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What's Cookin'?
Aimee makes 'cave' mural
By REBECCA WELLS
It's called the "bear cave." All-
state Insurance employees had
jokingly dubbed this windowless
storage room with dim fluorescent
lighting in the back of the office as
such due to its drab atmosphere.
Staff would often use this space
to receive new clients, but wanted
to do something to improve its ap-
pearance.
That's when Bob Buhl, an in-
surance agent at Allstate, sug-
gested a local artist take the "bear"
theme and bring it to life on the
office walls. He approached Aimee
Auseth, who works next door as a
barista at Sage Book Store, with
the idea of painting a bear-themed
mural in the back room.
Aimee has loved drawing, color-
ing and art since she was a child
and had fun taking plenty of art
classes at Shelton High School.
Afer graduating from SHS, she
studied art for a couple of years
at Central Washington University
before deciding to take some time
oft" to explore her options and find
her career fbcus. Art remains a
hobby and she still tries to do some
drawing, sketching and painting
at home.
"I've always been interested in
it. I've always known that at some
point I would like to use that as
my support system financially
because I enjoy it and it can lead
in so many different directions,
which sometimes is a downfall for
me, because I can get sidetracked
very easily," she reflects.
WITH HER OWN creative flair
she has done a few small-scale
children's murals as well as sim-
ple, miscellaneous, monochrome
wall desigms and window paint-
ings at both the bookstore and in-
surance office. However, the bear
cave was the first painting project
of this scope.
Balancing art with her full-time
work schedule, as well as other
hobbies and volunteer efforts, Ai-
mee managed to paint a life-like
mural of bears in a cave. The im-
age is complete with rocks open-
ing up to a view of a river running
through a forest. Consulting office
staff about the room's dimensions
and closely examining photographs
of real bears, she carefully checked
to make sure her mural would fit
the space just right, without look-
mg too cartoony.
"It's really fun to do for murals,"
Aimee said, describing the tech-
nique of creating a realistic illu-
sion of an image to the viewer.
With no windows to worry
about, she was able to compose an
expansive, realistic image in the
confined space without it becoming
too overpowering or overwhelming
to the eye.
The final product incorporates
all fbur walls, covering about two
thirds of the room's wall space. It
includes blue trim in lighter and
darker hues over the bottom edge.
Counting the amount of time she
took with planning, sketching, ob-
serving her progress and arrang-
ing everything, she estimates the
commissioned work took her be-
tween 20 and 30 hours to finish.
AIMEE SAYS she's very
thankful to the Allstate staff for
providing her with the space and
the opportunity to present an
original artistic concept. Since
her time is usually limited, she
appreciated having the chance to
make art a higher priority in her
liib. "I've always had my finger in
all kinds of pots," she says.
Before accepting a job at the
bookstore, she spent eight months
working as a nanny in Ireland
and then came back home to work
at Hiawatha, Incorporated for a
year. Going on her fourth year at
Sage, Aimee is happy with where
she's at for the time being. "It's
SEATED INSIDE the "bear cave" - a renovated office space at the local
Allstate Insurance branch - is artist Aimee Auseth, who created the wall
painting to match the room's ambiance.
really fun! I really like it. I get
to work with all kinds of people
and meet all kinds of people,"
she says. The store's eclectic en-
vironment provides her with net-
working opportunities and has
introduced her to a wide variety
of local events and activities, not
to mention new books. "The staff
here: I couldn't ask for a better
group to work with," she says.
Not only does everyone seem to
fill a specific niche just right, they
have all become friends who are
comfortable at work. It's weird
when I'm not here. Usually all
of us stop in on our days off any-
way," she says.
Being able to organize product
displays in the store's windows
and on the display floor offers Ai-
mee all kinds of opportunities to
express her creativity.
IN HER SPARE time, Aimee
raises and rides horses. Her mom's
side of the family has had horses
for longer than she can remember
and Aimee has had her own hors-
es since she was 13. She now has
an Arabian and a rescued quarter
horse-Arab mix. Aimee considers
her animals as if they were pets.
"They're like dogs for me," she ex-
plains.
She also makes time to volun-
teer at Southside School. Taylor,
her boyfi, iend's daughter, just
started third grade at the school
and for the last two years Aimee
has been helping in her classroom
once a week. Aimee hopes to con-
tinue on with her volunteer tradi-
tion this year and is looking fbr-
ward to it. "It's so much fun! It is
my favorite day of the week!" she
says.
