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Ecology extends comment period on fi
The public has more time to
comment on a report related to
improving protections for fish har-
vested from Washington's waters
and the people who eat them.
The draft report is called "Fish
Consumption Rates Technical
Support Document: A Review of
Data and Information About Fish
Consumption in Washington." It
focuses on fish consumption in
Washington and current scientific
information.
The comment period was sched-
uled to end at 5 p.m. Dec. 30. The
period now will end at 5 pim. Jan.
18, 2012, because of requests for
more time to provide comments,
according to the Washington De-
partment of Ecology (Ecology).
Individuals can view the draft
document and follow this effort at
Ecology's fish consumption website
(www.ecy.wa.gov/toxics/fish.html).
You may email comments about
the report to Ecology at fishcon-
sumption@ecy.wa.gov.
Washington uses fish consump-
tion rates as a basis fbr environ-
mental cleanup and pollution
control. The state currently uses
two rates based on assumptions
about how much fish and shellfish
residents eat: 6.5 ~rams per day
incorporated into water quality
standards, and 54 grams per day,
which is used in setting sediment
and water cleanup standards. The
rates were developed in the early
1980s and 1990s.
But current science indicates
that those rates do not accurately
reflect how much of our state's fish
and shellfish actually is eaten by
residents each day. In fact, the
available information indicates
that some of us consume much
larger amounts. The study focuses
on a range that would be protec-
tive of high fish-consuming people
and groups.
Eating fish and shellfish are
important parts of a healthy diet.
The American Heart Association
recommends eating fish at least
two times per week. Also, the acts
of catching, preparing and eating
fish are important cultural and
family practices as well.
Washington-grown shellfish
h report
rank among the world's cleanest
and healthiest. They are shipped
to markets throughout the world.
Having an accurate fish consump-
tion rate helps protect Washing-
ton's healthy shellfish resources
today into the future.
The public comment period is
one way that Ecology is trying to
engage Washington residents in a
dialogue on this issue. In addition,
Ecology hosted a Dec. 12 work-
shop in Seattle to talk with people
about this effort. More than 100
people attended.
Shelton
Alternative
Cinema
shows
monthly
movie
Shelton Community Cin-
ema will screen its month-
ly "Final Friday" movie at
7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30 at
the PUD No. 3 auditorium,
307 W. Cota Street, Shel-
ton. This showing is "9/11 -
The Myth and the Reality,"
a documentary featuring
Dr. David Ray Griffin, who
has published ten books
dealing with the events of
9/11/2001.
In 2008, 2009 and 2010,
Griffin's 9/11 books led to
nominations for the Nobel
Peace Prize.
Griffin is Emeritus Pro-
fessor of Religion and The-
ology at the Claremont
School of Theology in Cla-
remont, Calif..
There is no charge for
admission, but donations
are welcome with proceeds
going to pay the license fee
for the films shown, and to)
SOCK's (Save Our Coun-.
ty's Kids) youth programs
in Shelton.
For more information,
call 432-3229 or email
bob@sock.org. Shelton Al-
ternative Cinema is not as-
sociated with any political
or religious group.
Volunteers sought for Mason County Search and Rescue
Mason County Search and Rescue is seek-
ing dedicated, competent and credible indi-
viduals to volunteer their time and resources
to finding and rescuing lost and injured peo-
ple in Mason County.
According to Sgt. Trevor Severance, Ma-
son County Sheriffs Office Search and Res-
cue coordinator volunteers from several cat-
egories of the Search and Rescue function are
being sought.
Base Camp - Members conduct food ser-
vice functions, logistical support and various
other base camp duties. This opportunity is
great for those that want to participate but
cannot or do not choose to work in the field.
Explorer Search and Rescue - This unit
primarily used for ground search. Members
range from 14 and up. The unit conducts
field operations in the brush, usually on foot.
Mobile - This unit consists of specialists
that conduct road searches and assist in
transporting other units.
Dive Team - This unit conducts underwa-
ter and swift water search, rescue and recov:
cry operations.
ATV - This unit conducts Search and
Rescue operations from all terrain vehicles.
Some members are crossovers from other
units.
Horse SAR - We are seeking interested in-
dividuals who want to help create and oper-
ate a horse mounted Search and Rescue Unit
Questions about the program can be di-
rected to Sgt. Trevor Severance at tsever-
ance@co.mason.wa.us or the Mason County
Sheriff's Office at 427-9670, ext. 313.
Journal file photo
Hood Canal School is looking for community volunteers to help teach algebra
concepts.
Hood Canal seeks math volunteers
Hood Canal School is looking
for community volunteers who
can work with eighth-grade stu-
dents who are learning algebra
concepts.
Volunteers who are comfort-
able with solving equations, iso-
lating variables, etc., and would
like to help, contact junior high
math teacher, Carolyn Gray.
She can be contacted at car-
lyng@hoodcanal.wednet.edu or at
877-5463 x 103.
Volunteers would be assisting
one or two students at a time as a
mentor/tutor under the direction
of Gray.
She is specifically looking for
volunteers who can commit to
a regular schedule between 1-2
p.m.
Nursing
program
offered at
Olympic
College
An information session for
Olympic College's practical
nursing program is coming up.
The next mandatory infor-
mation session will be held on
the Olympic College Shelton
campus from 10 to 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, Jan. 11.
This one-year program is de-
signed to prepare graduates for
the licensure exam (NCLEX-
PN) to become licensed practi-
cal nurses (LPN). The applica-
tion deadline for the class is
Aug. 31 of eachyear.
To register for this session,
email nursing@olympic.edu
to reserve space. Olynipic
College Shelton is located at
937 W Alpine Way.
American Red Cross seeks heroes in Thurston, Mason counties
The American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter is look-
ing for everyday people who have
performed extraordinary deeds in
Thurston or Mason counties. Do
you know someone who used CPR
to save a life, pulled a person from
a burning building or went above
and beyond to help someone in
need?
On April 27, 2012. the Red
Cross will present awards to lo-
cal heroes who saved lives, ex-
emplified the Red Cross mission
or made significant, positive dif-
ferences in the community in the
areas of emergency response.
preparedness and prevention.
Past recipients include police offi-
cers. frefighters, members of the
Armed Forces, teachers, children/
youth and pets.
Help the Red Cross recognize
these extraordinary people by
nominating a hero. Nomination
information and form are avail-
able at www.rainier-redcross.
org or by calling 206-726-3543 or
emailing sarah.cahill@seattlered-
cross.org. The nominee must be a
resident of. or employed within.
Thurston or Mason counties, or
the heroic act must have occurred
within Thurston or Mason coun-
ties.
Proceeds from the Heroes
Breakfast help support local Red
Cross programs and services.
The American Red Cross is a
non-profit, humanitarian agency
dedicated to helping make fami-
lies and communities safer at
home and around the world. For
more information, visit www.
ramier-redcross.org.
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