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COMMUNIT • CALENDAR Book should be banned Editor, Belfair Herald: Recently our son, who is a fifth grader at Belfair Elementary School, came home with a book that was assigned to his reading group. The book is My Brother Sam is Dead, written by Collier and published by Scholastic Books. This book centers around a thmily during the Revolutionary War. Our son called my attention to words that he thought were not appropriate. The words, "son of a bitch, bastard, and go to hell" are used. The name of Jesus is used as a swear word several times. God is called upon to damn char- acters in the book. "Damn" is sprinkled liberally throughout the book. The book talks about the raping of women, and the 14- and 16-year-olds getting drunk. I called and spoke with the principal of the school, Mrs. Liz l)rew. Mrs. Drew told me that her children and grandchildren have read the book and they enjoyed it. I then spoke with the superin- tendent of North Mason Schools, l)r. Marie Pickel, and voiced my opposition to the book being used in a classroom setting. Dr. Pickel has sent me a form which allows me to start the process of having a book removed from the class- room after a public hearing, if the committee agrees that the book is inappropriate for 10- and 11-year- olds. In today's society, we are called upon to be tolerant and sensitive to all religious beliefs. This book is intolerant to the Christian be- lief that the name of the Lord is not to be used in vain, and that we are not to call upon God to damn anyone. It is also a tool for the children to see in print the words that they are told not to use on the bus or the school grounds under penalty of being sent to the office. Does anyone else see the hypo- crisy in this? Please help us in the fight of getting inappropriate ma- terial out of the elementary school classroom. I will let you know when the public hearing will be held. Thank you. Lee Anne Martinez Belfair 'Thank you' community Editor, Belfair Herald: The family of Megan Bishop would like to express our sincere appreciation fbr the GREAT turn- out at the bh)od drive and fund- raiser held Saturday, March 13, in Megan's honor, at Belfair Ele- mentary. Megan enjoyed seeing so many of her thmily and friends. They came f'rom Seattle, Poulsbo, Gig llarbor, Bremerton, Silw;rdale and fi'om the wonderful communi- ty of Belfair. The number of pen- pie that came to give blood and to support our event was over- whelming! It was heart-warming to see so many people. We can't thank our community enough for the prayers and love we have re- ceived. Megan is doing so well, and we have much to be thankful for. Puget Sound Blood Center col- lected 72 units of blood. Many were first-time donors and came because of Megan. Mobile Unit 7 was impressed with the number of people who showed up to donate blood. They were so busy they had to go to lunch in shifts. We were all so excited to see the numbers go up. It felt great to see so many people giving such a wonderful gift of life. Thanks to everyone who gave or tried to give blood. The blood is very much needed, and every unit of blood saves three lives. We were able to raise over $800 for the Children's Hospital Uncompensated Care Program. This money will help some other child receive care at Children's. Many, many members of our com- munity worked very hard to make this a very successful event. We had such a fun time with Mr. Friendly the clown, fishing in the fish pond, eating cotton candy and baked goods, buying books, crafts and clothes. We will always remember this day. It was a very happy day for us and helps make the bad memo- ries of Megan being in the hospi- tal go away. Thank you to our family, friends and community for being so loving and caring. Words cannot express how much each of you mean to Megan and her fami- ly. Thank you, thank you! The Bishops: Jeff & Phyllis, Megan, Tanya, Todd and Kevin Belfair Clarifies legislation Editor, Belfair Herald: As one of 16 co-sponsors fi)r the bear and cougar legislation in the House of Representatives, I want to clear up misconceptions some people may have about the propo- sal. The legislation would author- ize only a very limited use of ef- fective management tools to hunt bears and cougars, and only if these wild animals are /bttnd to represent a tlu'eat to Izumans, pets, or livestock. th)use Bill 1012 does not alter the citizen initiative that outlaws the use of hounds or bait fi)r bear or cougar hunting. In fact, the legislation gives substance to a public safety policy that already exists in the state law. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has the responsibility to use these management tools to protect people, domestic animals, and personal property. This bill is a reasonable response to a serious situation. Citizens need to know that the use of these management tools will be closely supervised, and that this legislation does not in any way create a new hunting season for the general public to hunt cougars and bears. The legislation does not repeal Initiative 655. Fish and Wildlife agents could use these tools only to address public safety needs, or in cases where the bear and cou- gar population is determined to represent a potential threat. Simply put, this isn't about overturning what the people vot- ed for, it's about using common sense to guarantee public safety. Bill Eickmeyer State Representative 35th Legislative District Supports bus drivers Editor, Belfair llerald: I would like te express my sup- port tbr the Grapeview school bus drivers who want to have union security. I joined the union in 1941 when I was hired as a sales clerk at Sears. I resented the initiation tbe, which at the time amounted to a week's wages, plus monthly dues. I soon understood that in order to negotiate for better working conditions, or earnings, you had to bargain from strength. It would not be fair for those who did not join to get the same bene- fits as those paying dues. Many years later our union went to bat for us when our em- ployer refused to pay retroactive wages, following honest negotia- tions, which he had signed. Ruth Etten Silverdale LEGAL NOTICES Volunteer opportunities Volunteer opportunities for people of' all ages are announced by Beth Church of the Volunteer Center of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Call (360) 426-3405 for information on these opportunities, referring to the number of' the item in which you are interested. • Drive people to medical appointnlents. (0042-Ruthe) • Tutor Belfair area stu- dents in grades 2-5, in reading. (2050-2008) • Help homebound seniors with light tmusekeeping. (2006- 2104) • Tutor North Mason High students after school in biology, math, science or social studies. Work with students in environ- mental monitoring, bird watch- ing, carving, landscape designing, or with theater sets. (2051-2164) • Sort, clean and repair do- nations at a local thrift store. (2035-2049) • Perform household tasks at Harmony Hill in Union. (2016- 82) DeBritz update Rodger DeBritz, principal of Sand Hill Elementary School, is home recuperating from his re- cent surgery. "I'm getting strong- er each day," he said recently. He has been working on the adjustments he is facing, but was pleased to report that all his tests IlulIlilIlil 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 coDy deadline noon Mondays. For your convenience there is :: mail slot by the door for copy. Office located in Beynon Center. RICK STEDMAN ............................................................ Editor BRENNA WOODWARD ..................... Advertising Manager LINDA THOMSON ..................................... Editorial Assistant Office Telephone (360) 275-6680 A section of The Sheton-Mason C, ountyJournat serving as the voice of Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, [ahuya, Mason Lake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor. iIi were clear, so he will need no chemotherapy arid no radiation. "I've been out and about some, doing a lot of walking, getting my strength back," DeBritz said. REHNANCE OR NEW HOME LOANS 'Tll Work Like A Dog" • Lower Monthly Bills • Need Cash for a New Project Specializing In: * Late Payment History , Too Many Bills , Bankruptcy o 24 Hour Pre-Approval Call Rocky (360) 308-0443 Toll Free 877-208-1260 "Licensed Broker" Ist Hand Mortgage Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 18, 1999 Thursday, March 18 8 a.m., Belfair Senior Nutrition Program held at the Theler Center until 3 p.m. Senior activities and lunch served at noon. For intbrmation or lunch reservations call 275-4898 or 275-6246. 9:15 a.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1032, Belfair Com- munity Baptist Church. Call Bey Weston, 275-8282, for information. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutri- tional program, North Mason Medical Clinic. Call 275-8340. 10 a.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) WA 1321 meeting, base- ment at Saint Hugh Community Episcopal Church in Allyn. For inibr- mation, call 895-1363. 11 a.m., Sarah Eckert Orthopedic Guild, Allyn Baptist Church. Call 275-4963 for information. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 5:30 p.m., Exercise for Fitness, Hawkins Middle School conmmns, $3 per session, donated to North Mason Kiwanis and the Boys and Girls Club of Mason County. Call 275-8602 for information. 