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Protection Island with no Smoke in the Sky photo by Daniel Mannisto


President’s Message --- September 2018

With relief from Canadian wildfire smoke, and some light rain

showers, we are getting the feel of a season change here on the

Olympic Peninsula. Fall planting time is just ahead!

Near the end of August a nice portion of Highland Hills’ members

filled the Pioneer Park clubhouse as we shared visits and an

excellent meal with friendly neighbors at the annual HHMC

Potluck/Picnic. A big “thank-you” to the Picnic Committee for

organizing the happy event, including a fun raffle---it was enjoyable.

Inside: President’s Message 2 Announcements 5 Emergency Preparedness 6 Weather 8 Photos and Comments 9

Important Dates

Board Meeting October 3 November 7 Annual General Meeting November 14

Our Picnic Committee (From left Helga O’Brien, Sheri Tibbles, Peggy Napier, Trisha Hoffman, Barbara Orr and Laurie Brown) Photo by Committee Member Kristine Eiden


At the Picnic, our CERT team had a table set up with emergency planning materials and information

about CERT which was greeted with interest by many attendees. The team has established a web

site to communicate with members and to provide information to the curious, at: www.certbellhill.org.

Near the end of August I took advantage of a one-day-a-year opportunity to tour the grounds of the

famous Le May family home near Tacoma to see the incredible Le May family automobile collection

kept there (along with their other collections), as well as their nearby even larger family museum at

Marymount, a former boy’s military academy. These two locations house more than 2400 of Le May’s

collectible vehicles of every type and description. Le May’s have also donated several hundred cars

to the large public car museum (“Le May – America’s Car Museum”) near the Tacoma Dome. Only a

couple of hours drive from Sequim, a visit to the spectacular Tacoma Dome car museum and the

world-class Marymount Le May facility (closed on Mondays) should be on any car enthusiast’s must-

do list.

Here on the Hill, in August we completed several HHMC dry-weather storm water drainage system

maintenance activities including a second ditch mowing, annual detention basin maintenance and an

independent drainage system engineering inspection. In September we will be completing our

summer road maintenance work by doing roadside weed spraying as well as filling/sealing cracks in

the asphalt roadbed. Two driveway/culvert installation plans for access to lots on the east side of Fox

Hollow Road have recently been approved and you may notice contractor activity happening there

soon.

Hitting the Chow Line at Picnic

http://www.certbellhill.org/


Only one residence building project (on Covey Run) is currently in progress, with several others in the

early planning stages. Meanwhile there have been several recent existing-home sales recorded,

meaning new residents will be appearing and need to be welcomed to the neighborhood!

At the September HHMC Board of Trustees’ Meeting the August financial report was reviewed and

we got our first look at a preliminary draft of a projected 2019 annual budget. Our current financial

status is excellent with adequate cash on hand to complete 2018 needs. Major expenses for the

month totaled approximately $29,000 (including ~$17k for lot mowing & ~$11.7k for drainage system

maintenance). Plans for an independent financial audit of 2017 financials was discussed. With no

substantial non-routine roads or drainage projects in the plans for next year the first look 2019 budget

looks like it may be similar to or lower than the 2018 budget. Budget details will be completed in

September for presentation to HHMC members in the Annual General Meeting data packet to be

made available in October, prior to the AGM scheduled for Wednesday, November 14th, at Sunland.

Best wishes as fall gets underway,

Ted Johnson

Enjoying Good Food and Conversation


Your Hill Needs You!

Do you have a desire to make a difference? Do you have super skills that are not

being utilized?!?!

If you have a background in administration, finance, office skills or the willingness and aptitude

to learn, please consider volunteering for an HHMC committee right now, or even running for a

Board of Trustees position in a future election. (Elected HHMC officials serve a 3 year term

attending Board meetings the first Wednesday evening of each month.)

There is always a need for volunteers for a multitude of committees that function in Highland

Hills to help preserve our neighborhood and represent residents. If you have interest, please

let your Board know. These committees include:

Annual Meeting Architectural Control

Beautification Community Environment Greenbelt Highlander/Website Internet Services Mowing Nominating Picnic/Potluck Roads and Drainage Safety and Awareness Welcoming

Our HOA runs on volunteers, so step up and be an active part of your neighborhood.



A letter from James Barnfather, a property owner and former resident of the Hill.

I have a few items I'd like to clear up after reading this month's Highlander, specifically under the CERT topic:

1. It was stated that in the event of a major disaster that there would be no help coming because Seattle and other areas would take priority. This statement is simply not true! The real reason that Clallam County Fire District #3 is recommending that people prepare to be self-sufficient for 30 days is because of our unique geography. When "The Big One" hits, our 23 bridges will collapse, essentially creating what is described as Micro-Islands. This will prevent emergency responders from getting to you, and keeping YOU from getting anywhere like the store or doctor's office. In actuality, 30 days is considered the absolute minimum for stored supplies.

