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January 2019 volume 9, issue 1

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Daddy & Daughter Dance set for Feb. 9 at Boys & Girls Club in Sequim

by PENINSULA DAILY NEWS

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula will host the eighth annual Daddy & Daughter Dance at the Carroll C. Kendall Unit, 400 W. Fir St., in Sequim on Saturday, Feb. 9.

The theme of the dance this year is “Daddy Daughter Hoedown.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the last dance will happen around 8:30 p.m.

Girls younger than 18 will receive free admission to the dance, while their dad, stepfather, grandfather, uncle or other male guardian pays $15 for an advance ticket or $20 at the door.

Advance tickets are available online at bgc-op.org and at the Carroll C. Kendal Unit Boys & Girls Club.

To make the date night complete, a barbecue dinner will be served during the first part of the evening.

A dancer package can be purchased for $35, which includes barbecue meals for one adult and one child, dessert, raffle tickets and a commemorative photo.

Dinner can be purchased separately, especially for those attending with more than one child.

The Boys & Girls Club will be transformed with country outdoor decor and barnyard decorations, and

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Music will include classics from all generations and promises to inspire conga lines, the limbo and a little country music, of course.

The dance is a community outreach event to bring youth and families together.

The photo area is always a popular attraction, and the pairs line up to get their picture taken and take it home to remember the magical night. Photo fees apply if the dancer package is not purchased.

People interested in donating a dance ticket for a family to attend also can purchase a ticket online or phone the club to make arrangements.

Club staff will offer donated tickets to a family who might not otherwise have the means to attend.

For more information, phone the Boys & Girls Club in Sequim at 360-683-8095.

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• Come to a Coffee Chat with Superintendent Marty Brewer for informal conversation around education issues. Coffee Chats are at 10 AM on February 12, March 12, April 9 and May 7 at central services, 216 E 4th Street.

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Is your child being bullied? A few things to know

by BRANDPOINT

According to StopBullying.gov, between one in four and one in three students in the United States said they have been bullied at school.

While the term “bullying” has become a buzzword, it’s also important to understand what it means. The Centers for Disease Control and U.S. Department of Education define it as a pattern of unwanted aggressive behavior that causes physical or psychological harm.

Nearly half (47 percent) of parents confess that one of their greatest fears is that their child will be bullied, according to a recent survey. And while nearly one-quarter (24 percent) of parents admit their child has been the victim of bullying, only 8 percent have children that talk to them regularly about it.

This is why it’s important for parents to stay in tune to their children’s behaviors and talk to them openly.

For parents, it can sometimes seem difficult to monitor and gauge a child’s emotional well-being, which is affected by a number of things that parents and children might not discuss.

If you notice your child acting differently, it might be because something is happening to them at school or in a different setting. >> BULLIED continued on Page 5

Parents should learn the subtle signs that their child is being bullied. Warning signs can range from dressing differently, withdrawing from once-loved activities or unexplained bruises.

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WARNING SIGNS

As a parent, you know your children well and what to expect from them. While some changes in behavior can be noticeable or sudden, others can be hard to spot.

If you suspect your child is a victim of bullying, watch for these warning signs: • Change in your child’s attitude or visible loss of confidence; this includes nonverbal and verbal changes, from how they carry themselves (dejected, slumped posture) to expressing suicidal thoughts • Any unexplained, physical bruising or injuries

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS

If you notice these warning signs and suspect your child could be a victim of bullying, talking to your child is a critical step to understanding what is happening and building trust.

Keep these things in mind as you decide how and when to talk to your child: • Be available to your child and schedule at least one weekly family dinner or outing to connect and check in.

• Ask your child about their day, every day, to keep the lines of communication open.

• Find a time to talk to your child in a relaxing environment, such as listening to music, watching a sports game or doing an art project together.

• Start the conversation with your child with topics that interest and build a rapport with them.

• Hard as it might be, don’t push them to share something they might not be ready to share; consistent reminders you are available to talk are important cues.

WHAT TO DO

After you’ve identified warning signs, and you believe that your child is a victim of bullying at school, there are a few things you should consider and keep top of mind: • Take a deep breath and stay as calm as possible.

