May - Port Ludlow Voice

May 2008
We Are The Village in the Woods . . .
Now the Woods Are Getting Smaller!
by Beverly Browne, Co-Editor in Chief
Contents:
Arts and
Entertainment
33
Bay Club
31
Beach Club
28
Chamber of
Commerce
37
Editor’s Keyboard 2
Golf News
41
Mariners’ News 40
Port Ludlow
Associates
38
Port Ludlow
Village Council 25
Village Activities 23
The decision on the Appeal of
the Unified Development Code
(UDC) interpretation involving
Pope Resources’ and Iron Mountain
Quarry’s mining rights was announced
last month. Hearing Examiner Steven
Causseaux, decided that the doctrine
of diminishing assets applies to the
entire 182-acre parcel owned by
Pope Resources. Causseaux based
the decision on aerial photographs
and declarations from Pope. He
determined that they indicated that
mining had commenced on the parcel
in the 1980s and that Pope intended to Looking toward Highway 104 from the Timberton Trail, one sees
continue mining on the 182-acre parcel heavy logging. The edge of the mining area is 750 feet from the
trail.
or to lease the land to other mining
Photo by Doris Monti
companies. According to the doctrine,
extraction of minerals diminishes the
value of land unless the mining operation can expand into unexcavated areas.
The decision states that Iron Mountain Quarry has a conforming use right to mine the entire
142 acres of the leased parcel if they do not disturb more than ten acres at a time. It has a nonconforming use right to mine more without being subject to the 10-acre limitation if it meets
the Jefferson County Code and the Department of Natural Resources requirements.
The argument was rejected that Pope had abandoned its nonconforming right to mine when
establishing the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort (MPR), the Golf Course, and trails in the
area.
Heavy logging has commenced on the property in question, a common preliminary step to
mining. Hikers on the trail have been asked to be cautious. (See related boxed information on
page 14). The removal of timber has already altered the view from the Timberton Trail. Where
Highway 104 was previously screened by forest, it is now clearly visible to hikers.
continued on page 2
Port Ludlow Voice
From One Editor’s Keyboard
by Beverly Browne, Co-Editor in Chief
This month a decision came down from the office of the
Hearing Examiner regarding an issue vital to the interests
of all Port Ludlow residents. That decision opened a 142acre parcel to gravel mining without being subjected to a
10-acre limitation on amount of property disturbed at one
time. (See the related article on page 1.)
The property under question abuts the Golf Course and
the Timberton Trail. Besides setting the stage for opening
72,000 acres to mining by Pope Resources, the operation
will cause significant disruption in the life of the community and reduce the property values of its residents.
Many in the community oppose the plan and object to the
decision.
When Pope built the resort community of Port Ludlow
and began selling homes, they advertised the community
as a peaceful place where residents could enjoy the natural environment. The glitzy brochures touted “a magical
setting, an intimate atmosphere.” Prospective buyers were
told that they would have resort-style living in a perfect
home. Advertising materials said: “If you have looked all
over the West for the perfect resort-style community, your
search is over.” Pope established trails and granted easements over those trails for hikers and promoted their use
to prospective buyers. This promotion is ongoing.
Where does a large gravel mine fit in this picture,
especially one next to the back door? Even if you do not
hike, golf or live in the most affected areas, you will be
affected by an operation of this size. You will have noise,
dust and increased traffic. You may experience water
quality problems and visual pollution. You will have
more difficulty convincing prospective buyers that it is
possible, in the words of the promotional brochures, to
“discover your Northwest here.”
We are not against a property owner’s legitimate right to
use their property. However, when Pope began the development of Port Ludlow, the company must have realized
that a resort/retirement community was incompatible with
industrial use of adjacent property. People of Port Ludlow,
unite! Fight this unreasonable attempt to despoil the land
that protects and buffers us.
The views expressed in this column are this Editor’s alone and don’t
necessarily represent the views of every volunteer member of the Voice
staff.
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Woods continued from page 1
Residents of Port Ludlow are concerned about the
Hearing Examiner’s decision for a number of reasons
including the size of the operation, the proximity to the
planned community, and increased truck, traffic and
health concerns. The rock to be mined from the quarry
is largely black basalt, which will require blasting for
removal. It is expected that over 50 trucks of material
per day will be transported from the mine. The hills
that buffer the development from the quarry will be
substantially reduced in size if the operation is allowed
to go forward. According to a retired geologist, Larry
Nobles, the gravel extraction may go on over a period of
20 years or more.
Many residents consider a large mining operation to
be a use of the land that is incompatible with the resort
development. Although Pope officials have declared
that the company only intends to mine the 182 acres,
there is concern that the precedent may open a much
larger area, some 72,000 acres, to mining. Port Ludlow
Associates (PLA) president Diana Smeland has said that
the company is concerned about the effect of the project
on the MPR and its amenities.
The Hearing Examiner’s decision contained qualifications. The appellant must go through a permitting process.
Requirements include undergoing a Washington State
Department of Ecology State Environmental Policy Act
review. To the extent that the rules conflict with the UDC,
applicable UDC rules apply. The UDC is Title 18 of the
Jefferson County Code (JCC). A party of record may
appeal the Hearing Examiner’s decision to the Superior
Court within 21 days of the date of issuance. It has already been subjected to appeal.
PSE to Speak to Community
Bert Valdman, Chief Operating Officer of Puget Sound
Energy (PSE), will speak to the community at the Port
Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) meeting, Thursday,
May 1, 3:00 p.m. at the Bay Club. Valdman will provide
an update on area projects, the opening of PSE’s new office in Port Townsend and its proposed merger. We hope
to soon have additional information on completion of the
new Chimacum substation. Construction of the station is
complete but actual connection to the grid will await the
coming of warmer and more stable weather.
Port Ludlow Voice
The Saga of the Teal Lake
No-Shooting Zone
by Stephen Cunliffe, Contributing Editor
On April 7, Jefferson County Commissioners decided,
by a 2-1 vote, to expand the Teal Lake no-shooting zone
to include the shoreline of Hood Canal south to route
104. By doing so, they rejected the recommendation
of an advisory committee, which the Commissioners
themselves had appointed, to limit the zone to a smaller
area.
To unravel the threads of this quite convoluted story
requires going back two years. In early 2006 a petition
signed by 30 residents of Paradise Bay supporting the
creation of a no-shooting zone was submitted to the
County Commissioners. The proposed area would stretch
from the existing no-shooting zone of Port Ludlow,
established in 1996, to route 104. This proposal provoked
considerable controversy, as the zone included shoreline
areas traditionally used by duck hunters.
To assist their decision-making, the County
Commissioners appointed an advisory committee,
charged with establishing whether or not shooting in the
area posed a hazard to people, pets or property. Physical
hazard to residents or their property is the basis on which
no-shooting zones are established, rather than on any
issue of public nuisance arising from noise or litter left by
hunters.
The advisory committee in 2007 unanimously (7-0)
recommended that the zone outlined by Paradise Bay
residents be reduced by half with Andy Cooper Road
being the southern boundary. The rationale for this
recommendation was that the southern portion of the
proposed zone was sparsely populated and thus did not
represent any significant physical danger that might be
caused by gunfire in the vicinity.
This recommendation was not well received by residents
of the Seven Sisters area, who presented their own
petition to include all the shoreline as far as the Hood
Canal Bridge. Their opinion was reinforced by Michael
Adams, a Seven Sisters resident and owner of a local
shellfish farm, who made the point that this additional
area, including Wolfe Property and Shine Tidelands State
Parks, was used by pedestrians, shellfish harvesters,
birdwatchers and boaters, thus creating a real physical
hazard if duck hunting was also taking place.
Consequently, at a public hearing in February 2008,
the County Commissioners asked the same advisory
committee appointed in 2006 to reconsider their
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recommendation. The advisory committee acted quickly
and recommended, with a 6-1 vote, that the smaller zone
should not be expanded. Their conclusion was based
on the fact that the strict criteria for establishment of a
no-shooting zone, limited only to issues of public safety,
were not met in the case of the proposed expansion. The
advisory committee also noted that opinions voiced by
residents of the expansion area were more or less evenly
divided in favor and against, and that the Sheriff’s office
had confirmed that there had been no indicators of public
safety problems.
In spite of this recommendation by the advisory
committee, concerns from the Seven Sisters area
prevailed, and the County Commissioners decided in
April, by a 2-1 vote, in favor of the larger zone.
A map of the proposed zone can be found by going to:
www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/NSA.htm, and
clicking on the appropriate link.
Meanwhile, the scene of similar action has moved north.
Next up for consideration by the County Commissioners
is a proposed no-shooting zone on either side of the
mouth of Chimacum Creek.
Move Right for Sirens and Lights!
Every year some traffic laws change. Did you know that
a driver can be cited in Washington for embracing his
passenger? Were you aware that the fine for failure to
yield the right-of-way on the approach of an emergency
vehicle with activated lights and/or siren can cost you
$1,062? Did an officer pull you over because you had
your 8-year-old grandchild sitting in the front seat with
you when the backseat was empty? FYI, Washington
State law says an officer has probable cause to stop your
vehicle if there is a child under 13 years old in the front
seat.
Stay updated on changes in traffic safety laws and new
safety equipment in vehicles by attending an American
Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Driver Safety
Class. The classes are 8 hours, 4 hours on each of 2 days.
They qualify people over 55 to receive a discount on their
car insurance, which is usually five to ten percent for two
or three years depending on the insurance company.
The next class in Port Ludlow will be held at the Beach
Club on Monday and Wednesday, May 19 and 21,
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a half hour break
for lunch. A $10 per person fee covers the cost of materials. There is no behind-the-wheel instruction. To make a
reservation, please call Linda Pfafman at 379-1782.
Port Ludlow Voice
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Port Ludlow Night at Safeco Field
Critical Areas Ordinance Adopted
Hey, Mariners fans! Mark your
calendars now for Friday,
May 30, at 7:10 p.m., when we
will have Port Ludlow Night
at Safeco Field! The Seattle
Mariners are making a discount
ticket offer to all residents of
Port Ludlow! Enjoy a special
outing with your friends and
family members!
Jefferson County Commissioners John Austin, Phil
Johnson and David Sullivan unanimously approved the
County’s update of its Critical Areas Ordinance on March
31. The controversial law has been subjected to two years
of public hearings and deliberations. The updated regulations add three significant changes to the previous environmental law. They are:
Watch the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners battle it
out. Coming off an 88-win season in 2007, the Mariners
will look to take the next step in 2008. Come out and see
starters like Ichiro, Adrian Beltre and Raul Ibanez as they
lead the push for a playoff spot!
It is the Mariners Collectible Train Night featuring the
J.J. Putz “Flamethrower” Express. The first 20,000 fans
through the gate receive the J.J. Putz “Flamethrower
Express” Train, so be sure to arrive early! We have a large
block of seats reserved for the game. With our special
discount! View Reserved Seats are $11 (normally $20) for
all members of the Port Ludlow community. If you would
like to sit with another family, please place one order for
the entire group.
This is an “all Port Ludlow” event. Join us for a fun night
at the ballpark by ordering now! Orders are filled on a
first-come, first-served basis depending on availability.
To order up to 25 tickets, send an e-mail to groupmanager@mariners.com specifying that you are with the Port
Ludlow group. Within two business days you will receive
an e-mail invitation. Select the number of tickets you
would like and pay online—all from the comfort of your
home or office. A $1 per ticket charge will be added to
your order and tickets will be sent to you via e-mail to be
printed using TicketFast technology. If you do not receive
the re­quested invitation within two business days, please
send a second request that includes your name and phone
number. A representative will contact you.
Correction
Last month’s report of the quarry code interpretation
may have given the impression that Mason Quarry, also
called Shine Quarry, is allied with Iron Mountain Quarry.
According to Bill Tometich, owner of Mason Quarry, they
are separate companies, not associated with each other.
The Voice apologizes for any misunderstanding.
• Marine shoreline habitat buffer extended to 150 feet
• Doubling the buffer of wetlands to 300 feet and
requiring a rating system for habitat
• A stewardship program that allows landowners to man
age their own critical areas
In a change to the proposed ordinance, the Commissioners requested that the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe decrease
the buffer zone for non-fish-bearing seasonal streams to
50 feet.
It is expected that the decision will be appealed. Appeals
must be filed with the Western Washington Growth
Management Hearings Board within a 60-day period from
March 26 according to County Director of Community
Development Al Scalf. The ordinance adoption deadline
has been extended four times to address public concerns
about wetlands, flood plains, river and stream migration
zones, and agricultural exemptions.
Fly Fishers’ Spaghetti
Feed and Silent Auction
The Port Ludlow Fly Fishers’ Spaghetti Feed will be held
on Saturday, May 17, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Bay Club.
Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased any Wednesday at Community Enrichment Alliance’s (CEA) ticket
table located in the Bay Club. A silent auction will feature
about 75 items for your bidding.
Your support of this project provides funding for maintenance of the Teal Lake facility, as well as for stocking the
lake with fish annually.
There will be a no-host bar with wine and soft drinks.
Dinner will begin with a green salad, followed by pasta
with beef-enhanced marinara sauce. You will have the
option of plain or garlic bread, and coffee and tea will
accompany dessert. If you are unable to attend, you can
still support the Fly Fishers’ Teal Lake project with a
donation. Just leave it at the CEA table any Wednesday.
If you have questions please contact Archie Charawell at
437-2144.
Port Ludlow Voice
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Racquet Club Explains Position
The Importance of Fall Prevention
by Glee Hubbard, Racquet Club Secretary
by Myron Vogt, Boeing Bluebill
There are about 15 active year-round tennis players in
North Bay. These 15 people play in three different groups
with minimal crossover—ladies’ doubles, men’s doubles
and mixed doubles. Given Port Ludlow demographics,
illness, injuries, surgeries, travel, etc., those who count on
our weekly games for exercise and recreation are often
hard-pressed to find enough players to fill two courts.
The low number of players is the reason the Port Ludlow
Racquet Club (PLRC), since its inception fifteen or more
years ago, has welcomed tennis players from both North
Bay and South Bay into its membership.
Boeing Bluebills install a lot of grab bars and railings in
an effort to prevent falling and facilitate ease of movement. Some of the requests are to protect against falling
down open stairways. Since each stairway is unique, each
requires a unique solution. However, some requirements
are standard. They are:
This year the PLRC Roster lists 65 members but only
about 30 play on a regular basis. These are about evenly
divided between North Bay and South Bay residents, with
two guest members from the fringe of the Master Planned
Resort (MPR).
There is little demand for court time in North Bay except
for games organized and scheduled by the PLRC. At most
other times the tennis courts are empty and locked. In the 10
years that I have lived in Port Ludlow playing tennis twice a
week (weather and circumstances permitting), I can say with
confidence that no one in the North Bay has ever been denied
court time because of PLRC scheduled games.
In the summer, when there is more tennis activity, South
Bay courts are often used for mixed doubles and tennis
socials; the three courts can accommodate 12 players.
Except for the period of two to three years that the South
Bay courts were out of commission, Racquet Club members have used both North Bay and South Bay courts. The
system has worked well.
Members of the Racquet Club heartily support efforts to
manage the courts in a way that facilitates greater use and
enjoyment of them by the tennis-playing community. We
support the reservation system previously used in North
Bay. The PLRC members appreciate the community’s
tennis courts and work actively to be good stewards of the
facilities. However, the ability to continue enjoying these
wonderful facilities requires that PLRC have the ability
to accept members from outside of North Bay and invite
tennis-playing guests.
The Racquet Club is just one of the many amenities created and maintained by the people who live here in Port
Ludlow. The existence and diversity of these organized
social/recreational groups are a big part of what makes
our community attractive and livable. It is reasonable that
there should be rules governing the access and use of the
tennis courts, but such rules must be reasonable and flexible if the organized tennis provided by the PLRC is to
continue to exist.
• The barrier must be sturdy enough to withstand the
weight of a person falling against it. Commercial gates
typically used for small children are inadequate.
• The barrier has to be removable, as other family
members usually need to use the stairway.
• The barrier should blend in with the house and look
presentable.
• The cost to the client usually needs to be minimal or
nothing.
A client may have a number of medical problems, but
based on an American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) survey, falling is typically the biggest risk to his/
her quality of life and longevity. Each year about 350,000
Americans fall and break a hip. Of these, 40 percent end
up in a nursing home and 20 percent are never able to
walk again. Experts say that the three primary risk factors for falling are poor balance due to taking more than
three prescriptions, taking certain medications and muscle
weakness.
Sometimes the Bluebills are not called upon to put in grab
bars, install a railing or fix those steep or rickety stairs
until after someone has fallen and ended up in the hospital. We want to prevent these falls! If you or someone you
know is at risk for falling and their house doesn’t have
adequate fall prevention features, Bluebills want to help.
Call before the accident occurs.
Port Ludlow residents who can use our help can arrange
appointments by contacting Bay Club or Beach Club
staff.
Save the Date
The Port Ludlow Artists’ League has chosen Friday and
Saturday, July 18 and 19, as this year’s dates for its annual Art Walk. During these two days, over 25 artists will
have their work on display in the upper and lower Village
Centers of Port Ludlow.
Visitors can expect to find work in oil, watercolor, collage, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, glass, floor cloths,
photography, dolls, jewelry, prints, note cards, lavender
sachets and other creations.
Look for more information in the coming months.
Port Ludlow Voice
Ananda Hills Farm Joins the
Friday Market
by Janet E. McKinnon
The Port Ludlow Friday
Farmers’ Market will have
a major addition this year.
Jennie Watkins, owner
of Port Ludlow’s Ananda
Hills Farm, will be offering
her organic fruit, produce,
flowers, eggs, and wool
from her flock of Shetland
sheep.
Ananda Hills Farm eggs are
things of beauty.
Photo by Jennie Watkins
Ananda Hills ran a successful subscription-only community-sponsored agriculture program last summer.
This year Watkins will make her produce more widely
available at our Friday Market. Expect to see chard in a
rainbow of colors, many varieties of kale, tomatoes, salad
greens, onions, garlic, squash, strawberries and fresh
flowers. Wool roving for hand spinners and hand spun
skeins for knitters will be for sale.
Fresh eggs will be a special treat. Ananda Hills Farm features a variety of breeds of hens, including the green egg
laying Americuna and the French Maran (dark chocolate
brown eggs) and Rhode Island Reds, the “all purpose”
farm chicken. Ananda Hills’ chickens are fed exclusively
on organic grain and enjoy roaming open pastures. The
resulting eggs are things of beauty and flavor, fresh and
multicolored with glorious golden yolks. Plan to be at the
Market near opening time to obtain a carton of these truly
superior eggs.
Ananda Hills Farm uses all organic and biodynamic farming methods, with no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or
genetically modified feeds. The Farm’s stated mission is
to produce the most healthful, nutritious food and highest
quality wool to enhance the health of the land, their farm
customers and the local economy.
Watkins also plans to offer produce from Dharma Ridge
Farm for an even more diverse supply of organic produce.
Expect to see an abundant, colorful and vibrant offering
of fruits, vegetables, flowers and wool this farm season
with the addition of Ananda Hills Farm to our Port Ludlow Friday Farmer’s Market.
Ananda Hills Farm, off Highway 19 at 553 Embody
Road, welcomes visitors. Calling in advance to 732-0111
is recommended. The Port Ludlow Farmer’s Market is
held at the Village Center every Friday from 9:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m. beginning May 9.
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Medical Project Seeks Donations
Many of you may have heard Dr. Joyce Murphy, DVM,
of the Hadlock Vet Clinic and Animal Eye Clinic, speak
at the November 2007 Dine and Discover. Dr. Murphy is
co-founder and medical director of the Orygen Chodron
Medical Project. This all-volunteer organization’s goal is
to bring medical and veterinary care to the poor in India
and the Himalayan region. Dr. Murphy has worked to
help obtain all the needed medicine and supplies, and has
personally provided travel expenses and treatment costs
for those patients who have gone to Manali or Delhi for
hospital treatment. Her intention is to continue to serve
both people and animals in the poor and rural areas of the
Himalayas and she will be making her eighth trip to India
in late May 2008.
Dr. Murphy is seeking financial contributions as
well as donations of medical and surgical supplies.
Approximately $150 covers the travel, treatment and
hospitalization expenses for one patient! Those of you
who heard her inspirational talk know that she can use
help in many ways. Many of the items on her “medical
project wish list” include items we can donate to her.
She needs toothbrushes, ibuprofen, Neosporin ointment,
band-aids, multivitamins for adults and children, pens and
pencils, crayons, reading and sunglasses, warm clothing,
hats, gloves, socks, thread and needles, and sun block. If
you would like to donate any of these items, please contact
one of the following: Piper Diehl at Ludlow Bay Massage
and Wellness Spa at 437-3798; Sharon Commander at
437-2486, or Dr. Joyce Murphy at 437-0124.
CEA Mystery Dinner
Time is getting short to sign up for the Community Enrichment Alliance (CEA) Mystery Dinner to be held at
one of Seattle’s signature restaurants on Sunday, May 18.
Reservation deadline is Monday, May 12. We have room
for only 49 revelers on the bus so be sure to sign up at the
CEA table at the Bay Club on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m.
The three-course dinner is $30 plus tax and tip and
includes coffee or tea. The bus fare is $28 per person. The
view is complimentary.
Leave the driving to a professional. Just sit back and relax.
We will leave the Bay Club at 2:30 p.m. and return about
10:00 p.m. For questions, call Pat Lohrey at 437-7760.
Port Ludlow Voice
New Director of Golf
by Diane Ruff, Contributing Editor
The weather is beautiful,
the golf carts are ready, and
The Resort at Port Ludlow
has a new Director of Golf
(D.O.G.), Vito DeSantis.
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Encore Communities will be delighted to show you the
lovely campus close to shopping and doctors just north of
Silverdale.
Come to hear more about the active lifestyle at Country
Meadows, which includes beautiful and spacious one- and
two-bedroom cottages with a full array of services and
amenities. Consider the options now when you have time
and no pressure of your changing health.
