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Reader clarifies Belfair UGA article
Editor, Belfair Herald:
"Citizens Discuss Belfair UGA"
(Belfair Herald, May 6) contains
some inaccuracies.
First, it was not "two individu-
als" that petitioned the growth
management hearings board. The
Mason County Community Devel-
opment Council (MCCDC), an or-
ganization with a substantial
membership in Mason County
(even Belfair!), filed the petition
along with five others as individu-
als.
Second, neither the Growth
Management Act nor the Hear-
ings Board say that rural indus-
tries must be only resource-based.
This absolutely false statement
keeps popping up no matter how
many times it's refuted. Even the
Hearings Board wrote a special
clarification of this. It would be
good to question the source!
In Mason County in the past,
you could build just about any-
thing anywhere. Now growth
management says if what you
plan is going to create the need
for urban services, then you need
to build those things where urban
services are available or where
you plan to provide them.
While this spells "relief" for
most taxpayers who have histori-
cally footed the costs of those ser-
vices to benefit a few who devel-
op, it does step on a few toes
where people may wish to do
otherwise. And so some people
loudly complain. But constitution-
al protection from property tak-
ings continues to be alive and
well.
As to problems with Belfair's
Urban Growth Area, the article
was accurate. GMA requires that
if you want to create a city, you
have to make it a reasonable size
for the projected population, you
must provide services for that
population, and tell how you will
pay for infrastructure. Good com-
mon sense.
I would encourage anyone in-
terested to look at the Capital
Facilities section in the county's
Comprehensive Plan to see why
there is a problem. Just like a
business plan, the Growth Man-
agement Act requires that we not
only say where we want to be in
six years - or twenty years - it
makes us figure out how we're go-
ing to get there.
The county has not done the
work. It is not the Hearings
Board's "vague wishes" as Mr.
Yando stated, it's the county's
vague or non-existent planning
that gets them in trouble.
Lastly, it's really disheartening
to read that the county's Director
of Community Development calls
growth management planning a
"crap shoot," but perhaps this ex-
plains some of the problem.
Janet Dawes,
Mason County Community
Development Council
Shelton
By LORRAINE KELLY
This past week has been a busy
one around our house. My daugh-
ter Melody arrived in time for
Mothers' Day. Then we were off
to Yakima for four days. I was
able to take a couple of computer
classes that they offered; I picked
up some good information.
We got to do a little antique
hunting, but didn't find any real
jewels. I enjoy going across the
Cascade Mountains to see the
country over there. It certainly is
different than the coast. I picked
up a box of asparagus to can. It
was the sweetest asparagus we've
had in along time.
The cold weather has reduced
production by about 30 percent,
so we're not the only ones grous-
ing about the weather. If you ever
get over to Yakima be sure and
have dinner at Gasperetti's. It's a
wonderful place to have a meal,
and they make the best onion
rings.
were pulling their first pot and
gave them a big round of ap-
plause when they hoisted the pot
out and had a whole four shrimp
in their first pull. It never pays to
poke fun at good folks because
you usually get repaid.
TIM'S FIRST PULL netted
us a whole 13 shrimp. Actually,
we all did fairly well. In the four
hours that the state allows, four
of us limited (which is 80 shrimp
per person). I was low man on the
totem pole pulling in about 60.
We will be back out next Wednes-
day to try our hand again at
catching those creatures.
It was very nice to have the
steam boat to shrimp in. It was a
little chilly out on the water in
the morning. I know everybody
has heard of a bun warmer, but
with a steam boat you have what
is commonly called a "bummie
warmer." You can hug that boiler
and then turn yodr backside to it
and pretty soon the numbness is
money you go through.
shrimping, I bet it worn
cheaper to go the market and b
them. But where can you ha
more fun and get colder? .,,
I think my next week win'
little calmer; maybe the s
shine and I can get back
gardening. If we don't get a
soon, we will have no flOr
vegetables. Next week 1
you another shrimp repor
an update on the gardening
soon be sharing some more
mation about the residents
old cemetery so stay tuned.
