Shelton, WA

I was interrupted while blogging tonight by blood curdling screams. Was it a horror show, not exactly. My 14 year old daughter saw a spider in her room. I found her standing on her bed just pointing. I have never been afraid of spiders,so I suggested that we vacuum it up. She said no. It might crawl out tonight. I suggested getting it with a broom, countered with what if you miss? Then I said how about I catch it, and put it outside. Well, then it will live, and have lots of 8 legged descendants. I could not win. So I said then you take care of it if you are the expert. No response except the scream that it was now on the prowl.

So I took care of it.

That is my job. I am the Mom, and I am not afraid. I am certainly not going to let that 8 legged vagrant scare my daughter.

This incident brought me back to the reason I am an agent. I have clients everyday who do not know which way to move. Some are afraid, and others just need to be informed. That is my job, and I will not let the fear of a bad economy, housing market, or anything else get in the way of my clients getting a good night sleep. They don't have to worry about what is next, because they have me on their side!

Lake Limerick Country Club

Annual Activities Calendar

2008

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CLUBHOUSE/OFFICE

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Phone: (360) 426-3581

Fax: (360) 426-8922

E-Mail: lakelim@hctc.com

Web Page: www.lakelimerick.com

790 E St. Andrews Dr.

Shelton WA 98584

OFFICE

Sheila Hedlund

Cheryl Chesser

INN

Deborah Adams, Chef

Dale Darling, Lounge

WATER

Ken Douglas (360) 426-4563

PRO SHOP

Manager: Gail Gagner

Spring/Summer Hours 7am-7pm

Fall/Winter Hours 8am - 3pm

(360) 426-6290

GOLF SUPERINTENDENT &

MAINTENANCE SHOP

Jerry Thompson (360) 426-7807

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INN SCHEDULE

Wednesday

Lounge 4:00-10:00 pm

BBQ's May 28th - August ~ 5-8 pm

Thursday Family Night

Dinner 5-8 pm Lounge 4-10 pm

Friday

Dinner 5-9 pm Lounge 4-12 pm

Saturday

Dinner 5-9 pm Lounge 4-12 pm

Sunday Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sunday Family Night

Dinner 5-8 pm Lounge 4-10 pm

Kids eat Free

Thursday and All Day Sunday

INN ACTIVITIES

Monday Ladies Pinochle .. Noon

Magpies 1st Tues. ..... 10:00 a.m.

Friday Poker .............. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Darts............. 6:00 p.m.

Bridge 1st Tues ......... 12:00 p.m.

COMMITTEE MEETING

SCHEDULES

Water..........2nd Wed @....1:00 pm

Lake/Dam....1st Sat @......9:30 am

Greens........1st Wed @.....3:30 pm

Hearing.......1st Sat @.......1:00 pm

Executive.....2nd Sat @......9:00 am

Architectural..2nd Sat @.....9:00 am

Inn...............2nd Sat @...10:00 am

Youth...........2nd Sat @......1:00pm

Board Mtg.....3rd Sat @......9:00am

GOLF LEAGUES

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Mon ............. Ladies Club-9 holes

Mon ............. Senior Men-9 holes

Tues Men's Fun League-18 holes

Tues .....Afternoon League 5 p.m.

Wed..... Ladies Club 9 & 18 holes

Wed......Afternoon League 5 p.m.

Thurs ............ Senior Men-9 holes

Thurs .............Skins Game 5 p.m.

Fri ................ Ladies Club-9 holes

Sat.......... Mixed Scramble 3 p.m.

Sun................Men's (by tee time)

{contact Pro Shop for play times}

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JANUARY

Happy New Year

9 Lounge Reopens

11 Restaurant Reopens

FEBRUARY

3 Super Bowl Sunday

14 Valentines Day Dinner

14 Bunco 7:30 p.m.

MARCH

15 St. Patrick's Day Dinner

15 Bunco 7:30 p.m.

22 Easter Egg Hunt

23 Easter Brunch 10 a.m. - 2p.m.

APRIL

5 Candidate's Night

19 Annual Meeting

19 Magpies Bake Sale

26 Fishing Derby

MAY

3 Fashion Show

11 Mother's Day Brunch 10 am-2 pm

17 Bernie & Red - Comedians

24 Memorial Day BBQ 5 - 8 p.m.

25 Bunco

28 Wednesday BBQ's Begin

JUNE

11 Ladies Golf Shamrock Luncheon

15 Father's Day Brunch 10 am-2 pm

JULY

5 Lake Limerick Daze

5 Inn Open for Dinner

6 Bunco 7:30 p.m.

16 Ladies Golf Guest Day

AUGUST

16 Community Garage Sale

30 Summer Bash {BBQ 5-8 p.m.}

31 Bunco 7:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

24 Ladies Golf Awards Banquet

OCTOBER

12 Bunco 7:30 p.m.

18 Semi Annual Meeting

31 Halloween Kid's Party

NOVEMBER

1 Halloween Dance and

Costume Contest

8 Magpie's 21st Annual Bazaar

22 Thanksgiving Dinner

DECEMBER

3 Inn Decorating & Potluck

5 Pro Shop Open House 4-7 pm

13 Tom & Jerry Party

20 Christmas Buffet

31 New Year's Eve Party

Hartstene Pointe (Maintenance Association) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on June 12, 1970 by the Quadrant Corporation, a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Inc.

