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Those who served us in spotlight
h (Continued from page 1.)
ave the satisfaction of knowing
that their donations are wisely
sPent."
STROZYK ALSO serves as the
president of the Kody Foundation,
which provides support for children
17 and under who have health prob-
lems. "I am proud of this veteran of
.foreign wars that lives and works
tn Our COmmunity," Buhl said.
• . With "Our Turn To Shine" as
!ts theme this year, the chamber
hosted its annual awards banquet
0n January 18 at Alderbrook Resort
and Spa. . a youth proved
SUpporting loc 1
be especially rewarding for Hood
banal Communications, reclpmnt
of the 2006 Business of the Year
award.
b After naming Rick Buechel, the
usiness owner, as the winner,
B uhl read from a letter nominating
e.conpany for the honor from Sue
aeldon, executive director of Save
0ur,0unty's"-- Kids, or SOCK.
tl0od Canal" Communications is
e responsive business I have
nost
_Ver dealt with - ibr both techni-
and/or business needs, do
They
Scredible_ service Ibr
nonprofits,"
aeldon wrote, st th m
8he went on to li e co pli-
Batary assistance the company
Ls Provided to her organization,
:lUding: installing tibet" network-
g for SOCK's 18 computer lab
)rk Stations, hosting SOCK's Web
°, and paying all of the monthly
ccsr associated with its Internet
trice in the computer lab.
SAID Hood Ca-
:ations will host any
Web site for free and
free e-mail to nonprofits.
also said the company quickly
any issues she brings to
"They are also incred-
Charitable to nonprofits with
of both gifts and money,"
continued. She said the
offers free Internet and
in computer skills on a reg-
basis.
have worked very hard
excellent and competitive
she wrote, describing the
as "professional, courteous,
and very dedicated to
customer ' "
servme.
accepting the award, Buechel
the success of his bust-
employees and nanl
Johnson, Travis and Ma-
and Mike Oblizalo in
"It's really employees
.hem that make a company,"
said.
Communications be-
the 1930s, in the same year
1 launched, he said. In 1957
bought the company.
in the business 50 years
Buechel joked. "I'd like to
ACCEPTING CONGRATULATIONS on the right from Pat-
ti Tupper is Rick Buechel of Hood Canal Communications,
the Business of the Year. On the left is Russ Denney, the
Volunteer of the Year.
thank all of you who are customers
of the canal, so we can be here an-
other 50 years."
OTHER NOMINEES for the
2006 business of the year were
Sensaria Natural Bodycare, Buhl's
office of Allstate Insurance, Penin-
sula Credit Union, Our Community
Credit Union and Timber Bowl.
These businesses qualified tbr con-
sideration by making a significant
contribution benefiting the Mason
County business community. Busi-
nesses of all sizes are eligible.
Russ Denney, a past chamber
president and current board mem-
ber, accepted the award for "Volun-
teer of the Year" for 2006. Roxanne
White had also been nominated for
the award. Those who had "given
the most" to the chamber in the
past years were considered.
"This year's winner is an invalu-
able asset to the Mason County
community. It would be hard to find
anyone more dedicated to spending
their only free time making this a
better place to live and work," Buhl
said as he announced Denney as
the winner.
Buhl said that, besides serving
as president and past president,
Denney has led the chamber's gov-
ernmental affairs committee in city,
county and legislative issues. He
has also served as chair of a task
":force focused on city infrastruc-
ture.
"HE HAS WORKED very hard
at keeping our chamber abreast of
new legislation and laws that will
affect our businesses and homes.
While holding the best interests of
Mason County first in his mind, he
remains a man of high integrity,
morals and values. I am prou d to
call him my friend," Buhl continued.
Denney owns Pantorium Cleaners
in downtown Shelton.
Several well-known local names
were listed as nominees tbr the
2006 Citizen of the Year award,
including Peg Stock of the Mason
General Hospital Foundation, Fran
Myers of Kristmas Town Kiwanis,
Lynn Busacca of Mason County Lit-
eracy, Rob Barnes of Sensaria Nat-
ural Bodycare, John Eaton of Dirt
Cheap Cycle and Hank Spaulding
of Lighthouse Electric.
Chamber president Patti Tupper
also recognized the chamber's staff,
board members and committees
and named the new board and of-
ricers for 2007. She will serve as
president and gave an update on
the search ibr a new executive di-
rector to replace Kasey Cronquist.
Tupper said the chamber has re-
ceived 22 applications for the posi-
tion and has narrowed these down
to eight candidates. After check-
ing references and conducting in-
terviews this month, the chamber
hopes to have someone in place by
March 15.
