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MEMBERS OF ANNAS BAY Community Choir sing "Amazing a vigil to honor survivors and remember victims of domestic and Harley, the former therapy dog at Turning Pointe, looks over sorted shoes and a dog collar representing loved ones who have from domestic violence. I00eaders" €]ournal: Rememoer" Ig victims of domestic Support schools Editor, The Journal: This November the citizens of our county will be asked to con- sider several ballot issues that will have significant impact on Wash- ington and Mason County. Over the past 17 years as a law- entbrcement professional I have traveled across this country and our great state to consider issues related to criminal justice and public safety. During the course of my career I have worked as a school resource offÉcer in North Mason and in the area of youth gang-related activities and is- sues. As a citizen volunteer I have worked with youth and high- school athletics and have three children who have attended or are currently enrolled in the Shelton School District. During this time I have watched school-related issues be put to the vote and fall short by the narrow- est of margins because of the re- quired 60 percent supermajority rule. Meanwhile our high schools continue to fall farther behind in keeping up with the increased de- mands of our rapidly growing pop- ulation, and facilities are in a state of disrepair in comparison with other communities. Competing in- terests and demands with limited funding in a growing community such as ours require leadership and our citizens to approach our problem solving in a different and more visionary manner. A forward-looking alternative to the challenge of improving our schools is available in this No- vember election. Engrossed House Joint Resolution 4204, a proposed constitutional amendment calling for a simple majority vote to pass school levies, will allow citizens to move our schools in the direction that is long overdue. Several dis- tricts in our county have attempt- ed to address needs and have fallen short due to the 60 percent requirement. If the simple majority vote had been in place Mason County and Shelton would have been several years ahead in addressing criti- cal educational needs. Instead we find ourselves years behind. The healthiest communities around our state with top-notch school systems and low criminal activity have a common link - a strong in- vestment in their schools as well as the criminal-justice systems that serve them. If you take a hard and unbiased look at what is tak- ing place in our two systems here in Mason County you will come to the conclusion that.we as leaders and citizens have a great deal of work to accomplish in a short pe- riod of time. Rebuilding outdated or over- crowded facilities, providing ade- quate staffing to ensure quality ed- ucation and building an increased sense of community pride are all immediate challenges to building a much healthier Mason County. The problems we experience in our criminal-justice system are direct- ly linked to the efforts we place in our educational system. If we con- tinue to operate under the same model, expecting different results, we as leaders, parents and citizens fail our children and eventually our community. I am a member of a national organization called "Invest in Kids-Fight Crime" and firmly believe the key to our coun- ty's future success is based in that simple statement. I would highly encourage all vot- ers to take a look at our schools and the demands that will be placed on them in the coming years and sup- port your local schools by approv- ing EHJR 4204, "A Simple Major- ity for Our Local Schools." Jim Barrett Johns Prairie A proven leader Editor, The Journal." We are very lucky to have a can- didate fbr the Hood Canal School Board with the exceptional cre- dentials of Bob Sund. He is an experienced school ad- ministrator and a proven commu- nity leader having served, for ex- ample, as the Kiwanis lieutenant governor for the Mason-Thurston County district. I have worked with Bob and know him to be a team builder who listens carefully and is skilled at building a consensus. He talks with people, gathers facts and rou- tinely makes good decisions. He deserves your vote. Richard Bailey Hoodsport Great 62-year party Editor, The Journah The Irene S. Reed Class of 1945 celebrated its 62nd high-school re- union Saturday, September 22, at the Royal Shanghai restaurant in Shelton. Dick and Betty Robertson from Texas and George Rice and wife from Alaska traveled the longest I distance to attend this event. Veta Rader Holtorf, with enthu- siasm and thoughtful planning, made this a happening to remem- ber. May we look forward to another reunion event in two years! George Booth Little Skookum Inlet This weekend, enjoy the 26th edition of our largest local event-- OysterFest! I:I. R'rFOHD  INSURANCE 104 E. "D" St. #1 Shelton, WA98584 . SERVICES 360-427-1989 * 360-426-5595 • l) • • • ........ marlene marlenetaylorinsurance.com II I I I I Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, October 4, 2007 (Continued from page 1.) month of October, people are asked to wear a purple rib- bon, purple being the color that represents domestic violence. Turning Pointe also is plan- ning a basic needs drive again this year. Through a sponsor- ship from the Shelton Wal- Mart, radio station KMAS AM 1030 will host a live broadcast on the subject fl'om 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, from the parking lot of the store. During this time, shoppers will be asked to purchase an extra item, such as a full-size bottle of shampoo, diapers, dental- care items and other goods to donate. Turning Pointe then will give these products to do- mestic-violence survivors and their families as part of the "basic needs" bag of necessary items for daily living. Anyone is welcome to donate a basic needs item and join Turning Pointe during this spe- cial event. Turning Pointe also expects Post office gets new go-to guy (Continued from page 1.) swearing-in ceremony, which underscored Stoppleworth's comment that the Postal Ser- vice is a family. "I imagine Frank has helped many of the postmasters here," he added. "We uphold each oth- er. We respect each other. All across America there's a post- master in most communities and they're the go-to guy." SEVERAL OF THE post- masters at the ceremony are military veterans as well. Stop- pleworth talked about "the price that's been paid by the veterans so we can celebrate today in complete/eedom" and said "we experience freedom because of the sacrifice of our veterans." Two of the postmasters served in Afghanistan; two others in Iraq. One postmaster's son served in Iraq, while another's nephew is finishing his second year-and-a- half tour there. October to be a ground-break- ing month for construction of a shelter ['or people affected by domestic violence. Because the shelter has been a long time in coming, Turning Pointe hopes to make this a special commu- nity celebration. Builders of the shelter make the point that domestic vio- lence is a serious and pervasive crime affecting people of all races, ages, income levels and genders. They say the crime vi- olates a person's privacy, digni- ty, security and humanity due to the systematic use of physi- cal, emotional, sexual, psycho- logical and economic control or abuse. Turning Pointe officials say that over the past nine months there has been, on average, one report of domestic violence every 12 to 16 hours. People working with the nonprofit group say children who grow up in violent homes are believed to be abused and neglected at a rate higher than the national average. They say traumatized children may have less capacity to tolerate the normal demands and stresses of school, home and social life. At the same time they make the point that domestic violence costs the nation billions of dol- lars annually in medical ex- penses, police and court costs, shelters, foster care, sick absenteeism and non- tivity. SHELTON School District #309 BREAKFAST & LUNCH October 8-12 MONDAY: Breakfi/st: Cold cereal, gra- hanl cracker, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five .St,u Smart B,u: Main Line: Cheese pizza, milk. SI)eed I.me: BBQ rib on a hoagie. TUESDAY: Breakfast: French toast, sausage link, fruit or fruit j(ik:e, milk. Lunch: live Stm Snlart /tar Main Line: Hamburger on a whole wheat I)un, pud- &ng pop, chocolate n.lk. Speed tm: Corn dog. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Breakfast piz- za, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lun(h: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Burrito with salsa, seasoned (orn, milk. Speed Line: Chicken lenders with BB(,) sauce. THURSDAY: Breakfast: Bagel and (.ream cheese, fruit or fiuit jui(e, milk. Ltmch: [:iv(, Star Snlart Bar: Main Line: Spagh(,tti with meat sauce, warm bread sti(k, milk. Speed Line: Burrito with salsa. FRIDAY: e¢o ROOL This menu sponsored by LIJMBERM SHELTON 114 E. Cedar SI. 360-426-2611 ..... HOODSPORT 150 N. Lake Cushman Rd. 360-877-6881 Would h'@ to say THANK YOU o th To afl of our Loyal Customers :wo, for gi "n fl us t& gift of uniting marvelous books with such welcoming readers/ B00anks to you, our 5  Birthday Celebration was spectacular! 1 1 6 W. Railroad Ave. Suite 102 * Shelton, WA 98584 ,' ........ 