Business Matters Volume 2, Issue 1

BUSINESS MATTERS A publication of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce

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Programs flourish across Mason County’s schools It’s a good time to be in school in Mason County. For many, the Shelton School District Construction Bond that is nearing completion may be the most noticeable example. $65M going into seven schools, some of which were in dire need of renovation, is an amazing accomplishment for our community. But when I say it’s a good time to be in school in Mason County, that is just one example. There is so much more.

Hood Canal School District has some incredible programs and exceptional staff. Newly appointed Superintendent Nikki Cannon has leaped into the community with both feet. From attending local events to meeting people one on one, she has already made an impact and will continue to do so throughout her tenure. The district has also just been awarded Washington State Parks and Recreation funds as part of the No Child Left Inside grant. The grant will fund outdoor education and recreation to underserved youth and the district will use the money to fund experiential and adventure-based education as well as the Riparian Enhancement Programs offered to middle school students in the 2019-2020 school year.

Olympic College recently announced that it is recruiting for a full-time Construction Trades Director to lead the planning, development, and launch of a new Construction Trades Program for Olympic College in Kitsap and Mason Counties.

The initial work location will be in Shelton at the Olympic College Shelton campus. Hard hat-clad workers are declining for a multitude of reasons, including a decreased value being placed on trades, the aging baby boomer population, and the ensuring skills gap. In a community such as Mason County, where less than 18% of residents have a college degree, the construction trades can provide a viable, well-paying salary for newcomers to the workforce without having earned a fouryear degree. This program will be offered in addition to the two-year associate degree for the welding program, another non-traditional educational course the college offers.

Shelton School District has taken great strides in the past few years. In concert with Mason General Hospital, Shelton High School rolled out its Health Sciences Academy over the past school year with great success – enrolling more than 300 students in its inaugural year. Why would Mason Cover Photo: The Chamber’s annual Expo & Bit of Mason County drew thousands to downtown for business showcase.

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General participate in this? The simple answer is workforce development. There is a significant and growing shortage of health care workers which makes recruiting and retaining employees difficult. By improving the quality of education and developing future healthcare professionals, they are actively creating their workforce and a healthier community.

As Shelton School District continues the trend toward academies, partnering with organizations such as Bates Technical College for their expertise in trades and manufacturing, they are considering additional academies that are in demand locally and statewide. The rollout of these will help build an environment where students are not only more engaged and have increased graduation rates, they will also possess valuable experience upon graduation.

Recognizing the incredible need for workforce development and its impact on our community, the Chamber will take an active role in facilitating job shadowing, internships, in-class expert speakers, and guiding curriculum through participation in steering committees. Our businesses are eager to get their hands on the kids and help them begin learning skills that are conneted and to form strong work habits. If you are interested in participating at any level, please give me a call. There will be many opportunities to get plugged in.

215 W Railroad Avenue PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-2021 n (800) 576-2021 sheltonchamber.org

President Lisa Perry Sierra Pacific Industries v Past President Will Johnson Cogent Construction, Inc. v President Elect/ TREASURER Marty Crow Habitat for Humanity of Mason County v Trustees Melanie Bakala State Farm Insurance v Justin Baze Black Star & The Varmints v Tom Beben Smoking Mo’s v Ray Frederick Garage Sale Maniacs v Ashley Brady Brady Trucking Co., Inc. v Jan Morris The Hardware Distillery v Jeff Selby Awnaroll Painting v Andy Conklin Conklin Team at Windermere v Lisa Woodard Columbia Bank

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Lisa Perry 2019 Chamber Board President Sierra Pacific Industries

Is it just me or does everyone feel like this summer is going far too quickly? It is unimaginable to me that we are discussing back to school issues but here we are.

Some wonder why a business organization such as the Chamber would focus on schools.

The easy answer is that our future employees and customers are being educated as we speak. How those schools view business and how they interact, especially with local businesses, will determine our future.

As a former educator, I’ve been on both sides of the equation. What everyone realizes very quickly is that academia and business tend to speak different languages and almost operate on different planes. Most educators and administrators have spent their professional lives learning and honing their craft in schools, while business people — many of whom went to school or a training program — honed their craft outside that world.

I had the wonderful fortune to travel with Shelton High School teachers and administrators to Nashville to see the academy model of schools that we are currently trying to emulate here locally.

By traveling together and spending every evening sharing what we had all learned in different sessions, it was clear that our goals are very similar. We all want students to have access to high quality education that prepares them for a successful life. Students need to be ready for college or other training programs, career, the military, or wherever their passion leads them. As a local employer, I want them to also realize that whether they stay in the area or leave for their next step, there are wonderful career opportunities back here if they choose to return. They can’t know that if they haven’t seen them!

The Chamber will play a very important role in this process. We are committed to facilitating the communication between schools and employers, ensuring that

programs are preparing students for real-life, up-to-date careers. Schools will be reaching out to the community for job shadows, classroom presentations, tours, and other ideas to engage students in local businesses.

The Chamber will continue to explore the opportunities. That said, don’t wait to be contacted; reach out to your school today if you have ideas. Get more involved in the Chamber and let us know that you’re interested in working on this project.

Let’s help our youth find their passion and maybe even find it right here in our beautiful community!

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OysterFest highlights local aquaculture, supports community efforts For locals OysterFest is a tradition. For visitors it’s a chance to indulge in the seafood dishes for which the Pacific Northwest is best known.

On the first full weekend in October, Skookum Rotary will stage its 38th annual OysterFest, home of the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships. It is also Washington State’s official seafood festival.

On Friday evening, the three-year tradition of OysterFunk by Shelton Rotary Club takes place in the 21+ beer garden, catering to locals and OysterFest RVers alike. Saturday and Sunday hosts family-friendly opportunities all day with water quality exhibits, free entertainment, and live music throughout the weekend.

For those looking for adult activities, dozens of Washington State Wineries and Pacific Northwest Microbreweries certainly know how to do their thing. Combine this with the food vendors offering unique delicacies and this a festival to which you’ll want to arrive to both hungry & thirsty!

One cool thing about OysterFest that you may not know is that Skookum Rotary allows only nonprofit organizations serving Mason County to be a food vendor at OysterFest. By making this requirement, Skookum Rotary ensures that it is a fundraising event for other organizations as well.

What a way to pay it forward!

OysterFest is located on Sanderson Field, 1/2 mile north of Shelton, west of US Highway

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Sue VanderWal serves up a Shelton Rotary classic of Oyster Fritters.

101. Locals know that the best way to get to OysterFest is through the free (and continuous!) shuttle service. Free parking areas and pick-up points are located throughout town; follow signage for the shuttle spot closest to you.

The cost of admission to OysterFest is $7.00 and children under 7 are free. There is no charge to park your car and no charge to ride the shuttle bus. Except for service dogs, animals are not permitted on the OysterFest grounds.

Maps, tickets, camping reservations, entertainment schedules, and more are available at oysterfest.org.

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Alta Forest Products ASC Security & Investigations City of Shelton El Puerto de Angeles Falcon Financial, Inc. Fred Meyer Heritage Bank Island Enterprises, Inc. Lucky Dog Casino Mason County PUD#3 Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Shelton Dental Excellence Squaxin Island Tribe Tourism Department Taylor Shellfish Farms The Shopper Walmart

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Alderbrook Resort & Spa Bakala State Farm Insurance Bavarian Window Cleaning Builders FirstSource Consejo Counseling Referral Service Diamond Touch Landscaping Edward Jones - Karen Schade, FA EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. Gillis Auto Center General Dynamics Electric Boat Great Bend Center for Music

iFiber One News Radio Mason Transit Authority Patriot Fence, LLC Seattle Shellfish, LLC Senior Services for South Sound Shelton-Mason County Journal Shelton Dental Center Shelton School District Sierra Pacific Industries Tractor Supply Company Washington Corrections Center

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Thank you Expo sponsors Premier sponsors

In 1976, the Washington State Legislature directed the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs (WASPC) to develop a set of operational standards and industry goals for Washington State law enforcement officials. In response, WASPC established a rigorous accreditation program for law enforcement agencies to become certified in industry best practices and standards.

The accreditation process occurs in eight phases: Interest and Contract; File Maintenance; Self-Assessment; On-Site Assessment and Evaluation; Accreditation Commission Review; Executive Board Review; Award; and Re-Accreditation.

The Shelton Police Department is working to achieve this coveted accreditation by the end of 2019.

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Expo & Bite draws thousands to downtown, showcases county’s best On the third Friday of July, the Chamber’s Expo & Bite of Mason County once again transformed downtown with its street fair along Railroad Avenue. Thousands of residents and visitors turned out for the one-day event.

As always, the event offered residents and visitors a chance to check out local services, retailers, and restaurants in a fun, casual atmosphere. Vendors entertained and interacted by hosting games, offering giveaways, and drawing free raffles throughout the day; the restaurants prepared delectable bites of food for a great value.

From nearly 100 booth spaces and almost a dozen food vendors, the Chamber asked the community to vote for their favorites.

Competition was intense and it was a tight race to take home the People’s Choice Awards. 2019 Best Booth went to Hood Canal Communications who celebrated 85 years in business with an 80’s themed booth featuring totally tubular tech throwbacks, photo fun, rad prizes, and lots of fun!

Tempting Eats and Treats received the Golden Fork award as they delighted the crowds with delicious finger steaks, gouda grillers, caprese crostini, raspberry swirl cheesecake, Irish cream brownies, and slush puppies.

Best Booth awarded to Hood Canal Communications.

SAVE THE DATE The Community Expo & Bite of Mason County on Friday, July 17, 2020!

The day closed out with a special performance by The Varmints. Taking the stage in front of the clock tower, this local favorite energized the crowd with its classic rock, mixing in a few new songs from 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Special thanks to our Premier Sponsors Hood Canal Communications, Maple Glen

Senior Living, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics, Our Community Credit Union, and Port of Shelton as well as our Media Sponsors, iFiberOne News Radio - KMAS, 96.9 KAYO, and Shelton-Mason County Journal. A nod also to Island Johnny who provided several portable toilet units, handwash stations, and a high-end mobile restroom trailer. The 2019 Community Expo & Bite of Mason County Street Fair would not have been as successful without their significant support.

For more information email Membership Director Deidre Peterson at deidre@sheltonchamber.org or call (360) 426-2021.

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Oakland Bay takes ownership, begins new era Initially developed in the 1950s by Port of Shelton, the Oakland Bay Marina is under new ownership. Following surplus of the property, the Port approved a purchase and sale agreement with Oakland Bay LLC, which is owned and operated by Shelton Yacht Club.

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Oakland Bay Marina has grand plans to revitalize the Shelton waterfront. Already, they’ve expanded access to the once-private clubhouse by allowing rental of the facility. With its stunning views and convenient location, the fully furnished hall and its commercial kitchen are an ideal venue for parties and meetings alike. A slew of new events and celebrations, like the recent Opening Day of Boating and Dock Party, are just examples of the types of activities which are being designed to engage the local community.

Long term goals include improved parking, landscaping, and lighting design, along with partnerships to increase access to city restaurants, shopping, and more.

Located on Hammersley Inlet, just minutes from the city center, the marina boasts 64 privately owned boat houses, 45 open slips, 180 feet of reciprocal & guest moorage and a public boat launch. The guest dock offers 30 amp pedestal power, water and Wi-Fi, as well as a stationary pump out. More information is available online at oaklandbaymarina.com.

