Warner bears all with collection
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Warner bears all with collection
Periodicals Postage P A I D at Bellingham, WA and additional offices USPS 079-490 Sudden Valleyy Views December 2002 Sudden Valley Community Association Warner bears all with collection by Elisa Claassen Views editor ___________________ Jeannette Warner of Sudden Valley has never been to England, but her mohair teddy bears have. In fact, these teddy bears are travelers who have “seen” many parts of the globe from their glass eyes. Warner, 58, came to Sudden Valley four years ago from Bellingham proper where she had lived for 13 years. She and her husband, Darryl, 64, loved the peace and quiet in the woods of the Valley and decided to make the change. Both of the Warners are also members of the golf club and spend summers between the golf course and out on their boat, a 32-foot bayliner, moored at Squalicum Harbor. The rest of the year is Vol. 28 No. 11 Pensive pause dictated for Warner by her “production” of teddy bears for the two to three large teddy bear shows she goes to each year attracting hundreds of exhibitors: San Diego, Calif. in January, Lincoln City in October, and an additional show which changes each year. The additional city pick for 2003 is undecided but has included Las Vegas in the past. In 2005, she will go to Clarian, Iowa for a special show held every five years and to which she has already sent her RSVP. Serious Bear Collectors She has produced an auction piece, in which a children’s group benefitted, featured in a past show catalog, in which the artist gets half of the proceeds. Hers sold Views photo courtesy of MELISSA STRATMAN Memories of a long, warm summer comes to mind in this image submitted by Views reader Melissa Stratman of Gate 2. Tyler, 6, and Noah, 3, walk ahead of their mother at the end of a day on Grandview Lane. _________________ See Bears, page 4 Looking back with a view to the Valley in 2002 by Elisa Claassen Views editor ___________________ •Tiffany Olson started part-time Flamboya Tree,” at the Women’s This is part one of a twopart series that will conclude in the January 2003 issues of Sudden Valley Views. JANUARY •No Views issue in January • Golfers continued to golf through the month • January Board of Directors meeting moved into early February due to weather conditions. •Board member Tony Freeland resigned. •Lance Bunker started as Recreation Coordinator. FEBRUARY • Women’s Club: Benjamin Franklin program •Board discusses water spills, possible emergency generator at Sofield Park, and the ongoing battle with geese and their droppings. in the Accounting Department with Accounts Payable •Bellingham florist Gerry Wilson visited the Garden Club •Soffield Park not to be the site for an emergency generator MARCH •Golf trip to Bandon Dunes, Oregon •Audit announced of no wrongdoing in association election from 2001 •Work was started on the WD10 interceptor project, delayed from a projected start date in January due to weather. •March 10, Ellen Kester was inducted into the Northwest Women’s Hall of Fame for her work in the theatre. •Washington State DNR surveyed spawning ground of native Cutthroat Trout in Austin Creek •Sudden Valley resident Clara Kelly signed her book, “The Club monthly meeting. It was based on her life story of living in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. •Richard Cochinos is appointed to serve on the Board of Directors following the vacancy created by the resignation earlier in the year by Tony Freeland. • Greens fee revenue down. March is a time of unexpected snow storms. Sudden Valley had 12 inches on the first day of Spring. •SVCA Board votes to temporarily close the SV Campground starting May1, 2002. •Paul Nuchims establishes the Sudden Valley Art Center at the Center Condominiums. APRIL •David Friedlander withdraws his acceptance of the general manager position. Negotiations start with Steve Grieser. •Water District 10 announces Bulletin Board Blood Drive Volunteers Needed The last SV blood drive only had 18 participants. The low turnout was possibly due to the poor weather, according to Carolyn Thornley. Thornley, Christel Scott, and Marion Forkner are no longer going to be involved as volunteers with the Puget Sound Blood Drives. After serving for over two years, they hope other volunteers will step forward to take over this four-times-a-year program. Those interested should contact Suzanna Dentel at 1-888-475-4250. N & E Volunteers Needed More volunteers are needed by the Nominations and Elections Committee. Contact Suzanne Blangsted, chair, or the Admin office. Important Notice Deadline for opting out of the Water District 10 (WD10) ULID approaching: Monday, Dec. 16. Contact the district office at 360-734-9224 with any questions. Board work session for SV Vision: The SVCA Board of Directors will establish a “Vision Creation and Strategic Planning” work session from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Adult Center with facilitator Edmund Williams. Community members are welcome to observe the session. lifting of the 10-year sewer moratorium at the end of the year. •MarketPlace Video opens in the mini-mall. •The Barn Theatre presented “The Secret Garden” •Blood donations down during blood drives. •WD10 hosts a meeting to realign the water district boundaries using census information. •Julie Frame starts at front desk in the Admin office. • Bruce Bean demonstrated making “salad” baskets for _________________ See Review, page 4 Official election results SVCA Annual Meeting, Nov. 2, 2002 from the N & E Committee, held Nov. 18, 2002 Board of Directors (two position: three-year terms) Paul Nuchims 189 Darrell Darnell 211 2003 Budget (Issue #1) Yes: 162 No: 14 Nominations & Elections Comm. (two-year terms) Marie Marantette 43 Voter Tally In person Absentee Ballot DA Proxy DA Issues-Only Proxy Common Proxy Limited Common Proxy Delinquent, Budget Only -DA Proxy -Common Proxy Total Votes Views from the Inside Board of Directors listing........................................................ 11 Board report............................................................................... 3 Current budget......................................................................... 5 Calendar........................................................................................ 10 Classified ads............................................................................... 11 80 66 87 18 6 2 1 0 260 Page 2 December 2002 Sudden Valley Views Point of Views Holidays are time to cherish those around us Christmas Thoughts What a beautiful fall we have had this year. I can appreciate why so many people throughout the States and lower B.C. have liked the season --for the first time. Christmas thoughts. Just a few. It can be a exciting and difficult time for many people. Some struggle with finances, being separated from family, or the loss of a family member. Some look forward to gazing at the lights, appreciating the decorated homes, finding just the right gift for a loved one. I can appreciate all of the sentiments and hope this wll be a joyous time for all. If you notice someone new in one of your clubs or in your cul-de-sac, maybe this would be a good time to introduce yourself, to invite someone to share a holiday memory with you and your family. Because I happen to love art, that tends to be one of my favorite gifts to give. I either frequent the many arts and crafts shows prior to the holiday or complete a few pieces (of assorted mediums: photos, painting, quilts) to give out myself. (By the way-it was nice to meet a number of you at the Fine Art Show in the barn recently!) I have always favored encouraging children to make something special for family and friends, and when they do to appropriately and enthusiastically ohhh and ahhh over these items no matter how beautiful they may or may not truly be. Summary of the Year A summary of the year: this has been my first year as editor of the Views following the several-year effort of my friend Robin Ireland. As part of the Lewis Publishing effort in Lynden, I have come in from outside of the Valley and tried to find people and “things” of interest. This has been, and continues to be, the focus of my efforts at the helm. Some view change as good, others as something that rocks their comfort zone. Feel free to offer constructive input for YOUR paper.This is a community publication. What do you want to read about? Do you have ideas for stories? Would you like to write stories? If you have someone in your family who has been honored in some way, been the recipient of an award, perhaps you would like to share that with “us”--the community. I cannot guarantee that everything will fit or that all of you will find everything that you wish to find, but I will do my best. A big thank-you to those who have sent in photographs, stories, or have offered their encouragement over the year. I expect more good things ahead. Letters Policy The Views welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should not exceed 250 words. All letters must be signed and carry a Sudden Valley address or Division and Lot number, as well as a daytime phone number. Any p ro p e r t y o w n e r in good standing may submit up to three letters in each 12-month period. Letters must reflect the viewpoint of the author and should not contain personal attacks. Writers are requested to focus on the issue and not the individuals involved. Letters