• Auto
• Home
WE ARRIVED HOME late gone, replaced by a nice warm
Writer supports Initiative 60 1 Friday evening to a warm wel- feeling where you sit.There lots .Lifec
come from my husband. I think were of boats out do- • _ommer¢ial
he missed me, but maybe it was ing the same thing we were, and
Editor, Belfair Herald:
Re: Pat Sullivan letter regard-
ing Initiative 601, May 6, 1999.
Pat Sullivan's letter in the May
6, 1999, Belfair Herald stating
that Initiative 601 is a roadblock
to progress epitomizes the gener-
al thinking of Democrats every-
where regarding government
spending. From their viewpoint,
apparently the government
should be allowed to spend all of
the revenue it can get its hands
OD.
If they adopted this thinking in
their personal finances, none of
them would ever have any sav-
ings. They also conveniently for-
get that the extra money, if there
is any, was taken from the tax-
payers and is rightfully theirs,
not the government's.
According to the January 15,
1998, Seattle Times article, quot-
ing Senate Ways and Means
Committee figures, before 1-601,
spending was growing 36 percent
faster than population and infla-
tion. Apparently, no rate of
growth alarms the Democrats and
they never seem the least bit sus-
picious that no matter what
spending limit is set, every state
agency does their best to equal or
exceed it.
Since passage of 1-601, the poor
state is being asked to live within
population and rate of inflation
growth and all we hear from the
Democrats is whining and longing
for the good old days when the
state could spend every last nick-
el and then invent new taxes and
fees to collect even more.
Even with 1-601, there would
be ample money for everyone if
the state would eliminate waste
and implement spending account-
ability in all areas of government.
Guess which party has consist-
ently fought efforts to implement
mandatory performance audits of
all state agencies to ensure such
accountability?
I say, thank God for Initiative
601.
George Tuttle
Grapeview
Many thanks for supporting teachers
Editor, Belfair Herald."
National Teacher Appreciation
Week was celebrated the week of
May 3 to 7 this year. Sand Hill
Elementary in Belfair had daily
gifts and a daily drawing for spe-
cial items donated by parents and
community businesses. A potluck
luncheon was held on Friday,
which was also made possible by
the generosity of our community.
All of us affiliated with Sand
Hill Elementary would like to
thank the following business es-
tablishments and parent volun-
teers:
Belfair Valley Nursery; Belfair
Valley Automotive; Hollywood
Video, Goodyear; Big O Tires;
Hood Canal Automotive; Belfair
Drug; Pope Center Salon; Sandy's
Dell Mart; Fiesta Mexican Res-
taurant; Coco Nutts Tanning Sa-
lon; Mr. Bill's Sports Cards; Pizza
Factory; Seabeck Pizza; Hair
Shapers; West Bay Auto Parts;
Crazy Eric's; Beisley, Inc.; SKS
Enterprises; Naomi's Flowers and
QFC.
Thanks to Elaine Johnson,
Phillis Bishop, Chantelle Wisner,
Melissa Stites, Roberta Cooper,
the Zevnicl 'family, the Lomax
family, the Storm. family, the
Calvert family, the Sexton/Robin-
son family, the Guimont family,
the Arnold family, Leah Marks,
the Schmidt family, the Griffiths
family, the Huddle family, Mary
Mohr, Kim Gower, Janice Bur-
master, Traci Spurlock, Jeanne
Fitzmorris, Barbara Lehman and
the staff of Sand Hill and all of
those who donated anonymously.
Thanks so much for a very suc-
cessful celebration.
Kim Simon
Belfair
LEGAL NOTICES
Proud to live in North Mason
Editor, Belfair Herald:
On Monday, May 10, my friend
Ginger Davis and her five-year-
old son David Dessard were in-
volved in a head-on collision in
front of Les Schwab on Highway
3 in Belfair.
The miracle is that both sur-
vived that awful accident. David
is home now with his grandpar-
ents caring for him. At this writ-
ing, Ginger is still in the hospital,
and has liver damage.
This whole ordeal has been a
real eye-opener for me. I had no
idea what a caring community
Belfair was. Thomas John and
Ginger have three other sons
(none whom were in the acci-
dent), and they have been just
overwhelmed by the kindness of
the people here.
