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Harstine Island:
Prostate support group gathers
By JOHN COOPER
The notices posted on Harst-
ine Island carried this message,
"Attention all men over 50! Do
you know what your PSA is? Do
you know why it is important to
know?" An open forum on pros-
tate cancer was held on Tues-
day, January 30.
Islanders Bill Prastka and
Jim Irish who have been spear-
heading the effort to make this
meeting a reality, look forward
to this initial forum becoming a
support group that will meet on
a regular basis for men dealing
with prostate problems. They
hope such a group will be helpful
to men in all phases of the dif-
ficulty, from discovery through
treatment and beyond to adjust-
ment and survival.
Since the copy for this column
is being written and filed before
the Tuesday meeting, we will
have to report the outcome of
that session in next week's col-
umn. If you want information
sooner, call Bill Prastka at 426-
2486 or Jim Irish at 426-0266.
Harstine Island is and has
been an attractive retirement
spot, and so there is a goodly
Hoodsport book
group will meet
PageTurners at the Hoodsport
Timberland Library will discuss
Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
at their next gathering at the li-
brary at 40 North Schoolhouse
Hill Road.
The meeting will be from 1 to
2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6.
PageTurners is a book discus-
sion group for adults.
Friends of the Hoodsport
Library will meet at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 13. Planned
is a visit from Jim Lynch, the
author of The Highest Tide.
For more information, call 877-
9339.
I
number of men over 50 here on
the island. In close-by commu-
nities there are many men, not
yet retired, but still of an age
when prostate problems begin
to show up. Having a support
group "close to home" should
prove to be a good thing.
WELCOME TO February
on today, the first day of the
month. After today, the days
that remain in the year reveal
a pleasant numerical symmetry
since they total 333.
Over in Ireland, February i is
the fist day of spring, believe it
or not, while here on Harstine
Island it is just a wee bit short
of the middle of winter.
Some notable events of the
past on this first day of Febru-
ary: In 1790 the U.S. Supreme
Court convened for the first
time, not in Washington, D.C.,
but in New York City. In 1898
Dr. Truman J. Martin of Buf-
falo, New York, became the first
person to hold something that
many of us now possess: an au-
tomobile insurance policy. Al-
though February is the shortest
month in the year it has many
holidays and special days. Suf-
ficient to mention in this week's
column is that today, Febru-
ary 1, is National Freedom Day
and tomorrow, February 2, is
Groundhog Day.
The Library of Congress says
this about National Freedom
Day: "The purpose of this holi-
day is to promote good feelings,
harmony and equal opportunity
among all citizens and to re-
member that the United States
is a nation dedicated to the ideal
of freedom."
MAJOR RICHARD Robert
Wright Sr. was a former slave
who worked diligently to have
February 1 named National
Freedom Day, this in recogni-
tion of the day Abraham Lincoln
signed the 13th Amendment to
the Constitution which abol-
ished slavery. President Harry
Truman signed into law the bill
which designating this day in
1948, 59 years ago.
Groundhog Day, February 2 of
every year, is rooted in American
Indian tradition. It also seems to
stem from customs of early Ger-
manic settlers of Pennsylvania.
An old diary kept by storekeeper
James Morris, which document
can be found in the Pennsylva-
nia Dutch Folklore Center at
Franklin and Marshall College,
contains this entry: "February
4, 1841 - last Tuesday, the 2nd,
was Candlemas Day, the day
on which, according to the Ger-
mans, the groundhog peeps out
of his winter quarters and if he
sees his shadow he pops back for
another six weeks nap, but if the
day be cloudy he remains out, as
the weather is to be moderate."
For this year's prediction,
keep an eye on the news to-
morrow to see what happens at
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania,
where the groundhog makes
his annual appearance in the
spotlight at the mid-point be-
tween the winter solstice and
the spring equinox. Whatever
the ground hog does, however,
it will still be winter on Harst-
ine Island for approximately six
weeks, or until spring officially
rolls around in March.
