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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-1983 --~--""",~_.<~,-~..'-,.".",~~,_..._.,,'>""""~-"""'""'" .._~~._,"-_...>..-.--.........,~...-......- _.. --....... Fishers Island Civic Association Annual Report 1982-1983 <::> ~ <> ...... -==-___r "..... ~ ~ ~ C> 0= C> 0001 Q b- e "" . The Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 ANNUAL REPORT 1981 - 1982 ANNUAL MEETING, Thursday, July 16th, 6:00 p.m. at the School Report of the President Civic Association Financial Report Connecticut Blue Cross/Blue Shield FIDCO Fishers Island Cemeteries Fishers Island Ferry District Fishers Island Fire Department Fishers Island Fire District Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District H.L. Ferguson Museum & H.L. Ferguson Bird Sanctuary Island Health Project, Inc. Fishers Island Library Association Bowling Alley Island Peopla Project Fishers Island School District Report of Town Justice Ray Edwards Rodent Control DATES TO REMEMBER July 16th Annual Civic Association Meeting July 9th Island Peoples Project Cruise August 9th Election of Ferry District Commissioners August 19th Ferry District Budget Meeting Cover of Report: Andy Doucette . The Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Dear Fishers Islanders: Andy Connor, our resident state trooper, has offered to process a fingerprint card of any child whose parents may want to have that record for safekeeping. Just phone and arrange a time to get one card made. At the April meeting we asked for volunteers to remove the bottles and cans that are so unsightly along our roads. Petey and Bill Haase contributed the plastic bags as well as their services. A large number of people responded and spent considerable time and effort on the endeavor. They .have our thanks and we hope that all who read this will assist us to keep proud of the Island appearance. Our October meeting considered the problem of transient boats using West Harbor. Almost all of those present wished to have the harbor closed to such boats and Ray Edwards has followed this through the Town Council to an ordinance restricting anchorages and mooring locations. Ray Edwards will issue mooring permits and the cost will be based on boat length. The money so raised will be used to help pay for policing the anchorage area. At the July '82 meeting a request was again made to have several sections of the sidewalks repaired. Ray Edwards followed this up and the Town of Southold authorized the sum of $10,000 for such work , much of which has been completed. The membership present at our last meeting voted to ask the Ferry District to establish a system of round trip reservations so that the island residents could be sure of a return trip after their shopping. This request has been granted on a trial basis starting June 1st with the following provisions: 1. 5 reservations will be allowed on Tue.-Wed.-Thur. for the 8:15 and 3:45 trips. 2. Round trip fare to be paid in advance. 3. It must be for the same car over and back. 4. Must be at the dock 20 minutes before sailing. 5. Reservations can be made a week in advance. Mary Horn our present secretary-treasurer has worked in that position long and well but she wished to be replaced. We thank her for the dedicated service she gave. Her replacement will be Peggy Clavin. At the July '83 meeting I will have completed two years as President of the Civic Association and believe it best that someone else assume the position. I have enjoyed serving and appreciate the cooperation given to me. I wanted to do what I could to earn the enjoyment of living here. ~y(~. /----- ~B:;~~M BLUE CROSS - BLUE SHIELD 1983 Group membership in Connecticut Blue Cross and Blue Shield is available to all twelve month residents of Fishers Island through membership in the Fishers Island Civic Association. Membership dues are $3.00 for an individual and $5.00 for a family, yearly, payable to The Fishers Island Civic Association, Box 464, Fishers Island, New York 06390. Blue Cross/Blue Shield bills are sent out the lOth of the month and payment is requested by the 21st of the month for the following month. As of June 1, 1983, we have 60 BC/BS members in the 007296 Group and 43 members in the "Over 65" Group. In January of this year, we had a substantial rate increase due to higher hospital costs and losses incurred by the carrier. PREMIUM RATES EFFECTIVE Jan. 1, 19~ HUSband/wife ( 2) $147.00 Husband/wife (3) $153.14 children Single (1) $ 56.82 Over 65 ( 1) $ 23.90 Again, BC/BS has requested approval from The Department of Insurance to modify existing procedure in calculating premiums for groups of 3-99 such as ours and again we may be individually merit rated based on our experience. When further information is received, members will be informed. Evelyn Clarke Custodian FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION July 1, 1983 REPLY TO, Fishers Island, New York 06390 1983 REPORT TO FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION: Today FIDCO owns about 240 undeveloped acres at the East End plus all the land and most of the buildings used by the Fishers Island Country Club. The Club rents the golf course and club buildings from FIDCO. Also owned by FIDCO are a few buildings and some unused property at the Fort. It owns the Fishers Island Yacht Club buildings and that marina. Its other holdings are approximately a fifty percent interest in the electric, water and telephone companies. FIDCO maintains the roads at the East end of the Island and provides "clean up" services to Isabella and Chocomount beaches on a twice-weekly basis. It also provides manning