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FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT
July 1, 1915
F. I. Civic Association President's Report
F. I. Civic Association Treasurer's Report
Blue Cross & CMS
F. I. Conservation Committee
Bicentennial Project
FIDCO Report
F. I. Ferry District
F. I. Fire Department
F. I. Garbage and Refuse District
H. L. Ferguson Museum & H. Lee Ferguson Sanctuary
Island Health Project
Island People's Project
Rodent Control
School District
Town Justice and Southold Town Board Member
ANNUAL MEETING: TUESDAY. JULY 15, 1915 - 8 P.M. AT THE SCHOOL
Guest Speaker - Mr. Chris Roosevelt, Editor, Oceanic Magazine,
will talk and show slides on his trip to survey North Sea oil
drilling and how it affects our North Atlantic Coast.
DATES TO REMEMBER
WALKATHON - benefit IPP -- Sunday, July 20
HOUSE TOUR - benefit IPP -- Wednesday, August 13 - 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TOWN FATHERS MEETING -- Wednesday, August 20
06 Sp~ci4t Wot~ ......
Cov~~ 06 tki4 i44U~ 06 FICA R~po~ d~4ign~d by Cathi J~n44~n, G~4d~ ",
Fi4h~~ 14land Union F~~~ S~hoot
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Th. Fi.h.,. I.Iand Civic Association, Inc.
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Membere 641
Meetinge 4
The Fiehere Ieland Civic Assn. serves two major purposes: one- we pro-
vide the moet aconomic plan for Island group inBurBnce in Medicare and Conn.
Blue CraBB. All Bummer and wintBr mBmbBrB are encouragBd to take advBntage
of it. Two- we provide open meetinga aa a public Bervice to discuss, look
into and reBolvs problems of local intereBt- The fBct finders, we therefore
invite and welcome our Town OfficialB and repreBentBtiveB of our organiza-
tiona, so that we may refar quastions to them and hear their comments- "We
are a long way from City Hall."
We have 395 winter reBidente including children. This number incrsaBes
to sbout 2,000 in the summsr.
We are 1 of 9 hamlets and 1 village of the Town of Southold numbering
15,330 residents inClUding ours.
Our total tax payers number 693, we have a complicated tax structure
whereby it is all but impoBBiblB ot figure out what tangibly comes back to
the Ieland. We pay a pereonal property tax of about 10-11% of the Southold
Town budget. Next year our ehare will be baBBd on $1,162,779.80. Southold
then paYB for our ~ highway mBn, maintenance on our Beven roads, ealaries
for our Island OffiCial'S, trBnsportation for meetings, clerical work, etc.
This does not includB the county tBx nor the District TBxes SBt by our ferry,
fire, garbagB, and lighting commisBioners baBed on 10cBl budget needs. Nor
our school tax collected which is about double all thesB other taxes Bnd
was 423,392 last yeBr.
At timBS we are Bimiler to B League of Women VoterB or a Chamber of
Commerce. With the help of our ConBervBtion CommitteB, WB concern ourselves
with protection end preBervBtion of our IBland and coastal rBBourCBS. Through
our Village Graen Committee, we encourage planting and beautification of our
village and leI and area.
We uee the 1.l1l1lity Co. Poat Office Bulletin Board for noticeB Bnd euggeBt
everyone refer to it for IBland eventB. Bnd whila there checking, please note
the bBnchee maintained courtesy of Z&S and Village Green Committee.
Later you might swim out to the raft in West Harbor neWly repaired by
The Civic Asen, voted for by members this winter to help the Island Peoples'
Projsct Swimming program. Since lest September the water has been taeted
four timeB in West Harbor, HBY Harbor, and Silver Eel. Lillie Ahmen collects
Bnd Bends samples to out County Health Officer. The raport comeB beck-Very
low in Coliform Count and safe for Bwimming and shell fiBhing.
The Deprey are back and rBd flags no longer wave over the utility polee
at the end of the gOlf range.
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PRESIDENT' 5 REPOR1. -Page Two
The Utility Co. at The Civic Assnrs expense has insulated the hot lines.
If anyone finds a plastic disc while dn the beach reeembling e friebee
with a tube atteched, pleese rescue snd follow directions on returning it.
One hundred were sent out as current driftsrs in the vicinity of the islend
by The Univereity of Connecticut researchers (headed by our own Frank
80hlen). 5ixty are still missing. It ~lOuld be most valuable for the
scientists to get back the infurmation, or for that matter, pleasa check
any unusual capsules, discs,. dyes, dead fish, etc. coming ashore (aee Mary
Russell's report). Beach combing is taking on a scientific mod look- bottles
are out, plastic coatsd messages are in.
