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Letter to the editor ...
Refunds are available
Editor, The Herald:
Did you pay tbr long-distance
service billed after February 28,
2003 and before August 1, 2006?
If so, you may be entitled to a re-
fund.
The Internal Revenue Service
is refunding federal excise taxes
paid on long-distance charges
billed after February 28, 2003
and before August 1, 2006. You
can request this refund even if
you do not have to file a regular
income tax return. Just use the
new Form 1040EZ-T.
The IRS is making it easy for
you to request the refund by of.
fering a standard refund amount
from $40 to $60 based on the
number of exemptions you are
eligible to claim. There is no need
to gather old phone bills to cal-
culate your refund if you choose
to request a standard refund
amount. You only need to fill out
one line on your income tax re-
turn to request the refund.
Individuals choosing NOT to
file for the standard amount must
figure their refund using the ac-
tual amount of taxes paid which
is documented and attached to
the regular income tax return.
AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers
are available to assist you at the
North Mason Timberland Region-
al Library in Belthir on Tuesdays
from 1 to 5 p.m.; at the Shelton
Senior Center on Wednesdays
tYom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and at
Shelton Timberland Library on
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Frank M. Massett
Belfair
Obituary
i
Mary A. Sammeli
Bremerton resident Mary A.
Sammeli died January 28 in
Bremerton. She was 49.
She was born April 8, 1957 in
Bremerton to Wesley E. and Ann
(Nutbrock) Sam-
meli.
She gradu-
ated from West
High School.
She enjoyed
writing poetry,
some of which
was published,
and spending
time having fun
with her nieces.
She also really Mary
enjoyed spend- Sammeli
ing time with
her very special friend, Connie
Last Leaf Productions set to
visit the North Mason library
berland Library.
The Belfair library presents
Youth PageTurners Book Club, 4
to 5 p.m. on Thursday, February
15, fbr ages 9-11. Join in a lively
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.
All Timberland Regional Li-
braries will be closed on Monday,
February 19, tbr Presidents' Day.
Libraries will resume regular
schedules on Tuesday, February
20.
The Belf'air library presents
"Computer Adventures: Publisher
and Advanced Word," tom 9:30 to
11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20,
for adults. This class will intro-
duce the Publisher program, and
advanced tbrmatting techniques
and features in Word. Participants
should be comfortable with basic
computer use and word-processing
in the Word program. Because this
is a hands-on class, there is a limit
of seven participants. Sign-ups re-
quired; call (360) 275-3232.
The Timberland Regional
Library Board of Trustees will
have a public meeting at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 21, at the
Centralia Timberland Library,
110 South Silver Street, Centra-
lia. The public is encouraged to
attend.
The Belfair library presents
Preschool Story Time from 11 to
11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Febru-
ary 21, for children ages 3-6.
The Belfair library presents
Last Leaf Productions' The Waifs
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. Spon-
sored by the Friends of the North
Mason Timberland Library.
The Belfair library presents
Preschool Story Time from 11 to
11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Febru-
ary 28, for children ages 3-6.
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
The North Mason Timberland
Regional Library is set to host
a special play for children next
week.
Last Leaf Productions will en-
act fun new versions of"The Three
Little Pigs" and "Little Red Riding
Hood," in which the stories will be
told from the perspective of the
wolf'.
The play will be held at 4:30 p.m.
on Thursday, February 22, at the
library. Last Leaf" Productions is
a non-profit, touring theater com-
pany based in Monroe. Its original
children's-theater programs are
inspired by folk tales, short sto-
ries and fairy tales. They pertbrm
at schools, libraries and festivals
throughout Western Washington.
The library is located at 23081 NE
State Route 3. For more informa-
tion call 275-3232.
Now here is a quick look at some
other upcoming library events and
activities:
The Belfair library presents
PageTurners Book Discussion
from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday,
February 15, tbr adults. The choice
for this month is The Corr&'tions,
by Jonathan Franzen. PageTurn-
ers is held on the third Thursday
of each month. Cosponsored by the
Friends of the North Mason Tim-
Volunteers sought for
picked up beginning February 25.
Cosponsored by the Friends of
the North Mason Timberland Li-
brary.
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
resources, the TRL Central Refer-
ence librarians are available toll-
free at 1-800-562-6022.
