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MEMBERS OF Southside School's team that took first place recently in regional Odyssey of the Mind competition include, from left, Evan Cooney, Brock Sande, Jacob Rice, Kayla Oakes and Leah Vazquez. Missing the photo was Norman Collins. E-Bration May 13: Odyssey team from Southside heading to state Southside School sent four teams to the Odyssey of the Mind regional competition on March 6 at Black Hills High School in Tumwater. One team placed first and another took second place in their divisions. Southside's first-place team ad- vanced to the state tournament held April 17 in Wenatchee. The first-place team was com- posed of sixth- and seventh-grade students and competed in the Customer Service Division 2 prob- lem. The students came up with a new product to control hair loss. The skit they performed had the audience laughing and fully in- volved. STUDENT MEMBERS of the winning team included Brock Sande, Jacob Rice, Kayla Oakes, Evan Cooney, Leah Vazquez and Norman Collins. The coaches were Vicki Owens and Lisa Carey. The second-place team includ- ed Chad Burgess, Juliet Dickson, Erica Keene, Danny Phipps, Anna Gebhardt, Rachel Forbis and Taylor Sloane. The problem they chose was Customer Service Division 1, responding to which they came up with a new product called a remote control basket- ball. They also had the audience laughing with their performance showing how the product worked. The coaches were Tracy Keene and Gretchen Dickson. The two other teams were from first through fifth grades. The students who participated were Bryce Sloan, Jessica Ross, Mere- dith McCarty, Shannon Cooney, Austin Clark, Kegan Collins, Con- or Wing, Caleb Collins, Seth El- sen, Taylor Oakes, Brynna Fuller, Laura Wing, Aaron Sloan and Mackenzie Schmidt. SOUTHSIDE HAS competed in Odyssey of the Mind competi- tion for some eight years and tries to involve as many students as possible. It is a problem-solv- ing program that gives students a chance to work as a team to solve problems that they choose. Teams work all year to go to the regional competition in March. The state competition is always held in April, with world competition in May. ellers getting ready compete for literacy out Your dictionaries. Literacy's sixth bee is set for 6:30 lay, May 13, at Saint Hall in down- d literacy agency in- es and organi- enter "Spring Spell-E- every-year corporate contribu- an organization can a three-member teamof from among its em- members to compete in m SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL'S second-place team in the re- gional Odyssey of the Mind competition includes, top row from left, Taylor Sloane, Chad Burgess and Danny Phipps. In the bottom row are Erica Keene, Anna Geb. hardt, Juliet Dickson and Rachel Forbis. Unemployment rate up again the spelling bee, or it may opt in- stead to co-sponsor a team of wor- thy spellers in search of an under- writer. Individuals interested in form- ing a team or in finding a sponsor will be assisted by Mason County Literacy, organizers of the event said. The competition is for spellers from high-school age to adult. They will have the benefit of a book O f potential spell-binders and speller-stumpers. "Spell-E-Bration" is the major fund-raiser of the year for Mason County Literacy. The local help- ing agency links volunteer tutors with local adults and youth to im- prove students' reading, math and English skills. The programs offered by Mason County Literacy include English as a second lan- guage. The event will also feature a silent auction. Onlookers can get into the spirit of the event with an audience-only spelling contest, all in the spirit of good fun and good cause. A dessert buffet will sweeten the evening for partici- pants and observers alike. The Spell-E-Bration is free and open to the public, in the past, Johnson explained, said Employment Security com- admits Anyone interested in donating Many Mason County workers missioner Carver Gayton. man an item for the silent auction, or commute to