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January 2009

Contents:Arts and Entertainment 25

Bay Club 23

Beach Club 20

Chamber of Commerce 28

Editor’s Keyboard 2

Golf News 33

Mariners’ News 32

Port Ludlow Associates 29

Port Ludlow Village Council 18

Village Activities 16

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Late Bloomers of AUGUST Brighten Januaryby Barbara Wagner-Jauregg, Publicist

Why would you think of AUGUST in January? Perhaps that was the thought of Vancouver Review music writer Ed Farolan, who upon attending an AUGUST concert, asked himself, “Who da...are these women?” You may wonder the same thing! AUGUST is four seasoned singer-songwriters—Rae Armour, Beverly Elliott, Linda Kidder and Meg Tennant—and you can hear them on Saturday, January 24, 8:00 p.m., at the Bay Club when Performing Arts in Port Ludlow presents this foursome in concert. Later describing the performance Farolan saw, he said, “Really funny, they got the audience howling...the concert was delightful and entertaining.”

Women will relate without a doubt and men just might learn something about their wives, daughters and friends while listening to songs on universal themes by these four talented inde-pendent recording artists who decided to come together after years of successful solo careers.

Calling themselves late bloomers, Armour and Elliott admit to being somewhere between the ages of 45 and 60. They met 15 years ago in Vancouver’s musical circuit, playing cover tunes at dingy bars sometimes six nights a week. While spending an afternoon with Tennant, they lamented that despite careers, motherhood and mortgage payments, none of them had lost their passion for creating song. They had, however, lost some motivation. In spite of their day jobs—Armour is a realtor, Tennant a gold commissioner, handling claims—they couldn’t let go of the music. Only Elliott had combined a music and acting career earning her living in theater, but all were unsure of where they were heading musically. Then Armour had an epiphany, “Why don’t we sing together?”

Things are still cookin’ in the hen house with AUGUST. Submitted photo

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Chimacum Schools Ask for Levy Passageby Mike Blair, Superintendent of Chimacum Schools

Friends and neighbors in our wonderful community of Port Ludlow: Please take a few minutes to learn about the replacement levy we are taking to the voters on Tuesday, February 3. The levy is the heart and soul of providing quality basic education and is critical for the continuation of the various educational programs for the students of Chimacum.

Our current maintenance and operations levy expires in 2009. The District is asking for a two-year levy replace-ment that includes a modest inflationary 5 percent in-crease in each of the two years to help offset increasing costs. This is not a new levy but will be replacing the expiring levy that was passed by voters in 2006.

Currently, the State of Washington provides approximate-ly 75 percent of the cost of basic education to local school districts. Therefore, communities around the State have been expected (by our legislators) to be active in the sup-port of a student’s education through local levies. Levy approval allows districts to keep educational services close to current levels.

I also would like to note that our levy dollars support library resources, technology and highly capable learning opportunities. In addition, the levy helps provide for the students in the classroom through lower class sizes, text-book adoptions, supplies and materials. Extra-curricular and interscholastic activities are funded by levy support. These include band, music, drama, and sports, the Science Olympiad, Chimacum Choice and Destination Imagina-tion. The levy also helps provide much needed funding to maintain facilities and grounds.

I will be sending you a levy fact sheet prior to your receiving the ballots that will be mailed on Wednesday, January 14. We appreciate your taking the time to con-sider the importance and impact of this ballot request.

As always we welcome and invite you to visit our won-derful campus to see the great work of our staff and students. You also may run into one of the many great

Proposed Levy Collection Rate per $1,000 Year Amount Assessed Valuation 2010 $2,037,000 $0.957 2011 $2,139,000 $1.000

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From the Editor’s Keyboardby Beverly Browne, Editor-in-Chief

This month the Voice received a plea from Chimacum School District Superintendant, Mike Blair about the upcoming school levy. Normally we don’t print guest editorials, but in consultation with other staff members, I decided to break the rules. Mike’s comments are included in this issue of the Voice. (See adjacent column.)

The education of our children is important to them, their families, their community and their country. A democracy is impossible without an educated populace who can read about events, assess issues and make rational choices about their government and the people that run it. They cannot do that without education. A central function of education is to provide the tools children need to become fully functioning adults and community members. It is costly but it is an investment that pays off at all levels, at home rather than at distant locations.

We are in a period of recognized recession. Families are understandably concerned about their homes and their jobs. Unemployment nationwide is at a 15-year high. Inflation in the United States has declined, but purchas-ing power has declined more. It may seem unreasonable for any organization to ask for money when the economy is under such threat; however, in this editor’s opinion we should take the longer view. Economies rise and fall. When this one rises again, we need to be ready to take ad-vantage of the opportunities it presents with an educated workforce.

U.S. News and World Report recently printed its ratings of colleges, universities and high schools in the United States. “Best school” recognition for high schools was based on serving the entire student body, average stu-dents, disadvantaged students and college-bound students. The only school in Washington to make the top 30 list was the International Community School in Kirkland (rank of 24). Lack of performance relative to other coun-tries in math and science is legend. Turning this situation around requires more investment, not less.

Your vote is your sacred duty and private decision. But please consider Mr. Blair’s arguments when you vote in February. Ask yourself what kind of world you want to live in, a hard-scrabble world or one of hope and promise. Invest in the future of our children, the future of our state and the future of our country by voting for schools. The views expressed in this column are this Editor’s alone and should not be construed to necessarily represent the views of every volunteer member of the Voice staff.

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volunteers from our communities, like Port Ludlow, that are a tremendous help to our district. My wife Judy and I have felt very blessed to live and work in a community like Port Ludlow. We hope that this coming year will be filled with happiness and health for all you good folks. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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PLUSH Ranked #2 at Investors Fair! At the recent Puget Sound Chapter (PSC) of Better Investing Investors Fair held at the Meydenbauer Cen-ter in Bellevue, the Port Ludlow Unified Share Holder (PLUSH) Investment Club placed number two in the top ten of the portfolio contest with a Compounded Annual Return (CAR) of 2.90 percent. Only four clubs of the approximately 350 clubs in the PSC that entered their portfolios this year had a positive return. The #1 Club had a CAR of 25.69 percent! As most investors know this has been and is a very challenging year to achieve a positive return, but there are some winners.

The PLUSH Investment Club was organized in 1998 and during the past ten years has placed in the top ten several times including being #1 twice. Last year it ranked #9 with a CAR of 20.1 percent. PLUSH is a partnership of fifteen partners. These partners include men and women who are interested in meeting for the purpose of educa-tion, sharing knowledge, pooling financial resources and investing in stocks with the prospect of increasing their personal wealth while having fun. The Club’s approach to investing follows the principles of Better Investing (www.betterinvesting.com) while utilizing Toolkit5 computer software and S&P data on 7,000 companies to analyze and recommend companies.

PLUSH meets at the Bay Club the first Tuesday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and guests are always welcome. For more information regarding PLUSH, please call Dwight Hauptman, 437-8097 or Ken Stahl, 437-2037.

Together their voices create harmony in their individual songs. Their lyrics are a balance of themes reflecting on everything from menopause or weight loss to finding the “right path.” Comfortable with their music’s direction, they found it difficult to come up with a name that would express their mature, yet light-hearted style. After two years scouring through dictionaries, they came across a not-so-unusual noun: august.

“It actually stands for a woman who knows who she is and has strength of character,” says Armour. “Things ripen and mature in August,” adds Elliott. “And we’re women of a certain age.” With age the women have learned to celebrate life’s challenges—spiritual awaken-ings, heartbreaks and love—and they’ve learned to dance through it all. This wisdom also has affected how they write music. “There was a time when I couldn’t even write a song unless I was in the emotional gutter,” says Armour. “Now I can write a song about body odor.”

Kidder, the newest member of AUGUST, comes from a long lineage of performers and carries on the family tradition. One of the busiest musicians in Vancouver, she is both a bass player and a performer. She has toured with the likes of k.d. lang and has an extensive list of studio work including backup for Bon Jovi. Farolan, the reviewer, particularly enjoyed hearing her “VISA” song. It’s a satire of a woman who had to buy something even though she didn’t have any money. Sung in Calypso style with a Jamaican accent, the other three use old credit card machines for percussion.

Farolan also describes a tune about being fat sung by Elliott. After asking if any members of the audience were overweight—she sang about the thin bitch, who wouldn’t comment whether she lost a pound or two. He continues by saying Tennant delights audiences with her lyrical songs of lightness and wonder—and he enjoyed when she sang of Buddy’s footsteps in the beach return-ing to hopefully give her a diamond ring. Fans of both root music and rock like Armour’s warm, dusky voice

and musical versatility. Whether singing country pop or a truly uplifting and inspirational song—she can be a little on the outrageous side with a charismatic stage presence and cheeky wit! For more about AUGUST, go to www.augustmusic.net.

Tickets for the AUGUST concert are $20 each and are available now at the Bay Club or by mail. Remember you can save nearly eight percent over the price of individual tickets by purchasing a six-concert Flex Pass for $111. Use it for six people or for two people to attend three concerts. To order by mail, send a check and stamped self-addressed envelope to P. O. Box 65210, Port Ludlow, WA 98365. To check on ticket availability, call the Club at 437-2208.

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A trade is planned for a section bordered by Paradise Bay and Ludlow Ridge Roads. A second one pictured is behind Paradise Bay Estates.

If the trades are completed, Pope Resources will acquire the darker portions resulting in it owning most of the forestland between Olympic Terrace II and Paradise Bay Estates. Graphics courtesy of State Department of Natural Resources

East Jefferson Trust Land Swap Discussedby Beverly Browne, Editor

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Pope Resources, L.P., explained a proposed Trust Land ex-change to a packed house in December. DNR would grant 4,186 acres to Pope Resources in exchange for 4,454 acres owned by Pope Resources. The transaction would be balanced based on the market value of the properties, determined by independent appraisal and would result in Pope Resources acquiring property contiguous to Port Ludlow and to Teal Lake.

The Trust Lands were given to Washington’s citizens by the Federal government to create and maintain public schools, universities, the capitol and other public build-ings. The DNR manages the mostly forestlands, to sustain resources and provide revenue for future generations. One of the tools it uses to improve productivity, increase revenue and protect wildlife habitat, is to consolidate land into larger blocks. It is authorized to sell isolated and dif-ficult to manage parcels, acquire replacement lands, and may make exchanges with other public agencies or with private landowners such as Pope Resources.

The State lands are intermingled with Pope Resources’ properties throughout Jefferson County. Cathy Baker, Transactions Coordinator, said that consolidating proper-ties makes sense from a management perspective. How-ever, questions from the audience indicated a distrust of Pope Resources’ intentions and management practices. Among the reservations were the possibility of adverse impacts of clear cut logging on Puget Sound especially Dabob Bay, a possible connection with the Iron Mountain Quarry (IMQ) mine or other mining operations, and lack of ability to place restrictions on management practices and property use. According to DNR officials, restrictions would reduce the value of the property.

John Shay, Pope spokesman said that Pope’s main desire is to increase management efficiency. “We have no plans to mine or develop a quarry on these lands,” he said. “The land swap should not be confused with the quarry.”

The properties are being appraised now. The final agree-ment will be presented to the Board of DNR at one of its monthly meetings. A public hearing to receive public remarks will be scheduled early in 2009. Information is available on the DNR website, www.dnr.wa.gov or from Cathy Baker, Olympic Region Transaction Coordinator, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 411 Tillicum Lane, Forks, WA 98331.

Pope Resources owns much of the land in the three graph-ics below. They would acquire the darker portions in exchange for forestland elsewhere.

This trade involves land between North Bay and State Route 19.

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Hood Canal Bridge Closure: Will You Be Ready?A community forum sponsored by the Jefferson County Library will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 p.m., at the Bay Club. The topic is “Hood Canal Bridge Closure: Are you Ready?” Speakers will be:

•Becky Hixson, Washington State Department of Transportation

•Dave Turissini, Manager, Jefferson Transit•Vic Dirksen, Administrator, Jefferson Healthcare•Miriam Villiard, Port Ludlow Associates•Representative, Port Ludlow Village Council•Paula Zimmerman, Port Ludlow Chamber of

CommerceMeredith Wagner of the Jefferson County Library will moderate the talk.

At the forum you will find out how transportation planners are prepar-ing to meet the challenges of the Bridge Closure. You will learn about what local health providers are doing to provide services during the closure. And you will share tips on getting ready for the closure.

The Hood Canal Bridge Closure begins Friday, May 1, and will continue for up to six weeks. Get updates on the Hood Canal Bridge Project from the Department of Transportation at www.hoodcanalbridge.com. For local information about the closure visit www.JeffConnections.com.

The Hood Canal Bridge. Courtesy photo

PLVC Web Site Expandsby Beverly Browne, Editor

You may not have noticed but the Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) website has been expanded dramati-cally. The goal is to better serve the needs of our growing community. Besides notes from the Council meetings and a schedule of future meetings, it has information about Port Ludlow Villages and Associations, complete lists of organizations, their events and other information, real estate maps and directions, extensive weather information including forecasts (updated daily) and cam radar reports. Arts Council event listings and movie schedules are designed to help residents fill their leisure time desires. Hood Canal Bridge information and ferry schedules for Bainbridge/Seattle and Kingston/Edmonds are especially useful for local residents.

Restaurant listings include Port Ludlow, Port Townsend and other relatively close establishments. There is a link to the Port Ludlow Associates site which gives extensive information about Resort offerings, updated frequently. Slide shows of the Golf Course can be accessed. The Yacht Club site is also very attractive and informative. There are links to its Jib Sheet and other publications. Other attractive spots in Port Ludlow are featured to make the site a valuable tool for marketing the community.

Complete copies of the Voice are available on the site. This is useful for snowbirds and vacationers who want to keep up with events in Ludlow when they are away. The Calendar of Events is offered separately to facili-tate downloading. Plans are to break out other sections. Access the PLVC website by going to www.plvc.org and select your desired category.

Check it out. Tell your friends and relatives to look it over. You will be impressed and the friends you left behind can see where you live. It is easy to access and fun to use. The site is constantly changing, getting better, and becoming more complete and more useable.

More Changes in the VoiceYou probably have noticed that we have changed our “look” to feature our beautiful surroundings with color photography. The Voice will be printed on white, rather than cream paper, so that the colors are more vivid. We are not sure if every issue will include color and are waiting for your reactions before deciding. We hope you enjoy it.

Art Gallery ReceptionPort Ludlow Art Gallery (next door to American Marine Bank) will be closed until Thursday, January 8, at 11:00 a.m. A fresh new exhibit awaits you at a reception on Friday, January 9, 5:00–6:00 p.m. Stop by for a glass of wine and meet a few of the exhibiting artists, your neigh-bors and friends, and see what is created right here in our community.

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Iron Mountain UpdateOn November 19 Judge Crad Verser proffered on the second Land Use Planning Act (LUPA) Petition regarding Iron Mountain Quarry (IMQ). The quarry had maintained that, because it has legal, non-conforming use to mine, it cannot be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The County had sought to have the company’s petition dismissed because the Petitioner had not exhaust-ed all administrative remedies. Judge Verser denied the County’s motion.

According to Attorney for the County, David Alvarez, the process calls for Code Interpretation followed by a hearing and a LUPA Petition in Superior Court. IMQ followed the process and took the necessary steps in a timely manner. This means that the LUPA petition proceeds ahead on its merits in the Court. The briefing schedule, occurring in December and January, will be followed by oral argument before Judge Verser on Wednesday, February 18.

On December 1 the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) heard testimony from residents about the Miner-al Resource Lands Overlay application (MRLO) submit-ted by IMQ. The hearing involved a request to change zoning on 142 acres near Port Ludlow from forest land to mineral lands. The residents lambasted the proposal citing lack of need for the rock, harm to existing and future local businesses, adverse impacts on the adjacent community without benefit to Jefferson County, lack of disclosure on the part of IMQ, and incompatibility with the surrounding community.

The decision of the BOCC was made on December 8 when they unanimously ruled in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the MRLO. Com-missioner John Austin stated that the Commissioners had received over 60 e-mails and letters indicating disapprov-al of the MRLO. Residents did not think the applicant would be cooperative or do appropriate mitigation. He said it was possible that the overlay could create pressure on other areas, especially to the north, and likely it would damage the Resort business. Commissioner Johnson added, “Pope wasn’t fair to its own development.” There is a 60-day appeal period.

Logged Area Replantedby Beverly Browne, Editor-in-Chief, and Barry Gustin, Classified Advertising Manager

Last spring Olympic Resources Management (ORM) logged ap-proximately 108 acres abutting the Timberton Loop Trail. Clear cutting isn’t pretty and many, especially those who regularly hiked the Timberton Loop trail, were appalled at the devasta-tion. However, clear cutting is the commonly accepted way of harvesting Douglas fir, a tree that does not grow well under a canopy.

Every acre of State and private forestland must be replanted if it is logged. According to Wash-ington law regarding reforesta-tion, ORM was required to replant the area within 18 months. They have done better than that. Recent walkers along the trail have noted replanting in progress. Accord-ing to Patrick Raymond, Area Manager for ORM, a crew of 20 tree planters hired by the company has planted a total of 47,000 Douglas firs. While the legal requirement is 200 trees per acre, ORM has planted 435 per acre. This work took place between November 24 and 26, with about 20,000 seedlings planted per day.

The planting of seedlings should take place between the onset of wet weather in late fall through the winter. Seed-lings are planted when they are dormant so they can take advantage of cool wet weather conditions to develop root systems to survive the dry summer months. The survival rate for Douglas fir seedlings is about 90 percent when the correct procedures are followed.

The replanted seedlings ensure that forest will regenerate and wood products will be available for future genera-tions. On average each person in North America uses wood and paper products equivalent to a hundred foot tree every year.