at the gate house at the beginning of the FIDCO private road in an effort to control the flow of traffic to the East end of the Island. The stock of FIDCO has been sold only to summer residents who are Club members and who own property on Fishers Island. This restriction is brought about by the securities laws. Today there are95 stockholders. The stock is often passed from father to son or daughter. When a family is no longer a property owner at the Island, FIDCO offers to repurchase the shares, at a reduced price, usually from the estate. In order to have funds to carry out its objectives, FIDCO solicits the purchase of its shares by new property owners and most of them do purchase shares. Over the years, when needed, FIDCO has exercised leadership in Island affairs. It first came into being during the thirties as Fishers Island Estates when the Country Club had financial difficulties and a group of the members purchased the golf course and the unsold lots. Substantial funds were again raised to buy the Fort when the U. S. Govern- ment put that property up at auction. Some of the latter was given as the site for the present school, and much of the remainder was sold to year- around residents and others at low prices. The purpose of FIDCO is to maintain the quality of Fishers Island as a place to live and to visit. Inherent in this Objective is to main- tain a sound Island economy. Considerable progress has been made the last few years. The memberships at the clubs have increased. Recent land sales by FIDCO have resulted in increased landholding by club members. Several houses have been built and others are under construction. At the same time, FIDCO does not believe in opening up the Island to full scale development. Thus, at the moment, FIDCO is not offering any of its additional land for sale. FIDCO's policy is to strike a balance between growth and stability. ~~~~ Stephen E. O'Neil President 1Jl'ts4rfS Jslanb (ltrmrlrrirs COMMITTEE Grant Sanger, Chairman Thomas W. Russell, Jr., Treasurer Mary A. Walter, Secretary Dorothy Edwards Helen P. McKown Elizabeth Peishoff Edwina C. Sanger OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH ST. JOHN'S CHURCH UNION CHAPEL The following rules have been adopted about the organization of the new Cemetery opposite Union Chapel: most of the regulations also are applicable to the old cemetery between Our Lady of Grace Church and St. John's Church. 1) The Price of each plot will be $100. for year-round residents and $400. for summer residents. 2) Acquisition of a cemetery plot will be limited to the following: a. Year-round residents b. Members of any of our three Island Churches c. Owners of land on Fishers Island d. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife, child). Regulations for the cemeteries were also adopted by the Committee and subsequently agreed to by our Churches: 1) Stones - no higher than S", no wider than 4 feet. 2) No plastic flowers or plastic encasements. No ornaments. 3) Planting: a. No shrubs over 14l" b. Flowers must be maintained by family. c. All funeral decorations must be removed after 1 week. 4) The Cemetery agrees to: a. Clip around stones. b. Maintain grass. c. Trim bushes and trees, excluding individual shrubs. 5) A financial statement is available to all plot owners and those wishing to buy a plot. For The Committee Grant Sanger Chairman Fishers Island Ferry District DiUrkr Cnaltd B,o S~d.al Ad of 'I'M N. Y. SlD.!t l.ztUl.:I.u,,~1' (LaWJ of N. Y., IQf7. Chapin' 6wl FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 ROBERT P. KNAUFF Manager - Secretary BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REYNOLDS duPONT. JR.. Chairman RAYMOND F. DOYEN RICHARD S. BAKER JOHN C. EVANS THOMAS F. DOHERTY. JR. TELEPHONE 788-7463 Area Code 516 There have been several changes which have occurred since last summ:r. As almost :veryone is aware, there was a major dock repa~r and ramp proJect underway on Fishers Island throughout the 1982 summer months. The.project ~as completed in late Sep- tember and the ramp was put ~nto use ~n October. We have es- tablished traffic regulations by which we hope to achieve an efficient flow of traffic and freight at boat times. A copy of the regulations is reprinted below. NOT! CE The new ramp on Fishers Island is now in use. Procedures have been implemented for traffic flow as fo.11ows: 1. Automobiles leaving the boat turn left off the ramp and proceed away from the dock area. Please do not stop in the road as it will impede the flow of traffic. The dock area from the ramp to a yellow line and chain is reserved for freight and should not be utilized even for temporary parking. 2. Automobiles presented for passage from Fishers Island line up on the left side of the road in the numbered spaces which start along the fence next to the Coast Guard Station. 3. Commercial vehicles which must be weighed proceed with traffic around the block to the scales. Commercial vehicles leaving Fishers Island park on the right side of the road next to the tree lawn and proceed to the scales only when directed to do so by the purser or other employee. 