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On Campus
Seven Mason County stu-
dents were among those in-
ducted February 21 to the
Olympic College chapter of Phi
Theta Kappa, an international
honor society for two-year col-
leges.
State Representative Kathy
Haigh was speaker at the pri-
vate ceremonies. New mem-
bers of the honorary were
Joyee L. Bredehl of Belfair,
Janis R. Golden of Shelton,
Eli H. Hetrick of Belfair,
Barbara R. Kortright from
tloodsport, Tracy L. Smith
of Shelton, Carrie L.
Schmitz of Belfair and Jen-
nifer L. West of Belfair.
Members maintain a grade-
point average of 3.5 or above,
are involved in service projects
involved with literacy and
reading issues, and this year
are participating in the con-
struction of a Habitat for Hu-
manity house in Suquamish.
Kelli Anne Goldsby of
Stillwater, Oklahoma, was se-
lected in February as a Top
Ten Student in the Oklahoma
State University College of Ed-
ucation. She was honored at a
banquet February 27.
Goldsby was also named re-
cipient of the 1999-2000 Kim
R. Watson Scholarship for
$1,000 recognizing outstand-
ing students in the OSU Col-
lege of Education and received
a $500 general college scholar-
ship for academics. The
scholar is the daughter of Pete
and Irene Goldsby of Agate.
gn Service:
SHS grad is member
of Marines drill team
(;cry Comstock, a 1998 gradu-
ate of Shelton }tigh School, is now
a member of the U.S. Marine
Corps Silent Drill Team,
The young corpsman is the son
of Michael Comstock of Shelton
and Lois ttowarth of Port
Orchard.
Comstock joined the Marines
under the corps' pre-enlistment
program while a junior at SHS.
Shortly after graduating, he was
in basic training in San Diego.
Thanks in large part to his traiw
ing in Shelton's Naval Junior Re-
serve Officer Training Corps pro-
gram, he placed second among
the 429 recruits in his basic train-
mg company when he graduated,
his family reports. Present at the
graduation ceremony were Gery's
father and his fiancGe, Lorrie,
After fi)ur weeks at Camp Pen-
dleton in California, Comstock got
his requested assignment to the
Eighth and I Unit in Washington,
D.C. He was then shipped to
Yuma, Arizona, to try for the Sil-
ent Drill Team. Along with 24 of
the Marines' best, he competed
for one of 10 openings on the drill
team.
}te placed second and became a
member ot' the team, pertbrming
fbr the first time February 23 in
Yuma. ttis grandparents, Ace and
Bernice Comstock, who spend
summers in Shelton and winters
in Mesa, Arizona, were able to at-
tend.
The Silent Drill Team performs
for the President, on state occa-
sions and at events throughout
the nation. It also travels interna-
now (.,crys stepmoth0r ...... tinally, performing about 200
After graduating from basic times each year,
training, G(.ry spent a 10-day fur- The team, along with the U.S.
Iough in Shelt(m, where he visited Marine Drum and Bugle Corps,
R(YI?C friends from Shclton and will perform on the West Coast in
Port Orchard and serwd as best the next few weeks, the elder
man at his thther's wedding. Comstocks noted.
'79er s t() reunite
Shelton ttigh School s Class of tion to Joan Trotzer Horn at (253)
1979 is getting ready-,,' for its 20- 582-6984, 12805 65th Avenue
year class reunion.
The gathering will be held at
the Tyee Hotel in Tumwater on
Saturday, August 7.
"We will be getting announce-
ments out in the near future,"
said class spokesperson Terry
Oakes. Anyone who has moved or
has changed addresses in the past
five years should send informa-
Court SW, Tacoma 98499 or
Cheri Orr Crawibrd at (360) 456-
8632, 8614 Oxford Drive SE,
Olympia 98503.
:1
HOPE
CONFERENCE CENTER
and Chapel
Perfect for:
seminars
business meetings
award ceremonies
planning retreats
company celebrations
industry conventions
.
A healthy heart works
in perfect
PEOPLE FIRST members and staffers include (in
front) Richard Caisse and (from left, front row)
Rita McLean, Dick Eager, Harley Spencer, Monte
Montgomery, Patty Graham and volunteer advisor
Mary Relier; and in back, Bryant Evans behind
TESC volunteer Jenny Andshausley, recreation
specialist Tracy Oppedahl, Clifford Harris, Norma
Hemmingway, Joe Turner and Dan Kirby.
People First sets
meeting March 6
People First, a private non-
profit self-advocacy organiza-
tion tbr people with develop-
mental disabilities, has begun
holding meetings again after a
period of inactivity.
"The purpose of People
First is to assist people of dis-
ability to realize and appreci-
ate that we are people first,
and our disabilities are sec-
ondary," said a spokesperson
for the group, who added, "We
are equal citizens in our com-
munities."
