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Home My WebLink About1980-1981 .. Fishers Island Civic AssocIatIon Annual Report 1980 -1981 ~ ~~\- // ~_\ \ \r-'),,~, \)V )) ~ / -J\Il)~ ~)) )\j ~ / ~~0 / 0 0 / ( v 0 ~/ ~~o"" :" o 0 0 '" 0 ~ 0 v 0 " --~ --f ? 5J JiJ ~2JU~J r --- FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT '980 - 1981 ANNUAL ME~ING, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 8:00 P.M. AT THE SCHOOL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT CIVIC ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL REPORT CONNECTICUT BLUE CRoss/BLUE SHIELD FICCO FISHERS ISLANO FERRY DISTRICT FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT H.L. FERGUSON MUSEUM & H. L~E FERr.USON BIRD S~NCTU^RY I SLAND HEALTH PRO JECT, I NC. FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ISLAND PEOPLES PROJECT FISHoRS ISLAND S~HOOL DISTRICT REPORT OF TDW~ JUSTICE FRANCIS DOYEN RODoN, CONTROL DATES TO REMEM8ER AUGUST 7TH ANNUAL CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING AUGUST 11TH ELECTION OF FERRY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS AUGUST 14TH BEER FEST AUGUST 20TH FERRY DISTRIGT BUDGET MEETING, 6:30 P.M. AT THE SCHOOL COVER OF REPORT: JEANINE EDWARDS Th. Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 DEAR F I SIl ERS I SLANDERS AND SUMMER RES I DENTS: As THE FINAL QUARTER OF THE FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION CLOSES WE AGAIN REPOPT THE BIGGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT ITEM THIS PAST YEAR, WHICH HAS BEEN THE LANDMAR' SCHOOL. As IT SEEMS NOW, THE LANDMARK SCHOOL HAS BECOME A REALITY AND CLASSES WILL HOPEFULLY BEGIN SEPTEMBER OF "82". THC OPENING OC THIS SCHOOL WE FEEL WILL GIVE US A "'''CH MORE DESIRED WINTER C0MMUNITY AS WELL AS HELPING THE ECONO~IY Of" FISHERS ISLAND, IN A PERIOD WHEN WE ARE MOST DORMANT, GIVING MANY ADDED AN~ SHARED REVENUES IN THE SCH00L, CHURCHES, FERRY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND UTILITIES AS WELL AS POSSIBLE JOBS FOR SOME. AT THIS TIME WE ALSO REGRET LOSING OUR CIVIC ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, MR. THOMAS CASHEL. WHO WILL BE LEAVING WITH HIS FAMILY FOR AN ASSIGNMENT ABROAO. IN CLOSING I WISH TO THANK THE DIRECTO'S FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN THE PAS' YEAR. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, )1/~i ~ 'M"'-O- ZA HETt ACTING PRESIDENT 80ARD OF DIRECTORS MAR I 0 ZANGYETT' KENT ClHODES NANCY HUNT MARSHALl. DODGE ACT I "0 PRES I OENT (81) (83) (81 ) (81 ) ROBERTA ELWELL (82) .JOHN BOGERT (83) MARY HORN SEc./TREAS. SPECIAL COMMITTEES SENIOR CITIZENS' BILL FAULKNER, Lucy AHMAN, WILLIAM HAASE MOSIQUITD CONTROL: CHERRY RAFFERTY, SERGE DOYEN ~OMINATING COMMITTFE: KENT RHODES, KANDI SANGER, GORDON AHMAN FISHERS ISLA~D CIVIC ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL REPORT 80 - 81 START I NG CHECKBOOK BALANCE AS OF ,JULY I, 1980 TOT t'\L DEPOS I TS DUES CONTRIAUTIONS $1003.00 $1798.00 TOT AL F.XPENS<:S PRINTING AND POSTAGE BLUE CROSS CISTODIAN SECRET ARY AN',UAL REPORT RODENT CO~'TROL C FF I CS S'JPPL I ES ,OWN FATHERS BC EXPENSES TELEPHONE · DOI.ATIONS TREASURY NOTE INVESTMENT $280 1.00 $73BO.76 $ 246.19 500.00 400.00 496.71 294. ,00 50.00 25.00 149.00 130.50 89.36 5000.00 ST ART I NG CHf'CK BOOK BALANCE AS 0 F JilL Y I, 1981 . So FTBAlL E~U I PMENT. $6,022.31 $1442.55 RESPECTFIILLY SUBMITTED, MARY HORN The Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 TH~ ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT B:OO P.M. AT THE SCHOOL. THIS IS THE ONLY FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S ANN~AL REPORT ON ITS OWN ACTIVITIES AND THOSE OF ALL OTHER ISLAND ORGANIZATIONS. MEMBERSHIP IS A SIGN OF YOUR DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN PROMOTING OUR ISLAND'S COMMUNITY WELFARE AND IN EXPRESSING YOUR VIEWS ON ITS PROBLEMS. MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ISLAND RESIDENTS DARTICIPATING IN THE BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN. ANNUAL DUES HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT TO COVER OUR ROUTINE EXPENSES, I~CLUDING IN PARTICULAR, ADMINISTRATION OF THE MEDICAL INSURANCE PROGRAM. HOWEVER, IT IS INSUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE ASSOCIATION TO CONTRIBUTE, AS IN THE PAST, ANY APPRECIABLE AMOUNTS TO SPECIAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE BOARD HOPES THAT AN INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP FROM BOTH SUMMER AND ALL YEAR POUND RESIDENTS AND ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS WILL ENABLE THE ASSOCIATION TO FULFILL THE IMPORTANT OBJECTIVE OF BEING ABLE TO RESPOND PROMPTLY TO PROJECTS WORTHY OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE. ...................................................................... ~JM..,E ADDRESS ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($3.00) ($5.00 ) $ $ $ VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT ENCLCSED PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABL~ TO FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSN. Box 464, FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 CHECK HERE FOR RECEIPT BLUE CROSS - BLUE SHIELD 1981 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. As of July 1, we have 57 BC/BS members in the 7296-00 group and 49 members in the Over 65 group. Because of increased premium rates we have lost two families and with another rate increase effective July 1, we may loose a couple more. Two members were transferred to the Over 65 group. As of July 1, 1981 rates were increased to meet rising costs of hospital care and losses incurred by BC/BS. Premium rates effective July 1 are as followsl Husband and wife $106.29 Husband and wife 1 or more children Single Over 65 $111.4J $ 42.07 $ 14.55 Bills are sent out the lOth of each month with the request that payment be made by the 21st of the month. Evelyn Clarke Custodian FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1981 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. The stock of FIDCO has been sold only to summer residents who are Club members and who own property on Fishers Island. This restric- tion is brought about by the securities laws. Today there are 90 stock- holders. The stock is often passed from fathe~ 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 pur- chase of its shares by new property owners and ~ost 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 ~ishers 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 maintain a sound Island economy. Considerable progress has been made the last few years. The memberships at the clubs are increasing. Recent land sales by FIDCO have resulted in increased landholding by club mem- bers. Several houses have been built and others are on the drawing boards or under construction. It now appears that this substantially increased level of construction on the Island will continue for quite a number of years. We hope that this will attract construction and service people and their families to the Island for year-around living. The children could take advantage of our fine school, and the Island would be more active and complete. J::' N~ 1(d presid~t July 1, 1981 Fishers Island Ferry District DUlTict c,..,~ 0, S~dal Attol 'fM N. Y. Stal, uridlU,," (lAw. of N. Y.. 1Q47. eMPI". 6QQl FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 ROBERT P. KNAUFF MANAGER ~ SECRETARY TELEPHONE 7BS-7--463 AREA CODE 516 SOARO OF' COMMISSIONER. RAYMOND F. DOYEN RICHARD .. ....KER .JOHN C. EVAN. REYNOLD. DU~DNT .JR. Chairman RAYMOND W. EDWARO_, .JR. The past year has seen a change in the operation of our vessels. In January we bid the operating contract for a period of three years. Four bids were received, an unusually large number based on past experience. As most of you know by now, Captain Mark Easter was the successful bidder and was awarded the operating contract. Mark has held most of the experienced crew intact so you will not be seeing many new faces this year. In November 1980 we were notified by our Assemblyman, John Behan, that $175,000 had been appropriated ir; the supplemental state budget for repairs to our dock at Fishers Island. The project, which also includes construction of a new ramp system, should allow for a better traffic flow during periods of heavy boat us- age and eliminate the need to tow freight against the flow of traffic. It will also place a ramp closer to the entrance to Silver Eel Pond where less ice normally accumulates in the winter months. The New York State Department of Transportation has only recently begun work on the grant agreement application. If all goes well the new system may be ready for the 1982 summer season. The most significant cost in our budget, after the operator's contract, is now fuel oil. It was not too many years ago that an entire year's cost for fuel