Thursday, July 24,2014 - Mason County Journal - Page A-13
Journal photo by Natalie Johnson
Shelton Timberland Library associate Sean Lotz organized a project last
year to collect poems, stories and other creative writing from Mason County
residents, which resulted in two books -- the anthology "Mason County
Writes" and an animated book containing the stories "River People," and
"Rainbow Stories" by Toby Syrett. The library is sponsoring a similar project
this year to collect writings about food.
By NATALIE JOHNSON This year's theme is food. Lotz is
natalie@masoncoun~com accepting recipes, poems, essays and
stories -- any written project related
When Shelten Timberland Library to food.
associate Scan Lotz asked for submis- "I just had so much fun, I wanted an
sions for a collection of stories by local excuse to have that much fun again,"
writers, he expected a few. he said.
What he got was more than 300 pag-For many of the authors, the "Mason
es of poems and stories from 40 Mason County Writes" project was the first
County residents. The stories became time they had their stories published.
the "Mason County Writes" anthology "I got to see many of these authors
and the "River People," and "Rainbow at our launch party (and) look in their
Stories" animated book by Toby Syrett. eyes and see that thrill," Lotz said. "I
Both books are available to check want to keep doing this."
out at the Shelton Timberland Library. Submissions for the new project are
Lotz said he organized the programdue by Aug. 13. Preference will be given
last year to "prove Shelton and Mason to submissions of 3,000 words or less.
County has talent." Paper copies can be dropped off at
"We proved it conclusively," he said. the Shelton Timberland Library at 710
"There's some really good stuff. There's W. Alder St. Electronic copies can be
some really beautiful poetry." sent to Lotz at slotz@trl.org.
Last year's program was so success- For information about the project, or
ful that the library is asking for more to buy a copy of either of the books from
submissions for another anthology,last yea£s contest, email slotz@trl.org.
in
Looking for a Home
City of Shelton Animal Shelter
Adoptions cost $75, which The shelter is closed Saturday
include vaccine, wormer, spay /through Monday.
neuter and a $10 city license. New Dogs available for adoption
dogs are brought in all the time. include:
Call 427-7503 or visit the shelter at Labrador Mix M 3 yrs.
902 W. Pine St. Dogs can be viewed
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Hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 Shepherd Mix F 2yrs.
p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Kitten Rescue
This time of the year our
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STAFF REPORT
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Get ready for Big Day
in Grapeview.
The Big Day pig roast,
garage sale, open house
and 5K run/walk is sched-
uled to begin at 9 a.m.
Aug. 2 at the Grapeview
Grange and the Mason elude a second roaster
County Fire District 3this year to meet demand
Volunteer Firefightersfor the event.
Association. The Grapeview Fire
The garage sale beginsHall will be open for tours
at 9 a.m. Booth rentaland there will be an in-
costs $20. The 5K run/flated firetruck slide for
walk starts at 9:30 a.m. children.
The pig roast starts For more informa-
at 11 a.m. The menu in- tion on the run/walk and
Fire Hall at 4350 East eludes a pork sandwich, booth Tental for the ga-
Grapeview Loop Road. corn on the cob, baked '::rageSalei, call Fire Dis-
The event is co-spon- beans, coleslaw and a i: tric~ 3:at~ 275-4483 or go
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Jaylen Isaiah Harrington
Jaylen Isaiah Harrington, a boy,
was born July 2, 2014, to Mary Bearden
and Joshua Harrington of Lacey at
Capital Medical Center in Olympia. He
weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces.
Camron Wes Sandoval
Camron Wes Sandoval, a boy, was
born July 14, 2014, to Terry T. Johns
and Bobby J. Sandoval of Shelton at
Capital Medical Center in Olympia. He
weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces.
Angelina Marie LeGrand
Angelina Marie LeGrand, a girl, was
born July 10, 2014, to Teresa J. LeGrand
and Joseph LeGrand Jr. of Tenino at
Capital Medical Center in Olympia. She
weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces.
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