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July 2013 • Southwest Washington Family • 3

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Summer Fun

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JulyJULY 4TH

Fourth of July Party11:30 a.m., Great Wolf Lodge, Rochester

Join the fun at the Tadpole Pond (outdoor Spray Ground) for a fun-filled afternoon of balloon twisting, face painting and a dance party! Bring the entire family for a day

of fun and show off your dance moves. For more information, please visit www.greatwolf.com.

SummerfestAll day, Borst Park, CentraliaEnjoy a free pancake breakfast and kid’s fishing derby at Borst Park followed by “I Ran From the Cops” 8K fun run or the 1.5 Health Walk SWAT Challenge.

Then enjoy games, contests, entertainment, displays, hayrides, trolley rides, radio control model boat races and food vendors throughout the day. Summerfest

Parade in downtown Centralia begins at 4 p.m. followed by the Destruction Derby at the SWW Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. and a fireworks display at SWW Fairgrounds at

10:30 p.m. There is a registration fee for the fun run/health walk and SWAT Challenge and an admission fee for the Destruction Derby. All other activities and entertainment are

free including admission to the fairgrounds for the fireworks display after the destruction derby. For more information, please call 360-330-7688.

JULY 5THSchwingfestAll weekend, FrancisEnjoy dancing, stone throwing, wrestling, ice cream and more. For a complete listing and for prices, please visit www.lpss.info.

JULY 6THCascade Country Cook-Off & Cascade Car ShowAll day, Stan Hedwall Park, ChehalisGreat food, music and entertainment along with craft vendors, BBQ and a car show. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.ci.chehalis.wa.us.

JULY 9THIan Dobson’s Steel Drum Party1 p.m., Centralia Timberland LibraryDance to music of the Caribbean at Ian Dobson's "Pan Leggo" — a steel drum party. Children will have a chance to create music and learn some cultural history. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district wide program. For more information, please visit www.trl.org.

JULY 12THToledo Cheese Days All weekend, Toledo A weekend of fun activities! Join in on the frog jumping contest, bingo, golf tournament, parade, car show, BBQ, and more. For more information and times, please visit www.visiontoledo.org or call Dale at 360-864-6317.

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JULY 15THSummer Sports Jam 20136 p.m., Centralia Community Church, CentraliaThe event runs through the 19th and includes sports, games, teamwork, friendship, and character building for kids entering kindergarten through 6th grade. To register and find out fees, please go online to www.summersportsjam.com.

JULY 16THJeff Evan’s Dig into Magic1 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library Magician Jeff Evans unearths the secrets of the deep in his new subterranean summer show. Science stunts, creepy crawlies, and magic are buried below. Jeff mines for precious metals, discovers aquifers of water, and reveals amazing facts about the world’s deepest super cave. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district wide program. For more information, please visit trl.org.

JULY 19THNapavine Funtime Fest All weekend, downtown NapavineThe weekend events include crowning of the princess, 5K Fun Run/Walk, breakfast and parade at 11 a.m. Other events will include a farmers market, children's games and activities, and a car show. For more information, please visit www.cityofnapavine.com.

JULY 20THBattle of GettysburgAll Day, Veterans Memorial Museum, ChehalisThis year’s event will take place on Saturday and Sunday and will focus on the actions at Gettysburg Pennsylvania in 1863. Many historians will take to the field to enact the battle. There will be lectures on the battle itself, displays and demonstrations of aspects of life in the 1860's will also be there. Come tour the Confederate and Union Camps and talk to the General Staff officer or head over to the Civilian Encampment to learn about cooking, rope making, and medicine. Vendors will be on hand selling all kinds of items from uniforms, bonnets, jewelry and so much more! Food vendors are also on site. Admission to the event includes all the battlefield activities as well as admission to the Veterans Memorial Museum. For

pricing and more information, please call 360-740-8875 or visit www.veteransmuseum.org.