for the vessels was less than $20,000 as compared to the 1981 budget amount of $100,000. De- control of oil prices may add as much to our fuel bill this year as it used to cost to operate for an entire year. Our 1981 Summer-Fall schedule represents a departure in format from those of the past few years. We have segmented it into identifiable activity periods and scheduled trips accordingly. In this way we have added flexibility in scheduling and have been able to eliminate the margin notes such as "Runs June 15 through September 28" or "Last run Sept. 30." There are two notable changes in the schedule. First, during the period June 21 through September 14, MUNNATAWKET will layover at Fishers Island for one half hour instead of fifteen minutes on the late morning and afternoon trips. On Monday through Saturday she will depart Fishers Island at 12:15 p.m. instead of 12:00 noon. On Monday through Thursday and Saturday she will depart New London at 3:30 p.m. instead of 3:45 p.m. and on Friday at 3:00 ~ instead of 3:15 p.m. Second, AMTRAK has eliminated the New York bound train which used to stop in New London about 7:15 a.m. Consequently, the first morning train departure is now scheduled for 8:50 a.m. For this reason, the early morn- ing departure from Fishers Island has been eliminated. There has been a departure added at 7:45 a.m. which will enable those wishing to catch the 8:50 a.m. train to New York to do so. There was considerable consternation voiced at the elimina- tion of the train. After Representative Samuel Gajdenson (2nd Dist.-Ct.) had stated his intention to intercede with AMTRAK, the Ferry District contacted his office to express its concern. On May 1, 1981 the Commissioners and the manager met with representatives of Blount Marine Corporation in Warren, RI to discuss lengthening OLINDA. Presently, the tentative plan is to lengthen the vessel by 39.5 feet while expanding the passenger accommodations. It must be emphasized that the plan is only tentative and that no decision will be made un- til we have determined whether the project is cost effective. The expanded vessel would be able to carry 16 or 17 vehicles and have seating for 111 passengers. At present she can carry only 58 passengers with a full load of vehicles. The proposed plan of the deck arrangements and outboard profile has been prepared by Blount and ~ay be viewed in the Ferry District office. On Saturday, July 25, 1981, there will be a Dixieland Jazz Cruise aboard the MUNNATAWKET departing Fishers Island at 7:30 p.m. and returning at approximately 10:30 p.m. The cost will be $10.00 per person. Tickets will go on sale at the Ferry District Office on July 2, 1981. They will also be available for purchase on weekends from Evelyn Clarke, our reservation clerk. Setups, ice, cups, plastic glasses, and coffee will be provided. Each person will be responsible for providing his own liquid refreshments. The Second Line Dixieland Jazz Band will provide the music. The Fishers Island Community Theater will open for the 1981 summer season on Sunday, July 5th. The annual election of a Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry District for a term of five (5) years will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 1981. The polls will be open between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Fishers Island Fire House. The annual meeting at which the 1982 budget will be presented will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 1981 in the Fishers Island School. In closing we wish to recognize the contributions of Captain Al Bicknell to the operation of our vessels and to the people of Fishers Island. Captain AI's association with Fishers Is- land and the ferries goes back over thirty years during which time there were few among us who were not affected by his kindnesses in some way. FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 . During the p~s~ year the Department has been very active wlth constant tralnlng and equipment inspections. We also did two major jobs on r?ur AIll'oulance Boat, SEA STRETCP.ER; a complete oreatment to the "lber glass hull and the replacement of both engines. Earlier this year an all day Disaster Drill was held. This covered many unusual situations that could happen here. All procedures were kept secret from the men until the "alarm" was received. Tne participation in these exercises was one hundred per cent of the members who were on