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WINTER 2010
Imagine Our Surprise!
Page 3
Bush-Brown Turtle Hurdle
Pages 4, 5
Creating a Sanctuary
Page 6
Galloway W
oodlands Woodlands
Protected
Page 7
Thank You,
Summer Interns
Pages 8, 9
BLT Annual Meeting Recap
Page 10
- We Need You
- Thank You, Ashleigh
Page 11
A Helping Hand
Pages 12, 13
Glorious Gifts
from the Sea
Pages 14, 15
Tributes & M
emorials
Memorials
Printed in the USA on
recycled paper with
vegetable-based inks.
Kenneth Kramer’s land overlooks Barnstable Harbor
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n June a certified letter from
a Boston law firm announced
that BLT was named in the
will of Kenneth Kramer.
His will simply stated, “I give
to Barnstable Land Trust of Cotuit, Massachusetts, the parcel of
real estate located in Barnstable,
Massachusetts, identified by me as
Lot B containing 6 acres of land
more or less as shown on a plan
entitled …”
This was a first. According to
BLT Executive Director Jaci Barton, “BLT had never before received a gift of land by will from
someone we did not know. It was
a lovely surprise!”
A search of BLT records yielded
no documentation of Mr. Kramer
having ever been a member or
ever donating to BLT. Why then
did Mr. Kramer choose to donate
his land to Barnstable Land Trust?
Out on his gorgeous property,
the reason became clear. His old
colonial house sits atop a hill 88
feet north of Route 6A and just
west of The Barnstable Tavern.
The house overlooks a rolling field
that slopes gently to the marsh and
abuts land on Rendezvous Creek,
just west of the entrance to the
Barnstable Harbor boat basin.
Views of Sandy Neck are framed
by stately trees over the parcel.
Barnstable Village is the only
area in the Town of Barnstable
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Barnstable
Land Trust
Office
407 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
508.771.2585
Mailing
P.O. Box 224
Cotuit, MA 02635
Email
BLT@cape.com
Website
www.BLT.org
Board of Directors
President
Carol Carter
Cotuit
Vice President Lee Ann Hesse
West Barnstable
Treasurer
Joe Wood
Hyannis Port
Clerk
Janet Eshbaugh
Osterville
Board Members
Polly Dana-Schumacher
Barnstable
Joseph E. Hawley
Centerville
Bill Keto
Cotuit
Tom Mullen
West Barnstable
James C. O’Conor
Centerville
Tim O’Keeffe
West Hyannisport
W. Bruce Wallin
Cotuit
Surprise...from page 1
that still has zoning for oneacre house lots. There are
many more parcels of land in
Barnstable Village than you
might imagine which have
houses near the road and extensive acreage behind them.
Full development of all these
lots would radically alter the
character of the village.
“We affectionately refer to
them as ‘bowling alley lots,’”
continued Jaci, “because they
are long and narrow, stretching from the Old Kings Highway to the shore. The early
settlers were granted these
strips so that each family had
a piece of woods, meadow and
marsh and water access. Many
of these landscapes abut or are
part of the sensitive resource
area known as the Sandy Neck/
Barnstable Harbor Area of
Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). Historically,
many of them were farmed and
cattle grazed out on the salt
marshes.”
On the west, the Kramer
land abuts salt marsh owned by
Massachusetts Audubon Soci-
Rick Walters
Cummaquid
Executive Director
Jaci Barton
Director of Development
Jane Harvey
Office Manager
Chris Adams
Land Management
Red Bansfield
An old
stone
and brick
gatepost
marks the
southern
boundary of
the Kramer
property
On the plan the land is beyond an “old brick gatepost,”
situated almost 500 feet back
from the road. It serves as a
backdrop for an old stone foundation, presumably footings for
an abandoned barn that once
sat quietly in the lower field.
This is a very special gift of
land, made all the more curious
by the way it came to BLT and
the stories it has to tell. We’re
hoping to learn more about Mr.
Kramer so that we can honor
this generous man who cared
for his land and placed his trust
in BLT.
If you knew Kenneth Kramer or you know his land, call
the BLT office and talk with
Jaci or e-mail her at jaci@BLT.
org. She’d love to hear from
you!
Resources Editor
Olivia H. Miller
Graphic Design
Sue Oslund
BlueSky DesignWorks
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ety, one of the first gifts of land
made to Audubon back in the
1950s. BLT owns four acres
next to that, including the site
of the former Cobb boathouse
at the end of Rendezvous Lane.
Thanks to Mr. Kramer’s bequest, the existing sanctuary
has now been expanded to 23
acres.
