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in 00ournal A STUDENT LOAN workshop in Shelton sponsored by Our Community Credit Union will focus specifically on the Fed- eral Stafford and Federal PLUS loans offered through the Federal Family Education Loan Program. J.T. Batstone will give a presentation on how to apply, current interest rates, loan maximums and repayment options. The free program will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, in the branch office at 2948 Olympic Highway North. PIONEER DIGGING of Grapeview recently expanded its services by forming Sure Shot Trucking - a material place- ment service. The company's new Stone Slinger truck has the capacity of a full-size dump truck and can place crushed rock, beach sand, topsoil, bark, sandy loam and other ma- terials up to 90 feet away from the back of the truck using high-speed conveyor belts. OLYMPIC PHYSICIANS has hired Thomas Prieskorn, a specialist in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from the Family Medicine Physicians Assistant Program at George Washington University in 1996 and the Sports Medicine Physician Assistant Masters Program at the University of Nebraska in 2000. He recently retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service. He and his wife Geor- gia have lived in Shelton since 1989. ANYTIME FITNESS in Shelton recently expanded its staff with the addition of Kyle Cofield as office manager. In that role, Cofield is responsible for membership sales, daily op- erations and assisting members in developing a personal fit- ness plan. Cofield joins general manager, fitness trainer and motivator Rich Unterseher on the staff. Cofield graduated from Shelton High School in 2003. He was a track athlete and weight lifter. College classes address wide range of subjects Olympic College Shelton is of- fering a number of community education, or zero-credit, classes during the current quarter. Look fbr more community edu- cation classes to be announced in coming weeks. Students are asked to register early so classes aren't canceled due to low enrollment numbers. The following classes are being offered: Addiction and the Family. The class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays from Janu- ary 23 to February 27. The fee is $120. Anyone Can Write. The class meets from noon to 2 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays from Janu- ary 17 to March 7. The fee is $65. Beginning Computers for Seniors. The class meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednes- day and Friday from January 22 to February 2. The fee (s $90. Introduction to Stained Glass. The class meets from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from January 27 to February 10. The fee is $115• Boating Safety. The class meets from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 and 27. The fee is $105. Conversational French I. The class meets from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays from January 19 to March 9. The fee is $135. Conversational Spanish I. The class meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays from January 19 to March 9. The fee is $135. Hands-on Digital Photogra- phy. The class meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays from January 22 to February 5. The fe is $85. Goal Setting. The class meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednes- days from January 24 to Febru- ary 7. The fee is $90. Interior Plantscape. The class meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from January 23 to February 6. The fee is $90. If you have any questions about the classes call the college at 432- 5400. Station sparks imagination (Continued from page 2.) to put in their first three choices. Imagination Station will run on Wednesdays from 3 to 4:45 p.n. through April 18. Any questions may be directed to Mrs. McGovern at Pioneer Primary. Another upcoming Jahuary event at Pioneer is a voter regis- tration and ice cream social night which will be held on Monday, Jan- uary 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the in- termediate/middle school cafeteria. THIS EVENT IS sponsored by the Pioneer Citizens tbr Educa- tion and Pioneer Schools Founda- tion Committee. Those who attend the ice cream social will be eligible for a multi-drawing of many great prizes, including two tickets to a Mariners baseball game in the re- served section• For more inibrmation about this event please contact Vikki Omdahl at 426-0580. CASINO* RT- Page 6 - Sholton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, January 1 1,2007 Growth