The Tome Of Lummi Island
Volume XLVIII No. 10
November 2013
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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 & 4 Thursdays 6:30 PM
Elderberries – Fun, Games and Lunch for Seniors – Church …………… Every Wednesday 11 AM to 2 PM
Island Church & Sunday School – 758-2060………………………………. Every Sunday 10:30 AM
Island Chapel – Grange Hall ……………………………………………………… Every Sunday 9:30 AM
AA meetings – Congregational Church basement …………………… Every Monday 7 PM-8:30 PM
Yoga classes – Congregational Church basement …………………… Every Tuesday 9:30 AM & 7 PM
Treasure Hunting with Dal Neitzel Island Library …………………… Nov 23 Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 PM
Island Chapel Community Thanksgiving Dinner – Grange Hall …….. Nov 24 Sunday 5:00 PM
Recycle Pickup – Your House ……………………………………………………… Nov 25 Monday morning
Ferry Fueling Day (Note date change due to Thanksgiving) ……… Nov 27 Wednesday 12:30 to 1:20 PM
Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner – Church Please RSVP ………………. Nov 28 Thursday 4:00 PM
Create Fresh Wreaths for Bazaar – Heritage Trust Otto Preserve ……. Nov 30 Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM
LICA Grant Request Deadline ………………………………………… Dec 1 Sunday
Lummi Island Conservancy Board – Library …………………………………. Dec 1 Sunday 7:30 PM
Cemetery Board – Library …………………………………………… Dec 2 Monday 6:30 PM
Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee Meeting – Fire Hall …….. Dec 3 Tuesday 6:30 to7:40 PM
Grange Meeting ………………Social at 6:30 PM……………….……. Dec 4 Wednesday 7:00 PM
Holiday Bazaar – Grange Hall ………………………………………… Dec 7 Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM
Beach School PTO Holiday Home Tour ………………………….. Dec 7 Saturday 5 to 10 PM
Julie Trimingham’s Mockingbird – a Reading – Island Library Dec 8 Sunday 3:30 PM
Recycle Pickup — Your house ………………………………………. Dec 9 Monday morning
Gardeners Network – Grange Hall …………………………………… Dec 9 Monday 6:30 PM
Friends of Island Library ……………………………………………… Dec 9 Monday 7:00 PM
Fire Commissioners Meeting — Fire Hall—Open to Public ……..…… Dec 10 Tuesday 7:00 PM
Beach School PTO — Beach School ………………………………… Dec 11 Wednesday 6:45 PM
LICA Board of Directors — Library ………………………………….. Dec 11 Wednesday 7:00 PM
Civic Club – Church Fellowship Room ………………………………………… Dec 12 Thursday 10:00 AM
Ferry Fueling Day (Alternate Thursdays at Gooseberry Point) ………. Dec 12 Thursday 12:30 to 1:20 PM
Boys & Girls Club Board Meeting – at the Club …………………………….. Dec 17 Tuesday 6:30 PM
Parish Dinner – Church Mexican Christmas Dinner ……….……… Dec 18 Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Island Chapel Christmas Service -Grange Hall carols, hot cider, treats Dec 22 Sunday 9:30 AM
Children’s Christmas Pageant – Congregational Church …………….. Dec 22 Sunday 10:30 AM
Christmas Carol Singing – Congregational Church ………………….. Dec 22 Sunday 3:00 PM.