The Mason County People
First Chapter has plans for
several community activities
and welcomes public involve-
ment. Officers have been elect-
ed, noted volunteer advisor
Mary Relier. At present, the
membership numbers 16. The
group plans to attend a region-
al convention in the fall.
The recently resurrected
group will hold its fourth
meeting at 2 p.m. March 6 in
the activity room at Holiday
Park Retirement Residence,
and newcomers to the group
are welcome. "A strong group
is a strong voice," an advocate
fi)r the group noted.
People First will meet the
first and third Saturday of
each month at Holiday Park,
which is located at the corner
of First and Railroad down-
town.
PRICES
PUGET SOUND
PROPANE
(360) 753-5877
427-0886
harmony.
And around here, heart care
specialists
2
work together, too
Cardiac patients in Southwest Washington benefit from a team approach to heaf
The board-certified emergency physicians and nurses at Mason General Hospital
handle all of your urgent care needs.Your local family practice doctor or internist can
r g lbr 200
Located at: 421 West E Street,
across from Callanan Park
on Mountain View.
13601 42 6-0607
Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 4, 1999
m
diagnose and manage your care. And if you need heart surgery, the cardiac specialists at
Providence St. Peter Hospital are consulted and continue treatment. We work t to
to make sure you and your heart get the best care available. l
m
m
Conservation district
offers series of classes
Mason Conservation District
will soon offer a series of classes
to help members of the communi-
ty improve their property.
Scheduled for Tuesday eve-
nings in April, the classes will
run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the
conservation district office at
1051 SE Highway 3, Suite G in
Shelton.
Participants will learn how to
plant trees, build fences and in-
stall gutters on farm or stream-
side property.
For each class attended, partic-
ipants will owe five hours of time
to be paid back assisting with
other projects throughout the
community, says staffer Jeanene
Campbell. However, she notes,
those who attend all four classes
will benefit by having five hours
of work done on their own
stream.
There is no fee for the
Campbell emphasized.
limited. High-school
said, are encouraged tc
brochure and
tion are available from C
who can be reached by
42%9436 or 1-800-527-943
:m
m
I00r] V stourW.bSte
www.modshoppe.©O00
Natlon.I Prescription Centers " DISCOUNT PRICES!
• Records Kept for Tax Purposes
426-007-2 i
207 Professional Way [ MONDAY-FRIDAY SATURDAY
Across from the hospital [ 9 A.M.-6 P.M. 9 A.M.-1
'alf of the more than 16 million Americans
.with diabetes are unaware they have this
health condition. Fortunately, your Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy can help you understand
your risk for diabetes.
March 23 is the American Diabetes Alert, a perfect
reminder tor you to stop by The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy to be screened for diabetes. )u can get
the latest information on diabetes risk factors and
treatment and find great savings on p)ducts to
help you stay healthier.
And since we're 100% focused on patient care, you'll
get the personalized care and one-to-one attention
you deserve. What's your diabetes risk? Stop by The
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy to find out.
' '- "11
VP I
: Glucose°00ablets :
: $3.99
50 tablets, compare m Dex#4 Glucose Tablets,
Orangt[ or Ra.q,berry - Sugges,ed Retail $5.59 1
i
AI parht',palt,tlg I)ha,lllat',c [!XlX'r,t J, Jl ,'t) i
A Diabetes Quiz
Are you one of the 16 million Americans
with diabetes? Take this simple diabetes quiz
from your Medicine Shoppe ® Pharmacist to
find out if you are at risk for diabetes.
Are you ....
[] Overweight?
[] A Smoker?
[] Related to someone who has
diabetes (parent/sibling) ?
Over 45 ?
[]
Do You...
[] Urinate frequently?
[] Have intense thirst?
[] Often feel run down or fatigued?
Have You...
[] Suddenly lost weight?
[] Noticed sudden changes in your
[] Noticed blurred vision?
[] Noticed cuts that heal slowly?
If you notice any of these symptoms, contact
your physician. For more details, see your
Medicine Shoppe ® Pharmacy.
mt ANY DAY IN MARCH ONCE
WE DOUBLE OUR REGULAR
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
AND
GIVE 15% DISCOUNT TO SR. CITIZENS
80 YEARS AND OVER.
Discount on all prescriptions and all merchandise
purchases any clay in March once. Offer good only with
this coupon. Cash value 1/20€.
A.A.R.P. CUSTOMER? WHY NOT SHOP
OUR PRICES ARE
j
i!! ¸
MD
Medicim
General Hos/:
d
Mark Taylor,
Cardiac Sue
Providence
St. Peter
Qua//ty care... In our own
Mason General Hospital
/
A
2'
On Campus
Seven Mason County stu-
dents were among those in-
ducted February 21 to the
Olympic College chapter of Phi
Theta Kappa, an international
honor society for two-year col-
leges.
