****** LUMMI ISLAND COMMUMITY CLUB NEWSLETTER******
November 21, 1978
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COMMUNITY CLUB MEETING . WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29th
POTLUCK DINNER — 6:30 P.M. PROGRAM: LAND USE PLAN
GENERAL MEETING ~- 7:30 P.M. &SPEAKER FROM CABLEVISION
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ALL-ISLAND BAZAAR – GRANGE HALL
SATURDAY, DECE~1BER 9, 8: 00 P ‘TIL ? ALL-ISLAND CHRISTMASS PARTY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 3;30 PM SANTA CLAUS SAILS IN!!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
SUNDAY, DECEMBER I 7, 4: 00 P~1 CHRISTMAS VESPER SERVICE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21,8:30 PM BEACH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PLAY & PARTY
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An informational meeting to discuss the proposed plan for Lummi Island will be held at the Grange Hall on Wednesday, November 29 at 7:30 PM. All Islanders are urged to attend. Copies of the Plan are available at the Post Office.
The Plan is a policy document and is intended to serve both as a basis for the preparation and adoption of land use controls such as zoning and designation of street rights-of-way, and as a guide for reviewing public and private projects proposed for Lummi Island.
The Plan has seven chapters.’ After an introduction and summary, Chapter 3 described population and existing land use. Maps and tables show the type of land ownership, the subdivided land, and growth of housing and population. Basically, the island’s population has been growing at about 2 1/2% per year, slightly faster than the overall county average. New housing has Increased at about 5% per year.
As growth continues, various problems characteristic of urbanizing communities will no doubt arise, but the specifics of each will be affected by Lummi being an island. The plan assumes that pressure for growth will continue, that the island has certain limitations or capacities, and that as growth approaches these limits, careful preparation will reduce both the need for public expenditures and the effects of change on the community. With this in mind, the plan is based on the following overall goal:
“The overall goal of this plan is to allow growth within the limits that will preserve the island’s rural character and community. The essential limit is the capacity of the Island’s own water resources. Rural character is understood to mean both the amenities of the natural environment–the open spaces, views, wooded areas and wild life–and the lack of urban-scale development, utilities, and requirements for government “
Chapter 4 outlines the present capacities of services and utilities, including telephone, electricity, police, fire, school, ferry, roads, parks and recreation, solid waste, disposal, water supply and sewage disposal. It focuses on ground water supply, since island water resources are among the most fragile and sensitive systems existing in nature and the consequence of exceeding capacity can be an unnecessary pursuit of alternative measures of water supply, involving major engineering projects and changes to the community. The chapter discusses available information regarding ground water and potential sources of contamination. The following conclusions and recommendations were made:
Conclusions
1. The preliminary study of the ground water resource of Lummi Island stated that it is a sensitive and complex hydrologic system, yet capable of continuing indefinitely to be the community’s primary source of water for domestic use. This capability depends on wise use of the resource.
2. It can be expected that at least for portions of the island some resource management will become necessary. More detailed hydrologic data would be needed for such management.
3. Residential development on Lummi Island raises a potential for contamination of ground water resources and steps should be taken to reduce such risks, particularly with regard to saltwater intrusion and septic tank drain fields.
Recommendations
1. Start compiling information about the island’s hydrologic system so that long-term data will be available whenever resource management becomes necessary. Such monitoring could also be used to detect possible saltwater intrusion of the monitored wells·.
2. In the absence of detailed hydrologic data, rely on land use controls based on the limited information discussed in this chapter to safeguard the resource from saltwater intrusion or septic tank systems. These controls should be based on a conservative estimate of the quantity of ground water available on a sustained yield basis, and on a cautious approach toward the potential for ground water pollution.
Chapter 5 is the Land Use Element of the plan and states the plan designations and policies that are to serve as the rationale for zoning regulations and for evaluating proposed development. It also includes the Comprehensive Plan Map.
Chapter 6 outlines measures for implementing the plan, including continuing water research, capital improvements, and zoning.
Chapter 7 provides for amendment of the plan.
Once again, copies of the plan are available at the Post Office, and you are urged to read the plan and come to the meeting November 29th at 7:30 PM at the Grange Hall.