jobs in Kitsap and Nonfarm wage and salary em- who wants information and entry Thurston counties, ployment increased by 12,700 forms, can contact Mason County Compared to a year ago, Mason workers, somewhat lighter than 19 forgeries Literacy by calling 426-9733. County's February unemploy- the 20,700 posted in the same woman confessed forgeries, pleading counts in Mason Court March 10. McFarlane, 26, Min Drive, the court in earlier L.gs that she committed e her heroin with forging friend Jennifer 19 checks from the Credit Union. checks were made out Apple food store in rest were made out Tavern, Safeway, and the Fred Meyer The unemployment rate in Ha- ment rate is two-tenths of a per- month last year. Manufacturing son County climbed to 7.7 percent centage point lower than it was payrolls dipped by 1,000. Losses in February, according to prelimi- during the second month of 1998. were confined principally to a nary figures released this week That slightly lower rate reflects 2,000-job drop in aircraft and by the Washington State Employ- stronger government employment parts, bringing the cumulative ment Security Department. in Mason and Thurston counties, Last month 19,350 people in Johnson said. the county's workforce of 20,970 Across the state, record-break- were working, leaving 1,620 un- ing rain and the return to more employed. The February unem- normal employment patterns lift- ployment rate nudged up from 7.4 ed Washington's unemployment percent in January. rate to 5.7 percent in February, A slowdown in manufacturing up three-tenths of a percentage and construction statewide affect- point from February 1998, the ed Mason County, according to Employment Security Depart- YOU Call ibis Chris Johnson, an analyst with ment reported. the Employment Security Depart- ment. Puget Sound Nftval Ship- "Typically, the first two k.1 [/,ff/€:4brP months of the year mark the sea- yard in Bremerton is not as • strong an employer as it has been sonal highs in unemployment," We are having a Spring Sale anyways! RJC'mtCW, aBg,g QU, tUCg sports is great for all kids." delinquency through youth activi- lg8 ' 8 Andrews said the times for in- ties, youth employment and a ' . |urepem Elmce • Idfetlme Warmn/ structions will be determined by youth center. • Mmual/Modaed • |00% Brass BurmPrs the number of sign-ups, but antic- Would-be sports participants • Opens Automatically *Stainless Steel Construction ipated that evenings and week- can sign up at the armory, now ends look like the likely times, the SOCK center, Monday • Over !¢¢ Colors • Professional Grill "The number of sign-ups will through Saturday with Sue Shel- * S Fr Warranty determine the age group the kids don, president of SOCK. More in- will be playing with," he said. formation is available by tele- "The main objective is to have a phone at 432-0815. good number of kids sign up so mentals of sports should be done the younger ones will have an F" F F" r F" F" V"  w II ...... at an early age," says Andrews, a equal chance to learn." ..... , SOCK volunteer who will head up SOCKis a nonprofit volunteer 0 Z C the sports school. Learning the organization dedicated to pre- game and participation in group venting gang activities and youth ..... Chro#o/o#ca#j,, is here To. Y" s • Soil and Bark * Bulbs and Seeds Latin Rhythms, Jazz, Blues, and Border • Fruit Trees. Flowering Trees A:gr)e°dh?S l:c£;e:eW/o.thArlw°tt:ntwa:topVieerW?d:r' /11 Spring Clearance 2 7 | GRASS HAY--- CHEAP! Speaal Latin Style Buffet Dinner ,O.iN with Crab Enchiladas, a variety of Fajitas, and much more \\;" -•. Piglets [ They're here -- : Dinner served 6:00- 7:30pm - " " i¢ Music and Dancing Starts at 8:00pm  V... "Lambs 1. Evergreen shrubs ....  .,, ....... ,, • Mimatur,  I • Gallon rhodies m g':: $1250 per person \\;)'o" :i Goat Kids • Camellias . "" S'.. .... i ,ITTI,lq00[ ;RW, K ...W.m,=E "'"" AFamilyFarmTraditionp/,l.tlVl.