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County commission roundup: Highclimber Happenings: BIA, county fun,ds will go .to WASL tests subject for repair Skookum Creek br]dge sits open house tonight By MELISSA SPEIGLE and more acquainted with the pick up the necessary info,# some time this week• The"  marion packets, whichf; the rules for running ana.jl tion that needs to be si.(t number of students and tea¢.: . r77 can be obtained up in M :,rob# der's room, which is roon u- The bridge over Skookum Creek on Old Olympic Highway will be repaired and upgraded fbIlowing approval on Tuesday by the Mason County commis- sioners of a grant agreement with the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs. The project has been in the works for about five years, Jerry Hauth, county engineer, told the board. The Squaxin Island Tribe initiated the project to repair the "structurally obsolete" bridge, he added. The total project cost will be $312,500 with 80 percent from the BIA Highway Bridge and Reha- bilitation Program, Hauth re- ported. Mason County will fund 20 percent, or $62,500, of the proj- ect. The grant expires on Sep- tember I, 2001. IN OTHER ACTION at the September 14 meeting, the com- missioners: * Approved an amendment to the county's agreement with Lo- cal 1504 of the American Federa- tion of State, County and Munici- pal Employees union revising several job classifications and salary ranges in the Assessor's Office and in the Auditor's Of- rice effbctive September 1, 1999. Skip Wright, human resources director, said the changes in the assessor's office were the result of reorganization• The amend- ments will not increase the number of budgeted positions, he adtted * Awarded the bid fbr refur- bishing six Chevrolet and three Ford sheriff patrol cars to Fi- nancial Consultants Interna- tional of North Bend, the sole bidder for the work. The county will pay $11,494 per Chevrolet and $II,994 per Ford which Dave l,oser, equipment, rental and re- volving fund manager, said was about half the cost of purchasing new vehicles. which L(,ser called "a heck of a warranty" tin" police service ve- hicles. - SCHEDULED A hearing for 9:15 a.m. October 5 on a supple- mental appropriation of $7,130 to the current expense fund. Budget Director Ione Siegler told the board unbudgeted beginning- fund-balance money would be used to pay for the cost of manda- tory arbitration between the county and sheriffs deputies, for the state-mandated increase in superior-court judges' salaries, and for a small portion of the cost of a court security officer. Addi- tional revenue will come from a grant from the Washington De- partment of Community Trade Two young women from Mason County have pledged sororities at Washington State University, and one young Shelton man has pledged a fraternity on the same campus. Kristi Stevens of Allyn and Economic Development to be used in the planning depart- ment's work on compliance with the Growth Management Act. • Approved an agreement with Roy and Jo Ann York to purchase property at 3440 West Skokomish Valley Road as part of the Wash- ington State Military Depart- ment Emergency Management Division's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The agreement is part of an ongoing buyout pro- gram of properties in the Skoko- mish Valley located in the flood- plain. The Yorks contested the coun- ty's appraisal of fair market val. ue of $147,500 and, at their ex- pense, submitted an appraisal of $160,000. A negotiated value of $153,750 was agreed to by both parties, Yando reported• • Approved another agree- ment related to the Skokomish Valley buyout program, this one with Davis Drilling, Incorporat. ed of Belfair, for the decommis- sioning of wells on four proper- ties. • AWARDED THE bid for a large culvert replacement on Upper Stimson Creek to Spokane Culvert Company whose bid of $36,166 was the lowest of four bids received. Other bids were from Washington Culvert Company of Arlington, Oregon Culvert Com- pany of Tualatin and Contech of Olympia. The engineer's es- timate was $42,900. The culvert replacement project is designed to enhance fish passage and is being done in cooperation with the Hood Canal Salmon En- hancement Group. In a related matter, Hauth asked the board to approve a road closure on the upper section of EI- fendahl Pass Road near the Bel- fair-Tahuya Road from Septem- ber 24 to October 1 so the culvert work on Stimson Creek could be done. He sad no residences would be affected by the closure. The commissioners