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WaterWeeks Is under way Washington&apos;s WaterWeeks cel- raise awareness of' scuba diving, ebration is under way with a schedule of more than 150 activi- ties and events planned through- out the state. The goal of the program is to encourage residents to learn about water quality and become better stewards of the state's lakes, rivers, marine waters, groundwater and water habitats. Beach and underwater clean- ups, salmon restoration projects, water-quality monitoring, water- shed tours and more are included. Free WaterWeeks activity guides are available at state [)arks, libraries, museums, visitor centers and sponsor locations throughout Washington. To re- ceive a copy by mail, those inter- (ste(t can call 1-800-RECYCLE ’l-800.732-9253) and request the WaterWeeks Activity Guide. EVENTS ]N the local area in- clude: • A Mason Conservation Dis- trict-sponsored fhrm walk on Sat- urday, September 11. The walk will last from 10 a.m. to noon and will focus on pastures, plant ecol- )FY and stream buffers. Partici- pants will meet at the district of_ fice at 1051 SE State Route 3, Suite G, in Shelton and proceed to a local farm. There is no fee for the event, which is open to everyone who's interested. More information is available from Jeanene Campbell at 427-9436 or 1-800427-9436. Campbell will also take reserva- tions for the farm walk. • Septic socials at participants' convenience and in their own backyards. Informal workshops will be conducted on request by Washington Sea Grant program experts, Subjects will cover baf- fles, effluent filter and finding household water leaks. To schedule a septic social or to lind out more information, those interested can call Teri King at the Mason County-Washington State University Cooperative Ex- tension Office at 427-9670, Exten- sion 396: • The Great Northwest Scuba l,'eslival to start at 8 a.m. Satur- day, September 11. The event will raise funds for Special Olympics, and feature a host of water-relat- ed activities on Hood Canal's West Shore. Events will be based at Rest-A- While Recreational Vehicle Park at Hoodsport and Mike's Beach Resort north of Lilliwaup. Details are available from Rick Straiten at 360-240-1874. • Kids' Day at OysterFest on Friday, October 1, is for fourth- graders from Mason County schools and the surrounding area. The day runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, at the Mason County Fair- grounds. Displays, activities and games will be designed especially tbr kids to experience the impor- tance of water quality and water- sheds. Registration is required, and local schools will have priority. Details are available from Teri King at 427-9670, Extension 396. This event is another Washington Sea Grant Program offering. • OysterFest itself is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, and Sunday, October 3, at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Admission to the two-day event is $3 for adults, $2 for children under 12 and seniors, and $8 for a family. It will include the West Coast Oyster Shucking Cham- pionships, speed-shucking compe- tition, seafood cookery competi- tion, continuous entertainment, maritime history and lots and lots of food, • Dozens of activities and events in nearby counties. They're listed in the South Puget Sound part of the activity guide, and still more are listed state- wide, Camper alert: parks filling fast Washington state parks are filling fast with the prospect of the Labor Day Weekend ahead. Only a few, if any, reservation- only camping places remain. In- formation is available at 1-800- 452-5687. Spaces in nonreserva- t:ion campgrounds are also filling ihst as early-bird campers arrive, says a state parks bulletin. Hnve We w00.,e.r opp.0000iu** ,an,.€, Many volunteer positions are available in Mason County through The Volunteer Center- Retired and Senior Volunteer ['rogram. The following jobs are open to people of all ages. Volun- teers can call Beth Church at 426-3405 for information on any of the jobs, referring to the num- ber at the end of the item they're interested in. • A food bank worker can help greet families who come to the Shelton United Methodist Church Food Bank tbr food. On- the-job training is provided in dis- tributing food and packing bas- kets. (2089-2230) • Visitors are needed to help Veterans of Foreign Wars in Hoodsport care for veterans in various care facilities. They can bake cookies, help vets fill out pa- pers, plan recreational activities and sew items that will be useful to patients. • A full-time volunteer is needed to recruit other volunteers fi)r the America Reads/RSVP pro- gram. A stipend is provided. (0042-Anne or Beth) • WSU Cooperative Exten- sion has volunteer positions for mail crew members to collate and prepare materials for mailing, beach hosts with the Sea Grant program to walk local beaches and tell shellfish gatherers about rules and regulations (non-Eng- lish speakers are encouraged to help), tour guides fi)r Kids' Day at OysterFest October 1, and an of- rice receptionist. Training is pro- vided. (2054-2087, 2143, 2165, 2316) • Hospice volunteers are needed, Providence SoundHome- Care is looking for people who are kind, caring and would like to help terminally ill persons. The local hospice program offers com- panionship to patients and fami- lies, help with transportation and errands, and respite for caregiv- ers. Clerical positions are also available in the office. Training is provided. (2018-2133) • Ombudsman for the Wash- ington Long-Term Care Associa. tion in Mason County. This per- son will visit residents in nursing homes to ensure that they are properly taken care of in an en- joyable environment, help resolve any disagreements and ensure a healthy environment for resi- dents. Training is provided. (2021-2069) • Friendly visitors for Fir Lane t]ealth and Rehabilitation residents are needed to provide one-on-one contact talking, listen- ing and reading, rubbing lotion on their hands, and helping with crocheting, gardening, decorating, planning and presenting kits and sing-alongs. Flexible hburs include weekends. • Cross Roads Youth Center continues to welcome volunteers in the following areas: help in the office with mailings, tracking and filing; oversight of fund-raising events and grant writing; publici- ty and marketing efforts; account- ing and legal assistance; and vol- unteer coordination. The center also needs a chairperson for its telephone tree. (0042-Beth) • A dog.lover is needed to serve as assistant kennel caretak- er to feed and water dogs and clean kennels for two hours one day a week, help walk dogs, and give TLC to abused, homeless dogs. Volunteers need their own transportation. A phone interview will start the process. (2083-2152) * Community visitors are needed at Alpine Way Assisted Living to share concerns and have questions answered, give resi- dents an opportunity to feel valued and know others care about what happens to them. (2001-2042-2021) • A van driver is also needed at Alpine Way for scheduled drives to specific destinations. Must be 25 years old, have a cur- rent driver's license and in- surance, and go through a crimi- nal-history background check. (2001-2021) Page 24 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, September 2, 1999 "HILARIOUS! GREAT FUN!" OLYMPIC VIDEO 2104 Olympic Hwy. N. • 426-1596 LABOR DAY WEEKEND Sunday, September 5 Pig Roast with all the trimmings  all you can eat Adults- $8.95 Kids 12 and under- $5.95 Starting at noon We are now serving our original Garlic Stuffed Prime Rib Wednesday through Sunday, and our original clam chowder seven days a week!! 1180 E. Pickering Road, Shelton * 426-2505 WE BAKE I00IYOU BAKE GREAT PIZZA $'n99 GIANT.SIZE Pan Pizza /0:=. SIDE.BY.SIDE ,^** Half popperoni, half Cafladian.style bAacon and pifl PAPA'S 1600_ FAVORITEI,or00,110000 Canadian bacon, salami, pepperoni, sausage and beef, t 2121 Olympic Hwy. N. Shelton UGAROZ s In Barkley Square PIZZAZZ) 427-5366 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Food stamps welcome on "You-Bake" Items. ENTE kT,KI N hd ENT ,kND DINING GUID September 3, 4 and 5 Gates open 7:30, show at dusk Adults and juniors only $5 • Children under 12 free with parent 5 miles south of Shelton, access via frontage road off Taylor Towne 24-hour phone 4264707 • Produce • Jams & jellies • Baked goods • Clams & Oysters HARSTINE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 noon at community hall • Arts & crafts • Plants • Cut flowers • Honey $1ILICN 24-HOUR MOVIE INF0' DALLY 2:00, 4:15, °'A BUATHTAKIN PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERI" M, (:,o,., ABCIV --- DALLY STEVE EDDIE DALLY 2:15, JULIA ROBERTS The TIDE WATERS Restaurant NW SCUBA FESTIVAL lk',aefiting Special Olympics Saturday, Sept. 11 ,.C;dl (560) 240- 1874 for details 7 - .4, 8 76q50 ()t"" 4d[y 7 a.m.-8 t,.m. l)eb, Candy 27057 No,'th lt(,/hway 101, 3 miles north of Hoodsport hctm www.runawaybrl DAILY 12:30 517 W. Franklin St., EL SARAPE Los Martinillos Mariachi Band At GATEWAY CENTER on MOUNTAIN VIEW September 22  Starts at 6 P.’' in SHELTON Look for our new low prices 1 1 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cantina! a HAPPY HOUR 3-6 P.ff00' ," EVERY DAY! POUNDERS Budweiser, Bud Light MGD coors D.i00 K s * 1 ' El Sarape V Restaurant Hours Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.