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In the gym: Lady Bulldogs lose in their first home game By JEFF ECK The North Mason Lady Bulldogs varsity basketball team lost its home opener to the Peninsula High Seahawks 64-47 on Tuesday of this week. The team's record is now 1-2. Noz:th Mason trailed by only 10 points at the half, but Peninsula, through solid execution and good ball handling, managed to stave off a fourth-quarter Lady Bulldogs scoring surge. Jordan Stewart and Rianna Hawelmai of Peninsula each scored 12 points. Clarissa Ingwaldson, a sopho- more in her first varsity season, scored 12 points for the Lady Bull- dogs. North Mason junior Jennifer Hupper added another 10 points in the team's losing effort. DESPITE THE loss, North Ma- son head coach Andrea Vancil says she is impressed with the team's play and remains optimistic about the rest of the season. "When we decide to play, we are very strong," Coach Vancil said. "This is a good group that wants to work hard." Coach Vancil points out that this year's Lady Bulldogs team is young, with four first-season players, in- cluding Ingwaldson and her sister, Sadee. Vancil noted that some of those younger girls are still trying to find their place on the squad, but are making good progress. Vancil is confident that an im- provement among her players in running various set plays will give players like returning juniors Stephanie Hicks and Amanda James more scoring opportunities and help the team get wins. THE LADY Bulldogs will be traveling to San Diego for a tourna- ment December 27-29. The team's next home game is against an Australian team on Wednesday, January 2, at North Mason High School. More information about the team, along with a schedule of all upcom- ing games, can be found on the school's Web site at www.nmsd. wednet.edu/x2409mml. On the lanes: Bowlers go to 3-7 after loss to Klahowya Eagles By JEFF ECK Bulldog bowling is in full swing. The all-girl Olympic League team from North Mason High School hosted its 10th match of the season on Tuesday of this. week, resulting in a loss to Kla- howya at Hi-Joy Bowl in Port Or- chard. The team is now 3-7 on the season. The varsity team, determined by the players with the five high- est scoring averages, consists of Jeaniese Gorley, Upu Williamson, Melanie Smoot, Megan Blair and foreign exchange student Karen Koch. The junior-varsity team is made up'of Katrina Treadway, Ashley Nuesse, Brenna Eastman, Jenni- fer Parker and Taya VanDelvade. KRISTY WHITCHER is in her second season as the Bulldogs head coach. Whitcher, who used to be a professional bowler, is happy to see her players having fun. "They love it," Coach Whitch- er says. "I can't get them off the lanes." Coach Whitcher also says that she is impressed with how much the team has improved since last season, when only three players averaged over 100. Compare that to this year's squad, in which all five of the varsity bowlers have broken the century mark. But, for the players, it is not so much about winning as it is about becoming better bowlers and en- joying their time together on the lanes. Whitcher mentions that none of the players on her team this season were bowlers before join- ing the team and that she has had to start from scratch to teach the sport to each of the players. But, Whitcher has clearly enjoyed ev- ery minute of it. She said that an environment in which the play- ers are always having fun leads to each of the girls' own personal improvement. SCORING IN Olympic League bowling competitions can be a lit- tle complicated. Teams bowl two five-person matches worth two points each. A total of four points can be won in this segment. Then comes the "bunker round," where five players each bowl two frames in a game. Two games are played, and each of those games is worth one point. Finally, the team with the player with the highest grand to- tal gets one additional point. So, in the end, a team having a perfect day could sweep another Allyn View RV Park Senior park located in quaint beach community. SOUND VIEWS! Walk to services and beach. (360) 275-3120 Space available. Part-time site manager squad by a final score of 7-0. Although the North Mason team is in fifth place overall in the league at this point in the season, any individual player can make the district playoffs. In order to qualify, a competitor just has to score in the top 20 at the Olympic League Tournament in January. THE TEAM'S next match is set for Tuesday, January 8, against Bremerton High School at the Bremerton Lanes. A complete schedule of the North Mason High School bowl- ing team's remaining matches can be found