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Pioneer getting ready for crab feed out its charitable and commu- nity activities. Mike Cofield, who lived on Harstine Island for several years befbre moving to Bakers- field, California, died at age 52 on Washington's Birthday, Feb- ruary 22, after a very short fight with cancer. He left, as a legacy to our world, three sons, Bjorn, Kyle and Lief. He raised them well and they contributed to the com- munity by being active in theatre club productions. Bjorn trained as a firefighter on Harstine Is- land. Friends on Harstine will re- member Mike and will feel sad- dened that he departed this life at an early age. Perhaps they needed an experienced expert in the production of ultra-pure water up in Heaven. A memorial service was held in Bakersfield on February 24. IT'S TIME/Once again Mar- lene Holman is the first one to call to alert us that it is time to fill the hummingbird feeder with nectar and hang it up outside for the very tiny avians to enjoy. Unless you are one of the island- ers who has enjoyed having one of the hummers winter over at your place, the arrival each year of the first returnee to your feed- ing station is a joyful time. For Marlene the time of cel- ebration was 11:15 a.m. on Sat- urday, March 3. It was early in the month, but by the middle of the month we should be getting more reports of arriving hum- mingbirds. House finches have joined the towhees, juncoes, chickadees and nuthatches on our deck. The red plumage of the males adds a delightful and welcome touch of color as we watch the antics of a clownish squirrel reaching with its paw deep into the hole in a peanut butter log to retrieve the last smidgens of gooey treat. With a sticky pawful the squir- rel leaps back on to the deck rail- ing to lick its appendage clean. It is time to put out the food that finches of all sorts love to con- sume, because spring is truly on the way. Don't worry about the squir- rel. It will eat its fill of what is put out fbr the birds. You see, the fhrry fellow thinks all the good- ies are put out for its enjoyment and that the feathered friends are just trying to take advantage of a good thing. THE MEN'S Prostate Cancer Support Group held its second meeting on February 27 at the Olympic Bakery on Picketing Road. The core group that insti- tuted these meetings consists of long-time survivors as well as those who have recently under- gone treatment and men who (Continued from page 18.) people to contact to get tickets to this banquet of fresh, ocean- caught Dungeness crab, local clams, spaghetti, bread, bever- age and dessert are Bill Bing- ham 426-3447, Bob Helm 427- 0448, Dick Knutzen 427-0449, Mike Callaghan 427-9516, Bob McKibbin 427-7189, John No- ble 427-1745, Diane Edgin 427- 0422, Lee Strohm 432-0136, Bill Lanning 426-7050, Tom River 426-6564, and Jerry Gilles 426- 2290. THIS EVENT, which has been enthusiastically received by the community for more than 10 years, is the Kiwanis club's pri- mary fund-raiser. Proceeds ben- efit the club's charities, which include Pioneer, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Mason County Lit- eracy and special reading pro- grams. Additionally, Pioneer Ki- wanis provides four scholarships each year to selected students of Pioneer School who enter college upon completion of high school. The recipients of" these scholar- ships are selected by a committee of the Pioneer School District. In addition to great crabs and clams, the fund-raiser event will feature a live auction and two silent auctions. More than 100 items will be auctioned, includ- ing home furnishings, sporting goods, plants, marine equip- ment, cooking accessories, resort lodging, dining gift certificates and gourmet wines. One silent auction is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and a second for 5:45 p.m., with the live auction due to take place at 6 p.m. Dave Fenton, a professional auctioneer, will pro- vide his skills. Members of the Pioneer Ki- wanis Club donate their time and efforts to present this event, and take great pride in being able to contribute to the overall commu- nity. New members are always welcome, and membership infor- mation will be available at the Crab 'n' Clam Dinner. Officials say that the members benefit by hearing from community leaders at the weekly