Commodore`s Log - Newport Shores

September 2015
Commodore’s Log
Newport Yacht Club
81 Skagit Key
Bellevue, WA 98006
General Manager:
Eric Bartleson
eric@newportshoreswa.org
Membership Director:
Beth Paschall
beth@newportshoreswa.org
With the summer winding down, you may be asking “where did all those kids
come from?” Bellevue schools started on September 1st which means increased
foot traffic as school children will be waiting at the neighborhood bus stops or
walking home from school. The community wide speed limit is 25 mph, which can
be fast when there are young children excited to be going or coming home from
school.
Speaking of kids, our fantastic clubhouse staff has put together some creative
offerings for those Wacky Wednesday afternoons. An art class will be offered
Contact Us:
Clubhouse
(Office) 425-747-3291
(Fax) 425-747-3297
once a month and the milk and cookies tradition will continue. Be sure to check
out the web calendar for more information.
Our annual Community Garage Sale is on September 12th.
There is nothing
like a massive swap meet to really bring neighbors together. I have had the
opportunity to swap toys, sports equipment, and other gently used items with our
Connect Online
Newportshoreswa.org
And on
neighbors, in years past. Our neighborhood draws in deal seekers from
throughout the Puget Sound which makes for a really unique experience.
Lastly, can’t beat the heat! Although this amazingly warm and dry summer in
Bellevue has been hard on our lawns, gardens, and trees, it’s provided a great
opportunity to spend quality time
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Club Office Hours
Open Daily (Sept 1-13th)
Open Daily (Sept 14-26th)
9am-8pm
9am-6pm
Beginning Sep 27 the office will be closed
on Sunday and Mondays
Pool Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Wed
Sat-Sun
3:00pm – dusk
1:00pm – dusk
11:00am –dusk
Pool Closes for the winter on
Sunday, September 13th
with friends and family at the pool,
courts, and lake play. Don’t miss
out on the Newport Shores annual
Last Splash Party on Sunday,
September 13th as we say goodbye
to summer. Be sure to register
early for this well-attended,
awesome party.
Looking forward to seeing you
around the neighborhood.
Commodore
Mark Spatz
Vice Commodore
Ward Harris
Rear Commodore—Sports
Kevin Bell
Rear Commodore—Socials
Teri Doyle
Fleet Captain
Joe Bilsborough
Treasurer
Steve Anderson
Community Affairs
Amanda Hahnemann
Governmental Affairs
Autumn Fowler
Membership
Megan Reimann
Facilities
Brad Clemons
Secretary
Cindy Whiteside
Past Commodore
Kris Baserman
If you are interested in participating in one or more of any of the committees please
call the Chair of the committee. New members are always welcome.
Finance Committee
Architectural Advisory Committee
Steve Anderson- Chair
Dick Line-Chair
Steve Barkley, Bob Caplan, Phil Fordyce, Jim Hazen,
Rick Shekell and Jeff Kirby
Jeff Hoyt, Rick Davis & Dewey Blocker
Landscape Committee
Wendy Cole, Diane Haelsig, Heidi Hoffmann, Ellen
McCartan, Ruth Lipscomb, Denise Martyn, Erica Thorson
& Kirsten Sharp
Yachting Activities Committee
Joe Bilsborough—Chair
Mike Cox & Brian Bruce
Welcoming Committee
Megan Reimann—Chair
Kara Wiper, Jim Miersma, Bill Hammer, Mary Chi,
Pam Shekell, Kristin Nasman, Ali Schoos, Cindy
Whiteside, Cindy Tellefson, Rhonda Hartzell, Michelle
Richardson, Shannon Froslan, Michele Santulli, Jeff
Kirby, Wenona Strafford, Norma Line, Judy Lundberg,
Barb Butterfield & Andrea Victor.
Social Committee
Teri Doyle– Chair
Lisa Blizzard, Kelly Bloom, Diana Bowar, Sarah Boyd,
Joan Brennan, Wendy Cole, Jen Faley, Sharalyn Ferrel,
Pamela Fong, Dan Frumin, Erin Highland, Heidi
Hoffmann, Suzie Kuenster, Denise Martyn, Michelle
Richardson, Liz Strathy, Sarah Terry
Canal Committee
Mike Holmes—Chair
Steve Cole & George Bagley
History Committee
Norma Line & Dick Haelsig
Next Board Meeting:
September 9th, 2015 @ 7:15pm
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Board Members Needed!
Seeking new board members to join the 12 person Newport Yacht Club Board of Governors in
November 2015. If you love our neighborhood and would like to see some improvements,
please let us know how you can contribute. We need everyone in our neighborhood to lend a
