At the time, my car was parked in a turn-out area along the Department of Natural Resources service road that runs parallel to State Route 3 from mile marker 15 through 17. We know the vehicle that rammed my car was low to the ground, had wide tires and its bumper left gray paint along with a distinctive pattern. It would be greatly appreciated if any good citizen who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of this incident on the date and time, or has any information regarding the ownership of the vehicle matching this description, please contact the Washington State Patrol or the Mason County Sheriff's Department. I hope all of you can read between the lines of this letter the anger and frustration that this senseless act has caused. I, however, would like to commend all the parents who take the time to bring their young children to the library.
Children laugh, talk loudly and jump around when they are excited.
Remember, children who are introduced to the world of books become adults who love to read. The children's area at the Silverdale branch is only big enough for a small table and a few chairs. Yet children use every inch of space, sitting on the floor if necessary. Even given the lack of space, parents and children flock to the library. Let's try to be more tolerant of our next generation.