Recycle Pickup — Your house ………………………………………. Dec 23 Monday morning
Ferry Fueling Day (Alternate Thursdays at Gooseberry Point) ………. Dec 26 Thursday 12:30 to 1:20 PM
Grange Meeting ………………Social at 6:30 PM……………….……. Jan 1 Wednesday 7:00 PM
Lummi Island Conservancy Board – Library …………………………………. Jan 5 Sunday 7:30 PM
Recycle Pickup — Your house ………………………………………. Jan 6 Monday morning
Cemetery Board – Library …………………………………………… Jan 6 Monday 6:30 PM
Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee Meeting – Fire Hall …….. Jan 7 Tuesday 6:30 to7:40 PM
Beach School PTO — Beach School ………………………………… Jan 8 Wednesday 6:45 PM
LICA Board of Directors — Library ………………………………….. Jan 8 Wednesday 7:00 PM
Civic Club – Church Fellowship Room “Simple Soup” demonstration Jan 9 Thursday 10:00 AM
Ferry Fueling Day (Alternate Thursdays at Gooseberry Point) …………. Jan 9 Thursday 12:30 to 1:20 PM
The Tome Deadline ……………………………………………………………… Jan 10 Friday 4:00 PM
First Country Living Dance Lesson – Swing – Grange Hall ………… Jan 11 Saturday 6 to 8 PM
First Aid/CPR Class Fire Hall – RSVP danohms@mac.com …….. Jan 12 Sunday
Gardeners Network – Grange Hall …………………………………… Jan 13 Monday 6:30 PM
Friends of Island Library ……………………………………………… Jan 13 Monday 7:00 PM
Fire Commissioners Meeting — Fire Hall—Open to Public ……..…… Jan 14 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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 2:00 to 8:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 758-7145
Recycle Hotline Monday – Friday 9 to 5 plus answering machine 676-5723
Grange Hall Rent contact: Leslie Dempsey – 325.3420
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Needing a man is like needing a parachute. If he isn’t there the first time you need him, chances are you won’t be needing him again.
ISLAND RAINFALL | OCTOBER | Last year | ||
Westshore Farm Hayfield | 1.45” | 7.54” | (Sheila & Al Marshall) | |
North Tuttle Lane | 1.30” | 7.67” | (Nancy Simmerman) | |
South Nugent | 1.48” | 6.67” | (Jerry Brown) | |
Scenic Estates | 1.62” | 8.75” | (Darlene Stoffer) |
NANCY SIMMERMAN’S GUDE ERTH KNITWEAR & GIFT SHOP, 2386 Tuttle Lane, 758-2489.
NEW: Children’s sweaters and vests by Sue McCaslin. Drop-ins welcome. Free knitting help.
CANON STARWRITER WORD PROCESSOR FOR SALE By best offer. See Editor’s Note on page 3.
MARIO’S FINEST – Don’t run out of Braai Spice, Black Truffle Salt, or Piri Piri Sauce. See MariosFinest.com for a full selection and call 306-0049 to order.
DAISY AIR RIFLES Keeping kids off your lawn since 1886. Daisy Outdoor Products. Phone758-1919
PLANS FOR BUILDING PERMITS/CONSTRUCTION CONSULTATION — unCommon Sense Design Luther Allen 360-739-7846
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 Wynne Lee, but she didn’t even ask for the money. Right about now she is wondering how I even know she found the Certificate in her copy of the Tome. Would you believe I hid a GPS device in the Certificate? Would you believe I am psychic and know everything that happens on Lummi Island? Well, what would you believe?
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.
I have the power to channel my imagination into ever-soaring levels of suspicion and paranoia.
Grange Country Living Series announces Dance Lessons – – Randy Smith
Beginning in January and once each month through May, former professional dance teacher Terry Terry will teach us how to dance at the Grange Hall. Terry has offered these classes before and they were great fun. Here’s the schedule:
January 11, Swing
February 15, Latin
March 15, Fox Trot and Tango
April 19, Waltz
May 17, A Spring Prom so we can use all the dances we’ve learned.
This program is for all ages. No partners are needed. Singles are welcomed and encouraged. Wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothing. Look for more details as we get closer to our first event in January. And, it’s FREE!
Never go to bed angry. Stay up and fight. – Phyllis Diller
Bookreading of “Mockingbird” by Julie Trimingham – – Robin Richardson
Lummi Islander Julie Trimingham will present her first novel, Mockingbird, at the new Island Library at 3:30 PM on Sunday, December 8. There will be a brief reading, pictures of Cuba, conversation with the audience, and refreshments. “Julie Trimingham’s impressive debut novel unfolds like a fever dream. Written with sensual and intoxicating prose, Mockingbird is an original love story that may linger with you long after you close this slender book.” –Jim Lynch, author of Truth Like the Sun and The Highest Tide.
Donations for the Library renovation will be gratefully accepted.
