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July 2011 • Southwest Washington Family • 3

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog and Little Critter! Here’s a chance for your child to:

Be drawn by Harold’s purple crayon Face paint Eat with the Very Hungry Caterpillar Giggle,

Giggle, Quack Invent music with Violet Make bookmarks with Tikki Tikki Tembo Play doctor and help the Dinosaurs Get Well Soon

Create a Cotton Candy Catastrophe Learn Balloonology

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Presented by

Northwest Pediatric Center

Saturday, July 23, 2011 12 – 4 pm Washington Park (Centralia Library)

In partnership with Timberland Regional Library, Child Care Action Council, Centralia College, and Great Wolf Lodge. Event funding

provided by Lewis County Eye on Early Learning and Reach Out and Read at Northwest Pediatric Center. Info: (360)-736-6778.

In partnership with Timberland Regional Library, Child Care ActionCouncil, Centralia College, and Great Wolf Lodge. Event funding

provided by Lewis County Eye on Early Learning and Reach Out andRead at Northwest Pediatric Center. Info: (360)-736-6778.

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog and Little Critter! Here’s a chance for your child to:

Be drawn by Harold’s purple crayon Face paint Eat with the Very Hungry Caterpillar Giggle,

Giggle, Quack Invent music with Violet Make bookmarks with Tikki Tikki Tembo Play doctor and help the Dinosaurs Get Well Soon

Create a Cotton Candy Catastrophe Learn Balloonology

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A free family event celebrating

the joy of reading

Presented by

Northwest Pediatric Center

Saturday, July 23, 2011 12 – 4 pm Washington Park (Centralia Library)

In partnership with Timberland Regional Library, Child Care Action Council, Centralia College, and Great Wolf Lodge. Event funding

provided by Lewis County Eye on Early Learning and Reach Out and Read at Northwest Pediatric Center. Info: (360)-736-6778.

Saturday, July 23, 2011 • 12 – 4 pmWashington Park (Centralia Library)

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog and Little Critter!Here’s a chance for your child to:

• Be drawn by Harold’s purple crayon • Face paint• Eat with the Very Hungry Caterpillar • Giggle,Giggle, Quack • Invent music with Violet • Make

bookmarks with Tikki Tikki Tembo • Playdoctor and help the Dinosaurs Get Well Soon

• Create a Cotton Candy Catastrophe• Learn Balloonology

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Practice Parenting

Drive-In

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Did You Know

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The Summer Slump

Birthdays

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Family Frugalista

Boredom Busters

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Pg. 19 Pg. 20

Scrapbook

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Exercise

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Bear Necessities

Daisy Chain

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Coach Feature

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Fun Food

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July 2ndOakville Independence Day Parade11 a.m., Downtown OakvillePatriotic parade with dozens of entrants of all kinds - horse units, marching bands, autos, children, bike riders, clowns, fire trucks and more. For more information please call 360-273-2702 or visit www.oakville-way.org

July 4thSummerfest & Demolition Derby7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Borst Park, Downtown Centralia & SWW FairgroundsAn entire day of entertainment and fun for the whole family! Festivities begin at Borst Park at 7:00 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast, fishing derby for kids, musical entertainment, games for the kids, hay rides, trolley rides, exhibition of model boat races, tour of the Borst Home, horseshoes and cribbage tournament. $1 hot dog lunch (includes pop or water) will be available from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Then it’s time to head downtown for the 4th of July parade which begins at 4:00 p.m. at the corner of Tower Ave. & Centralia College Blvd. Destruction Derby begins at the Fairgrounds at 7:00 p.m. The Bruce Maier Band will perform in front of the grandstands from 5-6:30 p.m. After the Destruction Derby, seating is free for the fireworks show. For more information please call 360-330-7674 or visit www.chamberway.com.

July 7th - 10thToledo Cheese Days8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Downtown ToledoIt’s all about the cheese! On Saturday enjoy the parade, classic car show, vendors, crafts, carnival and free cheese sandwiches. Wrap up the weekend with a picnic and pie raffle in the city park. Parade begins at the Middle School on Saturday at 11 a.m. Car show runs from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information on the parade please call Kay Lyons 360-864-2395, car show, Ron Smith 360-864-4391 or visit www.visiontoledo.org

July 9thSummer Walk in the Woods10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Seminary Hill Natural AreaBruce Craig has been involved with the Natural Area for many years, through the Boy Scouts and as a long-time member of the Friends of the Seminary Hill Natural Area. He knows the trails well and will share information about the history of the Natural Area. This event begins in the parking lot at the Main Entrance to the Seminary Hill Natural Area. The Main Entrance is located at the corner of E Locust St. and Barner Drive. For more information please visit www.cityofcentralia.com, calendar.

June 11thFree Pancakes in the Park9 a.m. - Noon, 2nd Saturday each month, now-August, Borst Park Kitchen #2Local community groups from Mars Hill Church Olympia are offering free food and fun at Borst Park each month this summer! A time of fun games, food, new friends, and all at no cost! Come as you are and just relax and enjoy delicious sausage, pancake, eggs or egg whites for those watching their weight. For more information please call Heather 360-827-5240.

July 15th - 17thNapavine Funtime FestivalDowntown NapavineParade begins downtown on Saturday at 11a.m., entrants should arrive at 9 a.m. Cal Ripken League Rookie Tournament in the Napavine City Park starts at 1p.m. It is Free to participate in the parade. For more information please call 360-262-3887.

July 16th & 17thCascade Country Cook-Off & Chehalis Classic Car ShowAll day, Stan Hedwall ParkThe show on the grass will go on rain or shine from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., July 16, and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 17. Admission is free to the public. For more information please call 360-748-6848 or email [email protected].

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July 17thPie Social12:30 p.m., Claquato ChurchLearn some history, eat some pies! For more information please call 360-748-0831.

July 22ndMusic in the Park6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Recreation ParkA Free Outdoor Concert Series, Petty Fever, a Tribute to Tom Petty. Admission is free! For more information please call 360-269-4457.

July 23rdRiver Exploration on the Newaukum1 p.m. - 3 p.m, Blue Earth FarmsCome explore the Newaukum River. Hopefully it’s hot enough to dip your toe in! 3605 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis. For more information please call 360-269-2843 or visit www.blueearthfarms.org.

