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Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015

The Voice of Mason County Since 1886 - Vol. 129, No. 38

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City will seek grant to identify toxic sites Mayor, business groups leery about EPA funds By GORDON WEEKS gordon@masoncounty.com

CANCER, THE FIRST TIME For more than a decade, Dorothy has been battling breast cancer with conventional methods such as chemotherapy. In 2005, Dorothy found a lump in her breast and was surprised to learn that she had cancer. Doctors quickly prescribed six weeks of intense chemotherapy. “I feel like I was unconscious most of the time,” she said. “The doctors would tell me when to show up and I’d be there, but I didn’t want to know the details or what was happening.” At the end of six weeks, doctors told Dorothy she had beat the cancer for the time being and sent her home. “We were super optimistic that it wouldn’t come back,” Vanessa said. “It was like, ‘Well, we’re done with

The Shelton City Commissioners on Monday voted to pursue grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify, assess and clean up brownfield sites on First Street to attract developers. While passing the measure by a 2-1 vote, Commissioners Tracy Moore and Mike Olsen said they felt reassured by Steve Goins — the city’s director of community and economic development — and the city attorney that the city wouldn’t be forced by the federal government to clean up any toxic sites identified in the study. Mayor Gary Cronce, the third commissioner, voted against pursuing the grant. “I’ve talked to old-timers who have dealt with the EPA for 40 years. …. They said, ‘Approach with caution,’ ” he said. The commission twice postponed voting on the measure so city staff and the city’s attorney, Kathleen Haggard, could further study the guidelines and possible ramifications of accepting the EPA grant. Both the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council of Mason County urged the commission to postpone the grant application. At the Sept. 8 commission meeting, Chamber Executive Director Heidi McCutcheon warned of “unintended consequences” of accepting grant money from the EPA. At Monday’s meeting, EDC Executive Director Lynn Longan asked the commissioners to delay its decision because “moving so suddenly on this proposal could jeopardize the vitality of many community prioritized projects which the city has been supporting,” she said, reading from a letter. But when pressed for more details by Commissioner Moore, Longan could not name a project that would be “jeopardized” by the acceptance of the EPA grant. Olsen said he hadn’t seen or heard any evidence the city will be forced by the federal government to clean up a contaminated site identified during the assessment.

see FUNDRAISER, page A-22

see CITY, page A-22

Journal photo by Brianna Loper

Chief Deputy Ryan Spurling of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office high-fives students after their first day of the school year last week in Belfair. For more photos, see page A-29.

Fundraiser nears $50K for cancer patient By BRIANNA LOPER brianna@masoncounty.com Piling her family into a bright blue Volkswagen van, Dorothy Ariens has spent most of her life traveling around the country to enjoy the great outdoors. Along the way, she amassed a network of friends. “People love her,” said Dorothy’s eldest daughter, Vanessa. “She has the gift of friendship and she makes it a priority. She touches lives.” During the past week, that network of friends has stepped up to give back to Dorothy, an Allyn resident, in the form of more than $47,000 in an online fundraising campaign to help her pay for cancer treatments. Dorothy’s son, Johannes, set up a GiveForward account on Sept. 7, with a $50,000 goal to pay for nontraditional cancer treatments for his mother. The youngest Ariens child opened the campaign by accident after he donated to the account and it published a link to the campaign to one of his social media pages. Within minutes, dona-

tion. “It’s so humbling, just such a blessing,” Dorothy said on Friday. “I’m so thankful, so grateful, and completely blown away.”

Journal photo by Brianna Loper

Dorothy Ariens, center, began pursuing alternative treatment methods earlier this month for metastatic breast cancer that spread throughout her body and bones. Her son, Johannes, not pictured, and daughters, Vanessa, left, and Corrie, right, started a GiveForward online campaign to raise money to pay for the treatments. tions were pouring in to the site. “No one wants to ask for help, so our choice to even start this thing was hard,” Dorothy said. “The old saying that it’s better to give than receive is really true.” The next day, Johannes received an email from GiveForward, telling him that his campaign raised more money in its first 24 hours than any of the other

15,671 campaigns on the site. In less than 48 hours, the Ariens family raised more than half of their goal amount. The family said they received donations from many people they didn’t expect to give, including childhood friends and community members they didn’t know well. The campaign even received an anonymous $10,000 dona-

Inside today City, county, EDC weigh state funding options Page A-6

Shelton man dedicates life to dogs Page A-23

Grapeview program aims to help young students Page A-28

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HEALTH BRIEFS

Association offers Alzheimer’s support The Washington State Alzheimer’s Association is scheduled to begin hosting monthly support groups for caregivers working with someone with memory loss. The group will provide a place for families looking to gain more information about proper caregiving or support. No date has been set for the group at this time. For more information, contact Linda Whiteside at 206-529-3875, or by email at lwhitesi@ alz.org.

The presentation “New to Medicare” will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mason County Senior Center at 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton on the fourth Thursday of each month. Individually scheduled appointments are available from noon to 2 p.m. after the presentation. The next presentation is Sept. 24. The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors provide unbiased, confidential information regarding Medicare and other insurances. The presentation is a free educational service, open to the public. For more information, call 586-6181, extension 134.

n Compiled by reporter Brianna Loper. To submit health news, email brianna@masoncounty.com or call 426-4412

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Hospital, Harmony Hill Presentation aims to give team on cancer support help about Medicare Harmony Hill Retreat Center in Union and The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors offer a monthly program on dealing with Medicare.

Hospital in Shelton, through the hospital’s main entrance. The next meeting is Sept. 21. Ronnie Hacken, a cancer retreat facilitator at Harmony Hill, leads the meetings. For more information, call Karry Trout at 4327706.

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Demolition has begun at the former Simpson Lumber Co. mill on the Shelton waterfront. Sierra Pacific Industries, which bought the mill in April, hopes to open a new state-of-the-art mill in mid-2017 that will provide about 200 jobs and annually produce about 500 million board feet.

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Perry said. The company also has no plans for cogeneration at the site, she said. SPI plans to auction old equipment about Oct. 21 or 22, Perry said. The company will then demolish the waterfront buildings, she said. SPI plans to keep the boiler building and the truck shop by the roundhouse, Perry said. SPI plans to reduce truck traffic by shipping about 80 percent of its products by rail, Perry said. The company’s truck drivers won’t use Railroad Avenue except as a temporary emergency route, she said. Perry also told the history of SPI, which was launched in Humboldt County, Northern California, in 1949. The company has more than 600 employees and owns 14 mills on 11 sites in California and Washington, including Aberdeen, Centralia and Burlington, Perry said. Last year, SPI added two mills in

Wisconsin. The company uses a laser-guided grading system, Perry said. The company uses 99.9 percent of the wood fiber, and sells chips and sawdust, she said. “Virtually every piece of wood is used for something,” she said. The company is expanding its production of wood windows and doors, Perry said. The SPI Foundation has awarded more than $650,000 in scholarships to dependents of company employees, Perry said. During a question-and-answer session, Perry was asked if SPI would offer public access to the waterfront. “Industrial and access to the waterfront don’t mix. … It needs to be safe and it needs to make sense,” she said. Perry said she welcomes questions from the public. She can be reached at 623-1295.

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Sierra Pacific Industries hopes to launch a new state-of-the-art mill on the Shelton waterfront in mid-2017 that will provide about 200 jobs and annually produce about 500 million board feet. Lisa Perry, the Washington community relations manager for SPI, gave a progress report on the mill at a luncheon event sponsored by the Economic Development Council of Mason County Friday at the Mason County PUD building. Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) bought the Simpson Lumber Co.’s

plants in Shelton and Dayton in April. The 270 employees who lost their jobs were given 60 days notice. The company received its demolition permits from the city of Shelton and other agencies and is tearing down the mill building, Perry said. “It’s going great,” she said. “We have a real aggressive schedule to get it up and going in 2017.” The company originally predicted it would provide 170 jobs but now believes it will have 200, Perry said. “You have a dedicated workforce already, and that makes it exciting for us,” she said. The company doesn’t plan to build anything over Goldsborough Creek,

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OPINION

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KOMEN COMMENT

JOURNAL EDITORIAL

Let us give thanks to those who often may not receive it

New school a worthy investment

et’s take a moment to recmany years. ognize some of the good Let us also recognize Bob folks among us. You may Kerr, a masterful travel agent never know their names because who from his home headquarthey don’t make headlines and ters serves clients nationwide. you won’t find them on He fled a big-city operathe nightly news. tion for the peace and Still, we do know beauty of Mason County them. They frequently and never missed a intersect our daily business beat. lives. And if we don’t It is time, too, to isactually see them, we sue a note of recognition recognize them for to Roger Denney. This who they are and for masterful home builder what they do. is responsible for many By JOHN Take, for example, a fine residence in MaKOMEN the young woman who son County. His small delivers newspapers in hands-on business has a our neighborhood. No matter the well-deserved big reputation. weather conditions, she’s there Another sterling hands-on every morning. small businessman is a master Late last year, she apologized mechanic by name of Noel Lonto her customers for taking some gan. He and his staff operate time off. Her note said a subD&L Automotive, his Shelton stitute would be handling her shop with its amazingly sparroute. kling clean service bays. Let us also acknowledge two “It is almost time for the bacitizens whose activism and bies to be born, yes twin boys,” dedication contributes greatly she said. “So I will be out for a little bit. I’m thinking only 2 or 3 to Mason County’s culture and environmental well-being. weeks.” Later, babies delivered, Consider the positive effects of true to her word she was back. Constance Ibsen’s continuing Another delivery person of efforts to protect Hood Canal similar dedication brings the and landscape artist Rhoda mail. She maneuvers her comPykonen’s nature-nurturing pact automobile with alacrity practices. and skill to stuff hundreds of And so it goes, life in Mason mailboxes six days a week. For County shaped each day by many, her mailbox visit is the those whose names we may not highlight of the day. know but whose lives pleasantly Another highlight? How intersect with ours. about being treated to the We’re reminded again of the friendly folks at the drive-thru newspaper carrier and her bawindow at Burger King? Always bies. a good experience — smiles, a Her name is Cyndi Campbell, hello, your order handed to you, and you’re on your pleasant way. and she answers a telephone inOr how about the wave of rec- quiry about the twins. “They’re ognition and the shy smile regu- really growing fast,” she exlars receive from the quiet clerk claims with pride. who often staffs the customer “They’re nearly 11 months service counter at the Fred now,” says Cyndi. Meyer supermarket? She’s alA bit embarrassed by the ways good to see. Fred Meyer is telephone caller’s compliments, blessed to have her on its staff. she’ll be back delivering her As for people good to see, let newspapers in the dark of the us recognize Herb Baze, owner/ next morning. proprietor of The Strip, Shelton’s increasingly popular eatery n John Komen, who lives on on Railroad Avenue. The oneMason Lake, was for 40 years a time county commissioner has reporter and editor, Seattle teletransformed into a successful vision news director and anchorrestauranteur. man, national TV network news Another quiet proprietor correspondent, producer, columof a highly regarded Railroad nist, editorial writer and comAvenue business is Paul Todd. mentator. His column, Komen His shoe-repair shop is a ShelComment, appears each week in ton institution, appreciated for the Mason County Journal.

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t was a day of firsts last week in Belfair. More than two years after voters approved a $49 million bond measure, North Mason High School opened its doors for class early Sept. 9. Teachers and administrators likely watched with great pride as students entered the building for the school’s first day of classes. The 120,000-square-foot structure houses an auditorium, gymnasium and plenty of classroom space. But best of all, the new building will give teachers a wonderful facility to ensure our students get the valuable tools they’ll need to succeed in life — an education. No matter where you look, statistics show that the more education one has, the more money they’ll make in their careers. While a high school diploma

no longer means a great career right away, high school still gives students an introduction to the world around them. It shows them the door to the next phase in their lives, and hopefully gives them the social skills, problem-solving ability and guidance to make something of their lives in whatever they choose to do. As a society, education is a citizen’s greatest defense against tyranny and is the surest way out of poverty. In Mason County, we have many families who struggle to pay the bills each month. But in the United States, all children have the right to a free education — in other words, all children have a way to better themselves and their family. While a new building does not directly help students learn, inadequate

school facilities can affect student achievement, studies show. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students’ standardized achievement scores are lower among schools that had poor building conditions. The new high school will give teachers a safe environment to teach, and give them the technology and classroom space to make a difference in our students’ lives. The old high school building opened in 1983 and housed 340 students. Last year, that building held more than double that amount. We know the price tag was high — owners of a $200,000 home in the North Mason School District are paying about $11.50 per month for the new building and other school construction — but we think it’ll be worth it.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

National Voter Registration Day coming up Editor, the Journal The League of Women Voters of Mason County (LWVMC) recently announced they would be participating in National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) a nationwide, nonpartisan effort to register thousands of voters this fall on Sept. 22. The LWVMC will be out in force at the Shelton Timberland Library, 710 W. Alder St., and available to assist voters who want to register or update their registration if they have moved. NVRD, founded by the LWVMC and other voting rights and community organizations in 2012, has been a highly effective nonpartisan campaign to register tens of thousands of eligible voters on one single day through on-theground neighborhood events as well as online. Embraced by President Obama earlier this year on the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, as well as a host of celebrities, bipartisan elected officials and organizations, NVRD is building steam in 2015, with hundreds of events already planned as the primaries and caucuses for the 2016 elections quickly approach. We are excited to be part of the NVRD here in Mason County and across the country. With each voter we register the league is helping to get as many people participating as possible. This is our democracy, and our elected officials need to hear from all of us on Election Day. Voter registration is the key to helping Americans participate in the political process. The LWVMC will be available to register voters and answer any questions about voting on Sept. 22 at the Shelton Timberland Library starting at 10 a.m. With the attention on our economic and national security, the environment, health care and the overall wellbeing of Mason County, Sept. 22, National Voter Registration Day, is the perfect day to ask our neighbors to register for the first time, update their voter registration if they’ve moved, or ask your friends and family to make sure they’re registered. The LWVMC empowers many voters through educations, registration and getout-the-vote activities in every election. We host candidate and issue forums and registration drives while also providing trusted and timely elections information on vote411. org. We do this because we believe our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard. We look forward to NVRD on Sept. 22 because it gives us another opportunity to exercise our commitment to making democracy work in Mason County. On National Voter Registration Day 2015, we will be working to touch as many eligible voters as we can so they can participate in our

Shame on you, Reg Hearn, if you are truly a utilities manager and won’t advocate bringing sewer systems into legal compliance. Maybe you could talk Mayor Gary Cronce into allowing outhouses to be in code so everybody could save more money. You, Mayor Cronce and Kathy McDowell need to get a clue; over 95 percent of Shelton residents have mortgages — they don’t pay cash for their houses — so how is Shelton ever going to get out of the 1950s paying cash for city improvements? With the lack of vision from Mayor Cronce and candidate Kathy McDowell, Shelton’s future looks pretty bleak. Bill Busacca Shelton

Journal Letter Policy The Journal encourages original letters to the editor of local interest. Diverse and varied opinions are welcomed. We will not publish letters that are deemed libelous or scurrilous in nature. All letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number, which will be used for verification purposes only. All letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and clarity. To submit a letter, email letters@ masoncounty.com, drop it off at 227 W. Cota St., or mail it to P.O. Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584. great democracy. Ruby Bailey Shelton

Weighing in on name change for stadium Editor, the Journal Although I clearly have one of the most biased opinions in the world when it comes to naming the football field, or Highclimber Stadium, after my father, I would like to level the playing field if you’ll excuse the pun. Whether the Shelton School Board decides to incorporate Jack Stark into the name or not, I believe it might be helpful to those who don’t know much about my dad to have some history. Everyone knows that my father moved from the university level to coach a Shelton team that hadn’t won but a few games in the years before he arrived in 1969. But then the teams began to dominate: seven league championships, six state playoff runs and two state championships in 1974 and 1985. Everyone knows he is the only coach in Shelton’s history to ever take a team to the state playoffs. Everyone knows dad’s many accolades. But, because he is a humble man, there are some things you probably don’t know. After playing on the dirt of Loop Field for decades it was my father’s strong encouragement (as I remember it) to the administration to build Highclimber Stadium before any other buildings when the new school was proposed. He got his wish, and the team got to play on grass during the 1972 season, two years before the first class would graduate. As a 9-year-old I remember roll-

ing fresh sod onto that field with all of the members of the football team in order for it to be ready for the home opener. You may not know that my dad was the guy who created the Highclimber tree emblems that were worn on those helmets for more than two decades. In fact, at one point, there were four trees on the uniform and two on the helmets. My dad wanted every team to know who the Highclimbers were and what Shelton was about. Throughout the years my dad got to teach the Climber 4-3 defense at coaching clinics because it was so impenetrable. He even renamed the front two positions Stump and Spar to honor the Highclimber. My dad loved his student athletes and was much more than a coach to them. What many people don’t know is how far beyond the call of coach he went to help a player succeed, setting up tutoring for those who struggled academically, finding a home for an athlete to live in when their home life was challenging, meeting with parents on and off the clock at all hours. My dad loved every minute of it. He even coached a young Mexican exchange student at SHS to kick footballs. You may know Raul Allegre: 10-year veteran of the NFL. Because Raul didn’t get any interest from colleges my dad sent film of him kicking in practice and secured a full-ride scholarship that propelled him to where he is today, ESPN color commentator for Monday Night Football-Latin America. I think what I love about my dad and the possibility of naming the stadium or field after him is that he truly epitomizes what it is to be a Highclimber and a loyal Sheltonite. Not only was he invested as a teacher and coach, but he was and is invested in the Shelton/

Mason County community. In the early 1970s, my dad, Merv Settle, Al Egg and others were instrumental in the purchase of the land for, and the development of MCRA. My dad worked hard to grow the little league football program. A lifelong Elks Club member and Rotarian, he has been involved in civic service since landing in Shelton. He has been involved in both the United Methodist Church, and he and my mom helped to start the Shelton Presbyterian Church. He never ceased to be involved in the Shelton community even throughout his retirement. He could have moved to Phoenix to be near his grandchildren a long time ago, but Shelton is his home, and here he stays. I believe that coach Jack Stark’s name is not only synonymous with Highclimber Stadium, but with Shelton and Mason County as well. Do I think Highclimber Stadium or the field should be named after my dad? Of course I do, but I’m more than a little biased. My hope would be that this simple act could galvanize the community once again as it was in the years of his tenure as teacher and coach. My hope is that this would move Shelton High School, its sports programs and our city back into the spotlight where we belong. Pat Stark Cave Creek, Arizona

Deceitful letter on sewer issue not truthful Editor, the Journal Last week’s letter by Reg Hearn has serious deceptions and half-truths. First, southwest Shelton down Lake Boulevard and Cloquallum Road is the last place within Shelton city limits that still has septic tanks (think 1940s and 1950s technology). These houses will, by law, need to be hooked to the new sewer line as these systems fail. Second, the rate hikes were never dedicated only to debt reduction, but also to bring our sewer system up to standards, as mandated by state law. Our sewer infrastructure is clearly outdated.

Olsen has supported our local economy Editor, the Journal I support Mike Olsen for re-election as the city commissioner of finance. Mike has proven his leadership ability and his commitment to making Shelton stronger. Throughout the recession, Mike has invested in this city by rehabbing his own home, building a couple of new spec houses, rehabbing a house that was on the city abatement list and otherwise would have been demolished and is currently in the process of saving another historic home. All of these buildings are in the city limits and contribute to the local economy in the way of property taxes and residents contributing local sales tax dollars. He also brings to the community by supporting local suppliers and local contractors almost exclusively in order to keep sales tax dollars in the local economy. Mike has volunteered for historic preservation efforts and was vital in establishing the Simpson-Reed Historic District. Mike also worked one-on-one with the county commissioners and was able to acquire funding for the City of Shelton Historic Preservation Board. He continues to support other charities and is active on several volunteer boards and has been endorsed by Father Joe Mikel of St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, founder of Community Lifeline. Mike studies the issues and has the courage to make difficult choices involving infrastructure and city investment. He is smart enough to know these investments must be made and has the integrity to not take the easy route or put off the improvements for future generations, burdening our children and grandchildren. He does his homework, makes the right decisions and has a proven track record when it comes to taking care of Shelton. For a smart, dedicated commissioner of finance, I like Mike. Vern Gonzales Shelton

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Local groups discuss how to use $500K from state By ANDREW DAVIS andrew@masoncounty.com

Residents in Shelton could soon see the benefits of $500,000 of appropriations from the Washington state Legislature. Mason County officials met Monday to discuss how to spend the appropriations the legislature approved to offset the impact of losing local industry. The Mason County Commission, the Shelton City Commission and the Economic Development Council of Mason County read over a Memorandum of Understanding draft during the County Commission briefing. The memorandum, which was written by County Commissioner Tim Sheldon, was not approved, but officials agreed that significant steps have been made on how the money will be spent.

