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00lrrest warrants Warrants were issued for the fol- lowing people who failed to appear ibr proceedings in Mason County Superior Court: Shawn Patrick Parker, $15,666.07: Steven Jeff Peterson, $20,000; David Rich- ard Bush, $10,000; Michael Todd Seybold, $5,000; Mary Elizabeth Mosier, $5,000; Erica Richelle Robertson, $5,000; and Robert Allen Sawyer, $2,140.90. City to quiz Taylor's replacement in public The Shelton City Commission has begun the process to fill the vacancy created by the resigna- tion, effective March 20, of Com- missioner of Finance and Account- ing Richard Taylor. Taylor announced his pending resignation after accepting the post of executive director of the Shelton-Mason County Cham- ber of Commerce. The other two commissioners said Monday they hoped to fill his post by March 26. At Monday's workshop session, Mayor John Tarrant and Com- missioner of Public Works Dawn Pannell heard from City Admin- istrator Dave O'Leary about pro- posed plans for announcing the vacancy and choosing among ap- plicants. The commissioners not- ed that an applicant must have lived in the city for 30 days prior to applying. Plans include advertising the vacancy and providing would- be applicants with a form to fill out, including two questions, one about experiences that would be relevant to the post and one about the challenges facing the city. commissioners will intervie plicants in a forum they said be open to public attendance, i: The city commission hasa treat and work session schLU.Tj for March 30, and they indi_ Monday that they hope to their new counterpart on !:!i for that event. Where caring counts. Feel the difference.T" orfunih'e5 I Thanks to the generous support of Ron Slade of "Trueshine Autobody, :! Paint & Graphics", Treasures Thrift Store has new graphics on its collection truck. Sandy Jackson, Treasures' manager, enjoys the view of the new graphics from the cab of the "new" truck. Ron donated more than $1,500 worth of labor and supplies. Treasures Thrift Store is a part of the Sandy Jackson, Treasures' manager, views the new lettering and graphics. Mason General Hospital Foundation. All proceeds go towards the purchase of medical equipment for Public Hospital District No. I. m The next "Living Well With Diabetes" class offered by Mason General Hospital is set for Tuesday to Thursday, April 17, 18, and 19, from 9 a.m. until noon in the Ellinor Room at MGH. According to Ste Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes educator and coordinator of the class, "Diabetes self-management can be improved with proper knowledge and skills, and most people with diabetes can lead a healthy, active life." MGH has a team of healthcare providers that teach the class. Studies show that effective self- management of the disease is beneficial for the patient and their family. Content of the class includes diabetes diagnosis, proper meal planning, diabetes medications, exercise, prevention and treatment of complications, stress management, living with diabetes, and the use of support people and a healthcare team. To register call Mrs. Barwick at (360) 426-161 I, ext. 3301 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301). m The 6th "Cooking with Xtnh" is being presented by Mason General Hospital's Sherwood Guild in Shelton. This popular event features gourmet ChefXinh Dwelley, of Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, Shelton. Xinh, one of the Mason County 2006 American Businesswomen of the Year, has appeared on PBS television, in Sunset Magazine, and had the honor of demonstrating oyster shucking and preparation to the late Julia Child, gourmet chef. She has won praise from restaurant critics all over the northwest. The evening will begin with Xinh demonstrating the preparation of two of her well known dishes and a demonstration of oyster shucking by this "Ten-Time National Champion" shucker. She will also give a brief talk on the various types of oysters available locally, and guests will have an opportunity to sample local oysters provided by Taylor Shellfish Farms, Inc. Following the demonstrations, guests will be served a complete dinner prepared by Xinh with complimentary wine or beer and dessert. The event will be held at the Shelton restaurant on two nights - March 25 or 26. Tickets are available by calling (360) 427-4522. The price per person is $50, with all proceeds benefiting Mason General Hospital. Event: "Cooking with Xinh" Place: Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, 3rd Street and Railroad Avenue, Shelton Date: Sunday, March.25 or Monday, March 26, 2007 Time: 6 p.m. Continuing Education classes offered for Mason General Hospital employees, medical staff and the community during March: • Orientation for New Employees • Basic Life Support Certification Course for Mason General Staff • Strong Perifax for OB Staff • Annual Clinical Staff Safety Education • Online Cognitive