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October 2015

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On the cover: Christian Moss, 2-weeks old. Parents are Sherman and Nadia Moss from Lacey, Wa. Photo taken by Mandi McDougall Photography. Please see ad on page 5.

Your skeleton is like the poles of a tent. Without the poles, the tent would fall down into a heap. Without bones, you couldn’t stand up!

Bones protect important organs inside your body. Tap your head. Can you feel your hard skull? It protects your brain.

Your ribs protect your heart, lungs and stomach and your spine protects your spinal cord.

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Family When you get cut or have a bloody nose, blood comes out of your body. Does that mean that someday you could run out of blood? Not a chance, thanks to your bones. You have a thick, jelly-like substance inside your bones, called marrow. The bone marrow makes millions of new blood cells every day.

Standards Link: Life Science: Animals have structures that serve different functions.

Standards Link: Life Science: Organ systems work together to protect the body.

How big will your bones grow? People who exercise and eat right will tend to grow bigger. Scientists once took two groups of baby rats. They fed one group hard food and the other soft food. Both diets had the same amount of nourishment. The rats that ate hard food had to chew more and their heads and jaws grew larger, and their bones were heavier.

Standards Link: Health: Food choices affect health and well-being including body composition.

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Events

OCTOBER 2 Fall Arts Walk

5 p.m., dowtown Olympia

Event includes hands on family activities, demonstrations and impromptu street performances. The fun continues on Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit olympiawa.gov/artwalk.

Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival 5:30 p.m., downtown Onalaska

Enjoy an apple pie contest and auction, apple run/walk, festival food court, harvest dinner, live music, KidVenture Center, parade and more. Event runs through the weekend. For more information, please visit onalaskaalliance.org.

Expanding Your Horizons 8 a.m., Centralia College

A conference for 6th through 9th grade girls of Lewis County that introduces girls to science, technology, engineering and math careers.

Cost is $10. First, OMSI will entertain with electrostatics. Then girls pick two workshops to attend such as veterinarian, architecture, engineering, electronics, physical therapy, and environmental careers. Parental workshops on getting kids ready for college and financial aid are also offered. For more information, please call (360) 736-9391 ext. 358.

OCTOBER 24 Boo Bash

12 p.m., Hands on Children's Museum

Kids can wear their favorite costume and enjoy art and STEM activities and treats. For more information, please visit hocm.org.

1st Annual Miss Lewis County Spaghetti Feed 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Centralia

OCTOBER 3 Children’s Day

11 a.m., Huntamer Park in Woodland Square, Lacey

Enjoy a day of family fun with this year’s games, activities, arts and crafts and more. For more information, please visit ci.lacey.wa.us.

Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and help support the Miss Lewis County Scholarship Program at the same time. $10 for adults, $5 for kids or $25 for a family of 5. For more information, please visit chamberway.com.

46th Annual Oktoberfest

OCTOBER 30

Have fun with the traditional outdoor European 9-pin Bowling Tournament, crafts, vendors, silent auction, horseshoe tournament, live music, children’s activities and more. Admission is free.

For more information, please visit lpss.info.

3 p.m., downtown Chehalis

All day, Swiss Park, Frances

OCTOBER 10 Train Show and Swap Meet 10 a.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Chehalis

Trick or Treat Trolley

Ride the trolley and Trick or Treat in downtown Chehalis, at the Lewis County Historical Museum and at the Fairway Center. For more information, please visit chamber.way.com.

OCTOBER 31 Trick-or-Treat

Bring the family for a day filled with trains of all sizes. The event is also held on October 11. For more information, please call (360) 748-0831.

4 p.m., Centralia Outlets

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In-Tot Development Center and Lewis County Head Open House

Autumn Music Fest 4 p.m., Morton Roxy

Soloists, ensembles and choirs from area churches create an inspirational music program. Admission by donation. For more information, please visit mortonroxy.org.

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Kids 12 years and under are invited to dress up in their costume and Trick-or-Treat through the mall. For more information, please visit chamberway.com.

1 p.m., south end of NW Sports Hub, Centralia

In-Tot Development Center and Lewis County Head Start will hold an open house.

The event will include a variety of agencies with information, activities and treats for children and their families. For more information, please call (360) 736-4359.

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Using their broad, scaly tails, beavers will forcefully slap the water as an alarm signal to other beavers in the area that a predator is approaching.

There are two species of beaver — the European or Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and the North American beaver (Castor canadensis).

