Public Notices

The Department of the Interior has announced the start of the 2013 "Share the Experience" contest, giving amateur photographers the chance to join the ranks of Ansel Adams, Thomas Moran, and others who have found recognition for their photographs of the nation's public lands.

 The "Share the Experience" photo contest showcases our nation's public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges, forests and recreation areas - and draws entries from all across the United States. It is the largest national park and public land photo contest for amateur photographers.

 “Photography has the power to make the great outdoors accessible so that we all can see some of the most beautiful places in the world through the eyes of people like Ansel Adams,” said Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. “This is a fun competition that helps strengthen the connection between Americans and their public lands, and I look forward to seeing the submissions from across the country.”

The Board of Commissioners for Central Mason Fire & EMS (Mason 5) will be holding the commission meetings on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of each month beginning June 5^th, 2013. The meetings are held at Station 58 located at 122 W Franklin St in Shelton. Meetings begin at 4:00 PM.

Mason General Hospital Foundation is partnering  with Salish Cliffs Golf Club to host the 2013 Quality Care Open Golf Tournament on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 91 W State Route 108, Shelton.  The Foundation’s annual tournament raises monies to purchase medical equipment for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics, with this year’s proceeds to fund a new MRI Compatible IV Pump.

The day includes 18 holes of golf, outdoor dinner and entertainment, a putting contest, tee packs for each player, and team photos.  Five-player teams play in scramble format, with Registration at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 10 a.m.  Over $5,000 in prizes will be awarded, plus a 50/50 cash prize for the putting contest.  There are two Hole-In-One grand prizes available - $10,000 cash, and a new car from Gillis Auto Center!    Last year MGH Foundation’s tournament raised over $70,000 in cash and in-kind donations from the community; the funds raised by the Quality care open stays in the community to purchase equipment for Mason General Hospital & Family of clinics.

From Nisqually to Tacoma, Washington State Department of Transportation crews will be out in force starting Sunday as they inspect bridges, repair pavement and accomplish other work. In the process, motorists will notice numerous closures along both northbound and southbound I-5. Some work, such as installing raised-pavement markers, is weather dependent and will be postponed with inclement weather. Other work, such as bridge inspections, will continue regardless of weather. The closures are scheduled to occur as follows:

Public comment requested on the scope of environmental review

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will hold four informational meetings on the proposed development of a long-term Marbled Murrelet Conservation Strategy for forested state trust lands in Western Washington. The meetings will take place June 5-19.

Once completed and adopted, the strategy will become an amendment to DNR’s State Trust Lands Habitat Conservation Plan.

At the meetings, DNR will provide information and gather input on the current proposal and the scope of environmental review. DNR and USFWS are conducting a joint environmental review process according to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

These meetings, and the associated comment period, represent the second phase of an expanded two-phase public scoping process that will help guide the development of a joint environmental impact statement for the strategy. Phase One scoping took place in 2012 and included public meetings and a comment period.

Phase Two Public Meetings:

Mason Transit Authority (MTA) is offering a youth pass, for $13.00, which is valid Memorial Day through Labor Day.  This pass is for youth ages 6-17 and, in addition to MTA, it is honored for all routes on Clallam, Grays Harbor, and Jefferson Transit.  MTA is hopeful this partnership with neighboring transit agencies and cost savings will encourage youth and families to explore the Olympic Peninsula using public transit.  A regular monthly youth pass is $18.00, so this will save $41.00 on youths’ summer travel.  All buses are equipped with bike racks and are ADA accessible. The passes are available for purchase in Mason County at the MTA Business Office, Mason County Treasurers office in Shelton, and QFC in Belfair.  For more information please contact Mason Transit Authority at 360-427-5033 or 800-374-3747.

The Asset Building Coalition and United Way of Mason County are sponsoring free financial education classes on June 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. The purpose of these classes is to provide financial hope, opportunity and choice to low-income individuals and families through fun, interactive classes in a friendly environment.

Classes will be held at William G. Reed Public Library at 710 W. Alder St, Shelton WA 98584. These classes are scheduled to be held from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Snacks and childcare will be provided. Upon completion of all four classes, participant may receive a $25 beginning balance in a savings account at Our Community Credit Union.

The classes will cover identity theft, budgeting, practical shopping tips, banking and credit.

Space is limited, and participants must register in advance. Please contact United Way at 329 W Railroad, Suite 204, Shelton, WA 98584 or call 426-4999, or visit the web-site, www.unitedwaymasonco.org

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Expected to Begin: July 2013
Estimated project completion: September 2013

Drivers can expect one-way alternating traffic controlled by a signal on US 101 in the Purdy Canyon vicinity throughout the duration of the project. Excavation work will completely close the highway for 25 nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sundays to Thursdays. A 22-mile signed detour will be in place to direct northbound and southbound traffic along State Route 106 back to Hwy 101.

For more information go to WSDOT project page.