Vito is originally from the
Kitsap Peninsula and was
most recently head professional at Trophy Lake Golf
and Casting Club in Port
Orchard, where he coordiNew D.O.G. Vito DeSantis.
nated more than 7,000 annual
Submitted photo
tournament rounds. He was
also General Manager of
the Canoa Ranch Golf Club in Green Valley, AZ, and a
golf professional at the Golf Club at Vistoso and Skyline
Country Club, both in Tucson, AZ.
The Encore Communities display and friendly staff will
show you just what is available only a half hour away
from Port Ludlow. Take advantage of time with their
personal representative who will answer all of your
questions. Sign up at the Bay Club to learn about Encore
Communities continuum of care.
There’re a few of us here that could use some good
professional help to knock a few strokes off our game
and Vito and his staff look forward to doing that. He is
Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) certified, is an
active participant in Pacific Northwest PGA events and is
ranked in the top 30 player-of-the-year standings for the
PGA Western Washington Chapter.
Did you sing in a choral group in high school, college or
after? Did you once read music but now feel rusty? Could
you once carry a tune, but now you’re afraid to open your
mouth and sing because you don’t know what might come
out? Believe it or not, a lot of people are in the same boat.
Give Vito a good Puget Sound welcome, hear his plans
for our beautiful course and take him up on his offer to
improve your game.
For more information, visit www.portludlowresort.com or
call Port Ludlow Golf Club at 437-0272.
Encore Communities Presentation
Have you thought about what comes next in your senior
years? Here is an opportunity to learn about three levels
of living on one 13-acre campus in Silverdale called Encore Communities. Representatives of Encore Communities will make a presentation on their services at the Bay
Club Wednesday, May 28, at 10:00 a.m. Their campus
includes independent living at Country Meadows, assisted
living at Clearbrook Inn and sub-acute rehabilitation at
Northwoods Lodge.
Whether you need an option for recovery from joint
replacement or you have a family member or friend who
is no longer able to live independently on their own,
Put A Little Song in Your Heart:
That’s Why We Sing!
by Barbara Wagner-Jauregg
In 1995 when a neighbor suggested I join a chorus in Port
Townsend, I thought she was crazy. Even though I loved
music and had sung in groups off and on until marriage,
singing within earshot of a husband and sons was never
comfortable so I lost the skill. Invariably one of them
said, “That’s lame.” But at my neighbor’s urging, I went
along and have found through the years that my confidence, vocal range and sight-reading abilities continue to
improve.
Now you have a chance to be part of the fun of singing,
too. Any Wednesday night you’ll find the Port Ludlow
Singers rehearsing at either the Bay Club or the Beach
Club, 6:00–7:45 p.m., under the direction of Dave Weakley. This mixed-voice chorus staged “Puttin’ on a Show”
in the spring of 2007 and are now rehearsing for another
three-day run of Broadway show music in the fall of
2008. It’s fun, it’s lively, it’s got a beat—you can’t help
but love it! So, ready to give us a try? We think you’ll like
it! See you Wednesday, May 7, at the Bay Club.
For more information, call Dave Weakley at 437-7966 or
e-mail dave_weakley@msn.com.
Port Ludlow Voice
Jefferson County Fire District #3
Alarm Statistics March 2008
Alarms
Fire
False Alarm
Rescue & Emergency Medical
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Service
Hazardous Materials
Good Intent Calls
Total Alarms
Ambulance Transports
Jefferson Healthcare
Harrison Medical Center Total Transports
Mutual Aid with Neighboring Districts
Provided
Received
Automatic Aid Given
Total Mutual Aid
7
1
32
4
3
1
2
50
8
10
18
9
1
4
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Chief Ed Wilkerson’s Safety Tip
Electrical Fire Safety
Doing some spring-cleaning in your home, in your home
office or at your commercial site? Spring cleaning is
an excellent time to double check to ensure proper use
of electrical cords, power strips and surge protectors.
Replace light duty, frayed, cracked and/or over-loaded
extension cords, power strips, and surge protectors with
heavy gauge, UL electrical units that have self-breaking,
re-set switches/buttons. Arrange home and office
furnishings so that electrical outlets are available for use
without using extension cords. If the use of an extension
cord is necessary, do not run it under doors; do not cover
it with rugs, carpet, or furniture; and do not drape it over
hooks or nails. Check for recalls on power strips and
surge protectors from the U. S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission at www.cpsc.gov.
Turn Off the Tank
Gas grills usually are hooked directly into the propane
tank line. When homeowners are gone for extended
periods of time, they should turn the valve off at the grill.
They also should unplug the hose from the connection or
turn the main tank off to prevent accidents and vandalism.
Some Port Ludlow residents ran into trouble when they
skipped one of the steps. During the week of March 24
vandals gained access to a back deck in Timberton, turned
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the gas on at the stump and turned all 3 burners on—but
did not ignite them. As a result, the newly filled propane
tank was completely drained and the entire back deck area
was filled with gas fumes. The accumulated gas could
have caused an explosion had anyone servicing the house
smoked or set off a spark in some other way. 
Sunshine Propane advises that main tanks should be
turned off whenever homeowners are gone for an extended period. While it won’t necessarily stop vandals, it
will make it more difficult for them to damage property. It
also helps in case of a home fire. Homeowners should be
advised, however, that if you turn off the gas at your main
propane tank, the pilots in all appliances they attached to
that tank would be extinguished. Unless you are certain
how to relight those pilots safely, contact your propane
provider and have a professional come out to relight the
pilots.
PLFR Welcomes New
Administrative Assistant
by Arlene Obtinerio
The Port Ludlow Fire &
Rescue (PLFR) Board of
Commissioners unanimously approved Chief Ed
Wilkerson’s recommendation to offer full-time employment to Tanya Arey as
the Administrative Assistant
beginning March 24.
Tanya is a local Port LudTanya Arey.
low resident of five years,
Submitted photo
lifetime resident of Jefferson
County, and the daughter
of Michael and Tanis Arey of Port Townsend. She is a
1996 graduate of Chimacum High School and received a
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Science
in Social Services from Central Washington University in
2000.
Tanya brings prior employment credentials of personnel and business management coupled with extensive
customer service and public interaction to her new PLFR
position. Tanya said she is “looking forward to new opportunities and challenges at PLFR.”
Port Ludlow Voice
From the Jefferson County
Administrator’s Desk
by Frank Gifford, Interim County Administrator
With the intent of keeping you up-to-date on County
issues that pertain to you in Port Ludlow, I’d like to give
you some highlights from my perspective.
On April 9, Hearing Examiner Stephen Caussaeux, Jr.
issued a decision on the Iron Mountain Quarry code
interpretation appeal that was filed on January 11. The
Hearing Examiner granted the appeal, meaning that Iron
Mountain can now submit permits to mine their entire
142 acres leased from Pope Resources without amending
the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. It was determined that the appellant has a non-conforming use under
the applicable Commercial Forest (CF) zoning through
a legal concept called the “diminishing assets doctrine.”
However, they must meet the requirements of Jefferson
County, the State Department of Natural Resources and
the State Department of Ecology.
It is of interest to note that Iron Mountain Quarry has applied for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment requesting
a Mineral Resource Land overlay (MLA08-93), which
was presented to the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) and County Planning Commission in a joint
workshop about the proposed amendments in early April.
Two other proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments
that affect Port Ludlow include: 1) MLA08-59 requesting
a zoning change from the current land use designation of
MPR Single Family Tracts 1:2.5 to MPR Village Commercial Center on a 5.8 acre parcel located on Oak Bay
Road; and 2) MLA08-96 requesting a rezone from Rural
Residential 1:5 to Rural Commercial for a half-acre parcel
located at the intersection of State Highway 104 and
Shine Road.
Jefferson County conducts an annual Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Cycle every year as part of its implementation of the Washington State Growth Management Act
(GMA). The Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle
process generally lasts through the end of the year, with
public hearings, recommendations by the Planning Commission and Department of Community Development
staff, and adoption by ordinance by the BOCC of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in early December.
The Ludlow Cove II subdivision public hearing is scheduled for Friday May 23, tentatively planned to be held
in the Bay Club in Port Ludlow. Look for confirmation of
the location as the time draws closer.
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A Superior Court date of Tuesday, July 22, has been
set for Les Powers’ appeal of the Appellate Hearing
Examiner’s decision on the Major Revision to the Resort
Buildout.
The Jefferson County Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney (DPA) has filed a motion with the Western
Washington Growth Management Hearings Board to
dismiss a petition filed by Les Powers. Powers argues that
the decision on appeal by Appellate Hearing Examiner
Phil Olbrechts allows more residential development than
a Master Planned Resort is allowed under Washington
State law. The Chief Civil DPA points out that the
decision is for a land use permit rather than a legislative
decision and therefore is not within the Growth
Management Hearings Board’s jurisdiction to hear.
For more information about any of the above planning
matters, please contact David Wayne Johnson, our Lead
Planner for Port Ludlow in the Department of Community
Development, at 379-4450 or via e-mail at dwjohnson@
co.jefferson.wa.us.
May Book Club Selection
What are you doing on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.? If
you want an uplifting and stimulating conversation, come
to the Bay Club and join the Port Ludlow Book Club as
we discuss Patty Jane’s House of Curl, a charming, hilarious and sometimes tearful story by author and comedian,
Lorna Landvik.
Think about a female Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, where
sisters, Patty Jane and Harriet, turn their tragedies into
strengths, find hope and humor in life’s trials and support
each other through all that life throws at them. They are
surrounded by a myriad of people, both loyal clients and
dear friends, who frequent the beauty parlor Patty Jane
starts after her husband disappears just before the birth of
their daughter.
Patty Jane’s House of Curl is home to harp music,
dancing, intellectual enrichment, delicious pastry and
most important—lifelong friendships. You will love
Avel, the rich and sensitive fiancé of Patty Jane’s sister,
Harriet, and be intrigued by the disappearance of Patty
Jane’s handsome husband, Thor. Want to know more?
Read Patty Jane’s House of Curl and join us for lively and
heartfelt discussion and, oh yes, some good and joyous
laughs!
The book selection for June is The Dowry Bride by
Shobhan Bantwal. All are welcome. Questions? Call
Martha Dawson on 437-4167.
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Computer Club News
First Wednesday Luncheon
The Port Ludlow Computer Club (PLCC) meets on
Monday, May 12, with a social time at 6:00 p.m. and
the meeting beginning at 6:30. We’ll have a brief Annual
Business Meeting followed by a Digital Village presentation by Dean Mosier and Dave Pike (see page 17). The
business meeting will include election of the Board for
2008-2009. If you are interested in joining the Board,
please contact any current board member. The only
requirements are club membership and an interest in helping to make the PLCC continue and grow. PLCC general
meetings are open to the general public.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 7, from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. at the Beach Club for an exciting presentation
by Marci Van Cleve of the Chimacum Schools Pi
Program. We will enjoy a musical performance by the Pi
String Orchestra. The orchestra works closely with the
Andy Mackie Foundation to help make Andy’s dream of
music for every kid a reality.
• Mac SIG meets Thursday, May 1, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
and Monday, May 19, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m
• Office SIG meets Monday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon
• Pro Show Gold SIG meets Thursday, May 15, 1:00 to
3:00 p.m.
• Special Topics SIG meets Monday, May 19, 10:30 a.m.
to noon
• Photography SIG meets Monday, May 26, 10:30 a.m.
to noon
We’ve been happy to meet so many of our new neighbors at these luncheons, so please continue to bring new
friends to this event. To make a reservation, sign up at
either the Bay or the Beach Club or call Sandy Rooks at
437-0747.
The Tri-Area Food Bank has requested eggs or egg substitutes for the May donation. Cash and checks are always
appreciated as well. Remember that only cash and food
donations are guaranteed to directly benefit Chimacum
residents. Checks may go to any food bank within the
Tri-Area.
Workshops are held every Saturday morning from
11:00 a.m. until noon. All SIGs and workshops meet at
the Bay Club and are for members only.
We wish to thank The Valley Tavern in Port Hadlock for
its generous donation of two steak dinners for our raffle.
We appreciate all the community support for our monthly
luncheon. All raffle money, after paying minor expenses,
is donated to the Food Bank.
For information about joining the Port Ludlow Computer
Club (PLCC), contact Dick Allyn at 360-554-0193 or email him at zither@cablespeed.com.
Be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 4.
That is the date of our final luncheon of the season and we
will once again enjoy a musical program.
Try Wood Carving
Political Responsibility
Presentation
Are you looking for the perfect hobby? Have you
wondered what creative thing you are capable of doing
with wood carving? Stop by the Craft Room at the Bay
Club on Tuesday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. to learn about this
fascinating hobby. It may be just what you are looking for.
Maureen Poole, award-winning east-coast power bird
carver, will show some of her carvings, discuss a new
carving class and show you the tools and equipment
needed for carving. She will also explain how anyone,
with a little guidance, can carve. This is the perfect time
to find out more about this fascinating hobby.
For more information, please contact Maureen at
437-2165 or shipout@aol.com.
Fr. John Topel, S. J. will speak on the topic, “The
Believer’s Role in Political Responsibility,” Thursday,
May 22, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Bay Club. The
presentation is open to all; non-Bay Club members will
be charged $1.
Fr. Topel, a noted lecturer and former professor of
Theology at Seattle University, presented an earlier
popular three-part series in our community, which
concluded last year. He will reflect on the Catholic
tradition of political responsibility. Currently he is pastor
at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port
Townsend.
Please sign up to attend this lecture at the Bay Club. If
you have questions, call Ken or Dee McConnell at
437-7648.
Port Ludlow Voice
CEA Lecture Series
Community Enrichment Alliance (CEA) presents the
second lecture in the Spring Lecture Series on Tuesday,
May 13, 3:30 p.m., at the Bay Club. Robert Reasoner,
author of the newly published book, Parenting with
Purpose: Five Keys to Raising Children with Values and
Vision, will be our guest speaker.
Mr. Reasoner has had 50 years of experience in the field
of education. He has served as a teacher, principal and
school district superintendent. He is known throughout
the world as a pioneer and authority in the field of selfesteem and how to increase human potential and has
served as a consultant and trainer in more than twenty
countries.
The news media has reported recently that almost a third
of high school students nationwide do not complete
their studies. A recent issue of the Costco magazine,
Connection, reports that on any given day more young
male dropouts are in prison than on a job.
Mr. Reasoner will discuss the significant role grandparents can play in the lives of their grandchildren and will
provide suggestions on how to develop confident, reliable,
self motivated young people. He will also provide ideas
about how to entertain your grandchildren this summer.
We ask that you sign up for this free presentation at
the CEA ticket table at the Bay Club on Wednesdays
between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or call Mary Stuart at
437-8140.
Have Fun and Learn New Skills
Do you want to play the ukulele? Join Kani Ka Pila
O’Hawai’I and learn to play songs of Hawai’i on the
ukulele beginning Thursday, May 8. Note that guitars
and other instruments are welcome. Organized by Bernie
“Pualei” Robinson, the group will meet two evenings
each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to practice playing
and singing Hawaiian melodies. A $3 donation would
be appreciated at each meeting. The location is to be
decided.
Learn Hula for Health. Bernie “Pualei” Robinson began
her hula dance classes on April 18, at the Bay Club.
Classes will continue each week on Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Join in and learn the language of hula and basic steps to
calm your spirit and engage both body and mind! Cost
is $3 for Bay Club members and $4 for non-members.
Classes will be on going.
Contact Bernie at 437-0703 or e-mail her at brob@
cablespeed.com for more information on both groups.
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Duplicate Bridge
Winners for March
by Ian Feltham
March 3: Darrell Fett and Bruce Schmitz (first), Tom
Stone and Ted Wurtz (second), Norm Crump and Dottie
St. Onge (third).
March 10: Carol Land and Robert Mac Neal (first), Jan
Ditmar and Lois Ruggles (second), Darrell Fett and Bruce
Schmitz (third).
March 17: Doris and Ian Feltham (first), Lois Ruggles
and Lucy Stone (second), David Hendrie and Ralph Stroy
(third).
March 24: Marilyn Elgin and Marvin Segar (first), Tom
Stone and Ted Wurtz (second), Eleanor Roden and Lois
Ruggles (third).
March 31: Doris and Ian Feltham (first), Elizabeth
Leuzinger and Mae Vliek (second), Tom Stone and Ted
Wurtz (third).
Duplicate Bridge is played at the Ludlow Maintenance
Commission (LMC) Bridge Deck on Mondays from noon
to 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in playing or need more
information, call Ian or Doris Feltham at 437-9196. 
Bridge Watch
The Hood Canal Bridge Project team recently announced
a change in the Hood Canal Bridge Project mitigation
plan. Port Gamble Bay environmental concerns have
resulted in moving the temporary passenger-only
water shuttle dock to a new location. The primary
environmental issue at Port Gamble was the potential for
the passenger-only water shuttle to stir up pollutants at
the dock site, sending them into clam, oyster and geoduck
beds that line the bay.
South Point remains the preferred site for a temporary
dock on the west side of the bridge, but Lofall is now
the preferred east-side location. Permitting, design and
construction of a dock at Lofall as well as adjusting the
overall supporting transit services to accommodate the
new location are currently being investigated.
Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) managers have met with Lofall property
owners over the past several weeks about the potential
for using Lofall as a dock site. Lofall was the site of a
ferry that operated while the west half of the Hood Canal
Bridge was replaced in the early 1980s.
Port Ludlow Voice
Artists’ League Presents
the Art of Fabric
Techniques for dyeing and screen-printing fabric will be
the topic for the May Port Ludlow Artists’ League meeting, Wednesday, May 21, 1:00 p.m., at the Bay Club.
Ginny King will demonstrate the way her custom cloth
is used by quilters, people creating wearable art and
for home decorating projects. Some of the large scale
“scenes” that she makes are framed and hung as wall art.
Originally from Blacksburg, Virginia, near Virginia Tech,
Ginny has lived in Port Townsend since 2004. Her fiber
expressions come in diverse manifestations—art cloth,
books, quilts, dolls, garments, shoes, hats and note cards.
She has dyed fiber for a 20-foot long interior wall in
Woodside, CA and made “wearable art” since the 1960s.
Her dolls live worldwide from Switzerland to Guatemala
to La Jolla, CA. It’s hard to tell where all the shoes are!
Guests are welcome to attend League meetings. A
donation of $3 is suggested. For more information about
the Port Ludlow Artists’ League and its programs, contact
President Barbara Adams at 437-2680 or at ludlowbarb@
cablespeed.com.
For the first time, the Artists of the Month will be a
husband and wife team, Dean and Beverly Nelson, in
a show entitled “His, Hers and Ours,” which includes
paintings created since the early 1970s.
It was while studying with Master Impressionist Painter
Vladan Stiha in Santa Fe, NM, that Beverly learned to
view the world as an artist. She has taught children’s art
classes, is now semi-retired and is represented by the
Olympic Gallery in Quilcene.
Dean majored in Mechanical Engineering at South
Dakota State University, then joined the Navy, became
a pilot and retired after 26 years in the Reserve. With
a career in the field of Nuclear Waste Management, he
retired in 1993 from the Los Alamos National Laboratory,
NM. He began painting in 2000. Both Dean and Beverly
participate in the Port Ludlow and Poulsbo Artists’
Leagues.
Join the Nelsons at a reception on Friday, May 2, from
3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the American Marine Bank and then
from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Artists’ League Gallery;
both are located in the upper Village Center in Port
Ludlow.
Also on display through the end of June are the works
of other League members in the following Port Ludlow
locations: watercolorists Betty Cooper and Penny Sanzaro
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at Coldwell Banker; and Francy and Harry Gronewald,
various media, in the Conference Room of American
Marine Bank.
A special thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s
Scholarship Auction the most successful ever. Over 50
artists were represented this year and initial tabulations
show that approximately $3,000 was earned for area students! More information will be coming next month when
we announce this year’s scholarship recipients.
Window Treatments for Beauty
and Energy Efficiency
by Dana Pointe Interiors
From grand, layered drapes with valances to simple
shades in cotton—curtains and energy efficient blinds
create drama and focus in any room. They frame the windows, linking the interior with the outside view. Stylishly
and effectively, window treatments provide privacy, UV
protection and insulation from the cold.
In today’s world, we are all concerned with saving energy.
The energy efficiency of our cellular shade products is
great. Windows allow 40 percent of the heat to escape
from your home. Obviously, energy efficient treatments
can translate into considerable utility bill savings, especially if your windows are on a cold north exposure in the
winter or a sun saturated west wall in the summer. The
most energy-efficient treatments feature a cellular construction. The cells trap the hot or cool air, decreasing the
intensity of the temperature as it enters the room.
If sun protection is important and you would like to retain
your view, window treatment solutions are available.
Solar shades filter and diffuse bright sunlight providing
unmatched protection from the sun’s heat and glare. They
let you enjoy your wonderful view but are not for nighttime privacy. If complete privacy is desired, a secondary
treatment is necessary.
Dana Pointe Interiors offers all of these window treatments with years of experience.
Dana Petrick, Cynthia Landis and Diane Johnson-Kithcart
can help you with your choices on color, style and design.
Dana Pointe is offering a free workshop on Window
Treatments, Friday, May 30, 3:00 p.m. at Dana Pointe
Interiors in the Village Center. We will further discuss
use and application of window treatments. Please join us.
Seating is limited; call for reservations at 437-2060.
Port Ludlow Voice
Inventions: the Good,
the Bad and the Ugly
by Beverly Browne, Co-editor in Chief
Not all inventions are good. Recently Marilyn vos Savant,
syndicated smart person, asked her readers which inventions they most wished were never invented. About 2,000
of them wrote in. The inventions at the top of the most
hated list included: uncomfortable clothing (high heels
and neckties), noisy inventions (jet skis, leaf blowers, car
alarms, and bass amplifiers), and technological gizmos
(automated telephone assistance, television, video games,
and cell phones).
A lot of these make sense. Who hasn’t felt the urge to kill
when told that “all our representatives are busy, but your
call is important to us, so please hold.” Holding means
that, after an eternity, you might talk to a person who
won’t answer your question.
