Bight | July 2012

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Message from Chamber President SHELTONMASONCOUNTY

Board of Trustees President Drew MacEwen Falcon Financial, Inc. Past President Patti Case Green Diamond Resource Company Vice President of Marketing Kathryn Kamin Hood Canal Communications Vice President of Member Services Melanie Bakala State Farm Insurance Treasurer Rick Verbarendse Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Steve Andrewski, CareerQuest Herb Baze Black Star, The Strip Steakhouse Kevin Cronquist Prudential NW Real Estate Mike Gango Kelly Crabtree Maple Glen Senior Living

Dear Fellow Members, We hear it everywhere right now. Jobs, jobs, jobs.

We all want to see more created, especially here in our community.

Considering that 41% of the private sector workforce is from small companies, it is easy to understand why we hear so much focus on small business growth. Our state has the third highest business start up rate in the country, but conversely we have the second highest business failure rate. What to do and why do I bring this up?

I bring it up because challenges create opportunities.

There is no reason why we cannot make our region the most desirable business market. The beauty of the area, our location, and the strength of our community are key factors we can draw on. We also

have many businesses with lots of experience. From right here in our neck of the woods we have exports to China, Japan and other Far East countries, out of state exports, some manufacturing, as well as forestry, shellfish, services, and a host of other industries. We have the talent and we can learn from each other and help each other grow. And we have the avenue to make that happen. The Chamber.

If you are struggling with implementing an idea or how to navigate a market place issue give the Chamber staff a call. With over 300 members we can easily find someone willing to help you navigate your issue and mentor you.

If there is a regulatory or licensing issue that is an obstacle then again call us and we can help navigate those challenges as well.

Most of all get more involved in YOUR CHAMBER. Together we can be a leader for our region and as the saying goes…“a rising tide lifts all ships”. Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you at the next Chamber event!

Drew MacEwen President

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Mission Statement To encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism and facilitate economic development.

The Member Services committee has been working on ways to enhance membership benefits and attract new members. In June, we asked our members to share their level of interest in: health benefits; leadership development programs; mentoring partnerships with local schools; increased networking opportunities; and training opportunities for business owners and/or employees.

We received over 100 member responses, and the interest level was highest for: • leadership development programs; • mentoring partnerships with local schools; and • increased networking opportunities.

Through the variety of comments, members also asked for more support when it comes to marketing.

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The Member Services committee will use the survey feedback as its guide in developing increased benefits for our members.

If you would like more information about the survey or would like to participate in the committee, please contact Melanie Bakala, VP of Member Services, at (360) 426-2428 or melanie.bakala.rskb@statefarm.com.

Message from Chamber Executive Director Summer is here! And with it comes a host of events, festivals, happenings and social gatherings. July has some of my favorite events: Mason Area Fair & Rodeo, the Geoduck Festival at Allyn Days and Fourth of July celebrations at Alderbrook, Hoodsport and Mason Lake.

Along with all of our celebrations, also comes the Primary Election. In cooperation with the League of Women Voters and MasonWebTV.com, the Chamber will bring you two candidate forums on July 18 and July 26. One night will include the candidates for County Commissioner, the other the candidates for the 35th District State Representatives. I hope you’ll join us for these events and get to better know those vying to represent you. For more information, you can go to sheltonchamber.org/ vote2012.

The bulk of our membership renewals go out in July, you may have received yours already. With your membership, I hope you’ll consider increasing your

business’ visibility by joining our President’s Circle. For as little as $8 a month, you can effectively spotlight your business at our membership meetings, eBlasts and even here, in the BIGHT. Give me a call if you would like to learn more.

In June we began filming for three 30-second commercials promoting Mason County Tourism. These commercials target specific groups to stay and play here.

The target groups include Families, Outdoor Adventure Seekers, and Couples/ Singles. If you see a film crew lurking around different events and activities, smile! You may get some face time on a number of different networks promoting our slice of paradise.

