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The Shelton City Council on Tuesday began paving the way for community organizations to host temporary homeless encampments of up to 30 people, with a long list of rules and regulations. In a 6-1 vote, the council moved the proposed code amendments to its action agenda at its meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 2. Council member James Boad cast the dissenting vote. The council members talked about the code amendment changes at a work session on March 22. Under the proposed amendments, a community group...
The Shelton City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to the city's proposed Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, whose top three priorities are improving the Western Gateway on West Railroad Avenue, and building two roundabouts on Wallace Kneeland Boulevard. The council can make the plan official with a vote at its meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 2. No one spoke during a public hearing on the proposed plan on July 5. The city's code states that the plan is designed "to assure that each...
A 91-year-old Hoodsport woman died in a two-car crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and state Route 102 on July 16. According to a news release, a 25-year-old Shelton man was driving south and a car with four Hoodsport residents was traveling north on 101 near the intersection of state Route 102. The 25-year-old's car crossed the center line and hit the second vehicle head-on. The 25-year-old Shelton man fled the scene upon the arrival of law enforcement but was later apprehended. He...
Crews are paving the way for smoother, and drier, parking at Mary M. Knight Schools. Employees of Granite Construction are replacing the gravel driveways and parking lots for the two Matlock schools with asphalt. In late April, the Mary. K. Knight School Board awarded a $630,000 contract to the Olympia-based company for the project, expected to be completed before school begins in September. Since the school's opening in 1972, staff, students and visitors have grappled with a gravel parking lot...
18-2022 Jack Glenn Pettyjohn passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Brookdale West Olympia on June 26, 2022, after battling Alzheimer's for several years. He was 87. Though he was only at Brookdale a short time, he quickly captured the hearts of many there. He was known throughout his life for his kind and gentle manner, dry (and unexpected) sense of humor, and most importantly his devotion to family. Jack enjoyed many outdoor activities, including road trips by car and motorcycle,...
Deborah Lynn Taylor Simmons, 50, of Shelton, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on July 1st, 2022.Debbie was the daughter of Randall Lee Taylor and LaNita Vae Hollingworth Taylor. Debbie was born in Bremerton, Washington on June 12th, 1972 and graduated from Shelton High School in 1990.Debbie was the wife of Blake Griffin Simmons. Debbie worked at 2nd Street Design Studio in Shelton for 25 years and was known and loved by many members of the community. The outpouring of love from her family,...
22-2022 On July 6th, 2022, an exceptional being, Joelle Lyons Everett, left this earth to become a bright star in the firmament. She passed away peacefully at home in Shelton, WA with her loving husband and family at her side. One in a billion, Joelle was born on August 25, 1939, in Spokane, WA to Daniel and Alice Lyons. Joelle graduated from Central High School in Spokane in 1957 as Valedictorian with a GPA of 4.0. A brilliant student, she was awarded a National Merit Scholarship, and...
2/16/1940 – 6/8/2022 Phy was born in Deer Lodge Montana to Walter Rinderknecht and Evelyn Reistad. She was the oldest of three girls. After graduating from Missoula Sentinel High in 1959, she worked at the radio/TV station KGVO Missoula. The family left Montana for Washington and put down roots in Edmonds. Phy soon followed and got an apartment and began working for the 1962 World's Fair in the Press office. In 1963 Phy married Bernie Migas. Although the marriage ended, they had two w...
It is with tears of sorrow and heavy hearts that we have to make the announcement that Richard Ernest Calvin passed away April 25, 2022, in Shelton, WA at the age of 59. There will be a Celebration of Life for Rick at the Harstine Island Community Hall at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th, 2022. The Harstine Island Community Club and Hall held a very special place in his heart as he got married there this past September. He was very involved in the club working with the historian to take over...
A Celebration of Life BBQ in honor of Billy G. Graham 1939-2021 On Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Held at: 21 E. Hickam Lane in Shelton Bring your memories and stories, and a side dish if you'd like. For more information call Tracy (360) 229-0301...
Shirley Dickinson Erhart passed away at her home on July 13, 2022, resulting from complications following a hip fracture. Family was with her continually during her last days and hours. Shirley Alice Dickinson was born to Alfred and Louise Dickinson on December 15, 1929, in the apartment above the first gas station in Union, Washington, built by her auto mechanic father, Al Dickinson. By the time she was in first grade, Shirley's family had moved into a house behind Irene S. Reed High School...
Robert "Bob" Milton Byerly passed away on July 10th at the age of 86 from complications of Dementia. Bob was born on June 16th, 1936, to Ruby and Milton Byerly. In 1955 he joined the U.S. Navy and served for four years. In 1960, he married Rosalie Kralicek and the two were married for 61 years. Bob worked as a marine machinery repairer at PSNS for 30 years, retiring at the age of 55. Bob enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and hunting at his cabin. Bob...
Pamela Lee Byerly of Belfair, WA passed away on July 5, 2022. Born in Vallejo CA on April 6, 1944, she eventually moved to Belfair where she lived most of her life and graduated from North Mason High School in 1962. She worked as a playground aid, ran her own photo booth and was a school bus driver at North Mason School District. Pamela loved God, family, crafts, the beach, gardening, and was a past President of Evergreen Garden Club. Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Charlie...
Harrison Tyner Neuharth, "Pinky", as his friends called him, was born in Seattle, WA February 14, 1922. He served in the Army during World War II. Pinky was 100 years of age when he passed at Fir Lane Nursing Facility on July 6, 2022. He retired from Seattle Transit and moved to Lake Cushman where he became a Volunteer Fireman, active Booster Member and belonged to the Shelton Eagles. Pinky is preceded in death by his Loving wife of 61years Gladys Neuharth....
Celebrating the life of JULIE GENTLE ~ August 13th, 2022 at 3 P.M. ~ Suzy Petty, her family and Luke Monroe invite you to celebrate the beautiful life of Julie Gentle. Faith Lutheran Church 1212 Connection St., Shelton WA 98584 Cheerful attire encouraged...
Richard Francis Ferrari, 75, a resident of Shelton, passed away. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Donetta May Frederick, 78, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 4, 2022, at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Daniel D. Reynolds, 50, a resident of Lacey, passed away July 9, 2022, in Auburn, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Lewayn Hammond, 66, a resident of Olympia, passed away...
Helga was born in Germany, September 1, 1940. She made her way to the US in 1962, eventually settling in Washington. Helga loved people and found working in restaurants, including The Capital and Taylor Town, a perfect fit. Church, family and friends were extremely important to her. She died peacefully December 13, 2021. Friends are invited to a graveside service 2:00 July 26, 2022, at Shelton Memorial Park with a reception afterwards....
Central Mason Fire & EMS was dispatched to a structure fire at the Fairmont Cove Apartments in the early morning on Monday. According to a Central Mason Fire news release, the Shelton Police Department arrived prior to CMFE and the police assisted in getting people out of the building. The fire was in a second story apartment and an interior fire attack was instituted, which led to a quick knockdown of the fire. There was one report of a possible burn injury and the patient was treated and...
Engine enthusiasts examine a 1919 Garford truck July 9 at a vintage farming, forestry and maritime machinery show and swap meet at Old Iron Park on Johns Creek Road. The truck - which has a 29-horsepower four-cylinder engine - was used to perform deliveries from Mossyrock for the Railway Express Co. from 1919-1930 before being placed in storage for 55 years....
