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McDonald new girls' Vet reco d d SOccer coach m s Local teen dance BY RICK WATERs ofsoccer, and that is important neutenng p "Down Under" thls summer thelast fall school schedule the girls to see a coach go ott By LINDA THOMSON cult student to satisfy. She push- days this August at the cancer fast approach- Athletic Director is having a busy ring new coaches to fill vacancies. ring is Scott Mc- s over the girl's program froth Peter Van officially resigned June to begin his McDonald has select teams in ard and in Belfair for years, his success in drew the notice rande the North Ma- coach and junior , coach. lWas at a fastpitch tourna- ent ia Colorado, when Paula ; approached me about co "g the team,, said McDonald.aCh- credits Grande's en- Id positive word from in general as rea- ,r hiring McDonald. COaching at the high he has a reputation to teach kids," said played quite a bit their and demonstrate how it is done rather than just telling them what to do." McDonald has always wanted to coach at the high school level and is not at all intimidated by coaching high school aged girls. "I live with three woman at home, so no I will not be intimidated by coaching high school girls," quipped McDonald. Currently, McDonald's U-12 Blaze team is playing quite well with a 14-3 record. McDonald credits a coach in his past for the success he has had coaching soc- cer. "At South Kitsap High School, my coach, Wilbur Owens- ly, instructed me for two years on how to play soccer. Now, I want to give something back that was given to me," said McDonald. The number one thing McDon- ald wants to do for his new team is to get the girls ready to play competitive soccer on the field and make it to the district play- offs. The soccer team finished in the middle of the pack last year, but has several strong returning play- ers back this season. By GARY SLEIGHT, DVM There are several advantages to neutering your male dog or cat. The pet population problem has, in part, been brought on by pet owner concerns that neutering their male dog or cat will greatly change that pet's personality. Most owners are worried that the pet will become lazy and over- weight, or a poor hunter. Those concerns are for the most part unfounded. Hunting dogs that are neutered are likely to be better hunters as they are less likely to be distracted by fe- male dogs in heat or other intact males that want to fight. Surgery has no affect on a pet's ability to hunt. Neutered or castrated pets do stay home more since they are not drawn to roam- ing long distances in search of a mate. FOR THIS REASON, they don't burn as much calories and therefore, will gain weight if fed as before they were altered. As such, neutered pets need slightly less food. A neutered cat or dog has less aggressive drive due to lowered testosterone levels. They will also be generally more loving and less likely to get into fights. Most of the dog fights and cat abscesses I see occur in intact males. Many will continue to fight until they are altered. If sur- gery is done after four years of life, some will still be driven to be aggressive. I recommend castra- tion at five to six months unless the pet will be used for breeding. Since neutered pets are more likely to stay close to home, they are less likely to be hit by cars or lost while roaming. If surgery is done under one year of age, most males are less likely to (urine) spray or mark territory. MEDICAL REASONS for al- tering include reduced chance for prostate swelling, certain tumors, and dermatological concerns. The procedure rarely has com- plications and the pet usually can go home the same day with in- structions to limit activity and avoid swimming or bathing for 10 days. The cost is very reasonable. Since a pet stays home more and therefore needs to eat less, gets into less fights, is more lov- ing, has less medical issues, and won't be adding to the pet over- population problem, I feel neuter- ing is an important part of re- sponsible pet ownership. Items o Note was not the order of the day from new Coach Scott McDonald. North Mason's girls' shown here in a dribbling drill, prepare to season Friday, September 10, in a home game This Saturday, the Bulldogs play in a at King's West. Relay for Life sponsors sought Letters have gone to busi- nesses and other potential spon- sors regarding the Relay for Life, a team event to fight cancer. The North Mason Relay committee is seeking sponsors for the 2000 American Cancer Society benefit to be conducted at North Mason High School June 16 and 17. Those interested in sponsor- ship who have not received infor- mation may contact Tracey Harri- son at (360) 275-2656, or by e- mail at tjhlsjh@telebyte.net. Genealogy group will learn skills Belfair Genealogy Society will meet on Tuesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Belfair Commu- nity