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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/