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Voice hears about fire prevention Garden clu will host a (Continued from page 1.) HOWEVER, Bakken says that too, of course, would like to see reg- ulations that allow nonprofits to build more homes on smaller lots. THE VOICE also heard from Fire District 2's Beau Bakken, whose own holiday-season night- mares include turkey fryers, dried- out trees and overloaded electrical circuits. Turkey fryers are deep-fat fryers designed to hold and cook a whole turkey and if you want to see a fire chief flinch, just tell him someone set the fryer up inside their garage or out on their wooden deck (or per- haps on a sloping gravel driveway) and then lowered a still-frozen tur- key into the smoking-hot oil. "These fryers get the oil so hot, they can self-ignite - and they'll ig- nite everything nearby, especially if they tip over, and a cooking-oil fire won't extinguish with water," Bakken said as he grimaced. If you use a fryer, Bakken notes that it is important to put it fully outdoors on a level, non-combus- tible surface. He also says that it is extremely important to have a dry- chemical fire extinguisher close by in case anything goes wrong. Christmas trees are the number one fuel source of holiday fires. When dried out, they are extreme- ly flammable. He suggests that trees should be freshly cut, with their trunks left soaking in water, and should be left up no longer than two weeks to minimize a fire hazard. "And," he adds, "don't put them anywhere NEAR a fireplace or space heater!" Strings of outdoor lights are the area's number two source of holi- day fires and Bakken recommends no more than three strings of lights be strung together and plugged into a single outlet. He says that any more than that tends to over- load a home's electrical system. In closing, Bakken noted that the department will once again escort Santa and his sleigh into local neighborhoods, distributing free smoke detectors and goodies. Check the department's Web site at www.mcfd2.com for Santa's scheduled stops in various neigh- borhoods. The North Mason Community Voice is a grass roots organization FIRE DISTRICT 2 will once again be chauffeuring Santa Claus around the district. He'll be spreading good cheer and passing out free smoke detectors to those that need them. of North Mason residents with a goal to "encourage free and open dialogue between citizens of North flower shov The Evergreen Garden will be presenting a flower show which they ing "Home ibr the the Mary E. Theler Center in Belfair from to 4 p.m. on Friday, and Saturday, December 8. Organizers say that the will consist of flower miniature designs, exhibits, crafts exhibits and ous educational displays. The show will be Washington State judges and the public is coma to attend the event charge. There will also be a with gifts, swags, Christmas( and more during the event. that would like further tion about the show or the club itself should call ber Marie Ennaro at Mason and our local and state gay- 2 ernments on issues of community locations concern." Our Group hoping to expan(J[ the newly formed hospital (listrict (Continued from page 1.) Mason School District. "WE BELIEVE these taxing districts need to make sense based" both on taxation and service area," said Dr. LePere. "We believe this annexation accomplishes that." Dr. LePere and DeBritz also say that it is clear, based on the numbers they have reviewed from Mason County, that it will be a sig- nificant tax savings for LakeLand Village, Victor and Allyn residents to join Public Hospital District 2. That is especially true, they add, in light of the fact that a new bond for Mason General is likely in the near future. "With a new urgent care facility on its way, we don't see any logical reason we in North Mason should sign on to a bond for 20 or 30 years for a facility in Shelton we don't use," said DeBritz. "Particularly with a new school bond coming soon. There's only so much the taxpayers can do." DeBritz also points out that a new urgent care facility in Belfair will not require a bond since it will be built by a developer and leased to Harrison Hospital. In addition, he says, the new district's commis- sioners have already committed to keeping the current millage rate at 34 cents per $1,000 which is what Allyn, LakeLand and Victor residents are already paying. DEBRITZ ALSO points out that the last Mason General Hos- pital bond, which voters over- whelmingly rejected, would have cost nearly $50 million. He says that with a now smaller district any future costs will be shared by fewer residents which creates "sig- nificant concern" for him and other North Mason residents. "Mason General has stated the intent of their eflbrts to separate the county into two districts ear- lier this year was in fact to have a better opportunity to pass a bond by eliminating the precincts that have typically been the least sup- portive precincts in North Mason," DcBritz added. In order to show support tbr the proposed annexation, Unite North Mason Health Care has already started collecting signatures on pe- titions in local stores, restaurants and with a door-to-door effort. North Mason High School senior softball player Molly Coppinger has signed a letter of intent to play at Central