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Library's reading contest has Water group[
set to meet
lots of great prizes available
(Continued from page 1.)
book discussion and enjoy some
snacks. Hear about the author, find
suggestions for other great reads
and meet new friends. Featured
book: Surviving the Applewhites by
Stephanie Tolan. Limit 15. Sign-
up is required. The book may be
picked up beginning February 1.
Cosponsored by the Friends of the
North Mason Timberland Library.
The Belfair library presents
"Computer Adventures: Publisher
and Advanced Word," from 9:30 to
l l a.m. on Tuesday, February 20,
tbr adults. This class will intro-
duce the Publisher program, and
advanced tbrmatting techniques
and features m Word. Participants
should be comfortable with basic
computer use and word-processing
in the Word program. Because this
Chamber's gala
is this Saturday
The annual North Mason Cham-
ber of Commerce Installation Gala
is coming up fast. The event will be
held at Alderbrook this Saturday,
January 27.
Citizen and Business of the Year
awards will be announced at the
event. The President's Award and
the new OysterFest Award will also
be given during the event.
Chamber officials say that tick-
ets are going fast. Those that are
still planning on attending still
need to make reservations.
Alderbrook has set up a special
room rate [br chamber members of
just $89. Folks can get the special
rate by telling Alderbrook staff that
they are with the chamber of com-
merce and coming to the gala.
The event starts at 6 p.m., with
networking and mingling. A scrump-
tious dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Organizer's say the event should be
completed by about 9:15 p.m.
Those that would like to attend
the event should contact the cham-
ber's executive director, Frank Ken-
ny, to make a reservation by calling
him at 275-4267.
is a hands-on class, there is a limit
of seven participants. Sign-ups re-
quired; call (.360) 275-3232.
* The Timberland Regional Li-
brary Board of Trustees will have a
public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednes-
day, February 21, at the Centralia
Timberland Library, 110 South Sil-
ver Street, Centralia. The public is
encouraged to attend.
* The Belfhir library presents
Last Leaf Productions' Tiw Wolfs
Tale from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, February 22, tbr ages
4-12. In this play, the wolf gets to
tell his version of two fairy tales,
"The Three Little Pigs" and "Little
Red Riding Hood." See how things
looked from his perspective.
The Belfair library presents
,Junior PageTurners Book Club
from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday,
March 1, for ages 6-8. Meet for a
book chat, games, snacks and a
craft. Featured book: Some Frog by
Eve Bunting. Limit 15. Sign-up is
required. The book may be picked
up beginning February 25. Cospon-
sored by the Friends of the North
Mason Timberland Library.
ALL TIMBERLAND pro-
grams are free of charge unless
otherwise noted. Anyone needing
special accommodations to partic-
ipate in a library's program may
contact the library at least four
days in advance.
For information on any topic
or for help finding information re-
sources, the TRL Central Reference
librarians are available toll-free at
1-800-562-6022.
UW Dean's
List features
some locals
The University of Washington
has announced its dean's list for
the 2006 autumn quarter and sev-
eral students with local ties earned
that recognition.
To qualify for the dean's list, a
student must have completed at
least 12 graded credits and have
earned a grade-point average of at
least 3.50 out of a possible 4.0.
On the list this quarter are ju-
nior Jeff D. Eck of Allyn; senior
Jennifer Christeen Hovee and ju-
nior Lindsay Marie Wing, both of
Belfair; and seniors Anna Laura
Hoover, Danene Marie Jesionows-
ki, Ashley Helen Minaker, Amelia
Dale Wallace and H'ilma Maudi
Yantis and junior Emma Willa
Yantis, all of Grapeview.
speaker Teri King
ton Sea Grant organization.
King's topic will be "The
Native Plants to Control
water." The meeting will be
at 6 p.m. on Monday,
at the North Mason School
trict administrative offices,
on Campus Drive below the
school.
The Lower Hood Canal
shed Coalition is a group
citizens, businesses and
tatives from government
and the Skokomish Tribe
work to improve and protect
quality and quantity of fresh
marine waters in the lower
Canal watershed.
The presentations are free
charge and are aimed at local
meowners. For more
call the group's co-chairman,
Hager, at 275-0618.
Allyn View RV
Senior park
located in quaint
beach community.
Sound views.
Walk to shopping
and beach.
(360) 275-3120
More squares are
needed for Theler
Center quilt project
Last summer the Mary E.
Theler Community Center be-
gan a quilt project, planning
two theme quilts to be made by
members of the public. One quilt
was to be for permanent display
and one was to be auctioned off
as a fund-raiser.
The first quiltz'a truly out-
standing piece of workmanship,
is now on display at the center
and plans for the second one
are now under way. Prior ex-
perience is not necessary. To
make a square, go to the center
and, for a $10 fee, pick up the
instructions and three required
fabrics. Completion is required
by January 31. The center
is located at 22871 NE State
Route 3. For more infbrmation
call the center at 275-4898.
