BIGHT | Volume 2 - Issue 4

Volume 2 | Issue 4

IN THE LOOP

NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT

COMMUNITY ACTION

MORE ACTIVITY ABOVE

...AND THE WINNERS ARE Chamber announces community members receiving awards – 9

LOCAL EVENTS

EXPLORE YOUR BACKYARD

Hometown gal takes on Chamber leadership – 4

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Chamber gets results with local and state government – 16 Community events heat up with the Spring weather – 20

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Military Planning Exercises increase helicopter activity June – 22 Check out some local spots for outdoor fun – 24

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It’s a Celebration!

Your Transit-Community Center Rededication Ceremony is Here!

April 1, 2015

SAVE THE DATE! Mason Transit Authority invites you!

April 1, 2015 at 3:00 PM 601 W Franklin Street Shelton, Washington For more information, contact MTA at 360-426-9434

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Special Guest Speakers!

Mason County Youth Choirs!

Cake and Coffee Reception!

Tour the new facility!

Pavers are still available!

Do-Gooders at Gala and on Board Heidi McCutcheon | Executive Director

SHELTONMASONCOUNTY

My goodness! I don’t believe I’ve ever seen such a long string of great, fair weather in the Pacific Northwest as we have in the past 12-18 months. It’s gorgeous outside. Many of the trees seem to be confused in downtown Shelton as they are two months ahead in blooming.

Spring seems to have sprung.

Along those lines, we have endeavored to include several articles about how to spring clean your home, your business and your life – all from local experts! As you begin projects and wonder, “who can help me with that?” make sure to take a look at our member directory, located at the back of this magazine. From cleaners to roofers, landscapers to appliance repair – we have you covered.

The Chamber’s Awards Gala, where we honor the many businesses and volunteers across Mason County, was a spectacular event again this year (see page 6 for all the details). That evening, the Chamber celebrated its 93rd Anniversary, the award winners were announced, and the Board of Trustees was installed.

Our Board members span many locations throughout Mason County – Hoodsport, Matlock,

Shelton, and Union – and also span a variety of different businesses. From major employers to one-person entities, from retail to service and more, we look to our Board members to share the perspective of our many businesses. Our newest Board members are Pam Hanson of Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop in Union and Justin Baze from Black Star Printing in Shelton.

Pam’s store has been a fixture on the Hood Canal for the past 30+ years. She offers wine tasting every weekend and has a vast array of items for purchase. If you are planning to attend a Kentucky Derby type of event (such as the one on page 11), she also has amazing hats for a fraction of the price you’d expect.

Justin is the second generation of the Baze family to serve on the Chamber Board. His father Herb now spends much of his time at the Strip Steak House, creating the way for Justin to

2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT

Kelley Crabtree Maple Glen Senior Living

PAST PRESIDENT

Brian Kelly Miles Sand & Gravel

take on a leadership role at Black Star Printing. Black Star offers screen printing, embroidery, signs & banners, vehicle lettering, business cards and more. When Justin isn’t at Black Star, he can often be found performing with the Varmints, where he is lead guitar.

Our community’s volunteers, leaders, and do-gooders all work to make Mason County a better place to live, work, and play. My appreciation goes to all of you who take time out of your personal lives to give more. Keep up the good work!

VP OF MARKETING Patty Ayala Ross Shelton Timberland Regional Library VP OF MEMBER SERVICES Jennifer Owens Peninsula Credit Union

TREASURER

Wes Taylor Taylor Shellfish Company

TRUSTEES

Steve Andrewski | CareerQuest Melanie Bakala State Farm Insurance Janene Bandes | Pier 101 Gift Shop & Boutique Justin Baze | Black Star Printing Pam Hanson | Cameo Boutique

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John Lester Arnold Smith Insurance

Chamber hosts VIPs at GALA

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SCENE AND HEARD

2014 Award RECIPIENTS

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Annual CHAMBER AUCTION takes a Kentucky Derby Theme

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MEMBER DIRECTORY

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Julie Nichols Whitehouse & Nichols

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Karen Schade | Edward Jones

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Hometown Gal Takes Helm of Chamber Board Kelley Crabtree | Executive Director, Maple Glen Senior Living 2015 Chamber Board President As I step into the leadership role of the Chamber Board, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you a bit about my history in Shelton and Mason County.

I was born and raised in Shelton, I graduated from Shelton High in 1985… a VERY SHORT 30 years ago. I am pretty sure if we had voted “Most Likely to Never Leave” I would have been at the top of the list. I’ll be the first to admit I love to visit new places and big cities but wouldn’t give up small town living for anything. I have been married to my husband Fred for 28 years and we have two grown daughters, Jessica and Cassie. We are very proud of both of them, who are currently working while going to college following their passions.

We also have three granddaughters who couldn’t be more amazing!

I have worked a few different jobs over the years. During my senior year in high school I began working for Olympia Physical Therapy, the contracted provider at Mason General Hospital. I then enjoyed five years at the hospital itself and I remain friends with those physical therapy folks, some of whom still work there!

Later I spent five years working for Exceptional Foresters and took a second job at night at Nault’s Deli. In 1998, I went to work at Sunbridge (now Shelton Health & Rehab) as the Dietary Manager – I had always loved to cook and they took a chance on me. While there I received some great mentorship and I learned management skills. That experi-

CAUGHT IN THE The unseasonably great weather creates anticipation to get out doors and on the Canal or local waterways. See page 24 for inspiration!

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ence led me to realize that skilled nursing care was not where I wanted to spend the rest of my working career. So, I decided to apply for the Culinary Director position at Maple Glen where I could still do what I enjoy and contribute to the lives of seniors in a less restrictive environment.

I started my career with Maple Glen in October 2000 prior to the community opening. I worked as the Culinary Director which included cooking breakfast and lunch four out of five days each week. While working from the kitchen I spent a lot of time giving tours, renting apartments, and learning everything I could about assisted living.

After nine months I moved into the position of Administrative Assistant as well as continuing to provide oversight in the kitchen as the Culinary Director, minus the cooking. After one month in that role I was offered the executive director position. It was a scary and exciting time. I agreed to try it on the condition that I could return to cooking if it didn’t work out. I secretly thought they were crazy… but that was nearly 14 years ago!

Kelley Crabtree Maple Glen Senior Living Over the years I have been involved in the community in a variety of ways. I have served on the board of United Way, been a member of the Shelton Kiwanis Club, volunteered in several capacities at local schools, and the team at Maple Glen and I have been involved in Relay For Life for many years. For the last three years, I have served on the Chamber’s Board of Trustees and over the last two years as the vice president of marketing. I love how much I have learned about our community through my time with the Chamber and look forward to continuing to learn as I work side by side with the board members and Chamber staff as your president for 2015.

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Chamber hosts VIPs at Awards Gala

Each year the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce hosts its members and community leaders at the Annual Awards Gala, presenting the prestigious Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and President’s Choice awards. The semi-formal event, presented by Premier Sponsor Little Creek Casino Resort, began with a word from our sponsors, after an Ode to 2014 by Champagne Sponsor Melanie Bakala of State Farm Insurance.

The sold out crowd of VIPs enjoyed a delectable four course meal, with a menu of salmon trio, roasted beet salad, a delectable braised short rib with risotto and an exotic crème brûlées & cheese course, all expertly paired with wines by Little Creek’s grand sommelier.

Everything from the menu cards outlining these specialties, to the table numbers and place

cards were beautifully created

by The Shopper, who was the Media Sponsor along with Golden Pacific Embossing.

The Chamber’s executive director Heidi McCutcheon presented the annual State of the Chamber Address which hit on the highlights of 2014.

Again this year, many of the Chamber’s sponsors provided

Peninsula Credit Union, 2014 Business of the Year

giveaways that coincided with the presentation. The evening progressed with the Honorable Victoria Meadows presiding over the 2015 Installation of the Board of Trustees and with appreciation to outgoing board members Herb Baze and Jill Himlie. (See page 3 for an introduction of the 2015 Board Members.)

