Notice: Undefined index: HTTP_REFERER in /home/stparch/public_html/headmid_temp_main.php on line 4394
Newspaper Archive of
Shelton Mason County Journal
Shelton, Washington
February 16, 2012     Shelton Mason County Journal
PAGE 3     (3 of 18 available)        PREVIOUS     NEXT      Jumbo Image    Save To Scrapbook    Set Notifiers    PDF    JPG
 
PAGE 3     (3 of 18 available)        PREVIOUS     NEXT      Jumbo Image    Save To Scrapbook    Set Notifiers    PDF    JPG
February 16, 2012
 
Newspaper Archive of Shelton Mason County Journal produced by SmallTownPapers, Inc.
Website © 2025. All content copyrighted. Copyright Information
Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Request Content Removal | About / FAQ | Get Acrobat Reader




veterans n games By ARLA SHEPHARD Vietnam War era veter- an Dutch Van Elk has seen what it's like for soldiers to return home from combat feeling unappreciated by their fellow countrymen. "Not only was there no support, there was an- tagonism and physical as- saults,"said Van Elk, a Na- tional Guard veteran who served from 1956-1968 and again from 1991-2001. "We have it in our hearts to not let that happen again." Van Elk, who lives in Ta- huya, is the leader of a new • nonprofit with" local ties -- the Troop Support Brigade, which includes veterans liv- ing in North Mason, Kent and Auburn. The brigade is hosting its first event this weekend -- a family-friendly games night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Allen's Billiards in Belfair. The purpose of the night is for organizers to meet with veterans coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan, who may be in need Of a fun distraction, Van Elk said. "It comes down to post- traumatic stress," he said. Journal photo by Ada Shephard U.S. Marine veteran Harry Tachell, left, and National Guard veteran Dutch Van Elk are among the organizers of a new nonprofit dedicated to supporting troops that have recently returned from combat. "We were looking for a fun -- is that anybody can join thing for the troops to do to the brigade. get their mind off things." "The idea is that anybody Van Elk has led off-road that wants to assist in being motorcycle rides for voter- supportive of these troops ans in the Tahuya State can," said Harry Tachell, an Forest for the past three American Legion Post 200 years and said he wanted to member and certified ser- form a group that could do vice officer with the Voter- more for veterans, ans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The difference between "Doing it this way, anybody the Troop Support Bri- can get involved." gade and groups such as As a VFW officer, Tachell the American Legion -- of helps connect veterans with which Van Elk is a member the services and benefits they've earned. He said it's important to connect with soldiers returning from combat. "We walked the walk and we talked the talk," said Tachell, who served in the U.S. Marines from 1962- 1973. "We don't want them to suffer like we did. We've been there. We know what it means like when you're not appreciated for what you did. We want to be there for them." Van Elk said he hopes that the troops will eventu- ally join the American Le- gion. "To keep the American Legion going, we need to get the young folks involved," he said. At the games night, guests can play foosball, billiards and an Xbox 360, as well as other coin-oper- ated video games and darts. The event is free to troops and their families. Free snacks will be avail- able. Allen's Billiards also sells food and beer. "Our intention is no mat- ter what happens with the games night, we'll still keep doing this," Van Elk said. "It's a new baby and it takes time to get the word out." Historic Lake Nahwatzel resort may get second life By NATALIE JOHNSON The historic Lake Nah- watzel resort has sold, said Tracy Travers of West Coast Realty in Montesano. The property came on the market in August, and sold for $225,000 on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The resort closed five years ago. Once a popular resort and fishing destination, the property now has two small one-bedroom cabins -- one of which is now occupied by a hair salon ~ two RV sites, a recreation hall and 30 feet of waterfront. Travers and West Coast Realty declined to name the new owners of the resort. On Oct. 21, 1927, the Shel- ton-Mason County Journal ran an article called, "Lake Nahwatzel camp and resort to be developed." The article states W.E. Fields, of W.E. Fields & Com- pany, and George Barlow -- both of Aberdeen -- pur- chased the land the resort now sits on. At the time, the land had been partially developed. "A small grocery store and a service station are already on the site of the subdivi- sion," Journal staff reported. Travers said the resort's restaurant, one of the few original buildings that still stands, was a gas station be- fore the resort was developed. The owners called the Journal photo by Natate Johnson The historic Lake Nahwatzel Resort, four miles east of Matlock, was recently sold for $225,000. The property has a waterfront view and 30 feet of lakefront. property "Lakemont,"the destination for fishermen Journal reported, throughout its existence. In The resort