are subject to editing only for libelous material or statements. Beavers continue to cause havoc by Jerry Klun Views guest opinion ___________________ Most people that are aware of the damage being done by the beaver are concerned but few appear to want to get involved. I was hoping that an article in the Views might bring it to the fore front and perhaps people with some clout in the Valley will come forward. Over the past 2 1/2 years the beaver have taken down over 200 trees around the Lake Louise and an additional number on the Sudden Valley golf course. Golf course maintenance has wrapped a number of trees they want to save with wire mesh. Obviously that would be impractical in the forest surrounding Lake Louise. I cleared about 20 fallen trees from the trail around the lake over the past two weeks alone. Many of the trees that were taken down over the past two years are currently under leaves and grass and are difficult to see, however, much of that cover should drop off over the next couple of weeks. As I understand it, a few beaver were relocated a number of years ago. I would think that is what is required again. --- Note: The editor went with Jerry Klun to examine the tree situation around the Lake on deadline in mid-November and noticed a considerable amount of trees were recently chewed down. The majority of the trees were between the trail and the Lake, but some were also damaged on the other side of the trail. If anyone from the community has any suggestions or opinions on this matter concerning the loss of trees due to the growing beaver population, please contact the Views and/or those in Administration. Letter to the Editor A noteworthy balancing act Dear Editor, Leah Keefer, if only we could clone you! Knowing that your discerning and very capable mind kept the Valley’s financial matters in excellent order these past two years, has made our dollar investment in the Valley worry-free! Let those who remain and those who follow remember to distinguish CAPITAL funding and OPERATING funding and to strive for a balanced budget. Praise and thanks to you, Leah. Donna Matthews Div. 8/Lot 9 ACC has new members ACC members Announced: Chair - Ginny Hadd Co-Chair - Warren Rice Members who have moved from alternate to regular(3 yr. term): Bill McRoberts, Roger Taylor, and Carolyn Thornley. New alternate members (1yr. term) are: Marjorie Bushnell, Kenneth Enright, and Lance Hillengass. Re-appointed alternate member (1 yr. term) is George Ryker. Classifieds, News Deadlines Classified ads cannot be published without evidence of payment. See the Classified Ads page for size and payment information. Submit classified ads and payment at the Clubhouse Front Desk, 2145 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA. Property owners are always encouraged to submit news articles and items of interest, but please submit materials in compliance with the guidelines and deadlines. The deadline for classified advertising and news items for the December issue of the Views is Thursday, Dec. 12, at 12 noon. DISPLAY ADS: For display advertising contact Debbie Boschma at 360-354-4444 The deadline for display advertising for the December issue of the Views is Friday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. Editorial Guidelines Any item submitted for use in the Views should be an original hard copy which is typewritten or laser printer output on white paper, faxed, or emailed (svviews@ lyndentrib.com) and single spaced. Photos are encouraged — either black-and-white or color prints — preferably with a glossy finish. Guest columnists should include a head-and-shoulders photo, if possible. Photos will be returned only upon request, and will be available at the Front desk the week after publication. Editorial cartoons also accepted. Items not in compliance with the guidelines or submitted after the deadlines cannot be guaranteed placement. December 2002 Sudden Valley Views Page 3 Board vacancy tops docket of board meeting by Elisa Claassen Views editor ___________________ Three applications have been received for the one vacancy for the Board of Directors left following the Annual Meeting Nov. 3. Interviews will be set for early December. Candidates are being contacted. WD10 Report Water District 10 Commissioner Vince D’Onofrio announced the resignation of WD10 General Manager Sandy Peterson . A search committee is looking for a new manager while City of Bellingham official Dick McHenry serves on an interim basis in a part-time capacity for the district. Other news: • A rate study is being conducted to unify the rate structure for the entire district. • A reminder of the Dec. 16 deadline to opt out of the ULID. Property owners MUST notify the WD10 office by that deadline. D’Onofrio did not have a number count yet of those lots opting out of the project. • The interceptor is nearing completion. One final pump station is being worked on near Sudden Valley along Lake Whatcom Boulevard. Although the district had hoped to have it operational by now, it should be online by Jan. 1, 2003. • The next WD10 meeting, open to the public, is Dec. 11 at approximately 6:30 p.m. (due to the preceding closed session, it may not start on time). • WD voted to extend $12,500 for the next tax sale. These funds were returned to WD10 from the Lake Whatcom Management Committee as unused funds. General Manager’s Report • WD10 will sign onto the four-way agreement for the purchase of tax sale lots from the County. The City of Bellingham has yet to sign as they are questioning the use of lots for greenways. • Grieser hopes that the upgrade of the server will have few impacts to service Admin provides. • The upcoming ULID deadline has kept Grieser and his office busy lately, specifically with lot sales and donations. • Grieser and Accounting Manager Jessica Staten will be purchasing lots at the County tax sale Nov. 22 with monies allocated from the October Board meeting. • Staff schedule changes anticipated for January. Accounting Clerk Tiffany Olson will be going on a maternity leave which will precipitate Julie Frame assisting in that office during that time. Phone coverage may be more limited during that time in the main office. Board Action Items • The executive committee authorized up to an additional $1,500 for the upgrade of the SVCA server, in order to stay within the scheduled timeline. • The executive committee was notified of the sale of a 1990 Chevy security vehicle to staff for $300. • The Board approved ACC members: Chair - Ginny Hadd, Co-Chair - Warren Rice, Members who have moved from alternate to regular (3 yr. term): Bill McRoberts, Roger Taylor, and Carolyn Thornley. New alternate members (1yr. term) are: Marjorie Bushnell, Kenneth Enright, and Lance Hillengass. George Ryker was reappointed as alternative member (1 yr). • The Board approved the officials results of the Annual Meeting elections which will be printed in this month’s Views. • The Board approved the re-establishment of the following committees for 2002-2003: finance, communications, and ocument review. • The Board authorized GM Steve Grieser temporary additional negotiated abilities during the ULID deadline time period. No policies were changed. This ability to operate on an ad hoc basis will continue until the January meeting of the Board. • $750 was authorized for the purchase of Div. 16, lot 250 from Roman Hohol. This lot lies next to a greenbelt and other SVCA owned lots. • Board members resigned authorization paperwork. Treasurer’s Motions Approved • Approved the Asset Write-off list submitted by SVCA department managers. All items have values under $1,000. • Approved the expenditure from capital reserves of an amount not to exceed $1,800 for an additional radar gun for Security to be kept in the new vehicle. • Approved an amount not to exceed $20,000 from regular capital reserves for a truck and snow plow, preferably used, if one can be found. • Approved an amount not to exceed $5,100 for a Camera ID system to replace one that was broken. -- Editor’s Note: Due to a concern for space, the Board notes will be abbreviated. For those wishing to see the Board meeting in entirety, request a video from the Admin office or a copy of the Board minutes. Page 4 Sudden Valley Views December 2002 Bears: Hand made creations have travelled the world Continued from page 1 ___________________ for $2,400. Some of her bears also now make their homes in another part of the world--Japan and those collectors have paid well. An example: a few years ago, she donated a bear to raise money to aid the victims of a severe earthquake in Japan. Her 24-inch bear went for the equivalent of $8,000 in U.S. funds. Ordinarily Warner’s bears sell for approximately $100 for the smaller ones to $475-$500 for the larger ones which are traditional and without frills. “The face is the biggest thing that sells the bear in my opinion,” she said. Her bears faces are made of embroidered mouth and nose with glass eyes or shoe buttons. After a show, few bears remain in the Warner household until she has the opportunity to make more. Just walking into her home, she said, would not alert any visitors to the significance of this hobby turned business. She has a workshop, formerly part of the large garage, filled with the mohair,“wood wool”for stuffing in bags and boxes. The mohair is bought from a California firm which imports from England and Germany, the top suppliers in the world. Mohair comes from angora goats, she said, and has a cotton