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BELFAIR HERALD Serving Belfair -- Allyn -- Grapeview -- Tahuya -- Mason Lake -- South Shore -- Victor Thursday, March 8, 2007 Section of The Shelton-Mason County Journal .North Mason: Overton family donates we are vying for $10,000 for scholarships trict's top job North Mason School Dis- of Directors has sched- a series of special meetings out the process of com- the candidate selection of superintendent orth Mason Schools. on the list of those meet- is an all-day session today, 8, with five semifinalists. semifinalist interviews, and executive session among the members to select finalists, to run from 9 a.m. to P.a. Thursday, March 8, e district offices. group includes Current superintendents and but one of the five currently in Washington. five semifinalist candi- are: Frank Walter, superinten- Quillayute Valley School in Forks. Dr. Shelley Redinger, ex- director of teaching and at the Richland School * Rom Castilleja, executive di- of student services at the School District. • David Peterson, assistant superintendent of the Oak Har- bor School District. • Dr. Bette Bullock, superin- tendent of" Lake County School District in Leadville, Colorado. Selected community and staff members as well as the general public will observe and have the opportunity to provide written input to the board during the interview process. These inter- views will be open to the public and take place in the boardroom of the district administration of- rices. The first interview is sched- uled for 9 a.m. this morning and it is suggested that those wishing to attend arrive at 8:45 a.m. and be prepared to stay for all of the candidate interviews, concluding at 4 p.m. Finalists will be asked back to spend a day in the district either March 19, 20 or 21. The school board is inviting all interested community members to meet and talk with the finalists at a com- munity forum to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, at the dis- trict office building. " h in Action hold auction lelfair's Faith in Action West is planning its annual Saint Day Dinner, Dance and event is set to begin at 6 on Saturday, March 17, and held at the Victor Improve- hall, located at 51 East (State Route 302) just he hill from the fire hall. evening is a fund-raiser for in Action, a faith-based vol- organization which seeks the area's senior citizens their homes by providing a of services and emergency assistance. Faith in Ac- also maintains a thrift store at 40 NE Old Belfair High- menu for the dinner will in- cabbage, po- carrots and dessert. Wine, beer and various sodas will also be available for purchase during the event. The silent and live auctions will include a wide variety of goodies: restaurant gift certificates, art- work, a fishing trip, a trip to Long Beach, and a "tasting for ten" at the Hoodsport Winery. There will also be a selection of theme bas- kets, including ones for an Italian dinner, for fishing enthusiasts and a wine-and-cracker basket. The auctioneer will be George Kenny of Allyn's Northwest Experience shop. The event costs $10 per person and tickets are available in ad- vance at the Faith in Action store in Belfair or at the door on the day of the event. For more information call the folks at Faith in Action at 275-9115. Grapeview: By LIZ CASE The Overton family recently contributed another $10,000 to the North Mason School District's Dollars for Scholars program. The donation is the family's eighth - yes, eighth - $10,000 gift since the Overtons first established the North Mason branch of the pro- gram. That occurred in 2000 with an initial endowment of $50,000 from Peter and Sue Overton. Their daughter, Laura, currently serves as the local chapter's president. Dollars for Scholars is a na- tional program which provides col- lege scholarships. A unique aspect of the program is that many col- leges and universities also provide matching funds to the scholar- ships. That means that students that choose schools participating in the program will have their scholarships matched dollar for dollar by the school itself. IN 2002, THE Overtons chal- lenged the North Mason commu- nity to donate to the fund, offering up to $10,000 in matching thnds. The community not only rose to the challenge, but has continued to raise money for the fund in the years since. In fact, several private and civic groups now give their scholarship donations directly to the program. Since 2001, the Dollars for Schol- ars program has provided $169,818 in scholarships for North Mason High School seniors, according to local spokesperson Jodi Gripp. Over $100,000 of that total has come from the Overtons themselves. The interest from the Overtons' initial endowment fund can only be used to help pay for scholarships. Having the contributions set up in an endowment fund ensures that the bulk of the money collected will always be generating interest At the school district: that will be distributed to