Bight | November 2012

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In ThE loop A bight of Christmas spirit Get a head start on the season supporting the MGHF Fantasy Forest festivities – 7

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Shelton Mason County Chamber

Message from Chamber President, Drew MacEwen SHELTONMASONCOUNTY Board of Trustees President Drew MacEwen Falcon Financial, Inc. Past President Patti Case Green Diamond Resource Company Vice President of Marketing Kathryn Kamin Hood Canal Communications Vice President of Member Services Melanie Bakala State Farm Insurance Treasurer Rick Verbarendse Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Steve Andrewski CareerQuest Janene Bandes Pier 101 Gift Shop & Boutique Herb Baze Black Star, The Strip Steakhouse

As we enter the Holiday Season I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to shop local. Through the Chamber we also have Local Buck$ that can be used just like regular cash at Chamber member’s stores and shops. The benefits of shopping local are numerous, but most importantly it supports our local economy in numerous ways. The New Economics Foundation did some research on this a few years back. The bottom line to their research is that twice the money stayed in the community when people shop locally.

Here is another twist to shopping locally. It exposes gaps in the local market. This is something we as a Chamber need to look at. If consumers are regularly “going out of town” to buy a particular product that is not available here then there is a clear demand that perhaps one of our Chamber members could either offer or start a new business in. So let us all keep our eyes and ears open and look for and create opportunities for our community!

This past month saw a group of Chamber members go to China. This is an incredible experience to learn about a different culture and network with other Chambers throughout the US. Heidi is presently looking into other such trip opportunities tto participate in. I firmly believe a well rounded view of the world around us benefits us here at home and in our business. So stay tuned to learn about other upcoming trips through the Chamber.

I cannot believe we are in the final quarter of the year. This for many is a very hectic time in business and personal lives, but let’s stay focused on what is important and be shining examples to the rest of our community. It is my pleasure to serve as your Chamber President and I, along with the Chamber staff, are here to assist you and your business in any way we can.

Drew MacEwen President

Kevin Cronquist Prudential NW Real Estate

Chamber Mission Statement

Kelly Crabtree Maple Glen Senior Living

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

Rod Olsen, Jr. Olsen Furniture Jennifer Owens Peninsula Federal Credit Union

COVER PHOTO: Fall Color in Mason County

Shaun Tucker

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Hunter Farms in Union, located on the Skokomish River is a popular and beautiful seasonal destination! From pumpkins to fall leaves – the photo opportunities abound!

Produced by Image In Action Design and the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce All rights reserved.

Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce Box 2389 |215 W Railroad Avenue Shelton, WA 98584 426-2021 • (800) 576-2021• FAX 426-8678 www.sheltonchamber.org November 2012 Shelton Mason County Chamber

Photo credit: George Stenberg

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Message from Chamber Executive Director I never thought I’d say this living in Washington State, but thank God for the rain! What a summer we’ve had – it was gorgeous all the way through Oysterfest, and through a major forest fire. My thanks goes out to our firefighters who, at times, were fighting the fire just feet away from homes. Not one home was lost and no one was injured. For what could have been a major disaster, our firefighters did an exceptional job of keeping it under control. Great job!

With the turn of the weather, we begin looking at the end of the year. One of my favorite events in Mason County takes place this month as the Mason General Hospital Foundation transforms the Pavilion into a winter wonderland the week before Thanksgiving. Take the time to check it out; you won’t be sorry that you did! They’re going the extra mile this year and adding a couple of new events. I hope you’ll join me at the Business Luncheon on Friday for a great occasion!

With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, I hope you’ll take a minute to ponder all that you’re thankful for and note all the good things in your life. A thing I’m particularly thankful for is the opportunity to travel to New York City and watch the Anna’s Bay Chorale as it debuts this fall and serves as the anchor choir in the annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall! This is an incredible honor, as they were invited as the producers kept coming across Anna’s Bay through their YouTube videos. I can’t wait to experience it and share the experience with all of you.

