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Fight back!when the menopause transition showers you with symptoms. Kennadi Ward, left, Kylie Brown and Morgen Shrum, all 6, stretch ing the second day of the Shelton dance team's junior dance camp O Emma Raham, 3, mimics a move taught by Shelton dance team members during the second day of the junior dance camp on Tuesday, Jan. 24. By EMILY HANSON effJ, i/y@rna,~onco~lnty.con~ Nearly 30 young Shelten girls learned dance moves this week during the bi-annu- al Shelton High School dance team's junior dance camp. "The dance team girls teach the young girls a one minute and 15 second dance routine," Karen White, head coach, said. "They also incor- porate games into the camp so the kids don't get bored or tired." White said the total num- Journal photos by Emily Hanson before beginning to dance dur- on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The caring staff at Mountain View Women's Healtl Clinic can help with a host of treatment options. Make your appointment today. Mason General Hospital Mou3 taht View WomeJ 9 Health Cli fic they can relax and have ftm with the routines," White said. %Ve have a blast." The camp is $35 per child and White said for that price, each junior dancer receives a ber of 29 youth participants T-shirt, a CD of the routine at this junior dance camp is music and a decorated hair higher than the number who ribbon for the performance. participated during the foot- "The money is used mostly ball season camp. for competitions," White said. "It just keeps growing; we "We are not going all the way keep getting more little ones to state this year so we'll use who want to dance," White some of the money for equip- said. ment purposes." The camp takes place over White said the main pur- five days with the first four pose of the camp is to raise days being rehearsals and funds for the dance team but the fifth day consisting of the camp does much more. the junior dance camp par- ticipants performing during the halftime show of a var- sity game. For this game, the junior dancers will perform during halftime of the Shel- ton boys' basketball game on (360) 426-0955 Friday, Jan. 27. ~ 2300 Kati Court, Ste. A, Shelton, WA The junior dancers are ~ www.MasonGeneral.com taught by the dance team members, who White said are required to attend at least two of the four rehearsal days and to perform during the Friday halftime show. "The girls enjoy helping with the camp because their practices and routines are very regimented and here sible for 65%-75% of the calo- We are dedicated to traditional "I tell the girls it's also a community project," she add- ed. "I like that they're work- ing with the kids, the little kids love it, it advertises the program and hopefully we're doing good." ries you bum daily? Then, when patient centered care while using considering that the calories you the latest physical therapy tech- burn while your body carries out nology and treatment methods. basic functions such as breathing For further information, con- and pumping blood decreases tact SIIELTON PHYSICAL by about 10% for each decade THERAPY AND SPORTS of life past age 30, you may un- MEDICINE at (360) 426-5903. derstand why weight gain is a We have over 32 years of experi- problem. Fortunately, there are ence providing physical therapy ways to "jump start" your resting care. You'll find us conveniently metabolism. One involves build- located at 2300 Kati Ct., Ste. B. ing muscle because muscle burns New patients are welcome. Same more calories than fat. Each day appointments are available I pound of muscle bums about and most insurance plans are ac- ~11 six calories per day versus fat's cepted ~11 two daily calories Losing five ,:.,, ~ ......... | , " . . . r.~. it only takes Ju minutes or • pounas of fat and gaming five . • . | .... moderately intense exercise five II • pounas or muscle translates to ......... • • . aays a week to Pure l,OOU calo- • HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY FEBRUARY 2N ! Pictured: Jason Banks, Dan Moldenhauer and Noel Longan, owner. AUTOMOTIVE ............................................................................ 