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Battling bands bring benefits
Some of the fans went cellular at the Ryan Johnson Me-
morial Benefit Concert held earlier this year at the Ma-
son County Fairgrounds. Seven bands were invited to
perform in memory of a trombone player who died in an
all-terrain vehicle accident while a student at Shelton
High School. Martin Strand organized this year's stag-
ing of what has become an annual event as his senior
project. Money raised at this Battle of the Bands will go
to students in the SHS band who would like to continue
their musical studies in college.
]Singers have date 00,ith mic
A "Library Teen Idol" program
be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on
r, January 7, at the William
Reed Library, 710 West Alder
in Shelton.
Middle- and high-school teens
want to test their singing voic-
at an open-mike program are in-
to participate. They can bring
own music or use a song fi'om
library's collection. The winner
will compete in May
the ultimate Library Teen Idol
Those who can't sing are in-
din the audience.
This program is co-sponsored by
the Friends of the William G. Reed
Library, a group that will meet
from 1 to 2 p.m. on January 28.
The public libraries will close by 6
p.m on Monday, December 31, and
remain closed on Tuesday tbr New
Year's Day. Libraries will resume
their regular schedules on Wednes-
day. Libraries will be closed again
on Monday, January 21, for Martin
Luther King Jr. Day and resume
regular schedules on January 22.
In addition to Library Teen Idol,
staffat the Shelton branchre plan-
ning a number of other programs
for January. For more information
on the following, call 426-1362.
Wednesday, January 2: Mind-
ful Parenting Community, fbr
adults and children, will meet from
10 a.m. to noon. This informal group
of parents and caregivers meets on
the first and third Wednesdays of
the month to socialize and discuss
parenting topics while children
play nearby. This group will meet
again at the same time on January
16.
Thursday, January 3: Book
Babies for children age 24 months
and younger will meet iom 10 to
10:15 a.m. This is a program of short
stories, songs, rhymes and knee
bounces that gives young children
an opportunity to discover the joy
of early language. Each baby must
be accompanied by an adult lap.
Afterwards, adults can visit while
babies play with toys and sturdy
books. Book Babies will meet again
at the same time on January 10,
17, 24 and 31.
PageTurners, a book discussion
group tbr adults, will meet from
6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants are
reading The Elegant Gathering of
White Snows by Kris Radish.
Wednesday, January 9: The
board of the William G. Reed Li-
brary will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
in the meeting room. The advisory
board provides advice and direction
to the City of Shelton on library is-
sues.
Thursday, January 10: A
program called, "What a Disas-
tee How To Prepare Your Fam-
ily for an Emergency," will be held
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for adults
and teens. Sandi Kvarnstrom and
Shelly Hutchinson of the Mason
County Department of Emergency
Management will discuss disaster
and emergency preparedness in the
home.
Friday, January 18: "Play and
Learn Together" will be presented
from 10 a.m. to noon for adults and
children. The monthly series pro-
vided by Providence Maternal Child
Health focuses on topics of inter-
est to expectant parents as well as
parents and caregivers with young
children. This month's program is
about improving eating habits.
Monday, January 28: Tod-
dler Story Time is scheduled from
10:30 to 11 a.m. for children age
2. Programs include simple sto-
ries, rhymes, songs and movement
games that children and adults can
enjoy together. Adults must accom-
pany toddlers.
Thursday, January 31: Fam-
ily Story Time wild be held tiom
10:45 to 11:15 a.m. tbr all ages. Sto-
ries, rhymes, songs and movement
games will mainly fi)cus on families
with children age 6 and younger.
All library programs are tYee
of charge unless otherwise noted.
Anyone needing special accommo-
dations to participate in a program
should contact the library at least
tbur days in advance. For informa-
tion on any topic or fbr help finding
information resources, reibrence li-
brarians are available at 704-4636.
Auditor thanks
Shelton officials
The City of Shelton has re-
ceived a letter from Washington
State Auditor Brian Sonntag
congratulating it for its llth
consecutive audit without a
finding.
In the letter, Sonntag ex-
pressed appreciation for the
city's constructive responses
to recommendations and im-
provements made in the past.
He wrote city management has
taken steps to protect public
dollars by assessing risks relat-
ed to waste, misappropriation
and abuse and took actions to
prevent or detect such issues in
a timely manner.
A critical component of the
city's operation is its staff and
Sonntag wrote that he and his
deputies appreciate the close
working relationship they have
with Shelton officials, especial-
ly with Cathy Beierle, the city's
director of financial services.
He concluded by writing that
he views the partnership as a
model relationship for other en-
tities.