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Newest Members!

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

Looking toward the Holiday Season, I also want to remind you that our Awards Gala is nearing. Please save the date for Friday, January 18 for what is sure to be the best year yet! Last year we had 300 people in attendance as we celebrated the Chamber’s 90th Anniversary and honored Patti Tupper as our Volunteer of the Year, Forrest Cooper as Citizen of the Year and Shelton Life as the Business of the Year. Please send in your nominations this month! Nominating a business or an individual is an awesome way to let them know how much you appreciate them.

As always, I’m open to hearing new ways to improve the Chamber, our business climate and boosting the economy. If you have any great ideas, opinions or thoughts, I’d love for you to share them with me. After all, you ARE the Chamber.

Heidi McCutcheon Executive Director

Comfort Heating & Cooling 121 E Cedar St, Shelton (360) 801-1957 comfortheating.biz Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning Garage Sale Maniacs 122 W Cota St, Shelton (360) 239-8472 Retail Morris Contracting E 440 McReavy Rd, Union (360) 463-7751 morris_contracting@aol.com Contracting& Tree Removal Neil’s Pharmacy 512 W Franklin St, Shelton (360) 427-5223 Pharmacy Know someone else who should join the Chamber?

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

LIVE WORK PLAY Holiday spirit fills Christmas Town USA with a number of holiday bazaars. Check the community calendar for details.

Washington State is offering Discover Pass State Free Days in commemoration of Veteran’s Day Weekend, November 10-12. For those dates only, a Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park.

Department of Fish & Wildlife has announced that late season crab fishing, which re-opened October 13, will continue through December 31.

Support MGHF at the annual Fantasy Forest – don’t forget ticket sales close November 19. See the article on page 7

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Shelton Mason County Chamber

November 2012

Chamber Event Sponsorships Filling Up Fast As we look forward towards 2013, a limited number of Business After Hours or Membership Meeting sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Chamber events are a fantastic opportunity to reach out to your fellow Members and the community to promote your business. The Business After Hours are a member’s networking event and offer the chance to drive foot traffic to your place of business and highlight your products and services. Alternatively, the Membership Meetings serve as a platform for community outreach and are a great fit for organizations or businesses hoping to share their message at a business meeting.

If you are interested in hosting one of these events to showcase your business, contact us now to reserve one the following dates. For more information about Chamber events, visit sheltonchamber.org, email info@sheltonchamber.org or call (360) 426-2021.

Our Community Credit Union hosts crowd for May event June 20 Membership Meeting (luncheon) July 10 Business After Hours July 18 Membership Meeting (luncheon) August 15 Membership Meeting (luncheon) October 9 Business After Hours November 13 Business After Hours December 11 Business After Hours

Journal lands nine WNPA awards

Adapted from Shelton-Mason County Journal editorial published October 4, 2012 The Chamber is proud to announce that local newspaper The Shelton-Mason County Journal received nine awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) at the September 2012 Better Newspaper Contest banquet and convention in Yakima.

Each year, the WNPA, which celebrated its 125th anniversary this year, takes submissions from its newspaper members. Those submissions are then judged by other state newspaper publisher organizations. This year, New York and Washington State traded and judged each other’s submissions.

Of the nine awards — six were in the newsroom and three in the advertising room. Two of the Journal’s awards were first-place honors — sales representative Dave Pierik and advertising designer Will Adams combined to win the Best Use of Humor in Advertising and Best YouthOriented Content awards.

Former editor and sales representative Jesse Mullen added a third-place award for Best Ad Campaign for a Single Advertiser (black and white or color).

In the newsroom, reporter Natalie Johnson won four awards. She took second-place awards for Best General Feature for her story “Halloween lays siege on Hood Canal” and Best Personality Profile – Short for “The man who ate nine November 2012 Shelton Mason County Chamber

dozen oysters.” She also won two third-place awards — one for another Best Personality Profile – Short for “Mason County woman is blood bank’s best friend” and Best Government Reporting for “Candidates campaign on city time.”

