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BIGHT Shelton Mason County Chamber 1 1 BIGHT Shelton Mason County Chamber

IN THE LOOPBIG PLANS community comestogether to discuss revitalization – 6

SAFE BOATING be prepared for fun on the water – 8

2015 EXPO SHOWCASE enjoy local businesses and great food – 9

Volume 3 | Issue 1

OLYMPIC VISTAS Check out these local hikes –14

LOCAL EVENTS Community events heat up with the weather – 16

SPLASH community works together to fund local pool – 26

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2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PRESIDENT

Kelley Crabtree Maple Glen Senior Living

PAST PRESIDENTBrian Kelly

Miles Sand & Gravel

CO-PAST PRESIDENTMelanie Bakala

State Farm Insurance

VP OF MARKETINGPatty Ayala Ross

Shelton & Hoodsport Timberland Regional Libraries

VP OF MEMBER SERVICESJennifer Owens

Peninsula Credit Union

TREASURERWes Taylor

Taylor Shellfish Company

TRUSTEESSteve Andrewski

CareerQuest

Justin Baze Black Star Printing

Pam Hanson Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop

John Lester Arnold Smith Insurance

Julie NicholsWhitehouse & Nichols

Karen Schade Edward Jones

Laura Watson Watson Diesel Repair Co., Inc.

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Big changes in a small townHeidi McCutcheon | Chamber Executive Director I remember many things about growing up in Shelton. I recall MCRA being built by volunteers. I remember street dances, fairs and festivals downtown. My folks used to drop me off downtown to do my Christmas shopping – I felt all grown up with my own money picking out the gifts from the Hobby Shop, JC Penney’s and all the other cute little boutiques.

Recently, we’ve had some an-nouncements of big changes in our small town. The imminent Simpson Lumber and Olympic Panel Products closures seem like a big storm cloud rolling in on our otherwise incredible summer weather. There are many concerns over what happens next, whether we can continue to survive, and if we should even care to dream.

In the late 1980s, there were larger layoffs with more employ-ees involved than we are looking at now. At that time, we were less diversified with fewer large employers than we have today, yet we survived. Shelton is full of people who believe they can pull themselves up by the bootstraps and thrive.

We also have an incredibly caring community. I’ve written in the past about how we pulled togeth-er to provide support for the Oso mudslide victims. I’ve even writ-ten about business competing for the same clientele who have put that aside to support each other when necessary. I don’t think this transition will be smooth sailing by any means, but I do think we have more opportunities and greater support than past laid off employees have experienced. We’ve been here before and we’ve succeeded – history repeats.

I haven’t heard much talk about how this can affect our businesses and organizations around town. Typically when things like this happen, people tighten their purse strings. I won’t ask anyone to spend money they don’t have, but I hope you’ll take it upon yourself to eat out in Mason County instead of driving to Olympia for that special dinner. Think about checking out that cute little shop that you’ve often driven past and wondered what’s inside. Need a new appliance or furniture? Many local businesses will match prices you find else-where. Spending your money IN TOWN can make all the differ-ence. It keeps businesses alive and can even create new jobs. This is our town, let’s support us.

Lastly, we have worked very hard on the Shelton Visioning Project. I’ve been talking about it with you for a year now and I’m happy to tell you that we have had an amazing response.

We’ve had excellent feedback, many people giving up their Sat-urdays (gasp!) to participate, and great communication with the facilitators to make adjustments to the plan.

We have a conceptual plan and have already made many adjustments to it to make it fit Shelton & Mason County. As we continue working to support our businesses with a revitalized downtown, I hope you’ll take a look and imagine the possibili-ties. We can better ourselves and we can make Shelton the primary place where you’ll want to come shop, eat and play. I look forward to the day that downtown will once again be a vibrant place.

I am always interested in your thoughts, dreams, and concerns. Please feel free to give me a call or stop by the Chamber office to share with me. After all, making this a better community is some-thing we can only do together.

Shelton citizens meet to collaborate on the Shelton Visioning Project, story page 8


I have spent my whole life living in Shelton. I have always identified with the heritage of Shelton as being trees, lumber and forestry products. Christmas trees, hence Christmas Town USA – the logging industry with Simpson, Manke and Olympic Panel Products; and with evergreen products with compa-nies like Hiawatha and Lynch Creek Farms.

Kelley Crabtree | 2015 Chamber Board President General Manager, Maple Glen Senior Living

My family has always been involved in forest products in one way or another. My great uncle grew Christmas trees and sold them in California every year. My grandfather owned his own logging company and did contract work for Simpson his entire career. My uncle and my husband both worked for him and my uncle was actually killed in a tragic accident while logging. While growing up, we spent many weekends cutting evergreen boughs and picking pinecones to make extra money. You could say trees, in one way or another, have always been an integral part of my life.

The recent developments with Simpson Lumber Company and Olympic Panel Products will definitely make an impact on that heritage that we all know and love. The Chamber has been working hard in conjunction with other businesses to advocate

as much as possible for those employees being displaced due to the impending closure of these businesses. The Chamber recently partnered with Peninsula Credit Union, Our Communi-ty Credit Union, Bakala State Farm, Mason County EDC, Simpson Lumber Company and Olympic Panel Products to host a resource fair at the new Transit Community Center. This was an opportunity for the employ-ees and businesses impacted by the impending closures to come together with other business-es and community members, brainstorm ideas and create solutions to make the transition easier. Change is never easy but together our community will get through it.

Speaking of change, I was recent-ly surprised to learn that Shelton was no longer a ‘Tree City, USA.’ As my staff planned an Arbor Day event this year, the Arbor Day Foundation shared that

Shelton was not certified a ‘Tree City, USA.’ Angela Rabelos, our Community Outreach Director, decided that we needed to change that status. Angela contacted the City of Shelton, through the help of Community and Economic Development Director Steve Goins and Commissioner Tracy Moore, the city applied for a grant from the Arbor Day Foundation and received funds to purchase trees for an Arbor Day Celebration. Both attended our Arbor Day celebration on April 24 and the Mayor made a proclamation officially naming the day as Arbor Day in Shelton. Eight fruit trees were planted on the property at Maple Glen, the planting and care of these trees is being spearheaded our resident gardener, Donato Giancola.

Four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of Foresters must be maintained in order to qualify as a ‘Tree City, USA’ com-

munity. First, each community must establish a tree board or de-partment. They then must instate a tree ordinance and establish a community forestry program. Lastly, they must have an Arbor Day observance and proclama-tion. These four requirements will be completed by the end of 2015, officially reinstating the City of Shelton as a ‘Tree City, USA.’

Many people were involved in this process and I am most appreciative of Donato, who had a dream to plant trees to leave as a gift to the next generation. He was unrelenting in his quest find funds to purchase the trees and if not for his persistence, we never would have looked for way to get the needed dollars. I consider Donato and all of the residents at Maple Glen family and know that my family would be proud that we are carrying on the tree tradition in Mason County.

As a lifelong Mason County resident and the President of the Chamber I find importance in our tree heritage. I am proud of our local businesses for their support of everyone that will be affected by the coming changes to our local timber industry. I am sure that with our strong forestry heritage and strong com-munity ties, Shelton and Mason County will get through this difficult time together and come out successful on the other side.

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Ideas that were crowd fa-vorites included miniature traffic circles (instead of the median concept in the photo above); parallel parking on the right side of the road and back-in diagonal parking on the other (as seen above, during the week-ends this parking could be converted into patios, farmers market space, and more); a large traffic circle on Railroad Ave near 11th & 12th that would encompass signage welcoming people to Shelton; and moving Tollie near the current Simpson mill entrance to create an iconic sight that could be viewed as one travels east along Railroad Ave.

Heidi McCutcheon | Chamber Executive Director

Almost two years ago, the Shelton-Mason County Chamber began to work toward creating a plan for Shelton’s future. We rolled up our sleeves and began reviewing experts who excel in this area. We were pleased to find Forterra to facilitate this process, as they have a success-ful background in working with towns our size.

Through a partnership with the City of Shelton, Green Diamond Resource Com-pany, and our local businesses, we raised $54,000 to conduct this visioning process. We are excited to have our business com-munity and our City working so closely together on this project.

On Saturday, April 11 the Chamber and City or Shelton led our first event – re-sulting in nearly 80 residents and business owners braving the elements to participate in a walking audit and visioning forum. The event was the kickoff to creating a community design to update to the City of Shelton’s Comprehensive Plan and was facilitated by Forterra and

Walkable & Livable Communities Institute (WLCI) together with Mithun Architectur-al Firm.

WLCI began the day with an interesting presentation where walkability pioneer Dan Burton said, “Today our cities are built around automobiles, not people.” He shared that the optimum speed for auto travel along any main street was 19 MPH. This speed allows visibility for storefronts, creates a feeling of safety for pedestrians, and makes it enticing to stop, park and get out of the car. Burton also reviewed the traffic counts for Railroad Ave and sug-gested that a “traffic diet” be set in place. “Two lanes and a turn lane or traffic circle is ideal,” Burton said.

Following the walking audit, each partici-pant shared two ideas for Shelton’s future choosing from the short-term (90 days or less), mid-term (one to five years) and long-term (six or more years) ranges so they may be incorporated into goals.