A beaver can stay under water for up to 15 minutes.

Did you know?

Beavers

Beavers possess a set of transparent eyelids which enable them to see under water.

Beavers are social animals, living in large family groups that include parents, young kits, and the yearlings from the previous spring.

Water downstream of beaver dams is cleaner.

When beavers fell a tree they waste nothing; they eat the bark and buds before cutting up branches and sections of the trunk to carry for use in dams or lodges.

Beaver homes are called lodges.

Beavers are nocturnal.

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Healthy School

Lunches

by Heather Powell, RD, CD Dietitian at Northwest Pediatric Center

School is in session so the sometimes rigorous meal routine begins again.

Although a good breakfast is very important in getting our kids ready for the day, packing a healthy and filling lunch can also provide the fuel that they need to succeed in school. During the school year, kids tend to have the most freedom at lunchtime as to what they eat. They can choose to eat a ham and cheese sandwich or pizza. They can also choose to trade the chocolate pudding that you packed in their lunch for a bag of chips. Talking with your kids about good nutrition is also a very important component of packing healthy lunches.

So what types of foods make up a healthy lunch? This is a question I am often asked in my work as a dietitian. I have found that one of the simplest and easiest to follow methods to effectively teach nutrition is by using the USDA’s MyPlate. If you haven’t seen what MyPlate looks like, check it out at myplate.gov. This site also has lots of fun and interactive tools to teach kids about nutrition. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which describes what healthy eating is for the American people, has also adopted this plate method for describing healthy nutrition and will be released later this year.

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Grains: .........

A good rule of thumb is to make half of your grains whole. Whole grains have many benefits for kids, including a good dose of fiber to fill them up and keep them full as well as vitamins and minerals that are not found in white grains. When shopping for whole grains, label reading is key. For instance, bread may be labeled as multi-grain, but this does not necessarily mean that it contains whole grains. To ensure that you are purchasing whole-grain products, check the nutrition label to ensure that the first ingredient contains the word whole.

Is your kid tired of having sandwiches every day? Try offering a wrap made with a whole grain tortilla, a whole wheat pita stuffed with their favorite sandwich fixings or whole grain crackers instead.

My favorite part of this method is that it focuses on variety of foods and not individual nutrients. The plate is divided into four sections – one quarter of the plate should consist of grains, one quarter of protein, and the other half of the plate should be full of colorful fruits and veggies. The finishing touch of the plate is a serving of low-fat dairy.

Protein: .........

There are several sources of lean protein that we can send with our kiddos for lunch. One of the most popular choices seems to be deli-style lunch meats, which are typically a great choice (just choose the lower sodium version, as many of the originals have more than 500 mg of sodium per serving!). An alternative to lunch meat can be leftovers from the night before. For instance, a grilled chicken breast with lettuce and tomato makes a great sandwich for lunch. Other good sources of protein for lunch include eggs (either hard-boiled or egg salad with just a touch of mayo) or tuna. Nuts and nut butters are also a good source of protein and packed with heart-healthy fats, but may need to be avoided if you kiddo is in a nut free class. Protein not only provides nourishment but will also help to keep your kids full longer.

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Fruits and.........

Vegetables:

As a dietitian, I seem to spend most of my days talking about fruits and veggies which should comprise half of the healthy plate. I am sure you have heard the saying “eat the rainbow,” but why is this so important? The answer is actually quite simple – the more colors of fruits and veggies you consume, the more different vitamins and minerals you take in.

Fresh fruits and veggies are also a great source of fiber to fill your kiddos up and help to keep them full throughout the day.

Getting your kiddos to eat fruits and veggies can be challenging at times. Make sure to send fruits and veggies in ways that are easy for kids to eat (for instance, if packing an apple, it is probably easier to send it already sliced rather than whole). It is best to introduce a variety of new fruits and veggies when your kiddos are young, but something else that can make fruits and veggies more appealing to kids is packing dips. Send your kiddo sliced fruit with a dip made from either low-fat regular or Greek yogurt blended with peanut butter and a touch of cinnamon.

For veggies, send their favorite salad dressing, hummus, salsa, guacamole, or a homemade bean dip.

Dairy: .........

Fat-free or lowfat dairy is the final component in composing a healthy lunch. The dairy group includes not just milk, but also yogurt and cheese. When choosing milk, low-fat or fatfree unflavored milk is the best choice for most kiddos.