6 p,m., Mason County Network meets in the Grapeview School Li- brary. For infornmtion, call 275-6769. 6:30 p.m., Bible study at Belfair Community Baptist Church. 7 p.m., "Powerhouse," a youth group for young people in sixth through 12th grades is held at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. All young people welcome to attend. For information call 275-6031. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfidr Highway. Friday, March 19 Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7 p.m., Twanoh Grange 1118, pot- luck followed by meeting, public wel- come, Twanoh Grange Hall, Victor Cut-off Road. 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, women's meeting, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Men's Big Book study, Allyn Histori- cal Church, Allyn. 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, open, Belfair Community Baptist Church. 9:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, candlelight meeting, NE 42 Old Bel- fair Highway. Saturday, March 20 Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Sunday, March 21 9 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Bdlfair Highway. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, open, Allyn Historical Church, Allyn. Monday, March 22 Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7 p.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1197, Belfair Com- munity Baptist Church. Weigh-in from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Call 275-7504 for information. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Tuesday, March 23 8 a.m., Belfair Senior Nutrition Program held at the Theler Center until 3 p.m. Senior activities and hmch served at noon. For information or hmch reservations call 275-6246. 8:30-10:30 a.m., TOPS #1357 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Sand Hill Road in Belfair. Noon, North Mason Kiwanis Club meeting at Belfair Community Bap- tist Church Fellowship Hall. Call 275-2529 for information. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 4:30 p.m., Mason County Fire Dis- trict 2 commissioners' meeting, Bel- fair Fire Hall, Old Belfair Highway. 5:30 p.m., Exercise for Fitness, Hawkins Middle School commons, $3 per session, donated to North Mason Kiwanis and the Boys and Girls Club of Mason County. Call 275-8602 for information. 6 p.m., Teen-2-Teen youth Bible study for teens in grades 9-12, youth center at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. 7 p.m., Grapeview School Board, Grapeview School Library. 7 p.m., Mason County Board of Commissioners' meeting, Building I, Shelton. Call 275-4467 for informa- tion. 7:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Ea- gles 4226, ladies' auxiliary only, meets at FOE building, 23495 High- way 3, Belfair. Call 275-6885 for in- formation. 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Wednesday, March 24 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutri- tional program, North Mason Medical Clinic. Call 275-8340. 10 a.m., Tahuya Bridge Club meets at the Canal Room of the Ta- huya Market. Call 275-2098 for infor- mation. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Noon, North Mason Chatnber of Commerce meets at Mason County Fire District 2 Fire Hall on Old Bel- fair Highway for a no-host lunch. Write a letter to a child today Today, Thursday, March 18, is a special day to write a letter to a child in your life. The Camp Fire Boys and Girls are asking Ameri- cans to join them in this celebra- tion and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Ameri- ca's kids. Tell a child, in writing, "I love you!" Any written affirmation of love, encouragement, or support could become an important, life- long keepsake to a child. The date PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bel- fair-Hood Canal Sewer Advisory Committee and Mason County Department of Community Development will hold a public workshop at the North Mason High School Administration Building, 50 East North Mason High School Road, Belfair, Washington on April 7, 1999 at 7:00pm. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND If there are any questions, please call Gary Yando, at 360-427-9670, X270. 