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Bush-Brown Turtle Hurdle
he Bush-Brown Property has been
on Barnstable Village’s acquisition
priority list for more than 26 years.
For the past two and a half years, Barnstable
Land Trust has been facilitating the preservation of 17 acres nearest Barnstable Fire
District’s well #1. The land not only abuts
the existing water supply, it also falls 90%
within the zone of contribution to that well,
is a critical link in the Cape Cod Pathway,
and is habitat for state-listed threatened species.
Initially, a three-pronged approach was
recommended to fund the acquisition: the
State, the Town and the Fire District. To
facilitate the acquisition, BLT paid The
Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts’
Paula Goldberg to write a State Drinking
Water Supply Protection Grant, which was
approved in January of 2009 in the amount
of $357,813.
On May 4th, with a standing room only
crowd of more than 180 District voters,
the acquisition was approved by an overwhelming 80% majority. Voters authorized
$257,187 to acquire the land and cover
some associated costs.
On May 21st applause broke out when the
Town Council supported the Community
Preservation Committee’s recommendation and unanimously authorized $200,000
toward the purchase. At that point, funding
was in place with less than six weeks left to
meet the State’s June 30th closing deadline.
The land is identified by the Mass. Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program as habitat for
the Eastern Box
Turtle. Unexpectedly, the hurdle to
protect the turtle
proved too high
to jump in the requisite time. State
funding was lost.
Winter 2010 In August, while considering a reapplication to the State, the Bush-Brown family
made a magnanimous gesture. They would
forego the State’s share and sell the land for
$442,187 (the Town and District’s share) if
the District would continue to press forward
to get the deal
done by yearend. The District agreed.
Since BLT
had put untold
resources into
the project,
we continued
to facilitate
the purchase
in whatever
way possible.
In December,
BLT entered
into an agreement with the
State to hold
funds set aside
by the Bush-Brown family. These funds
will be used for turtle protective measures
in accordance with the agreement.
In addition to the turtle agreement, BLT
agreed to dig into our Green Fund for
$10,000 to help the District cover some of
its associated project costs. BLT also accepted responsibility to maintain the existing walking trail that runs from Phinney’s
Lane to Pine Lane so that it will always remain accessible to the public.
When the land is finally purchased, it
will be protected by a permanent conservation restriction, jointly held by BLT and
the Town. The conservation restriction will
protect the existing well, provide for a potential future water supply, preserve a vital
link in the Cape Cod Pathway and enhance
habitat for one of Mother Nature’s oldest
living creatures.
www.BLT.org
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Creating a Sanctuary…
One Parcel at a Time
Inset: Dr. Charles Herberger and his daughter Bebe Brock
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“
’m a ‘washashore’,” is how Dr. Charles
(Chuck) Herberger jokingly describes
himself. Although he may not have
been born on the Cape, his roots here are
deep. The 89-year-old retired English professor lives in the Centerville homestead
that he shared with his late wife Melvina,
neé Crosby. The stately home was built in
1858 by Gorham Crosby, Melvina’s greatgrandfather and is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
In June Dr. Herberger donated a .83acre parcel of salt marsh on Pheasant Way
in Centerville to Barnstable Land Trust. It
is one of two remaining parcels of what
were once the extensive Crosby family land
holdings. The property is also adjacent to a
2.77-acre piece of land donated to BLT in
2000 by Sylvia and Jack Furman. Together,
the parcels create a 3.60-acre wildlife sanctuary, buffering the Centerville River and
nearby herring run from pollution.
“I decided to give the parcel to BLT
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makes sense,” Dr. Herberger explained. “I
was pleased to find out that there was an
adjacent lot already owned by BLT. It feels
good to be able to do this. My wife would
be very much in favor of making this gift.
Melvina was a bird lover. She loved animals and nature.”
Dr. Herberger, Professor Emeritus at
Nasson College in Maine, has written numerous books. He is the author of Three
Centuries of Centerville Scenes: Vignettes
of a Cape Cod Village. Much of the content
stems from the historical records of Evelyn
Crosby, Melvina’s maiden aunt who resided
in the Centerville homestead on Main Street
until her death in 1976 at age 95. She was
a real estate agent and town meeting representative until the year before she died.
“Evelyn knew so many people in Centerville. She kept eleven notebooks,” said
Dr. Herberger, “and she planned to write
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Winter 2010
Sanctuary...from page 4
a history of the village. Before she died, she gave me
the notebooks and said, ‘Maybe you’ll write it, Chuck.’
And I did.”
The area is rich in history. The Crosby homestead
was originally a farm on 35 acres; the house was also
an inn. “We have the old register,” Dr. Herberger said,
“and the room numbers are still on the doors. Gorham
ran a stagecoach that would meet trains from Boston
and New York. He had 32 horses that he kept in two
barns.”