• Document as many details as you can from your child, including what is being said or done to them, who might have witnessed the repeated behavior, etc.

• Speak to school officials, sharing as many documented details as you can • Ensure your child is a part of an environment that uplifts them (such as church events, sports and other clubs that are outside of a school setting).

Children can be cruel, kids being bullied can be very good at hiding what is happening to them, and adults can’t chaperone 24-7.

For this reason, many times schools don’t find out about bullying until it’s been taking place for a long time.

Students are embarrassed and uncomfortable speaking freely about what’s been happening to them. By following this advice, you’re already helping to stop bullying and protect your child.

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Use your observations as an opportunity to start an important conversation about what’s going on.

“Be careful with how you perceive your child’s behavior, as the way they are feeling on the inside might not be the emotion they show on the outside,” said Marc Brackett, PhD, director of Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence and lead developer of RULER, a school-based approach to teaching social-emotional learning in classrooms that has been adopted by hundreds of schools and districts across the country, as well as adapted for after-school settings such as Boys & Girls Clubs.

“If your child is acting out of the ordinary, for example, it’s best to speak with them about their day to help you identify the root cause of their actions.”

Fostering regular, meaningful conversation with your child helps build trust so you can hear all about their experiences, both the good and the bad, and can weigh in with your loving support.

“As a high school counselor for over 10 years, I’ve witnessed bullying and its impacts in different ways — from working with administrators and teachers to put a stop to it in classrooms, to supporting parents and students as they attempt to heal and find the best path forward,” said Carol Heavin, a school counselor for Arkansas Virtual Academy who has been in education for 28 years.

One of the best ways to help prevent bullying is to empower parents with useful advice, including warning signs to watch for, tips on how to talk to your kids about bullying and information on where to go for help.

Because the long-term effects of bullying can be serious for a child, a parent’s actions and support can help protect them from harm.

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• Withdrawing from usual hobbies and interests • Change in dress • Change in friend group or sudden loss of friends

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Dive into the lessons of winter with your family

by KRISTIN HALBERG, a leadership and wellness coach based in Port Angeles and owner of The Dream Hatchery

People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) aren’t the only ones who struggle with shorter days, colder weather and the general “blah” of the winter season.

Less sunlight affects the circadian rhythm, the body’s biological clock that governs certain brain-wave activity and hormone production.

Chances are you’ve woken up on a gray, wintry day and wanted to stay in bed. But what if rather than moaning that it is too dark, too cold, too wet and too gray, you invited the winter season in to your inner landscape and allowed it to pull you toward what you really love?

Winter is a season governed by the recluse or hermit.

We think of hibernating animals and dormant plants.

Life is still, indwelling and silent; tree roots ready, but quiet. Winter is a time of introversion, contemplation and going within. We are invited to quiet our mind and still our spirit.

We spend most of our year on the surface of our consciousness, busily going about all the things on our to-do lists without giving much thought to the vastness of our unconscious, the largest and most powerful part of us.

More than ever, we are fixated on the glow of our electronic devices, like moths to a flame. But our spirits are calling to us, inviting us into this dark space. Inviting us to belong to ourselves again.

If and when you find yourself suffering from cabin fever or wanting to escape to a warm climate, rather than simply bingeing on Netflix, playing video games or scrolling through social media accounts while trying to prevent the kids from getting cabin fever, why not take time to confront the submerged and disowned aspects of yourself?

MINDFULNESS

The first step in this process is learning to be mindful.

Mindfulness refers to a practice where you use your five senses to engage physically and nonjudgmentally with the world around you in the present moment.

When you do a task with mindful awareness, you do it with 100 percent of your energy and attention.

Kids are way better than adults at practicing mindful-

Rather than bingeing television shows or playing video games, families can tackle cabin fever by completing a variety of introspective and mindful lessons and games that lead to self-improvement and togetherness.

both inside yourself and outside in the room. ness, although they may not realize there is a term for To make this a game, divide into pairs. what they do naturally.

