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June 26, 1975     Shelton Mason County Journal
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His narration was sprinkled with jokes so everyone was in good mor by the time we divided into two groups for the tour. At one int he asked how many had flashlights and about 12 of us raised our ads. He then said, "When we come upon a rat, your job is to shine ur light on it, freezing it into immobility, until the rest of us can get ay." But later, just before going underground, he admitted he had ly been kidding - "There aren't any rats," he said, "the spiders have fen them all up." We learned a lot of history about Seattle. Several years ago I had read a book about early days in Seattle and wondered why Henry Yesler had only been remembered by one leet named after him. According to the tales told by our guide, he was rook. He said one reason the fire that destroyed the business section Seattle in the late 1800's was not checked by the volunteer firemen s because when they hooked the hoses to _the fire hydrants no water ne out. It later was discovered that Yesler s company, which had contracted to install them, had failed to connect them to the ter line. When the businesses were rebuilt, a law was passed that all buildings be brick. Whether this was to prevent another great fire or because 0uple of city fathers owned a brick company was not clear, but there st be millions of bricks in the old buildings still down there. Sewer problems were the cause of the eventual filling in of the terfront and need to rebuild on a higher level, abandoning all of the anesses underneath. Sewage from all the residences on a hill above business section ran through a big pipe through the business district Elliott Bay. At high tide it backed up into the toilets of the llinesses. One toilet is still in place, built high on a throne," needing Itdder to reach it, elevated in an effort to combat the smelly problem. I[ The mud in the streets was so bad horses and wagons had to be Ieued so often that they decided to elevate the streets. For awhile the bets were anywhere from six to 35 feet above the sidewalks and ps, with ladders at intervals. It must have been a strange-looking city. Finally, the businessmen decided to build newer shops on top of old, with sidewalks alongside the streets, and gradually the business lrict was "upstairs" and the old shops deserted. Problems with akeasies iri the underground section led to the authorities sealing it and for years it was closed until the fairly recent restoration of that | section of town. We topped the tour off with fish and chips eaten outdoors at one of waterfront cafes. Looking at all the changes in the Pioneer Square and along the waterfront made me realize how many changes have en made since we moved from Seattle. It's an interesting place to take out-of-state guests. And you'll enjoy too. eighbors object to dock on pilings Controversy over a proposed ek on South Shore arose during hearing June 16 before the linty commissioners following a luest from Frank G. Breuer for Shoreline permit to build a ek, pier, float and deck. It was :Plained that the original aposal had been changed from a Igth of 218 feet to 149 feet th 11 piers instead of 2,0, 10 ;t above beach level rather than !feet. The ramp will be five feet Pore MHHW. The deck is ~posed to be eight feet wide. Neighbors in attendance at Department of Game had requested that a pile supported structure be used 40 to 50 feet out before using a floating structure to allow cutthroat fishermen to pass under at high tide. A member of the audience asked that the structure be built in the center of the 60-foot lot instead of on the left boundary. One person suggested anchors be used to secure the dock instead of pilings. No action was taken by the board and another hearing was scheduled for July 14, 2 p.m., in What promises to be a big social event of the fall season is a "Things and Experiences Auction" being planned by North Mason Friends of the Library to raise money for a new library building on property they are buying in Belfair. The event is scheduled for the evening of Sept. 20, with many of the details still to be worked out. Right now members are busy lining up things and experiences to be auctioned off and ask that anyone with something to donate call Betty Bell, 275-2320. So far, experiences donated include a series of French lessons, five hours of lessons in international baking, an historical tour of Stretch Island for a group of four or five, a conducted tour for six aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Constellation, and a house and garden tour of interesting homes in the area for a small group. They hope that by auction night they will have dozens of interesting experiences for which bidders will compete, from use of a swimming pool for a private splash party to maybe a short sightseeing flight in a private plane.., or use of a mountain cabin for a weekend of skiing? Maybe free lodging at a Seattle home for a weekend in the Big City? Anything is possible if summer and permanent residents take an inventory of opportunities available to them Two persons in Belfair became believers of the Friday the 13th superstition on July 13. One is Onie Sande, dispatcher at the local office of the sheriff's department, who was kept busier than usual handling calls and reports of traffic accidents while at work and awakened