– – Lummi Island Steering Committee
In addition to the presentation of the Land Use Plan, Mr. Larry Manthey of Whatcom County Cablevision in Ferndale, will give an outline of his company’s plans for Lummi Island. There will also be a question answer period So If interested in securing cable for television reception on Lummi Island, this will be an important meeting for you to attend – – Bill Moye
TREASURER’S POTPOURI
At last month’s LICC meeting, the $2 door prize went to one of our candidate-type visitors and the $25 door prize was unclaimed by J. Pearson of Vancouver. Next week’s big door prize will be $30. It is a certain fact that either your name or mine will be drawn. Isn’t that a 50-50 chance?
The new outdoor bulletin board is now unlocked on a trial basis. A majority of the Board of Directors of LICC said everybody would keep it neat and obey the rules on a self serve basis. I said it would get messy and abused, and people would leave the windows open and drop the thumb tacks on the ground. Please prove me wrong and them right. It will be a lot more convenient for all of us if we can leave it unlocked.
This is absolutely the last reminder to get your dues or Newsletter subscriptions aid on time. In January, we will start our new mailing list and make a new list for. The door prize. Of course, we send the NEWSLETTER to ALL Islanders whether they payor not, ‘but our annual publishing expenses are about $2.00 per subscription, so we urge all. to pay at least $2 just so we can break even. Use the attached dues/subscription coupon if you like;’ .
After the school playground and Christmas Ship donations, we still have about $1,600 in our treasury. – – Paul Davis, LICC Treasurer
CEMETERY DISTRICT NEWS
The cemetery commissioners have established a regular meeting date on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We will meet at 7:00 PM at the home of our secretary, Kay Boykin. Anyone is welcome to attend.
We have been approached on numerous occasions by persons wishing to do something for the cemetery in memory of a friend or relative. Therefore, we are establishing a new project for which donations can be made and are needed. Beginning this spring, we plan to start. levelling the ground and replanting the grass, as it is very difficult to maintain in its. current state. Due to the scope and nature of the project, it will have to be done manually and in small sections. When finished, it should contribute considerably to the appearance of our cemetery. Donations may be sent to Cemetery District #2, c/o Kay Boykin, Secretary, 2007 Hilltop Road, Lummi Island.
One further note. There are still problems with people leaving old containers in the cemetery or simply dropping them over the fence and creating unsightly piles of garbage. Signs will be going up shortly to remind everyone to take their garbage home. We have no disposal facilities at the church.
– – – Lylene Johnson
LICC CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ALL ISLANDERS
Come one, come all to the all-Island Christmas party sponsored by the Lummi Island Community Club. The party will be held December 9th at the Grange Hall from 8:00 PM ’til ??? Besides some fun party games. we have planned for your enjoyment. Doris Walters will be surprising us with a dancing skit, and there are more surprises in the works! Naturally there will be carols and Santa Claus, and our own Jim Murphy will tickle the ivories for your pleasure.
Will Roehl & Caro I e Hammond will be making that delicious punch again, and everyone attending is being asked to bring their favorite finger foods. Last year’s fare was outstanding!
There will be a gift exchange too, so men bring a man’s gift and ladles bring a .lady’s gift, not to exceed $2.50.
Let’s get into the Christmas spirit and come to the party! If you have any questions or suggestions, call Alice Behrends, Chairman, or other ladies on Island View Lane –Marian Burger, Vivian Behrends, Virginia Smith, or Margaret Walker.
LUMMI. ISLAND BEACH SCHOOL P.T.A. FUN RUN
The Lummi Island Fun Run was a big success in terms of participation, funds raised, and response by those who ran. The day of the Run was a clear, sunny day, which was a rei lef.as the days prior had been very cold with a strong northeast wind blowing. 130 people, .: about 30 of them under 12 years old, showed up to run. About half of the entrants ran-the 3.2 mile course and the other half ran 6.5 miles.
The runners enjoyed the scenic courses and the Lummi Is. hospitality. P.T.A. members served cold or hot spiced apple cider made by the Beach School kids. with cheese, cake, cookies and bread to the runners after they completed the run and received their official Lummi Island Fun Run certificates. Many thanks to all who helped this event to become a success. We are hoping to stage another one in the Spring. – – Jeanne Finney, Patty Johnson, Jim Hanrahan
NEW FERRY DOCK LEASE REQUESTED BY LUMMI INDIANS
(Copy of letter received 11-1-78 by Whatcom County Board of Commissioners from J.G. McKay, Chairman, Lummi Indian Business Council)
“Enclosed you will find a new proposed lease for the ferry slip located on Lummi tribal tide lands on the Lummi Indians Reservation. As you know, the purported lease that was entered into in ,1963, between the County and the Tribe respecting these tidelands was declared invalid in 1972. We have waited six (6) long years to come to some sort of agreement on the lease of those tidelands. Please execute the enclosed lease and return it to our office for execution by the appropriate tribal officials. The lease will then be forwarded to the Bureau of Indian Affairs office in Everett, for their approval “
The above letter was written with a lease attached. These are the additional terms of the lease:
I) $8,000 a year rent through 1983
2) ‘This lease will supersede the old lease and the Lummi Indians will no longer get free passage on the ferry.
