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\\;, Taylor 2 Joe Burgstaller Saarinen and Mark DuBois Tian Jiang The Kwon Sisters oncert asso00:iation offers programs next season rships are now being Mason County Com- Association's Season, which will in- by a six-per- a piano-tenor and a Chinese- LProfit concert associa- through its annual campaign, during members are en- and new mere- Season tickets r COncerts by world- cost $40 for for students and $95 Lo Want to join may Payable to MCCCA Avenue, Shelton, campaign head- ,graphy, 413 Avenue, from 10 March 23-26 or 10 27. up- will include tenor ith Gloria 23, 1999, the )e on January Tian Jiang on and trumpet Istaller on April Ose who join the asso- new members this a "bonus concert," the last perfor- 1998-1999 season by rs, a piano-violin 5. All of the con- the Shelton High ld Saarinen each .of experience. Du- 'lved international acadian lyric tenor since then has per- formed in recitals, operas, operet- tas and oratorios throughout the world. He's shared the operatic stage with Dame Joan Suther- land and appeared at music festi- vals in the United States and Eu- rope. Longtime concert association members will recognize Saari- nen's face; the pianist has been to Shelton twice before with the Chi- nook Trio and the Canadian Trio. A New Zealand-born Canadian, she debuted with the New Zeal- and Symphony Orchestra as a young prodigy and now tours regularly on five continents. She's produced several solo albums and collaborated with others on many more recordings. Taylor 2 is choreographer Paul Taylor's second dance company, now six years old. Taylor, a domi- nant force in dance for four de- cades, was a soloist with the Martha Graham Dance Company and performed with the New York City Ballet early in his ca- reer. Among more than 40 awards he has received are three Guggen- helm Fellowships and a Mac- Arthur Foundation Fellowship (often called the "genius award"). TAYLOR WON an Emmy Award in 1992 for Speaking in Tongues and was presented with a National Medal of Arts in a cer- emony at the White House in 1993. He formed Taylor 2 in addi- tion to his internationally re- nowned Paul Taylor Dance Com- pany, and the smaller troupe di- rected by Taylor alumna Mary Cochran is called "the next gener- ation of dancers in the Taylor tra- dition." Its dancers introduce au- diences to the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in Taylor's work. Jiang, who began studying pia- no in his native China at age 5, made his debut at age 12 at the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival. He graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and continued his stud- ies at the Juilliard School in the U.S. He has won numerous prizes in piano competitions and played in Europe, North America and the Far East. The pianist has appeared with orchestras in Houston, Los An- geles, Hong Kong, Singapore and China and played recitals in many venues including the Lin- coln Center and Carnegie Hall. Lately he has turned to compos- ing, and his "Shanghai Dream" became the theme music for the score of a Public Broadcasting System documentary about archi- tect I.M. Pei. Burgstaller offers a unique pro- gram called "The Rafael M6ndez Project" in which he celebrates the music of the famous Mexican trumpeter. In his performance here, he will not only play solo trumpet with a piano accompan- ist but will also play with local school students after working with them in residence for two days. His appearance in Shelton is part of the association's com- mitment to introducing young people to the world of music. Dur- ing the 1998-1999 season, the as- sociation sponsored free concerts at Shelton High School by a so- prano and a Gershwin pianist for selected students. BURGsTALLER started playing the trumpet at age 6 and by age 12 was a soloist with bands and at jazz clubs. By 15 he had been on national TV. Now re- siding in New York City, he tours the world with the brass and per- cussion group, Meridian Arts En- semble. Currently on the faculty of the State University of New York at Purchase, he has taught in 28 states, 11 countries and hundreds of cities on four conti- nents. Yoon and Min Kwon already have years of experience playing with symphonies even though they are youngsters. Violinist Yoon, at the age of 19, has ap- peared as a soloist with orches- tras across the United States, Canada and her native Korea. In 1997 she was the youngest win- ner of the Juilliard Concerto Competition, which resulted in her debut with the Juilliard Sym- phony at Lincoln Center. Yoon started her music studies at age 3 on the piano and began studying the violin three years later; she studies at the Juilliard School to- day. Her sister Min made her orchestral debut at the age of 12 with the Korean Symphony and the Seoul Philharmonic. She won all the major piano competitions there and in 1985 won a full scholarship to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadel- phia. Shortly thereafter she made her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra as its audition winner, and since then has been soloist with the North Carolina, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Augusta, New Jer- sey, Northeastern Pennsylvania and Venezuela symphonies. Min began her piano studies at age 3, and currently she's a doc- toral candidate at the Juilliard School, where she has taught in the Piano Minor Department. RJ's Mufflers and More 2316 Olympic Highway North 427.3581 oll your outomotive repoir needs Thinking about selling your Seller-Held