Our Herbor Master, Kenny Edwards is concernsd with speeding and polluting
in the Harbor, and sefety of boats anchored directly in the Harbor.
Mr. George Leylend donated the trees to hide the gerbage dump, adding
to the past screening done by the Village Green Committee.
We have two troopers back for the summer- a familiar face, Officer Don
Campbell and one we have yet to welcome Llho will t~ork with our constables
Otis Horn and Dick Grebe. Ills were asked at the April FICA meeting to look
into how Southold handlea the Leash Law- it d09sn't. The town relies on a
N.V. State law to file a written complaint against a vicious dog. Hopafully
none on F.I. but if dogs run in packs they can scare, fight, bite, strew
garbage end destroy birds nesting in the Spring. It was suggested et that
meeting to ask everyone to make every effort to keep garbage tightly covered
and to ask ourselves "Do I"e know right now Llhera our dogs are?"
We have been checking the intention of the U.S. Coast Guard to man the
Fishere Island Station only from Nov, 1- April 30. Tha Board hss expreseed
concern and requested reconsideration of ths plan. Our concern is threefold-
One-absence of an Island based radar equipment for evacuation for medical
caeBS- Two- maintenance of a 24 hour watch on the Island for fire and
ambulance alarm systems and Three- capability to reactivate the plant system
if the experience operating fI'llm Nel" London should prove unsatiSfactory.
MeanbJhile the Board is most grateful to ~lr. A.John Gada and Mr. Mike
Laughlin for the uae of their boats thIs "dntsr for emergency trips. Their
rader and ease for stretchers plus speed have contributed to quick reliaf for
patients to Lawrence & Memorial in any type weather. How long we can rely
on the use of civilian boats this well equipped is a question.
I look with.pride at the v8ry fin8 reports included here. They point up
the grave concern to keep costs down, tile loyalty and intereet and hours
spent. I also mention here the number of unsung volunteers of ell ages, of
truly dedicated summer and winter residents who plant, bake for cake sales,
sit for house tours, fight fires, car pool, taka lunch hour at school and
perform silently and generoualV the numerous essential tFlsks necessary to
the integral well being of th13 Island.
John Gaillerd
Mary Wood
Ted Stedman
Lillie Ahmen
Martha Ferguson
Ed Horning
Carol Gallaher
RrilllpeCU!,llly Submitted
Cherri' Raffert y
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Th. Fi.h.,. 1.land Civic Association, Inc.
FISHIiRS ISLAND, Nlillt' YORK 06390
FINANCIAL REPORT
1974 - 1975
Balance on hand as of July 1, 1974
Total Daposits
TOTAL EXPENSES
Printing, Postage Clerical
Suppliea
Blue Croas Custodien
Sllcratary
Meeting Expanaee
Town Fathers
Nawspaper
Harbor Master Gas
Telephona/transportation
Contribution to NRDC
Contribution to Island
Peoples' Project
Rodent Control
Miscellaneous
Bench Repsir
Charta
Osprey Platform
$18.10
110.49
123.89
Balancs on hand July 1, 1975
Savings Account as of July, 1975
$2,438.57
11.584.00
$
4,022.57
$2,532.32
$287.06
$566.66"
5379.21"
$ 50.00
5 28.27
5 2B.99
5 70.33
$ 42.17
1250.00
$600.00
1177 .15
5 52.48
$1,490.25
5 426.93
Carol O. Gallaher
Sacretary/Treasurer
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BLUE OR"""l & ems
Eve.'Tone whe 13 II J:l3J:.tJc:r "r the F::l.aherll Ialar.d Civic usociatiCll
is elig1ble tor B:;'ue Crose a.,d CliS with ths group it he or she wish..
to have it. They- are saparate lI.'1d you can have one withOllt the other.
nu- check bool: balance as of Jo.ma 5, 1975 is $275.49 after pq-iIlg
the Jane bill to New Haven. l'lrts balance reprssl!lnts prem11ll1U1 paid in
advance by sOllIe membsrl.'l.
All ot Jane I, 17e ban 123 Blue C::<'Il11 members and 49 Over 65.
Ire bave 117 ClIS members am~ 49 over 65.
en Dectlllber I, 1974 d'lE! to increased hOB~ta1 costs Blue Cross
found it necessa1'7 to ra108 th~1r ratss. ClIS tollC'.l'ed in March ot
75. Then March 1st Blue CrOOIlIl 65 waa increased tl'Cllll $3.95 to
$5.00 the first increase since lIedican began.
