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February 2, 1978     Shelton Mason County Journal
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Val Van Horn High School Spotlight "I love school!" exclaims Van Van Horn. "Maybe I'll become a professional student. "People who don't like school," she adds, "are usually the ones who don't get involved. They don't see any more to school than a lot of homework." Val is the daughter of Grace and Fred Van Horn of Grapeview. She has a sister, Alice Snyder of Sunmer. Val was born in Tacoma on July 1, 1960, and lived there for five years. "1 started school in Puyallup," she reminisces, "and Proper watering major factor in plant growth  lr. vwatet-tng of indoor iii 91an{C"a]or faet0r in ' their successful growth. The recommended practice is to keep plants just moist, rather than wet or dry. To leave them standing in water any length of time will probably cause damage. When watering plants in containers that have drainage, enough water should be applied that about a half cup comes out the bottom. If the container does not have drainage, apply only enough to wet the soil to the bottom of the container. Don't water again until the soil begins to dry. Allowing plants to wilt can have a harmful effect. Even when the leaves recover, there may be damage that will show up a few days or a week later. Lighting also is important. Some plants, including African violets, coleus and begonias, respond to artificial light, but others require natural light, which can be a problem where window space is not available. Fluorescent lights, or a combination of fluorescent and incandescent lights, work well for plants that respond to artificial lighting. went almost through the fourth grade before we moved to Grapeview. Then I attended Grapeview grade school until I came into Shelton for junior high and high school." Val has turned out for swimming, gymnastics and track every year until discontinuing track as a senior. She went to state competition in diving as a senior. In her sophomore, junior and senior years she has been active in Pep Club and in her sophomore and junior years she was a cheerleader. As a Shelton High School senior she is a member of German Club and of Key Club. While in grade school she was a 4-H member for three years, and as a freshman she held membership in Order of the Rainbow. Last summer she gave .... diving lessons in the high schobl. "It was a lot of fun," she declares. "I really like diving. I plan to attend the University of Washington, and would like to continue diving there. However, I may be too busy with my studies to handle the two-hour turnouts. I'll keep on with diving as a recreation, anyway." In Shelton High School Val studies psychology, German II, senior English, contemporary world problems and civics. In college she plans to major in German with French as a minor. "I hope to" become an airline stewardess," she says, "and I think that languages will help. Even if I don't become a stewardess I could use the languages as a translator or in many other jobs. I'm eager to travel in Europe." Val's pet is a dog named Mitzi whose ancestry is dachshund and miniature husky. Val sews; she's learning to snow ski; she is proficient on waterskis, planning to enter tournaments this coming summer. "School is really my hobby," she insists. "School is so neaH" HOME - BLUE CHIP INVESTMENT Despite all the talk these not-so-near future). The days about protecting your government's tight money dollar, sound investments and policies have put a crimp into hedges against inflation, the single-family home building purchase of a home is seldom starts during the past few mentioned. Yet, a well-built years but the demand for home in a good neighborhood these homes is constantly is one of the best hedges increasing. So, it looks like against inflation your money prices will continue to rise. can buy. Add to this the tax benefit of In the recent years of home ownership which allows inflation, for example, home you to keep more of what and land values .have more you earn. Look for the best than kept abreast of the home your money can buy gen(ral rise in prices. This and enjoy your inflation means your home investment hedge. puts you considerably ahead If there is anything we can of the game financially. Not do to help you in the field of to mention the pride and real estate, please phone or pleasure that home ownership drop in at MASON COUNTY can bring you. REALTY, 724 Railroad There is no reason to Avenue, Shelton, phone believe that this situation will 426-4486. We're here to help. change in the near (or Page 18 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, February 2, 1978 Leslie Towhey tells experiences as exchange stu "The people of Colombia are well educated," says Leslie Towhey who visited that country as an International Fellowship exchange student. "Sometimes 1 found that they knew more about my country than I did!" Ms. Towhey was graduated from Shelton High School in June of 1977, and left immediately for Colombia where she made her home with lnez and Jose Serrano, whose daughter, Adrianna, attended Shelton High School as an International Fellowship exchange student in the 1976-77 school year. The Colombian host family included Jose Fernando, the eldest son who studies in the university to become a mechanical engineer; a daughter, Martha, who is learning dentistry in Bogota, capitol of Colombia; Seeds need special care Many novice gardeners long to raise rare plants from seed, but most fail through lack of proper cultural information. Seeds of the exotic specimens are often more demanding than are those of the good-natured marigold who asks only reasonable warmth and moisture and a top sprinkling of suitable soil. There are seeds, such as those of the fancy philodendrons, that require light for germination. These seeds must not be covered with soil. Place them on several inches of crumbly and moist planting mixture in a flat or other container with drainage holes. Water by means of fine mist or by perfusion from the bottom. Seeds needing this treatment include browallia, cuphea, Chinese serpent vine, torenia, dwarf primrose, aeschynanthus, hypoestas, and allophyton. Common plants best propagated by this method are lobelia, begonia and petunia. Many seeds prefer a light covering of soil with the same watering method described above. Others do best when covered to a depth of two or three times their own diameter. These may be kept moist by direct watering gently accomplished, but the perfusion method is best. Still a different type of seeds should be immersed in hot water which is allowed to cool and in which seeds are soaked for 24 to 36 hours prior to planting. In