Looking down Alder Street from the City of Shelton’s first traffic circle, dignitaries, staff, contractors, and residents celebrated the much-anticipated completion of the Downtown Connector Project. The $4.3 million revitalization project features new asphalt streets, sidewalks, streetscapes, street and pedestrian lighting, ADA ramps, stormwater upgrades, and intersection improvements.

Congratulations businesses, welcome new members

New member and privately-owned family practice clinic, The Country Clinic, held its ribbon cutting on July 30, just prior to its grand opening on August 3. Solo provider Leigha Collins-Vazquez Atecas, ARNP-FNP-BC offers compassionate and comprehensive primary care for people of all ages.

She and her staff are bilingual, accept many insurance providers, and offer options for uninsured or underinsured patients.

Innovative Sleep Centers provides convenient, professional, compassionate, and cost-effective services to individuals suffering from sleep disorders. Focusing on quality sleep, health, and a high scientific standard, ISC offers sleep studies and treatment therapies.

Ashby Homes, Inc. has been building with integrity in Mason County for over 15 years, offering exciting floor plans, exceptional quality, and lasting value. They are not just another custom home builder, but also a family owned, second generation, full-service contractor that you can trust.

Shelton Family Center envisions a thriving Mason County where families are healthy; youth are safe, challenged and empowered as the community connects to help each other succeed.

Martha Reed Foundation is a local non-profit; this foundation is focused on giving back to the community in big and small ways.

On June 18, a ship-shape crowd celebrated Oakland Bay Marina’s sales agreement with Port of Shelton. The ribbon cutting & dock party provided information on the organization’s plans to expand the docks, improve public access, and host community events.

Shelton Centennial Lions Club focuses on supporting projects to help those in need with an emphasis on kids and Veterans. The group meets at 12:00 PM on the second Wednesday of each month at Sisters Restaurant.

Lorraine’s Music Studio offers comprehensive musical training on the piano for students of all ages. At the studio, students will experience a full range of musical training through all

aspects of musical theory as well as rhythm, ear training, sight reading, repertoire, and composition.

General Dynamics Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and life cycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy. The company’s west coast operations are headquartered in Bremerton and their workforce includes a large contingent from Mason County.

Basic Business Bookkeeping is owned by Sharon Murphy. With more than 20 years experience in the Shelton area, she provides a range of services from payroll processing to full-service bookkeeping.

Homes for Heroes - Megan Smet has a mission to get the word out to local heroes about this amazing program.

Heroes include police, fire/ EMS, veterans and active military, healthcare workers,

and teachers. Megan will give back 30% of her commission to “Heroes” looking to buy/sell a home as her way of thanking them for their service.

Paparazzi Jewelry – Melissa Kimball is an Independent Consultant providing accessories that are always fabulous, always fashionable, and always $5.

With new styles added daily, you can shop anytime and look like a million bucks without breaking the bank.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS DIRECTORY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SHELTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, K – 12 Superintendent Dr. Alex Apostle Shelton School District Central Office 700 S First St, Shelton (360) 426-1687 sheltonschools.org First Day of School Monday, September 16 Bordeaux Elementary School, K – 5 Principal Hannah Hoff 350 E University Ave, Shelton (360) 426-3253 sheltonschools.org/Bordeaux First Day of School Monday, September 16 Evergreen Elementary School, K – 5 Principal Kent Nixon 900 W Franklin St, Shelton (360) 426-8281 sheltonschools.org/evergreen First Day of School Monday, September 16 Mt. View Elementary, Pre-K – 5 Principal Mary Johnson 534 E K St, Shelton (360) 426-8564 sheltonschools.org/mtview First Day of School Monday, September 16 Olympic Middle School, 6 – 7 Principal Carey Murray 800 E K St, Shelton (360) 462-6671 sheltonschools.org/olympic First Day of School Monday, September 16

Oakland Bay Jr. High, 8 – 9 Principal Eric Barkman 3301 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton (360) 426-7991 sheltonschools.org/objh First Day of School Monday, September 16

SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT, K – 7 Superintendent/Principal Doris Bolender 161 SE Collier Rd, Shelton (360) 426-8437 southsideschool.org First Day of School Wednesday, September 4

CHOICE High School, K – 12 Principal Stacey Anderson 807 W Pine St, Shelton (360) 426-7664 sheltonschools.org/choice First Day of School Monday, September 16

GRAPEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT, K – 8 Superintendent Dr. Ellen Perconti Principal Josie Bean 822 E Mason Benson Rd, Grapeview (360) 426-4921 gsd54.org First Day of School Tuesday, September 3

Shelton High School, 10 – 12 Principal Jennifer Deyette 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton (360) 426-4471 sheltonschools.org/shs First Day of School Monday, September 16 HOOD CANAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, K – 8 Superintendent Nikki Cannon Principal Michael Moore 111 N State Route 106, Shelton (360) 877-5463 hoodcanal.wednet.edu First Day of School Wednesday, September 4 MARY M. KNIGHT SCHOOL DISTRICT, K – 12 Superintendent Matt Mallery Principal Michael Marstrom 2987 W Matlock-Brady Rd, Elma (360) 426-6767 marymknight.com First Day of School Wednesday, August 28

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Gateway Christian Child Care, Pre-K – 7 Director Carter Cheston 405 S Seventh St, Shelton (360) 426-5089 gatewayccc.com Mason County Christian School Pre-K – 9 Director Sharon Murphy 470 E Eagle Ridge Dr, Shelton (360) 426-7616 masoncountychristianschool.org First Day of School Wednesday, September 4

Shelton Head Start, Pre-K Director Hannah Ameen 2412 W Railroad Ave, Shelton (360) 426-2898 esd113.org/page/2657 Shelton Preschool, Pre-K Director Shannon Mazzoncini 2340 W Railroad Ave, Shelton (360) 426-7945 thesheltonpreschool.org Shelton Valley Christian School, K – 8 Principal Melissa Hammond 201 W Shelton Valley Rd, Shelton (360) 426-4198 sheltonvalleychristianschool.com Skokomish Child Care, Pre-K Director Dorna Oliver N 91 Reservation Rd, Skokomish Nation (360) 877-9007 skokomish.org/early-childhood-education Squaxin Island Child Development Center, Pre-K Director Bert Miller 3851 SE Old Olympic Hwy, Shelton (360) 426-1390

Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool, Pre-K Director Margarete Dohring 206 E Wyandotte Ave, Shelton (360) 427-3165 mtoliveshelton.org/daycare-and-preschool

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Community Events Recurring Weekly

Waterfront Yoga Mondays through September 30 9:00 – 10:00 AM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union Summer Golf Social Mondays through September 30 5:30 – 8:00 PM (No Golf Social on Monday, September 2) Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club 330 E Country Club Dr, Union Live Country Music Mondays, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort Starlight Lounge 91 W State Route 108, Shelton Mason County Commission Meeting Tuesdays, 9:00 AM Mason County Building 1 411 N Fifth St, Shelton Shelton Kiwanis Club Meeting Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM The Magnolia Room at Smoking Mo’s 109 S Second St, Shelton

Tribute Band Night Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort Starlight Lounge 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

Live Jazz and Acoustic Music Tuesdays, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort Starlight Lounge 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

Live Music Fridays, 7:00 – 10:00 PM El Sarape Cantina 324 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

Skookum Rotary Club Meeting Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 AM St. Edward Catholic Church 601 W C St, Shelton

Live Music Fridays, 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union

Kristmas Town Kiwanis Club Meeting Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 AM Sisters Restaurant 116 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

Live Music Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM Little Creek Casino Resort Starlight Lounge and Skookum Cigar & Wine Lounge 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

Shelton Rotary Club Meeting Thursdays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM The Magnolia Room at Smoking Mo’s 109 S Second St, Shelton Trivia Night Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Lucky Dog Casino 19330 US Hwy 101 N, Skokomish Nation Pool Tournament Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 PM El Sarape Cantina 324 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

Shelton Famers Market Saturdays through September 28 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Evergreen Square Railroad Ave between Third and Fourth St Wine Tasting Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop 6871 E State Route 106, Union

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Sunday Brunch Second Sunday, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Maple Glen Senior Living 1700 N Thirteenth Loop Rd, Shelton Maple Glen Community Bingo Third Sunday, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Maple Glen Senior Living 1700 N Thirteenth Loop Rd, Shelton Open Band Jam at La Cantina Third Sunday, 4:00 – 8:00 PM El Sarape Cantina 318 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Port of Shelton Commission Meeting First Tuesday, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Port of Shelton Administrative Offices 21 W Sanderson Way, Shelton City of Shelton Council Meeting First & Third Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Shelton Civic Center 525 W Cota St, Shelton Mason General Hospital Commission Meeting Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 AM MGH Ellinor Room 901 Mountain View Dr, Shelton

Karaoke Saturdays, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM El Sarape Cantina 324 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

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Mason General Hospital Commission Meeting Second & Fourth Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 AM MGH Ellinor Room 901 Mountain View Dr, Shelton Trivia Night with Timberland Regional Library Second Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Smoking Mo’s 203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Shelton School District Board Meeting Second & Fourth Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM Shelton High School Library 3737 N Shelton Springs Road, Shelton 4-H Clover Kids First Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 PM Memorial Hall 210 W Franklin St, Shelton Shelton Centennial Lions Club Meeting Second Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Sisters Restaurant 116 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Living with Type 1 Diabetes Second Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Mason General Hospital Ellinor Room 901 Mountain View Dr, Shelton Cancer Wellness Workshop Second Wednesday, 4:00 – 6:30 PM Mason General Hospital Pershing Meeting Room 901 Mt View Dr, Shelton

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Shelton School District Community Forum Third Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Shelton School District Office 700 S First St, Shelton Memory Café Fourth Thursday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM Sisters Restaurant 116 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Mason County Republican Women’s Club Meeting First Friday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Sisters Restaurant 116 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Craft Book Club First Friday, 5:30 – 6:30 PM Craft Pie & Art Bar 118 S Third St, Shelton Friday Fun Night Second Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Mason County Senior Activities Center 190 W Sentry Dr, Shelton Find Work Friday Third Friday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM WorkSource Mason County 2505 Olympic Highway N, Ste 420, Shelton Bingo Karaoke Last Friday, 7:00 - 10:00 PM Mason County Senior Activities Center 190 W Sentry Dr, Shelton

Home Buyer Workshop Homes for Heroes First Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mason County Fire District #4 2970 SE Arcadia Rd, Shelton Genealogy Café Second Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Shelton Timberland Library 710 W Alder St, Shelton

August

Brew N ‘Que Block Party Saturday, August 31 12:00 – 6:00 PM Smoking Mo’s 203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Labor Day Party at Walter Dacon Wines Saturday & Sunday, August 31 - September 1 12:00 – 6:00 PM Walter Dacon Wines 50 SE Skookum Inlet Rd, Shelton Live from the Shellpile Summer Music Saturday, August 31 1:00 – 4:00 PM Hama Hama Oyster Co. 35846 N US Hwy 101, Lilliwaup

September

Live from the Shellpile Summer Music Sunday & Monday, September 1 – 2 1:00 – 4:00 PM Hama Hama Oyster Co. 35846 N US Hwy 101, Lilliwaup

