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Historical project: MMK museum is open free Sunday The Mary M. Knight Historical Museum will be open to the pub- lic from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Janu- ary 31. The museum, part of the Mary M. Knight Area Historical Pro- arn, is housed in an early school uilding on school district proper- adjacent to Mary M. Knight laool on the Matlock-Brady Road. Exhibits feature the equip- ment and memorabilia of the log- ging camps and operations that marked the early days of the west-county area. There's free admission and parking, notes Linda Johnson, one of the members of the histori- cal program board. Library plans events Timberland Regional Libraries Will host computer training, book discussions, storytimes for kids, Valentine crafts for teens and ba- bysitting training next month. S'Klallam musician and story- filer Roger Fernandes will pre- nt an Inquiring Mind program, Leachings of the First People," at ae Hoodsport Timberland Li- ar_dry Saturday, February 6. • The William G Reed Library Shelton will host two displays, "A Mineral Map of Washington te" and "Building Homes in ae Community" during the month Both displays will run through February 28. • IASIC INTRODUCTORY ntPUter training for adults, In- met 101. will be offered from 9 llam " hi- .- " " Monday, February 1, at rth Mason Timberland Library Uelfair. 1, The same class is on tap from  a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 to 8 d nl. February 1 at the library at teventh and Alder streets in aelton c' The "computer class also in- lUdes information on the use. of ,..Advance registration is re- t for both; sign-ups are al- Y being taken at the refer- desk for similar classes to be  at the times listed above on day, February 8, at Belfair helton and from 11 a.m. to 1 .. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, brUary 22. feb STORYTIMES for small 8: ts include preschool story ses- ;  With Chewy, the story bear, 3 ae Shelton library for children e  Years old and their caregiv- d- rom 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Tues- a s. The series, with stories, ;tgs and simple games, contin- ue L 1 month. D' reschool storytimes begin at :a.al. on Wednesdays starting l'irUary 23 at the North Mason B:a.rY. A craft will follow each Srlon. The six-week series runs ,°ttgh March 10 and requires "%tration. Iloodsport Timberland Li- will host a PageTurners Discussion Group session at 2 p.m. February 2. is Wallace Stegner's An- Mason's PageTurners Group will dis- Fay and the Miracle Fannie Flagg from 10 noon Thursday, February mrs meet the third of each month at Bel- by the Friends of Mason Library. "Club Read" PageTurners at the Shelton library will Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Hundred Years of Soli- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. is available from Jo at 426-7124 or Ruby Bail- 06. aet INQUIRING MIND pre- ihaf r Roger Fernandes will lh"_re music and legends of the W- t. Salish people of Western Wd_hington from 2 to 3 p.m. Sat- l y' February 6, at the Hoods- rnberland Library. iP eachings of the First People" ilnclude the stories that bc. t People in the time before 'L 2nd schools, and enter- t_  tisteners before the days of "viSion, notes Timberland Is Tax Service  I119 Callanan Street Qlton--426=9648 Cializin°.. 6 i,, Fede ral Income Tax .CrUrns for Individuals, Estates, rusts and Small Businesses. By appointment. SERVICE spokesperson Leanne Ingle. Fer- nandes will show artifacts and slides and share music and dance in a lively presentation, Ingle said. • Friends of the libraries will meet to discuss programs and plans. Friends of the North Ma- son Timberland Library will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, February 9 at the library in Bel- fair. Friends of the Hoodsport Timberland Library will meet at 1 p.m. February 9 and Friends of the William G. Reed Library will meet at 12:30 p.m..Thursday, February 25 at the Shelton li- brary. • VALENTINES WILL be the order of the day in a "Be My Valenteen" program from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11, at North Mason Timberland Li- brary. A session for middle- and high-school-aged teenagers, it in- cludes all the makings for the perfect valentine card: lace, rib- bons, hearts and flowers. Library staffers will be available to help "in case you get .stuck," Ingle says, "on glue, or for just the right words." • Stories will take center stage Thursday evening, February 11, at Hoodsport Timberland Li- brary's LAF (Libraries