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City road options: The max, the ramp, the faster ramp By JEFF GREEN A measure asking Shelton vot- ers to approve lifting the proper- ty-tax levy lid to finance repairs to city streets appears headed to the general election ballot on No- vember 6. Shelton city commissioners currently have three levy lid lift alternatives to choose from for paying for a program to rebuild and repair residential streets. Financial Services Director Cathy Beierle presented the op- tions to commissioners at Monday afternoon's city commission meet- ing. Each is for a six-year period, from 2008 through 2013. The op- tions include: • Going to the maximum. This option would raise a total of $4,015,184 over the six-year pe- riod, the highest amount of the three options. Expected revenues to the city would be $115,184 in 2008, then $780,000 in each of the next five years. Impact to taxpay- ers includes increases of 24 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2008, then $1.17 per $1,000 in each of the next five years. For the owner of a home with a valuation of $100,000, it would mean an additional $24.20 in property taxes in 2008, then an additional $117.29 in taxes in each of the next five years. • Ramping up. This option would raise a total of $2,572,321 over the six-year period. Expect- ed revenues to the city would steadily increase as follows: $115,184 in 2008, to $229,171 in 2009, $350,567 in 2010, $479,854 in 2011, $617,545 in 2012 and $780,000 in 2013. Impact to tax- payers includes increases of 24 cents per $1,000 of assessed valu- ation in 2008, 34 cents in 2009, 53 cents in 2010, 72 cents in 2011, 93 cents in 2012 and $1.17 in 2013. The owner of a home with a val- uation of $100,000 would pay an additional $24.20 in property tax- es in 2008, $34.46 in 2009, $52.72 in 2010, $72.16 in 2011, $92.86 in 2012 and $117.29 in 2013. • Accelerated ramping up. This option would raise $3,307,184 over the six-year period. Expect- ed revenues to the city would rise over the first four years, then re- main the same for the final two years. Expected revenues to the city would be $115,184 in 2008, $318,000 in 2009, $534,000 in 2010, then $780,000 each year from 2011 through 2013. Impact to taxpayers includes increases of 24 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2008, 48 cents in 2009, 80 cents in 2010; then $1.17 in each year from 2011 through Another read letter day for Harstine Island folks (Continued from page 29.) wear. It must have been a beauti- ful wedding for the father of the bride as well as for the kids. Today, May 17, is the 215th birthday of the New York Stock Exchange, which was formed in 1792. Also on this day in 1846 Adolphe Sax patented the saxo- phone, without which the big band sound that our local band, Spring Fever, reproduces so well, would not have been what it was and is today. KELLY COPP, a Harstine Is- land resident and the WorkForce Development Coordinator at Olympic College Shelton, shared information about the college at the community club meeting at the island community hall on Fri- day, May 11. She told club members that the campus in Shelton is a unique achievement for our community. Olympic College itself is 40 years old. Built at a later date, the lo- cal campus was made possible by donations from Simpson Timber Company, which donated the land on which to build. Credit goes to numerous individuals who con- structed the first building and the late Wes Johnson who left money in his last will and testament for construction of a second struc- ture. Copp said: "Currently there are 600 students enrolled in the two- year, associate-degree programs." Achieving such a degree prepares students to enter a state college to continue their education and earn a four-year degree. Credits earned at Olympic are transferable to most state colleges. At the Shelton campus a wide variety of ways to pursue an ac- ademic degree including day or night classes, on-line instruction and other opportunities are de- signed for all types of students. Continuing education classes for personal enrichment are provid- ed. A one-day conference titled Write in the Woods is soon to be presented. Individuals interested in a continuing education experi- ence or who feel they are quali- fied to teach a continuing educa- tion class in dancing, fly fishing or whatever are advised to contact Olympic College Shelton. THE HARSTINE Island Com- munity Club is going on a mem- bership drive. A table will be set up at the local farmers' market when it opens for the 2007 sea- son on Saturday, June 2. A board member of the Harstine Island Community Club will be on duty, ready and waiting to receive your dues. The theatre club affirms that their vaudeville show to be staged at the community hall July 6-8 will showcase the never ending flow of local talent. Fred Burgdorf, who earned his directing laurels last year when he produced Drac- ula Baby, will be using his skills to create an enjoyable entertain- ment. The Harstine Island Women's Club will be announcing its schol- arship winners at its annual pic- nic at Hartstene Pointe on Thurs- day, June 7. The garden club reports that its plant sale on Sat- urday, May 5, was a success and additional plants will be available at the farmers' market, The Har- stine Island Chorus, under the direction of Elijebeth Berndt, has been rehearsing diligently