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Rosses celebrate 50 years of marriage
Dennie and Avis Ross recently celebrat-
ed their 50th wedding anniversary with
a luncheon for family and friends at Lit-
tie Creek Casino. They were married in
Morton on March 16, 1957 and have lived
in Shelton the past 25 years. Mr. Ross was
vice principal at Shelton High School
and principal of CHOICE Alternative
School, retiring in 1989. Mrs. Ross was
an English teacher at Yelm High School
and retired in 1997. The couple has three
children: Randy Ross and his wife Laura
of Rockton, Illinois; Candy Ross of Palm
Desert, California; and Carl Ross and
his wife Ramona of Kappa, Hawaii. They
also have three grandchildren.
Graf earns honor
Cheryl Ann Graf, director of
emergency services at Mason
General Hospital, recently re-
ceived an honorable mention in
competition for the Anna May
Erickson Award.
Erickson was an emergency-
room nurse and the founder
Cheryl Ann Graf
of the Washington Emergency
Nurses Association. The award
named after her is given an-
nually to recognize excellence
in emergency-room nursing in
Washington.
Graf came to Mason General
in 2005 after working for three
years with MultiCare Health
System at Mary Bridge Chil-
dren's Hospital in Tacoma. She
served as director of emergency
services at Mary Bridge, which
is a Level II trauma center and
pediatric hospital. She started
work there after 13 years at
Harrison Hospital in Bremer-
ton, during which time she also
worked as a nurse practitioner
at the North Mason Medical
Clinic in Belfair.
She oversaw the opening of
the South Kitsap Urgent Care
Center and coordinated the
Sexual Assault Nurse Exam-
iner Program while working as
a staff nurse in the emergency
department at Harrison. Graf
continues to teach and consult in
emergency sexual-assault care
at Harborview Medical Center
in Seattle.
Graf has a master's degree in
nursing from Pacific Lutlieran
University and a master's degree
in business from the University
of Washington.
College spotlight
nominees sought
College students are spotlight-
ed by The Journal during the sum-
mek Please call reporter Rebecca
Wells at 426-4412 with names and
information on how to contact the
student.
If you happen to be a current
college student, don't be afraid to
nominate yourself, either.
Training offered
to adult tutors
Mason County Literacy will
sponsor two training workshops
for people who would like to be-
come volunteer tutors.
Sessions will be held on Friday
and Saturday, April 13-14, at 133'
West Railroad Avenue in down-
town Shelton. An additional train-
ing workshop for anyone inter-
ested in tutoring reading, writing
and math to adults will be given
April 27-28.
"It's very rewarding to wit-
ness the joy my student displays
as her reading skills improve,"
said Kathryn Sherman-Wentz,
an Americorps volunteer. "It feels
good to be a part of helping her
reach her goals and dreams. It's
wonderful to know that my efforts
are making a positive difference in
someone's life."
There are opportunities to tutor
adults in reading, writing, math
ad or computer skills. Volunteers
may also help new comers learn
English or help in the office with
special projects.
More information is available
by calling Mason County Literacy
at 426-9733.
DAY SPA & GIFT BOUTIQUE
In 11 dlfferent de__gne_r ro_gm_m_3
NOW AVAILABLE --- FULL BODY WAXING
• Hair cut & color • Pedicures • Manicures
• Massage • Body wraps • Hot stone massage
• Water treatments • Oxygen bar • And more
• • Retail items include interior dcor plus garden items,
baby items, furniture, etc. New arrivals, too!
$1 0 oee
100 first visit
IN Michelle M, for Massage
I*. Michelle B, for Hair
I Visit us at www.thelafactor.com for web specials
e-mail: thelafactor@aol,com • 427-3189
117 N. 8th St., Ste. I00 • Shelton, WA
Page 16 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, April 5, 2007
Elka Purcell and Micheal Hickson
PurceU, Hickson
will wed June 23
Elka Elizabeth Purcell and Mi-
cheal Allen Hickson are engaged to
marry. Their wedding is scheduled
to take place on Saturday, June
23, at the Shelton Civic Center.
The bride-to-be is the daught¢
of John and Janie Purcell of" Spa'
away. She graduated from Shelt0
High School in 2003.
