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ill i)i i!i ii iii i!ii!i ii ii/i (!iiii;i!ii !iii00 iil Z!i;i 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 ill i)i i!i ii iii i!ii!i ii ii/i (!iiii;i!ii !iii00 iil Z!i;i 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