approved the road closure. * Granted a one-year exten- sion on preliminary plat approv- al for LakeLand Village Divi- sion 12, Phase 2 Development. Senior Planner Pam Bennett- Cumming told the board pre- liminary plat approval was granted to Anderson and Sons of Allyn in September 1993 for the development of 123 residential lots and 98 condominium units to be completed in two phases. The original completion date was September 1996, she added. Phase 1 received final plat ap. proval in May 1997 and Phase 2 has received two additional one- year extensions, Bennett-Cure- ruing reported. A good-faith ef- fort to complete the work contin- ues to be made by the applicant, she said. Work includes the in- stallation of stormwater and drainage culverts and extensive grading for road work. RICK ANDERSON, president of Anderson and Sons, told the commissioners no other develop- ment in the county has had such long-range planning or the record which LakeLand illage has, he stated, adding the project has the support of the local com- munity and of LakeLand Vil- lage residents. This extension will expire on September 13, 2000. • Authorized the chairperson to sign a letter of concurrence ference cannot be eliminated." • Approved a lease agreement with Leonard and Ruth Nelson for a portion of property located at 20 East North Bay Road in Allyn for the installation, operation and maintenance of a pump sta- tion for the North Bay-Case Inlet sewer system. The cost for the lease is $15,000, Gary Yando, community development direc- tor told the board. "AS ADDITIONAL compen- sation, the Nelsons agree to hook the residence up to the sewer sys- tem at no charge," Yando said, "and as long as the current resi- dent, Gretchen Harvey, resides in the residence there will be no monthly sewer charge." The term of the lease is 40 years be- ginning October 1, 1999. • Continued a shoreline sub- stantial-development permit hearing to 8 p.m. September 28 so the contractor Tom Kallander of Des Moines could discuss options other than a concrete bulkhead with the applicant Ray Frederick of Federal Way. Frederick wants to build a 110-foot long by 4-foot high concrete bulkhead on property located on the north shore of Hammersley Inlet off Leeds Road prior to construction of a vacation home there. Kallander told the board the concrete bulkhead is consistent with what is already along the shoreline, noting there is a huge concrete bulkhead adjacent to the property which was causing an erosion problem on Frederick's beach. Stairs to the beach are critical for his client, he added. When asked if the cost would be significantly higher for rock rip-rap to prevent beach erosion, the contractor said he did not think there would be much of a difference. However, he did say rock would not be as effective in controlling erosion as concrete. Commissioner John Bolender said he would strongly encour- age the use of a rock structure since it is preferred by other reg- ulatory agencies and would low- cr the impaqt' on an undeveloped parcel next to Frederick's. He asked Kallander to discuss al- ternatives with Frederick. • APPROVED A work-experi- ence agreement for LaDonna Moran to work with the clerk of the board up to 20 hours a week for a 12-week period from September 15 to December 3. Commissioner Mary Jo Cady said there is no cost to the county for the work ex- perience which is part of the state's welfare to work project. • Appointed Ted Smethers from Peninsula Community Credit Union, Connie Chapman from Endeavor Resources and Michael P. Boyle Sr. from North Bay Mortgage to the new Work- force Development Council, for- merly known as the Private In- dustry Council. • Voted no objection to a spe- cial-occasion liquor license ap- plication by Shelton Eagles Aerie 3862 for an event to run from noon to 11 p.m. on September 17 and 18 and from noon to 5 p.m. September 19 at the Mason Coun- ty Fairgrounds. Poulsbo RV has rented the fairgrounds for a weekend event and the Eagles will run the beer garden. • Approved four veterans' as- sistance fund applications as recommended by the steering committee. The assistance re- quests total $1,345.30. Shelton High School The Shelton High School open house is set for tonight, Thurs- day, September 16. One main purpose of the open house is for students who took the WASL test last year to go over their scores with their parents and teachers and learn about how Shelton High School did in comparison with other schools in the state. Parents will also get to meet