Greater Hansville Community Center Located at Buck Lake Park 6778 Buck Lake Road, Hansville, WA 98340
VOLUME XXII ISSUE 3 March 2014
Visit us on the web at
www.hansville.org A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
March 20 |11am - 3pm | By Connie Gordon
SOCIAL HOUR / LENDING LIBRARY
GREATER HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTERTHE PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS & ALL REASONS By Chuck Strahm
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ave you ever noticed how active your little Community Center is? While we know we can’t do it all, we sure try our hardest to offer programs and services that meet a wide, wide range of interests in the community. From our recent Pinewood Derby, to the upcoming presentation on Legal Issues for Elders, Bingo, and the St. Patrick’s Dinner, we try to provide something for all ages and interests. The list seems almost endless, there’s the monthly Neighbor’s Lunch, the monthly Social Hours, the Picnic in the Park and the Car Show and coming soon in April will be an Open Mic Night for all our musical friends. All of this happens as a result of a large core group of volunteers who seem to have endless energy and imagination for fun things to do at the Community Center.
And, just a reminder that the Center is available for your personal events at very reasonable rental rates. Come have a party, a wedding, a reception; the facility is a grand place to celebrate. We now have Wi-Fi so the Center might be a good place to share your computer knowledge with your friends and neighbors or learn something new yourself. All that information is available on the Hansville.org website that once again is presented and maintained by a tireless group of volunteer Web-Wizards! Come play with us! March 15 | 5:00 pm | By Chuck Strahm
THINK GREEN!
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f you have looked recently at the hansville.org website (and who hasn’t?), you’ll already be knowing that there is a grand evening of fun and laughter planned for Saturday, March 15, starting at 5 pm here at the Greater Hansville Community Center. This would be the St. Patrick’s Dinner and you are invited, along with 100 of your best friends and neighbors (sorry that’s the limit, so you might have to be selective about who you invite.) There will be a traditional Irish meal of Corned Beef & Cabbage, potatoes and other vegetables, and a fine Apple Crisp dessert, along with regional beers from Sound Brewing of Poulsbo, including O’Regan’s Revenge. We are also planning to have an Irish-inspired fiddler, making for a special evening of food and drink, fun and music to help you celebrate the coming of Spring, whether you are Irish or not. So mark your calendars. Tickets, available at the Hansville Grocery, are $17.00 per person. Rumor has it that no one will be admitted unless wearing some article of clothing that is Green, according to some on the event planning committee.
ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA?
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re you curious about social media? Come to the Community Center during our monthly Social Hour / Lending Library on Thursday, March 20. For the first hour, 11 am -12 noon, a small group workshop will be held in the West Room about Facebook. Bring your laptop or just come for information. We’ll talk about how folks might want to use Facebook. We can get the projection system up and running to show screen shots. See how to set up a page and privacy settings, talk about how to invite friends, and maybe construct a timeline. This is a good way to keep track of grandchildren or maybe feel a little more “modern”. People with curiosity about social media are invited. There is a book called Facebook for Dummies that is very simple and interesting. If you have questions about the workshop, contact Judy Tallman, 638-2961. The East Room will be open for visiting, conversation, games and more from 11 am to 3 pm on the 20th of March too. Each month at least one member of the Board will be hosting. Here’s your chance to have a conversation with them about what’s going on at the Center and the greater Hansville area. We always have sweet snacks provided by volunteers for visitors to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Let us know how you enjoy this month’s Social Media class. The Lending Library is full of books for the taking. Enjoy them for a month and return them the following month or later. No limit. No check out. No check in. It’s easy and yours to enjoy. Don’t see something you’re interested in? Let us know – we’ll get it or similar topics from our supply for you.
Please drop in for a few minutes or spend the day with us! We look forward to your company.
BINGO NIGHT! AT THE GREATER HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM MORE DETAILS ON PAGE 3
RUMMAGE SALE DROP-OFF MARCH 8, 10AM-2PM NORWEGIAN POINT PARK
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March 12 | 6:00 pm | By Don White, President
March 19 | 12 noon | By Rene Tucker
NOT JUST FOR ANGLERS!
