1975_0710 ---------- Western Front - 1975 July 10 - Page 1 ---------- Researchers to study Alaskan marine life by WM. KINNEY Three faculty-student teams from Westernare headed for the North Slope of Alaska this month, for a six week research expedition to sample theshallow water animal and plant life of the Arctic coast. The purpose of the study is "to establish somekind of biological and hydrographic baselines for the entire continental shelf that borders Alaska," saidprofessor A. Carter Broad, the principle investigator for the study's Arctic coast region. The expedition will sample representative marine habitats from the Alaska-Yukon border to Point Barrow (northernmostpoint of the U.S.), a 350 mile stretch by plane. Given only six weeks of thawed coastline, and thevastness of the area to be sampled, Dr. Broad conceded that the date obtained will be just enough toscratch the surface. Two-student, one-faculty-member teams will be based at Barrow, Alaska's largestEskimo community, at Prudhoe Bay, center of current oil extraction efforts on the slope, and at Barter Island, at the Naval Arctic Research Lab. The boundaries between the area to be covered by each teamare the Canning and Colville Rivers. Broad (Biology Dept.) and David Mason (Fair-haven) will shuttlebetween each team in a small plane. David Schneider, professor of Biology, will lead the Barrow team,which includes graduate Biology student Alice Benedict and undergrad Russel MacMillan. Benedictlamented over the garden which she will leave behind for the trip to the Arctic coast, where evensummertime temperatures normally sink below 0° C daily. Biology professor Maurice Dube will bejoined by Huxley students Bob Mier and Cheryl Clayton at Prudhoe Bay. "Barren ground grizzlies arethe third fiercest, things we'll come in contact with. First are the black flies and second are themosquitoes," Mier predicted. "Oh! pipeline workers too," he added. Insect and bear repellant (guns) willbe provided, Dr. Broad said. Herbert Webber, marine biologist at Huxley, will head the Barter Island team of Eileen Haro and Jeff Cordell, both Huxley students. "It's going to be a fun summer!" Webber said.From each base station the researchers will travel by boat or plane to other coastal areas whereaccommodations will vary from tents to Air Force Distant Early Warning (D.E.W.) stations, which Broaddescribed as "decent quarters." Food, bedding and transportation will be handled by the Naval ArcticResearch Lab. Samples will be taken from as many different beach types as the researchers can find.Initial sieving will be done at each site with one-half millimeter sieving buckets, to remove sand and mud. Tagged samples will be shipped back to Western for identification. The study will be repeated or will bemodified next summer, depending upon the results from this summer's work. The total budget for the two summer project is nearly $100,000, and is provided by the Outer Continental Self Energy Program, aprogram under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Although Dr. Broad figured thatthe students on the project might be the lowest paid workers in Alaska this summer, they will have noexpenses other than clothing. e summer front 09 8 0) ]5, m V THURSDAY, JULY 10,1975 Vol. 67 No. 52 BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE - Summer skier streaks over slush-water lake at Mt. Baker's unofficial "75 slush cup. Story and photos, page 4. College using student housing fees to buy presidential housePRESIDENTIAL HOUSE - The college has purchased this house on Toledo Street for Western'spresident. Cluster college bands talent by DAVID CUTBIRTH "It is our hope that perhaps somedayWestern will become the artistic center of the Pacific Northwest — maybe-even of the whole WestCoast," William Gregory of the drama faculty said recently concerning the future College of the Fine andPerforming Arts. When the cluster college becomes fact on January 1,1976, it will consist of threeschools: art, drama and dance, and music. At present, drama and dance are under the speechdepartment which, along with the music and art departments, is a part of the College of Arts andSciences. The internal make-up of the college has not been approved yet, but it will probably consist ofa dean and an executive committee made up of the directors of the three schools. There would alsoprobably be budget and curriculum committees. Gregory is the present coordinator of Fine andPerforming Arts until a dean is chosen. Gregory said, the consolidation of Western's artisticcommunity will enhance the creative atmosphere. "Right now everyone is so damn busy in their ownlittle corner." The goal of the college, he said, is to make it easier for