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February 2011

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Arlington offers recreation ...................................3Marysville strives to be a healthy community ...4Health opportunities abound ...............................5Arlington promotes healthy lifestyles .................6Healthy options for seniors in Marysville ...........7

All American Hearing ...........................................2Tulalip Health Clinic ..............................................3Smokey Point Family Dentistry ............................4YMCA .....................................................................4Autumnwood Dental .............................................5Brad A. Larreau, DDS ............................................6Fountaingate ..........................................................6Arlington Dental Clinic .........................................7Arlington Pediatric Dentistry ...............................7Skagit Regional Clinics .........................................7Quil Ceda Family Dentistry.................back cover

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An estimated 60 area residents will collapse into cardiac arrest this year.

According to emergency responders, delivery of effective bystander CPR can double or triple a patient’s chance of survival. CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a combination of rescue breaths and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest. When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops pumping blood. CPR can support a small amount of blood !ow to the heart and brain to “buy time” until a de"brillator can be used to restart the heart, or the heart can pump blood on its own.

The American Heart Association recently issued new, simpler CPR guidelines that represent a radical departure from past advice. Based on a lengthy study, the AHA now recommends 30 chest compressions – instead of 15 – for every two rescue breaths. The new motto “Push hard, push fast” stresses the importance of chest

compressions. Anytime the rescuer stops compressions, the !ow of blood through the heart and the rest of the body stops, depriving the heart and brain of oxygen. The idea behind the new guidelines is that fewer interruptions will mean better blood !ow.

If a rescuer feels uncomfortable administering rescue breaths, the AHA advises to do chest compressions only. The recommendations also streamline CPR steps making it easier to remember in a stressful situation. The 911 dispatchers are also trained to talk callers through the steps.

Although the steps are simpler, the new CPR is harder to do. Because it’s tiring, the AHA recommends rotating rescuers every two minutes, making

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“Our parks and recreation department strives to offer rec-reational opportunities that provide health bene! ts as well as enjoyable experiences for the community,” said Sarah Higgins, recreation coordinator for the city of Arlington. “We’re lucky to have large, natural parks that allow us to recreate outdoors, which I believe is an essential part of wellness.”

Higgins noted that the city has furnished playground equip-ment to visitors of the Haller, Terrace, Jensen, York, Forest Trail and Wedgewood parks, plus basketball equipment at the Ter-race, York and Forest Trail parks.

The Arlington Boys & Girls Club is surrounded by baseball and soccer ! elds, from the Cal Kinney and Waldo E. Evans ! elds to the Bill Quake Memorial Park, while the Twin Rivers Park just north of Arlington boasts not only baseball and soccer ! elds, but also a " ying disc golf course.

“We also have the Zimmerman Hill Climb at Crown Ridge Boulevard,” Higgins said. “It’s 2,000 feet of steep steps sur-rounded by trees and shrubs. Our parks are generally open from dawn to dusk.”

A full listing of the city’s park locations, hours and other infor-mation can be found on the city of Arlington website at www.ci.arlington.wa.us. The website also provides information on the Airport, River Crest and Centennial trails, which afford opportu-nities for walking, running, and even bicycling and horseback-riding.

“The county is supposed to complete their portion of Centen-nial Trail this year,” Higgins said. “The city is already drawing up its plans to close up the remaining gap.”

The Centennial Trail bridge in Arlington was dedicated last summer, and 23 miles of the trail have been paved within Sno-homish County as a whole. Once ! nished, Centennial Trail will extend from Snohomish north, all the way to the Skagit County line.

“The community has also demonstrated their ability to pro-vide recreation opportunities through volunteering their time and talents to sponsor many of our activities,” Higgins said. “We welcome input about present and future programs and facilities, so that we may provide the activities that people want.”

Arlington offers citizens active recreation

Of! cials from the city of Arlington and Snohomish County raised the arm of a simulated railroad crossing to dedicate the section of Centennial Trail from Arlington north to Bryant last year.

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OTTO J. HANSSEN, D.D.S. If you’re looking for a healthy and !t lifestyle, Marysville is a great place to live. Not only is there a wide variety of professionals — such as doctors, nutritionists, !tness experts and others — avail-able to assist you, the city also promotes health and wellness through its participation in the Healthy Communities Project.

“The Healthy Communities Project is a prominent theme within the community,” said Jim Ballew, Parks and Recreation Director.

Under the Healthy Communities Project, the city has adopted three priorities to help its residents live a healthy and !t lifestyle.

