November 28, 2025 – General Election Update
The final certification of the 2025 General Election took place on November 25, 2025.
August 14, 2025 – New Jefferson County Parks & Recreation District #1 Commissioner
June 14, 2025 – Parks & Recreation District #1 Commissioner #5 Vacancy
Since Richard Hull is no longer a resident of Jefferson County and Parks & Recreation District #1, there is a Commissioner vacancy on the Board. A job description of the Commissioner position is available on the toandos.org website. The following describes the process for the appointment of a new Commissioner by the current Board.
1) If you are interested in being considered for this position, please contact Board Chairperson Dennis Schmitt at 360-301-4281 or dscs1996@aol.com. The deadline for expressing interest is July 7, 2025.
2) All interested persons will be invited to attend the regular meeting of the Board on August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm. Each person will be interviewed separately for the position. The Board’s decision will be announced after the meeting.
3) The new appointment for Commissioner #5 will serve until the certification of the November 2027 election. Although the new Commissioner will potentially be completing Richard Hull’s full term of office, the individual must choose to place themselves on the November 2027 Jefferson County ballot for a vote by the Parks & Recreation District #1 residents. This Commissioner #5 election is for a “short and full term”. If elected, the individual will serve a “short term” until December 31, 2027 thus finishing Richard’s term. The individual will then serve a new “full term” from January 1, 2028 to December 31, 2031. The appointed Commissioner #5 can choose not to run in the November 2027 election.
Thank you for your consideration of serving your community through a position on the Parks & Recreation District #1 Board.
The Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
Dennis Schmitt, Chairperson
Thane Grooms
Norm Johnson
Cathy Bohman
May 22, 2025 – Dogs at the Community Center
A friendly reminder about bringing your dog to the Community Center.
We follow Jefferson County regulations: Jefferson County Code 12.25.170(3)
All domestic animals and service animals must be kept on a leash of 8 feet or less in length, and under control of the owner or owner’s designee at all times while in a park. Horses must be in control of the owner by rope or reins.
Animal control is assigned to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office.
We trust that our Toandos Peninsula residents will respect the well-being and enjoyment of all. Thank you!
Your Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
April 2, 2025 – Important: Narcan Box Installation at Community Center
Dear Members of the Coyle Community,
We are writing to inform you that we have installed a Narcan (naloxone) box at the community center. This initiative has been taken to provide our community with an easily accessible resource in the event of an opioid overdose.
Opioid overdoses can happen to anyone, and Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose. By having a Narcan box readily available, we aim to increase the chances of saving a life in an emergency.
We encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the location of the box and how to administer Narcan. Information and instructions are posted on and inside the box.
We believe this is a vital step in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Your Quilcene/Coyle Fire and Rescue Team
March 14, 2025 – Upcoming Parks & Recreation District #1 Commissioner Vacancy
In the upcoming months there will be an opening for a new Parks & Recreation District #1 Commissioner. As Richard Hull leaves his position, the P&R Board will be appointing an individual to fill the remainder of his term. If you are interested in finding out more about the Commissioner position, we encourage you to read the Commissioner Position Description posted on the toandos.org website. Attending a P&R Board meeting will provide you with an opportunity to observe the work of the commissioners. The meeting is held at 6:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Community Center.
As residents of Parks & Recreation District #1, we appreciate your consideration of this vacancy. We will keep the community informed as to the appointment timeline.
Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
June 21, 2024- Summer at the LBJ Community Center!
Summer has come to the Coyle as well as to your LBJ Community Center!
We want to remind you of the many outdoor opportunities your Center provides…
- A covered gazebo with a grill for a picnic time (bring your own briquettes)
- Outdoor picnic tables for your use
- A firepit with seating available for use unless a county burn ban is in effect (bring your own wood)
- A sport court with an adjustable basketball hoop and a new pickleball net
- An exercise station with SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) simple exercises
- The P-Patch Community Garden – for more information contact Joanmarie Eggert at JoanmarieGE@gmail.com or 206-225-7505
- Wireless internet access
- Portable sport equipment for soccer, bocce ball, corn hole, basketball and pickleball paddles and balls
- New portable play equipment for preschool aged children: playground balls, a crawl tunnel, parachute, bean bag toss game, bowling game, balance beam
Please note:
The use of the Community Center grounds is open to all residents on a first come, first served basis.
All sport/play equipment is kept in the blue shed for the community’s use. Please be respectful of the equipment and return it to the shed immediately after use for your next neighbor to enjoy.