in the middle of the night (technically the 14th but to Onie a grim climax to the rash of Friday the 13th accidents) by a friend of her son who greeted her at the door with "I hope Earl has insurance on his car; I just totalled it." (He didn't have collision - only liability.) The other was Buck Church, owner of Belfair Texaco, whose day started off with a Friday the 13th flair when he put his own pickup on the hoist for a grease job and hoisted it too high, breaking a window of the overhead garage door, the first time that ever happened. Before he finished the job he encountered some more bad luck, also for the first time. The air grease gun wouldn't turn off. By the time he completed the simple grease job he not only had broken glass to clean up, he had all that slimy oil the glass was swimming around in. hearing objected to pilings the county courthouse.. Reports on all the accidents I~ing used, stating that their that day in the North Mason area l~Ws would be blocked. They BOAT FOUND were not available from WSP, I~ed that a floating dock be A ten foot fiberglass blue and possibly because some of them i~lt~ired. However, an engineer white boat was reported found on happened close to the same time wed by Breuer declared that the South Shore June 18. and troopers could not get to A LARGE THERMOMETER was erected at the shopping center in Belfair last week by two volunteers in the Belfair Fire Department, David (top) and Jim Hunt. It will measure the progress of the fund drive to buy a new and" larger ambulance for Belfair and on Wednesday of last week it showed close to $2,000 collected towards the $20,000 goal. A Walkathon to earn money for the drive, originally set for July 19, has been changed to July 26 and pledge sheets are available at the Belfair Firehall. A coupon for donations is in the ad section of today's paper. and offer to share one for a short time with someone else to help build a library for the community, said Mrs. Bell. Things, described as "high class rummage articles" are also being sought to be auctioned off. So far, donations include a set of art books, several paintings, a punch bowl set, a Bell and Howell slide projector and screen, four dozen oysters fresh off the beach, a portable transistor radio and hand-crafted jewelry. Hans are to make the evening entertaining as well as profitable, an evening to be long remembered by those who attend. Admission will be charged (details still to be worked out), refreshments served and one must be present to bid. Guests will be mailed a printed list of items and experiences to be auctioned preceding the event so they'll have time for a family conference to decide on which items they will bid. Place and time will be announced as the event draws near; in the meantime, Mrs. Bell is waiting to hear from everyone with something unusual or exciting to donate which will make Sept. 20 a night to remember. Or maybe someone harboring a secret desire for a special experience will call to offer a suggestion and Friends of the Library can arrange for it to be among the unusual experiences to be put up for bid. true to them all. To add to the confusion in the sheriff's local office, several persons who had been involved in minor accidents in Bremerton that day stopped in Belfair to write up the accident reports while reports of accidents in this area were coming in. No official report was available on a one-car accident at the intersection of Haven Lake Road and Elfendahl Pass Road which occurred at 3:52 p.m. The '66 International carryall, driven by George Rosenberry, was totaled after rolling over. The driver received a cut on the head which required treatment at Harrison Memorial Hospital, transported by Belfair Ambulance. (Coincidentally, the vehicle had been purchased recently by Rosenberry from Dispatcher Onie's other son, Carl.) At 4:16 p.m. reports of a two-car fender-bender at the Y south of Belfair began coming into the sheriff's office. It evidently was not a serious accident since no reports have been filed but complaints of traffic lanes being blocked and motorists driving "every which way" to get around the accident scene indicate it caused some problems for a short time. At 4:34 p.m. a one-car accident occurred about a mile south of Allyn on Highway 3. Cheryl Willis, 17, of Tacoma was driving a '70 Toyota northbound when it went off the roadway to the right, rolling over once down a small embankment. A passenger, Prudence Willis, 1, daughter of the driver, was taken to the Naval Hospital in Bremerton by Allyn aid car, suffering from a bump on the head. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $600. At 1:28 a.m. (technically the 14th) a two-car accident about two miles north of Belfair on Highway 3 caused extensive damage and sent the driver of one car, Steve Watilo, 19, of Bremerton to the hospital with a lacerated right shoulder. His '71 Vega was totaled. According to WSP he was northbound on Highway 3 when his vehicle struck an oncoming "67 Cadillac driven by Dorothy Krismer, 44, of Allyn in the southbound lane, head-on. Damage to the Cadillac was estimated at $1200 but Mrs. Krismer was not injured. It was about 15 minutes later that Wes Schuettke, 21, of Belfair, driving a '67 Chev belonging to Earl Sande, ran off the road while travelling west on North Shore Road, entered a ditch to the right, proceeded up a bank and struck a tree, landing back in the ditch with the car coming to