Also of historical significance is the nearby herring
run. Annually, the herring run from Nantucket Sound
into East Bay, then up the Centerville River by the
Herberger property to Lake Wequaquet. The area was
once the site of a successful artificial pearl manufacturing business (see below). The company, which began
in 1917 and closed around 1950, was internationally
famous; its pearls were described as “virtually indistinguishable” from natural pearls. “Two of the [three] successful [pearl] essence makers are in Europe – the other
is at Hyannis, on Cape Cod,” wrote journalist Lemuel
C. Hall in 1921.
BLT is grateful to Dr. Herberger for his donation of
land. Historically, wetlands were considered “wastelands,” and were destroyed by draining, filling and
dumping. Because of their capacity to provide protection from flood waters and the importance to flora and
fauna, wetlands are now given a higher level of protection and are recognized for their diversity. Thanks to Dr.
Herberger, wildlife in the area now has an even bigger
safe haven.
“Essence of Pearl”
Did you know that “essence of pearl,” used to make artificial pearls, originated in Hyannis?
During World War I, in the old Hyannis Yacht Club building on Pleasant Street, chemist Edward
Petow developed a chemical process that would bind herring scales – which he reduced
to a silvery liquid – to glass beads used as “pearls.” Petow dipped the beads in the silvery
herring scale concoction, labeled Essence D’Orient, and voila! Perfect artificial pearls. Over
time, Petow secured the rights to herring runs all along the New England coast. Locally, the
beads, or “Priscilla Pearls,” became popular. By some accounts, only the best experts and
chemical analysis could detect it from the genuine pearl. Petow’s company, Cape Cod United
Products Co., thrived until overseas competition and the 1930s depressed economy curtailed
its successful run.
Winter 2010 ~ Reprinted from Resources, Winter 2001, by Dana Hornig,
based on an article by James L. Coogan, Jr., The Barnstable Patriot, 1996
www.BLT.org
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O
Galloway Woodlands Protected
n June 28th BLT completed the 3.5acre Galloway Woodlands purchase
in Cotuit.
The Galloway property had
been a priority for many years
but it was neighborhood
support that started the ball
rolling on the conservation
initiative. When the owners of the property agreed
to sell the land to BLT at
below fair market value,
there was one stipulation
– the purchase had to be
completed before the end
of 2008.
In June, to meet State grant guidelines, BLT repaid the loan and took title
to the Galloway Property. At the time,
about $20,000 remained to be raised.
The crowning glory came in
August during Gifts from the Sea
when an anonymous donor offered to complete the fundraising
effort. “It came as a complete
surprise and totally energized
the crowd,” said Jaci. “The
generosity of our supporters
never ceases to amaze me.”
“Significant local support allowed BLT to step
confidently to the plate.
However, it soon became
clear that the economic
downturn had dramatically
affected promised gifts,”
according to BLT Executive Director Jaci Barton.
“Our choices were to walk
away…or to persevere.”
Looking to the future
and remaining optimistic, BLT took a risk
and went out on a limb. The Board voted
to dip into the BLT Green Fund to front
$135,000 and for the first time in its history, BLT took out a loan. The $100,000
loan came from the Thomsen Land Fund
of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation
Trusts, a Cape-wide organization that offers
technical support to member organizations.
The Compact also “pre-acquired” the land
so that Barnstable Land Trust could remain
eligible for grant funding opportunities.
With disaster averted, BLT made good
use of the winter and spring seasons to
replenish the Green Fund and repay The
Compact. We applied for several grants and
requested funding from the Town’s Community Preservation Act.
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Galloway Woodlands Project. The State approved a Conservation Partnership Grant.
Generous gifts from individuals and grants
from the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings
Bank Charitable Foundation, the William
Wharton Trust and the Bafflin Foundation
got BLT closer to fulfilling our funding
goal.
The Galloway Property is a
classic pine-oak forest that falls
within the Little River Greenbelt,
a major corridor in our community’s Open Space Plan. It creates
a 183-acre zone of privately protected fields and forest, which protect water
quality, provide scenic enjoyment and allow for passive recreational opportunities.
Now that the Galloway Property has
been protected, a new
access point off Old
Post Road into the
adjacent Eagle Pond
Sanctuary has been
created to help reroute
foot traffic away from
sensitive areas.
Special thanks to
everyone who helped
protect the Galloway
Woodlands.
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Thank You, Summer Interns
he Elisabeth Eaton Clark internship
made it again possible to hire added
support for BLT’s busy summer season. Our workload would be considerably
more challenging without these talented
young people!