Shortly after the noon hour
on Saturday, January 27, fhmily
friends and neighbors assembled
at the Harstine Island Commu-
nity Hall stopped their friendly
chatter as Reverend Donald
Maddux said a few words to be-
gin the service for Ivan Thorsos,
who died on January 18, at the
age of 88.
AN INTERLUDE of soft
music served to quiet the spir-
its of the people who had come
to celebrate the life of Ivan and
to remember him as friend and
100 Years Ago
From the February 1, 1907, Mason
County Journal:
Kneeland's Hall presented a scene
of gaiety Saturday night. The hall was
full of skaters and onlookers, and mer-
riment reigned supreme• The Shelton
Cornet Band occupied, the stage and
the music rendered sent a thrill of de-
light through the entire audience.
Thomas O'Neill, who is one of
the largest oyster shippers of Mason
County, says that from the best in-
tbrmation at hand the freeze of three
weeks ago resulted in the destruction
of fully one half of the marketable as
well as seed oysters on the cultivated
grounds of Mason County, which is
much better than the oystermen had
hoped for.
35 Years Ago '
From the February 3, 1972, Shel-
ton.Mason County Journal:
The Joint Commissiofi on Ac-
creditation of Hospitals has approved
Mason General Hospital to be fully
accredited for a period of two years.
This was the result of much prepara-
tion and work conducted over many
months by the medical staff and near-
ly all hospital employees.
The Mason County Superior Court
jury term is scheduled to open Mon-
day with the first case on the docket
that of George Schnaubel against the
Insurance Co. of North America and
George Schnaubel against Clinton
Willour. The case involves a dispute
over insurance coverage on Mac's
Corner Tavern at the time the build-
ing housing the tavern burned several
years ago.
10 Years Ago
From the January 30, 1997, Shel.
ton-Mason County Journal:
A light rain that fell on frozen roads
Monday morning caused a rash of ac-
cidents that kept ambulance crews
hopping, put Mason General Hospital
on code-yellow emergency status and
sent four people by airlift to Harbor-
view Medical Center in Seattle.
County commissioners from Ma-
son, Kitsap, Thurston and Grays Har-
bor counties will meet next Monday in
Shelton to choose a new state senator
for the 35th Legislative District. They
will select a replacement for Shelton's
Brad Owen, elected lieutenant gover-
nor last November•
, 740 W. Dayton-Airport Road * 360-4.6-1169
Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p•m.
Worship & Communion 10:45 a.m. Christian Cm, nseling
Worship 2 p.m. Aape Counseli Center
,0011( ll ! t ( 00l)x L I I,lll (,lltl I ('11,
vwxv.,hell nlh,"-'.4 Pa : leffBursch ;(,I) {).;(,,,(,
CrossPolnt Service Traditional Service , ,.,,
.%__ ___._ Atllorecontemporaryservlce A more tradltkmal servk:e °'l ':
o:?,ov// that beglns at |OO AM that begtns at : -"-'
............. ! ....... " . Praise Band •PralseTeam 10145 AM " v '
• Contemporary Message Choir
Children and Adult Sunday School 9 AM • £htldcare both services I
Sunday School -- 0:30 AM 1331 E, Shelton Spn0S Rd, i I
Worship Celebration -- 10:45 AM She/nO;zWeA r 426.1298
Sunday Evening -- 6:00 PM ttp: s ene,hctc.c0m "mm/r, Gov0u" j
OF SHELTON --
/7ondenomina/ena/• am//y Centered
Corner of tligbway 101 and Railroad Ave..426-7021
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
A casual and uplifting worship experience
Sh,Jton Uwsh,cnumc.co2$t CJl.lh
'-l Youth Group
ChtMn=n's ActlvRius
Spiritual Gro CIiI
Adult Choir
l Smlll Group
11 Ctr
l Inenerflonsl Mlttrs
Dym&€ Worlp Epmrhcu
Page 40 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, February 1, 2007
neighbor on Harstine Island for
33 years.