New support
group meets
every month
Belfair now has a new support
group tbr people who have had
lap-band surgeries fbr weight
loss.
The new group is meeting at
6:30 p.m. on every third Wednes-
day of the month in the upstairs
meeting room at QFC and wel-
comes the participation ot" fam-
ily members and fYiends of lap-
band patients along with any
people who are considering the
surgery.
The group's leader is Cheryl
Nelson, an employee at Belfair's
Westbay Automotive, who had
wide variety of jobs the surgeryonAprill5of2006
a at Mason General Hospital. Nel-
son is proud to report that she
has lost 69 pounds, feels abso-
Services (36339) and Faith in Ac-
tion-West Sound (47315).
Gardening or handy work:
The tranquil ttarmony Hill re-
treat center in Union is looking for
volunteers to assist two or more
hours a week to keep this healing
resort beautiful for cancer patient
retreats. Gardening (36512) Han-
dy Work (36451).
Senior nutrition assistant in
Belfair: Help the senior nutrition
program staff prepare and clean-
up after the Tuesday and Thurs-
day senior lunches and home-
The Retired and Senior Volun-
teer Program has several volun-
teer opportunities for North,Ma-
son residents. Anyone interested
in helping out can call 360-426-
3405 for information, referring
to the numbers at the end of the
items listed below.
Home care assistance: Help
the elderly and physically chal-
lenged remain independent in their
own home by assisting with light
housekeeping, yard maintenance,
home repairs or transportation to
me,Ileal appointments. CCS Chore
bound senior meal deliveries at
the Mary E. Theler Community
Center (47794).
Youth mentor/tutor: Help tu-
tor youth in reading, writing and
math or teach them new hobby
skills at The Boys and Girls Club
in North Mason (36533).
Literacy tutors: Tutor North
Mason adults in reading, math,
and writing, GED or English as a
Second Language (ESL) for Mason
County Literacy. Past experience
as a tutor is not needed. Excellent
training is provided (36585).
lutely great "and isn't finished
losing yet!"
Anyone interested in more
information can call Nelson at
275-6779 (leave a message) or
call Pacific Surgical Weight Loss
at 1-866-722-6363.
i
(Bohannon) Poust.
She was preceded in td:ra, t:b y
her mother, Ann, her s
bie Roberts, and her nephew,
Gregory Sammeli.
Survivors include her lath.c,
Wesley; her brothers Ray and
wife, Betty, and Mike of Bre.
ton and Pat Sammeli and J
Eby of Belfair; several nieces ,
a
nephews; and her friends a.
caregivers at Belmont Terrace $
Bremerton.
A funeral service was held eg"
lier this week in Port Orchard.
An important legacy
Complete obituary informati
is not only an appropriate tribUy
to the deceased but a part of l
tory. The Herald prey'ides f0fir
and is happy to print informati
on the lives of residents and
mer residents. Please stop by
office in the Log Plaza if we c a
of any help.
lic
a.h,
g.
275.
Ia,
b, L
,
eall
6 P.ra
lm,G II-G'I "m" I L 6 to
t lLlr
INTERIOH I I00t000:
SEASON Ilg
Chad owner Licensed I I'qlity
15 ;ears experience I !1, pot
1-360-277-9241 I r CUdl
Cell 1-360-401-0048 i:i00
HOODCCPQ79NN ' I y
MAY BE
APRIL 16
FOR IRA CONTRIBUTI
If you haven't (hmc st)
ah'cady, dwrCs still time
m maximize your 2006
IRA comril)ution. Evcn if
you ah'ea(ly have all IRA
elsewhere, it's easy to
trauslk'r to an Edward Jones
IRA and I)cgin receiving the
Iht'c-to-lh('c a(M('e you
(it:serve.
To learn more about
tit(' ;l(Ivatl|;lt's of an
I'(Iward Jo.cs IRA,
call or visil today.
David M. Hawley Jr.
23781 tlwv. 3,#101B
Bellhir, W, 98528
(360) 275-7177
www.edwardjones.com
Munt)e IPC
HOOD (36o) 275-7903
BISTRO
EATURING
.F pANDED NEW
Nl::w .X U EExPANDEEP
MEN GE
3, Belfalr * Just north of the Hwy 3/Hwy 106.Intersection
People dealing with alcohol is-
sues may note the fbllowing
meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
42 Old Belfair Highway
Sunday: 9 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.