JULY 26THChildren’s Theater Workshop Performance7 p.m. Morgan Arts Centre, ToledoA free performance by the children that attended the Children’s Theatre Workshop will be held at the Morgan Arts Centre. For more information, please call 360-864-4ART or visit www.morganartscentre.com.

JULY 27THFree Classes at Centralia Ballet Academy for National Dance Day

1 p.m., Centralia Ballet Academy, CentraliaCome celebrate National Dance Day at Centralia Ballet Academy. The event includes free classes, face painting, games, and prizes. You can also observe rehearsals of CBA's upcoming production of The

Sorcerer's Apprentice. For more information, please call 360-623-9010 or go to www.centraliaballet.com.

Oregon Trail DaysAll weekend, TeninoThe event offers a parade, black powder shoots, various vendors, and lots of food! For more information, please visit www.visitthurstoncounty.com.

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Wurlitzer Organ at the Fox Theatre Historic Fox Theatre Restorations presents Fridays at the Fox! Enjoy the sounds of the powerful Wurlitzer organ as the Fox throws open the doors to the theatre each Friday at 12 p.m. this summer. Bring a box lunch, or pick up your favorite treat at Holley’s Place. Then sit back and soak in the sounds. Organist Paul Van Dyck is donating his talent and he takes

requests! The fun will continue each Friday until Labor Day. Admission is free. For more information, please contact Scott White at 360-880-8053.

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Cows only have teeth on the lower half of their gums — they have no upper teeth.

Did You Know?

The average dairy cow can produce about 2,500 gallons of milk each year — that can equate to more than 21,000 pounds of milk each year.

A cow eats over 100 pounds of food and drinks 30 to 40 gallons of water each day.

Cows move their jaws about 40,000 times a day.

Cows spend about 8 hours each day eating.

Cows can sleep while standing.

Cows produce about 25 gallons of saliva each day.

An average cow weighs about 1,400 pounds.


On this day in 1867, Canada became a

self-governing dominion. Draw the

maple leaf flag. Start a Summer Book Club with

your friends. Choose a book together then pick a meeting day

to discuss it.

Get ready for the 4th celebrations

today. Make costumes and decorate bikes with red, white

and blue.

Grab a friend and practice throwing

and catching a ball. If you’re right-handed,

try catching with your left hand. If

you’re left-handed, try catching with your right hand.

Draw a postcard and send it to a

friend. Remember to write the full

address on one side and add a stamp.

Make a macaroni necklace today. You

can change their color by soaking in

food coloring. Allow them to dry on a paper towel and then thread

them on a string.

Try jumping rope with some friends.

It takes some practice, but it's great exercise.

Find a shady spot and have a nice

family picnic today.

Create a secret code. Share the

code with a friend and write coded notes to

each other.

Find a creative

way to cool off. Make a shower with

a garden hose or run through the sprinklers.

Visit a museum or an art gallery

today. Find something you

really like among the exhibits and explain why you

chose it.

Look up events in your local newspaper or newspaper’s

website and plan for the entire

week.

Write and send a postcard to a friend or family member living far away. Tell them about

your summer and ask them to write

back to you.

Make some paper airplanes today

and fly them with a friend. Measure whose plane goes

farthest.

Have a parent hide a “treasure” and write down clues for you to follow. Have a fun treasure hunt with your friends.

Check out what local events are happening in your area this

weekend. Look through the local newspaper or the

newspaper’s web site.

Make ice cream sundaes for your family. Include as

many fruits as possible.

Reorganize part of your room—a

closet, a bookshelf or a toy chest.

Collect toys and books you no longer use and give them to an organization that will distribute them.

Celebrate cows today. Think about all the things you get from a cow.

Make a smoothie with lots of fruits. Add a quarter cup of chopped fresh

spinach or another green vegetable.

Make a lemonade stand today and sell

your refreshing drinks to passersby.

Write a movie review for a film

you have seen this summer. Tell what

you liked or disliked about it.

Mail it to a friend or family member.

