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MARCH 2015
Volume #20, Issue #3
Circulation 5,000

Your Allyn Community Association newsletter Published monthly since 1996 & mailed to these North Mason neighborhoods:
ALLYN VICTOR GRAPEVIEW MASON LAKE BENSON LAKE TRAILS END LAKE SOUTH SHORE

Smiles And Helping

Hands Needed
By Barry Betisnger, ACA Vice President / Photos by Joyce Bosley

Take a good look at all the smiling faces on this page. There is one thing they
all have in common. They have volunteered to help their community! I know, I
know, it is difficult to find time to volunteer and who wants to make a commitment
of time when something better may be going on? I have had the same thoughts
many times. I dont want to get overloaded with things. How can I commit to
something that I dont know anything about? There are hundreds of other reasons
we have all used.
If you do not take the Mason County
Journal, I would like to share an article
which was in that paper on February 26th,
2015. This is a pretty sad article and one
that we hope is not repeated for Allyn in
Far Right: Diana Rhodes had so many
talents, she provided many different
volunteering services throughout
the festival. Below: Salmon cooker/
flipper, Steve Anderson, smiled all the
way through the Salmon Bake while
volunteering his grilling expertise.

Above: Blair Humes happily put his former

Merchant Marine experience into practice
when he helped with the Dragon Boat Races.
Right: Organizational skills were much
needed at the ACA and Allyn Historic
Church booth, and thank goodness volunteer
Carla Froome came to the rescue!

the future. The articles headline is Celebrate Hoodsport Canceled This Year.
The by-line being Organizer cites lack of
volunteer help in decision. The Celebrate
Hoodsport Festival includes fireworks and a street fair with food, crafts, businesses,
art, music and nonprofit vendors each day. As it turns out, after 29 years, the organizers of this event have cancelled the 30th annual event held on the July 4th weekend, because of lack of money and volunteers. Substitute Allyn for Hoodsport,
fireworks for dragon boat races, or the popular mud run, and this sounds like
Allyn Days, correct?
This year will be the 34th annual Allyn Days Festival and the 5th Annual Geoduck
Festival from July 17th through July 19th. This major weekend festival has always
Continued on page 2

The Dont Miss List!

Historic Exploration Included Allyn................2
In Memory of Hazel Carpenter..........................3
Vision: Our Window To The World..................3
50 Years On Sherwood Creek Excerpt.................4
Quilting For A Good Cause...............................5
100 Years Of Service In One Day..................6
When Love Is Needed Most......................... .......7
St. Hugh Church Explores Decisions................7
Notes From Victor.............................................8
Financial Spring Cleaning....................................8
Greetings From Trails End..................................9
Sarah Eckert Guild Update................................9
Grapeview Grapevine.........................................10
Mason & Benson Lakes Lowdown........................10
Community Calendar......................................11
The Wheels That Spin III................................12
Evergreen Garden Club.....................................14
Inquiring Mind/Conversations ............................14
ACA Minutes.....................................................15
Casino Royale Info & Trivia..............................16

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Continued from front page

Smiles And Helping Hands Needed

made a profit which funds this North Bay Review, the beautification of the areas around
town, and just the funds required to keep the Allyn Community Association solvent. We
have had many wonderful volunteers who have spent time helping us throughout the years
which have kept us going. THANKS to all past volunteers!
We do not want the
same problems getting volunteers which
Hoodsport has had,
so we are starting our
planning and registering of volunteers
early this year. Maybe
your church group or
organization would
like to round up some
folks to help keep our
local festivals alive and
well? We are looking
If we didnt have volunteers, who would cook the salmon?
for approximately 200
volunteers who could spend only 2 hours, or up to 8 hours if you are willing, to help with our
towns festival. Many of you reading this have come at least once to enjoy this festival, how
about volunteering this year? The rewards of volunteering such as self-gratification, meeting
friends and family while working, and perhaps meeting a new friend within the Allyn community, are really worth the time! To sign up and be a volunteer, please call Pete Gimmi at
253-347-0331. You will be glad you did!

Dont Miss The Casino Royale

ACA Fundraiser! March 21st!
Full Details On Back Page

Historic Exploration Included

Allyn Over Two Centuries Ago
By Hira Barbara Reid

Lt. Peter Puget Memorial Project: Identifying Memorial Sites to Honor the Voyage of
Discovery, 1792. Do the residents of Allyn know they are part of this historic exploration?
In June 2012, Hira Barbara Reid, onboard her Albin 25 - Shatoosh, replicated Lt. Peter
Pugets 1792 exploration of the southern waters, which is now referred to as the South Sound.
His party surveyed and mapped the shoreline and traded goods with the Native Indians
from May 20-May 27, 1792.
As a result of her research and replication, it became evident to her that after 222 years there
are no known memorials to honor Lt. Peter Puget and his exploration party of 20. Barbara,
along with Skip Dreps, are educating and encouraging local communities to create their own
historical markers to be placed along Pugets exploration route to honor, memorialize and
celebrate their epic exploration of our beloved inland sea.
The proposed sites are Blake Island State Park to commemorate the launching of the
expedition, which was part of King George III Voyage of Discovery, Steilacoom, Anderson
Island and Olympia Port Plaza to commemorate Mr. Joseph Whidbeys famous noon sight of
47 degrees and 03 minutes N latitude. In 2013, the Thurston County Historical Commission
dedicated a memorial in Mud Bay, Eld Inlet.
In January, 2015, Barbara recognized the historical importance of the Community and
Port of Allyn, WA as a possible site for another memorial marker to be created. Not only did
the Puget party navigate the upper reaches of Case Inlet on May 24, 1792, but also Captain
Vancouver and his 2 vessels stopped to dine near Allyn on May 28, 1792. Barbara wants to
inspire Allyn residents to create their own historical marker at the Port of Allyn and become
a part of the watery trail honoring these famous British explorers. This is an opportunity for
your community to be a part of world history and also to create a new page in Washington
history. Lets hear from you about this possibility.
To learn more about this project and their routes:go to http://pugetmemorial.blogspot.com
To learn more about Barbara and Shatooshs 8500nm adventures exploring the navigable
waterways on the west coast, go to http://shatooshandpashmina.blogspot.com
Any questions, you can email Hira Barbara Reid at hirareid@gmail.com or call 253-2094330.

DEADLINES

The Allyn Community Association (ACA) publishes the North Bay Review
each month. Mailed to every mailbox in Allyn, Victor, Grapeview, Mason, Benson Lake and Trails End Lake, additional copies can be found at
the Theler Community Center, North Mason Chamber of Commerce, QFC,
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Barbara Reid, LTC US Army Ret., replicated Lieutenant Peter Pugets 1792 Exploration of the
South Sound in 2012.