Her fianc6 is the son of Betty
L. Field. He graduated from Shel:
ton High School in 1990 and fro
Republicans to Olympic College in 1999. He no
works for Mason County Septic.
hear address
by state worker
Women will meet at noon on Fri-
" ' " day, April 13, at Alpine Way Re-
Way.tirement Apartments, 900 Alpine
Donald Cline, astate employee I 'O,'. 0
and member of the Washington I "/11/ %
desk (426-7374) is closed for lunch Federation of State Employees,
|
,-2
from noon till 12:30 p.m.
Adult lap swimming is set for
11:15 a.m. weekdays and noon
6n Saturday at the Shelton High
School Pool.
Friday, April 6
8:30 a.m., Tai Chi class.
9-11 a.m., line dancing.
9 a.m.-2 p.m., sewing circle.
Noon, potluck lunch.
Monday, April 9
8:30 a.m., Tai Chi class.
9 a.m., beginning line dancing.
10 a.m., line dancing.
12:45 p.m., pinochle.
1 p.m., watercolor painting.
Tuesday, April 10
Footcare by appointment.
9 a.m., line dancing.
10 a.m., sewing circle.
10-11 a.m., intermediate and
advanced line dancing.
12:30 p.m., bridge.
Wednesday, April 11
Income tax aid by appointment.
8:30 a.m., Tai Chi class.
9a.m., line dancing.
Thursday, April 12
9-11 a.m., line.dancing.
9-11 a.m., EZ Crafters.
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., blood-pres-
sure checks.
1 p.m., bingo.
will address the gathering. He will
talk about the organization's ef-
forts to reach out to its conserva-
tive members through the forma-
tion of a Conservative Caucus.
A no-host luncheon will follow
his remarks. More information is
available by calling Tanya Ducker
at 432-2949.
Tomorrow would be a Good
Friday to find a last-minute
Easter gift here!
(Closed Friday 12-1pm for noon service,)
TbIRS.-FI.-SaT. 1 l a.w.-4 p.w.
462-GIFT* 324 W. Ce&l STreeT
TO ALL THE UNSUNG HEROES AT
MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL
We recently have had our precious and adored loved one (morn, grandma,
friend, great grandmother) in your tender care, and we were extremely
impressed with the dedication, professionalism and the devotion of everyone
involved with her surgery and care.
We feel blessed that she was in the hands of such talented doctors and
staff, and was cared for in such a loving and respectful manner.
We appreciate all of the wonderful doctors and staff who worked arduouslY
and relentlessly to make sure she was being well taken care of. We thak
them from the bottom of our hearts/ They need to know how much their
encouraging words, or a smile or just having patience made such a differenc
for her and her family. In large part to them, her spirit and her faith in God,
she is improving daily and will be back to her old self very soon.
Lastly, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all friends
and family for their support during this difficult time. Whether t F.E )7
you called, stopped by, said a kind word, mailed a card, sent
flowers, prayed for her, the family of Joseph Varley is eternally__'
"
-- Joseph Varley and family =I --;
,.'
Do you believe in the Resurrection of Jesus?
Do you know why? If you don't believe - does
your view fit the historical facts? Do you think
the claim that Jesus rose from the dead is worth
knowing the historical facts about? Have you
ever wondered whether Jesus really rose from
the dead? or Was his body stolen? Did the disciples
make up the story? These are just a few of the issues
that will be discussed by Dr. Hazen as he presents the
evidence for the resurrection of Jesus like you've never
heard before. This Easter, don't miss the opportunity to
become more acquainted with what might be the best
attested miracle-claim in all History.
About the Speaker
Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D is the Director of the M.A. Program
in Christian Apologetics and Professor of Comparative
Religion and Apologetics at Biola University in La Mirada,
California. He earned his Ph.D, M.A. from the University
of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Hazen is also the editor
of the philosophy journal, Philosophia Christi. He has
authored numerous articles such as Science Never Fails,
The Origins of American Metaphysical Religion and God
and the Law. Dr. Hazen is the author of the book The
Village Enlightenment in America and the forthcoming
book The Five Crossings.
