Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Minutes Summary — May 2, 2009

This is a summary of the minutes from the May 2, 2009, community meeting. Complete minutes will be presented at the next meeting, in September.

Financial Report: The majority of the community promptly paid assessments for repairs and improvements to the beach following the December 2007 flood. The loan from the water fund was repaid.

Roads Report: Discussion continued on what to do with the roads. After much discussion it was acknowledged that we actually have two major cost projects we need to deal with, roads and docks.

The community voted to direct the board to create a five-year plan to build a fund to address infrastructure needs.

Water Report: One of the tanks has had a slow leak for some time but it seems that it has not changed. Northwest Water has made some improvements to wiring and the chlorinator. In September we should work on controlling the water coming down the hill so it doesn’t wash away more soil.

Other Business:
  • The bylaws revision report was postponed until September.
  • The proposed community flag would have cost several hundred dollars so the project was dropped.
  • The cables for the driveway to the docks were cut. Some houses down the beach were broken into. Community members asked for an e-mail report on vandalism so they can check their properties. Community members were asked to be vigilant. · Darlene will pursue the channels to remove junk cars parked on one of the properties.
  • Brooke will bring a bid on the docks to the September meeting.
  • The board will meet sometime in the next 30 days.
  • Elections: Darlene was elected as secretary; Karen was elected as treasurer; and Bill, Dennis B. and Corrine were elected as trustees.
The next work day and community meeting are scheduled for September 12.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Spring Work Party

A soggy but enthusiastic work party accomplished a lot during the spring clean-up weekend.
  • Docks are in.
  • Pete cleaned the water tank and repaired a crack.
  • A large contingent planted the area by the boat launch.
  • An even larger contingent pulled clover and other weeds from the lawn (feel free to pull weeds whenever you are on the beach).
  • Dennis and Dennis worked on the irrigation and electrical systems, respectively.
  • Several people spread bark on the newly planted areas and around existing plantings.
  • The restrooms were beautifully cleaned.
  • Brooke and Grant put together the outdoor shower.
  • Brush was cleared along the roads, under the mailboxes and throughout the entry area.
Additionally, everyone enjoyed a potluck dinner and participated in the community meeting.




Friday, May 1, 2009

Work Party Tomorrow - MAY 2nd

Don't forget the work party and community meeting tomorrow, May 2nd, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 am at the beach. Community meeting and potluck will begin at 4:30 pm at the beach.

PRAY FOR SUNSHINE!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

WORK PARTY NEXT SATURDAY MAY 2ND!

Saturday, May 2nd will be our Spring work party and community meeting. The work party sign in will begin at 8:30 am at the beach and the community meeting and potluck will begin at 4:00 pm at the beach.

Please plan to come and be part of the collaborative efforts that keep our water system functioning properly, our roads and beach well maintained and special projects that continue to improve community assets.

Saturday is also opening day of shrimping season so we will need all the help we can get!

If you happen to be here on Friday, the plan is to put the docks in on Friday. If you will be available to help please give Ron or Tom a call and let them know.

It will be great to see everyone and work together to clean up the residuals of winter! Please plan to come!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

MARCH ON THE CANAL!

What an amazing March at the Canal. We've been enticed by sunshine and hints of Spring. A few flowers are starting to check out the climate. And, last weekend another snow storm complete with cold, cold nights and days reminding us of the winter we've had which closely mirrored our economical turns and twists. Our stimulus: SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!

Spring Work Party will be May 2nd
Beginning at 8:30 am at the beach
Community Meeting and Potluck begin at 4:00 pm
Location to be determined, based on weather.
More to come as to projects. For now please save the date on your calendar. It would be great to see everyone as we wake up the community and greet the spring sunshine.

In the interim, just a few pictures of this past week on the canal:

SIGNS OF SPRING

SNOW IN THE MIDDLE OF MARCH

AND OUR POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF A RAINBOW!


WELCOME TO THE LUNGOS AND BENDICKSONS!
OUR LATEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS


KEEP PRAYIN FOR THE TULIPS!

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN MAY!




Thursday, February 5, 2009

A Fine, Foggy Morning at Shorehill

Thanks to Sandy for these great photos of Hood Canal in the fog.




Thursday, January 8, 2009

Weather Update

A report from a Shorehill resident as of the evening of January 7: All of the usual flooding suspects were within their banks. Although it was raining pretty good, things seemed to be holding up well. This area can stand quite a lot of rain, and, after last year's events, Mason County has upgraded culvert sizes and cleaned out clogged areas. It also appears that the county is being cautious during the current storm by surveying and cleaning where necessary.

One question is whether the section of North Shore Road at about milepost 11 closed by last year's deluge will hold up. The bank is precariously unstable.