Articles from the September 29, 2022 edition
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By Fire 12 inquiry continues
Mason County Fire District 12 in Matlock says it is conducting an internal investigation into the allegations of fraud and misappropriation of public money by the state Auditor’s Office. The accountability audit and the fraud investigation reports...
Space for vulnerable children
Children who are victims of or have witnessed domestic violence have more space to play, learn social-emotional skills, and connect with their peers at the Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center...
City Briefs
City downtown homeless forum Oct. 11 The City of Shelton hosts a “Spotlight Shelton” community forum on homelessness from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Shelton Civic Center. Some of the nonprofit groups that partner with the city will give...
Election season begins in Mason County
Welcome to the circus. This week marks the beginning of the 2022 general election season here at the Shelton-Mason County Journal. Starting with this week’s edition of the paper, the Journal will begin running a series of question-and-answer pages...
What's on our mind? Serial killers, apparently.
I was at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting many years ago when a fellow shared a story about baseball and beer. The guy said that before watching a ballgame, he would buy a case of beer (24 containers)...
Letters to the Editor
Editor's Note: Steve Duenkel is a candidate for Mason County auditor. This letter is being published as a rebuttal to a previous letter. Letters by candidates for public office in Mason County will...
Five questions with sheriff candidate Ryan Spurling
1. Why did you decide to run for Sheriff? There are five main reasons that I am running for Sheriff. I love our Communities in Mason County and I am committed to seeing your Sheriff’s Office meet the ever-changing challenges that society has plac...
Elmer Thomas Eells
Elmer passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022 in White Bear Township, Minnesota. Elmer was born the eldest of 12 children in St. Paul, MN on August 19, 1931. He grew up in Rush City, MN and... Full story
David Leonard Bilodeau
David Leonard Bilodeau passed away at home in Belfair, following a short illness, with his wife Sally and daughter, Niki, by his side. He was born on December 28th, 1949 in Westfield, Massachusetts.... Full story
Myrtle Belle Hawthorne
Myrtle Belle Hawthorne was called to her heavenly home on September 20, 2022, from her home in Maple Glen Senior Living Facility in Shelton, WA at the age of 91. Myrtle was born April 5, 1931, to... Full story
William R. Laver
Born November 22, 1970, in Harlan, Iowa, to Leslie Laver, Marlys Soll, and big sister, April, Bill graduated from Timpanogos High School in Provo, Utah in 1988, and immediately joined the U.S. Navy. H... Full story
Myrtle Belle Hawthorne
Myrtle Belle Hawthorne was called to her heavenly home on September 20, 2022, from her home in Maple Glen Senior Living Facility in Shelton, WA at the age of 91. Myrtle was born April 5, 1931, to... Full story
Death Notices
Viola Jane Ihrig, 76, a resident of Olympia, WA passed away September 10, 2022, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Ted J. Benedict, 67, a resident of Port Hadlock, WA... Full story
Death Notices
Viola Jane Ihrig, 76, a resident of Olympia, WA passed away September 10, 2022, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Ted J. Benedict, 67, a resident of Port Hadlock, WA p... Full story
Questions with George Blush, Patti McLean
Mason County Assessor Patti McLean, who states no party preference, faces Republican challenger George Blush for another term in the office. George Blush What qualifications would you bring to the job of Mason County Assessor? I have many years of...
Five questions with Derek Kilmer, Elizabeth Kreiselmaier
Derek Kilmer 1. Why are you running for office? I’ve been recognized as one of the Representatives most committed to bringing people together, even working with people with whom I disagree. But a lot of people in our area are suffering now...
Commission Briefs
Outstanding warrants canceled Mason County commissioners approved the cancellation of outstanding warrants at the Tuesday meeting. According to the information packet, RCW 39.56.040 states “warrants not presented within one year of their issue...
County Briefs
Motorcycle rider injured on state Route 106 A 56-year-old Eugene, Oregon, man was injured while riding a motorcycle in a two-vehicle accident on state Route 106 near Belfair on Monday. According to a...
Binge-viewing the Port Townsend Film Festival
I attended the Port Townsend Film Festival from 2016 to 2019, and wrote reviews of its films that were published in The Port Townsend Leader from 2017-19. After 2 years of COVID-prompted...
Shelton defeats Rochester 21-7
Shelton scored 14 points in the third quarter to pull away for a 21-7 victory against Rochester in an Evergreen Conference football game Sept. 23 at Jack Stark Field at Highclimber Stadium. The...
The Mariners' curse is finally broken
I don’t want to jinx it, curse it, whatever you want to call it, but after 21 years of involuntary abstinence, the Seattle Mariners should break the longest playoff drought in pro sports. It’s been a long time since the Mariners were in the playo...
Prep Roundup
Shelton High School Girls swimming Shelton won its opening swim meet of the season on the road against Tumwater on Sept. 20 and followed it up with a victory on the road against Black Hills on Sept. 22 in Evergreen Conference meets. The Highclimbers...
North Mason chamber honors members at annual gala
The North Mason Chamber of Commerce celebrated the best of business and people in 2021 at its annual gala Sept. 17 at Alderbrook Resort in Union. Five awards were handed out at the gala, including...
