BIGHT | November 2014

IN THE LOOP LOOKING BACK

Successes & missions in 2014 – 6

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Chamber announces nominees for awards – 12

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Rose Colored Glasses Heidi McCutcheon | Executive Director

As I sit here writing, I am overwhelmed by how incredible our community is. It’s a gorgeous autumn day; brightly colored red, yellow and orange leaves have just begun to fall and the sun is peeking through fog to make them look even more vibrant.

I’m sure it feels all the more awe inspiring as I am wearing my rose-colored glasses today.

It is one of my favorite days of the year. I just finished making phone calls – an ordinary task, but this is different. I just made eleven phone calls to people to let them know that their efforts were noticed. That someone is appreciative of their hard work.

That someone thinks they make a difference.

These eleven people are the nominees for Business, Citizen and Volunteer of the Year. It is such an amazing feeling to tell them they’ve been nominated.

You can read all about this year’s nominees on page 12.

They are a group of exceptional businesses and individuals.

The Chamber’s 93rd Anniversary will be celebrated on Friday, January 16 at Little Creek Casino Resort. We have worked hard to make this event less about the Chamber itself by putting more focus on what makes the Chamber great: our volunteers, our businesses and our citizens.

They are the heart of our organization and thus we celebrate them with our Annual Awards Gala. It is an amazing night of revelry and celebration in a packed room of VIP’s –all working to make Mason County a better place to live, work

and play.

It has been an amazing year for the Chamber with many new changes. We moved the Business Expo & Bite of Mason County to a new location at the SHS Minidome. With better parking, more room inside the building and more options than ever in our ‘retail row’ and food court, the event was well received by the community.

We implemented the new tiered dues structure. In the past, the Chamber’s membership dues were based solely off of how many employees a business had.

To me, and the Chamber Board, it seemed as if we were penalizing our businesses for being successful. So we revamped our membership dues to be based off of what you get from the Chamber instead of who you are. You can get your benefits wrapped in a package or you can pick and choose what you want.

This is a system fair to both our small businesses and our corporate giants, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive from both.

On behalf of the Chamber, I also had the chance to weigh in on the candidates for Shelton Police Department Chief and Central Mason Fire District Lieutenant. Both had exceptional candidates and I am extremely encouraged by the city hiring Darrin Moody to be the SPD Chief. He was sworn in

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2014 BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT

Brian Kelly | Miles Sand & Gravel

CO-PRESIDENT

Melanie Bakala State Farm Insurance

on November 10 and I believe he will do great things for the department and the community as a whole. See page 29 for more about Chief Moody.

It has been a busy year for the Chamber and we have had some great successes. I am confident we will continue that trend moving into 2015 and look forward to serving you in the New Year.

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PRESIDENT-ELECT & VP OF MARKETING Kelley Crabtree Maple Glen Senior Living VP OF MEMBER SERVICES Jennifer Owens Peninsula Federal Credit Union

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Steve Andrewski | CareerQuest Janene Bandes | Pier 101 Gift Shop & Boutique Herb Baze | Black Star, The Strip Steakhouse Patti Case | Green Diamond Resource Company Jill Himlie | Windermere Real Estate/Himlie Inc. Patty Ayala Ross | Timberland Regional Library Wes Taylor | Taylor Shellfish Laura Watson | Watson Diesel Repair, LLC

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My Chamber Experience

Brian Kelly | Security Manager, Miles Sand & Gravel 2014 President of the Chamber Board

I joined the Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce in 2010 at the behest of my employer. My boss requested I join and later strongly encouraged my participation. I explained to him I was not interested and I had too much on my plate. Every time the subject came up, I would begin to protest and complain. I remember saying; “I’m not a people person, it’s not for me” and “we don’t need to belong to the Chamber; we are a materials supplier,not a retail business – we don’t even advertise.”

My protests were to no avail and it was explained that as the representative of our business in this community, I would join the Chamber. At this point, it was no longer a request and I knew I would soon become a member.

Within a few weeks I received confirmation that I had joined not one, but two Chambers. I was to find letters of welcome and information from each Chamber in my mailbox... the varmints had gone ahead and signed me up on their own. Of all the nerve!

Well, at this point I knew I had better get involved if I expected to continue receiving their generous contributions to my wellbeing (in the form of a pay check). My first meeting was one of trepidation and frayed nerves.

I knew no one. Here I was standing amongst the members of the

prestigious Chamber of Commerce feeling like a misplaced outsider and totally foolish. But you know what? They treated me like I was a visiting dignitary.

I was welcomed, engaged and then introduced to many of the members.

At these and many more similar gatherings, I met and socialized with some of the most interesting, gracious, and wonderful people. I have learned so much about our community and what makes it such a wonderful place to live and do business. Maybe all this Chamber stuff is OK after all.... To make a rather long story short, I became more and more active in the Chamber and began to enjoy the gatherings and events. I pushed my wife Kelli, who works for a local insurance company, to also get involved.

Back in January of 2013, Kelli and I attended the Chamber Gala which included a fantastic nine-course meal and accompanying wine parings. While enjoying the afterglow of the Gala, many of us retired to the lounge and experienced a joyous and somewhat rowdy fellowship. It was there that I was approached and asked to consider being a member of the Board of Trustees.

My purpose for telling this story of my Chamber experience is to show how a socially awkward, reticent, reclusive person such as myself can open up to new

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CONGRATULATIONS local businesses

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Brian Kelly | Miles Sand & Gravel experiences and come out of their shell. The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce has somuch to offer. I would encourage you all to come, open up, and experience all that is set before you. Take a risk and explore the possibilities. I am confident you will find what you need.

As my term comes to an end, I want to express what a great honor it has been. I have enjoyed serving as your Board of Trustees President and look forward to my continued service as Past President.

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Taking Care of Business

Kelley Crabtree | Chamber President-Elect | Maple Glen Senior Living

I always used to hear my ‘elders’ say that the older you get the faster time passes.

As a teen anxiously waiting to turn 21, I thought that was crazy. Even throughout my 20’s and 30’s I didn’t realize the significance of this statement.

Now as I am rapidly heading down the proverbial hill toward 50, I find myself looking back and realizing how true that statement is. I also find myself saying it to my own children which makes me realize I am one of the ‘elders’ now and time is indeed flying by. Just in case the last year was flying by as fast for you as it was for me and you missed any of the great things that the Chamber was involved in, here are a few highlights: As far as advocacy goes, it was a busy year for the Chamber. At the legislative level, the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) continued to be highly involved.

Beginning with a Send-Off event in January advocating the business community’s priorities (which range from protecting our

The Chamber’s mission is to encourage and

natural resources to reforming the Worker’s Compensation program) and going to the State Capitol in February to meet with legislators and follow up on those priorities.

maintain a vibrant business community,

The GAC also hosted two candidate forums, one before the primary election and one just before the general election, to help inform and educate the community on just what the candidates stand for. See page 9 for a more thorough review.

Our core values are to connect our

We lobbied extensively with the City of Shelton on the behalf of our business community; at times we were successful in our advocacy and at times we were not.

One of our greatest successes with the City Commission is partnering with them for the downtown visioning process that is slated to commence in January of 2015.

The City agreed to match funds raised by the business community, up to $18,000.

This is a great success for Shelton, and downtown specifically, as after community workshops and exercises to assist in prepar-

promote tourism, and to facilitate economic development. businesses with our community through Advocacy, Education & Promotion ing the Downtown Visioning Plan, we will be attractive recipients for grant funding to build out the plan and help our downtown to be a strong commercial center.

We have also been successful in advocating the need for an anti-scavenging (AKA dumpster diving) ordinance. When we met with Lt. Watson of SPD near the end of 2013, he told us that such an ordinance would be beneficial to his officers and that it would be a tool to assist in their ongoing efforts to ensure safety and walkability within the City. Lt. Watson is currently working on the verbiage for an ordinance for the commission to consider.

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We were unsuccessful with the City Commission in two areas. First, the city cut one police detective position through budget cutbacks. While we were pleased with the attention to derelict buildings, we asked that the commission carefully consider their priorities and that public safety needed to be the top priority.

The commission still cut that position; however, we are greatly encouraged by the recent decision to hire Darrin Moody as the new SPD Chief. Secondly, the City Commission voted 2-1 to implement an option for a water pressure system that we believe to be overly aggressive and includes the city taking out a $6.9 million loan. We had advocated with the commission to choose an option that took sufficient action while taking advantage of low interest loans available but that did not create unnecessary risk and uncertainty for the city’s taxpayers.

The two commissioners who voted for the $6.9M option did say that they opted for it to secure low-interest funds and would only use what was necessary, but they did not add any additional safeguards suggested by the Chamber, such as bringing the process back to public comment should they deem those funds necessary.

The Chamber did much for education this year as well, beginning with our support of the Shelton School District Levy in January. We pronounced the levy as a critical component of basic education in our schools and that supporting the levy was critical to ensure high performing schools, providing a skilled workforce and a quality of life that will attract new businesses to our community.

We also reported on legislative bills and highlighted their main objectives. This was educational as it simply stated what impact each would have on our business community. We later tracked the voting record for our elected officials to measure their performance on business issues.

Our Business Builder Workshops moved to the last Monday of each month — a more convenient time, especially for our retail businesses and restaurants.

These free educational monthly workshops range from social media topics and customer service seminars to liquor law

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Shelton Dental Center

Heritage Bank

Shelton Dental Excellence

Hood Canal Communications

Simpson Lumber Co.

John L. Scott Real Estate

Taylor Shellfish Farms

Lucky Dog Casino

Walmart

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club

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Adept Law, PLLC Alderbrook Resort & Spa Mason Transit Authority Blondie’s Restaurant Buben School of Beauty Columbia Bank Duncan & Associates Insurance, Inc. Ear, Nose & Throat Associates SW Edward Jones – Karen Schade, Financial Advisor EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. Experience 4 Hire Express Employment Professionals Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center Fashion Cents Boutique

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compliance and introduction to business resources. One of our workshops was preparatory for the Business Expo and Bite of Mason County to help participants learn how to effectively interact with their audience and best share their message in a short amount of time.

Finally, we worked with the University of Washington Medical School to help find housing for a student. Part of his education for rural medicine brought him to work at Mason General Hospital this summer. He is at the top of his program and it is anticipated that he will return again next year.

Looking right now at this magazine, BIGHT, it’s clear that we do a lot throughout the year to promote our business. The creation of this magazine (mailing out more than 18,000 copies on a quarterly basis) is to get the word out about what the Chamber and all of our member businesses are doing. If you haven’t noticed in the past, the centerfold always contains events and what’s happening in Mason County.

One of my favorites is the “Scene & Heard” section which briefly tells what some of our businesses are doing.

We also created some new promotional opportunities this year such as our golf social. Golfers played on Monday afternoons for four months throughout the summer at the gorgeous Alderbrook Golf Course. The idea behind this was to find ways outside of business meetings for people to connect and network. It was a great inaugural year and we expect this to grow in popularity moving forward.

The Hood Canal Committee was created to promote local businesses and provide referrals, to share ideas, contacts, and collaborate while creating a unified image and voice for the Hood Canal community.