in Belfair gets new hearing The Mason County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, to consider revisions to the devel- opment regulations. At issue are development re- quirements and performance stan- dards in the Belfair Urban Growth Area and Binding Site Plan Re- quirements in the Belfair and Al- lyn areas. The hearing will be in the com- missioners' chambers at 411 North Fifth Street in downtown Shelton. Outages over (Continued from page 3.) Johns Prairie, Mountain View, Sanderson Field, Island Lake, Oak Park, Brockdale, McReavy Road, Highway 101 north, Simp- son waterfront, Angleside, down- town Shelton, the Northcliff area, Hillcrest, Cloquallum, a portion of the Shelton-Matlock Road, Capitol Hill and Arcadia. PUD 3 LINEMEN worked through Friday night and into Sat- urday afternoon to restore electric- ity to customers who lost power during Friday's windstorm. Debris and felled trees in the af- fected areas - Brockdale Road, Is- land Lake, Springfield Park, Oak Park, Jensen Road, Webb Hill, Old Olympic Highway, the Bloom- field Road area, Phillips Lake and the Matlock area - were the main causes of the outage. Wind gusts of more than 50 miles per hour were recorded at 10:30 Friday night at Sanderson Field. The wind was accompanied by heavy rain as the storm moved through Mason County overnight. In a related matter, Brockdale Road was closed between Wallace Kneeland Boulevard and Island Lake Road for about two hours Saturday morning to allow crews to removed fallen trees and repair downed powerlines. Bird's the word on reservation (Continued from page 3.) Jennifer Green of the Skokomish Department of Natural Resources said the National Audubon Soci- ety is organized to conserve and restore natural ecosystems while focusing oll birds, other wildlife and their habitats tbr the benefit of humanity and the Earth's bio- logical diversity. "The Audubon Society was es- tablished over 100 years ago," Green said. "They currently work with many local science programs, volunteer groups and conservation groups all over the globe. There are over 500 chapters around the United States." .,,; Green said people who partici- pate gain invaluable information about local birds and their habi- tats. For more information about this Saturday's tour, .call the Skokomish Department of Natu- ral Resources at 877-2110. WE CAN HELP keep YOUR DREAM afloat. Now thai your dream of owning your own boa/ha finally come true, lcl mc show you how State Farm boat insurance can help you make sure it slays that way. Ryan Davis Ins Agcy Inc Ryan Davis, Agent Shelton, WA 98584-5073 Bus: 360-426-2428 821 W Railroad Avenue LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR  STATE FARM IS TliERE•  Providing tnsararuc and Financial Servicc.s ,,'1[ !3Qn [+¢P ,ifliJ (:asua]ry (10Illpafly ,IaI3 fil[l'l I:p(l]l Irlsllf311gf! (',offlputN ]}fl)ll!illfjt(l!) ]1 P(Itiaff:, 1/;04 'lll(, ar,t) Hnrida Irp,;illi:lnt;e (Oll!pltRy /iltlCr I'i]'O[1, I:l What's New M 2007? Dr. Lyle Norton, D.C. Open Monday- Friday Massage Therapy Available • Call Now For Your Appointment • Take a step toward better health in 2007 2 ; 877-BACK (87 -2 25) 60 N. Lake Cushman Road • Suite 107 Hoodsport (next to the Hoodsport Post Office) HI SPECIALS OF THE At the intersection of Highway 101 108, just minutes away from Olympia and Shelton YOUR SKO STORE Made fresh at our own factory COMPLETE CIGAREE.., .11=20,%0, Reg. $21.95 + tax N0N0 BOX COMPLETE ROLL.YOUR-OWN tax One Pound Bag SURGEON GENERAL'S W,aJ:NIN6: Quilting noktng Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. MARLBORO OiIarettel ,65 +tax PREMIS CIGARETTES =1899 h CARTON + tax --NEW-- Walk-In Humidor GREAT SELECTION of Fine Cigars & Humidor Accessories ISLAND BLENDZ Little Cigars CIGAltS G1UAT GI]rs Try o111- own ISLAND BLENDZ Hand rolled-Fine cigars '| ]' ' RECEIVE PsR OALLON , il li GAS II DISCOUNT i ,l= ,i lhescld thi L'(q @)IL for )'mtr I"R El! KI"I' Chlb ('at(I (h.,J [.I ALL bl!TURE GAS PUR( }IASES ,It galmlt'he "II.adm g Posl LARGE SELECTION hVhILhBL HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-10 The Kamilche Trading Post operates under a compact with the State of Washington 'ae To Shop" [¢tD2ICTS DRIVE-THRU Sun-Thtws 7am-9pm Fn & Sat 7am-10pm I 360-426-5254 H; m I, By J Tk nity decid to u t in th, A by a the powe the t over} crac duce of th, ation a co Choil close, Were was ( Al, tioni] want is sa be a shou BI Indic Vlsag The not gen nit) tio and ele¢ be Con She I- for1 will the is will det( and dur: nat age, stu( Stir( !s ol lng at t Wee trar thai Got ho Sun day. him Was 28 nat lane Os