SHELTER BAY NEWS

SHELTER BAY NEWS
November 2013 Issue
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President’s Message
- Larry Kibbee
Lease Matters -- We remain optimistic that ongoing discussions with the Swinomish Tribe and Landowners will
result in a positive outcome for all as development of a
new Master Lease continues to be the top priority of the
Board. An extremely productive meeting in early October drilled down to the core issues that need to be addressed in a new Lease arrangement. Another session is
scheduled for early November. Your patience and understanding during this process has been admirable. Our
goal is to bring this issue as soon as practical to a place
where wide Community discussion and consideration
can be accomplished.
Community Manager -- It is with a great
deal of enthusiasm that I can report the
Board of Directors has approved the employment of
David Franklin to take the reins of Community Manager
beginning in early December. David will come to Shelter
Bay from a 14 year tenure as General Manager at the
Snowater Resort in Glacier, WA. An accomplished community association management professional, David is
an Environmental Science and Economics graduate of
Western Washington University and has accumulated a
wide range of management experience in the homeowner's association and hospitality industries. He was the
first choice of the Shelter Bay team of Search Committee
volunteers who looked at 39 applicants for the Manager's
job. We will make time around the December 18 Board
meeting for a formal Community welcoming reception
for David and his family.
This and That -- We are working with Community
Affairs representatives of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) on
an opportunity for Shelter Bay residents to hear about
the utility's operational goals and community outreach
programs in our area. The session will be on the agenda
for our November Board meeting. Cory Ertel, a local
Community Services Manager for Puget Sound Energy,
will provide a general overview of PSE’s Skagit County
story. Presentation highlights will include discussion of
Safety and Preparedness, Energy Efficiency tips, recent
infrastructure improvements in the area, PSE’s corporate
giving and volunteering program, PSE’s power generation facilities in Skagit County, and more. Cory will also
be available for Q&A following the presentation.
In the meantime, help us express our appreciation to the
Search Committee volunteers, Chaired by Roland Miller,
who did some heavy lifting initiating the search process
and candidate selection duties. In addition to Roland
theCommittee included: Director Britt Wisniewski, Tom
Napier, Ric Henderson, Pat McGarry, Bob Doupe, and
Pat Elston; with the able assistance of Office Secretary
Maggie Easton. Ongoing kudos as well to Interim Manager Debbie Byrd, Maintenance Department Supervisor
Bob Connolly, and all of the Community staff who have
worked diligently to provide seamless, quality service
to the Community during this interim period.
Thanks to Maureen Pilon and Peggy Rigoni for spearheading an Ad Hoc Eco-Sense Education Committee
project that will see new signs placed throughout the
community encouraging pet owners to leash their animals and pick up, well...poop. The new signs feature a
Protect Mother Earth logo developed by Caroline
Edwards of the Swinomish Tribe for the recent Canoe
Journey. And, that always important fine print, lets pet
owners know that penalties exist for non-compliance
with leash and waste disposal rules and regulations.
High Honor -- It has come to our attention that Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Chairman Brian Cladoosby
has been elected President of the Executive Committee
for the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI).
During a two-year term, Chairman Cladoosby will lead
the Executive Committee charged with "advancing the
mission of the NCIA to protect and advance tribal sovereignty by representing the issues and priorities of tribal
nations throughout the country." This is a big responsibility for a talented and recognized leader here at home
and throughout Indian Country. We wish Chairman
Cladoosby the best as he takes on this very special task.
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And, Finally -- Only our Maintenance Supervisor could
identify the search for grey water leakage near the
Condo buildings as a "sewer system treasure hunt."
Turns out it was all about locating a long buried manhole and sewer riser. A compelling read, nonetheless.
Check it out in Bob's Monthly Maintenance Report at the
Board’s Agenda Packet section of the Website.
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Manager’s Corner
~ Debbie Byrd ~
New Committee Secretary Onboard ~ I’d like to
welcome the newest member of our Community staff Renata Bos has been hired to fill the Committee Secretary position. She brings with her extensive experience
in office administration and record keeping which will
be a great asset for this position which is tasked with
ensuring that the meeting materials and records for the
Committees are all in good order. Having spent several
years living in Shelter Bay, Renata is already familiar
with the area and shares our desire to keep Shelter Bay a
great place to live and work. Stop by and introduce
yourself the next time you have a chance.