Lloyd Gould, 21, a senior at Hofstra
University majoring in business, grew up in
Cotuit and comes from a family with deep
roots in environmental causes. He credits
his grandmother, Anne Gould, longtime
BLT member and past president, with playing a big role in his appreciation of the environment.
Because of Lloyd’s connection to Cotuit,
we turned his attention to the newly acquired Galloway Woodlands. He scoped out
a new trail to create a southern entrance into
the adjacent Eagle Pond Sanctuary, trimming and clipping bushes and branches.
“The cool thing is we’re not cutting trees,”
Lloyd said. “We’re trying to leave things as
wild as possible.”
care about the environment and love being
outdoors,” Patrick said.
Because Gifts from the Sea quickly becomes an “all hands on deck” event, Patrick
helped with the annual fundraiser, too. He
designed many silent and live auction displays and gift certificates, and managed the
critical task of networking computers and
printers for use at the event. Patrick also
took on the tedious job of inputting information about special events into the many
online calendars. In addition, he worked
alongside Lloyd to assist with the creation
of the new trail into Eagle Pond.
“The internship was varied,” Patrick
said. “It really helped me figure out what I
like to do.”
Lloyd also helped with Gifts from the
Sea, BLT’s annual fundraiser. He worked
closely with BLT Director of Development
Jane Harvey, acquiring necessary permits
for the event and seeking donations for auction items and food. “Asking business owners was hard,” Lloyd admitted, “but for the
most part, people were happy to help.
“I learned so much,” he added. “Especially with Galloway, I feel like I’ve helped
build a legacy. The path will be there for a
long time and it’s neat to know it is something I did.”
Patrick Hemberger, 19, completed his
freshman year at UMass Amherst, majoring in civil engineering. Born in Wisconsin,
he’s lived in Cotuit since he was ten. An
Eagle Scout, Patrick heard about the internship from his father who is on BLT’s “Go
Green” email list.
Working for BLT was a nice fit. “I really
Winter 2010
Lloyd Gould (l) and Patrick Hemberger blaze the new trail
on BLT’s Galloway Property into Eagle Pond
Thanks, Lloyd and Patrick. Your willingness to take on many tasks, no matter how
small or large, was of great assistance to
BLT. We wish you success in all your future
endeavors!
Help keep the summer internship
program alive. Donate to the Elisabeth
Eaton Clark Internship Fund at BLT,
P.O. Box 224, Cotuit MA 02635.
www.BLT.org
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BLT Annual Meeting Recap
Election of Officers
BLT held its 26th Annual Meeting on November 6th at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in
Osterville. An important part of the meeting is the election of new board members and officers. Newly elected officers are President Carol Carter, Vice President Lee Ann Hesse,
Treasurer Joe Wood, and Clerk Janet Eshbaugh; re-elected to the Board are Joe Hawley,
Bill Keto, Tom Mullen, Tim O’Keeffe and Rick Walters; and new to the Board are Polly
Dana-Schumacher and James O’Conor. We thank each of them for their efforts to help
BLT achieve its mission of preserving land in the Town of Barnstable.
Special Thanks to Chris Babcock
Chris Babcock stepped down from the BLT Board after completing his second threeyear term. He brought to the Board a special kind of focused energy. Always well organized and prepared, Chris challenged us with tough questions and fostered spirited debate.
His enthusiasm for the cause will be greatly missed.
Founders’ Award Recipient
BLT presented Susan Nickerson of Cummaquid with the 2009 Founders’ Award. The award
is given annually to “an individual, organization,
business or governmental agency for having the
vision to empower the people of Barnstable to preserve the essence of Cape Cod – its open spaces
and natural resources, wetlands, woodland and
wildlife.”
An avid sailor and passionate environmentalist,
Sue has spent her entire career promoting efforts
to protect, preserve and sustain the Cape’s fragile
environment. Her impressive career includes water resource protection work at the County Health Comrades-in-Arms Jaci Barton and Sue Nickerson
Department and Cape Cod Planning and Economic
Development Commission; ten years as Executive Director of the Association to Preserve
Cape Cod; and four years as Executive Director of the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound,
where she established the Soundkeeper Program. She was a consultant at The Horsley Witten Group, where she worked on water resource protection at local, state and federal levels.
Sue also served on the Town Conservation Commission, and was an active volunteer promoting major open space purchases by the Town in the 1980s.
Now at the helm of the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen’s Association, Sue is
working to promote fisheries conservation and fishing sustainability. “The fish population
is at desperately low levels,” she said. “It is crucial for the fishing industry to survive and
be successful.”