Washington University next year. Coppinger, already a three-year starter in the infield for the Bull- dogs, has been a huge part of the success of the program. North Ma- son High School has a record of 69- 10 in the same three-year period Serving anyone living or in Mason or Grays Harbor 526 W. Cedar St., Shelton 2948 Olympic Hwy. N., 426-9701 www.ourcu.com JESFIELD Construction, Serving the North Mason since 1967 Specializing in seawall Re-construction and home repairs 275-6684 Frank Merrill Belfair, Lic #JESFII*228DO Coppinger signs with Central C,ear,n.. Grading. Excavating Logging, Homesites to Commercial Building Complexes - Culverts to Storm Drainage Systems Driveways to Highways - Topsoil to 2 MAN Rock (360) 275-286' Fax (360) and has placed first (2007), second (2006) and fifth (2005) at the state tournament. Coppinger's contributions have been noticed by the coaches of two different leagues as she has earned all-league status in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Coppinger's three-run home run in the 2A championship game against Centralia last spring pro- pelled the Bulldogs to the school's second title in school history. "Molly is a team leader both by her performance on the field and her communications with her teammates," said North Mason High School Coach Paula Grande. "She has been an outstanding cap- tain. I would describe Molly with three words: focused, driven and hard worker." 18862 E State Rt. 3 Allyn, WA 98524 ZEPHI*033C0 WDFW has grants available The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be- gin accepting applications Decem- ber 1 from individuals and groups seeking financial support for vol- unteer projects that benefit fish and wildlife. Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) grants provide cost reimbursement for volunteer projects that support fish, wildlife and their habitats, improve access to the outdoors, colltct and dis- seminate fish and wildlife science Santa set to visit Grapeview December 1 Santa Claus will visit Grape- view from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat- urday, December 1. Santa will arrive at the Horton Community Center, adjacent to the fire hall, riding on a shiny red fire truck. The Grapeview Com- munity Association will provide cookies, punch and carols and also take pictures of the young ones with Santa. Mr. Friendly the Bal- loon Man will also be on hand to entertain everyone. For more information call Lou- ise Okonek at 275-2542. [l/l0000C°mpany Ill).V'/e.stern. -V(l{i V[I',R eclar lumber of :1/#/I ll00-- B • • and educate the public about re- source conservation. The grants will be awarded for projects undertaken between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Applications must be received by February 28, 2008. Applica- tion materials are available on the WDFW Web site at httpg/wdfw. wa.govlvolunter/vol-7.htm or by calling the department at 360- 902-2700. Saint Nicholas' to host festival, The annual Saint Nicholas Festival presentation is being planned for December 6, 7 and 8 at Tahuya's Saint Nicholas' Epis- copal Church. Displays will tell the story of Nicholas, the Archbishop of Myra in 300 A.D., who became the mod- el for today's Santa Claus. A large collection of nativities and angels will also recount the birth of Christ. Christmas carols on the church's pipe organ and music on compact disc will lend a festive air to this celebration of the namesake of the season. The event will open at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, with a two-hour wine and cheese party. The church will also be open from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Decem- ber 7, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. The church is located at 15000 NE North Shore Road in Tahuya. Those that would like more infor- mation about the church or the upcoming festival should contact Donna Hedlund by calling 275- 6881. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY Re. Box 275 • NE 431 Log Yard Rd. • Belfair, WA 98528 The Place To Take Your YARD & WOOD Waste Contractors Welcome $tarting.r Per small mm  Per b::rlCenJ o qF  Truck Load l --AFTrailer size of I , ,I r (Pick-up Size) OR •  Load* vehicle I OPEN MON-FRI 7AM-5PM • WEEKENDS 8AM-4PM 275-0228 Plea,, ,a, for directions and more information NO Plastics or Garbage PLEASE Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, November 29, 2007 Serving Puget Sound Since 1969 338 N. Callow Brernerton. 373-0551 • www.elmosbooks.€om Open 7 Days A Week AIIrz=RS AUTOMOTIVE Foreign • Domestic g' ) " " Z" "-) db,,,oiee (Io/ut00 Mark and Onitra Ayers By appoimmem on Shop 360-275-0405 or 360-463-0725 Grapeview, WA The Washington State Department of Transportation will host two open houses in December to share progress made in the preliminary SR 302 corridor analysis. To accommodate the community, we have arranged different meeting dates and locations. Please attend the open house most convenient for you. Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Peninsula High School Auxiliary Gym (near pool & tennis courts) 14105 Purdy Drive NW, Gig Harbor Thursday, December 6, 2007, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Key Peninsula Civic Center 17010 South Vaughn Road, Vaughn For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR302/NewCorridor/ Voice hears about fire prevention Garden clu will host a (Continued from page 1.) HOWEVER, Bakken says that too, of course, would like to see reg- ulations that allow nonprofits to build more homes on smaller lots. THE VOICE also heard from Fire District 2's Beau Bakken, whose own holiday-season night- mares include turkey fryers, dried- out trees and overloaded electrical circuits. Turkey fryers are deep-fat fryers designed to hold and cook a whole turkey and if you want to see a fire chief flinch, just tell him someone set the fryer up inside their garage or out on their wooden deck (or per- haps on a sloping gravel driveway) and then lowered a still-frozen tur- key into the smoking-hot oil. "These fryers get the oil so hot, they can self-ignite - and they'll ig- nite everything nearby, especially if they tip over, and a cooking-oil fire won't extinguish with water," Bakken said as he grimaced. If you use a fryer, Bakken notes that it is important to put it fully outdoors on a level, non-combus- tible surface. He also says that it is extremely important to have a dry- chemical fire extinguisher close by in case anything goes wrong. Christmas trees are the number one fuel source of holiday fires. When dried out, they are extreme- ly flammable. He suggests that trees should be freshly cut, with their trunks left soaking in water, and should be left up no longer than two weeks to minimize a fire hazard. "And," he adds, "don't put them anywhere NEAR a fireplace or space heater!" Strings of outdoor lights are the area's number two source of holi- day fires and Bakken recommends no more than three strings of lights be strung together and plugged into a single outlet. He says that any more than that tends to over- load a home's electrical system. In closing, Bakken noted that the department will once again escort Santa and his sleigh into local neighborhoods, distributing free smoke detectors and goodies. Check the department's Web site at www.mcfd2.com for Santa's scheduled stops in various neigh- borhoods. The North Mason Community Voice is a grass roots organization FIRE DISTRICT 2 will once again be chauffeuring Santa Claus around the district. He'll be spreading good cheer and passing out free smoke detectors to those that need them. of North Mason residents with a goal to "encourage free and open dialogue between citizens of North flower shov The Evergreen Garden will be presenting a flower show which they ing "Home ibr the the Mary E. Theler Center in Belfair from to 4 p.m. on Friday, and Saturday, December 8. Organizers say that the will consist of flower miniature designs, exhibits, crafts exhibits and ous educational displays. The show will be Washington State judges and the public is coma to attend the event charge. There will also be a with gifts, swags, Christmas( and more during the event. that would like further tion about the show or the club itself should call ber Marie Ennaro at Mason and our local and state gay- 2 ernments on issues of community locations concern." Our Group hoping to expan(J[ the newly formed hospital (listrict (Continued from page 1.) Mason School District. "WE BELIEVE these taxing districts need to make sense based" both on taxation and service area," said Dr. LePere. "We believe this annexation accomplishes that." Dr. LePere and DeBritz also say that it is clear, based on the numbers they have reviewed from Mason County, that it will be a sig- nificant tax savings for LakeLand Village, Victor and Allyn residents to join Public Hospital District 2. That is especially true, they add, in light of the fact that a new bond for Mason General is likely in the near future. "With a new urgent care facility on its way, we don't see any logical reason we in North Mason should sign on to a bond for 20 or 30 years for a facility in Shelton we don't use," said DeBritz. "Particularly with a new school bond coming soon. There's only so much the taxpayers can do." DeBritz also points out that a new urgent care facility in Belfair will not require a bond since it will be built by a developer and leased to Harrison Hospital. In addition, he says, the new district's commis- sioners have already committed to keeping the current millage rate at 34 cents per $1,000 which is what Allyn, LakeLand and Victor residents are already paying. DEBRITZ ALSO points out that the last Mason General Hos- pital bond, which voters over- whelmingly rejected, would have cost nearly $50 million. He says that with a now smaller district any future costs will be shared by fewer residents which creates "sig- nificant concern" for him and other North Mason residents. "Mason General has stated the intent of their eflbrts to separate the county into two districts ear- lier this year was in fact to have a better opportunity to pass a bond by eliminating the precincts that have typically been the least sup- portive precincts in North Mason," DcBritz added. In order to show support tbr the proposed annexation, Unite North Mason Health Care has already started collecting signatures on pe- titions in local stores, restaurants and with a door-to-door effort. North Mason High School senior softball player Molly Coppinger has signed a letter of intent to play at Central Washington