4. Through traffic proceeds behind the Ferry District building. Persons meeting the boat should park in the paved area south of the Ferry District building or on the dock where parking is permitted. The road behind the building is delineated by two yellow lines where it enters the main road. Do not park or stand anywhere on this road. 5. Only vehicles picking up freight are allowed in the area of the freight shed. 6. Persons meeting the boat or waiting to board should stay well away from the ramp in order that vehicles may depart and board the vessel with a minimum of interferrence. Please wait on the dock area south of the ramp and not in~the road. We ask your cooperation in order that we may make the operation as smooth and efficien~ as possible. Thank you. Board of Commissioners Fishers Island Ferry District In order to be more responsive toward persons who are bothered by smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, rules concerning smoking have been implemented for both ferries. On MUNNATAWKET smoking is permitted only in the last three sections of seats on each side of the passenger lounge where ashtrays are affixed to the bulkheads. On OLINDA smoking is prohibited in the pass- enger lounge. Smoking is permissible on the weather decks of both vessels. One-way bicycle rates were raised to $5.00 effective April )0, 198). Bicycles being consigned to a repair shop will be hand- led as freight at the rate of $1.50. This rate will also apply to bicycles being consigned to a person on the island from a repair shop or dealer. Bicycles accompanied by an individual, regardless of their state of repair or condition of assembly, will be charged at the $5.00 rate. Effective June 1, 198), the Ferry District has implemented a limited round trip reservation system. Round trip reservations may be made for specified times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Reservations are limited to five (5) spaces each day. Please call 46) or 345 for all particulars. The Board of Commissioners is currently studying the feasibil- ity of changing the organization of the Ferry District. At the present time the District has three full-time employees, the manager, Phil Knauff, the bookkeeper, lone Norton, and the full time purser, Arnold Toivonen. Additionally, it has four part-time employees, reservation clerk Evelyn Clarke, and theater employees, Ed Horning, Jay Hartsfield, and Charlie Stepanek. The operation of our vessels is accomplished by a contract arrangement with Mark Easter. All other personnel concerned with ferry operations are Mark's employees. The present operating contract expires January 14, 1984. The purpose of the study is to investigate placing the operating personnel as direct employees of the Ferry District and thus eliminate the uncertainty which accompanies the competitive bidding process every three years. The Board of Commissioners anticipates that a public hearing concerning the construction of a new vessel to replace OLINDA will be held sometime during the summer months. It is felt that our present capacity is marginal with respect to being able to meet demands during the summer season. The proposed new vessel with an automobile capacity approximately equal to that of MUNNATAWKET would allow us to cover peak demand per- iods with added capacity and thus relieve the strain of Fri- day evenings and Sunday afternoons. It would also give satis- factory backup capacity in the event of the necessity of tak- ing one vessel out of service. Dates to remember, August 9, 198), Tuesday, Election to suc- ceed John C. Evans as a Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry District for a term of five (5) years. August 19, 198), Friday, Annual Budget Meeting. FISI-lERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 What is your Fire Department? It is a fire fighting unit, a rescue squad, an ambulance squad and the owner and operator of the ambulance boat SEA STRETCHER. However it is much morel it is a group of 65 men and women who donate many hours of their time to constant training of themselves and others and are available 24 hours a day to answer all emergency calls. This year we have had two all day training sessions at the Suffolk County training center under the supe:cvison of County instructors and using the various training buildings and equipment of the Center. This was in addition to our weekly truck inspections and twice monthly training sessions here. During the last 12 months there were 21 fire calls, 12 of these were false alarms, primarily automatic alarm malfunctions. There were a total of 29 ambulance calls during this period and the SEA STRETCHER logged 35 medically related trips. The Department also assisted the Coast Guard in one case and took people from a private craft beached on the Island. The Sixth Annual SEA STRETCHER Marathon was sponsored by the Department and was very successful. We will again provide the cook-out for the Fourth of July Band Concert. There will be an Open House at a date to be announced. Of course, we will entertain all of the Island children at the 1983 Christmas Party. We are continuing to count on your support of our Annual Appeal for funds that make all of these activities and services possible FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners W. Gordon Ahman Kenneth L. Edwards James A. Peishorr, Chairman Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1~~ RESERVE FUNDS, Apparatus and~ipment Reserve Fund. Balance on Hand January 1, 1982 Add, From General Fund Less: To be added to CD Add, Interest 3/31, 6/30, 9/30 (.40,.41,.43) Interest 12/31 Balance on Hand December 31, 1982 Equipment Repair Reserve Fund, Balance on Hand January 1, 1982 Less: Repairs to Maxim 1/12/82 Balance Add: From General Fund 3/4 1st Qtr. Interest 3/31 2nd Qtr. Interest 6/30 3rd Qtr. Interest 9/30 4th Qtr. Interest 12/31 Balance on Hand December 31, 1982 INVESTMENT, 9/2/82 - Six Month Certificate of Deposit Apparatus & Equipment Reserve Fund Maturity date - March 3, 1983 Treasurer and Secretary Catherine 1 enssen $ 31.42 5,000.00 -5,000.00 1.24 .4) $ 33.09 $6,429.99 .