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NM Timberland Library Letter to the editor... Kudos for the Herald offers full slate of events Editor, Belfair Herald: The North Mason Progress Re- port was very interesting. We found out a lot of things about Belfair we didn't know. We have owned property here since 1963, lived here pretty consistently from 1977, and full-time perma- nent since 1988. One thing that could be done for Belfair businesses is to pub- lish an elementary map of Belfair and environs, and, by number keyed to an alphabetical list, locate the various businesses on the map. In Belfair you drive to where you want to go. You do not walk. As you noted, Belfair has heavy traffic and in the midst of such traffic you don't spend much time looking for signs or street addresses. And you don't park your car and walk around to see what's there. Such a project would be very dangerous consid- ering there are no sidewalks and lots of cars. So a map identifying businesses would be great, and I would think such an instrument would increase patronage. Whenever we travel we always look for maps that locate busi- nesses and services in town and usually find our way to some of them. I think people who live around close would do the same. Donald Payne Grapeview Obituaries ii I ii Frank C. Taylor Dr. Frank. C. Taylor, 91, of Ta- huya, died on Tuesday, February 9, at his home on Hood Canal. Dr. Taylor was born September 9, 1907, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- nia. He married Catherine "Kaye" Herlovic in 1930. Following her death, he married Yvonne Berg- gren Taylor in 1991. Dr. Taylor served in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist mate aboard the USS Texas. He graduated from the Univer- sity of Louisville School of Medi- cine in 1938, and established a medical practice in Bremerton in 1939. He served a term as presi- dent of the Kitsap Medical Socie- ty, and a term as chief of staff at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He retired in 1967. Dr. Taylor was a volunteer with Tahuya Fire District 8 fol- lowing his retirement. He was a member of the Kitsap Medical So- ciety, the American Medical Asso- ciation, and was a Mason and Life Member of Hood Canal Lodge 288. Dr. Tayh)r was preceded in death by a brother, Robert J. Taylor; a nephew, David Taylor; and both of his wives. He is survived by two nephews, Derek Taylor of Los Gatos, Cali- fornia, and Allan Taylor of Lynn- wood; and by a niece, Nona Taylor of Seattle. At Dr. Taylor's request, there were no services. i i i John F. Merrill John Francis Merrill, 49, of Bremerton, died Monday, Febru- ary 22, at Bremerton Convales- cent Center after a 15-year battle with brain cancer. He was born June 4, 1949, in Bremerton, to Peter and Jane Merrill• The Merrill family lived in Tracyton until 1961, when they moved to North Mason. He gradu- ated from North Mason High School in 1967, and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, in 1971. On November 27, 1971, he married Connie Wells of Bremer- ton• He worked as a marine en- gineer at Crowley Maritime for 12 years, retiring in 1994. Mr. Merrill enjoyed fixing things, especially restoring his 1956 Willys Jeep. Survivors include his wife; a son, Adam, and daughter, Rebec- ca, both of whom are students at Western Washington University in Bellingham; three brothers, Peter Jr. of Belfair, Frank of Al- lyn, and Steve of Hansville; and a sister, Melinda Halvorsen of Bremerton. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 27, at Tracy- ton United Methodist Church. Ar- rangements were under the direc- tion of Lewis Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tracyton United Methodist Church, 5153 Naomi NW, Tracyton, Washing- ton 98393, or to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silver- dale, Washington 98383. Frank C. Taylor John F. Merrill The following activities are scheduled at the North Mason Timberland Library on State Route 3 in Belfair: Preschool Story Time, which also includes songs, crafts and games, is Wednesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 10, at 11 a.m., for ages 3 through 5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Internet 101 is designed for beginners to the Internet and per- sonal computers, and includes hands-on experience and answers to your questions• Registration is required for this class for adults, which will be taught three differ- ent times: Monday, March 8, 9 to 11 a.m.; Wednesday, March 17, 1 to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 31, 6 to 8 p.m. "Teachings of the First People" is a presentation by ROGER FERNANDES, a member of the Lower Elwha Band of S'Kallam Indians, will present "Teachings of the First People," at North Masod