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’00ournal: needs of school firsthand Journal: live in the Pioneer School having moved here after five years ago. We at- the open house at Pioneer on February 13 in order to the facility and receive infor- rning the needed im- ;hat will be addressed the upcoming levy. retired people, we are con- about the effects of an- school levy on our taxes We saw firsthand the needs of the school. Every building, whether it's a business, school or private home, needs to be updated and refurbished now and then to keep it in good operating condition. We can tell you, folks, this one is overdue! When our family was young and growing, we depended on school levies and the cooperation of young and old alike to help pay for them. We feel we need to now return the favor to this up and coming gen- eration. The classroom space is crowd- ed at Pioneer. The bathroom and washing facilities are in great need of upgrading. The new levy would also provide the needed separa- tion of the upper classes from the younger students, and in.general, a much safer and secure environ- ment for everyone. Don't just take our word for it. Go see for yourselves. The super- intendent, Dan Winter, one of the board members or a staff member would be happy to take you on a tour such as we had. Safe schools and a good educa- tion are the responsibility of all. Gary and Barbara Nutt Pickering is under attack The Journal: representatives and Eickmeyer, want to do with the initiative process. is a CON- tool of citizens. legislature messes with process, they are with our state Constitu- Sad our liberty. there are four bills islature that will gut the process. Our legislators the rules to make the pyocess almost impos- work, but they will NOT any of these changes back Voters for approval, as re- by the Constitution. 2004, Washington citizens strong performance-au- that Democrat Brian our state auditor, calls success. It was sup- on by the citizens including a major- r citizens. islative law was a wa- version that would very little help, according from Sonntag. Our leg- are too gutless to sponsor government reform for two (1) They get much cam- paign money from the unions, and the state employees union did not want strong perfbrmance audits. (2) Their Democratic leaders in Se- attle told them to vote that way. Newspapers all over the state, including The Seattle Times and TheNews Tribune in Tacoma, have editorialized AGAINST these dra- conian measures against our state Constitution. In addition, the Evergreen Freedom Foundation (EFF) is tak- ing the Washington Education Association (WEA) to task over the mishandling of member union dues. The WEA is a union thug against noncompliant union mem- bers. This case is currently sitting in the U.S. Supreme Court await- ing a decision. In the meantime, our legislators are considering a back-door approach to thwart the expected court outcome. The headline of the Tribune editorial on Monday, February 26, states: "Why wait for courts to rule when you have Democrats?" Democrats have introduced two bills in the legislature that would undermine the court deci- sion before the decision, is even rendered. I guess that shows their confidence in their argument. The WEA wants to own the courts as it does the legislature. Why do Kathy Haigh and Bill Eickmeyer support this antidemo- cratic legislation? Two reasons: (1) They get much campaign money from the WEA union. (2) Their Democratic leaders in Seattle told them to vote that way. Kathy Haigh has always bragged about her strong support for education, but the bill doing away with the rights of teachers is anti-education and anti-demo- cratic. Democrats may be in control of the legislature, but they are not omniscient. These moves against the initiative process and to thwart the court processes are anti-demo- cratic. I hope there are Democrats in Mason County who will stand up to our legislators. Let Haigh and Eickmeyer know of your disgust in their support of anti-democratic positions on the initiative process. Let them know of your disgust in their interfer- ence with the court processes. Maybe they will listen to Mason County Democrats more than they listen to Seattle Democrats. Ardean A. Anvik Star Lake ommend Carter's book The Journal: Just finished reading Jimmy Palestine: Peace not and highly recommend who are interested in un- what is currently in Israel/Palestine. the truth to power comfortable, but former Carter knows that only the need for both Is- and Palestinians to achieve will peace and security be- a reality for either. In his carefully leads the reader he had with Is- with 1973, through the many peace between Israeli and leaders that he par- in, from his presidency to the present time. the appendix he includes all from 1967 to documents what he has in recent visits as Isra- el's military occupation increases control over every aspect of Pales- tinian life, with roadblocks, check- points and security gates. My husband and I have visited Israel/Palestine eight times, most recently in April 2006. Our first trip was a study tour in 1992 with Lutheran Bible Institute in Se- attle (currently Trinity Lutheran College). We have traveled with Evangelicals for Middle East Un- derstanding (EMEU), which is based in the U.S., and Sabeel Ecu- menical Liberation Theology