Approximately 90 percent of the 47,000 tiny seedlings planted in the logged area that abuts Timberton Trail are expected to become stately Douglas firs. Artwork courtesy of Phyllis Hansen

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Jefferson County Fire District #3 Alarm Statistics November 2008

AlarmsFire 2 False Alarm 5 Rescue/Emergency Medical 41 Service 4 Hazardous Materials 1 Good Intent Calls 7 Total Alarms 60Ambulance TransportsAirlift NW 1 Jefferson Healthcare 10 Harrison Medical Center 7 Harrison, Silverdale 1 Total Transports 19Mutual Aid with Neighboring Districts Provided 8 Received 2 Automatic Aid Given 5 Total Mutual Aid 15

Chief Ed Wilkerson’s Safety Tip: Leave the Ladders to the Professionals!By the time this message arrives in your homes, the holi-days will have passed and we will already be into 2009!

I want to thank all of the residents of Port Ludlow for all that you do to make this a wonderful community to live in. I also want you to know how much your Fire Depart-ment appreciates the efforts that you make to keep your homes and properties fire-safe and your health a priority. Each month, I have the privilege of preparing a safety message for inclusion into the Voice, and I hope that it provides some food for thought and maybe even a little tip that you may already not have thought about.

Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue (PLF&R) works hard to be the best emergency services organization possible. It is our goal to continue to improve services, while being mindful of our responsibility to use the financial resources that you have given us, in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have fire safety concerns that we can assist you with, or to have us come change those smoke detector batteries in high spaces. As we like to say, “Leave the Ladders to the Professionals.”

On behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners and all of the men and women of PLF&R that serve you, Happy New Year! We look forward to meeting your needs in the coming year.

Building Gets New Lease on Life

You may have noticed a change in the old Property Sales building at the corner of Paradise Bay and Oak Bay Roads in the Village Center. The building, formerly the home of Port Ludlow Property Sales, was recently purchased by Brian and Marie Peterson. The energetic couple has entirely revamped the interior office spaces and added new siding and other improvements to the exterior of the structure.

The Petersons are recent residents in Port Ludlow, which they love, according to Marie. They sold their Indianola seaside home and moved to Ludlow at the same time the Property Sales building was being put on the market. With their previous experience designing and building Northwest style homes in Seattle and on the Kitsap Peninsula as Brian and Marie Peterson, Inc., it seemed like an excellent opportunity.

After purchasing the building, the Petersons asked themselves, “What do people in Port Ludlow need?” They set out to find renters in those categories and they were successful! A number of new businesses have opened in the remodeled office space. They include Madrona Hill Urgent Care Clinic, which opened in December; Active Life Physical Therapy; Home Instead Senior Care; Sonja’s Bayside Barber; Oracle Financial Insurance; and a financial planning service associated with Gale Investments in Port Townsend. Active Life Physical Therapy plans to expand into more of the remodeled space according to Michael Haberpointer, MPT. He will add more treatment rooms, gym space, and an additional therapist to help with the five-day weekly schedule.

The Petersons would like to add an eye care clinic and other businesses to their current mix. Space is still avail-able for lease. Interested parties should call 437-8148 for further information.

Urgent Care in remodeled commercial building. Photo by Peggy Lee Flentie

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Scouts Collect Discarded Christmas TreesThe Cub Scouts will be busy again on the first weekend in January picking up Port Ludlow Christmas trees! The holidays will be over and trees should be ready to head out the door. The local Cub Scouts and their parents would like to help you dispose of your tree in an environ-mentally friendly fashion!

Local Cub Scout Pack 4480 will be picking up Christmas trees in the Port Ludlow area on Saturday, January 3. If you would like them to pick up your tree, send a request to Cub Scout Pack 4480, c/o Craig Paterson, P.O. Box 206, Chimacum, WA 98325 with your name, address and phone number (in case they get lost or have questions). You will receive a confirmation of your request by phone. Suggested donation to the pack for this service is $10 for a small-to-medium-sized tree and $20-plus for large or extra large ones.

On the morning of Saturday, January 3, have your tree at the curb for pick up by the Cub Scouts and their par-ents. As the trees will be used by the Boy Scouts of Troop 1480 to help create a wild bird sanctuary, flocked trees cannot be included in the pick-up service. If you have any questions, phone call at 732-0258.

The Cub Scouts thank you for your support during the past year and hope you had a very Merry Christmas, and that you have a bountiful New Year!

Students Plant Tomorrow’s ForestStudents and parents from Swan School and OPtional Education PrOgram (OPEPO)/Mountain View Elementa-ry are selling tree cards in anticipation of the fifth annual Plant-a-thon to be held on Saturday, January 31. Thus far 10,500 trees have been planted through the program. An additional 3,000 trees will be planted this year.

More than 200 families from Swan School and OPEPO will join in planting native trees on salmon-bearing streams in the Tarboo Watershed, near Quilcene. This year youth crew leaders from Blue Heron Middle School and the high school biology class will be included in leader-ship roles. Some of these children have been planting for five years, since they were seven or eight years old, and are now stepping into leadership roles because they “want to be part of the solution.”

A special “Honorary Tree Certificate” represents each tree. For each sponsored tree, donors receive a beautiful card, suitable for a special person or cause, to be used either as a greeting card or gift. Local artist and illustrator Audrey Miles Cherney contributed the artwork this year. The cost is $5 per tree.

Your support will show these children that you value their efforts and care about trees, salmon and wildlife. Planting trees is also a way to sequester carbon, one of the pri-mary causes of climate change. Trees may be purchased online at http://www.swanschool.net, where you might also choose to donate to Swan School or to OPEPO, or by calling Cindy Orchanian at 437-9355.

The project is sponsored and organized by Northwest Watershed Institute, Swan School, and the OPEPO program of Mountain View Elementary School. All donations go directly to the schools.

Naval Undersea MuseumThe first Saturday of each month the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport has planned a Family Day with science, history and art activities for children preschool to age 12. On Saturday, January 3, kids can create a collage that will include the submersible Alvin. Lots of different art media will be available for this one. There will be a story and song time, and a tour of the galleries where kids can try to find the model of the Alvin submersible. The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends about noon. Parents or a responsible adult must accompany children.

The Naval Undersea Museum is the official U.S. Navy Museum about undersea history and science. It is closed on Tuesdays and major holidays. Admission is free. From Highway 3, take the Keyport exit onto Highway 308. Follow the signs to the Museum. The telephone number is 360-396-5547.

Mariners Season Ticket PoolJoin a group of Port Ludlow residents in their Mariners season ticket pool. A full share of nine games or a half share of four or five games is available. Each share includes two tickets per game. Seats are in the 300 section behind home plate and are $26 each.

Selection of games via a lottery system will be made in late March. The Mariners have made special arrange-ments for the Hood Canal Bridge closure. Anyone is welcome to join! Contact Robbie Robinson at [email protected] or call his cell at 360-302-1053 for more information.

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Adventures in Culinary Arts at Your LibrariesThe Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Street, Port Hadlock, and the Port Townsend Library, 1220 Lawrence Street, present “Adventures in Culinary Arts—Specialties, Spirits, Sweets, Spices.” The free four-program series will alternate between the two libraries every two weeks. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Friends of the Libraries provide additional support for these programs. The programs are as follows:

It’s all About the Ingredients with Chef in the Hat, Thierry Rautureau

Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library

From the Muscadet region of France, Rautureau is the James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Rover’s Restaurant. Raised on a farm, he helped his mother prepare meals for the family. From an early age he learned to appreciate

seasonal cooking and the use of fresh, homegrown ingre-dients. Thierry maintains that the Pacific Northwest is a chef’s dream come true. His book Rover’s: Recipes from Seattle’s Chef in the Hat will be available for purchase.

Exploring Regional Wines with Northwest Wine Journal author Terri Citterman

Wednesday, January 28, 6:30 p.m. Port Townsend Public Library

Citterman is the 2008 recipient of the Editor’s Choice award from the Napa Valley Wine Writers’ Symposium and a regular contributor to Seattle Metropolitan magazine. She will guide wine lovers to the premier wineries in the Pacific North-west and show how to record and remember favorite wines, meals, and wine-country travels. Her beautifully packaged book Northwest Wine Journal will be available for purchase.

Pure Chocolate with Artisan Chocolatier Fran Bigelow

Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. Jefferson County Library

According to most experts, Fran Bigelow, of Fran’s Chocolates, sparked the artisan chocolate renaissance in the United States and is considered one of the best in the nation. Her efforts to maintain the purity of chocolate and pair it with the finest ingredients has been an inspiration to artisans and aficionados alike. She will discuss her story, the history of chocolate and its varieties—which will include tastings. Her book Pure Chocolate will be available for purchase.

A Thali of Flavors, with Chef and Author Jerry Traunfeld

Wednesday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. Port Townsend Public Library

Jerry Traunfeld made his name with a straight-from-the-garden menu at The Herbfarm restaurant in Fall City. He recently has opened his own restaurant, Poppy, in central Seattle where he is exploring the use of spices, as well as herbs in the kitchen. He’ll share tips, tastes and growing information on some lesser-known ingredients. Copies of his books will be available for purchase.

For more information call the Jefferson County Library in Port Hadlock at 385-6544 or visit www.jclibrary.info; or the Port Townsend Public Library at 385-3181 or visit www.cityofpt.us/Library/.

Thierry Rautureau. Submitted photos

Terri Citterman.

Fran Bigelow.

Jerry Traunfeld.

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Stamp and Paper ArtsPort Ludlow Stamp and Paper Arts Group’s first meeting of the New Year will be held at the Bay Club at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21.

The procedure at this meeting will be slightly different from usual. We are starting the New Year with ookies! We decided that December is over-full of goodies, so in addition to showing each other the exciting cards and projects we made, sent, or received, we will share our baking talents too.

All interested in any of the above (even the cookies) are cordially invited to join us at this and any future meet-ings which are held at 10:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, alternating locations between the Bay and Beach Clubs. No dues are charged; all we need are enthu-siastic people interested in our art styles, and willing to share their own talents from time to time. Queries may be addressed to Jeanne Mitchell at 437-7702.

First Wednesday Luncheon Happy New Year to all! In celebration of the New Year, we’re going to have lots of fun at the Beach Club at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7. This will be our annual “brown bag”, where you bring your own lunch. Coffee and sweet and salty snacks will be served while we have a great time playing Bingo! There will be many prizes and everyone is expected to wear the worst and/or oldest outfit they own.

Please remember to make your reservation by signing up at the Beach or Bay Club no later than January 4, or you may contact Sandy Rooks at 437-0747 or [email protected]. It will be a fun day for introducing new neighbors and friends so please bring them along. Wear your nametag if you have one.

The Tri-Area Food Bank requested donations for the month are crackers and cereal. However, donations of cash or by check are always appreciated, as are all paper and hygiene products. Again we want to thank all of you for your very generous donations in December, but please remember that the need for food is greater now than it has been for years and that need is likely to remain through-out 2009. Please continue to do what you can.

Finally, circle the date, Wednesday, February 4 for our next luncheon. We will meet at the Bay Club and will be entertained by the Steptaculars.

Amateur Radio ClubAmateur or ham radio operators may not be as rare as you might think. We blend in well but what you might not know is that there are 148 licensed hams in Port Ludlow with 120 having current licenses. Statewide, there are over 25,500 active hams!

If you are interested in becoming a ham radio operator, you are in luck. The Port Ludlow Amateur Radio Club (PLARC) offers an entry level, no code required, class that is designed to minimize study time and maximize the successful completion of the Technician Class exam. The two-day class is given over a weekend starting Saturday morning and ending with the exam on Sunday about 2:00 p.m. The Club does not charge for the class but the exam fee is $14. PLARC is proud to say that 98 percent of the attendees who complete the class also pass the exam! If this approach appeals to you, go to the Club’s website at www.n7pl.org and contact the Club secretary for more information and class schedules.

For those who are the self-learner type the Club sponsors a scheduled exam in January, April, July and October on the third Tuesday. Exams begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Chimacum fire station. All classes of exams are given.

PLARC sponsors a weekly no-host luncheon at Pedro’s Fiesta Jalisco on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Luncheon reservations and more information about ham radio and activities can be found on the Club’s website www.n7pl.org.

Singles To Enjoy Parisian Bistro DiningSingles, you are sure to enjoy this dinner. We will meet Tuesday, January 13, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge at The Inn At Port Ludlow to enjoy a wonderful three-course dinner. The cost of our meal will be just $19 and you may choose two glasses of an accompanying wine for just $5 more. A recent meal included potato leek soup, salad frisee, coq au vin and a French apple tart with ice cream.

We all had such a good time at the Italian dinner. We enjoyed wonderful food, lots of laughter and, best of all, good friends. I know you won’t want to miss this event.

Please call Peggy Schafran at 437-9935 to make your reservation. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, January 7.

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Garden Club’s January MeetingThe Port Ludlow Garden Club (PLGC) will be holding its first meeting of the New Year on Wednesday, January 14, at the Bay Club. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. This is a brown bag luncheon. PLGC will provide coffee, tea and dessert.

Sheila Piccini, landscape designer and owner of the Secret Garden Nursery in Port Townsend, is the guest speaker. Her topic is “Low Maintenance Plants.” There is a $5 charge for non-members.

Membership dues for January through December 2009 are $20. They may be paid at the January meeting or can be mailed to PLGC, P.O. Box 65235, Port Ludlow, WA 98365. Membership includes regular meeting programs, the Port Ludlow Garden Tour, the Holiday Tea and favor-able rates for Club field trips.

Dine and Discover On Monday, January 5, world famous Jim Whittaker will speak of “Life on the Edge” at the Bay Club. Jim, best known as the first American to stand on the summit of Mt. Everest, was the leader of the first American climb of K-2. A resident of Port Townsend, he has sailed over 20,000 miles across and about the Pacific Ocean and has skippered boats in the “Victoria to Maui” international yacht race. Sign up at the Bay Club to bring a potluck dish to serve at least 10 persons. A fee of $5 per person will be collected at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

On Monday, February 2, at the Beach Club, Dine and Discover will feature Junius Rochester, a Seattle native and well-known historian. His topic will be “Lewis and Clark: Before and After.” Junius has authored several books and numerous articles; he is past president of the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild. His historical itiner-aries also include New England, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and Alaska. His books will be available. Sign up at the Beach Club to bring a potluck dish to serve at least 10 persons. A fee of $2 will be collected at the door. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

For both events, bring your own tableware and beverage. If you find that you cannot attend, please notify the ap-propriate Club so that we might accommodate those on a waiting list. For questions, call Hilda or Michael Cahn at 437-8223.

January CEA LunchThe Community Enrichment Alliance (CEA) Out to Lunch Bunch January luncheon will be held at The Yacht Club Broiler, 9226 Bayshore Drive N.W., in Silverdale, on Friday, January 16, at 11:30 a.m.

This restaurant is so popular they no longer need to ad-vertise. They are particularly known for their seafood but also feature delicious pasta, steaks, salads and burgers. We will be ordering from the regular menu and will sit in a private dining room with a wonderful water view.

You may make your reservations at the CEA ticket table in the Bay Club any Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Registration deadline is Monday, January 12. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Traci at 437-7874 or 360-301-5378.

Computer Club NewsBack it Up! The Port Ludlow Computer Club (PLCC) General Meeting is Monday, January 12, 6:00 p.m. at the Bay Club. Spend an evening with PLCC exploring systems and methods of protecting our important computer files, records, photos, etc. by backing up our computers. We will look at hardware and software solutions and evaluate the processes of backing-up and synchronizing our files. Join in the discussion of this important requirement for all of us who use computers. PLCC General Meetings are open to the community.

•Office SIG meets Monday, January 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon

•Pro Show Gold SIG will meet Thursday, January 15, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

•Special Topics SIG is Monday, January 19, 10:30 a.m.–noon

•Mac SIG meets Monday, January 19, 6:00–7:00 p.m.•Photography SIG meets Monday, January 26,

10:30 a.m.–noon.The Mac SIG usually held on the first Thursday is cancelled in January due to the holiday.

Workshops are held every Saturday morning 11:00 a.m.–noon. All SIGs and workshops meet at the Bay Club and are for members only.

For information about joining PLCC, contact Dick Allyn at 360-554-0193 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Check the website at www.pl-cc.com for up-to-date Club news.

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November Duplicate Bridge Winnersby Ian Feltham

November 3: Eleanor Roden/Barbara Sexauer, first; Sandra Flaherty/Robert MacNeal, second; Jan Ditmar/Lucy Stone, third.

November 10: North/South – Doris and Ian Feltham, first; Darrell Fett/Bruce Schmitz, second; Eleanor Roden/David Hendrie, third. East/West – Sandra Flaherty/Marge Wille, first; Elizabeth Leuzinger/Mae Vliek, second; Carol Land/Shirley Porter, third.

November 17: Tom Stone/Ted Wurtz, first; Cindy Olberding/Nancy McGillis, second; Bernice Ingman/Marilyn Linrothe, third.

November 24: Marilyn Elgin/Marvin Segar, first; Dick Ostlund/Ted Wurtz, second; Darrell Fett/Bruce Schmitz, third.

Duplicate Bridge is played at the Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) Bridge Deck on Mondays from noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call Doris or Ian Feltham at 437-9196.

Tax Deductions a la Wall Street JournalContributed by Peter Joseph

If you claim a standard deduction for 2008, you can take an additional amount to reflect real estate taxes (also available for 2009). The maximum amount for married couples is $1,000 filing jointly, and $500 for singles.

The basic standard deduction for 2008 is $10,900 for joint filers. Thus a couple filing jointly, each at least 65, and who paid at least $1,000 in real estate taxes, would get a standard deduction of $14,000. That is $10,900 plus $1,050 for each elderly deduction, and $1,000 for real estate tax.

Join the ChorusThe Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will start rehearsals for their spring season on Sunday, January 11. They meet weekly from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend. Rebecca Rottsolk is the director.

The spring program will be held Friday, April 17 and Sunday, April 19. Music will include Vivaldi’s Magni-ficat and Schubert’s Mass in G. You can find out more about the chorus and its director at www.ptchorus.org.