Preparing for Winter ~ Although we’ve enjoyed some
beautiful fall weather recently, remember that with winter quickly approaching it is a good time to get ready for
the inevitable. It’s not unusual for us to get our first
freeze and snow in November, and let’s not forget about
the possibility of wind storms and power outages. Take
a few minutes to prepare an emergency kit, insert fresh
batteries in flashlights, and consider winterizing your
water pipes to prevent freezing. Even though power
outages and severe weather conditions don’t usually last
more than 24 hours, good preparations can minimize
their effect. Also, keep an eye on drainage ditches near
your home, and remove accumulated debris to allow for
free flow of stormwater. If you are unable to remove the
debris, contact the office so we can get our crew out to
take care of it.
some of the small cul-de-sacs. In severe weather conditions, residents may park their vehicles in the Shelter
Bay parking lot, and the emergency exits on Muckleshoot-Indian Road and Shelter Bay Drive-Pull and Be
Damned will be open during the day.
Are you able to drive in adverse conditions and are
willing to help other residents who can’t get out in the
bad weather? Every year, we get calls from residents
who desperately need help in picking up prescriptions
or necessary supplies from the store, but cannot drive
in the icy/snowy conditions. If you are able and interested in helping your fellow residents in this way,
please contact the office. We will then connect the helpers with those needing help.
A Few Reminders
 Daylight Saving Time ends on November 3rd ~
Remember to change your clocks when the time
falls back one hour.
 Election Day ~ Remember to have your ballots
completed and in the mail or at the drop box in
La Conner by Tuesday, November 5th.
 Office to be Closed ~ The office will be closed on
Nov 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We wish you all an enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday ~
sometimes it’s nice to be reminded of all that we have
to be thankful for.
In Memoriam
Edna Niven (Former Member) ~ September 18, 2013
Edwin A. Wilson ~ September 24, 2013
Road Sanding and Plowing Priorities ~ The Shelter Bay
Maintenance Department has equipment to plow and
sand the roads when conditions require it. The plowing
of the roads is prioritized according to traffic volume.
Priority 1 is for Shelter Bay Drive, as it is the main arterial for the entire community, and it is the number 1 road
to keep clear for emergency services. Priority 2 roads
are the collector roads providing service to Community
sub-areas, and include Shoshone, Swinomish,
Snohomish, Klamath, and Lummi. The remaining roads
with limited access have the lowest priority. Depending
on how severe the weather conditions are, it may take a
couple of days before the crew can get to these roads.
Also, there are a few roads that cannot be plowed, due
to the severity of the road slope such as Klamath Way or
due to extremely limited maneuverability as is found in
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Ellen Louise Smith ~ September, 2013
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Shelter Bay Community, Inc. Board of Directors
Special Meeting of September 18 and continued on October 11, 2013
Approved the Board President offering an employment contract to the top candidate for the Community
Manager position.
Special Meeting of October 16, 2013
1) Appointed Carol Silhan as Chair of the Enhancement Committee.
2) Per the recommendation of the Harbor Committee, changed Chris Dailey’s status from an Alternate Member
to a Regular Member and Al Womac’s status from that of a Regular Member to an Alternate Member.
Regular Meeting of October 16, 2013
1) As recommended by the Lot Committee, adopted Resolution 13-19 revising the fees for leasing space at the
Storage Lot as provided for in the FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget.
2) As recommended by the Greenbelt and Eco-Sense Education Ad Hoc Committees, approved the purchase and
installation of signs in select areas to remind everyone to ‘Leash Pets and Pick-Up Waste and Litter’.
3) Authorized Eager Beaver Tree Service to perform view maintenance work in the Greenbelt along Skagit Ridge
at an amount not to exceed $12,984.
4) As provided for in the FY 2013-2014 Capital Improvements Budget, authorized the purchase of a New Holland
Compact Tractor with Loader from Brim Tractor Company at an amount not to exceed $25,750.