Cen- ter, which is based in Jerusalem. We have met with religious lead- ers: Christians, Jews, and Mus- lims. Each time we return to the Holy Land, we are shocked at the con- tinuing devastation brought about by Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. Going against all international agreements, Israel continues to illegally demolish Palestinian homes, confiscate their farmland for Israeli-only highways and build a 26-foot concrete wall which sepa- rates farmers from their land and all Palestinians from jobs, schools, medical facilities and family. Now, for the first time, a promi- nent U.S. leader and internation- ally acclaimed peace activist has written a book that documents what is going on. Thank you, Pres- ident Carter, for daring to tell the truth. Our tax dollars help pay for the building of the wall and the ex- panding of illegal settlements on Palestinian land. My hope is that Palestine: Peace not Apartheid will open an honest dialogue, so that a lasting peace will come, which results in a two-state solution, whereby both Israel and Palestine will be internationally recognized and honored. Sue Johnson Union ages should support bond The Journal: is the kind of question I've lately: "Why are you the Pioneer schools when you don't have don't work for the school The people asking the surmise that I'm past the be considering starting a it's not like I'm planning ass a issue today. I'ra 'one of those peo- are supposedly "not vest- Even so, my hus- I are doing what we can out at Pioneer schools, in- encouraging fellow citizens on the March 13 bond I'll tell you why I sup- specific bond issue. Then, why I believe support- year-round is important don't have kids. the first time I into Pioneer Intermediate bout two years ago. It was occasion because I over a wastebasket hallway to catch water the roof. Then I saw bore wastebaskets scat- the hallway, each with drip of water. Oh, I can of you thinking, "This is just because the district fails to maintain the building." That is not the case at all. The district has been doing the best it can with an outmod- ed, poorly designed building. For one thing, the roof plainly is not designed for this climate. The inverted arch of the roof beams drain the rainwater to the cen- ter where it doesn't take much to cause the water to pool and drip through the ceiling. The years of dripping rain have taken their toll on the interior structures. No, I didn't poke around for dry rot, but I know mustiness when I smell it. I'm tired of throwing good main- tenance money after bad design. It's time to tear it down and start over with a well-constructed, low- maintenance and energy-efficient building. The proposed bond issue will help to solve problems besides the intermediate school. For ex- ample, anyone can approach any classroom from just about any direction. Such a lack of security for children in this day and age is alarming. Also, I am embarrassed to admit that the school district where I am a taxpayer has sci- ence learning facilities below the standard I benefited from as a Puyallup eighth-grader in 1968. Improvements include safer exits and entrances for cars and other "fixes" here and there. This is not a grandiose plan; it is a sensible, cost-effective propos- al that will, in the long run, reduce maintenance costs and bring the school campus up to a standard that shows this community cares about children and education. Now, here is why I support schools year-round. This country has given us a great deal. It has given us security, freedom and in- numerable rights that other peo- ple in the world do not have. If the United States is to remain strong and an example of freedom, then we need to remain educationally and intellectually competitive in the world marketplace. Doing that starts at home, in our school dis- trict. Moreover, good schools in a safe, pleasant campus help attract stable families that contribute to the community. Let's give our kids decent sci- ence and technology learning fa- cilities. Let them have a safe place to learn on a school campus that encourages pride in our communi- ty. Vote "yes" for Pioneer schools. Janis Snoey Shelton COTTAGE • Full pallets only • 112 pieces per pallet • Cash-n-carry • U-haul 015151 PALLET/ SPRING IS: JUST AROUND THE CORNER FLAT-FREE WHEELBARROW • 6cu. fl. • Hardwood handles • 435 lb. capacity • We'll assemble for $81.99 Kit, 7162282 69.99 TIE DOWN RATCHET OR 4 PK RATCHET break • Free 48" SHOPLIGHT • Comes fully assembled • All metal housing • 5' grounded cord storage 8012908, 88731264 box 34332 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID BRAND 1 gal. "* 30 SECOND " OUTDOOR CLEANER • Cleans algae, moss, mold, and mildew growth and the spores that cause re-growth within 30 seconds • Cleans wood, paint, concrete, masonry, metal, cloth, and plastic ' Won't harm plant., WINDEX GLASS bonus size w/nozzle refill 1220961 00UWNY JUMBO PAPER TOWELS !:: :: 6 roll pk. 6067615 TRASH CAN / • Red, Black, Green • 32 gal. • Heavy duty • Snap on lid • Crack & dent resistant BRAND 7131451, 71162,71102 UTILITY TUB I ' 20 gat, • Heavy duty 4259149 69.99 p.,mosu I 4nc and blooming, _ I ,,tl beautiful co,., | AHaTdwmre • " '%-. 