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A DEADBOLT LOCK with at least a one-inch throw, shown here by Inspector Dimitri Todd, provides a lot more protection for your home than a spring-latch lock standard on most doors. Below are more suggestions on how you can protect your home against burglars. Allyn considered for bank site Is Allyn ready for a bank? A number of local residents, as well as representatives of Hood Canal State Bank are anxiously waiting for the answer to that question. The answer, however, depends on whether or not local residents and businesses are willing to deposit approximately $1 million in the new branch. Before an application is even made to the state supervisor of banking for an Allyn branch, Hood Canal State Bank, which moved its main office from Hoodsport to Shelton recently, has to have $300,000 to $400,000 in "good faith deposits," said William Davison, bank president. By November 7, $110,000 had been deposited, said Julie Stock, an Allyn real estate agent and staunch supporter of a local bank. Only "12 people put in that deposit envelopes and pledges took the steps in setting up a has only risen to 50 percent. available for anyone interested in Shelton branch, a number of Once enough "good faith supporting thenewbranch, pledges were made by local deposits" are accumulated in Although pledges are being businesses and residents. Allyn, the bank has to complete sought, they don't carry the But when tile bank opened population and business studies weight of "good faith deposits," last year, explained Davison, to present along with its said Davison. only 25 percent of the pledges application to the state. When the Hood Canal State came in as actual deposits. After If the application is Bank, which opened in 1975, a year of operation, that amount approved, the branch would be Thursday, December 14, 1978 Section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal money," he said, "and we need a lot more people than that." To showthestate thata Residents ask state to bank could be supported in Allyn, a lot of small deposits - $50, $100 or $500 - are n.e,,,to00,d h ng f i la d For the past two weeks, Allyn businesses have had C O e name o s n INSULATORS SHOT OUT The Bonneville Power Administration reported December 11 that some 30 insulators on its main transmission line in Belfair were shot out causing approximately $1,100 damage, according to a sheriff's repot. What island was named because of a joke and if you tried to drive to it following highway signs you'd never find it? Reach Island near Grapeview. If you're not an old-timer, you still probably don't know which island it is. Since the early 50s, this 86-acre piece of land surrounded by water, has been known as Treasure Island. Everyone knows it by that name. Even the state saw fit to use Treasure Island on its highway signs. Nevertheless, the legal name of the place is Reach Island, and Doctor is still needed The prime candidate as Belfair's new doctor has taken his hat out of the ring. Dr. Fitzpatrick, who recently left his practice in New Hampshire, notified the Doctor's Clinic in Bremerton two weeks ago that he has taken a position with Group Health of Puget Sound located in Olympia, said Bob Pinckney, manager of the clinic. rotect your home "We're still communicating with four other doctors but they haven't responded yet,' said Pinckney. Because of Dr. Fitzpatrick's experience and his desire to move to the Pacific Northwest, he seemed to be an ideal candidate for the Belfair Clinic which will be opened as a satellite office of the Doctor's Clinic. The clinic put earnest money down on the Belfair property last month. Although escrow hasn't closed yet, Pinckney is confident that his firm will get the Belfair office. Ads to find a doctor have been placed in a number of medical journals, but Pinckney said finding someone to work in this area is "not going to be simple." There's a lot of competition with people "looking for doctors all over the country," he said. Pinckney said he would be glad to interview anyone that shows the slightest interest in the area, however, that doesn't mean the Doctor's Clinic will hire just anyone. "We do quite a bit of checking on references before putting anybody to work," Pinckney said. "1 think it's very important to get good quality medicine." Also, if the Doctor's Clinic herein lies a problem. "Whenever we use the name Treasure Island, to be legal, we have to use Reach Island too," said Margaret Chessum, secretary of the Treasure Island Country Club. All legal documents have to have the correct name or they are nul and void, she explained. Since it's such a hassel to include a name, that for all practical purposes is forgotten, the country club has requested the State Board of Geographic Names to change Reach to Treasure Island. Last Friday, Mrs.Chessum attended the board's meeting, held on every quarter, at the Tacoma Historical Society. One of the board members told her that there was already a Treasure Island in Washington. It's a very small - yards by yards - privately owned island on the north end of Bainbridge Island. First known as Dead Man's Island, it was renamed after the owner made an application for the change from the Department of the Interior in 1970, Mrs. Chessum was told. open within six months or so. said Tom Spikes, manager of the Hood Canal office. Tile Allyn branch, which will be a full-service bank, will open, at first, in a modular or mobile home, he said. A location for the bank has not been selected yet, however. tbout 10:30 a.m. }eSday, November 6, a man tng a tan trench coat walked o a sliding glass door on a cabin in Belfair. He tried it, but it was locked. )uk ly he stepped over to a glass window. In less than eonds, he had removed the 10w and was crawling into ,rex man was not a burglar, he could have been. for the cabin owner, *as Inspector Dimitri Todd, prevention officer with the County sheriff's office, Was just demonstrating how 'it is to enter some locked lreaking into this