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President Dennis Kilpatrick, Vice President Kathy Caldwell, Secretary Emily Reckord, Treasurer Paul Larson. Trustees: Jim Aurand, Juliana Pickrell, Madison Duckworth, Bob Kernaghan, Dionne Deschenne, Catherine Freeman, Kayleen Pritchard, Mary Benning-Hughes.
IBIC OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES 2017-2018
www.indianola.club
NOVEMBER 2017
Halloween Fun!
Join us for the Children’s Christmas Party Indianola Clubhouse, December 10th, 3-5 pm Santa will be joining us for refreshments and hayrides!
(weather permitting)
Harper, Maisy, Ollie, Sydney, and Cider Baby Sawyer, Matt, and Erika
Harper and Lola (above) and many other local children had a great time at the Indianola Halloween Party. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the party, and to the many who donated to the IBIC fund during the event. As they say, “It takes a village,” and oh, what a village we have! (More photos on page 9.)
Christmas is just around the corner!
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your
Calendar!
IBIC Trustees Meeting: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM.Morning Coffee in the Clubhouse Library: Weekdays except Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 AM. Bring your own coffee and come to the kitchen door.Library: Fri 1:00-3:00 PM; Sat 10:00-Noon (except on all-day event days).Port of Indianola Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM (unless otherwise advertised).IBIC Bridge Club - Duplicate Bridge: Tues 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sanctioned by ACBL, director Gene Alberts. Partners provided, everyone welcome.Garden Club: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:30 PMTai Chi: Mon & Thurs 8:30-9:30 AM and Tues 4:30-5:30 PM (TC for Arthritis).Ping Pong Games: Every Tues. 6:00-7:30 PMUkulele Club: 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7:30-9:00 PM
Clubhouse Meetings & Activities
Indianola Garden Club NewsOnly how many days until Christmas? I’m always surprised at how time flies at this time of year. It seems like the garden club’s November meeting was just held and the December meeting is just around the corner.
On November 15, Keith Dekker from Plant Amnesty shared tips on the correct way to keep overgrown plants and shrubbery under control. It was great information that we all can use.
On December 20, we will again gather at the clubhouse at noon for our holiday potluck and gift exchange. The space will be awash in greenery and glitter, thanks to the efforts of Marilynn Moller, Susan Hancock, Cindy Logan and Mary Eakin. Members are asked to bring a celebratory dish to share as well as a garden or food related gift costing about $15. Guests are welcome.
For more information or if you have questions about Indianola Garden Club, please call Sue McClain at 360 297-3473or Nancy Niemi and 360 297-1245.
Happy Holidays!
Movie Night, Wednesday December 27 • 7:00 PM
December 27th is Elf, staring Will Ferrell. This is a great movie for the entire family, and perfect for keeping the holiday spirit flowing!
• For additional information or updates go to www.indianola.club •
Clubhouse
Children’s Christmas Party Sunday December 10 from 3-5 PM
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The Warming Station is OpenThe I nd i ano l a Wa rm ing S ta2onVolunteers are ready to open theClubhouse in the event of an extendedpower outageduring these coldmonths.This enables residents who are withoutpower or heat, to charge variouselectronic devices, warm up, and shareinforma2onwiththeirneighbors.
Because of our uniquely irregularelectrical grid, it is quite possible forpor2ons of Indianola to be withoutpower, while others are not. Since wemaynotknowthatyourpowerhasbeenout for an extended period of 2me, youcanletusknowifyouneedforustoopentheClubhouse.
Anemailaddresshasbeenestablished,whichyoucanusetono5fyus:
SincetheClubhousehasWiFi, itcanalsobeaccessedintheareajustoutsideoftheClubhouse,ifyouneedWiFitocontactus.
Pleaseleaveyourname,streetaddress,cellphonenumberanddateand9meof
yourpoweroutage.
During winter storms and wind stormswhenpoweroutageisastrongpossibility,thevolunteerswillbecheckingtheemailaccount frequently in order tomake theClubhouse available if needed. When
such a need has been established, therewill be an “OPEN” sign in front of thebuilding.