Monday: noon, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: noon, 7 p.m. Step
Study, Legacy
Wednesday: noon, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Big
Book study
Friday: noon Step study, 7 p.m.
fi)r women, 9 p.m. candlelight.
Saturday: 9 a.m., noon, 7:30
p.m. speaker meeting. A potluck
is held at 6:30 p.m. on the last
Saturday of every month.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Allyn Historic Church
lllllllllllllllllllll
P.O. Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528
Telephone 275-6680
Belfalr office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
News and advertising copy deadline noon Mondays. For your convenience
there is a mail slot by the door for copy. Office located in the Log Plaza.
KEVAN MOORE ..................................................................... Editor
HARVEY MORRIS ........................................ Advertising Manager
LIZ CASE .............................................. Office Manager/Reporter
Office Telephone (360) 275-6680
A section of The Sheton-Mason County Journal serving as the voice of Belfair,
Allyn, Grapeview, Tahuya, Mason Lake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor.
State Route 3, Allyn
Sunday: 7 p.m. Survivors
Friday: 7 p.m. Men's Stag, Big
Book study
A1-Anon
42 Old Belfair Highway
Monday: 7:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous
Fiesta Restaurant
23730 NE State Route 3, Belfair
Wednesday: 6 p.m.
More information on AA is
available at 275-9868 or 275-
4395. For AI-Anon, call 275-3833;
and for Narcotics Anonymous,
call 432-0542 or 731-5051.
locations
Our
_Communit00
Credit UniorV.
Serving anyone living or working
in Mason or Grays Harbor Coun
526 W. Cedar St., Shelton
2948 Olympic Hwy. N., Shelton
426-9701
www.ourcu.com
Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, February 15, 2007
Quality companies at the prices
you need!
Come m mzd see Chris Ladner, Artemia Settle, attd our team
of insurance professionals for all your insurmwe needs!
A " S .1
ArnoM & Smith Insurance Agency
Phone" (360) 277.5300 * Toll Free: 800-633-4848
I ! N,E, Old Beifair Hwy, Belfair, WA 98528
Letter to the editor ...
Refunds are available
Editor, The Herald:
Did you pay tbr long-distance
service billed after February 28,
2003 and before August 1, 2006?
If so, you may be entitled to a re-
fund.
The Internal Revenue Service
is refunding federal excise taxes
paid on long-distance charges
billed after February 28, 2003
and before August 1, 2006. You
can request this refund even if
you do not have to file a regular
income tax return. Just use the
new Form 1040EZ-T.
The IRS is making it easy for
you to request the refund by of.
fering a standard refund amount
from $40 to $60 based on the
number of exemptions you are
eligible to claim. There is no need
to gather old phone bills to cal-
culate your refund if you choose
to request a standard refund
amount. You only need to fill out
one line on your income tax re-
turn to request the refund.
Individuals choosing NOT to
file for the standard amount must
figure their refund using the ac-
tual amount of taxes paid which
is documented and attached to
the regular income tax return.
AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers
are available to assist you at the
North Mason Timberland Region-
al Library in Belthir on Tuesdays
from 1 to 5 p.m.; at the Shelton
Senior Center on Wednesdays
tYom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and at
Shelton Timberland Library on
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Frank M. Massett
Belfair
Obituary
i
Mary A. Sammeli
Bremerton resident Mary A.
Sammeli died January 28 in
Bremerton. She was 49.
She was born April 8, 1957 in
Bremerton to Wesley E. and Ann
(Nutbrock) Sam-
meli.
She gradu-
ated from West
High School.
She enjoyed
writing poetry,
some of which
was published,
and spending
time having fun
with her nieces.
She also really Mary
enjoyed spend- Sammeli
ing time with
her very special friend, Connie
Last Leaf Productions set to
visit the North Mason library
berland Library.
The Belfair library presents
Youth PageTurners Book Club, 4
to 5 p.m. on Thursday, February
15, fbr ages 9-11. Join in a lively
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.
All Timberland Regional Li-
braries will be closed on Monday,
February 19, tbr Presidents' Day.
Libraries will resume regular
schedules on Tuesday, February
20.
