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At th___ee chamber" Tourism is focus of a new partnership (Continued from page 1.) Dick Taylor of the Shelten-Ma- son Chamber or Frank Kenny of the North Mason Chamber. Sev- eral hundred photos plus written content will be required for this eflbrt. While the project is being led by the chambers, content providers are not required to be affiliated with either chamber of commerce. "We are going to need hun- dreds of high-quality tourism- related photos," Kenny said. "We also need stories and info from every area of" the county. The Web site allows us to show offj ust how special Mason County is." On a related note, the North Mason Chamber has begun dis- tributing its new 2007 Commu- nity Guide, a full-color publica- tion tbcused on the economic and recreational lifiz of the area. The editorial inibrmation, along with full-color photographs, presents a community image to attract visitors, newcomers and new businesses. ALONG WITH a map of popular Mason County desti- nations and sections devoted to local amenities and recreation, the guide includes profiles of" the various communities served by the North Mason Chamber, including Belthir, Allyn, Vic- tor, Grapeview, Treasure and Stretch islands, Union,Tahuya and Dewatto. Chamber members will find their business intbrmation list- ed alphabetically on the mem- bership roster and by category in the business directory. A spe- cial advertisers' index is also in- cluded. Chamber trustee Pare Merrill of OUTLOOK Writing & Design wrote the editorial copy, de- signed the cover and shot many of the photographs used in the guide. The cover photo, taken from Cedar Street off State Route 106, is a classic shot of the inland waters of Hood Canal, framed by tall firs in the fbreground with the Olympics as a backdrop. The chamber has printed 5,000 copies of the guide, with 3,500 already distributed to local businesses, post offices, regional chambers and visitor informa- tion centers. Additional copies are available at the chamber of- fice or by mail. Call executive di- rector Frank Kenny at 275-4267 to request a copy. IN OTHER chamber news, the group is soon set to have its own radio update on KMAS 1030. Topics include business news tom North Mason, com- munity events and more. The chamber needs a weekly spon- sor, which will receive an on- air "thank you," for the cost of $35. In addition, the chamber is rolling out a new membership growth program. It will include a contest and reward for signing up new members. "We are much stronger repre- senting the business community s interests when we have a large membership," Kenny said. Membership applications can be found on-line at www.north- masonehamber.eom. At the library: Lynch L9 be hosted by the local Friends group (Continued from page 1.) prairie setting is a crucial part of the novel. For Jim, as for Willa Cather herself, the land is time- less, both a /brmative influence and a haunting memory. "It" you've already read this wonderthl book, read it again. It'll be a new and rich{r experi- ence," said Tim Mallory, Timber- land's adul t services coordi n ator. This year's program includes over 65 events. They include group book discussions; dramat- ic portrayals of' Willa Cather by nationally recognized scholar, Betty Jean Steinshouer, in pc- riod costume; proibssional read- er's theater perfbrmances; and live musical pertbrmances in the Bohemian immigrant styles of,gmtonia's era. THE BIG READ is a part- nership of' the NEA and the In- stitute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The purpose of' the initiative is to restore reading to the center of" American culture. In addition to the $20,000 grant, the NEA is also providing fYee materials for the library to distribute, includ- ing reader's guides illustrated with photos, time lines and oth- er images, and teacher's guides tbr high-school teachers who re- quest them. The materials are also available on-line at www. neabigread.org. All timberland programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library's program may con- tact the library at least four days in advance. For information on any topic or for help finding in- formation resources, the TRL Central Reference librarians are available toll-tree at 1-800- 562-6022. New weight-loss group meets in North Mason Belfair now has a new support group tbr people who have had lap-band surgeries tbr weight loss. The new group is meet- ing at 6:30 p.m. on every third Wednesday of the month in the upstairs meeting room at QFC and welcomes the participation of thmily members and friends 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 the surgery on April 15 of 2006 at Mason General Hospital. Nel- son is proud to report that she has lost 69 pounds, feels abso- 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. Theler Center seeks some (tonated goods Spring is coming along soon, very soon, and officials of the Mary E. Theler Community Cen- ter are now planning their better- weather projects fbr the gardens and buildings. They've compiled a 2007 "wish list" of the tools they currently need to get to work. The items can be new or used. Here is what they need: an air compressor (with extension); socket sets of various sizes; an or- bital sander; a 41h-inch grinder and