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Nobody wants to be at home in bed. Keep your kids well with plenty of sleep, a balanced diet, exercise, and regular medical checkups. The team at Oakland Ba) Pediatrics can help you maintain a healthy child, and are always here for them in times of illness or injury. Make sure your child is healthy and able to enjoy all the activity this winter season brings. Speak to the friendly staff at Oakland Bay Pediatrics. Make an appointment for your child today. Mason General Hospital Oakland Bay .Pediatrics (360) 426-3102 247 Professional Way, Shelton, WA www.MasonGeneral.com Journal photo by Emily Hanson Shelton senior Allison Hunter practices,her serve during practice on Monday, March 5. SHS girls' tennis packed with freshman Lady Highclimbers expected to improve on courts this season By EMILY HANSON Dann Gagnon said. "This season, we emi(v@masonco~mty,com expect improvement and sportsman- ship and learning a lifelong skill~. We also expect the girls to learn to be The Shelton girls' tennis team has competitive." a large group of underclassmen this Gagnon, assisting for head coach season. John Perry in his 22nd year with the The team of 36 players has 15 program, named Hunter and fresh- freshmen and two returning seniors, man Rebecca Dickson as players to Seniors Allison Hunter and Madison watch. Pinter return to the team this year. "Hunter is a third-year player and "They improved throughout the Dickson is from a tennis family," Ga- season last year," assistant coach gnonsaid. He said several of the players on the team this spring have never played tennis before but have played in other sports, so the team is inexpe- rienced this season. The attitude shown by the girls is the strength of the team, Gagnon said. "We've been practicing in the rain and they don't complain," he said. With so many players on the team this season, Gagnon said he is con- cerned the girls won't get to practice as much as other teams because of the courts. Shelton has five courts, where- as several of the Narrows League teams have six courts. The team's first home match is set for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, against Capital. Thank You i+iiiii:iiiiiiii:i:i:!ili~¸ .... ! I would like to thank the many companies and individuals that helped support the building of a shelter at the South Mason Youth Soccer Park. This building was my Eagle Scout Project. Probuild Amy Frost Earl Lloyd Manke Lumber Matt, Ava, Zack, & Marv Rowley Green Diamond Zane Taylor Paul Stone Resources Jacob Richter Clay Miller Mason County Dakota Johnson Maverick Miller garbage & Caleb Roger Miller Recycling Schlottmann Ben Keeley Habitat Store Jesse Schlottmann Emma Palmer Lee Blankenship David & Carol DJE Mike Blankenship Schlottmann Eli Avery Jane Peppernau" John Madara Greg Seals Robert Osier Matt Madara Joe Wiley Cameron Osier Craig Chase Emily Frost David Frost Chris Chase Amy Frost Emily Frost Jesse Lloyd My sincerest thanks, Christopher Frost, Eagle Scout Shelton BSA Troop 9110 Juniors lea Head coach says team has more depth this year By EMILY HANSON emi[y@ma.~oncor~n,~v.com With no semors on the Shelton boys' golf team this sea- son, a group of juniors will be leading the Highclimbers. Head coachiMark Jensen said the team of 15 golfers is stacked with experienced juniors as well as one sopho- more. "I think we'll have as good a total team as I've had," Jensen said. "We have the potential to have many good individual players this year." After taking fourth in the 4A Narrows League last season, four juniors -- Alec Martinson, Colton Gott, Zach gol Lund and Marcus Browning -- have returned with sopho- more Grant Cation. "All five of them are returning letter winners," Jensen said. He said those five boys will provide the team with more depth than it had last season. "Our depth is definitely a strenth and I think there's a good possibility &two or three kids going to state," Jensen said. At this point, he said it's difficult to say what the team's weaknesses are, though he added he needs to find a golfer for the sixth varsity position. "I'm looking forward to this season," Jensen said. "We won the Duke Streeter Invite in Port Angeles last year; we'll hopefully do it again this year because the kids said they want to win it four years in a row." The team's first match is set for 2:45 p.m., Thursday, March 15, at home against Olympic at Alderbrook Golf Course. A BALANCED APPROACH BY JOSEPH ZYGAR, P.T. Falls are For some, just the fear of fall- a major ing will lead to the restriction cause of of everyday activities and a de- senior dis- crease in overall mobility and ability. Par- independence. A recent study in- ticularly as dicated a fall prevention program we get older, balance is as im- consisting of strength training portant as strength and flexibility and balance exercises can help when it comes to maintaining to prevent falls and fall-related good health and averting injury, injuries. For more information In an effort to boost balancing call SttELTON PHYSICAL ability in individuals of any age, THERAPY AND SPORTS the physical therapist may turn MEDICINE. We have been pro- to a number of methods. Perhaps viding physical therapy care for the most well-known of these is over 32 years. You'll find us con- the balance board, also known as veniently located at 2300 Kati wobble or rocker board. These Ct., Ste. B and can be reached wooden or plastic devices sit on by calling (360) 426-5903. New short bases that act as fulcrums, patients are welcome. Same day When users shift their weight appointments are available. from side to side, the goal is P.S. To test your balance, try to balance without rocking too standing on one foot with your much. Stability balls and mini eyes closed (have a sturdy chair trampolines provide other ways nearby to grab hold of if neces- to increase balance and reduce sary). Most people over age 40 the risk of falling, cannot Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Page C-3