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Island Community Board - Annual Report of Island Organizations
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Table of Contents
Island Community Board ..........................1-3
Bowling Center ............................................5
Cemeteries Committee ..............................6-7
Conservancy..... ...... .... .... ..... ...... ..... ...........8-9
Development Corporation ..........................10
Emergency Medical Form ..........................39
Ferry District.......................................... 1 1-12
Fire Department ..........................................13
Fire District ............................................14-15
Fort Wright Committee ................................4
Harbor Committee ................................16-17
Henry L. Ferguson Museum ......................18
Island Concerts............ ..... ...... .....................19
Island Health Project ..................................20
Island People's Project................................21
Library Association ....................................22
Our Lady of Grace Church ........................23
Post Office Stamps Order Forms ................33
Rodent Control Program ............................24
Sanger Fund ................................................25
School... ..... ..... ....... ............ ...... ..... ........ .26-27
Southold Land Use Advisory Committee ....4
Southold Town Planning Board ..................28
St. John's Church ........................................29
Tree Committee ............................................4
Union Chapel..............................................30
Utility Company..........................................31
Walsh Park Benevolent ..............................32
Waste Management ..........Inside Back Cover
~ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD
P.O. Box 464 Rshers Island, NY. 06390
Tel: 631-788-7990
Fax: 631.788.7990
Emall: mharr@fisherslsland.net
Dear Fishers Islander:
As you know, the Civic Association's name and structure was changed at its meeting in
August, becoming The Island Community Board, Inc., with a new method of Board
formation and composition.
The Board meets the first Friday afternoon of each month; the meetings are open to the
public and are usually at the fire House, although the location will be changed, depending
on anticipated attendance.
After the approximately 18 months of experimentation and community outreach, there
was general agreement that a new, redefined organization could be of greater help in
communicating the major issues facing the Island, and in coordinating the 30-plus
organizations that contribute so much. In addition, with the more representative nature of
ICB, it is felt that the Island can speak: to Southold with "one voice", hopefully getting
better and faster results. The establishment of the Island Office has been a success. Much
information has been assembled, and people have used the facility, and Mere Harr, as
resources much like a "town hall".
At the first meeting after the name change, the following were elected officers for the
year ending August 2006:
Year-round Representatives:
John Spofford
Judi Imbriglio
Patty Faulkner
Seasonal Representatives:
Bill Ridgway
Peter Gaillard
Audrey Ludemann
After much discussion during the transition, we decided to keep a membership and dues
structure. However, we believe that this should be an inclusive community asset, and
therefore we will keep the Fog Horn, both electronic and printed editions, free. In
addition, the Annual Report, as FICA published for many years, will also be available.
There is value in the role of ICB and we hope people will be willing to support it with
dues at the FICA level, supplemented by organizations' memberships.
With our best wishes for a healthy and safe 2006,
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Winter 2006
Dear Fishers Islanders,
Island People's Project was founded in the early 1970's with the mission to pro-
vide educational and recreational enrichment for the Island community throughout the
year. Although the programs we offer have changed in scope and number during the
past three decades, it is only through countless volunteer hours and generous donations
from our supporters that we are able to continue to remain an important part of life on
Fishers Island. We thank you all for that.
IPP's calendar for the 2006 spring and summer season will soon be underway,
with the following events scheduled (and more to come):
April 15
April 22
Spring
May/June
June 26 - June 30
Sunday, July 2
July 3 - August 11
July 15
August 12
Easter Egg Hunt on the Village Green
Group trip to "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" at
Garde Arts Center*
Tennis with Mario for younger kids
Adult Golf clinics
Basketball Clinic at the F.I. School (9 am-3 pm)
Fourth of July Bike Parade (with Fife & Drum) (Noon)
Summer Morning Program at the EI. School (9-12)
Arts & Crafts Fair (9 am-l pm)
House and Garden Tour (12 pm-4 pm)
Arts & Crafts Fair (9 am-l pm)
This will be Meg Atkin's sixth year as Director of the Summer Morning Program.
Her continued tenure in this position has really helped the program to grow considerably
since 2000. Meg's knowledge of the Island and many of its families, together with her
skill keeping the best of the counselors year after year, has contributed to a highly suc-
cessful program overall. We are confident this will be another great summer for the
kids. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Pirates' Cove for again providing
affordable rental housing for our Summer Director.
IPP will plan to employ a lifeguard at Dock Beach Monday to Friday, from 1 pm-5 pm
during the six-week Morning Program. Thanks again to Goose Island Corporation for
providing beach users with bathroom facilities at the old Sunrise Restaurant again this
year. We are also grateful to FlDCO for providing storage space for our equipment in
Building 98.
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Since last summer, IPP has remained active in the community, sponsoring the fol-
lowing events:
Fall
October 20
October 31
November 17
December 13/l4
December 14
December
January 28
Feb. & March
Tennis with Mario (EI. Club Pro) for PI School students
Provided professional musical entertainment for the
Senior Luncheon*
Halloween Parade at the School
Provided professional storyteller for Senior Luncheon
Provided a two day musical/writing workshop in the school
with grades 1-12*
Special Christmas storytelling and sing along at the Library
Holiday Lights competition
Group trip to "Oklahoma" at Garde Arts Center*
Island awareness walks & talks for commuting & new
teachers so that they may be able to incorporate our
unique island setting into their curriculum
All Year: Monthly veterinarian visits to the Island.
(*These activities were co-sponsored with other Island organizations)
We would like to extend a special thank you to our countless supporters over the
years. If you would like to get involved, have some ideas or projects you would like to
see IPP pursue in the future, or have any questions about our current programs, please
contact Trudi Edwards (788-7645), Cynthia Riley (788-7178), or any of our Board mem-
bers. All Fishers Islanders help to make IPP a success and we count on your support as
we move forward.
Respectfully submitted,
Trudi Edwards, Co-President
IPP Board Members: Anne W. Burnham, Molly Burr, Philip Colbran, Aimee Colvin,
Gail Cypherd, Trudi Edwards, Diana Fiske, Liz Furse, Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Gigi
Murphy, Cynthia Riley, Jennifer Sanger, Staley Sednaoui, Sarah Upson.
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Fort Wright Committee
The Fort Wright area is a historic legacy for all those who love Fishers
Island. This committee is committed to keeping this area from losing its identity.
Each year we supply flowers for the planters leading offWhistIer Avenue toward
the ferry staging area. In addition, the homeowners planted perennial flowers
around the lamppost bases and maintain these areas. Once again, the Ferry District
has done much to upgrade and enhance this western most portion of the Island.
Fishers Island Tree Committee
We received three new trees in 2004.An oak tree was planted near the
Village Market; a Cherry Tree across from the ball field along FIDCO property
and a Trinity Pear Tree across from the school. One tree was dedicated under our
Memorial Tree Program.
We wish, once again, to express our appreciation to the Southold Highway
Department and their F.I. employees for their support of our effort to keep our
trees healthy.
Southold Land Use Committee
We continue to address inquires regarding conservation easements and out-
right purchase transactions on Fishers Island. The level of interest in preserving
our remaining undeveloped land has grown, thanks to efforts by the community,
this Committee, FIDCO and our Museum.
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Island Bowling Center
Located behind the school, the Island Bowling Center offers a chance to
bring the family to a place where everyone can have some fun! The
Bowling Center is open every Saturday from 6:45 until 9:30 PM. In the
winter, we are also open two nights during the week for ladies league and
men s league. We have four ten-pin lanes with gutter guards available for
really small kids. We also have a snack bar where you can get soft drinks,
French fries, onion rings, fried shrimp, milk shakes, and other good,
microwaveable or fryolatorable food.
As long as a responsible adult is present, the Bowling Center is also avail-
able for private use, whether for a birthday party or to provide entertain-
ment on a rainy day. You can arrange to use the Center by calling man-
ager Dave Denison at 788-5627. Please remember that as the Center is
on school property, no alcoholic beverages may be brought into the build-
mg.
