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Flutter butters up in (Continued from page 33.) these days. With this in mind, Wagner stands back and lets the people approach her. Using hand puppets as props and children's books in English and Spanish, she smiles and waves to break the ice. "THAT'S WHAT I try to do. You want to be very careful, es- pecially with children. You don't want to scare them and, let's face it, clown makeup can be very scary. It's bold and it's bright and it's very different," she says. Among her clown costume ac- cessories are a monkey coin purse filled with stickers and a butterfly purse filled with Valentine greet- ing cards. "I figure a clown doesn't know what day it is, so it's Val- entine's Day every day," she ex- plains. Wagner may change the theme of her cards according to the sea- sonal holidays. One of the rules of hospital clowning is not to ask names or other personal informa- tion, so she writes little terms of endearment, such as "Sweetie" on her greeting cards. She also carries a "magic" butterfly bag to make things disappear and reap- pear by using magic words. These days she is collecting short, appro- priate jokes and puns and writing them in a little folder so she'll have a joke for the day. "If I go into 10 different rooms, Ill have 10 different jokes, but it will be the first time that person's ever heard it," she says. SHE AND HER husband have thought up some of these tricks themselves and some of them they have picked up along the way. They attended a three-day "clown school" conference in Tacoma in 2004 to learn how to do hospital clowning. In sterile settings clowns have to keep hygiene and Health Information Privacy Act rules in mind all the time. 'qfou have to become a volunteer with that hos- pital and go through that hospital program, so you learn anything Power going out in Union wednesday PUD 1 will be having a planned power outage in Union on Wednes- day, June 20. Quigg Brothers Construction will be doing some work for the City of Tacoma that will affect customers between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. Some people will only be out for a brief period of time while others will be out for four hours. For more information call Tracy Colard at 360-877-5249. by 1Mi# & Liall Fladager skaow aoor €,00Js that anyone in that hospital would learn," she says. One of the rules of hospital clowning is to not ask patients about how they are feeling or to remind them that they are in the hospital. The goal is to take them away from this whole atmosphere for a few minutes. Before entering a patient's room, Wagner always asks permission first. Though most of the reactions she receives from patients are positive, occasionally some people will see her and turn down an offer for her company. She doesn't take this personally. "I've been able to learn that when they say 'No,' they're not saying 'No' to me as an individual, they're saying 'No' to Flutter, my persona as a clown," she says. "But that's hard when you first become a clown. That's really hard to do, to separate that. If someone says mean things to you or you're angry or scared, you take that personally and it's just hard not to." On the brighter side, one man's eyes just lit up with a smile when he saw her. She greeted him and gave him a sticker. "I think it made his day," she says, "and it was great!" A TEENAGE girl she visited with was very sweet and gave her a hug in gratitude for her concern. Other people have thanked her for brightening their day in such as way she could feel the difference in their mood. This kind of reac- tion lifts her own spirits up, as well. "She gave me far more than I gave her," Wagner says. "If I'd only had that one response all day, that would have been worth my time." Though some people question whether clowns are appropriate in hospital settings, judging from these kinds of reactions, Wagner says she believes they are. "I just want to make people feel better for a while," she says. "And laughter makes you feel better." Wagner has thought about branching out and paying visits to local senior centers too "because the seniors are just kids but a lot older," she explains. "A lot of them love clowns; it reminds them of their youth. They also like the sur- prise." She has five hospital visits planned for this year and plans to do four or five visits per year in the future. Because she and her hus- band both have full-time jobs, they dedicate some of their days off to clowning visits. "This is important to me," Wagner says. IF SHE HAD the time, she would do it every month. She knows of some clowns in Olympia who do it every week, but they're all retired. So far, she has seen clowns around town parades, but hasn't heard of a clown alley form- ing in Mason County. She would like to know of other clowns in the area in the