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THE VIEW of his enormous
Glen's oldest resident, Howard Wilder.
00oward turns
ward Wilder celebrated his
birthday last week. He was
December 6, 1903 in Blaine.
Vilder didnt expect to live
long but it just worked out
.way, he said. In fact, when
;urned 98, he wondered if he
lid reach the age of 100. When
*as born the youngest of eight
dren his mother had actually
d he wouldn't survive, since
Vas a very ill baby.
Fie grew up to become a school
eher, eventually marrying Ha-
who was also a teacher. They
a son, Bruce. In the 1920s
er was a student at West-
Normal School, now West-
Washington University, and
Yed fullback on the Vikings
ball team.
e is now the oldest living for-
Vikings player and is honored
the school s hall of fame. Wild-
work-a-day life has included
aildren's choir
fans reunion
ncert event
tll members of the Shelton
ildren's Choir, past and pres-
are invited to participate in a
istmas reunion concert.
e choir will perform this spe-
reunion concert at 3 p.m. on
tday, December 16, at Faith Lu-
ran Church, 1212 Connection
eet in Shelton. Refreshments
follow the performance.
veryone from the public is
ome to attend this free perfor-
ce. The program will feature
tional Christmas carols from
nd the world, During the con-
t, past choir members will be
ited to join current singers in a
eial carol.
Singers are asked to arrive at
! church no later than 2:15 for
!performance.
Special
pricing on
trees
A Friendly
Critters
A Cocoa
& Cider
birthday cake is
running a steam engine in Alaska,
delivering ice to beer parlors in
Matsons celebrate 50th
Melvin and Rose Marie "Toni" (DeMiero)
Matson were married on December 15,
1957 in Belfair. To celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary, their children will
host a party at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the 40
et 8 in Shelton. The couple has lived in
Mason County for 49 years. The Matsons
have four children: Marilee Kimball of
Vets set
104 Christmas
droner
Canada during Prohibition, oper-
ating a lumber yard and owning a
grocery store.
After he retired he started golf-
ing, a hobby he had previously
enjoyed during his school days.
His best game was played at Lake
Cushman golf course at age 91,
when he shot an 80.
These days, he lives at Maple
Glen. Two other residents of Ma-
ple Glen, Viola Ferris and Kather-
yn Barnes, have also exceeded age
100, while resident Ellen Leonard
will turn 100 this month.
To what does Wilder attribute
his longevity?
"To God, but I don't know why,"
says the former smoker, who has
eaten a diet of red meat and pota-
toes most of his life.
Hoodsport
to shine with
holiday cheer
Amidst the fallout from the re-
cent storm, Hoodsport's holiday
spirit is alive and well. This is
what the Hoodsport Community
Events Association wants every-
one to know.
To demonstrate its point, the
association has planned the com-
munity's fourth annual tree light-
ing ceremony.
The festive event will begin at
4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December
15, at the old service station in
downtown Hoodsport.
Santa and his helpers will ar-
rive to officially light the tree near
the Hoodsport dock. Organizers
will serve popcorn, hot dogs and
cocoa free of charge. Santa will
give a wrapped present to every
child in attendance, while carolers
fill the air with Christmas spirit.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 1694 and its Ladies Auxiliary
will meet for a Christmas dinner.
The festive event will begin at 6:30
p.m. on Friday, December 21, at
Memorial Hall, located at Second
and Franklin streets in Shelton.
Those planning to attend can
bring desserts and salads to com-
plete the meal. There will also be
a gift exchange with a $5 limit.
Items should be marked for either
a male or female. Those planning
to participate in the gift exchange
should bring a gift.
CLOSE & EASY
TO FIND -- Just
2 t/2 miles off second
101 exit on Deegan
Road
• OPEN MON.-FRI.
1 0 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• 8 DIFFERENT
VARIETIES OF
TREES in our field!
• Our fresh cut is
FRESH -- CUT
60) 426-4936 " DALLY!
Turn left one block west of Highway 101 Shelton-Matlock
| interchanRe onto West DeeRan Road; follow road 2.2 miles
Shelton, Mike and his wife Karen Matson
ofLongview, Mel and his wife Sally Matson
of Shelton and Michelle and her husband
Kurt Barrett, also of Shelton. They have
11 grandchildren and one great-grand-
child. He is retired from Simpson Timber
Company and she is working for Panora-
ma City retirement center in Lacey.
11/2 HOUR
MASSAGE
s50
I Gift Certificates Available I
DIVA NELSON
BROWN, LMP
l.Jl: #MA0{)023577
c00,ez BEAUJEAS
GIFT SHOP ""'",,
a vatMbb,
and Styling Salon
113 SOUTH SECOND • SUITE 101 New Hours
0 7,,,QQXl. w .......... .t,, al, malor Wed.Fri9anl-7pm
-'I II Ikll IkB IUF-
credit and dlrbil cards "l'Ll(: & SaI 9 arn-5 pm
I I I
Annual check-ups, birth control, emergency
contraception, early abortion, HPV vaccine, testing
for pregnancy and STIs, education and treatment.
Next to Les Schwab Tires at
2505 Olympic Hwy. N.,
Suite 4oo, in Shelton
www.ppww.org
s.8oo.23o.PLAN
VISA
Ask if you qualify for FREE Services.
We'll bill most major insurance
companies.
Plann Parenthood °
ii
of Western Washington
Planned Parenthood is a 5m(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
© 2007 Planned Parenthood ® of Western Washington.