nea] dew area his ( trees in 00ournal A STUDENT LOAN workshop in Shelton sponsored by Our Community Credit Union will focus specifically on the Fed- eral Stafford and Federal PLUS loans offered through the Federal Family Education Loan Program. J.T. Batstone will give a presentation on how to apply, current interest rates, loan maximums and repayment options. The free program will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, in the branch office at 2948 Olympic Highway North. PIONEER DIGGING of Grapeview recently expanded its services by forming Sure Shot Trucking - a material place- ment service. The company's new Stone Slinger truck has the capacity of a full-size dump truck and can place crushed rock, beach sand, topsoil, bark, sandy loam and other ma- terials up to 90 feet away from the back of the truck using high-speed conveyor belts. OLYMPIC PHYSICIANS has hired Thomas Prieskorn, a specialist in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from the Family Medicine Physicians Assistant Program at George Washington University in 1996 and the Sports Medicine Physician Assistant Masters Program at the University of Nebraska in 2000. He recently retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service. He and his wife Geor- gia have lived in Shelton since 1989. ANYTIME FITNESS in Shelton recently expanded its staff with the addition of Kyle Cofield as office manager. In that role, Cofield is responsible for membership sales, daily op- erations and assisting members in developing a personal fit- ness plan. Cofield joins general manager, fitness trainer and motivator Rich Unterseher on the staff. Cofield graduated from Shelton High School in 2003. He was a track athlete and weight lifter. College classes address wide range of subjects Olympic College Shelton is of- fering a number of community education, or zero-credit, classes during the current quarter. Look fbr more community edu- cation classes to be announced in coming weeks. Students are asked to register early so classes aren't canceled due to low enrollment numbers. The following classes are being offered: Addiction and the Family. The class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays from Janu- ary 23 to February 27. The fee is $120. Anyone Can Write. The class meets from noon to 2 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays from Janu- ary 17 to March 7. The fee is $65. Beginning Computers for Seniors. The class meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednes- day and Friday from January 22 to February 2. The fee (s $90. Introduction to Stained Glass. The class meets from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from January 27 to February 10. The fee is $115• Boating Safety. The class meets from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 and 27. The fee is $105. Conversational French I. The class meets from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays from January 19 to March 9. The fee is $135. Conversational Spanish I. The class meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays from January 19 to March 9. The fee is $135. Hands-on Digital Photogra- phy. The class meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays from January 22 to February 5. The fe is $85. Goal Setting. The class meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednes- days from January 24 to Febru- ary 7. The fee is $90. Interior Plantscape. The class meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from January 23 to February 6. The fee is $90. If you have any questions about the classes call the college at 432- 5400. Station sparks imagination (Continued from page 2.) to put in their first three choices. Imagination Station will run on Wednesdays from 3 to 4:45 p.n. through April 18. Any questions may be directed to Mrs. McGovern at Pioneer Primary. Another upcoming Jahuary event at Pioneer is a voter regis- tration and ice cream social night which will be held on Monday, Jan- uary 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the in- termediate/middle school cafeteria. THIS EVENT IS sponsored by the Pioneer Citizens tbr Educa- tion and Pioneer Schools Founda- tion Committee. Those who attend the ice cream social will be eligible for a multi-drawing of many great prizes, including two tickets to a Mariners baseball game in the re- served section• For more inibrmation about this event please contact Vikki Omdahl at 426-0580. CASINO* RT- Page 6 - Sholton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, January 1 1,2007 Growth in Belfair gets new hearing