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In Memory of

Hazel ELane Carpenter

May 8, 1926 - February 20, 2015

Hazel (Cornelius) Carpenter went to be with her Lord and

Heavenly Father on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at age 88.
Hazel was born in Kodiak, Alaska, the oldest child of
Marion and Maureen Cornelius.
Her father was a Navy man stationed at the radio station in
Kodiak at the time. She subsequently traveled with her family
to many duty stations in many different parts of the world. In
1947, she settled in Bremerton and began raising her family
and developing her career. She was a legal secretary to several
prominent attorneys, secretary to the civil defense director
(who happened to be her father) and then worked in various
positions at PSNS and the Naval Hospital. She retired in 1978
while serving as an executive secretary at HEW. Hazel was a
very giving person who loved her family fiercely.
On June 9, 1977, she married Gordon Carpenter, a Naval Officer at the time, and they
made Rockville, Md. their first home, while stationed in the Washington D.C. area. Eight years
later, they moved to Seattle for two years and then to Jacksonville, Fla. for the last five years
of Gordons career. They retired in 1990 and returned home to the Puget Sound area where
they made their home in Allyn, WA. Since living in Allyn, Hazel was active in a Mahjong
club and the Allyn Birthday Club. She was the author of the Birthday Clubs article in the
North Bay Review each month.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; a niece, Shona Sue; her brother, Don; and
a lifelong friend, Dorothy Gornick (Aunt Dorothy) who was 102 at the time of her death.
Hazel is survived by her husband, Gordon of the family home; sons, Michael Scott (Jamie)
and Darrel Scott (Elizabeth); and daughter, Diana Janzen. She is also survived by stepdaughters, Tracy Rodgers and Denise (Jeff) Henry; and stepson, Paul Carpenter (Jeanette). She is
also survived by six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Her family will dearly miss her and the laughter her character brought to them. They will
never stop telling Hazel Stories.
The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Harrison
Hospital for the superb treatment she received there.
A private memorial service
will be held by the family in early
summer.
Editors note: Since Im in the
community quite often, Ive been
amazed at the number of lives
that Hazel had touched. It seems
wherever I go, someone is saying
how much she will be missed and
every single person has said what a
wonderful woman she was. Hazel
will be so very missed and the North
Bay Review will never be quite the
same without her Allyn Birthday
Club article. From the community,
I would like to extend our deepest
sympathies and condolences to
Hazels husband, Gordon, and to
their family and loved ones.

Vision: Our Window To The World

Maximum eye health is very important in diabetes self-management and maintaining good vision is vital to preventing serious complications that will hinder a healthy, independent lifestyle. Vision: Our Window to the World is the topic of the next Mason General
Hospital & Family of Clinics Allyn Diabetes Support Group meeting, held on Thursday,
March 26, 2015 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Port of Allyn buildings downstairs meeting room.
The guest speaker is Jan Weatherly, R.D., C.D.E., retired diabetes educator of 27 years
with the Washington State Department of Health, former president of both the American
Association of Diabetes Educators and the Washington Association of Diabetes Educators.
She is currently vice District C governor of the Lions Club, whose signature program is Sight
Preservation, and she will be discussing the many sight-enhancing programs the Lions Club
engages in, globally and locally.
The Allyn Diabetes Support Group, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association,
meets every fourth Thursday of the month from September to June. It is free and open to
people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, and family. For more information, call Sue
Barwick, R.N., C.D.E. at (360)
275-8614 and ask for the Diabetes
Wellness Center.
MGH is approved by the Joint
Commission and is a licensed and
accredited acute care hospital with
a level four emergency trauma designation. There are more than 100
physicians on staff in 19 specialties.
For more information go to www.
MasonGeneral.com.

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Excerpt from 50 Years On Sherwood Creek

Longtime Allyn resident Dorothy Gornick passed away last year at the age of 102. In addition to being one of the pioneers in the community, she also documented our local history by
writing her book, 50 Years on Sherwood Creek. This is an excerpt from that book. Submitted
by April Myers with special thanks to B. Jean Lawson who loaned her a copy of the book.

My name is Dorothy Clark Gornick and I have lived in Sherwood Creek Valley (just
southwest of Allyn, Washington) for 50 years - in fact I am the only one left who has lived
here that long. While I am still here, I would like to write about the changes over the years
to help recover these events for the Mason County Historical Society.
When my first husband, Jerry Clark, and I bought our 20 acres in 1939, there were only
three families living on Sherwood Creek Road - the Sharers, the Clarks (no relation to us)
and the Kennedys. Now, fifty years later, there are 40 families and many other changes I will
tell you about.
SHERWOOD CREEK was named for Joe Sherwood, who was known to pioneer settlers
dating back to 1854. He built a water power sawmill a short distance up Sherwood Creek.
One of a family of 13, Joe followed two brothers from Vermont driving across the plains with
a team of oxen. Only one of the other brothers, Warren, who like Joe was married to a native
woman, worked with his brother in the mill which supplied the early settlers with lumber
and also shipped a few schooner loads to San Francisco in that early day until accidental
death closed his career.
In 1873, while rolling a log at the mill with a peavy, the handle broke and the log rolled
over his body, killing Joe instantly. Joe Sherwood was noted among the pioneers as a man of
great strength. Stories of him say he stood six feet seven inches tall and weighed 300 pounds.
His widow moved back to the Skokomish Indian reservation from whence she came, with
her two small children, a boy and a girl.

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Warren Sherwood continued the mill for a time and then left the country and died elsewhere. He left a descendant, Kimball Sherwood, who lived at Enetai on Hood Canal. Kimball
was known as a kindly man noted for his good humor and good citizenship. In active years
he engaged in logging, but later in life devoted his work to his farm on the Skokomish Reservation. Descendants of the Sherwoods still reside in Mason County.

Demolishing Old Sherwood Creek Bridge. October 25, 1952

Sherwood Creek originates at Mason Lake and flows to the Mill Pond then into creek
form again, ending in Case Inlet (Allyn Bay). The Valley is very beautiful as it winds around
the creek with wooded hills on both sides. The original dense forest has been thinned by
progress but still is pretty and colorful.
If you are interested in reading the book in its entirety, you can order it online for $8.00
through the Mason County Historical Society website at www.masoncountyhistoricalsociety.
org.