360-426-6OI I Phone / FRI7-7:00 [ 1 ,:,,t(:¢ 360-426-6012 Fax s,.,.,,.,e n,...,..s e [ SAT 7-5:30 [ ""'..",'" [SUN 8:30-4:00,J i l;wil :ler hat ra: ai] le= e $or Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (25 + Years Experience) General Dentistry full service practice Restorative care (Crowns, Bridges, Fillings) Extractions • Full & Partial Dentures Repairs * Relines Most Insurances Accepted S. Peters, DPD C. Ngo, DDS MEMBERS OF ANNAS BAY Community Choir sing "Amazing a vigil to honor survivors and remember victims of domestic and Harley, the former therapy dog at Turning Pointe, looks over sorted shoes and a dog collar representing loved ones who have from domestic violence. I00eaders" €]ournal: Rememoer" Ig victims of domestic Support schools Editor, The Journal: This November the citizens of our county will be asked to con- sider several ballot issues that will have significant impact on Wash- ington and Mason County. Over the past 17 years as a law- entbrcement professional I have traveled across this country and our great state to consider issues related to criminal justice and public safety. During the course of my career I have worked as a school resource offÉcer in North Mason and in the area of youth gang-related activities and is- sues. As a citizen volunteer I have worked with youth and high- school athletics and have three children who have attended or are currently enrolled in the Shelton School District. During this time I have watched school-related issues be put to the vote and fall short by the narrow- est of margins because of the re- quired 60 percent supermajority rule. Meanwhile our high schools continue to fall farther behind in keeping up with the increased de- mands of our rapidly growing pop- ulation, and facilities are in a state of disrepair in comparison with other communities. Competing in- terests and demands with limited funding in a growing community such as ours require leadership and our citizens to approach our problem solving in a different and more visionary manner. A forward-looking alternative to the challenge of improving our schools is available in this No- vember election. Engrossed House Joint Resolution 4204, a proposed constitutional amendment calling for a simple majority vote to pass school levies, will allow citizens to move our schools in the direction that is long overdue. Several dis- tricts in our county have attempt- ed to address needs and have fallen short due to the 60 percent requirement. If the simple majority vote had been in place Mason County and Shelton would have been several years ahead in addressing criti- cal educational needs. Instead we find ourselves years behind. The healthiest communities around our state with top-notch school systems and low criminal activity have a common link - a strong in- vestment in their schools as well as the criminal-justice systems that serve them. If you take a hard and unbiased look at what is tak- ing place in our two systems here in Mason County you will come to the conclusion that.we as leaders and citizens have a great deal of work to accomplish in a short pe- riod of time. Rebuilding outdated or over- crowded facilities, providing ade- quate staffing to ensure quality ed- ucation and building an increased sense of community pride are all immediate challenges to building a much healthier Mason County. The problems we experience in our criminal-justice system are direct- ly linked to the efforts we place in our educational system. If we con- tinue to operate under the same model, expecting different results, we as leaders, parents and citizens fail our children and eventually our community. I am a member of a national organization called "Invest in Kids-Fight Crime" and firmly believe the key to our coun- ty's future success is based in that simple statement. I would highly encourage all vot- ers to take a look at our schools and the demands that will be placed on them in the coming years and sup- port your local schools by approv- ing EHJR 4204, "A Simple Major- ity for Our Local Schools." Jim Barrett Johns Prairie A proven leader Editor, The Journal." We are very lucky to have a can- didate fbr the Hood Canal School Board with the exceptional cre- dentials of Bob Sund. He is an experienced school ad- ministrator and a proven commu- nity leader having served, for ex- ample, as the Kiwanis lieutenant governor for the Mason-Thurston County district. I have worked with Bob and know him to be a team builder who listens carefully and is skilled at building a consensus. He talks with people, gathers facts and rou- tinely makes good decisions. He deserves your vote. Richard Bailey Hoodsport Great 62-year party Editor, The Journah The Irene S. Reed Class of 1945 celebrated its 62nd high-school re- union Saturday, September 22, at the Royal Shanghai restaurant in Shelton. Dick and Betty Robertson from Texas and George Rice and wife from Alaska traveled the longest I distance to attend this event. Veta Rader Holtorf, with enthu- siasm and thoughtful planning, made this a happening to remem- ber. May we look forward to another reunion event in two years! George Booth Little Skookum Inlet This weekend, enjoy the 26th edition of our largest local event-- OysterFest! I:I. R'rFOHD  INSURANCE 104 E. "D" St. #1 Shelton, WA98584 . SERVICES 360-427-1989 * 360-426-5595 • l) • • • ........ marlene marlenetaylorinsurance.com II I I I I Page 6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, October 4, 2007 (Continued from page 1.) month of October, people are asked to wear a purple rib- bon, purple being the color that represents domestic violence. Turning Pointe also is plan- ning a basic needs drive again this year. Through a sponsor- ship from the Shelton Wal- Mart, radio station KMAS AM 1030 will host a live broadcast on the subject fl'om 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, from the parking lot of the store. During this time, shoppers will be asked to purchase an extra item, such as a full-size bottle of shampoo, diapers, dental- care items and other goods to donate. Turning Pointe then will give these products to do- mestic-violence survivors and their families as part of the "basic needs" bag of necessary items for daily living. Anyone is welcome to donate a basic needs item and join Turning Pointe during this spe- cial event. Turning Pointe also expects Post office gets new go-to guy (Continued from page 1.) swearing-in ceremony, which underscored Stoppleworth's comment that the Postal Ser- vice is a family. "I imagine Frank has helped many of the postmasters here," he added. "We uphold each oth- er. We respect each other. All across America there's a post- master in most communities and they're the go-to guy." SEVERAL OF THE post- masters at the ceremony are military veterans as well. Stop- pleworth talked about "the price that's been paid by the veterans so we can celebrate today in complete/eedom" and said "we experience freedom because of the sacrifice of our veterans." Two of the postmasters served in Afghanistan; two others in Iraq. One postmaster's son served in Iraq, while another's nephew is finishing his second year-and-a- half tour there. October to be a ground-break- ing month for construction of a shelter ['or people affected by domestic violence. Because the shelter has been a long time in coming, Turning Pointe hopes to make this a special commu- nity celebration. Builders of the shelter make the point that domestic vio- lence is a serious and pervasive crime affecting people of all races, ages, income levels and genders. They say the crime vi- olates a person's privacy, digni- ty, security and humanity due to the systematic use of physi- cal, emotional, sexual, psycho- logical and economic control or abuse. Turning Pointe officials say that over the past nine months there has been, on average, one report of domestic violence every 12 to 16 hours. People working with the nonprofit group say children who grow up in violent homes are believed to be abused and neglected at a rate higher than the national average. They say traumatized children may have less capacity to tolerate the normal demands and stresses of school, home and social life. At the same time they make the point that domestic violence costs the nation billions of dol- lars annually in medical ex- penses, police and court costs, shelters, foster care, sick absenteeism and non- tivity. SHELTON School District #309 BREAKFAST & LUNCH October 8-12 MONDAY: Breakfi/st: Cold cereal, gra- hanl cracker, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lunch: Five .St,u Smart B,u: Main Line: Cheese pizza, milk. SI)eed I.me: BBQ rib on a hoagie. TUESDAY: Breakfast: French toast, sausage link, fruit or fruit j(ik:e, milk. Lunch: live Stm Snlart /tar Main Line: Hamburger on a whole wheat I)un, pud- &ng pop, chocolate n.lk. Speed tm: Corn dog. WEDNESDAY: Breakfast: Breakfast piz- za, fruit or fruit juice, milk. Lun(h: Five Star Smart Bar: Main Line: Burrito with salsa, seasoned (orn, milk. Speed Line: Chicken lenders with BB(,) sauce. THURSDAY: Breakfast: Bagel and (.ream cheese, fruit or fiuit jui(e, milk. Ltmch: [:iv(, Star Snlart Bar: Main Line: Spagh(,tti with meat sauce, warm bread sti(k, milk. Speed Line: Burrito with salsa. FRIDAY: e¢o ROOL This menu sponsored by LIJMBERM SHELTON 114 E. Cedar SI. 360-426-2611 ..... HOODSPORT 150 N. Lake Cushman Rd. 360-877-6881 Would h'@ to say THANK YOU o th To afl of our Loyal Customers :wo, for gi "n fl us t& gift of uniting marvelous books with such welcoming readers/ B00anks to you, our 5  Birthday Celebration was spectacular! 1 1 6 W. Railroad Ave. Suite 102 * Shelton, WA 98584 ,' ........ 360-426-6OI I Phone / FRI7-7:00 [ 1 ,:,,t(:¢ 360-426-6012 Fax s,.,.,,.,e n,...,..s e [ SAT 7-5:30 [ ""'..",'" [SUN 8:30-4:00,J i l;wil :ler hat ra: ai] le= e $or Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (25 + Years Experience) General Dentistry full service practice Restorative care (Crowns, Bridges, Fillings) Extractions • Full & Partial Dentures Repairs * Relines Most Insurances Accepted S. Peters, DPD C. Ngo, DDS