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The Delicious Revenge

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7 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia

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Come enjoy a family-friendly comedy about sibling

rivalry mixed with imagination. This evening is

pay-what-you-will night.

February 19th

February 28

Winter Carnival

All day, White Pass

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February 14

Sleeping Beauty Night

5 p.m., Centralia Ballet Academy

Kids can enjoy a few hours of fun eating pizza,

playing games, making crafts and learning about

the classical ballet, “The Sleeping Beauty.” Mem-

bers of Ballet Theatre of Washington will also

perform excepts from the ballet. Parents need not

be present. Cost is $15 to $20. Pre-registration is

strongly recommended.


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Build, stack, snap and construct! The

library will have bricks, blocks, logs,

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Construction Night

5 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library

February 21

Paper Airplane Flight School

1 p.m., Olympic Flight Museum, Olympia

An afternoon of fun with hands-on paper air-

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The oldest bridge in the world is the Zhaozhou Bridge in China. It is a

stone-segmented arch bridge. It was built in 605 A.D. It is still

standing strong and is in use today.

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People who design bridges are called civil engineers.

The Golden Gate Bridge is painted

international orange.

Arched bridges are one of the oldest forms of bridges. In fact, there are

arch bridges still standing today that were built by the Romans.

The longest suspension bridge

in the world (as of 2010) is the Akashi Kaikyo

Bridge in Kobe, Japan.

Suspension bridges can

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learn a little science.

What You Need:

To Prepare:

3. Place both bottles and pencils on a table and go find an audience.

• Funnel (to fill the bottles with rice)

• Two identical plastic water bottles — empty and dry

• Dry, uncooked rice (enough to fill both bottles) *Regular rice works better than instant.

• Two pencils

1. Fill the first bottle an inch from the top with rice.

2. Fill the second bottle to the top and tap the bottom of the bottle gently on the table. As you tap, the rice will pack down in the bottle and make room for more rice. Add rice to this bottle and continue to tap until

both bottles look like they have the same amount of rice. You may want to take one of the pencils and push the rice down.

The Trick:1. Ask a friend to assist you.

2. Place the first bottle in front of your friend.

3. Ask you friend to push their pencil into the first bottle while you push yours into the second bottle (the one that has the packed rice). Then tell them to lift the pencil back up.

4. Watch as your friend is amazed that their bottle stayed on the table while yours lifted into the air! Your friend will wonder what they did wrong and may even attempt it again — without luck.

Why does this work?Friction and density are at play here. The packed rice has very little room to move like the unpacked rice does, so it tends to press against the sides of the bottle.The scientific principle that makes this feat work is friction. The pencil gets stuck between the rice and the sides of the bottle. That’s all there is to it.

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When it rains or snows, most of that water seeps into the ground. But what if the ground is covered with a paved surface like a sidewalk or parking lot? In that case, the water flows into gutters or storm drains.

Water picks up pollutants as it runs through city streets, gutters and storm drains. These pollutants can make water in our creeks unsafe for humans, plants and animals. This pollution is called non-point source pollution.

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Pet waste on streets and sidewalks can end up in storm drains. Gross!

Soapy water from car washing travels to storm drains.

Fertilizer, pesticides and other garden chemicals can wash into storm water.

When it rains, oil and gas that has dripped from cars washes into storm drains.

Paint enters drains when brushes are cleaned outside.

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Clean up after pets. Dispose of waste in the trash.

Keep litter, leaves and debris out of the street gutters and storm drains. These drain directly to lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands.

Keep a drip pan under parked cars and dispose of used motor oil at an official recycling center.

