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Tarrant wants third term as mayor c (Continued from page 1.) city's mission statement says, "Building a stronger community together." In support of that mis- sion, he said, the city needs a gov- ernment that is transparent as well as sustainable. "! WANT Shelton to be a safe community, one that has a vi- brant economy with sustained family-wage jobs now and in the future," he said. "I want Shelton to continue to be a great place to raise a family. "I want Shelton to be known for its environmental steward- ship along with economic develop- ment. I want Shelton to continue to be a community of partnerships between government and its citi- zens. I want visitors to say after spending time in Shelton, 'this is a community that cares about it- self and it shows.'" Tarrant's announcement lists a number of recent accomplish- ments he helped foster, includ- ing: • Working with the other city commissioners to move forward with a new fire station and a pro- John Tarrant cess to improve fire service by looking at possible consolidation with F/reDistrict 5. • Working to improve commu- nity safety by focusing on the Cit- izens Police Academy this year and increased attention to and development of Neighborhood Watch programs with addition of a community policing officer. • Procuring grants and loans for streets, infrastructure, pub- lic safety and environmental improvements, including $15.4 million in grants for Wallace Kneeland Boulevard, Olympic Highway North, Northcliff Road and the Emergency 911 Center in 2006. Ongoing grants and low- interest loans in recent years are paying for work on: Northcliff Road, $2.4 million; downtown sidewalks, $435,000; the Basin 2 Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project in downtown Shelton, $3.3 million; removal of sewer lines from Goldsborough Creek, $2.9 million; sewer plant upgrades, $1.4 million; and Basin 5 Inflow and Infiltration Reduc- tion Project, $1 million. • Working with the Port of Shelton to secure access and ease- ments for reclaimed water and sewer lines as part of the Shelton Area Regional Water and Sewer Project. • Improving communication with city residents and other governments, including monthly meetings with the chair of the Mason County Commission, ar- ticles in the city newsletter with his fellow commissioners and more. TARRANT SAID his priori- ties also include continuing to work on a long-range street plan that provides for ongoing mainte- nance; continuing to have quar- terly meetings with the county commission and Shelton Port Commission to tbster common interests; and continuing to seek funding for projects on the city's five-year strategic plan. His community involvement includes being chair of the Ma- son Transit Board, president of United Way of Mason County, a board member of the Economic Bridge work closes drive-in Development Council of Maso County and chair of the Comm nity Action Council of Lewis-Ms son-Thurston Counties. He is al$: active in the Shelton Kiwanis. He taught high-school history, sect economics and leadership class Ma,, for 31 years and was senior-cla wee and Associated Student Body a 1 visor at Shelton High School. He Sun later served as staff develop Day for Shelton School District, at an l ranging and planning traini 2 p. for teachers and non-certificat She staff until June 2004. Cot Tarrant grew up in Bellingha bus'. and graduated with a bachelor! tic/! degree in education from Westet serx Washington University, with fur at Sai libr ther educational training Martin's Western a: berl University, Seattle Pacific University. reac He and his wife, Patricia, ha boal two grown children. Seniors age 55 and over (Up to $100 savings) Ron McLean  X*RLS0S0 €Ilrlilttll +tax SHELTON School District #309 BREAKFAST & LUNCH MiNi/ April 9-13 MONDAY: Breakfast: Cold cereal, churro, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Burr/to with salsa, milk+ Speed Line: Chicken tenders with BBQ sauce. TUESDAY: Breakfast: Breakfast hot pocket, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Chicken burger w th thousand island dressing, chocolate milk. Speed Line: French bread pizza. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Pancake, sausage on a stick, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Super macho nachos with seasoned beef, milk. Speed Line: Taco pocket. THURSDAY: Breakfast: Cheese omelet, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner roll, milk. Speed Line: BBQ rib on a hoagie. FRIDAY: Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Hot dog on a bun, clodhopper clusters, chocolate milk. Speed Line: Cheese sticks with marinara sauce. I SHELTON ] 114 E. Cedar St. 360-426-2611 "OODSPORT 150 N. Lake Cushman Rd. : (Continued from page 1.) restaurant was nearly a disaster him razor-clam digging down to man. "A lot of families would come the existing highway, which will thanks to a broken water pipe. the ocean," Carl said. "He really in on weekends," Sand/said. remain open until the project is Skokomish Valley resident Jerry likes his razor clams." There were fishermen, shrimp- complete, said James Elvin project R/chert was there. "I'd better go The customers will miss having ers, touring bicyclists and many manager for the Washington State see what I can do to help," he told a place to hang out, but they'll re- others who made their way in to Department of Transportation. the Kvarnstroms. They knew at ally miss its juicy burgers, plenti- the drive-in. Once, a tall, black The drive-in opened in the that moment they'd found a home. ful French fries served in red plas- man sporting an NBA champion- 1950s and food and drinks were R/chert became a regular. "He had tic baskets and thick, creamy milk- ship ring came in. Sand/ didn't passed to motorists through a his 'office' in our building," Sand/ shakes that recall a bygone era recognize him and didn't ask who window. Over the years the build- added, when teenagers cruised around in he was, either. It wasn't that the ing was expanded and the drive- There were others. Haldean hot rods and life was simpler and, proprietors were stuffy, they just up window was closed due to regu- Johnson, the Twidwells, Don and maybe, better, weren't nosy. Billie Howard and many more Besides, they were kept busy lations concerning beer and wine regulars helped sustain them THE RESTAURANT had its making their famous Skok Burg- sales, through the long, slow winters, share of tumult. It was closed more ers, which featured huge patties "IT WAS just a good old family There was no big party or special than a few times by winter floods 8- to 9-inches wide, Canyon Burg- diner," Sand/said on the evening event to mark the drive-in's clos- and icy roads. Power outages also ers served on hoagie rolls, fish and the drive-in closed. "It's a sad oc- ing, perhaps because Sand/is still shut it down occasionally, chips and more. casion. We'll miss a lot of the pea- recovering from a broken arm she A phone booth located about At the end, the restaurant had ple who became acquainted with suffered in a fall two weeks ear- 15 yards north was the subject five tables, two pinball machines us. We'll still see a lot of" them at lier. Faithful customers stopped of newspaper photographs when and a jukebox. A hand-printed church or around town." in one last time and Don Howard the rising waters of the adjacent ... sign behind the check stand read: Their first day operating the sent a basket of flowers. "I take Purdy Creek threatened to sink it. "You cannot get a milkshake on , The phone booth, by the way, was Wednesdays after 6:00 p.m.! Why? , taken out a few years ago. Carl Because we close and sanitize the said it was being used too often by machine!" 360-877-6881 Hupp seeks seat on port board people makingdrugdeals. Television news crews from Se- (Continued from page 1.) marina and other port properties, .attle, at the sign of the first flood The riding season is fast [ a founding member of the Colum- he said. There are more buildings watch of the year on the Skokom- J b/a-Pacific Resource Conserva- to be built and policy decisions to ish River, inundated Purdy Can- approaching. Make sure t/on and Economic Development be made that will expand port uses yon with large trucks. The reason? District. He served two terms as in many other ways, he added. To be on hand to film migrating your motorcycle chairman of that organization, salmon splash across the water- which forms a district that serves covered highway, a nearly annual coverage is Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific and rite of passage for both fish and Wahkiakum counties. reporters. ,+,,o.. complete anu Hupp also believes that his 20 'Phe first time we saw the fish years of experience as a naval avi- swim across the highway was up-to-aate. ator will add a broad understand- kind of remarkable," Sand/ re- ing of aviation issues pertaining called. "One day we watched a mo- , AYLOR 0 Stop in for a free review or quote. to growth and use of the