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The City of Shelton is one step away from outlawing camping on city right-of-ways, a measure designed to persuade homeless people to either accept official shelter and other services and or move along. The Shelton City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to the ordinance, which would make it a misdemeanor to stay overnight in a tent, hut, lean-to or other temporary shelter or structure on city land "which is reserved for any public purpose, including city-owned rights-of-way, parks, pub...
Siblings Christopher Floe and Caroline Harris were arrested in connection with the Oct. 7 shooting in the 500 block of North 4th Street in downtown Shelton. Floe, who was the victim of the shooting, was booked into Mason County Jail for first-degree assault, first-degree criminal conspiracy assault, false reporting and criminal conspiracy to commit a drive-by shooting. Harris was arrested for first-degree assault, first-degree criminal conspiracy assault, and criminal conspiracy to commit a...
The North Mason School Board is hoping that the third time is the charm for passing a levy on the Nov. 2 ballot. North Mason tried to pass levies in February and April of 2020, but was unsuccessful, which prompted the formation of a levy committee to allow for community input to produce the best levy for the community. “Our levy committee is an outstanding group of individuals that represent all different facets of our community,” North Mason School District Superintendent Dana Rosenbach sai...
The Shelton Police Department will receive $249,580 to purchase new body-worn and dash cameras for officers because its current cameras are no longer in production. The council gave Tuesday evening gave final approval to the purchase at its meeting. The council gave preliminary approval to the deal official at its Oct. 5 meeting. At the Oct. 5 meeting, Shelton Police Chief Carole Beason said the district’s body-worn and dash cameras were purchased in 2017. That company was purchased by another company, and “the model we have is no longer a via...
Seventeen candidates are running for school board positions on the Nov. 2 general election ballot, and only four of the races have more than one name on the ballot. Three positions are up for grabs on the Shelton School Board, with a single candidate on the ballot for each position. Marty Best, who was selected in September to complete Lynn Eaton’s unfinished term, is seeking to continue the two-year unexpired term representing District 2. Best works as the administrative services manager for Grays Harbor Transit. Matthew Welander is the o...
County commissioners approved Primitive Road designations at the Oct. 12 meeting. According to the information packet, the designation provides lower liability for warning signing on low volume unpaved access roads. Roads with 100 vehicles or fewer per day are eligible. Public works staff reviewed the current list to update the list. The list of primitive roads includes Ford Loop Road, Kelly Hall Road, Beerbower Road, White Road, Rock Creek Road, Waldrip Road, Ellis Road, Cove Drive, Squaxin Drive, Maples Road, Cemetery Road, Yates Road, Four...
Seven bridges had designation changes at the Oct. 12 commissioners meeting after Mason County Public Works inspections. According to the information, Stretch Island and Rossmaier bridges each had maximum load limits established. Hliboki, Gosnell Creek, Eich Road, Eich and Carlson bridges each were established as one-lane travel bridges....
Imagine a crisp, cool fall morning, much like this one. Blue skies mingle with a patchwork of clouds, a slight breeze stirs the air. In the streets, families gather. It's the first week of September 1942. The Lodz Ghetto, created after the German invasion of Poland, is home to more than 200,000 Polish Jews. In the morning stillness, dread fills the air. Jewish parents are ordered to turn over all children under 10 and all adults over 65. Within a week, more than 15,000 children will have been...
In my spare time, I think up titles for country-western songs. The practice provides an opportunity to explore the themes that country-western music is known for. Here are some: “My Boyfriend’s a Dirty, Low-Down, No-Account, Lying, Cheating, Bird-Dogging Fool, But I Hate Him Anyway” “You’re the Grout in My Log Cabin of Love” “There’s a Deer in My Beer” “Eating Beans, Splitting Seams” “I Have High Friends in Low-Cut, Acid-Washed Jeans” “He Stole My Heart So I Stole His Smokes” “My Liver’s Liv...
Ivermectin thoughts Editor, the Journal After reading some letters to the editor criticizing the unvaccinated for not getting the experimental jab that apparently doesn’t work anyway, I wonder why ivermectin works so well in India? Their cases dropped like a rock when they started using it. Japan is now, why not use it here? Is there another agenda afoot? It will not kill you. It’s been on the market for years and besides that my wife and I would be dead now. Ralph E. Aldrich Shelton Blame it on Biden Editor, the Journal, We’re nine month...
The new cat foster partnership with the Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women in Belfair benefits when the Humane Society of Mason County sells pet microchips for $20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdy at Casey’s Bar and Grille at 24090 state Route 3 in Belfair. The event includes a pet costume contest, food, raffles and the microchip clinic. In the program with Mission Creek Corrections for Women, the Human Society of Mason County provides the food, litter, medical care and transport, and Mission Creek pairs cars in need of foster care with t...
