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Page 16 The INDEPENDENT, July 6, 2011 Columbia Health Coalition kicks off new program at county fair From page 11 The Coalition started with sup- port from state and national funding for Public Health. CHC is comprised of representatives from partner agencies includ- ing Columbia Community Men- tal Health (Leeann Grasseth), Clatskanie Together Coalition (Breanne Mares), Vernonia Prevention Coalition (DeAnna Pearl), Vernonia Health Board (Heather Lewis), The Public Health Foundation of Columbia County (Sherrie Ford and Ash- ley Swanson), Scappoose Farmer’s Market (Bill Blank), The Vault (Meredith Reading), OSU Extension (Jenny Rudolph), school districts (Brenda Rafferty, Tish Hora), and the community at-large (Gary Heide). The mission is to empower the community to in- crease opportunities for healthy lifestyles through initia- tives for policy, systems, and environmental change. The Coalition aims to change “com- munity norms” of less healthy behaviors and create a com- munity that supports more ac- tive forms of transportation, healthier eating and less tobac- co use. Why is this important? Phys- ical inactivity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use/exposure are the leading factors for in- creased chronic conditions. According to the Oregon Healthy Teen survey 2007-08: 17.5% of eighth graders are overweight, and 16% are obese. 18.9% of eleventh graders are overweight and 9.6% are obese. The adults in Columbia County are also struggling with health issues: 36% of are overweight and 31% are obese according to the Behavior Risk Surveillance Survey 2004-07. The passport was created as a project of the coalition, with generous support from the following businesses: KOHI, Columbia County Rider, Scap- poose Farmers Market, Ver- nonia Open Air Market, Eisen- schmidt Pool, Rainier Briarcliff Pool, The Clatskanie Recre- ation Center, Barlow Bikes, Clatskanie Anytime Fitness, and The Vault. Health laws will change services From page 8 small business will have ac- cess to quality, affordable health care through a central marketplace. It will put the pow- er into the hands of consumers and business owners by creat- ing a local exchange that offers more choice, competition, val- ue and transparency. Nominations are now open for the Oregon Health Insur- ance Exchange Board of Direc- tors and for four work groups established to provide input on the plans for Coordinated Care Organizations. To learn how to apply, go to www.health.ore gon.gov Deadline for nominations is July 15. Just for Fun Casey and Kyle by Will Robertson He that will not apply new reme- dies must expect new Solve this Sudoku Do n ’ t g e t b u r n e d i n t h i s maze evils; for time is the greatest in- novator. FRANCIS BA- CON English philosopher Answer to June 16 Sudoku is on page 20 (1561-1626)