3) Whatcom County will take no action in opposition to Lummi tribal development of the waterfront and shore line areas of the Lummi Indian Reservation, including the attempted imposition of the Shorelines Management Act, the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, the Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance, or other such similar laws, plans or ordinances as now in effect or as amended during the term of this lease.
4) Members of the Lummi Indian Tribe shall be given preference in hiring and promotion in any job connected with the operation of the ferry.
5) In addition to the annual rental payment provision of this lease, there is imposed a surcharge of one (1 %) percent on each ticket sold to be added to the annual rental payment and submitted to the Tribe annually with the rental payment.
The Lummi Island Community Club Board at their November 9th meeting directed me to write a letter to the Commissioners, which is herein reprinted for your information:
“As representatives of Lummi Island residents, we believe it is imperative that negotiations be opened immediately with representatives of the Lummi Indian Tribal council regarding: the lease for the mainland ferry dock. There are several hundred persons whose livelihood is dependent upon the ferry service and it is that concern which prompts this contact with you. You are certainly aware of the need for uninterrupted service for the Island, and we would hope an agreement can be reached before January I, 1979.
Our main concern is immediate negotiations be opened. Should there be a problem in reaching an agreement, we would like to be assured that the ferry service will not be interrupted. We would also like to know the positions that will be taken by the Sheriff and the Prosecuting Attorney if it is necessary to take any action. And, thirdly, we would suggest that the county seek an injunction, if need be.
We would appreciate a response from you as soon as possible.
– – Sincerely, LICC Board Members
cc: H. Jackson, W. Magnuson, Lloyd Meeds, AI Swift; B. Goltz, MK Becker; Art Moreau, L. McIntyre, C.J. Johnson, D. McEachran, R. Van Dvken, C. Thompson”
I met with Commissioner Unger and relayed the concerns of the Islanders: namely, that we want to be sure that our service will not be interrupted, and that we will have assurance that the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney will be supportive of those of us on the Lummi Island, Commissioner Unger assured me that we will have service and the offices of the P.A. and Sheriff will cooperate with the Islanders.
Since my meeting with Mr. Unger, Ed Henken, Paul Rushing, Bill Gardiner (P.A. office), and some of the Engineering staff. a meeting was set up with the Lummi Indian Business Council on neutral territory. but the LI BC cancelled it at the last moment and stated they wanted to meet at the Reservation and they did not want to have the press present nor did they want Mr. Rushing from Building and Codes present.
That is where they now sit. The County is drafting a letter to the LIBC and will once again ask to meet on neutral territory. It’s my understanding that the County will also write up their own lease proposal for negotiation.
Basically, that is all to report. I have, however, been approached to set up a meeting of Islanders and representatives of the Lummi Tribal Council and their lawyers so that they can give us their reasons for these lease demands. Should it materialize, I will send, via the LICC, a notice to each Island resident and let you all know the time and place. – Cathy Luke, LICC Board Member
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1979 LUMMI ISLAND COMMUNITY CLUB MEMBERSHIP COUPON
Dues are $3.00 per family. $2.00 for singles.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
street City State Zip
Amount enclosed: $___________, Including Dues $ ___________Donation $ ______________
Mail to: Lummi Island Community Club, P.O. Box 163, Lummi Island, WA.98262
ALL-ISLAND BAZAAR
Remember the All-Island Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Grange Hall. Handcrafts and ceramics will be featured, and cost to set up a table is one nine-inch home made pie. There will also be a bake sale, and the Civic Club quilt will be, raffled at 2:00 PM with chances at 25¢ each or 5 for $1.00. All proceeds from the Craft Club table will be donated to the Lummi Island Church. Flo Konecke will be there cutting silhouettes.