With increased activity around the Center please drive and park with care, being especially aware of children possibly being in the area. If you are on the grounds with young children, there are two portable “SLOW – Kids at Play” sign boards that you may place by the back parking lot entrances if you wish. The signs are kept in the blue shed.
Please take all trash with you when you leave.
Enjoy your time at your LBJ Community Center!
We hope to see you at the public input meeting at 1:00pm on Sunday!
Your Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
Richard Hull, Chair
Cathy Bohman
Thane Grooms
Norm Johnson
Dennis Schmitt
**Discover more Community Center information at toandos.org
June 12, 2024- Pickleball Upgrade
The pickleball court at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center is getting an upgrade. New in-ground posts and net are be installed over the next week.
For the time being, the old posts and net have been removed.
April 18, 2023- Commissioner Position Opening
March 2023- Appointment of Thane Grooms as Commissioner
With the unfortunate death of Larry Robinson, Thane Grooms was appointed on March 14, 2023 to complete Larry’s term as Commissioner. As announced below, Thane also serves as Building Manager for The Laurel B. Johnson Community Center.
The Commissioners and the Toandos community owe a great debt of gratitude to Larry Robinson for his service of over 20 years as Commissioner and as Building Manager and Chair of The Board. His leadership and service to the community will be sorely missed.
February 2023- Building And Grounds Manager Transition
May 24, 2021 – Community Center Is Now Open!
- Indoor maximum of 30 people (50% of capacity)
- Outdoor maximum of 150 people
- Approved face coverings over the nose and mouth are required indoors, except while eating and drinking
- Face coverings are not required for outdoor events although unvaccinated individuals and those who are immunosuppressed are advised to maintain physical distancing from non-household members and masking is recommended if distancing cannot be maintained.
- Indoor events in which ALL participants are verified to be fully immunized with a COVID vaccination (14 days after the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or 14 days after a single dose of J&J Janssen vaccine) are exempt from the masking mandate. Proof of COVID vaccination is a copy of a CDC vaccination card or a copy of a Washington Immunization Information System (WAIIS) record of vaccination.
- Maximum of 10 people per table with tables set a minimum of 6 feet apart
- Doors open for adequate air circulation, if feasible. Fans remain on.
- Provide a hand sanitizing station
- Sanitize solution readily available; frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces
- Sanitize facility before and after event (wipe down tables/chairs/counters/bathroom counters and sinks)
- Attendance sheet (name and phone number) kept for 28 days
March 12, 2021 – Update
It’s been a long, pandemic year!
One year ago the LBJ Community Center was closed to comply with Governor Inslee’s COVID 19 restrictions. However, the electricity and water stayed on so that our community could continue to use the outdoor facilities. Folks without water access on their property continued to fill up their containers at the Center. The P-Patch garden flourished with water and the care of our local gardeners. Folks used the picnic tables, gazebo, fire pit, sport court and exercise station with masks and social distancing. The Center became an additional site for weekly Food Bank distribution of extra USDA food resources from May 26 to August 3. The Jefferson County Bookmobile faithfully serviced our community each week. The Center remained ready to become an Emergency Resource Center in the event of a major disaster.
During this past year, we have maintained and upgraded the Center. The entire inside of the Center received a fresh coat of paint. Through the Jefferson County Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) we received two partnership grants to provide ADA parking in the front lot and ADA Automatic Door Openers for both restrooms. The work has now been completed on both projects. Through the years, several grants have enabled us to make the Center now fully accessible to all. Where does the grant money come from, you might ask??? Throughout Washington State, each time someone parks illegally in an ADA parking spot, $100 of that fine goes into a state fund set aside to improve the accessibility of public lands and buildings. Counties across the state apply for grants through their local ACAC . Colleen & Roland Faragher-Horwell served as members of the ACAC for several years, representing the Toandos Peninsula and bringing awareness of the needs within our area.
During this past challenging year we are grateful for our community, where neighbors reached out to neighbors to provide grocery/pharmacy runs, meals, rides to appointments, assistance with a household/property crisis, check-ins by phone to see how life was going…truly making a difference in the health and well-being of our community! Thank you!
We are as anxious as you all are to once again open up the Center for gatherings. As soon as the Governor’s guidelines allow, we will let you know when we can come together as a community at our Center.
Be safe & stay healthy!
