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Band Continued from page A-1 With the marching band counting as a class with Shel- ton, the students are required to put in 90 hours, just as they would with any other class for credit. However, Breakfield said students in the marching band put in more like 110-i20 hours. "It seems pretty crazy because so much of it is front- loaded," he said. '~ou have to do as much as you can be- fore the rain starts and then we set the clocks back and we're rehearsing in the dark." When the weather is clear enough, the marching band rehearses on the football field. Once the rain starts falling, Breakfield said the band will continue to practice their steps on the field but will rehearse their music indoors. "This year, we've booked the Mini Dome for rehearsals to do run-throughs of the show," he said. As for the band's show, Breakfield said this year's is more audience-friendly. "We're performing Beatles ~ La Jazz," Breakfield said. "It has Beatles songs with a jazz treatment." The show includes three Beatles songs: "Magical Mys- tery Tour," "Something" and "Can't Buy Me Love." So far, the audience at football games has heard the band perform the first two songs of the show. "I think the audience responds because they're tunes they know," senior Nathan Chapman said. Chapman plays the tenor drums and is the drum sec- tion leader of the band. He said the show is a good fit for the Shelton band not only because the audience enjoys it, but because it is at the right difficulty level. "It's not too hard and not too easy," Chapman said. "It challenges, but not too much." Senior Rachel Wood, who is the trumpet section leader, said her section enjoys the musical selection because it's fun. "Marching band is a joy," Wood said. "All these peo- ple with us are our family and we know we can count on them." This family of musicians aspires to perform at a higher level than it did last year, when the band started up later than usual. '"We had a slow start last year," Breakfield said. "We won a couple of trophies at competitions. This year, we're about a month ahead of last year." The band uses its halftime performances during foot- ball games as rehearsals for the three competitions it par- ticipates in each fall. At competitions, the marching band participates in the Journal photo by Emily Hanson Shelton senior Nathan Chapman plays the tenor drums during the marching band's halftime performance on Friday. preliminaries, where it is judged on the music it plays, the marching skills and the general effect the band is able to portray to its audience. '~(ou get all kinds of feedback with scoring sheets and judges record themselves talking during the performanc- es, so it's a running commentary," Breakfield said. After the eight to 10 judges have scored each band, the competition moves into the finals, where the lowest-scor- ing band performs first and the highest-scoring band is " the finale for the day-long competition. Chapman said that beingin the marching band takes a lot more effort than people think it does. '~vVe have to think about where we're going, what we're playing and where we are in relation to the band," he said. The band's first performance this year is scheduled for Sept. 29 in Silverdale, the second is Oct. 13 in Tumwater and the third is Oct. 27 in Sumner. "I think we'll be a much stronger group than last year," Breakfield said. "They are already developing as perform- ers. I think they understand the kind of energy they need to make an impact with the audience and get them to pay attention to the show." Housing Continued from page A-1 to $158,000 in Lewis Coun- ty, $225,t~00 in Thurston, and $242,200 in Kitsap. Only Grays Harbor was less expensive than Mason at $115,600. Mason County's median home price of $156,200 is an increase from $140,000 at the same time last year. The number of closed house sales increased slightly, from 361 to 383 during the same period. Mason County's foreclo- sure rate is high at 35.5 percent, Shelton even higher at 46.4 percent. "That's a lot ... a huge thorn in your side if you're trying to retain value," Conklin said. Mortgage interest rates are a low 5 percent, and the federal government has indicated that they will remain low until at least late 2014, Crellin said. That low rate will keep homebuyers in the market, but might encour- age some people to contin- ue to rent with the assur- ance of low rates later on, he said. The media the past two years has focused on the life patterns of members of Generations X and Y, "wondering if they will ever become homeown- ers or shift to a renter- oriented society," Crel- lin said. Studies show young people are marry- ing, having children and purchasing homes later in life because they are busy establishing careers and need mobility for new jobs, he said. When they finally buy homes, many say they will return to the suburbs to raise their