students' teacher-advisors and go through a series of mini-classes to meet their sons' and daughters' teachers. Any parents or students curi- ous about their scores or the WASL test in general are encour- aged to attend the open house. WITH THE FIRST week of school completed and the second well under way, Shelton High School students are growing more Timberwolf Tales: school year and the many tasks it brings with it. Tests, quizzes, and homework assignments are now looked upon as daily occurrences, and stu- dents are growing more and more used to the school routine that they will spend the next eight months with. The first pep assembly was held Friday, in hopes of getting the school excited and ready for that night's game. To assist with the "pepping up" of the school, the SHS band once again performed for the student body. The starting lineup for the football team was introduced to the school, cheerleaders cheered, and the dance team performed one of its routines. ALL FRESHMAN students interested in running for a SHS Freshman Class office need to 311. .. be # anThe packets need to tt I turnhebPtt]ltmn s s,.gned d. ! Se tember e following op, 20 The actual el P " • e held #! for the positions will b .@ Wednesday and Thursday u, week• .. | lies ii Picture day was this lastS| , WI day, the 14th of Septe,_be: ! e°, It took place in the high sc' #1 ' a torium. Pictures will be.UT$] Associated Student BodYc| and students identlficati0n "I • ' • ok, ali#l/.M yearDO |. as well as for the i IL which can be ordered ad i chased in the school office. Parent00,00 meet, 00.alk activi By LINDSAY ORME Shelton Middle School On Thursday, September 9, SMS Activities and Athletic Di- rector Tim Madden conducted a brief meeting for the parents of students involved in fall sports. The coaches for both fbotball and volleyball were also present to an- swer parents' questions about fall sports. Mr. Madden handed out team schedules that include informa- tion about departure and arrival times to the parents. The parents were happy to hear that once the voice mail system at the middle school is operational, which should be sometime soon, coaches will use it to provide parents with a more precise idea of when buses will return from away games. The coaches will call the line to leave a message when the team is ready to depart the school which they are visiting, and then the parents can call the school to hear the message to learn the time of the bus's arrival. TWO OF THE middle school teams are starting the year off with walking field trips. On Sep- tember 24, Cascade teachers are taking students on a field trip to Callanan Park to mark the begin- ning of an eventful school year. Agency on aging audit results in good report visory council were Ray Dingfield of Mason County as chairperson, Ron Geaudreau as vice chairper- son and director Dennis Mahar. The Council of Governments and advisory council meetings are open to the public. COG will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 23, and the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 6. Meetings are held in the agen- cy office at 919 Lakeridge Way SW, Suite A, in Olympia. The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging, which de- velops and coordinates the system of services for senior citizens in the three-county area, recently passed a state audit with flying colors. The Council of Governments, which oversees the agency, com- prised county commissioners Russ Wigley from Lewis County, Cindy Olsen from Mason County and Diane Oberquell from Thurs- ton County during the audit peri- od. Appointed members of the ad- has pledged Sigma Kappa so- with the Federal Communica- rority, the school announced tions Commission to allow the in early September. Jessi Tacoma Fire Department to R e i c h m a n n of Shelton share the county's flagging radio pledged Gamma Phi Beta frequency. "It's reasonable to during the fall rush. Za© share our freauencv " Loser Ghiglione, also of Shelton, is noted, adding that tie Tacoma a pledge at Delta Tau Delta. Fire Department "will abandon , the frequency if harmful inter- i i II i,i i ii I Chevron C.C. Cole & Sons, Inc. D.B.A. Evergreen Fuel Co. 1 Full Line Petroleum Jobber STATION • • I Tanks Lubr,cants Grey. " Furnaces & Equipment 661 East P,ne Serving Mason County 426-441 I Shelton sinc e 1935 426-226 ,I III I II I I Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Joumal - Thursday, September 16, 1999 Students will walk to the park and spend half of the day eating, playing, and