cabin, would not have been easy if the owner would ve made some slight ieations to the window. stallation of sheet metal in the upper track would the up and down Vement of the window ;SSary to remove it, said lthough the door was i, d, Todd said he could have !Y removed it too if he had a g tool. With that in mind, v¢ should be installed above ag doors also, he said. trews, however, only take of half the problems Se.nted by sliding glass "Dowling is no good because "We have reduced burglaries in it can easily be roiled out," the last six months by 50 cautions Todd. percent through neighborhood A square or triangular piece watch," Todd said. of wood, cut so it fits snuggly, is He's anxious to see what the next six months will bring. If the burglaries remain at the same level for a year, then the program will be a success, he said. A team of volunteers in the experimental area were sent around from house to house to inform people about the program and encourage their involvement, Todd explained. The sheriff's department is for those individuals.' "I'd damned site rather become embarrassed and prevent a burglary than say nothing. "Law enforcement wants to "Remember - the best lock in the wodd is worthless if it isn't locked. Always lock up - even if you're away from home only minutes. Houses have been cleaned out while the owner was mowing his lawn or visiting with a neighbor." Office of the state attorney general. become involved, but it requires the assistance of the citizen," he said. Going lock and key with neighborhood watch is operation identification. The sheriff's department has available, free of charge, engravers so you can Passes offered senior citizens If you're 62 years old or older, you can attend North Mason High School ASB (Associated Student Body) activities free. All you have to do is pick up a Golden Age Pass at the high school office or at any school event. You can even get one by mail from the office. There is one catch, however, you have to prove you've reached the "golden age." A driver's license would be ample proof, said High School Principal George Holmgren. The passes are being offered to encourage the attendance of senior citizens at high school activities, such as sporting events and drama productions, he said. couldn't find a doctor for the area, renting or leasing the clinic to someone else would be considered, he said. "Our first interest," said Pinckney," is to get a doctor in the area." Santa Claus to visit Allyn Due to a very busy schedule, Santa didn't get all his packages wrapped and was unable to be at the Allyn Center as scheduled last Saturday. However, kids get your Christmas lists ready because he will be at the Allyn Center next Saturday from 1-3 p.m. He will also be there the following Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Although there is already one Treasure Island, it doesn't mean there can't be another one which would leave Reach Island to the memdries of a few old-timers and some outdated maps. Before granting the name change, however, the state board will consult with the local historical society, said Mrs. Chessum. By its next meeting in March, it should have a decision, she said. Some people may oppose the name change, but Mrs. Chessum doesn't think any of them will be islanders. "I imagine some people on the mainland might resent having the name changed," she said. "People like to keep things on the status quo." How did the name Reach Island ever get usurped by Treasure Island anyway? According to Mrs. Chessum, three developers - Richard Shortt, William Joslin and Charles Somers - divided the island into 255 lots and renamed it. The original name, however, was probably the result of a joke, according to Mrs. Chessum. Stretch Island, located just south of this isle with an' identity crisis, was named after Admiral Wilkes' gunner's mate. "So," says Mrs. Chessum, "some wit suggested the name Reach for the next island they came to." Belfair Water District fires its only empIoye best, he said. For a door that slides on the outside, a "Chadey Bar," a commercial device sold at many building and hardware stores, will prevent the sliding motion. Todd also mentioned that good locks can be purchased for this type of door. Although making sure your windows and doors are secure is important for crime prevention, The Belfair Water District has work done for the money as fired its only employe, expected." Chuck Stow, who started Gun said the commissioners working for the district on a decided a couple of months ago part-time basis about a year ago, to fire Stow if things didn't was notified by Commissioner improve by December. "Pete" Gunn Sunday that his Without an employe to take work with the district would be care of the routine work of the terminated December 20. district - installing meters and "When we hired him, it waterlines - the commissioners started out as an experimental will go back to relying on a list deal, and it just hasn't worked of three or four contractors that out on an economic basis," will be hired by the job, said explained Gunn. Gurm. "We haven't gotten as much --_- ---- -_- -.- -_ -_-------- --- - "Many homes are guarded only by spring-latch door locks. Often these were installed before burglary became such a threat. (Also, older doors and frames may have become worn, leaving a pronounced gap that allows easier jimmying. So be sure to check them, too.) To see if you have these inadequate locks, try this test. Open your front door part way. Then push the button or twist the knob that is supposed to lock it when it is closed. Now try to push in the bolt. If identify all your valuable property. There is also an arc u;;_.,,u of fireman discussed equipment, said Todd. The secret is to mark it yields, with only the resistance of a spring behind it, you have the wrong kind of lock for that door. Ask a locksmith or local hardware salesman about a deadboit lock." Office of the state attorney general. .. -------_ -_-_ - - -_---- - - - -_- - _- -_- - - - - -_-_-_-_-__-_---_-_-_-_-_- valuable property with your Should tile Belfair Fire that, alone, will not stop a also monitoring another area of Washington state driver's license District commissioners double its burglar. A combination of things the county for comparison, but number. Some items that should paid staff?. should be done, said Todd, who they are not making any extra be marked are: T.V.s, car tape Fire commissioners discussed has been teaching county effort in burglary prevention decks, fishing rods, kitchen this question atlengthNovember residents how to protect their there. "We don't do anything appliances and golf clubs. 