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B12 Hood River News, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 County Fair comes July 22-25 A HI The 2015 Hood River Coun- ty Fair takes place Wednesday through Saturday, July 22-25, at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 3020 Wy’east Road, south of Hood River near the community of Odell. Gates open at noon each day, carnival rides begin at 1 p.m. General admission is $7 per adult Wednesday through Friday, and $10 per adult on Saturday. Children aged 6-12 are admitted for $2 every day; children younger than 6 ad- mitted free. Season tickets are available ($24 for adults, $5 ages 6-12 inclusive). Thursday is “Senior Day.” Hood River County seniors pay $5, as do military veterans showing an official veteran card. Fair parking is free. Enjoy open class, 4-H, FFA, and commercial exhibits of all kinds, along with carni- val rides and midway fun, ex- otic animals, fun daily acts, special entertainment every Continued from Page B1 Hawaiian chants. The trip led by Kimikeo, a Hawaiian elder. He brings a spirit through songs, prayers, and Hawaiian legends to our campers. Before we even get into the canoes, he welcomes us into his ohana through blessings and song. Ohana means family, which is a big part of the camp expe- rience. We then head out into the ocean in out out- rigger canoes, learning Hawaiian lessons along the way to the ancient fish ponds. We get out of the ca- noes and walk to the sacred space that has been a part of the traditional Hawaiian culture for hundreds of years. One of his traditions is to bless us in a tradition- al Hawaiian prayer. As Kimikeo blesses us with the ocean water from the ancient fish pond, he asks each of us our name. When he came to me, I said, “I am Ahi.” He looked at me and said, “We need you.” This hit me right away and I knew my name was meant to be. Kimikeo was saying that ahi was needed to help feed and keep his community healthy. I knew I was brought to Maui to do the same thing for the cancer survivors. Each day I worked and prepared meals, I remembered why I was at the camp. evening—including star country music trio Gloriana on Saturday—great activi- ties, and all kinds of deli- cious food. Regular general admis- sion prices to the fair are $7 per adult Wednesday, Thurs- day and Friday, and $10 on Saturday. Admission for chil- dren aged 6-12 is $2. Children under 6 are admitted free. Season tickets are available ($24 adults, $5 ages 6-12 inclu- sive). Thursday is “Senior Day.” Hood River County se- niors pay $5, as do military veterans showing an official veteran card. Fair parking is free. The fair opens each day at noon, carnival rides begin at 1 p.m. Check the schedule, as FFA and 4-H events begin earlier. Many favorite dis- plays have moved to the blue gym this year from the gold. Every day is “Bracelet Day” on Cascade Amuse- ments carnival rides. Save money on rides by purchas- ing a $22 ride bracelet ticket for just $17 in advance of the fair’s opening. They’re avail- able in Odell at the fair office, Mid Valley Market, Hood River Supply, and J.J’s; at McIsaac’s in Parkdale; at Juanita’s Market in The Dalles; and at Juanita’s Mar- ket, Hood River Supply, and Columbia State Bank in Hood River, and must be purchased by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22. Each bracelet ticket pur- chased may be used on any one day of the fair, and is good for rides all day long. Carni- val rides begin at 1:00 p.m. each day, and continue until closing. The fair gates open at noon each day. For additional informa- tion about the Hood River County Fair, call the fair of- fice at 541-354-2865, or check the website at hoodriver- fair.org. Follow us on Face- book, too! Hawaiian and pan-Asian influences, both in the food I serve and the way I care for everyone. Yes, it has been a long-time dream of mine to own my own busi- ness and a catering compa- ny is an ideal avenue to- wards realizing that dream. But I also hope to utilize the catering compa- ny as a way to give back to my mainland ohana. Mahalo and Aloha. Each time I return from camps, I remind myself every day that through cooking I can help people and be a vital part of my community. In my Hood River com- munity, I want to help peo- ple in the same way I do at camp. This outlook is what has inspired “Ahi’s Ohana Catering.” I am gradually working on building up business for my catering company. My vision is that the menus will have a lot of Photo courtesy of Tonia Farman CHEF MARK ‘Ahi’ Whitehead works up some lunch at the camp on Maui. His fellow volunteers sang and danced for his 50th birthday at this spring’s camp. From left are Molly Maher, Jeremy Saunders, and Tonia Farman. SPECIAL ADVERTISING 2015 Call today to reserve your space in these Hood River News special sections! 541•386•1234 Ask for Liana, Kirsten, Jody or Chelsea Find the newest member of your family Look for the pet’s name above his photo. 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That’s one question among many in the “Fit for Life” class at Hood River Middle School, a curriculum developed by health and wellness teacher Stacy Claus over the past 14 years, and now vigorously presented to students by teacher Kyle Turn- er, with assistance from parent volunteer Marge Gale. Topics include the benefits of fitness (why we should do this?), assessing one’s fitness, and, ultimately creating and implementing a personal fitness program. “Fit for Life is essentially Personal Training 101,” noted Claus, a long-time teacher in the Hood River County School District who is currently on maternity leave. “Hopefully, kids learn what they can do to stay in shape once they are out of school or no longer have a coach pre- scribing their workout for them,” Claus said. On a typical afternoon, the students can be seen outdoors recording their at-rest pulse, then running or jumping rope or doing other heart rate-raising activities, followed by checking and recording their pulse in the heart rate lab in their notebooks. The lab asks questions such as, “how long did it take your heart rate to return to the original rate of beating at rest?” and “could you improve your physical con- dition? What type of exercise should you do?” The curricu- lum lists plenty of types of exercise, along with tips for