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Shelton Mason County Journal
Shelton, Washington
July 12, 1973     Shelton Mason County Journal
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in Jun ioneer aSSlS ool I / By JAN DANFORD I'~xl raordinary connnunity involvement is the ordinary thing In Pioneer Scho()l. Thirty vohlnteers flOln lO0 scho()l families serve as assistants to leachers. Two o~ lhree at a time lhc\ handle small grotlp InSllUCll(Hl, supervise the lunch line and Ihe playground, help in the classrooms. S~une ready the roolns before school begins each morning. "The pr()granl was insti,.z, ated a sear and a half ago," explains Sul)erinlendent Dick Mariotli. "If adulls gel involved before problelns start, they don't have an% .'" Because m()thers spend half-days in the school library {o augllleill lhc services of a part-lime librarian, books are available [o the children al all times. "We allow even tile small ones to check out books." Mariotti Stales. "A child is never too young to enjoy a book and to benefit flom it." Not only women are involved. Fathers have aided in construction and landscaping, and they assist in sporis programs on a regular basis. Not only parents pa rticipate. People ofthe community have buill and painted, planted and ph)wed. "Folks of the area iusl like involvemenl.'" declares Dick Mariolti. "Our school is the center (.)f the colnlllunitv.'" Sally Cook, co-ordinator for voluntee~ help, stresses the im portance t)[ the increased individual allenlion given to each child through Ihe program. "The occasional learning problem can be more readily recognized and the child mo,e promptly helped." she says. Cross-age tutoring, in which u pper classmen aid lower classmen, has proved in Pioneer School l• produce two-way benefits. The tutor as well as the tutored gains by the experience. Nationwide levy failures have promoted a growing trend toward the volunteer program. Pioneer School. however. •lUSt happens to like it that way. JUDY LYBECKER serves as assistant t: ROSEMARY H I LLBURN helps young readers in kindergarten classes and in the library. A CHILD-SIZE BOOK offers entertainment. Confusing, isn't it? One advertisement to go down the street to have your new windshield installed -- the other says to go up the street The ONLY PLAC :VI to have a NO LEAK WINDSHIELD INSTALLED -- is at -- 3rd & Grove "Where your windshield is guaranteed not to leak." Sears Most Items st Reduced Prices HANDICRAFTS by volunteers. are taught Portable Color TV Was $395.07 $ 3i Includes freight to store • 19-in. diagonal-measure picture with one-button color tuning for sharp contrasts, life-like tints • Instant sound, pictures in seconde Use Sears Easy l)a inent Plan Satis[aetion Guaranteed or Your Money Back r I AND SAVE S Phone 426-8201 24-Hour Shopping SEARS, ROEBUCK AND ~0. Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 12, 1973 % / Books are available to children of all The managed forest lands of Mason County offer great recreational opportunities for all those who enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, hunting., and picnicking While in the woods be especially careful of fire during the dry summer months. And don't let your litter mar the forest's beauty. SIMPSON TIMBER COMPANY McCleary Founded in 1890 Shelton