The committee has around 20 businesses participating and they have worked together to make this year’s Christmas on the Canal event. See page 21 for more information on how to enter to win the prize basket!

Though the Chamber will continue providing visitor information services, this is the last year that the Chamber will manage tourism promotion for Mason County. We have made great strides over the past decade in drawing more visitors and raising awareness, including a vibrant marketing scheme based off of our tourism commercials and revitalizing explorehoodcanal.com. We are proud of the work we have done and are hopeful that the new management will continue on this upward trend.

As you can see, it has been a busy, productive and successful year for the Chamber. The Chamber has many opportunities for members to become more involved. If you are interested in joining a committee or becoming more involved in other ways, give us a call to find out how. As we look forward to 2015, I think of all the things we will be involved in for the good of our community. I can’t help but smile and think how proud I am of our Chamber membership and board. Even though it would be nice to go back to the days when time wasn’t flying by so quickly, I wouldn’t change a thing!

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Dumpster diving, elections, and looking forward Julie Sund Nichols | Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP 2014 Government of Affairs Committee Chair

The Chamber Government Affairs Committee has had a busy autumn that included a renewed push for the City of Shelton to adopt a dumpster diving ordinance, then a lively General Election Candidate Forum co-sponsored with the Mason County Journal and MasonWebTV. Dumpster Diving Over a year ago, the Chamber went to the City Commission to ask them to adopt an ordinance addressing dumpster diving as a step to give our police force another tool that would assist in their ongoing efforts to ensure safety and walkability within the City.

Following that request, the City’s Poverty Task Force spent countless hours collecting data and formulating a thorough report. That report included a recommendation to adopting an ordinance, and specified that it was an action item that could be “easily and quickly implemented with little or no cost.” In late September, the Chamber renewed this request before the City Commission expressing disappointment that no action has been taken. The Chamber now expects the Commission to take a vote on this issue sometime before the end of the year.

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2014 Election Together with the Mason County Journal and MasonWebTV, the Chamber hosted a General Election Candidate Forum on October 13. Over one hundred people packed the room to hear from candidates for Congress, State Legislature, County Commission, Assessor and PUD#3 Commission. The candidates fielded questions, including many from the audience, on issues ranging from taxes on small business to transportation.

Following the Candidate Forum, much attention was on two of the candidates, Tammey Newton (challenging incumbent Rep. Drew MacEwen) and Rep. Kathy Haigh, who walked off the stage before the start of the “lightning round.” The lightning round is a special feature of this forum, where candidates are asked about high profile issues and asked to hold up a card indicating “support” or “oppose.” This part of the forum, in particular, is popular in a day and age where it sometimes is difficult to determine where candidates stand. All legislative candidates were notified well in advance that this would again be a part of the forum and that they would have a three-minute closing statement to wrap up and expand upon any of their lightning round answers. There were seven lightning-round questions, ranging from “Do you support a $12 minimum wage?” to “Do you support or oppose I-594?” The Chamber later received an apology from Rep. Haigh for not participating in this part of the forum.

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d r a e H d n a e n e c S Laura Milarich celebrated her 10 year anniversary with FIRST AMERICAN TITLE in Shelton.

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In September ALDERBROOK RESORT & SPA hosted an event on how to expertly filet and prepare a freshly caught Hood Canal salmon.

SQUAXIN ISLAND MUSEUM has added a Northwest Button Robe-Blanket Display to their collection.

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Congratulations to both of MASON COUNTY PUD#3 and MASON COUNTY PUD#1 for hauling in a combined total of eleven awards for communications excellence at the Northwest Public Power Association's NW Innovations Conference.

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OSAKA SUSHI & ASIAN BISTRO celebrated two years of business in September.

ROBIN HOOD VILLAGE RESORT added two new additions to the family. They love to be pet and enjoy the company of visitors.

SHELTON DENTAL EXCELLENCE held their first annual Kids Day in August.

LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT, SALISH CLIFFS GOLF CLUB, and SEVEN INLETS SPA were recently named as “Best of Native Northwest” winners in the 2014 Best of Gaming contest by Casino Player Magazine.

JOONBUG YOGA has become a certified school for teaching yoga instructors.

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NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH OF UNION is starting a Capital Funding Campaign to raise money for a new first stage facility on their property to meet the needs for worship, education, fellowship, as well as youth, senior, civic clubs and other public events.

OFF THE WALLS! GALLERY hosted the Reigning Cats and Dogs art show and donated a portion of the proceeds to Mason County Kitten Rescue and Adopt- a- Pet.

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In the midst of celebrating their 80th Anniversary, HOOD CANAL COMMUNICATIONS is doing an expansion remodel of their garage space and converting the buildings into much needed space for offices and meeting rooms.

OLYMPIC COLLEGE has been named among the top 10 twoyear colleges in the nation and will compete for $1,000,000 of prize money.

They were named to the finalist list for the Aspen Prize, a recently-established prize that honors community colleges that are standouts for student academic achievement, certificate and degree completion, job placement and minority and low-income student success.

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Patti Case celebrated 25 years of service with GREEN DIAMOND RESOURCE COMPANY.

ALPINE WAY Continuing Care Community’s residents took a cruise aboard the Lady Alderbrook.

Three graduates completed LOVE INC’S inaugural Jobs for Life class in Mason County. Congratulations to KIRIKA KIMOTHO, GEOFF BARBER, and KATHI ASHBAUGH on their accomplishment.

Stop by MARIANO’S FINE JEWELRY & DESIGN and enter their holiday giveaway for chance to win diamond stud earrings, watches and more! Drawings are every week in December all the way through Christmas.

96.9 FM KAYO held a sticker stop at WASHINGTON HOME CENTER.

MAPLE GLEN SENIOR LIVING is now offering Sunday Brunch the second Sunday of every month. Join them for a Mimosa or Bloody Mary along with classic brunch items.

STEPH’S ESPRESSO celebrated their 15 year anniversary in September.

STOTTLE WINERY’S 2011 Tempranillo Sugarloaf Vineyard is receiving rave reviews, being named the “Wine of the Week by Wild 4 Washington Wine and also receiving an "excellent" review from Great Northwest Wine!

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SWEET SHACK BAKERY & TEA HOUSE has introduced a new menu to include soups and sandwiches… yum!

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The Power of the Purse auction held by TURNING POINTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES in October was a great success, raising more than $14,000 to support women and children!

BETTER ON YOU hosted a fun party catered by HIGH ON THE HOG BBQ in honor of their one year anniversary on Railroad Avenue.

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Baby, it’s cold outside! LYNCH CREEK FLORAL is now selling great packaged ready-to-go soup mixes just in time for the cold weather.

TAYLOR SHELLFISH has been named one of best Oyster bars in the country and recently opened their third restaurant in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Want to indulge locally? Check out their retail store for fresh, local seafood!

FASHION CENTS BOUTIQUE will soon be WILD FELID ADVOCACY selling Men’s Clothing.

JITTER BUG DANCE OF WASHINGTON got CENTER & JITTERS a new kitty to join their COFFEE LOUNGE are family – meet Vikka, an now offering Seasonal Eurasian Lynx.

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THE SHOPPER is now personalizing signs, banners, and other items.

SHELTON TIMBERLAND LIBRARY hosted a Chili Cook-Off to celebrate Timberland Reads’ food theme.

SMOKING MO’S had their first annual Block Party & BBQ Cook -Off to help benefit local charities. $1446.35 was raised and divided between HOST and the Union City Masonic Lodge's Bikes for Books program. They plan to do it all over again next year!

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Mike Oblizalo celebrated 28 years with HOOD CANAL COMMUNICATIONS.

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A “raising the wall” ceremony was held by Habitat for Humanity of Mason County, who has built twenty four homes in Mason County.

GEORGE STENBERG PHOTOGRAPHY donated a photo for an upcoming Relay For Life auction at the annual PIER 101 GIFT SHOP & WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE Party at the Pier.

Do your little ones have 12th Man spirit? ROCKETS & RAINBOWS has lots of little Seahawks gear.

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Chamber Announces 2014 Award Nominees Mason County has a wealth of exceptional citizens, committed businesses and dedicated volunteers all working toward making it a better place to live, work and play. The Chamber is glad to honor a select few of these people and businesses for their tireless efforts, endless hours and community-minded attitudes. Let’s hear it for our nominees!

2014 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES Business of the Year honors the business that made the most significant contribution benefiting the Shelton and Mason County business community over the past year.

Any size business is eligible as the Chamber strives to recognize overall contributions improving our community and the business climate.

Better On You, located in downtown Shelton, is owned by long-time resident Kathy Geist. In 2011, she opened Better On You women’s boutique in Union, WA as a part-time venture. When a space became available on Railroad Avenue a few years later, she seized the opportunity and moved her shop to Shelton. Kathy wanted to not only grow her shop, but help revitalize downtown’s main street. Her nominator said Kathy’s vision for Better On You is “always looking towards the future of a walkable shopping and arts district. [It] is

Gala event at Little Creek Casino to celebrate award winners inspirational.” Kathy is passionate about this community, as is evident by her choice to work with vendors have a “give back” policy and utilizes those who donate a percentage of their profits to women and children across the world. Better On You is fast building a reputation as a successful and caring business.

Joonbug Yoga is a quaint studio owned

by Michelle and Eli Pugh that is located in downtown Shelton. Since opening in 2010, Michelle has grown her studio and is now offering 200-hour certified yoga teaching. Along with her regular yoga classes, Michelle offers many diverse workshops and events including outdoor yoga hikes, retreats, and kids yoga. Michelle has brought a little bit of Zen into our town and built a community within it and she believes yoga offers her peace & tranquility

to balance her passions. She loves sharing yoga with her students, where they can leave their cares and worries at the door and find the peace within.

Shelly Barnett, owner of Off the Walls!

Gallery, has an extensive background in the arts. She operated a gallery in Portland, OR and then took a prestigious position at a gallery for a nationally known artist.

Shelly opened Off the Walls! Gallery in February 2014. In just a year, she has shared her passion of art with the community – a good example of that being the glitter pinecones sprinkled throughout town in celebration of Forest Festival – and helped other organizations while doing what she loves. She recently partnered with Adopt-a-Pet Shelter and Mason County Kitten Rescue in a fundraising art show and has an ambitious vision for her shop and its place in the downtown core.

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2014 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES Four citizens were nominated for the 2014 Citizen of the Year award, which honors individuals who made outstanding contributions to enhance the business community and the community at large and who have given freely of their time, talent, energy and expertise.

Melanie Bakala has been serving the Mason County community since 2010 as owner and operator of Bakala State Farm Insurance. Melanie has lived in the South Sound area with her husband Jim and three children for 42 years. Through her business, Melanie offers charitable contributions when she provides a customer quote and she leads toiletries drives to support local causes such as the homeless shelter and Turning Pointe. Personally, she lends her talents to the Shelton Skookum Rotary, Shelton-Mason County Chamber and Mason General Hospital Foundation boards.

Melanie has also contributed her time and energies to Sound Learning, Friends of the Library, and countless non-profit efforts.