Games, classes at senior center in Shelton The Mason County Senior Activities Center hosts games, classes and other events at the Pavilion at 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton. The events on Oct. 18 are cribbage and tai chi at 8:15 a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican train dominoes at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, and pinochle at 12:30 p.m. The events on Oct. 19 are cribbage at 8:15 a.m., in-person and Zoom yoga at 8:30 a.m., the sewing/knitting circle at 9:30 a.m., the senior walkers at Kennedy Creek at 1-0 a.m. advanced line dance at 10 a.m., and...
The Mason County Genealogical Society meets via Zoom at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. To get the Zoom link, call 360-437-3119 or email [email protected]....
Thirty women over the age of 50 will be transformed into “Cinderella at the ball” and photographed at a fundraising event Saturday at The Underground in Shelton. The “Cinderella of a Certain Age” event raises money for the nonprofit Shelton Youth Connection and the homeless youth program. Tickets are $150. The news release states “Women over 50 tend to be overlooked, thought of grandmotherly; old, soft in the middle with crinkled smiles and wrinkled hands; forgetting that they were young. It is time that gentrification come to an end where bea...
Mason County property owners have until Nov. 1 to pay their second half property taxes. According to a news release, Mason County Treasurer Lisa Frazier noted there are options to make property tax payments. There is a drive-up property tax payment drop box located in the alley next to 411 N 5th St., building 1. Taxpayers can mail their payments and it must be postmarked no later than Nov. 1 to avoid interest charges. Taxpayers can pay online or over the phone with a credit or debit card or an E-check. in-person property tax payment...
Travelers who use U.S. Highway 101 near Hoodsport may see a workzone in separate locations, possibly delaying travel. At milepost 331.4 in Hoodsport, there will be one-way alternating traffic during daylight hours each weekday until Friday, Oct. 29. Crews will be repairing a section of debris fence. For traffic updates, download the WSDOT app or visit the regional Twitter account....
Restrooms are closed in the day-use area at Potlatch State Park until further notice, according to the Washington State Parks Twitter account. Restrooms in the campground area are still available....
The 2021 Northwest Permaculture Convergence returned to the roots from whence it sprouted 14 years ago: Sahale, an intentional community in Tahuya that's part of the Goodenough intentional community project. This prodigal youth's cape was festooned with the burrs of change blown by the chaotic winds aswirl since 2020. Unsure what would sprout from them, the convergence shook them off across several fields and spaces in Sahale - and they sprouted into the first cultivars of a decentralized...
Port of Hoodsport commissioners heard about the transportation electrification movement when Tonia Buell of the state Department of Transportation gave a briefing on grant money for installing electric vehicle charging stations. Buell, who addressed the port during the commissioners’ Oct. 13 meeting on Zoom, said the Electrify America organization was created as a result of the Volkswagen Clean Air Act Civil Settlement of 2017. Buell said $2 billion is going to Electrify America, with $800 m...
Mason County saw a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases last week, increasing six cases to 207. There were five deaths in the last week, including three men, a 50-, 60- and 80-year old and two women, a 70- and 80-year old. The county death toll is 64. The state cases are dropping but Mason County cases are holding, according to Mason County Area Command. Director of Community Services Dave Windom said he is scratching his head about why this is occurring. "I'm wondering if we're a micropolitan...
Washington’s cool weather is great for pumpkins. Ideally, pumpkins do well in 55-to-60-degree temperatures. Whether you are picking pumpkins from your backyard, buying them from a local farmer or Master Gardeners, they are bound to be a big hit. When deciding on a type of pumpkin to grow, consider its purpose. For pie, consider New England Sugar Pie, the Jack-O-Lantern is best for carving and the Cinderella is best for ornamental decorations. No matter which variety you choose, you need space and time. The vines can grow up to 30 feet long. M...
Thelma Winger was found guilty on four counts of first-degree animal cruelty and one count of second-degree animal cruelty in Mason County Superior Court on Oct. 8. The sentencing trial is scheduled for Nov. 18. According to court documents, three first-degree counts are related to animal cruelty at dogs named Fred, Baby and Buddy. One first-degree count is related to a horse named Kissy and the second-degree count relates to a cat named Pearl. On April 17, 2018, Mason County Sheriff Deputy...
Whether you need help with the pets you have or are looking for a new furry friend to add to your family, the Humane Society of Mason County can help you. There are some new things happening at HSMC, including the purchasing of a new van from Pierce County animal control for transporting animals. "We asked the community here in Belfair and Mason County put out for donations and said we were going to try to purchase this van," Humane Society of Mason County vice president Scott Gordon told the Jo...
The Mason Transit Authority has plenty to look forward to and challenges before the calendar flips to 2022. MTA General Manager Amy Asher started in July and she’s getting more comfortable in the position, even though there’s still a lot to learn. “A big part of that is getting to know the community and getting to know staff and getting to know our board members,” Asher said. “I’ve spent quite a bit of time doing that. Earlier today, I had a meeting with a board member, a 1-on-1 meeting and...