Building off of everything they learned from our community members that day, Forterra and Mithun translated our ideas and their knowledge into a vision for Shel-ton’s future. They returned on the morning of Saturday, June 13 to share that vision. Sketches of the vision plans were exhibited on boards/easels for comment and review. The group was also shown various alterna-tives for the city including ideas for a new entry design from US 101, employment


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hubs, arts district, trails, a new park near the Civic Center, new housing and stores. In addition, detailed options for traffic calming and pedestrian enhancements for Railroad were shared, along with adjacent sites as plazas or liner buildings with an extended park option for the Post Office block.

Participants were then given a large map of the downtown core along with materials to literally cut and paste their preferences for the future. From what type of traffic methods were implemented to small parks, different types of parking to outdoors community spaces there were options for everyone. As each of the nine small groups reported back their top five priorities, it was positive to see so many similarities emerge from the diverse group.

Ideas that were crowd favorites included miniature traffic circles (instead of the median concept in the photo left); back-in diagonal parking on one side of the road with parallel parking on the other (during the weekends, this parking could be converted into patios, farmers market space, and more); a large traffic circle on Railroad Ave near 11th & 12th that would encompass signage welcoming people to Shelton; and moving Tollie near the current Simpson mill entrance to create an iconic sight that could be viewed as one travels east along Railroad Ave.

As the community feedback is reviewed and the plan massaged to reflect the partic-ipation, the City of Shelton moves forward with incorporating the strategies into their Comprehensive Plan to help revitalize and energize our historic downtown. This will dictate public policy in terms of transpor-tation, utilities, land use, recreation, and housing and ensures that the plan will come to fruition. While the responsibil-ity for implementation falls to the city, the Chamber is committed to continue supporting these efforts toward implemen-tation. This vision will be realized over a span of years – perhaps even decades for some of the larger projects. However, we believe in the future of Shelton and are excited to see this community thrive. More information about this planning process, along with conceptual photos, reports,updates and more can be found on the Chamber website at sheltonchamber.org/visioning.

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The fantastic weather has brought plenty of recreational boats out of storage – ours included. We packed up the kids, dogs, rods and snacks and headed to the water on Father’s Day this year.

The moment we launched the boat we were met by a sheriff to go over the regulations – his ticket book in hand.

Our warning was for something we weren’t even aware of – our registration numbers did not have a “hyphen or equivalent space between the three segments of the number.” It was an easy fix and we still were given a free key fob floatie – for being good on all the safety basics. Yet I was surprised at the things that “we could have” done wrong. Some of which could have been serious safety and not just costly concerns!

A Few Boating Safety TipsA little planning can help a great day avoid becoming an unfortunate one.

CHECK WEATHER & TIDES – NOAA.gov is a helpful resource for both current and future conditions.

CHECK REGULATIONS –Visit boat-ed.com for currect requirements including lifejackets, valid flares, air horn, carbon monoxide warn-ing sticker, DOL registration paperwork, Boaters certificate, and many more!

HAVE A FLOAT PLAN – Have an idea of where you will be going and let someone who won’t be joining you on the boat know about it.

DON’T DRINK & BOAT - The odds of being involved in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved. Wind and sun can also make you feel the effects of alcohol with more intensity.

KNOW HOW TO SWIM – It’s just a good idea.

DON’T BE RECKLESS – Trav-el at safe speeds and avoid other boats and buoys.

TAKE A SAFETY COURSE – A Boater Education Card is required by motorized boat (15 hp +) operators (12 and older) in WA. Regardless of the state’s requirements, it’s always important to be ed-ucated, aware and prepared for every circumstance that might arise.


Don’t Miss July’s 15th Annual Business Expo and Bite of Mason CountyHave you always wanted to try out that corner restaurant? Want to talk to a roofer about doing a job? How about talking to a neighbor about insurance and investment options?

What about trying those fashions from that darling boutique? You will find all that and more at the 15th Annual Community & Business Expo and Bite of Mason County. Join us Thursday, July 16, at the Shelton High School Minidome, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; admission and parking are free.

The Expo features a variety of interactive activities, including a designated food court showcasing local restaurants and caterers, a retail row highlighting local shops & boutiques. In all there are more than 60 businesses all under one roof!

The community votes for their favorites to receive the coveted “Golden Fork” and “Best Booth” awards. For two years in a row, top honors have gone to Smoking Mo’s and Hood Canal Communications, respectively. Voting is on site and, if last year was any indication, the competition will be intense.

“We hope to see another amazing turnout from the community. It’s such a wonderful way to discover the services available in Mason County. Between the shopping and the delicious restaurants bites – it’s just too good to pass up!” says Chamber director Heidi McCutcheon.

This event has the feel of a high energy block party with both businesses and community organiza-tions drawing on showmanship and flair to get the attention of visitors while sharing what makes their business so dynamic.

The Expo is the largest business & restaurant event in Mason County. Attendance was over 3,000 community members in 2014.

For more information visit sheltonchamber.org/expo or call (360) 426-2021.

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Congratulations to these Local Businesses!

On March 24 Elaine’s Country Store welcomed the public to their store filled with vintage finds, located at 706B Cascade Ave in Shelton.

On April 6 the Shelton Historic Preservation Board unveiled a new sign welcoming visitors at Eighth and Railroad Ave in downtown Shelton.

On May 15, just one day after the Broadband Expo, iFiber Communications hosted a grand opening at their downtown location at 130 S Third St, Shelton.


On May 28, United Way of Mason County marked their move to a new, larger and more accessible location at 724 W Railroad Ave, Shelton.

June 3 marked the debut of LC3 Bar & Grill’s new lunch menu and introduced new owners Bruce & Stephanie Bronson at the historic spot at 1749 Olympic Hwy S, Shelton.

We Welcome Our New Chamber Members:Allstate Insurance Company – Marcy Johnson (Insurance); Blue Horizons Paddle-sports (Recreation); Bowman Financial Group, Inc. (Financial Services & Investments); Capitol Land Trust (Non-Profit & Community Organizations); Creekside Inn (Hotels & Lodging); El Puerto de Angeles Shelton & Hoodsport (Restaurants); Elaine's Country Store (Retail); Hoodsport Timberland Library (Non-Profit & Community Organizations); iFiber Communications (Utilities); Jennifer Rutledge Photography (Photography); LC3 Bar & Grill (Restaurants); Miracle-Ear (Health Care); Schafer State Park (Recreation); ServPro of Mason County (Fire & Water Damage); Sierra Pacific Industries (Timber Companies) The Dance Shack featuring Zumba (Health/Fitness); The Varmints (Events/Weddings); and TJ's Cannabis (Retail).

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Business After HoursOur Business After Hours always feature good food, great friends, and outstanding networking! Business After Hours is a free networking social for Chamber members and Friends of the Chamber.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and network with other business owners, community leaders and elected officials.

Our upcoming events will be hosted by Hood Canal Communications on July 8; Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop on August 12; and Heritage Bank on September 9.

March 11 hosted by Maple Glen Senior Living

April 8 hosted by Our Community Credit Union

May 13 hosted by Mason Transit Authority


Small Town Charm Blossoms with Beautification Efforts Deidre Eaton | Chamber Membership Director

“What a friendly looking place!” Have you ever driven down a town’s main street while on vacation and thought that to yourself? Each year the Chamber receives thank you notes, phone calls, and numerous accolades from visitors who say just that. The lovely flower baskets that grace our streets for the summer months welcome visitors, herald small town charm, and signal the beginning of summer.

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Certainly, hanging 75 baskets is no small feat and it would not be possible without our community’s involvement. For many years, businesses and individual sponsors have provided financial support to cov-er the tremendous costs associated with the installation and upkeep of the flower baskets, streetlight banners, and Christmas decorations.

Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated and all donations received are dedicated to beautifying our community.

In addition to donations made towards the collective project, flower baskets may be sponsored for $200 each. This offsets the cost of materials and maintenance for the season. Citizens may choose to sponsor a basket in honor of a special someone or in memoriam of a loved one.

Of course, we would be remiss to not share that gratitude is also due to Hood Canal Communications and Shelton Kiwanis Club. Each year, they organize and install these displays – donating their equipment, time and talents to the beautification effort.

If you would like more information on this program or to make a donation, please contact the Chamber at (360) 426-2021, mail donations to PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584, or stop by our office at 215 W Railroad Ave.

Additional details are also available online at sheltonchamber.org/beautification or you may contact any of the commit-tee members directly: John Lester, Jill Himlie, Steve Andrewski, Ron Pannell, or John Tarrant.


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Easy, Staggering, and Picturesque Trails in Olympic National ParkSamantha Franklin, Volunteer Coordinator | Hoodsport Visitor Information Center

As the weather heats up and you get outdoors to enjoy the scenery, remember that our volunteers at the Hoodsport Visitor Center are unparalleled in their hiking knowledge. Samantha Franklin has chosen several trails around Hoodsport – from a simple stroll to a brutal trail for local nature lovers.

In 1888 Territorial governor of Wash-ington, Eugene Semple wrote to the US Secretary of the Interior saying, “The space between Hood Canal and the ocean is almost entirely occupied by the Olympic range and its foothills. The mountains seem to rise from the edge of the water, on both sides, in steep ascent to the line of perpet-ual snow as though nature has designed to shut up this spot for her safe retreat forever… down in its unfathomable water lurks the giant squid, and on its shores the cinnamon bear and the cougar wander in the solitude of the primeval forest. It is a land of mystery, awe inspiring in its mighty constituents and wonder-making in it un-known expanse of canyon and ridge.”