They have had over 300 phone
calls, and Boy Scouts and others
bringing food to them at this time
of need.
It makes me proud to live in
such a place as North Mason.
Gloria (Bobble) Sheppard
Tahuya
Obituaries
Robert J. Geier
Robert Joseph Geier, 71, of
Belfair, died on Wednesday, May
12, in Port Orchard.
He was born on December 27,
1927, in Aberdeen, South Dakota,
to Stephen and Orpha Geier. He
lived in South Dakota until the
age of 13 when the family moved
to California, where he graduated
from Pomona High School in
1945.
He married Lola B. Robinson
on February 7, 1949, in Pomona,
California. She preceded him in
death in 1997.
Mr. Geier served in the U.S.
Army following high school. He
worked for General Electric,
Farm Hand Corporation, and was
a salesman for John Deere.
He lived in Sunnyside where
he owned and operated a farm
while working for John Deere, re-
tiring in 1993, when he and his
wife moved to Belfair.
Mr. Geier enjoyed hunting and
fishing, crossword puzzles, and
was an avid sports fan.
He is survived by three sons,
William of Belfair, Stephen of
Bremerton, and Robert of Denver,
Colorado; a daughter, DeAnne
Wade of El Cajon, California; a
brother, Daryl Geier of Mount
Clare, California; a sister, Marge
Martin of Denver, Colorado; 12
grandchildren; and 14 great-
grandchildren.
A funeral liturgy was held on
Saturday, May 15, at Prince of
Peace Catholic Church, followed
by entombment at Pomona Valley
Memorial Park in Pomona, Cali-
fornia.
Vesta Mann
Vesta Capers Laney Mann,
102, formerly of Belfair, died on
Friday, May 7, in Bellingham.
She was born on January 12,
1897, in Eufala, Alabama, to John
u
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Following her marriage to
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Mrs. Mann was preceded in
death by her husband in 1946,
and her son Calvin H. Mann Jr.,
in 1987.
She is survived by a sister-in-
law, Ruth Laney of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana; a daughter-in-law,
Helen S. Mann of Bellingham;
seven grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren: Helen Tanz-
er and husband Stephen and her
sons Shaw and Hunter Mann
Dempster; Ranny Mann and wife
Rhodora and son Jordan; Cal
Mann III and wife Natalie and
sons Ryan and Charlie; Sarah
McEvoy and husband Michael
and their children Emily, Heidi
and Reid; Hunter Mann; Jean
Mann; and Ben Mann.
Mrs. Mann's interests included
gourmet cooking, organic garden-
ing, newspaper writing, politics,
cultural pursuits, church activi-
ties and devotion to family.
Her final resting place will be
Arlington National Cemetery in
Arlington, Virginia.
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Page 2 - Belfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, May 20, 1999
because he missed my cooking.
Actually, we had a date to go
shrimping on Saturday morning.
While we were gone he had put
Kelly's Kettle in the water so
everything was ready for the Big
Opening Day. Nell and Jeanne
Bisyak, Bob Miller and the two of
us were off to make the big catch.
Shrimping is like the rite of
passage. You have to get your
boat and gear ready, then head
out to the grounds and anxiously
wait for 9 a.m. to drop your pots.
Then you float around waiting for
time to pass while the wily
shrimp find there way into your
pots. Of course, you must have
canned cat food for bait because
the shrimp only want gourmet
food to feast on. Yuck!l
We steamed by our neighbors
Jim and Lois Russ, while they
having a good time. We didn't
hear how anybody else scored, but
looked like they did okay. Think-
ing about all the time, effort, and
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is accepting applications from contractors who
wish to be placed upon the Port's Small Works
Roster for 1999. Applicants, where required by
law, must be properly licensed or registered to
perform work in the State of Washington. Con-
tractors who names appear on the Roster may
be contacted from time to time to submit job
proposals for contracts in the amount of
$200,000 or less per RCW 53.08.120 and SHB
1075 (1999 session.)
