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Tome 1976/09

LUMMI ISLAND COMMUNITY CLUB

NEWSLETTER

September 19, 1976

COMMUNITY CLUB MEETING WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1976

Potluck Dinner 6_:45 pm Meeting 8:00 pm Program: Levy/Rescue Vehicle

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The Community Club meeting on September 22nd will be the first held since late spring and it is hoped that many present members plus new additions will come and partake in the potluck and meeting. Besides the general meeting, Si Eldred will speak on the subject of a new Island rescue vehicle for which a levy will be appearing on the upcoming ballot in November.

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LINES BY LEHR

This past summer, community fund raising efforts besides being extremely successful affairs were most unusual. In fact, they were so unusual that practically no gripes or caustic comments were even heard – and on this island, this is really an achievement. The events were very well planned and reasonably well attended considering the necessity for off season programming. Again, the many willing volunteers who helped produce the extravaganzas deserve our highest praise. Gerri Neuman was the guiding light behind the Pancake Breakfast, and Jean Finney along with Lylene Johnson mothered the Salmon Barbecue. It seems Bud Van Horn had difficulty plopping eggs on the grill without encountering disastrous results so he invented a new entree called scrambled eggs, and thereby saved face and also the eggs. Every year some new neophyte type cook wants to know what the pancake recipe is. Good gosh – we all been wonderin about that for years! The usual procedure is to do what comes naturally, like throwing in a mess of cackleberries, some bovine juice, and a slug of motor oil along with a bag or two of that there white talcum power like stuff. If the ultimate result can stand on its edge, it’s ready.

A great deal of credit should go to Jerry Anderson and his two boys for the many pounds of superb salmon they prepared for the barbecue feed. It was the best ever as many of the satisfied diners will attest. They certainly labored far beyond the ordinary call of duty, and we all thank them wholeheartedly. Speaking of Jerry’s sons, guess Peter is the guy that there ancient Greek was looking for when he searched the world for an honest man. Seems Pete found a dollar bill on the Beach grocery’s porch and returned it to the proprietors as he felt it was theirs since it was on their property. Congratulations Peter. You revived our faith in the homo species.

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FERRY DOCK NEWS

Starting date for construction of a new ferry dock on the Island is still unknown and indefinite. Ed Henken, county engineer, says that the design and specifications for the dock are near finalization and will be coming to his office soon for approval and for the preparation of bid calls. However, bid calls will not be publicized until a written agreement has been made with the Lummi Indians on the long‑term use of the docking facilities on the mainland.

Negotiations with the Tribal Council have not resulted in terms satisfactory to both sides, he said, and until the differences are resolved, the County Commissioners cannot justify an expenditure of between $250,000 to $300,000 to construct the dock on Lummi Island. At this time, there is no way of knowing how long negotiations will take to arrive at an agreement, he said.

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WHATCOM CHIEF FERRY NEWS

The last day for the 4:40 PM run is Friday, September 17th. This trip has been cancelled from the schedule by the County Engineer due to a decline in traffic. Floyd Tuttle became Skipper on September lst following Jerry McDonald’s retirement effective the end of August. Jack Miller is now the Mate, succeeding Tuttle in this position.

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WEATHER CONDITIONS BEING BROADCAST DAILY FOR BOATERS

Wind velocity and direction, air temperature, wave, sea, and visibility conditions are announced dailyat 7:10 AM and 5:25 PM on Bellingham radio station KGMI as a service instigated by Pete Granger, marine field agent of the Sea Grant marine advisory office.

This up-to-the-minute weather report is intended to give boaters the general weather conditions before they go out, and for those coming in to let them know what is happening in the area.

Information for the broadcasts, which have been on the air since early August, is phoned into the station from Legoe Bay by Helen Pabor, from the Standard Oil office at Bellingham Bay, and from the ARCO dock at Cherry Point. All are volunteer observers. Pete also has permission from several Canadian observation points east of the San Juans to use their daily reports. He hopes to expand the service to include information from more locations and to have broadcasts reported on additional radio stations next boating season.

Both Pete and Helen tell us that favorable comments have been received in appreciation of this service, which will continue through the month of September.

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VILLAGE POINT COFFEE SHOP HOURS ANNOUNCED

Art and Helen Pabor anticipate that they will continue present hours (7 AM to 8 PM) at the Village Point Coffee Shop on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and will close about 6 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until the end of the fishing season, approximately October 7th. During the winter months, the schedule will be reduced and will be announced from time to time as changes occur.

