About Allyn's Lakeland Village

If you live in Allyn, LakeLand Village, or Victor your Republican caucus will be at the Windermere office in Allyn, this Saturday February 13th. We start at 10:00 but I will be there from 9:30 on...or sooner. If you have never been to a caucus or want to see what they are all about stop by. If you are not sure where your caucus is just call Dinah Griffey at 360-551-8888

This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the direction you think we should be taking in our local county and state.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at www.DinahLeeGriffey@gmail.com

Went to a party, Mom

I went to a party,
And remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom,
So I had a sprite instead.

I felt proud of myself,
The way you said I would,
That I didn't drink and drive,
Though some friends said I should.

I made a healthy choice,
And your advice to me was right.
The party finally ended,
And the kids drove out of sight..

I got into my car,
Sure to get home in one piece.
I never knew what was coming, Mom,
Something I expected least.

Now I'm lying on the pavement,
And I hear the policeman say,
The kid that caused this wreck was drunk,
Mom, his voice seems far away.

My own blood's all around me,
As I try hard not to cry...
I can hear the paramedic say,
This girl is going to die.

I'm sure the guy had no idea,
While he was flying high.
Because he chose to drink and drive,
Now I would have to die.

So why do people do it, Mom
Knowing that it ruins lives?
And now the pain is cutting me,
Like a hundred stabbing knives.

Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom
Tell daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven,
Put ' Mommy's Girl' on my grave.

Someone should have taught him,
That it's wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe if his parents had,
I'd still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter,
Mom I'm getting really scared
These are my final moments,
And I'm so unprepared.

I wish that you could hold me Mom,
As I lie here and die..
I wish that I could say, 'I love you, Mom!'
So I love you and good-bye.

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) IS HOPING TO GET 5,000
SIGNATURES ON THIS, THEN PASS IT ON TO SIGN.

When this petition has reached 5,000, please return this to:

MADD
P..O. Box 54168 8
Dallas , TX 75354-1688
1-800-GET -MADD 1-800-GET -MADD ( 1-800-438-6233 1-800-438-6233 )

If you receive this petition and do nothing but delete it, your selfishness knows no bounds. Signing is such a small effort to make. After you have read the poem, please add your name at the bottom. And never forget, DON'T EVER DRINK AND DRIVE, not even once, thinking that it won't matter. IT DEFINITELY WILL MATTER!!!

How to set it up:
* Click on Forward
* SIGN YOUR NAME AT THE BOTTOM.
* Then send it to everyone you know.

Many stock futures rose modestly Tuesday as investors are betting that upcoming economic reports will show more signs of growth.

A report on the housing market in December is expected to show continued improvement in the battered sector. Major indexes rallied Monday following encouraging signs about growth in the manufacturing sector.

Overseas markets mostly rose following gains in the U.S. on Monday. Some Asian markets gave up gains as speculation remains that China's government will continue to try and curb runaway lending in an effort to avoid speculative bubbles.

Australia's central bank unexpectedly left a key interest rate unchanged. Australia, which was the first major central bank to start raising rates coming out of the global downturn, said it is concerned about sovereign credit around the world and China's policy to slow its economic growth.

Stocks are trying to rally for a second straight day after a week and a half stretch that saw major indexes tumble over concerns about tightening regulations on the banking sector and the sustainability of a recovery.

Investors are turning their attention throughout this week to economic reports to determine if the growth seen late last year is continuing. The reports culminate with the January employment report released on Friday.

Many in the market go on reports, so its very important to us, when we look at stats as well.

It is common to see the words "apparent owner of record" followed by ET TAL. Did you ever wonder what the letters were referring too?

ET means -and

UX means- Wife

VIR- means Husband

TAL- means Others

I thought you may like to know the Mystery of the letters the next time you look at a legal description. It can be fun to know a little something that most people don't.

Now you are ready for Jeopardy!

You got to experience it! Playing and recreating on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula; feeling the wealth of Community Spirit.

Mason County, State of Washington on the Olympic Peninsula.

Where Recreation is King:

Scuba diving in Hood Canal, a round of golf at LakeLand Village, Alderbrook or Bay Shore Golf communities, fishing the hundreds of lakes, rivers and salt water bays and inlets, Salmon, crabing, oysters and gooey ducs, hiking the trails of the Olympic Mountains, sky diving... just to name a few.

And the Community hosted Activities, they are scheduled thoughout year for family fun.

Yep, Community spirit is prevelant here. The Locals take pride in offering events that feature local culture.

For Example: Oysterfest in October, Allyn Days and Salmon Bake in July, the Bite of Shelton, Grapeview days, spring barrel tasting at the Hoodsport Winery, Memorial day at the Allyn waterfront park, The Forest Festival, The Tahuya Day Parade, Mason County Fair and Rodeo, The Taste of Hood Canal and Car Show, Wet lands Festival and Chilli cook off, Summerfest at Harmony Hill, Motor Cycle Poker run at Theller and many more.

For more information about any of these events or others not mentioned, go to http://www.northmasonchamber.com