Man: “Is this seat empty?” Woman: “Yes, and this one too if you sit down.”
HAVEN’T SUBSCRIBED TO THE 2014 TOME YET? – – ed
For your convenience I am enclosing herein a subscription form. Be sure to check the Brown Betty box if you want the horse to bring you all important messages next year. And don’t forget your spouse’s e-mail address as well as your own. This is the last issue of the Tome this year, so this is your last reminder to re-subscribe for next year. Thanks for supporting the Tome. Just try to imagine what life would be like without it. And if you have already subscribed, thanks for your help – you are recoded, listed and registered.
community association philanthropy – – ed
Each year at this time LICA invites all Lummi Island non-profit organizations to submit requests for financial grants. It is our tradition to award our excess money for worthy projects by these groups, and the deadline for submitting requests is December 1. That is just over a week away, so now is the time to make your desires known to us. Please make your request brief. Tell us in a letter what you need the money for and how much you would reasonably like to receive considering that we may not have enough to satisfy all requests from our non-profit organizations. Mail your request to LICA; PO Box 163, or e-mail to thetome@lummiislandcable.com or drop it in the Tome Drop Box across Nugent Road from the school house. Grants will be awarded in February.
OK – I admit it. I was born at an early age.
Boys & Girls Club News – – Lynn Schreiber
I would like to announce that Rylie Poston was our Youth of the Month for October and Eleanor May is our Youth of the Month for November. Both girls come to Club often and while there, can be seen helping staff with many projects and also helping their peers with homework and more. They are each a wonderful example of what a Club kid is and we are so proud to be able to spend time with them! We would like to thank the Beach Store Café for donating a $15.00 gift card each month to our outstanding Youth of the Month!
Our Club attendance is at an all-time high. We have been averaging 40 kids a day! They have been doing homework, crafts, outdoor games, having snack, playing educational computer games, doing community service and so much more! At a time when our Budget is so far behind we are seeing our highest daily attendance ever. Our Boys & Girls Club is an important part of our community and is helping to shape our kids into becoming caring, productive and inspiring young adults. My hope is that we will be able to continue providing a safe place for kids for years to come, but that all depends on the support of our community both near and throughout Whatcom County.
The Whatcom Clubs were lucky enough to win a grant for some much needed construction projects from the Lowes Company. The Blaine Club put in new flooring and our Club is getting a covered walkway to our bathroom. The kids are really excited about being able to walk to the bathroom without getting wet and the staff is equally excited about not having to stand in the rain while waiting outside for the younger kids while they are using it. Stop by and check it out!
She’s got more chins than a Hong Kong telephone directory.
TOME SUBSCRIPTIONS COMING IN RAPIDLY – – ed
Thanks to the many Lummi Islanders who have already subscribed to next year’s Tome, and especially those who added a little – or a lot – extra. Every penny of your subscription/donation is used to direct benefit of Lummi Islanders. No solicitation expenses, no salaries, no employees – not even a two week luxury retreat to Tahiti for our Board members. Please note that if you give me a new or different e-mail address for Brown Betty, I have to have the Yahoo Groups thing re-invite you to join Brown Betty. It’s a little more complicated than it was a year ago, requiring you to accept the invitation, but that is the way Yahoo works now. Things don’t always get better.
She’s like an old shoe. Everything’s worn out except the tongue.
Beach School PTO – – Jackie Granger
The Beach School PTO is hosting the Holiday home tour on December 7 from 5 to 10 PM. The home tour has a specific route taking you through 5 homes on the Island where you can meet the owners; some homes will be decorated for the holidays and some may not. At each house you will be served appetizers which will add up to a meal when you have completed the tour. We’ve made a few improvements so this year’s tour will be better than ever. There will be three start times, 5, 5.30, and 6 PM; when you order your tickets you may be able to select the time that best suits you. We have an interesting mix of homes on the tour and as usual this will be a great opportunity to socialize with friends, old and new. Your $40 ticket includes the tour, appetizers, and two glasses of wine. There are a limited number of tickets available and we sold out last year, so it’s a good idea to reserve yours. Call or text Jackie at 360-201-9351 or Angie at 360-815-6569.
