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:i Days of sunshine and the scoundrel Sam Blake By MIKE CALLAGHAN You've got to love this weather. I see we might set a record by going more than 26 days with- out rain. I don't really see how this can be an important record after we had 300 days of continuous rain this winter - that could be an exaggeration. Anticipation of the next island play continues to mount. Who is this scoun- drel, Sam Blake? You'll find out on Friday, June 26, when the curtain goes up on the Harstine Island Theatre Club's production Ransom of Red Chief for a three-performance run. Sam will be portrayed by Ed Wood and his partner in crime Bill Driscole will be acted by Tony Laes. Ed is a veteran of several stages. He both directed and played in Don't Drink the Water some years back. He loves character roles, especially comedy, so he's a natural for this part. He's even a dead ringer for a portrait of Sam in the play- ::::: ::::::::::: :: :::::::: :::::: book! Edis :::::: :::::::::::::::::::: :::::: :: : ::::: : an island resident and when he isn't on stage you'll find him baking bread at Wal-Mart. To relax, he reads and tends his chick- ens. He's got a weakness for big, juicy bacon burg- ers. Tony has acting ex- perience too. He's been in serious stuff like The Glass Menagerie, so he's looking forward to some- thing lighter. Tony com- mutes to rehearsal from Belfair and is employed at Safeway there. He's an accomplished drum- mer, having played with a couple bands before he settled down to married life. Now his passion is his wife, his two young sons and pizza! Tony's passion encompasses theater as well and is summed up in this quote, "I believe peo- ple should work to keep the arts alive." Tickets are available at Jarrell's Cove Marina, Olympic Bakery and at the door. A while back the Neigh- borhood Watch folks let us know about the illegal road that was put in from Lansky to Maples. Looks like disreputable people continue to work in this area. A week or so ago the Nor- ris fam- ily came out to the fam- ily home and 80 acres on Maples (same as the property with the illegal road) to find someone had bolt-cut a chain, busted three doors and lived in their home during the week. Their bed, Jacuzzi, liquor and food had been used. Some items were taken. There have also been two homes of full-time island resi- dents broken into. One of these is an elderly couple who have been hit several times. These two places were on McMicken. All instances indicate the homes were being watched for patterns. The Harstine Island Community Club had its monthly meeting last Fri- day. Ruth and Jim Irish, along with Linda and Mike Benson put out some beautiful flower decora- tions on the tables. We had a great program and here is a note about it from Arlen. Patti Case, public affairs officer for Green Diamond Resourc- es, one of the largest of the forestry companies in the area, shared with us how most modem companies manage their commer- cial forests, from seeding through harvesting. The information was present- ed starting with the many decisions that factor into when and how harvesting decisions are made. The introduction included the many steps the com- pany has taken to protect the environment, land, streams and natural fish stock. They established Their bed, Jacuzzi, liquor and food had been used. buffers matched to the ter- rain, have redesigned how logging roads are built, maintained or decommis- sioned, and now use equip- ment that has less impact on the land in the harvest- ing process. The next time you look at a new forest or baby forest, think that each of those thousands of trees was planted by hand. The presentation was vi- sual and informative. One of the salient questions of- ten broached by visitors and resi- dents of forest product regions such as ours, is the question of the wisdom and philosophy be- hind clearcut- ting. The answer to that question is in the new methods of harvesting, replanting and speed and health of new growth. The newer equipment in itself impacts the land less; com- ing in once instead of mul- tiple visits reduces that impact. The growth and health of the new forest is enhanced by the air, light and water that are able to reach the replanting. Also noted was the obvious fact of reduction of harvesting costs with these modem, efficient methods. We thank Patti for coming to share with us. Following the Green Di- amond presentation of its forest practices, members were introduced to Char- ley Burns of the Depart- ment of Natural Resources (DNR). Charley is a for- ester with DNR. He is also the state's wildland fire/ fuel reduction specialist for the South Puget Sound region. Part of his job is to work with communities and neighborhoods like ours that are in heavily forested areas, instruct- ing the public on what re- sources and information are available through the state. His information will be in next week's col- umn. Annual membership dues are still being taken and needed. The annual dues are $15 per person. If you haven't signed up yet, you still can ,by going to the Saturday's farmers' market. The next regular meet- Planning begins for 40- year anniversary of the opening of the bridge ing will by Friday, July 10. In keeping with the renewed interest in farm- ing, agriculture and sustainable-living top- ics, Moe McCracken with Four H has been invited to talk. Hopefully young 4-H members will also attend and talk about their expe- riences raising crops and livestock. Information from WSU's Extension office will also be passed out. So if you are starting a garden this year or planning one for next, this should be a very informative meeting. There is a need for a chairperson for the Labor Day Dance this year. If you are interested please give Mike Callaghan a call at 427-9516. The annual island rum- mage sale will be held on August 1. This is tradi- tionally a way for the com- munity club to raise need- ed money. Start saving up items you can contribute. Also plan on attending and spending money to buy these things - it is for a great cause. And here's that name, Barbara La- June - she does so much for the island. Barbara is the one to call for ques- tions at 426-0494. Also, plans have begun for the August commu- nity club meeting. This will be the 40-year an- niversary of the opening of the bridge. Five years ago we gathered and took pictures of the 35th anni- versary. This one will be a little bit more ambitious as they are plan- ning on having a parade simi- lar to the one on opening day. If you have a horse and buggy, an old car, or some- thing you think would fit the idea, start planning on being part of the fun. Also, we are look- ing for someone with a boat who could be near the bridge when the parade begins. And we need pho- tographers. So put your thinking caps on and see if you have something to contribute. Arlen Morris is in charge, and if you have ideas give her a call. CRUSHED ROCK 10-Yard Truc~~ most sizes CRUSHED ROCK-- ~ delivered into Shelton $190 Two for $324. for [ Special savings to outlying areas. just Call for details and pricing to other areas. Plus tax. Price effective 4/17/08. Prices subject to change without notice. : CONSTRUCTION Kenned~ GRADE CRUSHED ROCK Creek Minus "~ /TONo.B" 3"" $/[95 Quarry We now accept Z and O www.kennedycreekquarry.com Located on Highway 101 Call for details! between Shelton & Olympia Year-round delivery (360) 426-4743 KatherineJ. Ketcher, DMD Reid Jos. Ketcher, DM Comfortable, Full Service Care for Children and Adults 1829 Jefferson Street FREE " TEETH WHITENING with paid Initia / Exarn, X-Nays and Cleaning New patients only. Expires May 31,2009 (may not be combined with any other offer) Call GO-BRUSH (462-7874) Now! and Come see why everyone is snq~O0~ Shelton, WA Page B-4 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, June 18, 2009 d L/~ \ ! /: • r Happy 62nd Birthday ROSEMARY Thank you for sharing 43 of those years with me. And thank you for being all the personalities and possessing all the qualities a wife sometimes needs to nourish, teach, and strengthen a husband's love. Most of all, thank you for the wonderment I feel when the touch of your hand on my arm and a look on your face can still flood my heart and brain and moisten my eyes with such emotion. Your husband & student, Mike #Oger Thom?S°0 YOUr