Sand- torhome slide down the highway f=., erson Field airport. On the sub- ject of growth at the port, he said on its side," added Carl. NSURANOE 104 E. St. #1 Shelton, WA 98584 I liDS# he's pleased with the work done MANY REGS came from  +SERVICE$ 360-427"-1989 * 360-426-5595 during the past 10 years and ap- the Skokomish Valley or have marlene@marlenetaylorinsurance.cor plauds efforts to raise the port to weekend homes at Lake Cush- - its current level of economic im- portance and vitality in the com- munity. SPECIALS The stage is set, he thinks, for At the ,,tersection even more important develop- of Highway 101 and ments. Because of a decreasing OF THE 108, just minutes amount of private land available for business development, Hupp WEEK away from Olympia contends the port will continue "o'= 4/11 ,d Shelton to grow as one of the most viable " options for business expansion: fThu::e are more opporuhities for development at airport, Jay ][][upp U' _ FACTORY Mell Chevrolet 00ooKuM CREEK 000100l[ ST O RE where the satisfied TOBACCO , Made flesh at our own factory " ISLAND BLENDZ customers buy ... COMPLETE..,+,+ PREMIS 0€ /   ! Tom Roof CIGAJLU. +l,;:++ + CIGARETTES Little Cigars - -- $1199 $199 .......... "" ...... x iv + Were you pleased with Ihe way your vehicle was delivered'? YeS Reg. $21.95 W G B0 Re. $12.99 *  " "" -" ...... Would you recommend usto friends*? Y,.tl t 1₯+ +,it, COMPLETE N E W CIG.&IRS IVIAK00 Ken ROL.YOUI-OrT Wa.tk-II-l_ Hllmidol" GAT G We would appreciatc your comments: '@if if/" "U GorilY,am $12 GEAT SELECTION "i our OWTi. •/feet group 99 of Fine Cigars & ISLAND BLENDZ +tax $. $. R.#. - She/too One Pound Bag Humidor Accessories Hand rolled-Fine cigars SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Ouittlng Smoking I ,', , :'' , '' ' LARGE SELECTION 10% OFF ALL PARTS AND SERVICE NOW Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Hea,h. ,"' ' " -- '''RECEIVE 5l PER!GALLON 111  i! ,) -" , GAS DISCOUNT ,i []  P, IJIIiILT HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-10 .m. :] The Kamilche Trading Post operates under a compact with the State o/Washington a€ TO Shop" TOBACCO PRODUCTS DRIVE-THRU Sun-Tbrs 7am-9pm Ffi & Sat 7am-10pm 360-426-5254 Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, April 5, 2007 Tarrant wants third term as mayor c (Continued from page 1.) city's mission statement says, "Building a stronger community together." In support of that mis- sion, he said, the city needs a gov- ernment that is transparent as well as sustainable. "! WANT Shelton to be a safe community, one that has a vi- brant economy with sustained family-wage jobs now and in the future," he said. "I want Shelton to continue to be a great place to raise a family. "I want Shelton to be known for its environmental steward- ship along with economic develop- ment. I want Shelton to continue to be a community of partnerships between government and its citi- zens. I want visitors to say after spending time in Shelton, 'this is a community that cares about it- self and it shows.'" Tarrant's announcement lists a number of recent accomplish- ments he helped foster, includ- ing: • Working with the other city commissioners to move forward with a new fire station and a pro- John Tarrant cess to improve fire service by looking at possible consolidation with F/reDistrict 5. • Working to improve commu- nity safety by focusing on the Cit- izens Police Academy this year and increased attention to and development of Neighborhood Watch programs with addition of a community policing officer. • Procuring grants and loans for streets, infrastructure, pub- lic safety and environmental improvements, including $15.4 million in grants for Wallace Kneeland Boulevard, Olympic Highway North, Northcliff Road and the Emergency 911 Center in 2006. Ongoing grants and low- interest loans in recent years are paying for work on: Northcliff Road, $2.4 million; downtown sidewalks, $435,000; the Basin 2 Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project in downtown Shelton, $3.3 million; removal of sewer lines from Goldsborough Creek, $2.9 million; sewer plant upgrades, $1.4 million; and Basin 5 Inflow and Infiltration Reduc- tion Project, $1 million. • Working with the Port of Shelton to secure access and ease- ments for reclaimed water and sewer lines as part of the Shelton Area Regional Water and Sewer Project. • Improving communication with city residents and other governments, including monthly meetings with the chair of the Mason County