Timberland Library on Tuesday, March 9. Citizens of Grapeview have been trying to convince the Wash- ington State Department of Transportation that the lack of lighting at the south intersection of Grapeview Loop Road and State Route 3 was a traffic haz- ard. The state has finally seen the light. So have motorists along State Route 3, who will benefit from the installation of illumination at the intersection. The light was in- stalled February 22. "IN DISCUSSIONS with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Mason County supervisors, it became ap- parent that there were not enough nighttime accidents to make it a priority," said Kent Hil- Iceland, chairman of the project for the Grapeview Community Club. "The Department of Transpor- tation did agree, however, to pay ongoing power and maintenance costs if the light were installed." Local residents and civic or- ganizations joined together to raise funds and get the light in- stalled. That included hiring PUD 3 and an excavation contractor to install the wire, transformer and light. Hillesland contacted clubs and private donors and was pleased Looking back 50 years a lake and to top it off, he deco- rated the trees with frost. An out- standing artist, Bearden complet- ed the painting within the time allowed during the lunch meet- ing. • Judge Charles T. Wright was sworn in as Superior Court Judge for Mason and Thurston Coun- ties, a position held by his father for 34 years. • Mrs. George Clifton and Mrs. Charles Savage appeared before Compliments of the Mason Historical Society, the following events happened 50 years ago in Mason County. • Hoodsport boasted its own the- ater. In mid-January, Ed Haskell, of Elma, opened a remodeled building and presented his first show. • As a guest at a Kiwanis luncheon, Hood Canal artist Mel Bearden took a bare canvas and quickly painted mountains, trees, Iuluulu|uiullli Roger Fernandes, a member of the Lower Elwha Band of S'Klal- lain Indians. He will be speaking during the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the North Ma- son Timberland Library scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 7:30 to 9 p•m• The program will be of interest to an elementary school through adult audience, and will include music and legends of the Puget Salish people of Western Wash- ington. Storytelling is one way the Indian people share their be- liefs and values. Artifacts, slides and dance will enhance this pre- sentation by artist and educator Fernandes. There is no charge for the program, which is sponsored by the Washington Commission for the Humanities. 1999 Friends Forum will be Saturday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This is the an- nual gathering of the Friends of the Library groups from all 27 Timberland libraries. PageTurners Book Discus- sion Group is for adults on Thursday, March 18, from 10 a.m• to noon. This month's book is No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: the Home Front in World War H, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. For classes requiring registra- tion, or for information, please call the library at 360-275-3232. P.O. Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528 Telephone 275-6680 Belfair 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 Beynon Center. RICK STEDMAN ............................................................ Editor BRENNA WOODVk/ARD ..................... Advertising Manager LtNDA THOMSON ..................................... Editorial Assistant Office Telephone (360) 275-6680 Healing Safety light added class with the response. "This commu-offered nity," he exulted, "can do any- thing it puts its mind to. People are always ready to help." DONATIONS COVERED all but $350 of the costs of the proj- ect; the Grapeview Community Club is hoping that figure will dwindle to zero soon. "Comments by the citizens of the Grapeview area have been very positive and many feel the light will improve the safety at that intersection," said a press re- lease from Grapeview Community Club president Ron Gray. "Before we had a light," added community member Chuck Row- land, "you were lucky to find the intersection on a dark and rainy night•" Contributions to cover the shortfall in the project may be sent to the Grapeview Communi- ty Club at P.O. Box 355, Grape- view 98546. A class on Healing of Body/ Mind/Spirit will be offered by Saint Hugh Episcopal Church in Allyn on Tuesdays, March 9, 16 and 23, at 1 p.m. The classes in- clude the spiritual disciplines of Qi Gong and meditation. Reverend Robin Moore and Dick Moore are course facilita- tors. "This class is holistic and ecumenical, and unchurched folks are welcome," said Virginia Lie- bergeselle on behalf of the church. Saint Hugh is located