hope of maybe creat- ing one locally. She would like to eventually organize a full program of clowns at the hospital, alternat- ing on a monthly basis. Volunteering has been a regular part of Wagner's life since she was 12 years old. She began by teach- ing children to swim in American Red Cross classes and as a Rain- bow Girl, she volunteered at nurs- ing homes visiting patients. In her mid-20s she joined an organization advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. By her 30s, while living in Olympia, she joined the American Red Cross again and be- came a volunteer and instructor in Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Missouri Slod 206 East IMyandotte Avenue Worship Service ...................................... 9:00 am, Christian Educdtion ............................ [0:]0 am. Office 426-6353 l)dycare 427-3165 www.molc.cts menlbe rconnect.net A Single Summertime Service ....... Practical Messages ::  '- 9:30 a.m. • Praise Band. Praise Team. Choir ' " Childcare available during service J  " I I-[ FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH P00,o, Ste,;00Ol00o. ' 426-8611 1212 Connection St. Ixk_0000 ...... A Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Christ-crnterrd Contemporary Worship ... 11 a.m. Church • Bible Study * D4ycare M-F 452-5437 • Youth Acdviu'es FREE ESTIMATES! THE PRACTICAL CHOICE Ifyour kitchen renovation is subject to budgetary constraints, vinyl floor- ing offers you the perfect way to save money without having to make any sacrifices. The fact is that vinyl flooring costs 50 to 70 percent less than other flooring materials, yet it can look as good as stone and be mistaken for tile. In fact, sophisticated production techniques enable vinyl flooring to mimic the look of just about any high- er-priced material. At the same time, vinyl offers the advantages of easy (and relatively inexpensive) installa- tion, low maintenance, high durabil- ity, and unparalleled comfort. Unlike other materials, vinyl does not have to be sealed or refinished. It provides years of service to high-traffic areas, with as much style as you want. Whetheryou are decoratingjust your kitchen or your entire home, it helps to have a professional in your comer guiding you in your choices. SHELTON FLOOR COVER- ING is committed to helping you with your decorating project in the most effective and economical way possible, always according to your own wishes and desires, We've got lots of Ideas on how to maximize your options in floodng dcor, and we invite you to call us at 360-427- 2822 for a consultation. We're Io- cared at 1306 Olympic Hwy So. /Ithout You There Is No Us. HINTS. Unlike wood, tile, or stone, vinyl flooring can be repaired easily and inexpensively, if need be. II II I I I (360) 426-6402 1521 Monroe St., Shelton, WA 98584 Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Celebration 10:45 am Eve. Celebration 6:00 pm Wed. Family Night J.A.M. for Kids 6:00 pm Youth 6:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm GATEWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 405 S. Seventh St. • Shelton, WA 98584 4, 360.426.2758 • www.gatewaycf.com Sunday 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service ' 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service, Attended Nursery, Children's Ministry 1:30 p.m. Hispanic (Bilingual) Worship Service 4:00 p.m. Freedom in Recovery 12-Step (Childcare provided) Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service, SoulFire Youth and Children's Ministry i[ i i ii [ i i i i i i i [ g¢ Helping people become whole in Jesus Christ" Page 44 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, June 14, 2007 clown career the disaster services and health education programs. During this time she also volunteered with the Thurston/Mason Counties Crisis Clinic. Now in her 40s, her volunteer work is with hospital clowning at Mason General, as well as with the Relay For Life. She serves on the relay planning committee and with the children's program and found a way to combine her two most important volunteer ef- forts by making an appearance as "Flutter" at last week's relay event a the Shelton High School track, Her clown personality also shoW up at the Mason County FoS Festival Paul Bunyan Grand Fs" rade. "The adventures in both arejU¢ starting and while I don't kn0w where this adventure will end, I'= sure enjoying the ride," she says. Anyone interested in contacti. her regarding clowning opportLuif ties or to support Relay For 1, may call Wagner at 432-0862. Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE on a new Trane system! W Olynpic Heating,& Cooling, LLC * Sales * Service * Installations If'sHard To StopA Trane:" * Repairs, Heating * Air Conditioning * Refrigeration * 426-9945 * 754-1235 * 1-800-400-9945 OI,YMPIIC9681}A WHAT'S NEW AT ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Enjoy your Summer & Fami/y ! ! ! Let us handle the accounting whi/e you focus on the growth of your busineSS Affordable Rates Full or Partial Accounting for your Business Payroll Services & Quartedy Reports New Business Startu Bookkeeping Setup Tax Prep for Individuals, Small Bu Non-Profits, Partnershi Corporations Trusts 2523 OhFnpic  N Shelton WA 98584 {Next to the Ro'yal Shanhlll] 36D.42B.74D0 email: acctntax@hcte.com Freedom Preached and Practiced Worship Sundays [with childcare): English Services ,, 7:30 & 10:30 a,m. Spanish .................. 9:00 a.m, Worship at 32 West Cedar Street Office phone: 426-8472 www, stdavidofwales, org Heavenly Gifts Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 46-4438 New Community Church of Unio00 Q Sunday GatherinlP . (All are wdcome!) WORSHIP SERVIC_ 8:30 and 10:30 at the Union Fire Hall _ 50 E. Seattle St., Union 9859 360-898-7855 web site: www.thenccu.org Shelton Church of 740 W. Dayton-Airport Road * 360-426-1169 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 P#' Worship & Communion 10:45 a.m. Christiun t:ounselin Worship 2 p.m. Al2ape Counselittg ( CALVARY FELLOWSHIP OF SHELTON Nondenominational. Family Centered Corner of Highway 1_01 and Railroad Ave. °4Z6-70ZZ Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. A casual and uplifting worship experience j 428 W. Cola Street, Shelton, WA 98584 SundayWorshlpServlces: 9O& IO'3Oam Adult Bible Classes: 8. 9 & ! 0:30 Children's Ministry: 9 & I0:30 am [Nursen]--2nd grd.] Tweeners Discove Classes: 9 am [3rd--Tth grd.] YOU m Truth troJec 9,m [Sth--12t grdJ lVednesdays Nights: YOUmClrch 555pro lb.120 gd.] AWANA cLUB--WedneKIy b:1 $ - 8.1) pm |K-sin, Selx-Altl] w.s.ocWsnumqmp Groups av*e mmuom e week. Mtaring lifegiving /tope, for e ,j A p/ace to experience God's presence... A p/ace to belong... Sunday School -- 9:30 AM Worship Celebration -- 10:45 AM Sunday Evening -- 6:00 PM 1331 E. Shelton Springs Rd Shelton, WA 426:1298 http:ltnazarene.hctc.com SEVENTH-DAy ADVENTIST CHU "Sharing a Message of Hope" Sabbath School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship Service I 0:50 a.m. Saturday 210W. Shelton Valley Road  (360) 426-2776 SHELTON VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL  Grades K'B Washington State Accredited  Certified Teaching Scarf 201 W. Shelton Valley Road  (360) 426-4198 Shelton Unit00 Metho#ist Chun:h www, sh¢ltonumc.com Flutter butters up in (Continued from page 33.) these days. With this in mind, Wagner stands back and lets the people approach her. Using hand puppets as props and children's books in English and Spanish, she smiles and waves to break the ice. "THAT'S WHAT I try to do. You want to be very careful, es- pecially with children. You don't want to scare them and, let's face it, clown makeup can be very scary. It's bold and it's bright and it's very different," she says. Among her clown costume ac- cessories are a monkey coin purse filled with stickers and a butterfly purse filled with Valentine greet- ing cards. "I figure a clown doesn't know what day it is, so it's Val- entine's Day every day," she ex- plains. Wagner may change the theme of her cards according to the sea- sonal holidays. One of the rules of hospital clowning is not to ask names or other personal informa- tion, so she writes little terms of endearment, such as "Sweetie" on her greeting cards. She also carries a "magic" butterfly bag to make things disappear and reap- pear by using magic words. These days she is collecting short, appro- priate jokes and puns and writing them in a little folder so she'll have a joke for the day. "If I go into 10 different rooms, Ill have 10 different jokes, but it will be the first time that person's ever heard it," she says. SHE AND HER husband have thought up some of these tricks themselves and some of them they have picked up along the way. They attended a three-day "clown school" conference in Tacoma in 2004 to learn how to do hospital clowning. In sterile settings clowns have to keep hygiene and Health Information Privacy Act rules in mind all the time. 'qfou have to become a volunteer with that hos- pital and go through that hospital program, so you learn anything Power going out in Union wednesday PUD 1 will be having a planned power outage in Union on Wednes- day, June 20. Quigg Brothers Construction will be doing some work for the City of Tacoma that will affect customers between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. Some people will only be out for a brief period of time while others will be out for four hours. For more information call Tracy Colard at 360-877-5249. by 1Mi# & Liall Fladager skaow aoor €,00Js that anyone in that hospital would learn," she says. One of the rules of hospital clowning is to not ask patients about how they are feeling or to