and will be ready to entertain us with their concert of Hungarian songs on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, at the Harstine Island Community Hall. John Strasburger, liaison be- tween the community club and the Mason County Sheriffs Of- rice, reported that islanders have appreciated the emphasis-type patrol instituted on the roads of Harstine Island. A memorial luncheon for Fran- ces Perkins, a Harstine Islander, will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18, at the community hall. The Harstine Island Women's Club will provide the food. 2013. The owner of a home with a val- uation of $100,000 would pay an additional $24.20 in property tax- es in 2008, $47.82 in 2009, $80.30 in 2010, then $117.29 in each year from 2011 through 2013. "WE'VE LET things go so long; this isn't the end of it," warned City Administrator Dave O'Leary. After the six-year period, the city will still need additional money to fix the streets, he added. Residents will probably have to form local improvement districts, or something of the like, to pay for streets that need structural repairs, O'Leary told commission- ers. As for inflation, "We don't know what the price of oil is going to be," he said, adding the only guar- antee is if the city doesn't take ac- tion, things are going to get worse. He suggested the commissioners center on one of the three options as soon as possible. It would be good to "land" on one of the options by the end of this month, Commissioner Dawn Pannell said. THE COMMISSIONERS took no action Monday, but from their comments it was clear they're leaning heavily toward a general election ballot proposition. As for the above trio of options, they will resume discussion of them at next Monday evening's meeting. Meanwhile, City Engineer Mike Michael will be working on num- bers, such as how many blocks of streets can be repaired for the various amounts of dollars. Mayor John Tarrant suggested the commission put off for this year further discussions about possible formation of a trans- portation benefit district to pro- vide money for non-residential street repair. Formation of such a district requires voter approval, which city staff earlier proposed seeking next year. 831 W Golden Pheasant Rd Next To Verle's-Exlt for HWY 3- Off Of Hwy 101 SUNDAY STARTS AT lOAM UNTIL SPM i _BBQ 1PM -- Drawings ~ Raffles_ . ¢,(.co Donations and Proceeds D . | .:,\\;v go to American Cancer Society "/ i [9 360-427-9125 ] HATS ~ T-SHIRTS ~ SWEATSHIRTS.CUSTOMIZED ON SITE! OLYMPIA 00a00lalWe Spas II IIIII I • Microclean Filtration • Energy Efficient • Financing Available • Chemicals • Mobile Service • Repair Buy it, sell it, find it! You'll find every little thing you need in the Journal Classifieds! Place your ad by calling 426-4412, or print out a form at www.mason county.com and send it to P O Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584 Mw eoty rJournal Page 30 - Sholton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, May 17, 2007 aMMore/ by Blaine & Unda Flacl Sh¢lton Floor €ovelrtng PADDING ABOUT THE CARPET The cost of padding should included in the price of carpeting, along with the cost of stallation. The function of a pad i$ provide softness and comfort urld: foot, as well as to prolong the life the carpet. Carpet padding also hances the acoustic and insul benefits of carpeting, It is impS. _ therefore, to give r ireful consider" ation to the selection of Contrary to popular belief, est pad is not always the oest. F ar stance, a pad that provides cushioning may actuall rate of carpet wear. Thus, carpet should not exceed 7/16 of an Density is a more important factO¢ carpet padding. Rising to the interior projects is our ambition here COVERING. When you sions to make the choices in floor happy to discuss them y%. Our ideas are only one.,.l  of our full range of services. I.: at 1306 Olympic Hwy So. we a ,up provide quality products" friet.., irish'_ service, and experienced lation. Call us at 360_427-28[i[ when your decorating age0d$ calls for professional attentio_ HINT: When selecting ¢l,'- and padding, be sure to inf01 the salesperson if the carpet Is tended f¢ a basement with a € crete floor. I I 30 Years of Quality I0 ba II • III I .F#replaces • Stoves .Inserls I I Ill I Ill I I I II I I III Where everything comes together [i FWdZPLACE LU..T_I XTROI[:)NA Olympia Fireplace.corn SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007 - 3:00 PM - Shelton High School AuditoriUrfl The University of Washington's 60.voice University Chorale hosted by the Annas Bay Music Festival presents: Songlines: Songs of Travel and Discovery Approximately 75 minutes long - includes intermission. This concert will feature songs of travel, pilgrimage, discovery, and homecoming, sung from a variety of perspectives across the globe. UE Highlights will include selections by Francesco Durante, Javier Busto, %st f.jita Moses Hogan and Clare Maclean. c y,, Ticket revenue from Community Music events like this support Annas BaY 's _ge community music programs like our Community Choir, and this October'S grv children's concert presenting "Peter and the Wolf' at the SHS Auditorium. Tickets: $5 at the door Call 898-5000 or visit wwwnnasbay.org for more info about Friday and Saturday night's performances at the Elmer & Katharine Nordstrom Great Hall. The Annas Bay Music Festival is a SOl (€)(3) charitable, non-profit