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County commission roundup:
Earth d
an re00t
is-Ma'
is alm
nis.
istorY,
.'lasso
r-cla
,dy ad'
)ol. I4e
,eloper
ct, at'
'ainiN
ficatd
agha
helo#
'este
th fur
t Saint
rn all
Two proclamations of two con-
secutive days came beibre the
Mason County Commission this
week.
First, the board proclaimed
Sunday, April 22, to be Earth
Day. To celebrate, there will be
an Earth Day Fair from 10 a.m. to
2 P.m. on Friday, April 20, at the
Shelton Civic Center, 525 West
Cota Street. A number of local
businesses and agencies will par-
ticipate and refreshments will be
served.
Victoria Rexford, community
librarian at the North Mason Tim-
berland Library in Belfair, then
read a proclamation made by the
board which declares Monday,
April 23, to be the day of The Big
Read: Timberland Reads Together
2007. As part of this event, the li-
brary will conduct public discus-
sion of the ideas and themes of the
classic American novel My .4nto-
nia by Willa Cather.
The goal of a community read-
ing this book, which explores cul-
tural themes of ethnicity, coopera-
tion and community building, is
to lead to a better understanding
of how multiple cultures comprise
society and create a closer sense
of community, Rexford said in the
proclamation.
In other business, commission-
ers:
Heard an announcement by
,ers get official days
Dave Loser, manager of the Equip-
ment Rental and Revolving Fund
that the county has purchased
a tire changer from Myers Tire
Company of Portland, Oregon, for
the amount of $5,986.95.
Authorized the spending of
$28,118 from the Lodging Tax
Fund for a scrolling reader board to
be used by the North Mason Cham-
ber of Commerce. This expenditure
was recommended by the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee
Authorized an amendment
reducing by $39,703 the county's
contract for wireline and wireless
communications in 2007. This re-
duction is due, in part, to the state
assuming the direct costs of cer-
Urban growth is talk of town
ments by then. Instead, it decided
to slow down the process, send out
postcards to let people know about
what's happening and allow more
time to take public comments and
review the plan before moving for-
ward.
At this point, the city expects to
be moving toward its first public
hearing around the end of April.
The previously anticipated meet-
ing on March 19 was postponed.
A DRAFT STATE Environ-
mental Policy Act document is
expected to be released on April
16. The city recently hosted an
open house to discuss this issue.
Most materials pertaining to this
subarea plan are available on
the county's Web site: co.mason.
wa.us, though copies of the plan
are also available on compact disc
and in paper tbrm.
At the joint meeting in March,
a number of people spoke about
how current plans will affect their
properties, many of which are lo-
cated in an area west of Sanderson
Field, which is being considered
tbr an urban reserve overlay.
Among them was Don Arse-
nault of Tacoma, who has owned
land along Highway 101 for 24
years. His concern had to do with
a proposed boundary line desig-
nating his land as industrial.
"There's clearly a distinction
between my land and the port
property," he said at the meeting,
explaining how his land is the lo-
cation of the former "airport apart-
ments" built by the U.S. Navy for
multi-family housing, a dense use
on a thin strip of property.
SINCE MOST manufacturing
requires more land space, desig-
nating this property for industrial
uses would limit the options avail-
able to him, he said. Arsenault
By REBECCA WELLS
Progress is under way, but offi-
lqals aren't ready to make a final
eclsion yet on the City of Shel-
tea's Urban Growth Area Sub-
Area Plan. More hearings and a
new map may be held later this
month.
City commissioners Dawn Pan-
nell and Dick Taylor, he in one of
his final duties as a city official, on
Wl. arch 13 joined county commis-
oners Ross Gallagher and Lynda
mg'Erickson in discussing the
lSstle.
The city had planned to adopt
Is plan by April 2 in order to
eligible for public works trust
nds in May and meet state
growth management require-
At Vander Wal's Garage, we take expert care of your car
A need to weed?