The Bowling Center is operated by volunteers, and the building is owned
by the school, which helps to keep costs down. However, each time you
visit your support helps keep us open! We are the only place on Fishers
Island where kids and their parents can come year-round for an inexpen-
sive night out. If you get a chance, come down and see us some Saturday.
Who knows? You might be lucky enough to visit on Avalanche Night!
Thanks to all our loyal customers who support the Bowling Center, not
only in the summer but all year long. Thanks also to the Fishers Island
Civic Association for inviting us to add this letter to their annual report.
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Ann Banks, Secretary
631788- 7099
Our Lady of Grace Church
St. John s Church
Union Chapel
The Fishers Island Cemeteries Committee is made up of members from the three Island
Churches. The Committee is responsible for the sale of cemetery plots, the maintenance of the
cemeteries and the enforcement of the rules governing plantings and headstones. St John s
Church owns the three cemetery properties.
Acquisition of a cemetery plot will be limited to the following:
a. Year-round residents of Fishers Island for ten years or more.
b. Owners of property on Fishers Island for ten years or more.
c. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife & children under 21)
d. Specific names must be given at time of purchase.
e. Each plot can contain one casket and three cremations or no casket and four crema-
tions.
f. Regardless of the form of the document of purchase or ownership, the acquisition of
a plot conveys only a burial right or easement of internment subject to the Rules and
Regulations of the Cemeteries Committee, as they may be amended and in effect
from time to time. Legal title to all plots in the Cemeteries remains in St John s
Church.
g. Plots mav not be sold or otherwise transferred in whole or in Dart by the re!!is-
tered owner thereof and may be used only for the internment of the remains of the
owner, his or her spouse and their children and grandchildren and their spouses.
Plots not goin!! to be used must be sold back to the Fishers Island Cemeteries at
the I'rice of the oril!inal sale.
Applications for cemetery plots can be obtained from the Fishers Island
Cemeteries Secretary. Ann Banks. The Committee will review applications
quarterly.
Regulations for the cemeteries were also adopted by the committee and subsequently agreed to
by the churches:
a. Headstones - No higher than 12 inches & no wider than 4 feet.
b. Double markers no wider than 6 feet (Please note that it is often difficult to get
someone to come to the island to re-engrave the stones)
c. Ann Banks or a cemetery committee member must aDDrove the headstone and
oversee the placement on the !!rave sight.
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d. Headstones must be set in cement and face the direction of the entrance of the ceme-
tery.
e. No footstones are permitted.
f. Caskets and urns must have permanent identification tags
g. No Dlastic flowers or plastic encasements are permitted. No ornaments are per-
mitted.
The Cemetery Committee must approve plantin~ choices:
a. Shrubs must be kept to 18 inches or less and pruning to keep this height is the
responsibility of the family.
b. Headstones must always be visible, overgrown planting will be removed.
c. The family must maintain all flowers and shrubs. Dead flowers and plants will be
removed.
d. Planters placed in front of Headstones must be placed on a piece of flagstone to
facilitate mowing.
e. Small rocks brought to the grave sight must be placed in an appropriate container
placed on a piece of flagstone to facilitate mowing.
f. All funeral decorations must be removed after one week.
The Cemetery Committee agrees to:
a. Maintain grass
b. Clip around Headstones
c. Trim bushes and trees, excluding individual shrubs at grave sights.
The Cemeteries Committee has the exclusive right to maintain the Cemeteries and care for the
cemetery plots; its obligation to do so is limited to the funds available to it from time to time in
the Cemetery Fund maintained by St. John s Church. Neither the Committee nor the Church
has any obligation for the perpetual care of the Cemeteries or any plot therein and no responsi-
bility for any vandalism or other damage to any plot or grave marker.
The Cemetery Fund does not constitute a trust for perpetual care or for the
maintenance of the Cemeteries or any plot therein; and the Church has no liability or reinvest-
ment of the assets of the fund.
The Fishers Island Cemeteries Committee
Peter Burr
Ann Gerry Dearborn
Harry L. Ferguson, III
Nancy Murphy
Elsie Parsons
Betty Peishoff
Jennifer Russell
Scudder Sinclair
M lie Spofford
Gregory Thibodeau
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FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
BOX 553
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Conservancy Board of Directors 2003-2004
Mr. George Cook
Mrs. James H. Carney II
Mrs. Katie Carpenter Schulte
Mrs. Alicia H. Cleary
Mrs. Diane Dexter
Mr. Theodore O. Rogers, Jr.
Mr. Edward Crane
Mr. Reynolds duPont
Mrs. Ann Rinn
Mr. Edward Homing
Mrs. Randy Hutcheson
Mrs. W. Boulton Kelly (President)
Mrs. Henry Luce III
Mr. John McGillian
Miss Margurite Purnell
Mrs. Richard Riegel (V. President)
Mr. Tom Sargent
Mrs. Pat Schiestl
Mrs. William C. Scott
Mr. Nicholas Spofford (Treas.)
Mr. John H. Thatcher (Chairman)
Mrs. Paul Vartanian
Mrs. Harold Williamson
Honorary Board MemberlFounder
Mrs. Bernard Rafferty
Budget for 2005
Contributions, income from a legal settlement, and a small profit from "Nature Days" make up
the bulk of the projected Income: of $58,000 (this excludes interest from a fund)
Expected Expenses for 2005
Legal and accountant fees $6,850
Postage and printing $4,000
Comptroller consultant fee $5,000
Mosquito Program $10,000
Feral Cats $4,000
Nature Days $25,000
Misc. (sup.vlies. bank fees. etc) $1.150
$55,900
Programs with which members of the Conservancy are involved are:
Plum Island
Dredged Material Disposal
Broadwater
Nature Days
Feral Cats
Mosquito Control
Habitat Protection
Invasive Species
Beach clean up
The volunteer time and effort of all FIC's members who are involved in helping solve some of
these problems is deeply appreciated.
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Ongoing and new programs designed to keep Islanders informed about issues that threaten Fishers
Island's environment are underway. Some involve the larger region of Long Island Sound which
inevitably effect our fishing and recreational activities.
-Fishers Island Conservancy has joined Coalition Committee (CICAC), which can keep Islanders
informed about Plum Island activities.
-Past comments about EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) opposing open water dumping in Long
Island Sound have been reinforced this fall and winter when some members of the Conservancy
talked to governors and senators. Now there is a new compromise that will abandon future dumping
in eastern Long Island Sound (i.e. the New London dump site one half mile off FI) after allowing the
proposed dumping in the 3 sites in western Long Island Sound. Alternative solutions for future sites
for dredged spoil will be sought. This was the exact point the FIC insisted be included in any EIS
statement about the dumping of dredged material. Unfortunately the dumping of large amounts of
dredged material will still be allowed into the waters of 3 sites in western Long Island. At least in the
future alternative upland sites containment islands will in fact be considered. There still remains a
possibility that dredged material could still be dumped at the New London dump site during the phase
in period. The operative word is when does "in the future" begin. The Conservancy is a member of
the Long Island Sound Study Comprehensive Plan; on the Citizens Advisory Committee. We will
continue to be watchful, please alert us to any information about possible large dredging projects that
might occur.
-Broadwater is a proposal to install a large terminal offshore in western Long Island Sound to receive
liquid natural gas in a frozen state form international sources. Various coalitions have asked the FIC
to join them in opposition to this industrial, possibly unsafe use in LIS. The formation of many coali-
tions from NY and CT presents an opportunity for all constituents and stakeholders around LIS to ban
together and create a master plan for LIS. Lobstermen, fishermen, farmers, marina operators, and
recreational and industrial users could arrive at agreements about the future of this estuary, much like
the Chesapeake Bay.
