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HABSTINE NEWS
Thursday, April 2, 2020 — Shelton-Mason County Journal — Page A—31
Remember to help yourneighbors during this crisis
s I might have mentioned before, Judy
Aand I were able to spend a couple of
weeks in Kauai, Hawaii, just before
this coronavirus thing hit. .
We returned home last Monday on a flight
that was only one-quarter full. We had a
whole row to ourselves. We are now in that
two-week, self-quarantine mode along with
everyone else. We drove back from the Port-
land airport at 9 p.m. The roads were quiet
with very few cars.
When we crossed the bridge, we were very
impressed with the new LED lighting. Wow, .
it was bright. Then we had to chuckle a little. Once
we turned the corner at the T — darkness. Yep,
we were on Harstine Island with no commercial
buildings to light 'the way, no stop lights, very few
porch lights and on that night, ‘no othercar lights. I
wouldn’t want to be a newbie driving on the island
on a dark, cloudy, no-moon night.
I had to go to town the next day to get some food
and meds and when I drove across the bridge again I
noticed that the sea gulls were still able to find rest-
ing spots on those light poles, so the count can go on.
I saw three gulls — can anyone beat that number?
I received an email the other day concerning
the delivery of food by the Pioneer Food Bank. The
volunteers wore masks, gloves and goggles to keep
themselves and the receiving families safe. Operat-
ing with a “Stay in your car” distribution system,
they were able to serve 47 local families. Along with
others, there were nine Kiwanis members help-
ing. All were tired and sore the next day, but for a
great cause.
This all ties in with the note I received from April
Hansen. During this time of need I think her note
deserves a repeat:
“The Board of the Pioneer Food Bank wishes
to give a multitude of thanks for all the donations
we have received, especially over these last winter
By MIKE
CALLAGHAN
months. Because of your donations we
had a slight reserve from which to step up
to meet the initial need increase created
by COVID—19 The projected needs in
the upcoming weeks to months caused by
COVID-19 will potentially be more than
we can address, when considering the loss
of jobs and the resulting needs of our Pio-
neer community. If you can do so, please
consider donating to Pioneer Food Bank so
we can help our volunteers keep address-
ing the upcoming needs of our community.
Donations may be mailed to: Pioneer
Food Bank, 500 North Island Drive, Shelton, WA
98584. Another way you may help is to tell your
family, friends and other club affiliations about the
needs of Pioneer Food Bank and provide our address
to them. At the same time, we ask you to consider
the needs of our Pioneer community. We want to
encourage all of you to take care of yourselves and
your immediate neighbors as well. As people get sick
or are sheltered because of high risk, offer to grocery
shop or do pharmacy runs for them. Of course, keep
your distance. Drop your delivery on the porch and
leave! Work to stay in touch by email, Facetime,
texting and share some bright spots and humor.
Focus on future plans. Together we are going to get
through this. On behalf of the Pioneer Food Bank
Board of Directors, thank you.”
The Harstine Island Women’s Club and Judy and
Charles Chase Memorial Endowment are offering
scholarships for island residents entering or con-
tinuing post-high school education. Applicants must
have graduated from an accredited high school prior
to August or have obtained a GED. Deadline for ap-
plications is midnight April 15. All the requirements
listed on the information sheet must be completed.
Scholarships amount and number will be deter-
mined at the time the recipients are chosen. More
information and applications can be obtained by con-
tacting the Harstine Island Women’s Club Scholar-
ship Committee at HIWCscholarships@gmail.com or
HIWC Scholarships, Harstine Community Hall, PO.
Box 1635, Shelton, WA 98584.
During my time in Hawaii, I was able to read
a couple of books. One of them was “Shelton’s
Boom: The Classic Years 1910-1933” by Michael
Fredson. There were several stories in the book
about the hardships early Shelton had to endure.
There were a couple that sort of reminded me of to-
day’s struggles, but instead of a virus it was fire.
During the late summer of 1914, Shelton was ex-
periencing a long rainless drought of some 57 days.
In one instance, 1,200 acres of virgin forest burned
up. But the biggest fire of concern occurred during
the morning of Aug. 27. Seventeen buildings along
Second and Railroad burned to the ground. Appar—
ently, a grease fire in Pauley’s Restaurant was the
cause. But the aftermath is what reminds me of to-
day’s outbreak.
I believe that our country is strong and will
quickly recover as did the city of Shelton. Mayor
Mark Reed said that Shelton would again rise up
from the ashes. And it did. This account is in Fred—
son’s book:
“Most people opened shop immediately. The State
Bank of Shelton opened for business at thehLibrary
Building, using its vault. McDonald and Co. re-
opened in the Odd Fellows’s building. McKibbin, the
barber shaved in the old L.M. office and I.H. Wood
occupied the store front. Butcher Joe Weinert sold
meat from Fairchild’s Bakery. W.H. Smith reopened
in the old hotel sample rooms.” ' .
I thought this show of resurgence is a strong
example of how the resolve to rebuild is part of our
American work ethic that will help lead us through
our present situation.
I Mike Callaghan can be reached at sobad0g@msn.
com.
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