426-4373 or 426-2411 00on,a,-,a,or, o, ,:,0-,'00 31oo5429, 31o19242 II Sunday 8:30-5:00 Thursday, March 1,2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5 ’00ournal: needs of school firsthand Journal: live in the Pioneer School having moved here after five years ago. We at- the open house at Pioneer on February 13 in order to the facility and receive infor- rning the needed im- ;hat will be addressed the upcoming levy. retired people, we are con- about the effects of an- school levy on our taxes We saw firsthand the needs of the school. Every building, whether it's a business, school or private home, needs to be updated and refurbished now and then to keep it in good operating condition. We can tell you, folks, this one is overdue! When our family was young and growing, we depended on school levies and the cooperation of young and old alike to help pay for them. We feel we need to now return the favor to this up and coming gen- eration. The classroom space is crowd- ed at Pioneer. The bathroom and washing facilities are in great need of upgrading. The new levy would also provide the needed separa- tion of the upper classes from the younger students, and in.general, a much safer and secure environ- ment for everyone. Don't just take our word for it. Go see for yourselves. The super- intendent, Dan Winter, one of the board members or a staff member would be happy to take you on a tour such as we had. Safe schools and a good educa- tion are the responsibility of all. Gary and Barbara Nutt Pickering is under attack The Journal: representatives and Eickmeyer, want to do with the initiative process. is a CON- tool of citizens. legislature messes with process, they are with our state Constitu- Sad our liberty. there are four bills islature that will gut the process. Our legislators the rules to make the pyocess almost impos- work, but they will NOT any of these changes back Voters for approval, as re- by the Constitution. 2004, Washington citizens strong performance-au- that Democrat Brian our state auditor, calls success. It was sup- on by the citizens including a major- r citizens. islative law was a wa- version that would very little help, according from Sonntag. Our leg- are too gutless to sponsor government reform for two (1) They get much cam- paign money from the unions, and the state employees union did not want strong perfbrmance audits. (2) Their Democratic leaders in Se- attle told them to vote that way. Newspapers all over the state, including The Seattle Times and TheNews Tribune in Tacoma, have editorialized AGAINST these dra- conian measures against our state Constitution. In addition, the Evergreen Freedom Foundation (EFF) is tak- ing the Washington Education Association (WEA) to task over the mishandling of member union dues. The WEA is a union thug against noncompliant union mem- bers. This case is currently sitting in the U.S. Supreme Court await- ing a decision. In the meantime, our legislators are considering a back-door approach to thwart the expected court outcome. The headline of the Tribune editorial on Monday, February 26, states: "Why wait for courts to rule when you have Democrats?" Democrats have introduced two bills in the legislature that would undermine the court deci- sion before the decision, is even rendered. I guess that shows their confidence in their argument. The WEA wants to own the courts as it does the legislature. Why do Kathy Haigh and Bill Eickmeyer support this antidemo- cratic legislation? Two reasons: (1) They get much campaign money from the WEA union. (2) Their Democratic leaders in Seattle told them to vote that way. Kathy Haigh has always bragged about her strong support for education, but the bill doing away with the rights of teachers is anti-education and anti-demo- cratic. Democrats may be in control of the legislature, but they are not omniscient. These moves against the initiative process and to thwart the court processes are anti-demo- cratic. I hope there are Democrats in Mason County who will stand up to our legislators. Let Haigh and Eickmeyer know of your disgust in their support of anti-democratic positions on the initiative process. Let them know of your disgust in their interfer- ence with the court processes. Maybe they will listen to Mason County Democrats more than they listen to Seattle Democrats. Ardean A. Anvik Star Lake ommend Carter's book The Journal: Just finished reading Jimmy Palestine: Peace not and highly recommend who are interested in un- what is currently in Israel/Palestine. the truth to power comfortable, but former Carter knows that only the need for both Is- and Palestinians to achieve will peace and security be- a reality for either. In his carefully leads the reader he had with Is- with 1973, through the many peace between Israeli and leaders that he par- in, from his presidency to the present time. the appendix he includes all from 1967 to documents what he has in recent visits as Isra- el's military occupation increases control over every aspect of Pales- tinian life, with roadblocks, check- points and security gates. My husband and I have visited Israel/Palestine eight times, most recently in April 2006. Our first trip was a study tour in 1992 with Lutheran Bible Institute in Se- attle (currently Trinity Lutheran College). We have traveled with Evangelicals for Middle East Un- derstanding (EMEU), which is based in the U.S., and Sabeel Ecu- menical Liberation Theology Cen- ter, which is based