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AUGUST
2017

IBIC OFFICERS AND President Kathy Caldwell, Secretary Emily Reckord, Treasurer Paul Larson. Trustees:, Catherine Kolb Freeman, Craig Jacobrown,
TRUSTEES 2016-2017 Robert Jones, Bridget Young, Jim Aurand, Juliana Pickrell, Madison Duckworth, Bob Kernaghan

New Expanded Stage Remodel, Sound System Completed

Sometimes good ideas take a little time to develop. digital projector presentation. 3) A high quality system
And, thats how it was for the latest improvements to for music performance optimized for both the
the IBIC Clubhouse. audience and and the
performers. 4) And, since we now
Long-time, part-time Indianola
have Movie Nights a full-on, 5-
resident, Greg Mackie has long
channel surround sound system.
wanted to see the Clubhouse
Besides the audio improvements,
sound system improved. The old
to make all this work, the tiny
system wasnt very good, was
Indianola stage also needed to
difficult to operate for the
be bowed out 48 to allow room
untrained and in poor condition
for the added speakers and to
due to many years of abuse.
give performers who were
Above: straight old stage, with added curve. previously crammed onto the tiny
When new problems surfaced in
Below: New stage surface completed.
early Spring, it became clear that stage some additional room.
it was time for a change. The old
The Project
system had to go. After years of
Greg went all the way. The
talking about whats needed
Clubhouse now has one of finest
between us, Greg and I started
sound systems of any venue in
exchanging ideas on what an
all of Puget Sound. The cost of
ideal system might look like.
the system and its design was
First, some background: For generously donated by Greg
Greg, designing sound systems Mackie. The cost of the materials
isnt something new. The name, for the stage expansion was
Mackie is one of the most known names in funded by the IBIC. The actual construction,
professional audio field. Theres not a musician whos modifications to the stage and system installation was
played over the last four decades who hasnt used all done by dozens of Indianola community
one of Gregs famous audio mixers. volunteers.
As discussions progressed, it became clear that there Upgrading a cherished 87 year old building is never a
was no single solution that fit all the community and simple task. Like most good things in Indianola, it
Clubhouse needs. We identified four uses. 1) A super takes a community of willing volunteers to make this
simple system, where anyone with no training could work. First, thanks to Gary Reynolds for the stage
walk up, flip a switch and just use a cordless expansion design and base construction. And special
microphone. 2) A system that supplies audio for a thanks to Bob Kernaghan for being chief wrangler
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Please come to the Annual IBIC General Membership Meeting

Sunday, August 20 at 4:00 PM Indianola Clubhouse
New Trustees and Officers Elected Annual Reports & more