All applications must be submitted on the
Port provided application form. For application
forms contact:
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Reader clarifies Belfair UGA article
Editor, Belfair Herald:
"Citizens Discuss Belfair UGA"
(Belfair Herald, May 6) contains
some inaccuracies.
First, it was not "two individu-
als" that petitioned the growth
management hearings board. The
Mason County Community Devel-
opment Council (MCCDC), an or-
ganization with a substantial
membership in Mason County
(even Belfair!), filed the petition
along with five others as individu-
als.
Second, neither the Growth
Management Act nor the Hear-
ings Board say that rural indus-
tries must be only resource-based.
This absolutely false statement
keeps popping up no matter how
many times it's refuted. Even the
Hearings Board wrote a special
clarification of this. It would be
good to question the source!
In Mason County in the past,
you could build just about any-
thing anywhere. Now growth
management says if what you
plan is going to create the need
for urban services, then you need
to build those things where urban
services are available or where
you plan to provide them.
While this spells "relief" for
most taxpayers who have histori-
cally footed the costs of those ser-
vices to benefit a few who devel-
op, it does step on a few toes
where people may wish to do
otherwise. And so some people
loudly complain. But constitution-
al protection from property tak-
ings continues to be alive and
well.
As to problems with Belfair's
Urban Growth Area, the article
was accurate. GMA requires that
if you want to create a city, you
have to make it a reasonable size
for the projected population, you
must provide services for that
population, and tell how you will
pay for infrastructure. Good com-
mon sense.
I would encourage anyone in-
terested to look at the Capital
Facilities section in the county's
Comprehensive Plan to see why
there is a problem. Just like a
business plan, the Growth Man-
agement Act requires that we not
only say where we want to be in
six years - or twenty years - it
makes us figure out how we're go-
ing to get there.
The county has not done the
work. It is not the Hearings
Board's "vague wishes" as Mr.
Yando stated, it's the county's
vague or non-existent planning
that gets them in trouble.
Lastly, it's really disheartening
to read that the county's Director
of Community Development calls
growth management planning a
"crap shoot," but perhaps this ex-
plains some of the problem.
Janet Dawes,
Mason County Community
Development Council
Shelton
By LORRAINE KELLY
This past week has been a busy
one around our house. My daugh-
ter Melody arrived in time for
Mothers' Day. Then we were off
to Yakima for four days. I was
able to take a couple of computer
classes that they offered; I picked
up some good information.
We got to do a little antique
hunting, but didn't find any real
jewels. I enjoy going across the
Cascade Mountains to see the
country over there. It certainly is
different than the coast. I picked
up a box of asparagus to can. It
was the sweetest asparagus we've
had in along time.
The cold weather has reduced
production by about 30 percent,
so we're not the only ones grous-
ing about the weather. If you ever
get over to Yakima be sure and
have dinner at Gasperetti's. It's a
wonderful place to have a meal,
and they make the best onion
rings.
were pulling their first pot and
gave them a big round of ap-
plause when they hoisted the pot
out and had a whole four shrimp
in their first pull. It never pays to
poke fun at good folks because
you usually get repaid.
TIM'S FIRST PULL netted
us a whole 13 shrimp. Actually,
we all did fairly well. In the four
hours that the state allows, four
of us limited (which is 80 shrimp
per person). I was low man on the
totem pole pulling in about 60.
We will be back out next Wednes-
day to try our hand again at
catching those creatures.
It was very nice to have the
steam boat to shrimp in. It was a
little chilly out on the water in
the morning. I know everybody
has heard of a bun warmer, but
with a steam boat you have what
is commonly called a "bummie
warmer." You can hug that boiler
and then turn yodr backside to it
and pretty soon the numbness is
money you go through.
shrimping, I bet it worn
cheaper to go the market and b
them. But where can you ha
more fun and get colder? .,,
I think my next week win'
little calmer; maybe the s
shine and I can get back
gardening. If we don't get a
soon, we will have no flOr
vegetables. Next week 1
you another shrimp repor
an update on the gardening
soon be sharing some more
mation about the residents
old cemetery so stay tuned.