Priority No. 1 — Increase the number of active communities environments by providing a more !tness-friendly urban recre-ational environment that encourages more bicycling, walking and using trails.

Priority No. 2 — Increase access to healthy foods by promot-ing the eating of more fruits and vegetables as a healthy alterna-tive to junk foods and snacks with little nutritional value. This can be done by utilizing community gardens, increasing access to fruits and vegetables at area food banks and other means.

Priority No. 3 — Increase the number of people who have ac-cess to low cost or free recreational opportunities.

Ballew pointed out several of the project’s popular programs such as the community garden which almost doubled in size this year; the Healthy Community Challenge Day which will be held this year at Allen Creek Elementary School on June 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the Moving Mondays and Walking Wednes-days which are held weekly at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Ballew added that monthly free family swim nights at the high school were sponsored through March and that they would like to continue them for the remainder of the year if a sponsor can be found.

For more information about Marysville’s Healthy Communities Project, go to www.marysvillewa.gov/HealthyCommunities. For information about upcoming classes and to register via ePlay, go to the city’s website at www.marysvillewa.gov.

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Marysville’s Healthy Community Challenge Day draws participants of all ages and offers information on how to live a !t and healthy lifestyle.

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ArlingtonAs spring and summer ap-

proach, the city of Arlington be-gins to offer programs that keep kids active, as well as outside.

“We offer a number of different outdoor activities for kids, but the sports leagues and camps are always the most popular,” said Arlington recreation man-ager Sarah Higgins.

The sports leagues are in abundance, but there are also spe-ciality classes such as the Cooking Up Culture series held at Weston High School. For kids ages 5-12, this class will teach kids about the food from a different country, as well as proper cooking methods. The classes will be once a month, starting with French cuisine March 12 and the cost is $25 per class.

As far as athletics go, Skyhawks has announced a trio of weeklong summer camps starting with the Mini-Hawk Camp, which teaches more than one sport, which will be at Quake Park July 11-15 at 9 a.m. Price is $109.

The Tennis Quickstart Camp for ages 4-6 will be at the Arlington High School, July 18-22 at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $75.

Finally, Skyhawks has a Skateboarding Camp for ages 7-12 at the Arlington Skatepark, Aug. 8-12 at 9 a.m. Cost is $109.

The Tiger Family Martial Arts class will be at the Old Ar-lington High School, Feb. 17 to March 26 at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $60.

Finally, those looking to stay active by babysitting can learn the basics at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, April 16 and 23 at 9 a.m. Cost per class is $30.

For more information, call Arlington Parks and Recreation at 360-403-4605 or log onto http://ci.arlington.wa.us.

MarysvilleWhile sports leagues and high-

energy activities are the norm for the Marysville Parks and Recre-ation Department, the newest program might draw the most gratitude from parents.

Marysville has decided to continue its Tiny Tots program this spring.

“For the parents that are home with the kids all day, they can drop them off for crafts and stories while they get some time to themselves,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jim Ballew.

“We like this program because it also keeps kids socializing with

Health and ! tness opportunities abound for children of all ages in Marysville and Arlington

A pair of kids square off at the Tiger Family Martial Arts class, which is organized by the Arlington Parks & Recreation Department.

A toddler is playing during the Tiny Tots program organized by Marysville Parks & Recreation Department. Not valid with any other offer. Exclusions may apply. Valid to qualified patients in our recall system only. Expires: 4/30/11

others and they stay active,” said Ballew.The program is held every Thursday until April 28 and there is a

$5 trial visit charge and punch cards of ! ve ($25) and 10 classes ($45) for varying prices.

For other parents in search of more structure for their children, the parks and rec department offers classes in sport, dance and art.

ZumbaTomic for kids will be held for ages 4-7 on Mondays, from March 7 to April 18, at the Marysville Community Center. Class for kids ages 8-12 is Wednesdays Feb. 23 to March 30. Cost is $48.

Kids can learn Creative Dance at the community center on Fridays from March 4 through 25. Cost is $40.

For those looking for self defense, Kung Fu 4 Kids offers Tae Kwon Do or Kung Fu for beginners March 1-28 and April 1-29. Cost is $89.

Bowling for beginners will be held on Mondays, April 4-25 at Strawberry Lanes Bowling Alley. Cost is $35.

Finally, the Seven-A-Side Soccer League will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from April 4 to June 9 at the Marysville Youth Soccer Complex. Cost is $65.

For more information about Marysville Parks and Recreation De-partment’s programs for kids, call 360-363-8450 or log onto www.marysvillewa.gov.