-The Feral Cats trap, neuter and release program has been in the capable hands of a dedicated volunteer
who has continued to help reduce the overpopulation of the three main colonies on the west end of
the Island. Jackie Williamson has overseen this program and has informed us that some feral cats
have been sickened with feline HIV. This is not transferable to humans or dogs but cats that come in
contact with a sick cat are at risk. FIC begs members of the Island community to neuter their own pet
kittens and to try and keep cats indoors and call if they spot feral cats or a feral cat colony. Call
Tathiana (788-5515).
-The Mosquito Control program has been one of the most successful environmental and protective
efforts for over 15 years thanks to the dedication of John Thatcher who juggles various bureaucracies
and other components of the program. With persuasion from John, Suffolk County's Bureau of Vector
Control sponsors the Island Mosquito Control program using environmentally friendly larvicide's
applied by State certified and trained young women who live on the Island from May to September.
Mosquitoes nevertheless will be ever present, hatching in stagnate water in four days. Residents
should drain water out of toys, gutters, birdbaths and potholes. Be friendly to bats that devour mos-
quitoes at dusk. Call 7130 if your property needs attention or if there is a dead bird. Call the doctor if
you suspect an illness.
-Habitat Advisory Committee; Jackie Williamson and Margie Purnell produced brochures listing plants,
shrubs and trees indigenous to Fishers as well as native species and plants that attract butterflies.
-Permits for the mowing of phragmites are being sought. Hopefully this fall 2.5 acres of phragmites in
Cherry Rafferty's wetland will be mowed. Glyphosate (Roundup) will not be used. Geb Cook is mak-
ing the arrangements.
-After requests from members at our Annual Meeting to encourage cleaning up Fishers Island beaches,
a generous donor stepped forward to provide funds to employ periodic removal of beach trash during
the summer. It is felt that trashcans tend to overflow and encourage pests.
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Fishers Island Development Corporation
Drawer E.
Fishers Island
New York 06390
CluJirman
Frank W. Burr
Manager
Robert Wall
President
Peter O. Crisp
Directors
Robert W. Anthony
James W. B. Benkard
Barry R. Bryan
James H. Carney
Thomas W. Cashel
Reynolds duPont, Jr.
Mark Gaumond
Chauncey Goss
Rose Harvey
Henry L. King
XXX Peter Lawrence
Frank R. Lyon
Henry F. McCance
Leslie L. McElwreath
Robert J. Miller
Kathryn M. Parsons
B. Scott Reid
W.e. Ridgway III
Katherine Sanger
Melie T. Spofford
David J. Strupp
Charles T. Wilmerding
To: Fishers Island Civic Association
2005 Annual Report
May 16, 2005
FIDCO continues its efforts to encourage property
owners to contribute undeveloDed land to the Henry L.
Ferguson Museum Land Trust. Tom Cashel and Bob Miller
-ably supported by others, have led this program.
Kathy Parsons and Davis Strupp have updated,
revised and im{lroved Design Review Guidelines for new
construction and alternations or changes to existing
structures, including landscaping, east of "The Gate" in
order to ensure that new construction is in harmony with
the Olmsted Brothers Plan of 1926.
Henry King, Barry Bryan and others redrafted the
Covenants created to preserve the "park-like atmosphere"
and received overwhelming approval by vote of the
landowners in the Park.
In addition FlDCO has:
· Supported Frank Burr's outstanding work on behalf of
Walsh Park.
· Continued to plan for resurfacing the main road east of
the gate in 2007.
· Increased vigilance by Aaron Rice and the NY State
Police to control driver behavior.
· Supported active oversight by the FIDCO Architectural
Review Committee re: new construction activities.
Respectfully,
Peter O. Crisp
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FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
Report to the
Island Community Board
2004-2005
Throughout the dull, gray days of winter, shrouded and mysterious, the new Fishers Island Ferry
District Terminal Building in New London took shape and has now been unveiled, on time and
on budget. Crowned with a weather vane in the image of the Race Point, the building and its
architecture blend esthetically with the historical New London waterfront area. As this is writ-
ten, the old freight building is being demolished and freight operations are being conducted in
the new surroundings. The staging area is complete and lends itself to a much safer and more
orderly means ofloading and unloading traffic and passengers. The reservations portion of the
building will be in use upon completion of software system. The Ferry District extends its
appreciation to all for their continuing patience throughout the duration of the project and as the
final details are wrapped up.
According to passenger and traffic counts, the Race Point and Munnatawket ferries carried
156,956 passengers and 46,194 automobiles and trucks. These figures represent almost a 9%
increase in the passenger category and a slight decrease in the vehicle traffic.
Junk cars continue to be a serious problem on Ferry District property. Please be reminded that
the amnesty program allowing individuals to obtain free passage for junk cars is over and it
continues to be ILLEGAL to dispose of them on Ferry District property.
Commercial accounts averaging $250.00 per month in activity are billed every 30-days. The
minimum charge accepted on commercial accounts is $25.00. No charging other than these
commercial accounts and credit cards will be accepted on the boats. Less active and personal
freight accounts are still billed under the old system until it is replaced by a new billing system.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted in the reservations office for purchase of coupon books and
reservations and on the boats for book and ticket purchases. The use of credit cards and pur-
chase of coupons is encouraged and maximizes convenience for all. A coupon book contains ten
fares, one of which is free with the purchase of the book.
The ATM machine in the entryway of the manager s office is available for use M-F, 8am to
5pm. and Sat/Sun from 9am to Ipm., May through October; 8am to 5pm. M-F and Sat., 9am-
I pm., November through April. There is a $3.00 charge per transaction. Maximum amount per
transaction is $200.00.
Reservations
As a result of the completion of the New London terminal facilities, starting June 1,2005,
patrons will have the ability to make reservations leaving New London. Reservations may be
made at the Fishers Island Reservation Office, at the times listed below, or conveniently through
our Web site at . We have doubled the available reservations on the Internet to ten per boat
(April I) and all reservations may now be made four weeks in advance. Remember, the twenty
minute prior-to-departure show time, that means you must show up no later than twenty min-
utes prior to departure on Fishers Island or in New London, or lose your reservation. Please note
the official time at the staging area arrival from AM 1010, WINS, New York.
Reservations obtained on-line or in person, if missed, are valid for use as payment in the stand-
by lane if used within 24 hours of the missed trip. THEY ARE ONLY VALID FOR USE AS
PAYMENT, NOT FOR HOLDING DECK SPACE. There is an administrative fee for any reser-
vation, $1.00, $2.00 and $4.00, respectively for winter, shoulder and sununer seasons.
Reservation Office hours are: at the downstairs office at the Manager s Office November 1-
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April 30, 9am-12N, M-Sat. and in the Annex building May I through October 31, 9am-Ipm.,
M-Sun, with exception of Fridays, when there will be additional afternoon hours from 3pm-5pm
OR they may be purchased online. To access this service, go to, On-line Reservations,
Begin New Reservation and the terms and directions are clearly stated. PLEASE BE SURE
TO READ THE RESERVATION POLICY FORM BEFORE PURCHASING ON-LINE
RESERVATIONS. When you make a reservation on-line, you have accepted the terms as
described.
The Board of Commissioners has announced a fuel surcharge of $1.00 per vehicle, including all
trucks, to be placed in effect starting with the summer season on June I st. Although the Board,
while trying to live within its budget, has delayed this decision for some time, the recent over-
whelming increase in fuel oil prices has left the Board with no recourse but to impose this sur-
charge. Other local ferry services have already imposed a fuel surcharge and some are now initi-
ating a second increase.
Starting June I st, charges for freight carried on board the ferries will be changed to per parcel
pricing, as opposed to the current weight system. Parcels will be charged at $1.00 each up to 50
Ibs. maximum. After 50 Ibs., the currently established freight rate of $2.00 per hundred will pre-
vail. Specialty items such as large appliances, windows, oil tanks, etc. will remain as in the tar-
iff. The Board is currently in the process of reviewing and updating the existing tariff and would
entertain any suggestions.