As the event wrapped, all of the nominees were honored and the winners for the 2014 awards were announced by McCutcheon and 2014 Chamber President Brian Kelly. McCutcheon said, “We are so fortunate to have an abundance of businesses and organizations who strive to make Mason County a better place to live, work and play.

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Again this year, all of the nominees and the recipients of the awards truly reflect this character. Our community is a better place because of them.”

Courtesy of Awards Sponsor, Adept Law PLLC, honors went to four deserving businesses and individuals: Citizen of the Year Melanie Bakala, Volunteer of the Year Susanna Samuelson, and President’s Choice Lisa Woodard.

Business of the Year honors the business that made the most significant contribution benefiting the Mason County business community over the past year. This year’s nominees included Better On You, Joonbug Yoga, Off the Walls! Gallery, Peninsula Credit Union, and Pier 101 Gift Shop & Women’s Boutique. The award went to Peninsula Credit Union.

Four citizens were nominated for the 2014 Citizen of the Year award, which honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions and who have given freely of their time, talent, energy and expertise.

The nominees were Melanie Bakala, Spencer Jones, Bill Kendrick, and Patty Ayala Ross. Melanie Bakala took home the 2014 award.

Volunteer of the Year nominees are recognized for their contributions to the Chamber's programs and activities. These volunteers have given their time, talents, energies and expertise in an effort to enhance the business community and the community at large. Volunteer extraordinaires John Lester, Jennifer Owens, and Susanna Samuelson were nominated this year. Susanna Samuelson received the award.

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Continued from page 7 Lastly, in continuation of the tradition created in 2012, the President’s Choice award was bestowed by Chamber Board President Brian Kelly who selected Lisa Woodard of Columbia Bank to receive the honor. He specifically noted “Lisa a shining example as a professional and as a serviceable citizen.

She leads by example, showcasing a dedication and work ethic which is matched only by energy.”

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The entire Awards Gala was an exquisite affair, celebrating another momentous year.

In custom with past years, Cooper Studios was on hand to capture the evening’s events and photograph our winners.

To see more of their gorgeous photos from the event, please visit sheltonchamber.org/ awards or visit our Facebook page.

photos: Cooper Studios

The Award goes to…

PENINSULA CREDIT UNION has been part of the community since

1935 offering products and services that help to improve the financial lives of their members. Both as an organization and as individuals, team members support CU4Kids and the Children’s Miracle Network/Seattle Children’s Hospital, Relay For Life, United Way Day of Caring and proudly sponsor community events – including Forest Festival, Music in the Park, and the Christmas Parade to name a few. Each day PCU moves the community forward through programs like Peninsula Educational Grants for innovative local educators and Bank-On Mason which assists under-served individuals.

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 18 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.”

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Platinum Level

Gold Level Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club

Mason County PUD#3

Bakala State Farm Insurance

Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics

Edward Jones – Eric R. Thompson, Financial Advisor

Miles Sand & Gravel

Falcon Financial, Inc.

Shelton Dental Excellence

Heritage Bank

Simpson Lumber Co.

Hood Canal Communications

Taylor Shellfish Farms

John L. Scott Real Estate

The Shopper

Lucky Dog Casino

Walmart

Adept Law, PLLC

Silver Level

Mason County Journal Mason Transit Authority

Alderbrook Resort & Spa Columbia Bank

Olympic Panel Products

Edward Jones – Karen Schade, Financial Advisor

Seattle Shellfish

Safe Stride LLC

Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center

Shelton Dental Center

Fred Meyer

Shelton School District

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SUSANNA SAMUELSON, who lives in Mason County with her husband Matt and their two sons, is the business development officer for Our Community Credit Union. Prior to working at OCCU, she built her foundation and passion for community service while working for Catholic Charities. Now, Susanna lives out her favorite saying “You can do no great things, just 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.

LISA WOODARD moved to Shelton

more than twenty years ago to be close to her husband’s family and has since made her own impact on our community. She has been in the banking industry for most of her career and is the Branch Manager at Columbia Bank. President Kelly noted her contribution of, “countless hours to community organizations, often lending leadership… [with] the incredible talent of coordinating every tiny detail, looking at the big picture, rallying committees and volunteers, all the while creating a fun environment.” In addition to serving the Chamber as a past Board member including a term as president and as chair of several program committees, she also supports the Mason General Hospital Foundation and United Way. When not working or volunteering, Lisa spends much of her time with her friends and family, outdoors – often, she and her husband are likely at the ball field with their son, Cody.

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Again, this year’s event promises whimsical over-the-top centerpieces and a variety of auction items – from jewelry items and wine tastings to golf excursions and family activities.

Some favorite items are “Chief for a Day” donated by Mason County Fire District 4 where a lucky person is picked up for work in a fire engine and eats lunch with firefighters, and the “Rock Core Firepit” donated by Miles Sand & Gravel.

Tickets are just $39 per person and with plans for a fun event at a stunning venue; space will undoubtedly fill up quickly!

Call (360) 426-2021 or email info@sheltonchamber.org today. A limited number of rooms are available for event guests at a special rate of $169/night.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization. The mission of the Chamber is to encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism, and facilitate economic development.

For more information about the auction, contact: Auction Chair Lisa Woodard; woodardL@columbiabank.com or by phone to (360) 456-7757 or email the Chamber office at info@sheltonchamber.org; phone (360) 426-2021.

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Spring Inspiration for Clever Renovations Susan Wray | Dover Point Designs

Spring has arrived and likely inspiration is settling in. You are glancing around a room in your home or business, and you are getting the feeling that things are beginning to appear stale, cluttered, tattered or have even become completely dysfunctional and out of control. You cannot ignore the reality before your eyes... something needs to be done. Is it a cosmetic refreshing, a revamp, a minor upgrade, or a total transformation?

You might be caught in a whirlwind of endless possibilities, or stuck, not being able to wrap your head around a single definitive idea. Not to worry! The decision to begin a project can unearth a bounty of questions which prove to be exciting and motivating, while at the same time daunting and confusing. As a designer, remodeler and embellisher of interiors, exteriors, and landscapes, I often find that this is the quandary many are struggling with when they give me a call.

First: bring out the hot water bottle, a security blanket, and some chamomile tea. You can let go of the panic attack to have an indepth discussion drawing conclusions as to the extent of the project. Typically, this can depend on a multitude of components such as timeframe, budget and purpose. Most folks have a bit more creative instinct than they realize, and once questions are asked concerning function, style, and preferences, a framework begins to emerge. Using this information, begin analyzing the area with an intentionally fresh perspective. Often, when we have lived or worked in a space for quite a while, we tend to get overly familiar with it and are not able to explore new options or take our thinking outside our daily routine. Ask yourself questions about the space. For example, does the current function of this room need to remain

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or will the way you would like to use the space be changing? Do you wish to add an office or can a spare bedroom become an office that doubles as a guest room when needed?

At times, you may need to hire a consultant to add direction and identify new possibilities. Occasionally, my clients will ask for consultation designing an overall vision including style, color scheme, furnishing decisions and layout, but may be content to run with the ideas themselves. Others ask for periodic guidance along the way, and yet another will require my assistance as project manager, walking with them one step at a time as the changes progress.

Naturally, each and every design project can cover the scope of one extreme to another and could either take a few days to accomplish or potentially end up stretching out further as a greater vision begins to unfold. As you begin transforming your space, let me stress that whatever the size of your design plans; patience, planning and preparation are absolutely necessary.

Couple these with a positive outlook and a way will be found for the big picture to be fine-tuned and carefully managed, so that when your dreams and your pocket book meet, the result will be a beautiful and successful improvement.

OCCU Announces 2015 Scholarship Program

Our Community Credit Union has announced that three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating 2015 high school seniors who attend school in Mason and Grays Harbor Counties and Vashon Island. Eligible individuals must be a member of OCCU.

Applications and guidelines for the scholarship are available for download at ourcu.com. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2015. Winners will be announced in May 2015.

Questions can be directed to Daris Devaney at (360) 427-3407/(800) 426-567 or emailed to ddevaney@ourcu.com.

Our Community Credit Union is based in Shelton and has 7 branch locations throughout Mason and East Grays Harbor County and in Vashon.

