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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

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Allyn Community
Association Events for 2015
By Barry Betsinger, ACA Vice-President

Look to the Allyn Community Association for events you dont want to miss this
year! First of all, plan to come to the 2nd annual Casino Royale Night on March
21st at the Victor Hall. All that attended last year had a great time and wanted us to
schedule another event for 2015! By March 21st, I think we will all be tired of winter,
rain and dark evenings. What better way to celebrate than by attending this event!
If you are not familiar with some of the games at the local casino, the professionals
running the tables will be more than happy to teach you roulette, craps, Texas holdem and black jack. For instance, my wife didnt know how to play craps but always
wanted to learn. She wound up playing most of the night and was given tips to beat
the odds. She and others came away winners! We will also have music, catered hors
doeuvres and many silent and live auction items to bid on. This event is one of the
two ACA fundraisers that we depend on each year.
If we can raise at least $3,500 from this event, it will be used for landscape maintenance of the north triangle as you enter Allyn, Bell Park, which is at the south end of
2 Margaritas and the flower pots. Any additional income will allow us to operate
and fund the monthly North Bay Review and sponsor our Memorial Day celebration, Santas arrival and Christmas Caroling. Watch for other articles, advertisements
and announcements in the
North Bay Review, our ACA
FaceBook page and local busiSt. Hughs Supports Coffee Oasis.....................3
nesses.
The Port Report.................................................3
Our Memorial Day CelSarah Eckert Guild News....................................4
ebration will be on May 25th
Christmas Miracle In Allyn..................................5
Continued on page 2
Masterpieces From The Kitchen.......................6
Allyn Artist Offering Classes.................... .......7
Voices Unite For Sounds Of The Season...............8
Problem Solver...................................................9
Walking Sticks for Charity..................................9
Evergreen Garden Club.....................................10
Two Thousand Fourteen Community Calendar......................................11
had many memorable mo- Sunrise Equine Rescue.......................................12
ments for the Allyn Com- Notes From Victor..............................................14
munity Association and for Allyn Historic Church Update.........................15
North Mason as a whole. Allyn Birthday Club........................................15
Throughout this issue, each Taylor Shellfish Signs Declaration.....................16
month of 2014 will have a cou- The Wheels That Spin.......................................17
ple of memories highlighted. History In Your Backyard................................18
This is our Year in Review... Grapeview Grapevine........................................ 19
from the North Bay Review!
Mason Generals New Year Baby........................20

The Dont Miss List!

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Look in next months issue of the North Bay Review and on the Allyn
Community Association Facebook page for more details about this
fun and exciting fundraiser!

JANUARY 2015 North Bay REVIEW

Year in REVIEW: January 2014

Below: Photo by Barry Betsinger shows when work began on the new tower that carries electrical
transmission lines across North Bay. After talking with the project manager last year, this is some of
what Barry wrote: The new tower base is to be made of 4 - 30 diameter concrete piles and capped
for the new galvanized pole. These piles will be sunk 56 feet into the ground with the last 20 feet being
glacial till. Glacial till in
the lower strata of this
area is very compressed
larger rocks which will
be strong enough to hold
the pole. This means that
the mud in this area is
approximately 36 feet
deep!
Sure is going to make us
look at the tower in a new
way, knowing that!

Above & right: Polar Plunge Supports

North Mason Boys & Girls Club Teen
Center: On Saturday, January 25, 2014,

the Allyn Waterfront Park became a flurry

of activity when folks joined in the Polar
Plunge to support the NM Boys & Girls
Club. Brrrr...it was pretty cold last January!

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
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Continued from front page

ACA Events For 2015

at the Waterfront Park. All Veterans are urged

to come, as well as those who would like to attend and just thank each one of the Veterans
for serving our country and keeping us free!
This year will mark our 33rd annual Allyn
Days Festival and 5th annual Geoduck Festival.
We are excited about this years festival as many
of the festivities will remain the same, but there
will be some new and better improvements
for your enjoyment! Also, back by popular demand, the Tacoma Dragon Boats. This event,
last year, during the Geoduck Festival, was a
hit even in the cloudy, wet weather. Imagine
the bright colors of these boats with the sun
shining! The Allyn Days/Geoduck Committee started meeting in December to make sure
this will be the best festival of the last 33 years!
Please watch the North Bay Review and ACA
FaceBook page for additional details as they Last year, Carolyn Bell tried her luck at
become available.
rolling lucky 7s at the 1st Annual Casino
Rounding out the year will be our annual Royale held at the Victor Club.
visit from Santa and Christmas Caroling in
the Gazebo.
Just a reminder for those of you who want to make a New Years resolution. All of the
events above need volunteers to make the events successful. Please go to our website at www.
allynwashington.com. Click on Contact Us and click on the Director of Volunteer Communications to send them an email that you would like to volunteer for a specific event or
events. The ACA will make sure your resolution will be fulfilled!
The Allyn Community Association wishes all of you a Happy and
prosperous New Year!

See page 11 for

your Community
Calendar!

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St. Hughs Supports Coffee Oasis Coming To North Mason The Port Report
By JoAnna Meyer

In 2014, the women of St. Hugh Episcopal Church in Allyn, the ECW, gave financial help to many in the North
Mason area. In fact, checks totaling over $10,000 were disbursed to numerous worthy outreach organizations and
groups in our area. This was money taken in from our two annual sales the Patio Sale in July and the Holiday
Bazaar in October.
It was decided to support Coffee Oasis, the new location being brought to life in Belfair. It already has two locations Bremerton and Port Orchard. This faith-based endeavor helps youth who are street kids and others who are
looking for a hand-up for learning job skills and good fellowship with other teens. This is a safe place for them to
find companionship while learning Christian values, to learn solid work ethics and put it to use productively.
A friend and I decided to go to the Bremerton location and see what our impressions would be. Parking at the back
of the building, which is at 822 Burwell, I noted a stairway up to a second level and a sign that read Youth Shelter.
Entering by the back door (there is also an entry on Burwell) we found a plain but cozy setting with a lounge
area at the back where some young people were visiting. Moving to the front, we chose a two-top near an electric fireplace, which also had
a comfy looking couch and chair set around it.
Smelling the marvelous fragrance of coffee, we walked over to glass French doors to see a young man working with a coffee roaster in
an attached room they grind and use these beans in all their own cafs, as well as the Espresso Drive-Thru at 1502 6th Street. Several
delightful types are also sold in bags in all their cafs.
A gracious young lady welcomed us at the ordering counter which was nicely displayed and inviting! The menu board above offered
numerous selections for our lunch and espresso drinks. I chose a Veggie Panini with a choice of 3 sides. My friend had a grilled cheese
sandwich, the biggest Ive ever seen! She also had the choice of 3 sides. Her large mocha was served in a huge soup cup topped with whipped
cream. You can be sure The Coffee Oasis will be my favorite lunch spot next time I am in Bremerton.
After lunch, we had a conversation with a pleasant man, who told us he is the manager there - I was surprised to learn that he lives in
the Allyn/Belfair area and will be the manager of our new Coffee Oasis when it opens!
I am very eager to have our own Caf and Youth Shelter available for our youth. They need a safe place to gather and learn to be productive with their time. These cafes are maintained by the young people, doing a great job in order to make each a self-sustained business in
its own right.
The founders of the Coffee Oasis have created a wonderful way to assist our local kids and community. If we all support this program,
our community will be blessed with the benefit of this outreach. To learn more, may I suggest you look up their website: www.coffeeoasis.
com. Oh yes, and stop by one of their locations for lunch and a superior coffee drink!