The issues are complicated and difficult, Sue admits, but she remains optimistic. “There
has always been a strong environmental ethic and awareness here, starting in the 1960s
with the creation of the National Seashore. That conscious concern for the environment
continues today. I feel very fortunate to be involved in the environmental movement on
Cape Cod.”
continued on page 9
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Winter 2010
Sue Nickerson was responsible for forging the
extensive coalition of conservation, business
and real estate interests that persuaded the
Legislature to enact the three most vital
pieces of state legislation to affect the Cape’s
environment:
•Cape Cod Commission, the creation of the county’s
regional regulatory land use authority;
•Cape Cod Land Bank, a new dedicated stream of
revenue for land preservation, which resulted in 4,450
acres preserved Cape-wide between 1999-2007;
•Upper Cape Wildlife and Water Supply Reserve
converted management control of the 15,000-acre
Mass. Military Reservation from the military to the state
environmental agencies.
Sue Nickerson at a 1989 State House rally for
the Cape Cod Commission
Thank you, Sue.
Where would we be without you?!
BLT recognized Polly Dana-Schumacher with its Volunteer of
the Year Award. A longtime BLT member, Polly has an extensive
professional background in volunteer management and has been
leading recruitment efforts at BLT over the past year, helping with
major events such as Nature’s Canvas and Gifts from the Sea. In
addition, she drafted a volunteer survey (available at www.BLT.
org) to better match volunteer interests with BLT needs, has crafted
volunteer job descriptions and oversees the numerous individuals
who agree to donate their time and energy. “It is a joy to work with
Polly,” said BLT Executive Director Jaci Barton. “Her enthusiasm
is infectious and volunteers are drawn to her. We love her so much
we asked her – and she agreed – to join the BLT Board. Now she
can weave her magic at all levels!”
photo by Paul Rifkin
Volunteer of the Year
Polly Dana-Schumacher
in action at the Annual
Meeting!
Hats Off to Jaci Barton
photo by Paul Rifkin
As the Annual Meeting came to a close, outgoing President Joe Hawley honored Executive Director Jaci Barton for what will be 25 years of service to BLT starting in 2010.
Commenting on her numerous contributions to the Town of Barnstable – including her
many years as a town councilor, council president and an advocate of open space preservation – Joe described the move in
1985 to hire Jaci as “a major step
forward for this organization…
Her leadership has brought BLT
further than even she could have
imagined,” he said, noting the
increase from .69 acres of land
protected by BLT in 1985 to 755
acres today. (For the full version
of Joe’s comments, go to www.
BLT.org and click on the Annual
Immediate Past President Joe Hawley honors BLT Executive Director
Meeting.)
Jaci Barton while new President Carol Carter looks on
Winter 2010
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We Need You
More than 85 percent of our land preservation
efforts are funded by individuals like you.
Thank You, Ashleigh
Support Barnstable Land Trust through:
•Membership
Your membership sustains BLT. Invest in Barnstable by helping to
preserve land for future generations.
•Gifts in Memory or Honor of
Memorialize or honor a friend or family member with a special gift.
•Gift Membership
For the person who has everything! Send us your gift together with
their name and address and we’ll send along a packet that shows
you care about them and the environment.
•Corporate Matching Gifts
See if your employer has a matching gifts program to enhance
your charitable gift. Some employers will double or even triple your
personal contribution!
•Land Donation/Conservation Restriction
Protect a beloved natural area.
Preserving your land may entitle
you to income tax, property tax and
estate tax savings.
•Planned Giving
Charitable annuities, charitable
trusts and life insurance policies
are among the many ways to create
a future gift to BLT in your estate
plans. Each has unique benefits
for you. Call BLT or talk with your
advisors about a planned gift.
•Bequest
The Kramer land bequest
Including a gift of cash or land in
your will converts your lifetime
commitment to protect land into a
lasting legacy.
How to Donate Now:
• With a check made payable to BLT
Send to P.O. Box 224, Cotuit MA 02635
• With a credit card
It’s easy to make a secure online donation on our website at BLT.
org using AuctionPay or call us with your credit card information
and we’ll do it for you.
• With Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
To donate a gift of securities please notify BLT. Then pass these
instructions along to your broker or advisor:
TD Wealth Management Services, Inc.
DTC Clearing 0226 – National Financial Services
For Barnstable Land Trust • Account #C62-598631
Please feel free to call us at 508-771-2585. Thank you!
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Ashleigh McCord representing BLT at
River Day 2009
Ashleigh McCord, BLT’s 2009
AmeriCorps member, spent
her year of service working on
land management analyses
of BLT’s 118 properties. She
scoured BLT records to inventory
each property, identified
regulating jurisdictions, noted
easements, rights-of-way and
other restrictions on each
property, determined access
and parking issues, updated
and recommended management
actions.
