Greater Hansville Community Center Located at Buck Lake Park 6778 Buck Lake Road, Hansville, WA 98340 Visit us on the web at
VOLUME XXXI ISSUE 7 July 2013
www.hansville.org
A Message From Your Board President You spoke and we listened! By Lois Lee, 2013 Board President
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ecently a telephone survey was conducted in the Greater Hansville area by volunteers. Today’s message will try to highlight the results of that survey for you. One hundred households gave opinions and were selected as randomly as was practical. “The Greater Hansville Community Center is very important and central to the concept of community!” One hundred percent of YOU gave this opinion. The Log is read and appreciated by 95% of you. YOU are aware of what the center is doing, you keep track mostly via the Log and friends and neighbors with some attention to signs in the area announcing events. For YOU, the Center is the “Fabric of this community; where we meet each other, is the cement of holding US together and does a lot”. Not only that but you approve of the board, the activities and the efforts. Thanks for the accolades! cont.on page 4
PICNIC IN THE PARK SHOW’ N SHINE CAR SHOW LIVE MUSIC, SNACK BAR, PIE CONTEST, GAMES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
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SUNDAY
JULY 21, 2013 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ark your calendar! Plan your family visits here in our special community of Hansville! This is a full day packed with something for everyone. All entertainment is free to the public and yours’ to
enjoy! Once again the SHOW’ N SHINE CAR SHOW will bring their finest, shiniest, vehicles for all to admire. They start arriving early and stay well into the afternoon. It’s a great group of people who have a great time showing us their prize possessions.
PICNIC IN THE PARK with LIVE MUSIC by the U.S. Navy’s Centennial Band and our own Hometown Band to entertain throughout the afternoon. Bring a blanket and your picnic basket and enjoy the days’ entertainment. Don’t want to make a picnic lunch? The SNACK BAR inside the Community Center will be open offering a selection of food and drink at very reasonable prices to make your picnic complete. GAMES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES! In charge of Games this year will be our very own Captain Coaster, Chuck Strahm! This man knows how to entertain the crowds of all ages. He has a new game for us to try. It’s called gutter racing! Many other traditional games for kids, teens, adults, and oldsters will be waiting to try your luck. Come give it a try! PIE CONTEST! New this year we’ll have our very first Pie Contest. Doesn’t that take you back to the old fashioned local picnic of years gone by? We’ll look for your favorite pie entry! Online registration and rules are on our website at www.hansville.org. See page 3 for more information about this great event!.
4th of July, 2013 8:30 - 11:30 AM at The Greater Hansville Community Center
menu: Pancakes Ham Scrambled Eggs Juice and Coffee Tickets at the Door! $6.00 for Adults $3.00 for children ages 3-10 Children under 3-FREE!
Last Rummage Sale Drop-off July 13 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Greater Hansville Community Center
JULY AT A GLANCE July 3–GHCC Board Meeting July 4-Red, White & Blue Breakfast July 4-Eglon Potluck July 10–NKPS Anglers Meeting July 13- LAST Rummage Sale Drop-off
July 21–Show ‘N Shine & Picnic In the Park July 24–Ladies Aid Meeting July 27-HLA Garden Tour
NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS
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"SAVE THE DATE" FOR THE
July 10| 6:00pm | By Don White, President
2013 WINE SOCIAL & AUCTION
NOT JUST FOR ANGLERS!