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he Winter blackmouth season was absolutely unprecedented! WDFW reduced the limit in Area 9 to one fish per angler a mere 3 weeks after the
opener January 16. This came as a huge shock to me, as my boat sat uncharacteristically on the trailer. As this article is published (I am writing this on February 15 under the strict deadline of Logmistress Dunning) the season may actually be shut down. This speaks volumes to the health of our local blackmouth population and tidal waters. The next meeting of The North Kitsap Puget Sound Anglers will be March 12 at the Driftwood Key Clubhouse. Social Hour and dinner (you’ll be sorry if you eat at home!) start at 6 pm. I need to wrap this up, since the power just flickered from the approaching storm...and yes, I will be fishing tomorrow! For more information, email NKPSA@Comcast.net. March 12 | 9:00 am | By Dennis Johnson
FLOTSAM & JETSAM GARDEN CLUB
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he Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club monthly meeting is on March 12 at the Greater Hansville Community Center on Buck Lake Road. Coffee and refreshments provided by our hostesses will be available starting at 9 am. The business meeting will begin at 9:30 and will be followed by more refreshments and visiting. Guests are welcome! After the break, we will enjoy our speaker, Jonathan Morse, who will speak on Drought Tolerant Gardening: An Anything but Dry Topic. His presentation will focus on plants for drought tolerant gardening, including some of the succulents he uses in his own gardening. Jonathan Morse’s pursuit for an education in horticulture and design has led him throughout the United States and around the globe. He earned an interdisciplinary degree in Organic Plant Cultivation with an emphasis on Business and Economics from Fairhaven College at Western Washington University. His professional career has included wholesale and retail horticulture, in addition to his work in Landscape Design. Jonathan’s design work emphasizes the juxtaposition of industrial and natural materials – organic and geometric forms. One will often see a particular theme repeated throughout the design. Or, he may choose an abstract interpretation of natural form as the inspiration behind a particular piece of work. Deeply rooted to all of his work is his connection to place. For more information about the Garden Club see our website at www.flotsamandjetsamgardenclub.com
NEIGHBORS LUNCHEON
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ark your calendars, folks. This month’s program will feature one of our own residents of Hansville, Art Ellison. Art is owner and “chief technician” of ABE Computer Consultants. He will share some computer tips and techniques with us. Join us on Wed. March 19 at twelve noon for good food and camaraderie.
Also don’t forget neighbor”.
the on-going search for the “mystery
If you did not receive a reminder call but would like to attend, please call Evie Nelson (638-2641) for a reservation before Sunday March 16.
March 26 | 9:30 am | By Deb Anderson
HANSVILLE LADIES AID
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lanning is under way for our Memorial Service in May, our Dinner Dance in June and our Garden Tour in July. We are still looking for gardens to showcase for our Garden tour. If you might be interested in showing your garden, please contact Pam McAllister at 638-0297. Are you in need of help? Please email us at hansvillela@gmail. com or call Marian Malonson at 638-1204. Let us know what we can do to help you. Our next meeting is Wednesday March 26. Social time starts at 9:30 am meeting begins at 10 am. If you have some great ideas for fundraising, please come and join us. March 26 | 7:30 pm | By Jackie Holbrook
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EGLON NEWS
e’re heading into our busy spring season in Eglon and wanted to give you a heads up on the important dates you might want to get written into your calendar. Next month the annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at the Schoolhouse starting at 10 am. There is a bit of egg stuffing that goes on the week before (1500 eggs!), so if you’d like to join in the fun please let me know. Also you’ll want to start planning ahead for the Eglon Spring Sale which is happening on Saturday, May 3 from 9 am to 2 pm. We’re always looking for new folks to join us with their spring crafts, flower and vegetable starts, trees and the like. We’ll need help supplying our greatly anticipated baked sale with all those yummy, fresh out of the oven spring items. As the weather is now warming I know I am certainly looking forward to seeing community members out and about, enjoying our wonderful neighborhood.
The next Eglon Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at the Schoolhouse. We will hold our elections for the new Board at that time. If you’d like to get more involved please let one of the officers know as all positions are open for community members dedicated to preserving the Eglon Community traditions and the upkeep of the historic Schoolhouse. Our current treasurer has given notice that she will no longer be able to continue in this position so we really need someone to step up and join the Board in this capacity. We’ll get started at 7:30 and finish up with desserts and coffee. Hope to see you there.
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BINGO NIGHT IS BACK AT GHCC
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he community center sponsored Bingo night on New Years Eve was so popular, that it will return to Hansville on Saturday, March 22 at the Greater Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake Park.