organization. r Coi le ( City road options: The max, the ramp, the faster ramp By JEFF GREEN A measure asking Shelton vot- ers to approve lifting the proper- ty-tax levy lid to finance repairs to city streets appears headed to the general election ballot on No- vember 6. Shelton city commissioners currently have three levy lid lift alternatives to choose from for paying for a program to rebuild and repair residential streets. Financial Services Director Cathy Beierle presented the op- tions to commissioners at Monday afternoon's city commission meet- ing. Each is for a six-year period, from 2008 through 2013. The op- tions include: • Going to the maximum. This option would raise a total of $4,015,184 over the six-year pe- riod, the highest amount of the three options. Expected revenues to the city would be $115,184 in 2008, then $780,000 in each of the next five years. Impact to taxpay- ers includes increases of 24 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2008, then $1.17 per $1,000 in each of the next five years. For the owner of a home with a valuation of $100,000, it would mean an additional $24.20 in property taxes in 2008, then an additional $117.29 in taxes in each of the next five years. • Ramping up. This option would raise a total of $2,572,321 over the six-year period. Expect- ed revenues to the city would steadily increase as follows: $115,184 in 2008, to $229,171 in 2009, $350,567 in 2010, $479,854 in 2011, $617,545 in 2012 and $780,000 in 2013. Impact to tax- payers includes increases of 24 cents per $1,000 of assessed valu- ation in 2008, 34 cents in 2009, 53 cents in 2010, 72 cents in 2011, 93 cents in 2012 and $1.17 in 2013. The owner of a home with a val- uation of $100,000 would pay an additional $24.20 in property tax- es in 2008, $34.46 in 2009, $52.72 in 2010, $72.16 in 2011, $92.86 in 2012 and $117.29 in 2013. • Accelerated ramping up. This option would raise $3,307,184 over the six-year period. Expect- ed revenues to the city would rise over the first four years, then re- main the same for the final two years. Expected revenues to the city would be $115,184 in 2008, $318,000 in 2009, $534,000 in 2010, then $780,000 each year from 2011 through 2013. Impact to taxpayers includes increases of 24 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2008, 48 cents in 2009, 80 cents in 2010; then $1.17 in each year from 2011 through Another read letter day for Harstine Island folks (Continued from page 29.) wear. It must have been a beauti- ful wedding for the father of the bride as well as for the kids. Today, May 17, is the 215th birthday of the New York Stock Exchange, which was formed in 1792. Also on this day in 1846 Adolphe Sax patented the saxo- phone, without which the big band sound that our local band, Spring Fever, reproduces so well, would not have been what it was and is today. KELLY COPP, a Harstine Is- land resident and the WorkForce Development Coordinator at Olympic College Shelton, shared information about the college at the community club meeting at the island community hall on Fri- day, May 11. She told club members that the campus in Shelton is a unique achievement for our community. Olympic College itself is 40 years old. Built at a later date, the lo- cal campus was made possible by donations from Simpson Timber Company, which donated the land on which to build. Credit goes to numerous individuals who con- structed the first building and the late Wes Johnson who left money in his last will and testament for construction of a second struc- ture. Copp said: "Currently there are 600 students enrolled in the two- year, associate-degree programs." Achieving such a degree prepares students to enter a state college to continue their education and earn a four-year degree. Credits earned at Olympic are transferable to most state colleges. At the Shelton campus a wide variety of ways to pursue an ac- ademic degree including day or night classes, on-line instruction and other opportunities are de- signed for all types of students. Continuing education classes for personal enrichment are provid- ed. A one-day conference titled Write in the Woods is soon to be presented. Individuals interested in a continuing education experi- ence or who feel they are quali- fied to teach a continuing educa- tion class in dancing, fly fishing or whatever are advised to contact Olympic College Shelton. THE HARSTINE Island Com- munity Club is going on a mem- bership drive. A table will be set up at the local farmers' market when it opens for the 2007 sea- son on Saturday, June 2. A board member of the Harstine Island Community Club will be on duty, ready and waiting to receive your dues. The theatre club affirms that their vaudeville show to be staged at the community hall July 6-8 will showcase the never ending flow of local talent. Fred Burgdorf, who earned his directing laurels last year when he produced Drac- ula Baby, will be using his skills to create an enjoyable entertain- ment. The Harstine Island Women's Club will be announcing its schol- arship winners at its annual pic- nic at Hartstene Pointe on Thurs- day, June 7. The garden club reports that its plant sale on Sat- urday, May 5, was a success and additional plants will be available at the farmers' market, The Har- stine Island Chorus, under the direction of Elijebeth Berndt, has been rehearsing diligently and will be ready to