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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you Editor, the Journal, 1 would like to say a big thank you to the caretakers of our cemetery. When I was there for the Memorial Day service with the flags and flowers, it was really heart—warming. The grass beautifully mowed and not a weed in sight. A full— time job Very nicely done. Beverly Godwin Shelton Many thanks Editor, the Journal, Gold medals and friendship cer— tificates should be awarded to Mason County first responders, firefighters and tow truck operators. A double portion should be awarded to South Mason Fire and Jim’s Towing. Tom Aaron Shelton Anomalous news Editor, the Journal, Mr. Duenkel, our county audi~ tor, has been selectively transparent about his efforts to secure our elec— tion system from all the potential voter fraud he ranted about during his 2022 campaign. But he has been purposely opaque about any voter fraud that actu- ally occurred. Apparently, his friends at the Voter Research Project are suffering from canvassing fatigue and haven’t un— covered any “anomalous” votes deemed fraudulent. As a duly diligent public servant and relying on his accounting background, I think Mr. Duenkel should penform a cost/ benefit analysis of-all the money he has spent to protect against that dastardly fraud and incidents of will— ful fraud itself. Taxpayer dollars well spent? Craig Anderson Shelton An excellentjudge Editor, the Journal, I have known Superior Court Judge Cadine Ferguson—Brown for several years now and know her to be a com- passionate and thoughtful leader that calculates the weight and outcome of any decision she makes. Cadine Ferguson—Brown has a heart for her community and I’ve witnessed her compassion and care for those within the community that many eas~ ily forget about, the elderly. While balancing a new position in Mason County, with an extensive commute, she still made time in her schedule to visit and run errands for some of the The Shelton—Mason County Journal encourages original letters to the editor of local interest. Diverse and varied opinions are welcome. We will not publish letters that are deemed libelous or scurrilous in nature. We reserve the right to reject any letter for any reason. When submitting a letter, please observe the following guidelines: Writers are limited to one original letter plus one rebuttal or counter-rebuttal per calé‘ndar month; Letters should be no more than 300 words; Letters will be edited for grammar, spelling, style, clarity and length. Priority will be given to local opinion and topics. Letters about national politics and topics will run on a space-available basis. The Thursday, July 20, 2023 — Shelton—Mason County Journal — Page 5 JournalrLettA‘er Policy—- weekly deadline is pm. Monday. Letters received after that time will run in the following week’s edition. All letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, physical address and daytime phone number, which will be used for verification purposes only. To submit a letter, email it to editor@masoncounty. com. Please type your letter directly into the email or attach a Word document. Letters submitted via external links or cloud drives will not be opened. You may also drop it off at 227 W. Cota 8th., or mail it to PO. Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584. Due to time constraints, the publication of handwritten or typed letters may be delayed. elderly people she knows. For others, she sat and visited with them, or of— ‘ fered to do any cleaning they might need help with, while still managing time with her family as a priority. Judge Cadine Ferguson—Brown is a passionate, dedicated individual, one who desires to see that good and right are being done in the world. She takes her role in seeing the right thing is done very seriously. She has a strength and determination that is inspiring and leaves you feeling a level of confi- dence in her commitment, dedication, and care for you as a friend and a per— son that holds value and Worth. At a young age, Cadine knew that she wanted to make a change for the better in this world, each day she lives her life with that at the core of all that she stands for and believes in. She desires to see others reach their full potential and will challenge them in a loving but firm way to reach beyond their circumstances to see their po— tential and how they can use it to help those in their local community. I would in full confidence vote for Judge Cadine Ferguson—Brown, and I would stand by that decision with the conviction in knowing that her heart is to see justice being served in every situation to the extent that the law allows. Deanna Brennan Port Olford, ls candidate quafified? Editor, the Journal, I have been following the upcoming judicial election. Much has been made of David Stevens’ qualifications based on his criminal experience. In fact, he runs on this according to his signs. But does he? Mr. Stevens has described him- self as a criminal guy and appears to have no experience in any other field of law. When you look at his resume, he doesn’t seem to have any other experience. Nor has he shown interest in it. This is an issue. For some reason, people think that criminal cases are all that judges do. It is about one—quarter (possibly less) of what they do in supe— rior court. I think it is safe to say that judges hear more family law cases than criminal cases. In fact, he might be con— flicted out of many if not all criminal cases for the next year. That means he will have to listen to other cases. Judges do a fair amount of probate, commercial, juvenile dependency and injury cases. Wouldhe know what to do with a receivership or property is- sue? Judge Ferguson-Broxm has prac— ticed in these areas and has experience as a couit commissioner. Mr. Stevens doesn’t. At his booth last weekend, he was pushing Referendum 101, and I doubt that he has read the law and there is no indication that he cares. That is not the background experi- ence we should be interested in. Be— cause it isn’t just those people that will appear before him. It might be you. And if it is, it will be in an area of law that he is totally unfamiliar with. Andrew M akar Hoodsport Voted for a building Editor, the Journal, I voted for a building. On Feb. 14, 2017, I voted to double the Fire Protec— tion tax levy for Mason County Fire Dis— trict 12 in Matlock. The district sold the levy as being for a building. I know it was for a building because I donated my equipment and time to clear the land that the fire district bought from the school district. 1 did not vote for one family to cre— ate jobs for their family and friends. I did not vote for that same family to buy toys, side-by-sides and gardening tools for themselves. And 1 damn sure did not vote to dou- ble my tax levy for that same family to buy vehicles at the government surplus for $5,000 to $7,000 of taxpayer dol— lars only to gift or sell for $50 among themselves and friends. I voted for a building, and now I am voting to recall the three fire commis— sioners that allowed this blatant malfea- sance of my tax dollars. David Pei-sell Elma Give Vance a chance Editor, the Journal, It should be the end of the line for the Vance Creek Train Trestle Bridge — one ofthe two highest logging bridges in the US. lustead, it’s time to start its new life as one of Mason County's prime tourist attractions: a spectacular histOric landmark. It’s a pedestrian—friendly bridge with an awe—inspiring 347—foot— high steel arch soaring over a mountain stream. The trestle’s owner, Green Diamond Resources, has agreed to give the bridge and surrounding land to Washington for a state park. Please show your support for this proposal by contacting your elected leaders and encouraging them to nego— tiate with Green Diamond to make the Vance Creek Trestle State Park a reality. This is a historic site we can be proud of a breathtaking tourist attraction that will bring visitors to see our corner of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Monte Ritter Shelton Local candidate Editor, the Journal, He’s local; he knows Shelton, George and his family have lived in Shelton for quite a while. His experience work— ing with people and housing issues, cleaning up those issues and work ethic speaks volumes. George Blush Will un— ‘ doubtedly make a great City Council Seat No. 1. Vote Blush. Pete Laserinko Shelton Journal letters policy regarding election season The Journal does not publish letters to the editor from candidates for public office — including those running unopposed — or their immediate family members, including spouse/partner, parents or children during election season. Election season is defined as from the moment a candidate declares for public office through the conclusion of the fall general election. This includes letters endorsing or opposing candidates in other races” and endorsing or opposing ballot measures. Thesole exception'to this policy allows a candidate to directly rebut a point made ' in a previous letter. Attempts to introduce additional topics will be rejected.