After a heartening spiritu-
al message and affirmation of
Ivan's faith by Reverend Mad-
dux, members of the family gave
glowing testimonials. Remarks
were made by Ivan's daughter
Janet Robbins of Carlsbad, Cali-
fornia, Eric his oldest son from
Woodenville, Ivan the youngest
son from Glendale, California,
and grandson Garth Robbins.
Ivan was strong, in his own
quiet way, and a great role mod-
el. He was a meticulous hard
worker, involving the family in
projects as they grew up. Ivan
loved sports and prized physi-
cal wellbeing, sometimes doing
hand stands, tumbling stunts
and one-hand push-ups and was
known for his graceful dancing
skills. He loved to learn and was
a good listener.
All that was said made hear-
ers aware that it was a vivid
statement of strong family re-
lationships that Ivan leaves as
a legacy to those who will con-
tinue to live lives that will con-
tinue to benefit from his touch
and reflect his qualities in their
own lives. Reverend Maddux
said that Ivan lives in the Lord
and he lives in our memories.
COMMENTARY at this
gathering had its lighter mo-
ments. The land purchased on
Harstine Island by the Thorso-
ses had original Harstine Belle
grapevines on the property. Ivan
cultivated them well and pro-
ceeded to make wine from the
fruit of their vines. This activity
became a family tradition.
During World War II Ivan, at
one point, was a guard at a pris-
oner of war camp in Germany.
The prisoners enjoyed chess as
much as Ivan did, so he sat on
one side of the bars, with the
chessboard, as the challenger
sat on the other side with a
cheering squad of fellow prison-
[ bT. P00VtP'b CflUl00CO
I Freedom Preached and Practiced
/orship Sundays (with childcare):
English
Services .. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Spanish .................. 9:00 a.rn.
Worship at 324 West Cedar Street
Office phone: 426-8472
www•stdavidofwales.org
Heavenly Gifts
Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
ers behind him to back hi
Invariably Ivan won until
day came when the game
in a tie, eliciting cheers
tion from the imprisoned
Anecdotes like that ten
round out Ivan's warm and
loving nature. Memorial !
tions may be made to
County Fire District 5, P.
127, Allyn, 98524.
An excellent luncheon
provided by members o
Harstine Island Women'S!
so attendees departed fe
well-fed physically as we
spiritually.
Reminder: The Harstil
Club. Everyone who atten&
have an opportunity to tasti
entries and vote for the l
winners. The tasting will
place between 6 and 7 p.a.
year there were 10 bowls of!
to sample. There may be
this year.
The recent aluminum cal!
by Bud Glaser and Nick
burg, the first of 2007,
a tidy $836.10 at the
The funds are being
with $100 each going to
County Fire District 5,
Fire and Rescue, Pioneer
Scouts, Pioneer Cub
dictionary distribution
of the Harstine Island
the Harstine Island
Club for their annual
Carnival and the Pioneer
reading program. The
ing $136.10 goes to the
Kiwanis. The run to the
center was made on
January 26.
Th
hl
New
Church of
j Sunday Gatheri
wo00sme
8:30 and 10:30 ,iI
at the :ili
Skokomish Trtbal C, entf [ ---
Tribal Center Rd., off HwY. I ;, I: 1
SEVENTH-DAy ADVENTIST CHU
Sabbath School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Worship Service I O:SO a.m. Saturday
210 W. Shelton Valley Road -- (360) 426-2776
SHELTON VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -- Grades g
Washington State Accredited -- Certified Teaching Staff J I
GATEWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSI'I0000[
Sunday 9 Service. ........ ,, J | |
inity ILl /
i!
4 00 m Freedom m Recove 12 Ste h rovdea
4Childcare provide' I! /
.......... ,,, Ill
e Youth and Children' i ! / ="
Ministry
land Garden Club meetS
Thursday, February 8, I
is Boy Scout Day, at 7 p:
the island community hall.,
are always glad to welcoraWi
members, i TI
THE ANNUAL ChiLi j u
koff will take place on 1
February 9, at the meet'g 2 let
th Harstine Island Coma
Harstine Island:
Prostate support group gathers
By JOHN COOPER
The notices posted on Harst-
ine Island carried this message,
"Attention all men over 50! Do
you know what your PSA is? Do
you know why it is important to
know?" An open forum on pros-
tate cancer was held on Tues-
day, January 30.