Buhl presented the chamber's
annual "Year in Review." In 2006
the chamber had 360 members and
15 trustees. The chamber's employ-
ees and volunteers expanded to
staff a visitor information center on
Hood Canal, as well as in Shelton.
IN TAKING OVER the Hood-
sport Visitor Information Center, it
reorganized the office, strengthened
its relationship with the U.S. Forest
Service, installed new equipment,
hired additional staff, established
wireless Internet access, posted
new signs and provided more infbr-
mation.
One of the most significant
changes in 2006 was its heightened
emphasis on tourism. The Mason
County Commission authorized
both the Shelton-Mason County
and North Mason chambers of com-
merce to spend up to $99,700 in
joint tourism ventures. One goal for
this year is to create and manage
a new Web site specifically target-
ing tourists. Buhl said he expects
at least $200,000 will go toward the
local tourism effort this year.
Members of the Governmental
Affairs Committee have met with
officials of the City of Shelton to
discuss the city's street program
and to work on promoting relations
between city staff" and local build-
ers. On the state level, this commit-
tee participated in Chamber Day
in Olympia and met with Mason
County delegates to the Washing-
ton Legislature. Members of this
committee also lobbied lawmakers
regarding legislation related to the
water quality of Hood Canal. They
worked on health care for small
businesses and hosted a legislative
"send-off" breakfast, among other
efforts.
REGARDING membership de-
velopment, Buhl said the chamber
significantly improved member-
ship communication and offered
new-member orientation. It also
updated its Web site at www.shel-
tonchamber.org and provided the
ChamberMaster online networking
program, featuring individual Web
site accounts. Buhl also said that
the Web site has welcomed more
than 108,000 visitors. The site had
more than ;}08,000 page views.
The chamber also conducted
surveys to rate members' feelings
about education, development, city
stormwater improvements, events
and the proposed track in Kitsap
County tbr the National Associa-
tion for Stock Car Auto Racing.
Opportunities available through
the chamber include its upcoming
trade mission to China, chances
to advertise on its improved Web
sites, sponsorships, the president's
platinum and gold membership
circles, Employment Solutions and
the Business Expo.
Buhl also acknowledged the local
businesses and organizations that
sponsored monthly chamber dinner
meetings and regular after-hours
events throughout the year.
The chamber produced 13,500
county maps and handed out 3,600
visitors guides. It also offbred
Northwest Trail passes, collected
tourism data and worked on tour-
ism advertising. It also worked on
point of contact agreements with
the Mason County Forest Festival
and the Skookum Rotary Oyster-
Fest, while maintaining and pro-
viding state and regional visitor
information literature.
"It's not all work," Buhl said, "We
have a good time as well."
Batteries
#awamseys Get Out of Debt and Stay That Way!
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
beginning February 7
UniversitYFirst Baptist Church 428 w. cota st. in Shelton
Open to the community. To register call 426-8461
FIND OUT HOW TO: • Communicate with your spouse
* Make a budget you wilt about finances.
understand and actually use. • Invest with confidence.
• Get out of debt and • Change your financial future!
stay that way,
i
attorney movini on
Continued from page 2.)
a contract with Je-
Morrissette & Associates
engineering services
The consultant will pro-
rvices for up to two days,
a week at the rate of
16 hours of scheduled
Per week, any work pro-
by the firm will be billed
rate with a fee schedule that
$28 an hour for an of-
to $162 an hour for
-raan survey crew.
Management Assis-
Look repozt the city
this week will start advertising
for a firm to provide city attor-
ney and prosecution services. The
deadline is February 23 and in-
terviews will be held on March 5.
Current City Attorney Annal-
iese Harksen is leaving the job on
February 2 and the city adminis-
tration wants to contract with an
outside law firm rather than hire
a new city attorney. Harksen said
she knows of three firms that are
interested. Meanwhile, Olympia
attorney Chris Coker will serve
as interim city attorney and at-
tend commission meetings after
Harksen leaves.
CASI *
Incredibly Discreet
While the actual size will
vary according to your
needs, this tiny all-digital
hearing aid "is big on the
features you need to start
hearing better,'" And "it's
so small, no one will notice
wearing it!"