See page 11 for your Community

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WANTED: Allyn Hair and Bodyworks is in need of an Esthetician and a Nail

Technician. If interested, please call 360-275-3703 or stop in and ask for Angie.
They are located next to the Allyn Market.

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Quilting For A Good Cause

Article & photo by Joyce Bosley, AHC Vice-President

The Allyn Historic Church is still in need of raising money to pay off the loan given to
us to purchase the new roof. With this in mind, award-winning quilter, Thelma Moyer of
Belfair, has been kind enough to donate one of her beautiful quilts so we can begin a Quilt
Raffle to continue in our fundraising efforts.
The quilt is entitled, Hanger
Flowers because most of the
blocks were made in her husbands airplane hangar, where
she sat with her little Singer
Featherweight, always ready
to add another pair of hands
when needed. The quilt measures 76x 84 (for a double bed)
and is made of many brightly
colored spring floral materials
with a crisp white background.
Thelma is very humble about
her awards, but it was obvious
after seeing her work, why she
has won so many competitions.
Her sense of color, technique
and design makes her a true
artist in her own right.
This issue of the North Bay
Review was on deadline, so
the Allyn Historic Church Organization has not had their
monthly meeting to determine
the details of where tickets will
be sold. So please stay tuned so
you will have a chance to win
Award winning quilter, Thelma Moyer with the beautiful this gorgeous, hand-made quilt
quilt she is donating for the Allyn Historic Church fundraiser. and support the church at the
same time.
On another note, the Little Church has taken a major slump in donations for the new
roof. Maybe its because its already installed, so the need for funding doesnt appear so
immediate. But the fact is that we are still $21,000 away from paying back the person who

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generously fronted us the money to get the job done. She did this in good faith so the heavy
rains earlier this season would not damage the church interior.
As a community, were all enjoying the benefits of the churchs new road side appeal, with its
beautiful new roof. Yet, we have one local Allyn resident who has a depleted bank account. She
did this because she wanted to save
the church for the community and
its future generations. Just imagine
if she had not done this? Can you
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Sincerely,
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100 Years of Service in One Day

The Kiwanis Club of North Mason is joining Kiwanis Clubs

around the world to celebrate 100 years of community service to
children and communities. They are coordinating a One-Day
community work party at the Theler Center on April 18, 2015
from 9:00-3:00. Because there will be a 5K Run from 10:00-12:00
on Theler Center trails on April 18th, we need to plan work party
activities away from trails in the morning.
Morning Projects:
Both left and right planting areas and garden areas need to
be weeded and have beauty bark placed on them.
All walkway areas in front and back of main building need to be pressure washed. Upper picnic benches and tables need to be pressure washed.
Kiosk near beginning of main trail needs to be cleaned.
Planting areas and gardens near the Exhibit Center/Classroom need to be weeded and
pruned with the assistance of a Master Gardener who knows native plants to be left on site.
All demonstrative gardens need to be weeded and brought back to their original beauty.
Steps by the back stream, Sweetwater Creek area, need to be built up.
All kiosks in the Exhibit Center area need to be cleaned and debris removed from roofs.
Sidewalks in the Exhibit Center area need to be pressure washed.
Healing Garden needs to be weeded.
Back trail, by the whale kiosk, needs to have chips put down and raked.
Afternoon Projects:
Continue unfinished morning projects.
Side gardens near main trail near parking lot need weeding and pruning.

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Left side of trail behind fence needs to have scotch broom pulled.
Area around electrical box needs to be cleaned out for easy access.
Areas around totems need to be trimmed back.
Sitka spruce tree needs to have lower limbs lobbed off so owl totem is visible.
Maintain all trails by keeping blackberry bushes from trail edge with weed whacker.
Signage along trails need to be cleaned.
Side of fire lane needs to be weed wacked.
Trees along fire lane need to have 14 feet of access for fire trucks and emergency vehicles.
Rose bush needs to be cut back where bench is in back of Exhibit Center.
Special Note: Theler Center volunteers will be served lunch by BJs Catering from 11:0012:00. A limited number of T-Shirts donated by members of North Mason High Schools
Key Club will be available. Not all the projects listed above will be completed on April 18th.
Another work party is planned at the Theler Center on Mason Countys Caring Day.
Equipment Needed: If possible, bring your own garden rakes, hand tools, gloves, kneeling pads, etc. Needed power equipment includes gas powered blowers, chain saws and weed
trimmers. Items like wheel barrows, paint brushes, extension cords, etc. are always nice to
have at large work parties. Be sure to have some type of ID on your equipment and tools so
your items dont get lost.
Registration for April 18th can be done on-line at VolunteerMason.org and click on
Events. You can join us by registering on April 18th at the Theler Center beginning at 9:00
or anytime that fits your family schedule between 9:00-2:00.
Questions about our Kiwanis Theler Center Project should be directed to Del Morton at
delmorton39@q.com or by phone at (360) 275-2523. Also, Tamra Ingwaldson at tingwaldson23@gmail.com or by phone at (360)265-1719.
Theler Center Adopt-An-Area Program: Interested non-profit organizations, youth
groups, local businesses, churches and individuals are encouraged to adopt an identified
area for year-round maintenance. This program is similar to the Washington State AdoptA-Highway Program. There are about twenty areas available for adoption. You can reserve
or adopt an area by informing the Theler Center office staff and requesting a specific area.
Thank you for considering to
help clean-up the Theler Center
grounds and trails on April 18th
from 9:00-3:00. The Theler Center
is in need of community support.
By working together, as a unified
community, we can make a huge
difference by helping maintain the
Theler Center grounds and trails.

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When Love Is Needed Most

By Sheila Christiansen

This article comes at a time when my family is experiencing various medical issues and
problems, some unexpected - some ongoing, and theyve needed extra care outside as well
as inside the home. It never comes at a good time and we can never truly be prepared. It is
difficult at times to help the sick, incapacitated or elderly; they complain, they are grumpy or
they just plain shut down because they are scared. It takes a special person to be calm, gentle,
caring and really listen, not with just your ears, but with your eyes and your heart. We need
to take that extra minute to give that individual the respect they deserve, especially when that
person is a family member. It seems to be a little harder when the parent or loved one realizes
they will need more help and are having a tough time coming to grips with it--it is a scary
time for everyone.
It may also help to remember that it may need to be someone else to take on that role and
not ourselves. The biggest lesson I have learned, and its a BIG one, I have to remind myself
each and every day that it could be me one day and how would I want to be treated. When I
feel like I dont have time, Im tired or Im losing patience, I stop what I am doing and really
look at that person with love, thats all there is to it, it really is that simple. I am not perfect,
but I try hard every day. I work too much, I dont get enough sleep and I have too much on my
plate--like so many of us in this day and age. Im tired and grumpy too!