Commission, ar- ticles in the city newsletter with his fellow commissioners and more. TARRANT SAID his priori- ties also include continuing to work on a long-range street plan that provides for ongoing mainte- nance; continuing to have quar- terly meetings with the county commission and Shelton Port Commission to tbster common interests; and continuing to seek funding for projects on the city's five-year strategic plan. His community involvement includes being chair of the Ma- son Transit Board, president of United Way of Mason County, a board member of the Economic Bridge work closes drive-in Development Council of Maso County and chair of the Comm nity Action Council of Lewis-Ms son-Thurston Counties. He is al$: active in the Shelton Kiwanis. He taught high-school history, sect economics and leadership class Ma,, for 31 years and was senior-cla wee and Associated Student Body a 1 visor at Shelton High School. He Sun later served as staff develop Day for Shelton School District, at an l ranging and planning traini 2 p. for teachers and non-certificat She staff until June 2004. Cot Tarrant grew up in Bellingha bus'. and graduated with a bachelor! tic/! degree in education from Westet serx Washington University, with fur at Sai libr ther educational training Martin's Western a: berl University, Seattle Pacific University. reac He and his wife, Patricia, ha boal two grown children. Seniors age 55 and over (Up to $100 savings) Ron McLean  X*RLS0S0 €Ilrlilttll +tax SHELTON School District #309 BREAKFAST & LUNCH MiNi/ April 9-13 MONDAY: Breakfast: Cold cereal, churro, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Burr/to with salsa, milk+ Speed Line: Chicken tenders with BBQ sauce. TUESDAY: Breakfast: Breakfast hot pocket, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Chicken burger w th thousand island dressing, chocolate milk. Speed Line: French bread pizza. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Pancake, sausage on a stick, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Super macho nachos with seasoned beef, milk. Speed Line: Taco pocket. THURSDAY: Breakfast: Cheese omelet, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner roll, milk. Speed Line: BBQ rib on a hoagie. FRIDAY: Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Hot dog on a bun, clodhopper clusters, chocolate milk. Speed Line: Cheese sticks with marinara sauce. I SHELTON ] 114 E. Cedar St. 360-426-2611 "OODSPORT 150 N. Lake Cushman Rd. : (Continued from page 1.) restaurant was nearly a disaster him razor-clam digging down to man. "A lot of families would come the existing highway, which will thanks to a broken water pipe. the ocean," Carl said. "He really in on weekends," Sand/said. remain open until the project is Skokomish Valley resident Jerry likes his razor clams." There were fishermen, shrimp- complete, said James Elvin project R/chert was there. "I'd better go The customers will miss having ers, touring bicyclists and many manager for the Washington State see what I can do to help," he told a place to hang out, but they'll re- others who made their way in to Department of Transportation. the Kvarnstroms. They knew at ally miss its juicy burgers, plenti- the drive-in. Once, a tall, black The drive-in opened in the that moment they'd found a home. ful French fries served in red plas- man sporting an NBA champion- 1950s and food and drinks were R/chert became a regular. "He had tic baskets and thick, creamy milk- ship ring came in. Sand/ didn't passed to motorists through a his 'office' in our building," Sand/ shakes that recall a bygone era recognize him and didn't ask who window. Over the years the build- added, when teenagers cruised around in he was, either. It wasn't that the ing was expanded and the drive- There were others. Haldean hot rods and life was simpler and, proprietors were stuffy, they just up window was closed due to regu- Johnson, the Twidwells, Don and maybe, better, weren't nosy. Billie Howard and many more Besides, they were kept busy lations concerning beer and wine regulars helped sustain them THE RESTAURANT had its making their famous Skok Burg- sales, through the long, slow winters, share of tumult. It was closed more ers, which featured huge patties "IT WAS just a good old family There was no big party or special than a few times by winter floods 8- to 9-inches wide, Canyon Burg- diner," Sand/said on the evening event to mark the drive-in's clos- and icy roads. Power outages also ers served on hoagie rolls, fish