Customer to Veterinarian: “I want something for fleas.” Vet: “Get a dog.”
MORRIS IS LEAVING HIS LIFE’S WORK TO HIS DEARLY BELOVED
Morris Schwartz is dying and is on his deathbed. He is with his nurse, his wife, his daughter and 2 sons, and knows the end is near. So he says to them:
“Bennie, I want you to take the Beverly Hills houses.”
“Sybil, take the apartments over in Los Angeles Plaza.”
“Hymie, I want you to take the offices over in City Center.”
“Sarah, my dear wife, please take all the residential buildings downtown”
The nurse is just blown away by all this, and as Morris slips away, she says to the wife, “Mrs. Schwartz, your husband must have been such a hardworking man to have accumulated so much property.”
Sarah replies, “Property shmoperty … the schmuck had a newspaper route.”
You’re not yourself today. I noticed the improvement immediately.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The following item from the February 1993 (twenty years ago) Newsletter seems apropos with the current Island library renovation. The article is with original formatting using my old Canon StarWriter 80 dedicated word processor. This was before personal computers gained wide popularity – at least with me.
LICA, who owns the machine, is going to either sell it by best offer received by December 15, or take it to the land fill. It is a $400 self contained, portable machine with ink jet printer and floppy disk drive. It has a memory for storing a document or letter for editing before printing, and a screen showing about eight lines of text. This is a transition machine between typewriters and computers. I used this for producing the Newsletter (Tome) for many years before I finally gave in and got a computer. It is still in perfect condition and comes with instruction book. It has many functions too numerous to list here.
I was planning to take it to the dump, but it is such a wonderful machine that I just can’t bear to destroy it. Make an offer before December 15 to:
or drop it in the Tome Drop Box across Nugent Road from the school house. From time to time I will announce the high bid by Brown Betty. Here below is a sample of its work.
If drinking and driving is illegal, why do bars have parking lots?
(From February, 1993)
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY … old and new ‑ ‑ B. Lapof
Open Hours: Thursday 3:30‑5:30/6:30‑8:30 and Friday/Saturday 11:00‑4:00
Sometime between the middle to the end of March, we will be closing the doors to our wonderful home (old library) of eleven years to make the much anticipated move to our new permanent residence. We are all very anxious and excited for the entire community to see this incredible new space that will serve us all well for many years to come. Lots of hard work and dedication from A LOT of people has really made this happen, Our thanks as always, to everyone near and far for their support.
Our work parties will continue every Sunday from 12:00‑4:00, or stop by on weekdays to give a hand.
Karly is keeping a list in the library of those people who would actually like to MOVE BOOKS from point A (old) to point B (new). The county library system provides some of their own people, boxes, and a step van, but we’ll be needing to give them a hand. If this sounds like something up your alley, stop in the library and sign up or call during open hours ‑‑ 758‑7145. We don’t know the exact date yet (of the book move), but Karly will keep you informed.
After the books get transferred, both libraries will be closed for a short time (hopefully no more than two weeks). Please keep this in mind so you don’t run out of reading material!
Our very last FOIL meeting in the old library will be Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:30. Please come and join us.
She got her good looks from her father. He’s a plastic surgeon.
Heritage Trust News – – Megan Crouse
It’s starting to feel a lot like the holidays! Bring your spirit of cheer, your wire snips, and your creativity to Otto Resource Center on November 30, 10 AM to 2 PM. Join the merry band of Heritage Trust volunteers and friends who will create fabulous wreaths and garlands for sale at the Holiday Bazaar. We will supply all greenery and materials. Hot spiced wine will be provided – after noon, of course! Call Mary Ross at 758-2844 for details…and bring your friends.
The Heritage Trust will have wonderful gifts for sale at the Preview, December 6, and at the Holiday Bazaar, December 7, in the Grange Hall. Visit our table and choose from our signature fresh-roasted Hammerhead coffees, pure beeswax tapers, aromatic wreaths, and Heritage Trust gift donations in honor of someone you love. Linda Sheek and Thurid Clark have created a unique handmade gift card to present to your recipient for every Heritage Trust gift donation. A sample will be available for you to explore at both the Preview and the Bazaar. They are really special.
