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Port lawsuits continue On April 14: to linger in the courts Sand Hill Park (Continued from page l.) constitution, which prohibits theestate, to be dedicated the most complex yet, alleging, among other things, that the port had first failed to modify its comprehensive plan to find the park surplus to port needs; that the transfer violated the state Kiwanis will host cleanup on April 7 The North Mason Kiwanis Club will join in a worldwide Kiwanis day of community service called "One Day, One K." The local chapter will work from 9 a.m. through the afternoon on Saturday, April 7, at the Mary E. Theler Community Center, in partnership with members of its two sponsored youth groups, the Builders Club at Hawkins Middle School and the Key Club at North Mason High School. Other volunteers from the com- munity are being encouraged to join them. The day's planned projects in- clude interior painting, fencing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, trail maintenance and boardwalk re- pair. A car wash will also be avail- able and lunch will be provided to all workers and volunteers. The Theler Center is located at 22871 NE State Route 3. For more information about the upcoming event call 275-0302. Gardening class to run on March 31 Hood Canal residents will dis- cover how they can help local wa- ters and have a healthier garden at a free, drop-in clinic on Satur- day, March 31. Janis McNeal, of the Blue Thumb Gardening Program, will be at McLendon's Hardware, lo- cated at 51 NE State Route 300 in Belfair, from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions about fertiliz- ers, pesticides, weeds, soil amend- ments, composting and using na- tive plants in the landscape. Stop by to register for upcoming workshops on weeds, septic sys- tem maintenance and operation, drainfield landscaping, compost- ing and native plants. For more information about the Blue Thumb Gardening Program, the clinic or workshops, contact McNeal at 432-3054 or e-mail her at jmeneal@u.washington.edu. Funding for the Blue Thumb Gardening Program is provided by Puget Sound Action Team and Washington Sea Grant. Ruffu wins gifts or loans of public money; and that because the solvency of the port was not first estab- lished, the rights of creditors (including Carey), the port's taxpayers, and the school dis- trict are materially affected by the transfer. That last item is in reference to the fact that the value of the port's cash assets, after satisfac- tion of claims, was to have gone to the local school district. Members of the Tahuya com- munity who have been faithfully following the course of the for- mer port's legal battles compare it to the demise of a rich fam- ily member and the subsequent litigation over the disposition of THE COMMUNITY mem- bers have also, almost to a one, expressed dismay that the com- munity's original intent, which was to dissolve a seemingly un- necessary entity and to perma- nently preserve a park ibr public use, has degenerated into such a morass of legal bills, court time and bitter feelings. The numerous hours of court time and associated legal ex- penses have reduced the former port's cash assets, which be- gan at about $180,000 to about $150,000 with another legal bill pending. The major suit, the re- cords case, does not even have a trial date yet. At Belfair Elementary: Teams advancing to Wenatchee event (Continued from page 1.) cal aspects. STUDENTS FROM several grade levels competed in the 2006-2007 challenges in the fol- lowing categories: Rising Stars - kindergarten through the second grade; Elementary - third grade through fifth grade; and Middle - sixth grade through eighth grade Belfair Elementary sponsored eight teams in the regional com- petition and each student re- ceived a participation certificate. Six teams earned special recog- nition for first-, second- or third- place finishes. Two of the local Belfair teams will now advance to the state competition to be held March 31 in Wenatchee. They are: CSI: DI at the Middle level led by team managers Mr. and Mrs. Andrews and Direct Flight at the Elemen- tary level being led by team man- agers Mr. McNett and Mrs. Pe- terson. MORE INFORMATION and complete results from the re- cent competition are available at www.idodi.org. Destination ImagiNation is the world's largest community- based creativiW and problem- solving program that many par- ents and educators have already discovered will help them to meet these goals. Destination Imagi- Nation provides students from many settings with opportunities to explore, discover, and develop their creative