July 23rdChildren’s Nature Activity10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Seminary Hill Natural AreaBarbara Fandrich, Margie Joy Murray and Marshall Murray, retired forester, will be your guides as you and your child explore the flora of Seminary Hill. Children ages 5 to 12 and their parents are welcome. This event begins in the parking lot at the Main Entrance to the Seminary Hill Natural Area. The Main Entrance is located at the corner of E Locust St. and Barner Drive. For more information please visit www.cityofcentralia.com/calendar.

July 23rd2nd Annual Read and RompNoon to 4 pm, George Washington Park A free, family event with Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog celebrating the joy of reading. Kids ages 2-10 will enjoy activity stations themed after children’s books: Children’s portraits drawn with Harold’s Purple Crayon, eat with the Very Hungry Caterpillar, make Chinese bookmarks with Tikki Tikki Tembo, help the Dinosaurs Get Well Soon, enjoy cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals and more. Contact Dr. Lily Lo (360)-736-6778.

July 24thPaws for the Cause10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hawks Prairie Vetrinary Hospital, LaceyThey will have a silent auction, treasure chest contest, kid’s activities (face painting, bounce house, petting zoo), a reptile room, a little critter room, pet summer fashion and talent show, doggy games, live music by the Backfire Band, and great animal charity booths as well as booths from local vendors/businesses. Bring your leashed pets and learn about animals! Admission is free! For more information please call 360-459-6556 or visit http://pawsforthecause.giving.officelive.com.

July 29thMusic in the Park6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Recreation ParkA Free Outdoor Concert Series, The Afrodisiacs, The Undisputed Titans of Disco. Admission is free! For more information please call 360-269-4457.

July 30thOutdoor Cinema: Karate Kid (PG)Dusk, Huntamer Park in Woodland SquareSpread out on the lawn and enjoy a great movie under the stars! Come early to enjoy a great concert at 7:00 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. Bring your own snacks or purchase from our concessionaire. For more information visit www.ci.lacey.wa.us/

July 30thAnnual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast & Planes, Trains & Automobiles8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Lewis County Historical MuseumStart your morning off right with a delicious blueberry pancake breakfast offered by the Lewis County Historical Museum. This all-you-can-eat breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and juice or coffee. The cost is $5 per person ~ kids 3 and under eat free! The breakfast kicks off the week-long Planes, Trains and Automobiles Event in historic Chehalis, including the Chariots Car Show, vendors, and lots of family fun! For more information please cal 360-748-0831 or visit www.lewiscountymuseum.org

July 30thSidewalk Painting with CatherineBook ‘n’ BrushDid your Mom every tell you to stop drawing on the sidewalk? Join us out front of the store to draw on our sidewalk. Bring your chalk or use our chalk! For more information please call 360-748-6221.

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Stan Hedwall City ParkChehalis, WA1501 Rice Road

RV park open from March thru November.

29 sites with power, water, and cable with picnic tables, selected sites with fire pits. The park has restrooms and showers. For more information please call 360-748-0271 or visit www.ci.chehalis.wa.us

Rainbow Falls State ParkChehalis, WA4008 Washington 6

This 139 acre park has 3,400 feet of Chehalis River bank in the park. Camp sites are first come, no reservations. There are 45 tent sites, a dump station, restroom showers, and eight RV sites with hookups. For more information please call 360-291-3767 or visit www.parks.wa.gov

Lewis & Clark State ParkWinlock, WA4583 Jackson Highway

The 621-acre park has 25 tent spaces with restrooms and showers provided. Sites are first come, no reservations. For more information please call 360-864-2645 or visit www.parks.wa.gov

Mayfield Lake ParkMossyrock, WA180 Beach Road

Camping available between 4/15 and 10/15, some sites pull through. Park is on the shores of Mayfield Lake. For more information please call 360-985-2364 or visit http://www.tacomapower.com/parks

Mossyrock ParkMossyrock, WA202 Ajlune Road

Over 200 sites with views of Riffle Lake, some pull through. Boat launch in park. Some partial hookups. Sewers, laundry, and dump station. There is a store in the park. For more information please call 360-983-3900 or visit http://www.tacomapower.com/parks

Lake Mayfield Resort & MarinaMossyrock, WA1350 Hadaller Road

115 site facility on the lake .Some sights are right on the lake. For more information please call 360-985-2357 or visit http://www.lakemayfield.com/index.htm

Riffe Lake CampgroundMossyrock, WA241 Osborn Rd

Swimming boating, fishing, hiking or just relaxing and enjoying the view. Riffe Lake at full elevation covers 11,830 acres. For more information please call 360-983-8122 or visit riffelakecampground.com

Cowlitz Falls CampgroundRandle, WA889 Peters Road

Natural setting with private sites along the Cowlitz River. Full and partial hookups some pull through. They have showers and a sewage dump. There is a boat ramp and dock in the park. Open mid-May to Mid-September. For more information please call 360-497-7175 or visit http://www.lcpud.org

Taidnapam ParkGlenoma, WA

Open year round it has 68 camp sites, 19 full hookup, 33 with water & power. There are 16 walk-in tent sites. Highway 12 East (Exit 68). Drive east on Highway 12 for approximately 37 miles (5 miles past Morton). Turn right on Kosmos Road, then left onto Champion Haul Road. Drive approximately four miles to the park entrance. For more information please call 360-497-7707 or visit http://www.tacomapower.com/parks.

Packwood RV ParkPackwood, WA12985 US Highway 12

Facility has 80 sites. Located in a clean, quiet country setting one block off highway. Full hookups with cable. Laundry, showers, tent site, trailer dump, phone hookups. Within walking distance of restaurants. For more information please call 360-494-5145.

Cascade Peaks RV Resort & CampgroundRandle, WA11519 US Highway 12

This resort has over 700 campsite on 120 acres of land along 1 mile of the Cowlitz River. They have two heated pools, sauna, horseshoes, laundry, adult lounge, gift shop and rental trailers. For more information please call 1-866-255-2931 or visit http://www.cascadepeaksrvresort.com/

Harmony Lakeside RV ParkSilver Creek, WA563 State Route 122

They have 80 sites, 48 of which are full hookup with cable TV. The other 18 sites have water and power. The park is located on Mayfield Lake. For more information please call 360-983-3804 or visit http://www.harmonylakesidervpark.com/

Ike Kinswa State Park-Silver Creek, WA873 Harmony Road

This 454-acre park with 46,000 feet of beach on Mayfield Lake is open year round. There are 41 full hookup sites, 31 water & power sites, and 31 standard camping sites. There is an RV dump and restrooms and showers are provided.