- l0 p.m. Fri.and Sat. 1 1" a.m. - 1 1 p.m. Cantina open until < 2 a.m. Fri. & Sat. During Happy Hour Karaoke Friday and !H 2503 Olympic Highway North, 3-6 Across the parking lot from McDOn' 4: 1085 • MONDAYS e SPM TO 9PM • YOUR CHOICE OF: : 2 pancakes, legg, and _ Red Potatoes sausage or bacon . OR $  Vegetables *The Da|ly Breakfast Special •  I Dinner Roll ,',, d00$199 :00e,o$395 I=VRYDAY t OAM-NOON "'e You get this stak’l FRIDAY, SATURDAY | 1PM-6AM $5 matchplay, or h SUNDAY-THURSDAY ! t PM-2AM • coupon for Megamania/Flashcas WaterWeeks Is under way Washington's WaterWeeks cel- raise awareness of' scuba diving, ebration is under way with a schedule of more than 150 activi- ties and events planned through- out the state. The goal of the program is to encourage residents to learn about water quality and become better stewards of the state's lakes, rivers, marine waters, groundwater and water habitats. Beach and underwater clean- ups, salmon restoration projects, water-quality monitoring, water- shed tours and more are included. Free WaterWeeks activity guides are available at state [)arks, libraries, museums, visitor centers and sponsor locations throughout Washington. To re- ceive a copy by mail, those inter- (ste(t can call 1-800-RECYCLE ’l-800.732-9253) and request the WaterWeeks Activity Guide. EVENTS ]N the local area in- clude: • A Mason Conservation Dis- trict-sponsored fhrm walk on Sat- urday, September 11. The walk will last from 10 a.m. to noon and will focus on pastures, plant ecol- )FY and stream buffers. Partici- pants will meet at the district of_ fice at 1051 SE State Route 3, Suite G, in Shelton and proceed to a local farm. There is no fee for the event, which is open to everyone who's interested. More information is available from Jeanene Campbell at 427-9436 or 1-800427-9436. Campbell will also take reserva- tions for the farm walk. • Septic socials at participants' convenience and in their own backyards. Informal workshops will be conducted on request by Washington Sea Grant program experts, Subjects will cover baf- fles, effluent filter and finding household water leaks. To schedule a septic social or to lind out more information, those interested can call Teri King at the Mason County-Washington State University Cooperative Ex- tension Office at 427-9670, Exten- sion 396: • The Great Northwest Scuba l,'eslival to start at 8 a.m. Satur- day, September 11. The event will raise funds for Special Olympics, and feature a host of water-relat- ed activities on Hood Canal's West Shore. Events will be based at Rest-A- While Recreational Vehicle Park at Hoodsport and Mike's Beach Resort north of Lilliwaup. Details are available from Rick Straiten at 360-240-1874. • Kids' Day at OysterFest on Friday, October 1, is for fourth- graders from Mason County schools and the surrounding area. The day runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, at the Mason County Fair- grounds. Displays, activities and games will be designed especially tbr kids to experience the impor- tance of water quality and water- sheds. Registration is required, and local schools will have priority. Details are available from Teri King at 427-9670, Extension 396. This event is another Washington Sea Grant Program offering. • OysterFest itself is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, and Sunday, October 3, at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Admission to the two-day event is $3 for adults, $2 for children under 12 and seniors, and $8 for a family. It will include the West Coast Oyster Shucking Cham- pionships, speed-shucking compe- tition, seafood cookery competi- tion, continuous entertainment, maritime history and lots and lots of food, • Dozens of activities and events in nearby counties. They're listed in the South Puget Sound part of the activity guide, and still more are listed state- wide, Camper alert: parks filling fast Washington state parks are filling fast with the prospect of the Labor Day Weekend ahead. Only a few, if any, reservation- only camping places remain. In- formation is available at 1-800- 452-5687. Spaces in nonreserva- t:ion campgrounds are also filling ihst as early-bird campers arrive, says a state parks bulletin. Hnve We w00.,e.r opp.0000iu** ,an,.€, Many volunteer positions are available in Mason County through The Volunteer Center- Retired and Senior Volunteer ['rogram. The following jobs are open to people of all ages. Volun- teers can call Beth Church at 426-3405 for information on any of the jobs, referring to the num- ber at the end of the item they're interested in. • A food bank worker can help greet families who come to the Shelton United Methodist Church Food Bank tbr food. On- the-job training is provided in dis- tributing food and packing bas- kets. (2089-2230) • Visitors are needed to help Veterans of Foreign Wars in Hoodsport care for veterans in various care facilities. They can bake cookies, help vets fill out pa- pers, plan recreational activities and sew items that will be useful to patients. • A full-time volunteer is needed to recruit other volunteers fi)r the America Reads/RSVP pro- gram. A stipend is provided. (0042-Anne or Beth) • WSU Cooperative Exten- sion has volunteer positions for mail crew members to collate and prepare materials for mailing, beach hosts with the Sea Grant program to walk local beaches and tell shellfish gatherers about rules and regulations (non-Eng- lish speakers are