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MARCH
2018
IBIC OFFICERS AND President Dennis Kilpatrick, Vice President Kathy Caldwell, Secretary Emily Reckord, Treasurer Paul Larson. Trustees: Jim Aurand,
TRUSTEES 2017-2018 Juliana Pickrell, Madison Duckworth, Bob Kernaghan, Dionne Deschenne, Catherine Freeman, Kayleen Pritchard, Mary Benning-Hughes.
A March 9th press release issued by project decades ago. The Center is The Center is planning to host a
Kitsap County announced that, “The located on wetlands that were c e l e b ra D o n o n c e t h e w o r k i s
new bridge and improved roadway on deprived of water flow by the bridge complete. Stay tuned for more on that
We s t K i n g s t o n Ro a d a re n o w and the restricDve culvert that in the April ediDon of the Breeze. UnDl
scheduled to open April 30. The major obstructed the supply of water then, interested community members
construcDon project is replacing a five- delivered to the wetland at each high can learn about this and other area
foot diameter culvert with a 150-foot, Dde. The restoraDon of this flow feeds p ro j e c t s by vo l u nte e r i n g w i t h
two-span bridge that will restore full forested, freshwater, and emergent SDllwaters Environmental Center or
Ddal exchange in the upper reaches of salt marsh communiDes in part of the one of the many other environmental
the Carpenter Creek estuary.” Apple Tree Cove Estuarine wetland and wildlife organizaDons in North and
Kitsap County Public Works has been system. To learn more, see the Central Kitsap County, across the Hood
working with the contractor to get a o r g a n i z a D o n ’ s w e b s i t e a t Canal bridge in East Jefferson County,
commitment for a finish-by date that sDllwatersenvironmentalcenter.org and on Bainbridge Island.
can be relied upon, and April 30th is
the date by which they believe they
can finish the work and have it
evaluated. The road will open sooner
if it is safe for use before that Dme.
Kitsap County Commissioner Rob
Gelder stated, “We apologize for the
further disrupDons this project has
caused the community.”
The removal of the culvert and the
road bed has allowed the return of the
flow into the estuary that lay beyond
the bridge, a crucial step to restore
and preserve the natural state of the
marsh and estuary. (See picture)
Our neighbors to the north, the
SDllwaters Environmental Center in
Kingston, began advocaDng for this
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Indianola Garden Club News
lendar Once again Mother Nature amazes us with the power of
Ca Clubhouse Meetings Spring. She can throw wind, rain and snow at us, but
& Activities the trees are still blooming and bulbs are bravely
flowering in spite of it all.
Clubhouse
April 21st - Ratatouille - (2007) This animated children’s film features rat that can cook who makes an unusual alliance with a
young chef in a famous French restaurant.
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Geology 98342 Living on ancient sands
By Sarah Runnels
For a more complete look at the geology around us and a little extra history of the area, including the Seattle fault,
Seattle’s landfill in Sodo and building the Seahawks stadium, go to www.Youtube.com and search “I-90 Rocks”;
Geology of Seattle and the Puget Sound, produced by Central Wash. University. (13 min.) Also see Ice Age Lakes
Between Seattle and the Cascade Range.
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The Indianola Almanac
March-April Easter Bunny evolved from pre-Christian symbols of
new life and fertility.
An old proverb says, ‘March comes in like a lion and
Venus, an evening star, is visible 40 minutes after
goes out like a lamb’. Let’s hope so. The month is
sunset low in the western sky. Use it to find Mercury,
named for Mars, the Roman god of war. It was
smaller and less bright to the right of it. For a
originally at the beginning of the old 10 month Roman
particularly lovely sight, on March 18th, you can see a
calendar, marking the season for resumption of war.
crescent moon by Venus with Mercury slightly above
Julius Caesar changed the calendar, adding two
and to the right.
months at the beginning of the year and getting rid of a
month called Intercalarus, or intercalendar. This
Bird nesting and chick raising are coming on strong.
messing about created an extra day for February,
Ninety-six percent of birds feed their young on insects.
every four years is a leap year. The next leap year is
Birds, insects and native plants co-evolved for their
2020.
mutual benefit. So consider a native plant backyard
habitat to help the birds feed their young. I am taking
So far, Mars is showing a temper, let’s hope it calms
out a ground cover of Epimedium and replacing it with
down in time for April showers. April comes from the
native Vancouveria hexandra. It has similar leaves held
Latin word 'aperit', which means to open. It is the time
up on wiry stems. The Vancouveria leaf looks more like
of year we see so many opening leaves and buds on
a duck foot instead of the heart-shaped leaf. It is also
trees and plants. The April full moon on April 29th is
called the inside out plant as the white flowers look like
called the pink moon, again for spring pink flowers.
little shooting stars, the petals reflecting back, the
stamens jutting forward like a beak. Flowers appear in
The first day of spring, the vernal equinox is March
mid to late Spring. It grows well in partial to full shade.
