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"n God's Love 1 Action Habitat for Humanity of Mason County :3 60-42 6-8134 READY TO TURN dirt on the latest building project of Habitat for Hu- manity are, from left to right: Henry Biernacki of Habitat; Bill Sleep of Thrivent for Lutherans; and two of the future occupants of the home, Vivian Bates and one of her children, Dezaray Farrow. Lutherans giving boost to Habitat for Humanity The sun came out to brighten the double celebration for Habitat for Humanity of Mason County families on Sunday. In a double ceremony, volunteers started a house and completed a house in the same day. It wasn't the same house; nev- ertheless, it was exciting lbr both fhmilies. The home of Terresa Morris and her sons Chris, Gage and Bryce was dedicated on Sunday in a ceremony officiated by Pas- tor Jack Keith of the Hood Canal Community Church. This home in Shorecrest is the 12th house that has been completed by the Habitat volunteers and partners in Mason County. So many friends and family members came to celebrate the dedication of the new house that well-wishers overflowed onto the front porch and looked and lis- tened through the front window. Mount Olive to he)st Holy Week services Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Shelton will hold five special services during Holy Week. A Maundy Thursday service with communion will begin at 7 p.m. April 5. Good Friday services of darkness will be held at noon and 7 p.m. April 6. The Longest Night, a small-cast play by Audrey Surma, will conclude the service that night. It features an imaginary dis- cussion among John, Mary, mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene after the crucifixion, exploring the emotions of Jesus' mother. Mount Olive will celebrate Easter with two services Easter Sun- day, April 8: a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. and another service at 10:30 a.m. The youth of the congregation will serve a breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Mount Olive is at 206 East Wyandotte Avenue. For more infer- Easter carnival next weekend. Complete with cotton candy, eggs, cupcake decorating, ice cream bars and activities, the event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. It will take place at the Moose hall, 741 SE Craig Road in Shelton. mation, call 426-6353. Calvary Fellowship , to gather by lake Calvary Fellowship will have an outdoor Easter Sunrise service starting at 6 a.m. on April 8 at the Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp. Ttiis will be tbllowed by a gervice at 10 a.m. in the church build- ing near the interchange of Highway 101 and Shelton-Matlock Road on Shelton s west end. Call 426-7021. tbr information. Moose schedule Easter carnival The Shelton Moose will host an 400 pounds of these tabs, to help families of children with health needs. On Monday, April 2, the Moose will host a free dinner featuring hamburgers, pop and fries for children with special needs. This will also take place at the Moose hall. Just prior to the Morris house dedication, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 14th Habitat home took place just a few blocks away in Shorecrest. Thrivent Fi- nancial for Lutherans has formed a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build a home with the Bates thmily. Vivian Bates and her two older children, Devin and Dezaray, wielded gold-painted shovels and broke ground for their new home. Through a grant from Thrivent, 65 percent of the cost of build- ing the Bateses' home has been pledged. Volunteers from Mount Olive Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church have pledged the hours necessary to build the home over the summer. In addi- tion, the Lutherans, some of whom are Thrivent members, will pony Realtors group: Housing prices are higher here Housing prices in Mason Coun- ty were higher in February, ac- cording to an association of people in the real-estate industry. Each month the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reports on the buying and selling of homes in Mason and 18 other counties in the state, mostly west of the mountains. The report on last month's market indicates that the median price of the 51 homes sold in February in Mason County was $192,400. The median price is the price of a home in the middle of the pack, with half selling for more and half selling for less. It is a benchmark for most home buyers because it tends to discount the effect on the market of homes that are run down or very expensive. Last month's median was 21.3 percent higher than the median recorded in February of last year. A more modest increase was detected in the average price of homes. Last month saw an aver- age sale price of $224,399, which is 5.6 percent higher than the average price fetched by the 78 homes that were bought and sold in Mason County in February 2006. Another 84 sales were pending as they closed the books on Feb- ruary, this compared to 99 lp €, ing sales listed in February of l• year. Sales pending last m0n had a median price of $242,.,' compared to a median of $240,9b'/ in February 2006. Last month there were 125 . listings with an average priCe $311,318 which