And speaking of coffee, bright blue and green packages of our Perpetuity Blend (caffeinated) and Naturalist Blend (de-caf) are available year-round at Sisters Mercantile at the Islander. Don’t forget to stock up for the season! Also available at Sisters and at Taproot are the beautiful Heritage Trust 15th Anniversary Commemorative Art Posters designed by Lummi’s own Ria Harboe. All proceeds benefit land conservation on Lummi Island.
At this time of giving thanks, we are especially grateful for our Island community and your support, your volunteer time and your donations toward Preserving the Nature of Lummi Island. Thank you and Happy Holidays from the Heritage Trust.
Technology is a way of ordering the universe so that people don’t have to experience it.
Fire department news – – Duncan McLane, Fire Chief
Congratulations to Bill Lee on becoming our newest Fire Commissioner.
We have scheduled two First Aid/CPR Classes; Sunday January 12 and Sunday March 9. Please RSVP Dan Ohms at danohms@mac.com or contact him for more information.
I have been in contact with Whidbey Island Naval Air Station to schedule a time in the next few months for their Search and Rescue helicopter to scout out potential landing areas at the Condos, Beach School and the Fire Hall. Their helicopter is much larger than Airlift Northwest’s and it is important to know what landing zones will work for them in case we have to call for their services.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Here are three tips to achieve that; (1) Make sure all exits are accessible and not blocked by decorations or trees. (2) Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles. (3) Keep your tree stand filled with water at all times. Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires annually. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. A dry and neglected tree can be very hazardous. Please celebrate responsibly.
Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?
THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER BUSCH, – – Duncan McLane, Fire Chief
Having Commissioner Bob Busch as one of my bosses for twelve years has been a rewarding and educational experience. Bob was involved in several fire service organizations and served on many boards over the past twelve years including Whatcom County EMS and Trauma Care Council, Whatcom County Fire Commissioners Association, Whatcom County Fire Agency Radio System and Whatcom County EMS Working Group.
However, Bob’s biggest impact was here on our rock. His ability to support the volunteers by providing up to date apparatus, equipment and protective clothing while at the same time scrutinizing the budget allowed this department to progress much further with the available funding than I imagined we could have twelve years ago. I am a better Fire Chief and person because of Commissioner Busch and would like to express my gratitude for his many years of service and knowledge.
Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas. Take you next trip in kilometers.
Civic Club News – – Tamia Sorensen
The Civic Club continues this season’s special fund raising efforts on behalf of the Lummi Island Volunteer Fire Department (LIFD) and we are proud to announce the Civic Club produced 2014 LIFD Calendar, featuring our Island’s Finest! Sadly, they will be fully clothed but nevertheless beautifully captured by photographer and Island resident, Steve Kopanos. These calendars will make wonderful gifts for family and friends! Calendars will be $22 each for special pre-orders (contact colleenmacgilchrist@gmail.com) and will be available for $20 each at the Annual Holiday Bazaar (details of the event in the Holiday Bazaar article).
The Civic Club will also be selling our handsome holiday wreaths as well as Island-made jams, relishes, chutneys and smoked & canned fish made by our members.
Our next Civic Club meeting is on Thursday, December 12 and we’ve planned a Lummi Island foliage wreath making session! Get creative! Bring in your cedar, spruce and pine boughs, snowberry sprays, holly sprigs, pine cones, grape or wisteria tendrils and bring home your festive wreath creation!
The 2014 Civic Club season kicks off in January with a “Simple Soup” demonstration provided by talented resident chef and foodie, Byron Moye. February brings poet Luther Allen who will be sharing with us poems he wrote on Lummi Island.
We warmly welcome all Island ladies to join us at 10:00 AM on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Congregational Church. See you there!
A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.
Lummi Island Congregational Church – – Cindy Bauleke, Pastor
There is much that fills our lives in this season. At the Church as we focus on giving thanks, we invite you to take a breath, give thanks, and join us each Sunday at 10:30 A.M. for worship, or Thursday for quiet meditation from 6 PM to 8:30 PM with beautiful meditative music by Island musicians from 7 to 7:30.