Television, according to more than one respondent, has
desensitized the world to violence, reduced political discourse to sound bites, and fostered short attention spans,
sedentary lifestyles and crass materialism. If that isn’t
damning enough, changing communication technology
means replacing our television sets at huge personal and
environmental cost.
Other writers complained about cell phones making us
instantly available any place any time and forcing us to
listen to other peoples’ loud, stupid conversations. Video
games shift children from interaction to isolation and are
better training for antisocial behavior than Al-Qaeda.
Some Port Ludlow residents were asked which inventions
they particularly hated. The list was long. Technological
advances were high on the hate list. One woman said she
hated anything digital on the basis of being too hard to
figure out or too small to use. People listed cars that talk,
computerized telephone solicitation, e-mail spam, and
new drugs for diseases only recently invented. Celebrex,
Vioxx, Bextra, Viagra and ads for the same products, got
a general thumbs down.
Disliked clothing included underwire bras, shoes with
platform soles or with toes so pointed that the wearer
must have the tip three inches beyond her longest toe.
Disliked foods included pop tarts, tofurkey, soymilk
and lutefisk. Some serious-minded people mentioned
company practices such as outsourcing jobs to foreign
countries and dyeing farmed salmon an unnatural
crimson.
Not to appear overly negative, we asked which inventions
were underappreciated. Here is a partial list in no
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particular order: toilet paper, Kleenex, aspirin, shampoo,
sliced bread, bobby pins, clothes pins and hangers,
brushes of all sorts, clocks, buttons, string, the grocery
bag, and Tony Bennett.
Chimacum Grange
Opens Farmers Market
Starting Sunday, June 1, the Chimacum Grange Farmers Market will open to the public for the 2008 season.
Customers can be sure to receive the freshest items, as
all produce of the Chimacum Grange farmers is locally
grown within 30 miles of the market.
The popularity of farmers markets is growing quickly as
people become more interested in the ramifications of
eating locally grown foods. The benefits include fresher,
more nutrient-rich produce, less petroleum used in shipping and packaging, and supporting the local economy,
which keeps agriculture viable and helps build our food
network on the Peninsula.
The Chimacum Grange Farmers Market is located at
10364 Rhody Drive, across from the Chimacum Schools.
The market will be open Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 1 through October. For more
information, contact Molly Fahrenschon at 360-821-1035.
Garden Club May Speaker
On Wednesday, May 14, Billie Fitch will give a demonstration on making tufa pots at the Port Ludlow Garden
Club (PLGC) meeting at the Bay Club. Ms. Fitch will
also provide recipes on how we can make these same pots
from our own homes. Tufa is a cast “rock-like” material,
which can be used for relatively inexpensive bonsai pots
and slabs for plantings. It looks like rock, can be cast into
almost any shape, is very lightweight and is also strong
enough to withstand the freeze/thaw cycle of most northern climates. They can be textured anywhere from very
smooth to a rough rocky look for a “natural pot.”
This is a brown bag luncheon. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
The PLGC will furnish beverage service and desserts.
There will be a $5 charge for non-members. Dues are
$20 for the 2008 gardening year, which commenced with
the March meeting. They may be paid at the May meeting or mailed to PLGC, P. O. Box 65235, Port Ludlow,
WA 98365. Dues cover the January-December calendar
year regardless of the month in which they are paid. Only
PLGC members may attend the Tour of Private Gardens
in August and the Holiday Tea in December.
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Port Ludlow Hikers
The planning meeting for spring and summer hikes was
held in early April. If you are not on the hiking e-mail
roster, you may pick up the schedule for May through
October at either the Bay or Beach Club.
Friday, May 2: Barnes Creek/Marymere Falls
This is a moderate hike of 8 miles and an 800-foot elevation gain. There will be a side trip to view Marymere
Falls before following the quiet trail along Barnes Creek
with its impressive stands of old growth timber. Meet at
the Bridge Deck at 8:30 a.m. to arrange carpools and get
directions to the trailhead. For information, call Larry
MacDuff at 437-7724 or Stan Gustin at 437-8025.
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Attention
Timberton Loop Walkers
Logging on the Timberton Loop
poses dangers to hikers.
Pope Resources has given approval to hike the trail,
but hikers should use caution.
Stay out of the way of logging trucks
and obtain permission from
machinery operators before proceeding.
Logging will continue until sometime in July.
Friday, May 16: Fort Worden Loop
Enjoy an easy 6- to 8-mile hike through the forest and
a low tide beach walk at Fort Worden State Park. Have
lunch while viewing the magnificence of the bluffs,
Admiralty Inlet and the Strait. Meet at the Bridge Deck
at 8:30 a.m. to arrange carpools and get directions to the
trailhead. For information, call Doris Monti at 437-0716
or Bob Quick at 437-8126.
Friday, May 30: Lower Lena Lake
This is a moderate hike of 6.5 miles and a 1,250-foot
elevation gain to a beautiful sub-alpine lake and a big picnic rock overlooking the water. Depending on the weather, some may choose to hike further toward Upper Lena
Lake with lots of vertical gain. Meet at the Bridge Deck
at 8:30 a.m. to arrange carpools and get directions to the
trailhead. For information, call Carole Porter at 437-4101
or Andrea Marik at 437-7915.
Every Wednesday: Timberton Loop
Walk the 4.5-mile Timberton Loop. Enjoy views of the
Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. Meet at the trailhead on Timberton Road at 9:00 a.m. For information,
contact Doris Monti at 437-0716.
Stamp Art for May
The Rubber Stamp Arts Club will meet at the usual hour
of 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at the Beach Club.
We’ll show each other our latest creations before participating in yet another hands-on dimension of our hobby.
This time it will be how to embellish our work with String
Art. (It’s not just about stamping all the time!)
Anyone interested in participating (or just observing) is
welcome to attend. We love new members! For further
information, call Jeanne Mitchell at 437-7702.
Logging today is done by heavy equipment as
witnessed by hikers on the Timberton Loop.
Photo by Doris Monti
Final Dine and Discover
for the Season
Alton Chung, award-winning storyteller from Vancouver,
WA will entertain guests with ghost stories from Japan on
Monday, May 5, 5:30 p.m., at the Beach Club. Born in
Hawaii, Alton grew up with the stories, superstitions and
magic of the Hawaiian Islands. His combined Japanese
and Korean ancestry gives him a unique perspective to
tell cultural tales and personal stories with a deep sense of
reverence and authenticity. Not only does he breathe life
into traditional Asian folktales with sensitivity and deep
connection, but he can also touch into the fire of ancient
Hawaiian legends and tell them with passion and respect.
Please sign up at the Beach Club to bring a potluck dish
to feed at least ten people. Bring your own table service,
beverage and $2 per person to be collected at the door.
Watch for news of next season’s events in the August
issue of the Port Ludlow Voice.
Call Hilda and Michael Cahn with questions, 437-8223.
Port Ludlow Voice
What about Plastic?
by Beverly Browne, Co-editor in Chief
Using plastic doesn’t always imply using your credit card.
We all use some of the thousands of products constructed
of plastic. The advantages of plastic are lightness, flexibility, resistance to acids and the fact that it doesn’t shatter.
However, the use of this miracle material for everything
from grocery bags to children’s toys is increasingly under
attack, both because of the carcinogens it contains and its
detrimental effect on the environment.
The connection between plastic and cancer was discovered in 1987 at Tufts Medical School. Researchers
discovered that chemicals in plastic test tubes leached into
cultured cancer cells, causing rapid growth. Dozens of
studies have subsequently confirmed this finding. However, not all plastic is equal. Containers with a 3, 6 or 7 on
the bottom contain a chemical called BPA and should not
be used as food containers. Containers labeled 4 and 5 can
be used but not in the microwave. Containers labeled 1 or
2 and cloudy containers are safest but also should not be
microwaved.
Plastic doesn’t biodegrade in the environment like
materials susceptible to the effects of naturally occurring organisms. Instead, it goes through a process called
“photodegradation,” where sunlight breaks the material
into smaller and smaller pieces. When this plastic “dust”
enters the sea, it can cause untold havoc on fish and other
marine wildlife. The State Department of Ecology recently awarded the Port Townsend Marine Science Center a
$54,700 grant to educate the public about the problem of
plastic in the ocean and in Puget Sound.
So what does one do about plastic? Obviously sticking it
in the microwave is a bad idea. Use glass. Other than that,
the choices are avoid buying it or recycle it. Some people
have found some really innovative ways to reuse plastics.
May Johnson of Portland, Oregon makes hats from
grocery bags. She cuts the bags in strips, braids them and
sews them together. The colors come out as a herring
bone pattern. Other people have woven mats from plastic
bags. Plastic mesh bags have been used as pot scrubbers
and as the basis of various needle work projects.
Grocery stores have discovered that reusable cloth
bags please customers, help the environment, and save
the store a lot of money. Jefferson County collects and
recycles No. 1 and 2 plastics; the rest end up in landfill.
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An agricultural recycling program sponsored by Jefferson
Landworks Collaborative recently took in plastic nursery
pots and trays, baling twine, soil and fertilizer bags, and
tarps.If you missed this, be alert for future opportunities.
High Definition Video Wars End
by Don Plorde
Most of us may remember the early format wars for
videotape—VHS vs. Betamax. The best strategy then was
for consumers not to be an early adopter for one or the
other video players and tapes. A parallel format war for
High Definition (HD) DVDs has been fragmenting the
HD video DVD scene for the last couple of years with the
contenders Blu-Ray from Sony and Panasonic and HD
from Toshiba. Some Hollywood movie studios aligned
with Blu-Ray and others with HD. Both types of players
and DVDs are readily available at retail stores near you
and cost nearly the same with equivalent features.
There has been a sudden shift in support for Blu-Ray in
the last few weeks with announcement from on-line video
rental sites such as Netflix and uncommitted Hollywood
studios to Blu-Ray. The war is apparently over. Toshiba
announced that they would no longer manufacture or
support HD players. We should see a shift to HD DVD
videos in the future. I suspect that soon you will see
bargain prices for HD players and HD DVDs. Before you
snap up the HD players and HD DVDs from retailers’
shelves, consider that you may be tied to a dying technology. Some retailers (Wal-Mart, for example) are now only
selling Blu-Ray players. If you have a HD DVD player
and a bunch of HD-DVDs, you are pretty much stuck.
Some HD DVD titles will continue to be manufactured
by independent studios, but the selection will be small.
Activity around HD players and HD DVDs on eBay may
be expected.
What to do? If you already have a HD player and HD
DVDs hang onto them, particularly if you want to retain
your collection of HD DVDs. Otherwise, I would recommend purchasing a Blu-Ray player and Blu-Ray DVDs.
There are hybrid players available that will play both
Blu-Ray and HD DVDs. However, they are expensive and
cost more than having one each of the Blu-Ray and HD
players.
Port Ludlow Voice
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College Classes Forming
in Port Hadlock
Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
The Jefferson Education Center (JEC), sponsored by
Washington State and located in the Shold Business Park,
hosts numerous undergraduate and graduate programs
leading to new job opportunities and career choices. The
program is affiliated with Peninsula College, Old Dominion University, Chapman University, City University of
Seattle, Washington State University, the Bard College
Clemente Course, and more. Individuals can earn Associate, Bachelor or Master degrees from fully accredited
institutions.
Memorial Day is
a Federal holiday
that is observed on
Monday, May 26.
Many Americans
observe this
day by visiting
cemeteries and
other memorials.
Retired military officers John Franznick,
For the seventh
U.S. Army, and Jerry Conover, U.S.
year, the South
Marines.
Photo by Peggy Lee Flentie
Bay Community
Association (SBCA)
offers a unique event, commencing at 11:00 a.m., to
provide a proper ceremony for disposal of worn American
flags.
Peninsula College (PC), a community college, offers
degree-seeking students classes in Port Hadlock and Port
Townsend. The Associate Transfer degree is transferable
to four-year Bachelor degree granting universities and
colleges. It provides two years of credit at a convenient
local location and at a fraction of the cost of attending a
four-year college.
For those with two years of college, and/or an Associate
Transfer degree, there are a variety of options to complete
the Bachelor degree in Port Hadlock. Old Dominion University (ODU) offers degrees in criminal justice, communications, business (accounting, marketing, finance, and
information technology), engineering technology, computer science, education, health sciences, human services,
and the BSN degree for registered nurses.  Washington
State University (WSU) offers a variety of on-line programs including human development, humanities, criminal justice, business, social sciences, the BSN for registered nurses, an MS in education, and other Internet-based
degree programs.
For those seeking a graduate degree, City University of
Seattle offers an on-site, face-to-face Master of Arts in
Counseling Psychology (MACP). This Saturday program
prepares individuals with a Bachelor degree (any major)
for the Washington State Licensure Examination and
careers in mental health. City University will begin a new
MACP student cohort in September and is now accepting
applications for fall term. Other graduate programs are
also offered.
Financial aid is available for most students, and assistance
is provided in completing the free application for Federal
Student Aid. Individual academic and career counseling is
provided by appointment and without charge. For information on any JEC-sponsored educational program, or to
make an appointment for individual counseling, contact
Matt Lyons, Director Higher Education, at 379-4034 or
matt@jecdirect.org.
by Captain Jerry L. Conover (USMC ret.)
Disposal of the flag is outlined in an amendment to the
Constitution that states, “The flag, when it is in such
condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display,
should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by
burning.” Several retired military personnel render such a
service.
It is the custom for each flag to be dedicated to a deceased
military family member, acquaintance or group. Flags
may be taken to the Bay Club in the days prior to
Memorial Day to be processed for disposal.
The ceremony will be held outside the Club and will
open with the singing of the National Anthem by the
Independents from Kitsap County, a mixed choral group.
The program will include an invocation, dedication and
disposal of each flag. All retired or active duty military
personnel are encouraged to participate.
Following the ceremony, we will move inside the Bay
Club where the Independents will offer a choral program
of patriotic songs and other music suitable to the occasion. Refreshments will be served following the concert.
Principals involved in the ceremony include John Franznick, Peter Joseph, Roy Kraft, Tom Lohrey, Larry
McDuff, Jack Naye, Russ Reed and ceremony founder,
Jerry Conover. For more information, call Jerry Conover
at 437-0537 or Mike Morgan at 437-2208.
Port Ludlow Voice
Living with Cougars
by Beverly Browne, Co-Editor in Chief
Whether you like it or
not, we live in cougar
country. There have
been a number of
sightings of these big
cats this year, on the
Golf Course and in
back yards. Mike Jacobs of Explorer Lane
This is cougar country.
spotted one sitting uncomfortably close, less
than 30 feet away from where his young children were
eating dinner. Wildlife officials have told Jacobs that they
do not plan to trap or tree the animal to relocate it, which
doesn’t make Jacobs happy.
Although cougar attacks are rare, there was one four years
ago in the Northwest. Thus, it is wise to know a few rules
for living or recreating near cougars. According to the
Fish and Wildlife Service, people living in or near cougar
habitat should:
• Keep pets indoors or in secure kennels at night, and
never leave pet food or food scraps outside.
• Bring farm animals into enclosed sheds or barns at
night.
• Closely supervise children playing outdoors, and make
sure they are indoors by dusk.
• Light walkways and remove heavy vegetation or landscaping near the house.
• Avoid attracting animals, by storing garbage in secure
containers.
While recreating in cougar habitat, you should:
• Hike in small groups and make enough noise to avoid
surprising a cougar.
• Keep your camp clean and store food and garbage in
double plastic bags.
• Keep small children close to the group, preferably in
plain sight just ahead of you.
•Don’t approach dead animals. They may be left for
another cougar meal.
If you encounter a cougar you should:
• Stop, stand tall and don’t run. Pick up small children or
pets.
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• Do not approach the animal, especially if it is with a
kill or has kittens.
• Do not turn your back or take your eyes off the animal.
• Do not crouch or try to hide. You will look like prey.
• If the animal acts aggressive, shout, wave your arms,
and throw rocks.
• If the cougar attacks, fight back aggressively and stay
on your feet.
If you have a cougar or black bear problem that is not an
emergency, contact the nearest regional Department of
Fish and Wildlife office Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If there is an
emergency, dial 911.
Port Ludlow: A Digital Village?
by Dean Mosier
Local residents Dave Pike and Dean Mosier are exploring
the possibility of introducing new technology to Port
Ludlow. This is an Internet-based interactive website
that essentially creates a new way for the community
to exchange information. This “digital village” would
contain information about clubs, organizations,
community service groups, health service organizations,
merchants and homeowner associations. Residents would
have the ability to construct a personal calendar with only
events in which they are interested, view announcements
and print coupons offered by advertisers on the site. Use
of the site would be free to residents and community
service organizations.
Presentations have been made to various groups and clubs
within the community. Presentations to the larger community have been scheduled. If there is enough support
for the idea, a non-profit organization is envisioned that
would facilitate fund raising and establish governance of
the website.
Town Hall meetings are scheduled as follows:
• Monday, May 5, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Bay Club
• Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Beach Club
• Thursday, May 8, 2:00–4:00 p.m., Bay Club
• Wednesday, May 14, 1:30–3:30 p.m., Beach Club
If you cannot make one of the scheduled presentations
and would like to become better informed, feel free to
contact Dave at 437-8121 or Dean at 206-310-3149 to
schedule a presentation for your group or association.
Port Ludlow Voice
Honey Bees
by Eline Lybarger, Contributing Editor
The first fossil records of
bees show them appearing 35
million years ago in Africa.
From there they spread to
Europe and Asia. Of the
20,000 species of bees, there
are seven recognized species
Honey Bee.
and 44 subspecies of the genus
Apis or honey bee. In 1622 European colonists brought
Apis mellifera, a black honey bee, to the east coast of
America, which was followed by Apis mellifera ligustica,
an Italian honey bee. The Rocky Mountains halted the
spread west until bees reached California by ship in 1850.
There are three types of honey bees. Non-reproductive
female workers gather pollen and nectar from flowers,
build hives with secreted wax, cool the hive by beating
their wings to circulate air, and protect and clean the hive.
The queen regulates hive activity by producing chemicals
that drive bee behavior, but her primary job is to lay eggs
to assure a supply of young bees. If the queen dies, the
workers feed one of the eggs a special diet called “royal
jelly” to create a new queen. Drones are males. There may
be several hundred during the summer, but come foodscarce winter, they are expelled by the workers.
In the 1800s bees were kept for honey and wax. Today
$14 billion worth of seeds and crops in the United States,
or one third of everything we eat, is pollinated by bees,
80 percent by honey bees. A typical hive will have 15,000
to 30,000 bees. The hive’s worker bees dance to communicate where to find pollen and nectar.
California supplies most of the world’s almonds, requiring about half of the country’s bee colonies in February
for pollinating over 580,000 acres across 300 miles of
California’s Central Valley. By 2010 it is expected to
increase to 680,000 acres. However, the number of bees
and beekeepers is dwindling. Beekeepers expect to lose
20 percent of their bees over winter. Current West Coast
losses have been 30 to 60 percent: the East Coast and
Texas experienced losses of more than 70 percent. No
one knows why, but bees will go in search of pollen and
nectar and never return. Researchers believe the bees are
becoming exhausted or disoriented and falling victim to
the cold. Since 1894 there have been three cases of unexplained disappearing disorders, but these were confined to
small areas.
The problem, labeled Colony Collapse Disorder/
Syndrome has become so acute that the U. S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) has established a Bee Lab. It
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is considered a syndrome because there seems to be
a collection of factors that may cause the bee losses.
Possible factors include viruses, a fungus, and poor
bee nutrition. A group of pesticides that were banned in
Europe are being studied to see if they are affecting the
bees’ ability to find their way back to the hive.
One factor may be stress. Bees are being raised to survive shorter off-season time to enable them to pollinate
almonds in February and this may lower their immunity
to viruses. Keepers’ willingness to truck their bees from
coast to coast may also cause stress, helping to spread viruses and accelerating whatever is afflicting them. There
have been two major infestations of mites since the 1980s
that critically reduced the number of bees and beekeepers.
Insecticides used to kill mites may be shortening the lives
of the queens therefore harming the ability of the queen
bees to spawn the needed number of worker bees.
Oddly enough, beekeepers often have to plead with landowners to allow their bees to be placed on land to forage
for nectar to survive. Some citrus growers in California
want a “no-fly zone” of at least two miles to prevent bees
from pollinating a seedless form of Mandarin orange.
Many beekeepers feed their bees protein supplements and
a liquid mix of sucrose and corn syrup from tanker-sized
trucks at $12,000 a load.
Growers are desperately seeking other ways to pollinate.
They have tried giant blowers, helicopters and even mortar shells. Today researchers have been trying to develop
“self-compatible” almond trees that will require fewer
bees. The Blue Orchard Bee (adapted to colder temperatures) is being studied for possible commercialization. It
is a complex, serious problem with no easy answers.
Singles to Dine at the Belmont
Singles, we will dine at the Belmont Restaurant in Port
Townsend at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. The Belmont
offers many delicious items such as fresh halibut, rack of
lamb and the always-popular crab sandwich.
We always have a great time at the Belmont as our group
gets the entire upper balcony. We can talk, and laugh, and
get better acquainted.
Invite your friends. We will carpool from the upper
Bridge Deck parking lot at 4:20 p.m. Please wear your
nametag.
Call Peggy Schafran at 437-9935 by Monday, May 12,
to make your reservation and advise whether you will be
a driver or a passenger. Please offer the driver $3 to help
defray the cost of gas.
Port Ludlow Voice
Peace Corps Experiences
Span 45 Years
by Barbara Berthiaume, North Bay Editor
While campaigning for president in 1960, John F.
Kennedy challenged students of the University of
Michigan to give two years of their lives to help people in
countries of the developing world. The challenge was the
inspiration for the Peace Corps, established in 1961 with
the mission of promoting world peace and friendship.