W/th:
Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D
Thursday
April 12
6:30-9:30pm
Sl0 at the door
credit cards accepted
-10% for students
-10% for seniors
Location:
First Baptist Church
428 W. Cota St.
Shelton, WA
For more details, please visit:
thoughtlife.com
Contact
360.463.0870
rand@thoughtlife.com
For the of Wisdom
--w
Rosses celebrate 50 years of marriage
Dennie and Avis Ross recently celebrat-
ed their 50th wedding anniversary with
a luncheon for family and friends at Lit-
tie Creek Casino. They were married in
Morton on March 16, 1957 and have lived
in Shelton the past 25 years. Mr. Ross was
vice principal at Shelton High School
and principal of CHOICE Alternative
School, retiring in 1989. Mrs. Ross was
an English teacher at Yelm High School
and retired in 1997. The couple has three
children: Randy Ross and his wife Laura
of Rockton, Illinois; Candy Ross of Palm
Desert, California; and Carl Ross and
his wife Ramona of Kappa, Hawaii. They
also have three grandchildren.
Graf earns honor
Cheryl Ann Graf, director of
emergency services at Mason
General Hospital, recently re-
ceived an honorable mention in
competition for the Anna May
Erickson Award.
Erickson was an emergency-
room nurse and the founder
Cheryl Ann Graf
of the Washington Emergency
Nurses Association. The award
named after her is given an-
nually to recognize excellence
in emergency-room nursing in
Washington.
Graf came to Mason General
in 2005 after working for three
years with MultiCare Health
System at Mary Bridge Chil-
dren's Hospital in Tacoma. She
served as director of emergency
services at Mary Bridge, which
is a Level II trauma center and
pediatric hospital. She started
work there after 13 years at
Harrison Hospital in Bremer-
ton, during which time she also
worked as a nurse practitioner
at the North Mason Medical
Clinic in Belfair.
She oversaw the opening of
the South Kitsap Urgent Care
Center and coordinated the
Sexual Assault Nurse Exam-
iner Program while working as
a staff nurse in the emergency
department at Harrison. Graf
continues to teach and consult in
emergency sexual-assault care
at Harborview Medical Center
in Seattle.
Graf has a master's degree in
nursing from Pacific Lutlieran
University and a master's degree
in business from the University
of Washington.
College spotlight
nominees sought
College students are spotlight-
ed by The Journal during the sum-
mek Please call reporter Rebecca
Wells at 426-4412 with names and
information on how to contact the
student.
If you happen to be a current
college student, don't be afraid to
nominate yourself, either.
Training offered
to adult tutors
Mason County Literacy will
sponsor two training workshops
for people who would like to be-
come volunteer tutors.
Sessions will be held on Friday
and Saturday, April 13-14, at 133'
West Railroad Avenue in down-
town Shelton. An additional train-
ing workshop for anyone inter-
ested in tutoring reading, writing
and math to adults will be given
April 27-28.
"It's very rewarding to wit-
ness the joy my student displays
as her reading skills improve,"
said Kathryn Sherman-Wentz,
an Americorps volunteer. "It feels
good to be a part of helping her
reach her goals and dreams. It's
wonderful to know that my efforts
are making a positive difference in
someone's life."
There are opportunities to tutor
adults in reading, writing, math
ad or computer skills. Volunteers
may also help new comers learn
English or help in the office with
special projects.
More information is available
by calling Mason County Literacy
at 426-9733.
DAY SPA & GIFT BOUTIQUE
In 11 dlfferent de__gne_r ro_gm_m_3
NOW AVAILABLE --- FULL BODY WAXING
• Hair cut & color • Pedicures • Manicures
• Massage • Body wraps • Hot stone massage
• Water treatments • Oxygen bar • And more
• • Retail items include interior dcor plus garden items,
baby items, furniture, etc. New arrivals, too!
$1 0 oee
100 first visit
IN Michelle M, for Massage
I*. Michelle B, for Hair
I Visit us at www.thelafactor.com for web specials
e-mail: thelafactor@aol,com • 427-3189
117 N. 8th St., Ste. I00 • Shelton, WA
Page 16 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, April 5, 2007
Elka Purcell and Micheal Hickson
PurceU, Hickson
will wed June 23
Elka Elizabeth Purcell and Mi-
cheal Allen Hickson are engaged to
marry. Their wedding is scheduled
to take place on Saturday, June
23, at the Shelton Civic Center.
The bride-to-be is the daught¢
of John and Janie Purcell of" Spa'
away. She graduated from Shelt0
High School in 2003.
