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Page A—2 Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 Agate store fined $7,500 for violations By Journal staff news@masoncounty. com The Agate Store in Mason County has topped the most recently released list for citations and fines from the Department of Labor & Industries stemming from complaints about workplaces violating the state’s “Safe Start” and masking requirements. The Agate Store, a fuel station and market at 3841 E. Agate Road, declined to comment when the Shel- ton—Mason County Journal contacted them about the list that L&I released Nov. of businesses that were cited and fined in the past two months for violations. The Agate Store was fined $7,500 for allegedly not enforcing employee or customer mask use, and other non- COVID safety Violations. The store has appealed the fine. NEWS BRIEFS Among the other citations and fines listed by L&I for the past two months were $6,000 for My Good Market in Lacey for neither enforc- ing customer mask use nor taking employee temperatures; $4,500 for Highway 99 Tire Center in Vancou- ver for neither enforcing employee or customer mask use nor having a written safety program; $3,600 for Skagit Arms in Burlington for not requiring employees or customers to wear masks and for violating social ~distancing rules; and $900 for Red Carpet Car Wash in Sequim for em- ployees not wearing masks. Of the remaining four businesses listed, three were in Spokane and one was in Walla Walla. According to L&I, complaints about possible violations increased substantially in the week after Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement of new re- strictions to help curtail the spread of COVID-19. L&I is one of the state agencies charged with ensuring that employ- ers follow state requirements to protect their employees and custom- ers during the pandemic, which the agency does by looking into public complaints, nearly all of which come through the state Emergency Opera- tions Center (EOC). Complaints by workers are sent directly to L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) for evaluation. “This is about the safety of work- ers and protecting our communities,” said Anne Soiza, L&I assistant direc- tor for DOSH. “We know how very hard this is for everyone, but it’s go- ing to take all of us working togeth— er to drive the number of new cases down.”L&I has investigated thou- sands of complaints regarding mask- __+__________________T_ ing violations since July, and while most of the companies contacted agreed to follow requirements with- out the state taking formal action, a small number have not. L&I has cited businesses for mask violations alone since July, as- a result of ECG complaints and a few public complaints that came directly to the agency. In addition, many DOSH inspec- tions take place each day that might result in COVID-19 citations thatare not in response to complaints to the ECG. In October, L&I received more than 1,300 complaints about busi- nesses not enforcing mask use rules with their employees and customers, and in the week leading up to the agency releasing its latest list of cita- tions and fines Nov. 20, the number of new complaints has tripled. Fallen tree blocks U.S. 101 U.S. Highway 101 just south of state Route 106 was blocked Nov. 18 by a fallen tree that was reported about 4:20 am. and cleared nearly three hours later, Washington State Patrol spokeswoman Chelsea Hodgson told the Shelton-Mason County Journal. Hodgson said the tree fell onto power lines and completely blocked U.S. 101. WSP was joined by the Department of Transpor- tation and Mason County PUD 1 in responding to the scene, with WSDOT assisting in clearing the road and conducting traffic control as drivers were redirected to East Purdy Cutoff Road and state Route 106. Mason County PUD 1 crews repaired the downed power line and restored customers’ pdwer the same day. Controlled burn prompts 911 calls On Nov. 20, at 6:08 p.m., MACECOM 911 re- sponded to multiple calls from the Lake Cushman area from residents reporting fires in the moun- tains on the west side of Lake Cushman. The fires were a controlled hum of slash piles. Accident in Grapeview sends one to Harborview Fire and emergency medical responders joined law enforcement at a single-vehicle wreck with reason to sell your home now and not wait is because there is less competition. The fewer number of comparable homes for sale, the greater the probability that a buyer will look at your home. Simply put, it’s the supply and demand theory. Serious Buyers Are Out There Homes are sold and bought 365 days a year! Serious buyers are still looking! Some buyers may stop their home search because of the weather, but serious buyers will continue to look at homes. The Best Brokers Are Always Up To The Challenge. A great real estate broker will know how to-adapt to the current season and market properties to reflect There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration before deciding when to sell a home. Many homeowners believe selling a home during the fall or winter months is not a good idea and that the spring is the best time to sell a house. _' Certainly most real estate markets across the United States experience a “spring market rush” everyyear. There is no doubt that the “spring market" is a great time to be sell- ing. However, the fall and Winter seasons may be the best fit for you for many reasons. Here are several benefits to selling your home in the fall or winter that may work to your advantage: Less Competition! One great SPRING IS NOT THE ONLY TIME TO SELL injuries Saturday in the 3000 block of East Grape- view Loop Road. 7 One person was airlifted to Harborview Medi— cal Center in Seattle due to head injuries, and the road was partially blocked for investigation and cleanup of the incident. Mason County Sheriffs Deputy and Public In- formation Officer Matt Colbenson told the Journal three people were'in the vehicle, including the sub- ject who was airlifted. Of the remaining two, one left the scene while the other was treated for minor bumps and bruises. Colbenson said the incident is under investiga- tion. Fire reported on East Agate Road The Sheriffs Office reported fire crews were on scene near the block of East Agate Road at 1:44 pm. Sunday, responding to reports of smoke from a single-story home. Everyone made it out of the home safely and deputies remained on scene for traffic control be— cause the road was reduced to one open lane. Car strikes pole in Skokomish Valley At 5:26 pm. Sunday, the Sheriffs Office said law enforcement, firefighters and utility crews respond- ed to the scene. of a car that struck a power pole on the first corner of West Skokomish Valley Road, ‘ Small OIL that. They can make suggestions and give some of tips on how to sell a home during the fall or winter seasons. Staging For The Holiday Season Many people believe staging a home is the main reason a home sells. While staging may help, some buyers have a difficult time envisioning themselves in a home no matter what you do. However, there are some buyers who can eas- ily be “sold” on a home because it is staged. Simple “seasonal” staging such as adjusting the color of the decor or having an aroma in the air that is relative to the time of year can help. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! EATING OIL COMPARE OUR I.OW PRICES! We carry kerosene. 427-8084 causing traffic delays while the broken power pole was repaired and the road was cleared. , Sheriff’s office K-9 unit stops burglary Thursday saw the dogs of the Mason County Sheriff s Office K-9 Unit have their day, starting when deputies received a call of a suspicious ve- hicle near East Johns Prairie Roadand Challenger Drive about 2 pm. As deputies investigated, they reported seeing a man fleeing from a trailer across the street and into the woods. Deputies suspected they had interrupted a bur- glary, and K-9 J ano was sent to the scene. After a three-quarter-mile trek through the woods, the trail reached East Batstone Cutoff Road, where J ano found two people in a residential backyard. In recognition of such achievements, the Mason County Sheriffs Office K-9 Unit received what it deemed “a generous donation” that same day, which was credited to “Mr. and Mrs. Zimmaro.” Mr. Zimmaro had recently read an article in the Journal about tracking work that the Mason Coun- ty Sheriffs Office K-9 Unit had accomplished dur- ing the week. Zimmaro told the Sheriffs Office he was familiar with K-9 operations because he’d been a K-9 handler for the Thurston County Sheriffs Of- fice early‘ in his 34—year law enforcement career. The Mason County Sheriffs Office K—9 Unit re— lies on such dOnations to help keep its dogs healthy and trained. I Compiled by Kirk Boxleitner I LUBRICANTS COMPANY Sons DIST. CO Located at Sanderson Industrial Park