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B6 Hood River News, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 G ATHERINGS www.hoodrivernews.com GOE FARM: Rick Nishmoto talks with Mike Goe during the Goe family’s celebration of the Odell farm’s 100th year, June 13. The Goe brothers preserved the Nishmoto farm for the fami- ly during World War II intern- ment. The equipment shed was emptied for the centennial party; friends and family dine in front of a family heirloom flag that flew at Bonneville Dam. At right, Jessica Goe, 26, who is carrying on with the farm, poses with family photos. DETHMAN HONORS: Dulce Ballenger left, Health Media vol- unteer, accepts an appreciation certificate given to about 20 partners from County Preven- tion Department’s Belinda Bal- lah on June 16 at China Gorge. At far right, partner Mike Hugh- es of Life Skills thanks Joella De- thman, center, who is retiring, for her 22 years in heading up prevention programs. Above, partner Julio Villamonte, who monitors DUII compliance, urges everyone to “be safe out there.” Photos by Kirby Neumann-Rea Prevention Program thanks its supporters By KIRBY NEUMANN-REA News editor Prevention suppor ters said one goodbye and issued numerous thank yous on June 16 at an appreciation luncheon at China Gorge Restaurant sponsored by the Hood River county Preven- tion Department. Joella Dethman, who re- tires this month after 22 years leading the program, received a heart-felt thank- you roast, but not after she and the Prevention Pro- gram’s Belinda Ballah hand- ed out certificates of appreci- ation to local groups, busi- nesses and individuals. Ballah and Dethman de- scribed prevention and out- reach programs including al- cohol assessments of busi- nesses, retail server train- ing, responsible servers care billboard, sponsoring securi- ty for Hops Fest and Cider Fest, radio spots on Radio Tierra and El Rio, and spon- soring Community Educa- tion Movies in the Park in Cascade Locks, and preven- tion education programs Strengthening the Families, Here’s Looking At You and Project Alert. “We really appreciate the help you have given us in the room to make all of that pos- sible,” Ballah said. In reviewing recent work along with more than two decades in prevention lead- ership, Dethman said, “My heart is just huge right now, it feels wonderful when the community says thank you and we thank others and rec- ognize what other people have done. It makes us all feel better. And that’s true for young people, too. We have students who are coming up and come back and get their training and it helps us all be healthier.” Dethman and Ballah hand- ed out Excellence in Preven- tion certificates to these partners: Allyson Pate of the WINGS program and service as Commission on Children and Families chair; Carri Ramsey-Smith, DHS, for her support of prevention work; Coco Yackley for using objec- tive data analysis; Anne Car- loss, Hood River County School District for support through Early Childhood and promoting student best practices administration, emphasizing positive behav- iors, consistent behavior strategy in all schools; Tom Yates for advocacy in keep- ing marijuana out of hands of kids, and for educating the community; Dave Meri- wether, Hood River County Board of Commissioners, adoption of comprehensive tobacco-free policy; Jef f Skye, Bi-Coastal Media for support in Health Media Club radio PSAs; HRVHS teacher Gabe Judah, for his “belief in and advocacy for kids as Health Media Club advisor;” Dulcy Ballinger, Health Media Clubs volun- teer, who “has a way of bringing the best out of kids;” Dr. Michelle Beaman, for her work with the “Kick Butts Campaign” at the mid- dle schools, promoting Healthy Family Policies and advocacy for strong tobacco policies for our community; Greg Knutson of Full Sail Brewery, for commitment to responsible server and man- agement practices; Ashley Huckaby May and Mike Glover, Chamber of Com- merce, for outstanding lead- ership in hosting tobacco- free events and promoting re- sponsible servers; Julio Vil- lamonte, for support provid- ing data on DUII infractions; and Kirby Neumann-Rea of Hood River News for cover- age of prevention programs and events. Along with saying thank you for his certificate, Villa- monte offered a caution from his perspective tracking DUII cases, and the intoxi- cants that were involved; he noted that Hood River is a popular place for people to come and celebrate, and it is important to remember that others are doing so and to be cognizant of our own prac- tices. “Don’t drive, ride a bicy- cle, boat or ride a horse, under alcohol, or while using meds you’re not supposed to be taking while driving. Don’t get a DUII. Please take care out there,” Villamonte said. ! K O LO This size ad in the Hood River News 9 times for only $234! Call Liana at 541-386-1234 ext. 220 lstegall@hoodrivernews.com 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. You can adopt them from the location listed underneath - right next to their local sponsor. 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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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