Islanders Bill Prastka and
Jim Irish who have been spear-
heading the effort to make this
meeting a reality, look forward
to this initial forum becoming a
support group that will meet on
a regular basis for men dealing
with prostate problems. They
hope such a group will be helpful
to men in all phases of the dif-
ficulty, from discovery through
treatment and beyond to adjust-
ment and survival.
Since the copy for this column
is being written and filed before
the Tuesday meeting, we will
have to report the outcome of
that session in next week's col-
umn. If you want information
sooner, call Bill Prastka at 426-
2486 or Jim Irish at 426-0266.
Harstine Island is and has
been an attractive retirement
spot, and so there is a goodly
Hoodsport book
group will meet
PageTurners at the Hoodsport
Timberland Library will discuss
Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
at their next gathering at the li-
brary at 40 North Schoolhouse
Hill Road.
The meeting will be from 1 to
2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6.
PageTurners is a book discus-
sion group for adults.
Friends of the Hoodsport
Library will meet at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 13. Planned
is a visit from Jim Lynch, the
author of The Highest Tide.
For more information, call 877-
9339.
I
number of men over 50 here on
the island. In close-by commu-
nities there are many men, not
yet retired, but still of an age
when prostate problems begin
to show up. Having a support
group "close to home" should
prove to be a good thing.
WELCOME TO February
on today, the first day of the
month. After today, the days
that remain in the year reveal
a pleasant numerical symmetry
since they total 333.
Over in Ireland, February i is
the fist day of spring, believe it
or not, while here on Harstine
Island it is just a wee bit short
of the middle of winter.
Some notable events of the
past on this first day of Febru-
ary: In 1790 the U.S. Supreme
Court convened for the first
time, not in Washington, D.C.,
but in New York City. In 1898
Dr. Truman J. Martin of Buf-
falo, New York, became the first
person to hold something that
many of us now possess: an au-
tomobile insurance policy. Al-
though February is the shortest
month in the year it has many
holidays and special days. Suf-
ficient to mention in this week's
column is that today, Febru-
ary 1, is National Freedom Day
and tomorrow, February 2, is
Groundhog Day.
The Library of Congress says
this about National Freedom
Day: "The purpose of this holi-
day is to promote good feelings,
harmony and equal opportunity
among all citizens and to re-
member that the United States
is a nation dedicated to the ideal
of freedom."
MAJOR RICHARD Robert
Wright Sr. was a former slave
who worked diligently to have
February 1 named National
Freedom Day, this in recogni-
tion of the day Abraham Lincoln
signed the 13th Amendment to
the Constitution which abol-
ished slavery. President Harry
Truman signed into law the bill
which designating this day in
1948, 59 years ago.
Groundhog Day, February 2 of
every year, is rooted in American
Indian tradition. It also seems to
stem from customs of early Ger-
manic settlers of Pennsylvania.
An old diary kept by storekeeper
James Morris, which document
can be found in the Pennsylva-
nia Dutch Folklore Center at
Franklin and Marshall College,
contains this entry: "February
4, 1841 - last Tuesday, the 2nd,
was Candlemas Day, the day
on which, according to the Ger-
mans, the groundhog peeps out
of his winter quarters and if he
sees his shadow he pops back for
another six weeks nap, but if the
day be cloudy he remains out, as
the weather is to be moderate."
For this year's prediction,
keep an eye on the news to-
morrow to see what happens at
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania,
where the groundhog makes
his annual appearance in the
spotlight at the mid-point be-
tween the winter solstice and
the spring equinox. Whatever
the ground hog does, however,
it will still be winter on Harst-
ine Island for approximately six
weeks, or until spring officially
rolls around in March.
