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Blue Thumbs grow gardens too People living in the Hood Ca- nal watershed are invited to a free, drop-in style clinic on how to grow a garden that is better for the environment. Janis McNeal of Washington Sea Grant will be at the Hood- sport Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, to an- swer questions about fertilizers, soil amendments, composting, pesticides, using native plants in the home landscape and other garden questions. Persons who stop by are invited to register for a free composting workshop in Hoodsport on April 26 or a free Septic Sense workshop with Teri King of Washington Sea Grant on May 10. Hood Canal watershed resi- dents attending the compost- ing workshop will receive a free compost bin. Hood Canal shore- line owners attending the Septic Sense workshop are eligible for a free fecal coliform bacteria test of their shellfish. These programs are part of Blue Thumb Gardening, a project of the Puget Sound Action Team and the University of Washington. The library is located at North 40 Schoolhouse tIill Road. For more information, send an e-mail message to McNeal at jmcneal@u.washington.edu or call her at 432-3054. HEADING FOR the U.S. Space Camp and Rocket Center in Alabama in May are, from left, CHOICE Alternative School students Anna Mack and Laura Stevens and staff member Lori Fey. HOICE will launch these 00pace campers to Alabama CHOICE Alternative School is nding two students, Anna Mack I|!tnd Laura Stevens, along with a ]|1taft member Lori ley to Space :Camp at the U.S. Space Camp and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala- bama, in May. Sue Barnard, as Washington State Teacher of the Year last Year, received a scholarship for one Kudent's tuition and the Shelton Schools Foundation gave a grant for the second scholarship. CHOICE is trying to raise man- ey for ground transportation from the airport in Alabama to the camp Since the camp starts on Sunday morning, May 6, the students and Fry will need to fly in the day be- fore. The camp lasts one week and the local trio will return home on May 11. There was an application pro- cess to select the two students, which included an essay telling why they wanted to attend space camp and how they would repre- sent CHOICE while there. They also had to express some ideas about what they would do as a re- sult of" their experience when they came back. The second stage of the panel of school staff members. Anna Mack is a first-year stu- dent who lives with Marvin and Pam Matson, while Laura is a re- turning student who lives with her mother, Velma Stevens. If you would like to donate to help get the students to the camp, contributions can be sent to CHOICE Alternative School, 807 West Pine Street, Shelton. Checks must be written to CHOICE Alter- native School Associated Student Body, with a notation they are for space camp. For more informa- tion, call Lori Fey or Barnard at Egg hunt in Union to honor Fassio Members of the Union communi- ty will host the 23rd annual Union Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Satur- day, April 7, at the Union Commu- nity Park. This year the egg hunt is in memory of the organizers' friend Janie Fassio, who died last year. Three age groups will have sepa- rate events with first, second and third prizes. Parents are encour- aged to help the youngest hunters in the 0- to 3-year-old age group. Other sections are for 4- to 7-year- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiI|/IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl|llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllll Natalie Renee Weschler was born on February 4 at Ma- son General Hospital to Keri Wishon and Steven Weschler of Shelton. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins Kylea Mi- chelle Weschler, age 13 months. Grandparents are Clarence and Michelle Wishon and Lisa Weschler, all of Shelton. Grayson Scott Dean was born on March 7 in Vancouver aad back and an extra night's stay. process was an interview with a CHOICE at 426-7664. to Katie and Casey Dean. He weighed IStudents experimenting w}.th Grandparents are Lewis Dean and Holly Clary of Shelton and Gerrit and Karen Vantol of La Center. Great- grandparents are Max and Betty ]hypotheses at Mountain View Dean and Lois Scott of Shelton.Emma Elisabeth Shipman was born on March 12 at Mason performed experiments weekly General Hospital to Rebecca Shipman in science enrichment class and of Shelton. She weighed 8 pounds and Can you bend water? What kind test that hypothesis. "With an in- 0fhand cleaners work best? creasing emphasis on science in Those questions and many the United States today, our stu- iore were investigated and pre- dents are learning some valuable Sented at Mountain View Elemen- lessons in scientific inquiry meth- tory