Shelter Bay Company Board of Directors
Special Meeting of October 16, 2013
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Authorized Action Excavating to perform the rock and soil work involved in the Marina Bank Enhancement
Project at an amount not to exceed $8,439.60.
Authorized entering into a contract with HWA GeoSciences, Inc. to prepare and carryout a Sample Analysis
Plan for the Shelter By Marina as required for the Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA)
permitting process. Contract amount not to exceed $56,796 with the date of contract award to be as
determined by Board President Kibbee.
Authorized the Manager to implement a winter moorage promotion for new tenants of the Marina facility.
LA CONNER’S ONLY DEPARTMENT STORE
A Good Place to Shop for gently used women’s, men’s & children’s clothing, home furnishings, kitchenware, books,
audio & video entertainment, linens, craft & decorative items plus much more.
Shop our local Soroptimist non-profit store for bargains galore! New Merchandise arrives daily.
CONSIGN YOUR CLUTTER
We want what you no longer use: Furniture and finer decorative Items Must be in good condition and worth at least $50
We offer: High visibility location with good store traffic, an inviting atmosphere for shoppers, new inventory daily, which
stimulates shopper activity, eliminates hassles of trying to sell items yourself, a competitive split
Plus: Tax deduction opportunities benefit you, sale of your item(s) benefits your community
Soroptimist International of La Conner is a non-profit
community service organization. All money we make
from donated and consigned merchandise
is used to assist our community.
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Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 5pm
Corner of Morris & 3rd
(360) 466-4017
www.Facebook.com/VintageLaConner
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BRIDGE CLUB - Our traditional Christmas Bridge
Luncheon will be on Wednesday, December 11th at
11.30a.m. in the Clubhouse. Price
will be $12.00 and sign-ups will be at
the office in December. For more info
call Gill Sanctuary at 466-4591
LINE DANCING LESSONS
Senior Living with peace of mind
and quality of life in the quaint
community of La Conner
Retirement Cottages
Studio, one & two bedroom apartments
* Assisted Living Services available
Please join us for a complimentary lunch and tour
204 N. First Street, La Conner
360-466-5700
laconnerretirementinn.com
Join us on Monday evenings for line dancing lessons
with Lynette McCormack in the Shelter Bay clubhouse
from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. No experience
necessary, just come ready to have fun
and do some dancing. Cost is $5 per
person. BYOB and a glass. For more
info contact Carol Silhan
Shelter Bay Book Club - The Book Club will meet
on Monday, November 4th at 1:30pm at the home of
Darlene Dailey - 102 Chinook Place. The Club will be
discussing the book FLIGHT
BEHAVIOR by Barbara
Kingsolver. Lynn Karns will
lead the discussion.
Samantha Masaoka
Broker, CRS
www. AnacortesLaConnerRealEstate.com
[email protected]
Cell: 360-770-0929
Do Good and Feel Good
Are you a woman who has time to spare and share and
wishes to give back to the wonderful La Conner
community where we live? If so, we welcome you to join
Soroptimist International of La Conner (SILC), and be a part
of one of the largest, most respected service
organizations in the world.
Doulos Construction, Inc.
We can promise you an atmosphere of support,
friendship and fun as a volunteer who will realize personal
fulfillment. We provide scholarships to high school students,
a helping hand to our community and beyond, and an
opportunity to work a few hours a month at Vintage
La Conner, our thrift & consignment shop.
Russ Rehm, General Contractor
360-708-2601
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.doulosnw.com
Licensed and Bonded
Interested? Please contact us at
[email protected]
Attn: Nancy Wood
Experienced—Dependable—Honest—Helpful
We can do ALL your home improvement projects
“ Fine Craftsmanship with a Servant’s Heart”
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We’d love to welcome you into our world.
