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LUMMI ISLAND COMMUNITY CLUB

NEWSLETTER

January 19, 1977

C 0 M M U N I T Y C L U B M E E T I N G WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1977

POTLUCK DINNER 6:30 PM MEETING 8:00 PM PROGRAM: LUMMI ISLAND HISTORY

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6th 10:00 AM BOOK‑A‑RAMA BEACH SCHOOL EVERYONE WELCOME!

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th 7:30 PM P.T.A. MEETING BEACH SCHOOL PROGRAM: SCHOOL LEVY. GUEST SPEAKER: DR. DENNIS PETERSON, DISTRICT SUPT.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th CIVIC CLUB MEETING HOSTESSES: M. ANDERSON, G. MILLER

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13th ISLAND CHURCH SERVICES

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st CPR CLASS AT BEACH SCHOOL 7:30 PM SPONSORED BY LUMMI ISLAND EMT’s

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HISTORY OF LUMMI ISLAND TO BE PRESENTED by Clara Dunn and Maurine Melcher. For the program at January 26th’s Community Club Meeting, Clara Dunn, resident of Lummi Island since the early 40’s, will present highlights from the Island’s history, and Maurine Melcher will do some reminiscing on her Lummi Island days since 1902. In addition, Mac and Edith Granger will present a brief history of the Lummi Grange back to its originating days. Interest has been shown by many Islanders in the history of Lummi, and it should prove to be an unique program enjoyed by all. To ensure getting a good seat, come early and partake in the potluck dinner at 6:30 PM.

And now, about the Community Club Christmas Party ‑‑‑‑ it was super, luvs! Like milk, it had something for everyone. A crackling fire in the fireplace; a gaily decoraged Xmas tree and Grange Hall; games, games, games; a hilarious gift exchange which was presided by Ole Saint Nick himself; and lots of music ‑‑‑ thanks to Dave Greeley and Jim Murphy at the piano. And more thanks to Mrs. Walters and her Dance Studio who provided the program. The newly expanded dining room gave us plenty of room for a sumptuous buffet and punch bowl, and coffee. Committee members Marvin and Marion Burger, Lois Peterson, Carole Hammon, Darlene McNutt, Paul Davis, Gerri Neuman, plus the many others who put in time and effort made the party a grand success. See you all there, this year!

COMMUNITY CLUB ELECTIONS

With the 1977 new ferry rates now established; the successful passage of the ambulance levy; county and national elections a matter of history; no immediate threat of Beach School’s closure, we are now faced with upcoming elections for the Community Club officers and Board members. Nominations will be accepted at the next general meeting on Wednesday, January 26th, for all officer positions, one two-year Board member, and two – one-year Board members. Additional nominations from the floor will be accepted at the February 23rd meeting with voting taking place. At the last LICC Board meeting, it was decided to adopt the policy of holding elections for the officer positions followed by the Board members election, thus enabling anyone not winning an officer position being able to run for a Board position.

Officers whose terms are expiring are President-Lylene Johnson; Vice-President-Gerri Neuman; Secretary-Cathy Luke, and Treasurer-Rev. Carl Calhoun. One-year Board members Gary Gaines and Paul Davis terms expire with Clara Peterson’s two-year term expiring. Phyllis Lockwood begins the second year of her two-year Board term. This past year has seen generated enthusiasm for the Community Club, and the outgoing Board hopes that it will continue to grow and encourages any Islander who is not presently a member to join and partake. New talent and interest is always welcomed.

Membership is open to any Islander 18. years of age and older with membership fees of $3.00 per family and $2.00 per individual. This fee is used towards the costs of printing and mailing of this Newsletter, and for all members who live off Lummi Island and are presently having the Newsletter mailed to them, this will be the last mailing unless your dues are received by mid-February. Membership is on the basis of our calendar year January 1 to December 31. For your convenience, there is a membership dues coupon on the last page of this Newsletter.