Are Fun) program. It's "Share a Story Night" in Hoodsport, where li- brary patrons from school-age kids to adults of all ages. "Bring your favorite story or poem to the library and share in an open for- um with others," advises a library spokesperson. "Help keep the storytelling tradition alive and well in Hoodsport." • All Timberland libraries will be closed for the Presidents' Day holiday on Monday, February 15. * The William G. Reed Library Board will hold a public meeting at noon Thursday, February 18. The board meets the third Thurs- day of each month. The Timber- land Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, at 415 Airdustrial Way SW in Olympia, and the public is welcome. • BABYSITTING training will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 20, at the North Mason library in Belfair. "Becoming a Better Babysitter" is geared for 10- to 18-year-olds, and will accommodate beginners and experienced sitters who want to hone their skills. Information includes health and safety issues, emergency sit- uations and activities to keep young ones busy. Kathryn Will, a nurse for 21 years, will teach the session and award certificates of completion at the end of the workshop. Registration is re- quired. To register for any of the li- brary programs, or for informa- tion, visit the library or call the Shelton library at 426-1362, the Hoodsport library at 877-9339, or the information desk at the North Mason library at 275-3232. • Trained and competent technicians • 12 months or 12,000 mile warranty • Free local shuttle 426=2271 123 Front Street i @ @ Mary E. Tift Mary E. Tift, a resident of Shelton since 1971, died of natu- ral causes Monday, January 25, at a private care home in Shelton. She was 99. She was born January 23, 1900, in Seneca, Kansas, to Lewis M. and Matilda (Myers) Ford. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1919. She married Ralph E. Tift of Axtell, Kansas, on April 24, 1922, in Hiawatha, Kansas. In 1927, their daughter Jeanne was born. In 1942, they moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, so Mr. Tift could go into defense work. After World War II, they lived in various places, moving to Shel- ton in 1971. Mr. Tilt died on April 22, 1977, and Mrs. Tift remained active in church functions until the last few years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton. She is survived by daughter Jeanne Heuston of Shelton; brother Melvin Ford of Lincoln, Nebraska; and one niece and one nephew. A graveside service was held Wednesday, January 27, at Shel- ton Memorial Park. Pastor Nell Thompson of Faith Lutheran Church officiated. Memorial contributions can be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection Street, Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Dorothy T. Taylor Dorothy T. Taylor, a resident of Shelton for 21 years, died of res- piratory failure Wednesday, January 20, at her home. She was 72 years old. She was born January 15, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Eva (Ogorzelec) Kwoka. She married William Henry Taylor on July 5, 1949, in Spring- field, Oregon. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1984. Mrs. Taylor worked as a diet aide at Mason General Hospital and for Yellow Cab Answering Service in Santa Cruz, California. She was a member of the Ma- son County Senior Activities As- sociation in Shelton. She enjoyed gardening, knit- ting, sewing, playing cards, doing puzzles and listening to news pro- grams. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. She is survived by daughters Sandy Baca of Shelton, Susan Taylor of Scotts Valley, California and Nancy DeFratus of Boulder Creek, California; brother Ray Kwoka of Chicago; sisters Antoi- nette Sozynski of Chicago, Lotti Kulig of Florida and Rosalia Kwo- ka and Angle Staat, both of Chi- cago; and by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No funeral services are planned. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shel- ton. Mike Williams Mike Williams, a resident of Mason County for 30 years, died of a stroke Tuesday, January 26, at Mason General Hospital. He was 56. He was born March 31, 1942, in North Carolina to James Ken- neth and Frances (Henderson) Williams. Mr. Williams was raised in North Carolina. He was married to Chelle Wil- liams of Bakersfield, California, on November 23, 1962, in Califor- nia. The marriage ended later in divorce. Mr. Williams worked in con- struction and enjoyed golf, domi- noes and socializing with his friends at the Shelton Eagles, of which he was a 17-year member. Mr. Williams is survived by his mother, Frances Wallace of Sylva, North Carolina; sister Doris Vo- gel of Sylva, North Carolina; daughters Rachel Williams of Shelton and Faye Breen of Day- ton, Nevada; sons Don Williams and Joey Harrison, both of Shel- ton; and many grandchildren, cousins and friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 31, at Hope Chapel, 421 West E Street in Shelton. A wake will follow at the Shelton Eagles Aerie at 411 South First Street. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Dorothy Gordon Dorothy A. Gordon, 93, who re- sided in the Shelton-Olympia area for a number of years, died Friday, January 8, in Shelton. An address provided earlier to The Journal for memorial dona- tions in her memory was incor- rect. The correct address is: Arth- ritis Foundation, 3876 Bridge Way North, Number 300, Seattle, Washington, 98103. Boating class set The Bremerton Power Squad- ron's four-session safe-boating class will begin at 7 p.m. Tues- day, February 2, at the Shelton Yacht Club. Call Elton Cleveland at 426-4012 for information. Alvena Johnson Alvena Richert Johnson, a Sko- komish Valley resident for 93 years, died Thursday, January 21, at her home in the valley. She was 99. She was born April 18, 1899, in an area of Russia that is today part of Poland. Her parents were Richert and Helena (Schelling) Teofil. At the age of 2, she emigrated to the United States with her par- ents and two sisters and settled in the Skokomish Valley, where she lived all but four of her 97 years in America. Her father pur- chased 40 acres in the fertile val- ley in 1901 at a price of $10 an acre, Mrs. Johnson told a Journal reporter in 1981. She graduated from Shelton's Irene S. Reed High School in 1919, working for her room and board at the Mark E. Reed home in Shelton. The arrangement was necessary because of a lack of transportation between the valley and Shelton. She married another valley pioneer, Arvid Johnson, in 1923. They moved into a two-story farmhouse built for them by Ar- Did Johnson's father and broth- ers. He preceded her in death in 1981. She was converted to Chris- tianity at age 16, and spent her life living her faith, serving her family, neighbors and many Christian causes that came to her attention, family members said. Her daily prayers and efforts were focused on the spiritual and physical well-being of neighbors, friends and all strangers who crossed her path, her family said. 'Among the monuments to her faith is the Skokomish Valley Community Church and Mason County Christian School for which she worked and prayed for many years, according to her fam- ily. Friends and neighbors called her "Mrs. Hospitality" since her home was always open to visiting pastors, teachers, missionaries and vacation Bible school workers as well as all of her children's friends and any needy person she met, members of the Johnson family said. People enjoyed her fried chicken and homemade bread. She was known for her beauti- ful flower and vegetable gardens and seven-foot-tall raspberry bushes. All proceeds from her garden, raspberries, fruit trees and other items were given to what she called the "work of the Lord." Mrs. Johnson devoted many years as prayer chairperson of the Christian Women's Club of Shel- ton. Her influence touched many lives within the community, her family said. "Through her minis- try to youth, a number of young people devoted their lives to Christian service," said a family member. She is survived by sons Wesley and Haldane Johnson of the Sko- komish Valley, and Stanley John- son of Toppenish; daughters 2 FOR -- 1 FOR $122 220 2 loads ANY SIZE crushed rock delivered into Shelton. Special savings to outlying areas We deliver 3" Minus at $375 Ton Call for details! 426-4743 Located on Highway 101 between Shelton and Olympia, Creek Alvena R. Johnson Evangeline Miller of Edmonds, Edith Johnson of Shelton, Frances King of Selah and Esther Cunningham of Grapeview; sister Neta Olsen of Forbestown, Cali- fornia; and 19 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 23, at the Skokomish Valley Community Church. The Reverend Carl J. King (Mrs. Johnson's son-in-law), the Reverend Howard Spear and the Reverend Wesley Gain (Mrs. Johnson's grandson) officiated. Burial was at Shelton Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made to the Skokomish Valley Community Church or to the Ma- son County Christian School at 470 East Eagle Ridge Drive in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. George Gibeau George Eugene Maurice ; beau, a resident of Shelton sn,:, 