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7:00 Line Dancing
10:15 Exercise
9:00 Tap
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10:15 Exercise
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7:00 Mixed Poker
7:00 Line Dancing
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7:00 Board Meeting
1:00 Sewing Guild
10:15 Exercise
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1:15 Chorus
2:30 Eco-Sense
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Thanksgiving
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4:30 Belly Dancing
1:15 Chorus
9:00 Lot
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4:30 Belly Dancing
9:00 Greenbelt
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4:30 Belly Dancing
1:15 Chorus
1:00 Finance - Annex
9:00 Lot
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Thursday
10:15 Exercise
4:00 Social & Rec.
10:15 Exercise
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3:00 Communication
10:15 Exercise
9:00 Building
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Wednesday
9:00 Tap
9:00 Tap
10:15 Exercise
1:30 Enhancement
7:00 Line Dancing
Veterans Day
3:00 Harbor
7:00 Mixed Poker
4:00 Safety
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12:30 Rules
10:15 Exercise
7:00 Line Dancing
9:00 Building
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Tuesday
9:00 Tap
Monday
Friday
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Social & Recreation
Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
10:15 Exercise
10:15 Exercise
10:15 Exercise
10:15 Exercise
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Saturday
All Committee Meetings are held in the Clubhouse Meeting Room. Interested Shelter Bay residents are welcome to attend.
Sunday
November ~
SEWING GUILD - The Skagit Valley
neighborhood group of the American
Sewing Guild will meet on Tuesday,
November 19 at 1:00pm in the Shelter Bay
Clubhouse. The program will be on both
scarves and Christmas gifts. Participants will bring
scarf patterns to share. The scarves can be for seasonal
warmth or fashion accessories. Also different methods
of tying scarves will be discussed. The newer scarf
designs don't require the constant fiddling and repositioning as was the case in yesteryear. Also bring along
any "orphaned" scarves and we'll try and find new
homes for them. Please contact Sue Donaldson at
466-3032 with any questions.
Are You Due For A
Reline?
New Owners
Larry Taillie, 253 Squaxin
Chuck & Phyllis Ingalls, 903 Paiute
William & Susan Hutchinson, 228 Skagit
Donald Johnson, 208 Swinomish
Donald & Mary Newby, 663 Muckleshoot
John Overway, 389 Queets
Rick Bolduc, 226 Skagit
Roger & Eileen King, Jennifer King, 209 Swinomish
Charles & Lynda Kelly, 878 Shoshone
New Renters
Kony Dengel, 46 Swinomish
Shelly Davis Holmgren, 744 Shelter Bay
Robert & Cindy Summers, 455 Klickitat
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360-420-4525 - 1524 Riverside Dr., Suite 1B, Mount Vernon
We will beat anyone’s price, just bring a valid estimate!
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[email protected]
1890’s Lounge ~ La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House
614 South 1st Street ~ 360-466-4014
Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm with $5 Plates
Pork Sliders, Calamari, Steamer Clams
Hummus and Veggie Plate, $1 off all drinks
SHELTER BAY RESIDENTS THIS IS FOR YOU!
BRING IN THIS COUPON AND RECEIVE $10 OFF YOUR SECOND ENTRÉE
LOOK FOR THE NEXT SHELTER BAY SPECIAL IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER
Not valid with any other coupons/specials - valid on Lunch and Dinner menu only
Introducing Early Dinner Menu - available daily 3-6pm
4 Course for $20
~ Reservations suggested
Check out our webpage for full menu viewing
Exceptional Dining and Fresh, Local Seafood
www.laconnerseafood.com
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Dock Notes ~ Marina Parking Rules
To help clear up any misunderstanding of what is allowed in the Marina Parking Lot and to avoid conflicts, we
have placed additional signage to help guide everyone utilizing the parking lot.
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All marina parking has a maximum 72-hour limit (except for the stalls by the Marina restrooms).
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The four (4) long spaces adjacent to the boat launch are for vehicles with empty trailers attached only.
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Empty trailers may be parked in the straight spaces along the fence by the golf course for up to 72 hours,
provided that the trailer does not exceed the length of the stall. Prior approval is required for the parking of
trailers in the long term parking spaces.
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Boats of any size are not allowed to be in the parking lot.
Effective October 15, 2013 any boat parked without prior approval will
be impounded by Anacortes Towing at the owner’s expense.
