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Shelton-Mason County Journal Central Mason announces its firefighter of year By NATALIE JOHNSON natr~ lie@rnasoncou nly.com Each year, Central Ma- son Fire and EMS crowns one person who consistent- ly goes above and beyond its Firefighter of the Year. This year, the fire dis- trict gave Cass Monroe the title. "I worked pretty hard this year for it," he said. Monroe, 26, is a Fire- fighter/EMT IV, and has been with the district for five years. Central Mason Fire Chief Tim McKern Said Monroe deserved the hon- or. "The firefighter of the year award has been around a long time." he said. "Truly its a person who's gone above and be- yond what a normal fire- fighter would do." Over the last year, Mon- roe helped the district switch from a paper-based scheduling method to an electronic system. "It's sure made life a whole lot easier," McKern said. Monroe started his ca- reer at the City of Shel- ton Fire Department five years ago after completing a two-year degree program at~ McLane Fire and Life Safety in Olympia. He stayed with the orga- nization as Mason County Fire District Five took over operations at the city fire department and later as the organization changed its name to Central Mason Fire and EMS. Monroe first fell in love with firefighting when he was 17 when he started as a volunteer firefighter with several friends in Grays Harbor County. "Also, for the firefighter of the year, 1 researched how we could save money on fuel." he said. Monroe found that the fire district qualified to purchase "off highway" diesel, which is sold with- out the 37 cent per gallon excise tax. "We're on track to save about $7,000," he said. "I just saw a problem and came up with a solution." Monroe said he fell in love with his job because he experiences something new everyday. "My shift -- I love the guys and girlg I work with," he said. Monroe and his wife Bridget, married since De- cember 2009, live in Des Moines in King County. However, Monroe doesn't Journa DnOlO Dy Natahe Johnson Central Mason Fire and EMS named Cass Monroe its firefighter of the year. Slow-cooker barbeque chicken Ingredients Place" chicken in slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbequesauce with assorted ingredients. Pour over chicken: Cover and cook three to four hours on high. struggle with the commute toWhen he's not working as an work because he works two full EMT or fighting fires. Monroe days on and four days off. likes ~o travel and has visited 20 countries, most recently Honduras in March. "We've traveled a lot." he said. "That's our passion." Monroe said he looks for- ward to his future in Central Mason Fire and EMS. "The department has a new administration. I think we're moving in the right direction," "he said. "It's kind of an excit- ing future for a young guy." Many of Central Mason's firefighters and EMTs have been with the district for a long time, but Monroe said young people are beginning to join too. "It's kind of nice to get the younger generation in." he said. "It's changing. We're updating, getting more effi- cient." Tbought this old Rototiller with a |Briggs and Stratton engine 10 .l.years ago at a garage sale. It sits out most of the year and has a nice green sheen over the tillers yellow paint.But, I'll be darned ifI don't get it running each spring with just a few pulls on the starting cord. This week- end I did it again and was able to till my soil. So, the garden is ready to plant, now all we need is for the weath- er to cooperate. I forgot last week to mention the up- coming fishing tournament that is held annually at the Spencer Lake Bar and Grill. Every year they stock Spencer Lake with some nice trout an~] one nice trout in particular -- it is worth $250. The tournament will be Saturday -- opening day of fishing sea- son. If you want to fish and have a good time, just go to the lake. However, if you By MIKE want to have a CALLAGtIAN chance to win the prize money you have to buy a ticket. I know they sell them at the bar. I think you can be out on the lake at daybreak. In the early afternoon there will be a gathering at the bar and win- ners will be announced. Not only can you win by catching the big fish but also, there are other prizes and events taking place. Larry and Kim, the own- ers of Spencer ]Jake Bar and Grill, will have all the details for you if you will stop by their place. Now back to that big fish. I know, that they get it from a fish hatch- ery. They stock the lake with regular trout, but these prize fish are bigger. I always wondered how they got that big. Well, come to find out there are two types of fish that are raised in the hatcheries -- diploid and triploid. I've heard these terms when it comes to oysters but never quite understood what they meant. Dr. Stewart Owen wrote an article telling me about the difference in a publication called Guide to Angling in South West England. "Like us, fish are made up from genetic information gained from both parents. Half of the genes come from the father, and half from the mother. Genes are the instructions to a cell of how to build proteins. They are stored in long strings of DNA. If the egg is physically shocked shortly after fer- tilization occurs, then it is possible to produce a fish with three sets of chromosomes, a triploid fish. The egg does not in fact manufacture an extra set for itself. If a triploid fish is not able to produce eggs, then the benefit for the angler is that the flesh quality remains firm throughout the year. This extra energy also allows for the fish to grow faster. The shock isn't electrical but can be caused by an increase in temperature, physical shaking or an increase in environmental pressure. "These shocks prevent DNA informa- tion from leaving the fertilized cell. So when it comes to producing eggs for themselves, the three sets of informa- tion do not divide conveniently and no See Harstine on page B-4 Pioneer schools to host evening of art, music By KAREN EVERETT Teacher Laurie Me Govern said other ects, which are posted around the pri- student projects will be shared from the mary school. A drawing for art items by A Am evening of food, art, music and extra-curricular after school program local artists and a dessert auction will drama is planned at Pioneer School for called "Imagination Station" including a round out the evening. April 27. "Kids Flick" segment and presentations The event is sponsored by Pioneer It is the fourth annual spaghetti din- by the photography and robot making school staff and the Pioneer school dis- her/art walk and it will be held in the groups. A musical performance from tricts' parent teacher association. Pioneer primary school multipurpose intermediate/middle school students is The cost for the dinner will be $5 per room. Dinner will be served from 5 m also slated under the direction of teach- person or $15 for a family of up to six peo- 6:30 p.m. while diners enjoy piano mu- er Susan Casey. ple riving in the same household. Tickets sic played by para educator Barb Love. A Throughout the evenmg, guests will will be on sale at the door. Proceeds from readers theater performance put on by el- have the opportunity to stroll through the evening will help the PTA provide pro- ementary students will follow the dinner, the halls to enjoy many student art proj- grams and events for the Pioneer students. Thursday, April 19,201 2 - Shelton-Mason Students at Pioneer schools will host the fourth annual spaghetti dinner/art walk on April 27. Courtesv DnOIo County Journal - Page B-1