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The recount of two close races in the Nov. 2 general election did not change the results, with Miguel Gutierrez beating George W. Blush by five votes for a seat on the Shelton City Council, and Arla Shephard Bull defeating Michael Curtin for another term on the North Mason School Board. The vote counts remained the same from the most recent results released on Nov. 22, Mason County Auditor Paddy McGuire wrote the Journal in an email Friday morning. Gutierrez received 728 votes for 49.59% and Blush 723 votes for 49.25% in their race for a...
Mason County Public Works plans to solicit bids this month for the next phase of the Belfair Sewer project a project that has cost the county millions with a long and tumultuous history that is making progress toward completion. At the Nov. 22 Mason County commissioners meeting, Belfair Sewer project manager Michael Lubovich said during a briefing on the sewer that the project's next phase is a significant milestone. He said the original concept for the project was to find a way to join with...
A city hearings examiner is considering Community Lifeline's request to expand the capacity of its downtown Shelton shelter from 35 beds to 50. On Monday evening, city hearings examiner Terrace McCarthy heard testimony from the City of Shelton, Community Lifeline board members and administrators, and neighboring residents about the shelter at 218 N. Third St. The nonprofit is requesting an amendment to an existing conditional use permit to expand its bed capacity. The City of Shelton recommends...
Downtown Shelton resident Miguel Gutierrez unveiled his candidacy for City Council on May 17 by posting the following announcement on his campaign website (vote4miguel.org): "Dear friends. What will you do with the time we have left? I decided to be a helper instead of an internet troll. I am proud to announce that as long as there is breath in my lungs, I will dream the American Dream and fight the good fight. "I am proud to announce that I am a candidate for the office of City Council for the...
A winning Saturday Editor, the Journal, My family and I attended the downtown Shelton Christmas happenings on Saturday evening. After the year we have had, I can honestly say I wasn’t looking forward to it. I was dreading it but, sometimes, we have to do it for the kids. So we bundled up and headed into town. It was so great to see how many people were out and about. So many wore their smiling faces and you could feel the lightness in the atmosphere. Right when I stepped onto Railroad Avenue, my spirits lifted. It felt like Christmas! We w...
A few bad nematodes have maligned the whole class of creatures. While gardeners curse the nematodes that knot their carrots or riddle their tomatoes' roots with tumors, a much larger world of nematodes is at work defining our planet. These largely microscopic roundworms are so ubiquitous and varied that nematologist Nathan Cobb described them as a means of mapping Earth: "In short, if all the matter in the universe except the nematodes were swept away, our world would still be dimly recognizable...
A 20-year addiction to methamphetamine left Jared Lee homeless, sleeping on the streets of Shelton or inside the Community Lifeline shelter. "You're just surviving, making sure your stuff doesn't get stolen, just trying to keep your head above water," the Tacoma native said. One Friday night, Lee received a free dinner at Crazy Love Ministries' weekly meal for people on the streets in the parking lot at Consejo Counseling. That's where he met Wendy Petty, who five years ago founded the group....
Register to receive Toys for Tots gifts Mason County families in need can register until Friday to receive holiday items from Mason County Toys for Tots. Shelton families can register online at http://shelton-wa.toysfortots.org, and click on “Apply Now.” The gifts will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 at the Shelton Church of Nazarene, 1331 E. Shelton Springs Road. This is the first year for distribution in Belfair. Families can register at the same site. The gifts will be distributed from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 17, and 9 a.m. t...
Mark Charles Zamzow was born January 5th, 1955, and passed on November 28th, 2021, from a short battle with cancer. He was married to Peggy Sue (Little) Zamzow on November 29, 1980. Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Mable Zamzow, Harry Cole and Martha Cole Mead; his parents, Donald Zamzow and Betty Ruth Whitmore and brother, Patrick Donald Whitmore. Mark is survived by his wife, Peggy Sue (Little) Zamzow, son, Corey Adam Zamzow, grandson, Cole Patrick James Zamzow, all... Full story
Debora Sue Brooks, January 19th, 1957 – November 30th, 2021. Debbie grew up in Spanaway WA, and moved to Mason County where she met and later married James Brooks in 1985. Debbie was passionate about education and worked for Shelton School District for 22 years. She had a passion for helping others, volunteering weekly with Kitten Rescue of Mason County. With her husband Jim, she loved outdoor activities, hiking, and foraging for mushrooms and berries. She and Jim were active members of the S... Full story
Barbara Maxine Rogerson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was 93. Barbara was born December 3, 1927, in Casper, Wyoming, to George and Emma Brown. At age 14, she moved with her parents, two older brothers, and a younger sister to Centralia, Washington, where she graduated from High School. In 1945 she met Robert "Bob" Rogerson while both were attending Centralia College. Bob and Barb married in 1948 and moved to Seattle so both could attend the University of Washington.... Full story
Bonnie Walker-Eddy passed at home after the family completed the Thanksgiving she had planned. She fought a long six-year battle with bone cancer. Her life was full of her family and career. She retired as a bookkeeper at the Squaxin Tribal Smoke Shop but previously worked at Little Creek and the Alderbrook Inn. Her proudest career moment was when she was promoted to the POS auditor by Ron Meyers. Bonnie was an Eagles member and loved dancing and taking photos of the deer in her yard. Her... Full story