Yoga classes are Tuesday 9:30 AM and 7 PM. The labyrinth in the woods is available for walking meditation, or come enjoy Church Beach in the winter. Just for fun, come Saturdays for the Dark Night Film Festival, in the Fellowship Hall, through December 7, at 7 PM.
If you are far from family this Thanksgiving, join us and bring a favorite dish for Thanksgiving dinner at 4 PM. Pease sign up at the Church so there will be enough chairs.
From Thanksgiving we move right into Advent, the season of anticipation and preparation for Christmas, with Rev. Mike Denton, our Conference Minister, preaching on December 1, and the lighting of the Advent Candles. Come enjoy the children’s Christmas pageant on December 22 at 10:30 AM, and for those who enjoy singing the music of the season, there will be a fun Christmas Carol sing that afternoon at 3 PM. Candle lit Christmas Eve worship with communion is at 5:00 PM, filled with mystery and wonder and beautiful music, not to be missed.
You are invited to Parish Dinners ($8 suggested donation) the third Wednesday of each month, dinner served from 5:30 PM to 6:30 P.M. December 18 will be a traditional Mexican Christmas dinner with tamales.
Long time Islanders will remember the beautiful wooden toys Marion Tuttle made in retirement. One generous Islander has donated the last ferry boat Marion crafted to the Church and you can purchase a raffle ticket and a chance to win this replica of the Whatcom Chief. Tickets are $2 each, or 3 for $5, available at the Church and the Christmas Bazaar. The winner will be chosen on Dec 22 at the Carol Sing – no need to be present to win.
Parish Nurses are ever available to help with medical questions or medical equipment loans (Dorothy Hanson is first call 2484). Elderberries meet each Wednesday (including Jan 1) at the Church for fellowship and cards from 11 AM to 2 PM, with a hot lunch served at noon, provided by generous Island cooks – all for a suggested donation of $1, though this is increased to $2 on the first Wednesday of the month, for pizza day.
A personal note: I am so grateful to you of Lummi Island who have welcomed me, befriended me, and supported this ministry for seven years. It is with mixed feelings I will retire at the end of December. I am eager to spend time with my husband, Ron, who has retired, and I will very much miss the time spent on this beautiful Island with all of you. Thank you for your generous support of the Church and of its pastor. Through January, Rev. Bob Rieke, of Blaine, will be the guest preacher, while the Church leadership determines next steps. Through this transition I trust this Church will continue to be a place where “No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.” (LummiChurch.org)
Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put.
Scott Blanchard – October 14, 1956 – November 9, 2013
A celebration of Scott’s life was held, November 17, at the Lummi Island Grange Hall, with pizza (his favorite food), music and memories. If you wish to make a contribution in his honor, the Lummi Island Library (which supplied him with countless audio books), or the Lummi Island Volunteer Fire Department (his best volunteer job ever), or your local Planned Parenthood would be great.
Scott will on in our hearts and lives, making each of us a better person for having known him. His enthusiasm, positive attitude, and sense of humor, complimented by his generous spirit was such a gift. Scott would challenge the friends he has left behind to laugh whenever possible, see the best in people and situations, and be sure to tell those that you love how much they mean to you.
I want to thank the many people who helped us through this long illness. It has been quite a journey. We were both touched by the outpouring of kindness, from flowers just appearing in our living room and food in the frig, to hundreds of cards and notes and offers of help and support. We were stunned when we returned from a very disheartening doctor visit in Seattle the first year: the Island elves secretly came and decorated our house from stem to stern, with lights everywhere. We were totally surprised. We were breathless, felt wrapped in love.
– – Alice Clayton
Do fish get thirsty for a drink of air?
Island Chapel news – – Louise Kolstad
Island Chapel meets at the Grange Hall Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM. Sunday school for children is provided. Chris Immer, Pastor.
We will again host a Thanksgiving Dinner for all Islanders on November 24 stating at 5 PM. Come for a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Bring a friend and enjoy food and fellowship. If you would like to bring a side dish, it is welcome, but not necessary.