2. I would also like to point out that in the past Highlanders, there has been no mention at all of who is providing the training, facilities, and supplies for the CERT program itself. Countless hours have been provided to not only the residents of Bell Hill, but also to surrounding neighborhoods and communities by Clallam County Fire District #3. Our staff, led by Assistant Chief Dan Orr and Certified Disaster Management expert Blaine Zechenelly. These two gentlemen donate countless hours to this program, and frankly, I fail to see why there is never any mention of their names or their sacrifice.

3. On a separate note, this is the worst wildfire season on record. It is vitally important that our members refresh their knowledge on this subject by reading the two-part article on Wildfires, in the Safety and Awareness section of the Highlander.

Thanks for listening,

James Barnfather


Our Monthly Weather

No More Smoke – Just a Little Rain

As the end of summer approaches, our local weather is easing into Autumn. Mixed sun and clouds with a little rain almost daily. Enough precipitation to turn off the lawn irrigation and make scheduling lawn mowing difficult. It is nice to see the dormant grass start to turn green after essentially no rain for 2 months. Western Washington’s weather guru Cliff Mass predicts that we’ve seen the last of the warm and sunny summer weather for this year. Expect a normal northwestern autumn and winter. Normal is nice – no hurricanes, tornados or drought for us!

All measurements are taken at 600’. Precipitation is measured daily at 7 am.

2018 Precipitation

(In.)

2017 Precipitation

(In.)

2018 Snowfall

(In.)

2017 Snowfall

(In.)

2018 High

°F

2017 High

°F

2018 Low °F

2017 Low °F

January 2.53 0.95 0.0 1.1 57 59 35 23

February 2.45 2.47 6.5 9.3 55 59 31 31

March 1.45 1.86 0.0 0.4 66 61 34 32

April 3.08 2.54 0.0 0.0 75 67 37 36

May 0.23 1.83 0.0 0.0 71 81 45 40

June 1.20 0.61 0.0 0.0 87 86 46 47

July 0.26 0.03 0.0 0.0 86 79 49 51

August 0.66 0.12 0.0 0.0 85 89 49 51

Month to Date (Sept 15) 0.79 0.14 0.0 0.0 76 86 47 50

Year to Date 12.73 10.55 6.5 10.8 86 89 31 23

Running Year Total (9/16/17 - 9/15/18) 22.44 15.0

87

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Photos and Comments HOA PICNIC The picnic was a rousing success. The food was amazing (and enough to feed 2 picnics). We met quite a few new residents and hooked up with old acqaintances. We encourage all to attend next year’s affair!

Things to Do Lots of things to do this month!

Name: Local Color- And Beyond!

Event Description:

Original paintings in oil and watercolor by award winning

artist, Priscilla Patterson featuring scenes in and around the

Pacific Northwest will be on display in The Gallery at the

Fifth Avenue through the month of September.

Sunset, Cape Flattery, Watercolor by Priscilla Patterson

A former Alaskan, Priscilla taught art at Kodiak (Alaska) College for 18 years. She is a member of the American

Society of Aviation Artists, serving as Education Chairman, the Canadian Aviation Artists Association, the Coast

Guard and Air Force Art Programs, and holds a certification in Composite Drawing for Law Enforcement. Priscilla

Three Old Guys Solving the World's Problems

Great Food!


is the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award presented by the American Society of Aviation Artists.

Since 1984, her work has received awards and recognition in Alaska and beyond. Locally, her work can be found at

the Blue Whole Gallery in Sequim. Visit her website,www.PriscillaMessnerPatterson.com.

Location: Gallery at the Fifth Avenue

500 W Hendrickson Road

Sequim, WA 98382

Date/Time Information: September 1 through September 29, 2018, noon-5 PM.

Contact Information: Priscilla Patterson, 360-477-4195 Leslie at the Fifth Avenue, 360-683-3345

Name: Sequim Pickleball Club Tournament - the "Blue Hole Bash".

Date: September 21, 2018 - September 23, 2018

Website: http://sequimpicklers.net

Event Description: "Blue Hole Bash" - Sequim Pickleball Club tournament.

Location: Pickleball courts at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave., Sequim, WA 98382

Date/Time Information: Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23rd.

Contact Information: Visit sequimpicklers.com for additional information.

Fees/Admission: No cost for spectators. Register to play at Pickleballtournaments.com.