Outgoing UPS and FEDEX continue to be accepted between the hours of 9:00am and II :OOam
for transport on the noon boat to facilitate a same dav oick up by UPS or FEDEX. Anything
brought after those hours will be processed the following day. IF YOU HAVE A PACKAGE
THAT REQUIRES DELIVERY THE NEXT DAY, IT MUST BE RECEIVED DURING
THOSE HOURS TO MAKE THE NOON BOAT. Payment for UPS must be made by check or
cash; FEDEX accepts only credit cards or checks. Packages are to be brought to the freight
building for outgoing shipment. The Ferry District continues to encourage all higher volume
shippers to set up their own accounts to handle their UPS and FEDEX needs and the District
will be happy to forward the packages to New London via the boats.
We encounter many instances where persons order food or have medicine coming and then do
not come pick it up. Most food and medicines come to the Island on the 3:30pm boat from New
London and arrives at 4:15pm. If you have ordered food or are expecting medicine, please be
here to get it!! We cannot be responsible for food spoiling after it arrives if we cannot contact
you.
It is anticipated that if incoming freight is important enough to require special/exoress (Federal
Express. etc.) handling. it should be exoected bv the consilmee. Please be diligent about picking
these items up if you are expecting them. We will endeavor to contact you during out regular
business hours once we know of a delivery. REMINDER: If you are a guest, new to the Island
or renting and you are not listed in the telephone book and will be receiving freight, please noti-
fY us as to whom you are and where we can reach you.
It is suggested that consignees (receivers of freight) insist that all items be packages properly by
the consignor, or the Ferry District will not accept them for transport to the Island. There have
been a number of instances where pieces of furniture have been delivered to New London from
the shipper, manufacturer, or retailer without any protective crating or covering. The Ferry
District will refuse any improperly packaged items.
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 123
FISHERS ISlAND, NEW YORK 06390
June, 2005
Dear Fishers Islanders,
The Fishers Island Fire Department and its 48 active members are pleased to report that our
firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and Sea Stretcher operators have continually worked and
trained to help provide a safe and secure community for island residents and visitors. Last year, our
members responded to 60 fire alarms, 58 medical calls, and 64 Sea Stretcher runs. We are proud and
thankful for the steadfast support that our Department receives from those of you who live here. The
Department provides service to Fishers Island in four basic areas, each of which has its unique function
and expenses. First, there is Sea Stretcher, our ambulance boat, which as most of you know was
originally paid for and is now maintained entirely by donations. We also provide supplies for the
ambulance. The fire department itself incurs expenses such as meals for members after drills and
meetings, office supplies and equipment, and uniforms. Finally there are community service functions
like the Christmas party and scholarships for island school graduates. Last year, expenses for these
four categories were:
Sea Stretcher:
Ambulance:
Fire Department:
Community:
$25,107.9]
3,319.23
17,120.66
4,437.06
In addition, we have started a fund called the "Sea Stretcher Replacement/Reserve Account", which
will be used if Sea Stretcher needs major maintenance, or when a new Sea Stretcher is needed. Last
year we added $61,4]9.5] to this account.
Over 90% of these funds come from donations. Without the considerable and generous support we
receive from all of you, we would not be able to provide these services. Our members would like to
thank everyone who contributes to the Fishers Island Fire Department, whether by pledges to
Marathon runners, responses to our annual appeal letter, or other gifts. We hope you all have a safe
and happy summer!
Fishers Island Fire Department Officers
Chief: Robert Wall
First Assistant Chief: Greg Cypherd
Second Assistant Chief: Wayne Doucette
Fire Captain: Aaron Rice
EMT Captain: Sara McLean
Lieutenant: Jay Cushing
Secretary/Treasurer: Dave Denison
Assistant Secretary: Tathiana Lema
Chaplain: Aaron Lusker
Steward: Mike Imbriglio
Sergeant-At-Arms: Ernie Middleton
Sea Stretcher Coordinator: Mike Conroy
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Commissioners
Treasurer and Secretary
Thomas F. Doherty Jr.
Jeffery D. Edwards
Lawrence R. Horn
Jennifer S. Sanger
James M. Wall
Catherine Jenssen
TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT
FOR YEAR 2004
RECIEPTS:
TAX REVENUE & INTEREST
RENTAL OF POLLING PLACE
TOTAL RECIPTS
BALANCE AT BEGGING OF YEAR
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BALANCE
$332,047.44
210.00
$332,257.44
$17,018.10
$349,275.54
EXHffiIT "A"
GENERAL FUND
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004
ASSETS
GENERAL FUND MM ACCOUNT
TOTAL ASSETS
SURPLUS
AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES
$368,194.91
$392,219.21
$392,219.21
$392,219.21
EXHffiIT ''B''
RESERVE FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET
EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND
TOTAL CASH ON DEPOSIT
AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES
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$68,476.11
$256,657.05
$256,657.05
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
JAN. 1,2004 NORTH FORK BANK & TRUST BOH
TRANSFER FROM CHECKING
INTEREST JAN. -NOV.
INTEREST DECEMBER
BALANCE ON HAND 12131/04
$132,454.17
$55,000.00
$662.85
$63.92
$188,180.94
EQUIPTMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND
JAN. 1 2004NORTH FORK BANK BOH
TRANSFER FROM CHECKING
INTEREST JAN. -NOV.
INTEREST DECEMBER
BALANCE ON HAND
$67,202.50
$1,000.00
$250.35
$23.26
$68,476.11
DISBURSEMENTS
PERSONAL SERVICI;':S
HYDRANT RENTAL
INSURANCE
M&RAPPARATUS&EQUIPMENT
M&R BUILDING AND PROPERTY
TELEPHONE & ALARM SYSTEM
ELECTRIC ENERGY
FUEL
SOCIAL SECURITY TAX
MEDICAL EXPENSE
OTHER EXPENSE
LOSAP
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
TRANSFER TO RESERVE FUNDS
CHECKS PURCHASED
TOTAL PAYMENTS GENERAL FUND
TRANSFER TO GFMM
BALANCE END OF YEAR -CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL PAYMENTS & BALANCE
$20,234.48
$30,862.32
$34,812.38
$10,624.26
$4,114.16
$2,708.01
$6,169.79
$3,277.20
$1,485.10
$936.00
$10,952.66
$72,595.40
$198,771.76
$20,387.73
$56,000.00
$91.75
$275,251.24
$50,000.00
$24,024.30
$349,275.54
BREAKDOWN OF OTHER EXPENSES
OFFICE EXPENSE
GASOLINE & OIL
INSPECTION, SCHOOL, CONVENTION
ELECTION EXPENSE
DUES
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE LISTED AS OTHER EXPENSE
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$643.79
$1,073.49
$17,314.16
$189.45
$550.00
$19,770.89
Fishers Island Harbor Committee
PO Box 176
Fishers Island, NY 06390
An outgrowth of the Civic Association's Harbor Advisory Committee, this Committee was
established by the Southold Town Board for the purposes of recommending policies for the
management of waters surrounding Fishers Island. In so doing, the Committee acts as a forum
for discussions on a wide range of issues raised by interested shoreline and harbor users. To
date, the Committee has developed a Harbor Management Plan and necessary revisions to the
Southold Town Code to implement the Plan. Both have been approved by the Southold Town
Board.
With much input from the Island community, the Committee has identified five overarching
goals for managing Fishers Island waters and many policies designed to achieve these goals.
Goals include:
. maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Island's surrounding
waters and harbors and their supporting habitats;
. ensure balance among existing uses of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors;
. protect and maintain the shorefront character, heritage and existing quali~y of life;
. promote and support access to the Island's surrounding waters and other resources in the
shoreline area for all Island residents; and
. provide for multiple uses of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors in a manner that
assures safe, orderly and optimum use of the water and shore front resources.