• Auto
• Home
WE ARRIVED HOME late gone, replaced by a nice warm
Writer supports Initiative 60 1 Friday evening to a warm wel- feeling where you sit.There lots .Lifec
come from my husband. I think were of boats out do- • _ommer¢ial
he missed me, but maybe it was ing the same thing we were, and
Editor, Belfair Herald:
Re: Pat Sullivan letter regard-
ing Initiative 601, May 6, 1999.
Pat Sullivan's letter in the May
6, 1999, Belfair Herald stating
that Initiative 601 is a roadblock
to progress epitomizes the gener-
al thinking of Democrats every-
where regarding government
spending. From their viewpoint,
apparently the government
should be allowed to spend all of
the revenue it can get its hands
OD.
If they adopted this thinking in
their personal finances, none of
them would ever have any sav-
ings. They also conveniently for-
get that the extra money, if there
is any, was taken from the tax-
payers and is rightfully theirs,
not the government's.
According to the January 15,
1998, Seattle Times article, quot-
ing Senate Ways and Means
Committee figures, before 1-601,
spending was growing 36 percent
faster than population and infla-
tion. Apparently, no rate of
growth alarms the Democrats and
they never seem the least bit sus-
picious that no matter what
spending limit is set, every state
agency does their best to equal or
exceed it.
Since passage of 1-601, the poor
state is being asked to live within
population and rate of inflation
growth and all we hear from the
Democrats is whining and longing
for the good old days when the
state could spend every last nick-
el and then invent new taxes and
fees to collect even more.
Even with 1-601, there would
be ample money for everyone if
the state would eliminate waste
and implement spending account-
ability in all areas of government.
Guess which party has consist-
ently fought efforts to implement
mandatory performance audits of
all state agencies to ensure such
accountability?
I say, thank God for Initiative
601.
George Tuttle
Grapeview
Many thanks for supporting teachers
Editor, Belfair Herald."
National Teacher Appreciation
Week was celebrated the week of
May 3 to 7 this year. Sand Hill
Elementary in Belfair had daily
gifts and a daily drawing for spe-
cial items donated by parents and
community businesses. A potluck
luncheon was held on Friday,
which was also made possible by
the generosity of our community.
All of us affiliated with Sand
Hill Elementary would like to
thank the following business es-
tablishments and parent volun-
teers:
Belfair Valley Nursery; Belfair
Valley Automotive; Hollywood
Video, Goodyear; Big O Tires;
Hood Canal Automotive; Belfair
Drug; Pope Center Salon; Sandy's
Dell Mart; Fiesta Mexican Res-
taurant; Coco Nutts Tanning Sa-
lon; Mr. Bill's Sports Cards; Pizza
Factory; Seabeck Pizza; Hair
Shapers; West Bay Auto Parts;
Crazy Eric's; Beisley, Inc.; SKS
Enterprises; Naomi's Flowers and
QFC.
Thanks to Elaine Johnson,
Phillis Bishop, Chantelle Wisner,
Melissa Stites, Roberta Cooper,
the Zevnicl 'family, the Lomax
family, the Storm. family, the
Calvert family, the Sexton/Robin-
son family, the Guimont family,
the Arnold family, Leah Marks,
the Schmidt family, the Griffiths
family, the Huddle family, Mary
Mohr, Kim Gower, Janice Bur-
master, Traci Spurlock, Jeanne
Fitzmorris, Barbara Lehman and
the staff of Sand Hill and all of
those who donated anonymously.
Thanks so much for a very suc-
cessful celebration.
Kim Simon
Belfair
LEGAL NOTICES
Proud to live in North Mason
Editor, Belfair Herald:
On Monday, May 10, my friend
Ginger Davis and her five-year-
old son David Dessard were in-
volved in a head-on collision in
front of Les Schwab on Highway
3 in Belfair.
The miracle is that both sur-
vived that awful accident. David
is home now with his grandpar-
ents caring for him. At this writ-
ing, Ginger is still in the hospital,
and has liver damage.
This whole ordeal has been a
real eye-opener for me. I had no
idea what a caring community
Belfair was. Thomas John and
Ginger have three other sons
(none whom were in the acci-
dent), and they have been just
overwhelmed by the kindness of
the people here.