in Jerusalem. We have met with religious lead- ers: Christians, Jews, and Mus- lims. Each time we return to the Holy Land, we are shocked at the con- tinuing devastation brought about by Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. Going against all international agreements, Israel continues to illegally demolish Palestinian homes, confiscate their farmland for Israeli-only highways and build a 26-foot concrete wall which sepa- rates farmers from their land and all Palestinians from jobs, schools, medical facilities and family. Now, for the first time, a promi- nent U.S. leader and internation- ally acclaimed peace activist has written a book that documents what is going on. Thank you, Pres- ident Carter, for daring to tell the truth. Our tax dollars help pay for the building of the wall and the ex- panding of illegal settlements on Palestinian land. My hope is that Palestine: Peace not Apartheid will open an honest dialogue, so that a lasting peace will come, which results in a two-state solution, whereby both Israel and Palestine will be internationally recognized and honored. Sue Johnson Union ages should support bond The Journal: is the kind of question I've lately: "Why are you the Pioneer schools when you don't have don't work for the school The people asking the surmise that I'm past the be considering starting a it's not like I'm planning ass a issue today. I'ra 'one of those peo- are supposedly "not vest- Even so, my hus- I are doing what we can out at Pioneer schools, in- encouraging fellow citizens on the March 13 bond I'll tell you why I sup- specific bond issue. Then, why I believe support- year-round is important don't have kids. the first time I into Pioneer Intermediate bout two years ago. It was occasion because I over a wastebasket hallway to catch water the roof. Then I saw bore wastebaskets scat- the hallway, each with drip of water. Oh, I can of you thinking, "This is just because the district fails to maintain the building." That is not the case at all. The district has been doing the best it can with an outmod- ed, poorly designed building. For one thing, the roof plainly is not designed for this climate. The inverted arch of the roof beams drain the rainwater to the cen- ter where it doesn't take much to cause the water to pool and drip through the ceiling. The years of dripping rain have taken their toll on the interior structures. No, I didn't poke around for dry rot, but I know mustiness when I smell it. I'm tired of throwing good main- tenance money after bad design. It's time to tear it down and start over with a well-constructed, low- maintenance and energy-efficient building. The proposed bond issue will help to solve problems besides the intermediate school. For ex- ample, anyone can approach any classroom from just about any direction. Such a lack of security for children in this day and age is alarming. Also, I am embarrassed to admit that the school district where I am a taxpayer has sci- ence learning facilities below the standard I benefited from as a Puyallup eighth-grader in 1968. Improvements include safer exits and entrances for cars and other "fixes" here and there. This is not a grandiose plan; it is a sensible, cost-effective propos- al that will, in the long run, reduce maintenance costs and bring the school campus up to a standard that shows this community cares about children and education. Now, here is why I support schools year-round. This country has given us a great deal. It has given us security, freedom and in- numerable rights that other peo- ple in the world do not have. If the United States is to remain strong and an example of freedom, then we need to remain educationally and intellectually competitive in the world marketplace. Doing that starts at home, in our school dis- trict. Moreover, good schools in a safe, pleasant campus help attract stable families that contribute to the community. Let's give our kids decent sci- ence and technology learning fa- cilities. Let them have a safe place to learn on a school campus that encourages pride in our communi- ty. Vote "yes" for Pioneer schools. Janis Snoey Shelton COTTAGE • Full pallets only • 112 pieces per pallet • Cash-n-carry • U-haul 015151 PALLET/ SPRING IS: JUST AROUND THE CORNER FLAT-FREE WHEELBARROW • 6cu. fl. • Hardwood handles • 435 lb. capacity • We'll assemble for $81.99 Kit, 7162282 69.99 TIE DOWN RATCHET OR 4 PK RATCHET break • Free 48" SHOPLIGHT • Comes fully assembled • All metal housing • 5' grounded cord storage 8012908, 88731264 box 34332 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID BRAND 1 gal. "* 30 SECOND " OUTDOOR CLEANER • Cleans algae, moss, mold, and mildew growth and the spores that cause re-growth within 30 seconds • Cleans wood, paint, concrete, masonry, metal, cloth, and plastic ' Won't harm plant., WINDEX GLASS bonus size w/nozzle refill 1220961 00UWNY JUMBO PAPER TOWELS !:: :: 6 roll pk. 6067615 TRASH CAN / • Red, Black, Green • 32 gal. • Heavy duty • Snap on lid • Crack & dent resistant BRAND 7131451, 71162,71102 UTILITY TUB I ' 20 gat, • Heavy duty 4259149 69.99 p.,mosu I 4nc and blooming, _ I ,,tl beautiful co,., | AHaTdwmre • " '%-. 426-4373 or 426-2411 00on,a,-,a,or, o, ,:,0-,'00 31oo5429, 31o19242 II Sunday 8:30-5:00 Thursday, March 1,2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5