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The person not noticing in the moment is the witness to your spoken observations and points out when you stray outside the here and now.

For example, let’s say you notice your stomach is growling. (That’s the here and now.) But then wonder out loud what you are going to have for lunch later. (That’s not the here and now.)

Optional: You also can do this practice by choosing an object from nature and explore it with all your senses, simply noticing it deeply. It might feel like a long time but stick to it for the full five minutes.

How do you feel about the object afterward? About yourself?

INTROSPECTION

Introspection, or looking inward to your inner life, is a practice that can help you grow and develop by gaining access to the 50,000-plus thoughts and feelings running through your mind and body every day.

For most of us, over half of these thoughts and feelings are negative and over 90 percent are just repeats from the day before.

Enhancing our ability to understand ourselves and our motivations and learn more about our own values, thoughts and feelings helps us take the power away from the distractions of our modern, fast-paced life. Focusing on what’s happening in our internal lives helps us build a bridge between our unconscious and our superconscious, or spirit. Spirit is defined as the part of you that goes beyond your body and mind and connects you to the

unifying force in the universe.

Regardless of whether you have ties to a specific religion, consider yourself “spiritual but not religious” or identify as agnostic or even atheist, you have a spirit and are therefore on a spiritual journey.

It’s invaluable for a child to learn to be introspective, to learn that their emotions are caused by thoughts or ideas, that thoughts and ideas are tied to beliefs, that feelings can change when thoughts change, and that all of this is related to whether our common human needs are met.

(For an in-depth lesson explaining the concepts of common human needs, how emotions are tied to well-being and how all of this ties to your spiritual journey, visit The Dream Hatchery school: the-dream-hatchery.teachable. com. For an in-depth lesson on explaining common human needs to children, visit: montessoriservices.com/ ideas-insights/the-fundamental-needs-of-humans.

Introspective practice: Make yourself a cup of tea, pull out your journal and a pen, set a timer for no longer than 20 minutes, and answer these “I wonder” questions.

Putting “I wonder” in front of any question puts you in a state of curiosity rather than judgment.

Depending on the ages of your children, they could answer some of these questions using pictures.

• I wonder what I’m taking for granted in my life?

• I wonder what makes my heart sing?

• I wonder if I’m letting matters that are out of my control stress me out?

• I wonder what kind of thoughts are in my head right before I fall asleep?

• I wonder what I’m best at?

• I wonder what was the hardest thing I’ve ever done?

• I wonder which two people have made the biggest impact on my life? I wonder how they changed the way I see the world? I wonder what I learned from them?

• I wonder how I want to feel every morning? I wonder how different my life would be if I were to wake up in the morning excited about the day?

• I wonder what is one thing I would change about myself? I wonder what that would be like?

• I wonder what is the one thing I wouldn’t change about myself? I wonder why?

• I wonder how I can bring more of this thing I wouldn’t change about me into my life? I wonder in what everyday situations it would be helpful to bring this quality into play?

What else do you wonder about? When you’ve finished this warm up, set a timer for five more minutes and write another list of “I wonder” questions for tomorrow.

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Expert advice to help expand picky eaters’ palates Don’t let mealtime turn into a battle of

wills with a child who has strong feelings about new and different foods

by DR. MONICA DIXON, a registered dietitian, psychologist and cofounder of the Olympic Peninsula Healthy Community Coalition

How do you feed a hungry family healthy meals when you’re trying to please a range of taste buds? Especially if there are toddlers or young children involved who might have very strong feelings about new or different foods?

Many parents find this a frustrating experience, and meals can quickly spiral downward into a food “war,” as parents push for children to eat a certain quantity of a food against a child who can push back even stronger.

Understanding a child’s need for independence can lay the groundwork for helping picky eaters choose from broader options with calmer meals.

A favorite food one day might hit the floor flying the next, or often a food they’ve snubbed forever becomes one they can’t get enough of and will eat for a week solid.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU EXPAND PICKY EATERS’ PALATES:

• Avoid becoming a “short-order cook,” preparing separate meals for individual tastes.