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It’s a great way to get the word out that Mason County is just hours away from the metropolitan areas, but worlds away for some rest and relaxation.

As we wrap up our fiscal year here in the Chamber office, I’m happy to say that we are doing well! It is because of members like you who share with us the programs and events you’d like to see that keep our Chamber strong and growing. We’re moving in the right direction and I am proud to be a part of our business community. You are all pretty darn amazing!

Heidi McCutcheon Executive Director

Central Mason Fire District PO Box 1910/122 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 432-5170 www.mason5.org Non-Profit Organization Seattle Media Lab PMB2-751, 2103 Harrison Ave NW Olympia, WA 98502 (206) 910-3469 pat@seattlemedialab.com Advertising & Media Lake Nahwatzel Resort 12900 W Shelton-Matlock Rd Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-4477 nahwatzelresort@yahoo.com Lodging/Accommodations

Know someone else who should join the Chamber?

Please call (360) 426-2021 or email heidi@sheltonchamber.org.

LIVE WORK PLAY Want to help make Mason County a more beautiful place to live? The gorgeous flower baskets are now adorning the corridors of Mason County. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated and fund the 75 summer flower baskets and 65 Christmas decoration sites. For more information about beautification efforts visit our website or call the office.

Shelton Parks and Recreation Summer programs are underway.Visit ci.shelton.wa.us for more information.

Puget Sound recreational crabbing for Hood Canal opens at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Get your shellfish license and drop your pots for some of the most delicious seafood the Northwest has to offer! Visit wdfw.wa.gov for details and regulations.

Independence Day, marking the United State’s official secession from Great Britain and a celebration of patriotism is Wednesday, July 4.

July is national Picnic month. Take note and enjoy the company of your family and friends by picnicking in one the 36 parks or along one of 103 lakes in Mason County.

This month is brimming with activities! There’s the Geoduck Festival at Allyn Days, Grapeview’s Water and Art Festival, Celebrate

Hoodsport, Mason Area Fair & Rodeo,Tahuya Day and more. Check out the community calendar for a full listing of events.

Involve the WHOLE family in some good old fashioned fun! Enter your exhibits in the Mason Fair; anything goes from

Shelton County Chamber July 2012 artwork to animals and everyone can enter to win ribbons and3 cash!

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INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES Mason County hosts 4th of July Celebrations

Independence Day is a special holiday, joyously celebrated each year through a myriad of events and activities. This year, the 4th falls on a Wednesday and, as a result, the festivities and fun are stretched over a few extra days! these events, visit hoodsportwa.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Begun by the Nilsens the following the 4th) and will incom or call (800) 580-9894.

Union will host their annual show has evolved into a comclude a street fair, wine tasting “Thunder Over the Camunity event, drawing a great and fireworks show!

Also note that, within City nal” Fireworks Show on Tues- crowd. This year, the display limits, fireworks may only be day, July 3. That evening will will be held on Tuesday, July 3. The two-day event, sponsored discharged from 9:00 AM to also boast the second annual See masonlakefireworks.com

by The Lucky Dog Casino, 12:00 midnight on the 4th of “Oyster Eating Challenge”! for details. features a Street Fair with over July. For inquiries about city Call the Resort at (800) 62250 vendors, live auction and an ordinances pertaining to fire9370 for details.

Hoodsport Fireworks will be amazing fireworks display at works, please contact the City held at the Hoodsport Marina the Hoodsport Marina. Mason of Shelton at (360) 426-4491.

Mason Lake Fireworks in on Saturday, July 7 as part of County Transit will provide Grapeview is a community Celebrate Hoodsport. The transportation to the events, fireworks show and a tradition 23rd annual festival will be from select pick-up locations. for nearly thirty years. held July 7-8 (the weekend For additional information on

Summer Activities Heat Up! along with other treats. Food will be served until 6pm. Visitor can have an opportunity to ring the bell in our beautiful Allyn Historic Church. There will be raffle prizes and more.