backing. The cheapest mohair she buys is $62 to $65 a yard, which explains why these bears are priced accordingly. The particular mohair used for her bears’ beards and the hair on her character dolls, which she makes in addition to the bears, runs up to $180 a yard. These character dolls, also known traditionally as “gollywogs,” were popular in England turn of the century and were found with teddy bears on virtually every toy shelf. Her new character doll, based on a gnome originally done by Steiff around 1912, and sold for thousands of dollars at a Christys auction, does not have a name as yet. Warner is able to recreate, she said, from her collection of Steiff books, auction catalogs containing pictures and description, and from bears and dolls in the collections of her friends. Her own collection is primarily miniature bears which are generally 3 1/2 inches and under, made almost entirely by hand, and displayed under glass. Review: Spring filled with traffic woes Continued from page 1 ___________________ hanging in the home at the Women’s Club. •Dave MacAuley of the Communications Committee urges Admin to find projects for volunteers. •Conservative measures sustain SV under budget. •April 9, the Western Washington Hearing Board issed an “Order re Motions and Notification of Our Intent to Dismiss” regarding the challenge to Sudden Valley’s efforts to be in an Urban Growth Area (UGA). On April 22, the Bellingham City Council rejected the invitation to intervene in the process. MAY •Road closures due to construction of the sewer interceptor. •Ownership of Valley Services transfers from Bud Fosset and Brenda Anderson to Dave and Wanda Klotz. •Traffic delays continue due to construction of the water district’s interceptor. •Steve Grieser, who had served as interim general manager, signs contract to be general manager. •Lance Bunker leaves position as Recreation Coordinator. Bob Barker selected to replace him. JUNE •Town Hall Meeting June 25 to discuss open topics. •Hiring process for seasonal employees for the golf and recreation areas. •SVCA slightly ahead of budget on the number of dues payers. JULY •Lynn Fallis takes over Security from Joe Garguilo, who took a federal law enforcement position. •Jr. Golf Camp teaches fundamentals of the game to children and teens. •Soccer camp also trains 25 children and teens. •The Barn Theatre offers its seventh year of drama workshops for youth. •The Recreation Department hosts games for children along with activities for the family by the barns the Fourth of July. The Jimmy Murphy Band provides music. •SV’s Density Reduction Program is highlighted at the July Board of Director’s meeting. •July 23, the finance committee meets to discuss the 2003 budget. •Whatcom County announces interim land clearing measure. This draws public protest. •July 2, Kiwanas gains a charter at SV. The new club is known as “Kiwanas Club of Lake Whatcom.” •StarTouch, Inc., a high-speed internet provider discusses establishing service in the Valley. •The intertie project of WD10 hits a snag due to the interim land clearing measure. •Valley Services sold 15,000 stamps since the increase midmonth of postal rates from 34 to 37 cents. •First Mocktail night at the main pool -- 25 kids in attendance. -- The conclusion of the year in review will be printed in next month’s Sudden Valley Views. From Hobby to Business After dabbling with a “hobby” while working for the school lunch program at Western Washington University for 11 years, Warner eventually got serious about making and selling bears in 1985/86. She moved from full-time employment to part-time. Eventually she quit her day job to focus on the bears. Warner had sold bears in small shops in La Conner, Eastern Washington and locally in Whatcom County, as well as participating in the annual Allied Arts Christmas Show while it was still located in Fairhaven. This changed after she had been in a bear show in Seattle at that time. She met other bear “artists” and serious collectors. “I got in at a good time,”she said. “They happened to take a liking to me and my bears.” The bears, which range from 5 1/2 to 31 inches, are known as“Nettee Bears”derived from her name. The business is a one-person operation with help from her daughters on occasion (Kristi Rautenberg, 34, and Elise Cupples, 38) who make the props, clothing or bear bodies. Only Warner herself works on the bears’ faces. Sales Sales are not based on advertising, as she does not advertise, but on articles of her bears from time to time in the industry magazines, going to the shows, and her established collectors. She does not sell from a website as she, producing on her own, she said, cannot produce enough. Sales have been slower since 9/11, even for the teddy bear market although she is starting to see some of her collectors buying again, Warner said. This includes one of her more stable markets, the Japanese collectors. Another effect of 9/11 was a lost opportunity. Warner had been invited to be one of a group of 25 selected U.S. bear artists in a special bear show at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the teddy bear. The show was slated for last June but was cancelled due to security concerns. “It would’ve been a thrill and an honor for me,” she said, with disappointment of not being able to go to Washington, D.C. for the first time. She had planned to take a bear based on President Teddy Roosevelt complete in a roughrider outfit. Did Warner have a large collections of beloved bears as a child? No. She actually played with “lady” dolls similar to a Chrissy doll which her daughers later played with in the ‘60s and early ‘70s. Both these dolls were inexpensive and fun to dress. The Sign of a True Bear Lover Warner did have to laugh as she recalled that one collector was so fond of her bears that she was noted for carrying them with her on errands in the car, to the store, and even to the theatre. They went everywhere she went. -- Note: Locally, Warner was one of the local artists in the Nov. 16 Fine Arts Show at the barns in the Valley. Her bears are also featured in a catalog, “Teddy Bears of Witney” from a shop in Witney, England 60 miles from London. The theme-oriented catalogs have a worldwide distribution. December 2002 Page 5 Sudden Valley Views Committee Reports New treasurer seeks to continue financial success by Leslie McRoberts Treasurer’s report ___________________ T h e new Treasurer re ceived Sudden Valley’s financial records in goodshape from previous Treasurer, Leah Keefer. She and Accounting Manager Jessica Staten, have made this an easy transition. We applaud both of their efforts to strengthen Sudden Valley fiscally. A great portion of Staff activity over the next month will be devoted to analysis of Sudden Valley lots in the light of the Water District 10(WD10)’s ULID. Dec. 16, 2002 is the deadline for vacant lot owners to decide whether or not they will opt out of the ULID. If they do so, they will not be able to build on their property for 20 years. By early 2003, we will have a firm idea of how many lots have been taken out of “production” and, consequently, the number of billable lots remaining. Sudden Valley will again purchase lots at the County Tax sale on Nov. 22 as part of our Density Reduction program. This year, we have commitments from WD10, Whatcom County, and the city of Bellingham to reimburse a portion of the cost of these lots. This is recognition by other local government entities of the importance of this program. Last month, it was reported that the cost of keeping the swimming pools open two extra weeks in September was in excess of $4,600. In fact, the August gas bill was paid twice in error. The additional cost October 2002 Budget Status incurred for keeping the pools open wasn’t as great as had been believed. Golf income has continued to exceed budget projections for the month of October. Where golf expenses exceeded budget projections, it was directly related to the increased business, such as additional fuel for the golf carts. The golf staff has done an outstanding job this year under difficult circumstances. Led by a Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Accounting Manager who provided the expertise and determination, we have come a long way from the financial straits in which Sudden Valley found itself the last several years. The new Treasurer and Finance Committee will endeavor to provide the oversight required to keep us on track going forward. Report recounting 2002 events given at annual meeting by Jon Wolfe President’s report ___________________ I regret that family matters prohibit me from attending today’s Annual Meeting. When I first thought of the task of preparing a President’s Report, I was stumped about what to say. We have achieved many accomplishments this year, but we have asked each committee chair to report their achievements -- and that pretty much precluded anything that I could say. Then, it hit me. I can report to you what we have not done. • Foremost, we have not sued anyone this year! We concluded one suit and another is expected to conclude as soon as the Lake Louise Interceptor is up and running, which is expected in a few short months from now. But we believe litigation should not be a primary activity of the Board! • Second, we have not resigned. In previous years, the Board has suffered a number of resignations. We only have nine voting members and resignations really impede our forward progress -- we need all the workers we