Allyn Playground Project

By Leslie Ring

There was the Port of Allyn Childrens Day in October for the playground project with a profit of about $200. Now we are in a new year
and hope that 2015 will bring the new playground to Allyn Waterfront. We have raised over $8200 so far. We have Grants coming in 2015
totaling $7000 from the North Mason Rotary and a Cheney Foundation Grant of $3000. We are still short, close to $13,000, unless we get
further Grants. We are looking for a Foundation to help us with the remaining dollars. Please contact me if you are looking for a tax writeoff for 2015 and are able to help us with a large donation. I can be reached at leshappy66@wavecable.com. Donations are being accepted at
the Allyn Community Association at P.O. Box 52, Allyn, WA 98524 for the playground.

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Happy 2015 from the Port of Allyn. The

new year will bring many new projects. We
are in the middle of working on the Lakeland
Drive Sidewalk and hope to break ground
sometime this Spring. The Board elected new
officers and voted to keep all the port facility
fees the same for this year. We are booking
up fast for the Summer Gazebo rentals so if
you are interested in a family reunion, wedding reception, party or picnic, then please
call soon so we can get your event in our
reservation book. We are currently seeking
a new Executive Director and will accept resumes until February 11th. Qualifications are
available by request at portofallyn@aol.com

For rental information contact the Port of Allyn

at 360-275-2430

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ACA and volunteers have made
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What Do Low Oil Prices Mean for Investors?

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

As a driver, youve no doubt welcomed the low oil prices, as theyve translated to less
expensive trips to the gas station. But is cheap oil good for you as an investor?
Its possible. When everyone spends less on gas, they have more money available to spend
on goods and services so you and your fellow citizens are likely adding billions of dollars
to the economy. Typically, a strong economy is good for the financial markets and for
investors. Still, the drop in oil prices may affect different market sectors in different ways. For
example, consumer goods companies may do much better than energy companies.
While you may be tempted to adjust your investment mix in response to whats happening
with oil, you shouldnt let one specific development, such as a decline in oil prices, lead you to
reconfigure your entire portfolio. Things change rapidly in the financial world, and no one
can predict what the future may bring so youll help yourself by following a consistent,
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Year in REVIEW: February 2014

In Memory of

Above: In 2014, the community

lost a very patriotic local citizen.
Robert James Brown, known in the
area as Honest Abe, passed away on
February 12, 2014, the same date of
Abraham Lincolns birth, at the age of
72. Top Left: Lori Anderson dressed
as a Bond Girl for the first annual
Casino Royale on February 1st, 2014,
a fundraiser presented by the Allyn
Community Association. Professional
dealers (shown on left with an excited
winner) will be coming back this year
on March 21st. For more details,
please see page 2.

Sarah Eckert Guild Update

By Arlene Burton

Happy New Year to all of you from Sarah Eckert Guild. The next Guild meeting is on
February 19th, but no meeting in January. If you are interested in touching the lives of children
at Mary Bridge Hospital and Health Care Center, please join us at our March meeting. For
more information on our groups activities and goals, call Arlene Burton at 360-275-1245.
As we move forward to 2015, Sarah Eckert continues to raise funds for the Mary Bridge
children. With our fundraisers
for the year still being planned, we
are looking forward to successful
events. The key to our success
is members who are committed
to supporting the fundraising
efforts.
I close with the theme from
this Years Festival of Trees: Heart
to Heart and Hand in Hand.

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Christmas Miracle In Allyn

By Pastor Miles, Calvary Belfair

Year in REVIEW: March 2014

Once again the doors of a hundred-year-old church are open. The church bells are ringing and people are singing at the Historic Allyn Church. The Bible is being taught, cover to
cover, and folks are gathering for potlucks and communion.
In March, a church plant from Calvary Chapel is helping people rediscover Jesus. They
volunteered at the Hood Canal Celtic Festival by directing traffic, innovation prayer of blessing and Sunday chapel service. Last fall they donated 38 free back packs for school kids in
Belize. Throughout November they brought in food donations for Faith in Action so the
community could have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Below: On March 29, 2014, Dnitra

Ayers arrived at her and her
husbands shop, Ayers Automotive,
a bit shaken after an unexpected
barrage of hail pounded cars and
made the roads an icy mess.

Above: In March 2014, Mick and Bec Karakurt

followed their dream and opened Espresso 143
in Allyn. Since opening, they have created a
good customer base with their great coffee and
community spirit.
Members of Calvary Chapel donated backpacks for children in Belize.

This Christmas someone prayed for a man living in the Allyn RV Park. He had no money
to fix the hot water heater and had been without hot water since October. Now taking cold
showers in winter, going below freezing, something had to be done. This week his prayers
were answered. The church got it fixed and confirmed the repair work. It was a Christmas
miracle. We may have saved a life this winter because of this little old church.
It may not be modern, but its home to the faithful. This warm and cozy safe place is my
hideaway. So, if you need a place to pray, to be strengthened and encouraged by Gods Word,
visit this little old wedding chapel
on the waterfront. No membership is required. People are just
coming together and lives are
being changed. There is help and
hope in the community. Isnt that
what Jesus does? Life is tough, but
God is good.

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World Record Snowfall: Mt. Baker ski area has the world record for snowfall at 1,140 inches
of snow in the 1998/1999 winter season. Mt. Baker ski area is located near, but not on,
the real 10,781 Mount Baker. You can just imagine what the snow totals were
on the real Mount Baker that year!

Art Classes by Artist Beverly Hooks

Now At The Salmon Center in Belfair

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Year in REVIEW: April 2014

Artifacts were found

in the Sargent Oyster
House, then collected
and cataloged by local
volunteers in April of
2014.