The doors will open at 5:30 pm so players can get their game packs in time for the “Early Bird” session which starts at 6:30. The regular session, with some new games, starts at 7:00 pm and will go until approximately 9:30 pm. There will be a small refreshment bar with pizza, soft drinks and coffee available to satisfy your game-time appetite. The amount of the payouts will be determined by the number of game cards sold. The more people that play, the larger the cash prizes will be. Everyone is invited to attend and participate but children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Come play and you could be the next big winner. For more information contact Fred Nelson, 360-638-0000. March 21 | 10 am | By Tom Lee
HANSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AN INVITATION TO EGLON, CLIFFSIDE, HANSVILLE, DRIFTWOOD KEY, POINT NO POINT AND ALL OTHER NEIGHBORS
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his is an invitation to anyone interested in the history of our area.
PINEWOOD DERBY RECAP
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By Chuck Strahm
he 2014 Pinewood Derby has come and gone. It was a great day with 20 racers entering 25 different cars. It was great to see that more kids came out this year and brought some pretty amazing creations. As it turned out Miles Still from Class 2 (Ages 9 to 12) had the fastest car of the day. Of course it was covered with a Skittles package and we all know what that does for the Seahawks. As you might expect, Skittles and Seahawks were featured on quite a few race cars. Another racer in Class 1 (Ages 6 to 8) Ryan Pavey won his class and got a special “Best Dressed” award too. Kelly Hagood, one of the inventors of our “Bling Class” walked away with top honors for speed and design. The Open Class was won by Frank Chaney who has raced all four years and been a major player in putting on the workshops and the races. All in all it was great day! Congratulations to all our racers! We’re already making plans for the 2015 Pinewood Derby. See more pictures on page 6.
Perhaps your family was an early settler in the area; perhaps you were involved in the old fishing resorts of the area. Perhaps you want to learn more about how Hansville came into being, or how a certain neighborhood was established. A group of people with these interests and others got together over a year ago to talk about our history. The ultimate goal will be to record facts about the area. In the meanwhile, we meet once a month—the third Friday of the month at the Greater Hansville Community Center at 10 am. We have coffee, cookies and a good time. There is time for just sharing and fellowship as well as organizing our archives and getting down some of our facts. Recently we made a presentation of displays on the old fishing resorts to the Poulsbo Historical Society. Come and join us (once or all the time).
This is of course free. Questions? Contact Tom Lee 638-1973
MARCH AT A GLANCE March 5- GHCC Board Meeting March 8 - Rummage Sale Drop-off March 12 - F & J Garden Club March 12-- NKPSA March 15 -St. Patricks Dinner. March 19 - Neighbors Luncheon
March 20 -Social Hour/Lending Library March 21 - Historical Society March 22 - Bingo March 26 -Ladies Aid March 26 -Eglon Meeting
HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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By Carol Gates
ansville Community Church now offers two opportunities to worship on Sunday mornings. We look forward to you joining us at 9 a.m. for first service followed by Sunday school for ages 3-12, and adult fellowship from 10:15-10:50 a.m. Second service begins at 11 a.m. Nursery is available for both services. College/Career young people meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Youth from 6-12th grades meet on Fridays at 7 p.m. Hansville Community Church also offers many other opportunities for fellowship. Please do not hesitate to contact the church office for more information, 638-2335.
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COMMUNITY | TIPS
Windows XP Support Ends By Art Ellison ABE Computer Consultants, LLC
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icrosoft will end support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. Since 2001, security weaknesses have been discovered and a process called “patching” has been taking place to fix those problems. This means that, if you are using Windows XP, there will be no more updates for repairing newly found security flaws and weaknesses that malware and hackers can use to infect your computer. This malware can record every word you type on your keyboard, including credit card numbers, personal and financial information, and forward it to criminals. Whether you own a business or just use your computer at home, data theft can be a serious issue. The result could be identity theft and that can be a major hassle to clear up. Some new viruses released in 2013 can even encrypt or lock every file on your computer without much hope of ever being able to recover that information or see it again. If you are still using Windows XP, you have an older computer. You can continue to use it and depend on your internet security program to keep you safe. This may work for a while. But there are no guarantees. Many times your old computer can be upgraded to run newer, faster, and much more secure Operating Systems such as Windows 7 and Windows 8. It may be more cost effective to purchase a new computer that will come with a modern operating system that Microsoft will support. If you are not sure what to do, a competent computer technician can help you decide on a course of action and can move your personal data from the older system to the newer one. As always, you can find all our tips on our website at www.abeconsultants.com/resources.htm.
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION
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gain this year the AARP and VITA volunteers invite you to take advantage of their offer to assist you with the preparation of your Income Tax Return for 2013.