remind them that they are in the hospital. The goal is to take them away from this whole atmosphere for a few minutes. Before entering a patient's room, Wagner always asks permission first. Though most of the reactions she receives from patients are positive, occasionally some people will see her and turn down an offer for her company. She doesn't take this personally. "I've been able to learn that when they say 'No,' they're not saying 'No' to me as an individual, they're saying 'No' to Flutter, my persona as a clown," she says. "But that's hard when you first become a clown. That's really hard to do, to separate that. If someone says mean things to you or you're angry or scared, you take that personally and it's just hard not to." On the brighter side, one man's eyes just lit up with a smile when he saw her. She greeted him and gave him a sticker. "I think it made his day," she says, "and it was great!" A TEENAGE girl she visited with was very sweet and gave her a hug in gratitude for her concern. Other people have thanked her for brightening their day in such as way she could feel the difference in their mood. This kind of reac- tion lifts her own spirits up, as well. "She gave me far more than I gave her," Wagner says. "If I'd only had that one response all day, that would have been worth my time." Though some people question whether clowns are appropriate in hospital settings, judging from these kinds of reactions, Wagner says she believes they are. "I just want to make people feel better for a while," she says. "And laughter makes you feel better." Wagner has thought about branching out and paying visits to local senior centers too "because the seniors are just kids but a lot older," she explains. "A lot of them love clowns; it reminds them of their youth. They also like the sur- prise." She has five hospital visits planned for this year and plans to do four or five visits per year in the future. Because she and her hus- band both have full-time jobs, they dedicate some of their days off to clowning visits. "This is important to me," Wagner says. IF SHE HAD the time, she would do it every month. She knows of some clowns in Olympia who do it every week, but they're all retired. So far, she has seen clowns around town parades, but hasn't heard of a clown alley form- ing in Mason County. She would like to know of other clowns in the area in the hope of maybe creat- ing one locally. She would like to eventually organize a full program of clowns at the hospital, alternat- ing on a monthly basis. Volunteering has been a regular part of Wagner's life since she was 12 years old. She began by teach- ing children to swim in American Red Cross classes and as a Rain- bow Girl, she volunteered at nurs- ing homes visiting patients. In her mid-20s she joined an organization advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. By her 30s, while living in Olympia, she joined the American Red Cross again and be- came a volunteer and instructor in Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Missouri Slod 206 East IMyandotte Avenue Worship Service ...................................... 9:00 am, Christian Educdtion ............................ [0:]0 am. Office 426-6353 l)dycare 427-3165 www.molc.cts menlbe rconnect.net A Single Summertime Service ....... Practical Messages ::  '- 9:30 a.m. • Praise Band. Praise Team. Choir ' " Childcare available during service J  " I I-[ FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH P00,o, Ste,;00Ol00o. ' 426-8611 1212 Connection St. Ixk_0000 ...... A Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Christ-crnterrd Contemporary Worship ... 11 a.m. Church • Bible Study * D4ycare M-F 452-5437 • Youth Acdviu'es FREE ESTIMATES! THE PRACTICAL CHOICE Ifyour kitchen renovation is subject to budgetary constraints, vinyl floor- ing offers you the perfect way to save money without having to make any sacrifices. The fact is that vinyl flooring costs 50 to 70 percent less than other flooring materials, yet it can look as good as stone and be mistaken for tile. In fact, sophisticated production techniques enable vinyl flooring to mimic the look of just about any high- er-priced material. At the same time, vinyl offers the advantages of easy (and relatively inexpensive) installa- tion, low maintenance, high durabil- ity, and unparalleled comfort. Unlike other materials, vinyl does not have to be sealed or refinished. It provides years of service to high-traffic areas, with as much style as you want. Whetheryou are decoratingjust your kitchen or your entire home, it helps to have a professional in your comer guiding you in your choices. SHELTON FLOOR COVER- ING is committed to helping you with your decorating project in the most effective and economical way possible, always according to your own wishes and desires, We've got lots of