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SOUTH SOUND wwwthcolynpluoa C2 Sunday February 4 2007 THE OLYMPIAN RODEO Continued from Page Cl of horses is much better than spending money on a new Son-ics stadium" said Vessey who is raptain of the American Made headed He said he has the rodeo arena lumped in his mind with the other big projects inching into view Other questions are being raised about the types of jobs the project might create and what those jobs might pay Kessler who is House ma- recover some of the jobs lost at the mine Some of those jobs paid $65800 a year Guenther said The arena would have many uses said people who testified on its behalf Connie Patterson of Hoofed Animal Rescue of Thurston County said her group rescues has rescued 270 neglected horses in the past year and has 22 impounded today which creates a problem for housing them The REQ Center would provide 20 stalls for that purpose while veterinarians inspected die animals or gave them dental or hoof care Patterson said Thurston Lewis Clark and Pacific counties could use the center for that purpose Crowson said the non-polluting industry would create jobs be a national or even international destination and serve as a meeting place fin: equestrian livestock and other groups Retired Centralia veterinarian Everett Macomber said the site would become a draw for a large regioa He said plans fin: a multipurpose facility with an educational component could benefit the four school districts within 10 miles of the facility And Denise Vessey of Thurston County said that Tkails End in Tlimwater be around forever for the thousands Hewitt who has a marketing background appeared to have that in mind with presentation before the Senate Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Committee led by Sea Rasmussen Hewitt strode in with his trademark cowboy hat on and Olympia resident Tbm Crowson who represented the Washington Backcountry Horsemen sported the same look Cowboy boots added to the effect And women in cowgirl hats and shimmering red shirts rounded out the image in the back of the room Hewitt told lawmakers that the 7000-seat arena which would include luxury boxes would produce 150 to 300 jobs during construction which must begin in January 2009 under terms of the bill Thirty to 50 other fulltime jobs would be produced at the arena itself which is intended to be the host for national and regional rodeo and horse events Some sales or marketing jobs could pay $100000 a year with commissions other jobs would be minimum wage and up Hewitt said Bob Guenther president of the Thurston-Lewis-Mason Labor Council said that pay in the county is below the state average and the horse center would help the area PUBLIC AGENDAS what city councils and other groups plan this week Bucoda The Town Council meets at 7 pm the second and fourth Tuesday at Town Hall 110 Main St For more information call 360-278-3525 Lacey The City Council meets at 7 pan the second and fourth Thursday at City Hall 420 College St SE For more information call 360-491-3214 meeting has been canceled The next meeting is Feb 22 Mason County The Board of Commissioners meets at 9 am the first three Tuesdays and 6 pin on the fourth TUesday in commission chambers 411 Fifth SL Shelton For more information call 360-427-9670 ext 422 This agenda includes: Approval of various Veterans Assistance Fund applications a Approval to reappoint Ray and Merle Dingfield to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a two-year term a Approval to appoint David Robbins to serve on the Mason The quick action on Senate Bill 5336 minored passage earlier in the week in the House of House Bill 1164 which is headed to the House Finance Committee Republican Sea Dan Swecker of Rochester sponsored the Senate measure with Democratic Sens Ken Jacobsen and Marilyn Rasmussen signing on Republican Rep Gary Alexander of Thurston County sponsored the other measure with Democratic Reps Sam Hunt and Lynn Kessler among the co- sponsors Even with bipartisan support both measures face obstacles some because of the skepticism that any money request faces and some the result of the many sports arena and athletic proposals going to lawmakers this yean Those requests include a potential $300 million tax package for an arena for the Seattle SuperSon-ics basketball team $164 million for a NASCAR racetrack in Kitsap County and more perhaps for a hockey arena in King County Rep Ross Hunter D-Medina is chairman of the Finance Committee where Alexander's bill is