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.26 new staff, instructors "How I spent my summer vacation" Join NM School District By RICK STEDMAN B::i00ilterawhile, you hardlyn- .. So, what did you do on your N North Mason High School ; Staff members this year are: back, kinsop (family & consumer sciences); _-'" OOaes (math/science), Larry Skog- ;nnda(Physical education), Ellen Black- front, Noreen Barton (nonteaching staff), Kathy Hays (nonteaching staff) i- -v tScience) Amalea Hendrickson and Brooke Quam (physical education). uoate • ' aching staff) and Cynthia Bhn- Sand Hill Elementary Staff members this year are: back, (physical education) and Marilyn Ha- Hallwirth (grade 6), Nancy zelquist (reading); front, Jacy Griffin (district psychologist), Ruby (grade 3), Cathy Dunn (grade 4) and s (grade 1), Miranda Thygesen Barbara. Oje (special education). IIelfair Elementary School ers this year are: back, Rocky Heald and Jennifer Reynolds (grade 6); enifer Favero (grades 1 & 2), Mary Bigger education) and Oma Welander (special edu. Makes dean's list Janene R. Shipley, daughter of Ronald G. and Esther R. Shipley of Grapeview, has made the 1999 spring quarter dean's list at Seat- tle Pacific University in Seattle. To qualify, a student must have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.5 or higher grade-point average. Legislator tour September 24 Legislators from around Puget Sound will converge on Belfair on Friday, September 24, to learn more about environmental educa- tion on Hood Canal. The public is invited. The tour, arranged by Repre- sentative Kathy Haigh, the Gov- ernor's Council on Environmental Education, the Hood Canal Wa- tershed Education Project and the Hood Canal Salmon Enhance- ment Group (HCSEG), will start at the Theler classroom at 1:30 p.m., where students of North Mason High School will explain some of their projects. Visitors will see work done o, Sweetwater summer vacation? That is per- haps the proverbial question asked of most students and teach- ers just before the school year be- gins again. Ask that question of North Mason High School's Kathy Copp and you get a detailed sum- mary of travels throughout Turkey. Kathy spent three weeks this summer exploring the land where historical events date back several thousand years, a land that seemingly stands still in time. In addition to visiting Turkey for two weeks, Kathy also took a side trip to Greece for a week. "I decided that I wasn't go- ing to travel this far and not see Greece," she said. The idea of traveling to the Middle East was planted a year ago, thanks to Kathy's aunt, Martha Copp of Pullman. The two agreed to take the trip during a family function and promptly be- gan planning the trip. "This is a place that I'd never traveled before," said Kathy. "I've traveled to Puerto Rico and Mexico, and that kind of whets your appetite for more travel." Kathy said that she and aunt Martha decided on a Rick Steves' "Back Door" tour. The Edmonds- based Europe Through The Back Door travel company specializes in small group educational tours through foreign countries. Of the 22 people on the tour, most were from Washington state, with a few from Colorado and the East Coast. AFTER RESEARCHING the best deals and borrowing from her mother's frequent flyer ac- count, Kathy and Martha em- barked on a 27-hour journey to Is- tanbul, Turkey. Since the cost of their tour did not include airfare, Kathy and Martha had to fend for themselves in getting to Turkey. "It was a journey in and of itself just getting there," said Kathy. The two had changed planes a few times and made several stops en route to Turkey. The 15-year veteran teacher said that, "As a city, Istanbul is absolutely incredible." The famous Blue Mosque is breath- taking, and the number of minar- ets is something you eventually get used to. The country of Turkey is a little bigger than the state of Texas; 95 percent of the population is Islamic and the other 5 percent Christian. One of Kathy's strongest memories of Turkey was the number of loud speakers which alerted Muslims throughout the country that it was time to head to the mosque for prayer. This rit- ual takes place five times a day. "At first it's kind of startling when you hear these messages being yelled over the loud speakers," said Kathy. "Everyone begins hurrying to the mosques. Another fond recollection was that of visiting the ancient town of Ephesus. "To know that this is where the Apostle Paul stood - and that you are actually there - is truly amazing," said