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24th anngal Canoe Journey announcecl On July 29, 2012, the Sqgaxin Is- ancestors that teach us that we must tribes from Washington, Oregon, Ha- land Tribe will host the 24t h annual care for our elders, each other, our wail, Canada, New Zealand. Japan Canoe Journey, an intertribal cel- children and the Earth because each and Seminole 2ribe in lorida partici- ebration of Pacific Northwest canoe is a part of our past, present and fu- pate. culture and tradition. More Lhan 100 ture," said Charlene Krise, Squaxin The Bella Bella. from British Co- canoes will land at the port of Olym- Island Museum executive director, lumbia, will travel more than 1.000 pia with thousands of people joining The Canoe Journey is a reflection of miles over 23 days. As the canoes ar- to welcome each arrival, this connection, rive at the host site on July 29. each This announcement comes at the For centuries, Pacific Northwest canoe family asks for permission closing of the 2011 Canoe Journey, tribal people navigated the waterways to come ashore, according to their hosted by The Swinomish T:'ibe near in intricately carved dugout canoes, own culture and protocol. Paddles La Conner. The Salish Sea, the body of water are raised, signifying "We come in The Squaxin Island Triba Council that encompasses Puget Sound. the peace." and Canoe Families congratu ated the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait The Squaxin Island tribe will then Swinomish Tribe and people for mak- of Georgia in Canada, was the central host a week of traditional potlatch ing this year's Journey an (utstand- force that connected canoe cultures ceremonies and festivities with daily ing event, said Ray Peter3, media for intertribal communication and performances by dancers, singers and contact for the journey and Squaxin trade. But early federal government storytellers. Fty Fiesta Bean: Salad Island Tribal council membe: mandates outlawed many tribe tra- Potlatch ceremonies and perfor- "We thank them for their generous ditions, resulting in the almost lost mances will take place on the Squaxin hospitality during the week-long cul- art of canoe building and ceremonial Island Reservation. The public is wel- ture celebration," he said. practices, come but is asked to respect ceremo- The Squaxin Island Tribe has cho- In 1989. the Canoe Journey event, nies. while in the protocol tent. sen to honor the teachings of our an- originally called the Paddle to Se- The Tribe is currently working in cestors as the guide for the .012 Ca- attle, was organized as a revival of partnership with the City of Olympia red0ni0n noe Journey. the canoe culture traditions and the and the Port of Olympia on a trans- 1 diced jalapeno pepper "Theses teachings are te center Native American contribution to the portation and parking plan to accom- of our lives and cultures, as it is our Washington State Centennial. Today, modate visitors and participants. 1 cup: fresh diced fruit,: :like :pin6apple, Drain :and rinse: beans, Add:::uity Salsa, Mobile Comm,Jnity Services Office coming to Saints' Pantry ::cgts? gar'dicedja!ape:aiid:freshfruit The Mobile Corn- on T aesday, Nov. 29, ond Street. equipped with all the ready to assist in ap- munity Services Of- and from 9 a.m. to The CSO is a part of amenities found in plying for food, medical rice (CSO) will be noon on Wednesday, the DSHS Community any of the 62 DSHS of- benefits, cash. child- available to serve Nov. 30, at the Saints' Service Division. rices across the state, care sewices and drug residents' needs at Pantry Food Bank, The vehicle is a The CSO is staffed and alcohol treatment 9:30 a.m. until noon located at 214 S. Sec- fully functional office, with eligibility experts services. Soup Continued from page B-1 the community through the UMW. "I've gone to the united Methodist church since I was 12... I'm 53 now," she said. "I found a lot of support and friends, it's hard to explain ... They're just some really great ladies." The UMW also wants Mason County Resi- dents to know about Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 at the United Methodist Church at 1900 King Street. For more information on these events, call 426-4174. Harry Baeten Harry Baeten, 62, died Monday, Nov. 7, at home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 30, 1949 in Aalst, Belgium to Adolin and Bertha Baeten. He and his parents immi- grated to the United States in 1950 and lived in Detroit, Mich. At the age of five, he moved to Southern Califor- nia. As a Harry teenager, Baeten he, his mother Bertha and sister Maria moved to Shelton. His family shared that as a child, Baeten spent many hours in the Mohave des- sert searching for lizards, snakes and any other bugs or animals he could find and would bring them home as pets. This was an activ- ity that he didn't outgrow, but keeping them as pets wasn't as welcome in later life. He graduated from Shel- ton High School in 1967. He attended Olympic College with major studies in Sci- ence and Herpetology. No degree was earned, but he continued his education on his own. His family said he was an avid reader, enjoyed learning about history, science, military history, archeology and anything he could debate about. He was a self-employed contractor and house paint- er. As he always said, just a jack-of-all trades. He had several hobbies and enjoyed hiking, camp- ing, metal detecting and collecting many things, including his most recent, videos. His favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren. In his later years, he became involved in several local community clubs and organizations. He was a member of The Optimist Club, Co-Chairman of the Friends of the Library and PTSO for Bordeaux El- ementary. He was also the "Popcorn Man" at Bordeaux Elementary and volun- teered at Treasures Thrift store. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Denise Avery-Baeten; daughter Tic Gearhart (Russ); sister Ma- ria Simcox; nephew Terry Barnhardt; grandchildren Chase, Tyler, Jon, and granddaughter Alexandra. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Friends of the Library or Mason County Optimist club in Harry Baeten's name. A celebration of life ser- vice will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Shelton Timberland Re- gional Library. Arrangements are with Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater. Wilbert It. "Bill" Busack Wilbert H. "Bill" Busack, 89, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Shelton Health and Rehabilitation. He was a resident of Shelton for 60 years. He was born on July 23, 1922, in Hancock, Minn., to Otto and Bertha (Hoope) Bill Busack. Busack He served in the U.S. Army from October 1942 00sFr to Jan. 1946 and was dis- charged as staff sergeant - tank driver. He was a Purple Heart recipient and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He married Marjorie S. Beresford in Toledo, Ore. on Nov. 9, 1946. He worked at Beckwith Jewelry, Washington State Correction Center and the Washington State Patrol. He retired in 1982. He was a member of the VFW Elk ahd the ."Method- ist Church since 1951. He enjoyed dancing at Little Skookum Hall, gardening and working in his yard, repairing holiday lights and clocks. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Marjorie "Marge" Busack of Shelton; sons Gary L. Busack of Billings, Mont. and Scott Busack (Beverly) of Shelton: daugh-ter Susan Bannier (Dan) of Monroe: grandchildren Ian. Jenni- fer. Danielle. Christy, Sara: great-grandchildren Gavin. Andrew. Ella. Rylee, An- drea and Roman. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Shelton United Method- ist Church located at 1900 King Street, Shelton. McComb Funeral Home of Shelton is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mccombfh.com. Vern A. Yanzer Vern Allen Yanzer. 72. died peacefully Nov. 19, at Cheyenne Regional Health Care Center with his fam- ily at his side after a coura- geous 40 plus-year battle with chronic pain. He was a resident of Vern Cheyenne, Yanzer Wyo. and a prior resident of Lubbock, Texas. He was born May 31, 1939, to Myron and Olga Yanzer and raised in Aus- tin. Minn.. by his mother, Olga and Odeen Opsahl. After graduating from Austin High School. he married Joan Reinhart. He received a bachelor's degree and teaehing certifi- cate from the University of Wyoming. He taught eighth grade art at Laramie Junior High School. He honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1961. He enjoyed dancing, fish- ing, playing cards, riding motorcycles, camping, cook- ing and listening to both rock and roll and country music. He enjoyed working with his hands. In his spare time. he enjoyed making beautiful wooden gifts, toys and leatherwork projects for his children and grand- children. As a family tradi- tion passed down by his father, he crocheted many beautiful blankets for his family members. He is survived by his children Deyla Schneider of Mason County, Dana DeRouchey (Robert). Dale Yanzer (Sherri) and Donald Yanzer (Janda): grandchil- dren Zach-ary Schneider. Remington Chapman. Leighton Chap-man. Derek McFarland. Jami McFarland. Alexi Linville. Elizabeth Yanzer and Mat- thew Yanzer: great-grand- children Felix Chapman and Judah Linvil]e: special friend Celeste Yanzer: sisters Jean Boverhuis. Darlene Yearhart. Donna Batton. Peggy Ambercom- bie: brother Terry Yanzer and countless fi'iends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents Myron and Olga Yanzer and wife Joan Reinhart. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.23 at Wiederspahn- Radomsky Chapel in Chey- enne, Wyo., with Charles Reinhart officiating. Honor- ary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Friends may sign his t:i':hdIm he aments; Mason 6 H0s-pifali: He S a:§iflefif ;6fSheft0n: M6Coib FaI: :Home 6fSelf6: ffiihg :the ar, rangements. online guestbook at www. wrcfuneral.com. Douglas (Doug) Lee Norton Douglas (Doug) Norton. 65, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Mason General Hos- pital in Shelton from com- plications of Par- kinson's disease. He was a resident of Mason County for 43 years. He was born Sept. Doug 5. 1946. in Norton Centralia o Emery Douglas and Vada May (Elwess) Norton. He graduated from Cen- tralia High School in 1965. He served in the United States Navy. He married Elizabeth Ann White on July 31, 1966, in Elizabeth City, N.C. He worked at Simpson Timber Company for36 years, the latter part of his career was spent as a forklift operator. He was a member of the Shelton Naz- arene Church and previ- ously served on the church board. He was a member of the International Wood- workers of America (IWA) He enjoyed gardening, hunting, hiking, fishing and working in his shop. He en- joyed long drives in the coun- try, blackberry and mush- room picking with family and friends. Norton collected items with bald eagles. Surviving are wife Eliza- beth Ann Norton of Shel- ton; daughters, Deborah Henderson (Tom) of Lacey, Teresa Gray (Steven) of Shelton and Crystal Thom- as (Roy) of Kodiak, Alaska: twelve grandchildren: one great-grandson; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- ews, cousins, friends and his cat Boots. His parents preceded him in death. Donations in his memory can be made to the North- west Parkinson's Founda- tion. A memorial service was held earlier this week. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. mccombfh.com. 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