New Lake Chelan Get Fit Contest Starts February 15.

Press Release Posted January 24, 2012 by Lake Chelan Community Hospital.

With January slipping by, is it getting harder to keep that New Year’s resolution of moving more and eating less?

If so, the new GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN challenge may provide the boost you need.

Lake Chelan Community Hospital (LCCH) is partnering with Ben Higgins of Chelan, who started GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN last year, as well as other local businesses, to expand the community weight loss challenge. This includes nutrition and fitness workshops, weekly raffles, blogs, cash prizes and the opportunity to collect GET FIT! points by participating in fun fitness activities.

The challenge isn’t just about losing weight, said Brad Hankins, LCCH Chief Operating Officer. It’s about being healthier and more physically active. When participants have their initial weigh in and measurements at LCCH, they will also receive a free blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screening. They will receive another screening at the conclusion of the challenge. Those tests, combined with weight loss, body fat reduction and participation in GET FIT! activities, will determine the winners.

“But all participants will be winners,” said Hankins.  “The medical screenings will uncover important health information, and the nutrition and fitness workshops will provide tools to success.”

How it works
The GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN challenge begins in February and has three start dates, each ending 90 days from the initial weigh-in and screening. People can participate as both an individual and on a team of four.

Everyone who completes a screening will receive a GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN t-shirt and those who lose five percent of their weight or body fat (either as an individual or as a team) will win a sports pack. GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN also encourages friendly competition between area businesses and community members.

“Partnering with LCCH is going to take the GET FIT challenge to a new level and make it more available to the public,” said Higgins. About 50 people participated in two sessions of the program last year, and the GET FIT team anticipates an increase in 2012.

The team has invited local health and wellness businesses to participate by offering free or reduced-rate activities to GET FIT participants. They hope the free screenings, workshops and friendly competition will spark a community interest to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle.

We’d like to get local restaurants involved too, said Higgins, so that people could choose GET FIT healthy options when they dine out in Manson or Chelan – or even take healthy cooking classes.

How it started
Higgins’ fitness journey became eight years ago, when he had a serious medical scare. His cardiologist told him that he was lucky to be alive and that he could either change his lifestyle or die.  “I was a very bad example at the time,” said Higgins. “I ate way too much, and I ate food that was bad for me.”

Higgins took his doctor’s advice to heart. He started walking. The first day he made it around one downtown Chelan block. The next time he tackled two blocks. Before long he was walking three to four miles a day three times a week, which crept to five days, and now Higgins walk every day. “I haven’t missed a day in over seven years,” he said.

When Higgins went back to his cardiologist a year after his medical scare, the doctor didn’t recognize him; he had lost so much weight! Higgins felt better too. “I enjoy life more,” he said, “and I can do things I couldn’t do before. Being more fit made life better for both me and my family.”

After enjoying his improved health and energy for a few years, Higgins decided he needed a little extra motivation. He also wanted to help others get healthier. “I’d seen the show the Biggest Loser,” he said, “and I thought it would be fun to start something like that here, but with no one getting thrown out.”

Higgins bought t-shirts, put up prize money and paid for participants’ first month gym memberships at Lake Chelan Fitness. The program was a success. Not only did participants lose weight, but the motivation helped Higgins stay fit. When he went out, people asked him how far he had walked or how much he had eaten that day. He got on the radio every Monday morning and reported his weight. “Good, bad or ugly,” he said. “And it made me more accountable.”

While participants in GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN certainly won’t be expected to report their weight in the media (all information is confidential), Higgins hopes the challenge will encourage them to eat better and move more. He knows from experience that physical health makes a big difference in life. “When I feel good physically, it makes everything else seem better too,” he said.

Lake Chelan’s hospital is excited to partner with Higgins and looks forward to promoting wellness in the community. If you are interested in joining GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN, you can register for a free screening time at LCCH by calling 682-3300. The first screening dates are Feb. 15-16, followed by Feb. 22-23 and Feb. 29 – March 1. They will be held between 7-9 AM, and participants must be fasting for 12 hours prior to screening. There will be both men and women screeners available.