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, wasted food is a significant contributor to climate change. Wasted food that rots in landfills releases methane, a greenhouse gas that the EPA notes is 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. That’s a considerable threat, especially when considering that wasted food totaled 35 million tons in the United States alone in 2012. But wasted food is not only hurting the planet, but it takes money out of people’s pockets as well. The EPA points out that the average family of

four loses $1,600 a year from wasted food they toss out. That wasted food could be composted to benefit the environment, but the vast majority of it ends up in landfills. People who want to reduce their food waste and the harmful effects that waste has on the environment can buy less food, donate

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Stephen Bavolek, creator of Nurturing Parenting Programs, explains that in order to become self-assured, people need the following key ele-ments to be in place: the need to belong, the need to feel important and significant and the need to feel capable. As we apply these principles to raising children, we help grow children’s self-esteem for a lifetime. Let’s take a look at a few practical strategies that help establish these feelings in children.

Feelings of belonging can be met through simple statements. Statements such as, “I am glad you are part of this family,” or “It is fun to have you in this family,” give the child confidence they belong to this group of people. This confidence brings feelings of security that they don’t have to seek elsewhere.

Time-in requires a parent or caregiver to spend time with and physi-cally and mentally get on the level of the child. Whether this means sitting next to them on the floor, sitting by them in a chair at a table, or standing near them. Get focused on what the child is involved in and observe their play, listen to their stories or hear out their joy or problems. Spending at least 15 to 20 minutes a day doing this with our children demonstrates to them their importance.

Noticing what a child is doing reinforces the idea of importance. Let’s say a child is building with blocks. As you are on the floor next to the child watching them build, notice what they are doing and comment. Statements such as, “You are focused on this building project,” or “It looks like you are concentrating on building,” name specific qualities and strengths you see in the child, and helps them to feel recognized for their individual skills and abilities.

Giving children responsibilities is another way to encourage them to feel they belong and that they play a significant role and are ca-pable. Of course, age appropriate responsibilities is key, the child needs to feel successful at completing the task. The chore might be picking up toys, setting the table for dinner, or taking out the weekly garbage.

Children’s self-confidence begins with parent or caregiver interactions. As adults, we can help meet a child’s needs: the need to belong, to feel significant and recognized as an individual, and to feel capable of solving problems and completing tasks. Putting these practices into place builds a foundation for children’s self-esteem.

Cristi Heitschmidt is the Dean of the Child and Family Studies Division at Centralia College. She grew up in Minnesota, obtained a bachelor’s degree in family studies and a master’s degree in teaching. She currently lives in Olympia, is married, and raising a son.

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Setting the Stage

By Carrina Stanton of Chehalis

With a proliferation of technology that allows us almost instant access to entertainment, fewer Americans are seeking live theater. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, about 30 percent of Americans attended at least one musical or live theater performance in 2002, but by 2014 that number had dropped to about 22 percent. But live theater is important, said Katrina Wulff, an Evergreen Playhouse board member and director of “The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers.” Princess Rubyslippers is part of a second season in a row that the Evergreen Playhouse has had at least one family-friendly play. Wulff said the biggest mistakes she sees parents make when taking children to the theater is either being too uptight or too lenient. At most plays, she said, it’s OK and encouraged for all audience members to laugh and react to what is happening on stage — in fact the actors like it. It’s generally OK to let your kids be a little wiggly, just don’t let them run up and down the aisles during a play, she noted. “People don’t know how to interact with plays,” Wulff said. “But some of the best shows I’ve ever been to

have had a lot of audience participation like laughter. The energy just builds.” The upcoming “The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers”

will be a chance for just that kind of audience interaction in a family-friendly environment.

It is a story about a 5-year-old girl named Ruby (portrayed by Anna M.) who wants to play with her 7-year-old sister Jackie (played by

Kelsey N.) and 6-year-old friend Tom (played by Courtney Joy S.). They decide to play a game of hide and seek and as soon as Ruby slips into

her toy box to hide, she enters a magical world of imagination. “It’s all about imagination,” Wulff said. “Where imagination takes us

and what we do with it to help us through tough situations.”

In Ruby’s imagination land, she is a princess but some of the characters are strange and new. Her mum (played by Angela Wilcox) is a

fairy godmother, but a completely useless one who turns the princess into a maid. To make

everything right, Ruby must find her prince — but it’s not who you’ll expect it to be. Since they expect a lot of kids, assistant director Sophi Wulff said performers are to be prepared for an audience that may be a little more wiggly and noisy than other audiences. “Let them be kids. Let them be loud.

