Family & Kids of the Chattahoochee Valley Oct 2013

Parenting Resource & Visual Shopping Guide

OCTOBER 2013

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EDIBLE EVEBAllS INGREDIENTS •Cookie sheet • Waxed paper • 22 Oreos • 112 C. softened cream cheese •Lifesaver gummy rings • 2 C. white chocolate chips •Microwave safe bowl •Mixing bowl • Toothpicks •Tablespoon

The spooky treats are alittle labor intensive, but so worth it. Not only are they sure cause afew screams, but they are also delicious!

1. Crush the sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor, or a plastic bag and crush with arolling pin.

8. Pour the white chocolate chips into the bowl and melt them in the microwave according to the package directions.

2. Combine the cookie crumbs and softened cream cheese in a bowl and mix well.

9. Use a toothpick to dip a ball into the melted white chocolate and then set it on the tray, use another toothpick to hold it still while you pull the first one out Immediately set one of the irises on top and gently press it into the depression. Repeat this step with the rest of the cookie balls.

3. Roll tablespoonfuls of cookie mixture into balls (about 1 1/4-inch in diameter) and place on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Use your thumb to make a shallow nickel-size depression in the top of each ball.

4. Chill the cookie balls until firm.

5. Now make an iris and pupil for each eyeball. Stretch the centers of the gummies and insert achocolate chip, tip down, in each one.

10. Allow the coating to cool and harden before serving the eyeballs.

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1: Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida (1971) 2: Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz first appeared in newspapers (1950) 6: Thomas Edison showed the 1st motion picture (1889) 14: Martin Luther King Jr was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1964) 19: The Revolutionary War ended.

(1781) 21: Thomas Edison invented the incandescent electric lamp. (1879) 24: The United Nations came into existence. (1945) 26: The Erie Canal opens, connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River. (1825) 27: PresidentTheodore Roosevelt's birthday. (1858) The"Teddy Bear'' was named after him.

28: France presented the U.S. with the statute of Liberty. (1886) 28: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is completed. (1965)

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M uscular Dystrophy is a group of neuromuscular degenerative disorders which weaken the muscles that control movement. MD is genetic in nature and is progressive, which means it gets worse with time. It is estimated that about 50,000 Americans have been diagnosed with some form of MD and at the present there is no cure. The timing of the onset of symptoms, the severity and type of symptoms, and how fast the disease progresses are factors which help define which type a MD a patient is diagnosed with. Some forms of MD appear during early childhood while others appear in adulthood. Some forms progress rapidly, shortening the patient's life span, and others progress very slowly.

What all forms of MD share in common is progressive muscle weakness, due to an anomaly in the genes. MD patients are missing a protein that maintains and builds muscle. The most common type, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is the most severe and usually appears between the ages of 2 and 5. Children with this type of MD may have trouble sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and trouble breathing, and by age 12 the disease has usually progressed to the point that the patient must use a wheelchair. The muscles in the heart and lungs may also be affected as the disease progresses. There are other forms of MD that also affect the muscles in the pelvis and legs but differ from Duchenne MD in severity and onset. Some types of MD affect mainly the small muscles, like those in the face, neck, and hands. Adoctor may order tests like a muscle biopsy, blood enzyme tests, or genetic tests to help diagnose MD.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides families touched by MD with informational resources, help with durable medical equipment, support groups, and opportunities for their child to attend a MDA summer camp at no cost to the family. The MDA summer camp is staffed by trained volunteers and funded by donations. The camp is wheelchair accessible and equipped to meet the needs of the campers. We asked a local MDA family what being able to send their daughter Jade to the local MDA summer camp means to them. Jade's step-dad, says "Summer camp is the only time these kids have to feel normal. They have a rough time in school since they often feel they are being excluded because they are different:' Jade's mom also shares, "We appreciate all the community donations to support summer camp, and even more importantly, for the research to find a cure. When Jade was asked about her favorite part of going to camp, she said, "The horseback riding!"

If you know someone in our area who is looking for support for their family member with MD, or those looking for information on how to donate, or those age 16 and up who wish to volunteer for the local MDA summer camp can contact the local MDA office at 1-478-471-9090. Resources: wwww.mda.org

Jade Bush, MDA camp attendee, her mom Malinda Ball and step dad David Ball recently gather at the Cataula Volunteer Fire Department for its MDA Boot Drive.

