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Page 4 Shelton-Mason County Journal — Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 This kid Correction A story in the Oct. 19 Journal incorrectly stated the sponsor of a housing issues briefing at Mason General Hospital on Oct. 12. The event was sponsored by the Mason County Association i of Realtors. The Journal regrets the error. liver Svenningson is 8 years old. He’s the son of friends of ours, friends who used to he neigh- bor-friends, but they lost neighbor status when mother, father and Oliver moved to Germany in summer 2021 for a job. I told the father, Brad, a couple of years ago that he should be saving Oliver’s observations because Oliver makes comments worth re- membering. Here are some Brad has sent me: October 2020: Oliver a woman and man working on their roof, and dad explained what was going on. Oliver’s response: “I don’t want to be a roofer when I grow up. When I get married, I want to marry someone who takes risks. She can do the roofing.” Feb. 13, 2022: “Dad, if Poseidon and Athena mated but Zeus helped, what would the baby be like?” March 2: “Why do I have to go to school on Dad’s -MMW, THESE TIMES birthday?” March 17: “Mom, I’ll never stop loving you. Just please don’t do anything but .” March 20: “Santa Claus isn’t human because he doesn’t have human DNA.” April 10: “Gods aren’t real. Gods are made up by the Chinese.” April 11: (While tuck— ing Oliver into bed) “Are you good, Oliver?” “I’m good as usual, Dad.” April 12: (While listening to the song “Gangnam Style") “Sexy lady means dumb friend lady in Korean.” July 25: (Dad to Oliver) “You said this project would only take you five minutes. It has been 45 minutes. I can’t trust you when you say only five minutes. So, we won’t be doing these projects anymore at night.” (Oliver) “Well Dad, technically it is only five min— utes. I have been doing this for four to five minutes so that is 45 minutes.” Aug. 1: “What would happen to you ifyou saved someone’s life but also killed someone?” Oct. 3: (While discuss- ing kidneys and whether you could survive without one, Dad told Oliver people can donate one of their kidneys to people who need it) Oliver then asked, “But what ifyou scheduled skydiving for the weekend of the surgery?” March 2023: “Dad, I’m a real good multitasker. Just says th eda rnd est things now I was watching ‘Star Wars,’ exercising my legs and meditating all at the time." July 19: (Describing the taste ofa tomato) “It tastes sweet and sour and a taste no one has tasted before.” Aug. 8: “I like spiders almost as much as I like humans. I used to not like spiders so m rich, but then I remembered we had a pet tarantula in preschool and now I like spiders. But not as much as humans.” Aug. 26: (While visiting Paris) “Oliver look, there’s the Eiffel Tower.” “Yeah, so?” Sept. 5: “See that squir- rel there? I named him Spot. That squirrel over there is called Darkie. I call him that because he has dark fur and he’s American.” r September: Oliver had Dad and a neighbor perform a role in his latest film. After Oliver said “cut” and turned off the camera phone, he said, “I need to get more experi— enced actors.” Sept. 30: Dad gave Oliver’s old bike to a neighbor. Oliver agreed to it. When they were leaving the apartment, Dad reminded Oliver that Ruffie had the bike. He told Oliver to be kind and say Ruffle looks good riding the bike. When we saw Ruffle, Oliver told him, “Yeah, I could’ve given this bike to anyone but there’s no one really around I could give it to. So, I guess you can have it. I mean, there are lots of kids I could’ve given it to. Lots of them. They are all annoying though. You’re the least annoying. So here you go.” When they got in the car, Oliver asked, “So, how’d I do?” Sept. 30: “OK. I’m going to bed now. Or maybe just.lay on the couch and relax. I don’t know yet." I Email Kirk Ericson at hirhfllrmosoncountycom LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Judges and laws Editor, the Journal, Equity is a biblical principle - fear-mongering is not. “Woe to unjust judges and to those who issue unfair laws, says the Lord, so that there is no justice for the poor Isaiah 10 I consider it an honor to have witnessed Judge Cadine Ferguson- Brown preside in the courtroom, to have listened to her share with children what it means to be a good citizen as they begin the school year, and to have seen her engage with the community. I have attended several candidate forums and watched her maintain her composure and professionalism in each of them —— even when a very large, angry retired law enforcement officer verbally attacked her because she said that it is a judge’s job to “in— tci'pret the law” - which it is. Apparently, Judge Ferguson- Brown’s opponent didn’t know Washington Code of Judicial Con- duct (CJC) Cannon 2 either when he agreed that judges are not to interpret the law. Rule 2.2 states: “Although each judge comes to the bench with a unique background and personal philosophy, a judge must interpret and apply the law without SHELTON-MASON COUNTY USPS 492-800 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Shelton—Mason County Journal, PO Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584. Published weekly by the Shelton-Mason County Journal at 227 W. Cota St, Shelton, Washington. Mailing address: PO. Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584 Telephone: 360426—4412 Website: www,masoncountycom Periodicals postage. paid in Shelton Washington regard to whether thejudgc ap- proves or disapproves of the law in question.” Mr. Dave Stevens has argued ad nauseam that he would set much higher bail amounts than Judge Ferguson—Brown, seemingly remand- ing everyone into custody. Such pre— determined bias violates the CJC. It also ignores numerous biblical warn- ings against those who would deny justice for the poor. Countless studies decry cash bail as a tax on the poor. In 2019, the American Bar Association published, “Our legal system punishes poor peo- ple far more often and more harshly than the wealthy, often through pre— trial detention and cash bail.” I won— der if Mr. Stevens celebrates crimi— nalizing poverty? 1 will be voting for Judge Cadine Ferguson—Brown, for fairness, and for justice for all. Rev. Kelly Dahlmun~Oeth Shelton Vote to retain Editor, the Journal, As educators totaling 78 years serving the Shelton School District, ' we feel strongly about endorsing Karla Knudsen-Johnston to retain Owned and published by Shelton-Mason County Journal, Inc. The Journal is a member of the Washington Newspaper Publish~ ers Association. Publisher: John Lester her current position in the Shelton School District School District, Dis— trict 1. Karla is a well—respected pro— fessional in our community. After teaching for 33 years in Shelton, Karla continued her dedication to contribute to Shelton School District as a member of Citizens of Shel— ton Schools for many years and as a member of the current Shelton School District School Board. Karla’s expectations for the future are to create our district to nurture the potential of every student to a successful future. We strongly endorse Karla Knud— sen—Johnston to our Shelton School District School Board. Dunn and Robin Gagnon Shelton Editor’s note: This letter is u re— buttul to a letter that appeared in the Oct. 19 edition ofthe Journal. Values Editor, the Journal, In response to Linda Honan Shel— don’s rebuttal in the Oct. 9 issue. Being a female, minority or trained overseas doesn’t make Cadine Fergu— son—Brown an outsider who doesn’t share the values of Mason County. Front office: Advertising: Theresa Murray, Ad Representative Delivery: Jon Garza Newsroom: David Olson SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $79 per yearl$55 for six months) for Mason County addresses and $99 per year ($70 for six months) outside of Mason County. Single issue price $2.00 Justin Johnson, Editor Gordon Weeks, Reporter June Williams, Reporter Kirk Ericson, Columnist/ Proofreader Shawna Whelan, Photographer Niel Challstrom Design: Kim Fowler, Graphics Design Linda Frizzell, Special Projects Cadine Ferguson-Brown is an outsid- er because she was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslec to finish out someone clsc’s term and was not voted in by Ma— son County. Cadine Ferguson—Brown didn’t share our values when Chantel Peterson was arrested for allegedly shooting her boyfriend seven times. Cadine Ferguson-Brown didn’t share our values when she gave no credence to the arresting officer who indicated Peterson was a danger to herself and/ or others. Cadine Ferguson-Brown didn’t share our values when she dis— regarded the prosecutor’s request for $500,000 bail. Cadine Ferguson— Brown didn’t share our values when she set bail at $5,000 and let Peter- son walk for $500. Peterson then committed suicide because Cadine Ferguson—Brown doesn’t share our values to protect the accused, the vic- tim or the community. Cadine Fergu— son-Brown chose to only protect the accused. My “partisan political pref- erences” are to keep all three of those safe and protected. Protecting the ac- cused with total disregard for the Vic: tims or community is soft on crime, regardless of political party. Pam Burger Shelton see LETTERS, page 5 Dave Pierik, Office Administrator Karen Hranac, Customer Service All regular editorial, advertising and legal deadlines are 5 pm. the Monday prior to publication. To submit a letter to the editor, email editor@masoncounty.com. Office hours: 8 am. to 5 pm. Monday to Thursday. 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