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TOLLED BY THE C U R C H B E L L

A historical display of Lummi Island artifacts assembled from many of the Island homes by a committee headed by Beth Hudson and exhibited in the church August 22nd in connection with an ice cream festival drew a large crowd. Our thanks to all those who furnished items of historical interest, those who put up the exhibit and those who worked on the festival. Proceeds from the event are to be used to help defray the costs of a new roof.

It is anticipated that work will begin this month on recovering the roof and we are welcoming contributions for this special project. Gladys Long is church treasurer.

Leone Western has offered to conduct a “personal history” writing workshop similar to the one so well received at the Beach School last spring. Proceeds of the workshop to be contributed to the roof repair. Anyone interested in attending should contact Carl Calhoun.

Plans are underway for a children’s Sunday School. All children are cordially invited. Parents or children who are interested, please notify Carl Calhoun, 758‑2147, as we will need to know how many to plan for.

“World Wide Communion October 3, will be observed by churches everywhere. We cordially invite all our friends to join with us in this service, and every Sunday, at 10:30 AM. At this service, we will receive a special offering for “Neighbors in Need”, the depressed minority groups here in the United States.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT FLICKERINGS

Fire Chief Floyd Tuttle’s resignation was received at the Commissioners meeting Monday, September 13th. The members were unanimous in praise of his many years of service to the community as Fire Chief. Assistant Chief Bill Hawley will assume the chief’s duties until a new one is selected.

Lou Schuller was thanked for her many years as secretary. Also Joan Moye who has been secretary for the past few months. The new secretary will be Jackie Gaines.

The meeting centered around the Commissioners’ discussion of the Island’s problem in meeting the State’s new regulations governing ambulance service. More information is expected and a full report given to the community in October.

The ambulance and EMT’s responded to five calls during August and September. A fire at Rick Granger’s mobile home brought the fire department out.

Word has been received of the death of two of the Island’s summertime residents. Virginia Chambers died July 4th in Bellevue of a long term illness. Together with her husband, Loren, they have been frequent occupants during past year of their home on Legoe Bay.

Marie Brock died Sunday, September 12, in Vancouver, B.C., following Surgery on the 10th. She and her husband, Dale, have owned a home in the Scenic Estates for a number of years..

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NEWS FROM THE GRANGE

Members of the community who assisted with donations and many man hours of labor to help bring the Grange Hall to its present status of completion were guests at a pancake supper in mid-summer given by the Grange in appreciation and recognition of their support. New light fixtures in the meeting room, a newly installed kitchen, restroom facilities, and an entry hall were the big projects of this summer.

Donations received and patronage of the rummage and bake sale were greatly appreciated also by the Grange. Proceeds will be used to help meet the expense of building improvements.

There will be an official visitation on the 6th of October at the Hall to be attended by all Granges of the County and their guests.

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INVITATION EXTENDED FOR CRAFT CLUB

Everyone is cordially invited to the first fall meeting of the Lummi Island Craft Club at the Gus Johnson residence, Monday, September 27th at 1:30 PM. This will be an organization meeting to discuss ideas for projects for the coming year; and it would be of interest if various things that are being worked on are brought to show.

Hostesses for the meeting will be Libba Johnson, Ivy Axtell and Bes Paine.

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MINI BUS

The mini bus operated by the Senior Citizens Center in Bellingham is available for trips to Bellingham on Wednesdays whenever there is a sufficient number who wish to use it. Reservations should be telephoned no later than Tuesday to either Jerry Anderson 758‑2320 or Maria Anderson 758‑2324. Passengers leave on the 9:00 AM ferry and return on the 4:00 PM ferry. Donations are received to help defray expense of the bus and driver. Arrangements can be made for Bellingham friends to ride the bus to the Island and return on days when the trips are made.

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LUMMI ISLAND POST OFFICE HOURS:

Weekdays Open 7:45 A.M. Close 3:45 P.M.

Saturdays Box Lobby (for pickup of mail for those with Post Office boxes)

Open 11:00 A.M. Close 1:50 P.M.

Service Lobby (stamps, mailing of packages, money orders, etc.)

Open 11:00 A.M. Close Noon

Under normal conditions, mail arrives on the 10:00 A.M. ferry. Customers on the rural route may pick up their mail anytime after 11:15 if they phone ahead. Mail leaves the Island on the 2:00 ferry; for this reason we like to have it at the post office by 1:30 so that we have time to process it.

—– Jerry, Joann, Frank & Jim

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FLAG POLE DEDICATION CEREMONY AT BEACH SCHOOL

One of the outstanding events on the Island this summer was the Flag Pole Dedication on Sunday, July 18th, at the Beach School. It was made possible by the combined efforts and donations of many members of the community under the sponsorship of the Civic Club as its Bicentennial project.