wheels; a screwdriver set; heavy-duty water hoses; a torque screwdriver and bits; electric wire testers; a circular saw; pry bars; pliers sets; assorted wrenches; a saber saw; a hack saw; nut driv- ers; wire cutters; a speed lock-bit set; a tape set; and pipe cutters. Anyone that has items that could be donated can call the The- ler Center at 275-4898. Fireflghters needed Local fire districts - all of them -continually need volunteers. To help, call the business office of your local fire department. ,, ii i i i JESFIELD Construction, Inc. Serving the North Mason area since 1967 Specializing in seawall Re-construction and home repairs 275-6684 Frank Merrill Belfair, WA Lic #JESFW228DO FREE KARATE LESSONS &:, Theler Community Center New Class Forming Now/ ,,. : Ages 4 and up Tuesday and Thursday We teach 5-5:45 pm • Self Defense • Respect • Confidence Taught by Black Belt Hall of Fame Master Jesse Palmer * 360-509-1790 ,,,|1 i i ,, i i , i| i i i i|lll i ii iiiill i i i i , , iiii ii I I Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, March 1,2007 St. Hugh Episcopal Church We invite you to join us for Sunday Family Worship 10 a.m. • Sunday School Provided 280 E. Whcclwright St., Allyn 360-275-8450 ii i i L.S. Cedar Company RS AUTOMOTIVE Foreign • Domestic './M,)tt,e .?, .liMa" Mark and Dflitra Ayers By appointment only Shop 360-275-0405 or Home 360-463-092$ Grapeview, WA  Since 1961 Miller Remodeling Bu!!din  on Your Dreams with Qualit and Service • Design/Build • Remodels • Additions • Restorations • Custom Homes 360-275-5702 360-426-2058 \\;'isk www, tnmillerremodeling.c°r to wad flout our {;lfi,'t,' For a Different Chiropractic Experience Dr. Shannon E. Aries* Providing compassionate, quality care with longer nurturing sessions • Gentle Chiropractic • Natural Medicine • Wholistic Healing Call for a complimentary consultation (se0) 275-4401 * Dr. Shannon has been studying and practicing natural methods of healing for over 20 years Now at: Ehresman Family Chiropractic Center 23160 SR 3 • Belfair JOIN the CHAMBER and Watch Your BUSINESS or ORGANIZATION Growl North CHAMBER OFFICE & VISITOR INFO: (360) 275.42d [ NEW VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER NOW BELFAIR LICENSING Managed by the North Mason Chamber of Commerce ALL VEHICLES ° BOATS ° NOTARY We also offer FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES Now you can renew your license tabs on-line BELFAIR LICENSING ]1 audpick them upat ourBelfairoffice, ABC 123 JJ dol.wa.gov • WASHINOTON • BELFAIR LICENSING: (360) 275.0600 Open Weekdays 8:30am to 5:00pro & Sat 9:00ara to l:00pm 23910 State Highway 3 • Belfair (at the stoplight) www.northmasoncham bet.corn At th___ee chamber" Tourism is focus of a new partnership (Continued from page 1.) Dick Taylor of the Shelten-Ma- son Chamber or Frank Kenny of the North Mason Chamber. Sev- eral hundred photos plus written content will be required for this eflbrt. While the project is being led by the chambers, content providers are not required to be affiliated with either chamber of commerce. "We are going to need hun- dreds of high-quality tourism- related photos," Kenny said. "We also need stories and info from every area of" the county. The Web site allows us to show offj ust how special Mason County is." On a related note, the North Mason Chamber has begun dis- tributing its new 2007 Commu- nity Guide, a full-color publica- tion tbcused on the economic and recreational lifiz of the area. The editorial inibrmation, along with full-color photographs, presents a community image to attract visitors, newcomers and new businesses. ALONG WITH a map of popular Mason County desti- nations and sections devoted to local amenities and recreation, the guide includes profiles of" the various communities served by the North Mason Chamber, including Belthir, Allyn, Vic- tor, Grapeview, Treasure and Stretch islands, Union,Tahuya and Dewatto. Chamber members will find their business intbrmation list- ed alphabetically on the mem- bership roster and by category in the business directory. A spe- cial advertisers' index is also in- cluded. Chamber trustee Pare Merrill of OUTLOOK Writing & Design wrote the editorial copy, de- signed the cover and shot many of the photographs used in the guide. The cover photo, taken from Cedar Street off State Route 106, is a classic shot of the inland waters of Hood Canal, framed by tall firs in the fbreground with the Olympics as a backdrop. The chamber has printed 5,000 copies of the guide, with 3,500 already distributed to local businesses, post offices, regional chambers and visitor informa- tion centers. Additional copies are available at the chamber of- fice or by mail. Call executive di- rector Frank Kenny at 275-4267 to request a copy. IN OTHER chamber news, the group is soon set to have its own radio update on KMAS 1030. Topics include business news tom North Mason, com- munity events and more. The chamber needs a weekly spon- sor, which will receive an on- air "thank you," for the cost of $35. In addition, the chamber is rolling out a new membership growth program. It will include a contest and reward for signing up new members. "We are much stronger repre- senting the business community s interests when we have a large membership," Kenny said. Membership applications can