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Discharging private fireworks is always illegal within the City of Shelton, including on the Fourth of July, while Mason County will allows private fireworks during specific times through Tuesday. The then-Shelton City Commission voted in 2013 to ban private fireworks in the city after residents complained about their use and the noise, litter, scared pets and traumatized military veterans before, during and after the Fourth of July. Violators can be charged with a misdemeanor and a fine. To report suspected fireworks violations, call 360-426-4...
Three school principals resigned this month from the Shelton School District. June 13 was the last day for Mario Juves, the principal at Oakland Bay Junior High School for two years. Today is the last day in the district for Stacey Anderson, the principal at CHOICE High School for 14 years, and Amber Argus, the principal at Evergreen Elementary School for two years. All three resignations were approved as part of the consent agenda at the Shelton School Board’s meeting Tuesday evening. Katie Diamond, communications specialist for the Shelton S...
A 2-year-old child died after being submerged in a car that plunged down an embankment into Lake Cushman on Monday. “This is still under investigation and the cause is still under investigation,” MCSO Chief Criminal Deputy of Patrol Operations Ryan Spurling told the Journal. “It’s terrible. Every year, it seems like we lose one or two people up there from jumping off the rock or drownings.” According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Declaration of Probable Cause, Christopher J. Valeta, 30,...
Mason County included in settlement Mason County commissioners approved a proposed settlement between multiple parties, including Mason County, and the state Department of Natural Resources regarding DNR-managed forest lands. According to the information packet, Mason County along with other counties, school districts, fire districts and government entities, challenged the Sustainable Harvest Calculation for the 2015-2024 planning decade adopted by DNR and the proposed settlement. The settlement is intended to improve the forest inventory data...
State Parks urge Fourth of July responsibility The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission encourages safe gatherings in state parks during the Fourth of July weekend. According to a news release, the commission urges visitors to check for closures and alerts before heading out and leave no trace by packing out trash and anything they have brought with them, and all fireworks must be extinguished. Parks asks people to practice fire safety by keeping them small and contained and respect beach closures to protect wildlife and marine habi...
“Pro-life conservatives are obsessed with the fetus from conception to 9 months. After that, they don’t wanna know about you. They don’t wanna hear from you. No nothing! No neonatal care, no day care, no Head Start, no school lunch, no food stamps, no welfare, no nothing. If you’re pre-born, you’re fine, if you’re preschool, you’re f-----.” — George Carlin, “Back in Town” HBO special, 1996. The day after George Carlin died in this month in 2008, the flag at the post office was at half-staff, and...
Carlson for the people Editor, the Journal, A vote for Mark Carlson is a vote for the people. Mark Carlson cares about the people of Mason County. He will bring back town meetings and citizen input regarding our county. He wants to make sure that we the people have the opportunity to be involved in local government so our voices are being heard. He is an America-first, U.S. Marine veteran, retired, successful business owner who has lived in this community for 35 years and has raised a family here. Mark wants to make sure our county is being...
I've never used Zoom intensively, so when I attended Tuesday's "Keeping the Culture in AgriCulture: First Annual Food Sovereignty Symposium" hosted by Tahoma Peak Solutions, I was trepidatious about the screen experience as much as I was excited about the program. As a recovering desk jockey, I can be very irritated by unprofessional or clunky UIs ("user experiences.") Nothing of the sort took place over the four hours of webinar that I enjoyed. Even presenters who claimed not to enjoy...
After three years of searching for a suitable location for a dog park, members of the nonprofit organization “Friends of Lake Cushman Dog Park” have found a home. Bill Long, secretary of the organization, pursued options that included a proposed arrangement with the Port of Hoodsport, whose commissioners had spoken favorably of the group and its proposal during their April and May meetings, even though they ultimately declined to take part in a partnership. But it was the group’s discu...
Preliminary county budget guidelines approved Mason County 2023 and 2024 preliminary budget guidelines were approved by county commissioners at the June 21 meeting. According to the information packet, the calls for budget from county departments goes out by the second Monday in July. The board sends out budget instructions on or before the date the auditor sends out the call for budgets. The Congressional Budget Office has projected elevated inflation will continue through 2022 because of a combination of strong demand and restrained supply...
Tickets on sale for annual Love INC golf tourney Tickets are on sale for the 11th annual Love INC Charity Golf Tournament, which will be hosted July 18 at the Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club in Union. Teams of up to four golfers can register for $175. The event is the largest fundraiser for Shelton-based Love INC (In the Name of Christ), whose 25 partner churches provide people in need with clothing, blankets, backpacks for kids, diapers, medical equipment and financial help. To register for the golf tournament, call 360-462-5683 or go to...
On the 21st anniversary of her father's passing, Amelia Inez Smith was bid to join him. She gave her love to her family one final time, then, with her mother and her best friend beside her, she slipped away in the early hours of the following morning. She was 41 years old, far outlasting the expectations of her doctors. Her life was a testament to the value of laughter, love, and family. Amelia's childhood was spent building forts among the blackberry bushes and huckleberries, with maple and...
Susan M. Weber passed away of Stage 4 Lung Cancer on May 16, 2022, in Olympia, Washington. She resided at Mother Joseph Care Center the past seven years. She was born October 7, 1945, to Ernest Albert Dahman and Virginia Donna Dahman in Shelton, Washington. She also lived in Quilcene, Washington. Susan attended Quilcene High School and worked as a security guard and homemaker. She kept a very clean home! She was proud of her children and their accomplishments, and she loved her grandchildren. She loved Elvis, soap operas and puzzles, as well...
Remembering Chris Fox Please join us in remembering Chris's life and legacy. July 16th, 2022 at the Colonial House on 222 W. Pine Street, Shelton - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be refreshments served. If you'd like to bring food or drink to share, please feel free. Contact Teresa (360) 485-6218 we are sorry but handicap access is not available at this venue....
A Celebration of Life gathering honoring Muriel Mullen will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, 11:30 a.m. at the Shelton United Methodist Church, 1900 King Street in Shelton, WA. Followed by a catered "picnic theme" meal in the church's Central Hall....
James Vincent Verone passed away June 12, 2022, in Olympia, WA, his home for 43 years. He was born May 22, 1954, to Anthony P. and Susan (Venditto) Verone, in New Castle, PA. Jim graduated from New Castle High School in 1972 and earned an AA and Paramedic certification from Central Washington University. Jim worked as a paramedic for American Ambulance in Vancouver, Wash. (1980-1992) where he was awarded the 1986 Paramedic of the Year; a paramedic/firefighter with Mason County Fire District #5...
William Pfeltz, 81, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 23, 2022, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Colby Boyce, 26, a resident of Elma, passed away June 25, 2022, in Everett, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Mark Alan Younkin, 65, a resident of Grapeview, passed away June 25, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Jonie Fox, 57, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 26, 2022, at Virginia...
