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Banner sendoff Tuesday
Mason County HealthServices
Director Brad Banner will be fet-
ed at a public reception from 4 to
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Me-
morial Hall, Second and Franklin
streets in Shelton.
He resigned earlier this month
to assume a position in Placer
County, California, as environ-
mental health director.
Banner, who grew up in Mason
County, is ending an eight-year
tenure as the county's health di-
rector overseeing both personal
and environmental health depart-
ments. His last day on the job will
be June 2. Banner will assume
his new job on June 7.
uu"
,New Arrivals
Helen Margaret Cultee
was born on May 11 at Mason
General Hospital to Jessica Miller
and Marvin Cultee of Shelton.
She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces
and was 19s/, inches long, She
joins Michael John Miller.
Grandparents are Fred and
Elena Miller of Shelton.
Cindy Maria Torres RivAl
was born on May 9 at Mason
General Hospital to Maria Rivas
and Jaime Tortes of Shelton. She
weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and
was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Herminia
Gutierrez of Mexico, and Marceli-
no Rivas and Maria de Rivas of El
Salvador.
Joseph Ivan Hernandez
was born on May 10 at Mason
General Hospital to Lulu and
Javier Hernandez of Shelton. He
weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces and
was 21 inches long. He joins
Cynthia, age 10, Javier Jr., age 8,
and Samantha, age 7.
Richard David Lowe
was born on May 15 at Mason
General Hospital to Kimberly
Lowe of Shelton. He weighed 6
pounds, 12 ounces.
Kelsey Jan6e Florek
was born on May 3 at Mason
General Hospital to Litha Ro-
berts and Benjamin Florek of
Shelton. She weighed 7 pounds, 5
ounces and was 191/2 inches long.
She joins Gregory, age 1, and An-
thony, age 8.
Grandparents are Betty and
Tom Florek of Shelton, and Linda
and Ellis Roberts of Graham.
Kadin Jerald 8wartz
was born on May 14 at Mason
General Hospital to Kerri and
Bill Swartz of Shelton. He
weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and
was 20 inches long. He joins
Taylor Victoria Swartz, age 2t.
Grandparents are Sandra
Glaser of Shelton, Vic Anderson
of Alaska, Linnea Hansen of Shel-
ton, and Bill Swartz of Olympia.
HEALTH CARE CENTER
TE MEDICAL CARE
For The Entire Family
426-971 7
8th & Railroad • Shelton
I I[I I I II I I I II I
Evergreen Physicians, PLLC
is announcing that Dr. Judith O. Son will be assuming and
continuing Dr. leffrey Roth's practice of Internal Medicine
after April 30, 1999.
udith O. Son MD
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Special interests include adult preventative health care
issues, treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, major
medical illnesses and specific health concerns for women.
Serving those in Mason County New hours at her Shehon Office
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-E
Quality Care delivered locally except Wed. Morning
New Patients Welcome
Please call (360) 426-4390 for an appointment
II i I [ IIIII I III I I I I
Maisen Parker Temple
was born on May 3 at Mason
General Hospital to Linda Towne
and Jeffery Temple of Colorado
Springs, Colorado. He weighed 8
pounds, 3 ounces and was 19
inches long. He joins Adam, age
17, Lindzey, age 14, and Niko,
age 12.
Grandparents are Bill and
Jean Temple of Colorado Springs,
and Yvonne Towne of Oakland,
California.
Sonsarea Ann Powell
was born on May 6 at Mason
General Hospital to Melissa Kam-
merzell and William Powell of
Shelton.
Grandparents are Gerri and
Fred Kammerzell of Shelton, and
William Sr. and Marie Powell of
Shelton. Aunt is Britney Kam-
merzell of Shelton.
Kyren Denzel Mendoza
was born on May 7 at Mason
General Hospital to Glenda Men-
doza of Shelton. He weighed 7
pounds, 10 ounces and was 20J4
inches long.
Grandparents are Fidelina
Mendoza, and Quintilano Valdori-
no8.
