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Peggy and Nick Freist
Honeymoon in May"
B loo mfield, Frei ;t
united on Marci00L
Shelton High School graduates
Peggy A. Bloomfield and Nick
Freist were united in marriage
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 20,
at the Jacob Smith House in
Lacey. Thurston County District
Court Judge C.L. "Kip" Stilz per-
formed the double.ring ceremo-
ny.
Melissa Kimball was the
maid of honor. Megghan Nick-
laus and Jeri Watkins were the
bridesmaids.
Ben Ramsfield was the
groom's best man. The grooms-
men were David Munsch and
Gabe Guth.
Music for the wedding was
provided by Susan Bloomfield.
During the ceremony the
bride's father gave the groom a
diaper pin, passing on the re-
sponsibility of taking care of his
daughter.
A reception at Alpine Village
Clubhouse in Tumwater followed
the ceremony with disc jockey
Matt Shannon playing compact
disks.
The bride is the daughter of
Peggy and Steve Bloomfield of
Shelton. She graduated from
SHS in 1996.
The groom's mother is Lynn
Ullom of Shelton. He is a mem-
ber of the SHS Class of '92 and
has taken classes at South Puget
Sound and Centralia community
colleges.
The couple took a wedding trip
to San Antonio, Texas, in May.
They are making their home in
Tumwater.
Stevens, Clifton to wed in July
Shelton residents Erin Stevens and Marcus Clif-
ton will be united in marriage on Saturday, July
24, at Shelton's First Baptist Church. The bride-to-
be is the daughter of Beth Shea of Shelton and
Dave Stevens of Olympia. She graduated from
Shelton High School in 1998 and attended Youth
With a Mission Discipleship Training School. Her
fianc is the son of Betty Clifton of Shelton and
John Clifton of Burien. The 1997 graduate of SHS
attended Western Baptist College in Salem, Ore-
gon, and is taking classes in early childhood de-
velopment at Olympic College Shelton with the
goal of working in children's ministry. The couple
works at Gateway Christian Childcare Center in
Shelton.
Happy
6th
Bwthday.
Devon,
Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, May 20, 1999
High School Spotlight:
Deena sparkles with
attitude and strength
By MARY DUNCAN
This summer will bring
several changes to Deena Brim-
mer's life - high-school gradua-
tion, a move to Seattle and the be-
ginning of a course of study
which she hopes will lead to a ca-
reer in medical transcription.
"I think it would be cool to do
anything with computers. As
long as there's computers, I'm
there," Deena declares.
Deena may attend Shoreline
Community College, although
she is not set on which school she
will attend for vocational train-
ing. "My dad has a new job and
so that's the reason that we're
moving to Seattle," she explains.
Her brother Craig is also in Seat-
tle attending the University of
Washington, where he will be a
senior next year.
"I'M DOING computers next
year," Deena continues, "with
the vocational school. It's going
to be fun cause I might take a
medical class next year and then
after I get experience there, I
could go to maybe a dentist's of-
fice or doctor's office and I'd
have a good job there." She
smiles at the thought.
"What do I like the most about
computers? I like the Internet,
looking up information, and
talking to my friends" she notes.
"I like being able to get e-mail
like from my brother and my
dad in Seattle. It's pretty nice."
Her dad, Larry, and Craig have
a house there while Deena and
her morn, Nan, share an apart-
ment here until she graduates in
June.
Because Deena is in a
wheelchair, she has had many
contacts with the special educa-
tion classes at Shelton High
School. "I'm in regular classes,"
she points out. "It's lIP - Inde-
pendent Individual Program.
Some people don't know about it."
The program allows Deena to
pursue the standard graduation
requirements with some assis-
tance. And she concedes the
classes have been challenging,
like her psychology class this
term.
"I think it (the program)
works because it helps cut down
the homework," she comments.
"If like one class took a lot of
notes, I could have the teacher or
a student in that class help me
with the notes. Then they have
aides in the room. It cuts down on
the homework and that's what I
like because it's hard for for my
hands to bear too much."