As Ashleigh’s supervisor Red
Bansfield explained, “Preserving
land means more than simply
keeping it in its natural state.
Each property is unique and has
different requirements. Now all
the management information is
available to us in one electronic
file.”
Ashleigh also helped develop
a management plan and a
timeline for invasive species
plant removal for BLT’s East Bay
Road property. In addition, she
represented BLT at River Day, a
popular community event.
We are grateful to Ashleigh
for her hard work and dedication
to BLT’s land preservation and
management efforts.
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A Helping Hand
ut for dogs, Dick tenEyck may not have
found Barnstable Land Trust.
The Osterville summer resident was researching trails for his forthcoming book,
Doggy Walks and Destinations: Cape Cod.
He came across the BLT website and noticed we were seeking volunteers; one area
with which we sought help was the office
computers.
Dick, who had
recently been laid
off from his job
in financial asset
management,
is proficient with
computers. He had
time and expertise.
The idea of helping
a nonprofit made
sense. “I really believe you can’t take
unless you give
back,” he said.
“I checked the switches, which had been
donated ten years ago, and that was it. We
bought three new switches for $40…and it
was like the faucets opened! What a nice
moment – a small investment that resulted
in a big return.”
Dick called his involvement with BLT
eye opening. “I am reassured that we have
‘stewards,’ in the
truest nature of the
word, watching over
precious resources. I
gained a deep appreciation of how hard
it is for people who
are interested in protecting things to do
it right.”
Dick is finalizing
his “doggy walks”
guide, which should
be available this
coming spring. The
Dick tenEyck and Kelley at BLT’s East Bay Road
self-published book
Dick came in a
property in Osterville
includes nearly 100
few hours a week to
trails from Bourne
help with program
to Provincetown, which, according to Dick,
inventory, software purchasing, licensing,
aren’t well known, aren’t dangerous and
installation, and virus protection. He also
have a rewarding view. (For more informaspent time troubleshooting. “I really enjoy
tion, visit www.DoggyWalksAndDestinasqueezing every ounce of efficiency out of
tions.com.)
the existing technology to make everything
BLT is grateful that Dick tenEyck’s diliwork better.”
gent research led him to us. He ultimately
One nagging issue was speed…or lack
provided us with much-needed technical
thereof. “The computers were running ten
advice and assistance.
times slower than normal,” he explained. “I
If you are interested in volunteering,
didn’t know if it was a memory issue or an
internal connection problem. I tried some go to www.BLT.org, click “Donate Your
things and then had an ‘aha! moment’ when Time,” complete the Volunteer Interest
I realized the problem was internal routing. Form and hit submit!
Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is a private nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission
is to preserve the unique character of Barnstable for future generations through
the acquisition and conservation of open spaces and natural resources, wetland,
woodlands and wildlife in the seven villages of Barnstable.
Winter 2010 www.BLT.org
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Glorious Gifts
from the Sea
“Mother Nature takes care of those who take care of her.”
- Jaci Barton, BLT Executive Director
O
nce again we were blessed with a gorgeous
summer evening for Gifts from the Sea, BLT’s
annual fundraiser. Special thanks to our hosts,
the O’Brien Family, who graciously donated the site
overlooking Cotuit’s Sampson’s Island. Heartfelt thanks
to our generous sponsors, the many individual and
business donors, and all our volunteers. We could not
have done it without you.
Proceeds from the event help protect Barnstable’s
natural landscapes, critical wildlife habitats, scenic vistas
and open spaces.
SPONSORS
Platinum
Emerson Investment
Management, Inc.
Gold
Cape Cod Five Cents
Savings Bank
Silver
Bank of Cape Cod
Hayden Building Movers
Horsley Witten Group
John-Lawrence Funeral Home
E.B. Norris & Son
Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc.
Silvia & Silvia Associates, Inc.
Bronze
Photos by of Paul Rifkin
C.H. Newton
Cape Cod Media Group
Capizzi Home Improvement
DePaola, Begg & Associates
Dowling & O’Neil Insurance Agency
J.J. Delaney, Inc.
Joyce Landscaping, Inc.
Lawrence Lynch Corp.
Leonard Insurance Agency, Inc.
Michael E. Scott, Esq., Nutter,
McClennen & Fish
Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency
Rogers & Marney, Inc.
