Our Lummi Island Community

Tome 2011/02

The Tome Of Lummi Island
Volume XLVI No. 2
February 2011

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Community Association Meeting – Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Potluck Dinner – – – 6:30 PM

Program and Business Meeting – – – 7:15 PM

Program: An Eagle’s Eye View of Lummi Island with Carl Hanson

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C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S________

LI Volunteer Firefighter Training ………………………………………………… 1, 2 & 3 Thursdays 7:00 PM

Elderberries – Fun & Games for Seniors– Church ………………………….. Every Wednesday 10 AM to 3 PM

Island Church & Sunday School – 758-2060……………………………….. Every Sunday 10:30 AM

Island Chapel – Grange Hall ………………………………………………………. Every Sunday 9:30 AM

Geology Tour of the Otto Preserve with Kent Nielsen ………………. Feb 19 Saturday 10:00 AM

Recycle Pickup – Your House ……………………………………………………… Feb 21 Monday morning

Ferry Task Force Meeting – Grange Hall ……………………………… Feb 21 Monday 6:00 PM

PLIC Community Meeting – Grange Hall …………………………….. Feb 22 Tuesday 6:30 PM

Boys & Girls Club Board Meeting – at the Club …………………………….. Feb 22 Tuesday 6:30 PM

Whatcom Chief Out of Service ……………………………………… Feb 23 Wed 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM

LICA POTLUCK DINNER MEETING —Grange Hall ..………….… Feb 23 Wednesday 6:30 / 7:15 PM

Wrangel Island Snow Geese Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room Feb 23 Wednesday 7:00 PM

Ferry Fueling Day (Alternate Thursdays at Gooseberry Point) …………. Feb 24 Thursday 12:30 to 1:20 PM

Family Movie Night – Beach School Gym ……………………………. Feb 25 Friday 6:30 PM

2nd Annual FOIL Gourmet Coffee Demo & Tasting – Island Library … Feb 27 Sunday 12:30-2:00 PM

Ferry Task Force Meeting – Grange Hall ……………………………… Feb 28 Monday 6:00 PM

Grange Meeting ………………Social at 6:30 PM……………….……. Mar 2 Wednesday 7:00 PM

Lummi Island Players Society – Library …………………….………… Mar 6 Sunday 2:30 PM

Lummi Island Conservancy Board – Library ………………………………….. Mar 6 Sunday 7:30 PM

Recycle Pickup — Your house ………………….…………….………. Mar 7 Monday morning

Gardeners Network meets at the Fire Hall …………………………….. Mar 7 Monday 6:30 PM

Cemetery Board – Library …………………………………….….…… Mar 7 Monday 7:00 PM

Fire Commissioners Meeting — Fire Hall—Open to Public ……..…… Mar 8 Tuesday 7:00 PM

Beach School PTO — Beach School ……………………….…….…… Mar 9 Wednesday 6:45 PM

LICA Board of Directors — Library ………………………………….. Mar 9 Wednesday 7:30 PM

Civic Club – Church Fellowship Room ………………………………………… Mar 10 Thursday 10:00 AM

Ferry Fueling Day (Alternate Thursdays at Gooseberry Point) …………. Mar 10 Thursday 12:30 to 1:20 PM

The Tome Deadline ………………………………………………………………. Mar 11 Friday 11:00 PM

Heritage Trust Banquet – by reservation – Grange Hall ……………… Mar 12 Saturday TBA

Friends of Island Library ………………………………………….…… Mar 14 Monday 7:30 PM

PLIC Community Meeting – Grange Hall …………………………….. Mar 16 Wednesday 6:30 PM

Kids Night Out – Drop off Kids at Beach School have a Date Night! . Mar 18 Friday

FOIL Foto Forum Walkabout: 1st Day of Spring “Sunrise & Sunset” Mar 20 Sunday 7:00 AM

Spaghetti Dinner – Grange Fund raiser ……………………………….. Mar 26 Saturday

Beach School Science Fair …………………………………………….. Mar 31 Thursday 6:30 PM

Roadside Cleanup – Grange Hall ………………………………………. Apr 2 Saturday 9:45 AM

Post Office Hours Mon-Fri 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM; Sat 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Boxes 24 hours) 758-2320

Library hours Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 to 8:30 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 758-7145

Grange Hall Rent contact: Leslie Dempsey – Cell 206-818-9500

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AN EAGLE’S EYE VIEW OF LUMMI ISLAND – – ed

Did you ever watch an eagle soar high above the Island and wonder what it looks like from his perspective? Our program at next Wednesday’s (February 23) Potluck Dinner Meeting at the Grange Hall will give you that chance. LICA Secretary Carl Hanson returns with his slide show of pictures of our Island he took from his small airplane that he built himself. Potluck Dinner starts exactly at 6:30 PM and Carl’s show starts at 7:15 exactly.

