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BROWNIES FROM THE Belfair area are seen getting ready to put on a
program for members of Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary last Sunday
at the Masonic Temple in Belfair.
Now things can start
moving with Theler estate
A final hearing on the Sam
Theler estate was held last Friday
in Superior Court of Mason
County in Shelton and the court
was given approval for the final
distribution of the estate to
individuals and to the trusts for
the benefit of Theler's sister, local
Boy and Girl Scouts and the
North Mason School District.
Distribution will be made by
the trust department of People's
National Bank of Seattle, which
~ill serve as trustee of the estate.
Two men from the trust
department, Dave Toner and Ed
Hughes, were present at the court
session, along with estate
attorney, Jim Arthur. The trio
later met in Belfair with School
Superintendent Norm Sanders to
review the estates' accounting. A
meeting is planned for the
trustees and North Mason School
Board in January to begin plans
for use of the 71-acre piece of
property left to the school district
in Theler's will.
The land, which is across the
highway from Belfair Elementary,
adjacent to the Mary Theler
playfield, extends to the Canal
and is to be used for a recreation
center according to the will. A
committee composed of local
citizens has been formed to help
the trustees determine what shall
be incorporated in the recreation
center.
It was noted by the two
trustees, as they passed through
Belfair, that they had recently
sold the old Jewel-Pacific building
in town to Puget Sound National
Bank as a site for a new bank
building. The property was part
of the land involved in the Sam
Theler estate.
PeeWees set to sell
trees to raise $$$
Pee Wees are opening their
Christmas Tree lot Thursday, Dec.
9 at the Belfair Thriftway. Gerald
Hunter reminds everyone that Pee
Wees must be a self-supporting
organization and the tree lot is
one of many projects the boys
will be working on.
Basketball workouts are now
being held every night ill the
eleme,atary school gym. Games
are scheduled for every Tuesday
and Thursday, starting at 6:00
p.m. and, of course, the
community is always welcome.
"These boys are really
working, we hope the community
turns out to support them", one
of the members commented to
this reporter.
Don't forget to save your
papers. Numbers to call for pick
up are CR5-6710 and CR5-6751.
GRAPEVIEW PORT
A final budget hearing for the
Grapeview Port district is
scheduled for 2 p.m. December
17 in the Grapeview Firehall. It is
open to the public.
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• voice of Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, Tahuya, Mason Lake,
South Shore and North Shore.
Post Office Box 587, Belfair, Washington 98528
Telephone CR 5-6680
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BARBARA NELSON .......... Advertising Representative
Published by Shelton Publishing, Inc., Post Office Box 430,
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Subscription: $5.00 per year in Mason County; $6.00 per
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A survey will be made of all
three Allyn Port district
properties on North Shore before
blacktopping the launching ramp
area and parking site across the
road from the pier property is
contracted, it was decided at last
week's meeting of the Port
district commissioners.
Commissioner Harold Hillman
was instructed to bring statistics
on possible cost of surveying the
properties to the next meeting.
Leo Livingston, appearing on
the Board for the first time since
his election to the position in
November, said he felt filling and
grading of the launching area
should be done before
blacktopping is done. Otherwise,
he believes, the lower part of the
blacktop is going to eventually be
covered by sand from tidal action,
as part of the launch ramp now is.
lie said the ramp would have to
be raised if this were done. It was
noted by Commissioner Hillman
that the County Engineer has
recommended filling and grading
of the entrance to the property
from the highway.
Richard k. Butler of Sundt &
Assoc., insurers of Port district
property, was present to discuss
the policies. Twenty thousand
dollars worth of coverage for fir~
insurance on the Allyn dock is
being carried plus $16,000 fire
insurance on the rental house
owned by the Port district on
North Shore. All Port pro-perty is
covered for liability, he said.
The title search to find out
who owns the property on which
the Allyn dock is built is still not
completed. But a dye test of the
septic tank system of the North
Shore house was finally made
during the past month and
according to neighbors of the
property who were at the meeting
and had assisted in making the
test, the system drains directly
into the Canal. The
commissioners voted to have
Frank DeMiero put in a new
septic tank, a drain field and take
care of any changes in plumbing
which are necessary to meet
Health Department regulations•
"Other expenses for this
house are going to come up,"
declared Commissioner
Livingston. "'This house is going
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to be a White Elephant for the
Port district. It needs a new roof,
dry rot is showing up in the
floors, some of the siding is
rotten, the house needs painting,
it needs plumbing repairs and the
basement floods in heavy rains."
