LUMMI ISLAND NEWSLETTER APRIL 1967
NEXT GENERAL MEETING)
APRIL 26, 1967 POT LUCK SUPPER
GRANGE HALL 6:30 ISH
The regular monthly meetings at the Grange Hall have been well attended ‑spasmodically ‑ by various interested (and interesting) Islanders. The pot luck suppers are more than adequate enough to assuage anyone’s appetite. Entertainment and discussion invariably gets to be a bit lively with choice comments emanating from the many profound thinkers in attendance. A large portion of the last meeting was conducted by candlelight due to a power failure and it proved to be more enlightening than any meeting so far ‑ must have been the romantic atmosphere.
If you happen to notice certain Islanders seemingly lost in deep thought just pot them gently on the head and say, “Good work, my friend,” for they undoubtedly are turning wheels like mad over the problems arising out of the study group for planning ‑ trying to visualize the Island of the future and the people‑creatures wants who will use it. As an example of their mental activity, try and remember what your own community looked like 10 ‑ 20 or 30 years ago and then try and project the change to the next 30 to 50 years. Gets to be a bit complicated, doesn’t it? Could be we might have a few outstanding prognosticators around here. A great amount of interest in the design for the future seems tQ center around an adequate community wide water system and a low density population. Apparently the tax structure is rapidly becoming a hindrance in trying to maintain an agricultural complex. The trends seem to point to a restrictive and quality type community with land values based on development costs as opposed to other uses. Marginal farm land and open spaces appear to be most desirable but the economic feasibility of’ their continued existence, as of now, is fast diminishing.
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The Arts an Crafts group is on its way with many enthusiastic devotees of the arty endeavors just bubbling over with things for their respective mates to do. For more pertinent information call Sharon Lipscomb.
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On Wednesday last this reporter was completely astounded and considerably chagrined ‑ all in one evening. These emotions were brought about by the musical program presented at the Lummi Island School by the Ferndale High School Chorus. The astounding surprise was the totally unexpected quality of the singing and showmanship that these teenagers presented. It was obvious that they are a well disciplined and dedicated group and it is my opinion that they are far more proficient and entertaining than many singing groups that I have heard ‑ ‑ ‑ and that includes groups at the university and professional levels. The chagrin was caused by the miserable showing in attendance by the Island residents. The chorus of some 80 voices outnumbered the listeners several times over. Why??? Island hospitality??? Alvin Carr., their director, has been working with similar groups for some 20 years and should be congratulated with sincerity as he more than deserves the acclaim of the entire area. An extremely pleasant and particular highlight of the program was a solo with choral background by extremely talented Mary Ann Bailey which was beautifully presented. Would suggest that you all keep that name in mind for it was obvious that she has a voice and the ability to match that comes along once in a 1ifetime. One can’t help but feel that with her anticipated training she will be nationally known before many years have passed. It was particularly heartwarming to watch the entire chorus give a standing ovation to the local school rhythmic band after the local kids presented their bit.
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The new officers of the Civic Club are, Alma Luke, President; Clara Dunn Vice President; Marcia Fisher, Secretary and Agnes Gilfilen, Treasurer. Wanda Schuler was commended for her years of service as president.
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The former Kwina Club, a home demonstration group, sponsored by the Extension Service, has been recently reactivated. The pc‑IM members decided to take this step rather than try to make a decision as to how to dispose of the funds still In the treasury. This seems like a smart move.‑ especially since their activities have been sorely missed by many of the past members. They have decided to rekindle the flame by having a 12:30 pot luck lunch Monday, May Ist at the Grange Hall. All those interested are welcome but bring your own dishes.
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A resume of the male types under war college regulations are as follows: Manley Smith ‑ 30‑day terminal leave (he hopes) at home; Terry Peterson was home on 10‑day furlough ‑ now at San Francisco in M.P. Detail; Sid McFarland ‑ Warrant Officer School, Army Helicopter Division in Alabama; Bob McFarland, P.F.C.., graduating from Harbor Craft School in Ft. Enstis, Virginia; Charles Baker ‑ suffering a broken arm in Vietnam; Dennis Biftman ‑ on Navy Transport between Okinawa and Vietnam. Norman Boyes (Mrs. W. Roughton’s boy) left for training last week; Willis Roughton III is in Spain; John Curry in Thailand where he is making like a Maharaja what with elephant hunts and all; Ricky Granger is in Ft. Enstis, Virginia and has spent considerable time investigating the Nation’s Capitol and environs; Buddy Granger is still working towards his naval brass rating at Annapolis. Incidentally, this mailing committee wants these fellas’ correct address.
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Hey folks! The treasurer, Dale Wright, Is still on a “Buck Hunt”. Have you contributed yours yet for ‘67? He might even accept an IOU if you are fair of face and able to navigate.
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The monthly medical report is as follows: Walt Fisher has been seriously stricken and is confined to a Bellingham Hospital; Mrs. Roughton states that young Larry Roughton has had several serious operations recently for a kidney ailment. She also stated that a request was made for blood donors for him, but none came forward. Is something amiss here??? Earl Granger underwent another inhuman treatment at a local homo sapiens body shop ‑ this time on his proboscis. Seems he had to have it drilled out ‑ presumably to preserve his “nasal twang”. A punster might say (but not me) than he sorta got a punch in the nose; Gladys and Frank Granger had a trial run of their future Medicare benefits (for a price) recently by jointly reposing in a hospital while being cured of a pneumonia bug or two. Now that is real togetherness; according to the grapevine, Sam Berry is recuperating in a rest home.
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The game department has released about 75 birds on the Island, and it is hoped that all the trigger‑happy gourmets of “pheasant under glass” will refrain from filling the air with buck shot for sometime to come. These birds are bred for their ability to survive on seeds and flora other than grains. They should be a welcome addition to a wildlife sanctuary. Hmm?
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We would like to insert here a sort of “In Memoriam” for the late Grandpa Art Granger. It would seem to this writer that he would have been a good candidate for the Readers Digest feature of “The Most Unforgettable Character”. His discoveries on things wordly were masterpieces of his own idiomatic versions of rhetoric and left the listener in complete bewilderment and awe. We all will miss him and our own personal feeling is that a very definite and most interesting era has passed.
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Shirley & Let Shanahan are collecting quite a menagerie ‑ one or two of everything that bleats, crows, caws, moos, barks, mews, grunts, quacks or butts. Do you suppose they know something we don’t??? I dunno!?! We have had our 40 days or so of rain tho??! Speaking of Shirley, she tries real hard to learn the fundamentals of rural life and is willing to do anything that is recommended, for the welfare of her livestock such as when Dale and Lynette Granger soberly informed her that day-old chicks must have a daily bath in warm soapy water to maintain their sheen and fluff. However, Les arrived in time to register his disagreement. It didn’t really matter much, tho, for a couple of days later their dog disposed of them anyway.
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