Special Features - Parents - March 25, 2015

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Chilliwack Agassiz Harrison

Healthy Living

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ontrary to popular belief, adopting a healthy lifestyle is not a difficult undertaking. In certain instances, convenience may need to be sacrificed in favour of nutrition, but many people find that living healthy is not nearly as difficult as they assumed it would be when they initially decided to make a change. When families decide they want to start living healthier, many mistakenly assume they must abandon their existing habits entirely and start from scratch. But the following are some easy ways to start living healthier every day.

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Many parents contribute money toward the purchase of their teenagers’ first car. But even those who don’t help kids finance the purchase may still want to offer some advice as their teens start to look for the car they will no doubt remember for the rest of their lives.

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ifferent drivers need different things out of their vehicles, so a car that might be perfect for adults will not necessarily be the best fit for teen drivers without much experience traversing the community roadways. The following are a few factors to consider when helping teens find their first car.

Many teens would light up at the sight of a muscle car awaiting them in the driveway.

But cars that accelerate quickly and those with substantial horsepower and highperformance engines may tempt teens to speed or spark the development of poor driving habits. Look for a vehicle with modest acceleration instead of one that your teen may be too immature and inexperienced to handle.

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Teenagers have little to no experience behind the wheel, so it’s best that they not drive cars that are especially small or large

Teens’ first cars are often preowned vehicles, and such cars may have significant wear (continues on page 26)

2015 FEBRUARY

OUR STUDENT

LEADERS

to the following students on achieving excellence at school and in our community

OF TOMORROW

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n outstanding student with top marks, there is so much more to Anna MacKenzie than a 4.0 GPA. Anna is an avid athlete. A Gold U18 soccer player with CFC, Anna has also volunteered as a coach to younger players. She has been a member of the Sardis Cross Country team which finished Fourth in the Fraser Valley and 16th in the province. She was a member of the Sardis Senior Girls Soccer, Junior Volleyball and Basketball teams over her three years at SSS. A leader at the school, Anna has been a key organizer of many events including our Strongman competition, school talent show, school dances and a number of charity fundraisers. She has played a key role as a member of our grad committee, and helped spearhead our student forum.

Anna also volunteers in the community. Her positive and upbeat demeanour, determination, grit and willingness to contribute are key to her great success. Congratulations Anna, on being named Sardis Secondary School‚ as Leader of Tomorrow for February, 2015.

ANNA MACKENZIE

Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser Sardis Secondary School

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ariah is one of those quiet hard-working students that constantly leads by example.

She currently serves as the Public Relations Director on student council and has been a key organizer of many events such as school dances and anti-bullying day.

She works diligently with the African Relief Club, helping everywhere, such as managing the club and organizing fund raising projects.

Outside of school, Mariah has volunteered at the Salvation Army soup kitchen, Chilliwack Safety Village and Second Chance. She can also be found on Thursday nights helping out with the Central School Tween Club. This is set against a rigorous academic course load at school.

Maria is a student worthy of recognition as a Leader of Tomorrow.

MARIA CHAND Rotary Club of Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Chilliwack Secondary School

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ith so many opportunities and challenges facing youth today, juggling the requirements of day-to-day life can only be onerous. Carley, though, seems to be striving to find the balance and focus that we as teachers would hope all young people would seek and find.

Involved in various community programs, Carley can be found providing assistance to both her peers and children. Engaged in multiple school-based leadership groups, she capitalizes on opportunities to create meaningful impressions on students within the school community. Carley is an exemplary leader, demonstrating initiative, empathy, respect, and dedication.

We are fortunate to have her providing leadership in our community now and look forward to seeing her take advantage of the opportunities presented to her in the future.

CARLEY RATZLAFF

Rotary Club of Chilliwack GW Graham Secondary School

The Criteria for Selecting the Student is Based on the Following: The student that represents the Rotary 4 way test...

• Is it the truth?

• Is it FAIR • Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? • Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

ROTARY MOTTO: Service above Self!. The strongest emphasis will be put on: Excellence in community service (within the school or externally). Also excellence in Trades, Academics and Sports.

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Your Teen’s First Car

right away. Small cars may not protect teens as adequately as slightly larger vehicles in the case of an accident. In addition, very large cars, such as pickup trucks or SUVs, can be difficult to control and are best suited to older drivers who already have years of driving experience under their belts. A midsize sedan is big enough to protect teens and their passengers in the case of an accident, and such vehicles are small enough to handle easily.

