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Conservation
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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
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gave those of us who purchased brick the opportunity
to leave behind for history our names and those of
loved ones forever embedded as part of this historic
building.
"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.