Boat Design CourseThe Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is taking enrollments for its annual Boat Design course beginning in January. Students learn the art and science of boat and yacht design, study theory, and engage in practical lab exercises to develop basic skills in naval architecture. The emphasis in the 66-hour course is in understanding the parameters of vessel design and gaining familiarity with common calculations and design ratios and co-efficients. Renowned Port Townsend boat designer Carl Chamber-lain teaches the course. It is attended by students enrolled in the School’s full-time boatbuilding programs and is open to the public. There are no prerequisites.

Boat Design is offered Tuesday and Thursday, January 13 through March 26, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. The tuition is $595. To download enrollment forms and to learn more about the course, visit the website at www.nwboatschool.org/programs/listMain.aspx, and select the Boat Design course.

New Health Care FacilityJefferson Healthcare has leased space in the Upper Village for a health care facility. The space is located between Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Port Ludlow Dentistry.

According to Paula Dowdle, Chief Operating Officer, Jefferson Healthcare plans to offer support groups for Alzheimer’s, grief and other services. There are also plans to offer an anticoagulation clinic and diabetes education. Specialists will see patients on a monthly basis. The clinic will open in early February. Persons with questions may call Dowdle at 385-2200, ext. 2033.

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From the County Administrator’s Deskby Philip Morley, County Administrator

Happy New Year to you! I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season. As we move into the New Year, I’d like to wrap up a few details on County issues from December as well as look ahead to areas we’ll be addressing in the future.

First, in mid-December the Board of County Commis-sioners (BOCC) unanimously denied the Iron Mountain Quarry (IMQ) Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposal for a Mineral Resource Lands Overlay (MRLO) near Port Ludlow. This decision was consistent with the Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation to deny it as well. More than 60 people were on hand from Port Lud-low for the public hearing. Citizens expressed concern about increased traffic from trucks in the area as well as noise from blasting, etc., which could potentially affect the quality of life in Port Ludlow. IMQ did not speak at the hearing.

Also in December, the BOCC passed the 2009 County budget set for $47,964,300 for all funds. Details of the budget can be viewed on-line at www.co.jefferson.wa.us. The General Fund is about one-third of this, and funds the criminal justice system and most central County gov-ernment functions. It particularly felt the impact of our region’s slowed economy. As many of you may have read in the newspapers, we had to make some cuts to balance the budget for this year and to retain a cushion to help us weather future years. I will be collaborating with the County Commissioners, other elected officials, depart-ment directors, staff, and our citizens to find creative efficiencies and to further prioritize affordable County services.

On matters of nearby interest, Les Powers’ appeal of the shoreline permit for the Ludlow Cove II subdivision is moving forward. The hearing before the Shoreline Hear-ings Board is slated for Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27. Additionally, Bert Loomis filed an appeal on the Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) issued for the project to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Public Works applied for funding through the Rural Arte-rial Program, which is funded from State fuel taxes, to repave Paradise Bay Road between Spinnaker Place and Teal Lake Road. The project would overlay the existing roadway with asphalt and pave the gravel and grass shoul-ders so that the new road would have 11-foot travel lanes and four-foot paved shoulders. The grant would provide roughly 90 percent of the funds required to accomplish

the project. Initial indications are that the project has a good chance of receiving funding, with the final grant award decision to be made this spring. If the project does receive funding, a “chip seal” project on this section of road, which is currently scheduled for the summer of 2009, wouldn’t be necessary and repaving would likely occur in 2010 or 2011.

If you’ve been out walking, you may have noticed a set of concrete “jersey barriers” along the south side of Oak Bay Road as you head toward the Village Center. A retaining wall has begun to show signs of failing, causing settle-ment of the roadway and cracks in the asphalt. Public Works will be working with an engineering consulting firm to develop a design and plans for repair, hopefully to be completed next summer. Tentative plans call for including a sidewalk between Waterhouse Lane and Para-dise Bay Road, if adequate funding is available, in order to connect the community trail network.

For more information about any of the land use matters in Port Ludlow, please contact David Wayne Johnson, our Lead Planner for Port Ludlow in the Department of Com-munity Development (DCD), at 379-4450 or send e-mail to [email protected]. For questions regard-ing the road systems, contact the County Engineer, Monte Reinders in Public Works at 385-9160 or via e-mail at [email protected]. And, of course, you’re always welcome to call me directly at 385-9100.

January Nearby HikesFriday, January 9: Gibbs Lake Join us for an easy 7-mile walk through our local County Park. The trails take you through groves of fir and cedar as well as around Gibbs Lake. Meet at the Bridge deck at 8:30 a.m. to arrange car pools and get directions to the trailhead. For information, contact Jack Manning or Kathy Muir at 437-9522.

Friday, January 23: Fort Flagler This will be an easy 6-mile walk through some of the many trails in this local State Park. See views of Port Townsend Bay, Rat Island and Admiralty Inlet. Meet at the Bridge Deck at 8:30 a.m. to arrange car pools and get directions to the trailhead. For information, contact Bob or Jan Quick at 437-8126.

Every Wednesday: Timberton Loop Walk the 4.5-mile Timberton Loop. Enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. Meet at the trail-head on Timberton Road at 9:00 a.m. For information, contact Doris Monti at 437-0716.

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Duck Hunting Without a Gunby Stephen Cunliffe, Contributing Editor

If you are looking for a reason to get outside on a dreary winter day, try hunting for ducks. All you need is a pair of binoculars and perhaps a field guide to local birds.

Our region is rich in ducks at this time of year. They arrive here from their breeding grounds, either inland or fur-ther north, to wait out the winter. The list of local birds provided by Admiralty Audubon Society of East Jefferson County, www.admiraltyaudubon.org, shows a total of 23 duck species here in the winter, and 14 of those are listed as ‘common.’ In birding language, ‘common’ means that if you go to the right place, you are pretty sure to see them.

So where should you go? You can start with the Marinas at Port Ludlow and Port Hadlock. Oak Bay County Park is a safe bet, with one group of species in the lagoon, and another group in the open water. Lesser known but fun to visit is Irondale Beach at the mouth of Chimacum Creek. (Take Fourth Avenue off Irondale Road, turn right on East Moore Street, park at the end and walk a quarter mile north along the beach.) A good variety of ducks also is guaranteed at Kai Tai Lagoon in Port Townsend.

In shallow waters you will see Dabbling Ducks, a group of species such as Mallard or Wigeon. They tip their rear-ends upwards as they reach to feed off the vegetation be-low. In deeper water will be Diving Ducks that, surprise, surprise, dive completely underwater in search of fish and other marine life. Examples of these are Bufflehead and Mergansers.

Males are the easiest to recognize; they have the bright, distinctive plumage designed to attract the females. By contrast the females are a duller, brown version. They are the ones that sit on the nest in breeding season, and so do not want to be conspicuous to predators.

If you decide to give this harmless form of hunting a try, make it easy on yourself by not trying to identify all the ducks at once. Pick a few like Bufflehead, which are found in the Marinas, or Northern Pintail and American Wigeon, found in Oak Bay. If you don’t want to invest in a book, Google these birds, click on ‘images’ in the top left corner, and take a good look before you go out. Once you have learned to identify a few, the rest will be easier.

American Wigeon. Photo by Stephen Cunliffe

Port Ludlow Birding Groupby Stephen Cunliffe, Contributing Editor

The weather has not been kind to us these last two months. Our November outing was canceled due to a threatened storm. Eight brave souls showed up for our December outing. There were a few drops of rain at our rendezvous in Port Ludlow. Conditions at our first stop, Oak Bay, were not too bad, but by the time we made it to Kai Tai Lagoon the rain was steady. Undaunted we continued to Hudson Point, in search of a relatively rare Rock Sandpiper, where the rain was not just steady but sideways. Discretion being the better part of valor, we beat an orderly retreat to the Hudson Point café. In our short morning we saw 22 species, including 12 species of ducks.

In spite of the weather, we did have fun. We make an out-ing on the second Tuesday of every month, the next being on January 13. If you want to be added to the list of people notified by e-mail, please contact Stephen Cunliffe at [email protected].

Card “Paint In”Local artists will get the chance to use their imagination to create greeting cards at the January meeting of the Port Ludlow Artists’ League scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, at the Bay Club.

Artists are encouraged to bring their watercolors, water-color pencils, pen and ink, colored pencils or any other media that might be used to create greeting cards. Partici-pants can also bring something already created that could be attached to cards that will be provided by the League. Artists will be giving brief demonstrations on the various media to help stimulate the creative juices.

The completed cards will be donated to the Artists’ League Gallery, which is located next to American Marine Bank in the Upper Village Center. They will be used to welcome new residents to Port Ludlow through drawings at the Gallery. A portion of the cards will be used by the “Sunshine Committee” of the League to help cheer up members who might be experiencing health problems or have had a loss in their family.

Guests are welcome to attend. A donation of $5 is sug-gested to help offset the cost of the card stock. For more information, please contact president Ken Thomas, 437-7906.

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Highlighting a Port Ludlow Volunteerby Kathleen Traci, Contributing Editor

If Port Ludlow held a contest for “Volunteer of the Year,” Vicki Tallerico would be a strong contender. During the past two years she has dedicated countless hours to the

success of Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auxiliary’s (JHHA) fund-raising events. The Victorian Homes Tour, the leading fund-raising event for the Auxiliary, features ten Port Townsend Victorian homes and historical venues and is held the third weekend in September. Co-chaired by Vicki in 2006, she was the chairperson in 2007 and 2008 and was in charge of planning, volunteer coordination, publicity and implementation. Vicki’s husband, Peter Tallerico, was a strong supporter of his wife’s activities (www.ptguide/homestour.com).

Vicki was also JHHA’s 2008 President. She chaired the spring membership meeting tea and the fall membership luncheon fashion show. Other JHHA in-hospital annual sale events include the following: Pearl and Jewelry Sale, Scrub Sale, Book and Fun Sale, and Bath and Beauty Sale. Proceeds from all these sales go directly to the JHHA Scholarship Fund. The Auxiliary’s gift shop, staffed entirely by volunteers, is located on the hospital’s second floor. The gift shop is a big contributor to the JHHA general fund-raising activities.

Vicki’s leadership has kept the Auxiliary strong and she plans to continue to give to her community as First Wednesday Luncheon’s Food Bank Coordinator and as a Community Enrichment Alliance (CEA) member. Vicki also will take on new membership-related responsibilities for the JHHA. If you would like to become a member of the Auxiliary, contact her at 437-4065. Annual dues are

$15. You will be joining a worthwhile organization. Since 1976, the Jefferson Healthcare Hospital Auxiliary (JHHA) has raised over $770,000 for new hospital equipment and since 2004, $20,000 for health care education scholar-ships.

On a personal note, Vicki and Peter came to Port Ludlow six years ago to be near their son Peter, a twenty-year Navy career veteran, and their son Brian, his wife Karen and their two grand-daughters, Sarah and Hannah. Brian has since moved his orthopedic practice to Wyoming, but Vicki and Peter are staying in Port Ludlow because through their volunteer experiences, they have made Port Ludlow their home.

Vicki Tallerico, volunteer extraordinaire. Photo by Peggy Lee Flentie

Port Ludlow Today is Just a Mouse Click Away!by Dave Pike

Port LudlowToday.com is an exciting new form of com-munication allowing our community to stay abreast of fast moving issues as they occur. Just go to www.PortLud-lowToday.com, click on the register tab in the upper left-hand corner and follow the prompts. In no time, you will get to the home page filled with great local information on our neighborhoods, our clubs and our calendar of events. In fact, you can even have a personal calendar with only those community activities and events that you want. You can even check local tides or find the cheapest gas within 15 miles of Port Ludlow. If you like crosswords, just click on the weekly New York Times crossword puzzle link. Are you interested in news? You will find local news articles and headlines across America just a click away. There is even an area called “Transitions,” which is dedi-cated to those who are transitioning in or out of our great community.

While you will have no trouble navigating this website, we have scheduled some demonstration sessions to show you how to best take advantage of this new communica-tion system. These sessions are scheduled each Wednes-day in January from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bay Club. Why not take an hour and see how this new com-munity tool can help you keep organized and not miss that important meeting or event!

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Village Activities CalendarMost events are open to everyone in the community unless members-only is indicated, or unless obviously for special-interest groups

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JanuaryThurs., January 1 Beach Club is Closed Today Bay Club opens at Noon TodayFri., January 2 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., SBCA Board Meeting (members), Bay ClubSat., January 3 Cub Scout Christmas Tree Pickup, (see article page 8) 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., North Bay Condo I Annual Meeting (members), Beach Club Mon., January 5 9:00 a.m. – noon, LOA Meeting (members), Beach Club 9:30 a.m. – noon, Timberton Board Meeting (members), Bay Club 10:30 a.m. – noon, Computer Club Office SIG (members), Bay Club 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., Jim Whittaker speaks at Dine and Discover, Bay Club Tues., January 6 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., CEA Meeting, Bay Club 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., PLUSH Investment Club, Bay ClubWed., January 7 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., First Wednesday Bring Your Own Lunch and Bingo, Beach Club 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Port Ludlow Today Demonstration, Bay ClubThurs., January 8 10:00 a.m. – noon, North Bay Drainage District Meeting, Beach Club Noon – 8:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Woodridge Board Meeting (members), Bay Club 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Computer Club Board Meeting (members), Bay Club 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., PLVC General Meeting, Beach Club Fri., January 9 8:30 a.m., Hiking Club Leaves for Gibbs Lake, Bridge Deck 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Lifestory Workshop, Bay Club 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Inner Harbor Board Meeting (members), Bay Club 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Artists’ League Gallery New Exhibit Reception 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., SBCA Monthly Social (members), Bay Club 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Family Movie Night, Bridge Deck Sat., January 10 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., LMC General Meeting (members), Beach Club

Mon., January 12 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Bluebills Meeting, Bay Club 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Watercolor with Joy, Bay Club 6:00 – 6:30 p.m., Computer Club Social Time, Bay Club 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Computer Club General Meeting, Bay ClubTues., January 13 Birding Group Outing, e-mail [email protected] for details 9:00 a.m. – noon, MGA Board Meeting, Bay Club 4:00 p.m., Singles Dine at The Fireside 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Book Club, Bay ClubWed., January 14 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Garden Club Luncheon, Bay Club 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Port Ludlow Today Demonstration, Bay ClubThurs., January 15 9:00 a.m. – noon, Watercolor with Joy, Bay Club 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Computer Club Pro Show Gold SIG (members), Bay ClubFri., January 16 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Lifestory Workshop, Bay Club 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., A Day with Chef Dan, The Fireside at the Inn 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., SBCA ARC Review Meeting, Bay Club 11:30 a.m., CEA Out to Lunch Bunch at Yacht Club Broiler, SilverdaleSat., January 17 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., North Bay Homeowners’ Potluck (members), Beach Club Mon., January 19 10:30 a.m. – noon, Computer Club Special Topics SIG (members), Bay Club 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Watercolor with Joy, Bay Club 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., South Bay Potluckers (members), Bay Club 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Computer Club Mac SIG (members), Bay Club Tues., January 20 10:00 a.m. – noon, Knitwits, Beach Club 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Fly Fishers General Meeting, Bay Club 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., PLVC Workshop, Beach Club 6:30 p.m., Reader’s Theater, call 437-2861 for locationWed., January 21 10:00 a.m. – noon, Stamp Arts Club, Bay Club 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Port Ludlow Today Demonstration, Bay Club 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., Artists’ League Meeting, Bay Club 6:00 p.m., Hood Canal Bridge Closure Forum, Bay Club 6:00 p.m., International Dinner, The Fireside at the InnThurs., January 22 9:00 a.m. – noon, Watercolor with Joy, Bay Club Noon – 8:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club

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Calendar Continued from previous pageFri., January 23 8:30 a.m., Hiking Club Leaves for Fort Flagler, Bridge Deck 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Lifestory Workshop, Bay Club 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hands on Clay, Bay Club 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Family Movie Night, Bridge DeckSat., January 24 10:00 a.m. – noon, Port Ludlow Condo II Board Meeting, Beach Club 8:00 p.m., Performing Arts in Port Ludlow Presents AUGUST, doors open at 7:00 p.m.Mon., January 26 10:30 a.m. – noon, Computer Club Photography SIG (members), Bay Club 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Watercolor with Joy, Bay Club Tues., January 27 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., CEA Board Meeting, Bay ClubWed., January 28 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Port Ludlow Today Demonstration, Bay Club 7:00 p.m., USCG Auxiliary General Meeting, Fire StationThurs., January 29 9:00 a.m. – noon, Watercolor with Joy, Bay ClubFri., January 30 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Lifestory Workshop, Bay ClubFuture Events Junius Rochester speaks at Dine and Discover, February 2 South Bay Village Presidents and Board Members Drainage Meeting, February 3 Free Spirits Valentines Dinner, February 14 Beginning Computer Classes start, February18 Gypsy Jazz by John Jorgenson Quintet, February 19 Port Ludlow Days, August 9–15

Otherworldly Collaborations

Join Northwind Arts Center from Friday, January 16 through Sunday, February 22 for an exhibit of Cory and Catska Ench’s otherworldly collaborations, from fantasy and science fiction book covers to public murals and events posters. There will be a reception Saturday, January 17, 5:30–8:00 p.m. Complete information and contacts regarding Northwind shows, art opportunities, poetry readings, and workshops can be found at www.northwindarts.org.

Otherworldly artwork. Contributed by Julie Van Pelt

New Year, New Citizenby Bev Rothenborg

Have you met Port Ludlow resident Suras Tan Pung-kanonda yet? She is our newest American citizen, and you might know her as Tan Ebert. She is originally from Thailand but has lived in the United States for about ten years.

I became acquainted with her through some of the many activities she has become involved in. She’s often seen in the Bay Club’s craft room where she works

in clay. She has taken the drawing and painting classes. She’s an excellent cook that I have experienced when she prepared a Thai food lunch for the Jazzercize class. She also likes photography and knitting!