amounts to $.' million in asking value. I The 105 homes that have b bought and sold in Mason Co ]!i I through the first two months this year fetched an average pl • of $240,079, and that adds uP  $25.2 million in market vailS' This compares to a market val$ of $31.3 million for the 147 ho that were bought and sold l, through the first two months  last year. Water board has need of members Mason County is seeking ildi'] p viduals who are interested in fill1  ing two unexpired terms on tY Mason County Water ConserVa I- cy Board. Applications may be obtain  from the Mason County Commi| sioners' Office at 411 North Fitl . Street in Shelton, orby callidJ k,: 427-9670, Extension 419. Alignments • Brakes • Suspensions up 10 to 15 percent of the build- ing cost. The Bates family is re- sponsible for contributing "sweat equity" hours, making the project a partnership of family, churches and Habitat. Volunteers from Christ Luther- an in Belfair and members of the Lutheran congregation housed in the Washington Corrections Cen- ter will also help to raise funds and provide support to the Habitat project. Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has need of land, volun- teers, monetary contributions and gifts in-kind. For information or to offer help, call 426-7664. We Service: • Cars * Trucks • Semis • RV's • Trailers 3108 29th Ave. SW #101 Tumwater| sT Moo F. sp00- 360- 943-8136 Marlene "laylor, CLU Spring is the time to think about Health Insurance for individuals or  small groups. Stop in for a free review or quote. 104 E. "D" St. #1 Shelton, WA 98584 360-427-1989 * 360-426-5595 marlene@marlenetaylorinsurance.cor0 ! An in-county subscription ! brings you the news for ! only 59 cents per week. The Moose hope to raise money From 4:30 to 6 p.m. every to support the Ronald McDonald Wednesday, the Shelton Family II fund. To finance this effort, mem- Moose will offbr a taco bar. Pro- I'd like a one year subscription mailed to the following address: bers are collecting pop, soup and ceeds from this program will ben- II Name: all can tabs. Their goal is to reach efit local children's programs. D II Address: II City: State: Zip: II ’ ) $31 in County ;) $45 Elma or Bremerton address AUTOMOTIVF: I () $45 in Washington State O $55 out of state The Professionals II Mail with check to: TlwJournal The choice of people who are particular about their cars! P() Box 430 2033 Olympic Highway North 426-1467 II Shchon, WA 98584 Shelton, WA 98584 Dan Moldenhauer, owner ill IIIIB atom Bail IBIB IIIalB IIIBII mm BIB EBB IBm BEll 1 B reel atom imm mile Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 29, 2007 "n God's Love 1 Action Habitat for Humanity of Mason County :3 60-42 6-8134 READY TO TURN dirt on the latest building project of Habitat for Hu- manity are, from left to right: Henry Biernacki of Habitat; Bill Sleep of Thrivent for Lutherans; and two of the future occupants of the home, Vivian Bates and one of her children, Dezaray Farrow. Lutherans giving boost to Habitat for Humanity The sun came out to brighten the double celebration for Habitat for Humanity of Mason County families on Sunday. In a double ceremony, volunteers started a house and completed a house in the same day. It wasn't the same house; nev- ertheless, it was exciting lbr both fhmilies. The home of Terresa Morris and her sons Chris, Gage and Bryce was dedicated on Sunday in a ceremony officiated by Pas- tor Jack Keith of the Hood Canal Community Church. This home in Shorecrest is the 12th house that has been completed by the Habitat volunteers and partners in Mason County. So many friends and family members came to celebrate the dedication of the new house that well-wishers overflowed onto the front porch and looked and lis- tened through the front window. Mount Olive to he)st Holy Week services Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Shelton will hold five special services during Holy Week. A Maundy Thursday service with communion will begin at 7 p.m. April 5. Good Friday services of darkness will be held at noon and 7 p.m. April 6. The Longest Night, a small-cast play by Audrey Surma, will conclude the service that night. It features an imaginary dis- cussion among John, Mary, mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene after the crucifixion, exploring the emotions of Jesus' mother. Mount Olive will celebrate Easter with two services Easter Sun- day, April 8: a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. and another service at 10:30 a.m. The youth of the congregation will serve a breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Mount Olive is at 206 East Wyandotte Avenue. For more infer- Easter carnival next weekend. Complete with cotton candy, eggs, cupcake decorating, ice cream bars and activities, the event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. It will take place at the Moose hall, 741 SE Craig Road in Shelton. mation, call 426-6353. Calvary Fellowship , to gather by lake Calvary Fellowship will have an outdoor Easter Sunrise service starting at 6 a.m. on April 8 at the Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp. Ttiis will be tbllowed by a gervice at 10 a.m. in the church build- ing near the