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Living healthier every day (continued from page 21)

Eat more fruits & veggies

One of the best and easiest ways to live healthier is to begin eating more fruits and vegetables. Instead of unhealthy snacks like potato chips and cookies, snack on a piece of fruit, and never sit down to a meal unless you include some vegetables to go along with the main course. Studies have shown that those people whose diets are high in fruits and vegetables are less likely to develop certain types of cancers, including cancers of the digestive tract. It has been noted that people whose diets are rich in fruits and vegetables have a lower risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.

Start young; if children are given only healthy food options, they’ll not pay much attention to the unhealthy ones!

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Have a family night once in a while where it’s all about games, a movie, even a family bike ride and then you can have some of those not-so-good-for-you snacks (chips, a little pop, ice cream etc.). There’s less of a chance of kids choosing poor options when parents aren’t around if there are those family night treat times.

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Try to buy organic or local

You know what you’re getting and what you’re NOT… no added hormones, pesticides or other unwanted additives. Your produce lasts longer when the chemicals in sprays are not breaking them down. You’re also helping to support local business and you can teach your children about lessening your family’s carbon footprint by not buying food that’s been shipped all around the world, using fuel resources and creating pollution in the meantime. (continued om page 24)

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MEND is a FUN, FREE 10-week program for families with children ages 7-13 who are working together to become healthier and more active.

Participants will receive a free three-month recreation pass.

MEND is being offered this April at:

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Chilliwack Neighbourhood Learning Centre 46361 Yale Road, Chilliwack To see if MEND is right for your family or to register, contact 604-320-5826 or mend.chilliwack@gv.ymca.ca.

Visit www.bchealthykids.ca for more information.

Meet & greet Ronald futurepvoisnistsf!or Saturday, March 28th at 1pm Sardis McDonald’s 45225 Luckakuck Way

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Free Drop-in Early Learning Centres in Chilliwack

Don’t forget your RESP in your will

StrongStart is a free, drop-in, early learning program for children (ages 0-5 years) accompanied by a parent or caregiver. StrongStart Centres are located at the following schools: Bernard Elementary School Cultus Lake Elementary School McCammon Traditional Elementary Little Mountain Elementary School

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For more information visit: www.sd33.bc.ca/programs/strongstart

Registered education savings plans (“RESPs”) are a very popular tax-deferred way to save for a child or grandchild’s post-secondary education. However, many people who have established RESPs have not planned for what would happen if they pass away before the beneficiary has used the RESP assets.

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ften a lack of estate planning results in the unintended consequence of the RESP having to be terminated and the assets forming part of the deceased’s estate, rather than continuing to be available for the purpose of the education of the intended beneficiary.

Jacqueline Tait

There is a common misconception that RESPs are treated the same as RRSPs upon death, and that the assets of the plan will transfer directly to a named beneficiary. However, RESP assets belong to the person who set up the RESP (the “subscriber”), and upon death, will transfer to a joint subscriber (usually a spouse), if one has been appointed, or, if not, to the subscriber’s estate to be distributed as per the terms of the Will.

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If you have RESPs for your children or grandchildren it is very important to sit down with an estate planning professional to review the RESP contract to determine the rights it gives and the obligations it creates. For example, you should investigate whether or not it permits the subscriber to name a successor subscriber, and if so, whether the successor subscriber must make a contribution to the RESP in order to assume the full rights of the subscriber.

Your RESP contract may already provide that your Executor will become the successor subscriber. Once you have these facts in hand, you can update your Will to ensure that your children or grandchildren will receive the full intended benefit of your carefully planned RESP. Jacqueline Tait is a Notary Public and owner of Jacqueline Tait Notary Public.

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The simplest way to avoid this is for the subscriber to appoint a successor subscriber in his or her Will. This enables the successor subscriber to preserve and continue the RESP for the intended purpose and benefit of the RESP beneficiary.

successor subscriber, your Executor’s only option may be to terminate the RESP. When the assets of an RESP are terminated, all contributions are refunded to the estate of the person who set up the RESP (the “subscriber”), and will be subject to probate fees and potential creditor claims. Any Canada Education Savings Grants (“CESGs”), which are government grants of up to $500 per year paid into the RESP for an eligible child, which have not been paid out, will be refunded to the government.

Some people may already be eating the right foods, but they may just be eating too much of them. It takes time for your body to let you know it’s had too much to eat, so eating too fast can increase your risk of overeating. While eating, try to limit distractions that can take your attention away from how much you’re eating. If you’re always watching television or checking emails on your

phone while eating, try a few days of distraction-free, careful eating, and you may find yourself eating less and feeling more energized after a meal. Enjoy the company of your family or friends!

Get more sleep

Inadequate sleep affects the body in a variety of ways.