Remember that flavored milks do contain added sugars (for instance, 8 oz. of chocolate milk contains as much added sugar as an original glazed Krispy Kreme donut!). String cheese or low-fat yogurt are also great options for lunch and provide not only much needed calcium (to build strong, healthy bones) but also protein to help fill your kids up.

Now that we have covered the entire plate, we can focus on the most important part – letting the kids help put lunches together! We can teach our kids about healthy eating but including them in the decision making process when putting lunches together is a necessity. By educating our kids about the importance of the different food groups and how much food we should be eating, we can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating. Remember that our kiddos do watch everything we do (and may often try to mimic this behavior), so try to incorporate these healthy eating habits at home as well!

Having the same thing for lunch every day can get a bit boring, so switch it up from time to time. For instance, sandwiches can be cut into fun shapes using cookie cutters. Fruits and veggies can also be sent in different shapes and sizes. Investing in some good insulated containers that you can send to school with your kiddos can really expand the options of what you can offer for lunch. If you have these types of containers, you can send re-warmed leftovers from dinner the previous night which eliminates the need to have to make another meal for lunch. This also allows you to send items such as low-sodium soups or stews for those cold winter months ahead of us.

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Heather is a graduate from Central Washington University with a Bachelors of Food Science and Nutrition. She spent her dietetic internship working in hospitals and public health clinics. Heather loves the outdoors and spending time on the beach as well as reading, time with family and rooting for all the Seattle sports teams. Heather resides in Centralia.

I believe with all my heart that the Bible is the Word of God. Why? Because it is historically accurate. The Bible is not a history book as such, but the history it contains is 100 percent accurate. Historical accuracy does not prove inspiration in and of itself, but adds to the testimony which leads to such a conclusion.

It is impossible to test the Bible in every point because of the lack of external materials (i.e., cities that no longer exist).

However, if, in every case that is testable, the Bible is proven to be accurate, we have a right to assume the rest is accurate until proven otherwise.

For years enemies of the Bible had said there was no “Hittite” nation as mentioned in the Bible. Why? Because no trace of that nation had ever been found. However in the last century archeologists have discovered ruins of this nation. It proved the Hittite nation to be one of the largest and most important nations in the ancient world. Again the Bible stands the test.

In every case in the Bible when it says they went down to a city, that city was at a lower elevation. Every time the Bible records someone going up to a place, it was always on a higher elevation. So the Scripture is topographically correct as well.

Again, none of this is conclusive, in and of itself, but the cumulative effect lends to the conclusion that the Bible is from God. Come visit with us at

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Bring On The Drama!

by Tiffany Venters of Salkum When our homeschooling family joined the Performing Arts to Homeschoolers (PATH) we were tickled to find such a variety of performing and musical arts options so close to home. PATH is a parent led performing arts group in Centralia offering choir, band, violin, theater and musical theater to homeschool students from kindergarten to 12th grade.

If you are seeking a do-it-yourself option and think creating your own play sounds fun, look no further. Angela Wilcox, director and PATH visionary, has put together a few and has some advice on how to begin.

“Honestly, it’s to just do it. You don’t need to know what you’re doing. You just have to start with a goal and some gumption to see it through.” Angela adds, “Parents and their students have come out of the woodwork, offering their talents, hard work and support. In theater production it takes a small army to accomplish a show — So you can’t be timid about delegating and asking for help. Get a core team of reliable individuals that will commit to the four corners of theater production: talent (directing, acting), advertising, box office sales/administration, and art design (costume, makeup and scenery).

Once you have a solid volunteer group, buy a couple of scripts and research play ideas. Angela adds, “Secure a location for rehearsals and performances. Come up with a budget for production. Advertise your theater class. Ta-da! Theater class.”

A good director is hard to find. Angela shared, I love every aspect of directing, but the most rewarding aspect of directing is watching the magic happen. The magic happens at performance. All our hard work pays off. The costumes, the scenery, the lights, the acting. But it took us weeks to get there

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and along the way it felt like work instead of magic… The look on my students face after a show closes is worth all the sacrifice. The universal feeling of accomplishment and pride in a job well done is great to see.”

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Have your child(ren) illustrate a book of their own.

Start by having them look at the illustrations in a favorite book.

Discuss the shapes, lines, colors, etc.

Have your child try making a drawing/painting that looks something like it.

Now make up a picture that looks very different but tells a story.

Write that story on an attached page. This can become a book.

The child may even make this into a play ... design props, costumes, etc.