the Island that day and physically able to take part. Also participating was the entire Ambulance Squad, Dr. pryce and many volunteer victems. The Board of Commissioners observed and were very pleased with the entire operation. T.,e Department sponsored another total E.I':.T. course during the winter and spring and a total re-certification program of the present E. M. T. s for Connecticut and New York. During the year we~e false alarms. during 1980, 20 fire calls were logged, five of these A total of 36 ambulance calls were logged The coming year will see the Departnent active in not only fire and rescue duties but there will also be a Beer Fest on August 14th to be followed by the sale of lobster dinners on Saturday August 15th. Our annual appeal for funds has been sent to all residents and we hope you will continue to support our work as you have in the past. FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners W. Gordon Ahman. Chairman Kenneth L. Edwards James A. Peishoff Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. FOR YEAR 1980 T2EA3J~ER'S ANNU~L REPORT ~ECEIPTS: Tax 2evenue $60,033.31- ~ental of Poling Place 105.00 Rental of Justice Office 500.00 Interest and Earnings 1,311.08 Ref~nd of Department co~nsel fee 500.00 Refund of SS Tax 101.15 Ref ~nd for aJ.to parts 7.48 Refund of insurance premuims 1,121.00 Sale of Pumper 685.00 Reserve Fund - New pJ.mper equipmentlO,OOO.OO Total Receipts 2alance at oeginning of Year Total Receipts and Balanc~ ~I 32:jf(S:aiE?~TS: Current Expenses: Personal Services Counsel Fee Hydrant Rentals Insurance h&R - Apparatus and Equipment ~OOR - ~uilding and Property Telephones and Alarm System Electric Energy Fuel Social Security T~x !,:edica 1 Expense Other Expenses Total Current Expenses purchase of Equipment Debt Service: Redemption of Bonds Interest on Eonds Total Debt Service $4,275.00 35.00 11,544.00 9,189.80 11,922.48 3,147.13 2,471.75 2,288.25 2,935.11 335.53 40.00 4,094.64 $5,000.00 417.65 Transferred to Reserve Fund Total Payments from General Fund 2alance at End of Year Total Payments and Balance Treasurer and Secreta,!' E. Perry Edwards $74,364.02 3,643.85 -*78,007.87 ~ $52,278.69 7,636.44 5,417.65 6,000.00 $7 ,332.7e 7,675.09 ~78, 007.87 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT Commissioners W. Gordon Ahman, Chairman Kenneth L. Edwards James A. Peishoff Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 Tr('Qsurer and Secreta 1")' E. Perry Edwards 2J??LE~~T ~O TREASJ~Ert'S A~~JAL ~EPORT FO~ YEAR 1980 =reakdown of Other Expenses: Office Expense }ssolene and oil Inspections and ?ire School Conventions and Work Shop Election Expense Dues Dond Total Current Expense Listed as Other Expense ~ $430.81 1,368.74 806.70 956.45 236.94 180.00 115.00 ~4,094.54 - , -(' . i. /_ ,,- J II ,/ ./.....~ . "" ..-" "''1r.'t:f# -/1,,-% C :~J" Treasur v FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners W. Gordon Ahman, Chairman Kenneth L. Edwards James A. Peishoff Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. TREASURER'S AKN0AL REPORT Foe; YEAR 1980 RESERVE FllNDS: &Qparatus and Equipment Reserve Fund: Balance on Hand Jqnuary 1, 1980 Less: Purchase of equipment 1/10 Par new Pumper ::alance Add: From Ger.eral F~nd 2/22 5alance Less: Purchase of !-\cJTIey !-:arket Cert. 6 }'onths 52-lance Add: Lst ~tr. interest 2nd ~tr. interest 3rd Qtr. interest 4th Qtr. interest Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 3/31 6/30 9/30 12/31 1980 Equi~ment Repair Reserve Fund: Balance on Hand January 1, 1980 Add: 1st ~tr. interest 2nd Qtr. inte~est 3rd ~tr. inte~est 4th Qtr. interest 5alance on Hand Dec. 31, 1980 INV~3T;.::;:NT : Feb. 9th - 6 ;.;onth ;..oney ].:arket Certificate Aug. 29th - Interest earned At maturity Aug. 29th - Re-invested for 6 m~nths !-:~turity date Feb. 28, 1981 Treasurer and Secretary E. Perry Edwards $20,262.37 10,000.00 10,262.37 5,000.00 15,262.37 151.000.00 ,,262.37 1:':9.37 4.89 5.01 g.08 S38 .72 $5,788.33 76.25 77.26 79.14 80.19 $6,101.17 $15,000.00 1,037.52 H6,037.52 . j ....~/ " .C' .'/ .t . <'- /''; ~ <.., _ ... <....- ,~. /"":--:':. f....