Pack a lunch and take a long bike ride with a group of friends. Tell a

parent your planned route.

Create a comic strip. Use two characters

to tell riddles or knock-knock jokes.

Draw a week’s worth of strips.

Take a walkwith a family

member. Observe your surroundings and see if you spot birds and flowers

along the way.

Find a recipe or buy a mix and

make blueberry muffins for

breakfast today.Put all your soft toys

out in a circle and give them a Teddy

Bear’s Picnic.

Make a pitcher of ice-cold lemonade and give it to a neighbor as a sweet summer surprise!

Get a paper lunch bag and turn it into a puppet. Draw a face on the bottom using markers or crayons.

When is the last time your family

visited a museum? Plan a visit today.

Canada DayIndependence

Day

Teddy Bear’sPicnic Day

Cow AppreciationDay

National PicnicMonth

Amelia EarhartDay

Local News

PaperBagDay

NationalBlueberry

Month

Can you eat red, white and blue

healthy food today?

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No summer vacation is complete without a camping trip or two. It is a great way to bring the family together and enjoy the great outdoors. Before you load up the car and hit the gravel for your favorite site, don’t forget to make sure you are prepared for your wilderness adventure.

Season1. Before You Go

Before you even begin packing for your trip,

there are a few items that are sure to get your

adventure off to a good start.

• Check the weather for the area you are

going to be camping at. If the weather is

going to be rainy/cold, you may want to

reschedule for a better time.

• Call ahead and make sure there are no

restrictions or closures where you plan on

going.

• Check for any fees or permits required.

If you want to bring a pet, make sure it is

allowed.

• Let someone know where you are going

and when you will be back.

• For beginners, practice pitching

your tent and get familiar with your supplies.

2. What To BringAfter you have done all the “before you go” tasks, you are ready to start packing! Leaving something behind could make or break an otherwise good trip so make sure to check twice and have a list to help you remember the necessities.

Spend the night camping at Thousand Trails in Chehalis and enjoy a fun Independence Day celebration July 4th. Enjoy a barbeque lunch on the Family Lodge deck. Bring your bikes and decorate them and join the annual 4th of July Parade! Compete for Most Patriotic Campsite & Best Dressed Bike!

It’s Camping


3. What To Pack• Pocketknife• Compass/GPS and a map of the

area• First aid kit• Extra clothing (Have layers packed

even if you think it will be too warm)

• Rain gear (We do live in Washington.)

• Water • Flashlight and an extra set of

batteries

• Enough food for your trip plus a few days and a tight-closing cooler

• Waterproof matches or fire starter (check fire restrictions)

• Sun and bug protection• Tent/tarp and sleeping bag• Dishes/utensils and camp stove• Fishing poles and hiking gear if

that is part of your trip plan• Camera• Signal device (mirrors, streamers

or marker)• Whistle (This is great to use if you

get separated from your group.)

4. What You Should KnowWith all activities come rules and responsibilities.

Knowing the rules will lead to a better, safer

camping trip with fewer hazards and mishaps and

acting responsibly will keep nature safe from our

visits.

• Camp at least 200 feet from water

• Carry out anything you brought in, including trash

• If there is no burn ban at your campsite, use only

fallen timber or wood purchased at the site when

creating a campfire. Make sure to use the provided

fire ring and clear any debris ect, so your fire

doesn’t spread. Don’t forget to pour water on your

fire when you are done and stir the ashes to make

sure no burning embers are left.5. If You Think You Are Lost

Being aware that getting lost is a possibility and knowing what to do if that happens is essential when camping. If you think you are lost, stay where you are. If you are in a group stay together instead of separating. Study your map and look closely at your surroundings. Make sure to check for any hazards and observe the weather and how much light will be left in the day. If necessary, make a shelter near an open space and set out signals. Stay calm, rest and wait for help.

Cascade Peaks in Randle is one of the many campsites that is a great family friendly site. Some great traditional features include:

• Private, wooded settings

• Scenic vistas • Fire pits • Tire swings • Play area

Try it out and let us

know what you think!

