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College Spotlight: Teresa and Terah find some summer success By COI, IN HOWSER One w(maan is a firefighter, the )iher a soon-to-be Army officer. Both are young, attending college in fact: sisters who are starting Ill(' second phase of life adulthood. This isn't a new television drama on the FOX network; it is the life and times of Teresa and Terah (;ardner. 'Phey are products of Sheiton l ligh School, Teresa, 21, graduat- ed in 1996; Terah, 19, in '98. Their parents, l)on and Mary (ardntr, are life-long Shelto- 1 ian s. TERESA SAID during high school she was involved in cross- country running, track and dance, piano, student government and ROTe. Terah said she spent her high- school time involved with base- ball, Big Buddies and teaching Sunday school at Saint Edward's Catholic Church. Though sports absorbed most (d Teresa's time in high school, she said her four-year ROTC ex- t)[rience was what helped shape h,r ft.,lure. "I started to look at West Point fc)r a college and de- cide(t, about halfway through the process, that it just wasn't the right college fbr me." SHE THEN used her ROTe background to obtain scholar- ships and gain acceptance to Gon- zaga University. Upon entering the college, she raised her right hand for the military oath as part ,)f entering the college's ROTe program, linking her with the Iinited States Army. She takes fiv( IO'PC, credits every term at college. A senior at; Gonzaga, Teresa said her major is business with a concentration in management-in- ftn'mation systems and finance. She said she wants to be a sys- tems analyst but must first pay her dues to the military. "I'll be doing tbur years right aRer I graduate; I don,t know if I'll stay in late, r oi  not, or go back t :chool fin" a different degree ...... I'll see from there." TERESA RETURNED two weeks ago from training at Fort Lewis, North Carolina, in the Ca- det Troop Leadership Training program. "That is a time tor cadets from West Point and ROTe to get a taste of what a lieutenant's going to be like once yoti get in," she ex- plained. "It's kind of like an in- tertship, l gtlCSS." "1 was with the aviation unit," Teresa said. "They flew UH-60s, Blackhawks, so it was kind of hard for me to get leadership training there because they pret- ty much fly. Not much training that I could be involved in, but they did their best to include me in things. I just pretty much flew ewry day." TERESA SAID she enjoyed the experience and :learned a *tot about being a leader, about heli- copters and about the military's chain-of.-command. She said she and one other person were the only people to receive top marks m her platoon. Teresa said she was caught up in the Bulldogs' NCAA basketball mll I I II I TERAH AND TERESA Gardner had eventful summers• Teresa participated in a troop leadership program in North Carolina; Terah fought fires near Hoodsport. tournament run last year along with all her school chums, cele- brating the good -- and the bad. "It definitely lifted the campus' spirits for a couple of weeks," Ter- esa said. "But when it was over it was kind of nice, because we had every news program on our cam- pus. They were all set up right around the dorms and nobody could sleep, because they would wake up at 6 a.m. to do their news report." TERAH WILL be a sophomore at Western this year. She hasn't decided her major but said she is thinking about pursuing her fu- ture through the art department. While taking her general-require- ment classes, she is waiting for a reply to her art-department appli- cation. She said she is also inves- tigating Western's environmental studies program. Right now, she is absorbing what Western and the Bellingham area have to offer. "I really like it up there," Ter- ah said. "There's a lot to do, lots of outdoor activities  it's nice." Terah is presently fighting fires in the Hoodsport area for the U.S. Forest Service, earning some money for the school year. "THEY SEND us in to put it out with water, and after that we usually have to dig a trench, or dig line, around the fire so it doesn't spread," Terah said. "It's really kind of fun." Terah enjoys firefighting but said it can be dangerous. "I guess the main danger can be trees falling on us," she said. "Lot's of times the fires burn up the middle, or they can just burn on the top of the trees and the top el " can just fall on pep e. TERAH SAID she and other firefighters are trained properly to avoid this type of danger. She participated in a week-long train- I ing camp in Graham, Washing- ton, prior to the fire season. She said the job isn't too difficult as long as she uses proper damage- control techniques. "They always preach to us to pace ourselves," Terah explained, "and drink lots of water every 15 minutes. You need to preserve your energy as much as possible, because you never know how long you'll be out there." As sisters who are so close in age, Teresa and Terah said they find they have more