on Wheelwright, just off Lakeland Drive. The class will be in the lower level of the building. Dona- tions for the class will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Mason County. For more information contact Dick Moore at 360-275-8685. HOOD CANAL SALMON ENHANCEMENT GROUP Invitation to Submit Statement of Qualifications For Consulting Services The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group hereby solicits statements of qualifica- tion (letter of interest) from interested qualified firms to provide consulting services in 1999 and 2000. SCOPE OF WORK: The consulting ser- vices required involve fisheries studies from an ecosystem perspective and include analysis of fishedas data, development of habitat resto- ration and management plans, evaluation of habitat project plans, and preparing grant pro- posals. The personnel conducting the studies are expected to have advanced degrees In fish- eries and/or ecology with extensive experi- ence in field studies and integrating technical teams. The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is a not-for-profit organization funded by federal and state grants and is an equal oppor- tunity employer. SUBMITTALS: Interested firms should submit 2 copies of their statement of qualifica- tions (letter of interest) along with pertinent ed- ucation and experience information to lhe Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, PO Box 2169, Bsffalr, Washington 98528, no later than March 31, 1999. Submittals must not exceed 15 pages. Questions regarding your submittal should be directed to the Hood Canal Salmon Eo- hanoemant Group at (360) 275-3575. 3/4-11 2t CALL FOR BIDS Mason County Fire Protection District #2 is seeking sealed bids for fire station upgrades and repair and fire engine refurbishment. Inter- ested bidders are invited to wdta for a bidder package at Mason County Fire District #2 PO Box 277, Belfair, Washington 98528 For In- formation contact Mike Greene 360-275-6711 Sealed bids are due Apd113, 1999 at 5:00 PM 3/4-11 2t CALL FOR BIDS Mason County Fire Protection District #2 is seeking sealed bids for radio system updates. Interested bidders are invited to write for a bid- der package at Macon County Fire District PO Box 277, Belfair, Washington 98528. For information contact Mike Greene 360-275-6711 Sealed bids are due by March 23, 1999 at 5:00 PM 3/4-11 2t OFFICE/RETAIL Three spaces Hwy 3 in Belfair. 700 - 1282 sq. feet. Call 876-8580 the City Commission to raise the question of outlawing question- able comic books. Taking a defini- tive step toward eliminating ob- jectionable comic book sales in Shelton. City Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Harry Carlon to appoint a committee to work with police chief Claud Havens to clamp down on harmful issues. It was an effort to eliminate the sales and circulation of objectionable comic books featuring violence, crime, and obscene language. * New legislation was passed to create a legal minimum wage of .65 cents per hour to become ef- fective April 1, 1949, for all wom- en and minors employed in office work in the state of Washington• A section of The She/ton-Mason County Journal serving as the voice of Belfatr, Ally'n, Grapeview, Tahuya, Mason Lake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor. III lUlllllllulllllll II 91 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII I IIIlUullllllllllllllllll II 1111111911111911 III IIIIIIIIII I IIIIlullllllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIII IIIIIiiii Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 4, 1999 / ADVANCED HEATING AND COOLING, INC. "Your comfort is our business/" Residential and Small Commercial SALES & INSTALLATION Free Estimates • Heat Pumps . Gas & Electric Furnaces . Air Conditioning . Electric Air Cleaners • Sheetmetal Work • Systems Design/Duct Work Financing Available 415-9335 ST CeNT LIC#ADVANHC022NF SERVICE • Radio Dispatched • Factory Trained Technician .24 Hour Emergency Service & Repair . Maintenance & Service Contracts lt Hard To Stop A 71"ane:" / By LORRAINE KELLY The word skewed means to dis- tort, to turn or place at an angle, turned to one side or a slant. How true that was in my article. Be- lieve it or not, math was one of my better subjects in school, or so I thought. I must have been out to lunch when I wrote about Israel P. Taylor, because Mr. Holt, from Union, quickly picked up on the fact that I had changed I.P.'s age from 90 to 110. So, thanks Bob, everybody needs an editor. It looks like I might need one more than others. As for the VT. INF. on the headstone, you may be right, Bob, it could stand for vol- unteer infantry. I have located a source on the Internet that will check this information out for me. It will take