Note and Deed of Trust or Real Estate Contract? Then call Contract Equities whose over 15 years in the industry helps give you top dollar for your contract. Call for a quote 426-1059 Ask for Bill Fox Port commission roundup: Port officials update financial procedures The Shelton Port Commission passed two resolutions designed to update how it pays its people and its bills. Both measures were approved Wednesday, March 10, by 3-0 votes at the suggestion of George Fox, the acting port auditor, who is employed by the Port of Olym- pia and also works for the Shelton port. One resolution gives Fox and the three elected commissioners the authority to sign checks and move money from one account to another. The commissioners are Rose Nye, George Radich and Chairman Henry Trusler. The resolution also gives the commis- sioners and Fox direct control of the port's investment accounts. THE MEASURE clarifies lines of authority at a time when there are a lot of new faces in the port offices at Sanderson Field. Two office workers quit recently and the commission is still look- ing for a port director. The resolution puts it this way: Accident info stands corrected "Whereas, the Port of Shelton has appointed several persons to tem- porary positions for the conven- ience of the Port..." The other resolution formalizes the way the port pays its people and gives the commission the fi- nal say when it comes to promo- tions, demotions, disciplinary ac- tions and pay raises based on merit. The auditor has been di- rected to prepare procedures to implement these policies. "Basically it's a way of stream- lining and rationalizing the way the payroll is paid to employees," Fox said. The new system will go into ef- fect immediately. Workers will get paid on the fifth and 20th of each month. Hourly employees are to keep a record of their hours covering two pay periods per month. MEANWHILE, THE search continues for the new port direc- tor. In response to a question from Marv Faughender, Trusler said he hopes to get things wrapped up soon. "I think we've made an agree- ment with our search committee and the public to wind this down and I believe it is our duty to do so," Trusler said. The commission is talking to the finalists from a list of 35 job applicants screened by a citizens advisory comnfittee. "I would look at more than one or two cars be- fore I bought just to make sure I got the one I wanted," Nye said. IN OTHER business last week, the commission: • Voted 3-0 to send Dave Na- deau, a maintenance worker, to a class in Ocean Shores in how to operate the port water system. "The people that handle your wa- ter system need to be trained," In- terim Port Director Norm Eveleth said. Eveleth said the port fi)und that out when the system froze up last Christmas day. • Voted 3-0 to approve $57,725 in total warrants. • Listened to the remarks of Jay Hupp of the Economic Devel- opment Council of Mason County. He talked about the city's eflbrts to protect the Shelton aquifer as required by the state's Growth Management Act. "It is coming down to what is probably going to be a very con- troversial ordinance," Hupp said, adding later, "From my perspec- tive, it is going to be a pretty on- orous burden on business." Two tow trucks were involved in a fatal car crash that took the life of Katherine I. Townsend, 46, of Shelton on March 4. The Jour- nal incorrectly indicated that only one tow truck was involved. The Washington State Patrol reports that two tow trucks re- sponded to a call about a disabled van near Kennedy Creek on Highway 101. Washington State Patrol Ser- geant Wes Stockwell said this week that Leslie K. Landis, a tow truck driver for Poages Towing, was given a traffic infraction for improper parking in the wake of an investigation of the accident. "After interviewing witnesses and examining evidence at scene, it was determined that when Lan- dis parked his truck on the inside shoulder of Highway 101, he failed to get the tow truck com- pletely off the roadway," Stock- well said. "The right rear corner of the tow truck was sticking out into the southbound lane." Townsend, he said, hit the truck and died in the ensuing multiple-vehicle accident. Don't fiddle around. For the best homeowners" insurance, come see us. Mutual o00numclaw You need more than just fire insurance You also need protection for theft, storm damage, liability coverage and much more So don't fiddle around when it comes to homeowners' insurance Let us help you find the best coverage for your needs Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. 426-3317 1535 Olympic Highway North, Shelton OLYMPIC COLLEGE Shelton We can help you open the door to your future! OLYMPIC COLLEGE SHELTON OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: • Associate/Professional/Technical Degrees And Certificates • General Office/Computer Applications • Computer Classes • Management/Accounting Programs • Early Childhood Careers • Retail/Customer Service • Health Occupations/Certified Nursing Assistant • Introduction to Trades • Flagging Certification • Adult High School Diploma • General Education Development (GED) • English As A Second Language • Citizenship Classes • New Chance/Career Exploration SPRING QUARTER BEGINS MARCH 29, 1999 • Student Support Services • On Campus Childcare • Financial Assistance • Student Employment Center Information: Call (360) 432-5400 or visit our campus at W. 937 Alpine Way, Shelton, WA 98584 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Accommodations are available for people with disabilities March 18 1 