FREE EXERCISE CLASS
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
TELL YOUR FRIENDS
WINTER MOORAGE SPECIAL!
Meets at 10:15 a.m. in the clubhouse. Men and
women - all levels and strengths are welcome
and you do the best you can. Bring water and
your enthusiasm. Weights, bands,
mats and beach-style balls are used.
Make new friends and have fun
exercising! Georgia Powers 466-3306
The Shelter Bay Marina is offering a 10% discount on the first 6
months of moorage for new customers signing a one year
lease. Offer good through March 31, 2014.
Enjoy all that the Shelter Bay Marina has to
offer while knowing that your boat will be able
to ride out our harsh winter storms while resting in our protected harbor.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
We’re changing things up this year and planning to hold the Community’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on the
Friday after Thanksgiving Day - yes that’s right, Friday, November 29th! The event will be held in the Clubhouse
and include all the traditional Thanksgiving Day fare catered for us by the Farmhouse Restaurant.
So stay home and enjoy all the ball games on Thursday and then come join us on Friday to give special thanks that
we have the opportunity to celebrate two Thanksgivings this year!
To ensure we have enough interest to go forward with the event, please sign up at the Office
by Wednesday, November 20th. Cost for the dinner is $12.00 to be paid at the time you sign up.
If we don’t have enough participants, we’ll let you know and provide a refund.
We hope to have a great response - maybe Thanksgiving Part II will be the next ‘big’ thing.
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News from your Fire Department - Chief Roy Horn
Skagit #13 – Fire District #13 is currently installing a four-bedroom modular home that will house
volunteer firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians 24/7. Our 24/7 response plan includes
a duty chief, resident, shifter, and on-call firefighter to make up our first wave followed by our
traditional volunteer program to support. With a duty chief and four volunteers at the station it is
felt that our volunteers can get to your home up to three to seven minutes faster.
The time savings should occur in what we refer to as “reflex time”. Today it takes our volunteers on average, five
to nine minutes to respond from home and pick up the appropriate piece of equipment before responding to the
emergency. With the volunteers residing at the station our “reflex time” should be less than two minutes.
The ideal is to reduce the response time as much as possible to be able to get there sooner when the fire is smaller
and to reduce our response time to medical emergency. A recent national survey concluded that by reducing
response times to five minutes could almost double the survival rate for cardiac arrests.
As of October 14th, your Fire District has responded to 124 emergency calls in Shelter Bay. Breakdown of these
calls are: 7 Rescue, 108 Medical, 2 Hazmat, 2 Smoke Removal, 2 Public Service, and 3 Citizen Complaints.
NOTE: ZERO Fire Calls!!!
Your Fire District is facing one of the most important elections in our 55-year history. Remember: The one voice,
one vote really does count! There is power in numbers and when we vote, we can truly make a difference. If you
don’t vote for what you believe in, others will and you may not like the outcome. Please vote!
Snowbirds - Please make sure
to update your contact info for
the winter with the Shelter Bay
Office. Stop by, call or email
[email protected]
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shelter bay community, inc.
1000 Shoshone Drive
La Conner, WA 98257
Phone: 360-466-3805
Fax: 360-466-4733
www.shelterbay.net
Shelter Bay Community, Inc.
1000 Shoshone Drive, La Conner WA, 98257
Board of Directors
President ~ Larry Kibbee
Vice-President ~ Don Moore
Treasurer ~ Judi Slajer
Secretary ~ Hermann Wolz
Don Haas, Mike Morrell, Cheryl Westlake,
Britt Wisniewski, Jerry Ziegler
Shelter Bay Interim Manager ~ Debbie Byrd
Executive Secretary ~ Debbie Byrd
Committee Chairpersons:
Building: Tom Rosadiuk Lot: Ron Wigal
Greenbelt: Jack Withrow Rules: Tom Napier
Harbor: Pat McGarry Safety: Rich Petteys
Social & Recreation: Lou Grogan
Communications: Don Monroe
Eco-Sense: Maureen Pilon/Penny Rigoni
Enhancement: Carol Silhan
Finance: Judi Slajer
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