enjoying other lei- sure activities. Teachers and students are leaving the school at 8:00, and re- turning at 11:00. Cascade student Muriel Miller says, "I think it's going to be exciting getting to know my teachers better." Team Touch Of Class is hold- ing its Hike and Bike field trip on September 23. Students may walk or bike to the Mason County Recreation Area on Johns Prairie, where they will prepare food to eat, and they will play all day. If' students wish to bike to MCRA, they must wear helmets. Students leave the school in the late morning and are back by the end of the school day. THE SEVENTH. and eighth- Student picture day is S;I ber 23. Students are .u,n@ # dress well, in neat school ; # Busy patterns distract :t.|] 4o, face, and students are en¢.° r$11takilg to wear clothes with larg 0 licra. grade football and volleyball jam- borees will be held on September 18 at Hoquiam. Football players will depart from the middle school at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Volley- ball players will depart at 7 a.m. patterns• . ociJl[  vitil to experience a real game and to Identification and ASS ,,._ practice playing against other Student Body card pictUre., J! teams. The jamboree is the last also be taken on Septe.7# practice for players before their "Look your best!" adVS |]Is first game.c COI]C/k]I' staffers. ONSI ] :.,"" We ean fix them • Ih.kr..l (:hm.h llcl,.ir • Eh,,'ri,.I ..t (;ol.,r.I M.hm,...rc • R,,ad Repa.rs Plus ..... ,, ..,s,s, _ at. Aulomolive, Trm'k- RV  c,, 1 ]ll, tit BEST BUYS OF THE YEAR We Wi WOO STOVES th Sound Fair '9 Ilup Fair Prices!! AS- PELLE D FIREPLACE INSERT.S. • INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVE BURNING DISPLAYS • SPECIAL PACKAGE DEALS • SPECIAL EVENT HOURS • ALL STOVES ON SALE • FACTORY REPS ON SITE • FREE POP & SNACKS Heritage Bay Gas Insert • High Heat 40,000 BTU/Hr Input  • Natural Gas or Propane t /1( ) ' . Adjustable Heat I • Direct Vent & B-Vent Models 'dl,2[,i v  • Blower Standard Lopi's Starting at *599 (Patriot woodstove not shown) "voua _ . . SUPERMARKET" fllrepl4ce   Ille$, IlK. 3775 MARTIN WAY E.,OLYMPIA,491-4060 • Heat Even When the Power Goes Out • Gold Door Standard • Up to 80% SteadY St# Efficiency • .Designed for SafetY 8, Convenience • True Bay Fireviewing Spirit Gas Stove County commission roundup: Highclimber Happenings: BIA, county fun,ds will go .to WASL tests subject for repair Skookum Creek br]dge sits open house tonight By MELISSA SPEIGLE and more acquainted with the pick up the necessary info,# some time this week• The"  marion packets, whichf; the rules for running ana.jl tion that needs to be si.(t number of students and tea¢.: . r77 can be obtained up in M :,rob# der's room, which is roon u- The bridge over Skookum Creek on Old Olympic Highway will be repaired and upgraded fbIlowing approval on Tuesday by the Mason County commis- sioners of a grant agreement with the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs. The project has been in the works for about five years, Jerry Hauth, county engineer, told the board. The Squaxin Island Tribe initiated the project to repair the "structurally obsolete" bridge, he added. The total project cost will be $312,500 with 80 percent from the BIA Highway Bridge and Reha- bilitation Program, Hauth re- ported. Mason County will fund 20 percent, or $62,500, of the proj- ect. The grant expires on Sep- tember I, 2001. IN OTHER ACTION at the September 14 meeting, the com- missioners: * Approved an amendment to the county's agreement with Lo- cal 1504 of the American Federa- tion of State, County and Munici- pal Employees union revising several job classifications and salary ranges in the Assessor's Office and in the Auditor's Of- rice effbctive September 1, 1999. Skip Wright, human resources director, said the changes in the assessor's office were the result of reorganization• The amend- ments will not increase the number of budgeted positions, he adtted * Awarded the bid fbr refur- bishing six Chevrolet and three Ford sheriff patrol cars to Fi- nancial Consultants Interna- tional of North Bend, the sole bidder for the work. The county will pay $11,494 per Chevrolet and $II,994 per Ford which Dave l,oser, equipment, rental and re- volving fund manager, said was about half the cost of purchasing new vehicles. which L(,ser called "a heck of a warranty" tin" police service ve- hicles. - SCHEDULED A hearing for 9:15 a.m. October 5 on a supple- mental appropriation of $7,130 to the current expense fund. Budget Director