In the past, there has been some question as to how the Proxy vote is handled during the Elections. According to the By-Laws, proxies may be given by persons unable to be present at elections. They may be for a specific slate of officers, or the vote may simply be assigned to the discretion of a particular person. A proxy must be in writing, clearly state its intent, and be signed by the one(s) granting such proxy. Membership dues for 1977 must be paid prior to voting in the February meeting.

CAR CARE AT BEACH STORE

Now in association with David and Linda Sklar of the Beach Store is David McAdams who is offering mechanical repair for motor vehicles on a part-time basis. Prices will be quoted by David.

LUMMI ISLAND “DOGS” NIP GEORGIA PACIFIC “PAPERMAKERS”

In one of the most exciting games of the season, the Lummi Island basketball team (sponsored by David & Linda Sklar of the Beach Store) surged to their first victory of the season on January 3rd. The Georgia Pacific team was shocked when the “Dogs” gained 20 consecutive points, changing the score from 10‑30 to 30‑32. It was nip and tuck the entire second half with a final score of Dogs 56, Papermakes 54. Good work team! (Game times posted at Beach Store)

NEWS FROM THE GRANGE

The Lummi Grange is in need of a trash burner for their kitchen. If anyone would like to get rid of one, sell one at a reasonable price, or has any similar offer, please call Edith Granger 758‑2482 or Lou Schuller 758‑2284. Could be that someone has one stuck away in a barn or shed which they no longer need or use. The Grange would like to remind everyone that their meetings are held the lst and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 8:00 PM at the Grange Hall.

BOOK‑A‑RAMA

Sunday, February 6, 1977, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Beach School. Book exchange… trade, swap, bargain, cash, whatever. Hardbacks, paperbacks, magazines, children’s books, etc. Any questions, call Suzy Tyler 758‑2658 or contact Buffy Lapof.

SCHOOL LEVY

There is going to be an open P.T.A. meeting on Tuesday, February 8th at 7:30 PM at the Beach School. Guest speaker will be Dr. Dennis Peterson who will explain the details of the upcoming school levy. This will be an excellent opportunity for anyone to learn more of the levy and present questions. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend this important meeting

CIVIC CLUB NEWS

Lummi Island Civic Club held their first meeting of 1977 on Thursday, January 13th, with Edith Murphy presiding in the Pabor restaurant building. Helen Pabor and Edith Granger were co-hostesses. Plans for a club visit to the Whatcom County Museum to see the Metropolitan Museum exhibit on display there was discussed. Next meeting will be February 10th with Maria Anderson and Grace Miller hostesses, and Beth Hudson to provide the program. If your name isn’t on the list to be called by the telephone committee, just call one of the above hostess’ so you can be counted for a cup of coffee or tea.

FIRE DEPARTMENT FLICKERINGS

There was a fire at the home of Hazel and Bruce Lintz on December 13th. Despite the intense heat of the fire, there was very little damage to the house, thanks to the skill of the fire department men.

Schuller’s Electric is buying Vigilante smoke detectors by the case and will sell them for the wholesale price to any islanders who are interested. Call 758‑2284 to get on the list.

New fire department members are Michael Healey, Bill Beeman, John Granger and David Sklar. Cheif Bill Hawley has reorganized the Thursday evening training sessions so that the firemen attend regular meetings the lst and 3rd Thursday, and on the alternate Thursday, the fire fighting equipment is checked out by two men on a rotating basis.

Gary Hegberg and Cathy Addicott attended the January 3rd Fire Commissioners’ meeting to discuss various possible new vehicles with the Commissioners, who are now in the process examining vehicles from different companies and investigating their costs.

CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY

65 relatives and close friends gathered at the home of Glen and Ann Gossage to witness the marriage of Elaine O’Neal and John Granger. The romantic candlelight setting had much meaning for the Granger family as the home was once Loganita Lodge, formally owned and operated by Chan Granger and his family. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Granger greeted 150 guests at a reception held at the Grange Hall.

