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MASTERGARDNER
GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE
"A Place for Kids to Grow"
Looking for childcare that does more than
simply WATCH your kids?
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
September is turning into the Au-
gust we never had. Now that the to-
matoes are finally ripening, be sure to
keep them harvested.
Our August weather was surpris-
ing. I can remember many August
days that were in the 90-degree range
and it was too hot for my plants and
me. We experienced the most perfect
weather that we have had in recent
memory for August. The tempera-
tures in the 70s were so comfortable
and really great weather for grow-
ing vegetables and flowers. I admit,
things have been later than usual,
but all in all it has been a nice year
for the garden.
In the office clinic I am surprised
that we haven't really been getting
as many disease and insect problems
that are usual for this time of year.
Most problems are more curiosity
than actual plant damage issues. My
mom called the other day and won-
dered why some of her tomato plants
have flowers but no fruit. I believe va-
riety has something to do with it, but
there are other factors that influence
tomato set.
Optimum fruit set happens within
a very narrow nighttime temperature
range with temperatures ranging be-
tween 60 and 70 degrees. When toma-
toes experience night temperatures
lower than 55 degrees, both their
amount of pollen and viability are
reduced. The pollen may even become
sterile, thus causing the blossoms to
drop. High daytime temperatures,
rain or prolonged humid conditions
also hamper good fruit set, even if
there are lots of bees visiting the gar-
den. Some varieties of tomatoes may
not set fruit once the temperatures
get higher than 85 degrees. (Of course
that hasn't been our problem so far
this year).
Rainy days result in less insect ac-
tivity, and therefore less pollination.
You can shake the vines to help dis-
tribute the pollen but nothing beats
bees and other insects going from
flower to flower. The drier and warm-
er weather we get in August is the
best-case scenario for insects that pol-
linate. Keep your fingers crossed that
you will still be able to experience the
flavor of a fresh-picked tomato this
summer; you just may have to wait a
little bit longer than some summers
in the past.
Once the tomatoes begin to ripen,
be sure to harvest frequently. This
can be said for all vegetables in your
garden. Most summer vegetables
should be harvested every couple of
days to keep the plants producing
more fruit. Leaving the fruit on the
plant too long reduces fruit set. Be
sure to pull large fruits off vegetable
plants because they drain energy that
is necessary for new flower produc-
tion.
Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable?
Well, they are both. Botanically
speaking, the part of the plant that
carries the seeds is called the fruit of
the plant. For purposes of nutrition,
the tomato is classed as a vegetable,
along with squash, cucumbers, pep-
pers, etc. When you look at the food
guide pyramid you will see that to-
matoes are included in the vegetable
group. The food guide pyramid is be-
ing replaced with a food plate. This
new graphic symbol helps users deter-
mine what a healthy plate should look
like. Visit www.choosemyplate.gov for
more information.
Your questions and comments are
always encouraged. You can contact
me at 427-9670, ext. 688, or call a
Master Gardener on Mondays be-
tween noon and 3 p.m. to get your
gardening questions answered. Enjoy
this beautiful Northwest weather,
which is the envy of the rest of the
United States and get out in your
garden.
Last seen
on Moore Ave ....
Can you look around your
property and if you have any
information at all, please call
Maureen at 360-471-5056
Day or Night.
Small reward offered.
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Birthday
king app,icat,ons +or
private pay residents.
Shack
Continued from page B-1
fun."
Brown said the dance club
atmosphere complete with
low lighting and disco balls
at the Shack is designed to
put the focus on fun.
"Would you rather come
in and see gym equipment or
a disco ball?" she said.
The Dance Shack will
also soon host community
events, including fundrais-
ers, Brown said.
"I want to make sure I
give back to the community.
I feel very strongly about
this," she said.
Brown said Zumba's ben-
efits are not just physical. As
with any fitness regimen, the
Latin-inspired classes that
combine dancing and nero-
bics can lead to weight loss
and overall better health.
"The health benefits - a
lot of it's mental," she said.
