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A number of students fl'om the Mason County have been named to the dean's list {br academic excellence during the spring quarter at the University of Washington. They are: from Allyn, se- nior Jeff D. Eck and soph- omore Niekolas Charles Southerland; from Belfhir, Alecia Marie Allaway, a senior, and Lindsay Su- san Fitzmorris, a fresh- man; from Grapeview, se- niors Anna Laura Hoover, Amelia Dale Wallace and Emma Willa Yantis; from Shelton, seniors Benjamin Charles Drew, Rebecca Nancy Patrice Jay, Lind- say Kaye Orme and Rob- ert Joseph Smith, juniors Sadi A.K. Hassouneh and Taylor Morgan McKay and sophomore Taylor Thomas Sloane; and f?om Union, Kristoffer Robert Martin- son, a senior. Three people from Ma- son County graduated from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, during commencement ceremonies held April 28. Staeey Ozga, the daughter of John and Margaret Ozga of Shelton, received a bachelor of arts de- gree with a" major in history. Heidi Korver, the daughter of" Richard and Jeanne Ko: rver of Shelton, received a bacheh)r of arts degree in his- tory, graduating cum laude, an honor fbr those with at ]east a 3.5 grade-point aver- age. Jennifer Miser, the daughter of Dave and Connie Miser of' Hoodsport, received a bachelor of arts degree in music, graduating summa cure laude, an honor tbr those with at least a 3.7 GPA. Study says fire merger makes financial sense (Continued from page 2.) positions in the new organization. That will require agreements with the two locals of the International Association of Firefighters that currently represent firefighters in the two departments. Also, a facilities plan will need to be developed, Crossen said. The city and fire district will need to agree on use of the Shelton Fire Station and equipment and about who will pay for the equipment and use it. The consultants recommended the city contract with Fire District 5 for fire marshal and emergency management services. The fire district should also develop service contracts with Shelton, Mason County, the state, Port of Shelton and Shelton School District for fire protection services. The fire dis- trict has the authority to contract with those other agencies, Crossen said. The funding sources for a com- bined fire district are stable, he said. Currently, the fire district's funding is stable, but the city fire department has to fight for funds with the police department and other city departments. "THE SHELTON Fire Depart- ment is, and has been for several years, struggling to provide mini- mal acceptable delivery of fire department related services," the study notes. "As of this report, they are falling short of that goal due to limited fire department funding." About future financial projec- tions, the consultants paint a far from rosy picture. "The fire depart- ment in the city does not appear to be on the top of the city's priority list," they wrote. "The financial future &the city's fire department is not good. Based upon the city's history related to the fire department, it is not likely that additional financial resources will be available any time soon. Without proper funding, there is a high risk of serious injury to fire department personnel due to un- derstaffing." The consultants also note that while the city has hired two addi- tional'firefighters and plans to hire a third this year, and its plans for a new fire station downtown will help the situation, that is far from adequate to meet the needs of the city or its citizens. IN 2006 THE city allocated 9.5 percent of its budget to the fire de- partment. From that budget, the fire department's total expendi- tures were $1,050,791. By contrast, the largest single source of revenue for Fire District 5 comes from regular levy proper- ty taxes, which reoccur each year without a requirement for voter approval. The district also receives money from a voter-approved six- year emergency medical services, or EMS, levy. The consultants did not provide annual budget totals for either of the above. They did include one significant revenue figure for Fire District 5. That is, in 2005, the district collected $428,356.72 in patient transport fees for medic units the district uses to take injured or ill persons to the hospital. That breaks down to $1,173.58 for each day of that year. Fire District 5, the city and Mason County are currently con- solidating dispatch and