Your Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
August 6-8, 2020 – ADA Parking Project – LBJ Community Center
April 2020 – COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED TO PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, the Community Center is closed to the public until Washington State Governor Inslee releases the restriction on group events.
MARCH 2020 – COMMUNITY CENTER REDUCED AVAILABILITY & EVENT CANCELLATIONS THIS MONTH
Toandos neighbors, the Corona virus threat is real and much is unknown about transmission. Following recommendations from local Public Health Departments and the U.S. Center for Disease Control to avoid large group events, the Laurel B. Johnson Coyle Community Center Commissioners have decided to close The Center to all groups over 10 persons for the month of March. We will reevaluate the situation at the end of March. Most impacted are the weekly Thursday lunches, which are cancelled for the month. The usual activities involving fewer than 10 participants are not cancelled. Let’s hope the Corona virus infection rate diminishes so we can again host all community activities.
NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT – PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT #1 LEVY RENEWAL
On the November 5, 2019 General Election Ballot, you will be asked to vote on a property tax levy to fund the operation of the Laurel B. Johnson (Coyle) Community Center. This levy is NOT AN INCREASE from the existing levy approved in 2013, rather the proposed levy is a continuation of the current rate through the next six years.
In order for you to make an informed decision, here are some facts about your Coyle Community Center.
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A Meeting Place At least 8 organizations use the Center for routine meetings. Occasional county or other community meetings meet at the Center throughout the year.
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Community Luncheons Each Thursday morning a rotating team of volunteers prepares a free meal to serve at our noon lunch, a weekly time to connect with neighbors. A community feast was held on Thanksgiving Day.
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Water Source Water is available to Coyle community residents who currently do not have a water supply on their property.
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Center Accessibility A partnership grant was received from the Washington State Accessible Community Action Committee to install new ADA compliant door thresholds and two new ADA automatic door openers. In addition, accessible pathways now connect the rear patio, gazebo, fire pit and sport court.
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Community Dinners The Coyle Women’s Club uses the Center to provide delicious community dinners which are great times for building friendships among neighbors. CWC also sponsors a Game Day each month.
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Community Concerts The Center provides the venue for “Concerts in the Woods” twice a month.
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Emergency Preparedness The Center is designated as a county emergency shelter and a landing zone site for needed medevac airlifts. The Center partners with the Toandos Emergency Preparedness Association’s (TEPA) efforts to be an Emergency Response Center ready to assist in the event of a major disaster. TEPA sponsors numerous educational classes and drills at the Center.
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Healthy Living Through a partnership grant with Jefferson Healthcare, the sport court for basketball/pickle ball/volleyball and an exercise station was constructed. Yoga classes provide an additional exercise opportunity for our community.
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Toandos P-Patch The Center provides space, water and some funding for the Toandos P-Patch community garden.
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Jefferson County Library The library provides a weekly Bookmobile visit, a “Read & Return” collection of books within the Center, as well as lending seeds for personal gardens.
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Outdoor Gathering The Center has an outdoor picnic area with wooden picnic tables, a gazebo with a grill & tables, as well as a fire pit.
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Staying Connected The Center provides 24/7 access to free Wi-Fi, as well as an operational Ham Radio repeater station.
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Maintenance The facility and acreage is maintained and upgraded as needed. The Center’s kitchen is maintained to the highest Jefferson County Health Department standards and continues to pass all inspections.
The proposed levy will fund the continued operation and maintenance of the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center.
Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
Early September 2019- Things are changing!
What’s new around the LBJ Community Center? You many have noticed that a planned remodel of the rear wall is happening now at the Center. Construction work will be fully completed by mid-October. Pictures of the finished look will be posted when the work is done!
March 2019- The P-Patch Water Is Back On for the 2019 Growing Season!
January 2019 – Your LBJ Community Center Year in Review ~ 2018
As we begin a new year, we would like to take a moment to reflect with you on the use of your Community Center as a place for education, planning, gardening, meals, exercise, music and building relationships with neighbors. During 2018…
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Your facility was used for meetings of the Coyle Women’s Club, AA, Coyle Community Club, Toandos Emergency Preparedness, neighborhood groups, Fire Commissioners Board, Jefferson County Accessible Community Action Committee and the Parks & Recreation District #1 Board.
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Each Thursday morning, a rotating team of volunteers prepared a meal to serve at our noon community luncheons, a weekly time to connect with neighbors. A community feast was held on Thanksgiving Day.
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Water was available to Coyle community residents who currently do not have a water supply on their property.