School's annual science fair. ads," said Candy Ranney, library Nearly 120 students displayed in- and science enrichment instruc- dividual science projects and class- tar. os participated with class projects Students have had science in- 0h Wednesday, March 21. struction throughout the year, [ Most projects used the scien- beginning with a Scientist of the |tific method of asking a question, Week and various lessons on ob- |aking a hypothesis and doing servation and science tools. Dur- |lsearch and an experiment to ing the fall semester, students f.o armers' market calls r 00,endors; has new location |The Shelton Farmers' Market is Interested persons are invited oving to a new location on Third to a vendors meeting which will treet between Franklin and Ce- begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, tar in downtown Shelton. April 4, in the William G. Reed Li- Vendors are needed for the mar- brary, 710 West Alder Street. ket, which will open on May 5 and The market is a project of the ntinue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Small Farms Program of Mason aturdays through September 29. Conservation District and the Co- Drganizers of the market are look- operative Extension of Washing- g for vendors, especially craft- ton State University. For more in- rs, food vendors, musicians and formation, call Kirsten Workman farmers, at 426-2901. Mell Chevrolet ere the satisfned ._Art Mell ] customers buy ... Tom Roof Kevin Gordham Ron McLean Were we helpful, courteous and friendly? ...... Y__$ --_..erJt ................. Were you pleased with the way your vehicle ',,,,as delivcrcd? .._Ye$'_ .................. Would yOU recommend us o frie lds?.J_ ....................................... We would appreciate your comments:_.//1 a# &a,t  y.e/'$ of ear bu /n , Me# Chevrolet and our staff ,,to tee_s_wF_#_s:_.wh,t__, n_,_,l.yxee,(e,2e( d. @" .& - 8rinnon 10% OFF ALL PARTS AND SERVICE Seniors age 55 and over (Up to Sl00 savings) olds and for 8- to 12-year-aids. An egg toss will also be held for ages 4-12, 13-17 and 18 and over, with a prize to be won in each age group. Participants can also guess the number of pieces of candy in "Janie's Candy Count" competition. Those who want to help with the Union-wide event can leave plas- tic eggs and wrapped candy before April 6 at the Alderbrook Country Store in Union. More infbrmation is available from Sandy Fassio at 898- 2080 or from Karen or Cicely Visser at 898-6166. To find the Union Community Park from the north, take McReavy Road from Brockdale Road, then turn left from McReavy onto Fifth Street, then left on Port Townsend Street. The park is on the left-hand (east) side of the street. classroom teachers used the school district's science kits for further scientific exploration. The science fair was an opportu- nity for students to use the knowl- edge they had gained to study particular areas of interest - from solar cells to sound. Half the fun of the science fair was sharing with schoolmates about such topics as "Evaporation Transportation" and "Toothpaste - Solid or Liquid?" The budding scientists are learning there are many questions about the world around them and they might be able to find the an- swers through their own investi- gations. was 191/2 inches long. Grandparents are Phil and Lori Shipman of Shelton. Great-grandpar- ent is Ginny Trotzer of Shelton. DINOSAURS POTATO GUNS TRANSFER PAPER WIZARDS BALSA WOOD CLUE II RETIREMENT MAY BE FAR OFF, BUT THE APRIL 17 DEADLINE FOR IRA CONTRIBUTIONS ISN'T. To learn more about the benefits of an Edward .loncs IRA, call or visit today. Janis Byrd Financial Advisor 1717 Olympic Hwy. N. Shelton,WA 98584 360-432-896S www.edwardJones.cora Member SlaC SPECIALS OF THE WEEK 3129-4/4 At the intersection of Highway 101 and 108, just minutes away from Olympia and Shelton • FACTORY iff-: q00, S T 011E SKOOKUMCREEK . ,, . TOBACCO ,,,,,, z00aae jresh at our own factory I Little Cigars CIGA]RETTES $10099 dll  04RT0]; + tax =20,=,0, Reg. $21.95 + mx NOWG BOX COMPLETE ROLL.YOUR.OWN --NEW-- Walk-In Humidor GREAT SELECTION of Fine Cigars & Kumidor Accessories SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting 8rooking Now Greatly Reduces Seriou Risks to Your He. CIGARS MAKE GREAT GIFTS Try our own --l' + tax ISLAND BLENDZ One Pound Bag Hand rolled-Fine cigars II I III I II iii II , , , ;:, , ,, , LARGE SELECTION I I I  " I I mm ll I I I II ,dL, '='= '1 e,.00cenr00 I'l ots.,t, i PER GALLON I * '1 OAS U DISCOUNT II' $5.65 I I HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 7 a..m.