commu- nications services into one dis- patch center. When complete, the process will eliminate a revenue source for the district for fire ser- vice dispatching and place the dis- trict in the position of paying a fee for dispatching with other users in the county, the study notes. CONSOLIDATING THE dis- patch centers will reduce staff ex- penses and other miscellaneous expenses and will provide a net savings to the district of $290,000. The consultants estimate the cost to the city for its fire depart- ment would be approximately $1,350,000 in 2008. But the tax revenue projection for the fire dis- trict for the city, if the annexation proceeds, is $918,000, which falls short of the needed revenue by some $400,000. Once annexation of the Shelton Fire Department is complete, Fire District 5 will need to provide the same level and type of services to citizens of the city as it does to the unincorporated areas of the dis- trict, the study points out. The consultants presume the district will extend its paramed- ic program into the city. "Con- servatively, this could generate the needed $400,000 in revenue through patient transport fees," the study says. The two commissions directed their staff members to begin nego- tiations with the firefighter union locals and begin work on draft con- tracts for interim fire protection service, if the annexation proceeds. The next meeting of the com- missions will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at Fire District 5's Station 5-3 at the intersection of Mason Lake and Mason-Benson roads. AUTOMOTIVE The Professionals The choice of people who are particular about their cars! 2033 Olympic Highway North 426-1467 Shelton, WA 98584 Dan enhauer, owner HUGE ANNUAL SALE!  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! 20% OFF :'l All Remaining  Hanging Baskets! MULTI-FAMILY - FURNITURE, antiques, plus size/children's clothing. Little Tykes outdoor toys, treadmill, patio furniture. Chrome diamond-plated small truck toolbox, like new, $55. Friday- Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 401 E. Thornton Rd. (Harstine Island). K7/5 DINING SET: 47" round oak table/leaf/4 side, 2 captain chairs, $350. 48"x22" library table/3 drawers, 2 upholstered chairs, $80. All good condition. (360) 898-3021. $7/5-12 1982 MERCURY Cougar, good body, new tires, runs, needs work. $500. (360) 426-0984. D7/5 bath with den. Many upgrades. $183,500. #27090190. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. com. $7/5 BANG UP lakefront, dock. New brilliant custom-built 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath. Bonus room. Large decks. Only $644,000. #27063256. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. com. $7/5 YARD SALE. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Many household items, books, clothing, etc. 104 W. University Ave. L7/5 SATURDAY 9 a.m.-3 p.m. English ................................................................................................. saddle, western tack, metal hay/saddle NEW TAILGATE, 1994 Ford F250, $300. cart, bunkbeds, oak desk, daybed, girls 1994 overhaul books, $50. (360) 426- 8599. R7/5 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 8, 1-3 p.m. 1605 Puget Street, Shelton. 2,153 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $264,900. Van Dorm Realty. Host: Diane Pitzler, (360) 701- bedroom set, brush chipper, clothing, collectibles, housewares, much more. 2240 SE Arcadia Road. L7/5 .71 ACRE park-like setting, fantastic view of Hood Canal. 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus 2000. P7/5 bonus room. l-level home. Wonderful ........................................................................................................ open floor plan. Must see. $285,000. 1716 FERRY, charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with 2 car garage on fenced lot. Fireplace/woodstove insert, W/D included, l-year lease, credit check, deposit, references required. No smoking, small dog negotiable. $800 #27113822. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. com. $7/5 SUMMER IS beret Low bank lake front, new 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. 2 monthly. (360) 427-1889. A7/5-12 decks overlook take. Asking $379,500. .................................................................................................... #27105449. Shelton Land & Homes, ROOM TO roam! 5 lush, level acres. (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. 