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THE DEMOLITION OF the old Hood Canal School, pictured above, be- gan on Monday. Behind the rubble is the new Hood Canal School, which will be dedicated at an open house on September 4. This photo was tak- en by Bryden McGrath, a recent graduate of Shelton High. Old school comes tum[iIing down By MELISSA SPEIGLE It's out with the old and in with the new for the Hood Canal School District, with Monday marking the beginning of the demolition of the old Hood Canal School. Present to witness the event was ibrmer Hood Canal student and Shelton High School gradu- ate Steven Rosenow. His thoughts on the event? "It's just kinda sad to see a part of local history go," he said, adding that he had many memories of the school. "I vividly remember the arson in 1989," he said, then described how a portion of the school had to be rebuilt after it was burned. He watched the same section of the school be knocked to the ground on Monday; this time, it won't be back. A new counterpart already stands and awaits its final touches before the school opens to the pub- lic for its formal dedication and open house on September 4, ac- ° Brooks drops out of Hood There will be no primary elec- tion for the Hood Canal School Board as a result of a decision by Marlyn "Kit" Brooks to withdraw as a candidate for the seat repre- senting Director District 3. Remaining candidates for that position are Sheryl Kroneman and Deborah Petersen, with voters de- ciding between them in the gen- eral election on November 6. Voters in the City of Shelton and in the Belihir area will receive primary voting ballots this year. Shelton residents will choose from among three candidates for may- or: Jack Miles, Gary Cronce and John Tarrant. Residents living in Mason County Fire District 2 will vote on a tax levy to maintain and expand firefighting and emergency medical services. The primary election is set for August 21. Ballots must be post- marked by election day or may be returned to official drop boxes by 8 p.m. on August 21. Boxes will be available beginning 20 days prior Bonds could fund Members of the Shelton School Board discussed the status of the Capital Projects Fund on Tuesday. Projects currently under way are improvements to the Shelton High School Auditorium and the installation of portables at Bor- deaux, Evergreen and Mountain View elementary schools. Those and other projects, as well as the construction of Olympic Middle School and Evergreen and the re- modeling of Bordeaux, are funded by the $31-million bond passed in 2001, according to Superintendent more school work Zook. The current balance in the Cap- ital Projects Fund is just over $1.8 million and the projected balance after ongoing projects are paid for is estimated at $172,576. The school board briefly discussed how to spend remaining funds, and talked about improvements to the kitchen and eating area at Shelton High School. Board members decided to wait until an exact amount of available funds is known before making any decisions. excitement/ "Ihe traditional prizes have changed little since the fair opened in 1908. "Ihe Open Class is open to everyone.. of allages/ From artwork, cake and zinnias.., to your rock collection... the possibilities are limitless/ Go onlineJbr schedule, updates and to view the 2007 Premium Guide... or call the fairJbr more information] There's so much going on at this year's fhir... Check online fbr a complete list ot' great entertainers all weekend... don't nfiss the thrills & chills and of course, . -PRA Dodge Truck Rodeo! of the 2007 Bull-O-Ram & te " See c., at t[Ae LOc) *vRo;:mOr]DO DODGE TRUCK RODEO Page 12 - Shelton-Mason County Journal- Thursday, July 12, 2007 cording to a press release received by The Journal. In the meantime, summer pro- grams and activities at the school have been cancelled. This includes the academic summer school, 21st Century Enrichment Program and summer free lunch program. Sum- mer programs spokesperson Pat Carpenter says she had hoped the school would be ready for use by July 23, but there is still work to be done. The original target occu- pancy date was June 21. Canal race to the election. Drop box locations are: • Mason County Auditor's Office, 411 North 5th Street, in Shelton. eMountain View Licensing, 301 East Wallace Kneeland Boulevard, Suite 240, in Shelton. eNorth Mason Chamber of Commerce Licensing Sub-Agency, 23910 NE Highway 3, in Belfair. eHood Canal Visitor Informa- tion Center, Hoodsport, 150 North Lake Cushman Road, in Hood- sport. Two seek permits to sell The Washington State Liquor Control Board is considering two • applications for permission to sell alcohol in Mason County. The ap- plications concern: • Lil' Moe's at NE 24131 State Route 3 in Belfair. Caren Marie Rich wants to sell beer, wine and spirits in a restaurant setting. • Buffalo Inn, 118 South Sec- ond Street in Shelton. Pierce wants to sell beer, spirits in a Persons wishing to oppose the applications tact the Regulatory