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00at's Cookin'? "
lly REBECCA WELLS
!aliWhen it comes to the Martinell
ly, the Shelton Moose is a fam-
e°peration more ways
in
than
u;Ig.ot talked into it," recalls Steve
.umnell wryly of why he initially
iaed the Moose in 1992. His in-
Volvement eventually led to others
in his family joining the ranks. His
Dale joined in 1997 and Roxie,
s Wife of 32 ;ears. became a Lady
OOse in 2000.
. They didnt stop at just becom-
lllglllembers tlough. Steve is cur-
.retly community service chairper-
d the past governor of the
while Dale is the. presiding
or and Roxie is the senior
t. •
hOose and my grandkids are
life right now,' Roxie says. She
three sons and 10 grandchil-
u and is quick to point out how
and her family are not the only
bers deeply involved in the or-
ganization.
[T TAKES ALL of us. Two or
can't do everything,"
gesturing around
lodge at her fllow mem-
"We think of ourselves as a
and we work together as a
Martinells make Moose a family affair
making up this family
Herb Dalton, a twice-past
and governor. He
make family the central ib-
local Moose when the or-
was undergoing a tran-
a few years ago. The Shelton
Were among the nationwide
of the pack in this transfor-
which Moose International
GRINNING BEHIND the grill at the Shelton Moose hall is
Steve Martinell, whose wife, son and grandchildren also
participate in Moose programs.
Lodge just celebrated its 80th an-
niversary.
Activities at the lodge keep the
Moose and the Martinells hopping.
Since it became a family center
in 2002, the main focus has been
on children, families and family-
friendly events, Dale explains.
For instance, the Moose are cur-
rently collecting pop can tabs as a
way of raising funds fo" children on
kidney dialysis in Seattle. Each tab
equals two seconds' worth of dialy-
sis and so far they have gathered
around 125 pounds of tabs. Their
goal is to collect 400 pounds of
tabs by this fall. To help reach this
goal, they occasionally host parties
where everyone pulls tabs off cans.
"My son is an avid tab-puller,"
Dale says proudly.
IN DECEMBER the Moose
host Breakfast with Santa, with all
of the participating kids receiving
a toy, a full Christmas stocking, a
photo with Santa and breakfast.
Leftover presents go to the Mason
County Shelter for the homeless.
In the spring the lodge is the scene
of the Easter Carnival featuring
games, booths, children's activities
and candy. The lodge has also be-
come a smoke-free establishment.
Throughout the year the Moose
support the Electric Extremes Ju-
nior and Mini Cheerleaders, in
which five of Roxie's granddaugh-
ters participate. Likewise, they
support Boy Scout troops and Cub
Scout packs. Dale's son is a Cub
Scout.
Moose members staff and orga-
nize fund-raisers to support these
youth programs and make their
facilities available for occasional
practices and activities. They even
hosted a scout camp inside the lodge
when it rained on the occasion.
"Yes, it was so cool! We brought
all the boys inside with their tents.
They loved it," Roxie recalls.
Every other month the Moose
serve complimentary hamburgers
to special-needs individuals in the
community. Following Olympia's
Special Olympics, where Moose
members also volunteer, the Moose
treat all of the participating young
athletes to hamburgers at the
lodge.
we do is family-ori-
says.
there's Martha Bouchey,
up the committee sup-
the Make-A-Wish Founda-
Thanks to her leadership ef-
the Shelton Moose were able
a local young cancer pa-
dream visit to Disneyland.
this possible the Moose
a raffle, an auction, breakfast,
and dance as ways of rais-
necessary funds. As a re-
the foundation presented her
two plaques of appreciation.