3 bedroom manufactured home. com. $7/5 Only $165,000. #27094530. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. 1.21 ACRE, nice, level buildable lot. Sheltonlandandhomes.com. $7/5 Spencer Lake beach access. Bring your ................................................................................................................ floor plans. Only $69,000. #27030780. IT DAZZLES in the sun! Spectacular Shelton Land& Homes, (360)426-5555. custom built 2 story home. 2 bedroom, 2 Sheltonlandandhomes.com. $7/5 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (25 + Years Experience) General Dentistry full service practice Restorative care (Crowns, Bridges, Fillings) Extractions • Full & Partial Dentures Repairs * Relines Most Insurances Accepted S. Peters, DPD C. Ngo, DDS SPECIALS OF THE WEEK 7/5.7/11 SURGEON GENERAL'S WhRNIN6: Oullno SmokJng [ At the intersection of Highway 101 and 108, just minutes away from Olympia and Shelton 360-426-5254 FA C T O RY SKOOKUM CREEK 0001lt T O R E TOBACCO ,,, Made fresh at our own factory I I We now have 2 locations to serve you our award winning barbecue 913 Capitol Way South (between 9th and 10th) Downtown Olympia Take Out Only Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 753-0505 10841 Kennedy Creek Road SW (0.6 mi. past Summit Lake Dr. westbound on Hwy. 8) Dine In or Take Out Open Daily 11am-9pm 866-8704 --NEW-- Walk-In Humidor GREAT SELECTION of Fine Cigars & Humidor Accessories Have Ranch House BBQ cater your event -- "Large or small, we do 'era all" Complete menus available at www.ranchhousebbq.net ii i ii iii iiiiii iiii i i ii ii ii ii i iii Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 5, 2007 • Camel - $356, Carton/S3 sv Pack - USA Gold - $320' Carton/S3 =' Pack • Winston - $35" Carton/S3  Pack • Liggett - $3 o4° Carton/S3 ° Pack • Basic - $35 7 Carton/S3 ss Pack - Newport - $44 °9 Carton/S44' Pack All dus tax ;' .... : 7 7,'', ' ",,, 1 LAR6E SELECTION l l , ' ' '' ,I iII ,I m00c00-ivs ee¢ I,I . 'l GAS  DISCOUNT I,I  =,== HOURS: Mon-Thur 6am-12am I Fri & Sat 6am-2am I Sun 6am-llpm The Kamilche Trading Post operates under a compact with the State of Washington "Safe To Shop" TOBACCO PRODUCTS DRIVE -THRU OPEN Sun-Thur 7am0pm ' Fri & Sat 7am-10pm [ A number of students fl'om the Mason County have been named to the dean's list {br academic excellence during the spring quarter at the University of Washington. They are: from Allyn, se- nior Jeff D. Eck and soph- omore Niekolas Charles Southerland; from Belfhir, Alecia Marie Allaway, a senior, and Lindsay Su- san Fitzmorris, a fresh- man; from Grapeview, se- niors Anna Laura Hoover, Amelia Dale Wallace and Emma Willa Yantis; from Shelton, seniors Benjamin Charles Drew, Rebecca Nancy Patrice Jay, Lind- say Kaye Orme and Rob- ert Joseph Smith, juniors Sadi A.K. Hassouneh and Taylor Morgan McKay and sophomore Taylor Thomas Sloane; and f?om Union, Kristoffer Robert Martin- son, a senior. Three people from Ma- son County graduated from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, during commencement ceremonies held April 28. Staeey Ozga, the daughter of John and Margaret Ozga of Shelton, received a bachelor of arts de- gree with a" major in history. Heidi Korver, the daughter of" Richard and Jeanne Ko: rver of Shelton, received a bacheh)r of arts degree in his- tory, graduating cum laude, an honor fbr those with at ]east a 3.5 grade-point aver- age. Jennifer Miser, the daughter of Dave and Connie Miser of' Hoodsport, received a bachelor of arts degree in music, graduating summa cure laude, an honor tbr those with at least a 3.7 GPA. Study says fire merger makes financial sense (Continued from page 2.) positions in the new organization. That will require agreements with the two locals of the International Association of Firefighters that currently represent firefighters in the two departments. Also, a facilities plan will need to be developed, Crossen said. The city and fire district will need to agree on use of the Shelton Fire Station and equipment and about who will pay for the equipment and use it. The consultants recommended the city contract with Fire District 5 for fire marshal and emergency management services. The fire district should also develop service contracts with Shelton, Mason County, the state, Port of Shelton and Shelton School District for fire protection services. The fire dis- trict has the authority to contract with those