Rubbish! Get to Spring Cleaning Rik Fredrickson | Mason County Garbage & Recycling

Spring is a great time to clean out the garage, remodel that kitchen or replace that leaky roof. If you’re wondering what to do with the resulting rubbish, Mason County Garbage offers a variety of services to help with your cleanup or construction project. If you have a small clean out project they can deliver and pick up weekly or every other week.

They offer both small containers or,

if your project is larger, you can get a 20 or 40 yard roll off container. Or, if you’re cleaning out the yard or the shop, they provide containers for separated materials such as wood (non-treated), metal, concrete or asphalt that will reduce a substantial amount of disposal fees by being hauled to a recycler. And if you need temporary storage during construction and home projects, they can provide secure lockable storage containers for storage of building materials, tools, or even furniture.

Special services are required since deep cleaning your office typically results in sensitive documents. Good news! If you have old paperwork that may be confidential; they also offer shredding service at the Shelton office to recycle those old documents.

Now that we’ve alleviated many potential reasons to put off spring cleaning – get to it! You can learn more at masoncountygarbage.com or by calling (360) 426-8729.

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Congratulations to These Local Busineses!

On November 19, Clipperz Barber Shop invited the community to show off their new fantastic remodel of their location at 120 S. Third Street in Shelton.

On December 5, WildCatz Fierce Cheer & Fitness hosted a grand opening with lots of youthful energy at 123 S Second Street in Shelton.

On December 10, Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center marked the move to a new, larger location at 625 W Railroad Avenue, Shelton.

On December 16, PLAYlive, a new and exciting gaming facility opened the doors at 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 130 in Shelton. Stop by and check out their packages & party options!

We welcome our new Chamber Members:

On January 2, Sylvan Pet Lodge celebrated expansion at their facility at 270 SE Spring Pl in Shelton.

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McCutcheon to Serve on Chamber Executives Association Board

Heidi McCutcheon, the Executive Director of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to fill a three-year term on the Board of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE).

WACE is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals with approximately 860 members in 20 Western states and Canada. The association is designed to promote and enhance the professional development of chamber of commerce executives and is the largest state or regional chamber of commerce executives association in the United States.

“I’m honored to serve on the WACE Board and represent Mason County as well as Washington State,” said McCutcheon. “I’m looking forward to working with the board

members to provide directors across the nation with the education and information they need to continue to lead in their communities.”

Incorporated in 1924, the association has played a significant role in the growth and development of chamber of commerce professionals. Over the years, membership has become synonymous with access to a network of experienced chamber executives and exposure to emerging trends and usable ideas on every facet of chamber of commerce management.

Women of Note Begin Harmonizing

The Women of Note vocal ensemble celebrated a debut concert in October 2014. The product of Elizabeth Berndt and Suzanne Montgomery, they group is busy preparing for their second concert in Shelton this June.

The treble chorale is made up of twenty-five singers who take great pleasure in entertaining audiences of all ages. Singers come to Women of Note from every walk of life – business women, nurses, teachers, graphic artists, homemakers, musicians, and public and community servants.

Suzanne Montgomery is well known in the community. She currently teaches music at Mountain View Elementary and is the artistic director for Anna’s Bay Chorale.

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Chamber Gets Results with Local and State Government Dumpster Diving Initiative Passes

After almost two years of effort, the City of Shelton passed a dumpster diving ordinance this past December. At that time, Chamber representatives asked how they could support law enforcement to decrease crime downtown.

One idea was an ordinance prohibiting dumpster diving as without having such an ordinance, police officers were hard pressed to sort out the mischief occurring in the alleyways. We thought it was a good step in the right direction for creating a vibrant downtown. We proposed it to the City Commissioners, who asked the city-created Poverty Task Force (PTF) to consider the ordinance as they did their work.

Thanks to the work of the subsequent Human Services Committee, the police department, and your Chamber, the City Commission voted to approve the ordinance. We believe this rule gives our law enforcement officers one more tool in their efforts to keep our city clean and safe.

Alleyway Lighting

Another recommendation of PTF was for the City to consider lighting the alleyways. When Mason County PUD#3 heard about this, they contacted the city with a proposal: we’ll put up the lights, you pay for the power. We are proud of the City Commission for partnering with the PUD and voting yes on this project.

The PTF included the ordinance in their recommendations, included in a December 2013 report to the commission.

Legislators Go to Work

As our state faces the need to better fund education as a result of the state Supreme Court’s

McCleary decision, revenue proposals abound from the Governor’s office and from Democrats in the legislature.

At the same time, Republicans insist on reforms before revenue, looking at a myriad of ways to make government more efficient. Several Chamber representatives attended an AWB event last month and had the opportunity to hear from state leaders about these and other issues that affect businesses.

Minimum Wage

It appears that a $12 minimum wage has tremendous support in Washington State. The Association of Washington Business believes it’s not a matter of if – it’s a matter of how. Either the legislature can increase it internally or it could be posed to the voters through an initiative in 2016. Washington State has the highest minimum wage in the country.

Supporters say that increasing the minimum wage builds the economy from the bottom up, because when someone makes more, they spend more - putting more money in to the economy. Opponents say that people have low wages because they don’t have enough education, experience and/or skills to move up to higher paying jobs.

It is interesting to note that although there is support for increasing the minimum wage, people in Washington also believe that small business growth is critical and prefer solutions that favor small business.

It is possible that there is misunderstanding how increasing labor costs could affect the small business owner. Some business owners say that if their wage expense increases, they will face the possibility of having to eliminate jobs in order keep their business afloat,

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ultimately creating higher unemployment. We’ll keep you informed on this topic as it moves forward.

New Revenue and the Environment

At first look, who wouldn’t want cleaner air? Governor Inslee’s Carbon Pollution Accountability Act (a cap and trade reform) is said to “to cut emissions to make Washington healthier and incentivize innovative businesses to meet the needs of the growing clean energy economy,” according to a policy brief on Governor Inslee’s website.

The fact is that Washington is already one of the greenest states, currently a rate of 36% below the national average for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per capita and has been on a downward trend over the last 10 years - despite growth in the economy and population. Washington is within 3% of the state’s 2020 GHG emissions goal. This has been accomplished through collaboration, not through regulation and taxing. While many people generally support environmental efforts, the support drops dramatically when it includes increased cost of food and electricity.

Think about this: There are 130 facilities targeted in this legislation, including refineries, power plants and large

facilities which manufacture concrete, aluminum, pulp and paper, agricultural products and more. Most of these emitters face tough competition on a regional or worldwide basis.

Rising production costs will force them to make difficult choices to move out of state or to close. Employment opportunities decrease for us, and all we have done is drive those higher carbon-emitting companies to states and countries that allow higher emissions.

Ultimately this won’t reduce carbon emissions - it will just move them from our back yard.

You can also bet that fuel and energy costs will increase: A recent study estimates that this program will cost the average Washington family an additional $56 per month by 2035.

In the same timeframe, cap and trade will decrease income by an average of $3.1 billion per year or nearly $1,200 per household when divided by the number of Washington households. We’ll update on this subject as well.

If you have questions for the Chamber in regards to city, county, state or national government, please go to sheltonchamber.org/gac or give us a call at (360) 426-2021.

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d r a e H d n a e n e c S Xinh Dwelley was featured in an article on ThurstonTalk.com where she talked about being the CEOE (Chief Executive of Everything) at her restaurant.

Shelton Timberland Library hosted a Book Sale & Silent Auction to raise money for programs they hold throughout the year.

Maple Glen Senior Living is now offering Sunday Brunch, the second Sunday of every month join them for a Mimosa or Bloody Bakala State Farm welcomed Mary, along with classic brunch new employees, Drew O’Leary items. & Charlotte Osberg Alderbrook Resort & Spa was a featured destination in Seattle Met Magazine for Thanksgiving Mini Vacations.

Over the Holiday Season, Steph’s Espresso celebrated 25 days of Christmas discounts!

12/10/14 Central Mason Fire took second place in the Christmas Parade.

Off the Walls!