AARP Tax Aide is available at Martha and Mary Health and Rehab at 19160 Front Street, Poulsbo Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm from February 1st through April 12th, 2014. The VITA program at the S’klallam Elder Center in Little Boston (by the library) is currently open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing. We work on a first come first served basis. Bring last year’s tax return, Photo ID for the principal tax payers, Social Security cards (or SSA 1099 forms) for all persons on the return, all of this year’s Income or Deductions documents (W-2s, 1099Rs, 1098Ts, Interest & Dividend statements, brokerage statements and summaries of itemized deductions). Bring your check book so we can have a record of your routing number and account number for direct deposit of your refund (it is faster and safer). For more information, contact Ed Ramey at 360-638-1525.
GREATER GREATER HANSVILLE HANSVILLE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CENTER CENTER || 6778 6778 BUCK BUCK LAKE LAKE ROAD, ROAD, HANSVILLE, HANSVILLE, WA WA 98340 98340 BOARD MEMBERS:
WEB ADDRESS: WWW.HANSVILLE.ORG
President
Chuck Strahm
VP-Events
Connie Gordon
VP-Membership
Carolyn Barry
VP-Communications
Don Lynch
638-2882 All Board Members 271-6166 253 820-1484 GHCC Calendar
ghcc@hansville.org calendar@hansville.org
638-0707 GHCC Rental
rental@hansville.org log@hansville.org
VP-Rummage Sale VP-Fund Development
Lynn Hix Judy Tallman
638-0420 Greater Hansville Log 638-2961 Webmasters
Secretary
Jane Smith
638-2315 ORGANIZATIONS:
Treasurer
Mike Bryant
Pres. Lynn Hix 638-0120 Art & Craft Guild Flotsam & Jetsam Garden Club Pres. Laureen Davis
638-2886 638-2950
webmaster@hansville.org
Director
Lindsey Valance
638-2366 Foulweather Blu Conservancy Howie O’Brien
Past President
Lois Lee
638-1973 Hansville Cemetery (Pres.|VP) Dagmar Brauer | 638-2163
COMMITTEES:
Hansville Greenway
Book Sale Drop-O
Mike Bryant
Publicity
Angi Jenson
Facilities | Maintenance
Fred Nelson
Greater Hansville Log
Susan Dunning
Newcomer Welcome Packets Carolyn Barry Rental | Reservations
Jo Nelson
Scholarship Committee
Jo Nelson
PHONE NUMBERS:
638-0420
M. Moyer | 638-1405
Van Bergen
710-7678
638-0120 Hansville Neighbors Luncheon Evie Nelson 425 244-8932 Helping Hands Marian Malonson 638-0000 Ladies Aid Pres. Pam McAllister
638-0297
362-9815 Medical Equipment Lending 253 638-2025 No Sews
Marian Malonson
638-1204
Barbara Sims
638-1476
Jo Nelson Allen Otto
638-0000 638-2372
638-0000 Nowegian Norwegian Pt. Pnt.Park ParkVolunteers Volunteers Signs for House Numbers 638-0000
Post O ce: 638-2666 | Hansville Fire Hall: 638-2263 | Burn Ban: 297-4888 | Transfer Station: 638-2710
638-2641 638-1204
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse | By Libby Anderson, Docent Coordinator
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t is amazing that we are approaching yet another lighthouse season, thus marking 135 years since the Point No Point tower beamed its Fresnel lens over the Puget Sound. Last year we recorded 4,500 visitors. This is an amazing number as we were limited to Saturday and Sunday afternoons from April through the first weekend of October.
Would we like to be more available to the public? Yes, as we have such a wonderful lighthouse, rich in history. How can we be open more days? Thank you for asking.
Volunteers contributed approximately 467 hours in the Lighthouse with an additional 600 hours at the Museum Gift Store. Volunteering 20 or more hours last year were Shelley Douglas, Bob and Sharron Ham, Hal and Helen Hoover, John Holdeman, Jim and Barbara Simmons, Sonja Selbo, Jim Green, John and Linda Golden, Bob Jungst, Dan and Sylvia Ross, Kip and JoAnn Johnson, Lori Raymaker, Barbara Neff, Gil and Carolyn Morales, Bob Ferguson, Lana Dodd, Peggy Dow, and Dave and Libby Anderson. Marie Vincent and Jerry Walters (museum gift store) and Ian Armstrong (planting and flower bed care) donated an astronomical amount of time as US Lighthouse Society volunteers. We also thank Jeff Gales, US Lighthouse executive director for his helpfulness and expertise.