Hallee Morgan Garrick
was born on May 6 at Mason
General Hospital to Jodene and
Rodgar Garrick of Shelton. She
weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and
was 191a inches long. She joins
Jakeob, age 4, and Shelbie, age 2.
Grandparents are Roger and
Bobble Garrick of Shelton, Julian
and Pam Kennedy of Shelton,
Sandee and Roy Baker of Spo-
kane, and Janis and Mel Carter
of Morton. ,
Seth William Nacht
was born on May 11 at Mason
General Hospital to Heather and
Andrew Nacht of Shelton. He
weighed 8 pounds and was 201/2
inches long. He joins Cody, age
21/2.
Grandparents are Larry and
Barb Skillman of Shelton, Bill
and Karen Nacht of Chehalis, and
William and Chris Judah of Mon-
tana.
Raven May Harris
was born on May 15 at Mason
General Hospital to Angela and
Jay Harris of Grapeview. She
weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and
was 19sj4 inches long. She joins
Sateeva Marie Harris, age 2/.
Grandparents are Cami Ken-
nedy of Belfair, Bill and Laura
Grayum of Belfair, Don and
Cathy Ghylin of Belfair, and Bill
and Rosemarie Harris of Maple
Valley.
Skyler Jean Claussen
was born on May 7 'at Mason
General Hospital to Tonya Claus-
sen and Nathan Laney of Shelton.
Grandparents are Randy and
Linda Claussen of Shelton, and
David and Linda Laney of Lilli-
waup.
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(20+ Years Experience)
,,, , ,,, ,r
f DENTURES -"
s95o
< a set
• Extractions • Crowns • Bridges • Full Dentures • Relines • Repairs
Front Door Parking Available
Medical Coupons and Most Insurances Accepted
David Hst, DDS s= 00..DN S. Peters, DPD
....................... I II I I II i i ,, ,,,,
Page 14- Shelton-Mason County JournaJ- Thursday, May 20, 1999
Providence to offer training
for volunteers with hospice
Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice is offering a
series of free hospice training sessions in Shelton on three Fri-
days in June. The hospice program "offers volunteers a chance
to enhance a terminally ill patient's quality of life while en-
riching their own," says volunteer services coordinator Linda
O'Connor. "The hospice program helps terminally ill patients
maintain independence and quality of life by allowing them to
remain at home as long as possible."
Training is set to run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fri-
days, June 4, 11 and 18, in the Shelton office of Providence
SoundHomeCare and Hospice at 2505 Olympic Highway North,
Suite 150, in Gateway Center. Registration is necessary. Those
interested in volunteering can get information and applica-
tions from O'Connor by calling 493-4689 or 1-800-869-7062.
MGH will host coordinator
for health insurance issues
Mason General Hospital will host weekly sessions with
Bonnie Workman, access coordinator for CHOICE Regional
Health Network, who will help local people complete applica-
tions for the Washington Basic Health Plan and the state's
Healthy Options program. The visits should help people with
what a CHOICE network spokesman called "the boggling com-
plexity of the insurance system."
Basic Health Plan and Healthy Options are reduced-cost or
free health-care insurance plans offered through the state.
Healthy Options offers free, complete coverage for children.
Basic Health costs are as low as $10 per month for adults. Those
who want to make appointments or who need more information
can call 1-800-981-2123.
Relay looking for
cancer s
The countywide gala fund-rais-
er for the American Cancer Socie-
ty, Relay for Life, is looking for
cancer survivors.
The first lap around the track
at North Mason High School at 6
p.m. June 18 is designated as the
Survivors' Walk, explains cancer
society spokesperson Pat Ed-
mondson.
"Every cancer survivor in Ma-
son County is invited to be an
honored guest and participant for
this exciting ceremonial opening
of the 24-hour relay," Edmondson
said. "Cancer survivors are invit-
ed to walk, run or even go by
wheelchair around the track to
begin the event."