A large part of the peninsula was declared a national monument in 1906 and later designated as Olympic National Park. Alas, this year the “perpetual snow” is mostly gone but much of the wild beauty of this area has been preserved.

We are so blessed to have one of the best entrances to the Olympic National Park in our backyard. Staircase was so-named for the “devil’s staircase” originally built by explorers who mapped the region in 1890. Just sixteen miles from Hoodsport on Highway 119, visitors are sometimes disappointed there is no actual staircase; however, they are reassured by the chance to see wildlife such as elk, cougar, and even bear in the old growth forest.

THE RAPIDS LOOP trail is an easy, mostly flat trail that loops through ancient forest. At the Hoodsport Visitor Center, we recom-mend it and SHADY LANE trail to everyone. Once you enter the Park, trailhead parking

is to your right – there are restrooms and water there as well. Hikers can cross over a solid bridge that spans the North Fork of the Skokomish River and proceed on the trail which follows part of the O’Neil Mule trail. A spur trail leads to a gigantic cedar tree which perished in a storm during the 1980’s.

This trail is two miles in length and would be appropriate for nearly everyone who enjoys a walk in the woods. The scenery is delightful: moss and greenery flourish in abundance and the air smells cleaner and fresher. The bridge near the rapids is a good place to stop for a photo opportunity. If you want to add an additional 1.5 miles to this hike, continue on to the Four Streams path, which is less used and quieter. It features a swampy area of red cedar and red alder, as well as a beaver pond, where four streams meet the river. You will want to have sturdy waterproof shoes to explore this stretch of the journey.

It is a land of mystery, awe inspir-ing in its mighty constituents & wonder making in it unknown expanse of canyon and ridge.”

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There are a number of more challenging hikes that start from the Staircase entrance as well. The hike to WAGONWHEEL LAKE is 2.9 miles with an elevation gain of 3,365 feet. This is one of the steepest trails in the Olympics. The Washington Trails associa-tion describes it as “brutal” and they go on to say that if you make it to the end of the hike “all that sweat and pain will be worth it.” Wagonwheel, itself, is a small mountain lake. The rewards of this painstaking hike are the views of Mt. Lincoln from the top of the trail as well as the walk through a lush forest.

Wagonwheel is a hike you will want to prepare for, so this might be a good time to mention the Ten Essentials for Hiking list-ed below. This is a list of items every hiker should have on every trip. With that gentle reminder that things can go wrong in the wild, next up is a suggestion for a hike less than brutal but still a bit of challenge.

The LENA LAKE Trail is a popular, yet moder-ate trail. It is outside of the Olympic Park in the National Forest. Fourteen miles north of Hoodsport on Highway 101, you’ll take Forest Service Road 25 for eight miles to get to the trailhead.

From there, the path takes you uphill in to second growth forest with the sounds of Lena Creek beside you. You can see small waterfalls and a gigantic boulder along your way and, in just over three miles, you’ll have an elevation gain of 1,800 feet arriving at the charming 55-acre lake. There, you could linger by the lake for a picnic in the campground – just remember that you have to hike those three miles back!

Or you can hike on a slightly steeper trail that brings you back into the Olympic Park and on to UPPER LENA LAKE. One advantage to staying in the National Forest part of this trail is that dogs are allowed on Forest trails, but not in the Park.

At the Visitor Information Center we have trail information and several of our volunteers are avid hikers – they are happy to discuss what hike would be just right for you! We can also help you sort out which pass you need or where you can hike without a pass.

The Visitor Center is located at 150 N Lake Cushman Road at the old Ranger Station in Hoodsport. In the summer, we are open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sundays. Come see us to begin your out-door adventure today!

1. Navigation (map and compass)2. Sun protection (sunglasses/sunscreen)3. Insulation (extra clothing)4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)5. First-aid supplies6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)7. Repair kit and tools8. Nutrition (extra food)9. Hydration (extra water)10. Emergency shelter

The original list was assembled in the 1930’s by The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based organization for climbers and outdoor adventurers. In 2003, the group updated the list to a “systems” approach rather than listing individual items.

TEN ESSENTIAL SYSTEMS


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Family Fun with the (Sea) StarsSaturday, July 4 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMWalker Park, 2400 Walker Park Rd, SheltonCelebrate Oakland Bay with a free family event fea-turing delicious seafood treats prepared by Chef Xinh Dwelley at noon followed by a a beach tour guided by Washington Sea Grant biologists.

Tahuya Day and ParadeSaturday, July 4 |10:00 AM – 4:00 PMDowntown TahuyaCelebrate Tahuya’s quirky heritage as a place you live in "by choice." Parade begins at 1:00 PM. Anyone can be in the parade and almost anything goes!

Shellfest 2015Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMTwanoh State Park, 12190 E SR 106, UnionBring the family and enjoy beach walks and children’s activities as well as exhibits and cultural presentations from the Skokomish Tribe. Lunch provided by Taylor Shellfish, featuring Chef Xinh Dwelley of Xinh’s Clam and Oyster House in Shelton, lunch free with a suggested donation $5/person or $15/family.

Community & Business Expo and Bite of Mason CountyThursday, July 16 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSHS Minidome, 3737 N Shelton Spring Rd, SheltonFree family event celebrating the area businesses. Interactive activities, including a designated food court showcasing local restaurants and caterers, a retail row highlighting local shops & boutiques who host a fashion show.

Summer Fun Heats UpAllyn Days Salmon Bake and Geoduck FestivalSaturday, July 18 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PMSunday, July 19 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMAllyn Waterfront Park, 18560 SR 3, AllynOrganized by the Allyn Community Association, this festival include a Salmon Bake (SAT) and the Geo-duck Festival & Mud Run (SUN) – Enjoy music, beer garden, kids’ activities and other entertainment in this picture-perfect waterfront village.

Music in the ParkThursdays, July 16 - August 20 | 6:00 – 8:00 PMKneeland Park, 215 Turner Ave, SheltonAnnually, the Skookum Rotary Club hosts great outdoor entertainment! Grab your lawn chair and head to downtown Shelton Thursdays through August for variety of music talents.

Grapeview Water & Arts FestivalSaturday, July 25Fair Harbor Marina5052 Grapeview Lp Rd GrapeviewThe event highlights an art show with pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass, woodworking and pho-tography. Enjoy wonderful food, golfing contests and free activities for children as well as live music in this beautiful location.

4-H Extravaganza!Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMSHS SUB, 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, SheltonMason County 4-H hosts this alternative to county fair at the Shelton High School SUB. The event showcases learning, animal and still life projects, record books, public presentations and contests.

Pancakes in the ParkSunday, July 26 | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PMKneeland Park, 100 Turner Ave, SheltonA tradition for more than 65 years, Shelton Kiwanis hosts this family-friendly event to raise funds for local youth programs. With live entertainment and free children’s books, in addition to the all-you can eat breakfast; you won’t want to miss it!

Cruise at the CreekFriday, July 31 | 2:00 – 10:00 PMSaturday, August 1 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMLittle Creek Casino Resort, 91 W SR 108, Shelton Little Creek Casino Resort teams up with the Yester-year Car Club for the instant classic Cruise at the Creek Car Show. Friday kick-offs with a Poker Run, followed by a cash BBQ & beer garden and performance by the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, with the Custom Car Show & Awards Presentation on Saturday.

Taste of Hood CanalSaturday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMClifton Ln, BelfairAdmission is free and this year features a larger and expanded custom and classic car show, beer garden, live music all day, food booths including seafood and a variety of wonderful treats, informational displays, arts & craft booths, fire engines, local artists, entertain-ment and lots of fun for all.

Beast of Big Creek Trail RaceSaturday, August 8 | 8:30 AMBig Creek Campground, HoodsportThis year marks the 5th annual 21K and 10K trail races in the Olympic Mountains. Start times are 8:30 AM & 9:00 AM respectively.

6th Annual Tailgate Rock Sale and SwapSaturday, August 15 | 9:00 AM- 5:00 PMMCRA Soccer Park, 2101 Johns Prairie Rd, SheltonBring your rocks, minerals or fossils to sell, swap or for identification. Tailgate space is $15 preregistered or $20 on the day of the event. Shoppers and browsers free parking and free admission. Raffle, door prizes, and rock display.

Free National Park DayTuesday, August 25Olympic National ParkIn honor of the National Park Service’s birthday no entrance fees are required!

Hood Canal Highland Celtic FestivalSaturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6Belfair State Park, 1351 NE SR 300, BelfairThe Hood Canal Highland Celtic Festival honors Celtic heritage with this annual festival featuring the Gath-ering of the Clans, Highland & Celtic entertainment, pipe bands & dancers, a Highland Games Demonstra-tion as well as food vendors and a beer garden.