Its In the Mail
Did You Receive
Your Absentee Ballot?
Absentee ballots were mailed out on
August 7. If you did not receive one,
please email Kathy Caldwell at
kathycald@gmail.com or phone
360-626-3408.
You can also get a ballot at the
annual meeting. In order to vote, you
must have been a member by August
6. Late joining members will have to
get their ballots at the annual
meeting.
Can You Help
Count the Votes?
Would you be willing to help count
the absentee votes, or votes at the
annual meeting? Absentee votes will
be counted on August 18th at 10:00
a.m. in the Clubhouse and the
annual meeting votes will be counted
on August 20th at around 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Kathy Caldwell at
kathycald@gmail.com.
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Ping Pong at the Clubhouse
Joe Hornor has a soda and watches as two others
compete. Next up Joe and his dad.
There are three solid, top quality ping pong tables
at the Clubhouse now which are being used for
casual to serious playing. All you have to do is bring
yourself and maybe a friend to compete against.
There are plenty of paddles and ping pong balls to
go around, all ages and skill levels welcome.
See you on Wednesdays
from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
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Marur
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Ca & Activities
IBIC Trustees Meeting: 2nd Thurs of each
month, 7:30 PM.
Morning Coffee in the Clubhouse Library:
Weekdays except Tues, 7:30-8:30 AM, Bring
your own coffee and come to the kitchen door.
Library: Fri 1:00-3:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM-Noon
(except on all-day event days).
Port of Indianola Meeting: 3rd Tues of each
month, 7:00 PM, or as advertised.
IBIC Bridge Club - Duplicate Bridge:
Tues 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sanctioned by ACBL,
director Gene Alberts, partners provided,
everyone welcome.
Garden Club: 3rd Wed of each month 12:30 PM
Tai Chi: Mon & Thurs 8:30-9:30 AM and
Tues 4:30-5:30 PM (TC for Arthritis).
SEE MORE ON NEXT PAGE
 The Presidents Message
Did you have a chance to participate in any of the
Indianola Days activities? How lucky we are to have
this most unique celebration; one cannot help but
feel blessed to live in a place that offers so much for
folks of all ages. What is your favorite event?
The pictures in this Breeze capture the essence of a
number of them, although no picture can capture the
taste of that amazing salmon that Jeff Carriere and
friends grill for us. A huge round of applause to all
the folks who worked to make this a terrific weekend-
stunt night acts and stage crew, vendors, fun run
organizers and runners, golfers, baseball players,
sand creation builders and judges, kid beach game
organizers, kitchen helpers, ticket sellers, food
preparers and servers, dessert and bread bakers,
merchandise sellers, recycling monitors, set up and
tear down crews what am I forgetting?? All of you
who came and had a great time are important, too!
YOU are the reason we do all of this! If you missed
it this year, we hope to see you in 2018.
Security in the community remains a challenge with
nasty graffiti and smashed beer bottles in our
pavilion on a recent Saturday evening. Some
teenage boys came home quite under the influence
that day Our sheriff patrols will continue sporad-
ically until Labor Day and are a boon for all of us.
Our new directory is in the hands of the printer right
now! The first step is for them to prepare a proof for
us, and then they will print it. I have my fingers
crossed that copies will be available at the Annual
Meeting on August 20th, but I cannot be sure, as this
is new territory for me. We will keep you informed.
As my second year as President ends, I thank
everyone who has given a helping hand. The
Adirondack Chair Coming to Gill Park
With the passing of Dick Hale, his book club
friends wished to do something for the
community that would represent his love for
Indianola. The group considered a number of
possible projects, but decided to place a giant
Adirondack chair on the Gill property for all of us
August
trustees I have worked with are thoughtful, nurturing
folks who care so much about our community. A
huge thanks goes out to Bridget Young and Robert
Jones who are ending their trustee terms. In addition
to being wise voices on the board, they have worked
doggedly on the new Post Office corner kiosk, and
will continue to see the project through to its
completion.
Judy Drew is also retiring as clubhouse manager.
We thank Judy for her years of TLC, and honor her
passion for our jewel of a facility. Trisha Dicksion will
be training to take over this position, which she looks
forward to.
Sarah Runnels is hanging up her editors hat after
her invaluable work producing our Breeze. Sarah
has gone to all events, taken pictures, written
articles, and put the whole giant jigsaw puzzle
together. In addition, she took on the tangle at the
boat rack, and created a workable system for our
boat users, not to mention spearheading the
replacement of the fire ring. We will miss Sarahs
insightful eye on all things Indianola. We welcome
Carrie Hickman as she transitions into this job.
To the countless members of our community who
have helped with projects, brought concerns to me,
or just listened as I tried to unravel a knotty issue
you have my deep gratitude. I encourage you all to
take a leadership role in the club; what you learn
about your neighbors and community
and the human spirit will fill your heart.
With regard,
Kathy Caldwell
to enjoy. The concrete pad was laid on August
2nd, and the chair is most likely in place as you
read this. When you sit on the chair, take a
moment to appreciate the beauty of the park, the
sound of the birds and the breeze in the trees,
and think of Dick and his encompassing love.
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Indianola Days Sandcastles Labor of Love, Works of Art
GRAND PRIZE
Area 51
by Charlie Beaulien, Paul Merlina
GENERAL CATEGORY
1st Place: USS Naughtyless
2nd Place: Indianola Bluff Great Job
3rd Place: In Honor of Peter Hasson Judges!
HUMOROUS
1st: Dog Eat Dog
2nd: Seal Rock
3rd: Sandy Sumos,
CREATURES
1st: Sea Star Please Come Back Area 51 Grand Prize
2nd: Honu
3rd: Sea Peeker
INTRICATE
1st: Area 51
2nd: Indi-n-ola
3rd: Handful of Treasures
KIDS 10 & UNDER
1st: Ant Hill
2nd: Fresh Lady and Seafish Star
3rd: Jelly Jellerson
Dog Eat Dog Ola Style