Sports reporter Emily Hanson brought home a second-place award for Best Black and White Sports Photo —Action or Feature for her photo “Three Shelton wrestlers.” She also nabbed a third-place award for Best Sports News Story for “Seniors optimistic about rebuild after arson.”

The Journal staff says “Nobody at the Journal got into newspaper work for the awards. But it’s nice to be honored by our peers, especially when they’re on the other side of the country.” They continued to say “While we’re happy with our success, we’re always striving for improvement.

Our primary goal is to publish a newspaper that’s chock full of stories that are relevant and interesting to our community. If we get a few awards along the way, that’s fine, too.”

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General Election November 6 – Get Out the Vote!

While registered voters in Mason County have already received their ballots, the elections are still underway. The nearly 34,000 registered voters will be asked to cast their ballots for the November 6 general election to include federal, state, and local offices and initiatives.

All ballots must be mailed on or before Tuesday, November 6 or may be submitted at one of the following official drop boxes: 24-Hour Outdoor Boxes Mason County Building I, 411 N Fifth St, Shelton North Mason County, 23910 NE State Route 3, Belfair Hood Canal Visitor Center, 150 N Lake Cushman Rd, Hoodsport Port of Allyn, 18560 E State Route 3, Allyn

Drive-thru Access Timberland Regional Library, 710 W Alder, Shelton

During Business Hours and special hours Election Day Mason County Auditor’s Office, 411 N Fifth St, Shelton

For additional information about the candidates, to verify that your ballot was received, or lection results, visit wei.sos.wa.gov/ county/mason or call (360) 427-9670 ext. 468.

Chamber Members Have the Advantage at Networking Social Lucky Dog Casino Hosts Business After Hours Lucky Dog Casino hosted the Chamber’s Business After Hours on Wednesday, October 10. There was no losing out with loads of fun and autumn appetizers provided by the North Fork Grill!

President’s Circle Platinum Members

Skokomish Enterprise CEO David Owens & the Lucky Dog Bar and Casino staff welcomed nearly fifty Chamber members and guests to their high-tech facility – which boasts an amazing restaurant and lounge, as well as digital and table games. Guests were able to test their luck with complimentary “Lucky Bucks” and enter the raffle for two large prizes, in addition to building their business networks at this month’s social.

Lucky Dog Casino, the Waterfront at Potlatch, Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman, Twin Totems Store, Big River Cleaning, and Big River Landscaping are operated by Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises, the Tribe’s business corporation.

Gold Members (L-R) Veronica Kaliman, Maxx Hawes, David Owens, Drew MacEwen, Chrstina Salvador, Heidi McCutcheon, and Peter Robb

Nominations sought for Chamber Annual Awards The Shelton Mason County Chamber will host its Annual Awards Gala on Friday, January 18 at Little Creek Resort Casino. Each January, the Chamber invites its members and community leaders to the Gala where Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and President’s Choice awards are presented and where the new year’s Board of Trustees are installed.

Nominations are being accepted now and may be submitted to the Chamber office via email or through the website at sheltonchamber.org/annual-awards by November 30.

Silver Members

A Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed & Breakfast Community Financial Center Skokomish Farms, Inc. Windermere Real Estate/ Himlie Inc.

Following the nominations process, ballots will be mailed to all members in good standing. Ballots are due December 21.

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Shelton Mason County Chamber

November 2012

Chamber signs on to Small Business Saturday Coalition again in 2012 The Chamber’s mission is to encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism, and facilitate economic development. One objective which supports our mission is the ongoing “Shop Local” campaign. In addition to offering semiannual coupons through our member businesses, and offering LOCAL BUCK$, the Chamber will again this year support national Small Business Saturday.

WHAT IS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY? Small Business Saturday SM is a national initiative that marks a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, Small Business Saturday is an event that drives shoppers to local, independently-owned merchants.