-(... '..... <:. -=-1:./ Treasurer FISI-IERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT , FISI-lERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 The district has a contract with Hr. Richard Grebe to pick up your household ref1l8e three times per week during the months of June, July, August and September and twice a week during the remaining months. It is helpful for those people who visit the Island only on weekends in the fan and spring to call Mr. Grebe at 287 so that he can include you on his next pick-up. Once again the commissioners ask your cooperation in the use of the burnable dump located at Race Point. Only burnable materisl should be dumped there and HO IIetals, tires or plastics. Please dump in or as close to the pits as possible. 'Ibis area hae betn misused and may have to be closed. Board of ConD1ssioners Ra1lllond Doyen, Olairlllan Kenneth Edwards, Secretary Robert Wall, Treasurer The Henry L. Ferguson Museum and The H. Lee Ferguson Bird Sanctuary The Museum and the Sanctaury were once again visited by a good num- ber of people, some from nearby places and some from far away. 807 names are listed in our guest book for the year 1980. Some came as groups such as school children , Boy Scouts and G~rl Scouts. Some re- turned to the Island after having been away for many years. One of these was Bob Shanklin of Old Lyme who came with his wife. In one of our un- identified photographs Bob found himself as a small bather on the South Beach of long ago with bath house in the background. From Florida came Mr and Mrs John Johnson who relived the times of the 40'and 50's. And from New York came John Bull an ornithologist with the American Museum of Natural History. In our last report we wrote about the proposed new addition to house the historical section. This new section was dedicated at a ceremony held on August 31,1980 . At this ceremony President Emeritus Bishops Hobson enlightened the 56 people attending with an historical account of how the Museum came into being. The room is large, roomy, attractive and well-lighted, custom built to house the historical records and artifacts of Fishers Island. During the summer Marie Gaillard, our histor ical curator will be at work Isiting ,sorting, classifying, labelling and placing the historical records in the now vacant room. During the summere of 1980 three programs were presented. The first was given on the evening of July 10 by Trudy Smith a naturalist from Mumford Cove, Connecticut. Trudy arrived early in the day with her mist nets for banding birds. She banded several birds; catbirds, yellowthroats and Carolina wrens ; and during her slide lecture displayed them for all to see closeup. The second program was a slide talk held on August 25 at which Bob Dewire of the Denison-Pequotsepos Nature Sanctuary pre- sented the fall migration with talk and a splendid set of slides showing closeups of the bird in the hand. We hope to have Bob again this summer The th~rd Program was a slide lecture given by Dolly Chapman. Dolly took those present on a vicarious trip to most interesting places in South America. We look forward to what Dolly will have for us this year. Nature walks were held on Tuesday and Wednseday afternnons. Wednes- day's adult and family walk proved to be quite popular with as many as 15 to 25 sometimes coming. The very special walk once again was one to the Oyster Pond where Cary Matthiessen gave a talk, showed us living oysters at different stages of development and highlighted the program with a tour of the pond on his rafts. During the year four birds were collected and added to collection. They were a sharp-shinned hawk, a Carolina wren, a black-and-white warbler, and a flicker. We should soon have a beaver that is now in the final stages of being mounted at Jonas Brothers in Mount Vernon, New York 1980 was a banner year for the ospreys of Fishers Island. From four active nests were fledged nine young ospreys. This numer was the most in our recent record books:--The first osprey to return to the Island in 1981 was the male occupant of the nest on the Navy Post. He was first seen on March 22. The female arrived a few days later and by April first there were seven pairs on the Island. Mike Scheibel of the Fish and Wild LifeService visitedthe Island on May 14. He thought that there are four active nests, and possibly a fifth. The spring of 1981 warbler migration was excellent. On route to northern nesting grounds the first fo the warblers passed through Fishers Island on April 24. They were a palm warbler and a yellow warbler. Then followed on I April 29 yellow-throated , a rare warbler for Fishers Island an,Q a parula yellow-rumped , black and white prairie , redstart Cape May ,Blackpoll ,canada This day was the high point of