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The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce honored its members and celebrated its 100th anniversary at its awards gala April 29 at the Little Creek Casino and Resort in Shelton. The sold-out event drew 326 guests. Jamie Mell, owner of John L. Scott Real Estate & Mell Property Management, was named Boss of the Year. The Patty Wagon, owned and operated by Patty Perry, was named Business of the Year. Dawn Myers was honored as Citizen of the Year. The Youth Connection was named Nonprofit of the Year. Kealy Electric is the Rookie of the Year, and...
North Mason Baseball The Bulldogs lost three games in the past week as the regular season winds down. North Mason fell 13-2 on April 28 to Bainbridge in Belfair. The Bulldogs traveled to Poulsbo on Monday for a doubleheader against North Kitsap, losing 12-1 and 5-4. The Bulldogs (2-11 overall, 1-9 league) traveled to Port Angeles for a Tuesday doubleheader and faced Olympic on the road Wednesday. North Mason wraps up the regular season Friday at home on senior day against Bremerton. Boys soccer...
The North Mason Regional Fire Authority wants residents to know about a new program that might reduce the strain on the 911 system. According to fire district Executive Assistant Renee Wassenaar, data suggest 1% of the population generates about 20% of emergency medical calls and that "chronic" 911 use is often an indication of "a health or social vulnerability." "Frequent users typically suffer from combinations of chronic medical diseases, psychiatric disorders, drug and alcohol dependence,...
North Mason High School has hired Rob Thomas as its new head football coach, athletic director Lexi Hadfield announced in a Friday news release. Thomas was the Bulldogs' defensive coordinated and associate head coach during the past two seasons. Thomas is also North Mason's head bowling and baseball coach. Thomas replaces Thomas Mosby, who resigned after two seasons with the Bulldogs. Check out next week's Journal for more information....
Harlequin Productions in Olympia is postponing further production until March because of the surge in COVID-19. “Murder for Two” is now scheduled for March 11 to April 2. The production initially planned for that period, “Samuel Beckett’s Endgame,” has been canceled. “We realize that producing work in the middle of a surge like this new wave would be dangerous and next to impossible,” Harlequin Productions Artistic Director Aaron Lamb said. “We have hope that this will pass quickly and we will be able to produce work on a regular basis moving f...
You can brighten the lives of 16 Mason County residents in need by donating money to the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging. The agency connects older and disabled adults with social and health services to help them remain in their homes. Most clients have modest means and health conditions. The donations can help them fulfill their wishes. Donations are tax deductible and will be accepted through Dec. 17. For more information, call Brandon Humphries at 360-664-2168, ext. 251. Checks and gift cards can be mailed to LMTAAA, 2404 Heritage...
Mason County Community Development director in partnership with the Mason County Fire-Chief’s Association, lifted the burn ban on recreational fires Tuesday. According to a news release, Director of Community Development Dave Windom said recent rainfall allows a relaxation on recreational fires. The restriction allows recreational fires in conforming fire pits. Charcoal briquettes, gas and propane barbeques will be allowed under the restrictions. Lands protected by the state Department of Natural Resources have different restrictions, a...
A weeklong search for backpacker Jerren Fisher came to an end Sunday when National Park Service search and rescue teams found him. According to a news release, the park requested assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard to locate Fisher and a helicopter from Port Angeles spotted him at 7:16 p.m. on a hillside in the Seven Stream drainage. A Coast Guard helicopter from Astoria, Oregon, transported Fisher to Olympia Regional Airport to be taken to the hospital for medical care. The search and rescue operation began Sept. 16 when Fisher was reported...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comments on a draft management plan for South Puget Sound Wildlife Area. The plan includes 5,790 acres spread across Mason, Kitsap, Pierce and Thurston counties. The plan will guide management and budgeting decisions for the area, which is a habitat for wildlife and has recreational options for people, according to Lauri Vigue, environmental planner for WDFW. The plan is in a 30-day State Environmental Policy Act public comment period. The plan is at https://wd...
The Bite of Reality is looking for volunteers for an event Nov. 2 and 3 at Shelton High School. The Financial Reality Fair is sponsored by Peninsula Credit Union with assistance from Our Community Credit Union, the Economic Development Council of Mason County and the Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the fair provides students with education on how to live within a budget. Students will use a mobile app and be assigned a career and salary and will be asked to budget their money wisely by making real-life...
A 50-year-old Shelton woman driver was injured in a two-car accident on state Route 109 in Grays Harbor County Sept. 15. According to a news release, the Shelton driver rear-ended another vehicle after failing to notice the car in front of it slowing down for turning traffic. The woman was transported to Harbor Regional Hospital in Aberdeen....
Mason PUD 3 was awarded the Paul J Raver community service award from the Northwest Public Power Association at its annual meeting in Kennewick. According to a news release, the award was in recognition of its community service efforts in response to the pandemic. The PUD was honored for providing free high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots at the beginning of the pandemic to allow students access to classwork and assignments. The project involved PUD 3 teaming up with fire districts, port districts, community halls and others to setup wireless hotspots at...
An invasive fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats continues to spread in Washington and has been detected in Mason County. According to a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife news release, the fungus is often fatal in hibernating bats. During spring and summer field work this year, scientists detected the fungus or disease in Chelan, Yakima and Mason counties. Three recent confirmed cases of white-nose syndrome and the causative fungus in new areas of the state is concerning, according to WDFW white-nose syndrome coordinator...
The Port of Shelton has received a $50,000 grant and Mason PUD 1 was awarded a $797,040 grant from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board. According to a news release, the money is a planning grant that will be used to help define needs and development potential for current and future tenants at Sanderson Field. “We are extremely excited and thankful to the CERB Board for providing this funding opportunity,” Port of Shelton Executive Director Wendy Smith said in a news release. “Our hope is to spur the future econo...
The national forests of Washington in Region 6 of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service are transitioning their firewood program to become a free-use program to the public. According to a news release, those who receive free-use firewood permits can use firewood for cutting, manufacturing, handling or other processing, but not for resale. Charge permits are available for individuals who want to resell firewood. Minimum rates for firewood charge permits is $5 per cord. Free firewood permits are only valid during the current firewood...
The Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Chamber's awards. The Chamber recognizes businesses, individuals and organizations through its annual awards. There are five categories open for nominations, including business of the year, rookie of the year, boss of the year, citizen of the year and nonprofit of the year. Last year, AAA Septic LLC won business of the year, ISH PNW won rookie of the year, Holly Cahoon of 2nd Street Design Studio won boss of the year, Don Welander won citizen of the year and Cross... 
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