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By NATAIAE JOHNSON In a unanimous vote Monday, the Shelton City Commission voted to approve a text amendment to the zoning along Alder Street. The amendment to the zoning, which is professional office/mixed use, was revised several times dur- ing the approval process is designed to encourage business and grown, rather than residences, along the busy arterial, which was once the main highway through Shelton. Community and Economic Devel- opment Director Steve Goins said that one of the most recent changes was "to reduce or eliminate opportu- nities for retail.., those options were taken off the table." In the past two months, the city has held two public meetings, dis- cussed the topic several times, heard public testimony, and received 19 letters and e-mails on the topic. While the city staff and commis- sion said that they received and considered all of this input, they still recommended that the zoning amendment be approved. Mayor John Tarrant commended city staff for drafting a document that he said addressed business con- cerns as well as those of the nearby historic district. Journal file photo Community and economic development director Steve Goins briefed the city on the proposed text amendment to the zonin alonsf Alder Steer Monday when the eommialion voted to approve the ordinance. e • • By NATALIE JOHNSON The new Mason County PUD 3 facility on Johns Prairie will now include a small solar array on one of its buildings. The PUD commission approved the project Tuesday after deliberating for several weeks on the project. The project was first proposed by Adolphson and Peterson Construction, the parent company of Rushforth Construction, the contractor in charge of building the new PUD complex. The small solar project will only provide power tothe PUD's buildings, but will count toward the district's renewable energy requirements. "They're just going over the contract one final time and then they'll sign it," said PUD spokesman Joel Myer. Myer said that the project would now become part of the overall construction project. "They felt that it was going to be a good project not only for the PUD but for the community," Myer said of the commissioners' response to proposal. The project should have an ann~al output of 225-kilowatt hours and give the PUD an estimated 400 renewable energy credits (RECS). While these are comparably low numbers, the PUD is excited to be building a renewable energy project in the county, Myer said. The commission is commissioner [Linda] Gott also excited about the was really interested in opportunity to use the solar was not only are we going project to educate their to have a project that will customers about solar power benefit our energy mandate, and renewable energy, Myer but it can also serve as an said. educational tool for the "One of the things that community," he said. ......... : :~ ............. Hearing Loss... or maybe just Earwax Buildup For a Limited Time Only Screenings will be given at your local Avada Heating Care Center. To avoid waiting, call today for an appointment. We Can Help.* Professionally trained Hearing Instrument Specialists and Audiologists will bc at our offices to perform these screenings. Anyone who has trouble understanding speech is welcome to have this screening, using state-of-the-art electronic equipment to determine if the loss is one which may be helped. Results of the findings will be explained and you will be given a FREE copy of your test results for your permanent health records. 800-535-1840 Hear Your Absolute Best" Everyone should have a hearing screen- ing at least once a year, even people now wearing a hearing device or those who have been told nothing could be done for them. Only a hearing screening can determine if you are one of the many a hearing device can help. The benefits of hearing devices vary by type and degree of hearing loss, noise environment, accuracy of hearing evaluation and proper fit. The free screenings will be given this month. To avoid waiting, call today for an appointment. Offer Expires June 30, 2011. Interest Free Financing Available Providers for most Insurance and benefit plans. 2020 Olympic Highway North The benefits of bearing devices may vary by type and degree of hearing loss. Consult your Avada Hearing Care professional for benefits and limitations. Hearing Care Centers www.avada.com ©2011 HHM, Inc., 361"' Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, June 16, 2011 - Page A-3