Hall May I in observance of Law Day. This year's theme, set by the American Bar Association was, "Celebrate Your Freedom-Assuring Equal Justice for All." Adding to that, ".. . even for a traitor?", the school set the stage for a hypothetical case to determine whether the Americans or the British would gain custody of Gen. Benedict Arnold on the fictional island of Atlantis. The school's first mock trial, to deter- mine the fate of British soldiers at the Boston Massacre, was two years ago. Then as now, attorney and summer resident T. Richard Kennedy was an integral part of the program. With a keen interest in education, he devel- oped this year's Benedict Arnold Hypotheti- cal Case and presided as chief justice of the Atlantis Supreme Co un. "The enjoyment, energy and educational value generated by our first mock trial left no doubt that we would do it again," said history teacher Charles Stepanek, who planned, co- ordinated and MC'd the event. "This year, we were fortunate enough to have William Stanley, a noted Connecticut businessman, journalist and authority on Benedict Arnold. His grandsollJim is in the eighth grade in our school and served as bailiff." "With this mock appeal, we hoped to explore the traitorous evil of Gen. Arnold and, with that sense of equal justice for all, his patriotic good." To begin the proceedings, Mr. Stanley, in full uniform as Gen. Arnold, delivered a powerful "self-justification" statement. Next, Mr. Kennedy, using his experience before the U.S. Supreme Court and a colorful imagina- tion, delivered the hypothetical case in which British soldiers, transporting Gen. Arnold from New York to London in 1792, drop anchor off Atlantis to repair a leak. Two days later an American warship arrives and claims Gen. Arnold as a traitor. The two sides agree to abide by the high court's decision. It was now the turn of the student law- yers to present oral arguments. The students had researched their roles as lawyers and justices and had been coached by Mr. Kennedy by phone, fax and in person. Followi ng oral arguments and questions, the justices began "live" deIiberations in front of the audience. This made for "superb drama and a valuable learning experience," Mr. Stepanek said. Satisfied that deliberations were COffi- plere, Chief Justice Kennedy called for each justice to state and support his or her deci- sion. With the chief justice abstaining, the final vote was 5-3 to give custody of Gen. Arnold to theAmerican officers. Mr. Kennedy then led a critique of the event. "We should note that Gen. Arnold and Mr. Stanley really did travel to Great Brit- ain-Gen. Arnold to his fate and Mr. Stanley to the dedication of a memorial to, yes, Benedict Arnold," Mr. Stepanek said. All participants, and many in the audi- ence, were garbed in appropriate 17805 dress. The court chamber featured large American and British flags and an Atlantis flag created by Mary Pankicwicz, who also designed and produced the costumes for the principal characters. An teacher Roberta Elwell painted portraits of George Washington and King George. . "Chief Justice" T. Richard Kennedy presides over the Supreme Court of Atlantis in the school's mock appeal of Benedict Arnold's Hypothetical Case. (l.r)Jeremy Doucette (9th). Dragan Gill (11th), Cory Hollis (12th),Janie Sawyer( 12th), Sage Farrar ( 10th), Brendan Conroy( II th), Megan Murray (II th), and Conner Scace (9th). . (l-r)Janie Sawyer, Lauren Rogers,Alicia Cairns and Felicia Hardy as "Thieves" in FI School spring musical, Oliver. Cynthia Riley was drama and production director, and Paul Fitzgerald was music director. Island Concerts Committee funded seven of 10 professional musicians hired for the play. Third Quarter 2001-02-High Honors (93-1 00) Ethan Beon, Tristan Belen, Rand Brothers, Andrew Ellis, Sage Farrar, Dragon Gill, Cory Hollis, Martin Karpel, Matthew Neilson, Conner Scace, Michael Scace, Camillo Spinola. Honor Roll 187-921: Nick Bonos, Stephen Bean, Alicia Cairns, Melanie, Cairns, Brendan Conroy, Zoey Feinstein, Felicia Hardy, Graham Kuzia, Christine, Rogan, Jane Sawyer, Olga Solovyova, James Stonley, Keith Tripp, Callie Walter, Colin Walter. Fourth Quarter 2001-02-High Honors (93-100), Ethan Bean, Rond Brothers, Soge Forrar, Dragon Gill, Cory Hollis, Matthew Neilson, Michael Scace, Olga Solovyovo, Camillo Spinola, Honor Roll 187-921: Stephen Bean, Alicia Cairns, Melanie Cairns, Andrew Ellis, Felicia Hardy, Mason Horn, Martin Karpel, Jane Sawyer, Conner Scace, James Stanley, Keith Tripp, Colin Wolter. Summer 20fJ2. f'i.