helping hand. All of our timeless traditions take a dedicated team of volunteers. Whether
Newport Shores has been your home for years or you are new to the neighborhood, have little
ones, or are ready for round 2, there are many positions that may be a perfect fit for you. Our
positions include: Fleet Captain, Treasurer, Secretary, Rear Commodore – Sports, Rear
Commodore – Socials, Membership, Facilities, Governmental Affairs, Community Affairs, Past
Commodore, Commodore, Vice Commodore. Each term length is 3 years. The board meets
monthly (no August meetings) including our large, annual meeting in November when we
change over our board of governors and provide an annual recap. If you
want to get your feet wet, there are also several other committees that
may be of interest to you. Any way that you would like to give back and
contribute will be greatly appreciated by our community. Contact Kris
Baserman, Past Commodore, krisbaserman@hotmail.com, for more
information.
Remember… It takes VOLUNTEERS to make it happen here at Newport Shores! Thank
you to all of you who step up and make this is such a great community to live in!
Activity/Group
Lead
Empty Nesters
Norma Line
(last Wednesday of each Month,
except during holidays)
2nd Generation Empty Nesters
“or nearly empty”
(Watch for meeting times)
June Bartell
Erica Thorson
Poker Night
Skip Matlock
(last Friday of each Month)
Jeff Kirby
Ladies Wine Night
Contact
Group of neighbors that gather monthly for
nwline@comcast.net
conversation and dinner. Bring a dish to share
and your own drink. No reservations required, just show up. You are not obligated to
host if you attend.
Group of current and former neighbors who
junebob@comcast.net
get together for an occasional potluck dinner.
Most of us are fairly new empty nesters or
erica.thorson@comcast.net
close to becoming empty nesters. The host
gets to choose the date. We don't meet regularly so watch the bulletin board, newsletter,
and your email for the next location and date.
If interested, send an email to Erica Thorson
at erica.thorson@comcast.net.
Last Friday of every month. Cards are in the
air @ 8pm, Ladies are welcome.
skipmatlock@comcast.net
Erin Gregov
Show up with a bottle of wine to share. This
ladies group rotates houses each month.
Winenightjoin@newportshoreswa.org
Toddler’s Play Group
Erin Highland
Newborn to Pre-K children, This group is a
great way to meet neighbors and build a play
group for your small ones!
erin.highland@gmail.com
Social Committee
Teri Doyle
Plan, prepare for and help with the annual
socials.
teridoyle@hotmail.com
(last Thursday of each Month)
jeffkirby@pssp.net
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September, 2015
Lots of fun activities going on around here before school starts….
Hanging by the pool, playing tennis, riding bikes and scooters, playing flashlight tag, or just
hanging with friends….ah, youth! But school is starting soon and with that, excited kids
heading off to the bus stops. So, let’s watch out for them so they stay safe!
A whole bunch of young girls and their moms from our neighborhood got to see Taylor Swift
perform recently in Seattle. Word is a good time was had by all! Next time we think Taylor
should perform at the Club so that even more of us can see her!
We hear again about our own Matt Marrese (Decatur Key). He had a nice write-up in the
weekly Bellevue Reporter recently (look for a copy on the Club’s bulletin board!) Matt’s heading
off to UW soon and will participate in the Husky’s golf program. All the best, Matt!
Odds and Ends….
Have you noticed that someone planted a tomato plant on the island at the neighborhood’s
entrance? It’s producing! So, who is harvesting?
Word is that Crescent Key has 4 Tesla owners! Really? That’s way, way above average!
Caryl and Roy Cline (Crescent Key) decided there is way too much traffic around here and
have moved to Wyoming! Yes, Wyoming! They both went to U of Wyoming and one of their
daughters and family live there. So, why not, they said. What an adventure for them! Roy was
NYC Board treasurer for 9 years. We will miss you, Clines!
A personal comment – Clines gave me a bunch of medical paraphernalia to store that they did