This is our 30th annual, so you know it’s going to be great!

Tahuya Day and Parade On July 7 join Tahuya for the annual Tahuya Day and Parade, celebrating their unique and quirky heritage as a place you live in “by choice.”

Parade participants begin lining up about noon for the parade that begins at 1:00 pm through “downtown” Tahuya.

Anyone can be in the parade and almost anything goes!

The event draws 1,500 to 2,000 people each year and is also the major fund-raiser for the Tahuya Community Club’s North Mason High School scholarship fund. Proceeds from the miniature American flags and raffle tickets go toward the $2,500 fund. There are lots of activities for kids, homemade arts & crafts booths, and live music by the North Mason’s own community band, “The Windjammers.” Past parade highlights included a float-riding Statue of Liberty, who was waving to the crowd perched high atop her towering red, white and blue tarp-made skirt, and the Dewatto Can’t March Band and Drill Team.

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barbecue pit by our veteran volunteers.

Allyn Days Salmon Bake and Geoduck Festival The 30th Annual Allyn Days will feature a Saturday Salmon Bake and a Sunday Geoduck Festival with Low Tide Mud Run on July 21-22, 2012 by the Allyn Community Association is set to be one of western Washington’s most exciting events.

This year, “The Illusion of Elvis” will be performing, along with the Lester Crow Band, Swing Fever and other top musical and dance talent from the area. Dozens of educational, activity and vendor booths, an art show and fun activities for the kids make this an event for everyone.

For those who won’t be eating salmon, Costco hot dogs and polish sausages are also served,

On tap for Saturday, 11am to 8pm, July 21: the famous alder-smoked salmon, perfectly prepared over our unique

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Sunday, July 22, will be our Geoduck Festival: Nearly 1,000 pounds of geoduck have been donated, from which top restaurants in the region will be preparing unique culinary dishes. Our local Kayaks and Cones will be serving up their Geoduck Ice Cream.

And when low tide hits at 2:35 pm, 75 Mud Runners will compete in a 200 yard “Allyn Geoduck Gallup.” There will also be a touch tank for kids and adults with giant live geoducks that can grow for more than 100 years. Live music and entertainment will take place throughout the day. And both days will feature a beer garden, vendor booths, music and other entertainment throughout the picturesque and historic village.

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Music in the Park The fun begins July 12, 2012 Presented by Skookum Rotary Club

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Skookum Rotary Club is thrilled to announce that Anna’s Bay Chorale will open the 17th Music in the Park concert series.

Skookum Rotary Club is pleased to be sponsoring the event again.

This year’s lineup includes concerts, free to everyone, at Post Office Park in downtown Shelton. Following Anna’s Bay on July 12, the series will host a wide variety of music.

Blue Grass, Rock n Roll, Jazz, Country and Folk.

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Half Hitched, a local old time country band, will follow Anna’s Bay on July 19. Also taking the Post Office Park Gazebo Stage this year: For Evergreen String Band, Dr. Frederick Davis, Pole Ba Ba, and the Mason County All Church Choir.

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Skookum Rotary looks forward to welcoming young and old to the concerts which will continue through the last Thursday in August. We expect to host 300 to 500 people each week. This Shelton summer tradition spreads the joy of our local community and cultural arts

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Skookum Rotary thanks their sponsors: Alpine Way Retirement Apartments, Windermere, Green Diamond Resource Company, Mason County Title Company, PUD#3, Black Star, State farm Insurance, KMAS, Shelton Mason County Journal, EFI - Exceptional Foresters, and Edward Jones. Thank you for your support!

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The Kiwanis Club of Shelton has been serving our community since 1924, supporting numerous youth programs, awarding educational scholarships, and providing service through Adopt-A-Highway, partnerships for beautification, and supporting city parks.

