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Page 8 Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, Jan. 2023 COMMISSIONER ' Mason County receives block grant Mason County applied for and re- ceived a Public Services Community Development Block Grant through the state Department of Commerce. According to the information pack- et, the county joined with the Com- munity Action Council to provide re— ferrals or direct client services for eli- gible participants who are residents of Lewis or Mason counties. The contract is for $102,000 with a performance period from July to June This is a formula grant that can be ap- plied annually. The county has agreed to serve as the applicant and grantee for the program. Grant money of will be available to offset administrative costs. The-sub—recipient agreement with Community Action Council is for $98,500. Primary responsibilities include providing referrals for a minimum of people in Mason and Lewis counties, of which a minimum of 3,4000 must meet HUD’s 51% income qualification. Responsibilities also in- clude providing Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center direct services and referrals for a minimum of 350 eligible residents must meet current low— and middledincome qualifications. The project is fully funded by the grant. Hearing Jan. 17 for zoning change A public hearing is set for am. Jan. 17 to consider a request from Northwest Green Construction to re- zone two parcels from rural residen- tial 10 to rural residential 5. According to the information pack- et, the two requested parcels total acres, located in rural land just north and adjacent to the Allyn Urban _Growth Area. There is access to the parcels from state Route 3 and East , Homestead Drive and border a section of LakeLand Village. If approved, applicant has indicated that the intention is to subdivide the parcels, creating four lots with future single-family development as the most likely use. The Planning Advisory Committee reviewed the request Nov. 21, listened to public comment, and unanimously approved the request to the board. Neighbors within 300 feet of the par- cel’s boundaries were mailed a notice of the public hearing. Agreements reached Mason County commissioners ap- proved a collective bargaining agree- ment with Woodworkers Local Lodge W38 L.A.M Corrections and Support staff and with Teamsters Union Local No. 252 Mason County General Ser— vices at the Tuesday meeting. According to the information packet, the representatives of the Engineers Guild representing Mason County corrections and support staff reached a tentative agreement with the county for to The county and representatives of Teamsters Union Local No. 252 rep- resenting Mason County General Ser— vices reached a tentative agreement for to To View both collective bargain— ing agreements, go to tinyurl.com/ ysnmzvxb. County purchases replacement truck County commissioners approved the purchase of a Kenworth Chassis Roll—Off truck with hooklift at the Tuesday meeting. According to the information pack» ‘ et, a replacement for the Solid Waste roll off/hook truck became available through the state purchasing contract in March. The budget authority for the truck was included in the budget, but notrucks were available until now. The equipment will enable Solid Waste to take care of most of the Union and Hoodsport'drop box stations hauling needs. It will help maintain the Eells Hill residential station. The usefulness of the truck is nearing its end due to its age and condition. The county is purchasing the vehi- cle from PAPE in Aberdeen from state contract No. for It will be added to the budget as an amendment. Contract amended Mason County commissioners ap- proved County Administrator Mark Neary to Sign contract amendments with the Voluntary Stewardship Pro- gram and amended interlocal agree- ment between the county and the Ma- } son Conservation District at the Dec. 20 meeting. According to the information packet, the state Conservation Com- mission provided to support the Voluntary Stewardship Program from July 1, to June 30, The county contracts with Mason Conservation District to serve as lead entity for the Voluntary Stewardship Program responsible for completing a VSP Work Plan as detailed in the Re- vised Code of Washington. The VSP is an option incentive— based program approach to protect— ing critical areas while promoting agriculture. The state Conservation Commission is providing an addi- tional for a total contract amount of $460,580.56 as amend- ments to the contract. There is no budget effect with the money coming from the state to the Mason Conservation District. Amount of taxes levied recertified , , The county assessor’s amount of taxes levied for county purposes and roads for was approved for recer- tificati'on at the Dec. 20 commission- . ers’ meeting. According to the information pack- et, recertification was necessary due to a revised reduced levy request from Shelton School District. According to the Assessor’s Office, a recertification after the applicable deadline in the Revised Code of Washington is allow- able if the new levy request is less than the original, if the levy amount is reCertified on or before Jan. or if the local government, in its discretion, allows taxing district to recertify' after the applicable deadline in the RCW. The recertification meets