Articles from the December 22, 2022 edition
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A Story of Christmastown
Shelton embraced the nickname "Christmastown, USA" in 1955. Even the president of the United States ended that year with a Mason County holiday tree gracing his home. At the time, Mason County tree...
Janice Robertson Pascher
Janice "Robertson" Pascher, 70, was set free and went to meet her Savior on December 7, 2022. She was born July 11, 1952 in Tacoma, WA and was brought to her parents Lloyd and Thelma Robertson in Shel... Full story
Mary Elizabeth Hagen
On November 10, 2022, at age 78, Mary Elizabeth Hagen passed away at Alpine Way here in Shelton. She is survived by daughters Christine Johnson and Cynthia Reyes, granddaughter Anne Weeden, brother... Full story
Death Notices
Jason A. Clinton, 47, a resident of Union, passed away December 10, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Doris M. Fenton, 83, a resident of Olympia previously of Mason County, passed away December 12,... Full story
North Mason OKs transfer of Theler wetlands
The North Mason School Board's meetings Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 drew testimony from three area residents on the proposed transfer of the Theler wetlands, trail system and associated properties from the...
The ins and outs of navel-gazing
“The man without a navel still lives in me.” — Thomas Browne, English author From the Cambridge Dictionary: Navel-gazing — the activity of spending too much time considering your own...
When is our future? Simple. The future is now
In July, the County Commission participated in a retreat to set priorities for the rest of 2022 and look ahead to 2023. Many of the presentations from staff began with "in the future, the county...
December 1967
At the Dec. 5 meeting of the Shelton City Council, Mayor Frank Travis Jr. announced the city had decided not to award a franchise for cable television within the city limits. He told applicant Thomas...
A trailblazer for Mason Transit
They say "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." If that is the case, Lisa Cree hasn't worked many days in her life. Mason Transit Authority celebrated its 30th anniversary ea...
Gregory Rudolph named Fire District 4 chief
Mason County Fire District 4 welcomed new fire chief Gregory Rudolph in October. "It's exciting, it's a good challenge," Rudolph told the Journal. "I'm enjoying my time here so far." Fire District 4 c...
Commission Briefs
County purchases building for coroner, facilities Mason County commissioners gave preliminary approval to purchase the property at 126 Kneeland St. in Shelton as the new location for the Mason County...
Nonprofit Briefs
Holiday open house Friday at the HUB The HUB Center for Seniors hosts a holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment and appetizers and play Mingle Jingle Bingo. The first 100 seniors will receive Blanket...
PUD 1 approves power credit
Mason County PUD 1 will receive $594,857 from the Bonneville Power Administration’s Power Dividend Distribution Credit through the next 10 months. PUD 1 will pass that money on to its customers after approving the action at the Dec. 13...
County Briefs
Car accident knocks out power lines A car ran into a pole on state Route 3 in Belfair near North Mason High School, knocking down a power line Friday night. According to Mason County PUD 3 social media posts, the incident was reported around 8:15...
Afos sentenced in '20 killing
Jordan and Jareau Afo were sentened Tuesday for the murder of Derrick Wily in November 2020. Jareau pled guilty Nov. 8 to second-degree murder in Mason County Superior Court. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to Mason County Clerk...
Trio of bluegrass bands at Shelton High
The SteelHead Bluegrass Band, Borrowed Time and local band Runaway Train will perform bluegrass music at the Kristmas Town Kiwanis' Midwinter Bluegrass Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 30 in the Shel...
More than a profession
For chef Sara Harvey, making good meals is more than a profession - it's an ethos, a way to help improve her corner of the world by practicing her values and doing something pleasing for other...
'The Way of Water' lives up to 'Avatar' legacy
How does James Cameron expect this franchise to sustain three more films? When I saw Cameron's first "Avatar" film in 2009, my reaction was similar to most reviewers and moviegoers. Its immersive,...
Allyn's Lucas family baseballs around the country
Since he was a baby, Kayden Lucas has had a bat and a ball in his hands. The 12-year-old still has a bat and ball in his hands, but now he takes it with him around the country, playing baseball for tw...
Counting sports blessings around the holidays
The end of the year is upon us with the holiday season, and it’s a time to be positive as the rest of the year is perfect for wallowing in the pain that comes with being a sports fan. Looking at Seattle professional sports and the state as a whole,...
Prep Roundup
Shelton girls basketball The Shelton girls basketball team snapped a 22-game losing streak Dec. 16 with a 37-24 win against Olympic in Silverdale. The Highclimbers fell to Black Hills 49-43 at home Dec. 13 in an Evergreen Conference game. Shelton...
New Belfair apartment complex now leasing units
The Belfair View Apartments are now leasing. According to a news release, the apartment complex consisting of one- and two-bedroom apartments will rent with rates from $1,695 to $2,095 a month. The units range from 665 to 915 square feet. The...
Thelers busy with planning trip, Christmas
Mary and Sam are going on a hunting trip. Lovey got a little miffed at Mary about the plate thing. I think Lovey could be difficult at times, but Mary doesn't seem to care. Lovey is her...
