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October 12, 1978     Shelton Mason County Journal
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Hood Canal West: Couple to be honored on 2$th wedding anniversary By VIRGINIA REIS School News Super CitiTens are chosen John and Corda Watkins will be honored October 15 in celebration oi" their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. All their friends are asked to come to an open house between 1 and 5 p.m. at their home in the Eldon schoolhouse on ltigllway I01. It is 12 miles north of Hoodsport, a mile past the Hamma Hamma River. The party is being given by their daughter Connie, and her husband Earl Frank, Sr., their three grandchildren, six great-granchildren, and all file family. The Watkins request that no gifts be brought. The Hood Canal School will be closed Friday, a teachers' conference day, instead of tile one scheduled for March 16. This action is a result of the Shelton schools change of schedule, and our dependency on Shelton school buses. Crystal Anderson, R.N., the Hood Canal School nurse, will give hearing tests this coming Monday moming to the students in the kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth and seventh. The following week children whose tests showed any problems will be rescreened, and then their parents notified. monthly in lhe fourth and fifth grades. The selection is dependent on studenrs record of concern for other people, having school work in on time, being on time themselves, and having a courteous, friendly, positive attitude. Those earning this honor in September were Hoili Anderson, Kim Brown, Cynthia Burley, Tony Budey, Brandi Edinger, Billie Peterson and Lydia Wilson. Junior high interim progress reports in math, history, English and science have been sent home to all parents to enable them to be alert regarding their sons' and Asbestos exposure caution given by state officials State health officials are urging persons who believe they may have been or are now exposed to asbestos to receive a medical checkup. Certain forms of cancer and other diseases can be contracted from asbestos exposure. Dr. John A. Beare, director of the state Health Services Division, said the effort to alert persons possibly at risk is aimed particularly at present and former shipyard workers but that workers in other industries may also face health problems. Joan McKenzie of the division's Occupational Health Unit said workers in the construction, insulation and certain automotive trades (particularly brake lining or clutch repair) may be exposed to asbestos. Persons who suspect they have been exposed should stop smoking and contact their physician or local health department. State officials are cooperating with the federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare in an asbestos awareness campaign. As part of that effort, a tal, ebo,tao ;hotline hm, b:n established to refer persons seeking additional information. The toll-free number is 1-800-562-2875. Because some asbestos-re/ated conditions may be symptom free and not detectable for years, medical evaluations should be initiated and continued at regular intervals. Th-  Occupational Health Unit is working with several local health departments to set up asbestos screening programs and with private industry to cooperatively establish procedures that can reduce that exposure. Such procedures as better ventilation, improved methods of handling materials, regular air monitoring and worker respirator programs are suggested. The unit, which consists of nurses in private inudstry. an occupational health physician, Persons with questions industrial engineer, nursing relating to screening, consultant and part-time compensation for lost time due chemical-physical hazards to exposure, current work consultant, is available to private conditions in an industry or industry for consulation on a other asbestos-related issues are variety of occupational health advised to call the hotline, issues. It provides continuing 1-800-562-2875. education programs for over 200 A Proclamation by the Governor WHEREAS, new housing represents improved planning and design, and progress in the use of new materials and methods of construction; and WHEREAS, the establishment of new communi- ties, schools, churches, roads, shopping centers and other public facilities has been stimulated by new housing and industry; and WHEREAS, home ownership is important to the individual owner and to the total economic and social well-being of this state; and WHEREAS, the Home Builders Association of Washington, through its more than 3,000 members, is working to bolster the economy of Washington by pro- viding housing for the citizens of this state; and WHEREAS, The Association is also concerned with promoting energy conservation by the use of new .and irOi, oved etrgy-saving techniques. NOW, THEREFORE, L Dixy Lee Ray, Governor of the State of Washington, do hereby proclaim Thurs- day, October 12, 1978, as Home Building Industry Day in the State of Washington. 