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Re.0000olds named league MVP:
I)isappointing season for North Mason boys' hoops
barely missed the
finished the season
victory against Clover
knocked them into a
tie for the PCL crown
Pierce and Lakes.
Brian Roper likened the
to a roller coaster ride - it
(a quick start out of
m nonleague play) and
Lhree overtime losses in
die-half of the year). "I
at the team in the begin-
'the year as a team full of
players,,, who couldn't
that well, said Roper.
p,0Nl OF THOSE "scrappy"
layers Was 6-foot-6, 220 pound
13y RICK WATERS senior center Casey Reynolds, a during the tough stretches of the "He had a great career for us,"
1998-99 basketball season scoring and rebounding machine season when they had a league said Roper. "He was a three-year
up as a mixed bag for the with guard-like skills. The senior record of 3-8. starter who got better every
boys basketball led the team as best he could, but IT SEEMED THE Bulldogs season." Besides Reynolds, senior
hoopsters tallied a 10- some tough league losses in Janu- never got their legs under them- Jeremy Huffmann and junior
sixth in the Pierce ary dashed the team's goal of post selves in league play. "The Rick Biehl were named honorable "
season play. mounting losses kept our team mentions by the Pierce County "
One game in particular at out of contention from the start," League coaches.
Yelm was characteristic of North said the coach. "Down the stretch, "HUFFMAN WAS our team
Mason's season. The Bulldogs we couldn't get the job done." captain who was flashy but con-
fought the good fight all the way
into overtime. North Mason By the time North Mason sistent," said Roper. "Biehl will be
one of the players that will be
played well for three overtime pc- started to really click on the counted on next season," the
riods before losing in the fourth court, the season was over and coach observed.
OT, 95-92. they had finished one spot out of Now that Reynolds' career is
"That was a tough loss, but the the playoffs. With nice wins over at North Mason, one big
team came back the next day in against Fife and Clover Park, question for Roper will be finding
practice and shook off that loss," there are some lasting memories
the team can hold on to. a replacement for his star for-
said Roper. ward. "I am used to the challenge
Roper took a liking to this Last Thursday, February 25, of replacing graduating players;
group of kids. They weren't overly Reynolds, the multi-talented someone always steps it up in the
flashy but played hard all year Bulldog, was named the Pierce off-season and proves to be a
long. The coach especially re- County League most valuable surprise," said Roper.
spected the way his team didn't player. He averaged 23.5 points
make excuses or blame each other per game and 11 rebounds.
8chmidt to begin 1 l th season
THOMSON
Schraidt has just shared a
anniversary with the
Little League. He
COaching for them since
a brand-new organiza-
area, and is about to
11th season. "He has
devoted Little League
for 10 years," said the
Kathy Baker.
out with the little
his son Erik, who
time. He has moved
son and now has the
orth Mason kids, those
15 and 16. There is a de-
See the local league ex-
to age 18, and that is the
the year 2000, to have
Belfair.
Little League is much
an baseball. It is an op-
to teach values to kids
)uild relationships based
and respect. He played
as a kid, he said,
COach became a promi-
figure in his life. When
was forming he
to coach. Having start-
With the T-bailers and
his way through every
he has found it to be "a
experience."
been fun and in-
see his boys grow and
has several players
who were on his team
gUys. They also add a few
es each year. He figured
COached about 150 to 175
sponsored by Piz-
took first place in in-
play last year. They
nine other teams they
gainst, at two or three
With each opponent.
played in North Ma-
and on the Key
RIK SCHMIDT has been coaching North Mason Little
League baseball for 10 years.
of kids," he said.
Cyrus Darling has a son on the
team, and also helps Rik out with
coaching duties. He described Rik
as "just an exceptional human be-
ing. He works well with the kids.
He's really patient. He demands
respect from the kids, but he gets
it on his behavior alone."
Cyrus has been impressed at
how Rik deals with other people
on a professional level. He is me-
thodical and logical, has a good
set of values and a great outlook
on life. "He has an outstanding
family and a great son."
