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KAY ROLLER, librarian at Bordeaux Elementary School, reads to several children and their parents during K-2 Bulldog Night. Bulldugs dig book night reading strategies during a read- aloud for parents and to highlight reading as an enjoyable activity and increase the children's moti- vation to read. Beibre beginning the books, teachers asked students to make predictions based on the title and cover illustration of the stories to help set a purpose for read- ing. During the readings, teach- ers sometimes paused to check if students had any questions about Bordeaux Elementary School recently hosted students in kin- dergarten, first and second grade and their families tbr an ewming of fun during the second annual K- 2 Bulldog Night. Bulldog Night is an event where students and their families dress up in pajamas and come back to school for an hour of listening to pajama-clad school staff read ra: vorite stories. The dual purpose of the event is to model appropriate Skydivers take guests under their fixed wing she said. "It's an all-consuming sport, where everybody gets in- volved in everyone else's stuff and helps each other out." AS PART OF THEIR presen- tation to the chamber, the com- pany showed a brief video featur- ing regular skydivers performing tbrmations, diving with flares and jumping offslopes over Lake Cush- man - landing with parachutes. Instructors in the video also per- fi)rmed tandem jumping with be- ginners who had just taken a 10- minute introductory course. Kapowsin staff also led tours of the facility. Along with the skydiv- ing operation, Kapowsin has a res- taurant called the Jumpers' Car6, which employs three people. Officially, Kapowsin has five employees and works with 20 to 30 contractors from far and wide in the summer. On the weekends, Kapowsin has about 10 extra per- sonnel. Last year, the company gave lifts to around 16,000 jump- ers. Clientele numbers have been rising over the last three years, though the peak was about five or (Please turn to page 11.) By REBECCA WELLS Kapowsin happens to mean "Soaring with the eagles" in a Na- tive American dialect. This is according to Jefr Far- rington, owner of Kapowsin Air Sports. In 1978, he made the switch from being a construction worker who loved skydiving to opening the skydiving business in the town of Kapowsin. He still does construction work on the side, but he, his wife Jessie and their two children, Karl and Andy, all now work as skydiving instructors at the thmily lmsiness. About a year and a half ago, the company moved its operation to Port of Shelton property around the Sanderson Field Airport. What does the family business like about its new digs? "Really great scenery. You still see all the mountains, but on a clear day, you can see the canal and the mouth of the Columbia River," Jeff Farrington said. "Plus, there's a lot less traffic. A lot less traffic." LAST THURSDAY, the lo- cal air sports company hosted the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce's monthly dinner meeting inside one of its hangars. Chamber members ate under the fixed wings of a couple of the planes, while regulpr skydivers who were also licensed tbod han- dlers served a lasagna dinner. Kasha Bell, a transplant from out of state and a dedicated sky- diver, was recently drawn to Ma- son County because of Kapowsin Air Sports, as well as the great local community, she said. A fledg- ling massage therapist, she offered complimentary three-rninute mas- sages to chamber members and guests to promote the launch of her new massage business in the area. Jessie Farrington, who owns Kapowsin with her husband, said 10 new families have moved to the area since Kapowsin came to Ma- son County, attracting those who love skydiving. "We're buying houses in the area just as fat as we can and we can get people to move out here," BatterlesPlus, what was happening or to allow them to change earlier predictions based on new information. Stu- dents then had an opportunity to create new predictions about what might happen next. After the stories, teachers asked students to discuss their predic- tions and if they ended up being right. They asked students what they learned and how it connected to what they already knew. Those strategies are the kinds of things good readers automatically do. They allow students to begin purposefully thinking about what they hear or read on their own and lead to increased comprehension of the text. Once the stories were finished, the readers conducted a draw- ing and each group's winner took home a new book for reading aloud. Then, the students and their fami- lies were invited to enjoy milk and cookies, get a family pajama photo taken and socialize with others and school staff. Bordeaux representatives at the event included the