Creating a play ... discuss dialogue: How do the characters talk to each other?

What kinds of things do they say to each other?

What problem do they need to solve?

What can happen next?

Photos by Kitsel Belmudes.

After reading a book, have the child choose a character and pretend to be them.

• What would the character say, do, and move like?

• What were the important things the character said in the story?

• What could have happened next?

• This can be a new to them story or an old favorite.

Do this kind of activity with the child each week.

Tiffany Venters is CoDirecting a Junior Theater Circus inspired play with Angela Wilcox this semester.

Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family while gardening, hiking, exploring and competitive shooting.

She enjoys the cool days of fall and beautiful colors of the changing season.

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Reading with your child(ren) from an early age sets the stage for listening as well as role-play acting.

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Di Morgan of Morgan Arts Centre offered the following advice when asked for a tip or two on being successful in organizing plays:

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It is about “having fun” with children. Teaching and learning should be and is almost always FUN, shared Di Morgan.

Look at our January 2016 events page for the next performance by PATH!

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FALL HARVEST

local pumpkin patches Hunter’s Pumpkin Patch 7401 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia (360) 456-0466; www.hunterfamilyfarm.com October 3-31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cash, Visa, Mastercard ($5 minimum for credit cards) Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay maze, wagon rides, giant sling shot, holiday shop, food, carousel and more.

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Cash, check Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, hayride, haunted forest and gourd patch.

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Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia (360) 491-7328; lattinscider.com, lattinscider@comcast.net Through October 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cash, Visa $5 per car parking fee on weekends.

Tractor-drawn wagon rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on weekends. Maze, pick out your own pumpkins, music, bob for apples and more.

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Cash and check Corn stalks, picnic area, pumpkin patch and vegetables for sale.

The Pumpkin Patch* 518 Goodrich Rd., Centralia (360) 736-8603; tim.crockett@live.com Through October 31 Cash, check, debit, credit card Corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides (weekends only) and straw pit. School tours by appointment.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Rutledge Corn Maze 302 93rd Ave S.E., Olympia (360) 357-3700; rutledgecornmaze.com October 3-31, 10 a.m.-dusk Cash, check, credit card Pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted corn maze, story time, kiddie land, sand box, train ride and more.

Schilter Family Farm* 141 Nisqually Cutoff Rd S.E., Olympia (360) 459-4023; schilterfamilyfarm.com Through October 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard Pumpkin patch (pick-in-the-field or already gathered from the field). Activity bracelets available. See website for weekday and weekend fees.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Story Book Farms Pumpkin Patch 5058 Jackson Hwy., Toledo (360) 864-4388; storybokfrm@toledotel.com October 1-31, 10 a.m.-dusk Cash and credit cards Pumpkin patch, hayrides, restrooms, vegetables, moon bounce and daycare/school tours by appointment.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WillyTee’s Pumpkin Patch 3415 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis (360) 880-5411; mrwillytee@gmail.com October 1-31, 10 a.m.-dusk Cash, check, credit card Pumpkins, crafts and caricatures for the children.

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Pumpkin patch opens daily 10 a.m. - Dusk Many Varieties of Decorative Gourds Haunted Forest open Friday and Saturday Nights, Dark until 11pm Corn Maze Open Daily 10am - Dusk All Open Sept. 25 - Oct. 31st Tickets sold at venue

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Exit 68 off I - 5 | Go East on Highway 12 for 13.8 miles Turn left onto State Route 122, Continue for 1.9 miles Slight left onto Cinebar Road, continue for 2.7 miles 600 Cinebar Road is on the left

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You may have seen signs to fish hatcheries and assumed, as I did, that they are not open to the public. However, they welcome everyone from individuals to educational groups. Back in 2010, Tacoma Power spent over $30 million dollars to turn the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery building from a small old house into the beautiful modern visitor center it is today.

The hatchery was built to help ease the loss of fish because of dams. Fish are raised at the hatchery, then put in trucks filled with water and taken to new homes in rivers.

To learn more, we took a trip to the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery.

We started our tour of the hatchery in the clean and modern visitor center. Displays and interactive activities draw the kids in immediately. There is a mesmerizing display that shows the fish through the life cycle. Kids can use a handle to release the “fish,” then watch them flow downstream, some getting lost (dropping through holes) until the end when just a few are left to return to their spawning grounds. We learned that only about 2% of fish return, and that is typical for salmon all around the world.