Before coming to the States, Tan studied office skills in college and worked for 17 years in many departments of the Siam Commercial Bank in Bangkok. She was one of the first women hired in that field in her country.

Through her involvement with Nutri Cosmetics she was asked to come to the States to help expand the market for that company. She first came to Reno, then to Las Vegas, next to Los Angeles and finally to Palm Springs, Califor-nia. Along the way, Tan had a variety of jobs—boutique sales, waitressing in Thai restaurants and office work. On a fateful day in 2000, Public Defender Robert Ebert came into the Palm Springs restaurant where Tan was working. In addition to some good Thai food, he was looking for someone with clerical skills to hire for his home office. Well, one thing led to another and Tan not only got the job but also married Bob in March 2001.

When Bob retired a few years later, they came to the Northwest to check out retirement spots. After living in Sequim for a year, in 2004 they bought a home in Port Ludlow and, lucky for us, they love living here.

And, oh, yes…about that American citizenship. On November 12, 2008, at the Office of Homeland Security in Seattle, Tan Ebert, after successfully completing the testing and interviewing process, was sworn in as a new citizen. There were 121 others from 53 countries joining her in the ceremonies. We at the Voice congratulate her and wish her many years of good health and happiness in her new country.

New citizen, Tan Ebert. Photo by Peggy Lee Flentie

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Port Ludlow Village Council Board Meeting

General Meeting Thursday, January 8 3:00 p.m., Bay Club

Workshop Meeting Tuesday, January 20 3:00 p.m., Bay Club

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Port Ludlow Village Councilby Jack McKay, Secretary

The December meeting of the Port Ludlow Village Coun-cil (PLVC) was held at the Bay Club with approximately 25 people in attendance.

Reports from Agencies and Organizations The Council heard the following reports:

Jefferson County: County Commissioner John Austin reported that the Commissioners met on Monday, December 8, to deal with Comprehensive Plan amendments. Iron Mountain Quarry (IMQ) was an issue of particular importance. (See the related article on page 6.) Commissioner Austin also explained some of the implications of reducing the 2009 County operating budget, due to loss of revenues.

Port Ludlow Fire District #3: Fire Chief Ed Wilkerson reported on the near completion of the District’s Master Planning Process. Commendations went to the Fire De-partment staff for assisting in the installation of holiday lighting on the Paradise Bay Parkway.

Port Ludlow Associates: Miriam Villiard reported on progress of the Ludlow Bay Village permit process, aka the Resort development; and the Ludlow Cove development, aka the Log Dump, which is being appealed with a hearing scheduled for March. Ms. Villiard also announced the formation of a steering committee dealing with the imminent Hood Canal Bridge closure next May. Representation from Port Ludlow is requested for the organization meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 p.m., at the Hadlock branch of the County library.

Committee and Board Member Reports Utilities Committee: Phil Otness, Chair, reported that information was being gathered about the difference in cost of obtaining electricity from Bonneville Power for Puget Sound Electric and Jefferson County Public Utilities District (PUD). Mr. Otness indicated that Port Townsend might form a municipal power utility rather than being a part of the Jefferson County PUD.

Iron Mountain Quarry: President Lynn Gauché reported that the IMQ committee is continuing to meet to develop strategies to best represent Port Ludlow residents. At issue is the requirement that IMQ be required to complete the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to Jefferson County.

Service Awards Committee: Doug Henderson asked the PLVC to approve the guidelines for awards and allocated $250 for awards for service to the community.

Port Ludlow Days: Doug Henderson, Chair, updated the PLVC on “Port Ludlow Days,” (formerly known as Funfest), scheduled for Sunday–Saturday, August 9-15. Some of the special events will be (a) the Friday Market next to the Harbormaster, (b) food concession stands, (c) a golf tournament, (d) sailboat races, (e) an evening musi-cal production, and (f) a petting farm for children.

Public Relations Committee: Bill Browne was appointed chair of the Public Relations Committee. He and a Committee of volunteers will develop an actionable public relations program for the PLVC.

Archive Committee: Dianne Ridgley and Helen Cotta will work on updating and organizing the documents and minutes of the PLVC.

Parkway Banner Installation and Maintenance Com-mittee: Larry Nobles updated the Council on the agree-ment between Jefferson County and PLVC to maintain the banners and lights on the Paradise Bay Parkway. At press time, the Council was expecting replacement parts for some of the median lights.

Christmas Lighting Activities: Helen Cotta presented written information about a community holiday lighting contest in conjunction with the Port Ludlow Chamber of Commerce, Port Ludlow Associates and the Port Ludlow Yacht Club. This Christmas the community celebrated with a public Christmas tree lighting concurrent with the annual lighting of the boats at the Marina.


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Disaster Preparedness and Youby Tom Stone, Port Ludlow Disaster Preparedness Director

Disaster Preparedness really depends not only on our neighborhood Block Captains and Community Emer-gency Response Team (CERT) members’ response to a disaster, but on each resident’s personal preparedness. Block Captains are responsible for neighborhood disas-ter assessments and the relay of information to/from the Fire Station or Jefferson County’s Emergency Operation Center. Individual preparedness is the essential first step to be ready for a natural disaster. If you’re doing nothing to prepare, it means you’re counting on others to take care of you.

Here are just a few things to do and think about to person-ally prepare for an emergency:

• Plan and practice an escape route from every room in your house in case of fire.

• Pick a meeting place in case of emergency or fire. Tell family members and others.

• Give a key to a neighbor or nearby friend in case you can’t reach a phone, or it doesn’t work. They may need to get into the house.

• Have flashlights ready to find your way in the dark. Keep a flashlight with extra batteries near your bed.

• Keep a pair of sturdy shoes and leather gloves under your bed that you can put on quickly in case of an emergency at night.

• Know where your important legal documents are kept. In case of an emergency, someone you trust also should know where they are.

If you want a more detailed check-off list, please go online to http://www.getemergencyprepared.com/index.html. We all pray that a disaster never happens, but if one occurs we should be prepared.

Announcements The next General Meeting of the PLVC is on Thursday, January 8, at the Beach Club, starting at 3:00 p.m. The next PLVC Workshop will be Tuesday, January 20, 3:00 p.m., at the Beach Club. Agendas and minutes for the PLVC meetings, along with other information about the community, can be obtained on the PLVC website, www.plvc.org.

Village Council continued from previous page Lander Homes MovesIn 1993, after five years with Pope Resources, Rick Lander founded Lander Custom Designed Homes (LCDH) in a small trailer behind what is now Kitsap Bank in Port Ludlow. They soon moved to Village Way and began building a reputable custom-home construction business. Fifteen years and 65 homes later, LCDH continues to service Port Ludlow’s building needs but from a new location in downtown Poulsbo. The new office address is 18804 Front Street.

“I appreciate all the great relationships I have with the people of Port Ludlow,” president and owner Rick Lander states, “and look forward to many more years building in your neighborhood.” He went on to explain that he lives in Poulsbo and for years has considered moving the office closer to home. “In recent years our business has expand-ed more and more into North Kitsap, and it seemed like a natural evolution to move that direction.”

Office manager and Port Ludlow resident Ginger Brown is adjusting to her new commute. Meanwhile, Rick and Ginger invite past, present and future clients to drop by and see the new office, which is directly opposite the Village Bakery in Poulsbo. The new phone number is 360-598-2300.

Port Ludlow Book ClubThree Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin is an amazing tale of a true adventurer. In a failed attempt to climb K2, Greg Mortenson became very ill. He was sheltered and cared for by the people of a small Pakistani village.

During his seven-week recovery he promised to return and build a school, a project that evolved into the Central Asia Institute, and more than 50 schools being built in Pakistan and Afghanistan, right in the lap of the Taliban. Mortenson collaborated with Relin on this suspenseful and fascinating story of odd alliances and hostilities. The Book Club will discuss this amazing story on Tuesday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Bay Club.

This is a gripping story of one person’s hard work to overcome poverty, differences and to educate girls. Three Cups of Tea is a book that is guaranteed to capture your heart!

The book selection for February is Peace like a River by Leif Enger. All are welcome. Questions? Call Martha Dawson, 437-4167.

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Submit your articles to Barbara Berthiaume at 437-0423, or by e-mail to [email protected] no later than the 10th of the preceding month.

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Important DatesLOA Meeting

Monday, January 5, 9:00 a.m.

LMC Board Meeting Saturday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.

Tel: 437-9201 e-mail: [email protected]

Sign up for the Log online at the above address Visit www.lmcbeachclub.com for more complete information

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President’s Messageby Jim Boyer, LMC President

As the curtain comes down on 2008, I would like to ex-tend a personal thank you to Brian Belmont and the staff at the Beach Club for all they do to keep things running smoothly and offer our members a safe and comfortable facility.

I also wish to express my gratitude to the Committee chairs and volunteers who have come forward to donate their personal time and work so hard for the betterment of our community. Many people do not see the benefits of these Committee efforts or realize what goes into making it all work. Theirs is not a simple task, and without them we would not enjoy the quality of life and community that we so often take for granted.

On behalf of the Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) Board of Trustees, I hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish all the best in the coming year to our friends and neighbors in Port Ludlow’s Village by The Bay.

LMC Special Meeting Highlightsby Barbara Berthiaume, North Bay Editor

A special meeting of the LMC was held on Saturday, No-vember 15, to hear the appeal of the Architectural Control Committee’s (ACC) decision related to view mainte-nance.

The following actions were taken:

• Following the reading of the LMC’s attorney opinion letter, the committee voted unanimously to change their previous decision regarding view maintenance.

• Following the ACC’s decision reversal, the appellants dropped their appeal to the LMC Board of Trustees.

• Bill Lazarus’ letter of resignation as chair of the ACC was accepted and Sharron Sherfick was confirmed as the new chair of the ACC.

• The 2009 contract member assessment, long-term rental assessment and the resort assessment will be set at $538.99 plus state sales tax for a total of $584.27.

• The proposed pay rate increases for all non-exempt LMC employees, as presented in the 2009 budget packet dated November 11, 2008 was accepted and the new pay rates are to be effective January 1, 2009.

• The proposed salary increase for the General Manager as presented in the 2009 budget packet dated November 11, 2008, was accepted and will be effective January 1, 2009.

• The Trustees reviewed, amended and then approved the material being mailed to the LMC membership with the 2009 Annual Assessment notice.

• A question and answers community forum at the Beach Club to discuss easement options on greenbelt property will be scheduled as soon as possible with photographs and diagrams available at that time.

LMC December Meeting Highlightsby Barbara Berthiaume, North Bay Editor

The monthly meeting of the Ludlow Maintenance Com-mission (LMC) was held on Saturday, December 13. A Special Members’ Meeting for 2009 Budget Ratification was held prior to the normally scheduled monthly meet-ing. The vote tally was 194 to approve and 15 to reject the 2009 Operating Budget.

The following actions were taken at the December 13 Board meeting:

The Board approved the contents of the Log for distribution to the membership.

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General Manager’s Reportby Brian Belmont

The Trustees have been provided the November 30, 2008 financial statements. As shown in the Late Collection Summary, dated December 9, 2008, there are currently $3,985.60 in past due assessments and fees owed to LMC by four property owners. The current budget vs. actual financial statement indicates that there are sufficient oper-ating funds for the remainder of 2008.

The Port Ludlow Computer Club (PLCC) recently do-nated a computer to the Beach Club that has been placed in the Gazebo as a public computer with wireless internet access. LMC member Pete Becker donated the flat screen computer monitor. Currently there is not a printer attached to the computer but one may be added later. The new computer is programmed so that data cannot be saved to the hard drive, which means that users will need to save to a CD or thumb drive.

Necessary repairs have been made to the Beach Club downspout drain system with a total repair cost of $840.

LMC member Steve Siegiel has been helping assess Beach Club lighting. Where feasible, incandescent light-ing is being replaced with fluorescent bulbs. In order to accommodate the fluorescent lighting, several dimmer switches have been removed or disconnected by Steve.

LMC November Committee Chair Activitiesby Barbara Berthiaume, North Bay Editor

The Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) Commit-tee chairpersons reported the following activities:

Architectural Control Committee (ACC): Sharron Sherfick, Chair

The Committee agreed that further clarification of ACC guidelines regarding all matters with trees need refining. The Covenants and Regulations Committee will hold a joint meeting with the ACC as soon after January 1 as possible. The recent revisions to the draft of the “ACC Policies and Procedures” will be reviewed with the goal of having them finalized in January.

Covenants and Regulations Committee (CRC): Dwayne Wilcox, Chair

The CRC and the ACC have agreed to meet to look at each other’s needs and problems with the goal of coming up with some solutions to mutual issues. These meetings will take place shortly after the first of the year

Communications Committee: Barbara Berthiaume, Chair

The year-end edition of the Log has been sent to the membership and the Committee is planning agenda items for the coming year. The monthly meeting date has been changed from the third Thursday of the month to the Thursday preceding the LMC Board meeting.

Finance Committee (FC): John Van Zonneveld, Chair

Bids are being sought from local contractors to install and repair the drainage system in the men’s dressing room. Investments in the reserve and operating funds were again reviewed and will continue to be monitored. As the Finance Committee workload expands, the Committee is seeking more volunteers with time and interest to serve on the Committee. Anyone interested or wanting more infor-mation should contact John Van Zonneveld at 437-5118.

Greenbelt Committee (GBC): Ted Buehler, Chair

The GBC, along with volunteer Jim Irving, has been clearing out the brush that obstructed views at the inter-sections of Rainier Drive at Walker and Swansonville Roads. Contact the GBC for assistance in clearing other blind corners that may be dangerous. The GBC has recently started each meeting with a guest speaker on the topic of ways to improve the greenbelt. Speakers have

Eve McDougall was accepted as a member of the Finance Committee.

Ross Robson’s nomination to the Greenbelt Committee was accepted.

A drainage easement request was approved for lot #2-3-112.

Jamie Bima was approved to chair the Volunteer Resources Committee.

President Jim Boyer will draft three letters to homeowners who are out of compliance with LMC regulations relating to view maintenance.

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Welcome North Bay Newcomers!Max and Joan Alken Admiralty II Ronald and Mary Kletti Machias Loop Joel and Sandra Seres Montgomery Lane

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included a forester, an arborist and, most recently, Fire Chief Ed Wilkerson. His presentation covered many im-portant issues such as what can be done in the greenbelt to reduce the possibility of forest fires. He outlined a number of things that the Committee could and should be doing to protect residents. More important ideas from all of these experts will be shared with the membership in the coming months.

Operations Committee: Teddi Clark, Acting Chair

New heat pumps are being installed for both pools and the spa. Also, repairs to the drainage pipes along the west wall of the Beach Club will be completed, and General Manager Brian Belmont is obtaining bids for the repairs to floor drains in the Men’s Locker Room.

The Committee would like to thank the numerous hom-eowners who have corrected problems related to compli-ance with LMC property maintenance regulations.

Beach Club items, including gently used furniture, will replace some of the current overused furniture in the gazebo. Carpet samples are being reviewed for replacing the much-used carpet in the Bay View Room and connect-ing rooms and hallway. The possible addition of a rowing machine in the exercise room, to be purchased by member donation, is being considered.

At the request of the LMC Board of Trustees, the Com-mittee again reviewed and discussed data regarding hours of use at the Beach Club. There were no low-usage time blocks apparent. The Operations Committee voted to recommend to the Board that the hours remain as they currently are, which allows members, both retired and working families, equal access to the use of the Beach Club facilities.

Grace Christian Center Easement Survey StatusEven though the deadline for submitting survey re-sponses is Thursday, January 15, many surveys have already been received. As of December 11, 178 surveys were returned with approximately 70 percent in favor of selling the Green Belt strip. A great deal of work has yet to be done in time for the official vote in April, and the Committee wants to get as big a head start as possible. Not only will it be necessary to work closely with Grace Christian Center, but enough information must be pro-vided to members to make an informed decision. The Ad Hoc Committee is scheduled to meet the week of Decem-ber 15, and if a clear mandate is still indicated, work can begin.

The Committee is made up of three Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) Trustees and four members of the community. Meetings are published on the bulletin board at the Beach Club and all members are welcome to attend. For any questions, please contact Ted Buehler, Ad Hoc Committee Chair, at 437-0500.

The results of the survey, including comments, will be posted at the Beach Club after the final votes are counted on Thursday, January 15.

Homeowners PotluckPort Ludlow North Bay Homeowners’ “A Wee Taste of Scotland” Potluck will be held Saturday, January 17, 6.00 p.m., in the Beach Club Bay View Room. Please register before Wednesday, January 14. Bring a hearty main dish (stew/casserole) or vegetable/salad to serve approximately ten. And don’t forget your own table settings.

Beverages, appetizers, rolls and dessert will be provided. There will also be live “piped” entertainment. The fee is $7 per person to be paid at registration. q

Family Movie NightsStart the New Year with togetherness and socializing with other families. Movie nights are on Friday, January 9 and 23, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bridge Deck. Pop-corn and juice will be served along with the movie. Bring the kids and enjoy a great night out. q

Bring Your Bones DayMark your calendars now for a free event for artists, naturalists, beachcombers and families at the Natural History Museum, located in Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend. On Saturday, January 17, 1:00–4:00 p.m., you will be able to see grey whale, seal, dolphin, bird and river otter skeletons plus an odd and interesting assort-ment of mystery bones.

Lee Post, aka “Mr. Boneman,” a master marine mammal skeleton articulator from Alaska and Dr. Tony, Chimacum veterinarian and wildlife specialist, will help you identify bones that you bring, and share stories about them. Drop in any time for informal looking, drawing and asking of questions. For more information, contact Northwind Arts at www.northwindarts.org/news/announcements.

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Bay Club/South Bay News

Janet Force, 437-0419, and Judy Thomas, are the Bay Club editors. Submit articles to them by e-mail at

[email protected] or [email protected] For information, call Linda Colasurdo at 437-2208.