Ione Siegler told the board unbudgeted beginning- fund-balance money would be used to pay for the cost of manda- tory arbitration between the county and sheriffs deputies, for the state-mandated increase in superior-court judges' salaries, and for a small portion of the cost of a court security officer. Addi- tional revenue will come from a grant from the Washington De- partment of Community Trade Two young women from Mason County have pledged sororities at Washington State University, and one young Shelton man has pledged a fraternity on the same campus. Kristi Stevens of Allyn and Economic Development to be used in the planning depart- ment's work on compliance with the Growth Management Act. • Approved an agreement with Roy and Jo Ann York to purchase property at 3440 West Skokomish Valley Road as part of the Wash- ington State Military Depart- ment Emergency Management Division's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The agreement is part of an ongoing buyout pro- gram of properties in the Skoko- mish Valley located in the flood- plain. The Yorks contested the coun- ty's appraisal of fair market val. ue of $147,500 and, at their ex- pense, submitted an appraisal of $160,000. A negotiated value of $153,750 was agreed to by both parties, Yando reported• • Approved another agree- ment related to the Skokomish Valley buyout program, this one with Davis Drilling, Incorporat. ed of Belfair, for the decommis- sioning of wells on four proper- ties. • AWARDED THE bid for a large culvert replacement on Upper Stimson Creek to Spokane Culvert Company whose bid of $36,166 was the lowest of four bids received. Other bids were from Washington Culvert Company of Arlington, Oregon Culvert Com- pany of Tualatin and Contech of Olympia. The engineer's es- timate was $42,900. The culvert replacement project is designed to enhance fish passage and is being done in cooperation with the Hood Canal Salmon En- hancement Group. In a related matter, Hauth asked the board to approve a road closure on the upper section of EI- fendahl Pass Road near the Bel- fair-Tahuya Road from Septem- ber 24 to October 1 so the culvert work on Stimson Creek could be done. He sad no residences would be affected by the closure. The commissioners approved the road closure. * Granted a one-year exten- sion on preliminary plat approv- al for LakeLand Village Divi- sion 12, Phase 2 Development. Senior Planner Pam Bennett- Cumming told the board pre- liminary plat approval was granted to Anderson and Sons of Allyn in September 1993 for the development of 123 residential lots and 98 condominium units to be completed in two phases. The original completion date was September 1996, she added. Phase 1 received final plat ap. proval in May 1997 and Phase 2 has received two additional one- year extensions, Bennett-Cure- ruing reported. A good-faith ef- fort to complete the work contin- ues to be made by the applicant, she said. Work includes the in- stallation of stormwater and drainage culverts and extensive grading for road work. RICK ANDERSON, president of Anderson and Sons, told the commissioners no other develop- ment in the county has had such long-range planning or the record which LakeLand illage has, he stated, adding the project has the support of the local com- munity and of LakeLand Vil- lage residents. This extension will expire on September 13, 2000. • Authorized the chairperson to sign a letter of concurrence ference cannot be eliminated." • Approved a lease agreement with Leonard and Ruth Nelson for a portion of property located at 20 East North Bay Road in Allyn for the installation, operation and maintenance of a pump sta- tion for the North Bay-Case Inlet sewer system. The cost for the lease is $15,000, Gary Yando, community development direc- tor told the board. "AS ADDITIONAL compen- sation, the Nelsons agree to hook the residence up to the sewer sys- tem at no charge," Yando said, "and as long as the current resi- dent, Gretchen Harvey, resides in the residence there will be no monthly sewer charge." The term of the lease is 40 years be- ginning October 1, 1999. • Continued a shoreline sub- stantial-development permit hearing to 8 p.m. September 28 so the contractor Tom Kallander of Des Moines could discuss options other than a concrete bulkhead with the applicant Ray Frederick of Federal Way. Frederick wants to build a 110-foot long by 4-foot high concrete bulkhead on property located on the north shore of Hammersley Inlet off Leeds Road prior to construction of a