Her fianc6 is the son of Betty
L. Field. He graduated from Shel:
ton High School in 1990 and fro
Republicans to Olympic College in 1999. He no
works for Mason County Septic.
hear address
by state worker
Women will meet at noon on Fri-
" ' " day, April 13, at Alpine Way Re-
Way.tirement Apartments, 900 Alpine
Donald Cline, astate employee I 'O,'. 0
and member of the Washington I "/11/ %
desk (426-7374) is closed for lunch Federation of State Employees,
|
,-2
from noon till 12:30 p.m.
Adult lap swimming is set for
11:15 a.m. weekdays and noon
6n Saturday at the Shelton High
School Pool.
Friday, April 6
8:30 a.m., Tai Chi class.
9-11 a.m., line dancing.
9 a.m.-2 p.m., sewing circle.
Noon, potluck lunch.
Monday, April 9
8:30 a.m., Tai Chi class.
9 a.m., beginning line dancing.
10 a.m., line dancing.
12:45 p.m., pinochle.
1 p.m., watercolor painting.
Tuesday, April 10
Footcare by appointment.
9 a.m., line dancing.
10 a.m., sewing circle.
10-11 a.m., intermediate and
advanced line dancing.
12:30 p.m., bridge.
Wednesday, April 11
Income tax aid by appointment.
8:30 a.m., Tai Chi class.
9a.m., line dancing.
Thursday, April 12
9-11 a.m., line.dancing.
9-11 a.m., EZ Crafters.
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., blood-pres-
sure checks.
1 p.m., bingo.
will address the gathering. He will
talk about the organization's ef-
forts to reach out to its conserva-
tive members through the forma-
tion of a Conservative Caucus.
A no-host luncheon will follow
his remarks. More information is
available by calling Tanya Ducker
at 432-2949.
Tomorrow would be a Good
Friday to find a last-minute
Easter gift here!
(Closed Friday 12-1pm for noon service,)
TbIRS.-FI.-SaT. 1 l a.w.-4 p.w.
462-GIFT* 324 W. Ce&l STreeT
TO ALL THE UNSUNG HEROES AT
MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL
We recently have had our precious and adored loved one (morn, grandma,
friend, great grandmother) in your tender care, and we were extremely
impressed with the dedication, professionalism and the devotion of everyone
involved with her surgery and care.
We feel blessed that she was in the hands of such talented doctors and
staff, and was cared for in such a loving and respectful manner.
We appreciate all of the wonderful doctors and staff who worked arduouslY
and relentlessly to make sure she was being well taken care of. We thak
them from the bottom of our hearts/ They need to know how much their
encouraging words, or a smile or just having patience made such a differenc
for her and her family. In large part to them, her spirit and her faith in God,
she is improving daily and will be back to her old self very soon.
Lastly, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all friends
and family for their support during this difficult time. Whether t F.E )7
you called, stopped by, said a kind word, mailed a card, sent
flowers, prayed for her, the family of Joseph Varley is eternally__'
"
-- Joseph Varley and family =I --;
,.'
Do you believe in the Resurrection of Jesus?
Do you know why? If you don't believe - does
your view fit the historical facts? Do you think
the claim that Jesus rose from the dead is worth
knowing the historical facts about? Have you
ever wondered whether Jesus really rose from
the dead? or Was his body stolen? Did the disciples
make up the story? These are just a few of the issues
that will be discussed by Dr. Hazen as he presents the
evidence for the resurrection of Jesus like you've never
heard before. This Easter, don't miss the opportunity to
become more acquainted with what might be the best
attested miracle-claim in all History.
About the Speaker
Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D is the Director of the M.A. Program
in Christian Apologetics and Professor of Comparative
Religion and Apologetics at Biola University in La Mirada,
California. He earned his Ph.D, M.A. from the University
of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Hazen is also the editor
of the philosophy journal, Philosophia Christi. He has
authored numerous articles such as Science Never Fails,
The Origins of American Metaphysical Religion and God
and the Law. Dr. Hazen is the author of the book The
Village Enlightenment in America and the forthcoming
book The Five Crossings.
W/th:
Craig J. Hazen, Ph.D
Thursday
April 12
6:30-9:30pm
Sl0 at the door
credit cards accepted
-10% for students
-10% for seniors
Location:
First Baptist Church
428 W. Cota St.
Shelton, WA
For more details, please visit:
thoughtlife.com
Contact
360.463.0870
rand@thoughtlife.com
For the of Wisdom