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00ea000000__ders " 00ournai:
It's a real abortion
litor, The Journal:
the February 8 Journal the
hear the Highway 101/108
rcsurfaced. Over the
we have seen several ar-
ia which the Taylor Towne
Association complained
the eflbct on them, depend-
where the Lynch Road con-
is located.
took the time to look at the
engineer's map showing
option. As a retired
Department of Transporta-
I would call it a real
It is too close to the 101
and there is no room
traffic to stack up. The sight
- is very bad, with traffic on
coming from the east
the hill. When you design a
like this, you must look to
Thirty-five years in the
what kind of a mess will
be?
matter where the connec-
t Is located, people won't use it
the Highway 101 median
is removed. Of course
Won't happen until we see a
ore fiital accidents. After
last fatality this grade cross-
Was modified to its current
At that time we
Promised a southbound ac-
lane in the median. We
it yet.
mistake by the Depart-
of Transportation was when
built the ('ole Road inter-
35 years ago. They owned
y but refused to
the northbound on-ramp. We
the reason was, we are
a /bur-lane freeway and
it to two lanes. They
would become "con-
and get in the wrong lane.
are going to build that
p in a couple of
fact is we had to put up
with the cross traffic for 35 years.
We saw many accidents and at
least one fatality.
To improve the 101/Lynch Road
intersection, DOT should build a
northbound on-taper that is stan-
dard design, instead of cars at a
dead stop turning into 50-mile-
per-hour traffic. There should be
a quarter-mile-long on-taper. On
the west side, access to 101 should
be eliminated. Traffic can use the
old highway down to the 101/108
interchange.
The county and state agencies
are using our tax dollars to build
these proposed improvements. We
want the BEST design possible.
One that will handle the traffic
35 years from now. If they cave
in to the business community and
build something that will have to
be modified in 10 years, then we
lose again.
Getting back to Lynch Road
problems, I think the median
crossing must be removed. It is
only one and a half miles south to
a perfectly safe interchange. When
we travel on fi, eeways, we use the
overpasses and double back to get
to our destination. It's no different
in this case, and people will adapt
very quickly.
As for the business communi-
ty, I think they are worried over
nothing. If they have a good prod-
uct and good service, customers
will find them. In my opinion the
bottom line should be PUBLIC
SAFETY, not profit for the busi-
ness community.
One thing the business com-
munity and Lynch Road residents
need to keep in mind is, this inter-
section affects EVERYONE who
travels north or south of that area,
not just their local drivers. And,
taxes collected statewide will go to
pay for this project.
David Johnson
Shelton
00rLion road hazard
li..r, Th:.Jo, urnadl:uyandi n
fllll Gates ]s a goo . g
-Y eyes can really do no harm
II! " the little squiggle left in
!";ai 106 where he is work-
. "s private road is now a
rd. . . .
th e white line zs worn off and
’leiggle is dangerous m m-
eat weather such as fog.
Several near misses have hap-
pened.
If the highway is returned to
the original course, the inconve-
nience to his contractors can not
be much. A word to Bill or the
person responsible for the work
would be appreciated.
Ray T. Hanson
Union
'priorities
The Journal:
now
Uffer the consequence of a
District delega-
of a minority voice.
and priorities of the
Party (read that
are the basis on
will be spent.
what is one of the most
Lag, first order of busi-
the Democratic legis-
the Democratic gover-
addressing homelessness,
funding, affordable
care, transportation bot-
education or funding of
No. House Bill 1279,
hing the poet laureate
Leader Lynn
tuiam) has made
'ablishment of a permanent
poet laureate with
annual stipend a priori-
ling to the Aberdeen Dai-
article of January 31,
the Hoquiam Democrat's
.ttempt in recent years to
measure approved by the
.. The measure has
a tepid response in the
that was when the legis-
Was facing a budget crisis,
stressed. 'Back in 2002,
people treated the poet laureate
as frivolity,' Kessler said. But now
the time is right, the lawmaker
said, noting the powerful effect
art and poetry in general had on
people in the wake of the 9/11 ter-
rorist attacks..."