-NOKITCHENFACILITIESAVAILABLE-
Inaddi5on, the IBICClubhousewill alsoremain as an Emergency WarmingSta5on, to provide the “3 C’s” (Comfort,Care&Communica/on)ifpowerisoutforextended periods of 2me during coldweather. The Clubhouse generatorsupplies the heat. Coffee, tea and hotcocoawillhelptowarmyourinsides.Cellphones and lap tops can be re-chargedandWi-Fiisavailable.
Everyoneiswelcome.
THEIBICCLUBHOUSEISANEMERGENCYWARMINGSTATION
In coordination with the American Red Cross, the IBIC Clubhouse opens as a Warming Station in cold weather, during extended power outages. Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa will be provided. During operating hours, signs will be posted at the Clubhouse Front Entry, Post Office and Indianola Country Store. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a recognized Red Cross Emergency Shelter for major disasters.
Please: No Alcohol, No Smoking, and No Pets in the building
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Those of you who have long called Indianola home might notice some changes taking place within the pages of The Breeze. Sarah Runnels has graciously given her time and energy as the editor for the past few years, but she has now passed the role on to others. New Trustee Dionne Deschenne has agreed to take on the role of Breeze editor with support from more tenured Trustees Emily Record and Juliana Pickrell. It is a big job and it is going to take a few editions for us to get anywhere near as good as Sarah has become, but we will do our best. She is a tough act to follow!
We hope that you all will join us in thanking Sarah for the many hours that she has volunteered putting out our monthly paper for the last few years, and for all of the other wonderful things that she does to support our community. Thank you, Sarah! We are grateful for all that you do for Indianola!
With the change in editor come a few other changes. This month we will begin running a column on the history of this remarkable area, with local old-timers contributing to those stories. If you or someone you know have stories, old pictures, old news clippings, or other memorabilia, we would love to hear from you.
Also, we will soon begin a monthly almanac column, noting moon and tide cycles, frost and freeze dates, and other meteorological and astronomical events of significance for this area.
As always, we invite all of you to let us know what you would like to see in our town newspaper. It is a community paper and we will do our best to put out a paper that truly serves the needs and interests of our community, so please do send your thoughts and suggestions to [email protected].
Changes Coming to The Breeze And Gratitude to Sarah Runnels
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NovemberThe President’s Message IBICMembers,
Afriendmen2onedthatthiswasourfirstdryHalloweenin11years,whichsoundsaboutrightasIdonotrecallthelastone.ATerfallingbackearlythismonthandjumpingrightintowinterthenextday,IamthankfulforthedifferentseasonsinthePacificNorthwestandamlookingforwardtowhatlookslikegreatskiingweather.
YourtrusteeswelcomeMaryBenning-Hughes,whoisgraciouslysteppingintothevacant3-yearseatwhichbringsusuptoafullboardonceagain.Wearegladtohaveherandlookforwardtowhatyourtrusteescanaccomplishfortheclub.
Withonemoremovienightbeforetheendoftheyear(12/27)andtheChildren’sChristmasParty(12/10),Iencourageyoutogetoutandrubelbowswithyourneighbors.
Speakingofneighbors,wewillhaveafoodbankdona2ondropoffinfrontoftheclubhouseandthestoreforthenextcoupleofmonths.Pleasebesureyourdona2onsareedibleandnotexpired.
Finally,makenoteofournewClubhouseCoordinatorTriciaDicksion’sactualphonenumber360-306-9706,asthiswasatypointhedirectory.
Respec`ully,
DennisKilpatrick
IBICPresident
Do you have bulging bookshelves and need to weed out some titles? Our Kingston branch of the Kitsap Regional Library would like to have them, as used book sales are a significant way to support the library. Sue Milling would be happy to collect your books and take them to the library. Just drop your books off on her front porch at 8851 Loughrey. Make sure they are in sturdy bags or boxes, and not too heavy, please. The library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds, and complete puzzles and games.
They cannot accept cassette tapes, VHS tapes, books that are damaged (i.e. broken spines, loose or torn pages, pages that have been written on), books that are moldy, dirty, damp, or water damaged, encyclopedias, old computer manuals, or old textbooks.
The next used book sale is December 2.
SEEKING BOOK SALE DONATIONS
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Have you picked up your new IBIC Directory?
