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Foremast
March 2015 Newsletter
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club EST. 1965
Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and
religious celebration occurring annually on 17 March, the death date
of the most commonly-recognized patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick.
(c. AD 385-461)
Did you know that Seattle's Saint Patrick's Day Celebration is the largest and oldest in the Northwest United States and is consistently
ranked in the top ten St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the US?
Spectators from throughout the region turn out for the city's Irish shenanigans, including the annual "Laying 'O the Green" where Irish revelers mark the path of the next morning's procession with a mile-long
green stripe. The city’s week-long celebration is organized by the Irish
Heritage Club. Check out their website for Saint Patrick’s 2015 festivities. http://irishclub.org/irish-week/
Pictured on right is Saint Patrick depicted in a stained glass window at
Saint Benin’s Church, County Galway, Ireland.
Report from the GM
Rick Verbarendse [email protected], 360-898-2560
In my article last month, I touched on the
subject of AGYC’s upcoming 50th Anniversary, a very special milestone to achieve.
The following poem was written by J.R.R.
Tolkien. The Hobbit addresses the subject
of the future:
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead,
Today and tomorrow are yet to be said.
The chances, the changes are all yours to make,
The mold of your life is in your hands to break.
areas in the development along with a lease on the
golf course. At that time, AGYC had usage rights to
the docks and swimming pool located at the inn, but
those facilities were managed by the developer. During the late 90s, the original developer sold to an organization by the name of Crista Ministries. Crista’s
business plan was to sell the remaining undeveloped
lots, continue the lease of the golf course to the
Homeowners Association and transition the inn into a
Christian retreat/conference center. After a couple of
years, Crista Ministries made the determination that
its business plan was not working and decided to sell
their holdings.
The future is where we need to focus our energy, but
every once in a while it is good to revisit the past - the
AGYC held a long-term lease agreement for the golf
road that brought us to the present.
course so the only option was to sell the course to the
In 1965 the Wes and Fran Johnson incorporated their Homeowners Association. The golf course lease revision, Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Estates. The
quired AGYC to pay 50% of the green fee revenue to
plan included the development of 900 vacation/cabin Crista, approximately $100,000 per year. Crista
lots, golf course and tennis courts. Originally, the lots agreed to carry the mortgage on the golf course at a
were leasehold but converted to fee simple in the ear- price and interest rate that equated to approximately
ly 70s. The Johnson’s vision was a weekend/summer $100,000 per year. Thus the price of approximately
vacation community linked to the pre-existing Alder$1.3 million was arrived at for the golf course. Crista
brook Inn, which provided the docks, swimming pool, was able to find a buyer for the inn during this time
overnight lodging, and the restaurant.
period - North Forty Lodging.
In the early 70’s the AGYC Homeowners Association
assumed the responsibility of managing the common
The only asset remaining from the original development purchase by Crista was the undeveloped lots.
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AGYC FOREMAST
March 2015
With the Board’s apForemast Staff:
proval, Rick will be
Jeanie White, Editor
removing
the
exercise
A copy of the complete Board minutes,
Ginny Chitwood, Assistant Editor
equipment
from
the
along with all reports submitted at the
Annex. This is part of
Karl Anderson, Photographer
meeting, can be seen online and in the
the
clean-up
in
and
Mary Gin Kennedy, Special Features
Business Office.
around the Annex by
Please submit material
the House & Facilities
The Board meeting was held on Monday, February
to Jeanie White at
Committee. Volun16, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
[email protected]
teers are still needed
to help with this proThe Board, General Manager and Finance CommitSubmission DEADLINE:
ject.
tee have held several Work Sessions to discuss the
No later than the
proposed 2015-16 budget. A new lease for the driv- The Nominating Com24th of each month
mittee is still looking
ing range is being reviewed by the Board. Minor
Note: This newsletter contains material
modifications are being discussed before it is signed. for candidates for the submitted by third parties. Alderbrook Golf &
Yacht Club cannot be held responsible for
Board positions that
any illegality arising from error, omission or
Several AGYC-owned lots will be put on the market
inaccuracy in such material.
will be available in
soon. Members will have the opportunity to purchase
May.
them or receive an incentive for a referral, which rePLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE: The
sults in a sale. [See list of lots for sale on Page 14]
March meeting will be held on Monday, March 23,
The loans for the Clubhouse and Golf Course must
2015, at 6:00 PM. in the Clubhouse.
be refinanced this year. Several options are being
considered. The Board approved funds to initiate the
appraisal process of the golf course.
GM Report, Continued from Page 1
The Board will be getting an estimate on the spraying
Crista began a program of combining lots with the
for mosquitoes during the summer months.
plan of creating a premier product that could help
expedite the liquidation of their final asset in
Alderbrook. The lot combination program transformed AGYC from 900 to the current 706 resiCash Basis
dent lots of which 50% have homes on them. In
Financial Report Summary
2005, Crista was able to sell the remaining undeEnding January, 2015
veloped lots in Alderbrook to Alderbrook Properties LLC.