Another interactive display teaches the characteristics of different fish, and kids get to press buttons to learn how to identify them. It’s helpful to try to look at this before heading out to see the live fish.

A unique and colorful display has various fish hanging on wires and kids can lift them to see how much they weigh.

It can be hard to get the kids to leave the interactive exhibits, but they will be intrigued at the idea of going out to see the real fish being processed. Going back outside of the visitor center, you can simply follow the blue fish outlines on the sidewalk, leading up to the processing area.

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You may have seen fish attempting to jump over the Barrier Dam, located next to the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery, but there are little electrodes that lightly zap the fish to keep them from going over the dam and upstream. This may sound mean, but it is to protect them because there are no spawning grounds past Barrier Dam for the fish. So the fish end up just swimming back downstream or find their way to the fish ladder that takes them to the collection point.

and the adult areas are called “ponds.” There are 36 raceways and each one holds 350,000 fish!

The ponds hold about 600 fish. Baby fish and adult fish are kept separate to keep them from spreading illnesses to each other.

Kids can take a walk down to the area where fish are placed into trucks. Each truck can hold 130 Coho or 80 Chinook. The trucks haul the fish upriver around the dams to various spots such as Lake Scanewa, where they are released.

During the summer, they usually run about two trucks a day, but during the fall when more fish start heading up the river, they can run up to 12 trucks each day!

Fish are tagged and recorded in an online system that is available all over the world so that they can be tracked to see where they go.

We know that some of our local fish have ended up in Alaska because fish with our tags have been found there.

Nancy Keaton lives in Chehalis with her family. They look for every opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors such as camping, biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, rockhounding, and simply exploring.

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• Some fish, like Summer Run Steelhead, are taken to the food bank because they are not native to the area and shouldn’t be released upriver.

• The hatchery processes 8.5 million juvenile fish every year!

• Did you know that Mossyrock Dam is the tallest dam in Washington State?

Kids can watch as fish come into a tank and receive a small shock in order to sedate them to be sorted and checked for tags. This helps to keep the fish from flopping around and getting hurt, and only lasts for about five minutes.

They will learn that the areas where the juvenile fish are contained are called “raceways”

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Admission is free.

The staff will provide tours if someone is available, otherwise you can take a self-guided tour.

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Nominator, parent, April Root on why Bekah Nakano should be featured:

Teacher Feature

Bekah Nakano Rochester Primary, kindergarten

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I have been teaching for five I decided to become a teacher years. All five years have been after coaching gymnastics for in kindergarten! years at Gymnastics Elite in Tumwater. My mom was a What is your favorite part of teacher and would watch me coach and kept encouraging me teaching?

My favorite part of teaching to try teaching. So, I went back is hearing the hilarious stories to school and got my degree. that kindergartners tell.

Do you have a mantra or quote you are always telling What hobbies, interests, do your students? you enjoy outside of the We talk a lot about integrity, grit and perseverance in class. classroom?

When I am not teaching, I I tell them, “Try your best and like to read, play with my never give up!” three kids and go to the beach with my husband.

What is a favorite teaching memory?

When you were little, what It’s hard to pick a single memdid you want to be when you ory as a favorite. Kindergarten grew up? is such a fun grade to teach. I When I was little, I wanted to think honestly just about evbe a vet or a paleontologist (a eryday is a favorite memory in the making. scientist who studies fossils).

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2015 Discuss what would make a healthy vegetarian meal.

How much do you know about farms and farming? Make a list of all the crops that are grown in your area.

World Vegetarian Day It’s World Teachers’ Day tomorrow – make a card for your teacher thanking them for their hard work and care.

Honor your teacher today and thank them for all they do.

Make a checklist of all the dangers in homes that cause fires. Then list the steps you can take to prevent fires.

Encourage a safer environment and be healthy at the same time—join students around the world and celebrate annual International Walk to School Day

Type out the letters of the alphabet in the correct order on a computer keyboard. Can you say the letters of the alphabet in reverse order?

Draw a picture of the ship the Santa Maria to celebrate.

Discuss with a friend what can make you afraid and ways to overcome fear.

Using pictures cut from SWW Family magazines, make a collage of a farm and all the animals and crops you might find on a farm in your area.

Farmer’s Day

Or celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving today.

Design a flag for Remember someone your school or less fortunate than classroom? Do you yourself today with have a mascot? a random act of Include your mascot kindness. in your flag design.

Go on a hike, collect leaves and then identify the tree using a Tree Identification Guide.