For more information please call 360-983-3332 or visit www.parks.wa.gov

Mineral Lake ResortMineral, WA148 Mineral Hill Road

Boat rentals, dock fishing, cabins, RV spaces, boat morage, tackle, and a bait & snack shop. This is a somewhat rustic fishing camp. For more information please call 360-492-5361 or visit http://www.minerallakeresort.com/

Adams Fork CampgroundRandle, WA

A nice campground in the tall trees, with a small river running by it. Many of the sites are small but still usable by RVs. A couple larger group sites. Forest Roads 23 and 21 to the campground are paved with gravel patches. ORV trails close by. There is a $5.00 charge for day use.

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Paradise ResortSalkum, WA173 Salem Rd

Two private stocked lakes and convenient access to Riffe Lake, you can enjoy a full array of fishing experiences. Meanwhile, the rest of the family can go snow or water skiing, golfing, swimming or play tennis, ping-pong, and volleyball. For more information please call 360-569-2275 or visit www.mtrainierguestservices.com

Big Creek CampgroundRandle, WA

A small campground close to the west entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park. Tight turning radius for vehicles. Forest Road 52. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

Iron Creek CampgroundRandle, WA

Located along Iron Creek and the Cispus River. Paved road with gravel patches to campground. Creek side accessible trail. Paved level parking spurs. Easy RV parking. Travel on Highway 12 east from Interstate-5 at Randle, Washington. South on Forest Road 25 for 8 miles to campground.

Takhlakh Lake Campground Randle, WA

54 tent sites and easy access for RV camping. Outstanding quiet boating. Fishing is good early in the season. Great day use spots next to the lake. Accessible trail (more difficult accessibility) around the lake. Other trails in the area. At least four miles of gravel road to campground. Take exit #68 off of I-5 and go east on US Highway 12 to Randle, Washington; turn south onto State Highway 131 and proceed 1 mile, stay left at the Y and proceed southeast on Forest Road 23 for 30 miles to Forest Road 2329, then turn left and follow Forest Road 2329. Follow right turn on Road 2329 at junction of Forest Road 5601 and proceed 3/4-mile to the campground. The last 7 miles of Forest Road 23 are gravel surfaced.

Blue Lake Creek CampgroundRandle, WA

A small, quiet campground just off the paved Forest Road 23. Can become noisy when trail bikes come and go. Easy RV parking. Direct trail access to ORV trails. New vault toilet.

Chain-of-Lakes CampgroundRandle, WA

3 campsites. At least five miles of gravel road to campground. A trail passes through the area (open to trail bikes). Forest Road 2329 - At least five miles of gravel road to campground.

North Fork CampgroundRandle, WA

The north fork flows between the campground and the group campground. Easy access on paved Forest Road 23, gravel patches. Well defined camp spots. Easy RV parking. Highway 12 east from I-5. Turn right on Road 25 at Rangle Township.Take left fork onto Road 23 for 10 miles to North Fork Campground.

Olallie Lake CampgroundRandle, WA

5 campsites. Quiet boating. Good fishing early in the season. Several small sites and one larger area with room for RV’s. At least four miles of gravel road to campground. Forest Road 5601. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing and photography.

Tower Rock CampgroundRandle, WA

Easy access on paved Forest Roads 23 and 76. Easy RV camping. Conveniently located for those visiting the east side of Mt. St. Helens. Highway 12 east from I-5, south on Road 25, go left at Y to Highway 23 for 8 miles. Right on Road 28 and right on Road 76 to Forest Road 2306. Activities include fishing.

Peterson Prairie CampgroundTrout Lake, WA

Paved road to campground. Graveled, level sites. Easy RV parking. Nice trees on gentle terrain. Trail to nearby ice cave. A stairway into the cave leads to cool ice formations). From Vancouver, take Highway 14 east 66 miles to Bingen. Take Highway 141 north 24 miles to Trout Lake. At Trout Lake, go 4 miles past the Mt. Adams Ranger Station to the end of Highway 141. Continue west on Forest Road 24 for 2.5 miles. Campground is on the left. Activities include hiking.

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Sunset Falls CampgroundVancouver, WA

Paved road to campground and paved level sites. Easy RV parking. Popular local campground and day use site. Next to east fork Lewis River. An accessible short trail to falls. To reach Sunset Falls Campground from Vancouver, start out going southwest on East Fourth Plain Boulevard for less than 0.1 miles. Turn slight right onto ramp for 0.1 miles. Merge onto I-5 North for 0.2 miles. Take the WA-500 East exit-Exit 2-toward Orchards for 0.1 miles. Merge onto WA-500 East for 5.9 miles. WA-500 East becomes WA-503 for 19 miles. Turn right onto Northeast Worthington Road for 3.1 miles. From Yacolt, go southeast on state HWY 12, 9.5 miles. For more information please call 360-891-5000.

Walupt Lake CampgroundPackwood, WA

Walupt Lake Campground is located at the west end of Walupt Lake. A boat ramp at the campground provides access for nonmotorized and small motorboats. Two wilderness trails (Nannie Ridge #98 and Walupt Trail

#101) begin at the campground. This site is a destination for both local and regional users, many of whom return year after year. I-5 to Highway 12 to Packwood, take Highway 21 to Forest Road 2160 to campground.

Lower Falls Recreation AreaCastle Rock, WA

Accessible camping with conveniently located composting toilets (no smell). Paved road to camp, except for 1/2 mile of gravel, gravel is a mile short of the campground, use caution when getting close. Paved sites among large fir tree on gently slopping ground. Easy RV parking. Day use fee of $5.00.