January 2015
Actual
Budget
AGYC Board Meeting Summary
Income
Expenses
Net Income
$158,313
$128,436
$ 29,877
$142,049
$114,713
$ 27,336
Reserve Income
Reserve Expenses
$ 12,116
$122,504
$ 12,325
$155,000
Account Balances
Contingency
Reserves
Debt Service Fund
$139,567
$ 63,168
$212,577
$ 31,977
AGYC Parcel Summary as of report date:
AGYC
29
Private (in good standing)
483
Private (delinquent)
29
Bank Owned
8
Alderbrook Properties
158
Total
707
The original vision for Alderbrook has long dissipated and the original real estate owned by one
entity now involves three: AGYC, APLLC and
Alderbrook Resort & Spa.
The challenge before us now is the development
of a new vision that inspires a strong relationship
that is beneficial to all residents and guests alike.
Alderbrook Properties would like to sell homes;
AGYC would like to see growth in membership;
and Alderbrook Resort & Spa is bringing guests
to the area who are potential customers, a winwin for all.
Helen Keller once said “The only thing worse
than being blind is having sight but no vision.
These are my thoughts; I look forward to hearing
yours.
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AGYC FOREMAST
March 2015
Persons of Interest - John & Delores Barrett
By Mary Gin Kennedy
Note: As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2015,
the Foremast will feature profiles of early AGYC members
or members whose AGYC family connections reach back
before 1980.
Alderbrook residents were saddened by the news that
John Barrett passed away on February 14, 2015, at Alpine
Way in Shelton. A Celebration of Life is being planned for
May. A true gentleman, John was liked and respected by
all who knew him, and he had many friends and golfing
buddies at Alderbrook. He is survived by his wife Delores,
two daughters and five grandchildren.
Born in 1933, John grew up in Seattle and graduated from
Queen Anne High School in 1951. He attended the University of Washington where he enrolled in ROTC, joined
the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and graduated with a degree in business in 1955. He remained a proud Husky for
the rest of his life. John met Delores the first week of their
freshman year, and, although they dated other people in
college, they married after graduation in 1955 and were
happily married for 60 years.
Eugene for 12 years as
head of Lumber Sales
Central. In 1987, Georgia-Pacific acquired U.S.
Plywood so they moved
to Atlanta for six years
until John’s retirement in
1993.
John and Delores knew
about Alderbrook because they visited John’s
father Harold and his wife “Jimmie,” who had a home on
Jack Pine Lane from the mid-70s to the mid-90s. Harold
and Jimmie were friends of David and Sarah Bloom, and
John and Delores stayed in the basement of the Blooms’
home (now The Annex) on one of their visits. When Harold
first lived at Alderbrook, dues were $15 to $18 per month.
After John retired, he and Delores built homes in Borrego
Springs, California, where they spent the winter and where
John was President of De Anza Country Club, and on the
fourth fairway at Alderbrook. They moved here full-time in
Immediately following their wedding, First Lieutenant Bar2012. John always said Alderbrook was "the best place we
rett and Delores were posted for two years in Mannheim,
have ever lived." John and Delores traveled extensively in
West Germany, where there was a large U.S. Army garritheir retirement years, with trips to Europe, Asia and the
son. They traveled throughout Europe on a budget of $25/ Middle East, but their favorite destination was Africa. They
day for lodging, meals and sightseeing. John, Delores and took four trips there, and Delores especially remembers a
their friends enjoyed sitting by the Rhine River, and Deday-long hike to see the mountain gorillas in Uganda.
lores took German lessons. During their tour, there were
several major international incidents – the Hungarian Rev- John was an avid golfer and was involved in everything
olution and the Suez Crisis in 1956 – that heightened ten- that had to do with AGYC golf, including being the head of
sions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Interesting- Skippers & Mates for two years. He had two holes-in-one
45 years apart and always wished for more. He was also
ly, the Germans told them they fought the Russians, not
the Americans. Delores remembers that most of the WWII on the Board of Directors from 2007 to 2010 and headed
the search committee which hired Rick Verbarendse in
damage to Mannheim had been repaired.
2007.