potential through teamwork, cooperation, and mu- tual respect. Bielec placed on East-West roster The Washington State Foot- ball Coaches Association has announced the rosters for its annual East-West all-star foot- ball game and a local athlete is on the list. North Mason's Brett Bielec was named to participate in the 11th annual Earl Barden Classic, which has players from Class 2A, 1A, 2B and 1B, as a member of the West team. The game is set to be held at 1 p.m. on June 23 at Eisenhower High School's Zeapfel Stadium in Ya- kima. The West team will be coached by Lynden's Curt Kramme and also includes Sonny Aumoeua- logo of Fife, Centralia players Scott Clements, Shay McElvain and Isaac Moog, Greg Ford of Steilacoom, Tyler Hjelseth of Life Christian, Jordan Johnson of Cascade Christian, Tumwater players Matt and Zach Johnson, Adam Robinett of Orting and Brandon Tipton of Eatonville. Randy Affholter of Ellensburg will coach the East team. Salmon Center is spelling bee seeking nominees at Hawkins The Pacific Northwest Salmon dinner celebration in , special "Impetuous" was the winning word for Caleb Ruffu, a seventh- grade student at Hawkins Middle School, as he was crowned the spelling bee winner for the North Mason School District competition for grades 5-8. Caleb is the son of Peter and Yell Ruffu of Gig Har- bor and his favorite class is social studies. When asked how Caleb studied for the spelling bee, he replied, "My morn and sister asked words until I would remember them." The toughest word for runner- up Justin Claudon was "hedo- nism." Claudon is an eighth-grade student at Hawkins and his fa- vorite class is physical education. Claudon studied for the spelling bee by having Mr. Joslin ask him words at lunch and he also had his friends ask him various words. Justin is the son of Scott and Mar- ilyn Claudon of Belfair. Serving anyone living or working in Mason or Grays Harbor CounO' 526 W. Cedar St., Shelton 2948 Olympic Hwy. N., Sheiton 426-9701 www.ourcu.com I Center in Belfair is still seeking nominees for its 2007 Wild Salm- on Hall of Fame Award. The purpose of the Wild Salm- on Hall of Fame is to "honor and celebrate people who have dem- onstrated, over time, actions that have inspired and which continue to guide a passion for the preser- vation and recovery of abundant and diverse wild salmon popu- lations throughout the Pacific Northwest." Candidates can be from Alas- ka, British Columbia, Wash- ington, Oregon, California and Idaho. The award-winner will be announced September 22 at a Catholic COMMUNITY OF WESTERN WASHINGTON LONG TERM (:ARE SYSTEM Bremerton. Nominations are welcome for salmon supporters from any- where in the Northwest and should exemplify a dedicated, in- fluential passion for wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Nomination forms and in- formation about past nominees and winners are available on the salmon center's Web site at www.pnwsalmoneenter.org. Those that would like more in- formation about the salmon cen- ter or the hall of fame should con- tact Tori Dulemba at 275-2763 or tori@pnwsalmoncenter.org. The nomination forms are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 1. | EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS NEEDED In the North Mason area We provide Non-medical - In home services for the elderly and disabled. Housekeeping, personal care, transti:rs, shopping/errands, meal prep. Etc... Must bc 18 and over * Possess valid drivers license and insurance • Clear background check $9.60 per hour weekdays ( NAC or ant" .year of /hZl time experience starts at $9.74) $10.10 per hour weekends Paid travel time and mileage * Paid training Medical/Dental/Viskm/Paid time off For information/application (360) 427-2230 Mason Co. ($00) 642-$026 Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, March 29, 2007 Sand Hill Park is about to open again and the public is invited to celebrate the new improvements. The park is located at NE 1000 Sand Hill Road in Belfair. In 2005, the Mason County Commission initiated a project to renovate Sand Hill Park. The dedication ceremony is being scheduled to celebrate the park improvements and the park's re- opening. Sand Hill Park is a 30-acre ath- letic complex used primarily for baseball and softball play. North Mason Little League, the North Mason Pee Wees and the North Mason Girls' Softball Associa- tion, plus other additional orga- nizations all use the park's seven playing fields. Improvements to the park included renovating four of the existing seven fields, adding two new parking areas, building a restroom and concession facility and adding other park amenities. The dedication is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at the Sand Hill Park. A short dedi- cation ceremony will be conduct- ed and a variety of activities are planned. More information about the Sand Hill Park dedication cer- emony is available by calling John Keates at 427-9670, Extension 669. Allyn View RV Park Senior park located in quaint beach community. Sound views. Walk to shopping and beach. (360) 275-3120 JESFIELD Construction, Inc. Serving the North Mason area since 196 7 Specializing in seawall Re-construction and home repairs 275-6684 Frank Merrill Belfair, WA Lic #JESFII*228DO O R AUTOMOTIVE Foreign • Domestic J-/w,,,ee m#A... ['.