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JulyMondays | 5:30 PM tee timeHit the Greens! Golf SocialAlderbrook Golf & Yacht Club330 Country Club Dr, Union sheltonchamber.org/golf

Wednesday, July 85:30 – 7:00 PMBusiness After HoursHood Canal Communications2218 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton

Thursday, July 1611:00 AM – 6:00 PMCommunity & Business Expo & Bite of Mason CountySHS Minidome3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton

August Mondays | 5:30 PM tee timeHit the Greens! Golf SocialAlderbrook Golf & Yacht Club330 Country Club Dr, Union sheltonchamber.org/golf

Wednesday, August 125:30 – 7:00 PMBusiness After HoursCameo Boutique & Wine Shop6871 E State Route 106, Union

Thursday, August 20Nature Walk at 5:15 PMPicnic & Resource Industries Presentation 6:00 – 7:30 PMThis event is held jointly with EDC of Mason County at the Green Diamond Resource Company’s Mason Lake Recreation Area1052 E Mason Lake Dr W, Grapeview

SeptemberMondays 5:30 PM tee time Hit the Greens! Golf Social Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club 330 Country Club Dr, Union sheltonchamber.org/golf

Wednesday, September 9 5:30 – 7:00 PM Business After Hours Heritage Bank301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd, Ste 115, Shelton

Friday, September 18 8:00 AM Registration opens 10:00 AM Shotgun start Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club 330 Country Club Dr, Union

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Scene...Happy Anniversary! Richard Beck-man Realty Group is celebrating eight years serving Mason County and recently relocated to a new lo-cation at 117 N Eighth St, Shelton.

For a new twist on relaxation, try Joonbug Yoga’s aqua sessions at Alderbrook Resort & Spa.

You’ve tried hops, coffee, cranber-ry… What about an oyster flavored beer? Taylor Shellfish partnered with No-Li Brewhouse to create Oyster Stout.

Wash your pups! Sylvan Pet Lodge now offers self-wash seven days a week.

Love the all things classic? Garage Sale Maniacs recently expanded into the adjacent building with their new store “Vintage Pickers.”

Blondie’s Restaurant has a new healthy breakfast option: a non-fat Veggie Omelet with all egg whites.

Mason County PUD #3 brought shine to the alleys of downtown Shelton with new LED lights.

Our Community Credit Union bought a year’s worth of kibble for the Mason County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, a program entirely funded by donations.

Sarah from High on the Hog BBQ took second place in the Mar-tha Reed Chili Cook off to benefit Lymphoma Society. Highclimbers Special Olympics Basketball took first place at the State Tournament!

Smoking Mo’s marked their building’s centennial with a flapper-themed benefit for Cystic Fibrosis raising more than $2,000.

Edward Jones ranked No. 6 on FORTUNE magazine’s Best Compa-nies list.

Dairy Queen served hundreds of free cones in celebration of their March 75th Fanniversary.

Watson Diesel Repair is now selling Schaeffer’s 2 cycle oil.

Vander Wal’s Garage now offers a free shuttle to local customers, making it easy to get your oil changed while you’re at work.

Hackney Family Dentistry is going high-tech. The addition of a 3M True Definition Scanner means no more impressions for crowns.

WildCatz Fierce Cheer & Fitness ended their competition season with four 1st place wins and many 2nd and 3rd place awards.

Look for George Stenberg Pho-tography’s art to cover the 2015 Hood Canal Communications phone book.

Over 130 students showed off their STEM skills at this year’s Skookum Rotary Science & Engineering Fair.

TJ Berg & Jo Cowling retired in March from First American Title. Bakala State Farm said thank you to customers with two back-to-back free movie nights, which dou-bled as mega-toiletries drives for Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Shelter, Crossroads Housing, and Community Lifeline.

Five Shelton DECA students represented SHS at the Internation-al Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL. (Emily Starks, Jesus ‘Chuy’ Ramirez, Megan Eliott, Shaye Kane, and Sam DeSpain)

Jenny Goos celebrated 15 years at Hood Canal Communications. More than 400 attendees joined Mason Transit in April for the unveiling of their new, first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation, Transit-Commu-nity Center.


Scene...Mason County PUD#1 placed second in American Water Works Association’s Pacific Northwest Region Annual Water Taste Test Association.

Express Employment Professionals hosted a lead-ership simulcast raising $1,500 to benefit United Way of Mason County. (L-R: Heidi McCutcheon, Angie West, Carrie Lemmon, Lynn Longan)

In just three hours of dedicating a portion of proceeds to the cause, Shelton Domino’s Pizza raised nearly $2,000 to Save the SHS Pool.

Skokomish Indian Tribal Enter-prise purchased Glen Ayr Resort in April, adding the waterfront property to its growing list of Hood Canal hot spots. Little Creek Casino Resort was named “Best Casino” in South Sound Magazine’s Official “2015 Best of South Sound.”

WSU Extension Office in Mason County hired new director Dr. Justin G. Smith.

Andrew Davis and Brianne Loper are the most recent staff additions at the Mason County Journal.

Chamber member businesses raised $18,000 to match funds from both the City of Shelton and Green Diamond Resource Company for Shelton’s Visioning Project.

The Mason County Forest Festi-val float took home the Governor’s Award at the Sequim Irrigation Festival’s Grand Parade.

Shelton Health & Rehabilita-tion received a Bronze National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and Na-tional Center for Assisted Living.

King 5 News notified Crenshaw Landscaping that they are the highest rated landscaping contrac-tor on the Olympic Peninsula.

Seven fruit trees, five awards, and one picnic heralded Shelton’s renewed claim as a Tree City USA at Maple Glen Senior Living’s Arbor Day celebration!

Columbia Bank achieved highest rating from Bauer Financial, indicat-ing it is one of the strongest banks in the nation.

Mason Transit Authority was awarded the 2015 Rural Commu-nity Transportation System of the Year by Community Transportation Association of America.

Thousands of community members flocked to downtown Shelton to enjoy parades and displays as well as a car show, carnival and logger competition at the 71st annual Mason County Forest Festival.


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Members of the Chamber’s Government Affairs committee tracked various bills throughout the 2015 legislative session and visited with 35th district legislators in their offices at the state capitol in April, covering issues ranging from B&O taxes to the minimum wage. Unfortunately, this particular session was marked by paralysis.

The highlight – or, more appropriately, lowlight – came in early April. The Gover-nor, House Democratic Leadership, House Republican Leadership, Senate Republican Leadership and Senate Democrat Leaders finished a “Five Corners” meeting and the press releases started flying. While these meetings were frequent and relatively productive under Governor Gregoire; they have become infrequent and unproductive after Governor Inslee took office.

This “Five Corners” meeting was quick as the Governor set out his expectations for what he “need[ed] to see in a budget that comes to my desk if you expect me to sign it.”

The Governor’s talking points were ob-tained by media outlets. The list included new taxes in order to achieve $1.3 billion in new spending, preferably a carbon tax or capital gains tax. Republicans immediately called out what they heard as an ultima-tum; Inslee’s press release said that it wasn’t, although it did not deny what he had said.

The debate is simple but paralyzing: the economy is producing $3 billion in new revenue – in addition to what they origi-nally thought they had to work with. The question of this debate has been, ‘Is that enough to balance the budget or does the state need to increase taxes to collect ap-proximately $1.5 billion more in revenue?’

The pressure comes from several direc-tions: First, the state Supreme Court, who ordered the Legislature to put billions of additional dollars into public schools. The state is also subject to a federal court ruling that requires some kind of fix in the mental health system to the tune of tens of millions of dollars. These, along with the upswing in the economy, are coupled with agencies who want their budgets returned to pre-recession figures, including raises for

state agency employees as well as the state’s teachers who are pressing for a pay hike after years of going without.

The “ultimatum” episode summed up the 2015 regular session, which ended April 24, and set the tone going into the first special session… and also the second spe-cial session, which began May 29. Luckily, lawmakers were given a much-needed nudge when the May revenue forecast came out with more good news when it came to new revenue projecting an additional $415 million.

There were a couple of bright spots for small business in Washington:

• Homebuilders were provided some relief through a bill that requires local governments to defer collection of impact fees either until the time of closing, final inspection, or certificate of occupancy. The bill covers the first 20 residential building permits, per builder, per jurisdiction.

• Attempts by House Democrats to mandate sick leave for employers appear to be hitting a brick wall with the bi-partisan coalition in the Senate.

• The Governor signed a watered-down bill attempting to further reform the state’s workers’ compensation system, which is a small step in the right direction.

Legislators spent most of June home in their districts while leaders attempted to hammer out a middle ground budget. Small businesses all over the state were still being urged to call their legislators and let them know what a B&O surcharge on services and a capital gains tax would do to the recovering economy.


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“Knowing that a shellfish area is safe for harvest is important to avoid possible illness,” said Laura Johnson with the WA Department of Health. “This year has been active for biotoxins, leading to closures. It’s extremely important to check the DOH Shellfish Safety Maps before heading to a beach to harvest.”

Testing has shown dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins in southern Hood Canal. PSP is a potentially fatal illness caused by eating a concentration of the single-celled organism known by its scientific name, Alexan-drium catenella. Longer days and warmer waters stimulate faster growth of these organisms while calm seas allow accumula-tion where shellfish are feeding.

Symptoms of PSP usually begin with tingling lips and tongue, moving to the hands and feet. Anyone who has eaten shellfish and begins having these symp-toms should get medical help.

The DOH works with commer-cial harvesters to test shellfish before they are sold. Commer-cially harvested shellfish should be safe to eat.

The Department of Health website (www.doh.wa.gov) has a complete list of open and closed areas. Be sure to obey all posted signs and remember cooking does not kill this toxin. Additionally, be aware that this toxin is not limited to shellfish. The “butter” (insides of shell) of crabs also concentrates PSP. This should be discarded if you are harvesting crabs to eat.

