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Xi Gamma Psi 2012 officers, from left: Anne-Marie Ryan, extension
officer; Lynn Boothe, treasurer; LaRae Howell, president; Jeri
DeMiero, vice president; Robi Martinson, corresponding secretary;
Denise Eklund, recording secretary.
Xi Gamma Psi recently announced its to college-bound graduates, tray favors for
2012 officers. Meals on Wheels and presents and food bas-
The officers are Anne-Marie Ryan, exten- kets at the holidays for those in need.
sion offficer; Lynn Boothe, treasurer; LaRae Xi Gamma Psi is a chapter of Beta Sigma
Howell, president; Jeri DeMiero, vice presi- Phi, an international businesswomen's or-
dent; Robi Martinson, corresponding secre- ganization.
tary; and Denise Eklund, recording secre- The organization encourages new mem-
tary. bers to join them in endeavors of"life, learn-
The Shelton chapter of the women's in- ing and friendship." If you are interested
ternational community service organization in contributing to the sorority's causes or if
participates in OysterFest each year, using you are a woman who is interested in join-
the proceeds from its booth to fund various ing Xi Gamma Psi, contact the sorority via
charities and causes that benefit the cam- email at XiGammaPsi@yahoo.com or Lynn
munity. The sorority provides scholarships Boothe at 426-7529.
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MTA announces new appointments
STAFF REPORT
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The Mason County
Transportation Author-
ity (MTA) announced this
week three new appoint-
ments to its staff.
Jane Seymore joined the
MTA in September as its
operations manager. Sey-
more brings more than 26
years of public transit oper-
ations experience to MTA.
She advanced from being
a driver to serving as the
vice president of operations
at Pierce Transit.
She has worked for the
Washington Department
of Natural Resources for
the past five years and said
she is excited to be back in
transit.
Jane
Seymore
Libby
Avery was
recently
promoted
to execu-
tive assis-
tant and
clerk of
the board
at MTA.
Avery has Christina
worked for Kramer
MTA for
four years.
worked at
MTA for
five years
and was
recently
promoted
to out-
reach
manager.
S h e
said her
passion
has al-
ways been
With her degree in social in media and art. She stud-
and cultural anthropology, led at South Puget Sound
Mason Transit staff saidCommunity College and
she possesses an aware- Evergreen State College.
ness and sensitivity to the She will be developing
county's multi-cultural MTA marketing, creating
community as well as great community partnerships
research capabilities. She and overseeing the MTA
also serves as MTA's am- Community Van, Vanpool
budsman, and Volunteer Driver pro-
Christina Kramer has grams.
Some tips for unhealthy air conditions
Mason County is currently experienc- coughing, excessive phlegm and nausea.
ing unhealthy air conditions for sensitive Contact your health care provider if you
groups that could continue, experience any of these symptoms. This
Those groups at a greater risk from the recommendation applies to everyone when
presence of particles in the air include pea- the air quality is in the unhealthy, very
ple with heart and lung disease or stroke, unhealthy or hazardous range, but it is
older adults, pregnant women and chil- especially important for sensitive groups,
dren. health officials said.
Staying indoors or relocating to a place N-95 or P-100 masks can provide lim-
with better air quality is the best form of ited protection from the small particulate
protection for these sensitive groups or matter found in wildfire smoke if worn and
others who are concerned about the cur- fitted properly. Bandanas (wet or dry), pa-
rent air quality conditions, per or surgical masks or tissues held over
The Mason County Public Health De- the mouth and nose will not protect your
partment encourages residents living in lungs from wildfire smoke. Individuals
Mason County (and neighboring areas af- with heart or lung conditions should con-
fected by smoke) to: sult with their health care provider before
• Limit outdoor activity and stay in-using a mask. Masks are not designed to fit
doors if possible children properly and should not be used
• Avoid outdoor physical activity for children, as they will not provide pro-
m Keep doors and windows closed in tection.
buildings and cars Children should be kept indoors. Ma-
• Set air conditioning to "recycle" or "re- son County Public Health has N-95 masks
circulate" available to adults with respiratory health
• Consider spending time or relocate conditions such as asthma or emphysema
temporarily to a location with better air if needed.
quality if you are experiencing symptoms For further information, contact Mason
related to air poor quality. County Public Health and Human Services
Adverse symptoms may include diz- at 427-9670 ext. 300 (Shelton) or 275-4467
ziness, headache, difficulty breathing, (Belfair).
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MONSTER ENERGY ! Washington State Made
16 oz. can Liquor On Sale Now!
$ 00 $ 79
2[ 3- or 1-/can While Supplies Last
COPENHAGEN Stokers Chewing Tobacco
Wintergreen, Straight, Extra LC Natural, '
• ~ and All SKOAL X-TRA Flavors ON SALE
I~ $2.99/can - Reg. $4.891can SALE $13.79/Tub
$13.99/r011 - l eg. $22.491r011 Tab = 10 Cans
STORE LOCATIONS " OPEN LATE FOR YOUR
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lOP Express - 3850 Old Olympic HWY
Steamboat - 6233 Steamboat Island Rd.
Prices subject to change without notice
SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking By
Pregnant WoPnen May Result in Fetal Injury,
Premature Birth, And Low Birth Weighl
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