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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
,?