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Page A-26 Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, July 2, 2020
Fire crews extinguish a fire Monday near Blacksmith Lake; Photos courtesy
of Regional Fire Authority
Blacksmith Lake fire burns g
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By Adam Rudnick
and Isabella Breda
news@masoncounty. com
Firefighters extinguished a
structure fire earlier this week
on Northeast Anvil Lane near
Blacksmith Lake northeast of
Belfair.
Nobody was injured in the
fire, including the familfs dogs,
but some of its chickens and
a turkey did not survive, said
Lacey Newman, emergency pre-
vention specialist with North
Mason Regional Fire Authority.
“It really took off,” Newman
said. “I was surprised at how '
quickly it took off.”
A three—car detached ga-
rage, chicken coop and nearby
trailer were on fire when fire—
fighters arrived just after 10:30
to the news release. Nearby
trees, brush and firewood also
caught on fire, but Department
of Natural Resources fie crews
prevented it from spreading to
surrounding trees.
The home’s residents were
inside when they saw smoke
going by their window. They
went to check, figuring it was
their neighbors having a bon—
fire, Newman said.
“When they realized it was
coming from the garage, they
went in to check it out and tried
to take care of it themselves,”
she said.
The cause of the fire was un-
der investigation as of Tuesday,
Newman said. Crews remained
on scene to extinguish hot spots,
according to the news release
Emergency personnel from
Central Mason Fire & EMS
,fl
v. 5",:
a.m. Monday. The home had
minimal damage, according
provided assistance.
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Schools: Unanticipated costs add to financial pressure
continued from page A-25
masks. Those masks cost about 70 cents each, Supry
said.
These unanticipated costs add to the financial
pressure caused by the district’s failed levy.
The‘four-year replacement levy, which Rosenbach
said was necessary to support North Mason School
District services not fully funded by the state, failed
in the February and April special elections.
In order to make budget cuts, the district has re—
duced salaries, eliminated some purchased services
or goods, removed one administrative position and
laid off 45 school district employees, Supry said.
The district was slated to receive $491,000 of fed-
eral ,money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and
Economic Security (CARES), Act which may have
helped to offset some of the PPE spending, but it
has since received notice “that 20% of that is off the
table,” Supry said.
Supry added that an additional barrier to com-
prehensive planning for the school year is the con-
tinually changing guidance from the state.
The future of extracurricular activities such as
orchestra, band and choir are still in flux, and the
district is working with the state Department of La-
bor & Industries to find a safe route to offer these
activities, Rosenbach said. “We are fighting to the
nail because we believe in the importance of the
arts,” she added.
If choir is to exist, state guidance suggests it
should take place outside or in large spaces due to
the increased risk of transmission.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities As-
sociation has already provided guidance suggest-
ing that “low-risk” sports, including “individual
running events, throwing events (javelin, shot put,
discus), individual swimming, golf, weightlifting,
performance and noncompetitive dance/drill with no
stunting, and cross country running (with staggered
starts),” could all be performed during phase three of
the state’s Safe Start mandate.
Mason County started phase three June 22.
Rosenbach said sports that are considered moder-
ate or high risk could be postponed until the spring
season or canceled entirely.
In preparation for reopening, principals and as-
sistant principals are measuring their classrooms to
determine their capacity for students while main-
taining the social distancing requirements.
“I am expecting to get back pictures and a plan
for each classroom that shows us how many kids and
teacher can safely be in that space following all the
guidelines,” Rosenbach said.
Teachers also have been instructed to remove
, any additional furnishings from the classrooms than
what is necessary for learning to reduce the number
of surfaces that need to be sanitized.
“Especially at the elementary school, our teachers
like to make these rooms homey for kids, but in this
environment we’re going to have to make them as
easily cleaned as possible,” Rosenbach said.
The district plans to offer recess and school lunch-
es while following all state health guidelines.
In order to help finalize a plan for reopening,
Rosenbach said she hopes the majority of parents
confirm their students’ desired learning format by
early August;
Updates about the 2020-2021 school year will be
posted on the school district website and social me-
dia.
Any questions 61' concerns about the upcoming
school year can be directed to Jackie Young, admin—
istrative assistant to the superintendent, jyoung@
northmasonschoolscrg.
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