Copies of Committee policies are distributed with mooring permit stickers each summer. They
are also available at the Yacht Club and are on file at the Library. The more general policies are
outlined as follows:
. All moorings at Fishers Island need permits and must display a yearly sticker. These per-
mits are issued for the boat listed on the permit application, they are not transferable and
will not be issued for moorings without a boat.
. In West Harbor, moored boaters living aboard must moor in the mooring field east of
Goose Island Channel.
. There is no anchoring inside the "rock pile" in West Harbor and no overnight anchoring
in Hay Harbor.
. Whether at anchor, moored, or on a dock, people living aboard a boat beyond 3 consecu-
tive nights in a 14 day period need Committee approval.
. Mooring permittees may lend their moorings to guest boaters as long as the tackle can
safely accommodate the guest and as long as the guest is registered with the Yacht Club
or the Bay Constables. West Harbor guests living aboard must be in the east mooring
field.
. All mooring permittees are asked to conduct a visual examination of the surface gear and
as much of the submerged tackle as possible on an annual basis and conduct a visual
inspection of lower tackle every two years.
. The dock at Dock Beach park is available to all residents of Southold with tie ups not to
exceed 2 hours.
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Members of the 2005 Harbor Committee include delegates from the following Island organiza-
tions and interests:
Elbert M. Burr, Jr
Frank Bohlen
Geb Cook
Mike Conroy, ex-officio
Reynolds duPont, Jr
John Evans, ex-officio
Louisa Evans, ex-officio
Leslie Goss
Chauncey Goss
Gaines Gwathmey
Karla Heath
Steve Malinowski
Harris Parsons, Sr
Mike Posey
Margie Purnell
Allie Raridon
Peter Rugg
William Stengel
West Harbor Property Owner
Fishers Island Yacht Club
Fishers Island Conservancy
Fishers Island Bay Constable
Pirate's Cove Marine and Goose Island Corp
Fishers Island Bay Constable
Southold Town Board
Fishers Island Lobstermen Association
Fishers Island Development Corporation
Hay Harbor Club
Committee Clerk
Aquaculture and Fishers Island Fire Department
Fishers Island Club, Inc
West Harbor Property Owner
Hay Harbor Property Owner
Island People's Project
Fishers Island Civic Association
Hay Harbor Property Owners Association
The Committee meets several times a year in May/June, once during the boating season, and
again in September/October. These meeting dates are posted on the PO bulletin board and are
open to the public. Minutes and other documents prepared by the Committee are on file at the
Fishers Island Library or can be obtained from the Committee Clerk.
Each year the Town receives approximately $10,000 in Fishers Island mooring fees. In addition
to the salaries and some expenses of the two Island Bay Constables, the Town of Southold main-
tains a line item for the Fishers Island Harbor Committee within its annual budget. The Town
covers the administrative costs of the Committee (approximately $8(0), costs of annual mooring
ball stickers (approximately $350) and the hourly rate of $8 for the Committee Gerk. With
proper notice, the Committee can make funding requests for special projects such as removing a
piling or conducting a survey.
Mooring applicants are asked to provide extensive information as part of the mooring permit
process. This information is useful to the Committee and Bay Constables for the purposes of
patrols, understanding tackle condition and appropriateness, removing vacant moorings, and
accommodating requests for new moorings each year. Permittees will be asked to continue pro-
viding this information in an effort to keep permittees (not just service contractors) well
informed about the condition of their tackle and keep the Committee up to date on the intended
use of the moorings.
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Henry L. Ferguson Museum
2005 Fall 6- Winter Hours - Columbus Day to Thanksgiving: Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. - 12,30 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.;
Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 noon; Oosed Monday, Tues. & Wednesday.
Thanksgiving to Easter: By appointment, or as posted.
From the President
Dear Fishers Islander;
I write this letter during October following an extremely
busy season fot the Museum. During the summer, we
sponsored many successful events including:
. An extremely popular lighthouse cruise,
. A trip to Gteat Gull Island to visit the Museum of
Natural Hisrory Tern Research Center,
. Our first annual Smith C. Vaughan lecture presented by
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, PhD, Director of the Invasive Plant
Atlas of New England and
. A lecture by Bruce Oswald on Geographic Information
Systems.
The Museum has become a very visible part of our island
communiry and is an excellent place to learn about Fishers
Island, past and present. It is the repository of our island's
social and natural history. During the past year, visitors to
the Museum included:
. Weekly trips through IPP
. Art classes from the FI School, and
. 200 children of all ages during Nature Days
We partnered with the Fishers Island Conservancy dur-
ing Nature Days by leading nature walks and cosponsor-
ing programs. Our traditional nature walks were held on
Thursdays, led by Penni Sharp in July and Charlie Ferguson
in August. The Museum also manages the Island's land
trust and is actively pursuing conservation easements and
open space donations. This year, we acquired a key parcel of
land across from the driving range and secured easements on
several other crucial parcels.
While the entire Board of Trustees is proud of our
Museum and its role within the Island community, we are
also aware that the endowment has not yet reached a level at
which the Museum can be self sustaining. Operating costs
for our new facility are higher than they were previously
and we would like to be in a position to balance the operat-
ing budget with annual support from our "friends" and the
income stream generated by the endowment. Many of you
may be aware that in September 2004 the Museum was
offered a generous challenge of $250,000 provided that we
match this amount by September 2005. Despite the gener-
osity of some of you, we are still short of our goal and have
been granted an extension until the end of the calendar year.
Therefore, with this letter comes my plea that you consider
making a year-end donation to the Museum. As I write this
letter, we have $90,000 left to raise in order ro qualifY for
the match. If you have already contributed to the Museum
this year, I thank you for your generosity! If not, please
help us benefit from this generous matching gift. Gifts of
all sizes will bring us to our goal.
Wishing you all a pleasant fall.
Sincerely,
Penni Sharp, Museum President
Budget 2005:
Expenses, Administration
Professional Services
General Services and Costs
Building and Grounds
Exhibits, Curatorial Supplies and Aquisitions
Development
Overall Total
42,350
4,100
24,150
5,850
3,350
$79,800
Heather F. Burnham
Alicia H. Cleary
Jeff Edwards
Kenneth L. Edwards
Sally Ferguson
Daniel Gordon
Allison Goss
Catha Hesse
Jean M. Leuchtenburg
Audrey N. Ludemann
Steve Malinowski
Board of Directors
Penelope C. Sharp, President
Bagley Reid, Vice President
Elizabeth H. Cook, Vice President
Robert J. Miller, Vice Presiden~Land Trust
John S.W: Spofford, Treasurer
Harry L. Ferguson III, Secretary
Charles B. Ferguson, President Emeritus
Albert H. Gordon, Honorary
K.H. Sturtevant, Honorary
G. Carey Matthiessen
Thomas Parker
Lisa Reed
Scott Reid
Mary Roberts
Christopher Sanger
Jeanne Schultz
Staff
Pierce Rafferty, Museum Director
Edwin H. Horning, Curator
(631) 788-7239 . P.O. Box 554 Fishers Island, NY 06390 . 6museum@6shersisland.net . www.fergusonmuseum.org
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~bncerts
PO. Box 81
Fishers Island, NY 06390
631.788.7065
fiislandconcerts@yahoo.com
Island Concert was founded 25 years ago to bring quality musical performances to the Island
community year-round.
This past winter (2004), Island Concerts subsidized island citizens attendance to two musical
theater productions at the Garde Theater and enabled the hiring of professional facilitators to
support the Play in Day project at the Fishers Island School.
The 2005 summer s contribution by the Island Concerts included the following:
Support for the Annual Fourth of July event with the Essex Sailing Masters, The Parker String
Quartet on July 10, an evening with Skitch Henderson at the Fishers Island Club on August 5
and the young Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov on August 14.
Island Concerts has been granted tax-exempt status by the State of New York and contributions
are tax-deductible under the law.