similarities than differences. When asked who was more outgoing, Terah in- stantly volunteered Teresa's name. "I'D SAY 'there's a big dif- ference in the way our personality is," Teresa clarified, "but there's a real similarity in who we are as people." Terah followed Teresa's lead. "We shared a bedroom until she left to college," she said, "For awhile I didn't really like it but The sisters said the most diffi- cult part of going to college for them is not seeing as much of their brothers: Abe, 18, and Ste- phen, 14. "'CAUSE MY little brother is still growing and coming back and seeing him a little bit taller is hard," Teresa said. "In fact, when we leave for college this time, I think he's going to be taller than US." "He already is almost taller than me," the slightly shorter Terah added. Both sisters said they don't know if they will ever move back to the Shelton area, because their careers will determine their desti- nations. They also said marriage and family are off in the distant future. "It's in God's hands," Tere- sa said, laughing. Melanie and Jason Rgan Coffey, Ragan wed in Shelton June 5 Shelton residents Melanie Coffey and Jason Ragan ex- changed wedding vows at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, at Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton. Pastor Nell Thompson per- formed the double-ring ceremo- ny. Jon Ragan was the best man, and the matron of honor was Shelly Gordon. The groomsmen for the cere- mony were Jamey Ragan, Darin Hall and Ryan Peabody, while the bridesmaids were Kristy Pe- terson, Jennifer Ragan and Cheryl Ragan. The ringbearer was the bride's son, Devin Smith, and the flower girl was Madison Sylvester. Harpist Emily Endicott pro- vided music. A reception followed at the Moose Lodge Hall in Shelton. The bride is the daughter of IAnda Lane of Shelton and Da- vid Coffey of Centralia. She graduated from Shelton High School in 1990 and is employed by the Hama Hama Company. The groom's parents are Dan and Karen Ragan of the Skoko- mish Valley. He graduated in 1992 from Shelton High School and from South Puget Sound Community College in 1995. He is also employed by the Hama Hama Company. The couple made a honeymoon trip to Lake Tahoe and Reno, Ne- vada. The newlyweds reside in Shelton. Fair winner checks available at office The Mason County Fair staff reminds fair winners that their premiums are available for pick- up at the fair office. There will be staffers on hand to disburse checks from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday from now until Friday, September 17, says Mason County Fair Man- ager Lisa Brengan. "After this date, we will mail all checks that have not been picked up," she said. Winners are also reminded to cash their premium checks before October 31, as the 1999 fair's ac- count will be closed after that date. "Checks not cashed this year will not be reissued or paid next year," she pointed out. Anyone with questions can con- tact Brengan at the fair office at 427-7789. September's here. You wouldn't have to look at a calendar to know it. The goldenrod are in full bloom and the wild asters are coming out. I've always associated them with each other and with Septem- ber, though some years the gold- enrod blooms in early August and the asters wait until after Labor Day. This year they're in sync. The swallows have begun to gather. Before too long, they'll be lining up on electric wires. The hummingbirds aren't as dramatic about it; one day they just won't be there. All the obvious stuffs going on. The leaves are turning color. The school buses will be on all the county's roads next week. The mushroom-buyer signs are mush- rooming along the roads. And most autumnal of all, this morning, there was a grumbling roar at the bottom of the house and the furnace fired up. "Dad used to handle all of the :finances ... today he asked me what his checkbook is for." If this sounds familiar, Encore Communities can help. This incident may only touch the surface of the behavior changes you've noticed in your parent• As an adult child, it is very difficult to watch a loved one struggle daily with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Let Encore Communities' professional and caring staff assist you and your family by offering: ,24-Hour Licensed Nurses to provide medications, love and nurturing ° A private and secure dementia unit for resident safety and peace of mind ° Personalized care including assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming tl211R ltl RETIREMENT APARTMENTS ° Private & semi-private apartments to furnish with residents' own familiar belongings ,3 delicious daily meals & frequent snacks by our award-winning chefs , A varied and flexible activities program, housekeeping and maintenance Please contact our Bremerton or Shelton locations soon for a tour and complimentary lunch. We look forward to meeting you and your family members to offer our assistance. 