was a popular numerous historic Journal articles, Lake Nahwatzel was equally popular and similar- ly stocked with fish as Lake Cushman. In 1949, the Journal re- ported that rotenone, an in- secticide, piscicide and pesti- cide, was used to kill off"scrap fish" in the lake, which was later restocked with trout. A 1985 advertisement in the Journal suggested read- ers take part in the rest, relaxation and good food of- fered by the Lake Nahwatzel Resort, then owned by Jerry and Marlene Richmond. At that time, the resort had a fully operational res- taurant specializing in steaks and seafood. It also had motel units, RV hookups, a roped- off swimming area and a rec- reation hall with a fireplace. Patrons could also fish and water ski. Travers said the restau- rant played a special role in her childhood, "I grew up out here. My mom and stepdad used to bring us out here all the time," she said. When the resort was last open, forested land stood be- tween the lake and restau- rant. Now, a home stands in that area. The resort has a narrow strip of land for a boat launch and dock. In order to operate the res- taurant again, the new own- ers will need to upgrade an aging septic system, Travers said. "They have a lot of work to do," she said. Your body needs repair. We have the best care in town. MGH Shelton Orthopedics has an expert team of Orthopedic surgeons, who specialize in everything from general orthopedics to sports medicine, hip and knee replacement, and injuries of the shoulder, hand, and wrist. Whether it's a sudden injury, or age-related wear and tear, our physicians will get you up and having fun again. Call MGH Shelton Orthopedics and talk to one of our specialists. Mason Genera] Hospital Shelton Orthopedics (360) 427-0663 939 Mtn. View Dr., Ste. 130, Shelton, WA www.Mas0nGeneral.com iiiiTiiiiiiii:Tiii[,-~ 7 i RIFT STORES 305 & 317 W. Railroad Ave, Downtown Shelton Quality Donations Accepted Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-5:30pm (Bookstore to 5pro) Sunday 11am-Spin (Bookstore dosed) FOUNDATION Dessert auction raises funds for United Way By NATALIE JOHNSON nataZie@rnasoncoun@ocom, Supporters of United Way of Mason County brought their checkbooks and sweettooths to the Shelten Civic Center Mon- day for the group's fourth annual Valentine Dessert and Gift Auction. Tamra Ingwaldson, Unit- ed Way of Mason County executive director, who started at United Way in December, attended her first Valentine auction on Monday. "It's a great way to get people in the community to- gether," she said. In 2009, Colin Dysart, then a Shelton High School senior, helped organize the first United Way Valentine Dessert and Gift Auction, said Barb Dunbar, Valen- tine auction chair and Unit- ed way board member. That year, and in 2010, the event ~ was locat- Smokin' Mo's provided ed in the two of the desserts auc- C o 1 o n i a 1 tioned off Friday -- a sweet H o u s e, potato pie, flowers and which is margarita-flavored "It is located on 5 o'clock Somewhere Cup- the corner cakes." of Second Several local organiza- and Pine tions sponsored the event, s t r e e t s, including Alpine Way, Tamra and isSquaxin Tourism and Hood Ingwaldson owned by Canal Communications. Green Dia-"We've been really mend Re- blessed with a lot of great source Company. sponsors," Ingwaldson said. Since then, the event has The event included a been a success each year. In live auction for the dessert 2010, 75 people attended, items, a silent auction and packing the Colonial House a raffle. to capacity, Dunbar said. Herb and Linda Cargill The next year, the event attended the auction, and moved to the Shelton Civic had their eyes on a triple Center. This year, United berry pie and tiramisu. Way expected more than "It's great - definitely a 175 people to attend, worthwhile organization "I've mentored a lot of to raise money for," Linda students for their projects. Cargill said. How can you not support Last year, the nonprofit that?" said Monica Beben, raised more than $7,000 at of Smokin' Mo's at Alder- the event, making it one of brook Golf' Club in Union. the group's most lucrative fundraisers. The money goes into the United Way's Community Fund, Ingwaldson said. The community fund pr°- vides money for many other non-profit organizations to provide services to the com- munity, she said. Specifical- ly, the fund provides money for projects in three main categories -- education, in- come and health. Programs receiving fund- ing in the past provided early learning programs for children and promot- ed successful high school education, taught classes on financial planning and money management, and provided access to dental health for area children, In- gwaldson said. Each year, the 15 member United Way of Mason Coun- ty board meets with an addi- tional 30 community mem- bers to allocate money from the community fund to local programs, Dunbar said. Shelton-Mason Bone-In Rib SteakBone-In Rib Roast 'iIi!I~ ~~ Boneless Center Cut Boneless Center Cut HUGE Roasting Pork Chops Pork Loin Roast Chickens 21S 2P Lb. ' , !~ ,~ 1729 OLYMPIC HWY. N. SHELTON • (360) 426-165(` www.michaelsmeats.net Every day 9 a.m. - 6 p.m County Journal-Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page A-3