Shelton-M Journal 11 \\;, Taylor 2 Joe Burgstaller Saarinen and Mark DuBois Tian Jiang The Kwon Sisters oncert asso00:iation offers programs next season rships are now being Mason County Com- Association's Season, which will in- by a six-per- a piano-tenor and a Chinese- LProfit concert associa- through its annual campaign, during members are en- and new mere- Season tickets r COncerts by world- cost $40 for for students and $95 Lo Want to join may Payable to MCCCA Avenue, Shelton, campaign head- ,graphy, 413 Avenue, from 10 March 23-26 or 10 27. up- will include tenor ith Gloria 23, 1999, the )e on January Tian Jiang on and trumpet Istaller on April Ose who join the asso- new members this a "bonus concert," the last perfor- 1998-1999 season by rs, a piano-violin 5. All of the con- the Shelton High ld Saarinen each .of experience. Du- 'lved international acadian lyric tenor since then has per- formed in recitals, operas, operet- tas and oratorios throughout the world. He's shared the operatic stage with Dame Joan Suther- land and appeared at music festi- vals in the United States and Eu- rope. Longtime concert association members will recognize Saari- nen's face; the pianist has been to Shelton twice before with the Chi- nook Trio and the Canadian Trio. A New Zealand-born Canadian, she debuted with the New Zeal- and Symphony Orchestra as a young prodigy and now tours regularly on five continents. She's produced several solo albums and collaborated with others on many more recordings. Taylor 2 is choreographer Paul Taylor's second dance company, now six years old. Taylor, a domi- nant force in dance for four de- cades, was a soloist with the Martha Graham Dance Company and performed with the New York City Ballet early in his ca- reer. Among more than 40 awards he has received are three Guggen- helm Fellowships and a Mac- Arthur Foundation Fellowship (often called the "genius award"). TAYLOR WON an Emmy Award in 1992 for Speaking in Tongues and was presented with a National Medal of Arts in a cer- emony at the White House in 1993. He formed Taylor 2 in addi- tion to his internationally re- nowned Paul Taylor Dance Com- pany, and the smaller troupe di- rected by Taylor alumna Mary Cochran is called "the next gener- ation of dancers in the Taylor tra- dition." Its dancers introduce au- diences to the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in Taylor's work. Jiang, who began studying pia- no in his native China at age 5, made his debut at age 12 at the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival. He graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and continued his stud- ies at the Juilliard School in the U.S. He has won numerous prizes in piano competitions and played in Europe, North America and the Far East. The pianist has appeared with orchestras in Houston, Los An- geles, Hong Kong, Singapore and China and played recitals in many venues including the Lin- coln Center and Carnegie Hall. Lately he has turned to compos- ing, and his "Shanghai Dream" became the theme music for the score of a Public Broadcasting System documentary about archi- tect I.M. Pei. Burgstaller offers a unique pro- gram called "The Rafael M6ndez Project" in which he celebrates the music of the famous Mexican trumpeter. In his performance here, he will not only play solo trumpet with a piano accompan- ist but will also play with local school students after working with them in residence for two days. His appearance in Shelton is part of the association's com- mitment to introducing young people to the world of music. Dur- ing the 1998-1999 season, the as- sociation sponsored free concerts at Shelton High School by a so- prano and a Gershwin pianist for selected students. BURGsTALLER started playing the trumpet at age 6 and by age 12 was a soloist with bands and at jazz clubs. By 15 he had been on national TV. Now re- siding in New York City, he tours the world with the brass and per- cussion group, Meridian Arts En- semble. Currently on the faculty of the State University of New York at Purchase, he has taught in 28 states, 11 countries and hundreds of cities on four conti- nents. Yoon and Min Kwon already have years of experience playing with symphonies even though they are youngsters. Violinist Yoon, at the age of 19, has ap- peared as a soloist with orches- tras across the United States, Canada and her native Korea. In 1997 she was the youngest win- ner of the Juilliard Concerto Competition, which resulted in her debut with the Juilliard Sym- phony at Lincoln Center. Yoon started her music studies at age 3 on the piano and began studying the violin three years later; she studies at the Juilliard School to- day. Her sister Min made her orchestral debut at the age of 12 with the Korean Symphony and the Seoul Philharmonic. She won all the major piano competitions there and in 1985 won a full scholarship to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadel- phia. Shortly thereafter she made her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra as its audition winner, and since then has been soloist with the North Carolina, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Augusta, New Jer- sey, Northeastern Pennsylvania and Venezuela symphonies. Min began her piano studies at age 3, and currently she's a doc- toral candidate at the Juilliard School, where she has taught in the Piano Minor Department. RJ's Mufflers and More 2316 Olympic Highway North 427.3581 oll your outomotive repoir needs Thinking about selling your Seller-Held Note and Deed of Trust or Real