The Pointe, as it is generally known, is approximately 215 acres in size and is situated about 18 miles northeast of the City of Shelton in Mason County, Washington. The Pointe is located on the northern-most tip of Harstine Island in the southern end of Puget Sound.

The Pointe consists of 440 private residential lots (as of 2002, 296 lots have been developed and 144 are still vacant), 90 private condominium "Island Houses", a private road system, a 6,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse, a swimming pool and hot tub, three tennis courts, about 5 ½ miles of walking trails, a 100 slip marina, a boat launch, picnic areas and 3.5 miles of private beach.

Hartstene Pointe has a single access gate operated by cards issued to property owners. One of the unique features of Hartstene Pointe is the circular shape of most of the residential lots. These lots are either 80 ft. or 90 ft. in diameter and all are completely surrounded by common area greenbelt.

The community is served by public water and sewage systems owned and operated by Mason County and by a public power system operated by the Mason County Public Utility District.

Hartstene Pointe employs a full time Manager, Office Manager, Patrol Officer and two Maintenance Persons, together with part-time employees as needed. The Pointe is now governed by a seven member Board of Directors who are elected by the property owners. The Board functions under the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) filed with the original Articles of Incorporation. All development at the Pointe, including new construction, additions, exterior maintenance and painting and tree cutting are closely regulated by an Architectural Control Committee established by the Board of Directors.

After more than 30 years, Hartstene Pointe remains heavily wooded with Douglas fir, hemlock, cedar, madrona, maple and various other deciduous trees. The area is also home to a significant population of birds, deer, raccoons and several families of red fox. Bald eagles have been sighted along the waters edge. Along its perimeter, Hartstene Pointe boasts magnificent views of Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.

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Hartstene Pointe, developed in the early 1970s, is approximately 230 acres in size and is situated about 18 miles northeast of the City of Shelton in Mason County, Washington. The Pointe is located on the northern-most tip of Harstine Island in southern Puget Sound.

The Pointe consists of 532 private residential properties, consisting of 442 residential lots and 90 "Island Houses" which are attached duplex condominiums. A unique feature of Hartstene Pointe is the circular shape of most of the residential lots. These lots are either 80 ft. or 90 ft. in diameter and all are completely surrounded by common area greenbelt. Approximately 115 of these lots are undeveloped. Community amenities include a private road system, a 6,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, an 80,000 gallon swimming pool with a 12-person hot tub spa, three tennis courts, about 5 miles of walking trails, a 100 slip marina, a boat launch, six picnic areas and approximately 3.5 miles of private beach.

Hartstene Pointe is heavily wooded with Douglas fir, hemlock, Western red cedar, Pacific madrone, maple, alder and various other deciduous trees. The area is also home to a significant wildlife population of birds, deer, raccoons and several families of red fox. Bald eagles are seen along the water's edge. Along its perimeter, Hartstene Pointe boasts magnificent views of Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. While our Pacific Northwest location provides a relatively wet climate from late fall through early spring, the climate during the remainder of the year has resulted in a Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildfire Hazard Severity rating of "High Hazard".

Our community desires to retain its forested and wildlife-rich environment, coupled with the relatively small lot size. This limits the scope of individual property owner's vegetation management ability and results in a unique challenge: to maintain the right balance of heavily-wooded common area while reducing the possibility of fire danger.

The community is served by public water and sewage systems owned and operated by Mason County and by a public power system operated by the Mason County Public Utility District. Community fire protection is provided by Mason County Fire Protection District 5, a partner in Firewise efforts.

Forestry management activity at Hartstene Pointe was initiated in 1998 when a forestry consultant firm was engaged to evaluate and assess our forests with subsequent issuance of a Hartstene Pointe Forest Stewardship Plan. Subsequent activities have included various Firewise activities and recommendations. Working with the Washington State DNR, South Puget Sound Region, our community has actively pursued increased fire safety. Examples of efforts we have taken are:

· Published fire safety practices for homeowners in the quarterly newsletter.

· Sent representatives to Firewise Communities/USA workshops

· Hosted community presentations by DNR wildland fuels reduction experts

· Organized volunteer weekends to cleanup & chip forest debris and ladder fuels

· Hosted a DNR Grant crew that further cleared debris and ladder fuels

· Formed a Firewise Communities/USA Board & submitted an application to become nationally recognized

Planning is now in process to update activities for the current year. The DNR has been of particularly great help in encouraging and assisting our community. We intend to continue our wildfire safety improvement efforts for many years to come.