In 2007, the University of Washington undergraduate and
graduate schools again ranked first in the nation for the
number of Peace Corps volunteers from large universities,
Western Washington ranked third for medium-sized
universities, and Gonzaga and the University of Puget
Sound ranked in the top four for small colleges across
the country. There have been 190,000 volunteers in 139
countries since 1961 with over 7,000 volunteers serving
in any given year. Five percent of current volunteers are
over 50 years of age.
Val Vogt, a resident of
Port Ludlow for the past
11 years, was 20 years
old in 1961 and was
curious about the new
program. She filed an
application and received
a telegram from Sargent
Shriver, Director of the
Peace Corps, among
volumes of Peace Corps
correspondence. It invited
Val Vogt.
her to volunteer in Peru.
Photo by Marti Duncan
Val flew to Baltimore,
MD, met with other
volunteers and then flew to Puerto Rico for three months
of training before her two-year assignment. Although she
felt like she accidentally stepped into something beyond
her, she also felt a sense of curiosity and adventure.
In Peru, Val set up feeding programs in rural areas outside
of Iquitos, which is located in the heart of the Amazon,
and in Yungay, a village high in the Andes. The Peace
Corps encourages the volunteers to self-initiate activities
so Val organized summer camps in the coastal town of
Mollende for children from the Andes who had never seen
the ocean. She has vivid memories of dipping for lice and
cutting hair.
Jennifer Berthiaume was born and raised overseas. When
she was 10, a niece in the Peace Corps visited her family in London, leaving her with vivid impressions of the
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Peace Corps. After graduating from the University
of Washington in 2005,
she joined. Her assignment was in the third
poorest country in the
world, Mali, Africa. Her
three-month-long training involved living with a
host family comprised of
a father with four wives
and 32 children before
being assigned to Keyes,
Jennifer Berthiaume.
the hottest city in Africa.
Submitted photo
Jennifer worked with the
local AIDS community,
teaching AIDS education and prevention, developing
income generating activities, supporting classroom tutoring,
working with the local AIDS orphanage, and participating in
a local radio program to promote intercultural awareness.
Val and Jennifer had the opportunity to meet and compare their respective experiences spanning 45 years. Both
found the decision daunting; the two-year commitment
seemed like a long time. They both noted that training
has become much more specific which now takes place
in-country and that now the volunteers are better prepared
for their experience.
Parasites, gastro-intestinal bugs, anemia and malaria
were shared health issues and are considered part of
the Peace Corps experience. In Val’s time, having an
appendix was a liability and Jennifer noted that she
had to have her wisdom teeth pulled before she was
accepted. Both recounted stories of being offered foods
that challenged their open-mindedness and modes of
transport that challenged their survival instinct. In both
their experiences, these issues of developing countries
have not changed much.
Val was incredulous when she learned that Jennifer was
issued a cell phone in the middle of Africa and reminisced
that she was allowed one three-minute phone call during
the entire stay in Peru on a radio line, which made it very
difficult to have a normal conversation. It took weeks for
Val to receive a letter from home and all travel had to be
done in country. Jennifer had access to a computer and
Internet frequently and was able to travel to surrounding
countries. It is common for today’s volunteers to visit
home mid-way through the assignment. Val said this was
not an option for her and her peers. They both noted that
technology has made communication with friends and
family much easier for today’s volunteers.
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Peace Corps continued from previous page
When asked about the impact of her Peace Corps experience, Val said, as her first experience with diversity, the
Peace Corps gave her an understanding of other cultures.
She learned skills to live in and appreciate other societies
and discovered that she could do more than she thought.
By digging down into herself, she realized that she could
accomplish anything. This skill has served her well in her
life and she feels it will do the same for Jennifer.
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Travel with Diane:
Pack Light, Pack Right II
by Diane Ruff, Contributing Editor
Thanks for all the positive feedback. My Denver friends,
where I lived before, are constantly hearing about the
wonderful people in this community and how grateful I
am to live in this amazing place. Here are a few more tips
that might make your next trip more pleasurable:
The Peace Corps experience for Jennifer has given her
the ability to be more flexible and tolerant. Her sense of
priorities has changed and she has a much clearer idea
of what she wants to do. She noted that this was the first
time that she was completely independent and integrated
into a community as an adult. Like Val, she states the
Peace Corps experience has given her the opportunity to
explore her limits and know that she can succeed. Both
agreed that they do not take for granted amenities such
as hot showers, plentiful food and material comforts as
this awareness of their Peace Corps experience lingers for
both of them. Although Val’s and Jennifer’s Peace Corps
journeys spanned a generation and were in different parts
of the world, they share a common bond connected by
many similar experiences.
1.Companies now offer baggage services where your
suitcase is picked up at your door, shipped to your
destination, and held for you. Upon your return, it is
picked up and delivered home. My daughter used one
of these services for her large suitcase and then just
traveled with a smaller one. If you need a few names of
such services, call me or Google it.
Val’s Peace Corps experience prepared her for the challenge of living and raising a family overseas. Jennifer’s
Peace Corps experience has given her clarity, purpose in
her life, and the skills to face the future. For both, it was a
life-altering experience.
5.A tiny flashlight, earplugs, water bottle, chewing gum,
snacks and a watch or cell phone with an alarm can
make all the difference.
CEA Goes Out to Lunch
7.I carried a Zadro UV Disinfection Light. The size of
a cell phone, it promises to eradicate 99.9 percent of
germs in bathrooms, on remote controls, eating utensils
and numerous other places. A small blue UV light turns
on for ten seconds as you scan it over the area to be
cleaned. See www.magellans.com.
Whoever said that gourmet food
was just for dinner? We invite you
to join the Community Enrichment
Alliance (CEA) and find out how
to enjoy it for lunch as well. On
Wednesday, May 28, at 11:30 a.m.,
we will carpool to Sequim to enjoy
a wonderful lunch at The Dockside
Grill. It is located at the John Wayne Marina. Join us to
enjoy fine dining and a wonderful ambiance. We will
order off the menu and be provided with separate checks.
Sign up at the CEA ticket table on Wednesdays from
11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Reservation deadline is
Wednesday, May 21, and we are limited to 20 diners.
For questions, please call Pat Lohrey at 437-7760.
2.Some good sites on packing are www.onebag.com and
www.travelite.org. You can Google others.
3.Small cards with your name, address and e-mail are
great to have for friends you make along the way.
4.A pair of flip-flops weighs nothing in your suitcase, and
comes in handy if your shoes get wet or your hotel’s
shower or pool looks questionable.
6.Electrical plug adaptors when traveling overseas are
necessities, as are travel size products such as wipes,
cleansing gel, toilet paper and seat covers.
8.Pickpockets typically work close to exits on buses and
trains. To decrease your chance of someone lifting
something from you and jumping off, ride in the middle
when traveling and make yourself less of a target. Try
to keep space around you at all times. Bon Voyage!
Send us news about your favorite places for an overnight get-away.
E-mail dianekayr@aol.com. We reserve the right to edit your
contribution to fit style and space constraints.
Port Ludlow Voice
More on Water Rates
by Beverly Browne, Co-Editor in Chief
Word has been received from Jim Ward, Regulatory
Analyst at the Washington State Transportation and
Utilities Commission (WTUC), and Dennis Shutler,
Consumer Affairs Specialist, that the water rate increase
requested by Olympic Water and Sewer (OWSI) was not
approved. A lower temporary rate, negotiated with OWSI,
was put into effect on April 22. According to Phil Otness,
Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) Utilities Chair,
the rate will become permanent on Thursday, May 15,
after a period of community comments. The rate amounts
to a 36 percent increase overall instead of 50 percent
as requested. Calculations indicate that rates will not
increase for lower users but will gradually increase to 38
percent for higher users.
On February 15, 2008, OWSI filed tariff revisions with
the WTUC that would generate $258,905, equivalent
to 50 percent additional revenue per year. OWSI serves
1,625 customers in Port Ludlow. The proposed revisions
were prompted by higher costs for power, labor, fuel and
laboratory testing. The last general rate filing by OWSI
decreased rates and became effective in 1994.
OSWI notified its customers of the rate increase by mail
on February 11. WTUC staff attended a public meeting
with the company and its customers on March 6 in Port
Ludlow. Approximately 35 customers attended the public
meeting and commented on the proposed rate increase.
Customers indicated that they were concerned about the
size of the increase and the water system plan. Customers believed that the plan update was not filed in a timely
manner and used unsupported information. Other issues
were whether flow and pressure met standards in all
locations of the water system and OWSI’s lack of reserve
accounts. Customers also believed that separate reserve
accounts should exist to fund future projects and capital
upgrades for water and sewer functions.
WTUC states the Department of Health (DOH) has certified that the water system plan is in substantial compliance with all DOH requirements. The Commission can
allow the company to establish a “reserve account” (RCW
80.28.022) exclusively for the purposes of making capital
improvements approved by the DOH as a part of a longrange plan, to comply with Federal or State drinking water regulations, or to perform construction or maintenance
required by the Department of Ecology. The Commission
can also order a company to establish a reserve account
funded by a surcharge. Establishing a reserve account
would require customers to pay an extra amount to be set
aside for future plant and customer benefits.
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OWSI is set up as a water and sewer company and uses
employees and equipment in common for both operations.
It has employees that are certified and used in both water
and sewer functions. Accounting for time and cost starts
with each employee’s time sheet that clearly shows hours
attributed to water and sewer work and continues through
the payroll and accounting allocations of expenses. The
Commission agreed that company allocations are proper.
However, the proposed rate hikes were judged excessive.
See the accompanying chart to compare rates.
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WTUC staff’s review shows that the expenses are reasonable and required as part of the company’s operations.
However, customers have not yet been advised of the
revised rates and, as such, have not had the opportunity to
comment on them. WTUC believes comment is necessary
before deciding whether to approve the revised rates on a
permanent basis.
2008-2009 Seattle Theater
Season Reservations
Twenty tickets have been booked for each of the following shows:
• The Drowsy Chaperone, Saturday, November 15,
2008, 2:00 p.m.
• Memphis, Saturday, February 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday in the Park with George, Saturday, May 2, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
These shows will all be performed at the 5th Avenue
Theater in Seattle.
The fourth show in the series, A Chorus Line, will be
performed on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Paramount
Theater in Seattle. We are unable to reserve seats for this
performance until June.
If you are interested in any of these shows, please call
Nita Edgcombe at 379-1635 or e-mail her at Tupnee9@
Yahoo.com. Let her know which plays you would like to
see. She can also help you with seating and transportation.
Port Ludlow Voice
Beverly Rothenborg:
She Wears a Coat of Many Colors
by Barbara Wagner-Jauregg, Contributing Editor
With a Bachelor of
Science in Fashion
Merchandising,
Beverly “Bev”
Rothenborg can
always be counted
on to make her own
fashion statement.
But though clothes
may be one of her
loves, it is her spirit Beverly Rothenborg.
Photo by Peggy Lee Flentie
and willingness to
serve not only the
community of Port Ludlow but also greater Jefferson
County that brings her greater satisfaction.
Bev’s colorful résumé of volunteer positions spans a rainbow of cultural, charitable and church activities. One day
she’s meeting at the Olympic Music Festival headquarters
in Quilcene with fellow Board members, the next she’s
dressing women in job-appropriate clothing at Working
Image/OlyCap in preparation for their entering the workplace, or she’s sharing all the experience gained from 17
years on the Arts Council to fellow Board members.
Following graduation from the University of California at
Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1952, Bev took a job in fashion
with Rose Marie Reid, the bathing suit manufacturer. It
was on assignment in Little Rock, Arkansas, that she met
the handsome Mason Rothenborg, whom she married in
1955. The births of their daughter and son followed in
1956 and 1957.
The family moved to Hawaii in 1960, where
Mason started his own business as a manufacturers’
representative, and Bev began teaching in the University
of Hawaii’s community college system. Their daughter,
and her daughters, subsequently made their home here
in Washington. Their son, a highly regarded commercial
photographer, continued to live in Hawaii with his
children, one of whom now lives here east of Lake
Washington. Bev and Mason are now the proud greatgrandparents of three toddlers, whom they enjoy seeing
on a regular basis.
The Rothenborgs left Hawaii in 1990 for Washington’s
Puget Sound area and built a home on Bainbridge Island,
where they were neighbors of Ann and Bob Radwick.
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When Mason and Bev moved to a new condo in Inner
Harbor, they introduced the Radwicks to Port Ludlow,
who then broke ground on a home here.
In addition to her Arts Council and Olympic Music
Festival duties, Bev served on the Centrum Board of
Directors from 1994 to 1999, where she co-chaired a
“Gala” and spearheaded a fund-raising golf tournament.
She also has been on the Boards of Port Townsend
Community Concerts and the Turtle Bluff Orchestra.
Not only does she find enjoyment in local cultural
activities, which she shares with Voice readers as our Arts
and Entertainment Editor, she is also passionate about
Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle
Symphony. She can frequently be found riding the ferry
to Seattle to enjoy performances there, where she belongs
to the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and enjoys lunching.
Those of us who know Bev well, feel that her kind and
loving heart is most happy when she’s helping the less
fortunate. Her “greater” community service activities
have included serving for over a decade as a Guardian ad
Litem for abused and neglected children in Kitsap and
Jefferson Counties as well as the United Good Neighbors
Allocations Committee and the Jefferson Hospital Auxiliary Board. A member of the Community United Methodist Church in Hadlock, she has served in a multitude of
positions—from cooking dinners for the homeless shelter
in Port Townsend to serving as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher. You can be sure, if there’s a need,
Bev can be counted on to be there and to be involved.
One might think with all this service that Bev might
neglect her own community. But that is far from the case.
Not only was she one of the original founders of the Arts
Council, she is co-chairman of its Booking Committee.
She also founded Music on the Green, and has continued
to serve on the Council for more than 17 years. For the
past five years, she has organized Port Ludlow Day at the
Olympic Music Festival to introduce new residents to the
Festival. She also put together live entertainment for at
least one FunFest. Closer to home she served as secretary
on the South Bay Community Association (SBCA) for
three years, is currently on the Inner Harbor Board where
she is the treasurer, and has been on the Free Spirits
Board.
Does Bev have fun? You bet. Whether it’s Centrum’s
Jazz Festival or Fiddle Tunes, catching a new group at
the Upstage or dancing with the Rockettes, which she’s
done since the group began in 1993—this lady loves
entertainment and people—she wears a coat of many
colors!
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Village Activities Calendar
Most events are open to everyone in the community unless members-only is indicated, or unless obviously for special-interest groups
May
Thurs., May 1
10:00 a.m. – noon, Knitwits, Beach Club
Noon – Lady Nine-Hole Golfers Lunch, Niblick’s
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., PLVC General Meeting, Bay Club
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Swing Lessons Begin, Beach Club
6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Mac SIG (members), Bay Club
Fri., May 2
8:30 a.m., Hiking Club Leaves for Barnes Creek/Marymere Falls, Bridge Deck
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., SBCA Board Meeting (members), Bay Club
1:00 p.m., Hula Lessons Begin, Bay Club
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Open House for Last Names A–G, Olympic Terrace Model Home Office
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Artists’ League Reception, American Marine Bank
5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Artists’ League Reception, League Gallery
Sun., May 4
Noon – 4:00 p.m., Bay Club Opens for Summer Schedule
Mon., May 5
9:00 – 11:30 a.m., LOA Board Meeting (members), Beach Club
10:30 a.m. – noon, Computer Club Office SIG (members),
Bay Club
7:00 – 9:00 p.m., PLVC Digital Village Town Hall, Bay Club
5:30 – 8:00 p.m., Dine and Discover, Beach Club
Tues., May 6
Women’s Golf Association Spring Tournament
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Trails/NRC Meeting, Bay Club
10:00 a.m. – noon, CEA Meeting, Bay Club
2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Plush Investment meeting, Bay Club
7:00 – 9:00 p.m., PLVC Digital Village Town Hall, Beach Club
Wed., May 7
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., First Wednesday Luncheon, Beach Club
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Olympic Terrace HOA Meeting (members), Bay Club
6:00 – 7:45 p.m., Port Ludlow Singers, Bay Club
Thurs., May 8
10:00 a.m. – noon, Port Ludlow Drainage District, Beach Club
Noon – 2:00 p.m., Dine and Discover Planning Meeting,
Beach Club
Noon – 8:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., First LMC Board Meeting, Beach Club
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., PLVC Digital Village Town Hall, Bay Club
Fri., May 9
9:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m., Friday Market, Village Center
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Open House for Last Names H–M, Olympic Terrace Model Home Office
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Inner Harbor Board meeting (members),
Bay Club
5:00 – 7:00 p.m., South Bay Monthly Social (members),
Bay Club
7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Family Movie/Game Night, Bridge Deck
Sat., May 10
NBLOA Annual Yard Waste Pick-Up, North Bay
10:00 a.m., PLYC Opening Day Ceremonies (public invited), Marina
Mon., May 12
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Bluebills Meeting, Bay Club
9:00 a.m.– noon, Bayview Board Meeting (members), Bay Club
6:00 – 6:30 p.m., Computer Club Social, Bay Club
6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Computer Club General Meeting, Bay Club
Tues., May 13
Women’s Golf Association Spring Tournament and Luncheon
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., MGA Meeting, Bay Club
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Wood Carving Meeting, Bay Club
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., PLVC Workshop, Bay Club
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Robert Reasoner, CEA Speaker’s Series,
Bay Club
6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Book Club, Bay Club
Wed., May 14
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Garden Club Meeting, Bay Club
11:45 a.m., Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting,
Harbormaster
1:30 – 3:30 p.m., PLVC Digital Village Town Hall, Beach Club
5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Free Spirits Annual Meeting and Pizza Party (members), Bay Club
6:00 – 7:45 p.m., Port Ludlow Singers, Beach Club
Thurs., May 15
9:30 – 11:00 a.m., MGA Member/Guest Committee, Bay Club
Noon – 8:00 p.m., Nifty Niners, Beach Club
1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Computer Club Pro Show Gold SIG
(members), Bay Club
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Computer Club Board Meeting (members), Bay Club
Fri., May 16
8:30 a.m., Hiking Club leaves for Fort Worden Loop,
Bridge Deck
9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m., Friday Market, Village Center
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Open House for Last Names N–S, Olympic Terrace Model Home Office
Sat., May 17
9:00 a.m. – noon, Second LMC Board Meeting (members), Beach Club
4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Fly Fishers’ Spaghetti Dinner, Bay Club
Sun., May 18
18-Holers Couple Event
10:30 a.m., HOPL Brunch, Beach Club
2:30 p.m., Bus Leaves for CEA Mystery Dinner, Bay Club
4:20 p.m., Carpool Leaves Bridge Deck for Singles’ Dinner
5:00 p.m., Singles Dine at the Belmont
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Mon., May 19
8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Timberton Board Meeting (members),
Bay Club
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., AARP Driver Safety Class, Beach Club
10:30 a.m. – noon, Computer Club Special Topics SIG
(members), Bay Club
6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Computer Club Mac SIG (members),
Bay Club
Tues., May 20
10:00 a.m. – noon, Knitwits, Beach Club
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Fly Fisher General Meeting, Bay Club
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., PLVC Workshop, Bay Club
6:30 p.m., Reader’s Theater, Call 437-2861 for Location
Wed., May 21
10:00 a.m. – noon, Rubber Stamp Art Club, Beach Club
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., AARP Driver Safety Class, Beach Club
1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Artists’ League Meeting, Bay Club
6:00 – 7:45 p.m., Port Ludlow Singers, Bay Club
Thurs., May 22
10:00 a.m. – noon, Port Ludlow Drainage District, Beach Club
Noon – 8:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Fr. John Topel Talk, Bay Club
Fri., May 23
9:00 – 11:00 a.m., SBCA ARC Review Meeting, Bay Club
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday Market, Village Center
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club
2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Ludlow Cove II Hearing, Bay Club
7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Family Movie/Game Night, Bridge Deck
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Future Events
Voice Meeting, June 2, Bay Club
MGA President’s Cup, June 4, Golf Course
Mr. and Mrs. Couples’ Golf Tournament, June 17–18, Golf Course
NBLOA Garage Sale, July 5, Beach Club
SBCA Annual Meeting, July 17, Bay Club
Art Walk, July 18 and 19, Upper and Lower Village Centers
Music on the Green, July 20, Bay Club
Member-Guest Golf Tournament, August 7–9, Golf Course
Bernie’s Beginning Computer Classes, September, Bay Club
Hiking Club Fall Getaway, September 8 – 12, Columbia Gorge
South Bay Quilters and Crafters Show and Sale, November 5, Bay Club
Living With Less,
Eighth Edition Available
Trash or treasure­—which is it? You’ve got “trash” if:
• The item is broken and fixing it isn’t realistic
• You’ve never used it
• It’s the wrong size, color or style
• It wouldn’t affect you if you never saw it again
• If you have to clean, store and insure it, but you get
little enjoyment from it.
You have treasure if:
Mon., May 26
10:30 a.m. – noon, Computer Club Photography SIG
(members), Bay Club
11:00 a.m., Memorial Day Flag Ceremony and Concert,
Bay Club Courtyard
• The item generates good feeling
• It helps you make a living
• It does something useful
• It will enrich or delight the coming generation.
Tues., May 27
3:00 – 4:45 p.m., Teal Lake Board Meeting (members),
Bay Club
Living With Less can help with the trash. The insert in
this month’s Voice lists local charities, businesses and
agencies that solicit non-cash contributions, buy used
items or offer an avenue for disposing of problem materials. You can free up some space, give possessions new life
and help the environment! (Did you know that everyother-week garbage pickup is a Port Ludlow option?
More recycling and reduced consumption thus creates
double savings.)