Kiwanis meetings and broadening their under- standing of community activi- ties and needs as well as politi- cal and business issues flcting Mason County. "We also have a lot of fun when we meet weekly from 7 to 8 a.m. on Wednesday mornings at the Spencer Lake Resort on Picker- ing Road north of Sheiton," said Tom River, the club's current president. THE HARSTINE Island Grange and the Pomona Grange will be serving their traditional ham and oyster dinner this Sat- urday, March 10, in the commu- nity hall. This event raises fhnds to help the organization carry School board roundup Jackie McGuire, the district's di- rector of finance. McGuire said an unanticipated enrollment de- cline has reduced the average to 3,997 full-time equivalents, just six above the budgeted year- long average. However, she said, some reserves were built into the budget, so she did not tnticipate that there would be financial problems by :ear-end as a result. • Heard a report from several board members on the recent legislative gathering of school board and administrative ad- vocates for education. McCaus- land said it was heartening to see the "various divergent en- tities" within education work- ing together to seek legislative changes that will help schools and said that addressing the shortfall for building costs was a major emphasis this year. (Continued from page 13.) ment. • Honored Luke Pittman, a junior at Shelton High School, for being among the inaugural class of Washington Aerospace Scholars for 2006-2007. . Authorized the use of state matching funds to purchase por- taiJle classrooms. . Approved an out-of-state travel request for Michelle Ev- ans and Principal Carey Mur, ray, both of Bordeaux School, to attend a Success for All Leaders Conference in Baltimore, Mary- land, in June. Also okayed was a travel request for the high- school dance team and chaper- ons to attend a competition in Yakima in March. • Okayed a revision to the high-school assistant pool man- ager's salary schedule. • Heard a budget report from VERMONT CASTINGS ALL STAINLESS SMOKER • Low 1200 Temperature • 17,500 BTU's • 4 Adjustable Cooking Grids • Electronic Ignition • 3AdjustableDamperSNow ONlY $675 / m ,,   Flmne For JMonl" HERITAGE IllmJl.iCVl tllflOPllo lltllC. : --W.$t.Hwy. ,'''.re.tee (" Gotst on Waterside) \\; , www.hedtagetrsplaceshop.com Page 20 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 8, 2007 may be currently wrestling with the problem. They want to reach out to new- comers who may be faced with treatment and give them sup- port, information and assurance. If you or a loved one falls into that category and would like to join this group at its next meet- ing at noon on Tuesday, March 27, at the Olympic Bakery, call Jim Irish at 426-0266 or send him an e-mail at cvjimirish@ qwest.net or call Bill Prastka at 426-2486 or send him an e-mail at sunrisebill@earthlink.net. Indoor spaces, for the garage sale which will take place at the Harstine Island Community Hall on Saturday, March 24, are all sold out. However, anyone wanting to set up outside can do so/'or a $10 fee. A limited num- ber of tables fbr outside use are available. For more inibrmation call 432-9712. It was one fbr the books when the Harstine Island Women's Club met on Thursday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m. in the island com- munity hall. Mary Anne Frazier of the Sage Book Store in Shelton was the guest speaker. A teach- er for 30 years, she reviewed 12 books as recommended reading for March. All books on the list have been best sellers with The Secret being the number one best seller. CLUB MEMBERS brought in books and magazines which were put on display as items to be purchased. It was a fhnd-rais- er fbr the club and the ensuing brisk trade testified to its suc- cess. At luncheon time it was a dif- ferent story because soup, in- stead of books, reigned supreme. Prepared by club members the meal included meatball and sauerkraut soup, chicken tor- tellini soup, sopa Tuscana, min- estrone soup, taco soup, split pea soup and fresh spinach orzo and chicken soup accompanied by a variety of homemade breads. The hostesses Judy Baker, Sandy Ball and Whickey Conway-Lar- son stole a march on Saint Pat- rick by using napkins decorated with leprechauns and African violets ensconced in containers decorated with