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uly is an extremely busy month for the North Kitsap Puget Sound Anglers. Crabbing begins July 1 (Open July 1-Sept. 2, Thursdays through Mondays only), and the coveted (Hatchery) Chinook open July 16. Prospects for both are excellent. Our regular monthly meeting at the Driftwood Key Clubhouse will be on July 10, with Social Hour getting underway at 6 pm. Two of our biggest events of the year will be held July 20: First is the Legend Derby, in honor of our good friend Jerry Allen. This is a joint effort between NKPSA and Driftwood Key, so you must be a member or guest of one of those organizations to participate. Tickets will be available at the Driftwood Key Harbormaster Office. The second event on the 20th is the Kid’s Bullhead Derby. ALL KIDS 14 and younger are welcome to participate. You do not have to be a member of any organization to join in and have a great time! The competition will be from 1130-1230 at the Driftwood Key Marina. $1 covers the entry fee along with a hot dog and a beverage (don’t forget the coupon that you got at DK Days. Kids need to have a parent or guardian with them on the docks, wear a PFD, bring a fishing pole and a bucket to hold their catch. There will be tons of great prizes, so no participant will go home empty-handed! For more information, email NKPSA@Comcast.net July 24| 9:30 am | By Deb Anderson and Lois Lee
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he Hansville Ladies Aid wants to thank those who attended our Garden Party Dinner and Dance on June 1. Judging from the smiles on your faces, you had a good time. Many volunteers had a huge hand in making this night a big treat. The decorations were spectacular, the food was good, the music was just plain fun and the raffle baskets were a hit. Mike and Jeanne Shea are pictured under the arbor they designed and built which will find itself in a number of uses in the future at the community center Mark your calendar for our next fundraiser on July 27, 2013 our annual “ Garden Tour “. This year our “ Garden Tour “ is dedicated to the memory of Virginia Smith. Six beautiful gardens will be on display. You can buy tickets for this event from HLA members at the Hansville Store or Dragonfly Farms Nursery. If you need help contact Pam McAllister at 638-0297 or Deb Anderson at 638-1836. Come join us at our monthly meeting on July 24, 2013 at the Driftwood Key Clubhouse at 9:30am. Hope to see you there!
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id you have a great time last year? OR did you miss out?
We are hard at work to fine tune this year's event and based on your suggestions we are making improvements. Most importantly this should be fun for attendees. The Wine, Food and Socializing are at the top of our list. What started with our community friends Carolyn and Tom Anderson from the Hansville Store as a simple wine tasting, has now become the second biggest fund raiser for the GHCC. With that in mind we are exploring many new unique auction items and guess who will be back? Yes, Don White auctioneer extraordinair with his black t-shirt and tails. It promises to be an exciting evening even if you don't drink wine. Put Saturday November 2 on your calendar for great wine, food and fun.
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By Jackie Holbrook
early Donation Letter - The Eglon Improvement Club yearly donation letter has been mailed out, along with the calendar of events for the next twelve months. We want to thank those of you who have quickly sent a return. As board members we promise that we will continue to work hard to maintain the Eglon Schoolhouse in a condition that we can all be proud of and to carry on the traditional events that are so important to the strength of our community. We do not rent the Schoolhouse to out-side parties, but residents who are members of the Eglon Improvement Club may use the building for personal activities such as birthday parties, showers, memorial services and weddings. Reservations may be made through Jackie Holbrook. Upcoming Events - Our Wednesday Beach Nights are up and running, so throw together a quick picnic dinner and join us at the beach one Wednesday night this summer. The fire will be hot and ready for your hot dogs and marshmallows by 6 pm. The well attended 4th of July Potluck will begin at 2:00 pm giving neighbors time to attend the Kingston 4th of July Parade. If this is your first chance to join us for a potluck remember to bring your own plates, utensils and a potluck dish to share. Coffee and juice will be provided. And finally, the Eglon Community Yard Sale is coming up on Saturday, July 13 from 9 am to 2 pm. There is still plenty of time for you to sort through your storage areas for treasures your neighbors might find useful, unique or something they need! If the weather is nice we’ll be outside, and if questionable we’ll hold the sale inside. We’ll have tables for your use, but you will need to do your own set up and selling for the day. If you are interested in participating please give Jackie Holbrook a call at 638-1949.
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| NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS| PIE BAKING CONTEST AT PICNIC IN THE PARK By Gary Dion SUNDAY, JULY 21,11:00 am TO 12:30 pm Come and Taste a Bit of Times Gone By
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emember those days of a Picnic in the Park, when Mom would have a basket-full of surprises and love packed, just waiting to be served in the great outdoors. One thing that nearly every picnic had to offer up was a fresh pie. The season itself warranted it, bountiful with fruits and berries, it was a staple of a picnic. History notes pies as being made thousands of years ago, when they were used to preserve meats, and to transport foods during long travels. Often times birds, vegetables, and spices were the common fillings, rather than the fruit, berries and nuts, we think of today. Many pies today are still filled with meats and vegetables and are served as a main course rather than desserts. Until the time round baking vessels were developed, the standard pie was either baked in a square or rectangle shape. The phrase, "cutting corners" is thought to have come from the baking world when the first round pies were baked. Reviving a bit of the olden days, the Greater Hansville Community Center has added a PIE Baking Contest to our Show’ N Shine and Picnic in the Park event this year. Bakers from all over, both home and commercial, can compete for the distinction of having baked Hansville's Best Pie, which gives them the bragging rights for a year until the next Picnic in the Park rolls around. To compete, simply bake two like pies, bring them to the registration table on the day of the Picnic, and we'll do the rest. One pie will be used for judging by a very select group of your friends and neighbors. The other pie will go to the snack bar where, for a donation, patrons of the event can enjoy what we hope will be a wide variety of pies. For those not wanting to compete, we will gladly accept donated pies to be served at the snack bar. Your donations help to continue the programs of the Greater Hansville Community Center, such as scholarships to local students, public events for the community, and upkeep of the Center itself. So come join the fun of the Show ‘N Shine and Picnic in the Park with live music, and support the programs that help us bring you other programs and events throughout the year. Rules can be found on the Community Center’s website, www. hansville.org, or pick up a copy including a registration form at the Hansville Grocery. Contact contest organizer, Gary Dion, 360-860-1586.