He advocated getting rid of the
house as soon as possible before it
costs the district too much
additional money. However
Commissioners Bill DeMiero and
Hillman seemed to think the only
immediate action that should be
taken was fixing the sewer system
so it could be rented to bring in
some money. Then, they said,
Letter to
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Editor, Huckleberry Herald:
For the last two and a halt'
years the Youth Center was a
thought, a weekly job and
somewhat of a dream and now,
with its opening, it is many
answered prayers and a credit to
our community. There is still
work to be done but for all
intents and purposes, it is
operating on schedule.
As building chairman, i am
overjoyed at its completion and
humbly thankful and indebted to
so" many people for their work,
their time, their thoughtfulness
on Wednesday nights. There are
too many people to mention
individuals.
Building a building is one
thing, having a Youth Center is
something else. It will take the
support of our community to
insure that this building will be
used for its intent.
The Belfair Community
Church has sponsored th~ Youth
Center and its direction is in the
hands of youth-community-
minded people. Anyone having
questions regarding its function or
who would care to help in any
capacity, may contact the Church
or Youth Center directors.
Last of all, many thanks to
Lou DonneU for the coverage and
publicity she has given us through
the Huckleberry Herald. The
Youth Center has already had lots
of use by the young people.
Harlau Olson
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Are super seaports in
Washington's future? Answers to
this question will be explored by
experts Wednesday, January 5,
during a symposium at the
Sea-Tac Motor Inn.
Speakers from federal, state
and local organizations have
accepted invitations to be on the
program sponsored by the
Washington Resources Council,
the League of Women Voters, the
Associatlon of Washington
Business, and Washington State
University's Cooperative
Extension Service.
Armour Armstrong, chief of
the office of ports, U. S.
Department of Commerce,
Washington, D.C., will keynote
the program by discussing the
economic impact of super ports.
A featured speaker at the noon
luncheon will be lan S. Ross,
president of the Swan Wooster
Engineering Company, Ltd.,
Vancouver, B.C.
Joe Buhaly, WSU Extension
specialist and chairman of the
planning committee, said
reservations are being requested
on or before December 27 and
should be mailed to Ralph
Roffler, vice president of the
Washington Resources Council,
Security State Bank, Chehalis.
they will face any additional
problems. Livingston agreed with
the urgent necessity of repairing
the drainage problems which have
brought complaints from him and
other neighbors of the property
for several months.
It was announced that the
North Shore dock is being built
and put together and will be
brought in by barge before
Christmas.
Harold Hillman was elected
president of the Board and Bill
DeMiero as secretary. Ellen
Palmer will remain as clerk.
Stolen Poodle killed
Last week a little black
poodle, red ribbons still in his
newly-trimmed hair, was found
dead lying alongside Highway 3
just north of Belfair. It was a sad
ending for the dog's owner who
had been searching for the small
dog ever since it had been stolen,
along with the owner's car, from
the Bremerton area.
The car was picked up by
Bremerton police a couple of days
after it was stolen and the
juveniles who were taken into
custody for theft of the vehicle
reported that they had let the
poodle out of the car in the
Belfair area. According to the
owner, the little dog was not used
to being outside by itself and had
no idea of the danger of traffic.
What the owner had feared,
happened• The little dog was
evidently hit as it crossed the
busy highway leading to
Bremerton.
EASTERN STAR
Belfair Chapter O.E.S. Social
Club will hold their annual
Christmas party on Wednesday,
Dec. 15, at the home of Mrs.
keoma Kager.
Assisting with the 12:30
luncheon will be Mesdames Elsie
Anderson, Joyce lson, Ruth
Pennebera, Susan Schlange and
Alma Sundstrom.
There will be a dollar gift
exchange followed by playing of
games.
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Jr. High
By KATHIE McKAIG
The North Mason Junior High
wrestling team toppled Goodman
School last week. We gave them
18 points in forfeits but still won
with a score of 41 to 37. Our
reserve team won with a very
satisfying score of 45 to 21.
The boys who won their
matches are Marly Hillis, Dan
Washburn, Steve Speer, Jim Lane,
Jim Baldy, Doug Dillenburg, Jim
Van Horn, Steve Griffey, Gene
Huguenin, Guy Patrick, David
Updike, Casey Caughie, John
Moyer, Brad Veach, MIKe Dibley,
David Dixon, and Loren Chilton.
Mr. Burrell's home room class
challenged the Junior High
faculty in a game of scooter
football for a money-raising
project. The cost was 10c to see
the teachers beat the students.