• 89% agree that locally-owned, independent businesses contribute positively through taxes and jobs • Independent retailers that are in communities with a “buy local” initiative reported revenue growth of 5.6% on average in 2010, compared to 2.1% for those elsewhere

november Events November 2 Business Builder Workshop Effective Public Speaking Presented by Toastmasters 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Grove Street Brewhouse 233 S First St, Shelton

November 7 Business After Hours

presented and sponsored by

• Small businesses pay 44% of total U.S. private payroll

DID YOU KNOW: • Small businesses have generated 64% of net new jobs over the past 15 years

You can get involved! “Like” Small Business Saturday on Facebook and watch for updates on the Chamber’s page; and find where to shop or register to participate in this year’s event online at smallbusinesssaturday.com.

• 93% of US consumers believe it’s important to support the local small businesses that they value in their community

Tourism is Focus of November Membership Meeting The Chamber’s November Membership Meeting, sponsored by Anna’s Bay Center for Music, will be held on Thursday, November 29 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Little Creek Casino Resort. This meeting will offer a facilitated conversation about tourism in Mason County.

Tourism is undeniably an important economic driver in Mason County. With thousands of vacation homes dotting our shorelines and increased traffic on our roads and in restaurants and shops during holidays, it is apparent that tourism has a place in our economy. But how important is tourism to our local economy; how successful are we at capturing our share of the tourism market; and what impacts does it have on you and your business?

The Chamber is in the fortunate position to partner with a number of local associations to maximize funding, promotional exposure, and collaborate to build tourism in Shelton, Mason County, and Western Washington.

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In addition to Mason County and its LTAC committee, we cooperate with the Olympic Peninsula Culinary Loop, Union Tourism Association, Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Conventions Bureau, and the Washington Tourism Association (which has take on much of the work previously under state’s former Tourism Department).

For more information or to RSVP, visit the Chamber at sheltonchamber.org/mmm or call (360) 426-2021.

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 5:30 – 7:00 PM At Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro 506 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

November 13 Good Morning Mason County

Free Member Networking Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 AM Roosters Restaurant 3001 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton

November 29 Membership Meeting & Tourism Summit Sponsored by

6:00 – 8:00 PM Sa-Heh-Wa-Mish Room, Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W State Route 108, Shelton

Please note that this month’s events have been scheduled to accommodate MGHF Fantasy Forest & the Thanksgiving holiday.

MGH Foundation Plans Spectacular 2012 Fantasy Forest Excitement is in the air for Mason General Hospital Foundation’s annual Fantasy Forest, November 13-17, at the Pavilion at Sentry Park, in Shelton. This year’s theme, “Remember into the Future,” provides holiday fun with free and ticketed events for all ages, in a wonderland of beautifully-decorated trees.

After Tuesday’s Sneak Peak Community Open House, the festivities get into full swing on Wednesday, November 14 with a Fashion Show by Christopher & Banks including a gourmet lunch, a gift shop, and a raffle followed by an evening Wine Tasting, showcasing Washington wineries with cheeses, fruits, and chocolate pairings. The Wine Tasting will afford a special viewing of beautifully decorated 2 foot, 3 foot and 4 foot trees created by Mason General Hospital and Family of Clinics’ staff members as well as a fabulous door prize; MGH&FC Chief Administrative Officer, Eric Moll, will emcee while Dr. Michael Keep and Dr. Payal Shah will host the Live and Silent Auctions.

On Friday, November 16, the Mason County Professionals Luncheon and Confections Auction will feature Alderbrook Resort & Spa’s beautiful views and culinary expertise and, later, a Battle of the Bands with a cross generation of music by a variety of bands and tasty appetizers, among the elaborately decorated trees.

On Thursday, November 15 the fun continues at Senior Day Tea provided by Alpine Way and then at Father - Daughter Night Out, where guests can view the beautifully decorated trees, enjoy the buffet dinner, dance the night away, visit the gift shop, and bid on the silent auction items.