GUTTER BOAT REGATTA
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By Chuck Strahm
here will be a new fun event for this year's Picnic in the Park. We will have a Gutter Boat Regatta. You're asking what this is? It's a couple of 10 foot lengths of rain gutter material set up on saw horses that are full of water. Small sail boats are then blown down the length of the gutter to win a small prize at the end of the race. It's loads of fun for all ages and doesn't necessarily reward the person with the most wind. Come on out and give it a try. It's free and GHCC provides everything but the giggles.
THE NAVY BAND NORTHWEST AND THE HOMETOWN BAND PERFORMING AT THE PICNIC IN THE PARK
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hat could be more wonderful than relaxing and listening to live music with friends or family at Greater Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake's Picnic in the Park on Sunday, July 21? You might even bring your lounging chairs or a blanket. The Navy Band Northwest's Ceremonial band which is the core of the Navy Band Northwest will delight us as they perform traditional "military band" music. The eighteen to twenty one instrumentalists, accompanied by vocalists, will play patriotic music for our enjoyment. The Hometown Band founded in 1982 in Kingston for the 4th of July parade, will enrich our day as they play from their selections of traditional concert music, military marches, patriotic songs and maybe even occasional jazz. Hope to see you there listening to the music and maybe even tapping your toes.
SIGN INSTALLATION
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By Fred Nelson
new sign was installed on the front of the old fishing resort boat house at Norwegian Point Park in Hansville. An installation and thank you ceremony to the volunteers was held June 13th. More than fifty people attended the event including Commissioner Rob Gelder and Kitsap Parks Manager Jim Dunwiddy. The new sign was made by members of the Norwegian Point Park Volunteers, a committee of the Greater Hansville Community Center. A group of the volunteers decided to make a new sign that would reflect the history of the once popular fishing resort. The effort was coordinated by Connie Gordon and Jo Nelson. According to Gordon, “It was a real challenge trying to duplicate the unique hand painted lettering style on the old sign , since many of the letters had just disappeared, but after many hours of work we made it look similar to what it did decades ago.” The new sign features metal sculptures of a salmon and crabs made by Jerry King and a painting of one of the resort’s rental boats by artist Jerry Dalphonso. The volunteer committee has been working on beautification projects for more than a year, including painting the three old cabins , clearing blackberries and planting flower beds.. The old boat house roof was repaired and new electrical wiring installed by George Briese. Now that the painting and the new sign are completed, the committee has several more projects planned for this summer. The Greater Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake Park is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization and donations earmarked for Norwegian Point Park are tax deductable. Donations can be sent to GHCC, P.O. Box 133, Hansville, WA 98340.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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RUMMAGE SALE
August 10 & 11
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he last drop off day before the big sale will be on Saturday, July 13 from 10 AM to 2 PM. We really hope you will consider donating your gently used items that you no longer need to share with others who will want to adopt them. Remember these items help to support your community center.
