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Allyn native C.J. Allen on Wednesday finished fourth in his heat in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris, and was 0.15 seconds off the pace of qualifying for the medal round. The 2013 North Mason High School graduate had a time of 48.44. He advanced to Wednesday’s heat by placing second with a time of 48.64 on Monday. The finals are Friday. The former Washington State University track star, now a 29-year-old Atlanta resident, qualified for the Olympics on June 30 by placing second in the 400-meter hurdles w...
The Shelton City Council on Tuesday evening gave preliminary approval to installing 12 cameras at city entrances that read vehicle license plates and within 20 seconds alert Shelton Police of stolen plates or cars, missing persons or abducted children. The council can make the move official with a vote at its Aug. 20 meeting. At a June 25 study session, the council heard presentations on the system by Flock Safety that is used in 61 communities in the state, including Olympia, Kent, Marysville, Omak, Centralia and Aberdeen. At that work session...
Carl Harris Giddings, 71, former resident of Brooklyn, WA, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home in Grapeview, WA. Carl was born on March 24, 1953, in Aberdeen to Oliver "Ollie" and Theodora "Teddy" (Wieland) Giddings. Carl was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from North River High School in 1971. He always said there was no better place to have grown up. He had one wicked sense of humor and he was loved by all family and friends who loved him. Carl met and... Full story
James "Jim" or "Jimmy" Murray Nokes, also Husband, Brother, Dad, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and always, Friend. Jim passed away on July 19, 2024 at Tacoma St. Joseph Medical Center following a courageous battle with a failing heart. Born in Seattle, WA and raised in West Seattle with his four brothers and only sister. Jim graduated from West Seattle High where he excelled in three sports, basketball, baseball and football, where as a starting linebacker won the 1962 city championship. Follo... Full story
Robert Eugene Lloyd, born January 5, 1960, in Shelton, Washington, passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on July 20, 2024. He was the cherished son of Betty Daniels-Smith and Vic Henry. After enlisting in the U.S. Army, Rob was stationed in South Korea, where he proudly served his country. He later married Lisa Venable Wyse, and together they had a son, Cody Lloyd. Rob was also a loving father figure to Lucas Wiles. Rob's life journey took him from Washington to Kentucky and... Full story
Nathan "Nate" Lee Ank, 41, of Shelton, WA passed away at home, surrounded by family on July 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nate was born on September 5, 1982, in Aberdeen, WA to Rodney and Teri (Church) Ank. Nate was caring, selfless, protective, hardworking, strong and loving. He had a wicked sense of humor and kept everyone around him laughing. He also had a deep passion for his family, hunting, fishing and working with guns. Nate worked for the WA Department of Corrections... Full story
Bob Spaulding, 67, a resident of Montesano, passed away July 26, 2024, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Sharon Huisingh, 85, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 28, 2024, at home. Arrange-ments are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Desiderio Ramirez Haro, 95, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 28, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Brenda Nolan, 61, a resident of Shelton, passed a... Full story
In the Nov. 5 general election, Mason County Commissioner Randy Neatherlin will face William Harris in his bid for a fourth term, and Tom Beben and Pat Tarzwell will compete for the other seat up for grabs on the three-member commission. The results of Tuesday’s primary election whittled the three candidates for each seat to two. In the first ballot results for the seat representing District 1, Neatherlin, an independent, had 2,706 votes for 54.81% of the vote and Harris, a Republican, had 1,424 votes for 28.84% of the vote. Republican Ted J...
Republican Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, appears to have made it through the 6th Congressional District primary and will face Democrat Emily Randall in November’s general election. “I am very pleased with tonight’s returns. After my opponents outspent our campaign by 8 to 1, the results show voters desire steady and tested leadership in Congress during these tumultuous times. We have clear momentum heading into November and will continue to unite the Olympic Peninsula to bring real change to Congress,” MacEwen said in a statement. “Throug...
The Squaxin Island kelp bed is the last major kelp bed in South Puget Sound and has declined 97% since 2013, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. The Squaxin Island Tribe and DNR plan to conserve the kelp bed and create a "priority habitat zone" to protect and restore the bed, according to a DNR news release. "Squaxin people have been stewarding these waters and lands for thousands of years. Kelp beds have also been stewarding these waters for thousands of years, providing nou...
The sweetest words a parent can hear from a child: “I’m glad I was born and I’m glad I was born to you.” ■ ■ ■ At the tavern where I play pingpong, there’s a regular there who works as a waiter and bartender at a restaurant in Olympia. A few months ago, I introduced myself to him. He replied, a little startled, “We’ve met many times. I served you drinks last night.” That wasn’t true in all the ways something can’t be true, but he insisted it was true. After some back and forth, I asked whethe...