American Heritage CampgroundOlympia,WA1441 83rd Ave SW

These campgrounds are an ideal base camp location for a host of South Puget Sound area amenities. Stay a week or more and experience & explore one of the most beautiful places in the world! For more information please call 360-352-2551 or visit www.olympiacampground.com

Columbus ParkOlympia, WA5700 Black Lake Blvd

The park contains picnic and camping sites, a picturesque stream, playground for children, a beautiful green grassy beach area for sunbathing, roped off swimming areas, volleyball pits, horseshoe pits, indoor and outdoor rental kitchens, an excellent boat ramp and all around family fun. Black Lake is a very active fishing lake. You can fish for trout, catfish, bass, bluegill, and crappy. For more information please call 360-786-9460 or visit www.columbuspark.net

Millersylvania State ParkOlympia, WA12245 Tilley Rd S

The camp provides 120 tent spaces, 48 utility spaces, three restrooms, eight showers and one dump station. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability). Standard campsites have a restricted total vehicle length of 35 feet. The park has fishing, swimming, boat rentals, wildlife, camping, pay phone & fire wood. For more information call 1-888-CAMP-OUT OR visit www.parks.wa.gov

Lake Chelan State ParkChelan, WA102 East Johnson Ave

The Lake Chelan State Park on Chelan’s South Shore, is only 9 miles from downtown Chelan. Closer to town is the city park, Lakeshore RV Park. The city park is a great place for the whole family--complete with a marina, skate park, night security and swimming area. There are several campgrounds on Wapato Lake, a smaller lake in Manson. Wapato Lake is very popular fishing lake and hosts two campgrounds, Kamei and Wapato Lake. Two private campgrounds within a half hour of Lake Chelan offer horseback riding with water views. For more information please call 509-682-3502 or visit www.lakechelan.com


Lake Cushman ResortHoodsport, WA4621 N Lake Cushman Rd

It is the perfect casual place for family reunions, vacations, retreats, & weekend getaways. Privately owned, Lake Cushman Resort is open year around to the public for camping & cabin rentals. Non-aggressive, leashed pets are welcome. For more information please call 360-877-9630 or visit www.lakecushman.com

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Free Overnight Camping! The Fall Creek Campground is adjacent to the day use area. Designated campsites are free and on a first come first served basis. There are limited amounts of sites. Bring your own water. Pit toilets nearby. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times. For more information please visit www.capitolforest.com for a camping map.

Kalaloch CampgroundKalaloch, WAHwy 101, Mile post marker 157683

Campground is open year-round. Reservation service is available for “Peak Season” dates, up to six months in advance (but not less than 3 days prior to arrival).Sites not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Registration is self-serve in “Walk-In” season.) Kalaloch Campground is on Highway 101, 34 miles south of Forks, WA, or 73 miles north of Aberdeen, WA. For more information please call 360-5656-3132 or visit www.nps.gov/olym

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Camping is a fun, recreational sport that can be enjoyed by families!

Camping offers something for everyone!!

Lewis County Adventist School has been serving Christian families from all faiths for over 55 years.

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by Sarah Chapman Mittge of Chehalis

T he summer slide. It's not a new ride at the Great Wolf Lodge. The summer slide, also known as the summer slump, slyly sucks one to three month's worth of grade

level skills from a typical child's brain as it lounges through the lazy summer months.

There are simple, inexpensive things, however, families can do to enjoy summer vacation and maintain the academic growth children made during the school year. By avoiding the summer slide students will be able to move into their new cubbies and lockers this September ready to learn new skills.

1. Ensure and stabilize basic needs. A predictable sleep schedule, access to healthy foods and hugs are like soil for little brains. Feeling rested, being well-fueled and loved allow children to retain information and make connections to the surrounding world. Set a bedtime and try to keep school-year

routines. Fill the fridge with pre-cut carrots, celery, cauliflower, apples, yogurt, and cheese sticks. Remember, as you transition from pool to park, work to home, to hug your child!

If money for your family is tight, check with your local school district. Many districts will continue their breakfast and lunch programs through the summer for children under 18 years of age. These programs provide food options. Encourage your child to choose milk, veggies and fruits.

Posting a check-off list of healthy foods for the family on the fridge might be a fun family project. Make a goal for each person in the household to fill their chart up with stamps in the fruit and veggie boxes by the end of the week.

2. Talk! My students, their parents and I often discussed how important it is to talk. Talking allows the dendrites in one's brain to grow and connect. It is so simple to encourage your child to talk about what she/he sees and thinks throughout the

day. Restate what you hear using "academic" or adult language. These conversations create a rich learning environment in your home. I love these three ways to respond to a young person's happy chatter: "Wow! Tell me more.", and "Why do you think that?", and, "Hmm. Let's find out!".

Adna Schools Superintendent James Forrest and Morton's Senior/Junior High School Principal Angela Bacon suggested taking talking one step further. Forrest suggested families play games to keep social skills primed over the summer. He suggested families look for and discuss patterns and numbers whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Bacon also emphasized the mathematical value of playing games over the summer. "The challenge is math and finding fun ways to work with numbers," Bacon said. "Make it fun and don't force something." Bacon suggested games like Monopoly and Monopoly Jr. as a couple options for families. She also presented cooking together or organizing tools and sockets as

fun, natural ways to tie in number sense without drill and kill or workbooks.

3. Read. Parents invest a lot of time and money to ensure their young athletes practice the proper swings, kicks, and throws. We forget reading is a skill, too, that needs to be practiced at least 20 minutes every day. Investigate our awesome Timberland Regional Library system. Stop in and pick up information on their summer reading programs or go to www.trlib.org, also see our article on page 17.

As a teacher I sometimes heard from parents that their children, "just weren't readers." If you could say the same about your child, try allotting a time during the day to turn off all the screens in the house, settle into a chair and read a book, magazine or newspaper. When you come upon something interesting, share it! Modeling is a powerful educational tool!

Once you have made time to read, make reading special for your child by creating a reading space. Let your child pick out a carpet square or beanbag. Then go to the library and let him/her fill a "book basket" with high-interest texts. Put the baskets next to her/his unique reading nook and then read as a family during a special, designated time each day.

4. Turn off the TV and explore! If parents were to talk to an educator about what could be done to help their children succeed, I bet that educator would respond by saying, "Turn off the television!" American children and teens spend an average of seven hours each day using screens and consuming media, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The recommendation is 1 to 2 hours of quality programming. If only kids graduating from high school could get full-time work as professional TV watchers!

Since the market for TV pros is pretty limited, see if summer school is a fit for your family. There are a lot of districts in Lewis County that have been awarded funds through the 21st Century Grant program. Many of these local districts have used the federal funds to transform summer schools into enrichment programs able to benefit any student. Check with your school district to see if summer school would be a good fit for your child.

If summer school doesn't click for your family, keep an eye out for other local enrichment programs at places like the library, Book-n-Brush and your local Parks and Recreation department.

Sarah Chapman Mittge is a certificated teacher who has a Masters in Teaching from the University of Puget Sound. She has a passion for environmental education, curriculum alignment, native species and slowly jogging the roads of Lewis County. Sarah left her position as a classroom teacher to be a stay-at-home mother in 2007.