DEENA RELISHES her ex-
periences with the special educa-
I saw you in a crowd
I knew
beyond a single doubt
that it was you.
Time had written lines
upon your face.
The years had touched your hair
with silver lace.
You did not stand as straight
as once you stood
and yet to me you looked
just as good.
I started toward you - stopped -
and turned away
lest you should see me as
I am today.
/
ALTHOUGH DEENA BRIMMER recently celebrated her
19th birthday, she gushes about her Sweet 16 present
when she went backstage to meet Tim McGraw.
tion group where she goes each
day to catch the bus. She says
some of her fondest memories
are field trips with Gar Thorn-
ton's class. "Bowling with Gar's
class," she begins, "That was so
much fun - and going to the
PuyaUup Fair with them."
She has found a different sort
of relationship with the special-
ed teacher and staff. "You're al-
ways around them and they act
like friends or family. They
care about you that much. You
can tell them anything you want
and you can't do that for every-
one, you know," she observes.
"I've known them now four
years."
In her mainstream classes,
Deena says without hesitation,
the students have accepted her. "I
don't think they look at me dif-
ferent than anyone else, just be-
cause I'm in a wheelchair. I
think that's good," she says.
And Deena has managed to
find the SHS campus accommo-
dating to her needs. "It's pretty
good. I mean, I know where
every ramp is," she proclaims.
"Like when you want to go down
from the side of the SUB there's a
ramp there. When you go out the
side door which doesn't have a
ramp, then I have to go way
around. It's kind of a pain in the
neck but that's okay."
ALL THAT maneuvering has
given her strength. "My hands
are like so strong. It's like,
'Don't mess with me,' " she jokes
with a mischievous smile. "My
arms are pretty strong."
Her physical strength is
matched by an intellectual ener-
gy which has enabled her to
graduate with her class. Among
her favorite classes are psychol-
ogy and a foods class she took
with Mrs. Sawyer.
Deena has been a member of
®
LEE STILLwELL
Friendly hometown service
Located in Downtown Shelton at
601 Railroad #200
426=2685
• Home • Auto • Life * Commercial
. iiiii i
the SAFTYE (Stop Automobile
Fatalities Through Youth Ef-
forts) club at SHS and worked at
the OysterFest booth with her
mom and dad. -
When Deena is not in school
she says, "I like to hang out with
my friends. I like to go to
movies. I like to spend a lot of'
time with my family• I like go-
ing to the mall."
And this 19-year-old likes
concerts, from alternative to
country music. "I like Tim Mc-
Graw. He's my number one fa-
vorite. I met him. I met him in
1996 when I was 16 years old.
That was my birthday present,"
she explains with increasing en-
thusiasm and a dreamy-eyed
look. "I got to meet him and I was
like, 'Wow.' I was so excited•
And he was really nice. There
was like 150 people backstage
and I met him first. He went
right to me. I have pictures and
everything." She giggles.
DEENA EXPLAINS how she
came to have such an interesting
spelling for her name. "It's kind
of funny," she begins. "I think
my morn got my name from a
nurse in the hospital. When I
was born, her gown said 'Deena'
on it, and it was spelled my way
and she liked it."
Although she may be moving
to Seattle, Deena has no intention
of leaving Shelton behind.
"We'll come back once a
month," she predicts. "I told my
morn we had to." And she flashes
that beautiful grin.
On Saturday:
4-H dog, cat show
is at fairgrounds
The Blazing Stars 4-H Club K-9 Unit will present de m01t
will host "cat and dog days" Sat-
urday at the Mason County Fair-
grounds on Highway 101 north of
Shelton.
Set to run from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., canine related activities are
open to all 4-H members and the
public is invited to attend with
their dogs or observe the activi-
ties. The cat show from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. is open to 4-H members
only.
A canine good citizenship test
will be offered for $8. Proof of vac-
cinations and a dog license are re-
quired for the test.
There will be state qualifica-
tion for the dog show for 4-H
members only. Obedience match-
es run all day and fit-and-show
sessions begin at 1 p.m. The cost
is $8.