Cindy McGrath, whose son
Chris Arnold plays for Rik,
agreed with Cyrus in sharing that
Rik never yells at the kids or bul-
lies or belittles them. "He treats
them like grown-ups," she said.
She added, "He's an excellent
coach and a great friend."
"SOMETIMES HE will take
a kid aside and speak privately
with him," said Cyrus He also
added that when his son turned
14, "and knew more about base-
ball than I did," he gladly placed
his son and himself in Rik's
hands. He had been a coach of
another team until last year
when he began working with Rik.
Rik said that many of his play-
ers are on two or three teams.
They'll play for their high school
team, and maybe for Babe Ruth
as well. There is quality talent
and real desire there, he indicat-
ed. His only real concern is the
lack of proper playing fields in
the North Mason area. There are
school sports and several commu-
nity-based organizations sharing
the same fields. The cooperation
is marvelous, but there isD a need
of getting the fields into better
condition, and more of the full,
regulation-size fields.
Rik indicated that Mason
County Parks made a commit-
ment to improve the fields at
Sand Hill, but it is still not hap-
pening at the pace necessary to
meet the needs of today's kids.
He would like to see the same at-
tention given to the north end of
the county as to the south end, in
regards to the number and quali-
ty of ballfields.
Rik seems to thoroughly enjoy
working with Little League, and
part of that is his admiration and
Orks at Mission Creek
trap as the associate di-
ere. After spending his
men who have
with the law, he
rewarding and refresh-
to manage a Little
"a different group
THE BALL DIDN'T always bounce the right way for the Bulldogs this
year.
Pet dent :d care a concern
By GARY D. SLEIGHT, DVM
"Pets Need Dental Care, Too,"
was the name of this year's cam-
paign for February, Pet Dental
Health Month. It is a serious con-
cern. "Oral infections, if left un-
treated, may infect other organs
such as the heart, liver or
kidneys," said Dr. Ellen Logan,
senior scientist of oral care with
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Most pet owners are well
aware if a pet has a problem such
as lameness, anorexia, cough, or
itchy skin. Unfortunately, many
are unaware of their pets' oral
health. Cats and dogs are com-
monly affected with gingivitis,
periodontal disease, broken teeth,
abscessed teeth, and cavities.
Since pets tend to hide their dis-
comfort, the problem is often
Meeting
today
Several Belfair Urban Growth
Planning meetings are scheduled
over the next few months, the
first of which takes place today at
the Theler Community Center.
According to Don Cady, North
Mason Chamber of Commerce
president, today's meeting runs
from 3-6 p.m. and again from 6:30
to 9:30 p.m.
On March 18 and May 6, Bel-
fair Urban Growth Planning
Meetings are scheduled to be held
at the Theler Center, again at 3-6
p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Dates and times will be an-
nounced for technical adjust-
ments and printing of informa-
tion, which should take place in
April.
Spelling bee
at HMS
The North Mason School Dis-
trict Spelling Bee is tonight in the
Hawkins Middle School library at
7 p.m. The public is invited to at-
tend. There will be two students
000rlfe r e n c e s c h e d u 1 e d respect of the huge number of vol-per grade, grades five through
unteers who all do their part to eight, competing for the title of
make this a quality organization district champion. That person
: for youth in our community. And and the runner-up will both rep-
rr e
v Its of hl
"gh-school students North Mason High School audi- it's the kids that matter most to resent North Mason at the re-
o-Jdrle°hferences scheduled for torium. Rik Schmidt. gional bee in Bremerton.
:'th',UaY, March 10, with For further information, con- iE' Ri:F}]
• qtl vlason teachers There is tact Leslie Nuttman at 275-2891. - •
,7' er o-
,- PPortunitv that day to
'h "o0u - , -- -----------
:' the, t Your children s educa-
" • t pl
. s, thmr future educa- Even aDDed
Is your
trown is the West A fund-raising event is planned
to benefit Children's Hospital in Lawn and Garden
POWER EOu 00MENT REPAIR
Equipment
ready for
spring?