When you're ready to hear your best,'
it makes sense to choose Miracle-Earl
"lb fully enjoy your nexx special moment, stop by one of Miracle Ear's" |,2()t)
h)cations nearest you and lind out about the big news in hearing tcchnohgy[
It's a hearing aid so small, no one will know you're wearing it. Plus, you gel all
the services Miracle--Ear' is known fin" providing:
• Free Hearing Test & Consultation "*
• Nationwide service & professionalism you can count on
• Lifetime aftercare program
We'll work with you to identify any loss you or your loved one may have and
explain how a Miracle-Ear" hearing aid lllay be able to help. You can hc c()ntident
thai you'll gel the solution that's a perfecl fil for your individual needs. It's what's
made us Lhc...D¢.nd,.:_r tt.n.¢..;.hc.j;.¢_J.t1 b_¢arj.ng¢.arz ---. and something we've been proud
to do lot nearly 6(3 years.
Save on one of our smallest
custom digital hearing aids!
] ow only
$79:5!
G(x)d ollly t¢o')l particq)ating M)fa(;l(.'-[ at" felires(;rHatives, Cotlpor) good
for I aid per customer. No othel oilers or dJScotlrlI: apply. DhcolJrlt cloe,
Ilot apply hi plioI sale's, Cash value 1/20th c(nt. ()fie[ go{fJ O0 model
AC702MC orgy. Offer expires 2/9/07
SHELTON
Miracle-Ear Center
1718 Olympic Highway N.
(Across the street from A&W)
TECH].q()LOGY
TRY THE ME900
OPEN TODAY
i It's incredibly disl;reet.
Hurry! Offers end 219/07
LACEY
Sears Hearing Aid Center
South Sound Center
651 Sleater-Kinney
(360) 427-3187
(360) 923-0464
Hearing Aid Centers
Free Recorded Message and Free Report. Call Toll Free (866) 672-0404 or, visit www.miracle-ear.com
"Hearing aids do not restore natural hearing Individual experience8 vary depending on severity of hearing loss, accuracy of evaluation, proper fit
and ability to adapt to amplification A Mtracle-Ea¢ representative can determine which models and options may be right for you **Our hearing test
and video ooscoptc inspection are always free. Hearing test is an audiometrtc test to determine proper amplification needs only These are not
medical exams or diagnoses nor are they intended to replace a physician's care, If you suspect a medical problem, please seek treatment from
your doctor. Video Otoscope not available at all locations. 1'Actual size may vary.
2007 Mlrac.le-Eer Inc 11017ROI-A. 3'10
Thursday, February 1,2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9
Those who served us in spotlight
h (Continued from page 1.)
ave the satisfaction of knowing
that their donations are wisely
sPent."
STROZYK ALSO serves as the
president of the Kody Foundation,
which provides support for children
17 and under who have health prob-
lems. "I am proud of this veteran of
.foreign wars that lives and works
tn Our COmmunity," Buhl said.
• . With "Our Turn To Shine" as
!ts theme this year, the chamber
hosted its annual awards banquet
0n January 18 at Alderbrook Resort
and Spa. . a youth proved
SUpporting loc 1
be especially rewarding for Hood
banal Communications, reclpmnt
of the 2006 Business of the Year
award.
b After naming Rick Buechel, the
usiness owner, as the winner,
B uhl read from a letter nominating
e.conpany for the honor from Sue
aeldon, executive director of Save
0ur,0unty's"-- Kids, or SOCK.
tl0od Canal" Communications is
e responsive business I have
nost
_Ver dealt with - ibr both techni-
and/or business needs, do
They
Scredible_ service Ibr
nonprofits,"
aeldon wrote, st th m
8he went on to li e co pli-
Batary assistance the company
Ls Provided to her organization,
:lUding: installing tibet" network-
g for SOCK's 18 computer lab
)rk Stations, hosting SOCK's Web
°, and paying all of the monthly
ccsr associated with its Internet
trice in the computer lab.
SAID Hood Ca-
:ations will host any
Web site for free and
free e-mail to nonprofits.
also said the company quickly
any issues she brings to
"They are also incred-
Charitable to nonprofits with
of both gifts and money,"
continued. She said the
offers free Internet and
in computer skills on a reg-
basis.
have worked very hard
excellent and competitive
she wrote, describing the
as "professional, courteous,
and very dedicated to
customer ' "
servme.
accepting the award, Buechel
the success of his bust-
employees and nanl
Johnson, Travis and Ma-
and Mike Oblizalo in
"It's really employees
.hem that make a company,"
said.
Communications be-
the 1930s, in the same year
1 launched, he said. In 1957
bought the company.
in the business 50 years
Buechel joked. "I'd like to
ACCEPTING CONGRATULATIONS on the right from Pat-
ti Tupper is Rick Buechel of Hood Canal Communications,
the Business of the Year. On the left is Russ Denney, the
Volunteer of the Year.
thank all of you who are customers
of the canal, so we can be here an-
other 50 years."