MARTIN-ELLS also
mention of Harvey Hed-
a volunteer firefighter and
Moose who dresses as
with his wife and
they visit the hospital,
homes and the homeless
on Christmas Day.
also gave credit to Sue
) chairs projects ben-
People with special needs
the Moose and to Ran and
who serve as admin-
and junior graduate re-
respectively.
are just a fw of the many
give their time and en-
causes taken up by the
than 40 volunteers
their services to the Moose
by working in a wide vari-
Positions such as adminis-
bartenders, kitchen crew,
officers and serv-
of them are paid.
now the Moose Lodge,
Consists of the men, boasts
)Vet 200 members, while the
Chapter, as the women's
is known, is more than
New members are
Welcome, the Martinells
RANGE in age
[, which is the minimum
all the way up to folks
90s. One member, June
has belonged to the
60 years, the longest of
in either Shelton's
or chapter. Shelton's Moose
ON TOP OF this, each Moose
Lodge is supposed to perfbrm a com-
munity service each month. The
Shelton Moose Lodge has gotten a
"superior" rating for its community
service and if it continues to earn
this valuation the members could
be eligible for the Top Hat honor
some year, and the women's chap-
ter could earn their own equivalent
award, the Shining Star.
On the first Sunday of each
month they host a breakfast with
the proceeds designated for a dif-
ferent local charity. Past recipients
of Sunday breakfast funds have
included Boy Scouts, firefighters,
Kitten Rescue and Turning Pointe
I)omestic Violence Services. For
the last two years Moose members
have also been sending cookies to
military troops. They recently wel-
comed all area firefighters to a spe-
cial appreciation dinner, dance and
drawing in their honor, with the
fire fighters eating on the house.
In recent years now, the Moose
have taken part in the Shelton Re-
lay For Life. Dale's son walks on
the official Moose team, while all
three generations, Dale, his son
and Dale's father Steve man a con-
cession stand at the Relay. Not long
ago the Moose also put on a fund-
raiser to benefit the Multiple Scle-
rosis Foundation. The Moose are
actively involved in supporting the
fledgling Kody Foundation, a local
organization now in its second year
of existence which focuses on rais-
ing funds to support local families
in need as a result of children hav-
ing health problems. The Make-A-
Wish Foundation is another char-
ity supported by the Moose.
They also conducted a fund-rais-
er for a blind little girl who needed
special health treatments.
BESIDES THESE communi-
ty-minded efforts, the Moose also
raise funds for groups sponsored by
Moose International. Among them
is the Yellowstone Conservation
Corps, which encourages youth to
improve and maintain park trails.
Moose Haven, a senior retirement
center in Florida, and Moose Heart,
a children's home in California, are
two other recipients of collective
Moose attention.
The various Moose lodges and
chapters are working to help Moose
International buy a 12-passenger
van with a ramp for both Moose
Haven and Moose Heart. Another
program through Moose Interna-
tional is Tommy Moose, which of-
fers stuffed animals to police and
firefighters to given to children in
troubled situations.
All of these ongoing projects
aren't enough to wear out the
Moose, either. They still have the
energy to schedule group activi-
ties just for fun. On Monday nights
they enjoy all-you-can-eat burg-
ers for $1 - or a quarter more tbr
a cheeseburger featuring 1/3-pound
Black Angus beet'. On every second
and fourth Saturday and every sec-
ond Sunday they get together for a
regular sock hop.
"Actually, we have three or four
kids that out dance the adults,"
Dale notes. "My daughter, if there's
a dance, she's out there dancing."
THEY PLAY bingo on Tues-
Your Home Office
Deduction
dhen your residence qualifies for a home office
,eduction, the taxpayer can deduct all daily trans-
urtation costs incurred in going between his resi-
-nee and other work locations in the SAME trade or
ISlness other enerall
, " . Computers and equipment g y
li, nSldered"listed property' will not be considered
t :ed property, thereby making the taxpayer likely
t lUalify for claiming IRC Sec. 179 write-offs of
• se items. Not sure? Call for an appointment.
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360.462.1040
days and Fridays, with children as
young as 7 invited to join in the fun.
On Thursday nights members pay
$4.50 for a custom-grilled steak.
Proceeds from these gatherings
fund the various children's pro-
grams. "We believe in the family.
That's what it's about. We believe
in the family," Roxie concludes.
"Without everybody together,
none of this would happen. It takes
teams and unity," she again adds
modestly. "It takes all of us."