Instead, offer meals that have been “de-constructed” so that everyone can choose their options. For example, at taco night, serve the beans, protein, chopped vegetables, cheese and salsa in separate bowls and let kids create their own, or lay out pizza toppings and let children choose which cheeses and vegetables they’d like on their part of the pizza.

• Take advantage of their growing independence and have them help with meal planning, offering them ideas and soliciting theirs for weeknight meals.

At the store, have them choose an unfamiliar fruit or vegetable and have the family “audition” it, deciding if the majority would like to serve it again in the future.

It’s important to know that most children will have to try a food at least seven times, and maybe as many as 10 times, before they acquire a taste for it.

Many parents will serve a food once, see the child reject it and never serve it again, but their young taste buds are growing and changing all the time, so it’s important to keep introducing it.

• Engage them in mealtime prep.

Children as young as 3 or 4 years old can help cut lettuce or cucumbers for their salad with a plastic knife, help you stir or season foods or “paint” on cooking oil with a brush. Children who help with cooking tend to take ownership of that food at the table and are more likely to eat it.

• Make sure your child is actually hungry at meal time.

A child fed frequent snacks throughout the day is bound to not be interested in trying new things, so being consistent with meals and one set snack time between meals becomes important at mealtime.

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Engaging children in mealtime prep is a simple way to encourage them to expand their palates. Children who help with cooking tend to take ownership of the food they prepare and are more likely to eat it when meals and snacks are served.

• Bribing children with food often backfires, making the bribed food (such as desserts and sweets) even more special than the food the child is rejecting.

Even better is to offer plates of sliced fresh fruit as “dessert,” encouraging children to stay away from the sweets while getting important nutrients for their growing bodies.

• Make dinner time family time by sharing a meal together as often as you can.

Don’t allow media distractions such as TV in the room or phones at the table, and allow for family conversation.

The dinner table is one of the last places families have to come together to talk and share their ideas, opinions and their day, as well as being an ideal place to model healthy eating.

• Think about pairing foods kids don’t like with foods they do, such as topping steamed broccoli with a bit of cheese or putting their favorite chili on a baked sweet potato.

RELIABLE WEBSITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO ENCOURE YOUR CHILDREN TO EAT HEALTHY eatright.org kidshealth.org eatingwell.org healthyeating.org choosemyplate.gov Suggestions provided by Monica Dixon, a registered dietitian, psychologist and cofounder of the Olympic Peninsula Healthy Community Coalition And who hasn’t seen a child eat their vegetables with plenty of ranch dip to dunk them in? >> PICKY EATERS continued on Page 9

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Think about pairing foods kids don’t like with foods they do, such as topping steamed broccoli with a bit of cheese or putting their favorite chili on a baked sweet potato. << PICKY EATERS continued from Page 8

• Children aren’t little adults, so knowing appropriate portion sizes can help quell your fears about whether they’re getting enough food to begin with.

The general rule is one tablespoon per year of age per food. For example: three tablespoons of applesauce is plenty for a 3-year-old, or two tablespoons of carrots for a 2-year-old.

• We also use a technique called “food bridging” to introduce foods with similar flavors, colors or textures to both children and adults.

For example, if your child likes pumpkin pie, then next offer baked sweet potatoes on your way to trying steamed winter squash.

Try not to get frustrated by your children’s eating behavior. Just make healthy food choices available and know that over time, their appetite and eating habits will level out.

If you’re concerned about whether your child is getting enough of the right foods, talk to your pediatrician or a dietitian who can help you further troubleshoot.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Monica Dixon, Ph.D., is a registered dietitian, psychologist and cofounder of the Olympic Peninsula Healthy Community Coalition, a nonprofit working to make Olympic Peninsula communities healthier.

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Making family time a priority can be as simple as setting time aside on the calendar to play a board game or eating dinner together every night without cell phones.

Simple ways to make more time for family

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For the majority of working professionals, finding quality time to spend with loved ones can be a delicate balancing act. But working parents do not have to wait until retirement to enjoy being in the company of their families.

With some fine tuning, anyone can find ways to spend more time with their children, spouse, extended families and friends.