Baptist Church. Cyndi How- ells of "Cyndi's List" will be speaking. The public is welcome to come learn how to research your family roots by using the In- ternet. The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday, usually in the daytime. For more information, contact Jan Stevenson at (360) 275-2034. der takes helm of boys soccer [WATERs small," said Meeder. have been better for the 45-year- a good idea about some of the straight season High School earn will have a new the sidelines. The August 18, handed in his to Athletic Swofford. "Bob was when we hired so after I got the up and imme- job to him," Meeder did not junior varsity mr years with and Art Art wasn't go- ong; the soccer s area is very Busha, according to Swofford, will be taking a job in LeTour- neau College in Longview, Texas. MEEDER, WHO is originally from Wyoming, New York, has built strong roots here in North Mason. "I have been coaching youth soccer for about 12 years, and my two children, Kim and Ja- son, are coaching two teams as well," said Meeder. Stability is something Meeder hopes to bring to the North Ma- son program. The former junior varsity coach plans on staying in town for a while. That devotion was one of the keys in Swofford's decision to offer him the soccer job. In fact, the timing couldn't old Meeder, who retired from the navy last year. As such, he will now have plenty of time to devote to the soccer program. The first order of business for Meeder is to find an assistant coach as well as a junior varsity coach. "I know a few people who can teach the game and work well with the kids," said Meeder. "Since we don't start play until next spring, I will have time to be selective in choosing my assis- tants." Being around four years as a junior varsity coach has allowed Meeder the chance to get to know a lot of the players he will be coaching this year. "I have worked with some of the kids at the junior varsity level, so I have players who will be returning," said Meeder. THE ONE obstacle Meeder will have to overcome is the fact that the past two varsity level teams have been senior-laden; in the past two years North Mason has graduated 27 players. The problem with the senior- laden team, is a lot of good soccer players were unable to make the varsity squad, thus opting for other sports. "A number of them were on the track team. I hope this time around we can bring them back with such a young team returning," said Meeder. North Mason has had its share of talented squads, the one nega- (Please turn to page 6.) BuTcnn00n00 ... TBE BAKER ... THE POLICY MAu00a ... What do they have in common? They all read the BI)I 1 Shouldn't you ? POSted. Keep current. Bring your community into focus. Read your local newspaper! Call 275-6680 Or send to: Shelton-Mason County Journal, Box 430, Shehon, Washington 98584 Seud me the Be@ir Herald right away. Year in Mason County $25 Year in Washington State, $35 Year out of state, $45 Name Mailing Address City State Zip A 17-year-old Belfair girl spent two weeks dancing her way through Australia this summer, then followed up that experience by doing cutting-edge research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Re- search Center in Seattle. Sera-Kim Huenergard, daugh- ter of Cliff and Ronalyn Huener- gard, traveled "Down Under" with the Peninsula Dance Theatre of Bremerton. The 18 dancers and their chaperones went from Sid- ney to Brisbane to Cairns, going on many side trips, as well. They shared several performances, most of which were outdoors. It was strictly for entertainment, not competition. Huenergard has been dancing for 12 years - most of her life. She was in the ballet presentation of Don Quixote last spring, but when she packed for Australia, the bal- let slippers stayed home. "We brought them music from the '50s, complete with poodle-skirt girls," she said. "They enjoyed it! It was different from what they had seen in the past." THE TROUPE also did some modern dance routines to numbers by Patsy Cline and Bing Crosby, as well as several others, according to Huenergard. But the most memorable performance for her was the one before thousands of people in front of the visually dramatic, world-famous Sidney Opera House. While they were halfway around the planet, they also acted as the tourists they were, of course. Huenergard especially en- joyed the environmental diversity of the unique continent. Stand- outs included the rain forest, the Great Barrier Reef and the Blue Mountains. "I really liked the scenery," she shared in her soft- spoken way. "Everything was so clean there, too." Once she returned, she was im- mersed in another passion of hers: science. The North Mason High School senior has a very serious attitude toward learning, according to teacher Ed Koske. "She's a very intense learner," he said. "She's always looking for more information. She is a diffi- es me, and I love