The North Mason Community Voice is holding a meet the candidates night Monday at the HUB for Senior Services in Belfair. The Voice has invited candidates to speak at their 7 PM meeting and the public is welcome to attend. Each attending candidate will have an opportunity to share the reason he or she is running for office. While not intended to be a debate, the audience will be able to informally ask questions and get to know the candidates.
Families Encouraged to Apply for Free/Reduced-Price Meal Programs
Washington public schools play a vital role in children’s health by providing free and reduced-price meals to students in need. The following U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition programs are administered by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI): National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Special Milk Program.
Police Blotter 9/23/17
The following is a summary of notable police and emergency calls in Mason County from Friday, September 15, 2017 through Friday, September 22, 2017. Specific details have not been released unless otherwise noted. Any one with information is encouraged to contact the appropriate law enforcement or emergency services agency.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Disorder
500 Block N POTLATCH DR
19A2.911 HANGU
Sep 22, 2017
around 10 PM
Road Construction on State Highways 9/24/17 to 9/30/17
The following is a summary of road construction and maintenance scheduled on state highways around Mason County and adjoining areas from September 24, 2017 to September 30, 2017.
Highway: SR 3 Region: Olympic County: Mason Location: Milepost(s) 8.5 to 7.5
Description: A transport company has cancelled the trip of an oversized load scheduled to travel on southbound State Route 3 in Mason County. The trip had been scheduled to occur during overnight hours between late night Friday and early morning Saturday, Sept. 22-23.
Now scheduled for October 7, 2017. The slow-moving oversized load will travel southbound on SR 3 from milepost 8.5 to milepost 7.5, approximately between Agate Road and Mason Lake Road.
Historic House Moving from Oakland Bay to Sequim
A historic house will get a new lease on life after it is moved from an Oakland Bay nature preserve. Capitol Land Trust, an Olympia-based non-profit land conservation organization, is working with Nickel Bros. house moving of Vancouver, BC to move the historic house off Capitol Land Trust’s Twin Rivers Ranch preserve at the north end of Oakland Bay, near Shelton, WA. The work to prepare the house for moving has already started, but the actual move – getting the house off the property and loaded on a barge destined for Sequim, WA., – will take place in the early morning hours of September 23rd.
Burn Ban Update: Recreational Fires Now Allowed Countywide
Mason County has updated its burn ban and as of 8 AM Thursday, September 21, 2017 recreational fires are now allowed but there are still restrictions on other types of outdoor burning:
With the continued fall weather conditions bringing an increase in humidity and wildland fuel moistures, Mason County Department of Community Development in conjunction with the Mason County Fire Chiefs Association is lifting the Stage II Fire Restrictions. The burn ban now reverts to Stage I as follows:
This burn ban applies to OUDOOR BURNING, including land clearing and yard debris; with the exception of recreational fires in approved concrete, stone, or metal pits like those commonly found in campgrounds. The use of charcoal briquettes, gas and propane barbecues will continue to be allowed under the ban.
Two Arrested After High Speed Chase, Foot Pursuit
Two people were arrested Wednesday after a high speed chase, crash and foot pursuit. The chase began about 10:30 AM on U.S. Highway 101 when a State Patrol trooper attempted to stop a car for speeding and passing on the shoulder. The driver of the car, a silver Lexus, fled, reaching speeds of 120 MPH before pulling onto Highway 108.
On SR-108, the car tried to pass three vehicles in a no passing zone. Two of those vehicles crashed. The fleeing Lexus was found parked off the highway a short time later.
Shelton PD: School is in Session – SLOW DOWN!
Shelton Police Department added extra patrol officers to each school zone Wednesday in an effort to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. Several drivers were contacted, and citations were issued for a variety of offences – most were for speed violations in the school zones.
Officers also went downtown to focus on pedestrian safety along Railroad Avenue. An officer dressed in plain clothes – posing as a pedestrian – repeatedly crossed the street in the designated crosswalks.
City Lifts Complete Burn Ban – Recreational Fires Allowed
The City of Shelton has lifted it complete ban on burning and now recreational fires are allowed effective 8 AM Thursday. According to a news release, the Fire Marshal has determined that current weather conditions have eliminated the need to continue the complete burn ban enacted in the City of Shelton. Effective Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 8:00 a.m., restrictions on recreational fires will be lifted.
The stan
dard burn restrictions will continue, and the requirements for recreational fires will still be maintained.
MMK Football Player Named WIAA Athlete of the Week
Mary M. Knight football player, Austin Fries, was named one of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Athletes of the Week for September 10-September 16, 2017. The WIAA announced the winners for week three on Wednesday.
Fries rushed for 309 yards on 13 attempts and four touchdowns in last week’s game. He also had one reception, good for an 84 yard touchdown. (MasonWebTV Powered by HCC was at the game against Evergreen Lutheran and counted six TDs by Fries.)
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