Then go to class
A clinic on dealing with noxious
Weeds will be held from 10 a.m.
o noon on Saturday, April 7, at
ae Cranberry Lake Research and
Education Center, 100 Tintagel
Road, Shelton. , . _
Pat Grover, coorainator vf the
he Mason County Noxious Weed
rogram, will talk about how to
entify and remove noxious weeds
sately. Participants are encour-
ged to bring photos of their weeds
r identification and remedy.
,rover will have on hand weed
nches for participants to try.
t a.ls Is a hands-on class, so par-
,[ClPants are advised to dress for
aeweather.
t: For more information or direc-
s to the site, send an e-mail to
atemal@u.washingto_ n.edu
or call Teri King at 432-3054.
This land is actually already in
the process of being considered
commercial, confirmed an official
for the city.
Mike Schuh of Auburn, repre-
senting Miles Sand and Gravel
Company, was the next to speak.
He requested a change in the
boundary line to include company
parcels located at the west end of
Franklin Street. Otherwise, the
current plan would divide the com-
pany's land, leaving some outside
and some inside the urban growth
area, or UGA.
John Konovsky, environmental
program manager ibr the Squaxin
Island Tribe, expressed concerns
about Johns Creek, which flows
through the UGA. As a result of
its receiving a tremendous influx
of cold groundwater, Johns Creek
watershed, he said, contains the
earliest run of summer chum
salmon returning to spawn in the
South Puget Sound area.
He recommended extending
the boundary along Johns Prai-
rie Road to at least Johns Creek
and removing as many parcels as
(Please turn to page 11.)
requested this heavy-density use
,otarv roses be considered a commercial use,
instead. His plans for the property
"'sOmg--on sale include a self-storage facility as
well as a motel and retail stores.
Shelton Rotary is selling roses
again as part of an annual effort
s U_ raise money for its community
ervicel, projects.
d--°ng'stem roses are sold by the
Z °zen and delivered in a profes-
JOnal box. Colors are assorted and
Relax and Enjoy Our Lavish...
EASTER B1JFF E"
SUnday, April 8, 2007 - $22.95 3pm-10pm
Ginger Baked Salmon
King Crab Legs
Scampi
Lobster Fettuccini
t, ha
ah dn°t necessarily be guaranteed.
ers for roses must be taken by
Ursday, April 5, tbr delivery on
Pril 12
For m
m " ore information call Em-
o;ettfl)obey at 427-9670, Exten-
oun 263.
Carved Prime Rib
Carved Roasted Pig
Orange Roughy w/Mango Salsa
Roasted Red Potatoes
tain services used by county gov-
ernments.
Allowed Public Works to ob-
tain reimbursement for construc-
tion expenses for a new Public
Works facility from the local loan
account of the Washington State
Treasurer.
Authorized Public Works to
advertise, interview and hire three
temporary road maintenance crew
members.
Authorized a total of $2,038.27
in grants as recommended by the
Veterans Assistance Fund Screen-
ing Committee.
The Pioneer Kiwanis Club presents 10 th Annual
SPENCER LAKE
FISHING D RBY!
Opening Day, Saturday 4/28
Daylight 'til 5pm
Proceeds benefit charitable children's programs of the Pioneer Kiwanis Club
*7 5° Adults '5 -°-°- Children 11 & under
Derby location and ticket sales:
Spencer Lake Bar & Grill ,,= P,o,.,.,d..,-2,os
PRIZES
First of 3 tagged fish caught before 1/1/08:*250
Longest fish: 1 st place: *200 * 2 nd place: $150.3 rd place: '100
Plus hundreds of dollars in gifts donated by local businesses.
Cash prizes awarded at 5:75pm. Derby drawings held at
5:30pro. Must be present to win.
Fishermen's meal and drink specials
Beach barbecue lunch Bonfire on the #eac#
Factory Warranties Stay Intact
When Services Are Performed Here
Mention or bring these coupons to Vander Wal's by 4/30/07
"3
Up to 5 qts. oil
Inspect fluids, belts,
amt hoses
Check tire pressure
and condition
Rotate tires
Test battery
Check exhaust system
Inspect wiper blades
Test lights and
turn signals
(Diesels & some trucks extra)
Mention or brin, coupon_ to Vandcr Wal's by4/30_.'07
"-iF-
If your car knocks & pings, hesi-II
tates, has poor acceleration, lacks
ii
power or idles rough.., you need
this service! II
We rec.mlnend this service every I ]
30,000 lniles.