COPY MACHINE AVAILABLE FOR ISLAND USE
Recently, I purchased a 3M photo copy machine. As a service to the community, I will make copies prior to 10:00 AM in the morning and after 1:00 PM in the afternoon during Post Office hours. This machine handles standard paper, legal size paper and laminates. It will also photocopy the page of a book, a map, etc. I will make photocopies for 12 ¢ each regular, and 19 ¢ each legal. This is about 20% over the cost of the paper, allowing for paper spoilage and machine repair, etc. It is not my intention to make any profit with the machine. If you have any questions, give me a call at the Post Office at 758-2320.
– – Gerry Anderson
YESTERYEAR—-LINES FROM LEHR MI LLER (FORMER NEWSLETTER EDITOR)
Nov. – Dec., 1968 — The island planning group has divided itself into various segments,. consequently, it was evident that little progress could, or would, be made ,toward a master plan. Each of the groups will have an opportunity to present their case to the county authorities at an open meeting of the Club. (Check that date again! (Are we on a ten-year merry-go-round?)—-Jeannie Granger has opened her gift shop and has dubbed the goodie emporium “Genies”…….In spite of the reduced area caused by the construction of the Laundromat at Gra Macs Warehouse, it was decided to concentrate on an all-out effort again this year to produce another Island New Year’s Eve Party……..Maurine Melcher’s Yo-Yo life has taken her back and forth between Reno, Berkely and Portland upon many occasions recently. (She still does it, except these days it is Reno and Houston)…….The hammer wielding artisans (that’s his word) of the Fire Dept. under the guidance of Si Eldred have completed the garage addition to the Fire Hall. Seems as how they ought to name the place … “Si ‘s Super Stable Structure for the Suffering Sulky” Compiled by P. Davis
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Suddenly! The winds came … screaming and sighing cold from the Canadian Rockies. Relentless in a two day pounding of the Island. Spraying salt, smashing windows, splintering trees, and alas! The Eagle’s Nest of Pt. Migley is dashed and scattered upon the ground. A landmark of the Island gone … so suddenly! That the Eagles and the Island can only brace and look towards the Northeast …. As winter greets the fall with its stiff and sound embrace.
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BEACHRIDER’S 4-H CLUB
Thursday, November 2, members of the Beachriders 4-H Club met at Christine Finney’s home. We discussed our Thanksgiving project, which is a turkey raffle. We decided to donate the proceeds to Brad Drafs’ medical fund. Tickets are being sold by all 4-H members. We also discussed plans for the Christmas Bazaar. Les Shanahan is our new leader, Lynn Brandsrud is the Pres., Julie Hanson is V.P., Cathy Hudson is Treas., Shawn Shanahan is Sec., and Christine Finney is Reporter. – – C. Finney
ISLAND THANK-YOUS
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kindness and the many cards sent to me and my family in our time of sorrow. It is so nice to have so many wonderful friends. Thank you, and God Bless All of You. – – Clara Peterson
The family of Lyle Granger wishes to thank all who so generously helped both before and after the memorial services at the Church; all who sent food to the Earl Granger home where the family gathered before and after the services; and also to all who have donated to various charities in Lyle’s memory.
Mrs. Lyle Granger (Jeanne)
Larry & Janet Granger
Gayle Bennett
Dear People of Lummi Island … where does one even beg into thank all the wonderful people that have helped us in our time of need. We have so much gratitude and admiration for the EMT’s and Fire Dept. for their rapid response to the aid call and knowledge of what to do with Brad. They did the right things at the right time. There are so many others to thank for food , moral support, cards and gifts, and many generous monetary gifts to Brad. He has put all monies into a savings account.
As for Brad’s condition, he is home and doing well. His burns were quite serious, but his health is so good that his body has almost healed itself … much to even his doctors surprise. The final prognosis-is still unknown as far as plastic surgery. but with daily physical therapy, and proper home care, everything looks good.
You are all wonderful, but you all came through even more when stronger needs had to be met.
– -Love, The Kurt Harryman Family
YEAR OF THE “DOG”
Yes, sports fans, the “Dog” is back. The Basketball Dog. Now, after the Lummi Baseball Dogs have played their hearts, it is once again time for the Basketball Dog to arise. Senior A League this year … games on Monday night, and. the competition is fierce. Big, strong, fast, Fierce!·
Tonight witnessed the second league game of the season. And just as the “Rock” is being battered by stiff Northeast cold, the Dogs too are being beaten …. in a different way though. Winless in their first two contests, the Dogs are just cruising along, sniffing out the league. Feeling how it feels, just as all Dogs do. And what is so, so nice is that already some loyal Dogs fans have come snoopin around. To enjoy. And to wonder. Why do Dogs do what they do?