Many people are aware that one poor night’s sleep is certain to affect their energy levels the following day, but fewer may know of the link between sleep duration and chronic disease. For example, the Harvard

Medical School notes that studies have linked insufficient sleep to type 2 diabetes, as the body’s ability to process glucose can be compromised by poor sleeping habits. Other medical conditions that have been linked to insufficient sleep include obesity, heart disease and mood disorders.

While you might be proud of your ability to function on minimal sleep, the long-term effects of insufficient sleep can be dire, so be sure to get at least seven hours of sleep each night.

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• Affiliation with a provincial sport organization (PSO): If the club is registered with a PSO (eg. Gymnastics BC, or Soccer BC) this means they must meet certain standards for their sport. While standards vary from sport to sport, this will usually include things like coach to athlete ratios, equipment/facility standards, coach education standards, criminal record

• Coach education/experience: Make sure the coaches at your club are trained through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). The NCCP provides streamlined sport-specific and multi-sport training and education for volunteer community coaches, right up to high performance Olympic coaches here in BC and across Canada. Coaches learn about topics such as lesson planning, safety management, ethics and sportspecific drills and activities for the level of athletes they are working with.

• Emergency/safety training: Anyone working with children should know what (continues on page 26)

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Rosedale Child Care Centre

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East Chilliwack Elementary School 49190 Chilliwack Central Road Preschool: • (3 Years Old) 8:30am - 10:45am Tues/Thurs • (4 Years Old) 8:30am - 11:30am Mon/Weds/Fri • Sept to June After School Care: • 2:00pm - 6:00pm Mon-Fri - Sept to June • Early dismissal, Pro D, Spring Break, and Summer care are available upon registration

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50850 Yale Road, Rosedale, B.C. Programs Offered: Infant/Toddler Program: • 7:00am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri • 3 - 5 Yr Child Care: • 7:00am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri • Open Year Round (Excluding Christmas Break)

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Summer camp is a beloved tradition in many families.

Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in three-legged sack races.

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arents looking for the right summer camp for their kids will soon discover there are various types of summer camps, each offering youngsters something different. The following are some of the summer camp options parents can expect to encounter as they search for the right camp for their kids.

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DAY CAMP Day camps are not overnight camps, which means kids will return home each night rather than sleep over at camp. Day camps typically offer many of the activities people have come to associate with camps, including crafts, sports and even day-trips to experience

local culture or attractions.

Many day camps are co-ed, and counsellors typically live within the community.

FAITH-BASED CAMP Faith-based camps offer many of the same activities as more traditional summer camps, but do so while simultaneously offering campers the opportunity to celebrate and further explore their religious beliefs. Some faith-based camps may focus heavily on religion, incorporating faith into daily camp activities, while others may be more subtle with regard to integrating religious beliefs and lessons into camp activities.

SPORTS CAMPS Some summer camps focus on a particular sport, catering to young athletes who want to further develop their athletic talents. Sports camps may feature guest lectures and lessons from notable local athletes and coaches, while some camps may provide instruction from current and/or former professional athletes. Some

sports camps are overnight, while others are day camps.

FAMILY CAMPS Family camps are opportunities for the whole family to enjoy the summer camp experience. Family camps typically tailor their activities around tasks families can complete together, with counsellors providing assistance when it’s needed. Family camps may be faith-based or secular, and families typically stay overnight, sleeping in facilities on the campsites or in lodging away from home.

SPECIAL ABILITY CAMPS Parents of children that require specialized care can still send their kids to summer camp, as there are many camps that cater to such youngsters. Staff members typically undergo extensive training, which helps to calm some of the fears parents may have about leaving their children at camp.

Facilities are often built to accommodate the specific needs of the campers.

Your Teen’s First Car (continued from page 22) and tear on some important safety features.

Wear and tear may not be a reason to avoid purchasing a preowned vehicle, but parents may want to replace the brake pads and tires on recently purchased preowned vehicles. Brake pads in strong condition may prove the difference between avoiding an accident or getting into one. In addition,

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poorly inflated or worn down tires pose a safety risk. If such features seem to be worn down, replace them before letting teens hit the open road on their own.

Teens will remember their first cars for the rest of their lives. Parents can ensure those memories are positive by finding a car that teens can handle comfortably and operate safely.

Sports Clubs (continued from page 25)

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to do in case of emergency. This is not only limited to first aid training, but should also include general and sportspecific emergencies from natural disaster preparedness to ankle sprains. It is also highly recommended that the club staff and coaches are up-to-date with concussion awareness and training.

Every child deserves a positive sport experience, and choosing the best sport club or organization will play a major role, regardless of whether the sport organization is managed by volunteers or paid coaches.

Parents should not be afraid to ask these questions; always be confident with who is influencing your kids!

Kate Kloos is a Project Coordinator with ViaSport.