2608 Pacific Avenue S.E. Olympia home builders association OF GREATER OLYMPIA 352-3457 I I daughters' school work. Anyone desiring a conference, phone the school for an appointment. The teachers are anxious for frequent close communication with families. The Hood Canal Drill Team announces a change in personnel. Bobbi Markley is no longer a member. Angel Henry is now one of the 12 performers. The Hood Canal girls volleyball team played its first two games of the season last week. On October 2 the Trojan varsity lost a couple of close games to St. Michael's by scores of 15-12 and 16-14. The jayvees won two of their three games with Olympia School. Friday the Trojans hosted St. Mary's of Aberdeen in a non-conference match. The experience gained from Monday's close games with St. Michael's paid off, as the varsity defeated St..Mary's in three exciting games. The scores were 15-8, 13-15 and 15-10 for the victory. The win was accomplished by a great team effort. In addition, the Hood Canal jayvees demonstrated some fine serving in defeating the jayvees from St. Mary's. Community News Last Saturday in celebration of the Lions Wodd Service Day, ten Hood Canal Lions joined Some citizens of Union to form a work party to improve the potential Union Park. They installed tires for play and a sandbox in the playground area. and worked on a baseball diamond, volleyball court and- a horseshoe court. The Union Women's Improvement Club prepared and served food to the workers. The edibles have been provided by the Union Marina, the Union Cafe, Robin Hood inn and the Quarterdeck. The Lilliwaup Community Club at its meeting last Friday night, elected officers for the coming year. The new president is Cathy Harris Scott. John Robinson is vice-president. The secretary is Betty Gray, and Annie Robbins is treasurer. There are usually five trustees, one elected each year to serve for five years. Frantic Robinson was elected for that position. Due to a vacancy on the board, Gary Oberbillig was also elected, for a four-year term. This Saturday will be the monthly Lions flea market in the Hood Canal Woman's Clubhouse in Potlatch. People renting tables may set up at 8:30 a.m; Official opening time is 9 a.m. At the Lake Cushman Improvement Association meeting last Sunday afternoon, the fire department auxiliary announced how to get a lot of groceries for pratically nothing. Today's inflated prices make that a real find. Stop in at the Hoodsport Market to see the auxiliary display with a poster explaining how. The Cushman Fire Department Auxiliary reminds residents that bazaar time is nearing, December 2. It takes time to make things for the sale, so get started with your favorite craft, or learn a new one. If you can't decide what to make, or you need further information, call Eunice Orud, the chairman of the bazaar at 877-5789. ' It'S CHEAPER AFTER S. If you can wait until 5 P.M. This 35% discount holds un- to make that call back east, til ll P.M. during weekdays. At you'll cash in on a 35% discount. 11, the night owl talkers get an That's if you dial direct without even better break--60% off to operator assistance, be exact. Pacific Northwest Bell ,::': Page 30- Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, October 12, 1978 Road work question asked The Mason County Commission has received a letter from Miriam Iko of Grapeview concerning the center and fog lines on county roads which are in need of repainting. They are needed, she said, as a safety measure. The commission referred the letter to the county engineer's office. MOTOR 1306 Olyr Elect Don McDon¢ I'M NO GENEg I'm one of the troll of you, Paid for by Committee for Dc Morilyn Hicks, 615 Whidbey, Port Angeles, Smart merchants put their advertising where their customers want it. Newspaper 78% A recently published market survey shows that those Customers overwhelmingly choose newsoaoers for advertising and information on where to shop. Other Sources 9% i 'IV 4% Radio 4% The customers speak "What is your major source of information on where to shop?" 78 percent prefer newspaper advertising Gerald L. Grotta, vice president of RMH Research of Ridgewoo& N.J., director of the survey held in Wisconsin, said 78 percent of the nearly 3,000 persons interviewed indicated newspapers were their major source of information on where to shop, while 4 percent said television was their major source of information. An additional 4 percent selected radio, while 9 percent chose other sources and .5 percent were not sure. If there were only one source? i o.e If Wisconsin residents could have only b@: of advertising and information on where to .s_,,t the survey notes, 71 percent would e 5: newspapers, 10 percent would choose shoppett i Percent said they would select radio, 5 i_ said television, 3 percent direct mail a percent were not sure. €ltoq. counry-00j "