OTHER NOMINEES for the
2006 business of the year were
Sensaria Natural Bodycare, Buhl's
office of Allstate Insurance, Penin-
sula Credit Union, Our Community
Credit Union and Timber Bowl.
These businesses qualified tbr con-
sideration by making a significant
contribution benefiting the Mason
County business community. Busi-
nesses of all sizes are eligible.
Russ Denney, a past chamber
president and current board mem-
ber, accepted the award for "Volun-
teer of the Year" for 2006. Roxanne
White had also been nominated for
the award. Those who had "given
the most" to the chamber in the
past years were considered.
"This year's winner is an invalu-
able asset to the Mason County
community. It would be hard to find
anyone more dedicated to spending
their only free time making this a
better place to live and work," Buhl
said as he announced Denney as
the winner.
Buhl said that, besides serving
as president and past president,
Denney has led the chamber's gov-
ernmental affairs committee in city,
county and legislative issues. He
has also served as chair of a task
":force focused on city infrastruc-
ture.
"HE HAS WORKED very hard
at keeping our chamber abreast of
new legislation and laws that will
affect our businesses and homes.
While holding the best interests of
Mason County first in his mind, he
remains a man of high integrity,
morals and values. I am prou d to
call him my friend," Buhl continued.
Denney owns Pantorium Cleaners
in downtown Shelton.
Several well-known local names
were listed as nominees tbr the
2006 Citizen of the Year award,
including Peg Stock of the Mason
General Hospital Foundation, Fran
Myers of Kristmas Town Kiwanis,
Lynn Busacca of Mason County Lit-
eracy, Rob Barnes of Sensaria Nat-
ural Bodycare, John Eaton of Dirt
Cheap Cycle and Hank Spaulding
of Lighthouse Electric.
Chamber president Patti Tupper
also recognized the chamber's staff,
board members and committees
and named the new board and of-
ricers for 2007. She will serve as
president and gave an update on
the search ibr a new executive di-
rector to replace Kasey Cronquist.
Tupper said the chamber has re-
ceived 22 applications for the posi-
tion and has narrowed these down
to eight candidates. After check-
ing references and conducting in-
terviews this month, the chamber
hopes to have someone in place by
March 15.
Buhl presented the chamber's
annual "Year in Review." In 2006
the chamber had 360 members and
15 trustees. The chamber's employ-
ees and volunteers expanded to
staff a visitor information center on
Hood Canal, as well as in Shelton.
IN TAKING OVER the Hood-
sport Visitor Information Center, it
reorganized the office, strengthened
its relationship with the U.S. Forest
Service, installed new equipment,
hired additional staff, established
wireless Internet access, posted
new signs and provided more infbr-
mation.
One of the most significant
changes in 2006 was its heightened
emphasis on tourism. The Mason
County Commission authorized
both the Shelton-Mason County
and North Mason chambers of com-
merce to spend up to $99,700 in
joint tourism ventures. One goal for
this year is to create and manage
a new Web site specifically target-
ing tourists. Buhl said he expects
at least $200,000 will go toward the
local tourism effort this year.
Members of the Governmental
Affairs Committee have met with
officials of the City of Shelton to
discuss the city's street program
and to work on promoting relations
between city staff" and local build-
ers. On the state level, this commit-
tee participated in Chamber Day
in Olympia and met with Mason
County delegates to the Washing-
ton Legislature. Members of this
committee also lobbied lawmakers
regarding legislation related to the
water quality of Hood Canal. They
worked on health care for small
businesses and hosted a legislative
"send-off" breakfast, among other
efforts.
REGARDING membership de-
velopment, Buhl said the chamber
significantly improved member-
ship communication and offered
new-member orientation. It also
updated its Web site at www.shel-
tonchamber.org and provided the
ChamberMaster online networking
program, featuring individual Web
site accounts. Buhl also said that
the Web site has welcomed more
than 108,000 visitors. The site had
more than ;}08,000 page views.
The chamber also conducted
surveys to rate members' feelings
about education, development, city
stormwater improvements, events
and the proposed track in Kitsap
County tbr the National Associa-
tion for Stock Car Auto Racing.
Opportunities available through
the chamber include its upcoming
trade mission to China, chances
to advertise on its improved Web
sites, sponsorships, the president's
platinum and gold membership
circles, Employment Solutions and
the Business Expo.
Buhl also acknowledged the local
businesses and organizations that
sponsored monthly chamber dinner
meetings and regular after-hours
events throughout the year.