Then I go to the barn and see old Romeo ambling along, he wants to run barrels
like he did way back when. Old Gem, God bless her, is grumpy and grouchy but loves to be
groomed and loved. Karma, who was
literally headed for the grave, now has kids
and adults alike clambering for her attention. Jasper, blind in one eye, is a smart
one--he makes a bed in the hay and takes
a snooze. There are more horses out in the
pasture just waiting for a job to do: a kid
to haul around or finally a trail ride out in
the woods on a peaceful journey, however
short it may have to be.

Above: Karma, 20+ year old mare.

Right: Jaspar, the smart one, makes
a bed in the hay and takes a snooze.

I look out at all these
horses and I am renewed. They
live a simple, uncomplicated
life. They accept the love we give
them and know that they will be
taken care of no matter what they
have going on. We treat them with dignity, caring and most importantly, love. We cannot save
all the horses that need rescuing, but just like these horses that we care for every day, there will
be one person that will look at my loved one with love in their hearts and it will make all the
difference in their recovery. That is all we can ask for in this world.
As always, give us a call, make an appointment and catch a glimpse of what we see in these
beautiful horses; oh, and remember, you will get some mud on your boots.
For more info, visit Sunriseequinerescue.org or call 360-275-2960. Located at 401 E Mason
Benson Road, Grapeview, WA. Business Office mailing address: Sunrise Equine Rescue, PO
Box 2427, Belfair, WA 98528.

St. Hugh Episcopal Church

Explores Decisions
By JoAnna Meyer

Specifically, we will explore End of Life decisions. For those of us now in the last third
of our lives, we have many questions about what to do and how to do it as the past appears
longer than our future!
We live in a community of seniors, some very healthy, and some of us not so healthy!
Questions fill our minds and we would like
to get some clear answers from those who
have expertise and experience in these fields.
On Saturday, May 16th, a free seminar
is scheduled for the public at the St. Hugh
Episcopal Church at 280 East Wheelwright
Street South in Allyn.
All local residents, as well as the surrounding communities, are invited to join
us at 9:30 a.m. for pastries and coffee, before
the first session begins. At 12 oclock, a light lunch will be served as well. The sessions will
be led by professionals from the legal field, nursing home industry, funeral home directors,
the medical and hospice area, and clergy. They will speak to the various End of Life care
needs. There will be time for questions and answers at each session. If you have questions,
and need answers , please accept this invitation and join us to learn where help is available.
Names of the speakers will be available closer to the event. Stay tuned!
For more information, please send an email to jimwilma@gmail.com or call 360-4267320.

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MARCH 2015 North Bay REVIEW

Time for some Financial

Spring Cleaning
By Shawna Stice-Hawley and David M. Hawley, Jr., AAMS

Spring is here time to tidy up your house and yard. But this year, why not also do some
spring cleaning on your financial environment?
For starters, get rid of some of the clutter in your investment portfolio. If you own too
many similar stocks, for example, consider reducing this concentration and using the proceeds to broaden your investment mix.
Also, make sure the financial roof protecting your family is in good shape by reviewing your life and disability insurance. And talk to a financial professional about preparing
for potentially devastating long-term costs, such as those incurred by a nursing home stay.
Finally, look over your financial landscape to identify any gaps that need filling. For
example, you may be investing enough for retirement, but are you putting away sufficient
money to help pay for your childrens college education? If not, consider a tax-advantaged
college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan.
A financial spring cleaning may help brighten your future and you wont even need
a mop.

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from Victor

Our March 6, 2015 VIC meeting was called to order about 7:35 PM
by our Treasurer, Kris Schweigert. In the absence of our president and
Vice President, Kris elected to lead the meeting so I could record the
Minutes. Thanks Kris.
She called on John Kingery to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Well done.
For visitors, Doug Haser introduced his church friends John Phillips, Al Lind and Terry
Biggs. Welcome to VIC.
The hosts tonight were Jeff and Debi Carey, Meris Fraser, Norm Hemley and myself. Its
nice, taking the Minutes, as I get out of clean-up after dinner. Plenty of yummy food, as usual.
I read the February Minutes and Kris gave the Treasurers Report. Both were approved.
No report from Hospitality as our VP, George Kirk, was not present.
No report from Sunshine, Kelly Marks, as she was absent, but husband Dan said she had
not heard of anyone needing Sunshine.
For Hosts, Karen Leach said signup is in the kitchen and we need hosts for June.
No report from Rentals as Nancy Foster was not present.
For Charity, Paula OKeefe reported that we gave $124.00 to the Boys & Girls Club and
thats all until the Flea Market. The Humane Society is having a Benefit on May 9th at Alderbrook and they have purchased property in the North Mason area.
No report from Flea Market, April Myers, as she was absent, but Kris reminded people to
sign up on the sheet on the back wall. Different jobs are listed, so pick what you want to do.
Under Old Business, there was no news about our gravel road.
Under New Business, Debbie Englund announced that Fred McFeelys Memorial will
be held April 25th, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Victor Hall. All welcome to remember Fred.
Under Celebrations, Jim Yates turns 64 on Friday the 13th, Debbie Englund turns 64 on
the 26th. Don Leach celebrates on March 30th and Jack Kingery turns 78 on the 21st. Jeff &
Debi Carey will celebrate 11 years together on the 13th. Happy Birthday and Congratulations to all.
Generous John Kingery had
Becky Bixenmann draw, and for
this small crowd, got Meris Fraser
on the first draw. Meris was the
lucky winner of $30.00. Enjoy!
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM.
This has got to be the shortest meeting in the history of VIC!

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Greetings

FROM TRAILS
END LAKE

Submit your news to Barb Coombs 509.3157

barbara_coombs@hotmail.com

Our new Ways and Means VP has a varied line-up of activities for us this year. Have you ever wanted to learn line dancing?
There are classes just about every month at the clubhouse - and its
just not for the adults. Watch the reader board and try to attend
some of the new activities.

Cleaning up Trails End roadside in 2014.

