And It Snowed And It Snowed And It Snowed!

Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow!

The pictures don't do it justice. It truly is a winter wonderland at Shorehills.

What a beautiful place it is! And the snow is still falling! Have a warm, safe and memory filled holiday!

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Memorial Services for Fritzi Highberg Dec 10th 1:00 PM

Fritzi and John Highberg have been long members of the Shorehill Community. Fritzi was a wonderful woman. We will miss her smile and her sweet/positive spirit.

Highberg, Arlyle Jean

Arlyle Jean HIGHBERG Born on June 26th 1932 passed away on November 25th 2008 from lung cancer. She was 76 years old. The daughter of Clarence and Clara Fritz was born and raised in Wausau, Wisconsin. To her many friends she was known as simply "Fritzi". After graduation from Wausau High she went to Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she met John, her lifelong husband. They joined hands on June 14th, 1952. Fritzi worked as a laboratory/x-ray technician in Seattle, Wichita and Idaho. She later became interested in real estate and was an agent on the Eastside for over 20 years. Fritzi loved the challenge and especially each and every client. Many of whom she has remained in contact with to this date. She is preceded in death by her parents and son John Gregory Highberg. She leaves behind her husband John of 56 years, daughter Sandra Kay Sadowski and son-in-law Steven Sadowski, grandchildren Tyler, Erik, Nicole, Gregger and Kara; great grandson Jacob, sister in law Velura Highberg, nephews Roy Scott, Bruce and Gary Highberg, niece Lynne Watkins as well as kin in Wausau and a host of friends. Fritzi will be remembered for her love of family and living life. She was a loving, caring woman who loved people and was loved in return. Fritzi was an avid golfer, bridge player, loved to travel and spend time at their retreat on Hood Canal. Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue on Wednesday December 10th at 1:00 p.m. Remembrances should go to Somerset Women for Medic 1 and Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, WA.

Autumn

Hood Canal can be beautiful in autumn, during a foggy sunrise or in the sun.

The new grass is looking good too.

DOCKS COME OUT ON SUNDAY

Sunday morning, October 19th at 8:00 am, a crew will gather at the beach to bring the boat docks in for winter. If you are available please come help.

Thanks to those of you who take time out of your busy schedules to get it done!
It is appreciated.

Gayle

Fall Meeting Minutes

This is a summary of the fall 2008 community meeting. Complete minutes will be available at the spring 2009 meeting, or are available from Gayle.

Financial reports for the community and the water system were presented and approved. Gayle also reviewed the expenses for the beach restoration.

The beach restoration project is progressing. Gayle reviewed the work and expenses so far and what is anticipated to finish the project. The assessment, approved by the community, will be billed in October with the dues billing.

Docks: Peter and Brooke will investigate what is needed to repair the docks and obtain cost estimates.

The Architectural Control Committee has taken steps with Mason County to address the derelict cars.

Past-due accounts: The community voted to give the board the authority to pursue collection in a manner that is in the best interest of the community.

By-laws revision: Sue agreed to chair a committee to review the by-laws; Sandy and Greg agreed to serve on the committee. Some issues already identified are (1) paying community members for work, (2) process for assessments, (3) damage to community property, and (4) use of Web, e-mail and other electronic technology for community business. The committee will develop a list of proposals for a community vote. Anyone who has suggestions can contact Sue.

Water system: Peter, Paul and Chris cleaned the water tank. A number of repairs need to be made. Peter and Chris will evaluate which work can be done by community members and which might require a plumber. Peter suggested that the community hire Phil to remove some trees that could damage the water facilities.

Other business:

• The new chains and locks are on the boat turnaround. Existing keys will work in both locks.
• The community would like directional signs on entering and exiting the turnaround and a sign indicating private property.
• Gary proposed that we have a flag with the Shorehill logo. Sandy will investigate.
• The spring work party is Saturday, May 2, 2009.

Fall Work Party

A lot went on at the fall work party. People...

Raked

Mulched

Painted

Cleared out brush and weeds

Planted

Talked

Ate

Played

And had a good time.

Minutes from the community meeting will be posted in the near future.