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I Journey Continued from page A-1 to pull tribal people together in a po manner," George said Orgainzers said they are hoping completely sustainable and green ever of waste. "This is our mother Earth, we we ~itive for a t free nt to take care of it and be sustainable," Grover said. There are still more than six months until the canoe journey, and there is much work left to be done. Coordinators of the event are looking for volunteers, Squaxin Tribal members or not, to help get the event ready. "People are really getting into supporting the journey and the hosting," Meisner said. Education Continued from page A-1 Churchill and others agreed that without solving the state's revenue problem, children would still be affect- ed by looming cuts to other government services. "If legislators make a new effort to protect educa- tion funding, but don't do anything about revenue, that affects health services to kids in poverty and other vulnerable people," said Da- vid Peterson, superintendent with the North Mason School District. "People who don't In the live in these systems or who lost $~ are more focused on taxes Washi than they are on services, it's hard to communicate to them ruled what services have been cut eduea and what that means to their neighbor." do mor( The legislature is consider- neer Sc ing ways to increase revenue sorbed 1 for education, but it may not its resel be enough, said state Rep. relied h, Kathy Haigh, whose 35th "I tb: legislative district covers all time ha of Mason County. manag~ "I think we all know that the state has been struggling to find dollars," Haigh said, noting that to fund education at the level the courts are asking could mean about $2 billion to $3 billion more than the state currently funds, plement "That's a lot of money, and special $100,000 here or a $1 mil- those t] lion there isn't going to get us under-fi near where we need to be to One fund students." conceru~ One proposal on the table tors will is to change the way local funds, J school districts operate lev- state a] ies -- instead of having each poor sct school district collect their up for own levies, under a proposal districts by Rep. Ross Hunter, the raising state would levy one property to supp( tax and then fimnel the dol- '~vVe r lars back to each school dis- lion froz trict, equalizs "Some districts, like us, "It's difl would see our tax rate go here. Ir down," Peterson said. "Oth- levy pel Journal file photo last three years, Hood Canal School has 50,000 through state budget cuts. The agton State Supreme Court recently that the state does not fully fund basic tion. with less staff; Pie- our teachers and this is the aool District has ab- time we usually put forth our auch of the cuts into calendar to plan for next year ~¢es and Shelton has ... it's pressure on the system .~avily on levies, and we can absorb it for now, nk this district over but we're hoping it's not the s done a good job of trend." lg things, but there Churchill and others ex- hasn't I~een any extras be-. pressed relief that the Su- ing prodded that you would preme Court chose to retain normall~ be expected from jurisdiction over the legisla- levy fun~ts, said Massie, who ture, meaning that the courts joined tt~e Shelton School Dis- plan to monitor the state's trict laqt July. "Levy funds progress in funding educa- are always used now to sup- tion. transportation and "They'll be kind of the education becausewatchdog on the process, and dngs are constantly I'm really excited about that reded by the state." because I think it will mean of Massie's biggest change in the long-term," said is whether legisla- Marty Brewer, superinten- cut levy equalization dent with Pioneer School Dis- .e. monies that the trict. 'TCithout that retain- locates to property- ing of jurisdiction, we might ool districts to make muddle along like we have." the fact that those The legislature has until have a harder time 2018 to implement the educa- the funds necessary tional reforms that the courts rt education, suggest, which still leaves a tceiveabout$1:5mil- ger/dration of kids affected by 1 the state from levy recent and likely'forthcoming tion," Massie said. cuts. icult to raise money "We have our work cut out Bellevue, they can for us," Haigh said. "I hope the mies on a dollar ... public will support us to find ors, like Seattle, would go up in any c ... it affects every community tinues tq differently. Currently, the I don't 1 state does not tell us how to come fr( spend the money except in nothing broad ways. We would ab-easy." solutely prefer that if the Poter proposal moved forward, the an unce: decisions be left to the school tricts in board." out the., Throughout all of Mason "Cale County, cuts to public school said Cb education have been feltHood C~ acutely --North Mason has in the l~ cut $2.7 million in the last state c~ five years, affecting staff and ing to h supplies; Hood Canal has had school d: to consolidate its bussing and ing to ~se, the funding con- some dollars to shift around be eroded away and that doesn't hurt the vulner- mow where it would able people, kick people out m next. Now, there's of jails or not help our local left that's going to be government. Our kids come from communities and those tial cuts also create communities need to be