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Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 -Mason County Journal - Page A-.13 Central Mason, North Mason fire authority staff members field questions from pubfic By NATALIE JOHNSON natalie@masoncoun corn About 75 people attended a meet- ing Tuesday night in Belfair to learn more about a proposal to combine Cen- tral Mason Fire and EMS with the North Mason Regional Fire Authority (NMRFA). "We're just looking to get under- way with an exploratory process," said NMRFA Chief Beau Bakken. "We do the exact same thing ... yet we do it completely independently of each oth- er. Coming together, working together makes much more sense." Community members at the meet- ing were invited to ask questions of fire district staff and members of the two boards of commissioners present at the meeting, held at the North Ma- son School District administrative of- rices. "The intent is not to be exclusive, it's to be inclusive," said Central Mason board member Tommy Taylor. NMRFA board chairperson Kel- ley McIntosh said the two boards had not yet had formal discussions about whether to pursue the consolidation. She said Tuesday's meeting allowed board members to get input from dis- trict residents. The boards plan to create a steer- ing committee, made up of residents, board members, district staff, union representatives and other stakehold- ers, to advise the NMRFA and Cen- tral Mason boards as they move for- ward. Bakken said a previous fire district consolidation in North Mason led to better, more efficient fire and EMS ser- vice. In 2013, residents of Mason County Fire District 2 in Belfair, and Fire Dis- trict 8 in Tahuya, voted to combine the two districts into the NMRFA. "The results have far exceeded our expectations," Bakken said. NMRFA board member Shelby Blackwell said the process of creating the regional fire authority was fright- ening at first. "It was a learning process and we still learn from it every day," he said. If the boards from the NMRFA and Central Mason decide to move forward with the consolidation, Central Mason residents could vote to join the regional fire authority. McIntosh said the boards have not decided if they would pursue that op- tion. McIntosh said other small fire dis- tricts in the state and county are look- ing into consolidation with other dis- tricts to improve service. "I think we're seeing a corner being turned," she said. "Many of them are recognizing that there's a greater good in coming together." For more information about the plans, contact Central Mason Chief Tim McKern at tmckern@cmfe.org or Bakken at bbakken@northmasonrfa. com. -- Paid Advertising Section -- Continued from page A-12 prevent bacteria from turning into plaque buildup. The Ameri- can Dental Association recommends flossing at least once per day. It is far better to floss once a day and do a thorough job rather than several times a day and miss areas of the mouth by doing it quickly. Children should be urged to floss regularly in addition to brushing. However, flossing can be cumbersome for youngsters who have yet to develop the dexterity needed to manipulate dental floss. There are many products available and techniques that can be used to assist children with cleaning between their teeth. The following are some flossing tips for kids. • Begin the introduction to floss early. The younger children are introduced to floss, the more likely they are to embrace flossing as part of their oral hygiene routine. • Show visual proof of the benefits of flossing. Oftentimes, children are more likely to respond to something they can see. Show pictures of dental decay and what occurs when proper oral hygiene is not followed. This may help make the concept of flossing more attractive. 120 East "1" Street I Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-0306 Free OrthOdontic Consultation that every child should have at age 7 years. Call now or visit our web page to schedule an appointment. 1 415 Harrison Olympia Office Avenue NW, Suite 202, Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 786-1600 Robe L. Perlot DMD, MS Katherine J. Ketcher, DMD TWO you should never allow your infant or toddler to fall a sleep with a bottle or sippy cup containing milk, formula or sweetened liquids? -- The American Dental Association Call or come in today to find out more about how to start your children on a lifelong regimen of dental health. ["-FREE Dental'- Sealants & I spor Mouth I Guards for Kids ,..During Februaff_. Stephen K. Edwards, DMD LOCATIONS TO SERVE ALL OF YOUR NEEDS: DENTAL (360) 861-8318 /410 West Main Street, Elma WA 98541 www.ElmaFamilyDental.com ,C IJDENTAI. CENTER (360) 426-8401 / 360.GO.BRUSH (462-7874) www.SheltonDentalCenter.com 1829 Jefferson Street • Shelton WA, 98584