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Page A-14 - Shelton-Mason County Journal — Thursday, ‘Aug. 6, 2020 I ‘ PUD 3adds Prairie disc golf illustrations provided PLlD#3 Mason PUD has added a disc golf course to the property off Johns Prairie Road. According to Communications Director Lynn Eaton, “The main impe- tus for installing a disc golf course aflhe PUD 3 Johnsfir‘airieflperationsfienter was. when algroup of PUD employees were annual fundraiser for the PUD’s Project Share fund similar to the ‘Shuck Share’ fun run fundraiser, the ‘Chuck Share’ would be another way fOr PUD‘ employees to raise money. to support lecal families struggling to pay their electric bills. The fundraiser had to be postponed due to COVlD. However, the coursejs still open to the public as long as users follow social distancing." Eaton said several employees volunteered their time to design and install two nine-hole courses. The volunteers were assisted by the PUD’sfacilities’ team to ensure the course was safe for public use and that the design aligned with the aesthetics of the operations center. Eatonalso said that the PUD emplOyees spend their volunteer hours to maintain the course. V “The disc golf courses have, been well-receiVed by thecommunity receiving 4.3 (out of 5) stars on udisc.com. The proximity to the Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course (which is the highest-rated course in Washington) makes it a popular spot for golfers to get a change of scenery‘and helps draw more visitors to the area, supporting econOmic development,” Eaton said. The course follows the walking trails that leadto the property directly behind'the operations center at PUD 3. These walking trails are used by employ- ees‘to encourage employee wellness and the public as well; Eaton stated. . “ CORSEHOURS: p COURSE RULES: ~ This is a shared use public space. Avoid throwing if pedestrians and/or vehicles are present. ‘ No alcohol, smoking, or cannabis. No littering, graffitti. or abuse 0f equipment. No mega} activities. . ' ' Do not enter the secured facility. if your disc goes out of bounds, . you may retrieve it. tmm the from desk during regular business hours. t PUD is not responsible for lost discs, - Pleaserespect the course and fellow disc golfers. Use at your own risk. . * You can find the cfficial rules of disc golf from the Profesicnai Disc Golf Association (ma). “W atmmmarmcmmwv 1 Chris Earnest of Emerald lake throws a frisbee in Shelton Monday morn-’ ing. Journal photo by Lloyd Mullen ‘