After two years in West Germany, John and Delores reDelores graduated from Ballard High School and majored
turned to Seattle where their first daughter Susan was
born. John joined the United States Plywood Corporation in psychology at UW. She is a talented artist, but she had
in lumber sales and began a distinguished 37-year career no idea she could paint until she started to take lessons in
Toledo. She won the People’s Choice Award in Pittsburgh
with the company. They were transferred every two to
three years, first calling Eugene home where their second for her impressionistic oil painting of two girls. In Old
Greenwich, she was active in the art guild. Delores has
daughter Sharon was born. A corporate transfer to San
Francisco was followed by a move to Toledo, Ohio, where exhibited her paintings in Atlanta, Eugene and locally and
also has taught oil painting. Although she hasn’t painted
John was the youngest manager in the company and
for two years, she plans to start painting again in her home
where he joined his first golf club.
studio. Exercise is a big part of Delores’ life. She has
In Pittsburgh, John settled a major union walkout over the been active in the Ladies Club “since day one,” loves to
issue of having two men on a forklift. John’s next transfer play golf and now plays with the “nine holers.” She also
was to New York City as a corporate Vice President where attends exercise class at the Clubhouse three days a
he commuted to the office from Old Greenwich, Connecti- week, walks a “fast hour” every day and takes a second,
cut, a charming neighborhood which turned out to be their slower walk accompanied by her 12 year-old Welsh terrier
favorite place to live over the years. Next it was back to
Morgan.
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AGYC FOREMAST
March 2015
Men’s Club News By Gary Gozart
Here it is March already and soon the
snowbirds will be coming back to roost,
and we will be at full strength again to
enjoy the 2015 golf season.
Men’s Club officially begins April 1 planned at Eagle’s
Pride Golf Course at Joint Base Lewis-McCord due to
planned greens plugging that week. Our first meeting
will be April 8. An exciting lineup of home and home
competition is being planned and you will want to be
part of it so be sure to attend the first meeting to hear
the details.
A reminder to all that MC fees remain the same as
2014 at $53.00. GHIN only is $37.00 and membership only is $22.00. Please get this taken care of
ASAP, if you haven’t already done so. Posting begins on March 1.
The course is in excellent condition due to our mild
winter. For the information of our snowbirds, the
maintenance crew has been mowing fairways regularly this winter. Informal Men’s Club play has been
ongoing all winter and someone is winning a lot of
cash. Others have been nice enough to contribute,
but everyone is having a good time.
Five years ago in
January, Tom Anderson and Mike Logan had holes in one
on number twelve.
Who will be saying
the same five years
from now? Remember, the more you
play, the better your
odds of holing out.
My old eyes aren’t
what they used to be
- Did you see where
my ball went?
Yep but I can’t
remember!
Wherever you are this month, get out and play golf.
It IS the greatest game.
Ladies Club News By Ginny Chitwood
Golf Season. The official golf season is just around
the corner. The first Ladies Club competition is on
Thursday, April 2nd, and the first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, after golf. In order to give
Mother Nature more time to warm up the course
and the snowbirds more time to "fly" north, the official Opening Day festivities are on Tuesday, May 5.
Other Calendar Highlights:
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Rhododendron Tournament - May 26 & 28
Captain's Cup start - June 4
Flag Day - June 11
First Mates - July 9 (Alderbrook Golden Classic)
9 Hole - Tri-Mixer @Lake Limerick - July 17
Ladies Memorial/Frank Rodia - July 28 & 30
Club Championship - August 18 & 20
Field Day - September 3
Men v. Women/Reach to Give - September 17
Monthly Medalist Playoff - September 29
Awards Day - October 1
Turkey Shoot - October 6
The complete calendar is
posted on the Ladies Club bulletin board and also online in
the Ladies Club section of the
AGYC website.
These fun events don't happen all by themselves. Be
sure to sign up for a committee or two. This list is also
posted on the bulletin board.
First Mates 2015 Raffle Basket
Contest. Please put your creative talents to work, either
individually or with a partner.
Create a fabulous Raffle Basket and win a prize! We are
anticipating 20-30 baskets to
compete in this contest,
which will be voted on at the
June Ladies Club Meeting.
Ladies Bridge Results
January 28
1st Billie Hendrickson
2nd Nell Martin
3rd Ginny Chitwood
February 4
1st Ann Kelley
2nd Joan Russell
3rd Billie Hendrickson
February 11
1st Nell Martin
2nd Evelyn Flickinger
3rd Ann Kelley
February 18
1st Evelyn Flickinger
2nd Ginny Chitwood
3rd Jeanie White
February 25
1st Nell Martin
2nd Billie Hendrickson
3rd Evelyn Flickinger
SLAMS
Kelley / Young
Mallory / Hendrickson
Chitwood / White
Continued on page 5
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AGYC FOREMAST
Ladies Club News
March 2015
Continued from Page 4
Please let Sally Steffan know if you will be participating in this fun event.
(898-5252 or [email protected]).
Dues. If you haven't paid your dues yet, now is the time. It's $29 for golfers who carry their GHIN number elsewhere, $60 for the rest of the golfers; $27 for social members. Make your check out to "Alderbrook Ladies
Club" and mail it to PO Box 53, Union, WA 98592 or take it to the Pro Shop
in an envelope marked "Ladies Club dues".
Snow Queen. You have one more month to get your scores in. This winter
tournament runs thru the end of March, even though we start posting on
March 15.