POLITICS THROUGH THE
LENS OF HISTORY WITH
DAVID MCCULLOUGH
in this key election year,
join us as we visit with David
Mc(:ullough to gain his
historical perspective. Mr.
McCullough literary resume
includes best-sellers John
4dmns, Tru.t.n and 1776.
Looking through a historical
lens, we'll focus on the many
factors that will influence
our country in 2()08. In
addition, Alan Skrainka,
our chief market strategist,
contributes Iris unique
insight about the market.
Bring your family, friends
and co-w(wkers. 'lb reserve
your seat for rids free Edward
Jones video presentation,
call or visit today.
Neither Edward Jones nor its financial advi-
sors or employees provide tax, legal advice.
Ptease consult with your attorney or qualified
tlx dvlsor for 8uidance in these areas.
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Place: 1717 Olympic Hwy N, Suite 100
Janls L Byrd
Financial Advisor
1717 Olympic Hwy N Suite 100
Shelton, WA 98584
360-432-8965
Member SIPC
Edward Jones
New Year's means early deadlines
The Journal office will be closed
on New Year's Day next Tuesday,
January 1. As a result, several
deadlines will be early for the is-
sue of January 3.
Copy for social pages about
meetings, weddings, engagements,
fund-raisers and other items of in-
terest should be in the office by 2
p.m. tomorrow, which is Friday,
December 28, rather than at the
usual 2 p.m. Monday time.
Classified display ads must be
in by 5 p.m. Friday, December 28.
The deadline for display ad-
vertising will be noon Monday,
December 31. Classified line ad-
vertisements must be received by
2 p.m. Monday, and legal publica-
tions need to be in the office before
4 p.m. on Monday.
The newsroom will appreciate
information for stories as early as
possible. Breaking news will be
taken Monday, but inibrmation
on church services, school happen-
ings and other prearranged events
should be in the office by Friday.
fUUU Four
/// Forks
lllThe Olympian
,k--k-,k-
Four Stars
The News
FRESH ... -- .
SHELLFISH : OPEN A Wide Var of
nk I IV iJ^l'l/ :/' ST Seafood & Other Meat Dishes
ueul.I tvM uuull v,,, u with Chef Xinh T. Dwelley's Asian Twist
(360) 427-8709 • Open for Supper Tuesday-Saturday
i Downtown Shelton Corner of 3rd and West Railroad
Thursday, December 27, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 3
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Battling bands bring benefits
Some of the fans went cellular at the Ryan Johnson Me-
morial Benefit Concert held earlier this year at the Ma-
son County Fairgrounds. Seven bands were invited to
perform in memory of a trombone player who died in an
all-terrain vehicle accident while a student at Shelton
High School. Martin Strand organized this year's stag-
ing of what has become an annual event as his senior
project. Money raised at this Battle of the Bands will go
to students in the SHS band who would like to continue
their musical studies in college.
]Singers have date 00,ith mic
A "Library Teen Idol" program
be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on
r, January 7, at the William
Reed Library, 710 West Alder
in Shelton.
Middle- and high-school teens
want to test their singing voic-
at an open-mike program are in-
to participate. They can bring
own music or use a song fi'om
library's collection. The winner
will compete in May
the ultimate Library Teen Idol
Those who can't sing are in-
din the audience.
This program is co-sponsored by
the Friends of the William G. Reed
Library, a group that will meet
from 1 to 2 p.m. on January 28.
The public libraries will close by 6
p.m on Monday, December 31, and
remain closed on Tuesday tbr New
Year's Day. Libraries will resume
their regular schedules on Wednes-
day. Libraries will be closed again
on Monday, January 21, for Martin
Luther King Jr. Day and resume
regular schedules on January 22.
In addition to Library Teen Idol,
staffat the Shelton branchre plan-
ning a number of other programs
for January. For more information
on the following, call 426-1362.
Wednesday, January 2: Mind-
ful Parenting Community, fbr
adults and children, will meet from
10 a.m. to noon. This informal group
of parents and caregivers meets on
the first and third Wednesdays of
the month to socialize and discuss
parenting topics while children
play nearby. This group will meet
again at the same time on January
16.
Thursday, January 3: Book
Babies for children age 24 months
and younger will meet iom 10 to
10:15 a.m. This is a program of short
stories, songs, rhymes and knee
bounces that gives young children
an opportunity to discover the joy
of early language. Each baby must
be accompanied by an adult lap.
Afterwards, adults can visit while
babies play with toys and sturdy
books. Book Babies will meet again
at the same time on January 10,
17, 24 and 31.
PageTurners, a book discussion
group tbr adults, will meet from
6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants are
reading The Elegant Gathering of
White Snows by Kris Radish.