that!" According to Koske, Huener- gard had attended a national sci- ence teachers' association conven- tion last fall in order to learn more about astronomy. Some of the workshops she went to, all aimed at teachers, were conduct- ed by NASA personnel, including astronauts. But her head is not in the stars. She is a very well- grounded individual, he indicat- ed. "She has such a big smile. It's precious!" Koske concluded, "She's one happy kid!" HUENERGARD spent six center in Seattle doing research on sickle cell anemia. "There were 20 high-school juniors and seniors," she said. There had been some 400 applicants to the pro- gram. "We studied blood disor- ders," the budding scientist said. "Then we focused on sickle cell anemia, and conducted experi- ments on ways to test fi)r and treat it." Of her time at the research center, she said, "It was just amazing! We got to tour the labs. There were so many projects go- ing on at the same time." Sickle cell anemia, explained Huener- gard, occurs when red blood cells are misshapen, and clog up the capillaries. This results in a lack of oxygen to the various parts of the body. It is not actually a can- cer, but is one of the many things studied at "the Hutch?' Fred Hutchinson had spon- sored a number of workshops in the past for schoolteachers, but this was the first one for stu- dents, she said. At this time, Huenergard plans to study biomedical engineering, and hopes to do so at the Univer- sity of Washington or Berkley in California. BELFAIR'S Sera-Kim Huenergard is shown here in a recent performance of Don Quixote. desfield Construction, Inc. Serving the North Mason area since 1967 Specializing in seawall construction and home repairs 275-6684 Jim Jesfield Frank Merrill Belfair, WA i i lul i D A D A D D • : U-HAUL COUPON : $ • • • : Bark *7.00 yard • o Every Saturday, Exp. 9/30/99. Cash value 1/2(1 €. ; : Delivery Available On All Products : : 275-7133 or 1 (800)690-BARK : OtO OO OOOO OIDO OOOOOOOQOOOOOOO OOO OO O OO OOO OO ii i Manufacturer00 Fall Clearance/ Labor Day Weekend 0nly 30% o, planters 15% o, benches/ 50% o,, Thru 6th all flaws? ,00#_ornamental S:;:;t:da, thru Monday STONK.o ..... .... oo....; Mastercard & Vlsa accepted "Sale prices for In-stock Items only 101 E. North Bay Road, Allyn ph. 275 4241 ................. i ..................... I ................................... II I ii Thursday, September 2, 1999 - Betfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5 McDonald new girls' Vet reco d d SOccer coach m s Local teen dance BY RICK WATERs ofsoccer, and that is important neutenng p "Down Under" thls summer thelast fall school schedule the girls to see a coach go ott By LINDA THOMSON cult student to satisfy. She push- days this August at the cancer fast approach- Athletic Director is having a busy ring new coaches to fill vacancies. ring is Scott Mc- s over the girl's program froth Peter Van officially resigned June to begin his McDonald has select teams in ard and in Belfair for years, his success in drew the notice rande the North Ma- coach and junior , coach. lWas at a fastpitch tourna- ent ia Colorado, when Paula ; approached me about co "g the team,, said McDonald.aCh- credits Grande's en- Id positive word from in general as rea- ,r hiring McDonald. COaching at the high he has a reputation to teach kids," said played quite a bit their and demonstrate how it is done rather than just telling them what to do." McDonald has always wanted to coach at the high school level and is not at all intimidated by coaching high school aged girls. "I live with three woman at home, so no I will not be intimidated by coaching high school girls," quipped McDonald. Currently, McDonald's U-12 Blaze team is playing quite well with a 14-3 record. McDonald credits a coach in his past for the success he has had coaching soc- cer. "At South Kitsap High School, my coach, Wilbur Owens- ly, instructed me for two years on how to play soccer. Now, I want to give something back that was given to me," said McDonald. The number one thing McDon- ald wants to do for his new team is to get the girls ready to play competitive soccer on the field and make it to the district play- offs. The soccer team finished in the middle of the pack last year, but has several strong returning play- ers back this season. By GARY SLEIGHT, DVM There are several advantages to neutering your male dog or cat. The pet population problem has, in part, been brought on by pet owner concerns that neutering their male dog or cat will greatly change that pet's personality. Most owners are worried that the pet will become lazy and over- weight, or a poor hunter. Those concerns are for the most part unfounded. Hunting dogs that are neutered are likely to be better hunters as they are less likely to be distracted by fe- male dogs in heat or other intact males that want to fight. Surgery has no affect on a pet's