Skills Development for Clinical Staff • Mock Adult Code Blue Skills for Clinical Staff • Basic Cardiac Life Support Course for the Community • Mock Pediatric Code Blue Skills • Mock Neonatal Code Blue Skills • Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Experienced Providers • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course • Neonatal Resuscitation for OB/Nursery Staff • New Computer System (Kronos) Ongoing Training • Region-Wide Consortium Critical Access Trauma Training • Olympic Nursing Student Orientation • Professional Assault Crisis Training & Restraint Certification for Emergency Department Staff For more information, contact Tom DiDonna, R.N., MGH education director, at (360) 427-3609 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614). • Congratulations to MGH "Employee of the Month" for MarCh - Tabatha Fair, diagnostic imaging. • Treasures Thrift Store recognized "Volunteers of the Month": January - Gaff Johnston; February - Teresa Chamberlain and Morgan Jennings. Congratulations! J The Karen Hilburn Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund is continually seeking to help women with medical expenses for diagnosis and treatment of breast or cervical cancer at MGH. Local women who may be eligible to receive the assistance should call Women's Health at MGH at (360) 427-3648 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614, and ask for Women's Health in DiagnostiC Imaging). J S' !I ฎ e CPR Class Set e overwhelmin( iii',,  :he February CP :;: another class has Wednesday, March 6 to 9 in the Call (360) 426-1611, ext. (from Belfair (360) 275-8 Our Mission Statement We take every possible ,fr  ;-;" ;-;';-_.. action to protect and [.,... promote the health of the .r people in Mason County while ( extending respect and compassion as we serve each individual. .... ral Ho "tal ,:,. ,:, 00,Mason Gene spl rice. TM Oakland Bay Pediatrics • North Mason Medical Clinic ฐ Mason County Eye Clinic Operated by Public Hospital District No. 1 * Shelton, Washington TTY/TDD: (360) 427-9593 • Equal Opportunity Provider Translation Services Provided • Se bahia esparol MGH (360)426-1611 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614) OBP (360) 426-3102 NMMC (360) 275-4084 (from Shelton (360) 426-8405) MCEC (360) 426-8717 Mason General Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations MGH's Visiting Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., daily. Page 30 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 1,2007 00lrrest warrants Warrants were issued for the fol- lowing people who failed to appear ibr proceedings in Mason County Superior Court: Shawn Patrick Parker, $15,666.07: Steven Jeff Peterson, $20,000; David Rich- ard Bush, $10,000; Michael Todd Seybold, $5,000; Mary Elizabeth Mosier, $5,000; Erica Richelle Robertson, $5,000; and Robert Allen Sawyer, $2,140.90. City to quiz Taylor's replacement in public The Shelton City Commission has begun the process to fill the vacancy created by the resigna- tion, effective March 20, of Com- missioner of Finance and Account- ing Richard Taylor. Taylor announced his pending resignation after accepting the post of executive director of the Shelton-Mason County Cham- ber of Commerce. The other two commissioners said Monday they hoped to fill his post by March 26. At Monday's workshop session, Mayor John Tarrant and Com- missioner of Public Works Dawn Pannell heard from City Admin- istrator Dave O'Leary about pro- posed plans for announcing the vacancy and choosing among ap- plicants. The commissioners not- ed that an applicant must have lived in the city for 30 days prior to applying. Plans include advertising the vacancy and providing would- be applicants with a form to fill out, including two questions, one about experiences that would be relevant to the post and one about the challenges facing the city. commissioners will intervie plicants in a forum they said be open to public attendance, i: The city commission hasa treat and work session schLU.Tj for March 30, and they indi_ Monday that they hope to their new counterpart on !:!i for that event. Where caring counts. Feel the difference.T" orfunih'e5 I Thanks to the generous support of Ron Slade of "Trueshine Autobody, :! Paint & Graphics", Treasures Thrift Store has new graphics on its collection truck. Sandy Jackson, Treasures' manager, enjoys the view of the new graphics from the cab of the "new" truck. Ron donated more than $1,500 worth of labor and supplies. Treasures Thrift Store is a part of the Sandy Jackson, Treasures' manager, views the new lettering and graphics. Mason General Hospital Foundation. All proceeds go towards the purchase of medical equipment for Public Hospital District No. I. m The next "Living Well With Diabetes" class offered by Mason General Hospital is set for Tuesday to Thursday, April 17, 18, and 19, from 9 a.m. until noon in the Ellinor Room at MGH. According to