Seattle for their uncompensated
care patients. This event will be
at Belfair Elementary School on
Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Activities include an
auction, bake sale, used books
and clothes, cotton candy, and the
presence of a clown. There will be
an opportunity to give blood for
the Puget Sound Blood Center as
well.
/
Sande Boat Works
&
Power Equipment
Tech Prep coordi-
will share from 3-4
tgain from 6-7 p.m. in-
egarding Tech Prep,
tart and Advanced
educational opportuni-
learn the skills
edge, as well as the
that can best
for their fu-
will be in the
quite advanced before owners
know of the concern.
YOUNG DOGS and cats may
need to have deciduous (or
"baby") teeth removed to allow
adult teeth space to come in
straight and reduce food entrap-
ment between the double set of
teeth.
By the time a dog or cat turns
two years of age, they are usually
developing some tartar (a dark
yellow-brown color) on the mo-
lars. Cleaning is recommended if
tartar is present. The pet is anes-
thetized and the mouth fully ex-
amined. A technician cleans all
the teeth on all surfaces including
under the gum line. Once cleaned,
the veterinarian checks for cavi-
ties, and fractured or loose teeth.
In general, loose teeth are ex-
tracted. They are usually caused
by trauma or severe gum and
periodontal disease leading to
damage of the attachments for
the tooth.
PETS CAN CHEW quite well
and their mouth is actually
healthier after a bad tooth is ex-
tracted. Broken teeth can often be
repaired just like in human den-
tistry, except that general anes-
thesia is necessary. A root canal
procedure is performed on the af-
fected tooth, then the fractured
tip is restored. This is especially
important in military and/or
guard dogs to restore the fangs,
but is becoming a more common
procedure in house pets.
Cavities are a common finding.
They are treated by either filling
the cavity as in human dentistry,
or extracting the tooth, depending
on the owners' wishes. Even if the
tooth is extracted, the pet is bet-
ter off than having a tooth with a
cavity.
To prevent tartar formation,
cavities, gingivitis and periodon-
tal disease, and eventual loss of
teeth, we recommend brushing
your pets' teeth. If started at a
young age, using veterinary paste
(not human), most pets will adapt
to allow the owner to brush two to
three times per week. Only the
outer surface of the teeth are
brushed as a rule. With a little
patience, most owners can learn
to brush their pets' teeth.
Dry food and hard biscuits will
help wipe off plaque, but have lit-
tle affect on tartar once it is at-
tached to the tooth surface. Soft
foods generally lead to more tar-
tar fi)rmation.
Clearing, Grading, Excavating
Logging, Homesites to Commercial IN
Building Complexes - Culverts to Storm Drainage Systems III
Driveways to Highways - Topsoil to 2 MAN Rock II
18862 E State Rt. 3 ZEPHe'033C0 (360) 275-2861 IN
Fax (360) 275-3355/
ilA_/lyn, WA 98524
II .......
I I I II
m m
Grapeview Bus Drivers Have an Up-Hill Fight
Two years ago, your two Grapeview bus drivers voted to join
UFCW Local 381. Both of the drivers want a Union Security
clause in the contract that allows all drivers to be Union.
This has no financial burden on the district. This is all that
is keeping negotiations from concluding. June Hill and the
School Board members have been fighting the bus drivers on
this. This is costing the school district money. The
drivers want to finish their contract negotiations. Please,
tell June Hill and your School Board to stop spending your
money and let the drivers have their Security.
mmmnmnnmmmmmmmmnnmmmmmmm,mmmmmmn,,m mmnmmnmmmmmmmmm I
Dear Grapeview School Board:
As my public servants, 1 would like you to approve the Union
Security clause in the contract tbr our Grapeview Bus Drivers. |
I Thank You. Sincerely, " I
II II
II II
I Please, clip and send this to: !
II UFCW Local 381 1736 NE Riddell Rd Bremerton, WA 98310 l
m ATTN: Grapeview Bus Drivers II
II ---- II
NE 23940, Hwy 3, Belfair (360) 275-5588
Pick-up & Delivery A vailable
Thursday, March 4, 1999 -
section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5
m
Re.0000olds named league MVP:
I)isappointing season for North Mason boys' hoops
barely missed the
finished the season
victory against Clover
knocked them into a
tie for the PCL crown
Pierce and Lakes.