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SBCA Update by Dan Meade, SBCA President

The meeting of the South Bay Community Association (SBCA) Board of Directors was held at the Bay Club on December 5. Directors present were Joe Kelly, Tom McCay, Dan Meade, Ken Snider, Lee Springgate and Chris Whitehurst. Mike Morgan and Linda Colasurdo of the SBCA staff were also in attendance as were 13 residents and the recording secretary Mea Graham.

Financial Report: Chris Whitehurst reported the financial highlights for October, showing the total current assets for the month to be $394,147.29 and total assets to be $621,255.36 with an increase of $34,594.99 over last year’s total assets. The Income Statement for October showed total revenues of $93,062.60, total operating expenses of $30,102.64, and a net operating surplus of $75,821.86 for the current fiscal year. The Mainte-nance Reserve is $166,264 and the Renovation Fund is $119,975.09 with no expenses reported in either category. The CDs have been split to ensure FDIC insurance, with one CD being held at Kitsap Bank at 2.75 percent while the other is kept at American Marine Bank at 3.68 per-cent.

Correspondence: Bill Cook wanted to see the check-book in the Voice. The Board has decided to stay with the current process. Books are always open to members and Morgan is available to help members understand the seven pages of financial data we provide on a monthly basis.

Operations Report: Morgan reported that the Craft and Quilt show resulted in a donation of over $470 to the Tri-Area Food Bank. The pool inspector reported that the pool is within acceptable temperature standards. Christ-mas decorations are up and tree lighting took place.

Long Range Planning Committee: Springgate reported his Committee is working on long-range plans. He will come back to the Board with suggestions in January on policy as well as some revenue options.

Morgan and Dave Reid met with County planning mem-bers on sprinkler requirements. A new sprinkler system might not be needed if the footprint and occupancy rate remain unchanged. Reid sent a letter to the County ask-ing for written confirmation; he has not yet had a reply. The Committee asked that opinions on improvements be expressed to them. Meade suggested, “Please speak up,” to the silent majority.

Dan Darrow asked where one could see the options list being prepared by the Committee. He and other SBCA members were encouraged to attend the Long Range Planning Committee meeting on Thursday, January 22, or to contact members of the Committee.

Bill Browne asked if Linda Cook could include an attachment with quarterly bills outlining some of these potential projects. Further, it could be sent out to Colasurdo’s e-mail list.

Meade stressed we should match revenues with expendi-tures; we should ensure that these are actions the majority want; the key is getting member input as we plan—not after we plan.

Old Business: Dave Armitage and Meade discussed some of the six points that the Iron Mountain Quarry (IMQ) Committee was attempting to negotiate. The negotia-tions were suspended until the Committee could solve its internal problems. Further talks might have to await court settlement of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) case.

South Bay Drainage District: McCay attended the joint meeting on December 3 of the Board of County Com-missioners and the Planning Committee. The draft of the Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) for protection of salt water, rivers and streams in Jefferson County was presented. McCay has invited Presidents of South Bay Villages and members of the Village Boards to a Tuesday, February 3, meeting at the Bay Club from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to discuss this key item. He also has invited several County representatives, Port Ludlow Drainage District personnel, Al Scalf and others to attend. He has asked a Bayview

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South Bay PotluckersDitch the winter doldrums and take a “virtual” escape to Hawaii. The South Bay Potluckers are having a Hawai-ian theme dinner on Monday, January 19, at 5:00 p.m. Get out your favorite tropical recipe and sign up to bring salad, main dish or dessert. Remember your place settings and beverage. Coffee and tea will be provided.

There will be entertainment—our own Melinie Perry and Kathy Anderson will be performing hula for us. For further information call Mary Jean Thomas at 437-0673 or Nancy Green at 437-0548. s

Free Spirits Valentines Day CelebrationThe Free Spirits Valentines Day event is just around the corner! Please save the date and sign up at the Bay Club. Our Valentine Dinner and Dance will be held on Satur-day, February 14, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

We will sip cocktails while savoring appetizers starting at 6:00 p.m. until dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. Watch for more details in the February issue of the Voice.

Meanwhile, members may sign up starting Monday, January 12. Non-members may sign up as of Monday, February 2, and the final day for everyone to reserve is on Friday, February 6. s

pond maintenance person to compile all its costs for com-parison with what the Drainage District charges would be. These figures can then be given to Teal Lake and Bayview residents. Meade suggested McCay talk to the Village Presidents prior, to make sure they have questions ready to ask at this meeting.

SBCA: Colasurdo reported a 90 percent rate for the e-mail list, far higher than previously. Morgan thanked her for her countless hours breaking all the e-mail addresses into separate Villages. Meade told Morgan that he would give final approval for any all-SBCA wide messages that will be sent out.

Comments from the Floor: In reply to questions, Meade said that if any resident wishes to represent the SBCA at the Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) meetings to fill the vacant SBCA representative seat, please talk to him.

From the SBCA Board: Happy holidays to you all—see you next year!

The next monthly meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 9:00 a.m., at the Bay Club.

Free College Humanities CoursesThe Bard College Jefferson County Clemente Course will offer its tenth free college course to the community begin-ning in early January. Since 1999 over 250 students have had the opportunity to explore the subjects of history, art, literature and philosophy at no cost to them. Full college credit is awarded to students who complete the course.

Lela Hilton, Academic Director, feels this program is unique because it serves people who for many reasons don’t see themselves as “college material” even though they would like to further their education. “It seems that many people feel that college is beyond their means, and this offers them a chance to read and discuss really inter-esting topics without the pressure of a traditional college course. We do work hard together, but there are no grades or exams here!” Students get to work with an amazing group of faculty, all of whom are wonderful teachers.

Students who hated school and didn’t finish high school have graduated from Clemente and over half have de-cided to go on to college. But the most important outcome is that the students get excited about learning and see new ways to think about their lives.

The class will meet at Washington State University (WSU) in Port Hadlock on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from January through June. Books, child care, transportation and tuition are paid for by generous dona-tions from individuals as well as by local and regional supporters. Since 1999, these have included the National Endowment for the Humanities, Humanities Washington, the Jefferson County Higher Education Center, Peninsula College, WSU, United Good Neighbors, the Satterberg Family and OneFamily Foundations, Port Townsend Kiwanis, Tri-area and Port Townsend Rotary, Soroptimist International, Quilcene Lions and the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader.

Applications are available at Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), WSU, Peninsula College, the Boiler Room, WorkSource, OLYCAP, and the Port Townsend and County Libraries. Anyone who is interested or has questions, should call Lela Hilton, 379-5610, ext. 301. The class is limited to 25 students so early application is recommended.

SBCA Members’ SocialSouth Bay members are all invited to the monthly social on Friday, January 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Start the New Year with your fellow residents while sharing your holiday stories. Remember to bring appetizers to nibble with provided beverages. s

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This section features news on Port Ludlow arts and entertainment events as well as a performing arts calendar for Jefferson, Clallam and Kitsap Counties. Submit news and calendar items to

Beverly Rothenborg, editor, at [email protected] by the 10th of the preceding month.

Arts and Entertainment

A Night of Jazz: Parisian StyleImagine yourself in a Parisian café, circa the 1930s—you’re relaxed while sipping a glass of wine and enjoying the music of the foremost Gypsy guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhart. Reinhardt’s approach, which combined a dark, chromatic Gypsy flavor with the swing articulation of the period, continues to form the basis for contemporary Gypsy jazz guitar today.

You can closely replicate this experience Thursday, Feb-ruary 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the Bay Club, when Performing Arts in Port Ludlow presents the John Jorgenson Quintet. A virtuoso guitarist, composer, arranger, songwriter and professional touring musician, Jorgenson has played a prominent role in the re-birth of the Gypsy jazz genre and in 2004 portrayed Django Reinhardt for the film, Head in the Clouds. Jorgenson now performs and tours with his own Gypsy jazz ensemble, The John Jorgenson Quintet.

In Gypsy jazz, guitar and violin are the main solo instru-ments, although clarinet and accordion are also common. The rhythm guitar is played using a distinct percussive technique, “la pompe,” that can replace the drums. John’s dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist is featured in the John Jorgenson Quintet.

Rounding out the ensemble is Stephan Dudash on five-string viola, Gonzalo Bergara on rhythm guitar, Charlie Chadwick on bass and percussionist Rick Reed. Jorgen-son’s extraordinarily versatile talents take their deserved place in the limelight as they perform phenomenal swin-gin’ Gypsy jazz tunes, a hint of Flamenco, and some tasty originals in the Hot Club vein. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, Jorgenson and his band make music that is equally romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul.

Plan to step back to the ’30s and enjoy the music of the John Jorgenson Quintet, Thursday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased beginning at

the AUGUST performance, Saturday, January 24. Flex Passes, good for six tickets, are still available at $111 and can be exchanged for this concert or for the remain-ing three. Both Flex Passes and individual tickets can be purchased at the Bay Club or by mail. Send a check and stamped self-addressed envelope to P. O. Box 65210, Port Ludlow, WA 98365. To check on ticket availability, call the Bay Club at 437-2208.

New Winter Film SeriesThe Port Townsend Film Festival and Centrum have partnered to create The Fort Worden Winter Film Series. It will screen nine films, one every Tuesday evening from January 6 to March 3. Each film will be introduced by one of three guest curators followed by a question-and-answer period. Films will be shown in the historic Wheel-er Theater, built in the 1940s. Tickets are $12 and are available by calling Centrum at 385-3102, ext. 117 and online at www.fortwordenwinterfilms.com. Series passes are $95. Tickets are also available at the box office one hour before each film begins.

The first four films will be as follows:

• January 6: Cleo de 5 a 7 – The film portrays a slice of Cleo’s life in faux real time, but this stretch from 5:00–7:00 p.m. is a far from random choice: It’s the last two hours Cleo must wait until hearing the results of a test for cancer.

• January 13: Whale Rider – This movie tries to recon-cile old and new, tradition and progress while merging a thousand-year-old legend of the Ngati Kenohi people into the world of jobless low riders and tourist kitsch.

• January 20: But I’m a Cheerleader – In a plea for tol-erance, this is a comic canter through the young life of Megan who, because she likes tofu and has a picture of a girl in her locker, is deemed by her parents to be gay.


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• January 17: The Turning Point – Selected and pre-sented by Tom Skerritt, this is a film about the choices we make in life and speaks to the human condition.

To learn more about these films or to read about the remaining ones in the series, go to www.fortwordenwinterfilms.com.

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BPA Auditions for ARTBainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) will be holding audi-tions for ART, the Tony Award winning comedy master-piece, on Monday and Tuesday, January 19 and 20, 6:30–9:30 p.m. The painting is white. All white…when Serge pays a fortune for a plain white canvas, is it be-cause he understands the intrinsic value of art…or is he just plain gullible? Does friendship mean keeping quiet or telling the truth?

ART run dates are Thursdays through Sundays, April 9-19. Rehearsals extend from February to April. Those auditioning are requested to prepare one two-minute comedy or dramatic monologue and to bring a headshot or a current picture to the auditions. Interested parties are asked to contact Stage Manager Deirdre McCollom for an appointment at [email protected] or to call 206-714-5766.

Northwind Reading SeriesWriters featured at the Thursday, January 8, Northwind Reading Series will be Kate Lebo and Brian McGuigan.

Kate Lebo, editor of RIVET Magazine, poet and pie maker, was raised in southwest Washington. Her poems are forthcoming or have appeared in Cranky, Knock, Jeopardy, when it rains from the ground up and Seattle Public Library’s “Lines on a Spine” project. She is front desk and volunteer coordinator at Richard Hugo House, Seattle’s literary arts center, and is working on her first chapbook.

Brian McGuigan, born in Queens, New York, lives and writes in Seattle. He is editor of when it rains from the ground up, producer of A Night of Cheap Wine and Poetry, and registrar at the Richard Hugo House in Seattle.

Both readings are free and will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Northwind Arts Center at 2409 Jefferson Street in Port Townsend. They are open to the public. Donations are gladly accepted to support Northwind, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the arts in our community.

Travel with Diane: Inexpensive San Francisco Getawayby Diane Ruff, Contributing Editor

Here’s how we did San Francisco inexpensively.

VirginAmerica had $63/per person tickets from SeaTac. Their planes had the most comfortable airline seats a 5-foot 2-inch person can experience, coupled with the newest computer screens offering movies, music, games and the ability to order food.

My daughter and I took a shuttle to The Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, www.fishermanswharf.hyatt.com. The beds were so great I almost didn’t make the sightseeing tour. Our Concierge arranged the tour along with nearby dining and shopping suggestions. The cable car is a block away and walking in the evening seemed very safe.

We took BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) beneath the Bay and my former boss picked us up for an unbelievable din-ner at her home. Their nephew, a master chef for a winery, paired wines with seafood cioppino and Caesar salad incorporating sourdough croutons sautéed in butter, garlic and olive oil. Ordinarily I push my croutons aside. This time I ate the croutons first. My friend and her husband were in the wine business, have a wine cellar, and were discussing perceived sediment in the bottles. I suggested they purchase the boxed wine so they wouldn’t have that problem. Why is that funny? We finished with port and specialty desserts.

After the City Tour we celebrated Thanksgiving with Irish coffee at the famous Buena Vista. Sunday Brunch at The Hyatt’s restaurant was superb and prepared us for sightseeing and shopping.

I had never made it to Union Square’s Black Friday Sales. Armed with coupons, we made our way into Macy’s. Close by are Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others. We maneuvered around seas of people with strollers and umbrellas. The pay off was fantastic. The original prices on our items and what we actually paid looked like the recent stock market decline. I believe had I held out a few more hours, they might have paid me to carry merchandise out. Now that’s a sale!

I always love visiting San Francisco and see interesting things every time. Visit soon and create your own memories in the City by the Bay.Send your get-away ideas to [email protected]. We reserve the right to edit your contribution to fit our style and space constraints.

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Performing Arts CalendarSaturday, January 3 The multi-talented troupe, which forms The EDGE Improv, has had audiences laughing and cheering for more than 14 years, 7:30 p.m., with a benefit performance at 9:30 p.m., Bainbridge Performing Arts, 206-842-8569, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.Friday, January 9 Carefully selected from the finest acrobat schools in China, the Peking Acrobats transform 2,000-year-old athletic disciplines into a kaleidoscope of entertainment with their gymnastics, juggling, cycling and tumbling, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, 7:00 p.m., 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.Saturday, January 10 Nine-time Grammy Award-winning Asleep at the Wheel has thrived by keeping that distinctly American art form—western swing—alive and kicking, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8:00 p.m. show, 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.Saturday and Sunday, January 10 and 11 Salmonpeople is a one-man tour de force by Peter Donaldson who has garnered standing ovations when he presents his home-spun tapestry of character insight and good science, produced in collaboration with over 20 organizations, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 3:00 p.m., Bainbridge Performing Arts, 206-842-8569, www.brownpapertickets.org.Thursday, January 15 In his award-winning off-Broadway performance Patrick Combs tells the amazing, but true, story of how he deposited a $95,093.35 junk-mail check marked “non-negotiable” and how it erupted into a staggering and funny adventure, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, 7:00 p.m., 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.Friday, January 16 The Urvasi Dance Company is the leading proponent in the United States of Odissi classical dance from India that is over 2,000 years old and thrives today through its rhythmic strength and lyrical movements, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Bainbridge Performing Arts, 206-842-7910 or 206-855-7816, [email protected]. Each 50-minute performance is suitable for all ages.Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17 The Chamber Orchestra Series offers works written for smaller musical ensembles in a more intimate setting. “May the Winds Blow” offers Bach’s Sonata for Flute and Piano, Rossini’s Quartet for Winds in F and a Mozart wind octet, The Port Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Friday at 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Angeles, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sequim Worship Center, 360-457-5579, www.olypen.com/pasymphony.Saturday, January 17 Classical in intent, eclectic by design, Quartetto Gelato thrills audiences with the mastery of six instruments and also offers the unexpected bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor, Admiral The-atre, Bremerton, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8:00 p.m. show, 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.

Sunday, January 18 Bainbridge Performing Arts’ Chamber Music concert begins with six works for piano solo by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Chopin and Gershwin; it features three high school pianists and con-cludes with the Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano, Opus 70, no. 2 by Beethoven, 3:00 p.m., 206-842-8569, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.Friday, January 23 David Walburn recreates the epic Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804 in song and imagery as the Corps of Discovery travel more than 8,000 miles in search of the fabled Northwest Pas-sage, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, 7:00 p.m., 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.Saturday, January 24 Performing Arts in Port Ludlow presents AUGUST, four women of a “certain age,” who prove things are still cookin’ in the hen house. Award-winning recording artists and singer-songwriters, they blend folk, country, bluegrass and pop, Bay Club, 8:00 p.m. with beverage service and seat selection at 7:00 p.m., 437-2208, plvc.org.Saturday, January 24 Tracing its roots back to musical traditions as diverse as blue-grass, Celtic and jazz, New Old Stock combines the unique stylings of hammered dulcimer and banjo with the inimitable sound of an award-winning brother-sister fiddle duo, 7:30 p.m., Bainbridge Performing Arts, 206-842-8569, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.Saturday, January 24 The Portable Reality Show, the high-flyin’ comedy improv troupe from the Jewel Box Theatre, Poulsbo, holds forth at 7:30 and 10:00 p.m., 360-779-9688, www.brownpapertickets.org.Saturday, January 24 By the time James Cotton takes center stage and blows his first note on the harmonica, you will be on your feet dancing and screaming. He’s a Grammy Award winner and a true living leg-end of the blues, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8:00 p.m., 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.Saturday, January 31 The EDGE improvisational actors transform audience sugges-tions into skits, song and dance and make it up as they go along, 7:30 p.m., Bainbridge Performing Arts, 206-842-8569, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.Saturday, January 31 The three tenors of Romanza have re-invigorated opera hits, Italian favorites, popular folksongs and ballads with their own irresistible arrangements, Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8:00 p.m., 360-373-6743, www.admiraltheatre.org.