The Mason County Sheriffs
Adopt-a-Pet
Adopt-a-Pet is a nonprofit volun-
teer group whose placement services,
kennels and spay-neuter assistance
program are financed through month-
ly garage sales. To list pets with the
placement-assistance program or to
list lost and found pets, call before 8
p.m. Sunday for publication. All pets
from Adopt-a-Pet kennels are vet-
checked• Call 426-2610 to set up a
kennel visit or to donate items.
Or visit the Web site at www.aap-
wa.org.
SHEBA, A 11/2-year-old, spayed
German shepherd cross, is very ac-
tive and loves attention, according to
her caretakers.
BUTTERCUP, A 1-year-old,
spayed yellow Lab cross, is small- to
medium-sized and weighs 40 pounds.
A SECURE FENCE is required for
Wally, a large, 8-month-old, neutered
yellow Lab cross.
i i i 00iiiii i,!i: ii:
i:: ¸ /?(i:; i:! ¸ ; :/ i i!i;:! i
:fi/ii£:/i /I:/L;:,:::/ :
BEAUTIFUL BUDDY, a year
old, neutered black Lab
cross, is very gentle and a
real lover, according to his
caretakers who add he is a
little on the timid side. A
fenced yard is required. Call
426-2610 to meet him.
tions.
The 4-H cat show will ,..
clinics in the morning an
ting and showing class in u
ternoon. There will be a .
good citizenship test and
judging.
Low-cost vaccinations f°lM
cats and dogs will be give.n {
by the Steamboat Island verrtl
ic. From 9 to 11:30 a..
Richert of Richert's PhotO Cj
in Shelton will take dog a_
portraits with the fee to be a
mined at the show.
More information aboU},
4.,
event is available frog^no €
Krysten Thompson, 427.-1€
Lisa DeWall, 4-H coora-m=".a
• Un/Vsr'
the Washington State n
Cooperative Extension .... '
427-9670, Extension 396.
Free Teen Services
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Until Dec. 15, 1999 (t:00-6:00 pm)
All services free
• Birth Control
• Pregnancy tests
• Emergency Contraception
• Sexually transmitted
infection treatment
• HIV testing
• Counseling
For young women and men
No Appointment Necessary
Totally Confidential
Planned Parenthood"
Shelton clinic • 310 West Birch
(360} 426-2933
MIRACLE, a 4.month-old,
Lab-pit bull cross, is black
and very affectionate,
volunteers.
AT 11 MONTHS LadY,
shepherd cross, is
"very alpha dog" by her c
Free Pets
A GERMAN
cross female is
and tan, and not good
6978.
A MEDIUM-SIZED LalS
cross is spayed and
shots. A fenced yard is
1312.
A 6- TO 8-WEEK-OLD
weiler puppy found at Deer
black and tan. 432-9410.
A ROTTWEILER-SI
cross with docked tail is
old and good with children.
City of S
Animal
Adoptions cost $25
city license.
all the time. Call
the shelter at 902
Hours are 10 a.m. to
day through Friday and
p.m. Saturday.
Here's a listing of
available this week: 0 "
COCKER CROSS male, 8
old.
LAB MALE, i year old.
PANTORIU/.
CLEANERS & TAILOIIP
By
Russ
"Dastardl
Denney
In Iig f the recent
environme
cleaning industry,
s series of questions
to educate the public s
minds at ease. ,
.4. Is there any ""''hild'$ rou
drycleaned clothes in a u., ill
A Based on the bef,,n8
• • OOU'- [/'
co ,ncl i
scientificeviden ( . - p .
of workers in dryclean.loll..
drycleaned clothes pre,ultS. ,n.
hazard to children o[ /rore
ou tOO IV "
ever, if it makes y .... here
fortable, hang them e sv"
house. . t#
O. What i, the odor I s Ofrt
smefl at the drycleanor?