safe ~ainty for school dis- and their parents need jobs." terms of how to plan The state needs to find that chool year. balance, Haigh said, and it ldar's a big thing," doesn't mean that public edu- urchill, adding that cation gets all of the funding. nal has lost $350,000 "We've got to find more tst three years from efficiencies and we're going ts. "If we were go- to have to have an honest ave to eliminate five conversation with the public ~ys, then we were go- about increasing some tax ave to bargain with dollars," she said. Mason County Transportation A left and MTA General Manager Tuesday on a plan to buy two Purchase Continued from page A-1 soil samples from the two lots that cost about $10,000. Ring Erickson suggested acceptin~ sale contingent on a positive environm, Journal photo by Natalie Johnson lthority (MTA) Attorney Robert Johnson, ;rad Patterson briefed the MTA board cels of land in downtown Shelton. ould the ~ntal assessment. The board voted unanimously in favor of that option. "It could be a nice cornerstone for some redevelopment of Railroad Avenue," Ring Erickson said. If the sale is completed, the MTA plans to use the property in conjunction with its Transit Community Center in the future. Wake up aHealt Smile (360) William J. Busacca, DDS, PS 1525 Olympic Hwy. North, Shclton, WA 98584 r SHELTONMASONCOUNTY Member Dentistry--if you're fearful, busy, suffer from TMJ pain or have sensitive gag reflex • Your comfort is our first concern • Friendly caring team . Micro dentistry . Beautiful cosmetic techniques to fix chips, spaces and stains . Tooth whitening • Computer-generated smile enhancements . New patients always welcome. Now a PREFERRED PROVIDER for ~ Washington Dental Service/Delta dental plans www.MySheltonDentist.com NEW YEAR! Pictured: Jason Banks, Dan Moldenhauer and Noel Longan, owner. AUTOMOTIVE 2033 Olympic Highway North • Shelto~ 426-1467 • Goldsborough Creek Apartments is accepting wait list applications for seniors ages 62 and better. HUD subsidized, controlled access, garden setting, minutes from downtown shopping. Non-Smoking Property. 23 1-Br. and one 2-Br. 303 S 7th St., (306) 426-3903 HELP WANTED Position Opening for- Timber Cruising Forester POSITION PURPOSE: Plan and implement all field aspects of timber cruising for the purpose of land/timber acquisition/disposition, pre-harvest/ forest inventory evaluation and check cruising. Assess and provide land and timber appraisal support. Maintain, support and enhancement of NW Timberlands cruise program software and cruising manual. Provide operational backup support for log flow projections and customer allocation, contract timber cruiser administration and timber taxes. This position has opportunity for growth in forest inventory, timber appraisal, harvest planning and GIS which would lend itself to a tiered/progressive position. As the incumbent develops technical, managerial and operational skills and experience, adjustment in grade should be a consideration. HOW TO APPLY SEND EMAIL FOR DETAILED POSITION DESCRIPTION. Work Location: Shelton, WA. Benefits include: Bonus, Medical, 401k, Vacation and Holiday and Sick pay. Qualified individuals can request an application packet by emailing thenderson@ greendiamond.com. Applications will also be available at Mason County WorkSource, 2505 Olympic Hwy - Suite 420, Shelton, WA 98584. Closing is February 3, 2012. Anticipated start date early March 5, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. We participate in the E-Verify Program. 17374 Find it in the classifieds 1[~ Shelton~Mason County 1~: ~eraa~ Call'or email by Monday at 5pm classifieds@masoncounty.com 426-4412 HELP WANTED Heavy Duty Mechanic - "Mechanic A" Two Positions IMMEDIATE openings for swing shift, heavy-duty equipment mechanic at Green Diamond Resource Company in Shelton, WA. Requirements: Position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of logging and construction equipment. Equipment ranges in size from pickup trucks to swing yarders. Repair work is performed at the shop or on-site in the woods regardless of weather conditions. Experience or training required: Minimum 5 years "hands on" experience, High School diploma or equivalent. (Trade School helpful - may be substituted for experience.) Essential Job Functions: 1) Understand and perform repairs on diesel engines, hydraulic, brake, air & electrical systems and drive trains, 2) Must be able to use gas and arc welding equipment, 3) Must have the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision, 4) Wear all required safety equipment and comply with all safety rules and regulations and 5) Must possess valid Washington State Driver's license with an "A or B" CDL. Rate of pay: $21.75/hour plus Shift Differential $0.59, plus good benefits, vacation pay and incentive bonus. Qualified individuals can request an application packet by calling (360) 427-4730, or e-mail thenderson@greendiamond.com. Applications will also be available at Mason County WorkSource, 2505 Olympic Hwy., Suite 420, Shelton, WA 98584. Closing date is February 1, 2012 with anticipated hire date the week of February 13, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer. DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT. We participate in the E-Verify Program. 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