Visit getfitlakechelan.com for more information, recipes and blogs by community members. You can also visit the challenge’s Facebook page at facebook.com/getfitlakechelan.

Organizer and sponsors of GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN so far are Chelan Realty, Yoga Chelan, Heartfelt Fitness, Chelan Red Apple, Manson Red Apple, England Chiropractic, Take Shape for Life, Lake Chelan Network, LCCH, KOZI, Chelan Printing & Signs, Chelan Fruit, and Chelan Fresh. Other area businesses who would like to participate are encouraged to contact Agustin at abenegas@lcch.net or 682-3300.

Go to the Get Fit Lake Chelan Website to Get Started.

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New Get Fit Lake Chelan Contest will bring fun, fitness, and good health to the Chelan Valley!

With January slipping by, is it getting harder to keep that New Year’s resolution of moving more and eating less? If so, the new GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN challenge may provide the boost you need.

Lake Chelan Community Hospital (LCCH) is partnering with Ben Higgins of Chelan, who started GET FIT! LAKE CHELAN last year. Other local businesses are also participating to expand the community weight loss challenge. This includes nutrition and fitness workshops, weekly raffles, blogs, cash prizes and the opportunity to collect GET FIT! points by participating in fun fitness activities.

The challenge isn’t just about losing weight, said Brad Hankins, LCCH Chief Operating Officer. It’s about being healthier and more physically active. When participants have their initial weigh in and measurements at LCCH, they will also receive a free blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screening. They will receive another screening at the conclusion of the challenge. Those tests, combined with weight loss, body fat reduction and participation in GET FIT! activities, will determine the winners.

“But all participants will be winners,” said Hankins.  “The medical screenings will uncover important health information, and the nutrition and fitness workshops will provide tools to success.”

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Get Fit Lake Chelan Website will be online January 28, 2012.

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Just another photo of the beauty of Lake Chelan taken form above the Lake Chelan State Park.

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The Beauty Of Lake Chelan Always Is In View

Whereever you drive around Lake Chelan, it’s sometimes very hard to keep your eyes on the road. The beauty of the lake finds you constantly staring at this wonder of mother nature right here in our own back yard.

Many come to visit, and enjoy the lake and it’s surrounding beauty then realize that this is the spot they have been looking for all thier life. Unce you come here, you will not be able to stay away.

No kidding, with 300 days of sunshine and the majestic views, you will be hooked!

Enjoy Lake Chelan!

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Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 Ends On A Great Note.

Multi block Ice sculpturing contest brought four very talented teams to Chelan for the Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 Ice Sculpting contest.

It was obvious right away that they were all quality professional sculptors and were ready to give us a great show. Each team started with 10, 300 pound blocks of ice to make their masterpieces . Sculpting began at 8 PM Friday evening, and continued through all day Saturday and Saturday night with the conclusion coming at 3 PM Sunday afternoon.

Read Full Story For Winners and Pictures on Chelanpress………..

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Ice Tour at the Lake Chelan Winterfest will show off Historic Ice Sculptures done by Creative Ice.

This was just one of the many Ice Sculptures being put together this week by Creative Ice for Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012. They were busy all day yesterday going around the Lake Chelan Valley creating sculptures of Lake Chelan history. many of them are located at wineries as well as other choice locations. They are the feature if the Ice Sculpture Wine Tour that will be taking place all weekend long. This sculpture is at the Tsillan Cellars Winery on the south shore of Lake Chelan. Be sure to visit all of the Lake Chelan area wineries this weekend and enjoy some of the most unique award winning wines in the world.

I will be posting photos of all of the historical sculptures plus the ones from the ice sculpturing contest in separate galleries.

All of the Historical Ice Gallery Photos Are Here……….

Steve and Justin Cox gave the Ice Slide at the Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 a quick try after completing it today. Looks like it met their approval. People started lining up immediately to “Do The Slide”.