>a " Mark and Dnitra Ayers By appointment only Shop 30-5-040 or Home 30-43-0 Grapeview, WA to ood mao00 to add some heat back into your relationship. Open 7 Days A Week Mon-Sat 8am-2am * Sun l Oam. l Opm Serving Elmo's ADULTBOOKS Puget Sound since 1969 338 N. Callow • 8remerton 360.373.0551 More Info? Call Pat 360-698-0123 or Zorina 360-871-4135 or go to www.kitsapdahlias.org Annual Tuber Sale • Dahlias Fri., April 6.9am-7pm Sat., April 7.9am-6pm Huge Selection--New Varieties Central Valley Community Hall/Garden Club 10200 Central Valley Road, 1/4 mile north of Waaga Way, Silverdale  lab mll  umm mlm iiimw mlm imm mmm um mmm i m.i imm .im Dahlia Tuber Sale #2 Sat., April 14 • 9am-4pm Kitsap Saddle Club 1470 Saddle Club Rd. - off Mile Hill in Port Orchard NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY P.O. Box 275 NE 431 Lo W Yard Rd. Belfair, WA 98528 The Place To Take Your YARD & WOOD Waste Contractors Welcome OPEN DALLY 7 A.M.- 5 RM. 275-0228 Please call for directions and more information NO Plastics or Garbage PLEASE I JOIN the CHAMBER and Watch Your BUSINESS or ORGANIZATION Growl sq, tim . aua  CHAMBER OFFICE & VISITOR INFO: (360) 275.4267 i NEW VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER NOW OPEN! ] BELFAIR LICENSING Managed by the North Mason Chamber of Commerce ALL VEHICLES • BOATS ° NOTARY We also offer FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES Nowyoucanrenew,ourlicensetabson-line [I'""l} and pick them up at our Belfair office! dol.wa.gov [L • WASHINGTON • BELFAIR LICENSING: (360) 275.0600 Open Weekdays 8:30am to 5:00pm & Sat 9:00am to l:00pm 23910 State Highway 3, Belfair (at the stoplight) www.northmasonchamber.com Port lawsuits continue On April 14: to linger in the courts Sand Hill Park (Continued from page l.) constitution, which prohibits theestate, to be dedicated the most complex yet, alleging, among other things, that the port had first failed to modify its comprehensive plan to find the park surplus to port needs; that the transfer violated the state Kiwanis will host cleanup on April 7 The North Mason Kiwanis Club will join in a worldwide Kiwanis day of community service called "One Day, One K." The local chapter will work from 9 a.m. through the afternoon on Saturday, April 7, at the Mary E. Theler Community Center, in partnership with members of its two sponsored youth groups, the Builders Club at Hawkins Middle School and the Key Club at North Mason High School. Other volunteers from the com- munity are being encouraged to join them. The day's planned projects in- clude interior painting, fencing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, trail maintenance and boardwalk re- pair. A car wash will also be avail- able and lunch will be provided to all workers and volunteers. The Theler Center is located at 22871 NE State Route 3. For more information about the upcoming event call 275-0302. Gardening class to run on March 31 Hood Canal residents will dis- cover how they can help local wa- ters and have a healthier garden at a free, drop-in clinic on Satur- day, March 31. Janis McNeal, of the Blue Thumb Gardening Program, will be at McLendon's Hardware, lo- cated at 51 NE State Route 300 in Belfair, from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions about fertiliz- ers, pesticides, weeds, soil amend- ments, composting and using na- tive plants in the landscape. Stop by to register for upcoming workshops on weeds, septic sys- tem maintenance and operation, drainfield landscaping, compost- ing and native plants. For more information about the Blue Thumb Gardening Program, the clinic or workshops, contact McNeal at 432-3054 or e-mail her at jmeneal@u.washington.edu. Funding for the Blue Thumb Gardening Program is provided by Puget Sound Action Team and Washington Sea Grant. Ruffu wins gifts or loans of public money; and that because the solvency of the port was not first estab- lished, the rights of creditors (including Carey), the port's taxpayers, and the school dis- trict are materially affected by the transfer. That last item is in reference to the fact that the value of the port's cash assets, after satisfac- tion of claims, was to have gone to the local school district. Members of the Tahuya com- munity who have been faithfully following the course of the for- mer port's legal battles compare it to the demise of a rich fam- ily member and the subsequent litigation over the disposition of THE COMMUNITY mem- bers have also, almost to a one, expressed dismay that the com- munity's original intent, which was to dissolve a seemingly un- necessary entity and to perma- nently preserve a park ibr public use, has degenerated into such a morass of legal bills, court time and bitter feelings. The numerous hours of court time and associated legal ex- penses have reduced the former port's cash assets, which be- gan at about $180,000 to about $150,000 with another legal bill pending. The major suit, the re- cords case, does not even have a trial date yet. At Belfair Elementary: Teams advancing to Wenatchee event (Continued from page 1.) cal aspects. STUDENTS FROM several grade levels competed in the 2006-2007 challenges in the fol- lowing categories: Rising Stars - kindergarten through the second grade; Elementary - third grade through fifth grade; and Middle - sixth grade through eighth grade Belfair Elementary sponsored eight teams in the regional com- petition and each student re- ceived a participation certificate. Six teams earned special recog- nition for first-, second- or third- place finishes. Two of the local Belfair teams will now advance to the state competition to be held March 31 in Wenatchee. They are: CSI: DI at the Middle level led by team managers Mr. and Mrs. Andrews and Direct Flight at the Elemen- tary level being led by team man- agers Mr. McNett and Mrs. Pe- terson. MORE INFORMATION and complete results from the re- cent competition are available at www.idodi.org. Destination ImagiNation is the world's largest community- based creativiW and problem- solving program that many par- ents and educators have already discovered will help them to meet these goals. Destination Imagi- Nation provides students from many settings with opportunities to explore, discover, and develop their creative potential through teamwork, cooperation, and mu- tual respect. Bielec placed on East-West roster The Washington State Foot- ball Coaches Association has announced the rosters for its annual East-West all-star foot- ball game and a local athlete is on the list. North Mason's Brett Bielec was named to participate in the 11th annual Earl Barden Classic, which has players from Class 2A, 1A, 2B and 1B, as a member of the West team. The game is set to be held at 1 p.m. on June 23 at Eisenhower High School's Zeapfel Stadium in Ya- kima. The West team will be coached by Lynden's Curt Kramme and also includes Sonny Aumoeua- logo of Fife, Centralia players Scott Clements, Shay McElvain and Isaac Moog, Greg Ford of Steilacoom, Tyler Hjelseth of Life Christian, Jordan Johnson of Cascade Christian, Tumwater players Matt and Zach Johnson, Adam Robinett of Orting and Brandon Tipton of Eatonville. Randy Affholter of Ellensburg will coach the East team. Salmon Center is spelling bee seeking nominees at Hawkins The Pacific Northwest Salmon dinner celebration in , special "Impetuous" was the winning word for Caleb Ruffu, a seventh- grade student at Hawkins Middle School, as he was crowned the spelling bee winner for the North Mason School District competition for grades 5-8. Caleb is the son of Peter and Yell Ruffu of Gig Har- bor and his favorite class is social studies. When asked how Caleb studied for the spelling bee, he replied, "My morn and sister asked words until I would remember them." The toughest word for runner- up Justin Claudon was "hedo- nism." Claudon is an eighth-grade student at Hawkins and his fa- vorite class is physical education. Claudon studied for the spelling bee by having Mr. Joslin ask him words at lunch and he also had his friends ask him various words. Justin is the son of Scott and Mar- ilyn Claudon of Belfair. Serving anyone living or working in Mason or Grays Harbor CounO' 526 W. Cedar St., Shelton 2948 Olympic Hwy. N., Sheiton 426-9701 www.ourcu.com I Center in Belfair is still seeking nominees for its 2007 Wild Salm- on Hall of Fame Award. The purpose of the Wild Salm- on Hall of Fame is to "honor and celebrate people who have dem- onstrated, over time, actions that have inspired and which continue to guide a passion for the preser- vation and recovery of abundant and diverse wild salmon popu- lations throughout the Pacific Northwest." Candidates can be from Alas- ka, British Columbia, Wash- ington, Oregon, California and Idaho. The award-winner will be announced September 22 at a Catholic COMMUNITY OF WESTERN WASHINGTON LONG TERM (:ARE SYSTEM Bremerton. Nominations are welcome for salmon supporters from any- where in the Northwest and should exemplify a dedicated, in- fluential passion for wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Nomination forms and in- formation about past nominees and winners are available on the salmon center's Web site at www.pnwsalmoneenter.org. Those that would like more in- formation about the salmon cen- ter or the hall of fame should con- tact Tori Dulemba at 275-2763 or tori@pnwsalmoncenter.org. The nomination forms are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 1. | EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS NEEDED In the North Mason area We provide Non-medical - In home services for the elderly and disabled. Housekeeping, personal care, transti:rs, shopping/errands, meal prep. Etc... Must bc 18 and over * Possess valid drivers license and insurance • Clear background check $9.60 per hour weekdays ( NAC or ant" .year of /hZl time experience starts at $9.74) $10.10 per hour weekends Paid travel time and mileage * Paid training Medical/Dental/Viskm/Paid time off For information/application (360) 427-2230 Mason Co. ($00) 642-$026 Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, March 29, 2007 Sand Hill Park is about to open again and the public is invited to celebrate the new improvements. The park is located at NE 1000 Sand Hill Road in Belfair. In 2005, the Mason County Commission initiated a project to renovate Sand Hill Park. The dedication ceremony is being scheduled to celebrate the park improvements and the park's re- opening. Sand Hill Park is a 30-acre ath- letic complex used primarily for baseball and softball play. North Mason Little League, the North Mason Pee Wees and the North Mason Girls' Softball Associa- tion, plus other additional orga- nizations all use the park's seven playing fields. Improvements to the park included renovating four of the existing seven fields, adding two new parking areas, building a restroom and concession facility and adding other park amenities. The dedication is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at the Sand Hill Park. A short dedi- cation ceremony will be conduct- ed and a variety of activities are planned. More information about the Sand Hill Park dedication cer- emony is available by calling John Keates at 427-9670, Extension 669. Allyn View RV Park Senior park located in quaint beach community. Sound views. Walk to shopping and beach. (360) 275-3120 JESFIELD Construction, Inc. Serving the North Mason area since 196 7 Specializing in seawall Re-construction and home repairs 275-6684 Frank Merrill Belfair, WA Lic #JESFII*228DO O R AUTOMOTIVE Foreign • Domestic J-/w,,,ee m#A... ['.>a " Mark and Dnitra Ayers By appointment only Shop 30-5-040 or Home 30-43-0 Grapeview, WA to ood mao00 to add some heat back into your relationship. Open 7 Days A Week Mon-Sat 8am-2am * Sun l Oam. l Opm Serving Elmo's ADULTBOOKS Puget Sound since 1969 338 N. Callow • 8remerton 360.373.0551 More Info? Call Pat 360-698-0123 or Zorina 360-871-4135 or go to www.kitsapdahlias.org Annual Tuber Sale • Dahlias Fri., April 6.9am-7pm Sat., April 7.9am-6pm Huge Selection--New Varieties Central Valley Community Hall/Garden Club 10200 Central Valley Road, 1/4 mile north of Waaga Way, Silverdale  lab mll  umm mlm iiimw mlm imm mmm um mmm i m.i imm .im Dahlia Tuber Sale #2 Sat., April 14 • 9am-4pm Kitsap Saddle Club 1470 Saddle Club Rd. - off Mile Hill in Port Orchard NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY P.O. Box 275 NE 431 Lo W Yard Rd. Belfair, WA 98528 The Place To Take Your YARD & WOOD Waste Contractors Welcome OPEN DALLY 7 A.M.- 5 RM. 275-0228 Please call for directions and more information NO Plastics or Garbage PLEASE I JOIN the CHAMBER and Watch Your BUSINESS or ORGANIZATION Growl sq, tim . aua  CHAMBER OFFICE & VISITOR INFO: (360) 275.4267 i NEW VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER NOW OPEN! ] BELFAIR LICENSING Managed by the North Mason Chamber of Commerce ALL VEHICLES • BOATS ° NOTARY We also offer FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES Nowyoucanrenew,ourlicensetabson-line [I'""l} and pick them up at our Belfair office! dol.wa.gov [L • WASHINGTON • BELFAIR LICENSING: (360) 275.0600 Open Weekdays 8:30am to 5:00pm & Sat 9:00am to l:00pm 23910 State Highway 3, Belfair (at the stoplight) www.northmasonchamber.com