A. may be
dues or spotting ch
used to remove
drycleaning procesS,
ticeable odor on a
pick it up, return it im
drycleaner. According
dards, there should
newly drycleaned cl
could mean that theY
properly drycleaned or
6:30
Saturday
215
Peggy and Nick Freist
Honeymoon in May"
B loo mfield, Frei ;t
united on Marci00L
Shelton High School graduates
Peggy A. Bloomfield and Nick
Freist were united in marriage
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 20,
at the Jacob Smith House in
Lacey. Thurston County District
Court Judge C.L. "Kip" Stilz per-
formed the double.ring ceremo-
ny.
Melissa Kimball was the
maid of honor. Megghan Nick-
laus and Jeri Watkins were the
bridesmaids.
Ben Ramsfield was the
groom's best man. The grooms-
men were David Munsch and
Gabe Guth.
Music for the wedding was
provided by Susan Bloomfield.
During the ceremony the
bride's father gave the groom a
diaper pin, passing on the re-
sponsibility of taking care of his
daughter.
A reception at Alpine Village
Clubhouse in Tumwater followed
the ceremony with disc jockey
Matt Shannon playing compact
disks.
The bride is the daughter of
Peggy and Steve Bloomfield of
Shelton. She graduated from
SHS in 1996.
The groom's mother is Lynn
Ullom of Shelton. He is a mem-
ber of the SHS Class of '92 and
has taken classes at South Puget
Sound and Centralia community
colleges.
The couple took a wedding trip
to San Antonio, Texas, in May.
They are making their home in
Tumwater.
Stevens, Clifton to wed in July
Shelton residents Erin Stevens and Marcus Clif-
ton will be united in marriage on Saturday, July
24, at Shelton's First Baptist Church. The bride-to-
be is the daughter of Beth Shea of Shelton and
Dave Stevens of Olympia. She graduated from
Shelton High School in 1998 and attended Youth
With a Mission Discipleship Training School. Her
fianc is the son of Betty Clifton of Shelton and
John Clifton of Burien. The 1997 graduate of SHS
attended Western Baptist College in Salem, Ore-
gon, and is taking classes in early childhood de-
velopment at Olympic College Shelton with the
goal of working in children's ministry. The couple
works at Gateway Christian Childcare Center in
Shelton.
Happy
6th
Bwthday.
Devon,
Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, May 20, 1999
High School Spotlight:
Deena sparkles with
attitude and strength
By MARY DUNCAN
This summer will bring
several changes to Deena Brim-
mer's life - high-school gradua-
tion, a move to Seattle and the be-
ginning of a course of study
which she hopes will lead to a ca-
reer in medical transcription.
"I think it would be cool to do
anything with computers. As
long as there's computers, I'm
there," Deena declares.
Deena may attend Shoreline
Community College, although
she is not set on which school she
will attend for vocational train-
ing. "My dad has a new job and
so that's the reason that we're
moving to Seattle," she explains.
Her brother Craig is also in Seat-
tle attending the University of
Washington, where he will be a
senior next year.
"I'M DOING computers next
year," Deena continues, "with
the vocational school. It's going
to be fun cause I might take a
medical class next year and then
after I get experience there, I
could go to maybe a dentist's of-
fice or doctor's office and I'd
have a good job there." She
smiles at the thought.
"What do I like the most about
computers? I like the Internet,
looking up information, and
talking to my friends" she notes.
"I like being able to get e-mail
like from my brother and my
dad in Seattle. It's pretty nice."
Her dad, Larry, and Craig have
a house there while Deena and
her morn, Nan, share an apart-
ment here until she graduates in
June.
Because Deena is in a
wheelchair, she has had many
contacts with the special educa-
tion classes at Shelton High
School. "I'm in regular classes,"
she points out. "It's lIP - Inde-
pendent Individual Program.
Some people don't know about it."
The program allows Deena to
pursue the standard graduation
requirements with some assis-
tance. And she concedes the
classes have been challenging,
like her psychology class this
term.
"I think it (the program)
works because it helps cut down
the homework," she comments.
"If like one class took a lot of
notes, I could have the teacher or
a student in that class help me
with the notes. Then they have
aides in the room. It cuts down on
the homework and that's what I
like because it's hard for for my
hands to bear too much."