Literacy program in
need of volunteers
to serve as tutors
Mason County Literacy is
looking for volunteers to tutor in
adult basic education and GED
preparation.
Volunteers must be 18 and
able to pass a Washington State
Patrol background check. The
work is generally done at the
North Mason Timberland aRe-
gional Library in Belihir and vol-
unteers should be able to commit
to three to fbur hours per week
of work with their students. Of-
ficials say that volunteers must
also be patient and understand-
ing, and able to work with very
diverse sorts of students.
Those that would like more
information about the program
should contact Amy Olson at
360-621-5092.
Mason Transit asks Driving classes to
for more volunteers begin on February
to transport clients
Mason Transit is seeking vol-
unteer drivers in the North Mason
area to provide transportation for
citizens who are unable to use regu-
lar transit tbr essential medical-
care services outside of the county
such as kidney dialysis, cancer
treatment and other medical con-
cerns. Rides are also arranged for
nutritional services, social services
and shopping.
Transit officials say that pres-
ently a strong need exists tbr vol-
unteers in or near the Tahuya and
South Shore areas to transport cli-
ents to Kitsap County for kidney
dialysis treatments. Such appoint-
ments are scheduled around the
clock so wflunteers with unconven-
tional schedules are welcome.
Volunteers use their own vehi-
cles, are reimbursed and participate
as often or as seldom as personal
schedules will allow. Vehicle insur-
ance as well as a good driving record
are required for all volunteers.
Those that are interested in vol-
unteering should contact Mason
Transit at 1-800-281-9434 for more
infiwmation on how to get started.
21 at high school
Driver education classes are
slated to begin at North Ma-
son High School on February
21. The eight-week course costs
$300 with classroom instruc-
tion offered on Mondays through
Wednesdays after school, and
drives scheduled for Thursdays
through Saturdays outside of
class time. For more information
call the high school at 277-2303.
Recycling old cell
phones and ink-jet
cartridges in Belfair
Cell phones and ink-jet cartridg-
es can now be recycled in Belfair.
Cell phones themselves contain
at least eight toxic chemicals and
if discarded in a landfill, each one
can potentially contaminate up to
34,874 gallons of water. Recycling is
sponsored through Belfair's Pacific
Northwest Salmon Center and sev-
eral local businesses have drop-box-
es ibr used phones and ink-jet car-
tridges. For more information call
the Salmon Center at 275-2763.
Gala evening will
benefit Shining Star
scholarship fund
The first annual Marissa
Goodell Shining Star Scholar-
ship Evening is set to begin at
6 p.m. on February 18 at the A1-
derbrook Resort and Spa.
The event will include a no-
host bar, music, a gourmet din-
ner and will also name the win-
ner of the first Shining Star Hu-
manitarian Award. Reservations
are required by February 5, and
the cost of the evening is $75
per person. Proceeds will ben-
efit scholarships to North Mason
High School students. For more
information call Dan Goodell at
275-9505.
SHOOTING STAR
"Where You're The star'
All occasions Corn
New luxury stretch limoS
5 star service
24 hours
Airport
Service
$75
2 tI I 0
hwalions
Our
Un
Serving anyone livhg
in Mason or Gno's Harbor
526 W. Cedar St., Shelton
2948 Olympic Hwy. N.,
426-9701
www.ourcu.com
Septic Tank Sales Installs Repairs Pumps Baffles Repaired
Risers Installed Ditches for Water, Electric & Telephone
Drain Fields Curtain & Foundation Drains ° Foundation DigoutS
Misc. Clearing Gravel Perc Holes Designs Available
Librarylscalendar s iP ,,- .- .-..- ]1 ; -- i -,. --
celebrate 40 years, I
support programs I ,I I
The North Mason Timberland |
Regional Library is selling art cal-
endars in celebration of their 40th |
anniversary.
The calendars feature pen-and- r ma
ink drawings of local landmarks I
and a brief history of the local
Friends of the Library group. The |
I
, I n ..._...offo.r.a/
I
I An in-county subscription
I brings you the news for
I only 59 cents per week.
I
|
$10 price tag supports library activ-
ities, including reading programs.
For more information, drop by the
library, located at 23081 NE State
Route 3, or call 275-3232.
I
I Name:
I Address: ....
I
City:
I
;:) $31 in County
| ’) $45 in Washington State
| Mail with ch(,ck to: ThcJournal
PO Box 430
Shehon, WA 98584
I'd like a one year subscription mailed to the following address:
, ,,J
i'm Iovin' if
State: Zip:
() $45 Elma or Bremerton address
O $55 out of state
I
Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, January 25, 2007
J
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Questions? Call 360.426.444
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Library's reading contest has Water group[
set to meet
lots of great prizes available
(Continued from page 1.)
book discussion and enjoy some
snacks. Hear about the author, find
suggestions for other great reads
and meet new friends. Featured
book: Surviving the Applewhites by
Stephanie Tolan. Limit 15. Sign-
up is required. The book may be
picked up beginning February 1.