In April, we will have another Trails End Roadside cleanup. It was such a success last
year and we hope you will join us and help keep the neighborhood looking good. Prior to
getting to work, we will have a pancake breakfast cooked for us by Margaret Morris. On the
menu will be sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs cooked to order and all you can eat pancakes.
The price will be $5.00. The breakfast is open to anyone in the surrounding neighborhoods
wanting to join us as is the cleanup. Please try to support this event as all the funds will go
towards the new playground at Friendship Beach. Breakfast is from 6-10am with cleanup
beginning at 10:00am.
And speaking of the new playground, we need volunteers to help plan and build the
structure. The Playground Committee, headed by Alonna Watson, will meet on Thursday,
April 2nd, at 6:30pm at the clubhouse. Call Alonna at 360-509-3680.
If you havent paid your dues yet, please be sure to do so. If you need a membership form,
call me, Barb, at 360-277-4295. Also, if you are not getting a newsletter and live at the lake,
let me know so we can get you on the address list.

Sarah Eckert Guild Update

By Arlene Burton

Happy Spring! February was an early touch of spring with trees and
bulbs blooming out. We hope it continues into summer.
In February, Sarah Eckert Guild supported the Tree House at Mary
Bridge with many items to replenish their pantry. They had such a busy
time and many guests this month due to an increase of population at the
hospital. The Tree House houses families that live a long distance from the
hospital if their loved one is hospitalized for an extended time. They do
not charge for this service and the help from volunteers is greatly needed.
I attended the February Council meeting where guild members from around the area
came together to learn about fundraisers, reports from the Board and other information of
upcoming events. The Speaker was Janelle Tiegs, MMA, who is in charge of Clinic Operations. There are 25 Multicare specialty departments and 9 pediatric clinics, including Gig
Harbor and Silverdale.
Please join us for our next meeting on April 16th at 9:30 for a coffee social and business
meeting a 10 am at North Bay
Lutheran Church Community in
Allyn.
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Allyn Birthday Club

Grapeview Grapevine
By Linda (Spooner) Humphrey 275.2106

Congratulations Sara Barrish

Grapeview School News, Local Grapeview School 8th grader, Sara Barrish (daughter of
Bret Barrish), was recently notified that she is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the
2015 Washington State National Geographic State Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek.
The contest will be held at Pacific Lutheran University on Friday, March 27, 2015.
This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition, which is now in
its 27th year. School Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students
throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took a
qualifying test, which they submitted to the National Geographic Society.
The National Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each
of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S.
territories to compete in the state Bees. Congratulations to Sara on her achievement and best
wishes for her success at the March 27 Bee. Submitted by Shari Magera, Grapeview School District

Grapeview Community Associations Annual Crab Feed was a huge

success as usual, with MANY thanks going to all 92 volunteers who helped
out. The proceeds will be put to good use in our community. The annual
St. Patricks Irish Stew (or clam chowder) dinner has passed as well, but you can look forward
to the second Friday in April for something good.
Its already time for local artists to start thinking about what they want to submit for the
2015 Grapeview Water and Art Festivals Poster Contest. June 1st is the submission deadline.
Please contact Mary Baker or Phil Stewart at 360-277-3673 with questions. Theres a $200
prize along with the prestige!!!
Grapeview School Eighth-Grader,Sara Barrish has advanced to the semi-finalist catagory
in the WA State National Geographic Societys State Bee. She will compete on March 27th
in Tacoma at PLU. Congratulations and best wishes to her.
Annas Bay Chorale has had another fun and successful movie sing-a-long, this time
Frozen on March 15th. They will also co-sponsor Alive Inside, a 2014 documentary on
the positive effects of music therapy on people with Alzheimers, which will be shown (for
free) Mon., March 23rd at 7PM at the Shelton Cinema. On April 1st, members will participate
in the opening ceremony for the new Mason Co Transit Center. And last, (for this month!!)
but definitely not least, will be the Our Childrens Voices concert, a joint performance of
Annas Bay Chorale and kids from schools all around the county, to be held April 16th at 7pm.
Mason Co. FPD#3 Firefighters Assoc. and the Twanoh Grange co-sponsored another
local food event, a Taco and Potato Bar on March 7th with lots of food and fun flowing
freely. Once again, many thanks to all the volunteer help.

Mason & Benson Lakes

Lowdown

I hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous, early spring we are having!

On Sunday, March 8, 2015 I was actually kayaking on Mason Lake in
nothing more than my bathing suit the water was flat calm and the
sun was shining brightly! Incredibly, Mason Lakes water level is similar
to that of late May!!
The Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) continues to move forward
and is currently in the hands of the Planning Advisory Committee.
By Robert Cook The SMP affects such basic topics as the type and size of dock that you
can build. Some folks from Mason and Benson lakes have been to the
meetings and are encouraging more to attend as the decisions that are made by this panel
will affect you. Your chance to speak up is now! If you need more background information,
or more information on attending the meetings, please contact Jim Reece at 360-427-1981, or
email me at: RobertCook@Windermere.com . As Co-Chair of the MCAR Quality of Life/
Political Activities Committee, I have been getting more involved in the drafting of the SMP
and the Mason County Comprehensive Plan. Another person for information, even more
involved than me, is Rob Drexler, who can be reached at 360-275-1600.

By the way, in case you didnt know, there is a shortage of property for sale in Mason
County compared to March of 2014! So, if you have been considering putting your home or
lot up for sale, right now would be a good time to do so, as you will have less competition. If
you want some help in determining the value of your home or lot, waterfront or not, please
contact your local Realtor or one that you have dealt with in the past.

Hopefully you have been enjoying the great weather and early spring we are experiencing!

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Live From Nashville Comes to Shelton

Do you like Patsy and Hank? Those interested in classic country and western music will
recognize Patsy Cline and Hank Williams. LIVE FROM NASHVILLE, a concert celebrating 100 years of Nashville music, will entertain Mason County audiences on Friday, March 27
at 7:00 p.m. The music will include songs originally sung by artists who have long ago left us,
such as Patsy and Hank. The music ranges from the rural roots to sold out stadiums. Stellar
stagecraft, breathtaking scenery, beautiful costumes along with country singers and dancers
and a bonafide band of Nashville sidemen will entertain us all. The concert will be held at the
Shelton High School Performing Arts Center.
LIVE FROM NASHVILLE is sponsored by the Mason County Concert Association.
Individual tickets for this concert cost $30 and will be available at the door.