entertain us with their concert of Hungarian songs on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, at the Harstine Island Community Hall. John Strasburger, liaison be- tween the community club and the Mason County Sheriffs Of- rice, reported that islanders have appreciated the emphasis-type patrol instituted on the roads of Harstine Island. A memorial luncheon for Fran- ces Perkins, a Harstine Islander, will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18, at the community hall. The Harstine Island Women's Club will provide the food. 2013. The owner of a home with a val- uation of $100,000 would pay an additional $24.20 in property tax- es in 2008, $47.82 in 2009, $80.30 in 2010, then $117.29 in each year from 2011 through 2013. "WE'VE LET things go so long; this isn't the end of it," warned City Administrator Dave O'Leary. After the six-year period, the city will still need additional money to fix the streets, he added. Residents will probably have to form local improvement districts, or something of the like, to pay for streets that need structural repairs, O'Leary told commission- ers. As for inflation, "We don't know what the price of oil is going to be," he said, adding the only guar- antee is if the city doesn't take ac- tion, things are going to get worse. He suggested the commissioners center on one of the three options as soon as possible. It would be good to "land" on one of the options by the end of this month, Commissioner Dawn Pannell said. THE COMMISSIONERS took no action Monday, but from their comments it was clear they're leaning heavily toward a general election ballot proposition. As for the above trio of options, they will resume discussion of them at next Monday evening's meeting. Meanwhile, City Engineer Mike Michael will be working on num- bers, such as how many blocks of streets can be repaired for the various amounts of dollars. Mayor John Tarrant suggested the commission put off for this year further discussions about possible formation of a trans- portation benefit district to pro- vide money for non-residential street repair. Formation of such a district requires voter approval, which city staff earlier proposed seeking next year. 831 W Golden Pheasant Rd Next To Verle's-Exlt for HWY 3- Off Of Hwy 101 SUNDAY STARTS AT lOAM UNTIL SPM i _BBQ 1PM -- Drawings ~ Raffles_ . ¢,(.co Donations and Proceeds D . | .:,\\;v go to American Cancer Society "/ i [9 360-427-9125 ] HATS ~ T-SHIRTS ~ SWEATSHIRTS.CUSTOMIZED ON SITE! OLYMPIA 00a00lalWe Spas II IIIII I • Microclean Filtration • Energy Efficient • Financing Available • Chemicals • Mobile Service • Repair Buy it, sell it, find it! You'll find every little thing you need in the Journal Classifieds! Place your ad by calling 426-4412, or print out a form at www.mason county.com and send it to P O Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584 Mw eoty rJournal Page 30 - Sholton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, May 17, 2007 aMMore/ by Blaine & Unda Flacl Sh¢lton Floor €ovelrtng PADDING ABOUT THE CARPET The cost of padding should included in the price of carpeting, along with the cost of stallation. The function of a pad i$ provide softness and comfort urld: foot, as well as to prolong the life the carpet. Carpet padding also hances the acoustic and insul benefits of carpeting, It is impS. _ therefore, to give r ireful consider" ation to the selection of Contrary to popular belief, est pad is not always the oest. F ar stance, a pad that provides cushioning may actuall rate of carpet wear. Thus, carpet should not exceed 7/16 of an Density is a more important factO¢ carpet padding. Rising to the interior projects is our ambition here COVERING. When you sions to make the choices in floor happy to discuss them y%. Our ideas are only one.,.l  of our full range of services. I.: at 1306 Olympic Hwy So. we a ,up provide quality products" friet.., irish'_ service, and experienced lation. Call us at 360_427-28[i[ when your decorating age0d$ calls for professional attentio_ HINT: When selecting ¢l,'- and padding, be sure to inf01 the salesperson if the carpet Is tended f¢ a basement with a € crete floor. I I 30 Years of Quality I0 ba II • III I .F#replaces • Stoves .Inserls I I Ill I Ill I I I II I I III Where everything comes together [i FWdZPLACE LU..T_I XTROI[:)NA Olympia Fireplace.corn SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007 - 3:00 PM - Shelton High School AuditoriUrfl The University of Washington's 60.voice University Chorale hosted by the Annas Bay Music Festival presents: Songlines: Songs of Travel and Discovery Approximately 75 minutes long - includes intermission. This concert will feature songs of travel, pilgrimage, discovery, and homecoming, sung from a variety of perspectives across the globe. UE Highlights will include selections by Francesco Durante, Javier Busto, %st f.jita Moses Hogan and Clare Maclean. c y,, Ticket revenue from Community Music events like this support Annas BaY 's _ge community music programs like our Community Choir, and this October'S grv children's concert presenting "Peter and the Wolf' at the SHS Auditorium. Tickets: $5 at the door Call 898-5000 or visit wwwnnasbay.org for more info about Friday and Saturday night's performances at the Elmer & Katharine Nordstrom Great Hall. The Annas Bay Music Festival is a SOl (€)(3) charitable, non-profit organization. r Coi le (