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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. ~]tl ]ournal ~MDi, I~l 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 Morn, ©ad, ~athy, ~ ~Doug ~ C J fridge. -------I"----"--~ - ~.------:""--1 The Harstine Island Women s Club 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, pan ~fid ~k~ i5 ~inut~ ~m0~th th~h; ~i~ Ln wlai~ea t~fppin~ : ~u':), ,g¸¸L~:,,,' ' :< ...... • :: = ~' ;; ,;,'iG • •' • ' ' 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. SH ELTON FIRST BAPTIS7 sha,qn~ H~e Hfeg~v~ng ~o~e of J,'~m~ Gr-ee B--ti,t Gontactus: T' fi~"~f '~] p POe0x 02 S e onWA98584 .......... ........... _. fo~ the a~th o lhe as el [¢~ ...... ,, , Phone: (360) 462-1611 lines or ~ervlces: ~ ~:,.,~.~ E mail:pastor@gbcsheltolrorg Sunday School ........................ 10 a.m. ~/~X .......... gbcshekon.org : Sunday Morning Worship ...... 11 a.m. ~ ~:: Listen an Sunday Evening Worship ........ 6 p.m, ~,~i~: Wednesday Prayer Meeting..... 7 p.m. ~.~,~,~,~r~,, KMM 1030 AM i:: ~ ~ Sun~ 930 10 OOam Agate Grange Bldg. 0n Agate L00p Rd. ~ ~i~ : : r, 9:30 a,m., 728 Railroad Ave. CrossPoint Service Traditional Service Alhaim°tX'begiamlemr~°rarY9:00 servk:eAM A rnorethailradilbegiiimal ...... ~ervi( e :,~[~ ':]: ) .. • Praise Barld . Praise Ibam 10145 AM ' Contemporary Message Choir Children and Adult Sunday School 9 AM • Childcare both services NEED WEEKDAY CHILDCARE? "~:,;fl," 360-426 5089"~} Sunday Services ~ Wednesdav7:oo i MI Mi(i-WeekNiehtServiceService 9:OO ,',MI Celebration Service ~d~) IO:30 ~M [ Celebration Service ~. Nursery {o 2 Years, Children's Classes Attel3ded Nursery \ ~OULFI~E YOL~TH, 6~IJ ~itl GFade children's Classes 4:00"MI ( at!way Rec v!ry, ~epurl~°Se(ll~t~all~lll~i~t°ll¢:ll~ (/Tl/dc~l~" I~rovided ..ipol~pl6, become ~ ~ c~ ~ tel rough ~dor~hip, Wilness, Warfare, and W()rk fc)r HIS Kingdom. ADDRESS I 405 S 7t:h St, Shelton PI40~4E ] 360-426-2758 WVBSITE I ww~gatewayc[:corn Faith Lutheran ~ureh A Chri Veent,zedCh .h 'i Call 426-4412 to place your ad Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Misst)tlri Syllod 206 East Wyandotte Avetlue Contemporary Service .......... 8:30 a.m. Christian Education ................. 9:45 a.m Traditional Worship ............... it:00 am. O~ce 426-6353 Davcare 427-3165 www.mtoliveshelton.org Refreshed - Restored - Renewed in Rtuers of Grace $1¢/"/111 fc///lJ'Come for Pra 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 Page B-2 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, September 15, 2011