not want to take along – so, anyone needing a shower stool, walker, canes, etc. give me a call!
Geri Vanik, widow of NYC’s first commodore, Mil Vanik, passed away recently. She left the
neighborhood in the late 90’s and most recently lived in Bellevue.
Also, my neighbor and friend, Chuck Nichol (Glacier Key) passed away last month. He was
Paul Nichol’s (also Glacier Key) father. Chuck lived here for 16 years. Our condolences to
Paul and Linda for their loss.
I might take next month off…send any news you have and I’ll write it up for October’s
newsletter. All for now….Norma
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Event
Date
Time
Location
AAC Meeting
Sep—1
7pm
Newport Yacht Club
Board of Governors’ Meeting
Sep –9
7:15pm
Newport Yacht Club
Newport Shores Garage Sale
Sep—12
9am—4pm
Newport Shores
Neighborhood
Strategies for Managing ADHD Seminar
Sep—13
11am—12:30pm Newport Yacht Club
Last Splash
Sep—13
5pm—8pm
Newport Yacht Club
Kids Art—Acrylic Painting
Sep—16
2pm—4pm
Newport Yacht Club
$45
Cookies and Milk
Sep—16
3pm
Newport Yacht Club
FREE
Mexican Jumping Beans
Dance—Ages 0-5
Parent/Child
Sep—17 & 24 10am—10:40am Newport Yacht Club
Cost
FREE
$48
Ladies Wine Night
Sep—24
7pm
TBD
Tailgate Party
Sep—25
5:30pm
Yacht Club Parking lot
Poker Night
Sep—25
8pm
Newport Yacht Club
Original Empty Nesters
Sep—30
5pm
Haelsig’s—11 Cascade Key
Mexican Jumping Beans -Dance Class
Oct 8 - 29
10am—11am
Newport Yacht Club
Board Meeting
Oct – 14
7:15pm
Newport Yacht Club
Milk & Cookies
Oct—21
1pm
Kid’s Art—Craft with Glass
Oct—21
2pm—4pm
Newport Yacht Club
$45
Oct—22
7pm
Newport Yacht Club
$45 per
painter
Adult Halloween Party
Oct—23
TBD
Newport Yacht Club
TBD
Kid’s Halloween Party
Oct—28
6pm—8pm
Newport Yacht Club
TBD
Empty Nesters
Oct—28
5pm
Trott’s—25 Crescent
Poker Night
Oct—30
Ladies Wine Night - Special
and Paint Event
Wine
FREE
$95/4
classes
Newport Yacht Club
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Register Online at www.newportshoreswa.org
at NYC's deck & pool area
Summer’s Last Hurrah! Come on out and enjoy
the pool, deck and good food one more time
with your friends. Bring a potluck item to share
and your own beverage.
RSVP online at www.newportshoreswa.org.
(Members over 6 years = $6, under 6 years = $4)
The Club will provide a main dish, plates, cups,
silverware, napkins and lemonade.
(NO glass containers, please.)
Sunday , September 13th
5pm—8pm
…..All Active NYC Members are Welcome….
It’s never too early to clean out those packed closets or
that over-stuffed garage! It’s called "editing" and it gets
rid of clutter, simplifies your life and will make you money
at this year’s all neighborhood garage sale which is to be
held the second Saturday in September, 9/12/2015,
Let us know if you think you will participate by registering
on at www.newportshoreswa.org. Your registration will
help us again provide a list and map to help you and customers navigate to the treasures (baby stuff, furniture,
Newport High Booster Club) out there.
RSVP online at newportshoreswa.org or call 425-747-3291
Your reservation is important to us! Please let us know that you are coming so
the planners can ensure there is plenty of goodies!
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Special Event
Thursday,
October 22nd
Painters and
non-painters are
welcome. As
usual for Wine Night bring your favorite wine and a
small snack to share. If you plan to paint register in
advance online. The fee for painting is $45 .
All supplies and guided painting included.
Pumpkin Decorating, Costume Parade, Crafts
Needed: VOLUNTEERs! Please contact Teri Doyle, teridoyle@hotmail.com, to help at
either event. Needs include Decorating, Clean-up and planning volunteers.
Remember… It takes VOLUNTEERS to make it happen here at Newport Shores! Thank you to all of you who step up and make this
is such a great community to live in!
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Tennis News
The Newport Shores Tennis Team Making
History!
We have exciting tennis news! Ben Froslan and Charlie
Clemons won the JET league boys 12's doubles title at the
year end tennis tournament! This is quite an
accomplishment as the award has only gone to Newport 2
times since the beginning of Newport's participation in