They look after each other too,
Steve notes, describing how mem-
bers will bring tbod to a fllow
member who is sick. "We're all one
big fhmily. That's how we think of
it. We're all one family," Roxie says,
adding how everyone is willing to
fill in wherever they are needed.
For Dale, the most rewarding
aspect of belonging to the Moose
has to do with the many ways they
help children. "I'm big on children
and we help a lot of children," he
explains.
DALE EARNED the Number
Award for youth services through
the Moose. He and his brother
work as co-owners of their father's
plaster company. Steve just retired
from the business about six months
ago, but he still works a part-time
gig as a food vendor at local fairs
and festivals.
When he's not at work or giv-
ing the Moose a hand, he has fun
square dancing with Roxie, fishing,
cooking traveling or playing darts.
(Please turn to page 16.)
• i.
.' ,
The UW Coastal Observation and Seabird
Survey Team is looking for volunteers to help
monitor marine birds in south Puget Sound.
Training session
Shelton Public Library Meeting Room
Saturday, Feb: 17i '10:30 am-4:30 pm
Contact: info@coassLorg, 206-221-6893
FREE Crystals
FREE Nature center tours
FREE Edutional material
Complete Flooring Showroom
Full Lapldarp Steppe
• Zen gardens
• New expanded gift selection
• Artist onsite • Aroma therapy
• Boo/s & tapes
• Rock mineral & driftwood gallery
Open IO'30AM-6:OOPM Tuesday-Saturday. I]:OOAM-5"OOPM Sunday
510 SE Old Arcadia Road • 426-8111
2.3 miles out Arcadia Road, Shelton, WA 98584
www.couecrystals.com • Lmda Glendenning & Elson Baugh
LOOSE
DENTURES?
Can't eat?
We have the
MODERN
SOLUTION00
• Fast * Affordable • Easy
"These are not your
grandma and grandpa's
For a complimentary
consult, call ...
m0) 426-9711
dentures ..." William J. Busacca, DDS, PS
D0CS 1525 Olympic Hwy. North, Shclton,WA 98584
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry T h e S m i l e E x p r e s s
Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 15
t
mm
00at's Cookin'? "
lly REBECCA WELLS
!aliWhen it comes to the Martinell
ly, the Shelton Moose is a fam-
e°peration more ways
in
than
u;Ig.ot talked into it," recalls Steve
.umnell wryly of why he initially
iaed the Moose in 1992. His in-
Volvement eventually led to others
in his family joining the ranks. His
Dale joined in 1997 and Roxie,
s Wife of 32 ;ears. became a Lady
OOse in 2000.
. They didnt stop at just becom-
lllglllembers tlough. Steve is cur-
.retly community service chairper-
d the past governor of the
while Dale is the. presiding
or and Roxie is the senior
t. •
hOose and my grandkids are
life right now,' Roxie says. She
three sons and 10 grandchil-
u and is quick to point out how
and her family are not the only
bers deeply involved in the or-
ganization.
[T TAKES ALL of us. Two or
can't do everything,"
gesturing around
lodge at her fllow mem-
"We think of ourselves as a
and we work together as a
Martinells make Moose a family affair
making up this family
Herb Dalton, a twice-past
and governor. He
make family the central ib-
local Moose when the or-
was undergoing a tran-
a few years ago. The Shelton
Were among the nationwide
of the pack in this transfor-
which Moose International
GRINNING BEHIND the grill at the Shelton Moose hall is
Steve Martinell, whose wife, son and grandchildren also
participate in Moose programs.
Lodge just celebrated its 80th an-
niversary.
Activities at the lodge keep the
Moose and the Martinells hopping.
Since it became a family center
in 2002, the main focus has been
on children, families and family-
friendly events, Dale explains.
For instance, the Moose are cur-
rently collecting pop can tabs as a
way of raising funds fo" children on
kidney dialysis in Seattle. Each tab
equals two seconds' worth of dialy-
sis and so far they have gathered
around 125 pounds of tabs. Their
goal is to collect 400 pounds of
tabs by this fall. To help reach this
goal, they occasionally host parties
where everyone pulls tabs off cans.
"My son is an avid tab-puller,"
Dale says proudly.
