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Robinsons to mark 50 years Former Shelton residents John and Betty Robin. son will celebrate their golden wedding anniver- sary at a gathering with friends and family from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 14, at Priest Point Park in Olympia. Betty Newman married John D. Rob- inson on August 12, 1949 at Shelton's First Baptist Church. The Robinsons are living on Camano Is. land. He is a former Mason County sheriff. The couple's family includes daughter Karen (Robin- son) Johnson and her husband Larry in Olympia, son Randy Robinson of Camano Island, and granddaughter Chris Johnson. Skok Valley reunion slated on August 21 The annual potluck picnic tbr the Middle Skokomish Valley community will begin at noon Saturday, August 21, at the Sko- komish Grange. People who attended Middle Sk()kmnish School, their friends and lmnilies, and those who re- sided ill tim Skokomish Valley are invited ahmg with current resi- dents. The school building was named as a historic Mason County school m 1987 by the Retired Teachers Association of Mason County. Since that time, notes organizer Billie Howard, the reunions have been an annual affair with time for reminiscing and renewing old friendships. The grange will furnish coffee, tea, juice and eating utensils. Those attending should bring their memories and a dish to share, Howard adds. More information on the reun- ion is available from Karen Rag- an at 426-2426 or Howard at 426- 8443. Adopt-a-Pet Adopt-a-Pet is a nonprofit volun- teer group whose placement services, kennels and spay-neuter assistance program are tinanced through month- ly garage sales. To list pets with the placement-assistance program or to list lost and lbund 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. ()r visit the Web site at www.aap- wa.org. THREE PUPPIES, 7 months old and Sl)ayed and neutered, are me- A GOOD TRAVELER, Jet, a 2 U2-year.old, neutered hound cross with black.and-tan short hair, is described as a beautiful dog with a mild manner. A fenced yard is re- dium-sized with black-and-tan curly hair. AT 1 U'e-YEARS-OLD Butch, a neutered I)oberman cross, is medium- sized with a docked tail. He's a little on the timid side, according to his caretakers. Free Pets A FENCED YARD is required for Copper, a 4-year-old, neutered, black- and-tan beagle. He weighs 30 pounds and is current on shots, housebroken and good with children. 426-9477. BLU, A 2 V2-YEAR-OLD Austra- lian cattle dog who is not good around children, is current on shots and re- quires a six-foot tbnee. 426-0001. A 6-MONTH-OLD, female Rot- tweiler-Lab cross is black and tan and will be large. She is current on shots, housebroken, good with chil- dren, very intelligent and a good traveler. 427-8966. City of Shelton Animal Shelter Adoptions cost $25 plus $5 for a city License. New dogs are brought in all the time. Call 427-7503 or visit i the shelter at 902 West Pine Street. Hours are l0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- day through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 pro. Saturday. Here's a listing of some of the dogs awfilable this week: COLLIE CROSS female, 1 year old. TERRIER CROSS male, 1 year old. College light: Ashley's pleased with smooth transitions By CAROLYN MADDUX Ashley Blakemore says her first year of university studies taught her a lot more than she learned in the classroom - and judging from the almost-3.7 grade-point average she earned as a freshman, that's a signifi- cant amount. "Being on your own," she in- stances with a smile, "and get- ting to experience time manage- ment. Being responsible for yourself. Adjusting to a room- mate and living in a little tiny space. And being just a face in the crowd." She was pleased, given all the newness of transition from hometown to the collegiate set- ting, to feel she was succeeding academically at Western Wash- ington University. "I had some good profs," she explains mod- estly, "so that's cool." ASHLEY SPENT her first year at Western in Nash Hall. "We had the end room. It was twice as small as the others," she says, measuring out a tiny cubi- cle between palms. "But I ended up loving my roommate, and that made the year good." So did the opportunity to play a variety of sports in Western's intramural program: volleyball, basketball and soccer. "It was my first time to play soccer,  she recalls, "and I really liked it." There was no dearth of things to do in Bellingham, Ashley says. The problem was finding time to do them all. "I thought I was going to have all this free time," she says, rolling her eyes. When she did find the time, one of her favorite activities was go- ing to Canada to watch hockey. "That's big there, like basketball or football here," she explains. The Peace Arch in Blaine was close at hand, and even closer was the waterfront. "It was just a mile walk to Larrabee