the event! Ben and Charlie were down 4-1 and came back
to win the title 6-4 in a complete display of determination
and tenacity! Congratulations Ben and Charlie!!
Also, honorable mentions go to Caleb King and Sara
Bowar who won the JET league sportsmanship tennis
awards this year. Congratulations!
Newport Knockouts on course for Play Offs
With 3/4 of regular season done, The Newport Knockouts
are sitting pretty in 2nd place with a 9-3 record. Results so
far:
With 5 games to cover and limited space, I will focus on a
few of the highlights...
Newport Knockouts at Sample Smashers W 17-14, W 14-4
Polarisites at Newport Knockouts W 10-11, W 10-12
Killer Kleats at Newport Knockouts W 5-8, L 22-21
Newport Knockouts at DreamKillers W 21-13, W 13-12
Newport Knockouts at Sample Smashers W 10-6, W 16-3
Brookshire Homes at Newport Knockouts L 20-13, L 16-13
vs DreamKillers, Mr Erik Baserman kindly stepped in as we were short. Having not played since he had a
full head of hair we were unsure as to how he would cope with the intensity that is Bellevue Coed League
4. He stepped up to the plate and promptly hit a booming home run with his first at bat. He also made a
great catch in outfield tracking the ball to make a telling contribution to the win and earn a spot on the
roster.
In the same game, Suzy Chalmers made a spectacular (not exaggerating) diving catch at 2 nd base that will
take some beating as play of the season. In fact I will go so far as say, I will run through the neighborhood
in a pair of Union Jack speedos, if we see a better play this season....
Home runs a plenty. Big hitters Greg Doyle, Chris Chalmers, Mason Denger and Dusty Highland have all hit
plenty of home runs this season
Mr Dependable Greg Doyle in left field. Covering the ground like a young gazelle in the
summer sun there's not much that gets past Greg. Teams are slowly learning not to test
his arm as he rockets them from way out in left field.
With 2 double headers left in regular season, the goal of winning a back to back
championships is in sight but will not be easy. There are 3-4 teams in the league that
could win and Knockouts will need to be at their best to bring it home.
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Kid’s Triathlon Results
Congratulations to all 19
participants of this years NYC Kid's
Triathlon!! Every participant
finished the race and competed at
a high level! The following had
tremendous times and finished in
the top of their age
bracket. Please keep a watch for
next years event in August!
8 and under
1st - Hudson Reed
2nd - Harry Blizzard
3rd - Mickey Gregov
11 and under
1st - Taiyo Barton
2nd - Gabe Hoffmann
3rd - Caleb King
13 and under
1st - Carter Holmes
2nd - Ethan Fowler
3rd - Josh Hoffmann
Newport Yacht Club Tennis, Basketball, Sand Volleyball Court
and Pool Use
There are plenty more sunny days coming this fall. Though the pool
closes on September 13th, there is a lot of recreation to be had here at
the Club.
As a reminder….The Newport Yacht Club property and sport facilities are
for the exclusive use of club members and their invited guests only.
Guests must be accompanied by an Active or Associate Member.
Please report any suspected violation of use, with details, to the
clubhouse staff.
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Salmon Spawner Surveys
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
staff will be walking Coal Creek weekly,
starting on the upstream side of Skagit Key
and walking approximately 3 miles
upstream. See the map here showing the
area being surveyed, including the reach
above Coal Creek Parkway that was added
after the opening of the new culvert.
The sockeye and chinook (“king”) salmon
returns to Lake Washington are grim this
year, likely due to the warm water barrier at
the locks. Coho (“silver”) salmon typically
return later, so hopefully they may not be as
affected.
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY TIPS—“BACK TO
SCHOOL”
Neighbors, the fall season is upon us and kids are heading back to school.
This means more kids and cars out on the streets in the peak commuting
hours, school buses and stranger danger. This is a reminder to watch out
for yourself and others.