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~Modular Travel Organizer Tired of your trunk or the back of your car looking like a tornado hit it? Organize your kids' sporting equipment and after-school activity gear in the Modular Hauler, a modular, color-coded organizing system. Assign a module to each child, then all they have to do is grab and go. This system consists of three modules that fit inside a large container. It collapses to save space when not in use and all the surfaces can be easily wiped clean. $69 at www.containerstore.com

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f or busy moms with a full schedule of kids' after school activities, finding time for de-cluttering and organizing can be achallenge. Here are some tips to kick off your pre-holiday cleanup and be guest-ready, Get in the 'zone'. Almost everyone has one of those 'trouble zone' rooms that you would never let visitors see. De-cluttering it may seem too overwhelming but by spending just five minutes aday removing clutter in your worst 'trouble zone'. you will have a clean room by the time the holidays are here. Have a donate box and atrash box, and put 10-15 items in it per session. When you finish with one trouble zone, move to the next Shred all documents that you don't need to keep. For some, the trouble zone could be that pile of schoolwork, bills, and documents on the kitchen counter that you meant to file but never did. Create a color

coded filing system that organizes important documents by type (medical, etc) and spend a few minutes each day filing them. Pay bills online or scan paper bills and shred them. Immediately shred all junk mail. Scan any schoolwork that seems too cute just to throw out Keep just afew special schoolwork items and part with the rest Create an area that is just for homework. Have afile for weekly assignments for each child. This will keep the schoolwork from becoming mixed in with other papers on your counter. Get acraft organizer to keep school supplies in, and give away supplies you know your child does not need anymore.

Get your kids involved. Set atimer and have your kids do a'10 minute cleanup' every day, especially if their room is a'trouble zone: Ask them to help you select items for the donate and trash boxes.

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3 KEYS TO AHEALTHY MARRIAGE P arenting young children can mean that every minute of your day feels spoken for, and it is all too easy to spend more time snuggling your precious baby than you spend snuggling your husband. Keeping your marriage healthy should be top priority, though, since the wellbeing of children is greatly affected by the quality of their parents' marriage. Here are a few tips to help keep your marriage healthy while navigating the waters of parenthood.

Date night. Yes, that date night takes much effort to arrange but it is quite important. Date night is a time to discuss all the interests you share and reconnect. Discussing the kids or household issues is off limits. Can't get out of the house? Put the kids to bed early and have a romantic dinner.

Open and honest communication. This is the only way to truly keep in touch with your spouse'sfeelings.

Use "I feel ..." statements rather than "You ..."; and if you have a disagreement, be respectful and reach a compromise. Make a commitment to set aside a few minutes of time to talk with your spouse alone each day, being mindful that compliments and positive comments far outnumber the complaints.

Make an effort to stay intimate. Caring for a new baby around the clock can bring your sex drive to almost nothing, but taking the time to at least snuggle for afew minutes each day can help you reconnect with your spouse and keep the flame of romance alive. Don't forget all the simple things you can do to be romantic even if there isn't time to be intimate ....send sweet text messages throughout the day, leave little notes behind, and do thoughtful things for each other.

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Applebee's Wednesday: Kids eat for .99 cents with the purchase ofan adult entree.Umit' 4kids per adult All locations

Jason's Deli Everyday: Thirteen kids meals to choose from under $3.S9 with drink. SSSS Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus

Cafe LaRue Mondays: Get afree kid's meal with every adult entree purchased. The Landings, Columbus

Locos Sundays: Kids 72 and under eat free. 13th Street, Columbus.

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McAlisters Deli Everyday 99 cent kids meals all day 7SS Veterans, Columbus MOE's Southwest Grill ThursdaysS-9pm:Freekidsmealwitheach$Sminimum adult entree. SSSS Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus and 6S76 Kitten Lake Dr., Midland

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Pho'Vy Everyday:Free kids meal when you show their "Family &Kids" ad in this issue. The Landings, Columbus

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Stevi B's Pizza Sundays: Kids eat for .99 cents after 4pm. Hannony Place Shopping Ctr. at 2307 Airport Thrwy, Columbus

Chill Yogurt & Yocakes Mini Mondays:all mini rupcakes only$ 7.Available at Bradley Park Square and Columbus Park Crossings.

Sweet Frog Yogurt Monday: Family night from 6-Bpm. Buy one yogurt mix, get one SO%off. Plus see the frogs!

