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continued from page A—1 , The state Department of Health reports positive test results for the coronavirus in the county Where a person lives, but Mason County has many “snowbirds” resi- dents who live part of the year outside of the county — dur— ing winter months. They may test positive for the coronavi— rus in another state, but their positive test result would count in Mason County if that were their primary residence, according to Mason County Public Health. Additionally, Mason County residents who are in Thursday, April 16, 2020 Shelton-Mason County Journal Page A-13 Cases: ‘Snowbirds’ possible cause for count discrepancy‘ the military and stationed v outside of Washington could 'p'otentially test positive, as could residents who are in- carcerated outside of Mason County. The county does not release location information for posi- tive coronavirus tests due to the possibility patients could be identified, and to protect personal health information, according to Mason County Public Health: Health officials recommend resident’s wash their hands frequently, stay home unless essential to work, and limit travel only to medical appoint- ments, medication pickup or grocery shopping. Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, which requires what the state defines as nonessential busi- nesses to close, is scheduled to end May 4. For more information, go to www.cdc.gov or www.doh. wa.gov. {flail l‘ I i, "g On Friday, Zach Hansen erects a 32-foot Paul Bunyan to a new sign on Shelton’s Overlook Park to let passing drivers know the annual Mason County Forest Festival has been moved to Aug. 1. Journal photos by Gordon Weeks . I a) ,.,|.!f'.211_!.'1 Festival: 76th annual event will be ‘modified,’ shortened continued from page A-1 returning to college during that time, she said. . “We went through the other area festivals, plus local events, and just did our best to pick a date that wasn’t being used,” Cooper said. The lineup on Aug. 1 includes the Paul Bunyan Grand Parade on West Railroad Avenue, the vendor fair at Loop Field, Rockin’ the Forest at Loop Field, the Central Mason Fire & EMS’ Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast and the Kristmas Town Kiwanis Duck .Race. , , The Forest Festival Family and Pet Parade has been canceled, as has the Stihl logging show, the Goldsborough . run and the car show. The Manke fire- works show was nixed because of the fire danger that late in the summer. Booking the carnival to come to town is still being discussed, Cooper said. Organizers are reaching out to sponsors, vendors and other festival organizers, Cooper said. “We’re trying to keep everyone in the loop,” she said. The festival organizers are seeking volunteers. Festival updates are avail- able on the festival’s Facebook page and at the website at masoncountyfor— estfestivalorg. “We’re crossing our fingers that we’ll have the green light later this summer to celebrate,” Cooper said. Drivers cruising past Overlook Park on state Route 3 into town are seeing a prominent new reminder that the For- est Festival is still on. On Friday, Rachel Hansen and family erected a 32—foot wooden Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox at the site. Builders FirstSource in Shelton donated the lumber and many of the other materials. Helping Kids Learn to Read is One of the Greatest Gifts A You Can Give Them SHEUONMASON COUNTV I Journa Mason County Forest Festival Queen of the Forest Grace Renecker waves to passing motorists Friday at Overlook Park in Shelton as a new Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox sign is erected. Amy Cooper, vice president of the festival’s planning committee, stands behind her. F 50—15 LUBRICANTS O l DIST. CO WedeliverHEATlNG OIL COMPARE OUR I.OW PRICES! . We carry kerosene. Located at Sanderson Industrial Park E® 427.8034