have! • Third, we have not been engaging in combat with one another nor with members. This Board has achieved a new ethic for conduct. We have differing opinions, but we focus on is- sues -- and not people. We are dedicated to working through issues, and believe every opinion leads to a better final result. Once the decisions have been made, we part as friends. _________________ See Report, page 6 Page 6 Sudden Valley Views December 2002 Art show continues to build in popularity, size by Nathalie Vogt Women’s Club ___________________ The Art Fair has become an annual event for November in Sudden Valley. Starting six years ago, the Women’s Club each year has seen this pre-holiday event grow in popularity and attendance. This year to set the tone and enhance the 21 participating talents, the Dance Barn was decorated in celebration of the coming holidays. Ruth Klun created a centerpiece of autumn flowers and leaves adorning the buffet table. Bob’s restaurant served the hor d’oveures including spicy meatballs, cheese, a vegetable plates. Friends visited with friends while leisurely strolling among the many tables of art and crafts on display by the artists. Some of The Art • Michael Ireland’s painting of Fairhaven was on exhibit by Robin with cards of the painting for sale. • Shayula Diamond’s table displayedhandmade beaded jewelry and key chains for sale. • Pat Loken’s water color and pencil drawings of family were for display only. • Jeff Mildner, had a large assortment of vivid blue and white pottery in bowls and urns. • Tish Geehan’s garden art, of the mysterious hyper tufa garden stones and wall hangings. • Chuck Addicott’s oil Views photo courtesy of SUE FULMER A decorated dance barn served as the setting for the fine arts show sponsored by the Women’s Club Nov. 16. paintings and stone sculptures were only a few of the many table displays. Report: Staff, board working together Continued from page 5 ___________________ • Fourth, we have not allowed outside forces to set our agenda. The work of the Valley is too important to permit our energies to be drained attending to issues which have not importance and no significant impact upon policy. • Finally, we have not succumbed to micro-management. We employ a manager who has assembled a very able staff. Dayto-day operations have been left to staff while the Board attends to policy. To achieve this takes a partnership with staff. It is quite easy for the Board, and its members, to stumble into operations territory and it is equally easy for staff to waltz into policy matters. We have the kind of working relationship where we can blow the whistle on each other and move back to our proper roles. We have individually received many compliments on the functioning of the Board and our improvements. There are, without a doubt, areas for improvement --and we will improve. Thank you for your support during this past year. Next year, 2003, we plan on achieving a five-year strategic plan based upon a vision for the Valley. This task will be undertaken by the entire Board and its committees. I urge you to take an active part in guiding the present and future of Sudden Valley. -- Editor’s note: Those interested in signing up to serve as volunteers on any committee may contact members of the Board or Administration. A Corps of Volunteers has also been established as well. A daylong workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15 for the visioning process. This is open to the public--for observation. Location is the Adult Center. Sue Fulmer, steering committee member, chaired this event with the help of the other Steering Committee members and made this year’s Art Fair a continuing success. December’s Program: A Living Wreath The December program for The Women’s Club will be a week early this year on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Marcy Plattner, from the Garden Spot Nursery in Bellingham, will give a demonstration on creating a living wreath for the holidays. The completed wreath will be donated as a prized raffle gift. Kathy Cross, board member of Blue Skies for Children, will address The Women’s Club during the luncheon and provide information about her organization that has been chosen by the Steering Committee to support this holiday season. A basket will be provided on each table for those who wish to contribute. The Calling Committee will phone members for reservations. Bob’s restaurant in the Clubhouse will be serving lunch for $12.50. Guests and new residents are cordially invited by the Women’s Club to attend. Check in time 11:30, lunch 12:00. Cancellations or reservations need to be made by Dec. 2. No Meeting January 2003 As in past years, January is a time of relaxation for the Women’s Club. To start off the new year in February, guest speaker Bill Thurmona will perform as “Mark Twain.” The January issue of The Views will have more information on this program. December 2002 Page 7 Sudden Valley Views Rec Center stays busy following Halloween by Bob Barker Recreation coordinator ___________________ A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OF THIS YEARS HALLOWEEN EVENT! The contributions of both our local real estate offices was wonderful. The support they have shown to us and our efforts goes beyond the call of duty, and we thank both REMAX AND SUN MARK for their continued support throughout the year. Two big thumbs up for our local businesses Valley Market Rentals and Tino’s Restaurant as well for their contributions of gift certificates as prizes at this years carnival. I would also like to thank our own SVCA for donating a $95 use fee credit to our carnival event and congratulate the lucky winners of the drawings and our costume contest winners as well. TEEN THEME DANCE : HOLLYWOOD STARS/CHARACTERS Teen Dance Night. Friday, Nov. 8 The dance was attended by 18 teens ranging from 12 to 17 years old. They danced to a variety of groups supplied by Josh Drummand, a practicing DJ from here in the Valley! Great job, Josh. Popcorn, pizza bagels, and a variety of different great tasting refreshments were served. I would like to thank Kalene Drummand, Dan and Marie Marentette and Jack and Dee Spreitzer for their volunteer efforts and continued great support of programs offered to the kids at the REC. In the last Views issue, I wrote about the TEEN DANCE and made reference to the Dance Barn as being set up to depict a cocktail lounge where we would serve mock tails, non-alcoholic combinations of various refreshments. I would like to apologize to any and all that decided these terms were promoting drinking of alcohol. While I can see how some might construe this as that kind of promotion, let me make it clear that what we were doing was promoting quite the opposite. What we were saying NANCY DALY is that a lounge does not have to serve alcohol for the drinks to be cool or taste good. Strawberry syrup, Seven-up blended in ice makes a very good tasting strawberry drink without any lingering side effects. Now, because I can also see and understand the argument being made by some about the use of certain terms in the advertising, any future teen parties will simply say beverages or sodas available. PLEASE BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR KIDS ON TIME Employee Nancy Daly has a husband and several children of her own to care for and is hired to man the front desk from 3-6 p.m. Her last 15 minutes on duty are spent closing the cash register, vacuuming, collecting equipment, and closing the center. This is becoming more difficult with more parents not arriving until after 6:00 p.m. As a former teacher, myself, I have a problem leaving while kids are still at the center without a ride home. As a REC Center, and not a day care facility, we are not legally responsible for these children, but we still cannot bring ourselves to leave them unattended. We are asking all parents, who have kids at the REC Center following school, to please make every effort to pick up your children on or before 6:00 p.m. each night so we can in fact close on time. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: JANUARY Adult Event: Nostalgia Baby Boomer Dance, With Kareoke. ADMISSION TO ONLY THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS, ID WILL BE REQUIRED AND YOU MAY BE ASKED TO SHOW ID. The date is Jan. 18. This could be a very well attended function, given the number of baby boomers our community has, and the overwhelming popularity of Karaoke right now. The cover charge per person will be determined later, after costs have been determined. FEBRUARY The GREAT CHILI COOK OFF AND BINGO NIGHT! MORE INFORMATION IN THE NEXT ISSUE Any change of events, for weather or other reasons, will be announced on Channel 10 and posted at gates 2, 3, 5, and 13 bulletin boards. YOU CAN ALSO CALL THE REC CENTER AT 360-734-6430 EXT 242 OR 243 FOR MORE INOFORMATION ON ANY OF OUR EVENTS. Firefighter pancake raises funds for burn foundation by Dave Ralston Fire District 2 chief ___________________ The Geneva Firefighter Association held its second annual fall pancake feed on Saturday, Oct. 26. They served 425 breakfasts to net $1,851. This year, the proceeds were donated to the Northwest Burn Foundation, a non-profit organization which helps burn victims and their families. In addition to the breakfasts, the firefighters took 140 kids through the fire safety house which is designed to show kids what to do in a house on fire with smoke. The Fire District 2 Board of Commissioners consists of: Dave Hanson, chairman, Paul Guy, commissioner, Ron Swanson, commissioner, Carrie Carter, board secretary. Administrative staff for the district are Dave Ralston, fire chief, Will Anderson, assistant chief, Bill Hewett, assistant chief, Scott Neher, maintenance lieutenant, Ruth Schmidt, administrative assistant, and Kathy Erholm, office assistant. Highlights of Fall 2002: •Sept. 14 barbeque at the SV station for volunteers. •Douglas and Lynn Reeve and their family were the winners of a special day at the Sudden Valley station this fall which included a station tour, demonstration of equipment, and spaghetti dinner. Car prowls appear to be on the rise by Lynn Fallis Security chief ___________________ While our September Stats only show a total of three Prowls, October started out much worse. There have been a rash of car prowls over the last couple Security summary October 2002 I.D. checks...................................................................................8 Evictions.....................................................................................5 House checks............................................................................. 