DEENA RELISHES her ex-
periences with the special educa-
I saw you in a crowd
I knew
beyond a single doubt
that it was you.
Time had written lines
upon your face.
The years had touched your hair
with silver lace.
You did not stand as straight
as once you stood
and yet to me you looked
just as good.
I started toward you - stopped -
and turned away
lest you should see me as
I am today.
/
ALTHOUGH DEENA BRIMMER recently celebrated her
19th birthday, she gushes about her Sweet 16 present
when she went backstage to meet Tim McGraw.
tion group where she goes each
day to catch the bus. She says
some of her fondest memories
are field trips with Gar Thorn-
ton's class. "Bowling with Gar's
class," she begins, "That was so
much fun - and going to the
PuyaUup Fair with them."
She has found a different sort
of relationship with the special-
ed teacher and staff. "You're al-
ways around them and they act
like friends or family. They
care about you that much. You
can tell them anything you want
and you can't do that for every-
one, you know," she observes.
"I've known them now four
years."
In her mainstream classes,
Deena says without hesitation,
the students have accepted her. "I
don't think they look at me dif-
ferent than anyone else, just be-
cause I'm in a wheelchair. I
think that's good," she says.
And Deena has managed to
find the SHS campus accommo-
dating to her needs. "It's pretty
good. I mean, I know where
every ramp is," she proclaims.
"Like when you want to go down
from the side of the SUB there's a
ramp there. When you go out the
side door which doesn't have a
ramp, then I have to go way
around. It's kind of a pain in the
neck but that's okay."
ALL THAT maneuvering has
given her strength. "My hands
are like so strong. It's like,
'Don't mess with me,' " she jokes
with a mischievous smile. "My
arms are pretty strong."
Her physical strength is
matched by an intellectual ener-
gy which has enabled her to
graduate with her class. Among
her favorite classes are psychol-
ogy and a foods class she took
with Mrs. Sawyer.
Deena has been a member of
®
LEE STILLwELL
Friendly hometown service
Located in Downtown Shelton at
601 Railroad #200
426=2685
• Home • Auto • Life * Commercial
. iiiii i
the SAFTYE (Stop Automobile
Fatalities Through Youth Ef-
forts) club at SHS and worked at
the OysterFest booth with her
mom and dad. -
When Deena is not in school
she says, "I like to hang out with
my friends. I like to go to
movies. I like to spend a lot of'
time with my family• I like go-
ing to the mall."
And this 19-year-old likes
concerts, from alternative to
country music. "I like Tim Mc-
Graw. He's my number one fa-
vorite. I met him. I met him in
1996 when I was 16 years old.
That was my birthday present,"
she explains with increasing en-
thusiasm and a dreamy-eyed
look. "I got to meet him and I was
like, 'Wow.' I was so excited•
And he was really nice. There
was like 150 people backstage
and I met him first. He went
right to me. I have pictures and
everything." She giggles.
DEENA EXPLAINS how she
came to have such an interesting
spelling for her name. "It's kind
of funny," she begins. "I think
my morn got my name from a
nurse in the hospital. When I
was born, her gown said 'Deena'
on it, and it was spelled my way
and she liked it."
Although she may be moving
to Seattle, Deena has no intention
of leaving Shelton behind.
"We'll come back once a
month," she predicts. "I told my
morn we had to." And she flashes
that beautiful grin.
On Saturday:
4-H dog, cat show
is at fairgrounds
The Blazing Stars 4-H Club K-9 Unit will present de m01t
will host "cat and dog days" Sat-
urday at the Mason County Fair-
grounds on Highway 101 north of
Shelton.
Set to run from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., canine related activities are
open to all 4-H members and the
public is invited to attend with
their dogs or observe the activi-
ties. The cat show from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. is open to 4-H members
only.
A canine good citizenship test
will be offered for $8. Proof of vac-
cinations and a dog license are re-
quired for the test.
