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Page A-16 - Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, March 26, 2020
Lucky Dog Casino, shown Monday on the Skokomish Reservation, is closed,
along with all other entertainment venues statewide, for at least two
weeks. Journal photo Justin Johnson
Closures: MTA, utilities offer advice, updates on Service
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“Cash donations to buy more food
would be amazing]? she said.
For the Meals on Wheels patrons,
Verle’s in Shelton donated 100 pack-
ages of toilet paper, each containing
four rolls. '
Every client receives a four-pack.
Verle’s also donated Reese’s Peanut
Butter Cups.
“Chocolate is good for the soul,” Del-
Bosque said.
MASON TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Mason Transit Authority advises
riders to check the agency’s website or
call customer service at 360-426-9434
during business hours to ensure they
have accurate schedule information.
Additional service might be canceled on
a day-to-day basis if MTA has a short:
age of drivers, MTA states.
“During this time, we ask that our
riders keep trips to essential needs,
stay home if not feeling well and prac-
tice proactive hygiene to help protect
our drivers and other passengers. Make
sure to cover mouth and nose if cough-
ing or sneezing, wash hands regularly
with soap and hot water or use hand
sanitizer, do not touch your face with
your hands, and keep distance from
other passengers as much as possible.
We also ask that you to enter the bus
from the rear door.
“MTA is cleaning buses regularly
and. wiping down surfaces as much
as possible between routes. We have
closed the atrium at the Transit-Com-
munity Center, but the T-CC is still
open for customer service at this time.”
SHELTON CINEMAS
AND SKYLINE DRIVE-IN
Like other movie theaters around
the state, Shelton Cinemas closed it
doors about two weeks ago. The Skyline
Drive-In in Shelton was set to open, but
legally can’t.
Dorothea Mayes .owns both busi-
nesses.
“It’s a painfiil situation Every
small business in the state is going to
Q
LEFI': On Monday, Mason-Transit Authority reduced services to save
resources and assist with social distancing.
Ridership is down 70 percent, the agency reported. RIGHT: Shelton Cinemas
is closed, and the Skyline Drive-In
will not open. “Every small business in the state is going to be
hurting,” said Dorothea Mayes, whoowns both
businesses. Journal photos by Gordon Weeks
be hurting,” she said.
Mayes said she agonized over wheth—
er to open the drive-in, which would
provide social distancing not available
in a theater; she said she wants to be
“socially responsible.” Two weeks ago,
Gov. 'Inslee told drive-in owners they
could open, she said.
On Monday night, drive-in movie
theaters were not listed as “essential
services” among the businesses that
could remain open.
“Now the choice is gone,” she said.
Mayes added, “I need the drive-in
business. I need the summertime busi-
ness to make it through the winter.”
Mayes said she hopes moviegoers
will return to_her theaters when the re-
strictions are lifted and they can open
again.
HOOD CANAL
COMMUNICATIONS
In a message to customers on Mon-
day, Hood Canal Communications an-
nounced it is postponing its annual
cable‘rate increase until further notice
“in continuing with our customer relief I
efforts in response to the coronavirus
outbreak.” ‘
“You may have received a notice
that our rates are increasing on April
1,” HCC wrote to customers. “This no-
tice was scheduled to go out for our
annual cable TV rate increase which
takes place every year in April 1st and
in the current chaos, the notice was not
suspended. You will receive an updated
notification soon indicating the annual
rate increase has been postponed. We
apologize for the confiision.”
In a newsletter released Tuesday
morning, HCC wrete that it is consid-
ered an “essential service” and will re-
main open.
“While our offices are closed to the
public and many of our employees are
working remotely, we are available by
phone, email and social media to keep
you connected, informed and safe. If you
need assistance with ybur service, call or
email us as usual. Thank you for being
a loyal customer and please stay safe!”
For more information, call 360-898-
2481 or Visit www.hcc.net.
MASON COUNTY
GARBAGE RECYCLING
Mason County Garbage & Recycling
is asking customers to ensure garbage
is not left unsecured for pickup.
“Bagging loose garbage helps ensure
items do not litter the surrounding area
when your garbage driver is servicing
your cart or container, but more impor-
tantly, it will limit exposure to our em-
ployees,” the company stated in a news
release. “Effective immediately, gar-
bage drivers will be instructed to not
service any loose or unsecured garbage
items outside of your cart pr container.
“All extra units must be fully con-
tained in a sealed disposable container
or properly sealed bag. This is a precau-
tion during the COVID-19 crisis and we
ask for your assistance to help keep our
employees and community members
safe.”
For more information, call 360-426-
8729' or email cust2149@wasteconnec—
tions.com.