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Teachers feel shut out Editor, The Herald: Teachers, other school employ- ees and community members in the North Mason School District have been shut out of the selec- tion process for the new superin- tendent. Given what has transpired over the past year, it was the hope of the North Mason teach- ers that the school board would be more inclusive in the hiring process of the new superinten- dent allowing the maximum number of community members and staff to be involved in the process from the very beginning as many other school districts do with a decision this critical. In December, the North Ma- son Education Association sent a letter to the school board asking to be involved in the hiring deci- sion from the outset. The board responded denying the request and said that teachers could be involved in opportunities that were given to the community. The board selected five semi- finalist candidates and then scheduled interviews that could be observed by the public. They scheduled the interviews from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on a school day ensuring that no school employ- ee or any member of the public who works during the day would be able to attend. Last Thursday, Glenn Landram and Nena Andrews asked to meet with teacher lead- ers to inform us about the hir- ing process. During the meeting we reminded them that we had asked to be involved in December and were denied. We pointed out that the interview process en- sured that teachers, other school emph)yees and most members of the community were excluded from the process of giving input into the selection of finalist can- didates. Given the importance of the decision, we asked them to cancel the March 8 interviews and reschedule them for a Sat- urday giving a full opportunity for members of the public and all school employees to observe and provide input. They have denied our request again and forced the North Ma- son Education Association to quickly arrange substitutes in order for a limited number of teachers to observe the superin- tendent semi-finalist interviews. In so doing, the North Mason school board leadership has con- tinued to illustrate the actions that resulted in the vote of no confidence from teachers taken last spring. Vicki Hopkins NMEA President Voice needs more input Editor, The Herald: If you are a North Mason resi- dent, a taxpayer and are con- cerned about your health-care options, mark this date on your calendar: Saturday, April 14. On that date, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hawkins Middle School gymnasium, the North Ma- son Community Voice group will sponsor a Health Care Forum. This forum will include represen- tatives from the Mason County Hospital District, Harrison Hos- pital and the Mason County Tax Assessor's Office. We need input from as many affected citizens as possible. So take a pro-active part in this thrum. It's all about you and your rights. So I've heard the questions, "Who the heck is this North Ma- J son Community Voice group? What are they about? What's their agenda?" I guess I can best answer that by telling you 5ow we operate. When someone from the North Mason area comes to us with a problem, we try as best we can to determine first if there is an obvious solution. The search for answers may include an adver- tised forum on the problem sub- ject, so that we can get input from as many people as possible. In reaching a solution we also invite the related governing agencies and experts in that field to help achieve that end. We know that progress can only be achieved in meetings where respect and civil- ity are strictly maintained. So, that's what we're all about. Just a group of citizens who are trying to make life better in the north end of our county. Right now, we are trying to find some ways to solve some health-care issues fbr North Mason citizens. But we need your help, we need your opinions and we need your input. Come and join us! We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Theler Center. It only costs $10 per year to'join and we really need and welcome your thoughts, concerns and opinions! Help shape North Mason's future in a non-hostile environment. Call or e-mail me, Ralph Lartz, public information officer, at 277-0970 or rlartz@ waveeable.eom, tbr details. Ralph Lartz Belfair R.S.V.P.: Volunteers are needed for wide variety of jobs 3405 for information, referring to the numbers at the end of the items listed below. • Home care assistance: Help the elderly and physically chal- lenged remain independent in their own home by assisting with light housekeeping, yard maintenance, home repairs or transportation to medical appointments. CCS Chore volunteers to assist two or more hours a week to keep this healing resort beautiful for cancer patient retreats. Gardening (36512) Han- dy Work (36451). * Senior nutrition assistant in Belt'air: tlelp the senior nutrition program staff" prepare and clean- up after the Tuesday and Thurs- day senior lunches and home- math or teach them new hobby skills at The Boys and Girls Club in North Mason (36533). • Literacy tutors: Tutor North Mason adults in reading, mat-h, and writing, GED or English as a Second Language (ESL) for Mason County Literacy. Past experience as a tutor is not needed. Excellent training is provided (36585). TEP MEETINGS People dealing with alcohol is- sues may note the tbllowing meetings. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 42 Old Belfair Highway Sunday: 9 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. Monday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: noon, 7 p.m. Step Study, Legacy Wednesday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Thursday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Big Book study Friday: noon Step study, 7 p.m. for women, 9 p.m. candlelight. Saturday: 9 a.m., noon, 7:30 p.m. speaker meeting. A potluck is held at 6:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of every month. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Allyn Historic Church llllllllllllllllllllllllllll P.O. Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528 Telephone 275-6680 Belfalr 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 the Log Plaza. KEVAN MOORE ..................................................................... Editor HARVEY MORRIS ........................................ Advertising Manager LIZ CASE .............................................. Office Manager/Reporter Office Telephone (360) 275-6680 State Route 3, Allyn Sunday: 7 p.m. Survivors Friday: 7 p.m. Men's Stag, Big Book study Al-Anon 42 Old Belihir Highway Monday: 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Fiesta Restaurant 23730 NE State Route 3, Belfair Wednesday: 6 p.m. More information on AA is available at 275-9868 or 275- 4395. For AI-Anon, call 275-3833; and for Narcotics Anonymous, call 432-0542 or 731-5051. A section of The Shelton-Mason County,lournal serving as the voice of Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, Iohuya, Mason l. ake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor,  Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, March 8, 2007 Mr. Bill's 275-9383 Tired of salmon Editor, The Herald: Every time I drive past the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group headquarters on State Route 3, I choke up thinking about how my hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. It reminds me of the snake-oil salesmen of earlier times. This was brought to mind by two recent articles in the paper that told of all the wonderful things the salmon folks are doing. However, I do take exception to using children from Belfair El- ementary School as pawns in the salmon propaganda program. Our students have enough problems learning real science and math without having to waste time learning about the life cycle of chum salmon. If the United States is going to be able to compete in our global economy, our students must learn and keep up in the ever-changing basic scientific knowledge. Not too many fish bi- ologists are needed. I sometimes feel that challeng- ing useless state projects is like beating a dead horse. But, it is bet- ter to have tried and been ignored than not to have tried at all. At least it makes one feel better. John stodder BelNr St..Hugh Episcopal Church We invite you to join us for Sunday Family Worship 10 a.m.. Sunday School provided 280 E. Wheelwright St., Allyn 360-275-8450 INTERIOR_ EXTERIOI00 Chad, owner • Licensed 10 years experience 1-360-277-9241 Cell 1-360-401-0048 HOODCCP979NN Septic Tank Sales • Installs • Repairs • Pumps • Baffles Repaired Risers Installed • Ditches for Water, Electric & Telephone Drain Fields * Curtain & Foundation Drains * Foundation DigoutS Misc. Clearing ° Gravel • Perc Holes • Designs Available Since 1961 Miller Remodeling ,Building on, Your Dreams with Qualit and Service 1 • Design/Build 360-275-5702 ! • Remodels • Additions 360-426-2058 Visit www.tn millerremodeling.C°l Restorations r() read al)out our ;,nal#e app r°ad _* Custom H_.ooe_s I - Dr. Nancy Isbell [ now practicing at I: • ":,/ A Country . -.