Denny's Tuesdays &Saturdays 4- JOpm: Up to two free kid's entrees withadultentree.Forkids JO and under. 3239 Macon Road, Columbus

Texas Roadhouse Sundays: Kids 72 &under get aJr. Kids Meal for only $7.99 with purchase ofan adult entree (certain holidays areexduded). 2970 North Lake Pkwy, Columbus

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IHOP Everyday 4-lOpm: Kids 72 and under get afree kids meal with the purchase of adult combo. North Lake Pkwy, Airport Thrwy, Talokas Ln, Columbus

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Conjure up ahandful of ghastly writing tools with this great Halloween craft from Spoonful.com.

MATERIALS • Disposable ballpoint pen •Toothpick •Plastic fingernail • Fingernail polish •Craft glue •Fabric glue • White Crayola Model Magic modeling material

INSTRUCTIONS 1. For each one, cover adisposable ballpoint pen (cap removed) with a1/4inch layer of white Crayola Model Magic modeling material, leaving the tip of the pen exposed.

2. Sculpt the clay into afinger shape, forming thick bumps on one side for knuckles.

Mark wrinkles and creases around the knuckles with atoothpick.

3. Next, use craft glue to attach aplastic

fingernail near the pen's tip, leaving room enough for the pen to write. (If you like, trim the nail with scissors beforehand for a jagged effect.) Use the toothpick to create lines around the cuticle area and coat the nail with nail polish in afrightful hue.

4. Allow the clay and the polish to dry completely before using the pen.

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Hcf90's®Fjf? DO KIDS NEED FIBER? f iber is an essential part of every diet, including your child's. It can prevent constipation and is linked to good heart health and maintaining healthy blood sugar. Recent research suggests that children younger than 9 should get between 19 and 25 grams per day, while tweens and teens should get between 26 and 38 grams per day, about 14 grams per 1000 calories. There are many simple ways to add fiber to your child's diet. Add fresh fruit to breakfast cereal or as a topping on waffles, replace white bread and pasta with whole wheat or whole grain alternatives, or add an extra vegetable at dinner. Be sure to introduce additional fiber slowly and with plenty of water to prevent unwanted side effects like painful bloating while your child's body gets accustomed to the dietary change.

Below is a list of foods that can help you to increase the amount of fiber your child consumes each day.

• l/2 cup of beans or legumes= 6 grams offiber • l/2 cup of cooked vegetables= 2 - 4 grams offiber • l/2 cup of chopped fruit= 3 grams offiber • l slice of whole wheat bread= 2 - 4 grams offiber • l/2 cup of whole grain cereal= 5 grams offiber • l/2 cup whole grain pasta= 2 - 4 grams offiber • l/2 cup of cooked brown rice= 2 grams offiber • l/2 cup offresh raspberries= 7 grams offiber

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Wildlife Explorers Preschool Program.

9:45am. Ages 3-7. $5. Pre-registration required. Oxbow Meadows, 3535 South Lumpkin Rd; oxbow.columbusstate.edu/

Uptown Friday Night Concert with River City Horns. Free. Bring your lawn chair.

Broadway in Uptown Columbus; www. uptownco Ium busga .com

The Cotton Pickin' Fair, 8am-5pm. $3-$7, 6 & under Free.18830 HWY 85, Gay, GA; 706-538-6814 or www.cpfair.org

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Class: Great Expectations Early Pregnancy.

7-9pm. Free. Columbus Regional Education Center, Main St. Village Shopping Ctr, Bldg #10, 6298 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus; www.columbusregional.com

Springer presents "Pinkalicious, the Musical." Springer Opera House; www.springeroperahouse.org

Kidz Flicks: "Frankenweenie" 2pm. Free.

Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Rd, Columbus; 706-243-2679, cvlga.org/kids

3 LEGO Mania Family Fun Event. 3-Spm. North Columbus Library; www.cvlga. org/kids

3-5 Family Theatre presents "Ramona Quimby." 7:30pm. $6-10. Family Theatre, 2100 Hamilton Rd., Columbus; 706-3667196 or www.familytheatre.org

4 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). 9:3011 :30am. RSVP for childcare. Wynn brook Baptist Church, 500 River Knoll Way, Columbus; MOPS@Wynnbrookbaptist.com

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Family Theatre presents "Ramona Quimby:' 7:30pm. $6-10. Family Theatre, 2100 Hamilton Rd., Columbus; 706-3667196 or www.familytheatre.org

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Uptown Friday Night Concert with DSOS. Free. Bring your lawn chair. Broadway in Uptown Columbus; www.uptowncolumbusga.com

Pasaquan. 1Oam. $5 under 6Free. 238 Eddie Martin Rd, near Buena Vista, GA; 229649-9444 or landofpasaquan@gmail. com; pasaquan.blogspot.com Home Depot Kids Workshop. 9am-Noon.

Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706322-9240. Phenix City; 334-297-2045

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Lumberjack Day. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway The Rock, GA; (706) 647-6374 or www.therockranch.com

Springer presents "Pinkalicious, the Musical:' Springer Opera House; www.springeroperahouse.org

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Paint the Town Pink's Flash Night Run/ Walk. 8:30pm. Woodruff Park; www. face book.com/PaintTheTown Pin kRun

12 Hayrides at The Farm House. 10:303:30pm. 469 Farmhouse Road, Ellerslie; www.ilovethefarmhouse.com

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Pure in Heart Conference. All day. Girls ages 7-12 and their mothers. CrossPoint Church, 2301 Airport Thruway; pureinheartconference.com/columbus-georgia

MyChurch Burrito Fun Run & SK. 7:45am.

Flat Rock Park, Midland; burritorun.com

5 Hope for Autism Walk. 9am. Hardaway High School track; autismhopecenter.com

5 Wildlife Walks. lOam. $2. Oxbow Meadows, 3535 South Lumpkin Road; oxbow. col umbusstate.edu/

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12 Junior Golf Tournament. 9:30am. Cost $15. Godwin Creek Golf Course, 403 42nd St. Columbus; 706-324-0583

12 The Official Georgia Day of the Cowboy.

The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway The Rock, GA; (706) 647-6374 or www.therockranch.com

12 Lowes Build & Grow Clinic. 10-llam.

Free. 1st-5th grades. 6750Veterans Pkwy, Columbus; lowesbuildandgrow.com

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Lightwire Theater: The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare. 4pm. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts; www. rivercenter.org

Fall Festival at Westville. 10-Spm. Lumpkin; www.westville.org

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Thomas the Tank Engine. 10am-3pm.

Tickets: $19. Georgia Veterans St Park, Cordele; www.SamShortline.com

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Wynnton Road/Midtown. 5-7:30pm. Crafts and fun. Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid's 4-pc meal free. 2421 Wynnton Road, Columbus

12-13 Annual Harvest Hoedown. All day. Arts, crafts, food and entertainment. Warm Springs; 800.337.1927

14 Columbus Day at Dream Field Farms. All day. Union Springs, AL; www.dreamfieldfarms.com

15-20 Greater Columbus Fair. Food, rides, games and more. Columbus Civic Center; www. columbusciviccenter.org

18 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). 9:3011 :30am. RSVP for childcare. Wynn brook Baptist Church, 500 River Knoll Way, Columbus; MOPS@Wynnbrookbaptist.com

25-26 Fort Benning's Oktoberfest. Free. Lichee Creek Army Campground, Fort Mitchell; www.benningmwr.com

26 Lowes Build & Grow Clinic. 10-11 am.

Free. 1st-5th grades. 6750Veterans Pkwy, Columbus; lowesbuildandgrow.com

26 Cottonmouths vs. Knoxville. 7:30pm Columbus Civic Center. www.columbusciviccenter.org

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Uptown Friday Night Concert with Slippery When Wet. Free. Bring your lawn chair. Broadway in Uptown Columbus; www.uptowncolumbusga.com

Uptown Spooktacular Halloween Festival and Costume Contest. 5-7pm. Broadway in UPtown Columbus; 706-596-0lll or www.uptowncolumbusga.com

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"Not-So-Spooky" Halloween Fest. lOam, Trick-Or-Treating at 7:30pm. $15, 3 & under Free. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway The Rock, GA; (706) 6476374 or www.therockranch.com

19 The Rock Ranch Hot Air Balloon Rally. lOam. $15, 3 & under Free. The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA; www.therockranch.com

19-20 Thomas the Tank Engine. 10am-3pm.

Tickets: $19. Georgia Veterans St Park, Cordele; www.SamShortline.com

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Hayrides at The Farm House. 10:303:30pm. 469 Farmhouse Road, Ellerslie; www.ilovethefarmhouse.com

31 October Family Fun at the Columbus Public Library. 4pm. Free. Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus; 706-243-2679 or www.cvlga.org/kids

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Phenix City.