Help is needed in both the lighthouse and the museum gift store, with our newsletter, and our website. Some are able to volunteer a few hours, while others volunteer at least monthly. Every hour makes a difference. It is amazing that we get comments like, “I have lived here 20 years and this is the first time I have been here when the lighthouse has been open!” Please help us remedy this by keeping the only lighthouse in Kitsap County open more than just two days a week during the lighthouse season. By becoming a volunteer you would be joining a friendly dedicated group that provides “on the job” training. Yes, you are ready to sign up! Contact Libby Anderson docents@pnplighthouse.com
See you at the lighthouse!
GHCC IS READY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT Your Community Center is an event facility perfect for all kinds of occasions such as meetings, weddings, receptions, reunions, parties, luncheons, dinners and dances. Look on the website at Hansville.org for details. Call (360) 638-1143 or (360) 638-0000 or email: rental@hansville.org for more information.
CHECK IT OUT AT YOUR LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY |
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id you know you can always find great bargains on used books for sale at Little Boston Library? We’ll have a larger than usual selection for you to choose from at our Spring Book Sale. If you like mysteries, look for one at the book sale or on a library shelf or from our digital branch to download. For those of you who like liveaction mysteries, sign up for our after-hours original mystery program for adults.
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon................... 1 pm - 8 pm Tues. ................10 am - 6 pm Wed. ................. 1 pm - 8 pm Thurs ................ 1 pm - 5 pm Friday................ 1 pm - 6 pm Sat. ................... 9 am - 1 pm Sun. ..........................Closed
Shot Through the Heart: A Murder Mystery: Sat., Mar. 8, 5-6:30 p.m. You’re invited to a reception to celebrate the retirement of an 31980 Little Boston Road NE old library director and the installation of Kingston, WA 98346 her replacement. A photographer is set to capture the moment on camera…until his Phone: 360-297-2670 body is discovered! Now it’s up to you to find the murderer. Snacks will be provided by the Port Gamble General Store & Cafe. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Call 360-297-2670. Little Boston Book Group: Wed., Mar. 5, 12-1 p.m. Discussion will be on Farm City: the education of an urban farmer by Novella Carpenter. Little Boston Library Book Sale: Fri., Mar. 14, 1-5:30 p.m. and
By Tomi Whalen, Branch Manager Sat., Mar. 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Items will sell for 50 cents or less. When the sale starts, there will be books for all ages. Legos @ the Library: Wed., Mar. 19, 3:30-5 p.m. Our Lego programs offer hands-on fun while building literacy skills. Drop in for free-play and themed build-it challenges. Preschool Storytime: Tues., Mar. 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10:30-11a.m. Enjoy Early Literacy fun with books, songs, and rhymes for your preschooler. Adult Crafternoon: Wed., Mar. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2:30-3:30p.m. Bring your handwork projects and see our newest craft books. Please check our website www.krl.org or call us at 360-297-2670 to confirm program information.
See you at the library!
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HANSVILLE GREENWAY UPDATE
BOOT SCOOT’N GRANNIES
By Laurie Yamamura
By Nancy Garing
“Traveler: What kind of weather are we going to have today?
Shepherd: The kind of weather I like. Traveler: How do you know it will be the kind of weather you like? Shepherd: Having discovered that I cannot always get what I like, sir, I have learned to like what I get. So I am quite sure we will have the kind of weather I like.” The Heart of the Enlightened by Anthony De Mello, SJ
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he walker in this photo seems to be enjoying a walk in chilly weather. Did she see little bird tracks on the trail or shrubs and trees topped with a dollop of fresh snow? Did she enjoy the fresh air on a wintry
At the February 6 meeting, lists of projects were discussed and I bet many stewards are ready to get out on the trails but with a little more sun. Stewards pay attention to the weather and it helps them decide what to do. Every time there is a lot of wind we know that we will be kicking and tossing nature’s litter off of the trails. It’s a good way to keep the swing arm in shape. We look for trees that have lost their footing and fallen across or near trails. Downed trees are reported by the nearest marker and a team of experts determine how to move or remove it from the trail. In the quiet of the winter months, nature gives us the opportunity to NWYN or Notice What You Notice. Right now the Greenway is showing me nature at its strongest. Life is re-flourishing itself there as shown by the small buds on branches and shrubs. Buds on branches will become flowers and then become either berries or leaves that provide a hiding spot where insects can have babies. Nature has the ability for re-birth or rejuvenation. Also in the quiet of winter months nature provides a scenario for reflection. Naomi Maasberg from Stillwaters Environmental Center recently wrote: “How we appreciate and understand Nature can depend on our ability to become a part of Nature, note separate from it. In his book, Harmony, A New Way of Looking at Our World, Prince Charles describes the importance of understanding beauty as it relates to understanding Nature. It is the quality of beauty, which has inspired countless generations of artists and craftsmen….Our ability to see beauty in Nature is entirely consequential on our being part of Nature Herself. In other words, Nature is the source, not us.” I saved the editorial page from the North Kitsap Herald’s December 27, 2013 edition. It shows a drawing of Earth and an orbiting line between 2013 and 2014. And the words: TREAT YOUR MOTHER WITH LOVE AND RESPECT. Celebrate your new awareness and decisions as you celebrate and honor your life and your loves. Pay it forward whenever you can because it will make you feel good all under. Dress according to the weather and hold hands with someone dear to you.