the stu- dents for college educations. THE OVERTONS, since the program's inception, have always been clear about their support ibr helping local students receive higher education. "The Overton family has always placed a high priority on educa- tion," Peter Overton has stated. "There was a big need in the North Mason community to help students make their dreams come true for a college education. The Dollars for Scholars program is a wonderful vehicle for them to real- ize their dreams. "The community should be proud to have such a wonderful program in the area to help the North Ma- son students go to college. We appreciate all the work everyone has put into making this program thrive and all the hours it takes to keep this program running." Award-winning author is hosting parenting classes The North Mason School Dis- trict is hosting a special series of workshops for parents with young children entitled the North Mason and Community Preschools Light- ed Schoolhouse program. The next program will occur March 20 and cover how preschool- ers learn, how they and parents can learn from each other and how parenting style affects behavior. The programs are being con- ducted by Dr. Sal Severe, author of How To Behave So Your Children Will Too, and promise to get chil- dren to listen to parents "the first time." Parents will learn strategies for dealing with negative attention, arguments and manipulation. Childcare is available for chil- dren ages 3 to 10 on a limited basis at the North Mason Developmen- tal Preschool (next to the district offices). Parents should either call Kris Christiansen at 277-2209 or Suzanne Mullen at 277-2396 to en- roll a child for care. The class will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the school district office, located at 71 East Campus Drive Sal Severe in Belfair. Dr. Severe has been a school psychologist, teacher, counselor, principal, and a director of special education for 28 years. His book has sold over 600,000 copies, has been translated into 21 languages and has been on the New York Times best-seller list. er and Griffin advancing round in regional spelling School has an- the results of its school- pelling bee. student Alex the son of Patty Graeber, the first-place prize. The win him a trophy and a $100 bond from the spelling bee The Kitsap Sun newspa- bee's second-place finisher eventh-grader Alex Griffin, of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grif- won a plaque and a $50 bond. school held its preliminary January for all students in five through eight. Final- ia each grade competed in final round, which also fifth-graders Amanda and Conner McCubbins; Breane Sherman; Tommy Britz, and Maverick Rat- and eighth-graders Jesse Jordan Marshall and Graeber and Griffin on to compete in the re- spelling bee to be held at on Wednesday, March the Bremerton High School Arts Center. Winner of that bee will ad- to the national spelling bee D.C. GRAPEVIEW SCHOOL students Alex Griffin, left, and Alex Graeber are advancing to the regionailevel $plling bee at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center on March 21. Severe started working with the school district in February of 2003 as a school psychologist. Severe has conducted over 1,200 workshops, teaching over 60,000 parents and teachers to manage children's differing temperaments, promote a child's sense of self-dis- cipline and teach children good thinking skills. The third workshop in the lo- cal series will be held April 17 and will cover teaching good listening skills, using language to teach self- control and controlling frustration and anger. The fourth and final workshop is slated for May 22 and will cover managing misbehavior and using time out etthctively. For more infi)rmation about the workshops, contact the North Ma- son School District offices at 277- 2300. Gardening workshop is slated The Blue Thumb Gardening Program wants to show you how to find black gold - compost, that is - in your own backyard. The program is sponsoring a (Please turn to page 4.) High school announces top students North Mason High School has announced the students of the month by department for Febru- ary, as selected by the teaching staff. The students were the top stu- dents doing the best work in a subject area. Officials say the se- lection is always difficult as there are many hard-working students to choose from. The students of the month, by department, are: career/technical ed, Melissa Nys; physical educa- tion, Jesse Stuart; special services, Kyle Bennett; foreign language, Kelsey Luck; science, Adrianna Lippy; fine arts, Marissa Stephen- son; math, Lacey Schauberger; English, Amanda James; and so- cial studies, Christina Horsley. North Mason High School will • ..... announce a student of the month for each department for every month through May of 2007. Stu- dents selected fbr this honor go on to be the nominees for the Depart- ment Student of the Year who will be recognized at the May