The chamber produced 13,500
county maps and handed out 3,600
visitors guides. It also offbred
Northwest Trail passes, collected
tourism data and worked on tour-
ism advertising. It also worked on
point of contact agreements with
the Mason County Forest Festival
and the Skookum Rotary Oyster-
Fest, while maintaining and pro-
viding state and regional visitor
information literature.
"It's not all work," Buhl said, "We
have a good time as well."
Batteries
#awamseys Get Out of Debt and Stay That Way!
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
beginning February 7
UniversitYFirst Baptist Church 428 w. cota st. in Shelton
Open to the community. To register call 426-8461
FIND OUT HOW TO: • Communicate with your spouse
* Make a budget you wilt about finances.
understand and actually use. • Invest with confidence.
• Get out of debt and • Change your financial future!
stay that way,
i
attorney movini on
Continued from page 2.)
a contract with Je-
Morrissette & Associates
engineering services
The consultant will pro-
rvices for up to two days,
a week at the rate of
16 hours of scheduled
Per week, any work pro-
by the firm will be billed
rate with a fee schedule that
$28 an hour for an of-
to $162 an hour for
-raan survey crew.
Management Assis-
Look repozt the city
this week will start advertising
for a firm to provide city attor-
ney and prosecution services. The
deadline is February 23 and in-
terviews will be held on March 5.
Current City Attorney Annal-
iese Harksen is leaving the job on
February 2 and the city adminis-
tration wants to contract with an
outside law firm rather than hire
a new city attorney. Harksen said
she knows of three firms that are
interested. Meanwhile, Olympia
attorney Chris Coker will serve
as interim city attorney and at-
tend commission meetings after
Harksen leaves.
CASI *
Incredibly Discreet
While the actual size will
vary according to your
needs, this tiny all-digital
hearing aid "is big on the
features you need to start
hearing better,'" And "it's
so small, no one will notice
wearing it!"
When you're ready to hear your best,'
it makes sense to choose Miracle-Earl
"lb fully enjoy your nexx special moment, stop by one of Miracle Ear's" |,2()t)
h)cations nearest you and lind out about the big news in hearing tcchnohgy[
It's a hearing aid so small, no one will know you're wearing it. Plus, you gel all
the services Miracle--Ear' is known fin" providing:
• Free Hearing Test & Consultation "*
• Nationwide service & professionalism you can count on
• Lifetime aftercare program
We'll work with you to identify any loss you or your loved one may have and
explain how a Miracle-Ear" hearing aid lllay be able to help. You can hc c()ntident
thai you'll gel the solution that's a perfecl fil for your individual needs. It's what's
made us Lhc...D¢.nd,.:_r tt.n.¢..;.hc.j;.¢_J.t1 b_¢arj.ng¢.arz ---. and something we've been proud
to do lot nearly 6(3 years.
Save on one of our smallest
custom digital hearing aids!
] ow only
$79:5!
G(x)d ollly t¢o')l particq)ating M)fa(;l(.'-[ at" felires(;rHatives, Cotlpor) good
for I aid per customer. No othel oilers or dJScotlrlI: apply. DhcolJrlt cloe,
Ilot apply hi plioI sale's, Cash value 1/20th c(nt. ()fie[ go{fJ O0 model
AC702MC orgy. Offer expires 2/9/07
SHELTON
Miracle-Ear Center
1718 Olympic Highway N.
(Across the street from A&W)
TECH].q()LOGY
TRY THE ME900
OPEN TODAY
i It's incredibly disl;reet.
Hurry! Offers end 219/07
LACEY
Sears Hearing Aid Center
South Sound Center
651 Sleater-Kinney
(360) 427-3187
(360) 923-0464
Hearing Aid Centers
Free Recorded Message and Free Report. Call Toll Free (866) 672-0404 or, visit www.miracle-ear.com
"Hearing aids do not restore natural hearing Individual experience8 vary depending on severity of hearing loss, accuracy of evaluation, proper fit
and ability to adapt to amplification A Mtracle-Ea¢ representative can determine which models and options may be right for you **Our hearing test
and video ooscoptc inspection are always free. Hearing test is an audiometrtc test to determine proper amplification needs only These are not
medical exams or diagnoses nor are they intended to replace a physician's care, If you suspect a medical problem, please seek treatment from
your doctor. Video Otoscope not available at all locations. 1'Actual size may vary.
2007 Mlrac.le-Eer Inc 11017ROI-A. 3'10
Thursday, February 1,2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9