IN DECEMBER the Moose
host Breakfast with Santa, with all
of the participating kids receiving
a toy, a full Christmas stocking, a
photo with Santa and breakfast.
Leftover presents go to the Mason
County Shelter for the homeless.
In the spring the lodge is the scene
of the Easter Carnival featuring
games, booths, children's activities
and candy. The lodge has also be-
come a smoke-free establishment.
Throughout the year the Moose
support the Electric Extremes Ju-
nior and Mini Cheerleaders, in
which five of Roxie's granddaugh-
ters participate. Likewise, they
support Boy Scout troops and Cub
Scout packs. Dale's son is a Cub
Scout.
Moose members staff and orga-
nize fund-raisers to support these
youth programs and make their
facilities available for occasional
practices and activities. They even
hosted a scout camp inside the lodge
when it rained on the occasion.
"Yes, it was so cool! We brought
all the boys inside with their tents.
They loved it," Roxie recalls.
Every other month the Moose
serve complimentary hamburgers
to special-needs individuals in the
community. Following Olympia's
Special Olympics, where Moose
members also volunteer, the Moose
treat all of the participating young
athletes to hamburgers at the
lodge.
we do is family-ori-
says.
there's Martha Bouchey,
up the committee sup-
the Make-A-Wish Founda-
Thanks to her leadership ef-
the Shelton Moose were able
a local young cancer pa-
dream visit to Disneyland.
this possible the Moose
a raffle, an auction, breakfast,
and dance as ways of rais-
necessary funds. As a re-
the foundation presented her
two plaques of appreciation.
MARTIN-ELLS also
mention of Harvey Hed-
a volunteer firefighter and
Moose who dresses as
with his wife and
they visit the hospital,
homes and the homeless
on Christmas Day.
also gave credit to Sue
) chairs projects ben-
People with special needs
the Moose and to Ran and
who serve as admin-
and junior graduate re-
respectively.
are just a fw of the many
give their time and en-
causes taken up by the
than 40 volunteers
their services to the Moose
by working in a wide vari-
Positions such as adminis-
bartenders, kitchen crew,
officers and serv-
of them are paid.
now the Moose Lodge,
Consists of the men, boasts
)Vet 200 members, while the
Chapter, as the women's
is known, is more than
New members are
Welcome, the Martinells
RANGE in age
[, which is the minimum
all the way up to folks
90s. One member, June
has belonged to the
60 years, the longest of
in either Shelton's
or chapter. Shelton's Moose
ON TOP OF this, each Moose
Lodge is supposed to perfbrm a com-
munity service each month. The
Shelton Moose Lodge has gotten a
"superior" rating for its community
service and if it continues to earn
this valuation the members could
be eligible for the Top Hat honor
some year, and the women's chap-
ter could earn their own equivalent
award, the Shining Star.
On the first Sunday of each
month they host a breakfast with
the proceeds designated for a dif-
ferent local charity. Past recipients
of Sunday breakfast funds have
included Boy Scouts, firefighters,
Kitten Rescue and Turning Pointe
I)omestic Violence Services. For
the last two years Moose members
have also been sending cookies to
military troops. They recently wel-
comed all area firefighters to a spe-
cial appreciation dinner, dance and
drawing in their honor, with the
fire fighters eating on the house.
In recent years now, the Moose
have taken part in the Shelton Re-
lay For Life. Dale's son walks on
the official Moose team, while all
three generations, Dale, his son
and Dale's father Steve man a con-
cession stand at the Relay. Not long
ago the Moose also put on a fund-
raiser to benefit the Multiple Scle-
rosis Foundation. The Moose are
actively involved in supporting the
fledgling Kody Foundation, a local
organization now in its second year
of existence which focuses on rais-
ing funds to support local families
in need as a result of children hav-
ing health problems. The Make-A-
Wish Foundation is another char-
ity supported by the Moose.
They also conducted a fund-rais-
er for a blind little girl who needed
special health treatments.
BESIDES THESE communi-
ty-minded efforts, the Moose also
raise funds for groups sponsored by
Moose International. Among them
is the Yellowstone Conservation
Corps, which encourages youth to
improve and maintain park trails.