The rates are as follows:
Blue Crose & CIS
Husband & Wile $ 49.40
Imsband - Wife
1 or !!lore children 51. 90
Sir.gle 20.14
o.roo.- 6, 7.00
~r new billing date is the loth of the Iilouth--requesting paJ'1lllZlt
by the 21st. 'l'!t1s wall difficult the first l!IOIlth because after bill1Dg
'~he 23rd for pqment the lilt, ~Jbmned1ately had to bill again the lOth.
1'01' pqment the 21st. Actunll,y.... are billing a month in advance and
if by chance sOIIIeone wishes to canoel his or if he should leave the
area, we hav<:l tw ':.0 dele'~e him trlllll 0\11' bill.
It would be helpful if "'ban makir.g p~jllIent you put down in the
lower lett band corner the month for much you are paying llIl ;your
cancelled check 1,; your 0Il]J' r"j;;.ipt and record of ~t.
Thank you.
Custodian
cnNSERVATID~ ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
The CDnservatiDn AdvisDry CDmmittee af the Civic AssDciatiDn has nDt
been very active this wintsr. I hsve mat with members individually and
hDpe tD have a grDup meeting in early July. I resigned as chairman in
February due tD lack Df time, but as my resignatiDn has nDt yet been ac-
cepted, I will try tD give 8 brief summsry of our CDnoerns.
The Natural ResDurces Defense CDuncil has appealed the decisiDn Df
Judge Blu~enthal (Dn the dredging) in favDr Df the Navy. After Judge
Blumenfeld ruled egsinst us ,Dn ,the dumping case, both New YDrk and
Connecticut requested the federal EPA tD decertify the dumping site and
sUbaequently the State Df New York joined all the plaintiffs in an appeal
of Judge blumenfeld'e decision. Dsspite misgivings on ths part of SDme
members of our committee, the FICA BDard jDined in this appasl oncs it wss cle~r
that the case would prDceeo anyway withDut Dur participatiDn Dr financial ,',
eupport. Since that time it has appearsd that severel Dther psrhape
significant uees of the dump site are being planned by both governmental
and induetrial sntities in our area. In view Df these develDpmants, and
the Driginal acientific assessment that the lDng term effecte Df cDntinued
uee of the New LDndDn dumping grounds for dredgs dispoeal cDuld pDse SDme
serioue prDbleme, the Civic AseocistiDn is still invDlved in the appeal
and the BDard hDpee thet ths lDwer cDurt's decisiDn will be Dverturned.
The case will be heerd Dn June 23rd in the SecDnd Circuit Court Df Appeals
in New York City. I, and SDme other committse members, plan to be preeent.
So far thers has bsen no serious pollution frDm the drsdging reported
to thie committee. lhe state of'the water off our beaches thia summer will
give a better tsst thsn SPDt checks taken during the winter or spring tides.
The committee will be glad to investigate any rsports of pDllution. Of
couree, there is no way to determine the lDng rsnge effects on fieh, ehell
fieh, etc. et the moment. The Netional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-
tion continues to mDnitor and the Civic Assn has copies of He reports on
file.
The question Df en oil refinery in ,Montville is etill up in the air.
The NEW LONDON DAY reports but does not confirm that a refinery in Plain-
field, Conn. with the port in Rhode Island is under considsration instead.
Offehore dredging, oil transportation and waste from nuclear plants must
all concern us, in our efforts to keep the Sound clean. I personally am
convinced thet we will not etap these thinge, nor do I necesearily believe
we ehould. I do believe very strongly that we must lobby for adequete
eafeguarde to preserve the environment - whatever the cost.
A County Envi~onmental Preservation Amendment wss proposad by the
environmsntal control committea of ths County Legislature and according to
ths Suffolk Times will be submitted to a country wids vots in nsxt' Novembsr's
elsctions. Public hesrings will be hsld and we will try to find out where
and when in ordsr to havs rspresentation frDm Fishers Island. The prDposal
WDuld give the country broad powers tD limit development snd to set pOlicies
for air, wstsr solid wsste, hazsrdous materials snd resourcs manegement.
I have gons on the Board of ths
hopes of lesrning what is happsning
which might affsct our weters.