1982 and former owner ¢t t J,,. White Spot Tavern. died Sunday January 17, at his home a. I,:,k,, Limerick near Sheltorx. lh. wa; 72. He was born August 17 1926. in Seattle. He attended ()'h, High School in Seattle. He served in the U.S Na, during World War II and tJ., K,, rean War. He worked as a ro,,It, l' ,l/[ owned several taverns, ill('ltl]t, the Beacon Tavern in SealI h, tJitr ing the 1960s. lie owned the, White Spot Tavern m hctl, from 1982 to 1993. when hc r, tired. He moved to Shelton in 192 with his wife, Jacqueline \\;'i't¢.' Gibeau. She precede(l h,n , death in 1995, Mr. Gibeau is survived b '-,w.,, Courtland Gibeau of .qh(41m. Gregg Gibeau of St, attic :nd Steve Gibeau of Sheiton; dan ters Jan Ketter, Jean th':uvh'n burg and Cindy l)lumh,( ,,alt .1 Roy; and brother Don Gilw, ,t Burien. A memorial service will Iw h(q(t at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, at the United Methodist (?hrcl of Shelton, 1900 King Streel I':,: tor Horace Mounts will officai, 00FFICE SUPPLIES at the Office Supply Store • Cards • Gifts oFurniture and More t 409 West Railroad Avenue, Shellon Phone 426-6102 .Fax 426-6195 Your Complete Office Plod.or L):',,9; i .... -(.: O! '..m Heatin & ('odin,, _.Y, P,,, g ........... * Sales • Service • Instaltalioq BUILT TO A oRepairs,Heating,A, H I G H E R, S T A N D A R D Conditioning • Retrigerat.:m • 426.9945 • 754.1235 • 1.800.400.991,5 ()IXM]Ptt (: 121 OW r Congratulations to i Emma Rebolledo-Hernandez ' You have been voted by Fir Lane residents and start a; I January Employee of the Month! Emma has worked in the laundry department at Fir Lane for the past 1 a/ years. "It was a surprise to be recognized as en. ployee of the month," she said. "There are nire of us in laundry altogether, including all the shifts." "1 would like to thank our supervisor, Tammy Nelson. She makes sure we all work together." The laundry department does all the residents' clothing, bedsheets and linen, and has the people and equipment to get the job done righL "1 like to work in the laundry department, be .... cause I feel I am really helping the residents by doing their laundry," Emma said. n.Ol,4 2430 North 13th Strt t Shelton, WA 98584 3601426-1651 ,. ,.. FAX 3601426-2140 Thursday, January 28, 1999 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 1 t [ -- Historical project: MMK museum is open free Sunday The Mary M. Knight Historical Museum will be open to the pub- lic from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Janu- ary 31. The museum, part of the Mary M. Knight Area Historical Pro- arn, is housed in an early school uilding on school district proper- adjacent to Mary M. Knight laool on the Matlock-Brady Road. Exhibits feature the equip- ment and memorabilia of the log- ging camps and operations that marked the early days of the west-county area. There's free admission and parking, notes Linda Johnson, one of the members of the histori- cal program board. Library plans events Timberland Regional Libraries Will host computer training, book discussions, storytimes for kids, Valentine crafts for teens and ba- bysitting training next month. S'Klallam musician and story- filer Roger Fernandes will pre- nt an Inquiring Mind program, Leachings of the First People," at ae Hoodsport Timberland Li- ar_dry Saturday, February 6. • The William G Reed Library Shelton will host two displays, "A Mineral Map of Washington te" and "Building Homes in ae Community" during the month Both displays will run through February 28. • IASIC INTRODUCTORY ntPUter training for adults, In- met 101. will be offered from 9 llam " hi- .- " " Monday, February 1, at rth Mason Timberland Library Uelfair. 1, The same class is on tap from  a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 to 8 d nl. February 1 at the library at teventh and Alder streets in aelton c' The "computer class also in- lUdes information on the use. of ,..Advance registration is re- t for both; sign-ups are al- Y being taken at the refer- desk for similar classes to be  at the times listed above on day, February 8, at Belfair helton and from 11 a.m. to 1 .. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, brUary 22. feb STORYTIMES for small 8: ts include preschool story ses- ;  With Chewy, the story bear, 3 ae Shelton library for children e  Years old and their caregiv- d- rom 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Tues- a s. The series, with stories, ;tgs and simple games, contin- ue L 1 month. D' reschool storytimes begin at :a.al. on Wednesdays starting l'irUary 23 at the North Mason B:a.rY. A craft will follow each Srlon. The six-week series runs ,°ttgh March 10 and requires "%tration. Iloodsport Timberland Li- will host a PageTurners Discussion Group session at 2 p.m. February 2. is Wallace Stegner's An- Mason's PageTurners Group will dis- Fay and the Miracle Fannie Flagg from 10 noon Thursday, February mrs meet the third of each month at Bel- by the Friends of Mason Library. "Club Read" PageTurners at the Shelton library will Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Hundred Years of Soli- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. is available from Jo at 426-7124 or Ruby Bail- 06. aet INQUIRING MIND pre- ihaf r Roger Fernandes will lh"_re music and legends of the W- t. Salish people of Western Wd_hington from 2 to 3 p.m. Sat- l y' February 6, at the Hoods- rnberland Library. iP eachings of the First People" ilnclude the stories that bc. t People in the time before 'L 2nd schools, and enter- t_  tisteners before the days of "viSion, notes Timberland Is Tax Service  I119 Callanan Street Qlton--426=9648 Cializin°.. 6 i,, Fede ral Income Tax .CrUrns for Individuals, Estates, rusts and Small Businesses. By appointment. SERVICE spokesperson Leanne Ingle. Fer- nandes will show artifacts and slides and share music and dance in a lively presentation, Ingle said. • Friends of the libraries will meet to discuss programs and plans. Friends of the North Ma- son Timberland Library will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, February 9 at the library in Bel- fair. Friends of the Hoodsport Timberland Library will meet at 1 p.m. February 9 and Friends of the William G. Reed Library will meet at 12:30 p.m..Thursday, February 25 at the Shelton li- brary. • VALENTINES WILL be the order of the day in a "Be My Valenteen" program from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11, at North Mason Timberland Li- brary. A session for middle- and high-school-aged teenagers, it in- cludes all the makings for the perfect valentine card: lace, rib- bons, hearts and flowers. Library staffers will be available to help "in case you get .stuck," Ingle says, "on glue, or for just the right words." • Stories will take center stage Thursday evening, February 11, at Hoodsport Timberland Li- brary's LAF (Libraries Are Fun) program. It's "Share a Story Night" in Hoodsport, where li- brary patrons from school-age kids to adults of all ages. "Bring your favorite story or poem to the library and share in an open for- um with others," advises a library spokesperson. "Help keep the storytelling tradition alive and well in Hoodsport." • All Timberland libraries will be closed for the Presidents' Day holiday on Monday, February 15. * The William G. Reed Library Board will hold a public meeting at noon Thursday, February 18. The board meets the third Thurs- day of each month. The Timber- land Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, at 415 Airdustrial Way SW in Olympia, and the public is welcome. • BABYSITTING training will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 20, at the North Mason library in Belfair. "Becoming a Better Babysitter" is geared for 10- to 18-year-olds, and will accommodate beginners and experienced sitters who want to hone their skills. Information includes health and safety issues, emergency sit- uations and activities to keep young ones busy. Kathryn Will, a nurse for 21 years, will teach the session and award certificates of completion at the end of the workshop. Registration is re- quired. To register for any of the li- brary programs, or for informa- tion, visit the library or call the Shelton library at 426-1362, the Hoodsport library at 877-9339, or the information desk at the North Mason library at 275-3232. • Trained and competent technicians • 12 months or 12,000 mile warranty • Free local shuttle 426=2271 123 Front Street i @ @ Mary E. Tift Mary E. Tift, a resident of Shelton since 1971, died of natu- ral causes Monday, January 25, at a private care home in Shelton. She was 99. She was born January 23, 1900, in Seneca, Kansas, to Lewis M. and Matilda (Myers) Ford. She graduated from Seneca High School in 1919. She married Ralph E. Tift of Axtell, Kansas, on April 24, 1922, in Hiawatha, Kansas. In 1927, their daughter Jeanne was born. In 1942, they moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, so Mr. Tift could go into defense work. After World War II, they lived in various places, moving to Shel- ton in 1971. Mr. Tilt died on April 22, 1977, and Mrs. Tift remained active in church functions until the last few