The scboters were a little small
for some of the faculty and
staying on them was a little
difficult. But in spite of the
obstacles the final score was 10 to
9.
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Travelers down our shore can
see that some of our more
Christmas-spirited neighbors have
been out decorating and have
their Christmas lights up. It's a
wonderful reminder of the happy
holidays soon to come. We're
interested in hearing about special
family traditions and invite
anyone to call and share their
ideas. Did you know that a bird's
nest nestled in the Christmas tree
brought good luck for the coming
year? I've been told that it's an
old Swedish tradition.
Late birthday wishes go to
Wayne Allen who celebrated with
his family on Nov. 28th.
The Chuck Kovack family had
Menu For
North Mason
Schools
Dec. 13-17
MONDAY -- Sloppy Joe, cole
slaw, jello fruit dessert and
milk.
TUESDAY -- Cream of potato'
soup, grilled cheese sandwich,
carrot & celery sticks, brownie
and milk.
WEDNESDAY -- Goulash,
tossed green salad, spinach,
bread & butter, fruit and milk.
THURSDAY -- Christmas
surprise dinner.
FRIDAY --Pizza, tossed salad,
buttered carrots, banana
pudding and milk.
Sound
National Bank
The hometown bank.
a special Thanksgiving this year
with the recent addition of two
new grandchildren.
On Sept. 4th, their daughter,
Deanna, and her husband Fred
became the proud parents of a
baby girl, Julie Ann.
The Kovack's son, Ken and
his wife Georgia had a
Thanksgiving child born on Nov.
23yd. Their son is Timothy John.
The Kovacks holiday was even
more wonderful with the arrival
of Mrs. Despina Lambaditou,
Georgia's mother, who traveled
from Greece to help with her new
grandchild.
There is a delightful job
awaiting some special person who
enjoys children. The Belfair
Elementary School is looking for
someone who would like to work
from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. each
school day as a noontime aide.
The children need some
supervising on the playground or
gym at noon while their teachers
eat lunch and prepare for
afternoon classes. The pay is
$2.10 per hour and interested
persons may call the elementary
school at CR 5-2881.
For Tex Stirling the ! 6th hole
of the Alderbrook Golf Course is
one to be remembered. On Dec. 2
he hit his first hole-in-one while
playing with Tish Jensen, Frances
Johnson and his wife Evalyn.
Congratulations! Editor's Note:
Yes, I'd heard about it - I don't
remember where - maybe from
Walter Cronkite's news program
that evening?
Bill and Francine Hughes,
former residents of the South
Shore, have 'had their building
plans approved and have their
new house under construction at
Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club.
We're glad to hear they'll be back
in the Belfair area.
The Bob Wethern family of
Portland spent the Thanksgiving
holidays at their new summer
home near Sunset Beach.
If you were up early last
Friday morning you saw a few
snow flakes falling. Perhaps we'll
have a white Christmas?
Including Clairol's new Air Dryer
Brush. (Styling dryer.) Go from
'wet to wonderful'
in minutes!
Expert
Prescription
Servke
9 - 7 Weekdays -- I 0 - 4 Sundays
9 - 8 Fridays
B/kg,/k K PaWt..
CR5-6305
Rose Kirby is finally home
from the hospital. In talking to
her she expressed the wish that I
would thank everyone for her
who sent her cards and especially
the Gaetanas for the lovely
flowers.
The Don Shelgren household
of Lakeland Village was the scene
of a birthday dinner for Phill
Rarey, Madilyn's father, Sunday
evening the 28th of November.
Mrs. Gladys Taylor, an old family
friend was there, besides the guest
of honor and his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Euper and
family (formerly of Victor) have
moved to Michigan. A family with
7 children have moved into the
house the Eupers vacated.
Now this message is for all
you nice people who have nothing
else to do. The boys at Mission
Creek Youth Camp have
birthdays, too. Winona Hoppe is
recruiting women to bake a
birthday cake once in a while. It's
really quite fun and the boys
appreciate the home-made cake.
Winona's phone number is
CR5-6488.
Chuck Mustain is in the
Sacramento, Calif. area for the
time being. What are you doing
besides selling trees, Chuck?
The Don Anderson lamily
from LakeLand Village had visitors
from California late in November.
Betty Morrison, daughter Terri,
and son Gene came up here from
Yuba City to visit.
LakeLand Village has a new
Golf Course Superintendent. Mr.
John Eby, his wife Joan and
children Johnnie, Julie and
Jennifer are new residents. The
Village feels pretty lucky having
Mr. Eby as their Superintendent.