Use a tortilla as a base and invent your own pizza.

Have a parent help you cook it.

National Face Your Fears Day

Look through The Chronicle and this magazine for local events, seasonal concerts and celebrations.

This is National Magic week. Find a magic trick that you can perform for your family.

Collect fall leaves and with paper and white craft glue, use them to create colorful animals.

Berries, grasses and flower petals will work too.

Start preparing for Halloween.

Who will you be on Halloween— a pirate, a robot or a princess? Start Make a map preparing the showing an escape costume you will route in your home need. in the event of a fire.

Write a story about a treasure you might find hidden in a huge pile of leaves.

Write a poem in honor of a classmate or friend. List a lot of words you might use to describe the friend and then put them in your poem.

Do you know what these three words mean: pragmatic, peloton, provision?

Look them up in a dictionary.

Dictionary Day

Discuss reptiles today—what might their skin feel like, how do they move, how long are their tongues?

Rent a classic Halloween movie tonight. Try Casper, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, or It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Enjoy them with your family.

Read a bedtime story to a parent or sibling today.

Start by doing 20 jumping jacks.

Increase the number by 5 every day until you can do 40.

The 2015 National Red Ribbon Week theme is "Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free."

Make sure you have something bright or reflective on your Halloween costume. Get batteries for your flashlight.

Carve a pumpkin today. Save the seeds and have a parent help you roast them. They make a tasty treat!

Make a Difference Day is celebrated each year over this weekend. Volunteer to help someone or check out the Make a Difference Day online project database.

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by Megan Berry of Centralia I enjoy heading out for the occasional leisurely bike ride with my family. It’s a chance for us to enjoy some fresh air, nice scenery, and each other’s company. Since our outings are brief and just for fun, the gear we bring along is of the simplest variety: helmets, sunglasses, a water bottle to share, and maybe some fruit leather stuffed into our pockets.

Our brand of bicycling spares us needing to invest in quality cycling gear and apparel. What we do place a high value on, however, is the location of our ride. I learned early on that bicycling with my daughter is considerably more enjoyable when traffic is not a concern. Worrying that the slightest wobble of her front wheel will send her careening into the street which would turn an afternoon ride to the library into a not-so-leisurely family The Barker family and the Iverson family gear up for a past Centralia to Chehalis (C to C) bike ride. outing.

Ensuring the route will be easy to traverse on two wheels is another priority. Gravel, pot holes, and otherwise rough terrain add an element of discomfort and danger that my family and I have no interest in. It’s also important to remember that even slight inclines can be deceptively challenging when you’re pedaling. When investigating new options for family bicycling routes, I know we have a winner if “paved” and “level” are in the description.

My husband and I enjoy watching our daughter’s cycling expertise improve with each family ride. Over the years, we have discovered a handful of local spots that have served us well as she honed her pedaling skills. These routes meet my criteria for leisurely family bike rides (smooth, flat, and closed to traffic) and should help you start your cycling excursion off on the right foot — or pedal.

If you’re heading out with novice riders who are still a little unsteady, a route that is short and simple is the best option. Riverside Park in Centralia and Alexander Park in Chehalis both have paved loops that meander around toys, fields, and picnic shelters. The easy turns on these paths allow beginners to build maneuvering skills and confidence. Borst Park in Centralia has a nice paved loop as well. Keep in mind, the path’s proximity to a dog park means that you’re likely to encounter some fourlegged friends along the way. An added bonus at each of these locations is a restroom is always close by.

Another good spot for cycling is the newly-constructed path along Old Airport Way in Centralia. The park-and-ride lot at the corner When he’s not racing with his cycling team, of Mellen Street and Old Airport Way is a convenient starting point.

Scotty Hile enjoys riding with his daughters, The sidewalk from the parking lot leads around the corner to a smooth, Peyton (right) and Mya (front). straight trail. A painted center line helps younger riders remember to stay toward the right and a cement barrier separates the path from traffic. After almost two miles, the path ends and becomes a sidewalk that follows the road up to The Home Depot and its neighboring merchants in Chehalis. Turning around at the end of the paved path and heading back to the parking lot creates a ride that is about 3 ½ miles long and quite bicycle-friendly.

