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Letters Continued from page A-4 the school district admin- istration for taking steps to facilitate the granting of graduation credit for ele- ments of the Naval Science program. We look forward to continued support by the high school principal and district superintendent to avoid the elimination of this valuable program. The positive value of par- ticipation in the NJROTC program is demonstrated by the SHS graduation sta- tistics. While SHS on-time graduation is only 67 per- cent, all of the senior ROTC cadets are graduating on time. Lt. Comm. Thein and Sgt. Maj. Hernandez must be doing something right. We thank those gentlemen for their positive influence upon our kids. The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 40 et 8, represent- ing the 6,000 Mason County veterans, will continue to support the Shelton High School NJROTC Booster Club and all the student cadets as they seek equity within the high school cur- riculum. Maj. Gen. (ret.) James C. McElroy Shelton Keep the fairgrounds Editor, the Journal Thanks goes to Billie Howard and Bob Drinkwine for writing letters in your July 5 newspaper pertaining to the fairgrounds. It is essential that the citizens of Mason County give support to the port com- missioners in helping them try to keep our present fair- grounds and historical mu- seum. Port Commissioners Jay Hupp and Dick Taylor are trying to work with the FAA and show it that this is a community need. How- ever, if they are to succeed, they need to have as many phone calls, emails or let- ters in support of this idea as possible by the end of this month to demonstrate to the FAA that this is what the citizens in our area want. We are in danger of los- ing this facility in just a few months if something isn't done. However. we also have to understand that the port commissioners are not responsible for fairs. They are only trying to do what the community needs. It is the duty by RCW that the county commissioners be responsible for fairs, and they are not abiding by the law. They are passing it off on someone else. as they do with so many of their re- sponsibilities. The present fairgrounds are an important part of the historical past 50 years in Mason County and have been the home of many events that attract tourist to our community to help boost our economy. In fact. it was and still could be a "Fly-in Convention Center." The fairgrounds also have a rich history of a meeting place for three generations in Mason County, along with untold thousands of hours of labor and thou- sands of dollars donated to building it. It also has been a place where three genera- tions of 4-H youth have had ening to find many who've broken. Both signs were done their homework and on private property with know the negative recordpermission of the property of Mason County Commis- owner. The perpetrator ~s sioner Lynda Ring Eriekson. guilty of trespass as well as candidate for 35th Legisla- vandalism. tire District. Voters in other If one must resort to van- counties need to be aware, dalism to support your can- tothe editor. We will print signed, or ginal etters OnFeb. 4.2011, Ring didate, it might be a worthy Erickson testified before a effort to reexamine your Washington House Commit- candidate's qualifications for tee and presented mislead- the office he/she is seeking. ing information with the Destroying someone else's should provide contact and address information intent of promoting a bill propertyjustdoesn'tgetit. that would undermine the It is also doubtful your public's ability to keep tabs candidate would approve. on local government. When I'm out and about Then there was the re- if I see a political sign down cent no-bid contract exten- and it is safe and convenient the opportunity to demon-pledge, and whose written conservative, freedom-loving sion for hauling garbage. A for me to do so. I will reset strate their years of work. name is on our money enti- citizen-defending, coura- seven-year $15 million con- the sign in its original place- We have already lost a lot tling us to exchange goods geous governors to rise up tract extension was awarded ment and make sure that it of events that have brought and supplies one to another, against the implementation without going to bid. is securely in the ground. in tourist money, becauseOur founding fathers of this unconstitutional and Ring Erickson abstained I do this regardless of the " County Commissioners had it right in the begin- outrageous law. I want to be from voting. Coincidently, party represented on the Lynda Ring Erickson and ning of our government sys- clear, the fight is on. As the Allied, who received the sign. All too often the sign is Tim Sheldon failed to take tem. They prayed in God's next governor, I will invoke contract, donated to her in the road right of way and their responsibility of main- name for protection and in our 10th Amendment rights campaign, will ultimately be removed taining the fairgrounds, and thankfulness that gave him and fight tooth and nail in As commission chair, she by a road crew. let it fall into disarray dur- gratitude for his loving ever refusing to implement any did not recommend seeking ing the past eight years in present protection, part of Obamacare. Period." bids. A lawsuit has been . Bill Hrbacek office, and then they broke Have we forgotten? Are As a citizen, I ask, arefiled