I have no problem with a state
poet laureate. I am opposed to
spending additional taxpayer
money on arts in Washington
State; funding for the position
should be derived from the cur-
rent Washington State Arts Com-
mission funds. According to the
Arts Commission 2004 annual re-
port (the most recent available on
the Web), the state general fund
(read that your taxes) appropri-
ated $2.2 million to the Arts Com-
mission, and grants awarded to
organizations and artists totaled
$1.1 million.
This legislation has passed the
state House, with both 35th Dis-
trict representatives Eickmeyer
and Haigh voting for it. It is now
in the Senate for consideration. I
expect it's a "done deal."
The hungry and unemployed
of the 35th District should be en-
couraged to apply for.the poet lau-
reate position.
Mary Jean Hrbacek
Shelton
f
sidents"
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FRUIT TREES
Apple
Pear
Plum
Cherry
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6-way espeliered Apple
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' x
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and blooming,
beautiful colors " ,,,,;
18 per flat
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' Snap on lid
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Everbearing I\\;F-'.,"t _
10:r spring crop '1
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No eaches
Originall
Outstanding
2 pair
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Proteds roses, 1 "
fruit trees, and
ornamental
shrubs
Controls
powdery
mildew,
rust and
apple scabs
1 pint
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shovel and
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Shovel 48"
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* Bow rake,
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Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5
00ea000000__ders " 00ournai:
It's a real abortion
litor, The Journal:
the February 8 Journal the
hear the Highway 101/108
rcsurfaced. Over the
we have seen several ar-
ia which the Taylor Towne
Association complained
the eflbct on them, depend-
where the Lynch Road con-
is located.
took the time to look at the
engineer's map showing
option. As a retired
Department of Transporta-
I would call it a real
It is too close to the 101
and there is no room
traffic to stack up. The sight
- is very bad, with traffic on
coming from the east
the hill. When you design a
like this, you must look to
Thirty-five years in the
what kind of a mess will
be?
matter where the connec-
t Is located, people won't use it
the Highway 101 median
is removed. Of course
Won't happen until we see a
ore fiital accidents. After
last fatality this grade cross-
Was modified to its current
At that time we
Promised a southbound ac-
lane in the median. We
it yet.
mistake by the Depart-
of Transportation was when
built the ('ole Road inter-
35 years ago. They owned
y but refused to
the northbound on-ramp. We
the reason was, we are
a /bur-lane freeway and
it to two lanes. They
would become "con-
and get in the wrong lane.
are going to build that
p in a couple of
fact is we had to put up
with the cross traffic for 35 years.
We saw many accidents and at
least one fatality.
To improve the 101/Lynch Road
intersection, DOT should build a
northbound on-taper that is stan-
dard design, instead of cars at a
dead stop turning into 50-mile-
per-hour traffic. There should be
a quarter-mile-long on-taper. On
the west side, access to 101 should
be eliminated. Traffic can use the
old highway down to the 101/108
interchange.
The county and state agencies
are using our tax dollars to build
these proposed improvements. We
want the BEST design possible.
One that will handle the traffic
35 years from now. If they cave
in to the business community and
build something that will have to
be modified in 10 years, then we
lose again.
Getting back to Lynch Road
problems, I think the median
crossing must be removed. It is
only one and a half miles south to
a perfectly safe interchange. When
we travel on fi, eeways, we use the
overpasses and double back to get
to our destination. It's no different
in this case, and people will adapt
very quickly.
As for the business communi-
ty, I think they are worried over
nothing. If they have a good prod-
uct and good service, customers
will find them. In my opinion the
bottom line should be PUBLIC
SAFETY, not profit for the busi-
ness community.
One thing the business com-
munity and Lynch Road residents
need to keep in mind is, this inter-
section affects EVERYONE who
travels north or south of that area,
not just their local drivers. And,
taxes collected statewide will go to
pay for this project.
David Johnson
Shelton
00rLion road hazard
li..r, Th:.Jo, urnadl:uyandi n
fllll Gates ]s a goo . g
-Y eyes can really do no harm
II! " the little squiggle left in
!";ai 106 where he is work-
. "s private road is now a
rd. . . .
th e white line zs worn off and
’leiggle is dangerous m m-
eat weather such as fog.
Several near misses have hap-
pened.
If the highway is returned to
the original course, the inconve-
nience to his contractors can not
be much. A word to Bill or the
person responsible for the work
would be appreciated.