Ideas on how to maximize your options in floodng dcor, and we invite you to call us at 360-427- 2822 for a consultation. We're Io- cared at 1306 Olympic Hwy So. /Ithout You There Is No Us. HINTS. Unlike wood, tile, or stone, vinyl flooring can be repaired easily and inexpensively, if need be. II II I I I (360) 426-6402 1521 Monroe St., Shelton, WA 98584 Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Celebration 10:45 am Eve. Celebration 6:00 pm Wed. Family Night J.A.M. for Kids 6:00 pm Youth 6:00 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm GATEWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 405 S. Seventh St. • Shelton, WA 98584 4, 360.426.2758 • www.gatewaycf.com Sunday 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service ' 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service, Attended Nursery, Children's Ministry 1:30 p.m. Hispanic (Bilingual) Worship Service 4:00 p.m. Freedom in Recovery 12-Step (Childcare provided) Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Mid-week Service, SoulFire Youth and Children's Ministry i[ i i ii [ i i i i i i i [ g¢ Helping people become whole in Jesus Christ" Page 44 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, June 14, 2007 clown career the disaster services and health education programs. During this time she also volunteered with the Thurston/Mason Counties Crisis Clinic. Now in her 40s, her volunteer work is with hospital clowning at Mason General, as well as with the Relay For Life. She serves on the relay planning committee and with the children's program and found a way to combine her two most important volunteer ef- forts by making an appearance as "Flutter" at last week's relay event a the Shelton High School track, Her clown personality also shoW up at the Mason County FoS Festival Paul Bunyan Grand Fs" rade. "The adventures in both arejU¢ starting and while I don't kn0w where this adventure will end, I'= sure enjoying the ride," she says. Anyone interested in contacti. her regarding clowning opportLuif ties or to support Relay For 1, may call Wagner at 432-0862. Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE on a new Trane system! W Olynpic Heating,& Cooling, LLC * Sales * Service * Installations If'sHard To StopA Trane:" * Repairs, Heating * Air Conditioning * Refrigeration * 426-9945 * 754-1235 * 1-800-400-9945 OI,YMPIIC9681}A WHAT'S NEW AT ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Enjoy your Summer & Fami/y ! ! ! Let us handle the accounting whi/e you focus on the growth of your busineSS Affordable Rates Full or Partial Accounting for your Business Payroll Services & Quartedy Reports New Business Startu Bookkeeping Setup Tax Prep for Individuals, Small Bu Non-Profits, Partnershi Corporations Trusts 2523 OhFnpic  N Shelton WA 98584 {Next to the Ro'yal Shanhlll] 36D.42B.74D0 email: acctntax@hcte.com Freedom Preached and Practiced Worship Sundays [with childcare): English Services ,, 7:30 & 10:30 a,m. Spanish .................. 9:00 a.m, Worship at 32 West Cedar Street Office phone: 426-8472 www, stdavidofwales, org Heavenly Gifts Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 46-4438 New Community Church of Unio00 Q Sunday GatherinlP . (All are wdcome!) WORSHIP SERVIC_ 8:30 and 10:30 at the Union Fire Hall _ 50 E. Seattle St., Union 9859 360-898-7855 web site: www.thenccu.org Shelton Church of 740 W. Dayton-Airport Road * 360-426-1169 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 P#' Worship & Communion 10:45 a.m. Christiun t:ounselin Worship 2 p.m. Al2ape Counselittg ( CALVARY FELLOWSHIP OF SHELTON Nondenominational. Family Centered Corner of Highway 1_01 and Railroad Ave. °4Z6-70ZZ Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. A casual and uplifting worship experience j 428 W. Cola Street, Shelton, WA 98584 SundayWorshlpServlces: 9O& IO'3Oam Adult Bible Classes: 8. 9 & ! 0:30 Children's Ministry: 9 & I0:30 am [Nursen]--2nd grd.] Tweeners Discove Classes: 9 am [3rd--Tth grd.] YOU m Truth troJec 9,m [Sth--12t grdJ lVednesdays Nights: YOUmClrch 555pro lb.120 gd.] AWANA cLUB--WedneKIy b:1 $ - 8.1) pm |K-sin, Selx-Altl] w.s.ocWsnumqmp Groups av*e mmuom e week. Mtaring lifegiving /tope, for e ,j A p/ace to experience God's presence... A p/ace to belong... Sunday School -- 9:30 AM Worship Celebration -- 10:45 AM Sunday Evening -- 6:00 PM 1331 E. Shelton Springs Rd Shelton, WA 426:1298 http:ltnazarene.hctc.com SEVENTH-DAy ADVENTIST CHU "Sharing a Message of Hope" Sabbath School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Saturday Worship Service I 0:50 a.m. Saturday 210W. Shelton Valley Road  (360) 426-2776 SHELTON VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL  Grades K'B Washington State Accredited  Certified Teaching Scarf 201 W. Shelton Valley Road  (360) 426-4198 Shelton Unit00 Metho#ist Chun:h www, sh¢ltonumc.com