Bible study continues Monday evenings at the Terry’s with dinner at 6 PM followed by the study of Luke. Friday mornings Candy Jones hosts a Bible study at her home starting at 9:30 AM. Currently they are studying the Book of Acts. Call 758-7986 for information.
Calendar Update:
November 24: Thanksgiving dinner—all Islanders welcome
December 8: Annual meeting follows church service; all are welcome.
January 17, 18, 19 Snow fun at Winter Camp for grades 6-12 at Mazama, WA. Cost is $160 which includes transportation, lodging, and food. Please contact Tammy or Chris Immer for registration and information.
Wednesdays: Youth Group meets at the Immer’s from 6 PM to 8 PM. Dinner is provided and a ride home too.
Saturday nights: Youth Group movie night at Immer’s starting at 6 PM.
December 22: Christmas service in celebration of the birth of Christ with the Christmas story, carols, hot cider and treats after the service. Join us at 9:30 AM.
Works Ministry: Island Chapel is here to help all Islanders; just give us a call—296-4963
Questions: Call Chris (296-4963) or Tammy Immer (758-2254).
The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades.
Lummi Island Grange – – Tamia Sorensen
The Lummi Island Grange is proud to announce a new slate of elected officers for 2014. Mel Kolstad will serve as President, Byron Moye as Vice President, Stu Clark will be Treasurer, Beverly Busch will be Secretary, and Bob Auld will serve as Steward.
As the holidays are approaching, Grange members are busy decorating and preparing for the annual Holiday Bazaar which will be held on the first weekend of December, see dedicated article for more details.
With regard to our ongoing Country Living Series, we would like to thank members of our community for their enthusiastic participation in this autumn’s workshops. Our programs continue in January with a series of dance lessons presented by Terry Terry and culminating in a dance party in May. This and more events are being planned throughout the winter. Please check our website for details of any of these events which can be found listed under the Calendar section www.lummigrange.com.
We warmly welcome all folks who would like to join us for the Lummi Island Grange meetings, which take place on the first Wednesday of each month. Refreshments and visiting from 6.30 PM and the meeting starts promptly at 7 PM.
Eyedropper: n. A clumsy ophthalmologist.
Annual Holiday Bazaar Spectacular – – Tamia Sorensen
Fa-La-La-La-La-Lummi
Grange! The Lummi Island Grange is delighted to kick off this Yuletide Season with our Annual Holiday Bazaar Spectacular. We are thrilled to present creations made by over twenty-five talented local artists, craftspersons and vendors. As per tradition, the Bazaar will be held on the first Saturday in December (the 7th) from10 AM to 2 PM (Admission Free). Santa’s Café will be open from 10 AM to 1:30 PM and will be selling a delectable range of sweets and savories as well as hot beverages.
As an additional surprise, and to supplement the main event on Saturday, we will be hosting a Preview and Purchase Holiday Party on Friday, December 6th, from 6-8 PM. Wine, cider, cheese and assorted snacks will be served and there is an admission donation (for Friday evening only) of $5.00. Come along to share in the holiday magic, score some sweet holiday gift treasures, catch up with neighbors and friends, and enjoy some truly decadent holiday refreshments. We look forward to seeing you all on Friday and/or Saturday!
Support your local Search and Rescue. Get lost.
ISLAND LIBRARY – IT BELONGS TO YOU – – Joan Keiper
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 – 8:00 Saturday 10:00 – 4:00
Now that the remodeling is finished, programs are back! Come and enjoy our enlarged space.
Ongoing Events
Preschool Story Time – Themed stories and other amusements for young children, monthly, Island Library, December 10, 6:30-7:00 PM, Ages 3 – 5.
Upcoming Events
Let’s Make Presents – Make great gifts for family and friend with Tammy LaPlante, Thurs., December 5, 2:30-3:30 PM, Grades K-5.
Treasure Hunting with Dal Neitzel. Join Dal for an evening of stories about treasure hunting with slides, sounds and video. Dal will talk about Forrest Fenn, an eccentric millionaire from Santa Fe who hid his treasure and wrote a poem with nine clues to its location. Follow the poem, find the treasure and it’s yours. Be empowered to start your own search for Forrest Fenn’s hidden treasure. Island Library, Saturday, November 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, Teen and Adults.