Again, this year, the Foundation invites the community to view the lavishly decorated trees and shop in the gift shop. Community open house times are as follows: Tuesday, November 13 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM; and Thursday, November 15 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Wrapping up the spirited festival on Saturday, November 17 is the Candy Cane Carnival of children’s activities, Santa, refreshments, surprises, a raffle & a gift shop and, the illustrious Fantasy Forest Gala and Live Auction featuring gourmet dining, silent & live auctions, gift shop, and raffle.

Special events, such as Fantasy Forest, not only raise funds for MGHF, but build community support for Public Hospital District No. 1 through their participants and volunteers. Funds raised by Mason General Hospital Foundation go toward the purchase of medical equipment and medically related healthcare services.

For reservations and tickets, call (360) 4273623, or visit masongeneral.com/2012_fantasy_forest. The deadline for all ticket purchases is Wednesday, November 9; please note that reservations are required for some events.

MGHF thanks all of its sponsors, especially Forest Festival Gala & Live Auction Sponsors Hiawatha Evergreens, Hoffman Construction Company, Christmas Village, and OAC Services, Inc. Construction Management.

Heritage Bank in Shelton Sponsors Twelfth Year of “Warm Hands” Project Hundreds of Mason County children will be able to enjoy warm hands and heads during our cold winter months this year thanks to the twelfth annual “WARM HANDS” project sponsored once again by Michelle Corral and her staff at the Shelton branch of Heritage Bank.

WARM HANDS is a collection of new mittens, gloves, and hats for Mason County elementary school children. The items are collected during the entire month of November and then delivered to elementary schools throughout Mason County the first week of December. The need for such clothing is high here in our county and participating in this drive is an easy way for all members of our community to help our kids stay warm and safe.

This year, Michelle and her staff have set a goal to collect 1,200 sets of hats and mittens!

New hats, gloves, and mittens may be dropped off at the following participating businesses: Heritage Bank – Shelton Branch; Allstate Insurance – Marcy Johnson Agency; Sage Book Store; Mariano’s Fine Jewelry & Design; KMAS Radio; Maple Glen; Prudential Realty; Gateway Property Management; Green Diamond Resource Company;

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Mason County Title; Taylor Insurance; Mason County Senior Activities Center; Exceptional Foresters, Inc.; CURVES for Women; Edward Jones – Janis Byrd; Alderbrook Country Store; Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop; and Hood Canal Communications – Shelton and Union offices.

For more information, contact Michelle Corral at (360) 570-7391 or email Michelle.

Corral@HeritageBankNW.com.

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November 2012

Civic Improvement Project Results in Cleaner Waters, Stronger Economy

By Brett Bishop, Little Skookum Shellfish Growers

In September, representatives from state and local governments, business owners, and citizens joined the City of Shelton to celebrate the completion of the Wastewater Treatment System Rehabilitation Project. What many people may not know is how this civic improvement has begun to impact the shellfish industry in Mason County.

The water in Big Skookum (Hammersly Inlet and Oakland Bay) is much cleaner now because of investments and upgrades to the Shelton Waste Water Treatment Facility and its infrastructure. A tank and process timing was upgraded to improve mixing and flushing during the tidal changes.

All bio-solids are removed and processed into a high quality pellet fertilizer. The old method of disinfection was chlorine, and now UV light does the job better and safer, without chemical residue. The system was built to accommodate population increases within the Shelton Urban Growth Boundary. The water that flows out from the facility into the bay now meets rigorous permit

requirements, and that clean water circulates everywhere in South Sound.

This has significantly contributed to the recent upgrade in harvest status for 750 acres of Oakland Bay. By shellfish bed standards, this is huge! This means that instead of sitting out all those rainfall closures during the winter, growers and tribal shellfishers will be out harvesting clams and oysters, earning paychecks, and feeling grateful for the new opportunities. Environmental benefits accrue to our watersheds and waterways and to all the lifeforms that depend upon them.