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Live & Silent Pie Auction with Auctioneer Todd Mason & Chicken Bingo!

Plus, Live Music by folk singer Hank Cramer, Rosie and the Posers and Brian Mittge!

Pioneer Pie Social at the Historical Claquato Church

July 14th from 12pm to 4pm

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by Lisa Cipolla of Centralia Timberland Regional LibrarySchool has ended, and you may already be hearing the moans, “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” Well, fear not because

July is here. July is National Anti-Boredom Month and your local library has the resources to make it your best anti-boredom month ever. There are books and magazines to read, movies to watch, CD’s to listen to, and computers to play internet games on. As well as friendly staff to help you find what you need.

If boredom has you in its pernicious grasp, a trip through the non-fiction shelves with a handy Dewey Decimal Classification guide in your hand (ask for one at your library) might be just what you need. On those shelves, you will find some great anti-boredom material for sunny summer days.

Dewey Dare You? We do!

One of my favorite new anti-boredom, authors is Heather Swain. In her first book, Make These Toys: 101

Clever Creations Using Everyday Items (745.5924 – Toy Making), she divides the book into chapters based on

the building material being used. Unlike other books, when she says “everyday items,” she means “everyday items”: balloons, cardboard boxes, rubber bands, drink containers and more. Swain makes the everyday a bit more interesting with facts about the material used at the beginning of each

chapter. She also offers options for increasing your fun, like a cookbook suggests side dishes to make with an entrée. For example, rubber band

chair leg catapults are an excellent defense system for occupants of a cardboard box castle with a drawbridge, and can only be countered by mini-marshmallow poppers.

Love your dog? There’s 101 Fun

Things to Do with Your Dog: Tricks,

Games, Sports, and Other Playtime

Activities by Alison Smith (636.7 - Dogs).

If you run out of boredom-

busting ideas from Make These Toys, you can check out Swain’s

newest book, Play These Games: 101 Delightful Diversion Using Everyday Items (790.1922 – Games and Activities for Kids). Also divided by materials used, the materials list in this book ranges from paper cups to a digital camera and photo printer. Some of

these materials aren’t as commonplace as those in Swain’s first book, but the fun quotient makes it worthwhile to track them down.

Some of my favorites from this book include micro-golf (ping pong balls) or button golf

(buttons), hula hoop jousting, bigfoot box shoe races, and table croquet

(foam board and chenille stems).


Love mud? Check out Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots : Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy (635.083 – Gardening starts in the 635s).

Would you rather be onstage than dig in the dirt? Perform for family and friends with help from Lisa Bany-Winters’ book On Stage: Theater Games and Activities for Kids (792.029 – Theater). Are you theatrical AND crafty? Try a puppet show! 10-Minute Puppets by Noel MacNeal (745.5922 – Making Puppets, or 745.59224 - Puppetry) shows you how, with finger puppets, sock puppets, shadow puppets, instructions for building a stage and tips for putting on a show.

Not sure what constellation you’re looking at while camping on a hot summer night? You don’t need a telescope – just a pair of binoculars and a copy of Stargazing with Binoculars by Robin Scagell (523.8022 – Star Guides) or for the younger set, go with Seeing Stars by Dandi Mackall (523.8 – Stars). Or even A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: the Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations, and How You Can Find Them in the Sky by Michael Driscoll (520 – Astronomy).

Not sure which boredom-busting activity to choose? Choose a book with a variety of activities. For July, I recommend Summer Fun!: 60 Activities for A Kid-Perfect Summer by Susan Williamson (790.1922 – Games and Activities for Kids).

Not into building and making things? There are a lot more on the library shelves to inspire you:

Love hiking? The library has lots of books on different trails in the area. Want to go east and explore Mount Rainier? Try Hiking the Wonderland Trail: the Complete Guide to Mount Rainier’s Premier Trail by Tami Asars (917.97 – Washington State). Want to go west and explore the Olympic Peninsula? Check out Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula by Seabury Blair (917.9794 – Olympic Peninsula).