Cards & Games. Hand & Foot is at 10 am on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Mahjongg - 2 pm on Tuesdays, and Mexican Train Dominoes - 2 pm on Fridays.
All are in the Clubhouse - just show up if you're interested. Bridge is on
Wednesdays at 10 am in the Annex.
Note: Anyone who has played bridge, or wants to learn the game, we
welcome you to join us on Wednesdays. We will be glad to offer pointers
and set up a table for easy learning. It’s a lot of fun and we’re more
“social” than serious. Contact Billie Hendrickson at (898-3633) if you'd
like to join us.
New way to be “eclectic” this year
By Shirley Swenson
Being eclectic is not new. But, this year, we’ll be
doing things a little bit different. Last season the
Ladies Club approved the new method, which
will make things much easier for all, especially
your eccie chairman (me). Here’s how it’s going
to work.
Eccie is basically keeping track of your scores for
the entire season, and reporting the lowest score
PER HOLE for the season. That lowest perhole score for all holes, less your handicap is
then subtracted to give you a net eccie score.
The net eccie scores are divided into divisions
based on handicap and tee. The lowest net
scores pay out prize money – yes, real money.
Green tees and the 18 hole competition will still
play to a maximum handicap of 43. Gold tees
will use half of the full handicap for that tee.
According to legend Saint
Patrick used the
three-leaved
shamrock to
explain the Holy
Trinity to Irish pagans.
This year, the season
will not be split into first
and second halves; the
whole season will be
used to arrive at a single net eccie score.
The scores from the
green tees will be used for 18-hole play, and the
gold tees for 9-hole play. All players will be eligible for either the 18-hole or 9-hole competition.
The scores used are from designated Ladies
Club competitions only.
Pars will still be tracked for players with a 35 or
greater handicap. Birdies (or better) are tracked
for any handicap or tee.
All players will be included in the competition this
year. There is a $2 fee to participate, which was
included with the amount of your dues. Hopefully, this will make it fun and easier for all.
Thanks – I hope you have a GREAT season!
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AGYC FOREMAST
March 2015
Message to AGYC Members paying the Clubhouse Assessment
The AGYC Board is working diligently to refinance our two homeowner association
loans - golf course and clubhouse. These
obligations are due in May 2015.
When the Clubhouse was built, the members
agreed to a $2,000 assessment on all AGYC
parcels. Some members were able to pay in
full, and other members were given the opportunity to pay the assessment over time, at the
rate of $15 per month. Since the loan in 2008,
members paying the clubhouse assessment
over time have paid a total of $1,260; of this
amount, $820 is interest on the loan.
At this time of refinancing the loans, members
paying the clubhouse assessment over time are
being given the opportunity to help the Associa-
tion pay down the loan, reduce our HOA debt,
and payoff their clubhouse assessment (thus
eliminating their $15 per month obligation). The
Board authorized payment of the clubhouse assessment by either credit card (total charge will
be $1,608, which includes a 3% credit card fee)
or by check (payoff is $1,561.69).
If you are interested in
helping the Association
reduce debt and take advantage of this opportunity,
payment must be made
no later than April 30,
2015.
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at 360-898-2560 x2.
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AGYC FOREMAST
Blasts from the Past
March 2015
By Mary Gin Kennedy
Note: As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2015, the Foremast will feature some random
“Blasts from the Past,” primarily drawn from back issues of the newsletter, to remind us of what has
happened at AGYC during the last half century. This month focuses on March happenings.
 The first AGYC newsletter was published on
March 25, 1970, by volunteer “reporters”
Frances Johnson, Bud Brown and Martha
Reames. The newsletter summarized the
March 1970 Board of Trustees meeting and
listed the residents whose homes had been
completed or were under construction. A contest was held to name the newsletter, and the
first issue of the Foremast appeared in May
1970.
 In March 1975, the Sheriff of Mason County
agreed to have his deputies patrol AGYC,
especially late at night.
 The March 1997 issue of Sunset magazine included an article promoting Alderbrook and
Hood Canal.
 More than 100 AGYC members attended the
first official activity (dinner and report to the
membership) at the new Clubhouse on March
18, 2009.
 AGYC decided to hire staff to operate the kitchen/snack bar in the old Clubhouse in March
2005 when plans to hire a contractor did not
work out; AGYC received a permanent beer
and wine license during the summer.
 More and more AGYC members had acquired
“powered” golf carts by March 1974, and that
month’s Foremast included a number of tips on
proper use and maintenance, including: “Keep
your head up when operating your cart and
down when swinging.”
 Uncontrolled pets have been a common complaint over the years. The Board voted on
March 16, 1979, to request one AGYC family to
remove their pet dog from the premises under
the provisions of Paragraph 20 of the Covenants. This action was taken after many complaints that the dog threatened or attacked people off of the owners’ property.
 An AGYC building permit was granted in March
1972 for the round house on Vine Maple Lane.