Change Of Date For Day Of Caring

In recent years, the United Way of Mason County has held their annual Day of Caring on
the 3rd Tuesday in June. They have found the last day of school has also been landing on the
3rd Tuesday in June. So the decision was made to move the Day of Caring to the 4th Tuesday.
They would love to have more school district volunteers and even students. Please mark your
calendars for either volunteering yourself or for your organization/business. Also, get the
word out to submit requests/suggestions for organizations/areas in Mason County that have
projects they need help with. United Way will get more material out in the next month or
two. They look forward to making a difference with you on Tuesday June, 23rd! For more
info, call Carrie Lemmon, Executive Director, United Way of Mason County at 360-426-4999.

Masterpieces From The Kitchen

By Joyce Bosley

What a surprise to receive a special Christmas gift from

Hazel Carpenter, who you probably know as the writer of
the Allyn Birthday Club (ABC) for the North Bay Review.
It was the cookbook, Masterpieces From The Kitchen,
that the club sells to raise funds and trust me, if you
havent purchased one yet, you really should.
The cookbook is full of delightful recipes submitted
by ABC members from over the years. It was so refreshing to see real recipes, unlike the ones I find online
that call for ingredients Ive never even heard of or ones
that make me think to myself, Really, who keeps that
in their cupboard?!
I had been looking for an old-fashioned sugar
cookie recipe and sure enough, there it wasa recipe submitted by Mary
Lindsey. I have to admit that buying the pre-packaged, break apart and put on a cookie sheet
cookies found at the grocery store are easier, but it was actually fun to use a rolling pin and
a pastry cutter, two items I hadnt touched in many years. And the taste? Well, those store
bought cookies dont even come close!
The book is chock-full of helpful hints, has photos of club members dating back to 1946
and is rich in local history. It also includes a heavy plastic stand to prop the cookbook for
easy reading while cooking. But most of all, it is packed with recipes that are sure to make
you grab an apron and make you get in touch with your inner Betty Crocker! From easy,
fast preparation meals and desserts to good old-fashioned homemade muffins, cookies and
main dishes, all are published in this beautiful book.
Thank you Hazel, for such a wonderful gift. The next meal on my menu plan is Terry
Fishers Salmon Loaf, followed by Margaret Kerrs Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie. I
decided Im putting off my usual New Years Resolution of dieting until after I make the pie!
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Local Allyn ArtistOffering

Art Classes

Beverly Hooks, impressionist artist, author and resident of Allyn, is offering art classes
every month- taught weekly at the Salmon Center. Beverly is a recognized national and international selling artist.
I love art, it is my passion! I love that I can share my impressions through my paintings
and be accepted for the work I render. Hooks stated, And I love painting commissions which
allow me to establish a creative bond with my clients.
She thoroughly enjoys teaching and being able to share her knowledge and to see the creative
ideas of her students come to fruition. She has been a painter and a selling artist for over twenty
years. She began in oil painting and
after experiencing the detriments of
oil paint, she then turned to acrylic.
I paint and teach in the same
style and concepts I did as an oil
painter. Hooks said, I feel it is
important to share with my students the technical aspect of a good
composition. Also, teaching them
how to get to the desired painting
through understanding essential
knowledge such as perspective,
color, color value, and tonal value,
helping my students develop their
own style of painting.
She is excited and thankful for the opportunity to teach art at the Pacific Northwest Salmon
Center in Belfair. I hope to share the pure ambience of this distinctive, peaceful place and help
expose and protect the delicate environment in which we call home. She would like to promote art in the community, state
and region; through on-going
monthly classes, taught weekly.
For detailed information, registration and to view her artwork,
visit www.beverlyhooks.com. You
can also call Beverly at 360-6494530 or email her at beverly@
beverlyhooks.com.

Year in REVIEW: May 2014

Memorial Day 2014, marked the 15th year of A Time for Remembering. This annual event is
presented by the Allyn Community Association to honor those who have served our country and
those we have lost to war. In 2014, nearly 300 people gathered to honor our military. Above left:
Vietnam Veterans console each other after the Wreath for the Fallen was placed in Case Inlet.
Above right: WWII Veteran, Wally Scherer, listens to speakers honoring his generation of heroes.

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Voices Unite For

Sounds Of The Season

The Monday before Christmas, Allyn turned back time for a good oldfashioned Christmas Sing-A-Long. No frills, no glitz, just a group of 50+
people getting together to join voices to fill the Allyn Waterfront Gazebo
with songs of the holiday.
Volunteer Bonnie Knight, was happy with the turnout. The holiday
spirit sure can be felt in here, she said, and Im so glad so many people
came out to enjoy this. Volunteers made an assortment of Christmas
cookies and the ACA supplied the coffee, hot chocolate and hot apple cider.
With his deep voice, Steve Rose led the group, accompanied by Judy
Scott playing ukulele and Marty Brush strumming his guitar. Everyone
had a caroling book and yelled out page numbers for the next song they
wanted to sing. All age groups joined in, singing classic carols, with childrens favorites tossed into the mix and Cruz Rodriquez lead everyone in a beautiful rendition
of Feliz Navidad.
If you werent able to make it this year, try and make it in 2015. Its a great way to bring in the
holiday when surrounded by so much Christmas cheer and community spirit.

Article & photos by Joyce Bosley

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Walking Sticks For Charity

It has been nearly 3 months since Zech Interiors &

Design opened their doors in downtown Belfair. The
interior design business of Tammie, Don & McKenna
Zech had its Grand Opening in early December and
has enjoyed many visitors since then. Zech Interiors &
Design houses a design library with fabrics, wallpapers,
window dressings, tile, carpets & any resource needed for
home fashion & design and offers interior design services.
If you have not visited the design gallery, you may
have noticed the artful window displays when driving
by. Within the walls of Zech Interiors & Design is 1500
square feet of inspiration. An art gallery presentation
shows the artworks of many local artists and artisans, as
well as locally crafted gift items. All of which are made
within the Olympic to Poulsbo areas. Although the
chocolate candles come from as far away as Whidbey
Island, they are handmade by local girl Marie Lincoln,
Tammie Zech and the walking sticks who owns the Chocolate Flower Farm.
her father, Don Anderson, make to
I greatly enjoy having my business in the middle
sell for charity.
of this community and look forward to enhancing it
in any way I can. She continued to say, Developing art & design growth as well as helping
people who may need a hand.
Tammies favorite artisan, whose work is shown in her gallery, happens to be her father,
Don Anderson. Hes been making handmade walking sticks, for the past few years, from
many local wood species that are both beautiful and useful. They sell in her gallery for $35
and he requests his 50% of each sale be donated to the North Mason Food Bank. He has been
giving them to friends, family & strangers since he began making them. It is so cool to have
his work in my gallery! And he is such an inspiration!
The night of our Grand Opening I met Angel Fleek, Pantry Coordinator of the North
Mason Food Pantry. Tammie said, and she asked if I would keep a donation box in our
studio, so of course I said yes.
Tammie is happy to help and said, I really appreciate the work Angel does for our
community and Im dedicated to sharing the sales of my fathers sticks to her organization.
Weve sold seven walking sticks for a total of $245. It doesnt seem like much but Angel
assured me that my share of $122.50 buys over 2,700 lbs. of food! So seven handmade walking sticks, shared with our local community, equals 5,400 lbs.! Art inspires!
Anyone interested in donating non-perishable food items or would like to purchase a walking stick, please stop in during Zech Interiors business hours on Tuesday through Saturday
from 10-5. They are located at 11 NE Old Belfair Valley Road at the four-way stop in Belfair.