ability to hunt. Neutered or castrated pets do stay home more since they are not drawn to roam- ing long distances in search of a mate. FOR THIS REASON, they don't burn as much calories and therefore, will gain weight if fed as before they were altered. As such, neutered pets need slightly less food. A neutered cat or dog has less aggressive drive due to lowered testosterone levels. They will also be generally more loving and less likely to get into fights. Most of the dog fights and cat abscesses I see occur in intact males. Many will continue to fight until they are altered. If sur- gery is done after four years of life, some will still be driven to be aggressive. I recommend castra- tion at five to six months unless the pet will be used for breeding. Since neutered pets are more likely to stay close to home, they are less likely to be hit by cars or lost while roaming. If surgery is done under one year of age, most males are less likely to (urine) spray or mark territory. MEDICAL REASONS for al- tering include reduced chance for prostate swelling, certain tumors, and dermatological concerns. The procedure rarely has com- plications and the pet usually can go home the same day with in- structions to limit activity and avoid swimming or bathing for 10 days. The cost is very reasonable. Since a pet stays home more and therefore needs to eat less, gets into less fights, is more lov- ing, has less medical issues, and won't be adding to the pet over- population problem, I feel neuter- ing is an important part of re- sponsible pet ownership. Items o Note was not the order of the day from new Coach Scott McDonald. North Mason's girls' shown here in a dribbling drill, prepare to season Friday, September 10, in a home game This Saturday, the Bulldogs play in a at King's West. Relay for Life sponsors sought Letters have gone to busi- nesses and other potential spon- sors regarding the Relay for Life, a team event to fight cancer. The North Mason Relay committee is seeking sponsors for the 2000 American Cancer Society benefit to be conducted at North Mason High School June 16 and 17. Those interested in sponsor- ship who have not received infor- mation may contact Tracey Harri- son at (360) 275-2656, or by e- mail at tjhlsjh@telebyte.net. Genealogy group will learn skills Belfair Genealogy Society will meet on Tuesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Belfair Commu- nity Baptist Church. Cyndi How- ells of "Cyndi's List" will be speaking. The public is welcome to come learn how to research your family roots by using the In- ternet. The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday, usually in the daytime. For more information, contact Jan Stevenson at (360) 275-2034. der takes helm of boys soccer [WATERs small," said Meeder. have been better for the 45-year- a good idea about some of the straight season High School earn will have a new the sidelines. The August 18, handed in his to Athletic Swofford. "Bob was when we hired so after I got the up and imme- job to him," Meeder did not junior varsity mr years with and Art Art wasn't go- ong; the soccer s area is very Busha, according to Swofford, will be taking a job in LeTour- neau College in Longview, Texas. MEEDER, WHO is originally from Wyoming, New York, has built strong roots here in North Mason. "I have been coaching youth soccer for about 12 years, and my two children, Kim and Ja- son, are coaching two teams as well," said Meeder. Stability is something Meeder hopes to bring to the North Ma- son program. The former junior varsity coach plans on staying in town for a while. That devotion was one of the keys in Swofford's decision to offer him the soccer job. In fact, the timing couldn't old Meeder, who retired from the navy last year. As such, he will now have plenty of time to devote to the soccer program. The first order of business for Meeder is to find an assistant coach as well as a junior varsity coach. "I know a few people who can teach the game and work well with the kids," said Meeder. "Since we don't start play until next spring, I will have time to be selective in choosing my assis- tants." Being around four years as a junior varsity coach has allowed Meeder the chance to get to know a lot of the players he will be coaching this year. "I have worked with some of the kids at the junior varsity level, so I have players who will be returning," said Meeder. THE ONE obstacle Meeder will have to overcome is the fact that the past two varsity level teams have been senior-laden; in the past two years North Mason has graduated 27 players. The problem with the senior- laden team, is a lot of good soccer players were unable to make the varsity squad, thus opting for other sports. "A number of them were on the track team. I hope this time around we can bring them back with such a young team returning," said Meeder. North Mason has had its share of talented