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MEMBERS OF THE Squaxin Island Tribal Council and Shelton City Commission sign an agreement Friday to jointly monitor area water resources and develop a groundwater model to provide a scientific basis for future decisions about how water is used. From left are Pete Kruger and Jim Peters of the tribal council and Mike Byrne and Dawn Pannell of the city commission. City, Squaxin will keep track of how water flows Officials of the Squaxin Island Tribe and City of Shelton last Fri- day morning signed an agreement that is aimed at protecting stream flows while planning for Shelton's growth. The tribe and city plan to'joint- ly monitor water resources and develop a groundwater model to provide a scientific basis for fu- ture decisions about how water is used. Their goal is to find a way to safeguard stream water for an abundant fishery while accommo- dating population growth and eco- nomic development, said Dennis McDonald, the city's manager of the Shelton Area Regional Water and Sewer Plan. Some of the winter rainfall in- filtrates into the ground and pro- vides drinking water and sum- mer stream flows. When water is withdrawn from wells, there is less water in nearby streams. The groundwater model will be used to identify where and how to take water from city wells with as little effect as possible on stream flows. SHELTON IS the largest wa- ter supplier in Mason County and one of the largest in the South Puget Sound. Significant fish- bearing streams, such as Golds- borough, Johns and Mill creeks, will be included in the study. "Water isn't a static resource; its availability changes day-to- day and year-to-year," said John Konovsky, the tribe's environmen- tal program manager. "To manage water for mutual benefit, we need to continually look at what is go- w ing on." "Many of the salmon popula- tions that we depend on come from streams around Shelton that are susceptible to low water," noted Andy Whitener, the tribe's natu- ral resources director. "The better we understand water resources, the better we can protect those fish." Wild coho salmon have been re- turning in low numbers in recent years and depend on adequate flows throughout the year. "Coho overwinter, meaning they spend an entire year in freshwater before they move out to sea. If there isn't enough water for them during the dry summer months, they could be in real trouble," Konovsky said. "WE'RE GLAD that we can have such a good working rela- tionship with Shelton," Whitener said. "Bringing together the larg- est water purveyor and the tribe in a scientific endeavor will help us better understand the limits of our water resources." Tribal staff has worked with the city and county to achieve natural resource goals, said Jim Peters, chairman of the Squaxin Tribal Council. "Water is an issue and we know it's an issue," Peters said, adding, "I think the future is all about conserving water. "I think this is a step forward in a long and continuing relation- ship we have as governments." "This is truly a momentous day to sign this agreement with the tribe," added Shelton City Com- missioner Mike Byrne. AMONG OTHERS, Mason County Commissioner Lynda Ring-Erickson looked on as Peters and tribal council member Pete Kruger signed the agreement on behalf of the tribe, while Byrne and Commissioner Dawn Pannell signed for the city. "You have done something really good for the fu- ture of the county," Ring-Erickson told the signers. Marlene Taylor, chairwoman of the Shelton Port Commission, also praised the agreement, noting the port commission passed a resolu- tion supporting the pact. The city has always had a good working relationship with the local tribes, Pannell said, adding, "We value that." The agreement allows the re- gional plan to move forward and Pannell said ground will be bro- ken in August on the satellite wastewater treatment plant near the Mason County Fairgrounds. McDonald said staff is close to calling for bids on that phase of the regional plan, which in- cludes 24,000 feet of sewer and re- claimed water pipe from the satel- lite treatment plant to the Wash- ington State Patrol Academy and Washington Corrections Center. "The agreement allows us to con- tinue work on that," he said. "The relationship between streams and aquifer is important information to us." Pioneer board plans vote on school budget The Pioneer School Board has amended its regular meeting schedule for July and August. The board will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, to con- duct a regular business meeting and adopt the 2007-8 budget. The board will also meet at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, to conduct a regular business meeting. The meetings will be in the li- brary at 611 East Agate Road. FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR Specializing in brakes, exhaust and custom work FREE ESTIMATES & FLUID CHECKS "Quality and Trust That's Hometowne Service" i ttl uq COMPARE OUR CD RATES. 