Shortly after the noon hour
on Saturday, January 27, fhmily
friends and neighbors assembled
at the Harstine Island Commu-
nity Hall stopped their friendly
chatter as Reverend Donald
Maddux said a few words to be-
gin the service for Ivan Thorsos,
who died on January 18, at the
age of 88.
AN INTERLUDE of soft
music served to quiet the spir-
its of the people who had come
to celebrate the life of Ivan and
to remember him as friend and
100 Years Ago
From the February 1, 1907, Mason
County Journal:
Kneeland's Hall presented a scene
of gaiety Saturday night. The hall was
full of skaters and onlookers, and mer-
riment reigned supreme• The Shelton
Cornet Band occupied, the stage and
the music rendered sent a thrill of de-
light through the entire audience.
Thomas O'Neill, who is one of
the largest oyster shippers of Mason
County, says that from the best in-
tbrmation at hand the freeze of three
weeks ago resulted in the destruction
of fully one half of the marketable as
well as seed oysters on the cultivated
grounds of Mason County, which is
much better than the oystermen had
hoped for.
35 Years Ago '
From the February 3, 1972, Shel-
ton.Mason County Journal:
The Joint Commissiofi on Ac-
creditation of Hospitals has approved
Mason General Hospital to be fully
accredited for a period of two years.
This was the result of much prepara-
tion and work conducted over many
months by the medical staff and near-
ly all hospital employees.
The Mason County Superior Court
jury term is scheduled to open Mon-
day with the first case on the docket
that of George Schnaubel against the
Insurance Co. of North America and
George Schnaubel against Clinton
Willour. The case involves a dispute
over insurance coverage on Mac's
Corner Tavern at the time the build-
ing housing the tavern burned several
years ago.
10 Years Ago
From the January 30, 1997, Shel.
ton-Mason County Journal:
A light rain that fell on frozen roads
Monday morning caused a rash of ac-
cidents that kept ambulance crews
hopping, put Mason General Hospital
on code-yellow emergency status and
sent four people by airlift to Harbor-
view Medical Center in Seattle.
County commissioners from Ma-
son, Kitsap, Thurston and Grays Har-
bor counties will meet next Monday in
Shelton to choose a new state senator
for the 35th Legislative District. They
will select a replacement for Shelton's
Brad Owen, elected lieutenant gover-
nor last November•
, 740 W. Dayton-Airport Road * 360-4.6-1169
Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p•m.
Worship & Communion 10:45 a.m. Christian Cm, nseling
Worship 2 p.m. Aape Counseli Center
,0011( ll ! t ( 00l)x L I I,lll (,lltl I ('11,
vwxv.,hell nlh,"-'.4 Pa : leffBursch ;(,I) {).;(,,,(,
CrossPolnt Service Traditional Service , ,.,,
.%__ ___._ Atllorecontemporaryservlce A more tradltkmal servk:e °'l ':
o:?,ov// that beglns at |OO AM that begtns at : -"-'
............. ! ....... " . Praise Band •PralseTeam 10145 AM " v '
• Contemporary Message Choir
Children and Adult Sunday School 9 AM • £htldcare both services I
Sunday School -- 0:30 AM 1331 E, Shelton Spn0S Rd, i I
Worship Celebration -- 10:45 AM She/nO;zWeA r 426.1298
Sunday Evening -- 6:00 PM ttp: s ene,hctc.c0m "mm/r, Gov0u" j
OF SHELTON --
/7ondenomina/ena/• am//y Centered
Corner of tligbway 101 and Railroad Ave..426-7021
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
A casual and uplifting worship experience
Sh,Jton Uwsh,cnumc.co2$t CJl.lh
'-l Youth Group
ChtMn=n's ActlvRius
Spiritual Gro CIiI
Adult Choir
l Smlll Group
11 Ctr
l Inenerflonsl Mlttrs
Dym&€ Worlp Epmrhcu
Page 40 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, February 1, 2007
neighbor on Harstine Island for
33 years.