Park," she says. DORM LIFE,  SHE says, was fine for her first year, "I think I was one of the few pebple who had a good experience living on campus," she laughs. Nonethe- less, she's not returning. In- stead, she'll share an apartment nearby with friend Brianna Ly- man, another Sheltonian. Ash- ley's roommate from this year was going to make it a three- some, but decided not to move off campus. "She has a twin sister," Ashley explains, "who lived just downstairs. And they've never lived apart. They're great; they're both awesome. We'll still be friends." She affirms that her choice of college was just right, aI wanted to stay in Western Washington," she says. "I love the mountains and lakes here. It's not so close you can come home for the day, but you can come home without buying a plane ticket. "And the school is large enough; it's not like high school. Classes are quite a bit tougher. And they're big," she adds. "Mine this year had anywhere from 30 to 150, and one was ove 400." That means impersonal, she observes. "One's over 400. The profs don't care about you like teachers at high school. But that can all be dealt with." Still to come is a decision about her field of study, Ashley says. "I haven't declared a quired. Call 426-2610 to meet SHEPHERD FEMALE, 3 to 4 major. I've thought about educa- him. yearsold, tion, and nursing, and audiolo- DON'T MISS IT! [ My/ravel and Goodtime Tours invite you to | PREVIEW OF UPCOMING TRIPS... / SATURDAY, lULY 31st * 12 noon - 2 p.m. | A Christmas Alaska Inaugural Cruise r BransOnl MO ) t I  . ,s II [Nov 5-i0, 1999 J Village Clubhouse [ dupan:tig ' Soo'e !1 " ................... Information will also be given on ' "1 RENO * LAS VEGAS * SAN FRANCISCO  II  O,,;s-") " and oth ers. 6e;saks. Seating is limited • Please RSVP by 5 p.m, July 30th -"-,vnts Charleen 426-3466 • Donna 426-8274 -"J IW Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 29, 1999 ASHLEY BLAKEMORE, pausing at the gate of Simp- son's plywood mill where she works this summer, says she is proud of herself for taking on a labor job. She's also pleased with the way things went academically and socially during her freshman year at Western. gy. I know I want to work with kids, but that's all I know right now." She smiles and adds, "I have a whole 'nother year to make up my mind." She'll have to leave Bel- lingham and change schools if nursing is her choice, Ashley notes. She picked Western be- cause of its excellent education program, but there isn't a school of nursing. "I'd have to transfer," she says, a hint of wistfulness creeping into her voice. Her choice, if she decided to go for pediatric nursing, would be the University of Washington - "if I can get in," she says. "It's hard to get into." AS FOR THIS summer, Ash- ley's into another new experi- ence. She's working in the ply- wood mill at Simpson Timber Company. It's new territory for Ashley, the daughter of Ed (PUD 3 manager) and Alana (Shelton High School English teacher) Blakemore. "I'm really proud of myself for getting a labor job," she reports. "Yes, it's hard. But it's not like it's for the rest of my life." In fact, she says, she's having a great time at work. And Ashley's fit as a result of not only her manual work but working out as well. She'd resolved, for instance, to run the Huff 'n' Puff Trail every night after work. And she does, most nights. "Sometimes," she admits, "I'm just too tired. But mostly that standing in one place all day makes you just want to move." The physical side of her work came as no surprise. The sur- prise was in another aspect of the job. "I was expecting the worst," she admits. "I thought it would be horrible." She anticipated the regulars at the mill mal(ing fun of the college students, maybe giving them a hard time. "It was not horrible at all," she says. "The people at Simpson are so nice; they've gone out of their way to be great people to work with. "And it's not a bad job at all." Ashley beams a broad smile. "I'm fortunate to have it." LTON FARMERS MARKET [Local farmers:l (.  .." ;,- Fresh berries, tomatoes, .. 7 zucchini, flowers and more . • I "- oeal eraftsmen:] II ,  - stained glass, Adirondack | _g., ] furniture, soaps, glass II ''  Fresh bread, tries and goodies. Middle Eastern Dancers , Entertainment by "Mas-Uda" beginning at noon SATURDAYS 10 A.M.