EAT DINNER TOGETHER EVERY NIGHT

Eating dinner as a family enables everyone to be a part of one another’s day and discuss important issues facing the family.

According to The Family Dinner Project, eating as a family can boost kids’ academic performance, lower their risk of substance abuse and provide an opportunity for parents to gauge the emotional and physical well-being of their children.

Avoid activities that cut into dinner time and rearrange work schedules to accommodate nightly meals with the family.

SWITCH WORK HOURS

Many employers understand the benefits of flex time.

If possible, leave the office at 4 p.m. to make it home for

family time, and then log back on remotely at 7 p.m. to finish the day’s work.

Working from home also reduces commute time, which can free up more time to spend with loved ones.

PUT IT ON THE CALENDAR

Many families have to abide by a calendar to stay organized. Family time may fall by the wayside unless it is scheduled. Treat it as any important event so it becomes a priority.

WORK TOGETHER

Family time need not be limited to recreation or leisure. Get the entire family involved in a chore or project so you can work together toward a common goal.

Landscaping, painting a room in the house or even grocery shopping are some examples of chores that can be turned into family time.

ENJOY FAMILY MEDIA

Instead of retiring to separate corners of the house with tablets or mobile phones in tow, find a TV series everyone can enjoy together. Spend some binge-worthy hours seeing how stories unfold, taking time to discuss each episode when it ends.

Family time is something that takes work, but making it a priority can offer real benefits.

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On a clear winter day, the Olympic Mountains can be seen towering over Port Angeles, reminding residents and visitors alike that a winter wonderland awaits just 17 miles up Hurricane Ridge Road.

At 5,242 feet, wind and snow transform Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge into a magical place for winter activities.

Early snowfall and hurricane-force winds have sculpted trees and snow drifts into spectacular formations that will inspire people of all ages to snap a photograph or two.

Hurricane Ridge provides the chance to snowshoe, cross-country or downhill ski or slide down a hill on a tube for a day of fun.

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A snowboarder takes advantage of a sunny day at Hurricane Ridge in December 2016.

oriented ski zone offering a winter sports experience without the high cost and congestion of ski resorts.

The Ridge offers some groomed spaces, but for the SNOWSHOEING EQUALS FAMILY FUN advanced skier or snowboarder, the steeps, bowls and Trekking around Hurricane Ridge on snowshoes can glades are worth the effort that it takes to hike there. be an enjoyable activity for the entire family.

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club is a nonprofit For families with small children or for novice snowshoorganization that operates both rope tows and the Poma ers, the park’s ranger-guided snowshoe walk is a treat. lift atop the mountain.

Through the end of March — snow permitting — During the winter season — usually mid-December families can join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk. through March — the rope tows and Poma lift operate on During the walk, attendees will learn about winter at Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays.

Hurricane Ridge, including weather conditions, wildlife Sledding is permitted for children ages 8 and younger that remains active during the snowy months and other at the Small Children’s Snowplay Area west of the visitor educational facts about Olympic National Park. center.

People on the walk might see ravens and gray jays or You can bring a sled or tube from home, but sleds with the tracks of snowshoe hares, weasels and bobcats. runners are not allowed.

Walks are offered at 2 p.m. weekends and holiday For children ages 9 and older, sledding is permitted Mondays. The walk lasts 1.5 hours and covers less than a only at the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Area tubing mile. Snowshoes and instructions are provided. park.

The cost for snowshoe walks is $7 for adults, $3 for Only tubes furnished by the Hurricane Ridge Winter youth 6 to 15 years old and free for children 5 years old Sports Club are allowed in the park. Tube rental costs and younger. $10 per hour.

Snowshoers should sign up at the Hurricane Ridge The Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area is Visitor Center information desk by 1:30 p.m. — 30 minopen through March — weather permitting — from utes before the walk — and be dressed for cold weather.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Advance reservations are required for group snowFor up-to-date information and rates about the shoe walks, which begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, SunHurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area, visit the days and holiday Mondays. A group is limited to 25 Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club’s website at people. Reservations can be made by phoning the park hurricaneridge.com. at 360-565-3136.