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Chamber of CommerceChamber NewsHappy New Year! Port Ludlow Chamber members, fami-lies & friends! May the year 2009 be prosperous in spite of the economic downturn and may all Chamber members actively seek ways to support one another’s businesses.

The 2008 Holiday Bottle Auction raised $252 for United Good Neighbors (UGN). Thank you, December luncheon attendees, for your charitable “bidding!”

Important Note: No January Chamber luncheon meet-ing is planned. The 2009 luncheon schedule will be posted after the Board’s planning retreat later this month.

2008 Reflections from Co-Presidents Paula Zimmerman and Kathie Sharpe

Co-President Sharpe: “I want to express my apprecia-tion to the members of the Port Ludlow Chamber of Commerce for giving me the opportunity to serve on the Board. The Board members have been an inspira-tion to me and have devoted energy and time to make the monthly meetings, mixers and projects a success. Thank you all!”

Co-President Zimmerman: “I have especially enjoyed the camaraderie of our members and Board in planning and working together on projects this (past) year.”

Welcome New Business Member: Orbea Sign CompanyMollie and Pete Orbea are pro-ducing “Signs of Success!” at Orbea Sign Company, located at 22287-B Stottlemeyer Road NE in Poulsbo. The company opened its doors December 1. Many solutions are offered for com-mercial, residential, interior and exterior signage needs. Services include large format digital print-ing, banners, windows, vehicle graphics, magnetics, boat lettering, sand carved, and directional/wayfinding signage. Many substrate options are available such as wood, metal and other economical alternatives.

Orbea Sign Company is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. To meet with them before or after hours and weekends, appointments are taken. Call 360-930-8462 or e-mail [email protected].

Mollie and Pete Orbea. Submitted photo

Special Note of AppreciationThank you, Peter Joseph! The remaining Board members offer you a special thank you for your service and great ideas as a 2008 Board Member. Thank you for taking the lead on the wildflower project; for working on the 2009 budget project; and for initiating the Monthly Marketing Tip. Your leadership and input will be missed!

2008 Highlights• Started luncheon meetings earlier to allow for

additional networking opportunities• Presented interesting speakers/topics• Spotlighted a member business at each General

Meeting• Supported the commercial core banner project• Initiated the commercial entrance wildflower project• Shared marketing tips exclusively for luncheon meeting

attendees• Circulated additional press releases

Got Business or Promotional Ideas?Contact the Chamber at [email protected] if you want to serve on the Chamber Board in 2009 or if you have ideas for guest speakers, community enhance-ment projects, and/or membership drive promotional ideas.

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Developer Newsby Diana Smeland, President, Port Ludlow Associates (PLA)

Does anyone have any New Year’s resolutions?

Ludlow Cove II (Log Dump): As reported last month, we have an approved project. The project required us to obtain a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA). We have obtained the permit; however, Bert Loomis, represented by Les Powers, is informally appealing the permit. The appeal on the Shoreline permit by Les Powers should be heard at a hearing in March.

Ludlow Bay Village: The County has approved bifurca-tion of the shoreline permit, which divides the currently approved shoreline permit into two permits; 1) for the uplands portion of the project, and 2) for the aquatic improvements portion of the project. They issued the shoreline permit for the upland portion of the project in November; however, due to an incomplete project de-scription, we requested that the permit be withdrawn, corrected and reissued. At the time of this writing, we expect that the County will reissue the shoreline permit for the upland portion of the project in mid-December. When the original notice went out, Les Powers, Elizabeth Van Zonneveld, Terry Smith and Peter Joseph each wrote e-mails to the County notifying it that they would join the appeal with Les Powers against the Shoreline Permit. Therefore, we expect that this Shoreline Permit will be appealed as well.

Referral Bonus: How would you like to have $1,500 to use at the restaurants, Golf Course and Marina? That would start my year off right! It’s easy—let us know your friends and family are coming and, if they purchase a new PLA home, we will give you a referral bonus of $1,500 to use at our facilities.

Manganese: We are working with a consultant to iden-tify treatment alternatives and cost estimates to lower the levels of manganese in our drinking water. This issue has plagued some homes with plumbing fixture staining, but in other homes there are no symptoms. While citrus prod-ucts prove effective for cleaning the staining the ultimate solution is to treat the water at the source.

I would love to hear from you with questions that I could answer in my column.

We continue to look forward to meeting with groups and residents to share ideas or deal with any expressed con-cerns about Port Ludlow’s future. Randy Verrue is now

a resident of Port Ludlow and is usually around for the second and fourth week of each month. We are both com-mitted to an outreach program with the members of our community. If you’re interested in meeting, please call me directly at 437-8342 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Resort News by Paul Wolman, General Manager, The Resort At Port Ludlow

Happy New Year! The year 2009 begins with new offerings and wonderful events you cannot miss!

Mark your Calendars Wednesday, January 21, International Dinner at the Sun Room: “Culinary visit to Provence (France) in the winter,” 6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 16: A Day with Chef Dan, “Fresh Bistro Cooking on a Budget,” 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Fireside Restaurant Our Country Style Breakfast is being served from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. daily. All your favorites are back on the menu: Classical Continental, The Farmers’ Market, Eggs Bene-dict, Crab Cake Benedict, Chef Dan’s Special Omelets and more.

Fireside is offering seasonal comfort food for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.—fresh soups made from scratch daily, local shellfish, fresh salads, pasta, super sandwiches, our famous Natural Country Beef burgers, daily fishmonger specials, artisan farmhouse cheeses, tantalizing desserts and more.

Dinner is served daily at The Fireside Restaurant from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Our Autumn Fireside Dinner menu features the finest of the Northwest—the best of the best from local waters, Jidori Chicken, Natural Country Beef, Anderson Ranch lamb, Venison, Grimaud Ducks, local farms’ greens and vegetables and inspired desserts. All of this is for you to enjoy with the rarest award-winning wines of the Northwest.

New Events at the Fireside Monday through Saturday, 2:00–4:00 p.m. “TGI’s Time to Relax at the Fireside!” Come to enjoy the wonderful menu selections: “Classic Caesar Salad” with Baguette Crostini and Parmigiano cheese, Chef Dan’s Clam Chowder, Petatou with fresh chevre cheese (tian of potato, Nicoises olives, fresh goat cheese and fresh thyme basil vinaigrette on a bed of frisee with bacon and

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sherry vinaigrette), “Moules Marinieres” (local mussels simmered in natural broth), “Trio of Bruschette”(Chef Dan’s inspiration), “Pasta di Staggioni (olive oil, garlic, fresh thyme, cured Roma tomatoes), “Pommes Frites” (hand cut fries served with three dips), “Trio of Petite Burgers” (house-ground natural Oregon Country beef—one with bleu cheese butter, one with bacon and caramelized onions and one classic with cheese, “Petite Crab Cake Sandwich and Gathered Local Greens” and “Tarte Tatin” (upside-down apple tart served with crème fraiche). All of this may be accompanied by specialty drinks and sparkling white and red wines. Reservations are highly recommended! Call Paul at 437-7074.

Sunday Brunch from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Light fare will consist of Pane d’Amore baguette served with European style butter, local artisan honey, jam, coffee or tea service; Pane d’Amore muffin, coffee or tea service; Chef Dan’s granola with fresh fruit and your choice of natural yogurt, whole milk or reduced fat milk. Egg dishes will include “Classic” (two organic eggs any style, apple wood smoked bacon, apple-pork sausage, rosti potatoes and pane d’amore toasts), “Omelet du Patron” (French omelet with fresh herbs filled with caramelized onions, Fontina cheese served with apple-pork sausage, tossed local greens and pomme frites), “Poached Eggs Florentine,” “French Toast Pain Perdu” (Pane d’amore challah with blackberry, Grand Marnier syrup and a side of bacon), “Quiche of this Sunday” served with tossed local greens and pomme frites, “Crepes Normandes” (filled with caramelized apple soaked in Calvados and served with crème fraiche).

Sandwiches will include “Croque Monsieur” (Pane d’amore batard bread, gruyere cheese, jambon ham, gruyere-bechamel, served with tossed greens and pommes frites), “Fishmonger Sandwich” served with mixed salad and pomme frites, “Half-Pound Burger” (Oregon country natural beef, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, bleu cheese butter, apple wood smoked bacon, tossed mixed greens and pommes frites). Entrées will be “ Steak Frites” (grilled Kobe beef of America flank steak with tossed mixed greens and pommes frites, “Linguini alla Vongole” (Manila clams, tomatoes, garlic, Italian parsley on a bed of linguini), “Steak Tartare” (raw beef with shallots served with buttered toasted baguette, mixed gathered greens and pommes frites), “Duck Confit Salad with Dried Berries” (bleu d’Auvergne cheese, Belgian endives, radicchio, arugula and vanilla-shallot vinaigrette). End your meal with a delicious dessert such as Apple Tarte Tatin with crème fraiche or Crème Brulee with seasonal berries.

Fireside Special Events for 2009 Sundays and Wednesdays: “Half Price Wine!” Don’t be afraid to order a rare wine from our wine list—it’s 50 percent off!

Mondays: Come in with your spouse or friend, buy two entrées, and the second one will be half off. That’s correct! Fifty percent discount on your second entrée. (The 50 percent off applies to the less expensive of the two entrées.) And now the icing on the cake! Bring your own bottle (BYOB) and the corkage is on us!

Tuesdays: New! New! “Paris Comes to Your Table.” We are inviting you to enjoy our Parisian Bistro Menu, seat-ing from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The menu selections include “Soupe a l’Oignon (French Onion Soup), “Escargots Bourgogne” (snails in garlic butter), “Salade Auvergnate” (arugula, endive, bleu cheese, roasted walnuts and apple with walnut vinaigrette), “Onglet a l’Echalote” (Kobe beef hanger steak, shallot sauce), “Coq au Vin” (organic capon marinated in red wine, bacon, button mushrooms, and pearl onions), “Mignon de Porc a la Parisian” (pork tenderloin, garlic confit and mashed potatoes), “Les Fromages Affines du Jour” (Chef Dan’s daily selection of cheeses), “ Mousse au Chocolat” (dark chocolate mousse), “Crème Brulee” (classic custard with a layer of hard caramel) and much more! The cost for this three-course Parisian Menu is $19. For an additional $5 it will be paired with wines, a glass of vintage white with the appetizer and a glass of a great red with your entrée. Reserve now as seats are already very limited. Call Paul at 437-7074.

Thursdays: “Cena Con La Famiglia Ed Amici,” An Italian Family-Style Dinner! Bring your family and friends (minimum of four guests). Come and enjoy a genuine three-course Italian dinner; seating family style every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. You’ll discover Tuscan soups, risottos from Lombardy, polenta and pasta from the Veneto, entrées from Emilia-Romagna and desserts from Sicily and other provinces. Now the cost for all this: $60 for a party of four and $15 for each additional guest (free for children under five). Italian Family Dinner paired with award-winning Italian wines: $80 for a party of four and $20 for each additional guest (kids under five don’t get wine; maybe they should!) This special is for Thursdays in January. Reserve now! Seats are very limited. Call Paul at 437-7074.

Wine Aficionados News Some great Northwest wines are here: Fidelitas Optu, Fidelitas Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla–Canon del Sol Meritage, Yakima–De Lille Doyenne Syrah, De Lille

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Doyenne Roussane, Saggi, Chateau Ste, Michelle Ethos Cabernet and Syrah, Ramey Chardonnay, Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon and many more. All these highly rated wines will be yours to sip at half price on Sundays and Wednesdays.

On Tuesdays: Bistro Wines pairing our Three-Course Parisian Bistro Meal: $19 per guest for the three-course dinner, $24 per guest for the three-course dinner, including the wine pairing.

New, on Thursdays: Italian Family Style paired with great wines from the major Italian viticulture regions (Piedmont, Tuscany, Umbria, Lombardy, Veneto and Alto Adige), $80 for a party of four, $20 for each additional guest.

International Dinner: A Culinary Visit to Provence in the winter, on Wednesday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. Provence is the Golden Corner of France, stretching from the tallest mountains of Western Europe to the Mediterra-nean Sea and from the Rhone River to the Italian border. It is a study of rich culinary diversity including a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Dan, paired with elegant wines from the south of France and presented by your host Paul. The cost is $49 per guest. Reserve now! Call Paul at 437-7074. We have only a few seats available!

The Inn Thursday, January 1; New Year’s Day

Monday, January 5; National Bird Day and Migratory Bird Day

Monday, January19; Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

Monday, January 26; Chinese New Year

Reserve a room at the Inn for any of these special days and you will receive a very tasteful amenity! Call now to reserve: 437-7000.

Kamahaina Rate (Hawaiian word for “local residents”): The room rate for Jefferson County residents, their family and friends, starts at $79 per night, single or double occupancy. What a deal! Call 437-7000 now for reservation; availability is limited!

Specials and More Specials “Amour at Port Ludlow:” Love remains in the air. This special includes two nights at the Inn, a four-course dinner with wine pairing at The Fireside Restaurant, one hour of decadent Spa Treatment for two in the privacy of your room. You will receive Special Amenities in your room. All this for as low as $449. Some restrictions apply.

Dine and Unwind Package: Enjoy a one-night stay at the Resort At Port Ludlow and a special dinner at The Fireside Restaurant. You’ll satisfy your need for rest, and experience some of the Pacific Northwest’s most exquisite dining. All this for as low as $199 plus taxes and $10 resort fee. This package includes one night deluxe accommodations, $100 dinner credit to the award-winning Fireside Restaurant and a welcome amenity in your room. Some restrictions apply.

Winter Romantic Getaway: The Romantic Getaway at the Resort At Port Ludlow includes two, three or four night deluxe accommodations, one full breakfast and one three-course dinner for two at our award-winning Fireside Res-taurant for each night of your stay, as well as a welcome amenity in your room. This package starts at $169 per night plus taxes and $10 resort fee (minimum 2 nights). Some restrictions apply.

A Day with Chef Dan

Friday, January 16 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Meet Chef Daniel Ratigan in The Fireside at 9:00 a.m. and learn how

to prepare a 3-course “Fresh Bistro Menu” for four

for less than $40.00 including wines! Students will follow Chef Dan into the

Fireside kitchen where they will all receive hands-on instruction for preparing an Appetizer, Main Course and Dessert

according to their preference.

Each course will be enjoyed with a different wine, paired by the Fireside Sommelier.

Students will learn the fun and importance of the complement between food and wine.

Classes will be offered once a month $49 inclusive per person $45 for local residents

Space is limited, call Paul now at 437-7074

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Heard at the MarinaThe Lights are hung on the boats with care, In hopes 2009 will bring a prosperous year; The captains and first mates all snug in their craft, With visions of cruising to Nanaimo or Telegraph.

When out of the water there arose such a clatter, Many sprang from their galleys to see what was the matter. Away to the port they flew like a flash, Put their nose to the porthole and peeked out the glass.

When what should appear up out of the water, But a Dungeness crab, Orca whale, and an otter. With all three of these creatures so lively and quick, We knew at this moment they were sent from St. Nick.

More rapid than ever it seemed that they came, And they whistled and shouted and called boats by name; Now Opportunity, Lady R, Island Drifter Escapade— Queen B, Chief’s Mess, Sea Wings and Flying J.

Now Freedom, Wild Goose, West and Duchess Pau Hana, Bugsy’s Sea Gal and the sailboat Enchantress. From the bottom of our hearts, Santa sent us to call. We say, “Thank you, oh thank you; yes, thank you to all!”

So they swam in the Bay, and they danced on the water. They sang Christmas carols and swung on a rudder. And then with a whisper, we heard Mr. Crab say, “What a beautiful place, what a beautiful Bay!”

“Thanks for these lights you have strung with such care, Thank you for inviting and letting us share.” Mr. Otter was playing and making a mess. Mr. Whale was diving and having a blast.

“We appreciate your help in keeping this Bay clean. You’ve been using the pump out, and there are less oil sheens; So go on with your merry old time on this sea. We’re Santa’s Nautical Helpers and it’s time that we flee.”

We heard them exclaim as they swam out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.”

by Kori Ward Marina Manager

Mariners’ News

Speed Limit in Port Ludlow Bay

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Dock Talkby Kori Ward, Marina Manage

We would like to thank all of you who had the chance to enjoy the Twelfth Annual Holiday on the Docks. It is al-ways such a merry time at the Marina through the month of December. The captains and first mates work long and hard dressing up their boats, often in adverse weather. We feel it is our “Christmas card to the community.”

I would like to thank the Yacht Club for its help and sup-port in organizing this joyful event. Special thanks, also, to Helen Cotta for organizing the First Annual Commu-nity Christmas Tree, and the Door of Grace choir for the festive carols. Gary Hanson and Sean Pickering, dock attendants at the Marina, deserve much credit for hanging the lights around the Marina grounds, as do Jane Rich-ardson and Kathy Powell, Marina store attendants, for all their hard work in getting the store dressed up for the holidays.

The staff at the Marina has been busy winterizing the docks. Freeze valves have been installed at the pier ends to minimize the chance of broken water pipes. This also enables us to keep the water flowing through the heaviest freezes. We do ask that you please keep your water hoses detached from the hose bib and stored in your dock box during the winter months. Try to keep as much water off the dock surface as possible during freezing temperatures. The water will saturate the concrete floats, and the next freeze will cause the surface to lift and fracture.

Congratulations to Fred King for his newly purchased Nordic tug, Ozeki!

The Marina staff and I are committed to the satisfaction of our customers. We appreciate your advice and support. Please feel free to contact me with any complaints or sug-gestions regarding the marina and its operations.

May all your crossings be smooth!

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Port Ludlow WGA Newsby Turney Oswald, Scribe

Happy New Year! It’s time to make a resolution to get in shape for golf in 2009. Try lifting some light weights, swimming, yoga, and walking. Anything you do that you haven’t been doing might very well prevent injury and improve your game when the season begins.