U.S. Army Retired Colonel Henry B. Cary in his speech of dedication said that it is appropriate that the flag be displayed at all public buildings, especially schools, as an emblem of a nation that guarantees civil and religious liberty.

Kathy Hudson and Rebecca Nesbit, who completed the fifth grade at the school this spring, took part with the three‑man color guard from the 286th Engineer Company, U.S. Army, National Guard, in presenting the flag, and raised it on the 30 ft. pole.

Winners of the essay contest, “Lummi Island, My Home”, sponsored by the Civic Club, were announced and awards presented to Shawn Shanahan, who just finished the second grade; Wesley Eldred, third grade; and Donna Harryman, adult category.

Singing of patriotic songs, was led by the school children and refreshments were served by the Civic Club.

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B E A C H S C H 0 0 L N E W S

Beach School is open again thanks to the support of our community and the Ferndale School Board. 24 young scholars from kindergarten to the 5th grade are enrolled. Patty Gregory is the teacher, Jackie Gaines and Leslie Moore are aides employed on a part‑time basis – the pay for both adding up to one full‑time aide. However, they regularly put in fulltime and often overtime without pay.

Members of our community are most welcome to use our school library. We appreciate the many books we have received from the libraries from local families. “Between Friends” is a recent addition from the Kennedy’s and Suzanne Westphal. Please come to browse or to check out books before 8:30 AM or after 3:15 PM.

Motor bikers – please note! It would be greatly appreciated if riding on the school yard, the tennis court, and the bark pile were discontinued because it makes the school grounds a muddy mess. Thank you for your cooperation.

Open House at the school is being held Tuesday, October 12th at 7:30 PM at the PTA meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the regular meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of the moth, whether a parent or not. Terry Tyler and Leslie Moore are Presidents (another to be added), Shirley Shanahan is Secretary and Charlotte Nesbit is Treasurer.

School Board meetings are in Ferndale at the District office on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:15 PM.

LUMMI ISLAND PRESCHOOL CO‑OP

The Preschool Co‑op has started its fall season with an attendance of 10 children. It meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:45 at the church. It provides play and learning experiences for children aged two through four. Parents who have children in this age group are invited to call Cathy Luke 758‑2688 or Karen Reynolds 758‑2513 if they are interested in more information.

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HERE AND THERE ON THE ISLAND

LEO GILFILLEN really blew his bowling average when he rolled nine strikes in a row in the first game of the season Tuesday night. Team members Bill Peel, Willard Hudson, Ray McFarland, Gus Johnson and Harold Long won’t let him forget that in their good natured joshing and kidding on the weekly bowling night of the-Over-the Hill Gang, and we’ll be wanting to see his trophy on display in a prominent place!

A coyote was trapped on the Ernie Nolte place in July by the State Game Department. The culprit had killed seven of Ernie’s lambs. Four of her half‑grown pups have been seen on the mountain’. but so far no reports of vandalism.

FATHERS DAY PORTRAIT CONTEST – Sponsored by Dave and Linda Sklar at the Beach Store this summer ‑ was won by Dart Moore and Erna Gregory. Free ice cream for a week!

This past Sockeye Salmon season was the best for the American industry on this cycle since 1912. Nevertheless, it was the poorest of any season since prior to the mid 40’s for the Reef Netters on the west side of Lummi Island.

Commercial crab pots will be seen in Lummi Bay, Bellingham Bay, and the Sandy Point area beginning October lst when the season opens.

Boaters, fishermen, anyone interested in material pertaining to the fisheries and related matters are welcome to use the library of materials at the Sea Grant office in the Harbor Mall. Much of the material is free for the taking. There are newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, video tapes, magazines, and a variety of publications. Feel free to come in and browse around.

Classes to train crew members for purse seiners and draggers, and fishing techniques, are being taught by Joe Evich sponsored by the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute.

This Community Club Newsletter is published in the interest of all the members of the community. If you have news or there are subjects that should be brought to the attention of our readers, please call Charlotte Calhoun 758‑2147 or Gerri Neuman 758‑2213.