shamrocks. The latter items were given as gifts to club members with birthdays in March. The hostesses also provided cupcakes with green icing and a Texas sheet cake for dessert. New members Christine Hitchcock, Jerry Robinson and Sara Herndon were welcomed. It was sort of a homecoming visit for long-time women's club mem- ber Mitzie Kilkur, who has been recuperating at Alpine Way. She had been active in women's club affairs and had been made an honorary lifetime member of the club. Ms. Kilkur was warmly welcomed. Kathy Gaustad won the door prize. Ms. Conway-Larson informed the club that a vaudeville show produced by the Harstine Island Theatre Club is scheduled for the middle of July. Volunteers and talent are needed so islanders who sing, dance, play the musi- cal saw, do tricks on a unicycle or something else suitable for public entertainment are asked to call her at 426-8241. THE NEXT meeting of the women's club on Thursday, April 5, will take place at Twi- eten's Lighthouse Restaurant in Port Orchard. Members will carp•el at the community hall by 10:45 a.m. and then travel to the dineout destination. Brenda Stainbrook at 432-9635 or B.J. Beauchene at 426-8844 would like your call for reservations no later than April 1, no fooling. The sewing group will meet at the home of Donna Hamilton, 1126 Sunset Hill Road at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20. The Harstine Island Garden Club wants to remind island gardeners to please keep in the club's annual plant Saturday, May 5, as they perennials or remove plants from their club is asking peog and put them aside for sale. Call a garden clubber j they will pick them In cases, club membel aid in digging them ther infbrmation call Proceeds from the benefit the community tribute to the upkeep ine Island's historic hall. The garden club tonight, March 8, at 7 pJ community hall where be discussing plans for a garden tour. All are attend. LLoJ Lr n i t_ jLe_dd .H_o__u_r. No • Instant Messaging - Keep your buddy I • t0 e-mall addresees with Webmalll • FREE Technical Support . Custom Start Page - News, H up fo qup L SUH -- just :3 more Sign Up Online! www.LocalNeLCollt :l' Call Today & S41vel 00xoIN00 426-9 .,400..00Taxes, and Inte (L  L]I' qr Below.- Market .... Interest Rates. U nlesS aALL specmc egaJ excepuon app,es, LOANS must bear a minimum rate of interest. Where a minirnU rate of interest in a loan is not stated, the law imputes interest as if the parties had agreed to such a charge. IRC Sec 7872 applies to loans which are below-market or low-rate interest amounts on loans. Apply to seller-financed property sales, such as when an automobile manufacturer offers 0% financing. In the case ot a stockholder borrowing from a corporation, the foregone inter" est is a taxable dividend. To an employee is taxable as W-2 wag  (along with all payroll tax implications). For loans between viduals, the foregone interest is subject to gift tax. There exclusions. If you need more information call for an apl , 4. .,4 ,,-u, 1635 Olympic Hwy. N., #102A taxfx@hctc. 360.462 1040 Mark Mager, licensed representative with Linsco/Private/.edger for Community Financial Center Complimentary Financial Workshop Sponsored by Community Financial Center A Division of Our Community Credit Union These are Your Power Years Make them Count. Recommendedjr anyone contemplating or recently retired. You are invited to attend Your Power Years: A Preview of Tomorrow's Possibilities. This is like no other financial services seminar. Both educational and entertaining, you'll learn how to envision your retirement and how to plan it just for YOU. It's packed with provocative information and tools to discover what matters most to you. Your goals, your dreams and how to make the most of your retirement. 