Metty Matthissssn
Penny McKown
Tom Parrott
Chris Roosevslt
Lew Thatcher
Long Island Sound Task FDrce in the
in othsr areae of Long Ieland Sound
Rsspectfully submitted
Mary Russell
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FISHERS ISLAND BICENTENNIAL HISORICAL
PROJECT
Each of us can ba a contributor to tha gathering of material
on the history of Fishars Island. Whatever you know about the past
of our Island can be addad to the information of others in a scrap
book or journal to be kept in the library, for any of us, or our
descendants to read. Here are some Suggested topics- hotels,
hurricanes, boats, Mrs. Clark, the Fergusons, school, lobsterman,
summer people, Baker, Stodderd, Hedge, etc., storea, Prohibition
time, firemen, Ambulance corps, brickysrds, Fort Wright, utilities,
churchss, Goas family, housss that hsve disappaared, natural life,
vegetation, animal life, doctors, Psquot Houss, and many othsr ~
topics that you may know about.
Won't you write about your apecial knowledge or jot down
eome information and come to our next maeting?
Monday, July 28th, ?:30 P.M. in the library. Do come and
become e part of an exciting delving into tha hiatory of our be-
loved Ieland.
Dorothy Hoadley
F IDCO REPORT
Over the couree of the past year FIDCO has continued to be involved in
a number of projects thet are of interest to both permanent and summer rssi-
dents of Fishere Island.
The most visible activity is the supervision of the main road at the
east end' of tha ialand. Through the continued support of tha entire island,
the reduction of thu loan taken out in 1973 to pay for repaving is on
echedule and we expect to have it paid off in 1976 ae we had projected in
our letter of November 1972. Exectly what the chargee will be subsequent to
nsxt year is not entirely cluer at this time. However, there will be a
continuing need both to keep the main road in good condition and to improve
the condition of the dirt roads.
The washout that has been eroding the bluff at the Isabelle Beach
parking lot reached the lot itself laet fall and we are currently installing
e catch basin there in the hopes that we can divert the run off and thereby
reduce or hopefUlly eliminate further aroaion.
The sewage system into which the houses in the fort aras are tied was
inatelled when the fort was first built in the esrly part of this century.
It ie wosfully out of date, and doee not conform to the current lawe re-
gerding sewage treatment. In 1971 an engineering firm wae engaged to etudy
the queetion of erecting a sewage traetment facility to which all of the
units could connect. At that time reguletions were changing so frequently
at the locel, etete and Federel level that we were advised to wait until
they were finelized. This we did; however, last Sl~mer we were informed
by the stete thet ell users must procede to eithsr instsll a common systam
or have the units build their own ssptic fields. This summer, the engin-
eering firm which wee used in 1971 will be making further tests on the
system prior to drawing up plane this fall for the erection of a treatment
facility. Oncs we have some cost estimates in hend, the owners of the units,
including FIDCO, whiCh owns five of the approximetely sixty units, will
have to make a decision on whsther to procede blith the arection of a facility
or whether to dig their own aeptic fields. In any evsnt, the state has
ordered thet the violations of the verious reguletions must ~qase by
September 15, 1976.
Also in the paat year, FIOCO agreed to leese land in the fort ares
to the Fishers Islend Garbage and Refuee District for the dumping of dry
refuee. This material will be burned periodically under the direction of
the Fishers Island Gerbsge and Refuse District and in conformity with
regulations of the State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Stephen McPherson
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
Steeply rieing operating costs made it necessary for the Commissionere
to get the epproval of the Town for a tariff increase and to file it with the
Interetate Commerce Commission early in 1975. The new tariff schedule, which
went into effect February 15, wes explained in a letter from the Commissioners
to the Community at that tims. These tariffa will be reviewed again early in
1976 and if e year'e opereting experience should permit some reductions, these
will be effected then. It should be pointed, however, that another round of
oil price increases coupled with 8 resumption of a very high rate of wage in-
flation would present a rather bleak outlook for tariff levels.
Any long-term solution to the operating cost problem must involve the
replacement of the 33-year old MV MYSTIC ISLE with a modern vessel. The
MYSTIC ISLE is now an uneconomical boat for U.S. operation because legally-
required shipboard labor costa have reached unacceptable levels. Moreover,her
locel resale value is low not only because of this factor but also because of
mounting repair and meintenance costs, particularly as she is in salt water
operation. Her moet likely resale market, therefora probably lies in river
operation in a foreign country. When an acceptable replacement can be arranged,
the Commieaioners expect to contact the London market for bide.
It is not uncommon in the United States for new ferry boets to be largely
financed by federal and state grants. The Commissioners consequently have been,
and remain, in touch with the regional direct ore of the New York State Department
of Transportation, the Federel Urban Maes Transportation Administration and the
Federal Highway Administration to ascertain ~Jhe~ outside financial assietance
might be available without undue governmental interference with Fiahers Island
or tha ferry operationa. The problem as currently seen by all theae agencies
is that thsre is no provision under exieting laws for a fsrry eervice that
collects fares for carrying automobilea in interstate commerce. The Commiaaion-
ers, howevar, with the active asaistance of the Regionel Director of the New
York State Department of Transportation, are continuing to search for a legel
baais for a federal grent in vie!>1 of the combined effects of the higher oper-
ating coete end the lower resale value of the MYSTIC ISLE.
