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Internet THESE ROADEO STARS compete in tests of their skill as bus drivers. On the left is Juan Perez-Moron of Mason Transit. Standing by him, from left to right, are Carl Hansen of Spokane Transit, Gunther Yaconeti of Pierce Transit and Nick Wier of Ben Franklin Transit. 00nished fourth: lason Transit driver is now transportation roadeo star r  S" an Perez-Moron of Mason Hanen of Spt)kane lran.]t bus roadeo as the Washington Lsit placed fourth in the took second and Nick Wier of State representative." t on Chassis Division of e ' " • Y ar s Washington State Lait Roadeo in Vancouver Ugust 19. aw in his fifth year as a Per with the Mason County Sportation Authority, he e one of the smaller buses ded by C-Tran, the tran- )'Stem in Vancouver. aapetitors solved a series 0 motoring problems on a be about a mile in length, Leach, part of the course lcating a situation drivers rae [ with on the job. e roadeo is a safety exer- b , . that tests a drivers abll- to safely guide a vehicle tlgh narrow openings, up into tight places and !rite complex turns. (,om- lt0rs are graded on smooth- of ride, courtesy and how i it takes to complete the h3e. rlther Yaconeti of Pierce hsit took first place, Carl t to learn to ¢iat David of Wales Episco- hulclL and Mason County acy are offering 10 weeks Panish language instruc- beginning Wednesday, Oc- L'3. he classes will take place  Wednesday in Saint Da Parish Hall, 218 North Street. The continuing is scheduled from 3:30 ;0 p.m. and the beginning Ben Franklin Transit third. "! hope my success will mo- tivate other drivers to want to compete at next year's roadeo," Perez-Moron told other people working tbr Mason Transit. 'Tve met great people and had a lot of fun." Perez-Moron has competed in bus roadeos for two years running, representing Mason Transit at regional events in Bremerton, two state competi- tions and the National Para- transit Roadeo held last May in Reno, Nevada. He has moved up each time in the final standings after practicing on courses set up in Shelton and Tacoma. "He was excited and pleased to place in the top four at state this year," said Sandy Stutey, operations manager of Mason Transit. "Iiis goal is to be first or second in next year's state roadeo, which will qualify him to compete in the national Stutey said Perez-Moron is known for his outgoing and fun-loving personality as well as his excellent rapport with riders on Mason Transit's dial- a-ride and routed service. "Juan is serious about the importance of safety and cus- tomer service on the job," she said. "The roadeo gives him a chance to have some fun with the skills and experience he has gained, as well." speak Spanish? session will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Space is limited, so those in- terested are advised to register soon. Full and partial scholar- ships may be available, depend- ing on enrollment numbers. More information about fees and registration is available by calling Carolyn Carlton at 427- 5460 or Mason County Literacy at 426-9733. III Weather  High Low Precip. Fahrenheit (In.) August 29 90 46 0 August 30 79 55 0 August 31 68 53 .01 September 1 75 48 0 September 2 72 50 0 September 3 73 60 .30 September 4 70 59 .24 Measurements are recorded for the National Weather Service at Sanderson Field, where the total rainfall for August was only 0.64 inches. That's better than 2006 when no precipitation was record- ed for the month and is less than the 76-year average of 1.16 inches. A total of 35.38 inches of rain has been recorded during the first eight months of the year, on pace with the 76-year average of 34.99 inches. The highest temperature last month was 90 degrees recorded on August 29. The lowest temperature was 41 degrees on August 11. Wednesday morning the Na- tional Weather Service predicted areas of patchy fog on Thursday before 11 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies becoming mostly sunny. The high should be near 72 degrees. There should be increasing clouds Thursday night with a low around 42. Friday should be partly cloudy with a high near 75 degrees. Forecasters expect mostly clear skies on Friday night and Saturday night with sunny skies on Satur- day and Sunday. The lows should be around 43 to 45 degrees with the high near 75 degrees on Saturday and 77 on Sunday. The extended forecast for Sun- day night through Tuesday calls for partly cloudy conditions. The lows should be in the upper 40s with highs in the mid-70s. Beck Road closed The Mason County Commission on Tuesday authorized the closure of Beck Road near milepoint .3 to allow for removal of a barrier to fish pas- sage. As it now stands, the closure will be from 8 a.m. on Monday, September 10, until 5 p.m on Friday, September 28. Unlimited Hours, No Contractsl '9.9500oO • Instant Messaging - Keep your buddy Iistl • 10 e-mall addresses with Webmalll • FREE Technical Support • Custom Start Page - News, Weather K more! -41F'.a.mm ........ 