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Sara Chapman Alaire Hall Nancy Yuan Forest Fest r(; The 63rd Forest Festival Roy- alty Pageant is almost here and the contestants are lining up to see who will win the crown and various titles. Three Shelton High School seniors are vying tbr the title of Queen of the Forest 2007: Alaire Hall, the daughter of Dev Hall; Sara Chapman, the daughter of Larry and Tracey Chapman, and Nancy Yuan, the daughter of Gar- Mattie Sobotka Lacie Messenger Hannah Avina Kathryn Langd0 a,d[y to crown queen ry and Debbie Yuan. ger, a sophomore at North Mason Hannah Avina, also the daugh" Two contestants are turning High School and the daughter of ter of Larry and Tracey Cha out for the senior royalty court: Miehelle Messenger. man, and Kathryn Langdon, u Mattie Sobotka, a junior at Shel- Two ninth-grade students at daughter of William and 13.ec IP' • " al0 ton High and the daughter of Oakland BayJuniorHigharerun- Langdon. No mformatmn - Mike Sobotka, and Lacie Messen- ning for the junior royalty court: contestants for Paul Bunyan • S uJ Smokey Bear was available a Be61ik bird map cites sites (Continued from page 1.) prise The Great Washington State Birding Trail. All are lav- ishly illustrated and each site documents likely sightings, amenities such as restrooms, camping and handicapped ac- cess, fee requirements, seasons when birding is best, and explic- it driving directions• THE IDEA FOR the birding Hood Canal sets plate for Taste Public School Employees and Hood Canal School will present their annual "Taste of Hood Ca- nal" this weekend. The event will run from I to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, in the school cafeteria at 111 North State Route 106. It will tature pan-fried oysters, steamer clams, shrimp gumbo, geoduck chowder, oyster stew, Indian fry bread, In- dian tacos and dessert. This annual event is a fund- raiser for these two groups. In addition to supporting members' efforts to stay current on the ever- changing issues related to their jobs, the proceeds directly and indirectly benefit local students through the many donations made to the school, said spokesperson Sue Moulton. Items donated in the past in- clude: a bike rack, reader board, microwave oven for the home eco- nomics room, a rocking chair for the library, benches in the court- yard and other goods. the sites that did make the cut: the mouth of Kennedy Creek, Panhandle 4-H Camp, the bea- ver pond in the Hamma Hamma Recreation Area, the inner end ot' Oakland Bay, Jarrell Cove State Park on Harstine Island, the George Adams Salmon Hatchery, and, on Hood Canal, the Theler Wetlands, Twanoh appears on a number of the county's sites is a little rectan- gle with the letters IBA. That, Beelik says, indicates an Impor- tant Bird Area. Sites that bear that notation include Kennedy Creek, Potlatch and Twanoh state parks, and the Skokomish Delta because of their wealth of watertbwl. The Theler Wetlands, Senior '55 Alive' driving class offered monthly The AARP offers month- ly "55 Alive" courses to help drivers 55 and older learn new skills to offset slowing reflexes and other age-related changes. Participants who complete the eight-hour, two-day course may also be eligible for re- duced automobile insurance premiums, says Donald Payne, series organizer. General information about the monthly classes and dates of upcoming sessions are avail- able from Payne at 426-0590. • maps came tom Texas, where the first map series was put)- lished, Bedlik told The Journal. "That provided some statistics to indicate whether such a map would have an economic impact. And yes, it did generate more hostelry occupancy and other economic advantages," he said, "so the idea spread to other states." Christi Norman, Audubon Washington's director fi)r the project, held workshops in the various areas, first working with public officials and tour- ism people to build support and funding tbr the publications as well as interest in locating sites fbr inclusion. Mason County is a map sponsor, having awarded the project funds ti'om its hotel- motel tax allocation. Although a number of his fel- low Audubon Society members were involved, Bedlik is the only Mason County member who worked on the development of the map. Later, an invitation to nominate sites was extended to the public. Weeding out the nominations involved the application of "rig- orous standards," Belik said. Safety was an important con- sideration, especially for sites ahmg busy highways. Adequate parking was a must, and access had to be salb, even if it was not to the standards of the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act. And, of course, there had to be what Bedlik calls "interesting birds." A four-page document was pre- pared tbr each of the sites. IN THE FINAL stages of the project, he and Christi Norman visited each of the approved sites, double-checking the in- formation, noting the amenities and observing the birdlilb vis- ible there. Be61ik, who has led a popu- lar shorebirds tour ahmg Hood Canal each winter, nominated more than halt" of the county's sites that ultimately appear on the brochure. "Some of my favorites were nixed," he said ruefully. "The mouth of the Hamma Hamma River is not on the map. For