Labor Day Monday, September 2 Waterfront Yoga Monday, September 2 9:00 – 10:00 AM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union New Student Orientation Wednesday & Thursday, September 4 – 5 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Choice High School 807 W Pine St, Shelton Care Connection Recruitment & Dementia 101 Wednesday, September 4 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Olympia Senior Center 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia Forest Health Seminar Wednesday, September 4 6:00 – 8:00 PM Mason County PUD#3 Auditorium 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd, Shelton Back to School Festival Saturday, September 7 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mason Transit-Community Center 601 W Franklin St, Shelton Owl Visit at Potlach State Park Saturday, September 7 7:00 – 9:00 PM Potlach State Park 21020 N US Highway 101, Shelton

Free Entrance Day in State Parks Sunday, September 8 All state parks, all day Back to School Open House Tuesday, September 10 5:00 — 8:00 PM Oakland Bay Junior High School 3301 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton Business After Hours at the Magnolia Room Wednesday, September 11 5:30 – 7:00 PM Smoking Mo’s 203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Back to School Open House Thursday, September 12 4:00 — 6:00 PM Bordeaux Elementary School 350 E University Ave, Shelton 5:30 – 6:30 PM Evergreen Elementary School 900 W Franklin St, Shelton 6:00 — 7:30 PM Mt. View Elementary 534 E K St, Shelton Discover Mason County Treasure Hunt Saturday, September 14 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Free Immunization Clinic Saturday, September 14 9:00 -11:30 AM Oakland Bay Pediatrics 247 Professional Way, Shelton 14th Annual Salmon BBQ Saturday, September 14 12:00 – 6:00 PM New Community Church of Union 951 E Dalby Rd, Union Magic and Comedy Performance with Jeff Evans Saturday, September 14 8:00 PM Lucky Dog Casino 19330 US Hwy 101 N, Skokomish High Climber Hoedown Saturday, September 21 2:00 – 5:00 PM Smoking Mo’s 203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Water Sounds Native Art Auction & Traditional Dinner Saturday, September 21 4:30 – 9:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton Stunt Comedy & Extreme Juggling with Matt Baker Saturday, September 28 8:00 PM Lucky Dog Casino 19330 US Hwy 101 N, Skokomish

Mason Co. Historical Society Fall Cruise on Lady Alderbrook Friday, September 27 1:30 — 3:30 PM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union Traveler Trail Run Saturday, September 28 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman 7211 N Lake Cushman Rd, Hoodsport OktoberFest Saturday, September 28 Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

October

OysterFest Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sanderson Field 250 W Sanderson Way, Shelton Chili Cook-Off at The Cabin Tavern Saturday, October 5 3:15 PM The Cabin Tavern 1749 Olympic Hwy S, Shelton Business After Hours at Peninsula Credit Union Wednesday, October 9 5:30 – 7:00 PM Peninsula Credit Union 521 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

Comedy Night at Lucky Dog Casino Saturday, October 12 8:00 – 10:00 PM Lucky Dog Casino 19330 N. U.S. Hwy 101, Skokomish Nation Power of the Purse for Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center Friday, October 18 6:00 – 8:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton Senior Services Community Recognition Brunch Saturday, October 19 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Olympia Senior Center 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia Community Shred Event Saturday, October 19 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Our Community Credit Union Mt. View Branch 2948 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton Bingo Karaoke Party Friday, October 25 7:00 – 10:00 PM Mason County Senior Activities Center 190 W Sentry Dr, Shelton Halloween Party Saturday, October 26 Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

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PumpkinFest & North Mason Chamber Catapult Competition Saturday, October 26 12:00 – 1:30 PM Hunter Farms 1921 E State Route 106, Union Author Visit by Llyn DeDanaan Saturday, October 26 2:00 PM Mason County Historical Museum 427 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 31 Railroad Ave, Shelton Spotlight Shelton Community Open House Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 PM Shelton Civic Center 525 W Cota St, Shelton

November

Martha Reed Chowder Cook Off Saturday, November 2 Oakland Bay Marina 710 Pine St, Shelton Career Expo for SHS Students Wednesday, November 6 8:00 – 11:00 AM Shelton High School 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton Veterans Day Monday, November 11

Free Entrance Day in State Parks Monday, November 11 All state parks, all day Business After Hours at Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Wednesday, November 13 5:30 – 7:00 PM Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club 330 E Country Club Dr, Union Fantasy Forest Father-Daughter Night Out Friday, November 15 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Shelton Civic Center 525 W Cota, Shelton Holiday Gift Fair Saturday, November 16 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club 330 E Country Club Dr, Union Fantasy Forest Business Luncheon & Auction Friday, November 22 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton Fantasy Forest Barrels and Brews Friday, November 22 6:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

Fantasy Forest Gala & Live Auction Saturday, November 23 5:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

Union Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 29 4:00 – 8:00 PM Alderbrook Resort and Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union Bingo Karaoke Party Friday, November 29 7:00 – 10:00 PM Mason County Senior Activities Center 190 W Sentry Dr, Shelton

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Dinner at Alderbrook Resort and Spa Thursday, November 28 3:00 – 10:00 PM Alderbrook Resort and Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union

Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30 Christmas Market Saturday, November 30 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

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Chamber seeks nominations for awards

Nominations for the Chamber’s awards are open now and will be accepted through September 13, 2019. For decades the Chamber has recognized deserving businesses, individuals, and organizations through its annual awards program.

Who do you believe are most deserving of recognition? The entire community is welcome to make a nomination for those who work hard to make Mason County a better place.

Submittals can be made to the Chamber at info@sheltonchamber.org or sheltonchamber.org/awards.

All nominations will be reviewed by the Chamber’s Member Services Committee, who will forward a slate of at least three nominees per category to the Chamber Board of Trustees for consideration to be placed on the ballot. As always, ballots will be mailed to all members in good standing; each Chamber member receives one vote per category.

The majority vote by the membership determines the award winners. The winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Gala held at Little Creek Casino Resort’s Skookum Event Center on Friday, January 17, 2020.

Business of the Year recognizes the company that made the most significant contribution benefiting the

Mason County business community.

Any size business is eligible; recognition will be given to overall contributions improving our community and/ or business climate. This business must be a member in good standing of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce and should be headquartered in Mason County.

Who can be nominated? Professional services, retailers, restaurants, etc.

2018 Business of the Year went to Sierra Pacific Industries.

Citizen of the Year recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to enhance the business community and the community at large. This person gives freely of their time, talent, energy and expertise. This person must either live or work in Mason County.

Who can be nominated? Any individual, whether affiliated with a business or retired. 2018 Citizen of the Year was awarded to Tom Beben.

Rookie of the Year celebrates a business who has opened a storefront or began operation within the past 24 months. The recipient should fulfill a gap in services, retail, or operations and benefit the Mason County community at large. This business should be headquartered in Mason County and must be a member in good standing.

Who can be nominated? Professional services, retailers, restaurants, etc.

2018 Rookie of the Year went to Northwest Clothing Co. Boss of the Year recognizes an individual who empowers employees, is an example of leadership and management excellence, and maintains excellent employer-employee relations. The honoree must represent a Chamber member business. Nominations may only be made by an individual who works for the nominee.

Who can be nominated? Supervisors, managers, or owners that you work for. 2018 Boss of the Year was awarded to Kevin & Kathy Dorcy.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR recognizes an individual who has largely contributed to the Chamber’s programs and activities. This is someone who has given their time, talent, energy and expertise in an effort to enhance the business community and the community at large. This person must serve on one or more Chamber committees. In 2019, Chamber staff will select the recipient based upon participation, volunteerism, and overall contribution to the Chamber and its programs.

2018 Volunteer of the Year was awarded to the late Teresa Gilman.

PRESIDENT’S CHOICE recognizes contributions to the Chamber or to the community and is selected annually by the President of the Chamber Board of Trustees.

2018 President’s Choice went to Ray Frederick by then-President Will Johnson.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER OF THE YEAR recognizes a nonprofit organization who strongly impacts Mason County through service, volunteerism, donations (monetarily and/or in-kind), and activism. This organization must be a member in good standing of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce and should be headquartered in Mason County.

Who can be nominated? Fraternal organizations, service clubs, community foundations, etc. This award is new in 2019.

Visit sheltonchamber.org/awards to submit your nomination for each category or email info@sheltonchamber. org.

Reservations for the Annual Awards Gala may be made through the Chamber office; table sales and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Call (360) 426-2021 or email info@sheltonchamber.org for details.

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Chamber invests in community leaders Rural Development Initiative (RDI) offers a unique training to foster community leadership. RDI is based on the belief that vital rural communities develop from a broad base of knowledgeable, skilled, and motivated leaders. The leadership training consists of sessions that focus on developing the community leadership capacity of individuals.

In 2018, the Chamber’s Board of Trustees elected to contribute funds to support a new RDI in Mason County, acknowledging that the projects are integral to moving the community forward. The Chamber matched those dollars, doubling the impact.

This three-year initiative provides training to community leaders. “Our community is blessed with volunteer

can be individuals or teams.

The fun begins at 10:00 AM and participants end around 4:00 PM at Mason Lake Recreation Area where they can order up dinner from Radio Fryer Food Truck as they hope to win the treasures.

leaders,” says Chamber director Heidi McCutcheon.

“What RDI brings to the table is training and tools for those community leaders to become even more effective.”

Each year’s cohort commits to an intensive schedule of one Friday evening and full Saturday, every month for six months, culminating in a community project.

On September 14, 2019, the second cohort’s community project showcases all our community has to offer for people of all ages and abilities. Discover Mason County Treasure Hunt encourages residents and visitors alike to explore more than 50 businesses, food and beverage venues, and shopping as well as scenic viewpoints, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Each location gives entrants

a stamp on their game map or the chance to draw for a coin. The more stamps and gold coins received increases the likelihood of unlocking treasure boxes filled with gift certificates, prizes, and giveaways at Green Diamond’s Mason Lake Recreation Area— the final treasure stop.

Mark your calendars for September 14 and get out to enjoy Mason County! All proceeds to benefit Mason County students through the Skookum Rotary Scholarship Fund. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to facebook.com/discovermasonwa or email exploremason@gmail.com.

The entry fee for this one-day treasure hunt is $25 and includes a t-shirt; participants

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It’s the doggone right thing to do Our Community Credit Union invests in K9 programs Just over a decade ago, Our Community Credit Union’s CEO Bert Fisher read an article in the Journal about the possibility of a K9 program at the Mason County Sheriff Office. “I called the sheriff up and told him we’d buy his dog for him,” he recalls. A self-proclaimed animal lover, Bert believes the K9 program impacts the community in a way that ties into the credit union’s mission. “We have an obligation to the community when it comes to safety; it can be in the form of fraud monitoring or credit education. In this case it was a dog.”

Often times, police departments are undermanned which brings specific chal-

lenges. To combat this sometimes thankless profession, K9s can help an officer be more effective. Statistics show that a dog can search an area four times faster than a human being can – and with a much higher accuracy and a nose for detail. In rural areas, the addition of a K9 to the force can be a game changer.

A K9 typically will have a 6-8 year career that doesn’t involve HR, increased wages, or employment taxes. They always show up for work and they are effective. If you’re a bad guy trying to run from the cops, having a dog after you is your worst nightmare. You aren’t going to get away, and you’re probably going to the hospital before you go to jail.

The K9 program was also attractive for other reasons.

OCCU likes to take ownership of a program; when it comes to paying for the dogs, donating a vehicle, or providing supplies for the program there are direct results.