Her nominator says “[Melanie] puts her heart and soul in to making Mason County a better place and continually gives back the community.”

After graduating from Shelton High School in 2004, Spencer Jones moved to Federal Way where he joined AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps provided him a platform to help underprivileged children in their academics, building confidence, and extra-curricular activities. Spencer moved back to

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His nominator shared that “He obviously loves what he does and he loves making a difference in our community” and “he does all this with passion and love for helping others not because he has to, but because it is the right thing to do.”

In addition to his full time job, Spencer volunteers over 2,000 hours every year as Lt. Firefighter/EMT for Mason County Fire District #6 and coaching South Mason Youth Soccer, where he serves as Vice President of Development for the soccer club.

Bill Kendrick is a former Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools who moved to the Shelton area to enjoy retirement with his wife Carol. Though rather than indulging in leisure, Bill dedicated himself to enhancing Mason County’s quality of life.

His nominator praised him saying, “We are blessed to have such a great man join our community who so freely shares his talents and expertise.” As a long-time member of Rotary and former Elder of First Baptist Church, Bill has unfailingly served others for more than 40 years. When he joined Love INC in 2010, he reached out to his regional connections and helped raise more than $230,000 to support the organization.

Bill has received numerous awards which include Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Educator awards from Western Washington University, Lifetime Achievement Award from R.A. Long High School

in Longview, and Community Education National Superintendent of the Year.

Patty Ayala Ross has been the manager of the Shelton Timberland/William G. Reed Public Library since 2006. She and her husband reside in Shelton and have five grown children; today they raise their 4-year-old grandson Jackson. Patty works hard at the library to set a vision and mission that are community driven and community minded and she was honored with the American Business Women’s Award of the Year in 2012 for her outstanding example.

Her nominator said, “She strives to make Shelton a welcoming, inclusive place where everyone can flourish. Her approach builds community each and every day.” In addition to her role at the library, she devotes countless hours to local organizations – including United Way, League of Women Voters and Mason County Early Learning Coalition and is currently serving as a member of the Chamber Board of Trustees and Chair of the Sound Learning Board.

2014 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES Volunteer of the Year nominees are recognized for their contributions to the Chamber’s programs and activities. These wonderful people have given their time, talents, energies and expertise in an effort to enhance the business community and the community at large.

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John Lester is a Shelton High School graduate who, after living in Alaska and Georgia, returned home in 2008. Since that time, John has worked with his high school friend, Jeff McHargue, at Arnold Smith Insurance. His nominator said, “John genuinely enjoys helping people.

His cheerful personality and can-do attitude draw others in. He does any and every task with kindness and without any expectation (or acceptance) of admiration.” John loves spending time with his family and he and his wife Kelly are often watching their two boys play sports. John feels “blessed beyond measure by God with a loving and supportive wife and children, encouraging parents and siblings, and incredible friends.” He brings this attitude to his volunteer activities, helping others at church and through Shelton Kiwanis, as well as participating in several Chamber events and programs committees.

Jennifer Owens has truly made Mason County home after moving here nearly twenty years ago. Having grown up in the hospitality industry, Jennifer transitioned well in to customer service. She worked at Safeway for years before joining the team at

Peninsula Credit Union, where she is now the Branch Manager. In her position at the Credit Union she volunteers with Bank On Mason, Asset Building Coalition, Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Fantasy Forest, Relay For Life, and as an evaluator for Senior Projects at Shelton High School.

Her nominator said, “Her unwavering dedication and work ethic are matched only by her positivity. Jennifer works tirelessly to help others wherever she finds a need and she fosters success in each and every program she touches.” Jennifer currently serves the Chamber as Vice President of Member Services and both serves and leads on committees. Outside of all of that, she enjoys spending time with her family – her husband Doyle and her children Amanda, Jonathan and Shawn.

Susanna Samuelson, who lives in Mason County with her husband Matt and her two sons, is the business development officer for Our Community Credit Union.

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small things with great love” in each of her numerous volunteer activities. She sits on the Mason General Hospital Foundation Board, is the treasurer for the Olympic Middle School PTSO, and is the current President for United Way of Mason County in addition to her role on the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee. Her nominator touted her “supportive nature” and praised her for integrity as well as her true passion for helping individuals. This is especially evident in her recent efforts spearheading a community partner education grant program which offers classroom enrichment opportunities.

The 2014 award winners will be revealed at the Annual Awards Gala to be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Little Creek Casino Resort. The Gala is a brilliant celebration of the amazing individuals and businesses that support the Chamber and Mason County. Tickets to attend the event will be made available towards the end of the season. For best available information, visit sheltonchamber.org/awards.

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On October 14, new member Jitterbug Dance Center & Jitters Coffee Lounge celebrated at their location in Gateway Plaza on Olympic Hwy N in Shelton.

We Welcome Our New Chamber Members:

Clipperz Barber Shop (Barber Shops); Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty – Scott Barnard (Real Estate & Development); Crenshaw Landscaping (Landscaping &Supplies); Eagle Home Mortgage (Mortgage); Employment Solutions Plus (Employment Services); Experience 4 Hire (Consultants); Jitter Bug Dance Center & Jitters Coffee Lounge (Youth Activities); Keller Properties (Property Management); Keller Williams Realty – Scotty Mills (Real Estate & Development); Union City Masonic Lodge #27 (Non-Profit & Community Organization); WildCatz Fierce Cheer & Fitness (Youth Activities). See the directory on pages 30-35 for details.

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The Little Mermaid Show off your “under the sea” apparel, wearing your Little Mermaid best as you sing-along with Sebastian & Ariel. January 17 | 10:00 AM Shelton Cinemas, Shelton Frozen Dress as your favorite character and step into our winter wonderland. In addition to the sing-along, there will be a costume contest, photo booth, trivia contest, cupcake decorating and a crafts table.

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Anna’s Bay Holiday Carol Events: Caroling at Alderbrook Resort November 30, December 14 and 21, 1-2pm and Lady Alderbrook 2-4pm Carols & Lullabies December 7, 2014 3 p.m. Shelton High School for the Performing Arts Lessons and Carols December 12, St. David’s Episcopal Church

Holiday Magic | December 5-6

First Weekend of December Filled with Holiday Magic The holidays are just around the corner and downtown Shelton knows just how to kick off the season – with Holiday Magic! There has been a joint effort between the Kristmas Town Kiwanis and the Shelton Downtown Merchants to create two days of merriment and family activities and this year the tradition continues.

It all starts Friday, December 5 with an early showing of Elf at Shelton Cinemas, free with your donation of canned food at Shelton Cinemas. Local businesses will be open late for holiday shopping with many hosting local artists. Don’t forget about the free Downtown Merchants Game Card to enter to win great prizes, available at various businesses.

Friday evening, Railroad Avenue will be closed to traffic so you can enjoy marshmallow roasting, wagon and kiddie train rides, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Christmas skit by Mason County Christian School, the Art Walk and numerous other types of entertainment, games, prizes and more!

The Post Office Park tree lighting is at 6:00 PM, followed by a sing-along arranged by Harstine Island Community Choir. The performance features local school choirs along with the Harstine Island Quartet, creating more than 100 singers who will join together in rousing holiday songs to sing Santa into

Christmas Town, USA. The entire evening’s events are 3.5” free and the entire community is invited to attend.

Saturday, December 6 you can finish filling out your game card as many businesses are open for shopping; or tighten your 3.5” xthe2” tennis shoes and join in “Missile Toe” Mile Run that begins at 4:00 PM. The Christmas Parade a favorite among 3.5” x–2” many – is as “home town” as it gets! Don’t miss out; bundle up and get your spot along Railroad Avenue by 5:00 PM to enjoy the lighted spectacle.

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Chamber Member Events NOVEMBER 2014 Monday, November 24 Business Builder Workshop Liquor Laws for Special Events & Non-Profits 12:00 – 1:00 PM Olympic College, 937 W Alpine Way, Shelton DECEMBER 2014* Friday, December 5 Ribbon Cutting 4:30 PM WildCatz Fierce Cheer & Fitness 123 S Second St, Shelton

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JANUARY 2015 Friday, January 2 Ribbon Cutting 8:00 AM Sylvan Pet Lodge 270 E Spring Pl, Shelton

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Union, WA | Sundays in December 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Snap that annual photo with Santa in Alderbrook 3 Resort & Spa’s Lobby and enjoy a complimentary print as a gift to you! alderbrookresort.com

Local Businesses | November 29 Don’t forget to Shop Small as you fill your holiday shopping list! American Express cardholders receive a credit for purchases that day, visit shopsmall.com for details. Additionally, many Chamber members offer discounts and specials to further encourage you toMatlock Shop Local. See page 26 or get the full list at the Chamber office or print off your own copy from our website.sheltonchamber.org/shoplocal

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Kamilche, WA | November 21-23 | 8:00 AM Hosted in the Little Creek Resort lobby and boardwalk, the bazaar offers jewelry, woodwork, stain glass, homemade crafts, native goods, and holiday items. little-creek.com

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Monday, January 26 Business Builder Workshop Five Threats Facing Business 12:00 – 1:00 PM Olympic College, 937 W Alpine Way, Shelton

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Wednesday, January 14 Business After Hours 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Sponsored by Exceptional Foresters Inc. 2009 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

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Wednesday, December 10 Ribbon Cutting 4:30 PM Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center 625 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

Friday, January 16 Annual Awards Gala 6:00 – 10:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 109, Shelton

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Celebrate Christmas on the Canal Janene Bandes | Owner of Pier 101 Gift Shop | Chamber Board of Trustees

Businesses all along the Hood Canal are typically lit up for the holidays; however, be prepared to see them take it a step further this year as we approach the very first “Christmas on the Canal.” Organized by the Chamber’s newly-formed Hood Canal Committee, this contest will show off some of Mason County’s jewels along the canal.

Better than just showing off our spectacular stores, as people participate in the voting process they will earn entries for a basket full of goodies gathered from participating businesses – everything from food, wine, hotel stays and more! The business with the most votes will receive a plaque declaring them the winner and a year’s worth of bragging rights.

So how does it work? The idea is simple… drive out along Hwy 101 & Hwy 106 and snap a picture of your favorite decorated storefront. “Like” the Christmas on the Canal Facebook page and post the picture there. Don’t forget to tag the business in the photo – this helps us determine which business is the winner of the contest! For every picture you post, you’ll receive five points.

Every time someone likes your photo, you’ll gain another point. You’ll get one entry for the prize basket for each point.

No worries if you’re not tech savvy and don’t use Facebook – every participating business will have a ballot box for you to cast your ballot for your favorite, for which you will receive one point.

Voting will begin on Friday, November 28, and end on Sunday, December 14. Both winners, the business and one lucky person who cast a vote, will be announced on Friday, December 19. Just in time for the holidays!

Be prepared to be dazzled while you Shop Local!

Many of the businesses are also celebrating Small Business Saturday, which is on November 29. After registering your American Express card online, each time you spend $10 at a participating business, AmEx will credit your statement $10 (up to $30). For more information, read article on page 26.