Dangerous Levels of Marine Biotoxins in Hood CanalHigh levels of naturally-occurring biotoxins have prompted the closure of recreational and select commercial areas of shellfish harvesting in WA including portions of Hood Canal.

Paralytic Shellfish Poison FAQHow do shellfish become contaminated with PSP?Shellfish are filter feeders. They pump water through their systems, filtering out and eating algae and other food particles. When they eat biotoxin-producing algae, the toxin can accumulate in their tissue.

Can I tell if shellfish are toxic by how they look?No. Shellfish containing toxic levels of PSP don’t look or taste any different from shellfish that are safe to eat.

Does cooking the shellfish make it safe to eat?No. PSP is not destroyed by cooking or freezing.

Who is most at risk for illness or death?Anyone who eats PSP contaminated shellfish is at risk.

What about shellfish offered by restaurants, stores, and farm-ers’ markets? Are they safe to eat?Shellfish harvested commercially come from certified growers that must meet state and federal health standards. Shellfish they harvest are regularly tested for biotoxins.


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Simpson expects the mill oper-ations at Mill 3 and Mill 5 to wind down in operations leading to the final closure on July 9, 2015. At that time, all positions will be eliminated and employees in good standing will be eligible for severance benefits.While our community has faced larger layoffs in the 1980s and again in the mid-1990s, the Chamber understands that this, along with the announced closure of Olympic Panel Products in

mid-2016, is a major cause of concern for our community. As such, we held a Community Resource Fair on May 27 at the Transit-Community Center (TCC), where nearly 200 people took the opportunity to speak with representatives from financial companies to answer questions about mortgages and savings, insurance companies to review coverages and sug-gest changes, agencies for job retraining opportunities, others

After 125 years in business, Simpson Lumber Company recently announced the sale of Mill 3 and Mill 5 to Sierra Pacific Industries. SPI separately announced that it would not operate the mills, but instead will construct at least one new, state-of-the-art sawmill operation on the Shelton waterfront site. Due to this, they will close their doors in early July and reopen in 2017.

A Transitional Time for Shelton’s Lumber Mills Heidi McCutcheon | Chamber Executive Director

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who offered techniques to lower anxiety, and other such services. This event was jointly led by the Chamber, Peninsula Credit Union, Our Community Credit Union, Bakala State Farm and the Mason County Economic Development Council. On June 16, a job fair was also held at the TCC that served nearly double the amount of people.

Another change for those workers soon to lose their jobs that differs

from those who have lost their jobs in the past – this time many Simpson employees will qualify for the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA).

This will allow displaced workers to receive unemployment benefits for up to two and a half years providing they are actively enrolled in some type of formal training, be it further education, vocational trades or others edu-cational opportunities.


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There is an Alternate Trade Ad-justment Assistance (ATAA) pro-gram that provides alternatives to the benefits of TAA that allows workers age 50+ who do not earn more than $50,000 annually in their new employment to accept reemployment at a lower wage and receive a wage subsidy – up to 50% of the difference between the old & new wages, up to $10,000 paid over a period of up to two years.

Additionally, Displaced Home-maker Act can also to come into effect, offering a surplus of additional benefits to the spouses of those who have lost their job. The short definition of this is when a homemaker finds him or herself “displaced” through the loss of family income of a spouse. These benefits include occupa-tional skills, on-the-job, and entrepreneurial training, adult education and more.

There may also be financial as-sistance for transportation, child care, healthcare, housing or rental assistance.

Rapid Response Assistance has been provided by the State and administered by PacMountain who is opening an office next door to the WorkSource Office (near Les Schwab in the Gateway Center) and will work to help those affected by the closures to navigate the different services available.

The Chamber is actively working with these and other groups to support the employees, vendors, and other businesses who may be impacted by these closures. For more information or for a list of vendors who can assist in this transition, please contact the Chamber at (360) 426-2021.

More Info:SPI will construct at least one new, state-of-the-art sawmill and lumber planing operation on the Shelton waterfront site. This is contractually required and should be operational in 2017.

Simpson Lumber Company will pay out lump-sum severance payments to their employees so they can begin collecting unemployment benefits immediately.

There are 135 Mason County residents of the current 275 Simpson employees.

The largest percentage of Simpson employees’ age falls in the 50+ category.

Olympic Panel Products will likely remain open into mid-2016. 35% of their employees live in Mason County; we do not have statistiics on the average age.


Bow Ties & Big Hats Bring in $22,000 for Chamber Programs The Chamber’s annual auction was a tremendous success with more than $22,000 raised. The Kentucky Derby Affair was held on April 24 at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa and invited gentlemen to pop their collars, women to don their hats, and everyone to bid high! Even the silent auction boasted a graceful southern style. Grand goodies to bid for included custom framed photography, flower baskets, wine tastings, and nights out on the town to world class golf, romantic getaways, Seahawks packages, and flights.

Photo Sponsor Columbia State Bank made the night unfor-gettable capturing all the fun. They, along with our Souvenir Sponsor Peninsula Credit Union made it possible to outfit each guest with a glass perfect for Mint Juleps or a simple

This trophy-worthy commit-tee – Chair Lisa Woodard, Columbia Bank; Stephanie Boysen, Jitterbug Espresso; Lisa Brengan, Mason Fire District 4; Mindi Brock, Our Community Credit Union; Daris Devaney, Our Community Credit Union; Cindy Hall, Mt. View Elemen-tary School; Carrie Lemmon, United Way of Mason County; John Lester, Arnold & Smith Insurance; Jan Lovig, Senior Services for South Sound; Jennifer Owens, Peninsula Credit Union; Susanna Samu-elson, Our Community Credit Union; and Karen Schade, Ed-ward Jones – made it a night to remember. And, of course, we could never host such an event without the stellar support of Alderbrook Resort & Spa. We are so thankful for their support of the Mason County business community.

Thank You!Our thanks goes out to the event’s many donors and sponsors for their generosity: 2nd Street Design Studio, 94.5 Roxy – KRXY, Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Anytime Fitness, Argosy Cruises, Arnold Smith Insurance, Bakala State Farm Insurance, Bayshore Store, BCP Landscape Supplies, Berkshire

southern sweet tea, making it easy to fill up with a nice cold beverage thanks to our Watering Hole Sponsor Olsen Furniture. After all, a Derby wouldn’t be the same without ice cold refreshments to cool down those wagers.

Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Shelton, Black Star Printing, Blanton Massage Therapy, Blue Horizons Paddle Sports, Brady Trucking & Landscape Supplies, Budd Bay Café, Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop, Career Quest, Case by Case Jewelers, Central Mason Fire District, City of Shelton Police & Chief Darrin Moody, Columbia Bank, Computer Creations NW, Cooper Studios, Cut Rate Auto Parts, Dean Byrd Photography, Deidre Eaton, Desert Sun Tans, Designs by Nora, Domino's Pizza, DoubleTree Phoenix Inn Olympia, Elaine's Country Store, Emerald Downs, Epic Event Décor, Equestri-enne of Mason County, Exceptional Foresters, Inc., Experience Music Project, Falcon Financial, Inc., Fish Tale Brew Pub, Fitness Ablaze, Gateway Property Management, George Stenberg Photography, Gillis Auto Center, Grays Harbor Raceway, Green Diamond Resource Company, Hands On Children's Museum, Harlequin Productions, Harmony Hill Retreat Center, Heidi McCutcheon, Heritage Bank, Hood Canal Communications, Hoodsport Winery, iFiber Communications, Island Enterprises Inc./Kamilche Trading Post, Jan Lovig, Jay's Farm Stand, Jeff McHargue, Jen Giuntoli,


Farms, The Hardware Distillery, The Ridge Motor-sports Park, The Shopper, The Strip Steak House, The Varmints, The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Tozier Brothers Ace Hardware, Urraco Coffee Company, Verle’s Sporting Goods & Marine, Walter Dacon Wines, Wild Felid Advo-cacy Center, Woodland Park Zoo, WSU Extension Office – Master Gardeners Program.

Jitters Coffee Lounge, John Adams – Sound Fresh Clams and Oysters, John & Kelly Lester, John Dobson, Joonbug Yoga Studio, Kahler Glen Golf & Ski Resort, Kaleidoscope Massage Thera-py, Karen Schade, Keith Visser, KMAS 1030 News Radio, Kris Rose LMP, Kristmas Town Kiwanis, Lake Cushman Golf Course, LanternFest, Lily's Nails, Lisa Woodard, Little Creek Casino Resort, Lucky Dog Casino, Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, Lynch Creek Floral, Maple Glen Senior Living, Marine View Beverage, Mary Kay - Tamra Ing-waldson, McLendon Hardware, Mason County Fire District #4, Mason County Journal, Meals on Wheels & Senior Services for South Sound, Miles Sand & Gravel, Miracle-Ear, Mystical Delightz, Olsen Furniture, Olympic Mountain Ice Cream, Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro, Our Community Credit Union, Peninsula Credit Union, Pier 101 Fashions, PlayLIVE, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquar-ium, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, Rockets & Rainbows, Salish Cliffs Golf Course, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, Seattle Underground Tour, Senior Services for South Sound STARS, Sephora, Seven Inlets Spa, Shelton Athletic Club, Shelton Chiropractic, Shelton Cinemas, Shelton Kiwanis Club, Shelton Lions Club, Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, Skipworth's LLC, Skookum Rotary, Skyline Drive-In, Smoking Mo's, Squaxin Island Tourism Department & Museum, Stottle Winery, Sue Patterson, Tacoma Rainiers, Taylor Shellfish


Pool Fundraising Group Makes a Big SPLASH In February the Shelton-Mason County Chamber Board voted to support the 'Save the Shel-ton Pool' efforts and to encourage the Shelton School Board to engage with the community in developing a long-term plan. Needless to say, we we re thrilled to see the Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics (MGH) proposition to jointly be responsible for maintenance and repairs moving forward.