Kathy. During her visit, however, Ephe- sus was like a ghost town, due to the conflict in Kosovo. "Tourism was down in Turkey by 80-90 per- cent because of the war," said Kathy. Though throngs of people normally crowd the streets in most tourist towns in Turkey, Kathy found the desolate areas a pleasant surprise. ANOTHER PLEASANT sur- prise she hadn't counted on was getting lost in Istanbul. With map in hand, Martha and Kathy thought they could maneuver their way through the city and find their way back to the hotel. Not so, said Kathy. "We found ourselves completely lost!" she said. Fortunately, however, they met up with a young Turkish girl who was dying to practice her English. She escorted them back to their hotel and got an English lesson in return. In fact, Kathy took the 15- year-old girl's address and plans to introduce her to pen pals at North Mason High School. "This will be a great exchange tool," said Kathy, who teaches U.S. His- tory and Contemporary World Problems. During the tour, Kathy and the others were inundated with his- torical information on a daily ba- sis. "We would be taking in infor- mation for eight to ten hours a day," she said. "I felt like ! ought to be getting credit for it!" With the weather over 100 de- grees Fahrenheit nearly every day, these tourists had to be care- ful of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The one day that it was overcast and about 90 degrees was an absolute blessing - espe- cially for those from Washington. During her extended visit to Greece, Kathy and Mart:ha took a day trip to Delphi. "The history here goes back 5,000 to 6,000 years," she said. "The scenery is breathtaking." Using the local currency was also an experience. With 400,000 Turkish lira to the dollar and 300,000 Greek drachmas to the dollar, a mere cup of tea sounded outrageous, until you actually did the conversion. SOME OF THE areas of Turkey that Kathy and her group visited were recently devastated by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. With the memories of that anci- ent land still vivid in her mind, Kathy feels compelled to do some- thing to help. "I hope to do some- thing with Mercy Corps, the Port- land-based relief agency," said Kathy. "I hope there's something TOPS roundup 00lawkins Middle School Take Off Pound Sensibly (TOPS) group number 1197 of Belfair collectively lost 113.5 pounds over a 3-month period re- cently. Approximately 10 mem- bers lost that weight and 60 inch- es, in a competition between two teams. Team A, which lost 60.5 pounds, will win a 600 calorie pic- nic to be catered by Team B. That event will occur once the menu is approved by TOPS officials for nutrition and safety. This is just one example of the fun motivating ideas employed by TOPS, according to spokesperson Sara Starr. TOPS 1197 meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Belfair Community Baptist Church. For further information, con- tact Terry Allison at 275-3488, or call TOPS at 1-800-932-8677. Creek, which crosses through the ...... Theler property. Next, they will travel to the Tahuya State Forest to see some of the work students have done in aembers this year are: back, Julie Sulli- partnership with the Department arts/social studies) and Dan Whitney of Natural Resources. Finally, the KIDS FLY FREE, group will go to Huson Springs IDS STAY FREE, arts/social studies); front, Principal Mary where HCSEG and students will tiupper (nonteaching staff) and Paula show salmon restoration at that F°KIDS RIDE FREE, site. The program will conclude at  KIDS PLAYyREE! 4:30 p.m. KIDS FREE Package includes: Round-trip ai from 11 a   PDX or SEA to LAX. Foer nights accommodations at the Anaheim Ramada. Admission to Knott's Ber. Farm. I00OHTH W$ LJn c,00Er00 Transportation to Knott's bit PacificCoast Si[htseeing. Transfers to and from LAX'provided by AirportBls. ield Inc. area 1967 =n seawall and repairs "6684 Frank Merrill WA • Mowing * Edging , Thatching • Pruning * Transplanting ° Hedging • Fertilizing • Reseeding • Spreading • Weeding • Cleaning • Blowing • Gutters • Digging • Hauling • Pressure Washing • Brush Cleaning • Monthly Yard Upkeep Bids Call: Joe or Vicky Basler at 275-6129 NORTH MASON High School teacher Kathy Copp, at left, poses with her aunt, Martha Copp, during a visit to Greece this summer. I can do to help those in Turkey." She recalls with fondness the friendliness of those she met, even when the languages they spoke weren't the same. "We had a saying after a while that if you sat down for