6.'00pm - 7:30pm Thursday, March 22nd She/ton, Mt. View Branch 2948 Olympic Hwy N., Sheltor6 WA 98584 SEATING IS LIMITED! Please call 432-5201 or 800-426-5657 Ext. 4130 today to reserve your place. Communi00 Financial Cente00 A Division of(r Community (,'t Union It's more than just business. Here, it's personal. Shclton • FJma • MCleaff ° tel: 432-520l • www.ourcu.com Securities ofi'red through l.insco/Priate Ledger, (LPL) Member NASD/SIPC, Linsco/Priate Ledger is not affiliated with (Dt, r Community Ciit Union. Not NCUA Insured, no credit union guarantee, may lose vah*e Pioneer getting ready for crab feed out its charitable and commu- nity activities. Mike Cofield, who lived on Harstine Island for several years befbre moving to Bakers- field, California, died at age 52 on Washington's Birthday, Feb- ruary 22, after a very short fight with cancer. He left, as a legacy to our world, three sons, Bjorn, Kyle and Lief. He raised them well and they contributed to the com- munity by being active in theatre club productions. Bjorn trained as a firefighter on Harstine Is- land. Friends on Harstine will re- member Mike and will feel sad- dened that he departed this life at an early age. Perhaps they needed an experienced expert in the production of ultra-pure water up in Heaven. A memorial service was held in Bakersfield on February 24. IT'S TIME/Once again Mar- lene Holman is the first one to call to alert us that it is time to fill the hummingbird feeder with nectar and hang it up outside for the very tiny avians to enjoy. Unless you are one of the island- ers who has enjoyed having one of the hummers winter over at your place, the arrival each year of the first returnee to your feed- ing station is a joyful time. For Marlene the time of cel- ebration was 11:15 a.m. on Sat- urday, March 3. It was early in the month, but by the middle of the month we should be getting more reports of arriving hum- mingbirds. House finches have joined the towhees, juncoes, chickadees and nuthatches on our deck. The red plumage of the males adds a delightful and welcome touch of color as we watch the antics of a clownish squirrel reaching with its paw deep into the hole in a peanut butter log to retrieve the last smidgens of gooey treat. With a sticky pawful the squir- rel leaps back on to the deck rail- ing to lick its appendage clean. It is time to put out the food that finches of all sorts love to con- sume, because spring is truly on the way. Don't worry about the squir- rel. It will eat its fill of what is put out fbr the birds. You see, the fhrry fellow thinks all the good- ies are put out for its enjoyment and that the feathered friends are just trying to take advantage of a good thing. THE MEN'S Prostate Cancer Support Group held its second meeting on February 27 at the Olympic Bakery on Picketing Road. The core group that insti- tuted these meetings consists of long-time survivors as well as those who have recently under- gone treatment and men who (Continued from page 18.) people to contact to get tickets to this banquet of fresh, ocean- caught Dungeness crab, local clams, spaghetti, bread, bever- age and dessert are Bill Bing- ham 426-3447, Bob Helm 427- 0448, Dick Knutzen 427-0449, Mike Callaghan 427-9516, Bob McKibbin 427-7189, John No- ble 427-1745, Diane Edgin 427- 0422, Lee Strohm 432-0136, Bill Lanning 426-7050, Tom River 426-6564, and Jerry Gilles 426- 2290. THIS EVENT, which has been enthusiastically received by the community for more than 10 years, is the Kiwanis club's pri- mary fund-raiser. Proceeds ben- efit the club's charities, which include Pioneer, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Mason County Lit- eracy and special reading pro- grams. Additionally, Pioneer Ki- wanis provides four scholarships each year to selected students of Pioneer School who enter college upon completion of high school. The recipients of" these scholar- ships are selected by a committee of the Pioneer School District. In addition to great crabs and clams, the fund-raiser event will feature a live auction and two silent auctions. More than 100 items will be auctioned, includ- ing home furnishings, sporting goods, plants, marine equip- ment, cooking accessories, resort lodging, dining gift certificates and gourmet wines. One silent auction is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and a second for 5:45 p.m., with the live auction due to take place at 6 p.m. Dave Fenton, a professional auctioneer, will pro- vide his skills. Members of the Pioneer Ki- wanis Club donate their time and efforts to present this event, and take great pride in being able to contribute to the overall commu- nity. New members are always welcome, and membership infor- mation will be available at the Crab 'n' Clam Dinner. Officials say that the members benefit by hearing from community leaders at the weekly Kiwanis meetings and