//i.l. ]ltf --"(-'S'N-7-- . . ? Check out our new hours: Sunday thru Wednesday lOam to ,tam, 'rhursday thru Satorday lOam to 6am East1921HighwaylOG, Union, WA OPENPs.m..Gp.m. 7DAYSAwEEK , ,  k k ,dk .dE k , I "'  , : ,',l .I _ IJ I I I I March 18, 1999 Journal Page 3 tigation with an eye toward put- ting her in Work Ethic Camp. "We will consider recommending Worth Ethic once we review the case," Schuetz said. * Robert B. Cox, 34, of 1317 Dickinson Avenue, Shelton, pled guilty on Thursday to two counts of assault in the fourth degree. According to his signed statement he struck his girlfriend's children last November 8. One of the counts was reduced from assault in the second degree. Judge Sawyer scheduled sen- tencing for April 29. • Richard A. Carmel Jr., 18, of 11204 26th Avenue Court East, Sumner pled guilty Thursday to rendering criminal assistance in 'r OSecutor Reinhold the third degree. i he plans to recom- He was arrested at a Tahuya e get a sentence in Peninsula campground on Sep- range of 22 to 29 tember 13, 1998 and was original- arlane will be held ly charged with drug possession. sentencing on April Those charges were dropped and !ames Sawyer said he was instead charged with help- lit for time served, ing two other men hide tools used ntime the Washing- to steal batteries, the court was ent of Corrections told. Judge Sawyer scheduled • a presentence inves- sentencing for May 6. ed. Stressed. Anxlou . Seek professional help. taXes Yourself can send you through a range of emouons. Relax and let help. At H&zR Block, we're familiar with the 824 tax code We're ready to talk when you are. 04 .... East D Street , Highway North and "D" Street) jy Weekdays 9-7 A Saturday 9-5 SOCK is offering sports program for youngsters The SOCK (Save Our County's Kids) Youth Center in Shelton will open its doors for sports ac- tivities for kids, says instructor Darrell Andrews. Basketball and volleyball ba- sics and games will be available for youngsters aged 10 through 16 in the Shelton Armory, recent- ly leased on a long-term basis to SOCK. "Teaching kids the basic funda- seven-month cutback to 6,900. Boeing has announced a loss of likely 24,000 Washington-based jobs through 2000. MEMBERS OF Southside School's team that took first place recently in regional Odyssey of the Mind competition include, from left, Evan Cooney, Brock Sande, Jacob Rice, Kayla Oakes and Leah Vazquez. Missing the photo was Norman Collins. E-Bration May 13: Odyssey team from Southside heading to state Southside School sent four teams to the Odyssey of the Mind regional competition on March 6 at Black Hills High School in Tumwater. One team placed first and another took second place in their divisions. Southside's first-place team ad- vanced to the state tournament held April 17 in Wenatchee. The first-place team was com- posed of sixth- and seventh-grade students and competed in the Customer Service Division 2 prob- lem. The students came up with a new product to control hair loss. The skit they performed had the audience laughing and fully in- volved. STUDENT MEMBERS of the winning team included Brock Sande, Jacob Rice, Kayla Oakes, Evan Cooney, Leah Vazquez and Norman Collins. The coaches were Vicki Owens and Lisa Carey. The second-place team includ- ed Chad Burgess, Juliet Dickson, Erica Keene, Danny Phipps, Anna Gebhardt, Rachel Forbis and Taylor Sloane. The problem they chose was Customer Service Division 1, responding to which they came up with a new product called a remote control basket- ball. They also had the audience laughing with their performance showing how the product worked. The coaches were Tracy Keene and Gretchen Dickson. The two other teams were from first through fifth grades. The students who participated were Bryce Sloan, Jessica Ross, Mere- dith McCarty, Shannon Cooney, Austin Clark, Kegan Collins, Con- or Wing, Caleb Collins, Seth El- sen, Taylor Oakes, Brynna Fuller, Laura Wing, Aaron Sloan and Mackenzie Schmidt. SOUTHSIDE HAS competed in Odyssey of the Mind competi- tion for some eight years and tries to involve as many students as possible. It is a problem-solv- ing program that gives students a chance to work as a team to solve problems that