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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
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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
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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