To date, Our Community Credit Union has worked with Mason County Sheriff Office, Shelton Police Department, McCleary Police Department, Aberdeen Police Department and Grays Harbor Sheriff Office. This year, OCCU has supplied one dog to Shelton Police Department; another will likely follow before the year’s end.

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It’s a creative way to serve the community, something that OCCU firmly believes in.

“People want to be successful and fulfilled – it’s creating the blend and the balance of the two that can be tricky,” Bert says. With nearly 100 employees and 8 branch locations, it is something he is quite familiar with. Now there are five police departments and sheriff’s offices who are benefitting from that experience and philosophy.

OCCU has been serving Shelton and Mason County for more than 75 years. In 1941, new loggers looking for loans were being turned away by local banks. Union leaders recognized the need and a short while later, the credit union was established. The institution has grown to 34,000 members but the commitment to their members and their willingness to go the extra mile remains constant. Learn more about their accounts, loans, investments, and other services online at ourcu.com or by visiting a local branch.

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d r a e H d n a e Scen The Mason Transit Authority provided free transportation for the The Salmon Center’s Music on the Estuary festival. The Salmon Center also recently celebrated the opening of their new “Accessible Garden” project.

Habitat for Humanity of Mason County celebrated the ground breaking for House #31 on July 11.

Railroad Tap Station is now open for lunch at 11:30 AM. Plus, they’ve added a few new dishes with local seafood flair to complement the Italian menu.

Congratulations to the Mason County Forest Festival Court for their hard work. This year, they have received four 1st Place Awards, a Mayor’s Choice Award, a 2nd Place Award, and an Exceptional Merit Award for Overall Outstanding Float at Seafair’s Torchlight Parade. What a way to represent Shelton!

Jeff Slakey of iFiber One News Radio received the community leadership award from Shelton School District Superintendent Alex Apostle during the Washington Association of School Administrators banquet.

Stottle Winery released its highly acclaimed 2018 Rose of Sangiovese.

Shelton Skookum Rotary was awarded the District 5020 Literacy Award and the Floyd Olson Foundation & International Service Award.

The Shopper revealed its renovated space making room for its new printed apparel as providing a range of promotional products with no minimum order requirements and faster turnaround times.

Economic Development Council of Mason County and the Shelton School District hosted their 6th Annual Business Plan Competition. The top six students received a full scholarship to Washington Business Week while also earning college credits.

Bavarian Window Cleaning now tackles tall buildings from the ground up.

Shelton High School Athletics presented Cooper Studios with and award recognizing their continued support of Shelton Athletics.

Not only does Diamond Touch Landscaping Services offer hardscaping and maintenance, they also build custom sheds and arbors.

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Great Bend Center for Music received a standing ovation at their “Boarders” commission at Carnegie Hall.

Hood Canal School received a $136,490 outdoor grant from the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to provide education on outdoor environmental sciences. Recently, the district has named Nikki Cannon as the new Superintendent.

Officer Ciara Paulsen was recognized as City of Shelton’s PD Officer of the Year by the Shelton Kiwanis Club & Foundation.

All Aboard! Alderbrook Resort & Spa offered scenic cruises on the Lady Alderbrook every Monday and Wednesday throughout August.

Dog Town K9 and Feline Pet Styling completed the courses to become a Fear Free Certified Professional.

Chief Darrin Moody and the City of Shelton’s Police Department led the Mason County Law Enforcement Torch Run through downtown Shelton in support of Special Olympics Washington.

Just over 450 pounds of nonperishable food and toiletries were collected at this year’s Fill a Public Works Truck event due to the efforts of the City of Shelton, Our Community Credit Union, and the Shelton community.

Walmart has great deals on cell phones and accessories for many different carriers including Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.

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Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics celebrated the completion of the new Mason Clinic Building structure with a “Topping Out” ceremony. CEO Eric Moll received the Innovation in Rural Medicine Award from the Thurston-Mason County Medical Society. Senior Services of South Sound received the Safety Net Award.

Tractor Supply Company holds Preventative Vet Clinics every Sunday from 4:00 – 5:00 PM throughout the summer.

Did you know? El Puerto de Angeles Shelton makes a stacked Bloody Mary!

Grant Cation joins the team at Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club as the new Assistant Golf Professional.

Shannon Klasell has been promoted to Executive Director of Sound Learning following Sue Ickes retirement at the end of June.

Jim Carroll joined Belco Forest Products as VP-Marketing.

Heritage Bank was recognized as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the middle market by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Little Creek Casino Resort’s Salish Cliffs Golf Course is hosting Monday Nights “Nine & Wine” and Thursday’s “Beer, Brat, & Shot” events throughout the summer. They also encourage kiddos to get in the game, as children play free after 3:00 PM.

Mason County PUD#3 received its 40th consecutive clean report from the Washington State Auditor’s office and they celebrated their 80th anniversary this year with a customer appreciation BBQ.

Throughout July, Lucky Dog Casino hosted T-Shirt Tuesdays for the members of Club Lucky.

Shelton Dental Excellence participated in Dentistry from the Heart; a day of dentistry, providing community members with free cleanings, extractions, and fillings.

It was all fun and games at Consejo Counseling & Referral Services’ annual company picnic.

Olympic Mountain Ice Cream celebrated 35 years of handcrafting the best ice cream in the Pacific Northwest.

Crystal Evans of 96.9 KAYO/KGY Radio expanded her role with the station as she was recently named Promotions Manager.

The Squaxin Island Tribe participated in a CERT course with Mason County Fire District #4 to prepare community members for a disaster or emergency.

Taylor Shellfish Farms was ranked in the top 38 of the 2019 Summer Essential Seattle Area Restaurants.

Flippin Awesome Renovations strived to preserve the Ming Tree Restaurant heritage in their endeavor to open the Wilde Irish Pub by working with the Shelton Neon Project to carefully remove the sign from the building.

Shelton’s alleyways just got a little brighter as Craft Pie & Art Bar had a one of a kind mural painted for them.

The community weighed in and Smoking Mo’s announced that chicken gizzards would remain off the menu for now.

Gillis Auto Center hosted American Thunder the last weekend of July for client appreciation.

Foster & Williams Architects is rebranding as Williams Architecture.

Christmas in July Craft Bazaar was a hit at Maple Glen Senior Living on July 25.

After a community drive for supplies, Our Community Credit Union had a great delivery of items and cash for Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center.

The Hardware Distillery Company had a successful FjordinCrossin and was filmed

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Be a tourist in your own town

By Rachel Hansen Explore Hood Canal At the Chamber’s Expo it was remarkable how many people stopped at the Explore Hood Canal booth to ask questions. “Where can I hike? What type of pass do I need?

Where can we go see waterfalls with our kids? What are the best fishing lakes?” In fact, of all the events I have attended in the last six months, out of the state and even out of country, more area maps and Fjord magazines were handed out during those six short hours here locally.

We don’t need to head to the big cities to be entertained. The best year-round playground is definitely in our backyard and our neighbors are really starting to appreciate it.

Recently, web and social media tracking for explorehoodcanal.com has shown a marked increase in local usage of the Olympic National Park Staircase entrance as well as Olympic National Forest access. If you haven’t already, I urge you to visit explorehoodcanal.com to check out local destinations and activities less than 30 minutes from our driveways!

Chasing waterfalls There’s nothing quite like chasing waterfalls after a good rainfall.

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Hamma Hamma River has three specimens of watery joy easily seen from the road, but the crowning glory is simply known as Hamma Hamma Falls. In the autumn, when the water is racing down its twotiered falls dropping a stunning fifty and twenty feet at a 90-degree angle, daredevil river paddling enthusiasts cart their kayaks to the top and ride the falls down.

Located within the Mount Skokomish Wilderness, the falls are fed by Mount Washington, Skokomish, and Cruiser watersheds. As there are no glacier ice packs feeding the falls, water level fluctuations are noticeble as the drier summer months progress.

To reach the falls, turn west off of US Highway 101 N between Brinnon and Hoodsport onto Hamma Hamma Road (also known as Forest Road 25). Travel for 6.4 miles past Hamma Hamma Campground and the Cabin Creek Road. When you come to the “T” intersection, turn right and follow signs to Lena Creek for around 7 miles (still continuing on FR 25) where you will come to a concrete bridge that crosses the Hamma Hamma River. Below the bridge you will find a breathtaking top view of the falls. The access trail is located before the concrete bridge just off of the pullout. Take care

along the steep, narrow access trail as the damp conditions can make the trail treacherous.

On your return, stop in at the Hama Hama Oyster Saloon (located on Hwy 101) and partake in local seafood. They serve up delicious fresh seafood free and live music concerts weekends throughout the season. Visit hamahamaoysters.com for schedules.

Pedal the historic timber rails in the Olympic Forest We’ve always been taught to never play on the tracks but there is one place in Mason County where it is perfectly okay and even encouraged! The whole family will love Vance Creek Railriders’ two-hour experience as pedal powered cars equipped like recumbent bicycles meander the curves following Green Diamond’s decommissioned timber railway. Railrider tickets are $26 for adults (and children over 12), $16 for kids under 12 years old.

See vcrailriders.com or call (541) 519-4200 for reservations. They are open throughout the summer into OysterFest weekend.

Everyone visits for our oyster Don’t wait until OysterFest to have the fresh oysters everyone craves.

Fall is the best time for fresh seafood

in South Puget Around and Hood Canal. All you need is a license, boots, bucket, and a sense of adventure. Many of our state parks and DNR beaches are open for public harvesting; Twanoh, Potlatch, Lilliwaup and Grapeview are popular beaches on the South Sound. If you prefer to have the harvesting done for you, pick up fresh mussels, oysters, and clams at Taylor Shellfish and Hama Hama’s retail stores.

Birdwatching in our estuaries With a majestic and varied landscape as a background for your birding endeavors, this is a gorgeous place to search for the over 250 species that call the Olympic Peninsula home. Many of the parks, including the 182-acre Twanoh State Park or the 135-acre Theler Wetlands offer a network of unpopulated trails where you can commune with the avian community.

For more information on the adventures mentioned here as well as additional activities, culinary experiences, and places to get away in our own backyard, check out explorehoodcanal.com. If you prefer to speak with someone directly, you can call the Hood Canal Visitor Center at (800) 576-2021.

Crafting a new experience for downtown Shelton “How long have you been open?” According to Mo Beben, she is asked that question almost every day.

“Sometimes a few times a day,” she laughs as a couple newcomers enter Craft Pie & Art Bar and ask the question.

The restaurant just celebrated its first anniversary, located in a darling space on Third Street between Railroad and Cota.

soups and salads, Olympic Mt. Ice Cream, espresso, and craft cocktails amidst art installments, a gallery wall featuring local artists and handmade wares. There is something for everyone in the family-friendly space.

Outside of that item, Mo says she looks for local ingredi“It’s been supremely aweents to inspire the menu. “If some,” Mo says. After twelve I find great peppers at the years as the matriarch at farmers market, I’ll make Smoking Mo’s restaurant, she that the main ingredient for decided to follow her passion a week. Or maybe Spooner for something more intimate Farms has marionberries and and whimsical with the ability I’ll work around that. I like to to adapt. She says that there see what’s locally available is only one item on the menu and go from there.” that has been there since the beginning: the chicken pot Mo says she particularly pie. She makes individual enjoys special requests that portions and also takes spebegin with, ‘my grandma cial orders for family sizes. used to make…’ as it gives

families the ability to be together and enjoy each other’s company. She sells full dessert pies to-go which may be ordered ahead for pick up.