Brian Roper likened the
to a roller coaster ride - it
(a quick start out of
m nonleague play) and
Lhree overtime losses in
die-half of the year). "I
at the team in the begin-
'the year as a team full of
players,,, who couldn't
that well, said Roper.
p,0Nl OF THOSE "scrappy"
layers Was 6-foot-6, 220 pound
13y RICK WATERS senior center Casey Reynolds, a during the tough stretches of the "He had a great career for us,"
1998-99 basketball season scoring and rebounding machine season when they had a league said Roper. "He was a three-year
up as a mixed bag for the with guard-like skills. The senior record of 3-8. starter who got better every
boys basketball led the team as best he could, but IT SEEMED THE Bulldogs season." Besides Reynolds, senior
hoopsters tallied a 10- some tough league losses in Janu- never got their legs under them- Jeremy Huffmann and junior
sixth in the Pierce ary dashed the team's goal of post selves in league play. "The Rick Biehl were named honorable "
season play. mounting losses kept our team mentions by the Pierce County "
One game in particular at out of contention from the start," League coaches.
Yelm was characteristic of North said the coach. "Down the stretch, "HUFFMAN WAS our team
Mason's season. The Bulldogs we couldn't get the job done." captain who was flashy but con-
fought the good fight all the way
into overtime. North Mason By the time North Mason sistent," said Roper. "Biehl will be
one of the players that will be
played well for three overtime pc- started to really click on the counted on next season," the
riods before losing in the fourth court, the season was over and coach observed.
OT, 95-92. they had finished one spot out of Now that Reynolds' career is
"That was a tough loss, but the the playoffs. With nice wins over at North Mason, one big
team came back the next day in against Fife and Clover Park, question for Roper will be finding
practice and shook off that loss," there are some lasting memories
the team can hold on to. a replacement for his star for-
said Roper. ward. "I am used to the challenge
Roper took a liking to this Last Thursday, February 25, of replacing graduating players;
group of kids. They weren't overly Reynolds, the multi-talented someone always steps it up in the
flashy but played hard all year Bulldog, was named the Pierce off-season and proves to be a
long. The coach especially re- County League most valuable surprise," said Roper.
spected the way his team didn't player. He averaged 23.5 points
make excuses or blame each other per game and 11 rebounds.
8chmidt to begin 1 l th season
THOMSON
Schraidt has just shared a
anniversary with the
Little League. He
COaching for them since
a brand-new organiza-
area, and is about to
11th season. "He has
devoted Little League
for 10 years," said the
Kathy Baker.
out with the little
his son Erik, who
time. He has moved
son and now has the
orth Mason kids, those
15 and 16. There is a de-
See the local league ex-
to age 18, and that is the
the year 2000, to have
Belfair.
Little League is much
an baseball. It is an op-
to teach values to kids
)uild relationships based
and respect. He played
as a kid, he said,
COach became a promi-
figure in his life. When
was forming he
to coach. Having start-
With the T-bailers and
his way through every
he has found it to be "a
experience."
been fun and in-
see his boys grow and
has several players
who were on his team
guys. They also add a few
es each year. He figured
COached about 150 to 175
sponsored by Piz-
took first place in in-
play last year. They
nine other teams they
gainst, at two or three
With each opponent.
played in North Ma-
and on the Key
RIK SCHMIDT has been coaching North Mason Little
League baseball for 10 years.
of kids," he said.
Cyrus Darling has a son on the
team, and also helps Rik out with
coaching duties. He described Rik
as "just an exceptional human be-
ing. He works well with the kids.
He's really patient. He demands
respect from the kids, but he gets
it on his behavior alone."
Cyrus has been impressed at
how Rik deals with other people
on a professional level. He is me-
thodical and logical, has a good
set of values and a great outlook
on life. "He has an outstanding
family and a great son."