We have some important business to conduct after the Carl’s program. We will conclude nominations for the 2011 LICA Officers and Board Members and vote by secret ballot. We must take a final vote on the LICA Grant package that was presented by the LICA Board last month. And then we will conduct such other business as may properly come before the Chair. All Lummi Island Residents are automatically members of the Community Association and so are eligible to vote.

The door prize will be $120 for a Tome subscriber if s/he is in the Hall at the time of the drawing. Last month Fred Armbruster had important business in Abilene, so he couldn’t come to claim his $115.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

ISLAND RAINFALL

JANUARY

Last year

 
 

Westshore Farm Hayfield

7.09”

4.36”

(Sheila & Al Marshall)

 

North Tuttle Lane

7.43”

4.68”

(Nancy Simmerman)

 

South Tuttle Lane

8.50”

4.70”

(Wynne Lee)

 

South Nugent

7.48”

4.59”

(Jerry Brown)

 

Scenic Estates

8.00”

4.75”

(Darlene Stoffer)

WEBSITE DESIGN AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, Nancy Swanson, Ph.D. 758-4277

CUSTOM DELIVERIES Need something picked up in town? Call before noon – will deliver by 6 PM. Monday through Friday. Flat rate $15.00 per stop. Call 305-2081. Janet Hadfield

PLANS FOR BUILDING PERMITS/CONSTRUCTION CONSULTATION — unCommon Sense Design Luther Allen 360-739-7846

SHARPENING: Chain Saws – Circular Saws – Drills – Knives – Chisels & Flat Planes – 758-2343

WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE Worn once by mistake. Call Stephanie. 758-9975

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, Bridal Bouquets etc. brujabotanicals.com 758-4277

ERIK’S LANDSCAPING Professional pruning, installation, renovation and maintenance. 758-7105

ALUMINUM CAN-RECYCLING by the Grange. Bins located in Grange parking lot. Thank you.

$10 MONEY TEN MONEY $10 – – ed

Last month’s winner of the $10 Certificate hidden in one copy of The Tome was Loyal Tome subscriber Darlene Wymond.

Each month we hide a Certificate redeemable for $10 cash in one copy of the Tome. Only Tome subscribers on Lummi Island are eligible for this cash bonanza.

HERE’S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT LIVING ON A SMALL ISLAND – – ed

Some folks will send me a big check for Tome subscription with no explanation. They just know and trust that I will know that the check also includes money for their son’s subscription in Chattanooga, Abilene or even England! What do you like about living on a small Island?

MOVIE NIGHT AT BEACH SCHOOL by Darrien Camarillo & Beach School Sixth Graders

The Beach School sixth graders are putting together a family movie night on February 25. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Suggested donation – $2 each. Refreshments will be sold. Kids can bring sleeping bags and pillows.

Civic Club Garden Expo 2011 by Pat Moye

The Civic Club’s world famous Garden Expo will take place Saturday April 30 at the Grange Hall 9:30 AM to 1 PM. The Expo will include Retail booths, Information booths, Presentations from Master Gardeners and a whole bunch of wonderful plants!

Please keep the Plant sale in mind as you start to work in your gardens. All the plants we sell at the sale come from Lummi Island gardens, so please start potting up your extra plants. If you need pots or help digging up your plants call Louise Kolstad at 739‑9663. Please put identification sticks in your plants if at all possible.

We are looking for people who would like to sell items and services that tie into the garden theme such as bird houses, stepping stones, garden gates, pots etc. Plants can not be sold at the retail booths. Services could include landscape design or yard maintenance. Retail tables (6ft) cost $10 and can be reserved by Pat Moye at 510-7392.

If you have helpful information to impart to Islanders regarding gardening and are interested in an information booth (no cost) contact Cheryl Kinsley at 758‑4029.

If you would like to volunteer to help or have general questions, call Pat Moye 510-7392.

Do not argue with an idiot; he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

TAX RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES Department of Revenue Announces Temporary Amnesty Program to Provide Relief for Businesses

SUBSCRIBERS OF THE TOME – – ed

Below is a listing, according to my records, of all 2011 Tome subscribers who have given me Lummi Island as their mailing address by Feb 11. If you see an error or omission, please let me know at (758-2414) or thetome@lummiislandcable.com.

We are still waiting to hear from folks who have had higher priorities. If you feel that this is the right time, just send a check to LICA, PO Box 163 or use the Tome Drop Box across Nugent from the school. We appreciate it.

We hope every Lummi Islander will help support The Tome and your Community Association. LICA’s out-of-pocket expense is more than $7/year for each Island address. Overall, it costs over $490 to publish and mail each monthly issue, and our only expenses are supplies, printing and postage. Our only revenue is from subscriptions, donations and advertising fees.

Only one name per household is listed here, so if your names are different, you may be listed under either name. First names are abbreviated as necessary to conserve space.

