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BRINGING HIS country sound to Fiddle Fest is Chris {uenther. He hails from Tumwater and has made his mark on some of the European charts. Fest finds fiddlers country roots Country music recording artist hris Guenther will be on stage t, pril 6 for the first show of this Year's edition of Fiddle Fest. Introduced to country music as a small child, Guenther be- performing music at 11 and professional at the age of Guenther took his music in new direction after hearing a Owens record in high school. Williams, Lefty Frizzell and Tubb became strong influ- ellces. A native of Mossyrock and a artist with Red Arrow, his formative years he be- in acoustic strings while honing his guitar- • ner will tess local The annual Jefferson-Jackson sponsored by the Mason *unty Democratic Central Corn- will be held on Saturday, 14, in the ballroom of the Casino Resort. The featured speaker will be Burner, former candidate the 8th Congressional District. evening begins with a no-host hour at 6:30 p.m., followed a "and buffet dinner at 7:30. of $50 per person in- Udes the dinner. To make reservations or get ad- information, interested rsons can visit their Web site at asoncountydemocrats.com r call the local Democratic head- q/larters at 427-2731. playing, songwriting and singing talents. Guenther to made a con- nection with Don Rich, a Tumwa- ter native who played lead guitar and fiddle with Ow, ens. This dis- covery led Guenther to take up fiddle and at 18 he formed his first country band and began playing dance halls, honky-tonks, fairs and festivals. Success was slow in coming, but after three years of performing in Southwest Washington he formed Blackboard Records and began his recording career with his debut release. Honky Tonk Livin' came out under the Blackboard label in 2001. Guenther continued build- ing his band, the Honky Tonk Drifters, and expanded his perfor- mance schedule, playing venues throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. He opened for a number of acts, including Merle Haggard and the Strangers, Lacy J. Dalton, and Lila McCann. Guenther released Destinations Unknown in 2005 under the Blackboard/Red Arrow label. The album charted in Euro- pean country radio markets, mov- ing to number two in Britain on the International Country Music Chart. "Juarez Mexico," the first single from the album, charted despite receiving limited play in regional markets. LAST YEAR Guenther released his third album, Ten Sides, under the Red Arrow label. European markets embraced this recording too as it charted number one in Britain, number two in Denmark, Belgium and Germany and num- ber three in Italy. However, he has never measured success by popu- larity and mainstream appeal. (Please turn to page 20.) A rd Mell Were we helpful, courteous and friendly? ___ ___ ........................................ Were you pleased with the way your vehicle was delivered? .__ ......................... WOuld you recommend us to friends? YeS You have earned a Ve would appreciate your comments: /felon 9 ¢#$tomer Mell Chevrolet where the satisfied customers buy ... I ITom Roof Kevin Gordham C,P,L -- She/ton 10% OFF ALL PARTS AND SERVICE Seniors age 55 and over (Up to $100 sovings) Ron McLean Man hunter says state, county have his number By SEAN HANLON A guy who tracks down wanted men wants Mason County to pay him a bundle of boodle for publish- ing his Social Security number as part of official efforts to collect de- linquent child support. The state of Washington is also a defendant in a civil suit filed by 32-year-old Jonathan Fitzgerald, a self-described "fugitive recovery agent" who objects to having his Social Security number posted on a county Web site in connection with his owing $4,875.25 in child support. After claims for $500,000 in damages were denied by gov- ernment insurance managers, he is suing for upwards of $6.8 mil- lion in damages. Fitzgerald is acting as his own attorney in a complaint filed on December 27 in Thurston County Superior Court. It alleges that the posting of his address, date of birth and Social Security number violates the state's Public Disclo- sure Act and exposes him to pos- sible fraud and theft as well as violence at the hands of fugitives from justice he has apprehended in pursuit of his business as a bail bondsman. "I felt like I was at risk in many different aspects including identi- ty theft, fraud and potential risk of' having someone I arrested beibre use this information to locate my whereabouts and cause harm to me or my family." SO SAYS THE complaint he has filed with the court, his point being that the bail bond business puts him in regular contact with some shady characters. People who are arrested and awaiting formal charges and a criminal trial can get out of jail by posting bail or bond in some cash amount. In the case of a person whose bail amount is $5,000, he can plunk down that amount of cash or give $500 to a bail bonds- man to secure his release. If the suspect doesn't show up tbr a court date, the bondsman stands to lose $4,500 if he doesn't track down the suspect and deliver him to the au- thorities in a timely manner. (Please turn to page 20.) Class of 1968 plans reunion The Shelton High School Class of 1968 will be planning a 40-year reunion. Organizers of the reunion in- clude Anne (Connolly) Bell, Beth (Quimby) Van Blaricom, Pat (Mc- Neil) Avey, Bev (Saeger) Weddle and Christie (Ness) Kaaland, and they invite classmates to join them at a planning meeting on Satur- day, April 21. Persons who are interested in attending the planning meeting or want to help but can't be at this meeting can send an e-mail to SHS1968@gmail.eom. The committee is hoping to get an e-mail address for every class member. For more information, call Bell at 206-937-0241. II I V les there is! Alpine Way currently has one-bedroom apartments available. Enjoy the independence and privacy of your own apartment as well as Alpine's wonderful amenities. Cook in your own kitchen if you like, or enjoy one of Chef Dan's specialties. Go out to socialize, or join your friends in the many Alpine Way activities. Best of all, you can leave your lawnmower and vacuum cleaner behind, because we handle the maintenance and housekeeping for you. Visit today. We invite you to try our food and have a tour. Your new friends are looking forward to meeting you. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING AND ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE (360) 426-2600 900 West Alpine Way. Shelton Thursday, March 29, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal- Page 13 ,? BRINGING HIS country sound to Fiddle Fest is Chris {uenther. He hails from Tumwater and has made his mark on some of the European charts. Fest finds fiddlers country roots Country music recording artist hris Guenther will be on stage t, pril 6 for the first show of this Year's edition of Fiddle Fest. Introduced to country music as a small child, Guenther be- performing music at 11 and professional at the age of Guenther took his music in new direction after hearing a Owens record in high school. Williams, Lefty Frizzell and Tubb became strong influ- ellces. A native of Mossyrock and a artist with Red Arrow, his formative years he be- in acoustic strings while honing his guitar- • ner will tess local The annual Jefferson-Jackson sponsored by the Mason *unty Democratic Central Corn- will be held on Saturday, 14, in the ballroom of the Casino Resort. The featured speaker will be Burner, former candidate the 8th Congressional District. evening begins with a no-host hour at 6:30 p.m., followed a "and buffet dinner at 7:30. of $50 per person in- Udes the dinner. To make reservations or get ad- information, interested rsons can visit their Web site at asoncountydemocrats.com r call the local Democratic head- q/larters at 427-2731. playing, songwriting and singing talents. Guenther to made a con- nection with Don Rich, a Tumwa- ter native who played lead guitar and fiddle with Ow, ens. This dis- covery led Guenther to take up fiddle and at 18 he formed his first country band and began playing dance halls, honky-tonks, fairs and festivals. Success was slow in coming, but after three years of performing in Southwest Washington he formed Blackboard Records and began his recording career with his debut release. Honky Tonk Livin' came out under the Blackboard label in 2001. Guenther continued build- ing his band, the Honky Tonk Drifters, and expanded his perfor- mance schedule, playing venues throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. He opened for a number of acts, including Merle Haggard and the Strangers, Lacy J. Dalton, and Lila McCann. Guenther released Destinations Unknown in 2005 under the Blackboard/Red Arrow label. The album charted in Euro- pean country radio markets, mov- ing to number two in Britain on the International Country Music Chart. "Juarez Mexico," the first single from the album, charted despite receiving limited play in regional markets. LAST YEAR Guenther released his third album, Ten Sides, under the Red Arrow label. European markets embraced this recording too as it charted number one in Britain, number two in Denmark, Belgium and Germany and num- ber three in Italy. However, he has never measured success by popu- larity and mainstream appeal. (Please turn to page 20.) A rd Mell Were we helpful, courteous and friendly? ___ ___ ........................................ Were you pleased with the way your vehicle was delivered? .__ ......................... WOuld you recommend us to friends? YeS You have earned a Ve would appreciate your comments: /felon 9 ¢#$tomer Mell Chevrolet where the satisfied customers buy ... I ITom Roof Kevin Gordham C,P,L -- She/ton 10% OFF ALL PARTS AND SERVICE Seniors age 55 and over (Up to $100 sovings) Ron McLean Man hunter says state, county have his number By SEAN HANLON A guy who tracks down wanted men wants Mason County to pay him a bundle of boodle for publish- ing his Social Security number as part of official efforts to collect de- linquent child support. The state of Washington is also a defendant in a civil suit filed by 32-year-old Jonathan Fitzgerald, a self-described "fugitive recovery agent" who objects to having his Social Security number posted on a county Web site in connection with his owing $4,875.25 in child support. After claims for $500,000 in damages were denied by gov- ernment insurance managers, he is suing for upwards of $6.8 mil- lion in damages. Fitzgerald is acting as his own attorney in a complaint filed on December 27 in Thurston County Superior Court. It alleges that the posting of his address, date of birth and Social Security number violates the state's Public Disclo- sure Act and exposes him to pos- sible fraud and theft as well as violence at the hands of fugitives from justice he has apprehended in pursuit of his business as a bail bondsman. "I felt like I was at risk in many different aspects including identi- ty theft, fraud and potential risk of' having someone I arrested beibre use this information to locate my whereabouts and cause harm to me or my family." SO SAYS THE complaint he has filed with the court, his point being that the bail bond business puts him in regular contact with some shady characters. People who are arrested and awaiting formal charges and a criminal trial can get out of jail by posting bail or bond in some cash amount. In the case of a person whose bail amount is $5,000, he can plunk down that amount of cash or give $500 to a bail bonds- man to secure his release. If the suspect doesn't show up tbr a court date, the bondsman stands to lose $4,500 if he doesn't track down the suspect and deliver him to the au- thorities in a timely manner. (Please turn to page 20.) Class of 1968 plans reunion The Shelton High School Class of 1968 will be planning a 40-year reunion. Organizers of the reunion in- clude Anne (Connolly) Bell, Beth (Quimby) Van Blaricom, Pat (Mc- Neil) Avey, Bev (Saeger) Weddle and Christie (Ness) Kaaland, and they invite classmates to join them at a planning meeting on Satur- day, April 21. Persons who are interested in attending the planning meeting or want to help but can't be at this meeting can send an e-mail to SHS1968@gmail.eom. The committee is hoping to get an e-mail address for every class member. For more information, call Bell at 206-937-0241. II I V les there is! Alpine Way currently has one-bedroom apartments available. Enjoy the independence and privacy of your own apartment as well as Alpine's wonderful amenities. Cook in your own kitchen if you like, or enjoy one of Chef Dan's specialties. Go out to socialize, or join your friends in the many Alpine Way activities. Best of all, you can leave your lawnmower and vacuum cleaner behind, because we handle the maintenance and housekeeping for you. Visit today. We invite you to try our food and have a tour. Your new friends are looking forward to meeting you. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING AND ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE (360) 426-2600 900 West Alpine Way. Shelton Thursday, March 29, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal- Page 13 ,?