State Representative Kathy
Haigh was speaker at the pri-
vate ceremonies. New mem-
bers of the honorary were
Joyee L. Bredehl of Belfair,
Janis R. Golden of Shelton,
Eli H. Hetrick of Belfair,
Barbara R. Kortright from
tloodsport, Tracy L. Smith
of Shelton, Carrie L.
Schmitz of Belfair and Jen-
nifer L. West of Belfair.
Members maintain a grade-
point average of 3.5 or above,
are involved in service projects
involved with literacy and
reading issues, and this year
are participating in the con-
struction of a Habitat for Hu-
manity house in Suquamish.
Kelli Anne Goldsby of
Stillwater, Oklahoma, was se-
lected in February as a Top
Ten Student in the Oklahoma
State University College of Ed-
ucation. She was honored at a
banquet February 27.
Goldsby was also named re-
cipient of the 1999-2000 Kim
R. Watson Scholarship for
$1,000 recognizing outstand-
ing students in the OSU Col-
lege of Education and received
a $500 general college scholar-
ship for academics. The
scholar is the daughter of Pete
and Irene Goldsby of Agate.
gn Service:
SHS grad is member
of Marines drill team
(;cry Comstock, a 1998 gradu-
ate of Shelton }tigh School, is now
a member of the U.S. Marine
Corps Silent Drill Team,
The young corpsman is the son
of Michael Comstock of Shelton
and Lois ttowarth of Port
Orchard.
Comstock joined the Marines
under the corps' pre-enlistment
program while a junior at SHS.
Shortly after graduating, he was
in basic training in San Diego.
Thanks in large part to his traiw
ing in Shelton's Naval Junior Re-
serve Officer Training Corps pro-
gram, he placed second among
the 429 recruits in his basic train-
mg company when he graduated,
his family reports. Present at the
graduation ceremony were Gery's
father and his fiancGe, Lorrie,
After fi)ur weeks at Camp Pen-
dleton in California, Comstock got
his requested assignment to the
Eighth and I Unit in Washington,
D.C. He was then shipped to
Yuma, Arizona, to try for the Sil-
ent Drill Team. Along with 24 of
the Marines' best, he competed
for one of 10 openings on the drill
team.
}te placed second and became a
member ot' the team, pertbrming
fbr the first time February 23 in
Yuma. ttis grandparents, Ace and
Bernice Comstock, who spend
summers in Shelton and winters
in Mesa, Arizona, were able to at-
tend.
The Silent Drill Team performs
for the President, on state occa-
sions and at events throughout
the nation. It also travels interna-
now (.,crys stepmoth0r ...... tinally, performing about 200
After graduating from basic times each year,
training, G(.ry spent a 10-day fur- The team, along with the U.S.
Iough in Shelt(m, where he visited Marine Drum and Bugle Corps,
R(YI?C friends from Shclton and will perform on the West Coast in
Port Orchard and serwd as best the next few weeks, the elder
man at his thther's wedding. Comstocks noted.
'79er s t() reunite
Shelton ttigh School s Class of tion to Joan Trotzer Horn at (253)
1979 is getting ready-,,' for its 20- 582-6984, 12805 65th Avenue
year class reunion.
The gathering will be held at
the Tyee Hotel in Tumwater on
Saturday, August 7.
"We will be getting announce-
ments out in the near future,"
said class spokesperson Terry
Oakes. Anyone who has moved or
has changed addresses in the past
five years should send informa-
Court SW, Tacoma 98499 or
Cheri Orr Crawibrd at (360) 456-
8632, 8614 Oxford Drive SE,
Olympia 98503.
:1
HOPE
CONFERENCE CENTER
and Chapel
Perfect for:
seminars
business meetings
award ceremonies
planning retreats
company celebrations
industry conventions
.
A healthy heart works
in perfect
PEOPLE FIRST members and staffers include (in
front) Richard Caisse and (from left, front row)
Rita McLean, Dick Eager, Harley Spencer, Monte
Montgomery, Patty Graham and volunteer advisor
Mary Relier; and in back, Bryant Evans behind
TESC volunteer Jenny Andshausley, recreation
specialist Tracy Oppedahl, Clifford Harris, Norma
Hemmingway, Joe Turner and Dan Kirby.
People First sets
meeting March 6
People First, a private non-
profit self-advocacy organiza-
tion tbr people with develop-
mental disabilities, has begun
holding meetings again after a
period of inactivity.
"The purpose of People
First is to assist people of dis-
ability to realize and appreci-
ate that we are people first,
and our disabilities are sec-
ondary," said a spokesperson
for the group, who added, "We
are equal citizens in our com-
munities."