5.20 %" 1 year Minimum deposit $5,000 • Annual Percentage Yield (APY). effective 07/02/07. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are federally insured up to $100,000 (principal and inter- est accrued but not yet paid) per issuin 9 institution. CDs are also fed- erally insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) in qualified retirement accounts per issuing institution. Subject to availability and price change, CD values may decline in a ris- inginterest rate environment, and the market value may fluctuate if sold prior to maturity. 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Armin Baumgartel Dan Baumgartel Financial Advisors 821 West Railroad Avenue, Suite A, Shelton 426-0982 • 1-800-441-0982 Armin Baumgartel Dan Baumgartd www.edwardjones.com Page 2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 5, 2007 House wants to fund ect00 Skok, Belfair proj ] have led to declining fish runs Hood Canal. For the next fis year, $500,000 was included in The U.S. House of Representa- tives has approved a bill that con- tains $15 million for the U.S. En- vironmental Protection Agency's Puget Sound program in addition to wastewater treatment grants that will improve water quality in Hood Canal. Congressman Norm Dicks, D- Belfair, announced the progress of a bill approved by the House Ap- propriations Committee. The bill was prepared by the U.S. House of Representatives Interior and Environment Appropriations Sub- committee, which he chairs. It was approved on June 27 by a vote of 272-155 after two days of debate on the House floor. Added to the bill by Repre- sentative Dicks was a $2-million wastewater treatment grant for Belfair and a $500,000 grant for wastewater facility construction on the Skokomish Indian Reser- vation. Dicks said both of those would have a positive impact on the health of Hood Canal. In addition to those grants, the Interior funding bill continues the federal participation through the U.S. Geological Survey in the study of low oxygen levels that bill for the research effort. Also included under the hOstel preservation function of the bill a federal program entitled, S America's Treasures, which aidJ the preservation of architectura significant and historic structt around the nation. Dicks was sl cessful in adding to this progrl a grant of $150,000 for the res ration of the Bremerton Pu Library, a 1938 structure built the art-deco style by the Wol Progress Administration, a j( program of the Depression era. All of these provisions w* .added to the Interior spendil bill that had been approved by tJ subcommittee on May 23, feat ing what Dicks called "the b conservation budget we've had} more than a decade." The measure provides a s stantial funding increase for vestigation and remediation ecological problems of Puget Sotu by the Environmental Protecti Agency in addition to a $199-mi lion increase in the budget for t National Park Service. Paramedics' fees could s fill merger funding gap., By JEFF GREEN department, the consultants rd ch The consultants' final report of a study concerning the possible consolidation of Shelton Fire De- partment and Fire District 5 was presented last Thursday. After a discussion by Dave Crossen of the Federal Way firm of Fire Service Consulting, Incorpo- rated, Shelton city commissioners and Fire District 5 commissioners voted to continue moving toward annexation of the Shelton Fire De- partment into Fire District 5. The annexation is economically feasible, Crossen said. Administra- tive costs go down over time and the citizens are better served, he added. Voters in the city and rural fire district ultimately would have to approve the annexation before it could happen. As for governance of the fire district if it annexes the city fire FREE FUEL FOR A YEAR! when you buy any Quadra-Fire pellet stove or insert* ommend the current three-per sot Fire District 5 Commission be  (,l,l panded t ° five members, all vot 1¢" on at large. : as ON PERSONNEL, Cros. i br ! recommended all volunteer a ' career staff members be offe (Please turn to page 6.) ... U .Apple.Dell • Sony * IBM •Gateway •Compaq.HP & MORE BattedesPlus, Ul of heat I I -"  nlll ,,,,m rill .'le l,,llin I |Llll|if,t IIi OLYMPIA 506 E. 4th Ave Olympia ' 352-tl,328 www.OlympiaFireplace.com II "3  of pellet fuel will heat most homes 1,500 to 2,000 sq. ft through o 5 month winter depending on home e, construction, clin'to and dmdree comfort tovel. 