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he Boot Scootn’ Grannies just finished their yearly performance at Driftwood Key . The Koffee Klatch prepares a wonderful breakfast for the Solitarians and we dance for them both. What a treat for us. We look forward to it every year. We have been busy dancing for several retirement Centers - the last was at Christ Shores. What a lively audience! They clapped and sang, and swayed. Wow! It was hard to tell if we had more fun or they did! We are still looking for recruits - a few good women - to join us. There are only 11 now and you would be SO welcome. We dance at the DK Club House Mon. and Fri. mornings from 9 to 10. Come join the fun for exercise or to perform after you get the hang of it. We will offer classes for newcomers.
PINEWOOD DERBY
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BUCK LAKE NATIVE GARDEN North Kitsap Roofing
LOOKING FOR A SIGN OF SPRING? LOOK FOR CATKINS!
37595 Thors Rd NE Hansville, WA 98340 License#NORTHKR022BO
Steven Lund
By Susan Harrington, Communications Chair
Over 35 years experience Phone (360)638-1279 Fax (360)638-1279 Cell (360)340-5294 Email - nkroofing@gmail.com
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ust when you thought spring would never come, many shrubs in the native landscape remind us not to lose faith. The earliest to bloom are the catkins of the beaked hazelnut (Corylus cornuta). The tiny male flowers crowd the catkin, drooping up to three inches long. These plants are monoecious, meaning the male and female flowers are in separate structures on the same plant. Look closely at the top of the catkin and you will find a few female flowers blooming in a small cluster that resemble small, ruby-red spiders. Well before the leaves expand, the catkins will bloom from mid winter to early spring. The beaked hazelnut is a multi-stemmed shrub that can grow to 15 feet tall and almost as wide. It takes its name from the husk that extends beyond the nut to form a beak. In the home landscape it takes well to pruning and for those looking for plants with multi-seasonal interest, the leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall. The nuts are edible—if you get them before the squirrels! The nuts were valuable enough to the native peoples that they were sometimes used for trade.
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Year-round planning continues as the Buck Lake Native Plant Garden grows. The most recent winter projects included planting of the pots and a survey completed by Adams & Goldsworthy Land Surveying, of Poulsbo, www.AGOLS.com. Jim Goldsworthy and Jason Brooks were in the field surveying to provide us with an accurate site plan.
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MY DONATION WHAT HAPPENS TO IT?
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By Chuck Strahm
n important question has come up that requires an answer. The question is: There is a list of “Funds” shown on the back page of the “Greater Hansville Log”, where do all those donations go, and what are they used for? Here’s a short answer: GHCC Membership dues: These monies are applied to the GHCC General Fund and are used to partially fund various programs and the publication of the Greater Hansville Log newsletter. Note: The total amount of dues collected annually does not completely cover the cost of publishing “The Log”. GHCC Annual Campaign Fund: These contributions are also applied to the General Fund and are used to pay for things like programs, building operation, maintenance, and upkeep. GHCC Endowment Fund: These contributions are applied to an account that is accumulating and will be invested to sustain the future of the Greater Hansville Community Center. The earned income from this fund will be applied as needed to the general fund. However, the principal will remain intact for the sole purpose of generating income. Hansville Log Production Expense Fund: These monies are applied directly toward the production of the Log which is one of our single largest operating expenses throughout the year. Membership dues and advertising income carry most of the expense, but direct contributions are very helpful. Remember that all the writing, editing, proof reading, labeling, etc. is done by a dedicated group of volunteers. Printing and mailing are the only expenses incurred. Education Scholarship Fund: Each year the Greater Hansville Community Center provides several scholarships to deserving students in our area. The number and size of the scholarships is dependent on the amount of monies raised for this purpose. Hansville Neighbors Luncheon Fund: These contributions go directly to supporting the monthly Neighbors Lunch. These funds go toward program costs and supplies like coffee, tableware, and decorations. Hansville Historical Project Fund: Volunteers have banded together to form a group that is dedicated to the preservation of Hansville’s colorful history. Contributions to this fund are used to purchase supplies such as binders, file folders, and for copying documents and creating displays that relate to Hansville’s early history. All of these funds are “pass through” funds: The Buck Lake Native Plant Garden Fund: Hansville Greenway Fund: Ladies Aid/Cemetery Fund: and the Little Boston Library Support Fund. The Community Center simply acts as a central collection point that provides administrative support to each of these volunteer groups. All monies donated to these funds are passed through directly to the designated organizations. Important Note: All contributions made to these funds qualify as tax deductible contributions to non-profit 501(c)3 organizations.