artists to work together. As far ascurriculum changes are concerned, there will be opportunity for students to design their own major.The departments involved also hope to develop more interdisciplinary studies. For example, this wouldmake it possible for a drama major to work in the music field, and perhaps students could major in all ofthe fine arts. A Master of Fine Arts degree might also be developed in the future. General educationrequirements for the college's students may change a little, but Gregory said it is the feeling of most of the future college's faculty that artists need a well-rounded background in all fields. BY GREGCOHEN and STEVE THOMPSON The college has used $83,000 of student money from the Housingand Dining budget to purchase a presidential house. Its first occupant will be incoming president PaulOls-camp. The funds generated through student fees will not be reimbursed by the college asoriginally planned, the Front has learned from College Business Manager Gerald W. Brock. Anotherinformed administrative source who has asked not to be identified has confirmed housing will not bereimbursed for the purchase of the house. The house will become part of the Housing and Diningfacilities and be maintained by Housing through college general funds. The house is located at 1005 W.Toledo St., off Lakeway Drive, with a view of the entire city and Bellingham Bay. Originally, members ofthe Board of Trustees and college administrators who worked closely on the project stated that theHousing money was only to be a loan which would be repaid by the college with interest. The purchaseis legal under Washington State law. But many faculty and students have criticised the use of student fees. A search for a president's house began nearly eight months ago and the final decision topurchase the house was made three months ago, according to College Business Manager Gerald W.Brock. A $500 a month housing allowance from the college will be used to pay Housing for upkeepand maintenance of the house and also to reimburse the office for interest on the principal at the samerate as if the money had been invested, Brock said. The interest rate will be adjusted as the investmentrate fluctuates, he said. However, the Front has learned from an informed source that there is aproposal to increase the president's living expense to $1000 a month to help repay Housing for theupkeep and interest. The money used for purchase of the house was a surplus left in the Housingaccount as a contingency fund for lean years, according to Brock. "Students will not be burdened and will not be supporting the president's house, therefore, it will not cause room rates to go up," Brocksaid. The previous president's house is oh campus between High Street Hall and the MusicAuditorium, overlooking Bellingham Bay. Flora, while president, moved out of the house three yearsago because of noise and congestion around the building. He received $500 a month from general funds as a housing allowance during the remaining 36 months of his presidency. ---------- Western Front - 1975 July 10 - Page 2 ---------- 2 Western Front Thursday, July 10,1975 V. shorts briefs compiled by MARIE McCLANAHANIntramural sign-up for sports J The intramural program is beginning a softball, track and field, and tennisprogram. A tentative golf program is also planned. Sign up sheets are posted on the intramuralbillboard in Carver Gym or in CG 112. The cut off date to sign up is Tuesday. Games are expected tobegin late next week. For more information contact the intramural program, at 3105. Learn tocommunicate this weekend The Center for Continuing Studies at Western is sponsoring a workshop oninterpersonal communication, Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, in the "Red Room" of RidgewayDorm, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The workshop is designed to give teachers an opportunity for more enrichmentwith their personal and professional relationships. The "teacher as a person" will be stressed. Thetwo credit workshop has a fee of $46. To register, contact Lilly Higa, in the registrar's office. 