against Mason County Shelton a contract, that our forefa- we missing something here? you concerned about yourover the award. thers and leading citizens at Where has our country 10th Amendment rights? This March. Ring Erick- that time made between the gone with these attributes Are you concerned about son attempted, unsuccess- county and port commission, handed down generations Washington state sover- fully, to get a $10,000 per They still had four years through history books, eignty? year raise for a particular Ne the li left on the contract andteacher, parents, friend? Are Choose this day. who do county employee. Neither a r n wouldn't even sub-lease it we so much melted in the you want protecting your of her fellow commissioners to John and Rachel Hansen. American system that we rights and freedom? would vote with her. SheEditor, the Journal who wanted to try to save have lost who we are? became visibly upset when The opportunity to exam- the events that were taking Why can't I say Merry Nancy Williamsanother employee suggested ine and choose a commis- place at that time. We are Christmas and I love you Belfairthe money be divided among sioner is here. We can no now in danger of losing Oys- St. Nicholas? why can I say several lower level workers longer afford to squander terFest, a wonderful tourist Jesus Christ in vain without whose pay had been frozen our voting in these trying attraction event and a most- getting into some kind ofBuy a for some time. times. I'd like to give my needed fundraiser for our trouble? Is this not disre- Recently, the sheriff ex- personal view. description community, spectful for our American Discover pressed concerns about ade- and experience with Randy I wonder what the previ- way that we are proud to quate funding and safety for Neatherlin. ous leaders and fairgrounds stand for? the jail and Ring Erickson First, I must say that supporters of our commu- where have we gone? suggested the jail should positions at the local office nity who gave so much of Please. someone tell me come under direct control of level are vital now more their time and money to what happened, the county commission, by- than ever. The successful leave a legacy for others to As we approached this Editor, the Journal passing the sheriff, few that have been in the enjoy and build on would Fourth of July, as fireworks The Friends of Schafer Please consider all can- position have an important think about what has hap- blasted in the air. I person- and Lake Sylvia (FOSLS) didates before voting in the quality - community in- pened. I am thinking about ally planned to appreciate Organization has been Aug. 7 primary. We cannot volvement and connection names like C.W. Strecken- every one of those beautiful working hard to increaseafford to send Lynda Ring and a selfless giving of their bach, Roy Mitchel, Jim Pau- colors I see and thank God I public awareness of the Erickson and her record of time and interest in solu- ley, George Nichols, Harry live in a country that stands budget crisis that continues missteps to the Legislature. tions. Elmlund. John Bariekman. for freedom, justice and lib- to impact the future of our Randy Neatherlin is the the Auseths, the MacRaes. erty. state parks. To that end, we Diana HarmonIndependent candidate and the Bedells, Betty Wolf. How about you this are encouraging the pub- Sheltonrightly so. The skills and Van Arsdale. Art Walton, year? what did you do this lic to continue to use their experience he has to offer Bill Dickey, Herb Angle, the Fourth? parks this summer and to are meant for all (not being Brewers. Roy and Jack Kim- Did you retake, likeme,purchase their annual Dis- A sign issue a"party"line). bel, Dr. Larson, Art Mell, the pride in our fallen? Did cover Pass. The Discover In past years, I've been Ji McComb, Dave James you retake, like me, a new Pass is now one year old and heavily involved with Randy Werberger and many more pride or possibly renewed most of you who have pur- Editor, the Journal on dore community efforts. As that have passed on. Oh yes, pride and refresh in your chased a pass will need to I applaud the efforts of we all know. it's never pos- these people went through memory, like me. what our renew it soon. Passes can be those persons supporting sible to get 100 percent sup- tough times and economy founding father represented purchased from your parktheir favorite candidate for port on these sort of problem- slow-downs too. in the days of old? ranger at specified times or their community supportsolving efforts. Randy never Hats offto the Hun- I think God in Heaven through FOSLS members and interest in the election hestitates to be out front in sens, who have leased the would be very impressed($30~. and from local ven- process these difficult matters. Most fairgrounds from the port. with us if we did. What do dors. or online $35). Day For those that are placing folks won't put themselves in working to improve them. you think? Happy Fourth of use passes for $10 may also signs for your favorite candi- that position. He is the only and are continuing the July Hoodsport and Shelton. be purchased for a one-day date it would be wise to fol- person in my region of Mason county fair and rodeo, along I love you: thanks for loving visit, low some free advice. Signs County famous for bringing with trying to bring back me! A great way to use your should be placed outside the