Moose Haven, a senior retirement
center in Florida, and Moose Heart,
a children's home in California, are
two other recipients of collective
Moose attention.
The various Moose lodges and
chapters are working to help Moose
International buy a 12-passenger
van with a ramp for both Moose
Haven and Moose Heart. Another
program through Moose Interna-
tional is Tommy Moose, which of-
fers stuffed animals to police and
firefighters to given to children in
troubled situations.
All of these ongoing projects
aren't enough to wear out the
Moose, either. They still have the
energy to schedule group activi-
ties just for fun. On Monday nights
they enjoy all-you-can-eat burg-
ers for $1 - or a quarter more tbr
a cheeseburger featuring 1/3-pound
Black Angus beet'. On every second
and fourth Saturday and every sec-
ond Sunday they get together for a
regular sock hop.
"Actually, we have three or four
kids that out dance the adults,"
Dale notes. "My daughter, if there's
a dance, she's out there dancing."
THEY PLAY bingo on Tues-
Your Home Office
Deduction
dhen your residence qualifies for a home office
,eduction, the taxpayer can deduct all daily trans-
urtation costs incurred in going between his resi-
-nee and other work locations in the SAME trade or
ISlness other enerall
, " . Computers and equipment g y
li, nSldered"listed property' will not be considered
t :ed property, thereby making the taxpayer likely
t lUalify for claiming IRC Sec. 179 write-offs of
• se items. Not sure? Call for an appointment.
1635 Olyrnpic Hwy. N., #102A taxfx@hctc.com
360.462.1040
days and Fridays, with children as
young as 7 invited to join in the fun.
On Thursday nights members pay
$4.50 for a custom-grilled steak.
Proceeds from these gatherings
fund the various children's pro-
grams. "We believe in the family.
That's what it's about. We believe
in the family," Roxie concludes.
"Without everybody together,
none of this would happen. It takes
teams and unity," she again adds
modestly. "It takes all of us."
They look after each other too,
Steve notes, describing how mem-
bers will bring tbod to a fllow
member who is sick. "We're all one
big fhmily. That's how we think of
it. We're all one family," Roxie says,
adding how everyone is willing to
fill in wherever they are needed.
For Dale, the most rewarding
aspect of belonging to the Moose
has to do with the many ways they
help children. "I'm big on children
and we help a lot of children," he
explains.
DALE EARNED the Number
Award for youth services through
the Moose. He and his brother
work as co-owners of their father's
plaster company. Steve just retired
from the business about six months
ago, but he still works a part-time
gig as a food vendor at local fairs
and festivals.
When he's not at work or giv-
ing the Moose a hand, he has fun
square dancing with Roxie, fishing,
cooking traveling or playing darts.
(Please turn to page 16.)
• i.
.' ,
The UW Coastal Observation and Seabird
Survey Team is looking for volunteers to help
monitor marine birds in south Puget Sound.
Training session
Shelton Public Library Meeting Room
Saturday, Feb: 17i '10:30 am-4:30 pm
Contact: info@coassLorg, 206-221-6893
FREE Crystals
FREE Nature center tours
FREE Edutional material
Complete Flooring Showroom
Full Lapldarp Steppe
• Zen gardens
• New expanded gift selection
• Artist onsite • Aroma therapy
• Boo/s & tapes
• Rock mineral & driftwood gallery
Open IO'30AM-6:OOPM Tuesday-Saturday. I]:OOAM-5"OOPM Sunday
510 SE Old Arcadia Road • 426-8111
2.3 miles out Arcadia Road, Shelton, WA 98584
www.couecrystals.com • Lmda Glendenning & Elson Baugh
LOOSE
DENTURES?
Can't eat?
We have the
MODERN
SOLUTION00
• Fast * Affordable • Easy
"These are not your
grandma and grandpa's
For a complimentary
consult, call ...
m0) 426-9711
dentures ..." William J. Busacca, DDS, PS
D0CS 1525 Olympic Hwy. North, Shclton,WA 98584
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry T h e S m i l e E x p r e s s
Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 15
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