2033 Olympic Highway North • Shelton 426-1467 0 Owls games rescheduled after cancellations _ ---- _ - By EMILY HANSON for the Mary M. Knight The Owls' games against Feb. 1. The girls will play ~-J i ] em, i[.y@masoncounty.com teams last week. Wishkah, originally sched- at 6 p.m. at home while the ::i.;,__: ............................. : ............. We're not supposed touled for Jan. 20, were re- boys will play at 7:30 p.m. liii~i~i~:i~P'~:~ii!~iii~!~i~iiiii!~iiiiiiiii~~iiiiiiiil~...~,~__~•~n~g~:~ __~ -d Due to heavy snow, have gameswhenschoolis scheduled to Wednesday, at home. g41a''~~l~~"~.~~mN • " r three evenings of basket- canceled, Rachel Tucke , Jan. 25. As of press time, the ball games were canceledathletic secretary, said. The games against Ta- games against South Bend, - holah, originally scheduled originally scheduled for ~ T-~Y~'R~~i for Jan. 21, have been re- Jan. 18, had not yet been ~rp l] scheduled to Wednesday, rescheduled. Quiz#2 Now imagine you are in a room with 100 of Mason County's youth, age birth to 18 years. This group of youth is a representative sample of our community. 1. How many of the youth have a relative such as grandparent as their primary caregiver? a) 1% b)3% c)5% d)7% 2. How many of the youth identify as Hispanic or multi-racial? a) 12% b) 17% c) 21% d) 24% 3. How many of the youth live below the federal poverty level? a) 10% b) 16% c) 20% d) 23% 4. How many of the youth rely on Free/reduce meal programs as part of their food source? a) 21% b) 33% c) 54% d) 61% 5. Based on 2010 performance, how many youth are expected to graduate from High School on-time? a) 54% b) 67% c) 81% d) 95% 6. How many youth reported that they eat less than 5 serving of fruits and veggies per day? a) 52% b) 77% , c) 83% d) 99% 7. How many youth report that they do not get moderate physical activity at least 5 times a week? a) 24% b) 30% c) 36% d) 40% 8. How many youth report health indicators that suggest they are obese? a) 9% b) 15% c) 19% d) 23% 9. How many youth have health indicators that suggest they are overweight? a) 27% b) 32% c) 36% d) 42% 10. How many Mason County youth are uninsured? a} 0% b) 4% c) 7% d) 11% 11. How many youth are currently involved with Child Protective Services because of suspected abuse and neglect? a) 6% b) 9% cl 15% d) 20% 12. Based upon 2010 data, how many youth will seriously consider suicide before their 19th birthday? [ a) 4% b) 9% c) 15% d) 22% 13. Based upon 2010 data, how many youth were delivered as low-birth weight babies? a) 2% b) 7% c) 11% d) 19% So, how did you do on Quiz #I? Learn more about our community in the upcoming weeks through the "Test Your Mason County Mind" campaign, then join Mason Matters and the Community Health Improvement Planning team to identify community priorities• For more detailed information on Mason County, go to www.HealthyMasoncounty.org and click on Data Series link. Answers: 1.(a), 2(c), 3(d), 4(c), 5(c), 6(b), 7(d), 8(b), 9(b), 10(d), 11(a), 12(0, 13(b) This project is sponsored by Mason Matters. Questions? kak@co.mason.wa•us PUD 3 appreciates the patience and understanding of its customers during the recent snow and ice storms. We restored service to customers affected by the storm, knowing that our responsibility lies with each and every person affected. PUD staff understands the important role that electricity plays in everyday life, and shared the concerns of customers with a caring ear. PUD is grateful for the outpouring of support, ranging from cheering comments from customers, to assistance in keeping utility crews fed and encouraged while they carried out a dangerous and important job. In addition, customer service representatives and support staff were all appreciative of the recognition of their important role in this event. PUD 3 is also thankful to the other utilities that came to your aid during this difficult time: Mason County PUD No. 1, Douglas County PUD and Okanogan County PUD. Mason County PUD No. 3 ...a community-owned and governed utility, created to provide safe, reliable and cost-based electric and wholesale telecommunications services... Shelton: 360-426-8255 • Belfair: 360-275-2833 • Elma: 360-861-4247 M A S O N C O U N T ¥ PUBLIC UTILITY DI$~ Shelton-Mason County Journal- Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page C-3 i I I II I I