Gearing Up For Winter

While our neighbors to the south get ready for their first measurable snow fall of the year, and we get to enjoy seasonal weather for the near future, we thought it may be time to start planning ahead for the cold and snowy months. A great way to get excited for winter is finding the new outdoor wear that will keep us warm even in a deep freeze or finding the latest cool gadgets on the market.  From beginners to the outdoor enthusiasts, having the right equipment is critical to enjoying any activity.

The winter brings about great change in our daily lives, but one constant can be to continue to enjoy being outside and active. Check out Outside Magazine for the latest in Winter Gear.

Where do you go to find your winter gear?

Students at Otsego Elementary are Pumped for Walk to School Day!

Check out Otsego Elementary's version of the "Ped Safety Dance"!

The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van Wants to Hear From You!

Wright County Public Health is conducting a survey of services provided by the Wellness on Wheels Van.  We are asking existing users of WOW Van services to complete a survey when they visit and are also interested in the perspective of our community partners regarding the WOW Van services.   Most the people served by the WOW Van don't have health insurance or have high deductibles so may not have a clinic home.

Here is the link to the ten question, WOW van survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2NYM8TR

Local Principal on the Big Stage

Live Wright would like to congratulate Principal Jeff Scherber, Monticello Middle School, who is in Washington DC this week to receive an award for being a 2011 MN Principal of the Year. Principal Scherber serves as the chair of Live Wright’s Community Leadership Team. We are very lucky and thankful to have Principal Scherber on our Live Wright team!

Otsego Elementary is 1st School in Wright County to Sign Up for Walk to School Day!

Check out this video called the "Ped Safety Dance". Get your school staff involved or get a group of students together to create your own for Walk to School Day!

Is your school participating in Walk to School Day on October 5, 2011? 

Hike it! Bike it! Like it!

* The "Ped Safety Dance" was developed by the Michigan Fitness Foundation, with support in part from the National Center for Safe Routes to School. These ideas were adapted from http://saferoutesmichigan.org/w2sd.