We’re ready for them,” she said.

• Doyourhomework– Learn about the show and make sure it is appropriate for your kids. Every child and family is different, you will have to think about how your kids might react to the story and characters. Ask anyone who has seen it or go see it first and judge for yourself.

• Choosewisely– If this is your first time out, choose a play intended for children, where the actors have likely been prepared for young audience members.

• SettheScene- Talk to them about what seeing a play is like including details such as the lights going out between scenes that might be scary to kids if they’re not expecting it. Make sure they understand that plays include a lot of quiet sitting but that it is OK for them to laugh or react to what is happening on stage. • Getthemexcited– Talk to your kids about the plot and characters. If possible, read them a book adaptation. They are more likely to stay engaged if they know the storyline.

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T ips for Taking Kids to Live T heater

“It’sallaboutimagination,”

Katrina Wulff,Evergreen Playhouse board

member

“Letthembekids.Letthembeloud.We’rereadyforthem,”

Katrina Wulff,Evergreen Playhouse board member

Enjoy the theater by participating or by watchingEvergreenPlayhouse

226 West Center St., Centralia(360) 736-8628

What: “The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers”

When: February 13th through 15th, February 20th through 22nd; February

27th through March 1st. *February 19th is pay-what-you-

will night.

MorganArtsCentre

190 Plomondon Rd., Toledo(360) 864-4278

What: Children’s Theatre WorkshopWhen: July 27th through July 31st,

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.About: A week-long, all-day theater

camp for kids ages 8 to 18.

RoxyTheater233 W. Main St., Morton

(360) 496-0541What: Summer Drama Camp

When: June 22nd through July 10th, Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to

4 p.m. Show, July 11th at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 12th at 2 p.m.

About: Children from ages 6 to 18 act, dance, sing, design, build, paint,

and enjoy lunch.

CentraliaBalletAcademy

221 South Tower Ave., Centralia(360) 623-9010

What: Musical Theater Class When: Thursdays, 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

About: Students, ages 8 and up will experience what it takes to put on a musical theater performance. Class

includes teaching students how to sing, act, and dance.

Carrina Stanton is a freelance writer who loves telling your stories in the pages of The

Chronicle and Southwest Washington Family magazine. She and her husband are raising their two daughters in Chehalis.

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What: A musical production of “The Addams Family”

When: May 7 though May 9; May 15 and 16

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2015

If the groundhog sees his shadow,

winter will last for another six weeks!

Groundhog Day

“Jump Rope For Heart” and

“HOOPS for Heart” help you exercise and raise money. Go to heart.org to

learn more.American Heart

Month

Find a cozy corner and curl up to read

a good book. Choose a classic

like the Little House series.

The first day of the year in the Chinese

calendar brings in the Year of the Sheep.

Laura Ingalls Wilder born on this day in 1867

Remind your parents to submit

your family photos at

swwfamily.com for our scrapbook

page.

Celebrate the achievements of

African Americans by naming three of your African

American heroes.

When’s thelast time you got a new toothbrush? Dentists say we

should use a new toothbrush every

month.

Go outside and check on the

weather. Then come back in and give your family a

weather report.National Weather Service estab-lished in 1870

Imagine you are alone on an uninhabited

island. Write a story describing a day in your life.

Think up an invention that would help a

disabled person in honor of

Thomas Edison’s birthday today.

NationalInventors’ DayUmbrella Day

Do you read the Judy Blume

books? Do you know what the

I.S.A.F. Club is in Fudge-a-Mania?

Judy Blume’sBirthday

If you could change your name, which name would

you choose for yourself?

Get a DifferentName Day

Why not show some love for your

backyard birds today? Go to nwf.org and

look up Nature Crafts for Valentines

to make some heart-shaped treats.Valentine’s DayValentine’s Day

Susan B. Anthony believed all people should have equal rights and that girls should get the same education as boys.