3/18-25 2t is not as important as the action, so follow up on the idea (and tell your friends and neighbors), even if it is after the 18th of March. America's kids will be thrilled to hear from you! PUBLIC NOTICE The Mason County Shoreline Advisory Board will conduct their regular public meeting on Monday March 22, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. The Advisory Board will meet in the Commission- ers Chambers of Building I, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton. On the agenda are three per- mite as follows: a. Proposal by Ken Miller to install approx 120 feet of rock and woody de- bris on eroding bank on Decker Creek, located off Ford Loop Road. b. Alderbrook Inn - Foun- dation and wooden shed roof for pool equip- ment, located off State Route 106 in Union. c. Tim Sheldon - Remove old log dump road (approx. 320 c.y.) and ragrada into some de- pressions on site, located off Potlatch Rd, Pot- latch. If you have questions regarding the agen- da, please contact Pam Bennett-Cumming, Department of Community Development, at 427-9670 ext. 294. 3/18 It WANTED 1 full-time or part-time HAIRDRESSER Lease or commission available. Must be motivated. 1 full-time MASSAGE THERAPIST Flexible hours, motivation a must. Lease or commission negotiable. Contact Carol Taylor C. TAYLOR & ASSOC. 275-2509 Meeting is open to the public. Call 275-5548 for more information. 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Prince of Peace Council 12002 will meet at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Sand Hill Road in Belfair. For more information, contact Harry Tachell at 275-0329. 6 to 8 p.m., Pioneer Club for chil- dren 4 years old through eighth grade, Belfair Community Baptist Church. 6 to 8 p.m., "Man to Man," weekly men's fellowship group held at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. All men welcome to attend. For infor- mation call 275-6031. 6 to 8 p.m., "Woman to Woman" Bible study will be held at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. Child- care available; open to public. For in- formation, call 275-6031. 7 p.m., Mason County Fire District 5 commissioners' meeting, Station 3, Mason-Benson Road. 7 p.m., Trauma Anonymous Sup- port Group, will be held at Westpark Christian Church, 5204 First Street in Bremerton. For information call 478-7927. 7 p.m., Healing Hearts, a support group for victims of domestic violence; for meeting place or more information, call 427-1263. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, Belfair Community Baptist Church. Thursday, March 25 8 a.m., Belfair Senior Nutrition Program held at the Theler Center until 3 p.m. Senior activities and lunch served at noon. ,For information or lunch reservations call 275-4898 or 275-6246. 9:15 a.m., ToPs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1032, Belfair Com- munity Baptist Church. Call Bev Weston, 275-8282, for information. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutri- tional program, North Mason Medical Clinic. Call 275-8340. 10 a.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) WA 1321 meeting, base- ment at Saint Hugh Community Episcopal Church in Allyn. For infor- mation, call 895-1363. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 1:30 p.m., Gypsy Roamers RV Club meets at the Baptist Church. Open For more information 5:30 p.m., Exercise for Hawkins Middle School per session, donated to Kiwanis and the Boys of Mason County. Call information. 6:30 p.m., Bible study at Community Baptist Church. 7 p.m., Powerhouse, group for young through 12th grades is Belfair Community All young people welcome For information call 275-6031 7 p.m., North Mason board room at the 7 p.m., North Mason dio Emergency Service meets at the Church of JesUS of Latter-day Saints, Road. For more infc Dewey at 275-2483. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics open, NE 42 Old Belfair 7:30 p.m., Hood Lodge 288, stated meeting, Temple, Belfair. OFFI Three spaces Hwy 3 in Belfair. 7O0 - 1282 sq. feet. Call 876 Dig Water P Dog WELL DRILLIN6 & PUMP SYSYTEM$ 275-7501 #TOPDODCO541 • " U-HAUL COUPON • d , • Bark *7.00 yar • Every Saturday. Exp. 3/31/99. Cash value 1/20€' " • ducts • D li y Av il bl 0 All P • e ver a a e n ro • BARK. • . 275-71 33 or 1 (800)690- ° 000•00000•000•000000•0000000••00 @•00 We Ask You Why is it  a man wakes up in tte morning after sleeping under an advertised blanket on an advertised. mattress and pulls off advertised pajamas. He takes a bath in a0 advertised tub, shaves with an advertised razor, washes with a advertised soap, puts on advertiSe clothes, sits down to breakfast with advertised coffee, puts on an advertised hat, rides to his office in a advertised car, writes with an adverti.eu pencil... THEN, he refuses to advertie saying advertising doesn't pay. ,An O then, if a business isn't good enougr advertise.., he advertises it for If you believe in your busineS and want to build it... ADVERTISE.I! in the Call Brenna