years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton. She is survived by daughter Jeanne Heuston of Shelton; brother Melvin Ford of Lincoln, Nebraska; and one niece and one nephew. A graveside service was held Wednesday, January 27, at Shel- ton Memorial Park. Pastor Nell Thompson of Faith Lutheran Church officiated. Memorial contributions can be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection Street, Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Dorothy T. Taylor Dorothy T. Taylor, a resident of Shelton for 21 years, died of res- piratory failure Wednesday, January 20, at her home. She was 72 years old. She was born January 15, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Eva (Ogorzelec) Kwoka. She married William Henry Taylor on July 5, 1949, in Spring- field, Oregon. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1984. Mrs. Taylor worked as a diet aide at Mason General Hospital and for Yellow Cab Answering Service in Santa Cruz, California. She was a member of the Ma- son County Senior Activities As- sociation in Shelton. She enjoyed gardening, knit- ting, sewing, playing cards, doing puzzles and listening to news pro- grams. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. She is survived by daughters Sandy Baca of Shelton, Susan Taylor of Scotts Valley, California and Nancy DeFratus of Boulder Creek, California; brother Ray Kwoka of Chicago; sisters Antoi- nette Sozynski of Chicago, Lotti Kulig of Florida and Rosalia Kwo- ka and Angle Staat, both of Chi- cago; and by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No funeral services are planned. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shel- ton. Mike Williams Mike Williams, a resident of Mason County for 30 years, died of a stroke Tuesday, January 26, at Mason General Hospital. He was 56. He was born March 31, 1942, in North Carolina to James Ken- neth and Frances (Henderson) Williams. Mr. Williams was raised in North Carolina. He was married to Chelle Wil- liams of Bakersfield, California, on November 23, 1962, in Califor- nia. The marriage ended later in divorce. Mr. Williams worked in con- struction and enjoyed golf, domi- noes and socializing with his friends at the Shelton Eagles, of which he was a 17-year member. Mr. Williams is survived by his mother, Frances Wallace of Sylva, North Carolina; sister Doris Vo- gel of Sylva, North Carolina; daughters Rachel Williams of Shelton and Faye Breen of Day- ton, Nevada; sons Don Williams and Joey Harrison, both of Shel- ton; and many grandchildren, cousins and friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 31, at Hope Chapel, 421 West E Street in Shelton. A wake will follow at the Shelton Eagles Aerie at 411 South First Street. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Dorothy Gordon Dorothy A. Gordon, 93, who re- sided in the Shelton-Olympia area for a number of years, died Friday, January 8, in Shelton. An address provided earlier to The Journal for memorial dona- tions in her memory was incor- rect. The correct address is: Arth- ritis Foundation, 3876 Bridge Way North, Number 300, Seattle, Washington, 98103. Boating class set The Bremerton Power Squad- ron's four-session safe-boating class will begin at 7 p.m. Tues- day, February 2, at the Shelton Yacht Club. Call Elton Cleveland at 426-4012 for information. Alvena Johnson Alvena Richert Johnson, a Sko- komish Valley resident for 93 years, died Thursday, January 21, at her home in the valley. She was 99. She was born April 18, 1899, in an area of Russia that is today part of Poland. Her parents were Richert and Helena (Schelling) Teofil. At the age of 2, she emigrated to the United States with her par- ents and two sisters and settled in the Skokomish Valley, where she lived all but four of her 97 years in America. Her father pur- chased 40 acres in the fertile val- ley in 1901 at a price of $10 an acre, Mrs. Johnson told a Journal reporter in 1981. She graduated from Shelton's Irene S. Reed High School in 1919, working for her room and board at the Mark E. Reed home in Shelton. The arrangement was necessary because of a lack of transportation between the valley and Shelton. She married another valley pioneer, Arvid Johnson, in 1923. They moved into a two-story farmhouse built for them by Ar- Did Johnson's father and broth- ers. He preceded her in death in 1981. She was converted to Chris- tianity at age 16, and spent her life living her faith, serving her family, neighbors and many Christian causes that came to her attention, family members said. Her daily prayers and efforts were focused on the spiritual and physical well-being of neighbors, friends and all strangers who crossed her path, her family said. 