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April 10, 1975     Shelton Mason County Journal
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e ru Richard Olinger, 29, Rt. 3, Box 194A, Shelton, appeared in Mason County Superior Court before Judge Robert Doran Tuesday afternoon for identification on a charge of sale or delivery of a controlled substance. Olinger is charged with sale or delivery of marijuana January 21, J udge Doran appointed Shelton attorney Gerald Widtcomb to represent Olinger on the cha rge. The judge entered a plea of not guilty for Olinger and ordered that trial be set within 60 days if he remains in jail or 90 days if he is released on personal recognizance or bail. Olinger was arrested Friday afternoon at the courthouse by a deputy sheriff and a Shelton police patrolman. A warrant for his arrest had been signed in Superior Court Friday morning. Bail was set at $1,000. :hristmas decorations subject of meeting A public meeting to discuss ideas for Christmas decorations in Shelton and other Christmas activities has been scheduled for 7:30 p m. tt~lay in the PUD 3 auditorium. The meeting is being headed by Dave Thacher, who is chairman of a Chamber Commerce committee which is studying ways of improving Christmas decorations he re. The meeting is open to the public and the committee would like to hear ideas from those interested. Insured jobless total drops Insured unemployment under regular entitlement (all programs) in Washington State fell 4,767 to 98,648 for the week ending March 22, 1975. With inclusion of the 15,151 persons claiming extended benefits and 20.414 individuals drawing federal supplemental benefits, the total number of claimants came to 134,213. Aside from snow-impeded logging operations in the higher elevations, the approach of spring resulted in a generally quickened pace in most outdoor activities across the state. First rebate checks due May 9 The first of 78 million tax rebate checks will be mailed on May 9, Michael Sassi, IRS District Director for Washington, said this week. The bulk of the mailings should be completed by the end of June. Sassi said taxpayers who filed returns the earliest will receive rebate checks first. The payments stem from enactment of the Tax Reduction Act of 1975 which provides tbr a rebate on 1974 taxes of between $100 and $200 for most taxpayers, Sassi added. The IRS will automatically compute all rebates. Employment survey set next week A sample of households in this area will be visited by Bureau of the Census interviewers during the work week of April 14-18 to conduct the bureau's monthly survey on employment and unemployment. In addition to the usual questions on current employment, the April survey will have additional questions about the use of food stamps in 1974, and the first quarter of 1975. Speed grows as death cause Speed contributed to a higher number of fatal collisions during the tirst three months of 1975 than for the same period a year ago. However, alcohol-related crashes dropped. Last year, when gas lines were long and travel short, 137 persons were killed in 120 fatal crashes. This year 132 persons died in 120 crashes during the first three months. lntbrmation from the Washington State Patrol indicates that speeding is gaining in its relation to fatal collisions. More pedestrians have been killed this year. One-car overturning mishaps have declined. Time for snowmobile registration Owners of snowmobiles in the State of Washington are reminded that the Washington State Snowmobile Act requires the registration of their vehicles. According to an announcement from the Office of Snowmobiling, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the previous three-year registration period expired February 1975 and one-year renewals involving the purchase of a five dollar registration tag are now due. The fine for operating an unregistered vehicle is $25. Hams to aid shoreline cleanup Washington State Amateur Radio Operators will furnish essential communications for Operation Shore Patrol to be held April 12. Operation Shore Patrol, sponsored by the Washington State Department of Ecology, is designed to involve the public in an all-out effort to clear accessible stretches of ocean beaches and inland waterways of litter in western Washington from the Columbia River to the Canadian border. Just arrived in time for Mother's Day/ Beautiful Glassware by Viking 5th & Franklin 426-3283 * Free Parking * Free Gift Wrap gull A plea of not guilty was given by Max L. Pierce, Hoodsport, charged with six counts of grand larceny and petit larceny in connection with checks. Pierce appeared with his attorney, John C. Ragan, Shelton, to enter the plea before Judge Hewitt Henry Friday. Judge Henry ordered that trial in the case be set within 90 days. Also entering a plea of not pleas guilty was Mark-Ewing, Shelton, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of sale or delivery of a controlled substance. Ewing appeared with his attorney, Don Taylor, Olympia. Trial of the case was ordered within 90 days. Appearing for identification on a charge of possession of a controlled substance was Leann iven Goldsmith, Shelton. Judge Henry appointed Shelton attorney Gerald Whitcomb to represent Ms. Goldsmith and ordered that she be released in the custody of her sister. Judge Henry entered a plea of not guilty for Ms. Goldsmith and ordered trial of the case be held within 90 days. A motion for a change of venue in the trial of Archie Burfoot, Olympia, on charges of grand larceny in a case which was started in 1970, was denied by Superior Court Judge Robert Doran after a hearing Friday afternoon. Burfo ot's attorney, Fred Gentry, Olympia, told the court he did not believe his client could get a fair trial in Mason County in in A car driven by Linda another passenger, Eric Cultee, Beavers, 21, Box 480, Shelton, Rt. 5, Box 44, Shelton, suffered a and an Olympia school buswere broken ankle and several involved in a collision at the intersection of Highway 101 and the Spring Road shortly before 10 of p.m. Friday, reported the .ta"cees elect new washington State Patrol. Ms. Beavers and two passengers in her car were injured, the patrol said There were no injuries on the school bus. The school bus, the patrol said, was entering Highway 101 southbound from the Spring Road and the Beavers car was southbound on Highway 101 when the collision occurred in the southbound lane of the highway. Ms. Beavers suffered a broken wrist and bruises, the patrol said. A passenger in the car, Calvin Peterson, Rt. 5, Box 