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• ',° BE,LF00.,IR HERALD ring tt e of, Serving Belfair Allyn Grapeview Tahuya Mason Lake South Shore Victor an€ Thursday; July 5, 2007 Section of The Shelton-Mason County Journal 000000rants available: has grants small towns get !1.fll. I9. Re Washington State Depart- mt of Ecology is making up to lmillion in grants available to 'C. communities develop alter- '--rives to burning yard waste i coZ] other organic materials. i Ahis year, a ban On outdoor Rng -including yard waste ) b land-clearing fires- expanded h clude more than 100 smaller tammunities and urban growth vaams. The state's ban now coy- red | all communities with urban erty#wth areas. Cities and counties ked urban growth areas to shape w and where homes and busi- Dt s devel°p. ally, the urban growth ar- _1_ that are affected by this year s  !nban expansion include Allyn .. il Belfair e00cou00a00.00 affected communities to apply Igrant money through their lo- county solid waste programs. ority will go to urban growth a.s with populations of 5,000 or __!.pPlications will be accepted g. two grant cycles: July 2 ugh September 4, 2007, and e 20 through July 15, 2008. licants must provide a 25 per- t match. "This year's burn ban expan- sion caught some communities off guard," said Ecology's Cullen Stephenson, who oversees state- wide solid waste activities. "This money will help them find ways to collect and manage these organic materials without burning." State lawmakers approved the plan to phase in the ban on out- door burning as part of the state's Clean Air Act, adopted in 1991. THE STATE has worked to balance the practical uses of fire against the need to protect citi- zens from inhaling dangerous toxic compounds in smoke. "Smoke from outdoor burning can pose serious public health risks, such as asthma and lung cancer," said Stu Clark, who man- ages Ecology's Air Quality Pro- gram. "By removing smoke from communities and curbing air pol- lution, we reduce those risks con- siderably." An Ecology work group will begin meeting in July to identify what successful alternatives to burning already exist, such as yard waste collection and corn- posting programs. The work group will share findings with commu- nities throughout the state. BELFAIR resident David Olivas, seen here in ) recording studio a couple of years ago, has grown mu- in recent years. His new band, Redemption City, SOon be playing publicly for the first time in nearby ivas finds niche r @ ecordmg studio edemption City, a four-man jump" explains Olivas. He adds and rap group out of Bremer- hat features former Belfair David Olivas at the helm, perform their original music 13 at local night club G. Style located at 333 West Cal- Bremerton. provides lead vocals. Bri- guitar with Mike at drums. They both als0 vocals. Joe Angell bass guitar. s been a metamorphis for Oli- who describes the music as a new genre combining poetic rapid fire of rap word with the hard drive of rock IS MEANT to make you that it has all been a lot of work and that while the band has per- formed previously during benefits, July 13 marks their commercial debut. The group boasts local roots and while Olivas and friends are relatively a young age average of 22, their individual musical paths date back several years while the merging is a recent endeavor. Olivas first found his poetic voice while employed as a staff writer with The Journal at age 16. He wrote local features, sports and filled in as a photographer. But writing songs was always his dream anc music was his drive as (Please turn to page 3.) Several attend park dedication About 50 people attended a dedication ceremony for the Harvey Rendsland Park late last month. Seen here, from left to right, are Herb Gerhardt, Com- missioner Lynda Ring-Erickson, Mi- chael Rendsland Fixemer, Katherine Fixemer and Commissioner Ross Galla- gher. The Fixemers are relatives of Har- vey Rendsland who donated the prop- erty to the state, which recently trans- ferred the property to Mason County. The park is located on Belfair-Tahuya Road about two miles from North Shore Road and consists of about 15 acres, of which about seven to eight acres is part of Jiggs Lake. On July 9: LHCWC meeting set to focus on canal, streams The next meeting of the Lower Hood Canal Watershed Coalition will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9, in the North Mason School Dis- trict Office boardroom. The subject of the meeting will be the status of water quality in the lower Hood Canal. Kim Zabel from the Washington State De- partment of Health's shellfish divi- sion will present the status of the marine water tests and commer- cial harvest closures. Seth Book from Mason County and Dan Han- nifious from Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group will present the information on the tests of the freshwater inputs. Also during the upcoming meet- ing, officials from the University of Washington will present the results of the on-site septic system tests to determine nutrient flow. NOW, HERE'S a quick recap of what happened at the group's regu- lar meeting last month: Matt Lon- sdale from the University of Puget Sound presented the results of the bacteria study of the lower Hood Canal. In the summer of 2006, the beggotia growth covered the en- tire bottom of the Lynch Cove area below 10 meters to the 30-meter cepth from Twanoh State Park to the Sunset Beach area. The beg- gotia lives in areas with hydrogen sulfite and low dissolved oxygen levels below one milligram per li- ter. It disappears when the oxygen levels increase. The beggotia dis- appeared in the winter, but is now returning in a small region in the center of the area. Weekly testing by folks from the University of Puget Sound to de- termine the growth area has been conducted in conjunction with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group in a dissolved oxygen moni- toring effort that was started June 14. From sediment cores there is evidence