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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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