Wed., May 28
10:00 a.m., Encore Community Presentation, Bay Club
11:30 a.m., CEA Out to Lunch Bunch at The Dockside Grill, Sequim
6:00 – 7:45 p.m., Port Ludlow Singers, Beach Club
7:00 p.m., USCG Auxiliary General Meeting, Fire Station
Thurs., May 29
Lady Niners and Women’s Golf Association Exchange
Fri., May 30
8:30 a.m., Hiking Club Leaves for Lower Lena Lake,
Bridge Deck
9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m., Friday Market, Village Center
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Open House for Last Names T–Z, Olympic Terrace Model Home Office
3:00 p.m., Window Treatment Workshop, Dana Pointe Interiors
7:10 p.m., Port Ludlow Night, Safeco Field
Living With Less is updated annually and published by
the Voice as a community service. Look for extra copies
at the County and Port Townsend libraries as well as at
the Beach and Bay Clubs. If you have suggestions for its
improvement, please contact Kate Madson at 437-5156 or
kmadson@olypen.com.
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Port Ludlow Village Council
Port Ludlow Village Council
(PLVC) Report
by Bill Browne, PLVC Secretary
Reports from Agencies and Organizations
Miriam Villiard, Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) Project
Manager, reported that a Ludlow Cove II public hearing
would be held Friday, May 23, 2:00 p.m., in Port Ludlow
at a location still to be determined.
Olympic Terrace roads have been turned over to Jefferson
County.
The three model homes in Olympic Terrace II are open
daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Construction is underway on three additional homes in Olympic Terrace
II. PLA has reduced prices on many homes in hopes of
stimulating sales and presales.
The Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission
should have completed its final review and made decisions on Olympic Water and Sewer’s (OWSI’s) proposed
water rate increase by mid-April.
Frank Gifford, Jefferson County Public Works Director
and temporary interim County Administrator, described
the process for the hiring of a new County Administrator.
There are three qualified candidates for the three- to fourmonth interim position. For the permanent appointment,
a position description is being developed. An executive
search firm will conduct the search in a three-to-fourmonth period. Identification of public expectations in a
County Administrator will be part of the process.
Gifford also reported that County decisions regarding the Iron Mountain Mining Company’s proposal to
open a quarry close to Port Ludlow would likely be
made in April. Mr. Gifford can be reached at fgifford@
co.jefferson.wa.us or at 385-9383.
Jeff Peters, Jefferson County Transportation Planner, is
preparing a response to letters from Port Ludlow residents
concerning traffic and speeding on Oak Bay and Paradise
Bay Roads. Historically, accident rates do not warrant
changes but added information is being gathered with
speed counters being placed on the two roads beginning
April 10. A number of proposals submitted in the letters,
such as stop signs, lower speed limits, roundabouts, etc.,
will be considered in Peter’s formal response.
Chief Ed Wilkerson, Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue (PLFR)
District 3, introduced the new full-time Administrative
Assistant, Tanya Arey, a Port Ludlow resident. He also
Port Ludlow Village Council Board Meeting
General Meeting
Thursday, May 1
3:00 p.m., Bay Club
Workshop Meeting
Tuesday, May 13
3:00 p.m., Bay Club
www.plvc.org/council
indicated that Kurt Van Ness, another local resident,
would be filling the open position of temporary career
firefighter trainee. The position for firefighter/paramedic
remains open with six candidates being interviewed to fill
the position beginning Sunday, June 1.
PLFR has received a sizeable Federal SAFER Grant that
will be used to recruit three added career firefighters. This
will help achieve the goal of having a minimum of four
career firefighters on duty 24/7.
Committee and Board Member Reports
Dave Armitage, Community Development Committee
(CDC) Chair, reported that Larry Nobles and he attended
the March 14 Jefferson County hearings regarding the
rezoning of land adjacent to the Port Ludlow Master
Planned Resort (MPR) to accommodate the opening of
mining lands by Iron Mountain Quarry. He suggested that
the PLVC form a combined Committee to manage all the
activities involving the Iron Mountain Quarry issue:
• Make copies of recorded documents for interested
parties, including the Port Ludlow Village Council
(PLVC), South Bay Community Association (SBCA),
and Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC).
• Ask the Trails Committee to identify areas where
existing trails may overlap with the intended mining
activity.
• Get GPS readings on the Timberton Trail and any other
trails that can be identified.
These activities are to be managed by Dave Armitage
separately from CDC involvement. The purpose of these
activities is to keep the Board apprised of developments.
Armitage indicated that much concern has been expressed
concerning noise from blasting and mining operations,
dust, residential health issues and added highway traffic.
The quarry, located on the north side of Highway 104 and
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adjacent to the Port Ludlow MPR, is projected to be much
larger than the current Shine Operation.
The CDC also plans to investigate alternatives for managing amenities after completion of the MPR build-out.
The Resort, Marina facilities, Golf Course and the Utility
could be sold at that time. The Committee will be looking at options for the community in conference with Port
Ludlow residents, the Ludlow Maintenance Commission
(LMC), South Bay Community Association (SBCA) and
commercial entities. A business plan will be developed.
Dean Mosier, speaking on the Digital Village, reported
that he and Dave Pike had made a presentation to a number of Port Ludlow interest groups and will continue with
this effort. A presentation for the PLVC was scheduled for
April 15. If the PLVC and other community members accept the concept, subsequent steps will be developed.
Jack McKay, Communications Committee Chair, reported
that members of the Committee had reviewed the Digital
Village concept. However, he indicated that there were
some Committee concerns/questions. These issues were
primarily in regard to initial funding, continuing funding, future use, continued maintenance, content control
and data security. He also asked if alternatives had been
considered.
Trails Committee Chair Larry Scott applauded PLA,
LMC and SBCA for their annual donations. He also indicated that resident Dean Morgan had crafted new signage
for placement on the Interpretative Trail.
Scott gave an update on the progress being made on
development of the Niblick’s Trail. It is the first new trail
in a number of years and will go through and around the
Golf Course. The grand opening is scheduled for early
July. He asked the PLVC and PLA to sponsor the event.
Look for announcements in future issues of the Voice.
Jeanne Joseph, Artists’ League Chair, asked for the
Council’s support in suspending banners from four light
poles in the “Boulevard.” A proposed agreement had been
developed with the County Public Works department
and PLVC regarding the banner uses (time, type of event
and content), size of the banners, and responsibilities for
continued maintenance of the undertaking.
Gene Carmody, Council member, has investigated possibilities for the delivery of a Fourth of July fireworks
display. The Fire Department stated that there must be
a licensed pyrotechnical person. He identified Charles
Wilson, who is licensed, as a possible candidate. Wilson
forwarded a proposal for a 15-minute show for $5,000. It
would be done by remote control off of a barge in Ludlow
Bay.
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Announcements
The next General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
May 1, 3:00 p.m., at the Bay Club. The next workshop
meeting is on Tuesday, May 13, 3:00 p.m. at the Bay
Club. Agendas and Minutes about PLVC meetings can be
obtained on the PLVC website, www.plvc.org.
Disaster Preparedness
by Tom Stone, Port Ludlow Disaster Preparedness Director
The quarterly radio drill of the Port Ludlow Disaster
Preparedness Group simulated a severe earthquake
resulting in injuries and substantial property damage. In
the drill, Port Ludlow experienced a power outage, the
telephone system went down and the disaster preparedness organization self activated. Results of the drill were
very encouraging. Communications were established with
almost all neighborhoods and ten Captains provided a
scripted damage assessment description of their neighborhoods with the portable radio network.
For the first time the Emergency Communications Center
(ECC) located at Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue Station
No. 31 on Oak Bay Road was activated. The ECC is able
to communicate with the Jefferson County Department of
Emergency Management, the Red Cross, the Coast Guard
Auxiliary, the Ham radio network, and the North and
South Bay Communication Centers. The Communication
Centers and the neighborhood Captains successfully coordinated their efforts. Well done to all the participants.
The drill was a big success but all residents must consider
their own personal preparations for a disaster. In case of
a real earthquake, practice dropping down to the floor,
take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture and hold on
to it and be prepared to move with it. Avoid danger spots
near windows, hanging objects, mirrors or tall furniture.
Develop alternative exit routes from your home.
It is important to know where and how to turn off electricity, gas and water. Learn how to turn off your propane, but
understand that the pilots will be extinguished too. You
need to understand how to relight them safely when the
propane flow is restored. If you should inadvertently turn
off your propane, it is recommended that you call your
propane provider to restore it. Check and refresh your
supply of emergency food and water in your survival kit.
Replenish expired supplies of food, water, medicine, fire
extinguishers and batteries at least every six months.
Statistics from many previous disasters in other locations
reveal that the people most able to cope with a disaster are
those who have prepared for one in advance.
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Trails
by Larry Scott, Port Ludlow Trails Committee Chair
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Locally Grown, Expertly
Tended, Dirt Cheap
Step by step, two-hour
increments at a time,
“Trails” volunteers
continue to improve our
community. We have
new “Welcome” and
“Native Plant” signs at
our Interpretive Trail,
New Interpretive Trail sign built by
a couple of new restDean Morgan.
ing benches in place,
Submitted photo
and as of this writing,
the English Daisies are
beginning to bloom all along the wildflower entrance borders. Dick Ullmann of the Natural Resources sub-group
has re-seeded the wildflower areas again and we hope it
begins to be self seeding and regenerating so that we can
continue well into the future to have the same beautiful
entrance we had last year.
While the east Jefferson County area is blessed with quality nurseries, there’s one spring event that local gardeners
still anticipate—the Jefferson County Master Gardener
plant sale. When it’s time to divide garden plants, local
Master Gardeners offer their extras for sale to the public
at bargain prices. This year’s sale is Saturday, May 24,
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Washington State University (WSU) Extension parking lot, 201 West Patison, Port
Hadlock.
We now have a small cadre of gardening enthusiasts who
are volunteering to look after the individual plantings by
caring for a specific segment of the entrance garden areas.
The Rhodies should also be in their glory so put on your
walking shoes, take an easy hike, and enjoy the benefits
of your neighbors’ efforts.
In addition to locally-grown divided plants, some Master Gardeners offer annuals and perennials grown from
seed. This year, expect to see Centaurea cyanus ‘Black
Ball’ (Cornflower) with dense heads of deep chocolate
(almost black) blooms, and lemon cucumber, a baseballsized, slightly sweeter cucumber. Master Gardener Kris
Burns claims that it was therapeutic for him to sprout
seeds in his toasty greenhouse. He places his seed order
in November after deciding what he’d like in the cutting
garden. Then on drizzly days in early spring, he pots the
extra seedlings for the sale. 
Progress on Niblick’s Loop, the new trail, is continuing
also. We are chipping the trail where appropriate and
dressing it up for a proposed “Grand Opening” a.k.a.
“Ribbon Cutting” ceremony this summer. We think it is
going to be a gala affair since it is the first entirely new
community trail to open in some time.
When combined into a figure eight, Niblick’s Loop and
Timberton Loop will offer a hike of approximately 7-plus
miles—right here in our own backyard. All that, and
at the end of the hike you will have a place to refresh
yourself with a beverage or food too. What a great place
to live!
Lower Rainier Trail is beginning to drain off some of the
accumulated ponds created by the uprooting and blow
downs of the 2006-2007 winter. Yes, it was a long time
coming but it is beginning and “Trails” will re-initiate
their efforts to improve the lower section of the trail to
make it as comfortable a hike as the upper section.
As always, if you would like be part of this great group,
just sign up by providing your e-mail address for notices
about a “Fun Day” that might happen on a day when you
aren’t busy.
Plant Sale Coordinator, Carol Self, says shoppers like
the fact that plants are grown in our environment and
are unquestionably viable and hardy. Local resident Dee
Dee Smith adds, “I know the plants won’t be root-bound
from being in pots too long.” Past shoppers have found
the expert assistance for buyers to be enormously helpful.
Since the plants have been thriving in growers’ gardens,
they are able to detail the optimum growing requirements
for each plant.
A bonus this year: the Chimacum High School students
enrolled in instructor Tom Furseth’s Horticulture Class
will offer their annuals and vegetable starts for sale at the
same time and location.
All revenue from the Master Gardener sale goes toward
supporting the many programs sponsored by the Master
Gardener Foundation, including free educational opportunities such as the recent Master Composting course held
in early April, the upcoming Pruning Class with expert
Cass Turnbull on Friday, May 2, and the Youth Gardening program— Herbie the Seed.
The WSU Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation is dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable
horticulture. For more information, call Sally Chapin at
the WSU Extension Office, 379-5610, ext. 200.
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Beach Club/North Bay News
Submit your articles to Barbara Berthiaume at 437-0423 or
by e-mail at barbara.berthiaume@gmail.com
no later than the 10th of the preceding month.
q
Denotes Beach Club Members-Only Activity
LMC March Monthly
Meeting Highlights
by Elizabeth Van Zonneveld
The following actions were taken at the March LMC
Board meetings:
• Ludlow Maintenance Board (LMC) Board
members received a letter from the Port Ludlow
Drainage District (PLDD) concerning drainage
in the Rainier/Oak Bay Road Greenbelt area. The
President will contact the PLDD to arrange to meet
with representatives from the Greenbelt Committee
and LMC Board to discuss cooperative efforts for
maintenance of Greenbelts and Drainage District
responsibilities. A motion was passed to restrict an
LMC lot owner from use of all LMC facilities with the
exception of attending meetings due to a violation with
Architectural Control Committee (ACC) regulations.
• The Board received a report on use of tennis courts
with recommendations from Operations Committee
for review and consideration. A motion was passed
to establish an Ad Hoc Committee, survey the
membership on guest use of tennis courts, and request
review of Bylaw and regulation language by Covenants
and Regulations Committee. The motion stipulated that
current regulations remain in effect during this effort.
• General Manager Brian Belmont will work with swim
instructor Lynn Hovde to develop an appropriate schedule for swim lessons.
• The 2008 Annual meeting will be held April 19. The
candidate material, ballots and proxy, and matters to
be included in the ballot were reviewed with Manager
Belmont.
• Mr. Whitey Johnson is seeking a sewer easement
through LMC Greenbelt and under a part of the RV Lot
entry road. Following review and approval by Greenbelt Committee and Operations Committee, the Board
instructed the president and General Manager to meet
with Olympic Water and Sewer (OWSI) representatives, Committee members and Mr. Johnson’s engineer
on this matter.
Important Dates
First LMC Board Meeting
Thursday, May 8, 1:00 p.m.
Second LMC Board Meeting
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m.
LOA Meeting
Monday, May 5, 9:00 a.m.
Tel: 437-9201
e-mail: beachclub@olympus.net
Sign up for the Log online at the above address
Visit www.lmcbeachclub.com for more complete information
All LMC members are welcome.
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• LMC’s Board has adopted a 100 percent asset
replacement reserve policy following recommendations
of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is
seeking the assistance of residents with experience in
various parts of the Asset Component list for help with
reviewing and updating component valuations.
LMC March Committee
Chair Activities
by Barbara Berthiaume, North Bay Editor
The Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC)
Committee chairpersons reported the following for March
activities:
Architectural Control Committee (ACC):
Veronica Ryan, Chair
The ACC has received 18 new requests during this month,
correspondence from 1 homeowner and 2 requests for
information from the Board. The ACC requests received
were applications for 2 new homes, 2 sheds, 1 deck
modification, 1 privacy fence, 4 tree removals, 4 roofs,
4 paint approvals, 1 appeal request received from the
LMC Board and 1 correspondence research request
received from the LMC Board. Two house additions, 1
tree removal, 4 roofs, and 4 re-paints were approved. The
ACC is discussing proposed policies and procedures.
Covenants and Regulations Committee:
Catherine Garrison, Interim Chair
The Committee has put together a presentation to explain
the voting requirements and the numbers necessary to
meet those requirements at the April board meeting
(Bylaws Article II, Section 7 Special Matters).
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LMC Committee Reports continued from previous page
Communications Committee:
Barbara Berthiaume, Interim Chair
The Communications Committee has been in contact with
Brian Belmont and President Vaughn Bradshaw to draft a
Board workshop on Communication Skills. A survey will
go out to the Board on perceived needs in these areas in
order to address relevant issues. The workshops will be
held after the April elections with dates to be determined.
The next Log will come out in the spring and we are
looking for articles of interest to the membership. The
Committee is reviewing avenues of communication to
and from the membership, and is actively seeking more
Committee members and also an editor for the Log. If
you have an interest and skill in this area, please contact
Barbara Berthiaume at 437-0423.
Greenbelt Committee (GBC):
Jack Riggen and Larry Scott, Co-Chairs
An easement request was reviewed and the GBC recommended a slight shifting of the angle of the proposed
sewer line to the south to minimize impact on tree removal. A replanting plan for that area will be required.
In response to Port Ludlow Drainage District (PLDD)
Commissioner Lee Amundson’s report at the March 6,
2008 regular Board meeting, and a letter to the Trustees
from the PLDD, Mr. Scott gave a presentation to clarify
the GBC’s position in regard to work by the GBC in the
lower Rainier greenbelt area. He indicated the GBC had
only cleared out the underbrush and opened up the natural
flow line and emphasized the GBC did not redirect the
flow line.
Operations Committee (OPC):
John Van Zonneveld, Chair
The Operations Committee has recommended Board
approval for a sewer easement adjacent to the LMC
RV storage lot as changes were made to accommodate
concerns over existing tree root systems. The Tennis
Sub-committee submitted their report for approval by the
entire Operations Committee and it was sent to the LMC
Board for consideration.
Manager’s Report
by Brian Belmont, Beach Club Manager
February financial reports distributed to the Trustees show
there are currently 41 properties with outstanding assessments totaling $20,937.10. The Beach Club has purchased
a Cybex 630A Total Body Arc Trainer after authorization
from the Board. We would like to thank the following
Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) members who
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made donations towards the purchase of this exercise
equipment: Richard and Mary Babaian, Jay and Mimi
Bonds, Jim and Ruth Irvin, Peter and Jeanne Joseph,
Gunter and Ursel Krumme, James and Suzanne Milner,
Jack and Karen Riggen, and Richard and Mary Wall.
LMC also received one significant anonymous donation
for the new equipment.
The 2008 Annual meeting packets have been mailed out.
The cut-off for submitting information was Wednesday,
March 19. The packets were mailed in a 10-inch by 13inch envelope and included a return envelope to mail back
the completed proxy/ballot to LMC.
Earlier in the month, Elizabeth Van Zonneveld and the
General Manager, Brian Belmont, attended a presentation
prepared by Dean Mosier and Dave Pike of the Computer
Club. They have been researching the possibility of developing a Port Ludlow Digital Village. There are several
issues that need further study with the most significant
being funding. Startup costs could be several thousand
dollars in addition to a monthly maintenance and service
fee.
Lynn Hovde is the certified swim instructor who has been
teaching swim lessons here for many years. Although
this schedule is subject to change based on the number of
participants, this is the proposed 2008 class schedule:
• Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30–5:00 p.m., with 4 or 5
students per class.
Classes would begin Thursday, May 1 and continue
May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29; and June 3, 5, 10
and 12.
• Monday—Thursday, noon–1:30 p.m., with 4 or 5
students per class. Classes would start Monday, June
16 and continue June 19, 23, 26 and 30; July 1, 3, 7,
10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31; and August 4 and 7.
If you have any questions regarding the swim lessons or
the schedule, contact the Beach Club at 437-9201.
Brian Belmont, General Manager of the Beach Club, has
recently received his Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) certification through Community
Association Institute. There are fewer than 25 managers
in the State that have this type of certification.
Family Movie Nights
Mark your calendars for Movie Nights on Friday, May
9, and Friday, May 23, at the Bridge Deck from 7:00 to
9:00 p.m. This is a great way to spend time as a family
and socialize with your neighbors. In addition to a movie,
popcorn and juice will be served.
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North Bay Artists’ Group
HOPL’s Spring Brunch
by Francy Gronewald
Celebrate spring. Join us Sunday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.,
at the Beach Club for a Home Owners Pot Luck (HOPL)
special event: a delicious brunch of sausage, ham,
pancakes, scrambled eggs and fruit. Have a glass of juice
or make it a Mimosa.
The North Bay community boasts a number of
enthusiastic artists, a.k.a. the North Bay Artists’ Group
(NBAG), who gather on Friday afternoons for a
workshop at the Bridge Deck. We welcome all local
artists to join us. For more information, call Penny
Sanzaro at 437-7970 or Francy Gronewald at 437-0546.
There is a showing by multiple NBAG members in the
Gallery Room of the Beach Club. We would like to invite
all local art buffs to drop in and enjoy this exhibit at their
leisure. Our participating members are also active members of the Port Ludlow Artists’ League, which sponsors
many events around the Port Ludlow community.
We also have members showing in various locations.
Connie Glaser was Artists’ League “Artist of the Month”
for March at the American Marine Bank lobby. The
League has a gallery adjacent to the bank, which is open
several days a week. Phyllis Hansen, among others, has
some nice works there. (See schedule of gallery hours
posted on the door.)
Several of our local businesses hang artwork by
League members on a rotating basis, which enables
our community an opportunity to enjoy a variety of
artwork. Participating North Bay artists are Harry and
Francy Gronewald, who have a group of photographs
and watercolors on display in the American Marine Bank
conference room while Penny Sanzaro and Betty Cooper
are showing their artwork at the Coldwell Banker Real
Estate offices.
If you are traveling to Quilcene or vicinity, drop in at
the Olympic Gallery and see artworks by Bev Nelson
displayed there. This is a fairly new gallery and a muchvisited site by patrons of the arts. We are fortunate to have
such a variety of talent in our backyard so don’t miss out
on it. Slip on your beret and head out on an “art trip” for
an afternoon of fun.
LOA Garage Sale Coming Soon!
The North Bay Lot Owners Association (NBLOA) is having its Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, July 5. If you
would like to participate, now is the time to start setting
aside those items that you no longer use. A good home is
waiting for those loved items that will provide value to
someone else.
More information will be provided in the July issue of
The Voice. For more information, contact Sue Fechner at
437-9498.
Sign up now to bring one of the following items: breakfast casserole, potato dish, coffee cake, breakfast pastry
or salad. Coffee and tea are included. The price is $6 per
person. Remember to bring your own table setting. Sign
up at the Beach Club and we will see you there! If you
have any questions, call Marilyn Durand at 437-7677.