Each survivor will be honored
with a medallion to wear during
the Survivors' Walk and through-
out the Relay for Life event, and
to celebrate his or her survival,
Edmondson said. Survivors are
also invited to a reception in the
ACS headquarters tent after the
opening lap of the relay.
They're also invited to partici-
pate with friends on a relay team
or to gather with other
pants in cheering on
than 44 teams sche&
ticipate in the relay.
Organizing
chairs Selena Myers
Harrison agreed, "We
have every possible
vivor in Mason County
for this opening
wheelchair ride,
What better celebration
mation of survival than
the event that is
fighting and conquering
with triumphant winnerS
the way?"
The ceremonies
mondson said, hopes
sonal invitations to
vivors in Mason CountY.
who is a survivor or
someone who is can
mittee by sharing the
means of contact -
phone number
Names and means
can be sent to Sue Monten
Box 663, Belfair, 98528
phoned in to Tracey
275-2656.
Leonard Albert,
has moved across the hal!
Pain Mana£ement
Hospital seeks Internalsu00,00 20,Medicine
a poster artist
project will provide many benefits
- to raise funds for Fantasy For-
est and our hometown hospital, to
bring recognition to the artists
who participate and to provide a
greater awareness of.the vast ar-
tistic talent in Mason County."
Artists who are interested in
participating but' are .unable toat-
tend the meeting can contact the
MGH Development Office at 427-
3623.
2026 Olympic Hwy. N., 5helton
For Information & Appointments Call
432-1234
Mason General Hospital Foun-
dation is sponsoring its first Fan-
tasy Forest Poster Design Contest
on this year's theme, "Holiday
Magic."
Complete guidelines and entry
fbrms will be available at a meet-
mg for prospective artists set for
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the
hospital.
Fantasy Forest, a series of pre-
holiday events, is the foundation's
annual fund-raiser. The 1999
Fantasy Forest is scheduled for
November 18, 19 and 20 at the
hospital.
The design selected will serve
as the centerpiece for the market-
ing and public relations cam-
paign. A limited number of signed
posters and note cards with the
design will be sold at Fantasy
Forest to raise funds.
Nancy Trucksess, the chairper-
son of the fund-raiser, says, "This
MEDICINE PPE
New Patients Welcomel
• • I
Evenm Hour00 r Available,
Jim
Smith
The Medicine
Shoppe e
Pharmacy
Folate to Reduce
Homocysteine
Homocysteine is an amino acid
that's formed when the body breaks
down protein. High levels may dam-
age the lining of arteries and lead
to atherosclerosis and increased
risk of blood clots. People with high
homocysteine levels seem to be
twice as likely to die of heart dis-
ease. The good news is that ho-
mocysteine levels can be lowered
by some vitamins, mainly folic acid
(folate) and vitamins B6 and B12.
A Harvard study of 80,000 women's
eating habits found that those who
consumed adequate amounts of
folate and B6 were much less likely
to suffer a heart attack than those
who did not ingest enough of these
vitamins. The American Heart As-
sociation recommends that people
consume about 400 mcg/day of
folic acid. A supplement may be
useful for those people who do not
eat adequate fruits, grains and
veggies.
1-800-640-5503
207 Professional Way 426-427;
(Across from the hospital)
• lfyou'd like one-on-one care, a private birthing suite complete with lacuzzi-rype tubs, a birth plan
that can include pain medication, and the convenience of having your next baby at MGH,
we have an obstetrician, several family practice pt ,sicians and a certified nurse-midwife on staff
Call our physician referral line, 427-9551, rot. their names and phone numbers.
aaldng it all possible (left tO right): Obstetrician: Jonathan Gold, M.D.
Family Pradtice: Christine aozich, M.D., John Butler, M.D.,
Allen Miliard Iil, M.D., Tlmot_hX Weber, M.D., Doris Wilson, M.D.,
and Certified Nurse Mid-Wife: Kate Fouquier, MSN.
home town,'
nospita;
901 Mt. l, qew Drive, Building #I, Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426- ! 611, from Beifair 275-8614
North Mason Medical Clinic in Belfair is affiliated with MGH.