While there are daily newcomers, there is a growing contingent of loyal customers who have picked up on the shop’s unique offerings.

And why not? The space has it all: do-it-yourself crafts, art supplies and classes, a scrumptious menu of sweet and savory pies, homemade

So what’s next for the artistic Mo? Two things top her list.

The first began earlier in the month as she commissioned a local artist to paint her exterior wall with a big slice of cherry pie. “I want to make use of the alley: clean it up, offer some outdoor seating, and make it look nice.”

The second is something she’s been contemplating for some time. “Farm to plate! I want to shut down the street on a weekend evening and do dinner tables down the center.”

She goes on to talk about the local Mason County bounty,

celebrating local produce, and considers how she’ll put together a menu in advance of the event. “It’s just hard to be sure what will be available in a large quantity when we begin to sell tickets,” she says. “But I’m going to do it. It’ll give us a chance to pause. And eat!”

And if it’s like anything else that she’s put her mind to, the event will become an experience that everyone wants to attend. When you consider the sentiment, it is something we can use more of: Pause. And eat!

Craft Pie & Art Bar is familyfriendly and is open Wednesday to Saturday from 12:00 – 8:00 PM. To learn more, go to craftartbar.com, call (360) 868-6331, or best yet just stop on by 118 S Third Street in downtown Shelton and check it out yourself.

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A perfect location to host family gatherings, baby and wedding showers, birthday parties, company holiday parties, employee luncheons and business classes in a charming historic space in downtown Shelton.

Our newest adventure is Pie + Art + Bar! Sweet and Savory Pies, Craft Cocktails, Beer, Wine, DIY Art Projects & Creative Classes. in a fun family friendly environment.

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Chamber Events Summer Golf Socials Mondays through September 30 5:30 – 8:00 PM (Excludes Labor Day) Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club 330 Country Club Dr East, Union

Grow with Google Holiday Livestream Wednesday, October 16 9:00 - 10:00 AM Chamber Board Room 215 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

Government Relations Committee Meeting First Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Sierra Pacific Industries 421 S Front St, Shelton

Membership Luncheon & Board Nominations sponsored by Arnold Smith Insurance Thursday, October 17 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Mason County PUD#3 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd, Shelton

Board of Trustees Meeting Last Tuesday, 7:30 – 9:30 AM Chamber Board Room 215 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Business After Hours with Smoking Mo’s Wednesday, September 11 5:30 – 7:00 PM The Magnolia Room 109 S Second St, Shelton State of the Community Luncheon: Hear from the county, city, port, and tribes Thursday, September 19 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton Member Services Committee Meeting Monday, September 23 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Chamber Board Room, 215 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Business After Hours with Peninsula Credit Union Wednesday, October 9 5:30 – 7:00 PM 521 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

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Business After Hours with Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Wednesday, November 13 5:30 – 7:00 PM 330 E Country Club Dr, Shelton Real Estate & Economic Update Luncheon sponsored by Peninsula Credit Union Thursday, November 21 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Mason County PUD#3 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd, Shelton Chamber Office Closed Thursday & Friday, November 28-29 Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30

For information on Chamber committees and other ways to get involved, check out our online calendar at sheltonchamber.org.

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Chamber connects businesses, builds relationships On June 12, Hood Canal Communications cleared out the equipment bay and opened the doors to its birthday celebration.

With HCC flair on full display and lots of special touches— including local eats and classic cars—HCC celebrated 85 years together with members of the Shelton-Mason and North Mason Chambers.

Nolberto Chavez, owner/operator of Beko’s Trees & Wood Carving, invited members to a patio party nearby his operations center on July 10. The brightly adorned deck featured company colors and a spread of fresh, summer food for guests to enjoy.

The evening culminated with a raffle for numerous hand-carved novelties, from bears to trees, which guests vied to take home.

July 10 hosted by Beko’s Tree Service

The Shelton-Mason and North Mason Chambers reunited along the canal on August 8 at Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop. Always known for their exceptional hospitality and premier location, owners Pam & Gary Hanson opened the doors to the darling shop and featured selections from the Bin 106 wine shop. The crowd sprawled across the lawn, took shade under the canopy, and sank into comfy couches in the glamping set-up.

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Chamber beautification project grows Since the flower baskets that proudly adorn our byways were hung in May, the Chamber has asked its members and the community at large to contribute to the beautification program. This year, that ask was reinforced by a plea to assist in raising additional funds for new Christmas decorations.

The festive Christmas décor is now 65 years old and, while lovingly maintained, has surpassed the life expectancy by decades. There will be a significant expense to replace all of the decorations and will likely be phased in, area-by-area. The Chamber is relying on the community’s sense of pride and its Christmas spirit to help fundraise for the nearly $60,000 The Chamber is grateful to those expected to fully light up Christmas who have already contributed; more Town, USA during the winter months, than $14,000 has been raised.

in addition to the $20,000 annual cost for purchasing and maintaining the summer flower baskets.

You can help! Gifts made to the beautification program provide for the upkeep of the flower baskets, streetlight banners, and Christmas decorations. There’s still time to sponsor a flower basket for $250. $400 sponsors the cost of a piece for the holiday display.

Gifts of any amount are appreciated and all donations go directly to beautification. Contributions may be made to the Chamber at PO Box 2389, Shelton or via PayPal. Please call (360) 426-2021 or visit sheltonchamber. org/beautification more information.

Thank you to 2019 program partners: City of Shelton, Green Diamond Resource Co., Hood Canal Communications, and Skookum Rotary Club.

2019 Beautification Supporters 2nd Street Design Studio in memory of Allan L. & Joan F. Eaton Ann M. Peters Arnold Smith Insurance Arthur and Judith Hall Auseth Construction, Inc. Barbara Burnett Betty Brinkman Bowers Dental Group - Dr. Steven H. Bowers Carolyn Hoosier Cascade Natural Gas Corp.

Cathy Rhodes Cut Rate Auto Parts Dawn Pannell in memory of Ron Pannell Deanna Haigh Delores Powers Diane Deason Diane Hartley Dudley Panchot Edward Jones- Lori Morgan, FA in memory of Janis Byrd Excalibur Roofing and Repair in memory of Sharon Mathis Gardner Accounting Gateway Property Management Gordon T. Osberg, CPA Habitat for Humanity of Mason County Iris Van Ackeren Jane Gruver Janis Schierman Judith Maire Kathryn Hamilton Wang Kirk Building Kristmas Town Kiwanis Land Title Company of Mason County Light House Electric, LLC Linda Gott Luana Ellis Maple Glen Senior Living Marilyn Caldwell Marjorie Valley Mark and Sheila Schmidt in honor of Max & Louise Schmidt Mark & Sam Franklin Mason Co. Association of Realtors Michelle Garside McCarthy in memory of Inez Garside Mike & Sue Barnard Olympic Mountain Millwork Olympic Title and Escrow Patricia Macier Patricia Oltman Paulie’s Place Peg Stock Peninsula Credit Union Richard D. Thornbrue, CPA Richard T. West Robert and Laurie Babka Sharon Corrigan Shelton Chiropractic Center Shelton Athletic Club Shelton Kiwanis Club and Foundation Shelton-Mason County Journal Shelton Pacific Wood Sierra Pacific Industries Skookum Rotary Skydive Kapowsin So Clean and Green, LLC South Sound Appliance Sue Patterson Terri Drexler Tiffany Schwander in memory of Wallace & Inga Kneeland Tim and Cathryne Mullen Tim Bates and Susan Hamilton in honor of Agnes & Kelvin Hamilton Tim Bates & Susan Hamilton on behalf of Laura M. Hamilton Wickward Living Trust Note: Those names which are bolded represent gifts of $250 or more.

Gifts at that level fund the supplies and maintenance costs of one basket for the summer season.

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CHAMBER MEMBERS LOCAL SERVICES DIRECTORY Accountants/CPA’s Basic Business Bookkeeping (360) 490-6405 Shelton, WA 98584

Gardner Accounting (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

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

Appliances

South Sound Appliance southsoundappliance.com (360) 427-1202 1717 Olympic Hwy N Ste 102 Shelton, WA 98584

Architects

Williams Architects, AIA (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) 545-3826 PO Box 913 Shelton, WA 98584 Great Bend Center for Music greatbendmusic.org (360) 322-4626 PO Box 501 Union, WA 98592

Harstine Island Community Choir harstinechoir.org (360) 432-9940 PO Box 2243 Shelton, WA 98584 Lorraine’s Music Studio lorrainemusson.com (360) 481-8360 825 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Concert Association mccca.com (360) 426-1842 SHS Performing Arts Center 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd PO Box 1602 Shelton, WA 98584

Attorneys & Legal Services

Bauer, Pitman, Snyder, Huff - Lifetime Legal, PLLC lifetime.legal (360) 426-9100 125 N Fifth St Shelton, WA 98584 1235 4th Ave E #200 Olympia, WA 98506 George A. Steele, LLC steeleattorney.com (360) 426-2928 PO Box 2370 Shelton, WA 98584 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 South Sound Private Investigations southsoundpi.com (360) 970-0504 Olympia, WA 98501 Whitehouse & Nichols, LLP whitehousenichols.com (360) 426-5885 601 W Railroad Ave, Ste 300 PO Box 1273 Shelton, WA 98584

Auto Dealers

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

Automobile Maintenance & Repair

D & L Automotive and Repair dandlautorepair.com (360) 426-1467 2033 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 Denny’s Auto Service dennysauto.com (360) 426-2271 123 N Front Street Shelton, WA 98584 Gillis Auto Center gillisautocenter.com (360) 426-5585 180 W Hulbert Rd PO Box 10 Shelton, WA 98584 Les Schwab Tire Centers lesschwab.com (360) 426-3333 2505 Olympic Hwy N #300 PO Box 1277 Shelton, WA 98584

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

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

Barber Shops

Cali Cutz (360) 463-6498 1400 Olympic Hwy S, Ste E Shelton, WA 98584

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

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

Vander Wal’s Garage, Inc. vanderwalsgarage.com (360) 426-8208 321 S Second St Shelton, WA 98584 Watson Diesel Repair, LLC watsondieselrepair.com (360) 426-5255 641 W Golden Pheasant Rd PO Box 2478 Shelton, WA 98584

Automotive Retail & Wholesale American Turbo Service, LLC americanturboservice.com (360) 968-9197 2505 Olympic Hwy N Ste 200 Shelton, WA 98584 Cut Rate Auto Parts cutrateautoparts.com (360) 426-2800 128 S First St Shelton, WA 98584

Banks & Credit Unions

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

Boat Sales

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

Business Associations

Economic Development Council of Mason County choosemason.com (360) 426-2276 310 W Cota St PO Box 472 Shelton, WA 98584 Island Enterprises, Inc. islandenterprisesinc.com (360) 426-3442 3591 SE Old Olympic Hwy Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Master Builders omb.org (360) 754-0912 1211 State Ave NE Olympia, WA 98506

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Our Community Credit Union Mt. View Branch ourcu.com (360) 426-9701 2948 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1670 Shelton, WA 98584

If full appraisal required, Heritage Bank will pay $150

North Mason Chamber of Commerce northmasonchamber.com (360) 275-4267 30 NE Romance Hill Rd Ste 103 PO Box 416 Belfair, WA 98528 Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce sheltonchamber.org (360) 426-2021 215 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton High School DECA (360) 426-4471 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises, Inc. skokomishenterprises.org (360) 877-5656 117 N Eighth St Shelton, WA 98584