Go here to see the video and other  Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 photos.

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Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 1st Day Photos of  “Ice Lounge”.

Lake Chelan Winterfest is again proud to have International Master Ice Sculptor Steve Cox who brings over 20 years of experience to every handcrafted sculpture. Together with his son Justin they create an average of 15-20 sculptures each week. By blending new technology and hand-craftsmanship, Creative Ice brings that special touch to the event that only they can accomplish!

Here are some photos of the “Ice Lounge” getting started today. This will be the featured ice sculpture at this years Winterfest,  The couch you see here will be completed with table, chairs, and of course the bar and serving area. It is estimated that over 50, 000 lbs of ice will be sculptured by Creative Ice during the course of this week.

Come join us for Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 January 13 – 15, 2011

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Also see today’s Video Here………

Here are updated photos of the “Ice Bar”…

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Manson Apple Blossom selection the end of January 2012.

Everyone is invited to the Manson Apple Blossom 2012 Selection on January 21st, at 7 p.m. at the Manson High School.

This year again brings 10 beautiful and talented young ladies to compete and be part of the Manson 2012 Apple Blossom Royalty. Please come out and support them and enjoy one of the great events of Manson and the Lake Chelan area. We will post more information as it becomes available.

The Manson Apple Blossom Festival is held in May of each year and is one of the premiere events of the Lake Chelan Valley. This year looks better than ever as the Lake Chelan and Manson area continues to be the center for tourism in the state of Washington. With the unique wineries,restaurants, and recreation you will find excitement in the Lake Chelan Valley all year around.

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Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012

Lake Chelan Winterfest kicked off Saturday January 7 marking the beginning of the week long professional ice sculpturing that will be taking place for the Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 by Creative Ice. Even though there is no snow this year, we are looking forward to cooler temperatures to keep the sculptures in place for the next week.

Steve and son Justin were all smiles today as they started this sculpture of the Ice Throne in front of the Museum. I talked to them as they were getting started a about 10 AM, and they were on a happy mission of sculpting. I came back a couple different times in two hour intervals and was amazed at the progress that took place each time. Included here are some photos of the progress as it took place. Also a video is available of the setting of one of the 300 lb ice blocks. I will post the final product photo tomorrow. Great work Steve and Justin Cox, and welcome to the Lake chelan Winterfest 2012.

Creative Ice will be building several ice sculptures this week including the popular Ice Bar, complete with ice tables and ice stools. Keep your eyes open as you go through Lake Chelan this week to see where they will be as they move around the town.

The popular Wine Walk featuring the Chelan Wineries is also back this year and has been extended to two days for a better experience. Be sure to visit all of our local wineries during Lake Chelan Winterfest for great wine and excellent food.

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Lake Chelan Rotary is proud to announce that Maria Bradley, a 16-year-old Junior at Chelan High School has been chosen to be our 2012 Rotary exchange student to Japan. The daughter of Ken and Rosalyn Bradley, Maria absolutely loves clubs and is involved in quite a few including; Med Club, FBLA, drama and was formerly Art Club Vice President.  Maria is an excellent student and has even been in several plays put on by Chelan Valley Players. One of Maria’s favorite things to do is learn about new cultures and meet new people.

As a Rotary Youth Exchange student, Maria will spend up to a year living with host families and attending school in Japan. She will learn a new way of living, a great deal about herself, and possibly even a new language. She will also be an ambassador, teaching people she meets about her country, culture, and ideas.

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Winterfest in Lake Chelan this January, 2012 will be a combination of the local Wineries, Downtown Businesses, and area volunteers to make this one of the premiere winter events for the Chelan Valley. Winterfest Starts Friday January 6, 2012

For complete information and photos of Lake ChelanWinterfest 2012 Visit Chelanpress! Ice sculpturing by Creative Ice Will Be Updated Daily.