Please note – this list is only for folks who have given their Lummi Island address for Tome delivery.

 

ALLISON, JOEL

ANDERSON, JERRY

ANTHOLT, CHUCK

ARMBRUSTER, B.

ARMFIELD, VIC.

ARNTSEN, JOHN

ASPELUND, SUE

AULD, BOB

AUSTIN, DAN

BACHUS, CHERYL

BAJEMA, JOHN

BAKER, CHARLES

BAKER, DALE

BAKER, DONNA

BAKER, JON

BALDWIN, JACK

BARKER, DAVID

BARRY, BOYD

BARSTOW, MARY

BAZLEN, BILL

BEACH STORE CAFÉ

BEAN, KARIN A.

BEARD, CHUCK

BENSON, STELLA

BERG, KEVIN

BERNARD, WOODY

BETHUNE, JACK

BLAKE, RHAYMA

BLANCHARD, SCOTT

BOCOCK, GLEN

BOHL, NORMA

BONAPARTE, JAN

BOWMAN, JACK

BOWMAN, PAUL

BOWMAN, PETE

BOWMAN, SAM

BRANDOW, BOB

BRISKEY, GRACE

BROOKS, SUE

BROWN, DOOLIE

BROWNLEE, BOB

BUDA, JACK

BUECHNER, NEVA

BUFORD, MARK

BURGETT, VICTOR

BURROUS, REBECCA

BUSCH, BOB

BUSH, JUDY

CÆSAR, JULIUS

CAMERON, PETE

CAMPBELL, JEFF

CARLSON, ANN-MARIE

CARLSON, JEANNE

CHAUDIERE, W.

CHESSMAR, G.

CHURCH, CONGREGA

CLANCY, SEAN

CLARK, STU

COE, DOUG

COLLIVER, RAY

CRITCHLOW, LISA

CROSS, MARK

CUCINOTTA, BOB

CULBERTSON, M.

CURTIS, KLAYTON

DAHLSTROM, ERIK

DALE, KELLIE

DALEY, BILL

DAMMANN, LAURA

DARNALL, BEVERLY

DAVIS, PAUL

DEASON, JOLI

DEMPSEY, PAUL

DERRY, VICKI

DIXON, RICHARD

DRAKE, CONSTANCE

DUKES, LORRAINE

DUNN, PAT

ENNEN, JOHN

ERNST, DAVE

FODOR, BOB

FRANZMANN, AXEL

FREDERICK, JIM

GAINES, JACKIE

GALE, NANCY

GIBERT, ANNE

GIFFIN, BRIAN

GLEESON, MADGE

GOLDEN, JANICE

GOWENS, CISCO

GRANGER, JOHN

GROOM, JACK

GROSS, ALICE

GRYMALOSKI, J.

HADFIELD, JANET

HAHN, CONNIE

HAKEMAN, SUSAN

HALL, DAVID

HANSON, CARL

HANSON, DOROTHY

HARBOE, RIA

HARMONEY, DAVID

HARPER, DIANE

HATHAWAY, RANDY

HAWKINS, SADIE

HAYES, PAT

HETTERLY, ALAN

HIGGINS, DAVID

HILSINGER, CHARLES

HODGES, PETER

HOEKEMA, BRENT

HOEKSTRA, GLENN

HOHL, ART

HOLLENBECK, HOLLY

HOLMERUD, HAL

HON, TERYL

HUNTER, MARK

HUTCHINGS, JON

HUTCHINGS, BOBBIE

IMMER, CHRIS

JACKSON, LISA

JAMAL, KARIM

JAMISON, ADAM

JANISZEWSKI, M.

JARVIE, NAOMI

JENKINS, RICH.

JEWELL, BUD

JOHNSON, BETSY

JOHNSON, CHANDLER

JOHNSON, DOUG

JONES, BOB

JONES, KATHRYN I.

JONES, KATHY

JONES, KEVIN

KAHN, ROBERT

KASHIWABARA, J.

KEIPER, JOAN

KELLY, JOHN

KERSHNER, DANA

KERSHNER, JEAN

KIERA, EILEEN

KILGORE, SUSAN

KIMBALL, TOM

KINNEY, FRED

KINSLEY, DALE

KMIECIK, CAROLYN

KOLSTAD, MEL

KRILANOVICH, D.

KUIKEN, BEN

LADEN, NINA

LAPOF, BUFFY

LARSEN, RALPH

LARSON, PEG

LaRUE, ROBYN

LEE, WYNNE

LEUSNER, JOHN

LILYROTH, DOUG

LOWDON, TAMMY

LUCY, TIM

LUDTKE, GAILEN

LUKE, STEVE

LUNDBERG, JIM

LUNDEN, BOB

LUTZ, TOM

LUTZ-SMITH, JANET

MacGILCHRIST, BOB

MacKINNON, BERT

MADSEN BOYDSTUN, A.