Offer Runs Now Thru February 28, 2015

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Problem Solver

I was recently asked, What do we do well at the Haven in Allyn?

I thought it was a loaded question, at first, but then I started to really
think. I focused on the testimonials of our clients.
The Haven in Allyn is consistent and reliable when it comes to
meeting the care needs of our community, regardless of the circumstances. It might be an urgent situation where immediate care
is needed in the home, or a need for immediate placement in our
facility. We have also been a sounding board for many husbands,
wives and adult children by providing consultations. So, with all that
Debra Jamerson,
being said, we help people solve care problems.
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We do that by offering a variety of services and being available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. We have very little competition because very few companies will
make themselves that available. The reason why the Haven in Allyn has chosen that level of
availability is because people often wait until there is a crisis before they will take action. And,
as most of us know, crisis often happens after normal business hours, such as on weekends
and/or on holidays. Also, we have a real passion for serving and caring for people.
We understand the special needs of our clients. That is also why we offer a variety of
services such as: Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Adult Day
Health, In-Home Care, Chore Services and Geriatric Care Management. Debra Jamerson
RN, BSN is our Home Care supervisor and Director of Resident Care. She can be reached
at 360-621-1110. Shes a great, non-judgemental listener and a master problem solver when it
comes to Senior Care issues.
The Haven in Allyn Assisted Living / Long Term Care facility is always available for lunch
and tours. Please contact manager Tom Kelderhouse at 360-277-0636. We look forward to
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The Evergreen Garden Club

By Barb Coombs

Loretta, Becky, Catyn, and Karen show off their holiday spirit at
the Evergreen Garden Clubs Christmas Party.

Hopefully your Holidays were filled with

friends and family and you are ready to start
planning your gardens for the new year.
Those great seed and bulb catalogs are starting to come in with wonderful products and
ideas for this spring and summer.
During the holidays, Evergreen Garden
Club made swags and delivered 25 each to
Belfair House and Ashford House and 15
to Haven in Allyn. We also provided two
families with generous baskets for their holiday dinners with enough to
tide them over through Christmas break. They were greatly appreciated.
We had a wonderful Christmas party good food, great desserts and
lively gift exchange. On New Years Eve we sponsored the Wednesday
Hot Lunch at Belfair Community Church. A delicious lunch of Corn
Chowder, cornbread and salad was served.
Our February 19th program is on Design and Conservation at
11:15am. We will be painting rocks and other crafts for the Spring Plant
Sale. Come join us, share your talents and maybe learn something new
yourself.
We are located at North Mason Bible Church, 82 E Campus Dr, Belfair, behind N Mason High School. Our meetings start at 10am. Come
a little earlier to socialize. We are still accepting new members. Dues are
only $20.00 per year and we definitely get our moneys worth. Call me at
360-277-4295 for more information and/or
to let us know you are coming to a meeting.

The Allyn Historic Church officially

kicked off its Raise the Roof Fundraiser.
in June 2014. To date, approximately
$16,000 has been raised, with another
$22,000 to go. Soon the church will
organize a quilt raffle and apply for
grants to raise the remainder of the
money to pay off the generous person
who loaned the money to have the
project completed.

Tune Ups Diagnostics

Complete Maintenance

Year in
REVIEW: June
2014
In Memory of

On June 29, 2014, Dorothy Gornick passed

away at the age of 102. She was a very active
community member and loved by many. In
1999 she published a book entitled 50 years

in Sherwood Creek Valley and donated all

proceeds to the Mason County Historical
Society.

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Olympic Tax Food Drive

As you know, many families and individuals in our community go without proper food.
While all of us are susceptible to hard times, children and the elderly are at the most risk. With
the generous support of people like you and the North Mason Food Bank, we will be able to
help many of these families and individuals.
During this tax season, Dennis Bryan and Johnnie Hawkins, both CPAs and local owners of Olympic Tax & Business Consulting and Parker Mooers & Cena, along with associated
financial advisor, Peter J. Taafe, CRPC, CFP, will partner in collecting unopened, nonperishable food, laundry detergent, and diapers. For your convenience, we have a collection bin in
our lobby for you to bring any items you would like to donate. Thank you for your support.
Olympic Tax & Business Consulting is located at 10 NE Creelman Ln, Suite C, Belfair. Please
feel free to contact us if you have any questions about contributing by calling (360)275-0998.

Year in REVIEW: July 2014

Allyn Days,the Geoduck Festival and Allyns Got Talent once

again proved to be fun for everyone in July 2014. Dragon
Boat Races were a huge hit with many local businesses and
townspeople joining in the excitement of rowing the large
boats. Old favorites included the Salmon Bake, Oyster
Shucking contests, entertainment, vendors and activities
spread throughout the Allyn Waterfront Park. Mark your
calendars now for the third weekend in July 2015 for the
33rd Annual Allyn Days and the 5th Annual Geoduck
Festival. And kids, yes there will be Allyns Got Talent so
keep practicing your best talent & try out this year!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sponsored by:

Selling The Peninsula

(360)275-1600 23910 NE State Route 3 Belfair, WA, 98528
w w w.BelfairJohnLScott .com