broadening their under- standing of community activi- ties and needs as well as politi- cal and business issues flcting Mason County. "We also have a lot of fun when we meet weekly from 7 to 8 a.m. on Wednesday mornings at the Spencer Lake Resort on Picker- ing Road north of Sheiton," said Tom River, the club's current president. THE HARSTINE Island Grange and the Pomona Grange will be serving their traditional ham and oyster dinner this Sat- urday, March 10, in the commu- nity hall. This event raises fhnds to help the organization carry School board roundup Jackie McGuire, the district's di- rector of finance. McGuire said an unanticipated enrollment de- cline has reduced the average to 3,997 full-time equivalents, just six above the budgeted year- long average. However, she said, some reserves were built into the budget, so she did not tnticipate that there would be financial problems by :ear-end as a result. • Heard a report from several board members on the recent legislative gathering of school board and administrative ad- vocates for education. McCaus- land said it was heartening to see the "various divergent en- tities" within education work- ing together to seek legislative changes that will help schools and said that addressing the shortfall for building costs was a major emphasis this year. (Continued from page 13.) ment. • Honored Luke Pittman, a junior at Shelton High School, for being among the inaugural class of Washington Aerospace Scholars for 2006-2007. . Authorized the use of state matching funds to purchase por- taiJle classrooms. . Approved an out-of-state travel request for Michelle Ev- ans and Principal Carey Mur, ray, both of Bordeaux School, to attend a Success for All Leaders Conference in Baltimore, Mary- land, in June. Also okayed was a travel request for the high- school dance team and chaper- ons to attend a competition in Yakima in March. • Okayed a revision to the high-school assistant pool man- ager's salary schedule. • Heard a budget report from VERMONT CASTINGS ALL STAINLESS SMOKER • Low 1200 Temperature • 17,500 BTU's • 4 Adjustable Cooking Grids • Electronic Ignition • 3AdjustableDamperSNow ONlY $675 / m ,,   Flmne For JMonl" HERITAGE IllmJl.iCVl tllflOPllo lltllC. : --W.$t.Hwy. ,'''.re.tee (" Gotst on Waterside) \\; , www.hedtagetrsplaceshop.com Page 20 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 8, 2007 may be currently wrestling with the problem. They want to reach out to new- comers who may be faced with treatment and give them sup- port, information and assurance. If you or a loved one falls into that category and would like to join this group at its next meet- ing at noon on Tuesday, March 27, at the Olympic Bakery, call Jim Irish at 426-0266 or send him an e-mail at cvjimirish@ qwest.net or call Bill Prastka at 426-2486 or send him an e-mail at sunrisebill@earthlink.net. Indoor spaces, for the garage sale which will take place at the Harstine Island Community Hall on Saturday, March 24, are all sold out. However, anyone wanting to set up outside can do so/'or a $10 fee. A limited num- ber of tables fbr outside use are available. For more inibrmation call 432-9712. It was one fbr the books when the Harstine Island Women's Club met on Thursday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m. in the island com- munity hall. Mary Anne Frazier of the Sage Book Store in Shelton was the guest speaker. A teach- er for 30 years, she reviewed 12 books as recommended reading for March. All books on the list have been best sellers with The Secret being the number one best seller. CLUB MEMBERS brought in books and magazines which were put on display as items to be purchased. It was a fhnd-rais- er fbr the club and the ensuing brisk trade testified to its suc- cess. At luncheon time it was a dif- ferent story because soup, in- stead of books, reigned supreme. Prepared by club members the meal included meatball and sauerkraut soup, chicken tor- tellini soup, sopa Tuscana, min- estrone soup, taco soup, split pea soup and fresh spinach orzo and chicken soup accompanied by a variety of homemade breads. The hostesses Judy Baker, Sandy Ball and Whickey Conway-Lar- son stole a march on Saint Pat- rick by using napkins decorated with leprechauns and African violets ensconced in containers decorated with shamrocks. The latter