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

Cannabis Growers & Retailers Elevation high-elevation.com (360) 426-3442 90 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584

Casinos

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

Chiropractors

Advanced Chiropractic Rehabilitation (360) 426-6325 422 N First St Shelton, WA 98584

Churches

Gateway Christian Fellowship gatewaycf.com (360) 426-2758 405 S Seventh St PO Box 190 Shelton, WA 98584

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church mtoliveshelton.org (360) 426-6353 206 E Wyandotte Ave Shelton, WA 98584

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

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

Shelton House Cleaning (360) 463-2884 PO Box 697 Shelton, WA 98584

Cleaning & Handyman Services

Bavarian Window Cleaning bavarianwindowcleaning.com (360) 701-0644 Shelton, WA 98584 Bella Casa Service Management, LLC bccswa.com (360) 427-3548 1650 E Shelton Springs Rd, Ste A Shelton, WA 98584 Holly’s Housekeeping (360) 701-0082 Shelton, WA 98584

So Clean & Green, LLC socleanandgreen.com (360) 358-5252 1729 Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 WashingTone’s Junk Removal (360) 810-7719 Shelton, WA 98584

Coffee/Espresso 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

Hood Canal Communications hcc.net (360) 898-2481 300 E Dalby Rd PO Box 249 Union, WA 98592 MetroPCS metropcs.com (360) 868-2159 413 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center zeppelinshipping.com (360) 545-3301 625 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Construction & Contractors Allen Homes & Construction, LLC (360) 701-4006 PO Box 2163 Shelton, WA 98584

Arcadia Drilling, Inc. arcadiadrilling.com (360) 426-3395 PO Box 1790 Shelton, WA 98584

Ashby Homes, Inc. ashbyhomes.net (360) 427-9487 PO Box 2192 Shelton, WA 98584 Auseth Construction, Inc. (360) 426-7368 Shelton, WA 98584 Chamberland Construction, LLC (360) 490-0143 Shelton, WA 98584 Dewhill Homes, LLC dewhillhomes.com (360) 490-1353 Union, WA 98592 EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. eikconstruction.com (360) 432-3147 Shelton, WA 98584 Flippin Awesome Renovations flippinawesome propertysolutions.com (206) 981-0712 PO Box 1399 Shelton, WA 98584 Patriot Fence, LLC (360) 277-4203 Belfair, WA 98528

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Simpson Construction (360) 463-0227 Grapeview, WA 98546 South Sound Solar southsoundsolar.com (360) 352-7869 4511 Lemon Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506 The Other Guy Handyman Service (360) 229-6900 PO Box 1964 Shelton, WA 98584 Watson Construction Co., Inc. (360) 426-7626 Shelton, WA 98584

Consultants & Independent Contractors Arbaugh & Associates, Inc. (360) 432-3700 726 N First St PO Box 1070 Shelton, WA 98584

Bavarian Window Cleaning bavarianwindow cleaning.com (360) 701-0644 Shelton, WA 98584

Bowers Dental Group Dr. Steven H. Bowers DDS, LLC bowersdentalgroup.com (360) 426-1664 717 W Railroad Ave PO Box 910 Shelton, WA 98584

City Council Member Joe Schmit sheltonwa.gov (360) 490-6276 525 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584

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

City Council Member Kathy McDowell sheltonwa.gov (360) 545-5505 525 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Dental Excellence sheltondental.com (360) 426-4712 1626 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1248 Shelton, WA 98584

Education

Hood Canal School District hoodcanal.wednet.edu (360) 877-5463 ext. 117 111 N State Route 106 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County PUD#3 masonpud3.org (360) 426-8255 2621 E Johns Prairie Rd PO Box 2148 Shelton, WA 98584

Duckabush Communications, Inc. (253) 797-1617 40600 N US Hwy 101 Lilliwaup, WA 98555

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

Locate Coaching (310) 936-2288 Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton School District sheltonschools.org (360) 426-1687 700 S First St Shelton, WA 98584

Sound Business Brokers soundbusinessbrokers.com (360) 352-9191 203 Fourth Ave E, Ste 417 Olympia, WA 98501

Dentists

Bowers Dental Group bowersdentalgroup.com (360) 426-9711 1525 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

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City Council Deputy Mayor Deidre Peterson sheltonwa.gov (360) 545-2556 525 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584

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

Diamond Touch Landscape Services diamond-touchlandscape.com (206) 788-7345 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Elected Officials & Political Candidates

Sound Learning soundlearning.co (360) 426-9733 133 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2529 Shelton, WA 98584 Washington Driver Education Center 101 wadec101.com (360) 462-3103 150 W William White Way Shelton, WA 98584 WSU Extension mason.wsu.edu (360) 427-9670 ext. 680 303 N Fourth St Shelton, WA 98584

County Commissioner Kevin Shutty kevinshutty.com (360) 898-0125 411 N Fifth St Shelton, WA 98584 County Commissioner Sharon Trask co.mason.wa.us (360) 427-9670 ext. 419 411 N Fifth St Shelton, WA 98584 Representative Dan Griffey houserepublicans.wa.gov/ dan-griffey (360) 786-7966 403 John L. O’Brien Building Olympia, WA 98501 PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 Representative Drew MacEwen houserepublicans.wa.gov/ drew-macewen (360) 786-7902 434 John L O’Brien Bldg Olympia, WA 98501 PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504

Electricians

Daley Electric, LLC (360) 868-2822 PO Box 268 Shelton, WA 98584 RAM Electric electriciansolympia.com (360) 482-0292 Shelton, WA 98584 Simply Controls, Inc. simplycontrolsinc.net (360) 459-9868 6243 Rich Rd SE, Ste A Olympia, WA 98513 PO Box 3369 Lacey, WA 98509

The Electrician, A Family Company, LLC theelectricianllc.com (360) 490-1522 1513 Northcliff Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Emergency Services

Central Mason Fire & EMS cmfe.org (360) 426-5533 122 W Franklin St PO Box 1910 Shelton, WA 98584 MACECOM 9-1-1 macecom.org (360) 426-4441 525 W Cota St PO Box 209 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason Fire District #4 masonfire4.com (360) 426-7222 2970 SE Arcadia Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Employment Services

American Workforce Group americanwork forcegroup.com (360) 338-6900 4250 Martin Way E, Ste 103 Olympia, WA 98516 Career Quest careerquest.biz (360) 427-7300 2026 Olympic Hwy N #201 Shelton, WA 98584 DSHS Vocational Rehabilitation dshs.wa.gov (360) 664-3077 6639 Capital Blvd SW Olympia, WA 98504 Exceptional Foresters Inc. (EFI) team-efi.org (360) 426-0077 2009 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Express Employment Professionals express-aberdeen.com (360) 580-2889 601 W Wishkah Aberdeen, WA 98520 Smart Staffing Solutions/ Tech Temps thetechtemps.com (360) 868-2404 221 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2221 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Evergreen Wholesalers

Events/Weddings

The Hiawatha Corp. hiawathacorp.com (360) 426-4562 681 E Johns Prairie Rd PO Box 1227 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200 7101 E State Route 106 PO Box 609 Union, WA 98592 All About Parties allaboutparties-olympia.com (360) 426-8822 Shelton, WA 98584 ASC Security & Investigations ascnw.com (206) 409-7397 PO Box 3157 Shelton, WA 98584 Bella Acres bellaacres.com (360) 790-6700 191 SE Vic King Rd Shelton, WA 98584 El Puerto de Angeles elpuertodeangeles.com (360) 432-1085 2503 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584

Mt. St. Helens Evergreens, Inc. (360) 427-5544 200 SE Clearwater Rdg Shelton, WA 98584

Excavation

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

Festivals & Community Events Faceplant Events hoodstock.org (206) 779-1071 Shelton, WA 98584

Mason County Forest Festival Association masoncountyforest festival.org (360) 490-6176 PO Box 252 Shelton, WA 98584

Financial Services & Investments

Arnold Smith Insurance arnoldsmithins.com (360) 426-3317 1535 Olympic Hwy N PO Box L Shelton, WA 98584

Smoking Mo’s Magnolia Room smokingmos.com (360) 462-0163 109 S Second St Shelton, WA 98584

Bowman Financial Group, Inc. bowmanfgi.com (360) 427-4248 1615 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 910 Shelton, WA 98584

The Pavilion at Sentry Park mcsac.net/the-pavilion.html (360) 426-7374 190 W Sentry Dr PO Box 1066 Shelton, WA 98584

Community Financial Center ourcu.com (360) 432-5201 2948 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1670 Shelton, WA 98584

The Varmints thevarmints.net (360) 790-9092 Shelton, WA 98584

Edward Jones Armin Baumgartel, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 426-0982 821 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1908 Shelton, WA 98584

Transit-Community Center masontransit.org/tccabout (360) 432-5754 601 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584

Edward Jones Eric R. Thompson, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 426-8054 421 N Third St PO Box 1186 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Edward Jones Karen Schade, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 426-4590 1051 SE State Route 3, Ste E Shelton, WA 98584

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

Edward Jones Lori Morgan, Financial Advisor edwardjones.com (360) 432-8965 1717 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 100 Shelton, WA 98584 Falcon Financial, Inc. (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

Floor Coverings

Forest Products & Timber Companies Alta Forest Products altafp.com (360) 545-6775 780 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 Beko’s Trees, LLC & Wood Carving bekostreesllc.com (360) 490-2670 2253 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Belco Forest Products belcofp.com (360) 426-8900 1890 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Green Diamond Resource Company greendiamond.com (360) 426-3381 215 N Third St Shelton, WA 98584 Matthaeis Camco, Inc. camcocedar.com (360) 426-7900 6400 E Agate Rd PO Box 495 Shelton, WA 98584 Sierra Pacific Industries spi-ind.com (360) 427-8200 421 S Front St Shelton, WA 98584

Funeral Services

Forest Funeral Home forest-funeralhome.com (360) 427-8044 313 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory mccombwagner.com (360) 426-4803 718 W Railroad Ave PO Box 179 Shelton, WA 98584

Gas Stations/ Convenience Stores

Bayshore Texaco & U-Haul (360) 427-0709 3841 E State Route 3 Shelton, WA 98584 Fred Meyer fredmeyer.com (360) 427-2979 301 E Wallace-Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584 Hillcrest Shell (360) 358-8045 1528 Olympic Hwy S Shelton, WA 98584 Joe’s Market & Shell Gas Station (360) 426-0237 108 N First St Shelton, WA 98584 Kamilche Trading Post tradingpostrewards.com (360) 426-5254 61 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 Steamboat Trading Post tradingpostrewards.com (360) 866-8009 6610 Sexton Rd NW Olympia, WA 98502 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 98548 Lake Limerick Golf Club lakelimerickgolf.com (360) 426-6290 790 E Saint Andrews Dr Pro Shop 811 E Saint Andrews Dr 790 E St Andrews Dr Shelton, WA 98584 Salish Cliffs Golf Course salish-cliffs.com (360) 462-3673 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584

Government

City of Shelton sheltonwa.gov (360) 426-4491 525 W Cota St 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 & Websites Easy as Pie Design easyaspiedesign.com (360) 477-8102 Shelton, WA 98584