rest on its side. He reported he fell asleep at the wheel. Damage was estimated by WSP to be $700. Next time Friday the 13th rolls around there will be at least two people in Belfair holding their breaths, waiting to see if it's going to be another one of "those days." RUMMAGE SALE A big tent erected adjacent to Sande Boat Works will house the annual summer rummage sale of North Mason PeeWee Association, set for June 27 and 28, beginning at 9 a.m. both days. Proceeds will buy equipment for the football, basketball and baseball teams sponsored by the group. DIANA HAWKINS, 10, a fifth grade student at Grapeview School, is one of many youngsters in the area who have signed up for the Summer Reading Club at the North Mason branch of Timberland Regional Library. Theme of the club this year is "The Way West." Children who complete ten books during the summer months will receive a certificate and a pin. Registration is open until August 1. Another clash between owners of property on small lakes in the North Mason area was staged during a hearing held June 1 6 by the Mason County Commissioners. On one side are those who bought their property for "multiple use" of the lake: fishing, swimming and waterskiing. Opposing them are those who believe lives and property are endangered by speeding motorboats on small lakes. The hearing was held to hear arguments for and against a proposal to set a five mile per hour speed limit on Haven, Wooten and Tee Lakes. Ther~e were multiple arguments presented by both factions, with neither side coming up the winner since a continuation of the hearing was set for July 21 at 10:45 a.m. For those interested in the running battle which has been going on for several years, the report of the hearing, as contained in the weekly minutes of the county commissioners' meeting, follows. "HEARING - Speed limit on Haven, Woolen and Tee Lakes: "10:45 a.m. being the hour set for public hearing on the establishment of a five m.p.h. speed limit on the three above-named lakes, approximately 40 to 50 people appeared. Seven letters were received regarding the matter and read. Commissioner Hunter explained he had received numerous requests to change the boating ordinance county-wide and since that time had received requests from some of the smaller lakes for changes. He was invited to attend a meeting on the matter by the people from these lakes and this hearing had been called to get input from those residents on the matter. "Commissioner Hunter stated that alternatives had been discussed, such as limiting boat size, limiting horsepower, limiting the number of boats and skiers on the lakes at one time, hour regulations, speed, lake size, etc. The five m.p.h, speed limit was chosen in order to generate interests for the hearing, to get the input of the people involved. "Grant Kidrick of Wooten Lake presented a petition signed by 46 people opposing the setting of a speed limit on Wooten Lake. He also presented a letter from Composit Structures Corporation of Kent, opposing the setting of a speed limit on lakes. Mr. Kidrick felt the five m.p.h, speed limit was brought up by a minority, and it is a request the rest of the residents have to respond to annually. He stated that allowing 50 yards from shore, the remaining skiable water is approximately 43% acres. He stated the County Boating Ordinance is being observed, and- there are no problems. He stated also that the plat sets out that all property owners will have 'unrestricted use of the waterway," and he vigorously opposes the 5 m.p.h, speed limit. He would, however, concur to the working out of hourly arrangements. "Clifton Moss of Haven Lake stated they have rules that there will be no skiing before ! 1 a.m. or after sundown. These rules are based on the county ordinance, but they do not work. There are no teeth in the ordinance. He stated he nearly lost his son last Memorial weekend to a skier and that not all the facts are being presented. He fears for himself and his family if they venture out on the lake any distance. He asked how rules could be enforced. The public uses it also. "Vern Ceary of Wooten Lake agrees with Mr. Moss. He stated you would have to have someone onthe lake to enforce the rules at all times. It takes too long to get help from the sheriff's office for enforcement. He stated he has seen skiers on Wooten Lake after dark with no lights. He feels they need more enforceable laws and someone to enforce them. He stated that out of the 96 lot owners very few favor an unrestricted speed. One boat with a skier stirs up the whole lake, and he has seen five and six boats out at once. Kitsap County has an ordinance prohibiting waterskiing and their residents come to Wooten and Haven Lake to ski. They even have inboard-outboard motors on the lake. "George Tewail agrees, stating it is only a matter of time until some child gets killed or drowned. He has had his dock completely destroyed by boats. He stated a neighbor's child was almost killed a week ago. There is one boat capable of going 80 m.p.h, and the waves go clear over the heads of swimmers. He has seen one big boat dragging three skiers at one time. He stated he won't use his own 20-foot boat because of the oil on the water. "Doug Kidrick stated he had not pushed Ceary's dock as claimed. Why not close down the highways and airports if you are concerned about people being killed. In the last five years, he stated, he has had to pull five fishermen