=.l..134.66 $3,295.33 5,000.00 68.12 llO.18 ll2.86 ll4.37 $8,700.86 $32,940.)8 ~ secretarY-Tre~ FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners W. Gordon Ahman Kenneth L. Edwards James A. Peishoff, Chairman Richard S. Baker, Sr. TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT Serge J. Doyen, Jr. FOR YEAR 1982 RECEIPTS: Tax Revenue Rental of Polling Place Refund of Insurance Premiums Rental of Justice Office Interest Total Receipts Balance at Beginning of Year Total Receipts and Balance $85,008.98 70.00 96.00 500.00 1,410.50 DISBURSEMENTS: Current Expenses: Personal Services Hydrant Rentals Insurance M&R - Apparatus & Equipment M&R - Building & Property Telephone and Alarm System Electric Energy Fuel Social Security Tax Medical Expense Other Expenses Total Current Expenses 3,600.00 11,544.00 7,782.55 7,550.68 11,678.64 2,935.55 3,386.37 4,099.73 310.44 85.00 3,862.27 Purchase of Equipment Debt Service: Redemption of Bonds Interest on Bonds Total Debt Service Treasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen $87,085.48 2,786.85 !Ji89,872.33 $56,835.23 $ 9,493.37 $ 5,000.00 82.50 $ 5,082.50 Transferred to Reserve Funds Total Payments from General Fund Balance at End of Year Total Payments and Balance 10,000.00 $81, 411.10 8,461. 23 $89,872.33 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners W. Gordon Ahman Kenneth L. Edwards James A. Peishoff, Chairman Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. . Treasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen SUPPLEMENT TO TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1982 Breakdown of Other Expenses: Office Expense Gasoline and Oil Inspection, Fire School and Convention Election Expense Dues $ 350.59 2,116.58 990.00 225.10 180.00 Total Current Expense Listed as Other Expense $3,862.27 FISI-IERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT , FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 BUDGET FOR 1983 Commissioners Fees & Expenses Travel Expense Contract for Garbage Collection Lease of Land F.I.D.Co. & Pickett $ 5,200 Bonds and Insurance 2,000 48,000 12,000 2,500 500 500 540 Legal Expense Office $ Advertising Expenses Rodent Control Grading & Leveling Burnable Site Engineering Studies Other Expenses Total Budget Less Anticipated Unexpended Balance Amount Raised by Taxes 3,000 5,000 2,040 $ 80,000 $ 10,000 $ 70,000 The Commissioners have contracted the consulting engineering firm of Lockwood, Kessier & Bartlett, Inc., to do a solid waste management study for Fishers Island. Hopefully this study will help the Commissioners in deciding the best program for the future of Fishers Islands solid waste disposal, the possibility being a modular incinerator, composting, or continued landfill. Your board of Commissioners will soon be working on a new five year contract for garbage collection. Because of the continuing misuse of the burnable dump site (mainly the dumping of nonburnables and household garage) we are considering opening this site only on selected days of the week, with an attendant at the site to control the dumping. We realize that this maybe a hardship to some people, but we feel that something must be done before the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation closes the site permanently. We will gladly consider any suggestions you may have regarding this or other wast disposal matters. Your Board of Commissioners Raymond Doyen, Chairman Kenneth Edwards, Secretary Albert Dawson, Treasurer The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 Since its founding in 1960, The Henry L. Ferguson Museum has been chartered as a Private Foundation. We are in the process now of having that status changed to a Public Charity. Treasurer of the Museum, Attorney Robert J. Miller of Day, Berry and Howard in Stamford, Conn. is negotiating this important change which will be a tax encouragement to Island land owners to donate acreage which will remain forever wild. Three important gifts of east-end land have been made to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum in recent years: The peninsula in Island Pond, acreage on the southeast shore of the Beach Pond and most recently, beautiful woodland acres in the Brick Yard woods. The preservation of Fishers Island's unspoiled beauty, flora and fauna is a goal of the museum. The museum has a Land Preservation Committee which is composed of: Charles B. Ferguson, Robert J. Miller, G. Carey Matthiessen, Richard Baker and Penn Clement. Any of them would be delighted to discuss with you possible land donations. President Emeritus Bishop Henry W. Hobson died recently. The museum as well as the whole Island will miss him. For a number of years Bishop Hobson was president of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum. It was he who guided the expansion of the museum from its original home across from the Fire House to its present site. He was much loved and a great inspiration to us all. Visit, enjoy and become a "Friend" of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum which is open from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon from June 17th through Labor Day. Sundays, 10:30 to 12:30 and by appointment (call 293). The Board of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Charles B. Ferguson, President Mrs. Thomas Husband, Vice President Richard Baker, Secretary Robert J. Miller, Treasurer Edwin H. Horning, Curator Mrs. Peter Sturtevant Mrs. T. W. Russell, Jr. Marie Gaillard G. Carey Matthiessen The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 Throughout the summer of 1982 and into the autumn visitors came to the Henry L. Ferguson 11useum. One of the most interesting groups to visit was the