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I Conservation Continued from page B-1 near their schools. Many of the sources being tested were actually within walking distance of the schools. Hood Canal School has also test- ed the water in the Skokomish Valley. "It gives kids a good opportunity to do science in their own backyard," Feeley said. "This is science that affects their own life personally." In the past, the conservation district has found high levels of fecal coliform bac- teria in the same stream in Walker Park that students were testing, Feeley said. The program is an educational experi- ence for the children, but also gives the conservation district valuable data, Bish- op said. The conservation district will collect all the students' findings in a database for any organization that wants to look at it. "Even though they're collecting data it's not so much about the quality of the data, although that's helpful," Bishop said. "It's more about the learning process." The SWIM project is based on a similar program in Thurston County called South Sound Green, she said. While the SWIM project focuses pri- marily on water quality as it relates to the four tests students perform, some have found other problems and want to find so- lutions. "The Evergreen students saw how much trash there was and wanted to do something about it," Bishop said. Those students plan to write a letter to the City of Shelton about the trash prob- lem they saw at Shelton Creek, she said. The conservation district has fund- ink through the a grant fromthe Rus- sell Family Foundation to continue the project through March, when students will again monitor local streams and creeks. They then plan to have a symposium to display students' work, Bishop said. The conservation district is looking for volunteers to help with similar programs, Bishop said. Anyone interested in volunteering can call her at 427-9436, ext. 22. ABOVE: Walker Creek, at Walker Park in Shelton, is part of a water quality testing program, which involves fifth- through ninth-grade students in Mason County. Southside students tested this creek. LEFT: Southside students Kyle Cox, left, and Rachel Darch test water quality samples for pH values at Walker Park for the Mason Conservation District's SWIM program. Journal photos by Natalie Johnson Harstine These businesses would like to hear from you... Continued from page B-1 JIM'S (360) FAX: 360,427-3120 jims_heating_air@q.corn 61 SE Jainee Lane / Shelton, WA 98584 Serving Shelton / Olympia Licensed. Bonded • Insured * JIMSHHA913NE/PTCS#6082 Heat Pumps, Electric Furnaces * Gas Furnaces. Air Conditioners, Service Contracts "Cakes & More All Made to 0rded" Weddings, Birthdays, Special Occasions, Special OrderE Dessert Catering & More. All by appointment only. 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"She is very active~at our monthly meeting and at: Women's Club. Ever willing to act f0r aSsis~ as h6St~ : ess and always presents to us unique and unusual decorating both here an at Women's Club. It was at her suggestion we have seen improvements recently in our restrooms here. This year she assisted with the well-attended farewell party for the Hammetts. It was a blast. Also did a bang-up job assisting with our not- ed chili cook-off. In addition to all this she supports her husband in his volunteer work with Habitat For Humanity. We are truly indebted to Sandy Murphy for her devotion to our community." A while back, I commented on the stump that was being dug out of the ground. It was located just south of the Bridge Community Church. Well, the young man who worked so diligently on that stump is Christopher Cox. As I understand it, he is looking for a job, so if you have some work that needs to be done -- this guy won't quit until the job is complete. Patsy Glaser-Gibson would like us to know that the Harstine Grange No. 568 always meets the third Fri- day of the month at the Community Hall. She says, "We have a potluck and socializing from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the potluck. We would love to see more Islanders at the grange nights. We sponsor fundraisers, a Christmas party, the ham and oyster dinner, as well as participating in our local and state fairs. We have an annual grange picnic in August and much more. Come see what it's all about. You are warmly welcomed and appreciated. If you have ques- tions, contact Master Mike Burdick at 427-1559 or secretary Patsy Glaser Gibson 432-0795 anytime." I have been asked several times what the Grange is and this is some of what I have found. It is often con- sidered an agricultural family fraternity. Historically, it has promoted building rural America through grass- roots activities. The organization grants each member a voice within his or her local unit and subsequently the opportunity to impact national policy making. The Grange is presently sponsoring Spooktober and they ask the question; are you brave enough to travel through the Trailer of Terror? Admission is free, however they are accepting donations to the Pi, rates Chest for the local food banks. The hours are 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30. It is located at the Fresh Start Market and Deli on Picker- ing Road. goals. "The adult student Continued from page B-1 goals have always been at the center of what we've Jessica Kealy said shewanted to do," she said. prefers this program's"We educated adults to be method of tutoring to equipped to succeed and other GED programs andcontribute in our society classroom settings .... our goal is to continue "They're more one-on- doing what we do." one - here they sit there The party will in- and explain," she said. elude a wine tasing, hors Klassell said the pro-d'oeuvres, cake and a short gram works with students presentation about the lit- to realize their individual eracy program.