The Belf'air library presents
"Computer Adventures: Publisher
and Advanced Word," tom 9:30 to
11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20,
for adults. This class will intro-
duce the Publisher program, and
advanced tbrmatting techniques
and features in Word. Participants
should be comfortable with basic
computer use and word-processing
in the Word program. Because this
is a hands-on class, there is a limit
of seven participants. Sign-ups re-
quired; call (360) 275-3232.
The Timberland Regional
Library Board of Trustees will
have a public meeting at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 21, at the
Centralia Timberland Library,
110 South Silver Street, Centra-
lia. The public is encouraged to
attend.
The Belfair library presents
Preschool Story Time from 11 to
11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Febru-
ary 21, for children ages 3-6.
The Belfair library presents
Last Leaf Productions' The Waifs
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. Spon-
sored by the Friends of the North
Mason Timberland Library.
The Belfair library presents
Preschool Story Time from 11 to
11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Febru-
ary 28, for children ages 3-6.
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
The North Mason Timberland
Regional Library is set to host
a special play for children next
week.
Last Leaf Productions will en-
act fun new versions of"The Three
Little Pigs" and "Little Red Riding
Hood," in which the stories will be
told from the perspective of the
wolf'.
The play will be held at 4:30 p.m.
on Thursday, February 22, at the
library. Last Leaf" Productions is
a non-profit, touring theater com-
pany based in Monroe. Its original
children's-theater programs are
inspired by folk tales, short sto-
ries and fairy tales. They pertbrm
at schools, libraries and festivals
throughout Western Washington.
The library is located at 23081 NE
State Route 3. For more informa-
tion call 275-3232.
Now here is a quick look at some
other upcoming library events and
activities:
The Belfair library presents
PageTurners Book Discussion
from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday,
February 15, tbr adults. The choice
for this month is The Corr&'tions,
by Jonathan Franzen. PageTurn-
ers is held on the third Thursday
of each month. Cosponsored by the
Friends of the North Mason Tim-
Volunteers sought for
picked up beginning February 25.
Cosponsored by the Friends of
the North Mason Timberland Li-
brary.
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
resources, the TRL Central Refer-
ence librarians are available toll-
free at 1-800-562-6022.
New support
group meets
every month
Belfair now has a new support
group tbr people who have had
lap-band surgeries fbr weight
loss.
The new group is meeting at
6:30 p.m. on every third Wednes-
day of the month in the upstairs
meeting room at QFC and wel-
comes the participation ot" fam-
ily members and fYiends of lap-
band patients along with any
people who are considering the
surgery.
The group's leader is Cheryl
Nelson, an employee at Belfair's
Westbay Automotive, who had
wide variety of jobs the surgeryonAprill5of2006
a at Mason General Hospital. Nel-
son is proud to report that she
has lost 69 pounds, feels abso-
Services (36339) and Faith in Ac-
tion-West Sound (47315).
Gardening or handy work:
The tranquil ttarmony Hill re-
treat center in Union is looking for
volunteers to assist two or more
hours a week to keep this healing
resort beautiful for cancer patient
retreats. Gardening (36512) Han-
dy Work (36451).
Senior nutrition assistant in
Belfair: Help the senior nutrition
program staff prepare and clean-
up after the Tuesday and Thurs-
day senior lunches and home-
The Retired and Senior Volun-
teer Program has several volun-
teer opportunities for North,Ma-
son residents. Anyone interested
in helping out can call 360-426-
3405 for information, referring
to the numbers at the end of the
items listed below.
Home care assistance: Help
the elderly and physically chal-
lenged remain independent in their
own home by assisting with light
housekeeping, yard maintenance,
home repairs or transportation to
me,Ileal appointments. CCS Chore
bound senior meal deliveries at
the Mary E. Theler Community
Center (47794).
Youth mentor/tutor: Help tu-
tor youth in reading, writing and
math or teach them new hobby
skills at The Boys and Girls Club
in North Mason (36533).
Literacy tutors: Tutor North
Mason adults in reading, math,
and writing, GED or English as a
Second Language (ESL) for Mason
County Literacy. Past experience
as a tutor is not needed. Excellent
training is provided (36585).
lutely great "and isn't finished
losing yet!"
Anyone interested in more
information can call Nelson at
275-6779 (leave a message) or
call Pacific Surgical Weight Loss
at 1-866-722-6363.
i
(Bohannon) Poust.