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The front parking lot was graded along with the application of a fresh layer of gravel. Ditches along the hillside were cleaned out for adequate drainage.
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A partnership grant was received from the Washington State Accessible Community Action Committee to install new ADA compliant door thresholds and two new ADA automatic door openers. The work was completed in June.
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The Center provided the home for “Concerts in the Woods” twice a month, using at times an outdoor venue during the summer. Many folks enjoyed the variety of musical styles.
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The Center provided 24/7 access to free Wi Fi.
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The Jefferson County Library Bookmobile came to the Center each Monday from 10:00 – 11:30am.
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The Coyle Women’s Club provided delicious community dinners, often to over-flowing crowds…great times for building friendships among neighbors! CWC also sponsored a Soup & Games event each month.
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In early spring, the Jefferson County Library began to offer a “Read & Return” selection of books on the new bookcase inside the Center. Simply choose a book you like, take it home for a relaxing read and return it to the shelf. Books/Magazines available for all ages. The book selections are refreshed every few weeks.
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New games/puzzles/hands-on activities were added to the bookshelf for all ages.
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The Toandos P-Patch community garden grew many delicious vegetables, fruits and flowers during the summer season. This fall they received a grant from the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club to assist with new fencing which will be installed in the spring of 2019.
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The Center partnered with the Toandos Emergency Preparedness efforts to be a place ready to assist in the event of a major emergency.
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The kitchen was maintained to the highest Jefferson County Health Department standards. In July the facility passed inspection with a 100% rating. We are grateful for the faithful work of our team of kitchen managers and all certified volunteers who use our kitchen facility and keep it clean!
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A new pamphlet rack was installed with updated information about community/county resources and library events.
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The Toandos Emergency Preparedness Committee sponsored numerous educational events, Map Your Neighborhood meetings, emergency disaster drills and a fundraiser dinner/auction. In December, the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management held a “Community Emergency Response Team” (CERT) 4 –day certification class for folks on the Toandos Peninsula.
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Yoga classes provided an exercise opportunity twice a week for the community. Folks enjoyed the sport court for basketball and pickle ball, the exercise station and the variety of sport equipment located in the blue shed.
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We continue to explore partnership grants to upgrade our facility, particularly in regards to accessibility for all.
To discover more about the happenings at your Center, please visit our website at www.toandos.org.
Thank you for faithfully supporting your Community Center!
Happy New Year!!
Your Jefferson County Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
August 2018 – Your LBJ Community Center ~ Mid-Year Review
Since January…
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Your facility was used for meetings of the Coyle Women’s Club, AA, Coyle Community Club, Toandos Emergency Preparedness, neighborhood groups, Fire Commissioners Board, and the Jefferson County Accessible Community Action Committee.
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The health and well-being of our community has been enhanced through the weekly Thursday community luncheons, Yoga classes and 24/7 access to free WiFi.
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A partnership grant was received from the Washington State Accessible Community Action Committee to install new ADA compliant door thresholds and two new ADA automatic door openers. The work was completed in June.
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The Jefferson County Library Bookmobile now comes to the Center every Monday from 10:00 – 11:30am. Note: When family/friends are visiting, they can check out books on your card and even sign up for the summer reading program.
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The Coyle Women’s Club sponsored community dinners and Soup & Games.
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The Center provided the venue for “Concerts in the Woods” several times a month, with an outdoor Square Dance in July.
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The Jefferson County Library now offers a “Read & Return” selection of books on the bookcase inside the Center. Simply choose a book you like, take it home for a relaxing read and return it to the shelf. Books/Magazines available for all ages. The book selections are refreshed every few weeks.
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New games/puzzles/hands-on activities were added to the bookshelf for all ages.
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The Toandos P-Patch community garden is growing many delicious vegetables, fruits and flowers during this summer season.
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The kitchen was maintained to the highest Jefferson County Health Department standards. In July the facility passed inspection with a 100% rating.
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A new pamphlet rack was installed with updated information about community/county resources and library events.
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The Toandos Emergency Preparedness Committee sponsored numerous educational events, Map Your Neighborhood meetings, emergency disaster drills and a fundraiser dinner/auction.
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Folks enjoyed the sport court for basketball and pickle ball, the exercise station and the variety of sport equipment located in the blue shed.
Thank you for your faithful support of our Community Center! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Your Jefferson County Parks & Recreation District #1 Board
February 2018 – Toandos Emergency Preparedness Funding!