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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Jack Adams
Aegean Pizza
All Cape Cook’s Supply
Allied/Republic Waste Services
Christine Anderson
Anonymous
Antonia’s Flowers
Aqua Grille Bistro & Bar
Aquacultural Research Corporation
Rob Ashworth
Barnstable Bottle Shoppe
Barnstable Restaurant & Tavern
Barnstable Sea Farms
Bartlett Tree Experts
Janet & Chuck Bauer
Bay Spirit Tours
Beach Point Oysters
Beard Chevrolet-Subaru
Beautiful Things by Aeva
Frank Best
Bird Watchers General Store
The Black Cat Tavern
Books By The Sea
Borello Travel & Tours
Botello Home Center
Bouse House Enterprises, Inc.
Bow & Arrow Stove & Fireplace
Bradford’s Hardware
Bonnie Brewer
Karen Fitzgerald Buckley
Bush Gardens
Cahoon Museum of American Art
Cape Cod Beer
Cape Cod Belt
Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Cookery
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Cape Cod Oyster Co.
Cape Cod Package Store
Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra
Cape Leisure
Cape Playhouse
Carol & Len Carter
Catania Hospitality Group
Center for Healing Therapies-Reiki
by the Sea
Centerville Jewelers
Charlie’s Music
Coastal Equipment Rentals, Inc.
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Cotuit Fire Department
Cotuit Fresh Market
Cotuit Oyster Company
Cotuit Sea Farms
Cotuit Solar LLC
Cruceros Australis
Ellen & John Culver
Carole Ann Danner
Carmen DeRaleau
Eastern Mountain Sports
Mary Ellis
Exit 5 Gallery
Winter 2010 Fancy’s Market
FedEx Kinko’s
Five Bays Bistro
Audrey Forge
Forget-Me-Not Gardens
Patricia Foster
Alex Frazee
James Mayne Freeheart
Anne Gould
Lloyd Gould
Graham Eliot Interior Design
Grain & Vine Spirit Shoppe
Richard Gregory-Allen
Jeb Handy
Sue Handy
Harden Furniture
Cynthia Hayden
The Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit
Paul Howard
Hyannis Country Garden
Hyannis Package Store
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
Hyannis Yacht Club
Hyannisport Club
Hy-Line Cruises
Island Merchant
The Islander at Crosby Boat Yard
Jimmy’s Sushi
Jean Keavy
Sam Keavy
KenMark Office Systems
Leona Kevorkian
KMP Design
Kon Limousine Service
La Mer Concierge
Lahuen Co.
Richard Largay
Craig Larson
Leslie Spencer’s Artisans Studio
Liberty Liquors
Carol Travers Lummus
Michael MacMahon
Mahoney’s Garden Center
Marjon Print & Frame Shop
Margrit Mason
Mattakeese Wharf Restaurant
Susan O’Brien McLean
Alison McMurry
Mermaid’s Dream
J. Miller Picture Framer & Gallery
Moran Woodworks at West Barnstable
Tables
Liz Mumford
Ellen Mycock
The National Marine Life Center
Marian Waldron Nicastro
Nirvana Coffee Company
Elva O’Brien
Oceana
Sandy O’Connor
OHMWorks, Inc.
Osterville Fish
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Carol-Jean O’Toole
Oyster Harbors Club Inc.
Pain D’Avignon
Ellen Perkins
Jacqueline Plummer
Mari Poss
Preta Cafe
Provincetown Tennessee Williams
Festival
Puritan of Cape Cod
Razzmatazz Hair Studio
Regatta of Cotuit
Gretchen Reilly
Dave Rickel
Paul Rifkin
Sara David Ringler
Arthur & Barbara Rittel
Robert E. Guertin Jeweler Inc.
Roche Bros., Inc.
Holly Rogers
Anne Sandstrom
Sandwich Glass Museum
Thomas Schmauder
Sea of Beads
Carol & Bob Seidler
Sepia
Siena Restaurant
Skyfield by The Sea
Sports Port
Star Market
The Steamship Authority
Stop & Shop Supermarket
(Marstons Mills)
Stop & Shop Supermarket (Mashpee)
Strategies for Wellness
Summer House Natural Soaps
Scott Terry
Ted Theodores
Three Bays Preservation
To Taste
Peaco Todd
Uncommon Cafe
Undercover Tent & Party
Village Orchids
Vintage Flowers of Osterville
Lance Walker
Bruce Wallin
Lynn Wallin
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
West Barnstable Fire Department
West Barnstable Tables
Debbie West
Kate Whouley
Wianno Club
Wianno Grille
Wimpy’s Seafood Cafe & Market
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Yankee Accent
Yoga on the Beach
Jane Zulkiewicz
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Tributes And Memorial Gifts
In Honor of…
Valdus Adamkus
from Rima & Romas Bričkus
Catherine Alexander
from Chris Alexander
Virginia & Andrew Carothers
from Jane Waldmann
The Fitzpatrick Grandchildren
from John & Judith Fitzpatrick
Annie & Sarah Hill
from Joan & David Hill
James A. Jenkins
from Jacqueline & Donald Martin
Diane Kovanda
from Jamila Kovanda
Bob Livingston
from Abraham Dietz, MD & Nancy Dietz
Fran Parks
from Mr. & Mrs. Victor Mastro
Lucien & Diane Poyant
from Thomas J. & Evelyn R. Mullen
Saving Cordwood
from Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Kanzer
Fletcher & Forrest Wartig
from Susan Klaiber & Molly Bidwell
Dr. John B. Wright
from Elizabeth C. Wright
In Memory of…
Thomas R. Adams
from Virginia Adams
Elizabeth Almy
from John Bidwell, Jr.