Of course, you can pick up these books - or choose from dozens more - at your local Timberland library. And while you’re there, check out the 2013 Summer Reading Program. This year’s summer reading program will have kids “Dig Into Reading,” and get teens “Beneath the Surface.” Stop by your library to pick up an events calendar, check on events at our website, www.TRL.org, or on your library’s Facebook page. Then join us for great boredom-busting performers, crafts, movies, pet shows and more!

Lisa M. Cipolla is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. She enjoys riding motorcycles, on the street and at the track. Lisa also loves reading (isn’t that required for librarians?), big dogs, plants, and watching professional bull riding. She is often heard singing story time songs, probably not as quietly as she should.

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Love the outdoors? Learn how to pitch a tent, tie knots, use a compass, build a campfire and cook up s’mores in Campout! The Ultimate Kids’ Guide: From the Backyard to the Backwoods by Lynn Brunelle (796.54 - Camping). And if you need some scary stories to tell around that campfire, you might want to take a peek at Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (398.25 – Ghost Stories).


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Happy 7th Birthday Susannah!

7th Annual

Aug. 2, 3 & 4 2013Mossyrock Blueberry Festival

Quilt ShowCar Show

Music

Pie Eating ContestParade

Family Fun Dog Show

Aug. 2nd • 6-10 p.m.Chris Guenther & The Honkey Tonk Drifters

Lake Mayfield Resort & Marina!

Free Concert!

Talent Show on Aug. 2 • 5K Run on Aug. 3Join us for a

weekend of FUN!

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Bobbi Chapman is a long tenured teacher at Fiddlesticks Co-op Preschool in Centralia and a veteran when it comes to getting kids to listen. She uses eye contact as one of her primary communication tools. “When you tell them to look at your eyes, it centers them and they are able to hear you better,” she says.

It is much harder to be engaged in a conversation with someone if you are staring at their knee cap! Get down on the same level as your child and encourage connection with physical contact (holding hands, or a hand on their shoulder) and eye contact.

Make sure your instructions are age appropriate. “A lot of it is developmental,” says Bobbi, noting that toddlers can typically only handle one task at a time while five-year-olds should be able to follow three-step directions. Keep it simple. “Just say a direct command without adding too much to it,” she says. Giving long explanations while issuing instructions can distract little minds that are already prone to wandering.

Commands focusing on the negative can easily backfire. “Tell them what to do instead of what not to do,” says Bobbi. “If you tell them ‘don’t run,’ younger kids especially, may only hear the ‘run’ at the end.” At Fiddlesticks they use alternatives like please use your “walking feet.”

Instead of just saying “stop,” Bobbi recommends using the command “freeze” with explicit instructions to stop moving and put their hands on their knees. Instead of taking time to think about what it is that they need to stop doing kids focus on the action associated with freeze and automatically stop their feet and put their hands on their knees.

Leslie Moog is a seasoned kindergarten teacher at Rochester Elementary and likes to take a proactive approach to encourage sharp ears among her students. “Kids have trouble with transitions,” she says “so they need time to process what is going to happen next.” To get your child’s full focus, help eliminate distractions by allowing them to wrap up what they are doing first. Leslie warns her students saying, “I’m giving you 2 minutes to wrap up what you’re doing because I’m going to need your attention after that.” Anticipating the shift in gears, children are more likely to willingly give their focus and obedience after.

Leslie also recommends empowering children by offering a choice; not in whether or not they will do what you are asking but in the way that they will do it. For example, when it’s time to brush their teeth, Leslie suggests that parents offer choices like, “Do you want to brush your teeth first or do you want mommy to go first?” While this tactic can be helpful, especially with the stronger willed children, she warns that you must also find opportunities to let them know that not everything comes with a choice. You don’t want your high-school student having a melt-down because they weren’t allowed to choose which desk they would like to sit at.