the warbler migration with 14 species being sighted. First sightings of the year included magnolia, chestnut-sided , bay-breaated blackburnian , black-throated blue, black-throate~ green By May 27 most of the warblers had passed through Fishers Island Some other special migrates were 6 glossy ibis seen on the big golf course on April 24 and a blue-gray gnatcatcher, snowy egret and great egret. Last year we wrote of a breeding bird survey to take part in New York state. The survey has now been under way for its first year. The entire state has been divided into 10 km by 10 km map squares. Each map square has been further subdivided into four equal sized blocks , each 5 km by 5 km. Fishers Island lies on four of these. Species were listed as possible breeders, probable breeders or confirmed breeders. We had a total of 53 confirmed breeders on Fishers Island During September and october the hawk migration through Fishers Island was outstanding. John Bull visited the Island on October 4 and 5 On these two days over 70 sharp-shins , 20 kestrels, 1 Coopers, 1 merlin and 3 harriers passed over the Island , mostly at Race Point. Six species of hawks spent the winter on Fishers Island. They were the redtail, rough-legged, goshawk, Coopers, merlin and marsh hawk. The rough-legged is a rare visitor from the tundra in the far north. Financially , according to the treasurer Perry Edwards , the Museum is solvent. This happy condition is possible partly because of some income from the endowment set up by Mr Jansen Noyes Sr. in memory of Mrs Noyes, and partly because of donations and dues. We hope that you will want to become a member of the Museum this year and that there will be those who will continue to make contributions to either our annual expenses, to our fund for the new historical addition, or to our endowment. Those who wish to join or to donate to the Museum should speak to the custodian or to any member of the Board of Trustees The Museum is open on week days from 10 to noon, and on Sundays from 11 to 12:30 P.M. Those who wish to visit the Museum at other times by calling Mr. Edwin or Mrs. Katherine Horning , telephone 293. Officers of the Museum and sanctuary are I Henry W. Hobson, Pres- ident Emeritus; Charles Ferguson, President; Elizabeth Husband, Vice- President ; Perry Edwards , Treasurer; Richard Baker, Secretary, Mrs. peter Sturtevant ; Marie Gaillard , Mary Russell, Robert Miller cary Matthiessen and Edwin Horning , Curator May 6 May 8 May 21 May 25 By Edwin Horning FISHERS ISLAND LIBR...RY .....OCI...TION ... o. .ox a.. "..HER. ..LANO NEW YORK o.a,o !o:embership in the ?ishers Island Library Association is ooen to all Fishers Island residents and property owners without char6e. All temoorary residents and visitors who are not ~roperty owners may Join by 9aying a small membership fee of ~5.00. 1urine the per~od from July 1,1980 to June 1,1981 a totaJ. of 4,363 books were circulated. The breakdown is as follows: 2,327 sdult fiction, 520 adult non-fiction, 1,634 Juvenile fiction end 382 j~venile non-fiction. lro~ ~uly 1,1980 to June 1,1481 the Library accessioned 295 new books including 166 adult fiction, 90 adult non-fictien, 33 juvenile fiction and 6 juvenile non-fiction. The funci est80lisheCi in memory of Y:arilyn Porter will be used this year to purchase books on medicine and s.::.ien;c. The ~~nual meetin~ of the lishers Island Library ~ssociatiQn will oe held on Saturuay, August 2,1981 at 10:00 at the Library. The meeting is open to the p~blic. nSHERS ISLA ND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Report to The Fishers Island Civic Association 1980-1981 Financial statement Jan~a~y 1.1980-December 31,1980 Receipts Interest 8.920.00 4.050.00 500.00 744.UO 666.00 14.880.uo Annual Appeal Town of 0outhold Suffolk Cooperative Library Jystem Misc. (fines. memberships. etc.) Total ;:;isbursements Insurance 5.592.00 2.988.00 414.00 860.00 1.524.00 441.00 198.00 292.00 12,309.00 3alaries and Payroll Taxes uooks and periodicals Accounting utilities and Fuel I'lain tenance Alarm "'ystem Postage and ~upplies Total ISL.AND HEAL.TH PROJECT. INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 0l53QO June, 1981 As some of you may know, Dr. Walter Pryce will not be renewing his contract this September. We are fortunate to have had Dr. Pryce with us for two years. The Committee has initiated advertising in The New England Journal of Medicine and Family Practice