One group, Support & Preserve Lifelong Aquatic Safety & Health (SPLASH) of Ma-son County, has taken the lead in raising the private funds necessary for capital improve-ments. SPLASH has been instrumental in raising both personal and business donations as well as holding an auction that added near-ly $18,000 toward the cause. To date, they have raised $70,000 in donations and pledges for capital repair work for the pool. This ex-ceeds their June fundraising goal of $50,000 and makes significant progress toward the group’s total fundraising goal of $100,000.

Due to delays in the design process, the expected capital repairs in the pool’s mechan-ical room and grates will not begin until August. This allows the pool to be open in July for swimming lessons, lap swim, open swim and water aerobics. A full schedule of events and times can be found on the Shelton School District’s pool community webpage at sheltonschools.org/pool.

As donations continue to pour in, SPLASH board members are hopeful to fundraise the remaining funds. Their hope is that the project will be funded prior to the start of the pool repair work. Jacquie MacAlevy, president of SPLASH, says she hopes that the continued "community support for the pool... will push us over the top so repairs can go forward before school starts.”

Donations of any amount to participate in SPLASH’s ongoing donation drive for pool repairs may be sent to SPLASH, PO Box 1982, Shelton WA 98584.

Donations can also be made to the Mason General Hospital Foundation by either sending a check marked “for pool repairs” to MGHF, PO Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584 or by paying directly online any amount at masongeneral.com/foundation.htm and further questions can be directed to [email protected].

Thank you to Domino’s Pizza of Shelton and all those who helped support the pool cause and bought a pizza or two (photo:Cooper Studios).

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Whitehouse & Nichols, LLPAttorneys at Lawwhitehousenichols.com(360) 426-5885601 W Railroad Ave, Ste 300PO Box 1273Shelton, WA 98584

Auction & Estate SalesPacific Northwest Auction Servicepnwauctioneer.com(360) 880-0231831 W Golden Pheasant RdShelton, WA 98584

Auto Body ShopsApex Collision Servicesapexcollisionservices.com(360) 868-26051347 E Johns Prairie RdShelton, WA 98584

Automobile Maintenance & RepairD & L Automotive and Repairdandlautorepair.com(360) 426-14672033 Olympic Hwy NShelton, WA 98584

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Vander Wal’s Garage, Incvanderwalsgarage.com(360) 426-8208321 S Second StShelton, WA 98584

Watson Diesel Repair, LLCwatsondieselrepair.com(360) 426-5255641 W Golden Pheasant RdPO Box 2478Shelton, WA 98584

Automotive Retail & WholesaleCut Rate Auto Partscutrateautoparts.com(360) 426-2800128 S First StShelton, WA 98584

Banks & Credit UnionsAnchor Bankanchornetbank.com(360) 427-1970100 E Wallace-Kneeland BlvdPO Box 877Shelton, WA 98584

Columbia Bankcolumbiabank.com(360) 877-527224341 N US Hwy 101PO Box 38Hoodsport, WA 98548

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Heritage Bankheritagebankwa.com(360) 426-4431301 E Wallace-Knee-land Blvd, Ste 115Shelton, WA 98584

Key Bankkey.com(360) 432-3380410 W Railroad AvePO Box 610Shelton, WA 98584

Our Community Credit Unionourcu.com(360) 426-9701526 W Cedar StPO Box 1670Shelton, WA 98584

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Barber ShopsClipperz Barber Shopclipperzbarber.com(360) 427-4335120 S Third StShelton, WA 98584

Bed & BreakfastsA Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed & Breakfastlighthouseonham.com(360) 427-1107292 E Libby RdShelton, WA 98584

Boat SalesVerle’s Sporting Goods and Marineverles.com(360) 426-0933741 W Golden Pheasant RdShelton, WA 98584

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New Community Church of Unionthenccu.org(360) 898-7855951 E Dalby RdPO Box 232Union, WA 98592

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Big River Cleaning(360) 877-202419330 N US Hwy 101Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

Robert E’s Carpet Cleaningrobertes.com(360) 427-6744PO Box 1603Shelton, WA 98584

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Island Enterprises Inc.islandenterprisesinc.com(360) 426-34423591 SE Old Olympic HwyShelton, WA 98584

Mason County Master Buildersomb.org(360) 534-96841211 State Ave NEOlympia, WA 98506

Pacific Mountain Business 2 Businesspacmtn.org/business-2-business.com(360) 273-81742505 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 420Shelton, WA 98584PO Box 1427Olympia, WA 98507

Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises, Inc.skokomishenterprises.org(360) 877-5656117 N Eighth StShelton, WA 98584

Cabinets, Doors & MillworkOlympic Mountain Millworkommco.net(360) 432-2992822 E Hiawatha BlvdShelton, WA 98584

CasinosLittle Creek Casino Resortlittle-creek.com(360) 427-771191 W State Route 108Shelton, WA 98584

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Coffee & EspressoJitter Bug Espresso(360) 790-6700Shelton, WA 98584

Steph’s Espresso(360) 427-12902230 Olympic Hwy NShelton, WA 98584

Urraco Coffee Companyurracocoffee.com(360) 462-5282628 W Cota StPO Box 1214Shelton, WA 98584

Computers & TechnologyGeneration D Computers & Technologiesgenerationd.us(360) 462-0555Shelton, WA 98584

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Construction & ContractorsAuseth Construction, Inc.(360) 426-7368Shelton, WA 98584

Chamberland Construction, LLC(360) 490-0143Shelton, WA 98584

Detail Productions Handyman Services(360) 250-5793Shelton, WA 98584

EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc.eikconstruction.com(360) 432-3147Shelton, WA 98584

Lighthouse Electriclighthouseelectric1.com(360) 427-4349Shelton, WA 98584

RAM Electric(360) 470-1254Shelton, WA 98584

Watson Construction Co., Inc(360) 426-76262270 SE Cole RdShelton, WA 98584

ConsultantsAdept Law PLLCadeptlaw.com(866) 452-3378209 4th Ave E, Ste 200Olympia, WA 98501PO Box 554Belfair, WA 98528

Experience 4 Hirex4h.co(360) 704-9324Shelton, WA 98584

Hartley Development Resourcing(360) 975-2752Grapeview, WA 98546

Mary Kay - Tamra IngwaldsonIndependent Beauty Consultantmarykay.com/tingwaldson(360) 265-1719Belfair, WA 98528

Mason County PUD#3Energy Conservationmasonpud3.org(360) 426-82552621 E Johns Prairie RdPO Box 2148Shelton, WA 98584

Sam Sevier, LLCmktechnology.com(360) 432-9201Shelton, WA 98584

DentistsBowers Dental Groupdrstevenbowersdentistry.com(360) 426-1664717 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

Hackney Family & Cosmetic Dentistrydrhackney.com(360) 426-16761051 SE State Route 3PO Box 398Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Dental Centersheltondentalcenter.com(360) 426-84011829 Jefferson StShelton, WA 98584

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Olympic Collegeolympic.edu/campuses/shelton(360) 432-5400937 W Alpine WayShelton, WA 98584

Shelton Highclimber Store (DECA)(360) 426-44713737 N Shelton Springs RdShelton, WA 98584

Shelton School Districtsheltonschools.org(360) 426-8231700 S First StShelton, WA 98584

Sound Learningsoundlearning.co(360) 426-9733133 W Railroad AvePO Box 2529Shelton, WA 98584

WSU Extensionmason.wsu.edu(360) 427-9670 ext. 680303 N Fourth StShelton, WA 98584

Elected Officials & Political CandidatesAssessor Melody Peterson(360) 426-9389411 N Fifth StShelton, WA 98584

Commissioner Terri Jeffreysterrijeffreys.org(360) 427-9670 ext. 419411 N Fifth StShelton, WA 98584

Mason County Republicansmasoncountyrepublicans.org(541) 817-79791620 Olympic Hwy NPO Box 326Shelton, WA 98584

Representative Dan Griffeyhouserepublicans.wa.gov/dan-griffey(360) 786-7966410 John L. O’Brien BuildingPO Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504

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Mason County Medic Onemcmo.org(360) 426-34032019 Jefferson St301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd #224-329Shelton, WA 98584

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Twin Totems Store(360) 427-909919390 N US Hwy 101Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

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Pirate’s Cove Caboosegreatgetaways.com(360) 569-2799202 E Pirates Creek RdShelton, WA 98584

Schafer State Parkparks.wa.gov/580/Schafer(360) 482-38521365 W Schafer Park RdElma, WA 98541

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The Waterfront at Potlatchthewaterfrontatpotlatch.com(360) 877-942221660 N US Hwy 101Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

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Arnold Smith Insurancearnoldsmithins.com(360) 426-33171535 Olympic Hwy NPO Box LShelton, WA 98584

Duncan & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc.duncanins.com(360) 426-33572136 Olympic Hwy NPO Box 880Shelton, WA 98584