Thursday, December 13, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 17
f
THE VIEW of his enormous
Glen's oldest resident, Howard Wilder.
00oward turns
ward Wilder celebrated his
birthday last week. He was
December 6, 1903 in Blaine.
Vilder didnt expect to live
long but it just worked out
.way, he said. In fact, when
;urned 98, he wondered if he
lid reach the age of 100. When
*as born the youngest of eight
dren his mother had actually
d he wouldn't survive, since
Vas a very ill baby.
Fie grew up to become a school
eher, eventually marrying Ha-
who was also a teacher. They
a son, Bruce. In the 1920s
er was a student at West-
Normal School, now West-
Washington University, and
Yed fullback on the Vikings
ball team.
e is now the oldest living for-
Vikings player and is honored
the school s hall of fame. Wild-
work-a-day life has included
aildren's choir
fans reunion
ncert event
tll members of the Shelton
ildren's Choir, past and pres-
are invited to participate in a
istmas reunion concert.
e choir will perform this spe-
reunion concert at 3 p.m. on
tday, December 16, at Faith Lu-
ran Church, 1212 Connection
eet in Shelton. Refreshments
follow the performance.
veryone from the public is
ome to attend this free perfor-
ce. The program will feature
tional Christmas carols from
nd the world, During the con-
t, past choir members will be
ited to join current singers in a
eial carol.
Singers are asked to arrive at
! church no later than 2:15 for
!performance.
Special
pricing on
trees
A Friendly
Critters
A Cocoa
& Cider
birthday cake is
running a steam engine in Alaska,
delivering ice to beer parlors in
Matsons celebrate 50th
Melvin and Rose Marie "Toni" (DeMiero)
Matson were married on December 15,
1957 in Belfair. To celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary, their children will
host a party at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the 40
et 8 in Shelton. The couple has lived in
Mason County for 49 years. The Matsons
have four children: Marilee Kimball of
Vets set
104 Christmas
droner
Canada during Prohibition, oper-
ating a lumber yard and owning a
grocery store.
After he retired he started golf-
ing, a hobby he had previously
enjoyed during his school days.
His best game was played at Lake
Cushman golf course at age 91,
when he shot an 80.
These days, he lives at Maple
Glen. Two other residents of Ma-
ple Glen, Viola Ferris and Kather-
yn Barnes, have also exceeded age
100, while resident Ellen Leonard
will turn 100 this month.
To what does Wilder attribute
his longevity?
"To God, but I don't know why,"
says the former smoker, who has
eaten a diet of red meat and pota-
toes most of his life.
Hoodsport
to shine with
holiday cheer
Amidst the fallout from the re-
cent storm, Hoodsport's holiday
spirit is alive and well. This is
what the Hoodsport Community
Events Association wants every-
one to know.
To demonstrate its point, the
association has planned the com-
munity's fourth annual tree light-
ing ceremony.
The festive event will begin at
4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December
15, at the old service station in
downtown Hoodsport.
Santa and his helpers will ar-
rive to officially light the tree near
the Hoodsport dock. Organizers
will serve popcorn, hot dogs and
cocoa free of charge. Santa will
give a wrapped present to every
child in attendance, while carolers
fill the air with Christmas spirit.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 1694 and its Ladies Auxiliary
will meet for a Christmas dinner.
The festive event will begin at 6:30
p.m. on Friday, December 21, at
Memorial Hall, located at Second
and Franklin streets in Shelton.
Those planning to attend can
bring desserts and salads to com-
plete the meal. There will also be
a gift exchange with a $5 limit.
Items should be marked for either
a male or female. Those planning
to participate in the gift exchange
should bring a gift.
CLOSE & EASY
TO FIND -- Just
2 t/2 miles off second
101 exit on Deegan
Road
• OPEN MON.-FRI.
1 0 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• 8 DIFFERENT
VARIETIES OF
TREES in our field!
• Our fresh cut is
FRESH -- CUT
60) 426-4936 " DALLY!
Turn left one block west of Highway 101 Shelton-Matlock
| interchanRe onto West DeeRan Road; follow road 2.2 miles
Shelton, Mike and his wife Karen Matson
ofLongview, Mel and his wife Sally Matson
of Shelton and Michelle and her husband
Kurt Barrett, also of Shelton. They have
11 grandchildren and one great-grand-
child. He is retired from Simpson Timber
Company and she is working for Panora-
ma City retirement center in Lacey.
11/2 HOUR
MASSAGE
s50
I Gift Certificates Available I
DIVA NELSON
BROWN, LMP
l.Jl: #MA0{)023577
c00,ez BEAUJEAS
GIFT SHOP ""'",,
a vatMbb,
and Styling Salon
113 SOUTH SECOND • SUITE 101 New Hours
0 7,,,QQXl. w .......... .t,, al, malor Wed.Fri9anl-7pm
-'I II Ikll IkB IUF-
credit and dlrbil cards "l'Ll(: & SaI 9 arn-5 pm
I I I
Annual check-ups, birth control, emergency
contraception, early abortion, HPV vaccine, testing
for pregnancy and STIs, education and treatment.
Next to Les Schwab Tires at
2505 Olympic Hwy. N.,
Suite 4oo, in Shelton
www.ppww.org
s.8oo.23o.PLAN
VISA
Ask if you qualify for FREE Services.
We'll bill most major insurance
companies.
Plann Parenthood °
ii
of Western Washington
Planned Parenthood is a 5m(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
© 2007 Planned Parenthood ® of Western Washington.
Thursday, December 13, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 17