Banner sendoff Tuesday
Mason County HealthServices
Director Brad Banner will be fet-
ed at a public reception from 4 to
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Me-
morial Hall, Second and Franklin
streets in Shelton.
He resigned earlier this month
to assume a position in Placer
County, California, as environ-
mental health director.
Banner, who grew up in Mason
County, is ending an eight-year
tenure as the county's health di-
rector overseeing both personal
and environmental health depart-
ments. His last day on the job will
be June 2. Banner will assume
his new job on June 7.
uu"
,New Arrivals
Helen Margaret Cultee
was born on May 11 at Mason
General Hospital to Jessica Miller
and Marvin Cultee of Shelton.
She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces
and was 19s/, inches long, She
joins Michael John Miller.
Grandparents are Fred and
Elena Miller of Shelton.
Cindy Maria Torres RivAl
was born on May 9 at Mason
General Hospital to Maria Rivas
and Jaime Tortes of Shelton. She
weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and
was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Herminia
Gutierrez of Mexico, and Marceli-
no Rivas and Maria de Rivas of El
Salvador.
Joseph Ivan Hernandez
was born on May 10 at Mason
General Hospital to Lulu and
Javier Hernandez of Shelton. He
weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces and
was 21 inches long. He joins
Cynthia, age 10, Javier Jr., age 8,
and Samantha, age 7.
Richard David Lowe
was born on May 15 at Mason
General Hospital to Kimberly
Lowe of Shelton. He weighed 6
pounds, 12 ounces.
Kelsey Jan6e Florek
was born on May 3 at Mason
General Hospital to Litha Ro-
berts and Benjamin Florek of
Shelton. She weighed 7 pounds, 5
ounces and was 191/2 inches long.
She joins Gregory, age 1, and An-
thony, age 8.
Grandparents are Betty and
Tom Florek of Shelton, and Linda
and Ellis Roberts of Graham.
Kadin Jerald 8wartz
was born on May 14 at Mason
General Hospital to Kerri and
Bill Swartz of Shelton. He
weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and
was 20 inches long. He joins
Taylor Victoria Swartz, age 2t.
Grandparents are Sandra
Glaser of Shelton, Vic Anderson
of Alaska, Linnea Hansen of Shel-
ton, and Bill Swartz of Olympia.
HEALTH CARE CENTER
TE MEDICAL CARE
For The Entire Family
426-971 7
8th & Railroad • Shelton
I I[I I I II I I I II I
Evergreen Physicians, PLLC
is announcing that Dr. Judith O. Son will be assuming and
continuing Dr. leffrey Roth's practice of Internal Medicine
after April 30, 1999.
udith O. Son MD
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Special interests include adult preventative health care
issues, treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, major
medical illnesses and specific health concerns for women.
Serving those in Mason County New hours at her Shehon Office
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-E
Quality Care delivered locally except Wed. Morning
New Patients Welcome
Please call (360) 426-4390 for an appointment
II i I [ IIIII I III I I I I
Maisen Parker Temple
was born on May 3 at Mason
General Hospital to Linda Towne
and Jeffery Temple of Colorado
Springs, Colorado. He weighed 8
pounds, 3 ounces and was 19
inches long. He joins Adam, age
17, Lindzey, age 14, and Niko,
age 12.
Grandparents are Bill and
Jean Temple of Colorado Springs,
and Yvonne Towne of Oakland,
California.
Sonsarea Ann Powell
was born on May 6 at Mason
General Hospital to Melissa Kam-
merzell and William Powell of
Shelton.
Grandparents are Gerri and
Fred Kammerzell of Shelton, and
William Sr. and Marie Powell of
Shelton. Aunt is Britney Kam-
merzell of Shelton.
Kyren Denzel Mendoza
was born on May 7 at Mason
General Hospital to Glenda Men-
doza of Shelton. He weighed 7
pounds, 10 ounces and was 20J4
inches long.
Grandparents are Fidelina
Mendoza, and Quintilano Valdori-
no8.