She was preceded in td:ra, t:b y
her mother, Ann, her s
bie Roberts, and her nephew,
Gregory Sammeli.
Survivors include her lath.c,
Wesley; her brothers Ray and
wife, Betty, and Mike of Bre.
ton and Pat Sammeli and J
Eby of Belfair; several nieces ,
a
nephews; and her friends a.
caregivers at Belmont Terrace $
Bremerton.
A funeral service was held eg"
lier this week in Port Orchard.
An important legacy
Complete obituary informati
is not only an appropriate tribUy
to the deceased but a part of l
tory. The Herald prey'ides f0fir
and is happy to print informati
on the lives of residents and
mer residents. Please stop by
office in the Log Plaza if we c a
of any help.
lic
a.h,
g.
275.
Ia,
b, L
,
eall
6 P.ra
lm,G II-G'I "m" I L 6 to
t lLlr
INTERIOH I I00t000:
SEASON Ilg
Chad owner Licensed I I'qlity
15 ;ears experience I !1, pot
1-360-277-9241 I r CUdl
Cell 1-360-401-0048 i:i00
HOODCCPQ79NN ' I y
MAY BE
APRIL 16
FOR IRA CONTRIBUTI
If you haven't (hmc st)
ah'cady, dwrCs still time
m maximize your 2006
IRA comril)ution. Evcn if
you ah'ea(ly have all IRA
elsewhere, it's easy to
trauslk'r to an Edward Jones
IRA and I)cgin receiving the
Iht'c-to-lh('c a(M('e you
(it:serve.
To learn more about
tit(' ;l(Ivatl|;lt's of an
I'(Iward Jo.cs IRA,
call or visil today.
David M. Hawley Jr.
23781 tlwv. 3,#101B
Bellhir, W, 98528
(360) 275-7177
www.edwardjones.com
Munt)e IPC
HOOD (36o) 275-7903
BISTRO
EATURING
.F pANDED NEW
Nl::w .X U EExPANDEEP
MEN GE
3, Belfalr * Just north of the Hwy 3/Hwy 106.Intersection
People dealing with alcohol is-
sues may note the fbllowing
meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
42 Old Belfair Highway
Sunday: 9 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.
Monday: noon, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: noon, 7 p.m. Step
Study, Legacy
Wednesday: noon, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Big
Book study
Friday: noon Step study, 7 p.m.
fi)r women, 9 p.m. candlelight.
Saturday: 9 a.m., noon, 7:30
p.m. speaker meeting. A potluck
is held at 6:30 p.m. on the last
Saturday of every month.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Allyn Historic Church
lllllllllllllllllllll
P.O. Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528
Telephone 275-6680
Belfalr office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday
News and advertising copy deadline noon Mondays. For your convenience
there is a mail slot by the door for copy. Office located in the Log Plaza.
KEVAN MOORE ..................................................................... Editor
HARVEY MORRIS ........................................ Advertising Manager
LIZ CASE .............................................. Office Manager/Reporter
Office Telephone (360) 275-6680
A section of The Sheton-Mason County Journal serving as the voice of Belfair,
Allyn, Grapeview, Tahuya, Mason Lake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor.
State Route 3, Allyn
Sunday: 7 p.m. Survivors
Friday: 7 p.m. Men's Stag, Big
Book study
A1-Anon
42 Old Belfair Highway
Monday: 7:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous
Fiesta Restaurant
23730 NE State Route 3, Belfair
Wednesday: 6 p.m.
More information on AA is
available at 275-9868 or 275-
4395. For AI-Anon, call 275-3833;
and for Narcotics Anonymous,
call 432-0542 or 731-5051.
locations
Our
_Communit00
Credit UniorV.
Serving anyone living or working
in Mason or Grays Harbor Coun
526 W. Cedar St., Shelton
2948 Olympic Hwy. N., Shelton
426-9701
www.ourcu.com
Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, February 15, 2007
Quality companies at the prices
you need!
Come m mzd see Chris Ladner, Artemia Settle, attd our team
of insurance professionals for all your insurmwe needs!
A " S .1
ArnoM & Smith Insurance Agency
Phone" (360) 277.5300 * Toll Free: 800-633-4848
I ! N,E, Old Beifair Hwy, Belfair, WA 98528