The Commissioners have received a building-yard astimate of the price of
a modern vessel that would fully replace the capecity of the MYSTIC ISLE.
Preliminary etudies indicate that such a replacemant in the neer term will be
imperative even without federal or state aseistance. Without such assistance,
however, the Commiseioners will undoubtedly find it neceesary to esk the
Community, through e rafarendum, to increase the debt limit of the Ferry Dist-
rict from $300,000 to $500,000. Of couree, tariff levels would then be high-
er than they would be if outside assistance were available and acceptable.
As to the scheduling of trips, the Commissionars welcome suggeations
from the Community. It should be borne in mind that the Commissioners in
their final decision must balance three factors: (1) convenience for commuters
end patrons wishing to visit the mainland for shopping, doctor's appointments,
etc., (2) connections with the AMTRAK Bchecule end (3) minimizing overtime
personnel coets.
A number of people heve esked about the relationship to the Ferry Dist-
rict of Elizabeth Airport and its associated properties (the theater and the
State Troopers" house).
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FERRY DISTRICT -Page Two
The airport was acquired by the Town of Southold from the Genarel Servicee
Administration on behelf of the Fishers Islend Ferry District as an alterna-
tive to the intended closing of the airport by the government. In April 1959
the Town Board delegated Jurisdiction, control and supervision over the airport
to the Ferry District, subject to certain prior approvals by the Town. (The
Diatrict, which owns the ferry boats, does not ol~n the airport.) The airport
facilities proper consist of the runways, the lighting system and the edminis-
tration building. Ths Commissioners have, by contraci delegated the day-to-dey
operetion of the airport to A.R. Grebe, Jr., in return for en ennual fee payable
to the District. This fee, and miscelleneous revenues derived from the airport
property, are restricted to expenditure on such property, again subject to
Town approval.
The runways, which are at least 40 years old, were extremely well built but
havs peceived little or no maintenance, at leeat in recent decadee. They are
finally beginning to crack under tha combined onslaught of winter ics and sum-
mer weeds. The Commiesioners are faced with two alternatives if the airport is
to remsin in operation over the coming years: (1) filling the crscks to postpone
the prOblem for several years or (2) repaving the runways. Fsderal and State
grant a aggregating about 94% of the cost are available for the latter type of
improvement but no outside help is available for ths former. Although the air-
port has bacome essential to many residents, there is no visible source of
funds on Fishers IsIsnd to finsnce the repaving of the runways now or in the
forseesble future. Consequently, tha Commissioners have obtained a cost estimate
and ars preparing an applicstion to ths FAA and the NYS Dep't. of Transportation
seeking grants for repaving. In visl~ of the numerous off-island aircraft which
use the airport for training and practice, it 1s hoped that outside assistancs
cen be obtained without unacceptable rastrictions.
Finally, it should be reported that the deteriorated harbor antrance worke
at Silver Eel Pond (although not Ferry Diatrict property) present a hazard
that haa been recognized by the Commissioners for several years. An applica-
tion for New York State funds ,was made and approved by the competent Stata
agencies for the replacement of the "racks" by tt~O rows of substantial dolphins.
At last report this appropriation had been deleted from the legielative budget
in Albany, but no information aa to ita fata in the administrative budget was
available from ths Govarnor'e Office. If these funds are denied by the State,
the harbor entrance must nonetheless be mede safe for regular ferry operation
an an additional burden on the Ferry District will face us.
The 1976 Ferry District budget I~ill be presented to the Community on
August 15, 1975, at the regular public meeting held for that purpose.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
FISI-lERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
FISH.RS ISlANt>, N.W YORK 06390
The year ending June )0, 1975 has been one of
accoaplishaent by your volunteer fireaen. It haa also
been a year of probleaa that have not all been resolved.
The surplus Amy truck that lias acquired a ~ ago
haa been converted into our vereion of a "super" pump-
er. The lien did all of the 1I0rk of sanding, cleaning,
repainting and installation of the equip.ent. A nell
HALl pump with a capacity of 750 gallons per a1nute,
powered by a Chrysler engine, was purchased 1I1th funds
raiaed by the Depart.ent and donated by our aany friends.
