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Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe grew into a multiverse through “Loki” and “What If …?” on Disney+, fans of the “Halloween” horror films were already well-acquainted with the concept of branching timelines. From 1981 through 2002, various sets of sequels to (and remakes of) the original 1978 “Halloween” saw Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis and Michael Myers killed off, brought back and killed off again, as each new timeline told us that either parts or all of the preceding films hadn’t actu...
The Shelton girls soccer team won a pair of games against Aberdeen and Rochester last week in Evergreen Conference matches. The Highclimbers took down Aberdeen 2-1 in a shootout last Thursday, its first game in more than two weeks. Senior Sarah Jacoby booted home the game-winning penalty kick and freshman goalkeeper Cassie Muenchow made a big save to secure the win for Shelton. Shelton hit the road last Friday to take on Rochester and boarded the bus home after a 2-0 victory. Junior Delfina...
Shelton locked up a district playoff spot with a 36-6 win against Black Hills last Friday in an Evergreen Conference football game at Highclimber Stadium. The Highclimbers are guaranteed a district playoff game with the win, either against the No. 1 or No. 2 team out of the Greater St. Helens League. "It's a lot better to qualify for a play-in game, knowing that you have a chance to get into the field of 16," Shelton head coach Mark Smith said. Mason Goos returned this week after missing last...
Shelton Boys Tennis Shelton hosted Tumwater last Wednesday and traveled to Centralia last Thursday to end the regular season, but no results were posted. Volleyball The Highclimbers traveled to Aberdeen last Thursday and earned a 3-0 win in an Evergreen Conference match. Shelton faced Centralia on the road Tuesday and hosted Rochester in a doubleheader Wednesday in EvCo contests. Girls swimming Shelton earned a 110-43 win against Centralia-Rochester-W.F. West in an Evergreen Conference dual meet...
It's 1946 and a fall week in Belfair. Mary is putting away summer clothes and cleaning the dressers and Sam goes out duck and deer hunting. There were two house fires in and near Belfair. Butter is a dollar a pound. Friday, Oct. 25, 1946 Today I went to Seattle on the 9:25 a.m. boat. Got all my work done before I left. Wrote six letters on the ferry. Went to Antique Shop and got my pitcher and four glasses. They are lovely too. Went downtown and sent Mama a vase for her birthday. Got myself...
After a first year that wound up being a “dress rehearsal” due to COVID-19, not only is Ethan Busby and Michael Kerkes’ Crazy Hill Garden & Botanicals boutique nursery up and running in Belfair, but it’s also the home of an art gallery. Busby emphasized that it was his partner and fellow co-owner Kerkes, who’s a certified professional horticulturist, who had the dream of opening such a nursery, he told the Shelton-Mason County Journal. They opened in March 2020, just a few days before they had...
The Journal of Record is produced using 911 call information Mason County Emergency Communications, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the Shelton Police Department and tribal police provide. MACECOM does not provide the Shelton-Mason County Journal with specific details about each call. For more information about MACECOM, call 360-426-4441. OCT. 11 A burglary investigation was conducted on East Brockdale Road in Shelton. Alarm activity was reported on East Wallace Kneeland Drive in Shelton. Burglary was reported on Northeast State Route 3 i...
Inez Carol Hybholt, 94 died October 10, 2021 with her family by her side in Shelton Washington. She was born January 15, 1927 to Victor and Caroline Granum. She had an older sister Adair and they lived in the Seattle area. Her dad worked for Firestone Tire Company. He was able to keep his job during the Great Depression. Because of many pay cuts they lost their house. They bought a small piece of land in Bothell Washington. Friends and neighbors helped cut trees and dynamite the stumps. They... Full story
Casey Allen Loudin, 44, lost his battle with Liver disease on September 20th, 2021. Born to Chester and Deborah Loudin, November 12, 1976, at Fairfield Air Force Base in Spokane, WA. Casey attended Grade school in Olalla where he played baseball, South Kitsap Middle school, and North Mason High School where he played football and had many friends. He joined the Marines after graduation, and was stationed in Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. Casey always took the time to show respects to other military men,... Full story
James R. Denney, was born in Chehalis, WA in 1942, and passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. Russ grew up and attended school in Centralia, Washington. He then served at Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington. He and Pat returned to Centralia to raise their two sons, then moved to Shelton in 1984, to own and run Pantorium Cleaners until it closed in 2014. Russ will be remembered for his ready smile at work, church, Centralia School Board, and Shelton Chamber of Commerce. He leaves his... Full story
Lauren Sandra Munday, 69, of Shelton, WA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, surrounded by family. Lauri is survived by her husband Mark Munday; her children Earl (Cassie) Moran, Lloyd (Tracy) Moran, Nancy (William) Moran Julian, Jonathan (Dawn) Moran, Sarah (Troy) Martin; her siblings Judy (Larry) Maker, Gordon (Rhonda) Hurd, Gary (Gina) Hurd, Rebecca (Kim) Dixon, Anita (Bill) Masterman, Carol (Jerry) Powless; her grandchildren Stefanie (Keith) Fletcher, Troy (Alex) Martin,... Full story
Phillips "Phil" Bagwill passed away on September 18th, 2021, in Bremerton, Washington at the age of 87. No malady could dampen Phil's affection for his family or his sense of humor. He continued to welcome relatives into his home and to bless us with his laughter until his final weeks of life. Phil grew up in Aberdeen, Washington. He also spent part of his upbringing in Greensboro, North Carolina and Pleasantville, New York. Between 1956 and 1958, Phil served in the United States Army. Several... Full story
Theresa Vera O'Brien Beerbower passed away due to natural causes on Friday, October 2021, at Maple Glen in Shelton. She was 98 years old. She was born September 28, 1923, in Kelso, WA, to James Riley O'Brien & Frances Luvada (Dunathan) O'Brian. She married Harold B. Beerbower on February 6, 1943, at the Beerbower Homestead, and was self-employed at Beerbower Spool Manufacturing. She enjoyed bowling, gardening and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, and by daughter Loretta Wilson... Full story