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My favorite spot for a family bike ride in our area is the Willapa Hills Trail. A product of the Rails to Trails movement, this former Northern Pacific Railway line is now a 56-mile trail that runs east and west from Chehalis to South Bend. Although the entire trail is not currently passable - mostly due to trestles in need of repair or replacement – much of our local section is in tip-top shape! There is about 4.5 miles of ideal paths between the Chehalis Trailhead and the Adna Trailhead. This section is closed to traffic, paved, and flat.

Markers placed every half mile and the restrooms at each trailhead are added bonuses. A variety of scenery from farmlands to wetlands provides a pleasant ride but the main attractions are the handsome trestles that span the Newaukum River (just before the one-half mile marker) and the Chehalis River (just after the 2 ½ mile marker). A State Clyde Berry and his favorite riding partner – his Parks Discover Pass is required for parking in the designated lots at this daughter, Susannah - near the Willapa Hills location.

Also, this is a popular spot for pedestrians and dog-walkers so be Trailhead. especially alert. The trail is intersected by some roads, and at one point, a fairly busy highway but all crossings are very well marked with stop signs and yellow posts to let trail-users know when to pause and look both ways.

To rEach ThE chEhalis TrailhEad Follow the signs from SW Newaukum Avenue past the Veteran’s Museum and behind the access point for steam train rides.

SW Hillburger Road dead ends at a parking lot, with additional parking to the left.

To reach the Adna Trailhead, turn onto Bunker Creek Road from Highway 6. Turn onto Dieckman Road and travel a few blocks to the parking lots on either side of the road, just before the hill.

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Check out these two bicycle friendly Rails to Trails routes if you’re craving a change in scenery: The Yelm-Tenino Trail runs east and west for about 14 miles. The Tenino Trailhead (located at Tenino City Park) is an easy access point from which to start your adventure.

The Chehalis Western Trail begins at Woodard Bay in Olympia and is accessible at many points along its 22 mile span south.

Trail riding ETiquETTE Stay to the right of the path, except to pass.

Use a bell or announce, “On your left,” to alert pedestrians and other cyclists that you are about to pass them.

Don’t block the trail.

Riding side by side is alright as long as you check your mirror often and resume single file formation when someone approaches from behind.

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Crib to Bed Transition Crib to Bed Transition Crib to Bed Transition

Crib to Bed Transition Crib to Bed Transition Crib to Bed Transition Much of a young child's life revolves around adapting to new situations. Even when a routine is established, things can change and new skills must be learned.

From moving from bottle to cup, to giving up a pacifier, to no longer using diapers or training pants, young children must tackle a lot of transitions.

One such transition is making the switch from sleeping in a crib to sleeping in a bed. A crib can be a safe, comforting place for a child. But over time, the crib may no longer be the right place for the child to rest and this can manifest itself in a number of ways. For instance, a child may attempt to climb over the railing edge. When such behavior persists, most parents consider switching to a toddler bed, or a twin-sized bed with safety railings.

However, not every child has the same feelings about a "big boy" or "big girl" bed.

Some are excited about the prospect while others feel a bit frightened. There are certain things a parent can do to make the process go more smoothly for all involved:

Get talking.

Before buying the bed, start talking about it with your child. Talk about how the new bed will be comfortable and exciting and how your child is no longer a baby. Go to the store and look at all of the beds available. If your toddler has an older sibling, let the youngster try out his or her older sibling's bed.

Childproof the room.

Chances are your child already plays in his or her room, so it already may be full of safety features. To be on the supersafe side, however, give it another look and be sure all electrical outlets are sealed, top-heavy furniture is secured, and items that pose safety risks are removed.

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Since your child will now have free reign to get out of bed when he or she desires, prevent middle-of-the-night roaming or leaving the house while you are sleeping; block the bedroom doorway with a gate. This will be for the child's protection and give you peace of mind.

Choose the right time.

It's best not to make a substantial change to your child's sleeping environment when there are other major events going on. Moving to a new home or welcoming a new baby into the house can be stressful. Wait until later to move to the bed.

Stick to the same pre-sleep routine.

Children are creatures of habit and like to know what is coming next. Therefore, stick to the same routine around bedtime so that all will feel familiar. This may include reading a story, brushing teeth, and putting on pajamas, straightening up the room, or singing a lullaby together.

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Choose the transition type that works for your family.

Some parents choose to leave the crib up and slowly transition to the bed. For example, parents may let the child nap in the bed throughout the day and sleep in the crib at night. Still, some parents prefer the out-of-sight, out-ofmind method of taking apart the crib and making the bed the sole option for sleeping. Gauge your child's reaction to the bed and select the option that you think will work. And remember, if the crib is still safe and comfortable for your child, there is no rush in switching to a bed. Just like other milestones in a kid's life, this one is reached when the child is ready.