that this has periodically existed in the past few years. Also during the meeting, Lower Hood Canal Watershed Coalition co-chair Bob Hager gave an over- view of the Mason County plans for the update of the countywide stormwater regulations based on conversations with Charlie Butros of the public works department. Stormwater plans will be prepared for the Belfair and Allyn urban growth areas with suplSlemental plans for the rural activity areas of Union and Hoodsport. In addition, there will be supplemental plans for watersheds where there is sig- nificant pollution such as Oakland A NEWLY released video entitled "Imperiled Waters: A Community to the Rescue," which focuses on Hood Canal, has generated quite a buzz amongst local water-quality activists. It is sure to be discussed when the Lower Hood Canal Watershed Coalition meets this week in Belfair. Bay and Annas Bay. IN EACH OF these plans the stormwater regulations would be consistent with the Washington State Department of Ecology's 2005 manual for stormwater. The remainder of the county would not have stormwater regulations con- sistent with the ecology depart- ment's 2005 manual. Hager notes that as lower Hood Canal has pol- lution problems, low oxygen levels and shoreline building densities greater than the planned urban growth areas, a supplemental stormwater plan consistent with the 2005 manual will be needed. The Belfair stormwater plan was presented and copies of the executive summary were distrib- uted. The plan is also on the Ma- son County Web site. Concerns with the plan were presented and discussed. The public hearing on the Belfair and Allyn stormwater plans was held on June 20 at the Port of Allyn building. Concerns with the land clear- ing at Milepost 8.6 on State Route 106 were also discussed during the group's last meeting and the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Washington State Department of Transportation were contacted. Teri King of Washington Sea Grant Program in Shelton also an- nounced a conference on shellfish to be held at the Alderbrook Re- sort on August 9. Chamber to host First Friday event Wild Maven Gallery will be having its inaugural "First Fri- day" event, co-hosted by the North Mason Chamber of Com- merce, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6. Warren and Linda Young, scroll saw artists, and Wanda Jesfield, a local photogralher, will be the first artists featured. Organizers say that it is antici- pated that other artists will be in attendance as well. The "First Friday" event will be a recurring event on the first Friday of every month. There will be live music and refreshments, possibly including wine tasting, at the upcoming event. Wild Maven Gallery is a na- ture and wildlife co-op gallery featuring local artists. It is locat- ed in the North Mason Chamber of Commerce Building, located at 23910 NE State Route 3, near the stoplight in downtown Belfair. Those that would like further information about the upcoming event should call the gallery at 275-9334. • ',° BE,LF00.,IR HERALD ring tt e of, Serving Belfair Allyn Grapeview Tahuya Mason Lake South Shore Victor an€ Thursday; July 5, 2007 Section of The Shelton-Mason County Journal 000000rants available: has grants small towns get !1.fll. I9. Re Washington State Depart- mt of Ecology is making up to lmillion in grants available to 'C. communities develop alter- '--rives to burning yard waste i coZ] other organic materials. i Ahis year, a ban On outdoor Rng -including yard waste ) b land-clearing fires- expanded h clude more than 100 smaller tammunities and urban growth vaams. The state's ban now coy- red | all communities with urban erty#wth areas. Cities and counties ked urban growth areas to shape w and where homes and busi- Dt s devel°p. ally, the urban growth ar- _1_ that are affected by this year s  !nban expansion include Allyn .. il Belfair e00cou00a00.00 affected communities to apply Igrant money through their lo- county solid waste programs. ority will go to urban growth a.s with populations of 5,000 or __!.pPlications will be accepted g. two grant cycles: July 2 ugh September 4, 2007, and e 20 through July 15, 2008. licants must provide a 25 per- t match. "This year's burn ban expan- sion caught some communities off guard," said Ecology's Cullen Stephenson, who oversees state- wide solid waste activities. "This money will help them find ways to collect and manage these organic materials without burning." State lawmakers approved the plan to phase in the ban on out- door burning as part of the state's Clean Air Act, adopted in 1991. THE STATE has worked to balance the practical uses of fire against the need to protect citi- zens from inhaling dangerous toxic compounds in smoke. "Smoke from outdoor burning can pose serious public health risks, such as asthma and lung cancer," said Stu Clark, who man- ages Ecology's Air Quality Pro- gram. "By removing smoke from communities and curbing air pol- lution, we reduce those risks con- siderably." An Ecology work group will begin meeting in July to identify what successful alternatives to burning already exist, such as yard waste collection and corn- posting programs. The work group will share findings with commu- nities throughout the state. BELFAIR resident David Olivas, seen here in ) recording studio a couple of years ago, has grown mu- in recent years. His new band, Redemption City, SOon be playing publicly for the first time in nearby ivas finds niche r @ ecordmg studio edemption City, a four-man jump" explains Olivas. He adds and rap group out of Bremer- hat features former Belfair David Olivas at the helm, perform their original music 13 at local night club G. Style located at 333 West Cal- Bremerton. provides lead vocals. Bri- guitar with Mike at drums. They both als0 vocals. Joe Angell bass guitar. s been a metamorphis for Oli- who describes the music as a new genre combining poetic rapid fire of rap word with the hard drive of rock IS MEANT to make you that it has