Ice sculptures, both professional and amateur, bonfires, fireworks, and of course the popular Wine Walk featuring the fabulous Wines and Wineries of the Lake Chelan Valley. The wines of the valley have constantly been recieving awards for the unique taste that can only be attained in the Lake Chelan AVA area of Washington State. The Wine Walk was such a popular event that it be held two days this year to better show off the valley’s wines. Be sure you get your tickets as they sell out fast.

Lake Chelan Winterfest 2012 will be welcoming back Steve Cox and his fantastic craftsmen from Creative Ice to again provide us unsurpassed beauty in Ice Sculpturing for the week of Wnterfest. Local participants will also take to the ice to try their hand at this precise cold weather art form.

Don’t forget the Polar Bear Splash and bonfire for the brave of heart, and the fun for all of us who watch it!

Live Music all weekend long on both weekends of the festival keeps everyone in a festive mood. New this year is the Soupfest and Artisan Alley.

If you want without a doubt the best wintertime enjoyment and fun in the state, Then make sure are in Lake Chelan January 6-8, and January 13-15 for a non stop good time that the whole family will enjoy. Make sure you stop by the Lake Chelan Chamber Of Commerce for any information you may need. We can hardly wait to see everyone for the fun!!

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For most of us, Washington’s economy has never been this bad. Since the mortgage bubble popped we’ve lost more jobs faster, and recovered more slowly, than at any time since the Second World War. That includes iconic slumps such as the Boeing Bust, the early-’80s double-dip and the dot-com crash barely a decade ago.

As these charts and graphs show, the recession has fallen hardest on people in the lower-middle and working classes — folks who were just getting by or maybe starting to make some headway when the bottom fell out. Statistics can’t capture the pervasive sense of economic dislocation the slump has engendered. But they can at least help us understand what’s happening and to whom. — Drew DeSilver / The Seattle Times

Replay a live chat about the Great Recession’s toll Tuesday at noon. | Data interactive: See more information about your area
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Many parasailers were out enjoying the great weather and perfect conditions today at Lake Chelan. The skies were full of color as each one took their turn from launching off of Chelan Butte, and finally landing in Chelan Falls.This is a video of the landing spot in Chelan Falls. Note that the second one to land has two in the pouch!.

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Lake Chelan. Highway 150 Safety and speed issues discussed at Manson Community Council Meeting.

Janeen Ring from the WSDOT was on hand at the Manson Community Council Meeting on Tuesday October 18^th for a discussion on the possibility of a speed limit adjustment to Highway 150. She presented different photos of HWY 150 along with graphs and statistics gathered over the last 5 years about accidents on the highway. Graphs showed that August seemed to be the month with the most accidents occurring, although it is a limited number. The Casino Intersection and Cabana row had the most discussion.

In a study done by hands on speed surveillance, the results showed that the average speed was actually already below the 45 mph limit, at 42 mph.

There were over 25 people in attendance at the meeting. When asked for a count of who would like to see the speed limit changed to 35, one was in favor. The rest of those in attendance voted to keep the speed limit the same. This was an unofficial vote by showing of hands.

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When You Stay At The Mountain View Lodge, an elegant room is only the beginning  of a great experience. The outdoor firepit, huge BBQ areas and inviting pool help make your stay a memorable one. Located in the peaceful and scenic resort community of Manson Village just 7 miles up-lake from the city of Chelan in the Chelan Valley’s Northshore Recreation Area. Both the hotel and our vacation home rentals are within a 3 block walk of the incomparable Lake Chelan, great shopping, a fabulous famers market, casual or fine dining, and award winning wine tasting. The Mill Bay Casino is just a mile down the road with a shuttle that will pick you up…  right at our lobby door! Fall, Winter, and Spring activities and festivals abound and are easily accessible,  as well.

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Movie of the Lady Express returning from it’s daily trip to Stehekin at the head of Lake Chelan. This is a 100 mile trip that is done every day of the year.

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Chelan Falls has spectacular waterfalls when the gates are open from Lake Chelan.

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