the best views there, you have t 9 get between the two bridges, and there is no pedestrian walk- way. You take your life in your hands." He's pleased, however, with Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 8, 2007 press time. "Shiver Me Timbers" is th.e theme of this year's Forest lf er tival Pageant, compiete with The Seafair Pirates helping ho.st; The coronation ceremony wlu_,h gin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, M a; 10, at Shelton High School ditorium, 3737 Shelton sp.ri Road. Admission is $2 and baeY • 000 J" a Forest Festival button, g _ ,.. admission to other Forest FeSU val events. State Park, the Skokomish Del- ta and Potlatch State Park. THE HOOD CANAL sites are all stops on a winter bird- ing outing Bedlik has led fi)r years. He says this time of year one can expect to see dippers at the salmon hatchery at the in- tersection oftle Skokomish Val- ley Road with Highway 101, and harlequin ducks in the outfall at the hydro phmt adjacent to Ta- coma Power's Saltwater Park at Potlatch• Saltwater Park is not a des- ignated site on the map, but ap- pears in a "more birding" note on the Potlatch State Park list- ing. Bedlik was especially pleased with the cooperation of the county's two Indian tribes. The Squaxin Tribe has special inter- est in the Kennedy Creek site, where the tribe has posted lo- cal information. The Skokomish Tribe, currently in the process of restoring the Skokomish Riv- er delta to its natural state, has agreed to oflbr guided birding tours on the second Saturday of each month. To reserve a guide, birders can go on-line to www. skokomish.org for instruc- tions or call the tribe's natural resources department at 877- 2110. The birding map also indi- cates when visiting a site has a fbe involved. Parking at the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife access on Oakland Bay, tbr instance, requires a use permit. ANOTHER SYMBOL that which is one of Bedlik's favorite haunts, should also have had that notation, he says. The map is on display at local libraries and is due for distribu- tion at area tourist information centers. Look for its colorful il- lustrations of distinctive local birds and its treasure trove of information at the Chamber of Commerce caboose and the in- formation center in Hoodsport. i ,ll,l, CO}II,"INI: I.L.C. ' • 0utldd • IU' Hourly drawings for cash & prizes CASINO fiT- ,=e00e!lS_OIV,,, and SES" m.. ,..,., SPRING CLEARAN PRICING SAVE ON MOST PRODUCTS IN STOCK! 10%O" all EGER ,, HANDC, t,AFIII) I'I-I.LET GRII.I.S Early Buy Program Buy Now & Save PACIFIC ENERGY 426-3670 CORNER OF ll(iOl & OLYMPIC Hw. Cont.# PETERSCO98P 1 490-01 Sara Chapman Alaire Hall Nancy Yuan Forest Fest r(; The 63rd Forest Festival Roy- alty Pageant is almost here and the contestants are lining up to see who will win the crown and various titles. Three Shelton High School seniors are vying tbr the title of Queen of the Forest 2007: Alaire Hall, the daughter of Dev Hall; Sara Chapman, the daughter of Larry and Tracey Chapman, and Nancy Yuan, the daughter of Gar- Mattie Sobotka Lacie Messenger Hannah Avina Kathryn Langd0 a,d[y to crown queen ry and Debbie Yuan. ger, a sophomore at North Mason Hannah Avina, also the daugh" Two contestants are turning High School and the daughter of ter of Larry and Tracey Cha out for the senior royalty court: Miehelle Messenger. man, and Kathryn Langdon, u Mattie Sobotka, a junior at Shel- Two ninth-grade students at daughter of William and 13.ec IP' • " al0 ton High and the daughter of Oakland BayJuniorHigharerun- Langdon. No mformatmn - Mike Sobotka, and Lacie Messen- ning for the junior royalty court: contestants for Paul Bunyan • S uJ Smokey Bear was available a Be61ik bird map cites sites (Continued from page 1.) prise The Great Washington State Birding Trail. All are lav- ishly illustrated and each site documents likely sightings, amenities such as restrooms, camping and handicapped ac- cess, fee requirements, seasons when birding is best, and explic- it driving directions• THE IDEA FOR the birding Hood Canal sets plate for Taste Public School Employees and Hood Canal School will present their annual "Taste of Hood Ca- nal" this weekend. The event will run from I to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, in the school cafeteria at 111 North State Route 106. It will tature pan-fried oysters, steamer clams, shrimp gumbo, geoduck chowder, oyster stew, Indian fry bread, In- dian tacos and dessert. This annual event is a fund- raiser for these two groups. In addition to supporting members' efforts to stay current on the ever- changing issues related to their jobs, the proceeds directly and indirectly benefit local students through the many donations made to the school, said spokesperson Sue Moulton. Items donated in the past in- clude: a bike rack, reader board, microwave oven for the home eco- nomics room, a rocking chair for the library, benches in the court- yard and other goods. the sites that did make the cut: the mouth of Kennedy Creek, Panhandle 4-H Camp, the bea- ver pond in the Hamma Hamma Recreation Area, the inner end ot' Oakland Bay, Jarrell Cove State Park on Harstine Island, the George Adams Salmon Hatchery, and, on Hood Canal, the Theler Wetlands, Twanoh