Hallee Morgan Garrick
was born on May 6 at Mason
General Hospital to Jodene and
Rodgar Garrick of Shelton. She
weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and
was 191a inches long. She joins
Jakeob, age 4, and Shelbie, age 2.
Grandparents are Roger and
Bobble Garrick of Shelton, Julian
and Pam Kennedy of Shelton,
Sandee and Roy Baker of Spo-
kane, and Janis and Mel Carter
of Morton. ,
Seth William Nacht
was born on May 11 at Mason
General Hospital to Heather and
Andrew Nacht of Shelton. He
weighed 8 pounds and was 201/2
inches long. He joins Cody, age
21/2.
Grandparents are Larry and
Barb Skillman of Shelton, Bill
and Karen Nacht of Chehalis, and
William and Chris Judah of Mon-
tana.
Raven May Harris
was born on May 15 at Mason
General Hospital to Angela and
Jay Harris of Grapeview. She
weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and
was 19sj4 inches long. She joins
Sateeva Marie Harris, age 2/.
Grandparents are Cami Ken-
nedy of Belfair, Bill and Laura
Grayum of Belfair, Don and
Cathy Ghylin of Belfair, and Bill
and Rosemarie Harris of Maple
Valley.
Skyler Jean Claussen
was born on May 7 'at Mason
General Hospital to Tonya Claus-
sen and Nathan Laney of Shelton.
Grandparents are Randy and
Linda Claussen of Shelton, and
David and Linda Laney of Lilli-
waup.
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(20+ Years Experience)
,,, , ,,, ,r
f DENTURES -"
s95o
< a set
• Extractions • Crowns • Bridges • Full Dentures • Relines • Repairs
Front Door Parking Available
Medical Coupons and Most Insurances Accepted
David Hst, DDS s= 00..DN S. Peters, DPD
....................... I II I I II i i ,, ,,,,
Page 14- Shelton-Mason County JournaJ- Thursday, May 20, 1999
Providence to offer training
for volunteers with hospice
Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice is offering a
series of free hospice training sessions in Shelton on three Fri-
days in June. The hospice program "offers volunteers a chance
to enhance a terminally ill patient's quality of life while en-
riching their own," says volunteer services coordinator Linda
O'Connor. "The hospice program helps terminally ill patients
maintain independence and quality of life by allowing them to
remain at home as long as possible."
Training is set to run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fri-
days, June 4, 11 and 18, in the Shelton office of Providence
SoundHomeCare and Hospice at 2505 Olympic Highway North,
Suite 150, in Gateway Center. Registration is necessary. Those
interested in volunteering can get information and applica-
tions from O'Connor by calling 493-4689 or 1-800-869-7062.
MGH will host coordinator
for health insurance issues
Mason General Hospital will host weekly sessions with
Bonnie Workman, access coordinator for CHOICE Regional
Health Network, who will help local people complete applica-
tions for the Washington Basic Health Plan and the state's
Healthy Options program. The visits should help people with
what a CHOICE network spokesman called "the boggling com-
plexity of the insurance system."
Basic Health Plan and Healthy Options are reduced-cost or
free health-care insurance plans offered through the state.
Healthy Options offers free, complete coverage for children.
Basic Health costs are as low as $10 per month for adults. Those
who want to make appointments or who need more information
can call 1-800-981-2123.
Relay looking for
cancer s
The countywide gala fund-rais-
er for the American Cancer Socie-
ty, Relay for Life, is looking for
cancer survivors.
The first lap around the track
at North Mason High School at 6
p.m. June 18 is designated as the
Survivors' Walk, explains cancer
society spokesperson Pat Ed-
mondson.
"Every cancer survivor in Ma-
son County is invited to be an
honored guest and participant for
this exciting ceremonial opening
of the 24-hour relay," Edmondson
said. "Cancer survivors are invit-
ed to walk, run or even go by
wheelchair around the track to
begin the event."