Summer is a glorious, magical time in a child’s life. Days are free for

exploration and the potential for rich learning experiences with friends

and family. If your family eats right, talks and reads together, and limits

screen time you’ll have more time for summer slides at the park – and will

be better prepared for what the 2011-2012 academic year has in store.

Use a spiral notebook to write a quick “I love you” note. Leave the note in a place your child can see when he/she gets up. Under the little love note leave a task you’d like her/him to accomplish by the end of the day. Leave a stack of books for the child to categorize, coins for her/him to count or a challenge to find three living or non-living things.

Use travel time to your advantage by packing travel bags for your child. Equip these bags with leveled books, notebooks, crayons, even a ruler for finding the perimeter, area and volume of cereal boxes bought from the store!

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Start a Summer Book Club with

your friends. Choose a book together then

pick a meeting day to discuss it.

Play a game of baseball with your

friends today. Enjoy an ice cream or a hot dog after the game.

Find a recipe or buy a mix and make

blueberry muffins for breakfast today.

Find a word search puzzle in SWW Family or The

Chronicle or your newspaper and see how long it

takes you to find all the words.

Check out the edible space craft on page

29. Pretend your bed is a space ship and

you are on the way to the moon. What can you see around you and what does it feel

like?

Find a shady spot and have a nice

family picnic today.

Imagine you’re enjoying a vacation on a warm beach on

an island in the Caribbean. Write a postcard describing

your day.

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

a parent your planned

route.

Have a parent hide a “treasure” in your backyard and write down some clues.

Have a fun treasure hunt with your

friends.

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.

Bring a popsicle to an elderly neighbor.

It’s Family Movie Night! Pop some

popcorn and enjoy a movie at home

tonight.

Make a tasty fruit pizza. Spread cream cheese on a tortilla or a baked

pizza crust and then using slices of fruit

and berries, decorate it and enjoy.

Look in a cookbook or online to find a recipe that uses

strawberries. Help a parent prepare it.

Look around your yard for containers that hold pools of

water in which mosquitoes might breed. Dump the water and clean

them out.

Find a creative way to cool off. Make a fan. Make a shower with a garden hose or run through the sprinklers.

Look at the night sky and see how many stars you

can count in one minute.

Gather everyone together to play one

of your favorite board games or card games.

On this day in1867, Canada became

a self-governing dominion. Draw a

maple leaf.

Can you eat red, white and blue healthy foods

today?

This summer, find out how you can help prevent

wildfires. Visit

smokeybear.com.

Make a pitcher of ice-cold lemonade

and give it to a neighbor as a sweet summer

surprise!

Make a paper lunch bag puppet. Make a face on the bottom using markers or crayons.

France celebrates their democracy.

Learn how to count to ten in French.

Make a puppet today that looks like a cow. You should be able to find ideas online.

Make a hat out of

construction paper with a large brim.

Visit a museum or an art gallery today. Find something you

really like among the exhibits and explain why you

chose it.

Play a game of

freeze tag with your

family or friends.

Check out local events by looking

through The Chronicle or

www.chronline.com.

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If it’s summer, it’s time for the summer reading program! Once again, each library in the Timberland Regional Library system is offering a full slate of activities related to the summer reading theme of “One World, Many Stories.” Stop by your library to pick up a packet, find out about programs and get advice about books that fit your child’s interests. Or log onto www.TRL.org, for a complete calendar of events and lots of reading suggestions.

Does your summer include travel plans? If you’re like me, you dream of a trip to the lush green hills of Ireland or of seeing kangaroos hopping through the Australian outback. You’ll notice I said “dream.” What I’ll really be doing is taking a short trip or two in our beautiful state – to see Mount Rainier or view the blooming lavender fields in Sequim. But I can still visit Australia, Ireland – and anywhere else in the world – through books. Join me on my around-the-world travels by reading along.

First stop: London, Great Britain!Percy to the Rescueby Steven J. SimmonsCharlesbridge Publishing, 1998Best for preschool through 1st gradeWhy bother with a transatlantic flight to London? Percy the pigeon takes us with him as he flies from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square and back again. He has his routine – chatting with other pigeons, visiting a certain park for bread crumbs, checking out the changing of the guard. When Percy spots two boys stranded on an island in a lake he swoops down for a closer look. One of the boys cleverly thinks of sending a plea for help via pigeon and Percy takes on the chore. It’s not as easy as he thought it would be – people shoo him away or ignore him completely when he tries to deliver the note. But Percy is persistent and in the end, gets help for the boys. The watercolor illustrations work well with the text, depicting Percy’s friendly demeanor and London’s places of interest.

Second stop: AfricaHoney, Honey, Lion!by Jan BrettGP Putnam, 2005Best for preschool through 1st gradeThe honeyguide bird has always shown Badger where to find honey and in return, the badger has always shared the sweet liquid with Honeyguide. But on this particular day, Badger was greedy and ate the honey all by himself. The next day, Honeyguide again led Badger to the honey . . . across the log, around the termite mound, through the water hole . . . right to Lion’s hiding place! Badger raced back to his burrow, just making it to safety. And he never, ever, forgot to give Honeyguide her share again. Jan Brett’s beautifully detailed illustrations are the heart of the book. The central

picture on each page is surrounded by margin illustrations that tell their own story from page to page. Hyenas, warthogs, zebras, hippos, giraffes are just some of the animals depicted that firmly tie this legend to Africa.

Third Stop: AustraliaHunwick’s Eggby Mem FoxHarcourt Inc., 2005Best for preschool through 1st gradeWelcome to the Land Down Under and meet Hunwick, a bandicoot. In this simple story, Hunwick finds a beautiful egg next to his burrow. He adopts it and keeps it warm, spends time with it and tells it stories. The egg doesn’t hatch, but Hunwick keeps taking care of it. Hunwick’s neighbors – emus, echidnas and cockatoos – whisper that the egg will never hatch. Their talk doesn’t bother Hunwick because he knows that even if it doesn’t hatch, the egg itself has become his friend. The illustrations of Hunwick’s large ears and brown eyes are irresistible and his sweet personality shines through in both the pictures and the text. The book depicts lots of Australian plants and animals, too.

Last stop: home! O is for Orca: an Alphabet Book and1, 2, 3 Moose: A Pacific Northwest Counting Bookby Art WolfeSasquatch Books, 1995 and 1996Best for preschool through 2nd gradeAfter your imaginary trip around the world, it’s time to revel in being home! Look through Art Wolfe’s books and enjoy stunning photographs of wildlife found in the Pacific Northwest.