This builds our local economy and makes our future as shellfish growers more secure.

This clean, efficient, state-ofthe-art facility would be nothing without skilled operators.

I’ve met some of those people, and they are the best part of the whole deal. This is the dirtiest of all jobs – cleaning up our own poop. The Squaxin Tribe has been waiting 150 years – seven generations – for the mess to be cleaned up, and this is a big step in the right direction.

From the perspective of water quality, the facility is functioning more like a clear creek than the sewer pipes of the olden days. This is extraordinarily good news, and my only regret is that Justin Taylor was not there with us to celebrate the ribbon-cutting.

The event would have had deep meaning for him, the Champion of Big Skookum.

As water-people, we owe our gratitude to those who made this happen, and rather than express it in words, we are going to go out and grow more shellfish in those newly rejuvenated waters, showing our thanks in that way.

Brett Bishop and his wife Lisa are the owners of Little Skookum Shellfish Growers. While Lisa operates the company, Brett also works at Seattle Shellfish, which has beds in Oakland Bay.

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Peninsula Credit Union’s Chalcy Blake recipient of 2012 “40 Under Forty” award Each year, the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal recognizes outstanding young business leaders on the Kitsap Peninsula, including Mason County.

Among the honorees this year is Peninsula Credit Union’s own Chalcy Blake!

Blake has been employed by Peninsula Credit Union for eighteen years. She was hired as a Member Service Representative in our largest branch and was quickly promoted to Assistant Branch Manager.

Over the past twelve years, she has held the title of Branch Manager, Branch and Call Center Manager and most recently, eServices Manager.

David Hughes, VP – Chief Marketing/ Information Officer for Peninsula boasts “Chalcy is a champion at coaching her team to meet sales and service goals, maintaining high levels of customer service and making sure her employees follow all required compliance and regulatory policies and procedures when transacting business.” He continues to say “Over the years, Chalcy has developed her leadership, coaching and teamwork skills and developed a strong sales and service team that

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

Chalcy Blake

is crucial for the success of a financial institution. She has proven her ability to be flexible; she turns challenges into growth opportunities and leads others by her positive example of accepting and adapting to change.”

Blake will receive her award October 18, 2012 at a special award reception at the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. Congratulations to another amazing Mason County business woman – your Chamber is so proud of all you have accomplished!

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The stern-wheeler S.G. Simpson Justin Cowling, Executive Director | Mason County Historical Society

The S.G. Simpson stern-wheeler was designed by the first captain, Ed Gustafson, and built in 1907 for the Shelton Transportation Company. This 117-foot vessel ran a daily route of Shelton-Olympia-Tacoma for 20 years, the Shelton to Olympia leg taking 90 minutes. By 1922, she was carrying freight from Shelton to Tacoma, and in 1928, the passenger cabin was removed and renamed the E.G. English. This ship served its final days as a Skagit River tug until it was abandoned in 1945 and destroyed by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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November 2012

A Beautiful Community – Thanks to you!

Each year, the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce brings gorgeous flower baskets, bright street banners, and Christmas decorations to hang proudly in our community. Each beautification effort shows our sense of pride in community and helps create a friendly environment for citizens and visitors.

In recent years, business community and individuals alike have made contributions to fund the tremendous expense associated with the installation and upkeep of the 75 flower baskets, 100 streetlight banners, and 65 Christmas decoration sites. Again this year, the Chamber asked for everyone’s involvement and we are grateful for the long list of residents, businesses, and service organizations that made donations to this very visible source of community pride. No County or City tax dollars are allocated towards these projects – thank you donors for making Mason County a beautiful place to live, work, and play!

The 2012 Beautification Committee – Kathy Burbidge, Steve Andrewski, Libby Avery, Jim Grimes, Jesse Mullen, Ron Pannell, Sue Patterson, Patti Tupper and Duane Wilson – worked hard to garner community support for these efforts. In addition to individual requests, the committee offered a sponsorship program, organized a benefit movie night, and even provided Dahlias at the local farmer’s market in order to generate funds.