at www.nmsd.wednet. edu. The Retired and Senior Vol- unteer Program has several vol- unteer opportunities for North Mason residents. Anyone in- terested in helping out can call 360-426-3405 for information, referring to the numbers at the end of the items listed below. • Wetlands Exhibit Host: Meet and greet visitors at the indoor Theler Wetlands Exhibit Center and Wetlands Trails. Du- ties include answering phones, distributing wetlands informa- tion and guiding tours. Train- ing provided. Volunteers 16 and older welcome (252637). • Youth Mentor/Tutor: Help tutor youth in reading, writ- ing and math or teach them new hobby skills at the Boys and Girls Club in North Mason (36533). • Home Care Assistance: Help the elderly and physically challenged remain independent in their own home by assisting with light housekeeping, yard maintenance, home repairs' or transportation to medical ap- pointments. CCS Volunteer Services (36339) and Faith in Action-West Sound (47315). * Food Bank Volunteer: As- sist those in need by handing out food, stocking or picking up donations. North Mason Food Bank in Belfair (36490). • Special Events Coordinator: Help plan special events at the Theler Center with event com- mittee manager, including re- cruiting volunteers. Average of" 12 hours a month (252635). I "NMiller Remodeling [ Bnildin 6 on Your Dreams with Quality and Service , Design/Build l* Dislgn 360-275-5702 • Remodels . . I* AReI. as 360 426 2058 I' .___ Visit www.tnmillerremodeling.com I * iestorlltluu$ . [ * Custom Homes to read about our , appro,ch I I I I H©LIDA0000 from 00cal Wrench We have appreciated your friendship and your business for the past 10 years Best Wishes for the New Year/ Jeff Baker, owner • 277-0977 Cash value 1/20€. Coupon good thru 3/31108. ' COUPON for ' ' SlO OFF ANY SERVICE ' position available , to RV owner. .- .................. ., i I i , i I i I I i'll Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, December 27, 2007 ST TII41E, . o start their subscrtptton the January 3, 2008 ...-- - _ -issue  1 1/07 be Post Office Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528 Yes, I'd like a one-year Christmas gift subscription mailed to: Name Address [ $32 (Mason County address)  $46 (Elma or Bremerton address) ( $46 (in Washington State) { $56 (out of state) From: (name and address) In the gym: Lady Bulldogs lose in their first home game By JEFF ECK The North Mason Lady Bulldogs varsity basketball team lost its home opener to the Peninsula High Seahawks 64-47 on Tuesday of this week. The team's record is now 1-2. Noz:th Mason trailed by only 10 points at the half, but Peninsula, through solid execution and good ball handling, managed to stave off a fourth-quarter Lady Bulldogs scoring surge. Jordan Stewart and Rianna Hawelmai of Peninsula each scored 12 points. Clarissa Ingwaldson, a sopho- more in her first varsity season, scored 12 points for the Lady Bull- dogs. North Mason junior Jennifer Hupper added another 10 points in the team's losing effort. DESPITE THE loss, North Ma- son head coach Andrea Vancil says she is impressed with the team's play and remains optimistic about the rest of the season. "When we decide to play, we are very strong," Coach Vancil said. "This is a good group that wants to work hard." Coach Vancil points out that this year's Lady Bulldogs team is young, with four first-season players, in- cluding Ingwaldson and her sister, Sadee. Vancil noted that some of those younger girls are still trying to find their place on the squad, but are making good progress. Vancil is confident that an im- provement among her players in running various set plays will give players like returning juniors Stephanie Hicks and Amanda James more scoring opportunities and help the team get wins. THE LADY Bulldogs will be traveling to San Diego for a tourna- ment December 27-29. The team's next home game is against an Australian team on Wednesday, January 2, at North Mason High School. More information about the team, along with a schedule of all upcom- ing games, can be found on the school's Web site at www.nmsd. wednet.edu/x2409mml. On the lanes: Bowlers go to 3-7 after loss to Klahowya Eagles By JEFF ECK Bulldog bowling is in full swing. The all-girl Olympic League team from North Mason High School hosted its 10th match of the season on Tuesday of this. week, resulting in a loss to Kla- howya at Hi-Joy Bowl in Port Or- chard. The team is now 3-7 on the season. The varsity team, determined by the players with the five high- est scoring averages, consists of Jeaniese Gorley, Upu Williamson, Melanie Smoot, Megan Blair and foreign exchange student