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  • Mary takes day trip to the Washington coast

    Clydene Hostetler|Mar 17, 2022

    Sam started washing clothes when Mary hurt her arm several weeks ago. I think she is milking it. What do you think? Mary's day trip with Eunice and Bud was a full day and sounded like fun. Going to the beach is the best. Friday, March 19, 1948 Today I woke up at 7:30 a.m. and could not go to sleep so I got up. After breakfast we went through the initiatory work twice and it was really a pleasure to work with one so anxious to learn. Home at 1:15 and Sam had already taken Sundstrom to Seattle. So I drove into Bremerton and got my shrub, saw...

  • Be aware during National Poison Prevention Week

    Renee Wassenaar, North Mason Regional Fire Authority|Mar 17, 2022

    More than 2 million poisonings are reported yearly to the nation’s poison control centers, which can be reached through the Poison Help line, 800-222-1222. Established in 1961, National Poison Prevention Week is observed during the third week of March every year and was established to focus national attention on the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, 93% of poisonings happen at home, with 45% involving children under t...

  • David W. Jacobs

    Mar 17, 2022

    David W. Jacobs, 87, passed away March 8, 2022. David spent his early years in Shelton, moving to Everett, WA after marriage and starting his family. His working years were spent working for Darigold and driving for Safeway for 27 years, with retirement in 1994. He leaves his wife, Laurel, sister Esther Fuller and many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His sisters Mardith Morgan and Dorothy Lambert predeceased him. David's life centered around family and the Masonic...

  • Donald Hodges

    Mar 17, 2022

    Donald Hodges, 95, passed away November 7, 2022, at Alpine Way Assisted living in Shelton, Washington, with his daughter Kathy at his side. He was born May 30, 1926, to Newbern and Elsie Hodges in Medford, Oregon. He leaves behind a brother Dale Hodges and Dale's son, Gordon Hodges; children Katherine Morisette, Penny Hodges, Dave Hodges and Mary Liston; grandchildren Jessamyn Morisette, Caitlin Beck, John Liston, Jean Liston, Jamie Liston, Taylor Hodges, and Keenan Hodges; and great...

  • Scott Whitesell

    Mar 17, 2022

    Scott Whitesell, 70, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the hospital in Elma. He is survived by wife of 40 years, Diane, and his children Kelley (Jared) Goin, of Selah, WA, Teneal Caw of Ambridge, PA, Timothy (Elisabeth) Caw of Oregon City, OR, and his brother Gregg Whitesell of Ventura, CA. Scott was very proud of his five grandchildren; Riley, Jacob, Carter, Alex, and Ben. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. After the military he served in law...

  • Death Notices

    Mar 17, 2022

    John Edwin Martinson, 91, a resident of Grapeview, passed away March 7, 2022, at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Beverly Hanna, 82, a resident of Shelton, passed away March 12, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Phillip M. Tompkins, 63, a resident of Shelton, passed away March 13, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Scott...