MAGNUSON, TOM

MANN, JOHN

MARSHALL, AL

MARSHALL, MARK

MARTIN, WADE

MATHEWSON, D.

McCANDLESS, SANDY

McCASLIN, SUE

McCRORY, COLLEEN

McGARRY, JOHN

McKINSTRY, GREG

McMINN, STEPHEN

McRORIE, JERRY

MILLER, LUCILLE

MILLER, PAM

MILLER, TOM

MILLIKEN, LYNN

MOENCH, MEREDITH

MOON, RAY

MORK, TED

MORRISSEY, M.

MORTON, CHRIS

MOUSE, MICKEY

MOYE, BILL

MOYE, BYRON

MOYE, MICHAEL

MUEHLHAUSEN, R.

MULHERN, Sr, JACK

MULLEN, MARC

MULLIN, WILLY

NATHANSON, RANDI

NESBIT, DAVID

NIELSEN, KENT

NYLAND, FRED

OLEJNICZAK, C.

OLSEN, JUDY

OLSEN, MIKE

ORTMAN, KATHLEEN

PAGE, PENNY

PAPISH, CHARLES

PARSONS, DAVID

PETERSON, JYL

PETRALLI, CAROLE

PHILPOT, TOM

PIERCE, ANN

PITMAN, GARY

PLUMB, BOB

PUCKERING, DAVID

PUCKERING, DOUG

RAMMELL, JAMES

RAMOS, MYRA

RAYMOND, BILL

RETTMER, BECCA

RICHARDSON, MARK

RICHARDSON, ROBIN

ROBERTS, JUDY

ROBINSON, JOHN

ROSE, ROBERT

ROSEN, ALAN

ROSS, JIM

ROTEMAN, LARRY

ROTH, DEBI

SADLER, JACK

SANDILANDS, DICK

SCHNEIDER, BETSY

SCHREIBER, LYNN

SCOTT, ED

SEXTON, MARK

SHEAFFER, M.C.

SHEEK, LINDA

SHULMAN, SAM

SIMMERMAN, N.

SMERSH, BOB

SMITH, KIP

SMITH, RANDY

SMITH, RICHARD

SOLOMON, LISA

SORENSEN, BOB

SOUTHWORTH, DOUG

SOUZE, VICTORIA

STACK, MARY

STARKS, CHRISTIAN

STOCKER, HELEN

STOFFER, DARLENE

STRONG, JAMES

SWANSON, KEN

SWEETINGHAM, G

SWOPE, MIKE

TAIT, SEAN

TERRY, WENDELL

THANE, DAN

THESEN, HAL

THOMAS, JUDY

THOMAS, STEVEN

THOMPSON, RUSS

THORN, DAVID

THURBER, BRYAN

THURBER, GARTH

TRIESELMANN, H.

TRIMINGHAM, JL

TUCKER, KARLY

TURNER, BERT

VAN HOESEN, M.J.

WALES, PAT

WALTERS, RUTH

WATKINS, MARY

WEBER, KAREN

WELKER, BRADLEY

WIGGINS, JACK

WILDERMUTH, DEE

WILSON, KAY

WINDS, LAURA

WING, DAVID

WITHERS, FRED

WONG, JAMES

WOOD, CHARLENE

WYMOND, JOHN

WYNN, BRUCE

YOKUM, LI’ABNER

ZOLD, TONY

I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way; so I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.

ISLAND LIBRARY FUNDRAISER by Katie Krilanovich

CHICKEN, CHICKEN, DUCK! by Nadia Krilanovich is coming soon! You may order copies now from the Island Library until Saturday, March 12. Proceeds from this book sale fundraiser will benefit F.O.I.L.

Please pick up your book orders Sunday, March 27 from 4-5 PM at the Island Library, and have your copy signed by Nadia! Thank you for your support of the Island Library and we hope to see you there!

LOCAL NON-PROFIT OFFERS COURSES TO ISLANDERS by Kathy Buford

Excellence Northwest is coming to Lummi Island. There will be an informal meeting hosted by Kathy Buford on Tuesday, March 1st at the Scenic Estates Clubhouse from 6:30-8:00 PM. This event is free. There will be a wine and cheese meet & greet from 6:30-7:00 PM and an introduction to the courses and the organization with Facilitator Janet Ott from 7:00-8:00 PM. All Islanders ages 18+ are welcome. Excellence Northwest is a Non-profit 501 (c)3 corporation located in Bellingham. Their mission is to strengthen the fabric of good will in the world through innovative courses that support people to create lives they love. Through their courses you will learn to clarify your goals, improve communication skills, increase your productivity, enhance your relationships and home and work, and gain new perspectives on the world and your participation in it. Local graduates of the courses include Chuck Robinson, Village Books, Former Bellingham Mayor, Mark Asmundson, Tom Dorr, WWU Small Business Dev. Center, and Islanders Mark and Kathy Buford. For more information you may call Kathy Buford at x 2809 or visit www.excellencenw.org. RSVPs are appreciated.