5-8:30pm. Crafts and fun. Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid's 4-pc meal free. 3711 U.S Hwy 280, Phenix City

Tuesday Family Night at Chick-fil-A Bradley Park.

5-7:30pm. Crafts and fun. Buy a combo at regular price and get a kid's 4-pc meal free. 1600 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus

Fridays &Saturdays Pumpkin Patch. lOam. The Farmhouse, 469 Farmhouse Rd., Ellerslie, GA. For more information email eventsbythefarmhouse@gmail.com or call 706-561-3435.

Saturday Market Days on Broadway, 9am-Noon.

Different activities each week. 1000 Block of Broadway, Columbus; 706-596-0lll or Uptown Columbus on Facebook

Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. For more, visit www.MuscogeeMoms.com.

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you are looking for a fall event that has activities the entire family will enjoy, look no further than the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins,GA. On October 19, the Museum of Aviation will hold its 2nd annual Fall Fun Day from 1Oam to 4pm. Admission is free and activities include hay rides, horse rides, acostume contest for ages 1-9 at 2pm, and a pumpkin carving contest. The entire family will enjoy the free self-guided tour of the museum's exhibits. A wide variety of retired military aircraft are displayed including the Vietnam era F-4D Phantom, aF-16A fighter, and an AC-130 Spectre gunship. The award-winning D-Day exhibit provides an overview of how airborne, troop carrier, and glider units worked together successfully on D- Day. You also will want to visit the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. This unique exhibit honors the leaders in the area of aviation or manned space fiight.

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in Upson County, Georgia. This working cattle ranch is owned by Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, and offers a variety of family activities. These include a challenging corn maze featuring the likeness of Duck Commander Phil Robertson, paddle boats, huge bouncing pillows, horse rides, hay rides, and a petting zoo. While you are there, you can purchase all-natural, grain fed beef and the seasonal produce that is grown on the farm. During Fall Family Fun Day weekends in October and November, admission is $15.

Kids three and under are free. You will want to allocate an entire day for the trip to this activity-packed farm, located about 60 miles from Columbus. 'The Rock Ranch offers an opportunity for families to spend quality time together and provides educational and entertaining programs that create fun memories;' said Jeff Manley, general manager of The Rock Ranch, LLC.

Another local favorite for fall family fun is The Rock Ranch

Resources: museumofaviation.org and therockranch.com

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Shakespeare's timeless tale of love and tragedy gets a makeover in this update starring Douglas Booth as Romeo and Hailee Steinfeld as Juliet. This film tells the familiar story of innocent young lovers snarled up in abitter feud between their families, the Montagues and Capulets. Determined not to let their family stand in the way of true love, Romeo and Juliet run away to wed in secrecy. Alas, happily ever after is not to be.

Paul Giamatti, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Stellan Skarsgard co-star in this beautifully romantic production.

Tom Hanks plays Captain Richard Phillips of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years. In 2009, Somali pirates boarded the ship and held the crew at gunpoint. The film focuses on the relationship between Phillips and his Somali counterpart, Muse (Barkhad Abdi). Directed by Paul Greengrass, from a screenplay by Billy Ray based upon the book, "A Captain'sDuty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea," by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty.

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All individuals, with a few exceptions, will be required to purchase ahealth insurance plan by 2014 or will they will have to pay afee that will increase with time. Starting October 1st, you will be able to apply for the health plans available in your state'sHealth Insurance Marketplace. Low income families may qualify to apply for a free or low cost government Medicaid program, and children from families who make too much to qualify for Medicaid may qualify for the government Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP).

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If you already have an insurance plan at work, you will be able to keep it. Any insurance plan offered by an employer counts as the minimum essential required coverage. You may also be able to shop in the your state's Health Insurance Marketplace for a private health care plan but keep in mind that the plans in the marketplace may cost more.

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Children at all levels of math ability are invited to participate. In addition to winning trophies, all students who participate will earn money for local schools with every correct answer. The winner at each grade level will be entered into the national TriMathlon, with the chance to earn larger school donations.

The competition, open to 2nd through 5th grade students, will be held October 19 from 8:30-Spm at Mathnasium's new location, 6501 Whitesville Rd, Suite 100, Columbus. Participation is free, and students do not need to be enrolled at Mathnasium.

The TriMathlon consists of three events: Magic Squares, The Counting Game, and Mental Math Workout. Prep materials, including a practice test, are available at www.mathnasiumtriathlon.com, where students can also register.

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