Remember, whatever your summer plans, don’t forget to include reading! Whether you read to your child, your child reads to you or they are reading independently, reading is one of the best things children can do to maintain – and increase – their reading skills. If your little one isn’t in school yet, being read to prepares them to successfully learn to read. And, of course, the most important reason to read is that it’s fun. Here’s to a fun-filled summer for you and your children!

Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and to share books with children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.

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Coach Feature

School is out, but SportS are in high gear!Send in your nominations for your favorite coach!!Name of coach nominated: _______________________________Team / Sport: ____________________________________________Name of child nominating coach: _________________________Name of parent & phone: _________________________________Reason coach should be featured: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email: __________________________________________________If you have a picture of your coach and/or team, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more about your favorite coach. Nominations can be sent via email to [email protected], or if you wish mail it to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531, photos can be returned if sent with a SASE. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8213.

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Juli Aselton, Soccer Coach

Nominate your

coach!

What Her players have to say:

I think she makes soccer fun and she helps with us when we do our drills and teaches us new moves. She has been my coach for 3 seasons. She will be my coach in the fall for soccer and I can't wait. ~ Makeala M., Nominator

I think Juli Aselton is the best coach because she is so nice to everyone. She helps us learn and it is always fun! She also likes to play soccer in the rain just like me. ~ Seth M., Nominator

I have been a head coach in youth soccer in age groups ranging from U-6 to U-14 (ages 4 to 13), recreation as well as select. I was privileged enough to be asked to start a girls Middle School soccer team in Adna last year and this year we are starting a girls high school soccer team in Adna. I will be coaching both of these teams along with several assistant coaches. Giving these girls a chance to play at the school level would have to be my greatest achievement. We had a very fun and successful year last season.

My best moments in soccer are when the kids continuously tell me that they love playing soccer and ask me if I will coach them again and again. The reason I coach is for the kids. The reason I am coaching Middle School and High School is because the kids wanted to continue playing the sport they love and wanted me to coach them in this experience. I get the most pleasure during coaching when I see a player smile at learning something new and feel good about themselves. I always encourage the kids to play as a team and remind them that it isn't all about winning, it is about having fun and enjoying what you love. It is this that creates better players.

I have played soccer since I was 4 years old and still play on a women's team in Olympia with when time allows. My husband and 3 kids and I enjoy 4 wheeling at the Sand Dunes in Oregon and look forward to this vacation every year.

I am very honored to be chosen for SWW Family’s Coach Feature and want to thank all of the kids and parents for making coaching so much fun for me on every level. I learn new things from the kids every year and hope they are learning from me as well.

~ Juli Aselton


Make a recording of you and

a friend singing your favorite song.

Then, crank it up and dance to it!

Sooner or later this summer, you’ll find yourself saying “There’s nothing to DO! I’m bored silly!”

Our handy checklist is here! Fight boredom as you andyour friends check off each of these cool things to do.

Hawaiian Day! Make a colorful lei and dance the hula. Enjoy refreshing pineapple and other island treats.

Create your very own mini-golf course. Use buckets, cups, planks and more to make a challenging, fun course.

Invite some friends over tonight to

make s’mores and watch movies.

Make a lemonade stand. Work out how much it will cost to purchase lemonade and cups and price

your drinks accordingly.

Give your bike a tune-up. Clean it with a rag, oil the chain, and add air to your tires.

Lazy Day!Stay in your pajamas all day. Curl up in a corner with a good book.

Make breakfast for your family. Plan the menu the night before and set the table, too.

Gently capture an insect and observe its behavior for a little while. Then,

set it free!

Be a weather

forecaster.

Write down your weather predictionsfor the week ahead. Were you correct?

Make some jewelry today.

Color some pasta and thread it

on a string.Try spitting

watermelon seeds

into a cup. Who

can hit the target

from the greatest

distance?

Create your own recipe for an ice cream sundae.Be sure to include

lots of fruit. Find a

really great

hiding place for

“treasure.” Write

out clues for your

friends to try and find it.

Draw a self-portrait in chalk

on your sidewalk. Then draw your

whole family. Take a photo of it before

it washes away!

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1. I greet my child respectfully. Example: “Hi Suzie. How was school?”

2. I help my child make transitions. Example: “John we are going to...in ten...

in five minutes.”

3. I demonstrate respect toward my child when helping move from one place to another.

Example: By guiding with hand on child’s back, holding hand, walking beside.

4. I ensure my child is safe and give my child a sense of security when leaving.

Example: By walking my child to the bus, into the school, to the car, into the house and by always saying goodbye and that you will see them after school.

5. I model respectful communication. Example: By listening to my child, using eye

contact, open body language, and by using kind words when I speak to or about my child. I do not threaten or use intimidating verbal or nonverbal language.

6. I touch my child respectfully. Example: By using soft touches without

poking, pulling, pushing, slapping...

7. I interact with my child in play. Example: By getting on the floor with my

child, television and phone are off. By asking open ended questions and offering positive comments.

8. I demonstrate understanding of my child’s

feelings. Example: By asking what is wrong and help

my child identify feelings; sad, mad, happy, tired, frustrated…

9. I demonstrate joy and enthusiasm about parenting in my child’s presence.

Example: By not talking negatively about my child or issues of parenting that may be frustrating to me.

10. I accept responsibility as caregiver of my child. Example: By meeting my child’s basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, medical and dental care, social and emotional development, education…

11. I take a leadership role. Example: By keeping informed of issues that

may affect my child’s well-being. By making the decisions regarding the health and safety of my child.

Better Parenting in 31 Days!Put your skills to the test with this handy parenting inventory assessment. Rate each skill 1-5 (1 being area to grow and 5 meaning that skill is mastered). Perform this assessment at the beginning of the month and again at the end, working on strengthening your skills during the interim. What a better way to show our children that we love them … and to demonstrate that learning never stops!

12. I teach my child how to be responsible for his or her own behavior.

Example: By providing a good example in myself, by using natural consequences if behaviors occur, by allowing my child to time-out and in using self regulation.

13. I avoid spanking, hitting, shaking…etc. Example: By not slapping, popping, tapping,

grabbing, or hitting my child with my hand or other object.

14. I use a variety of positive guidance techniques.

Example: Counting 1, 2, 3. Redirection, timeout, ignoring the bad behaviors and reinforcing the good behaviors.