Many members braved the weather to attend the
March 10, 1974, official Grand Opening of the driving range on land provided by Dave Smith and his
wife Carol, and Marilyn Gamble. (Dave and Marilyn are members of the Nordstrom family.) On this
auspicious occasion, Dave Smith cut the ribbon and
hit a remarkable first ball off the tee. Pictured (left
to right) are AGYC President Virgin Morgan, AGYC
Pro Ron Stull, and Dave Smith.
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AGYC FOREMAST
TIPS FOR EMAIL SAFETY
March 2015

Use anti-virus software. It is highly recommended
that you install and maintain good, well-respected
anti-virus software to prevent infection.
 Change your password frequently and don't
A common scam involves emails that
share it. It's recommended to change passwords
appear to be from someone you
at least every 60 days, particularly if you view your
know. When you open them, howevemail on a public computer. Use a mix of letters
er, they typically contain only a link
and numbers, as those passwords are harder to
to a web site or the link and a short
break. (See January’s article on creating good passmessage, such as: “Thought you might be interested
words.)
in this,” tempting you to click on the link. Don’t do it!  Unsolicited bulk mail messages can fill your mailIt’s a scam email. Delete it immediately.
box and become extremely frustrating. To avoid
this:
Other common email scams:
 Don't give your email address to sites you don't
 Don't open emails or attachments from someone
trust.
you don't know or trust. If it seems fishy, it proba Don't post your email address to public places,
bly is. Delete the email.
online like message boards, comment boards,
 Avoid sending sensitive information over email.
or even your personal website.
When you send a message, you no longer have con Keep your personal email address private extrol over what is done with it. Common scams emcept from people you really want to hear from.
ploy email messages and even websites that look
(You can set up a second email account for regofficial, but are, in fact, attempts to steal your idenistering on public Web sites.)
tity. This is commonly known as phishing. Sensitive
 Use an alternate email address when buying a
information, such as passwords, bank account numproduct from a site for the first time or signing
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up for a new service. You can create up to five
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 Never reply to or click on links inside spam emails.
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AGYC FOREMAST
March 2015
The Ad Hoc Committee, which is planning events and
activities for AGYC’s 50th Anniversary, met on February 16. We are working on several projects: a slide
. . . Save these dates*
show to be shown at the Annual Meeting on May 17,
a permanent exhibit for the Clubhouse of old photos
 May 17 – Annual Meeting at 1:00 pm and memorabilia depicting AGYC’s history, and a time
capsule to be buried at the 50th Anniversary birthday
th
 June 28 – 50 Anniversary Golf Tourparty on July 26. We hope to schedule additional
nament. The tournament will be folevents with 50th Anniversary themes.
lowed by a cocktail party for all AGYC
The Marketing Committee has also created a new
members at 4:00 pm.
motto – 50th Anniversary: A Fresh Look at Alderbrook.
 July 9 – First Mates – Alderbrook Golden
Classic Golf Tournament. See more inforThe next meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee is March
mation in the Ladies Club article, Page 4.
16 at 2:00 pm in the Clubhouse. All are welcome to
come, share ideas, and get involved.
th
 July 26 - 50 Anniversary Birthday Party from
We are seeking old photos and memorabilia to be
4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Clubhouse.
used in the slide show, permanent exhibit, and time
__________________
capsule. Please contact Mary Gin Kennedy if you
* Dates and events will be updated monthly in have items to contribute, or loan, or for further information, at 206-853-1649.
the Foremast.
50 Anniversary Plans
th
Lady Putters Club
March is time for a
Saint Patrick’s Day
Celebration.
Gentlemen, if you celebrate, you could get your
lady something “white” to wear rather than
green. Then she’d be ready to join the Lady
Putters Club. It is a good time for the ladies to
get to know their neighbors and have fun together. And, you don’t have to be a golfer to
join.
Any questions, you can call:
Paula Gallagher - 898-7273
Peggy Willis - 898-8486
Pat Stobie - 898-1992
And watch for more information in the April
Foremast.
Hope to see you in April.
Fran Hammack, Leader
Activities Committee
By Dianne Brown, Chair
Everyone had a great time at the Valentine’s Day
dinner/dance party. The love & romance trivia
and raffles were a big hit.
Looking forward to March and April.
Save the date” for a St. Paddy’s Day
celebration on Tuesday, March 17, for
a dinner special of corned beef and
cabbage, raffles, and a Luigi’s
fundraiser. Our own Norm Hammer will
be the “Master of Ceremonies” for Luigi’s
Bingo. Proceeds will go to the House &
Facilities Committee to help fund some of
the improvements needed in our community.
In April, we celebrate Easter. Joni is
planning a Brunch and an Easter Egg
Hunt, and maybe some golf? Stay
tuned and “Save the Date” for Easter
Sunday, April 5.
