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HtGHSCHOOLSPOTL GHT cout looks to explore By DEAN SIEMON his major between the medi- cal field and veterinary sci- Shelton High School se- nior, Kyrk Taylor, has admit- ence. "Because I'm interested in ted to changing his mind on his career choice after gradu- science and I really want to ation, help people," Taylor said. The Shelton senior said he "The future is open," Tay- has interest in pursuing mu- lor said. "I want to keep ex- sic as a minor study. ploring." Taylor plays the trumpet Taylor has been accepted to attend Brigham Young and piano but also sings in University, located in Rex- choirs. He has been selected burg, Idaho. to an all-state choir during Taylor said he has nar- his sophomore year, as well rowed down his choices for as an all-Northwest choir in the seventhandeighthgrade, see himself in the bigger with the boy scouts "my "I've come to a decision BYU campus in Prove, Utah. whole life" and in the Eagle that music is entertaining "I like the smaller cam- Scouts since the age of 16. but so many people want to pus," Taylor said. "It's a little Taylor used his senior do it," Taylor said. more simmered down." project to work with the Ea- In addition, Taylor said His preference for a small gle Scouts on placing new the traveling lifestyle of a town atmosphere was de- guide posts and maps along musician is not appealing to veloped not only in his high the Huff n' Puff walking/jog- him. school years in Shelton, but ging trail in Shelton, across "I want to support the fam- growing up in Wyoming from the street from the high ily and not move from place third to eighth grades, school. to place," he said. Outside of SHS, Taylor "It has helped me be a But Taylor said he has said he is involved with his leader," Taylor said. enjoyed using his talents religion, a member of the While he is excited to go on stage and is comfortable Church of Jesus Christ for out and explore the world performing in front of large Latter Day Saints. outside of Mason County, crowds. "I attend church seminary, Taylor said he will miss the "Stage fright, everyone getting up at 5 a.m., then I social aspect of life in Shel- has it, but I'm sort of used to go to church on Sunday and ton. it," Taylor said. then I have an activity on "I'll miss my friendships," Taylor said he chose BYU- Wednesday," Taylor said. Taylor said. "I'll miss some of Idaho because he could not Taylor has been involved the teachers on campus." Kyrk Taylor Olympic College Shelton to host financial aid seminar Olympic College Shelton is hosting a Fi- nancial Aid Seminar for those who are tl;dnk- ing about going to college but wondering how to pay for it. Prospective college students, in- cluding high school juniors, seniors, and their parents or guardians, are invited to attend a Financial Aid Seminar at Olympic College Shelton, Tuesday Jan. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Gateway Christian Fellowship plans parenting series Gateway Christian Church's Young Adult's Ministry is going to be hosting a valuable series of parenting classes based on the book, '%'alue-Packed Parenting: Raising Rock-Solid Children in a Pleasure-Driven World" by Dr. Kevin Leman. It is beneficial to all parents of kids from birth to eighteen. Foster Parents and S.T.A.R.S. (State Training and Registry Sys- tem) can get 10 and a half hours to count to- wards their continuing education. Over the course of the seven-part, seven- week video series there are entertaining and inspiring lessons to encourage parents. The .classes will be held on Fridays, run- ning from January 28 to March 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Gate- way Christian Fellowship, located at 405 South Seventh Street in Shelton. It is open to parents with kids from birth to eighteen. The cost is $15 per person or $25 for a couple, one workbook per person is in- cluded in this price. S.T.A.R.S. participants will need to pay $5 per class for their hours certification certificate. For more information about the classes or to register call the church office at 426- 2758 or send an email to Generation@Gate- wayCF.com. Budget cuts hurt dental clinic The Mason Community Dental Clinic completed its second full year of services in 2010. The Clinic serves Mason County's low- income uninsured and underserved popula- tions. The recent state budget cuts have had a significant impact on the Dental Clinic's operations. As part of the cuts to the state Community Health Clinics, the state cut a $40,000 per year contract which subsidized the 'Tooth-ache Clinic' program. The Dental Coalition Board is actively pursuing other funding opportunities. For 2011, the Community Dental Clinic received a $2,500 grant from the Commu- nity Foundation of South Puget