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.
feb. 2: PORT OF ALLYN 1st Monday, 7pm, lower level, 275.2430, portofallyn.com.
feb. 3: N. MASON KIWANIS 1st Tuesday 6pm dinner/donation, Belfair Community
Baptist Church, 2330 NE SR3. Also 2nd Tuesday lunches, for location & info: 275-8441.
feb. 5: ACA General Meeting (open to the public): 1st Thursdays, 7:30am,
No-host breakfast meeting at Lennard Ks Boat House.
feb. 6: VICTOR IMPROVEMENT CLUB Social hour 6pm; Potluck 7; Meeting 7:45.
Mike Gaudio, president, 360-865-6330.
feb. 9: TWANOH GRANGE 2nd Monday, Potluck Lunch @ Noon, Meeting to follow
@ 1:00pm. Grapeview Fire Hall, 277-9377.
feb. 9: ACA BOARD MEETING 2nd Monday @ 6pm, Windermere Conference Room,
Richard Bell, 275-5002.
feb. 10: Parkinsons Support Group: 2nd Tuesday, 12:30-3:00 at Alpine Apts.,
900 Alpine Way, Shelton. Meetings are free. More info, call Rebecca McGavick 360-4266194.
feb. 11: 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.
feb. 11: ALLYN BIRTHDAY CLUB 2nd Wednesday. Info: Hazel, 275-5717.
feb. 11 and 25: 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.
feb. 14: TRAILS END LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB POTLUCK 2nd Saturday @ 6pm.
Everyone welcome. Barb Coombs 277.4295.
feb. 17: PORT OF GRAPEVIEW COMMISSION 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm, Horton CC
feb. 17: ALLYN HISTORIC CHURCH 3rd Tuesday @ 3pm, Bernice Nigh, 275.5910.
feb. 18: GRAPEVIEW FIRE COMMISSION 3rd Wednesday @ 7pm at the Fire District
#3 Loop Road Fire Station/Horton Community Center.
feb. 19: 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
feb. 19: SARAH ECKERT GUILD 3rd Thursday @9:00am, North Bay Lutheran
Community Church, Linda Pickles, 360-275-1114.
feb. 19: Peninsula Stitchers 3rd Thursday, 6-9pm, Timberland Library, 277-4113.
feb. 19: NMSD BOARD 3rd Thursday, 6:30pm, 71 E Campus, 277-2300 nmsd.wednet.edu.

EVENTS

Jan. 25: Inquiring Minds Program: History in Your Backyard @

1:15pm - Harstine Island Comm Club, 3371 E. Harstine Island Rd. N., Shelton
feb. 19: Design and conservation @ 11:15am - Hosted by Evergreen Garden
Club - Rock painting and other crafts for the Spring Plant Sale. North Mason Bible Church, 82
E Campus Dr, Belfair, 360-277-4295

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In August 2014, the

Belfair Block Builders
prepare for a quilt
show, Color My World.
The group meets on
the first Monday of the
month at the Belfair
Timberland Library,
donating many of their
beautiful quilts to local
charities.

Year in
REVIEW:
August
2014

Photo right: In August

2014, The Allyn Historic
Church roof was literally
falling to pieces. These
pieces and others were
found laying about the
church grounds by board
member, Del Griffey. Now
the church has a roof that
is under warranty for 50
years.

Q: Why cant you give Elsa a balloon? A: Because she will Let It Go.

28 Flavors Olympic
Mountain Ice Cream

Sunrise Equine Rescue

By Sheila Christiansen

With the New Year comes new opportunities and a fresh outlook. We are excited to share
our plans for progressing toward one of our long-time goals: Becoming a Certified Equine
Therapy Center. This would allow us to help children and adults with disabilities, veterans,
wounded warriors and more.
We would like to introduce a new member to
our volunteer staff, PATHI (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)
certified therapeutic riding instructor, Amy Plets.
Amy has 14 years experience working in the field
of equine assisted activities and therapy. Amy and
her family have recently moved from Michigan and
are settling in nicely here in Grapeview. She and
her family began volunteering at the rescue and
have won the hearts of all. Amy will be instructing and educating the current board members and
volunteers in order that we may assist with therapy
sessions. As funds become available, SER will be
implementing plans to build a wheelchair ramp for easier mounting and covered seating for
families and spectators alike. We will also be gathering funds to finish the last two run-in
shelters and update our fencing. We will be holding a fundraiser dance on March 14th at the
Grapeview Fire Hall featuring the Lester Crow Band. Be sure to put that on your calendar!
Proceeds from the dance will be allocated toward hay and feed with the remainder going
toward the start of our building projects!
Those interested in participating in the therapy program, or as a therapy volunteer,
please contact Amy Plets at amy@sunriseequinerescue.org for requirements and details.
Volunteers interested in helping out with barn chores, horse grooming, exercising or helping
with plans and building, please contact Sunrise Equine Rescue at 360-275-2960 or janean@
sunriseequinerescue.org.
As always, we welcome you to
give us a call and schedule a time
to come out and 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.

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Sarah Hotchkiss
Winter Secretary
Victor Improvement Club
victorimprovement.org

Notes

from Victor

Minutes taken by April Myers, standing in for Sarah Hotchkiss

We were a small, yet stalwart crowd of Victorites at the January
meeting, which began at 8pm on January 9, one week late to accommodate the New Years holiday. North Mason School Districts new
Superintendent, Dana Rosenbach, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Our hosts this month were
Dan and Kelly Marks, and Joseph and April Myers. We welcomed our guest, Dana Rosenbach, who encouraged everyone to visit the districts website at www.nmsd.wednet.edu. We
also welcomed our other guests, Randy and Deborah Cox and their daughter Carla. Randy
and Deborah recently purchased the home of John and Carol Jones, who have relocated to
Yuma year-round.
April Myers read the minutes of the December meeting, in the absence of Winter Secretary Sarah Hotchkiss.
Kris Schweigert read the Treasurers Report and reminded everyone that dues are now
due. An addendum to her report came later in the meeting from Nancy Foster who reported
that the audit is complete with no issues found.
Hospitality and Membership: April Myers welcomed our four new members, Scott and
Victoria Jonas, and BJ and Rick Lawson. They should have their nametags at the next meeting.
Sunshine Report: Kelly Marks gave us the sad news that Marvel Letellier and Tom Pinkney
recently passed.
Host Committee: Karen Leach reported that we have hosts for the kitchen through April,
and encouraged us to sign up for the open slots that follow starting in May.
Hall Rental: Nancy Foster reported that we have six rentals on the books for 2015, includ-

ing four in the past week. The year is filling up fast.

Charity: Paula OKeefe announced that our food drive resulted in 75.6 pounds going to
the Food Bank. We also donated $100 to Grad Nite, which allows NMHS students to have a
safe night out. She also gave an update to last months donation to Faith in Action. Someone
donated additional funds to be added to the clubs donation so that 80 senior and disabled
individuals received some kind of practical gift during the Christmas season.
Maintenance: David explained Jim Yates and Lance Englund repaired the mens urinal,
including the flooring around it. We also had a roof leak which required immediate repair.
Flea Market: April Myers reminded people we still need someone who can essentially
run the event during the two weeks prior to the sale, which is the day before Fathers Day.
Volunteers are short due to the U.S. Open this year. She encouraged people to sign up for the
jobs they are able to do and to start planting seeds that can grow to sellable size by June. We
do have opportunity to store items if they must be donated now.
Old Business: Meris Fraser asked what happened to the decision to acquire a safe for old
club records? Ken Manolovitz suggested he might possibly have one that would be appropriate for our needs.Meris Fraser also asked about the sign for the defibrillator? We all learned
that the sign is in place on a cabinet in the kitchen.

Don Schultz swears in Joseph Myers, President and George Kirk, Vice President at the January
9th Victor Club meeting.

