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MASTERGARDENER Some good advice on pumpkins, gourds The Mason County Master Gar- a warm summer, they are not dif- can be drilled through the blossom deners have been sharing the ficult at all. The tricky part comes at ends -- well into the seed cavities. garden area behind Oakland harvest. With proper harvesting and This procedure will speed the drying Bay Junior High. The space used by curing, pumpkins can last for months process and reduce the chance of spoil- the MGs has been growing pump- and gourds can retain their colors and age. kins, squash and potatoes all summer shapes nearly forever. After wiping off any excess disin- long. Things are looking really nice The first important step is harvest- fectant, the pumpkins and gourds can and harvest is happening soon. The ing them. They should not be picked be spread out on layers of newspaper pumpkins harvested will be sold as while they are still soft. Green or ira- or on window screening. The essential a fundraiser for Catalyst Park Food mature pumpkins or gourds usually thing is to arrange a situation that Bank and Community Garden. The will last only a few weeks at normal will provide good air circulation. varieties include edibles such as Cin- house temperature before they begin Cure them for a week or two where derella. Sage Bookstore has agreed to shrivel or mold. Pumpkins should it is warm -- at least 70 degrees. This to let the Master Gardeners set up in be fully colored with a fairly hard rind. will toughen the skin and heal surface their parking lot at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 Gourds should be allowed to remain on cuts. Then store in the attic, base- for the sale. Please the vines until their rind is very hard. ment, garage or shed. Whatever area stop by and pick up Picking is generally best done at is chosen should be dry, provide good a pumpkin for some the end of the growing season -- after air movement and have temperatures yummy pumpkin the vines have withered and the stems between 45 and 60 degrees. pie or for a jack o' have actually turned brown and begun The pumpkins are then ready for lantern for yourto dry. Regardless of what the poet decorating, carving or eating. Out of doorstep, says, you do not want to see frost on doors, carved pumpkins will usually Mary Robson, the pumpkin, so harvest before we get last a week or two: Painted ones will retired extension freezing night temperatures, last for many months, if protected agent for WSU, of- Use a sharp knife or pruning shears from hard frosts. Baked into a pie, By JEANNE fers some good ad-to cut the pumpkins and gourds from the pumpkin probably won't last more REHWALDT vice about pumpkin the vine. Always be sure to leave than a day! and gourd harvest, about 2-4 inches of stem. Don't break The drying process for the gourds She says that pump- the stem from the fruit, since this can may take anywhere from three weeks kins made into Jack-o'-lanterns have a encourage decay, to three months, but the more thor- long tradition associated with Hallow- Wash the fruits in warm, soapy ough the drying, the longer the gourds een and the bright colors and strange water to remove any traces of soil that will last. After drying is completed, textures and shapes of ornamental may be adhering to them. Then rinse the gourds may be left in their natu- gourds make them a natural for in- them in a diluted household disinfec- ral state or they can be polished with door and outdoor decorating. Both are tant solution. For this purpose, a 5 a good floor wax, furniture polish or frequently used as part of the decora- percent to 10 percent chlorine bleach clear varnish. In any event, don't use tive scene from October through the solution works fine (one part bleach shellac, since this may shorten their Thanksgiving holidays, to 10 parts water). This rinse will life. Many gardeners, particularly those destroy the fungi and bacteria, which For any gardening questions, with children, grow pumpkins and are the prime agents of spoilage, please contact the Master Gardeners gourds. If you have good soil, plenty To enable the insides of the gourds at 427-9670 ext. 687 from noon-3 p.m. of space for the vines to roam and to dry thoroughly, a quarter-inch hole on Mondays. Adoptions cost $75, which in- Dogs may be viewed at Current listings: cludes vaccine, wormer, spay/neuter www.shelton.petfinder.com Shih Tzu, male, 6 years old and a $10 city license. New dogs are Hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Bull terrier, male, 4 years old brought in all the time. Call 427- Tuesday through Friday. The Shel- Labrador mix, male, 3 months old 7503 or visit the shelter at 902 W. ter is closed Saturday through Mon- Jack Russell terrier, male, 4 years Pine St. day. old ADOPT A PET g]TTENRESCUE Denise and her f~ends are looking for perfect for- ever homes of their own. They are looking for special families that will share love. warmth and the safbty these playful kittens need and de- serve. They would like if two kitten fi'iends could share a home together. Denise and her friends