Kristian Schonberg

These are the halibut that I will be seeking on my trip to Alaska this summer, after we catch many thousands of sockeye salmon. It is great to take the Bremerton ferry across Puget Sound and see the pretty waterfront homes on Bainbridge Island as we cruise to Seattle. The price looks good for salmon, but halibut are down do to the slowed economy and restaurant sales. Now that fishing will soon be starting, I have 2 pending home sales and action is picking up in real estate. My partner Beth will take care of the office and transactions in my absence.

Yes, we are at it again! The school programs will have to be cut (especially music and the arts) if we can not pass another $3Million levy ( only 50% vote required). The boiler at Hawkins needs replacing and there are required long term maintenance issues. If it does not pass, there will be 11 teachers and assistants dropped to cause more crowding to overcrowded classrooms. I will help with calling, sign waving and passing out liturature at Safeway for the next 3 weekends.

Living in LakeLand Village in the Springtime!

Now that the weather is warming, morning runs or walks around LakeLand Village Golf and Country Club are more enjoyable. The cherry, apple, and peach trees are blooming, and even the rhododendrens are starting to bloom. We have enjoyed the Bistro Restaurant on the lake now that it is again open for lunch and dinner. The food is great! The lake has been stocked with trout again this year and folks are enjoying the fishing. Every day there are more golfers taking advantage of the sun and warmer weather to hone their skills and get some excercise. This is also the time of year to start mowing the lawns again! I have noticed that people are beginning to show up at my LakeLand Village home listing and we have seen some homes go into pending and sold status. This is very encouraging for the summer.

Last night, I went to our church, Belfair Community Baptist Church, in Belfair to see the movie

Fireproof. It will be shown at 7PM on Sat. the 18th for the public free! What a realistic story. There is

something in this movie that eveyone can relate too, and firefighters will really enjoy it. Come all. There

will be childcare for the young ones.

Yesterday afternoon, after registering online, I attended my first Tea Party. This one was held in Port Orchard at the intersection of Bethel and Lund. The Kitsap Sun reported that we had about 150 citizens participate in waving flags and signs in patriotic protest over the huge federal deficit and big government polices being implemented. Almost every driver that passed us indicated support for our efforts. I heard from a friend that there were over 6,000 people on the capital steps and grounds supporting the rally in Olympia. I took a few pictures to show everyone what they missed. It was great to see other residents of LakeLand Village on my corner and a great chance to visit and express concerns.

Yesterday I participated in my first Tea Party (taxed enough already).