Celebrate the birth of Susan B. Anthony

today in 1820.

Get an aerobic workout today. Go out for a jog or if

the weather is bad, jog on the spot or do jumping jacks

for at least 10 minutes.

Presidents’ Day

Who is your favorite president? Find out about past

presidents at whitehouse.gov/kids

The February flower is a violet.

Draw a bouquet of violets and give it to your mother or

grandmother.

Do something special for your pet today. Clean out their bowls,

brush them, wash their bedding or

take your dog for a long walk.

Love Your Pet Day

Write a letter to a friend or relative who

lives far away.InternationalFriendship

Month

Today is the birthday of Levi Strauss. He invented blue jeans. Survey the class to

see how many people wear blue jeans. How

many people own more than one pair? Graph your results.

Make up astory today with a friend about a

lonely polar bear.Polar Bear Day

Invent some snack food today. Combine some of your favorite nuts, seeds and fruits to

make it as nutritious as possible.Snack Food

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George Washington was born on this day in 1732. Collect all

your quarters, sort them and count

them up.

Volunteer to read to younger

students at your local

library.

Library Lovers’Month

Black HistoryMonth

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Day

(Answer: I Swallowed A Fly)

Today is Quiet Day. Speak in a low voice, no shouting

and help make your classroom a quiet

place today.

Being a member of scouting

builds character, citizenship and fitness. Learn more about

scouting today.

This day honors the invention that protects us from rain and sunlight.

The first Monopoly game was sold on this

day in 1935. Gather some

friends and play a game today.

Boy Scouts Day

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How long have you been teaching?

I have been teaching since I was 19 years old — that means I’ve been involved with education for 44 years. Holy buckets!

What is your favorite part of teaching? I love the look on the face of a child when they “get it!” I love the “ah-ha” moment. I love the smiles that come across the face and into the eyes of students when they have accomplished something they didn’t think they could ever do.

What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of the classroom?

I truly value being with and sharing time with my husband and daughter because with all of my duties at school, I definitely do not get enough time with them. I love to do easy crossword puzzles and read mystery books.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

At first, I wanted to be a nurse and help kids like me who were badly burned as a child. Then I discovered mu-sic and from then on, I knew I wanted to be a music teacher.

What made you decide to become a teacher?

Music was always a very important part of my upbringing. My folks made sure that each and every one of my brothers and sisters had private lessons if we wanted them. I have four sisters and three brothers and each of us play more than one musical instrument or sing because our parents passed the love of music on to us. Also, my standing joke has always been, that while in school, I was so bad at math, when I found out you only had to count to four in music, I thought I had it made. Little did I know how important math is in music.

Do you have a mantra or quote you are always telling your students? “Holy buckets,” “You can do it,” “You just have to want it badly enough to make it happen,” and “I’ll be there to help you achieve your goals!”

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Teachers meet, greet, counsel, and teach many different students every day. A teacher may never know when or if they have made a difference in a child’s life until years later. It always warms a teacher’s heart when former students come back to visit, to share their lives with you, and want to stay in touch wherever they go. I am certified K-12 music, K-12 SPED, and K-8 General Ed. I have had so many favorite teaching moments, but one especially poignant moment happened while I was teaching special education classes. Teaching preschool special education was definitely an education in itself. One little boy who rarely (if ever) spoke, who pressed his hands over his ears when we sang, and played by himself most of the time really touched my heart. He didn’t like music and would never want to sit in the circle when it was music time. We continued to sing hoping one day he would join in with the other students. After many months of singing and encouragement, this handsome little mostly non-verbal boy I had been working with crawled on my lap and in the tiniest voice began singing the ABC’s. The tears immediately began to flow. True teaching comes with small rewards, and once this little man found his voice, he was on his way.

Is there anything else you would like to add? I would like to thank Hayden L. for nominating me for this teacher feature. Hayden and his mom and dad recently moved into this area, and happen to be our neighbors. Holy buckets Hayden! Thank you so much for thinking of me!