Sea Star

Sandy Sumos

Ind-n-ola Ant Hill

USS Naughtyless

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Sundays Pet Parade Chickens, Guinea Pigs,Cat & more
BEST IN SHOW MOST EYE-CATCHING MOST
Indianola Chicks Jump Rope UNUSUAL
Best Costume MOST ADORABLE Viking Bunny
Mountain Rescue Aprons
BEST BEHAVED
Cat Mobile
MOST ORIGINAL
Deadliest Catch

Cat Mobile
SPECIAL ENTRY
Aprons The Squirrel

Viking
Bunny

Mountain
Rescue

Jump Rope

Indianola Chicks

at the Antique & Unique Vehicle Show

Porsches and Coasters on Display

Indianola Coaster Race on Labor Day

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New Kiosk Arrives at the Post Office with more to come
Thanks to so many volunteers, the first phase of
the kiosk upgrade has been accomplished! Within
the next few weeks additional surrounds for the
base of the kiosk will be installed and the staining
of some of its components will complete the
installation.
When the summer rush is over our local contractor,
Travis Moore, will be installing the pavers, then
moderate greenery will be planted. It literally takes
a village!!
Thanks go to Mike Stuntz, Brad Simpson, Sean
Jackson, Tony Datillo, Forrest Taylor, Chris Baran-
Mickle, Sam Weinstock and John Tirrell for their
part in designing, constructing and installing the
kiosk, and to Bill Sibbett for supplying the
wormwood (clam hole) legs.

New kiosk, installed on July 16th

Sean Jackson
worked at Below, (L to R) Brad Simpson, Mike Stuntz and Sean
removing some Jackson are three of the many guys involved in the
of the remaining construction and installation of the new kiosk.
maple tree roots.

Later on, Sean

worked on
adding the
hardware to the
footings.

Some of Indianola Days Salmon Bake volunteers ...

To all that helped at the
Salmon Bake, we
couldnt have done it
without you. Thank you!

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July 2017 Membership Report Thank you all
Thanks to all members who have become new or renewing members of Ive been very blessed to be
the IBIC. There were 10 new or renewing memberships added this month the editor of the Breeze for
with a total of $490 in dues, $20 to Mutt Mitts and $10 to the Breeze. the past three years. Being a
Thank you for your generosity. retired printer, I was able to
bring the Breeze from nice
Membership forms are still available above the black box on the clubhouse
to real nice and from black
porch or on the website. If you have questions about membership please and white in print to full color
contact Catherine Freeman at catherinekolb@gmail.com. on the internet.
Individual Household (Contd) Sustaining Now Im pleased to pass my
Janis Medow Nina & Bob Kocourek Holly Hughes & duties as editor on to Carrie
Leanne Preble John & Elizabeth Kozleski John Pierce Hickman who will take it
Household Leah Katzer & Matthew Kueper Sponsoring even further than I have.
Dayton & Kelie Griffin Lindsey & Dave Mcilvena Jan Simonds & ~Sarah Runnels
Grant & Tracy Johnson Larry Shannon

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

has Super Attendance!

Several hundred people attended a

delicious fundraising spaghetti dinner at
the Clubhouse on July 30th in support of
young Russell Lemickson Smith.
Russell is scheduled to have a bone
marrow transplant soon.

Silent Auction Items

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 Indianola Days Golf Tournament Results In
The 2017 Indianola Golf Tournament was
a BIG success with lots of fun and great
golf. Congratulations to Keith Gates and
his team who won this year with a -7.