There is still lots of room in our boathouse to store your items, so call us if you want to arrange pick up for furniture items or drop them off at the Norwegian Point Park Boathouse during the drop off. Bring your other smaller items to the annex at Buck Lake Park. We have people ready to sort out and carefully package your items into departments which include: clothing, crafts, home décor, tools, garden, lamps, books, toys, puzzles, videos, games, collectibles, linens, personal items, small appliances, electronics, sporting goods, cameras, artwork and a variety of other household items including kitchenware. We wanted to list what we do gladly receive. Those larger items that we don’t take include wood stoves, and CRT-type TVs. If you have any of the following, you might wish to contact us for more information on possible disposal fees for large appliances, and computer items. The donation of a car, truck and similar items needs discussion. Contact Lois Lee 638-1973 for more information. Or call Tony Atkinson at 638-0247.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE continued from page 1 YOU did make comments on some of the events: You liked the inclusion of families and the wide variety of offerings. You would however like to see some that specifically appeal to mothers, ask some activities be held on weekends and early evenings to accommodate working families, and suggested dances for teens. Also suggested was a speaker series on a variety of topics and possibly some exercise classes. We plan to work on these suggestions in the near future. We asked your opinion about three strategies the Center has been trying to raise funds to assure that the community center will remain central to this community. We wondered if you preferred an annual campaign, working on an endowment and/or continuing to proceed as we always have with events, rental fees and membership fees. You really said “YES” to all three; feedback was that all three work!
GREATER HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER | 6778 BUCK LAKE ROAD, HANSVILLE, WA 98340 BOARD MEMBERS:
WEB ADDRESS: WWW.HANSVILLE.ORG
President
Lois Lee
638-1973 All Board Members
ghcc@hansville.org
VP-Events
Connie Gordon
271-6166 Advisory Council
ghaadvisorycouncil@hansville.org
VP-Membership
Chuck Strahm
638-2882 GHCC Calendar
calendar@hansville.org
VP-Community Affairs
Jack Christofferson
638-2646 GHCC Rental
rental@hansville.org
Secretary
Jane Smith
638-2315 Greater Hansville Log
log@hansville.org
Treasurer
Mike Bryant
638-0120 Webmasters
webmaster@hansville.org
638-0707 ORGANIZATIONS:
Trustee
Don Lynch
Trustee
Carolyn Barry
Past President
Judy Tallman
638-2961 Flotsam & Jetsam Garden Club Pres. Celia Grether
Book Sale Drop-Off
Mike Bryant
638-0120 Hansville Cemetery (Pres.|VP) Dagmar Brauer | 638-2163
Publicity
Sandra Larsen
638-1064 Hansville Greenway
Van Bergen
710-7678
Events Advisor
Debra Bean
638-0142 Hansville Nature Adventures
Mary Pitroff
860-1341
Facilities | Maintenance
Fred Nelson
638-0000 Hansville Neighbors Luncheon Evie Nelson
638-2641
Greater Hansville Log
Susan Dunning
638-2421
COMMITTEES:
253-820-1484 Art & Craft Guild
Pres. Lynn Hix
Foulweather Bluff Conservancy Howie O’Brien
638-0420 881-0298 638-2950 M. Moyer | 638-1405
362-9815 Helping Hands
Pres. Kathie Jo Graves
Newcomer Welcome Packets Debra Bean
638-0142 Ladies Aid
Pres. Pam McAllister
638-0297
Rental | Reservations
Jo Nelson
638-0000 Medical Equipment Lending
Marian Malonson
638-1204
Rummage Sale
Lois Lee
638-1973 No Sews
Barbara Sims
638-1476
Scholarship Committee
Jo Nelson
638-0000 Signs for House Numbers
Allen Otto
638-2372
PHONE NUMBERS:
Post Office: 638-2666 | Hansville Fire Hall: 638-2263 | Burn Ban: 297-4888 | Transfer Station: 638-2710
GREENWAY | EVENTS
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July 13 | 10:00 am | By Laurie Yamamura
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HANSVILLE GREENWAY UPDATE
uly is here and I hope the sun is out (the sun is actually always shinning) and giving us vitamin D to boost our outlook. Just not having to wear or carry a jacket makes me happy. I want to announce that on Saturday, July 13 there will be a 3-4 mile hike planned by two trail stewards. Meet in Buck Lake parking lot at 10 am. Bring water to keep hydrated and snacks to keep your energies up. Depending on the interest shown, the walk can be a leisurely two hours long or it could be one hour depending on the weather. The Greenway is one place to cool off if our July temperatures are on the warm side. I am hoping that families and individuals will indulge in things like geo caching, hiking, running or playing games in either Bear Meadow or Otter Meadow, like hide and seek or tag or find hidden treasures that are brought from home. Or how about throwing multiple balls of two different color into the meadow and then having team members try to gather them back into a pile in 2 minutes and the team that gathers the most is the winner. But here is something fun to do in your backyard. I happened across a youtube video about rock balancing. The first video is called “Michael Grab – Balancing the Stones” and it is 4:04 minutes long. It shows him stacking rocks in a creek and they are not the flat ones that people usually like to stack. They are the oddest shaped rocks and his technique is to find the indentation, or seam or bump of the rocks and he tries to locate a balance point. The second video is called “A brief visit with Michael Grab and his GRAVITY GLUE.mov.” This video gives you more of an explanation of his