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Using hand sanitizer shouldn’t be a_________________ for washing yourhands with soap and _________. Whilesanitizer does kill _________, it doesn’t

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The Playground Playbook

By Todd RosenthalIllustrated by Gene Wisniewski

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Most kids have trouble on the playground at one time or another. Todd Rosenthal’s book, “The Playground Playbook,” addresses how to become involved and be a good playground buddy at a level easy for young kids to understand.

Here are a few tips

from the book:“Can I play?”

The best chance for getting into a game

is to ask, “Can I play?” Whether it’s

friends, people you recognize, or people

you don’t know well, the game may need

more players. Find out. Asking takes

courage, but if you don’t try, you may

not get the chance to play.

“I’m scared to ask them.”

It’s normal to be scared or afraid to ask

another person for something. You may

hear, “No,” but you may hear, “Yes,” too.

Those who don’t ask and aren’t invited

may end up watching a game they

could’ve played in!

“I Quit”No, you don’t. Quitting is a big no-no.

Never quit a game that isn’t finished.

It can ruin the game for all the other

plays, because now one side has an

extra player or the teams may become

unfair. Players who quit a lot won’t be

asked to play in the future.

“Nice Game”Win or lose, be a good sp

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to feel happy or sad afterwards, but

players on both teams should be able to

shake hands or say “Nice Game,” when

it’s over.

“It was his/her fault!”

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There are many reasons for hearing, “No,” when you ask to join

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leaves the game, you’ll be happy to replace him/her.

2. Problem: You’re the odd number. (Games usually require an even number of players, to be divided into an equal

number of teammates on each side).Solution: Ask if you can join the weaker team or can grab

another player to make it an even number.

3. Problem: Others don’t know you.

Solution: Show a few of your skills quickly before

the game starts.

4. Problem: The game has already started.

Solution: Ask to join the team that’s losing or call,

“Next!”

5. Problem: Others fear you’ll be a job stealer. Solution: Let others

know that you’ll play any position or handle any job

the team needs.


The musk deer of Asia has long fangs instead of antlers, a face that looks a little like a kangaroo, and teeth a little like Dracula’s. Musk deer are herbivores (plant eaters). It uses its long teeth to scrape off moss and other vegeta-tion to eat.

Sometimes called the “unicorn

of the sea,” this small, 13-foot (4m)-

long whale has a “spear-tooth” atop its

head. Scientists think this could be

used for protection and to break up ice

in the whale’s arctic habitat. The

narwhal’s “horn” is actually a right

canine tooth that grows forwards

through the animal’s forehead.

The hippopotamus it the third largest land animal and it has the largest canines of any land animal. It has two sword-like teeth that grow to be 16 inches (40cm) in length.

The babirusa have teeth which are used as

weapons. Native to Indonesia, these

“Deer Pigs” have massive lower canines that

curl, fang-like, over the upper jaw.

Their upper canines also come in backwards,

pairing with the lower tusks and curling back

towards the head. The babirusa must grind

their teeth down as they can grow into the

animal’s skull, killing the beast.

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for the kidsAlthough Valentine’s Day may be

geared toward adults, children are quite drawn to the celebration as well. Perhaps it’s the promise of candy or chocolate that gets their attention, but Valentine’s Day annually appeals to the younger set too.

Some couples opt to leave children in the capable hands of a babysitter come Valentine’s Day and enjoy the evening solo. But for those who want to include youngsters in their fun, they can explore the many enjoyable and clever crafts and other activities available.

Valentine’s Day can be turned into a learning opportunity for children. a fun idea is to create an “Attracting Love” game that illustrates the power of magnets and the laws of attraction. Fill an empty glass jar with various items made into heart shapes. These can include small pieces of pipe cleaner, paper clips, paper, and even aluminum foil hearts. Put the top on the jar and shake up the contents. Let children guess which items will be attracted to a magnet, then have them test their theory with a strong magnet rubbed on

the outside of the jar. See which hearts are attracted to the magnet.