During the briefing, EDC Executive Director Lynn Longan and the county commissioners detailed how the entities would spend their portion of the $500,000. The two entities want to focus on building programs that help spur economic growth in the county such as a business research center, establishing economic opportunity grants, community redevelopment and strategic research to help local businesses through an approach called economic gardening. The city would get the bulk of the $500,000, but would only spend around $10,000 to expedite permit applications for businesses. Shelton City Administrator Dave O’Leary laid out what the rest of the money could be used for, including a $100,000 Railroad Avenue corridor

study. Simpson Lumber Co. used to own the railroad tracks that run parallel to the road, but shuttered the railroad operations when the company closed down the Shelton mill earlier this year. O’Leary said the corridor could be redesigned to better welcome guests to Shelton. O’Leary also proposed that some of the funds go toward Shelton’s Growth Management Act Update, which hasn’t been updated in seven years. He also would like to see some funds go toward modeling a larger water system for the city as it grows in the future. According to the memorandum draft, the funds may be used for workforce and economic development activities, including public infrastructure projects that will increase employment opportunities in the county.

The $500,000 needs to be spent before 2017 or the funding will expire, Sheldon said. The EDC, county and city then went over preliminary ideas on how to spend the appropriations. The Washington State Department of Commerce will administer the funding, and will take $15,000 to do so over the next two years. Mason County and the EDC will receive $185,000 and the City of Shelton will receive $300,000 over the two-year period. Sheldon said he argued for the funding in the Legislature to make sure the city had enough resources to expedite Sierra Pacific Industries’ application process to open a new lumber mill in Shelton. Sierra Pacific bought Simpson Lumber Co. earlier this year and plans on opening a new mill on Shelton’s waterfront by 2017.

Harvest Festival aims to raise funds for new church in Union STAFF REPORT news@masoncounty.com

community church, 951 E. Dalby Road in Union. The festival will serve as a fundraiser for the new church facility and community center. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted. Music by regional bands and performers will take place

As a celebration of the harvest season, the Community Church of Union will host the Hope Harvest Music Festival, complete with music all day, a variety of food and festivities. The event is scheduled from 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the new

all day, with performances by Crow & Nightingale, Rocky Holbrook, The Folkers, Greg Linder & Friends, The Crichton Family, Randy Baugh, Oma Wilcox, Gene Roberts, Tim Sample & Jeff Araujo, Andrea Densley, the Anna’s Bay Chorale, and more local favorites. For more information, contact Pastor Terry Oliver at 898-7855.

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A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier died Friday afternoon in the Kamilche area following a parachuting accident. Capt. James M. Ahn, 29, a U.S. Special Forces soldier, was found dead after an airborne operation, a U.S. Army news release said. Mason County Sheriff’s Office Chief Ryan Spurling said Ahn’s body was found in a wooded area about 1 mile from Bloomfield Road. “He died from impact with the ground,” Spurling said. “His parachute didn’t deploy properly if it did at all.” Spurling said the soldier was participating in a military jump exercise when the accident occurred. Ahn The 3-mile search radius extended throughout the Kamilche area, Spurling said, and at one point 110 people aided in the search. Squaxin Island Tribe police combed the waters of Skookum Inlet and Totten inlets, while Mason County Search & Rescue, the Washington state Department of Fish & Wildlife, Washington State Patrol, the military and other volunteers searched the woods. Spurling said Mason County Fire District 4’s garage served as headquarters for the operation and Walmart donated bottled water to the search party. The search party located Ahn shortly after 11 p.m. bringing the 10-hour search to a conclusion. “The search was quite long,” Spurling said. Ahn’s awards and decorations included the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Rigger Badge Military Freefall Badge and the Parachutist Badge. He was posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, according to the release.

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Travis Pursey and Yvonne Hard grill cheese sandwiches for people in need at Community Lifeline’s free community meal Tuesday evening at the Parish Hall in downtown Shelton. The Parish Hall is up for sale, and Community Lifeline is seeking five new board members to help guide the nonprofit group as it tries to find and finance a permanent space to provide food, showers and shelter. Journal photo by Gordon Weeks

Community Lifeline seeks new members By GORDON WEEKS gordon@masoncounty.com Community Lifeline is seeking five new board members to help guide the nonprofit group as it tries to find and finance a permanent space to provide food, showers and shelter to people in need. A 13-member community advisory board governs the group, but the organization only has eight members, said Barbara Weza, the organization’s executive director. Weza said the group’s biggest challenge is fundraising: St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Shelton is trying to sell its Parish Hall, where Community Lifeline serves daily meals and offers shelter on freezing nights to people in downtown Shelton. St. David’s has offered the building at 218 N. Third St. to Community Lifeline at a discounted price, said board member Toby Kevin, who declined to disclose the figure. “We’re also looking for someone to buy it and lease it to us, which is our preferred option,” he said. Parish Hall Ministries in February 2013 changed its name to Community Lifeline, and last year became its own nonprofit organization. “Our services are the same, our philosophy is the same,” Weza said. “The only thing that has changed is that we’re a nonprofit.”

The group is seeking board members with experience in financing, grant writing, fundraising and marketing, Weza said. “We’re looking for skilled volunteers,” she said. Above all, the applicants must possess “passion” for the organization’s mission, Kevin said. “I can’t emphasize that word enough,” he said. Prospective board members can call Kevin at 432-8758 or Weza at 4903430. More than 200 volunteers from 16 churches, 17 businesses, civic groups and others power the charitable efforts of Community Lifeline. Free meals are served from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The community shower is open between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every weekday except Thursday. The cold weather shelter is opened on nights Nov. 1 through April 30 when the weather is forecast to have a wind chill factor of 35 degrees or colder. When discussing their clients, both Weza and Kevin say the dislike the sweeping term “the homeless.” “They are people who are homeless, or people in poverty,” Weza said. “They are citizens and members of Mason County,” Kevin added.

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In this file photo, conditions shown left, on the Olympic Highway in the Skokomish Valley area, are what residents hope will be corrected by the state highway department. They have submitted a petition to the state asking for culverts or other drainage openings under the highway to permit flood waters of the Skokomish to escape instead of backing up and spreading out to cause damage. The picture was taken during high water conditions and is of a portion of the highway between Purdy Canyon Hill and the Skokomish River Bridge. Journal photo

Mason County Teachers Institute Thursday morning found the Mason County teachers ready for two more days of Institute, which proved to be as enjoyable as the first day. The morning session was opened by the invocation by Mr. Gilbert. Although disappointed in having no musical numbers we were glad to listen to a short talk by Mr. Bras, publisher of the Northwest Journal of Education and also one by Mr. Benbow, ex-county superintendent of Pierce County. Mr. Kreager gave a splendid address upon, “The School and the Community,” after which Miss Belton conducted us to the playground where her address, “Games for the Playground,” was demonstrated. “Self Control in

Modern Life,” as delivered by Dr. Beach was a fitting close for the morning’s program. In the afternoon we greatly enjoyed the selections played by the stringed orchestra and the vocal solo by Leah Fisk.

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Camp Madrona was located on Hood Canal near Union, date unknown.

Colors of nature’s paintbox ‘lavishly present’ The following is from the Sept. 3, 1948, edition of The Hood Canal News. The editor entices visitors to take a fall vacation on Hood Canal with visions of warm, balmy Chinook winds, swimming in October, and fishing at its finest.

any visitors think of Hood Canal as the place to spend a delightful summer swimming, boating, fishing, hiking or relaxing. Few of them are familiar with the charms of the Canal in the fall months when, in the opinion of many residents, the Canal is at its best. We believe that resort owners as well as residents having a cottage to rent should begin a campaign to bring visitors to By JAN the Canal during other seasons PARKER than summer. Not only will it help support those spots which tend to have attendance slumps, but will help “sell” our area to more people. Indian summer in this area is unsurpassed. The true colors of nature’s paintbox are lavishly present. The warm, balmy Chinook winds invigorate and stimulate the visitors to the Canal. In some spots swimming is possible even in October. Accommodations are usually very easy to obtain and the casual vacationer will be pleased with the service and friendliness of those around him. Salmon fishing is usually at its best for those who enjoy fishing. Kings, silvers and hooknose silvers make their appearance and give the angler a real run for his fishing money. Steelhead fishing is available in the later months of the fall and until Oct. 31, in most areas, trout fishing is still open. Moonlight nights and sunrises on the Canal

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he first question people ask me about PAX Prime is “What in the world is it?” It would almost be easier to ask what isn’t it. PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is an annual game convention held in Seattle for tabletop and video game developers and fans. It was founded by the writer and artist of the web comic Penny Arcade. Although Penny Arcade is not always a family-friendly comic strip, it is very good at poking fun at the gaming industry, and serves as a good forum for gamers. Gamers have latched onto PAX, which began in 2004, to the point now where it sells out in five minutes more than six months in advance. The event has grown beyond the Northwest to multiple locations worldwide, including PAX East (Boston), PAX South (Texas) and even PAX Australia. It all started in Seattle so they renamed the original PAX to PAX Prime. The event draws tens of thousands of fans to the four-day event held every year toward the end of summer. As a fanatical tabletop gamer, independent game kick starter and play tester, published game designer and former co-owner of a game store, I found myself attending PAX as an exhibitor this year instead of an attendee. This year’s event took place Aug. 28-31 at the Washington State Conven-

tion Center in downtown Seattle. My wife, daughter and I headed up from our home in Shelton and we were joined in Seattle by our friends Mat and Ava Taylor of Grapeview. “Play, Power Draw” (appearing on my T-shirt) is the turn order for the wildly successful Sentinels of the Multiverse cooperative superhero card game published by Greater Than Games. As an exhibitor at PAX, I spent half of my time demonstrating this game and other games, including Deck Building: The Deck Building Game, Sentinels Tactics and Pie Factory. During the time I was not demonstrating these games, I was able to visit hundreds of other game-related exhibitors, most of which were independent or newly released video games. The Dungeons & Dragons exhibit (both the tabletop and videogame versions) were very good, and we came home with a bit of “swag” (free samples and promotional material). I also attended gaming panels by Marvel and YouTube. Celebrities in attendance included the creator of popular PC and console game series “Diablo,” who spoke at the Marvel panel, and Pew Die Pie, a YouTube phenomenon. n Dave Pierik can be reached at dave@masoncounty.com

Dave Pierik, a Mason County Journal employee and games enthusiast, poses with two unidentified costumed “cosplay” attendees last month at PAX Prime in Seattle.

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Members of Mason County 4-H competed at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup last week. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Lacey Goldsby talks with fellow 4-Hers while petting her horse in its stall. Goldsby took fourth in her horse judging contest and earned a trip to Kentucky to compete in the National Horse Judging Contest. Fruits and vegetables were on display from Mason County Pomona. They received sixth place for the Grange Agriculture Display. Jessica Schreiber received comments from a judge during the Fashion Revue/Creative Consumers of Fashion Activity. Schreiber took first place in the county Fashion Revue competition and will compete at the Grand Champion Weekend Final Competition the last week of September. Patty Brown walks her horse to the warm-up arena. Brown placed fourth in Showmanship, sixth in Bareback and reserve champion in Discipline Rail. Journal photos by Lloyd Mullen

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Wednesday night kick-off Members of the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce gathered Sept. 9 at Heritage Bank in Shelton to celebrate the start of the football season. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: With arms folded, Russ Denny laughs during a conversation at the After Hours. Heidi McCutcheon revs up the crowd with a foam finger during a speech. Hands on his waist, Joel Myer looks into the camera. With a smile, Kevin Ronquist takes home two prizes. Robin Craver laughs with attendees. Kristy Coots checks to see if she’s received any new messages. Journal photos by Lloyd Mullen

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Librarian recounts banned books and movies

still recall the glass case inside the office of my junior high-school library. Inside the case were those books deemed too racy or obscene to be housed in the By BLAKE regular stacks. It BRESNAHAN was – of course – a source of fascination for us, even though we were too timid to request a viewing. I can’t recall a single title and I have no idea what the policy was behind their placement; knowing what I know now, it might have been as much about theft prevention as censorship, although I doubt it. This was the mid-1980s, long before the Internet, in what some might deem a more innocent era. Tipper Gore started the Parents Music Resource Center to slap advisory warnings on records. Books were burned now and again, heavy metal

music was demonized, and there was a good deal of panic about alleged Satanic cults. Strange days indeed. Now that we’re well into our golden age of information, we’re beyond such silliness, right? Maybe, maybe not. Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 marks this year’s American Library Association Banned Books Week. The ALA designated this as a week to recognize those books that have been most frequently banned or challenged. Those on the 2014 list include “The Absolutely True Diary of a PartTime Indian,” by Washington Author Sherman Alexie; “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” by Stephen Chbosky, recently made into a Hollywood movie; and “A Stolen Life,” a memoir by kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard. In all of these instances, the books were challenged for including drugs/alcohol/smoking, offensive language and sexual explicitness, amongst other qualities. Two of those three books are nov-

els for young adults. Lest we think that attempts to ban books is the sole province of hand-wringing parents and school libraries, be aware that public libraries are not immune, either. At Timberland, we have an Opinion of Library Resources form whereby a person can complain about library items. I’ve twice been on committees to review these complaints. Both, incidentally, were movies – “Breaking the Waves” (1996) and “Salo, or 120 Days of Sodom” (1975). The latter is a true litmus test. Most people would (I think) agree that banning “Of Mice and Men” or “Fahrenheit 451” (both on lists of challenged books) is absurd. But will you stand with “Salo?” It is summarized on the DVD case as “a transposition of the Marquis de Sade’s 18th century opus of torture and degradation to 1944 Fascist Italy” and described on the back as “nauseating, shocking, depraved, pornographic.” I won’t enumerate the various degrada-

tions visited upon the cast; they are many and unpleasant, although they are also theatrical and over-the-top, intended as metaphor. This film is banned in many countries. The Freedom To View portion of our Collection Development Statement reads, in part, that we “Provide film, video, and other audiovisual materials which represent a diversity of views and expression… without the constraint of labeling or prejudging film… on the basis of the moral, religious, or political beliefs… or on the basis of controversial content” and to “Contest vigorously, by all lawful means, every encroachment upon the public’s freedom to view.” I’m happy to work for an organization that can stay true to that statement. I wouldn’t watch it again, but I’m also happy we have “Salo” in our collection. I hope you’ll agree. n Blake Bresnahan can be reached at bbresnahan@trl.org

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Residents still have time to weigh in on rate increase

PUD 3 will consider measure at Sept. 22 board meeting By ANDREW DAVIS andrew@masoncounty.com

Mason County’s Public Utility District 3 opened the floor of a Sept. 8 meeting for a public hearing on a proposed rate increase, but no one from the public attended. Public Information Officer Joel Myer said customers still have time to voice concerns before the board officially consid-

ers a rate increase at the Sept. 22 regular meeting. The increase will go into effect Oct. 1, when the Bonneville Power Administration will increase charges for wholesale electricity by 7.1 percent and 4.4 percent for energy transmission. Nearly 50 percent of PUD 3’s budget each year goes toward purchasing electricity wholesale from the BPA. The increase will go up 4 percent on customer’s electricity rates in the coming year, Myer said. At the meeting, Sherry

Speaks, PUD 3 finance manager, said that in response to the BPA increase, PUD 3 is proposing that local residential rates go to 6.99 cents per kilowatt-hour, and that the system charge be increased by 10 cents per day, according to a news release. Speaks also recommended an increase in October 2016 to 7.27 cents per kilowatt-hour and a 10-cent per day addition to the system charge. “We have big concerns with how the BPA is setting rates,” Myer said.

Each year the BPA operates on a “zero balance” budget, meaning that the power wholesaler starts with a clean slate each year, unlike many PUDs that buy electricity from them. “Half our budget is for buying electricity and it is tough,” Myer said. “They need to be more responsive with their rates.” Even though no one showed up to speak at the public hearing, Myer said PUD 3 has been fielding calls from customers concerned about the BPA’s rate increases. “They want to know how we

plan on mitigating the impact (of a rate increase),” he said. “Energy purchases are a big part of people’s budgets.” The increase is the third consecutive hike in BPA’s wholesale rates. The federal power-marketing agency implemented a 9 percent power rate increase in 2013, and a 7.8 percent increase in 2011. BPA has increased its wholesale energy prices 29 percent since 2008. PUD 3 serves more than 30,000 customers in Mason County.

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The Putvin Trail in the Olympic National Forest in Mason County offers a spectacular view last week. Fire restrictions have been lifted in Olympic National Park and Forest due to rainfall.

Fire restrictions lifted in Olympic National Park, Forest STAFF REPORT news@masoncounty.com

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MTA ‘comfortable’ with revenue heading into 2016 By ANDREW DAVIS andrew@masoncounty.com The Mason Transit Authority Board took its first look at the 2016 MTA operating budget at a meeting Tuesday in Belfair. Finance Manager Danette Brannin told the board that MTA is still figuring out the specifics of the agency’s 2016 expenses, but that the MTA is, “pretty comfortable with where our revenues are at.” “This is step one,” she said. “Now it’s about fine tuning until adoption time.”

The first draft of the operating budget has the MTA bringing in $7,470,519 in revenues compared to $7,329,305 in expenses. “We have made some assumptions about our revenue,” Brannin said. “The expense side we are still working on – maintenance costs are the biggest costs. “But we have a good 80 percent of our operating costs done.” Brannin said ridership outside of the county is slightly down from previous years, mostly due to lower fuel costs, but said ridership should pick

up in November when express services from Shelton to Olympia and Bremerton begin. Brannin detailed other highlights of the draft budget in a report to the board: n Sales tax revenue is currently up 16 percent year to date over last year and are anticipated at year-end to be up 8 percent over last year with projected year-to-date sales tax revenue to be $3,730,391. n It is assumed growth will continue in 2016 due to construction projects and lower gas prices. The MTA has assumed 3 percent growth in rid-

ership for 2016. n Tenant rental income at Mason Transit Authority’s Transit-Community Center, which opened earlier this year in downtown Shelton, is expected to not be at full capacity until later this year. There are still two spaces available with upstairs tenants moving in to the space in the first quarter of 2016. Event rental is still uncertain so they took a conservative approach. n Grant awards were increased after the initial award announcement giving MTA additional revenue.

n Wages and benefits are budgeted to increase in 2016; retirement contributions increased by 2 percent in July 2015. John Campbell, who represents North Mason School District on the advisory board, expressed his pleasure with where the MTA is in drafting the 2016 budget. “I am happy with what we have here and I look forward to hearing more,” he said. Brannin said she would set up a workshop for the advisory board as well as a public hearing before the board’s next meeting in October.

Oakland Bay could benefit from 2016 Port of Shelton budget By ANDREW DAVIS andrew@masoncounty.com Oakland Bay will get a facelift under the proposed 2016 Port of Shelton budget. Executive Director John Dobson told the Port Commission at Tuesday’s regular meeting that grant funds totaling $1.75 million will be made available to

restore habitat in Oakland Bay. “The funding will come down the road,” said Dobson. The source of the grant funding will be disclosed by December, he said. “Simpson kept the tidelands in the bay,” Dobson said. “They have a legal obligation for contaminants in the bay.” Dobson told the commission that the pilings will be removed and the bay

floor will be replaced under the new budget. In addition to improvements on Oakland Bay, Dobson said the FAA will be working on improvements to Sanderson Airfield. The 2016 budget anticipates the Federal Aviation Administration to pay for construction of a $150,000 airport run up on the main runway on

Sanderson Field. The port expects to operate with expenses totaling $1,755,662 and non-operating revenues of $2,475,537 in 2016. The port will hold a public hearing at 2 p.m. at the Oct. 6 regular meeting in the commission chambers, 21 W. Sanderson Way. After the hearing, the port will accept or deny the budget.

Health of Skokomish watershed the topic of upcoming meeting STAFF REPORT news@masoncounty.com The Skomomish River Watershed Action Team, in association with Tacoma Power,

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Laysea Strasbaughn, 9, gets a high-five Tuesday at the Junior Spirit Cheerleading Camp in the Olympic Middle School gymnasium. About 20 girls were taught cheers, stunts and jumps at the four-day camp led by the Shelton Highclimber cheerleaders and sponsored by the city of Shelton Parks and Recreation Department. The girls will perform Sept. 25 in the Mini Dome.

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Springs Road. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to help support the musician’s ministry. Along with his music, Rotman will talk about finding faith in Jesus after growing up in an Orthodox Jewish home. The pianist states

Classical pianist Sam Rotman, who has released four recordings and played shows around the world, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Shelton Presbyterian Church, 1430 E. Shelton

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The Mason County Historical Society will host an open house to celebrate the restoration at its museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 427 W. Railroad Ave. Patrons will see new display cabinets, bookcases, picture-hanging rails and special UV blinds to block the sunlight from the historical artifacts. The inside of the museum also has been painted. At the open house, author George Z. Heuston will talk about and autograph copies of his book, “Avoiding the Sudden Stop: Guiding Rainier and Other Northwest Mountain Adventures in the ’60s” from noon to 3 p.m.

