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COME SEE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILD NOW ENROLLING FOR 2011-2012 Full Day Kindergarten & Grade I (Combined class) (LIMIT 12) MT. 427-3165 OLIVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL 206 E. WYANDOTTE *Washington State Approved School schoolmolc@comcast.net GATEWAY "A Place for Kids to Grow" Looking for childcare that does more than simply WATCH your kids? CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE Ages 12 too. to 12 yrs. + Preschool Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 405 S. 7th St. Shelton • 360-426-5089 gatewaychristiancc@gmail.com • gatewayccc.weebly.com 0o Birds Continued from page B-1 in love with birds at 10 years old, and now is happy to devote most of her free time to caring for birds in need. "My first bird actually was a budgie when I was 10 years old and since then I just love birds," she said. "Doesn't matter what size. what species, I al- ways wanted to have more and bigger birds." Although VanderWal knows what she's getting into when she adopts a bird. many new bird owners aren't pre- pared for the unique responsibility. "It tends to be an impulse purchase for some people," she said. "We really ask, please do your research make sure that whatever species of bird has caught your eye, do your research and make sure it's going to be the right kind of bird for your lifestyle and en- vironment." However most of the birds that the parrot rescue takes in are from loving homes. Either their families can no longer afford the bird, have to move to a home where they can't have a bird, or die, leaving behind a bird that may live to more than 100 years. "A lot of people think 'Oh it's only go- ing to live about as long as a dog,' well they won't. It depends on the species ... A Finch might live eight to 12 years, but a Macaw can live over a hundred years," VanderWal said. "We give peo- ple an option of naming us in their will to take care of the birds." Many rescue organizations, whether for birds, dogs, cats or horses, have fa- cilities where they keep animals wait- ing for adoption. Such facilities often fill up quickly, VanderWal said. leav- ing no room for animals in immediate need. With this in mind, she decided to run a rescue organization without any central location that relies on volun- teers and foster families who look after her rescued birds until they can find a "forever home." "With foster homes, you're only lim- ' ited with the amount of animals you can help by the amount of foster homes." she said. "We're no-kill. There's only been one bird that we've had to have euthanized and that's because the bird was already dying and was suffering... we've only had to turn away one bird because it was a seriously ill bird." The rescue takes great pride in working hard to match birds with the right owners. VanderWal has previous owners fill out a questionnaire about their bird's habits, personality and needs, and requires new owners to go through an interview process. "We joke that we're an e-Harmony for parrots," she said. VanderWal said the non-profit is still young and lives on the support of volunteers and donors, but will soon be able to support itself on adoption fees. VanderWal expressed a great deal of gratitude to the rescue's 20 volunteers, 11 foster homes and veterinarians who, like herself, donate time. money and services to help animals who can't help themselves. "I've been devoting my time to some- thing that I really find worthwhile." she said. Continued from page B-1 four years," she said. Both 4-H members and adults participated Lin classes ranging from novice to open. Group leaders also gave classes for the 4-H students in the event. "It's been instructional, the whole time, but they're having a great time," Julie Chrisman said, Every year each 4-H group has to do at least one community ser- vice project, she said. This ben- efit show counts as such a proj- ect, but the children are talking about putting together even more shows. "The kids are excited, they've been planning this for a long time," she said. While the riders were excited to competewith their horses, they also were thrilled to help their be- loved 4-H leader. "It's a big accomplishment for these kids ... you're dealing with probably 10 kids all under 18 and some adults helping," Papini said. ¢, , I m extremely proud of them that they could do this. Journal photo by Natalie Johnson Emily Neal exercises her horse on Sunday during the 4-H Lori Papini Benefit Show. a ~'5'6~. After each book is read, the news, or any news you think would be : i ;: students take a test on it and then good for the islandi please send it to, Continued from page B-'I move on to the next book. It is a very me at sobadog@msn.com. rewarding experience. If you have an Don't forget that the burn ban is this Kiwanis club has been meeting hour or two to spare, give Marty a still on. at Spencer Lake. With the start of call. This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 school, the group will need volun- I don't know if you have a secret p.m., Aug. 27, the Harstine Island teers. One of the biggest areas of way to ripen tomatoes or not -- if you chorus is having its annual retreat need is readers. They love to have do could you let me know. My tomato at the HICC hall. I'm sure that if you volunteers at the school just read to plants are huge and they have lots have any desire to sing and perform, the elementary kids for an hour or of green tomatoes hanging from the they would love to have you show and two a week. Usually you get a couple vine. I thought that with this recent talk with them. So, loosen up those of kids who need help and you sit at heat spell they would all have turned vocal cords and get over to the hall a table and read and help them read red -- not so. If you have tomato this Saturday. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Missot!ri Synod 206 East Wyandotte Avenue C0ntemp0rary Service .......... 8:30 am. I Christian Education ................. 9:45 a.m. [Traditional Worship ............... ll:00 a.m [ Office 426-6353 I Daycare 427-3165 [ www.molc.ctsnlenaberconnect:nl Grace Baptist Church~ C0ntactus: Mailin~ address: ... for the faith ofthe,gospd ~ P0 Bo× 1025, Shdt0n, WA 98584 ~:) ~I~. ~. 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