'Among the monuments to her faith is the Skokomish Valley Community Church and Mason County Christian School for which she worked and prayed for many years, according to her fam- ily. Friends and neighbors called her "Mrs. Hospitality" since her home was always open to visiting pastors, teachers, missionaries and vacation Bible school workers as well as all of her children's friends and any needy person she met, members of the Johnson family said. People enjoyed her fried chicken and homemade bread. She was known for her beauti- ful flower and vegetable gardens and seven-foot-tall raspberry bushes. All proceeds from her garden, raspberries, fruit trees and other items were given to what she called the "work of the Lord." Mrs. Johnson devoted many years as prayer chairperson of the Christian Women's Club of Shel- ton. Her influence touched many lives within the community, her family said. "Through her minis- try to youth, a number of young people devoted their lives to Christian service," said a family member. She is survived by sons Wesley and Haldane Johnson of the Sko- komish Valley, and Stanley John- son of Toppenish; daughters 2 FOR -- 1 FOR $122 220 2 loads ANY SIZE crushed rock delivered into Shelton. Special savings to outlying areas We deliver 3" Minus at $375 Ton Call for details! 426-4743 Located on Highway 101 between Shelton and Olympia, Creek Alvena R. Johnson Evangeline Miller of Edmonds, Edith Johnson of Shelton, Frances King of Selah and Esther Cunningham of Grapeview; sister Neta Olsen of Forbestown, Cali- fornia; and 19 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 23, at the Skokomish Valley Community Church. The Reverend Carl J. King (Mrs. Johnson's son-in-law), the Reverend Howard Spear and the Reverend Wesley Gain (Mrs. Johnson's grandson) officiated. Burial was at Shelton Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made to the Skokomish Valley Community Church or to the Ma- son County Christian School at 470 East Eagle Ridge Drive in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. George Gibeau George Eugene Maurice ; beau, a resident of Shelton sn,:, 1982 and former owner ¢t t J,,. White Spot Tavern. died Sunday January 17, at his home a. I,:,k,, Limerick near Sheltorx. lh. wa; 72. He was born August 17 1926. in Seattle. He attended ()'h, High School in Seattle. He served in the U.S Na, during World War II and tJ., K,, rean War. He worked as a ro,,It, l' ,l/[ owned several taverns, ill('ltl]t, the Beacon Tavern in SealI h, tJitr ing the 1960s. lie owned the, White Spot Tavern m hctl, from 1982 to 1993. when hc r, tired. He moved to Shelton in 192 with his wife, Jacqueline \\;'i't¢.' Gibeau. She precede(l h,n , death in 1995, Mr. Gibeau is survived b '-,w.,, Courtland Gibeau of .qh(41m. Gregg Gibeau of St, attic :nd Steve Gibeau of Sheiton; dan ters Jan Ketter, Jean th':uvh'n burg and Cindy l)lumh,( ,, alt .1 Roy; and brother Don Gilw, ,t Burien. A memorial service will Iw h(q(t at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, at the United Methodist (?hrcl of Shelton, 1900 King Streel I':,: tor Horace Mounts will officai, 00FFICE SUPPLIES at the Office Supply Store • Cards • Gifts oFurniture and More t 409 West Railroad Avenue, Shellon Phone 426-6102 .Fax 426-6195 Your Complete Office Plod.or L):',,9; i .... -(.: O! '..m Heatin & ('odin,, _.Y, P,,, g ........... * Sales • Service • Instaltalioq BUILT TO A oRepairs,Heating,A, H I G H E R, S T A N D A R D Conditioning • Retrigerat.:m • 426.9945 • 754.1235 • 1.800.400.991,5 ()IXM]Ptt (: 121 OW r Congratulations to i Emma Rebolledo-Hernandez ' You have been voted by Fir Lane residents and start a; I January Employee of the Month! Emma has worked in the laundry department at Fir Lane for the past 1 a/ years. "It was a surprise to be recognized as en. ployee of the month," she said. "There are nire of us in laundry altogether, including all the shifts." "1 would like to thank our supervisor, Tammy Nelson. She makes sure we all work together." The laundry department does all the residents' clothing, bedsheets and linen, and has the people and equipment to get the job done righL "1 like to work in the laundry department, be .... cause I feel I am really helping the residents by doing their laundry," Emma said. n.Ol,4 2430 North 13th Strt t Shelton, WA 98584 3601426-1651 ,. ,.. FAX 3601426-2140 Thursday, January 28, 1999 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 1 t [ --