446, Shelton, suffered a broken left arm and several lacerations, while lacerations. All three were taken to Mason General Hospital by ambulance. officers at meeting Pete Almond was elected president of the Shelton Jaycees at a meeting April 1. Other officers elected to serve with him for the coming year are Gary Schuyten, internal vice president; Darius Rogers, external vice president; Dan Cleveland, state director; Jack Nicklaus, secretary; Bob Cassell, treasurer; and Carl Samuelson, Pete Scott and Fred Depee, directors. The new officers will be installed at the annual awards and given (Continued from page one.) commission meeting Tuesday and told the commission that one additional quote had been obtained which was higher than the first one received and recommended the original quote be accepted. The commission agreed. Ruhl also pre~ented the commission with plans which are in the development stage for Loop Field, which is owned by the city and used largely by the school district. Ruhl told the commission the plans were just getting started and that discussions were being held between the park board, school officials and representatives of local softball and baseball groups. Public works superintendent Robert Temple asked the commission to set the week of April 28-May 2 as clean-up week. n He emphasized that pick-ups would be made only after contact with city hall and that all material to be picked up must be at the edge of the alley or street. George Doak appeared to discuss installation of a different generator at the radio building', stating there would be some cost to install a generator which had been recently obtained. The commission asked for a week to study the proposal before action is taken. No abandonment of power Those who have once been intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument from it, even though but for one year, can never willingly abandon it. Edmund Burke installation banquet May 3 at Lake Cushman Resort. Special meeting is scheduled The Shelton School Board will hold a special closed executive session at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Evergreen School Library to discuss personnel evaluations. The meeting will open in public session and will immediately go into executive session. Bury the hatchet Buried was the bloody hatchet; Buried was the dreadful warclub; Buried were all warlike weapons, And the war-cry was forgotten. There was peace among the nations. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ean-up The Pacific Northwest 4-Wheel Drive Association has announced it will provide the leadership to help spearhead the massive shoreline clean-up being planned by the Department of Ecology April 12. The clean-up, predicted to be the largest clean-up of its kind in the history of Washington State, is scheduled to comb some 200 miles of Washington Pacific shoreline from the Oregon border to the Canadian border, most lake shorelines in the Greater Seattle area and the shorelines of many western Washington rivers, including the Cowlitz and both forks of the Lewis River in southwestern Washington. As many as 50,000 people could become involved in this project which will include the active participation of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, numerous public service groups and thousands of private citizens. "The 4-Wheelers will be coordinating the operation of the project and directing volunteer litter lifters," commented Dick Cohen, chairman of the event for the 4-Wheelers. "We'll be setting up a communication system throughout the project sites to (April lOth) Shopping for "thoughtfulness things" is going to be a whole new world of pleasure. th. Journal r details c,f our n Opening. It's coming soon/ 118 North 2nd St. 426-4213 We Ship Anywhere because of publicity on the case. Judge Doran also denied a motion by Gentry to dismiss four of the five counts against Burfoot since they were to have been dropped in an earlier plea bargaining effort in the case if Burfoot would plead guilty to one count. Prosecuting Attorney Byron McClanahan told the court the four charges were not dismissed, but were held in plea bargaining was concluded. Judge Doran on a motion by separate trials on each charges rather than ha~ tried together. The charges connection with occurred while employed by NYe Supply. rive planne monitor the progress, and also distributing litter bags and picking up filled ones along the beaches and lake shorelines." Volunteers wishing to participate in the project or Rodeo queen candidates asked people having needing to Dick Cohen in 491-7626; Smokey Puyallup at in Tacoma at Bradford, Southwest Regional Director f01 C ontrol SectiOn Department ol 753-0129 or Candidates for Mason County Rodeo Queen are being sought by the committee in charge of the selection of the queen and court for the August fair and rodeo. Tryouts to select the three girls, who will be members of the court and one of whom will be named as queen, have been scheduled for 2 p.m. April 20 at the rodeo grounds. Candidates must be between 16 and 20 years of age and either have a horse or have one available. There will be no ticket selling for the selection of the queen this year. The queen will be selected on the basis of personality, horsemanship and promotional performance by a group of judges. Information may be obtained from the chairman of the committee, Jim Bariekman, at 426-4319, evenings. OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9:00 to 4:30; SATURDAY 10:00 TO 5:00 ILY Tender young salmon from the waters of Squaxin Island. These small salmon are now being sold throughout the world. Marvelous flavor, and there is no price lower than at S.I.T.E. Long considered the world's finest salmon. This fish has beautiful, dark red meat and an unbelievable flavor. Fresh from the Quinault River. These great fish average from 8 to 14 pounds. We have them available whole, fileted or as steaks. Olympia. Oysters, Shrimp, Cod, Canned & Smoked Salmon Behind his work The artist, like the creation, remains behind or handiwork, of existence, his fingernails. CORRI FORMAL Com Renta Men's 409 RAILF Suppliers of the finest, freshest seafood in the Northwest. il Jb" ' Free fish fertilizer available for gardeners. Call for information. i, I I I I Dr,re eight miles north from | PHONE IN yoUR I Shelton on Highway ]01 to the I I onct,oo of 101 ,,ghway I ORDER I 106. We're on 106 just 1/~ mile I J east of the junction. J ~(Shipping containers available)I S.I.T.E. Seafoods Page 2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, April 10. 1975