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City, Squaxin will keep track of how water flows Officials of the Squaxin Island Tribe and City of Shelton last Fri- day morning signed an agreement that is aimed at protecting stream flows while planning for Shelton's growth. The tribe and city plan to'joint- ly monitor water resources and develop a groundwater model to provide a scientific basis for fu- ture decisions about how water is used. Their goal is to find a way to safeguard stream water for an abundant fishery while accommo- dating population growth and eco- nomic development, said Dennis McDonald, the city's manager of the Shelton Area Regional Water and Sewer Plan. Some of the winter rainfall in- filtrates into the ground and pro- vides drinking water and sum- mer stream flows. When water is withdrawn from wells, there is less water in nearby streams. The groundwater model will be used to identify where and how to take water from city wells with as little effect as possible on stream flows. SHELTON IS the largest wa- ter supplier in Mason County and one of the largest in the South Puget Sound. Significant fish- bearing streams, such as Golds- borough, Johns and Mill creeks, will be included in the study. "Water isn't a static resource; its availability changes day-to- day and year-to-year," said John Konovsky, the tribe's environmen- tal program manager. "To manage water for mutual benefit, we need to continually look at what is go- w ing on." "Many of the salmon popula- tions that we depend on come from streams around Shelton that are susceptible to low water," noted Andy Whitener, the tribe's natu- ral resources director. "The better we understand water resources, the better we can protect those fish." Wild coho salmon have been re- turning in low numbers in recent years and depend on adequate flows throughout the year. "Coho overwinter, meaning they spend an entire year in freshwater before they move out to sea. If there isn't enough water for them during the dry summer months, they could be in real trouble," Konovsky said. "WE'RE GLAD that we can have such a good working rela- tionship with Shelton," Whitener said. "Bringing together the larg- est water purveyor and the tribe in a scientific endeavor will help us better understand the limits of our water resources." Tribal staff has worked with the city and county to achieve natural resource goals, said Jim Peters, chairman of the Squaxin Tribal Council. "Water is an issue and we know it's an issue," Peters said, adding, "I think the future is all about conserving water. "I think this is a step forward in a long and continuing relation- ship we have as governments." "This is truly a momentous day to sign this agreement with the tribe," added Shelton City Com- missioner Mike Byrne. AMONG OTHERS, Mason County Commissioner Lynda Ring-Erickson looked on as Peters and tribal council member Pete Kruger signed the agreement on behalf of the tribe, while Byrne and Commissioner Dawn Pannell signed for the city. "You have done something really good for the fu- ture of the county," Ring-Erickson told the signers. Marlene Taylor, chairwoman of the Shelton Port Commission, also praised the agreement, noting the port commission passed a resolu- tion supporting the pact. The city has always had a good working relationship with the local tribes, Pannell said, adding, "We value that." The agreement allows the re- gional plan to move forward and Pannell said ground will be bro- ken in August on the satellite wastewater treatment plant near the Mason County Fairgrounds. McDonald said staff is close to calling for bids on that phase of the regional plan, which in- cludes 24,000 feet of sewer and re- claimed water pipe from the satel- lite treatment plant to the Wash- ington State Patrol Academy and Washington Corrections Center. "The agreement allows us to con- tinue work on that," he said. "The relationship between streams and aquifer is important information to us." Pioneer board plans vote on school budget The Pioneer School Board has amended its regular meeting schedule for July and August. The board will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, to con- duct a regular business meeting and adopt the 2007-8 budget. The board will also meet at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, to conduct a regular business meeting. The meetings will be in the li- brary at 611 East Agate Road. FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR Specializing in brakes, exhaust and custom work FREE ESTIMATES & FLUID CHECKS "Quality and Trust That's Hometowne Service" i ttl uq COMPARE OUR CD RATES. 5.20 %" 1 year Minimum deposit $5,000 • Annual Percentage Yield (APY). effective 07/02/07. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are federally insured up to $100,000 (principal and inter- est accrued but not yet paid) per issuin 9 institution. CDs are also fed- erally insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) in qualified retirement accounts per issuing institution. Subject to availability and price change, CD values may decline in a ris- inginterest rate environment, and the market value may fluctuate if sold prior to maturity. Tile amount received from the sale of a CD at current market value may be more than, less than or equal to the amount initially invested. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in mar- ket value in these instances. Early withdrawal may not be permitted, Yields quoted are net of all commissions. You pay no additional com- missions, annual fees or periodic charges. The estate feature allows heirs to redeem the CDs upon the death of an owner at face value plus interest earned, subject to limitations. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow interest to compound, CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide, $5,000 min- imum investment per issuing institution. All CDs sold by Edward .Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). Call or visit your local tinancial advisor today. Armin Baumgartel Dan Baumgartel Financial Advisors 821 West Railroad Avenue, Suite A, Shelton 426-0982 • 1-800-441-0982 Armin Baumgartel Dan Baumgartd www.edwardjones.com Page 2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 5, 2007 House wants to fund ect00 Skok, Belfair proj ] have led to declining fish runs Hood Canal. For the next fis year, $500,000 was included in The U.S. House of Representa- tives has approved a bill that con- tains $15 million for the U.S. En- vironmental Protection Agency's Puget Sound program in addition to wastewater treatment grants that will improve water quality in Hood Canal. Congressman Norm Dicks, D- Belfair, announced the progress of a bill approved by the House Ap- propriations Committee. The bill was prepared by the U.S. House of Representatives Interior and Environment Appropriations Sub- committee, which he chairs. It was approved on June 27 by a vote of 272-155 after two days of debate on the House floor. Added to the bill by Repre- sentative Dicks was a $2-million wastewater treatment grant for Belfair and a $500,000 grant for wastewater facility construction on the Skokomish Indian Reser- vation. Dicks said both of those would have a positive impact on the health of Hood Canal. In addition to those grants, the Interior funding bill continues the federal participation through the U.S. Geological Survey in the study of low oxygen levels that bill for the research effort. Also included under the hOstel preservation function of the bill a federal program entitled, S America's Treasures, which aidJ the preservation of architectura significant and historic structt around the nation. Dicks was sl cessful in adding to this progrl a grant of $150,000 for the res ration of the Bremerton Pu Library, a 1938 structure built the art-deco style by the Wol Progress Administration, a j( program of the Depression era. All of these provisions w* .added to the Interior spendil bill that had been approved by tJ subcommittee on May 23, feat ing what Dicks called "the b conservation budget we've had} more than a decade." The measure provides a s stantial funding increase for vestigation and remediation ecological problems of Puget Sotu by the Environmental Protecti Agency in addition to a $199-mi lion increase in the budget for t National Park Service. Paramedics' fees could s fill merger funding gap., By JEFF GREEN department, the consultants rd ch The consultants' final report of a study concerning the possible consolidation of Shelton Fire De- partment and Fire District 5 was presented last Thursday. After a discussion by Dave Crossen of the Federal Way firm of Fire Service Consulting, Incorpo- rated, Shelton city commissioners and Fire District 5 commissioners voted to continue moving toward annexation of the Shelton Fire De- partment into Fire District 5. The annexation is economically feasible, Crossen said. Administra- tive costs go down over time and the citizens are better served, he added. Voters in the city and rural fire district ultimately would have to approve the annexation before it could happen. As for governance of the fire district if it annexes the city fire FREE FUEL FOR A YEAR! when you buy any Quadra-Fire pellet stove or insert* ommend the current three-per sot Fire District 5 Commission be  (,l,l panded t ° five members, all vot 1¢" on at large. : as ON PERSONNEL, Cros. i br ! recommended all volunteer a ' career staff members be offe (Please turn to page 6.) ... U .Apple.Dell • Sony * IBM •Gateway •Compaq.HP & MORE BattedesPlus, Ul of heat I I -"  nlll ,,,,m rill .'le l,,llin I |Llll|if,t IIi OLYMPIA 506 E. 4th Ave Olympia ' 352-tl,328 www.OlympiaFireplace.com II "3  of pellet fuel will heat most homes 1,500 to 2,000 sq. ft through o 5 month winter depending on home e, construction, clin'to and dmdree comfort tovel. "'Includes wood pellets or Ilegcom  in Basic Energy Applisncss wood pegets, she,ed corn. wheat. and blk  eanflower seeds n Mvsnoed EneRy elllan.,, Available st partipang. deil Of, villd on purchaot uuoam.l-ire pellet epiones betwlmn Juno / and August 7, 2007 only, Fuel avlloble at dealer Iocatl6n between June 7 and September 30, 2007 as ¢krmkled by duler, Fuel ¢ktllvef'y no! Ineluled. Type and quel_ of fuel selected by dealer. No Cash vllue.  eetth & Home Technolegles, Inc. 2007 (:1 e al t :)e [o tu t  0 1 gi] t, ) de d aj p] 5 c] ( tlt a: o: 1 S( a: ti 1¢