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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Another job well done Second-graders at Mason County Christian School collected more than 700 food items on February 15, the 100th day of the school year. Pictured from left to right in the front row are Jacob Sushak, Chloe Tay- lor, Anique Kwong, Emily Clement and Ezekial Dale; and in the back row are Scott Lofthus, their teacher, Caleb Nelson and Chris Solano. This is an annual ac- tivity, but this year no party was held to celebrate the completion of the project. "They told them that the reward would be in their heart," said Patti Kempton, a volunteer parent. The food was given to the Saints' Pantry. State balks on offender plan (Continued from page 1.) fender in the state serving cus- tody time as a sanctioh for vio- lation of the terms of his or her release shall serve the full sanc- tion," the governor wrote. "I will not accept bed space as a reason fbr conditional release. The de- partment will find space." Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey of the Department of Corrections su- pervises hearings conducted for convicted felons who have alleg- edly violated conditions of super- vision and is responsible for is- suing conditional releases. She told The Journal on Wednesday afternoon that the cases of 153 violators housed at the Shelton prison were reviewed. They were considered to be "low-risk offend- ers" by their behavior and De- partment of Corrections classi- fication. "The department chose and are living in the community under supervision by the depart- ment. Offenders detained in Mason County for violations of their supervision by the Department of Corrections do not serve any sanction time in the Mason County Jail, Ramsdell-Gilkey said. However, the department does have contractual agree- ments with 14 other counties where violators serve their time. PAUL'S ROCK Walls & Landscaping, dedicated to your satisfaction. Experi- enced, honest, dependable. Free es- timates. Licensed, bonded, insured. PAULSRL954JO. (360) 427-1011 or (360) 490-6670. K3/ltfn not to release any of them," she ESTATE SALE. Antique books. Furni- reported. ture, tools, linens, Christmas decora- Of the 83 offenders granted tions, much more. 961 SEArcadia Road. conditional releases in King March 2nd thru 7th. Noon-7 p.m. G3/1 County only 55 were released ............................................... t¥om custody, noted Jeff Weath- erby of the Department of Cor- rections. The other 28 had holds from other jurisdictions, he added. Weatherhy said these offenders are not inmates but were described as persons who have completed their sentences MOVING SALE, Saturday only, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Furniture only. 621 Holly Lane, Terrace Heights. Plefse ring doorbell. N3/1 Rossi regales Rer,ublicans (Continued from page 1.) There is Olympia, the state's capital. "I always call him the rock: the rock because, you know, when he tells you this is where he's gon- na be, you don't have to go back and check it again because that's where he's gonna be. And I could always count on that. When he told me he was going to do something, that's exactly what he did." THE SENATOR, alter the din- ner, was dismissive of any criticism, especially that of State Democratic Chair Dwight Pelz. "He's just way thr left of most people in my dis- trict, so I don't pay much attention to what he says," Sheldon said. He said he attends both din- ners, meaning the Lincoln Day Dinner with Republicans and the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner with Democrats. "I enjoy both dinners and think it's probably my role to go to both. I think it's important to represent everybody and keep in touch," Sheldon said. While Rossi didn't commit to challenging Gregoire to a rematch, a decision he says he will make by the end of the year, he did take the chance Saturday night to criticize her politics and policies. He also reminded Republicans that he won the first two counts of ballots cast in the last election. "When l decided to run for gov- ernor, the naysayers were there, obviously," Rossi said. "I started off and only had 12 percent name ID statewide and most of you thought Dino Rossi was some kind of wine at that point in time. But you know what? We didn't listen to the nay- sayers who said this just isn't gonna work because we believed we could