Allyn Welcomes Santa November 29th The festivities begin at 3:00 PM at the Allyn Waterfront Park. Live music, activities and food are available with Santa arriving by firetruck at 4:00 PM. The fun continues on Monday December 15th - 7pm - Allyn Waterfront Park Gazebo - with a community Christmas Sing-Along! Warm drinks and cookies provided by the Allyn Community Association. Dress warm!

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Bright Lights and Big Hearts As we approach the holiday season, Christmas Town USA will again dress up in its trimmings of lights, garland, and greenery, as our winter beautification program opens. Together with Shelton Kiwanis Club and Hood Canal Communications, the décor sets a cozy setting for a hometown holiday.

While some communities have discontinued their beautification programs, our community has rallied – putting us in a position to continue to adorn the streets with flower baskets in the summer and Christmas decorations in the winter. Residents and visitors alike have given generously and more than $20,000 in 2014 alone. With continued support, the Chamber is on track to sustain and hopefully expand the program over the next several years.

Thank you to all of this year’s donors!

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Betty Brinkman Reda Buhl Al & Barbara Burnett Karen Burns Mike & Gwen Byrne Marilyn Caldwell Case by Case Jewelers Christmas Village Michael & Sharon Corrigan Annette Creekpaum Cut Rate Auto Parts Shirley Daley Douglas D. & Lorna J. Dayton Diane Deason Mark DiBenedetto John Donovan Nick Earsley

Lynn Eaton Edee Larson Pat & Carol Elliott Ronald & Luana Ellis Pam Farr Roy & Constance Ferguson Shirley Fisher Foster & Williams Architects Mark & Sam Franklin Gardner Accounting Gateway Property Management Gateway Rental Center Gene McKinnon Gillis Auto Sales GMW Northwest, LLC Sandra Goelzer Diane Good & Patricia Peckham

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Green Diamond Resource Co. Dr. Jim Grimes Barbara Jean Groff Jane Gruver Deanna Haigh Arthur & Judith Hall Mickey Hannah Jerry & Sandra Hard SF & DR Hartley Scott & Karen Hilburn Justin Holzgrove Eugene & Carolyn Hoosier Joe L. Snyder, Attorney Robert W. Johnson, PLLC Kapowsin Air Sports George & Linda Kaszycki Hugh & Patricia Kevin

Key Bank Phyllis Lyman & James Kimmerly Wendi Kirk Dale Knutson Jack Krause Kristmas Town Kiwanis Alex & Idadell Kuhr Light House Electric LLC Peggie Lindberg Janet M. List Lynch Creek Floral Patricia Macier Manke Lumber Co., Inc. Maple Glen Senior Living Robert Marcy Mason County Title Company Robert McCarthy Betty McClanahan Joe McClanahan Barbara W. McDowell Eugene & Jeanniene Metz Sara Montalto Joel Moore Tim & Cathryne Mullen Joel Myer Terri Oberg Jeremy Ogg Betty Olson & Orvel Anderson Patricia Oltman Olympic Mountain Millwork

Gordon T. Osberg Our Community Credit Union Dudley & Anne Panchot Ron & Dawn Pannell Pascher Construction Edna Paulson John & Astrid Pearson Peninsula Credit Union Pentony Forestry Scott Peterson Terry & Leslie Peterson Arlene Post Delores Powers Prudential Northwest Real Estate Robert & Thelma Puhn Lee & Cathy Rhodes S. A. Richert Robbs Construction Roberta Welch Survivors Trust John & Bernadine Robertson George & Joyce Robinson William & Janis Schierman Tiffany Schwander Mark & Sheila Schmidt Seattle Shellfish LLC Dorothy Meyer Selby Shelton Chiropractic Shelton Kiwanis Club Shelton Lions Club Shelton Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

Shelton Yacht Club (SYC) Simpson Lumber Co. Phyllis Skommesa Skookum Rotary Bob Smith Raymond & Marilyn Smith SoundPLAN International LLC Donna Sowers Dennis & Diana Sparby Sherry Speaks Robert Stevens Peg Stock Bobby & Joyce Stratton Tami Roof & Robert Marcy John Tarrant Brian Taylor Mary Taylor David Thacher The Strip Steak House James & Carol Thomas Dawn Thompson Richard D. Thornbrue, CPA Jim & Pat Tostevin Robert Towhey Marjorie Valley Iris VanAckeren Sherrie Vig Janice & George Vocke D.M Vonhof Kathryn Hamilton Wang

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Day on the Greens Funds Education and Programs for Local Businesses The 4th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, presented by Title Sponsors Alderbrook Resort & Spa and Alderbrook Golf Course saw nearly 100 players and dozens of businesses turn out for a fun-filled day on the greens – raising thousands of dollars to support Chamber events and programs.

The day started off nicely thanks to Cart Sponsor Taylor Shellfish and the whole day’s play was filled with fun by way of Hole-in-One opportunities provided by Falcon Financial and Lucky Dog Casino as well as on-course games and giveaways safely tucked away in Swag Bags provided by Fred Meyer. As comedian Dave Hill says, “Golf is the hardest game in the world to play and the easiest to cheat at.” Our licorice rope and other purchasable advantages made it a little easier for participants to uphold their moral character on the course.

Photo Sponsor John L. Scott captured the fun as a full field of golfers turned out for this year’s best-ball tournament and at the end of eighteen holes (avoiding Sand Trap Sponsor Miles Sand & Gravel when possible!) the competition was fierce. An array of high-end golf clubs, accessories, and prizes were awarded to the top teams following a summer end barbecue prepared

by Alderbrook Resort’s executive Chef Lucas Sautter.

First place this year went to Team Alderbrook Resort – Shaun Tucker, Jake Geist, Alex Charbonneau and Shawn Bonneux; the City of Shelton Team – Steve Goins, Brent Armstrong, Jon Armstrong and Gregg Clark – took second; and rounding out the winners was Team Safeway – Jamie Kennedy, Andy Erb, Joey Etter and Joe Gregg.

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We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to this year’s golf tournament committee: Justin Gravatt, Jake Geist, John Lester, Jennifer Owens and staff Heidi McCutcheon and Deidre Eaton. They all worked diligently with our members to ensure this year’s tournament was a memorable and valuable event. Thank you!

Thank you to this year’s hole sponsors: Arnold Smith Insurance, Bakala State Farm Insurance, Cut Rate Auto Parts, Dixon Golf, Fir Lane Health & Rehab, Green Diamond Resource Co., Heritage Bank, Hood Canal Communications, Lake Cushman Golf Course, Les Schwab Tire Center, Maple Glen Senior Living, Mason County PUD#3, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics, Newman Family Chiropractic, Our Community Credit Union, Peninsula Credit Union, Port of Shelton, ServPro of Mason County, Shelton Dental Excellence, Simpson Lumber Co., Tozier Brother’s Ace Hardware and Walmart.

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On-the-job Training Subsidies to Assist Businesses

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As the economy continues to improve, more local businesses are bringing on new employees to help meet increased demand for their products or services. If you are an employer who wants to expand, but can’t afford the cost of recruiting and training new employees, WorkSource may have a solution for you.

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As an added bonus, WorkSource staff is available for ongoing consulting during the training period, and you may even qualify for tax credits for hiring certain job candidates. A limited number of on-thejob training positions are available each year. For more information on how to take advantage of this low-cost way to hire and train new employees, contact Joe Fenton with WorkSource Mason County at jfenton@esd.wa.gov or (360) 427-2158.

Hilburn Thanks Community Supporters Karen Hilburn and the board members of the Karen Hilburn Breast & Cervical Cancer Fund (KHB&CCF) are grateful to the community for their valued support in its recent fundraising events for 2014.

The funds raised will be used to help diagnose and treat breast and cervical cancers in uninsured or underinsured women at Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. “We continue to meet the challenge of helping women in need in our community,” says Hilburn. “We are able to do this with the community’s continued support, for which we are very grateful.” Donations can be made to KHBCCF, Box 1462, Shelton, WA 98584.

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Contact Miles for all your sand, gravel & concrete needs.

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Small Business Saturday Kicks-off Shop Local Holiday Campaign As you can see from the Santa photo provided by the Mason County Historical Society, the Chamber has inspired folks in Mason County to “Shop Local” for decades.

This year our holiday Shop Local campaign will kick-off on Small Business Saturday, November 29 and run through the end of the year.

Industrial, Commercial & Residential Since 1943, the Miles group of companies has supplied aggregate and ready mixed concrete in the greater Western Washington region.

Our mission is to provide top quality products and services to help our customers meet today’s challenging construction schedules and specifications.

If you have a project in our service area, please call and we would be glad to provide a quotation for aggregate and ready mix concrete.

Brian Kelly Manager

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Accounting: (253) 833-3705 FAX: (360) 426-3345 3100 W. Franklin St. PO Box 1637, Shelton, WA 98584

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For Chamber members, the reason to Shop Local is fairly straightforward: for relatively little discount or cost to their business, our marketing campaign will drive customers to their doors. Even if it merely brings a new person in, studies show that they are likely to return as a customer or purchase something other than the discounted item while they are there. Participation in our Shop Local campaign is a free benefit to our members – the Chamber pays for the marketing and advertising costs. By promoting our businesses, we are promoting our community.

For all of you filling your holiday wish lists, it’s simple. Choosing to Shop Local makes a big difference.

You may pay a dollar or two more at a local store, but you will not be paying as much for fuel to get there. There is also the fact that the sales tax stays here in Mason County. That means it goes toward our town, our roads and our schools. Furthermore, many local businesses will compete or match prices with box stores; from appliances to furniture – our business do what they can to give a fair, honest price while Today, we encourage you to choose to Shop Local while filling your Christmas lists.

Along those lines, our belief is that the community should Shop Local because, when people purchase things locally, an average of 74 cents per dollar remains here in Mason County.

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So what this really means is that roughly 3/4 of each dollar goes to keeping our stores open and, more importantly, employing people. when you purchase items out of town, it’s like none of these dollars will make their way back to us. And during the Shop Local holiday campaign (November 29 - December 31) you can get coupons for goods and services that you are likely already using – it’s just an added incentive to choose to Shop Local when filling your Christmas lists!

Coupons may be used from Small Business Saturday (November 29, 2014) until New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2014) and will be available at the Chamber office in downtown Shelton or may be printed from sheltonchamber.org/shoplocal.

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So What is Small Business Saturday?

Be on the Alert for Possible Telephone Scams

Now in its fifth year, Small Business Saturday is a national effort dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local small businesses. Last year, over one hundred million people shopped small on Small Business Saturday and spent $5.5 billion with independent merchants.

This year we want to help make the day even bigger – the Chamber recognizes the importance of supporting small business in Mason County, the jobs they help create and the culture they instill in local communities.

According to the U.S. Small Businesses Administration, as of 2012, small businesses nationwide accounted for 64% of net new private-sector jobs created and represented 99.7% of all employer firms.1

Mason PUD#3 has received reports that a telephone scammer is targeting local residents.