and has made several inquiries in surrounding areas concerning a replacement physician. If anyone has any suggestions, please contact one of the committee members. During the winter, the Island Health Project accepted Mr. Stephen O'Neil's resignation from the Board. We appointed Dr. Klaus Mayer of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center as a new member of the Board. THE OFFICE HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. TO 12 NOON, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, EXCEPTING WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY. WE WOULD APPRECIATE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF VISIT TO MINIMIZE BOOKKEEPING. As in the past, a financial report and further develop- ments on a physician replacement will be included in our annual letter in August to all Islanders. Mrs. H. Lawrenc e Bogert, Co-chairman Mr. William Faulkner, Vice President Mrs. Catherine Jenssen, Secretary Mrs. Richard G. Ahman Mrs. Richard S. Baker Mrs. John C. Evans Mrs. Peter Sanger, Co-chairman Mr. Serge Doyen, Treasurer Mr. Lawrence Horn Mr. Henry L. King Dr. Klaus Mayer Mr. William H. Wood, Jr. ~ ISLAND PEOPLES PROJECT Box 523 t Fishers Island, New York 06390 t:r.:,'~' ~~~i 'h.. r<. / l::L't:l Swnmer 1981 Dear Fishers Islanders and Summer Residents: The Island People's Project is about to launch another exciting summer, beginning July 6 and running through August 14. We are fortunate to have as our Director, Janet Poeton -- who has served IPP since 1970. Our program offers something of interest for everyone. The morning recreation, consisting of arts, crafts and games, will be held at the school grounds for ages 4 and up. We also offer tennis lessons, Red Cross swimming instruction, mini-swim (which introduces young children and babies to the water), Nature walks, sailing, softball, fun run, adult swim/swim- nastics, travel and nature lectures (with guest lecturers) and the annual art show in August. Be sure to check the Post Office bulletin board for notices concerning our special activities throughout the SQ~~eT. The Craft Shop is a large part of IPP. It offers the sale of many handmade creations and delectable baked goods, all made by our own resi- dents. So please pay them a visit. We would briefly like to mention that we are still desperately in need of securing housing for our Director. This summer we were most fortunate, but by August we will have to start hunting again. So please, let us hear from you if you know of any place we might rent for the 1982 summer season. lie are pleased to be able to offer our program to you for a $10.00 single membership or $20.00 family membership. All contributions are tax deductible, and since this letter will be our only means of raising funds this year, your support at this time will be greatly appreciated. Enclosed for your convenience is an addressed return envelope. We wish you a happy and healthy Slill@er and we look forward to your joining our Program. Sincerely yours, Island People's Project Trustees Committee Mrs. Constance White, President Mrs. Carolyn Doherty, Secretary Mrs. Carol Marshall, Treasurer Mrs. Kathy Zanghetti, Recreation Mrs. Patricia Faulkner, Special Events ~rrs. Helen Buckner Mrs. John C. Evans Mrs. Stephen T. Kelsey Mr. Frank Kernan Mrs. Donald Sinclair Mrs. Raymond Gary Mr. John S. W. Spofford Mrs. Reynolds duPont, Jr. ~ ISLM~D PEOPLES PROJECT Fishers Box 523 ~ Island, New York 06390 ~,~ ~~~ FINANCIAL REPORT 1980 EXPE",SES Salaries Accounting Postage Printing and Copies Equipment Rental Rent and Utilities Taxes Payroll Floats - Storage & Maintenance Teachers & Lecturers Miscellaneous Depreciation Craft Shop Rental & Utilities Telephone Postage Supplies 3,348 1,028 25 50 692 685 92 105 63 1,202 299 508 375 37 259 200 17 18 5 $ 9,008.00 3,850.80 2,401.20 451. 00 $ 6,703.00 Supplies Prizes - Trophies Telephone Insurance TOTAL EXPENSES RECEIPTS Donations Membership, Sale of T-Shirts Concert TOTAL RECEIPTS Total Invested in U. S. Treasury Certificate. . . $10,000.00 FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SU~~RY 1980-81 This has been a year of "concern" in the Fishers Island School District. The year has been a productive and successful one with many positive gains for education in our school district. ENROLLMENT AND STAFF Enrollments for the 1980-81 school year were as follows: Nursery through Grade Six Grades Seven through Twelve Total 25 students 24 students 49 students Declining enrollment is a concern to everyone on the Island. The school does meet the minimum staff and academic requirements as recommended by the New York State Education Department. 