Aimee shared an easy, popu-
lar cookie recipe, which has been
a family favorite for a very long
time. "It's pretty easy, but the
chocolate can be really tricky when
you first learn to make it because
if you cook it too short or too long it
can be either too gooey or too dry,
but either way, it tastes good," she
says.
I shall not make the same mistake
again.
This is my vow, and may it be a
trtie one.
I shall avoid the old faux pas and
then
with utmost care proceed to make
a new one.
11/2 HOUR
MASSAGE
I I
Page 16 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, September 13, 2007
New pageant
opens l
Interested in becoming
Mason County or the veI
Miss Mason County
Teen? The Miss Mason
Scholarship Program is
ing for contestants in both
egories to turn out at the
pageant.
The pageant will take
on February 23, 2008, at
High School. Both programs
quire contestants to live,
school and work in Mason
ty. Ages to qualify for the
program are between 13 and
Senior contestants for the
Program must be between
ages of 17 and 24.
Both programs are
with the Miss America
tion and the Miss America
standing Teen Program. The
plication deadline is
tober 1.
More information is
on-lie at
org or by sending an e-mail
sage to Tami Engstrom at
MasonCounty@aol.com or
calling her at 432-0736.
In fact, people enjoy these cook-
ies so much she can never make
just one batch at a time. Her
boyfriend, Joe Coleman, and his
daughter Taylor both love them.
Taylor has fun making them, call-
ing them the "brown cookies." Ai-
mee says adults need to monitor
young children like Taylor when
the mixture is over the heat, but
it's safe once it's time to drop the
batter on wax paper. She also likes
to dip fresh fruit into the warm
batter.
No Bake Cookies
Ingredients:
2 C. sugar
1/2 C. butter
4 Tbsp. cocoa
]/2 C. milk
3 C. oatmeal
1/2 C. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Preparation:
Combine butter, sugar, cocoa
and milk and bring to a boil in a
sauce pan over medium heat.
Remove from heat and mix in
the remaining ingredients. Using
either a teaspoon or tablespoon,
drop batter into heaps onto the
wax paper and allow them to set
until they become hard.
Nitty Thz00tty
• Household • Clothing • Sporting Goods • Tools • Toys & Much
BAB gA INS gA Jr, gB£
Mason Senior
Bnnations accepted daily"
* Please call first for daily drop off hours
* Items must be CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION
2505 Olympic Hwy N
Hours: Monday Saturday 105 • Friday til
Gateway Shopping Center
SEAWG SO COUNTY AESWZrrS Z THE S, wcArm FoR 19 s
September Clearance
25%
Everything!
In the yard and greenhouses • In the gift dept.
66 SE Lynch Rd. A, njordit r, t,
At Taylor Towne 360-432-81
TRANE'S FALL REBATE
IS BACK!
UP TO
$1,200 REBATE
plus 6 months same as cash*
when you purchase any qualifying Trane XLi system
between August 30 and October 25, 2007
TM
The revolutionary Trane CleanEffects is the first
central air system that removes up to 99.98% of
the allergens from all the air that it heats or cools.
And now through October 25, 2007, you can get
rebate up to $1200 when you purchase one with
a qualifying XLi system. Isn't it time you expected
more from your system?
Like Two Systems In One... Which
Saves You Money!
, , Trane's XL19i is like having two systems in one.
On most days, it runs efficiently at low speed fo L
willbeatthe01ympiaMasterbuildersH0meSh0w' maximum savings. But when it's extremely hot, th=
att,lrtin'slJniversitv.0temlr14,1and11,..._.,....,_. _ ....... / unit switches to the larger compressor to provide.
even
greater
comfort.
Come see us/ J
*Rebate up to a maximum of $1,200 is available on qualifying systems and accessories only and may va7 depending on models
purchased August 30, 2007 through October 25, 2007, Available through participating dealers only. Void where prohibited. NOTE:
up to $1,200 is dependent upon system purchased. *6 months Same As Cash/6 months deferred payment. Finance Charges accrue
the date of sale unless the Same As Cash plan balance is paid in full prior to the Same As Cash expiration date, in which case they
waived. Regular credit terms apply after the Same As Cash period expires. Annual Percentage Rate 17,90%,
$2.00 (APR and Minimum Finance Charge may be lower in some states.) Terms subject to change without notice. Subject to credit ,
' s rnY
approval. See Account Agreement for complete information and important disclosures. Other open-end and closed-end cred=t plan
be available. Ask seller for details. All credit plans subject to normal credit policies.
• Celebrating our
'°,..,
70th An n=versary' ,::::.
Family 01ned - 3rd Generation estimate/
CAPITAL 360491-7450
HEATING & COOLING
c..... Serving Mason County since 1937
What's Cookin'?