stretching, weight control, and nutrition. To answer the “how hard do I need to work” question, students can follow a chart that lists weight loss, anaerobic strength and lactate tolerance as benefits of expending higher and higher percentages of maximum heart rate for durations of an hour, 15-40 minutes, and 1-5 minutes. Students learn that the “why exercise” is all about weight maintenance, better sleep, reduction of depression and stress, better academic performance, increased muscle mass, and the social benefits. Students learn about metabo- lism, weight management, and nutrition. They also explore some of the reasons behind common health-related dis- eases such as obesity, diabetes, and eating disorders. “Students discuss healthy body image, as well as com- mon fitness myths and outside pressures from the media to confirm to a certain size,” Claus said. The model for the class is half lesson/lecture and half physical activity. “Some kids enter the quarter moaning about the written work, quizzes, and project, but, more than any other PE class I’ve ever taught, students thank us, year after year, for providing them with the tools to create a lifetime of health and wellness,” Claus said. Fit for Life is sort of like one big science experiment where an eighth grader gets to use his or her own body as the subject. “Students report that they are often surprised by how good they feel after participating in the 9-week course,” Claus said. Claus said the class “morphs into something greater each year.” The curriculum is based on a high school FFL class developed by Human Kinetics, but “there was nothing on the market appropriate specific middle school audience that needs to move!” Claus said. “Over the years, I have created a 40-page workbook that serves as a text for the class. It’s always changing. I am very thankful to have Kyle as a new PE partner. Both of us have a background in exercise science and nutrition, and that is the foundation of every lesson we teach.” H Barb Smith photo Page 2 Page 6 Page 10 Page 14 Page 18 Page 22 Page 26 Page 28 Page 30 Page 32 Page 36 Page 46 Page 50 Gorge Dog By TRISHA WALKER Gorge Dog, owned by Lisa Willis Wiltsie, will celebrate its 15th anniversary in November. Located at 412 Oak Street, it’s a business plan that reflects Wiltsie’s love of dogs. “Sitting on the library lawn with my husband one day, we started commenting on how many dogs there were in Hood River,” Wiltsie said. “I have been doing retail since I was 16 — I worked for many different department stores during my career, including Front Street Sail- boards (the space prior to Big Winds). I thought I could bring a fresh idea for selling fun and functional items for dogs and novelty gift items for their humans.” People assume Gorge Dog’s products are more expensive than chain stores, but Wiltsie disagrees. Besides competitively priced mer- chandise, she also offers many specialty items not found in other stores. Take her top sellers — collars and toys. “I pride myself on our collar selection,” she said. “I have a diverse selection of collars for dogs who swim, wedding collars, special occasion collars, reflective collars and just plain fun col- lars.” She’s also constantly searching the market for indestructible dog toys. “Some have come close, but there are just those dogs who can get through anything — my dog being one of those,” she said. “We carry squeakies, rubber, ropes, leather, light up balls, Frisbees and lots of plush. We try to include large and small dogs in our collection.” The store is, of course, dog-friendly. “This is Women In Business Reserve ad space by: 14 WOMEN IN BUSINESS // JULY 2014 June 29 Photo by Kirby Neumann-Rea CHARLIE BICKFORD checks his “Fit For Life” workbook, above, while Josie Petersen, left, and fellow HRMS students raise their heart rates by jumping rope on a sunny spring morning. The curriculum promotes self-confidence by urging students to set small, reachable goals and avoid- ing comparison of oneself to others. Healthy Hood River Reserve ad space by: Photos by Kirby Neumann-Rea Local resources for getting fit June 17 See PREVENTION, Page A12 Wild Columbia Salmon FRESH SALMON CAUGHT DAILY King Whole $10/lb. Salmon Fillet $17/lb. Steelhead Whole $7/lb. Fillet $12/lb. Alder Smoked $20/lb. NEW CEDAR SMOKER “FREE SAMPLES” Photo by Patrick Mulvihill ACTIVE SENIORS join OSU extension health instructor, Lauren Kraemer, in a balance test, part of her lesson on osteoporosis prevention at the Hood River Adult Center in April. Looking to get fit? Here is a list of local resources to get you started. Classes Mondays: Tai Chi for Bal- ance, 1-2 p.m. in the Mount Hood Town Hall’s Mount Hood Room. Classes are free and for any level. No experi- ence necessary; donations accepted; summer schedule will be announced soon. Mondays and Wednes- days: Walk with Ease pro- gram, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Co- lumbia Gorge Community College, Hood River cam- pus. Join anytime. Spon- sored by OSU Extension and the Arthritis Founda- tion. More info at 503-708- 6469 or anndow@me.com. Tuesdays and Fridays: StrongWomen Fitness Pro- gram class (for men, too), 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mt. Hood Town Hall. Join any- time. Sponsored by OSU Ex- tension. Work out with other strong women. More info at 503-708-6469 or an- ndow@me.com. Wednesdays: Gentle Yoga for beginning seniors 50 and over, 10-11 a.m. at the HR Care Center, 729 Hen- derson Rd. Free. Taught by certified yoga instructor Christine Shannon. Wear loose, comfortable clothing; bring yoga mat and water bottle; some mats available onsite. No experience nec- essary. Clubs/centers Curves Hood River, 1108 12th Street; call 541-386-6600 Flow Yoga, 118 Third Street; call 541-386-9642 Hood River Aquatic Center, 1601 May Street; call 541-386- 1303 Hood River Sports Club, 1300 Brookside Drive. Call 541- 386-3230 Inside Out Fitness, 15 Third Street; call 541-490-8717 Power Station/CrossFit Hood River, 1813 Cascade Av- enue; call 541-436-2635 Root Down Yoga Hood River, 202 Cascade Avenue; call 541-399-7788 Snap Fitness Hood River, 2940 W. Cascade Avenue Suite 100; call 541-516-1706 Has your hearing become just a little There can be many different causes. It could be something simple. 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