be found on-line at www.north- masonehamber.eom. At the library: Lynch L9 be hosted by the local Friends group (Continued from page 1.) prairie setting is a crucial part of the novel. For Jim, as for Willa Cather herself, the land is time- less, both a /brmative influence and a haunting memory. "It" you've already read this wonderthl book, read it again. It'll be a new and rich{r experi- ence," said Tim Mallory, Timber- land's adult services coordi n ator. This year's program includes over 65 events. They include group book discussions; dramat- ic portrayals of' Willa Cather by nationally recognized scholar, Betty Jean Steinshouer, in pc- riod costume; proibssional read- er's theater perfbrmances; and live musical pertbrmances in the Bohemian immigrant styles of,gmtonia's era. THE BIG READ is a part- nership of' the NEA and the In- stitute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The purpose of' the initiative is to restore reading to the center of" American culture. In addition to the $20,000 grant, the NEA is also providing fYee materials for the library to distribute, includ- ing reader's guides illustrated with photos, time lines and oth- er images, and teacher's guides tbr high-school teachers who re- quest them. The materials are also available on-line at www. neabigread.org. All timberland programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library's program may con- tact the library at least four days in advance. For information on any topic or for help finding in- formation resources, the TRL Central Reference librarians are available toll-tree at 1-800- 562-6022. New weight-loss group meets in North Mason Belfair now has a new support group tbr people who have had lap-band surgeries tbr weight loss. The new group is meet- ing at 6:30 p.m. on every third Wednesday of the month in the upstairs meeting room at QFC and welcomes the participation of thmily members and friends 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 the surgery on April 15 of 2006 at Mason General Hospital. Nel- son is proud to report that she has lost 69 pounds, feels abso- 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. Theler Center seeks some (tonated goods Spring is coming along soon, very soon, and officials of the Mary E. Theler Community Cen- ter are now planning their better- weather projects fbr the gardens and buildings. They've compiled a 2007 "wish list" of the tools they currently need to get to work. The items can be new or used. Here is what they need: an air compressor (with extension); socket sets of various sizes; an or- bital sander; a 41h-inch grinder and wheels; a screwdriver set; heavy-duty water hoses; a torque screwdriver and bits; electric wire testers; a circular saw; pry bars; pliers sets; assorted wrenches; a saber saw; a hack saw; nut driv- ers; wire cutters; a speed lock-bit set; a tape set; and pipe cutters. Anyone that has items that could be donated can call the The- ler Center at 275-4898. Fireflghters needed Local fire districts - all of them -continually need volunteers. To help, call the business office of your local fire department. ,, ii i i i JESFIELD Construction, Inc. Serving the North Mason area since 1967 Specializing in seawall Re-construction and home repairs 275-6684 Frank Merrill Belfair, WA Lic #JESFW228DO FREE KARATE LESSONS &:, Theler Community Center New Class Forming Now/ ,,. : Ages 4 and up Tuesday and Thursday We teach 5-5:45 pm • Self Defense • Respect • Confidence Taught by Black Belt Hall of Fame Master Jesse Palmer * 360-509-1790 ,,,|1 i i ,, i i , i| i i i i|lll i ii iiiill i i i i , , iiii ii I I Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, March 1,2007 St. Hugh Episcopal Church We invite you to join us for Sunday Family Worship 10 a.m. • Sunday School Provided 280 E. Whcclwright St., Allyn 360-275-8450 ii i i L.S. Cedar Company RS AUTOMOTIVE Foreign • Domestic './M,)tt,e .?, .liMa" Mark and Dflitra Ayers By appointment only Shop 360-275-0405 or Home 360-463-092$ Grapeview, WA  Since 1961 Miller Remodeling Bu!!din  on Your Dreams with Qualit and Service • Design/Build • Remodels • Additions • Restorations • Custom Homes 360-275-5702 360-426-2058 \\;'isk www, tnmillerremodeling.c°r to wad flout our {;lfi,'t,' For a Different Chiropractic Experience Dr. Shannon E. Aries* Providing compassionate, quality care with longer nurturing sessions • Gentle Chiropractic • Natural Medicine • Wholistic Healing Call for a complimentary consultation (se0) 275-4401 * Dr. Shannon has been studying and practicing natural methods of healing for over 20 years Now at: Ehresman Family Chiropractic Center 23160 SR 3 • Belfair JOIN the CHAMBER and Watch Your BUSINESS or ORGANIZATION Growl North CHAMBER OFFICE & VISITOR INFO: (360) 275.42d [ NEW VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER NOW BELFAIR LICENSING Managed by the North Mason Chamber of Commerce ALL VEHICLES ° BOATS ° NOTARY We also offer FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES Now you can renew your license tabs on-line BELFAIR LICENSING ]1 audpick them upat ourBelfairoffice, ABC 123 JJ dol.wa.gov • WASHINOTON • BELFAIR LICENSING: (360) 275.0600 Open Weekdays 8:30am to 5:00pro & Sat 9:00ara to l:00pm 23910 State Highway 3 • Belfair (at the stoplight) www.northmasoncham bet.corn