and the drive-in closed. "It's a sad oc- ing, perhaps because Sand/is still shut it down occasionally, chips and more. casion. We'll miss a lot of the pea- recovering from a broken arm she A phone booth located about At the end, the restaurant had ple who became acquainted with suffered in a fall two weeks ear- 15 yards north was the subject five tables, two pinball machines us. We'll still see a lot of" them at lier. Faithful customers stopped of newspaper photographs when and a jukebox. A hand-printed church or around town." in one last time and Don Howard the rising waters of the adjacent ... sign behind the check stand read: Their first day operating the sent a basket of flowers. "I take Purdy Creek threatened to sink it. "You cannot get a milkshake on , The phone booth, by the way, was Wednesdays after 6:00 p.m.! Why? , taken out a few years ago. Carl Because we close and sanitize the said it was being used too often by machine!" 360-877-6881 Hupp seeks seat on port board people makingdrugdeals. Television news crews from Se- (Continued from page 1.) marina and other port properties, .attle, at the sign of the first flood The riding season is fast [ a founding member of the Colum- he said. There are more buildings watch of the year on the Skokom- J b/a-Pacific Resource Conserva- to be built and policy decisions to ish River, inundated Purdy Can- approaching. Make sure t/on and Economic Development be made that will expand port uses yon with large trucks. The reason? District. He served two terms as in many other ways, he added. To be on hand to film migrating your motorcycle chairman of that organization, salmon splash across the water- which forms a district that serves covered highway, a nearly annual coverage is Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific and rite of passage for both fish and Wahkiakum counties. reporters. ,+,,o.. complete anu Hupp also believes that his 20 'Phe first time we saw the fish years of experience as a naval avi- swim across the highway was up-to-aate. ator will add a broad understand- kind of remarkable," Sand/ re- ing of aviation issues pertaining called. "One day we watched a mo- , AYLOR 0 Stop in for a free review or quote. to growth and use of the Sand- torhome slide down the highway f=., erson Field airport. On the sub- ject of growth at the port, he said on its side," added Carl. NSURANOE 104 E. St. #1 Shelton, WA 98584 I liDS# he's pleased with the work done MANY REGS came from  +SERVICE$ 360-427"-1989 * 360-426-5595 during the past 10 years and ap- the Skokomish Valley or have marlene@marlenetaylorinsurance.cor plauds efforts to raise the port to weekend homes at Lake Cush- - its current level of economic im- portance and vitality in the com- munity. SPECIALS The stage is set, he thinks, for At the ,,tersection even more important develop- of Highway 101 and ments. Because of a decreasing OF THE 108, just minutes amount of private land available for business development, Hupp WEEK away from Olympia contends the port will continue "o'= 4/11 ,d Shelton to grow as one of the most viable " options for business expansion: fThu::e are more opporuhities for development at airport, Jay ][][upp U' _ FACTORY Mell Chevrolet 00ooKuM CREEK 000100l[ ST O RE where the satisfied TOBACCO , Made flesh at our own factory " ISLAND BLENDZ customers buy ... COMPLETE..,+,+ PREMIS 0€ /   ! Tom Roof CIGAJLU. +l,;:++ + CIGARETTES Little Cigars - -- $1199 $199 .......... "" ...... x iv + Were you pleased with Ihe way your vehicle was delivered'? YeS Reg. $21.95 W G B0 Re. $12.99 *  " "" -" ...... Would you recommend usto friends*? Y,.tl t 1₯+ +,it, COMPLETE N E W CIG.&IRS IVIAK00 Ke n ROL.YOUI-OrT Wa.tk-II-l_ Hllmidol" GAT G We would appreciatc your comments: '@if if/" "U GorilY,am $12 GEAT SELECTION "i our OWTi. •/feet group 99 of Fine Cigars & ISLAND BLENDZ +tax $. $. R.#. - She/too One Pound Bag Humidor Accessories Hand rolled-Fine cigars SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Ouittlng Smoking I ,', , :'' , '' ' LARGE SELECTION 10% OFF ALL PARTS AND SERVICE NOW Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Hea,h. ,"' ' " -- '''RECEIVE 5l PER!GALLON 111  i! ,) -" , GAS DISCOUNT ,i []  P, IJIIiILT HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-10 .m. :] The Kamilche Trading Post operates under a compact with the State o/Washington a€ TO Shop" TOBACCO PRODUCTS DRIVE-THRU Sun-Tbrs 7am-9pm Ffi & Sat 7am-10pm 360-426-5254 Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, April 5, 2007