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The city and community of Arlington work to assist seniors and other adults in improving and maintaining their health as they age.

Adele Erbeck, health and wellness coordinator for the Stilla-guamish Senior Center, touted the center’s ongoing aerobics, Fit-For-Life and Zumba classes.

“Aerobics provide a cardio workout for seniors plus balance, strength and coordination activities, while our !tness is low-impact and tailored to participants’ abilities,” Erbeck said.

Aerobics and Fit-For-Life classes meet at the center on Mondays and Wednesdays, while Zumba classes meet several afternoons a week. The center also offers Weight Watchers and Take Off Pounds Sensibly at different times during each week.

The center not only caters to the physical health of seniors and other adults, with blood pressure checks every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and a foot clinic on the second and third Tuesdays of each month, but also takes their mental and emotional health into account. The Dakim Brain Fitness Program helps seniors stay mentally sharp.

The center’s Outreach Support Services are available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for referrals to social ser-vices in the community, or for loans of assistive equipment such as wheelchairs, canes and commodes. The center’s Family Care-giver Program will likewise continue to offer its popular Power-ful Tools For Caregivers class, to help support family caregivers in the challenges they face in caring for loved ones. Family care-givers can also take advantage of a weekly support group that meets Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

More information about the center’s classes, services and pro-grams can be obtained by calling 360-653-4551 or go to their website at www.stillaguamishseniorcenter.com.

On March 10 from 1-4 p.m., the Alzheimer’s Association will present an early-stage memory-loss seminar at the Stilla-guamish Senior Center, for those whose memory loss is affecting their daily life, as well as those in the early stages of dementia. Discussion topics will include medical causes and treatments, future planning and communication strategies. Call Samantha Woodward at 206-529-3868 or 1-800-848-7097, ext. 229, to schedule your pre-registration interview to attend this class.

A $60 family martial arts class runs from Feb. 17 to March 26 at the old Arlington High School building, while the Arlington Boys & Girls Club will present a “Heart Healthy Mediterranean Diet” class Feb. 21, March 21 and April 19, starting at 6 p.m. with a cost of $35 per class.

For information about the city of Arlington’s classes, call 360-403-3448 or go to the website at ci.arlington.wa.us.

A four-week basic yoga class starts March 1 at the Stilla-guamish Athletic Club. The cost will run $50 for one class per week and $90 for two classes a week. All levels are welcome. The club will also serve as the site for Pilates classes from March 2-25, Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 a.m., with the same prices for each number of weekly classes as yoga.

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The city of Marysville’s Parks and Recreation Department has already made a commitment to making its citizens healthier, and this spring’s programs are set to continue that trend, especially for seniors and other adults.

“We have a solid group of seniors in this community who stay active and are always looking for more activities and to meet new people,” said Jim Ballew, parks and recreation director for the city of Marysville.

Ballew reported that dancing is one of the more popular activi-ties among Marysville seniors, to which the Parks and Recreation Department has responded by once again offering its ballroom, salsa and belly dancing classes, all starting in March.

Salsa dancing classes begin March 3 and extend across the following four Wednesdays, while belly dancing classescommence March 7 and continue every Monday until April 4. Ballroom dancing classes kick off March 23 and run every Wednesday until May 4. Instructor Margil Crowley is also lead-ing clogging classes, which are similar to tap dancing and line dancing, every Monday until April 25. Fees vary for each class, but all these classes take place at the Ken Baxter Community Center, located at 514 Delta Ave.

The Ken Baxter Community Center is also serving as the site for Low-impact Aerobics on Mondays and Wednesdays, from March 7-30 and from April 4-27, as well as Better Balance on Wednesdays, from March 23 through April 27. The fees are $40 for low-impact aerobics and $45 for better balance.

The center is also offering a trio of meditation classes including Intro to Meditation on Feb. 16 and 23, from 6-7:30 p.m., which costs $38; Advanced Meditation on March 9 and 16, from 6-7:30 p.m., which costs $38; and Lunch Time Meditationwhich is Feb. 10 and 17, from 12:10-12:50 p.m., and costs $30. All three classes have a $3 materials fee in addition to the cost.

For more information about any of the center’s classes for se-niors, call Marysville Parks and Recreation at 360-363-8450 or visit its website at www.marysvillewa.gov or call the Ken Baxter Community Center at 360-363-8450.

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In addition to hosting seminars by agencies such as Senior Services of Snohomish County at its annual Healthy Communities Challenge Day, the city of Marysville’s Parks and Recreation Department has also promoted healthy living among its citizens through a wide variety of active recreation programs.

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