Each survivor will be honored
with a medallion to wear during
the Survivors' Walk and through-
out the Relay for Life event, and
to celebrate his or her survival,
Edmondson said. Survivors are
also invited to a reception in the
ACS headquarters tent after the
opening lap of the relay.
They're also invited to partici-
pate with friends on a relay team
or to gather with other
pants in cheering on
than 44 teams sche&
ticipate in the relay.
Organizing
chairs Selena Myers
Harrison agreed, "We
have every possible
vivor in Mason County
for this opening
wheelchair ride,
What better celebration
mation of survival than
the event that is
fighting and conquering
with triumphant winnerS
the way?"
The ceremonies
mondson said, hopes
sonal invitations to
vivors in Mason CountY.
who is a survivor or
someone who is can
mittee by sharing the
means of contact -
phone number
Names and means
can be sent to Sue Monten
Box 663, Belfair, 98528
phoned in to Tracey
275-2656.
Leonard Albert,
has moved across the hal!
Pain Mana£ement
Hospital seeks Internalsu00,00 20,Medicine
a poster artist
project will provide many benefits
- to raise funds for Fantasy For-
est and our hometown hospital, to
bring recognition to the artists
who participate and to provide a
greater awareness of.the vast ar-
tistic talent in Mason County."
Artists who are interested in
participating but' are .unable toat-
tend the meeting can contact the
MGH Development Office at 427-
3623.
2026 Olympic Hwy. N., 5helton
For Information & Appointments Call
432-1234
Mason General Hospital Foun-
dation is sponsoring its first Fan-
tasy Forest Poster Design Contest
on this year's theme, "Holiday
Magic."
Complete guidelines and entry
fbrms will be available at a meet-
mg for prospective artists set for
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the
hospital.
Fantasy Forest, a series of pre-
holiday events, is the foundation's
annual fund-raiser. The 1999
Fantasy Forest is scheduled for
November 18, 19 and 20 at the
hospital.
The design selected will serve
as the centerpiece for the market-
ing and public relations cam-
paign. A limited number of signed
posters and note cards with the
design will be sold at Fantasy
Forest to raise funds.
Nancy Trucksess, the chairper-
son of the fund-raiser, says, "This
MEDICINE PPE
New Patients Welcomel
• • I
Evenm Hour00 r Available,
Jim
Smith
The Medicine
Shoppe e
Pharmacy
Folate to Reduce
Homocysteine
Homocysteine is an amino acid
that's formed when the body breaks
down protein. High levels may dam-
age the lining of arteries and lead
to atherosclerosis and increased
risk of blood clots. People with high
homocysteine levels seem to be
twice as likely to die of heart dis-
ease. The good news is that ho-
mocysteine levels can be lowered
by some vitamins, mainly folic acid
(folate) and vitamins B6 and B12.
A Harvard study of 80,000 women's
eating habits found that those who
consumed adequate amounts of
folate and B6 were much less likely
to suffer a heart attack than those
who did not ingest enough of these
vitamins. The American Heart As-
sociation recommends that people
consume about 400 mcg/day of
folic acid. A supplement may be
useful for those people who do not
eat adequate fruits, grains and
veggies.
1-800-640-5503
207 Professional Way 426-427;
(Across from the hospital)
• lfyou'd like one-on-one care, a private birthing suite complete with lacuzzi-rype tubs, a birth plan
that can include pain medication, and the convenience of having your next baby at MGH,
we have an obstetrician, several family practice pt ,sicians and a certified nurse-midwife on staff
Call our physician referral line, 427-9551, rot. their names and phone numbers.
aaldng it all possible (left tO right): Obstetrician: Jonathan Gold, M.D.
Family Pradtice: Christine aozich, M.D., John Butler, M.D.,
Allen Miliard Iil, M.D., Tlmot_hX Weber, M.D., Doris Wilson, M.D.,
and Certified Nurse Mid-Wife: Kate Fouquier, MSN.
home town,'
nospita;
901 Mt. l, qew Drive, Building #I, Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426- ! 611, from Beifair 275-8614
North Mason Medical Clinic in Belfair is affiliated with MGH.