20th. Equinox means equal night. It is a slight
misnomer. The time of sunrise is measured when the
An interesting dock sighting this month occurred when I
top edge of the sun comes over the horizon. Sunset is
saw four divers making to shore by the dock. They told
when the bottom edge of the sun first goes below the
me they went out to visit three fishing boats sunk in 45
horizon. The few minutes needed for the full orb to
feet of water. They swam out 150 yards off the dock,
either appear or disappear creates a difference in the
South by South West to find them. The boats are
day/night length. The amount of daylight increases by
covered in sea life: anemones, crabs and worms, with
an hour and three quarters for both March and April.
some sort of flat fish and bottom fish swimming
Easter is April 1st this year. It is usually the first Sunday around them. Man-made additions to the scene
after the full moon that follows the vernal equinox. The included a bong, beer bottles and a pair of
full moon following the equinox is March 31st, the underwear.
Sunday after that is April 1st. Easter eggs and the ~Contributed by Kathy Dickerson
A Piece of Indianola History - The Indianola Ferry Boat Submitted by Julianna Pickerel
Back in the 1940's, the Blackball Ferry Line provided service to Indianola Beach. The ferry boat ran between Seattle, Suquamish
and Indianola. For this purpose, the ferry dock was expanded from a one-lane to a two-lane road to accommodate automobile
traffic. Commuting to Seattle was easy. When you heard the ferry’s arrival whistle, you ran or drove down to the dock, just in time
to on-load.
At that time, a significant portion of Indianola was comprised of vacation homes. People lived and worked in Seattle, but had
vacation homes in Indianola Beach. The ferry boats arrived in the heart of downtown Seattle, making employment locations
convenient for commuters. Young people could walk onto the ferries traveling towards Seattle to see movies, go to summer school,
or to enjoy a variety of other activities the city had to offer. You didn’t need a car to commute.
On Sunday, you could go down to the ferry dock to watch the traffic. How many cars could get on at Suquamish? How many
could get on at Indianola? How many had to wait for the next boat? It was a social gathering.
The state purchased the ferry system in the early 1950’s and discontinued the Seattle-Indianola-Suquamish run in October 1951.
Now the former two-lane ferry dock is back to having only one lane for pedestrians to use to enjoy the views, and commuters to the
other side of the Sound must first travel to Kingston or Winslow on Bainbridge Island to catch the ferry.
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Indianola Blood Drive Update
We had 17 donors for the February 7th blood drive. We TRY for 20! Even if you only try to donate, you are counted
as a donor, and students 16-18 years of age can donate with parent permission. Remember to bring along your ID!
This is now a requirement.
A BIG thank you to the canteen volunteers: Mel and Kathy Haug, Janet Cook, Brenda Morrow, Sue McClain, and Joe
Brazeau.
If you need to be enticed to donate, we have bakers who provide our donors with homemade cookies and people
rave about our drives because of our cookies! Cookie bakers for this drive were: Mary Richards, Jill Hayes, Kathy
Haug, Bill Hancock, Nancy Niemi, Lois Schultz and Sue McClain. Thank you all! My apologies if I forgot any bakers.
Please put these dates on your calendar for the next blood drives:
Wednesday July 18th 12-2 and 3-6pm
Wednesday October 10th 12-2 and 3-6pm
If you'd ever like to volunteer to sit at our canteen, please email me and I will add your name. We always accept
cookies on the days of the blood drives. Thank you community!
Neighbors,
Winter is coming to an end soon regardless of what any woodchuck might forecast. While I thoroughly
enjoy each of the four seasons I am looking forward to the change.
The Clubhouse Spring Cleaning is coming up again in April along with several other simultaneous
events. Many hands make light work and it is another great way to get to know one another as we
spruce the place up a bit and clean out some cobwebs. There will be indoor and outdoor tasks
available so please put April 28th on your calendar if you would like to help.
Finally, be sure to renew your memberships this month and reach out to Kathy, Bob, Jim or myself if you
are considering becoming a Trustee this September. Trustee meetings are open to anyone and take
place the first Thursday of the month.
Respectfully,
Dennis Kilpatrick, IBIC President
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The Indianola T-Shirt project Continues
From Annie and Bob Stevenson we have this
wonderful story about an Indianola t-shirt of love!
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Easter Sunday - April 1st
Celebrate with friends and neighbors in beautiful Indianola at
Indianola Living HopeChurch
Don’t forget, free tax help is A little something for the kids!
available at
Kingston’s Village Green Community We will be hiding one or more cartoon
Center. crabs in each edition for the kids to find.
So, kids, keep your eyes open and
The site is open Mondays and watch for one of these cute little guys!