This lIae BOunted on the truck and an electric hose
reel with a capaoity of 1,700 feet of three inch hose
was added. We nOli have a vehicle which can "draft"
water froa aany different sources of lIater and de-
liver large quanities of lIater to our other equipBent.
Thie truck, IIhich has pOllOr on all wheela, can negoti-
ate the rough terrain on the Island IIhen necesaary to
reach a lIater, source.
This equip.ent and all of our other apparatue
will be on display at our Annual Open House to be held
at the Fire House on Sunday August 10th froB 11100 A. M.
to 11 00 P. M. We hope you will C088 and bring the ohild-
ren as light refreehaents will be served.
Our Bast pressing proble. is the sudden announce.ent
that the Coast Gua.rd intends to close the fishers Ieland
station during the winter months. This affects us in
tllO waysl first, lie are without an eaergency veasel for
the transportation of emergency cases to ".w London dur-
ing the winter .onths and must rely on privately owned
craft during that period. and, second, we have depended
on Coast Guard personnel to sound our alaras, because
the station is Banned tllenty-four hours a day. These
problems are still being discussed and we hope to re-
solve them in the near future.
Although we are progressing tollard our goal of better
and more efficient equipment, lie still have quite a way to
go. Therefore lie plan to send out an Appeal for funds ~
the end of July and aleo run our "fun" Beer Fest on
August 15th. As usual. we will be depending on you. our
loyal friends to help us.
ROBERT E. WALL, CHIEF
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REPORT OF F.I. GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT
On Janvary 1, 1974, the District entered into contract with Quinn and
Co. for the, collection and lend-fill disposal of garbage and refuse. This
includes household gerbage, cardboard boxes, bottles, newspapers, cans, etc.
which should be readied for pick up in suitable conteiners. Quinn and Co.
has a telephone recording service for residents to call when service is de-
sired. The telephone number is 211.
Because of state and county restrictions on solid waste methods of
disposal, ell residente ere asked not to take any waste of any kind to tha
land fill site. This area is now kept locked and is solely for the use of
Quinn end Co.
In order to serve the community with an area that would allow burning
of brush, stumps and demolition msterial, the district hes leased Battery
Butterfield, also known as "gun pits" located at Race Point. Burning, which
will not occur during the summer months, will confOrm to state EPA regulations.
These facilitiss will be made accessible to all rosidents and contractors
during hours to be announced.
Residents wishing to dispose of old stoves, refrigerators, bed springs
etc. may contact Francis Doyen for use of the auto disposal "gun pits".
Refrigerators I"ill be examined for door remove 1 and other noticeable, safety
hazards.
It is the hope of the commissioners that every resident will cooperate
by using the proper areas mentioned eo that no violations to state and county
laws will occur. These facilities are nOID under constant surveillance by the
New York State Department of r:onservation and the Suffolk County Board of
Hsalth.
Board of Commissionere
Raymond Doyen, Cheirman
Gordon Ahmen, Secretary
Arthur Walsh, Treasurer
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THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM
&
THE H. LEE FERGUSON BIRD
SANCTUARY
During the past year tha Museum and' the Bird Sanctuary have proved
their value to the residents snd visitors of Fishers Ieland. More people
than ever before have visited the Museum. Over 800 persons signed the
"Vieitors Book", and since quite a few neglect to sign there were probably
over lOBO who enjoyed the exhibits in the Museum. There is no way to eeti-
mate the number who make use of the Sanctuary, but many go there not only to
study birds, but also to enjoy a quiet and secluded place to relax.
The Board of Directors for the Museum and Sanctuary consists of :
Richard S. Bsksr (Asa't. Sscretary), E. Perry Edwarda (Treasurer), Charlss
B. Ferguson (Vice President) Mrs. H. Lee Ferguson, Jr. (Secretary), Henry
W. Hobson (Presidsnt), Edwin H. Horning (Curator), Mrs. Thomas B. Husbend,
George deF. Lord, Jr., Mrs. Erard A. Matthiessen, Mrs. Cornelius O'Connor,
Mrs. Peter M. Sturtevant, Mrs. Edwin H. Horning sarva as Custodians, and
Mrs. Thomas W. Russell, Jr., and Mre. Frank McKown ara mambers of Special
Committeee.