technique and shows him in the river with kids going by on inner tubes. Hope you watch at least one of these videos and head out to your back yard or any park and try some rock balancing. I’ve been trying my hand at it and have successfully gotten up to five odd shaped rocks balanced. A side benefit other than having fun is that the technique is quite meditative. Remember to check your local libraries for books that you can take into the Greenway to identify birds, trees, frogs and plants. As I write this article the salmonberry bushes have already sprouted pale peach colored berries but they are not quite ripe so my hope is that by the time you get this Log that they will be a little more sweeter and ready to pick. Stewards have been busy sprucing up the Greenway. Clearing trails of slippery fallen branches or any fallen tree, and making sure that stairs at the Lower Hawk’s Pond platform are in good shape. We are still looking for more stewards so if you enjoy being outdoors get in touch with us hansvillegreenway.org. Two reminders include keeping your dog safe on a leash while in the Greenway and also that motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trails. We normally like to provide trail maps but we have one map holder vandalized twice in one month. Bear with us while we decide on another location for this map box. “A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves.” Marcel Proust We welcome you to come visit the Greenway come rain or shine ‘cause no matter where you go there is beauty to behold.
Buck Lake Native Plant Garden By Susan L. Harrington, Communications Chair
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ake a look at the twinberry that is planted next to a boulder at the southern entrance to the Buck Lake Native Plant Garden. Last September we found its tubular yellow flowers still blooming at the tips of the branches while the glossy black-purple pairs of berries—framed by conspicuous maroon bracts—ripened further down the branch. The bright flowers provide late season nectar for humming birds while the berries provide food for other birds and wildlife. Here’s an excellent shrub for partial to full shade; it does not like full sun. And if you have a shady slope that needs stabilizing, Lonicera involucrata has good soil-binding qualities. This shrub can be rather scraggly growing anywhere from two to seven feet. When identifying the plant you will note why it has the name twinberry. In fact, everything on this deciduous shrub grows in opposite pairs, from its branches and leaves, to its flowers and berries. Rainfall will determine the appearance of the leaves. In the coastal areas with high precipitation the leaves can be leathery and dark green while in our Puget Sound they are more likely to be thin and brighter green. The Buck Lake Native Plant Garden is enjoying an increasing reputation as an educational destination garden showcasing the use of native plants in the landscape. The Garden continues to host educational tours by groups from across the county and beyond. The Buck Lake Native Plant Garden: don’t miss this jewel in your own back yard!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS | LIBRARY
HANSVILLE PAIRS BRIDGE By Judy Tallman This year’s bridge games are completed. Donna Anderson had the high score. Jack Tallman was second. Both received gift certificates to Hansville Grocery’s Hansgrill. The group voted to donate their dues, minus expenses, to the Greater Hansville Community Center’s Endowment Fund to benefit the long range financial health of the Center. The Center Board appreciates the support of its partner organizations. Bridge games will begin again in the fall. If you would like to join the group who plays throughout the winter in member’s homes, please contact Judy Tallman @ 638-2961. All levels welcome.
HANSVILLE COASTERS August 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm The Coaster Games are open to kids of ALL ages. Take a look at the rules at Hansville.org for details.
WANTED: Volunteers are needed to work at the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at least four hours a month. You can partner with a spouse or friend to work your shifts. You will be giving information about tourism and selling fishing licenses. It is a fun time. Contact Coleen Carey (360) 860-1861. CHECK IT OUT AT YOUR LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY |
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ibrary staff members feel so fortunate LIBRARY HOURS to have solid support from our local organizations. Our Plant and Book Mon......................... 1 pm - 8 pm ......................10 am - 6 pm Sale would not have been possible with- Tues. ....................... 1 pm - 8 pm out the truckloads of donations from Flot- Wed. Thurs ...................... 1 pm - 5 pm sam and Jetsam Garden Club for the third Friday...................... 1 pm - 6 pm year in a row. Kingston Garden Club con- Sat. ......................... 9 am - 1 pm tributed plants as well. Volunteers ferried Sun. ................................Closed the plants to the library, set everything up, Closed July 4th! and assisted customers. This year’s Sum31980 Little Boston Road NE mer Reading Program for youth is made possible in part by the Greater Hansville Kingston, WA 98346 Community Center and the Port Gamble Phone: 360-297-2670 S’Klallam Foundation. Every child who reads 10 hours this summer will receive a paperback book thanks to our caring community. Please enjoy our July programs; many are family events!