Ste Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes educator and coordinator of the class, "Diabetes self-management can be improved with proper knowledge and skills, and most people with diabetes can lead a healthy, active life." MGH has a team of healthcare providers that teach the class. Studies show that effective self- management of the disease is beneficial for the patient and their family. Content of the class includes diabetes diagnosis, proper meal planning, diabetes medications, exercise, prevention and treatment of complications, stress management, living with diabetes, and the use of support people and a healthcare team. To register call Mrs. Barwick at (360) 426-161 I, ext. 3301 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301). m The 6th "Cooking with Xtnh" is being presented by Mason General Hospital's Sherwood Guild in Shelton. This popular event features gourmet ChefXinh Dwelley, of Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, Shelton. Xinh, one of the Mason County 2006 American Businesswomen of the Year, has appeared on PBS television, in Sunset Magazine, and had the honor of demonstrating oyster shucking and preparation to the late Julia Child, gourmet chef. She has won praise from restaurant critics all over the northwest. The evening will begin with Xinh demonstrating the preparation of two of her well known dishes and a demonstration of oyster shucking by this "Ten-Time National Champion" shucker. She will also give a brief talk on the various types of oysters available locally, and guests will have an opportunity to sample local oysters provided by Taylor Shellfish Farms, Inc. Following the demonstrations, guests will be served a complete dinner prepared by Xinh with complimentary wine or beer and dessert. The event will be held at the Shelton restaurant on two nights - March 25 or 26. Tickets are available by calling (360) 427-4522. The price per person is $50, with all proceeds benefiting Mason General Hospital. Event: "Cooking with Xinh" Place: Xinh's Clam and Oyster House, 3rd Street and Railroad Avenue, Shelton Date: Sunday, March.25 or Monday, March 26, 2007 Time: 6 p.m. Continuing Education classes offered for Mason General Hospital employees, medical staff and the community during March: • Orientation for New Employees • Basic Life Support Certification Course for Mason General Staff • Strong Perifax for OB Staff • Annual Clinical Staff Safety Education • Online Cognitive Skills Development for Clinical Staff • Mock Adult Code Blue Skills for Clinical Staff • Basic Cardiac Life Support Course for the Community • Mock Pediatric Code Blue Skills • Mock Neonatal Code Blue Skills • Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Experienced Providers • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course • Neonatal Resuscitation for OB/Nursery Staff • New Computer System (Kronos) Ongoing Training • Region-Wide Consortium Critical Access Trauma Training • Olympic Nursing Student Orientation • Professional Assault Crisis Training & Restraint Certification for Emergency Department Staff For more information, contact Tom DiDonna, R.N., MGH education director, at (360) 427-3609 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614). • Congratulations to MGH "Employee of the Month" for MarCh - Tabatha Fair, diagnostic imaging. • Treasures Thrift Store recognized "Volunteers of the Month": January - Gaff Johnston; February - Teresa Chamberlain and Morgan Jennings. Congratulations! J The Karen Hilburn Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund is continually seeking to help women with medical expenses for diagnosis and treatment of breast or cervical cancer at MGH. Local women who may be eligible to receive the assistance should call Women's Health at MGH at (360) 427-3648 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614, and ask for Women's Health in DiagnostiC Imaging). J S' !I ฎ e CPR Class Set e overwhelmin( iii',,  :he February CP :;: another class has Wednesday, March 6 to 9 in the Call (360) 426-1611, ext. (from Belfair (360) 275-8 Our Mission Statement We take every possible ,fr  ;-;" ;-;';-_.. action to protect and [.,... promote the health of the .r people in Mason County while ( extending respect and compassion as we serve each individual. .... ral Ho "tal ,:,. ,:, 00,Mason Gene spl rice. TM Oakland Bay Pediatrics • North Mason Medical Clinic ฐ Mason County Eye Clinic Operated by Public Hospital District No. 1 * Shelton, Washington TTY/TDD: (360) 427-9593 • Equal Opportunity Provider Translation Services Provided • Se bahia esparol MGH (360)426-1611 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614) OBP (360) 426-3102 NMMC (360) 275-4084 (from Shelton (360) 426-8405) MCEC (360) 426-8717 Mason General Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations MGH's Visiting Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., daily. Page 30 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 1,2007