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If a Miracle-Ear hearing aid can help, here's more good news: Two AudioChoice ® hearing aids COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES FREE Ear Canal Inspection I I Using a miniature video otoscope camera, II we'll painlessly look inside your ear canal II ,I for the price of one. ,I nl and show it on a TV monitor-- and you : , Validpurchase.at participatingNo other offersMiracle'Earor discountsI°catl°nS'apply.LtmitDIscount°ne coupOndOes notPer apply to • ," can watch along! I I ! II Video Otoscopic Inspection always free This is not a me.dical xarn or m pflor sales. Cash value 1/20th cent. Offer good on AudloCholce contour == I model AC702l only. Offer expires 09/14/07. I I diagnosis, nor is it intended to replace a physician's c .... If you I StlSpOCt a ri3e(JicaJ problem, please seek treatment from your doctor, B- B mm m abe mu mB on mn === Jm mm mm m= =J abe mm ill B- =mB =J mm mm mm mm n am mm am mm mm nm mn Bm n JI Hurryl Offers end September 14, 2007 SHELTON Miracle-Ear Center 1718 Olympic Highway N. (Across the street from A&W) Call 1-800 NEW HEAR (1-800-639-4327) Free Recorded Message and Free Report• Call Toll Free (866) 672-0404 or, visit www.miracle-ear•com *Heafin test is always free. Not a medical exam. Audiometric test to determine proper amplification needs only. **Heafin$1 aids do not restore natural heaving. Individual experiences vary de[0endln on severity of heafing lose, accuracy of evaluation, proper fit and ability to adapt to amplification. A Mlracle-EaP representative can determine which models and options may be fight for you. f'See store for details. 02007 MIrlIcI-EW, Inc. l342aoPh3xlO i i Thumday, September 6, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9 Internet THESE ROADEO STARS compete in tests of their skill as bus drivers. On the left is Juan Perez-Moron of Mason Transit. Standing by him, from left to right, are Carl Hansen of Spokane Transit, Gunther Yaconeti of Pierce Transit and Nick Wier of Ben Franklin Transit. 00nished fourth: lason Transit driver is now transportation roadeo star r  S" an Perez-Moron of Mason Hanen of Spt)kane lran.]t bus roadeo as the Washington Lsit placed fourth in the took second and Nick Wier of State representative." t on Chassis Division of e ' " • Y ar s Washington State Lait Roadeo in Vancouver Ugust 19. aw in his fifth year as a Per with the Mason County Sportation Authority, he e one of the smaller buses ded by C-Tran, the tran- )'Stem in Vancouver. aapetitors solved a series 0 motoring problems on a be about a mile in length, Leach, part of the course lcating a situation drivers rae [ with on the job. e roadeo is a safety exer- b , . that tests a drivers abll- to safely guide a vehicle tlgh narrow openings, up into tight places and !rite complex turns. (,om- lt0rs are graded on smooth- of ride, courtesy and how i it takes to complete the h3e. rlther Yaconeti of Pierce hsit took first place, Carl t to learn to ¢iat David of Wales Episco- hulclL and Mason County acy are offering 10 weeks Panish language instruc- beginning Wednesday, Oc- L'3. he classes will take place  Wednesday in Saint Da Parish Hall, 218 North Street. The continuing is scheduled from 3:30 ;0 p.m. and the beginning Ben Franklin Transit third. "! hope my success will mo- tivate other drivers to want to compete at next year's roadeo," Perez-Moron told other people working tbr Mason Transit. 'Tve met great people and had a lot of fun." Perez-Moron has competed in bus roadeos for two years running, representing Mason Transit at regional events in Bremerton, two state competi- tions and the National Para- transit Roadeo held last May in Reno, Nevada. He has moved up each time in the final standings after practicing on courses set up in Shelton and Tacoma. "He was excited and pleased to place in the top four at state this year," said Sandy Stutey, operations manager of Mason Transit. "Iiis goal is to be first or second in next year's state roadeo, which will qualify him to compete in the national Stutey said Perez-Moron is known for his outgoing and fun-loving personality as well as his excellent rapport with riders on Mason Transit's dial- a-ride and routed service. "Juan is serious about the importance of safety and cus- tomer service on the job," she said. "The roadeo gives him a chance to have some fun with the skills and experience he has gained, as well." speak Spanish? session will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Space is limited, so