approximately 30 days, so stay tuned. It was a pleasure to know that somebody was reading the articles and keeping me on the straight and narrow. On the day the paper arrived I had a phone call from Bob and Mavis McNeil in Palm Springs, California. They had received the Belfair Herald and read the arti- cle. They are vacationing and have the paper sent to them. Nice to know our paper is getting around. They said they enjoyed the Dewatto Doins'. Thanks guys. Barbara Burgess sent me an e-mail about the 01d cemetery. She does genealogy research and had looked up the information on Ellenora Betz. She found what she thinks may be a surname of Chenoweth. I a call from the Hole, who also rests in the Dewatto Cemetery. graciously agreed to about his family. He did family had home Holly area and his lives in Holly. I am going him next week and get history on his family. This is becoming an project. I only wish I h writing talent as I get the history of the in better form. I will have info shortly. The really put a crimp around to see these This rain has really pact on so many slides all over the place. danger. I wish all those having trouble due to the the very best. From our area we to go to Holly or out taking a detour. has been flooding weeks. We can get through Belfair. Last had water going both waYS, were kind of closed off for two. Nothing like the Highway 101, but, it how quickly you feel Dewatto River was This small river was ing the area around the Park. I'm sure we are for a break in this weather' Big band so coming March If you enjoy the big band music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, you'll en- joy the Swing into Spring dance featuring Swing Fever on Friday, March 5. The dance is sponsored by the Mason County Youth Task Force and will be held at the Shelton High School Student Union build- ing from 8 to 11 p.m. Swing dance lessons will be of- fered by Mason County Sheriff Steve Whybark and his wife Lori beginning at 7 p.m. Swing Fever is an 18-piece swing band that performs throughout South Sound. The three-year-old band includes mu- sicians of all ages, from 12 to 86. They play old favorites like "In The Mood," "Tuxedo Junction," "C-Jam Blues," Blue Moon," Night Train," and many others. While the band takes s entertainment will be the Shelton Dance group of talented teens form Swing Tap, the and Minnie the Moocher. 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Kudos for the Herald offers full slate of events Editor, Belfair Herald: The North Mason Progress Re- port was very interesting. We found out a lot of things about Belfair we didn't know. We have owned property here since 1963, lived here pretty consistently from 1977, and full-time perma- nent since 1988. One thing that could be done for Belfair businesses is to pub- lish an elementary map of Belfair and environs, and, by number keyed to an alphabetical list, locate the various businesses on the map. In Belfair you drive to where you want to go. You do not walk. As you noted, Belfair has heavy traffic and in the midst of such traffic you don't spend much time looking for signs or street addresses. And you don't park your car and walk around to see what's there. Such a project would be very dangerous consid- ering there are no sidewalks and lots of cars. So a map identifying businesses would be great, and I would think such an instrument would increase patronage. Whenever we travel we always look for maps that locate busi- nesses and services in town and usually find our way to some of them. I think people who live around close would do the same. Donald Payne Grapeview Obituaries ii I ii Frank C. Taylor Dr. Frank. C. Taylor, 91, of Ta- huya, died on Tuesday, February 9, at his home on Hood Canal. Dr. Taylor was born September 9, 1907, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- nia. He married Catherine "Kaye" Herlovic in 1930. Following her death, he married Yvonne Berg- gren Taylor in 1991. Dr. Taylor served in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist mate aboard the USS Texas. He graduated from the Univer- sity of Louisville School of Medi- cine in 1938, and established a medical practice in Bremerton in 1939. He served a term as presi- dent of the Kitsap Medical Socie- ty, and a term as chief of staff at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He retired in 1967. Dr. Taylor was a volunteer with Tahuya Fire District 8 fol- lowing his retirement. He was a member of the Kitsap Medical So- ciety, the American Medical Asso- ciation, and was a Mason and Life Member of Hood Canal Lodge 288. Dr. Tayh)r was preceded in death by a brother, Robert J. Taylor; a nephew, David Taylor; and both of his wives. He is survived by two nephews, Derek Taylor of Los