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I Council Continued from page B-1 advice from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through Charley Burns, its DNR representative. The council has also got- ten small DNR grants in the past. "He's been really instru- mental in both helping us get involved in the program and helping us put out informa- tion," Bill Sostrich said. Even though the Olympic National Forest is a rainfor- est, dry summer weather can lead to dangerous fire risks. The council works to not only educate homeowners about protecting their prop- erty, but also teaches camp- ers about proper fire ring safety. Last summer alone, two triches said. fires started in the forestland The group also worked to around Lake Cushman be- put out 200 reflective address cause of campfires, the Sos- markers on homes near Lake Cushman. First responders can have a hard time seeing addresses on homes because there aren't any streetlights in the area, the Sostriches said. Most importantly, the pro- grams work, they said. "We've seen wildfires in similar type areas," she said. "The people that had done these basic things - houses get burned all around them and they don't." Bill and Deanie Sostrich saw damage wildfires could do when they lived in San Di- ego. "We were in southern Cali- fornia -- we witnessed first- hand fires coming through ar- eas," Sostrich said. The Lake Cushman Fire- wise Council meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Lake Cushman Maintenance Company. Harstine the top behavior. It features traditional carols sung across Helped along by a wildly emotional the United States, plus carols and hil- Continued from page B-1 secretary (Lorna Hink), an account-labies from the Southwestern part of ing elf that does his best to keep Santa America and over the border into Mexi- tradition, this dinner is a potluck with under control (Guy Beaudoin), a Mrs. co. the community club providing the tur- Claus (Karla Lortz), who tries to control The Spanish half of the concert fen- key, dressing, mashed potatoes and Mr. Claus, a Christmas angel (Anitatures local harpist Emily Hageman, gravy. The doors will open around 2 p.m. Chandler), who was a former roller der- Shelton High School's former band direc- and it is hoped that people will get there by queen, and by Bill Sheaf who plays tor, Randy Grostick on marimba, and early and talk and mingle. The mealtime two wild and crazy roles that you have St. Martin's University's Phil Lawson on will depend on how many and how big to see to believe, guitar so you can really experience the those turkeys are, but the plan is to eat Some other cast members who have Spanish flavor of the music. as close to 2:30 p.m. as they can. There a hand in the mayhem are Rudolph Several local soloists are featured in is no fee; this is one of those island the Reindeer (Josie Beaudoin), the the program as well: Sandra Bamford, things where the combination of the toy production elf (Grace Phelan) and Bruce Colebank and Pat Butler, with volunteer spirit and community service many others. As with most of our Harst- duets including Brenda Baunsgard, are combined. Your hosts, the Bensons ine Christmas plays, young people are Rachelle Freeman, Kathy Jonas and and Irishs need a little help in that they involved in the story line, and sing and Mary Jean Rose. You will be invited to need to know how many are going to join dance as well. sing along with traditional favorites like them for dinner and they would like to Thanks to Carol Hepburn of the Shel- "The First Noel" and "Hark. the Herald know what potluck dish you would be ton Dance Studios, these young actors Angels Sing." bringing. You can give Jim and Ruth a are doing a tap dance routine to an Elvis As always, the concerts are a gift call at 426-0266 or Mike and Linda at Presley hit. It's great, to the community, although donations 426-7803. As the announcer of the play, Barbara are appreciated and used to prepare Harstine Island is very rich with ar- Hubbard, walks you through the story- the next concert series, which will be tistic talent. That talent shows itself all line, with some weird humor included. Haydn's "Missa Sancti Nicolai" for four year long, but this time of the year it You will see some imagined and real life soloists and choir, paired with a rock just seems to abound, events unfold before you. cantata, "The Creation." We have two great performance pre- Be prepared to laugh and maybe All of Harstine Island Community sentations coming up. The first will be recall some of your own memories ofChoir concerts are a great way to hear a play put on by our gifted thespians, travel and vacations. We hope that classical choral literature and are fun Since the founding of the Harstine Is- you will make a note of the time and family events. land