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Page A-26 - Shelton-Mason County Journal = Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 ] = ~Z i i I ! I F d .] } I, O A red Douglas squirrel stretches out to reach a feeder near Skokomish last week. Photo courtesy of Bob Bottman N,4FISTINE ISLAND NEWS Judy and I drove the white winter wonder- land this past Sunday - the island was beautiful. Ev- erything seems to take on a special beauty when it is covered in snow. We drove down into the canyon at the end of South Island Drive and it was just spectacular. The walls drifted up on both sides and the snow covered every sword fern, "every bare alder limb and every ev- ergreen branch that usually shouts out "I'm green, emer- ald green, lime green, mint green." But not Sunday, ev- erything looked like it should be in a Christmas picture. One more snowy thing - I'm not saying anything about the top of my driveway, but as we passed my collection of wonderful stuff, Judy said, "even your junk looks good covered in snow." I made a date mistake when I was writing about the upcoming Pioneer Kiwanis crab and clam dinner - it will take place on March 23, not By MIKE CALLAGHAN 1:30 to March 24. Each Janu- ary, February and March, the Harstine Island Community Club sponsors an engaging series of speakers from Humanities Wash- ington on a variety of topics. Their next program is Feb. 24. It will run from 3 p.m. at the Harstine Island Community Club- house. The presenter will be David Buerge, who will speak about Chief Seattle. Folks from the island, as well as the community at large, are invited. The program is free, but donations are accepted. Buerge is a biog- rapher and historian to the Duwamish Tribe, Seattle's mother's people. He spent more than 20 years exploring the snow. They are planning Chief Seattle from a variety on having it Saturday. It will of sources to reveal a leader be at the same starting time of epic character. He has en- and same place. Come out titled his presentation "Who and support all the vendors w~as Chief Seattle?" Buerge who will be waiting for you has published 14 books, and with a warm smile. his latest, "Chief SeattleThe Harstine Island Gar- and the Town that Took Hisden Club meeting set for Feb. Name," is the first biography 12 was changed because of of Chief Seattle intended for the weather. The group will adults. Buerge lives in Ever- now meet out front in the ett. Pioneer School parking lot Come, learn, and enjoy re-at noon on Feb. 26. The goal freshments! of this month's meeting is to The February Community weed the heather beds that Club meeting was canceled surround the parking lot. If due to the snow. The next you plan to attend, remember meeting will be March 8. to bring gloves, weeding tools, That means you have an a sack lunch and a beverage. extra month to find a round You will be able to use of the rock or a heart-shaped rock office to warm up if needed and bring it to the meeting and the schools restrooms for our first-ever Harstine Is- will be available. The garden land rock contest. Remember, club supports Pioneer School this is a fundraiser and the and wants do this service to 2nd Century Committee is help them. looking for fun ways to raise The fifth annual youth money, so be on the lookout, music competition will be Also, the monthly indoor from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at market was canceled due toHarstine Island Community Hall. The title for this year's competition is "Music 2 Our Ears." Hosts are looking for soloists and instrumental- ists, grades 3 through 12. Students will be divided into three grade levels, 3 through 5, 6 through 8 and 9 through 12. A cash award of $200 will be awarded at each level. All participants will receive a certificate of achievement and constructive feedback from the judges. The eventis styled as a"coffeehouse" with tables, chairs, punch and popcorn so that everyone can relax and enjoy hearing our talented musicians. Students need to submit a completed application form by Wednes- day. There is no fee to par- ticipate. Details and applica- tions are available at www. harstineohoir.org or contact Jean Iverson 360-710-8569, or email wive.rson@oomcast.net. [] Mike Caltaghan can be reached at sobadog@msn.com. +