Gatos, Cali- fornia, and Allan Taylor of Lynn- wood; and by a niece, Nona Taylor of Seattle. At Dr. Taylor's request, there were no services. i i i John F. Merrill John Francis Merrill, 49, of Bremerton, died Monday, Febru- ary 22, at Bremerton Convales- cent Center after a 15-year battle with brain cancer. He was born June 4, 1949, in Bremerton, to Peter and Jane Merrill• The Merrill family lived in Tracyton until 1961, when they moved to North Mason. He gradu- ated from North Mason High School in 1967, and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, in 1971. On November 27, 1971, he married Connie Wells of Bremer- ton• He worked as a marine en- gineer at Crowley Maritime for 12 years, retiring in 1994. Mr. Merrill enjoyed fixing things, especially restoring his 1956 Willys Jeep. Survivors include his wife; a son, Adam, and daughter, Rebec- ca, both of whom are students at Western Washington University in Bellingham; three brothers, Peter Jr. of Belfair, Frank of Al- lyn, and Steve of Hansville; and a sister, Melinda Halvorsen of Bremerton. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 27, at Tracy- ton United Methodist Church. Ar- rangements were under the direc- tion of Lewis Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tracyton United Methodist Church, 5153 Naomi NW, Tracyton, Washing- ton 98393, or to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silver- dale, Washington 98383. Frank C. Taylor John F. Merrill The following activities are scheduled at the North Mason Timberland Library on State Route 3 in Belfair: Preschool Story Time, which also includes songs, crafts and games, is Wednesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 10, at 11 a.m., for ages 3 through 5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Internet 101 is designed for beginners to the Internet and per- sonal computers, and includes hands-on experience and answers to your questions• Registration is required for this class for adults, which will be taught three differ- ent times: Monday, March 8, 9 to 11 a.m.; Wednesday, March 17, 1 to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 31, 6 to 8 p.m. "Teachings of the First People" is a presentation by ROGER FERNANDES, a member of the Lower Elwha Band of S'Kallam Indians, will present "Teachings of the First People," at North Masod Timberland Library on Tuesday, March 9. Citizens of Grapeview have been trying to convince the Wash- ington State Department of Transportation that the lack of lighting at the south intersection of Grapeview Loop Road and State Route 3 was a traffic haz- ard. The state has finally seen the light. So have motorists along State Route 3, who will benefit from the installation of illumination at the intersection. The light was in- stalled February 22. "IN DISCUSSIONS with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Mason County supervisors, it became ap- parent that there were not enough nighttime accidents to make it a priority," said Kent Hil- Iceland, chairman of the project for the Grapeview Community Club. "The Department of Transpor- tation did agree, however, to pay ongoing power and maintenance costs if the light were installed." Local residents and civic or- ganizations joined together to raise funds and get the light in- stalled. That included hiring PUD 3 and an excavation contractor to install the wire, transformer and light. Hillesland contacted clubs and private donors and was pleased Looking back 50 years a lake and to top it off, he deco- rated the trees with frost. An out- standing artist, Bearden complet- ed the painting within the time allowed during the lunch meet- ing. • Judge Charles T. Wright was sworn in as Superior Court Judge for Mason and Thurston Coun- ties, a position held by his father for 34 years. • Mrs. George Clifton and Mrs. Charles Savage appeared before Compliments of the Mason Historical Society, the following events happened 50 years ago in Mason County. • Hoodsport boasted its own the- ater. In mid-January, Ed Haskell, of Elma, opened a remodeled building and presented his first show. • As a guest at a Kiwanis luncheon, Hood Canal artist Mel Bearden took a bare canvas and quickly painted mountains, trees, Iuluulu|uiullli Roger Fernandes, a member of the Lower Elwha Band of S'Klal- lain Indians. He will be speaking during the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the North Ma- son Timberland Library scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 7:30 to 9 p•m• The program will be of interest to an elementary school through adult audience, and will include music and legends of the Puget Salish people of Western Wash- ington. Storytelling is one way the Indian people share their be- liefs and values. Artifacts, slides and dance will enhance this pre- sentation by artist and educator Fernandes. There is no charge for the program, which is sponsored by the Washington Commission for the Humanities. 