If you sound like a broken record when making your request, it’s time to try something different. “Kids can be taught to obey the first time instead of the third time,” says Leslie. The more you’re willing to ask them to do something without consequences the more often kids will wait until it’s absolutely necessary to respond. If you aren’t sure that they truly heard and listened to you, ask them to repeat what you just said. This tactic makes them stop and think about what they will need to achieve, and the repetition will hopefully help them retain it long enough to get the job done.

A big step in getting kids to listen is getting them to believe what you say. It’s amazing how empty threats and inconsistent follow-through can make your words meaningless. “One thing that I really feel strongly about is that children need to have boundaries,” says Leslie, adding that in dangerous situations the consequence can be far more serious than a time out. “A child needs to know that for their safety they need to obey the words of their parents.”

Inconsistent messages are confusing for any of us, and more so for little ones expected to follow our rules. I was recently reminded of this by my oldest. After instructing him and his 2-year-old brother and cousin not to do something and repeatedly battling the issue, I ended up caving. I was surprised when I noticed him moping a little later, thinking he’d be happy that things had gone his way in the end. When I asked him about it he said he didn’t understand the change of heart and shared, “It kinda feels like you’re trying to trick me.” Regardless of the outcome, kids want to know where the boundaries are and that we mean what we say.

Children aren’t the only ones who struggle with listening. I ask

my boys to look at me when I’m talking to them but frequently catch

myself giving half hearted responses and not even turning away from

the task at hand when they are trying to tell me something. Make

sure to exemplify the kind of attention you will want back from them.

If possible, stop what you are doing, look directly at them and truly

listen before you give the customary “uh-huh,” or “wow!” Not that I

want to divulge my addiction to Pinterest, but my favorite quote float-

ing around right now reads: “If you don’t listen eagerly to the little stuff when they are little,

they won’t tell you the big stuff when they are big, because to them

all of it has always been big stuff.” - Catherine M. Wallace (www.

SpirtuallyThinking.blogspot.com)

Get down on their

level

Prepare them to listen Keep it

simple

Give choices

Let them do the repeating

Focus on the

positive

Lead by example

by Misty Henning of Centralia“Well,” said the doctor as she walked back into the room, “it looks like your

son did well on the hearing test. So if you’ve noticed that he seems to have trouble hearing you sometimes, we call that ‘selective hearing.’” She gave me a comical wink as I stared gaping at her, surprised at how spot-on she was. On many occasions I’ve actually stopped repeating myself for the umpteenth time and thought, “Maybe

there’s something wrong! Maybe he really can’t hear me!” Apparently I’m not the only parent who has wondered about their child’s hearing at one time or another. Frequently off in their own little world, breaking through with questions or commands can be difficult and getting them to follow those instructions once heard is even harder. This is a battle every parent faces but there are some tools that can help improve communication between parents and their pint-sized antagonists.

Listen Up!

Consistency & follow-through

Misty graduated from Adna High School and Eastern Washington University with degrees in Journalism

and Communications. She enjoys combining her passion for writing with her love for her family. SWWF


Grow potatoes in a garbage can! Use a clean, unused garbage can and drill 12 drainage holes all over the bottom. Put a foot of organic potting soil in the bottom of the garbage can and plant your potato. As the plant grows keep adding more soil until the can is half-full. Once the tops have flowered, yellowed and died it’s time to dig up the potatoes! Don’t forget to water when needed.

Potato King

Plants to sow in August: ArugulaCabbageCollardsEndiveKohlrabiLettuceMustard GreensOnion and Shallot SeedSpinachTurnips

Potatoes and onions

can be stored in a cool

dry place for months.

See who can find the biggest potato each year and crown them King or Queen Spud.