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Suspect in drive-by shooting shot himself in the hand

A man charged with four counts of first-degree assault from a drive-by shooting spent time with injuries related to the shooting in Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Schuyler Conklin, 18, accidently shot himself in the finger, according to police reports, when he fired a .40 cali-

ber handgun from a moving car Sept. 6. He was arrested after the Shelton Police Department received a report of a man standing outside a residence armed with a gun who was possibly high on drugs. He was then transported to Harborview Medical Center where he received treatment for a gunshot wound. Police took Conklin into

City OKs homeless camp rules By GORDON WEEKS gordon@masoncounty.com The Shelton City Commission on Monday established rules that allow three tiers of temporary homeless encampments, the smallest to accommodate a few family members, the largest to offer shelter to up to 30 people, on church properties. The ordinances received final approval as part of the commission’s consent agenda at its study session. The ordinances received preliminary approval at the commission’s Sept. 8 meeting. No one spoke about the ordinance at Monday’s meeting. The Shelton City Commission in July 2014 considered regulations that allowed churches to host as many as 100 people in temporary homeless camps for up to 90 days. A provi-

sion allows the city to lower the maximum occupants allowed. Following a public hearing in August, the commission handed the proposed regulations over to its Human Services Committee to study for two months. The lowest tier accommodates up to five family members on a residential property, which cannot be a rental. The second tier accommodates up to six people, or two families consisting of up to a combined 12 people, on church property, with more extensive requirements. The largest tier accommodates up to 30 people on church property. The original recommendations called for limiting the duration of an encampment to 90 days, and limiting the frequency of hosting a camp in the same location to every 24 months.

custody after it was found that eyewitness testimony and used shell casings at the scene of the drive-by linked the man to the crime. Earlier that day, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a driveby shooting on Golden Pheasant Road. According to eyewitness accounts in an arrest affidavit, a black Volkswagen Golf ap-

proached a blue Chevy Cavalier and shot “three to four” times out of the passenger side window. Eyewitnesses at the scene told police they believed Conklin was in the car. When detectives scanned the area, they found two spent .40 caliber shell casings in the brush along the road, according to the report. In a separate report, a fami-

ly friend of Conklin said Conklin stole the .40 caliber Smith & Wesson from him days earlier. He told police that he wished to press charges for theft of a firearm against Conklin. Conklin was charged with four counts of first-degree assault, one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of theft of a firearm. Conklin remains in Mason County Jail on $25,000 bond.

League of Women Voters: Legislative council continues to attack American workers Group presents finding of yearlong study at local meeting By GORDON WEEKS gordon@masoncounty.com The members of the League of Women Voters of Mason County (LWVMC) have been researching the organization the American Legislative Exchange Council for two years. The group’s conclusion: ALEC, which bills itself as “America’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators,” is propelling initiatives in states aimed at lowering labor standards, weakening unions, and eroding workplace protections for both union and non-union workers. Members of LWVMC gave a presentation on their find-

ings at its general membership meeting Tuesday in the Olympic College Shelton Library. Rudy Bailey, the group’s president, said ALEC is trying to implement five goals: defund state unions, require photo identification for all voters, privatize public schools and assets, develop corporate tax loopholes and round up immigrants. “And, you can see, all these things are happening,” Bailey said. Nancy McMahon gave a presentation on ALEC’s attempts to undermine unions, obstruct the Affordable Care Act, and undermine environmental efforts by denying climate change. “It’s every facet of your life … They want free markets, unencumbered by government,” she said. What the ALEC-backed initiatives have in common is

“they drag down wages and working conditions,” Bailey said. ALEC targeted Wisconsin as a test ground for its agenda, propelled by Gov. Scott Walker, she said. Gwen Gadberry presented a report on ALEC’s efforts to privatize the U.S. Postal Service. The League of Women Voters, founded in 1920, seeks to influence public policy through education and advocacy. The LWVMC will host a candidates forum at 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Mason County Senior Activities Association Center at the Pavilion, 190 W. Sentry Drive, Shelton. The speakers will include candidates for the Shelton City Commission, the Port of Shelton Commission and the Shelton School District Board of Directors.

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WDFW looks for comments on razor clam season STAFF REPORT news@masoncounty.com State shellfish managers are seeking public input on management options for the 2015-16 razor clam season, although the season is on hold until marine toxins drop to safe levels. Levels of domoic acid in razor clams have declined over the summer but remain high enough that the clams are unsafe to eat, said Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Domoic acid, a natural toxin pro-

duced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or even fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. “Obviously we can’t open beaches to digging until toxin levels drop, but we want to be ready to go when they do,” Ayres said. “That preparation includes hearing from the public suggestions about the upcoming season.” The public can comment on an array of management options for the scheduling of digs over the course of the season. Suggestions for the 2015-16 season can be sent via email to razorclams@ dfw.wa.gov or to Razor Clams, 48

Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563. Comments regarding fall digging opportunities must be received by Sept. 30. An overview of the recently completed 2015-16 razor clam stock assessment and a look back at last season are available on WDFW’s razor clam webpage. During the 2014-15 season, diggers harvested 5.7 million razor clams and averaged 14.4 clams per day, just shy of the 15-clam limit. This season, razor clam populations on Washington’s beaches are estimated to be slightly lower than last

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“The fear we’re opening up something we’ll be stuck with is not valid. … I don’t see how we can hurt ourselves on this at all,” he said. Moore agreed. “I’m fully in favor of this moving ahead,” she said. After the 2-1 vote, Olsen told Cronce that he needs to base his decisions on facts, “not feelings or anecdotal evidence.” If the city keeps talking about the need to spur economic development, it needs to take advantage of such grant opportunities, he said. The vote followed a presentation by Goins. His department had requested the commission’s permission to pursue the grant. In his report to the commission, Goins said the EPA estimates there are 450,000 aban-

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Thy Shelton City Commission on Monday voted 2-1 for the city to apply for grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify, assess and clean up brownfield sites on First Street to attract developers. doned and contaminated sites in the country. The EPA’s brownfield investments have leveraged more than $21 billion in cleanup and redevelopment funding

from public and private sources, he said. At the Sept. 8 meeting, Goins told the commissioners that many cities that received the EPA grants to study the

brownfield sites also received follow-up grants, many of them for $200,000, to clean up those sites. In the report, Goins writes that his staff “envisions the site assessments and subsequent remediation work funded under this program could be a catalyst in the redevelopment of commercial and/or industrial properties in Shelton.” The city probably contains 25 contaminated sites, with perhaps another 200 in the city that are “suspicious,” Goins said. An EPA assessment study can identify the toxic sites, while “lifting the stigma” on sites that are clean, he said. Goins recommended that the city target any grant money on First Street, formerly home to gas stations and car dealerships. He also recommended that city officials “talk to

the property owners from day one on why they are doing this and how you benefit from this.” During public comments Monday, Shelton resident Marilyn Vogler said she supports the city seeking the grants. Vogler, who is seeking to unseat Cronce in November, said she likes that the project is focused on one area of downtown. Vogler recalled that when she participated in a recent downtown “vision” walk, the guide pointed south down First Street and asked the participants what they saw. The saw a lot of vacant lots and buildings, she said. The city could join Mason County and the Port of Shelton as a coalition applying next year for an expanded program, perhaps a “two-stage process” of redeveloping properties on First Street, Vogler said.

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knowing what was happening inside her body. “I had just been doing whatever the doctor said all that time,” Dorothy said. “I felt like it was time to take control of my own health.” She began looking into alternative methods of treatment. EXPLORING OTHER OPTIONS Dorothy began going to the Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center in Renton, which offered several options and education on alternative treatments. Because cancer feeds on sugars, Dorothy said she changed her diet to eliminate sugars, grains, dairy, soy and fruit in an effort to starve the cancer. For 2 ½ years, Dorothy held the cancer at bay. “She didn’t seem to have that many bad days,” Vanessa said. “There were some days when she was in too much pain to get off the couch, but it seemed like there were very few of those.” However over the past several months, Dorothy said she has felt her health change and the cancer began acting more aggressive. The number of bad days increased, and the Ariens family knew the natural diet as a treatment had stopped working. Now, Dorothy is pursuing a more aggressive alternative treatment idea through the Century Wellness Clinic in Reno, Nevada. On Monday, Dorothy flew to the center for testing, which included a blood sample that will be sent overseas for tests not legal in the United States. It will take about two weeks to get results, which will help doctors at the clinic discern which type of chemotherapy is built best to fight the patient’s specific type of cancer, Dorothy said. She will fly back to Reno in two weeks for three weeks of intense treatment, selected based on the test results. Because her insurance will not pay for any type of alternative treatment, the Ariens family decided to ask for help from their friends and family to pay for flights, testing and treatment. The treatment could range anywhere from $40,000 to more than $60,000, depending on the type of chemotherapy that the doctors think will work best. Dorothy recalls the first time she was diagnosed with cancer, back in 2005. “There was a pile of cards and letters on our table 2 feet deep,” she said with a laugh. “But this is more than I could have imagined. These people, this community, they take their friendships seriously. They have a heart ready to give. It’s such a blessing.” To donate to the campaign, visit www.giveforward. com and search for “Dorothy Ariens.”

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LIVING

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Connoisseur of canines Shelton man has worked with show dogs for more than four decades By BRIANNA LOPER brianna@masoncounty.com

he two small, yipping dogs that greet visitors at the door of Richard Camacho’s Shelton home are certainly not bred for dog shows. Camacho, a dog show judge and retired show-dog handler, said that after all the time he’s spent with dogs — more than 40 years — they’ve become part of his life. Even when he was working fulltime, showing dogs across the United States, Camacho’s motto was to treat the dogs as well as possible. “They become part of your family,” he said. “You shed a tear when they die; you get happy when they do something good.” Camacho is one of the judges at the Gig Harbor Kennel Club allbreed dog show this weekend. The show is free and open to the public, with a $5 fee for parking. Events start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, and continue through the weekend, with best of show categories starting in mid-afternoon both days. The competition takes place at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Bremerton. This will be second show the Gig Harbor Kennel Club will put on in Bremerton. Previously, the show took place in Shelton, but moved last year to be more centrally located for kennel club members. “We actually expanded this year because people liked it so much last year,” Camacho said. The show hosts 862 dogs in 126 different breed and variety categories, and is not limited to purebred dogs.

Richard Camacho looks at photos of himself showing dogs throughout his career. Camacho has bred and shown many dogs that were awarded ‘best in show,’ and some that were even ranked as best in the country. Journal photo by Brianna Loper

see DOGS, page A-32

HARSTINE ISLAND NEWS

Loon looms, greets columnist on Pickering Passage

art of me is going to that arrival has carried winbe very sad when this ter’s voice and cool intentions. warm sunny I will hear the weather runs south loon for about anothand hides down there er month and then by the equator. silence. But another part Oh, there will be will be happy, as I gain an occasional flute time to work on writing sound, but for the projects in my office. most part they are I was going to mencontent and confident tion this two weeks ago in their established and forgot. I was wak- By MIKE territory. Come early ing up at sunrise and I CALLAGHAN spring they will heard a familiar sound again announce themselves — the loon had returned to and then fly to their northour little section of Pickering ern domain. Passage. During the years,

Come get your hot pulled pork The last senior lunch for the month will be Sept. 30. They have planned a hot pork sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and the cook’s choice cake. As always, lunch is served at noon sharp. The cost has risen a little and now rests at $4. All who are age 50 and older are welcome. It is suggested that you arrive a little early as seating fills up fast. I heard some islanders talking last week and they went on and on about how much food

they were served and how good it was. Help keep an eye on crime If you are interested in helping get All Island Eyes up and running again, please contact Kristin Butler. This has been a great addition to the island as it notified members of criminal events and emergency situations that happen on the island. Breakfast on the horizon Plan for an Oct. 10 Pan-

cake Breakfast on the island at Central Mason Fire & EMS’s north station next to the Harstine Island Community Club. Community Lifeline at a glance Judy has twice the energy that I have and she is always volunteering her time to those in need. She has been helping out at Community Lifeline as of late. She has brought home stories of how many families meet at St. David of Wales’ see HARSTINE, page A-32

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Thursday A Skokomish River Watershed Monitoring Public Meeting will be hosted by Tacoma Power, the Skokomish Indian Tribe, Skokomish Watershed Action Team and the Washington Department of Ecology from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mason County Public Works Building, 100 W. Public Works Drive. The discussion will include updates on Lake Cushman, the Skokomish Valley and endangered salmon species monitoring efforts. Friday Shelton Presbyterian Church will host a classic piano concert featuring classical pianist Sam Rotman at 7 p.m. The event is free, the church will be accepting offerings to support Rotman’s ministry. Shelton Presbyterian Church is located at 1430 E. Shelton Springs Road. For more information about Rotman, visit www.samrotman.com. For more information about the event, contact the church at 432-8696. The Shelton Timberland Library Board will meet at 3:15 p.m.; community members are welcome to attend. For more

Thursday Gentle, restorative yoga, 8:05 a.m. Meditation class, 9 a.m. EZ Crafters, 9 a.m. to noon Intermediate/advanced line dancing, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jokers Rule, 9 a.m. to noon Blood pressure checks, 10:30 a.m. Zumba, 10:45 a.m. New to Medicare & Medicare Updates talk, 11 a.m. every third Thursday Bridge, 12:30 p.m., participants are asked to sign up at least one day beforehand Gentle tai chi, 12:45 p.m. Mah-jongg, 1 p.m.

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Saturday The Irene S. Reed High School class of 1945 will hold its 70th class reunion party at the Royal Buffet in the Mountain View area beginning at 3 p.m. For more information or to inform the committee of a death of a classmate, call 426-6789.

The Shelton Farmers Market will have its annual Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Third and Franklin streets. A live auction will take place at noon to raise money for the Matlock Fire Victims Relief Fund. For more information, go to www. sheltonfarmersmarket.com.

The County Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and the Public Health and Human Services Department of Mason County will hold a Community Preparedness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shelton Walmart parking lot. The event is free and open to the public and will teach attendees how to stay safe during an emergency. For more information, call 360-427-7535 or email MCDEM@co.mason. wa.us.

Monday Overeaters Anonymous will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Hoodsport Timberland Library, 40 N. Schoolhouse Hill Road. The group meets each Monday.

The Mason County Historical Society will have an open house for its museum remodel from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 427 W. Railroad Ave. Refreshments will be served and a booksigning with author George Zell Heuston (“Avoiding the Sudden Stop”) will take place. For more

Take Off Pounds Sensibly #1402 (TOPS) is a weight-loss support group for men and women. Meetings are held at 9 a.m. Mondays, at the Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E. Harstine Island Road N. For more information, contact Sandy at 426-0967, or Marlene at 427-3873. Mason County Cemetery District 1’s Board of Directors will have a regular meeting at 4 p.m. in the QFC Historical Room in Belfair.

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Tuesday Shelton Kiwanis Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Xinh’s Clam & Oyster House, 221 W. Railroad Ave. For more information, call 426-0512 or go to sheltonkiwanis.weebly.com. Hoodsport Timberland Library presents Family Story Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m., for children age 6 and younger and their families. For more information, call 426-1362. Shelton Timberland Library presents Make It @ the Library: Cake Decorating, from 6:307:30 p.m., for adults and teens. Learn how to decorate cakes with experienced cake decorator Stephanie Fyfe. To register, call 426-1362. Wednesday Shelton Timberland Library presents Family Story Time from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for children. For more information, call 426-1362. Sept. 24 A New to Medicare presentation will take place at the Mason County Senior Center’s Pavilion from 11 a.m. to noon.

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Bingo, 1 p.m. Foot care by appointment, every third Thursday. AVADE Safety Class, 10 a.m.

Friday Hula Hoop, 8:30 to 9 a.m. Gentle tai chi, 8 a.m., 8:45 a.m. Mexican Train Dominos, 9 a.m. Beading Buddies, 9 a.m. every fourth Friday. Fabric donation sorting, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Open line dance, 9 to 11 a.m. Cribbage, 10 a.m. Mason County Senior Activities Association is offering a

members-only movie at Shelton Cinemas. Cost is $3.50 at the theater.

Monday Gentle tai chi, 8 a.m., 8:45 a.m. Hula-hoop fitness, 8:30 a.m. Beginning line dancing, 9 a.m. Mexican train dominoes, 9 a.m. “A Century of Songs” with Randall Beauchamp 11 a.m. Pinochle, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Foot care by appointment, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month

Gentle, restorative yoga, 8:05 a.m. Intermediate/Advanced line dancing, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sewing circle, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior walkers, 10 a.m. Zumba, (not third Thursday) 10:45 a.m. Bridge, 12:30 p.m., participants are asked to sign up at least one day beforehand PO-KE-NO, 12:45 p.m. Gentle tai chi, 12:45 p.m. Wii virtual bowling, 1:30 p.m. Bingo with Shelton Health & Rehabilitation, 1 p.m., every fourth Tuesday of the month, no charge

This is an opportunity to talk to statewide health insurance benefit advisors about Medicare and other health insurance free of charge. For more information, call 586-6181. Hoodsport Timberland Library presents Make It @ the Library: Natural Beauty with Essential Oils from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., for adults and teens. Learn how to make homemade beauty products with essential oils using ingredients from the grocery store. Materials will be provided. To register, call 8779339. Shelton Timberland Library presents Minecraft Mania from 4 to 6:30 p.m., for children. For more information, call 426-1362. Constituent Services Representatives from the office of U.S. Rep. Denny Heck (D-10th District) will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mason County Senior Activities Center, 190 W. Sentry Drive. Questions about VA claims, health care access, military/retiree pay and benefits, immigration and other issues are welcome.

Wednesday Gentle tai chi, 8 a.m., 8:45 a.m. Beginning line dancing, 9 a.m. Mexican train dominoes, 9 a.m. Intermediate/advanced line dancing, 10 a.m. Pinochle, 12:30 p.m. n Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the Mason County Senior Activities Association Center at the Pavilion at Sentry Park, 190 W. Sentry Drive. Call 426-7374 for more information. Some events require membership to senior activities center.

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John Simpson John A. Simpson, 37, and his wife Jessica (Hamlin) Simpson, were taken from us Aug. 31, 2015. John was one month old when he arrived in Mason County. He attended Pioneer Schools and Shelton High School. John worked as a wildland firefighter for a number of years. He met Jessica while fighting fires in Oregon. They were finally married after many years together in August of 2014. John was a funny, loving and kind man. He is survived by his parents Terrance Simpson and Tena Simpson; sister Jeanette Esham; niece Jessalynne Esham; nephew Kristoffer Esham; sons Zane and Spencer Simpson; and all other family, friends and those who loved him. Services will be held at 4 p.m., Oct. 3, 2015, at Fircrest Residential Rehabilitation Center in Shoreline, and a pot-luck memorial at 5 p.m., Sept. 27, 2015, at the Island in Timberlakes, Shelton.

Howard Goldsby Howard Leigh Goldsby, 79, a resident of Winlock and former resident of Shelton, passed away in Centralia, Sept. 8, 2015. He was born May 28, 1936, to Everett “Eb” and Juanita “Mickey”

Goldsby in Olympia. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Allen; and sister Donna Green. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Myrna Goldsby; daughter Sharon Ryan; granddaughters Rachael Goldsby and Charlotte Rathbun; brother Everett “Pete” Goldsby; and numerous family members. No services are planned.

Hardie and Darren Hardie of Shelton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A family gathering will take place at Dean and Leah’s home, 698 SE Mill Creek Road, Shelton, at 1 p.m., Sept. 19. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

Mary Roberts Dean Hardie Dean Hardie, 50, a life-long resident of Shelton, passed away Sept. 1, 2015, at home. He was born Feb. 2, 1965, to David J. Hardie and Patricia (Collins) Howarth in McCleary. Dean married Leah (Wilson) Hardie June 8, 1993, in Reno, Nevada. He worked for Dave’s Concrete and Construction until 2001, and Simpson Timber Company from 2001 to 2014. Dean enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars and trucks, and loved spending time with his daughters, his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents David Hardie and Patricia Howarth. He is survived by his wife Leah Hardie of Shelton; daughters Amy Hardie and Kristie Hardie of Shelton; brothers Dale

Mary Louise (Winsor) Roberts has passed away. She was born Nov. 26, 1920, to James and Amelia Winsor in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She lived in Calgary until the age of 18, when she moved to the United States to live with family. Mary fell in love with her husband, Bill Roberts, in 1940, and they were married in October of 1941. She worked for Simpson Lumber Company for over 30 years before retiring in 1992. Mary’s garden was always a work of art. She was an excellent seamstress and made the most exquisite porcelain dolls. She loved to swim and in her youth speed skating was her passion. Maybe the most impressive thing about Mary was her love for her Lord and Savior, she studied the Bible fervently through her life and witnessed for many folks along the way. Her kind heart, quick wit and love of laughter will be remembered by all. The desire to let people know they are unconditionally loved was her gift to us. She is survived by her

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Death Notice Robert Taylor Robert “Bob” D. Taylor, 82, a resident of Lilliwaup, died March 26, 2013, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home of Shelton under the direction of Curt Stracke.

Daniel Lewis Sr. Daniel William Lewis Sr., 64, a resident of the Skokomish Nation, died Sept. 8, 2015, at Mason General Hospital in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Shelton.

Fred Friedli Fred Otto Friedli, 64, a resident of Grapeview, died Sept. 4, 2015, at home. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives Of Washington in Tumwater.

Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, 95, a resident of Shelton, died Sept. 9, 2015, at Mason General Hospital in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

Bertha Costa Bertha (Roos) Costa, 89, a resident of Shelton, died Sept. 5, 2015, at Shelton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

Rexford Melena Rexford Clarence Melena, age 90, passed from this life peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. He is survived by his devoted wife Carol; his four daughters Patricia, Pamela, Penny and Priscilla,;10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many other loving family members. Rex was born the last of four boys on April 1, 1925, in Helena, Montana to William Melena and Vivian Heninger. Rex will be remembered by his family for his entreprenureal ability, his industrious can-do attitude, his happy smile and having lived a full adventurous life. He was never afraid to try new things, he instilled this love of adventure into the lives of his daughters. In lieu of a funeral or flowers the family will be planning a celebration of life open house at Rex and Carol’s home on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. For location and time of event please contact one of Rex’s daughters: Pamela (801) 781-0205, Penny (801) 518-0195 or Priscilla (801) 686-5574. If you would like, please bring a hand written note or page of a memory of Rex that will be placed in his family history book. As his family we would like to thank those family, friends and neighbors, the various hospice nurses and caregivers for the kind, gentle and tender service you offered Rex and our family. Our appreciation goes beyond words. see OBITS, page A-27

Frank Ghramm Frank Lance Ghramm, 61, a resident of Mason County, died Sept. 7, 2015, in Olympia. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Olympia.

Wanda McClurg Wanda Hazel McClurg, 84, a resident of Shelton, died Sept. 10, 2015, at Mason General Hospital in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

David Cole David Cole, 42, a resident of Shelton, died Sept. 11, 2015, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

Tammy Olsen Tammy Olsen, 52, a resident of Shelton, died Sept. 13, 2015, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

Carol Tinker Carol Tinker, 68, a resident of Ocean Shores, died Sept. 8, 2015, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

Raymond Broderson Raymond Thomas Broderson, 97, a resident of Shelton, died Sept. 9, 2015, at Stafford Assisted Living and Senior Care in Des Moines. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Shelton.

Judah Rylander Judah Jeremiah Rylander, 1, a resident of Shelton, died Sept. 10, 2015, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton.

Journal Obituary Policy Obituaries and death notices may be submitted at the Mason County Journal office, 227 W. Cota St., or online at obits@masoncounty. com. Death notices — a free service to county residents — include the deceased’s full name, city of residence, age, date of death and service information. Paid obituaries may include any additional information, such as surviving family members, poetry and memorial-donation requests. The deadline for obituaries and death notices is 5 p.m. the Monday before publication. For more information, call 426-4412.

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Harriet Smith Harriet Smith died peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband Don. Harriet was born in Tacoma in 1927, to Florence and John Emmett Smith. She grew up with her brother Emmett in Shelton. In 1946, she married Don Smith and they raised four children in Shelton. For many years she worked at the Safeway store. Harriet with Don were active in the creation of the Rogers School for Children with Disabilities in the community and they worked tirelessly for rights of the disabled for many years on behalf of their son James. She is survived by four children: Kathleen Jo Hussey (Jim), James Smith, Kenneth Smith, and Michael Smith (Kristen); grandchildren Benjamin Guzzo, Toni Montgomery (Adam), Steve Smith, Joshua Smith, Kyle Smith, Aierrielle Smith; great-grandchildren Braden and Emelia Mongomery, Asaisha Smith, Kaylin Smith

(Kasiah McCullough), and Hattie Piper Mojica; and great-great-grandson Liam McCullough. Services will be held at the Evergreen Christian Community 1000 Black Lake Boulevard, Olympia on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 11 a.m. Please join us in a celebration of Harriet’s life.

Michael Philhower Michael Edwin Philhower passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his home in Belfair from natural causes. He was born April 2, 1953, in Princeton, Illinois, to Henry and Leona (Alm) Philhower. He lived in Wyanet, Illinois, until 1960, when his family relocated to Laurel, Montana. He attended schools in Laurel, graduating from Laurel High School in 1971. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a Military Police Officer and an Electrician. He had duty stations in Texas, Alaska, and Great Falls, Montana. He met his wife Robin in Texas and they were married May 3, 1973.

After his enlistment he and his family settled in Laurel, where he worked for Boise Cascade Homes for many years. In the early 1980’s he relocated to Belfair to become employed at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, working as a pipe fitter. He worked there throughout his 30 year career, retiring in 2012, as a supervisor. Mike enjoyed puttering and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Daniel and Daisy (Powers) Philhower; and his parents Henry and Leona (Alm) Philhower. He is survived by his wife Robin Philhower of Belfair; his daughter Tracie Philhower of Belfair; his son Michael Philhower of Allyn; his grandson Kirby Zick of Belfair; his granddaughter Isabella Philhower of Allyn; and his great-granddaughter Swayze Zick of Belfair. He is also survived by his siblings Connie Holter of Owatonna, Minnesota, Jerry (Atha) Philhower of Laurel, Montana, Wanda (Mike) Kinion of Olympia, Mary (Jacky) Rodgers of New Brockton, Alabama and Jim (Jeannie) Philhower of Clyde Park, Montana; and multiple nieces and nephews. Cremation rites are handled by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelton. No services are planned at his families request.

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ov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed carrot or any other garden product September as Food Literacy straight out of the garden when Month in Washington. nutrient loads are at their highest. What is food literacy? For the pur- A wider variety of produce can be poses of Washington and this procgrown in home gardens than can be lamation, food literacy encompasses selected at your local retail grocer. The Washington state Department many areas that relate to health, of Agriculture supports food wellness and access to food. and agriculture education, as It is well documented that well as awareness, through food choices affect our health: its Farm to School program. obesity-related conditions are This program works in parta leading cause of preventnership with state governable death, and 27 percent of ment and non-governmental Washington adults are obese, partners to provide local according to statistics from food access and education to 2011. Washington’s students. The most current statistics By JEANNE The objective of Food Litfor adults in Mason County REHWALDT eracy Month is to promote show that 35 percent of adults food education, inspire food were obese in 2009. That choices that are good for people and means more than one in three adults good for the planet, encourage parenliving in Mason County are classified tal involvement and motivate comas obese. munitywide support for our local food Food choices affect the environsystems and education. ment in many ways; for example, Your local WSU Extension office crops travel fewer miles when sold in Mason County manages the Food in more direct ways such as farmers $ense Nutrition Education program, markets and small local stands. This supported by a grant from USDA saves energy, time and decreases deFood and Nutrition Service to promand on our transportation systems. vide education and environmental Schools, public libraries and booksupports to encourage recipients of sellers play an important role in food stamps to make healthier food promoting healthy reading through choices, stretch their food dollars and sharing and promoting food literacy increase physical activity. books and information. Education surrounding nutrition, such as grown Jeanne Rehwaldt is the extension ing food in school gardens, commucoordinator supervisor for Washingnity gardens, containers and garden ton State University Extension Mason beds in apartment complex sites, teaches youths and adults where food County’s Food $ense Nutrition and Master Gardener programs. She can comes from. be reached at 427-9670, ext. 688, or at That way, they are able to enjoy rehwaldt@wsu.edu the taste of a fresh tomato, lettuce,

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By BRIANNA LOPER brianna@masoncounty.com The brand-new halls of North Mason High School were finally filled last week for the first time as students entered the building for the beginning of the school year. Hundreds of students flocked to the building, which has been under construction for more than a year. The students have spent the past week exploring the new commons and grounds, and acclimating to the spotless classrooms. Now, it’s the public’s turn. The North Mason Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the North Mason School District to plan a community breakfast, allowing residents to see the project for the first time. The breakfast is scheduled for Oct. 7 at the new high school, located directly behind Hawkins Middle School. The event will open at 7:30 a.m. with coffee and a tour of the new facility, and continue from 8 to 9 a.m. with breakfast and two keynote speakers in the school’s commons. Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant and Superintendent Dana Rosenbach will speak on the program’s topic, “School and Business — Partnering for Future Generations.” In addition to showcasing the new building, the event will act as a fundraiser from the chamber’s 2016 scholarship program. In addition to ticket price, donations will be accepted. Bryant was elected to his position in fall 2007. After one year on the commission, Bryant was elected president of the commission in 2009, and held the position for three consecutive years. Rosenbach has been with the North Mason School District since July 2014. She worked as superintendent for Longview Public School District prior to moving to Mason County. Most of the work on the new high school was completed two weeks ago, a week before the school year started, with some finishing touched added after classes began Sept. 9. At 120,000 square feet, the building houses the district kitchen, an auditorium, a school commons area and a gym with a smaller auxiliary gym for practice. The building will also host enough classrooms and office space for the district’s high school students and staff. Tickets for the event are $20 per person, and registration is required by Oct. 7. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Adena Clark with the chamber at 277-5007, or by email at adena@ northmasonchamber.com.

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Spencer Drumm puts together a puzzle that helps him learn the letters of the alphabet during a free-play time Sept. 10 as part of the curriculum for the new Washington Inventory of Developing Skills program for kindergarten students at Grapeview Elementary and Middle School.

New program connects teachers, parents before school year starts Grapeview Elementary introduces WaKIDS to ease students into classes By BRIANNA LOPER brianna@masoncounty.com Ava Gintz said she’s “not even a little bit scared” to start kindergarten. In fact, she said she was having a lot of fun already on her first day at Grapeview Elementary. Of course, her comment, which came while she was making imaginary dinner for a doll, might have been a bit skewed at the time. Ava is part of the first class of Washington Inventory of Developing Skills, WaKIDS, at Grapeview Elementary and Middle School. The program is designed to help students transition from preschool or child care into five full days of schooling every week. The program is made of three sections — family connections, wholechild assessment and early learning collaboration. In Washington, about 80,000 children enter kindergarten each year with a variety of skills. Some students have had preschool classes or individual attention, while others may have had no formal schooling up to that point. WaKIDS aims to help teachers bring kids to the same level and give students the proper attention they need

to succeed in their first year in school. As part of the early learning collaboration section of the program, the school day includes 60 to 90 minutes of free-choice play every day, where students learn social skills interacting with one another, which Ava and her classmates participated in during their first morning of class. “I don’t want to sit in the chairs,” she said, worriedly shooting a look at the empty desks in the center of the kindergarten classroom. “I don’t like to sit still.” CONNECTING FAMILIES Classes started for all Grapeview students Monday, but incoming kindergartners started the previous week to slowly acclimate to their new surroundings. On Sept. 9-11, Grapeview Elementary hosted three half-days of school. Each kindergarten student was assigned a different day to attend a morning class and then a one-on-one meeting with kindergarten teacher Katie Pitroff and the student’s parents. The morning class taught a group of about eight students how to properly behave in the school setting. “Lunches are not something you think about, but those kids don’t know how to hold a lunch tray,” said Principal Josie Bean. “It’s a lot easier to teach eight kids how to do it when there’s no rush or pressure instead of a big group.” The 20-minute meeting in the afternoon gave Pitroff a chance to learn

about students as well as introduce herself to parents. “It gives the parents a chance to share insights about their child that I wouldn’t know,” she said. “I get to ask the parents about their child, not just read about them on a piece of paper. I get to know the individual needs.” During the meeting, students fill out worksheets where they write their names and draw pictures to give Pitroff a chance to see their skills. Parents also answer questions about habits and food allergies. Bean added that the program is good for parents who may be taking their first child to school. The meeting prior to the first day of class helps families feel more comfortable with the teacher and learn what to expect on a day-to-day basis. “Kindergarten is such an important year,” Bean said. “It can be very scary for the parents. They’re learning to let go of their child.” A COMPLETE ASSESSMENT The program starts before students step inside the school. During the spring, administrators from Grapeview Elementary attended sessions at local preschools and child care centers to get to know the students who would start kindergarten this fall. This observation time, along with the meetings prior to the school year, allows teachers to get to know what see WaKIDS, page A-31

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Morriah Robrahn, a junior cheerleader from North Mason High School, doles out high-fives to students at Belfair Elementary after their first day of school Sept. 9. Residents were invited to both elementary schools — Sand Hill in the morning and Belfair Elementary after school — for a “victory tunnel” to encourage the students as they started school. Elementary school principals said they hoped the victory tunnel would become a yearly tradition to let students know the community supports them. Herald photos by Brianna Loper

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North Mason Regional Fire Authority firefighter and paramedic Jess Fulkerson high-fives students.

Avery Harrison, 7, tells her grandfather, Rob Drexler, about her first day of school.

A student plays with the ears of North Mason High School mascot, Mason the bulldog.

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Construction along North Shore Road closes section By BRIANNA LOPER brianna@masoncounty.com Commuters between Tahuya and Belfair should factor in a few minutes of additional travel time during the next month, as a short detour will be in place until mid-October. Mason County Public Works has blocked off about 1/4 of a mile near mile marker 3 on North Shore Road, which runs between the two communities. Traffic is diverted along Northeast Beck Road, which adds just a few minutes of extra travel time, according to Sarah Grice, engineering and construction manager for public works. “It’s a really straight-forward project,” she said. “But we really want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we get this done.” Public works is replacing two culverts

along the road, which were too small to contain the extensive water the area received during the winter months. According to Grice, many of the houses and properties along the road flooded during heavy rains because there was no drainage system. Construction crews will replace the existing culvert with an 18-foot box culvert, which is better suited to handle the area’s weather. Grice said area residents have been understanding about the detour. A letter was sent out to notify residents about the work several months ago. “People are ready for this to happen,” she said. “This detour is better than the alternative, which would have added about 40 minutes to the drive.” The detour route is closed to overdimensional or over-sized loads.

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Part of North Shore Road near Belfair State Park is closed due to county construction. A detour along North East Beck Road will remain in place until the work is completed.

NORTH MASON BRIEFS

Annual flu-shot clinic scheduled North Mason School District will hold its annual flu-shot clinic from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the North Mason School District Office. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact district nurse Catherine Shutty at 2772328, or by email at cshutty@normasonschools.org.

Oysterfest in need of volunteers The North Mason Chamber of Commerce is requesting volunteers to help cook and serve food during Oysterfest, Oct. 3 and 4. Volunteers work threehour shifts and receive free passes to the event.

Shifts still in need of volunteers are: Oct. 3, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.; 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, contact Stephanie Rowland, president of the North Mason Chamber, at stephanie@northmasonchamber.com, or call 275-4267.

Human resources training available The North Mason Chamber of Commerce scheduled its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Theler Community Center in Belfair. This month’s topic is “Human Resources: Looking out for Red Flags,” with a presentation by LRE Solutions, a fullservice human resources and organizational development consulting firm.

Presentations will include information on labor relations, problem solving, policy development and implementation, suitable for companies of any size. Lunch is $20 for chamber members in advance, $25 at the door, and $25 in advance for non-members, $30 at the door. Contact Adena Clark to purchase a ticket at adena@northmasonchamber. com.

Social Security programs offered The North Mason Timberland Library in Belfair has scheduled two programs on Social Security to instruct on how to best maximize benefits and eligibility. The first program, Social Security 101, is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the library. Deborah Aubry,

a representative of the Social Security Administration, will instruct on the essential benefit programs including Medicare, disability and survivor and spouse benefits, as well as early retirements. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The second program is a drop-in session before regular library hours from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 29. The time for this session was printed incorrectly in last week’s Journal. During this session, Aubry will help attendees register for “My Social Security” accounts, which allows people easy, secure access to their Social Security information at all times. Participants can use the library’s computers or bring their own devices. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the North Mason Timberland Library at 275-3232. n Compiled by reporter Brianna Loper

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12 quarts of prunes. We won’t can anymore now unless it’s the last crates of peaches we can’t sell. I’m going to take the tents down in front for the season. It is getting to damp out there to leave the bedding but I shall sleep there until the very last. McCormicks are fast filling up the canal above the piling with logs. They are busy on all the high tides. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1937 Emmet and Nig Ryan hauled hay all day. The store was quiet. I went to Dorthy Eddy’s in the evening and we plan on going to the Puyallup Fair on Sunday so I guess hunting is out. Home early and ironed some store coats. Sam went to another oyster meeting. Charlie and Sam took down the tents and beds from outside and put them away for the winter — When I was a child growing up in the 1950s logging was still a heavy industry. There were still some old and second growth trees being logged. I remember seeing logging trucks traveling down the road and they would have maybe four to six huge logs on them to make an entire load. The trees were magnificently huge! Nowadays a load might consist of 20 or 30 trees. They have a name for them but I don’t think I can print that. Thank you for reading this week’s diary. — n Clydene Hostetler is a longtime Belfair resident, local historian, media archivist and documentary filmmaker of “Hidden in Plain Sight.” She has been researching Mary Theler’s life for the past 12 years. She can be emailed at clydeneh@wavecable.com.

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Forum scheduled for WaKIDS: School in need of toys North Mason candidates STAFF REPORT news@masoncounty.com A candidates forum is scheduled to give those running for a public office a chance to discuss their views on issues that affect the North Mason community. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the new North Mason High School auditorium. The event is free and open to

the public. Reservations are not required. The forum will moderated by Port of Allyn Executive Director Lary Coppola. Seven local races will be included in the event. For more information, contact Stephanie Rowland, president and CEO of the North Mason Chamber, at srowland@ northmasonchamber.com.

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continued from page A-28 areas students may need help in, or where they already excel. “If I’m aware that they have trouble with something like holding a pair of scissors, then I can give them the help they need to improve,” Pitroff said. Throughout the students’ first months in school, teachers have the option to perform regular assessments to monitor students’ progress. The assessments also help instructors figure out what they should spend more or less time on during instruction periods. Last year, Grapeview Elementary had four days of full-day kindergarten during the week because the school did not have the funding for five days. Schools that receive funding for WaKIDS are prioritized based on the number of free and reduced-price lunches they provide. WaKIDS is a partnership paid for with state, federal and private funding through the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the state Department of Early Learning, Thrive by Five, an organization dedicated to engaging young students, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Bean said the state is slowly introducing WaKIDS to schools across the state as part of the state’s initiative to have full-day kindergarten fully funded by the 2017-

Herald photo by Brianna Loper

Kindergarten teacher Katie Pitroff works with a group of students last week during their first day of kindergarten — a half-day of school in a small group to help ease students into the school year. 18 school year. According to a news release, about 55 percent of state schools were funded during the 2014-15 school year. MINOR ROAD BLOCKS Both Bean and Pitroff were excited about the program’s arrival at Grapeview Elementary. However, the two mentioned several obstacles the school has discovered during its first year using the program. The free-choice playtime has presented a problem for the school — because Grapeview Elementary is undergoing a remodel, about half of the school and grounds are closed, meaning stu-

dents have to play inside a classroom or in a small outdoor area. Additionally, the school is still in need of learning tools for the free-choice time, such as dress-up clothes, toy kitchen pieces and blocks. Pitroff said she also needs clear storage tubs with lids to keep learning tools safe but accessible. “If that’s the only road block we have, we’re doing pretty good,” Bean said. “Everything is going very nicely so far. It’s a fantastic program.” Anyone interested in donating to the program can contact Grapeview Elementary and Middle School at 426-4921.

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Dogs: Canine enthusiast got his start in the 1970s in Hawaii continued from page A-23 Categories are open to mixed-breeds and pets, where dogs and handlers can demonstrate agility and training. “People come to shows like this from all over, including Canada,” Camacho said, adding that the economic impact from the show is a big boost for the area. He estimates that those traveling to the show spend about $500,000 throughout the weekend at area hotels, restaurants and shops. More than 4,000 people are expected to attend throughout the weekend, including families of those showing dogs and local spectators. The event will also host a variety of booths selling art and products for pet owners. In addition to giving dogs and their owners a venue to showcase their work, Camacho said the show is a chance to educate the public on the different types of dogs and their purposes. Camacho is no stranger to life on the road as a show-dog handler — he built a business out of showing dogs for breeders and owners, first in Hawaii and then later in southern California.