To see a list of participating businesses and get involved, visit shopsmall.com and “like” the Small Business Saturday page at facebook.com/shopsmall. Additionally, many Chamber members offer discounts and specials to further encourage you to Shop Local. See the next page for a preview and get the full list at the Chamber office or print off your own copy from our website.

Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy Frequently Asked Questions, September 2012

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In September multiple customers received calls from someone claiming to be from the “power company.” They were told they owed on a utility bill and that the call is for collection of the payment. Most customers hung up and called PUD#3 right away.

“Mason County PUD 3 does not make calls like this. Customers are sent a past due notice before accounts are at the point of disconnection,” said Diane Hennessy, PUD 3 customer service manager.

Call the PUD directly if you have concerns about your bill and never give personal information over the phone to an unknown caller.

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Moody Named New Shelton Police Chief Chief Darrin Moody was sworn in as the new Shelton Police Chief on Monday, November 10 following an official announcement by the City in September. At the Chamber luncheon the following Friday, Chief Moody declared his intent to build on the department’s existing strengths and focus on building community – collaborating with other departments and organizations, conducting walking patrols, and identifying opportunities to serve the residents.

Moody has a successful law enforcement career. He served Fairfield Police Department in California for 25 years, demonstrating leadership as the Police Captain since 2010. Prior to that, he was with the Modesto Police Department in California

for two years where he served as Community Service Officer. Chief Moody earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice from Napa Valley College, California, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Union Institute & University, Sacramento, California, and he is currently working on a master's degree in Homeland Security from American Military University.

The employment search was conducted by the Prothman Group, hired by the City, to recruit for the position. The interview process was extensive, including a public meet and greet as well as formal panel-style interviews.

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It’s a great place to stop in for food and brews after golf or for small private functions.

Golf course & dining facilities open every day for golf, tournaments and special events including: corporate outings, banquets and weddings. Memberships are available.

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CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Wittenberg CPA, PS wittenbergcpa.com (360) 426-0230 329 W Railroad Ave, Ste 200 PO Box 1783 Shelton, WA 98584

Accountants/CPA’s Gardner Accounting pacificasset.com (360) 426-8262 601 Railroad Ave PO Box 1760 Shelton, WA 98584

Agriculture

Everett L. Hughes EA everetthughes.com (360) 427-0427 2146 Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 409 Union, WA 98592

Skokomish Farms Inc. skokomishfarms.com (800) 942-5363 N Sunnyside Rd PO Box 557 Union, WA 98592

Richard D. Thornbrue, CPA (360) 426-5667 424 N Fourth St PO Box 1156 Shelton, WA 98584 Vander Wegen & Associates, Inc., PS vanderwegencpa.com (360) 426-1681 911 W Railroad Ave PO Box 789 Shelton, WA 98584

Appliances

Appliance Repair Plus sheltonappliances repairservice.com (360) 427-1202 1912 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 101 Shelton, WA 98584

Architects/Building Attorneys & Legal Services Design Foster & Williams Architects fosterwilliams.com (360) 426-0511 601 W Railroad Ave, Ste 100 PO Box 102 Shelton, WA 98584

Adept Law PLLC adeptlaw.com (866) 452-3378 209 4th Ave E, Ste 200 Olympia, WA 98501 PO Box 554 Belfair, WA 98528

Arts & Culture Organizations

Goodell Law Inc., PS masonkitsaplaw.com (360) 426-6220 101 W Railroad Ave, Ste 1 Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 1865 Belfair, WA 98528

Anna’s Bay Center for Music annasbaychorale.org (360) 898-5000 PO Box 913 Shelton, WA 98584 Harstine Island Community Choir harstinechoir.org (360) 432-9940 PO Box 2243 Shelton, WA 98584 Peninsula Art Association peninsulaartassociation.com (360) 898-0106 PO Box 11 Shelton, WA 98584

Hoss & Wilson-Hoss, LLP hossandwilson-hoss.com (360) 426-2999 236 W Birch St Shelton, WA 98584

Jennifer R. Smith, Attorney at Law (360) 339-7488 925 Trosper Rd SW Tumwater, WA 98512

Joe L. Snyder, Attorney (360) 426-9100 125 N Fifth St PO Box 1338 Shelton, WA 98584 Legal Shield accesslegalinfo.com (360) 432-5816 Shelton, WA 98584

Robert W. Johnson, PLLC (360) 426-9728 PO Box 1400 Shelton, WA 98584

Auto Body Shops

Apex Collision Services apexcollisionservices.com (360) 868-2605 1347 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Auto Dealers

Gillis Auto Sales gillisautocenter.com (360) 426-5585 180 W Hulbert Rd PO Box 10 Shelton, WA 98584

Automobile

Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP Maintenance & whitehousenichols.com (360) 426-5885 Repair 601 W Railroad Ave, Ste 300 Cary’s Tire & Repair PO Box 1273 carystire.com Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 358-3800 202 S First St Shelton, WA 98584 Auction & Estate

Sales

Pacific Northwest Auction Service pnwauctioneer.com (360) 880-0231 831 W Golden Pheasant Rd Shelton, WA 98584

D & L Automotive and Repair dandlautorepair.com (360) 426-1467 2033 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1760 Shelton, WA 98584

FRESH SEAFOOD Clams Mussels Geoduck Smoked Salmon Oysters (Shucked & Live ) Shrimp (Frozen)

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Gillis Auto Sales gillisautocenter.com (360) 426-5585 180 W Hulbert Rd PO Box 10 Shelton, WA 98584 Les Schwab Tires lesschwab.com (360) 426-3333 2505 Olympic Hwy N #300 PO Box 1277 Shelton, WA 98584 Vander Wal’s Garage, Inc vanderwalsgarage.com (360) 426-8208 321 S Second St Shelton, WA 98584

Watson Diesel Repair, LLC watsondieselrepair.com (360) 426-5255 641 W Golden Pheasant Rd PO Box 2478 Shelton, WA 98584

Bakeries

Sweet Shack Bakery & Tea House LLC sweetshackbakery.com (360) 462-4433 627 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 522 Union, WA 98592

Banks & Credit Unions

Anchor Bank anchornetbank.com (360) 427-1970 100 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd PO Box 877 Shelton, WA 98584

Columbia Bank Hoodsport columbiabank.com (360) 877-5272 24341 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 38 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Columbia Bank Shelton columbiabank.com (360) 426-5581 2307 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1128 Shelton, WA 98584 Heritage Bank heritagebankwa.com (360) 426-4431 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd, Ste 115 Shelton, WA 98584 Key Bank key.com (360) 432-3380 410 W Railroad Ave PO Box 610 Shelton, WA 98584

Our Community Credit Union ourcu.com (360) 426-9701 526 W Cedar St PO Box 1670 Shelton, WA 98584 Peninsula Credit Union pcfcu.org (360) 426-1601 521 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2150 Shelton, WA 98584

Barber Shops

Clipperz Barber Shop clipperzbarber.com (360) 427-4335 120 S Third St Shelton, WA 98584

Bed & Breakfasts

Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce sheltonchamber.org (360) 426-2021 PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584 Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises skokomishenterprises.org (360) 877-2024 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish, WA 98584

Cabinets/Doors/ Millwork Olympic Mountain Millwork ommco.net (360) 432-2992 822 E Hiawatha Blvd Shelton, WA 98584

A Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed & Breakfast lighthouseonham.com (360) 427-1107 292 E Libby Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Casinos

Boat Sales

Lucky Dog Casino theluckydogcasino.net (360) 877-5656 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

Verle’s Sporting Goods and Marine verles.com (360) 426-0933 741 W Golden Pheasant Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Book Stores

Sage Book Store sagebookstore.com (360) 426-6011 116 W Railroad Ave, Ste 102 Shelton, WA 98584

Business Associations

Economic Development Council of Mason County masonedc.com (360) 426-2276 2948 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 472 Shelton, WA 98584 Island Enterprises Inc. islandenterprisesinc.com (360) 426-3442 3591 SE Old Olympic Hwy Shelton, WA 98584

North Mason Chamber of Commerce northmasonchamber.com (360) 275-4267 30 NE Romance Hill Rd, Ste 103 PO Box 416 Belfair, WA 98528

Little Creek Casino Resort little-creek.com (360) 427-7711 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584

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Quinault Beach Resort & Casino quinaultbeachresort.com (888) 461-2214 78 State Route 115 Ocean Shores, WA 98569

Catering

High On The Hog BBQ and Catering highonthehogbbq.com (360) 464-3716 Shelton, WA 98584 Wild & Woodsy Catering wildandwoodsy.com (360) 229-1388 Shelton, WA 98584

Keeping our community connected.

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360.898.2481

Serving Mason County since 1934

Churches

Gateway Christian Fellowship gatewaycf.com (360) 426-2758 405 S Seventh St PO Box 190 Shelton, WA 98584 New Community Church of Union thenccu.org (360) 898-7855 951 E Dalby Rd PO Box 232 Union, WA 98592

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St. David of Wales Episcopal Church sdow.org (360) 426-8472 324 W Cedar St PO Box 339 Shelton, WA 98584

Hood Canal Communications hcc.net (360) 898-2481 300 E Dalby Rd PO Box 249 Union, WA 98592

Coffee/Espresso Jitter Bug Espresso (360) 790-6700 Shelton, WA 98584

Cleaning Services Bella Casa Cleaning Services bccswa.com (360) 427-3548 Shelton, WA 98584 Big River Cleaning (360) 877-2024 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish, WA 98584

Steph’s Espresso (360) 427-1290 2230 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

LinkTech Engineering linktechengineering.net (360) 463-0635 PO Box 370 Shelton, WA 98584

Urraco Coffee Company urracocoffee.com (360) 462-5282 628 W Cota St PO Box 1214 Shelton, WA 98584

SoundPLAN International LLC soundplan.com (360) 432-9840 80 E Aspley Ln Shelton, WA 98584

Computers & Technology

Computer Creations NW computercnw.com (800) 791-4856 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Construction & Contractors

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

Safe Stride LLC (360) 292-2939 Shelton, WA 98584

Generation D Computers & Technologies generationd.us (360) 462-0555 131 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

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

Detail Productions Handyman Services (360) 250-5793 Shelton, WA 98584 Ebbe Properties ebbeproperties.com (360) 480-6660 PO Box 542 Shelton, WA 98584 EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. eikconstruction.com (360) 432-3147 Shelton, WA 98584 Lighthouse Electric lighthouseelectric1.com (360) 427-4349 Shelton, WA 98584 RAM Electric (360) 470-1254 Shelton, WA 98584 Rexford Homes ebbeproperties.com (360) 480-6660 PO Box 542 Shelton, WA 98584 Watson Construction Co. (360) 426-7626 2270 SE Cole Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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Butkus Consulting, Inc. butkusconsulting.com (425) 281-8113 Shelton, WA 98584 Experience 4 Hire (360) 704-9324 Shelton, WA 98584 Falcon Financial, Inc. falconportfolios.com (360) 898-1199 320 E Dalby Rd, Ste D PO Box 651 Union, WA 98592 PUD#3 Energy Conservation masonpud3.org (360) 426-8255 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd PO Box 2148 Shelton, WA 98584 Sam Sevier, LLC mktechnology.com (360) 432-9201

