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I State DNR to reopen campgrounds in Tahuya State Forest The Washington State De- partment of Natural Resourc- es (DNR) today announced that it will reopen two camp- grounds in Tahuya State Forest Camp Spilman and Kammenga on December 1. Tahuya State Forest is located west of Belfair in Mason County. The agency closed the two campgrounds in 2009 when bud- get cuts forced DNR to close or reduce services at nearly 40 trail- heads, campgrounds, and other facilities across Washington. DNR is able to reopen these campgrounds due to several fac- tors, including receiving grant funding this year from the non highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) program and also, in part, from revenue from sales of the Discover Pass. Fund- ing will help pay for enforcement, maintenance, and additional staffing. DNR also gets help from the inmate crews at Mis- sion Creek Corrections Center. The female crews help maintain facilities and trails, install small bridges, and pick up litter. "Even though the Discover Pass is a new funding source, DNR is on a slow but steady tra- jectory to restore recreation ac- cess," said Mark Mauren, Recre- ation Program Manager for DNR. On Jan. 6, visitors will be able to camp at the Tahuya River Horse Camp on a first-come, first-served basis. DNR will no longer take res- ervations for this campground. Kammenga and camp Spilman campgrounds will be open seven days a week. The maximum stay limit is 10 nights in a 30-day period. These campgrounds are available only on a first-come, first-served basis. Tahuya River Horse Camp will open for camping at noon each Friday through noon the follow- ing Monday. On the following holiday week- ends, the horse camp will open at 9 a.m. the Wednesday prior to the holiday and close at noon the following Wednesday following Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. There will be occasional week- end campground closures for per- mitted events by recreation user nity colleges, local services in groups, many counties, and the state's For more information about General Fund. State trust lands camping at Tahuya State For- are also managed to provide fish est, including a description of and wildlife habitat and educa- the campsites, visit www.dnr. wa.gov/recreation and follow the link to DNR's South Puget Sound Region. DNR manages 5.6 million acres of state-owned forest, aquatic, agricultural, conserva- tion and urban lands. Most recre- ation on these lands takes place in the 2.9 million acres of forests that DNR manages as state trust lands. By law, state trust lands are managed to produce income for schools, universities, prisons, state mental hospitals, commu- tional and recreational opportu- nities. DNR-managed lands provide 1,100 miles of trails, 143 recre- ation sites, and a variety of land- scapes throughout Washington State. Recreational opportunities include hiking, hunting, fish- ing, horseback riding, camping, motorized vehicle riding, moun- tain biking, and boating. DNR's main recreation focus is to provide trails, trailhead fa- cilities, and a primitive camping experience in a natural setting. Flu vaccine: Do it for you, do it for your family Flu activity has been low in Washington in the early part of this season, so there's still time to get vac- cinated before illnesses start to mount. It's vital to get im- munized well before disease increases in the community because it takes two weeks for vaccine to be effective. The Department of Health is introducing a new public service video this week reminding people to get a yearly flu shot to help protect against serious ill- ness. The video features local families along with Secretary of Health Mary Selecky talking about why they get the flu shot ev- ery year and encouraging others to do the same. The video is on the agency's web- site (www.doh.wa.gov) and the agency's YouTube patge (www.youtube.com/use;r/ WADep artmentofHealth). Free ringtones of the state's WashYourHandsingTon jin- gle (www.doh.wa.gov/ring- tone) promoting flu preven- tion are also online. The video is a good re- minder that now is the time to get vaccinated before flu begins to circulate. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older. Everyone needs to get a flu shot this season even if you got vaccinated last year because immunity de- creases over time. It's also important to be vaccinated every year since flu viruses can change. "Influenza is a serious disease that hits some peo- ple harder than others and can be fatal," said Selecky. "The flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect against the flu and has a long safety record. It protects you, your loved ones and your com- munity. It's also important to use good health habits-- washing your hands, cover- ing your cough, and staying home when you re sick. Flu can make anyone sick but vaccination is especially important for certain high- risk groups including preg- nant women, children under five, people 50 and older, and those with certain med- ical conditions, like asthma, heart disease, diabetes and neurologic conditions. Children under nine may need two doses. Check with your doctor, nurse, or clinic about how many doses your child may need this season. To find flu vaccine, con- tact your local health agency (www.doh.wa.gov/LHJMap/ LHJMap.htm), doctor, local pharmacy, or call the Fam- ily Health Hotline at 1-800- 322-2588. More information and resources are on the agency's Flu News web page (www.doh.wa.gov/flunews). The Department of Health provides flu vaccine to all kids under 19 at no cost. Health care providers may charge an office visit fee and a fee to give the vac- cine, called an administra- tion fee: Page B-8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal Courtesy photo The Skokomish Tribal Council recently annouced that the former Lake Cushman State Park will be open for camping and other activities by spring 2012. Skokomish Tribe to re-open Lake Cushman campground in 2012 Charles "Guy" Miller, Chairman of the Skokomish Tribal Council, an- nounced that the Tribe will be reopen- ing the former Lake Cushman State Park for public camping, boat launches, and day use in spring 2012. The 520-acre parcel was recently re- stored to the Tribe as part of a settle- ment agreement with the City of Ta- coma. "This land is very significant for us," commented Chairman Miller. "The park is a real economic asset for this whole region, but it is also our home returned to us after many years." The Tribe's business corporation, Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises, will be managing the park as part of the Tribe's portfolio of businesses. Enterprise CEO David Owens said he is pleased to be able to offer camping as part of the Tribe's existing lodging options. "We are already operating a water- front resort on Hood Canal, and now we can offer a lake camping experience as well," Owens said. "It's a,great match for us, and a great way to showcase the beauty of the Olympic Mountains." The Tribe is also working on up- grades and restoration projects at the campground, which will open as Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman. The campground offers 82 camping sites in- cluding RV, tent, group, and walk-in sites; a public boat launch; and a pub- lic swimming and day use picnic area. Campers can reserve their favorite sites now at www.skokomishpark.org. The park is part of the ancestral homeland of the Skokomish people, and includes areas where tribal mem- bers lived until they were evicted by construction of the Lake Cushman dam in the 1930s. The phone number at the campground is 877-5760. Mason General names employee of month Samuel Areopagita has been named Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics' October hospital employee of the month Areopagita works in the environ- mental services department at the hospital, and said he loves his job. His dedication to his work has earned him the recognition to be selected as em- ployee of the month for October. "Samuel is a hard worker and does an outstanding job," said Andrew Bales, director of environmental ser- vices. "He is always ready to do what is asked of him." Areopagita has been working at MGH for the past two years. Prior to coming to MGH, he worked as a care- giver in an adult home operated by his parents, and also owned a car and motorcycle repair shop - a business he still does on the side. In environmen- tal services at the hospital, Areopagita - Thursday, November 24, 2011 cleans and maintains the patient rooms, public areas, emer- gency department, intensive care, and the medical/surgical/ pediatrics unit. "The people here are so great to work with," Areopagita said. "We Samuel all help and support Areopagita each another." Before Areopagita arrived in the United States from his native country of the Philip- pines, he worked as a disc jockey, en- tertainer and sound technician. He recently returned from a vaca- tion there where he visited his fianc6e and 4-year old son. "I hope to have them come and join me soon," Areopagita said. mm=ala mTu .... 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