LUMMI INDIAN SCHOOL OF AQUACULTURE

The Lummi Indian School of Aquaculture has plans to begin a run of chum salmon to Lummi Island. Two hundred thousand chum eggs were transported from the Quilcene fish hatchery on the Peninsula to the Lummi Skookum Creek fish hatchery. From there, school staff members brought the eggs to the Island where they were fertilized, disinfected and loaded into two gravel incubators. Water in each incubator is re-circulated, filtered and heated to about 55 0F.

Students at LISA perform chemical tests on the water and routinely flush each incubator with sea water to prevent the growth of fungus on unfertilized eggs. The sea water is pumped from Legoe Bay and through the LISA marine station which is presently culturing juvenile coho salmon, oyster seed and various fishes collected from Legoe Bay by beach seines.

The young chum should hatch in another six weeks at which time they will be slowly acclimated to sea water, fed for an additional six weeks (during which time these young chum will “imprint” or memorize the particular “smell” of Legoe Bay water), and released into the bay. If all goes well, in two years, many of these chum will return to Legoe Bay and should concentrate close to the outflow pipe from the LISA seawater system. Mature adults can be spawned at the school and the process repeated.

LISA intends to continue to raise chum eggs until a definite run is established. Basically, the school is seeking to learn more about the biology of chum salmon and the feasibility of “ocean ranching” salmon from a marine station. – – Dr. Paul Winkler

FELLOW ISLANDERS

Thank you very much for my appointment to the chairmanship of the Christmas Ship committee. Much to my regret, an emergency out‑of‑town work call out prevented my being present at the festivities. However, my neighbors; Rich and Lylene Johnson, Darlene McNutt, Bill Hawley, and Gary Gaines worked hard to do credit to our Island. People like these are the best reason I know for making my home on Lummi. Thanks to you, and to them, for a wonderful Holiday Season………… Tim Lockwood

STEERING COMMITTEE MESSAGE The Island’s Land Use Steering Committee has tallied all the questionnaires received to date. Of 230 mailed out, 82 have been completed and returned. A condensed version of the results are included in this Newsletter; full tallies are posted at the Beach Store, the Islander and Village Point Marina. From these responses, it seems that there is a case for the Island producing its own comprehensive plan. Therefore, the Committee has chosen to proceed as follows:

1) Investigate the strategy involved in drawing up our own comprehensive plan;

2) Examine the pros and cons of hiring a professional consultant;

3) Investigate all possible sources of funding for a consultant;

4) Prepare for an all-Island meeting in which we would present what information we have on the foregoing and would discuss what to do with the results of the questionnaire.

We encourage any and all Islanders to attend the Steering Committee meetings. Look for announcements of meeting times at the two stores.

LAND USE QUESTIONNAIRE TALLIES (CONDENSED) Of 82 respondents:

1. 6 summer residents and 76 permanent. 80 U.S. citizens.

2. 69 own property.

3. 24 retire, 30 employed on the island and 36 off.

4. 20 businesses

5. 9 sell or plan to sell land for income.

6. 14 have incomes based on land.

11. 69 believe present stores and marina are adequate.

12. 43 see the need for other island businesses (primarily laundromat and boat launch)

13. Between 53% and 91% believe in zoning to control the various growth problems.

14. Between 57% and 73% feel that the various physical limitations should influence residence density.

15. 62 believe zoning should preserve what now exists.

16. 67 zoned their areas 1 dwelling/2 acres or more; 50 zoned for 5 acres or greater.

17. 40 would permit multi-unit dwellings and 32 would not.

18. 53 would allow density in some areas to encourage open spaces in others.

19. 64 support open spaces if economically feasible.

21. 55 support a moratorium on development and 13 support a 6‑month moratorium.

Although there was a range of opinions on the essay questions 8, 9 and 10, and the essay comments on the back page, an overwhelming majority of respondents prefer the Island to remain as it is, to change very little and slowly, if at all.