By Tomi Whalen, Branch Manager
Whether it’s comedy, unforgettable characters, original music, or amazing variety acts, Eric Haines puts on a spectacular show that truly has something for everyone. Teen Gaming: Fri., July 19, 1-3p.m. Come to play video and board games. All games are rated Teen and under. Snacks provided. Ages 12 through teens. Louie Foxx: Weds., July 24, 1:30p.m. in the Gym by the library. Voted one of Seattle’s best live entertainers by Parent Map, Louie’s interactive and hilarious magic show will bring a smile to children of all ages.
Legos @ the Library: Wed., July 24, 3:30-5p.m. Love Legos? Drop in for a fun summer afternoon full of free play and Lego build-it challenges!
Little Boston Book Group: Wed., July 3, 11a.m. Discussion will be on Travels with Charley, In Search of America by John Pacific Science Center: Tues., July 30, 10:30a.m What are crystals and how are they formed? Discover the properties of these Steinbeck. special minerals as you see, touch, sort and examine crystals Storytime & Craft: Tues., July 2, 9, & 23, 10:30-11:30a.m. Come that you grow yourself! Space for this program is limited; please for a morning full of reading, rhymes, songs, and a fun craft register by calling (360) 297-2670. after storytime! Pre-readers can count storytime books towards their summer-reading hours. Siblings and other family mem- Crafternoon: Weds., 2:30-3:30p.m. Bring your handwork projects and check out new craft books. bers welcome.
The Strong People-A Historical Overview: Mon., July 15, 6-7p.m. All Kitsap Regional Library Branches will be closed on July 4th Ron Charles, former Tribal Council Chairman, and one of the for Independence Day. Please visit our website www.krl.org or authors of The Strong People, a History of the Port Gamble call us at 360-297-2670 to confirm program information. S’Klallam Tribe, will be at the Little Boston Library to talk about See you at the library! this important new book. Eric Haines: Tues., July 16, 10:30a.m. in the Gym by the library.
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NORTH KITSAP FIRE & RESCUE
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By Michelle LaBoda
OR A SAFE HOLIDAY, LEAVE FIREWORKS TO THE PROFESSIONALS – We’d prefer that folks support the large community displays produced by trained pyrotechnicians to avoid the kinds of injuries and fires that result every year from amateur displays. But, in the event that you choose to use fireworks, please keep safety and consideration for others in mind. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO LEAD THE PARADE – Help NKF&R firefighters support Kingston’s Fourth of July Celebration by making your donation to that cause through us. For every dollar donated, you’ll get a chance to win either a deluxe Fourth of July Parade package or one of our famous birthday parties. The parade package includes reserved parking for one car and special seating for four at the Cup and Muffin, two seats aboard our flagship fire engine as it leads the parade, and refreshments. This is a priceless opportunity to enjoy our local celebration in style. We donate a limited number of our birthday parties to local charity auctions where these soughtafter packages often sell for over $500 each. Included are invitations, fire-themed decorations, party “helmets,” firethemed treat bags, firefighter games, cake, ice cream and – for the birthday girl or boy – a ride in the fire engine. Make your donation at our headquarters fire station during regular business hours or call Michèle LaBoda at (360)297-3619 to make alternate arrangements for your tickets, and you’ll be entered into the drawing which will be held at 5:00 p.m. on July 3 at Tiny Town. SUMMER BURN BANS – Weather experts are predicting an exceptionally difficult wildland fire season this year. Although the region remains well-hydrated as of this writing, it only takes a few days of warm temperatures to heighten fire danger. To check on the status of fire danger burn bans, see our website (www.nkfr.org) or follow us on Facebook. You can also call our 24-hour outdoor burn information line at (360)297-4888. All three resources are updated as soon as there’s a change in burn ban status
Friends Of Point No Point Lighthouse | By Libby Anderson, Board Member
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ear Two of our Point No Point Lighthouse School Outreach Program was a success! We were able to expand from classroom presentations (Year One) to also include field trips to the lighthouse and the nearby birding trail. Again, we contacted the nearest schools which are Wolfle and Gordon Elementary Schools in Kingston. This allowed us to stretch our $1,000 field trip grant monies awarded by The Suquamish Tribe and The Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse. We provided this enriching outreach experience to the first grade classes of Allyson Carter and Donna Sanman; the first/second combination class of AnnBeth Whited, and the second grade classes of Judi Enright and Susan Huntington.
grade level. Many examples of life long ago and life today were used to compare and contrast these history standards. The children also had the opportunity to role play an Inspection Day in order to reinforce the importance of all people living at the lighthouse from the keeper to his wife and children.