Woodward 275-6680 COMMUNIT • CALENDAR Book should be banned Editor, Belfair Herald: Recently our son, who is a fifth grader at Belfair Elementary School, came home with a book that was assigned to his reading group. The book is My Brother Sam is Dead, written by Collier and published by Scholastic Books. This book centers around a thmily during the Revolutionary War. Our son called my attention to words that he thought were not appropriate. The words, "son of a bitch, bastard, and go to hell" are used. The name of Jesus is used as a swear word several times. God is called upon to damn char- acters in the book. "Damn" is sprinkled liberally throughout the book. The book talks about the raping of women, and the 14- and 16-year-olds getting drunk. I called and spoke with the principal of the school, Mrs. Liz l)rew. Mrs. Drew told me that her children and grandchildren have read the book and they enjoyed it. I then spoke with the superin- tendent of North Mason Schools, l)r. Marie Pickel, and voiced my opposition to the book being used in a classroom setting. Dr. Pickel has sent me a form which allows me to start the process of having a book removed from the class- room after a public hearing, if the committee agrees that the book is inappropriate for 10- and 11-year- olds. In today's society, we are called upon to be tolerant and sensitive to all religious beliefs. This book is intolerant to the Christian be- lief that the name of the Lord is not to be used in vain, and that we are not to call upon God to damn anyone. It is also a tool for the children to see in print the words that they are told not to use on the bus or the school grounds under penalty of being sent to the office. Does anyone else see the hypo- crisy in this? Please help us in the fight of getting inappropriate ma- terial out of the elementary school classroom. I will let you know when the public hearing will be held. Thank you. Lee Anne Martinez Belfair 'Thank you' community Editor, Belfair Herald: The family of Megan Bishop would like to express our sincere appreciation fbr the GREAT turn- out at the bh)od drive and fund- raiser held Saturday, March 13, in Megan's honor, at Belfair Ele- mentary. Megan enjoyed seeing so many of her thmily and friends. They came f'rom Seattle, Poulsbo, Gig llarbor, Bremerton, Silw;rdale and fi'om the wonderful communi- ty of Belfair. The number of pen- pie that came to give blood and to support our event was over- whelming! It was heart-warming to see so many people. We can't thank our community enough for the prayers and love we have re- ceived. Megan is doing so well, and we have much to be thankful for. Puget Sound Blood Center col- lected 72 units of blood. Many were first-time donors and came because of Megan. Mobile Unit 7 was impressed with the number of people who showed up to donate blood. They were so busy they had to go to lunch in shifts. We were all so excited to see the numbers go up. It felt great to see so many people giving such a wonderful gift of life. Thanks to everyone who gave or tried to give blood. The blood is very much needed, and every unit of blood saves three lives. We were able to raise over $800 for the Children's Hospital Uncompensated Care Program. This money will help some other child receive care at Children's. Many, many members of our com- munity worked very hard to make this a very successful event. We had such a fun time with Mr. Friendly the clown, fishing in the fish pond, eating cotton candy and baked goods, buying books, crafts and clothes. We will always remember this day. It was a very happy day for us and helps make the bad memo- ries of Megan being in the hospi- tal go away. Thank you to our family, friends and community for being so loving and caring. Words cannot express how much each of you mean to Megan and her fami- ly. Thank you, thank you! The Bishops: Jeff & Phyllis, Megan, Tanya, Todd and Kevin Belfair Clarifies legislation Editor, Belfair Herald: As one of 16 co-sponsors fi)r the bear and cougar legislation in the House of Representatives, I want to clear up misconceptions some people may have about the propo- sal. The legislation would author- ize only a very limited use of ef- fective management tools to hunt bears and cougars, and only if these wild animals are /bttnd to represent a tlu'eat to Izumans, pets, or livestock. th)use Bill 1012 does not alter the citizen initiative that outlaws the use of hounds or bait fi)r bear or cougar hunting. In fact, the legislation gives substance to a public safety policy that already exists in the state law. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has the responsibility to use these management tools to protect people, domestic animals, and personal property. This bill is a reasonable response to a serious situation. Citizens need to know that the use of these management tools will be closely supervised, and that this legislation does not in any way create a new hunting season for the general public to hunt cougars and bears. The legislation does not repeal Initiative 655. Fish and Wildlife agents could use these tools only to address public safety needs, or in cases where the bear and cou- gar population is determined to represent a potential threat. Simply put, this isn't about overturning what the people vot- ed for, it's about using common sense to guarantee public safety. Bill Eickmeyer State Representative 35th Legislative District Supports bus drivers Editor, Belfair llerald: I would like te express my sup- port tbr the Grapeview school bus drivers who want to have union security. I joined the union in 1941 when I was hired as a sales clerk at Sears. I resented the initiation tbe, which at the time amounted to a week's wages, plus monthly dues. I soon understood that in order to negotiate for better working conditions, or earnings, you had to bargain from strength. It would not be fair for those who did not join to get the same bene- fits as those paying dues. Many years later our union went to bat for us when our em- ployer refused to pay retroactive wages, following honest negotia- tions, which he had signed. Ruth Etten Silverdale LEGAL NOTICES Volunteer opportunities Volunteer opportunities for people of' all ages are announced by Beth Church of the Volunteer Center of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Call (360) 426-3405 for information on these opportunities, referring to the number of' the item in which you are interested. • Drive people to medical appointnlents. (0042-Ruthe) • Tutor Belfair area stu- dents in grades 2-5, in reading. (2050-2008) • Help homebound seniors with light tmusekeeping. (2006- 2104) • Tutor North Mason High students after school in biology, math, science or social studies. Work with students in environ- mental monitoring, bird watch- ing, carving, landscape designing, or with theater sets. (2051-2164) • Sort, clean and repair do- nations at a local thrift store. (2035-2049) • Perform household tasks at Harmony Hill in Union. (2016- 82) DeBritz update Rodger DeBritz, principal of Sand Hill Elementary School, is home recuperating from his re- cent surgery. "I'm getting strong- er each day," he said recently. He has been working on the adjustments he is facing, but was pleased to report that all his tests IlulIlilIlil 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 coDy deadline noon Mondays. For your convenience there is :: mail slot by the door for copy. Office located in Beynon Center. RICK STEDMAN ............................................................ Editor BRENNA WOODWARD ..................... Advertising Manager LINDA THOMSON ..................................... Editorial Assistant Office Telephone (360) 275-6680 A section of The Sheton-Mason C, ountyJournat serving as the voice of Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, [ahuya, Mason Lake, South Shore, North Shore and Victor. iIi were clear, so he will need no chemotherapy arid no radiation. "I've been out and about some, doing a lot of walking, getting my strength back," DeBritz said. REHNANCE OR NEW HOME LOANS 'Tll Work Like A Dog" • Lower Monthly Bills • Need Cash for a New Project Specializing In: * Late Payment History , Too Many Bills , Bankruptcy o 24 Hour Pre-Approval Call Rocky (360) 308-0443 Toll Free 877-208-1260 "Licensed Broker" Ist Hand Mortgage Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 18, 1999 Thursday, March 18 8 a.m., Belfair Senior Nutrition Program held at the Theler Center until 3 p.m. Senior activities and lunch served at noon. For intbrmation or lunch reservations call 275-4898 or 275-6246. 9:15 a.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1032, Belfair Com- munity Baptist Church. Call Bey Weston, 275-8282, for information. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutri- tional program, North Mason Medical Clinic. Call 275-8340. 10 a.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) WA 1321 meeting, base- ment at Saint Hugh Community Episcopal Church in Allyn. For inibr- mation, call 895-1363. 11 a.m., Sarah Eckert Orthopedic Guild, Allyn Baptist Church. Call 275-4963 for information. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 5:30 p.m., Exercise for Fitness, Hawkins Middle School conmmns, $3 per session, donated to North Mason Kiwanis and the Boys and Girls Club of Mason County. Call 275-8602 for information. 