those in- terested are advised to register soon. Full and partial scholar- ships may be available, depend- ing on enrollment numbers. More information about fees and registration is available by calling Carolyn Carlton at 427- 5460 or Mason County Literacy at 426-9733. III Weather  High Low Precip. Fahrenheit (In.) August 29 90 46 0 August 30 79 55 0 August 31 68 53 .01 September 1 75 48 0 September 2 72 50 0 September 3 73 60 .30 September 4 70 59 .24 Measurements are recorded for the National Weather Service at Sanderson Field, where the total rainfall for August was only 0.64 inches. That's better than 2006 when no precipitation was record- ed for the month and is less than the 76-year average of 1.16 inches. A total of 35.38 inches of rain has been recorded during the first eight months of the year, on pace with the 76-year average of 34.99 inches. The highest temperature last month was 90 degrees recorded on August 29. The lowest temperature was 41 degrees on August 11. Wednesday morning the Na- tional Weather Service predicted areas of patchy fog on Thursday before 11 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies becoming mostly sunny. The high should be near 72 degrees. There should be increasing clouds Thursday night with a low around 42. Friday should be partly cloudy with a high near 75 degrees. Forecasters expect mostly clear skies on Friday night and Saturday night with sunny skies on Satur- day and Sunday. The lows should be around 43 to 45 degrees with the high near 75 degrees on Saturday and 77 on Sunday. The extended forecast for Sun- day night through Tuesday calls for partly cloudy conditions. The lows should be in the upper 40s with highs in the mid-70s. Beck Road closed The Mason County Commission on Tuesday authorized the closure of Beck Road near milepoint .3 to allow for removal of a barrier to fish pas- sage. As it now stands, the closure will be from 8 a.m. on Monday, September 10, until 5 p.m on Friday, September 28. Unlimited Hours, No Contractsl '9.9500oO • Instant Messaging - Keep your buddy Iistl • 10 e-mall addresses with Webmalll • FREE Technical Support • Custom Start Page - News, Weather K more! -41F'.a.mm ........ "'-'--" just g3 more --" Sign Up Online! www.LocalNet.com Call Today & Savat 00¢aIN00" 426-9386 11/2 HOUR MASSAGE s50 DIVA NELSON • BROWN, LMP Lic #MA00023577 BEAUJEAS GIFT .SHOP  and Styhng Salon credit and debit car(Is . . ;.. ( -. loss change the way moments. much world What willyour miracle sound like?" Take our FREE, no-obligation hearing test' and take the first step toward a better quality of life7 If hearing loss has become a concern for you, your spouse or a close friend or relative, you're not alone. One in 10 Americans -- more than 31 million people  experience some degree of hearing loss. But because it can happen so gradually, most people don't notice anything's wrong until it's become painfully obvious. But you don't have to suffer in silence. With our FREE hearing test/ we can identify any loss you or your loved one may have. If a Miracle-Ear hearing aid can help, here's more good news: Two AudioChoice ® hearing aids COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES FREE Ear Canal Inspection I I Using a miniature video otoscope camera, II we'll painlessly look inside your ear canal II ,I for the price of one. ,I nl and show it on a TV monitor-- and you : , Validpurchase.at participatingNo other offersMiracle'Earor discountsI°catl°nS'apply.LtmitDIscount°ne coupOndOes notPer apply to • ," can watch along! I I ! II Video Otoscopic Inspection always free This is not a me.dical xarn or m pflor sales. Cash value 1/20th cent. Offer good on AudloCholce contour == I model AC702l only. Offer expires 09/14/07. I I diagnosis, nor is it intended to replace a physician's c .... If you I StlSpOCt a ri3e(JicaJ problem, please seek treatment from your doctor, B- B mm m abe mu mB on mn === Jm mm mm m= =J abe mm ill B- =mB =J mm mm mm mm n am mm am mm mm nm mn Bm n JI Hurryl Offers end September 14, 2007 SHELTON Miracle-Ear Center 1718 Olympic Highway N. (Across the street from A&W) Call 1-800 NEW HEAR (1-800-639-4327) Free Recorded Message and Free Report• Call Toll Free (866) 672-0404 or, visit www.miracle-ear•com *Heafin test is always free. Not a medical exam. Audiometric test to determine proper amplification needs only. **Heafin$1 aids do not restore natural heaving. Individual experiences vary de[0endln on severity of heafing lose, accuracy of evaluation, proper fit and ability to adapt to amplification. A Mlracle-EaP representative can determine which models and options may be fight for you. f'See store for details. 02007 MIrlIcI-EW, Inc. l342aoPh3xlO i i Thumday, September 6, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9