children, Crel- lin said. Crellin pointed out the number of home sales in the United States peaked" at four million homes in 1978, only to drop abruptly before returning to 4 mil- lion in 1996. The average home price peaked at more than $300,000 in 2007, Crellin said. "Buyers said, 'I'll buy more house,'" he said. "Then everything broke loose." The average home sale price has dropped every year since, and now stands at about $220,000, Crellin said. Offender Continued from page A-1 and attempted to arrange to meet for sex at a local mall. The Mason County Sher- iffs Office views Shrum as a high-risk offender because of the "predatory nature of the second offense." The sheriffs office classified Shrum as a level 3 sex of- fender under the belief that he is at a high risk to reof- fend. Fireworks Continued from page A~I our country declared its indepen- dence from oppressive rule," she said. "Proposing restrictive regu- lation to control the very day we celebrate freedom from restrictive regulation is an oxymoron and flies in the face of reason." George Rickle spoke for the Mason County Republicans, one of six civic groups who last year sold fireworks at stands in the city. Selling safe and sane fire- works at a stand outside Walmart offers the group "a slow revenue stream" and allows them to be welcoming ambassadors to people who drive to Shelton to buy fire- works, he said. "The loud, big booming things are coming from the reserva- tions," he told the commissioners. The big booms represent the holiday, said Shelton resident Cindy Cline. "I like the noise, the boom, the Armageddon, because it means freedom to me ... Celebrating with noise is freedom." she said. Commissioner Dawn Pannell said she proposed the ordinance because of the "escalation of noise" from fireworks. "Some people are offended by the noise, and it seems like a war zone in some neighborhoods." she said. Fireworks frighten pets and can trigger brush fires. Pannell said. "We don't want the noise, we don't want the danger, we don't want the disruption in peoples' lives." she said. Pannell said she is sorry for ven- dors who would be affected by the ban, but "this is the one avenue we have to address this." she said. Mayor Gary Cronce said he does not favor government over- regulation, but believes most residents favor a ban. Fireworks vendors could move their stands outside the city limits, he said. According to state law. the city must give notice of the change in law one year in advance. If the city adopts the ordinance, enforce- ment of it would not take effect for one year. The sale or discharge of fireworks would be a misdemean- or crime. If the ban is enacted. "the first couple years will be education, ed- ucation, education," said Central Mason Fire and EMS Chief Tim McKern. Firefight~rs would pass out pamphlets on the ban at festi- vals and other public gatherings. Injuries from fireworks in Ma- son County have been minimal, McKern said. The only injury last year came when a man threw an M-80, which landed in the hood of his sweatshirt and injured his hand, he said. Mike Patti. assistant chief and fire marshal of the Shelton Fire Department, said he has always recommended that fireworks fans take in professional shows instead of fireworks in the backyard. "We remain neutral on the city's stance," he said. "It's always been our stance to remain on the side of safety." Calls reported to Shelton Police, Mason County Sher- iffs Office and tribal agen- cies included: Burglaries At 6:14 a.m. on Sept. 13, a burglary was reported in the 2000 block of Adams Street. At 12:53 p.m on Sept. 13, a burglary was reported to a vacation home in the 100 block of North Hamma Vista, Lilliwaup. At 9:52 p.m. on Sept. 13, a burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Bayview Avenue. At 10:12 a.m. on Sept. 14, a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of West Dinning Road. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY At 11:22 a.m. on Sept. 15. a burglary was report- ed in the 300 block of South Fifth Street. At 9:12 p.m. on Sept. 16, a burglary was reported in the 2300 block of West Hurley Waldrip Road. At 7:08 p.m. on Sept. 16, a burglary was reported in the 22200 block of North U.S. Highway 101. Tools were reported missing. Assaults At 1:27 a.m. on Sept. 16, an assault was reported in the 300 block of South First Street. At 8:58 a.m. on Sept. 14. a domestic assault was re- ported at an undisclosed address on North Chinook Drive in Lilliwaup. At 12:54 p.m. on Sept. 14, a domestic disturbance was reported in the 800 block of North Fifth Street. At 1:26 p.m. on Sept. 14. a domestic disturbance was reported in the 3700 block of Shetton Springs Road. At 7 a.m. on Sept. 15, a domestic invasion was re- ported in the 1200 block of West Franklin Street. At 1:14 a.m. on Sep. 16. a domestic assault was re- ported in the 100 block of Southeast Klabsch Lane. Thefts At 11:38 a.m. on