Camacho was raised in the Hawaii, spending most of his life in an orphanage while his father was in the military. He described himself as a “lost soul” who never knew what he wanted to do with his life. But that changed when, at 19 years old, he got his first poodle. “I caught the bug,” he said with a smile. Camacho then began trying to find more purebred dogs to work with and train. He worked for the Kaiser family, which bred poodles in Hawaii, and became certified as the first all-breed handler through the American Kennel Club in the state of Hawaii in 1973. In 1976, Camacho moved to Southern California and started his own showing, handling and breeding business. “It is a business, just like anything else,” he said. “For me though, it was more of a serious hobby.” Camacho took several dogs on a dog-show circuit around the southwestern United States, moving from show to show in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and California. Often, he traveled for a month and a half at a time before returning the dogs home,

“A lot of people think that judging is a matter of opinion, but there are standards that these dogs are judged against. You don’t get to the end and just pick your favorite.” Richard Camacho, Shelton resident and longtime dog show judge or swapping those dogs for different dogs from the same owner. Camacho’s favorite dogs were those from Asia, such as the Japanese Chin and Lhasa Apso. He also bred and showed poodles and Irish setters. “I’m a connoisseur of good dogs,” he said. “But I think the thing that set me apart was that I take the time to understand the dogs and care for them. That makes a difference.” Camacho has bred and shown many dogs awarded best in show, and some that were even ranked as best in the country. A decade ago, Camacho retired from breeding and handling dogs. He moved to Ma-

son County to get away from the California heat, but he couldn’t stay away from the canines — he still judges dog shows regularly. During his career, Camacho has been asked to judge shows in Japan, China, Hong Kong and Italy, in addition to many across the United States. After he finishes judging the show this upcoming weekend, Camacho will travel to Australia for three weeks to judge. “A lot of people think that judging is a matter of opinion, but there are standards that these dogs are judged against,” he said. “You don’t get to the end and just pick your favorite.” In each breed category,

dogs are given points — more points are awarded to dogs that most closely resemble what the dog was originally bred for. For example, Camacho said, the longhaired Lhasa Apso was originally bred to act as an indoor sentry and foot-warmer for monks in Tibet. Therefore, judges inspecting these dogs look for lush coats and alertness. “We’re dealing with genetics,” Camacho said, adding that when breeders select a male and female to breed, they pick the two that best exemplify the breed’s purpose. “We have to accept that Mother Nature has final control over what comes out in the puppies though.” In addition to putting on shows, the Gig Harbor Kennel Club hosts regular training and handling classes to give participants basic information about showing. The club is also working to get an emergency response vehicle and kennel area set up for dog owners going through hardship to ensure the dogs’ safety. For more information on the club, or to become a member, visit www.gigharborkc.com.

Harstine: Community Lifeline seeks donations from locals continued from page A-23 parish hall in need of meals. Seven local churches take turns and serve a warm meal each night of the week. So, that subject is on our minds. Then I received this note from our local food drive workers that the Pioneer Food Bank is in need of help: “This last month we served 177 individuals representing 46 households in our commu-

nity. We are an all-volunteer food bank existing through the generosity of individuals and our community partnerships. On behalf of those in need, and our volunteers — Dale, Lyn and April — we wish to say ‘thank you!’ “While the need has risen over the summer months, donations have been way down. With the extreme summer hampering normal produce production and the bird flu

epidemic there is additional budgeting concern based on projected rising costs. Those in need and/or those wishing to physically volunteer may show up to the next food bank dispersal Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. The dispersal point is the Pioneer Intermediate Middle School. The food bank will also be in operation there on Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 22. This will finish this year’s dispersal dates. Food items for donation

may be dropped off at Fresh Start, or given to a Harstine women’s club member for their monthly food bank collection. “Additionally, if there is a group wishing to do a collection or drive, there is availability for donation coordination by contacting pioneerfoodbank@gmail. com. Personal hygiene items are always appreciated also. Those wishing to make a taxdeductible donation may do

so by making checks payable to: Pioneer Food Bank. Their address is 500 North Island Drive, Shelton, WA 98584.” Summer is about over and with the cold weather coming, these needs only get worse. The food bank is a great organization — if you have a little time, it will go along way helping our neighbors in need. n Mike Callaghan can be reached at sobadog@msn.com

BIRTHS

MARRIAGE

Sadie Oaklee Wulf Sadie Oaklee Wulf, a girl, was born Aug. 17, 2015, to Eric N. and Tiffany M. Wulf of Olympia, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. She was 5 pounds, 6 ounces.

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Karter James Guijosa Karter James Guijosa, a boy, was born Aug. 21, 2015, to Steven Juan Guijosa and Amy Christine Harper of Olympia, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. He was 7 pounds, 2 ounces.

Jess Brownfield and Carol Weber were married Aug. 11, 2015, in a small ceremony, followed by a reception at Quinault Beach Resort in Ocean Shores. Jess is the son of Sally and the late Mike Brownfield of Kamilche. Carol is the daughter of Steve Weber of Pennsylvania and Brenda Soula of Kingston. The brides’s son, Connor Anderson of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe near Kingston, gave her away. Carol’s bridesmaid was her daughter Alysia Anderson of Port Gamble S’Klallam. Jess’ best man was his cousin Trevor Dunn of Ventura, California. The couple’s weeklong honeymoon took them from the beach in Ocean Shores to Suquamish and Seattle, where the couple attended the EMP’s Star Wars exhibit. Mr. and Mrs. Brownfield reside at Kamilche Point in Shelton.

Bennett Jerome Smith Bennett Jerome Smith, a boy, was born Aug. 18, 2015, to Brandon Matthew and Tara Michelle Smith of Shelton, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. He was 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Brayden Mershawn Nelson Brayden Mershawn Nelson, a boy, was born Aug. 28, 2015, to Tony Mershawn Nelson and Kaylle Maegan Parada of Olympia, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. He was 9 pounds, 2 ounces.

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SPORTS MASON COUNTY JOURNAL

Young Knight Owls stumble in opener By: ALEXANDRIA VALDEZ alexandria@masoncounty.com On the first play of Saturday’s game, the Mary M. Knight Owls football team was in trouble. The Quilcene Rangers scored in the first 20 seconds of the game, and the Owls never caught them. For the young Owls squad, the game was another learning experience as the team lost 56-0 to the Rangers. The Owls are now 0-2 this year. “We can’t tackle, so we can’t win,” Owls head coach Mike Bateman said. “That’s what our problem was last week, we can’t tackle. Kids are trying

LOCAL FOOTBALL SCORES Elma 45, North Mason 14 (Thursday) Quilcene 56, Mary M. Knight 0 (Saturday) Sumner 34, Shelton 3 (Friday) to tackle too high instead of tackle low. They’re getting a little bit better and that’s something to work on.” This year’s Owls team is filled with inexperience. The team has seven returning players and 17 new players who have never played football

before. Bateman said two of the four seniors, Isaiah Thompson and Matt Thompson, are out with injuries. The Owls’ best drive of the game came in the third quarter with less than two minutes to play. Starting at the Rangers’ 44 yard-line, junior quarterback Quentin Narrance nailed a 28-yard pass to sophomore Jason Shaw. The closest Narrance moved the ball was to second and 10 until a false start penalty pushed the Owls back. On the third down, the ball was intercepted by the Rangers. Quilcene scored 42 points in the see OWLS, page B-3

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Outside of volleyball, Shelton High School senior Kiara Budge involves herself in other leadership activities. She’s the class historian and the public relations officer for DECA.

Shelton setter takes aim Senior well-equipped for role on Highclimbers

By: ALEXANDRIA VALDEZ alexandria@masoncounty.com

t was the night before the start of the 2012 District 3/4 3A Volleyball tournament when Kiara Budge got the news: She was starting in the varsity game as the team’s setter. The problem was Budge, then a freshman who played on the varsity team, was a right outside hitter. Even though she was being groomed to take over the setter’s position, Budge had never played as a setter. “I was just really nervous,” Budge, 17, said. “I remember thinking ‘I want to throw up. I don’t want to go out there, there’s a bunch of people in

there.’ It was really loud and I was like I don’t know how to set.” Budge, now a senior, survived her first experience as a setter, and has blossomed as a setter and leader for the Shelton Highclimbers. In the beginning, Budge was a soccer player. Her mother, Kamala Budge, played soccer at Whitman College in Walla Walla. When Kiara Budge was in middle school she began playing volleyball. Shelton High School volleyball head coach Steve Beck remembers the first time he saw Budge play. “Great athlete, really fast feet,” Beck said. “I watched her play basketball and in fact she was a little grumpy about playing volleyball at first. But she had just raw athletic ability, and so every time I had a chance, I promoted volleyball.”

At the start of high school, Budge chose to focus on volleyball instead of juggling two sports at the same time. She said she loved soccer and practicing with her mom but volleyball was different. When she was on the court, Budge found teamwork and unity, which attracted her to the game. Ever since that fateful district game, Budge has been ready for anything thrown at her. On the court, the co-captain is the pusher and driver. “A setter is a very integral part of the volleyball team and without them, the plays are nothing,” senior and co-captain Kaitlyn Allen said. “For every single kill, there has to be a good set behind it, so although Kiara isn’t always on the front line she’s really the piece behind our whole team and makes the see SETTER, page B-6

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Rivalries and bragging rights

attended my first high school football game in five years when I covered the Mason County Cup. Not only did it bring back serious nostalgia, it made me think about some of the great rivalries I’ve been lucky to be a part of. The first great rivalry I was a part of was in Greeley, Colorado, during high school. It was my school, the Greeley Central Wildcats, against the Greeley West Spartans. Between our two schools it didn’t matter what activity it was — swimming, football, basketball, theater, band and academics — each school wanted to beat the other in evBy ALEXANDRIA erything. Sometimes it VALDEZ didn’t seem like there was actually a third public school we played against. One example of this rivalry was during a boys basketball game my junior year. We were in the Spartans’ house for the game and luckily the game went our way. I can’t remember what the score was, but when we won, a flood of orange and black engulfed the court. But West wasn’t going to let us take the win easily. During the middle of the game, a West student unrolled a banner that read in big black letters “50-0” and started chanting that score. It was in reference to the Central and West football game that fall where West pummeled Central. The student section gasped a little and then got annoyed our foes would bring that up. It didn’t matter though because we won, at least that game. My most recent rivalry comes come from my time at the University of Montana. Since there are no professional sports teams in Montana, the next best thing comes at the college level. Both schools have excellent programs for playing in the Big Sky Conference and any match against each other is guaranteed to be a big draw. One of the best games to attend is the football game between the two. Called Griz/Cat or Cat/Griz, which totally depends on where you come from, the game began in 1897 and the team’s battle for the Great Divide trophy. Every year, whichever town hosts the game is sure to double in size, and it’s the one event of the fall that has the most clout. When I was in Belfair, I saw the beginning of a more concentrated rivalry between North Mason and Shelton. Some Shelton students decided the best place to sit during the game was in the North Mason section, and this led to some interesting actions. Nothing bad happened, but it suddenly became a contest in the stands to see who could outcheer each other. The stands were full on both sides and fans were involved in every play of the game. At the end of the game, the Shelton players grinned when they hoisted their trophy in victory. I know that sports are supposed to be about the fun of the game, but you can’t deny there is a great feeling knowing that you beat your rival and have bragging rights until next time. n Alexandria Valdez can be reached at 426-4412 or at alexandria@masoncounty. com

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ON THE TRAIL

Mushroom season kicking off after recent rains aren’t sure or have never done it yet, maybe this column can provide

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some inspiration. Service 25) just north of Wild mushrooms are Eldon, and go about 6.3 out in full force. Don’t miles to where it splits wait any longer. with Forest Service 2480 To get you started, just past the Hamma we’ll go to a place pretty Hamma Campground. much guaranteed to proMake a left on Forduce big, wavy chanteest Service 2480, cross relles every year. the bridge, and The chango about one terelle is the half-mile. You’ll Chevrolet of edparallel the river ible mushrooms on your left and — arguably not then pull away the most exotic from it. You’ll or finest tasting, go through a but a dependstretch of high able, welcome banks, then By MARK sight, both on WOYTOWICH hillsides on your the forest floor right while the as well as the forest grows dinner table. wider on your left. They’re also plentiful Look on your left for and easy to identify. some large turnouts that We’ll confine our campers have used for mushroom hunt to an years. These off-road easy location as well. No campsites mark the behills or cliffs. No long ginning of “mushroom walks. Just step out of central,” a large yet conyour car and start hunttained area bracketed ing. It’s that near and between the Hamma simple. Hamma River and ForRevealing a single est Service 2480. location also eliminates The road here is one of the topmost obstraight, flat and runs stacles to actually huntanother one-third of a ing for the first time: not mile or so to the Jefferknowing where to start. son Creek Bridge, where you’ll see some more PUBLIC FUNGUS heavily used campsites. From U.S. Highway This is your furthest 101, take the Hamma boundary in this direcHamma Road (Forest tion.

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FLAT, MOSSY MATURE WOODS Spider webs aside, I like these woods because they’re typical of good mushrooming terrain. Moss beds, a mixture of large and young evergreens, rotting logs, some vine maple and scattered pockets of huckleberry are all good indicators. However, you can find chanterelles in salal, below ferns, on hillsides as well as the edge of forested roads. Chanterelles come in white and yellow, the white denser, meatier,

and often clinging lower in the duff; the yellow with longer stems and umbrella-like or wavy caps. As any true hunter knows, coming upon dozens of them bursting through moss is the equivalent of every metaphor for “winning.” I’ve brought lots of first-timers to this spot because it is a beautiful, pleasant forest to explore, whether or not you score. The idea is to relax the mind, establish “soft” focus, and stop thinking about mushrooms, eating mushrooms, or anything else. Be present, enjoy the scenery, walk lightly, and draw upon your inner joy and advance gratitude. If, like a perfect golf swing, you open up and trust the process, the first mushroom will “find” you. Hogwash, you say. Fine. Next time you’re out there and striking out miserably, please prioritize the following piece of interrogative data: “Am I too mental right now?”

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Turn around and double back about a hundred yards or more, putting the bridge behind you. Pull off anywhere along here and behold the older forest now on your right. Lots of room for ‘shrooms. Okay, gear up for your hunt: compass, whistle, sharp knife, traditional wicker basket or hefty, doubled up paper bag. Good hiking boots and a walking stick are also advised — the stick to clear the massive and annoying spider webs that cling to the last gasps of summer.

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Thursday Shelton girls swimming at Wilson, 3:30 p.m. Shelton girls varsity soccer vs. Capital, 7 p.m.

Friday Shelton varsity football at Henry Foss at Mount Tahoma High School, 7 p.m.

Shelton varsity boys tennis at Foss, 3:30 p.m.

North Mason varsity football at Port Angeles, 7 p.m.

North Mason girls varsity soccer vs. Klahowya, 6:45 p.m.

North Mason cross-country at the Salt Creek Invite, all day

North Mason girls varsity volleyball at Sequim, 6:15 p.m. Mary M. Knight volleyball

Mary M. Knight football at Muckleshoot, 6 p.m. Saturday North Mason cross-country

at the Salt Creek Invite, all day Shelton cross-country at Fort Steilacoom, 9 a.m. Sunday North Mason cross-country at the Salt Creek Invite, all day Monday North Mason boys tennis at Bremerton, 4 p.m. Mary M. Knight volleyball vs. Onalaska, 7 p.m.

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Tuesday Shelton girls varsity soccer vs. North Thurston, 7 p.m.

North Mason girls varsity volleyball at Port Townsend, 6:30 p.m.

Shelton girls swimming at Gig Harbor, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday North Mason boys tennis vs. North Kitsap, 4 p.m.

Shelton girls varsity volleyball at Central Kitsap, 6:30 p.m.

North Mason cross-country at Klahowya, 4 p.m.

Shelton boys varsity tennis vs. Lincoln, 3:30 p.m.

Mary M. Knight volleyball at St. Michael’s, 6 p.m.

North Mason girls varsity soccer at Port Townsend, 6:45 p.m.

n To submit a calendar item, email sports@masoncounty. com

Owls: Squad gained valuable game experience, coach says continued from page B-1 first half and put in its second-string players at the end of the second quarter. During the second half there was a continuous clock and the Rangers scored 14 points in the second half. Bateman was happy with Narrance’s performance, even though he wasn’t the starting quarterback at the start of the season. “Due to inexperience we put him in there,” Bateman said. “He’s done a pretty good job, but my biggest concern with that was that he’s a running back and now we’ve got him playing quarterback. We have no big running backs and our next big running back is a freshman.” During the game, Narrance rushed for 31 yards on 19 carries, was 2-for-9 on passing for 34 yards and had three interceptions. Sophomore and co-captain Ian Frost had two carries for 32 yards and Shaw had one carry for 58 yards. On the defensive side, Frost had 8.5 tackles and senior Timmy Oien had five combined tackles and 1.5 sacks. Even though the team is filled with youthful players, Narrance said he’s still improving his game. “As we’re trying to help and get the other players get ready for games, it’s said that people learn best while teaching it,” Narrance said. “They’re getting it down better and we’re getting it down better. It’s a whole different experience, but we’re able to get it. We’re going to get

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ABOVE: Knight Owls junior Quentin Narrance runs and tries to avoid a tackle from Jarod Smith during Saturday’s game against the Quilcene Rangers. The Owls lost 56-0 to the Rangers. AT LEFT: Senior Timmy Oien lunges at Eli Harrison during Saturday’s game. Oien had 1.5 sacks and five combined tackles.

there.” Frost said this was a better game for the new players because the first game jitters were out of the way. While the Knight Owls still have a lot of work to do, the captains are staying optimistic about the team’s season. “Everybody looks up to us and we work our butts off in the field,” Frost said. “That gains your respect, so they look up to us and try to copy it.” The Knight Owls play their next game at 6 p.m. tomorrow against Muckleshoot.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP

Shelton cross- Shelton country travels volleyball to Oregon drops contest Last weekend the Shelton High School cross-country team traveled to Tillamook, Oregon, for the Ultimook race. The boys finished 13th and were lead by freshman Will Johnson. The girls finished 16th and were led by sophomore Tayler Geiger. Shelton hosted its only home meet yesterday at Lake Isabella.

North Mason takes part in jamboree The North Mason crosscountry team participated in the Olympic Jamboree and the Tahoma Co-ed relays. For the Tahoma Co-ed relays, North Mason made two teams of five runners to relay for a 15K race.

The Shelton volleyball team lost to North Thurston 3-0 on the road Sept. 9. Coach Steve Beck said the team struggled with confidence and mental toughness. Freshman Myah Rodius took the majority of the team’s serve receive, 43 passes with only five missed.

Bulldogs tennis match canceled The North Mason boys tennis team canceled its match against Kingston on Monday. The match has not been rescheduled yet. n To submit sports news, email alexandria@ masoncounty.com. Deadline for Thursday’s paper is Monday at 5 p.m.

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Sumner High School running back Connor Wedington, left, jumps to avoid a tackle by Shelton senior Gabe Reyna. Wedington led the Spartans to a 34-3 win over the Highclimbers.

SCOREBOARD Lake Cushman Ladies’ Golf Club Sept. 9—18-hole Total Net First place team: Izzy Hobson, Gloria Carlson, Sharon Bennett and Christal Nelson Second place team: Sam Bastin, Linda Sund, Judy Keiffer and Dorothy Winslow Closest to the pin: Linda Sund, No. 4, 13, 15; Izzy Hobson, No. 6 Lake Limerick Ladies’ Golf Club Sept. 2-9 Fall Classic 2015 Overall winner: Luna Ellis, total net 151 First flight: 1st, Elen Gaschetdelisle, 156; 2nd, Kerry Torkelson, 159 Second flight: 1st, Ann Johnson, 159; 2nd place, Billie Elms, 163 Third flight: 1st, Bonnie Morrow, 158; 2nd, Sharon Corrigan, 163 Low Net overall: Susie Morries, 75 Flight one: Barb Wood, 77 Flight two: Sharon Hadsall, 85 Flight three: Pegi Reese, 81 Sept. 9—18-hole low net Flight one: 1st, Toni Stevens, 70; 2nd, Elen Gaschetdelisle, 72; 3rd, Kerry Torkelson, 77 Flight two: 1st, Luana Ellis, 72; 2nd, Laura Berlin, 80; 3rd, Jeannine Jacob, 82 Flight three: Tie, Bonnie Morrow and Sharon Corrigan, 77 Chip-ins: Marion Spence, No. 10; Diane Pollard, No. 7 Low Net: Toni Stevens, 70

Sept. 11—9-hole Hidden Hole Flight one: 1st, Cindy Gainey, 31; 2nd, Gayle Wilcox, 32 Flight two: 1st, Sharon Hadsall, 33; tie, Bonnie Morrow and Joyce Reynolds, 34 Pars: Cindy Gainey, No. 10 and 11, Gayle Wilcox, No. 10 Low Net: Gayle Wilcox and Sharon Hadsall, 37 Low Putts: Gayle Wilcox, 15 Alderbrook Ladies’ Golf Sept. 8—18-hole Substitute Par Division one Gross: Sue Wright, 69 Net: Nancy Gurnsey, 70; tie Coralie Watters and Diann Pape, 71 Division two Gross: Mary Lockwood, 97 Net: Jean Fields, 70, tie Kay McAvinew and Penny Shelton, 75

FOOTBALL North Mason Sept. 10 — Elma 45, North Mason 14 NMHS Passing: 52 yds Rushing: 245 yds NMHS: P. Poulton, 2-for5 completions for 26 yds, 62 yards; C. Rinehart, 1 touchdown, 91 yards, 7 tackles; C. Myrick, 1 touchdown, 6 yards ; T. Mullins, 1 reception for 23 yds Shelton Friday — Sumner 34, Shelton 3 Sumner 7 7 7 13 Shelton 3 0 0 0 SHS: T. Rhodes, 13 tackles; Kyle Kimball, 4 tackles, 1 interception; P. Bennet, FG; C. Paller,

9 tackles, 3 receptions, 15 yards, G. Reyna, 2 receptions, 14 yards, Mary M. Knight Saturday—Quilcene 56, Mary M. Knight 0 MMK Passing: 34 yds Rushing: 31 yds QHS 36 6 8 6 MMK 0 0 0 0 MMK: Q. Narrance, 2-for19 completions, 34 yards, 19 carries, 2.5 tackles; I. Frost, 8. 5 tackles, 2 receptions, 32 yards; T. Oien, 1.5 sacks, 3.5 tackles