1976 LUMMI ISLAND REAL ESTATE SALES

Lummi Island real property sales recorded during the first six months of 1976 in the Whatcom County Auditor’s office:

Camlou, Inc., a Washington corporation, purchased the following properties in the Scenic Estates:

Lot 26, Block 1, Division 4, from George H. and Jean M. Thompson;

(Lot 8, Division 9, from Bruno and Renate Wolff;

Lot 96, Division 3 and Lot 96a, Division 4, from Marie E. Bryant;

Lot 18, Division 9, from Jess W. and Louise Calvery;

Lot 17, Division 9, from S.L. Clayton R. and Elizabeth Belt;

Lots 76 and 77, Division 3, from Stephen N. and June R. Mikituk;

Lot 6, Division 9, from Harold G. and Ellen A. Carbee;

Lot 25, Division 6, from Wilson F. and Bonnie Jean Jones

Lot 30, Division 2, from A.W. and Cecilia Nelson

And a tract designated “Reserve” in Bowden’s Addition, from Irene Granger.

John Kloot was the purchaser of these Scenic Estates properties:

Lot 47, Division 4, from John and Jean Schaumburg;

Lot 2, Block 3, from Lewis H. and Evelyn E. Prather;

Lots 22 and 23, Division 5, from Wallace W. and LuWilla Croy;

Lot 19, Division 4, form Emil H. and Della B. Ekloff.

Other purchasers of property in the Scenic Estates were:

Fred Faber, Lot 15, Division 2, from Lloyd E. and June Stephens; and Lot 56, Division 4,

from George R. and Margaret J. Maxwell;

Gerald C. and Patricia A. McRorie Lot 8, Block 2, from William . and Karen S. Nelson;

Donald W. and Linda Harrison, Lots 85 & 86, Division 3, from Stanley and Marion Weston;

Samuel P. and Ada M. Leathers, Lot 9, Division 7, from James G. and F. Jill McKellar;

Donald J. and Isabel Gray, Lot 14, Division 5, from Camlou, Inc.;

James P. and Judy-Anne Taylor, Lot 15, Division 5, from Camlou, Inc.;

Judy‑Anne Taylor and Sally Marie Benson, Lot 6, Div. 5, from Robert and Olive Cliburn;

Foster and Edith V. Maloney, Lot 31, Division 4, from Lummi Island Scenic Estates;

Robert R. and Marie T. Knoll, Lot 15, Division 9, from Margaret Mary Moggan;

Robert Trydal, Lots 25 & 26, Block 2, from Robert C. Allen;

Muriel L. Clark, Lot 18, Division 4, from Margaret Kraus, Gordon E. and Wanda Duke;

Muriel L. Clark, Tract A. Division 6, from Robert L. and Shirley Aiston;

Harold G. and Leona L. Bowers, Lot 8, Div. 2, from Lummi Island Scenic Estates;

M. JoAnne Ecalbarger, Lot 28, Division 10, froTr Lester F. And Minerva F. Feldmann;

Eileen Yvonne Clark, Lot 18, Div. 7,from th6’Trustee of Reorganization of North American

Acceptance Corporation.

Other recorded purchases of property‑ on Lummi Island were:

Joanne Hammerberg, Lot 5.2 and a portion of Lot 3 in Section 9, Tovnship 37, Range 1 East, from John H. and Ortha K. Curry;

Lynn H. and Carole E. Osier, Lot 9 and a parcel in Lot 4, Section 4, Township 37, Range I East, from Harlan D. Foster; .

Earl R. and Jeanne L. Hailey, Lot 9, Gramac Hilltop Addition, and Lot 12, Gramac Hilltop Addition No. 2, from Frank and Laura M. Ford:

Ray M. and Irene McFarland, Lot 14, Hales Pass Addition from Earl and Donna Granger; Robert and Karen Auvil, Lot 1, Hales Pass Addition from Earl and Donna Granger;

Thomas C. Leutwiler, Lot 12, Hales Pass Addition from Earl and Donna Granger;

Marvin and Gayle Bennett, Lots 3 and 15, Hales Pass Addition, Earl and Donna Granger;

J. Robert Murphy‑ Lot 5, Petersons Addition, from John and Aristis Apostal;

Dale E. Granger, 120 acres in Section 24 & 25, Twp. 37, Range 1 East from Frank Granger;

Donald K. and Priscilla Gutknecht, Lot 8.1 in Section 4, Township 37, Range 1 East, from Howard D. and Mary Lou Petty;

G. Curt and Linda Ludwigson, Lot 4, Sunrise Cove, from George B. and Alma F. Ludwigson;

Annie Dillard, Lot 10, Gramac Hilltop Addition, from William J. and Virginia L. Smith;

Donald and Barbara Moffett, Lot 10, New World Addition, from Lloyd and Marie Carothers.

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Primary Election, Tuesday, September 21st 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the church

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