Wednesday, January 9: The
board of the William G. Reed Li-
brary will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
in the meeting room. The advisory
board provides advice and direction
to the City of Shelton on library is-
sues.
Thursday, January 10: A
program called, "What a Disas-
tee How To Prepare Your Fam-
ily for an Emergency," will be held
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for adults
and teens. Sandi Kvarnstrom and
Shelly Hutchinson of the Mason
County Department of Emergency
Management will discuss disaster
and emergency preparedness in the
home.
Friday, January 18: "Play and
Learn Together" will be presented
from 10 a.m. to noon for adults and
children. The monthly series pro-
vided by Providence Maternal Child
Health focuses on topics of inter-
est to expectant parents as well as
parents and caregivers with young
children. This month's program is
about improving eating habits.
Monday, January 28: Tod-
dler Story Time is scheduled from
10:30 to 11 a.m. for children age
2. Programs include simple sto-
ries, rhymes, songs and movement
games that children and adults can
enjoy together. Adults must accom-
pany toddlers.
Thursday, January 31: Fam-
ily Story Time wild be held tiom
10:45 to 11:15 a.m. tbr all ages. Sto-
ries, rhymes, songs and movement
games will mainly fi)cus on families
with children age 6 and younger.
All library programs are tYee
of charge unless otherwise noted.
Anyone needing special accommo-
dations to participate in a program
should contact the library at least
tbur days in advance. For informa-
tion on any topic or fbr help finding
information resources, reibrence li-
brarians are available at 704-4636.
Auditor thanks
Shelton officials
The City of Shelton has re-
ceived a letter from Washington
State Auditor Brian Sonntag
congratulating it for its llth
consecutive audit without a
finding.
In the letter, Sonntag ex-
pressed appreciation for the
city's constructive responses
to recommendations and im-
provements made in the past.
He wrote city management has
taken steps to protect public
dollars by assessing risks relat-
ed to waste, misappropriation
and abuse and took actions to
prevent or detect such issues in
a timely manner.
A critical component of the
city's operation is its staff and
Sonntag wrote that he and his
deputies appreciate the close
working relationship they have
with Shelton officials, especial-
ly with Cathy Beierle, the city's
director of financial services.
He concluded by writing that
he views the partnership as a
model relationship for other en-
tities.
POLITICS THROUGH THE
LENS OF HISTORY WITH
DAVID MCCULLOUGH
in this key election year,
join us as we visit with David
Mc(:ullough to gain his
historical perspective. Mr.
McCullough literary resume
includes best-sellers John
4dmns, Tru.t.n and 1776.
Looking through a historical
lens, we'll focus on the many
factors that will influence
our country in 2()08. In
addition, Alan Skrainka,
our chief market strategist,
contributes Iris unique
insight about the market.
Bring your family, friends
and co-w(wkers. 'lb reserve
your seat for rids free Edward
Jones video presentation,
call or visit today.
Neither Edward Jones nor its financial advi-
sors or employees provide tax, legal advice.
Ptease consult with your attorney or qualified
tlx dvlsor for 8uidance in these areas.
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Place: 1717 Olympic Hwy N, Suite 100
Janls L Byrd
Financial Advisor
1717 Olympic Hwy N Suite 100
Shelton, WA 98584
360-432-8965
Member SIPC
Edward Jones
New Year's means early deadlines
The Journal office will be closed
on New Year's Day next Tuesday,
January 1. As a result, several
deadlines will be early for the is-
sue of January 3.
Copy for social pages about
meetings, weddings, engagements,
fund-raisers and other items of in-
terest should be in the office by 2
p.m. tomorrow, which is Friday,
December 28, rather than at the
usual 2 p.m. Monday time.
Classified display ads must be
in by 5 p.m. Friday, December 28.
The deadline for display ad-
vertising will be noon Monday,
December 31. Classified line ad-
vertisements must be received by
2 p.m. Monday, and legal publica-
tions need to be in the office before
4 p.m. on Monday.
The newsroom will appreciate
information for stories as early as
possible. Breaking news will be
taken Monday, but inibrmation
on church services, school happen-
ings and other prearranged events
should be in the office by Friday.
fUUU Four
/// Forks
lllThe Olympian
,k--k-,k-
Four Stars
The News
FRESH ... -- .
SHELLFISH : OPEN A Wide Var of
nk I IV iJ^l'l/ :/' ST Seafood & Other Meat Dishes
ueul.I tvM uuull v,,, u with Chef Xinh T. Dwelley's Asian Twist
(360) 427-8709 • Open for Supper Tuesday-Saturday
i Downtown Shelton Corner of 3rd and West Railroad
Thursday, December 27, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 3