Respectfully submitted,
~cty~V-
Sandy Esser, Chair
Committee members: Karen Bartels, Rosemary Baue, John C. Beggs, John Brim, Margaret Elliott, Roberta Elwell,
George and Sandy Esser, Molly Frank, Sheldon Meyer, Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Linda Musser, Denny Ogden,
Anne 0 Keefe, Tim & Sharon Patterson, Stowe & Charlton Phelps, Allie Raridon, Bagley Reid, Cynthia Riley,
Deborah Shillo, John Spurdle, Peter Steil, Ilene Wittner
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Island Health Project, Ine.
P.O. Box 344
Fishers Island, NY 06390
631-788-7244
2005 Fishers Island Civic Association Annual Report
The Island Health Project, originally part of the Civic Association, was
incorporated in 1974. Our aim is to provide year round medical care to anyone on
Fishers Island. Over the years we have had full time physicians, a relationship with
St.Luke'slRoosevelt Hospital in New York for many years which provided rotating
physicians on a weekly basis, and more recently again, a fulltime physician. We are
particularly grateful to the Fishers Island Fire Department EMT Squad and Sea
Stretcher captains and navigators who aid in the 911 calls and periodic transport to
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.
Our board of directors works tirelessly to raise the necessary funds to
operate the many facets of the organization. Besides our annual appeal, we also
sponsor a sale at the Hay Harbor Club in July where we receive a portion of the
vendor's sales, and the ever popular Harbor Open Golf Toumament <aka The
HOG) on Labor Day weekend. Beeause the revenue generated by visits to the
doctor's office does not begin to cover the cost of running and managing the Island
Health Project, we are particularly dependent on these efforts.
We are finally nearing our 1999-2000 Capital Campaign for the Health of
Fishers Island goal- a new, up-to-date office. We should break ground before the
end of 2005 and are very excited about the prospect of a new facility to be open for
summer 2006.
We are most appreciative of all the volunteer efforts by so many people on
this island, for those who participate in our fundraising efforts, and for the
generosity of so many wonderful people. We all come together for the benefit of a
very special place - Fishers Island.
Sincerely,
Susie Parsons, President and Kandi Sanger, Vice President
Peter Burr Davis Clayson Kenneth Edwards
Susie Ferguson Barrie Fiske Catherine Jenssen, Seey.
Margaret King Sara McLean Richard Miller
Mare Rubenstein Dianna Shillo Charles Stepanek
Mary Linda Strunk Thor Thors, Treasurer
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Island People's Project
P.O. Box 523
Fishers Island. New YorR 06390
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Income and Expense Statement - 2005
Income Expense Net
Annual Appeal $19,280.00 $19,280.00
T-Shirts (donations) $1487.00 ($2724.20) ($1237.20)
Mini Totes (donations) $120.00 ($55.12) $64.88
Morning Program $25,355.00 ($29,679.18) ($4,324.18)
Director ($7260.00)
Counselors ($17,231.32)
Payroll Tax ($2,323.80)
Db!. Ins. $75.03
Supplies ($2,438.32)
Snacks ($500.77)
Dock Beach- ($1,913.76) ($1,913.76)
Lifeguards (incl. in "counselors" above)
Permit (2yrs.)
Nets/Floats ($1,864.76)
Other ($49.00)
Arts & Crafts Show $1,384.00 $1,384.00
House & Garden Tour $5,691.00 $5,691.00
Basketball Clinic $1,260.00 ($737.50) $522.50
Off-Season Activities ($6,452.13) ($6,459.13)
Ball Field Expenses ($2,765.44) ($2,765.44)
Interest-Bank Accounts $218.73 $218.73
Office SupplieslMailings ($1,081.00) ($1,081.00)
Insurance ($11,532.02) ($11,532.02)
Misc. Expense ($263.62) ($237.62)
Accounting Fees/
Bookkeeping ($3,525.00) ($3,525.00)
$54,795.73 ($60,728.97) ($5,933.24)
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FISHERS ISLAND UBRARY ASSOCIATION
P. o. BOX 366
FISHERS ISLAND
NEW YORK 06390
The library grounds are looking good with the beautiful new walk, steps, railings
and ramp. The hillside is nicely landscaped and spotted with flowers in the spring.
We are equipped with 3 DSL internet computers for adults and an elderly iMac for
children. The shelves are bursting (literally) with books with new ones arriving every
month or so. We have shelves or videos, audios and a growing number of DVDs, all or
which have been donated.
Our program director, Cynthia Riley, is planning summer events for young and old
alike. A boxholder mailing for July and one for August will grace your post office box
and posters announcing events will be seen around town. Summer story hour will
again take place on Tuesday afternoons.
We will be on the Village Green in July and August asking you to adopt new books
for the library, as well as selling old ones of which we have an interesting selection,
thanks to many donations this spring. This will make for a diverse booksaJe. Don't
miss itl
SO...what's next? We will again be appealing to you in late summer to help raise
money to cover over 50% of our operating costs. We are interested in having some
feedback on how to make the library more functional and appealing. For instance, do
we need more computer capacity, an outdoor reading spot, different hours or more
space? What programs would you like, covering what subjects? Please let us know
your ideas, feelings or criticisms. We will have a suggestion box at the librarian's desk
and plan to seek your comments with a survey. Hopefully we can turn your ideas into
reality and keep the library a vital island resource.
Remember, your continued support is an investment in the enrichment of our
community.
The Board of the Fishers Island Library
Peter Brinckerhoff, President, Elizabeth Andrews, Art Baue, Karen Bartels, Richard
Bartels, Jeff Edwards, Uz Furse, Grace Harvey, Tamara Leuchtenburg, Sara
McLean, Leonard Orr, Meredith Rugg, Jeanne Schultz. Lorna Stengel, Greg
Thibodeau, Miner H. Warner
Cynthia Riley, Program Director
Ann Banks, Ubrarian
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Our Lady of Grace Church
Alpine Avenue - P. 0. Box 425 - Fishers Island, New York 06390
Telephone (631) 788-7353 - Fax (631) 788-7312
Rev. Andrew Wasczcenko, Pastor
The Lord keeps in our minds the wonderful things he has done.
He is compassion and love. He always provides for his faithfUl.
Our Lady of Grace would like you to know that our doors are always open to the Island com-
munity and visitors. We welcome you all.
The Summer Mass schedule (June thru October) will be Saturday at 6 PM and Sundays at 10
PM.
Prayer and Rosary are held on the I st Friday of each month at 6 PM.
A coffee hour is held at least once every month after the Sunday lOAM mass. Please check our
weekly bulletin located in the church for more information.
Our Hit or Miss Shop is opened on Fridays from 4 PM to 6 PM and Saturday at lOAM to noon.
If anyone would like to make a donation to the shop, they may leave it on the steps leading into
the basement. Because of the success of the Shop, Our Lady of Grace has been able to make
numerous repairs, big and small, to the church and rectory.
A scholarship is given each year to a deserving Fishers Island School senior.
If there are any children eligible for their fIrst communion or confIrmation, please contact
Father Andrew.
Our Lady of Grace would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people that help to keep
our church running smoothly. We also thank all those who worked so hard to make this year s
Annual 3 Church Golf Tournament such a success. Each parish received $7,000. May God bless
you all.
The Board of Trustees: William Glendon and Thomas Doherty, Jr.
Parish Council: Patty Faulkner, President; Arthur Chaves, Treasurer; Mary Roberts,
Cookie Edwards, Carol Doherty, Elbert Burr, Sella Travers and Mary Beth Guimares.
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FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION
RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM
SUMMER 2005
Dear Fishers Islanders,
Here are some riddles for you to solve. The answers are below. Good luck!