sion, Washington State Lk trol Board, 3000 P.O. Box 43098, 3098. The phone is ( Open 7 Days A Week Man-Sat 8am-2am • Sun lOam-lOpm Elmo's ADU'T Puget Sound since 1969 338 N. Callow • Bremerlon Car Tal by Dave Hudson Owner TAKING SOME HARD KNOCKS The metallic rattling noise known as "knocking" that in the engine under certain driving conditions is due to an normal form of combustion. If this problem is not can lead to engine damage. In some cases, engine knock canl avoided by moving up to a gasoline with the next hi rating. Many engines experience an increased ap as they age, and a jump from 87-octane to 89-octane should be viewed as too unusual as a vehicle ages. However, a octane requirement from 87 to 92 is unacceptable and an abnormal condition. In some cases, a check of the car's haust gas recirculation system will ioint out the solution. Be sure to bring your vehicle in to TRANSMISSlOI PLUS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES if you hear "knl your engine. It's best to solve engine problems early, in avoid costly repairs down the road. At our clean and shop, we strive to provide top-quality vehicle repair and nance so that our customers can drive safe and rest easy! 360-426-9637 today. We are located at 31 E.Vance Ct. complete transmission, clutch, and auto care center. "We like our ... you will too!" HINT: "Knock" is an unwanted explosion of the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber caused by excess heat/compression, advanced timing, or an overly lean mixture. YOU 995 OFFER 5olution Hearing Aid.  REVOLUTI REVOLt Miracle-Ear  hearing aid for a revoi backed by the aftercare service an€ only g and regain your i Don't miss out on this great offed Financing Available. See store for complete dils. What willyour miracle sound like? ' Call one of our locations by 07/20/07 for a FREE hearing test and consultation.** SHELTON Miracle-Ear Center 1718 Olympic Highway N. (Across the street from A&W) (360) 427-3187 LACEY Sears Hearing Aid Center South Sound Center 651 Sleater-Kinney (360) 923-0464 00.AR$ Hearing Aid Centers Free Recorded Message and Free Report. Call Toll Free (866) 672-0404 or, visit www.miracle-ear.com *See store for Full warranty details. . . tHeoring aids do not restore natural hearing. Individual experiences vary depending on severity of hearing loss, (2007 Miracle-Ear, accuracy of evaluation, proper fit and ability to adapt to amplification. 1 **Hearing tests always flee. Not a medical exam. Audiometric test to determine proper amplification needs only. THE DEMOLITION OF the old Hood Canal School, pictured above, be- gan on Monday. Behind the rubble is the new Hood Canal School, which will be dedicated at an open house on September 4. This photo was tak- en by Bryden McGrath, a recent graduate of Shelton High. Old school comes tum[iIing down By MELISSA SPEIGLE It's out with the old and in with the new for the Hood Canal School District, with Monday marking the beginning of the demolition of the old Hood Canal School. Present to witness the event was ibrmer Hood Canal student and Shelton High School gradu- ate Steven Rosenow. His thoughts on the event? "It's just kinda sad to see a part of local history go," he said, adding that he had many memories of the school. "I vividly remember the arson in 1989," he said, then described how a portion of the school had to be rebuilt after it was burned. He watched the same section of the school be knocked to the ground on Monday; this time, it won't be back. A new counterpart already stands and awaits its final touches before the school opens to the pub- lic for its formal dedication and open house on September 4, ac- ° Brooks drops out of Hood There will be no primary elec- tion for the Hood Canal School Board as a result of a decision by Marlyn "Kit" Brooks to withdraw as a candidate for the seat repre- senting Director District 3. Remaining candidates for that position are Sheryl Kroneman and Deborah Petersen, with voters de- ciding between them in the gen- eral election on November 6. Voters in the City of Shelton and in the Belihir area will receive primary voting ballots this year. Shelton residents will choose from among three candidates for may- or: Jack Miles, Gary Cronce and John Tarrant. Residents living in Mason County Fire District 2 will vote on a tax levy to maintain and expand firefighting and emergency medical services. The primary election is set for August 21. Ballots must be post- marked by election day or may be returned to official drop boxes by 8 p.m. on August 21. Boxes will be available beginning 20 days prior Bonds could fund Members of the Shelton School Board discussed the status of the Capital Projects Fund on Tuesday. Projects currently under way are improvements to the Shelton High School Auditorium and the installation of portables at Bor- deaux, Evergreen and Mountain View elementary schools. Those and other projects, as well as the construction of Olympic Middle School and Evergreen and the re- modeling of Bordeaux, are