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&TEEVO, YOU'RE TIIE GREATEST FRIEND, MY LOVE. l LOVE YOU -- YOUR DE&ERT FLOWER you're still my man of steel. JCisses and fIugs, -Wishbone John Hansen, left, receives the keys to the Sanderson Field Events Center and Commissioner Dick Taylor, right, while Commissioner Jay Hupp, center, looks Orgainzers with his wife, Rachel Hansen. Journal photos by Natalie Johnson Fairgrounds from Port of Shelton on. Hansen owns Northwest Event By NATALIE JOHNSON pared to sign a three-year lease for natali~Y.~.~masoncounty.com the fairgrounds property with North- west Event Organizers, but the lease was stalled in the midst of allegations After years of preparation, the of misconduct and gifting of public Port of Shelton Commission voted funds against Dobson. Tuesday to approve a lease with Dobson was later cleared of any Northwest Event Organizers for the wrongdoing by anindependent inves- Sanderson Field Events Center and tigaton. Fairgrounds. This year the lease got back on "It's been a drawn-out affair, but track, and the Hansens are excited I think we're finally there," said port about the challenge of not only put- Executive Director John Dobson. ting on the Mason Area Fair, but The lease allows Northwest Event numerous other events at the fair- Organizers, :o~ed by John and Ra- grounds. ...... chel Hansen, to lease the fairgrounds 'Wee had a meeting last night with property for $3,000 per month until the (Mason Area) Fair Board," Rachel Dec. 31, 2013. At that point, the Fed- Hansen said Tuesday. "I've already eral Aviation Administration (FAA) got a lot of volunteers." has ruled that the port must return In addition to regular events at the the land to airport use because of its location like OysterFest and the Ma- proximity to the runway, son Area Fair, Northwest Event Or- "It's been a longtime coming and a ganizers hope to put on at least four lot of hard work on your part," said additional events. port commission Chair Dick Taylor. Rachel Hansen hopes the first"self- Northwest Event Organizers hasmanaged" event at the fairgrounds run the Mason Area Fair since 2010, can come together by April, potential- when Mason County eliminated the ly for an Earth Day-themed festival. fair from its budget and quit its al- The Hansens also plan to improve most 50-year lease with the port. the RV area and stables at the fair- In spring 2011, the port was pre- ground. 2002 Cat Mini Excavator with thumb, Dayton Rd, area Feb. 6 $1,000 REWARD For arrest and conviction Please call the Mason County Sheriff, (360) 427-9670 Ext. 313 Port of Shelton Executive Director John Dobson brought a $3,000 per month lease for the Sanderson Field Events Center and Fairgrounds with Northwest Event Organizers on Tuesday. The port commission approved the lease. The card is nice... but he really wants a GROWLER lPalentine's Specials Sterling Silver Inside/Outside Hoops ~ ,,,, .... FINE JEWELRY & DESIGN She WantsJewelrg! Studs Sterlin! Diamond Heart Pendants 14K Diamond ~ Heart PendantSlnside/Outside 15% l 4K Diamond OFF .... Hoops ~ OPEN VaJentine's Saturday-February 11, lO a,m,. 3 p.m, 's Day Ferguson Flowers & Gifts We Delivery Order early to send your favorite lady flowers. Roses, Valentine Bouquets, Garden Planters, Gourmet Chocolates, Balloons, Plush Bears & More T~ 627 W. Railroad Ave, Shelton o 360-426-8502 c6"d %"er www.SheltonFlowers.com ........... ........ 325 ,n, 426-6143 Page A-2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, February 9, 2012