For the entire summer season, bountiful baskets of stunning flowers lined Mason County’s corridors. And, as we approach the holiday season, Christmas Town USA will don its trimmings of lights, garland, and décor, as our winter beautification program opens. For more information about these programs, or to get involved, visit sheltonchamber.org/beautification.

In addition to the committee, the Chamber would like to recognize everyone who supported our beautification efforts:

Individual Donors All-League Sports & More; Robert W. & Laurie J. Babka; Bakala State Farm Insurance; Steven H. Bowers DDS, PS; Brad Wilson Construction Co.; Betty M. Brinkman; David Brotche; Mike & Gwen Byrne; Marilyn R. Caldwell; Christmas Village; Michelle Corral; Shirley Daley; Diane Deason; Jay E. & Katheryn A. Dunham; Deidre Eaton; Falcon

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Financial Inc.; Cassie Fishel; Roy A. & Constance L. Ferguson; Tom & Joan Finn; Shirley & David Fisher; Forest Funeral Home; Foster & Williams Architects; Friends of the William G. Reed Library; Diane Good; Merrieann Godding; Randall & Linda Greggs; Barbara J. Groff; Hugh F. & Mary E. Gruver; Wilfrid A. & Linda D. Guluarte; Linda D. Guluartel Maureen A. Hannah; Kathy Haigh; Susan L. & Mark L. Hanson; Jerry & Sandra Hard; Dale L. & Rebecca L. Horn; Steve & Cozian Jacoby; Jeffreys Management Services; Alex H. Kuhr; Jack Krause; Edee L. Larson; Doralyn M. & Lee R. Legarde; Janis Byrd & Dennis Leverich; Peggie Lindberg; Mike & Claire Long; Lynch Creek Floral customers; Mason County Republican Women’s Club; Gene R. McKinnon; Cody & Danielle May; Gene R. & Sharon A. Myers; Nancy Nelson; Janet O’Connor; Oakland Bay Pet Lodge, LLC; Patricia E Oltman; Olympic Mountain Millwork; Patricia R. & Richard A. Patterson; Jack Pearson; Susan R. Petty; Linda J. & Ronald D. Porter; Arlene P. Post; Prudential Northwest Real Estate Shelton; Robb’s Construction; George & Joye Robinson; Marisa Roblik; Leland & Cathy Rhodes; William H. & Janis E. Schierman; Marshall & Artemia Settle; James & Holly Sharpe; Shelton Lions Club; Jack Smith & Mary Kay Burns; Raymond L. & Marilyn A. Smith; Joe L. Snyder, Attorney; SoundPlan International; Stokes Auction Group; Jim & Carol Thomas; United Way Of Mason County;Vander Wal’s Garage, Inc.; Janice & George Vocke; Marvin & Claire Voskuhl; Orella M. Woolridge; Gerald M. & Doris L. Zacher; and Joann Zangl and many anonymous donors.

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Baskets Sponsors 2nd Street Design Studio – in memory of Allan L. Eaton & Lucille Myhre; Pamela Farr – in memory of Helen Balich Farr; Steve Goins – in memory of Terry Davenport; Dr. James H Grimes & Laura Grimes; Agnes E. Hamilton – in memory of J. Kelvin Hamilton; Kornmesser Optometry – in memory of Gladys Bariekman Grimes and in memory of James B. Grimes; Lynch Creek Floral – in memory of James M. Shrum; Barbara McDowell – in memory of Bud McDowell; Dorene Rae – in memory of Walt Rae; Shelton Chiropractic Center – in memory of Katherine Lord; Shelton Veterinary Hospital – in memory of Dr. Donna Keirn; Shelton Yacht Club – in memory of Dean Perry and in memory of Jean Kimbel; John & Patti Tarrant – in memory of their parents; and Anita Ward – in memory of the Mason County Jail Fallen Officers.