funded by the $31-million bond passed in 2001, according to Superintendent more school work Zook. The current balance in the Cap- ital Projects Fund is just over $1.8 million and the projected balance after ongoing projects are paid for is estimated at $172,576. The school board briefly discussed how to spend remaining funds, and talked about improvements to the kitchen and eating area at Shelton High School. Board members decided to wait until an exact amount of available funds is known before making any decisions. excitement/ "Ihe traditional prizes have changed little since the fair opened in 1908. "Ihe Open Class is open to everyone.. of allages/ From artwork, cake and zinnias.., to your rock collection... the possibilities are limitless/ Go onlineJbr schedule, updates and to view the 2007 Premium Guide... or call the fairJbr more information] There's so much going on at this year's fhir... Check online fbr a complete list ot' great entertainers all weekend... don't nfiss the thrills & chills and of course, . -PRA Dodge Truck Rodeo! of the 2007 Bull-O-Ram & te " See c., at t[Ae LOc) *vRo;:mOr]DO DODGE TRUCK RODEO Page 12 - Shelton-Mason County Journal- Thursday, July 12, 2007 cording to a press release received by The Journal. In the meantime, summer pro- grams and activities at the school have been cancelled. This includes the academic summer school, 21st Century Enrichment Program and summer free lunch program. Sum- mer programs spokesperson Pat Carpenter says she had hoped the school would be ready for use by July 23, but there is still work to be done. The original target occu- pancy date was June 21. Canal race to the election. Drop box locations are: • Mason County Auditor's Office, 411 North 5th Street, in Shelton. eMountain View Licensing, 301 East Wallace Kneeland Boulevard, Suite 240, in Shelton. eNorth Mason Chamber of Commerce Licensing Sub-Agency, 23910 NE Highway 3, in Belfair. eHood Canal Visitor Informa- tion Center, Hoodsport, 150 North Lake Cushman Road, in Hood- sport. Two seek permits to sell The Washington State Liquor Control Board is considering two • applications for permission to sell alcohol in Mason County. The ap- plications concern: • Lil' Moe's at NE 24131 State Route 3 in Belfair. Caren Marie Rich wants to sell beer, wine and spirits in a restaurant setting. • Buffalo Inn, 118 South Sec- ond Street in Shelton. Pierce wants to sell beer, spirits in a Persons wishing to oppose the applications tact the Regulatory sion, Washington State Lk trol Board, 3000 P.O. Box 43098, 3098. The phone is ( Open 7 Days A Week Man-Sat 8am-2am • Sun lOam-lOpm Elmo's ADU'T Puget Sound since 1969 338 N. Callow • Bremerlon Car Tal by Dave Hudson Owner TAKING SOME HARD KNOCKS The metallic rattling noise known as "knocking" that in the engine under certain driving conditions is due to an normal form of combustion. If this problem is not can lead to engine damage. In some cases, engine knock canl avoided by moving up to a gasoline with the next hi rating. Many engines experience an increased ap as they age, and a jump from 87-octane to 89-octane should be viewed as too unusual as a vehicle ages. However, a octane requirement from 87 to 92 is unacceptable and an abnormal condition. In some cases, a check of the car's haust gas recirculation system will ioint out the solution. Be sure to bring your vehicle in to TRANSMISSlOI PLUS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES if you hear "knl your engine. It's best to solve engine problems early, in avoid costly repairs down the road. At our clean and shop, we strive to provide top-quality vehicle repair and nance so that our customers can drive safe and rest easy! 360-426-9637 today. We are located at 31 E.Vance Ct. complete transmission, clutch, and auto care center. "We like our ... you will too!" HINT: "Knock" is an unwanted explosion of the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber caused by excess heat/compression, advanced timing, or an overly lean mixture. YOU 995 OFFER 5olution Hearing Aid.  REVOLUTI REVOLt Miracle-Ear  hearing aid for a revoi backed by the aftercare service an€ only g and regain your i Don't miss out on this great offed Financing Available. See store for complete dils. What willyour miracle sound like? ' Call one of our locations by 07/20/07 for a FREE hearing test and consultation.** SHELTON Miracle-Ear Center 1718 Olympic Highway N. (Across the street from A&W) (360) 427-3187 LACEY Sears Hearing Aid Center South Sound Center 651 Sleater-Kinney (360) 923-0464 00.AR$ Hearing Aid Centers Free Recorded Message and Free Report. Call Toll Free (866) 672-0404 or, visit www.miracle-ear.com *See store for Full warranty details. . . tHeoring aids do not restore natural hearing. Individual experiences vary depending on severity of hearing loss, (2007 Miracle-Ear, accuracy of evaluation, proper fit and ability to adapt to amplification. 1 **Hearing tests always flee. Not a medical exam. Audiometric test to determine proper amplification needs only.