6 p,m., Mason County Network meets in the Grapeview School Li- brary. For infornmtion, call 275-6769. 6:30 p.m., Bible study at Belfair Community Baptist Church. 7 p.m., "Powerhouse," a youth group for young people in sixth through 12th grades is held at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. All young people welcome to attend. For information call 275-6031. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfidr Highway. Friday, March 19 Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7 p.m., Twanoh Grange 1118, pot- luck followed by meeting, public wel- come, Twanoh Grange Hall, Victor Cut-off Road. 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, women's meeting, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Men's Big Book study, Allyn Histori- cal Church, Allyn. 7:30 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, open, Belfair Community Baptist Church. 9:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, candlelight meeting, NE 42 Old Bel- fair Highway. Saturday, March 20 Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Sunday, March 21 9 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Bdlfair Highway. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, open, Allyn Historical Church, Allyn. Monday, March 22 Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 7 p.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1197, Belfair Com- munity Baptist Church. Weigh-in from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Call 275-7504 for information. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Tuesday, March 23 8 a.m., Belfair Senior Nutrition Program held at the Theler Center until 3 p.m. Senior activities and hmch served at noon. For information or hmch reservations call 275-6246. 8:30-10:30 a.m., TOPS #1357 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Sand Hill Road in Belfair. Noon, North Mason Kiwanis Club meeting at Belfair Community Bap- tist Church Fellowship Hall. Call 275-2529 for information. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 4:30 p.m., Mason County Fire Dis- trict 2 commissioners' meeting, Bel- fair Fire Hall, Old Belfair Highway. 5:30 p.m., Exercise for Fitness, Hawkins Middle School commons, $3 per session, donated to North Mason Kiwanis and the Boys and Girls Club of Mason County. Call 275-8602 for information. 6 p.m., Teen-2-Teen youth Bible study for teens in grades 9-12, youth center at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. 7 p.m., Grapeview School Board, Grapeview School Library. 7 p.m., Mason County Board of Commissioners' meeting, Building I, Shelton. Call 275-4467 for informa- tion. 7:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Ea- gles 4226, ladies' auxiliary only, meets at FOE building, 23495 High- way 3, Belfair. Call 275-6885 for in- formation. 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Wednesday, March 24 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutri- tional program, North Mason Medical Clinic. Call 275-8340. 10 a.m., Tahuya Bridge Club meets at the Canal Room of the Ta- huya Market. Call 275-2098 for infor- mation. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. Noon, North Mason Chatnber of Commerce meets at Mason County Fire District 2 Fire Hall on Old Bel- fair Highway for a no-host lunch. Write a letter to a child today Today, Thursday, March 18, is a special day to write a letter to a child in your life. The Camp Fire Boys and Girls are asking Ameri- cans to join them in this celebra- tion and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Ameri- ca's kids. Tell a child, in writing, "I love you!" Any written affirmation of love, encouragement, or support could become an important, life- long keepsake to a child. The date PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bel- fair-Hood Canal Sewer Advisory Committee and Mason County Department of Community Development will hold a public workshop at the North Mason High School Administration Building, 50 East North Mason High School Road, Belfair, Washington on April 7, 1999 at 7:00pm. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND If there are any questions, please call Gary Yando, at 360-427-9670, X270. 