encouraged to help), tour guides fi)r Kids' Day at OysterFest October 1, and an of- rice receptionist. Training is pro- vided. (2054-2087, 2143, 2165, 2316) • Hospice volunteers are needed, Providence SoundHome- Care is looking for people who are kind, caring and would like to help terminally ill persons. The local hospice program offers com- panionship to patients and fami- lies, help with transportation and errands, and respite for caregiv- ers. Clerical positions are also available in the office. Training is provided. (2018-2133) • Ombudsman for the Wash- ington Long-Term Care Associa. tion in Mason County. This per- son will visit residents in nursing homes to ensure that they are properly taken care of in an en- joyable environment, help resolve any disagreements and ensure a healthy environment for resi- dents. Training is provided. (2021-2069) • Friendly visitors for Fir Lane t]ealth and Rehabilitation residents are needed to provide one-on-one contact talking, listen- ing and reading, rubbing lotion on their hands, and helping with crocheting, gardening, decorating, planning and presenting kits and sing-alongs. Flexible hburs include weekends. • Cross Roads Youth Center continues to welcome volunteers in the following areas: help in the office with mailings, tracking and filing; oversight of fund-raising events and grant writing; publici- ty and marketing efforts; account- ing and legal assistance; and vol- unteer coordination. The center also needs a chairperson for its telephone tree. (0042-Beth) • A dog.lover is needed to serve as assistant kennel caretak- er to feed and water dogs and clean kennels for two hours one day a week, help walk dogs, and give TLC to abused, homeless dogs. Volunteers need their own transportation. A phone interview will start the process. (2083-2152) * Community visitors are needed at Alpine Way Assisted Living to share concerns and have questions answered, give resi- dents an opportunity to feel valued and know others care about what happens to them. (2001-2042-2021) • A van driver is also needed at Alpine Way for scheduled drives to specific destinations. Must be 25 years old, have a cur- rent driver's license and in- surance, and go through a crimi- nal-history background check. (2001-2021) Page 24 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, September 2, 1999 "HILARIOUS! GREAT FUN!" OLYMPIC VIDEO 2104 Olympic Hwy. N. • 426-1596 LABOR DAY WEEKEND Sunday, September 5 Pig Roast with all the trimmings  all you can eat Adults- $8.95 Kids 12 and under- $5.95 Starting at noon We are now serving our original Garlic Stuffed Prime Rib Wednesday through Sunday, and our original clam chowder seven days a week!! 1180 E. Pickering Road, Shelton * 426-2505 WE BAKE I00IYOU BAKE GREAT PIZZA $'n99 GIANT.SIZE Pan Pizza /0:=. SIDE.BY.SIDE ,^** Half popperoni, half Cafladian.style bAacon and pifl PAPA'S 1600_ FAVORITEI,or00,110000 Canadian bacon, salami, pepperoni, sausage and beef, t 2121 Olympic Hwy. N. Shelton UGAROZ s In Barkley Square PIZZAZZ) 427-5366 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Food stamps welcome on "You-Bake" Items. ENTE kT,KI N hd ENT ,kND DINING GUID September 3, 4 and 5 Gates open 7:30, show at dusk Adults and juniors only $5 • Children under 12 free with parent 5 miles south of Shelton, access via frontage road off Taylor Towne 24-hour phone 4264707 • Produce • Jams & jellies • Baked goods • Clams & Oysters HARSTINE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 noon at community hall • Arts & crafts • Plants • Cut flowers • Honey $1ILICN 24-HOUR MOVIE INF0' DALLY 2:00, 4:15, °'A BUATHTAKIN PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERI" M, (:,o,., ABCIV --- DALLY STEVE EDDIE DALLY 2:15, JULIA ROBERTS The TIDE WATERS Restaurant NW SCUBA FESTIVAL lk',aefiting Special Olympics Saturday, Sept. 11 ,.C;dl (560) 240- 1874 for details 7 - .4, 8 76q50 ()t"" 4d[y 7 a.m.-8 t,.m. l)eb, Candy 27057 No,'th lt(,/hway 101, 3 miles north of Hoodsport hctm www.runawaybrl DAILY 12:30 517 W. Franklin St., EL SARAPE Los Martinillos Mariachi Band At GATEWAY CENTER on MOUNTAIN VIEW September 22  Starts at 6 P.’' in SHELTON Look for our new low prices 1 1 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cantina! a HAPPY HOUR 3-6 P.ff00' ," EVERY DAY! POUNDERS Budweiser, Bud Light MGD coors D.i00 K s * 1 ' El Sarape V Restaurant Hours Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.- l0 p.m. Fri.and Sat. 1 1" a.m. - 1 1 p.m. Cantina open until < 2 a.m. Fri. & Sat. During Happy Hour Karaoke Friday and !H 2503 Olympic Highway North, 3-6 Across the parking lot from McDOn' 4: 1085 • MONDAYS e SPM TO 9PM • YOUR CHOICE OF: : 2 pancakes, legg, and _ Red Potatoes sausage or bacon . OR $  Vegetables *The Da|ly Breakfast Special •  I Dinner Roll ,',, d00$199 :00e,o$395 I=VRYDAY t OAM-NOON "'e You get this stak’l FRIDAY, SATURDAY | 1PM-6AM $5 matchplay, or h SUNDAY-THURSDAY ! t PM-2AM • coupon for Megamania/Flashcas