Gallery held a Glitter Pinecone Contest

Peninsula Credit Union raised over $2,200 at their Annual Bake Sale in December. Proceeds went to local food banks.

Case by Case Jewelers celebrated 15 years in business.

Joonbug Yoga has new studio entrance!

Congratulations! Kathy Haigh received the Hero in Education Award from the WA State School Directors Association.

Our Community Credit Union’s RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM earned $2700 at their silent auction.

Mason County PUD #3 was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 10th year in a row.

In December, Shelton Kiwanis Club celebrated 10 years for their Foundation that has invested $125,000 in the local community.

Also in December, Smoking Mo’s new Magnolia Room opened next door to their restaurant to provide space for special events.

Olsen Furniture celebrates 79 years in business this year.

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MGH Olympic Physicians are proud to welcome Jennifer Nelson, A.R.N.P and KC Graham, PA-C. The Mountain View Women’s Health also welcomed new doctor, Mercedes Goebel, M.D.

Behavioral Health Resources (BHR) created a new mural in their Thurston 18 Children’s Services lobby.

Sound Learning had great success when they hosted their annual holiday fundraiser Uncorked for a Cause this winter!

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Bakala State Farm hosted a movie night in November and collected donations for Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Services, and Mason County Shelter (now Crossroads Housing).

Mason County Garbage & Recycling employees, vendors Shelton Dental Excellence had a holiday and corporate office together with Transmissions Plus raised give away in December for their patients. For funds to purchase and assemble forty bikes and helmets to donate to Toys for Kids. Employees assembled bikes any patient seen in December was entered December 5th and enjoyed pizza donated by Dominos. into a raffle to win a holiday giveaway!

Over the holidays, Urraco Coffee Co. had Mr. & Mrs. Claus stop by for pictures.

Lisa Brengan celebrated her 10 year anniversary with Mason Fire District #4.

Congratulations!

Mason County PUD #1 celebrated 80 years in February 2015.

Darren Eisele of Hood Canal Communications celebrated 13 years of employment in January.

Walter Dacon’s C’est Syrah Beaux 2009 made the top 100 list on Great Northwest Wines (Perdue/Degerman) & C’est Syrah Belle 2009 made the top 50 Regional Wines list in the Seattle Times.

Our Community Credit Union’s Jolene Southwick received the 2014 Affiliate of the Year award from the Mason County Association of Realtors.

Rockets & Rainbows collected clothes and other goods for a family who lost everything in a fire in January.

Cooper Studios celebrates their sixth year of business in Shelton!

The Hardware Distillery Co. now has their vodka available at the 10 Total Wine stores in WA State.

Lynch Creek Floral closed the coffee bar and seating area for retail expansion. They also welcome a new owner, Will Gross.

The Optical Shop celebrated 20 years in business in January.

Hood Canal School students experienced the Seattle Children’s Hospital Science Adventure Lab. Bob Houle has been in business with Adept Law Fashion Cents Boutique announced they are PLLC for five years. moving from their current location to 129 W Railroad in March.

Tozier Brother’s Ace Hardware announced that

it is that time of year again, as chicks, both Cornish Zeppelin Shipping and Technology Center is Cross and Rhode Island officially a United States Post Office approved Shipper.

Reds have arrived.

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Did you know the Shelton Timberland Library offers free Wi-Fi from 6:00 – 12:00 AM, so even when closed you have free access in the library parking lot.

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Reoccurring Events:

Bingo Karaoke Party Shelton, WA | Last Friday each month 7:30 PM | $10 Crazy multi-generational fun combining a zany version of Bingo that alternates with karaoke and sing-a-longs. mcsac.net

Two Left Feet Wanted Shelton, WA | Saturdays 6:00 PM | $9 One hour of Country dance lesson and live band following every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Saturday of each month. sheltonelks2467.com

Open Mic Night Union, WA | Wednesdays 7:00 PM | $0 Hosted weekly at the Robin Hood Restaurant & Pub. therobinhood.com

Live Music Union, WA | Fridays 9:00 PM | $0 Enjoy live music every Friday night in the Lounge at Alderbrook Resort & Spa. alderbrookresort.com

Special Events: Shelton Elks Crab Feed

Shelton, WA | March 7 6:00 PM | $25 All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab Feed, Horse Races (Alternative Raffle), live auction and music

sheltonelks2467.com Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty, Sexy, Funny

Shelton, WA | March 11 7:00 PM | $40/$30/$20 Little Creek Casino Resort hosts Jenny McCarthy, featuring five of the hottest female touring comedians.

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St. Patty’s Dance Party

Union, WA | March 13 9:00 PM |$0 Robin Hood Restaurant hosts DJ Cody to kick off the fun with drink specials and best costume prizes.

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St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Shelton, WA | March 14 3:00 – 10:00 PM | $10 Celebrate at Little Creek Casino Resort with Irish foods and live music.

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Frozen Sing Along Shelton, WA | March 15 1:00 PM | $5/$3

Anna’s Bay hosts a children’s sing along and activities at the PUD#3 auditorium.

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Emmett James looks on as Charlotte Hansen creates permanent sea art in the kids tent at the 2014 Hama Hama Oyster Rama.

Featured Event

Hama Hama Oyster Rama Lilliwaup, WA | May 9 12:00 noon | $10+ A community party on the beach with

steamed clams, oysters galore and more! Tideflat tours, Shuckathon and live music all day long. hamahamaoysters.com

2015 Forest Festival Court Coronation

Shelton, WA | March 28 7:00 PM | $0 Forest Festival Royalty and the 2015 button designer announced at the Shelton Performing Arts Center.

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Skyline Drive-In Season Opening

Shelton, WA | March 15 Opens at dusk, daily | $7/$3/$0 The nostalgia of the drive-in is back for the summer.

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Artist’s Swap Meet

Shelton, WA | March 21 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Art supplies, artwork, musical instruments, and general funky stuff available to the public on the first day of spring.

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Enchanted Expectations

Shelton, WA | March 31 7:00 PM | $0 Shelton school choirs present a spring concert at the SHS Performing Arts Center.

Skokomish Park Visitor Center Season Opening Hoodsport, WA | April 1

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Transit Community Center Grand Opening

Shelton, WA | April 1 3:00 PM | $0 Union, WA | March 28 Celebrate with the Mason Transit 11:00 AM | $0 Authority at the Dedication Ceremony Waterfront, family-friendly event highlighting recreational paddling opportuni- with Keynote,Gov. Jay Inslee. masontransit.org ties on Hood Canal.

Saint Paddle’s Day

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Express Personnel Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast

Shelton, WA | April 15 9:00 AM | $45 Half-day simulcast at PUD#3 auditorium benefiting United Way of Mason County.

Speakers include Daymond John, CEO of FUBU and Shark Branding, Dan Aykroyd, Actor & Comedian, and Liz Murray, Motivational Speaker and Bestselling author.

Mason County Youth Baseball Opening Day

Shelton, WA | April 19 All day event at MCRA features games & silent auction. mcyba-shelton.com

Skokomish Park North Camp Season Opening Hoodsport, WA | May 1

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Double Delights – Anna's Bay Chorale and Harstine Island Community Choir

Shelton, WA | May 3 3:00 PM | donations accepted Exhilarating choral music composed by Hassler, Morley, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Faure, Barber, Lauridsen, Rutter and Nance at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. harstinechoir.org

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Thursday, March 19 Community & Conversation Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 PM Mason County PUD #3 Auditorium 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd, Shelton

Thursday, April 9 Ribbon Cutting 4:30 PM Berkshire Hathaway Home Service Northwest Real Estate Shelton 1781 W Matlock Road, Shelton

Wednesday, March 11 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 PM Maple Glen Senior Living 1700 N 13th Loop Rd, Shelton

Thursday, March 26 Ribbon Cutting 4:30 PM Elaine’s County Store 706 B Cascade Ave, Shelton

Wednesday, April 8 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 PM Our Community Credit Union 2948 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton

Wednesday, April 15 Leadership Simulcast 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Mason County PUD #3 Auditorium 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton

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

Friday, April 24 Chamber Auction – Kentucky Derby Affair 6:00 – 10:00 PM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union

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Wednesday, May 13 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 PM MTA Transit Community Center 601 W Franklin St, Shelton Thursday, May 21 Membership Luncheon 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Location TBD

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.