two or three minutes someone would offer you a cup of tea," said Kathy. "People were so friendly and willing to share with us, and now they are suffering from this earthquake." Kathy's advice for those travel- ing to another country: "Keep an open mind." She also recommends getting away from the big cities to really experience a culture. "Try the foods and attempt to under- stand the culture, and definitely take a tour, you'll get more out of your visit." i ii Food Aide/Dishwasher with Head Start/ECEAP Program in Belfair. Monitor kitchen equipment, sanitize tables, wash dishes. Previous experience preferred. Able to relate to preschool children and their families. Current Food Handlers permit required. $6.42/hr. Position closed 9/21/99. Personnel Cooperative, 360-753-2855. EOE _ , Septic Service Serving All of Mason Cotmty SYSTEM EVALUATION WITH EACH PUMPING] * Tanks Pumped * Risers Installed • Baffles/Pumps Repaired * Sewers Unclogged * Electronic Tank Locating * Home Sales Inspection Reporls All Droulltard, Owner-Operator O&M Certified (CMS} NE 1120 Old Belfair Hwy. Belfair 360-275-4685 Belfalr, WA 98528 1-800-939"0465 Member of N.M. Chamber of Commerce i THINKING ABOUT REMODEL006 ?-ll II T. N. MILLER /I Remodeling Specialist II Kitchens and bathrooms a speciahy II A DESIGN/BUILD FIRM /| Any size job from a new front door to complete rebuild II 275-5702 " 426-2058 II Tom Miller, Owner. S nee 1961 You're Invited to TWO BEARS STUDIO & GALLERY OPENING September 18, 1999 Art Show and Reception Show: 9:30 a,m,-4:00 p.m, Reception: Noon-3:00 p.m, Participating Artists ROGER GILLIAM .,, Multi-media: Native American CAROL FORD .,. OUs: Native American CAROL JOHANSEN ... Watercolor ERNADETTE COTINOLA ,.. Multi-media: Native Amertci DAN JORDAN ... Pencil TROY DeROCHE ... Native Flutes (Blackfoot) CHARLES LITTLELEAF ,,. Native Flutes WEBB HAMMOND ,,, Flintknapper/Stone Art ROBERT KERR .., Southwest Jeweler ANN-EGAN DESIGNS .,. Textiles DARREL DURBIN .,, Blacksmith DAVE SHAFER ... Wood Carver: Northwest Native Paddles BOBBLE BUSH .., (Chehalis) Native Basket Weaver PAMELA MIDDLETON ,,, Multi-media MEGAN DREW .,, Multi-media: Painter Demonstrations by several artists during show! Thursday, September 16, 1999 - Belfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 3 .26 new staff, instructors "How I spent my summer vacation" Join NM School District By RICK STEDMAN B::i00ilterawhile, you hardlyn- .. So, what did you do on your N North Mason High School ; Staff members this year are: back, kinsop (family & consumer sciences); _-'" OOaes (math/science), Larry Skog- ;nnda(Physical education), Ellen Black- front, Noreen Barton (nonteaching staff), Kathy Hays (nonteaching staff) i- -v tScience) Amalea Hendrickson and Brooke Quam (physical education). uoate • ' aching staff) and Cynthia Bhn- Sand Hill Elementary Staff members this year are: back, (physical education) and Marilyn Ha- Hallwirth (grade 6), Nancy zelquist (reading); front, Jacy Griffin (district psychologist), Ruby (grade 3), Cathy Dunn (grade 4) and s (grade 1), Miranda Thygesen Barbara. Oje (special education). IIelfair Elementary School ers this year are: back, Rocky Heald and Jennifer Reynolds (grade 6); enifer Favero (grades 1 & 2), Mary Bigger education) and Oma Welander (special edu. Makes dean's list Janene R. Shipley, daughter of Ronald G. and Esther R. Shipley of Grapeview, has made the 1999 spring quarter dean's list at Seat- tle Pacific University in Seattle. To qualify, a student must have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.5 or higher grade-point average. Legislator tour September 24 Legislators from around Puget Sound will converge on Belfair on Friday, September 24, to learn more about environmental educa- tion on Hood Canal. The public is invited. The tour, arranged by Repre- sentative Kathy Haigh, the Gov- ernor's Council on Environmental Education, the Hood Canal Wa- tershed Education Project and the Hood Canal Salmon Enhance- ment Group (HCSEG), will start at the Theler classroom at 1:30 p.m., where students of North Mason High School will explain some of their projects. Visitors will see work done o, Sweetwater summer vacation? That is per- haps the proverbial question asked of most students and teach- ers just before the school year be- gins again. Ask that question of North Mason High School's Kathy Copp and you get a detailed sum- mary of travels throughout Turkey. Kathy spent three weeks this summer exploring the land where historical events date back several thousand