A summary from April’s meeting.

Chair Judy Foritano introduced Jeff Gales of the U. S. Lighthouse Society and Jeff introduced Chad Kaiser who works with him at the lighthouse. They distributed photos of the lighthouse and associated buildings and Jeff talked about the U. S. Lighthouse Society’s plans for improving and maintaining the buildings and property and about the availability of the Keeper’s Home as a vacation rental.

Dennis Cziske told of the significant impact of individual messages to the legislators about the plans for the ferry system and urged everyone to stay informed and continue to contact their state representatives. Judy Roupe thanked him for his hard work on behalf of her community and all of us.

Cindy McDermott asked Pete Sullivan if he was aware of a prior request to the county for a barrier along a curve on Buck Lake Road where cars sometimes go off the road and into the adjoining property. Pete said he was not and would look into it. Ken Hanson, editor of the Kingston Community News, said that there is now a calendar on the Herald and Kingston Community News web sites that allows entry from viewers. Items on the calendar will be included in the printed newspapers according to their regular deadlines.

Elizabeth Wilson of Olympic Resources reported that they have made further cut backs and layoffs. They have segregated their Kitsap County holdings into 20 acre parcels, which is common among large land owners. It does not change their policy for being able to cluster and leave open spaces.

The next regular meeting of GHAAC will be at 7 p.m. on May 12 at the Great Hansville Community Center.

Contributed by GHAAC Secretary Bonnie Isaacs