do it and, in fact we did, twice." ROSSI ALSO hammered at Governor Gregoire's fiscal manage- ment, saying that since she was elected the state budget has grown by some 33 percent. He said the increase in spending amounts to some $5.7 million a day, which he said amounts to about $4,000 ibr a family of four. "They've blown through two of the biggest surpluses the state has ever seen and there is now going to be a budget deficit, that I believe is going to be underestimated, which is going to be in the end the big- gest deficit this state has ever seen; bigger than the one we i'aced in 2003. Now that's what's going on in Olympia." Rossi said the spending by Gov- ernor Gregoire and Democrats is simply a reflection of them follow- ing the first rule in politics: The easiest way to get reelected is to give people things. "But you can't give anybody anything if you don't take it away fi'om you folks first, because it all comes fi'om your tax dollars," he added. He acknowledged in his speech that the 2006 elections were "bru- tal" for Republicans, but managed to sound an optimistic note about the party's future chances. He did that by drawing on themes from his recent book and his own his- tory of electoral politics. He talked about losing his first bid tbr the Washington Senate in 1992 and how he came back four years later to win the seat back from the very Democrat who had beaten him. "It's not like I haven't done that before," he joked. ROSSI TALKED about his ap- proach to politics as a simple one in which he is always true to him- self and where he doesn't allow others to define him, label him or box him in on one or two issues. "I am a part Tlingit Alaskan native, part Irish, half-Italian, Catholic, Republican from a conservative Democrat family," he said. "The point of that is you can make con- nections on issues you are passion- ate about if you are true to who you are." In closing, Rossi also joked about angther possible run for governor. "If we did do it again, we're go- ing to need you and everyone you know; or at least 120 more people than last time," he said. Before the dinner, attendees participated in a silent auction and also heard from Montesano author Robert Wickes who talked about his book, The Myth America Pageant. The colors were present- ed by scouts Kyle Johnson, No- lan Johnson, Arron Freemen and Dane Seamen under the leader- ship of William Lopez. A live auc- tion, with former House candidate Randy Neatherlin of' Belfair serv- ing as auctioneer, was held follow- ing Rossi's speech. As of this week, officials were still tabulating the amount raised through the dinner and silent and live auctions. Give Your Life A at Olympic College;. • University Transfer ° Asiote OeFees • hofessionoI-Thnkol Degrees ond 03olos • Job Training • Aduh Edur.otion and English as a Second Languoge * Battery Reconditioning • Testing and Analyzing • New Cell Rebuilds • Custom Battery Packs PUZZLES SUPER G MR. BILL CUTTY S SCIENCE SHOP LARGE SINGLE-WIDE mobile home, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Quiet neighborhood. $650 monthly. Available 3/10/07. Tony, (360) 432-0137. M3/1-8 432-1 --..., 3rd & Railroad J__, in historic downtown Shelton c N o Save Money/l! Deliver and Spread at the Same Time/ Topsoil Bark Crushed Rock Beach sand Round Rock Pit Run Sandy Loam And More/ Conveyer shoots up to 90 feet ,/ Landscaping ,/ Curtain Drains and ,/ Driveways 4" Trench Bedding ,/ Erosion Control ,/ Drainfields ,/ Gardens ,f Sub-grade Establishment ,/ Sidewalk Grading ,/ HardTo Reach Areas! Great for residential at!_d commercial work Remote controlled placement ensures ac CALL TODAY FOR PRICING/ (360) 432-94(5; FREE Home Buy. ing Workshop Thursday March 15th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our Community Credit Union Mt. View Branch 2948 Olympic Hwy North Sign-up Today to Reserve Your Seat call: 426-9701 or 800-42 We've put t(,gethcr a panel of experts m help explain the home buying process. You'll hear a title company representative, real estate a and mortgage processor. Get answers f,'ont thc experts to tl)csc fi.cquetatly asked questions: '7 know I want w buy a honw, where do '7.