1999 Friends Forum will be Saturday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This is the an- nual gathering of the Friends of the Library groups from all 27 Timberland libraries. PageTurners Book Discus- sion Group is for adults on Thursday, March 18, from 10 a.m• to noon. This month's book is No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: the Home Front in World War H, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. For classes requiring registra- tion, or for information, please call the library at 360-275-3232. P.O. Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528 Telephone 275-6680 Belfair 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 Beynon Center. RICK STEDMAN ............................................................ Editor BRENNA WOODVk/ARD ..................... Advertising Manager LtNDA THOMSON ..................................... Editorial Assistant Office Telephone (360) 275-6680 Healing Safety light added class with the response. "This commu-offered nity," he exulted, "can do any- thing it puts its mind to. People are always ready to help." DONATIONS COVERED all but $350 of the costs of the proj- ect; the Grapeview Community Club is hoping that figure will dwindle to zero soon. "Comments by the citizens of the Grapeview area have been very positive and many feel the light will improve the safety at that intersection," said a press re- lease from Grapeview Community Club president Ron Gray. "Before we had a light," added community member Chuck Row- land, "you were lucky to find the intersection on a dark and rainy night•" Contributions to cover the shortfall in the project may be sent to the Grapeview Communi- ty Club at P.O. Box 355, Grape- view 98546. A class on Healing of Body/ Mind/Spirit will be offered by Saint Hugh Episcopal Church in Allyn on Tuesdays, March 9, 16 and 23, at 1 p.m. The classes in- clude the spiritual disciplines of Qi Gong and meditation. Reverend Robin Moore and Dick Moore are course facilita- tors. "This class is holistic and ecumenical, and unchurched folks are welcome," said Virginia Lie- bergeselle on behalf of the church. Saint Hugh is located on Wheelwright, just off Lakeland Drive. The class will be in the lower level of the building. Dona- tions for the class will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Mason County. For more information contact Dick Moore at 360-275-8685. HOOD CANAL SALMON ENHANCEMENT GROUP Invitation to Submit Statement of Qualifications For Consulting Services The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group hereby solicits statements of qualifica- tion (letter of interest) from interested qualified firms to provide consulting services in 1999 and 2000. SCOPE OF WORK: The consulting ser- vices required involve fisheries studies from an ecosystem perspective and include analysis of fishedas data, development of habitat resto- ration and management plans, evaluation of habitat project plans, and preparing grant pro- posals. The personnel conducting the studies are expected to have advanced degrees In fish- eries and/or ecology with extensive experi- ence in field studies and integrating technical teams. The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is a not-for-profit organization funded by federal and state grants and is an equal oppor- tunity employer. SUBMITTALS: Interested firms should submit 2 copies of their statement of qualifica- tions (letter of interest) along with pertinent ed- ucation and experience information to lhe Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, PO Box 2169, Bsffalr, Washington 98528, no later than March 31, 1999. Submittals must not exceed 15 pages. Questions regarding your submittal should be directed to the Hood Canal Salmon Eo- hanoemant Group at (360) 275-3575. 3/4-11 2t CALL FOR BIDS Mason County Fire Protection District #2 is seeking sealed bids for fire station upgrades and repair and fire engine refurbishment. Inter- ested bidders are invited to wdta for a bidder package at Mason County Fire District #2 PO Box 277, Belfair, Washington 98528 For In- formation contact Mike Greene 360-275-6711 Sealed bids are due Apd113, 1999 at 5:00 PM 3/4-11 2t CALL FOR BIDS Mason County Fire Protection District #2 is seeking sealed bids for radio system updates. Interested bidders are invited to write for a bid- der package at Macon County Fire District PO Box 277, Belfair, Washington 98528. For information contact Mike Greene 360-275-6711 Sealed bids are due by March 23, 1999 at 5:00 PM 3/4-11 2t OFFICE/RETAIL Three spaces Hwy 3 in Belfair. 