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For info, contact Mason County Concert

Association at 360-426-1842 or 360-426-8159

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MONDAY/FRIDAY $3 SENIOR LUNCHES Mondays 10am, live music, bingo. Lunch at
noon. Friday 10am-music & lunch. Belfair Comm. Baptist Church, 2330 NE SR3, 613-4071.
WEDNESDAYS: tAKE oFF pOUNDS sENSIBLY (TOPS) 9-11am, lower level of N. Bay
Lutheran Church, Maria Goss, 275-2179.
2ND & 4TH SUNDAY BREAKFAST & FRIDAY DINNERS BY N. MASON EAGLES
Breakfast $5, Dinner varies. Guests welcome, www.northmasoneagles4226.com.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays N. MASON LIONS 7pm, Airport Diner, 275-0129.
april 2: ACA General Meeting (open to the public): 1st Thursdays,
7:30am, No-host breakfast meeting at Lennard Ks Boat House.
april 3: VICTOR IMPROVEMENT CLUB Social hour 6pm; Potluck 7; Meeting 7:45.
Joseph Myers, president, 253-432-3758.
April 6: PORT OF ALLYN 1st Monday, 7pm, lower level, 275.2430, portofallyn.com.
april 7: N. MASON KIWANIS 1st Tuesday 6pm dinner/donation, Belfair Community
Baptist Church, 2330 NE SR3. Also 2nd Tuesday lunches, for location & info: 275-8441.
april 8: Bulldog Boosters 2nd Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm in Room 201 at NM High
School. Bulldog Boosters supports the athletic programs and student athletes at NMHS.
april 8 and 22: Board of Commissioners for Central Mason Fire
& EMS (Mason 5) meetings @ 4:00 PM, 122 W Franklin St, Shelton WA.
Community Center next to the MCFD#3 Fire Station, Glen Carlson, 275-5024.
april 8: ALLYN BIRTHDAY CLUB 2nd Tuesday. Info: Kathy Smith, 275-1375.
april 11: TRAILS END LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB POTLUCK 2nd Saturday @
6pm. Everyone welcome. Barb Coombs 277.4295.
april 13: TWANOH GRANGE 2nd Monday, Potluck Lunch @ Noon, Meeting to
follow @ 1:00pm. Grapeview Fire Hall, 277-9377.
april 13: ACA BOARD MEETING 2nd Monday @ 6pm, Windermere Conference
Room, Richard Bell, 275-5002.

april 14: Parkinsons Support Group: 2nd Tuesday, 12:30-3:00 at Alpine

Apts., 900 Alpine Way, Shelton. Meetings are free. More info, call Rebecca McGavick
360-426-6194.
april 15: GRAPEVIEW FIRE COMMISSION 3rd Wednesday @ 7pm at the Fire
District #3 Loop Road Fire Station/Horton Community Center.
april 16: EVErGREEN GARDEN CLUB 3rd Thurs. @ 10:00am-1:30pm NM Bible Church, 82 E.
Campus Dr, Belfair. For more info, call Barb Coombs at 360-277-4295 or barbara_coombs@Hotmail.com
april 16: SARAH ECKERT GUILD 3rd Thursday @9:00am, North Bay Lutheran
Community Church, Linda Pickles, 360-275-1114.
april 16: Peninsula Stitchers 3rd Thursday, 6-9pm, Timberland Library, 277-4113.
april 16: NMSD BOARD 3rd Thursday, 6:30pm, 71 E Campus, 277-2300 nmsd.wednet.edu.
april 21: PORT OF GRAPEVIEW COMMISSION 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm, Horton CC
april 21: ALLYN HISTORIC CHURCH 3rd Tuesday @ 3pm, Bernice Nigh, 275.5910.

EVENTS

March 21: casino royale fundraiser @ 4:30pm - Presented by Allyn Community

Association - Victor Hall, off Highway 302 (51 E Victor Road)
March 27 & 28: Timberland Library (Belfair) book sale @ 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 18: Kiwanis Club of NM One-Day work party @ Theler Center from 9-3
May 2: Evergreen Garden Clubs Spring Plant Sale @ 9-3 between John L Scott

Real Estate and Rite Aid in Belfair.

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The Wheels That Spin III

By David Waine Corliss

The three years my twin brother, Donald, and I lived with our widowed aunt and guardian, Mothers eldest sister, Mary (Hglund) Salmonson, at Deep Water Point on the North
Shore of Hood Canal passed all too quickly. We had known her since birth, and, in addition
to the many summer days we spent with our aunt and uncle when we were younger, our time
together, until we graduated from South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, was kind to all
three of us. We had returned to the Pacific Northwest in early January 1957 after only five
months in California, having attended three different high schools, because Dad couldnt
secure employment, and then he tragically gave up.
By spring, we were eligible to apply for our drivers licenses. To participate in after-school
activities and school-sponsored evening events and to seek part-time work to supplement our
parents Social Security benefits and maturing US War Bonds, cars were absolutely necessary.
During the normal school day, two buses were required to transport us to high school, one
small bus from Tahuya to Belfair,
and a large bus that carried us
from Belfair to Port Orchard
along the Old Belfair Highway.
It was the reversed procedure
coming home, and frequently,
in either direction, the two buses
failed to rendezvous. It was
awkward.
Aunt Mary, bless her, insisted
on escorting us once we set out to
Donalds 1956 Chevrolet. Deep Water Point, 1960

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shop for cars, old used ones (clunkers), of course. She worried that we might be taken for a
ride or spend our limited funds unwisely. Im sure the wheeler-dealers at every used-car lot
between Belfair and Poulsbo saw us coming! Donald had initially teased me, saying that I
would never pass the driving test. I did, the first time, and he didnt! Eventually, he bought
a real hotrod, a teal 1946 Ford, with which he secretly participated in night-time drag races
near Seabeck. My first car was a conservative green 1949 Ford, which I soon replaced with
a white 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline, and then it with a beautiful black 1949 Mercury. This last
purchase remained reliable through college, until I finally had to wire the passenger door shut
with a coat hanger to make it to my WWCE (WWU) commencement exercises.
The summer of 1961,
between my sophomore
and junior years, was particularly memorable. Donald had married, and I was
his best man. The young
couple began building a
house about half way between Deep Water Point
and Belfair. By then, my
brother was working full
time for Alice Pope. Two
of my college mates pulled
a real automotive one-up- Two of Davids college mates with an automotive one-upmanship.
Deep Water Point 1961.
manship on all of us that
summer by driving from Seattle out to Hood Canal in a nearly pristine vintage automobile
(make, model and year since forgotten), which the fellow on the left inherited from his grandfather. Parked in a garage for years, the car had scarcely been driven. That summer, too, was
the last time I would reside at Deep Water Point. Aunt Mary had moved me in my absence
out of what was Dons and my room upstairs and returned it to its original guestroom status.