-3 P.M. 2NO ST. & FRANKLIN {in the Post Office Park) Okoneks mark 50 years Ed and Louise Okonek celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, July I0, at s gathering at the Mason-Benson Clubhouse. Over I00 guests attended the party hosted by Howard and Minnie Hargreaves and their committee with assistance from the couple's two sons Les Okonek of Bellingham and Richard Okonek and his wife Carole of Bozeman, Montana. Four granddaugh" ters who attended were Les's daughters Kellie and Erin Okonek from California and Richard and Carole's daughters Sheri Sanbeck and her daugh ° ter Valerie Sanbeck from Tacoma, and Sue Kelley and her husband Brian and their two sons Peyton and Skyler from Bothel. The Okoneks, who were married.July 16, 1949 in Shelton, have four great ° grandchildren. They have lived all their married life in Grapeview. Ed, who retired from Simpson'# plywood plant in 1977, enjoys fishing and hunting. Louise, a homemaker, plays golf at LakeLand Vii ° lage in Allyn. J Pioneer Kiwanis Clubl plans 'monster' sale Pioneer Kiwanis Club will hold roads in reducing iodine-defici what it touts as "a monster of a garage sale" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 7, on Pick- ering Road near the Spencer Lake Resort. Featured items will include new and old furniture, household goods, eollectibles, books and mis: cellaneous items. "This is an an- nual event that the club has proudly sponsored for many years," says club spokesman John Noble. All proceeds go to local and in- ternational charitable causes, No- ble says. Locally, the club sup- ports children's activities related to Pioneer School and for several scholarships for Pioneer School District recipients. International- ly, the club contributes to the Ki- wanis Worldwide Service Project, which has made substantial in- cy disorders worldwide. Grange picnic set July 31 All Grange members are i,n '' 1, to the Mason County Gr-,li Picnic set to run from 11 a.m. :| p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Walld| Park. .J Those attending should br. picnic fare and table servi$| Drinks will be furnished | Walker Park is east on F mount Avenue, which beco. Walker Park Road just outi the Shelton city limits. To the county park from downtOv¢  take State Route 3 up the  past the Log Monument and t¢] left on Fairmount, the first st after the monument's turO The park is about two miles e I I worrie(l about losing mv ir tdependence. Boy, was I wrong. I gained more! When it was time for me to decide about an assisted care facility, I thought my life would change dramatically. Well it did, and for the better! I have my owl apartment and privacy, but I have help with all the everyday care that was getting difficult for me to handle by myself. And now I have time to pursue my hobbies and interests with friends here who enjoy the same things. I made the right choice to move to Alpine Way. Visit Alpine Way and y00)u'll soon find solutions to your concerns. - " " Shelton, WA 98584 W (360) 426-2600 ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE Robinsons to mark 50 years Former Shelton residents John and Betty Robin. son will celebrate their golden wedding anniver- sary at a gathering with friends and family from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 14, at Priest Point Park in Olympia. Betty Newman married John D. Rob- inson on August 12, 1949 at Shelton's First Baptist Church. The Robinsons are living on Camano Is. land. He is a former Mason County sheriff. The couple's family includes daughter Karen (Robin- son) Johnson and her husband Larry in Olympia, son Randy Robinson of Camano Island, and granddaughter Chris Johnson. Skok Valley reunion slated on August 21 The annual potluck picnic tbr the Middle Skokomish Valley community will begin at noon Saturday, August 21, at the Sko- komish Grange. People who attended Middle Sk()kmnish School, their friends and lmnilies, and those who re- sided ill tim Skokomish Valley are invited ahmg with current resi- dents. The school building was named as a historic Mason County school m 1987 by the Retired Teachers Association of Mason County. Since that time, notes organizer Billie Howard, the reunions have been an annual affair with time for reminiscing and renewing old friendships. The grange will furnish coffee, tea, juice and eating utensils. Those attending should bring their memories and a dish to share, Howard adds. More information on the reun- ion is available from Karen Rag- an at 426-2426 or Howard at 426- 8443. Adopt-a-Pet Adopt-a-Pet is a nonprofit volun- teer group whose placement services, kennels and spay-neuter assistance program are tinanced through month- ly garage sales. To list pets with the placement-assistance program or to list lost and lbund 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. ()r visit the Web site at www.aap- wa.org. THREE PUPPIES, 7 months old and Sl)ayed and neutered, are me- A GOOD TRAVELER, Jet, a 2 U2-year.old, neutered hound cross with black.and-tan short hair, is described as a beautiful dog with a mild manner. A fenced yard is re- dium-sized with black-and-tan curly hair. AT 1 U'e-YEARS-OLD Butch, a neutered I)oberman cross, is medium- sized with a docked tail. He's a little on the timid side, according to his caretakers. Free Pets A FENCED YARD is required for Copper, a 4-year-old, neutered, black- and-tan beagle. He weighs 30 pounds and is current on shots, housebroken and good with children. 