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By Mat‘tdBaide matt@masoncounty. com The Mason County Sheriffs Office and the Mason County Coroner are asking for the public’s help to identify a dead man’s body that was found on Harstine Island onJ an. 16. The Mason County Coroner posted pictures of the John Doe on Facebook and asked for the public’s help Jan. 21. The post has been shared 541 times but hasn’t produced any leads, according to Mason County Coroner Jaime Taylor. The body was found on the beach near East Camden Way on Harstine Island. The deceased man is about 6 feet tall, weighing 170 pounds and wear— ing dark sweatpants, black Under Armour boxers, wool socks, a white shirt with Hollister Bike Week 2005 printed on it, a dark zip-up hoodie, a long-sleeve button-up flannel over the top, and a green camouflage ban- dana facemask.' He also had white Skullcandy headphones. Taylor said there was no option for Thursday, Feb. 10, — Shelton-Mason County Journal Page A-11 Body found on Harstine Island Ian. 16 still unidentified dental or fingerprint identification and her office is awaiting results of a DNA test. Once the DNA is profiled, they will cross-reference it with the missing person’s database and other databases to see whether a match can be found. “Normally, we’ve got fingerprints or dental, those are not available,” Taylor said. “We’re hoping to get someone who can recognize the John Doe. I can say that this is the lon- gest time that Mason County has had a hard time getting somebody that hasn’trecognized the John Doe. We put it out on social media, we usual- ly get somebody that says I saw that person walking down the street or, that’s so-and-so. We want to be able to find some family and have some closure.” , For more photos, check the “Cor- oner Mason County, 'Washington” Facebook page. If you have any in- formation, contact Detective Wood at 'mwood@masoncountywa.gov or Detective Mercado at amercado@ masoncountywagov. NONPROFIT BRIEFS Donate cans to‘help youths The Kristmas Town Kiwanis Club is collecting do- nations of aluminum cans to benefit programs and scholarships for Mason County youths from 9 am. to 1 p.m. Feb. 19 in the parking lot at Bob’s Tavern on First Street in downtown Shelton." Polar Bear-Plunge benefits emergency services The Hood Canal Lions Club hosts the 12th annual Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser from 11 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Alderbrook Resort and Spa. > Proceeds benefit Mason County Emergency Ser- viées. The plunge is open to anyone who raises at least in donations. .The top emergency worker fundraiser, and the top resident fundraiser, will be recognized. . The event includes free coffee, hot chocolate, clam ‘ chowder and raffle prizes. Donations are tax-deduct- ible. For more information, contact Ian Roberts at ianzroberts@yahoo.com. ' Thank you to all of our wonderful, loyal customers for voting me as #3 Best Auto Mechanic! All of ’us here at Vander Wal's Garage appreciate you!" — Don Vander Wal 321 s. 2nd St. Shelton o (360) 42643208 We’re the plate/0ryou! We’re BBB Rated for 13 Years! Master Gardeners host winter workshops Mason County Master Gardeners host annual winter workshops on Zoom from 9 to 10:30 am. Sat- urdays. Bringing life and color to your garden is the topic Saturday, and planting vegetables on Feb. 19. p The cost is $15 for the series. Register at www. mgfmcprg. ‘ $1,500 Grant available for woman continuing school The Shelton Chapter GQ of the Philanthropic Or- ganization is offering a $1,500 grant to a local wom- an to continue her education: To qualify, the woman must be a Mason County resident; a high school graduate or equivalent ed- ucation; and be enrolled in the academic year at an accredited academic or technical college. The money can be used for tuition, books, transportation, childcare or other expenses while attending. The award will be sent directly to the recipient. ‘ Applications are available at Shelton and CHOICE high schools, Olympic College Shelton or by calling Dorothy Vonhof at 360—426-2175. 'May 2 is the deadline to apply. Applications can be sent to PEO Education Committee, Kari Court, Shelton 98584. Shelton chUrch hosts 12-week healing seminar Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton is hosting its semiannual 12-Week “Healing from Loss” seminar that begins at42 p.m. today both online through Zoom and in-person at the church at Connection St. The cost for the seminar is a $25 donation for the book and the journal. For information, contact Terry Oliver at 253-732-1869 or terryro@hcc.net, or the church office at 360-426-8611 or welcomehome@ faithshelton.org. I Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks Thank you from Motorhead and all of us at Cut Rate Auto Parts for voting us your #1 Auto Parts store! First 8: Cota 0 Shelton 360—426-2800 We ’ve Got Your Part! www.cutrateautoparts.com for voting Best Mechanic s / years m :1 row! Erik You! Noel Longan - AutoCare . & I . 1525;, Center' ’ w. Inn-in Quality MAM Pam AUTOMOTIVE 2033 Olympic. Highway North Shelton 426—1467