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SERVICENEWS
SHS g
training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Chaun
G. Orr graduated from basic military
training at Lackland Air Force Base,
San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive,
eight-week program that included train-
ing in military discipline and studies,
Air Force core values, physical fitness,
and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training
earn four credits toward an associate
in applied science degree through the
Community College of the Air Force.
Orr is the son of Gary Orr of Blevins
Road North, Shelton.
He is a 2005 graduate of Shelton
High School. He earned an associate
degree in 2008 from Olympic College,
Bremerton.
A Septic Sense Workshop able feature of every rural Attendees will learn what
will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 home. they can do on their own and
p.m. on April 17 at the Pioneer The workshop describes when to call in a professional.
Intermediate School located at the basic components of sep- Along with a septic main-
611 E. Agate Road in Shelton. tic systems and provides tenance discount coupon, ev-
This workshop is intended participants a chance to ask eryone attending will receive
to help homeowners avoid questions specific to their own a useful printed manual
flushing money down the needs, they can use as a resource at
drain. Experts will explain Those attending will re- home.
what can be flushed safely, ceive straightforward infor- For information and to reg-
how septic systems work and mation to help them maintain ister contact mary.dimatteo@
what to do to protect this valu- their septic systems, wsu.edu or 427-9670 ext. 682.
'All about 9-1-1' topic for April Mason General Hospital meeting
Keeping diabetes under control is the best wa:¢ be prepared for a diabetic emergency, and to ad-
to prevent a diabetic emergency. Ifa medical crisis dress concerns.
were to arise, knowing how to deal with it ahead of The Shelton Diabetes Support Group, affiliated
time is essential for the best possible outcome. "All with the American Diabetes Association, meets at
About 9-1-1" will be the topic for discussion at the the Hospital: every third Thursday of the month
next Mason General Hospital Shelton Diabetes from September to June. It is free and open to
Support Group meeting from i to 2 p.m. on April people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends,
19 in the Ellinor Room at the hospital, and family. For more information call Sue Bar-
Local firefighter and paramedic, Jess Fulker- wick, R.N., C.D.E. at 427-7332 from Allyn 275-
son, will provide valuable information on how to 8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center.
Shelton
High
School crew
gives away
helmets
Event will take
place at skate park
The Shelton High School
Helmet Crew is hosting a
Bike Rodeo and Helmet
Giveaway at the Shelton
Skate Park for local youth
from noon to 4 p.m. on Fri-
day.
Bike helmets are avail-
able first-come, first-served.
Education stations, live
mnsic, light refreshments
and performances by BMX
riders are also scheduled.
Open for Business April 2, 20112
Cost Effective - Coordinated - Future Focused
Fiddle Fest
Continued from page B-1
shows each year, along with their older peers, parents and
grandparents.
"We seem to focus more on the young kids these days
but that's how we go on preserving and perpetuating," Farr
said.
Students at SHS even get involved in the actual produc-
tion of the show, she said.
"It's the kids that are up there setting our mics for us,"
she said. "They're back there with the headsets talking
with the lighting. The kids are running the show."
For more information, call 432-0815. Tickets can be pur-
chased via sock.org or by email at sock@sock.org.
Harstine ilton, Connie Hawes and
Pat Remine for past ser-
Continued from page B-1 vices. Donna and Connie
served on the original corn-
for the big tasting. The regu- mittee that launched this
lar meeting will start at 7 wonderful annual event.
p.m.. Even if you don't make The committee wants to
a chili dish, stop in, meet fel- recognize the continued
low islanders and enjoy, support of the Commu-
Senior lunch has nity Club, in partnership
a new menu out for with Humanities Washing-
April. On Wednesday, April ton and the Washington
4 they will be serving up State Legislature, for host-
baked chicken, mashed pota- ing unique cultural enrich-
toes with gravy, green beans merit programs, which have
and Jell-O with whipped been open and free to all.
cream. Then two weeks Lastly, kudos to the eommu-
later on the April 18, you nity, which has continued to
can look forward to taco support the series with the
lasagna, green salad and donations that have kept the
sherbet. These lunches are program self-supporting and
open to all over 50 and their the communities splendid
guests. The hall gets packed attendance.
with some 100 people show- The Pioneer Kiwanis Crab
ing up sometimes, so you and Clam Dinner was a suc-
might want to get there a cess -- thanks to all who
little before noon. For being attended. The food is always
served this great food all great and there is lots of
that is asked is a small dona- excitement during the live
tion of $3. auction. The dinner will be
The Harstine Island around the same time next
Community Club thanks year, so mark your calendar
profusely all the volunteers now.
who have worked over the Donna Dowdney, of Harst-
past few months to bring ine Island, will be one of the
our fourth season of Inquir- exhibitors at the Gail Harker
ing Minds to Mason Coun- Creative Studies Center in
ty. Many hands make light La Conner. She would like
work so, special recoguition to invite islanders to see her
to Brenda and Dan Stain- art. Her projects present her
brook and Carol and Bill work on two themes: Varia-
Bush for managing the hall; tions on the Dance of Life
Judie Schaaf and new com- and Fractals. Her designs
mittee members Gary and explode, implode, encircle,
Mary Sue Steinman for flyer spiral, branch and wander
and brochure distribution; through space.
Bill Burrows for Power She has worked to de-
Point support and brochure 'velop fractal designs on
design. Also, April Hansen, her computers for several
Billie and Lynn Fish, Hosts; years. Fractals are complex
Mike Plomski and Jeff geometric designs gener-
Roberge, sound (a work in ated through mathematical
progress); and Arlen Mor- formulas. You are invited to
ris, Chair, administration attend the exhibition from
and promotion. They want 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 14
also to thank Donna Ham- and 15.
PUD 3 is pleased to announce that April 2 will be the first official day
of business at the new operations center at 2621 E Johns Prairie Road
The energy efficient facility provides for improved customer service;
more efficient management of utility functions; lower cost of
operations over the long term; and additional office space that will
allow for continued customer-centered service for the next 50 years or
longer.
To enhance customer convenience, PUD
3 has a pay center in downtown Shelton .... .... .
at 310 West Cota Street. The changes ......
will not affect the services available at
PUD 3's Belfair office.
During the month of March, PUD 3 departments such as engineering,
energy conservation, and telecommunications will be moving to the
new facility. Prior to April 2, customers may want to contact the PUD to
coordinate business they may have with staff.
Mason County PUD No. 3 - Clean, Renewable Energy Every Day
Main Shelton Office - 2621 E Johns Prairie Road, Shelton, WA
Shelton Payment Center- 310 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA
Belfair Office - 21341 E State Route 3, Belfair, WA
Shelton (360) 426-8255 - Belfair (360) 275-2833 - Elma (360) 861-4247
Outage Line (360) 432-1533
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