all been a lot of work and that while the band has per- formed previously during benefits, July 13 marks their commercial debut. The group boasts local roots and while Olivas and friends are relatively a young age average of 22, their individual musical paths date back several years while the merging is a recent endeavor. Olivas first found his poetic voice while employed as a staff writer with The Journal at age 16. He wrote local features, sports and filled in as a photographer. But writing songs was always his dream anc music was his drive as (Please turn to page 3.) Several attend park dedication About 50 people attended a dedication ceremony for the Harvey Rendsland Park late last month. Seen here, from left to right, are Herb Gerhardt, Com- missioner Lynda Ring-Erickson, Mi- chael Rendsland Fixemer, Katherine Fixemer and Commissioner Ross Galla- gher. The Fixemers are relatives of Har- vey Rendsland who donated the prop- erty to the state, which recently trans- ferred the property to Mason County. The park is located on Belfair-Tahuya Road about two miles from North Shore Road and consists of about 15 acres, of which about seven to eight acres is part of Jiggs Lake. On July 9: LHCWC meeting set to focus on canal, streams The next meeting of the Lower Hood Canal Watershed Coalition will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9, in the North Mason School Dis- trict Office boardroom. The subject of the meeting will be the status of water quality in the lower Hood Canal. Kim Zabel from the Washington State De- partment of Health's shellfish divi- sion will present the status of the marine water tests and commer- cial harvest closures. Seth Book from Mason County and Dan Han- nifious from Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group will present the information on the tests of the freshwater inputs. Also during the upcoming meet- ing, officials from the University of Washington will present the results of the on-site septic system tests to determine nutrient flow. NOW, HERE'S a quick recap of what happened at the group's regu- lar meeting last month: Matt Lon- sdale from the University of Puget Sound presented the results of the bacteria study of the lower Hood Canal. In the summer of 2006, the beggotia growth covered the en- tire bottom of the Lynch Cove area below 10 meters to the 30-meter cepth from Twanoh State Park to the Sunset Beach area. The beg- gotia lives in areas with hydrogen sulfite and low dissolved oxygen levels below one milligram per li- ter. It disappears when the oxygen levels increase. The beggotia dis- appeared in the winter, but is now returning in a small region in the center of the area. Weekly testing by folks from the University of Puget Sound to de- termine the growth area has been conducted in conjunction with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group in a dissolved oxygen moni- toring effort that was started June 14. From sediment cores there is evidence that this has periodically existed in the past few years. Also during the meeting, Lower Hood Canal Watershed Coalition co-chair Bob Hager gave an over- view of the Mason County plans for the update of the countywide stormwater regulations based on conversations with Charlie Butros of the public works department. Stormwater plans will be prepared for the Belfair and Allyn urban growth areas with suplSlemental plans for the rural activity areas of Union and Hoodsport. In addition, there will be supplemental plans for watersheds where there is sig- nificant pollution such as Oakland A NEWLY released video entitled "Imperiled Waters: A Community to the Rescue," which focuses on Hood Canal, has generated quite a buzz amongst local water-quality activists. It is sure to be discussed when the Lower Hood Canal Watershed Coalition meets this week in Belfair. Bay and Annas Bay. IN EACH OF these plans the stormwater regulations would be consistent with the Washington State Department of Ecology's 2005 manual for stormwater. The remainder of the county would not have stormwater regulations con- sistent with the ecology depart- ment's 2005 manual. Hager notes that as lower Hood Canal has pol- lution problems, low oxygen levels and shoreline building densities greater than the planned urban growth areas, a supplemental stormwater plan consistent with the 2005 manual will be needed. The Belfair stormwater plan was presented and copies of the executive summary were distrib- uted. The plan is also on the Ma- son County Web site. Concerns with the plan were presented and discussed. The public hearing on the Belfair and Allyn stormwater plans was held on June 20 at the Port of Allyn building. Concerns with the land clear- ing at Milepost 8.6 on State Route 106 were also discussed during the group's last meeting and the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Washington State Department of Transportation were contacted. Teri King of Washington Sea Grant Program in Shelton also an- nounced a conference on shellfish to be held at the Alderbrook Re- sort on August 9. Chamber to host First Friday event Wild Maven Gallery will be having its inaugural "First Fri- day" event, co-hosted by the North Mason Chamber of Com- merce, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6. Warren and Linda Young, scroll saw artists, and Wanda Jesfield, a local photogralher, will be the first artists featured. Organizers say that it is antici- pated that other artists will be in attendance as well. The "First Friday" event will be a recurring event on the first Friday of every month. There will be live music and refreshments, possibly including wine tasting, at the upcoming event. Wild Maven Gallery is a na- ture and wildlife co-op gallery featuring local artists. It is locat- ed in the North Mason Chamber of Commerce Building, located at 23910 NE State Route 3, near the stoplight in downtown Belfair. Those that would like further information about the upcoming event should call the gallery at 275-9334.