Happenings on the
Hilltop…
(Weippe news)
By Nancy Tschida
weippe_news@yahoo.com
July 4th at the
Sunday is the 4th of July when kids from nine
to ninety enjoy celebrating the birth of our nation. Families and groups have
developed their own traditions. Many people include camping, picnics, parades,
and fire work displays. Fire work displays are traditional for most
celebrations. They are fun to light and set off as well as to watch others light
their fire works. As much enjoyment as they are, they can also be dangerous.
Individuals have been hurt by explosions and fires have been set accidentally.
To avoid problems, it helps to have a safe environment
for this activity. The Weippe Volunteer Fire Department is creating the needed
safe environment. They will have a fire truck at the Mini-Park on July 4th
to ensure the safety of the area and address the concern of wild fires being
started by fire works.
Individuals and families are encouraged to bring their
fire works to the Mini-Park to light and share the joy of celebrating with
others. By doing this, the entire community can enjoy each others fireworks
while ensuring a safe evening without the fear of starting wild fires.
Library
“Streams & Ponds” will be the theme of next week’s Summer
Reading Program. Crafts will be
Weippe Postmaster, Larry Beauchamp, would like to assure
all of his concerned customers that he is fine. People expressed concern because
he lost 40 pounds in the last year.
He was huffing and puffing while doing normal day to day
activities; therefore, decided to make healthy changes in his lifestyle. He
started watching calories and exercising and was amazed at how much more energy
he had after losing weight.
His New Years resolution was to run/walk 500 miles this
year. As of June 16 he has logged
nearly 350 miles, most of them on a treadmill, but since the weather has
improved, he has been getting outside. He says he averages four miles and has
run as far as 5.5 miles during his lunch time.
He encourages everyone to “Just get out there. Eat
healthy and exercise. There is no magic pill except to really make a commitment
to change. Exercise is good for your mind as well as your body and it’s a great
stress reducer.”
The Weippe TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets
Thursday mornings at the
Currently there are five members who have mostly met
their goals and are supporting each other in maintenance. These members are
willing to help others with their goals.
Maintaining weight loss is difficult for most
individuals. Support groups, such as TOPS, are the most effective method to do
this. Even those who have already reached their weight goal are encouraged to
join and receive the extra support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
New members are welcome. The annual fee is $27. Before
joining an individual may visit a regular meeting.
For more information call Charlotte Bonner
Auction for Dave Vaughn
Donations for the Dave Vaughn auction are still being
accepted. To make donations, contact one of the following: Chris Wolfe-Anderson