Karen Koch. The junior-varsity team is made up'of Katrina Treadway, Ashley Nuesse, Brenna Eastman, Jenni- fer Parker and Taya VanDelvade. KRISTY WHITCHER is in her second season as the Bulldogs head coach. Whitcher, who used to be a professional bowler, is happy to see her players having fun. "They love it," Coach Whitch- er says. "I can't get them off the lanes." Coach Whitcher also says that she is impressed with how much the team has improved since last season, when only three players averaged over 100. Compare that to this year's squad, in which all five of the varsity bowlers have broken the century mark. But, for the players, it is not so much about winning as it is about becoming better bowlers and en- joying their time together on the lanes. Whitcher mentions that none of the players on her team this season were bowlers before join- ing the team and that she has had to start from scratch to teach the sport to each of the players. But, Whitcher has clearly enjoyed ev- ery minute of it. She said that an environment in which the play- ers are always having fun leads to each of the girls' own personal improvement. SCORING IN Olympic League bowling competitions can be a lit- tle complicated. Teams bowl two five-person matches worth two points each. A total of four points can be won in this segment. Then comes the "bunker round," where five players each bowl two frames in a game. Two games are played, and each of those games is worth one point. Finally, the team with the player with the highest grand to- tal gets one additional point. So, in the end, a team having a perfect day could sweep another Allyn View RV Park Senior park located in quaint beach community. SOUND VIEWS! Walk to services and beach. (360) 275-3120 Space available. Part-time site manager squad by a final score of 7-0. Although the North Mason team is in fifth place overall in the league at this point in the season, any individual player can make the district playoffs. In order to qualify, a competitor just has to score in the top 20 at the Olympic League Tournament in January. THE TEAM'S next match is set for Tuesday, January 8, against Bremerton High School at the Bremerton Lanes. A complete schedule of the North Mason High School bowl- ing team's remaining matches can be found at www.nmsd.wednet. edu. The Retired and Senior Vol- unteer Program has several vol- unteer opportunities for North Mason residents. Anyone in- terested in helping out can call 360-426-3405 for information, referring to the numbers at the end of the items listed below. • Wetlands Exhibit Host: Meet and greet visitors at the indoor Theler Wetlands Exhibit Center and Wetlands Trails. Du- ties include answering phones, distributing wetlands informa- tion and guiding tours. Train- ing provided. Volunteers 16 and older welcome (252637). • Youth Mentor/Tutor: Help tutor youth in reading, writ- ing and math or teach them new hobby skills at the Boys and Girls Club in North Mason (36533). • Home Care Assistance: Help the elderly and physically challenged remain independent in their own home by assisting with light housekeeping, yard maintenance, home repairs' or transportation to medical ap- pointments. CCS Volunteer Services (36339) and Faith in Action-West Sound (47315). * Food Bank Volunteer: As- sist those in need by handing out food, stocking or picking up donations. North Mason Food Bank in Belfair (36490). • Special Events Coordinator: Help plan special events at the Theler Center with event com- mittee manager, including re- cruiting volunteers. Average of" 12 hours a month (252635). I "NMiller Remodeling [ Bnildin 6 on Your Dreams with Quality and Service , Design/Build l* Dislgn 360-275-5702 • Remodels . . I* AReI. as 360 426 2058 I' .___ Visit www.tnmillerremodeling.com I * iestorlltluu$ . [ * Custom Homes to read about our , appro,ch I I I I H©LIDA0000 from 00cal Wrench We have appreciated your friendship and your business for the past 10 years Best Wishes for the New Year/ Jeff Baker, owner • 277-0977 Cash value 1/20€. Coupon good thru 3/31108. ' COUPON for ' ' SlO OFF ANY SERVICE ' position available , to RV owner. .- .................. ., i I i , i I i I I i'll Page 4 - Belfair Herald section of the Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, December 27, 2007 ST TII41E, . o start their subscrtptton the January 3, 2008 ...-- - _ -issue  1 1/07 be Post Office Box 250, Belfair, Washington 98528 Yes, I'd like a one-year Christmas gift subscription mailed to: Name Address [ $32 (Mason County address)  $46 (Elma or Bremerton address) ( $46 (in Washington State) { $56 (out of state) From: (name and address)