Cindy McGrath, whose son
Chris Arnold plays for Rik,
agreed with Cyrus in sharing that
Rik never yells at the kids or bul-
lies or belittles them. "He treats
them like grown-ups," she said.
She added, "He's an excellent
coach and a great friend."
"SOMETIMES HE will take
a kid aside and speak privately
with him," said Cyrus He also
added that when his son turned
14, "and knew more about base-
ball than I did," he gladly placed
his son and himself in Rik's
hands. He had been a coach of
another team until last year
when he began working with Rik.
Rik said that many of his play-
ers are on two or three teams.
They'll play for their high school
team, and maybe for Babe Ruth
as well. There is quality talent
and real desire there, he indicat-
ed. His only real concern is the
lack of proper playing fields in
the North Mason area. There are
school sports and several commu-
nity-based organizations sharing
the same fields. The cooperation
is marvelous, but there isD a need
of getting the fields into better
condition, and more of the full,
regulation-size fields.
Rik indicated that Mason
County Parks made a commit-
ment to improve the fields at
Sand Hill, but it is still not hap-
pening at the pace necessary to
meet the needs of today's kids.
He would like to see the same at-
tention given to the north end of
the county as to the south end, in
regards to the number and quali-
ty of ballfields.
Rik seems to thoroughly enjoy
working with Little League, and
part of that is his admiration and
Orks at Mission Creek
trap as the associate di-
ere. After spending his
men who have
with the law, he
rewarding and refresh-
to manage a Little
"a different group
THE BALL DIDN'T always bounce the right way for the Bulldogs this
year.
Pet dent :d care a concern
By GARY D. SLEIGHT, DVM
"Pets Need Dental Care, Too,"
was the name of this year's cam-
paign for February, Pet Dental
Health Month. It is a serious con-
cern. "Oral infections, if left un-
treated, may infect other organs
such as the heart, liver or
kidneys," said Dr. Ellen Logan,
senior scientist of oral care with
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Most pet owners are well
aware if a pet has a problem such
as lameness, anorexia, cough, or
itchy skin. Unfortunately, many
are unaware of their pets' oral
health. Cats and dogs are com-
monly affected with gingivitis,
periodontal disease, broken teeth,
abscessed teeth, and cavities.
Since pets tend to hide their dis-
comfort, the problem is often
Meeting
today
Several Belfair Urban Growth
Planning meetings are scheduled
over the next few months, the
first of which takes place today at
the Theler Community Center.
According to Don Cady, North
Mason Chamber of Commerce
president, today's meeting runs
from 3-6 p.m. and again from 6:30
to 9:30 p.m.
On March 18 and May 6, Bel-
fair Urban Growth Planning
Meetings are scheduled to be held
at the Theler Center, again at 3-6
p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Dates and times will be an-
nounced for technical adjust-
ments and printing of informa-
tion, which should take place in
April.
Spelling bee
at HMS
The North Mason School Dis-
trict Spelling Bee is tonight in the
Hawkins Middle School library at
7 p.m. The public is invited to at-
tend. There will be two students
000rlfe r e n c e s c h e d u 1 e d respect of the huge number of vol-per grade, grades five through
unteers who all do their part to eight, competing for the title of
make this a quality organization district champion. That person
: for youth in our community. And and the runner-up will both rep-
rr e
v Its of hl
"gh-school students North Mason High School audi- it's the kids that matter most to resent North Mason at the re-
o-Jdrle°hferences scheduled for torium. Rik Schmidt. gional bee in Bremerton.
:'th',UaY, March 10, with For further information, con- iE' Ri:F}]
• qtl vlason teachers There is tact Leslie Nuttman at 275-2891. - •
,:' er o-
,;- PPortunitv that day to
'h "o0u - , -- -----------
:' the, t Your children s educa-
" • t pl
. s, thmr future educa- Even aDDed
Is your
trown is the West A fund-raising event is planned
to benefit Children's Hospital in Lawn and Garden
POWER EQU 00MENT REPAIR
Equipment
ready for
spring?