Business Expo & Bite of Mason County Save the date for the Business Expo & Bite of Mason County, Thursday, July 16 at the SHS Minidome.

For fourteen years,the Chamber has offered this event to connect the community to our businesses. Residents are offered the opportunity to check out local services, retailers, and restaurants in a fun, casual atmosphere.

Vendors entertain and interact by hosting games, offering giveaways and drawing free raffles. The restaurants prepare delectable bites of food for a great value.

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Accounting: (253) 833-3705 FAX: (360) 426-3345 3100 W. Franklin St. PO Box 1637, Shelton, WA 98584 This event is free to the public. Doors will open at 11:00 AM for all of you who prefer to lunch early.

2014’s event was a huge success with nearly Booth registration opens in March. For 3,000 community members attending to information email info@sheltonchamber. play, shop, and eat. The Chamber hosted org or call (360) 426-2021. more than 70 Mason County businesses and restaurants!

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Military Exercise will Increase Shelton Airport Activity June 17-24 Off the coast of Washington lies an earthquake fault line referred to as the Cascadia Subduction Zone or the Juan De Fuca Subduction Zone. Scientists believe this is the only fault line within the “Ring of Fire” that has not experienced a major quake in the past 50 years.

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At the direction of the Gov. Inslee, branches of the military will begin planning for a “what if ” scenario this June called “Evergreen Tremor.” The scenario will be based on a 9.0 earthquake off the coast that produces a 12 to 40 foot Tsunami wave with aftershocks of 7.0 or greater magnitude, triggering additional wave action. Needless to say, this scenario would be devastating to all of our coastal neighbors. Sanderson Field has been selected to support all search and rescue to Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

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In June, the military will arrive at Sanderson Field with 40 to 60 personnel along with C-130 aircraft and helicopters to begin their planning. Most of this will be what is called a “table top” exercise, where military planners work through various situations in order to produce a procedures manual.

Then, in 2016, the military will exercise those procedures brought about by this year’s planning exercise. So, when you see a marked increase in helicopter activity June 17-24, rest assured planning exercises for the “Evergreen Tremor” are taking place.

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Business After Hours

Our Business After Hours Socials always feature good food, great friends, and outstanding networking! Business After Hours is a free networking social for Chamber members and Friends of the Chamber. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and network with other business owners, community leaders and elected officials.

Our upcoming events will be hosted by Maple Glen Senior Living on March 11; Our Community Credit Union on April 8; and Mason Transit Authority’s Transit Community Center on May 13.

December 10 hosted by United Way of Mason County

November 12 hosted by Senior Services for South Sound

January 14 hosted by Exceptional Foresters Inc.

February 11 hosted by Alpine Way Continuing Care Community

The perfect place to live and play!

Alderbrook is a member-owned golf course that is also open to public play. Our clubhouse includes a restaurant, bar and golf shop. We’re proud of the food at the Club~House Grille.

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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Head to the Shores (or Hills) Vacation in your backyard – Dwatto campground

For many of us, it’s the reason we choose to settle in Mason County. With a salt water canal at its center and a myriad of lakes, streams, and waterfalls surrounding the inner fingers of Puget Sound – this area is rich in shellfish and water related opportunities. As this amazing weather starkly contrasts with the glacier conditions in the East – it’s time to start planning your outdoor activities!

SHELLFISH GATHERING

Go prepared with buckets, boots and crab pots and delight in the mouth-watering taste of the area’s shellfish bounty. Warm weather is a less than desirable time to harvest shellfish but this early seasonal cool mornings and favorable days are perfect to get out on the beach! Stay away from the months without an “R” if you are uncertain. When in doubt, purchase from one of the local harvesters instead. The HAMA HAMA STORE Oyster Saloon is open daily in Lilliwaup with delicious chowders and daily seafood frys. Stop in their shop or at TAYLOR SHELLFISH south of Shelton on 101 to take home some local beach product. If you are harvesting your own, be sure to check out the current regulations at wdfw.wa.gov before you head to one of our many public beaches.

A few spots along Hood Canal: Treasure hunting at the beach

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BELFAIR STATE PARK – An excellent beach for oysters year-round. Stay overnight, and grill your catch at your campsite.

LILLIWAUP State Park and South Lilliwaup – Clams and oysters open all year.

TWANOH State Park – Clams and oyster WEST DEWATTO – DNR owned beach has clams and oysters open all year.

EAGLE CREEK – Has excellent oyster beds.

The scenery along this stretch of highway make the extra drive to this little beach well worth the effort.

The scenic drive along Hood Canal never gets old!

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SOUTH DOUGALL POINT – Clams and oysters open all year.

DNR 24/GRAPEVIEW – DNR owned beach Clams and oysters open all year.

MCMICKEN ISLAND STATE PARK – Clams and oysters open all year.

DNR 33 – Clams and oysters open all year.

HOPE ISLAND STATE PARK – Accessible by boat and located between Steamboat and Squaxin Islands, is a great place for shell-fishing.

OAKLAND BAY – 6 miles north of Shelton, makes for a fun but muddy hunt for oysters, manila, and eastern softshell clams.

PUT THE BOAT IN THE WATER

Paddling or motoring – renting, owning or borrowing – it’s time to enjoy your hundreds and hundreds of miles of shoreline from the freedom of a boat! Here are just a few local options: TWANOH STATE PARK offers a ramp and dock. The park also provides moorage. Fees are charged for launching, trailer parking and mooring at docks, floats or buoys. The HOOD CANAL MARINA offers moorage and fueling just a stone’s throw from Alderbrook Resort and Spa in Union. The PORT OF ALLYN Boat Launch is at the northern end of the Case Inlet so you get quick access when coming from the north via Bremerton or Gig Harbor. ARCADIA POINT on South Puget Sound offers excellent access to launch if you want to plan a day at Hope Island or perhaps lunch in Olympia! What better way to arrive in our neighboring communities than by boat!

The PORT OF SHELTON launch is also available for access to Hammersly inlet and exploring Oakland Bay; but beware, low tides can make this launch difficult.

The PORT OF HOODSPORT dock is also available for public use. There are boat slips available, overnight moorage is available at $10/slip/ night. There are some great little shops and restaurants in Hoodsport that make this a fantastic day excursion for the whole family.

Our family waves goodbye the serious fishers before the sun rises with a launch from POTLATCH or UNION and joins them for lunch in Hoodsport or at Alderbrook – at a more civilized hour!

DON’T HAVE A BOAT?

If you do not have a boat to launch, don’t despair! ALDERBROOK RESORT & SPA in Union has variety of boat for rent – motorized and un-motorized as well as charter trips. Union Paddle and Row, Lake

Cushman Resort, and North Bay Kayaks offer a variety including paddle and motor boats. The WATERFRONT AT POTLATCH and at SKOKOMISH PARK AT LAKE CUSHMAN offer a wide variety of rentals including kayaks, paddle boats, motor boats, electric boat and a pontoon party barge.

Check out the directory starting on page 27 for a list of Chamber members who offer water access options. Some have discounts during the shoulder season (now) and offers special deals just for locals! Call or visit their websites for details.

SEE THE SIGHTS

Hopefully these suggestions and the budding trees have inspired you to brush the cobwebs out of your kayaks and tune up your outboards; but if you are more interested in getting the cobwebs out of your head and tuning your body for some outdoors adventure – consider a trip to the backyard!

A day’s exploration of the OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST can take you from breathtaking mountain vistas with meadows of wildflowers to colorful ocean tide-pools. The southern portion of Hood Canal near Hoodsport provides recreation opportunities near Lake Cushman, the Hamma Hamma and South Fork Skokomish Rivers, and provides access to Wonder Mountain, Mount Skokomish and the southern part of The Brothers Wildernesses.

The low snow pack makes high elevation lakes such as Elk, Jefferson, Lena, or Mildred Lakes a great early season choice this year. These areas provide opportunities for hiking, camping as well as fishing.