appears on a number of the county's sites is a little rectan- gle with the letters IBA. That, Beelik says, indicates an Impor- tant Bird Area. Sites that bear that notation include Kennedy Creek, Potlatch and Twanoh state parks, and the Skokomish Delta because of their wealth of watertbwl. The Theler Wetlands, Senior '55 Alive' driving class offered monthly The AARP offers month- ly "55 Alive" courses to help drivers 55 and older learn new skills to offset slowing reflexes and other age-related changes. Participants who complete the eight-hour, two-day course may also be eligible for re- duced automobile insurance premiums, says Donald Payne, series organizer. General information about the monthly classes and dates of upcoming sessions are avail- able from Payne at 426-0590. • maps came tom Texas, where the first map series was put)- lished, Bedlik told The Journal. "That provided some statistics to indicate whether such a map would have an economic impact. And yes, it did generate more hostelry occupancy and other economic advantages," he said, "so the idea spread to other states." Christi Norman, Audubon Washington's director fi)r the project, held workshops in the various areas, first working with public officials and tour- ism people to build support and funding tbr the publications as well as interest in locating sites fbr inclusion. Mason County is a map sponsor, having awarded the project funds ti'om its hotel- motel tax allocation. Although a number of his fel- low Audubon Society members were involved, Bedlik is the only Mason County member who worked on the development of the map. Later, an invitation to nominate sites was extended to the public. Weeding out the nominations involved the application of "rig- orous standards," Belik said. Safety was an important con- sideration, especially for sites ahmg busy highways. Adequate parking was a must, and access had to be salb, even if it was not to the standards of the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act. And, of course, there had to be what Bedlik calls "interesting birds." A four-page document was pre- pared tbr each of the sites. IN THE FINAL stages of the project, he and Christi Norman visited each of the approved sites, double-checking the in- formation, noting the amenities and observing the birdlilb vis- ible there. Be61ik, who has led a popu- lar shorebirds tour ahmg Hood Canal each winter, nominated more than halt" of the county's sites that ultimately appear on the brochure. "Some of my favorites were nixed," he said ruefully. "The mouth of the Hamma Hamma River is not on the map. For the best views there, you have t 9 get between the two bridges, and there is no pedestrian walk- way. You take your life in your hands." He's pleased, however, with Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 8, 2007 press time. "Shiver Me Timbers" is th.e theme of this year's Forest lf er tival Pageant, compiete with The Seafair Pirates helping ho.st; The coronation ceremony wlu_,h gin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, M a; 10, at Shelton High School ditorium, 3737 Shelton sp.ri Road. Admission is $2 and baeY • 000 J" a Forest Festival button, g _ ,.. admission to other Forest FeSU val events. State Park, the Skokomish Del- ta and Potlatch State Park. THE HOOD CANAL sites are all stops on a winter bird- ing outing Bedlik has led fi)r years. He says this time of year one can expect to see dippers at the salmon hatchery at the in- tersection oftle Skokomish Val- ley Road with Highway 101, and harlequin ducks in the outfall at the hydro phmt adjacent to Ta- coma Power's Saltwater Park at Potlatch• Saltwater Park is not a des- ignated site on the map, but ap- pears in a "more birding" note on the Potlatch State Park list- ing. Bedlik was especially pleased with the cooperation of the county's two Indian tribes. The Squaxin Tribe has special inter- est in the Kennedy Creek site, where the tribe has posted lo- cal information. The Skokomish Tribe, currently in the process of restoring the Skokomish Riv- er delta to its natural state, has agreed to oflbr guided birding tours on the second Saturday of each month. To reserve a guide, birders can go on-line to www. skokomish.org for instruc- tions or call the tribe's natural resources department at 877- 2110. The birding map also indi- cates when visiting a site has a fbe involved. Parking at the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife access on Oakland Bay, tbr instance, requires a use permit. ANOTHER SYMBOL that which is one of Bedlik's favorite haunts, should also have had that notation, he says. The map is on display at local libraries and is due for distribu- tion at area tourist information centers. Look for its colorful il- lustrations of distinctive local birds and its treasure trove of information at the Chamber of Commerce caboose and the in- formation center in Hoodsport. i ,ll,l, CO}II,"INI: I.L.C. ' • 0utldd • IU' Hourly drawings for cash & prizes CASINO fiT- ,=e00e!lS_OIV,,, and SES" m.. ,..,., SPRING CLEARAN PRICING SAVE ON MOST PRODUCTS IN STOCK! 10%O" all EGER ,, HANDC, t,AFIII) I'I-I.LET GRII.I.S Early Buy Program Buy Now & Save PACIFIC ENERGY 426-3670 CORNER OF ll(iOl & OLYMPIC Hw. Cont.# PETERSCO98P 1 490-01