-9 p.m. * Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p..m. The Karnilche ladtn(I Post operates under a compact with the State o/Washington "Safe To Shop" I TOBACCOPRODUCDPJVE-U Sun.Thurs 7am-gpm Fri & Sat 7am-10pm [ 360-426-5254 Thursday, March 29, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 3 Blue Thumbs grow gardens too People living in the Hood Ca- nal watershed are invited to a free, drop-in style clinic on how to grow a garden that is better for the environment. Janis McNeal of Washington Sea Grant will be at the Hood- sport Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, to an- swer questions about fertilizers, soil amendments, composting, pesticides, using native plants in the home landscape and other garden questions. Persons who stop by are invited to register for a free composting workshop in Hoodsport on April 26 or a free Septic Sense workshop with Teri King of Washington Sea Grant on May 10. Hood Canal watershed resi- dents attending the compost- ing workshop will receive a free compost bin. Hood Canal shore- line owners attending the Septic Sense workshop are eligible for a free fecal coliform bacteria test of their shellfish. These programs are part of Blue Thumb Gardening, a project of the Puget Sound Action Team and the University of Washington. The library is located at North 40 Schoolhouse tIill Road. For more information, send an e-mail message to McNeal at jmcneal@u.washington.edu or call her at 432-3054. HEADING FOR the U.S. Space Camp and Rocket Center in Alabama in May are, from left, CHOICE Alternative School students Anna Mack and Laura Stevens and staff member Lori Fey. HOICE will launch these 00pace campers to Alabama CHOICE Alternative School is nding two students, Anna Mack I|!tnd Laura Stevens, along with a ]|1taft member Lori ley to Space :Camp at the U.S. Space Camp and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala- bama, in May. Sue Barnard, as Washington State Teacher of the Year last Year, received a scholarship for one Kudent's tuition and the Shelton Schools Foundation gave a grant for the second scholarship. CHOICE is trying to raise man- ey for ground transportation from the airport in Alabama to the camp Since the camp starts on Sunday morning, May 6, the students and Fry will need to fly in the day be- fore. The camp lasts one week and the local trio will return home on May 11. There was an application pro- cess to select the two students, which included an essay telling why they wanted to attend space camp and how they would repre- sent CHOICE while there. They also had to express some ideas about what they would do as a re- sult of" their experience when they came back. The second stage of the panel of school staff members. Anna Mack is a first-year stu- dent who lives with Marvin and Pam Matson, while Laura is a re- turning student who lives with her mother, Velma Stevens. If you would like to donate to help get the students to the camp, contributions can be sent to CHOICE Alternative School, 807 West Pine Street, Shelton. Checks must be written to CHOICE Alter- native School Associated Student Body, with a notation they are for space camp. For more informa- tion, call Lori Fey or Barnard at Egg hunt in Union to honor Fassio Members of the Union communi- ty will host the 23rd annual Union Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Satur- day, April 7, at the Union Commu- nity Park. This year the egg hunt is in memory of the organizers' friend Janie Fassio, who died last year. Three age groups will have sepa- rate events with first, second and third prizes. Parents are encour- aged to help the youngest hunters in the 0- to 3-year-old age group. Other sections are for 4- to 7-year- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiI|/IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl|llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllll Natalie Renee Weschler was born on February 4 at Ma- son General Hospital to Keri Wishon and Steven Weschler of Shelton. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins Kylea Mi- chelle Weschler, age 13 months. Grandparents are Clarence and Michelle Wishon and Lisa Weschler, all of Shelton. Grayson Scott Dean was born on March 7 in Vancouver aad back and an extra night's stay. process was an interview with a CHOICE at 426-7664. to Katie and Casey Dean. He weighed IStudents experimenting w}.th Grandparents are Lewis Dean and Holly Clary of Shelton and Gerrit and Karen Vantol of La Center. Great- grandparents are Max and Betty ]hypotheses at Mountain View Dean and Lois Scott of Shelton.Emma Elisabeth Shipman was born on March 12 at Mason performed experiments weekly General Hospital to Rebecca Shipman in science enrichment class and of Shelton. She weighed 8 pounds and Can you bend water? What kind test that hypothesis. "With an in- 0fhand cleaners work best? creasing emphasis on science in Those questions and many the United States today, our stu- iore were investigated and pre- dents are learning some valuable Sented at Mountain View Elemen- lessons in scientific inquiry meth- tory School's annual science