principal, counselor, librarian, five primary teachers and one educational as- sistant. Each family received a large bookmark with the reading strategies listed on it. The family photos were developed and sent home with students several days later. The focus at Bordeaux is build- ing relationships to increase stu- dent achievement. The staff be- lieves that creating partnerships between the families of students and school staff will improve the overall quality of education for each child. The event modeled in- structional strategies and show- cased for parents how their child's teacher reads a story while em- phasizing how much fun reading can be. Car by Dave Hudl FEELING A BIT WOBBLY If your front-wheel-drive vehicle feels a bit wobbly on the road, it may involve the driveline (which is composed of the components that transfer power to the wheels). For instance, an axle joint failure can lead the spinning shaft to slip slightly and run out of center.This condition will be felt as a side-to- side wobble at lower speeds and a vibration at highway speeds. If a driveline wobble occurs on a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the most likely culprit is a bent axle (which may be damaged in an accident or a hard run-in with a curb). More likely, however, a wobble in rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles will develop in the drive shah:, usually as a result of universal joint problems. I Wobbling or vibrating wheels are not merely annoying; they can also be unsafe and reduce your gas mileage. Bring your vehicle in to TRANSMISSIONS PLUS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES and let our experienced technicians find out the source of the problem. Whether it's driveline failure, or a bent axle, you can count on us to fix it right the first time. Call 360-426-9637 to make an appointment, or visit our shop at 31 E. Vance Court. We are your complete transmission, clutch, and auto care center. "We care.., about auto care#" I II I I I HINT: Wobbles in both front-wheel- I ,==,=i'=='L drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicles may be caused by out-of-balance 'e Car Cam Aware wheels and tires. ca,.og Scho91 board roundup: Special count is The Shelton School Board on Tuesday night heard a report about the district's Special Edu- cation Department from teachers Gar Thornton, Dixie Mize, Can- dice Brooks, Linda Dittmar, Che- tie Longmire and Linda Barnes. Fourteen years ago, the district formed a team tbr providing a con- tinuing program for special-ed students from elementary through high school. That program of fers life-skills classes, community outings and a vocation program. There are currently 59 students in the program. In other business, the board: • Heard from Jackie McGuire, the district's director of finance, that the Capital balance was $829 gust 3]. Aider ex made fbr paying the on several projects, the jetted balance will be Use of" those remaining be discussed at a meeting, Superintend t Zook said. Because the district i able bids'and worked h.a costs down on constructi i new schools and a majo at Bordeaux Element: there were tunds left $31-million bond issue prove[t several years (Please turn to :" NorthcliffPla"lt Famil ii has a private room available for special elderly person e..ia t mi * Wide-screen TV • itonie-cooked meals and . Monitored meds • Acl.ivities, etc. , Beautiful covered verandas (fl'ont and back) , View of the oily Call or come by lor a tour I 109 Northclifl' Road, Shell,on (360) 427-2646 ,Isk tot s,san MAKE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE A visit schedule today. Flnilnellil Advisor Dan BaumgartelY°Ur complimenlary www.eawardlones.eom financial revie, MC'>el :::!i,!: 821 West Railroad Avenue, Suite A, Shelton 426-0982 1-800-441-0982 I IF YOU'RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, t YOUR 401(k) SHOULDN'T BE EITHER]- I Armin Baumgartel IL [ / i1 FinancialAdvisor To see why it makes sense to roll r I ! 821 West Railroad your 401(k) to Edwm'd Jones, i I  Avenue, call today, l  Suite A, Shelton • ll!r i 426-0982 1-800-441-0982 www.odwarnjones.com Me n't her SIPC EVENT: SAVE $40 ! on solut qualifying gas fireplace hearth O SAVE $400 O SAVE S200 a wlmn yOtl when you buy select gas buy a / fireplace & hearth solution gaa fireplace unit only / t OLYMPIA FIREPLACE www.OlympiaFlreplace.com 'Otte oifobte 01 !,idlli tleanh o,d Hon TetChier, Inc (Hfll) dllm only VotiO o qudtWl! HHT ioloil puick mode du ; onty Volueofleltel omnlolqolnlreon oltlfodllcel'sSlllletcdlitpliu,yllolltollibinedwilhoriyod;': timiions oppty, nol oil txlum 11 quoli(y See edm for oddiiiotilll delils Or not ovililuble to employees o{ Hrltl & Horn lnotoo i ]i':, lbliditlli mniponl divisiolls ill olliles. Hoo,fl 1 ttone lechnolotties, la. 2007 Page 2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, October 25, 2007 KAY ROLLER, librarian at Bordeaux Elementary School, reads to several children and their parents during K-2 Bulldog Night. Bulldugs dig book night reading strategies during a read- aloud for parents and to highlight reading as an enjoyable activity and increase the children's moti- vation to read. Beibre beginning the books, teachers asked students to make predictions based on the title and cover illustration of the stories to help set a purpose for read- ing. During the readings, teach- ers sometimes paused to check if students had any questions about Bordeaux Elementary School recently hosted students in kin- dergarten, first and second grade and their families tbr an ewming of fun during the second annual K- 2 Bulldog Night. Bulldog Night is an event where students and their families dress up in pajamas and come back to school for an hour of listening to pajama-clad school staff read ra: vorite stories. The dual purpose of the event is to model appropriate Skydivers take guests under their fixed wing she said. "It's an all-consuming sport, where everybody gets in- volved in everyone else's stuff and helps each other out." AS PART OF THEIR presen- tation to the chamber, the com- pany showed a brief video featur- ing regular skydivers performing tbrmations, diving with flares and jumping offslopes over Lake Cush- man - landing with parachutes. Instructors in the video also per- fi)rmed tandem jumping with be- ginners who had just taken a 10- minute introductory course. Kapowsin staff also led tours of the facility. Along with the skydiv- ing operation, Kapowsin has a res- taurant called the Jumpers' Car6, which employs three people. Officially, Kapowsin has five employees and works with 20 to 30 contractors from far and wide in the summer. On the weekends, Kapowsin has about 10 extra per- sonnel. Last year, the company gave lifts to around 16,000 jump- ers. Clientele numbers have been rising over the last three years, though the peak was about five or (Please turn to page 11.) By REBECCA WELLS Kapowsin happens to mean "Soaring with the eagles" in a Na- tive American dialect. This is according to Jefr Far- rington, owner of Kapowsin Air Sports. In 1978, he made the switch from being a construction worker who loved skydiving to opening the skydiving business in the town of Kapowsin. He still does construction work on the side, but he, his wife Jessie and their two children, Karl and Andy, all now work as skydiving instructors at the thmily lmsiness. About a year and a half ago, the company moved its operation to Port of Shelton property around the Sanderson Field Airport. What does the family business like about its new digs? "Really great scenery. You still see all the mountains, but on a clear day, you can see the canal and the mouth of the Columbia River," Jeff Farrington said. "Plus, there's a lot less traffic. A lot less traffic." LAST THURSDAY, the lo- cal air sports company hosted the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce's monthly dinner meeting inside one of its hangars. Chamber members ate under the fixed wings of a couple of the planes, while regulpr skydivers who were also licensed tbod han- dlers served a lasagna dinner. Kasha Bell, a transplant from out of state and a dedicated sky- diver, was recently drawn to Ma- son County because of Kapowsin Air Sports, as well as the great local community, she said. A fledg- ling massage therapist, she offered complimentary three-rninute mas- sages to chamber members and guests to promote the launch of her new massage business in the area. Jessie Farrington, who owns Kapowsin with her husband, said 10 new families have moved to the area since Kapowsin came to Ma- son County, attracting those who love skydiving. "We're buying houses in the area just as fat as we can and we can get people to move out here," BatterlesPlus, what was happening or to allow them to change earlier predictions based on new information. Stu- dents then had an opportunity to create new predictions about what might happen next. After the stories, teachers asked students to discuss their predic- tions and if they ended up being right. They asked students what they learned and how it connected to what they already knew. Those strategies are the kinds of things good readers automatically do. They allow students to begin purposefully thinking about what they hear or read on their own and lead to increased comprehension of the text. Once the stories were finished, the readers conducted a draw- ing and each group's winner took home a new book for reading aloud. Then, the students and their fami- lies were invited to enjoy milk and cookies, get a family pajama photo taken and socialize with others and school staff. Bordeaux representatives at the event included the principal, counselor, librarian, five primary teachers and one educational as- sistant. Each family received a large bookmark with the reading strategies listed on it. The family photos were developed and sent home with students several days later. The focus at Bordeaux is build- ing relationships to increase stu- dent achievement. The staff be- lieves that creating partnerships between the families of students and school staff will improve the overall quality of education for each child. The event modeled in- structional strategies and show- cased for parents how their child's teacher reads a story while em- phasizing how much fun reading can be. Car by Dave Hudl FEELING A BIT WOBBLY If your front-wheel-drive vehicle feels a bit wobbly on the road, it may involve the driveline (which is composed of the components that transfer power to the wheels). For instance, an axle joint failure can lead the spinning shaft to slip slightly and run out of center.This condition will be felt as a side-to- side wobble at lower speeds and a vibration at highway speeds. If a driveline wobble occurs on a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the most likely culprit is a bent axle (which may be damaged in an accident or a hard run-in with a curb). More likely, however, a wobble in rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles will develop in the drive shah:, usually as a result of universal joint problems. I Wobbling or vibrating wheels are not merely annoying; they can also be unsafe and reduce your gas mileage. Bring your vehicle in to TRANSMISSIONS PLUS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES and let our experienced technicians find out the source of the problem. Whether it's driveline failure, or a bent axle, you can count on us to fix it right the first time. Call 360-426-9637 to make an appointment, or visit our shop at 31 E. Vance Court. We are your complete transmission, clutch, and auto care center. "We care.., about auto care#" I II I I I HINT: Wobbles in both front-wheel- I ,==,=i'=='L drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicles may be caused by out-of-balance 'e Car Cam Aware wheels and tires. ca,.og Scho91 board roundup: Special count is The Shelton School Board on Tuesday night heard a report about the district's Special Edu- cation Department from teachers Gar Thornton, Dixie Mize, Can- dice Brooks, Linda Dittmar, Che- tie Longmire and Linda Barnes. Fourteen years ago, the district formed a team tbr providing a con- tinuing program for special-ed students from elementary through high school. That program of fers life-skills classes, community outings and a vocation program. There are currently 59 students in the program. In other business, the board: • Heard from Jackie McGuire, the district's director of finance, that the Capital balance was $829 gust 3]. Aider ex made fbr paying the on several projects, the jetted balance will be Use of" those remaining be discussed at a meeting, Superintend t Zook said. Because the district i able bids'and worked h.a costs down on constructi i new schools and a majo at Bordeaux Element: there were tunds left $31-million bond issue prove[t several years (Please turn to :" NorthcliffPla"lt Famil ii has a private room available for special elderly person e..ia t mi * Wide-screen TV • itonie-cooked meals and . Monitored meds • Acl.ivities, etc. , Beautiful covered verandas (fl'ont and back) , View of the oily Call or come by lor a tour I 109 Northclifl' Road, Shell,on (360) 427-2646 ,Isk tot s,san MAKE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE A visit schedule today. Flnilnellil Advisor Dan BaumgartelY°Ur complimenlary www.eawardlones.eom financial revie, MC'>el :::!i,!: 821 West Railroad Avenue, Suite A, Shelton 426-0982 1-800-441-0982 I IF YOU'RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, t YOUR 401(k) SHOULDN'T BE EITHER]- I Armin Baumgartel IL [ / i1 FinancialAdvisor To see why it makes sense to roll r I ! 821 West Railroad your 401(k) to Edwm'd Jones, i I  Avenue, call today, l  Suite A, Shelton • ll!r i 426-0982 1-800-441-0982 www.odwarnjones.com Me n't her SIPC EVENT: SAVE $40 ! on solut qualifying gas fireplace hearth O SAVE $400 O SAVE S200 a wlmn yOtl when you buy select gas buy a / fireplace & hearth solution gaa fireplace unit only / t OLYMPIA FIREPLACE www.OlympiaFlreplace.com 'Otte oifobte 01 !,idlli tleanh o,d Hon TetChier, Inc (Hfll) dllm only VotiO o qudtWl! HHT ioloil puick mode du ; onty Volueofleltel omnlolqolnlreon oltlfodllcel'sSlllletcdlitpliu,yllolltollibinedwilhoriyod;': timiions oppty, nol oil txlum 11 quoli(y See edm for oddiiiotilll delils Or not ovililuble to employees o{ Hrltl & Horn lnotoo i ]i':, lbliditlli mniponl divisiolls ill olliles. Hoo,fl 1 ttone lechnolotties, la. 2007 Page 2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, October 25, 2007