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A fire likely caused by a lamp destroyed this home on Halrad Road. Courtesy photo By KEVAN MOORE A fire completely destroyed an unoccupied home on Hal- rad Road on Tuesday, June 14. The home, at 41 Halrad Road, is owned by Jeanne Baker. Family members say Baker is doing well in re- hab in Chehalis while her three daughters, ranging in age from 8 to 17, are staying nearby with their grandpar- ents. "They currently live with us on our five acres in Grape- view," said Lori Schafer, the girls' grandmother. "Their auntie and her two sons have a house there also. We all love them very much and they will always have a home here. I know they also love us, but it's just not the same. I know they'd rather come and visit, and be able to go back home. We cry for them a lot because they have been through so much (including the death of their father in October of 2010) at such a young age." Fire District 5 Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Mike Sobotka estimated that the losses from the blaze amount to some $60,000. "It is my belief that this fire was most likely caused by the lamp that was left on in the bedroom," Sobotka wrote in a report. "The burn pat- terns are consistent with this belief. Three sources identi- fied this area as the point of heaviest fire." As things stand now, the girls, their morn and grand- parents could use a lot of help. An account (#152741) has been set up at Peninsula Credit Union. Checks should be made payable to Angela Lewis, Baker's sister, and can be dropped off or sent to the credit union at P.O. Box 2150, Shelten, WA 98584. 2011 Dodge 1500 Quad Glb 4x4 4.7 Itr V8 Auto, St. Equip Group, Chrome pkg. 1OTRU1~35BSS3673 MSRP 31,240 Gillis Discount 2,000 Silo Price 29,240 Rd~lte 2,750 Ally Finance bonus cash 1,000 RMI RAce $25,490 No second sticker not quillS/for ill il~CerltlVes. ~ d~Nller foe deft ~lilS. Ofle at this pri£e. ACl ends ~B/I I Shelton WA (360) 426-5585 www.gillisautocenter.com Gas prices force city to raise some fee By NATALIE JOHNSON "The main consideration "The main consideration was the in- creased cost of fuel," Gains said. The City of Shelton is nearly fin- was the increased The commission had few questions ished with its annual update of the cost of fuel." or concerns about the increases to re- city's fee schedule, and many of the lay to city staff. increases result from high gas prices, nomic Development Director Steve"I think this is a fine idea to review city staff said. Gains explained that they compared these annually like we do," Commis- The city commission reviewed theShelton's fee rates to other cities' and sioner Mike Byrne said. proposed changes during Monday'sfound them comparable. Byrne said that the increases in fees regular commission meeting and will The proposed changes include an remain small because the city updates likely adopt them next week. increase in the city's Visa and Master- them often - he said that changes "There's not a lot of changes this Card chargeback fee from $25 to $35. would be larger and more startling if year," city Finance Manager Cathy Most of the increases related to pub- the city waited longer to review the Beierle said. "They're just up a little lic works department fees, specifically schedule. which makes sense since they hadn't truck, chipper and grader rental. Most The fee schedule update will be on been changed in a whilcd'!~ .... ~., .... of the changes were only a few d~H~s, .the :cf0y's consent~ ~agenda. du, ring its Beierle and Community and Eco- more per hour. • ~ Monday, June 27 meeting. Tacoma Power Saltwater Park at Potlatch will be closed from 12:01a.m., Monday, June 27th, through 6:00a.m., Wednesday, June 29th for parking lot repair and maintenance. All facilities, including the boat ramp, will be .closed to the public. OA"Taking care of Mom and Dad is becoming a full-time job. With everything else I have to do, it s more than I can handle now. But Dad made me promise not to put him in the nursing home. Can Mpine Way help?" A: Yes, Mpine Way can help, and for less than the cost of the nursing home! Your parents will have nurses and assistants available when needed. You will also be pleased to see everything from a beautician and a chef to laundry services and security on-site. If you'd like to free yourself up so that the time you spend with Mom and Dad can be quality time, come and tour Alpine Way. We'd love to treat you to lunch, show you our lovely apartments, and answer all your questions. Call Kathy Burbidge at (360) 426-2600 for a free lunch and tour 900 West Alpine Way Shelton, WA 98584 RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING AND ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE www.encorecommunities.com m every Thursday, starting July 7, Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, June 23, 2011 - Page A-3