meeting of the school board. BELFAIR HERALD Serving Belfair -- Allyn -- Grapeview -- Tahuya -- Mason Lake -- South Shore -- Victor Thursday, March 8, 2007 Section of The Shelton-Mason County Journal .North Mason: Overton family donates we are vying for $10,000 for scholarships trict's top job North Mason School Dis- of Directors has sched- a series of special meetings out the process of com- the candidate selection of superintendent orth Mason Schools. on the list of those meet- is an all-day session today, 8, with five semifinalists. semifinalist interviews, and executive session among the members to select finalists, to run from 9 a.m. to P.a. Thursday, March 8, e district offices. group includes Current superintendents and but one of the five currently in Washington. five semifinalist candi- are: Frank Walter, superinten- Quillayute Valley School in Forks. Dr. Shelley Redinger, ex- director of teaching and at the Richland School * Rom Castilleja, executive di- of student services at the School District. • David Peterson, assistant superintendent of the Oak Har- bor School District. • Dr. Bette Bullock, superin- tendent of" Lake County School District in Leadville, Colorado. Selected community and staff members as well as the general public will observe and have the opportunity to provide written input to the board during the interview process. These inter- views will be open to the public and take place in the boardroom of the district administration of- rices. The first interview is sched- uled for 9 a.m. this morning and it is suggested that those wishing to attend arrive at 8:45 a.m. and be prepared to stay for all of the candidate interviews, concluding at 4 p.m. Finalists will be asked back to spend a day in the district either March 19, 20 or 21. The school board is inviting all interested community members to meet and talk with the finalists at a com- munity forum to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, at the dis- trict office building. " h in Action hold auction lelfair's Faith in Action West is planning its annual Saint Day Dinner, Dance and event is set to begin at 6 on Saturday, March 17, and held at the Victor Improve- hall, located at 51 East (State Route 302) just he hill from the fire hall. evening is a fund-raiser for in Action, a faith-based vol- organization which seeks the area's senior citizens their homes by providing a of services and emergency assistance. Faith in Ac- also maintains a thrift store at 40 NE Old Belfair High- menu for the dinner will in- cabbage, po- carrots and dessert. Wine, beer and various sodas will also be available for purchase during the event. The silent and live auctions will include a wide variety of goodies: restaurant gift certificates, art- work, a fishing trip, a trip to Long Beach, and a "tasting for ten" at the Hoodsport Winery. There will also be a selection of theme bas- kets, including ones for an Italian dinner, for fishing enthusiasts and a wine-and-cracker basket. The auctioneer will be George Kenny of Allyn's Northwest Experience shop. The event costs $10 per person and tickets are available in ad- vance at the Faith in Action store in Belfair or at the door on the day of the event. For more information call the folks at Faith in Action at 275-9115. Grapeview: By LIZ CASE The Overton family recently contributed another $10,000 to the North Mason School District's Dollars for Scholars program. The donation is the family's eighth - yes, eighth - $10,000 gift since the Overtons first established the North Mason branch of the pro- gram. That occurred in 2000 with an initial endowment of $50,000 from Peter and Sue Overton. Their daughter, Laura, currently serves as the local chapter's president. Dollars for Scholars is a na- tional program which provides col- lege scholarships. A unique aspect of the program is that many col- leges and universities also provide matching funds to the scholar- ships. That means that students that choose schools participating in the program will have their scholarships matched dollar for dollar by the school itself. IN 2002, THE Overtons chal- lenged the North Mason commu- nity to donate to the fund, offering up to $10,000 in matching thnds. The community not only rose to the challenge, but has continued to raise money for the fund in the years since. In fact, several private and civic groups now give their scholarship donations directly to the program. Since 2001, the Dollars for Schol- ars program has provided $169,818 in scholarships for North Mason High School seniors, according to local spokesperson Jodi Gripp. Over $100,000 of that total has come from the Overtons themselves. The interest from the Overtons' initial endowment fund can only be used to help pay for scholarships. Having the contributions set up in an endowment fund ensures that the bulk of the money collected will always be generating interest At the school district: that will be distributed to the stu- dents for college