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Page A-22 - Shelton-Mason County Journal rapevlew - Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 win S ion awa By BRIANNA LOPER brianna@masoncounty.com Thanks to families, Leach- ers and the students them- selves, Grapeview Elementary School received an award for its improvement in several ar- eas. The school received the School of Distinction award from the Center for Educa- tion Effectiveness, a research- based educational organiza- tion for the western United States. The distinction was award- ed to 94 schools throughout Washington, and is based on annual improvement on the state's Smarter Balanced As- sessment. Schools honored with the award are among the top 5 percent for improvement on combined English Language Arts and Math categories, ac- cording to Josie Bean, Grape- view Elementary and Middle School principal. Bean credits hard work by both parents and teachers for improved scores. "We have families that are working hard at home, and we have teachers that are asking students to problem solve," she said. She added that community volunteers who come into the school to help students who are struggling also played a vital role in the improvements. This is the second time the school has earned the School of Distinction award; it also received the honor about five years ago, Bean said, Grapeview Elementary and Middle School will host an awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the school. The event will combine stu- dent awards and the unveil- ing of the School of Distinction banner. Parents and commu- nity members are welcome to attend. A Grapeview Elementary School student works during class School received the School of Distinction award this year. Herald file photo by Brianna Loper last year. Grapeview Elementary NO I! MASON BRIEFS Church hosts harvest dinner The Belfair Community Church will host a free har- vest dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the church, 23300 state Route 3. For more infor- mation, email Zada Croucher at bzcats@wavecable.com. Holiday dinner takes place The New Community Church of Union will host its 15th annual community Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Union Fire Hall, 500 E. Se- attle St. in Union. The event is free and open to the public. Cash and nonperishable food items will be collected for area food banks. For more information, call the church at 898-7855, or email nccu@thenccu.org. Bizarre Bazaar a holiday treat The annual Bizarre Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Saint Nicholas Community Episco- pal Church, 15000 NE North Shore Road in Tahuya. GiRs, crafts, art, wreaths and more will be for sale. Proceeds from the event will go toward com- munity outreach. For more information, call 275-7141. Buy holiday goods at HUB The HUB Center for Se- niors will host a Winter Won- derland Sale, selling gently used and repurposed holiday items, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at the HUB, 111 NE Old Belfair Highway. Warm beverages and snacks will be available during the event. Volunteers are also needed to run the event and to help prior to the sale. For more information, call the HUB at " 275-0535. The event benefits the HUB's Benevolence Fund, which helps seniors and people with disabilities during the winter. Mystery dinner to raise funds The HUB Center for Se- niors will host a murder mys- tery dinner as a fundraiser for the HUB and the North Mason Cancer Crusaders. The dinner is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the HUB, 111 NE Old Belfair Highway. The theme is ugly Christmas sweater. The event will include a yuletide buffet at 6:15 p.m., silent auction and dessert. Throughout the evening, at- tendees will act out a holiday- themed murder mystery, with the culprit revealed during : dessert. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the HUB at 275-0535. • Compiled by reporter Bri- anna Loper for 2017 continued from page A-20 2017 BUDGET Port commissioners also approved a half-million-dollar budget during Mon- day's meeting. The $568,459.71 budget includes a general fund, capital projects fund and the water utility fund. The port expects to have $390,185.38 in expenditures during the year, which includes employee payroll, office sup- plies and utilities, and maintenance at port properties. Sat., Nov. 12th * 10am-3pm PIONEER PRIMARY SCHOOL 110 E. Spencer Lk. Rd., Shelton • Over 35 Artists & Crofters * Bake Sole * Free Children's arts & crafts fair * Raffle * Free photo with Santa * Free Face Painting * Entertainment * Kiwanis BBQ 100% of proceeds from raffle tickets, bake sale & vendor fees provide perishable food and gifts for Pioneer families at Christmas time. According to the budget, the port has slated $64,801.68 to pay Coppola and $23,793 to pay operations manager LeAnn Dennis, the port's two main em- ployees. The port also employs a mainte- nance supervisor, security officer and occasional day labor; the total payroll expenses are projected at $180,452.71 for 2017, compared with $176,453 in 2016. The full 2017 budget can be found on the port's website at www.portofallyn. com. . Clean. Se(um . Professional , HI Size Heated Units * Easy Drive4Jp Access 23270 NE State Rt. 3 • Belfair, WA 98528 (360) 275-2257 www.BelfairSelfStorage.com