items were given as gifts to club members with birthdays in March. The hostesses also provided cupcakes with green icing and a Texas sheet cake for dessert. New members Christine Hitchcock, Jerry Robinson and Sara Herndon were welcomed. It was sort of a homecoming visit for long-time women's club mem- ber Mitzie Kilkur, who has been recuperating at Alpine Way. She had been active in women's club affairs and had been made an honorary lifetime member of the club. Ms. Kilkur was warmly welcomed. Kathy Gaustad won the door prize. Ms. Conway-Larson informed the club that a vaudeville show produced by the Harstine Island Theatre Club is scheduled for the middle of July. Volunteers and talent are needed so islanders who sing, dance, play the musi- cal saw, do tricks on a unicycle or something else suitable for public entertainment are asked to call her at 426-8241. THE NEXT meeting of the women's club on Thursday, April 5, will take place at Twi- eten's Lighthouse Restaurant in Port Orchard. Members will carp•el at the community hall by 10:45 a.m. and then travel to the dineout destination. Brenda Stainbrook at 432-9635 or B.J. Beauchene at 426-8844 would like your call for reservations no later than April 1, no fooling. The sewing group will meet at the home of Donna Hamilton, 1126 Sunset Hill Road at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20. The Harstine Island Garden Club wants to remind island gardeners to please keep in the club's annual plant Saturday, May 5, as they perennials or remove plants from their club is asking peog and put them aside for sale. Call a garden clubber j they will pick them In cases, club membel aid in digging them ther infbrmation call Proceeds from the benefit the community tribute to the upkeep ine Island's historic hall. The garden club tonight, March 8, at 7 pJ community hall where be discussing plans for a garden tour. All are attend. LLoJ Lr n i t_ jLe_dd .H_o__u_r. No • Instant Messaging - Keep your buddy I • t0 e-mall addresees with Webmalll • FREE Technical Support . Custom Start Page - News, H up fo qup L SUH -- just :3 more Sign Up Online! www.LocalNeLCollt :l' Call Today & S41vel 00xoIN00 426-9 .,400..00Taxes, and Inte (L  L]I' qr Below.- Market .... Interest Rates. U nlesS aALL specmc egaJ excepuon app,es, LOANS must bear a minimum rate of interest. Where a minirnU rate of interest in a loan is not stated, the law imputes interest as if the parties had agreed to such a charge. IRC Sec 7872 applies to loans which are below-market or low-rate interest amounts on loans. Apply to seller-financed property sales, such as when an automobile manufacturer offers 0% financing. In the case ot a stockholder borrowing from a corporation, the foregone inter" est is a taxable dividend. To an employee is taxable as W-2 wag  (along with all payroll tax implications). For loans between viduals, the foregone interest is subject to gift tax. There exclusions. If you need more information call for an apl , 4. .,4 ,,-u, 1635 Olympic Hwy. N., #102A taxfx@hctc. 360.462 1040 Mark Mager, licensed representative with Linsco/Private/.edger for Community Financial Center Complimentary Financial Workshop Sponsored by Community Financial Center A Division of Our Community Credit Union These are Your Power Years Make them Count. Recommendedjr anyone contemplating or recently retired. You are invited to attend Your Power Years: A Preview of Tomorrow's Possibilities. This is like no other financial services seminar. Both educational and entertaining, you'll learn how to envision your retirement and how to plan it just for YOU. It's packed with provocative information and tools to discover what matters most to you. Your goals, your dreams and how to make the most of your retirement. 6.'00pm - 7:30pm Thursday, March 22nd She/ton, Mt. View Branch 2948 Olympic Hwy N., Sheltor6 WA 98584 SEATING IS LIMITED! Please call 432-5201 or 800-426-5657 Ext. 4130 today to reserve your place. Communi00 Financial Cente00 A Division of(r Community (,'t Union It's more than just business. Here, it's personal. Shclton • FJma • MCleaff ° tel: 432-520l • www.ourcu.com Securities ofi'red through l.insco/Priate Ledger, (LPL) Member NASD/SIPC, Linsco/Priate Ledger is not affiliated with (Dt, r Community Ciit Union. Not NCUA Insured, no credit union guarantee, may lose vah*e