A “Bite” of History

Justin Cowling, Mason County Historical Society Shown here at Dayton Crossing is the first locomotive purchased by the Satsop Railroad Company. This 0-4-2T was built in 1885 by the Porter Company in Pittsburgh, PA and was the first locomotive that ever ran in Shelton. It operated under the Satsop name until the company was bought out by Alfred Anderson and Sol Simpson, when it became part of the original fleet for the Peninsular Railroad Company in 1895. The engine was retired in the late 1940’s and put on display at Grisdale Logging Camp until 1985 at which point it was restored to full working order by Dave Skagen. Affectionately referred to as “Dinky”, the locomotive currently resides in Auburn, Washington.

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Little Creek Casino Resort opening Seven Inlets Spa SHELTONMASONCOUNTY

JULY EVENTS Tuesday, July 10 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting Seven Inlets Spa

W 91 State Route 108, Shelton

Wednesday, July 11 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Business After Hours

The Waterfront at Potlatch 21660 N US Hwy 101, Skokomish

Two nights, July 18 & 26 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Candidates’ Forum Sponsored by Green Diamond Resource Company Wednesday, July 25 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Grand Re-opening

Pier 101 Gift Shop & Boutique 24180 N US Hwy 101, Hoodsport

Tuesday, July 31 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting for New Location!

Joonbug Yoga & Joonbug Graphic Design 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste A, Shelton

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Little Creek Casino Resort announces the grand opening of their newest amenity the Seven Inlets Spa slated for July 6, 2012.

This full service spa boasts seven state-ofthe-art personal care suites, a relaxation and meditation room, eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, locker rooms, shower facilities as well as complete facial, manicure, pedicure, body treatment and total body waxing capabilities. Massages range from the Salish Express Massage to Deep Tissue and Sports Massages.

Little Creek Casino Resort is best known for its wide array of games including a vast mix of state of the art slot machines, and all of your favorite table games.

During your stay enjoy luxury resort accommodations, award winning golf at the Salish Cliffs Golf Club, first class entertainment, delicious dining and all around customer service excellence. Little Creek Casino Resort is located in the great Pacific Northwest at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula in Shelton, Washington just minutes north of Olympia on Highway 101.

For more information about Little Creek Casino Resort at www.little-creek.com

Port Seeks Public Input on Future of Mason County Fairgrounds Currently the Fairgrounds is scheduled to demolished in 2014, but at a Port meeting in early June, Commissioner Hupp proposed a plan to explore the possibility of leaving the fairgrounds in its present location.

Commissioner Taylor supported his proposal, stating that the commissioners “are the elected officials, the representatives of our community” and that they need to formulate a plan representing the wishes of the community.” Hupp’s plan includes a background on how the fairgrounds reached its position and proposes a resolution to rebuild trust in the Port.

His plan includes the option of relocating three of the existing buildings to comply with FAA aviation safety requirements while leaving key facilities in place. Port Executive Director, John Dobson, proposed moving the facility to a new location on the Port property that is not within the area of concern.

Both are positive for citizens and Fairground users.

Help make Mason County a more beautiful place!

Through the Chamber’s Beautification Committee, the business community and individual sponsors have taken the responsibility for the majority of the costs associated with the installation and upkeep of the County’s 75 flower baskets, 100 streetlight banners, and 65 Christmas decoration sites.

Nearly $12,000 has been donated – and we need your help to raise the remaining $8,000+!

If you would like more information about this valuable community project, please contact the Chamber at info@sheltonchamber.org, (360) 426-2021, or sheltonchamber.org/beautification. Financial contributions may be mailed to PO Box 2389 in Shelton and gifts of any amount are appreciated.

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The public has until July 31, 2012 to provide input on the plan. Please take the time to read the document available at www. portofshelton.com website or visit the Port offices and submit a response.

Input on the plan can be as simple as a note saying you don’t want to see the fairgrounds leave.