~"ers Islalld Gazette 41 Gold Medal Band The Fishers Island School Band, in existence for just three years, took a gold medal May 3 at rhe Grear East Music Festival in Chicopee, Mass. The music festival is run by professional music educators who judge the bands in four categories: tone/intonation, technique, mu- sicianship and overall effectiveness. Theevent, held Fridays and Saturdays during May, draws bands, orchestras, choruses and jazz bands from throughout New England. The 23-member Fishers Island School Band, under the direction of music teacher Paul Fitzgerald, prepared three pieces for the judges and received a total score of89 out of a possible 100, and a near-perfect score in musicianship. "Musicianship encompasses style, dy- namics, phrasing, balance-section to sec- tion, the entire ensemble," said Me. Fitzgerald," a 39-year veteran of music edu- cation. "Both judges were highly impressed with the band and gave them a high gold medal for their performance." Mr. Fitzgerald tetited in 1997 after 32 years as head of music for the Waterford, Conn. school system, but after taking a year to relax, he became bored with retirement. He answered an ad for a music teaching position on Fishers Island and has been teach- ing at the school for the past three years. "I noticed an absence of instrumental music at the school and decided to start a Evans Realty Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales. Rentals 631-788-7054 . The school's gold medal band, with music director Paul Fitzgerald: Nicholas Banas, Ethan Bean, Earl Belen, Robert Blair, Rand Brothers, Alicia Cairns, Melanie Cairns, Jeremy Doucette, Andrew Ellis, Hannah Hirschfeld, Sarah Hirschfeld, Sam Horn, Graham Kuzia, Joe Lamperelli, Matthew Reale, Lauren Rogers, Conner Scace, Michael Scace, Camilla Spinola, Jim Stanley, Keith Tripp. Two teachers, Roberta Elwell and Jim Hands, also played and traveled with the band. band," Me. Fitzgerald said. "The first year, the band met one day a week after school for no credit. The next year, Supt. Kathy Koehnen scheduled band four days a week during the school day, and the Board of Education approved the course for credit. "The band is now in its third year and has grown in both size and musicality, and the instrumentation is very good for a small school." Students selected their instruments, with guidance from Mr. Fitzgerald. The school bought a wba and baritone horn, but most of the students own their instruments, which include clarinets (the most popular), flutes, a "I like the cakes from SOU TINE so much that I am sometimes tempted to pretend that I baked them myself. "I n fact, no matter how big a cake I buy at SOUTINE, I am always disappointed to discover that there are no leftovers." Ruth Reichl ~:t,-'O. k e r Editor'GOc)outin~ Wedding and special occasion cakes dehvered to Fishers Island in July and August 104 Wesl 70th Street. New York NY 10023 212.496.1450; fax 212.496.1791 www.soutine.com tenor saxophone, two alto saxophones, a bass clarinet, trumpets, trombones and drums. The band gave two concerts this year, one for the senior citizens' dinner at Christ- mas and the other at graduation. "The band members were very excited about their award, which is a plaque with a gold medal on it," Mr. Fitzgerald said. "The plaque, along with a picture of the band. is hanging on the wall outside the band room as a reminder of their very successful year." T cachers Roberta Elwell and Jim Hands played with the band throughout the year and accompanied the group to the festival. Topper's Ice Cream RS \!iO Our 9th season on Fishers! Open dail':11:2-9 p.m. 42 Fisher.f Is/and Gazette. .';ummu 1002 Weddings Ashley Bruce Stearns and Andrew Edwards Burr, June I, Melvin Village, N.H. Daphne Bryce Spofford and Peter Baldwin Schwab, June 22, Fishers Island. Births Maddox Bemiss Wray, Feb. 22, to Charlotte and Michael Wray, New York City. Isabel MayWood, Mar. 23, to Leanne (Witt) and Tom Wood, Norfolk, Va. Richard BarronJones, Apr. I, to Ellet(Kidd) and Richie Jones, Wilmington, Del. lucy Katherine Meyer, April 9, to Mary Gayle and Andrew Meyer, Redding, Conn. laurel Jean Geist, April 30, to Susan (Pankiewicz) and Chris Geist, Wallingford, Conn. David Sean ShiUo, May II to Dianna and Tom ShiUo, Fishers Island. 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Serging 860-442-061 S 963 Bank St.. New London ;s 1&1Jaru ....s~ 6iShell!l iSQa"d, ".y. . 788-7678 PO Box 167 Fishers Island NY 06390 631-788-7645 CHRIS & TRUDI EDWARDS Delivery Available . BOl"'n on Fishel"'S Island: (I.r) Charles B. Ferguson, born June 30, 1918 on the kitchen table at his family's Middle Farms homestead. Falcon Hill. to Marion (Benner) and Henry L. Ferguson. Delivered by Richmond. Va. summer doctor, Benjamin Grey. . Richard Baker, born Feb. 8, 1926 to Gladys and Harold Baker. Bakers came to Island in 1921 when Mr. Baker was superindendent of Ferguson Farm. Myth or legend? A snowstorm prevented them from leaving the Island. . Robert E. Wall, born Feb. 9, 1942 to Ann and Ernest Wall. Mrs. Wall came to FI in 1927 to work for the power company. Ft. Wright rule permitted the first child of a civilian to be born at the military hospital. . Carey Matthiessen, born pl"'ematurely Aug. IS, 1928 to Betty and Matty Matthiessen. Ft. 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