Go to the Clubhouse’s merchandise shop Saturdays from 9:30 until noon. If not picked up soon, they will be mailed, and that costs
the IBIC funds.
Have community improvement ideas?
The Board will be reviewing suggestions at the February meeting, so please email ideas before 2/1. [email protected]
Food Drive Boxes Have Arrived
We will be starting our annual food drive November 15th and it will continue through January 15th. There will be drop-off
boxes for nonperishable items in the Indianola Store and on the Clubhouse porch. If you would rather give a cash donation, this can be given to IBIC and earmarked for the food drive. All
donations will be given to ShareNet in Kingston.
If you have any questions contact
Emily Reckord Young at 360.362.3868
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The delay is due to numerous issues and challenges, including encountering old buried wooden pilings and associated contaminated material, a revised sanitary sewer design, and labor and materials shortages, which disrupted the construction schedule. The onset of the winter weather months will also add to the delay as final work on the project, such as paving, depends on fair weather.Kitsap County and the contractor, Redside Construction, recognize the inconvenience this delay may cause and
are working closely together to assure the project moves forward to completion in March.The new West Kingston bridge project replaces a small culvert with a two-span, 150-foot bridge, restores tidal function in the Carpenter Creek Estuary, enhances fish passage, and widens the stream channel. There are many safety benefits of the project as well, including wider travel lanes, street illumination, a five-foot pedestrian sidewalk and a five-foot bike lane on the north side.
Local Updates
This, just in from Kitsap County… The completion of the West Kingston bridge project is delayed until
March 2018. The road will remain closed until construction is complete.
The life jacket kiosk has a new sign. Be sure to take a look!
Mutt Mitts Reminder Just a friendly reminder - Please be sure to grab your Mutt Mitts on your way down to the beach, so that you always have a mitt with you when your pooch gets the urge.
New Hansville Eatery Peninsula Pies is now open in Hansville, serving quality wines, wood fired pizzas, and fresh pastas with a menu determined by farm-to-table availability. Follow them in Facebook or check out their menu at PeninsulaPies.com. Locals are raving about them!
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Hours 9 AM to 3 PM Free Admission
All handcrafted items by local artists featuring jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, baskets, textiles, cards and much more.
15th Annual Indianola Holiday Fair
This Saturday, November 18th at the Indianola Clubhouse
October 2017 Membership Report We had one renewing and one new membership: Brian & Jill Higgins, and Chris & Melissa Tudor.
As the year draws to an end, we would like to thank all of our members for their generosity this year, and to strongly encourage you to renew your membership next year. Watch for your 2018 membership application to arrive in January. For those of you who signed up for automatic renewal, your membership dues will be charged to your credit card on file on January 15.
Contact Catherine Freeman at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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DIRECTORY ERRORS Try as we might, we made a few mistakes in the new directory. Be sure to let us know if we made an error conveying your information!
Please make these changes to your directory: Trisha Dicksion – phone number is 360-306-9706.
This is a crucial correction as Trisha is the Clubhouse Manager and the person to call for any questions regarding use of the clubhouse.
More Halloween Party Fun
Above, emcees Finlay, Sierra, and Olivia. Top center, E.T. and Carl, as Elliot, enjoying the fun.
Left, Kelsey as a dead lumberjack, and above, an excellent dragon (child’s name not known).
Mushroom Season: These tiny mushrooms are growing on a fir cone. Photo by Sarah Runnels.
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Wednesday, September 14, 12-6 PM
Minutes of the IBIC Trustees Meeting, October 12th, 2017
Trustees Present: Dennis Kilpatrick, Emily Reckord Young, Juliana Pickrell, Jim Aurand, Bob Kernaghan, Paul Larson, Dionne Deschenne, Kayleen Prichard
I. President Dennis Kilpatrick called the meeting to order at 7:31.
II. The minutes of the September meeting were approved.
III. Committee Reports:
A. Treasurer- Paul reported Income: $89,315 Expenses: $75,460
B. Membership- No report
C. Merchandise- Income: $17,285 Expenses: $12,147 Almost at goal of $18,000
D. Clubhouse Rentals- Halloween party 10/31
E. Properties- Jim reported- Clubhouse hose is fixed. To do: check Clubhouse plant watering system for functionality. Still working on removal of old fuel tank from P.O. Clubhouse door fixed.
