Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Teresa Sanders is no stranger to The Pavilion in Shelton.

During the 2000s, her three children attended high school prom in the building down the road from Gillis Auto. For four years, Sanders dropped customers off at the building when she was driving for the Patty Wagon. Both parents were members of the center operated by the Mason County Senior Activities Association until her stepmother died.

At the nonprofit's annual membership meeting two weeks ago, Sanders was introduced as the new activities coordinator. It was her first day on the job.

Sanders, a Shelton resident since 1997, worked...