Buy seed or transplants

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Traditional – Till everything under in one big garden.Cut-Out – Rows of garden beds between grass walkways. Square Foot – Build a raised bed, divide the space in sections (one square-foot each) and then plant fruits and vegetables in just the amount of space they need. Advantages include: reduced workload, less watering, easy (and minimal) weeding, and easy access to your crops. Raised Beds - Wooden or rock beds- make a garden anywhere.Cold Frame Garden – mini greenhouse gives you a jump start to spring plantings or gives you fresh greens all winter.

Types of Gardens:

Grow a Cut-Flower Garden for fresh flowers and bouquets all season.

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Gardening

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McKenzie A. turns 11 on July 4!

Savannah B. turns 6 on July 19!

Paisley H. turned 1 on June 13!

Kristen H. turns 9 on July 22!

Josh D. turns 4 on July 9!

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Delaney G. turns 12 onJuly 3!

Kiya S. turns 9 onJuly 12!

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Jenny M. turns 10 onJuly 30!


Xander P. turns 5 onJuly 26!

Shane C. turns 7 on July 8!

Isaura C. turns 4 on July 1!

Christina H. turns 16 on July 2!

Alisa S. turned 9 on June 2!

Traci S. turned 12 on June 5!

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Bethany S. turned 9 on June 2!

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You know you have a birthDAY. Did you know you also have a birthSTONE? A special gem stone has been selected to be the birthstone for each month of the year.

TopazPearl

Aquamarine

Garnet

Sapphire

Amethyst

Emerald

Peridot

Opal

RubyDiamond

Turquoise

Garnet – purplish redAmethyst – purpleAquamarine – greenish blueDiamond – whiteEmerald – greenPearl – white

Ruby – redPeridot – light greenSapphire – blueOpal – blue and green and whiteTopaz – orangish yellowTurquoise – light blue

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension; follow written directions. Matching.


1. Find the month you were born in the box below.

2. Next to your birthday month, there are two symbols. The first symbol shows you which horizontal line to follow on the Intergalactic Gem Stone Locator Grid. The second symbol tells you which vertical line to follow.

3. The gem at the point where the two lines meet is your personal birthstone!

Standards Link: Math; measure time using calendars. Reading Comprehension; follow simple written directions.

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~ Wyatt Davidson, nominator

Miss Marci Bower, Adna Elementary, 2nd grade

What is your favorite part of teaching?My favorite parts of teaching are the joy of being able to work with kids and that every day is a new day. Do you have a favorite teaching memory? My favorite teaching memory was when I watched my first class that I taught graduate. I was able to watch them mature throughout the years and mature into young adults.

“She’s great with the kids and

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~ Rebecca Hawk,

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At the start of class, when Mrs. Bowers opened the classroom door, it was wonderful to see all her kids come in with excitement and smiles on their faces, ready to enjoy another day being taught by a wonderful and fun teacher.

Send in nominations for your favorite teacher or coach.Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or email to [email protected]. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8217.Name of teacher nominated and school or coach, team & sport:__________________________________________________________________

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These responses have been prepared by:Craig Larsen, Manager & Jennifer Ducummon, Public Education Coordinator, Lewis County 911 Communications. Please reference www.take25.org for resources on keeping children safe.

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Teach children to check in with you if there is a change of plans (to pre-stated events/activities.)

Place the family computer in a common area, rather than a child's bedroom. Monitor their time spent online and the websites they've visited, and establish rules for Internet use.

Caution children never to accept a ride from anyone unless you have told them it is okay to do so in each instance.

During family outings, establish a central, easy-to-locate spot to meet should you get separated. Also teach children how to locate help in public places and identify people who they can ask for help, such as uniformed law enforcement, security guards, and store clerks with name tags.

Always be aware and remember to use and teach these common tips.

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When you think of recycling, do you ever wonder what you can recycle? Most people know newspaper, cans and cardboard can be recycled but after that short list many people get stuck.

According to Jason Blankenship from Hand-n-Hand recycling, “Almost everything in your home is considered a ‘commodity’ in terms to how it relates to the recycling industry. Everything has a trade value on each and every stock market throughout the world and is traded every single day. Your workout bench, your blender, your old computer, pots and pans, that fencing from the chicken coop, the bicycle that you out grew 10 years ago, the dead BBQ that your dad replaced last spring, all of it has a value as a recycled material.”