"People with fibromyalgia,
joint pain, MS can do it... My
mom is 61 years old and has
fibromyalgia and she does it
... my blood pressure went
from 156/106 to 122/70."
The Dance Shack offers
classes for all walks of life,
including seniors, children
and people with mobility is-
sues, she said. The Shack
will also offer gymnastics
classes for toddlers and belly
dancing classes for adults.
Brown said the road to fit-
ness might be long, but peo-
ple need to be patient with
their bodies.
"I'm still on my journey ...
You need to look yourself in
the mirror and say I can do
this," she said.
Harstine
Continued from page B-1
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held their regular monthly meeting on
Sept. I at Harstene Pointe on the North
Beach. Kathy Bykerk sent me this copy
of the minutes.
We enjoyed a perfect northwest
¢ sunny day for our annual picnic at the
beach. The great weather brought out
...... 48 of our members out for the meeting
Adult Family Home and lunch. The hostesses, Kayce Ben-
son, Judy Mounsey, Judy Moore and
Located on Razor Road Bobbi Chflds prepared the tables with
near Trail's End Lake colored tablecloths and an assortment of
seashells. The fire pit was made ready
to roast hot dogs and the meal was com-
pleted by side dishes brought by mem-
bers with names from the first half of
the alphabet. Dessert was cupcakes and
brownies.
Three guests joined us this month,
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Deea~; Meaeham, :Julig C0~ :~a Jili stere to round out her committee to eight
Meek. Jill has been on the island just a members and April Hanson agreed to
week having moved from California. sign up.
Having decided to serve another Judy Moore reported that the carnival
term in office, the officers received was a huge success this year with enough
lovely plants made up and presented funds to carry over to help with the start
by Pat LeClair in an installation cer- up costs for next year. Judy had more
emony. Patti Chapman will continue to than 32 volunteers helping with the car-
serve as president and Donna HamiltOn nival this year including many husbands.
as vice president, Kathy Bykerk is sec- Judy will step down as chair for the
retary and willing to stay another year carnival next August and hopes that we
is Kathy Doherty who has served as will have a willing volunteer who will
treasurer since 1999. Sherry Ford won take over. Judy will •remain as an advi-
the door prize, sor and helper next year.
We shortened the meeting by not Marilyn Laubach asked everyone to
reading the last minutes but read two review the telephone and address book
thank-you notes written by the recipi- and to make any corrections before she
ents of our scholarships. Also read was prepares the 2011-2012 edition. Patti
a thank-you note from Doris Cooper, Chapman had the siguup sheets set out
wife ofJohnCooper. She thankedusfor and asked everyone to participate in
the memorial luncheon served in honor the fun of helping present the monthly
of John at the community hall for the meetings and several of our large lun-
Cooper family, cheons.
Marlene Echaniz. asked for one more Sewing will be held at Carol Bush's
person to help with the Women's Club home on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
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Faith Lutheran ~ureh
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Mt. Olive
Lutheran Church
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206 East Wyandotte Avetlue
Contemporary Service .......... 8:30 a.m.
Christian Education ................. 9:45 a.m
Traditional Worship ............... it:00 am.
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Sunday Night Worship 6 p.m,
Worship for all ages
Senior Center ~ 826 W Railroad Ave
438-853~
www,sheltonfbc.org as0426-8461
• Sunday Morning Worship 9 + 10130 am
Sunday School for all ages
• NightChurch 6 pm
• Domingo La Iglesia Bautists 6 pm
Servicio en Espa~ol
• Wednesdays 6 pm
Youth Church, AWANA K-S, Adult Classes
• duevss 6 pm EIgrup
St. David's of Wales
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
A place where all are welcome
324 W. Cedar St. • Shelton
SUNDAY SERVICES
7:30 & 10:30 a.m.
9:15 Conversational Bible Study
Office phone: 426-8472
www.sdow.org
New Community
Church of Union
~!i Sunday Gatherings
...... (All are welcome/)
WORSHIP SERVIGES
8:30 and 10:30
at the
Union Fire Hall
50 E. Seattle St., Union 98592
360-898-7855
web site: www.thenccu.org
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