'Five EasyPieces' to show soon Chosen by New York Film Critics as the best picture, "Five Easy Pieces" will beshown Wednesday, July 16, in Lecture Hall 4. The show will have two showings, at 6:30 and again at 9p.m. Admission is 75 cents. Jack Nicholson, who also appeared in "Chinatown," portrays a rough oilworker trying to escape his wealthy heritage. The Film Newsletter said "his performance alone is worth the price of admission . . ." Graduate school offers test today Persons considering entering. Western'sgraduate program need to take the^Miller Analogies test being offered today. This test consists of six orseven different types of analogies in various areas, such as humanities or the sciences. The test isoffered in Lecture Hall 4, at 3 p.m. and takes about one hour. The fee is $5 and is payable at the time oftesting. There is no advance registration. More information can be obtained by calling the GraduateSchool Office, 676-3170. Aggression workshop set for Wednesday A workshop concerned with issuesof aggressiveness and personal power will be presented every Wednesday, beginning July 16, 2 to 4p.m. The workshop is for both men and women who may have difficulty asserting themselves andhandling their own reactions to people who "come on strong." Those interested can sign up at theStudent Counseling Center, Room 262, Miller Hall. The workshop is scheduled by the Counseling Center at Western. Sign up now for Baker excursion The Associated Students Outdoor Program is planningan excursion to Mt. Baker and Nooksack Falls, Saturday, July 12. Those interested in participatingcan still sign up in the Viking Union 304. The cost is $3.25 for the day long trip, which will cover thecost of travel expenses and lunch. Participants will meet in the VU Visitor^ Parking lot at 10 a.m. andwill return at 4 p.m. events TODAY THRU SATURDAY Play — Summer Stock season begins with theguest artist special, "Angel Street," in the Music Auditorium, 8:15 p.m. SATURDAY Meeting — Allgraduate students who are planning to complete their work for their Masters Degree duringsummer quarter should contact the Graduate Office, in Edens Hall, before Saturday, July 12.SATURDAY SUNDAY Excursion — A bicycle tour through the San Juan Islands is planned by theOutdoor Program. For more information or for signing up, contact the program's office, Viking Union304. MONDAY Excursion — A trip to the Lummi Indian Acquaculture is planned by the OutdoorProgram. Sign up sheets are in Viking Union 304, Participants will leave the VU parking lot, 1:15 p.m. and return 4:45 p.m. TUESDAY Recital — Kim Powers, a harpsichordist, will perform in a seniorrecital, 8:15 p.m., in the Music Concert hall. The program includes works by Bach, Handel, Rameau,Scarlatti and Bartok. Virginia Vasek, on flute, and Carolann Haley, cello, will assist. Admission is free.WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY Play - "Ax You Like It" will be performed for the regular Summer Stockshow, 8:15 p.m., in Old Main Theater. Tickets can be reserved by calling 733-0209 or 734-8129. iTickets can also be purchased at the Viking Union front desk. General admission is $3, faculty, staff and alumni $2, and student tickets for $1.75. Bridge project director resigns by VICKIE HAUGEN "Whystop learning because you're old?" Leone Western, director of West Fairhaven's Bridge Project, asks.This question forms the foundation of the two year old Bridge Project. It is also the reason Western isleaving the project — to give herself the chance to "spin off to other horizons" and continue hereducation." She has been director of the program since its beginning and will be retiring Oct. 1. TheBridge Project began modestly in October 1973 with eight senior citizens attending regular collegeclasses at Fairhaven. Two years' later, the Bridge Project is still offering elderly people an opportunity tolive and learn in a college environment. The project operates under a federal grant with support from thestate, college and the "Bridgers" themselves. It recently received a $31,000 federal grant from theDepartment of Health, Education and Welfare for the coming year, and another $40,000 is expected fromthe state. The $31,000 is about half what the project received last year as a federal grant, Westernexplained. The Bridge has 30 senior citizens living in Fairhaven dormitories. The program has been farmore successful then anyone anticipated, with applications received from all over the country and evenabroad. Before coming to the Bridge Project, Western had organized some 14 senior citizen clubs and a cooperative. In Port Angeles, the senior center she started had grown to over 1,300 by the time she left. The success of the Bridge Project was evaluated in May by Theodore Gerstl, of The Evergreen StateCollege in Olympia. Gerstl described Western's leadership as capable, competent, hard-working andcommitted to the people and goals of the Bridge Program. "I am impressed with the Bridge Program, the Bridgers, students, the faculty and the staff," Gerstl said. "Older people are acting as resources toyounger people and faculty and are feeling and being appreciated for their wisdom. "Person after personinvolved in the Bridge Project talked to me about the project awakening dormant parts of them or tappingpotential they never knew they had." When