CAMP, the New England Department of the Council of .'unerican Military Posts. The meniliers of this group explore old forts and other installations. Their big interest seemed to be guns. They sparked my interesT and later I found the remains of a three inch gun in the water behind the old ordinace building. More artifacts are being added to our historical room. Among them are very fine and large photographs of the fort and one of the Queen Elizabeth II and others presented by Sandy Gaston. On August 20 we had an open house and displayed our summer exhibit, "United States Coast Guard Rescue, Wrecks and Light Houses." \'Ie have a special area reserved in memory of Polly J..;drllUnds. He greatly appreciate any information or materials about tile life of Polly, especially photogrphs. Two trips were arranged by the Museum. The first was to Great Gull Island On Gl:eat Gull Helen Hays of the American 11useum of l'atural History led a tou!" , explaining all about the operation, showing '.1Q nests, pointing out both common terns and roseate terns in various stages of growth and leading us , hand holding hand through a dark tunnel and into a blind from which we saw terns real close up. The other trip was to the Stonington Museum. Here we learned that Stonington was once an important steamship and railroad connecting link. \.,e were shown exhibits that brougnt to life tile Stonington of the past and we gleaned ideas for our own museum. Boats for the trips were volunteered and captained by boatmen from the Island. Two of our programs were held in the Union Chapel. Helen uays showed a movie on the terns of Great Gull Island enriChing the movie with conm~nts, explanations and answers to the many questions asked. Just lielen's being present accented the movie. Then near the end of summer BLrney ~afferty presented a ~ost interesting slide showing on the archpology of Mexico and other places in Central America. \.,e were all taken back in time to the days when the early people lived on our continellt. Also slice pictures on Caine were shown by Charlotte Salisbury for the benefit of the 11useum. On Wednesday afternoons we continued our nature walks. for the children on Tuesday afternoon. Cary Matthiessen's Oyster Pond operation and raft trip onto the pond was once point of our program. If you missed it we will be doing it 'de added a walk tour of the again the high again this year. The year of 82 was a sad one for the ospreys of Fishers Island and also for those of Long Island and Connecticut. Heavy rains came at the time wilen the young were hatching or had just hatched. Nests were flooded and babies drowned. One dead baby, less than a week old was found on the ground under the North Hill nest and was collected just before a herring gullwas able to get it. As a result only 3 ospreys were fledged in 1982. We hope for a better year in 1983. We are now in year nunilier 4 of the New York State Breeding bird Survey. 67 birds have been confirmed as breeding birds on Fishers Island. One species confirmed in 1982 was the yellow-breasted chat. i10ther and fledgling young were found in the thicket between the airport and the dump. Once again in the autumn of 1982 Fishers Island was found to be an The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 excellent place from which to watch the autumn migration of hawks. lwo days were notable. One was September 19. On this day a good flight of sharp-shinned hawks and kestrels passed over Fishers Island. Charles Ferguson erected his mounted great horned owl on a pole to attract the hawks. A fast flying merlin passed over, reversed his course and attacked the mounted owl making a squealing sound as he did so. John Bull of the American Museum of Natural History was there to witness the event. John said that he had never seen a merlin attack an owl as this merlin did. But the very best day was October 2 when a strong northwest wind swept over the Island.l'his favorable wind brought over ]00 sharpshins, 50 kestrels, 6-8 Coopers hawks,S merlins and 3 harriers. Among those observing this event were Cary and Sis Matthiessen and guest Bob Clem. On May 14 and 15,1983 I undertook a Bird-a-thon for the Great Gull Island Tern project which Helen Hays operates every su~mer. 75 species of birds were seen, 14 of them warblers. One very rare bird, the blue grosbeak was seen on the airport meadow. During the year we added 9 bird specimens to our collection. They are yellow-breasted chat ,brown creeper, white-throated sparrow, chestnut-sided warbler, Canada warbler, yellowthroat, downy woodpecker, palm warbler, and barred owl. Also the surprise which I mentioned a few years ago has now arrived. Stop in and see it. We are now planning what we think will be exciting events for you to see or even take part in. ~hey are: ]. Lecture and movie on Gardiners Island by Ellsworth Grant 2. Trips to Gardiners Island in July and August 3. Movie on Ospreys sponsored by Porter Goss 4. A slide show on the wild flowers of Fishers Island by Penny Sharp. This show will be preceded by an afternoon in the field observing the flowers in their natural habitats. 5. Open house with the theme featuring the life of John Winthrop Jr. ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT. INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 June, 1983 The Island Health Project is pleased to announce that Dr. Heins renewed his contract for a one year period beginning June 1983 to June 1984. During Dr. Heins time off we are fortunate to have the services of Jolanta Kulpa-Gubernat, M. D. The Island Health Project fully supports the Civic Association's drive to make our roads safe. We would further suggest that if you drink, please don't drive. THE OFFICE HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. TO 12 NOON, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, EXCEPTING WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY, AND 5 P.M. TO 7 P.M. ON TUESDAY EVENING. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. WE WOULD APPRECIATE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF VISIT TO MINIMIZE BOOKKEEPING. If you have a true health emergency and you cannot reach the Doctor at 244 - call 333. The ambulance squad will respond. As in the past, a financial report will be included in our annual letter to all Islanders. Remember - Enjoy your summer but if you drink, don't drive! ~rs. H. Lawrence Bogert, Co-chairman Mr. William Faulkner, Vice President Mrs. Catherine Jenssen, Secretary Mrs. Richard G. Ahman Mrs. Richard S. Baker l'frs. .J ohn C. Evans Mrs. Peter Sanger, Co-chairman Mr. Serge J. Doyen, Treasurer Mr. Lawrence Horn Mr. Henry L. King Dr. Klaus Mayer Mrs. Harris Parsons Fishers Island Library Association P.O. Box 366 Telephone 516 788 7362 Fishers Island, N.Y. You surely must have noticed that our library building has a new look. Yes, i~ was painted, and it has or it soon will have green vinyl shutters framing the windows. lie were able to give our building this new lo~k by. doing a few new things while carrying on the things that we have been do~ng r~gnt along. Some of the new things we did are: ]. On July 14 we were most fortunate when Peter ~atthiessen came to tne Island and presented readings from his prize-winning book, the Blue Meridian . \'lords , phrases and sentences become more exciting when said by the one who wrote the book, especially when the topic is sharks. Everyone who came left with the feeling,"I'm sure glad that I came." 2. On July 24 the Library Association, along with other Island organiza- tions presented a premiere- four showings in one day of the movie, Life 'ccording to Garp . We want to thank Warner Brothers, especially John calley , the Fishers Island Ferry District and everyone who helped to make this occasion one that will be long remembered. 3. On Saturday night August 21 Mrs. Walter Raffert brought the movie Atomic Cafe to our Island theatre. The makers of the film, Kevin and pierce Rafferty were present at the showing. People who attended this movie enjoyed many laughs, but left the theatre with enlightened minds. We thank the Rafferty family. 4. On ~eptember 2 Albert Maysles brought his film, the Running Fence and ran it in the round room in the school. This film is one of several of the unique films made by Mr. Maysles. It shows how a very unique arti Cristo, built a very long fence over miles of all kinds of land and into the sea. The topic was the fence, but the real meaning of the film was Cristo's art in getting people to work together in a spirited manner. The round room was full to overflowing and everyone enjoyed immensely. Mr. Maysles enhanced the enjoyment with a running account and con~ents and answers to many questions. Many thanks to Mr. Maysles. On Saturday, July 17 , our library was visited by members of the Suffolk County Cooperative Library System. The group was led by the Director, Robert Sheridan and included A. Bassett, P. Levering, J. Patton, M. Cantwell, and .'\nn Demkin, each one an expert in his own field of library work. In writing a letter conveying her thanks to our library for its hospitality Ann DeQkin wrote ,",,,ever have I seen such an array of library talent venture out in one group to visit a library." With them they brought ideas and a computer called the ROM Reader, read only memory. It is now in our library.In its memory are the names of Subjects, authors and titles of books found in libraries in all parts of Suffolk County. These books are available to you. Come take a look at t~e ROM Reader, ask Ann how to use it and ordera book you have been wanting. Lhneteen people have used this Inter Library Loan System. During the past year 4,305 books were circulated. Of this tot~l 1,955 were adult fiction, 524 adult nonfiction, 1626 juvenile fiction and 200 juvenile nonfiction Our book co~nittee, headed by Adrienne ~liller, has looked over lists of books and have selected and ordered 367 new books during tile past year.Lists of these books will be placed on the bulletin board in front of the post office and also in the library. Some of the books are listed on the following page 1. Jane Brody's the New York Times Guide to Personal Health Jane Brody 2. Atlantic High: A Celebration William F. Buckley Jr. 3. Freshwater Fish and Fishing Jim Arnosky 4. A P~ctor~al Guid to Fossils Gerald R. Cure 5. Space James M~chner 6. Cloak of Darkness Helen MacInnes 7. The Little Drummer Girl John LeCarre 8. Ellis Island Fred Mustard Stewart 9. Th<elJelta Star Joseph Wambaugh 10. Ice Ed McBain 11. rn-the Spirit of Crazy Horse Peter Matthiessen 12. Blue Highways William Least Heat Moon 13. c1arie Bonaparte: A Life Celia Bertin 14. Banker Dick Francis 15. Christine Stephen King 16. Narcissa and Other Fables Louis Auchincloss 17. Third Helpings Calvin Trillin 18. Death in Zanzibar M.M. Kaye 19. Voice of the Heart Barbara Taylor Bradford 20. The Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter 21. The Partners James Stewart 22. Ancient Evenings Norman Mailer 23. Salvador Joan Didion 24. Icebreaker John Gardner 25. 2010: Odyssey Two Arthur C. Clarke 26. Foundations Edge Isaac Asimov 27._A Feast Made For Laughter Craig Claiborne 28. Dinosaurs in Your Backyard William Manetti 29. The Bad Dreams of a Good Girl Susan Shrove 30. 