They have had over 300 phone
calls, and Boy Scouts and others
bringing food to them at this time
of need.
It makes me proud to live in
such a place as North Mason.
Gloria (Bobble) Sheppard
Tahuya
Obituaries
Robert J. Geier
Robert Joseph Geier, 71, of
Belfair, died on Wednesday, May
12, in Port Orchard.
He was born on December 27,
1927, in Aberdeen, South Dakota,
to Stephen and Orpha Geier. He
lived in South Dakota until the
age of 13 when the family moved
to California, where he graduated
from Pomona High School in
1945.
He married Lola B. Robinson
on February 7, 1949, in Pomona,
California. She preceded him in
death in 1997.
Mr. Geier served in the U.S.
Army following high school. He
worked for General Electric,
Farm Hand Corporation, and was
a salesman for John Deere.
He lived in Sunnyside where
he owned and operated a farm
while working for John Deere, re-
tiring in 1993, when he and his
wife moved to Belfair.
Mr. Geier enjoyed hunting and
fishing, crossword puzzles, and
was an avid sports fan.
He is survived by three sons,
William of Belfair, Stephen of
Bremerton, and Robert of Denver,
Colorado; a daughter, DeAnne
Wade of El Cajon, California; a
brother, Daryl Geier of Mount
Clare, California; a sister, Marge
Martin of Denver, Colorado; 12
grandchildren; and 14 great-
grandchildren.
A funeral liturgy was held on
Saturday, May 15, at Prince of
Peace Catholic Church, followed
by entombment at Pomona Valley
Memorial Park in Pomona, Cali-
fornia.
Vesta Mann
Vesta Capers Laney Mann,
102, formerly of Belfair, died on
Friday, May 7, in Bellingham.
She was born on January 12,
1897, in Eufala, Alabama, to John
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Mondoy through Fdday
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Following her marriage to
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Mrs. Mann was preceded in
death by her husband in 1946,
and her son Calvin H. Mann Jr.,
in 1987.
She is survived by a sister-in-
law, Ruth Laney of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana; a daughter-in-law,
Helen S. Mann of Bellingham;
seven grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren: Helen Tanz-
er and husband Stephen and her
sons Shaw and Hunter Mann
Dempster; Ranny Mann and wife
Rhodora and son Jordan; Cal
Mann III and wife Natalie and
sons Ryan and Charlie; Sarah
McEvoy and husband Michael
and their children Emily, Heidi
and Reid; Hunter Mann; Jean
Mann; and Ben Mann.
Mrs. Mann's interests included
gourmet cooking, organic garden-
ing, newspaper writing, politics,
cultural pursuits, church activi-
ties and devotion to family.
Her final resting place will be
Arlington National Cemetery in
Arlington, Virginia.
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because he missed my cooking.
Actually, we had a date to go
shrimping on Saturday morning.
While we were gone he had put
Kelly's Kettle in the water so
everything was ready for the Big
Opening Day. Nell and Jeanne
Bisyak, Bob Miller and the two of
us were off to make the big catch.
Shrimping is like the rite of
passage. You have to get your
boat and gear ready, then head
out to the grounds and anxiously
wait for 9 a.m. to drop your pots.
Then you float around waiting for
time to pass while the wily
shrimp find there way into your
pots. Of course, you must have
canned cat food for bait because
the shrimp only want gourmet
food to feast on. Yuck!l
We steamed by our neighbors
Jim and Lois Russ, while they
having a good time. We didn't
hear how anybody else scored, but
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Notice is hereby given that the Port of Allyn
is accepting applications from contractors who
wish to be placed upon the Port's Small Works
Roster for 1999. Applicants, where required by
law, must be properly licensed or registered to
perform work in the State of Washington. Con-
tractors who names appear on the Roster may
be contacted from time to time to submit job
proposals for contracts in the amount of
$200,000 or less per RCW 53.08.120 and SHB
1075 (1999 session.)
All applications must be submitted on the
Port provided application form. For application
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18560 St. Route 3
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(360) 275-2430
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