some eases only the swollen seeds should be planted with the unaffected ones subjected to another soak. No more than two hot soaks should be applied. Yet other hard-coated seeds should be nicked with a triangular "file to expose a tiny area of the endosperm. Filing should never be done at or near the hypocotyl (the point from which the sprout will emerge). Another method required by certain seeds involves the use of a small and airtight medicine vial into which the seeds are placed with slightly moist and crumbled spagnum peat. Shake to mix sphagnum and seeds. Store the sealed vial in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator for 30 days before planting the seeds according to particular requirements. Unless a gardener is able to secure exact cultural information pertinent to the type of seeds he is attempting to grow and unless he is willing to follow recommended procedures and to provide proper environments, he will do best to purchase plants. However, for the dedicated horticulturist the thrill of growing from seed more than compensates for the difficulties encountered. Quite often the companies that sell rare and exotic seeds will also provide complete directions for each species. Otherwise one must turn to technical books or seek the advice of a professional grower. Most seeds may be successfully started in a growing medium comprised of one part loose and crumbled sphagnum peat, two parts coarse, white washed builder's sand, one part sifted loam or fine compost and one part horticultural perlite. Measurements are by volume rather than weight. Good commercial starting mixes may be purchased at garden supply stores. Without exception bottom heat improves all seed germination. This can be accomplished by soil cables or by the use of a 40-watt bulb below an upturned wooden box in which two.inch holes have been cut. Place seed containers over holes. Continuous maintenance of soil mixture in a moist but not wet condition is mandatory until germination occurs. This requires daily attention. Slow-release fertilizers may be added to the soil mix before planting is done. This is not too important with large seeds, but more so with small ones, which contain a very limited nutrient reserve to sustain the seedling. Fertilizer must be applied early in their careers to insure adequate progress. All seedlings and new transplants must have protection from the sun. Transplanting of young seedlings to individual quarters should be done as soon as they are large enough to be handled without damage. Introduction to full sun or to the amount of sun preferred by mature plant should be a gradual process extending over a period of 30 to 45 days. Special precautions must be taken in the case of very tiny seedlings. Direct watering with a stream is forbidden until they are of a size to remain upright without assistance when so watered. Such seedlings must be misted or perfused from the bottom, and must be gently handled during transplanting. Variations in the temperature of the growing medium and in applied moisture will alter the germination time of all seeds. Germination failure will occur if the planting medium is too heavy or if it is kept too wet and seeds will be dessicated in a dry seed-bed. Old seeds may not germinate. Many so-called "failures" are due to the fact that the gardener does not know the germination time for his planting, and discards the flat too soon. Many seeds may lie dormant for months. Seedling loss usually follows overwatering, fungus infections caused or aggravated by excess water, inadequate air circulation, stem-biting insects or snails, and sun -scald. Transplants are lost from root damage or sun-scald. Larger plants may be lost by neglecting to partially defoliate in compensation for root loss. Transplants will also succumb to premature fertilizing. Only water should be applied for the first two weeks, and only weak fertilization is indicated for the following 90 days. , Good gardeners will inspect their seed-beds and seedlings at least once each day. Those well versed can accomplish an inspection at a glance and will check on soil condition and air circulation, with a wary eye for possible fungus growth or sun-scald and for the presence of insects. ........ ::i,:i:i:i!:i:iii?',. Ask the insurance professional. Rocky l-Iembroff IcI," I have an orange two- wheel trailer that I use to haul grass clippings to the dump. It's only worth $100, so I don't insure it for compre- hensive or colli- sion coverage, and it isn't de- scribed in my policy. On the way back from the dump Saturday, the trailer broke loose from my car, crossed the center line and sideswiped a car going in the opposite direction. Is the damage covered by my auto insurance? A: Yes. Your bodily injury and property damage lia- bility coverage applies. So any injury or prop- erty damage re- sulting from the accident will be paid. There's just no substi- tute for professional ad- vice. If you have an insur- ance problem, I'll be glad to help you solve it. Just call me. Rocky Hembroff Agency, Inc. 506 Franklin St. 426-3357 Sergio, a high school junior; and 14-year-old Marcella. "The first three months were vacation," Leslie states. "Then, from September until December; ! attended school at a junior year level, since my host-family brother was in that grade." Leslie had studied Spanish for a year before her graduation. in Colombia she continued the study of the lan'guage and assisted with the teaching of English. "They teach American English," she asserts, "which is much more practical than the old style." Leslie Towhey found the social customs of Colombia to be more free than those of America. "Anyone 15 years of age or older can drink and go to discotheques to dance," she says. "The people love to dance and they party until the sun rises. "Couples seldom go out solo," she continues. "They usually go out with a group of friends, and parties include a lot of people." Leslie, daughter of Robert and Joan Towhey, was born in Seattle on December 10, 1958. The family came to Shelton four years ago. Leslie rides a bike and plays'a trumpet and enjoys all sorts of sports. "My stay in Colombia was one of the most enriching, educational and enjoyable periods of my life," she declares. 'Tll never find words to express my gratitude to the Colombian family who opened their home to me." Leslie returned to Shelton early in December. She now attends night classes in Olympic College and in Olympia Technical Community College. She is working toward a business career in international work. "I grew to truly love my host family in Colombia," she says. "It's tough to be pulled in opposite directions. 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