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The Centennial Guild, an aiHHate of MGH Foundation, recently donated 10
white robes, complete with pink ribbons on the breast pocket area, for patient
tree in the mammography department at MGH. Admiring a few of the robes
hanging in the background are Sheryal Balding, left, past-president of the
Guild; Shawn Peters, RT, RM, mammographer at MGH; Karry Trout, RT, RM,
Patient Navigator and lead mammographer at MGH; and Virginia McCarty,
past-president and co-founder of the Guild. Centennial Guild raises monies for
Hospital equipment each year at OysterFest and at the annual Goldsborough
Creek Fun Run and Walk on Forest Festival weekend.
Pioneer partners launch food bank
On March 10, 14 local community members the application on behalf of the community. Pio-
gathered at Pioneer School to learn more about neer School District will serve as the food distri-
food insecurity and how it impacts students' abil- bution site. Most food distribution operations will
ity to succeed in school. One out of two Pioneer be coordinated with regular school events such as
students relyon the federal free and reduced meal Parent-Teacher Conferences and PTA activities.
program. A variety of local cemmunity groups in- The first distribution is scheduled from 4:30
chiding the Pioneer Community Kiwanis, Harst- to 6 p.m. on April i before the PTA movie night.
ine Island Women's Club, Harstine Island Corn- The community is organizing a Food Drive to
munity Club, Bridge Community Church, Harst- support this initial distribution. The Food Drive
ine Island Neighborhood Watch, Pioneer PTA is scheduled for March 18 through the 31. The
and the Pioneer School District are partnering Food Drive is focusing on nutrient-rich foods
with Mason Matters to start a satellite food bank. such as whole grains, fresh or low-sugar produce,
Other partners are Fresh Start Market and De•i, and canned meats. Meals are based upon empty
the Agate Store, the Mason County Democratic caloric foods such as instant noodles, macaroni
Party and Mason General Hospital. and cheese, or sugared cereals may resolve the
The Mason County Democratic Party made a hunger pains but do not feed the mind. Kids need
commitment to adcli;ess~gTood insecurity issues healthy bodies and healthy minds in order to eriC-
in Mas6n County. They have been supporfingthe, oaed in •school. Supporters of the Pioneer Food
North Mason Food Brigade program. This pro- Bank are committed to the idea that the healthy
gram is designed to help individuals and fanfi- choice is the easy choice: Food Banks can play a
lies who are unable to access existing food bank critical role in this goal.
services. Access barriers can include: 1) living in Food donations can be dropped off at the fol-
geographically isolated communities with little lowing sites: Pioneer Primary and Elementary
or no resources to drive to larger sites or 2) work- Schools, Fresh Start Market and De•i, Agate
ing during usual food bank hours. The Food Bri- Store, Bridge Community Church, Joe Snyder
gade ismeant to extend, and not duplicate, exist- Law Office at 125 N. 5th Street in Shelton, and
ing food bank services. The Pioneer Food Bank is Mason General Hospital. Cash donations can be
the next reUout of the Food Brigade model, directed to Mason Matters, PO Box 1580, Shelten
The Pioneer community is eligible to partici- 98584. For further information or an application
pate in the federal government commodities pro- for the Pioneer Food Bank, please contact Tara
gram, known as The Emergency Food Assistance Rigby at ruthtara@hormail.com.
Program (TEFAP). Mason Matters is completing
Boys & Girls Clubs of South
Puget Sound annual fund drive
The Boys & Girls Clubs of South
Puget Sound is in the midst of the
2011 Be Great for Kids Annual
Fund Drive! All proceeds from this
t*wo-month fund drive will go direct-
ly towards programs for Club mem-
bers at their nine Clubs and seven
outreach sites located around the
South Sound.
Lt. Governor Brad Owen, also the
President and Founder of Strategies
for Youth, is this year's Honorary
Chairman for the Be Great for Kids
is to the great for kids annual fund
drive, every dollar matters. Volun-
teering your time is just as valuable.
There are lots of different areas in
which you can volunteer and direct-
ly impact a child's life. Sharing of
our treasures and time is a powerful
way for each of us to experience the
thrill of hope and to ensure great fu-
tures for our kids and community.