other agencies, Crossen said. The funding sources for a com- bined fire district are stable, he said. Currently, the fire district's funding is stable, but the city fire department has to fight for funds with the police department and other city departments. "THE SHELTON Fire Depart- ment is, and has been for several years, struggling to provide mini- mal acceptable delivery of fire department related services," the study notes. "As of this report, they are falling short of that goal due to limited fire department funding." About future financial projec- tions, the consultants paint a far from rosy picture. "The fire depart- ment in the city does not appear to be on the top of the city's priority list," they wrote. "The financial future &the city's fire department is not good. Based upon the city's history related to the fire department, it is not likely that additional financial resources will be available any time soon. Without proper funding, there is a high risk of serious injury to fire department personnel due to un- derstaffing." The consultants also note that while the city has hired two addi- tional'firefighters and plans to hire a third this year, and its plans for a new fire station downtown will help the situation, that is far from adequate to meet the needs of the city or its citizens. IN 2006 THE city allocated 9.5 percent of its budget to the fire de- partment. From that budget, the fire department's total expendi- tures were $1,050,791. By contrast, the largest single source of revenue for Fire District 5 comes from regular levy proper- ty taxes, which reoccur each year without a requirement for voter approval. The district also receives money from a voter-approved six- year emergency medical services, or EMS, levy. The consultants did not provide annual budget totals for either of the above. They did include one significant revenue figure for Fire District 5. That is, in 2005, the district collected $428,356.72 in patient transport fees for medic units the district uses to take injured or ill persons to the hospital. That breaks down to $1,173.58 for each day of that year. Fire District 5, the city and Mason County are currently con- solidating dispatch and commu- nications services into one dis- patch center. When complete, the process will eliminate a revenue source for the district for fire ser- vice dispatching and place the dis- trict in the position of paying a fee for dispatching with other users in the county, the study notes. CONSOLIDATING THE dis- patch centers will reduce staff ex- penses and other miscellaneous expenses and will provide a net savings to the district of $290,000. The consultants estimate the cost to the city for its fire depart- ment would be approximately $1,350,000 in 2008. But the tax revenue projection for the fire dis- trict for the city, if the annexation proceeds, is $918,000, which falls short of the needed revenue by some $400,000. Once annexation of the Shelton Fire Department is complete, Fire District 5 will need to provide the same level and type of services to citizens of the city as it does to the unincorporated areas of the dis- trict, the study points out. The consultants presume the district will extend its paramed- ic program into the city. "Con- servatively, this could generate the needed $400,000 in revenue through patient transport fees," the study says. The two commissions directed their staff members to begin nego- tiations with the firefighter union locals and begin work on draft con- tracts for interim fire protection service, if the annexation proceeds. The next meeting of the com- missions will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at Fire District 5's Station 5-3 at the intersection of Mason Lake and Mason-Benson roads. AUTOMOTIVE The Professionals The choice of people who are particular about their cars! 2033 Olympic Highway North 426-1467 Shelton, WA 98584 Dan enhauer, owner HUGE ANNUAL SALE!  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! 20% OFF :'l All Remaining  Hanging Baskets! MULTI-FAMILY - FURNITURE, antiques, plus size/children's clothing. Little Tykes outdoor toys, treadmill, patio furniture. Chrome diamond-plated small truck toolbox, like new, $55. Friday- Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 401 E. Thornton Rd. (Harstine Island). K7/5 DINING SET: 47" round oak table/leaf/4 side, 2 captain chairs, $350. 