Take a short hike within old growth forest around Spider Lake, or climb the challenging Mt. Rose Trail for views of Hood Canal, the Olympics, and the Cascades.

Visit nps.gov for current Olympic National Park conditions and maps! See you in the back forty!

Mt. Rainier at twilight this February as seen from the trailhead of Mt. Ellinor off FS 23.

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Achieving Garden Glory

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As the weather begins to warm, our thoughts naturally turn to the outdoors – our lawns, garden beds, and Pinterest-worthy dream spaces. After you pull weeds and mow the lawn, what do you need to get your plot in tip top shape?

Every yard is different. So, depending on the acidity of your soil, what you hope to plant and the budget you are working within you might consider one of the following: Certified Organic Compost An organic compost made of finely ground decomposed plant matter; it is a great addition to your soil to help retain moisture and utilize nutrients.

Evergreen Mulch Finely ground, aged evergreen clippings that are highly acidic; it is a perfect application for mulching around acid-loving plants like blueberries and rhododendrons.

Ground Cover Bark Ranging in size from 3/8” – 7/8” of nuggets and fibers, this fir product is void of any fine particles; it is an excellent looking and economical beauty bark choice.

In addition to a knowledgeable and friendly staff, hometown business Brady Landscape Supply offers a variety of high quality products to get your garden spring ready.

Brady’s product includes seven styles of beauty bark, six types of wood products, five soils, three composts, and fifteen grades of rock. New spring hours begin Monday, March 30: Mondays-Fridays 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturdays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Garden Mix A three-way mix of mushroom compost, topsoil, and sand; it is an ideal choice to prep vegetable garden; you will be ready to plant directly in it.

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CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountants /CPA’s

Business Services Group - The Tax Lady themaxprofit.com (360) 462-6600 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste E PO Box 2221 Shelton, WA 98584 Gardner Accounting pacificasset.com (360) 426-8262 601 Railroad Ave PO Box 1760 Shelton, WA 98584 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 Wittenberg CPA, PS wittenbergcpa.com (360) 426-0230 329 W Railroad Ave Ste 200 PO Box 1783 Shelton, WA 98584

Agriculture

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

Appliances

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

Architects/ Building Design

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

Arts & Culture Organizations

Anna’s Bay Center for Music annasbaychorale.org (360) 898-5000 PO Box 913 Shelton, WA 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

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

Auction & Estate Sales

Pacific Northwest Auction Service pnwauctioneer.com (360) 880-0231 831 W Golden Pheasant Rd 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 Maintenance & Repair Cary’s Tire & Repair carystire.com (360) 426-9762 202 S First St Shelton, WA 98584 D & L Automotive and Repair dandlautorepair.com (360) 426-1467 2033 Olympic Hwy N 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

Columbia Bank Shelton columbiabank.com (360) 426-5581 2307 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1128 Shelton, WA 98584

Cut Rate Auto Parts cutrateautoparts.com (360) 426-2800 128 S First St Shelton, WA 98584

Banks & Credit Unions

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

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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

Automotive Retail & Wholesale

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

Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP whitehousenichols.com (360) 426-5885 601 W Railroad Ave, Ste 300 PO Box 1273 Shelton, WA 98584

Columbia Bank Hoodsport columbiabank.com (360) 877-5272 24341 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 38 Hoodsport, WA 98548

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

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

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

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Our Community Credit Union ourcu.com (360) 426-9701 526 W Cedar St PO Box 1670 Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce sheltonchamber.org (360) 426-2021 215 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584

New Community Church of Union thenccu.org (360) 898-7855 951 E Dalby Rd PO Box 232 Union, WA 98592

Peninsula Credit Union pcfcu.org (360) 426-1601 521 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2150 Shelton, WA 98584

Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises (SITE) skokomishenterprises.org (360) 877-2024 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish, WA 98584

Barber Shops

Cabinets/Doors/ Millwork

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

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

Bed & Breakfasts

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Business Associations

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

Mason County Master Builders omb.org (360) 534-9684 1211 State Ave NE Olympia, WA 98506

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Little Creek Casino Resort little-creek.com (360) 427-7711 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 Lucky Dog Casino theluckydogcasino.net (360) 877-5656 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

Island Enterprises Inc. islandenterprisesinc.com (360) 426-3442 3591 SE Old Olympic Hwy Shelton, WA 98584

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Casinos

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

Economic Development Council of Mason County masonedc.com (360) 426-2276 2948 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 472 Shelton, WA 98584

CMYK

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

Pacific Mountain Business 2 Business pacmtn.org/business-2business.com (360) 273-8174 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 420 Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 1427 Olympia, WA

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

Churches

Gateway Christian Fellowship gatewaycf.com (360) 426-2758 405 S Seventh St PO Box 190 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 Robert E’s Carpet Cleaning robertes.com (360) 427-6744 PO Box 1603 Shelton, WA 98584 Safe Stride LLC (360) 292-2939 Shelton, WA 98584

Coffee/Espresso Jitter Bug Espresso (360) 790-6700 Shelton, WA 98584 Steph’s Espresso (360) 427-1290 2230 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 Urraco Coffee Company urracocoffee.com (360) 462-5282 628 W Cota St PO Box 1214 Shelton, WA 98584

Computers & Technology

Computer Creations NW computercnw.com (800) 791-4856 Shelton, WA 98584 Generation D Computers & Technologies generationd.us (360) 462-0555 131 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Hood Canal Communications hcc.net (360) 898-2481 300 E Dalby Rd PO Box 249 Union, WA 98592 SoundPLAN International LLC soundplan.com (360) 432-9840 80 E Aspley Ln Shelton, WA 98584

Construction & Contractors

Auseth Construction, Inc. (360) 426-7368 Shelton, WA 98584 Chamberland Construction, LLC (360) 490-0143 Shelton, WA 98584 Detail Productions Handyman Services (360) 250-5793 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 Watson Construction Co., Inc (360) 426-7626 2270 SE Cole Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Consultants

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

Olympic College olympic.edu/campuses/ shelton (360) 432-5400 937 W Alpine Way Shelton, WA 98584

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

Shelton Highclimber Store (DECA) (360) 426-4471 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Mary Kay - Tamra Ingwaldson, Independent Beauty Consultant marykay.com/tingwaldson (360) 265-1719 Belfair, WA 98528 Mason County 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 Shelton, WA

Dentists

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

Shelton School District Sheltonschools.org (360) 426-8231 700 S First St Shelton, WA 98584

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Sound Learning soundlearning.co (360) 426-9733 133 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2529 Shelton, WA 98584 The Dance Shack featuring Zumba dance-shack.com (360) 970-0226 150 William White Way Shelton, WA 98584 WSU Extension mason.wsu.edu (360) 427-9670 ext. 680 303 N Fourth St Shelton, WA 98584

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Elected Officials & Political Candidates Commissioner Terri Jeffreys terrijeffreys.org (360) 427-9670 ext. 419 411 N Fifth St Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Republicans masoncountyrepublicans.org (541) 817-7979 1620 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 326 Steven H. Bowers DDS, PS Shelton, WA 98584 drstevenbowers Assessor dentistry.com Melody Peterson (360) 426-1664 (360) 426-9389 717 W Railroad Ave 411 N Fifth St Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton, WA 98584

Education

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Employment Services

Emergency Services

Employment Solutions Plus esplus-llc.com (360) 923-2204 720 Sleater-Kinney Rd, Ste S-1 PO Box 5558 Lacey, WA 98503

Equipment Rental

Express Employment Professionals express-aberdeen.com (360) 533-6755 1812 Sumner Ave, Ste B Aberdeen, WA 98520

Island Johnny Portable Toilets islandjohnny.net (360) 426-6697 1871 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Express Employment Professionals (Olympia) express-olympia.com (360) 357-7195 2615 Capital Mall Dr SW, Ste A1 Olympia, WA 98502

Events/ Weddings

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

Career Quest careerquest.biz (360) 427-7300 2026 Olympic Hwy N #201 Shelton, WA 98584

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WorkSource Mason County go2worksource.com (360) 427-2174 2505 Olympic Hwy N Ste 420 PO Box 1850 Shelton, WA 98584

