To the Editor,

Kids in Selah at both John Campbell and Lince Elementary Schools deserve a great big “congratulations” for their hard work week after week in the Mileage Clubs, held weekly at their schools during lunch recess.  As volunteer coordinator for John Campbell’s club, I was impressed beyond words at the perseverance and great attitudes displayed by the kids as they walked and ran their way around the playground, earning awards for each 5 miles completed, all the while improving their fitness.  We had nearly 100 percent participation from students in grades 1-4, with 174 students (plus one teacher, Mitch Richards) earning the free T-shirt  awarded for completion of 25 or more miles, and eight students earning a 50 Mile Club cap as well!  When you see these bright green Mileage Club T-shirts and caps, be sure to congratulate these kids!

Thank you to the parents and grandparents who volunteered to track student laps, serve water, encourage runners, and make awards, spending many hours a week to encourage the kids in their fitness goals.  Teachers and staff at both schools gave excellent encouragement and support as well.  Thanks also to both school PTO programs and as well as many local corporate sponsors who donated incentives and funds to cover the cost of the T-shirts!  Corporate sponsors include Brian Harris Used Cars, Clark Custom Remodeling, Coffee at Tiffany’s, Domex Fruit Co., Helm’s Hardware, Java Jitters, McDonald’s, Morton Supply, Pinnacle Plumbing, Red Apple Market, Royal Bavarian Bakery, Selah Fitness Express, Selah Gym Kids, Selah Kiwanis Club, Selah Subway, Tamaki Law Firm, Teriyaki Grille, and Torkelson Construction.     

I was pleased to serve our kids in this great fitness program, along with Diane McDevitt , coordinator at Lince Elementary.  Thank you Selah, and great job kids!   We look forward to next year and welcome your continued support.

Dana Kuhn,
Selah Parent and Volunteer