72 Vandalism...................................................................................5 Dog calls...................................................................................... 34 Citations....................................................................................... 22 Fire/aid calls................................................................................ 13 Assist citizen............................................................................... 64 Assist outside agency............................................................. 41 Prowlers....................................................................................... 10 House alarms............................................................................1 of weeks and it might be wise to double check door locks and windows whenever you leave your vehicle. We were very disappointed when a couple different people refused to press charges, but have hopes that those who did will carry enough weight to make things happen. New Board announced New Board Positions announced for 2003: President - Jon Wolfe Vice President - Bob Cooper Secretary - Deb Strong Treasurer - Leslie McRobert Member-At-Large - Roger Bull Communications-Paul Nuchims N & E - Suzanne Blangsted ACC - Ginny Hadd/Warren Rice •Oct. 5, firefighters col- lected donations for the Northwest Burn Foundation at Cost Cutter grocery store. Applications Accepted For those interesting in becoming a volunteer firefighter, applications are being accepted for the next class which starts in March 2003. Call Fire Chief Dave Ralston at 360-676-8080 for more information about volunteer positionsand/or the training program offered. Page 8 Sudden Valley Views December 2002 Lovable little dickens ‘Oliver’ coming to Barn by Ellen Kester Barn Theatre artistic director ___________________ At The Barn Theatre, we are preparing the musical “Oliver,” the 1968 musical by Lionel Hart, which derives from Charles Dickens’ famous novel, “Oliver Twist.” Rehearsals start in the Dance Barn at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, and the 10 performances run from March 13 to 30. Tickets ($!0, $8, $6) go on sale Feb. 1 at Village Books and Piper Music and will be available at the door one-half hour before each performance. A very famous song in this musical, that is replete with wonderful songs, is the Fagin’s, “I’m Reviewing the Situation; I think I’d better think it out again!” December is a natural time, with the old year fading fast and the new year hurrying near, to “review the situation”; i.e., to look back and to plan ahead. Dickens’ Oliver! Charles Dickens was exciting story-teller had a gift with language and knew human nature. Through suspenseful plots and recognizable characters, Dickens satirizes human foibles and motivates personal and social reform. The novel “Oliver Twist” dramatizes that theme that love can enable the human spirit to survive--even triumph--over the most adverse circumstances. Although “Oliver!,” the musical, does not attempt to address the entire novel, it distills much and appeals to all ages. So, while our actos, crews, directors and audiences are planning our 2003 season, we are also reminiscing about our exciting productions in 2002. The Secret Garden We opened the 2002 Season with our spring musical, “The Secret Garden,” the New York musical version by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon. It derives from the poignant story by Frances H. Burnet, a life-long ardent gardener (1849-1924). We offered 10 performances (April 4-21) and our costumes, sets, special light, sound effects, and cast evoked, first, the sad scene in India where Mary Lennox’s parents died in a cholera epidemic, and, then, the huge, musty Misselthwaite Manor where the orphan Mary is sent to begin a new life with her Uncle Archibald Craven and her cousin, Colin. Our intergenerational cast of 55 rose to the challenge of the dazzling music and the varied roles including Misselthwaite Servants, Vicar’s School Girls, La Baki dancers, Martha’s Siblings, Dickon’s Animal Friends, and the leads: (Archibald Craven played by John Kamrar); Mary Lennox (Emily Lester, age 10); Colin Craver (Brandon Naff, age 11); Martha (Katie Kennedy); Lily Winter series continues by Greg Paul Golf report ___________________ The “Ball-Buster” is the second golf tournament in our winter series and is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7. The format is a two-person scramble. Tees will be back, pins will be tucked, and hopefully the wind is blowing! If you enjoy playing in the offseason, with a very unique golf course set-up, grab a partner and join us. The tournament is open to members and guests. The Pro Shop Open House is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8 and is open to golf club members and residents of Sudden Valley. All merchandise will be marked at special sale prices and several sales representa- tives will be on hand to answer questions about their new products for 2003. The hours for the Open House will be from 11:00 a.m.until 3:30 p.m. Please join the staff for some Christmas cheer, snacks, and goodies. Hope you can join us as we would love to have your company on the 8th. Lastly, the Pro Shop has raffle tickets available for a golf club annual membership for 2003. The lucky winner will be draw during the Open House. Tickets are $2.00 each or six for $10.00. Do you feel lucky? (Rebecca Darnell); Dickon (Evan Aegerter), Ben, the gardener (Eddy Lester); Dr. Neville Craven (Jonathan Skoczen); Mrs. Medlock (Sandee Engels); and, Mrs. Winthrop (Lisa LaGuardia). Summer Workshop for Youth Our 2002 Summer Drama Workshops, (June 21-July 11) attracted actors from Seattle, Everson, Acme, Lynden, Mount Vernon, Bellingham, and Sudden Valley. Daily, we trained 30 actors (ages four to 20) in three age groups (8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.). Acting techniques, including musical theatre skills, were the focus, and, in the four repeated culminating productions, the actors performed the 75 roles in “The Legend of Scarface and Blue Water”; “Tom Sawyer’s Morning”; “Scratch and Daniel Webster”; and, “ The Importance of Being Earnest” (seven scenes). In three weeks, our volunteer tech directors and crews created light and sound effects, sets, and costumes. An opportunity each December is to reprise one of the summer’s plays for the Bellingham School District when approximately 900 elementary children will be bused to the morning and afternoon performances. HMS Pinafore Our fall production (Oct. 10-27), was “H.M.S. Pinafore,” one of the most popular of Gilbert and Sullivan’s 14 operettas. This happened with the expertise of a volunteer production staff of 27 including: Ruth Broward (tech director); Patrick Davis (set construction); RenÈe Kennedy (costume mistress); and numerous Sudden Valley’s talents John Sinkevitch (Assistant Director and pianist); Dwight Kester (house manager); Cecily Aegerter (set design); Joyce Dillenberger (program and costume design); and Pall Groundal (sound design). These and other Thespians all mounted the delightful operetta, set on the famous fictional ship, that’s been riding at anchor in Portsmouth Harbor since 1878. The plot involves the struggles and triumphs of the three romantic couples dramatized through witty dialogue and the 25 memorable songs all performed by a rousing chorus of Sailors and Sir Joseph’s relatives (Hebe, the Sisters, Nieces, Cousins, and Aunts) and by the leads: the Pinafore’s comedic Captain Corcoran (John Kamrar); the villainous, Dick Deadeye (Tristan Niemier); the young lover, Ralph Rackstraw (Evan Aegerter); his sweetheart, Josephine (Katie Kennedy); the secretive bumboat lady, Little Buttercup (Kia Davis); and, the arrogant, Sir Weather increased course work by Bryan Newman Golf course superintendent ___________________ This year’s Fall weather extended the course’s playing season which also extended Staff ’s normal maintenance duties. Fall aerification of greens, tees, approaches, and fairways were spread out over a longer period of time, in an effort to set up for, and to not impact, the unusual amount of play throughout September and October. The bulk of this year’s fairway sand topdressing also was applied during this time. All of this work tied up Staff and