II
II
II
s25 OFF :',
II
Mcnti,m or bring c.ul.m to Vandcr Wal's 12v_4/30/07 J L
I)rain & refill
Pressure test
Test system operation
Includes up to 2 gallons of
coolant
Includes BG Conditioner
SlO OFF
Mcnti.n or l,rmg c, mpon to Vandcr Wal's by 4/30/07
7
Automatic transmission fluid:
should bc flushed and filled every
25,000- 30,000 miles. Vander Wal's
Garage has an automatic transmis- I
sion flushing machine, which is the
only way to effi:ctively remove all [
accumulated deposits from within I
the entire transmission systeln. I
I
Sl0oer:
I
Mention ,,r bring c,,up,,n t,, Vandcr Wal's by 4/30/(.)7 -- -I
I
Disc or drum [
Includes rcsurfacing of the [
drums/rotors 1
New brake pads or brake
sllocs
s15 OFF
Mention .r bring coupon to Vandcr Wal's" by 4/30/07
Service You Can Count On
Setting the Standard for Excellence
Don and Sue Vandcr Wal --
"Family Owned/Operated Since 1942"
From Minor to Major Auto Service
Cooling systcln specialists Electrical
Computerized diagnostics Brakes
Air conditioning Ttlne.tlps
Radiators Electronic fhcl injection
Heater cores Factory-specified.
Clutches illallltcnance services
Wheel alignlncnt
Auto Truck Domestic Foreign
AUTOMOTIVE
S I':RV I (: I::
ASNO(:IATION
MEMBiR
321 S. 2nd St.
Downtown Shelton
426-8208
www.vanderwalsgarage.com
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9
County commission roundup:
Earth d
an re00t
is-Ma'
is alm
nis.
istorY,
.'lasso
r-cla
,dy ad'
)ol. I4e
,eloper
ct, at'
'ainiN
ficatd
agha
helo#
'este
th fur
t Saint
rn all
Two proclamations of two con-
secutive days came beibre the
Mason County Commission this
week.
First, the board proclaimed
Sunday, April 22, to be Earth
Day. To celebrate, there will be
an Earth Day Fair from 10 a.m. to
2 P.m. on Friday, April 20, at the
Shelton Civic Center, 525 West
Cota Street. A number of local
businesses and agencies will par-
ticipate and refreshments will be
served.
Victoria Rexford, community
librarian at the North Mason Tim-
berland Library in Belfair, then
read a proclamation made by the
board which declares Monday,
April 23, to be the day of The Big
Read: Timberland Reads Together
2007. As part of this event, the li-
brary will conduct public discus-
sion of the ideas and themes of the
classic American novel My .4nto-
nia by Willa Cather.
The goal of a community read-
ing this book, which explores cul-
tural themes of ethnicity, coopera-
tion and community building, is
to lead to a better understanding
of how multiple cultures comprise
society and create a closer sense
of community, Rexford said in the
proclamation.
In other business, commission-
ers:
Heard an announcement by
,ers get official days
Dave Loser, manager of the Equip-
ment Rental and Revolving Fund
that the county has purchased
a tire changer from Myers Tire
Company of Portland, Oregon, for
the amount of $5,986.95.
Authorized the spending of
$28,118 from the Lodging Tax
Fund for a scrolling reader board to
be used by the North Mason Cham-
ber of Commerce. This expenditure
was recommended by the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee
Authorized an amendment
reducing by $39,703 the county's
contract for wireline and wireless
communications in 2007. This re-
duction is due, in part, to the state
assuming the direct costs of cer-
Urban growth is talk of town
ments by then. Instead, it decided
to slow down the process, send out
postcards to let people know about
what's happening and allow more
time to take public comments and
review the plan before moving for-
ward.
