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Ine: nd students are among high school graduates latter innings the smallfry really "got their act together" and came from behind several runs to tie the score and even led by two or three runs. But that lead was short-lived and when the last out was called, the score stood at Adults 23 and the combined North-South Teams 21. After the game was over, most everyone headed for the state park for a well-deserved and very enjoyable potluck picnic. Four or five picnic tables were placed end to end and were soon almost sagging under the weight of all the good food, enough to overwhelm several colonies of ants. All in all, a very fun day and the thought that this should be an annual event was echoed many times by both the big and little kids. Last Thursday the Harstine Women's Club held the last neighbors, and may the coming years be good to all of you as you start your journeys down "life's road." May it be a long and happy one for each of you. June 4 was the date set for the baseball game in which the younger generation challenged all of us ancient and decrepit adults to a game. The game got off to a roaring start at the Goetsch Field (the site was changed when it was learned that the state park would be hampered by even rougher terrain and also trees), with the adults charging into the lead right off the bat (if you'll excuse the pun). The two teams, which the rest of the time are arch rivals, combined to outnumber the adult players by almost two to one, and trailed in the score almost all the way through the game. However, in one of the YATES big day has, at long, for three island one of those three this first story partly all three I'm sure that Years at times seemed 0re like 24 than just half amount. Those three young men are Alan Walker and n Son, Rusty Yates. Y's graduation also end of yet another era. For Rusty is the last Student to graduate who attended the little school here on the very first two years education had its t In that structure which ! Pdvate home. boys, from ! island friends and HARSTINE ISLAND was the scene of a recent baseball game between the young people and the adults. plans for state vention activities State VFW p.m. The cruise will be Thursday will hold its for all who have reservations; from June 14 loading will be at 6 p.m. Those 17. Headquarters going must have reservations for Tyee Motor Inn in both of these events. The will begin District No. 5 banquet will be held Friday at 5 p.m. at the wishing to make Tyee. Lucille Chapman has for any of the tickets for the District No. 5 do so at once. banquet. aet will be held Joint memorial services will Tyee starting at 7 be held June 15 at 3 p.m. All past auxiliary presidents are invited to attend a luncheon Friday at noon. Election of state officers will be held June 16. The next regular meeting of the Mason County VFW Post No. 1694 and auxiliary will not be until July 7. Hope to see you all at the convention. meeting prior to the summer recess of two months. The gals had previously decided to hold a barbecue and swim party for the June meeting. The only subject discussed was the book, "Harstine History." Beulah Hitchcock and Helen Wingert reported the editing of the book has begun and a title has been selected, "The Island Remembered." The cover will be a map of the island with its numerous (some rather controversial) spellings written across the map. Twenty to 30 gals were on hand for the picnic lunch. Salads and baked beans were donated by a few of the gals, with the club treasury "springing" for the wieners to barbecue and other trimmings. The swimmers were in for a disappointment as there was a work crew still in the process of installing new tile to the pool, which naturally eliminated any chances for a refreshing dip. If memory serves me correctly, this month's Community Club (scheduled for this Friday evening) will be a potluck dinner. This club, too, will be taking a two-month recess following this Friday evening supper and meeting. Last month Gilbert Sims spent two weeks in Athens, Texas, at the Curtis-Mathes television headquarters, taking a couple of training courses. His trip down was via bus; however, the owners of the local store, Vi and Roger Conley, were anxious to have Gil take over for them so they could get away, and arranged for him to fly back home. Upon his return to Shelton he barely had time to say "hi" to wife Justine and the family before starting his new job for the Conleys. This same TV company also recently held a convention Down South at Acupulco, Mexico. Regional Sales Manager Keith Hodson and his wife Sandy were among the many hundreds of employes and spouses who attended for a combination business and pleasure vacation in the sun. Sandy described the accommodations as "divinely plush" and just a fantastic spot "to get away from it all." Keith even indulged in a day of deep-sea fishing and had the tremendous thrill of landing a huge sailfish. The temptation to try and have it shipped home for a trophy was overcome by the reality of plain everyday economics.., which was sadly unfortunate. Sandy reported another experience, that of seeing so many, many teenage "mothers" with many, many children, begging everywhere they went. But the cabbies discouraged the visitors from falling prey by offering the information that Mexico has "rent a kid" whereby these young girls obtain their "families" just tor the purpose of making American tourists feel sorry for them! The latter part of May Jack and Beth Miner arrived home after touring the United States for about eight and a half months. Leaving the island August 22, 1977 in their beautiful No. 2 motorhome (larger and much more comfortably arranged than No. 1) they turned over their house keys to Glen and Candy Hayertz and their two youngsters for the nine-month school term. Glen was a third-grade teacher at Pioneer this past school year. En route down they were accompanied by their grandson, Curt, who still had a few more days before he had to return to school in New York City. Their destination was El Paso, Texas, but they went by way of Phoenix to put Curt on a plane to return home. After two or three days in El Paso they came to the conclusion that their plans were about to be completely revised. The original plans called for Jack to be employed as a consultant the major portion of the nine months