QUE5nONS
1. Why didn't the rodents from overseas abide by the treaty?
2. What is a baby rodent's favorite toy?
3. Why did the rodent quit his hectic job in New York City and move to Fishers Island?
4. Why did the rodent vote for John Kerry?
5. What was the rodent's favorite baseball team?
6. Why did the traffic policeman suspect the rodent was OWl?
7. What was the rodent's favorite ski area?
8. What was the rodent's favorite card game?
9. Why did the rodent lose his job as a doctor?
10. Why did the rodent dislike the Fishers Island Civic Association?
ANSWERS
1. Because it was never ratified.
2. A rattle.
3. He was tired of the rat race.
4. Because he is a Democrat.
5. The Pittsburgh Pirates.
6. Because he was driving erratically.
7. Stratton.
8. Baccarat.
9. He kept disregarding his Hippocratic Oath.
10. Because they have the Rodent Control Program, from which you can get a nice rat feeder station,
made from pressure-treated plywood by the students at Fishers Island School as a fundraiser, for only
$20.00. Also, you can get rodenticide free of charge, furnished by the Civic Association. To obtain a
station or some poison, please see or call me (788-5627) and I'll get you what you want. Best wishes
for a happy and rodent-free summer!
Dave Denison, Rodent Control Coordinator
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Sanger Fund
2005
The Sanger Fund was established in memory of Peter D. Sanger in 1986 and since that time has
made more than 100 grants totaling over $1 million dollars.
The purpose of this fund is to provide back-up or start-up funds to Island organizations when
special requirements exceed their budgets. More than 150 people contributed in the initial
appeal when establishing the fund in 1986. There was a second appeal in connection with the
initiation of the Walsh Park project to which over 100 people contributed.
The Sanger Fund does not have a regular annual appeal so as not to compete with fund raising
efforts of other Island organizations. The fund does, however, receive unsolicited contributions
each year. The current endowment is approximately $900,000.
The Sanger fund is responsible for reviewing proposals and awarding grants. Current commit-
tee members are: Kandi Sanger, Chair; Mark Andrews, Secretary; Pat Schiesti, Margot Bogert,
Catherine Jenssen, Steve Malinowski, and Bob Wall.
There are approximately 25 organizations on the Island and committee members are responsible
for coordination with these groups to identify special needs that might exceed budgets.
Recent grant awards by the Sanger Fund in 2004 include:
Thanksgiving Turkeys (from Nov. 2004) $ 254.
Island Institute (Island Community Board start up) $ 21,350.
Island People's Project (picnic tables) $ 1,000.
The Sanger Fund welcomes requests from Island organizations that meet special funding
requirements. Grant applications are available from committee members.
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Fishers Island Union Free School District 2004-005
Ocean's Classroom "Harvey Gamage" leaving New London
Oceans Classrooms allowed the 7th grade students, Josh Ford, Andrea Grader, Will Murphy
and Chelsea Skinner, along with parent, Gordon Murphy, to spent seven days sailing with
students from Shelter Island and Block Island. Excerpts from Mr. Murphy's journal give a
vivid picture of the experience. "35 kids and 16 crew lived and worked aboard two 125'
schooners, the Harvey Gamage and the Spirit of Massachusetts. The cruise was in the
waters of southern New England from New London to Martha's Vineyard and back The
highlight of the trip was an overnight sail from the Vineyard to Mystic Seaport (32 hours of
straight sailing) culminating in tying both ships up next to the Chas. W. Morgan and
singing sea shanties at 10:00 p.m. on the Morgan's deck. Except for fishing in dories it was
as close as you could get to manning the vessels of 120 years ago. The kids stood watches,
learned how to manage all ship's stations (except the galley) and had two plus classroom
sessions (daily) on marine science, navigation, etc. In the evening there was a brief class
followed by a quiet period to write about the day's events in one's journal Qog)." This
experience along with the 1" -12'" grade participation in Project Oceanology activities
brought the sea close to student learning.
Place based education focusing on island history, culture, and the environment is a common
theme at Board of Education meetings, faculty gatherings and in the community. In the
spring, Board member, Sara McLean accompanied Mrs. Schultz to Avery Point College to
meet Dr. Joseph Comprone, Vice Provost. Discussion ranged from a partnership between
the college and Fishers Island High School to providing educational opportunities for island
teachers and residents. Dr. Comprone visited Fishers Island in April with his leadership
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team. Complimenting the school visit was a tour of Steve Malinowski's oyster farm followed
by a community luncheon hosted by Pierce Rafferty at the Henry.L. Ferguson Museum. IT
specialist Mark Newell then visited to determine the viability of interacting with the college
through video conferencing. On June 22, John Spofford took a community and school
group to the Maritime Studies and Coastal Studies Center, to a demonstration of the
distance/video conferencing classroom, and a tour of the marine science laboratories.
Summer discussions will continue.
Students, teachers and parents celebrated academic success at the June 9th Awards
Ceremony. Robert Blair, Nicholas Banas and Camilla Spinola were inducted into the
National Honor Society by graduates Sara and Ethan Bean. Teachers gave awards for
academics, leadership, research, theater, instrumental music, and service to the school.
Student Council Leadership Awards were presented to President, Jeremy Doucette; Vice
President, Camilla Spinola; Treasurer, Andrew Ellis and Secretary, Stephen Bean. Brittany
Murray and Stephen Bean were honored for attending the 2004-05 HOBY Leadership
Conferences. Mason Horn received the MVP in golf, with most improved going to Matt
Skinner.
The Class of 2005 had a busy year keeping up with academics, applying to colleges and
experiencing the grand historical sites of ancient Greece while cruising the Mediterranean
with class advisor, Dan Gillan. Graduation, June 24"', gave a farewell to four young men who
are prepared for the college experience. Robert Blair is going to Immaculata University in
P A; Nicholas Banas to the University of Connecticut; Jeremy Doucette to Three Rivers
College, CT; and Mason Horn to Methodist College in North Carolina. The Fishers Island
School Band, directed by Mr. Paul Fitzgerald, framed the program with music. Senior
soloist, Nicholas Banas, played "The Flight of the Bumblebee" by Korsakov. Bag Piper,
Bob Scent, piped family and friends to and from the ferry, and played a farewell tribute
during the ceremony.
The construction project that renovated the high school wing, provided additional space for
the science classroom and replaced the underground oil tank is complete. Replacement
doors and lockers will be installed this summer. The project came in under budget with
minimal change orders. Teachers and students are to be complimented on their patience
and resourcefulness. The Board of Education members- Karla Heath, Stephanie Hall, Nina
Schmid, and Sara McLean, provided support to Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Art Walsh as they
provided the week-to-week oversight.
Students, teachers, parents and community are engaged in supporting the academic and
enriching programs at Fishers Island School. The 2005-06 budget of $2,807,119 included
increases in teachers' retirement, insurance, and energy costs; replacement of one van and
twenty exhaust vents; and continuation of the current educational program. The elementary
lighting and classroom organization will be upgraded over the summer.
Jeanne Schultz, Superintendent
June 2005
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TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Important information for Fishers Island:
Local town representatives:
Fishers Island Justicelfown Councilwoman:
Louisa P. Evans 788-7646
Office hours -Sunday mornings 8-8:45
And anytime upon request
Planning Board
Ken Edwards
Highway Department
Dick Grebe
Land Preservation
Peter Burr
Architectural Review
Chip duPont
Town Constables:
Larry Horn, Todd Pezzolesi
For hunting licenses call the Town Clerk's Office at 765-1800
For marriage licenses contact: the Town Justice
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
SouthoJd, New York 11971
TeJephone(631) 765-1889
Fax (631) 765-1823
For NYS DMV forms and information: www.nvdmV.Slale.nv.us or contact Louisa Evans
For any other town related information please call Fishers Island Justice.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH
p.o. Box 505
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
SI. John's Episcopal Church holds Eucharist or Morning Prayer services Sundays at 8 and 10 AM and an
ecumenical healing service every other Tuesday at lOAM from mid June through mid September. A
weekly ecumenical theological study group Wednesdays at 4PM at the Rectory on Peninsula Road in
July and August. Twice a summer on nights set by weather and the astronomical calendar, the Rector
guides an observation and discussion of the other heavens - planets, constellations, etc. Weddings, funer-
als and baptisms are performed as requested.