VOLLEYBALL Shelton Sept. 10 — Shelton defeated Mount Tahoma 25-13, 25-7, 25-22 SHS: K. Budge, 2 kills, 7 aces, 7 digs, 16-17 serves; P. Johnson, 4 blocks, 6-6 serves; M. Mecham, 6 assists, 17-20 serves; M. Rodius, 13 digs; Adrianna Eleton, 2 blocks, 4 kills, 4 digs; Kaitlyn Allen, 6 kills; Taylor Benedict, 4 kills; Becca Allen, 4 digs, 13-15 serves North Mason Wednesday— Chimacum def. North Mason 25-21, 25-11, 25-15 NMHS: J. Rock, 4 kills, 11 digs; I. Breda, 1 kill, 2 assists, 7 digs; A. Lundberg, 3 kills, 1 block; H. Womack 3 kills Friday—Klahowya def. North Mason 25-9, 25-19, 25-18

SHS goals: Grace Phelan, 67 Sept. 12—Yelm 3, Shelton 3

CROSS-COUNTRY North Mason Sept. 10—Olympic Jamboree Boys: Jeremiah Lambert, 10:21; Dustin Johnson, 11:27; Ryan Grogen, 11:41; Anton Baur, 11:43; Troy McCormick, 12: 18; Ryan McGanny, 12:35; Jahrett Schiemer, 13:07; Gjermund Berg Floten 13:08; Trevor Handyside 14:24 Girls: Hailey Simonson, 14:48; Kathrin Fuss, 14:59; Kelauryn Rovang, 17:30; Kristina Bishop, 17:46; Sheyenne Smith 14:24 Shelton Sept. 12— Ultimook Race Invitational Boys: 13th overall Girls: 16th overall

TENNIS Boys tennis Shelton Tuesday at Aberdeen No. 1 singles: Jamin Perry def. Warren Pratt 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 No. 2 singles: Jared Beem lost to Ryan Solan 0-6, 0-6

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SEND US YOUR RESULTS The Journal wants game scores from youth sports leagues, recreational leagues or other sporting events in Mason County. Full results, including scores, statistics or other information can be sent to sports@masoncounty.com. Photos with the full names of pictured individuals are welcome. The deadline for submitted results and photos is 5 p.m. the Monday before publication. For more information, call 360-426-4412. No. 1 doubles: Ethan Petony and Cody Simon lost to Juan Valez and Lou Garcia 1-6, 3-6 No. 2 doubles: Caleb Heckert and Parker Okeefe defeated Brian Sidor and Pat Haerle 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 No. 3 doubles: Reason Hernandez and Habiki Shiiba lost to Aaron Dyer and Aaron Larson 6-7, 4-7, 3-6 Wednesday at Tumwater No. 1 singles: Cody

Simon lost to Jordan Gibson 2-6, 3-6 No. 2 singles: Reason Hernandez lost to Carl Meyers 4-6, 6-7, 5-7 No. 1 doubles: Jamin Perry and Ethan Pentony lost to Devin Reich and Cole Holdbrook 3-6, 2-6 No. 2 doubles: Caleb Heckert and Parker O’Keefe lost to Jack Koersh and Weston Weller 1-6, 3-6 No. 3 doubles: Jared Beem and Hibiki Shiiba lost to Shephen Whittle and Chad Cambell 3-6, 2-6

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further slow fluid retention. We understand that breast cancer survivors face difficult and unique challenges. At SHELTON PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE, our caring staff is here to work with you and help improve any lymph fluid drainage issues using the latest techniques and the most advanced equipment. Your comfort and continued health is paramount to us. We have been providing highquality physical therapy for over 32 years. Reach us at (360) 4265903 to schedule an appointment. The office is located at 2300 Kati Ct., Suite B. P.S. The lymph system, which consists of a network of organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that make and move lymph fluid from tissues to the bloodstream, is a major part of the body’s immune system.

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Setter: Budge has emerged as vocal leader of Highclimbers continued from page B-1 team work.” Last season, the Highclimbers went 11-9 overall and went 7-7 in league. Budge averaged 5.4 assists per set and racked up 35 aces and 236 digs. Off the court, Budge continues her leadership roles in school. She’s the class historian and the public relations officer for DECA. During the team’s first home game against Mount Tahoma Sept. 10, Budge was a vocal leader on the court. In the third set, when the Tahoma Thunderbirds started on a roll, Budge helped the Climbers push through to the end for a 3-0 victory. Budge had seven digs, two kills and a team-leading seven aces. Outside of the gymnasium at Shelton High School, a wooden board lists records from the volleyball team. Budge is on the list twice from her sophomore year with match records for aces and serves. That was her first full year as a setter and now she’s happy she was pushed into her new job. “Back when I was in that position I was like I’m never setting again, this was the worst day of my life,” Budge said. “Now I am just grateful for that opportunity because it looked like it was such a negative thing then, but now it’s become so much bigger than me.”

ABOVE: As a junior last year, setter Kiara Budge, right, helped lead the team to a 11-9 overall record and a 7-7 league record. Budge is an integral part of the Climbers as a senior and vocal leader on the court. AT LEFT: Kiara Budge, center, started playing soccer first. Her mom played soccer in college and Budge played soccer until high school. Journal photos by Alexandria Valdez

Trail: Only eat mushrooms that you can correctly identify continued from page B-2 mistaken identities can kill. No book or article, especially this little primer, ought to be considered a license to start hunting and eating wild mushrooms. Never, ever eat something of which you aren’t certain. Supermarkets and farmers markets often have chanterelles for sale. Buy some and take them with you for matching purposes. Then, go to a mushroom buyer (there are several in Dayton) for an I.D. if you do not know a mushroom hunter who can verify your catch. Use your knife to cut mushrooms at the base of the stem. Never pull up mushrooms or disturb moss and soil. Practice invisibility. Finally, obey limits and no hunting without a permit on Green Diamond land. Two best wild mushroom books: “All That the Rain Promises and More ...” by David Arora; and “The New Savory Wild Mushroom” by local author Margaret McKenny and Daniel Stuntz. Good hunting and good luck. n Mark Woytowich is a writer, photographer and video producer who lives in Potlatch. He can be reached at olympicvideoblog@gmail.com.

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A plate of freshly harvested yellow chanterelles, one of the “bounty benefits” of living in Mason County.

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EXPERIENCED ESTHETICIAN available for waxing, facials, eyelash extensions, spray tanning, special occasion makeup. Call Lindsey at Belle Vie in Lacey at 360-250-3076 for an appointment today! Mention ad for 20 percent off! (R 4/1 TFN)

ficers as established by the city, be 21 years of age at the time of hire, be a U.S. citizen who can read and write English and possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record upon hire. To apply submit a City of Shelton employment application, available at www.ci.shelton.wa.us, to City of Shelton, Attention: Civil Service Commission, 525 W. Cota Street, Shelton WA 98584. The City of Shelton is not a Social Security covered employer and participates in Medicare. Accommodations to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request. Please contact Human Resources for further information at 432-5105. The City of Shelton is an equal opportunity employer. (C 9/17) DEER CREEK store now hiring for full and part-time positions. Please apply in person at 5881 E. SR. 3, Shelton. (D 9/17-10/8) PART-TIME DENTAL Hygienist needed at Hackney Family Dentistry. Our longtime hygienist has retired and we are looking for a friendly and professional dental hygienist to start in our office one day per week. Bring resume to 1015 SE State Route 3 or email to kylehackney@ gmail.com. (H 9/17-9/24) SPC CHURCH secretary needed immediately. P/T, 12 hours/week, mornings only. $12.50/hour. Must have basic computer skills and general knowledge of office operations. Send resume to: spc.humanresources@gmail.com. See http://sheltonpres.org for the job description. (S 9/17-9/24) EXPERIENCED ROOFERS wanted, prefer a valid

driver’s license. 360-4328837 (E 9/10-10/29) CHIEF DEPUTY for Mason County Assessor’s Office $4,446 to $5,277 per month. Complete job announcement and application available at Mason County Human Resources, 411 N 5th St, Shelton or www.co.mason.wa.us. Closes 5 p.m. 9/28/2015. (M 9/10-9/24) EXPERIENCED LINE cook, days or nights. Spencer Lake Bar & Grill, Larry (360) 426-2505. (S 8/27-9/17). MASSAGE THERAPIST wanted. $35 per hour massage. Apply within, Advanced Chiropractic, 422 N. 1st St. Shelton WA. (A TFN) HIAWATHA, INC. is taking applications as of September 1st, 2015 for forklift operators, quality control personnel, and laborers for the 2015 Christmas production season. These are full-time, seasonal positions. Applications must be picked up, completed and returned, in person, at Hiawatha, Inc. at 681 East John’s Prairie Road, Shelton, WA 98584; Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. No phone calls please. (H 8/24-10/1) HIRING EXPERIENCED roofers and metal roof fabricators full-time. 791-

1201. (B 5/28 TFN) PIANIST OR ORGANIST accompaniment needed for the Shelton United Methodist Church. Accompany song team and choir on Sundays and on special days/weddings/ memorials. Monthly salary commensurate to experience. Vacation times provided. Must submit to Washington State background check. Send references and qualifications to donshipley@comcast.net (S 7/3 TFN) SHELTON HEALTH and Rehabilitation! Mason County’s BEST Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility has opportunities for a full time evening shift LPN. Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year experience in a SNF level of care. We offer a great compensation package for the right person. Please apply in person at 153 Johns Court, Shelton, WA 98584. Jeanette Simpson, RN, Director of Nursing. EOE/VA/F/M. (S 9/3-9/17) JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES. Carpenter, handyman, yard work, etc. Part-time only. Lilliwaup. 360-8775501 (mc 9/10 TFN)

FOR RENT

FREE

FREE TO first caller, large outdoor flower stand once used to sell flowers, you haul away. 426-4225. (A 9/17)

GARAGE SALES

RV SPACE for rent: covered, private front yard, next to private residence, quiet with a view. All utilities included with rent, including electric. $490 per month, 360-870-1737. (H 9/17-10/8) RENTAL DUPLEX 2 bedroom, garage, W/D, water and garbage paid, no dogs. $755 monthly, ½ mile south of Shelton, 463-1476. (L 9/17-10/8) RETAIL SPACE for rent - Shelton, great location across from Dairy Queen, 700 sq ft. $650/month (253) 590-3301. (A 9/1010/1) COMMERCIAL LAND 2+ acres on E. Johns Prairie Rd. $1,500 / mo. Lease. 206-310-5670. (S 9/1010/1) GARAGE, 1000sf with concrete floor, close to Shelton, $500/mo. 4260953 (F TFN) TWO BEDROOM duplex on Capitol Hill. One car garage, quiet area, nonsmoking unit. Rent $725/ mo., deposit $725. 7911838. (M TFN) GREAT TWO-BEDROOM townhouse, from $700 monthly. References and

FAMILY GARAGE sale, a little bit of everything, Saturday and Sunday Sept. 19, 20, 8-5. SE 1330 Cole Road. (G 9/17) MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE sale Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18th and 19th. Rain or shine, 9-4. 722 Sunset Court. Crib, bassinet, pony saddle, Avon, Wii Fit with accessories, rototiller, something for everyone. (P 9/17) GARAGE SALE 9/18-9/20 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 405 W. D. Street. Mower, picnic table, garden supplies, plants, tools, bike, bookcase, collectibles, free DVD’s, more. (S 9/17) MOVING SALE 930 E. Timberlake E. Dr. Everything must go, tools, household, miscellaneous, great bargains. Sept. 18, 19, 20, Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-4, Sunday 10-3. (W 9/17) DO-GOODERS: we want your salable donations! Tax deductible, benefits local seniors. Nifty Thrifty 826 W. Railroad, 4270858. (N 9/17)

Fir Tree Park Apartments

360-426-5666 / 614 N 4th St Shelton WA 98584 **62+ Senior Community** ***Accepting wait list applications for residency. Rental assistance may be available.*** Professionally managed by PPM, LLC

19113

Water, sewer, and garbage is included in monthly rent. In the community, we offer a big screen TV with cable access, monthly birthday potluck lunches, park-like setting, garden areas, 2 onsite laundry rooms to our residents. We are located within walking distance from shopping, library, and downtown Shelton.

About the 2 types of Classifieds Classified Reader Ads — OR — Classified Display Ads FIRST TWO words are No word limit, display ads capitalized. For 20 words or are sold by the column inch. less, $10.35 per week. 15¢ per Minimum size 2 column word over 20. If the ad runs (3.23" wide) x 2" tall is $40.00 unchanged for 3 weeks, the per week. Many larger sizes 4th week is free. No frames, are available. Logos, art & art or logos in reader ads. photos welcome.

(360) 426-4412

227 W. Cota Shelton, WA 98584 Open 8-5 Mon.-Fri. www.masoncounty.com

JOURNAL MASON COUNTY

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HELP WANTED THE CITY of Shelton Police Dept. is seeking a Lateral Police Officer. Salary $4,778.73 - $5,532.54 per month based on experience. Police officers are involved in all aspects of law enforcement including patrol and traffic enforcement, crime and accident prevention and investigation and providing general assistance to the public. They respond to citizen requests and complaints of a diverse nature. Work involves an element of danger and police officers will be expected to exercise judgment in responding to emergencies and performing law enforcement duties. The position requires employment for at least 24 of the last 36 months in a full-time, paid, commissioned position in a civilian law enforcement agency, employment with your current or most recent public safety employer for no less than 12 consecutive months in the classification for which application is being made and must have successfully completed the probationary period with that employer, ability to prove successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission basic law enforcement academy or its equivalent, earned a GED or high school diploma, ability to meet physical, medical and background standards for police of-

Registered Nurses. Full and Part time

PLACE AN AD in the Journal Classified section to buy or sell. $$$$$ Call 426-4412.

FAMILY CRIB MISSING! HELP us find our antique 1960s oak canopy crib sold at auction in storage unit in Elma. Mother-inlaw had a stroke, then brain surgery. Storage bill slipped our mind and unit got sold. We would like the opportunity to buy back this crib! Two generations have grown up in the crib. New baby on the way and we need this family heirloom! Please call: (360) 402-5662

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MT OLIVE Lutheran has childcare openings! Preschool included. 2 1/2 years - 12 years. Licensed, reasonable prices. DSHS accepted. Call now! 4273165. (D 4/1 TFN)

HELP WANTED Director of Social Services FT

Shelton H/R “4” STAR Medicare facility

Shelton Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a full time Director of Social Services for our 76 bed SNF.

Modern, Air conditioned, clean

Qualified candidates will possess a degree in Human Services field and have at least one (2) year in a SNF/Assisted living setting

Dedicated TEAM of coworkers

Deadline for resume and letter of interest is 8-22-15 at 5pm SHR 153 Johns Court, Shelton, WA 98584.

Sign on bonus of $5,000 Please apply in person at 153 Johns Court, Shelton, WA 98584 EOE/VA/M/F

Shelton Health and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/VA/M/F

Please apply in person at 153 Johns Court, Shelton, WA 98584 EOE/VA/M/F

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FIREWOOD: SEASONED fir 16-18” $200 delivered, 427-2770. (P 9/10-9/17)

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CHILD CARE

FOR SALE

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MORTGAGES

PERSONALS

REAL ESTATE

CASH AVAILABLE! Real Estate or contract loans. Local, private, fast (360) 491-5463. (J 5/1 TFN)

SINCERE DIVORCED white male, 60s, retired veteran, in good health, wishes to meet sincere retired female for lifetime commitment. Must be serious and sincere. Call Mike (360) 669-6784. (G 9/1024)

CLEARED LOT in Timber Lakes: nice, mowed, water hydrant, driveway culvert already installed. $9,900, 870-1737. (H 9/17-10/8)

MUSIC WE NOW have band instrument rentals (to own) and sales. We also offer special discounts on special orders. Shelton Music 360-358-8298 sheltonmusicllc@gmail.com (M TFN) LIVE CELLO solos make your event special. From Bach to the Beatles. Reasonable rates, call Dave (360) 490-4695. (D 4/1 TFN)

PETS JACK RUSSELL, 6 years old. Good dog, great with kids. She needs a new family. 426-1466. (H 9/1010/1) KITTEN RESCUE of Mason County. Cats and kittens available to indoor only homes. Website kittenresq.net, contact 360-5840594 or 360-426-2455. (K 5/23 TFN)

SPORTING GOODS GUN AND KNIFE show, Sept. 19-20 at the Tacoma Dome. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.- 4p.m. Admission $10.00 (503) 363-9564, wesknodelgunshows.com. (K 9/10-9/17)

WANT TO RENT SENIOR MAN wants to rent room in Shelton area. 350-6832. (R 9/17)

Put a subscription to the Journal in his suitcase!

Jour nal Mason County

BUSINESS & Service Directory

Owned & operated by original owner Rob Bertolani & son Sean

Misty Herrera (360) 229-8300 thewaterfrontwindows@gmail.com

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QUEEN ANNE’S Landscaping, 100% green. We do it all thoughtfully and faster now. Design, reorganizing, staging. Licensed, (QUEENAL0160T) bonded, insured. 426-4598. (P 6/25 TFN)

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JOEL’S LANDSCAPING full yard maintenance, paver flagstone patios, rock block retaining walls, sod, sprinklers, fences, installation and brush clearing. Year round services JOELSL938N7 (360) 4321900 free estimates. (6/4-8/20)

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JAY BUTTLES’

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(360) 426-4663

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Need Alterations?

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(360)

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE IS #60128-22719-NJ-WA APN #320195217005, 320195217003 & 320195217002 Title #8432911 Reference Number: 1841401 Abbreviated Legal: PTN OF LOTS 2-3 AND ALL OF LOTS 5-8, BLOCK 17, DAVID SHELTONS 2ND ADDN Grantor: Alvin B White as his sole and separate property Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS’), as designated nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASURY BANK, N.A. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice in pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homewownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web Site: http:// www.hud.gove/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm ?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filt erSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web Site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on October 16, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Mason County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 419 N. 4th, Shelton, WA 98584 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Mason, State of Washington, to-wit: THAT PART OF LOT 2 AND THE EAST 16 FEET OF THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 3 LYING SOUTHERLY OF SIMPSON LOGGING COMPANY RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY AND ALL OF LOTS 5- 8, INCLUSTVE, IN BLOCK 17 OF DAVID SHELTON’S SECOND ADDITION TO SHELTON, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME I OF PLATS AT PAGE(S) 3 IN MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 320195217005, 320195217003 & 320195217002 More commonly known as: 222 S 10th St, Shelton, WA 98584 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 25, 2005, recorded June 30, 2005, under Auditors File No. 1841401, records of Mason County, Washington, from Alvin B White as his sole and separate property, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, A DIVISION OF TREASURY BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Christiana Trust, a division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Trust 3 under an Assignment recorded on March 18, 2014 under Auditors File 2022231 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Mason County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/ or other defaults: Payments $15,713.89 Interest Due $29,082.54 Escrow Payment $17,761.12 Grand Total $62,557.55 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $134,941.44, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 16, 2015. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by October 5, 2015 (II days before the

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PUBLIC NOTICES

sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before October 5, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustees fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after October 5, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Unknown Spouse of Alvin B. White 222 S 10th St Shelton, WA 98584 Alvin B White 222 S 10th St Shelton, WA 98584 Alvin B White 18516 HAVEN CT. NE POULSBO, WA 98370 by both first-class and certified mail on January 27, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsf.com or call the automated sales line at: 888-988-6736. Dated: June 8, 2015 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Tayln Schalow, Authorized Signatory 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone 1-855-676-9686 TAC: 977887 PUB: 9/17/15, 10/08/15 8144 September 17, October 8 2t

civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web Site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on October 16, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Mason County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 419 N. 4th, Shelton, WA 98584 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Mason, State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK 39, ALLYN AS RECORDED IN VOLUME I OF PLATS, PAGE 17, RECORDS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 122205039006 More commonly known as: 391 L Sullivan Street, Allyn, WA 98524 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 17, 2007, recorded May 29, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 1897182 and rerecorded on June I 8, 2007 under Recording No. 1898809, records of Mason County, Washington, from Tina M. Esler. an unmarried individual, as Grantor, to LAND TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES BANK as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC under an Assignment recorded on May 7, 2013 under Auditor’s File 2007840 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Mason County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $2,894. 11 Late Charges $183.28 Escrow Advances $215.51 Property Inspection Fees $196.00 Suspense Balance $1.89 Interest Due $10,568.93 Escrow Payment $3.718.61 Grand Total $17,774.55 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $ 199,511.21, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as arc provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 16, 2015. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by October 5, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before October 5, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustees fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after October 5, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Unknown Spouse of Tina M. Esler 391 E Sullivan Street Allyn, WA 98524 Unknown Spouse of Tina M. Esler 1937 Price Road Bremerton, WA 98312 Unknown Spouse of Tina M. Esler PO Box 3327 Belfair, WA 98528-3327 Unknown Spouse of Tina M. Esler PO Box 38 Allyn, WA 98524-0038 Tina M. Esler 391 E Sullivan Street Allyn, WA 98524 Tina M. Esler 1937 Price Road Bremerton, WA 98312 Tina M. Esler PO Box 3327 Belfair, WA 98528-3327 Tina M. Esler PO Box 38 Allyn, WA 98524-0038 by both first-class and certified mail on February 9, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper

grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants, After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsfcom or call the automated sales line at: 888-988-6736. Dated: June 10, 2015 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Monique Patzer, Authorized Signatory 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone 1-855-676-9686 TAC: 977892 PUB: 9/17/15, 10/08/15 8143 September 17, October 8 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE TS #60128-22782-NJ-WA APN #122205039006 Title #8460232 Reference Number: 1897182 an re-recorded on 6/18/2007 under Recording No. 1898809 Abbreviated Legal: LOTS 5, 6 AND 7, BLOCK 39 ALLYN, VOL 1, PG 17 Grantor: Tina M. Esler, an unmarried individual Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES BANKNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your Situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homewownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web Site: http://www.hud.gove/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search& searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide

PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS CITACION (Paternidad-Custodia y Manutencion) (Parentage-Custody and Support) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Virgilio Juan Gervaclo-Montejo AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea Ia informacion a continu acion y en Ia pagina siguiente. Petitioner’s name: Paulina Gonzalez-Castaned a El nombre del demandante: You have-30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees. and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local bar association. NOTICE: The restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. FOR COURT USE ONLY (SOLO PARA USO DE LA CORTE) Case Number RID 1501764 SUPERIOR COUrT APR 2 9 2015 1. The name and address of the court are: (EI nombre y direcci6n de Ia corte son:) Superior Court of California County of Riverside 4175 Main Street Riverside, CA 92501 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: (EI nombre, Ia direcci6n y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante sino tiene abogado, son:) Fernando J. Vigil, Esq. 2440 S. Vineyard Ave. Suite A Ontario, CA 91761 Date (Fecha): April 29, 2015 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) • Deputy (Asistente) SUMMONS Tiene 30 d/as de calendario despues de habir recibido Ia entrega legal de esta Citaci6n y Petici6n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario iJ=L-220 o FL-270) ·tmte Ia corte y efectuar Ia entrega legal de una copia a/ demandante. Una carla o 1/amada telef6nica o una audiencia de Ia corte no basta para protegerto. Sino presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, Ia corte puede dar 6rdenes que afecten Ia custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien /e puede ordenar que ~ague manutenci6n de los hijos, y honorarios y costas legales. Para asesoramiento legal, p6ngase en contacto de inmediato con u abogado. Puede obtener informaci6n para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las, Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org), o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. AVISO: La 6rden de proteccion que aparecen en Ia pagina 2 continuara en vigencia en cuanto a cada parte hasta que se emita un fallo final, se despida Ia petici6n o Ia corte de otras 6rdenes. Cualquie agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas orden puede hacerta acatar en cualquier Iugar de California. EXENCI6N DE CUOTAS: Sino puede pagar Ia cuota de presentaci6n, pida a/ secretario un formulario de exenci6n de cuotas. La corte pued ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de Ia corte previamente exentos a petici6n de usted o de Ia otra parte. 8118 September 3, 10, 17, 24 4t

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PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF THURSTON In the Matter of the Estate of NO. 10-4-00420-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TODD W. NELSON, RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030 Deceased SS#***-**5782 The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FILING WITH THE COURT: DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 3, 2015 Personal Representative c/o N. Joseph Lynch, WSBA #7481 Address: 1800 Cooper Pt. Road SW Building #3 Olympia, WA 98502 Telephone: 360/357-7903 8119 September 3, 10, 17 3t

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing for Adoption of the 2016 Budget Pursuant to RCW 53.35.010, RCW 53.35.020 and RCW 53.35.030 The Port of Shelton Commission has prepared a preliminary budget and will meet on October 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Administrative office of the Port of Shelton, 21 W. Sanderson Way, Shelton, WA 98584, for the purpose of adopting its final operating and capital budget for the year 2016. Testimony will be

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taken by the Port Commission prior to final action on the budget and the Public is invited to the hearing. The budget narrative may be viewed on the Port of Shelton website by going to www.portofshelton.com 8141 September 17, October 8 2t

Certificate of Documentation Preparation. You are required to truthfully complete this certificate regarding the document you are filing with the court. Check all the boxes and complete all the blanks that apply: I selected this document for myself and I completed it without paid assistance. I certify this is a true copy Jon D. Nicholson 4071 SE Whiteson Rd. McMinnville Oregon 97128 NOTICE OF STATUTORY RESTRAINING ORDER PREVENTING THE DISSIPATION OF ASSESTS IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTIONS TO THE PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT: REVIEW THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. BOTH PARTIES MUST OBEY EACH PROVISION OF THIS ORDER TO AVOID VIOLATION OF THE LAW. SEE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS TO A HEARING BELOW: PURSUANT TO ORS 107.093 AND UTCR 8.080, Petitioner and Respondent are restrained from: (1) Canceling, Modifying, terminating or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums any policy of health insurance, homeowner or renter insurance or automobile insurance that one party maintains to provide coverage for the other party or a minor child of the parties, or any life insurance policy that names either of the parties or a minor child of the parties as a beneficiary. (2) Changing beneficiaries or covered parties under any policy of health insurance, homeowner or renter insurance or automobile insurance that one party maintains to provide coverage for the other party or minor child of the parties, or any life insurance policy. (3) Tran sferring,encumbering,concealing, or disposing of property in which the other party has an interest, in any manner, without written

consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for necessities of life. (A) Paragraph (3) does not apply to payment by either party of: (I) Attorney fees in this action;(ii) Real estate and Income taxes; (iii) Mental health therapy expenses for either party or minor child of the parties; or (iv) Expenses necessary to provide for the safety and welfare of a party or minor child of the parties. (4) Making extraordinary expenditures to the other party. (A) Paragraph (4) does not apply to payment by either party of expenses necessary to provide for the safety and welfare of a party or a minor child of the parties. AFTER FILING OF THE PETITION, THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON SERVICE OF THE SUMMONS AND PETITION UPON THE RESPONDENT. IT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL A FINAL DECREE OR JUDGMENT IS ISSUED, UNTIL THE PETITION IS DISMISSED, OR UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. PETITIONER’S/RESPONDENT’S RIGHT TO REQUEST A HEARING Either petitioner or respondent may request a hearing to apply for further temporary orders, or to modify or revoke one or more terms of the automatic mutual restraining order, by filing with the court the Request for Hearing form specified in Form 8.080.2 in the UTCR Appendix of forms. 8139 September 17, 24 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS:DOMESTIC RELATIONS SUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF YAMHILL In the matter of the marriage of: Jon D. Nicholson, Petitioner and Jennifer C. Whalen, Respondent Case#15DR1075 TO: Jennifer Whalen, Respondent. Home address 51 NE Barbara Blvd. Blefair ,WA 98528 The petitioner has filed a petition asking for: Dissolution of marriage and related relief. If you do not file the appropriate legal paper with the court in the time required (see below), your spouse/partner may ask the court for judgment against you that orders the relief requested NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “Response” or “Motion”. Response forms may be available through the court located at: 535 NE 5th St, McMinnville, OR 97128. This response must be filed with the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and you must show that the petitioner’s attorney (or the Petitioner if he/she does not have an attorney) was served with the copy of the “Response” or “Motion”. The location to file your response is at the court address indicated above. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www,oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503)684-3763 (in the Portland metro area) or toll free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If special accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is needed, please contact your local court house at the address above; telephone number.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS (60 DAYS) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR MASON COUNTY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC dba CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, a limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LESTER WHITE, a deceased individual and trustee of THE WHITE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED JULY 27, 2000; VERNICE E. WHITE, TRUSTEE, OR HER SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE WHITE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED JULY 27, 2000, an individual; Julián Castro, solely in his capacity as Secretary for UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, and ROES 1 through 10, inclusive. Defendants. CASE NO.: 15-200193-4 DEPT. NO.: SUMMONS (60 DAYS) THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT(S) ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LESTER WHITE, a deceased individual and trustee of THE WHITE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED JULY 27, 2000; VERNICE E. WHITE, TRUSTEE, OR HER SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE WHITE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED JULY 27, 2000, an individual: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 17th day of September, 2015, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC dba CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, a limited liability company, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This is a Complaint for Judicial Foreclosure of Deed of Trust. DATED: September 4, 2015 LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE By: Benjamin D. Petiprin, WSBA# 46071 Attorneys for Plaintiff 1100 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 100 Seattle, Washington 98109 206-866-5345 8137 September 17, 24, October 1, 8 4t

PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 9213.20001 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Our Community Credit Union Grantee: Shirley A Spring and the heirs of Stephen S Spring, deceased Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 1931349 Tax Parcel ID No.: 32025-21-90040 Abbreviated Legal: LOTS 1-4, SHORT PLAT NO. 2553, AF NO. 603471 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa. gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&s earchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On October 16, 2015, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Mason County Courthouse, Corner of 4th St. and Alder St. in the City of Shelton, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Mason, State of Washington: Parcel 1: Lot(s) 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Short Plat No. 2553, recorded February 22, 1995, under Auditor’s File No. 603471, being a portion of the Northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 20 North, Range 3 West, W.M., in Mason County, Washington. Excepting therefrom that certain manufactured home located on said premises. Parcel 2: An easement for ingress, egress, drainage and utilities over, under and across a strip of land as described and delineated in

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Short Plat No. 2553, recorded February 22, 1995 under Auditor’s File No. 603471, being a portion of the Northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 20 North, Range 3 West, W.M., in Mason County, Washington. Commonly known as: 11 Southeast Channel Point Road Shelton, WA 98684 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/25/08, recorded on 12/01/08, under Auditor’s File No. 1931349, records of Mason County, Washington, from Stephen S Spring and Shirley A Spring, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Trustee Services Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Our Community Federal Credit Union, as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/08/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $7,710.00 Late Charges $0.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $1,324.74 Total Arrearage $9,034.74 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $450.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $67.32 Recording Costs $34.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $631.32 Total Amount Due: $9,666.06 IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $97,760.50, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/05/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 16, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS The Estate of Stephen S Spring, deceased 11 Southeast Channel Point Road Shelton, WA 98684 The Estate of Stephen S Spring, deceased 710 Flinstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 Shirley Spring aka Shirley A Spring 11 Southeast Channel Point Road Shelton, WA 98684 Shirley Spring aka Shirley A Spring 710 Flinstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Shirley Spring aka Shirley A Spring 11 Southeast Channel Point Road Shelton, WA 98684 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Shirley Spring aka Shirley A Spring 710 Flinstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Stephen S Spring, deceased 710 Flinstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Stephen S Spring, deceased 11 Southeast Channel Point Road Shelton, WA 98684 Shirley Spring aka Shirley A Spring 979 North Flintstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner Shirley Spring aka Shirley A Spring 979 North Flintstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Stephen S Spring, deceased 979 North Flintstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 The Estate of Stephen S Spring, deceased 979 North Flinstone Drive Camano Island, WA 98282 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/07/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/08/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below,

will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www. northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Nanci Lambert (425) 586-1900. Spring, Stephen S and Shirley A (TS# 9213.20001) 1002.280276-File No. 8132 September 17, October 8 2t

supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/08/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $20,697.41 Late Charges $148.68 Total Arrearage $20,846.09 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $600.00 Title Report $705.18 Statutory Mailings $22.44 Recording Costs $16.00 Postings $80.00 Total Costs $1,423.62 Total Amount Due: $22,269.71 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $165,385.67, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 01/01/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 16, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Amber D. Robertson 251 East Merioneth Road Shelton, WA 98584 Amber D. Robertson 251 East Merionrth Road Shelton, WA 98584 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Amber D. Robertson 251 East Merioneth Road Shelton, WA 98584 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Amber D. Robertson 251 East Merionrth Road Shelton, WA 98584 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/07/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/08/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www. northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Neang Avila (425) 586-1900. ROBERTSON, AMBER D. (TS# 7023.113550) 1002.280288-File No. 8133 September 17, October 8 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 7023.113550 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Amber D. Robertson, a single person Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 1950672 Tax Parcel ID No.: 32122-50-00468 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 468, LAKE LIMERICK DIV. NO. 3, VOL. 6, PG. 118-128; MASON CO., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa. gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&s earchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On October 16, 2015, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Mason County Courthouse, Corner of 4th St. and Alder St. in the City of Shelton, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of MASON, State of Washington: Lot 468, Lake Limerick Division No. 3, Volume 6, Pages 118 to 128, both inclusive, records of Mason County, Washington. Commonly known as: 251 East Merioneth Road Shelton, WA 98584 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/09/09, recorded on 12/17/09, under Auditor’s File No. 1950672, records of MASON County, Washington, from Amber D. Robertson, an unmarried individual, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, a California Corp., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Homestreet Bank, a Washington State Chartered Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homestreet Bank, a Washington State Chartered Savings Bank to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2023290. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice and Summons by Publication SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF MASON JUVENILE COURT Dependency of: MIAHKOTA SANCHEZ-TRUSTY D.O.B.: 05/10/10 No: 15-7-00104-5 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency) (SMPB)(Optional Use) To: EDULIO SANCHEZMEDINA, Legal Father A Dependency Petition was filed on June 23, 2015; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Mason County Superior Court, 419 N. 4th Street, Shelton, Washington 98584. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 360-432-2050 or 1-888283-2634. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/ DPY.aspx. Dated: 8/27/2015, by Ginger Brooks, Mason County Clerk. 8130 September 10, 17, 24 3t

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice and Summons by Publication SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF MASON JUVENILE COURT Dependency of: NOAH ROWEN D.O.B.: 03/23/2001 SIERRA ROWEN D.O.B.: 06/15/1999 No: 15-7-00110-0 15-7-00111-8 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency) (SMPB) (Optional Use) To: UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL, Father A Dependency Petition was filed on June 26, 2015; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Mason County Superior Court, 419 N. 4th Street, Shelton, Washington 98584. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 360-432-2050 or 1-888283-2634. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/ DPY.aspx. Dated: 8/27/2015, by Ginger Brooks, Mason County Clerk. 8129 September 10, 17, 24 3t

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTONCHAPTER 61.24, ET. SEQ. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE: AS THE RESULT OF AN ORDER ENTERED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, YOU MAY NOT BE PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNPAID BALANCE OF THE BELOW REFERENCED LOAN. HOWEVER, THE BENEFICIARY RETAINS A DEED OF TRUST DESCRIBED BELOW WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORECLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE

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WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. NOTICE: IF YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE TO PAY THIS OBLIGATION BY REASON OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THEN THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BUT IS INTENDED ONLY TO RELAY INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR DEED OF TRUST. TO: Dennie L. Bowers; to any occupants of the property; and to all other persons or entities claiming an interest in the subject property. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: •The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm OR http://www.wshfc.org/buyers/counseling.htm • United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Local counseling agencies in Washington:http://www. hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webLis tAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc • The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on October 16, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock, MASON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, in the City of SHELTON, MASON COUNTY, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Mason, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL 1: LOT 4 OF SHORT PLAT NO. 1467, RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1984, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 433865, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M., IN MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS A STRIP OF LAND AS DESCRIBED AND DELINEATED IN SHORT PLAT NO. 1467, RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 1984, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 433865 AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 382739, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M., IN MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures.(commonly known as 76 E. Fox Run Lane, Grapeview,

WA 98546TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER: 22113-7690094. Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated the 20th day of July, 2005, recorded the 22nd day of July, 2005, in the mortgage records of Mason County, under Auditor’s File No. 1843355, records of Mason County, Washington, from Dennie L. Bowers, a single person, whose address is 76 E. Fox Run Lane, Grapeview, WA 98546, as Grantor, to RURAL DEVELOPMENT/ USDA, ACTING THROUGH THE STATE DIRECTOR OF RURAL DEVELMT. FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN OLYMPIA, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of United States of America acting through the Rural Housing service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, whose address is Rural Housing Service, c/o Centralized Servicing Center, United States Department of Agriculture, PO Box 66889, St. Louis, Missouri 63166, as Beneficiary. Jerome Froland, P.S. DBA Alder Lynn Law Office was appointed Successor Trustee, under Mason County Auditors File No. 2038439. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: - Failure to make monthly payments of principal and interest beginning with the payment due 5/20/2013- 21 Payments of $808.41 /month $ 16,976.61 -4 Payments of $909.54 /month $ 3,638.1 - Failure to make monthly escrow payments beginning with the payment due 5/20/2013 4 Payments of $162.53/month $ 21 Payments of $163.54 $ 650.12 3,434.34 Fees and Late charges $2,096.54 Total Amount in default, excluding Real Property Taxes:$ 26,795.77 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $138,180.89, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from July 22, 2005 and other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on October 16, 2015. The Default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by October 5, 2015 (11 Days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before October 5, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after October 5, 2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded Junior Lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI.A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: DENNIE L. BOWERS 76 E. FOX RUN LANE GRAPEVIEW, WA 98546 DENNIE L. BOWERS 121 E. BLUE HERON RST BELFAIR, WA 98528-9148 CURRENT OCCUPANT 76 E. FOX RUN LANE GRAPEVIEW, WA 98546 DENNIE L. BOWERS 11598 SW CARTER AVE. PORT ORCHARD, WA 98367 By both first class and either registered or certified mail on April 15, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on April 19, 2015, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by through or under the

Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the Owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: May 29, 2015 /s/Jerome A. Froland Trustee: Jerome A. Froland, WSBA 14916 Address: P.O. Box 1312, Mill Creek WA 98082 Telephone: 425-778-5297 8142 September 17, October 8 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF MASON JUVENILE COURT In re the Welfare of: BABY GIRL OLSEN D.O.B.: 02/15/15 No: 15-7-00095-2 Notice and Summons by Publication (Termination) (SMPB) (Optional Use) To: UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER NATAUSHA OLSEN, Mother A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on June 11, 2015; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 15, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Mason County Superior Court, 419 N. 4th Street, Shelton, Washington 98584. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order in your absence terminating your parental rights. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call DSHS at 360-432-2050 or 1-888-283-2634. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/TRM. aspx. Dated:8/27/2015 by Ginger Brooks, Mason County Clerk. 8128 September 10, 17, 24 3t

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE The Board of Mason County Commissioners has declared the following vehicles as surplus and will be disposed of at public auction. Vehicle List: #253 2004 F-250 Pickup cab & chassis Mileage: 231,737 #42 2006 Crown Victoria Mileage: 163,000 #301 1987 5-7 yd Dump Truck Mileage: 223,350 #177 1999 S-10 Blazer Mileage: 162,590 #425 1988 Camel Vac-Trk Mileage: 84,119 #406 1992 Mack Dump truck Mileage: 264,465 #942 Sander (#301) The above items will be sold by Washington State Surplus Programs, 7511 New Market Street, Tumwater, WA 98512; Phone: (360) 753-3508. Sale normally will be on www.publicsurplus.com and Washington State Surplus web site: www.ga.wa.gov/ surplus Dated this 1 day of September, 2015 Mason County Board of Commissioners 8125 September 10, 17 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF THURSTON In Re the Estate of BREANNA RENEE ATWELL, Deceased. NO. 15-4-00599-0 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in Section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: September 3, 2015 Personal Representative: Melissa Hernandez Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack W. Hanemann Address for Mailing or Service: Jack W. Hanemann Attorneys at Law 2120 State Ave. N.E., Suite 101 Olympia, WA 98506 8114 September 3, 10, 17 3t

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE TS #60432-00327-NJ-WA APN #321344290041 Title #8417708 Reference Number: 1968855 Abbreviated Legal: SP #2446 Lot 1 AFN 589693 (PTN NW 1/4 Sec ‘/4 Sec 34 TWP 21N R3W, WM) NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home, See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post purchase counselors foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web Site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfhlhcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&sear chstate=WA& filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on September 25, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at MASON County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 419 N. 4th, Shelton, WA 98584 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Mason, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 1 OF SHORT PLAT NO. 2446, RECORDED JUNE 15, 1994, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 589693, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, W.M., RECORDS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON.PARCEL B: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES AS DESCRIBED AND DELINEATED IN SHORT PLAT NO. 2446, RECORDED JUNE 15, 1994, UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO. 589693, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, W.M., RECORDS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ANY PORTION OF SAID EASEMENT OVER SAID LOT 1. APN: 321344290041 More commonly known as: 90 EAST KATHRYN CT, Shelton, WA 98584 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated December 27, 2010, recorded January 18, 2011, under Auditors File No. 1968855, records of Mason County, Washington, from FREDERICK E CARTWRIGHT and JUDY CARTWRIGHT, husband and wife, as Grantor, to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mortgage Investors Corporation as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Mortgage Investors Corporation, under an Assignment recorded on April 10, 2014 under Auditor’s File 2023147 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Mason County, Washington, in which the beneficial interest was assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments Late Charges $27,075.03 $984.63 Corporate Advances $4,940.64Grand Total $33,000.30 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $272,550.87, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum-