426-9477. BLU, A 2 V2-YEAR-OLD Austra- lian cattle dog who is not good around children, is current on shots and re- quires a six-foot tbnee. 426-0001. A 6-MONTH-OLD, female Rot- tweiler-Lab cross is black and tan and will be large. She is current on shots, housebroken, good with chil- dren, very intelligent and a good traveler. 427-8966. City of Shelton Animal Shelter Adoptions cost $25 plus $5 for a city License. New dogs are brought in all the time. Call 427-7503 or visit i the shelter at 902 West Pine Street. Hours are l0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- day through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 pro. Saturday. Here's a listing of some of the dogs awfilable this week: COLLIE CROSS female, 1 year old. TERRIER CROSS male, 1 year old. College light: Ashley's pleased with smooth transitions By CAROLYN MADDUX Ashley Blakemore says her first year of university studies taught her a lot more than she learned in the classroom - and judging from the almost-3.7 grade-point average she earned as a freshman, that's a signifi- cant amount. "Being on your own," she in- stances with a smile, "and get- ting to experience time manage- ment. Being responsible for yourself. Adjusting to a room- mate and living in a little tiny space. And being just a face in the crowd." She was pleased, given all the newness of transition from hometown to the collegiate set- ting, to feel she was succeeding academically at Western Wash- ington University. "I had some good profs," she explains mod- estly, "so that's cool." ASHLEY SPENT her first year at Western in Nash Hall. "We had the end room. It was twice as small as the others," she says, measuring out a tiny cubi- cle between palms. "But I ended up loving my roommate, and that made the year good." So did the opportunity to play a variety of sports in Western's intramural program: volleyball, basketball and soccer. "It was my first time to play soccer,  she recalls, "and I really liked it." There was no dearth of things to do in Bellingham, Ashley says. The problem was finding time to do them all. "I thought I was going to have all this free time," she says, rolling her eyes. When she did find the time, one of her favorite activities was go- ing to Canada to watch hockey. "That's big there, like basketball or football here," she explains. The Peace Arch in Blaine was close at hand, and even closer was the waterfront. "It was just a mile walk to Larrabee Park," she says. DORM LIFE,  SHE says, was fine for her first year, "I think I was one of the few pebple who had a good experience living on campus," she laughs. Nonethe- less, she's not returning. In- stead, she'll share an apartment nearby with friend Brianna Ly- man, another Sheltonian. Ash- ley's roommate from this year was going to make it a three- some, but decided not to move off campus. "She has a twin sister," Ashley explains, "who lived just downstairs. And they've never lived apart. They're great; they're both awesome. We'll still be friends." She affirms that her choice of college was just right, aI wanted to stay in Western Washington," she says. "I love the mountains and lakes here. It's not so close you can come home for the day, but you can come home without buying a plane ticket. "And the school is large enough; it's not like high school. Classes are quite a bit tougher. And they're big," she adds. "Mine this year had anywhere from 30 to 150, and one was ove 400." That means impersonal, she observes. "One's over 400. The profs don't care about you like teachers at high school. But that can all be dealt with." Still to come is a decision about her field of study, Ashley says. "I haven't declared a quired. Call 426-2610 to meet SHEPHERD FEMALE, 3 to 4 major. I've thought about educa- him. yearsold, tion, and nursing, and audiolo- DON'T MISS IT! [ My/ravel and Goodtime Tours invite you to | PREVIEW OF UPCOMING TRIPS... / SATURDAY, lULY 31st * 12 noon - 2 p.m. | A Christmas Alaska Inaugural Cruise r BransOnl MO ) t I  . ,s II [Nov 5-i0, 1999 J Village Clubhouse [ dupan:tig ' Soo'e !1 " ................... Information will also be given on ' "1 RENO * LAS VEGAS * SAN FRANCISCO  II  O,,;s-") " and oth ers. 6e;saks. Seating is limited • Please RSVP by 5 p.m, July 30th -"-,vnts Charleen 426-3466 • Donna 426-8274 -"J IW Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 29, 1999 ASHLEY BLAKEMORE, pausing at the gate of Simp- son's plywood mill where she works this summer, says she is proud of herself for taking on a labor job. She's also pleased with the way things went academically and socially during her freshman year at Western. gy. I know I want to work with kids, but that's all I know right now." She smiles and adds, "I have a whole 'nother year to make up my mind." She'll have to leave Bel- lingham and change schools if nursing is her choice, Ashley notes. She picked Western be- cause of its excellent education program, but there