vacation home there. Kallander told the board the concrete bulkhead is consistent with what is already along the shoreline, noting there is a huge concrete bulkhead adjacent to the property which was causing an erosion problem on Frederick's beach. Stairs to the beach are critical for his client, he added. When asked if the cost would be significantly higher for rock rip-rap to prevent beach erosion, the contractor said he did not think there would be much of a difference. However, he did say rock would not be as effective in controlling erosion as concrete. Commissioner John Bolender said he would strongly encour- age the use of a rock structure since it is preferred by other reg- ulatory agencies and would low- cr the impaqt' on an undeveloped parcel next to Frederick's. He asked Kallander to discuss al- ternatives with Frederick. • APPROVED A work-experi- ence agreement for LaDonna Moran to work with the clerk of the board up to 20 hours a week for a 12-week period from September 15 to December 3. Commissioner Mary Jo Cady said there is no cost to the county for the work ex- perience which is part of the state's welfare to work project. • Appointed Ted Smethers from Peninsula Community Credit Union, Connie Chapman from Endeavor Resources and Michael P. Boyle Sr. from North Bay Mortgage to the new Work- force Development Council, for- merly known as the Private In- dustry Council. • Voted no objection to a spe- cial-occasion liquor license ap- plication by Shelton Eagles Aerie 3862 for an event to run from noon to 11 p.m. on September 17 and 18 and from noon to 5 p.m. September 19 at the Mason Coun- ty Fairgrounds. Poulsbo RV has rented the fairgrounds for a weekend event and the Eagles will run the beer garden. • Approved four veterans' as- sistance fund applications as recommended by the steering committee. The assistance re- quests total $1,345.30. Shelton High School The Shelton High School open house is set for tonight, Thurs- day, September 16. One main purpose of the open house is for students who took the WASL test last year to go over their scores with their parents and teachers and learn about how Shelton High School did in comparison with other schools in the state. Parents will also get to meet students' teacher-advisors and go through a series of mini-classes to meet their sons' and daughters' teachers. Any parents or students curi- ous about their scores or the WASL test in general are encour- aged to attend the open house. WITH THE FIRST week of school completed and the second well under way, Shelton High School students are growing more Timberwolf Tales: school year and the many tasks it brings with it. Tests, quizzes, and homework assignments are now looked upon as daily occurrences, and stu- dents are growing more and more used to the school routine that they will spend the next eight months with. The first pep assembly was held Friday, in hopes of getting the school excited and ready for that night's game. To assist with the "pepping up" of the school, the SHS band once again performed for the student body. The starting lineup for the football team was introduced to the school, cheerleaders cheered, and the dance team performed one of its routines. ALL FRESHMAN students interested in running for a SHS Freshman Class office need to 311. .. be # anThe packets need to tt I turnhebPtt]ltmn s s,.gned d. ! Se tember e following op, 20 The actual el P " • e held #! for the positions will b .@ Wednesday and Thursday u, week• .. | lies ii Picture day was this lastS| , WI day, the 14th of Septe,_be: ! e°, It took place in the high sc' #1 ' a torium. Pictures will be.UT$] Associated Student BodYc| and students identlficati0n "I • ' • ok, ali#l/.M yearDO |. as well as for the i IL which can be ordered ad i chased in the school office. Parent00,00 meet, 00.alk activi By LINDSAY ORME Shelton Middle School On Thursday, September 9, SMS Activities and Athletic Di- rector Tim Madden conducted a brief meeting for the parents of students involved in fall sports. The coaches for both fbotball and volleyball were also present to an- swer parents' questions about fall sports. Mr. Madden handed out team schedules that include informa- tion about departure and arrival times to the parents. The parents were happy to hear that once the voice mail system at the middle school is operational, which should be sometime soon, coaches will use it to provide parents with a more precise idea of when buses will return from away games. The coaches will call the line to