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Page 12 — Shelton-Mason County Journal — Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 Foothills off-leash dog park could open as early as spring lay Kirk Boxleilner kbox/eitner@masoncounty. com The Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park spoke to the Shelton—Mason County Journal about what lies ahead for the nonprofit group in the wake of its recent progress. Bill Long, treasurer for the group, said the group’s efforts to create an off-leash dog park in Mason County yielded the signing of an agreement by members of the Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park, a 501(c)(3) orga- nization, and Mason County to pro- vide such a dog park at the county’s current Foothills Park, at 241 Foot- hills Park Road near Hoodsport. The Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park agreed to provide $9,235 to aug- ment Mason County’s funding to com— plete the dog park’s fencing, for which Patriot Fencing has been awarded the bid. * Long said his group is responsible for continuing to monitor the park, and providing, waste bags and any other amenities it might require. With the group; set to provide four doggy waste stations,bLong expected they would likely spend between $400 to $800 per year on doggy waste bags alone, depending on the number of visitors to the dog park. “The park will not be monitored full time,” Long said. “However, our vol- unteers will be on site daily for several hours, checking for waste, restocking waste bags and answering questions from visitors. We’ll track our volun- teer hours when the park opens, but I’m anticipating approximately 40 man-hours per week.” Long said the group has committed Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park Treasurer Bill Long, Mason County Parks and Trails Department Manager John Taylor, Friends of Lake Cush- man Dog Park President Bev Showacy and Secretary Julie Manley sign an agreement between the nonprofit and the county for an off-leash dog park at Foothills County Park. Courtesy photo to providing benches, shelter areas, water stations and possibly exercise equipment. In addition to playing “an active role in the planning and advocacy of the park’s future,” Long described his group’s responsibilities as “ini- tiating and coordinating” volunteer projects and activities, and raising money for not only park projects and activities, but also its maintenance and improvements. “We are the first organization to Ms gwmteri Kitten Rescue We have many sweet and loving adult and young cats available for adoption, ready to bring love and joy into your life! indoor only and a warm lap to sit on are ours and the kitties‘ only request. Ms. Winter is an outgoing and sweet Miss who will fully explore any space into which - she is placed: She can be held and will let you pet her whenever you seek her out. Ms. Winter dues not like other cats and we are unsure about dogs. She would do better as an only pet. For more information, please go to our website at or call us at ‘(360) 427-3167. We have created a ’43 / low—stress, healthy - pact” environment 3 g with soft lighting, sign an agreement with the newly adopted ‘Friends of Mason County Parks and Trails Program’ that was approved by the Mason County com- missioners,” Long said. “All three commissioners have been instrumen- tal in approving the program, which is designed to partner with commu- nity groups like ours, to provide sup- port and volunteers to help improve the parks and trails within Mason County.” v Long thanked the community for its support, and Mason County Parks and Trails Department, headed by John Taylor. ' “It has been a long time coming, but , we have finally sutceeded,” Long said. The group’s plans for a grand Open— ing and other events to help provide funding for the park are awaiting a construction timeline and the comple- tion of the dog park’s fencing. Long is hoping for a grand opening in February or March, to be followed ‘ by a summer event, with “doggy ac- tivities” and contests, and a winter event, with “Santa Paws” pictures, with other events eventually sched- uled for the rest of the year. “We are open to any new ideas or events that members of the commu— nity may want to add,” said 'Long, who placed the group’s current member- ship at 59 families, with 14 new mem- bers and supporters added in 2022, which also saw total donations of $1,950. “Our membership has grown over the last, year, with many signif— icant donations, which allowed us to provide the needed funding for the existing fencing. We anticipate more volunteers joining with us to enhance the park.” V The Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park’s annual memberships, are $10 per family. Donations and member- ship fees can be sent to: Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park PO. Box 851 ‘ Hoodsport, WA 98548-0851 The Facebook page “Lake Cushman Dog Park” provides the public with in- formation on the progress of the park, and the group’s email is lakecushman- dogpark@outlook.com. 5n ” ei‘v odee music, a regular ' exercise program , and frequent, individualized attention. We treat every pet with affection, respect, and kindness. (360) 426-3052“ .. 360—426-1388 707 SOUTH FIRST [STREET SHELTONATHLETICCLUB.COM ’ 270 SE Spring Place Shelton, Washington 98584 E—mail: sylvan@hctc.com