Experience China: Deadline fast approaching The Chamber is proud to provide an exciting cultural immersion trip.

October 13-22, 2012 a delegation from Mason County will visit Beijing and Shaghai, China – traveling to seven of the country’s top ten attractions. Executive Director Heidi McCutcheon says:

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“My husband and I travelled on this trip to China in October 2011.

It is a magical, almost surreal, excursion that immerses you in the Chinese culture. You’ll walk through Tian An Men Square, go boating at the Summer Palace and walk on the Great Wall, among many other activities at remarkable sites and vistas.

It is unlikely that you’ll ever be able to travel half-way across the world, all inclusive, for such a low price, with the safety of a large group and with world class, English speaking guides.

I hope that you don’t take my word for it though- go see for yourself !”

The all-inclusive, ten day trip costs just $2,300 pp and includes round trip airfare from SeaTac Airport, three full meals per day, 5- or 4-star hotel accommodations, deluxe tour buses, knowledgeable and English speaking tour guides in each city, admission to tourist sites, airport taxes, post-departure travel insurance, transport to SeaTac Airport, Visa application fee, gratuity for servers, drivers and waitstaff, Not included in price: Passport fee, additional travel insurance (contact your local travel agent) and optional tours. A deposit of $250 is due with your reservation form, reserving your spot no later than July 9, 2012.

For more information about the trip, visit sheltonchamber.org/experiencechina or call (360) 426-2021.

Golf Tournament – Registration Open

The Chamber is excited to announce registration opening for the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! This year on Friday, September 14, Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club will once again open its beautiful course to Chamber members and guests for a fabulous day of golf and networking.

The $75 tournament fee includes green fees and dinners. You can sign-up online today – the deposit to hold your spot is just $10. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for dinner, awards, carts, and hole signs. To register, or for more information, visit sheltonchamber.org/golf.

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Community Financial Center Generation D Computers & Technology Heritage Bank KMAS 1030 AM Richard C. Downing, DDS West Coast Bank

Silver Members

Harmony Hill Retreat Center American Family Insurance, Berti S. Brodsky A Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed & Breakfast

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Last week, during United Way’s Day of Caring fourteen employees from Green Diamond dedicated a day to painting. In all the team painted five buildings including building #17! Thank you!

COMMUNITY FAIR TRANSLATES TO LOCAL SUPPORT For over a century the Fair has impacted the young and old in Mason County. Many families represent generations of participants in fair activities -- from building the grounds to entering exhibits. July 27-29 the Fair celebrates it’s third year with great strides in grounds improvements and enhancements.

Since March, dedicated teams of volunteers from fair departments, community groups and local businesses have been dedicating weekends to garden, paint, pressure wash and “spruce-up” the fairgrounds.

This renewed community support is an extension of the Fair group itself. After the County dropped support of the Fair in 2009, volunteers came together to form an association that allowed the Mason “Area” Fair to continue youth programs that include State placement for 4-H’ers and FFA students. Fair entry is open to all people, all ages in, and outside of, the county.

Event organizers are once again partnering with local non-profits and organizations as well as many local and regional bands and entertainers to present the best community agricultural festival ever!

The NPRA Rodeos is Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 6 pm. Kids Day is Saturday with a Boot Scramble and other events.

Sunday’s entertainment will include a Gran Jaripeo De Lujo, or Mexican Rodeo, beginning at 2 pm. The Mexican Rodeo will include children’s “mutton busting.”

Scheduled entertainment for 2012 includes a brand new line-up of music as well as dance and fire troupes, comedians, children’s entertainment and stage shows and contests! With four stages, there is plenty to entertain the entire family all weekend!

More than ever in any years past, we encourage you to take the time to submit your fair entries. You won’t just win a ribbon, you will be winning acclaim and supporting the future of your fair!

Volunteer assistance is an essential ingredient in the success of the Fair. There are many different kinds of work to do that can reflect your interest and abilities.