equipment, otherwise needed to accomplish many of the projects on our Fall and Winter schedule. Tee construction, tee reconstruction and drainage installation will have Staff out on the course at every opportunity this Winter. Joseph Porter, K.C.B,. (Knight Commander of the Bath Alec McDougall). December is a natural time to “review the situation” and our BARN THEATRE president, Sudden Valley’s Sally Sheedy, with our BT board of 24, can report that we can look back on a happy 2002, and, indeed, on almost seven years of 48 successful plays including 24 musicals and involving the training and showcasing of over 650 actors of all ages. 2003 Now we look forward to “Oliver!” (March 13ó30); our Summer Drama Workshops (June 13-June 29); and, our fall production (Oct. 9-26). As 2002 ends, we wish to thank the SVCA for its continued support and to share a New Year’s resolution implied in an evaluation offered by Bill Quehrm in a KGMI 1998 interview with me when he remarked, “The BARN THEATRE stimulates good vibes for Sudden Valley!” We invite you to come join us! Call 360-756-9916 or 360671-5970 for information and discover a role you can play in our 2003 Season! December 2002 Sudden Valley Views Page 9 Exploring establishment of PRD in the Valley by Dennis Jones Parks and Recreation feasibility coordinator ___________________ A second Parks & Recreation District (PRD) feasibility meeting was held Nov. 13 at the Art Center. Pat Milliken, former Recreation Director for Whatcom County and now a private consultant, presented “Parks Districting Possibilities for Sudden Valley. Milliken explained park district possibilities for Sudden Valley supplying a summary of related legislation, a quantified work sheet from the City of Ferndale and his experiences working with current parks districts including the Birch Bay/Blaine, Lynden, and Point Roberts areas. There are about 70 Park and Recreation Districts (PRDs) in Washington, he said. Establishing a PRD According to the State PRD summary, they are set up, “to provide leisure time activities and recreational facilities, of a nonprofit nature as a public service to the residents of the geographical areas included within their boundries”. Technically, PRD’s are a mini form of a “municipal cor- poration” for example, a public agency with boundries codified by the County Auditor and Assessor and funds collected, accounted and distributed through the County Treasurer’s Office. Five Local District Commissioners, who function similar to Fire District Commissioners, compile the annual budget from anticipated revenues including cumulative reserves for capital improvements. The district is established by a citizen vote. This would entail registered voters from within the district making the decision. To be on the ballot, a petition by 15 percent of the voters is presented to the County Commissioners or County Council who hold a hearing and fix PRD boundries. Typically the ballot includes three votes: • 1. Establish District (yes or no) • 2. Election of PRD Commissioners, for staggered, fouryear terms and • 3. an operating levy based on Countyassessed property values. For example, a levy of $0.20 per $1,000 of assessed value would cost the owner of a $120,000 home about $20.00 per year. Such a levy could generate $40,000 for Sudden Valley earmarking the funds for Parks, Recreation and Green Way programs and facilities, though this is not a net figure, figuring administrative costs such as required insurance, for one. Other PRDs in the County Birch Bay uses its PRD District to better coordinate with County Parks. Point Roberts does too but has taken it a step further with neighborhood parks, green ways and major waterfront. Lynden just completed a regional park, with the land purchased with district funds, but was developed primarily by volunteers. In Sudden Valley, a similar approach has been suggested for the leasing, rather than purchasing, of Sudden Valley’s Campground then renovating and reopening it. Resident Steve Reed has written a proposal for a 35 acre SV / Hummingbird Park. Additionally, a PRD has a limited ability to float bonds for larger projects. In Sudden Valley, the Marina, Barns and Faw programs have also been mentioned. The community via the District Commissioners will have to decide the actual proj- Two homes in Holiday Home Tour by Carolyn Thornley Garden Club ___________________ T h e members of the Sudden Valley Garden Club invite the Sudden Valley community to join the Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7 to showcase two Valley homes. The Garden Club members changed the event to a Saturday this year that all our Sudden Valley neighbors will be able to join us for a fun and festive outing. This event shares the warmth of neighbors, shows off some of the beautifully decorated homes here in the Valley, and sets a great holiday mood for this time of the year. The monies collected from this event helps to beautify and maintain many garden projects in the Sudden Valley community. At 12 noon, hor d’oeuvres and wine will be served at the home of Ann and Bob Cooper. At 1:15 p.m., dessert and coffee will be enjoyed at the home of Sue and Gary Fulmer. The $10 tickets may be purchased at Administration in the Club House, or from many of the Garden Club members. A map with directions to the homes is provided at that time. Because of limited parking in some areas, carpooling is recommended. For more information about the Holiday Home Tour, please contact Vel Hayden at 671-2005. For more information about the Garden Club, please call Blanche Stevens at 676-5666. ect, timing, and expenditures before accruing indebedness or distributing funds. Exess levies and GO bonds require a 60 percent voter approval. The SV Meeting At our first PRD Feasibility meeting Nov. 6, we put together a steering crew: consisting of: Roger Bull, SVCA member at large; Steve Reed, former chair of SVCA N&E, and myself, Dennis Jones. We put together a phone tree of consultants for planning, legal-codes and Park/Wildlife/ Rec and are adding volunteers who aren’t afraid to get their hand dirty and feet wet. We would like to thank Pat Milliken, Wilson Engineering and others, including Tino’s Pizza and The Art Center Crew for their initial encouragement and invite others to get involved with the redevelopment & continuing improvement of Sudden Valley Parks and Rec. Our specific need now is for a fiscally prudent controller/secretary and and marine/ aquatic specialist. Those wishing to be involved may contact Dennis R. Jones at 360- 676-8143 for more information or e-mail [email protected] Page 10 December 2002 Sudden Valley Views December 2002 SUNDAY 1 Barn Theatre: Auditions for “Oliver!” Bob’s Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $9.95 Adults Valley Vespers Services 4 p.m. at Art Center (interdenominational) Rec Center: closed 8 Bob’s Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.2 p.m. $9.95 Adults Golf: Pro Shop Sale! 11 a.m.3:30 p.m. Valley Vespers Services 4 p.m. at Art Center (interdenominational) Rec Center: closed 15 SV Vision/Strategic Planning Workshop 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Adult Center (open to public to observe) Bob’s Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.2 p.m. $9.95 Adults Valley Vespers Services 4 p.m. at Art Center (interdenominational) Rec Center: closed 22 Bob’s Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.2 p.m. $9.95 Adults Valley Vespers Services 4 p.m. at Art Center (interdenominational) Rec Center: closed 29 Bob’s Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.2 p.m. $9.95 Adults Valley Vespers Services 4 p.m. at Art Center (interdenominational) Rec Center: closed MONDAY TUESDAY 2 Barn Theatre: Auditions for “Oliver!” Bridge Class 10 a.m.-12 noon at Adult Center (Beg/ Inter.) Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center (time subject to change), Fee Rec: 3-6 p.m. Women’s Club: Deadline to RSVP or Cancel for luncheon meeting Dec. 4 9 No Committee of the Whole Bridge Class 10 a.m.-12 noon at Adult Center (Beg/ Inter.) Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center (time subject to change), Fee 16 DEADLINE TO OPT OUT OF ULID--CONTACT THE WATER DISTRICT AT 734-9224! SVCA Board of Directors’Mtg 7 p.m., Adult Center (early for holidays) Bridge Class 10 a.m.-12 noon at Adult Center (Beg/ Inter.) Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center (time subject to change), Fee Rec: 3-6 p.m. 23 Bridge Class 10 a.m.-12 noon at Adult Center (Beg/ Inter.) Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center (time subject to change), Fee Rec: 3-6 p.m. 30 Bridge Class 10 a.m.-12 noon at Adult Center (Beg/ Inter.) Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center (time subject to change), Fee Rec: 3-6 p.m. WEDNESDAY 3 4 Women’s Club Mtg/Luncheon at Bob’s-Topic: Making Living Wreath 11:30 a.m. Check-in. $12.50 luncheon First Lion’s Club Meeting 7 p.m. at Rotunda. Open to anyone over 19. Call Hal Vaughn at 733-3673. Monthly Adult Potluck--Get to Know your Neighbors at 6:30 p.m. Dance Barn Regular Aerobics 8:309:30 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee (schedule subject to change) Beg/Inter. Yoga 6:30-8:00 10 p.m. at Adult Center, Fee Weekly Kiwanas Mtg 6-7 Bridge Club 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Bob’s Burger & p.m.at Adult Center Brew. Call to RSVP: Bud Rec: 3-6 p.m. at 734-4325 or Gary at 647-5050. 