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Commission rejects
bid for cabin zoning
on Harstine Island
SPEAKING AT a recent McReavy House gathering were (right to left)
former Secretary of State Ralph Munro, Garry Schalliol, Derek Valley
and former Shelton city commissioner Janet Rogerson.
may make a new
of McReavy House
It was a magical McReavy
gala affair at the Robin
Re, in Union on
reports Mike Fred-
local historian and head of
effort to restore the
LOW COST
CREMATION
bOors opened at 6 p.m. with
art show displaying Waldo
)rints. Then with the
crowded into the din-
the panel of Fredson,
Rogerson, Derek Valley,
Schalliol and Ralph Mun-
discussed the historical pres-
aspects of the proposed
House museum and
arts center.
president of the non-
organization undertak-
the restoration of the 1890
in Union, introduced the
to John McReavy, the
Citizen of Hood Canal for
from 1861, as leading
territorial legislator and
of Union City." He also
briefly the artist colo-
which was located at Olym-
Manor from 1924 to 1952
included Orre Nobles, Wal-
Chase, Kristen Hauser and
Pixley.
tIE ALSO UPDATED the
progress, stating it
62 members and $4,700.
foundation is seeking more
a quarter million dollars,
grants. McReavy's de-
have said they will do-
house to the foundation
they are shown the group
financial resources to re-
and maintain the property
I Community asset.
Rogerson of Shelton is a
member of the Washington
for Historic Preservation.
talked about steps the foun-
needs to take to be eligi-
Hood Canal
SCHOOL
March 12-16
Breakfast: Cheese bagel,
juice, milk. Lunch: Pepperoni
green salad with tomatoes,
fruit gummies, milk.
SDAY: Breakfast: Cold cereal,
cracker, fruit, juice, milk.
Chix fries, tater tots, grapes,
cake, milk.
IDNESDAY: Breakfast: Yogurt,
cheese, graham cracker, fruit,
%, milk. Lunch: Hamburger on
celery with peanut butter, fresh
milk. EARLY OUT
Breakfast: Apple turn-
juice, milk. Lunch: Hot dog
baby carrots, green apple,
Snack mix, milk. EARLY OUT
Breakfast: Cheese omelet,
fruit, juice, milk. Lunch:
baby carrots, banana, corn
EARLY OUT
SP°"s°red by: k
wEs, to.s, 8..K
. 24341 101 • 877-5272
ble fbr state and federal funding.
These steps include a "historic
structures" report that would
detail the historic elements of
the McReavy House and offer a
road to rehabilitation.
Munro of Olympia spoke
about the benefits of the pres-
ervation to the community, in-
cluding economic renewal in
housing, an increase in tourism
and community pride. He spoke
about how the state can sup-
port such preservation efforts.
However, Fredson said, he most
inspired the audience when he
spoke about his childhood on
Bainbridge Island and how the
island had been overrun with
"McMansions" and how it di-
luted the fabric and pride of the
local community.
Valley was recently director
of the State Capitol Museum.
He related how Hood Canal was
in his genes, as his grandpar-
ents had canoed from Seattle to
the Union City hotel for their
honeymoon.
SCHALLIOL OF THE Wash-
ington State Historical Society,
talked about how the McReavy
House can obtain funding from
the state. He encouraged an ap-
plication from the foundation and
told the group how to include in-
kind donations as part of the re-
quired matching funds. He said
a "historic structures" report is a
road map for restoration.
"All the speakers encouraged
the foundation in its preserva-
tion efforts," Fredson said. "The
audience was inspired by the im-
portant preservation chance in
Union and how it can aid future
community development."
At evening's end, eight more
members paid dues of $25. Per-
sons who would like to join the
group are invited to the founda-
tion's next working meeting in
April. For more information, call
Lisa Leggett at 898-1717.
What Harstine Island needs
are log cabins for tourists to spend
the night - or does it? A number of
Harstine residents and the Mason
County Commission don't think
so.