squads, the one nega- (Please turn to page 6.) BuTcnn00n00 ... TBE BAKER ... THE POLICY MAu00a ... What do they have in common? They all read the BI)I 1 Shouldn ' t you ? POSted. Keep current. Bring your community into focus. Read your local newspaper! Call 275-6680 Or send to: Shelton-Mason County Journal, Box 430, Shehon, Washington 98584 Seud me the Be@ir Herald right away. Year in Mason County $25 Year in Washington State, $35 Year out of state, $45 Name Mailing Address City State Zip A 17-year-old Belfair girl spent two weeks dancing her way through Australia this summer, then followed up that experience by doing cutting-edge research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Re- search Center in Seattle. Sera-Kim Huenergard, daugh- ter of Cliff and Ronalyn Huener- gard, traveled "Down Under" with the Peninsula Dance Theatre of Bremerton. The 18 dancers and their chaperones went from Sid- ney to Brisbane to Cairns, going on many side trips, as well. They shared several performances, most of which were outdoors. It was strictly for entertainment, not competition. Huenergard has been dancing for 12 years - most of her life. She was in the ballet presentation of Don Quixote last spring, but when she packed for Australia, the bal- let slippers stayed home. "We brought them music from the '50s, complete with poodle-skirt girls," she said. "They enjoyed it! It was different from what they had seen in the past." THE TROUPE also did some modern dance routines to numbers by Patsy Cline and Bing Crosby, as well as several others, according to Huenergard. But the most memorable performance for her was the one before thousands of people in front of the visually dramatic, world-famous Sidney Opera House. While they were halfway around the planet, they also acted as the tourists they were, of course. Huenergard especially en- joyed the environmental diversity of the unique continent. Stand- outs included the rain forest, the Great Barrier Reef and the Blue Mountains. "I really liked the scenery," she shared in her soft- spoken way. "Everything was so clean there, too." Once she returned, she was im- mersed in another passion of hers: science. The North Mason High School senior has a very serious attitude toward learning, according to teacher Ed Koske. "She's a very intense learner," he said. "She's always looking for more information. She is a diffi- es me, and I love that!" According to Koske, Huener- gard had attended a national sci- ence teachers' association conven- tion last fall in order to learn more about astronomy. Some of the workshops she went to, all aimed at teachers, were conduct- ed by NASA personnel, including astronauts. But her head is not in the stars. She is a very well- grounded individual, he indicat- ed. "She has such a big smile. It's precious!" Koske concluded, "She's one happy kid!" HUENERGARD spent six center in Seattle doing research on sickle cell anemia. "There were 20 high-school juniors and seniors," she said. There had been some 400 applicants to the pro- gram. "We studied blood disor- ders," the budding scientist said. "Then we focused on sickle cell anemia, and conducted experi- ments on ways to test fi)r and treat it." Of her time at the research center, she said, "It was just amazing! We got to tour the labs. There were so many projects go- ing on at the same time." Sickle cell anemia, explained Huener- gard, occurs when red blood cells are misshapen, and clog up the capillaries. This results in a lack of oxygen to the various parts of the body. It is not actually a can- cer, but is one of the many things studied at "the Hutch?' Fred Hutchinson had spon- sored a number of workshops in the past for schoolteachers, but this was the first one for stu- dents, she said. At this time, Huenergard plans to study biomedical engineering, and hopes to do so at the Univer- sity of Washington or Berkley in California. BELFAIR'S Sera-Kim Huenergard is shown here in a recent performance of Don Quixote. desfield Construction, Inc. Serving the North Mason area since 1967 Specializing in seawall construction and home repairs 275-6684 Jim Jesfield Frank Merrill Belfair, WA i i lul i D A D A D D • : U-HAUL COUPON : $ • • • : Bark *7.00 yard • o Every Saturday, Exp. 9/30/99. Cash value 1/2(1 €. ; : Delivery Available On All Products : : 275-7133 or 1 (800)690-BARK : OtO OO OOOO OIDO OOOOOOOQOOOOOOO OOO OO O OO OOO OO ii i Manufacturer00 Fall Clearance/ Labor Day Weekend 0nly 30% o, planters 15% o, benches/ 50% o,, Thru 6th all flaws? ,00#_ornamental S:;:;t:da, thru Monday STONK.o ..... .... oo....; Mastercard & Vlsa accepted "Sale prices for In-stock Items only 101 E. North Bay Road, Allyn ph. 275 4241 ................. i ..................... I ................................... II I ii Thursday, September 2, 1999 - Betfair Herald section of Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 5