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Hackney Family and Cosmetic Dentistry drhackney.com (360) 426-1676 1051 SE State Route 3 PO Box 398 Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Dental Center sheltondentalcenter.com (360) 426-8401 1829 Jefferson St Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Dental Excellence sheltondental.com (360) 426-4712 1626 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1248 Shelton, WA 98584 Steven H. Bowers DDS, PS drstevenbowersdentistry. com (360) 426-1664 717 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 William J. Busacca DDS PS mysheltondentist.com (360) 426-9711 1525 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

Education

Hood Canal School District hoodcanal.wednet.edu (360) 877-5463 111 N State Route 106 Shelton, WA 98584 Olympic College olympic.edu/campuses/ shelton (360) 432-5400 937 W Alpine Way Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Highclimber Store (DECA) (360) 426-4471 3737 Shelton Springs Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton School District Sheltonschools.org (360) 426-8231 700 S First St Shelton, WA 98584 Sound Learning soundlearning.co (360) 426-9733 133 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2529 Shelton, WA 98584 WSU Extension mason.wsu.edu (360) 427-9670 ext. 680 303 N Fourth St Shelton, WA 98584

Elected Officials & Political Candidates

Commissioner Terri Jeffreys terrijeffreys.org (360) 427-9670 ext. 419 411 N Fifth St Shelton, WA 98584 Griffey for State House griffey4statehouse.com PO Box 83 Allyn, WA 98524 Josiah Rowell for State House josiahrowell.com (360) 362-3257 PO Box 405 Union, WA 98592 Mason County Republicans masoncountyrepublicans. org (541) 817-7979 1620 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 326 Shelton, WA 98584 Melody Peterson (360) 426-9389 411 N Fifth St Shelton, WA 98584 Representative Drew MacEwen houserepublicans.wa.gov/ drew-macewen (360) 786-7902 434 John L O’Brien Bldg POB 40600 Olympia, WA 98504

Emergency Services

Central Mason Fire & EMS cmfe.org (360) 432-5170 122 W Franklin St PO Box 1910 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Medic One mcmo.org (360) 426-3403 2019 Jefferson St 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd #224-329 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason Fire District #4 masonfire4.com (360) 426-7222 2970 SE Arcadia Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Employment Services

Career Quest careerquest.biz (360) 427-7300 2026 Olympic Hwy N #201 Shelton, WA 98584 Employment Solutions Plus esplus-llc.com (360) 923-2204 720 Sleater-Kinney Rd, Ste S-1 PO Box 5558 Lacey, WA 98509 Exceptional Foresters Inc. (EFI) team-efi.org (360) 426-0077 2009 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Express Employment Professionals express-aberdeen.com (360) 533-6755 1812 Sumner Ave, Ste B Aberdeen, WA 98520 Express Employment Professionals (Olympia) express-olympia.com (360) 357-7195 2615 Capital Mall Dr SW, Ste A1 Olympia, WA 98502 Total Employment And Management teamshome.com (360) 456-0334 4305 Lacey Blvd SE, Ste 25 Lacey, WA 98503

Equipment Rental

Gateway Rental Center gatewayrentalcenter.com (360) 426-1091 2505 Olympic Hwy N, #200 Shelton, WA 98584 Island Johnny Portable Toilets islandjohnny.net (360) 426-6697 1871 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Events/Weddings

Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200 7101 E State Route 106 10 E Alderbrook Dr Union, WA 98592 All About Parties allaboutparties-olympia. com (360) 426-8822 2270 SE Cole Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Clown Extraordinaire clownextraordinaire.com (360) 977-5946 321 E Pickering Dr Shelton, WA 98584

Evergreen Wholesalers

Mt. St. Helens Evergreens, Inc. (360) 427-5544 200 SE Clearwater Rdg Shelton, WA 98584 The Hiawatha Corp. hiawathacorp.com (360) 426-4562 681 E Johns Prairie Rd PO Box 1227 Shelton, WA 98584

Excavation

Kamin Excavation, LLC kaminexcavation.com (360) 426-0003 680 E Johns Prairie Rd PO Box 2491 Shelton, WA 98584

Financial Services & Investments

Columbia Bank Shelton columbiabank.com (360) 426-5581 2307 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1128 Shelton, WA 98584 Community Financial Center ourcu.com (360) 432-5201 2948 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1670 Shelton, WA 98584 Edward Jones - Armin Baumgartel, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 426-0982 821 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1908 Shelton, WA 98584 Edward Jones - Eric R. Thompson, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 426-8054 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd, Ste 219 Shelton, WA 98584 Edward Jones - Karen Schade, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 426-4590 1051 SE State Route 3, Ste E Shelton, WA 98584

Falcon Financial, Inc. falconportfolios.com (360) 898-1199 320 E Dalby Rd, Ste D PO Box 651 Union, WA 98592

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Heritage Bank heritagebankwa.com (360) 426-4431 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd, Ste 115 Shelton, WA 98584 State Farm Insurance Melanie Bakala bakalainsurance.com (360) 426-2428 821 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2468 Shelton, WA 98584

Fire & Water Damage

ServPro of Mason County servpromasoncounty.com (360) 427-9332 PO Box 2238 Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Floor Coverings

Tupper’s Floor Coverings & Interiors, Inc. tuppersfloors.com (360) 426-2499 1069 SE State Route 3 Shelton, WA 98584

Proud to be a part of the community since 1890.

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

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

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Florists & Gifts Lynch Creek Floral lynchcreekfloral.com (360) 426-8615 331 W Railroad Ave PO Box 310 Shelton, WA 98584

Funeral Services

McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory mccombwagner.com (360) 426-4803 703 W Railroad Ave PO Box 179 Shelton, WA 98584

Anchor Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Dan Cooling to Branch Manager of our Shelton location, conveniently located inside Walmart.

Dan has lived in Shelton since 2004 and is looking forward to building strong relationships in his local community.

Shelton Memorial Park sheltonwacemetery.com (360) 426-2152 1605 Van Buren St Shelton, WA 98584

Dan Cooling AVP, Branch Manager 100 E Wallace Kneeland Blvd (360) 427-1970

Gas Stations/ Convenience Stores Kamilche Trading Post kamilchetradingpost.com (360) 426-5254 61 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584

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Twin Totems Store (360) 427-9099 19390 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish, WA 98584

Golf Courses

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club alderbrookgolf.com (360) 898-2575 330 Country Club Dr Union, WA 98592 Lake Cushman Golf Course lakecushmangolfcourse.com (360) 877-5505 210 N Fairway Dr W Hoodsport, WA 98584 Lake Limerick Country Club lakelimerick.com (360) 426-6290 790 E Saint Andrews Dr Shelton, WA 98584 Salish Cliffs Golf Course salish-cliffs.com (360) 462-3673 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584

Port of Shelton portofshelton.com (360) 426-1151 21 W Sanderson Way Shelton, WA 98584 WorkSource Mason County go2worksource.com (360) 427-2174 2505 Olympic Hwy N Ste 420 PO Box 1850 Shelton, WA 98584

Graphic Design

Image in Action Design imageinactiondesign.com (360) 427-5599 Shelton, WA 98584 Joonbug Graphic Design joonbuggraphicdesign.com (360) 556-6205 Shelton, WA 98584 Woytowich Ad Design woytowichdesign.com (360) 877-0033 PO Box 761 Hoodsport, WA 98548

Hardware & Grocery & Food Stores Building Materials Fred Meyer fredmeyer.com (360) 427-2979 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584

ProBuild probuild.com (360) 426-2611 114 E Cedar St Shelton, WA 98584

Michael’s Meats michaelsmeats.net (360) 426-1659 1729 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

Tozier Brothers Inc. toziershardware.com (360) 426-2411 110 Mill St Shelton, WA 98584

Taylor Shellfish Retail Store taylorshellfish.com (360) 426-6178 130 SE Lynch Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Health & Wellness

Walmart walmart.com (360) 427-6226 100 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584

Government

Setting the Standard in Working Forests

Mason Transit Authority masontransit.org (360) 426-9434 790 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Port of Hoodsport portofhoodsport.us (360) 877-9350 24113 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 429 Hoodsport, WA 98548

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Bright Tomorrows Hypnotherapy brighttomorrows.net (360) 463-1840 221 Railroad Ave, Ste 21 Shelton, WA 98584 Greater Success LLC gonutrienow.com (360) 545-4401 Shelton, WA 98584

Living Well, Inc./ Isagenix livinwell.isagenix.com (360) 426-7951 PO Box 2445 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics masongeneral.com (360) 426-1611 901 Mountain View Dr PO Box 1668 Shelton, WA 98584

Health Care

Avada Hearing Care Center avada.com (360) 427-2423 2020 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 Behavioral Health Resources bhr.org (360) 704-7170 110 W K St Shelton, WA 98584 Ear, Nose & Throat Associates SW entsw.com (360) 357-6314 ext. 120 128 Lilly Rd NE, Ste 202 Olympia, WA 98506 Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics masongeneral.com (360) 426-1611 901 Mountain View Dr PO Box 1668 Shelton, WA 98584 Mental Health Professionals, LLC mhp-llc.com (360) 462-3320 1620 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 366 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Newman Family Chiropractic newmanfamilychiro.com (360) 426-3886 2211 Jefferson St PO Box 1701 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Dental Excellence sheltondental.com (360) 426-4712 1626 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1248 Shelton, WA 98584

Health & Fitness Curves for Women curves.com (360) 462-0550 129 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Joonbug Yoga joonbugyoga.com (360) 556-6205 224 and 220 Cota St Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Athletic Club sheltonathleticclub.com (360) 426-1388 707 S First St PO Box 1658 Shelton, WA 98584

Heating/Ventilating/ Air Conditioning ARCH Mechanical, Inc. archmechanical.com (360) 229-2139 PO Box 2085 Shelton, WA 98584

Olympia Sheet Metal, Inc. (360) 491-1123 2839 Marvin Rd NE Olympia, WA 98516 Olympic Heating & Cooling, LLC olympicheatingandcooling.com (360) 426-9945 Shelton, WA 98584 Olympic Stove & Spas, Inc. olympicstoveandspa.com (360) 877-5200 24202 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 1174 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Sunset Air sunsetair.com (360) 427-8005 5210 Lacey Blvd Lacey, WA 98503

Hotels & Lodging A Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed & Breakfast lighthouseonham.com (360) 427-1107 292 E Libby Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200 10 E Alderbrook Dr Union, WA 98592 Lake Cushman Resort lakecushman.com (360) 877-9630 4621 N Lake Cushman Rd PO Box 148 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Pirate’s Cove Caboose greatgetaways.com (360) 569-2799 202 E Pirates Creek Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Robin Hood Village Resort robinhoodvillage.com (360) 898-2163 6780 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592 Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman skokomishpark.com (360) 877-5760 7211 N Lake Cushman Rd Hoodsport, WA 98548

Super 8 Shelton super8shelton.com (360) 426-1654 2943 Northview Circle PO Box 267 Shelton, WA 98584 The Waterfront at Potlatch thewaterfrontatpotlatch.com (360) 877-9422 21660 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish, WA 98584

