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Show Page 6 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Gunnison Valley Swimming Pool Spotlight on Education 2009 Summer Swimming Lessons Fun, summertime, outdoor activities that will motivate your kids July 27- Aug 7 Classes begin at 9:00, 9:45, 10:30, 11:15. Lessons will run Mon. through Fri. and will last 40 min. Class Size: 3 minimum, 6 maximum. • Cost: $30 per student Please pre-register your children for lessons before the first day of class. When classes are full, no more applicants will be accepted. To register call the Gunnison Swimming Pool @ 528-7126 These days it’s not uncommon for children to spend more time in front of the TV and computer than they do playing outside. When the weather is nice, this leaves many parents a bit perplexed. Keeping kids physically active is an important part of a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle. So how do you get your kids excited about going outside? Here are some ideas sure to get you and your kids fired up about outdoor fun. • The many benefits of a garden Involving kids in planting and nurturing a garden is a good way to get them outside and teach them responsibility at the same time. Start by researching appropriate planting times and plants that will grow in the hardiness zone where you live. If it’s too late in the season for planting in your area, consider taking the kids to a local farm that allows you to pick your own fruits, berries or vegetables. After you’re done, take the fun one step further by picking a healthy recipe you can all make together. Fruits are great for all-natural frozen popsicles, salads and bakery items like muffins. Veggies can be easily used in pasta recipes or as side items. • A simple walk has never been more fun A family walk is not only Hansen Yard Care & Yard Guard For all your lawn care needs... • Lawn aerating • Power raking & cleaning up lawns • Fertilizing • Spraying for Weeds & Bugs in your Lawn • Spraying Foundations for Spiders • Mowing, Trimming & Edging Lawns • Sprinkler Design and Renovation • Sprinkler Start-up Call: Brent Hansen 528-7803 Cell 435-851-0974 Mark Christenson 528-7656 Cell 435-851-2131 Brandon Hansen 528-3185 Cell 435-851-0973 BODY BARN Mon - Sat 5 am - 10 pm Closed Sundays 62 South Main Gunnison 435-528-5955 MEMBERSHIP PRICES Monthly $25 $15 $10 $40 $50 $15 $4 $2 Single Adult 19 & Older 16 - 18 year old 13 - 15 year old Couples Family (4) 62 & older Adult Day Usage 18 & Younger Day Usage Thursday, July 16, 2009 Yearly $200 $150 $100 $350 $500 $150 Courtesy Photo/Jacki Andrew An afternoon at Palisade Lake can be a fun and educational place for your kids this summer. quality time spent together, but it gets muscles moving. Enjoy your community and take a walk to your favorite park, playground or beach. Make an afternoon of it and pack a picnic lunch. Don’t forget to keep it healthy -- make sandwiches ahead of time, pack fruits, snacks and other favorites along with water and juice boxes so everyone stays hydrated as they play. • Plan a nature treasure hunt It’s no secret that kids love games. A game of tag or soccer is always fun, but how about planning a unique activity to get them excited about being outdoors? Consider planning a scavenger hunt that incorporates items from nature. Plan ahead and create a list of things that you could find in your area. Include some easy-to-find items and others that are more difficult to locate. To make it more educational, add photos to items on the list they might not recognize so they can learn as they hunt. For example, add a photo of different kinds of leaves, flowers, rocks or feathers and have the kids seek them out. • Organize a group scoot A great alternative to bikes is the scooter, and kids are taking notice. First, make sure your child has a safe scooter to ride on. Once your young rider is ready, get a group of their friends together and go on a group scooter adventure. Choose a specific name for your group and ride through the neighborhood or park. Don’t be surprised if it becomes a weekly activity. Today’s kids might need a little encouragement, but once you get them involved in some exciting and new outdoor activities, they’ll be asking to play outside more often rather than sitting in front of the computer or television. Spotlight on Education is sponsored by Shanelle Winn 85 East Center Street, Gunnison 528-7161 The Management of Gunnison Market look forward to serving you! Prices effective through July 21, 2009 Congratulations to MIRNA RAMOS! Gunnison Market’s Employee of the Month! Enter to win $100 of Grillable Food! See store for details. 85% Lean Ground Beef Boneless Pork Green or Red Seedless $1.49lb. .99lb. 8 ct. Hot Dog, Reg. or Seeded Hamburger Fresh from the Bakery! 4 ct. Ciabatta Sandwich Rolls - $1.99 LaBrea 16 oz. Roasted Garlic Loaf - $2.99 Lofthouse 10 ct. Iced Cookies - $3.99 Cafe Valley 21 oz. Tubs Asst. Mini Muffins $5.99 $2.99 Kool-Aid Jammers 3for$6 .79c Western Family 32 oz. Asst. Yogurt 3for$4 Premium Drinking Water 10 ct. Asst. (excludes 100% Juice) Capri Sun or Coke Products .99c Western Family 24 pk. Half Liter Bottles .59c 2 Liter Bottles Wonder Classic Buns .69c Van Camps’ 15 oz. Pork and Beans Grapes Soda Pop 2for$3. $1.49lb. Sold in 2 lb. Chub @ $3.58 2 Liter Asst. Shasta Strawberries Sirloin Chops $1.79lb. Sirloin Chops 1 lb. Juicy Boneless Pork Western Family 16 oz. Quarters Sweet Cream Florida’s Natural 64 oz. Chilled Asst. $1.89 $2.88 Butter Orange Juice Delicatessen Innovasian Meal Deal (includes 2 lbs. Entrees, 4 Egg Rolls & 4 Rice Cakes) - $14.99 1 lb. Macaroni, Coleslaw or Asst. Potato Reser’s Salads - 2 for $3 BirchBerry Cheddar Cheese - $4.99 lb. |