the crite- ria and the language in the resolution has also been changed as recommend- ed by the state Department of Rev— enue in the Property Tax Advisory. Kendrick reappointed Bill Kendrick was reappointed to the Mason County Civil Service Com- mission at the Dec. 20 commissioners meeting. According to the information pack- et, the Civil Service Commission of Mason County is governed by RCW 41.14 and ensures rules of operation of the civil service system are consistent with state law, hears investigations and appeals or complaints, and certi- fies testing processes and procedures. The commission meets monthly and serves without compensation. ' Kendrick’s term is for six years through Dec. 31, County OKs deal with engineers guild The collective bargaining agree- . ment between thecounty and the Engineers Guild representing Ma- son County Public Works and Sup- port Services was approved by Mason County commissioners at the Dec. 20 meeting. ‘ According to the information packet, the representatives for the Engineers Guild representing Mason County Public Works and Support Services reached a. tentative agree— ment for to I Compiled by reporter Matt Baide Friends of the Shelton Library seeks members The Friends of the Shelton Library —- a group of community volunteers that encourages public use and support of the library '— is seeking members to assist with fundraising efforts, community advocacy and assistance with its book sale kiosk outside the library. , The suppert services and programs for all ages are not covered by the Timberland Library budget. Gently used books can be purchased at the library, and donations are welcome. Meetings are at 1 pm. the fourth Tuesday’of each ' month in‘the library meeting room. For more infor- mation, call 360-490~6714. -' ‘ Community Rescurce Fair in Hoodsport Jan. 18 A Rural Community Resource Fair will be from 11 am. to 2 pm. Jan. 18 at N. Finch Creek Road, Hoodsport. , , General support services that are available in- clude mental health, physical and oral health, vac~ cinations, rental and utility assistance, veterans’ assistance, food benefits and meals, transportation assistance, insurance navigation, housing assistance, educational support, financial fitness and free civil law aid. V . Participated agencies‘include Behavioral Health Resources,'Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington, Choice Regional Health Network, Com— munity Action Council, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22, DSHS, Family Education Support Ser— , vices, Mason Conservation District, Mason Transit Authority, Molina Healthcare, National Alliance on Mental Illness, New Directions Counseling, North- west Resources/SOS, Olympic Health and Recovery Services, Olympic College, Peninsula Community . . Health Services, Peninsula Credit Union, Sea-Mar, Shelton Family YMCA, Sound Learning, South Sound Parent to Parent, The Arc, Thurston County Regional Library, Timberland Regional Library, ‘ Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center and Youth Connection. Activities center has games and classes for seniors The Mason County Senior Activities Center offers classes, games and other events at its Activities Cen- ter at W. Sentry Drive, Shelton. , Monday events are cribbage and tai chi at a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains at a.m., lunch at noon, and intermediate pinochle and artists’ workshop at pm. Tuesday events are cribbage at a.m., Zoom V and in-person yoga at a.m., Third Tuesday yoga at a.m., advanced line dance at 10 a.m., tai chi at 11' a.m., lunch at noon, bridge at p.m., a movie at pm. and Zumba with Sarah at 5:30pm. Wednesday’s events are cribbage, tai chi and Zoom tai chi at a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, intermediate pinochle at p.m., hand and foot care at p.m., and crafting with Teresa at 1 pm. the first Wednes- day of each month. , Thursday’s events are cribbage at a.m., Zoom and in-person yoga at a.m., E-Z Crafters, Joker’s Rule and quilting and sewing at 9 a.m., advanced line dance, Zoom tai chi and knit and chat at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, bridge at p.m., machine knitting, mahjong and bingo at p.m., and Zumba with Sarah at pm. Friday’s events are cribbage and tai chi at a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains and Scrab- ble at 10 a.m., tai chi at a.m., lunch at a.m., beginning pinochle at noon, chorus at p.m., tai chi slow set at p.m., and the Friday se- nior movie at pm. Share family history with historicalgroup The Mason County Historical Society is developing afamily history of archives ‘of past and present resi- dents of Mason County. . Anyone who wants to, share a record of their time in Mason County can fill out and return a form that includes your name, where you were born, children, spouse, education, military service and occupation. You can also fill out forms for other family members and friends. ' " Visitors to the Mason County Historical Museum often ask questions about their ancestors. Forms are ' available at the museum at 427 West Railroad Ave. in downtown Shelton, by calling and ' online at www.masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org. In Shelton-Mason County Journal Editor Grant Angle used the same form to compile a history of early settlers in the county. I Compiled bylreporter‘Gordon Weeks '