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Emma M. takes to the sea he idea for this story . I came from Jerry Shel- don, who as a boy, watched a boat being built in a shed near his home on Hill- crest. The details are from issues of the Shelton-Mason Over a period of three days in May 1942, a homemade fishing boat called Emma M. made the 2-mile trip down the highway from a backyard shed on Arcadia Street, Hillcrest, through downtown Shelton to a successful launch at Bedell’s Moorage on Oakland Bay. Emma M. was the cre- ation of brothers Art and Bill McLaughlin, who despite both working full-time jobs at the Rayonier mill digester plant, “completed their tremendous undertaking without outside assistance in the astonish- ingly short. time of two years and one month, just ahead of priorities, price raises, and material shortages caused by the war.” . The boat was 52 feet long with a 14-foot beam, weighed 40 tons, and was valued ‘ ass sssass HISTORY AT A GLANCE between $12,000 and $25,000. It was powered by a 40—horse- power Frisco Standard gaso- line motor, and the brothers expected it to have a greater cruising range than most boats of its type because they had installed gas tanks with a storage capacity of 1,000 gal— lons. The holds could‘handle 22 tons of fish. The boat car— ried its own electric light plant and had bunks for a crew of six (four below decks and two off the wheelhouse). Bill’s wife, after whom the boat was named, was to be the cook on the boat’s first trip to the halibut banks at Neah Bay. Art and Bill hired Aberdeen , house mover Herman Ander- son to get their boat to the bay. Soft shoulders on Arcadia Street proved to be a chal— v lenge, and the entire first day was spent moving the boat the two blocks from its shed to the highway. The rest of the trip, down the hill and through the heart of Shelton, was com- pleted without incident on the second day. To ensure that the Hillcrest grade was taken very slowly, a logging truck acted as a brake while the Anderson Transfer truck sup— plied the pulling power. Once on level grade, the powerful logging truck pulled the load “v'vith comparative ease and , swiftness” to the launching spot, arriving shortly before noon. The actual launch was accomplished the next day by dragging Emma M. andher supporting cradle onto the tideflats at the morning low tide and waiting for the eve- ning high tide to float the boat free. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 — Shelton-Mason County Journal — Page 7 Emma M. waiting to be launched at low tide. Photo courtesy of Mason County Historical Museum The next few weeks were spent mounting the mast and some superstructure and placing ballast. Finally, on .the morning of July 17, the McLaughlins cast off from Bedell’s Moorage and headed for the fishing banks off Cape Flattery on the Emma M.’s maiden voyage. They were to join a sister ship from Bremer- ton and proceed to Neah Bay, which would be their base during the fishing season. The last news item on the Emma M. was, in the May 27, 1943, Journal. The McLaughlin brothers were installing a new diesel power plant in the boat, and hoped to have it ready in time for the upcoming tuna run. I Jan Parker is a re- searcher for the Mason County Historical Museum. She can be reached at parkerj@hctc.. com. Membership in the Ma- son County Historical Society is.$25 per year. For a limited time, new members will re- ceive a free copy of the book “Shelton, the First Century Plus Ten.” Maupnonranlsrs Learn more about Medicare at senior center programs Seniors new to Medicare are wel-- come to learn more about the pro- ' gram in person from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today at the Mason County Se- nior Activities Center, 190 W. Sentry MWVSheltonm—a- t:‘\ *f -; The center also offers Zoom “Wel- come to Medicare” presentations by appointment, today 10 am. to noon To register to reserve a Zoom spot,“ thurstonMasonShiba.Vol- * mWékWfighsoundseniorsnrg. Free trauma course Love INC of Mason County is of- fering a free community workshop designed to help anyone heal from trauma they have experienced in life. It’s called Reboot Recovery and it is a 12—week faith-based, peer-led course that is also designed to help military veterans, first responders and their families heal from critical incident stress and'trauma. The course also aims to help any- one who has been traumatized by Weldeliver or U-huul child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence or natural disasters. ‘ The course will be led by Roy Har- rington, a retired Army Reserve colo- nel, and his wife, Diane, along with Andrea Sehmel. The course is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 1 at the Mountain View Alliance Church, 314 J St. in Shelton. For more information, call Roy Harrington at 206-817-8815 or email him at rcfli55@yahoo.com. Soup Song benefit Love INC of Mason County Soup & Song Benefit Concert and Dessert Auction is set for 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Shelton Presbyterian Church, 1430 E. Shelton Springs Rd. The event is put together by volun— teers and features hOme-made soups, a live auction for to 25 high-end desserts and a silent auction for sim- . pler desserts like brownies. Musical entertainment will be provided by local musician Rocky Holbrook of the band Rumor 6 and harpists Emily and Ellen Hageman. Soup & Song is a fundraiser sup- porting the mission of Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ) of NORTHWEST INC. lllYlllll lflWNE llllllflilY NllW MIN! 95] W. KAMIlflHE LA E IN SHELTIIN minimalism-Hilda. 7AM-4PM NWHOGK£0M 5mm Cont: Reg. No. NORlHRl033N0 Mason County and its 25 partner churches who work together while providing them with goods and ser- vices such as clothing, blankets, fur- , niture, backpacks for kids, diapers, medical equipment and some finan- cial help. Tickets for the Soup'& Song Ben- efit Concert and Dessert Auction are $20 and will be available at the Presbyterian church the day of the event or before by calling Love INC at 360-462-5683. V Activities center offers classes, games for seniors The Mason County Senior Activi- ties Center offers classes, games and other offerings at its Activities Center at 190 W. Sentry Drive, Shelton. Monday events are cribbage and tai chi at 8:15 a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, and intermediate pinochle and artists’ workshop at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday events are cribbage at 8:15 a.m., Zoom and in-person yoga at 8:30 a.m.,vThird Tuesday yoga at . 8:15am” advanced line dance at 10 a.m., tai chi at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, bridge at 12:30 p.m., a movie at 1 p.m. and Zumba with Sarah at 5:30 p.m. . Wednesday’s events are cribbage, tai chi and Zoom tai chi at 8:15 a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, intermedi- ate pinochle at 12:80 p.m., hand and foot care at 1 p.m., and crafting with Teresa at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Thursday’s events are cribbage at 8:15 a.m., Zoom and in-person yoga at 8:30 a.m., E-Z Crafters, Joker’s Rule and quilting and sewing at 9 a.m., advanced line dance, Zoom tai. chi and knit and chat at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, bridge at 12:30 p.m., machine knitting, mahjong and bingo at 1 p.m., and Zumba with Sarah at 5:30 p.m. Friday’s events are cribbage and tai chivat 8:15 a.m., line dance at 9 a.m., Mexican trains and Scrabble 'at 10 a.m., tai chi at 10:45 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., beginning pinochle at noon, chorus at 12:30 p.m., tai chi slew set at 1:30 p.m., and the Friday senior movie at 1:30 p.m. I Compiled by reporter Gordon . Weeks ROOF DOCTOR... NOW HIRING ve ROOFERS & LABORERS Competitive Wages D.O.E. 401W ROTH (after 1 year) * Health Insurance (after 2 months) a Vacation Pay (afterlvear) it Quarterly Safety Bonus * Paid Training * 1131 W. KAMILCHE LN SHELTON, WA 98584 360—427-8611 ‘ Shelton@theroofdoctor.com - (roofing experience recommended but not necessary)