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Generator • Riding Mower • Pressure Washer • Factory Autho,ized Service Center Push Mower ARCADIA SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Generators • Repair & Service • All Makes • Mowers • Tillers • Outdoor Power Equipment 1305 SE Arcadia Rd. • Shelton (360) 427-6588 www.a rcadiasmallenginerepair.com Repair, Refinance or Replace, it's your choice. Solo voice at city's budget public hearing By GORDON WEEKS gordon@masoncounty.com Only one member of the public stepped up to the po- dium Monday night to com- ment on the City of Shel- ton's proposed $56 million budget for 2013. That resident is Tom Davis, and he zeroed in on one figure: 49 percent of the preliminary budget is focused on public safety. That includes $2.4 mil- lion for law enforcement, $449,932 for fire control, $389,675 for detention and correction, and $636,591 for ambulance, rescue and emergency aid. Davis pointed out that 47 percent of Mason County's preliminary 2013 budget also is earmarked for public safety. "It seems to be running a bit amok ... It's an incred- ible amount of money going to public safety," he said. If the city can better control crime, some of that money could be spent else- where, Davis said. Perhaps Journal photo by Gordon Weeks The city of Shelton's preliminary 2013 budget calls for the addition of one new police car. Some of the cars would receive new laptop computers as well. Shelton can benefit from more citizen patrols, such as seniors who keep an eye on the homes of neighbors who are away on vacation, he said. "We need more people hoofing it on the street ... in a high profile manner," Davis said. That was the solo voice at the first public hear- ing on the budget, which the city must adopt by the end of the year. Residents will have another chance to speak at the final bud- get public hearing at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. None of the three city commissioners commented on the preliminary budget at Monday's meeting. The preliminary budget is $17 million less than the city's 2012 budget, primar- ily due to the completion of the financing of the waste- water treatment plant up- grade project in the 2012 budget. City Administrator Dave O'Leary said the past three or four years have been "very challenging" for the city fiscally, including em- ployee cuts and no raises for employees. Mason County also expe- rienced a 19 percent reduc- tion in assessed property value. The EMS (Emergen- cy Medical Services) levy is tied to assessed value, which means the city will collect $52,000 less in 2013. The city in 2013 also losses $72,000 in federal grants, and an estimated $20,000 in liquor tax revenues. Cathy Beierle, the city's finance director, said the city estimates that 49 per- cent of its General Fund revenues for 2013 will come from taxes. Sales account for 33 percent of the tax collected, and 32 percent is from property tax. RATES ARE AS LOW AS Pe la c . E O o N Apply online: www.pcfcu.org, or visit any of our branches in Shelton, Belfair, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and Port Townsend *APR - Annual Percentage Rate. Limited time oiler. Offer not availaNe on vehicles currently financed at Peninsula Credit Union, Subject to approval. Consumer loan rates and terms are determined by applicant credit. Other limitations may apply. Must be a Peninsula Credit Union me nber to receive rate Offer may be withdrawn at any time. £ Michael's Farm Fresh Meats & Seafood ',BUTCHER" TRUST IN US Locker Packs Available;: Locally Owned; Family,Run Meat Shop Now AccepUng EBT PRICES EFFECTIVE 11-7 tO 11-13 Beef Chuck-Clod Roast Beef Chuck-Clod Steak 2P Cornish Game Hens Lean Boneless Lb. @ Stew MeatLb. ~ ~i ';~ .... nal council gives By NATALIE JOHNSON natalie@masoncounty.com As U.S. Rap. Norm Dicks pre- pares to leave office after represent- ing Washington's 6th Congressional District for decades, local organiza- tions are taking turns recognizing him for his years of service. Each year, the Hood Canal Coor- dinating Council (HCCC) gives its Environmental Achievement Award to a leader who works to preserve the Hood Canal region. In the past, the HCCC has hon- ored organizations, but this year, HCCC Chair and Kitsap County Commissioner Josh Brown said the council chose to honor Dicks for his legacy of support and funding for a healthy Hood Canal. "I can tell you for the years I've known Norm, every decision he makes ... is about doing the right thing," Brown said. Brown joined many of those who attended the HCCC's annual confer- ence on Friday at the Harmony