Image in Action Design imageinactiondesign.com (360) 427-5599 Shelton, WA 98584 Joonbug Graphic Design joonbuggraphicdesign.com (360) 556-6205 Shelton, WA 98584

Groceries & Specialty Foods

Fred Meyer fredmeyer.com (360) 427-2979 301 E Wallace Kneeland Blvd Shelton, WA 98584

Seattle Shellfish, LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462 1144 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Farmers’ Market sheltonfarmersmarket.com (360) 463-6497 320 W Railroad Ave PO Box 1061 Shelton, WA 98584 Taylor Shellfish Farms 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

Alta Forest Products altafp.com (360) 545-6775 780 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 Builders FirstSource bldr.com (360) 426-2611 114 E Cedar St Shelton, WA 98584 Patriot Fence, LLC (360) 277-4203 Belfair, WA 98528

Sierra Pacific Industries spi-ind.com (360) 427-8200 421 S Front St Shelton, WA 98584 Tozier Brothers, Inc. tozierbrothers.com (360) 426-2411 110 Mill St PO Box K Shelton, WA 98584

Health & Wellness

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

Health Care

Behavioral Health Resources bhr.org (360) 704-7170 110 W K St Shelton, WA 98584 Consejo Counseling & Referral Service consejocounseling.org (206) 461-4880 627 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584 Innovative Sleep Centers innovativesleepcenters.com (360) 754-3825 260 SW Lee St Tumwater, WA 98501 Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics masongeneral.com (360) 426-1611 901 Mountain View Dr PO Box 1668 Shelton, WA 98584 Miracle-Ear miracle-ear-shelton.com (360) 427-3187 116 W Railroad Ave, Ste 106 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 The Country Clinic (360) 462-5030 627 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Health/Fitness

Anytime Fitness anytimefitness.com (360) 462-2600 2121 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 106 Shelton, WA 98584 Joonbug Yoga joonbugyoga.com (360) 556-6205 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Athletic Club sheltonathleticclub.com (360) 426-1388 707 S First St PO Box 1658 Shelton, WA 98584

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Heating/Ventilating/ Air Conditioning Americool Heating & Air Conditioning americoolonline.com (360) 273-3300 Rochester, WA 98579

ARCH Mechanical, Inc. archmechanical.com (360) 229-2139 PO Box 2085 Shelton, WA 98584 Bradley Air Company bradleyaircompany.com (360) 490-0535 Shelton, WA 98584 Olympic Heating & Cooling, LLC olympicheating andcooling.com (360) 426-9945 Shelton, WA 98584 Olympic Stove & Spas, Inc. olympicstoveandspa.com (360) 877-5200 24202 N US Hwy 101 PO Box 1174 Hoodsport, WA 98548

Hotels & Lodging

Alderbrook Resort & Spa alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-2200 10 E Alderbrook Dr PO Box 609 Union, WA 98592 Creekside Inn creeksideinn-wa.com (360) 877-9686 27131 N US Hwy 101 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Little Creek Casino Resort little-creek.com (360) 427-7711 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 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 Shelton, WA 98584 The Waterfront at Potlatch thewaterfrontatpotlatch.com (360) 877-9422 21660 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

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Insurance & Investments

Allstate Insurance Company Marcy Johnson allstateagencies.com/marcy (360) 426-6393 2215 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 1382 SE Lund Ave Port Orchard, WA 98366 American Family Insurance Eric Smileuske amfam.com (360) 462-3261 2026 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 102 Shelton, WA 98584 Arnold Smith Insurance arnoldsmithins.com (360) 426-3317 1535 Olympic Hwy N PO Box L Shelton, WA 98584

Landscaping & Garden Supplies

BCP Landscape Supplies bcplandscapesupplies.com (360) 427-2869 2994 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Brady Trucking & Landscape Supply bradytrucking.com (360) 426-3132 922 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com (360) 432-5900 12001 US Hwy 101 N Shelton, WA 98584

Diamond Touch Landscape Services diamond-touchlandscape.com (206) 788-7345 Shelton, WA 98584

Mailing & Shipping Services

Hammersley Inlet Farm Nursery hammersleyinletfarm.com (206) 501-8559 3131 SE Arcadia Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Living Earth Grow Supply facebook.com/ livingearthgrowsupply (360) 426-3022 930 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Zeppelin Shipping & Technology Center zeppelinshipping.com (360) 545-3301 625 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Manufacturing

General Dynamics Electric Boat gdeb.com (360) 674-2077 8707 Sentinel Peak Way SW Bremerton, WA 98312 Leath Manufacturing Co. (206) 658-3051 351 E Millwright Rd PO Box 1728 Shelton, WA 98584 Lund Custom Machine (360) 432-0310 110 W Metzler Mill Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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Jewelry

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Marinas

Jarrell’s Cove Marina parks.state.wa.us/798/ Jarrells-Cove-Marina (360) 426-8823 220 E Wilson Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Oakland Bay Marina, LLC oaklandbaymarina.com (360) 426-9476 701 E Pine St PO Box 2270 Shelton, WA 98584

Marine Supplies/ Products

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

Marketing & Advertising

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

Massage Therapy Blue Oasis Spa & Massage (360) 401-9350 218 Cota St, Ste 3 Shelton, WA 98584

Cedars Bodywork & Massage, LLC cedarsbodyworknmassage. abmp.com (509) 846-6367 2146 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Kris Rose LMP Bodywork & Massage rosebodywork.com (360) 462-2639 104 E D Street PO Box 1004 Shelton, WA 98584

Media

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 Olympia, WA 98501 iFiber One News Radio ifiberonenewsradio.com (360) 426-1030 210 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584

Mason Web TV masonwebtv.com (360) 229-2234 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton-Mason County Journal masoncounty.com (360) 426-4412 227 W Cota St PO Box 430 Shelton, WA 98584

Mortgage

Academy Mortgage Corporation Vickie Nunez academymortgage.com/ vickienunez (360) 358-8563 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste 12 Shelton, WA 98584 Academy Mortgage Corporation Brenda Thornbrue academymortgage.com/ brendathornbrue (360) 999-5904 676 Woodland Square Loop SE, Ste 111 Lacey, WA 98503

Non-Profit & Community Organizations

Shelton Kiwanis Club & Foundation sheltonkiwanis.weebly.com (360) 426-0512 PO Box 477 Shelton, WA 98584

United Way of Mason County uwmason.org (360) 426-4999 536 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Kara Lynn Foundation karalynnfoundation.com (360) 556-9237 Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Rotary sheltonrotary.org (602) 920-6749 PO Box 633 Shelton, WA 98584

Yesteryear Car Club yesteryearcarclub.com PO Box 345 Shelton, WA 98584

Kristmas Town Kiwanis kristmastownkiwanis.com (978) 729-9678 PO Box 777 Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton School District sheltonschools.org (360) 426-1687 700 S First St Shelton, WA 98584

Capitol Land Trust capitollandtrust.org (360) 943-3012 4405 Seventh Ave SE, Ste 306 Lacey, WA 98503

Love, INC of Mason County loveincofmasoncounty.org (360) 462-5683 221 W Railroad Ave, Ste 10 Shelton, WA 98584

Community Lifeline cllshelton.org (360) 462-4439 218 N Third St PO Box 698 Shelton, WA 98584

Martha Reed Foundation (360) 790-5732 Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Timberland William G. Reed Public Library trl.org (360) 426-1362 710 W Alder St Shelton, WA 98584

40 et 8 Voiture 135 sheltonveteransclub.org (360) 426-5060 113 Cota St PO Box 1702 Shelton, WA 98584 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington swwabigs.org (360) 943-0409 1802 Black Blake Blvd, Ste 102 Olympia, WA 98512

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

Consejo Counseling & Referral Service consejocounseling.org (206) 461-4880 627 W Franklin St Shelton, WA 98584

Movie Theaters

Crossroads Housing crossroads-housing.net (360) 427-6919 71 Sargison Lp PO Box 1777 Shelton, WA 98584

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

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

Museums

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

Hoodsport Timberland Library trl.org (360) 877-9339 40 N Schoolhouse Hill Rd PO Box 847 Hoodsport, WA 98548

Great Bend Center for Music greatbendmusic.org (360) 322-4626 PO Box 501 Union, WA 98592 Habitat for Humanity of Mason County habitatmasonwa.org (360) 426-8134 1826 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1549 Shelton, WA 98584 Harmony Hill Healing Retreat harmonyhill.org (360) 898-2363 7362 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592 Homes First homesfirst.org (360) 236-0920 5203 Lacey Blvd SE, Ste A Lacey, WA 98503

Mason County Republican Women’s Club mcwomensclub.wixsite.com/ mcwc (425) 358-6883 PO Box 326 Shelton, WA 98584 Mason General Hospital Foundation masongeneral.com (360) 427-3623 2505 Olympic Hwy N Ste 170 PO Box 1668 Shelton, WA 98584 Peninsular Railway & Lumbermen’s Museum peninsularrailway.org (360) 789-7207 PO Box 1333 Shelton, WA 98584 Senior Services for South Sound southsoundseniors.org (360) 586-6181 222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501 Shelton Centennial Lions Club PO Box 2443 Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Family Center sheltonfamilycenter.org (360) 462-0125 123 S Second St Po Box 2302 Shelton, WA 98584

Skookum Rotary sheltonskookumrotary.org PO Box 849 Shelton, WA 98584 South Sound YMCA southsoundymca.org (206) 390-0461 Shelton, WA 98584 1530 Yelm Hwy SE Olympia, WA 98501 St. Andrew’s House saintandrewshouse.org (360) 898-2362 7550 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592 The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound thecommunityfoundation. com (360) 705-3340 212 Union Ave SE, Ste 102 Olympia, WA 98501 The Salmon Center pnwsalmoncenter.org (360) 275-3575 600 NE Roessel Rd PO Box 2169 Belfair, WA 98528 Toys for Tots Mason shelton-wa.toysfortots.org (360) 873-7107 PO Box 1174 Shelton, WA 98584 Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center turningpointe.org (360) 426-1216 210 Pacific Ct PO Box 2014 Shelton, WA 98584

Office Equipment & Supplies Capital Business Machines cbm-wa.com (360) 491-6000 3660 Pacific Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98503

Optometrists

The Optical Shop of WA, Inc. opticalshopofwa.com (360) 427-7553 1635 Olympic Hwy N Ste 102 Shelton, WA 98584

Other

General Dynamics Electric Boat gdeb.com (360) 674-2077 8707 Sentinel Peak Way SW Bremerton, WA 98312

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

Pest Control/ Removal

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

Pet Services

Dogtown K9 & Feline Pet Styling dogtown360.com (360) 401-9261 1912 Olympic Hw N, Ste 106 Shelton, WA 98584 Haigh Veterinary Hospital haighveterinaryhospital.com (360) 426-1840 81 SE Walker Park Rd PO Box 819 Shelton, WA 98584 BUSINESS MATTERS - Page 31

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 mygnp.com (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 georgestenberg photography.com (360) 490-6903 Hoodsport, WA 98548

Jennifer Rutledge Photography jenrutledge.com (360) 789-5404 PO Box 563 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Shipman Rentals (360) 427-8584 Shelton, WA 98584

Printing & Design Services

Property Management

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

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

Candy Wrapper Store candywrapperstore.com (360) 462-0440 240 E Rock Way Shelton, WA 98584 Northwest Custom Tees northwestcustomtees.com (360) 791-3904 Shelton, WA 98584