isn't a school of nursing. "I'd have to transfer," she says, a hint of wistfulness creeping into her voice. Her choice, if she decided to go for pediatric nursing, would be the University of Washington - "if I can get in," she says. "It's hard to get into." AS FOR THIS summer, Ash- ley's into another new experi- ence. She's working in the ply- wood mill at Simpson Timber Company. It's new territory for Ashley, the daughter of Ed (PUD 3 manager) and Alana (Shelton High School English teacher) Blakemore. "I'm really proud of myself for getting a labor job," she reports. "Yes, it's hard. But it's not like it's for the rest of my life." In fact, she says, she's having a great time at work. And Ashley's fit as a result of not only her manual work but working out as well. She'd resolved, for instance, to run the Huff 'n' Puff Trail every night after work. And she does, most nights. "Sometimes," she admits, "I'm just too tired. But mostly that standing in one place all day makes you just want to move." The physical side of her work came as no surprise. The sur- prise was in another aspect of the job. "I was expecting the worst," she admits. "I thought it would be horrible." She anticipated the regulars at the mill mal(ing fun of the college students, maybe giving them a hard time. "It was not horrible at all," she says. "The people at Simpson are so nice; they've gone out of their way to be great people to work with. "And it's not a bad job at all." Ashley beams a broad smile. "I'm fortunate to have it." LTON FARMERS MARKET [Local farmers:l (.  .." ;,- Fresh berries, tomatoes, .. 7 zucchini, flowers and more . • I "- oeal eraftsmen:] II ,  - stained glass, Adirondack | _g., ] furniture, soaps, glass II ''  Fresh bread, tries and goodies. Middle Eastern Dancers , Entertainment by "Mas-Uda" beginning at noon SATURDAYS 10 A.M.-3 P.M. 2NO ST. & FRANKLIN {in the Post Office Park) Okoneks mark 50 years Ed and Louise Okonek celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, July I0, at s gathering at the Mason-Benson Clubhouse. Over I00 guests attended the party hosted by Howard and Minnie Hargreaves and their committee with assistance from the couple's two sons Les Okonek of Bellingham and Richard Okonek and his wife Carole of Bozeman, Montana. Four granddaugh" ters who attended were Les's daughters Kellie and Erin Okonek from California and Richard and Carole's daughters Sheri Sanbeck and her daugh ° ter Valerie Sanbeck from Tacoma, and Sue Kelley and her husband Brian and their two sons Peyton and Skyler from Bothel. The Okoneks, who were married.July 16, 1949 in Shelton, have four great ° grandchildren. They have lived all their married life in Grapeview. Ed, who retired from Simpson'# plywood plant in 1977, enjoys fishing and hunting. Louise, a homemaker, plays golf at LakeLand Vii ° lage in Allyn. J Pioneer Kiwanis Clubl plans 'monster' sale Pioneer Kiwanis Club will hold roads in reducing iodine-defici what it touts as "a monster of a garage sale" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 7, on Pick- ering Road near the Spencer Lake Resort. Featured items will include new and old furniture, household goods, eollectibles, books and mis: cellaneous items. "This is an an- nual event that the club has proudly sponsored for many years," says club spokesman John Noble. All proceeds go to local and in- ternational charitable causes, No- ble says. Locally, the club sup- ports children's activities related to Pioneer School and for several scholarships for Pioneer School District recipients. International- ly, the club contributes to the Ki- wanis Worldwide Service Project, which has made substantial in- cy disorders worldwide. Grange picnic set July 31 All Grange members are i,n '' 1, to the Mason County Gr-,li Picnic set to run from 11 a.m. :| p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Walld| Park. .J Those attending should br. picnic fare and table servi$| Drinks will be furnished | Walker Park is east on F mount Avenue, which beco. Walker Park Road just outi the Shelton city limits. To the county park from downtOv¢  take State Route 3 up the  past the Log Monument and t¢] left on Fairmount, the first st after the monument's turO The park is about two miles e I I worrie(l about losing mv ir tdependence. Boy, was I wrong. I gained more! When it was time for me to decide about an assisted care facility, I thought my life would change dramatically. Well it did, and for the better! I have my owl apartment and privacy, but I have help with all the everyday care that was getting difficult for me to handle by myself. And now I have time to pursue my hobbies and interests with friends here who enjoy the same things. I made the right choice to move to Alpine Way. Visit Alpine Way and y00)u'll soon find solutions to your concerns. - " " Shelton, WA 98584 W (360) 426-2600 ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE