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Tax Continued from page A-1 health issues." He said veterans already back in Mason County have a hard time. '%Ve all know there's vet- erans living in the woods," he said. Radovich suggested adding a veterans component to the proposed therapeutic courts. Tom Davis, an advisory 'board member, said he too talked to other counties that had already implemented the tax. "I got positive responses all the way around," he said. "No one who said it was too expensive or wasn't effective." Davis expressed the pas- sion that many advisory board members feel for the mental health tax and vowed to continue volunteering on • the advisory board. "I will squeeze every stink- Journal photo by Natalie Johnson Laura Porter, left, and Vicki Kirkpatrick answered questions from the gallery on the proposed mental health sales tax during Tuesday's county commission meeting. ing nickel out of this to make Other advisory board it effective," he said. members stressed the moral issue over the financial one. "This is an issue that ought to be in our hearts as well as in our heads," Doug Sayan said. The tax will amount to 10 cents for every $100 and is only applied to taxable goods. Also, Kirkpatrick remind- ed the commission that Ma- son County residents pay the tax every time they shop in one of the 17 counties with the tax, but got no benefits. "You're not going to notice this," former county commis- sioner Ross Gallagher said, responding to concerns about the burden on Mason County taxpayers. Many people at Tues- day's meeting simply spoke from the heart, telling a room full of friends and strangers alike about their own families' struggles with mental health and substance abuse. "I have a grandson who certainly could have been Veterans Continued from page A-1 Oster hopes to get more young veterans and young people interested in attend- ing the event. "When this thing started, I was just thinking Vietnam vets," he said. "I would like to see more young vets. A lot of programs are avail- able and last year, four guys went into counseling and one is now working." Many of the veterans who attended last year didn't know each other, and the barbecue turned into a time of sharing stories and find- ing they had much in com- mon, Oster said. "I thought we were go- ing to be crawling, but we came out walking last year," Haughian said. "If we're alive and kicking, this is go- ing to keep going." Leander joked: "That's why we want young people. Most of us are going to be gone soon." Journa[ photo by Aria Shephard Vietnam-era veterans Bill Leander of Lilliwaup, left, and Frank Oster of Hoodsport are part of a grassroots group in Hood Canal that is putting together a veterans appreciation barbecue for the second year in a row. The barbecue starts at noon on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Hoodsport fire hall. ": '-:9! ~ improved if he had access to the family court," said Gor- don Craig, an advisory board member. Even Ring Erickson talk- ed of her experiences with a mentally ill relative. "They'd like to live a better life. They still have dreams," she said. "If we can do some- thing to reduce child abuse, help people who are already fragile ... if we prevent a couple of crimes that is well worth the investment." Denny's Auto Service presents our Non-Profit Organization of the Month: Kitten Rescue of Mason County We at Denny's Auto Service are seeing the impact that the economy is having on the community and also how it is impacting local charities. We want to do our part to support our community and the people who help make Mason County great. You can help by adding $1.00 to your bill at Denny's Auto, or by attending or donating items fo their annual garage sale held Saturday, November 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Their website is: kittenresq.net or call Norma at (360) 584-0594• We hope you will join us, your small change can make a big change in others' lives! Quality Repair by People Who Care • Warranty Approved Maintenance ° Nationwide Warranty • Courtesy Loaner Cars • Free Local Shuttle ° Complete Auto Care • 24 Hour Drop Box • Lifetim{ Protection Program • Discounted Maintenance Packages • Financing O.A.C. • Senior Discounts ~i!iiiiii;~iiiii;iiiiii~iiiii~i~iiiiiiii;i;~;~iiii;~;i~ii~ii~iiiiiii;;i~ ~:.~ Ross Sunshine Rick Mike ether in £a h7 city employees, cerned about is what the state may Other parts of the public safety or may not do to cities in the coming Continued from page A-1 funding have also got O'Leary con- legislature," he said. "There are some cerned, horrendous things ... It would be a The city also lost a public safety ,'Jail costs have gone up- you just huge challenge for us." grant in the nearly identical amount can't get out of putting people in jail O'Leary said state cuts could cut up of $178,000 this year, which funded if you have a police department and to $130,000 from the city budget. an officer position. The city will likely a court," he said. "I've been worried The news isn't all bad though. After not fund that position in 2012. about our patrol car fleet." years of hard times, the city takes ev- "We knew it was likely that the The city also plans to replace its ery chance it gets to rejoice. public safety grants would fall off the outdated financial system, at a cost of "We just completed our exit audit table," O'Leary said. $145,000. with the state auditor and really got O'Leary said the main problem is While the state wants the county high praise," O'Leary said. while revenue remains stagnant year to reduce the case load on its indigent The city also plans on completing after year, costs like employee health defense attorney, O'Leary said there major road projects next year, includ- insurance only continue rising, just isn't any money in the budget for ing paving on Lake Blvd and K St. The This year MACECOM (Mason it. solid waste department will also buy County Emergency Communications) Commissioner Mike Byrne ex- a new truck and start a recycling ser- has raised its fees to $34,494, but is pressed concern over proposed budget vice. also striking out on its own, meaning cuts at the state level. 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