out of the lake. He inherited his property from his father but still pays taxes and he would like to see evidence that the lake is being covered with oil. He stated he was not a waterskier himself but is opposed to the 5 m.p.h, speed limit. "Jeanne Fishback of Wooten Lake stated that Patterson Lake in Olympia has a five m.p.h, speed limit and it is overgrown with seaweed and so polluted it is filthy. Everybody there is unhappy with the restriction but can't get it off now. She feels TINY MINDY WERNER of LakeLand Villages finds the perfect way to cool off during a warm summer's day. everyone has a right to enjoy the water and keep it clean. "Marvin Haydon of Wooten Lake stated last year a helicopter set down on the lake and took water samples and stated it is one of the three cleanest lakes in the county. He stated there are five lakes in Mason County over 200 acres for skiers; Kitsap County only has three; Thurston County only one. Also, that the skiers do not stay 50 yards from the beach; it would come closer to 25 feet. Henry Boclay of Wooten Lake stated he came close to getting hit by skiers in his canoe several times. His beach is cut from the waves caused by the high power boats. He stated they were taxpayers and he feels the majority of the people want peace on the lake and should be able to use it as they prefer. "Kay Nolan and Mrs. Morgan stated the lake is getting very dirty. It was Mrs. Nolan's granddaughter who was nearly killed last Memorial Day. She stated they cannot swim across the lake any more for waterskiers. The waves come clear over the dock and their property is receding rapidly. They favor the 5 m.p.h, limit strongly. Nancy Moss stated it may be a 60-acre lake, but one lagoon is only five feet wide. If a power boat is on the lake they have all the rights and everyone else has to run scared. "Mr. Barclay of Wooten Lake stated they must have a speed limit on Woolen Lake if there is to be any peace, quiet or safety. Chuck West of Wooten Lake stated he paid $16,000 for a lot and owns his own power boat. Last year he used it two times. He stated he is also a sportsman and a skier. He bought the property for himself and family and lake. Fishermen should be allowed to fish and skiers should be allowed to do their thing. Mary Kidrick stated she skis, swims, etc. Her children are restricted from swimming when skiers are on the water and she agrees with fishing rights. She stated they will restrict people from skiing in the wrong direction and will do all they can to keep the regulations as set up. She believes the lake should be for multiple use. "The chairman advised the residents should get together and work things out for everyone's enjoyment. Mrs. Morgan of Haven Lake asked how can we work things out when at meetings you are told to shut up and sit down because you are not a waterskier? Commissioner Hunter stated he could not make a decision at this point, but wants to review what has been said. Commissioner Auseth stated he lives on a lake himself and has heard all these arguments before. Things and people change from year to year. Art Laugen feels something should be worked out for multiple use. It was moved by Commissioner Hunter that the hearing be continued until July 21 at 10:45 a.m. Some of those present stated they would prefer an evening meeting. Commissioner Hunter stated the board will try to come up with what they feel can be done and discuss the matter among themselves, the sheriff, etc. He stated also that most problems would not exist if the existing ordinance was adhered to. Commissioner Auseth seconded Commissioner Hunter's motion and it was carried unanimously. ADVANCED TRAINING grandchildren. He stated thatPrivate Gerald A. Hunter Jr., outsiders are the problem. Hewhose parents live on Star Route stated that if 51 percent of the 3, Belfair, has completed eight residents petitioned the fisheries weeks of advanced individual1 department, they could take training at the U.S. Army Armor fishing off the lake, or set speed limits, or whatever. He stated • Center, Fort Knox, Ky. • there would be waterskiing on the During the trianing, students lake or they would have to have a sheriff to prevent it. "Mr. Erickson asked what was wrong with the parents who allow their children to 'swim during waterskiing hours. Mac Kidrick of Wooten Lake stated the majority of the fishermen exceed 5 m.p.h, to the middle part of the lake. She stated she had not seen any accidents on their lake and none had been reported to the sheriff's office. They have accidents on Lake Washington too, and it is an extremely large lake. Would they close Lake Washington down for one accident? How can you legislate common sense? Herb Jorez of Woolen Lake stated he was opposed to the 5 m.p.h. speed limit. There is room for everyone to do his thing on the learn the duties of a tank crewman, including the firing of the tank's armament and small weapons. They also receive instruction in field radio operati6n, map reading and tank maintenance and repair. THEFTS REPORTED Theft of guns and vandalism at the Cliff Benson residence on the Mason-Benson Road was reported to the sheriff's office June 17. Golf bags and clubs were reported stolen from the coaches' room of the gym at the high school on June 16. Dorenda Wiseman of North Shore reported a stove stolen on June 14. Seven or eight stereo tapes were reported stolen from a car parked in the Belfair shopping center June 14.