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I Shelton School District's Ford receives certificatior Tamera J. Ford. from the Shelton School Dis- trict, has been awarded a Certified School Business Specialist designation - in payroll. This is one of the high- est standards of profes- sional ethics and compe= tence for school business officials established by the Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO). The Certification Gov- ernance Board made the decision to approve Ford's CSBS application on Oct. 28, 2011. Ford currently serves as the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator for the Shel- ton School District. "I feel that continuing education is essential to receiving and implementing the up- to-date information needed to do my job accurately and efficiently. The WASBO organization helps me ac- complish this by providing the necessary classes and workshops. I am honored to receive this certification from WASBO" said Ford, who is very happy with her achievement. Ford has her bachelor's degree in busi- ness administration f Washington State Uni sity. She has worked the Shelton School Dist for 29 years. "The WASBO coml ment to high stand~ of education, experi~ combined with ethics performance provide mendous opportunities professional developn and growth", said WAg Executive Director N~ Moffatt. "Tamera is t( congratulated for acb ing her CSBS designa - it puts her in a very group with her peers." 1 "om zer- for riot nit- rds nce and tre- for ent ~BO nay be iev- :ion lite Courtesy photo Olympic National Park is een here during a recent sunny day. Parks waive fi for Veterans Day Olympic National Park will j)in na- tional park units around thec ountry in waiving entrance fees this V~terans Day weekend, Nov. 11-13. "We invite people to visit tk this weekend," Olympic Natiom Superintendent Karen Gustir "Olympic offers opportunities fm tion, recreation and family fun ! we're very pleased to waive entrance ees for this weekend of honoring our ation's veterans." Most park roads and campgrounds remain open, with the exceptior of the Deer Park and Obstruction Poinl roads, which are closed for the seasqm and the Sol Duc and Elwha Whiske Bend roads, which are closed for repairs. The Hurricane Ridge Road is open as weather conditions permit this week- end. Park visitors are reminded that the fee-free designation applies to entrance f~es only and does not affect fees for camping, reservations, tours, or use of concessions. Park entrance stations will have In- teragency Senior and Annual Passes available for those who wish to pur- chase them. For more information and visiting and enjoying Olympic National Park, people should consult the park's web- site at http://www.nps.gov/olym. Fire District STAFF REPORT bak~ From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. a : on Saturday, Nov. 12, wra Mason County Fire Dis- L trict 17 will host its sec- tato ond annual holiday ba- roll zaar. and Items for sale will piec include handcrafted ar- "( ticles, gifts, T-shirts and com more. volu 17[hosts holiday bazaar e will also of them have been vol- sale, ice cream, unteering between 20 • affle and bacon- to 30 years," said Tudi )ped oysters. Whitright, president inch will feature po- of the auxiliary. "It's a with bacon soup, a small department but and a drink for $4 very important to our pork sliders for $2 a community." .. The fire hall is locat- )ur department is ed at Jorstad Creek on ~letely made up of N. 34571 U.S. Highway nteers and some 101. / Did you know tl at in addition to producing award- winning display tds the Journal advertising staff can help you plan a calmpaign that will help you grow your businessland reach new customers? We have the experience and expertise to partner with you in the sluccess of your work and goals. Calllus at 360-426-4412 / If Shelt°n'Mas°n County 11| We are invite~ into thousands of homes each week. Page B-4- Shelton-Mason County J0umal- Thursday, November ] 0, 2011 ! CourtesI photo Linda Schwerzler and Kim Auseth, co-chairpeople for the Christmas / Giving Arts and Crafts Fair, show off some available items. / ! Christmas Giving Arts and Crafts Fair approaching The annual Christmas Giving Arts and Crafts Fair wili be held at Pioneer Pri- mary School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 12. More than 35 artists and crafters will have items for sale at this event. There will be a free crafts area for the children to enjoy making projects and Santa will be there to delight the young- sters. A raffle table with prizes will be do- nated by businesses and the artists and crafters involved in the event. One does not need to be present to win a prize. Many community members and dren's groups will provide entertainr throughout the day. Lunch will be available from the neer Kiwanis and the Pioneer School ~, and parents will again sell sweet goo( "We are collecting non-perishable items for our Christmas Giving ect. We would appreciate a donatiol our less fortunate neighbors, said L: fil- rant Pio- ~taff ies. Food ~roj- for nda Schwerzler, co-chairperson of this pro~ect. The other co-chairperson, Kim Au~eth, added, "We hope that you'll join us or a fun filled day." 'Art of Life' festival celebrates countywide student achievement The Mason County Community is invit- ed to join the Student Success Consortium partners at the "Art of Life" Festival from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Ma- son Transit Center Building, located at 601 W. Franklin in Shelton. In 2004, Mason County launched a countywide initiative in response to the county's low graduate rate. At that time, the on-time graduation rate was 60.6 percent, while extended gradua- tion rate was 65.7 percent. In 2003, schools were challenged in reach- ing achievement goals when many students and their families' basic needs were not be- ing met. In addition, due to the fractured service delivery many families were unable to access available services. Faith-based groups, services groups, non-profit agencies, government agencies, businesses, funding sources and individu- als responded to the challenge. Together, these community part worked with our school partners to act a countywide extended graduation ra 92.6 percent in 2009-10 (the most cm available data). The group is celebrating this comml achievement and recognizing the mere ful work our community partners hav complished. The formal event will be followed short recognition of the contributior Fran Morgan, a strong student adw who we lost in September 2011. The Community Caf~ youth will be ing a chili dinner. This will be followed by music and, ing. The Student Success Consortium en, ages all interested community membe join us and learn more about this si cant community accomplishment. ners ieve ;e of rent nity ang- ac- ~y a s of ,cate :ook- anc- ',our- rs to nifi-