The Mason County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, to consider revisions to the devel- opment regulations. At issue are development re- quirements and performance stan- dards in the Belfair Urban Growth Area and Binding Site Plan Re- quirements in the Belfair and Al- lyn areas. The hearing will be in the com- missioners' chambers at 411 North Fifth Street in downtown Shelton. Outages over (Continued from page 3.) Johns Prairie, Mountain View, Sanderson Field, Island Lake, Oak Park, Brockdale, McReavy Road, Highway 101 north, Simp- son waterfront, Angleside, down- town Shelton, the Northcliff area, Hillcrest, Cloquallum, a portion of the Shelton-Matlock Road, Capitol Hill and Arcadia. PUD 3 LINEMEN worked through Friday night and into Sat- urday afternoon to restore electric- ity to customers who lost power during Friday's windstorm. Debris and felled trees in the af- fected areas - Brockdale Road, Is- land Lake, Springfield Park, Oak Park, Jensen Road, Webb Hill, Old Olympic Highway, the Bloom- field Road area, Phillips Lake and the Matlock area - were the main causes of the outage. Wind gusts of more than 50 miles per hour were recorded at 10:30 Friday night at Sanderson Field. The wind was accompanied by heavy rain as the storm moved through Mason County overnight. In a related matter, Brockdale Road was closed between Wallace Kneeland Boulevard and Island Lake Road for about two hours Saturday morning to allow crews to removed fallen trees and repair downed powerlines. Bird's the word on reservation (Continued from page 3.) Jennifer Green of the Skokomish Department of Natural Resources said the National Audubon Soci- ety is organized to conserve and restore natural ecosystems while focusing oll birds, other wildlife and their habitats tbr the benefit of humanity and the Earth's bio- logical diversity. "The Audubon Society was es- tablished over 100 years ago," Green said. "They currently work with many local science programs, volunteer groups and conservation groups all over the globe. There are over 500 chapters around the United States." .,,; Green said people who partici- pate gain invaluable information about local birds and their habi- tats. For more information about this Saturday's tour, .call the Skokomish Department of Natu- ral Resources at 877-2110. WE CAN HELP keep YOUR DREAM afloat. Now thai your dream of owning your own boa/ha finally come true, lcl mc show you how State Farm boat insurance can help you make sure it slays that way. Ryan Davis Ins Agcy Inc Ryan Davis, Agent Shelton, WA 98584-5073 Bus: 360-426-2428 821 W Railroad Avenue LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR  STATE FARM IS TliERE•  Providing tnsararuc and Financial Servicc.s ,,'1[ !3Qn [+¢P ,ifliJ (:asua]ry (10Illpafly ,IaI3 fil[l'l I:p(l]l Irlsllf311gf! (',offlputN ]}fl)ll!illfjt(l!) ]1 P(Itiaff:, 1/;04 'lll(, ar,t) Hnrida Irp,;illi:lnt;e (Oll!pltRy /iltlCr I'i]'O[1, I:l What's New in 2007? Dr. Lyle Norton, D.C. Open Monday- Friday Massage Therapy Available • Call Now For Your Appointment • Take a step toward better health in 2007 2 ; 877-BACK (87 -2 25) 60 N. Lake Cushman Road • Suite 107 Hoodsport (next to the Hoodsport Post Office) HI SPECIALS OF THE At the intersection of Highway 101 108, just minutes away from Olympia and Shelton YOUR SKO STORE Made fresh at our own factory COMPLETE CIGAREE.., .11=20,%0, Reg. $21.95 + tax N0N0 BOX COMPLETE ROLL.YOUR-OWN tax One Pound Bag SURGEON GENERAL'S W,aJ:NIN6: Quilting noktng Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. MARLBORO OiIarettel ,65 +tax PREMIS CIGARETTES =1899 h CARTON + tax --NEW-- Walk-In Humidor GREAT SELECTION of Fine Cigars & Humidor Accessories ISLAND BLENDZ Little Cigars CIGAltS G1UAT GI]rs Try o111- own ISLAND BLENDZ Hand rolled-Fine cigars '| ]' ' RECEIVE PsR OALLON , il li GAS II DISCOUNT i ,l= ,i lhescld thi L'(q @)IL for )'mtr I"R El! KI"I' Chlb ('at(I (h.,J [.I ALL bl!TURE GAS PUR( }IASES ,It galmlt'he "II.adm g Posl LARGE SELECTION hVhILhBL HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-10 The Kamilche Trading Post operates under a compact with the State of Washington 'ae To Shop" [¢tD2ICTS DRIVE-THRU Sun-Thtws 7am-9pm Fn & Sat 7am-10pm I 360-426-5254 H; m I, By J Tk nity decid to u t in th, A by a the powe the t over} crac duce of th, ation a co Choil close, Were was ( Al, tioni] want is sa be a shou BI Indic Vlsag The not gen nit) tio and ele¢ be Con She I- for1 will the is will det( and dur: nat age, stu( Stir( !s ol lng at t Wee trar thai Got ho Sun day. him Was 28 nat lane Os nea] dew area his ( trees