leave a message when the team is ready to depart the school which they are visiting, and then the parents can call the school to hear the message to learn the time of the bus's arrival. TWO OF THE middle school teams are starting the year off with walking field trips. On Sep- tember 24, Cascade teachers are taking students on a field trip to Callanan Park to mark the begin- ning of an eventful school year. Agency on aging audit results in good report visory council were Ray Dingfield of Mason County as chairperson, Ron Geaudreau as vice chairper- son and director Dennis Mahar. The Council of Governments and advisory council meetings are open to the public. COG will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 23, and the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 6. Meetings are held in the agen- cy office at 919 Lakeridge Way SW, Suite A, in Olympia. The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging, which de- velops and coordinates the system of services for senior citizens in the three-county area, recently passed a state audit with flying colors. The Council of Governments, which oversees the agency, com- prised county commissioners Russ Wigley from Lewis County, Cindy Olsen from Mason County and Diane Oberquell from Thurs- ton County during the audit peri- od. Appointed members of the ad- has pledged Sigma Kappa so- with the Federal Communica- rority, the school announced tions Commission to allow the in early September. Jessi Tacoma Fire Department to R e i c h m a n n of Shelton share the county's flagging radio pledged Gamma Phi Beta frequency. "It's reasonable to during the fall rush. Za© share our freauencv " Loser Ghiglione, also of Shelton, is noted, adding that tie Tacoma a pledge at Delta Tau Delta. Fire Department "will abandon , the frequency if harmful inter- i i II i,i i ii I Chevron C.C. Cole & Sons, Inc. D.B.A. Evergreen Fuel Co. 1 Full Line Petroleum Jobber STATION • • I Tanks Lubr,cants Grey. " Furnaces & Equipment 661 East P,ne Serving Mason County 426-441 I Shelton sinc e 1935 426-226 ,I III I II I I Page 14 - Shelton-Mason County Joumal - Thursday, September 16, 1999 Students will walk to the park and spend half of the day eating, playing, and enjoying other lei- sure activities. Teachers and students are leaving the school at 8:00, and re- turning at 11:00. Cascade student Muriel Miller says, "I think it's going to be exciting getting to know my teachers better." Team Touch Of Class is hold- ing its Hike and Bike field trip on September 23. Students may walk or bike to the Mason County Recreation Area on Johns Prairie, where they will prepare food to eat, and they will play all day. If' students wish to bike to MCRA, they must wear helmets. Students leave the school in the late morning and are back by the end of the school day. THE SEVENTH. and eighth- Student picture day is S;I ber 23. Students are .u,n@ # dress well, in neat school ; # Busy patterns distract :t.|] 4o, face, and students are en¢.° r$11takilg to wear clothes with larg 0 licra. grade football and volleyball jam- borees will be held on September 18 at Hoquiam. Football players will depart from the middle school at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Volley- ball players will depart at 7 a.m. patterns• . ociJl[  vitil to experience a real game and to Identification and ASS ,,._ practice playing against other Student Body card pictUre., J! teams. The jamboree is the last also be taken on Septe.7# practice for players before their "Look your best!" adVS |]Is first game.c COI]C/k]I' staffers. ONSI ] :.,"" We ean fix them • Ih.kr..l (:hm.h llcl,.ir • Eh,,'ri,.I ..t (;ol.,r.I M.hm,...rc • R,,ad Repa.rs Plus ..... ,, ..,s,s, _ at. Aulomolive, Trm'k- RV  c,, 1 ]ll, tit BEST BUYS OF THE YEAR We Wi WOO STOVES th Sound Fair '9 Ilup Fair Prices!! AS- PELLE D FIREPLACE INSERT.S. • INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVE BURNING DISPLAYS • SPECIAL PACKAGE DEALS • SPECIAL EVENT HOURS • ALL STOVES ON SALE • FACTORY REPS ON SITE • FREE POP & SNACKS Heritage Bay Gas Insert • High Heat 40,000 BTU/Hr Input  • Natural Gas or Propane t /1( ) ' . Adjustable Heat I • Direct Vent & B-Vent Models 'dl,2[,i v  • Blower Standard Lopi's Starting at *599 (Patriot woodstove not shown) "voua _ . . SUPERMARKET" fllrepl4ce   Ille$, IlK. 3775 MARTIN WAY E.,OLYMPIA,491-4060 • Heat Even When the Power Goes Out • Gold Door Standard • Up to 80% SteadY St# Efficiency • .Designed for SafetY 8, Convenience • True Bay Fireviewing Spirit Gas Stove