15. I help my child solve problems. Example: By asking questions, providing

possible solutions and by letting my child make decisions.

16. I respond calmly when my child misbehaves.

Example: By talking with my child about the behavior and use natural consequences when the situation allows.

17. I model the way I want my child to behave. Example: By treating myself and others with

respect. By not yelling, cursing, or lying, and by acknowledging the positives in myself and others!

18. I understand my child’s development and can identify my child’s unique qualities.

Example: By sharing with others the milestones my child has met and by sharing the fun things my child does and says.

19. I accept normal developmental behaviors. Example: By understanding that crying is a

natural/normal response and by helping my child find words to express self.

20. I respond positively to my child’s developmental ages and stages. Example: If my child is having difficulty with an activity I do not ridicule or shame them but guide them in other ways to reach the goal they are trying to achieve.

21. I provide a safe environment for my child. Example: A home and yard clear of clutter

and hazards. A home where my child can develop positive relationships with children and adults.

22. I guide my child in safe and healthy eating. Example: We eat together at the table, I talk

about and eat healthy foods, I let my child help in the kitchen when it is safe to do so and we talk about cooking foods, washing and storing.

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23. I demonstrate good hygiene. Example: Washing after using the restroom,

brushing teeth 2 times per day, wearing clean clothes, combing hair, bathing…

24. I teach my child good hygiene. Example: By setting an example and reminding

frequently.

25. I think ahead to provide care for my child. Example: When we go out I remember to

take extra clothes, sunscreen, food, water as necessary. I have a list of friends and relatives that can provide care if I am unable. I plan childcare in advance and do not wait until last minute.

26. I respond to medical emergencies calmly and effectively.

Example: I have a first aid kit available in my home, emergency numbers and addresses are posted by the phone.

27. I seek medical care for my child when needed. Example: My child has a PCP and dentist who

sees by my child at a minimum of one time per year.

28. I demonstrate dependability and consistency

in parenting Example: By following through when I tell my

child I will do something. By not making threats that I will not or cannot follow through on. By keeping rules the same.

This exercise is being shared with us through Lewis County Head Start, a child focused, family centered early learning program. At enrollment parents complete this inventory as a baseline for their Head Start journey. The staff and parents then partner throughout the year working toward positive outcomes in the identified areas of need. During the last parent- teacher conference these are once again addressed and parents are able to see the growth both in their child and themselves. Head Start provides a variety of similar opportunities for the child and parent to increase skills in personal growth and development. The Lewis County Head Start program is free to families who meet the age and income eligibility requirements. Children attend class 3.5 hours, four days each week, September through May.

"Children need to know the adults in their life care and will be actively engaged in everything that occurs in their daily life. Practice greeting your child and assisting them in making successful transitions. Children who are secure in home are successful in school."

~Tina Morehouse, Lewis County Head Start

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When I think of my childhood summers, my favorite memory is hiking to Silver Falls with my Grandpa John. I have never gone a summer without hiking since. He never made it feel like it was a big ordeal to take kids hiking, we had “walked” and gone places. With my grandpa long gone, and now 3 children of my own, I have continued the hiking tradition. When I took my kids for their first hike, twin 3 year olds, and my 2 year old, I was not relaxed. Even though I had done this a million times, I was taking my kids into the woods, and questioned did I really know what I was doing.

When we hike I use a day hike pack, basically a back pack that is comfortable and breathable. It holds ONLY what I need for the day. A heavy pack for a mom or child is miserable. What goes up, must come down, right? Toys, blankets and trinkets stay in the car. Kids can carry small amounts for themselves in a pack, but keep it small.

Some items that are in my pack are: 1st aid kit Water bottle Power bar/snacks Plastic bag to take back garbage Solar blanket, Matches Whistle Hiking can be an extremely inexpensive, fun, and healthy activity for families. Our family talks about plants, animals, survival, and how important the earth is for everyone. Lessons like not drinking all your water or eating your snack within the first 5 minutes of the trip helps them learn and grow.

Well planned early adventures will ensure a life-long love of hiking.

Kate enjoys working at home as a Domestic Goddess, loves cooking, raising chickens, listening to music and spending time with her 3 children and husband, Travis. As a family they take every opportunity to get outside, either in the forest or in the backyard.

Every hiking mom should know: *Hike with another adult, and let someone at home know where you are and when you will be back. 1. How far your kids can walk happily…2 blocks or 2.2 miles.2. The weather, not too hot, not too cold. 3. The terrain, and any wildlife you may encounter.

When in forest & parks remember take only memories, leave

only footprints. Two places that I suggest hitting this summer are

1. Silver Falls, Ohanapacosh Campground at Mt. Rainier2. Discovery Trail in Centralia

by Kate Hedgers of Centralia

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Gather a bunch of those prickly, pesky burrs that you may find on your socks or pants after a walk. If none come home with you, collect some from a weedy yard.

Next, start sticking the burrs together to make things like “burr bears” and “burr trees.”

What can you do with a bunch of weeds and seeds found in vacant lots, fields, parks, backyards and even tucked in sidewalk cracks?

You will need about 25 daisies, including stems. (You don’t have to use daisies. Wild clover, pansies, poppies and buttercups also work well. Be sure to ask permission before raiding anyone’s garden!)

Step 1: Slit the stem.With your fingernail, make a slit lengthwise in the stem of one daisy about 2" below the blossom.

Step 2: Thread the stem.Thread the stem of a second daisy through the slit.Now make a slit in the stem of the second daisy. Thread a third flower through that stem.

Step 3: Continue your chain.Continue slitting and threading until your chain is as long as you’d like it to be.

Step 4: Connect the chain.Make a slit about twice as long as the others and carefully slip the head of the first daisy through it.

Step 5: Voila! The daisy chain is complete. You’ve created a crown—or necklace or bracelet—fit for royalty.

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Garrien, 1 year, smiles as cute as can be!

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Shannon J., 9 years, enjoys a day at Safeco Field!

Shyalah W., 3 years, has

fun at the Redneck Car

Show, at Relay for Life

fundraiser.


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Photos can be sent via email to [email protected], or if you wish to send photos by mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531, they can be returned if sent with a SASE. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8213.

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Brandy S., 12 years, dressed for a Relay For Life fundraiser.

Garrien, 1 year, smiles as cute as can be!

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Shannon J., 9 years, enjoys a day at Safeco Field!