State Farm Insurance Melanie Bakala bakalainsurance.com (360) 426-2428 821 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2468 Shelton, WA 98584

Interior Design

Dover Point Designs (360) 451-2885 PO Box 4414 Olympia, WA 98501

Jewelry

Case by Case Jewelers casebycaseimports.com (360) 427-3130 Allstate Insurance Company 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste C - Marcy Johnson PO Box 2228 allstateagencies.com/ Shelton, WA 98584 marcyjohnson (360) 426-6393 Mariano’s Fine 2215 Olympic Hwy N Jewelry & Design Shelton, WA 98584 facebook.com/marianosfine jewelryanddesign Arnold Smith Insurance (360) 426-5811 arnoldsmithins.com 116 W Railroad Ave, Ste 108 (360) 426-3317 Shelton, WA 98584 1535 Olympic Hwy N PO Box L Landscaping & Shelton, WA 98584

Insurance & Investments

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Supplies

Duncan & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. duncanins.com (360) 426-3357 2136 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 880 Shelton, WA 98584

Big River Landscaping (360) 877-2026 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish, WA 98584

eikconstruction.com

Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply bradytrucking.com (360) 426-0700 Edward Jones - Eric R. Thompson, Financial Advisor 922 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 edwardjones.com (360) 426-8054 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Ste 219 Shelton, WA 98584 Edward Jones - Karen Schade, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 426-4590 1051 SE State Route 3, Ste E Shelton, WA 98584 Mutual of Omaha Mike Oliver mutualofomaha.com/ agent/michaeloliver (360) 463-4765 Shelton, WA 98584 New York Life Insurance - Brad Miller newyorklife.com/agent/blmiller (360) 489-0770 2116 Caton Way SW Olympia, WA 98502

Crenshaw Landscaping crenshawlandscaping.net (360) 229-6398 Shelton, WA 98584 Miles Sand and Gravel milessandandgravel.com (360) 426-3345 3100 W Franklin St PO Box 1637 Shelton, WA 98584 Oakland Bay Landscape Services LLC oaklandbaylandscaping.com (360) 490-9187 301 Wallace-Kneeland Blvd # 224-121 Shelton, WA 98584

Mailing & Shipping Services

Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center zeppelinshipping.com (360) 545-3301 116 W Railroad Ave, Ste 106 Shelton, WA 98584

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Skyline Drive-In Theater skylinedrive-in.com (360) 426-4707 182 SE Brewer Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Museums

Mason County Historical Museum masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org (360) 426-1020 427 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1366 Shelton, WA 98584

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Washington Home Center washhome.com (360) 427-6667 61 SE Ryan Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Manufacturing

Lund Custom Machine (360) 432-0310 110 W Metzler Mill Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Marinas

Hood Canal Marina hood-canal-marina.com (360) 898-2252 5101 E State Route 106 PO Box 305 Union, WA 98592 Jarrell’s Cove Marina (360) 426-8823 220 E Wilson Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Marine Supplies/ Products EZ-Pull Products ezpull.net (360) 427-1122 PO Box 1307 Shelton, WA 98584

Verle’s Sporting Goods and Marine verles.com (360) 426-0933 741 W Golden Pheasant Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Journal masoncounty.com (360) 426-4412 227 W Cota St PO Box 430 Shelton, WA 98584

Marketing, Media & Advertising

Mason County Life kitsapsunmedia.com (360) 792-9210 545 Fifth St PO Box 259 Bremerton, WA 98337

94.5 Roxy krxy.com (360) 236-1010 PO Box 702 Shelton, WA 98584

96.9 KAYO/KGY Radio kgyradio.com (360) 943-1240 1700 Marine Dr NE PO Box 1249 Olympia, WA 98507 Coffee News coffeenewstm.com (360) 357-1000 6200 Capitol Blvd SE, Ste C Tumwater, WA 98501 PO Box 4008 Olympia, WA 98501 MasonCounty Community.com masoncountycommunity.com (360) 277-5757 Allyn, WA 98524

BIGHT Shelton Mason County Chamber

Non-Profit & Community Organizations

Evergreen Rural Water of Washington erwow.org (360) 462-9287 11840 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 2300 Shelton, WA 98584 Member SIPC

Manufactured & Modular Homes

Squaxin Island Museum squaxinislandmuseum.org (360) 432-3839 SE 150 Kwuh-Deegs-Altzw Shelton, WA 98584

MasonWebTV.com masonwebtv.com (360) 229-2234 5741 E Pickering Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Mobile Home/ RV Parks Blue Bear Park (360) 426-3169 261 SE Craig Dr Shelton, WA 98584

Mortgage

Eagle Home Mortgage donnamillerhomeloans.com (360) 874-0751 1551 Piperberry Way SE Ste 151 Port Orchard, WA 98366

Our Community Credit Union ourcu.com (360) 426-9701 McCarty & Associates, Inc. 526 W Cedar St PO Box 1670 ‘’A Marketing Firm’’ Shelton, WA 98584 mccartyandassociates.com (360) 490-0616 Peninsula Credit Union 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste 6 pcfcu.org PO Box 1488 (360) 426-1601 Shelton, WA 98584 521 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2150 The Shopper Shelton, WA 98584 shoppersweekly.com (360) 426-4677 2505 Olympic Hwy N Movie Theaters Ste 220B Shelton Cinemas Shelton, WA 98584 sheltoncinemas.com (360) 426-1000 517 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584

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Harmony Hill Retreat Center harmonyhill.org (360) 898-2363 7362 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592 Hood Canal Kiwanis Club hckiwanis.org PO Box 133 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Kristmas Town Kiwanis kristmastownkiwanis.com (360) 426-2499 PO Box 777 Shelton, WA 98584 Love INC of Mason County loveincmasoncounty.org (360) 462-5684 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste 10 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason Area Fair Association masonareafair.com (360) 482-2789 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Forest Festival Association masoncountyforestfestival.org (360) 426-9333 PO Box 252 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason General Hospital Foundation masongeneral.com/foundation (360) 427-3623 2505 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1668 Shelton, WA 98584

Mason Matters masonmatters.org (360) 427-9670 ext. 543 415 N Sixth St PO Box 1580 Shelton, WA 98584 Relay For Life Shelton relayforlifeofshelton.org PO Box 2150 Shelton, WA 98584 Saints’ Pantry saintspantry.org (360) 427-8847 214 S Second St PO Box 1064 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Elks 2467 sheltonelks2467.com (360) 426-2322 741 SE Craig Rd PO Box 220 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Kiwanis Club sheltonkiwanis.org (360) 426-0512 PO Box 477 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Rotary (360) 426-1601 324 W Cedar St PO Box 633 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton School District sheltonschools.org (360) 426-8231 700 S First St Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Timberland/ William G. Reed Public Library trlib.org (360) 426-1362 710 W Alder St Shelton, WA 98584 Skookum Rotary oysterfest.org (360) 426-8597 PO Box 849 Shelton, WA 98584 Turning Pointe turningpointe.org (360) 426-1216 210 Pacific Ct Shelton, WA 98584 Union City Masonic Lodge #27 unioncity-27.org (360) 877-5964 19331 NW Hwy 101 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 PO Box 1614 Shelton, WA 98584

Union Tourism Association visitunion.com PO Box 623 Union, WA 98592 United Way of Mason County unitedwaymasonco.org (360) 426-4999 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste 12 Shelton, WA 98584 Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington wildfelids.org (360) 427-4466 3111 E Harstine Island Rd N Shelton, WA 98584

Office Supplies

Empire Office Equipment, Inc. eoedigital.com (360) 491-1854 8300 28th Court NE, Ste 100 Lacey, WA 98516 The Creative Office thecreativeoffice.com (360) 754-1732 721 Legion Way SE Olympia, WA 98501 The Shopper shoppersweekly.com (360) 426-4677 2505 Olympic Hwy N Ste 220B Shelton, WA 98584

Optometrists

The Optical Shop of WA, Inc. opticalshopofwa.com (360) 427-7553 2026 Olympic Hwy N,Ste 102 Shelton, WA 98584

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

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

Payroll Services

Paychex paychex.com (425) 235-1112 ext. 45454 27427 238th Pl SE Maple Valley, WA 98038

Pest Control/Removal Mathis Exterminating mathisexterminating.com (360) 427-2411 1001 Cooper Pt Rd SE Olympia, WA 98502

Pet Services

Haigh Veterinary Hospital haighveterinaryhospital.com (360) 426-1840 81 SE Walker Park Rd PO Box 819 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Veterinary Hospital, Inc. sheltonveterinaryhospital.com (360) 426-2616 104 E J St Shelton, WA 98584 Sylvan Pet Lodge sylvanpetlodge.com (360) 426-3052 270 SE Spring Pl Shelton, WA 98584

Pharmacies

Neil’s Pharmacy (360) 426-3327 512 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584

Photography Cooper Studios cooperstudios.net (360) 426-6646 409 W Railroad Ave PO Box 38 Shelton, WA 98584

DJMdesigns Photography djmdesignsphotos.com (360) 285-3566 Shelton, WA 98584

Black Star blackstarprint.com (360) 427-9614 510 E Mason Lake Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Crosswynd Designs Embroidery & Screen Printing crosswynddesigns.com (360) 791-3904 Shelton, WA 98584

Property Management

Gateway Property Management gatewaypropmgmt.com (360) 426-3988 620 W Cota St PO Box 1997 Shelton, WA 98584 John L. Scott Real Estate johnlscott.com/shelton (360) 426-3319 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70 Shelton, WA 98584 Keller Properties (360) 358-8541 Shelton, WA 98584 Kirk Building (360) 477-9996 82 Peele Rd Pt. Angeles, WA 98363

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

Richard Beckman Realty Group, LLC richardbeckmangroup.com (360) 426-5521 1729 W Railroad Ave PO Box Y Shelton, WA 98584

Printing & Design Services

Real Estate & Development

Digital Printing gcdigitalprint.com (360) 426-8628 120 S Seventh St Shelton, WA 98584

Alderbrook Properties alderbrookproperties.com (360) 898-0055 871 E Beach Dr Union, WA 98592

The Shopper shoppersweekly.com (360) 426-4677 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 220B Shelton, WA 98584

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

Promotional Materials/Screen Printing Bill Holman Rep. Newton Mfg. Co. (360) 427-6636 Shelton, WA 98584

John L. Scott Real Estate Dawn Pannell dawnpannell.johnlscott.com (360) 426-0512 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70 Shelton, WA 98584 Keller Williams Realty – Scotty Mills kw.com/kw/agent/scottmills (360) 786-6900 1217 Cooper Point Rd SW #5 Olympia, WA 98502 PO Box 1195 Shelton, WA 98584 Prudential Northwest Real Estate Shelton kevinc.pnwre.net (360) 426-9748 1781 W Shelton-Matlock Rd PO Box 6 Shelton, WA 98584 Richard Beckman Realty Group, LLC richardbeckmangroup.com (360) 426-5521 1729 W Railroad Ave PO Box Y Shelton, WA 98584 Windermere Real Estate Keith Fuller keithfuller.com (360) 490-3811 920 W Railroad Ave PO Box 714 Shelton, WA 98584 Windermere Real Estate/ Himlie, Inc. shelton.windermere.com (360) 426-2646 920 W Railroad Ave PO Box 729 Shelton, WA 98584