LYDIA BENNETT GOING TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

Lydia Bennett will be leaving for Washington, D.C. February 18th to participate in a week’s program called “A Presidential Classroom for Young Americans”. She and three other students were chosen in competition by the Ferndale Kiwanas after submitting a booklet of newspaper clippings on five different political subjects, one of which she had to write a research paper on, submitting five questions to present to congressmen while in Washington, D.C., and write about why she wanted to go as a participant. Lydia will have to cover at least $250 of her tuition for the program, plus the plane fare of about $350, which she has been earning money towards.

Congratulations, Lydia, on such an honor and exciting venture! (Bring?) political expertise back, we could use it on the Island.

LUMMI ISLANDERS THWART PLAN OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

In a united effort, more than 100 Island residents made clear they would not accept the County Commissioners proposed plans for ferry rate increases. As a result of the Islanders’ determination and show of strength, the Commissioners eventually agreed to adopt the Islanders proposal for one year. A victory indeed and a demonstration that we, the Islanders, do have a say in our local government!

Many thanks to the committee who represented us, joined us together, and stayed with the

battle from beginning to end – – – – C. Harmond

The ferry boat fare is up in the air

But does Terry worry, or does Terry care?

Not our Terry Unger, the county commish‑

He’d like to see Lummi where Boldt put the fish.

Our Taxes are welcome, on that you’ll agree

But help for the Island you never will see.

Not while our Terry sits scratching his tummy

Any trying to think of a way to sink Lummi!

– – O.W. Hunter

“Bruce and I would like to thank all our Wonderful friends and neighbors who have been so kind and generous to us. We tend to forget just how dear and needed friends ate. Thank you, and God bless you.”

– – Hazel and Bruce Lintz

LINES BY LEHR

‘Tis the season to be jolly… I dare ya! What with ferry fares, income tax, property tax, license fees, X’mas bills and sick relatives, seems like that those X’mas mottos of Peace On Earth, Goodwill Towards Men is somewhat of a put‑on when one considers who the goodwill is suppose to go to and for what purpose.

Speaking of ferry fees, and who hasn’t, it has been the observation of this person that this periodic hassle, which apparently originated eons ago during the dark ages of Lummi Kulture, reflects a quirk of human nature that I have considerable difficulty in understanding. How come people what choose to live in one of the most beautiful and desirable areas in the country keep trying to get some of their neighbors to pay for the privilege of having them here. I would like to think of it as being a bit of misplaced ego rather than basic selfishness because the former can more easily be corrected with a long, sharp needle.

Heard rumors that the group struggling with the zoning bit are gung ho about getting a grant to hire a professional planner for the Island. Our own opinion would be that any procedure such as that would most certainly be a lesson in expensive futility, unless they are fortunate enough to find an experienced, and I emphasize experienced, island planner whose previous results have shown positive, practical accomplishments … and I do not believe any exist. We most certainly do not want to get involved with theorists or impractical dreamers whose attitudes are at odds with reality.

It would appear that there is adequate talent on this island that could do a much better job for alot less expense than any importation that we could afford. Besides, the basic plan developed would have a much higher proportion of practicality tuned to and incorporated with the local scene, which we could not expect from off-Island schemers.

Since I do not have the responsibility anymore for the Newsletter, which I am sure pleases alot of you errant types, I do not enjoy (?) the opportunity of circulating to learn all the goings on and stuff. Consequently, all your personal trials and tribulations will have to be noted by someone else, who at this writing is Gerri Neuman … and she is getting somewhat discouraged from the lack of cooperation … so please help her. All you newsworthy types, do something scandalous and interesting‑more so, I mean ‑‑‑ after all, it’s a liberal press. Believe me! I know whereof I speak. Thanks, your ex‑Ed. (Thank Gawd!)

FERRY RATE INCREASES

The ferry rates for the Whatcom Chief have increased as follows:

Surcharge for pass vehicle $0.75

Pedestrian $0.75

Adult Pedestrian Pass $30.00

Juvenile Ped. Pass (12 through 15 years) $6.00

Motor Vehicle Pass (8,000 lb.) $50.00

Motor Vehicle Commuter $225.00 (No surcharge)

Truck Passes increased approximately 20%

Of particular interest to all ferry users are some significant changes in ferry policy.

