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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