Ray T. Hanson
Union
'priorities
The Journal:
now
Uffer the consequence of a
District delega-
of a minority voice.
and priorities of the
Party (read that
are the basis on
will be spent.
what is one of the most
Lag, first order of busi-
the Democratic legis-
the Democratic gover-
addressing homelessness,
funding, affordable
care, transportation bot-
education or funding of
No. House Bill 1279,
hing the poet laureate
Leader Lynn
tuiam) has made
'ablishment of a permanent
poet laureate with
annual stipend a priori-
ling to the Aberdeen Dai-
article of January 31,
the Hoquiam Democrat's
.ttempt in recent years to
measure approved by the
.. The measure has
a tepid response in the
that was when the legis-
Was facing a budget crisis,
stressed. 'Back in 2002,
people treated the poet laureate
as frivolity,' Kessler said. But now
the time is right, the lawmaker
said, noting the powerful effect
art and poetry in general had on
people in the wake of the 9/11 ter-
rorist attacks..."
I have no problem with a state
poet laureate. I am opposed to
spending additional taxpayer
money on arts in Washington
State; funding for the position
should be derived from the cur-
rent Washington State Arts Com-
mission funds. According to the
Arts Commission 2004 annual re-
port (the most recent available on
the Web), the state general fund
(read that your taxes) appropri-
ated $2.2 million to the Arts Com-
mission, and grants awarded to
organizations and artists totaled
$1.1 million.
This legislation has passed the
state House, with both 35th Dis-
trict representatives Eickmeyer
and Haigh voting for it. It is now
in the Senate for consideration. I
expect it's a "done deal."
The hungry and unemployed
of the 35th District should be en-
couraged to apply for.the poet lau-
reate position.
Mary Jean Hrbacek
Shelton
f
sidents"
y Sale
Continu ...
r BARE ROOT
ROSES
Jrkins"
Naturally the besl {or
over 125 years
Easy to plant -
eat success!
I the newest
rose varieties i
are available
BARE ROOT r PRIMROSES
FRUIT TREES
Apple
Pear
Plum
Cherry
4-way combos
6-way espeliered Apple
00Half Price00
' x
4-inch budded
and blooming,
beautiful colors " ,,,,;
18 per flat
GLADIOLUS TRASH CAN STRAWBERRY
BULBS PLANTS
4/1.00
,IcE
Red, Black, Green
32 gal, Heavy duty
' Snap on lid
Crack & dent resistant
/1314.1, ]1 62, 1o2
,.Half Price.,
25 per bunch '."-
Everbearing I\\;F-'.,"t _
10:r spring crop '1
OSS CONTROL
GRANULES
5,000 sq. ft.
bag
7027295
Moss Comml
Granules
:,K- -'= : F:;" "
VEGETABLE FTURF BUILDER
SEED PACKETS
Choose from Ed Hume, Lilly Miller
or our exclusive new regional Lake
Valley line with all the old tested
varieties
00Half Price.,
015151
f
COTTAGE
STONE
Full pallets only
: 112 pieces per pallet /
Cash-n-carry
U-haul
J
pallet/
129.99
WITH MOSS CONTROL
Coverage
5,000 sq ft .;..,,
74712 ,, ,
.................. I iii
#1 RAILROAD
TIES J
6x6 RT I
Full units only
No eoches
: Forklift loading j..1.J/. "
f2X4XS" STD & BTR
LUMBER
208 piece
Full units only
Forklift load
No eaches
Originall
Outstanding
2 pair
DORMANT
SPRAY
Proteds roses, 1 "
fruit trees, and
ornamental
shrubs
Controls
powdery
mildew,
rust and
apple scabs
1 pint
7111461
SHOVEL AND
RAKE
Your choice
round or
square point
shovel and
rake
Shovel 48"
long fiberglass
handle
* Bow rake,
forged head,
60" fiberglass
t
AJCHareiware
First & Mill, Shelton
428-4373 or 4:)6-2411
Monday-Saturday 7:30-6
Sunday 8:30-5
GIANT '
DESTROYER
73792
BYPASS
LOPPEI
1-1/2"
diameter cut
Fiberglass
handles
7094402
29.99
I
Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5