Cosponsored by the Friends of the
North Mason Timberland Library.
The Belfair library presents
"Computer Adventures: Publisher
and Advanced Word," from 9:30 to
l l a.m. on Tuesday, February 20,
tbr adults. This class will intro-
duce the Publisher program, and
advanced tbrmatting techniques
and features m Word. Participants
should be comfortable with basic
computer use and word-processing
in the Word program. Because this
Chamber's gala
is this Saturday
The annual North Mason Cham-
ber of Commerce Installation Gala
is coming up fast. The event will be
held at Alderbrook this Saturday,
January 27.
Citizen and Business of the Year
awards will be announced at the
event. The President's Award and
the new OysterFest Award will also
be given during the event.
Chamber officials say that tick-
ets are going fast. Those that are
still planning on attending still
need to make reservations.
Alderbrook has set up a special
room rate [br chamber members of
just $89. Folks can get the special
rate by telling Alderbrook staff that
they are with the chamber of com-
merce and coming to the gala.
The event starts at 6 p.m., with
networking and mingling. A scrump-
tious dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Organizer's say the event should be
completed by about 9:15 p.m.
Those that would like to attend
the event should contact the cham-
ber's executive director, Frank Ken-
ny, to make a reservation by calling
him at 275-4267.
is a hands-on class, there is a limit
of seven participants. Sign-ups re-
quired; call (.360) 275-3232.
* The Timberland Regional Li-
brary Board of Trustees will have a
public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednes-
day, February 21, at the Centralia
Timberland Library, 110 South Sil-
ver Street, Centralia. The public is
encouraged to attend.
* The Belfhir library presents
Last Leaf Productions' Tiw Wolfs
Tale from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, February 22, tbr ages
4-12. In this play, the wolf gets to
tell his version of two fairy tales,
"The Three Little Pigs" and "Little
Red Riding Hood." See how things
looked from his perspective.
The Belfair library presents
,Junior PageTurners Book Club
from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday,
March 1, for ages 6-8. Meet for a
book chat, games, snacks and a
craft. Featured book: Some Frog by
Eve Bunting. Limit 15. Sign-up is
required. The book may be picked
up beginning February 25. Cospon-
sored by the Friends of the North
Mason Timberland Library.
ALL TIMBERLAND pro-
grams are free of charge unless
otherwise noted. Anyone needing
special accommodations to partic-
ipate in a library's program may
contact the library at least four
days in advance.
For information on any topic
or for help finding information re-
sources, the TRL Central Reference
librarians are available toll-free at
1-800-562-6022.
UW Dean's
List features
some locals
The University of Washington
has announced its dean's list for
the 2006 autumn quarter and sev-
eral students with local ties earned
that recognition.
To qualify for the dean's list, a
student must have completed at
least 12 graded credits and have
earned a grade-point average of at
least 3.50 out of a possible 4.0.
On the list this quarter are ju-
nior Jeff D. Eck of Allyn; senior
Jennifer Christeen Hovee and ju-
nior Lindsay Marie Wing, both of
Belfair; and seniors Anna Laura
Hoover, Danene Marie Jesionows-
ki, Ashley Helen Minaker, Amelia
Dale Wallace and H'ilma Maudi
Yantis and junior Emma Willa
Yantis, all of Grapeview.
speaker Teri King
ton Sea Grant organization.
King's topic will be "The
Native Plants to Control
water." The meeting will be
at 6 p.m. on Monday,
at the North Mason School
trict administrative offices,
on Campus Drive below the
school.
The Lower Hood Canal
shed Coalition is a group
citizens, businesses and
tatives from government
and the Skokomish Tribe
work to improve and protect
quality and quantity of fresh
marine waters in the lower
Canal watershed.
The presentations are free
charge and are aimed at local
meowners. For more
call the group's co-chairman,
Hager, at 275-0618.
Allyn View RV
Senior park
located in quaint
beach community.
Sound views.
Walk to shopping
and beach.
(360) 275-3120
More squares are
needed for Theler
Center quilt project
Last summer the Mary E.
Theler Community Center be-
gan a quilt project, planning
two theme quilts to be made by
members of the public. One quilt
was to be for permanent display
and one was to be auctioned off
as a fund-raiser.
The first quiltz'a truly out-
standing piece of workmanship,
is now on display at the center
and plans for the second one
are now under way. Prior ex-
perience is not necessary. To
make a square, go to the center
and, for a $10 fee, pick up the
instructions and three required
fabrics. Completion is required
by January 31. The center
is located at 22871 NE State
Route 3. For more infbrmation
call the center at 275-4898.
