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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