About Shelton's Arcadia

For those of us wanting more business we now have added an attraction for all of us to draw from!

The Economic Development Council of Mason County has announced the major progress of the Ridge Motorsports Group plan to build a 2.5 mile road course and drag strip. This complex will be about four miles outside of Shelton and be the home to non-professional race events. Car clubs and individuals will be the main user of this facility. The direct economic impact outside of the track will be $12 million to the local community. This project is projected to put "Heads in beds" and be a boon to restaurateurs.

The developers of the facility have already received approvals to clear and grade the 170 acre site. Grading and preliminary development is underway. its anticipated that enthusiasts will travel from as far away as Vancouver B.C. and Northern California to participate racing events.

It is anticipated that the track will be paved late this summer and the other developments such as buildings will follow.

We should the hundreds of supports that have turned out to make this project possible through their overwhelming enthusiasm.

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For additional information about the project, go to: www.ridgemotorsportspark.com

Arcadia Point located in Mason County Shelton WA

In the mid 80s today so time to visit the water!

Yes, that is Mt. Rainier in the Background

Maybe stroll the beach at low tide

There is even history to explore - Site of the Arcadia School built in 1865

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Hello My name is Dan Griffey. I am running for the State Legislature in the 35th District. You may have heard that I am a firefighter, a family man and a small business owner, what you may not know is why I am running for this office.

I have to say for some time now I have been concerned by what I see going on around us. We have high unemployment, high taxes and our neighbors are struggling to keep their heads above water. Times are tough and they have been getting tougher. That is why almost 58% of us in the district voted in Initiative 960. It was not meant to stop all taxes but it was meant to only pass new taxes with a 2/3 majority vote. That means that if the people really want it they can approve it and if they don't - it is a no go. After all our representatives Represent us ...the people.

Unfortunately this initiative of the people was overturned by some of our Legislators- Kathy Haigh being one of them. It was then that I knew we needed our voice back. Our votes had to start counting. We could not afford to wait a minute longer.

I agree with the Washington State Constitution, "All political power is inherent in the people". We should have more liberty, more freedom, more opportunities and more of our tax dollars in our pockets.

We can balance our budget by prioritizing funding for Education, Critical Infrastructure, Police and Fire/EMS. We can get Washington's people back to work- and the time is now.

If you agree, vote for Dan Griffey and have someone truly working for YOU in Olympia. Together... We can do better.

My Husband Dan and I had the honor of Chairing the Mason County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. Among our guest speakers was Rob McKenna and Buck Compton.

Many know Buck through the HBO series Band of Brothers, and his efforts to bring us victory in WWII. He was also a professional athlete and played with Regi Jackson, as well as an attorney who tried Sirhan Sirhan- the man who shot and killed Bobby Kennedy.

He shared many stories with us that evening and we were all thrilled to have him. One of the points that really stuck me was his unwillingness to give up the freedoms we enjoy in America.

He was not referring to just the big stuff either. He meant the little things. Anti smoking laws, taxes, and a slew of others that seem like a good idea on the ballot.

We have an anti smoking law in place in Washington. What Buck was referring to was not to make a law, but to allow the businesses and individuals decide for themselves when and where it would be permitted.Taxes are implemented for one cause, and when we fulfill the need... continue to tax. If you think about the issues that have been on the ballot that you may or may not have voted for, in your life time there have been many of your freedoms just signed away.

So the moral of my post is to vote with the future in mind. Think of the future as Buck Compton shared about before you cast your ballot.He has seen so many changes and I trust the wisdom he has earned in his years. A lot of what we see today or even complain about was signed away by well intentioned voters.