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Flora and Fauna of Alderbrook: Lichens
by Mary Gin Kennedy
You wouldn’t know it by looking at them, but there’s a
lot to learn about lichens. They are neither flora nor
fauna but have been described as a “composite of a
fungus and an organism capable of producing food by
photosynthesis.” Another description says that they
are “little communities consisting of green algae living
inside a fungus.” You may remember this rhyme from
one of your science classes – “Freddy Fungus and
Alice Algae took a Lichen to each other.”
Lichens play important ecological roles. They are
very sensitive to environmental factors, such as air
pollution, temperature and water availability, and
some species are being measured by scientists to
monitor environmental changes. If lichens are growing on your property, it is a sign of good air quality.
Shifts in the distribution or abundance of lichen communities have already been reported in Europe and
attributed to pollution or climate change.
Worldwide, there are an estimated 20,000 lichen species or varieties; the University of Washington estimates that over 900 species of lichens are found in
Washington state. Despite the fact that they are
found on every continent, whether it is hot, cold, dry
or wet, lichens are among the least well-known life
forms.
Lichens are a pioneer species and contribute to the
nitrogen cycle by “fixing,” or converting, relatively inert
atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium, which frees up
the nitrogen atoms to form new compounds. Lichens
re-establish life on rock and barren disturbed sites,
and, as they colonize these areas, they break down
the earth’s surface, which ultimately leads to soil formation. Lichens enhance habitat in other ways, such
as providing for food or shelter for many animals.
Witch’s Hair
Methuselah’s Beard
Lichens are divided into three basic growth forms:
crust-like (crustose), leaf-like (filiose) and shrubby
(fruiticose). Lichens come in an array of colors from
the familiar bright green, green-gray and brown to
red, orange and yellow, and they change to muted
green, gray or brown when dry. The weather in
Western Washington is ideal for lichens to flourish,
and several species of lichens are abundant at Alderbrook. The most familiar are witch’s hair (Alectoria
sarmentosa), Methuselah’s beard (Usnea longissima)
or similar beard lichens (Usnea), which are the shrubby lichens frequently seen hanging from Douglas fir
trees or blown to the ground by severe winds. Leaflike lichens tend to grow on tree bark or branches,
and crust-like lichens cover many rocks or undisturbed ground.
Until recently, oakmoss lichen (Evernia prunastri )
was widely used in the perfume industry to give elite
scents their distinctive smells and prolong the scent
of mossy, woodsy or leathery fragrances, but the
European Union severely restricted the use of oakmoss beginning in 2015 because of skin allergy concerns. Miss Dior, Chanel #5,
Joy, Brut Identity, Chaps 2007
and Versace Pour Homme all
contain oakmoss lichen and are
reportedly undergoing chemical
re-formulation to meet the new
Oakmoss Lichen
EU standards.
Lichen dyes were important in the 19th century but
are no longer used commercially. The ancient
Greeks and Romans used lichens (Roccella and
Ochrolechia) as natural purple or red dyes. Brown
dye from Parmelia omphalodes is still used to produce some hand-woven Harris tweeds in the Outer
Hebrides Islands. A mildly toxic yellow dye is made
from wolf lichen (Letharia vulpina). It grows at higher
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House and Facilities Committee
put on your grubs and join us. It’ll be busy, it’ll be fun,
and you won’t want to miss it. There may be refreshIt’s been decided to schedule two separate work par- ments for our workers. So if you plan on giving some
ties at the Annex. What are we going to do? Well,
of your time or talent, please email me at lnsfergufor the first time in who knows how long, we get the [email protected] so I can get a head count.
chance to really spruce up the Annex. WE’LL BE
Watch for an E-News blast for times and dates, or
CLEANING UP AND CLEARING OUT – the dirt, the
contact me for more information. 898-6565
trash, and everything that
doesn’t really belong in the Keeping the merriment momentum going; mark your
Annex going forward. Some calendars for May 17, (right after the annual
of it will go to Goodwill, or meeting) for a nine hole golf tournament with prizes
Treasures, and some will
and dinner. This begins our fund raising season for
just go! Can you imagine
giving back to the community. All our fund raising
how much fun we can have events (there will be more and we encourage others)
with like-minded communi- will raise monies for either repairing or enhancing the
ty volunteers pulling together. If you spot anything
Annex and/or the Wickiup. By year’s end, we hope
you would want for yourself, or your family, just let
to look with pride on the improvement in both of
Rick know your preferences before we begin. Then
these areas. A win-win for all of us!
Sharon Ferguson, Chair
Lichens, Continued from Page 10
and drier elevations on Douglas fir and pine tree
stands in the U.S. and was used to make poisonous
arrowheads or to poison wolves for hundreds of
years. The Egyptians used lichens for embalming
during the 18th Dynasty (the King Tut era) to delay the
decomposition of mummies. The pH indicator, litmus,
a mixture of different dyes extracted from lichens, has
been in use since about 1300 AD.