they choose. Teams work all year to go to the regional competition in March. The state competition is always held in April, with world competition in May. ellers getting ready compete for literacy out Your dictionaries. Literacy's sixth bee is set for 6:30 lay, May 13, at Saint Hall in down- d literacy agency in- es and organi- enter "Spring Spell-E- every-year corporate contribu- an organization can a three-member teamof from among its em- members to compete in m SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL'S second-place team in the re- gional Odyssey of the Mind competition includes, top row from left, Taylor Sloane, Chad Burgess and Danny Phipps. In the bottom row are Erica Keene, Anna Geb. hardt, Juliet Dickson and Rachel Forbis. Unemployment rate up again the spelling bee, or it may opt in- stead to co-sponsor a team of wor- thy spellers in search of an under- writer. Individuals interested in form- ing a team or in finding a sponsor will be assisted by Mason County Literacy, organizers of the event said. The competition is for spellers from high-school age to adult. They will have the benefit of a book O f potential spell-binders and speller-stumpers. "Spell-E-Bration" is the major fund-raiser of the year for Mason County Literacy. The local help- ing agency links volunteer tutors with local adults and youth to im- prove students' reading, math and English skills. The programs offered by Mason County Literacy include English as a second lan- guage. The event will also feature a silent auction. Onlookers can get into the spirit of the event with an audience-only spelling contest, all in the spirit of good fun and good cause. A dessert buffet will sweeten the evening for partici- pants and observers alike. The Spell-E-Bration is free and open to the public, in the past, Johnson explained, said Employment Security com- admits Anyone interested in donating Many Mason County workers missioner Carver Gayton. man an item for the silent auction, or commute to jobs in Kitsap and Nonfarm wage and salary em- who wants information and entry Thurston counties, ployment increased by 12,700 forms, can contact Mason County Compared to a year ago, Mason workers, somewhat lighter than 19 forgeries Literacy by calling 426-9733. County's February unemploy- the 20,700 posted in the same woman confessed forgeries, pleading counts in Mason Court March 10. McFarlane, 26, Min Drive, the court in earlier L.gs that she committed e her heroin with forging friend Jennifer 19 checks from the Credit Union. checks were made out Apple food store in rest were made out Tavern, Safeway, and the Fred Meyer The unemployment rate in Ha- ment rate is two-tenths of a per- month last year. Manufacturing son County climbed to 7.7 percent centage point lower than it was payrolls dipped by 1,000. Losses in February, according to prelimi- during the second month of 1998. were confined principally to a nary figures released this week That slightly lower rate reflects 2,000-job drop in aircraft and by the Washington State Employ- stronger government employment parts, bringing the cumulative ment Security Department. in Mason and Thurston counties, Last month 19,350 people in Johnson said. the county's workforce of 20,970 Across the state, record-break- were working, leaving 1,620 un- ing rain and the return to more employed. The February unem- normal employment patterns lift- ployment rate nudged up from 7.4 ed Washington's unemployment percent in January. rate to 5.7 percent in February, A slowdown in manufacturing up three-tenths of a percentage and construction statewide affect- point from February 1998, the ed Mason County, according to Employment Security Depart- YOU Call ibis Chris Johnson, an analyst with ment reported. the Employment Security Depart- ment. Puget Sound Nftval Ship- "Typically, the first two k.1 [/,ff/€:4brP months of the year mark the sea- yard in Bremerton is not as • strong an employer as it has been sonal highs in unemployment," We are having a Spring Sale anyways! RJC'mtCW, aBg,g QU, tUCg sports is great for all kids." delinquency through youth activi- lg8 ' 8 Andrews said the times for in- ties, youth employment and a ' . |urepem Elmce • Idfetlme Warmn/ structions will be determined by youth center. • Mmual/Modaed • |00% Brass BurmPrs the number of sign-ups, but antic- Would-be sports participants • Opens Automatically *Stainless Steel Construction ipated that evenings and week- can sign up at the armory, now ends look like the likely times, the SOCK center, Monday • Over !