Margaret Bianchi
from Roanne Neuwirth
Bill & Eleanor
from Susan A. & Ralph B. Bartley
Charles & Dorothy Bodurtha
from James H. & Elisabeth C. Bodurtha
Edwin Bragdon
from Mrs. Richard A. Reilly
Cora & Leonard Burch
from Betsy B. Frisby
Bette Mae Burrell
from Lawrence & Bettina Brown
Carol
from Joseph C. Segar
Betsy Cochran
from Joseph W. & Kristan Madison
Ellen M. Coggeshall
from Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Coggeshall
Anna Dana
from Polly Dana-Schumacher & William
Schumacher
Anthony J. DeCrosta
from Susan A. DeCrosta
Patricia Colbert Donovan
from James & Nancy Colbert
Long Ellis
from Richard Simons
Page 14 Jane Eshbaugh
from Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Eshbaugh
Don Everett
from Clifton C. Wolfe
Marian DiRenzo Ferine
from John W. Ferine
Cathy Hayden
from Cynthia C. Hayden
Townie Hornor
from Mrs. Townsend Hornor
Carol Hurley
from Susan & Peter Morgan
Karen
from Dr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Grammaticas
Ed Klar
from Barbara & Arthur Rittel
Kenneth D. Kramer
from Richard & Winifred Kramer
John Leveroni
from Tim Leveroni & Dan Leveroni
Sandy Lewis
from John Robert Lewis & Eliza Owen Baise
Lewis E. Mass
from Barbara & Arthur Rittel
Russ & Amy Mather
from Susan & John Brennan
Catharine Miller
from Cynthia C. Hayden
Helen S. Minkel
from Herbert P. Minkel, Jr.
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Tributes And Memorial Gifts
In Memory of… (continued)
Ellsworth D. Mitchell
from Ruth C. Mitchell
Joan Laffey Nelson
from Sheila A. Laffey & Eleanor Laffey
Jane A. Niedzwiedz
from Jeffrey P. Chandler
Frances Novak
from Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Mercer
Doris Parmenter
from Anne Hinnendael
William & Jane Riemenschneider
from Edmund & Louise Foster
Morton H. Sigel
from Vivian Sigel
Diana Slater
from Ellen, Rick & Adam Moran
J. Gordon Swanson
from Gordon & Anne Swanson
Giselle Theberge
from Andrew & Virginia Carothers
from Michele, Christine & Valerie Theberge
Sue Sara Tremer
from August & Bernadette Tremer
Robert & Catherine Verge
from James & Nancy Colbert
Kay Walcott
from Mary & Terence McCourt
Doug P. Wong
from Jamila Kovanda
11.30.09
In Memory of Joan Campbell Switzer…
Peggi Brown
Bonnie Campbell
Allen & Nancy Clapp
Susan Craig
Anne & Peter Damon
Beverlee Drury
Nelson Everts
Jack Forté Foundation
Richard Forté
Ed & Nancy Heiman
Kensington Elementary School
Wendy Lapine
Kathleen P. Lovell
Anthony Lucas
Roger & Nancy MacKay
The Maley Family
Fr. William F. Murphy
Jerald Owen
Glen & Carol Randolph
Steven Reuman
Elizabeth Rider
Nancy Spanbauer
Barbara Switzer
Karl Switzer
L.C. Switzer
Linda Switzer & Gregg Herken
John & Marilyn Thompson
Philip & Priscilla Trussell
John Tucker
Jennifer Weiss
Susan Welby & David Herer
Carol West & Richard Owens
12.21.09
Joan Switzer was an avid bird
watcher and amateur naturalist
who loved to spend summer days
on Sandy Neck.
Her family decided to honor her
memory by asking friends and
family to donate to BLT in lieu of
sending flowers.
These gifts will be used in a special
way befitting Joan.
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