The birding trail walk incorporated such science concepts as habitat, adaptation, ecosystems, and the wetlands being a “biological supermarket”. The species of birds observed varied over the five field trips. Seeing eagles was always a delight, as well as sightings of great blue heron, barn swallows, osprey and widgeons. The sparrow, whether it the white crowned or song, was the species most viewed. The one field trip with over 30 mile an hour winds had the children on the trail thankful for Once at the lighthouse, the class was divided so that half would their turn inside the lighthouse. We are currently evaluating this go on the birding trail with docent Peggy Dow and the other year’s efforts in order to provide a very successful Year Three of half in the lighthouse with me. Once inside the fog signal room, the Point No Point Lighthouse School Outreach Program. the presentation continued to be matched to the civics, geography, history and economics state standards for that specific
HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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By Carol Gates
oin us at Hansville Community Church on Sundays for Worship service which starts at 10:00 am. Nursery is provided for infants and toddlers. Preschoolers and children’s Church for ages 5-11 year olds. College/young adults (post high-school) meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Youth (6th-12th grade) meet on Fridays at 7:00 pm.
CALENDAR
Page 8 ABBREVIATIONS: CC—Greater Hansville Community Center DK—Driftwood Key Clubhouse ES—Historic Eglon Schoolhouse
Sunday
30 JUNE
HC—Hansville Church LB—Little Boston Library NP—Native Plant Garden at Buck Lake Park
Monday
1
July 2013
Tuesday
2
10:30-11:30 Storytime & Craft-LB
1-4 pm–Mah-Jongg Group-LB
Wednesday
Thursday
3
4
2:30-3:30 pm–Crafternoon-LB
Red, White & Blue Breakfast- CC
11am-Book Group-LB
8:30 - 11:30am
DK 7 pm–GHCC Board Mtg-CC
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89 am–Buck Lake
Native Plant Garden Work Party-NP
910:30-11:30 Storytime 10
1
1-4 pm–Mah-Jongg Group-LB
9:30 am–TOPS Weighin-HC
Friday
Saturday
5
6
12
13
2:30-3:30 pm–Crafternoon-LB
10-2 Last Rummage Sale Drop- Off -CC 10am-Hike the Greenway Trailmeet at Buck Lake Park
6 pm–NKPS Anglers Mtg-DK
1-4 pm–Mah-Jongg Group-LB
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11
& Craft-LB
1 pm–Need to Knit-DK
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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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9:30 am–TOPS Weigh- 1-3pm-Teen in-HC Gaming- LB
6-7pm-The Strong People- A Historical Overview-LB
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9 am–Buck Lake Native Plant Garden Work Party-NP
10:30-11:30 Storytime & Craft-LB
9:30 am–TOPS Weighin-HC
HLA Garden Tour
1:30pm-Louie Foxx-LB(gym) 2:30-3:30 pm–Crafternoon-LB 3:30-5pm-Legos at the Library
1 pm–Need to Knit-DK
Lake Park
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Upcoming Events:
9:30 am–Ladies Aid MeetingDK
August 7- GHCC Board Meeting August 10 & 11- Rummage Sale August 14 - NKPSA Meeting
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9:30 am–TOPS Weighin-HC
August 24- Hansville Coasters August 28 - Hansville Ladies 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.
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COMMUNITY NEWS | TIPS
“HANSVIEWS”
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BY JIM WARREN
ART ELLISON
FREE HANSVILLE-AREA ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD
ABE COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, LLC
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any of you have heard that Microsoft will be releasing a Windows 8 upgrade. Here is what I have heard about it:
The word is that the update will be released June 26th. Looks at this time that there will not be the old, familiar “Start” button. But that could change. As I mentioned previously, there are ways to get your start button back.