The fund drive is accompanied
by an ad campaign that includes
billboards, transit, and print. The
Annual Fund Drive and knows the Boys & Girls Clubs have received
importance of a community working great in-kind media support from
together to cre- ClearChannel
ate great futures Titan,
for our youth. "The work of the Boys & Outdoor,
the News Tribune,
Children today
Girls Clubs prepares young Print NW and Sam
are faced with Dollar Design.
issues that we people to have positive
The Boys &
never imagined and healthy futures. They Girls Clubs of
including cyber South Puget Sound
bullying and offer youth activities that nearly 10,000 chil-
peer pressure to dren and teens at
use drugs or join build character, encour- nine branch Clubs
gangs. Families age healthy lifestyles, and as well as seven
are struggling throughout Pierce,
in the battle for promote academic success, outreach sites
their children'swhich has an immediate Kitsap and Ma~
futures. The son Counties. The
nation's high and long [asting impact on Clubs offer pro-
school dropout kids' lives. Great futuresgrams designed to
rate is currently enhance personal
at a dismal 31 truly start at the Club." growth and edu-
percent. During cation, tutoring,
these tough economic times, ourcomputer skills, delinquency pre-
clubs have lowered program fees for vention, the arts, sports training,
middle and high school members to league involvement and much more.
just $5 a month in order to keep this Through quality professional staff
crucial age group engaged. All pro- and a fun positive environment, the
gram fees are based on ability to pay Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget
and no child is ever turned away. Sound assist thousands of kids to
Doing this requires the generosity develop much needed life skills,
of the community. To be part of the self-esteem and positive values. For
community is to see something you more information on the Boys &
can change and act on it. Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound,
You can change a child's life. please call 253-502-4600 or visit
Please consider making a gift that their website at bgcsps.arg.
Son Rise Outreach thank you
' "'~The board and volunteers for Son individual donor~,~ We operate en-:
tirely with a volunteer staff and our
~ise Outreach would like to take this
bl~portunity to thank all of you who only expensed are rent and utilities.
have supported Son Rise Outreach We are located at Second and Cota
with your prayers, donations and fi- Street and are open from 10 a.m. to
nancial contributions. Without your 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
support Son Rise Outreach could not All available items are donated from
continue operating, the community and given out, free of
Son Rise Outreach, was founded charge.
in the mid 1980's to meet the needs We look forward to serving you in
of the citizens of Mason County by this coming year and want to thank
providing free clothing, shoes, books, you in advance for any donations you
small household appliances and oth- are able to provide. If you would like
er donated items as space allows. We further information about Son Rise
are a non-prefit organization sup- Outreach, please call 426-2014 or
ported by several local churches and stop by during our hours of operation.
Mr. Olive
Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
206 East Wyandotte Avenue
*Contemporary Service .......... 8:30 a.m.
Christian Education ................. 9:45 a,m.
1Vaditlonal Worship ............... ll:00 a.m.
Ofl~ce 426-6353
Daycare 427-3165
www.mol¢.ctsmembe~onnect.ne
[Grace Baptist Church
Mailing address:
I ... for thefaith oft~gOSl~ PO l~x 1025,Sha0n, WA 98S~4
J Ti~s of Servkes: Phone: {3~0) 462-~8.
F-mail: pastor@ f, kshelton.or~
I Sunday School ........................ 10 a.m. .~gb=hdto~.0~
] Sunday Morning Worship...... 11 a.m.
I Sunday Evening Worship ........ 6 p.~
[ Wednesday Prayer Meet~g..... 7 p.m. t ~ List~ on
KMA$1030 AM ~-
Christ Lutheran Church
3701 NE Northshore Road, Belfair, WA 98528-9434
(360) 275-3354
Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
Childcare: 360-275-0499
website: clcbelfiar@mac.com
PA lCb CtIuR£IJ
A ~te.~1~ E, oiSco/;~I Church
324 W Cedar St., Shelton
Services
7:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Office phone: 426-8472
New Com num.'ty
Church of Umon
t Sunday Gatherings
(All are we~r,~!)
WORSHIP SERVICES
8:30 and 10:30
at the
Union Flre Hall
50 E. Seattle St., Union 98592
360-898-7855
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i Sunday Night Worship S p.m.I I!=-- ! /
I • Doml.goL~m~aUmepm ~ I }V~:~am. i ----" , =
ISeni°r Center" 825 W Saib°ad Avel I • w~tn~et~ ~l I'pastor .......................................................... Steve Olson =~[~k~'/~ll~ • ~8~t"C~. ' i
i 438-8531 "~i I ",'~'~C~,,~.AW~'~.,.~Cm,~ "~al . . C~ (~)
CrossPelnt Service Traditional Service
A more conlemporary service A more t radlt ional ~,rvi(e
that ~gtns at 9:00 AM that begins at
, I'ralsc Band • Prdise Tednt 1 0:4S AM ::
• Contemporary Me~.~ge Choir
Ohlldl~n and Adult Ihmdl~ I~hool 9 AM • Chfldcare both services
NEED ~VEEKDAY
"~" 360-426-5089"~+'fp
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