Name: Fore the kids- Olympic Peninsula YMCA Golf Tournament

Date: September 22, 2018

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Website: https://www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org/golftournament

Event Description: Please join us on Saturday, September 22, 2018 for the Olympic Peninsula YMCA's Golf Tournament! This fun-

filled day includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart, course contests, prizes and a fabulous appetizers during our

awards presentation. All of the proceeds from this tournament will benefit the Olympic Peninsula YMCA's Member

Support Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals, families and children in need. All funds will stay at the

Olympic Peninsula YMCA to help at all 3 of our locations. Registration will open Friday, July 27, 2018

Location: The Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Rd, Sequim, WA 98382

Date/Time Information: Saturday, September 22, 2018

Contact Information: Nancy King YMCA of Port Angeles Branch Manager 609-452-9244

Fees/Admission: $100 (includes green fees, cart, boxed lunch & Award ceremony appetizers) Tournament will be played in a 4 person

scramble format.

Name: Dungeness River Festival 2018

http://sequimpicklers.net/

https://www.olympicpeninsulaymca.org/golftournament



Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT

Website:http://dungenessrivercenter.org

Event Description:

INSPIRING UNDERSTANDING, ENJOYMENT, AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE OLYMPIC

PENINSULA’S UNIQUE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IS A PILLAR OF THE WORK

WE DO AT, AND FOR, THE RIVER CENTER. ALONG WITH ACCESSIBILITY IT IS ALSO

BEHIND WHAT MAKES THE RIVER FESTIVAL SUCH A SPECIAL EVENT FOR OUR

COMMUNITY. THE RIVER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS THOSE “RESOURCES” BY PROVIDING A

FREE PLATFORM FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES TO SHARE THEIR WORK AND

INSPIRE ALL GENERATIONS TO WHAT AN AMAZING STORY THE DUNGENESS RIVER CAN

TELL!

Like many watersheds, the Dungeness has a complex ecological story that has to be told and experienced by many

different people to understand. The River Festival gives people the chance to hear from the people that are both

exploring and creating the story of the Dungeness. US Forest Service, NOAA, National Park Service, PTC, Back

Country Horsemen, Clallam County, BEACH, and NOLT are just a few of the many agencies that will be on hand to

share, demonstrate and answer questions about our watershed and the Olympic Peninsula’s natural resources.

Please mark your calendar and make a plan to come down and learn even more about the area you love. If you have

questions about the festival, are interested in helping out, or you know of group that would be a good fit at the

festival, please contact the River Center at 360-681-4076 or email [email protected].

This year we are adding a "Community Night" on Thursday. Join us for an evening of food, music, and celebration

of our river that provides so much for us!

http://dungenessrivercenter.org/

mailto:[email protected]


We will also be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Dungeness River Management Team and will announce the

winners of the DRMT photo contest! (see above photo contest article for more details)

Where: Railroad Bridge Park

When: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday, September 27th

& 10:00am - 4:00pm Friday, September 28th

Cost: FREE!

Name: Compass & Clock presents "The Road Ahead"


Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

Website:http://[email protected]

Event Description: Please join Compass & Clock Magazine for a FREE event for "The Road Ahead" for your future. Speakers range

from nutrition, travel, senior living and health care to estate planning will be presenting. There are over 20+

vendor and exhibitors with blood pressure checks, ultralign and memory screenings. We will be providing snacks

and beverages courtesy of Costco. We will also be giving away door prizes for those who attend

this FREE event. Please see flier for more details.

Location: Sequim Community Church

950 N. 5th Avenue

Sequim, WA 98382

Date/Time Information: Saturday, September 29, 2018

10:00 am until 2:00 pm

Contact Information: For more information: Mary Copeland at 206-321-8016 or Charla Wright at 360-912-4066

Fees/Admission: FREE to all those who atten

Name: Patsy Cline Tribute Concert



Website: http://www.amandalynnbacon.com

Event Description: Award Winning Vocalist Amanda Lynn Bacon, brings the music of the legendary Patsy Cline to Sequim. Amanda

will be backed by the Award Winning Band Black Diamond Junction. This concert will be filled with surprises you

won't want to miss. Tickets Available at KONP, and Cowboy Country in Port Angeles, and in Sequim at Forage

Gifts, and The Clallam Coop. The show sold out weeks ahead of time last year, so get your tickets early.

Location: Sequim High School Auditorium

Date/Time Information: 09/29/2018 at 7:00PM

Contact Information: Amanda Lynn Bacon

Fees/Admission: 20.00/ticket General Seating

http://[email protected]/

http://www.amandalynnbacon.com/


Name: "Think Pink"

Date: October 5, 2018 - October 29, 2018

Website: http://bluewholegallery.com

Event Description: Featured Artists Lynne Anderson and Mary Franchini celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of

paintings about women - figures, landscapes and lots of hats.