Estate Contract? Then call Contract Equities whose over 15 years in the industry helps give you top dollar for your contract. Call for a quote 426-1059 Ask for Bill Fox Port commission roundup: Port officials update financial procedures The Shelton Port Commission passed two resolutions designed to update how it pays its people and its bills. Both measures were approved Wednesday, March 10, by 3-0 votes at the suggestion of George Fox, the acting port auditor, who is employed by the Port of Olym- pia and also works for the Shelton port. One resolution gives Fox and the three elected commissioners the authority to sign checks and move money from one account to another. The commissioners are Rose Nye, George Radich and Chairman Henry Trusler. The resolution also gives the commis- sioners and Fox direct control of the port's investment accounts. THE MEASURE clarifies lines of authority at a time when there are a lot of new faces in the port offices at Sanderson Field. Two office workers quit recently and the commission is still look- ing for a port director. The resolution puts it this way: Accident info stands corrected "Whereas, the Port of Shelton has appointed several persons to tem- porary positions for the conven- ience of the Port..." The other resolution formalizes the way the port pays its people and gives the commission the fi- nal say when it comes to promo- tions, demotions, disciplinary ac- tions and pay raises based on merit. The auditor has been di- rected to prepare procedures to implement these policies. "Basically it's a way of stream- lining and rationalizing the way the payroll is paid to employees," Fox said. The new system will go into ef- fect immediately. Workers will get paid on the fifth and 20th of each month. Hourly employees are to keep a record of their hours covering two pay periods per month. MEANWHILE, THE search continues for the new port direc- tor. In response to a question from Marv Faughender, Trusler said he hopes to get things wrapped up soon. "I think we've made an agree- ment with our search committee and the public to wind this down and I believe it is our duty to do so," Trusler said. The commission is talking to the finalists from a list of 35 job applicants screened by a citizens advisory comnfittee. "I would look at more than one or two cars be- fore I bought just to make sure I got the one I wanted," Nye said. IN OTHER business last week, the commission: • Voted 3-0 to send Dave Na- deau, a maintenance worker, to a class in Ocean Shores in how to operate the port water system. "The people that handle your wa- ter system need to be trained," In- terim Port Director Norm Eveleth said. Eveleth said the port fi)und that out when the system froze up last Christmas day. • Voted 3-0 to approve $57,725 in total warrants. • Listened to the remarks of Jay Hupp of the Economic Devel- opment Council of Mason County. He talked about the city's eflbrts to protect the Shelton aquifer as required by the state's Growth Management Act. "It is coming down to what is probably going to be a very con- troversial ordinance," Hupp said, adding later, "From my perspec- tive, it is going to be a pretty on- orous burden on business." Two tow trucks were involved in a fatal car crash that took the life of Katherine I. Townsend, 46, of Shelton on March 4. The Jour- nal incorrectly indicated that only one tow truck was involved. The Washington State Patrol reports that two tow trucks re- sponded to a call about a disabled van near Kennedy Creek on Highway 101. Washington State Patrol Ser- geant Wes Stockwell said this week that Leslie K. Landis, a tow truck driver for Poages Towing, was given a traffic infraction for improper parking in the wake of an investigation of the accident. "After interviewing witnesses and examining evidence at scene, it was determined that when Lan- dis parked his truck on the inside shoulder of Highway 101, he failed to get the tow truck com- pletely off the roadway," Stock- well said. "The right rear corner of the tow truck was sticking out into the southbound lane." Townsend, he said, hit the truck and died in the ensuing multiple-vehicle accident. Don't fiddle around. For the best homeowners" insurance, come see us. Mutual o00numclaw You need more than just fire insurance You also need protection for theft, storm damage, liability coverage and much more So don't fiddle around when it comes to homeowners' insurance Let us help you find the best coverage for your needs Arnold & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. 426-3317 1535 Olympic Highway North, Shelton OLYMPIC COLLEGE Shelton We can help you open the door to your future! OLYMPIC COLLEGE SHELTON OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: • Associate/Professional/Technical Degrees And Certificates • General Office/Computer Applications • Computer Classes • Management/Accounting Programs • Early Childhood Careers • Retail/Customer Service • Health Occupations/Certified Nursing Assistant • Introduction to Trades • Flagging Certification • Adult High School Diploma • General Education Development (GED) • English As A Second Language • Citizenship Classes • New Chance/Career Exploration SPRING QUARTER BEGINS MARCH 29, 1999 • Student Support Services • On Campus Childcare • Financial Assistance • Student Employment Center Information: Call (360) 432-5400 or visit our campus at W. 937 Alpine Way, Shelton, WA 98584 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE Accommodations are available for people with disabilities March 18 1 Shelton-M Journal 11