Not all jobs require specialized training or preparation, or long hours. We need your help!

Please feel free to call if you would like more information on entering your exhibits, getting a vendor booth or would like to offer your suggestions on how we as a community can make this event a success in 2012!

The Mason Area Fair & NPRA Rodeo will be on July 27-29. For more information go to www.MasonCountyFair.org or call 360-427-5599. Vendor applications and exhibitor’s handbook are available online.

Stormwater Task Force Nears Recommendation Julie Sund Nichols, Attorney at Law and Government Affairs Committee Chair The Mason County Commissioners may soon be considering a combination of new fees and taxes to fund a clean water program.

For the past year, a task force managed by the Mason County Public Works Department has been evaluating funding sources in order to address pollution from stormwater. The group will be presenting their recommendations to the Commissioners this summer. The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee has been monitoring the progress of this group.

Highlights of the proposed new program include public education, enforcing standards for dealing

with stormwater on construction sites (including re-development), water quality monitoring, septic system maintenance, county road drainage system maintenance and retro-fit construction and program “management.”

be based on an assumed average while commercial rates would be based on actual measured impervious area.

• Vehicle license fee hike. About $2 per year per vehicle.

• Property tax hike. About $16 per $1,000 of taxable value per year.

All of this adds up to $2.365 million, annually, which the Task Force proposes to fund through a combination of: • On-site septic fees. This would be a flat fee per septic system of around $11 per year.

• Stormwater utility rate. $2.76 per 1,000 square feet of impervious surface (annual rate) on developed residential and commercial property. Residential rates would

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Earlier this spring, the Chamber sent a letter to the county, recognizing the economic importance of clean water to the Mason County area, and urging an approach that relied less on additional taxes and regulations and more on incentivebased solutions. The Economic Development Center of Mason County and the Mason County 8 9

Chapter of Olympia Master Builders joined the Chamber in submitting these comments.

Let us know what you think and don’t forget to share your thoughts, ideas and concerns with your Mason County Commissioners. The Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at Grove Street Brewhouse & Tea from 12:00-1:00 PM. For more information about the

committee or its interest in stormwater, please call the Chamber office.

Local Business Man Reappointed to DTAG

George “Sam” Sevier has been reappointed as Chair of the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) for the United States Department of State.

Members are appointed to DTAG by the Assistant Secretary of State for PoliticalMilitary Affairs on the basis of individual substantive and technical expertise and qualifications, and are drawn from a representative cross-section of U.S. defense industry, association, academic, and foundation personnel, including appropriate technical and military experts. The United States Department of State recognized Sevier for his professional background, experience, and especially for his leadership in the most recent term.

Sevier is a retired Colonel (USAF), and a former member of the Defense Department’s Senior Executive Service.

He was Vice President of International Business and International Operations at Westinghouse and held a related position in Northrop Grumman. Currently, he provides consultation services through his company “Sam Sevier, LLC” and he serves on the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee.

Weaving a strong business foundation for the Squaxin Island Tribe’s Future

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Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed and Breakfast, owned by Phil and Kelly Berg, was recognized again in 2012 as Excellent by TripAdvisor®.

A Lighthouse on Hammersley has received reviews from families, couples, businesses, people travelling solo and with friends. One thing is very apparent: no matter what the situation, Phil and Kelly go all out to accommodate each and every guest to the best of their ability.

five reviews of the B&B submitted to TripAdvisor® have been a perfect 5 out of 5 — by every reviewer! TripAdvisor asks visitors to rate accommodations on service, value, cleanliness, quality of sleep, fitness, spa, and service.

Guests rave reviews from “world class B&B experience”, “the best get-away Puget Sound has to offer” and “you’ll wish you could live there the rest of your life” to simply, “WOW.” The eighty-

The Bergs work hard to make their bed and breakfast feel like a resort. All spacious guest rooms (over 400 square feet each) face the waterfront and have private bathrooms. You can visit their website at lighthouseonham.com.