-./, l Veterinary Clinme • General small animal medicine/surgery • Acupuncture certified • Internal medicine residency 23730 NE SR3 * LOG CABIN PLAZA. BELFAIII • 10 minutes from Hwy. 16 • 0.2 miles south of the stoplight at Safeway Open M-F 8 am-6 pm 360.277.3800 Quality companies at the prices you need! Come in and see Chris Ladncr, Anemia Settle, and our team of insurance professionals for all your insurance needs! A,S,I Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency Phone: (360) 277-5300 • Toll Free: 800-633-4848 11 NE Old Belfair Hwy., Belfair, WA 98528 Teachers feel shut out Editor, The Herald: Teachers, other school employ- ees and community members in the North Mason School District have been shut out of the selec- tion process for the new superin- tendent. Given what has transpired over the past year, it was the hope of the North Mason teach- ers that the school board would be more inclusive in the hiring process of the new superinten- dent allowing the maximum number of community members and staff to be involved in the process from the very beginning as many other school districts do with a decision this critical. In December, the North Ma- son Education Association sent a letter to the school board asking to be involved in the hiring deci- sion from the outset. The board responded denying the request and said that teachers could be involved in opportunities that were given to the community. The board selected five semi- finalist candidates and then scheduled interviews that could be observed by the public. They scheduled the interviews from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on a school day ensuring that no school employ- ee or any member of the public who works during the day would be able to attend. Last Thursday, Glenn Landram and Nena Andrews asked to meet with teacher lead- ers to inform us about the hir- ing process. During the meeting we reminded them that we had asked to be involved in December and were denied. We pointed out that the interview process en- sured that teachers, other school emph)yees and most members of the community were excluded from the process of giving input into the selection of finalist can- didates. Given the importance of the decision, we asked them to cancel the March 8 interviews and reschedule them for a Sat- urday giving a full opportunity for members of the public and all school employees to observe and provide input. They have denied our request again and forced the North Ma- son Education Association to quickly arrange substitutes in order for a limited number of teachers to observe the superin- tendent semi-finalist interviews. In so doing, the North Mason school board leadership has con- tinued to illustrate the actions that resulted in the vote of no confidence from teachers taken last spring. Vicki Hopkins NMEA President Voice needs more input Editor, The Herald: If you are a North Mason resi- dent, a taxpayer and are con- cerned about your health-care options, mark this date on your calendar: Saturday, April 14. On that date, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hawkins Middle School gymnasium, the North Ma- son Community Voice group will sponsor a Health Care Forum. This forum will include represen- tatives from the Mason County Hospital District, Harrison Hos- pital and the Mason County Tax Assessor's Office. We need input from as many affected citizens as possible. So take a pro-active part in this thrum. It's all about you and your rights. So I've heard the questions, "Who the heck is this North Ma- J son Community Voice group? What are they about? What's their agenda?" I guess I can best answer that by telling you 5ow we operate. When someone from the North Mason area comes to us with a problem, we try as best we can to determine first if there is an obvious solution. The search for answers may include an adver- tised forum on the problem sub- ject, so that we can get input from as many people as possible. In reaching a solution we also invite the related governing agencies and experts in that field to help achieve that end. We know that progress can only be achieved in meetings where respect and civil- ity are strictly maintained. So, that's what we're all about. Just a group of citizens who are trying to make life better in the north end of our county. Right now, we are trying to find some ways to solve some health-care issues fbr North Mason citizens. But we need your help, we need your opinions and we need your input. Come and join us! We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Theler Center. It only costs $10 per year to'join and we really need and welcome your thoughts, concerns and opinions! Help shape North Mason's future in a non-hostile environment. Call or e-mail me, Ralph Lartz, public information officer, at 277-0970 or rlartz@ waveeable.eom, tbr details. Ralph Lartz Belfair R.S.V.P.: Volunteers are needed for wide variety of jobs 3405 for information, referring to the numbers at the end of the items listed below. • Home care assistance: Help the elderly and physically chal- lenged remain independent in their own home by assisting with light housekeeping, yard maintenance, home repairs or transportation to medical appointments. CCS Chore volunteers to assist two or more hours a week to keep this healing resort beautiful for cancer patient retreats. Gardening (36512) Han- dy Work (36451). * Senior nutrition assistant in Belt'air: tlelp the senior nutrition program staff" prepare and clean- up after the Tuesday and Thurs- day senior lunches and home- math or teach them new hobby skills at The Boys and Girls Club in North Mason (36533). • Literacy tutors: Tutor North Mason adults in reading, mat-h, and writing, GED or English as a Second Language (ESL) for Mason County Literacy. Past experience as a tutor is not needed. Excellent training is provided (36585). TEP MEETINGS People dealing with alcohol is- sues may note the tbllowing meetings. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 42 Old Belfair Highway Sunday: 9 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. Monday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: noon, 7 p.m. Step Study, Legacy Wednesday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Thursday: noon, 7:30 p.m. Big Book study Friday: noon Step study, 7 p.m. for women, 9 p.m. candlelight. Saturday: 9 a.m., noon, 7:30 p.m. speaker meeting. A potluck is held at 6:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of every month. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Allyn Historic Church llllllllllllllllllllllllllll P.O. Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528 Telephone 275-6680 Belfalr 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 the Log Plaza. KEVAN MOORE ..................................................................... Editor HARVEY MORRIS ........................................ Advertising Manager LIZ CASE .............................................. Office Manager/Reporter Office Telephone (360) 275-6680 State Route 3, Allyn Sunday: 7 p.m. Survivors Friday: 7 p.m. Men's Stag, Big Book study Al-Anon 42 Old Belihir Highway Monday: 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Fiesta Restaurant 23730 NE State Route 3, Belfair Wednesday: 6 p.m. More information on AA is available at 275-9868 or 275- 4395. For AI-Anon, call 275-3833; and for Narcotics Anonymous, call 432-0542 or 731-5051. A section of The Shelton-Mason County,lournal serving as the voice of Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, Iohuya, Mason l. ake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor,  Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, March 8, 2007 Mr. Bill's 275-9383 Tired of salmon Editor, The Herald: Every time I drive past the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group headquarters on State Route 3, I choke up thinking about how my hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. It reminds me of the snake-oil salesmen of earlier times. This was brought to mind by two recent articles in the paper that told of all the wonderful things the salmon folks are doing. However, I do take exception to using children from Belfair El- ementary School as pawns in the salmon propaganda program. Our students have enough problems learning real science and math without having to waste time learning about the life cycle of chum salmon. If the United States is going to be able to compete in our global economy, our students must learn and keep up in the ever-changing basic scientific knowledge. Not too many fish bi- ologists are needed. I sometimes feel that challeng- ing useless state projects is like beating a dead horse. But, it is bet- ter to have tried and been ignored than not to have tried at all. At least it makes one feel better. John stodder BelNr St..Hugh Episcopal Church We invite you to join us for Sunday Family Worship 10 a.m.. Sunday School provided 280 E. Wheelwright St., Allyn 360-275-8450 INTERIOR_ EXTERIOI00 Chad, owner • Licensed 10 years experience 1-360-277-9241 Cell 1-360-401-0048 HOODCCP979NN Septic Tank Sales • Installs • Repairs • Pumps • Baffles Repaired Risers Installed • Ditches for Water, Electric & Telephone Drain Fields * Curtain & Foundation Drains * Foundation DigoutS Misc. Clearing ° Gravel • Perc Holes • Designs Available Since 1961 Miller Remodeling ,Building on, Your Dreams with Qualit and Service 1 • Design/Build 360-275-5702 ! • Remodels • Additions 360-426-2058 Visit www.tn millerremodeling.C°l Restorations r() read al)out our ;,nal#e app r°ad _* Custom H_.ooe_s I - Dr. Nancy Isbell [ now practicing at I: • ":,/ A Country . -.-./, l Veterinary Clinme • General small animal medicine/surgery • Acupuncture certified • Internal medicine residency 23730 NE SR3 * LOG CABIN PLAZA. BELFAIII • 10 minutes from Hwy. 16 • 0.2 miles south of the stoplight at Safeway Open M-F 8 am-6 pm 360.277.3800 Quality companies at the prices you need! Come in and see Chris Ladncr, Anemia Settle, and our team of insurance professionals for all your insurance needs! A,S,I Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency Phone: (360) 277-5300 • Toll Free: 800-633-4848 11 NE Old Belfair Hwy., Belfair, WA 98528