IT HAPENED IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
1873— Nov. 8th the B’ hm. Bay Mail announced a lecture at the school house in Sehome by Capt. Tuttle, who would talk on The Open Polar Sea. This must have been Lummi Island’s Christian Tuttle (grandfather of Floyd & Marion) who first came around Cape Horn in 1845 on a whaler and whaled in Alaskan waters. He was on Lummi Island in 1872 doing some burning and sowing of grass on the 160 acres on which he received a Land Patent from the U.S. in 1889.
1887 Nov. 16th F.F. Lane, John H. Reel and others petitioned for a separate school district. This was granted and in February, 1888, Albion F. Bowden, F.F. Lane and Donald McMurchy were appointed the first directors of new School District 32 with W.S. Rembaugh clerk. Lummi Island ran its own school system under District 32 until the general consolidation of districts in 1941 when it became part of new Ferndale District #502.
1894 — A total of 25 votes was cast on Lummi Island in the November 6 election.
1906 In Nov. a Literary society was organized on the Island with Miss Vesta Nichols as Pres. and Mrs. John Chamberlain V.P. It met Friday evenings of alternate weeks. Debates, recitations, reading and songs were on the program.
A L.I. reporter wrote in Nov. “The school house is crowded every Sunday evening to listen to the Sunday evening talks by our pastor Rev. Mr. Hudson. He is ingratiating himself into the goodwill and affection of young and old church members and nonmembers.
In Dec., Mr. Dixon of Ballard, department grand commander of the State of Washington of the Order of the Macabees had organized a lodge on the island.
1907 In Nov., Mah Ah John, one of the Chinese crew at Carlisle Cannery (Village Point), was sentenced to one year in the county jail for “slicing up his foreman with a huge fish knife.” Islanders Frank Wright, Wm. Frisby, Joe White and Al Granger were among the witnesses appearing at the trial . Mah Ah John admitted the charge and claimed the foreman had insulted him. The foreman recovered from his injuries after several days in bed.
1908 Frank Seelye and Alfa Corcoran were married in Nov. at the Lyman Seelye home.
In Dec., a L.I. reporter wrote of the Christmas party and program at the north end schoolhouse: “Masters Wesley and Ted Oakes recited, Nyleptha and Warren Granger sang together, and Miss Maurine Taft (Melcher) recited in a manner beyond her years A brilliant future is predicted for Miss Maurine if she makes a specialty of elocution in the years to come.” – – Peggy Alston
LUMMI ISLAND POST OFFICE
We wish to thank all of you that have put your names and addresses on your mail boxes. Also. thanks for fixing your boxes up and correcting the height. The good news today is that Caroline Boyer. our new rural carrier since August 27th. has been doing a very good job and is really getting the hang of the “rock”. Caroline is even delivering most of the incorrectly addressed mail to the right place. The bad news is that Caroline is scheduled to be replaced by a carrier out of the Seattle area in a couple of months. So once again, I make the plea. please get your addresses squared away. Sorry to keep harping on this subject.
Mailing deadlines for far away places and military mail are posted on the bulletin board at the P.O. There is no definite dead line for Christmas mailings for the “lower 48” this year, but please remember to mail early so your cards & packages will arrive on time.
A Happy Holiday Season to all of you from Joann, Caroline and myself. – -Jerry Anderson
GRANGE NEWS
John Miller was re-elected Master of the Lummi Island Grange,-for another term.: Newly elected officers will assume office January 3rd.
The Island Grange presented one of the programs at the county visitation at Goshen Grange November 15th.
The local Grange ladies will serve lunch of chili. pie, and coffee at the annual Craft Bazaar, December 2nd.
The next regular meeting will be December 6th at the Hall. The December 20th meeting will include the annual Christmas program. – – Edith Granger, Secretary
LOST
On Friday , November l0th, “Keno”, my border collie/German shepherd, disappeared. He is black with a white spot on his chest and just a little over a year old. Keno was known to play in the fields around my home at 2850 N. Nugent and visit the workers at the condos. If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts, it would be greatly appreciated If you could let me know. My home phone is 758-2213 and work is 733~0120. — Gerri Neuman
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Since the last Newsletter. four more friends and neighbors have passed from our view
on Lummi Island.