Seattle for their uncompensated
care patients. This event will be
at Belfair Elementary School on
Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Activities include an
auction, bake sale, used books
and clothes, cotton candy, and the
presence of a clown. There will be
an opportunity to give blood for
the Puget Sound Blood Center as
well.
/
Sande Boat Works
&
Power Equipment
Tech Prep coordi-
will share from 3-4
tgain from 6-7 p.m. in-
egarding Tech Prep,
tart and Advanced
educational opportuni-
learn the skills
edge, as well as the
that can best
for their fu-
will be in the
quite advanced before owners
know of the concern.
YOUNG DOGS and cats may
need to have deciduous (or
"baby") teeth removed to allow
adult teeth space to come in
straight and reduce food entrap-
ment between the double set of
teeth.
By the time a dog or cat turns
two years of age, they are usually
developing some tartar (a dark
yellow-brown color) on the mo-
lars. Cleaning is recommended if
tartar is present. The pet is anes-
thetized and the mouth fully ex-
amined. A technician cleans all
the teeth on all surfaces including
under the gum line. Once cleaned,
the veterinarian checks for cavi-
ties, and fractured or loose teeth.
In general, loose teeth are ex-
tracted. They are usually caused
by trauma or severe gum and
periodontal disease leading to
damage of the attachments for
the tooth.
PETS CAN CHEW quite well
and their mouth is actually
healthier after a bad tooth is ex-
tracted. Broken teeth can often be
repaired just like in human den-
tistry, except that general anes-
thesia is necessary. A root canal
procedure is performed on the af-
fected tooth, then the fractured
tip is restored. This is especially
important in military and/or
guard dogs to restore the fangs,
but is becoming a more common
procedure in house pets.
Cavities are a common finding.
They are treated by either filling
the cavity as in human dentistry,
or extracting the tooth, depending
on the owners' wishes. Even if the
tooth is extracted, the pet is bet-
ter off than having a tooth with a
cavity.
To prevent tartar formation,
cavities, gingivitis and periodon-
tal disease, and eventual loss of
teeth, we recommend brushing
your pets' teeth. If started at a
young age, using veterinary paste
(not human), most pets will adapt
to allow the owner to brush two to
three times per week. Only the
outer surface of the teeth are
brushed as a rule. With a little
patience, most owners can learn
to brush their pets' teeth.
Dry food and hard biscuits will
help wipe off plaque, but have lit-
tle affect on tartar once it is at-
tached to the tooth surface. Soft
foods generally lead to more tar-
tar ibrmation.
Clearing, Grading, Excavating
Logging, Homesites to Commercial IN
Building Complexes - Culverts to Storm Drainage Systems III
Driveways to Highways - Topsoil to 2 MAN Rock II
18862 E State Rt. 3 ZEPHe'033C0 (360) 275-2861 IN
Fax (360) 275-3355/
ilA_/lyn, WA 98524
II .......
I I I II
m m
Grapeview Bus Drivers Have an Up-Hill Fight
Two years ago, your two Grapeview bus drivers voted to join
UFCW Local 381. Both of the drivers want a Union Security
clause in the contract that allows all drivers to be Union.
This has no financial burden on the district. This is all that
is keeping negotiations from concluding. June Hill and the
School Board members have been fighting the bus drivers on
this. This is costing the school district money. The
drivers want to finish their contract negotiations. Please,
tell June Hill and your School Board to stop spending your
money and let the drivers have their Security.
mmmnmnnmmmmmmmmnnmmmmmmm,mmmmmmn,,m mmnmmnmmmmmmmmm I
Dear Grapeview School Board:
As my public servants, 1 would like you to approve the Union
Security clause in the contract tbr our Grapeview Bus Drivers. |
I Thank You. Sincerely, " I
II II
II II
I Please, clip and send this to: !
II UFCW Local 381 1736 NE Riddell Rd Bremerton, WA 98310 l
m ATTN: Grapeview Bus Drivers II
II ---- II
NE 23940, Hwy 3, Belfair (360) 275-5588
Pick-up & Delivery A vailable
Thursday, March 4, 1999 -
section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5
m