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F DENTAL CENTER 1829 Jefferson Street Shelton. WA 98584 w.shcltondentalcenter, com 360-426-8401 360 GO BRUSH Botox & Juvederm i ' "*We are pleaSed to welcome ....i ? Dr; Stephen K Edwards, DMD to our i I office on a fulltime basis C° e see why everyone is smiling! KIDS CARNIVAL when you advertise in :I~ Shelt°niMas°n C°unty .... I!: Phone (360) 426"4412 On August 13tn the sun was shinning, the clowns were ready, the hotdogs were cooking, and the games were set up awaiting the children. They came running for 3 hours of fun, laughter, balloons and prizes for everyone. The Harstine Island Women's Club would like to thank the following business, individuals, and volunteers for all their donations, gifts, time and support in makingthis years Kids Carnival another great success. Bud Glasser Family Mason General Hospital Deer Creek Chevron McDonalds (Walmart) Fred Meyer Pro Build Gateway Rentals Red Apple Green Diamond Resources Robert and Eleanor Clark Harstine Island Community Club S & S Produce Harstine Island Theater Club Safewsy of Shelton Jarrells Cove Marina Spencer Lake Barand Grill Les Schwab Walmart Margaret Loughlin and of course a big "Thanks" to all of the fun loving, crazy acting, doing anything to help, volunteers on the Island. -- Judy L. Moore, Carnival Chairman Journal DnOlO oy Natafle Johnsor The City of Shelton and the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce are considering a partnership to change the landscaping on the corner of First St. and Railroad Ave. These two large evergreen trees would be removed in the process. City, chamber look to remove tree~ at First and Railroad By NATALIE JOHNSON Two large and historic trees in the landscaped area at the corner of First Street and Railroad Avenue may soon have to go, city officials said Monday. While the large trees have historic and senti- mental value, one is in poor health, and both are com- promising the sidewalk, said Steve Goins. commu- nity and economic develop- ment director for the City of Shelton. "The thought was we could replace the landscap- ing, repair the sidewalk and add some signage." he said. The city plans to partner with the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Com- merce go complete the work as par~ of downtown revital- ization efforts. According to a briefing given to the city commis- sion Monday, "A strategic plan element of the 2011 Community and Economic Development Work Plan was to 'suppor~ downtown revitalization as a means to increase city tax base and expand revenue.'" In order to achieve this goal, the chamber of com- merce government affairs committee has formed a subcommittee called the Shelton Alliance for Vi- able Economic Revitaliza- tion or SAVER. chaired by Bob Buhl. The committee has asked the city to con- sider the project, which is described in the briefing as the committee's "kick off' project. Chamber president Pat- ti Case addressed the city commission Monday and stressed the importance of collaboration between the two entities. "I think I've probably talked to each of you a~ some point about being pro- active with these things," she said. "We think this is an easy project." If the project is approved, Goins said city crews would be responsible for the tree removal and excavation of the damaged sidewalk. which is estimated ~o cost between $3.000 and $5,000, and the chamber of com- merce would be responsible for replacing the sidewalk and landscaping with some- thing more appropriate. In a letter addressed to Goins, chamber executive director Heidi McCutcheon suggested adding landscap- ing that is maintenance- free and more inviting to the downtown core than the large and sickly trees. "The landscaping at First and Railroad was installed many years ago without regard for the negative im- pac~s caused by inappropr~- ately scaled s~reet trees," she wrote. "Today, their size and appearance are more of a barrier than an invitation ~o the downtown area." The committee included several suggestions in their proposal, including smaller flowering fruit trees, peren- nial shrubs, stone trails and a seating area. The cham- ber also wants ~o add some kind of signage welcoming potential patrons to the downtown business core. The tree removal is not only an aesthetic issue. Goins explained. "Those trees may stand another ten years, and they may blow down next winter. It's a safety issue," he said. The city commission agreed to consider the proj- ect for the future, potential- ly next spring. "I know it's a sentimen- tal thing with those trees." Mayor John Tarrant said. "If there is a way ~o en- hance the corner and en- hance safety and enhance the welcoming to the down- ~own core, it sounds like a good project." Fall Quarter Registration is Now Underway! Olvrr College Shelton offers classes that transfer to a university ano career training, We a so offer programs that help you get a n gn school o poma or GED and classes for English to Speakers of Other Languages, How a out enrichment classes for personal and orofessiona oeve ooment? We're ready to help you. Road-opening ceremony set By KEVAN MOORE The Board of Mason County Commis- sioners will host a road-opening ceremony at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, for the newly Classes begin Monday, September 19th. Call 432-5400 or visit our web site today! • START HERE. GO ANYWHERE? ..... realigned Capital Hill Road. On February 13, 2007, county commis- Olympic College ~ 1::-: :- I sioners held a public hearing authorizing 937 W. AIpine Way ~" ~- :5- ~_-- 1 the realignment of a portion of Capital Hill Road and development agreements among Mason County and Manke Family Resourc- es:, L.P., Manke Lumber, Inc. and a similar , " ~: agreement with the Port of Shelton. 1 Page A-2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, August 25, 2011 1 ' : As a result of the road realignment, the county vacates a portion of the current road in exchange for a newly constructed road section. This new road section is constructed and funded by Manke ~o the county's speci- fications and includes right-of-way ease- ments from Manke and the Port of Shelton. The new road allows Manke better ac- cess and more flexibility for the business they conduct on their property, as well as, allowing the port an improved access public roadway to their commercial undeveloped properties.