365 Starry Nights The most recent order of books as of June 6 consists of 32 books, some of which are: Hen' Teeth anf Horses Toes The last Lion The Citadel of the Antarch The Madness of the Seduced Woman TheCourts of Illusion Rosemary Heartburn Nora Epham The world is made of Glass Morris S. J. Gould William Manchester G. Wolfe S. Schaeffer Hawley Jarman \~est Many more books are on the shelves of our library. We wish to have a library collection where you can find the book you are interested in. If you know of a book that you want give the name of the book to our librarian, Ann. Membership in the Library Association is open to all Fish ers Island residents and and preperty owners without charge. All Tempor- ary residents snd visitorq Wh0 ~rA not property owners may join by paying a small membership fee of $5.00. The library hours during the summer season are: Mon. , Tues , Thurs., Fri. 9-12 in the morning and 1:30-5 in the PM Wed. and Sat. 9-12 no afternoon hours We are working on a program of events co take olace this summer. The first will be a brown bag book sale to take place on July 4 Edwin H. Horning 8 8 8 ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT 8 8 8 BOWLING CENTER 8 8 8 8 8 8 · · · · · · FISHERS ISLA~~~ ~~W YORK 06390 · · · · · · 1983 Report The Bowling Center opened on April 1, 1983. The Island People's Community Bowling Center's Committee would like to thank all the people who have helped make this dream a reality. To date, we have had 112 donors give a total of $87,371 and many people donated hundreds of hours of free labor. What you see is a result of their effort. We would like to remind everyone that even though the Bowling Center is now open, our project is not completed. Our goal to raise $100,000 fell far short, and the Committee decided to continue the project, but with used equipment, such as the lanes, pinsetters, chairs and tables and the snack bar equipment. We still have many items that need to be purchased. We feel that it is extremely important that we raise an additional $15,000 to $20,000 to purchase these items and to have some money set aside in case of a major problem with the building or equipment. The total operation is a huge success under the managership of Tom Chambliss. The bowling lanes are open year around for public use as well as league play.' The snack bar serves a big need for Island people. Again, the committee wishes to thank everyone for their support in this project. COmn\ittee William J. Faulkner, Co~irman Mario Zanghetti, Co~irman William R. Haase, Secretary/Treasurer A. John Gada, Jr. Kenneth Edwards -=I ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Fishers Box 523 A Island, New York 06390 : . ~! r(>~~d:h FINANCIAL REPORT 1982 Expens es Salaries $ 4,827.00 Supplies 864.00 Prizes 23.00 Telephone 67.00 Ins uraJlce 1,531.00 ACcowlting 482.00 Postage 128.00 Printing & Copies 54.00 Rent & Utilities 850.00 Taxes-Payroll 396.00 Floats (Storage & Haintenel1ce) 473.00 Teachers & Lecturers 835.00 \Esc. 173.00 TOTAL l:XPC\SES $] 0,703,00 RECEIPTS Don a t i ODS neJlOCTShip, Sale of T-Shirts 6,037.41 2,440.00 8,477.41 ~ ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Box 523 Island, New York 06390 ~ rC.~~~ Fishers Swnmer 1983 Dear Fishers Islanders and Summer Residents: Our eleventh season is about to begin, and our program and staff will once more be under the able direction of Janet Poeton. The Arts and Crafts will be at the school grounds in the morning from 9 to 11 beginning July 5th and continu- ing through August 12th. Our Red Cross Swimming and Water Activities will take place at Dock Beach during the afternoons. The details of our special activities will be posted on the bulletin board throughout the swnmer. On Saturday, July 9th, we will sponsor a cruise to view the Groton/New London Fireworks. We have a limited number of tickets, so buy yours early. Children of all ages are welcome, and all tickets will be $10.00. The proceeds will enable us to update our sailing equipment from wood to fiberglass. Please help us and enjoy yourselves at the same time. Our office and Craft Shop will again be open for your shopping pleasure, and we would like to welcome our new manager, Mrs. Donald Meyers. Please stop in and see the many handicrafts. We are located next to Windsurfing of Fishers Island. We wish to thank all those "ho have contributed to making the Bo"ling Center possible. We feel it is a valuable asset to island living, and hope you and your family will join in the fun. We are still offering Family 1.lembership for $ 20.00 and Indi vi dual ~lember- ship for $10.00. You may join our org~nization at this time or register at the school on July 5th. Please study the at t~ched financial report - - the figures speak for themselves. We desperately need your dO<lation so that "e may grow to fulfill our young people's needs. Enclosed is an addressed envelope for your convenience. Please be sure to indicate membership and/or tax deductible contribution. lve th~nk all of you for your past su;'port, and ask for your continued generosity. Happy Summer! Island People's Project Board of Directors Mrs. Helen Buckner Mrs. Reynolds uuPont, Jr. }lrs. Rayr'l:::>nd Gary ~,lrs. Ste!:,hen Kel sey 1,lrs. Adrian ~Ii 11 er :lrs. Donald Sinc] air Officers Mrs. Ronald Zanghetti, President Mrs. H. L. Ferguson, Vice PrcsiJent Mrs. Carol ~arsha]], Treasurer ;,lrs. Thorns Doherty, Secretary Mrs. Patricia Faulkner, Special EVCllts FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT' EDUCATIONAL SlM>1ARY 1982-83 Although this has been a year of "concern", it has been a productive year in the Fishers Island School District. The year has been a successful one with many positive gains for education in our school district. ENROLlMENT AND STAFF Enro1l1rents for the 1982-83 school year were as follows: Nursery through Grade Six Grades Seven through 'lWeI ve 28 students 23 students Total 51 students Declining enrollrrent is a concern to everyone on the Island; however, our enroll1rent seems to have reached a leveling off point. The school does rreet with minimum staff and academic requirerrents as recormended by the New York State Education Deparbrent. 