interchange of Highway 101 and Shelton-Matlock Road on Shelton s west end. Call 426-7021. tbr information. Moose schedule Easter carnival The Shelton Moose will host an 400 pounds of these tabs, to help families of children with health needs. On Monday, April 2, the Moose will host a free dinner featuring hamburgers, pop and fries for children with special needs. This will also take place at the Moose hall. Just prior to the Morris house dedication, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 14th Habitat home took place just a few blocks away in Shorecrest. Thrivent Fi- nancial for Lutherans has formed a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build a home with the Bates thmily. Vivian Bates and her two older children, Devin and Dezaray, wielded gold-painted shovels and broke ground for their new home. Through a grant from Thrivent, 65 percent of the cost of build- ing the Bateses' home has been pledged. Volunteers from Mount Olive Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church have pledged the hours necessary to build the home over the summer. In addi- tion, the Lutherans, some of whom are Thrivent members, will pony Realtors group: Housing prices are higher here Housing prices in Mason Coun- ty were higher in February, ac- cording to an association of people in the real-estate industry. Each month the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reports on the buying and selling of homes in Mason and 18 other counties in the state, mostly west of the mountains. The report on last month's market indicates that the median price of the 51 homes sold in February in Mason County was $192,400. The median price is the price of a home in the middle of the pack, with half selling for more and half selling for less. It is a benchmark for most home buyers because it tends to discount the effect on the market of homes that are run down or very expensive. Last month's median was 21.3 percent higher than the median recorded in February of last year. A more modest increase was detected in the average price of homes. Last month saw an aver- age sale price of $224,399, which is 5.6 percent higher than the average price fetched by the 78 homes that were bought and sold in Mason County in February 2006. Another 84 sales were pending as they closed the books on Feb- ruary, this compared to 99 lp €, ing sales listed in February of l• year. Sales pending last m0n had a median price of $242,.,' compared to a median of $240,9b'/ in February 2006. Last month there were 125 . listings with an average priCe $311,318 which amounts to $.' million in asking value. I The 105 homes that have b bought and sold in Mason Co ]!i I through the first two months this year fetched an average pl • of $240,079, and that adds uP  $25.2 million in market vailS' This compares to a market val$ of $31.3 million for the 147 ho that were bought and sold l, through the first two months  last year. Water board has need of members Mason County is seeking ildi'] p viduals who are interested in fill1  ing two unexpired terms on tY Mason County Water ConserVa I- cy Board. Applications may be obtain  from the Mason County Commi| sioners' Office at 411 North Fitl . Street in Shelton, orby callidJ k,: 427-9670, Extension 419. Alignments • Brakes • Suspensions up 10 to 15 percent of the build- ing cost. The Bates family is re- sponsible for contributing "sweat equity" hours, making the project a partnership of family, churches and Habitat. Volunteers from Christ Luther- an in Belfair and members of the Lutheran congregation housed in the Washington Corrections Cen- ter will also help to raise funds and provide support to the Habitat project. Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has need of land, volun- teers, monetary contributions and gifts in-kind. For information or to offer help, call 426-7664. We Service: • Cars * Trucks • Semis • RV's • Trailers 3108 29th Ave. SW #101 Tumwater| sT Moo F. sp00- 360- 943-8136 Marlene "laylor, CLU Spring is the time to think about Health Insurance for individuals or  small groups. Stop in for a free review or quote. 104 E. "D" St. #1 Shelton, WA 98584 360-427-1989 * 360-426-5595 marlene@marlenetaylorinsurance.cor0 ! An in-county subscription ! brings you the news for ! only 59 cents per week. The Moose hope to raise money From 4:30 to 6 p.m. every to support the Ronald McDonald Wednesday, the Shelton Family II fund. To finance this effort, mem- Moose will offbr a taco bar. Pro- I'd like a one year subscription mailed to the following address: bers are collecting pop, soup and ceeds from this program will ben- II Name: all can tabs. Their goal is to reach efit local children's programs. D II Address: II City: State: Zip: II ’ ) $31 in County ;) $45 Elma or Bremerton address AUTOMOTIVF: I () $45 in Washington State O $55 out of state The Professionals II Mail with check to: TlwJournal The choice of people who are particular about their cars! P() Box 430 2033 Olympic Highway North 426-1467 II Shchon, WA 98584 Shelton, WA 98584 Dan Moldenhauer, owner ill IIIIB atom Bail IBIB IIIalB IIIBII mm BIB EBB IBm BEll 1 B reel atom imm mile Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 29, 2007