F. Security- No report
G. Adult & Children Activities- Halloween party 10/31 4:30-6:00
IV. Old Business
A. Sound Stage Updates- Project is almost complete
B. Trustee Vacancy- We are still looking for one more trustee. If you or someone you know is interested contact IBIC.
C. Committees- Trustees are choosing which commiittees to be a part of, and budgeting for 2018 is underway.
V. New Business
A. 2018 Budget Kickoff- Initial discussion amongst Board, committees are generating numbers for new budget
VI. Calendar-
A.Meetings for Year- proposed meetings for the year- SECOND THURSDAY Next meeting: November 9th,
December 14th, January 11th, February 8th, March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June 8th, July12th,
Annual Meeting August 19th, 2018
B. Indianola Days- July 14, 2018
C. Events- Halloween party 10/31, Movie Nights 11/11 & 12/27
VII. Member Comments-
VIII. Adjourn- at 8:22
Next meeting is Meeting November 9th.
Respectfully submitted by Emily Reckord Young
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Indianola History
Around here, people frequently ask, who is part of the Indianola community? The original bylaws to the community club stated that anyone who was interested was invited to be a member. The question that often follows is, what section of land constitutes Indianola? That is harder to answer, as it depends on who you talk with.
The first real estate development plat was called Indianola Beach. It delineated small lots for vacation properties for residents of Seattle and the surrounding areas. Long ago, a community club adopted the name of Indianola Beach Improvement Club (IBIC). At that time, no roads led to Indianola and the only access was by ferry boat.
The post office at that time did not allow a name consisting of the two words Indianola Beach, so for many years the post office was named Kitsap. Eventually, in 1959, the post office name was changed to Indianola. This created a second boundary for our town, based on postal lines. The community club, however has retained the name of Indianola Beach.
Many of the local residents are confounded by the many Indianola properties that have a Poulsbo mailing address. It is simply another of the many oddities in our little town. The Indianola Post Office map does not include street addresses of the original plat map houses.
As roads have been built and more people have cars, allowing for longer commutes to work, development has occurred, houses have replaced the woods, and the boundaries have expanded.
The outskirts of Indianola now intermingle with Kingston and Suquamish. The census maps now include an area that they call Indianola, and recently the Indianola Beach Improvement Club adopted a real estate definition of the boundaries that excludes significant portions of the population who reside elsewhere.
The apparent conclusion is that you are a member of the Indianola Community if you think you are.
The evolution of our town name and who is part of the community by Juliana Pickrell
IBIC Is Looking for A bit of Indianola History - Do you have a bunch of Indianola t-shirts made over the years?
If so, we want to talk with you! The IBIC is working on a project and wants to talk with anyone with a collection of Indianola T’s. Contact Paul Larson at [email protected]
THE INDIANOLA BREEZEPublished Monthly
except January and May by Indianola Beach Improvement Club,
as a service to residents and property ownersof Indianola, Washington
• Deadline is the last day of each month •
Prefer E-mail:[email protected]
or Via U.S. Mail:Indianola Beach Improvement Club
P.O. Box 212 • Indianola WA 98342-0212
Editor:Call/Text Dionne Deschenne, 360-930.8979
ADVERTISING and FLYER RATES:Please email for current rates.
Manager Trisha Dicksion, 360-306-9706Clubhouse located at 18976 NE Indianola Rd
Rental Rates are posted on our website: www.indianola.club or email [email protected]
For Clubhouse Rental Information and Reservations Contact:
2018: Jim Aurand, Paul Larson, Juliana Pickrell, Dennis Kilpatrick2019: Kathy Caldwell, Madison Duckworth, Bob Kernaghan, Emily Reckord2020: Catherine Kolb Freeman, Kayleen Pritchard, Dionne Deschenne,
Mary Benning-Hughes
OFFICERS: President Dennis Kilpatrick Secretary Emily Reckord Vice President Kathy Caldwell Treasurer Paul Larson
Indianola Beach Improvement ClubTrustees and Terms
November sunrise: Taken in early November just before the rainy season began, was this pink and frosty sunrise. Photo by Sarah Runnels