1) Vehicle passes will be issued only to vehicles registered with a Whatcom County address. This policy is being adopted because the gas tax monies received by the County are partially dependent on vehicle registration within the County.

2) The Senior Citizen pass reduction has been expanded to include senior citizens with incomes up to $6,000.00.

3) Passes, surcharge tickets, and ticket books will be sold at both the Beach Store and Islander as soon as they are received from the printer. It is estimated that they will be available Wednesday, January 26th. There will be an extra 50¢, charge per item for this service.

4) Old permits will be honored through February 4th, although the 75¢ surcharge and all cash increases will be effective February 1st.

5) Coupon book holders with remaining tickets will receive credit for tickets remaining upon their return when purchasing a new book.

6) Ticket books, passes, etc. will no longer be sold in the County Auditor’s office, but will be sold in the Whatcom County Engineer’s Department (downstairs in the Court building).

– – Ed Henkin, W.C. Engr.

LUMMI ISLAND COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL

The best news of the new year for the Preschool is that the community church has allowed us to continue to use the church basement. Since the pipes have been drained…..the church is closed for January and February ….. we bring in our water. We have been saved that large job of moving for two months, plus the children have the security of school being in one place. Thank you so much! We have 3 new two‑year olds in the Preschool, Aaron Boyes, Alethea Ritchie, and Michele Hayes. Things are really hopping now. Thank you Tim Wean for giving us those super tonka trucks. The girls have to fight for‑them, and all the children are enjoying them. Wendy Belfield visited us one day last month and taught the children some new songs and played her guitar for them. Thank you Wendy for coming. We would welcome more input from the community. Do you have any ideas or interesting things for preschoolers to see and do on or off the island? Your everyday work may be fascinating to a young child. If you have any ideas or items that you think we could use (we need an old table or bench for woodworking, and a twin size mattress), please call Leslie Moore 758‑2105 evenings, or Cathy Luke 758‑2688.

ISLAND CHURCH NEWS

Island Church Services will resume on February 13th. The Reverend Carl Calhoun will leave soon for two or three weeks of sunshine while visiting in California. He will be taking therapy upon his return to Bellingham and is arranging for guest speakers at the Church for several weeks in advance. In the past, we have followed such a schedule and enjoyed the messages from the invited guests. We need your continued support and will be happy to greet you each Sunday morning at 10:30 AM.

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

What better news to begin the year than to have two new boys which brings our total up to 28 …. also, we proudly announce that even both of our kindergarten boys are reading now! Speaking of reading, our storytime book this month is KAZAN by James Oliver Curwood … how many of you remember it?

Many of you have commented positively on the Newsletter you receive via mail from our Ferndale School District. Our new superintendent, Dr. Dennis Peterson, thought this a good way of keeping everyone abreast of development in all of our schools within the district. Any questions or input may be phoned in to our school or the district office.

We thank the whole community for the wonderful Christmas party. Even though the gym was crammed again this year to standing room only, we have never witnessed a quieter or more appreciative audience … and we can’t tell you how happy we were when that tree “flew” up to become a star. It was a difficult bit of stage “magic”, but your response made all of the effort and practice well worth it. Thanks to Leslie Moore and Ann McCandlis for co-chairing the entire affair. Kay and Lloyd Neidhamer gave us our lovely tree this, year; Michael & Marilyn Moore again hauled, set up, and ran the stagelights. They also made the “cookie tree”, but Bill Gregory, Paul Davis and Jackie Gaines worked out the “flying” trick. Dave Nexbit loaned his new truck so that Kurt Harryman, Jim and Debera Hanrahan, Tim Wean, Danny Ringle, and Mac and Lee Greeley could haul and set up risers … and they all stayed to help Donna Harryman and Jean Finney decorate the gym. WWSC loaned lights, cable and risers again this year. Jim Hanrahan saw that everything was returned. Annie Dillard and the kids did the program, Jean Finney ran things in the kitchen, and all in all … when Santa showed up again at just the right time.. everyone had a fine evening.