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Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc.(360) 491-11232839 Marvin Rd NEOlympia, WA 98516

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Alderbrook Resort & Spaalderbrookresort.com(360) 898-220010 E Alderbrook DrUnion, WA 98592

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Brady Trucking Company and Landscape Supplybradytrucking.com(360) 426-3132922 E Johns Prairie RdShelton, WA 98584

Crenshaw Landscapingcrenshawlandscaping.net(360) 229-6398Shelton, WA 98584

Miles Sand and Gravelmilessandandgravel.com(360) 426-33453100 W Franklin StShelton, WA 98584

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Manufactured & Modular HomesWashington Home Centerwashhome.com(360) 427-66 6761 SE Ryan RdShelton, WA 98584

ManufacturingLund Custom Machine(360) 432-0310110 W Metzler Mill RdShelton, WA 98584

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Jarrell’s Cove Marina(360) 426-8823220 E Wilson RdShelton, WA 98584

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Peninsula Credit Unionpcfcu.org(360) 426-1601521 W Railroad AvePO Box 2150Shelton, WA 98584

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MuseumsMason County Historical Museummasoncountyhistoricalsociety.org(360) 426-1020427 W Railroad AvePO Box 1366Shelton, WA 98584

Squaxin Island Museumsquaxinislandmuseum.org(360) 432-3839150 SE K’wuh-Deegs-AltxwShelton, WA 98584

Non-Profit & Community OrganizationsCapitol Land Trustcapitollandtrust.org(360) 943-3012209 4th Ave E, Ste 205Olympia, WA 98501

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Harmony Hill Retreat Centerharmonyhill.org(360) 898-23637362 E State Route 106Union, WA 98592

Hoodsport Timberland Librarytrl.org(360) 877-933940 N Schoolhouse Hill RdPO Box 847Hoodsport, WA 98548

Kristmas Town Kiwaniskristmastownkiwanis.com(360) 426-2499PO Box 777Shelton, WA 98584

Love INC of Mason Countyloveincmasoncounty.org(360) 462-5684221 W Railroad Ave, Ste 10Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Forest Festival Associationmasoncountyforestfestival.org(360) 426-9333PO Box 252Shelton, WA 98584

Mason General Hospital& Family of Clinicsmasongeneral.com(360) 426-1611901 Mountain View DrPO Box 1668Shelton, WA 98584

Mason General Hospital Foundationmasongeneral.com/foundation(360) 427-36232505 Olympic Hwy NPO Box 1668Shelton, WA 98584

Relay For Life Sheltonrelayforlifeofshelton.orgPO Box 2150Shelton, WA 98584

Saints’ Pantrysaintspantry.org(360) 427-8847214 S Second StPO Box 1064Shelton, WA 98584

Senior Services for South Soundsouthsoundseniors.org(360) 586-6181222 Columbia St NWOlympia, 98501

Shelton Community Toastmasterstoastmastersclubs.org(360) 229-2587710 W Alder StPO Box 1791Shelton, WA 98584

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Shelton Kiwanis Clubsheltonkiwanis.weebly.com(360) 426-0512PO Box 477Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Rotary(360) 426-1601324 W Cedar StPO Box 633Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton School Districtsheltonschools.org(360) 426-8231700 S First StShelton, WA 98584

Shelton Timberland/William G. Reed Public Librarytrlib.org(360) 426-1362710 W Alder StShelton, WA 98584

Skookum Rotarysheltonskookumrotary.org(360) 426-8597PO Box 849Shelton, WA 98584

Sustainable South Soundsustainablesouthsound.org(360) 918-3740PO Box 7336Olympia, WA 98507

Turning Pointeturningpointe.org(360) 426-1216210 Pacific CtShelton, WA 98584PO Box 11695Olympia, WA 98508

Union City Masonic Lodge #27unioncity-27.org(360) 877-596419331 NW Hwy 101Skokomish Nation, WA 98584PO Box 1614Shelton, WA 98584

Union Tourism Associationvisitunion.comPO Box 623Union, WA 98592

United Way of Mason Countyunitedwaymasonco.org(360) 426-4999724 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584


Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washingtonwildfelids.org(360) 427-44663111 E Harstine Island Rd NShelton, WA 98584

Office Equipment & SuppliesThe Creative Officethecreativeoffice.com(360) 754-1732721 Legion Way SEOlympia, WA 98501

The Shoppershoppersweekly.com(360) 426-46772505 Olympic Hwy NSte 220BShelton, WA 98584

OptometristsThe Optical Shop of WA, Inc.opticalshopofwa.com(360) 427-75532026 Olympic Hwy NSte 102Shelton, WA 98584

Painting ContractorsAwnaroll Painting Inc.awnarollpainting.com(360) 427-4268Shelton, WA 98584

Flying Colors Painting Co.flyingcolorsshelton.com(360) 359-6103PO Box AShelton, WA 98584

Payroll ServicesPaychexpaychex.com(425) 235-1112 ext. 4545420829 72nd Ave SKent, WA 9803227427 238th Pl SEMaple Valley, WA 98038

Pest Control/RemovalMathis Exterminatingmathisexterminating.com(360) 427-24111001 Cooper Pt Rd SEOlympia, WA 98502

Pet ServicesHaigh Veterinary Hospitalhaighveterinaryhospital.com(360) 426-184081 SE Walker Park RdPO Box 819Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Veterinary Hospital, Inc.sheltonveterinaryhospital.com(360) 426-2616104 E J StShelton, WA 98584

Sylvan Pet Lodgesylvanpetlodge.com(360) 426-3052270 SE Spring PlShelton, WA 98584

PharmaciesNeil’s Pharmacy(360) 426-3327512 W Franklin StShelton, WA 98584

PhotographyCooper Studioscooperstudios.net(360) 426-6646409 W Railroad AvePO Box 38Shelton, WA 98584

George Stenberg Photographyflickr.com/photos/georgestenberg(360) 490-6903Hoodsport, WA 98548

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Crosswynd Designs Embroidery & Screen Printingcrosswynddesigns.com(360) 791-3904Shelton, WA 98584

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John L. Scott Real Estatejohnlscottshelton.com(360) 426-3319306 W Railroad AvePO Box 70Shelton, WA 98584

Kirk Building(360) 477-999682 Peele RdPt. Angeles, WA 98363

Richard Beckman Realty Group, LLCrichardbeckmangroup.com(360) 426-5521117 N Eighth StPO Box YShelton, WA 98584

Real Estate & DevelopmentAlderbrook Propertiesalderbrookproperties.com(360) 898-0055871 E Beach DrUnion, WA 98592

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Northwest Real Estate Sheltonkevinc.bhhsshelton.com(360) 426-97481781 W Shelton-Matlock RdPO Box 6Shelton, WA 98584


Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty - Scott Barnardcoldwellbanker.com(360) 490-0155Shelton, WA 98584

Hall Equities Grouphallequitiesgroup.com(925) 933-40001855 Olympic Blvd, Ste 300Walnut Creek, CA 94596

John L. Scott Real Estatejohnlscottshelton.com(360) 426-3319306 W Railroad AvePO Box 70Shelton, WA 98584

John L. Scott Real Estate - Dawn Pannelldawnpannell.johnlscott.com(360) 426-0512306 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

Keller Williams Realty - Scotty Millsnwcustomhomes.kwrealty.com(253) 405-29361217 Cooper Point Rd SW #5Olympia, WA 98502PO Box 1195Shelton, WA 98584

Richard Beckman Realty Group, LLCrichardbeckmangroup.com(360) 426-5521117 N Eighth StPO Box YShelton, WA 98584

Windermere Real Estate - Keith Fullerkeithfuller.com(360) 490-3811920 W Railroad AvePO Box 714Shelton, WA 98584

Windermere Real Estate/Himlie, Inc.shelton.windermere.com(360) 426-2646920 W Railroad AvePO Box 729Shelton, WA 98584

RecreationAlderbrook Golf & Yacht Clubalderbrookgolf.com(360) 898-2575330 Country Club DrUnion, WA 98592

Blue Horizons Paddlesportsbluehorizonspaddlesports.com(253) 256-1887PO Box 1484Hoodsport, WA 98548

Kapowsin Air Sportsskydive101.com(360) 432-8000141 W Airview WayPO Box 1247Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Sportsmans Associationmasoncountysa.com(360) 427-1102521 W Business Park RdPO Box 1122Shelton, WA 98584

The Ridge Motorsports Parkridgemotorsportspark.com(360) 427-72231060 Eells Hill RdPO Box 2467Shelton, WA 98584

RestaurantsBlondie’s Restaurant(360) 432-2777628 W Railroad AvePO Box 717Shelton, WA 98584

Dairy Queendairyqueen.com(360) 426-7277221 N First StShelton, WA 98584

Domino’sdominos.com(360) 427-8700134 N First StShelton, WA 98584

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El Puerto de Angeles Velpuertodeangeles.com(360) 432-10852503 Olympic Hwy NShelton, WA 98584

LC3 Bar & Grillfacebook.com/lc3barandgrill(360) 427-43381749 Olympic Hwy SShelton, WA 98584

Nita’s Koffee Shop(360) 426-6143325 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

NorthFork Grilltheluckydogcasino.net(360) 877-565619330 N US Hwy 101Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistroosakaasianbistro.com(360) 427-2625506 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