In addition to the fine exhibit of birds, and aome historical material,
ths Museum has a large collection of artifacts which Harry L. Ferguson, Shirley
Fulton, Harold J. Baker, and othere discovered in their excevations of ahell
heaps and burial sitee on Fiahers Ielend. However theee heve never been pro-
perly classifi~d, snd are therefore of limited intereet. Recently e project
wae started to study these artifacts, classify, snd catslogue them. Thie will
provide much information about the prehistoric occupations on Fishere Island,
and a great deal will be laarned about the paleoenvironment and paleoecology
of the periOdS dur~hg;which tha Island was occupied. It is fascinating
to have already diacovered that some of these artifacts go back eome 3,000
yeare. By the time that they are all dated, end eeparated into chronological
and functional categories, visitors to the Museum will be ,able to 1eern much
about the prehistoric and hietoric way of life of the formar occupents of
Fiehers Island. The work of claseifying our collection ia being done by
Marion Ferguson Briggs who hae receivsd her Mesters Degrae from the American
Univsrsity in Washington, D.C., having specialized in the archeology of the
Eestern United Ststes. Her thesis covers an analysis of our Fishers Ielsnd
artifacts.
ThOBe
do eo
Those who wish to become members of the Henry L.Ferguson MuBeum may
enroll et the Muaeum, or by gstting in touch with any of thB 8oard'a officere
or mBmbers~ Contributions of money or articlee (especially historical matar-
ial) ere always most welcome, and may be mads by speaking to one of the 80ard
Membere, or thecGuetodian, Mrs. Horning, at the Museum.
The Museum is open on week days during the aummer from 10 to 12 e.m.
who wieh to make an appointment to visit the Museum at other times may
by calling the Curator, Edwin H. Horning, telephone 293.
Henry W. Hobson
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ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC.
We we~e very fortunate this past year to have Dr. Fred Burdette
practioing on Fishers Island. We all want to thank him tor the
excellent care and interest that he.gave our community. We
shall miss Fred and Pat and their two tine children and wish them
a great deal ot success and happiness in their new life in Salt
Lake City.
We wis~ to thank nll of you who fulfilled your pledges and con-
tributed so generously to the Island Health Project. It was only
through your finv support that wo were able to make available
to the Island the services of a full-time doctor. We will soon
be able to give you u financial report on the subsidy.
On Thursday evaninb, JurIS 12. The Dr. William Gallaher Science
Award was presented for the first time at the Fishers Island
Union Free School. The recipient was ~~ Louise Antiuk. The
award is presented to a junior or senior who has successfully
completed at least three years in the area of seoondary Science.
The award is based upon the student's academic achievement,
enthusiasm, and curiosity for the Sciences. The Island Health
Project was able to establish this memorial to Dr. Gallaher due
to the fund raising efforts on the part of the Pequot Inn and
the Harbor Re3taurant in the summer of 1973.
This Bummer we have made an arrangement with Roosevelt Hospital
in New York City. Each week they will be sending us a doctor
from their resident staff. The doctor.s hou~s will be from 9 to
11 a.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 to 10 a... for
those unable to taka advantage of the weekday hours due to their
work schedules. Please telephone 244 for appointments. Emergency
calls to 811 are transmitted to the doctor by portable transoeiver.
Due to the short term ~tay of ~aeh doc tort we ask your cooperation
in settling your bill at the time of your visit by check or cash.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Hoch for hie
willingness to "pitch-in" whenever it was necessary.
The Committee welcom~s any comment or suggestions you may have.
We would like to hear from you.
Mr. Henry King, President
Mrs. RiChard Bakor, Vice President
Mrs. John Evans, Vice President
Mrs. RiChard Ahman
Mrs. H. L. Bogert
Mr. Serge DQyen, Jr.
Mr. William Faulkner
Mrs. R. A. Howard
Mr. Stephen O'Neil
Mrs. Peter Sanger
Mr. William Wood
Catherine Jenssen
Secretary-Treasurer
4" ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT
Box 523
Fishers Island, New York 06390
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The Island People's Project is a tax exempt educational
organization chartered by New York State. It started eight
years ago with the focal pOint being the Recreation Program for
all children four years and up.
The program with a participation of over 100 children has been
under the direction of Janet and John Poeton who will again be
with us. The Recreation Progrm consists of Arts, Crafts and Games
each weekday morning 9 to 11. Individual tennis lessons are offered
for older children in the morning utilizing the facilities of the
new court at the Fishers Island school. In the afternoon,we are
sponsoring swimming lessons and life-saving at Dock Beach.
Middle Eastern, Aerobic Dance and Typing will be held,also,at the
school. Nature Walks in the afternoons, ngain conducted by Mr. Edwin
Horning, will meet at the Bird Museum.
During the summer~here will continue to be Lectures on various
subjects usually pertaining to flowers.,nature or travel. Look for
notices on the Post Office Bulletin Board.
The IslandCraft shop near the Village Green is also sponsored by
the Island People's Project. also serving as its office.It is run
by volunteers. The consignees are Island people. who receive 80% of
the profit on their wares.