The Cookson team Bill Henry team

GOLF PRIZE WINNERS:
Bill Henry:
Closest to the pin on the front 9
Lloyd Christensen:
Closest to the pin on the back 9
Pat Morgan:
Longest drive on the front 9
Daniel Munn: Steve Kilborn team Dan Butler team
Longest drive on the back 9

NINE TEAMS PLAYED:

Jeanette Paulus Cookson,
Eric Cookson, Mike Hancock,
Mike Butler team John Murphy team
Kevin Hancock
Bill Henry, Dan ONeal, Jeff
Pryde, Dylan Henry
Steve Kilborn, Mike Fast,
Rob Crowley, Daniel Munn
Dan Butler, Bob Kinnaird, Todd Hill team Brad Carter team
Lloyd Christensen, Rob
Kinnaird
Mike Butler, Mark Gibson,
Ric Rose, Mike Brown
John Murphy, Pat Morgan,
Chris Arrowsmith, Mike
Morgan
Todd Hill, Jim Small, and
friend
Brad Carter, Kenny Johnson,
Andy Fox, Brady Kincannon
Keith Gates, Alan Sisley, Bob
Rood, Jamie Eik Keith Gates team shows off custom made trophies

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New Campfire Ring Arrives at Rose Maries Park July 11
A new campfire ring replaced the old fire box at Rose
Maries Park next to the dock on July 11th with help
from Gary Walker, Bob Kernaghan, Cap Lane and Jay
Stemmler. Also, thanks to Steve and Carrie Hickman
who showed up on the first day scheduled but were
unable to come on the day the fire ring finally came.
The old fire box was first emptied of its rocks and ash
and about 12 pounds of nails, screws, broken bottles,
bottle caps and melted aluminum foil, and then
removed on July 6th. The next day it went to recycle.
Above, Cap, Gary, Jay and Bob place the new fire ring.
The new campfire ring has a grill thats designed to
adjust about eight inches closer or farther away from Below, the week before, Billy Runnels takes a break after
the fire giving the griller more control over grilling digging out the old fire box which was bolted to cement
temperatures. It will also flip completely back and out footings.
of the way for easier fire building, marshmallow
roasting or clean-out.
And then theres the new snuffer lid, coming soon,
designed to cover the fire so it wont smolder all night
long to the dismay of nearby residents. We ask
everyone to please extinguish their flames and then
cover the fire ring with the snuffer lid when theyre
done to cut down on smoke pollution.
Please remember to bring your own wood instead of
using driftwood. And remember that the park closes at
11:00 PM.

Out with the old fire box and in with the new fire ring.

Above, thrown into the fire box over the last few years, the
smaller bucket next to the box held about 10 pounds of
glass and metal waste It was one of two loads taken to
the dumpster during a two day clean-out.

See the Breeze in color. Go to:

www.indianola.club
At the top, click on THE BREEZE and find
this issue. And find us on Facebook.
Youll love it!

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 Minutes of the IBIC Trustees Meeting, July 6, 2017
Trustees Present: Kathy Caldwell, Emily Reckord Young, Juliana Pickrell, Robert Jones, Craig Jacobrown, Jim Aurand,
Bob Kernaghan, Catherine Freeman, Madison Duckworth, Paul Larson

I.President Kathy Caldwell called the meeting to order at 7:36.

II. The minutes of June meeting were approved.

III. Committee Reports:

A. Treasurer - Paul reported Income: $52,880 Expenses: $37,229
B. Membership - Catherine reported 12 memberships, new & renewing. Dues & Donations total: $545 Directory coming
soon!
C. Merchandise - Madison reported Income: $6,949.50 Expenses: $ 5,603.00 Not including 4th of July profits
D. Clubhouse Rentals - Two private rentals 7/9 & 7/10, Indianola Days dance 7/22, and two private rentals 8/12 & 8/19
E. Properties - Clubhouse maintenance completed by Rob Welsch including pressure washing of playground
F. Security - Security is going well, IBIC parking lot monitoring ongoing

