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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