Sept.. 13, a theft of campaign signs was reported in an undisclosed address on East Pickering Road. At 7:03 p.m. on Sept. 13, a shoplifter was reported in the 100 block of East Wal- lace Kneeland Boulevard. At 10:34 a.m. on Sept. 14, an individual reported that a subject failed to pay for a dog and was neglect- ing it ]n an undisclosed ad- dress on West Skokomish Valley Road. At 6:24 a.m. on Sept, 14, a gold 1988 Honda Accord was reported stolen from the 2400 block of North 13th Street. At 10:09 a.m. on Sept. 14. a culvert was reported stolen from the 39500 block of North U.S. Highway 101, Lilliwaup. Estimated val- ued is $700. At 11:47 a.m. on Sept. 13, a vehicle prowl was re- ported in the 300 block of East C Street. Estimated value of loss is $200. At 12:11 p.m. on Sept. 13, a theft of medication was reported in the 2300 block of Jefferson Street. At 12:13 p.m. on Sept. 13, a theft of a lock box was reported at a home that was for sale in the 1900 block of South Second Street. Domestic violence At 6:14 p.m. on Sept. 13, a domestic assault was re- ported in an undisclosed address in Mason County. Page A-6 - Shelton-Mason County At 2:49 p.m. on Sept. 13, a shoplifter was reported in the 100 block of East Wal- lace Kneeland Bouelvard. At 10:34 a.m. on Sept. 14, a vehicle was reported stolen from the 2600 block of East St. Andrews Drive North. At 11:34 a.m. on Sept. 14, a mail theft was re- ported in the 500 block of Southeast Crescent Drive. At 1:46 p.m. on Sept. 14, a vehicle prowl was re- ported in the 100 block of Southeast Arcadia Road. At 2:13 p.m. on Sept. 14, a vehicle prowl was re- ported in an undisclosed address of North Third Street. At 6:46 p.m. on Sept. 14, a shoplifter was reported in the 100 block of East Wallace Kneeland Boule- yard. Journal- Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 At 10:41 p.m. on Sept. 14. a truck was reported stolen in the 2900 block of Olympic Highway North. At 12:04 p.m. on Sept. 15, a copper wire theft was reported in the 400 block of West Railroad Avenue. At 2:44 p.m on Sept. 15, a white Ford Escape was reported stolen from the 100 block of West Pine Acres Way. At 3:23 p.m. on Sept. 15, a shoplifter was reported in the 100 block of East Wal- lace Kneeland Boulevard. At 11:01 p.m. on Sept. 15, a theft was reported in the 600 block of West GOOD HORSE and cattle hay. Optional cuttings, some certified. Delivery possible. Call Todd at 360-496-1926. G9/20-27 FOUND PRESCRIPTION glasses at our Shelton Val- ley garage sale. Please call to claim and describe. 360-463- 3867. H9/20 HUGE GARAGE SALE. Years of collecting. Artwork, frames, books, beads, dolls, antique furniture, fabrics. housewares, tools, building supplies, windows, doors, bathroom fixtures, pressure cooker, toys, Christmas deco- rations. 2520 W Shelton Val- ley Road. Saturday only, September 22, 9am-4pm. LOTS OF NEW THINGS ADDED. H9/20 Franklin Street. At 10:25 a.m. on Sept. 16. a theft of vehicle parts. including wheels and tires from boat trailers, was re- ported in the 3300 block of East Mason Lake Drive West. Estimated value is more than $800. At 9:58 a.m. on Sept. 17, a theft of a lawnmower was reported in the 2100 block of Southeast Walker Park Road. Estimated value is $750. At 10:03 a.m. on Sept. 17, an identity theft inves- tigation was reported in the 7900 block of Shelton Mat- lock Road. Estimated loss is $10,D00 in total fraud CHRISTMAS NOW. Pre-lit blue spruce, 7'5"tree, used one season, with storage bags, $75 OBO. Oak en- tertainment cabinet, stor- age spaces, $75 OBO. 360-426-5346. Leave call- back number(s), times. E9/20-27 OAK MATCHING large rock- er and Ioveseat, upholstered brown Naugahyde, brass tacked, $400 OBO. 360- 426-5346. Leave call-back number(s), times. E9/20-27 YARD SALE, September 23, 9am-4pm. 120 N. Hamma Hamma Dr. E., Lake Cush- man. 20 years of stuff, wood- stove, table and more. A9/20 2-BEDROOM, 2-BATH mo- bile at Lake Cushman, $675 monthly plus deposit. W/S/G and theft. At 1:34 p.m. on Sept. 17, a black 1992 Honda Accord was reported stolen from the 700 block of West Cota Street. At 2:54 p.m. on Sept. 17, an identity theft was re- ported in the 300 block of West G Street. At 3:09 p.m. on Sept. 17, a shoplifter was reported in the 100 block of East Wallace Kneeland Boule- vard. At 3:28 p.m. on Sept. 17, a theft of gasoline and 15 feet of copper wire were re- ported stolen from the 100 block of East April Lane. included. 360-877-5430. A9/20-27 YARD SALE. Baby things, miscellaneous old-growth wood. 8am-12 noon, Satur- day, September 22nd, 1026 May Avenue. No early-birds. D9/20 SPENCER LAKE. 2-bed- room, 1 -bath mobile home laundry room and lake access. W/S/G paid. New carpet, some pets negotiable. $500 monthly, $400 deposit. 360-535- 2741 days, 253-310-7035 nights. $9/20-27 MOVING SALE: Furniture, household items, clothing, etc. Everything must go. Fri- day-Saturday, 9am-5pm, E. 41 Nisqually Place, Timber- lakes. E9/20