700 - 1282 sq. feet. Call 876-8580 the City Commission to raise the question of outlawing question- able comic books. Taking a defini- tive step toward eliminating ob- jectionable comic book sales in Shelton. City Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Harry Carlon to appoint a committee to work with police chief Claud Havens to clamp down on harmful issues. It was an effort to eliminate the sales and circulation of objectionable comic books featuring violence, crime, and obscene language. * New legislation was passed to create a legal minimum wage of .65 cents per hour to become ef- fective April 1, 1949, for all wom- en and minors employed in office work in the state of Washington• A section of The She/ton-Mason County Journal serving as the voice of Belfatr, Ally'n, Grapeview, Tahuya, Mason Lake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor. III lUlllllllulllllll II 91 IIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII I IIIlUullllllllllllllllll II 1111111911111911 III IIIIIIIIII I IIIIlullllllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIII IIIIIiiii Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 4, 1999 / ADVANCED HEATING AND COOLING, INC. "Your comfort is our business/" Residential and Small Commercial SALES & INSTALLATION Free Estimates • Heat Pumps . Gas & Electric Furnaces . Air Conditioning . Electric Air Cleaners • Sheetmetal Work • Systems Design/Duct Work Financing Available 415-9335 ST CeNT LIC#ADVANHC022NF SERVICE • Radio Dispatched • Factory Trained Technician .24 Hour Emergency Service & Repair . Maintenance & Service Contracts lt Hard To Stop A 71"ane:" / By LORRAINE KELLY The word skewed means to dis- tort, to turn or place at an angle, turned to one side or a slant. How true that was in my article. Be- lieve it or not, math was one of my better subjects in school, or so I thought. I must have been out to lunch when I wrote about Israel P. Taylor, because Mr. Holt, from Union, quickly picked up on the fact that I had changed I.P.'s age from 90 to 110. So, thanks Bob, everybody needs an editor. It looks like I might need one more than others. As for the VT. INF. on the headstone, you may be right, Bob, it could stand for vol- unteer infantry. I have located a source on the Internet that will check this information out for me. It will take approximately 30 days, so stay tuned. It was a pleasure to know that somebody was reading the articles and keeping me on the straight and narrow. On the day the paper arrived I had a phone call from Bob and Mavis McNeil in Palm Springs, California. They had received the Belfair Herald and read the arti- cle. They are vacationing and have the paper sent to them. Nice to know our paper is getting around. They said they enjoyed the Dewatto Doins'. Thanks guys. Barbara Burgess sent me an e-mail about the 01d cemetery. She does genealogy research and had looked up the information on Ellenora Betz. She found what she thinks may be a surname of Chenoweth. I a call from the Hole, who also rests in the Dewatto Cemetery. graciously agreed to about his family. He did family had home Holly area and his lives in Holly. I am going him next week and get history on his family. This is becoming an project. I only wish I h writing talent as I get the history of the in better form. I will have info shortly. The really put a crimp around to see these This rain has really pact on so many slides all over the place. danger. I wish all those having trouble due to the the very best. From our area we to go to Holly or out taking a detour. has been flooding weeks. We can get through Belfair. Last had water going both waYS, were kind of closed off for two. Nothing like the Highway 101, but, it how quickly you feel Dewatto River was This small river was ing the area around the Park. I'm sure we are for a break in this weather' Big band so coming March If you enjoy the big band music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, you'll en- joy the Swing into Spring dance featuring Swing Fever on Friday, March 5. The dance is sponsored by the Mason County Youth Task Force and will be held at the Shelton High School Student Union build- ing from 8 to 11 p.m. Swing dance lessons will be of- fered by Mason County Sheriff Steve Whybark and his wife Lori beginning at 7 p.m. Swing Fever is an 18-piece swing band that performs throughout South Sound. The three-year-old band includes mu- sicians of all ages, from 12 to 86. They play old favorites like "In The Mood," "Tuxedo Junction," "C-Jam Blues," Blue Moon," Night Train," and many others. While the band takes s entertainment will be the Shelton Dance group of talented teens form Swing Tap, the and Minnie the Moocher. 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