48"x22" library table/3 drawers, 2 upholstered chairs, $80. All good condition. (360) 898-3021. $7/5-12 1982 MERCURY Cougar, good body, new tires, runs, needs work. $500. (360) 426-0984. D7/5 bath with den. Many upgrades. $183,500. #27090190. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. com. $7/5 BANG UP lakefront, dock. New brilliant custom-built 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath. Bonus room. Large decks. Only $644,000. #27063256. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. com. $7/5 YARD SALE. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Many household items, books, clothing, etc. 104 W. University Ave. L7/5 SATURDAY 9 a.m.-3 p.m. English ................................................................................................. saddle, western tack, metal hay/saddle NEW TAILGATE, 1994 Ford F250, $300. cart, bunkbeds, oak desk, daybed, girls 1994 overhaul books, $50. (360) 426- 8599. R7/5 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 8, 1-3 p.m. 1605 Puget Street, Shelton. 2,153 sq.ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $264,900. Van Dorm Realty. Host: Diane Pitzler, (360) 701- bedroom set, brush chipper, clothing, collectibles, housewares, much more. 2240 SE Arcadia Road. L7/5 .71 ACRE park-like setting, fantastic view of Hood Canal. 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus 2000. P7/5 bonus room. l-level home. Wonderful ........................................................................................................ open floor plan. Must see. $285,000. 1716 FERRY, charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with 2 car garage on fenced lot. Fireplace/woodstove insert, W/D included, l-year lease, credit check, deposit, references required. No smoking, small dog negotiable. $800 #27113822. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. com. $7/5 SUMMER IS beret Low bank lake front, new 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. 2 monthly. (360) 427-1889. A7/5-12 decks overlook take. Asking $379,500. .................................................................................................... #27105449. Shelton Land & Homes, ROOM TO roam! 5 lush, level acres. (360) 426-5555. Sheltonlandandhomes. 3 bedroom manufactured home. com. $7/5 Only $165,000. #27094530. Shelton Land & Homes, (360) 426-5555. 1.21 ACRE, nice, level buildable lot. Sheltonlandandhomes.com. $7/5 Spencer Lake beach access. Bring your ................................................................................................................ floor plans. Only $69,000. #27030780. IT DAZZLES in the sun! Spectacular Shelton Land& Homes, (360)426-5555. custom built 2 story home. 2 bedroom, 2 Sheltonlandandhomes.com. $7/5 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (25 + Years Experience) General Dentistry full service practice Restorative care (Crowns, Bridges, Fillings) Extractions • Full & Partial Dentures Repairs * Relines Most Insurances Accepted S. Peters, DPD C. Ngo, DDS SPECIALS OF THE WEEK 7/5.7/11 SURGEON GENERAL'S WhRNIN6: Oullno SmokJng [ At the intersection of Highway 101 and 108, just minutes away from Olympia and Shelton 360-426-5254 FA C T O RY SKOOKUM CREEK 0001lt T O R E TOBACCO ,,, Made fresh at our own factory I I We now have 2 locations to serve you our award winning barbecue 913 Capitol Way South (between 9th and 10th) Downtown Olympia Take Out Only Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 753-0505 10841 Kennedy Creek Road SW (0.6 mi. past Summit Lake Dr. westbound on Hwy. 8) Dine In or Take Out Open Daily 11am-9pm 866-8704 --NEW-- Walk-In Humidor GREAT SELECTION of Fine Cigars & Humidor Accessories Have Ranch House BBQ cater your event -- "Large or small, we do 'era all" Complete menus available at www.ranchhousebbq.net ii i ii iii iiiiii iiii i i ii ii ii ii i iii Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 5, 2007 • Camel - $356, Carton/S3 sv Pack - USA Gold - $320' Carton/S3 =' Pack • Winston - $35" Carton/S3  Pack • Liggett - $3 o4° Carton/S3 ° Pack • Basic - $35 7 Carton/S3 ss Pack - Newport - $44 °9 Carton/S44' Pack All dus tax ;' .... : 7 7,'', ' ",,, 1 LAR6E SELECTION l l , ' ' '' ,I iII ,I m00c00-ivs ee¢ I,I . 'l GAS  DISCOUNT I,I  =,== HOURS: Mon-Thur 6am-12am I Fri & Sat 6am-2am I Sun 6am-llpm The Kamilche Trading Post operates under a compact with the State of Washington "Safe To Shop" TOBACCO PRODUCTS DRIVE -THRU OPEN Sun-Thur 7am0pm ' Fri & Sat 7am-10pm [