Davids 1949 Mercury. Deep Water Point, 1960

Completing my second year at Western, I had found a furnished apartment off campus, which
I was to share with two classmates. Without ceremony, I packed up everything belonging to
our parents that Aunt Mary had divided between the two of us, all useful in setting up house,
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The Wheels That Spin III

and, as the new academic year progressed, I took full possession of the small apartment. I
was serious about my studies; my flat mates were not.
Donald always owned better cars. When I bought the Mercury, he was driving a black 1956
Chevrolet. While we were in high school, I spent most of my time studying with aspirations
of earning scholarships and entering college. However, I bagged groceries several days a week
after school and on week ends at the T, B & M Supermarket on Kitsap Way in Bremerton,
near the home we left in moving to Allyn. Donald worked at Bergs Auto Wrecking in Gorst
almost all the time he wasnt in school, and the experience proved invaluable throughout his
life, in working on his cars and boats, building a reputation as an auto-restoration expert,
belonging to the local Yesteryear Car Club, and giving new life to an exquisite 1959 Chrysler
Imperial. His act of reverence required years, expenses and patience, often taking him to
faraway places to locate parts for this true American classic. He has won at least twenty-five
trophies for his efforts. (To be continued in Aprils North Bay Review.).

North Mason Timberland Library

Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28: The Friends of the North Mason Timberland Library
(Belfair) will have a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pick up books, DVDs and CDs at
great prices. The sale will be held at the library.
Thursday, April 2: North Mason Timberland Library (Belfair) presents Writing Group
for Teens and Adults, 4:30-5:30 p.m. for teens and adults. Whatever you write, this monthly
meeting will help you hone your writing skills and share your work with others. Please be
sure your writing selections are age-appropriate for all attendees.
Wednesday, April 8: North Mason Timberland Library (Belfair) presents Party of a
Wimpy Kid, 2-3 p.m. for children. Celebrate the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books with games,
trivia, crafts and snacks inspired by Greg Heffley and his friends. This event is part of the
Family Read & Sing Aloud, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
Thursday, April 9: North Mason Timberland Library (Belfair) presents Superhero Art
Party, 4:30-5:30 p.m. for teens. Make superhero art decorations for the upcoming Chelsea M.
Campbell author visit and for yourself. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Friends
of the North Mason Timberland Library.
Saturday, April 11: North Mason Timberland Library (Belfair) presents Family Movie
Matinee, 2-5 p.m. for all ages. Movie Matinee, second Saturday of every month. Popcorn and
a family-friendly film. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Mason Timberland Library. This
event is part of the Family Read & Sing Aloud, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide
program. For more information call 360-275-3232.
Did You Know?
Research demonstrates that volunteering leads to better health and that older volunteers
are the most likely to receive physical and mental health benefits from their volunteer activities.

Donalds prize-winning 1959 Chrysler Imperial. Island Lake, 2013

Remembering Hazel E. Carpenter

By David Waine Corliss

Hazel, you were the wind beneath my wings when I came back to land again in the Pacific
Northwest. You assisted me in adjusting to life here after having been away for sixty years.
You and Gordon graciously welcomed me back to Allyn by hosting a homecoming reception for
me, inviting my childhood friends
and cousins. As your maiden
name, Cornelius, suggests, from
its early tribal origins in what was
to become the Roman Empire, a
rams horn (corna) their symbol, associated in Latin with the
cornucopia, what youve given to
others can certainly be measured
in nothing less than plentitudes.
You were the one who said to me,
David, you should write for the
North Bay Review, all of your
memories, reflections, perspectives and travels..! You will
Reservations:
be greatly missed.
Call 275-3568

Quaint
Picturesque
Memorable
Allyn Historic
Church

Celebrate Your
Wedding

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The Evergreen Garden Club

By Barb Coombs

Mark your calendar now for Evergreen Garden Clubs Spring

Plant Sale. We will, once again, be between John L Scott Real Estate
and Rite Aid in Belfair. It will be on May 2nd from 9-3. If you have not
bought your Mothers Day gifts, this is the time. We will have plants
galore, some lovingly raised by our members. We have been hard
at work making accessories such
as miniature gardens, concrete
and glass yard art, painted rocks,
boot filled gardens, bird houses,
etc...so be sure to come see us.
Our April meeting will include a garden tour of
Heath and Heathers on Pickering Rd in Grapeview. We
will meet at North Mason Bible Church (82E Campus
Dr, Belfair) at 10:00 for our business meeting, followed
by our program at 11:45. A sack lunch will be provided
to members for our field trip, but be sure to call at least a
week ahead to reserve your lunch. Call Joyce Martin at
360-275-9604.
Remember, membership is still open. If you want to
Library flowers for March
belong to a wonderful club, come to a meeting. They are
held on the third Thursday of the month, September thru June. Dues are only $20.00 per year.
Did You Know?
Non-volunteers say that they are more likely to serve if a trusted friend asks them to serve.

Half Empty or Half Full? A Balanced

Rationale About Dam Removal
On Sunday, March 22, 2015 beginning at 1:45 pm, Inquiring Mind/Conversations presents,
Half Empty or Half Full? A Balanced Rationale About Dam Removal by Dennis Dauble:
Author, Educator, Scientist. This will be held at the Harstine Island Community Club, 3371
E. Harstine Island Rd. N., Shelton, Washington, 98584 (Left at the Bridge, 3miles)
Why remove a dam? Is the decision an environmental or economic one? In a state that is
rich with water resources, the topic of dam removal has proved to be extremely controversial.
With restoration of salmon populations as one well publicized aspect, author and scientist
Dennis Dauble discusses other important components of the process and the decision of
whether to remove a dam. He explores dam removal as both economic and environmental
decisions. He shares several case studies of dam removal projects and weighs the economic,
social, and ecological risks and rewards of dam removal. Dauble also discusses the history
of dam construction in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing water storage and hydro-electric
projects that have accompanied population growth in the 20th century.
Dr. Dennis Dauble is the author of the award-winning guidebook Fishes of the Columbia
Basin, published in 2009 following a 35-year career as a fisheries scientist at Battelles Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory. He currently teaches at Washington State University in
Richland, Washington, while consulting on expert panels relating to salmon conservation.
Humanities Washington is affiliated with The National Endowment for the Humanities
(NEH) and partially funded by the Washington State Legislature, The Office of the Secretary of State, Boeing and private donations. The Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau
provides Washington communities with an impressive roster of historians, musicians, actors
and lecturers who bring history and the arts alive through performance and lecture.
Inquiring Mind/Conversations is a cultural enrichment program sponsored by the
Harstine Island Community Club in partnership with Humanities Washington. Now in
our seventh year, this is the third program of a three-part series. The programs are presented
once a month at the historic Harstine Island Community Club at 1:45 pm in the afternoon.
Doors open at 1:15. Coffee pot on!
For more info, please contact: Sandra Herndon at sherndon@hctc.com or Arlen Morris,
Harstine Island Community Club, Program at 360-432-9712 or arltim2@q.com.