Drive slowly.

Be careful driving in the neighborhood, around schools and bus stops.

Watch for children entering the street from behind buses or running to catch the bus.

Be watchful around the neighborhood for suspicious activities, including parked cars and people
that do not belong.

If you encounter a solicitor, let them know that the neighborhood does not allow solicitation.

If you are concerned, ALWAYS call 911.
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Bronze Birch Borer Infecting Neighborhood
Birch Trees By Diane Haelsig
Over the past few months Dick and I have had our most westerly birch tree
drop limbs and look wilted and brown at the top. Our master gardener, Jeff
Bell, did some research and discovered that two of our three trees are likely
infected with the Bronze Birch Borer. As we walk about the neighborhood we
can see many other birch trees with the same symptoms. The pest arrived in
the Northwest about a decade ago and tends to impact trees under stress due
to drought and excessive heat. If you have birch trees in your landscape, look
up. If the tops appear dead, you probably also have an infestation.
Jeff was told that there is a systemic pesticide that can be applied in the
winter that may save the trees. He recommended we contact Washington Tree
Service to get an assessment and treatment plan. We are in the process of
doing that but this article needed to go to press before we have the results to
share. Contact me if you would like to know their recommendations.
(diane@haelsig.com)
Here is a link to a website that describes the problem and possible solution.
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/fidls/bbb/bbb.htm
AAC Application forms—available from the Club office or download from the Club’s website.
29 Lummi Key
Remove dying Birch tree
47 Cascade Key
Remove 3 trees that are leaning
94 Cascade Key
Exterior renovation/remodel & repaint
2 Crescent Key
Extend deck & landscape changes
33 Lummi Key
Concrete Wall
48 Glacier Key
Replace Driveway
ALL REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED.
Complaints can also be emailed to the office at: eric@newportshoreswa.org.
All applications must be received by 12 noon the day of the meeting. If you have any questions please email
Dick Line: R.line@comcast.net.
Next AAC Meeting: Tues., Sep 1, 2015
The AAC meets the first Tuesday of each month. Requests received by this meeting will be responded to at that month’s Board 11
of Governors meeting (regularly scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month).
Rachel Feng -- September 2
Ava Doyle -- September 4
David Benshachar -- September 21
Andrew Chen Niu -- September 21
Taiyo Barton -- September 5
Christina Calvert -- September 23
Shion Barton -- September 5
Callahan Calvert -- September 23
Gannon "Boomer" Bradshaw -- September 5
Steven Fordyce -- September 24
Wyatt Parent -- September 24
Garret Victor -- September 24
Rachael Morgan -- September 8
Emily Bienfang -- September 9
Kristen Dahl -- September 9
Colby Chan -- September 28
Trevor Steinbach -- September 28
Julia Davidson -- September 9
Elsa Highland -- September 11
Isabel Ovalles -- September 29
Max Highland -- September 11
Avery Armstrong Peterson -- September 29
Rachel Lundberg -- September 13
Ellen Peterson -- September 29
Daniel King -- September 17
Price Smith -- September 29
Caleb King -- September 18
Elisey Ivashkin -- September 30
School Starts this Month!
1. Name you favorite subject in school.
2. Tell us your favorite teacher and why.
3. How many days until winter break?
4. How many apples did you find in this
newsletter?
The first 10 kids that bring their
answers to the club get a prize!
Need a Nanny or Sitter?
A dear family friend of ours is sending her 18 year old
daughter over from England to stay with us here in Newport
Shores from September to December. She is available as a
Nanny, Mom’s Helper, Sitter, etc. both during the day and in
the evenings.
Please call Amanda if you are interested. 206.852.1640
Pet Sitting
Experienced pet walking and dog sitting at
our home for the past year.
We don’t have pets of our own, but wish we
did. Mom lets us take care of others to get
our fix. We have a fenced backyard and
dog run .Call Nicholas Fowler 425614-3624 or 425-698-1079
Newport Shores Babysitter Services

Contact Bella Burris (age 16) 206-910-9006

Contact Amy Skochdopole, Red Cross
Certified, 206-979-9850
DO YOU BABYSIT?
Let the club know and we can put an ad right
here and have you on our list when we get
inquiries.
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CUSTOM
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING
Owned and Operated by Jeff Clark
Your Newport Shores neighbor
CONTACT US:
425.444.1970
11 Lopez Key, Bellevue WA 98006
jclark@threesixtysolutions.net
www.threesixtysolutions.net
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
Yoga 8- 9am
Annual
Neighborhood
Garage Sale
9am—4pm
Yoga 8- 9am
Private Rental
PRIVATE RENTAL
Yoga 8- 9am
6
7
8
9
10
Board Meeting
OFFICE CLOSED
13
ADHD Seminar
11am—12:30pm
14
PRIVATE RENTAL
15
OFFICE CLOSED
PRIVATE RENTAL
16
17
Kid’s Art—
Acrylic Painting
Mexican Jumping
Bean—Dance
Class 10am—
11am
2pm—4pm
Last Splash BBQ
5pm
OFFICE CLOSED
12
Sailing Awards
Night
7:15pm
OFFICE CLOSED
11
18
PRIVATE RENTAL
19
PRIVATE RENTAL
PRIVATE
PRIVATERENTAL
RENTAL
20
21
22
23
OFFICE CLOSED
28
PRIVATE RENTAL
OFFICE CLOSED
25
Mexican Jumping
Bean—Dance
Class 10am—
11am
Tailgate Party
5pm
26
Ladites Wine
Night 7pm
PRIVATE RENTAL
27
24
OFFICE CLOSED
29
30
Original Empty
Nesters
25 Crescent
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Open Daily (Sept 1-13th)
9am-8pm
Open Daily (Sept 14-26th)
9am-6pm
Beginning Sep 27 the office will be closed on Sunday and
Mondays
Event Space Available 7 Days a Week
Excluding Holidays
General Manager:
Eric Bartleson
eric@newportshoreswa.org
Membership Director:
Beth Paschall
beth@newportshoreswa.org
Newport Yacht Club
81 Skagit Key
Bellevue WA 98006
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