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GOT TALENT? aybe you sing, dance or play an instrument. Perhaps you fancy yourself an amateur magician, comedian or even juggler.
Serving Kitsap & Jefferson Counties for Over 20 years
We are looking for you. Please come share your special talents
at an Open Mic Night & Jam Session at the Greater Hansville Community Center on April 12 from 6 pm to 9 pm.
OFFICE (360)779-5205 CELL (360)509-4949
This is a free event open to all ages and styles. Previous performing experience not required.
bchandler@windermere.com www.bonniechandler.com
If you are too shy to perform then just come and enjoy all the home grown entertainment. Performance times are limited so please register in advance. Contact Darroll Gover (360)638-0102 or Marco Tyler (360)638-2010. Greater Hansville Community Center is located at 6778 Buck Lake Road NE in Hansville. May 2 & 3| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm| By Marga Baird
SPRING FLING MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 2 AND 3
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Rob Welsch
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Richard Heussy
Susan Gray Dunning
he first annual Spring Fling Art Fair will be held at the Greater Hansville Community Center (at Buck Lake County Park).
The fair, hosted by the Hansville Art and Craft Guild, will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days. It will include a wide variety of decorator items, hand crafted arts and crafts, along with yarn and sewn specialty gifts, plus a baked goods sale and cafe. Admission is free. Hope to see you there! Contact either Gale at 360-440-4184 / gale@giftsbygaleandcompany.com or Lynn at 360-638-0420
GHCC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE Each year the Greater Hansville Community Center awards scholarships in two categories. One or more scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors entering college, or to continuing undergraduate college students who wish to continue their education in an academic program. To qualify applicants must reside in the greater Hansville area which includes: Eglon, Hansville, Cliffside and Little Boston. Applications are available at the Kingston High School office or on line at www.hansville.org. Applications will be accepted through April 19, 2014. For more information contact: Fred or Jo Nelson at 360-638-0000.
boat names & numbers mail boxes signs & banners for events
Rich Heussy (360) 638-2884
Susan Dunning (360)362-9815
email: heussr@comcast.net website: heussr.wix.com/rich-art
Graphic Design Screen printing
MILKY WAY FARM GUEST HOUSE
Fully-Furnished Farmhouse for your Reunion, Retreat, Honeymoon, Meeting, or Vacation Getaway. Invite your Family and Friends! Sleeps 12+. 20 Acres of relaxation in Hansville.
Cinda & Erv Bakken (360) 638-1811
www.milkywayfarmguesthouse.com
Vacation Rental
Family coming? Need more space?
Classic 1940s fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath Point No Point vacation cabin just a 5 minute walk to the lighthouse park and miles of sandy beach. Nightly, weekly and monthly rates available. Two night minimum. Christy Mackey - cdmackey@comcast.net or 360 881-0474
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ere comes the Drop Off we’ve all been waiting for with great anticipation. Now you can get all those “extra” items boxed up and delivered to the Norwegian Point Park Boathouse and out of your storage area into ours. The boathouse will be open for you on March 8th, from 10 am to 2 pm, there will be many greeters with smiles and good backs to help unload your goodies. Remember if you have gently worn clothing please be sure it is clean and unspotted before donating it to the cause. We are also looking for shop tools, lamps, books, toys, puzzles, working small appliances, clean linens, and flat screen TVs. We cannot take old TVs or their cabinets, (new TVs do not fit in them), exercise equipment, (no one uses them anymore than you did), furniture made out of particle board, (it disintegrates in the damp of the boathouse), sleeper sofas, (they are no good without the mattress which we also do not take) and automobile parts such as tires, snow chains and batteries, etc. There are some other items we would rather not take like Christmas Trees and their stands and other Christmas items, (no one is thinking Christmas in August)!