want to share a lifetime of kitty cuddling, napping and playing with loving families. Denise and a friend will bring many years of enjoyment and compan- ion.ship to the right home. They hope you will come and meet them. For information on Denise and her other indoor-only.friends, call 584- 0594 or leave a message at 426-2455. Scooby is an 8-month-old shepherd mix in need of a loving home. When he was fbund, he was starving and scared. He was happy to be rescued and brought to Adopt-A-Pet, where he gets all the fbod he wants, gets to play with other dogs and gets a lot of love from the volunteers. Now it is time for him to find a family of his own that will take care of him and show him what being a family pet is all about. He is very ener- getic and playful and will do well in an active household with older children. If you would like to meet Scooby, please call 432-3091 or send an email to the- doghouse3091@hotmail.com. Harstine Continued from page B-1 Superintendent Pioneer School District. He came to thank the group for its dona- tions to the school and to spoke about the district's "Community Nights" in October and November. The other presenter was "Jack" a 6-month-old Great Dane who was with his partner, Cindy Brewer, our Mason County Animal Control Officer. She gave us a great presentation on her job and Jack's. She is the only officer in her department and covers the entire county and all calls regarding animals large and small, domestic and wild. President Kacey Benson presented the Boards 2012/2013 proposed budget. After much discussion it was passed as amend- ed. The HIWC is a philanthropic club. Under discussion are new campaigns for rinsing the dollars that the groups gives. There will be a graveside memorial for both Pauline Hitchccock and son Randy Carnes on Oct. 13 at the Ballow Cemetery. The celebration of life will be brief, beginning at noon. The fam- ily would like to invite those islanders. friends who knew the family, attended school with Pauline and all of us who played as children and grew up with the Hichcock family and the grandchil- dren. If the family decides to have a reception, they will announce it after the burial. CALENDAR Saturday workshop will take place at rice, 24113 N. U.S. Highway Wednesday 6 a.m.-noon, the Matlock Pioneer School, 611 E. Agave 101, Hoodpsort. 3-5 p.m.. Shelton Tim- Grange No. 357 will hold a Road, Shelton. Learn the ins 12:30-3 p.m., The Shelton berland Library (William G. hunter's breakfast open to and outsofcaringforyouron- Parkinson's Support Group Reed Public Library)pres- the public, site septic system from WSU will meet at the Shelton Tim- ents Teen Game Lounge. Extention Mason County berland Library. Speaker Play Xbox Kinect, Wii and Sunday and Mason County Publicwill be Andrea Huff and top- other games, or bring your 6 a.m.-noon, the Matlock Health. Call 427-9670 ext. ics will include estate docu- own laptop and connect to Grange No. 357 will hold a 680 or email mary.dimatteo@ merits. For more information, the library's WiFi. Snacks hunter's breakfast open to wsu.edu to register, ca11426-6194, and supplies provided by the public. 4 p.m., The Mason County the Friends of the Shelton Transportation Authority Timberland Library. For Board will meet for a regular more information, call 426- meeting at 790 E. Johns Prai- 1362. rie Road. Shelton. Tuesday Monday 9 a.m., The Port of Hood- 5:30-7:30 p.m., A free sport Board of Commission- septic system maintenance ers will meet at the port of- Page B-4 - Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, Oct. 11,2012 Four Stars The News Tribune w, m, ,i , i: Call for Parties, ,,o~,,, Meetings, Receptions FRESH ................... A Wide Variety of & Special SHELLFISH Seafood & Other Meat Dishes Occasion Lunches DAILY With ChefXnh T, Dwe ey'sAsan Twist (360) 427-8709 • Open for Supper Tuesday-Saturday Downtown Shelton • Corner of 3rd and West Railroad ~'~ ! Buy & Sell! Vendor Space Available Open 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. 7 Days A Week 831 West Golden Pheasant Rd. • (360) 791-0448 ° (360) 915-463~ How about dinner and a movie? I Slow-smoked Traeger BnQ • Ribs • Pulled Pork • Brisket 10-6 Mon-'rh, 10-7 Fri-Sun purely Creek Eslwesso Est. 1991 6-6 Mon-Fri, 7-7 Sat-Sun 15230 N. Nwy. ?0"1, just N of Shelton 426-0157 ANIHUAL HOLll)A'1( IS k AAI Spring Road Chapel 1113 Shelton Springs Road ] www,sheltoncinemas,com 24-HOUR MOVIE INFO 426-1000 Argo Daily 4;25, 6:50pm Additional Shows Fri-Sat 9:10prn Sat-Sun 2:00prn Taken 2 ] Daily 5:00, 7:lOpm Additional Shows Fri-Sat 9:10pm t Sat-Sun 3:00pm Serving all organic, fair trade espresso drinks The Godfather- R Thursday, October 1~ . 7:30 p.m. An Officer and A Gentleman- R Thursday, October 18 • 7:30 p.m. The Bodyguard- a Thursday, October 25 • 7:30 p.m. October 20th @ The Shelton Eagles FOE Ladies Auxiliary 3862 Starting at Noon Lunch will be available 411 S First St • Inquiries 426-0507 Find out how to become a Member p.m. ana end by 4:00 p.m. If you would like more infl)rmation ' PLEASE CALL Ron Richard 1-360-463- 3558 Dave Look 1-360-427-5551 Holly Dalton 1-360-490-6348