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Building
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1927 invites the public to a
formal grand opening of the
hotel, which cost $32,000.
The newspaper story
pointed out that the Cam-
eron sported hardwood
floors, except for the lobby's
"attractive terraza floor."
"It is modern, sound-
proof and fireproof in con-
struction and has all the
appointments of the hotels
of the larger cities." the
newspaper gushed.
George died in January
1930, leaving his widow
to run the business at the
height of the Great Depres-
sion.
"The economy was ter-
rible here for awhile." Bar-
rom recalled. "She did ev-
erything except the sheets.
She sent those to the laun-
dry."
Only two of the rooms
had showers, with the oth-
er guests sharing showers
"It is modern, soundproof
and fireproof in
construction and has a[[
the appointments of the
hotels of larger cities"
and toilets on each floor.
All the rooms had washba-
sins with hot water.
Growing up near Cen-
tralia, Barrom was an oc-
casional visitor until she
moved into the hotel to help
her aunt when she was 18.
Barrom remembers that
her aunt kept the hotel
afloat with a few steady
boarders.
A Rayonier Pulp Mills
employee who was ei-
ther a bachelor or wid-
ower lived there for years.
Workers constructing an
airport between Shelton
and Bremerton stayed for
awhile, as did Rayonier
employees building an of-
fice in Shelton. Barrom
said.
The Cameron didn't host
many travelers. Barrom re-
called. "They didn't have so
much tourism that they do
now." she said.
After marrying her hus-
band Jim. the couple lived
in the hotel.
Barrom remembers her
aunt as "exceptional" and
"fun." She was a member of
a bridge club. and golfed on
a course that is now home
to the airport. She died at
age 91.
Bertha led "a special life.
I would think, for a wid-
owed lady," Barrom said.
"I think most people would
have gotten rid of that re-
sponsibility."
After paying off her bank
loan for the hotel, Barrom's
aunt now 65 -- sold the
building in 1946. The hotel
was converted into apart-
meats.
Today, the Mason Coun-
ty Assessor's Office reports
the building is owned by
Robert C. McConkey of
Olympia. Contact informa-
tion for McConkey could
not be found.
If money were not an
issue. Barrom said she'd
like to see the building re-
stored, perhaps as a shelter
for the homeless. "I would
love to see it on historical
tours." she added.
But maybe no one else is
interested in the old build-
lng, Barrom said.
"I'm 89," she said. "I
don't think that there are
many people who remem-
ber it as a going busi-
ness."
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Sentenced
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to forgive the defendant because then my
soul can be at rest and move on ... Good
riddance to you."
Mason County Prosecutor Mike Dorcy
said there was little he could say to add to
the remarks of Oppelt and Morrow.
He asked for a 264-month sentence for
murder plus 72 months for deadly weapon
enhancements, equaling a 28-year sen-
tence for Baze.
Baze has six previous felony convic-
tions, five of which were for forgery when
he was a minor, Dorcy said.
Baze was convicted of his sixth felony
on Christmas Eve 2010 for possession of
heroin and methamphetamine.
Because five of his convictions took
place before he turned 18. only the last
conviction counted toward his offender
score, a number the state uses to deter-
mine sentencing ranges.
With an offender score of 1, the stan-
dard sentences are 102-136 months for
the assault, 36-48 months for the rob-
bery and 250-333 months for the murder.
Each conviction also included a 24-month
enhancement for the use of a deadly
weapon.
Since the three convictions were part
of the same crime, the murder of Morrow,
the sentences will run concurrently. How-
ever, according to state statutes, the three
sentencing enhancements for the use of a
deadly weapon run consecutively, Finlay
said.
Lane and Baze also spoke at the sen-
tencing hearing.
Lane asked for a sentence shorter than
the standard range for Baze's conviction,
saying that he was "minimally involved"
in the murder.
Baze generally denied responsibility for
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Mason County Superior Judge
Amber Finlay sentenced Travis
Carl Baze to nearly 28 years in
prison Monday for the murder of
Shawn Joseph Morrow.
Morrow's death.
"If I had known the extent of Shawn's
injuries. I would have called the sheriff
myself." he said
Finlay didn't agree.
"Your conduct isn't minimal, it's sig-
nificant." she said. "You could have
warned Mr. Morrow, you could have
driven away, you could have gone back
to help him."
After listening to testimony from both
the defense and prosecution. Finlay im-
posed a sentence of 260 months, or about
21.67 years, and 72 months, or six years,
for the deadly weapons enhancements. Al-
together. Baze was sentenced to almost 28
years in prison.
"There are several victims in this case
and your family is among them," Finlay
said to Baze.
In his brief statement, Baze also said
he was sorry for pain caused to the vic-
tim's family, and wished his father. Herb
Baze. a happy birthday.
Lane has already filed a notice of ap-
peal on Baze's behalf.
Journa Dnolo Dy Natalie Johnson
Pioneer School Board Chair Dr. Dale McDaniel, left and Pioneer School
District Superintendent Marty Brewer go over a resolution to approve a
$25-million bond sale to fund new construction to replace aging
infrastructure in the district.
Bond
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grades K-5, rather than K-3,
as it does now. The new mid-
dle school will house grades
6-8.
The project would also
enlarge the primary school
parking lot and rearrange
bus drop off and storage
areas. It also includes mov-
ing water towers to give the
school better water pressure
and expanded sanitary sew-
er and stormwater capabili-
ties.
After completing a study
on the state of the buildings
in 2010. the school district
asked voters to approve a
very similar package in Feb-
ruary and April 2010. meet-
ing with no success.
The study revealed that
the primary school building
rated very high. but the mid-
dle school infrastruture was
rated very poorly.
The study showed that
the middle school needed
new electrical, plumbing
and ventilation systems; had
unsatisfactory fire alarm
and control systems: lacked
handicapped accessibility;
could use energy efficient
lighting; doors and windows;
had ceilings and walls lack-
ing insulation: had poor
stormwater drainage; and
with small classrooms; had a
limited capacity for growth.
The new middle school,
if the bond sale is approved,
would include administra-
tion rooms, a commons,
a gym, special ed rooms,
general classrooms, locker
rooms for the gym, a techni-
cal lab. music room. and an
upper level with more class-
rooms and a library.
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