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According to the BOy Scouts of America only 5 percent of Boy ScOuts reach the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank available to a young SCOUt~ Oakland Bay Junior High freshman Chris Frost, 15, recently achieved Che rank- ing by helping build a com- munity shelter at the South Mason Youth Soccer Club. "I was looking around for a project to do ... I went out to the South Mason Youth Soccer Park," he said. Frost, who has participat- ed in scouting for nine years, contacted the owner of the park and got permission to complete his project there. "I made a shelter for the community ... so they don't get soaked by rain," he said. In order to build the shel- ter, Frost secured donations from organizations through- out the community, includ- ing ProBuild, the Green Dia- mond Resource Company, Mason County Garbage and Manke Lumber, totaling $4,000. "The community was very generous," he said. Local contractor and fam- ily friend Lee Blankenship volunteered his time to help build the shelter as well, Frost said. Frost said his favorite part of scouting is partici- pating in campouts with members of his own troop as well as others and said he has learned many skills in his time as a scout. While scouting, he has learned many things, such as "survival skills, pretty much all the merit badges, first aid, law, you learn about your government, how to read maps," he said. "Giving back to the com- munity" is also a plus for Frost, he said. According to the Boy Scouts of America, a study done by Baylor University called • "Merit Beyond the Badge," found the Eagle Scouts were more likely to have high levels of planning and preparation skills, serve in community leadership positions, have closer rela- tionships with family and friends and volunteer than those who have never been involved with scouting. Frost has a family history MacEwen files for state House Drew MacEwen on Mon- day officially filed as the Re- publican candidate for the State House of Representa- tives in the 35th Legislative District, position 2. "I look forward to cam- paignmg very hard to earn the trust and confidence of the voters in this district," MacE- wen said. ~'~¢e have daunting challenges before us but we can solve them. As a busi- ness owner for 11 years Drew in varymg MaeEwen economic situations I know first- hand what it takes for busi- ness to grow, prosper and hire employees. We will make this district and this state more competitive and more attractive to businesses. We will fund education first so that our children have every tool they need to succeed fn today's world. This is not the time for politics of the past. That has not worked for the last 30 years in this state." Drew served six years in the U.S. Navy Submarine Force and in 2001 founded the investment firm Falcon Financial Inc. Your body needs repair. We have the best care in town. MGH Shelton Orthopedics has an expert team of Orthopedic surgeons, who specialize in everything from general orthopedics to sports medicine, hip and knee replacement, and injuries of the shoulder, hand, and wrist• Whether it's a sudden injury, or age-related wear and tear, ou[ physicians witl get you up and having fun again. Call MGH Shelton Orthopedics and talk to one of our specialists. M(Tson General Hospital Shelton flzo dws (360) 427-0663 939 Mtn. View Dr., Ste. 130, Shelton, WA www.MasonGeneral.com ;ourna phOtO o~ Natalie Jonnsor Chris Frost, 15, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. It is an honor only 5 percent of Boy Scouts achieve. He earned the rank by helping build a community shelter at the SheltordSouth Mason Soccer Park. of reaching the rank of eagle, with both his uncle and cous- in achieving the ranking. While he has achieved the highest rank he can in the scouts at a young age, Frost plans to continue scouting. "I'm still going to be in boy scouts." he said. "I'll help the other kids in my group reach their rank advancements." In the future. Frost may join the Venturing Crew. a program within the boy scou~s open foryoung adutts from 14 years of age bhkough 20. He also plans to cOntinue serving as a den chief for Webelos. a 20-month pro- gram for fourth and fifth graders to introduce them to scouting. "l go to a couple of their meetings and talk to them about the basics to get into scouting," Frost said. Scouting is a huge part of his life. and Frost said it has influenced his future goals. "I kind of want to be a vol- unteer firefighter [and] work toward being a police officer or a Washington State Pa- trol officer or maybe a law- yer." he said. Frost also plans to add to the shelter for his high school semor project. Business owner Jeffreys announces candidacy for county commission Local business owner Terri Jeffreys announced she will seek election for Mason County Commissioner rep- resenting District 3. Jeffreys is the former director of the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce and previously worked in tax and fiscal. land use and local governance policy for the Washington Realtors. Jeffreys and her husband Mont operate a wa- ter utility management business in Mason County. "The county, city, ports, tribes (and) citizen and community groups that make up Mason County all have similar hopes for our future. We can do so much more working together than separately," Jeffreys said. "To- gether, we can make strategic public investments that stimulate private investment; bringing jobs, goods and services we all need. My priority is to encourage economic growth and keep our sales tax dollars here at home so we can ensure safe communities, build quality parks and protect public and environmental health." Jeffreys' experience in land use. en- vironnaental regulation and tax and fiscal policy provide practical knowl- edge of how local government can stimulate economic development. As regional government affairs di- rector for the Washington Realtors she worked side-by-side with busi- nesses and local governments ~o de- velop land use and fiscal policies that promote a high quality of life for citi- zens throughout the Olympic Penin- sula. She gained expertise in infra- structure financing, state, business and property tax policy and economic development in her role as Assistant Director for Tax & Fiscal Policy for the Washington Realtors. As chamber director. Jeffreys learned the unique N Planned Parenthood ' we RE HERE? business and industrial environment of Mason County. "Local government should walk a fine line between reg- II~'* of the Great Northwe.~t ulation and promoting sustainable 8oo.23o.PLAN(75a6) www.ppgnw,org growth. I want to crea~e a service cul- ture in our county government that creates partnerships, not adversar- ies." she said. Fully funding public safety ser- vices is an equal priority for Jeffreys. "Criminal justice and public safety represent nearly 90 percen~ of the county's budget. The county commis- sion. county sheriff and the courts must work together to provide funding at levels supported by our citizens." Jeffreys said. Jeffreys believes parks are a com- munity's greatest asset and will work to provide more predictable park fund- ing to build the county's park and rec- reation opportunities. TWO RAWHIDE BONES, ONE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND ONE PET TURTLE THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT. IT ALSO CONTAINS MULTIPLE PIPELINES. Pipelines safely move energy resources, fuels and refined products throughout the nation. Before you dig or build anywhere, make sure to have these lines marked by calling 8-1-1. If you smell gas, hear a hiss, see dead plants, a vapor cloud or bubbles in the ground, leave the area immediately and call pipeline safety, visit www.PipelineAwarene ss.org /~NATASCADE www.cngc.com In the Community to Serve° Jeffreys was born in Seattle and graduated from Seattle Prepatory High School. She has a bachelor's degree in public policy from the Ev- ergreen State College. She and her husband and two grown children have lived in Mason County for 19 years. She serves as president of the board for the Anna's Bay Center for Music. secretary of the board for Habitat for Humanity of Mason County, treasurer for Shelton Church of the Nazarene and Mason County TrUstee for Fort- erra, formerly Cascade Land Conser- vancy. She formerly served on the Mason County Planning Advisory Council. Lodging Tax Advisory Coun- cil and Watershed Resource Invento- ry Area (WRIA) Planning Groups for WRIA's 14 and 16. Jeffreys is running as an Indepen- dent candidate. Shelton-Mason County Journa~ - Thursoay, May 17,2012 - Page B-5