Wednesdays from 10 AM until 2 PM and Hint: There is one in this edition. Can
on Saturday from 11 AM until 3 PM. you find it?
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In Memory – Lily Rose
4-15-2005 - 2-14-2018
Our beloved sweet Lily Rose has completed her life’s task of greeDng dogs and their walkers on the sandspit.
For nearly 13 years we learned the names of neighbor’s dogs, and the neighbors themselves, through Lily.
She loved the beach and was always eager for long hikes in the woods or car rides to anywhere. Eventually
the aches and pains slowed her down but she just kept on and never complained. Her gentle presence in our
home is missed very very much. Rest in peace.
~Dave and Susie Haley
Applications are continuing to roll in. If you do not see your name on this list, look for it in the April
Breeze.
Membership forms are also available above the black box on the clubhouse porch. If you have
questions about membership please contact Catherine Freeman at catherinekolb@gmail.com or
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Business Patty Ericksen Julie & Dan O'Neal
Ginger Jewelry Susie & Dave Haley Tad & Susan Parrington
Susan & Bill Hancock Steve & Sharon Paulson
Sponsoring Melvin K. & Katherine L. Haug George & Kathleen Ramsey
Marcia & Mike Barrett Jeff & Joan Henderson Bill Mullen & Rose Riedel
Bette Bohler Adrienne & Jim Huffine Frankye Jones & Brock Robison
Debbie Geiger & Rick Bohrer William Schroder & Elizabeth Jacks Sarah & Billy Runnels
Sue McClain & Joe Brazeau Kathryn & Megan Jackson Sydney Hudson & Richard Salazar
Sam & Karen Brindley Robert Jensen William & Alyce Sherburn
Don & Ann Cannon Robert & Louise Kernaghan Pete & DeeAnn Simpson
Rob & Phyllis Carlton, Jr. Dennis & Alison Kilpatrick Barbara & Stafford Smith
Leslie & Dale Chihuly Bob & Karen Kinnaird Gerry Smith-Paramore &
Taylor & Anita Collings Jill & Troy McGuire Kent K. Smith
J.R. Cook John & Nancy Murao Sarah Rekow & David Smith
Cynthia Creech Duane & Nancy Niemi Cathy and Michael Stuntz
Anne & Gene Curcio Keith & Juliana Pickrell Heidi & Linnea Svensson
Ned & Mary Eliasen Edward & Gale Rauen Ernest & Janise Swickard
Nancy Hale Jim & Lisa Gordanier Richards Charles & Susan Tjalsma
Becky & Mike Hall Becky Baker & Craig Smith Don & Maureen Todd
Katherine, Paul & Daniel Hanson Don & Bonnie Stevens Brian & Barbara Vodzak
George & Jill Hayes Larry & Michelle Telles Lynne W. Ashton & Geoffrey E. Wilson
Betty & Dick Hedreen Tim and Karen Thiers Nicholas & Jennifer Wood
Michael Orr & Robin Hruska Doug & Jan Tillotson Jane & Sonny Woodward
Maggie Longshore & John Jacobs Stephen & Sandra Watson Sunin & Supranee Yesuwan
Scott Clark & Sophy Johnston Jeanne & Larry Weeks Sunshine Harring & Charles Zuzzio
Molly McDonald & Steve Kilborn
Michael King Household Individual
Cliff & Susan Kuzminski Gene & Priscilla Alberts Dana Abney
Jerome & Debbie Lemickson Stu & Marci Allen Scott Anderson
Brian & Suchada MacDonald Jill & Don Armstrong Diane di Furia
Mary & Ken McCluskey James T & Constance J. Aurand Kathy Dickerson
Yori & Willie Milo Larry & Sue Baldwin Nancy Gast
Michael & Lori Minard Paul and Gail Black Kathy Geddis
Gwen Courtwright & Keith Ovregaard Peggy & Doug Bourlier Allison Glendining
Connie & Terry Reckord Doug & Gail Bowser Candice Gohn
Gerald & Mary Richards Dan & Tracy Crowley David C. Gutsche
Blaine & Sue Riddle Charles & Ellen Davis Carolyn Hartness
Elizabeth & Jonathan D. Roberts Grace & Chad DeMasi Kathy Hodges
Susan Sawyer Tammy Mattson & Rob DiFilippo Darley Holmstrom
Helen Senseney Bob & Aida Edenholm Cynthia Jefferson
Jan Simonds & Larry Shannon Sean O'Leary & Kat Elias Robin King
Kirsten & John Sharp Phedra & Matthew Elliott Mary J. Maxwell
Keven & Kendra Smith Sam & Shari Evans Nancy J. Meyer
Judith Stoleson Jeremy & Suzanne Foster Brenda Morrow
David Holmquist & Margaret Towle Dayton & Kelie Griffin Mary K. Mutchler
Sarah & John Tyler Mark & Lisa Gsellman Katherine Pollock
Eve Van Kleeck Dan & Shannon Herrmann Rebecca Reath
Angie & Kurt Van Wyck Brian & Jill Higgins Madeleine Reckord
Bill & Judy Williams Debbie & Todd Hill Rebecca Slattery
Gregory & Dior Hill Sandee Smith
Sustaining Grant & Tracy Johnson Grace Springborn
Ury & Sabrina Landers Susan Tadei
Sara & Chuck Baetz
Khris & Tracy LaPlante Marlys Thomas
Bill & Norma Baker
Matthew Reese & Kelsey Laughlin M.J. Tyler
R. Scott Hughes & Mary
Evan & Lisa Lenz Dave Vannet
Benning-Hughes
Kevin & Amanda Mace George Wichmann
Chuck & Yvonne Bishop
Glenn & Dahlia Malin Laurie Wilcox
Laurine & Loren Brown
Gayle Puccinelli & William J. Maxwell Joe R. Zuech
Sarah Bryant
George & Barbara McDonald
Dennis & Marsha Clark
Florence Cardwell Edwards Lindsey & Dave Mcilvena If you have not yet done so,
Edward & Erin Moydell
G. Kip Edwards
Christy Kucinski & John Murphy renew soon!