New Business: Don Schultz presented the nominees for the 2015 Officers, which he joked
had been selected in smoky back rooms. They are: Joseph Myers, President; George Kirk,
Vice President; Sarah Hotchkiss, Winter Secretary; Bev Jackson, Summer Secretary; and
Kris Schweigert, Treasurer. Rick Lawson made a motion to vote the new officers in. Meris
Fraser seconded the motion. And the slate was unanimously approved. The two new board
members, Joseph Myers and George Kirk, were sworn in. Don noted that he has learned from
this experience that it is not too early to be thinking about next years candidates.
David OKeefe reported that the storage room needs a remodel. He explained in detail the
work that would be done. Joseph Myers asked, tongue-in-cheek, that this issue be resolved
now so that he would not be known for a tax-and-spend presidency. After much discussion,
Mary Schultz moved to permit funding the project, which is expected to cost $1,100, plus
potentially an additional $500 to upgrade electronic capabilities for sound systems. Suzie
Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
We celebrated the birthdays of Melda Hatch (2nd), and Margie Meservey (27th).
We ended with Generous John Kingery selecting Joe Mauro to draw the winner of the
jackpot. Joes first draw was Debi Carey who was not in attendance. Next, Blake Heinz was
selected, who also missed out. In the end, Tracy Gaudio won the pot of $37.
The meeting ended at 8:35.

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Allyn Historic Church Update

Happy New Year and Thank You to all of you who helped to make
it possible for our little church to remain snug and dry through the
winter rains. And doesnt it look beautiful?
We received some bad news this year. The person who has
faithfully delivered Christmas greenery to the church each year has
retired and will no longer be able to adorn the church with a cross
or a wreath. Even sadder, we never found out who he is so we could
properly thank him. Please know how much we appreciated the
greenery each year. It added a festive touch to the church and I hope
Bernice Nigh
not a forever mystery. Remember the old childrens game - Come
out! Come out wherever you are!
Bob Lindsey again hung the Christmas lights for us. I understand his sister from Hawaii
helped this year. Thanks to both of you.
Most of our efforts in 2014 went toward the new roof, but we also put in a new thermostat
and bought some tables for the lower level. There are always unexpected expenses.
-Bernice

Carbon Free Electricity Mason

County, Public Power Tops them All

The latest report from Washington State says it all: 99 percent of Mason PUD 3s electricity
comes from sources that do not emit carbon. Thats a big deal, especially in todays debate over
how to control the amount of carbon dioxide coming from cars, industry and power plants.
For Mason PUD 3 customers, 88 percent of their electricity comes from hydropower; ten
percent from nuclear energy; and one percent from wind turbines. Only one percent comes
from fossil fuels, meaning coal and natural gas. Information for the report comes from the
Washington State Department of Commerces Utility Fuel Mix Report for 2014.

Mason County PUD No. 3

2013 Fuel Mix (reported in 2014)
Hydroelectric.........................................................................................88%
Nuclear.......................................................................................................10%
Coal..............................................................................................................1%
Wind............................................................................................................1%
Natural Gas................................................................................................0%
Biomass......................................................................................................0%
Cogeneration.............................................................................................0%
Geothermal................................................................................................0%
Landfill Gases...........................................................................................0%
Other.........................................................................................................0%
Petroleum..................................................................................................0%
Solar...........................................................................................................0%
Waste.........................................................................................................0%
Total................................................................................................100%

How does that compare with the big, corporate-owned utilities in Washington State? Puget
Sound Energy gets 44 percent of its power from fossil fuels; Avista is just over 52 percent;
Pacific Power & Light is about 25 percent. Even green old Portland cant keep up. Portland
General Electrics power is 61 percent coal and natural gas.
Overall, public utilities in Washington State have much cleaner energy sources than other
utilities in the Pacific Northwest. Of those required to meet the states renewable energy law,
public utilities average about 5.3 percent of their power from coal and natural gas plants. For
the three large investor-owned utilities, nearly 41 percent of their power comes from coal
and natural gas.

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Taylor Shellfish
Signs Climate Change Declaration

Taylor Shellfish joined Washington businesses

including REI, Microsoft Corp and Virginia Mason
in signing a declaration supporting action to tackle
climate change. The Taylor family talked about it and
decided it was a strong statement and an important
one, said Bill Dewey, Public Policy and Communications Director at Taylor Shellfish. Obviously, because
of ocean acidification, this is a really important issue
for us.
The declaration states: There is a clear and present need for action on climate change to protect our
regions natural assets, its vibrant communities and its
Tackling carbon pollution problems is growing economy. We business leaders of the Pacific
important to sustaining the livelihood
Northwest endorse the Climate Change Declaration
of shellfish farmers including Paul
because we support using energy efficiently, investing
Taylor & daughter Brittany Taylor.
in cleaner fuels, advancing renewable energy, and
reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In total, there are over 100 businesses that have signed
the declaration.
With ocean acidification impacting our ability to produce young oysters to stock our
farms, we understand all too well the importance of tackling the carbon pollution problem,
said Bill Taylor, President of Taylor Shellfish. Washingtons Business Climate Declaration
is a strong statement from our states business leaders that it is time to act and that doing so
should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat.

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Year in REVIEW: September 2014

Left: The Allyn Hair and Bodyworks
Team celebrated their 5th anniversary
on September 25, 2014. The business
continues to grow so we look forward to
many more anniversaries to celebrate!
Below: The North Mason Class of 64
celebrated their 50th class reunion at
Allyn Waterfront Park on September 6,
2014. They have been meeting on the
Saturday following Labor Day annually
since 1999. What a good looking group!

Allyn Birthday Club

Our Christmas party was held at my home on December 17th.
There were nine of us gathered around the dining table eating and
chatting. We always have much to catch up on. After dessert, we
gathered around the Christmas tree as Margaret Kerr passed out
the numbered gifts. Such fun seeing what we got.
We celebrated Mary Lindsey and Bonnie Knights birthdays.
It was nice having Margaret back after having some health issues.
We welcomed a new member, Deborah Roberts Burt. She and
Kathy Smith are longtime friends.
Those attending were Joyce Lindsay, Margie Meservey, Bonnie Knight, Kathy Smith, Darlene Johnson, Deborah Burt, Mary Hazel Carpenter
Lindsey, Margaret Stock Kerr and myself.
275-5717
May you all have been blessed by the one whose birthday we
celebrated.
January 14, 2015 found the ABC lunching at the Muze by the lake in LakeLand Village.
A nice sunny day greeted the eleven happy ladies.
There was lots of chatter and the gals enjoyed each others company, to say nothing of
the good food!
We celebrated Margie Meserveys birthday. When she finished eating she was presented
with a yummy dessert by the owner. How nice.
Those attending were Mary Lindsey, Margaret Stock Kerr, Joyce Lindsay, Jane Schroeder,
Ina Culberson, Deborah Roberts Burt, Kathy Smith, Marcie Higgins, Darlene Johnson,
Margie Meservey and Shari Stormo. Nice to see you back Shari.
Marcie Higgins had a nice vacation down South and we are glad to see her back.
I was not present because our Christmas tree was patiently waiting to be undecorated!
We had boxes everywhere, other decorations around and guests arriving in a few days. Oh
me oh my! I was exhausted! Did you know you dont bounce around and accomplish a lot
as you age? O.K. When youre old! And to top it off, company wont be here because of knee
and leg pain and is scheduled for surgery!
Our February 11th meeting will be held at the home of Shari Stormo.
Happy new year all. May your 2015 be healthy, happy and have many of Gods blessings.