Lyle Granger, the youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Granger. Senior brother of Mac, Frank, Earl Granger and Irene McFarland,. he was born in Bellingham , but came home to Lummi Island when two weeks old. He attended Beach School, but left the Island as a young man. He eventually settled in Chehalis with his wife and two youngsters, and became the owner of Central Redi-Mix where he was killed in an industrial accident. Lyle had a ready smile ,and joke for every person he met from the youngest child to the eldest senior citizen, and I’m sure never met a human being he considered a stranger. Memorial services were conducted by the Reverent Carl Calhoun in the Island Church on October 24th.
Mrs. Irene Thomas moved to Lummi island after she purchased the former Loganita Lodge, now the Gossage home. Because of failing health, Mrs. Thomas spent the last few years in various convalescent homes and with her daughter in California, but continually worked on plans for the home she planned to build on the Island. and looked forward to the time she could return here to live. Memorial services were held in the Island Church on Saturday, November 4th.
Tuesday, November 28, Memorial services will be held for William Peel at Moles Mortuary in Ferndale. Bill and Lorraine moved to Lummi Island from Bellingham, but Bill was by no means a stranger to Islanders as he delivered fuel for many years for Standard Oil Company to the Island before he made 1t his home. He was a Charter member of the Community Club and during its formation years was a tireless worker for all of its activates and profits. Bill has spent many terms as a member of the Church Board and through the years as been called upon to do everything from winterizing the building to changing light bulbs. Bill Peel has been a good friend and we will miss him. – – Lois Peterson
Lummi Island friends and former neighbors of Nyleptha Granger Ford were saddened to learn of her passing away October 24th in Everett where she has lived since 1968.
A pioneer resident of Lummi Island (born in 1902), long time teacher in the Beach and Ferndale Elementary schools, she was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the W.C. Retired Teachers Assoc.; also a former Charter member of Lummi Is. Grange. Both she and her husband were part of the popular Chan Granger family- -owned the resort, Loganita Lodge in its heyday. Later when Mr. Ford became Postmaster, Nyleptha served a number of years as the Post Office clerk. Always interested in the Island’s progress, they gave tirelessly of their time and talent to all community projects while they lived here. She Is survived by her husband. Loraine A. Ford (affectionately known as Tubby), a daughter Doris (Mrs. Ben Newland), son Gordon, and five grandchildren – – Maurine Melcher
CIVIC CLUB NEWS
Thirty-three members of Civic Club enjoyed dessert prepared by Alma Luke & Leone Hawley when the November meeting was called to order at the home of Libba Johnson with Lorraine Peel also co-hostess. The group voted to offer home-baked goodies at the December 2nd All-Island Bazaar, and to also raffle the handmade comforter at 2 o’clock on that day.
The Christmas meeting will be held at the Church on December 14th. All members will bring cookies to be packed and delivered to neighbors who are lonely, shut In or just need a bit of holiday cheer. A 25¢ per person donation is always collected for the Orthopedic section of St. Joseph Hospital at the December meeting. If you need a ride; call me at 758-2405. – – Lois Peterson
ISLAND CHURCH NEWS
December 17th, 4:00 PM is the time to be at the Church to hear the Christmas Vesper Service. About fifteen people have turned out for the chorus and are preparing to sing for the event. Wassail and cookies will be served following the program. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
At the Bazaar on Dec. 2, you will have an opportunity to see and purchase the first “Lummi Island Coloring Book”. Produced to raise money to support the church, it contains the work of Lummi Island artists Marian Burger, Ray & Flo Konecke, Harris Purvis, Les Shanahan, Kathy Hudson and Libba Johnson. One drawing has been promised also from a student at the Lummi School of Aquaculture. Only 500 copies will be printed so don’t wait! Besides being sold at the Bazaar, they will be available at the Islander and from church members.
Advent, the preparation time for Christmas, starts December 3. We will be holding a Communion Service that day at the regular church time (10:30 AM). All of you wishing to take part are invited to come. – – Beth Hudson
I play flute and clarinet — classical, jazz, Christmas carols or rock. Is there anyone who would like to get together in the evening to play? I f so, please call Hilary Lorenz at 758-2150.
SANTA CLAUS TO ARRIVE VIA CHRISTMA SH I P
Just confirmed the date for Santa’s arrival via the Christmas Ship amid clowns and buccaneers to be Sunday, December 10th around 3:30 PM. He will arrive at the old ferry dock and be escorted by our Fire Dept. in their big red chariot to the Beach School where he will hand out toys and candy to all the good Island children. The party will include adult socializing (understand our Island is one of the more favorite stops for the Christmas Ship and her crew) so please bring cookies and other goodies. Coffee and apple cider will be provided. The Christmas Ship is sponsored by the Bellingham Jaycees with help from your LICC through their monetary donation. – – Gerri Neuman, L1CC V.P.