11 Finance Mtg (time may Rec: 3-6 p.m. change) Tino’s Tuesday night speRegular Aerobics 8:309:30 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee (schedule subject to change) Beg/Inter. Yoga 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Adult Center, Fee Bridge Club 12:30-4:30 p.m.at Adult Center Off-the-Shelf Book Club Weekly Kiwanas Mtg 6-7 p.m. at Bob’s Burger & Brew. Call to RSVP: Bud at 734-4325 or Gary at 647-5050. Rec: 3-6 p.m. Tino’s Tuesday night spe- 17 Weekly Kiwanas Mtg 6-7 p.m. at Bob’s Burger & Brew. Call to RSVP: Bud at 734-4325 or Gary at 647-5050. Rec: 3-6 p.m. Tino’s Tuesday night spe- 24 Christmas Eve SV Admin Office open Mee tings Subject t o Change: Weekly Kiwanas Mtg 6-7 p.m. at Bob’s Burger & Brew. Call to RSVP: Bud at 734-4325 or Gary at 647-5050. Rec: 3-6 p.m. Tino’s Tuesday night specials! 31 New Year’s Eve Celebrate Safely SV Office Open Mee tings Subject t o Change: Weekly Kiwanas Mtg 6-7 p.m. at Bob’s Burger & Brew. Call to RSVP: Bud at 734-4325 or Gary at 647-5050. Rec: 3-6 p.m. THURSDAY FRIDAY 5 ACC Mtg 9 a.m. at Adult Center Art Classes at Art Center: 12 noon, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. All media. Student-directed. $12/session. Call ahead at 671-8700. 12 January Editorial Deadline for the Views-12 noon (Copy to Admin or email to [email protected]) Art Classes at Art Center: 12 noon, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. All media. Student-directed. $12/session. Call ahead at 671-8700. 18 19 Regular Aerobics 8:309:30 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee (schedule subject to change) Beg/Inter. Yoga 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Adult Center, Fee Bridge Club 12:30-4:30 p.m.at Adult Center Full Moon Art Classes at Art Center: 12 noon, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. All media. Student-directed. $12/session. Call ahead at 671-8700. 25 Christmas SV Admin Office Closed Happy Holidays! 26 Boxing Day SV Admin Office Closed No Art Classes (holiday) Jan. 1, 2003 New Year’s 2003 No Women’s Club in January. Not all meetings meet monthly, contact Admin or those on the committee. SATURDAY 6 Bob’s Seafood Night 5-10 p.m. Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Coffee House Fridays 7-10 p.m. at Art Center 16 mm films/videos/discussions. Call 676-8700. Rec: 3-6 p.m. 13 January Display Advertising Deadline for the Views-5 p.m.-contact Debbie Boschma at 354-4444 Bob’s Seafood Night 5-10 p.m. Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Coffee House Fridays 7-10 p.m. at Art Center 16 mm films/videos/discussions. Call 676-8700. Rec: 3-6 p.m. 20 Bob’s Seafood Night 5-10 p.m. Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Coffee House Fridays 7-10 p.m. at Art Center 16 mm films/videos/discussions. Call 676-8700. Rec: 3-6 p.m. 27 Events Subject to Change: Bob’s Seafood Night 5-10 p.m. Regular Aerobics 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Coffee House Fridays 7-10 p.m. at Art Center 16 mm films/videos/discussions. Call 676-8700. Rec: 3-6 p.m. 7 Last Day of Hanukkah Golf: Ball Buster Tourney Bookmobile by mini-mall Beg/Inter. Yoga 9-11 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Rec Center: Closed 14 Bookmobile by mini-mall Beg/Inter. Yoga 9-11 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Rec Center: Closed 21 First Day of Winter Bookmobile by mini-mall Beg/Inter. Yoga 9-11 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Rec Center: Closed Take Note Check Channel 10 for any changes in dates or times of listed events. Call the contact person for more information. Please submit calendar items to the Views and mark “for the calendar.” Items and Events for community calendar are requested. Please submit by email to: [email protected] and mark “for calendar.” Community event, nature scenery and recreational photographs are also sought by Views. Call Security if you see suspicious activity! Sudden Valley special events Holiday Home Tour on Saturday this Year: Sponsored by the Garden Club as a fundraiser. The annual event starts at 12 noon, Saturday, Dec. 7 and is $10 for a day of food and fun! Lions’ Club Coming to SV: New Chapter to start in Sudden Valley. First meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Rotunda. Men and women ages 19 and older are welcome to join. Contact Hal Vaughn at 360-733-3673. Barn Theatre Auditions: Auditions for “Oliver!” Dec. 1 & 2. Valley Services Mail Tent: Valley Services in the mini-mall has a “tent” to help those mailing packages for the holidays! Coffee House Friday Nights: New topics of discussion each Friday night at the Art Center with Dr. Paul Nuchims. Call 360-671-8700 for more 28 Bookmobile by mini-mall Beg/Inter. Yoga 9-11 a.m. at Adult Center, Fee Rec Center: Closed information! Discussion to follow films and refreshments. Women’s Club:Meets monthly, except for January and the summer months. Women of all ages are encouraged to RSVP and to attend. December meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 4. Interest groups meet for bridge, book club, interior design, etc. Women’s Club contacts to reappear in the January Views. Thank you to those who have sponsored Sudden Valley events in 2002! December 2002 SVCA Board of Directors President: Jon Wolfe 518 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-676-4424 Vice-Pres: Bob Cooper 1591 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-738-0054 Secretary: Deb Strong 1366 Sudden Valley Page 11 Sudden Valley Views Bellingham, WA 98229 360-715-0881 Treasurer: Leslie McRoberts 553 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-752-0605 Member-At-Large: Roger Bull 2275 Lake Whatcom Blvd PMB 183 Bellingham, WA 98229 360-647-3755 Member: Bob Lawlor 607 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-671-0561 Member: Paul Nuchims 210 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-671-8088 [email protected] Sudden Valley Views Sudden Valley Community Association 2145 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98229 http://www.suddenvalley.com OFFICE 360-734-6430 Administration Offices FAX: 734-1915 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Pro Shop 734-6435 Golf Maintenance 734-6430, x333 Maintenance 734-6430, x232 Recreation 734-6430, x243 Security Cell Phone 319-8200 Dispatcher (after 5 p.m.) 715-2490 MANAGEMENT STAFF General Manager Steve Grieser Administrative Staff Kitty French, Julie Frame And Rosemary Tate Recreation Coordinator Bob Barker Director of Architectural & Land Development Craig Ostrom Maintenance Director Jeff Thorpe Golf Superintendent Bryan Newman Accounting Manager Jessica Staten Security Chief Lynn Fallis Golf Professional Greg Paul Member: Darrell Darnell 511 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-647-8223 Member: To Be Filled N & E Representative: Suzanne Blangsted 435 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-676-1113 Board of Directors: President Jon Wolfe, Vice-President Bob Cooper, Secretary Deb Strong, Treasurer Leslie McRoberts, Member-at Large Roger Bull, members Darrell Darnell, Bob Lawler, Paul Nuchims and a position to be filled. Non-voting members: Architectural Control Committee Chair Ginny Hadd and Warren Rice, Nominations and Elections Committee Chair Suzanne Blangsted. The Sudden Valley Views is the official publication of the Sudden Valley Community Association. Published monthly, it has a circulation of 4,000. Publisher: Sudden Valley Community Association Editor: Lynden Tribune Print & Publishing Company Managing Editor: Elisa Claassen, 360-354-4444, [email protected] Advertising Manager: Debbie Boschma, 360-354-4444 The Sudden Valley Views (U.S.P.S. 079-490) is published monthly for a subscription price of $12 per year by the Sudden Valley Community Association, 2145 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. Periodicals postage paid at Bellingham, WA and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes (Form No. 3579) to Sudden Valley Community Association, 2145 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. The acceptance of an ad in the Sudden Valley Views does not constitute approval of the Sudden Valley Community Association. Comments expressed in the Sudden Valley Views are not necessarily the opinions of the SVCA or its officers or board of directors, but are solely those of the writers. No non-advertising portion of the Sudden Valley Views is subject to pre-publication review by anyone but the editor. Classifieds SERVICES PERSONALIZED HOUSECLEANING Fast and efficient--$10/hr. Your supplies. Call: Cherrie 360-7148205. WOOD FLOORS BY EUROPEAN CRAFTSMAN Installation, finishing, refinishing. Custom olesuon inlays and borders. Premier worksmenship. Free estimates. Call 360752-2701. CATERING Great Food, Friendly Service, Free Delivery. Parties, Weddings, Business Events. Make your holiday plans now! Catering A’La King-Call Toll-free 866-757-4922 or www.donnaking.com WINDOW CLEANING Specializing in residential window cleaning since 1995. Servicing interior and/or exterior, chandeliers, mirrors, skylights, and screens. Licensed, bonded and insured. Call Eric for a free estimate 360-319-3548. ATTA BOY WINDOW & GUTTERS 10 percent Tree Saver Special. Indefinite 10 percent savings to customers who choose to have gutters and roofs cleaned consistently instead of taking down trees. Call 360-756-1551. PETSITTING I know how important it is to be sure your pets are safe and wellcared for while you are away. I have been successfully providing loving, mature, responsible home pet care in the Valley for years. Let me feed, walk and play with your companions while you are away. I have 25 years animal care experience, including pets with special medical needs. Call Linda Larkin, Ridgeview Petsitting, 360-595-2131. Free consultation visit. Excellent SV references. Services DOG TRAINING Does you dog pay attention to you? Come when called? Walk without pulling? Learn how to train your dog in a positive, fun way. Private and group obedience classes in Bellingham and Sudden Valley area. Call Linda at Ridgeview Dog Training, 360595-2131. PETSITTING-SUDDEN VALLEY PET SITTERS Going on vacation, or at work all day? I can provide all the care your companion will need during your absence, including feeding, walking, and all-around TLC. Licensed, bonded and insured. Please call for free consultation. 