3/18-25 2t is not as important as the action, so follow up on the idea (and tell your friends and neighbors), even if it is after the 18th of March. America's kids will be thrilled to hear from you! PUBLIC NOTICE The Mason County Shoreline Advisory Board will conduct their regular public meeting on Monday March 22, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. The Advisory Board will meet in the Commission- ers Chambers of Building I, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton. On the agenda are three per- mite as follows: a. Proposal by Ken Miller to install approx 120 feet of rock and woody de- bris on eroding bank on Decker Creek, located off Ford Loop Road. b. Alderbrook Inn - Foun- dation and wooden shed roof for pool equip- ment, located off State Route 106 in Union. c. Tim Sheldon - Remove old log dump road (approx. 320 c.y.) and ragrada into some de- pressions on site, located off Potlatch Rd, Pot- latch. If you have questions regarding the agen- da, please contact Pam Bennett-Cumming, Department of Community Development, at 427-9670 ext. 294. 3/18 It WANTED 1 full-time or part-time HAIRDRESSER Lease or commission available. Must be motivated. 1 full-time MASSAGE THERAPIST Flexible hours, motivation a must. Lease or commission negotiable. Contact Carol Taylor C. TAYLOR & ASSOC. 275-2509 Meeting is open to the public. Call 275-5548 for more information. 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Prince of Peace Council 12002 will meet at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Sand Hill Road in Belfair. For more information, contact Harry Tachell at 275-0329. 6 to 8 p.m., Pioneer Club for chil- dren 4 years old through eighth grade, Belfair Community Baptist Church. 6 to 8 p.m., "Man to Man," weekly men's fellowship group held at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. All men welcome to attend. For infor- mation call 275-6031. 6 to 8 p.m., "Woman to Woman" Bible study will be held at the Belfair Community Baptist Church. Child- care available; open to public. For in- formation, call 275-6031. 7 p.m., Mason County Fire District 5 commissioners' meeting, Station 3, Mason-Benson Road. 7 p.m., Trauma Anonymous Sup- port Group, will be held at Westpark Christian Church, 5204 First Street in Bremerton. For information call 478-7927. 7 p.m., Healing Hearts, a support group for victims of domestic violence; for meeting place or more information, call 427-1263. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, open, Belfair Community Baptist Church. Thursday, March 25 8 a.m., Belfair Senior Nutrition Program held at the Theler Center until 3 p.m. Senior activities and lunch served at noon. ,For information or lunch reservations call 275-4898 or 275-6246. 9:15 a.m., ToPs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1032, Belfair Com- munity Baptist Church. Call Bev Weston, 275-8282, for information. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutri- tional program, North Mason Medical Clinic. Call 275-8340. 10 a.m., TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) WA 1321 meeting, base- ment at Saint Hugh Community Episcopal Church in Allyn. For infor- mation, call 895-1363. Noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, open, NE 42 Old Belfair Highway. 1:30 p.m., Gypsy Roamers RV Club meets at the Baptist Church. Open For more information 5:30 p.m., Exercise for Hawkins Middle School per session, donated to Kiwanis and the Boys of Mason County. Call information. 6:30 p.m., Bible study at Community Baptist Church. 7 p.m., Powerhouse, group for young through 12th grades is Belfair Community All young people welcome For information call 275-6031 7 p.m., North Mason board room at the 7 p.m., North Mason dio Emergency Service meets at the Church of JesUS of Latter-day Saints, Road. For more infc Dewey at 275-2483. 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics open, NE 42 Old Belfair 7:30 p.m., Hood Lodge 288, stated meeting, Temple, Belfair. OFFI Three spaces Hwy 3 in Belfair. 7O0 - 1282 sq. feet. Call 876 Dig Water P Dog WELL DRILLIN6 & PUMP SYSYTEM$ 275-7501 #TOPDODCO541 • " U-HAUL COUPON • d , • Bark *7.00 yar • Every Saturday. Exp. 3/31/99. Cash value 1/20€' " • ducts • D li y Av il bl 0 All P • e ver a a e n ro • BARK. • . 275-71 33 or 1 (800)690- ° 000•00000•000•000000•0000000••00 @•00 We Ask You Why is it  a man wakes up in tte morning after sleeping under an advertised blanket on an advertised. mattress and pulls off advertised pajamas. He takes a bath in a0 advertised tub, shaves with an advertised razor, washes with a advertised soap, puts on advertiSe clothes, sits down to breakfast with advertised coffee, puts on an advertised hat, rides to his office in a advertised car, writes with an adverti.eu pencil... THEN, he refuses to advertie saying advertising doesn't pay. ,An O then, if a business isn't good enougr advertise.., he advertises it for If you believe in your busineS and want to build it... ADVERTISE.I! in the Call Brenna Woodward 275-6680