North Mason OKs transfer of Theler wetlands

The North Mason School Board's meetings Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 drew testimony from three area residents on the proposed transfer of the Theler wetlands, trail system and associated properties from the school district to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Herb Gerhardt and Don LePere supported the transfer, while Ken VanBuskirk requested certain conditions for the transfer to proceed.

Gerhardt's written comments, which were read into the record by district Superintendent Dana Rosenbach, stated his full support for the transfer, while LePere, in written and in-person testimony, emphasiz...