900 West Alpine Way 2707 Clare Ave. Shelton, WA 98584 Bremerton, WA 98310 (360) 426-2600 (360) 377-1717 Retirement Apartments Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, September 2, 1999 m=m Michelle and Michael Healy Mattson and Healy marry in Olympia Former Shelton resident Michelle RoseAnn Mattson, who lives in Lacey, and Michael Hea- ly, also of Lacey, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon, July 24, at the Church of Living Water in Olympia. The bride's maid of honor was Cathy Mattson and the groom's best man was John Healy. The bridesmaids were Ann Marie Doran, Lora Mattson and Erica Poste; and the groomsmen were Tom Doran, Loren Isaac and Kevin Potis. The ringbearer was Caleb Mattson and Shelina Kunz attended the bride as her flower girl. Pastor Tim Wimberly officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Marshall Ellison provided piano music. A reception followed the HAM classes to be offered Free HAM radio classes will be offered for would-be amateur ra- dio operators at the Mason Coun- ty Department of Emergency Ser- vices on September 9. The Mason County Amateur Radio Club will host the course. A code class will begin at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday and a no-code class will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Information is available from local HAM enthusiast Dick Ro- senau at 426-9886. Planners of the class suggest that those in- tending to participate read the amateur radio guide, Now You're Talking, available from the na- tional HAM radio organization, which can be reached toll-free at 1-888-277-5289. "We try to make learning HAM radio fun," said a spokesperson for the group. The emergency management department is located in quarters at the Port of Shelton's Sanderson Field. ceremony at the church. The bride's parents and Marolyn Mattson Michelle received her diploma in 1990 at Sheltoa tian Fellowship. The groom's parents as Healy of Olympia leen Luderman of graduated from School in 1987 and NeW ble College in 1995. The Healys spent their moon in Alaska. They their home in Lacey. ILLLCX FAUGHEN0 SHELTON COMMISS Time for a • Aero Controls Certified Aero Spaa • Hokushin  • North Star Lumber Port tenants... Where are they Vote for Paid for by Committee I Marv Faughender, Chl, Treasurer, East 2070 Drive, Shelton,WA COME AND GET IT Medium bark ':*- ii.::" . Excellent selection of Perennials : 4- s 149 Reg. $1.99 1 gal. $3 99 Reg. $5.95 up 2 5 % OFF PO v HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 920 East Johns Prairie Road 426-3747 College Spotlight: Teresa and Terah find some summer success By COI, IN HOWSER One w(maan is a firefighter, the )iher a soon-to-be Army officer. Both are young, attending college in fact: sisters who are starting Ill(' second phase of life adulthood. This isn't a new television drama on the FOX network; it is the life and times of Teresa and Terah (;ardner. 'Phey are products of Sheiton l ligh School, Teresa, 21, graduat- ed in 1996; Terah, 19, in '98. Their parents, l)on and Mary (ardntr, are life-long Shelto- 1 ian s. TERESA SAID during high school she was involved in cross- country running, track and dance, piano, student government and ROTe. Terah said she spent her high- school time involved with base- ball, Big Buddies and teaching Sunday school at Saint Edward's Catholic Church. Though sports absorbed most (d Teresa's time in high school, she said her four-year ROTC ex- t)[rience was what helped shape h,r ft.,lure. "I started to look at West Point fc)r a college and de- cide(t, about halfway through the process, that it just wasn't the right college fbr me." SHE THEN used her ROTe background to obtain scholar- ships and gain acceptance to Gon- zaga University. Upon entering the college, she raised her right hand for the military oath as part ,)f entering the college's ROTe program, linking her with the Iinited States Army. She takes fiv( IO'PC, credits every term at college. A senior at; Gonzaga, Teresa said her major is business with a concentration in management-in- ftn'mation systems and finance. She said she wants to be a sys- tems analyst but must first pay her dues to the military. "I'll be doing tbur years right aRer I graduate; I don,t know if I'll stay in late, roi  not, or go back t :chool fin" a different degree ...... I'll see from there." TERESA RETURNED two weeks ago from training at Fort Lewis, North Carolina, in the Ca- det Troop Leadership Training program. "That is a time tor cadets from West Point and ROTe to get a taste of what a lieutenant's going to be like once yoti get in," she ex- plained. "It's kind of like an in- tertship, l gtlCSS." "1 was with the aviation unit," Teresa said. "They flew UH-60s, Blackhawks, so it was kind of hard for me to get leadership training there because they pret- ty much fly. Not much training that I could be involved in, but they did their best to include me in things. I just pretty much flew ewry day." TERESA SAID she enjoyed the experience and :learned a *tot about being a leader, about heli- copters and about the military's chain-of.