[bund a house ! like.., now wirer?" "PC/hat do I do to getpre-approved?" "/low long will it take?" "Hou, much cash do I need?" Mortgage Cent [t'.' Im)lc t}at itl.s[ [lsirlcss. Here, it's Shclton ,, Mc('leary * Ehna • Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 1,2007 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Another job well done Second-graders at Mason County Christian School collected more than 700 food items on February 15, the 100th day of the school year. Pictured from left to right in the front row are Jacob Sushak, Chloe Tay- lor, Anique Kwong, Emily Clement and Ezekial Dale; and in the back row are Scott Lofthus, their teacher, Caleb Nelson and Chris Solano. This is an annual ac- tivity, but this year no party was held to celebrate the completion of the project. "They told them that the reward would be in their heart," said Patti Kempton, a volunteer parent. The food was given to the Saints' Pantry. State balks on offender plan (Continued from page 1.) fender in the state serving cus- tody time as a sanctioh for vio- lation of the terms of his or her release shall serve the full sanc- tion," the governor wrote. "I will not accept bed space as a reason fbr conditional release. The de- partment will find space." Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey of the Department of Corrections su- pervises hearings conducted for convicted felons who have alleg- edly violated conditions of super- vision and is responsible for is- suing conditional releases. She told The Journal on Wednesday afternoon that the cases of 153 violators housed at the Shelton prison were reviewed. They were considered to be "low-risk offend- ers" by their behavior and De- partment of Corrections classi- fication. "The department chose and are living in the community under supervision by the depart- ment. Offenders detained in Mason County for violations of their supervision by the Department of Corrections do not serve any sanction time in the Mason County Jail, Ramsdell-Gilkey said. However, the department does have contractual agree- ments with 14 other counties where violators serve their time. PAUL'S ROCK Walls & Landscaping, dedicated to your satisfaction. Experi- enced, honest, dependable. Free es- timates. Licensed, bonded, insured. PAULSRL954JO. (360) 427-1011 or (360) 490-6670. K3/ltfn not to release any of them," she ESTATE SALE. Antique books. Furni- reported. ture, tools, linens, Christmas decora- Of the 83 offenders granted tions, much more. 961 SEArcadia Road. conditional releases in King March 2nd thru 7th. Noon-7 p.m. G3/1 County only 55 were released ............................................... t¥om custody, noted Jeff Weath- erby of the Department of Cor- rections. The other 28 had holds from other jurisdictions, he added. Weatherhy said these offenders are not inmates but were described as persons who have completed their sentences MOVING SALE, Saturday only, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Furniture only. 621 Holly Lane, Terrace Heights. Plefse ring doorbell. N3/1 Rossi regales Rer,ublicans (Continued from page 1.) There is Olympia, the state's capital. "I always call him the rock: the rock because, you know, when he tells you this is where he's gon- na be, you don't have to go back and check it again because that's where he's gonna be. And I could always count on that. When he told me he was going to do something, that's exactly what he did." THE SENATOR, alter the din- ner, was dismissive of any criticism, especially that of State Democratic Chair Dwight Pelz. "He's just way thr left of most people in my dis- trict, so I don't pay much attention to what he says," Sheldon said. He said he attends both din- ners, meaning the Lincoln Day Dinner with Republicans and the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner with Democrats. "I enjoy both dinners and think it's probably my role to go to both. I think it's important to represent everybody and keep in touch," Sheldon said. While Rossi didn't commit to challenging Gregoire to a rematch, a decision he says he will make by the end of the year, he did take the chance Saturday night to criticize her politics and policies. He also reminded Republicans that he won the first two counts of ballots cast in the last election. "When l decided to run for gov- ernor, the naysayers were there, obviously," Rossi said. "I started off and only had 12 percent name ID statewide and most of you thought Dino Rossi was some kind of wine at that point in time. But you know what? We didn't listen to the nay- sayers who said this just isn't gonna work because we believed we could do it and, in fact we