Sound to help support the program. Until new fund- ing streams are secured, the Clinic is forced to increase their fee schedule for the Tooth- ache Clinic.' At the end of 2010, the state Medicaid program also cut its dental services to Med- icaid-eligible adults, except for those in de- velopmental disabilities program. In 2010, the Community Dental Clinic served 393 Medicaid-eligible adults. The state Medicaid program will still continue to support emer- gency dental services for this population. As of January 2011, Medicaid-eligible adults ex- periencing dental emergencies will be seen through the 'Tooth-ache Clinic.' In addition, in 2010 the Clinic served 315 Medicaid-eligible children. Since Medicaid is a federally funded program, dental services for Medicaid-eligible children have been unaffected by state budget challenges. The Clinic continues to accept new Medicaid chil- dren, and is now participating in the ABCD program, a program that targets oral health for children one to five years. Mason Conservation District plans election The Mason Conservation District will be conducting an election for one Board position on February 26, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the district office for the position currently held by incumbent Adam James. In addition, interested parties can submit an application for one board position appoint- ed by the Washington State Conservation Commission. The Mason Conservation District is gov- erned by a volunteer Board. Three of these board members are elected in a public elec- tion held in conjunction with our annual na- tive plant sale. Two members are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Com- mission. Additional information can be obtained by contacting John Bolender by phone at (360) 427-9436, extension 21 or email at jbolender@masoncd.org. Mason County to have special election The February 8, 2011 Special Election in- cludes the following districts: Fire Protection District No. 3, Fire Protection District No. 9, Southside School District No. 42, Shelton School District No. 309, and Pioneer School District No. 402. All voter registration applications, trans- fers from another county, and changes of ad- dress within Mason County, submitted by mail or online, must be postmarked by Mon- day, Jan. 10, 2011 or may be delivered to the Mason County Auditor's Office no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, to be eligible for the February 8 Special Election. Persons not already registered in Wash- ington State may register in-person no later than Monday, Jan. 31 at the Mason County Auditor's Office, 411 N Fifth Street, Shelton, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Auditor's Office is closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. If you have any questions, or would like any assistance to register to vote, you may contact the elections department at 360-427- 9670 ext. 470. Sportsman's Association offers training ' The Mason County Sportsman's Associa- tion (MCSA) is pleased to offer two highly an- ticipated training opportunities to its mem- bers and to the general public. The first course is a NRA approved First Steps Pistol Course, which will be on Febru- ary 5, at 10 a.m. at the MCSA Indoor Range located in the Shelton Airport Industrial Park. In this 4-hour course participants will learn the basics of firearm handling and shooting safety. The second course is a NRA approved Home Firearm Safety class. This class will be presented on Sunday, March 20th at 10 a.m. The location is the indoor range address listed above. In this four-hour non-shooting course you will learn the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe han- dling and storage of firearms and ammuni- tion in the home. If you would like more information about this topic, contact Jim Baird at 360-877-9308 or captj amesbaird@hcc.net. International Girl Youth Development Systems come to Shelton The International Girl Mason County Pageant will take place at The Little Creek Casino on Saturday, Feb. 26, with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. Audience entry is $5 at the door for ages five and up or bring five items to be donated to Saints Pantry and Kit- ten Rescue. For more information you can visit the national website: www.internationalgirlpag- eant.com or email mcpageant@aol.com.o There will also be an informational session and pre-registration at the Shelton Timber- land Regional Library on January 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on February 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. THE WAY WE WERE: 1920s :.,-," . ~ -_ .' .. Camp 5 was located east of Schaefer Creek just a few miles Grisdale. It operated from Ipoo until the 192o's. 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