Valentine’s DayKids’ Dinner

Encourage the next generation of chefs to create culinary masterpieces, which they can then serve to family members or friends. Children can even prepare dinner as a token of appreciation to their parents.

Plan recipes with kids in advance, and look for age-appropriate menu ideas, particularly those that will not require much use of the stovetop or other kitchen appliances if they are too young. Or, kids can always do the prep work and then ask an adult to put the food into the oven for cooking.

One easy idea is to create heart-shaped hamburger sliders and Valentine-colored mashed potatoes. Use red potatoes with the skin on to create the potato mash. The sliders can be shaped by hand or using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

Other learning games can include matching or finding the

differences between pictures, counting paper hearts or making

recipes of scented modeling dough.

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CraftsChildren can have fun cutting out cupids,

making coloring pages or doing just about any other Valentine-inspired craft, like making their own cards.

Another craft idea is to write secret love notes with invisible ink. Lemon juice can be used as invisible ink. Have children write a message by dipping a cotton swab or their finger in lemon juice and then writing words on a white piece of paper. Once the papers have dried, an adult can reveal the message by placing the paper in front of a heat source, such as an iron or a light bulb. The message will magically appear and reveal those secret sentiments.

Children can get crafty by making gifts for the special people in their lives.

Combine the concept of valentines with the ambiance of a candle. For an even

safer alternative, opt for an LED-flame candle instead of traditional candles. Kids can glue foam conversation hearts, sold at many craft stores, to the

outside of the candle. Wrap the middle of the candle

with ribbon, and they’ve just created an easy, heartfelt gift.

Dessert FunFaux chocolate truffles made with chocolate

sandwich cookies can be a tasty treat for little hands. Start by mashing up some sandwich cookies, then add them to a bowl with one 8-ounce package of cream cheese. Mix until everything is incorporated into a sticky batter. Truffles can be made into balls or heart shapes for children celebrating Valentine’s Day. Dip the truffles into melted chocolate or colored candy melts to coat. Place on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet and refrigerate for an hour, or until the truffles are firm.

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Skykira F. turns 3 on February 10!

Ava B. turns 12 on February 25!

Mikasia M. turns 12 on February 12!

Jeanee M. turns 10 on February 26!

Owen N. turns 2 on February 25!

Owen V. turns 1 on February 1!

Carson J. turns 5 on February 25!

Pablo G. turns 4 on February 19!

Dhredyn H. turns 7 on February 27!

Birthdays February

Marissa C. turns 10 on February 25!

Madisyn C. turns 10 on February 25!

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Want to take an adventure into the past? Stop by the Lewis County Historical Museum to explore exhibits, control the train or do some investigating in the research library.

The museum was built in 1912 as the main passenger and freight station for Northern Pacific Railroad. Work began in 1978 to renovate the historic depot so it could be used as a museum and on September 18, 1979 a five-day grand opening invited the public to the official home of the Lewis County Historical Museum.

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exhibits, some permanent and some that rotate, making each visit fresh and exciting. The train exhibit has push buttons to run the train and shows off the history of Lewis County railroading.

Research LibraryThe library has over 1,000

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Dividing Up the New Testament

If you are to be an effective Bible Student you must recognize there are no contradictions in the Bible. There are apparent contradictions but, when understood in their context, the apparent contradiction vanishes.

One of the greatest handicaps to the Bible student today is preconceived ideas brought on by the doctrines and traditions of men.

Notice Paul’s warning of this: Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudi-ments of the world, and not after Christ (Colossions 2:8)

Many sincere people today believe they are follow-ing Christ, when actually they have been enslaved and deceived into following the traditions and philosophies of men. Please, I beg of you, friends, open your Bibles, find out first hand, God’s will for you. Let me suggest this, pray each time before you study and ask, “God, please help me in my study of your word to know what you want me to do. Please give me wisdom.”

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