Sponsored baskets: 94.5 KRXY; Case by Case Jewelers; Christmas Village; Douglas D. & Lorna J. Dayton; Gillis Auto Sales; Green Diamond Resource Company****; Kornmesser Optometry – in honor of Nita & Jim Bariekman and in honor of Dr. James H. and Laura Grimes; Kristmas Town Kiwanis Club; Lighthouse Electric, LLC; Olympia Master Builders of Mason County; Gordon T. Osberg; Our Community Credit Union; Ron and Dawn Pannell in honor of Al Van Etten; Pascher Construction, Inc.; Peninsula Credit Union; Chris & Becky Penoyar; Shelton Kiwanis Club*; Joe L. Snyder, Attorney; SoundPlan International; David Thacher; Peg Stock; Taylor Shellfish Farms****; and Wittenberg CPA, PS. *each asterisk indicated an additional basket sponsored

november Chamber and County Events November 1 Hood Canal Environmental Achievement Awards and Conference 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Harmony Hill Retreat Center 7362 E State Route 106, Union

November 7 Union Tourism Association Meeting 12:00 – 1:30 PM Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club 330 Country Club Dr, Union Smoking Mo’s Ribbon Cutting & 5th Anniversary Open House 11:00 – 11:30 AM 203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

November 2 Business Builder Workshop Public Speaking 101 presented

by Toastmasters 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Grove Street Brewhouse 233 S First St, Shelton November 3 14th Annual Holiday Expo 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Little Skookum Hall 3480 SE Lynch Rd, Shelton Holiday on Main Street Annual Christmas Bazaar 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Faith Lutheran Church 1212 Connection St, Shelton

Business After Hours Sponsored by Shelton Cinemas 5:30 – 7:00 PM Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro 506 W Railroad Ave, Shelton November 8 Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM Chamber Conference Room 215 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

November 5 Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 PM Grove Street Brewhouse 233 S First St, Shelton November 6 Chamber Ambassadors Committee Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 PM Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro 506 W Railroad Ave, Shelton

November 10 MCFD#17 Holiday Bazaar 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hamma Hamma Fire Hall N 34571 HWY 101, Lilliwaup November 11 Veteran’s Day

November 13-17 MGHF Fantasy Forest (all events, except as noted, at the Pavilion at Sentry Park) 190 W Sentry Dr, Shelton November 13 Fantasy Forest Sneak Peak 4:00 – 8:00 PM November 14 Fantasy Forest Fashion Show and Luncheon 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM A Toast to Fantasy Forest Wine Tasting 5:30 – 8:00 PM November 15 SAVER Committee Meeting 7:30 – 8:30 AM Nita’s Restaurant & Gallery 325 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Fantasy Forest Community Open House 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Chamber Member Services Committee Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 PM Osaka Sushi and Asian Bistro 506 W Railroad, Shelton Fantasy Forest Senior Day Tea 2:00 – 4:00 PM

November 12 Veteran’s Day Observed November 13 Good Morning Mason County 7:30 – 8:30 AM Roosters Restaurant, 3001 Olympic Hwy N Shelton

Fantasy Forest Father – Daughter Night Out 6:00 – 9:00 PM

November 16 Fantasy Forest Professionals Luncheon and Confections Auction 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union Fantasy Forest Battle of the Bands 7:00 – 11:00 PM November 17 Fantasy Forest Candy Cane Carnival 10:00 – 11:30 AM Fantasy Forest Gala and Auction 6:00 – 10:00 PM November 22 Thanksgiving Holiday November 24 Small Business Saturday SHOP LOCAL Begins Coupons valid until 12/31/2012 November 29 Membership Meeting & Tourism Summit hosted by Anna’s Bay Center for Music 6:00 – 8:00 PM Little Creek Casino Resort 91 W Hwy 108, Shelton

Hama Hama farm Photo credit: George Stenberg

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Shelton Mason County Chamber

November 2012

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Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 2389 | Shelton, WA 98584

November 2012 Shelton Mason County Chamber

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