years, a land that seemingly stands still in time. In addition to visiting Turkey for two weeks, Kathy also took a side trip to Greece for a week. "I decided that I wasn't go- ing to travel this far and not see Greece," she said. The idea of traveling to the Middle East was planted a year ago, thanks to Kathy's aunt, Martha Copp of Pullman. The two agreed to take the trip during a family function and promptly be- gan planning the trip. "This is a place that I'd never traveled before," said Kathy. "I've traveled to Puerto Rico and Mexico, and that kind of whets your appetite for more travel." Kathy said that she and aunt Martha decided on a Rick Steves' "Back Door" tour. The Edmonds- based Europe Through The Back Door travel company specializes in small group educational tours through foreign countries. Of the 22 people on the tour, most were from Washington state, with a few from Colorado and the East Coast. AFTER RESEARCHING the best deals and borrowing from her mother's frequent flyer ac- count, Kathy and Martha em- barked on a 27-hour journey to Is- tanbul, Turkey. Since the cost of their tour did not include airfare, Kathy and Martha had to fend for themselves in getting to Turkey. "It was a journey in and of itself just getting there," said Kathy. The two had changed planes a few times and made several stops en route to Turkey. The 15-year veteran teacher said that, "As a city, Istanbul is absolutely incredible." The famous Blue Mosque is breath- taking, and the number of minar- ets is something you eventually get used to. The country of Turkey is a little bigger than the state of Texas; 95 percent of the population is Islamic and the other 5 percent Christian. One of Kathy's strongest memories of Turkey was the number of loud speakers which alerted Muslims throughout the country that it was time to head to the mosque for prayer. This rit- ual takes place five times a day. "At first it's kind of startling when you hear these messages being yelled over the loud speakers," said Kathy. "Everyone begins hurrying to the mosques. Another fond recollection was that of visiting the ancient town of Ephesus. "To know that this is where the Apostle Paul stood - and that you are actually there - is truly amazing," said Kathy. During her visit, however, Ephe- sus was like a ghost town, due to the conflict in Kosovo. "Tourism was down in Turkey by 80-90 per- cent because of the war," said Kathy. Though throngs of people normally crowd the streets in most tourist towns in Turkey, Kathy found the desolate areas a pleasant surprise. ANOTHER PLEASANT sur- prise she hadn't counted on was getting lost in Istanbul. With map in hand, Martha and Kathy thought they could maneuver their way through the city and find their way back to the hotel. Not so, said Kathy. "We found ourselves completely lost!" she said. Fortunately, however, they met up with a young Turkish girl who was dying to practice her English. She escorted them back to their hotel and got an English lesson in return. In fact, Kathy took the 15- year-old girl's address and plans to introduce her to pen pals at North Mason High School. "This will be a great exchange tool," said Kathy, who teaches U.S. His- tory and Contemporary World Problems. During the tour, Kathy and the others were inundated with his- torical information on a daily ba- sis. "We would be taking in infor- mation for eight to ten hours a day," she said. "I felt like ! ought to be getting credit for it!" With the weather over 100 de- grees Fahrenheit nearly every day, these tourists had to be care- ful of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The one day that it was overcast and about 90 degrees was an absolute blessing - espe- cially for those from Washington. During her extended visit to Greece, Kathy and Mart:ha took a day trip to Delphi. "The history here goes back 5,000 to 6,000 years," she said. "The scenery is breathtaking." Using the local currency was also an experience. With 400,000 Turkish lira to the dollar and 300,000 Greek drachmas to the dollar, a mere cup of tea sounded outrageous, until you actually did the conversion. SOME OF THE areas of Turkey that Kathy and her group visited were recently devastated by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. With the memories of that anci- ent land still vivid in her mind, Kathy feels compelled to do some- thing to help. "I hope to do some- thing with Mercy Corps, the Port- land-based relief agency," said Kathy. "I hope there's something TOPS roundup 00lawkins Middle