At this point, the city expects to
be moving toward its first public
hearing around the end of April.
The previously anticipated meet-
ing on March 19 was postponed.
A DRAFT STATE Environ-
mental Policy Act document is
expected to be released on April
16. The city recently hosted an
open house to discuss this issue.
Most materials pertaining to this
subarea plan are available on
the county's Web site: co.mason.
wa.us, though copies of the plan
are also available on compact disc
and in paper tbrm.
At the joint meeting in March,
a number of people spoke about
how current plans will affect their
properties, many of which are lo-
cated in an area west of Sanderson
Field, which is being considered
tbr an urban reserve overlay.
Among them was Don Arse-
nault of Tacoma, who has owned
land along Highway 101 for 24
years. His concern had to do with
a proposed boundary line desig-
nating his land as industrial.
"There's clearly a distinction
between my land and the port
property," he said at the meeting,
explaining how his land is the lo-
cation of the former "airport apart-
ments" built by the U.S. Navy for
multi-family housing, a dense use
on a thin strip of property.
SINCE MOST manufacturing
requires more land space, desig-
nating this property for industrial
uses would limit the options avail-
able to him, he said. Arsenault
By REBECCA WELLS
Progress is under way, but offi-
lqals aren't ready to make a final
eclsion yet on the City of Shel-
tea's Urban Growth Area Sub-
Area Plan. More hearings and a
new map may be held later this
month.
City commissioners Dawn Pan-
nell and Dick Taylor, he in one of
his final duties as a city official, on
Wl. arch 13 joined county commis-
oners Ross Gallagher and Lynda
mg'Erickson in discussing the
lSstle.
The city had planned to adopt
Is plan by April 2 in order to
eligible for public works trust
nds in May and meet state
growth management require-
At Vander Wal's Garage, we take expert care of your car
A need to weed?
Then go to class
A clinic on dealing with noxious
Weeds will be held from 10 a.m.
o noon on Saturday, April 7, at
ae Cranberry Lake Research and
Education Center, 100 Tintagel
Road, Shelton. , . _
Pat Grover, coorainator vf the
he Mason County Noxious Weed
rogram, will talk about how to
entify and remove noxious weeds
sately. Participants are encour-
ged to bring photos of their weeds
r identification and remedy.
,rover will have on hand weed
nches for participants to try.
t a.ls Is a hands-on class, so par-
,[ClPants are advised to dress for
aeweather.
t: For more information or direc-
s to the site, send an e-mail to
atemal@u.washingto_ n.edu
or call Teri King at 432-3054.
This land is actually already in
the process of being considered
commercial, confirmed an official
for the city.
Mike Schuh of Auburn, repre-
senting Miles Sand and Gravel
Company, was the next to speak.
He requested a change in the
boundary line to include company
parcels located at the west end of
Franklin Street. Otherwise, the
current plan would divide the com-
pany's land, leaving some outside
and some inside the urban growth
area, or UGA.
John Konovsky, environmental
program manager ibr the Squaxin
Island Tribe, expressed concerns
about Johns Creek, which flows
through the UGA. As a result of
its receiving a tremendous influx
of cold groundwater, Johns Creek
watershed, he said, contains the
earliest run of summer chum
salmon returning to spawn in the
South Puget Sound area.
He recommended extending
the boundary along Johns Prai-
rie Road to at least Johns Creek
and removing as many parcels as
(Please turn to page 11.)
requested this heavy-density use
,otarv roses be considered a commercial use,
instead. His plans for the property
"'sOmg--on sale include a self-storage facility as
well as a motel and retail stores.
Shelton Rotary is selling roses
again as part of an annual effort
s U_ raise money for its community
ervicel, projects.
d--°ng'stem roses are sold by the
Z °zen and delivered in a profes-
JOnal box. Colors are assorted and
Relax and Enjoy Our Lavish...