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ooks like they are working to make the interface more user-friendly. Things like allowing you to change tile sizes on the start screen, making more backgrounds available, allowing you to use your lock screen as a slideshow (in effect making the computer into a digital picture frame without actually logging on), having more ways to view multiple screens, and having the ability to change what the corners of your screen do. For instance, you can tell the computer to show all the apps by moving the mouse to a corner. Just so you know, I have not seen the release, only read of it, so your experience may differ from what I have written here. I do not use Windows 8 on a regular basis. I use Windows 7 but run Windows 8 in a virtual machine (this means I have, in effect, a computer within my computer and can be looking at Windows 7 and Windows 8 at the same time). I’ll do the upgrade when it is available. As always, to view all our tips, go to www.abeconsultants.com/ resources.htm.
WHY VANDALISM? B Y VAN BERGAN
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lthough vandalism in Greater Hansville is quite rare compared to many places, it’s disconcerting when it happens. The Hansville Greenway has seen some incidents over the past few years, mostly defacement of signs, but lately it’s gotten worse. Back in March the large plexiglas cover over the map at the meadow kiosk inside Buck Lake Park trailhead was broken. At the end of May, the new map holder inside the Ponderosa trailhead was smashed. It was replaced and promptly smashed again, so there will no longer be maps at the Ponderosa trailhead.
Richard Heussy
Vinyl Signs
Susan Gray Dunning
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
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emember using community bulletin boards - with 3x5 cards and leaflets - in local grocery stores, church hallways, break-rooms at work, around school campuses, etc.? Help wanted, teens seeking work, events, prowler alerts, lost pets (and free pets), rentals, and much, much more. Now, digital bulletin boards are MUCH MORE USEFUL! "Hansviews" is the one serving the Greater Hansville / North Kitsap area. It's free, fast, open to all, and easy to use. See http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/hansviews/ . (Click on blue headlines to read their full messages.) "Hansviews" was only created in May, but already includes, for instance: * information about the Assessor's plan to put photos of our homes online * how to find detailed information about ships passing Hansville * sources of very local weather data, in Hansville and Driftwood Key * how to find the best gas prices, especially when traveling * a proposal to increase taxes on satellite television services * contact information for local and state officials (including the Assessor) and more. To post messages and receive them (if you wish), click "Join This Group". It requires a free Yahoo ID, but you can invent one; never use it again, and keep your real identity and email address completely hidden. Thousands of Yahoo groups have been in use by millions of people for most of two decades - no viruses, no spam, no unsolicited email, etc. Online forums like "hansviews" serve thousands of communities - both geographic and special-interest. They can deliver messages by email (if you request it) as soon as they are "posted" - especially useful for distributing time-sensitive information. They also archive the messages for those preferring to scan them only when convenient - from anyplace, anytime, 24/7, using any web-browser. If you have questions, please email Jim Warren <jwarren@ well.com
GHCC IS READY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
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our Community Center is an event facility perfect for all kinds of occasions such as meetings, weddings, Richard Heussy Susan Gray Dunningdinners and receptions, reunions, parties, luncheons, 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.
Jeanne and Mike Shea under an arbor that they designed and built which is now available for wedding renters to use (at a fee).
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MorganStanley Kingston Financial Center, LLC. 10950 NE State Hwy 104, Ste 203 Kingston, WA 98346 360-297-5180
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Serving Kitsap & Jefferson Counties for Over 20 years OFFICE (360)779-5205 CELL (360)509-4949 bchandler@windermere.com www.bonniechandler.com
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
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Residential Commercial Interior Exterior Painting Pressure Washing
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. $150/ night with a two night minimum, 3 night minimum for holidays.
weekly rates available
Christy Mackey - cdmackey@comcast.net or 360 881-0474
Rob Welsch
Owner
P 360.297.8168 C 360.981.8814
Windjammer Construction Jeff Eddy, General Contractor
(360) 638-2050
Remodels sherrig@windermere.com www.HansvilleHomes4Sale.com
Custom Spas Decks and Patios Marine Carpentry Furniture & Cabinetry Garden Accessories
Serving Hansville since 1980 windjammerconst@hotmail.com
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KITSAP PROPANE SPECIALIZING IN UNDERGROUND PROPANE TANK INSTALLATION
Need your own tank filled? Call for current propane prices Phone (360) 286-5502 or (360) 638-1313
GREATER HANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER P.O. Box 133 Hansville, WA 98340 Dues: January - December 2013 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.
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