Election systems are critical Editor, the Journal, This is a reply to Scott Peterson’s letter of Aug. 1: Dear Mr. Peterson, In my view, election systems are more critical than the systems supporting the financial sector. I often say, “ballots are more valuable than cash” because the outcome of an election can shape the distribution of resources and power, and affect the future of our county, state and country. There is much at stake. Financial security experts don’t wait until something is compromised before addressing threats; they are pro...
The passing of Linda "Blondie" Jones on July 18 saddened a community that went to Blondie's restaurant for homestyle cooking and socializing with "family" they had in fellow customers, staff and especially Linda. "She treated her customers like family," longtime patron Bill Lopez said. "She'd come up to the table and check on you," he said, even though Jones hadn't performed official waitress duties in years. Lopez said no matter what happens to the restaurant, a Shelton staple for 23 years,...
An eclectic lineup of rock, country and funk bands can be enjoyed from land or sea at the seventh annual Hoodstock Music and Arts Festival staged Aug. 15-17 at the Union Marina and a new venue, Robin Hood Village Resort in Union. "It's a fun, community-based, all-inclusive weekend," said Shannon Crabb-Stanton, who books the bands. "We're going to showcase our local talent." The concert has been on the water the past four years, and Hoodstock co-founder Kelli Kohout said she's hearing from people...
It's not often I watch a film and am left wondering whether to recommend it, but Yorgos Lanthimos' "Kinds of Kindness" fits that description. I'm writing this review primarily because this film will appear on enough critics' choice lists that I don't want to leave prospective viewers unarmed. Among this film's positives are its innovative format and its casting, but those threaten to be overwhelmed by its gratuitous violence and incoherent ideology. Imagine something akin to a CBS anthology...
Photographer Shawna Whelan took a day hike on Mount Washington on Tuesday and captured these images....
For you that have been reading Mary's Memoirs for the past 19½ years, I received several emails last week when they ended. Mary Theler was killed July 27, 1950, in an auto accident in which she was burned alive. It all started 20 years ago when we had a hard winter with snow. It snowed March 7 and people who lived in Belfair had said it never snowed that late in the year. I was working on restoring Theler's 16mm home movies for an independent study to get my degree at The Evergreen State...
Friday Fun Night at senior center "Beach and Fun in the Sun" is the theme of Fun Night at 6 p.m. Friday at the Mason County Senior Activities Center, 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton. The Mason County Senior Activities Association hosts the event the second Friday of each month. Patrons must be at least 21 years old to attend. Pizza is served from 6 to 7 p.m. Wine, beer and soda is available. The event includes couples dancing, line dancing, cards, dominoes and Dungeons and Dragons. Donations are...
Back-to-School Festival for Shelton families Families in the Shelton School District can pick up free lunch and resources at the district's Back to School Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at Olympic Middle School, 800 E. K St. Vaccines are also offered at the event. Open position on Shelton School Board The deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 16 to apply for an open position representing District 1 on the Shelton School Board. The appointment to the five-member board extends to the November 2025...
Joe Schmit, who resigned from the Shelton City Council in April, on Tuesday was appointed executive director of the MACECOM Board of Directors. MACECOM is the primary public safety answering point for Mason County and operates around the clock. It is overseen by a board of directors of leaders from city, county and tribal governments, and emergency responders. “Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to MACECOM and, coupled with his deep commitment to serving our community, will ensure the public and first responders have access to l...
Applications being accepted for tourism money The City of Shelton is accepting applications for tourism funding grants, allocated through the city’s lodging tax fund. Grant criteria and applications are on the city’s website. Completed applications should be submitted in person at the Shelton Civic Center, 515 West Cota St. Aug. 31 is the deadline to apply. The City’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review applications before submitting its recommendations to the Shelton City Council. Applicants can also present their requests to the LTAC....
Fire District 12 has obtained insurance, commissioners announced Aug. 1, moving the embattled district one step closer to normal operations. In May, Fire 12 lost insurance coverage, was declared a disaster area and saw all three of its commissioners resign. The district’s insurer canceled the policy May 17 due to mismanagement and several steps were required for reinstatement. That happened last Thursday. “We have a long way to go but it sure feels good to get over this mandatory hurdle,” Commissioner Dave Persell told the Journal. “We still h...
The Port of Shelton settled a lawsuit against a former tenant after it agreed to pay the port $2,600 in damages to a building at the Port’s industrial park next to Sanderson Field. The Port of Shelton Commission met in a closed executive session July 29, and then emerged to vote unanimously to accept the settlement. It was filed that day in Mason County Superior Court. The settlement states that Flower Power USA in October 2011 signed a lease agreement with the Port of Shelton to lease half of a 5,000-square-foot building at 153 Henry T...