Great news! As of February, 2018, $2,462.00 has been raised through donations by the Coyle community for emergency preparedness to further enhance our capability as an emergency shelter. And more great news. The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation District 1 (runs the Coyle Community Center) has matched the amount of these funds!!! The money will be used to purchase medical supplies to be used by the several physicians, nurses and EMT individuals that live in the Coyle area to treat injuries if Jefferson Fire and Rescue cannot reach us. Additionally, the funds will be used to purchase emergency food (for example, MREs and freeze-dried meals) and water purification supplies.
The Parks and Recreation commissioners also authorized purchase of 5 strong tables that could serve to triage the injured as well as to serve for routine eating at The Center.
These purchases will put our community in a much better state of preparedness for a serious event such as an earthquake.
December 2017 – Your LBJ Community Center ~ Year in Review
During 2017…
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Your facility was used for meetings of the Coyle Women’s Club, AA, Coyle Community Club, Toandos Emergency Preparedness, Ham Radio training, neighborhood groups, Donuts with a Cop/Sheriff’s Department, Fire Commissioners Board, the Jefferson County Accessible Community Action Committee and a wedding celebration
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The health and well-being of our community was enhanced through the weekly Thursday community luncheons, women’s self-defense classes, Yoga classes and access to free WiFi.
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The Jefferson County Library Bookmobile came to the Center twice a month
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The Coyle Women’s Club sponsored community dinners, Soup & Games, an Emergency Preparedness fundraiser, a Taste of Preparedness event and memorial gatherings
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The Center provided the venue for “Concerts in the Woods” twice a month
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A new sport court (basketball/volleyball/pickleball), exercise station and fencing was installed through a partnership grant from Jefferson Healthcare
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Accessible pathways were installed from the rear patio to the gazebo, picnic tables, fire pit and sport court area
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The Toandos P-Patch community garden grew many delicious vegetables, fruits and flowers during the summer season and also added a new community section for vegetables and fruit trees in partnership with grants from Jefferson County Master Gardeners and the Quilcene Brinnon Garden Club
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A partnership grant was received from the Washington State Accessible Community Action Committee to install new ADA compliant door thresholds and two ADA automatic door openers. The work will be completed in 2018.
Thank you for your support of the Community Center this past year!
Your Jefferson County Parks & Recreation District #1 Board.
Summer 2017 – LBJ Community Center now has Accessible Pathways!
Thanks to the support of Park & Recreation District #1, the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center now has accessible pathways connecting the rear patio to the gazebo, wooden picnic table, parking lot, fire pit area and the new sport court. The path also eases the transition on & off the cement patio. This new improvement will enhance the mobility of everyone using the Center. A special word of thanks to Colleen & Roland Faragher-Horwell for working with Cathy Bohman on the pathway design. Thank you to Derek Franson Trucking & Excavating for a great job installing the pathway. Enjoy!
Summer 2017 – New Sport Court Is Here!
Whoopee Folks, the sport court and exercise station at the Coyle Community Center are completed (see photos below). The adjustable basketball hoop is up and the net can be easily set for pickle ball (32 inches) or badminton (60 inches). There is a bin in the shed that contains 4 pickle ball rackets and balls, 4 badminton rackets and shuttlecocks, a lightweight basketball, a volley ball and a kiddie soccer ball and two goals. PLEASE RETURN THESE ITEMS TO THE BIN AND LATCH THE SHED DOOR WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED. The exercise station contains instruction signs for a variety of exercises appropriate for the equipment. Enjoy the sport court and exercise station at your own risk. Please be careful.Thanks to the following Toandos volunteers for their work in completion of the facilities: Cathy and HR Bohman, Wendy and Rob Stafford, Dennis Schmitt, Richard Hull, Gary Emer and Jackie Gardner. Special heroes were Richard Hull and Dennis Schmitt for their installation of the split rail fencing and Cathy and HR Bohman for the installation of the exercise station.This very exciting project will provide both young and old opportunities for free outdoor exercise and entertainment. We wish to thank Jefferson Healthcare and Jefferson County Parks and Recreation District 1 for their financial support.
Prior photos of the progress:
June, 2017 – Basket Ball Hoop being installed
July 2017 – New court striping in place!
June, 2017 – Some Coyle Boys playing badminton
June, 2017 – Coyle boys playing basketball
January, 2017 – “Outstanding in his Field” – Gary Elmer indicates the upcoming location of the new sport court.
P & R #1, Laurel B. Johnson Community Center 