Why do they call it a TV set when you have only one?

Planned Service Outage for the Lummi Island Ferry by Ferry Dept

Whatcom County Public Works would like to inform the public of necessary inspection and maintenance to the Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point approach spans. Accordingly on Wednesday, February 23, from 10:30 AM to approximately 3:00 PM the Whatcom Chief will not be in service. The last morning run from the Gooseberry Point side will be 10:10 AM and the last morning run from the Lummi Island side will be 10:20 AM

The inspection and maintenance activities are weather dependant so the times and/or date may be changed if necessary. In the event a schedule change is necessary, notice will be provided as soon as possible.

The Public Works Department would like to thank everyone In advance for their cooperation and patience during these necessary inspections and maintenance.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Frank Abart, Public Works Director, at (360) 676‑6692.

Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

CIVIC CLUB MEETING by Pat Moye, Secretary

At the February meeting Civic Club members and guests enjoyed pastries, coffee and tea hosted by Helen Stocker, Helen Scott and Elaine Granger.

Rose Ann Auld showed off her hand painted crab mail box that she made for our spring fund raiser. We currently have seven artists working on mail boxes and are looking for more. If you are interested in helping with this project contact Rose Ann. The sale of these works of art will help fund our project of putting a reef net informational sign in Legoe Bay. Rose Ann Auld will head up this project.

Bobbie Hutchings presented and overview of the Island Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Plan. The Civic Club is creating a committee headed by Tamia Sorenson to pursue taking on the food reserve portion of the plan.

Pat Moye presented plans for the April 30th Garden Expo. You can find more information regarding this event under a separate article in this issue of the Tome.

We then exchanged Valentines, recipes and made up cookie trays to deliver to the Fire Station, Ferry, Island Store, Post Office, Library and Paul Davis for editing the Tome to thank them for their service to Lummi Island residents. Our next meeting is March 10, 2011 at 10 AM in the basement of the Congregational Church, and our program is Container Gardening and Organic Fertilizer presented by Master Gardner Ginny Winfield. All Lummi Island women are invited to attend.

“He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.” – Winston Churchill

SUMMER OF SUPER SATURDAYS by Lynn Dee

Artists are painting, potting, weaving and making all sorts of wonderful wares for the 2011 Saturday Market Season. Farmers are planning and planting and watching the weather for signs of spring.

Our first vendor get-together will be Tuesday, April 26th at 6:30 PM at The Beach Store Café. New vendors are encouraged to attend. Bring ideas and samples of your work to share. If you are unable to attend, but would like to be a part of the Saturday Market, please email lynndeestudios@gmail.com or call 758-2815.

GRANGE NEWS by Louise Kolstad

The Grange is pleased to announce the award of a $500 scholarship to Caitlin O’Callaghan who is attending Whatcom Community College.

April 2, the first Saturday of the month, the Grange will again partner with LICA for the all-Island cleanup. Mark your calendar now. Grange members will be cooking for the clean-up volunteers.

Continue to bring your aluminum cans to the Grange for recycle. Money received for the can recycle is used for preschoolers participating in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

For the fourth year, men of the Grange are serving prime rib and vegetarian lasagna to ladies of the Grange and guests in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Byron Moye is planning the all-Island Spaghetti dinner schedule for March 26. Mark your calendar now.

The Grange meets the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:30 PM with a social. The meeting starts at 7 PM and we finish by 8 PM. We invite you to join us.

Christmas – What other time of year do you sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks?

Disaster Preparedness Committee by Mary Stack

Shelter Training Workshop

In January, 28 Lummi Islanders participated in a Red Cross Shelter Training Workshop. The program covered the basics of Disasters and how to set up, run and shut down a shelter. The afternoon was a tabletop exercise with three different teams working out the issues and details of establishing and maintaining a shelter. Another major issue was when and how to shut down the shelter. The exercise was intense and we all learned a lot. Several participants chose to apply to become official Red Cross volunteers. With several Red Cross volunteers on the Island, we can open shelters with the financial and logistical support of the American Red Cross.

Tasks for Lummi Islanders (First Quarter)

There are a series of tasks that should be accomplished over the coming year in order to be better prepared for a disaster. This first quarter of the year we want you to consider how you are prepared at home.