There will be state qualifica-
tion for the dog show for 4-H
members only. Obedience match-
es run all day and fit-and-show
sessions begin at 1 p.m. The cost
is $8.
The Mason County Sheriffs
Adopt-a-Pet
Adopt-a-Pet is a nonprofit volun-
teer group whose placement services,
kennels and spay-neuter assistance
program are financed through month-
ly garage sales. To list pets with the
placement-assistance program or to
list lost and found pets, call before 8
p.m. Sunday for publication. All pets
from Adopt-a-Pet kennels are vet-
checked• Call 426-2610 to set up a
kennel visit or to donate items.
Or visit the Web site at www.aap-
wa.org.
SHEBA, A 11/2-year-old, spayed
German shepherd cross, is very ac-
tive and loves attention, according to
her caretakers.
BUTTERCUP, A 1-year-old,
spayed yellow Lab cross, is small- to
medium-sized and weighs 40 pounds.
A SECURE FENCE is required for
Wally, a large, 8-month-old, neutered
yellow Lab cross.
i i i 00iiiii i,!i: ii:
i:: ¸ /?(i:; i:! ¸ ; :/ i i!i;:! i
:fi/ii£:/i /I:/L;:,:::/ :
BEAUTIFUL BUDDY, a year
old, neutered black Lab
cross, is very gentle and a
real lover, according to his
caretakers who add he is a
little on the timid side. A
fenced yard is required. Call
426-2610 to meet him.
tions.
The 4-H cat show will ,..
clinics in the morning an
ting and showing class in u
ternoon. There will be a .
good citizenship test and
judging.
Low-cost vaccinations f°lM
cats and dogs will be give.n {
by the Steamboat Island verrtl
ic. From 9 to 11:30 a..
Richert of Richert's PhotO Cj
in Shelton will take dog a_
portraits with the fee to be a
mined at the show.
More information aboU},
4.,
event is available frog^no €
Krysten Thompson, 427.-1€
Lisa DeWall, 4-H coora-m=".a
• Un/Vsr'
the Washington State n
Cooperative Extension .... '
427-9670, Extension 396.
Free Teen Services
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Until Dec. 15, 1999 (t:00-6:00 pm)
All services free
• Birth Control
• Pregnancy tests
• Emergency Contraception
• Sexually transmitted
infection treatment
• HIV testing
• Counseling
For young women and men
No Appointment Necessary
Totally Confidential
Planned Parenthood"
Shelton clinic • 310 West Birch
(360} 426-2933
MIRACLE, a 4.month-old,
Lab-pit bull cross, is black
and very affectionate,
volunteers.
AT 11 MONTHS LadY,
shepherd cross, is
"very alpha dog" by her c
Free Pets
A GERMAN
cross female is
and tan, and not good
6978.
A MEDIUM-SIZED LalS
cross is spayed and
shots. A fenced yard is
1312.
A 6- TO 8-WEEK-OLD
weiler puppy found at Deer
black and tan. 432-9410.
A ROTTWEILER-SI
cross with docked tail is
old and good with children.
City of S
Animal
Adoptions cost $25
city license.
all the time. Call
the shelter at 902
Hours are 10 a.m. to
day through Friday and
p.m. Saturday.
Here's a listing of
available this week: 0 "
COCKER CROSS male, 8
old.
LAB MALE, i year old.
PANTORIU/.
CLEANERS & TAILOIIP
By
Russ
"Dastardl
Denney
In Iig f the recent
environme
cleaning industry,
s series of questions
to educate the public s
minds at ease. ,
.4. Is there any ""''hild'$ rou
drycleaned clothes in a u., ill
A Based on the bef,,n8
• • OOU'- [/'
co ,ncl i
scientificeviden ( . - p .
of workers in dryclean.loll..
drycleaned clothes pre,ultS. ,n.
hazard to children o[ /rore
ou tOO IV "
ever, if it makes y .... here
fortable, hang them e sv"
house. . t#
O. What i, the odor I s Ofrt
smefl at the drycleanor?
A. may be
dues or spotting ch
used to remove
drycleaning procesS,
ticeable odor on a
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