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Minutes of the IBIC Trustees Meeting, February 8, 2018
Trustees Present: Dennis Kilpatrick, Emily Reckord Young, Juliana Pickrell, Jim Aurand, Bob Kernaghan, Paul Larson, Dionne Deschenne,
Kayleen Prichard, Madison Duckworth, Catherine Freeman
A. Treasurer- Paul reported (January) Income: $95,976 (January) Expenses: $91,666 (February) Income: $11,073 (February) Expenses:
$4,374
C. Merchandise- Income: $2,000 (not including Store totals) Expenses: $0 New designs in the works!
E. Properties- Jim reported annual furnace inspection complete, generator inspection end of February, Duncan/King access repairs and
clearing soon to be completed
F. Security- No report
G. Adult & Children Activities- We need volunteer help for our annual Easter egg hunt!
A. Grant Suggestions- Paul reported committee is hard at work gathering information and weighing options
B. Solar Panels- Kayleen reported options are being explored for installing panels on the Clubhouse
C. Old Bulletin Board- The old bulletin board is still free to a good home if anyone is interested
E. Food Drive- Bob reported our food drive yielded 280 pounds of food, valued at $580. Thank you to all who contributed! We are
planning another food drive for this summer, when ShareNet reported their reserves are the lowest
V. New Business
A. T Shirts-Website- Paul reported photos are up on the website, if you still have some you’d like to share that aren’t pictured, email Paul
B. Fuel Tank At P.O.- Jim reported action suspended for now, Board voted to table the removal project
C. April 28th Beach Cleanup- Kayleen reported beach cleanup that day, as well as a number of events such as sustainability workshops, rain
gardens, compost, etc.
D. Nominating Committee- It’s that time of year! If you’re interested in being a trustee let a Board member know
VI. Calendar-
A. Meetings for Year- SECOND THURSDAYS March 8th, April 12th, May 10th, June 8th, July12th, Annual Meeting August 19th, 2018
Indianola Beach Clean-Up is coming… Saturday, April 28th. We will meet at the head of the
Indianola Dock at 10:00am.
Low Dde is at 10:52. Last year we had enough volunteers to walk the beach from the Enschede stairs to the Indianola Beach
Preserve. We split up to cover segments of the beach with drop off points at four accesses; the Enschede stairs, the Dock, the
Western avenue boat ramp and the Indianola Beach Preserve. We will dispose of the recyclables at the Clubhouse bin and take
the garbage to the Hansville landfill. If you have a pick-up truck and can collect debris from the access points about noon, that
would be terrific. There will be no charge to the community for dumping the garbage or for supplies. The Kitsap County Public
Works Solid Waste Division is providing this support. Our tax dollars at work!
We will provide gloves, orange plasDc bags for garbage and bags for recyclables. Tires, glass, Styrofoam, neong and the variety of
colorful plasDcs will be our collectables. Please contact Pam Dassel at (360)297-2238 if you can offer a truck or if you want to
help in distribuYng supplies that morning.
Students can receive community service hours for parDcipaDng. We will have forms available.
If you are a new member, you may also pick one up!
Sadly, we made some mistakes in the directory. Please send your correcDons to kathycald@gmail.com. We
will publish a master list of the mistakes so we can all correct our own directory. Please forgive us!
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Indianola’s Community Newsletter
ADVERTISING and FLYER RATES: OFFICERS: President Dennis Kilpatrick Secretary Emily Reckord
Please email for current rates. Vice President Kathy Caldwell Treasurer Paul Larson