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brances on September 25, 2015. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by September 14, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before September 14, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustees fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after September 14, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/ or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: FREDERICK CARTWRIGHT 90 EAST KATHRYN CT Shelton, WA 98584 FREDERICK CARTWRIGHT 91 E. KATHRYN COURT SHELTON, WA 98584 FREDERICK CARTWRIGHT C/O BRIAN MICHAEL BARNES, POPE, HOUSER & BARNES, PLL 1605 COOPER POINT RD NW OLYMPIA, WA 98502 JUDY CARTWRIGHT 90 EAST KATHRYN CT Shelton, WA 98584 JUDY CARTWRIGHT 91 E. KATHRYN COURT SHELTON, WA 98584 JUDY CARTWRIGHT C/O JEANETTE WHITCOMB BOOTHE PO BOX 1417 SHELTON, WA 98584 by both first-class and certified mail on June 11, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.Dated: May 20, 2015 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Monique Patzer, Authorized Signatory 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104 TAC: 976315 PUB: 8/27/15, 9/16/15 8105 August 27, September 17 2t

VOLUME 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 39, RECORDS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL NO: 32020-50-23905 SITE ADDRESS: 1822 BOUNDARY ST, SHELTON WA 98584 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 am Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Place: Main Entrance of Mason County Courthouse, 419 N Fourth Street The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $175,235.78, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the sheriff at the address stated below: SHERIFF CASEY SALISBURY MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: Angel Evans, Authorized Deputy PO Box 1037, Shelton, Washington 98584 (360)427-9670 8096 September 10, 17, 24, October 1 4t

for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 05/15/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $17,908.90 Late Charges $233.82 Lender’s Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $18,142.72 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $810.00 Title Report $733.05 Statutory Mailings $44.88 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,667.93 Total Amount Due: $19,810.65 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $232,154.49, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 07/01/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on September 25, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 09/14/15 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 09/14/15 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 09/14/15 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Greg Carlson 211 East Sterling #C7 Allyn, WA 98524 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Greg Carlson 211 East Sterling #C7 Allyn, WA 98524 Greg Carlson P.O. Box 1522 Allyn, WA 98524-1522 Unknown Spouse and/ or Domestic Partner of Greg Carlson P.O. Box 1522 Allyn, WA 98524-1522 Greg Carlson 211 East Sterling Allyn, WA 98524 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Greg Carlson 211 East Sterling Allyn, WA 98524 Greg Carlson 211 East Sterling Drive Condominium C7 Allyn, WA 98524 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Greg Carlson 211 East Sterling Drive Condominium C7 Allyn, WA 98524 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/13/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/13/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www. northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 5861900. Carlson, Greg (TS# 7023.112503) 1002.279630-File No. 8088 August 27, September 17 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF MASON MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF DANIEL W. DEUYOUR; LAURIE E. DEUYOUR; DESIREE DEUYOUR; NICK DEUYOUR; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL W. DEUYOUR; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AND ALSO, ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN Defendant. SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Case No.: 14 2 285 1 TO: ESTATE OF DANIEL W. DEUYOUR The Superior Court of Mason County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Mason County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. If developed, the property address is: LOT 3 OF CITY SHORT PLAT NO. 97-71, RECORDED ON JUNE 13, 1997, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 648039, AND BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 23, HILLCREST ADDITION TO SHELTON, AS RECORDED IN

PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 7023.112503 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Grantee: Greg Carlson, as his separate property Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 1894171 Tax Parcel ID No.: 12218 51 00007 Abbreviated Legal: Unit 7, Bldg C, Glenallyn Ridge, a Condo - Phase III, V/P 1/19, Mason Co, WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searc h&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On September 25, 2015, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Mason County Courthouse, Corner of 4th St. and Alder St. in the City of Shelton, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of MASON, State of Washington: Unit Seven (7), Glenallyn Ridge, a Condominium ? Phase Three, Volume 1 of Condominiums, Pages 19 to 23, both inclusive, Records of Mason County, Washington. Together with the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the Condominium appurtenant to said Unit, and together with those limited common areas and facilities appurtenant thereto, all as described in Declaration and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Reservations for Glenallyn Ridge, a Condominium, recorded August 21, 2006, Auditor’s File No. 1875759, as amended in instruments recorded September 22, 2006, Auditor’s File No. 1878439, recorded December 22, 2006, Auditor’s File No. 1885691, and recorded March 6, 2008, Auditor’s File No. 1890758. More Accurately Described As follows: Unit 7 in Building C of Glenallyn Ridge, a Condominium - Phase Three according to the Declaration thereof under Auditor’s File No. 1885690, in Volume 1 of Condominiums, Pages 19-23, Records of Mason County, Washington. Commonly known as: 211 East Sterling #C7 Allyn, WA 98524 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/16/07, recorded on 04/17/07, under Auditor’s File No. 1894171, records of MASON County, Washington, from Greg Carlson, a single person, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-15-663714-SW APN No.: 12119-5500004 Title Order No.: 150071863-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): CAROLYN I FABRICK, KENTON RONALD PETER Deed of Trust Grantee(s): WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 1782380 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 10/16/2015 , at 10:00 AM at the main entrance to the Mason County Courthouse, 419 N 4th, Shelton, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of MASON, State of Washington, to-wit: The land referred to in this Commitment is described as follows: Real property in the County of Mason, State of Washington, described as follows: Lot 4, Harstene Pointe Addition 8, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 9 of Plats, pages 50 and 51, records of Mason County, Washington More commonly known as: 194 E CUTTY SARK DR, SHELTON, WA 98584 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/13/2003, recorded 5/23/2003, under 1782380 records of MASON County, Washington , from CAROLYN I. FABRICK AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE , as Grantor(s), to H AND L SERVICES, INC. , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. . II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the follo wing amounts which are now in arrears: $32,719.57 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $28,918.67 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 12/1/2011 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 10/16/2015 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 10/5/2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/5/2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 10/5/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME CAROLYN I. FABRICK AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE ADDRESS 194 E CUTTY SARK DR, SHELTON, WA 98584 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 5/7/2015 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants

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who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www. hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webLis tAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 6/12/2105 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 9250241 Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http:// wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-15-663714-SW IDSPub #0084747 9/17/2015 10/8/2015 7838 September 17, October 8 2t

its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to MIDFIRST BANK . II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $29,183.47 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $88,160.23 , together with interest as provided in the Note from the 11/1/2012 , and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 9/25/2015 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/14/2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 9/14/2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 9/14/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address( es ): NAME KATHY J. RILEY, AN UNMARRIED PERSON ADDRESS 2060 E. TRAILS END DRIVE, BELFAIR, WA 98528 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 3/2/2015 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&search state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This

shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 5/26/2015 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Lauren Esquivel, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-13587427-SH IDSPub #0083811 8/27/2015 9/17/2015 7994 August 27, September 17 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-13-587427-SH APN No.: 22223 51 04031 Title Order No.: 130152627-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): KATHY J. RILEY Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 1813606 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 9/25/2015 , at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 419 N. 4th, Shelton, WA 98584 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of MASON, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 31, BLOCK 4, TRAILS END DIVISION NO. 2, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 60-67, RECORDS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 2060 E. TRAILS END DRIVE, BELFAIR, WA 98528 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/16/2004, recorded 6/24/2004, under 1813606 records of MASON County, Washington , from KATHY J. RILEY, AN UNMARRIED PERSON , as Grantor(s), to LAND TITLE , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION (or by

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF MASON MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF DANIEL W. DEUYOUR; LAURIE E. DEUYOUR; DESIREE DEUYOUR; NICK DEUYOUR; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL W. DEUYOUR; DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AND ALSO, ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN Defendant SHERIFF’S NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Case No.: 14 2 285 1 TO: ESTATE OF DANIEL W. DEUYOUR JUDGMENT DEBTOR (S) A writ of execution has been issued in the above captioned case, directed to the Sheriff of Mason County, commanding the sheriff as follows: WHEREAS, a Judgment of Foreclosure was entered and docketed in this case on June 1, 2015. The Judgment was entered in favor of the Judgment Creditor: MIDFIRST BANK; against ESTATE OF DANIEL W. DEUYOUR (in rem), with a money award in the amount of $175,235.78, plus post judgment interest at the rate of 6.250% per annum from June 1, 2015 to date of sale, with a per diem of $30.00, and whereas said judgment is a foreclosure without deficiency judgment, zero month redemption period. NOW, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, you are hereby commanded to sell, in the manner prescribed by law for the sale of real property on execution (subject to redemption of 0 months), all of the interest that the Defendant had on December 3, 2007, the date of the Deed of Trust, and also the interest that the Defendant had thereafter acquired, in the real property described as follows: LOT 3 OF CITY SHORT PLAT NO. 97-71, RECORDED ON JUNE 13, 1997, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 648039, AND BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 23, HILLCREST ADDITION TO SHELTON, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 39, RECORDS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN/Parcel # 320205023905 and commonly known as: 1822 Boundary Street, Shelton, WA 98584. Sale of the property is to satisfy the sum listed above, plus the costs incurred in performing this Order of Sale. You are to make the return within 60 days after issuance by the court. For purposes of sale, the Order may be automatically extended for 30 days. WITNESS, the Honorable Toni A. Sheldon, Judge of the Superior Court and seal of said court, affixed this 30th day of July 2015, at Shelton Washington. The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 am Date: Friday, October 16, 2016 Place: Main Entrance of Mason County Courthouse on Fourth Street YOU MAY HAVE A RIGHT TO EXEMPT PROPERTY from the sale under statues of this state, including sections 6.13.010, 6.13.030, 6.13.040, 6.15.010, and 6.15.060 of the Revised code of Washington, in the manner described in those statutes. Dated this 19th, day of August, 2015. SHERIFF CASEY SALISBURY MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: Angel Evans, Authorized Deputy PO Box 1037 Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 8097 August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1 6t

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing in the Mason County Commission Chambers, Building I, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.Mason County Comprehensive Plan - Amendments to Future Land Use Map – Public Hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to review proposed amendments to Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to portions of the Shelton Urban Growth Area boundaries at the Oakland Bay Marina. For information regarding this hearing, please contact Barbara Adkins at 427-9670 Ext. 286. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Melissa Drewry, 427-9670, Ext. 236. From the Belfair area, please dial 275-4467; from the Elma area please dial 482-5269. 8156 September 17, 24 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Shelton, Washington, through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), is seeking a qualified environmental consulting and/or planning firm to provide assistance with: (a) securing United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and potentially other federal or state grants for the assessment, cleanup, or redevelopment of brownfields properties within the city limits and (b) implementation of environmental assessment, remedial planning, community outreach, and other environmental or planning components of grants for which funding is secured. The initial focus for the contract will be securing a U.S. EPA assessment grant as part of the U.S. EPA’s annual Brownfields Grant Competition, for which it is anticipated grant applications will be due on/or around the Fall of 2015. This solicitation is being issued in part to comply with Federal procurement standards outlined in CFR §200.317- CFR §200.326 that are applicable to hiring of consulting firms to assist communities with Grants awarded by the U.S. EPA. Copies of the complete RFP can be obtained by visiting the City of Shelton website at www.ci.shelton.wa.us or by contacting Steve Goins, CED Director, at sgoins@ci.shelton.wa.us or 360-432-5136. Contracts shall be negotiated in accordance with RCW 39.80 and the City’s selection procedures. The City is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified small and disadvantaged owned consulting firms to respond. 8155 September 17, 24 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Declared Surplus The Board of Directors of the Grapeview School District No. 54, located at 822 E Mason Benson Road, Grapeview, WA, has declared various items of furniture, fixtures and equipment as surplus and will hold a surplus sale for the public to view and purchase such items. The surplus sale will be held on September 26, 2015 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A list of items that will be sold can be found on our website at www.gsd54. org under Public Surplus Sale. 8150 September 17, 24 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF MASON IN RE THE ESTATE OF George William Woodhead, Deceased. No. 15-4-163-0 R.C.W. 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1 )( c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred,

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except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION; September 17, 2015 Personal Representative; Teresa Rocke Address; N.E. 35 1 Schooner Loop Rd. , Belfair, WA 98528 Attorney for Estate; Dianna Timm Dryden, WSB # I 0574 280 E. Kuhn Ave. Un ion, W A 98592 Phone 360-4637859 8147 September 17, 24, October 1 3t

sure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On October 16, 2015, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Mason County Courthouse, Corner of 4th St. and Alder St. in the City of Shelton, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of MASON, State of Washington: Lot 9, Block 1 of Shorecrest Terrace Second Addition, as recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, Page 83, in Mason County, Washington. Commonly known as: 151 East Ashwood Lane Shelton, WA 98584 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/15/14, recorded on 01/22/14, under Auditor’s File No. 2020130, records of MASON County, Washington, from German Miranda and Alfredo Juarez, Jr., each as their own separate estate, as Grantor, to Northwest Title LLC dba NexTitle, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for American Financial Resources, Inc., a New Jersey Corporation, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Financial Resources, Inc., a New Jersey Corporation, its successors and/or assigns to American Financial Resources, Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2034264. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/11/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $8,859.29 Late Charges $254.40 Total Arrearage $9,113.69 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $150.00 Total Costs $150.00 Total Amount Due: $9,263.69 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $121,151.98, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 07/01/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 16, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 10/05/15 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Benefi-

ciary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Alfredo Juarez, Jr. 151 East Ashwood Lane Shelton, WA 98584 Alfredo Juarez, Jr. 2401 East Crestview Drive Shelton, WA 985849011 German Miranda 151 East Ashwood Lane Shelton, WA 98584 German Miranda 2401 East Crestview Drive Shelton, WA 98584-9011 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Alfredo Juarez, Jr. 151 East Ashwood Lane Shelton, WA 98584 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Alfredo Juarez, Jr. 2401 East Crestview Drive Shelton, WA 98584-9011 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of German Miranda 151 East Ashwood Lane Shelton, WA 98584 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of German Miranda 2401 East Crestview Drive Shelton, WA 98584-9011 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/12/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 01/13/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Breanon Miller (425) 586-1900. (Miranda, German and Juarez Jr, Alfredo TS# 7431.20490) 1002.276801-File No. 8146 September 17, October 8 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE VAR2015-00012 Notice of Variance to the Resource Ordinance. Notice is hereby given that Grant Callin who is the owner of the described property below, has filed an application for a Variance to the Mason County Resource Ordinance for the development of: Request of variance to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area buffer standards along Hood Canal at 20 miles west of Belfair WA.; to review a proposed 2,550 sq. ft. residential footprint within the saltwater shoreline buffer and setback at 60 feet from the ordinary high water mark; the proposal includes placement of the new structure and the enhancement of these buffers by a habitat restoration plan. To establish this land use, the request must receive public review and hearing of a Variance application by the County Hearing Examiner, and the applicant must receive approval by Hearing Examiner decision. Parcel Number: 32207-50-00923 (1.25 ac.) Site Address: Adjacent to 20611 NE North Shore Rd., Tahuya WA. Location of Project: West of North Shore Rd. and along Hood Canal; 20 miles west of Belfair and 6 miles west of Tahuya, WA.; portion of the northwest 1/4 of southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 22 N., Range 3 W. in Mason County Washington. Said proposed development is subject to variance review (M.C.C. 15.09.050, 15.09.057, and 8.52.220) and associated Mason County Resource Ordinance standards. Any person desiring to express their view or to be notified of the action taken on the application should notify in writing of their interest to: MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 426 West Cedar Street SHELTON, WA 98584 The comment period is at least 30 days from the final publication date pursuant to M.C.C. 15.07.030 (public notice). The final date of publication, posting or mailing of notice is September 24, 2015. Written comments will be accepted up to the date of the Hearing Examiner public hearing Wednesday October 28, 2015; 1:00 PM; held in the Commissioners Chambers at 411 No. Fifth St. Shelton. Contact this office at (360) 4279670, ext. 365 for further information. The proposal is exempt from environmental review under WAC 197-11-800. 8148 September 17, 24 2t

PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 7431.20490 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. American Financial Resources, Inc. Grantee: German Miranda, a single individual and Alfredo Juarez, Jr., a married man, as his separate estate Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2020130 Tax Parcel ID No.: 32021-55-01009 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 9, BLK 1, SHORECREST TERRACE 2ND ADD., VOL 5, PG 83 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclo-

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice and Summons by Publication SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF MASON JUVENILE COURT Dependency of: HARMONY BIRDSONG-LANGER D.O.B.: 04/18/13 No: 15-7-00102-9 Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency) (SMPB) (Optional Use) To: UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER, A Dependency Petition was filed on June 18, 2015; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Mason County Superior Court, 419 N. 4th Street, Shelton, Washington 98584. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.050(5). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 360-432-2050 or 1-888283-2634. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/ DPY.aspx. Dated: September 3, 2015, by Ginger Brooks, Mason County Clerk. 8145 September 17, 24, October 1 3t

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Herald of Record The Herald of Record is produced using 911 call information Mason County Emergency Communications, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Shelton Police Department provide.

throwing rotten fish on it.

SEPT. 1 Suspicious — at 1:54 a.m., a caller on Burt Court in Belfair reported a motorist in a station wagon driving around the neighborhood and flashing a light into windows.

Firearms — at 1:47 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of Blacksmith Drive in Belfair reported a neighbor shooting in an unsafe area.

SEPT. 2 Theft — at 12:26 p.m., a caller on Carefree Court in Grapeview reported the theft of mail. SEPT. 3 Citizen assistance — at 3:12 p.m., a caller in the 1000 block of Alderwood Road in Belfair reported squatters at a nearby residence. Civil dispute — at 6 p.m., a caller in the 1400 block of Alderwood Road in Belfair reported the theft of a vehicle and things missing from a shed. SEPT. 4 Suspicious — at 12:12 p.m., a caller in the 1000 block of Old Belfair Highway in Belfair reported that someone had vandalized his vehicle by

Water — at 12:25 p.m., a caller on Stadium Beach Road in Grapeview reported a boat adrift in McClane Cove.

Suspicious — at 3:29 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of Old Belfair Highway in Belfair reported catching someone attempting to steal mail. SEPT. 5 Suspicious — at 8:04 a.m., a caller on Blacksmith Drive in Belfair reported a suspicious person looking in mailboxes. Water — at 5:16 p.m., a caller on North Shore Road in Tahuya reported a boat in the water capsized and one person in the water. Fireworks — at 8:18 p.m., a caller on Blomlie Road in Belfair reported someone shooting off fireworks in the area. Suspicious — at 11:24 p.m., a caller in the 25000 block of state Route 3 in Belfair re-

ported a woman running with her arms up in the area of Belfair Auto Wrecking. Firearms — at 11:45 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of Hurd Road in Belfair reported someone walking around outside shooting a gun. SEPT. 7 Suspicious — at 4:20 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of Larson Boulevard in Belfair reported a burglary in progress. Noise — at 10:18 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of Meek Hill Road in Belfair reported squatters at a nearby residence. Theft— at 3:21 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of Redfish Lane in Belfair reported items stolen from a carport. Firearms — at 11:10 p.m., a caller on Larson Boulevard in Belfair reported hearing automatic weapons going off near Beards Cove. SEPT. 8 Suspicious — at 12:09 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of Thunderhead Drive in Belfair reported a possible burglary in progress. Prowler — at 9:18 a.m.,

a caller in the 200 block of Larson Lake Lane in Belfair reported two vehicles broken into and items stolen.

Prowler — at 8:31 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Larson Lake Lane in Belfair reported a vehicle broken into.

Prowler — at 9:28 a.m., a caller in the 500 block of Larson Boulevard in Belfair reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Prowler — at 10:59 a.m., a caller on Galley Way in Belfair reported two vehicles broken into and items stolen.

SEPT. 9 Miscellaneous — at 7:48 a.m., a caller on Katherine Court in Belfair reported animal negligence. The caller stated that there were multiple flea-infested dogs who were not being fed, emaciated and kept in outdoor kennels at the residence.

Prowler — at 11:08 a.m., a caller on Larson Lake Lane in Belfair reported a vehicle broken into.

Theft — at 11:17 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of Clayton Lane in Grapeview reported the theft of firearms.

Prowler — at 1:18 p.m., a caller on Larson Lake Lane in Belfair reported a wallet stolen from their vehicle.

SEPT. 11 Theft — at 4:23 p.m., a caller on Steelhead Drive in Belfair reported the theft of a trailer.

Prowler — at 2:10 p.m., a caller on Peg Leg Court in Belfair reported a vehicle broken into, damage to a window and a wallet stolen.

Burglary — at 5:34 p.m., a caller in the 2000 block of Trails End Drive in Belfair reported a burglary to an outbuilding of an unoccupied home.

Prowler — at 3:49 p.m., a caller on Peg Leg Court in Belfair reported a wallet stolen from a vehicle.

Fireworks — at 11:22 p.m., a caller on Lakeshore Drive in Tahuya reported loud fireworks in the area.

Prowler — at 5:03 p.m., a caller on Peg Leg Court in Belfair reported a vehicle broken into.

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