The Mason County People
First Chapter has plans for
several community activities
and welcomes public involve-
ment. Officers have been elect-
ed, noted volunteer advisor
Mary Relier. At present, the
membership numbers 16. The
group plans to attend a region-
al convention in the fall.
The recently resurrected
group will hold its fourth
meeting at 2 p.m. March 6 in
the activity room at Holiday
Park Retirement Residence,
and newcomers to the group
are welcome. "A strong group
is a strong voice," an advocate
fi)r the group noted.
People First will meet the
first and third Saturday of
each month at Holiday Park,
which is located at the corner
of First and Railroad down-
town.
PRICES
PUGET SOUND
PROPANE
(360) 753-5877
427-0886
harmony.
And around here, heart care
specialists
2
work together, too
Cardiac patients in Southwest Washington benefit from a team approach to heaf
The board-certified emergency physicians and nurses at Mason General Hospital
handle all of your urgent care needs.Your local family practice doctor or internist can
r g lbr 200
Located at: 421 West E Street,
across from Callanan Park
on Mountain View.
13601 42 6-0607
Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 4, 1999
m
diagnose and manage your care. And if you need heart surgery, the cardiac specialists at
Providence St. Peter Hospital are consulted and continue treatment. We work t to
to make sure you and your heart get the best care available. l
m
m
Conservation district
offers series of classes
Mason Conservation District
will soon offer a series of classes
to help members of the communi-
ty improve their property.
Scheduled for Tuesday eve-
nings in April, the classes will
run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the
conservation district office at
1051 SE Highway 3, Suite G in
Shelton.
Participants will learn how to
plant trees, build fences and in-
stall gutters on farm or stream-
side property.
For each class attended, partic-
ipants will owe five hours of time
to be paid back assisting with
other projects throughout the
community, says staffer Jeanene
Campbell. However, she notes,
those who attend all four classes
will benefit by having five hours
of work done on their own
stream.
There is no fee for the
Campbell emphasized.
limited. High-school
said, are encouraged tc
brochure and
tion are available from C
who can be reached by
42%9436 or 1-800-527-943
:m
m
I00r] V stourW.bSte
www.modshoppe.©O00
Natlon.I Prescription Centers " DISCOUNT PRICES!
• Records Kept for Tax Purposes
426-007-2 i
207 Professional Way [ MONDAY-FRIDAY SATURDAY
Across from the hospital [ 9 A.M.-6 P.M. 9 A.M.-1
'alf of the more than 16 million Americans
.with diabetes are unaware they have this
health condition. Fortunately, your Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy can help you understand
your risk for diabetes.
March 23 is the American Diabetes Alert, a perfect
reminder tor you to stop by The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy to be screened for diabetes. )u can get
the latest information on diabetes risk factors and
treatment and find great savings on p)ducts to
help you stay healthier.
And since we're 100% focused on patient care, you'll
get the personalized care and one-to-one attention
you deserve. What's your diabetes risk? Stop by The
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy to find out.
' '- "11
VP I
: Glucose°00ablets :
: $3.99
50 tablets, compare m Dex#4 Glucose Tablets,
Orangt[ or Ra.q,berry - Sugges,ed Retail $5.59 1
i
AI parht',palt,tlg I)ha,lllat',c [!XlX'r,t J, Jl ,'t) i
A Diabetes Quiz
Are you one of the 16 million Americans
with diabetes? Take this simple diabetes quiz
from your Medicine Shoppe ® Pharmacist to
find out if you are at risk for diabetes.
Are you ....
[] Overweight?
[] A Smoker?
[] Related to someone who has
diabetes (parent/sibling) ?
Over 45 ?
[]
Do You...
[] Urinate frequently?
[] Have intense thirst?
[] Often feel run down or fatigued?
Have You...
[] Suddenly lost weight?
[] Noticed sudden changes in your
[] Noticed blurred vision?
[] Noticed cuts that heal slowly?
If you notice any of these symptoms, contact
your physician. For more details, see your
Medicine Shoppe ® Pharmacy.
mt ANY DAY IN MARCH ONCE
WE DOUBLE OUR REGULAR
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
AND
GIVE 15% DISCOUNT TO SR. CITIZENS
80 YEARS AND OVER.
Discount on all prescriptions and all merchandise
purchases any clay in March once. Offer good only with
this coupon. Cash value 1/20€.
A.A.R.P. CUSTOMER? WHY NOT SHOP
OUR PRICES ARE
j
i!! ¸
MD
Medicim
General Hos/:
d
Mark Taylor,
Cardiac Sue
Providence
St. Peter
Qua//ty care... In our own
Mason General Hospital
/
A
2'