Elite Property Management Services elitesheltonrentals.com (360) 898-7368 2026 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 105 Shelton, WA 98584 Gateway Property Management gatewaypropmgmt.com (360) 426-3988 620 W Cota St PO Box 1997 Shelton, WA 98584 Kirk Building (360) 477-9996 82 Peele Rd Pt. Angeles, WA 98363 Mell Property Management mellpm.com (360) 427-1339 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70 Shelton, WA 98584

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Real Estate & Development

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Shelton kevinc.bhhsshelton.com (360) 426-9748 1781 W Shelton-Matlock Rd PO Box 6 Shelton, WA 98584 Homes for Heroes Megan Smet herosavings.org (971) 225-8315 1001 E Mikkelsen Rd Shelton, WA 98584 John L. Scott Real Estate sheltonoffice.johnlscott.com (360) 426-3319 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70 Shelton, WA 98584

John L. Scott Real Estate Dawn Pannell dawnpannell.johnlscott.com (360) 426-0512 306 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

RE/MAX Top Executives Melissa Stearns (360) 789-9683 2026 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 105 Shelton, WA 98584

John L. Scott Real Estate Kristy Buck kristybuck.com (360) 490-0958 306 W Railroad Ave PO Box 70 Shelton, WA 98584

Richard Beckman Realty Group, LLC richardbeckmangroup.com (360) 426-5521 117 N 8th St PO Box Y Shelton, WA 98584

Keller Williams Realty Jerry Obendorf jerryobendorf.com (360) 463-6386 676 Woodland Square Lp, Ste 122 Olympia, WA 98503

The Conklin Team at Windermere conklinteam.com (360) 426-2646 920 W Railroad Ave PO Box 729 Shelton, WA 98584

Keller Williams Realty Scotty Mills nwcustomhomes. kwrealty.com (253) 405-2936 PO Box 1195 Shelton, WA 98584

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

RE/MAX Top Executives remax.com (360) 427-6117 2026 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 105 Shelton, WA 98584

West Realty, Inc. westrealtyonline.com (360) 877-5236 24113 N Hwy 101 PO Box 27 Hoodsport, WA 98548

Windermere Real Estate Keith Fuller keithfuller.com (360) 490-3811 920 W Railroad Ave PO Box 714 Shelton, WA 98584 Windermere Real Estate/ Himlie, Inc. windermereshelton.com (360) 426-2646 920 W Railroad Ave PO Box 729 Shelton, WA 98584

Recreation

Blue Horizons Paddlesports kayakolympic.com (253) 256-1887 14008 N Lake Cushman Rd PO Box 1484 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Hood Canal Events hoodcanalevents.com (360) 710-7452 PO Box 438 Union, WA 98592 Skydive Kapowsin skydive101.com (360) 432-8000 141 W Airview Way PO Box 1247 Shelton, WA 98584

The Ridge Motorsports Park ridgemotorsportspark.com (360) 427-7223 1060 Eells Hill Rd PO Box 2467 Shelton, WA 98584 Vance Creek Railriders vcrailriders.com (541) 519-4200 421 W Hanks Lake Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Recycling & Garbage Services

Mason County Garbage & Recycling masoncountygarbage.com (360) 426-8729 81 E Wilburs Wy PO Box 787 Shelton, WA 98584 Republic Services republicservices.com (206) 332-7723 4160 Sixth Ave, Ste 204 Lacey, WA 98503

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

Craft Pie & Art Bar craftartbar.com (360) 868-6331 118 S Third St Shelton, WA 98584 Dairy Queen dairyqueen.com (360) 426-7277 221 N First St Shelton, WA 98584 Domino’s dominos.com (360) 427-8700 134 N First St Shelton, WA 98584 El Puerto de Angeles elpuertodeangeles.com (360) 432-1085 2503 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 El Sarape III & La Cantina elsarape.net (360) 426-4294 318 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Nita’s of Shelton (360) 819-5447 325 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Olympic Mountain Ice Cream olympicmountain icecream.com (360) 426-0696 Shelton, WA 98584 Paulie’s Place (360) 868-2957 116 W Railroad Ave Ste 104 Shelton, WA 98584 Radio Fryer Foods, LLC (360) 850-9629 111 E Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Railroad Tap Station facebook.com/ railroadtapstation (360) 868-2500 221 W Railroad Ave PO Box 417 Shelton, WA 98584 Roosters Family Restaurant (360) 426-7224 3001 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 Sisters Restaurant (360) 462-3287 116 W Railroad Ave, Ste 100-102 Shelton, WA 98584

Retail

Smoking Mo’s smokingmos.com (360) 462-0163 203 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

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

Taqueria Las Palmas (360) 432-3220 116 E Cota St Shelton, WA 98584

Builders FirstSource bldr.com (360) 426-2611 114 E Cedar St Shelton, WA 98584

Tempting Eats & Treats (360) 790-0984 Shelton, WA 98584 The Cabin Tavern Bar & Grill (360) 868-2305 1749 Olympic Hwy S Shelton, WA 98584

Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop cameoboutique.com (360) 898-3200 6871 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592

The Drift myluckydogcasino.com (360) 877-2300 19330 N US Hwy 101 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584

Garage Sale Maniacs facebook.com/ GarageSaleManiacs (360) 239-8472 122 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584

The Strip Steak House (360) 432-5844 405 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584

Habitat for Humanity of Mason County ReStore habitatmasonwa.org (360) 426-8134 1826 Olympic Hwy N PO Box 1549 Shelton, WA 98584

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J.C.’s Health Foundation (360) 432-1274 206 S Second St Shelton, WA 98584 Lynch Creek Floral lynchcreekfloral.com (360) 426-8615 331 W Railroad Ave PO Box 310 Shelton, WA 98584 Mary Kay Caryn Salapka, Independent Beauty Consultant marykay.com/csalapka (360) 481-7179 Shelton, WA 98584 Mary Kay Tamra Ingwaldson, Independent Beauty Consultant marykay.com/tingwaldson (360) 265-1719 Belfair, WA 98528 Nifty Thrifty Store mcsac.net/nifty-thrifty.html (360) 427-0858 826 W Railroad Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Northwest Clothing Co. northwestclothingco.com (360) 462-0490 112 W Alder St Shelton, WA 98584 Rodan + Fields Meghan Lucas, Consultant mlucas001.myrandf.com (360) 463-1232 Allyn, WA 98524 Skipworth’s, LLC stihlusa.com (360) 426-0875 1603 Olympic Hwy N Shelton, WA 98584 Tractor Supply Company tractorsupply.com (360) 432-5900 12001 US Hwy 101 N Shelton, WA 98584 Treasures Thrift Store masongeneral.com/ foundation/treasures-thriftstore (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 Wicked Stoner Pottery (360) 463-8463 221 Arcadia Ave Shelton, WA 98584 Page 34 - BUSINESS MATTERS

Retirement Communities & Assisted Living

Alpine Way Continuing Care Community alpinewayliving.com (360) 426-2600 900 W Alpine Way Shelton, WA 98584 Christmas Village mhvillage.com (253) 581-9571 2650 N 13th St Shelton, WA 98584 Maple Glen Senior Living mapleglensl.com (360) 427-0300 1700 N Thirteenth Loop Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center sheltonhealthandrehab.com (360) 427-2575 153 Johns Court Shelton, WA 98584

Roofing Contractors

Cogent Construction, Inc. cogentconstructioninc.com (360) 427-3162 202 E Pine St Shelton, WA 98584 Fike’s Roofing & Construction fikesroofing.com (360) 358-8153 321 W D St Shelton, WA 98584 The Roof Doctor, Inc. theroofdoctor.com (360) 427-8611 1131 Kamilche Ln PO Box 851 Shelton, WA 98584

Safety & Security ASC Security & Investigations ascnw.com (206) 409-7397 PO Box 3157 Shelton, WA 98584

Salons & Spas

2nd Street Design Studio 2nd-street-design-studio.com (360) 426-2141 118 N Second St Shelton, WA 98584 Dermasuite Skincare dermasuiteskincare.com (530) 927-7838 2026 Olympic Hwy N, Ste 104 Shelton, WA 98584 Seven Inlets Spa seveninletsspa.com (360) 462-1772 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584

Senior Services & Activities

KWA Home Care kwacares.org (360) 426-9700 706 Cascade Ave, Ste A Shelton, WA 98584 Maple Glen Senior Living mapleglensl.com (360) 427-0300 1700 N Thirteenth Loop Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Mason County Senior Activities Association mcsac.net (360) 426-7374 190 W Sentry Dr Shelton, WA 98584 Senior Services for South Sound southsoundseniors.org (360) 586-6181 222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501

Septic Tanks & Systems-Cleaning

AAA Septic Tank Pumping aaaseptictankpumping.com (360) 427-6110 2300 Brockdale Rd PO Box 1460 Shelton, WA 98584 Island Johnny, LLC islandjohnny.net (360) 426-6697 1871 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584

Shellfish Growers Hama Hama Oysters hamahamaoysters.com (360) 877-5811 35846 N US Hwy 101 Lilliwaup, WA 98555 Salish Seafoods salishseafoods.com (360) 426-3442 92 E Chapman Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Seattle Shellfish, LLC seattleshellfish.com (360) 236-0462 1144 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Taylor Shellfish Farms taylorshellfish.com (360) 426-6178 130 SE Lynch Rd Shelton, WA 98584

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

Sporting Goods

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

Title Insurance 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 Olympic Title & Escrow olympictitlecompany.com (360) 426-1626 215 W Railroad Ave PO Box Z 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

Utilities

Cascade Natural Gas Corp. cngc.com (888) 522-1130 713 W Wishkah St PO Box 344 Aberdeen, WA 98520

City of Shelton sheltonwa.gov (360) 426-4491 525 W Cota St Shelton, WA 98584 Hood Canal Communications hcc.net (360) 898-2481 300 E Dalby Rd PO Box 249 Union, WA 98592 iFiber Communications ifiber.tv (360) 427-4000 130 S Third St Shelton, WA 98584 PO Box 490 Ephrata, WA 98823 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 150 N Lake Cushman Rd PO Box 706 Hoodsport, WA 98548 Kamilche Visitor Information Center squaxinislandtourism.org (360) 432-0921 31 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 North Mason Chamber of Commerce northmasonchamber.com (360) 275-4267 30 NE Romance Hill Rd, Ste 103 PO Box 416 Belfair, WA 98528 Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce sheltonchamber.org (360) 426-2021 215 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584

Shelton Caboose Visitor Information Center explorehoodcanal.com (360) 426-2021 230 W Railroad Ave PO Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584 Squaxin Island Tribe Tourism Department squaxinislandtourism.org (360) 432-3838 Shelton, WA 98584 Union Visitor Information Center explorehoodcanal.com 1921 E State Route 106 Union, WA 98592

Wineries, Distilleries & Liquor Sales Keyhole Valley Brewing keyholevalleybrewing.com (360) 359-6730 Shelton, WA 98584

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

Youth Activities

Adventurecare Daycare (360) 427-7828 191 W Pine Acres Way Shelton, WA 98584 Girl Scouts of Western Washington girlscoutsww.org (360) 698-5156 Shelton, WA 98584

Want to be included in the local services directory?

Contact membership director Deidre Peterson at (360) 426-2021 or deidre@sheltonchamber.org to discuss this and other benefits available to Chamber members.

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