360-756-1487. Marlinda Beduhn. RIDGEFIELD CONDO 3 BR, 2 BA, outstanding view, rate $100/night, minimum of 2 nights Longer rentals negotiable. Call 604-272-1885 or 604-940-0403. RENTALS ACC Representative: Ginny Hadd 1364 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-738-4849 ACC Representative: Warren Rice 1523 Sudden Valley Bellingham, WA 98229 360-676-9146 DELUXE CONDO Deluxe 2 BR Condo on 6th Green. Lakeview. Close to all amenities. Fully equipped. 2 TV’s, N/S, N/P. $90/day, $575/ week. 2 Day minimum. Call 604-984-0675. VACATION RENTAL Deluxe 3BR/2BA condo on 7th tee, lake view. Closest unit to main pool, recreational facilities and adult center. Beautifully furnished, fully equipped. NS/ NP. $100/day, $650 week. Long-term rates available. Call 604-988-1959. CONDO FOR RENT Clubhouse Condo #4, sleeps 4, $100/night with a two-night minimum; $200 per weekend; $500 per week. Available by the month. $50 damage deposit. Great for golfers. Call collect (604) 820-2441 or (360) 3783303 and leave a phone number and name with message. LAKERIDGE CONDO Gate 2 (near mini-mall and golf club), 3 BR/2BA. Reasonable Fall/Winter Short/Long-term rates available. Perfect for those building homes, transferred, etc. Call 604-261-3232 or 604- 836-2292. LAKEVIEW HOME 3BR/2BA, 2-car Garage w/Storage, Gas Fireplace, 2 decks. Beautiful lakeview home. NS, NP $1,200/Mo & $1,200 deposit. Call 360-733-6530. of my customers had been turned down by a local bank. I am known for “Performance!” Not promises. Call me, Brenda Bringhurst at Creative Mortgage Solutions at 360-738-1520. Cell phone 360-319-2824. MISC. HOME LOANS I have been doing purchases and refinances in Sudden Valley area since 1994. 50 percent Classified ad rates CLASSIFIED RATES: $5 per month for up to 25 words. $6 for 26-40 words, $7 for 41-60 words. Payment MUST be made prior to publication. DEADLINE for classified advertising for the January 2003 issue is Thursday, Dec. 12, at 12 noon. Make checks payable to “Sudden Valley Views.” Please send ads and payment to: Sudden Valley Views, Attn: Classified Ads, 2145 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226, or deliver to the Sudden Valley Clubhouse front desk. For questions about classified ads, contact the front desk at 734-6430. Page 12 December 2002 Sudden Valley Views 1850 Lake Whatcom Blvd. Bellingham, WA 98226 Open 7 Days a Week 360-733-3700 Web page: www.sunmarkproperties.com email: [email protected] Sheila Walls REALTOR OF THE MONTH We’re a Company “Yule” Want To Remem- Don Parker Realtor John Kelleher Realtor Lorne Haakonson Broker For all your Real Estate Needs, 360-733-3700 or Fax: 360-647-6028 1850 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226 or visit our Website: www.sunmarkproperties.com NG George Fedecky Realtor Come on in and enjoy a cup of coffee and the view from our lakeside office. Mike Wienkers Realtor Judy Fox Realtor, ABR Michelle Langstraat Realtor On-Site Property Management: Judy Fox 360-733-3700 NG I ND I ND PE Azam Nader Realtor PE FABULOUS GOLF COURSE HOME! COZY! Two bedroom, 1 bath cedar sided home with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, lots of windows and a private setting. It also includes a new roof, carpets, paint and a near new propane forced air furnace. Only $112,900 3 bedroom, 1 bath on a double lot, great location with some lake view. $126,000. NEW CONSTRUCTION Fabulous rambler with great open floor plan. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, french doors off dining area to front deck. Vaulted ceilings, large master suite with walk-in closet and full bath on a flat, sunny lot close to gate 13. $154,900 SUNNY PRIVATE SETTING! This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.75 bath home is a delight. The open floor plan is unique in its design. It features a large kitchen with wall oven and separate cooktop, dining room, family room with fireplace, natural forced air gas heating, hot tub, jetted tub, pantry & security system just to name a few. The large yard over looks Sudden Valley Golf Course. It is light and bright with many windows and skylights. $349,900 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Lake Front Property in exclusive gate 1 area. All Sudden Valley amenities. Very few Lakefront Properties left. $119,500. Just listed newer 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with vaulted ceilings, lots of windows, large family room, spacious decks and garden potting space. Gate 2 home with wonderful territorial view, good sun and adjacent to greenbelt. Asking $169,900 NG I ND PE SUDDEN VALLEY BEST BUY! G r e a t family home 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large living room, family room with woodstove. Hardwood floors, 2 car garage, great condition. New paint throughout, vaulted ceiling, beautiful landscaping and more. $164,900 FABULOUS 2 YEAR NEW RAMBLER AT END OF PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC Features 3 bdrms, 2 baths, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with large garden window, vaulted ceilings, skylight, wainscoting and large master suite. Large private deck reenforced for hot tub with electrical hook-up ready, $159,900. FANTASTIC VIEWS FROM THIS HOUSE! This home sits in a prestigious neighborhood. It features an extra large garage, newer roof, gas fireplace, family room on the lower level. A must see for the price. $239,000 SPECTACULAR, PRIVATE, Beautiful 12,392 sq. ft. lot with view of lake, Golf course and mountains. Incredible location close to all Sudden Valley amenities, fully service and ready for building. $95,000 ICE ED PR UC D RE NEW CONSTRUCTION! WATERFRONT VIEW - SOFIELD PARK Great location on park with spectacular lake view — Home has vaulted ceilings, formal dining, sauna off master bath. Large decks to enjoy afternoon sun — Extra storage and room to expand — Walk to Marina and golf course. $209,500 Very spacious high end home with custom built cabinetry in kitchen with pullouts, tile, hardwood floors in dining and kitchen, vaulted ceiling, built-in bookcases. Large elegant master suite with oversize walk-in closet, 720 sq. ft. family/rec. room, 2 car garage completely finished. Custom concrete, stone and shingles outside. $239,900 Sun-Mark Properties CONDOS FOR SALE ★ CONDOS FOR SALE ★ CONDOS FOR SALE RENTAL DEPARTMENT WE NEED RENTALS! OUR INVENTORY IS LOW. We have applicants on file, so give us a call. Judy at Sun-Mark Properties 360-733-3700 or FAX: 360-647-6028 FURNISHED HOUSES: 12 LAKE LOUISE DRIVE: 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Rent $1000 Deposit $1000. 26 MARINA LANE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, great view of lake. Rent until June 1st, 2003. Rent $1200 Deposit $1200. UNFURNISHED HOUSES: 16 LOUISE VIEW CT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, carport, Rent $865 Deposit $865. GLENHAVEN: 763 WEST ROAD: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, washer/dryer, gas fireplace. Brand new home. Rent $1000 Deposit $1000 FURNISHED CONDOS: CENTER CONDO #47: Studio, rent until June Rent $425 Deposit $424. CENTER CONDO #21: Studio on golf course Rent $425 Deposit $425. RANCH HOUSE #25: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, great views. Rent $800 Deposit $800. UNFURNISHED CONDOS: LAKERIDGE #25: 2 bedroom, 1-1/4 bath, garage, Rent $750 Deposit $750. RIDGEFIELD #33: 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rent $800 Deposit $800. OUT OF AREA: 1209 Euclid: 3 bedroom, 1 bath Rent $795 Deposit $795 2116 Woburn: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car FRONT ROW LAKERIDGE UNIT This single level condo is ready to move in. It has a great view across Sudden Valley, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, very open, light and bright with clear story windows. A private patio off the kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Extra storage. $99,500 GREAT VIEW OF GOLF COURSE, MTNS., LK. LOUISE AND LK. WHATCOM Nice end unit condo with 2 large decks, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, tile, extra storage, gas heat, air conditioning. New upgraded windows with new window covering. Most appliances included. Close to private pool and tennis court in complex. $149,900 B LIGHT, BRIGHT STUDIO unit with a balcony overlooking the golf course. These condos have gone through extensive updating and are looking great. $49,000 ellingham LLC SUN-MARK PROPERTIES: Pre-Licensing Course Continuing Education for Realtors! FRONT ROW Two Bdrm/1.5 Bath Lakeridge unit w/great view of Sudden Valley. Light and bright with large master bedroom. $103,900 360-733-4109 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 1850 Lake Whatcom Blvd. Bellingham, WA 98226