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By Gordoh Weeks gordon@masoncounty. com During his 14-year NFL ca‘ reer as a tight end, Mike Tice protected quarterbacks and scored 11 touchdowns for the Seattle Seahawks, Washing- ton Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. On Friday, Tice donated $25,000 to the North Ma- son Teen Center. The money came from the Mike Tice Foundation’s inaugural ce— lebrity golf fundraiser Aug. 3 at Salish Cliffs Golf Club. Former Seahawks teammate Steve La'rgent, former Seattle Mariner Randy Johnson and former Seattle Sonics player/ head coach Lenny Wilkens were among the attendees. The fundraiser netted about $98,000. Tice and his wife, Diane, live in Victor, not far from the North Mason ‘Teen Center. The center was founded in '1997 and in September 2019 moved into the former North Mason School District head- quarters. “I love the program,” Tice said. “They give kids a place to go after school: Now, it gives them a place to go all day.” The Boys & Girls Club of Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 — Shelton-Mason County Journal Page A—29 Seahawks great helps North Mason teens South Puget Sound Boys 81.61715 Club North Mason Teen Center ' .6» ta ta At far left, Katie Hopkins-Musgrave, director of philanthropy for Boys Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, and far right, North Mason Teen Center branch manager Heather Neuhofel, accept a $25,000 donation from former Seattle Seahawk player-and Minne- sota Vikings head coach Mike Tice on Friday at the North Mason Teen Center in Belfair. Herald photo by Gordon Weeks South Puget Sound operates the center, which offers en- richment and academic sup- port activities for students who attend Hawkins Middle School and North Mason High School. The North Mason School District leases the space to the nonprofit. The district re- ceived a new administration building when voters passed a building bond in 2013. The North Mason Teen Center is hosting its Fall 2020 Distance Learning Day Camp. To enroll kids from the age of 5 through the fifth grade, register online at the organization’s website or call 360—362-1855. Tice, a native of New York state, spent 35 years in the National Football League as, a player and coach. He played tight end for the Seahawks from 1981 to 1988, and again from 1990-91. He retired as a player as a member of the Vi- kings in 1995. He was the Vi- kings’ head coach from 2001- 05 He then was the ofi'ensive line coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons and the Oakland Raisers before retir- ing in 2018. , “Now it’s time to give back,” he said. The Tices bought the Victor property in 1996 as a retreat during his years coaching and now they live there fulltime. “Diane and I wanted a home in Washington to escape to We fell in love with the area,” he said. The golf fundraiser was planned as a three-day event, but the coronavirus changed that, as well as canceling a Nevada tournament, Tice said. The event also raised money for organizations in New York state, Minneapolis and Carson Valley, Nevada. MARY’S MEMOIBS ’Mar'y takes postmaster exam in Bremerton ary taking those sign-making classes. several years ago was a good idea. Poor Mary Ruth could not get her driv- er’s license. Sam is serving on a grand jury in Tacoma and Mary sees two movies. ‘ had a good time. It was held at Bea Poul’s. Friday, Sept. 25, 1942 Sam went to Tacoma to serve on the grand jury to- day. We were busy all day at the store too. Mary Ruth That is something miss V '- cashed the checks and came doing during this pandemic By CLYDENE out to the penny. Sam came — going to the movies. love HOSTETLER home early, seven o’clock. the Shelton Cinemas. Thursday, Sept. 24, 1942 Went to the store early and made I ‘ signs. Then in the afternoon Mary Ruth and I went to Bremerton so she could get her driver’s license. We ‘ found out she had to get written per- mission from her folks first. Went to the shower for Barbara Nichols and Donate blood at HUB Center for Seniors Find out if you have COVID-19 antibodies while being tested when donating blood Friday and Saturday at The HUB Center for Seniors, 111 NE. Old Belfair Highway. Appointments are required by calling 1-800-398-7 888 or going to the website www.bloodworksnw.org/ donate. Bloodworks NW is testing all blood donations for COVID-19 anti- bodies. Donors will learn if they have the antibodies that might help criti- cally ill coronavirus patients. Blood donations will go to local hospitals. Face'masks are required, and social distancing guidelines will be enforced. Walk-ins, guests and youths under the age of 16 are permitted onsite. All donors will receive a coupon for Burger Claim and more. NORTH BRIEFS Our hay came for Jensen. Home at 7:15. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1942 Went to the store early. Was there all day long. We checked money or- ders and got them all added up. Bill Rice and wife were here on their way to the ferry. Went to Pearl’s to the dance and had a good time. Drive-through Zombie Apocalypse on Halloween The HUB Center for Seniors is hosting a Zombie Apocalypse drive- through from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 111 NE. Old Belfair Highway. Admission to the event is free. Free family packs will be given at the end of the drive through, which is designed to enjoy the spirit of the holiday from the safety of ve- hicles. ' The is seeking donations of candy, coupons and other fam- ily items prior to Oct. 15. For more information, call Beth Gizzi at 360- 275-0535. I Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks Sunday, Sept. 27, 1942 We went to Seattle, Mary Ruth and I and then saw Mrs. Hackett. We had a visit of about two hours. Then to Skippers to dinner. Had fried oysters. Went to the show to see “The Whole Town’s Talking.” Very good show. We came home late. Monday, Sept. 28, 1942 Went to the store early and washed until 4:00. Then fried chicken and got everything ready for dinner. We ate dinner and fixed flowers for the house. Going to bed early and get a good night’s sleep. Have to take my examination for postmaster tomor- row. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1942 A busy day. I went to Bremertbn in 5 Clean °.Secure‘ 0 Professional «All Size Heated Units 0 Easy Drive-Up Access the em. and took my exam for post- master. Then home. In the evening Ruth Wilkie, Mary Ruth and I went to Metropolitan to see “Claudia,” a very clever show. We ate in Bremer- ton afterwards. Lots of fun. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1942 Sam was in Seattle all day and so I worked all day. We counted every- thing and got through as far as we could go on our report. Home early and got a good night’s sleep. I Clydene Hostetler is a longtime Bel- fair resident, local historian, media archivist and documentary filmmaker of “Hidden in Plain Sight.” She has been researching Mary Theler’s life for the past 12 years. She can be emailed at Clydeneh53@gmail.com 23270 NE State Rt. 3 0 Belfair, WA 98528 (360) 275-2257 www.BelfairSelfStorage.com