After a heartening spiritu-
al message and affirmation of
Ivan's faith by Reverend Mad-
dux, members of the family gave
glowing testimonials. Remarks
were made by Ivan's daughter
Janet Robbins of Carlsbad, Cali-
fornia, Eric his oldest son from
Woodenville, Ivan the youngest
son from Glendale, California,
and grandson Garth Robbins.
Ivan was strong, in his own
quiet way, and a great role mod-
el. He was a meticulous hard
worker, involving the family in
projects as they grew up. Ivan
loved sports and prized physi-
cal wellbeing, sometimes doing
hand stands, tumbling stunts
and one-hand push-ups and was
known for his graceful dancing
skills. He loved to learn and was
a good listener.
All that was said made hear-
ers aware that it was a vivid
statement of strong family re-
lationships that Ivan leaves as
a legacy to those who will con-
tinue to live lives that will con-
tinue to benefit from his touch
and reflect his qualities in their
own lives. Reverend Maddux
said that Ivan lives in the Lord
and he lives in our memories.
COMMENTARY at this
gathering had its lighter mo-
ments. The land purchased on
Harstine Island by the Thorso-
ses had original Harstine Belle
grapevines on the property. Ivan
cultivated them well and pro-
ceeded to make wine from the
fruit of their vines. This activity
became a family tradition.
During World War II Ivan, at
one point, was a guard at a pris-
oner of war camp in Germany.
The prisoners enjoyed chess as
much as Ivan did, so he sat on
one side of the bars, with the
chessboard, as the challenger
sat on the other side with a
cheering squad of fellow prison-
[ bT. P00VtP'b CflUl00CO
I Freedom Preached and Practiced
/orship Sundays (with childcare):
English
Services .. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Spanish .................. 9:00 a.rn.
Worship at 324 West Cedar Street
Office phone: 426-8472
www•stdavidofwales.org
Heavenly Gifts
Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
ers behind him to back hi
Invariably Ivan won until
day came when the game
in a tie, eliciting cheers
tion from the imprisoned
Anecdotes like that ten
round out Ivan's warm and
loving nature. Memorial !
tions may be made to
County Fire District 5, P.
127, Allyn, 98524.
An excellent luncheon
provided by members o
Harstine Island Women'S!
so attendees departed fe
well-fed physically as we
spiritually.
Reminder: The Harstil
Club. Everyone who atten&
have an opportunity to tasti
entries and vote for the l
winners. The tasting will
place between 6 and 7 p.a.
year there were 10 bowls of!
to sample. There may be
this year.
The recent aluminum cal!
by Bud Glaser and Nick
burg, the first of 2007,
a tidy $836.10 at the
The funds are being
with $100 each going to
County Fire District 5,
Fire and Rescue, Pioneer
Scouts, Pioneer Cub
dictionary distribution
of the Harstine Island
the Harstine Island
Club for their annual
Carnival and the Pioneer
reading program. The
ing $136.10 goes to the
Kiwanis. The run to the
center was made on
January 26.
Th
hl
New
Church of
j Sunday Gatheri
wo00sme
8:30 and 10:30 ,iI
at the :ili
Skokomish Trtbal C, entf [ ---
Tribal Center Rd., off HwY. I ;, I: 1
SEVENTH-DAy ADVENTIST CHU
Sabbath School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Worship Service I O:SO a.m. Saturday
210 W. Shelton Valley Road -- (360) 426-2776
SHELTON VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -- Grades g
Washington State Accredited -- Certified Teaching Staff J I
GATEWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSI'I0000[
Sunday 9 Service. ........ ,, J | |
inity ILl /
i!
4 00 m Freedom m Recove 12 Ste h rovdea
4Childcare provide' I! /
.......... ,,, Ill
e Youth and Children' i ! / ="
Ministry
land Garden Club meetS
Thursday, February 8, I
is Boy Scout Day, at 7 p:
the island community hall.,
are always glad to welcoraWi
members, i TI
THE ANNUAL ChiLi j u
koff will take place on 1
February 9, at the meet'g 2 let
th Harstine Island Coma