G. Adult & Children Activities - Social Nights July 13th & August 5th, Movie Night August 5th (following Social Night)
21+ Dance July 22nd, Spaghetti Feed Benefit Dinner July 30th, 5 pm, Ping Pong Wednesday nights at Clubhouse,
6:00-7:30
H. Nominating Committee - Excited for our slate of nominees! More info in Breeze

IV. Old Business

A. P.O. Corner - Footings poured installation 7/7, pavers and plants to follow

V. New Business
A. Sound System and Stage Project - Bob reported much progress is being made. Thank you to all of our hardworking
volunteers for their help-including Bob!
B. Two Bylaw Amendment Proposals - Board completed third reading
C. Introduction of New Clubhouse Manager & Breeze Editor - Tricia Dicksion will manage the Clubhouse and take
over rentals from Judy Drew. Carrie Hickman will be our new Breeze editor. Both will be tremendous assets to the club.
Thank you ladies, and welcome!

VI. Calendar -
A. Meetings for Year - August 10, Annual meeting August 20, 2017
B. Indianola Days - July 22 & 23, 2017
C. Events- Social Nights July 13th & August 10th, Movie Night August 5th

VII. Member Comments - No comments

VIII. Adjourn - at 9:45 p.m.
Next meeting is August 10th. Due to a rental, this meeting will be held at the Wise Acres Common House.

Respectfully submitted by Emily Reckord Young

(Tentatively approved)

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Stage Remodel - continued from page1

who gathered the volunteers. Thats not all. He band, Skylar Kaster, Mino Christante, Rob Welsch,
helped at every step and made sure the project was Matt Helgeson, Judy Drew, Kathy Caldwell and the
done right and on time. IBIC. Theres still painting and some details to
complete, but, its not too soon to thank all these
A small army of people spent hundreds of hours to
people if you see them at the Indianola Country
add the floor, build new stairs, install trim, finish the
Store. Shake their hands and maybe buy them a
floor, paint, build and install acoustic panels and
latte, too.
install the sound system
The results are we now
and help Greg and I test
have a much better
it all to get it ready for
Stages first use, Stunt Night: stage, an outstanding
the deadline: Stunt
Here, Cider Trueb and friends perform audio installation that is
Night.
easier for simple uses, a
Thanks to Greg Mackie, top-level music system
Gary Reynolds and for live performers and
Gary Reynolds their audiences to enjoy,
Construction, Bob and a great surround
Kernaghan, Tony system for Movie Nights.
Dattilo,Terry Kelly, Pat The IBIC Clubhouse is
Briggs, Paul Larson, not just the great
Russ Sciandra, Dave gathering place for the
Haley, Duane Niemi, community as it has
Joe Brazeau, Sarah and been since the 1920s,
Billy Runnels, Scott Trueb and his crew, Craig but now its also one of the finest small performance
Jacobrown, Erin Horner, Sarah Franklin, the blues halls in the Seattle area.
Tim Celeski

Seen around town in July...

Lordy, Lordy, look whos 54ty. Mark Peterson was
surprised with a fun birthday celebration at the
Indianola Country Store on the morning of July 25th.
Seen with daughter, Helena, and Rob Trueb, Mark still
had his usual breakfast sandwich and coffee. His wife,
Lea-Annes lovely bundt cake would have to wait.

Two of Indianolas old-timers, Ed Carriere (left) and

Keith Pickrell took time to visit after the Pet Parade
on July 23rd. Included in their reminiscing was a
Model T Ford that Keith and friends would push from
the Clubhouse all the way down to the end of the
dock in an effort to start it. As he remembered with a
smile, sometimes theyd have to push it back up the
dock, too (kids).

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Trustees and Terms
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2018: Jim Aurand, Sandra Bauer, Paul Larson, Juliana Pickrell
2019: Kathy Caldwell, Madison Duckworth, Bob Kernaghan, Emily Reckord
OFFICERS: President Kathy Caldwell Secretary Emily Reckord
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