Aimee makes 'cave' mural
By REBECCA WELLS
It's called the "bear cave." All-
state Insurance employees had
jokingly dubbed this windowless
storage room with dim fluorescent
lighting in the back of the office as
such due to its drab atmosphere.
Staff would often use this space
to receive new clients, but wanted
to do something to improve its ap-
pearance.
That's when Bob Buhl, an in-
surance agent at Allstate, sug-
gested a local artist take the "bear"
theme and bring it to life on the
office walls. He approached Aimee
Auseth, who works next door as a
barista at Sage Book Store, with
the idea of painting a bear-themed
mural in the back room.
Aimee has loved drawing, color-
ing and art since she was a child
and had fun taking plenty of art
classes at Shelton High School.
Afer graduating from SHS, she
studied art for a couple of years
at Central Washington University
before deciding to take some time
oft" to explore her options and find
her career fbcus. Art remains a
hobby and she still tries to do some
drawing, sketching and painting
at home.
"I've always been interested in
it. I've always known that at some
point I would like to use that as
my support system financially
because I enjoy it and it can lead
in so many different directions,
which sometimes is a downfall for
me, because I can get sidetracked
very easily," she reflects.
WITH HER OWN creative flair
she has done a few small-scale
children's murals as well as sim-
ple, miscellaneous, monochrome
wall desigms and window paint-
ings at both the bookstore and in-
surance office. However, the bear
cave was the first painting project
of this scope.
Balancing art with her full-time
work schedule, as well as other
hobbies and volunteer efforts, Ai-
mee managed to paint a life-like
mural of bears in a cave. The im-
age is complete with rocks open-
ing up to a view of a river running
through a forest. Consulting office
staff about the room's dimensions
and closely examining photographs
of real bears, she carefully checked
to make sure her mural would fit
the space just right, without look-
mg too cartoony.
"It's really fun to do for murals,"
Aimee said, describing the tech-
nique of creating a realistic illu-
sion of an image to the viewer.
With no windows to worry
about, she was able to compose an
expansive, realistic image in the
confined space without it becoming
too overpowering or overwhelming
to the eye.
The final product incorporates
all fbur walls, covering about two
thirds of the room's wall space. It
includes blue trim in lighter and
darker hues over the bottom edge.
Counting the amount of time she
took with planning, sketching, ob-
serving her progress and arrang-
ing everything, she estimates the
commissioned work took her be-
tween 20 and 30 hours to finish.
AIMEE SAYS she's very
thankful to the Allstate staff for
providing her with the space and
the opportunity to present an
original artistic concept. Since
her time is usually limited, she
appreciated having the chance to
make art a higher priority in her
liib. "I've always had my finger in
all kinds of pots," she says.
Before accepting a job at the
bookstore, she spent eight months
working as a nanny in Ireland
and then came back home to work
at Hiawatha, Incorporated for a
year. Going on her fourth year at
Sage, Aimee is happy with where
she's at for the time being. "It's
SEATED INSIDE the "bear cave" - a renovated office space at the local
Allstate Insurance branch - is artist Aimee Auseth, who created the wall
painting to match the room's ambiance.
really fun! I really like it. I get
to work with all kinds of people
and meet all kinds of people,"
she says. The store's eclectic en-
vironment provides her with net-
working opportunities and has
introduced her to a wide variety
of local events and activities, not
to mention new books. "The staff
here: I couldn't ask for a better
group to work with," she says.
Not only does everyone seem to
fill a specific niche just right, they
have all become friends who are
comfortable at work. It's weird
when I'm not here. Usually all
of us stop in on our days off any-
way," she says.
Being able to organize product
displays in the store's windows
and on the display floor offers Ai-
mee all kinds of opportunities to
express her creativity.
IN HER SPARE time, Aimee
raises and rides horses. Her mom's
side of the family has had horses
for longer than she can remember
and Aimee has had her own hors-
es since she was 13. She now has
an Arabian and a rescued quarter
horse-Arab mix. Aimee considers
her animals as if they were pets.
"They're like dogs for me," she ex-
plains.
She also makes time to volun-
teer at Southside School. Taylor,
her boyfi, iend's daughter, just
started third grade at the school
and for the last two years Aimee
has been helping in her classroom
once a week. Aimee hopes to con-
tinue on with her volunteer tradi-
tion this year and is looking fbr-
ward to it. "It's so much fun! It is
my favorite day of the week!" she
says.