fair. ads," said Candy Ranney, library Nearly 120 students displayed in- and science enrichment instruc- dividual science projects and class- tar. os participated with class projects Students have had science in- 0h Wednesday, March 21. struction throughout the year, [ Most projects used the scien- beginning with a Scientist of the |tific method of asking a question, Week and various lessons on ob- |aking a hypothesis and doing servation and science tools. Dur- |lsearch and an experiment to ing the fall semester, students f.o armers' market calls r 00,endors; has new location |The Shelton Farmers' Market is Interested persons are invited oving to a new location on Third to a vendors meeting which will treet between Franklin and Ce- begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, tar in downtown Shelton. April 4, in the William G. Reed Li- Vendors are needed for the mar- brary, 710 West Alder Street. ket, which will open on May 5 and The market is a project of the ntinue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Small Farms Program of Mason aturdays through September 29. Conservation District and the Co- Drganizers of the market are look- operative Extension of Washing- g for vendors, especially craft- ton State University. For more in- rs, food vendors, musicians and formation, call Kirsten Workman farmers, at 426-2901. Mell Chevrolet ere the satisfned ._Art Mell ] customers buy ... Tom Roof Kevin Gordham Ron McLean Were we helpful, courteous and friendly? ...... Y__$ --_..erJt ................. Were you pleased with the way your vehicle ',,,,as delivcrcd? .._Ye$'_ .................. Would yOU recommend us o frie lds?.J_ ....................................... We would appreciate your comments:_.//1 a# &a,t  y.e/'$ of ear bu /n , Me# Chevrolet and our staff ,,to tee_s_wF_#_s:_.wh,t__, n_,_,l.yxee,(e,2e( d. @" .& - 8rinnon 10% OFF ALL PARTS AND SERVICE Seniors age 55 and over (Up to Sl00 savings) olds and for 8- to 12-year-aids. An egg toss will also be held for ages 4-12, 13-17 and 18 and over, with a prize to be won in each age group. Participants can also guess the number of pieces of candy in "Janie's Candy Count" competition. Those who want to help with the Union-wide event can leave plas- tic eggs and wrapped candy before April 6 at the Alderbrook Country Store in Union. More infbrmation is available from Sandy Fassio at 898- 2080 or from Karen or Cicely Visser at 898-6166. To find the Union Community Park from the north, take McReavy Road from Brockdale Road, then turn left from McReavy onto Fifth Street, then left on Port Townsend Street. The park is on the left-hand (east) side of the street. classroom teachers used the school district's science kits for further scientific exploration. The science fair was an opportu- nity for students to use the knowl- edge they had gained to study particular areas of interest - from solar cells to sound. Half the fun of the science fair was sharing with schoolmates about such topics as "Evaporation Transportation" and "Toothpaste - Solid or Liquid?" The budding scientists are learning there are many questions about the world around them and they might be able to find the an- swers through their own investi- gations. was 191/2 inches long. Grandparents are Phil and Lori Shipman of Shelton. Great-grandpar- ent is Ginny Trotzer of Shelton. DINOSAURS POTATO GUNS TRANSFER PAPER WIZARDS BALSA WOOD CLUE II RETIREMENT MAY BE FAR OFF, BUT THE APRIL 17 DEADLINE FOR IRA CONTRIBUTIONS ISN'T. To learn more about the benefits of an Edward .loncs IRA, call or visit today. Janis Byrd Financial Advisor 1717 Olympic Hwy. N. Shelton,WA 98584 360-432-896S www.edwardJones.cora Member SlaC SPECIALS OF THE WEEK 3129-4/4 At the intersection of Highway 101 and 108, just minutes away from Olympia and Shelton • FACTORY iff-: q00, S T 011E SKOOKUMCREEK . ,, . TOBACCO ,,,,,, z00aae jresh at our own factory I Little Cigars CIGA]RETTES $10099 dll  04RT0]; + tax =20,=,0, Reg. $21.95 + mx NOWG BOX COMPLETE ROLL.YOUR.OWN --NEW-- Walk-In Humidor GREAT SELECTION of Fine Cigars & Kumidor Accessories SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting 8rooking Now Greatly Reduces Seriou Risks to Your He. CIGARS MAKE GREAT GIFTS Try our own --l' + tax ISLAND BLENDZ One Pound Bag Hand rolled-Fine cigars II I III I II iii II , , , ;:, , ,, , LARGE SELECTION I I I  " I I mm ll I I I II ,dL, '='= '1 e,.00cenr00 I'l ots.,t, i PER GALLON I * '1 OAS U DISCOUNT II' $5.65 I I HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 7 a..m.-9 p.m. * Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p..m. The Karnilche ladtn(I Post operates under a compact with the State o/Washington "Safe To Shop" I TOBACCOPRODUCDPJVE-U Sun.Thurs 7am-gpm Fri & Sat 7am-10pm [ 360-426-5254 Thursday, March 29, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 3