Literacy program in
need of volunteers
to serve as tutors
Mason County Literacy is
looking for volunteers to tutor in
adult basic education and GED
preparation.
Volunteers must be 18 and
able to pass a Washington State
Patrol background check. The
work is generally done at the
North Mason Timberland aRe-
gional Library in Belihir and vol-
unteers should be able to commit
to three to fbur hours per week
of work with their students. Of-
ficials say that volunteers must
also be patient and understand-
ing, and able to work with very
diverse sorts of students.
Those that would like more
information about the program
should contact Amy Olson at
360-621-5092.
Mason Transit asks Driving classes to
for more volunteers begin on February
to transport clients
Mason Transit is seeking vol-
unteer drivers in the North Mason
area to provide transportation for
citizens who are unable to use regu-
lar transit tbr essential medical-
care services outside of the county
such as kidney dialysis, cancer
treatment and other medical con-
cerns. Rides are also arranged for
nutritional services, social services
and shopping.
Transit officials say that pres-
ently a strong need exists tbr vol-
unteers in or near the Tahuya and
South Shore areas to transport cli-
ents to Kitsap County for kidney
dialysis treatments. Such appoint-
ments are scheduled around the
clock so wflunteers with unconven-
tional schedules are welcome.
Volunteers use their own vehi-
cles, are reimbursed and participate
as often or as seldom as personal
schedules will allow. Vehicle insur-
ance as well as a good driving record
are required for all volunteers.
Those that are interested in vol-
unteering should contact Mason
Transit at 1-800-281-9434 for more
infiwmation on how to get started.
21 at high school
Driver education classes are
slated to begin at North Ma-
son High School on February
21. The eight-week course costs
$300 with classroom instruc-
tion offered on Mondays through
Wednesdays after school, and
drives scheduled for Thursdays
through Saturdays outside of
class time. For more information
call the high school at 277-2303.
Recycling old cell
phones and ink-jet
cartridges in Belfair
Cell phones and ink-jet cartridg-
es can now be recycled in Belfair.
Cell phones themselves contain
at least eight toxic chemicals and
if discarded in a landfill, each one
can potentially contaminate up to
34,874 gallons of water. Recycling is
sponsored through Belfair's Pacific
Northwest Salmon Center and sev-
eral local businesses have drop-box-
es ibr used phones and ink-jet car-
tridges. For more information call
the Salmon Center at 275-2763.
Gala evening will
benefit Shining Star
scholarship fund
The first annual Marissa
Goodell Shining Star Scholar-
ship Evening is set to begin at
6 p.m. on February 18 at the A1-
derbrook Resort and Spa.
The event will include a no-
host bar, music, a gourmet din-
ner and will also name the win-
ner of the first Shining Star Hu-
manitarian Award. Reservations
are required by February 5, and
the cost of the evening is $75
per person. Proceeds will ben-
efit scholarships to North Mason
High School students. For more
information call Dan Goodell at
275-9505.
SHOOTING STAR
"Where You're The star'
All occasions Corn
New luxury stretch limoS
5 star service
24 hours
Airport
Service
$75
2 tI I 0
hwalions
Our
Un
Serving anyone livhg
in Mason or Gno's Harbor
526 W. Cedar St., Shelton
2948 Olympic Hwy. N.,
426-9701
www.ourcu.com
Septic Tank Sales Installs Repairs Pumps Baffles Repaired
Risers Installed Ditches for Water, Electric & Telephone
Drain Fields Curtain & Foundation Drains ° Foundation DigoutS
Misc. Clearing Gravel Perc Holes Designs Available
Librarylscalendar s iP ,,- .- .-..- ]1 ; -- i -,. --
celebrate 40 years, I
support programs I ,I I
The North Mason Timberland |
Regional Library is selling art cal-
endars in celebration of their 40th |
anniversary.
The calendars feature pen-and- r ma
ink drawings of local landmarks I
and a brief history of the local
Friends of the Library group. The |
I
, I n ..._...offo.r.a/
I
I An in-county subscription
I brings you the news for
I only 59 cents per week.
I
|
$10 price tag supports library activ-
ities, including reading programs.
For more information, drop by the
library, located at 23081 NE State
Route 3, or call 275-3232.
I
I Name:
I Address: ....
I
City:
I
;:) $31 in County
| ’) $45 in Washington State
| Mail with ch(,ck to: ThcJournal
PO Box 430
Shehon, WA 98584
I'd like a one year subscription mailed to the following address:
, ,,J
i'm Iovin' if
State: Zip:
() $45 Elma or Bremerton address
O $55 out of state
I
Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, January 25, 2007
J
J
Questions? Call 360.426.444
-, am mm -- -- m,,