Harstine neighbors filled the
commission chambers to oppose
such a proposal at a public hearing
held on February 27. The idea was
to turn 2.57 acres of inland prop-
erty on North Island Drive into a
campground. The area in question
is zoned Rural Residential 5 and
property owners Linda Christen-
son and Frank James requested
changing the designation to an-
other zone: Rural Tourist Camp-
ground.
Their plan was to build eight or
nine up-scale log cabins on pilings,
each large enough for two people
but without kitchen facilities.
They also wanted to build a gaze-
bo and a main office and to install
plantings and foliage to screen the
grounds from the public.
After listening to two and a half'
hours of testimony from more than
a dozen people, most of whom spoke
against the proposal, commission-
ers Tim Sheldon and Lynda Ring-
Erickson voted 2-0 to deny the
request. Commissioner Ross Gal-
lagher thought it best that he not
cast a vote, explaining how he had
unwittingly asked a community
member about the issue and as a
result felt he had compromised his
objectivity on the matter.
FOLLOWING TWO public
hearings last October and in Janu-
ary, the Mason County's Planning
Advisory Commission came to the
same conclusion.
Primary concerns expressed by
those speaking against the rezone
included how it might affect adja-
cent property values and the lack
Congestive
Heart Failure
Forum
Set for
Tuesday, March 27
"Learning New Ways
to Keep Active and as
Healthy as Possible"
Chandar Bhimani. M.D
Board Certified
Internal Medicine
of recreational attractions open
to the public on the island. Some
neighbors said they were bothered
by the Rural Tourist Campground
designation because it could leave
the property open to ancillary com-
mercial uses.
Some said they were worried
about the precedent it would set
for other property owners on the
island potentially interested in re-
zoning their property to commer-
cial uses in a residential neigh-
borhood. They didn't believe the
rezone request was the best fit for
the criteria of a rural residential
neighborhood. "I think a rezone
opens up ibr a lot of commercial
opportunities not compatible with
the island," said Rebecca Magu-
ire.
She described herself as a
neighbor with a master's degree in
urban planning and was echoing a
concern expressed by many at the
hearing. Maguire said Harstine
Island has a closely knit commu-
nity of people who cook together
and share produce they've grown
in their backyards. "It's amazing.
I've never found a place like this,"
she said.
MAGUIRE WAS quick to add
she is not opposed to the idea of
(Please turn to page 42.)
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Thank you to all those who Joined Olneh on the Home Tour February 2Sth. It was a great success.
The next Home Tour will be March 25th. If you would like to have a personal tour of
any home, please contact Dinah anytime at the phone number or website above.
MGH's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is offering a FREE
Community Health Education Forum luncheon on Tuesday, March 27
from noon until 1:30 p.m. to help patients and family members
understand "Congestive Heart Failure" (CHF). The Forum is offered
every four months for all area CHF patients to attend - whether they
are treated at MGH or not. Critical care nurses, Dhysical therapists,
dieticians, pharmacists and a chef will all be a part of the Forum.
The Forum covers:
• What is CHF?
• What are the causes and treatments?
• Medication
• Low-impact exercise tips
• Low-salt/low-fat eating
The Forum will end with a free low-salt/low-fat gourmet lunch prepared
by MGH's Executive Chef, John Cruse, and staff. To make a
reservation for the March 27, 2007 meeting, call Tom DiDonna,
R.N., coordinator of the Forum, at (360) 427-3609 (from Belfair
(360) 27.5-8614 and ask for the education department).
This month, Chandar Bhimani, M.D., board-certified in
internal medieine, will prouide an Open Forum on heart
disease. Come with your questions to learn more
about sell-management of CHF.
General
Where caring counts.