First Aid/CPR/AED Course

23270 State Hwy 3

www.BelfairSelfStorage.com

Knowing how to help save a life in a medical emergency can make someone a great value
to their community or workplace, and endorsing that, Mason General Hospital & Family
of Clinics is offering another First Aid/CPR/AED course. The class will be on Thursday
evening, February 12, 2015 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Hospitals Learning Center, located next
to the Shelton McDonalds on Olympic Highway North.
Combining First Aid with CPR and AED training, the course includes a course completion card that will be made available at the end of the class. It is open to the entire community,
and an early, non-refundable registration fee of $35 (exact cash or check) includes the cost of
books and materials. A Spanish interpreter can be made available if needed and comfortable
clothing is recommended for all
attendees.
Class size is limited to 16
persons and advanced registration and payment for the class
is required by February 4. Please
call the Learning Center at (360)
427-3609.

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The Wheels That Spin

By David Waine Corliss

Actor Jim Carter as Mr. Carson in the DOWNinfatuated with the cars of the
TON ABBEY series on PBS television, with the
30s and 40s. You could enter
households struggle to face the changing times
and exit them without knocking
following the Great War (World War I), said, The
the hat off your head! You drove
nature of life isnt permanence but flux This
them without your chin sharcertainly holds true in one unfortunately necessary
ing the same horizontal plane
aspect of our sweet lives, the automobile industry!
as your knees! They certainly
When I think of the new cars these days, straight
lacked many of the safety feaoff the assembly lines in the U.S.A., Japan, Italy,
tures of modern automobiles, but
Germany, Great Britain, France and Sweden, I
there were less traffic and slower
shudder with annoyance. With nearly every ten
speeds in those days. The cars
minutes of a marvelous movie youre wishing to
had character!
watch on television, highly powered car commerOne of our favorite pastimes when we were little kids
cials interrupt the unraveling plot to the extent you
in Allyn was observing the vehicles that passed through or
lose sight of the story line, and then these advertisestopped in town. With our store and service station on the
Wee Pause Cafe, 1948 (Eddy Stock on brother Wes motorized cart)
side of SR-3, we sat in an ideal location for such occupation.
ments, attempting to pressure you into buying a
brand new car because its some American holiday,
feature auto theft, robbery get-away, and such reckless and illegal driving that instant arrest
or death would certainly be the ultimate outcome!
I would really prefer to think of the automobile as an art form and even a measuring tool
for our progress and evolution, at least technologically, but Im not referring to those vehicles
of the 1950s when designers strove for the rocket look with those outlandish tail fins to coincide with popularized science fiction films and actualized exploration of space. Nothing
has changed. One manufacturer comes up with an innovative design, and soon all cars again
begin to look the same, until the next uniquely different feature catches the consumers fancy.
When we (Samuel and Elsie
Corliss and twins, Donald and
David) came to Allyn in 1946,
riding in the dark-blue Ford sedan in the photograph of Mother
and Dad at Deep Water Point,
the automobiles then, from the
1930s and 1940s, really werent
that abundant. The town had
transcended out of the Great DeDick and Helon Valley, 1950 (Their new Packard, south side of the cafe)
pression and then World War II.
Carrying cargo for the store from Then one day, my remembering it well, Dick and Helon Valley at the Wee Pause Caf initiated
depot and dock in Bremerton the 1950s by driving home in a new burgundy/cream Packard with wide white-wall tires!
and the farm outlet in Silverdale, With all this ostentation, it was the talk of the town, well, until abandoned in the shadows of
our car finally gave up the ghost, a potentially new topic for gossip.
To be continued in Februarys North Bay Review.
as they say, and collapsed. We
then bought a practical 1949
burgundy woody Plymouth
station wagon, which served us
well until 1957, after we had sold
Sam and Elsie Corliss, 1946
the store and moved to Califor(Our car when we came to Allyn)
nia. With all of its use, including
a camping facility for us kids, I regret I havent a good photo of it.
It seems, often when we reach a certain age, our early memories become so remote we
could have easily stepped in and out of an old black-and-white movie, like those seen on
the commercial-free TCM channel. In these vintage silver-screen productions, I often find
myself, ironically, concentrating more on the rides than on plot and portrayal. Im totally
Corliss Store, 1947 (Gone but not forgotten)

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Timberland Regional Library

The 18th annual Adult Winter Reading Contest brightens up the dark months.
Book lovers can once again welcome the New Year with some healthy self-indulgence:
reading books, audiobooks and more books as many as possible between January 1 and
March 14.
The Adult Winter Reading Contest (AWR) has been part of the Timberland Regional
Library (TRL) winter programming since 1998. The idea, according to program coordinator
Tim Mallory, is to entice busy adults to give themselves a break, relax, get comfortable and
read just for the fun of it.
How many times in the last year did you hear about an interesting book and think, Ive
got to read that? The more books and audiobooks contestants read, the better the chances
of winning prizes. There are five (5) mini-vacation grand prizes overnight stays at bed &
breakfasts and resorts around the district. In addition, there are ten (10) backpacks, each
chock-full of treats, books and audiobooks.
Heres how it works:
1. Between January 1 and March 14, 2015 read or listen to a minimum of five books.
2. Pick up AWR entry forms one form for every five books you read at any Timberland
library, or download from the website (www.TRL.org, hover over Programs).
3. Using one form for each five (5) books you read, write the titles, authors names, a brief
review of each book and a ranking from 1 to 5 stars for each book.
4. Turn in the forms at any Timberland library no later than Saturday, March 14. Each
form counts as an entry.
Rules: Participants must be 18 years of age or older and be current TRL cardholders.
Only one grand prize and one local prize per person. TRL employees and immediate family
members are not eligible to enter.
Readers will find entry brochures with entry forms included at all Timberland Libraries
and online at www.TRL.org.

Mason Benson Lakes Lowdown

By Robert Cook

Here we are in the New Year, 2015! Not yet a member of the Mason Benson Club (MBC)
but would like to join? Just go to the website (www.mbcwa.com) and click on the link MBC
Membership Renewal in order to join. While on the website, or if already a member, you may
want to provide input on what you would like to see as Events and Activities in 2015. From the
Home page, there is a link to a survey for adding your two cents and making a difference.