Hill Retreat Center in Union in thanking Dicks. "You've been a champion for us all," he said. The HCCC board includes repre- sentatives from Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason counties and the Skokom- ish and Port Gamble/S'Klallam tribes. The Mason County Commission recently voted unanimously to give 90 days notice of their intent to leave the council, but commissioner Lynda Ring Erickson attended the conference to congratulate Dicks on the award. "His contributions to this region Journal photo by Natalie Johnson U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks, left, was presented with the 2012 Hood Canal Environmental Achievement Award by Hood Canal Coordinating Council Board Chair Josh Brown Friday, to recognize his long history of supporting environmental projects in the region. are just immeasurable," she said. Jeremy Sullivan, chairman of the Port Gamble/S'Klallam Tribe, pre- sented Dicks with a canoe paddle that was hand-carved by a tribal el- der, in thanks for his work and sup- port of Hood Canal projects. Joseph Pavel, a Skokomish Tribal Council member, also spoke at the conference. "Norm has been a staunch sup- porter of tribes and all aspects of their needs and programs," he said. Dicks thanked the HCCC for the award, and reminded attendees of the conference that ocean acidifica- tion and low dissolved oxygen num- bers remain major threats to Hood Canal. He also expressed confidence that his successor will continue to sup- port programs in the Hood Canal region. "I have always been someone who has a heartfelt appreciation for Hood Canal," he s~id. "As I leave Congress, this is an important lega- cy, and one I'm very proud of." 1729 OLYMPIC HWY.N. SHELTON • 360) 426-1659 www,michaelsmeats.net Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 9-6 .....i 40 et 8, Journal Christmas baSket program returns erooram sets this year's fundraising and 15. Shelton Armory on Frank- 6 goal is set at $40,000. Those signing up for lin Street. • -'oal 043~40 000 Each year,.toys are pro-baskets need to have a le- Volunteers can sign up ~] q) ~ vided at Walmart by the gal identification for both at 10 a.m. on Nov. 17 at Toys for Kids Plus pro- themselves and children the 40 et 8. .... ~, STAFF REPORT gram, and the food bas- receiving baskets. Donations to support ! Russ Denney CLEANERS & TAILORS "mb~ Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.• Sat 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. r 215 South Second • 426-3371 Member Serving She~ton and Mason County for 86 year, pr@masoncounty.com The 66th annual 40 et 8/Shelton-Mason County Journal Christmas basket program is set to kick off this month with several sign-up dates for food bas- kets and toys. Last year, the program I~ ~@ ~f~¢ C[/~ ]gave °ut 905 baskets' ~¢ ~ ? worth $30,813. Due to high food and toy prices, 360-427-3189 • www.Shelt0nDaySpa.c0m kets are assembled by lo- cal veterans. The Journal collects donations for the program, which purchases the food for the baskets. People who would like to receive a basket of toys and food can sign up at the 40 et 8 at 113 W. Cota Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 28, and Dec. 1, 5 and 8. People who would only like a basket of food can sign up on Dec. 12 Acceptable identifica- tion includes birth certifi- cates or paperwork from state assistance programs that shows the child's age. The toy shopping day is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Walmart. Parents will also need identification for the shop- ping day. Food basket pick up will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 22 at the old the Christmas food basket program can be mailed to the Journal at P.O. Box 430, Shelton, WA, 98584, or dropped off at the office at 227 W. Cota Street dur- ing business hours. Those who donated to the program will be recog- nized in the newspaper un- less they choose to remain anonymous. Donations can also be made in memory of a loved one. 2505 Olympic Highway North, Suite 140 Behind Shelton McDonalds in Olympic Gateway Center. ( a public hearing for 9 a.m. Dec. 3 to consider the proposed 2013 Ma- son County budget. a public hearing for 9:30 a.m. Dec. 4 to consider a $13,000 budget transfer to the Human Resources Who's got the BEST in Mason County? We do! Check out our special section in this week's Journal. All the winners of our 2012 Readers Poll. Tlte Mason: CO ty Board of 19. COmmissioners voted to schedule The commission also scheduled II Compiled by Natalie Johnson Page A-2 -Shelton-Mason County Journal- Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012