FOR THE Deaths Custer Jack A 70 Ocean Shores died Friday Feb 2 at Providence St Peter HospttaL Funeral Alternatives of Washington Tumwater 360-753-1065 Lottery No one won a $45 million Lotto Jackpot Saturday or a $960000 Quinto drawing so the jackpot goes to $46 million for Monday's Lotto and $1 million for Monday's Quinta There were 20 Lotto tickets sold with five winning numbers worth $1000 and 1068 tickets had four winning numbers for $30 each Sales for Saturday's Lotto drawing were $547878 In Quinto 17 tickets were sold with four of the five winning cards and are worth $1800 each and 757 had three SOUNDINGS Continued from Page Cl However it has fallen victim to a blister rust introduced more than 100 years ago from Europe The US Forest Service estimates that 90 percent of Western White Pines west of the Cascades have died because of the blister rust Guess what? The tree that stands at my place is showing the weepy stain-like signs of that dang blister rust This tree have a very bright future We sauntered to the back pasture to confirm the identity of three more trees which included another old world cedar that was easy a Port Orford cedar and an exotic sprue that had Thomas a bit puzzled because we Rodeo Drill learn I nope w- can get this going and start hammering puttingthe nail to it" Sea Margarita Prentice the Renton Democrat who serves as chairwoman of the Senate Ways mid Means Committee said Friday that die expects the horse arena and other measures dealing with public-facilities district to be dealt with at the same time She also said she would not support a rodeo arena if it pledge to use in its events have nothing against them I just want to protect die Prentice said Frantic Concerned by the job losses in Lewis County Prentice said she also told NASCAR promoters to put the racetrack Lewis County Thick backers rejected that she said Brad Shannon is political editor for The Olympian He can be reached at 360-753-1688 or bshannontheolympiancom nevvstheolympiaaaxTv'obits 1 David A Santee Soldotna Alaska resident Mr David A Santee was found dead on January 20 2007 at his home from injuries sustained In a snow machining accident He was 53 Memorial services will be held tram 1 :00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday February 11 2007 at the Prosperity Grange on Steamboat Island Road In Olympia Washington Mr Santee was born on November 1 1953 In Longview Washington He graduated tram North Thurston High School in Lacey Washington He also attended school In electronics at Capital Business College He worked for Puget Sound Energy as an electrician and lineman for 18 years He moved to Alaska In April of 2006 and lived at his home near Soldotna Mr Santee was a Protestant and enjoyed hunting fishing and both working and building things with his hands "David was a very kind thoughtful and generous man He loved visitors who would come to Alaska to fish He made them all welcome He loved traveling around the country and the world Including London Norway and Scotland We will all miss him and have loving memories of him on earth and In heaven" his family said Mr Santee was preceded In death by his parents Ed and Dorothy Santee brother Bud Santee and nephew Jeffery Tanner He is survived by his sisters and broth-ers-in-law Carolyn and Clifford Maddox of Tigard Oregon Dorothy and Alton Brasher of Apache Junction Arizona Betty and Roy Wilbur of Olympia Washington and Jackie and Roy Edinger of Maple Valley Washington 12 nieces and nephews and many good friends Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Ke-nai Alaska wwwalaskanfuneralcom Georman Chin Georman Chin age 59 born November 11 1947 In Seattle Washington passed away January 26 2007 A longtime resident of Olympia Washington Georman graduated tram Franklin High School in Seattle and earned a Bachelor of Science In Computer Science from Oregon State University He worked for the State of Washington's Department of Revenue for over 30 years He was a dedicated dog owner and founding member of the Top Dog Agility Club He was kind and thoughtful to everyone he encountered He is survived by his wife of 30 years Marguerite Chin daughter Clarissa Hsu (John) granddaughters Kayla and Amanda brothers Leona Chung and Moe nieces and nephews Donald Louis Maggie Nathan Lawrence and Stewart A memorial service will be held at United Churches of Otympta an Saturday February 10 2007 at 11:00 am jority leader said she signed on to the bill mostly because she wants to see an economic-development boost fin: Lewis County which lost about 600 high-paying jobs with the closing of the coalmine near Centralia know how it feels and the kinds of challenges a community will face when they lose those jobs" Kessler said referring to mill and manufacturing closures in her hometown Ho-quiam begun the discussion whether or not this will pencil out for them I think there are a lot of questions" A key Kessler said is if the project can show it creates goodpaying jobs Alexander said his first task is convincing Hunter that this project is not like the other big costly arenas proposed RECORD winning cards and are worth $20 each Quinto sales were $181132 Here are Saturdays winning numbers selected in the Washington state Daily Game: 2-4-0 Saturdays winning Keno numbers: 01-03-10-11-12-13-17-27- 28-29-33-36-38-48-55- 59-63-66-72-77 Saturdays winning Lotto numbers: 01-05-07-26-34-44 Saturdays winning Qukito numbers: K4 9V84 64 5 Toll-free state lottery number 800-545-7510 Results are unofficial Verify winning tickets with lottery retailers or officials have a cone to give us a clue The top of the spruce is dead victimized by a weevil that bores into the top of spruce trees Thomas explained The Port Orford cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) actually is not even a cedar but rather a cypress native to southwest Oregon and northwest California an interesting fact: the wood from this tree is in high demand in Japan for making coffins The tree tour at the farm was highly informative leaving me with one assignment Til be on the lookout for a cone from the spruce tree to complete the tree identity project John Dodge is a senior reporter and Sunday columnist for The Olympian He can be reached at 360-754-5444 or jdodge theolympiancom 2 See us on the web at: wwwfuneralalternativesorg OBITUARIES MAMMillM Richard (Dick) Mae Richard (Dick) Moe passed away January 26 2007 In Olympia where he lived for 43 years He was born June 18 1928 in Fargo North Dakota He Joined the Marines and served In San Francisco as a watch repairman While in San Francisco he met and married BJ King Dick graduated from the University of California in 1953 and moved the family to Kennewick Washington where he practiced architecture In 1960 he began a new career In vocational education He worked for Columbia Basin College The Superintendent of Public Instruction and retired In 1985 os the Director of Vocational Education tor Washington State's Community Colleges Soon after moving to Olympia Dick took up a life-long dream of sailing He sailed In local races on weekends and on many a summer vacation After retiring he enjoyed walking playing the guitar tutoring English and attending musical performances especially Dixieland Jazz Dick was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1996 and continued to enioy a life full of activities and companionship The family especially thanks caregivers Al Cushman and Evonne LaForge and the dedicated employees of Senior Services for South Sound Garden Courts and Roo-Lan Healthcare Center for enriching his final years Dick Is survived by two brothers Robert Moe (Karin) of Minneapolis and George Moe (Nancy) of St Paul two daughters Randi Moe of Olympia and Karl Stiers (Richard) of New Zealand five grandchildren and two great-grandchilifren BJ his beloved wile of 53 years passed away In 2002 A memorial service will be held Saturday February 24 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Olympia The family suggests that donations be made to Senior Services for South Sound Safeplace or First United Methodist Church of Olympia Elvin "Ted" Keese Ted was born on August 17 1948 In Puyallup Washington He passed away on January 31 2007 at the age of 58 He was the loving companion of Joyce Fisk of Rainier father of Ricky Cindy Jean Brandon (Sonia) and Curtis step-father of David (Kelly) Chervil (Rich) Tammy (Mike) and Cindy (Scott) grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of two and brother of David Carol Keesee He Is survived by the mother of his children Gloria Keesee A Funeral Service will be on Thursday February 8 2007 at 11 :00 am at Weeks' Dryer Mortuary Please sign our guest book at: wwwdryermortuarycom County Noxious Weed Control Board to fill a vacant position for District 5 His term will end in March 2008 Approval to set a public hearing at 9:30 am March 6 to change the name of Vista Place to Bartlett Place Olympia The City Council meets at 7 pm Tuesdays in council chambers at City Hall 900 Plum St Meetings are broadcast on Channel 3 