  • Do you have a kit with boots & socks, heavy gloves, a hard hat, a flashlight and a crank radio near or under your bed? If there is a significant sudden disaster, protecting your hands, feet and head becomes very important.
  • Do you have three weeks of food and water in your pantry for you, your family, your pets and your livestock? Because we are a small island, we will have a lower priority for assistance and relief than cities and towns with concentrated populations. We may need to feed ourselves for a number of days in a disaster. Do you have a friend who will feed your animals if you cannot make it back to the Island!
  • Do you have three weeks of prescription medications on hand for yourself, your family and your animals? In a disaster, we may have difficulty getting to the mainland for such items.
  • Do you have fire extinguishers for your home, barns and sheds? Do you and your family know how to use them?
  • Do you know where your propane and water main turnoffs are located? Do you know how to turn them off…and back on?
  • Do you have a plan for meeting your significant others (spouses and children) in case of a disaster? They may be at school or work off the Island. How will you reunite your family? What is your plan?
  • Note: A colorful hard hat can be a great gift for someone you love.

Second Quarter Tasks

There are a series of tasks that should be accomplished over the coming year in order to be better prepared for a disaster. This second quarter of the year we want you to consider how you are prepared in your neighborhood and away from your home.

  • Do you know if your neighborhood has had a Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) meeting? Do you know your facilitator?
  • Do you know your nearest MYN groups? Once your neighborhood is safe, you may need to coordinate with neighboring groups for safety and comfort.
  • Do you know where the propane and water main turnoffs are located in your neighborhood and how to turn them off–and back on?
  • Do you have a small supply of food and water in your cars/trucks as you may be away from home when a disaster happens.
  • Do you have a plan for meeting your significant others in case you are separated during a disaster.

Why do we wash bath towels? Aren’t we clean when we use them?

BEACH SCHOOL NEWS by Judy Thomas, manager

The first half of the school year ended several days ago and it’s amazing to see not only the physical growth of our students but also their academic growth. The K’s stay all day and barely have time to absorb the required academics before nap time. They can all read!! The teachers are also learning along with the students with the new math and ancient history textbooks.

Our theme this year is science. The inflatable Planetarium from the Pacific Science Center was a stellar event. Thank you to our PTO and community for sponsoring this presentation.

Coming activities include:

* Family Movie Night, Friday, Feb. 25, 6:30 PM.

* Breakfast With Books, Wednesday, March 2, 8:30 AM.

*Kids Night Out, Friday, March 18

*The Beach Science Fair, Thurs, March 31, 6:30-7:30 PM.

Watch for more specific information in Brown Betty.

Doesn’t “expecting the unexpected” make the unexpected expected?

BEACH SCHOOL PTO by Kathy Buford

The second half of the school year is well underway and we have many fun events in the hopper. First up is Family Movie Night February 25 at 6:30 PM in the Beach School Gym. This event is a fundraiser for the 6th grade leadership. Suggested donation is $3.00/student and $7.00/family. It is asked that parents or adults accompany their kids and make this a family event. Thanks for your cooperation.

Next in line is Kids Night Out (this is when you can drop off your kids and have a date night!) on March 18.

March 29 6:30 PM are the 6th grade leadership power point presentations.

March 31 is the Science Fair at Beach School – 6:30 PM. Please provide lots of encouragement and guidance to our budding scientists as they complete their projects – your enthusiasm is contagious!

An Earth Day Celebration is planned for April 22 plus the All Island Review is being planned for April – stay tuned!

And finally, we have set the date for our Jog-a-thon. It will be Wednesday, May 18 – note this is also an early release day; our exhausted joggers can head home after lunch! All PTO events are community events as well. You are always welcome!

Attention gardeners! There is a seed sale fundraiser going on right now. You can order directly online through Uprising Organics at: http://uprisingorganics.com/index.php or contact Terri Cook for information and catalogs/order forms.

The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, March 9 at 6:45 PM in Judy’s classroom. If you cannot attend the monthly meetings but would still like to be involved, please contact an officer and let them know how you can help. Many hands make light work. Thanks for your support.

“He never opens his mouth without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge.” – Thomas Reed

Greetings from Whatcom County Public Works by Frank Abart, Director

Thank you to everyone who is assisting with the transition in Ferry Fares that now includes a $3 per roundtrip Surcharge. We know this is a financial burden for many people on Lummi Island and we appreciate your patience with the Pursers and our office as we work through the changes.

During a recent meeting with the Pursers, it came to my attention that some customers have been presenting altered, cut up and/or small fragments of tickets. The question was directed towards how will we handle these transactions with the Surcharge and accountability needs? It is my understanding that as many as a few dozen people utilize this practice. This is a practice that would not be found acceptable by any State Auditing standards and I had an obligation to take appropriate actions when I had knowledge of the practice. I have instructed all of the Pursing staff not to accept any ticket that has been altered or cut up into pieces.

For those who have all of the pieces of the ticket, we have a process to get a replacement for unused rides. If you do not have all of the pieces we have a verification process that MAY allow us to help in getting replacement punches for unused rides. Please contact the office at 676-6692 and visit with Chantelle about the requirements for information that would be necessary to make this happen.