Bay Pediatflcs • North
Thursday, March 8, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 31
Commission rejects
bid for cabin zoning
on Harstine Island
SPEAKING AT a recent McReavy House gathering were (right to left)
former Secretary of State Ralph Munro, Garry Schalliol, Derek Valley
and former Shelton city commissioner Janet Rogerson.
may make a new
of McReavy House
It was a magical McReavy
gala affair at the Robin
Re, in Union on
reports Mike Fred-
local historian and head of
effort to restore the
LOW COST
CREMATION
bOors opened at 6 p.m. with
art show displaying Waldo
)rints. Then with the
crowded into the din-
the panel of Fredson,
Rogerson, Derek Valley,
Schalliol and Ralph Mun-
discussed the historical pres-
aspects of the proposed
House museum and
arts center.
president of the non-
organization undertak-
the restoration of the 1890
in Union, introduced the
to John McReavy, the
Citizen of Hood Canal for
from 1861, as leading
territorial legislator and
of Union City." He also
briefly the artist colo-
which was located at Olym-
Manor from 1924 to 1952
included Orre Nobles, Wal-
Chase, Kristen Hauser and
Pixley.
tIE ALSO UPDATED the
progress, stating it
62 members and $4,700.
foundation is seeking more
a quarter million dollars,
grants. McReavy's de-
have said they will do-
house to the foundation
they are shown the group
financial resources to re-
and maintain the property
I Community asset.
Rogerson of Shelton is a
member of the Washington
for Historic Preservation.
talked about steps the foun-
needs to take to be eligi-
Hood Canal
SCHOOL
March 12-16
Breakfast: Cheese bagel,
juice, milk. Lunch: Pepperoni
green salad with tomatoes,
fruit gummies, milk.
SDAY: Breakfast: Cold cereal,
cracker, fruit, juice, milk.
Chix fries, tater tots, grapes,
cake, milk.
IDNESDAY: Breakfast: Yogurt,
cheese, graham cracker, fruit,
%, milk. Lunch: Hamburger on
celery with peanut butter, fresh
milk. EARLY OUT
Breakfast: Apple turn-
juice, milk. Lunch: Hot dog
baby carrots, green apple,
Snack mix, milk. EARLY OUT
Breakfast: Cheese omelet,
fruit, juice, milk. Lunch:
baby carrots, banana, corn
EARLY OUT
SP°"s°red by: k
wEs, to.s, 8..K
. 24341 101 • 877-5272
ble fbr state and federal funding.
These steps include a "historic
structures" report that would
detail the historic elements of
the McReavy House and offer a
road to rehabilitation.
Munro of Olympia spoke
about the benefits of the pres-
ervation to the community, in-
cluding economic renewal in
housing, an increase in tourism
and community pride. He spoke
about how the state can sup-
port such preservation efforts.
However, Fredson said, he most
inspired the audience when he
spoke about his childhood on
Bainbridge Island and how the
island had been overrun with
"McMansions" and how it di-
luted the fabric and pride of the
local community.
Valley was recently director
of the State Capitol Museum.
He related how Hood Canal was
in his genes, as his grandpar-
ents had canoed from Seattle to
the Union City hotel for their
honeymoon.
SCHALLIOL OF THE Wash-
ington State Historical Society,
talked about how the McReavy
House can obtain funding from
the state. He encouraged an ap-
plication from the foundation and
told the group how to include in-
kind donations as part of the re-
quired matching funds. He said
a "historic structures" report is a
road map for restoration.
"All the speakers encouraged
the foundation in its preserva-
tion efforts," Fredson said. "The
audience was inspired by the im-
portant preservation chance in
Union and how it can aid future
community development."
At evening's end, eight more
members paid dues of $25. Per-
sons who would like to join the
group are invited to the founda-
tion's next working meeting in
April. For more information, call
Lisa Leggett at 898-1717.
What Harstine Island needs
are log cabins for tourists to spend
the night - or does it? A number of
Harstine residents and the Mason
County Commission don't think
so.
Harstine neighbors filled the
commission chambers to oppose
such a proposal at a public hearing
held on February 27. The idea was
to turn 2.57 acres of inland prop-
erty on North Island Drive into a
campground. The area in question
is zoned Rural Residential 5 and
property owners Linda Christen-
son and Frank James requested
changing the designation to an-
other zone: Rural Tourist Camp-
ground.
Their plan was to build eight or
nine up-scale log cabins on pilings,
each large enough for two people
but without kitchen facilities.
They also wanted to build a gaze-
bo and a main office and to install
plantings and foliage to screen the
grounds from the public.
After listening to two and a half'
hours of testimony from more than
a dozen people, most of whom spoke
against the proposal, commission-
ers Tim Sheldon and Lynda Ring-
Erickson voted 2-0 to deny the
request. Commissioner Ross Gal-
lagher thought it best that he not
cast a vote, explaining how he had
unwittingly asked a community
member about the issue and as a
result felt he had compromised his
objectivity on the matter.
FOLLOWING TWO public
hearings last October and in Janu-
ary, the Mason County's Planning
Advisory Commission came to the
same conclusion.
Primary concerns expressed by
those speaking against the rezone
included how it might affect adja-
cent property values and the lack
Congestive
Heart Failure
Forum
Set for
Tuesday, March 27
"Learning New Ways
to Keep Active and as
Healthy as Possible"
Chandar Bhimani. M.D
Board Certified
Internal Medicine
of recreational attractions open
to the public on the island. Some
neighbors said they were bothered
by the Rural Tourist Campground
designation because it could leave
the property open to ancillary com-
mercial uses.
Some said they were worried
about the precedent it would set
for other property owners on the
island potentially interested in re-
zoning their property to commer-
cial uses in a residential neigh-
borhood. They didn't believe the
rezone request was the best fit for
the criteria of a rural residential
neighborhood. "I think a rezone
opens up ibr a lot of commercial
opportunities not compatible with
the island," said Rebecca Magu-
ire.
She described herself as a
neighbor with a master's degree in
urban planning and was echoing a
concern expressed by many at the
hearing. Maguire said Harstine
Island has a closely knit commu-
nity of people who cook together
and share produce they've grown
in their backyards. "It's amazing.
I've never found a place like this,"
she said.
MAGUIRE WAS quick to add
she is not opposed to the idea of
(Please turn to page 42.)
Complete $ 3 7 5
360-705-2857
or 1-800-575-8823 24 hours
Always low cost with dignity
AMERICAN BURIAL &
CREMATION SERVICES
Thank you to all those who Joined Olneh on the Home Tour February 2Sth. It was a great success.
The next Home Tour will be March 25th. If you would like to have a personal tour of
any home, please contact Dinah anytime at the phone number or website above.
MGH's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is offering a FREE
Community Health Education Forum luncheon on Tuesday, March 27
from noon until 1:30 p.m. to help patients and family members
understand "Congestive Heart Failure" (CHF). The Forum is offered
every four months for all area CHF patients to attend - whether they
are treated at MGH or not. Critical care nurses, Dhysical therapists,
dieticians, pharmacists and a chef will all be a part of the Forum.
The Forum covers:
• What is CHF?
• What are the causes and treatments?
• Medication
• Low-impact exercise tips
• Low-salt/low-fat eating
The Forum will end with a free low-salt/low-fat gourmet lunch prepared
by MGH's Executive Chef, John Cruse, and staff. To make a
reservation for the March 27, 2007 meeting, call Tom DiDonna,
R.N., coordinator of the Forum, at (360) 427-3609 (from Belfair
(360) 27.5-8614 and ask for the education department).
This month, Chandar Bhimani, M.D., board-certified in
internal medieine, will prouide an Open Forum on heart
disease. Come with your questions to learn more
about sell-management of CHF.
General
Where caring counts.
Bay Pediatflcs • North
Thursday, March 8, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 31