Shyalah W., 3 years, has

fun at the Redneck Car

Show, at Relay for Life

fundraiser.

A Boating CraftSail away!

Get creative and add different types of sails, stickers or even a little toy person to

your sailboat!!!!

Wouldn’t it be fun to sail your own hand crafted sailboat down the river? Enjoy the afternoon crafting sailboats, you’ll only need a few supplies.

WHAT DO I NEED:• 7 popsicle sticks• Acrylic craft paint• Construction paper• Glue gun • Glue sticks• T-square• Scissors

What To Do?• Paint popsicle sticks the colors you want your boat to be.• Lay 5 popsicle sticks on the table to make the deck of the boat. • Draw diagonal lines in the stick to create the bow of the boat, cut

the pieces to form the bow (*this will make a pointed shape).• Cut a popsicle stick in half to go across the boat, one in the front

and one in the back (*this will hold the deck together).• Take one popsicle stick and cut of the end (*make sure it is cut

even). This will be the mast of the boat.• Cut a popsicle stick in half, one half will be used to finish the mast

and take the other half and cut in half once again (*these 2 pieces will help secure the mast).

• Take the popsicle stick with the cut off end and hot glue the half popsicle stick to it to make a triangler shape, trace this shape onto your construction paper and cut out for your sail.

• Glue your boat together and sail away!

CAUTION: Glue guns can get extremely hot, ask a adult for help!

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Studies show that 10 minutes of jumping on a trampoline can equal the health benefits of running for half an hour!

Make sure your trampoline has a safety net, and then try out these fun moves:

SEAT DROPS: Jump up and pull your legs straight in front you, parallel to the mat. Land seated on the mat and rebound back up to a standing position ready to jump up and repeat in a continuous motion.

KNEE LIFTS: As you jump up, pull your knees up to your chest and try to touch your feet. Repeat in a continuous motion. This move helps tone your lower body muscles.

STARFISH: As you jump up, quickly extend your legs and arms horizontally into a starfish position. Pull legs and arms back in to return to the mat in the basic jump position. Repeat in a continuous motion.

Exercise While You Play!

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Skyline drive-in is one of only five remaining drive in movie theatres in Washington state! They are very excited to celebrate their 50th anniversary in March 2012.

The drive in is currently run by Manager Janette Sigo, hired in the 2005 season, and her daughter, Assistant manager Jaclyn Meyer, hired in the 2001 season.

They always strive to keep it a family friendly environment, and even allow pets to come to the movie! (Provided they are on a leash and are not disruptive to the movie experience). Also, Skyline drive-in offers great first time employment opportunities for our communities youth.

They value our customers and try to show them by putting on free events for them and improving the theatre based on their feedback. A annual kids day where games, prizes and face painting is offered to all the children at no extra costs. Also, they have an annual showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and give cash prizes for best costume and give away many other prizes throughout the night. Employees also participate in the games and costumes.

It was built by Fred Thiebaue and opened in March of 1962. He ran it until he sold it to Dorthea Mayes in 2005. Fred passed away late 2006.

• Address: 182 SE Brewer Rd Shelton, WA 98594• Admission Prices: General Admission- $7.00 Children (ages 6-11)- $1.00 Children 5 & under- FREE!• Gates open at 8p.m., show starts at dusk.• Now open 7 days a week through the summer!• Contact: 360-426-4707, www.skylinedrive-in.com

Take a visit to the Skyline Drive-In Theater

Did you know...• The first drive-in movie theater was built in Camden, NJ in 1932-3. It cost 25 cents per car or $1 for three or more people to watch a movie. Opening night was June 6, 1933, and it was known simply as “Drive-In Theater” although the actual name was the “Automobile Movie Theater which showed the 1932 release of “Wives Beware.”

The former Twin City Drive-In was opened in 1950 located near Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.

Open Drive-ins, Western WAValley, AuburnBlue Fox, Oak HarborPuget Park, EverettRodeo, Port OrchardSkyline, SheltonWheel-In, Port Townsend

Things to remember...• The snack bar has specials of the week like a bacon wrap and a small soda for just $4!• Bring your FM radio! Movie soundtracks are broadcast in FM stereo sound. Tune to 98.5 FM.• Even in the summertime the weather can get cold once the sun goes down. Plan accordingly!

Movies Under The Stars

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There are some important things to know about bears that can help keep hikers and campers safe. · Bears do not like surprises, especially females

with young cubs.

· If a person is in bear country, making noise and

alerting bears to one's presence is key.

· Traveling in groups can make it easier for bears

to hear oncoming visitors.

· Individuals should walk with the wind at their

backs so that their scent will be carried toward

bears' powerful noses and alert them in advance.

· Some bears are more tolerant of people than others, but

caution should always be used when a bear appears.

· Retreat slowly to a safe distance. If the bear seems skittish or is

coming in your direction, retreat even further.

· Never come between a mother and her cubs. Females can

be extremely protective and downright fierce to any perceived

threats to her young.

If a close encounter with a bear should occur, a person should remain calm and alert the bear that it is a human present with a calm voice and waved arms. Bear attacks are rare, but should one occur, attempt to retreat backwards and diagonally. If the bear follows a person's retreat, the person should stop and stand ground. If the bear actually touches a human or attacks, a person should fight back vigorously with a black bear.

BearNecessities

The

Black Bear length: 5 feet

Weight: 100-400 lbs

colors: black to rust

ears: large and long

claws: Short and dark

Profile: Straight long

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freedom for kids to get around townfreedom for parents from having to drive their kids around during the summer

free fare fridaySall bus trips are free every friday, memorial day to Labor dayif you've never ridden the bus, now is the perfect time to try it!

this is also twin transit's way of showing appreciation for our regular riders.

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Out of this world fun food!

You can make this space ship with just a few ingredients! It’s a fun and delicious treat! All you need is:

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Your new medical home ...Providence Chehalis Family Medicine

Now Open!Francisco Chan, MD, has several years of experience in family medicine working at community-based clinics. He received his medical/surgical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, and completed a residency at JFK Family Practice Residency in Edison, New Jersey.

Lisa Mesaros, PA-C, is a licensed physician assistant with extensive experience in both internal medicine and family medicine. She studied pre-med at Michigan State University and earned a bachelor’s and master’sof science degree from Rutgers University.

Serving patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.

To schedule an appointment, call 360.767.6300.

931 S. Market Blvd.Chehalis, WA 98532www.provmedicalgroup.org

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