The Parkinsons Support Group

Will meet on April 14th. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from
12:30 to 3:00 at Alpine Apartments, 900 Apline Way, Shelton. The meetings are free and you
are invited to attend. For more information please call Rebecca McGavick 360-426-6194.
Parkinsons TI CHI every Thursday of the month in the 100 lounge.

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Allyn Community Association

March 5, 2015 General Membership Meeting Minutes
Recorded by Cheri Gale, Secretary; Summarized by Ina Culberson

President Richard Bell called the meeting to order at 7:30 am at The Boat House in Allyn.
Prior to the meeting, copies of the Agenda, General Membership Minutes from the previous meeting and the latest ACA Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet were distributed.
With no changes to the Agenda, Del Griffey made a motion to accept the Agenda, seconded
by Barry Betsinger, unanimously accepted.
Del Griffey made a motion to accept the Minutes of the February 5, 2015 General Membership meeting. Seconded by Steve Rose, unanimously accepted.
Treasurers Report: Steve Rose
Steve points out that the balance sheet now shows the savings account broken down into
categories. This clarifies what portions of the savings account are dedicated to special projects.
Committee Reports:
Casino Royale: Richard Bell
The event will be held Saturday, March 21st at the Victor Community Hall. Catering will
be done by Bonnie and Richard Knight. There will be Vegas style gaming tables, silent and live
auctions, and a costume contest for James Bond themed costumes. Were looking forward to
this fun event! Tickets are available at the Windermere office in Allyn, John L Scott Belfair,
North Bay Kayaks and Cones, and at the door on the night of the event. Doors open at 4:30pm.
Allyn Days/Geoduck Festival: Barry Betsinger
Planning for the festival began back in December. There are some new ideas for this years
festival including:
Relocating the stage to try out the area designated for the planned permanent bandstand.
Creating a food court area during the salmon dinner to allow for a la carte items to be sold.
Creating and adding more corner vendor booths.
The Dragon Boat races will be held again this year on Sunday and Danny Vernon will
return as Elvis.
The next planning meeting will be held April 7. The Event grows every year and so does the
need for volunteers to help. Please spread the word that volunteers are needed and sign on to help!
Community Reports:
Special Guest Speaker: Tina Miller from North Mason Fire Authority
NM Regional Fire Authority recruits and trains volunteers. There is a role for everyone and
training can be tailored to fit your availability and schedule. Your training and skills learned
can be used later in a career. The Central Mason District is always accepting volunteers of all
ages. Contact Tina to find out what jobs are available and what the scope of your training will
be: Tina Miller, 360-275-6711 Ext. 7, or 360-801-0590. tmiller@northmsonrfa.com.
Central Mason Fire District: Tim McKern
Chief McKern presented a Wildland Fire Potential Outlook report for the period of March,
April and May 2015. Volunteers are needed for the summer wildland fire season, too.

Welcoming New Clients

Port of Allyn: Jean Farmer

The Board recently hired a new director from among 45 applicants. Larry Cappola was
chosen by unanimous vote and will start his full time position on Wednesday, March 11.
Growth and expansion are seen in the Ports future. The LakeLand Drive sidewalk construction is moving forward this spring.
New street lights are up and running through the town of Allyn. The Port wants to acquire
the Theler Center and is working toward that goal. The Sargents Oyster House building has
been moved to the Allyn Waterfront Park; plans for placement and restoration are under way.
North Mason Resources: Janice Olmsted
Sponsors are being sought for the Chili Cook-off coming soon. A Gala Dinner fundraiser
with guest Norm Dicks is being planned.
Allyn Historic Church: No report
Everyone agrees the church looks beautiful with its new roof in place.
North Bay Historical Society: Bonnie Knight
Plans are in place for building the storage unit that was purchased. Bonnie attended a grant
writing workshop and learned of more potential grants for our projects, including help with
paying for the church roof and money for a cultural/performing arts center.
Other Business:
Rob Drexler notes there is a Mason County Planning Advisory Commission meeting coming on the 23rd of this month. The commission meets bi-weekly and a comprehensive plan is
due June 16. The meeting is from 6 to 9 pm.
Bonnie Knight noted that Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has hired a new marketing
company. They plan to revamp the website and 5 communities will have a landing area on the site.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 am by President Richard Bell.

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Casino

Belfair Office

Belfair/Allyn

Test Your Casino Royale

Movie Knowledge
From www.funtrivia.com

Who offered to buy James back into the

game at Casino Royale?
Felix Leiter. Felix Leiter was sitting two
places to the right of Bond in the poker game
and, once Bond had lost his money, Felix offered to buy him back in. This was because
Felix was losing chips and knew that Bond
was better than him and could beat Le Chiffre. Felix needed to beat Le Chiffre in order
to get the CIA to bring him in with charges
of financing terrorism, so he bought Bond
back in so that they could both accomplish
what they came there to do.
At the beginning of the film, James Bond
needed two kills on his record, what were
these a requirement for?
To become a 00 in MI6. At the very
beginning of the film, we saw James Bond
and Dryden talking to each other about
Bonds record. Dryden noticed that he had
no kills on his record, however, James had
killed Drydens contact by shooting him in
a bathroom. After Dryden had been told of
his contacts death, he said Made you feel it,
did he? Well, you neednt worry. The second
is... Bond shot him, giving him two kills and
becoming an official 00.
What brand of watch did James wear?
Omega. We learned this when Vesper first
met James on the train. It seemed they were
having an intelligence contest, to see which
of them knew more about the other by just
looking at them. Vesper thought that he
would be wearing a Rolex watch because of
his character. James replied Omega, suggesting that she was wrong. However it was
an expensive watch, so in some ways, she
was also right about him.
For the eagle-eyed among you, who
provides a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo
in the neighboring metal detector when
the suspected bomber goes through airport
security checks?
Richard Branson. The owner of the
Virgin company is briefly viewed in the
right-hand metal detector. He has obviously
honed his acting skills recently as this is the
second time Ive seen him in a blockbuster
this year - the first time being in Superman
Returns. Maybe hes the secret ingredient
to box-office success.