did, twice." ROSSI ALSO hammered at Governor Gregoire's fiscal manage- ment, saying that since she was elected the state budget has grown by some 33 percent. He said the increase in spending amounts to some $5.7 million a day, which he said amounts to about $4,000 ibr a family of four. "They've blown through two of the biggest surpluses the state has ever seen and there is now going to be a budget deficit, that I believe is going to be underestimated, which is going to be in the end the big- gest deficit this state has ever seen; bigger than the one we i'aced in 2003. Now that's what's going on in Olympia." Rossi said the spending by Gov- ernor Gregoire and Democrats is simply a reflection of them follow- ing the first rule in politics: The easiest way to get reelected is to give people things. "But you can't give anybody anything if you don't take it away fi'om you folks first, because it all comes fi'om your tax dollars," he added. He acknowledged in his speech that the 2006 elections were "bru- tal" for Republicans, but managed to sound an optimistic note about the party's future chances. He did that by drawing on themes from his recent book and his own his- tory of electoral politics. He talked about losing his first bid tbr the Washington Senate in 1992 and how he came back four years later to win the seat back from the very Democrat who had beaten him. "It's not like I haven't done that before," he joked. ROSSI TALKED about his ap- proach to politics as a simple one in which he is always true to him- self and where he doesn't allow others to define him, label him or box him in on one or two issues. "I am a part Tlingit Alaskan native, part Irish, half-Italian, Catholic, Republican from a conservative Democrat family," he said. "The point of that is you can make con- nections on issues you are passion- ate about if you are true to who you are." In closing, Rossi also joked about angther possible run for governor. "If we did do it again, we're go- ing to need you and everyone you know; or at least 120 more people than last time," he said. Before the dinner, attendees participated in a silent auction and also heard from Montesano author Robert Wickes who talked about his book, The Myth America Pageant. The colors were present- ed by scouts Kyle Johnson, No- lan Johnson, Arron Freemen and Dane Seamen under the leader- ship of William Lopez. A live auc- tion, with former House candidate Randy Neatherlin of' Belfair serv- ing as auctioneer, was held follow- ing Rossi's speech. As of this week, officials were still tabulating the amount raised through the dinner and silent and live auctions. Give Your Life A at Olympic College;. • University Transfer ° Asiote OeFees • hofessionoI-Thnkol Degrees ond 03olos • Job Training • Aduh Edur.otion and English as a Second Languoge * Battery Reconditioning • Testing and Analyzing • New Cell Rebuilds • Custom Battery Packs PUZZLES SUPER G MR. BILL CUTTY S SCIENCE SHOP LARGE SINGLE-WIDE mobile home, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Quiet neighborhood. $650 monthly. Available 3/10/07. Tony, (360) 432-0137. M3/1-8 432-1 --..., 3rd & Railroad J__, in historic downtown Shelton c N o Save Money/l! Deliver and Spread at the Same Time/ Topsoil Bark Crushed Rock Beach sand Round Rock Pit Run Sandy Loam And More/ Conveyer shoots up to 90 feet ,/ Landscaping ,/ Curtain Drains and ,/ Driveways 4" Trench Bedding ,/ Erosion Control ,/ Drainfields ,/ Gardens ,f Sub-grade Establishment ,/ Sidewalk Grading ,/ HardTo Reach Areas! Great for residential at!_d commercial work Remote controlled placement ensures ac CALL TODAY FOR PRICING/ (360) 432-94(5; FREE Home Buy. ing Workshop Thursday March 15th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our Community Credit Union Mt. View Branch 2948 Olympic Hwy North Sign-up Today to Reserve Your Seat call: 426-9701 or 800-42 We've put t(,gethcr a panel of experts m help explain the home buying process. You'll hear a title company representative, real estate a and mortgage processor. Get answers f,'ont thc experts to tl)csc fi.cquetatly asked questions: '7 know I want w buy a honw, where do '7.[bund a house ! like.., now wirer?" "PC/hat do I do to getpre-approved?" "/low long will it take?" "Hou, much cash do I need?" Mortgage Cent [t'.' Im)lc t}at itl.s[ [lsirlcss. Here, it's Shclton ,, Mc('leary * Ehna • Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 1,2007