Lichens should not be confused with lichen planus,
a common disease of the skin or mucus membranes
that resembles lichens but is not caused by them.
In fact, lichens normally do not harm trees or plants
although certain species like wolf lichen are toxic to
humans and animals.
Sources: Wikipedia; Ohio State University, Bulletin
of Extension Research, Special Circular 195-029, “10
Things You Should Know About Lichens;” U.S. Forest
Service, “Lichen Indicator and Climate Change”
2009); Natural Perspective, “The Fungus Kingdom:
Lichens” (1997); Oakmoss in Fragrances,
www.fragrantica (2012).
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Cameo Boutique &
Wine Shop
Stop by and check out our
30% off select wines and our
close-out select merchandise.
We have some great buys!
Restaurant & Lounge
Joni Barnett, Manager
March Hours:
Sunday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Mon - Thurs 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri - Sat
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
(We will extend hours when needed)
Breakfast is served everyday during business hours .
~ New Menu will be available March 20 ~
Taco Night: All Day “Tuesdays” $1.25
with $5.00 margaritas (Pounder size)
(We are keeping the UPS “guy” busy
delivering new 2015 merchandise)
We would love to see you!
Pam & Gary Hanson, Owners
Live Music: March 14 with “Crush” 8:00 -10:30
Saint Patrick’s Party: March 17
Nomination Committee
(corned beef & cabbage for $10.99)
Green Beer, Appletini’s Drink Specials
Karaoke: March 20, 7:00-10:00
***Clubhouse Closed @ 4:00 - March 21***
Exceptional
Interior and Exterior Painting
(window, gutter & roof cleaning too!)
Call Mike 360.359.6103
Tuesday, March 3, is the last day the committee is accepting nominations for the
Board. If you are interested in running,
please contact one the following committee
members by email:
Craig or Alice Chapman - [email protected]
Jeff Wright - [email protected]
Dee Dee Hammer - [email protected]
Elaine Puetz - [email protected]
Business License # FLYINCP885JE
[email protected]
www.flyingcolorsshelton.com
The Hood Canal Lions
The Hood Canal Lions
Invites you to join our next meeting
for a complimentary Dinner & Presentation
Topic:
We are all in this Together
Speaker: Sheriff Casey Salsbury
Mason County Sheriff’s Office
Date:
Time:
Thursday, March 19
6:30 - Dinner
(presentation follows)
Location: Union Fire Hall
RSVP
Lion Jan Weatherly
898-0060
jan.weatherly @aol.com
Congratulations to
Lion Justin Gravatt
Top Community Fundraiser
for the Mason County
Polar Bear Plunge!
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In turn, we ask that you support them. Thank you.
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AGYC Sales in February*
New Members
Andres Acoba, Jr., & Patricia Acoba
PO Box 87
691 E Country Club Dr E
Union WA 98592
Steven & Catherine Stimson
7612 176th St SE
Snohomish WA 98296
Donald Witek & Elizabeth Rice
425 Park Place
Everett WA 98203
Home Sales
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Land Sale
- Div. #10, Lot # 23
Div.
Div.
Div.
Div.
#12, Lot #13
#5, Lot #5
#11, Lot # 10
#11, Lot # 16
*As a new feature, the Foremast will be listing
AGYC property sales each month. You may call
the Business Office for additional information.
NOTE: See following page for flyer on current
AGYC properties for sale.
Sixth Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Roster Changes/Corrections
Dolores Butler
(Corrected Email Address)
[email protected]
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Approximately 30 people jumped into the 48degree waters of Hood Canal on February 7
raising more than $5,000 for local emergency
services. The event is organized by the Hood
Canal Lions Club.
Our own Justin Gravatt
and his Alderbrook cohorts (pictured on right)
raised $415 - the most
of any of the other community member.
Pictured (L-R) are Luke
Barnett (Joni’s son),
Josh Richardson, Joni
Barnett, and Justin Gravatt.
We are seeking volunteers to
assist with welcoming new
members to AGYC. If you are
interested in helping, please
contact Mary Gin Kennedy at
[email protected].
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Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club
Ranked #4 Golf Course in Washington 2015
Live Where You Play!
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Golf Course has parcels on inventory for sale, with
prices starting at $20,000 for a non-golf course lot and $30,000 for a golf course lot.
2015-16 Homeowners Association dues are approximately $245/month, which covers O&M, golf privileges for two, eligibility for Men’s, Ladies, and Yacht clubs, and
the use of common facilities.