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Ready for

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of Centralia Timberland Library When the calendar page turns deeper into fall, thoughts turn to pumpkins, falling leaves . . . adventure! Okay, that last one probably didn’t spring to mind immediately, but why not?

If the weather isn’t cooperating for outdoor

Ten brothers and sisters crowd the family nest in Home Tweet Home by Courtney Dicmas. Burt and Pippi, the oldest bird siblings, decide it’s time to look for more spacious accommodations. Their adventure begins with the rallying cry of “Let’s go find somewhere BIG to live!” They discover a promising spot, then decide the back of a turtle isn’t ideal after all.

Each place seems perfect – until the leopard runs away, the crocodile tries to eat them, or the cobra tries to squeeze them. They are persistent, though, and consider even more places – until finally concluding the not-so-spacious nest is just right after all. Kids may enjoy guessing what the supposed home is after the first one is revealed.

Dicmas’s illustrations are delightful: vaguely polka-dot shapes appear on almost every animal, the colors are simultaneously soft and bright, and the range of expressions achieved with simple lines is impressive.

Best for toddlers and preschoolers.

In Monty’s Magnificent Mane

by Gemma O’Neill, Monty the lion has an extravagantly beautiful mane of which he is excessively proud. Long, thick and colorful, the mane is an irresistible plaything for the meerkats. Monty is not amused when playtime ends with a dirtied mane and heads to the river to clean up.

There, Monty succumbs to the flattery of a partially hidden crocodile and almost loses his head. Monty is relieved when the damage is just to his mane (and his pride) but that feeling turns to horror when he realizes he led the crocodile back to his meerkat friends. It’s up to Monty to figure out how to save his friends, which he does in style. The loose lines of the illustration add visual motion to the pages and the illustrator uses patterns to add texture. For example, portions of Monty’s mane have letters, floral designs or a marbled appearance. Children who are not yet reading will have lots to occupy their eyes while listening to this story.

Best for preschoolers.

adventures, head to a comfy perch for an adventure via book. This month’s books feature a variety of adventures – from leaving the nest to narrow escapes to journeys filled with excitement. Read on!

How about an adventure set close to home?

Arrow to Alaska: A Pacific NorthSpecial Delivery, written west Adventure by Hannah

by Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Matthew Viano fits the bill. Arrow, a Cordell, tells a more tradismall boy, lives in Seattle tional adventure tale. Sadie and dreams of adventure. He embarks on a mission to is ecstatic when his grandget her elephant to Great father invites him to Alaska Aunt Josephine for a visit.

– and despondent when his She can’t mail it because mother tells him it’s not a an elephant would require good time for her to travel. a wheelbarrow’s worth of Arrow’s desire for adventure stamps, so she borrows is fulfilled when Aunt Kelly, an airplane instead . . . who captains a salmon boat, which crashes, necessitatoffers to take him to visit his ing a ride on a crocodile grandfather and they embark (elephant trailing behind) on the journey north. Arrow and a train. After being bedrinks in coastal vistas, spots set by and briefly joining whales and observes the workbandits, Sadie achieves her ings of the boat. All too soon, objective. Sadie’s refusal they arrive at his grandfather’s to be deterred by obstacles – where another adventure and the book’s humor (the awaits. Viano’s illustrations postal clerk is unfazed by the prospect of mailing an evoke woodcuts – an effect elephant, and monkeys are enhanced by the heavy use driving the train) make this of black silhouettes. Against a winning adventure story. the black, the saturated color Best for preschoolers hues are vibrant and perfectly through 1st grade. represent nature.

Best for kindergarten through Linda Conroy is third grade. a youth services li-

Visit the library for these books – or have an adventure searching for a book of your own choice. The friendly library staff is always read to suggest other titles. Library books are available in several formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. You’ll also find DVDs, downloadable music and music CDs, and magazines for both you and your children.

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Put smoke alarms in several places in your home: Each bedroom.

Just outside all bedroom areas.

At least one smoke alarm on each floor of the house.

Near the kitchen, but more than 20 feet away, so that cooking smoke and steam won’t set it off.

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Replace old batteries with brand new ones at least once a year.

Replace smoke alarms at least every 10 years.

Keep smoke alarms dust free. Run the vacuum cleaner attachment over and around the alarms to clean away the dust.

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