opposing views and groups tourist attraction events. Discover Pass is to attend right of way for roads and together, finding agreements But. they only have the rest Deborah Grace Vernon the special historic camp- utilities when on public or and moving forward when no of this year and next year to Hoodsport fire presentation by Gerald private property, one can. do it. Schaefer on "Mountain Men Failing to do so may He's owned several suc- It is up to us who are liv- of the Wild West" at Schafer cause your mgu to be re-cessful businesses here. ing here today, as to wheth-Candidates Park, 1365 W. Schafer Park moved by a state or county headed more community er we will continue to have Road. Elma) at 7 p.m. this road worker. It is also ben- organizations than can be a fairgrounds or not. Let's p p osite coming Saturday[coffee and eficial to get permission chronicled in this letter. support the Hansens by O cookies at 6 p.m. J AnOther from the property owner In my view, Randy Neath- writing, emailing or phoning great event to enjoy is the before you place a sign. In erlin is so far past his compe- the port commission that "Discover Lake Sylvia Fall most cases being outsidetition, he has no competition. you are in favor of keeping Editor, the Journal Festival" at Lake Sylviathe right-of-way for a road As I said at the start, we the fairgrounds where it is. Two Republican candi- 1813 Lake Sylvia Road, puts the sign on privatecan't afford to squander our dates for the office of Gover- Montesano) on Sept 15, property, votes. Randy is famous tbr Annette S. McGeenor are polar opposites,which features a triathlon. Assuming that you have tackling the tough jobs that Shelton Seattle Times writer Jimvendors and other activities, done the above, ensure that feel-good types run from. Brunner wrote: "Break- We don't want to lose our your sign does not blockThey talk a good game ing with Mitt Romney andstate parks so please help out the sign of someone but don't have what it takes. rxnressinn other prominent Republi-ensure their future by using else, then be sure the sigu Or those that are full of tall cans. Washington Attorney them this summer! Thank is sufficiently staked to the talk and hot air, we've had g atit d General Rob McKenna said you. ground to keep the sign enough of that. r u e (recently) he does not think from blowing over when Neatherlin is the real Congress should repeal the Trina Young the wind blows. This might deal, so don't waste your Editor, the Journal entire healthcare law -- or Elma also prevent some ill feel- vote this time. This guy will As the Fourth of July even undo the controversial ues ,o^ --*:-n lags. listen to you -- what an approached our American individual insurance man- It appears that some amazing quality! country, I am reminded to date in the short term." folks do not realize or care Bobby Kennedy said Shahram Hadian's blog: a bo ut that vandalizing or remov- there's two ways to pursue be thankful of our war and "It's peace heroes who secure our time to remind our ~ng a sign is a crime not to office, go to the establish- country's borders in these federal government and candidate mention an unethical act. ment or go to the people. days of peace and war. this out of control president Several such acts have Randy is going to the people I am thankful that I canthat we indeed have 10th come to my attention re-and he lives it! express gratitude to live Amendment rights and areEditor, the Journal cently where a sign has in a country under God. In a sovereign state. As gover- As I doorbell voters in either been physically Craig Mann whose very name is m ournor. I will join other fiscally Mason County, it's heart- removed or deliberately Belfair Trans in on By NATALIE JOHNSON nata[ie((,)rnas )nco~znty.com The Washington State De- partment of Transportation (DOT) plans to begin work to fix a road washout on State Route 3 just outside of Shelton on July 23. Project Engineer Scotty Ire- land said crews will begin the project with a temporary wid- ening of the road's southbound lane, to give workers and drivers Work on the project should more room during the project, wilm come in and need to be completed by October. DOT The contractor's road crews officials said drivers can ex- will begin by filling in the ditch iNh~ pect some nighttime closers on the west side of the highway, dO ~ome n,~.,_ work." for the first few weeks of con- "Crews will come in and need struction. to do some night work," Ireland stall a soldier wall to reinforce to correct the slide. "We appreciate their patience said. the ground under the roadway."What happened last spring while we have gone thru the pro- Crews will then install a tem- Twenty years ago, Ireland is the remaining portion of the cess of finding the contractor," porary barrier between the lane said, a similar washout occurred wall failed," he said. said Claudia Bingham Baker, reserved for traffic and the work in the same location on StateWork on the road will be doneOlympic region HOV communi- area to protect both workers and Route 3, which resulted in the by contractor Rognlins Inc., who cations manager. "We want to drivers; he said. construction of a soldier wall bid $1.3 million to complete the get the work done as quickly as Then, the contractor will in-across part of the retaining wall project, possible." Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 12,2012 - Page A-5