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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 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