If you would like to join this group of active women that enjoy the outdoors, the game of golf and each other, contact Cathie Hampton, our Membership Chairman. We welcome new members. I’ll have more news next month on the 2009 calendar of events.

News from the Ninersby Beverly Browne, Publicity

As I write, the weather is terrible for golfing, windy, rainy and cold. Even so tee times are being made and hardy Niners are still playing Thursday mornings. Check your e-mails from Barbara Berthiaume or ask at the Club to find the times. They are later in the morning than during the summer.

The Niners got together for a Christmas party in Decem-ber at Kathy Snider’s home. Members brought appetiz-ers and beverages and everyone had a wonderful time chatting and reviewing the past year. The decibel level was fairly high. Sadly, we said goodbye to some members who are leaving us for health reasons. The Niners are considering granting emeritus status to former members so we hope we will continue to see them at our social functions.

Golfing will begin in earnest in March. Plans are already underway for 2009. During the hiatus it is wise to keep fit with other activities: walking, jazzercise, yoga, Pilates or whatever is your personal favorite. If you do, you will have a leg up in the spring on other, less active members.

If you are a person who thinks he or she would like to try golfing, let us know. The Niners welcome new members. It is a great group and you will enjoy it even if you have never golfed before. To obtain information about the nine-hole golfers, contact Barbara Berthiaume at 437-0423 or e-mail [email protected]. You also can contact any one of the other Board members or ask at the Pro Shop.

From the desk of the D.O.G.By Vito DeSantis, P.G.A. Director of Golf

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it is 2009 already. If you’re like me when the New Year arrives you look back on the year that was and think about all the wonderful people that have made the year what it was.

While reflecting on 2008 I remembered the saying that there is no “I” in team and on the Port Ludlow Golf Club team this is very true. We had a great 2008 because of some wonderfully committed staff members and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to them.

Jerry Mathews, our Golf Course Superintendent and his staff: Gabe Cherry, John Clement, Gary Crawfoot, Mike Harris, Troy Kesgard, Wes Livingston, Ben Long, Steve Omodt and Josh Siegrist. Thank you for keeping Port Ludlow Golf Club in terrific playing condition in 2008 and we look forward to more great things in 2009.

To my golf staff: Brian, Marilyn, Ryan and Tierre. You amaze me daily with your attention to detail and unwav-ering customer service to members and guests of Port Ludlow Golf Club.

Last, but not least, my Niblick’s Café crew: Kathy, Lori and Sharon. I’ve never see three ladies receive more compliments from customers, members and guests than you. You always meet challenges head on and astonish me how you pull groups and events together.

I thank all of you for a terrific year. With your help and support we will make 2009 another year to remember.

Advisory Board Member Needed for Parks and RecJefferson County Parks and Recreation needs an Advi-sory Board member to support, guide and help oversee its successful parks, trails and other programs. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) appoints this volunteer position for a three-year term. Regular meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at noon.

Members are also expected to serve on a sub-committee of their interest or to volunteer in support of programs or events. If you are interested in this opportunity to get in-volved with County parks and recreation, please call Matt Tyler at 385-9129 or e-mail [email protected].

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• Tax Preparation for Individuals, Partnerships, Corporations, Estates and Trusts• Financial and Tax Planning• Accounting and Auditing, Preparation of Financial Statements• Computerized Bookkeeping and Payroll, Business Start-up• Senior Financial Services

Telephone 360-437-9443 / Fax 360-437-944656 Village Way, Port Ludlow, WA 98365

Fulfi lling home dreams on the peninsula since 1923.

Home Equity Loans All-in-One Construction Loans30 Year Fixed Improved & Unimproved Future Homesite Loans

Financing for Manufactured Housing with or without land Apply online anytime

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Banks

Carpets/Decorating/Floors

HELP BEAUTIFYPORT LUDLOW

Start with your home. Colors galore! Choose easy-care laminates or solid hardwoods. Beautiful carpets including luxury

wools at great prices! Or how about timeless granite, marble or tile? Choose what’s best for your home. Why not today?

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379-9500

Sterling Clay Couch, III, CPA’s, PC Certified Public Accountants

Let us help you prepare all your 2008 Income Tax Returns Call or email us and we will send you a free Tax Organizer

office: (360) 437-1344 fax: (360) 437-1345 7446 Oak Bay Road Port Ludlow, Washington 98365 mail: [email protected] http://www.irshelp.com

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Churches

ChurchesCarpets/Decorating/Floors

Computer Services

Taming your computer nightmares with patience, humor, and years of professional experience

John S. Pizzo Computer Consulting

PC or Mac

360-379-0961 [email protected] www.PizzoConsulting.com

Dr. Jerry and Kathryn Brady119 Village Way,

Port Ludlowwww.BradyChiro.com

Medicare & Most Insurance Accepted

BradyChiropractic

437 - 8008Health & Wellness

Personalized Treatment to You

28 Years of ExperienceEffective • Gentle • Pain Relief of:

Neck / Back Pain • Headaches • FatigueShoulder / Arm Pain • Hip / Leg PainSports Injuries • Nutrition Concerns

Personalized Treatment to You

437 - 8008

Chiropractic

GRACE CHRISTIAN CENTERSolid, Spirit-Filled Bible Teaching

Loving Jesus and Loving Each Other

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.• All are invited to hear Special Apostolic Missionaries/

Teachers/Pastors/Authors Graham and Pamela Truscott,

• Friday and Saturday nights, January 10 and 11, 6:30 p.m.

and Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.Pastor Kevin Hunter, Th.D. Pastor Sherri Barden, Ph.D.360-821-9680 360-821-9684

Port Ludlow Conference Center 200 Olympic Place, Port Ludlowwww.gracechristiancenter.us

Thinking Surgery?Think Again

Call 437-2596 and see if you are a candidate for our cold laser therapy program.

No cutting, No drugs, No side-effect, No time loss. Begin the healing process today and get your life back.

Marjorie Pederson DC Serving Port Ludlow Since 1995

Thanks for supporting the 2nd Annual Health Fair at the Fire Station

Your Own PrivatePOWER SOURCE.Don’t be left outin the cold anddark this year!

Call Double D Electrical for yourFREE estimate: 360-385-1130

Guardian Generators

Electrical Service

The First Presbyterian Church of Port Townsend

1111 Franklin Street

We are a welcoming community, sharing the spirit of Christ. • Loving generously • Serving selflessly • Living justly

Worship Schedule

8:15 a.m., Worship & Children’s Church9:30 a.m., Adult Education & Children’s Church

11:00 a.m., Worship & Youth Education

Professional Child Care

Call the the church office at 385-2525 for further information.

Port Ludlow Community Church

9534 Oak Bay Road360-437-0145

E-mail [email protected]“Where Everyone is Someone and Jesus is Lord!”

Sunday Worship – 8:45 & 10:30 a.m.Adult Education – 8:45 a.m. Children’s Hour – 10:30 a.m.

Blending Traditional Hymns with Contemporary Worship

Hour of Prayer, Saturday – 7:00 p.m.

“Come into His presence with thanksgiving in your heart”

Pastor Dennis

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A comprehensive array of health services. • Hospital Acute Care and • Diagnostic Imaging and Lab Surgical Services • Physical Therapy • Emergency Medicine • Home Health and Hospice • Urgent Care • Wellness Programs • Primary Care Clinics

(360) 385-2200www.jeffersonhealthcare.org

Professional medicine. Personal treatment.

Home Healthcare

Home Healthcare

Home Maintenance & Repair

Marilyn Loy-Every, M.S.Certified Audiologist, CCC-AProfessional Hearing Care

Call For A Hearing Consultation:

360 437-7767115 Village Way, Port Ludlow

“When experience makes the difference.”Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations

Digital Hearing and Assistive Listening DevicesHearing Device Repairs & Batteries

Insurance Billing • Physician Referrals

Hearing

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E a c h H o m e I n s t e a d S e n i o r C a r e f r a n c h i s e o f f i c e i s i n d e p e n d e n t l y o w n e d a n d o p e r a t e d . h o m e i n s t e a d . c o m

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H o u s e k e e p i n g

• T r a n s p o r t a t i o n ,

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Furniture

Glass

N.W. Olympic GlassService you Expect, Quality you Deserve

Free Estimates / Free Mobile Service

• Windshield Replacement & Repair• Vinyl Windows / Insulated Units / Flat Glass

• Mirrors and Glass Table Tops • Marine

360-379-2779 Toll free 1-800-313-1734

Locally owned Over 25 years’ experience • Quality Installations, Insurance approved.

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Homer Smith III Anne Morrison Sonya Ensminger President

In Port Ludlow at 9401 Oak Bay Road,

Suite D360-437-8192

e-mail: [email protected] www.homersmith.com

804 Water Street • Port Townsend, WA 98368360-385-3711 1-800-464-4140

Auto • Home • Health • Medicare Supplements • Life

Homer Smith Insurance, Inc.Estab. 1950

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Give me a call today!360-643-0600

[email protected] Life and Casualty CompanyWe specialize in seniors

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Full Service Insurance & Investments

Bill Hubbard

401K Rollovers

Life • Mutual Funds

Retirement & College Savings Plans

Auto • Home • AnnuitiesIn-home appointments

available on request

1304 West Simms WayPort Townsend

phone: 360-385-1019

toll free: 866-647-6814 fax: 360-385-1019

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• Long Term Care Solutions

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• Plan D (Prescriptions)

• Fixed Annuities

Interior Design/Home Décor

240 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island Toll-free 888.342.3410 www.portmadisonhome.com

Home Furnishings Interior Design

No bars, no springs, no kidding...

Sunshine’s Painting & Helping Hands Interior Painting & Color Design Faux Finishing • Wall Paper Granite, Ceramic Counter Tops & Flooring Exterior Painting & Weather Proofing

Pressure Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Wood Trim • Expert Remodels

If you’re ready for a different kind of contractor we hope you will give us a call!

“Sunshine’s Painting & Helping Hands”

We simply are the best! Senior Discounts!! Call Dusty (360) 301-1845 Lic# SUNSHPH932DB

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Active for life with Discovery Physical Therapy

specializing in:

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Senior Physical Therapy Incontinence Therapy Community Exercise Classes

360.385.931027 COLWELL STREET (Rhody Drive)

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Pet Services

B & B For Dogs

Good food, fun walks and great company in warm loving home.No kennels or cages! Only 2-3 guests at a time.

Licensed, insured and bonded.Reasonable rates, tours and references upon request.

Visit our website at www.lulusfordogs.com

Contact Sandy White [email protected]

379-5248379-5248379-5248379-5248379-5248or 301-5151301-5151301-5151301-5151301-5151LULU’s

Exclusive resort for small dogs

Mortgage Services

Now providing Property Management.

See our rentals at www.portludlowpropertyrentals.com.

TOWN & COUNTRY

cEconomic crisis put a crimp in your retirement?

Maybe it's time for aREVERSE MORTGAGE!

“Port Ludlow’s Reverse Mortgage Specialists” Call for information:

Teresa Forrest (360) 437-1192Nancy Karam (360) 301-5808AVIS MORTGAGE

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Larry WienerInvestment Representative

9526 Oak Bay Road, Suite 300Port Ludlow, WA 98365360-437-5113Member SIPC

LET’S GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER.New to the area? Unfamiliar with the Edward Jones way of doing business? Take an hour or so to learn how we work with millions of individual investors to create and implement investment strategies designed to achieve long-term financial goals.

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Investment Securities

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• Water and golf course views • Greenbelt on 3 sides • Main level living • Open floor plan • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath • Approx. 2310 sq ft

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Real Estate Cucina PizzaPizza~Burgers~Pasta~Subs~Salads

Now Serving Beer on TapBring this coupon when you visit us~

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The Fireside

The Fireside is open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

At The Inn At Port Ludlow

Now Serving Sunday Brunch 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

TGI’s Time To Relax Featuring Drink Specials & Light DinnersMonday - Saturday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Kevin Hunter, Broker/Owner Bryan Diehl, Assoc. Broker Nancy Rathke, Realtor Dean Larson, Realtor

437-0800 7551 Oak Bay Road

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Kathy LarkinBroker, CRS, GRISpecializing in Port Ludlow since 1993

Phone: 360 437-2825Toll Free: 800-286-3591Email: [email protected]

We are still here to provide you with our excellent service.Contact us at 360•437•1011

or stop by and visit us at 9526 Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow

(Next door to Snug Harbor)

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CLASSIFIEDSAcceptance of ads is dependent on space availability. The cost is 25 cents per word ($5 minimum charge), with a maximum of thirty words per ad. One ad allowed per business. Deadline for classified ads is the 10th of the month. Call Barrie Gustin at 437-8025 or e-mail [email protected]

Nightly or Weekly Rental. Admiralty II, Waterfront. Condo and 10 guest rooms. Perfect for guests/small groups. Smoke-free, pet-free, free Internet. View rooms, best views of shipping lanes. Info: Kent 206-795-0400.

Beaver Valley Storage. 100–800 square feet. Twenty-four hour secu-rity on duty. One month free with minimum six-month lease. 732-0400.

Gutter Cleaning, Leak Repair, Window Cleaning. Quick callback, free estimates, and reliable service. Jeremy at All Clear Detail, 360-301-6083 or 379-5281. Licensed, insured, strong local references.

Sun Problems? 3M Window/Skylight Film benefits: furniture fade protection, glare, privacy, insulates, security, lets sunshine in. Clear to opaque. Also decorative glass. Lifetime Warranty. Window Scapes Inc. 385-3810.

Specializing in Decks (New and Rebuild), fences, sheds, tile, pres-sure-washing driveways (no roofs), light hauling and dump runs. Reasonable rates/senior discounts. Please call Al Anderson, 437-9220.

Eating Around: Dupuis by A. Gastronome

When did you last visit a 1920’s road-house on the Olympic Peninsula? Du-puis is an old-time log house with a bit of kitsch, but the kitchen has a flair with most dishes.

We arrived on a harvest moon evening, noticing a chill in the air as we left our car. After passing through the anteroom adorned with a hand-wringer-equipped washtub, a clay “likker” jug and other

similar artifacts, we proceeded through one dining area sporting a grand piano and on to a more intimate room with a live fire crackling by the hearth. The décor thrives on nostalgia. In addition to old style crystal chandeliers, most accessory flat surfaces of the establishment are adorned with cut glass and decorative pieces. A leather appointed barber chair graces one corner of the bar. Cock-tails and wine are available. We sampled an Oregon Pinot Gris and a Washington Cabernet, both of which were $6.

A breadbasket arrived with a pair of large molasses-flavored dark buns, obviously freshly baked. Although a bit sweet for a dinner bread, they were very light and even more enticing with whipped butter.

Specials that night included cioppino, albacore tuna, geoduck linguini and osso bucco, identified as a seasoned pork shank. The traditional clam chowder was replaced by oyster stew that evening, but a garden vegetable salad also was offered. Main courses were accompanied by sautéed cabbage brightened with shredded carrot and a choice of potato, rice or baked yam. The salad featured a vegetable medley of pinto beans, baby corn, sliced onions and peppers and pickled carrot, redolent of clove, cinnamon and a bit of vinegar, all combined on a bed of coarsely chopped lettuces. A full array of steaks and sea-food complete the menu.

Your reviewer opted for the oyster stew and also fried oysters. The stew was pleasantly full of small Hood Canal oysters in a well-seasoned creamy stock. Fried oysters were plump, lightly breaded and accompanied by both tartar and seafood cocktail sauces. The baked yam with mango honey butter was tasty as well.

My companion chose the osso bucco, a large—even enormous—chunk of tender and well-seasoned meat on the bone in a tomato infused sauce. In addition to the cab-bage, a signature sliced red “Potato Dupuis” in seasoned sour cream sauce completed the serving.

We tasted the desserts only with our eyes, but the apple galette, flourless chocolate cake, crème brûleé, pot au crème, fresh wild blackberry pie and other pastries looked scrumptious.

Dinner for two including wine was under $60, a very reasonable price for a well-crafted array of fresh seasonal ingredients.

If you find yourself between Sequim and Port Angeles with an old-fashioned hunger, you can do no better than Dupuis. For more information, visit www.dupuisrestau-rant.com. Dupuis opens for dinner Wednesday through Monday at 5:00 p.m., except on Sunday, when it opens at 3:00 p.m. During the summer season it opens at 4:00 p.m. Throughout the year, it is closed on Tuesday except by appointment for groups of ten or more.

Dupuis 256861 Highway 101 Port Angeles WA 98362 360-457-8033“Eating Around” wants to hear from you. Send us news on your favorite eating placesany places you’ve had a pleasantor noteating experiencewithin an hour’s drive from Port Ludlow. Send your comments, criticisms, conclusions, and compliments to Marti Duncan, “Eating Around” Editor, at [email protected]. Note: We reserve the right to edit your contribution to fit our style and space constraints.

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Winter Cruising: Reserve your cruise now for a day or week. Explore where only private yachts can go. Discount for Port Ludlow residents on multiple day voyages. Call Captain Otness 437-4000. www.pcocharters.com.

Cash for Contracts. Secured by Real Estate. Full or partial— nationwide. Call us to discuss your options. Convert your future pay-ments to cash now. Duane E. Anderson, President, 437-1392.

All Phases of Wood Working from rough framing to detailed finish. Design and consultation! Cabinetmaker since 1972. For more information call Joe Borg 437-7909.

Another Shold Construction. “Built with Quality.” General contrac-tor. Remodel, decks, siding, fencing, etc. No job too small. Licensed, bonded and insured. Todd Shold, 360-620-5035.

Alterations Done Reasonably. My home in Hadlock. Many references. Also, pillows, cushions and special projects. Attention to detail. Janice, 385-3929.

General Yard/Home Care Based in Port Ludlow. Pruning, weeding, planting, pressure washing, hauling. Versatile and dependable. Call Mike at SoundScape, 774-1421.