A recent meeting with the Ferry Task Force was very encouraging. A significant amount of information was provided regarding the Road Fund and the Ferry Fund. A variety of questions were addressed and there seemed to be a concerted effort on the part of the Task Force to understand. This effort is a serious task and will consume a lot of personal time on the part of the Task Force members. As such we urge everyone with ideas and constructive input to bring it forward to the Task Force for consideration.

The Department is in the initial stages of organizing the work objectives for the 2011 Dry-dock activity. It is anticipated that there may be work to the Docking systems as well as to the Whatcom Chief. As details are developed there will be additional communications related to this topic.

The Gooseberry Point Dock lease status is currently on a month‑to‑month basis as Public Works continues to pay the monthly lease fee based upon $200,000 per year. The designated representatives from the Lummi Nation and Whatcom County continue to seek resolution of this matter.

A final thanks to all those who assisted and were patient during the snow and flooding events over the last few months. Although we are not through the winter season yet, it is another day closer to spring.

Drive safely and with consideration for others.

Whatcom County Public Works Department.

“His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork.” – Mae West

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. – — Alan, age 10.

No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with. – — Kristen, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. – — Camille, age 10
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. – — Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don’t want any more kids. – — Lori, age 8

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. — Lynnette, age 8

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. — Martin, age 10

ANAGRAMS Scrabble Magic – Rearrange the Letters

PRESBYTERIAN becomes BEST IN PRAYER

ASTRONOMER becomes MOON STARER

DESPERATION: becomes A ROPE ENDS IT

THE EYES becomes THEY SEE

GEORGE BUSH becomes HE BUGS GORE

Island Chapel by Louise Kolstad

Candy Jones facilitates a non-denominational women’s Bible Study Monday evenings at 6:30 PM at the home of Terry Terry and Friday mornings at 9:30 AM at her home. Also on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM Wendell Terry facilitates a non-denominational men’s Bible Study at his home. Currently the classes are studying Romans. For information, call Candy at 758.7986 or Wendell at 758.7432.

Youth meets Wednesday evenings at the Letchworth home with dinner at 6:30 PM followed by fellowship.

Chris will be teaching an Old Testament survey class starting in late March.

We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM. Island Chapel is a non-denominational church, meeting in the Grange Hall; Sunday school is provided for children. This month Chris is teaching from Luke. Call Chris at 296-4963 if you have any questions about Island Chapel or need any help with a project or want spiritual help. Pastor: Chris Immer. Board members: Boyd Barry, Christy Hart, Mel Kolstad, Jerry McRorie, Wendell Terry.

“I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.” – Clarence Darrow

HERITAGE TRUST NEWS by Megan Crouse

Please join us for the Heritage Trust’s annual Benefit Dinner, a sumptuous evening of fabulous food, flowers, wine, and merriment, all with a tropical flair. Guests will enjoy bidding for beautiful silent auction items and be eligible for door prizes. Seating is limited for this special event at the Grange on March 12, so be sure to make your reservations early.

Each Heritage Trust preserve has its unique character and each requires careful stewardship: ongoing management and maintenance. At the Curry preserve we’re currently working on improving the access area off Tuttle Lane, to make it more appealing for people who walk or ride their horses. You’ll notice some changes at this entrance in the coming weeks. Stewards have also been hard at work clearing fallen trees off the trails. We are grateful for all visitors who remember and respect these Curry preserve guidelines: walkers and riders (with signed waivers) are welcome; no motorized or wheeled vehicles are allowed. Please call Megan if you’d like to help us with stewardship at any of the Trust’s preserves: 758-7997.

Kent Nielsen leads the second “Geology Tour” of the Otto Preserve on February 19 at 10 AM. Come dressed for the weather as we walk the Otto trails and learn about Lummi Island geology, from the ground up!

The Heritage Trust, with its conservation partners, is co-sponsoring “Wrangel Island Snow Geese,” a stunning presentation by renowned Russian scientist, Vasily Baranyuk. Meet at the Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room in Bellingham on February 23 at 7 PM. Suggested donation- $3.

A vulture boards an airplane carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says,

“I’m sorry, sir. Only one carrion allowed per passenger.”

JANUARY’S MONSOON by Nancy Simmerman

Did January 2011 seem unusually wet and dreary? It actually was. My Tuttle Lane rain gauge registered 7.43 inches for the month. The average January precipitation since 1981 is 4.61 inches. Out of curiosity I checked our rainfall records for the past 30 years here on the north end of Lummi Island. Only in 1982 and 2006 was there more rain in January and most years weren’t even close. Take heart – February is usually a lot drier than January.

FOIL GOURMET COFFEE DEMO & TASTING II by Mike McKenzie

This event was so popular a year ago, we’re repeating it. Join us at Island Library, Sunday, February 27, 12:30-2:00 PM for an educational demonstration and tasting of several of the world’s best Arabica specialty coffees. We’ll have a decaf, too, and for non-coffee drinkers, herbal tea — plus snacks.