Gateway Rental Center gatewayrentalcenter.com (360) 426-1091 2505 Olympic Hwy N, #200 Shelton, WA 98584

Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200 10 E Alderbrook Dr Union, WA 98592

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Clown Extraordinaire clownextraordinaire.com (360) 977-5946 Shelton, WA 98584 The Pavilion at Sentry Park mcsac.net/ the-pavilion.html (360) 432-1022 190 W Sentry Dr PO Box 1066 Shelton, WA 98584 The Varmints thevarmints.net (360) 790-9092 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 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 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

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

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

Gas Stations/ Convenience Stores

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

Government

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 Port of Shelton portofshelton.com (360) 426-1151 21 W Sanderson Way 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

Grocery & Food Stores

Fred Meyer fredmeyer.com (360) 427-2979 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584 Michael’s Meats michaelsmeats.net (360) 426-1659 1729 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 Taylor Shellfish Retail Store taylorshellfish.com (360) 426-6178 130 SE Lynch Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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

Hardware/ Building Materials

ProBuild probuild.com (360) 426-2611 114 E Cedar St Shelton, WA 98584 Tozier Brothers Inc. toziershardware.com (360) 426-2411 110 Mill St Shelton, WA 98584

Proudly serving Mason County for all your real estate needs!

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Health & Wellness Living Well, Inc./ Isagenix livinwell.isagenix.com (360) 426-7951 PO Box 2445 Shelton, WA 98584

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

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Mason County Chiropractic masoncountychiropractic.com (360) 462-0222 1718 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

306 W. Railroad Ave. Shelton, WA

(360) 426-3319 This office is independently owned and operated.

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Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics masongeneral.com (360) 426-1611 901 Mountain View Dr PO Box 1668 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.

Health Care

Avada Hearing Care Center avada.com (360) 427-2423 2020 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

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

Behavioral Health Resources bhr.org (360) 704-7170 110 W K St Shelton, WA 98584

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

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

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Mental Health Professionals, LLC mhp-llc.com (360) 462-3320 1620 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 366 Hoodsport, WA

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) 528-3422 5105 A Capitol Blvd S Tumwater, WA 98501 Joonbug Yoga joonbugyoga.com (360) 556-6205 224 and 220 Cota St Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Dental Center sheltondentalcenter.com (360) 426-8401 1829 Jefferson 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 98584

Hotels & Lodging

Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200 10 E Alderbrook Dr Union, WA 98592 A Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed & Breakfast lighthouseonham.com (360) 427-1107 292 E Libby Rd Shelton, WA 98584 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 Schafer State Park parks.wa.gov/580/schafer (360) 482-3852 1365 W Schafer Park Rd Elma, WA 98541 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

Insurance & Investments

Arnold Smith Insurance arnoldsmithins.com (360) 426-3317 1535 Olympic Hwy N PO Box L Shelton, WA 98584 Duncan & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc. duncanins.com (360) 426-3357 2136 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 880 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 New York Life Insurance Brad Miller newyorklife.com/agent/ blmiller (360) 489-0770 2116 Caton Way SW Olympia, WA 98502 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

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Jewelry

Manufacturing

Case by Case Jewelers (360) 427-3130 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste C PO Box 2228 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Mariano’s Fine Jewelry & Design facebook.com/ marianosfinejewelry anddesign (360) 426-5811 116 W Railroad Ave, Ste 108 Shelton, WA 98584

Hood Canal Marina hood-canal-marina.com (360) 898-2252 5101 E State Route 106 PO Box 305 Union, WA 98592

Landscaping & Supplies

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

Marinas

Jarrell’s Cove Marina (360) 426-8823 220 E Wilson Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Marine Supplies & Products

EZ-Pull Products ezpull.net Brady Trucking Co., Inc. & (360) 427-1122 Landscape Supply PO Box 1307 bradytrucking.com Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-3132 922 E Johns Prairie Rd Verle’s Sporting Shelton, WA 98584 Goods and Marine Crenshaw Landscaping crenshawlandscaping.net (360) 229-6398 Shelton, WA 98584 Miles Sand and Gravel milessandgravel.com (360) 426-3345 3100 W Franklin St 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 625 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Manufactured & Modular Homes Washington Home Center washhome.com (360) 427-66 67 61 SE Ryan Rd Shelton, WA 98584

verles.com (360) 426-0933 741 W Golden Pheasant Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Marketing, Media & Advertising 94.5 Roxy krxy.com (360) 426-9333 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 PO Box 4008 Tumwater, WA 98501 hibü hibu.com (360) 239-5410 Shelton, WA 98584 MasonCounty Community.com masoncountycommunity.com (360) 277-5757 Allyn, WA 98524

We would like to be your dentist!

McCarty & Associates, Inc. mccartyandassociates.com (360) 490-0616 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste 6 PO Box 1488 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Journal masoncounty.com (360) 426-4412 227 W Cota St PO Box 430 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Life kitsapsunmedia.com (360) 792-9210 545 Fifth St PO Box 259 Bremerton, WA 98337

We offer a locally-owned facility that is state-of-the-art – with a small-town welcome. Dr. Katherine Ketcher and Dr. Stephen Edwards work along side their staff like a family to take care of your family.

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We provide a range of services at a good value locally so that you donʼt have to travel out of Mason County for your care.

Mason Web TV masonwebtv.com (360) 229-2234 Shelton, WA 98584

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

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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 526 W Cedar St PO Box 1670 Shelton, WA 98584

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Movie Theaters Shelton Cinemas sheltoncinemas.com (360) 426-1000 517 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584

Knowledge & Experience

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

We take pride in maintaining the natural beauty of your property and are committed to delivering expert services and customer satisfaction for every property that we work on.

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Museums

Mason County Historical Museum masoncountyhistorical society.org (360) 426-1020 427 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1366 Shelton, WA 98584 Squaxin Island Museum squaxinislandmuseum.org (360) 432-3839 SE 150 Kwuh-Deegs-Altzw Shelton, WA 98584

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 Harmony Hill Retreat Center harmonyhill.org (360) 898-2363 7362 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592 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 County Forest Festival Association masoncounty forestfestival.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 Relay For Life Shelton relayforlifeofshelton.org PO Box 2150 Shelton, WA 98584

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Saints’ Pantry saintspantry.org (360) 427-8847 214 S Second St PO Box 1064 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Community Toastmasters sheltoncommunity toastmasters.toastmasters clubs.org PO Box 1791 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.weebly.com (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 Sustainable South Sound sustainablesouthsound.org (360) 918-3740 PO Box 7336 Olympia, WA 98507 Turning Pointe turningpointe.org (360) 426-1216 210 Pacific Ct Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 11695 Olympia, WA

Union City Masonic Lodge #27 unioncity-27.org (360) 877-5964 19331 NW Hwy 101 PO Box 1614 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 Union Tourism Association visitunion.com PO Box 623 Union, WA 98592 United Way of Mason County unitedwaymasonco.org (360) 426-4999 724 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington wildfelids.org (360) 427-4466 3111 E Harstine Island Rd N Shelton, WA 98584

Office Equipment & Supplies 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 20829 72nd Ave S Kent, WA 98032

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. sheltonveterinary hospital.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

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

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

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

Promotional Materials/ Screen Printing

Bill Holman Rep. Newton Mfg. Co. (360) 427-6636 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 Property Management johnlscottshelton.com (360) 426-3319 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70 Shelton, WA 98584 Kirk Building (360) 477-9996 82 Peele Rd Pt. Angeles, WA 98363

Real Estate & Development

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

Remodeling? Building a New Home?

John L. Scott Real Estate Dawn Pannell dawnpannell. johnlscott.com (360) 426-0512 306 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Keller Williams Realty - Scotty Mills nwcustomhomes. kwrealty.com (253) 405-2936 1217 Cooper Point Rd SW #5 Olympia, WA 98502 PO Box 1195 Shelton, WA Prudential Northwest Real Estate Shelton kevinc.pnwre.net (360) 426-9748 1781 W Shelton-Matlock Rd PO Box 6 Shelton, WA 98584

(360) 432-2992

Call for an on site walk through or visit our Shelton showroom and meet our friendly, knowledgeable staff.