ANOTHER BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC SCHEDULED
Since so many people participated in the November 14th Blood Pressure Clinic, the next free Blood Pressure Clinic will be Tuesday, December 12th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 P.M. at the No. I Fire Hall on Legoe Bay Road. – – Kate Storms, R.N.
BEACH SCHOOL NEWS
**BEACH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PLAY AND PARTY. THURSDAY, DEC. 21st, 8:30 PM. ALL WELCOME!
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPEN I NG? …. The HALLOWEEN PARTY was a great success once more and we owe thanks to every parent and child who helped and especially to ANN & MARV HINZ, JIM HANRAHAN. & BILL GERGORY who were all Chairpeople. DAVE & MOLLY HARMONEY loaned their cider press for apple squeezing again this year (thank GOD for one that’s electric … the kids prefer the old, but the adults don’t … check out Jim’s biceps!) … and ARDITH BAUMGART finally fessed up that the hand crank really belongs to ART GRANGER … so thank you, ART, wherever you are up in Alaska! SI & JUDY ELDRED made the affair streamlined this year by loaning their sink, tubs, etc. and THERESA ELKES, JUDY, TERRY TUCKER, LISA BOISE, & ANN DOYLE all pitched in to help the kids process enough of DAVE & JEAN GREELEY’S apples to make Halloween & the Christmas hot spiced cider a sure thing. Little DANIEL DOYLE got stung on the lip by a bee so his first day at BEACH SCHOOL was a bust! What to do with all that cider to keep it from turning? RICH & LYLENE JOHNSON made the ISLANDER’S coolers available so we’d all stay sober plus furnishing the kids a free chocolate milk treat when NELLENA & HARRIS PURVIS (better known as GRANDMA & GRANDPA) brought over BAT & OWL cookies. JUDY ELDRED returned to teach each child how to make reallio trulio caramel apples on the 3Ist … isn’t FALL at BEACH SCHOOL great!?
WHAT’S THAT? WANDA & GLENN SCHULER watched a huge bee hive grow outside their kitchen window all summer so they could exterminate it and carefully cut it down this fall and bring it to BEACH SCHOOL children. WANDA gave a fine talk on it and all interested architects and/or construct ion people are welcome to come and observe a “Master Builders” creation. PHOEBE TOWNLEY taped the multiplication tables for her departing grandchildren and kindly gifted us with money for new blank tapes. JUDY & JOHN STEWART returned from Mexico with lots of rhythm band instruments for the kids and JUDY even found some sprouting cotton bolls in her mother’s attic. What would she do without the paper that GERRI NEUMAN constantly supplies us with? …. also, the Cousteau Society CALYPSO LOG magazine. HANSIE ANDERSON doesn’t know it … but she’s in for a “PROJECT” by giving us those wallpaper sample books! JOHN GRANGER …. bless YOU for those two sacks of cement for the playground!
OTHER EVENTS! The FUN RUN, headed by JEANNE FIHNEY & PATTY JOHNSON was one of the best events we’ve ever had! We had around 139 runners going 3.2 and 6.5 mi les … they came from everywhere! They couldn’t believe our beautiful island, colorful relaxed school. and welcome hospitality! LET’S DO IT AGAIN!!! BRAD DRAFS is the new owner of a swel1 tape recorder thanks to all the kids who chipped in to buy it … we’re sure it will help his recovery lots.
THINGS WE COULDA DONE WITHOUT! The bus running out of gas down in front of FINNEY’S on the 27th! Of course …. FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT got ADA KNOWLES a brand new RELIABLE gas pump the very next day! The septic tank problems that postponed our OPEN HOUSE until Spring! Of course~ .. FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT made sure we had a new complete septic system within days … but without RAY MCFARLAND and JOHN GRANGER responding immediately and willing to work right through a weekend AND an awful NORTHEASTER (with EARL GRANGER in the ‘thick’ of it?) … we’d never have had school the following Monday! Now well I even be able to finish PARENT-TEACHER conferences before THANKSGIVING ….. and we ALL GIVE THANKS FOR THAT!
****Who owns the red car from the mountain with the California plates that goes over 50 miles per hour for the 10 ferry daily and doesn’t realize there are KINDERGARTERNERS alongside the road waiting for the school bus?