The church provides administrative support to The Sanger Fund and Fishers Island Cemeteries.
Saint John's Church, through its outreach initiatives to the Fisher's Island community, has made a differ-
ence for all graduates of the Fisher's Island School with its generous scholarship program. Scholarship
awards range from $1,000 - $3,000 for each student for each academic year through graduate school
which covers approximately 10% of the cost of tuition at leading private universities. This year, it is
anticipated that 25 Fishers Island graduates will attend leading public and private universities including:
lohns Hopkins University, Penn State University, Boston College, University of North Carolina,
University of Connecticut, Wellesley College, University of New Hampshire, and Vassar College. The
projected scholarship awards from SI. lohn's are anticipated to be $50,000 in 2004. Members of the
Scholarship Committee include: Phyllis Hansell (Chair), Susie Brinkerhoff, and Bagley Reid.
The church supported the community in many other ways in 2004 including hymns on the carillon twice
daily during the summer months, and at Christmas time, support for senior lunches, school plays, and
other special performances.
Rector: Stephen D. Parker 788-7497
Senior Warden: Sandy Riegel
Junior Warden: Christine Barkus
Treasurer: Peter Rugg
Clerk: Elizabeth Calendar
Legal: Barry Bryan
Scholarship: Phyllis Hansell
Vestry Elected 2004: Chris Daly, Dixon Harvey, WaIter Keenan, Ged Parsons, Jennifer Parsons, Baribe
Riegel, Sarah Rose, Martha Spofford, Polly Talbott
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Fishers Island Union Chapel
United Church of Christ
P.O. Box 192 Fishers Island, New York 06390
631-788-7898
Rosemary Dysart Baue. Pastor
Our mission is 10 serve the Lord through Christion ministry by being an inclusive, conskmt Spiritual home
within 0111' island's shifting scene of seasons and pilgrims.
Members and friends of Union Chapel welcome everyone to church events and open their doors for
community activities. Our congregation continues to grow. Nearly six years ago our visionary search
committee made island residence a criterion for the pastor. Pastor Rosemary and her husband, Art,
contnbute to both the Chapel and the Island community.
Regular weekly activities include the Sunday worship service, Sunday school and coffee hour, bible study,
senior stretcher-cise and bag lunches, children's play group, and church-related meetings.
The Ladies Aid operates our thrift shop which is open Saturday mornings and Thursday afternoons. We
publish a monthly newsletter which we mail by request to friends as well as members.
Yearly activities include a Christmas Eve Pageant, an lICumenical Easter sunrise service and community
breakfast, the Fishers Island community picnic sponsored by all three churches, the Three Churches Golf
Tournament, a fall fair and food sale over the Columbus weekend and a holiday crafts fair and lunch the day
after Thanksgiving. A scholarship in honor of Ed and Kay Homing is awarded annually to a graduating
senior fiom Fishers Island School.
Community events hosted this past year include monthly potluck dinners with international themes, monthly
senior luncheons, and lectures of the Conservation Observation Week. Food and clothing is regularly
collected for the needy, and support is given to a hospital in Haiti as well as to the outreach programs of the
United Church of Christ.
The Chapel and Pastor are always available for weddings, baptisms, funerals and memorial services.
Board of Trustees
Dick Baker, Cal Beggs, Brad Burnham, Louise Evans, Harris Parsons [Chair], Melie Spofford
Diane Dexter, Moderator; Laurie Finan, Treasurer; Sarah Malinowski, Clerk
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE IS AT 10 AM. BIBLE STUDY ON TUESDAYS AT 4:30 P.M.
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Fishers Island Utility Company
The Fishers Island Utility Company is the holding company for the three operating
companies supplying the Island with electricity, communications and water, owning
a majority of the first two, and a minority share of the latter. FIDCO owns the bal-
ance of each entity. The Utility Company manages the three operating companies.
Fishers Island Electric Company has had another busy year with the replacement
underground for the Clay Point area. This voltage has been changed from 2400 volts
to 8320 volts.
Fishers Island Telephone presently has a rate study case in with New York State
Public Service Commission. The following rates have been requested. We do not
know at this point what NYSPSC will allow.
Rate Element
Current Rate Proposed Rate
Change
Basic Service Individual
Line-Res
$5.00
$15.81
$10.81
Basic Service Individual
Line - Bus
$7.32
$18.24
$10.92
Trunk Rate - Bus
$13.50
$18.24
$4.74
Fishers Island Water Works also presently has a rate study case in with New York
State Public Service Commission.
Should you have any questions regarding the Utility infrastructure on the Island,
please stop in the office.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert E. Wall
President
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Dear Island Residents,
June 2005
This past year for Walsh Park has been one of consolidating and improving the new
properties, which were purchased in 2004. A1; of this writing, the four rental units within
the Parade Ground apartments and the three units in our Madeline Avenue multi-family
house, are now all either rented or committed, although a couple are on short term leases.
While we are pleased with all the properties within our purview, we remain in an
opportunistic posture, if other, existing properties surface. The store front housing Peep
Frogs continues in the hands of Judi Imbriglio, who is progressing nicely, in her efforts to
build a niche in gifts and crafts.
Walsh Park continues to welcome inquiry and applications from year round families,
who meet the tests ofresponsi!>ility, demonstrated need and commitment to community.
Inquiry and applicationsareivailable from Bob Wall and Mary Horn, at the Utility
company offices. Speaking about the Fishers Island Utility Company, reminds us to
sincerely thank the Utility Company Board and staff, for all they have done to support<
Walsh Park, since its' founding in 1987, they have been superb!
Finally, we again thank the Board and staff of the Hay Harbor Club for 15 years of
great service in permitting and supporting our annual golf tournament, The Walsh Park
Open. Led by Dick Duggan, Dave Denison and Phil Leddy from the Club and Gail and
Greg Cypherd, we have sustained a very popular, annual event. This years tournament
will be held at midday, on July 30th.
Sincerely
Walsh Park Board.
Mark Andrews
Jeremiah Bogert
Brad Burham, Sr
Frank Burr
Peter Crisp
Ken Edwards, Sr.
Mark Gaumond
Barton Harvey
Mary Horn.
Tom Shillo
Bob Wall, Mgr.
Arthur Walsh
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION
Please tear out and bring, or send, this form to the doctor's office.
Name
Birthdate
(Month-Day- Year)
PO Box
Telephone Number
Primary Care Physician
Physician's Location
Phone #
Contact Person
Phone #
(Relative, Neighbor, Friend)
MEDICATIONS
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Dosage Frequency
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Name
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MedicallFood Allergies
What assistant devices do you use? (Walker, Cane, Brace, etc.)
Do you need assistance for activities such as cooking, bathing, getting mail, driving? If so, what?
How many live in your household?
Must you use stairs?
Do you have a first floor bathroom?
Do you have a Living Will?
Who knows where it is?
Would you like a Friendly Visitor or Visiting Nurse to come to your home? If so, occasionally or on
a regular basis?
Additional Comments:
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Fishers Island Waste Management
Post Office Box 22
Fishers Island, New York 06390
Phone: (631) 788-7455 Fax: (631) 788-7451
Email: figr@fishersisland.net
The most visible accomplishment by FI Waste Management was the paving of the
entrance road to the transfer station. The entire road was not done because we did
not want to go over budget and we were faced with rising costs of cartage and
dumping fees. The landfill continues to take up much of our time and attention
while waiting for final paperwork and costs. We hope to have the entire project
finalized in early 2006. We wish to remind everyone that our meetings are held
the third Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm. Public comments are welcome and
are always the first item on the agenda.
Fishers Island Waste Management Commissioners
Island Community Board
P.O. Box 464
Fishers Island, NY 06390
Te1/Fax: 631-788-7029
E-mail: ficivicassoc@fishersisland.net
Website: www.ficivic.org
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