Mr. Lloyd Davis continues his “Lummi History” with the children, and Dr. Terry Tyler his science units. Paul Davis will be doing woodworking soon. A late thanks to Jeannie Granger for all the pictures and materials on castles, and to the Eldred family for such a careful job of tree pruning. Mary Granger gifted us with a new tennis racket, and Deb Neuman with an instamatic camera. Lehr Miller gave each child and teacher a forsythia plant to take home, plus a large one for the schoolyard with a note that made his gift even better than a “cookie tree’.

!Thank you Lummi Islanders for giving us another year in an outstanding school, and already we’re working hard to make this new one just as good.

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

About a year ago, the Newsletter came out with a list of Islanders stating their services, address and phone numbers. With so many new additions to our community of varied talents, we would like to update this listing. It would be appreciated if anyone interested in having their name, etc. in February’s Newsletter to drop Gerri Neuman a postcard at 2319 Nugent before the 11th. Speaking of talent, I am sure there is some journalistic talent wandering around the “Rock”. Presently, the Newsletter is a large task being handled by one or two people. I n order to ensure its future, more help is really needed, especially in creative writing and old fashion reporting of Island functions and happenings. Anyone interested in helping future editions of the Newsletter or contributing news items/articles, please contact Gerri at 758‑2213.

MARRIAGES ON THE “ROCK”

Congratulations to Dan and Maryann Pomerory, and John and Elaine Granger!

REMINDER: THIS WILL BE LAST NEWSLETTER RECEIVED UNLESS DUES ARE PAID BY MID‑FEBRUARY.

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CONVENIENCE COUPON ‑‑ Lummi Island Community Club Membership 1977

Dues are $2.00 for individuals; $3.00 for family.

Name:____________________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed $________ to cover: Dues $__________ Other $_______

Send to LUMMI SIALND COMMUNITY CLUB

2106 Nugent Road

Lummi Island, WA. 98262

Membership is on basis of the calendar year, January 1 to December 31

WINNERS!

Congratulations to team members Linda Sklar, Norma Pepperworth, Cathy Luke, Karen Reynolds and Island substitute Ann McCandlis who finished in first place in the Bellingham Dusters Petite Women’s Bowling League.

GARAGE SALE

On Saturday, January 29th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Suzy Tyler will be having a garage sale at her home, 1495 South Nugent Road.

CPR CLASS SCHEDULED

The EMT’s (Emergency Medical Technician) of Lummi Island have scheduled another CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) class for Monday, February 21st at 7:30 PM, Beach School. The class will be for the one night, and is free of charge with all EMT’s participating.

FERRY COMMITTEE COMMENT

The definition of a committee: A group of unqualifieds appointed by unwillings, to do the unnecessary. This definition seems applicable to the committee selected to work on the Ferry Rate Schedule. I was a member of the committee and statements reflected herein are my own. Were I asked to do it again, I would.

Though much of the time I felt used and useless, my belief is the outcome of the ferry rates could have been much different without the work of the committee members. The committee was to the best interest of the Islanders. How else can we work as one to get our needs across to the commissioners? Anyone who attended the Public Hearing knows how many different questions, opinions, and solutions were offered about what the rates should or should not be. Had the committee not been formed, the entire hearing and results thereof could have been a shambles. We were able to advise many Islanders (most of whom were at the hearing) of the proposals the commissioners had made.

Few Islanders wanted an increase in rates, but since it was inevitable, we had some say so in not only the rate structure, but the variety of choices available. My personal thanks to those who participated at the Island meetings and understood that we as a committee were representing the good of the Island and were not on the “payroll” of the County Commissioners. – – – Cathy Luke

SURPRISE ARRIVAL

Just heard word that Sue Lind was back on Lummi Island last night from the Orient.

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