OPINIONS OF INVIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS NEWSLETTER DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR MEMBERS OF THE LUMMI ISLAND COMMUNITY CLUB. – – GERRI NEUMAN .• EDITOR
COYETE/WILD DOG PACK LIVING ON LUMMI ISLAND
As some of you may be aware, there has been a pack, of coyote crossed with wild dog roaming the Island for over a year. Originally, they. played havoc on. the mountain and with Mrs. Baker’s sheep, then progressed down to the lowlands and are now believed to be living somewhere in the woods behind the Melcher place. In an attempt to compile a report and make some type of determination on what can be done, and what damage they have caused, it would be greatly appreciated if you could supply any and all information you may have to Gerri Neuman via writing at 2850 N. Nugent Road, Lummi Island. Thank You.
STUDENTS WOULD BE AFFECTED BY CLOSURE OF MAINLAND FERRY DOCK SLIP
These 33 students commute daily from the Island to schools In Ferndale. Their education would be seriously interrupted if the ferry dock were closed:
Wesley Eldred,. Lisa Nesbit, Tammy Leland, Les Woods, Doug Granger, Alan Loftus, Tim
Drafs, Jennifer Lockwood, Kathy Hudson, Rebecca Nesbit, Mike Banick, Karl Johnson, Eddy
Granger, Ross Woods, Peter Anderson, Janine Poole, Cheri Smith , Joanna Nesbit, Lynn Brandsrud, Jill It Lockwood, Troy Cough I in, Jennifer McCandless, Gary Poole, Mike Anderson, Stefanie Johnson, Kim Smith, David Cole, Julie Hanson, Starr Greeley, Debbie McCandless, Jim Baumgart, Todd Granger, Gloria Michael.
In addition to the students education being interrupted, emergency ambulance service would be jeopardized.
MISSING NEWSLETTERS????
We have extra copies of most back Newsletters the past year or so. On occasion, We may inadvertently run a bad copy or a blank page may slip through our mailing routine If you get a bad copy of miss an issue, please let us know. Paul Davis
MIKE ANDERSON GOING TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
As a result of entering the Ferndale Kiwanas Scholastic Contest, Mike Anderson was selected as on of six Ferndale High School representatives to go to Washington, DC this winter. Each entrant chose 5 topics on which they did extensive research and presented a report as thick as a book. Mike’s main top was Home Rule. He will be leaving on February 3rd for the week-long class. –…,Congratulations, Mike, on earning such high honor.
“IF ONCE YOU HAVE SLEPT ON AN ISLAND”
If once you have slept on an Island, you’ll never quite be the same; You may look
as you looked the day before and go by the same 0ld name.
You may bustle about in street and shop; You may sit at home and sew, but you’ll
see blue water and wheeling gulls wherever your feet may go.
You may chat with the neighbors of this and that, and close to your fire keep, but
You’ll hear ship whistle and lighthouse bell and tides beat through your sleep.
Oh, you won’t know why, any you can’t say how such change upon you came, but–once
you have slept on an island, you’ll never be quite the same! – – Rachael Field .
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I am looking for work on or near Lummi Island. Am skilled in interior home construction, drywall taping, countertop, painting, carpet laying, and some carpentry. I do barn work, dig ditches, cut wood and mow lawns. If you have something new, I’ll give it a try. Please call Hilary Lorenz at 758-2150.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Fire Commissioners met Monday evening, November 13th. The complete specifications for the new fire truck are being written up so that bids can be submitted at the December meeting. The bonds for the hew vehicle will probably be sold in January of 1979 and will most likely be issued in amounts of $10,000—- the current interest rate being 7%. The County Treasurer would prefer to give Lummi Islanders first chance to purchase them so if interested, contact Landy Bowen at the Treasurer’s Office or Fire Dept. Sec. Jackie Gaines.
The Commissioners are very grateful for a recent gift in memory of Lyle Granger .as well as donations to the Fire Department.
. At the time of the meeting, Chief Bill Hawley reported there had been no fire calls; aid calls were on Oct! 24th, 25th; arid 27th, all 3 patients transported to.st. Luke’s. As the Newsletter goes to press, a fire call was reported at N. Nugent Road on Sat. Nov. 18th, as well as an aid call Sunday, the 19th.
Please check your fireplace chimney if it was not cleaned out this summer. As winter closes in and green alder is burned, chimney fires are a danger. If any Senior Citizens need help with their chimneys, call Chief Hawley for assistance (758-2319) Jackie Gaines , Sec.
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