-command. She said she and one other person were the only people to receive top marks m her platoon. Teresa said she was caught up in the Bulldogs' NCAA basketball mll I I II I TERAH AND TERESA Gardner had eventful summers• Teresa participated in a troop leadership program in North Carolina; Terah fought fires near Hoodsport. tournament run last year along with all her school chums, cele- brating the good -- and the bad. "It definitely lifted the campus' spirits for a couple of weeks," Ter- esa said. "But when it was over it was kind of nice, because we had every news program on our cam- pus. They were all set up right around the dorms and nobody could sleep, because they would wake up at 6 a.m. to do their news report." TERAH WILL be a sophomore at Western this year. She hasn't decided her major but said she is thinking about pursuing her fu- ture through the art department. While taking her general-require- ment classes, she is waiting for a reply to her art-department appli- cation. She said she is also inves- tigating Western's environmental studies program. Right now, she is absorbing what Western and the Bellingham area have to offer. "I really like it up there," Ter- ah said. "There's a lot to do, lots of outdoor activities  it's nice." Terah is presently fighting fires in the Hoodsport area for the U.S. Forest Service, earning some money for the school year. "THEY SEND us in to put it out with water, and after that we usually have to dig a trench, or dig line, around the fire so it doesn't spread," Terah said. "It's really kind of fun." Terah enjoys firefighting but said it can be dangerous. "I guess the main danger can be trees falling on us," she said. "Lot's of times the fires burn up the middle, or they can just burn on the top of the trees and the top el " can just fall on pep e. TERAH SAID she and other firefighters are trained properly to avoid this type of danger. She participated in a week-long train- I ing camp in Graham, Washing- ton, prior to the fire season. She said the job isn't too difficult as long as she uses proper damage- control techniques. "They always preach to us to pace ourselves," Terah explained, "and drink lots of water every 15 minutes. You need to preserve your energy as much as possible, because you never know how long you'll be out there." As sisters who are so close in age, Teresa and Terah said they find they have more similarities than differences. When asked who was more outgoing, Terah in- stantly volunteered Teresa's name. "I'D SAY 'there's a big dif- ference in the way our personality is," Teresa clarified, "but there's a real similarity in who we are as people." Terah followed Teresa's lead. "We shared a bedroom until she left to college," she said, "For awhile I didn't really like it but The sisters said the most diffi- cult part of going to college for them is not seeing as much of their brothers: Abe, 18, and Ste- phen, 14. "'CAUSE MY little brother is still growing and coming back and seeing him a little bit taller is hard," Teresa said. "In fact, when we leave for college this time, I think he's going to be taller than US." "He already is almost taller than me," the slightly shorter Terah added. Both sisters said they don't know if they will ever move back to the Shelton area, because their careers will determine their desti- nations. They also said marriage and family are off in the distant future. "It's in God's hands," Tere- sa said, laughing. Melanie and Jason Rgan Coffey, Ragan wed in Shelton June 5 Shelton residents Melanie Coffey and Jason Ragan ex- changed wedding vows at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, at Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton. Pastor Nell Thompson per- formed the double-ring ceremo- ny. Jon Ragan was the best man, and the matron of honor was Shelly Gordon. The groomsmen for the cere- mony were Jamey Ragan, Darin Hall and Ryan Peabody, while the bridesmaids were Kristy Pe- terson, Jennifer Ragan and Cheryl Ragan. The ringbearer was the bride's son, Devin Smith, and the flower girl was Madison Sylvester. Harpist Emily Endicott pro- vided music. A reception followed at the Moose Lodge Hall in Shelton. The bride is the daughter of IAnda Lane of Shelton and Da- vid Coffey of Centralia. She graduated from Shelton High School in 1990 and is employed by the Hama Hama Company. The groom's parents are Dan and Karen Ragan of the Skoko- mish Valley. He graduated in 1992 from Shelton High School and from South Puget Sound Community College in 1995. He is also employed by the Hama Hama Company. The couple made a honeymoon trip to Lake Tahoe and Reno, Ne- vada. The newlyweds reside in Shelton. Fair winner checks available at office The Mason County Fair staff reminds fair winners that their premiums are available for pick- up at the fair office. There will be staffers on hand to disburse checks from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday from now until Friday, September 17, says Mason County Fair Man- ager Lisa Brengan. "After this date, we will mail all checks that have not been picked up," she said. Winners are also reminded to cash their premium checks before October 31, as the 1999 fair's ac- count will be closed after that date. "Checks not cashed this year will not be reissued or paid next year," she pointed out. Anyone with questions can con- tact Brengan at the fair office at 427-7789. September's here. You wouldn't have to look at a calendar to know it. The goldenrod are in full bloom and the wild asters are coming out. I've always associated them with each other and with Septem- ber, though some years the gold- enrod blooms in early August and the asters wait until after Labor Day. This year they're in sync. The swallows have begun to gather. Before too long, they'll be lining up on electric wires. The hummingbirds aren't as dramatic about it; one day they just won't be there. All the obvious stuffs going on. The leaves are turning color. The school buses will be on all the county's roads next week. The mushroom-buyer signs are mush- rooming along the roads. And most autumnal of all, this morning, there was a grumbling roar at the bottom of the house and the furnace fired up. "Dad used to handle all of the :finances ... today he asked me what his checkbook is for." If this sounds familiar, Encore Communities can help. This incident may only touch the surface of the behavior changes you've noticed in your parent• As an adult child, it is very difficult to watch a loved one struggle daily with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Let Encore Communities' professional and caring staff assist you and your family by offering: ,24-Hour Licensed Nurses to provide medications, love and nurturing ° A private and secure dementia unit for resident safety and peace of mind ° Personalized care including assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming tl211R ltl RETIREMENT APARTMENTS ° Private & semi-private apartments to furnish with residents' own familiar belongings ,3 delicious daily meals & frequent snacks by our award-winning chefs , A varied and flexible activities program, housekeeping and maintenance Please contact our Bremerton or Shelton locations soon for a tour and complimentary lunch. We look forward to meeting you and your family members to offer our assistance. 900 West Alpine Way 2707 Clare Ave. Shelton, WA 98584 Bremerton, WA 98310 (360) 426-2600 (360) 377-1717 Retirement Apartments Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, September 2, 1999 m=m Michelle and Michael Healy Mattson and Healy marry in Olympia Former Shelton resident Michelle RoseAnn Mattson, who lives in Lacey, and Michael Hea- ly, also of Lacey, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon, July 24, at the Church of Living Water in Olympia. The bride's maid of honor was Cathy Mattson and the groom's best man was John Healy. The bridesmaids were Ann Marie Doran, Lora Mattson and Erica Poste; and the groomsmen were Tom Doran, Loren Isaac and Kevin Potis. The ringbearer was Caleb Mattson and Shelina Kunz attended the bride as her flower girl. Pastor Tim Wimberly officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Marshall Ellison provided piano music. A reception followed the HAM classes to be offered Free HAM radio classes will be offered for would-be amateur ra- dio operators at the Mason Coun- ty Department of Emergency Ser- vices on September 9. The Mason County Amateur Radio Club will host the course. A code class will begin at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday and a no-code class will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Information is available from local HAM enthusiast Dick Ro- senau at 426-9886. Planners of the class suggest that those in- tending to participate read the amateur radio guide, Now You're Talking, available from the na- tional HAM radio organization, which can be reached toll-free at 1-888-277-5289. "We try to make learning HAM radio fun," said a spokesperson for the group. The emergency management department is located in quarters at the Port of Shelton's Sanderson Field. ceremony at the church. The bride's parents and Marolyn Mattson Michelle received her diploma in 1990 at Sheltoa tian Fellowship. The groom's parents as Healy of Olympia leen Luderman of graduated from School in 1987 and NeW ble College in 1995. The Healys spent their moon in Alaska. They their home in Lacey. ILLLCX FAUGHEN0 SHELTON COMMISS Time for a • Aero Controls Certified Aero Spaa • Hokushin  • North Star Lumber Port tenants... Where are they Vote for Paid for by Committee I Marv Faughender, Chl, Treasurer, East 2070 Drive, Shelton,WA COME AND GET IT Medium bark ':*- ii.::" . Excellent selection of Perennials : 4- s 149 Reg. $1.99 1 gal. $3 99 Reg. $5.95 up 2 5 % OFF PO v HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 920 East Johns Prairie Road 426-3747