at Dupont's sister plant at Torreon, Mexico. But Dupont's failure to get Jack's passport and other necessary papers, plus a jillion tons of other red tape, squelched Plan A and they quickly made up Plan B as they went along. From El Paso they headed north for the coolness of the mountains and high country in Colorado. Beth described this part of their journey as the most scenic of all their travels on this trip. Continuing on west they met friends from Lacey at Death Valley, Betty and Ed Merkle. Then it was on to San Diego to see son Line at the United States International University. They spent five days camped on the campus of the college. From there they headed east once again to the Hot Mineral Spa on the Salton Sea. Beth and Jack spent two long, leisurely months "living the life of Riley," swimming and lying in the sun day after day. With the Imperial Valley .practically in the backyard of their trailer camp, they were able to just help themselves to the excess produce that was left over after the crops were commercially harvested. During the Christmas season Jack's brother Wally and his wife Dorothy from Lakewood stopped by for about a week's visit. The couple in the trailer next door, whom Beth and Jack had just met about three weeks before and who were leaving to go home for Christmas themselves, turned the trailer over to Wally and Dorothy, lock, stock and barrel, for their week's stay. January 19 they decided to continue their trip around the U.S. Their travels once again took them through El Paso. When they went to bed the temperature was a bit nippy. The next morning'they awoke to four inches of snow! Continuing on, they next headed for Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande. They spent almost two weeks taking in the many sights that in some cases took nearly an entire day of traveling to see. They came to the conclusion that one could never see enough to appreciate this park's beauty without spending several days. One especially appealing sight was watching the small Mexican children swim their ponies across the river to buy candy and sweets in the many park stores. Heading on east they left the park in time' to get to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras. They spent one week with friends Walter and Wyn Llewellyn at Hammond, Louisiana. And although they saw several parades, including one boat parade, they didn't venture into New Orleans for the main celebration due to the tense situation of the city created by a shooting incident just prior to the famous celebration. From there they took in Grand Isle Park on the very southernmost tip of Louisiana. But their stay there was shorter than they had intended due to a tornado headed for that very spot. They beat a fast retreat inland to spend the remainder of the night and later learned that very close to where they had been camping, roofs were tom off buildings and campers overturned. Things just pretty generally flattened in the whole area. From there they followed the coast along the gulf to Alabama, and then headed north to Florence near the Tennessee border to see an old friend, who was once a resident of Olympia. Teresa Carlson now makes her home with her daughter, Nancy Bugg and husband Bob, on a 35-acre farm near Lexington. A quiet, serene creek wanders quietly through the farm. Jack spent a good portion of their three-week stay hunting for arrowheads. The Buggs even got one of their fields plowed somewhat earlier than usual by Jack so that he could improve his chances of locating the elusive arrowheads. To be continued next week. (They still have three months of traveling to cover!) P 00PSl 29 1 12 oz. can 6 Pack RTY ICEI :rushed -- by the bag or can. When you need Caterpt equipment or service, or N C advice, come on over to our new 37,000 sq. ft. fatty, now open in ChehaSs. It's right adI the north Chehalis exit on I-5 right next to our old taty. The new buading has offices, the parts depamnent, the and a new live.bay service area. That gives us a total d 9 service bays in ChehaSs. The new bigger N C in CbehaSs means better service for all our CaterpDlar customers in Southwestern Washington. N C MACHINERY CO. IRAPNll IN vlv411rIllll WAlltetmltOm AND ALASKA Marley Construction Co. NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS For all your home remodeling needs and preparing homes for painting. For a free estimate call Steve Marley at 426-1993 884 Fairmont Shelton WE ARE NOW BUYING: SoIoI At ......... 53 ¢ Per Bunch Huck ...................... 43¢ Per Bunch Accepting brush unt/I June 16th. Prices effective at press time. Subject to market changes. Coil 426-6546 1716 RIDGE ROAD eEstate On Second Mortgages When mortgage money is plentiful, lower down payments are common and lending institutions are looking for borrowers for mortgage money. However, the picture changes when money is tlght. Often, higher down payments are requlred. If you do not have the cash to meet the full down payment, second mortgages are also available and nothing to be afraid of. The seller or some other lender may agree to loan you the balance of the down payment in this manner. The second mortgage on the property carries a higher interest rate and a shorter repayment time -- usually from three to five years. The reason for this is the higher risk involved because the second mortgage cannot be satisfied in case of default until after the first mortgage is paid off. The second mortgage can be an excellent way to complete the sale of property which would otherwise fall by the wayside. Listen very closely to your REALTOR in this situation because professional expertise is a MUST. " If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate please phone or drop in at MASON COUNTY REALTY, 724 Railroad Avenue, Shelton, phone 426-4486. We're here to help, i FOR VALUE COME TO HENDERSON MOBILE HOMES Thurston County's --Exclusive Bendix Homes.Dealer-- Brookwood Paramount Pacific' Kozy FEATURE HOME: 28x60 PACIFICA A Beautiful Family Home! Follow the mop: While you are here, why not inspect beautiful MOUNTAIN GREENS ESTATES Terrific Deals on all 14' Wldes Htnclerloll'$ ; Mobile Homu Capitol City Golf Coum Fair, I:rlendly, Honest -- Above All -- Service HENDERSON'S BOBILI HOME SAteS, INC. 5140 Yelm Hwy. • Across from Capitol City Golf Coum • 491-1222 Thursday,•June 8, 1978 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 27