Western came to the Bridge Project she was 63. She is now 65, and looking to what she wants to do in the next 10 years. On her leaving, she said, "This has been a happy atmosphere, a whale of a good time, but I'm an organizer, a motivator. I've organized this projectand am spinning off to other horizons." Unique local art program offered by CRAIG CHAR A Four localartists have designed a unique art program for Whatcom County residents and have received fundingthrough a federal CETA grant. The Community Arts Resource center, at 210 Mount BakerProfessional Building, officially opened July 1 and will begin offering classes by July 21. The center'sprimary function will be to provide "free" art classes and workshops for the economically disadvantaged.If classes are not filled they will then be open to the public for a nominal fee. Dorothy Bird, etcher andbotanical illustrator, Connie Boni-fas, watercolorist and jeweler, Lois Steiner, weaver and WhitneyJohnson, weaver, created the program and obtained federal employment money to get it started.Johnson will act as coordinator for the center while Bonifas, Steiner and Bird will be resident artists.Senior citizens with artistic talent will be allowed to teach classes to supplement what is usually a fixedincome. Some 40 senior citizens could be employed during the first year according to CETA terms.Johnson said, "the center will WEAVER PREPARES LOOM — Lois Steiner, one of three residentartists at the Community Arts Resource Center, 210 Mount Baker Professional Building, will soon startteaching weaving. work closely with Western." It is possible that some Western students will qualifyfor "free" classes. Tom Schlotterback, chairman of Western's art department, has voiced approval of the center and is giving his support by serving on the center's Board of Directors along with TomSherwood of Whatcom County archives will Fairhaven college. The center will also provide services forlocal artists. A be started to house information such as resumes and slides of artists work. The centerwill help artists find jobs and help sell their work. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. Hi i M ^ » i M A n (SPORTSWEAR Belling ham Mall SPECIALISTS) SUMMERCLEARANCE Sport Shirts— Long . Short Sleeve = 2 0% off Pants-Jeans-Cords =$6. $ 8 . $10. -PLUS A BUNCH OF OTHER GOOD STUFF-THE HUNTSMAN IS HEADQUARTERS FOR * t B R I T T AN I A " the hottest jean going J ---------- Western Front - 1975 July 10 - Page 3 ---------- Thursday, July 10,1975 Western Front 3 Grad enrollment increases by ANTHONY FLOOR AlthoughWestern's total student enrollment stands almost equal to last year's, enrollment in graduateprograms exceeds 1974 figures by more than one-third. Tentative figures supplied by the Registrar'soffice show that enrollment in six and nine week sessions combined is 3,058. Last summer's totalenrollment for the summer stood at 4,324. "Since this year's figures do not include enrollment inworkshops and short courses we expect to meet or improve last year's summer session enroll-year'senrollment," William J. O'Neil, director of Summer session, said. Final figures won't be determineduntil late August when workshops are held. Meanwhile, graduate enrollment has increased to 178 from 134 enrolled this time one year ago. This is an increase of 44 students. Interim College President J.Alan Ross, who is also the dean of the graduate school, attributes the increase in graduate students tothe competition and reduction of teaching positions throughout the state and Western's effort to maintain summer programs. Ross believes competition in the job market deems it necessary to obtain amaster's degree for teachers. Whatcom's home for art and history front staff The Western Front is theofficial newspaper of Western Washington State College. Editorial opinions are those of the writer.Entered as second class postage at Bellingham, Washington, 98225. The Front is represented byNEAS, New York. Regular issues are published on EDITOR: Greg Cohen Thursdays. 