NBLOA Yard Waste Pickup
The North Bay Lot Owners Association (NBLOA) will
conduct its annual yard waste pickup on Saturday, May
10. The NBLOA is requesting that participants utilize
recyclable yard waste bags available at local hardware
stores. Please have your yard waste bags by your curb for
pick-up. Volunteers are always needed and will meet at
the Bridge Deck at noon for pick-up in the afternoon.
Welcome North Bay Newcomers!
Jay Gould
Goliah Lane
Arts and Crafts Fair
The Port Townsend Arts Guild holds its 30th Annual Rhododendron Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday and Sunday,
May 10 and 11, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., on both days. The
location is on Madison and Water streets by the City Hall.
The Fair features many fine arts and crafts from area
artists as well as the entire Northwest. Some of the
juried work will include oil paintings, hand-woven rugs,
sweaters, beads, native drums and flutes, metal garden
sculptures, knives, tie dye dresses and shirts, hammocks,
cedar baskets, native art, gold and silver jewelry, raku
tiles, pottery and much more.
The Arts Guild uses the monies raised by booth fees
to fund college scholarships in the arts for our County
students as well as other cultural events.
For more information, call 360-379-3813 or check www.
ptguide.com.
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Bay Club/South Bay News
Janet Force, 437-0419, and Judy Thomas, are the Bay Club
editors. Submit articles to them by e-mail at
jandd@waypoint.com or judythomas2@yahoo.com
For information, call Linda Colasurdo at 437-2208.
s
denotes Bay Club members-only activity.
SBCA Update
by John Cragoe, SBCA President
The South Bay Community Association (SBCA) Board
of Directors meeting was held on April 4, at the Bay Club
with directors John Cragoe, Joe Kelly, Ed Knodle, Dan
Meade, Ken Snider, and Chris Whitehurst present. Mike
Morgan and Linda Colasurdo of the SBCA staff were also
in attendance. With six residents present, the meeting was
called to order and the minutes of the prior meeting were
approved.
Reports:
Financial Report: Chris Whitehurst reviewed the
financial highlights for February, noting Current Assets
of $362,521 and Total Assets of $567,189, an increase of
$63,647 over last year at this time. Year-to-date revenues
were $288,734 with operating expenses of $228,789,
producing a net operating surplus of $59,945 for the
period. The financial report was approved and complete
details are available at the Bay Club.
Architectural Review Committee (ARC): Linda
Colasurdo reported there were eight applications to the
SBCA ARC in the past month, and seven applications
were approved by the Village ARC’s. Sharon Walker, a
resident of Timberton, has agreed to serve on the SBCA
ARC and will begin with next meeting. The next meeting
of the ARC is scheduled for Friday, May 23, 9:00 a.m.
All meetings are open to SBCA members.
Finance and Long Range Planning: Ken Snider
reported that the Committee, with the help of Dave Reid,
will be recommending improvements in the lighting
fixtures for all meeting and classrooms. In addition, steps
will be taken to isolate the equipment in the woodshop
to improve the noise levels when the shop is in use.
The Committee has reviewed preliminary reports on
the utilization of the Bay Club over the past several
months and is very encouraged that a full analysis will be
available for this year’s Annual Meeting. Over the period
covered, about 40 percent of our members are using
SBCA Board Meeting
Friday, May 2, 9:00 a.m.
All SBCA members are welcome. s
the Bay Club at least once a month. All members are
welcome at the meetings of this Committee, which meets
on the third Thursday afternoon of the month, at the Bay
Club.
Operations Report: Mike Morgan noted that there were
no changes in the number of either regular or associate
memberships during the past month, although there was
one associate member loss that was offset by a gain
of one. Total membership remains at 537, including
26 associate members. The surveillance camera in the
pool area and the monitor at the front desk have been
repaired and are fully functioning again. As spring
weather permits, the patio furniture and barbeques will be
available once again.
Director’s Reports: Dan Meade reported on the April
Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) meeting, held on
April 3. Dan reported that the Digital Village project is
proceeding and encouraged all present to attend at least
one of the information meetings on this effort. At some
point, according to Meade, members may be asked to help
underwrite the estimated $35,000 cost of establishing this
new Internet-based tool. The alternative is to improve the
current Internet site.
Separately, Dan asked to be relieved from attending
future PLVC meetings. Remaining Directors will rotate
attendance for the balance of this fiscal year.
Old Business: There will be three seats open for twoyear terms and one seat open for a one-year term at this
year’s Annual Meeting. Volunteers to serve on the SBCA
Board of Directors are needed. A committee, chaired by
Arnie Ditmar, is seeking individuals willing to serve.
Please contact Arnie, or any of the current members of the
Board, if you are interested.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held
on Friday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. at the Bay Club. Please plan
to join us.
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South Bay Quilters and
Crafters Show and Sale
Little League Holds
Dinner and Auction
Call for Exhibitors
South Bay quilters, artisans and crafters should circle
Wednesday, November 5, as the date for the third annual
South Bay Quilters and Crafters Show and Sale. Get your
creative juices flowing and begin stocking up on the beautiful and clever things you love to make.
The East Jefferson Little League “Field of Dreams” Fifth
Annual Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday,
May 3, 5:30 p.m., at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge
located at 555 Otto Street.
Last year we had another very successful show with
participation from the Quilters By the Bay and 13 other
exhibitors. Lots of shoppers came from inside and outside
the community to purchase items for Christmas gift
giving and their own personal use. Each vendor then
donated 10 percent of his or her sales to the Jefferson
County Food Bank to help make a Merry Christmas for
those in our area who are less fortunate.
Our Publicity Committee will be working to inform the
community of the event so we will have lots of visitors
to the show. If you are interested in participating, stop
by the Bay Club and pick up an application form at the
front desk. Details regarding setup time and show hours
are on the form. Space is limited, so get your application
in early. Besides the contribution to the Jefferson County
Food Bank, each exhibitor is asked to pay $5 to help
offset publicity costs. See you at the show! s
Free Spirits to Meet and Eat 
Free Spirits will hold their 2008 Membership Appreciation Pizza Party and Annual Meeting at the Bay Club,
Wednesday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. Pizza will be provided by Cucina Pizza; salad by Lee Brush and Marg
Haverstick; beer, wine and soft drinks by Bill Browne.
This event is free to all Free Spirits members and is the
Board’s way of saying “thank you” for the support of the
membership during the year.
Sign up at the Bay Club by Thursday, May 8. Dress is
casual, as will be the atmosphere. Please join us for a very
short business meeting followed by a feast of pizza, salad,
beverages and great conversation. 
See you all at the Bay Club on Wednesday, May 14!
s
South Bay Members’ Social
Join your neighbors on Friday, May 9, 5:00 p.m., at the
Bay Club for the next regular social event of the year.
Relax with friends, meet new members and welcome the
returning snowbirds. s
Don’t miss out on the fun at this year’s fundraising auction and dinner! There will be silent and live auctions as
well as a raffle for a “custom built” backyard playhouse.
Tickets for this adult-oriented event are $12 each or 2
for $20 and may be purchased at the East Jefferson Little
League concession stand, from any Little League team
member or coach, or at the door on the night of the event.
Drinks will be available for purchase from the Elks Lodge
bar throughout the event.
In previous years, auction items have included Mariners’
memorabilia such as autographed baseballs and bats from
players like Ichiro, Miguel Batista, Felix Hernandez, Raul
Ibanez and many others. The Port Ludlow Chamber of
Commerce is a sponsor of this event and many area businesses have made donations of items and services, which
will be available during the auction. Proceeds will benefit
the East Jefferson Little League in Port Hadlock, which
serves the Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Irondale and Port
Ludlow areas.
Last year the East Jefferson Little League Seniors Team
was the Senior League Washington State Champions and
progressed to the regional competition representing our
State. Proceeds from the annual “Field of Dreams” dinner
and auction help to cover the cost of field maintenance,
uniforms and equipment. This event is open to the whole
community, so come on out and have a great time! For
more information contact Shannon Naylor at naylor@
olympus.net.
Mothers’ Day Brunch
and Open House
Bring your mom along with the rest of the family to enjoy
a wonderful banquet on Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 11,
from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by an Open House
of Fort Worden. Take a tour through the many interpretive
sites and museums, including the stately Officers’ Row
houses and other historic buildings. The banquet will be
held at the Commons; reservations are suggested. The
cost is $15.50. For more information, go to www.parks.
wa.gov/fortworden or call 360-344-4441.
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Arts and Entertainment
This section features news on Port Ludlow arts and entertainment events as well as a performing arts calendar for
Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap Counties. Submit news and calendar items to
Beverly Rothenborg, editor, at bevrothenborg@waypoint.com by the 10th of the preceding month.
A Trip to Vancouver, B.C.
by Bev Rothenborg, Arts and Entertainment Editor
I am writing this in early April after having returned
from a Booking Conference in Vancouver, B.C. What is
that, you might ask? Twice a year the Arts Council sends
two delegates to these; one conference is held in British
Columbia where mostly artists from Canada showcase,
the other is in the Northwest for American performers. I
have been fortunate to have been one of the delegates for
a number of years.
For the better part of three days and nights, we sit, notebook in hand, in a darkened theater to watch act after
act perform for “presenters” like us who will be making
choices for the shows we wish to offer to our audiences.
Each act gets 15 minutes on the stage to show what they
do. It’s a real marathon because we sit there for hours,
take a lunch or dinner break, and return to the theater for
another session. In between, we have discussions with the
artists themselves and their agents.
The performers have been pre-selected to offer us a real
variety. We see veterans who have been performing for
years as well as newcomers who are just getting their
careers started. We get to network with presenters from
places with names like Kelowna, Chilliwack, Prince
Rupert, Osoyoos, Medicine Hat and White Horse. Don’t
you just want to go there?
After we return home, the hard work begins as we contact
artists that we are interested in hiring, negotiate fees and
dates and create a season. The 2008-09 season, which you
will hear about soon, is cast in stone, so we are working
on the 2009-10 season.
Here’s a caution: If you are planning to drive to Canada,
allow for lots of time at the border! Before crossing on
the return trip, we filled the gas tank to the tune of $50.
We then sat, idling in our car for an hour and a half as the
traffic inched along. I could just see dollar bills flying out
the window.
Listen to Great Music
While Volunteering
Olympic Music Festival’s (OMF) Twenty-fifth
anniversary of Concerts in the Barn begins on Saturday,
June 28, with beautiful chamber music delighting us
every weekend for eleven weeks. You can be part of
the enjoyment by volunteering for one of the fun jobs
available. You may help with a partner or a friend, and
you may commit for as many days as you wish. The day
that you volunteer you will receive a free ticket and a
reserved seat inside the barn for the music.
Some of the jobs available are: Box office assistance,
ticket taker, barn usher, concession seller (souvenirs,
snacks, box lunches, beverages), recycling monitor. You
may contact the OMF office by calling 732-4800 or
e-mailing kristin@olympicmusicfestival.org. You will
receive a packet containing a volunteer application.
Are you new to the community and you aren’t sure
what OMF is all about, or you’ve always meant to
attend but just haven’t gotten around to it? Well, this is
a great way to experience one of our summertime joys!
This anniversary season will be especially exciting!
Come spend an afternoon in a lovely farm environment.
Call Bev Rothenborg at 437-0505 if you need further
convincing.
Port Townsend
Orchestra Spring Concert
Join the Port Townsend Community Orchestra for
their next concert on Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., in
the Chimacum High School auditorium. In its 20-year
celebration, the orchestra is including pieces that have
been performed in the past. Go early to enjoy a preconcert chat with Maestro Dewey Ehling at 6:45 p.m.
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Spring Concert continued from previous page
The opening Albinoni Adagio in G minor, arranged for
full orchestra by Alan Arnold, was used as background
music for the 1981 film Gallipoli, set in 1915–16 during
the WWI battle of the same name.
Dennis Crabb is the featured soloist playing both soprano
and alto recorder. He will perform the Suite in A minor
for Recorder, Strings and Continuo, by Telemann, and
the Concerto in F major by Christoph Graupner. Crabb
received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Oregon and began teaching music at Peninsula
College soon thereafter. He has studied choral music and
baroque flute and recorder performance in Vienna, Austria. He plays most of the woodwind instruments and is
equally comfortable singing and conducting.
The second half of the concert includes Victory at Sea
by Richard Rodgers, followed by The Plow That Broke
the Plains by Virgil Thomson, with narration from the
documentary read by Ruffin LeBrane. Pare Lorentz’
documentary was made in 1936 at the request of the
American government, and it became the first film to
be placed in the Congressional archives. The orchestra
closes with John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever,
orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski.
Port Townsend Community Orchestra is supported
by generous contributions from its patrons and local
businesses. Admission is free and children are welcome.
Visit the website at www.porttownsendorchestra.org for
more information.
Creating Travel Sketch Journals
Creating a sketchbook is a great way to enhance the
memories of travel. Miriam Lansdon, Port Townsend’s
own teacher, illustrator and painter, will show students the
mechanics of creating memorable travel sketch books in
a special two-day workshop being sponsored by Northwind Arts Alliance. “Travel Sketch Journals” runs from
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Mondays, May 5 and 12 at
the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Art Building in Port
Townsend.
On the first day of the workshop, students will learn how
to simplify a subject, use color and value, and select
significant lines to illustrate the subject. Next, watercolor
washes, as well as pen and ink, will be used to illustrate
buildings, landscapes, unique places and people. This
quick technique is great for working on location and
recording visual information. Miriam will share her many
sketchbooks filled with working drawings and observations made during her travels. This course is suitable for
beginners and experienced artists as well.
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Miriam Lansdon has been teaching beginning drawing,
life drawing, landscape watercolor and other art classes
for decades. She currently teaches at Peninsula College
and conducts private plein air classes in and around Port
Townsend. “Illustration with pen and ink and watercolor
has been a fascination, especially since our quaint little
town gives me wonderful subject matter,” she says.
“More recently, however, my interest and work has
evolved into creating pieces that reflect the dynamics
of our Northwest scenery. I am interested in gesture in
nature and my watercolors and drawings are all about this
aspect of art.”
The cost for the two-day workshop is $130 ($100 for
Northwind volunteers). For more information, contact
Ginny King at 385-2026 or Gal4Fiber@cablespeed.com.
Information is also available at Northwind Arts Center,
379-1086.
Northwind Polymer Box Workshop
Learn how to create a beautiful box in a variety of shapes
with polymer clay. Join Kate Snow for a fun-filled day
of instruction and tips. Polymer clay is an exciting and
endlessly variable art medium. In this class students
will learn (or review) the basics of handling, baking and
finishing polymer with textures, colors and cane patterns.
Then they may use their favorite designs to make a small
box. Techniques for veneering boxes also can be used on
small sculptural pieces of the student’s own design. This
class is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.
Box forms will be provided.
Kathleen Snow discovered polymer clay in 1999 and
hasn’t been able to put it down since. She has studied
polymer techniques with Nan Roche, Cynthia Toops
and Victoria Hughes. “Polymer is an incredibly versatile media; it can be anything,” Snow says. Her jewelry
often imitates jade or lacquer. Most recently she has been
exploring sculptural forms that combine polymer with
wire basketry and stone. Snow has a degree in Art History
and is also a printmaker, painter and fiber artist. Her work
has been in numerous galleries and shows in Idaho and
Washington.
The workshop will take place Tuesday, May 13, 10:00
a.m.–4:00 p.m., at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Art Building in Port Townsend. The cost is $65 ($50 for
volunteers), with $10 payable to the instructor.
Contact Pat Stromberg at 385-0863 or at quiltpat@
cablespeed.com.
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Northwind Gallery’s May Events
In May Northwind Gallery will show the work of two
well-seasoned regional artists, Ken Lundemo and Frank
Dippolito.
Ken Lundemo has lived
in the Puget Sound
area throughout his life
and holds an Associate
of Arts degree from
Olympic College. As
a sculptor, he works in
A Ted’s Riding High by Ken Lundemo. wood, stone, bronze and
clay. Most recently a
wood-fired pottery kiln
on his Seabeck property has focused his attention on clay.
He writes that he draws inspiration from nature and has
been drawing and sculpting the female form throughout
his artistic life.
Frank Dippolito retired
from Tacoma Community College in 1997
after 29 years of teaching art. His paintings
show an interest in the
simple format elements
of line and color but are
motivated by intuition
and an organic sense of
harmony.
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Beyond Forgetting: Poems and Prose about Alzheimer’s
Disease, forthcoming from Kent State University Press.
Holly is also a recipient of residencies at Hedgebrook,
Centrum, the Vermont Studio Center and the Whitely
Center. She is a graduate of the Rainier Writing Workshop
Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) program. She teaches writing at Edmonds Community College and co-directs the
Convergence Writers Series.
Kelli Russell Agodon is the author of two books of
poems, Small Knots (2004) and Geography, winner of
the Floating Bridge Press Chapbook Award. Her poems
have appeared in the Atlantic Monthly, Prairie Schooner,
Notre Dame Review and IMAGE as well as anthologies
such as Garrison Keillor’s Good Poems for Hard Times,
Poets against the War and the newly released anthology
of feminist poetry, Letters to the World. Kelli is the recipient of two Artist Trust GAP grants, the William Stafford
Prize, and a Puffin Foundation grant for her poetry broadside series: The Making of Peace. She is a graduate of the
University of Washington and Pacific Lutheran University
where she received her MFA.
The readings are free with donations gladly accepted to
support Northwind, a non-profit organization dedicated to
connecting the arts to the community.
PT Orchestra Pops Concert
Line and color expressed by Frank
Dippolito.
Submitted photos
The exhibit opens on Friday, May 2 and runs through
Monday, June 2. There will be a coffee talk Friday,
May 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gallery, which is located at
2409 Jefferson Street in Port Townsend. Hours are noon–
5:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday.
Northwind Reading Series
On Thursday, May 8, Northwind Reading Series will
feature Holly Hughes and Kelli Russell Agodon. The
readings begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Northwind Arts Center
at 2409 Jefferson Street in Port Townsend.
Holly Hughes’s poems have recently appeared in the
Alaska Quarterly Review and the Bellingham Review as
well as in several anthologies including Dancing with
Joy: 99 Poems. Her chapbook, Boxing the Compass, won
the Floating Bridge Chapbook Contest and was recently
published by Floating Bridge Press. She is the editor of
The Port Townsend Community Orchestra will perform
a pops concert on Sunday, June 1, 3:00 p.m. at Chimacum High School auditorium. The orchestra and maestro
Dewey Ehling will welcome Maggie Dahlberg as the
featured soloist. Ms. Dahlberg is currently seeking her
fortune as a pianist in Chicago. She was formerly the
co-owner of Maggie and Mae’s Fabulous Blue Moose
Café in Port Townsend’s Boat Haven. She was the pianist
at Grace Lutheran Church and played trumpet in the Port
Townsend Community Orchestra. Ms. Dahlberg was the
keyboardist in the chamber-folk trio, No Borders.
The theme for the concert is “Pops Goes to the Movies,”
and it promises to be a fun-filled event with a musical
contest, prizes and refreshments. With the proceeds from
this event, the orchestra will be able to defray some of its
ongoing expenses for music costs and production fees.
Tickets for the concert are $20 before the event and $22 at
the door. You may purchase them at the orchestra’s concert on Saturday, May 3, through orchestra members and
at Quimper Music, Port Townsend. If you would like to
help with this event, contact Carolyn Eagan at 437-9973.
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Performing Arts Calendar
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 1
through May 10
The Conference of the Birds is an allegorical tale based on a
twelfth century Persian poem which leads us on the journey of
the human spirit in its quest for truth, various times, Key City
Public Theatre, Port Townsend, 385-7396, www.keycitypublictheatre.org.
Saturday, May 3
In celebration of its twentieth year the Port Townsend
Community Orchestra is including music that has been
performed in its past, Chimacum High School Auditorium,
pre-concert chat 6:45 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m., free admission,
www.porttownsendorchestr.org.
Saturday, May 3
Dianne Schuur is a legend in her own right with her interpretive
powers and three-and-a-half octave vocal range. Joining her for
some arrangements are the Bremerton Symphony Orchestra,
Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8:00 p.m.,
360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.
Saturday, May 3
Each month at Bainbridge Performing Arts, a troupe of multitalented performers entertains in a totally improvised evening of
comedy and song, all from audience suggestions, THE EDGE,
7:30 p.m., 206-842-8569, www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org.
Saturday, May 3
The Jewel Box Theatre’s improvisational comedy troupe, The
Portable Reality Show, will be performing two shows as they
take suggestions from the audience for their zany antics, 7:30 and
10:00 p.m., Poulsbo, 360-779-9688, www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org.
Sunday, May 4
The Bremerton Symphony Youth Orchestra highlights the
talents of these young musicians in a variety of repertoire
including Borodin, Tchaikovsky, Schubert and Beethoven,
Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 4:00 p.m., 360-373-1722,
www.bremertonsymphony.org.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 9 through May 25
The Secret Garden follows orphaned Mary Lennox as she
brings to life not only a garden but also those who surround
her. Placed in the custody of her uncle, Mary faces loneliness,
but dejection soon gives way to hope with her discovery of the
secret garden, 7:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays, Bainbridge
Performing Arts, 206-842-8569,
www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org. Pay-What-You-Can
preview on Thursday, May 8.
Saturday, May 10
The culmination of an intensive weekend of swing music
instruction will be a public performance at Fort Worden’s JFK
building, Port Townsend, 7:30 p.m., 385-3102, ext. 127, www.
centrum.org/jazz.
Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and May 11
Peninsula Dance Theatre presents the comedic ballet Cinderella, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. dinner and show, 8:00 p.m. show only,
Sunday, 3:00 p.m. show only, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton,
360-377-2027, www.peninsuladancetheatre.com.
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Friday, May 16
Maude Maggart has exploded into one of today’s most compelling international concert artists with her sultry sweet tone
and unmannered sensuality, dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8:00 p.m.,
Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, 360-373-6743,
www.admiraltheatre.org.
Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17
The Chamber Orchestra series offers works written for smaller
musical ensembles in a more intimate setting. “From Ages
Past” will include Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat as
well as some Haydn and Grieg, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church, Port Angeles, Saturday, Sequim Worship
Center, 360-457-5579, www.olypen.com/pasymphony.
Saturday, May 17
Navy League Armed Forces Day gala will include appearances
by “Elvis,” “Ann Margret” and dancing girls, dinner and
program 6:30 p.m., show 8:00 p.m., Admiral Theatre,
Bremerton, 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.
Sunday, May 18
Terry Moyemont, Mesogeo Gardens, discusses The Artist
as Gardener. He recounts his experiences photographing
gardens in five countries and reviews three outstanding
gardens on Bainbridge Island, 1:30 p.m. preceding the matinee
performance of The Secret Garden, free,
www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org.
Sunday, May 18
The Bremerton Symphony Concert Chorale will be singing
Faure’s Requiem Mass and the orchestra will be performing
some Shostakovich and Schubert, pre-concert chat at 3:00 p.m.,
concert at 4:00 p.m., Bremerton Performing Arts Center,
360-373-1722, www.bremertonsymphony.org.
Wednesday, May 21
Through stories, journals, songs and readings, author Susan
Butruille explores the lives of women of the Old West who
sought greater freedom for themselves and their sisters when
they launched the first Women’s Rights Convention, Inquiring
Mind Lecture Series, Jefferson County Library, Port Hadlock,
2:30 p.m., 385-6544, www.jclibrary.info.
Saturday, May 31
With their singular blend of comedic and musical talents, the
irrepressible Smothers Brothers have made a sweeping impact
on diverse generations of fans, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton,
dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8:00 p.m., 360-373-6743,
www.admiraltheatre.org.
Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with the
Bainbridge Chorale and Children’s Chorus in A Night at the
Opera with music by Verdi, Mozart, Puccini and a collection
of beloved arias, choruses and instrumental works from Bizet’s
Carmen, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 3:00 p.m., 206-842-8569,
www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News
Welcome New Member
Thank you to the April luncheon speakers: Stephanie Reith, Board Director, and Abby Jorgensen, School Administrator, of Sunfield Farm and School in Port Hadlock, for
giving a wonderful presentation on their 81-acre program;
Port Ludlow Computer Club President Dean Mosier and
Vice President David Pike for their presentation on the
idea of a community Digital Village program; and Vern
Ahrendes with Edward Jones Investments, Port Hadlock,
for his three-minute Business Blast.
Kathy Larkin, Owner and Broker of Kathy Larkin &
Associates, PS has served the real estate needs of Port
Ludlow since 1993. She and her husband, Mike, are
lifetime Northwesterners, both born and raised in Seattle.
The Wednesday, May 14 guest speakers are: Sarah Richards, President of Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, located in historic Coupeville, and owner of the
Lavender Wind Farm, and Liesl Slabaugh, Director of the
Big Brother/Big Sister program.
Sarah has been asked to talk about signage regulations,
enhancement of the exteriors of the business sites, and
ideas on how to increase attendance at monthly Chamber
meetings by comparing Coupeville and Port Ludlow.
Liesl will talk about the benefits of participating in the
Big Brother Big Sister program and how local citizens
may become involved.
The April luncheon attendance was standing room only—
let’s give Sarah and Liesl the same fantastic Port Ludlow
welcome and attention on May 14! Remember to show up
at 11:45 a.m. for the pre-lunch networking.
2008 Chamber Goals
• Increase Participating Members
• Unify and Beautify the Port Ludlow Village Core
• Seek Opportunities to Enhance the Meaning of
Community
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Needs? Promotional
ideas? Service ideas?
Contact the Port Ludlow Chamber of Commerce by phone
at 437-9798 or e-mail info@portludlowchamber.org.
Kathy has earned her GRI (Graduate of the Real Estate
Institute) and the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
credentials, as well as her Masters degree from Portland
State University. Kathy started her own business in 2006
and continues to focus on representing the real estate
needs of Port Ludlow. As a prominent and successful real
estate agent, Kathy has sold approximately 300 homes in
the area. Contact her at klarkin@olypen.com or
360-437-2825.
Upcoming Chamber Event
Kathy Larkin of Kathy Larkin
and Associates, PS will give the 3Minute Business Blast at our next
luncheon meeting on Wednesday,
May 14.
Kala Point Artists’ Show
The Artists of Kala Point invite the public to their first
sidewalk show. Over 20 artists will be displaying their
original work. Media displayed in the exhibition include
oils, pastels, acrylic and watercolor paintings, pottery,
stained glass, photography, jewelry, crafted tin and nature
doll folk art. Gift baskets, flowering hanging baskets,
cookbooks and homemade fine chocolates will also be
available.
The event will be held at 223 Foxfield Drive in Kala Point
on Saturday, May 24, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Follow the
balloons to the rear yard. More details are posted on the
website, www.kpag.org or look for flyers posted throughout the community.
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Port Ludlow Associates
Developer News
by Diana Smeland, Port Ludlow Associates, President
Hello! I am amazed at how quickly the months seem to
pass by. Before I know it, my 16-year-old daughter will
be in college. It is a good reminder to live life to the
fullest as it does move along with or without us.
Referral Program: Refer your friends and when they
purchase a new home from Port Ludlow Associates
(PLA), we will “Thank You” with $1,500 redeemable
at our breathtaking amenities. In addition, we would
love to learn more about you, your favorite things about
living here, what you like best about our homes and any
suggestions you might have. Come and tour the new
homes in Olympic Terrace, mingle with others in the
community and share your thoughts with us. We will be
holding a series of open houses in May for you to attend.
Please join us! We look forward to meeting you.
Where: Model Home Office in Olympic Terrace
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
When:
Friday, May 2 – for last names beginning with A to G
Friday, May 9 – for last names beginning with H to M
Friday, May 16 – for last names beginning with N to S
Friday, May 30 – for last names beginning with T to Z
(If you’re unable make your designated date, please feel
free to attend another.)
Ludlow Cove II: This project will have 42 single-family homes. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, May 23,
2:00 p.m., at the Bay Club.
Golf Storage Tank: In 2007 the State Department of
Ecology contracted with local Health Departments
to do follow-up evaluations of locations on the list of
contaminated sites. In November, a Jefferson County
employee did a site evaluation at the Golf Course and
said, “Yes, it is still in the same condition.” These followups prompted a recent press release by the Department
of Ecology that caused a number of residents to ask me
about the situation.
The Golf Course Pro Shop site is underlain with rock
and therefore, after the underground storage tank was
removed; the contaminated “soil” (rock) could not
be completely removed as an unknown quantity had
penetrated fissures in the rock. Because it couldn’t be
“cleaned up,” it remained on the Ecology list. This
underground storage tank was replaced with an aboveground storage tank.
Ready for Ice Cream: The Marina is now selling soft
serve ice cream. If you stop and eat some, you will be
helping the rest of us out—that way we will not eat it all.
We continue to look forward to meeting with groups and
residents to share ideas or deal with any expressed concerns about Port Ludlow’s future. Randy Verrue is in Port
Ludlow around the third or fourth week of each month.
We are both committed to an outreach program with the
members of our community. If you’re interested in meeting, please call me directly at 437-8342 or send e-mail to
dsmeland@portludlowassociates.com.
Resort News
by Paul Wolman, General Manager, The Resort At Port Ludlow
Here are some wonderful events that will bring more
opportunities to socialize with your friends and family.
Harbormaster
Breakfast at Harbormaster—You asked for it, and now it’s
yours!
Starting Thursday, May 1, we will serve breakfast
at the Harbormaster from 7:30 until 10:30 a.m. Chef
Dan has created a wonderful menu satisfying the most
discriminating taste. Menu selections include farm eggs
your way, Eggs Almaviva, quiches, a twist on Benedict,
natural and unprocessed breakfast meats, extravagant
omelets and frittatas, homemade country potatoes,
Belgian waffles like in Brussels, piles of pancakes,
genuine steel cut Irish Oats, French Toast, a four-course
Peninsula Breakfast to become legendary, handmade
breakfast pastries and much more.
Sunday, May 11—Mother’s Day Champagne Buffet
Brunch.
To all Moms, Happy Mother’s Day! A fabulous brunch
buffet will be served at the Harbormaster: seating at noon,
2:00 and 4:00 p.m., $34 for adults, $32 for seniors 65 and
over, $17 for juniors 6 to 12 years old, and free under 6
years old. Reserve now! Space is limited and already in
high demand!
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This gargantuan feast features:
• One Glass of Champagne or Mimosa
• Handcrafted Baker’s Basket
• French Toast
• Salads, such as: Caesar, Asian, and Caprese
• Seafood Station with Jumbo Shrimp, Dungeness Crab,
Smoked Fish, Oysters and Clams
• Chefs’ Carving Station with Prime Rib, Whole Roasted
Farm chicken and Wild Salmon “En Croûte”
• Create your Own Omelet; our Chefs will prepare it to
your liking
• Junior Palace, for the young ones and the young at
heart, serving Hot Dogs, Mac and Cheese, Pizza and
Mom’s Fried Chicken
• Dessert Station with Fresh Fruit Tarts, International
Cheeses, French Pastries and much more.
New All-Day Menu served from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Mark Thursday, May 15, on your calendar. Our new
Spring/Summer Menu will be launched. Chef Dan has
created tantalizing dishes using the best of local markets;
farm fresh vegetables, local seafood brought in daily, 100
percent Oregon Country Natural Beef, free-range poultry,
with much love and inspiration in the preparation of each
dish.
Wreckroom Lounge will feature its Late Evening Menu
from 9:00 p.m. until closing. Weather permitting, the
Harbormaster Deck will open on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 31, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.,
the Dukes of Dabob will play again in the Wreckroom
Lounge.
Fireside
Sunday, May 11—Mother’s Day à la Carte Brunch
served 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Invite your Mom to our sensational sit-down brunch at
the Fireside! It starts with a glass of Champagne or a
Mimosa and follows up with our Baker’s Basket, freshly
squeezed and chilled juices, fruit parfait, Belgian Waffles,
Irish Steel Cut Oats, choice of Fireside Omelet, Peninsula
Main Event or Dungeness Quiche, and to end the feast,
fresh fruit mini tartlets and petits fours. $22 per guest; $19
for seniors 65 and over.
New Dinner Menu—served from 4:30 until 9:00 p.m.
We are happy to announce our new seasonal menu
starting on Thursday, May 22. Chef Dan’s approach
to food is more than just using the best local product.
Literally, it’s a philosophy of life and commitment to
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your well being and to your satisfaction. He likes to
watch nature bringing the best it has to offer, then, almost
religiously, Chef selects the best of the best, the purest
of the pure, and he delicately prepares his findings into
masterpieces.
The Fireside menu will feature small plates for our friends
who like to sample or eat less, as well as regular plates
for the ones who enjoy a hearty meal. The selection will
comprise friendly soups, delicate appetizers, just-caught
local seafood, natural poultry and meats, creative desserts
and much more.
And yes, we are continuing our special BYOB. Bring
your own bottle of wine on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
and the corkage fee is on us!
Thursday, May 29—“Viva Argentina!”
An evening of tango and bolero dances with Bertram
Levy of Tango Heart and his “Bandoneon,” the national
instrument of Argentina, including a four-course dinner
of Argentinean delicacies paired with wines from the
reputed Mendoza Region. An event to remember. Reserve
now as seating is limited. $49 per guest.
The Inn: Specials and More Specials
Amour at Port Ludlow
Spring is here and love is in the air! We are extending this
special until Saturday, May 31. Two nights at the Inn, a
four-course gourmet dinner with wine pairing for two at
the Fireside, one hour of spa treatment for two in the privacy of your room, a sumptuous Port Ludlow continental
breakfast and in-room special amenities. All this for as
low as $449.
May is Mother’s Month—Mom’s room is on us!
We will accommodate you and your mother in two beautifully appointed guestrooms, one for you and one for
your mom, and we will charge you only for one room. In
addition, this package includes in-room amenities for you
and your mom along with our sumptuous Port Ludlow
continental breakfast. Package as low as $159.
Seattle Show Golf Super Deal—Valid Sunday through
Thursday until May 22.
We have an unbeatable special for your friends and family
who received a coupon for a free round of golf during
the 2008 Seattle Golf Show. Spend a night at the Inn for
as low as $109 and play your free round of golf. This
super deal also includes in-room arrival amenities and our
sumptuous Port Ludlow continental breakfast.
Golf or Golf and Spa Package–—Check online, www.
portludlowresort.com, or call us to learn more about our
various Golf Packages.
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Mariners’ News
Marina News
Saturday, May 10, Official Opening Day of Boating at
Port Ludlow.
Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, we will have the
visit of the Cruising Club of America.
Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24, Poulsbo Yacht
Club will pay us a visit.
Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31, watch the
beautiful C&C sailboats of Cuthbertson and Cassian
racing in the Bay. (They could have called the Canadian
sailboats G&G since both icons of the boating industry
have the same first name, George.)
The latest line of logo garments is arriving Mid-May. The
Marina Shop is more than a ship chandlery!
Come and visit our store and you’ll be surprised by the
wonderful selection of designer clothing, gift items,
books, deli food, wine, beer and more.
Opening Day at the Marina
Port Ludlow Yacht Club
(PLYC) Port Captain David
Reid announces Opening Day
Ceremonies will be conducted
on Saturday, May 10, at the
Marina beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The ceremony will take place by the flagpole and include
a procession led by pipes and drums, an invocation,
introduction of officers, colors and a cannon salute. The
public is welcome.
Christening of boats new to the PLYC or new to the
owners will follow the opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
An Opening Day Parade of Boats at 11:00 a.m. will pass
for review by Commodore Kevin Ryan.
A barbecue picnic under the Marina tent for PLYC
members and their guests will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Speed Limit in Port Ludlow Bay
5 mph
No Wake, It’s the Law!
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Seeds of Compassion
By Beverly Browne, CoEditor in Chief
His Holinesss, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso,
visited Seattle in April as the honored guest of the Kirlin
Institute’s Seeds of Compassion, a gathering designed to
nurture kindness and compassion in the world, starting
with children and the people who influence them. The free
five-day event began with the Dalai Lama and a panel of
psychologists and neuroscientists discussing the roots of
compassion. A group of Port Ludlow residents attended
the opening event at the University of Washington.
The Dalai Lama is both the head of state and the leader of
Tibet. Born in Northeastern Tibet in 1935, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lama at
the age of two. He began his monastic education at the
age of 6. His education included logic, Tibetan art and
culture, Sanskrit, medicine and Buddhist philosophy,
among other subjects. He received the Geshe Lharampa
degree, the equivalent of a doctorate of Buddhist Philosophy. He assumed full political power in 1950 but escaped
into exile when the Chinese invaded Tibet in 1959. He
received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his efforts to
liberate Tibet.
Although the pairing of science and Buddhism may seem
strange to some, the Dalai Lama believes that compassion, which can be encouraged or discouraged, is rooted
in biology. He also believes that the true Buddhist should
follow the course of reason, examine things as they are,
develop clear assessments and form practical responses.
This empirical attitude fits well with the beliefs of scientists. According to Andrew Meltzhoff, psychologist and
co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain
Sciences, “compassion arises from the interaction of biology and culture – including family environment and the
larger environment in which we are raised.”
Other participants discussed the brain’s plasticity and
response to training. Richard Davidson, Director of the
W.M. Keck Laboratory for functional Brain Imaging and
Behavior noted that even short term practice at meditation
can change brain functioning. These changes appear in
rank novices, even older ones.
The challenge of developing compassionate communities begins with raising emotionally healthy children. The
Dalai Lama said that “ultimately, that is the preparation
for world peace.” The unrest in Tibet came up early in the
presentation when Dan Kranzler, co-founder of the Seeds
of Compassion spoke of his honor that the Dalai Lama
came to the event at a time of trouble for the Tibetan
people. Kranzler added, “The world knows the truth. The
world knows.”
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Tide Timber Trail
From the Desk of the D.O.G.*
PLWGA Schedules May Events
Vito M. DeSantis, Director of Golf
by Turney Oswald, Captain
First I would like to thank everyone who has taken the
time to stop into the Golf Shop and say “congratulations
and good luck” on coming aboard. I appreciate and welcome your support. It is wonderful to be back with Port
Ludlow Golf Club!
April Showers bring May flowers and they also
bring back the snowbirds to Port Ludlow from their
warm winter places. The Port Ludlow Women’s Golf
Association (PLWGA) welcomed their snowbirds with
a wonderful party on April 27. Cinco de Mayo was the
chosen theme for this couples’ event that included golf
festivities and delicious Mexican food and drink. Sandie
Yonke and her committee did an outstanding job; the
snowbirds will not be flying south again soon.
I would also like to take this time to say thank you to
everyone within Port Ludlow Associates (PLA). The
existing staff at the Golf Club has made this transition
a seamless one. Each one of you has made a concerted
effort to welcome me and help me feel right at home. I
am looking forward to a terrific year and many more to
follow.
How does the old saying go? April showers bring May
flowers. For our sanity let us hope for more flowers than
showers. Please remember aerification is necessary for the
health of the greens. Aerification of the greens began on
April 14 and finished on April 17. Trail, Tide and Timber
were each closed for a day in April. With any luck the
weather will cooperate so that the greens can recover
quickly and be back to Port Ludlow standards in no time.
There are some exciting changes on the horizon that most
of you will notice. We are working on a new scorecard
design, which will include a new forward tee color and
hopefully a new course rating. You may also notice a new
information board that will hang just outside of the Club
House. This board will serve as a means to pass important
Golf Course news and conditions on to members and
guests at the club.
Lastly, I want to thank those of you who have taken the
time to complete your membership survey that was sent
out with your membership billing statement. It is my goal
to manage a Golf Shop that we can all be proud of and
are eager to support. Your feedback is a vital element
in seeing this come to fruition. Last but not least, new
merchandise will be arriving in early to mid-May! Please
come up, check it out, and say Hello!
*Director of Golf
The ladies have almost two months of Tuesday play
behind them. This year we meet as a group for an
informal lunch on the last Tuesday of the month. On this
day, we begin with a shotgun start and gather at lunch to
celebrate birthdays, pass out winnings, and enjoy each
other’s company. During April, we played at Dungeness
Golf Course and had the first TOP (Teams of the Olympic
Peninsula) match play event of the season. Results of the
team events and weekly play winners are posted on the
Clubhouse bulletin board.
Coming up is the Spring Tournament, beginning on
Tuesday, May 6. This is a two-day event, concluding on
Tuesday, May 13 with a luncheon. Sally Grything, our
tournament chairman, calls the start of our tournament
season “Las Vegas Days.” Sign up at the Clubhouse and
plan to join the day’s fun by dressing accordingly. There
will be an element of chance involved in the outcome.
The first of our regular Couples’ events is Sunday,
May 18. Caryl Oros will organize the couples’ events
this year with help from hubby Mike. We exchange with
the Canterwood Lady Golfers, here on Thursday, May
15 and at their lovely golf course on Thursday, May 22.
Our annual exchange with the Nine Hole Group is on
Thursday, May 29.
I recently played golf with an 87 year old lady who was
full of vigor and enthusiasm for the game of golf and life
in general. She had a 20 handicap, the highest she’d ever
had! I asked her what her secret was and she said, “Be
happy, be outdoors, and walk a lot!” Sounds like good
advice to follow. If you’d like to join our active group,
we welcome new members at any time. Contact Arlina
Brown or any member for information.
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Nine-Hole Golfers’ May Schedule
MGA Recalls Opening of Season
by Beverly Browne
by Doug Herring
Spring may not seem to have arrived exactly on time but
we are hoping for better weather in May. On Thursday,
May 1 the ladies play Overs on Timber. The game will
be followed by lunch at Niblick’s. On Thursday, May
8 there is a Modified Mexican Standoff on Tide starting
at 8:30 a.m. Golfers will participate in a clinic at 1:30
p.m. The ladies and gentlemen will compete together on
Thursday, May 15 in a couples’ event. The shotgun start
begins at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22 is the beginning
of the Captain’s Cup. The ladies will be golfing on Tide.
On Thursday, May 29 the 9-hole and 18-hole ladies
battle it out in an 8:30 a.m. shotgun hosted by the Port
Ludlow Women’s Golf Association (PLWGA).
The first six weeks of the 2008 golfing season have been
busy for the Men’s Golfing Association (MGA). In addition to Wednesday play days, the MGA had its second
annual Maintenance Appreciation Day on March 12. We
invited all maintenance crewmembers that could attend
to play a round of golf with MGA members and hosted a
barbecue lunch for everyone. The well-attended event is
another way of thanking Jerry Matthews’ crew for keeping our Golf Course in great shape.
The Nine-Hole women would like to call attention to several important rules and procedures. This year the ladies
decided to give up using winter rules—unless it is actually winter. May is supposed to be spring so do remember not to take liberties. Second, notice that pace of play
suggestions have been included in your handbook. Third,
to eliminate confusion, the maximum score that can be
posted by people having a handicap equal to or greater
than 20 is 10 for any one hole. However, the score given
to the scorekeeper is the actual score. Last, remember to
sign up at the Pro Shop for games by Tuesday evening.
Planning for Rally for the Cure, sponsored by the Susan
G. Komen Foundation, has started. The Foundation funds
efforts to eliminate and treat breast cancer. The Committee is seeking basket donors again this year. Anyone
who would like to contribute a basket to be raffled for
this worthy cause may contact Janice Downs at 437-0784
or Evelyn Fett at 437-0678 for information. Once again
the members will have a sign-up period, beginning on
Thursday, June 5, prior to open signups. The limit is 80
players.
The Men’s Niners has an active month planned starting
with Irish Ball Four on Thursday, May 1, with first tee
time on Timber at 8:57 a.m. On Thursday, May 8 the
Spring Tourney has golfers competing for individual low
net on Tide. Following the couples’ event on Thursday,
May 15 the last two games of the month are Blind Partners on Thursday, May 22 and Five Clubs on Thursday,
May 29. The first foursomes go off at 8:33 a.m. Check the
website for your actual tee time.