Recreation

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club alderbrookgolf.com (360) 898-2575 330 Country Club Dr Union, WA 98592

Kapowsin Air Sports skydive101.com (360) 432-8000 141 W Airview Way PO Box 1247 Shelton, WA 98584

Robin Hood Restaurant & Pub therobinhood.com (360) 898-4400 6790 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592

Mason County Sportsmans Association masoncountysa.com (360) 427-1102 521 W Business Park Rd PO Box 1122 Shelton, WA 98584

Roosters Family Restaurant (360) 426-7224 3001 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

Restaurants

Blondie’s Restaurant (360) 432-2777 628 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Dairy Queen dairyqueen.com (360) 426-7277 221 N First St Shelton, WA 98584 Domino’s Pizza dominos.com (360) 427-8700 134 N First St Shelton, WA 98584 Nita’s Koffee Shop (360) 426-6143 325 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 North Fork Grill at Lucky Dog Casino theluckydogcasino.net (360) 877-5656 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro osakaasianbistro.com (360) 427-2625 506 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Smoking Mo’s smokingmos.com (360) 462-0163 203 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Taqueria Las Palmas (360) 432-3220 116 E Cota St Shelton, WA 98584 Taylor Station Restaurant & Lounge (360) 426-8501 62 SE Lynch Rd Shelton, WA 98584 The Strip Steak House facebook.com/ thestripsteakhouse.llc (360) 432-5844 405 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 The Tides Restaurant LLC (360) 877-8921 27061 N US Hwy 101 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Xinh’s Clam & Oyster House xinhsrestaurant.com (360) 427-8709 221 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Retail

Annie’s Quilt Shoppe anniesquiltshoppe.com (360) 427-6164 2505 Olympic Hwy N Ste 220A Shelton, WA 98584

Hall Equities Group hallequitiesgroup.com (925) 933-4000 1855 Olympic Blvd, Ste 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 John L. Scott Real Estate johnlscott.com/shelton (360) 426-3319 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70

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Christmas Village (253) 581-9571 2650 N 13th St Shelton, WA 98584 Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center firlaneskillednursing.com (360) 426-1651 2430 N 13th St Shelton, WA 98584 Maple Glen Senior Living artegan.com (360) 427-0300 1700 N 13th Loop Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Proudly serving Mason County for all your real estate needs!

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Stop in and meet one of our amazing agents, we’re conveniently located in the heart of Shelton.

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Better On You (360) 790-2843 413 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop cameoboutique.com (360) 898-3200 6871 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592 Creekside Antiques (360) 490-0376 209 Railroad Ave PO Box 1006 Shelton, WA 98584 Fashion Cents Boutique (360) 462-4004 113 S Second St, Ste 101 Shelton, WA 98584 Garage Sale Maniacs facebook.com/ garagesalemaniacs (360) 239-8472 122 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584 Goodwill Shelton tacomagoodwill.org (360) 426-0838 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584

Habitat for Humanity of Mason County habitatmasonwa.org (360) 426-8134 1826 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1549 Shelton, WA 98584 Nifty Thrifty Store mcsac.net/nifty-thrifty (360) 427-0858 826 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1066 Shelton, WA 98584 Off the Walls! Gallery facebook.com/ offthewallsgallery (360) 868-2690 112 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584 Olsen Furniture olsenfurniture.com (360) 426-4702 414 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584 Pier 101 Gift Shop & Women’s Boutique facebook.com/pier.101. gift.shop (360) 877-0009 24180 N US Highway 101 PO Box 656 Hoodsport, WA 98548

BIGHT Shelton Mason County Chamber

Rockets & Rainbows (360) 462-1310 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste A Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center sheltonhealthandrehab.com (360) 427-2575 153 Johns Court Shelton, WA 98584

Roofing Contractors Cogent Construction Inc. cogentconstructioninc.com (360) 427-3162 202 E Pine St Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 675 Union, WA 98592 The Roof Doctor, Inc. theroofdoctor.com (360) 427-8611 1131 Kamilche Ln PO Box 851 Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Senior Activities Association mcsac.net (360) 426-7374 190 W Sentry Dr PO Box 1066 Shelton, WA 98584 Senior Services for South Sound southsoundseniors.org (360) 586-6181 222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501 Washington State Senior Games washingtonstate seniorgames.com (360) 754-4937 PO Box 1487 Shelton, WA 98584 Olympia, WA 98507

Septic Tanks & Systems-Cleaning

AAA Septic Tank Pumping (360) 427-6110 2300 Brockdale Rd PO Box 1460 Shelton, WA 98584

Shellfish Growers Hama Hama Company hamahamaoysters.com (360) 877-5811 35846 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 250 Lilliwaup, WA 98555

Skipworth’s, LLC stihlusa.com (360) 426-0875 1603 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

2nd Street Design Studio 2nd-street-design-studio.com (360) 426-2141 118 N Second St Shelton, WA 98584

Little Skookum Shellfish Growers skookumshellfish.com (360) 426-9759 2262 SE Lynch Rd PO Box 1157 Shelton, WA 98584

Treasures Thrift Store masongeneral.com/ treasures_thrift_store (360) 427-3858 305 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1585 Shelton, WA 98584

Buben School of Beauty bubensb.com (360) 868-2942 321 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Salish Seafoods salishseafoods.com (360) 426-4933 3591 SE Old Olympic Hwy Shelton, WA 98584

Salons & Spas

Seven Inlets Spa seveninletsspa.com Walmart (360) 462-1772 walmart.com 91 W State Route 108 (360) 427-6226 100 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton, WA 98584

Retirement Communities & Assisted Living

Alpine Way Continuing Care Community alpinewayliving.com (360) 426-2600 900 W Alpine Way Shelton, WA 98584

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Senior Services & Activities KWA Home Care kwacares.org (360) 426-9700 706 Cascade Ave, Ste A Shelton, WA 98584

Maple Glen Senior Living artegan.com (360) 427-0300 1700 N 13th Loop Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Seattle Shellfish LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462 1144 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Taylor Shellfish Farms taylorshellfish.com (360) 426-6178 130 SE Lynch Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Signs & Banners Black Star blackstarprint.com (360) 427-9614 510 E Mason Lake Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Sporting Goods Heilig’s Hand Held Noise Maker (360) 259-1342 Olympia, WA 98501

Verle’s Sporting Goods and Marine verles.com (360) 426-0933 741 W Golden Pheasant Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Timber Companies

Beco’s Tree Service & Wood Carving becostreeservices.com (360) 490-2670 2253 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Green Diamond Resource Company greendiamond.com (360) 426-3381 215 N Third St PO Box 9001 Shelton, WA 98584 Manke Lumber Co., Inc. mankelumber.com (360) 426-5536 826 Fairmount Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Olympic Panel Products olypanel.com (360) 432-5000 204 E Railroad Ave PO Box 640 Shelton, WA 98584 Simpson Lumber Company, LLC simpson.com (360) 427-4834 100 N Front St Shelton, WA 98584

Title Insurance First American Title Insurance Co. firstam.com (360) 426-1626 215 W Railroad Ave PO Box Z Shelton, WA 98584

Land Title Co. of Mason County landtitleco.net (360) 426-8288 930 W Railroad Ave PO Box 327 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Title Company masoncountytitle.com (360) 426-9713 130 W Railroad Ave PO Box 278 Shelton, WA 98584

Towing Services

Jim’s Automotive, Inc jimsautomotiveincwa.com (360) 426-7167 2911 E Brockdale Rd PO Box 869 Shelton, WA 98584

Transportation Services Mason County Taxi masoncountytaxi.com (360) 426-8294 PO Box 2422 Shelton, WA 98584

Mason Transit Authority masontransit.org (360) 426-9434 790 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 The Patty Wagon pattywagonmobility.com (360) 427-0202 Shelton, WA 98584

Utilities

Cascade Natural Gas Corp. cngc.com (888) 522-1130 PO Box 344 Aberdeen, WA 98520 Hood Canal Communications hcc.net (360) 898-2481 300 E Dalby Rd PO Box 249 Union, WA 98592 Mason County Garbage & Recycling masoncountygarbage.com (360) 426-8729 81 E Wilburs Wy PO Box 787 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County PUD#1 mason-pud1.org (360) 877-5249 21971 N US Hwy 101 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County PUD#3 masonpud3.org (360) 426-8255 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd PO Box 2148 Shelton, WA 98584

Visitor Information

Hoodsport Visitor Information Center sheltonchamber.org (360) 877-2021 N 150 Lake Cushman Rd PO Box 706 Hoodsport, WA 98548

North Mason Chamber of Commerce northmasonchamber.com (360) 275-4267 30 NE Romance Hill Rd Ste 103 PO Box 416 Belfair, WA 98528 Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce sheltonchamber.org (360) 426-2021 215 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584 Tollie Visitor Information Center explorehoodcanal.com 230 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584

Website Design WinPages winpages.com (360) 426-8483 Shelton, WA 98584

Wholesale

Green Diamond Resource Company greendiamond.com (360) 426-3381 215 N Third St PO Box 9001 Shelton, WA 98584 Miles Sand and Gravel Company milessandandgravel.com (360) 426-3345 3100 W Franklin St PO Box 1637 Shelton, WA 98584

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Shelton Liquor & Wine (360) 427-2168 330 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Stottle Winery stottlewinery.com (360) 877-2247 24180 N US Hwy 101, Ste B Hoodsport, WA 98548 The Hardware Distillery Co. thehardwaredistillery.com (206) 300-0877 24210 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 129 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Walter Dacon Wines walterdaconwines.com (360) 426-5913 50 SE Skookum Inlet Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Youth Activities

Jitter Bug Dance Center & Jitters Coffee Lounge (360) 358-8476 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 170 Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 738 Elma, WA 98541 Mason County Youth Baseball Association mcyba-shelton.com (360) 463-7763 PO Box 1774 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Kings Cheer facebook.com/sheltonkings. cheerleading (360) 790-5732 Shelton, WA 98584

Olympic Panel Products olypanel.com (360) 432-5000 204 E Railroad Ave PO Box 640 Shelton, WA 98584

Wildcatz Fierce Cheer & Fitness facebook.com/wildcatz.cheer (360) 490-5396 123 S Second St, Shelton

Seattle Shellfish LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462 1144 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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Mon - Fri: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.

Thurs: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm One Saturday a month: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Simpson Lumber Company, LLC simpson.com (360) 427-4834 100 N Front St Shelton, WA 98584

Hoodsport Winery, Inc. hoodsport.com (360) 877-9894 N 23501 Hwy 101 WA 98548 Hoodsport,

Katherine J. Ketcher DMD

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becostreeservices.com 490-2670 BIGHT Shelton Mason County Chamber

BIGHT Shelton Mason County Chamber

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