In order to partake in the Recreation Program, including swimming
and tennis, a membership in the Island People's Project is necessary.
The dance programs and typing require a special membership.
HEf'1BERSHIP INFORMATION
Recreation, tennis and swimming.....Individual.........S 8.00
R..reatien, tennis and 8wimming.....Family..~..........$12.00
Aerobic and/or Middle Eastern Dance Q~ Ty,ping.........$10.00
Rodent Control
During the year a large 8JIIount of "Bait" hae been
given out. However, the purchaae of reeder
Stations haa been very disappointing. It is
iaportant to use an approved type feeder. It
protects *he bait froM the weather and protects
aniaals and birds froe eating the baitl
In order to encourage the use of Feeder Stations,
Plans for "do it yourself" conatruction of thee
are available frse of charge.
'lbe control of rodents in the garbage duaping
area continues to be I&t1Mfactory.' Ten Feeder
Stations are lR&intained there all ysar and the
syete. of oovering the garbage at frequent intervale
haa been werking well.
A. D. Danon
FISHERS ISLAND SCROOL DISTRICT
EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY 1974-75
This has been a "year of changes" in the Fishers Island School District.
The district principal for the past four years, Vincent S. Spinella, resigned
on October I, 1974. For the interim period between his resignation and the
selection of a new district principal, J. Wilbert Jones served in this capacity.
The selection process began with interviews of many candidates which lasted
for a period of two months. On December I, 1974, Dr. William R. Haase,
former Superintendent of Schools in Cazenovia, New York, was hired as the
new district principal. With new leadership, changes are noticeable in admin-
istrative techniques and demands, educational philosophies and management
ideas. Changes make for adjustments by both teachers and students, even
by the Board of Education.
ENROLLMENT AND STAFF
Enrollments for the 1974-75 school year are as follows:
Nursery thru Grade Six
. Grades Seven thru Twelve
Total
53 students
47 students
100 students
The staff consists of twelve full-time teachers, five part-time teachers, one
business clerk, and a district principal. Total staff - 19.
1975-76 BUDGET
There was difficulty in preparing the 1975-76 budget. The 1974-75 revenues
received were far below prOjected figures and the 1974-75 expenditures were
higher than anticipated. This difficulty was reflected in the tax rate. Realizing
this problem, the voters of the school district approved the 1975-76 budget by
a vote of 58 to 33.
CURRICULUM
Evaluations arid reviews were conducted in all areas of education, espeCially
in the academic areas of English, French and Mathematics, when representatives
from the New York State Education Department made supervisory visits to our
school. Textbook revision was a main concern. Project Advance, an English
program which meets the course requirements of Grade 12 and college Freshmen,
will be introduced in September 1975. A future emphaSis will stress areas of
reading and writing. Federal funding has been received for the remedial areas
of reading and mathematics.
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FISHERS ISIAND SCHOOL DISTRICT continued
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Many interesting programs occurred during the school year: a social studies
group visited New York City; the Outing Clu'b ventured to Virginia and the
Delaware River; outstanting events were highlighted with the Gymnastics Show,
Science Fair, Art Show, and Christmas Play; the seniors made a class trip to
Florida.
Education is a challenge alld It is oura --- the cItizens, the Board of Education,
and the school staff. The excellent support for education in our district provides
ample evidence that we will S '.lcceed.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Arthur
Richard Ahman
Valerie Evans
Greenleaf
Richard Baker
Mary Strunk
William R. Haase. District Principal
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TOuJN JUST ICE AND SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD MEMBER
During ths year of 1974-1975 under the jurisdiction concerning the office
of Town Justice. I have dealt with euch activities as disposing of (approx.)
3 felony arraignmenta, B mispemeanor'cases and 18 violetion cherges.
I ettended 3 days of advance traIning for Town Justice and visitation of
the Suffolk County jail for orientation of ite activitieE:,.
As Town of Southold 80ard member, I attended each regular monthly maating
of the Board and involvad myself in all matters that pertain to Fiahera
Island. Items ranging from the area of Navy dredging in the Thamea River
to leash law questione have besn dealt with. With regard to this, a closa
11aison has baan maintained betwaen the Fishars Island Civic Associetion
end the Town Boerd end the support of tho Board is with the Ieland where-
ever it can essist within itd ability to do so.
I again wiSh to st5te thst my affice is open 7 daye each week to eveil
myself to any reeident on questions or problems related to Town Justice or
Town of Southold metters.
Frencis T. Doyen
Town Justice and Town
Boerd Member