On Fairway #5, East Vine Maple Lane
For more information:
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On Fairway #15, East Susan Lane
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club
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Off the course on East Susan Court
Business Office: 1-360-898-2560, x2
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Off the course on East Hemlock Court
Email: [email protected]
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Off the course on East Vine Maple Lane
Website: www.AlderbrookGolf.com
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Alderbrook South 2015 Golf Tournament Report
On January 24, 2015, the Twelfth Alderbrook South
Golf Tournament at Lake Tamarisk Golf Course in Desert Center, California had a ‘rocky’ start. Three couples traveling to the California desert from Arizona on
the I-10 freeway were held up by a significant accident, which closed the highway for hours. And the
Ambauens thought the tournament was the next
week. A lot of scrambling took place at the Silvey
household trying to fill spots, etc. As it came about,
the freeway opened, and the Conners, Hammacks,
and Goods made it here just ½ hour late and the Ambauens got going and made it about the same time
from their home in Indio. So we started about a halfhour late. Wasn’t a problem after all.
Saturday turned out to be sunny and beautiful, but
windy. The 40 golfers began the day with a continental breakfast served outside on the lawn. A sack
lunch featuring Jackie’s famous chicken wraps was
provided as the pairings found the way to their assigned golf carts and the start of the tournament at
11:30 A.M.
The finish was about 3:00 PM, and the players congregated back at the Silvey home for popcorn, wine,
beer, and pop. Dinner was a picnic-style buffet of
pulled pork, pickled onions, tortillas, coleslaw, lime &
cilantro rice, black beans, fresh papaya & pineapple
chunks and the most anticipated brownies.
The cooking, serving, and cleaning were handily managed by the Silvey daughters. Jackie heads up the
crew and helpers are Michelle, Cathy and husband
Dick Wood. Laura and oldest grandson, Jorden,
played and won in the competition. Competition was
a modified Chapman; men played with the men, and
women played with the women. Teams were
matched into two competitive flights. We had a fun
chip-off over the lake 109 yards for men and 90 yards
for women.
First Flight Winners were:
1st Place: Jerry Hammack/Duane Oyler and Fran
Hammack/Nancy Olyer with a low net of 64.
2nd Place: Marshall Johnson/Gordon Keller and Jolene Johnson/Marilyn Keller with a low net of 65.
Other teams in the first flight:
Wally Good/Dave Hamlin and Marie Good/Barb
Hamlin - 66
Karl Anderson/Gary Warner and Debra Anderson/
Kendra Warner - 67
Red Ralls/Bob Brown and Myrnie Bergeson/Dianne
Brown - 69
Second Flight Winners were:
1st Place: Jim Conner/Jorden Mayes and Lynn Conner/
Laura Mayes with a low net of 59.
2nd Place:Mike Silvey/Frank Mach and Sue Fleming/
Phyllis Mach with a low net of 66.
Other teams in the second flight:
Hal Ambauen/Barry Reid and Patti Aikin/Brenda Reid
– 66 (Lost on the chip-off.)
Ed Vogt/Ivan Budd and Dee Bishop/Diane Budd - 69
Bud Oberg/Fred Seminara and Peg Oberg/Ginny
Seminara - 70
New to the lineup this year were grandson Jorden
Mayes, Ed Vogt, Karl and Debra Anderson, and Fred
and Ginny Seminara.
1st flight, 2nd place (left to right) Mike Silvey, Marshall
Johnson, Jolene Johnson, Marilyn Keller & Gordon Keller
1st flight, 1st place Nancy Oyler, Fran Hammack, Duane Oyler,
Mike Silvey, Jerry Hammack, and Barry Reid (holding board)
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex
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Environment
Committee
10am Clubhouse
Mahjongg
2pm Clubhouse
Marketing
Committee
3pm Clubhouse
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
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Men’s Poker
7pm Annex
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Daylight Savings
Time Begins
Spring Forward
Coffee with the GM
9am Clubhouse
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex
Live Music
Clubhouse
with “Crush”
8:00-10:30
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Mahjongg
2pm Clubhouse
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
B&A Committee
3pm 2nd Tee
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Communication
Committee
3pm Clubhouse
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Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse
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House/Facilities
Committee
3pm Clubhouse
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Men’s Poker
7pm Annex
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex
Clubhouse
Closed
4:00 PM
(for Birthday Party)
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
Mahjongg
2pm Clubhouse
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse
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50th Anniv. Mtg
2pm Clubhouse
Green Committee
3pm Clubhouse
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Activity Com
3pm Clubhouse
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Karaoke
7-10pm
Clubhouse
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Men’s Poker
7pm Annex
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St. Paddy’s Day
Celebration
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
Mahjongg
2pm Clubhouse
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse
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Board Meeting
6pm Clubhouse
Men’s Poker
7pm Annex
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9:30am Annex
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
Mahjongg
2pm Clubhouse
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Men’s Poker
7pm Annex
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Kirk Endicott
& Friends
Fundraiser for Union
Community Church
for families in need
7-10 pm
(Watch for more info)
MARCH
Restaurant Hours
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon - Thurs
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri & Sat
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
(Breakfast served every day during business hours)