Moving, Pickup, Delivery. All types of hauls. Transfer and storage. Fast friendly service. Call Ron 360-732-0003.

Daniel Cooper Construction. Serving Port Ludlow and surrounding communities. From home maintenance to remodeling your home or business. Call our office at 360-316-9173 or leave a message at 437-0317.

Marine Dive Service. Boat maintenance; bottom cleaning, zinc re-placement, inspection, and repair. Prompt response. Reasonable rates. Call 301-6083 or 379-5281.

RV Storage. South Bay, 1 mile west of Hood Canal Bridge on Hwy. 104. No electrical hookups. Call Shirley, 437-9298 (evenings best time to call).

Cedar Green Fix-It: Home Maintenance and Repair. Retired carpenter with 35 years of experience will help you protect your most valuable asset: your home. Call Jeff Johnson at 379-4800.

The Big Pig Thrift Store in Port Hadlock is accepting donations of reusable items/clothing. We also pick up. We carry items for everyone. Visit us: 811 Nesses Corner Rd. 379-4179.

Mole Control, Highly Skilled Pruning and Hedge Trimming. Ornamental trees, shrubs, fruit trees. Tree removal. Your arborist Richard at 1-888-854-4640.

Have a Presentation of Visual memories made on DVD for the Cel-ebration of Life or special events. Call Bob Graham, 437-0680.

Ludlow Custom Contractors specializes in custom home painting, decks, and finish carpentry. Contractor’s License #MOSHECJ994MC. Christopher Mosher, 301-9629. “Custom Designing Your Dreams.”

Foot Care. Dr. Jessica Lund, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon. Bunions, hammertoes, toenails, diabetic shoes, orthotics, heel pain. Located at 204 Gaines Street in Port Townsend. Call 385-6486 for appointments.

Foodies and Expats—Visit Marina Market, Poulsbo. Infamous “Licorice Shrine” 250+ kinds of black licorice. 225+ imported chocolates. Cheese, fish products, more from Scandinavia, Holland, Germany +. Gift cards/newly expanded. 360-779-8430. www.marinamarket.com.

Taxes and Accounting. We specialize in tax preparation and needs of small business. We offer QuickBooks consulting, and make house calls. Call 437-1392. Great service/fair prices. Duane E. Anderson, CPA.

Brett’s Stump Grinding. Beautify your lawn by getting rid of that ugly tree stump! Professional, reliable, affordable. Licensed, bonded, insured. Call Brett Aniballi, 360-774-1226.

$8.00 Hair Cuts! Have you heard of us? Pacific Northwest Hair Academy Inc. We offer student prices in an upscale salon environment. All services closely supervised. Come check us out! 344-4300.

Local Aggregates and Landscape Materials delivered and installed, using a smaller dump truck with fold-down sides. Call 437-8036. Reg. # KWIKKKO978MN.

Custom Countertops by Studio Surfaces. Serving the Olympic Peninsula. Offering 3CM Granite, Cambria/Zodiaq Quartz and Corian. Free in-home consultation and estimate. State-of-the-art fabrication and installation. Representing Fine Line Pacific. 360-301-9107.

Home Instead Senior Care—An Ideal Job for Seniors. Make a difference, providing in-home non-medical companionship and home care to seniors. Part-time, day/night/weekend shifts. 800-454-5040, 360-681-2511, 437-9884.

Physical Therapy in Port Ludlow. Active Life Physical Therapy, LLC. Our services include balance training, spinal rehabilitation, orthopedics, vertigo treatment, and total joint replacement therapy. Medicare accepted. 437-2444. [email protected].

Dog Townsend. Community-style boarding and daycare for your socialized dog. Dogs are carefully supervised while playing together in a healthy, safe and loving environment. Please call for interview. 360-379-3388.

Gardener. Need help with planting, pruning, maintenance or problems in your garden? Winter services for snowbirds. 25-years’ professional horticulturist. Local resident. Local references. Rick Shelton, 60-302-1112 or 437-0860.

Port Ludlow Carpet Cleaning. Quality at a reasonable rate. Professional equipment. Call Jerry, 360-301-3864 or 360-796-4137. Pleasing you pleases me!

Gabriel Marine LLC. Complete vessel service, repair, caretaking. Gas/Diesel/Electric. All systems and materials, including welding/machining. Since 1978. Bonded/insured. Call Burton Gabriel, 360-301-2136, member ABYC.

Move it or lose it! Call STUFFAWAY to help you move in/out, organize, rearrange, downsize, dump, donate to charities or deliver furniture/appliances to your home. Call 24/7, local cell 360-302-1227 or visit www.stuffaway.com.

Fix It. Furniture and antique repair. Appliance and power tool repair. Handyman projects. Pick up and delivery. Call Don, 437-9398.

Housecleaning Service. Not enough time? Extra project around the house? Clean the refrigerator? Scrub baseboards? Cobwebs and dust building up? Call Debra 379-0580. Openings for new clients. References available.

Olympic Gutter Cleaning & Moss Treatment. Improving the appearance and life of your home. Call to set up an appointment at 360-301-9980. Licensed and Insured.

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Severn’s Services. Pressure washing, hedge trimming, deck staining, power blowing, gutters, interior and exterior painting. Big or small, give Jerry a call! Licensed/references. 360-301-3864 or 360-796-4137.

Patio Covers. Fire up your grill regardless of the season/ weather. DEGLAS acrylic will bring more soft filtered light into your home while keeping harmful UVs out. Barefoot Backyards, Kingston. 360-297-4543. www.BarefootBackyards.com.

Computer Help In Your Home. New system set-up, hardware/ software installation, application help, problem solving. Call Judy at 437-2156. [email protected].

Marvin Painting. Meticulous finishing of your home both inside and out. Expert custom interiors. We take pride in our work! Call us to receive our brochure and references. 344-4235.

Rental. Two Port Ludlow condos with kitchen, dining room, living room, fireplace, deck, free Internet and Beach Club facilities. 2- bedroom, 2-bath or 3-bedroom, 3-bath, beachfront with loft. 206-499-1504.

Income Tax preparation for individuals, partnerships & corporations. Prompt and accurate service. Free E-file. Your place or mine. Call 437-0630. Shirley Davis Accounting & Tax Service.

Housecleaning by Responsible Couple. One-time cleaning, move-out, home sale preparations, house checking, condos, thorough spring-cleaning for home/garage. Olympic Music Festival employee since 1998. 437-9511.

Decks. TimberTech low maintenance composites and thirty-one flavors of rails all on display at Barefoot Backyards new showroom in Kingston. New or renew full service decking professionals. 360-297-4543, www.BarefootBackyards.com.

Admiralty Property Management. Let us serve your needs as owner or renter with care, communication and integrity. Call Kevin Hunter at 437-0888.

Elena’s Alterations and Tailoring. Over 15 years’ professional seamstress experience. Can sew anything from fine silk to denim and leather. For high quality alterations call 437-9564 or 360-643-3661.

Heating and Cooling. Your local expert, 23 years’ experience. Mainte-nance, repair, installation. References gladly. For prompt professional service call Bob @ Coast Mechanical LLC 437-7558.

Facials, Peels and Waxing by Connie. Also featuring the Bio Microcurrent machine. Strengthens and tones facial muscles. Dramatic results. 437-8226.

Avon. Personal delivery. Guaranteed satisfaction. Inette Wallace, Independent Sales Representative. 437-2071. [email protected].

Excellent, Conscientious Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning by Phil with his rotary-extractor system. Local individual at reasonable prices, 379-5130 or message 437-0994.

Abiding HomeCare. Some agencies just want warm bodies, we want warm hearts. Provide in-home non-medical companionship and home care to seniors. Part-time, day/night/weekends/live-in. 877-266-2856. www.abidinghomecare.com.

Big Valley Pet Resort is a great place for your socialized pet to play while you are away. Check out bigvalleyanimalcarecenter.com or call 360-697-1451 or more information.

Hawaii Rental by day, week, month. Unit 15b, 2-BR, 2-BA condo at Waikoloa on Big Island. Sleeps 6, deck, view, clubhouse, pools, beach, walk to shops/restaurants. www.kolearentals.com/15b.htm.

Drywall, New Construction. Remodels, small repairs, texture removal. 38 years’ experience. Local references. 437-1435.

Waikiki Beach Condo. 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, sleeps 6. Wrap around lanais, hardwoods, sunny, airy, corner apt., fully equipped. $285/night, (five minimum). Rates subject to seasonal increase. http://rental4u2c.com, [email protected], 1-866-657-2665.

Haircuts at Sonja’s Bayside Barber. Open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Men, women and children welcome. Appointments or walk-ins. Located in Port Ludlow Village. 360-301-0009.

Beat Cold and Flu Season by boosting your immune system with acupuncture. Preferred insurance provider. 360-765-0650. Heather Spencer LAc.

Avis Mortgage, Port Ludlow’s Reverse Mortgage Specialists. Call for information: Teresa Forrest, Broker, 437-1192. Nancy Karam, Loan Officer, 301-5808. 29 years’ combined experience. Licenses: #510MB47252, #510LO47253, #510LO47689. [email protected].

Quality Painting with Affordable Pricing. Exterior. Interior. Pressure washing. Lots of local Port Ludlow references. Bonded and insured. License CBSPAT*934BD. Call Tony Forrest, owner CBS Painting, for a free estimate: 1-360-633-5702.

Photo Repair and Document Restoration by Digital Process. Repair and enhance old and/or damaged photographs or documents. 437-0680. Bob Graham. [email protected].

APP Propane is now serving your Port Ludlow neighborhoods with: lower cost propane, home and business deliveries, great service and a Guaranteed Price Plan offer. Call us toll free 800-929-5243.

Pet Solutions offers a complete range of in-your-home pet care including overnight stays. Licensed/bonded pet professional with 13+ years’ experience & strong local references. 437-4129.

Looking Forward to Caring for your Skin Care Needs in the New Year! Therapeutic Facials, Sally Hirschmann, Ludlow Bay Massage & Wellness Spa, 91 Village Way. 437-3798.

Computer-Fix. Your complete computer services company, available 24/7. Repair, data recovery, virus removal, affordable prices. PC and laptop. Broadstripe authorized affiliate. Kala Point Professional Bldg., 260 Kala Point Drive, Ste. 202. 385-6166. www.computer.fix.com.

Cakes and Catering by Susie’s Sweet Creations at Snug Harbor Cafe, Port Ludlow. Need help with that holiday party, wedding or other special event? Please call Susie, 437-8072 or 437-5145.

For Sale: Mayan Resorts, two bedrooms with golf package in five prime resorts in Mexico. E-mail: [email protected].

Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, House Cleaning. Insured. References available. 385-4665.

The Solar Water Group Inc. Solar-site evaluation, solar water, solar hydronic heating. On-demand hot water systems. Sales, service, installations. www.thesolarwatergroup.com. 360-301-5968. License # SOLARWG923PC.

Dust Busters. Housekeeping, fall special. Personalized, fast and friendly service. Local references. 360-531-2331.

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Financial Disclosure The Port Ludlow Voice

The Port Ludlow Voice is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization, whose entire staff is volunteer and unpaid. All writing and editing is done in the homes of staff members on their personal computers, while a volunteer staff member does all the formatting, which is provided to the printer on disc.

The Voice is delivered at no cost to readers to all U.S. Post Office car-rier route customers in the Master Planned Resort (MPR). Members of the Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) and South Bay Com-munity Association (SBCA) who live outside the delivery routes, and Snowbirds may subscribe for $6 a year. Subscriptions to all other inter-ested parties are available at $15 a year. Average monthly expenses for printing and postage are $4,460 plus miscellaneous items of $60, for a monthly average of $4,520.

The sources of financial support for publishing the Voice each month are:

1. Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) $200 2. Port Ludlow Golf Course $200 3. Port Ludlow Marina $200 4. The Inn At Port Ludlow $200 5. Ludlow Maintenance Commission (LMC) $200 6. South Bay Community Association (SBCA) $200 7. Port Ludlow Village Council (PLVC) $200 8. Port Ludlow Chamber of Commerce $100 9. Subscriptions Average $60 10. Classified Advertising Average $450 11. Display Advertising Average $2,540 $4,550

PORT LUDLOW VOICE P.O. Box 65077 • Port Ludlow, WA 98365

www.plvc.org Mailed at no charge to residents having mail

delivered by local postal carriers. Homeowners receiving mail at out-of-area addresses

(including Snowbirds): $6 per year. All other subscribers: $15 per year

Direct all subscription inquiries to: Finance and Subscription Manager: Sally Grything 437-2065 [email protected] Direct all advertising inquiries to the following: Classified Advertising Manager: Barrie Gustin 437-8025 [email protected] Classified Advertising Assistant Manager: Vallery Durling 437-2861 [email protected] Display Advertising Manager: Kathy Snider 437-9165 [email protected] Display Advertising Assistant: Karen Jones [email protected]

Editorial Staff Editor: Beverly Browne 437-8099 [email protected] Copy Editors: Ken Cheney 437-0685 [email protected] Barbara Wagner-Jauregg 437-9726 [email protected] Bay Club Co-editors: Janet Force 437-0419 [email protected] Judy Thomas 437-7906 [email protected] Beach Club Editor: Barbara Berthiaume 437-0423 [email protected] Arts and Entertainment Editor: Beverly Rothenborg 437-0505 [email protected] Arts and Entertainment Assistant: Linda Karp 437-0175 [email protected] Eating Around Editor: Marti Duncan 437-8158 [email protected] Regularly Scheduled Activities Editor: Kathie Bomke 437-4086 [email protected] Contributing Editors: Stephen Cunliffe [email protected] Eline Lybarger 437-7701 [email protected] Jen Portz 360-531-0739 [email protected] Diane Ruff 437-4160 [email protected] Kathy Traci 437-7874 [email protected] Barbara Wagner-Jauregg 437-9726 [email protected] Production Manager: Mary Ronen 437-0268 [email protected] Distribution Manager: Bob Azen Photographers: Marti Duncan 437-8158 [email protected] Peggy Lee Flentie 437-2702 [email protected] Proofread by: Karen Davies, Nancy Green, Lisa Olsen and Mary Small

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CEA’s Dedication and Hard Work Benefits Students and Battered Womenby Mary Stuart

Members of the Community Enrichment Alliance (CEA) wish to extend their appreciation to all of the Port Ludlow community for the tremendous support given to the many activities we sponsored this past fall.

Monies raised through the “Ghostly Affair” and the “Holiday Home Tour” increased CEA’s Chimacum High School Scholarship fund allowing them to offer two $2,000 scholarships in the spring of 2009. With the assistance of the Boeing Bluebills and the generous bidding by community members at the “Silent Auction,” CEA gave $5,000 at holiday time to provide for women of Domestic Violence and their families.

The work of the Community Enrichment Alliance also includes both social and educational events that provide opportunities for you to explore areas of interest with which you might otherwise overlook or may not be familiar. In January, CEA plans its 2009 calendar. We have as a goal to provide both North and South Bay residents a winter lecture series; close-to-home gastronomy and … this is where we want to hear from you! If you contribute your thoughts as generously as you do your money, CEA’s winter calendar will become as rip roaring as the fires we’re huddled by these cold days.The planning begins at our monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 10:30 a.m., at the Bay Club. If you would like to contribute calendar suggestions, please call Mary Stuart at 437-8140. We welcome your ideas. Throughout the year, meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at either the Bay or Beach Club. Watch the Voice for future meeting dates and locations. Also, watch for our webpage coming to a screen near you!

New CEA member Phyllis Waldenberg and CEA president Mary Stuart, at the organization’s Silent Auction, view birdhouses built by Boeing Bluebills to benefit domestic violence victims. Photo by Peggy Lee Flentie

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P.O. Box 65077 • Port Ludlow, WA 98365 www.plvc.org

Mailed at no charge to residents having mail delivered by local postal carriers. Homeowners receiving mail at out-of-area addresses (including Snowbirds): $6 per year.

All other subscribers: $15 per year

Direct all subscription inquiries to: Finance and Subscription Manager: Sally Grything 437-2065 [email protected]

Direct all advertising inquiries to the following: Classified Advertising Manager: Barrie Gustin 437-8025 [email protected]

Classified Advertising Assistant Manager: Vallery Durling 437-2861 [email protected] Display Advertising Manager: Kathy Snider 437-9165 [email protected]

Display Advertising Assistant: Karen Jones [email protected] Editorial Staff

Co-editors in Chief: Beverly Browne 437-8099 [email protected] Kay Standish 437-7789 [email protected]

Copy Editors: Ken Cheney 437-0685 [email protected] Barbara Wagner-Jauregg 437-9726 [email protected]

Bay Club Co-editors: Janet Force 437-0419 [email protected] Judy Thomas 437-7906 [email protected]

Beach Club Editor: Barbara Berthiaume 437-0423 [email protected] Arts and Entertainment Editor: Beverly Rothenborg 437-0505 [email protected]

Arts and Entertainment Assistant: Linda Karp 437-0175 [email protected] Eating Around Editor: Marti Duncan 437-8158 [email protected]

Regularly Scheduled Activities Editor: Kathie Bomke 437-4086 [email protected] Contributing Editors

Stephen Cunliffe [email protected] • Eline Lybarger 437-7701 [email protected] Jen Portz 360-531-0739 [email protected] • Diane Ruff 437-4160 [email protected]

Kathy Traci 437-7874 [email protected] • Barbara Wagner-Jauregg 437-9726 [email protected] Production Manager: Mary Ronen 437-0268 [email protected]

Distribution Manager: Bob Azen Photographers: Marti Duncan 437-8158 [email protected]

Peggy Lee Flentie 437-2702 [email protected] This issue proofread by: Karen Davies, Nancy Green, Lisa Olsen and Mary Small

The mission of the Port Ludlow Voice

is to inform its readers of events

and activities with-in the Village, and in close proximity

to the Village.

We will print news articles that directly affect our

residents.

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