Theatre Club in 1980, it has had a dates for the show, "Santa Visits the Everyone is welcome. Here are the history of great "Santas" for its Christ- States" and come and support the ac- concert times and dates: 7 p.m., Fri- mas plays, tors in this free Harstine Theatre Club day, Dec. 9, at St. Edwards Catholic This year's play, presented at the presentation, which is their gift to the Church, 601 W C Street, Shelton; 3 p.m., Harstine Community Hall on Dec. 2 community. Saturday, Dec. 10, at St Hugh Episcopal and 3, at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 3 p.m., is The second great performance will Church, 280 E Wheelwright, Ally and 3 no exception, be put on by the Harstine Island Choir. p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at Harstine Is- Scott Newman does a ~superior act, They will present "Christmas with the " land Community Hall, 3371E Harstine ing job as Santa with all kinds of over Neighbors- Navidad con los Vecinos." Island Rd N. Log jam meeting to take place Olympic National For- est, in partnership with the Wild Fish Conservan- cy and the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, will host a public meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Brinnon Corn- munity Center, located at 306144 Highway 101 in Brinnon. The purpose of this meeting will be to dis- cuss a proposed series of engineered log jam resto- ration projects designed to stabilize the river channel, reduce flooding and improve fish habitat within the Dosewallips River. Project proponents will explain the goals and ob- jectives of the proposed project and gather com- ments from the public. A pre-meeting site tour of existing engineered log jams will also be held from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 in Dosewallips State Park. Those interested in participating in the tour should meet at the day use area of Dosewallips State Park, located on the ac- cess road on the east side of Highway 101, south of the river. For additional informa- tion about the proposed project, the site tour or the public meeting, contact Marc McHenry, Olympic National Forest Fish Biolo- gist, at 765-2231. For more information about Olympic National Forest, visit www.fs.usda. gov/olympic. Page B-6 - Shelton-Mason County Journal Habitat seeks families for homes Habitat for Humanity of Mason County islution for eliminating inadequate housing in accepting applications for qualified partner our community. Not only do they experience families for homes being built in 2012. Quali- a hand-up and a homeownership opportunity fled families must show a housing need, be a but their monthly mortgage payments are resident of Mason County for at least one year used to help build more Habitat houses. Using and be willing to partner with Habitat for this sustainable model, Habitat for Humanity Humanity and have the ability to make a low of Mason County has poured the foundation monthly mortgage payment, for house 20 and is close to completing a re- Habitat for Humanity builds homes usingmodel on a home on Euclid Street. volunteer labor and sells them to partner fam- To apply for homeownership, learn how you ilies at no-profit, can volunteer or support Habitat for Human- "Our partner families are low-income mem- ity of Mason County call the office at 426-8134 bers of our community who are seeking to be or visit the website at www.habitatmasonwa. homeowners but would not qualify for tradi- org. tional home loans, said Richard McGrue, ex- Habitat for Humanity of Mason County ecutive director, is a faith-based housing ministry partnering Financing for a Habitat for Humanity home with the community to improve, maintain and is available through low-interest USDA mort- build affordable quality housing for those in gages or a no-interest mortgage through Habi- need. By engaging the entire community, we tat for Humanity of Mason County. offer programs for people in need of affordable "If a family has a steady gross income of 30- home-ownership opportunities and programs 60 percent of the current median for Mason for current homeowners seeking to preserve County, the willingness to invest 400 hours their homes. Through partnerships with fam- of their own labor (sweat equity) into building ilies, volunteers and donors, we work together their Habitat house and the houses of others to improve the living conditions of families in and are in need of a safe living environment, Mason County. Since 1996, Mason County they are encouraged to apply," says Laura St. Habitat has worked with 21 families with 57 George, chair of the Family Selection Commit-" children in building and many more through tee for Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. rehabilitating homes. Habitat homeowners become part of the so- Graduation Thursday night's gather- lieve our community