Rental and Catering: Did you know that the MBC building is available for rental by
both club members and non-club members? Building capacity is 299 and many improvements
both inside and outside make it a wonderful venue for all kinds of social events! Catering is
also available for events with a minimum of 75 guests. You will want to book early though
as the building has been used for club activities or rentals almost every weekend from June
to September! For more information, please call Joy Jenne at (360) 432-0123.

Bricks are still available! The bricks are located in the main entry way and there is
room in the design for more. The bricks contain family names, quotes, quips and remembrances that are literally cast in stone. Order forms are available at the MBC or online at
the MBC website by clicking on Engraved Bricks from the menu on the Home page.
For a wealth of information,
dont forget these websites: www.
co.mason.wa.us, www.crimereports.com, or if you cant find what
you are looking for, just send an
e-mail to me and I will do what I
can to help: RobertCook@Windermere.com.

History In Your Backyard

Inquiring Minds/Conversations returns to Harstine Island!

Contact: Gary Steinman, 360-426-2232, gsteinman@wavecable.com, Publicity; or Arlen
Morris, Harstine Island Community Club, Program Chair, 360-432-9712, arltim2@q.com.
What: Inquiring Minds Program: History in Your Backyard
Where: Harstine Island Community Club, Harstine Island, 3371 E. Harstine Island

Rd. N., Shelton, WA 98584 (left at bridge & 3 miles north)
When: Sunday, January 25, 2015: Starts at 1:45 pm NOTE NEW TIME
Inquiring Minds/Conversations is a cultural enrichment program sponsored by Humanities Washington, which is connected with The National Endowment for the Humanities and partially funded by the Washington State Legislature. This arrangement provides
Washington communities with an impressive roster of historians, musicians, actors and
lecturers who bring history and the arts alive through performance and lecture.
Now in our seventh year, following a very successful 2014 season, this is the first 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!
Visiting Encouraged!
Our first presenter is: Llyn De Danaan: Anthropologist, Author, Educator.
Treaty disputes, internment camps, immigration and destruction of natural habitats in
your backyard! These are just a few of the global events that have touched relatively small
and protected Oyster Bay since the mid 18th century. LLyn De Danaan delights in unearthing the sometimes surprising histories of the people who have occupied Oyster Bay. In this
interactive presentation she shares her methods and findings, and the value of such work.
She talks about Native Americans, Japanese Americans and European Americans who have
lived and worked on Oyster Bay and who have each helped to develop not only its shellfish
industry, but also its living history. In interpreting the past, small
facts often speak to large, pressing
contemporary issues. De Danaan
encourages audience members to
think about projects for their own
communities and how they might
work collaboratively to explore and
record the history of a place.

Year in REVIEW: October 2014

Owners of the former Allyn Liquor & Gifts,
Brenda Glasmann & Jerry McAlpine, closed
their doors on October 22, 2014. They are still
very much missed in the community.

On October 18, 2014, the Port of Allyn hosted

Kids Day, a fundraiser to support the Allyn
Playground project. Pictured above is a teacher
who was mummified by former students.

North Bay REVIEW JANUARY 2015

Grapeview Grapevine
By Linda (Spooner) Humphrey 275.2106

sunbirdlinda@wavecable.com / www.grapeviewwa.com

In February, the Grapeview Community Assoc. has no monthly

Potluck, since the ever popular Crab Feed takes 3 days (12-14) and all
available volunteer energy. If you want to try your luck, there might be a
few tickets for the 12th or a few volunteer positions still open. Contact Curt at 277-3456 for
a ticket or Val at 275-6764 to volunteer.
Annas Bay Chorale started its 2015 rehearsals on Jan 13th. If you like to sing, even if you
havent for years, come check us out on Tuesdays at 6:30PM, St. Davids Episcopal Church in
Shelton. Our major spring endeavors are an Our Childrens Voices concert on April 16th
(in conjunction with school kids from many local schools), a concert of classical choral music
(together with Harstine Island Choir) on May 2nd and 3rd, and (for those who wish) singing
Beethovens Ninth Symphony along with the Bremerton Symphony Orchestra and Chorale
on May 8th(Shelton) and May 9th (Bremerton).
To help support the Chorale, they have been having a series of Sing-a-long movies with
kids activities and costumes are encouraged. You just missed The Little Mermaid on Jan
17th, but put Frozen on your calendar for Sat. March 15th, 1PM at the Shelton PUD. Muppets events are still to be scheduled. Cost is $5 adult and $3 child.
The MCFPD#3 passed its WA state audit with flying colors. Other fire department things
are ongoing. More next month.

Tickets On Sale For

Annual Cooking With Xinh Event

Sherwood Guild, a chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation, will host the 2015
Cooking with Xinh dinner event on two nights Sunday, March 22 or Monday, March
23, at 6 p.m. Seating is limited so reservations must be made by Monday, March 17. Tickets
are $50 each and can be purchased
by calling MGH Foundation office
at (360) 427-3623.
The event takes place at Xinhs
Clam & Oyster House, 221 W.
Railroad, Shelton. The evening
will include a cooking demonstration and recipes from renowned
seafood Chef Xinh Dwelley, plus,
dinner, dessert and wine or beer.

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Year in REVIEW: November 2014

Below right: The Allyn Community Association
donated $500 to the North Mason Music Boosters
for the North Mason High School band.

Above left: On Saturday, November 29, 2014,

Santa arrived in Allyn via a firetruck which
delighted all the kids and most of the grown-ups, too. This annual ACA event brings close to 100
children to the Allyn Waterfront Park to have their chance to talk with the jolly old elf.

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Mason General Hospitals

New Years Baby

Year in REVIEW: December 2014

On December
11th, 2014,
divers prepared
themselves to
remove and drain
fuel tanks of a boat
that sank in Case
Inlet. The boat got
caught up in the
Thanksgiving Day
storm, losing its
anchor at the Port
of Allyn Dock.

December 22,
2014 brought
the community
together for the
ACA Christmas
Sing-a-long. More
photos and story
on page 8.

Fifty-eight minutes into New Year 2015 on January 1, Olivia Lee King was born in The
Birth Center at Mason General Hospital. The 2015 New Years Baby weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz.
and was 20- inches long. Olivia and her parents, Cyle and Holly King, received a gift bag
filled with many items, including toys, diapers and sparkling apple cider all made possible
by The Birth Center staff, MGH&FC and MGH Foundations Auxiliary Gift Shop. The Gift
Shop contributed to the festivities by
giving a generous discount on many
items for the new baby, such as baby
care items and adorable toys and accessories. Helping in the celebration
was Birth Center Director Kris Gaa,
R.N, shown here (right) with baby
Olivia and her proud parents.
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