Love INC Golf Tourney Signs Celebrity Golfers

Julio Cruz, former Seattle Mariner record holder, and now voice of the Mariners; and Nesby Glasgow, former NFL player, and University of Washington four-year starter, All American who played in the 1978 Rose Bowl, will join Don James, former UW head coach, as celebrity golfers for Love INC’s Second Annual Love INC Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction set for Monday, July 30, 2012 at the award-winning Alderbrook Golf Course in Union.To register for the tournament go to www.alderbrookgolf.com.

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JULY CHAMBER AND COUNTY EVENTS July 3 Thunder Over the Canal Fireworks | 10:00 PM* Alderbrook Resort & Spa 7101 E State Route 106, Union Mason Lake Fireworks 10:00 PM* Mason Lake, Grapeview July 4 Independence Day Family Fun with the Stars – Sea Stars!

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Walker Park 2400 Walker Park Rd, Shelton

Roosters Restaurant 3001 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton Chamber Ambassadors Meeting | 4:00 PM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 7101 E State Route 106, Union

July 7-8 Celebrate Hoodsport Fireworks Show | Saturday at 10:00 PM* | Hoodsport, WA

July 18 Chamber Candidate Forum (1 of 2) sponsored by Green Diamond Resource Co. 6:00 - 8:00 PM

July 10 Ribbon Cutting for Seven Inlets Spa | 5:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort W 91 State Route 108, Shelton

July 19 SAVER Committee Meeting 7:30 AM | Nita’s Restaurant & Gallery, 325 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

July 11 Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting 8:00 AM | Chamber Office 215 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

July 7 Tahuya Day & Parade Tahuya, WA Shelton Farmer’s Market 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 3rd Street between Cedar & Franklin, Shelton

July 16 Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee | 7:30 AM Grove Street Brewhouse 233 S First St, Shelton

Skookum Rotary Music in the Park featuring Half-Hitched 7:00 PM at Post Office Park 2nd St between Railroad and Franklin, Shelton

Business After Hours 5:30 - 7:00 PM The Waterfront at Potlatch 21660 N US Hwy 101, Skokomish

July 20-21 Circus Gatti at the Mason Fairgrounds 751 N Fairgrounds Rd, Shelton

July 12 Chamber Finance Committee Meeting | 7:30 AM Chamber Office 215 W Railroad Avenue, Shelton

Mason Area Pre-Fair Mason Fairgrounds 751 N Fairgrounds Rd, Shelton July 9 Chamber Member Services Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM

July 21 Shelton Farmer’s Market 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 3rd Street between Cedar & Franklin, Shelton

Skookum Rotary Music in the Park featuring Anna’s Bay Chorale | 7:00 PM at Post Office Park, 2nd St between Railroad and Franklin, Shelton

July 21-22 Allyn Days Salmon Bake & Geoduck Festival, Allyn, WA July 26 Chamber Candidate Forum

July 14 Shelton Farmer’s Market 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 3rd Street between Cedar & Franklin, Shelton

*All fireworks shows begin at dusk.

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(2 of 2) sponsored by Green Diamond Resource Co. 6:00 - 8:00 PM Skookum Rotary Music in the Park | 7:00 PM at Post Office Park, 2nd St between Railroad and Franklin, Shelton July 27-29 Mason Area Fair & NPRA Rodeo & Mexican Rodeo Mason Fairgrounds & Events Center 751 N Fairgrounds Rd, Shelton July 28 Shelton Farmer’s Market 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 3rd Street between Cedar & Franklin, Shelton Grapeview Water & Arts Festival | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fair Harbor Marina 5050 Grapeview Lp Rd, Grapeview July 29 Shelton Kiwanis “Pancakes in the Park” 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Kneeland Park 100 Turner Ave, Shelton

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