Julie Trimingham’s Mockingbird – Julie will share her debut novel, Mockingbird, with readings, pictures of Cuba, conversation and refreshments. Island Library, Sunday, December 8, 3:30 to 4:30 PM, Adults.
Please note that the library will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28.
The Friends of Island Library (FOIL) Board meets the second Monday of the month at the library. FOIL members are community volunteers who work diligently on behalf of the Island Library. The next meeting will be Monday December 9 at the Island Library, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. All are invited.
“Traffic signals in New York City are just rough guidelines.” – David Letterman
LIFAC meeting schedule – – Mike McKenzie
Lummi Island Ferry Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesdays, December 3, 2013, and January 7, 2014 at the Fire Hall. Meetings start at 6:30 PM and adjourn at 7:40.
The committee will focus on plans of action re: electronic ticketing, ferry operations cost management, the “55-45” split of fares and other accounting issues, and long-range vision and research for a replacement ferry.
All meetings are open sessions and include a public comments period during which anybody can speak on any topic for 3 minutes maximum.
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Here’s some more early Lummi Island History from Peggy Aiston’s collection.
1982 July The Post Office was located near where Earl and Donna Granger now live. Mr. Beach had his cabin near the waterfront.
1883 June A letter in the Whatcom Reveille regarding the mineral wealth of Whatcom County said in part: “The most valuable formation is the Cretaceous sandstone with its many veins of coal and iron. It crops out on the north end of Lummi Island. (Recent airplane magnetometer surveys show extremely high concentration of iron in the northern part of the island.)
July The Whatcom Reveille reported that Islander Frederick F. Lane had marketed a canoe-load of potatoes and “garden truck” on the mainland.
December The steamer Evangel was carrying U.S. Mail and Wells Fargo express on the Island Route from Seattle to island points, including Beach, every Wednesday and Saturday.
mid 1880’s (LLD) During this period some of the settlers included Frank Reel who located on the present Earl Granger’s property were Mr. Parker, Harry Rambeau, G.T. Bumstead, James Chappell, Arthur & Arden Payne, and Mr. Peterson.
William and Harrison Bacus organized the Bacus Lumber Co. with headquarters at the Reel place. In 1891 William Bacus obtained title to the quarter section between the present Beach Store and the school house.
1884 Apparently there was no school on Lummi Island as early as 1884. Frederick F. Lane said settlers would soon present a petition asking that their island be constituted a school district. He said there were sufficient number of settlers now on island to justify the demand. Under the present arrangement they are compelled to do without school privileges.
The year 1884 was the first full calendar year of the county with its present boundaries, the division having been made late in the preceding fall. The population of the county was given as 3,095, of which 560 lived in Whatcom, 150 in New Whatcom, 80 in Bellingham, 40 in Fairhaven and 20 on Lummi Island. Two thirds of the people lived outside of the Bellingham Bay region.
January Anna (Annie), daughter of Christian and Clara Tuttle was born January 4.
March George T. Fonda deeded to William Legoe 137.92 acres in T37.l. Fonda had the original patent on this property, the 7th granted on Lummi Island. Legoe Bay was named for William Legoe who came to the county in 1882.
August Frederick F. Lane of Lummi Island was in Whatcom saying Islanders wanted a separate voting precinct. They must either cross the bay to Whatcom to vote, or lose their political rights.
October On October 17, the newspaper Reveille reported that F.F. Lane of Lummi Island had demonstrated that tobacco could be grown successfully in this county. And in October, 1893, prizes of the Northwestern Fair were awarded to Islanders C.P. Bowden for oats, J.G. Chappell for cucumbers and muskmelon, and F.F. Lane for apples.
November Two white men named Ryan and Walters sailed from Victoria in a sloop several days ago with 19 Chinamen whom they intended to smuggle into Wash. Territory near Port Townsend. The sloop upset and the whole party drowned.
The Whatcom Reveille revealed that W.H. Beach had closed his logging camp on Lummi Island and taken up farming. The drop in the price of lumber was given as the reason. (This was Wade H. Beach for whom Lummi Island’s first post office, Beach, was named.) He was the first postmaster.
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