For more information call 360-753-8447 Rainier The City Council meets at 7 pm the second and fourth Tuesdays at City Hall 102 Rochester St For more information call 360-446-2265 Shelton The Board of Commissioners meets at 6 pm the first and third Mondays in the Civic Center 525 Cota St Sheltoa For more information call 360-426-4491 ext 2249 This week's agenda includes: A corrcctlondetention agreement on the consent agenda between Shelton and Wapata Reappointment of Billie Howard and Annette McGee to the HotelMotel Advisory Committee Tenino The City Council meets at 730 pm the second and fourth Tuesdays at City Hall 149 Hodg-den St For more information call 360-264-2368 Thurston County The commission meets at 9 am Mondays in the board room at the Thurston County Courthouse 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW Olympia For more information call 360-786-5440 The board has cancelled this meeting because of the lack of a foil agenda The next meeting will be at 9 am Feb 12 Tumwater The City Council meets at 7 pm the first and third Tuesdays at City Hall 555 Israel Road SE For more information call 360-754-4120 Meetings are telecast live on Tumwater Television Channel 26 This agenda includes a public hearing about a proposed 1500-acre annexation in the urban growth area west of the city between Interstate 5 and Black Lake Yelm The City Council meets at 730 pm the second and fourth Wednesdays at City Hail 105 Yelm Ave For more information call 360-458-3244 The Olympian FlLN Phone: 360-570-7791 Marlene Mary Jamison In loving memory of our wonderful mother sister wife and grandmother Marlene Mary Jamison was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on December 28 1935 and passed away peacefully In her sleep on January 24th 2007 Marlene loved life even up to the end she was not ready to give up As a child she loved roller skating In competition winning many medals Marlene also loved fishing boating flying and traveling with her loving husband Ron in their motorhome Ail of her life she worked in food service and most recently worked at the Clackamas Costco for 9 years Cooking for her family and friends was a passion especially during the holidays She was an excellent cook and hostess She also received her learners permit to fly so that she could fly next to her husband on their many trips to Minnesota and New York with the kids to visit family Marlene raised her family in Lynnwood and Olympia Washington before moving to Milwaukee Oregon where she lived until her death She Is survived by her husband of 33 years Ron Jamison her four children Mike Ridler (Cindy) Pam Geislinger (Leonard) Karen Pressei (Mike) and Kathleen Nurmi (Brian) eight wonderful grandchildren Shalon Kevin Ryan Amanda Andrea Curtis Nicole and Lindsey and two great-grandchildren Julius and Sean She Is also survived by her brother and sisters of Minnesota Kathleen Gerrle Gloria and Charles and preceded In death by her younger brother Jack To honor her wishes there will be no service Remembrances may be sent to Susan Komen foundation: wwwkomenorg Mary Griffiths Scientist Teacher Activist June 17 1916 January 29 2007 Mary Griffiths unique woman for her time died at age 90 after a 15 year struggle with Alzheimer disease Mary earned her PhD In 1955 while at the same time raising three children She served on the faculty of the University of Washington Zoology Department for most of her career where she taught popular Human Physiology courses to thousands of nurses and pre-med students and conducted scientific research Among other activities she worked with a colleague to clean up Lake Washington Born in England Mary met her future husband Gordon while he was studying at Oxford lust before WWII They marched together against appeasement of Hitler and shared a life-time passion for economic iustice peace civil and women's rights and reproductive choice Mary was also an avid tennis player and gardener Mary is survived by 3 children Katie Cameron of Olympia David of Portland and John of the Netherlands She also has 8 grandchildren Mary was fortunate to spend her last six years at the Hampton an Alzhelmers Special Care Center in Tlimwater She received devoted care from an exceptional staff as well as Hospice and a local RN Ahna Stoller Those who want to contribute to Mary'S memory can support caregivers and work hard to stop wars of aggression and the leaders who urge us Into them FRAIt(()SLLM ifluTl- I Confosed about Cremation Costs? 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