We are ready to take your order & deliver on time and in budget!

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

822 E Hiawatha Blvd. Shelton, WA 98584 (off Johns Prairie Road)

Visit our gallery online at: ommco.net

Windermere Real Estate - Keith Fuller keithfuller.com (360) 490-3811 920 W Railroad Ave PO Box 714 Shelton, WA 98584

Talk to your neighbors, then talk to me.

Windermere Real Estate/ Himlie, Inc. shelton.windermere.com (360) 426-2646 920 W Railroad Ave PO Box 729 Shelton, WA 98584

Recreation

Melanie Bakala, Agent 821 West Railroad Avenue Shelton, WA 98584 Bus: 360-426-2428 www.bakalainsurance.com

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

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

Hall Equities Group hallequitiesgroup.com (925) 933-4000 1855 Olympic Blvd Ste 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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

John L. Scott Real Estate johnlscottshelton.com (360) 426-3319 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70 Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Sportsmans Association masoncountysa.com (360) 427-1102 521 W Business Park Rd PO Box 1122 1001174.1

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Restaurants

The Strip Steak House facebook.com/ thestripsteakhouse.llc (360) 432-5844 405 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Dairy Queen dairyqueen.com (360) 426-7277 221 N First St Shelton, WA 98584

The Tides Restaurant LLC (360) 877-8921 27061 N US Hwy 101 Hoodsport, WA 98548

Blondie’s Restaurant (360) 432-2777 628 W Railroad Ave PO Box 717 Shelton, WA 98584

The hardware disTillery Co.®

LC3 Bar & Grill facebook.com/ lc3barandgrill (360) 427-4338 1749 Olympic Hwy S Shelton, WA 98584

SUMMER HOURS Wednesday–Sunday 11–6 FALL HOURS: Friday–Sunday 11–6

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Your Local New, Used & Service Center

Stop by & see us!

We service and repair all makes, models & types of vehicles – foreign, domestic and motor-homes!

(360) 426-5585 • 1-800-365-4096 Gillis Auto Center West 180 Hulbert Road Shelton, WA (Railroad Ave. & 101 Interchange)

Sales: 800-365-4096 Local: 360-426-5585 Fax: 360-426-5935

Domino’s Pizza dominos.com (360) 427-8700 134 N First St Shelton, WA 98584

Department Hours Sales: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am – 7:00pm Parts/Service: Monday - Friday: 7:00am – 5:30pm Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays Detail: Monday - Friday: 7:00am – 5:30pm

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Nita’s Koffee Shop (360) 426-6143 325 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 NorthFork 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 Roosters Family Restaurant (360) 426-7224 3001 Olympic Hwy N 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 facebook. com/229579413731718 (360) 426-8501 62 SE Lynch Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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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 Better On You (360) 790-2843 413 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 604 Union, WA 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 Elaine’s Country Store (360) 451-4467 706 B Cascade Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Fashion Cents Boutique facebook.com/ 264921803685171 (360) 462-4004 129 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Fred Meyer fredmeyer.com (360) 427-2979 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd 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 ReStore habitatmasonwa.org (360) 426-8134 1826 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1549 Shelton, WA 98584 Mystical Delightz (360) 229-0282 2333 Olympic Hwy N 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 PO Box 406 Union, WA 98592 Rockets & Rainbows (360) 462-1310 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste A Shelton, WA 98584 Skipworth’s, LLC stihlusa.com (360) 426-0875 1603 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 Treasures Thrift Store masongeneral.com/ treasures_thrift_store (360) 427-3858 305 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1585 Shelton, WA 98584 Walmart walmart.com (360) 427-6226 100 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584

Retirement Communities & Assisted Living Alpine Way Continuing Care Community alpinewayliving.com (360) 426-2600 900 W Alpine Way Shelton, WA 98584 Christmas Village (253) 581-9571 2650 N 13th St Shelton, WA 98584

Buben School of Beauty bubensb.com (360) 868-2942 321 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Seven Inlets Spa seveninletsspa.com (360) 462-1772 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584

Senior Services & Activities

Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center firlaneskillednursing.com (360) 426-1651 2430 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

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

Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center sheltonhealthand rehab.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 The Roof Doctor, Inc. theroofdoctor.com (360) 427-8611 1131 Kamilche Ln PO Box 851 Shelton, WA 98584

Salons & Spas

2nd Street Design Studio 2nd-street-design-studio.com (360) 426-2141 118 N Second St Shelton, WA 98584 Arcadia Salon salonarcadia.com (360) 868-2318 1400 Olympic Hwy S Shelton, WA 98584

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

Shellfish Growers

Hama Hama Company hamahamaoysters.com (360) 877-5811 35846 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 250 Lilliwaup, WA 98555 Salish Seafoods salishseafoods.com (360) 426-4933 92 E Chapman Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Seattle Shellfish LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462 1144 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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

Senior Services for South Sound southsoundseniors.org (360) 586-6181 222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501

Sporting Goods

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

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

Mason County Senior Activities Association mcsac.net (360) 426-7374 190 W Sentry Dr PO Box 1066 Shelton, WA 98584

Washington State Senior Games washingtonstate seniorgames.com (360) 754-4937 Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 1487 Olympia, WA

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Exceptional Foresters Inc. (EFI) team-efi.org (360) 426-0077 2009 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

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

Timber Companies

Are your savings earning what they should?

Beco’s Tree Service & Wood Carving becostreeservices.com (360) 490-2670 2253 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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Green Diamond Resource Company greendiamond.com (360) 426-3381 215 N Third St PO Box 9001 Shelton, WA 98584

Financial Advisor .

301 E Wallace Kneeland Ste 219 Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-8054

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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 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

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Utilities

Cascade Natural Gas Corp. cngc.com (888) 522-1130 713 W Wishkah St PO Box 344 Aberdeen, WA 98520 IFiber Communications ifiber.tv (509) 754-2600 130 S Third St Shelton, WA 98584 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

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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 explorehoodcanal.com (360) 877-2021 N 150 Lake Cushman Rd PO Box 706 Hoodsport, WA 98548 North Mason Chamber of Commerce explorehoodcanal.com (360) 275-4267 30 NE Romance Hill Rd Ste 103 PO Box 416 Belfair, WA 98528

Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce explorehoodcanal.com (360) 426-2021 215 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584 Caboose Visitor Information Center explorehoodcanal.com (360) 427-8168 230 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584

Website Design LinkTech Engineering linktechengineering.net (360) 463-0635 PO Box 370 Shelton, WA 98584 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 milessandandgravel.com (360) 426-3345 3100 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584 Olympic Panel Products olypanel.com (360) 432-5000 204 E Railroad Ave PO Box 640 Shelton, WA 98584 Seattle Shellfish LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462 1144 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Simpson Lumber Company, LLC simpson.com (360) 427-4834 100 N Front St Shelton, WA 98584

Wineries, Distilleries & Liquor Sales

Hoodsport Winery, Inc. hoodsport.com (360) 877-9894 N 23501 Hwy 101 Hoodsport, WA 98548 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 Mason County Youth Baseball Association mcyba-shelton.com (360) 463-7763 PO Box 1774 Shelton, WA 98584

PLAYlive playlivenation.com (360) 358-8629 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 130 Shelton, WA 98584

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® 2014 Annual Chamber Auction – see page 11 for info on this year’s event at Alderbrook!

Interested in being a Chamber member?

The purpose of your Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce is to encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism and facilitate economic development in your community!

Apart from creating great networking opportunities – your Chamber staff and volunteers are always busy strategizing on how to make Mason County a better place to live, work and play. Through Advocacy, Promotion and Education, the Chamber works hard to connect businesses with the community.

Your small business can be a part of this energy and enjoy all these benefits. Interested in participating for personal enrichment rather than business? Individuals are encouraged to join as “Friends” and enjoy many of the member benefits. Need more information? Call (360) 426-2012 or visit sheltonchamber.org. Stop by the Chamber office at 215 W Railroad Ave, our staff would be happy to answer your questions.

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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