1981-82 BUDGET There is continued difficulty in preparing the budget ~ecause 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 assessments on the Island have helped with the situation for lowering taxes. On May 12, 1981, the new budget was approved by the voters (41-6) This budget reflects a 10~ decrease in the 1981-82 tax rate. A negotiated contract between the Board of Education and the Fishers Island Teachers' Association was completed on February 6, 1981. This contract is for a period of three years ending June 30, 1984. THE LANDMARK SCHOOL The .Landmark School of Pride's Crossing, Massachusetts, is interested in establishing a school on Fishers Island. Landmark is the educational component of the Learning Disabilities Foundation, Inc., a non-profit, non-sectarian institution committed to providing help to learning disabled children and adults through remedial programs, teacher training and research. Students aged 8-18 are admitted to the Landmark School throughout the year, space permitting. Criterian for admissions to the Landmark's program include diagnosis of a learning disability in the language processing area, average and above average intellectual potential, and absence of primary emotional disturbance. The Landmark School would operate their educational program independently from the local school, but may be interested in purchasing certain educational programs from the Fishers Island School. The Landmark School has filed an application with the General Services Administration to apply for the U. S. Coast Guard and the U. S. Navy surplus properties. With the reality of the coming to Fishers Island, it is hoped that the school will open in September 1982 with 40 students and 15 staff members. Dr. Charles Drake, Headmaster of the Landmark School, and staff members have visited the Island on numerous occasions during this school year. There will be a great deal of preliminary work ahead in the coming year in order to make the idea a reality. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Many interesting programs occurred during the school year. The talents of our students and teachers were noted on many occasions throughout the school year. Our Seniors took a Caribbean cruise during the Spring vacationi Grades One through Six traveled to Plymouth, Massachusetts, Grades Five through Twelve visited the sights of Boston, Massachusetts; Grades Eleven and Twelve visited the Shakespeare Theatre; and movie and TV star, Robin Williams, visited the school. Athletics, as usual, played an important part in the students' lives with both a boys' and a girls' basketball team and a cheering squad. Other outstanding events included our Open House, the book fair, the Christmas Concert, the Senior Citizen Dinner, the FITA Scholarship basketball/volleyball games, the Science Fair, the Art Show, Awards' Night, the Spring Concert, and many student fund-raising activities. 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 important 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 EDUCATION Catherine J. Jenssen, President Gregory C. Thibodeau, Vice-President Richard G. Ahman Elizabeth Peishoff Mary Q. Zanghetti William R. Haase, Superintendent REPORT OF TOW~! ,JUST I CE FRANC I S DOYEN DURING THE PAST YEAR THE JUSTICE COURT HANOLED 15 VEHiCLE AND TRAF~IC CASES AND 2 CONSERVATION CAS[~. MOTOR VEHICLE ANO TOWN LICE~SE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT MY O~FICE. FRANCIS DOYEN TOillN ,JUSTIcE RODENT CONTROL The only way to eliminate rodents is to control the source of their food supply. On an Island like ours, this is impossible because they can subsist on the food they find along the shore line. However, they can be controlled if everyone uses the "bait" supplied without charge by the Civic Association. This can be obtained from me together with approved type "feeder stations", sold at approximate cost. During the year the use of "bait" and "feeders" h~s been increased by the residents who live here all year but most summer people seem to have been i~oring the problem. A. D. Dawson Tel. .526 Fishers Island Civic Assoe. Ine. P.O. Box 464 Fishers Island, N. Y. 06390 Bulk Rate U . S. p'ustage- PAID Fishers Island New York Permit #4 BOX HOLDER