News Briefs

Pioneer Schools seek old photos of school buildings

Pioneer School District seeks old photos of the schools – and former schools such as Grant, Oakland Bay and Harstine Island — and the community in general so they can be posted March 19 at the annual school board retreat in the school’s commons.

The photos can be dropped off March 18 to Lynn Chakos in the district office. The name of the photo’s owner and a phone number should be on the back of the photo so they can be returned.

The school board is hosting a special meeting and executive session today to interview applicants to occupy board position No. 4.

Grant available to woman continuing school

The Shelton Chapter GQ of P.E.O. is offering a $1,500 grant to a local woman to continue her education.

To qualify, the woman must be a Mason County resident; a high school graduate or equivalent education; and be enrolled in the 2022-23 academic year at an accredited academic or technical college.

The money can be used for tuition, books, transportation, child care or other expenses while attending.

The award will be sent directly to the recipient.

Applications are available at Shelton and CHOICE high schools and Olympic College Shelton or by calling Dorothy Vonhof at 360-426-2175.

May 2 is the deadline to apply. Applications can be sent to PEO Education Committee, 522 Kari Court, Shelton 98584.

Activities aplenty at Shelton senior center

Activities at the Mason County Senior Activities Center at the Pavilion, 190 W. Sentry Drive in Shelton include tai chi, yoga, line dancing, quilting, machine knitting, crafters, Monday art workshops, pool, bridge, pinochle, hand and foot care, cribbage, Mexican train dominoes, mahjong, bingo, and movies on Tuesdays.

Proof of vaccination is required to enter the building.

Mason General offers help for new Medicare patients

Mason General Hospital last month launched the Medicare Wellness Program for people who are turning 65 years old, or already have.

The hospital’s Annual Wellness team is reaching out to existing patients who are signed up for Medicare Part B coverage to schedule their first free Medicare Wellness visit. To schedule an appointment, call 360-426-2653.