¢¢ Colors • Professional Grill "The number of sign-ups will through Saturday with Sue Shel- * S Fr Warranty determine the age group the kids don, president of SOCK. More in- will be playing with," he said. formation is available by tele- "The main objective is to have a phone at 432-0815. good number of kids sign up so mentals of sports should be done the younger ones will have an F" F F" r F" F" V"  w II ...... at an early age," says Andrews, a equal chance to learn." ..... , SOCK volunteer who will head up SOCKis a nonprofit volunteer 0 Z C the sports school. Learning the organization dedicated to pre- game and participation in group venting gang activities and youth ..... Chro#o/o#ca#j,, is here To. Y" s • Soil and Bark * Bulbs and Seeds Latin Rhythms, Jazz, Blues, and Border • Fruit Trees. Flowering Trees A:gr)e°dh?S l:c£;e:eW/o.thArlw°tt:ntwa:topVieerW?d:r' /11 Spring Clearance 2 7 | GRASS HAY--- CHEAP! Speaal Latin Style Buffet Dinner ,O.iN with Crab Enchiladas, a variety of Fajitas, and much more \\;" -•. Piglets [ They're here -- : Dinner served 6:00- 7:30pm - " " i¢ Music and Dancing Starts at 8:00pm  V... "Lambs 1. Evergreen shrubs ....  .,, ....... ,, • Mimatur,  I • Gallon rhodies m g':: $1250 per person \\;)'o" :i Goat Kids • Camellias . "" S'.. .... i ,ITTI,lq00[ ;RW, K ...W.m,=E "'"" AFamilyFarmTraditionp/,l.tlVl.//i.l. ]ltf --"(-'S'N-7-- . . ? Check out our new hours: Sunday thru Wednesday lOam to ,tam, 'rhursday thru Satorday lOam to 6am East1921HighwaylOG, Union, WA OPENPs.m..Gp.m. 7DAYSAwEEK , ,  k k ,dk .dE k , I "'  , : ,',l .I _ IJ I I I I March 18, 1999 Journal Page 3 tigation with an eye toward put- ting her in Work Ethic Camp. "We will consider recommending Worth Ethic once we review the case," Schuetz said. * Robert B. Cox, 34, of 1317 Dickinson Avenue, Shelton, pled guilty on Thursday to two counts of assault in the fourth degree. According to his signed statement he struck his girlfriend's children last November 8. One of the counts was reduced from assault in the second degree. Judge Sawyer scheduled sen- tencing for April 29. • Richard A. Carmel Jr., 18, of 11204 26th Avenue Court East, Sumner pled guilty Thursday to rendering criminal assistance in 'r OSecutor Reinhold the third degree. i he plans to recom- He was arrested at a Tahuya e get a sentence in Peninsula campground on Sep- range of 22 to 29 tember 13, 1998 and was original- arlane will be held ly charged with drug possession. sentencing on April Those charges were dropped and !ames Sawyer said he was instead charged with help- lit for time served, ing two other men hide tools used ntime the Washing- to steal batteries, the court was ent of Corrections told. Judge Sawyer scheduled • a presentence inves- sentencing for May 6. ed. Stressed. Anxlou . Seek professional help. taXes Yourself can send you through a range of emouons. Relax and let help. At H&zR Block, we're familiar with the 824 tax code We're ready to talk when you are. 04 .... East D Street , Highway North and "D" Street) jy Weekdays 9-7 A Saturday 9-5 SOCK is offering sports program for youngsters The SOCK (Save Our County's Kids) Youth Center in Shelton will open its doors for sports ac- tivities for kids, says instructor Darrell Andrews. Basketball and volleyball ba- sics and games will be available for youngsters aged 10 through 16 in the Shelton Armory, recent- ly leased on a long-term basis to SOCK. "Teaching kids the basic funda- seven-month cutback to 6,900. Boeing has announced a loss of likely 24,000 Washington-based jobs through 2000.