University next year. Coppinger, already a three-year starter in the infield for the Bull- dogs, has been a huge part of the success of the program. North Ma- son High School has a record of 69- 10 in the same three-year period Serving anyone living or in Mason or Grays Harbor 526 W. Cedar St., Shelton 2948 Olympic Hwy. N., 426-9701 www.ourcu.com JESFIELD Construction, Serving the North Mason since 1967 Specializing in seawall Re-construction and home repairs 275-6684 Frank Merrill Belfair, Lic #JESFII*228DO Coppinger signs with Central C,ear,n.. Grading. Excavating Logging, Homesites to Commercial Building Complexes - Culverts to Storm Drainage Systems Driveways to Highways - Topsoil to 2 MAN Rock (360) 275-286' Fax (360) and has placed first (2007), second (2006) and fifth (2005) at the state tournament. Coppinger's contributions have been noticed by the coaches of two different leagues as she has earned all-league status in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Coppinger's three-run home run in the 2A championship game against Centralia last spring pro- pelled the Bulldogs to the school's second title in school history. "Molly is a team leader both by her performance on the field and her communications with her teammates," said North Mason High School Coach Paula Grande. "She has been an outstanding cap- tain. I would describe Molly with three words: focused, driven and hard worker." 18862 E State Rt. 3 Allyn, WA 98524 ZEPHI*033C0 WDFW has grants available The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be- gin accepting applications Decem- ber 1 from individuals and groups seeking financial support for vol- unteer projects that benefit fish and wildlife. Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) grants provide cost reimbursement for volunteer projects that support fish, wildlife and their habitats, improve access to the outdoors, colltct and dis- seminate fish and wildlife science Santa set to visit Grapeview December 1 Santa Claus will visit Grape- view from 10 a.m. to noon on Sat- urday, December 1. Santa will arrive at the Horton Community Center, adjacent to the fire hall, riding on a shiny red fire truck. The Grapeview Com- munity Association will provide cookies, punch and carols and also take pictures of the young ones with Santa. Mr. Friendly the Bal- loon Man will also be on hand to entertain everyone. For more information call Lou- ise Okonek at 275-2542. [l/l0000C°mpany Ill).V'/e.stern. -V(l{i V[I',R eclar lumber of :1/#/I ll00-- B • • and educate the public about re- source conservation. The grants will be awarded for projects undertaken between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Applications must be received by February 28, 2008. Applica- tion materials are available on the WDFW Web site at httpg/wdfw. wa.govlvolunter/vol-7.htm or by calling the department at 360- 902-2700. Saint Nicholas' to host festival, The annual Saint Nicholas Festival presentation is being planned for December 6, 7 and 8 at Tahuya's Saint Nicholas' Epis- copal Church. Displays will tell the story of Nicholas, the Archbishop of Myra in 300 A.D., who became the mod- el for today's Santa Claus. A large collection of nativities and angels will also recount the birth of Christ. Christmas carols on the church's pipe organ and music on compact disc will lend a festive air to this celebration of the namesake of the season. The event will open at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, with a two-hour wine and cheese party. The church will also be open from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Decem- ber 7, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. The church is located at 15000 NE North Shore Road in Tahuya. Those that would like more infor- mation about the church or the upcoming festival should contact Donna Hedlund by calling 275- 6881. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY Re. Box 275 • NE 431 Log Yard Rd. • Belfair, WA 98528 The Place To Take Your YARD & WOOD Waste Contractors Welcome $tarting.r Per small mm  Per b::rlCenJ o qF  Truck Load l --AFTrailer size of I , ,I r (Pick-up Size) OR •  Load* vehicle I OPEN MON-FRI 7AM-5PM • WEEKENDS 8AM-4PM 275-0228 Plea,, ,a, for directions and more information NO Plastics or Garbage PLEASE Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, November 29, 2007 Serving Puget Sound Since 1969 338 N. Callow Brernerton. 373-0551 • www.elmosbooks.€om Open 7 Days A Week AIIrz=RS AUTOMOTIVE Foreign • Domestic g' ) " " Z" "-) db,,,oiee (Io/ut00 Mark and Onitra Ayers By appoimmem on Shop 360-275-0405 or 360-463-0725 Grapeview, WA The Washington State Department of Transportation will host two open houses in December to share progress made in the preliminary SR 302 corridor analysis. To accommodate the community, we have arranged different meeting dates and locations. Please attend the open house most convenient for you. Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Peninsula High School Auxiliary Gym (near pool & tennis courts) 14105 Purdy Drive NW, Gig Harbor Thursday, December 6, 2007, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Key Peninsula Civic Center 17010 South Vaughn Road, Vaughn For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR302/NewCorridor/