EASTER B1JFF E"
SUnday, April 8, 2007 - $22.95 3pm-10pm
Ginger Baked Salmon
King Crab Legs
Scampi
Lobster Fettuccini
t, ha
ah dn°t necessarily be guaranteed.
ers for roses must be taken by
Ursday, April 5, tbr delivery on
Pril 12
For m
m " ore information call Em-
o;ettfl)obey at 427-9670, Exten-
oun 263.
Carved Prime Rib
Carved Roasted Pig
Orange Roughy w/Mango Salsa
Roasted Red Potatoes
tain services used by county gov-
ernments.
Allowed Public Works to ob-
tain reimbursement for construc-
tion expenses for a new Public
Works facility from the local loan
account of the Washington State
Treasurer.
Authorized Public Works to
advertise, interview and hire three
temporary road maintenance crew
members.
Authorized a total of $2,038.27
in grants as recommended by the
Veterans Assistance Fund Screen-
ing Committee.
The Pioneer Kiwanis Club presents 10 th Annual
SPENCER LAKE
FISHING D RBY!
Opening Day, Saturday 4/28
Daylight 'til 5pm
Proceeds benefit charitable children's programs of the Pioneer Kiwanis Club
*7 5° Adults '5 -°-°- Children 11 & under
Derby location and ticket sales:
Spencer Lake Bar & Grill ,,= P,o,.,.,d..,-2,os
PRIZES
First of 3 tagged fish caught before 1/1/08:*250
Longest fish: 1 st place: *200 * 2 nd place: $150.3 rd place: '100
Plus hundreds of dollars in gifts donated by local businesses.
Cash prizes awarded at 5:75pm. Derby drawings held at
5:30pro. Must be present to win.
Fishermen's meal and drink specials
Beach barbecue lunch Bonfire on the #eac#
Factory Warranties Stay Intact
When Services Are Performed Here
Mention or bring these coupons to Vander Wal's by 4/30/07
"3
Up to 5 qts. oil
Inspect fluids, belts,
amt hoses
Check tire pressure
and condition
Rotate tires
Test battery
Check exhaust system
Inspect wiper blades
Test lights and
turn signals
(Diesels & some trucks extra)
Mention or brin, coupon_ to Vandcr Wal's by4/30_.'07
"-iF-
If your car knocks & pings, hesi-II
tates, has poor acceleration, lacks
ii
power or idles rough.., you need
this service! II
We rec.mlnend this service every I ]
30,000 lniles.
II
II
II
s25 OFF :',
II
Mcnti,m or bring c.ul.m to Vandcr Wal's 12v_4/30/07 J L
I)rain & refill
Pressure test
Test system operation
Includes up to 2 gallons of
coolant
Includes BG Conditioner
SlO OFF
Mcnti.n or l,rmg c, mpon to Vandcr Wal's by 4/30/07
7
Automatic transmission fluid:
should bc flushed and filled every
25,000- 30,000 miles. Vander Wal's
Garage has an automatic transmis- I
sion flushing machine, which is the
only way to effi:ctively remove all [
accumulated deposits from within I
the entire transmission systeln. I
I
Sl0oer:
I
Mention ,,r bring c,,up,,n t,, Vandcr Wal's by 4/30/(.)7 -- -I
I
Disc or drum [
Includes rcsurfacing of the [
drums/rotors 1
New brake pads or brake
sllocs
s15 OFF
Mention .r bring coupon to Vandcr Wal's" by 4/30/07
Service You Can Count On
Setting the Standard for Excellence
Don and Sue Vandcr Wal --
"Family Owned/Operated Since 1942"
From Minor to Major Auto Service
Cooling systcln specialists Electrical
Computerized diagnostics Brakes
Air conditioning Ttlne.tlps
Radiators Electronic fhcl injection
Heater cores Factory-specified.
Clutches illallltcnance services
Wheel alignlncnt
Auto Truck Domestic Foreign
AUTOMOTIVE
S I':RV I (: I::
ASNO(:IATION
MEMBiR
321 S. 2nd St.
Downtown Shelton
426-8208
www.vanderwalsgarage.com
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9