BEEBE, ROBERTS & BRYAN, P.L.L.C. Attorneys at Law
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Hope to see you on March 8th!
Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Property Issues, Business, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate, Injury Claims, Insurance Issues, Workers Comp David A. Roberts
Rummage Sale Drop Off Dates for 2014 March 8, April 12, May 17, June 14 and July 12
Paul W. Bryan
Kingston (360) 297-4542
HERE COMES
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HANSVILLE’S COTTONTAIL!
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he Hunt will be at Buck Lake Park on April 19th starting at 10:00 am. Put us on the calendar. More next month!
SPRING FLING
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he Hansville Art and Craft Guild is looking for crafters for the first Spring Fling Art Fair scheduled to be held May 2nd and 3rd at the Greater Hansville Community Center (at Buck Lake County Park), especially crafters or artists that offer something to be used in the garden. Reserve your table now for this juried event. Contact either Gale at 360-440-4184 / gale@giftsbygaleandcompany.com or Lynn at 360-638-0420 for more information on the Spring Art Fair or to join the Hansville Art and Craft Guild.
CALENDAR
HC—Hansville Church LB—Little Boston Library NP—Native Plant Garden at Buck Lake Park
ABBREVIATIONS: CC—Greater Hansville Community Center DK—Driftwood Key Clubhouse ES—Historic Eglon Schoolhouse
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COFFEES HELD at the HANSVILLE GROCERY (HG): Men’s Koffee Klatch – 8:00 am Mon.-Sat. Better Half’s Coffee – 10:00 am Tuesdays Solitarians Coffee – 10:00 am Fridays
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10:30-11am Preschool Storytime -LB
2-3:30 -Legal 2:30 - 3:30 issues For Seniors- Crafternoon-LB CC
1-4 pm–Mah-Jongg Group-LB
noon-1pm-Book Group-LB 2:30 - 3:30Crafternoon-LB 7 pm–GHCC Board Mtg-CC
9:30 am–TOPS Weighin-HC
9:30 am–TOPS Weighin-HC
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11-3-Social Hour/ Lending Library -CC 11am-noon-Social Media Workshop-CC (see page 1)
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7:30 pm- Eglon Meeting-ES
April 2-GHCC Board Meeting April 9- NKPSA Meeting April 9- F & J Garden Club Meeting April 12-Rummage sale drop-off April 12 - Open Mic & Jam Session
April 17- Social Hour/ Lending Library April 18- Historical Society Meeting April 19- Neighbors Luncheon April 26 - Laidies Aid Meeting
For Greater Hansville Community Center rental information, event scheduling and Center usage coordination, please contact Jo Nelson at 638-0000 or email rental@hansville.org. This includes posting your event on the community and rental calendars.
GREATER HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER P.O. Box 133 Hansville, WA 98340 Dues: January - December 2014 Name #1: ___________________________________________ Email:______________________________________________ Name #2:___________________________________________ Email:______________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ IF BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP: Name of Bus./Org.____________________________________ Address:____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________ Donations are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to the Greater Hansville Community Center, mail this form along with your check to GHCC, PO Box 133, Hansville, WA 98340. The Greater Hansville Log is published monthly by The Greater Hansville Community Center, PO Box 133, Hansville, WA 98340, and is issued as a service to residents of the Greater Hansville Area. The deadline for all submissions is the 15th of the month prior to publication. We reserve the right to accept, reject or edit any article submitted for publication.
DUES AND SPECIAL SUPPORT: New Member:_____ Renewal:______ Membership – Single ($10.00) Membership – Family ($20.00) Membership – Business/Org. ($40.00) GHCC Annual Campaign Fund GHCC Endowment Fund Hansville Log Production Expense Fund Education Scholarship Fund Hansville Neighbors Luncheon Fund Hansville Historical Project Fund Norwegian Point Park Fund Buck Lake Native Plant Garden Fund Hansville Greenway Fund Ladies Aid/Cemetery Upkeep Fund Little Boston Library Support Fund TOTAL
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Newcomer Welcome Packets Newcomer welcome packets are available to new neighbors in the Hansville/Eglon/ Little Boston areas. If you are new to the area or if you know of a new family in your neighborhood, please contact Carolyn Barry at 253 820-1484 or carolynbarry@hotmail.com