1983-84 BUDGE:l' There is continued difficulty in preparing the budget because of the lack of State Aid. with this concern in mind, the Board of Education is continually seeking ways to reduce the budget without any direct effect on the educational program. The increased assessrrents on the Island have helped with the situation for lowering taxes. On May 10, 1983, the new budget was approved by the voters (34-1). A negotiated contract between the Board of Education Teachers' Association was completed on February 6, 1981. period of three years ending June 30, 1984. and the Fishers Island This contract is for a EXTRA-crJRRICULAR Many interesting programs oocurred during the school year. The talents of our students and teachers were noted on many oocasions throughout the school year. o.rr Seniors went on an 8-day Caribbean cruise; Grades One through Six traveled to Hartford to see "Sesarre Street Live"; Grade 10 went to New York City for an urban experience; and the Outing Club traveled to Maine. Athletics, as usual, played an important part in the students' lives with both a boys' and a girls' basketball team, a cheering squad, and a co-ed softball team. Other outstanding events included our Open House, a Book Fair, the Christnas and Spring Concerts, the FITA Scholarship Garre Night, the Science Fair, the Art Show, Awards' Night, and many student fund-raising activities. The highlight of the year was the play "Godspell" which was a drarratic success, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the public. CONCLUSION Education is a challenge, and it is ours to continue and uphold... the people, the Board 'of Education and the school staff. The education of our youth is one inp:>rtant part for the future of Fishers Island. Continued support for education in our school district will provide the opportunity for a better Fishers Island. BOARD OF EDOCATION Catherine J. Jenssen, President Gregory C. 'Ihibodeau, Vice-President Richard G. Alman Richard C. Edwards Sarah B. Malinowski William R. Haase, Superintendent RAYMOND W. EDWARDS TOWN JUSTICE BOX 485 FISHERS ISLAND. N.Y. 06390 Fellow Islanders, The year 1982 was a very interesting and fruitful one for your Town Justice/Councilman. My travels to Southold Town on Long Island averaged two trips a month and most of the trips were for a two day duration. The Town Board meets in Southold on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month and I have a court session on the first Wednesday of every month. I believe that by my playing an active role in Southold, we on Fishers Island are getting more for our tax dollar. A few of the projects we have accomplished this past year are, our new Town boat ramp on the Penninsula and the replacement of several dangerous sidewalk sections around the Village. Future projects include lighting of a tennis court and blacktopping the two basketball courts begind the School. vie have more money available for sidewalk repair. funds for a Senior Citizen off Island trip. funds for the Softball League. and funds for Island Peoples Project. I have been assured of some assistance by the Town to help defray Island Peoples Project cost in finishinG their re-modeling of the Dowling Alleys. This summer we are fortunate to again haveNew York State Trooper Andy Connor with us. Troper Greg Gentile has been promoted to Investigator and his position will be filled by Trooper Hugh ,Uland. Trooper Niland will remain on the Island u:,til September 15 and Trooper Connor..until November 1. My thanks to all who cooperated with the request of not leaving vehicles in the Ferry 'District parking lot during the winter months. It was very helpful to the Town road crew in maintaining the area. At least once every month. I visit the Department of Hotor Vehicles in Hiverhead. I will be more than glad to assist anyone on the Island in obtaining registrations for their vehicles or boats. I have all Motor Vehicle applications available. Besides the two State Troopers, we have two Town Constables on the Island, A.R. Grebe Jr. and Larry Horn. Our two Bay Constables who will patrol West Harbor and vicini ty are John Clavin and Steve 1.1alinowski. In closing. I want to thank all who have helped to make this past year a very memorable one for me. With my varied time schedule it is impossible for me to keep a definite office hour schedule but. by appointment, I am always available. Please call 646. ~Y' Raymond W. Edwards . RODENT CONTROL More than three hundred pounds of stations has been provided during months by your Civic Association. base,l poison and is very safe and used properly. "bait" for feeder the last twelve This is a Warfarin effective when Rodent feeder stations were supplied at cost to fifteen people during this period. Ths purposes of a feeder station are three-fold: It keeps the "bait" dry, it encourges rodents to use the feeder because of its construction with three compaytments a.nd it keeps pets and children from getting near the poison. Feeder stations and "bait" are available through. A. D. Dawson Tel. 526 FISHERS ISLAND CIVI C ASSN. FISHERS IS., N. Y. 06390 - us Post Paio' Fishers Is. N.Y. 06390 Permit #4 . BOXHOLDER