educations. THE OVERTONS, since the program's inception, have always been clear about their support ibr helping local students receive higher education. "The Overton family has always placed a high priority on educa- tion," Peter Overton has stated. "There was a big need in the North Mason community to help students make their dreams come true for a college education. The Dollars for Scholars program is a wonderful vehicle for them to real- ize their dreams. "The community should be proud to have such a wonderful program in the area to help the North Ma- son students go to college. We appreciate all the work everyone has put into making this program thrive and all the hours it takes to keep this program running." Award-winning author is hosting parenting classes The North Mason School Dis- trict is hosting a special series of workshops for parents with young children entitled the North Mason and Community Preschools Light- ed Schoolhouse program. The next program will occur March 20 and cover how preschool- ers learn, how they and parents can learn from each other and how parenting style affects behavior. The programs are being con- ducted by Dr. Sal Severe, author of How To Behave So Your Children Will Too, and promise to get chil- dren to listen to parents "the first time." Parents will learn strategies for dealing with negative attention, arguments and manipulation. Childcare is available for chil- dren ages 3 to 10 on a limited basis at the North Mason Developmen- tal Preschool (next to the district offices). Parents should either call Kris Christiansen at 277-2209 or Suzanne Mullen at 277-2396 to en- roll a child for care. The class will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the school district office, located at 71 East Campus Drive Sal Severe in Belfair. Dr. Severe has been a school psychologist, teacher, counselor, principal, and a director of special education for 28 years. His book has sold over 600,000 copies, has been translated into 21 languages and has been on the New York Times best-seller list. er and Griffin advancing round in regional spelling School has an- the results of its school- pelling bee. student Alex the son of Patty Graeber, the first-place prize. The win him a trophy and a $100 bond from the spelling bee The Kitsap Sun newspa- bee's second-place finisher eventh-grader Alex Griffin, of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grif- won a plaque and a $50 bond. school held its preliminary January for all students in five through eight. Final- ia each grade competed in final round, which also fifth-graders Amanda and Conner McCubbins; Breane Sherman; Tommy Britz, and Maverick Rat- and eighth-graders Jesse Jordan Marshall and Graeber and Griffin on to compete in the re- spelling bee to be held at on Wednesday, March the Bremerton High School Arts Center. Winner of that bee will ad- to the national spelling bee D.C. GRAPEVIEW SCHOOL students Alex Griffin, left, and Alex Graeber are advancing to the regionailevel $plling bee at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center on March 21. Severe started working with the school district in February of 2003 as a school psychologist. Severe has conducted over 1,200 workshops, teaching over 60,000 parents and teachers to manage children's differing temperaments, promote a child's sense of self-dis- cipline and teach children good thinking skills. The third workshop in the lo- cal series will be held April 17 and will cover teaching good listening skills, using language to teach self- control and controlling frustration and anger. The fourth and final workshop is slated for May 22 and will cover managing misbehavior and using time out etthctively. For more infi)rmation about the workshops, contact the North Ma- son School District offices at 277- 2300. Gardening workshop is slated The Blue Thumb Gardening Program wants to show you how to find black gold - compost, that is - in your own backyard. The program is sponsoring a (Please turn to page 4.) High school announces top students North Mason High School has announced the students of the month by department for Febru- ary, as selected by the teaching staff. The students were the top stu- dents doing the best work in a subject area. Officials say the se- lection is always difficult as there are many hard-working students to choose from. The students of the month, by department, are: career/technical ed, Melissa Nys; physical educa- tion, Jesse Stuart; special services, Kyle Bennett; foreign language, Kelsey Luck; science, Adrianna Lippy; fine arts, Marissa Stephen- son; math, Lacey Schauberger; English, Amanda James; and so- cial studies, Christina Horsley. North Mason High School will • ..... announce a student of the month for each department for every month through May of 2007. Stu- dents selected fbr this honor go on to be the nominees for the Depart- ment Student of the Year who will be recognized at the May meeting of the school board.