The founders of local Hammerhead Roasters, Scott Hartwich and Mary Burwell, will brew (French press) and discuss their favorites among the organic, Fair Trade varietals they work with and the best methods for brewing and enjoying a gourmet coffee experience. Participation is free. Donations welcome, and coffee sales benefit FOIL to help maintain the community-owned library.

The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it’s still on the list.

Your Library – It Belongs To You – – Joan Keiper

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 – 8:30 Saturday 10:00 – 4:00

Upcoming Events

Technology Petting Zoo – Volunteers will demonstrate the online library, new catalog, online research options, downloadable audio and eBooks. Basic computer instruction will also be available by appointment.

Lummi Island’s own Nadia Krilanovich has just completed her second children’s book – “CHICKEN, CHICKEN, DUCK!” Sign up at the Island Library to pre-order a copy.

Ongoing Events

Preschool Story Time – A half-hour of stories and more for 3 – 7 year-olds. Saturdays, 11:30 AM, Island Library.

Island Chess Time – Come learn the game or find others to practice your skills. For teens and up. Tuesdays, 5 – 6 PM, Island Library

Teen Spanish Conversation – Practice your Spanish. Hear about adventures in foreign lands from exchange students & travelers. Try ethnic foods. Thursdays, 7-8 PM. Adult Spanish Conversation Group – Get together to practice your Spanish, share travel stories and meet others who wish to improve their Spanish skills. Thursdays, 7-9 PM. At the Library.

Lummi Island Play Readers – meet the first Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM in the library. For March bring a selection of your choice that is about 10 minutes long. Next meeting is Sunday, March 6, 2:30 PM at the Library. Open to all who enjoy reading aloud.

The Friends of Island Library (FOIL) Board meets the second Monday of each month at the library. FOIL supports the library by providing the facilities, sponsoring community events, and supporting kids’ reading activities. The next meeting is Monday, March 14, 7:30 to 9:00 PM at the Library. FOIL Board meetings are open to the public.

Giraffiti (n) Vandalism spray-painted very, very high.

Lummi Island Congregational Church by Cindy Bauleke, Pastor

The water comes up and the water goes down… three times recently the waters have come up to baptize the Church Fellowship Hall . . . fortunately they have gone down again. We know others have similar experiences in this saturated, soggy season. Thank you to those who lent a hand in moving furniture out of the water, we are grateful for the willingness of Island residents to come together wherever there is a need. Even as we work on drainage around the Church, we’re not sure the flooding is over yet. Meanwhile volunteers led by David Thorn have repaired dry wall and painted beautiful, new, cheery colors. For now the Food Pantry is in the container behind the Fire Hall – which provides new storage for medical equipment for the Parish Nurses to loan to Island residents. Thank you to Duncan, many Islanders, including a memorial for Anita Ross, who have made this new storage possible.

We are planning a fun Mardi gras celebration in worship on March 6, with bluegrass gospel music. We begin Lent, a somber season in preparation of Easter, with Ash Wednesday worship on March 9, at 6:30 PM. Each Sunday at 10:30 AM we gather to worship God, with church school for children, followed by a time of fellowship. Wednesdays the Elderberries gather from 10 to 3, with a hot lunch served at noon; you are welcome to come just for lunch. The last Saturday of the month is Kids’ Fellowship – usually at the McGarrys’. Join us for any of these activities: no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.

Please contact Parish Nurses (first call: Dorothy Hanson 758-2484 or Nancy Wong 201-9063) with health concerns, for medical equipment, or if you are in need of food. Food Pantry hours are changing, you can check with the Parish Nurses or the Church website at lummichurch@netzero.net for the latest info.

Frisbeetarianism (n.) The belief that, when you die, your Soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.

PROTECT LUMMI ISLAND COMMUNITY by Mike McKenzie

The next two PLIC Community-wide meetings take place Tuesday, February 22, and Wednesday, March 16 at the Grange Hall, 6:30 PM. The PLIC neighborhood alliance is focused primarily on support of the ferry task force and furthering government relations. Please visit www.PLICferry.org for updates and official information about ferry issues. In the January annual meeting, the membership elected by acclamation 2 new members to the Board of Directors — Joan Moye and David Wing.

SoulCollage® workshop

March 26th 12:00 – 6:00

Led by SueAnn Zderic from Orcas Island

All materials included. Bring a lunch and be ready to explore.

No art experience necessary. $65

For more information:

www.soulcollage.com.

To sign up contact Constance Drake758-2984

Oil Painting for Beginners

With Ingrid McGarry

Session 2 – $80 Session 3 – $80

Mar 5th 10 – 2 April 2nd 10 – 2

Mar 12th 10 – 2 April 9th 10 – 2

Signup info – 676-4373

ingridmcgarry@yahoo.com

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