Location: Blue Whole Gallery 129 W Washington Sequim

Date/Time Information: 5-8 pm October 5

Contact Information: Blue Whole Gallery

Send an Email

Fees/Admission: Free

Name: Mad Hatters Tea Luncheon for Breast Cancer

Date: October 5, 2018

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM PDT

Event Description: The Mad Hatters Tea is a 501 (c) 3 under the Olympic Medical Center Foundation. For the past 20 years, the Mad

Hatters Tea have organized annual luncheon fundraisers for breast cancer in Clallam County. This year our

fundraiser will take place on Friday, October 5. The theme is “Pretty in Pink.” The Mistress of Ceremony will be

Linda Klinefelter. Our main speaker, Loraine Lovejoy-Evans will speak on lymphedema.

Location: The event will be held at Sequim Community Church, 950 N. 5th Ave, Sequim.

Date/Time Information: The breast cancer fundraiser will take place on Friday, October 5 from 11:00 – 2:30.

Contact Information: For more information, contact Loretta Ferguson at [email protected] or Linda Turner, [email protected]

Fees/Admission: Tickets are $35 each, reservation required. To reserve or donate, contact Linda Turner at [email protected] or

call 360-681-5395.

Name: Sylvia

Date: October 19, 2018 - November 4, 2018


Website: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ota

Event Description: Sylvia, by A.R. Gurney and directed by Tia Stephens, is a modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog.

"Dramatic literature is stuffed with memorable love scenes, but none is as immediately delicious and dizzy as the

one that begins the redeeming affair in SYLVIA…"

Location: Olympic Theatre Arts 414 N. Sequim Ave.

Date/Time Information:

http://bluewholegallery.com/

mailto:[email protected]?subject=%22Think%20Pink%22

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=ota


10/19/2018, 7:30 pm

Contact Information: (360) 683-7326

Fees/Admission: $18 for the public, $16 for OTA members

Name: WAG's First Annual Dogtober Fest



Website: http://wagsequimwa.com

Event Description: The Welfare of Animals Guild (WAG) is thrilled to invite everyone to our First Annual Dogtober Fest on Saturday,

October 20th. This is our major fundraising event for 2018 with proceeds benefiting the ongoing efforts of our

organization to shelter stray, surrendered and abandoned dogs, provide medical attention and even training so that

these dogs can be successfully placed into a new home.

Gather your friends and join us for a night that will surely go to the dogs!

Location: Guy Cole Event Center, Carrie Blake Park

202 N. Blake Ave, Sequim, WA

Date/Time Information: Saturday, October 20, 2018

5pm to 9pm

Contact Information:

http://wagsequimwa.com/


Deb Bemm

Fees/Admission: $45 per person

$400 per table, seats up to 8, includes VIP access to Buffet and Complimentary bottle of wine.

Purchase online at wagsequimwa.com or call Deb at (360) 562-6256

Set a Reminder:

Name: Olympic Peninsula Men's Chorus presents "Elvis and Friends - A Tribute"



Website: http://www.opmenschorus.com

Event Description: The Olympic Peninsula Men's Chorus presents 2 concerts on October 27th. "Elvis and Friends - A Tribute" A

portion of the proceeds will be donated to Clallam Mosaic's efforts in empowering individuals with special needs.

Tickets go on sale OCTOBER 1st Buy tickets at: Forage - Northwest Gifts and Treasures in Sequim, Sequim

Chamber of Commerce, Port Book and News in Port Angeles

Location: Sequim HS Auditorium

Date/Time Information: October 27th 2pm matinee and 7:07pm evening shows

Contact Information: Rich Wyatt 360 460-2801

Fees/Admission: $15 prior to day of show $20 at the door



Website: http://www.sequimchamber.com

Event Description: Take your kiddos downtown in their costumes to trick or treat! Please make sure the kiddos are accompanied by an

adult and keep eyes open for traffic as Washington Street will remain open.

Location: Downtown Sequim

Date/Time Information: Halloween! Oct 31st.

Contact Information: Sequim Chamber of Commerce 360-683-6197

Fees/Admission: No fee

Name: Olympic Medical Center Auxiliary - Creative Art Event

Date: November 14, 2018 - November 15, 2018

Event Description: Sale items by local artist Jeff Becker, includes Handmade Ceramic Tiles, Fused Glass, Jewelry, Anodized

Aluminum, Horseshoe Nail Art, Painted Scarves and Cards. 50% of purchase price benefits OMC for the purchase of

medical equipment, scholarships and local community projects. Preview at charitablearts.com

Location:

http://www.opmenschorus.com/

http://www.sequimchamber.com/


Olympic Medical Center (Service Building) 840 S. 5th Avenue Sequim, WA 98382

Date/Time Information: November 14 - November 15, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Contact Information:

Fees/Admission: Free

Things to Do is stolen from the Sequim Chamber of Commerce web site.

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