28, and they may reach a homes and businesses since 1975. more than normal," Todd said. Even if an item has a serial decision at the December 28 ' ' T h e t w o s t r o n ge s t "We'll do just what is asked." number, it is recommended that board meeting. deterrents toward burglaries - While national statistics it still be marked with the Fire ChiefBarry Stover is the nationwide - are an alert indicate that neighborhood license number which will aid only paid member of the neighborhood and an operation watch is a definite help in law enforcement agencies to department, but a g=owing identification program," he said. reducing burglaries- and Todd's quickly trace the owner of population and an increase in An alert neighborhood is one experiment is heading that way (Please turn to page six.) that's involved in a neighborhood - it would seem 'that few areas without such a Santa will visit Belfalr watch program. In this program, as the name implies, residents are taught to keep an eye on their neighbor's homes. If there is something suspicious - movement inside when a home should be empty.., a strange car or truck in tile driveway.., a loiterer - call the sheriff immediately, says Todd. tie has already noticed some good success with neighborhood watch in the county in the last six months. In an area selected by the department for an experiment, emergency calls has forced the commissioners to take a look at hiring another firefighter. As it stands now, if Stover has to go on an ambulance call and has to transport to Bremerton, then the district is without a full-time person on duty. Emergencies in such instances are answered by volunteers who carry portable receivers, but the resptmse time for them is about five to ten minutes, said Stover. On the other hand, if a paid fireman was on duty, he could respond to an emergency almost immediately, he said. Stover, who works from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. or later, said the new man's hours and his would overlap for part of the day. One idea is to have the additional firefighter work from noon until 8 p.m. Tile new man should be someone with previous training and who is, preferably, an EMT, but that is not necessary, he said. Sttwer already has someone in mind for the job - Dave Hunt, a volunteer with the department and fire station resident. Since Hunt lives at the station, he h been responding to about 90 percent of the emergency calls, said Stover. But since he is only a volunteer, he doesn't have to respond to any, he said. Stover describes, Hunt as a "pretty damned dedicated individual who has done a hell of a job for this department... He doesn't get enough recognition for what he has done as far as I'm concerned." Hunt, who has been living at the station for over a year, worked for the district as a CETA employe for five months. But hiring Hunt may be a problem for the commissioners, said Stover. They aren't sure if they have to advertise the position or if they can just hire who they want, he said. More importantly, however, the commissioners have to figure out if they can even afford to hire another firefighter. Fire chief seeks raise Fire Chief Barry Stover asked the Belfair Fire District commissioners for a 20 percent raise. Stover, who is paid $1,300 a month, asked November 28 that his salary be increased to $1,560 per month or $18,720 per year for 1979. The commissioners said they would take the request under advisement. Stove r, the only paid fire fighter in the district, was hired about three years ago. He said he asked for the raise because of his long hours at work. "I'm supposed to work 40 hours a week," he said. But with all the meetings he has to attend - about 10 per month - he figures some work days are 12 hours long. would be program. But neighborhood watch programs are not everywhere, and Todd attributes that fact to "apathy of the individual. "1 don't want to become involved," is the infamous phrase spouted by too many people, laments Todd.. But such indifference is "what the burglar thrives on," he adds. Some people say they would be embarrassed if they made a mistake and reported someone that has a reason of being in that area. Todd proffers no sympathy .For windows, install ,dow locks. They're ,,Jnsive and provide some t Another idea is to get  devices that prevent Ws from being opened, or You to open them an inch Wo for ventilation but t ,, tie- opening them wider. . e of the state attorney I! vs and doors. The sliding |tt°vbe prevented too, and the i ay to do that, since the ,, they come with are not :I!i! i i,!ti: ;'aabi:' a::d wa :: Kids in the North Mason area will have a chance to visit with Santa Claus when the white-bearded gentleman visits Belfair for one hour Friday, December 22. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. at the Belfair Thriftway shopping center via the Belfair fire engine. A special nook, including a bench and Christmas tree, will be decorated and waiting for Santa's arriwd in front of Ray's Barber Shop. Preceding Santa's arrival, members of Camp Fire and Girl Scout groups will gather at the site and sing Christmas songs for half an hour, starting at 6 p.m. Santa's visit to Belfair is sponsored by a committee from Belfalr-North Mason Chamber of Commerce, with cooperation from Belfair Fire Department. Cmnmittee melnbers include Cathy Smith, chairman, Perry Baunsgard, Alice Sites and Carol Wentlandt.