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Summer Stock 75PRESENTS Beverly Penberthy (Pat Randolph in N.B.C TV's Another World) IN ANGEL STREETJuly9,10,11,12 by AMY BRISTOW Even a disastrous fire couldn't stop the Whatcom Museum of History and Art from becoming the sparkling landmark it is today. Immediately recognizable by its red roof, tallclock tower and four cupolas, the building was built in 1892. It housed the city hall of New Whatcom, the town formed with the consolidation of the towns of Whatcom and Sehome. Bellingham's city hallbecame a museum in 1940. City offices moved to new quarters and a private society turned the oldbuilding into a museum. Their rent was a dollar per month. In 1945 the society was overwhelmed byother expenses and the city voted to take over financial operation of the museum. Then, in 1962, the fire struck. Caused by faulty wiring near the top of the building, the fire destroyed the main tower andcupola. Damage was severe in the roof, attic and the lower area. Refurbishing of the museum wascompleted in 1973. Once again its tower graces the city's skyline. The variety of exhibits offerssomething for everyone's taste. Emphasis is on art and local history. In addition to the museum'sexcellent permanent exhibits, there are several revolving ones. This summer's art displays includewatercolors by Fritzi Morrison, contemporary wood and bronze sculpture by Dr. Allan Lobb and theChinese paintings of Frances Wolf son. Historical exhibits include several turn of the century rooms,Indian artifacts, logging displays and birds from the Edsori-Booth collection. Lalique crystal from France and the Lady Lloyd Jones collection of miniatures are also on display. Coming later this summer areMexican photographs by Henry Goodman and an exhibit called "Who? What? When? Why? Where?".Alfred Lee, the original architect, also worked on the design of Western's Old Main. The museum isdowntown at 121 Prospect Street. It is open free of charge Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. ---------- Western Front - 1975 July 10 - Page 4 ---------- 4 Western Front Thursday, July 10,1975 The crowd at the Fourth of July slush cup festival was treated to: Slush cup 7 5 = thrills, chills, spills, splash! byGARYJOHNSON Sitting near the sea of tan-bronzedpeople in bikinis and cutoffs reminds me of the beach. The only exception is that cold radiates from theice packed snow we are sitting on as the sun caresses the skin. Everyone at the '75 slush cup is on their own kind of high. Maniac ski enthusiasts attempt to cross the slush cup lake by skis or inner tubes.Their reward, if successful, is escaping a brisk confrontation with the cold elements. The mania spreads.I emptymy pockets of car keys and change into the hands of Carolyn, my partner in insanity for theafternoon, and approach a tall, slender young man with a determined grin on his face who is trying to rollan inner tube up the mountain. He agrees to let me come along and we find it easier to push the tube onits side than to roll it. Halfway up the slope I'm winded and surprised that the angle looks so muchsteeper than from below. On top of the slope we are joined by two of Bill's friends. "How are we going todo this?" one of them asks. Should the man in front hold the tube while the others get on or should thefront man get on first? We agree that the front man should mount first, that the front and the back manare responsible for steering and that the two on the sides would push off towards the slushy ice water pool below. I put my right leg inside the innertube and my left leg outside. It is too late for any moredecisions. Instantamously we begin moving down the slope, before I'm fully aware of what I am doing andwhy. I feel my heart pound as we pick up what seems to be tremendous speed. I flash upon the time Ijumped out of an airplane. The first time you put all of your faith into rationalizing that the chute is going to open and youre 99 per cent sure that it is going to open but for one split second the one per cent odds of failure seem greater than the 99 per cent odds for success. "We're on course." "WE'RE GOING TO HIT!" shouts one of the fantastic four. Smack. We hit the jump. A quick jolt and I'm flying through the air notknowing anything. Splash. Falling into the slush ice water every nerve ending of my body is aware of thebrisk, freezing, sensuous sensation. Underwater someone's arm or leg is knocked against my chest.Gasping for air I stand up, eyes closed. My hair is covered with slush. Ice water runs down my face ontomy chest. I rub my hands up and down my upper arms for warmth. My skin is cold to the touch. I catchmyself in uncontrollable laughter, unable to stop. While the four of us laugh with relief I discover that thecrowd is laughing too, Applause. "That was the best one of the day," somebody shouts. I keep laughingas I try to regain my balance. We all keep laughing. I want out, but not so fast that I can't savor themoment. I am renewed. Success. I look to Carolyn for a reaction. "That was great," she said laughing.'That was really great. You guys hit right on." I am motioned by Bill to come over for a picture. Stilldripping wet I find myself in the middle of a crowd with my arms around two people I don't really knowexcept for the ride down the hill. We stand joking and stare straight into the sun at the silhouette of a man and his camera. Click. The thrill of victory still about, I walk back to Carolyn. Reaching into my backrear pocket I find my black leather wallet has accompanied me through the ordeal. The first reminder ofagain being human has appeared but the soggy wallet is unable to shake the feeling of post performanceecstacy that continues to linger on into the night. the thrill of victory . . slush pool spills and the agony of defeat. ---------- Western Front - 1975 July 10 - Page 5 ---------- Thursday, July 10,1975 Western Front o Jack Manningham [John Gregory] shows his affection for his wife Bella [Beverly Penberthy] in the Summer Stock production of Angel Street." ' classifieds§|BR|(||(|lj6«|l^^ Like new. Royal Century Portable typewriter. Must sell. $35 Evenings: 676- 0168.W^^Kii^i^^^B§m!i Men and Women1 smokers to help in experiment. Pay. .734-9344; 676-8588 Typing,Alice Hitz. 734- ' 9176 PROFESSIONAL TYPING Home for sale Custom 4 bedroom exclusive quietarea near college 3 baths 2 fireplaces drapes double car garage shake roof cedar closets carpetinghardwood floors daylight basement with kitchen Call 733-0086 54,000 owner leaving town. 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PROGRAM COMMISSION Summer Stockopens with fine performance of "AngelStreet" Special guest artists Beverly Penberthy and John Gregory, along with Laurence Brewster ofspeech faculty, helped open Summer Stock 75 last night with a fine performance of "Angel Street."The play, set in the 1880s, centers around a husband who is trying to drive his wife insane. It was theplay for which the movie "Gaslight" was made years ago. Penberthy plays the distraught andtormented wife. Gregory is the husband and should be up for "villian of the year." The play is not without its humorous moments, and one could hardly miss those in Brewster's peformance. The stagesettings and costumes have been claimed as some of the best ever put together by Western. "AngelStreet" will continue through Saturday at the Music Auditorium. Performances are at 8:15 p.m. Cost is$3 for general admission, $2 for faculty and staff, and $1.75 for students. Other plays are beingrehearsed for the coming weeks, even as "Angel Street" continues its run. Next week's performancewill be "As You Like It." Busy actress takes time out for Summer Stock production Beverly Penberthy,better known as "Pat" in NBC's daily soap opera "Another World," is at Western for the specialsummer stock production of "Angel Street." "I came out here because Bill and John Gregory askedme to," Penberthy said. "Bill" is Dr. William Gregory, the director of "Angel Street" and head ofWestern's drama program. John Gregory, Bill's brother, is up from Los Angeles where he's been involvedin television and movies for the last ten years. John plays opposite Penberthy as her husband in "Angel Street." Penberthy and the Gregorys worked together in theatrical work in Detroit years ago where they became friends. This is the first time Penberthy has been in the Northwest. She is accompanied byher younger daughter Elizabeth and during the last two weeks has tried to see as much of the area aspossible. Penberthy became interested in soap operas when a friend suggested she read for a few. She hesitated at first, but tried a couple before landing the part of "Pat." She's been playing "Pat" for thelast eight years. "I'm up by 5:30 a.m. and arrive* back home around 6 p.m.," Penberthy said. While soap operas are time consuming she only works two or three days a week. Penberthy lives in a residential area outside New York City, by the Connecticut border, and drives into Brooklyn to do the shooting.When not rehearsing, filming or traveling, she likes to practice her singing lessons or read. PENBERTHY After the performances oi "Angel Street" Penberthy wii' return to New York where she will get back towork on "Another World" on Monday. 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Samish Park on west Lake Samish has a swimmingbeach, restaurant with sun deck, fishing pier, children's play areas, boats and hiking trails. First of thecounty parks to be developed, the'site was formerly a log rafting pond and local fishing resort.Considered elegant and modern in its time, the Roeder Home was the family home for Victor Roeder, son of a city founder. It was completed in 1908 and has been restored with some original and period pieces.Located at the corner of Broadway and Sunset Drive, the home may be rented for social, educational and cultural events. Silver Lake Park is near Maple Falls on Silver Lake at the gateway to recreationalactivities centering around nearby Mt. Baker. Swimming, fishing, camping, boating and picnickingfacilities are provided, and the park service operates a stable for