Roosters Family Restaurant(360) 426-72243001 Olympic Hwy NShelton, WA 98584

Smoking Mo’ssmokingmos.com(360) 462-0163203 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

Taqueria Las Palmas(360) 432-3220116 E Cota StShelton, WA 98584

Taylor Station Restaurant & Loungefacebook.com/229579413731718(360) 426-850162 SE Lynch RdShelton, WA 98584

The Strip Steak Housefacebook.com/TheStripSteakhouse.LLC(360) 432-5844405 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

The Tides Family Restaurant(360) 877-892127061 N US Hwy 101Hoodsport, WA 98548

Xinh’s Clam & Oyster Housexinhsrestaurant.com(360) 427-8709221 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

RetailAnnie’s Quilt Shoppeanniesquiltshoppe.com(360) 427-61642505 Olympic Hwy NSte 220AShelton, WA 98584


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Cameo Boutique & Wine Shopcameoboutique.com(360) 898-32006871 E State Route 106Union, WA 98592

Creekside Antiques(360) 490-0376209 W Railroad AvePO Box 1006Shelton, WA 98584

Elaine’s Country Store(360) 451-4467706 B Cascade AveShelton, WA 98584

Fashion Cents Boutique(360) 462-4004129 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

Fred Meyerfredmeyer.com(360) 427-2979301 E Wallace-Kneeland BlvdShelton, WA 98584

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Goodwill Sheltontacomagoodwill.org(360) 426-0838301 E Wallace-Kneeland BlvdShelton, WA 98584

Mystical Delightz(360) 229-02822333 Olympic Hwy NShelton, WA 98584

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Olsen Furnitureolsenfurniture.com(360) 426-4702414 W Franklin StShelton, WA 98584

Rockets & Rainbows(360) 462-1310221 W Railroad Ave, Ste AShelton, WA 98584

Skipworth’s, LLCstihlusa.com(360) 426-08751603 Olympic Hwy NShelton, WA 98584

TJ’s Cannabistjscannabis.com(360) 427-29901428 Olympic Hwy SSte 1Shelton, WA 98584

Treasures Thrift Storemasongeneral.com/treasures_thrift_store.html(360) 427-3858305 W Railroad AvePO Box 1585Shelton, WA 98584

Walmartwalmart.com(360) 427-6226100 E Wallace-Kneeland BlvdShelton, WA 98584

Retirement Communities & Assisted LivingAlpine Way Continuing Care Communityalpinewayliving.com(360) 426-2600900 W Alpine WayShelton, WA 98584

Christmas Village(253) 581-95712650 N 13th StShelton, WA 98584

Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Centerfirlaneskillednursing.com(360) 426-16512430 N 13th StShelton, WA 98584

Maple Glen Senior Livingartegan.com(360) 427-03001700 N 13th Loop RdShelton, WA 98584

Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Centersheltonhealthandrehab.com(360) 427-2575153 Johns CourtShelton, WA 98584

Roofing ContractorsCogent Construction Inc.cogentconstructioninc.com(360) 427-3162202 E Pine StShelton, WA 98584PO Box 675Union, WA 98592

The Roof Doctor, Inc.theroofdoctor.com(360) 427-86111131 Kamilche LnPO Box 851Shelton, WA 98584

Salons & Spas2nd Street Design Studio2nd-street-design-studio.com(360) 426-2141118 N Second StShelton, WA 98584

Arcadia Salonsalonarcadia.com(360) 868-23181400 Olympic Hwy SShelton, WA 98584

Buben School of Beautybubensb.com(360) 868-2942321 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

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Senior Services & ActivitiesFir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Centerfirlaneskillednursing.com(360) 426-16512430 N 13th StShelton, WA 98584

KWA Home Carekwacares.org(360) 426-9700706 Cascade Ave, Ste AShelton, WA 98584

Maple Glen Senior Livingartegan.com(360) 427-03001700 N 13th Loop RdShelton, WA 98584

Mason County Senior Activities Associationmcsac.net(360) 426-7374190 W Sentry DrPO Box 1066Shelton, WA 98584

Senior Services for South Soundsouthsoundseniors.org(360) 586-6181222 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501

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Shellfish GrowersHama Hama Companyhamahamaoysters.com(360) 877-581135846 N US Hwy 101Lilliwaup, 98555

Salish Seafoodssalishseafoods.com(360) 426-493392 E Chapman RdShelton, WA 98584

Seattle Shellfish LLCseattleshellfish.com(360) 236-04621144 E Johns Prairie RdShelton, WA 98584

Taylor Shellfish Farmstaylorshellfish.com(360) 426-6178130 SE Lynch RdShelton, WA 98584

Signs & BannersBlack Starblackstarprint.com(360) 427-9614510 E Mason Lake RdShelton, WA 98584

Social ServicesExceptional Foresters Inc. (EFI)team-efi.org(360) 426-00772009 W Railroad AveShelton, WA 98584

Habitat for Humanity of Mason Countyhabitatmasonwa.org(360) 426-81341826 Olympic Hwy NPO Box 1549Shelton, WA 98584

Sporting GoodsVerle’s Sporting Goods and Marineverles.com(360) 426-0933741 W Golden Pheasant RdShelton, WA 98584

Timber CompaniesBeco’s Tree Service & Wood Carvingbecostreeservices.com(360) 490-26702253 E Johns Prairie RdShelton, WA 98584

Green Diamond Resource Companygreendiamond.com(360) 426-3381215 N Third StPO Box 9001Shelton, WA 98584

Title InsuranceFirst American Title Insurance Co.firstam.com(360) 426-1626215 W Railroad AvePO Box ZShelton, WA 98584

Land Title Co. of Mason Countylandtitleco.net(360) 426-8288930 W Railroad AvePO Box 327Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Title Companymasoncountytitle.com(360) 426-9713130 W Railroad AvePO Box 278Shelton, WA 98584

Towing ServicesJim’s Automotive, Incjimsautomotiveincwa.com(360) 426-71672911 E Brockdale RdPO Box 869Shelton, WA 98584

Transportation ServicesMason Transit Authoritymasontransit.org(360) 426-9434790 E Johns Prairie RdShelton, WA 98584

The Patty Wagonpattywagonmobility.com(360) 427-0202Shelton, WA 98584

UtilitiesCascade Natural Gas Corp.cngc.com(888) 522-1130713 W Wishkah StPO Box 344Aberdeen, WA 98520

Hood Canal Communicationshcc.net(360) 898-2481300 E Dalby RdPO Box 249Union, WA 98592

iFiber Communicationsifiber.tv(509) 754-2600130 S Third StShelton, WA 98584

Mason County Garbage & Recyclingmasoncountygarbage.com(360) 426-872981 E Wilburs WyPO Box 787Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County PUD#1mason-pud1.org(360) 877-524921971 N US Hwy 101Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County PUD#3masonpud3.org(360) 426-82552621 E Johns Prairie RdPO Box 2148Shelton, WA 98584

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North Mason Chamber of Commercenorthmasonchamber.com(800) 277-500730 NE Romance Hill Rd, Ste 103PO Box 416Belfair, WA 98528

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WholesaleGreen Diamond Resource Companygreendiamond.com(360) 426-3381215 N Third StPO Box 9001Shelton, WA 98584

Miles Sand and Gravelmilessandandgravel.com(360) 426-33453100 W Franklin StShelton, WA 98584

Olympic Panel Productsolypanel.com(360) 432-5000204 E Railroad AvePO Box 640Shelton, WA 98584

Seattle Shellfish LLCseattleshellfish.com(360) 236-04621144 E Johns Prairie RdShelton, WA 98584

Wineries, Distilleries & Liquor SalesHoodsport Winery, Inc.hoodsport.com(360) 877-9894N 23501 Hwy 101Hoodsport, WA 98548

Stottle Winerystottlewinery.com(360) 877-224724180 N US Hwy 101, Ste BHoodsport, WA 985482641 Willamette Dr NELacey, WA 98516

The Hardware Distillery Co.thehardwaredistillery.com(206) 300-087724210 N US Hwy 101PO Box 129Hoodsport, WA 98548

Walter Dacon Wineswalterdaconwines.com(360) 426-591350 SE Skookum Inlet RdShelton, WA 98584

Youth ActivitiesJitter Bug Dance Center & Jitters Coffee Lounge(360) 358-84762505 Olympic Hwy NSte 170Shelton, WA 98584PO Box 738Elma, WA 98541

Mason County Youth Baseball Associationmcyba-shelton.com(360) 463-7763PO Box 1774Shelton, WA 98584

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Interested in being a Chamber member?The purpose of your Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce is to encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism and facilitate economic development in your community! Your Chamber staff and volunteers are always busy strategizing on how to make Mason County a better place to live, work and play. Through Advocacy, Promotion and Education, the Chamber works hard to connect businesses with the community. Your small business can be a part of this energy and enjoy all these benefits. Individuals are encouraged to join as “Friends” and enjoy many of the member benefits. Need more information? Call (360) 426-2012 or stop by the Chamber office at 215 W Railroad Ave, our staff would be happy to answer your questions.

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Proud to be a part of the community since 1890.Since Sol Simpson started the company over 120 years ago, Simpson Lumber Company LLC has been honored to continue his legacy. Listening to our employees and involving them in decision making has helped the mill be successful. Their ideas have increased productivity and improved the workflow.

Thank you to our 240 employees and thank you to Mason County for being a great place to live, play and do business.

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