Aimee shared an easy, popu-
lar cookie recipe, which has been
a family favorite for a very long
time. "It's pretty easy, but the
chocolate can be really tricky when
you first learn to make it because
if you cook it too short or too long it
can be either too gooey or too dry,
but either way, it tastes good," she
says.
I shall not make the same mistake
again.
This is my vow, and may it be a
trtie one.
I shall avoid the old faux pas and
then
with utmost care proceed to make
a new one.
11/2 HOUR
MASSAGE
I I
Page 16 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, September 13, 2007
New pageant
opens l
Interested in becoming
Mason County or the veI
Miss Mason County
Teen? The Miss Mason
Scholarship Program is
ing for contestants in both
egories to turn out at the
pageant.
The pageant will take
on February 23, 2008, at
High School. Both programs
quire contestants to live,
school and work in Mason
ty. Ages to qualify for the
program are between 13 and
Senior contestants for the
Program must be between
ages of 17 and 24.
Both programs are
with the Miss America
tion and the Miss America
standing Teen Program. The
plication deadline is
tober 1.
More information is
on-lie at
org or by sending an e-mail
sage to Tami Engstrom at
MasonCounty@aol.com or
calling her at 432-0736.
In fact, people enjoy these cook-
ies so much she can never make
just one batch at a time. Her
boyfriend, Joe Coleman, and his
daughter Taylor both love them.
Taylor has fun making them, call-
ing them the "brown cookies." Ai-
mee says adults need to monitor
young children like Taylor when
the mixture is over the heat, but
it's safe once it's time to drop the
batter on wax paper. She also likes
to dip fresh fruit into the warm
batter.
No Bake Cookies
Ingredients:
2 C. sugar
1/2 C. butter
4 Tbsp. cocoa
]/2 C. milk
3 C. oatmeal
1/2 C. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Preparation:
Combine butter, sugar, cocoa
and milk and bring to a boil in a
sauce pan over medium heat.
Remove from heat and mix in
the remaining ingredients. Using
either a teaspoon or tablespoon,
drop batter into heaps onto the
wax paper and allow them to set
until they become hard.
Nitty Thz00tty
• Household • Clothing • Sporting Goods • Tools • Toys & Much
BAB gA INS gA Jr, gB£
Mason Senior
Bnnations accepted daily"
* Please call first for daily drop off hours
* Items must be CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION
2505 Olympic Hwy N
Hours: Monday Saturday 105 • Friday til
Gateway Shopping Center
SEAWG SO COUNTY AESWZrrS Z THE S, wcArm FoR 19 s
September Clearance
25%
Everything!
In the yard and greenhouses • In the gift dept.
66 SE Lynch Rd. A, njordit r, t,
At Taylor Towne 360-432-81
TRANE'S FALL REBATE
IS BACK!
UP TO
$1,200 REBATE
plus 6 months same as cash*
when you purchase any qualifying Trane XLi system
between August 30 and October 25, 2007
TM
The revolutionary Trane CleanEffects is the first
central air system that removes up to 99.98% of
the allergens from all the air that it heats or cools.
And now through October 25, 2007, you can get
rebate up to $1200 when you purchase one with
a qualifying XLi system. Isn't it time you expected
more from your system?
Like Two Systems In One... Which
Saves You Money!
, , Trane's XL19i is like having two systems in one.
On most days, it runs efficiently at low speed fo L
willbeatthe01ympiaMasterbuildersH0meSh0w' maximum savings. But when it's extremely hot, th=
att,lrtin'slJniversitv.0temlr14,1and11,..._.,....,_. _ ....... / unit switches to the larger compressor to provide.
even
greater
comfort.
Come see us/ J
*Rebate up to a maximum of $1,200 is available on qualifying systems and accessories only and may va7 depending on models
purchased August 30, 2007 through October 25, 2007, Available through participating dealers only. Void where prohibited. NOTE:
up to $1,200 is dependent upon system purchased. *6 months Same As Cash/6 months deferred payment. Finance Charges accrue
the date of sale unless the Same As Cash plan balance is paid in full prior to the Same As Cash expiration date, in which case they
waived. Regular credit terms apply after the Same As Cash period expires. Annual Percentage Rate 17,90%,
$2.00 (APR and Minimum Finance Charge may be lower in some states.) Terms subject to change without notice. Subject to credit ,
' s rnY
approval. See Account Agreement for complete information and important disclosures. Other open-end and closed-end cred=t plan
be available. Ask seller for details. All credit plans subject to normal credit policies.
• Celebrating our
'°,..,
70th An n=versary' ,::::.
Family 01ned - 3rd Generation estimate/
CAPITAL 360491-7450
HEATING & COOLING
c..... Serving Mason County since 1937