private horses. Cabins on Silver Lake are available year-round. There are restaurants, grocery and shower facilities. Plantation Rifle Range, located in a secluded ravine eight miles south of Bellingham on Samish Way, was developed to meet a specificrecreational desire in Whatcom County. The range includes 100, 200 and 300-yard firing lines, firingbenches and towers for range control. A range master is oh duty. The facility also serves as a centraltraining area for county and city law enforcement officers. Lighthouse Marine Park boasts 3,000 feet ofsaltwater beach and excellent views of Mt. Baker and the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. It is onthe southwest tip of Point Roberts. Once the property of the U.S. Coast Guard, the area now providesfacilities for campers and boaters. The park's principal feature is a 600 foot long boardwalk with space forpicnicking, arts and crafts shows and a lookout tower. For the camper or hiker who prefers anundeveloped site, the county provides the Pine and Cedar Lakes area. To reach the park entrance, drivesouth on Chuckanut Drive, turning left on the Old Samish Highway to the entrance. A two-mile hike leads into the park area. Lummi Marine Park on the Lummi Peninsula next to the tribe's Stommish groundsprovides picnicking and saltwater boat launching facilities. Portage Island is the site of anotherundeveloped hiking area. Whatcom County parks offer a cultural arts program as well as park facilities.Activities ranging from an arts and crafts fair to a primitive weaving workshop are featured. Moreinformation can be obtained from the county parks office at 3373 Mt. Baker Highway. Man's dream isnow county park by ANTHONY FLOOR In 1896, a Swedish architect emigrated to the United Stateswith dreams of an ideal climate to build a farm. This architect, Holan Hovander selected a fertile pieceof land south of Ferndale, nearly suurounded by the lazy Nooksack River. Hovander was a perfectionist.Ginger-bread trim nearly decorates the eaves of his two-story home and solid oak doors open to adisplay of craftsmanship beyond imagination. The gardens surrounding the home boast a rainbow ofcolors that illuminate the home with life. Nearly 70 years after Hovander completed his dream, thehome and acreage was purchased in 1969 by Whatcom County and is now one of nine parks open tothe public. The park features the immaculate 1903 house, completely restored to its originalelegance. The furniture was brought by Hovander from Sweden with additions to the collectionfurnished by his son, Otis Hovander. The park also provides tables and barbeques for picnics and adisplay of early farm equipment and tools. A restored red barn contains machinery used to cultivate theland. The house is open during the summer from 12-8 weekdays, 10-8 Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The Hovander Homestead Park is easy to find by taking the Ferndale exit from Interstate-5. Turn southon Hovander Road to Nielson Road and continue to River Lea Road. HOLAN HOVANDER's homearchitecture. stands as a monument to early Elizabeth Park supplies quiet charm *"y38tafe" ^mm*0#fa. byGARYJOHNSON Nestled in among the old stately suburban homes of north Bellinghamlies a direct link to the subtle charm and elegance of the 1800s. Elizabeth Park is a peaceful reminderof the way life used to be before the atom bomb, recession and inflation became everyday concernsof a modern society. Although the park is only two blocks square, it is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful small parks in the state. Overgrown trees, a quaint old fashioned fountain complete with wading pool, and luscious green grass provide the tranquil setting for an afternoon walk, a picnic orjust gentle contemplation. Elizabeth Park was donated to the city of Whatcom in 1883 by HenryRoeder and was known during its earlier years as Walnut Street Park. It was then in the populatedarea of Whatcom. Improvements originated with the erection of a band stand by the Ladies Co-operative Society prior to the elaborate development designed by Ronald G. Gam well when he wason the park board in 1905. After confirming his plans with a noted eastern landscape expert Gamwellfound it necessary to enrich the barren soil with humus by breaking up the sod and planting peas,plowing them underground in the harvest season. While the vegetation covered the park it brought about much sarcastic criticism and raillery. It was commonly referred to as "Gamwell's Botch." Gamwellappparently found no humor in the name and persisted in fulfilling his dream until Elizabeth Park, thennamed for the well loved pioneer lady, Elizabeth Roeder, became the picturesque postcard park that itis today.