School Take Off Pound Sensibly (TOPS) group number 1197 of Belfair collectively lost 113.5 pounds over a 3-month period re- cently. Approximately 10 mem- bers lost that weight and 60 inch- es, in a competition between two teams. Team A, which lost 60.5 pounds, will win a 600 calorie pic- nic to be catered by Team B. That event will occur once the menu is approved by TOPS officials for nutrition and safety. This is just one example of the fun motivating ideas employed by TOPS, according to spokesperson Sara Starr. TOPS 1197 meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Belfair Community Baptist Church. For further information, con- tact Terry Allison at 275-3488, or call TOPS at 1-800-932-8677. Creek, which crosses through the ...... Theler property. Next, they will travel to the Tahuya State Forest to see some of the work students have done in aembers this year are: back, Julie Sulli- partnership with the Department arts/social studies) and Dan Whitney of Natural Resources. Finally, the KIDS FLY FREE, group will go to Huson Springs IDS STAY FREE, arts/social studies); front, Principal Mary where HCSEG and students will tiupper (nonteaching staff) and Paula show salmon restoration at that F°KIDS RIDE FREE, site. The program will conclude at  KIDS PLAYyREE! 4:30 p.m. KIDS FREE Package includes: Round-trip ai from 11 a   PDX or SEA to LAX. Foer nights accommodations at the Anaheim Ramada. Admission to Knott's Ber. Farm. I00OHTH W$ LJn c,00Er00 Transportation to Knott's bit PacificCoast Si[htseeing. Transfers to and from LAX'provided by AirportBls. ield Inc. area 1967 =n seawall and repairs "6684 Frank Merrill WA • Mowing * Edging , Thatching • Pruning * Transplanting ° Hedging • Fertilizing • Reseeding • Spreading • Weeding • Cleaning • Blowing • Gutters • Digging • Hauling • Pressure Washing • Brush Cleaning • Monthly Yard Upkeep Bids Call: Joe or Vicky Basler at 275-6129 NORTH MASON High School teacher Kathy Copp, at left, poses with her aunt, Martha Copp, during a visit to Greece this summer. I can do to help those in Turkey." She recalls with fondness the friendliness of those she met, even when the languages they spoke weren't the same. "We had a saying after a while that if you sat down for two or three minutes someone would offer you a cup of tea," said Kathy. "People were so friendly and willing to share with us, and now they are suffering from this earthquake." Kathy's advice for those travel- ing to another country: "Keep an open mind." She also recommends getting away from the big cities to really experience a culture. "Try the foods and attempt to under- stand the culture, and definitely take a tour, you'll get more out of your visit." i ii Food Aide/Dishwasher with Head Start/ECEAP Program in Belfair. Monitor kitchen equipment, sanitize tables, wash dishes. Previous experience preferred. Able to relate to preschool children and their families. Current Food Handlers permit required. $6.42/hr. Position closed 9/21/99. Personnel Cooperative, 360-753-2855. EOE _ , Septic Service Serving All of Mason Cotmty SYSTEM EVALUATION WITH EACH PUMPING] * Tanks Pumped * Risers Installed • Baffles/Pumps Repaired * Sewers Unclogged * Electronic Tank Locating * Home Sales Inspection Reporls All Droulltard, Owner-Operator O&M Certified (CMS} NE 1120 Old Belfair Hwy. Belfair 360-275-4685 Belfalr. WA 98528 1-800-939"0465 Member of N.M. Chamber of Commerce i THINKING ABOUT REMODEL006 ?-ll II T. N. MILLER /I Remodeling Specialist II Kitchens and bathrooms a speciahy II A DESIGN/BUILD FIRM /| Any size job from a new front door to complete rebuild II 275-5702 " 426-2058 II Tom Miller, Owner. S nee 1961 You're Invited to TWO BEARS STUDIO & GALLERY OPENING September 18, 1999 Art Show and Reception Show: 9:30 a,m,-4:00 p.m, Reception: Noon-3:00 p.m, Participating Artists ROGER GILLIAM .,, Multi-media: Native American CAROL FORD .,. OUs: Native American CAROL JOHANSEN ... Watercolor ERNADETTE COTINOLA ,.. Multi-media: Native Amertci DAN JORDAN ... Pencil TROY DeROCHE ... Native Flutes (Blackfoot) CHARLES LITTLELEAF ,,. Native Flutes WEBB HAMMOND ,,, Flintknapper/Stone Art ROBERT KERR ... Southwest Jeweler ANN-EGAN DESIGNS .,. Textiles DARREL DURBIN .,, Blacksmith DAVE SHAFER ... Wood Carver: Northwest Native Paddles BOBBLE BUSH .., (Chehalis) Native Basket Weaver PAMELA MIDDLETON ,,, Multi-media MEGAN DREW .,, Multi-media: Painter Demonstrations by several artists during show! Thursday, September 16, 1999 - Belfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 3