Another reason some people may chose to skip the recycling and head straight to the garbage can is because they don’t realize the benefits.

“It's a very simple philosophy really, ‘Go Green, Get Green.’” Blankenship goes on to say, “If the average high school class of 150 students, starting freshman year and continuing through senior year, recycled just one aluminum beverage container per person a day (and seriously, what teenager only has one drink a day, or their family for that matter,) then by the time they reach graduation they will have accumulated enough money to pay for a substantial portion, if not completely, a senior trip, function, etc. You would be looking at thousands of dollars over the course of those four years and that’s with JUST aluminum can recycling. Add in other ferrous and non-ferrous metals like steel, copper and brass and you could be looking at tens of thousands of dollars. Think of how many aluminum cans you see along the side the road on your way to school, work or home each day that you could add to that total.”

So next time you go to throw something in the trash, pause and think- can this trash be something more?

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“Recycling one aluminum can saves enough

energy to run a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours, a computer for 3 hours, or a TV

for 2 hours.”

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Other dogs are their owner’s ears. An organization called Dogs for the Deaf rescues dogs and trains them to be “hearing dogs.” These dogs respond to fire and smoke alarms, the telephone, oven timers, alarm clocks, doorbells and even a baby’s cry.

Dogs also have a strong sense of smell. People have a poor sense of smell compared to dogs. Because dogs can smell better than people, they are used to help people by sniffing for chemicals, bombs and even for lost people.

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A: It’s important for a working dog to stay focused for the safety of the team and maintenance of training standards. But guide dogs enjoy interacting with the public when they have time. Please ask permission before you pet a guide dog.

Guide dogs help people who cannot see, by being their eyes. Seeing-eye dogsare trained at a special school. When a guide dog is given to a blind person, the dog and the person take classes together.

Once a guide dog and a person complete training, the dog learns the places the person needs to go, such as work or a coffee shop. The dog will stop at curbs and wait until the light changes to cross a street. A guide dog also prevents its owner from danger that they can’t see.

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Discovery Course

Test out your toughness and physical agility with the Discovery Course, one of four offered at Northwest Trek. This course includes a 14 foot climbing wall you must scale to get onto the course. Ten obstacles that will test your agility and balance as high as 17.5 feet into the canopy.The course features two zip lines that you'll whiz down.

Our ExperienceMy son, age 9, and I had a great time on the Discovery Course. It was just enough of a challenge for our first time on a zip line course. My son had little hesitation about any of the challenges, and was ready to do it again as soon as we got our feet back on the ground. I on the other hand, was ready to wait a little bit before taking the challenge on again! I think it’s a good way to push yourself if you are afraid of heights. It was very sweet having my son cheer me on, telling me to take a deep breath, that I could do it. This was a great way to spend the afternoon! My son said it best when we got done, “That was awesome!”

Pros: The course starts off with a lower crossing bridge and short zip line. This was a great way to show us how to properly connect our gear to the lines securely. Not extremely high, but high enough to get your heart racing.

Cons: I can’t think of many negatives, overall it was great. The course does not have any staff on top of the platforms to make sure that people are secure with one carabiner before unhooking the second carabiner (which my son did quite a few times before getting the hang of it). I wish there was more actual zip lines to zoom down.

Requirements(for Discovery Course)

• The minimum age is 8 years old, and the minimum height for visitors is 4 feet.

• 1 parent (for a maximum of 2 children) must participate in the course with their youth . Proof of age may be requested when checking in and ages.

• Reservations 24 hours in advance are required so make sure to call ahead.

• Fully enclosed sporting or hiking shoes are required.

• Fee is $29.95 for each person, plus admission to the park.

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{Scrapbook}

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Brielle E. having a good time hanging out on the big toy!

Paisley H. in her daddy’s race car.

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