can be ing was to recognize all of strong," she said. "I strongly Continued from page B-1 another," he said. Skookum Rotary also con- tributed to the initiative by providing housing to 18 homeless high school stu- dents during the past year, using the same model as its international exchange pro- gram. "They had heard of the number of homeless youths who wanted to finish school but were homeless," Klint said. Groups have had a Stu- dent Success Consortium every month to track their progress. these efforts for the past eight believe we're going to come years that have contributed out of this time of stuggling to increasing ... We have a graduation "it's realty to lot morework rates to 81 to do and I'm percent on just happy time, and 92 ¢eJebrate a to be part of percent with ig °f" this." adelay. S nt ucant K 1 i n t "It's really CO~mU~__~y closed the to celebrate event by ac- a significant community achievement." thekn°wledgingpart stu- n c h i e v e - dents play in ment," Klint the Student said. Success Initiative. State Rep. Kathy Haigh "We need your voice to also showed up at the event, keep us connected on what "We've had ups and downs the issues are," she said. ,'We in this community ... I be- have stuff to learn from you." - Thursday, November 17,2011 Baetei Baete was bert Aalst, Belgium Bae~en. He anl ed to the Unite live~l in Detroi~ he moved to Sc a teenager, he, sister Mariam n, 62, died Monday, surrounded by his Sept. 30, 1949 in to Adolin and Bert[ l his parents immigl d States in 1950 am , Mich. At the age oJ uthern California. his mother Bertha ~ved to Shelton. a chil, Harry spent man: hours in the Mojs desert searching for lizards, snake and any other but or animals he cou find and would bx them home as pet This was an activ that he didn't out iH grow, but keepin arty . them as pets was ae en , . - as wemome in lat i i life. He graduatOd from Shelton Higl Schbol in 1967, He attended Olymt ence and herp, earned, but he tion on his owl was an avid re about history, ry, archeology debate about. He was a se College with major studies in sci- ~tology. No degree continued his educa L. His family said he ader, enjoyed learnil science, military his and anything he cou If-employed contract tter. As he always s 11 trades. ral hobbies and enjc ~g, metal detecting a and house pail just a jack-of-~ He had sew hiking, campii at- 7 ve ,~s ld ing S. 29 7 in his home in a resident of Shelton t was a resident ofA lyn He was born iJ l Tacoma on Sept. 28, 1932, to Harold e nd Marian Barbrick He served in t: le Air Force from 1! ~52 to 1956. After retiring Frank moved to ~VIa- son County wher~ he spent the nex~ 20 plus years until l~is death. | His friends sa~d he was known fo~ his humor and was a lo~al friend and that he l~ved • Dachshunds, withl a his heart for Char] ie. was held on Nov. 1' at ~on Eagles, located il ,ll Joblonski 43, di, hel- Or on Nov. 14, 1968 t, in James Russ~ James Rus North Belfair. special place i A memorial quiet sense of and dedicated dogs, especial] Barbrick der cancer. He for 20 years. 1 cox; ns Lter lse, Tyler, ~on, and granddaugl ~andria. In lieu of flowers, send donation s to Friends of th~Library or Mason C, run- ty Optimist club in Harry Baeten'~ name" / / A celebration of life service will ~e at ~ p,m. on SBnday, Dec. 10, at th~ Shelton Timberland Regional Library. /~rrangeme~ts are with Funera~ Al- ternatives of Washington, Tumwat er. Frank Robert| Barbrick Frank Robert Barbrick, 79, died ion No;¢. 4, after aI long battle with bla - Bordeaux Elementary and volun- teered at TreaSures Thrift store. He is survived by his wife and Degise Avery-Bae~en; daughter Til Ge~rhart (Ru~s); sister Maria Sire nel~hew Terry Barnhardt; grands( ChOse, Tyle Alexandria. collecting man y things, including his ~ost recen L, videos. His favorite paslime was s• )ending time with h~s grandchildren | Ih his later gears, he became in~ vol~ed in seve~'al local communityI clubs and organizations. He wasa] member of Th~ Optimist Club; co-I chairman of tl~e Friends of the Library and PTSO for Bordeaux Elementary. He vas also tl e "Popcorn Man" at | Robert and Shar~ Joblonski in Olyl pin. He attended ~[ water High Scho um- fl in Tumwater, gradi tat- ing in 1987. He c m- tinued his educal ion at Arizona Tech~ ical College graduati: ~g j in 1989 with an ~s- ames sociate s degree i blonsl automotive tech~ •el- egy and Clover 1 ark / / Technical College; m~996 with ~n associate s degree in m~nagement~ He was briefly married to Dells Fry. In 1997,~e married Tanya K ~lly. His family ~aid he had a wonde ~ful lif~ doing things he loved. They sa~d ev#ry morning he enjoyed going t~the local diner with friends to have a ~ood cu of coffee, e loved to work along side his friends on cars and with ~s / / See Obits on pag~e B-7 or id, yed ad g ;o- ld as L't ~r [ ~ic [ty