Mrs. Rollen Baker and Mrs.
Emil Gaetana went to Tacoma
and bought the paint Rvr the
meeting room of the firehall in
Allyn. Now, all that's left to do is
the manual labor of painting.
It's been kind of hectic
around our house the past few
weeks. I've been going to
Bremerton two nights a week
taking instructor's Training in
American Red Cross First Aid. I
finally passed the course so now I
can stay home for awhile. That's
quite a joke, eh Richard?
How about this? Phyllis
Mustain finally got a new set of
tires for her car. It's about time,
when the threads start showing
through, I start getting scared.
The Eickmeyers of Victor
ended up with 19 people for
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Thanksgiving dinner• Anyway you
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look at it, that's a lot of people, ill
Pat Medeiros and Faye Harder
of the Allyn House spent two
days at Providence Heights
attending a nursing home seminar
on leadership qualities. From
talking to Pat it sounds like an ~
interesting two days.
Friday the 26th of November
representatives attended a
one-day workshop on "the
proposed State Board of
Education Rules and Regulations
prescribing the substantive and
procedural due process guarantees
of pupils in the common
schools." This rrieans the rights
and responsibilities of students
and the hearings and due process
of students. Anyway, that's what
I think it means.
Speaking of workshops,
Phyllis Mustain, Mr. Ken
Anderson, and Miss Baker, a first
grade teacher, traveled to Tacoma
one day last week to attend a
workshop on "New Directions in
Kindergarten Education." Phyllis
told me that "at the present time
there is no general source of funds
for an early childhood education
program. Kindergartens in the
State are funded at a very low
5/10 weighted pupil ratio, making
Kindergarten a levy football."
Until it is a state mandatory law
that children are required to have
some type of Kindergarten
training, it may seem to the voters
that school districts are
threatening when they are only
stating the financial facts. Five
questions were asked and sums up
the entire program: 1. What do
you believe about every child? 2.
What do you believe each teacher
should accomplish? 3. Each child
should learn-- 4. What Parents
are. 5. What you believe about the
environment in regards to the
young child. If everyone is
agreeable, I thought we might
take up each of these questions
one at "a time each week and
expound on them a little. So look
next week for No. 1.
Mike McLean and family are
leaving the area for Hayak. He'll
be working on the ski lift there.
Sounds kind of exciting and fun.
Cheri and Marcie were up
from Calif. to visit Bill and Millie
Huntington over the Thanksgiving
holiday.
PINOCHLE PARTY
A Pinochle Party, sponsored
by Twanoh Grange No. 1118, will
be held at their hall on Thursday,
December 9. Doors will open at
7:30 p.m. with play to begin at 8
p.m.
The public is invited to
attend. Prizes and refreshments
will be offered.
BOUGHS CONFISCATED
Two juveniles were stopped
November 29 by deputies of the
Sheriff's dept. and found to be
hauling a truckload of pint
boughs without a permit. Thc
boughs were confiscated.
21 people gathered at the Ted
Matson's for a family gathering.
In attendance were 3 brothers,
Mel, J-e,~,y-and John and families,
plus an uncle from Quilcene, and
Ted's parents from Clarkston. A
lot of food was consumed and a
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JESFIELD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTING • BUILDING
CABINET WORK • CONCRETE WORK
Ben Jesfield P.O. Box 1 1 Jim Jesfield
CR 5-2652 Belfair, Washington CR 6-6684
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SUNSET BEACH
and Union Oil
REG. GAS 35.9
PREM. 39.9
Open 10 to 10 Daily (Mon. I0 - 6)
Come and join us any day
through December 24, for a
cup of coffee to celebrate our
1st Anniversary in the "Gift
Shoppe."
I Chri: g i
whale of a good time was had by ]~
all. On Saturday the 27th, Diana I Candles, Rings, Gifts, Etc.
Matson gave her brother Kenny a I
]t
birthday party. His guests werem
Brian and Eric Peterson, Julie Living Christmas Trees
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Von Osten, Shari & Cathy Hamill
and Stacy McKean. Kenny is 7
years old and Diana was 9. She
gave the party for Kenny but it Open 7 Days A Week
was also her birthday. Happy
Birthday, you two. 9:30 a,m.-6:30 p.m.
Johnnie Baldy, Mike
Amacher, and Mr. Lackey and
other North Mason
FOR SAtE
Off-white Shantung, rainproof,
dressy coat. Size 14-16. (owner
lost weight so hardly wore it.)
Cost $45, sell $30.
CR5-2021
North Shore Rd.
CR5-2558
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