On April 8 your Board hosted a new member breakfast
at the Inn at Port Ludlow. We invited nine new members
to have breakfast and then listen to Board members
disseminate information on all MGA programs. The
objective was to speed-up the learning curve on Port
Ludlow golf for these individuals.
I would like to recognize the last two weeks winners by
flight:
April 2
Blue Flight: First, Gene Guiberson and Dave Wheeler;
second, Larry Ball and Doug Herring; third, Bob Smith
and Jim Selby.
White Flight: First, Jim Cannon and Mark Weaver;
second, Jim Laker and Larry Elton; third, Grant Smith
and Bob Van Allsburg.
Closest to the pin winners: Phil Otness on Tide 3, Bill
Browne on Tide 6, Dave Aho on Timber 5 and Jim Laker
on Timber 8.
April 9
Blue Flight: First, Allen Panasuk and Doug Herring;
second, Gene Guiberson and Ed Berthiaume; third, John
Cragoe and Myron Vogt.
White Flight: First, Grant Smith and Tom Claudson;
second, Barclay Hampton and Dick Ostlund; third, Tom
Stone and Darrell Fett.
Closest to the pin winners: Jack Martin on Tide 3, Gene
Guiberson on Tide 6, Phil Otness on Tide 8 and Gary
High on Timber 8.
Congratulations to these individuals for a job well done!
Up-coming games are:
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• Wednesday, May 7, Four Man Teams/Two Best Balls
• Wednesday, May 14, Beat the Pro/Individual Low Net
• Wednesday, May 21, Individual Stableford with lunch
after the game.
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 4. This
is the start for the President’s Cup, the match play event
of the year for the MGA.
Rules of the Game
Rule 13.1 states that the ball must be played as it lies,
unless otherwise stated in the rules.
According to Rule 13.2 a player may not improve or
allow to be improved: the position or lie of his ball, the
area of his intended stance or swing, the line of play or
a reasonable extension of that line beyond the hole, or
the area in which he is to drop or place the ball. He may
not move, bend or break anything growing or fixed or
eliminate irregularities of surface by removing or pressing
down loose sand or soil or replacing divots.
Rule 14.1 says that the ball must be fairly struck with
the head of the club and must not be pushed, scraped or
spooned.
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cottage. Nicely furnished and very clean. Private, gated properties.
Available short/long term basis. Great for guests. No pets, no smoking.
437-8097 or 360-821-9012.
Specializing in Decks (New and Rebuild), fences, sheds, tile,
pressure-washing driveways (no roofs), light hauling and dump runs.
Reasonable rates/senior discounts. Please call Al Anderson, 437-9220.
Spring/Summer Cruising: Reserve your summer cruise now for a
day or week. Explore where only private yachts can go. Discount for
Port Ludlow residents on multiple day voyages. Call Captain Otness
437-4000. www.pcocharters.com.
Licensed and Bonded Plumber. New construction and remodel. No
job too small or too big. McMahon Plumbing 437-9473.
Cash for Contracts. Secured by Real Estate. Full or partial—
nationwide. Call us to discuss your options. Convert your future payments to cash now. Duane E. Anderson, President, 437-1392.
CLASSIFIEDS
Acceptance of ads is dependent on space availability. The cost is 25
cents per word ($5 minimum charge), with a maximum of thirty words
per ad. One ad allowed per business. Deadline for classified ads is the
10th of the month. Call Barrie Gustin at 437-8025 or e-mail sgustins@
aol.com.
Excellent, Conscientious Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
by Phil with his rotary-extractor system. Local individual at reasonable
prices, 360-379-5130 or message 437-0994.
All Phases of Wood Working from rough framing to detailed
finish. Design and consultation! Cabinetmaker since 1972. For
more information call Joe Borg 437-7909.
Another Shold Construction. “Built with Quality.” General
contractor. Remodel, decks, siding, fencing, etc. No job too small.
Licensed, bonded and insured. Todd Shold, 360-620-5035.
Alterations Done Reasonably. My home in Hadlock. Many
references. Also, pillows, cushions and special projects. Attention to
detail. Janice, 385-3929.
Drywall, New Construction. Remodels, small repairs, texture
removal. 38 years’ experience. Local references. 437-1435.
General Yard/Home Care Based in Port Ludlow. Pruning, weeding,
planting, pressure washing, hauling. Versatile and dependable. Call
Mike at SoundScape, 774-1421.
In Your Home Dog Care. Daily dog walk, vacation/weekend care.
Kind, gentle. 437-1435. Best references.
Moving, Pickup, Delivery. All types of hauls. Transfer and storage.
Fast friendly service. Call Ron 360-732-0003.
Photo Repair and Document Restoration by Digital Process. Repair
and enhance old and/or damaged photographs or documents.
437-0680. Bob Graham. bgconsulting@waypt.com.
Daniel Cooper Construction. Serving Port Ludlow and surrounding
communities. From home maintenance to remodeling your home or
business. Call our office at 360-316-9173 or leave a message at
437-0317.
Remember Mother’s Day with a gift certificate for a facial.
Therapeutic Facials, Sally Hirschmann, Ludlow Bay Massage and
Wellness Spa, 91 Village Way, 437-3798.
Haircuts at the Valley Barber in Chimacum. Open Monday–
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointments or walk-ins welcome.
732-0465.
Marine Dive Service. Boat maintenance; bottom cleaning, zinc replacement, inspection, and repair. Prompt response. Reasonable rates.
Call 301-6083 or 379-5281.
RV Storage. South Bay, 1 mile west of Hood Canal Bridge on
Hwy. 104. No electrical hookups. Call Shirley, 437-9298 (evenings
best time to call).
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Cedar Green Fix-It: Home Maintenance and Repair. Retired
carpenter with 35 years of experience will help you protect your most
valuable asset: your home. Call Jeff Johnson at 379-4800.
The Big Pig Thrift Store in Port Hadlock is accepting donations
of reusable items/clothing. We also pick up. We carry items for
everyone. Visit us: 811 Nesses Corner Rd. 379-4179.
Pruning and Hedge Trimming. Ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit
trees and tree removal. Call 1-888-854-4640.
Have a Presentation of Visual memories made on DVD for the
Celebration of Life or special events. Call Bob Graham, 437-0680.
Soul Garden Art & Gift Gallery. Kivley Center, Port Hadlock.
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 385-3858.
Ludlow Custom Contractors specializes in custom home
painting, decks, and finish carpentry. Contractor’s License
#MOSHECJ994MC. Christopher Mosher, 301-9629.
“Custom Designing Your Dreams.”
Foot Care. Dr. Jessica Lund, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon.
Bunions, hammertoes, toenails, diabetic shoes, orthotics, heel pain.
Located at 204 Gaines Street in Port Townsend. Call 385-6486 for
appointments.
Foodies and Expats—Visit Marina Market, Poulsbo. Infamous
“Licorice Shrine” 250+ kinds of black licorice. 225+ imported
chocolates. Cheese, fish products, more from Scandinavia, Holland,
Germany +. Gift cards/newly expanded. 360-779-8430.
www.marinamarket.com.
Taxes and Accounting. We specialize in tax preparation and needs
of small business. We offer QuickBooks consulting, and make house
calls. Call 437-1392. Great service/fair prices. Duane E. Anderson,
CPA.
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Dog Townsend. Community-style boarding and daycare for your
socialized dog. Dogs are carefully supervised while playing together
in a healthy, safe and loving environment. Please call for interview.
360-379-3388.
Gardener. Time for spring clean up! Need help with planting, pruning
or problems in your garden? 25 years’ professional horticulturalist.
Local references. Rick Shelton. 360-302-1112.
For Rent: Waterfront 3-bedroom furnished house, access to beach.
Available for monthly rental. 360-821-9012.
Port Ludlow Carpet Cleaning. Quality at a reasonable rate.
Professional equipment. Call Jerry, 360-301-3864 or 360-796-4137.
Pleasing you pleases me!
Gabriel Marine LLC. Complete vessel service, repair, caretaking.
Gas/Diesel/Electric. All systems and materials, including welding/
machining. Since 1978. Bonded/insured. Call Burton Gabriel,
360-301-2136, member ABYC.
Move it or lose it! Call STUFFAWAY to help you move in/out,
organize, rearrange, downsize, dump, donate to charities or deliver
furniture/appliances to your home. Call 24/7, local cell
360-302-1227 or visit www.stuffaway.com.
Need Cleaning? Call 732-0994. LIC#601796246. Bonded.
Fix It. Furniture and antique repair. Appliance and power tool repair.
Handyman projects. Pick up and delivery. Call Don, 437-9398.
Housecleaning Service. Openings available for new clients,
call Debra Addae, 379-0580. References available.
Olympic Gutter Cleaning & Moss Treatment. Improving the
appearance and life of your home. Call to set up an appointment at
360-301-9980. Licensed and Insured.
Brett’s Stump Grinding. Beautify your lawn by getting rid of that
ugly tree stump! Professional, reliable, affordable. Licensed, bonded,
insured. Call Brett Aniballi, 360-774-1226.
Severn’s Services. It’s time to get going! Pressure washing, power
blowing, gutters, interior and exterior painting. Big or small, give Jerry
a call! Licensed/references. 360-301-3864 or 360-796-4137.
Wanted: Old Fishing Tackle. Collector seeking wooden salmon
plugs, reels, bamboo poles, creels, books, other vintage fishing tackle.
437-9823.
Patio Covers. Fire up your grill regardless of the season/weather.
DEGLAS acrylic will bring more soft filtered light into your home
while keeping harmful UV’s out. Barefoot Backyards, Kingston.
60-297-4543. www.BarefootBackyards.com.
$8.00 Hair Cuts! Have you heard of us? Pacific Northwest Hair
Academy Inc. We offer student prices in an upscale salon environment.
All services closely supervised. Come check us out! 344-4300.
Local Aggregates and Landscape Materials delivered and installed,
using a smaller dump truck with fold-down sides. Call 437-8036.
Reg. # KWIKKKO978MN.
Custom Countertops by Studio Surfaces. Serving the Olympic
Peninsula. Offering 3CM Granite, Cambria/Zodiaq Quartz and Corian.
Free in-home consultation and estimate. Fast, state-of-the-art
fabrications and installation. 360-301-9107.
Home Instead Senior Care—An Ideal Job for Seniors. Make a
difference, providing in-home non-medical companionship and home
care to seniors. Part-time, day/night/weekend shifts.
800-454-5040, 360-681-2511, 437-9884.
Computer Help In Your Home. New system set-up, hardware/
software installation, application help, problem solving. Call Judy at
437-2156. jmmccay@cablespeed.com.
Marvin Painting. Meticulous finishing of your home both inside and
out. Expert custom interiors. We take pride in our work! Call us to
receive our brochure and references. 344-4235.
For Rent. Furnished Port Ludlow Waterfront Home. Magnificent
views. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Sleeps 8. Beach Club facilities
included. Short or long term. www.portludlowvacations.com.
206-499-1540.
Income Tax preparation for individuals, partnerships & corporations.
Prompt and accurate service. Free E-file. Your place or mine. Call
437-0630. Shirley Davis Accounting & Tax Service.
Physical Therapy in Port Ludlow. Active Life Physical Therapy,
LLC. Our services include balance training, spinal rehabilitation,
orthopedics, vertigo treatment, and total joint replacement therapy.
Medicare accepted. 437-2444. michael@activelifetherapy.com.
Housecleaning by Responsible Couple. One-time cleaning, moveout, home sale preparations, house checking, condos, thorough springcleaning for home/garage. Olympic Music Festival employee since
1998. 437-9511.
Bill’s Custom Carpentry. Kitchen and bath remodels, additions,
decks, outbuildings, finish work and home repairs. 30 years of fine
craftsmanship and friendly service. Local references. Bonded and
insured. 360-765-0674.
Table Pads. 35 colors, 1/2-inch thick. Heat resistant. (Wood and
leather textures, free sample kit). 47 years’ experience. 10-day
delivery. John, 727-861-3250. www.advancetablepads.com.
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Decks. TimberTech low maintenance composites and thirty-one
flavors of rails all on display at Barefoot Backyards new showroom in
Kingston. New or renew full service decking professionals.
360-297-4543, www.BarefootBackyards.com.
Flowers: Local Farming Sisters Growing Beautiful, Fragrant
Cutting Flowers. Sales support their continued schooling and
education. Pre-orders desired/delivered. Market purchases available.
For details call Rio or Lili, 360-638-0848.
Spacious 3-bedroom 3-bath vacation home in Port Ludlow. Views
of Olympics, Mt. Baker, Hood Canal. Wireless Internet, personal chef.
Available weekly/monthly. Call Larry, 437-1055 or visit
www.olympicridgehouse.com.
Admiralty Property Management. Let us serve your needs as owner
or renter with care, communication and integrity. Nancy Rathke.
437-0887, cell 360-301-0994.
Professional Alterations/Custom Tailoring. 12 years’ experience,
prompt service. No job too large or small. 360-643-0506. After
4:00 pm, 437-9895.
Commuters: America’s Cup Espresso Drive-Thru. Shade grown organic beans. Heading south on Highway 3, turn right to 26420 Pioneer
Way N.W. We’re near the corner. M-F, 6:00–4:30 and Sat. 9:00–3:00.
Spring Has Sprung! We’re here for all your gardening needs from
cleanup to landscape design. Call H & S Lawn and Garden Service.
360-796-2011. Cell 360-775-1907. References available.
Heating and Cooling. Your local expert, 23 years’ experience.
Maintenance, repair, installation. References gladly. For prompt
professional service call Bob @ Coast Mechanical LLC 437-7558.
Happy Spring! Handyman at your service. Painting, pressurewashing, gutter cleaning, big truck for hauling. Reliable, friendly, it’s
Curt! 437-9445.
Secret Gardens Nursery. Bulk soil, bark and rock. Everything from
annuals to veggies to shrubs to large trees. Statues, frost resistant
pottery. 13570 Airport Cut-Off Road, Port Townsend. 379-3900.
Facials & Bodywork by Connie. Custom facials, therapeutic
massage, all waxing and reflexology. 360-437-8226.
Avon. Cosmetics. Personal Delivery. Guaranteed Satisfaction.
Inette Wallace, Independent Sales Representative. 437-2071.
Inette_Wallace@earthlink.net.
“Yardening with Excellence.” Small building jobs, hauling trimming,
tree felling, beauty bark, power washing, weeding, fertilizing, yard
maintenance. Local resident, George-of-the-Jungle, 437-7749.
Families Needed to Host Foreign Exchange Students. 3–8 weeks or
5–10 months. Students will attend local high schools Fall 2008. Call
Jackie, Local Coordinator, Academic Year in America. 360-990-4826.
Canine Companionship. Hi, I’m Lily, gentle, loving cockapoo.
Maybe you’d like to spend time with me when my owners are away
for a few hours. I’ll make you laugh. Call 437-9733.
Firewood. One-half cord $100. Cedar kindling, cut 16–18 inches.
Local. 554-0508.
It’s Spring! Get Your Car Cleaned! Wash, wax, vacuum. Reasonable
rates. I come to your home. References available. 360-302-1003.
Commercial Retail/Office Space for Sub-Lease in Port Ludlow.
Great location. Contact Windermere Port Ludlow 360-437-1011 or
800-848-6650.
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Beaver Valley Handcrafted Furniture. Unique, custom log and driftwood furniture for indoors and out. Call for info or to see our portfolio.
Rick and Helen Crawford, 732-0957.
Dining Table and Four Chairs, blond with gray/blue upholstery,
brand-new condition, $225. Ethan Allen 4x6 Oriental rug, has not been
used since it was professionally cleaned, $125. 437-5005.
Rhododendron Arts & Crafts Fair, May 10 and 11. 10 a.m.–
5 p.m., downtown Port Townsend near City Hall. Fine quality juried
fine arts/crafts by Northwest artists. Fun event for Mother’s Day
weekend! www.ptguide.com or ptartsguild@yahoo.com.
Office/Retail Space for Rent. Desirable location in Port Ludlow
Village. 360-697-4299.
Biofeedback Works for Managing Chronic Pain, blood pressure,
stress, anxiety and reducing migraine/tension headaches. Certified in
biofeedback and EFT acupressure. Sequim and Port Townsend offices.
Evergreen Mind-Body Therapies, 301-4431.
Summer Waterfront! Charming Home, Private Beach! 2 bed/1.5
bath, furnished. Sleeps 6. Fireplace, W/D, DishTV, boat access.
June–Oct., $5,000/monthly. Discount multiple months. Pictures.
206-352-7414.
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“Where Everyone is Someone and Jesus is Lord!”
Sunday Worship – 8:45 & 10:30 a.m.
Adult Education – 8:45 a.m. Children’s Hour – 10:30 a.m.
Blending Traditional Hymns with Contemporary Worship
Hour of Prayer, Saturday – 7:00 p.m.
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Good food, fun walks and great company in warm loving home.
No kennels or cages! Only 2-3 guests at a time.
Licensed, insured and bonded.
Reasonable rates, tours and references upon request.
Visit our website at www.lulusfordogs.com
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I have the highest number of
listings that have sold in the
past 6 months!
(Port Ludlow zip code, 11/10/07— 4/10/08)
Call or email us for current
market updates.
360-437-2278
karen@karenbest.com
9522 Oak Bay Rd., Port Ludlow
Physical Therapy
Kathy Larkin
& Associates PS
Kathy Larkin
Broker, CRS, GRI
Specializing in Port Ludlow since 1993
Phone: 360 437-2825
Toll Free: 800-286-3591
Email: klarkin@olypen.com
www.portludlowrealestate.com
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• Kevin Hunter, Broker/Owner • Bryan Diehl, Realtor
• Nancy Rathke, Realtor • Dean Larson, Realtor
In the yellow building at
7551 Oak Bay Road
360-437-0800
www.portludlowadmiralty.com
WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR FULL BREAKFAST!
Monday-Saturday 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Come enjoy our HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday 4 pm-6 pm
Nemo’s is open 7 DAYS A WEEK!
In celebration of our local seniors, our EARLY BIRD MENU will be
offered from 3 - 8 pm on Sundays (excluding holiday weekends)
310 Hadlock Bay Rd.
Port Hadlock
360-379-3333 • www.innatporthadlock.com
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Each office independently owned and operated.
Snug Harbor Café
Located behind
American Marine Bank
Port Ludlow
Now Serving Light Entrées
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Restaurants
Pizza~Burgers~Pasta~Subs~Salads
Now Serving Beer on Tap
Bring this coupon when you visit us~
Buy one medium pizza & get a 2nd one at 1/2 price!
(excludes our specialty pizzas)
We’re located next to the Chevron in Port Ludlow.
WE DELIVER!
437-8200
$7.95 up
Choice of Grilled Steak or Seafood
Served with Salad or Fresh Vegetables
Saturday: Prime Rib $13.95
8 am-9 pm
Sun.
8 am-8 pm
To-Go Orders 437-8072
9526 Oak Bay Road
Additional parking in cul-de-sac off Osprey Ridge Road
Retirement Living
Port Ludlow Voice
The mission of the
Port Ludlow Voice
is to inform its
readers of events
and activities within the Village, and
in close proximity
to the Village.
We will print
news articles that
directly affect our
residents.
Published monthly
by an
all-volunteer staff.
Your input is
encouraged.
Submit your
special events and
news items to
the Beach or Bay
Club Editor
prior to the 10th
of the month
preceding the date
of the issue.
PORT LUDLOW VOICE
P. O. Box 65077
PORT LUDLOW, WA 98365
Page 52
P.O. Box 65077 • Port Ludlow, WA 98365
www.plvc.org
Mailed at no charge to residents having mail delivered by local postal carriers.
Homeowners receiving mail at out-of-area addresses (including Snowbirds): $6 per year.
All other subscribers: $15 per year
Direct all subscription inquiries to:
Finance and Subscription Manager: Sally Grything 437-2065 grything@olympus.net
Direct all advertising inquiries to the following:
Classified Advertising Manager: Barrie Gustin 437-8025 sgustins@aol.com
Classified Advertising Assistant Manager: Vallery Durling 437-2861 rkd@waypoint.com
Display Advertising Manager: Kathy Snider 437-9165 kathysnider@earthlink.net
Display Advertising Assistant: Karen Jones tokajo4@msn.com
Editorial Staff
Co-editors in Chief: Beverly Browne 437-8099 brownew@bus.orst.edu
Kay Standish 437-7789 kastandish@waypoint.com
Copy Editors: Ken Cheney 437-0685 kcheney@cablespeed.com
Barbara Wagner-Jauregg 437-9726 bwagnerj@olympus.net
Bay Club Co-editors: Janet Force 437-0419 jandd@waypoint.com
Judy Thomas 437-7906 judythomas2@yahoo.com
Beach Club Editor: Barbara Berthiaume 437-0423 barbara.berthiaume@gmail.com
Arts and Entertainment Editor: Beverly Rothenborg 437-0505 bevrothenborg@waypoint.com
Arts and Entertainment Assistant: Linda Karp 437-0175 georgekarp@aol.com
Eating Around Editor: Marti Duncan 437-8158 martiduncan@q.com
Regularly Scheduled Activities Editor: Kathie Bomke 437-4086 kathiebomke@hotmail.com
Contributing Editors
Stephen Cunliffe sjaycee@mac.com • Eline Lybarger 437-7701 lybarger@olypen.com
Jen Portz 437-0479 jenportz@yahoo.com • Diane Ruff 437-4160 dianekayr@aol.com
Barbara Wagner-Jauregg 437-9726 bwagnerj@olympus.net
Production Manager: Mary Ronen 437-0268 maryr@olympus.net
Distribution Manager: Robert Azen 437-9677 raincrow1@mac.com
Photographers: Marti Duncan 437-8158 martiduncan@q.com
Peggy Lee Flentie 437-2702 thepegster@cablespeed.com
This issue proofread by: Nancy Green, Russ Henry, Lisa Olsen and Mary Small
ECRWSS
Good Neighbor
Port Ludlow, WA
98365
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