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HOW TO REACH THE RIDGE

During the winter season, Hurricane Ridge Road is open to uphill traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday

through Sunday and some holidays, weather and road conditions permitting.

All vehicles are required to carry tire chains and must be below the Heart O’ the Hills entrance station by 5 p.m. during the winter season.

Entrance passes are required to reach Hurricane Ridge, which is located off Race Street south of Port Angeles. See below for fee information.

The street becomes Mount Angeles Road. Olympic National Park Visitor Center will be located on the right.

From Mount Angeles Road, watch for Hurricane Ridge Road on your right. You will reach the park’s entrance gate at Heart O’the Hills, about 5 miles south of the visitor center.

Before heading up to Hurricane Ridge, be sure to check on weather conditions.

The road may be closed due to unsafe icy conditions through March.

Call the Road & Weather Hotline at 360-565-3131 for current road conditions, or follow @HRWinterAccess on Twitter for road updates.

ENTRANCE FEE DETAILS

An Olympic National Park entrance pass is good for up to seven consecutive days at any park entrance.

The pass costs $30 for vehicles. An annual pass costs $55 and is good for Olympic National Park entrance for one year from the month of purchase. A lifetime America the Beautiful pass is available for seniors ages 62 and older for $80. An active-duty military member or dependent pass is available for free.

For more information, including other discounted and volunteer pass options, visit nps.gov/olym.

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Area librarians offer reading suggestions for all ages

by NORTH OLYMPIC LIBRARY SYSTEM STAFF

When the temperatures drop, there’s nothing more fun than curling up with a good book! The North Olympic Library System has some great new titles for all ages, ready for check out.

Here are some titles to get you started on your winter reading:

FICTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

“Stop That Yawn!” by Caron Levis, illustrated by LeUyen Pham In what’s destined to become a childhood classic, a dynamic girl tries everything in her power to quell a yawn. Expect repeat reads of this delightful picture book.

“Got To Get To Bear’s!” by Brian Lies When Bear writes Izzy a note summoning her in the middle of a snowstorm, she sets out — with the help of some friends — to make it through the deep snow to help her friend.

“The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge” by M. T. Anderson, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin Monty Python-esque humor abounds in this romp about an elfin historian who finds himself catapulted into enemy goblin territory on an alleged goodwill mission and the ever-suffering diplomatic goblin host who is stuck with him.

“The Parker Inheritance” by Varian Johnson Fans of puzzles will fall for Varian Johnson’s love letter to Ellen Raskin’s “The Westing Game.” >> READING SUGGESTIONS continued on Page 13

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to the security offered by his wealthy cousin.

When 12-year-old Candace finds a series of clues in an attic outlining a treasure in her home town, she is determined to find it.

Told in alternating voices in the past and present, the story deftly ties in issues of racism, class and history.

“The Golden State” by Lydia Kiesling Daphne, a young mother, flees her strained life in San Francisco for the high desert with her toddler.

Bucking under the weight of being a single parent — her Turkish husband is unable to return to the U.S. because of a “processing error”— Daphne takes refuge in the home left by her grandparents in hopes that the quiet will bring clarity.

“Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi When magic begins reappearing in Orïsha, rebel Zélie fights to garner its power and combat an evil king only to find herself drawn to his handsome and mysterious son.

Book two is slated for release in spring of 2019.

“Hey, Kiddo” by Jarrett Krosoczka Get out a hankie for comic artist Krosoczka’s emotionally gripping graphic novel memoir about growing up with his grandparents and his relationship with his heroin addicted mother.

FICTION FOR ADULT READERS

“If You Leave Me” by Crystal Hana Kim Fleeing to a refugee camp when Communist-backed troops from the North invade her hometown in 1950s Korea, Haemi Lee clings to a beloved friend but is drawn

“Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural “Waiting for Eden” by Elliot Ackerman History of Where We Live” by Rob R. Dunn Eden and Mary are happily married with a child on the A distinguished biologist presents a natural history of way when Eden is deployed for his second tour in Iraq. the wilderness in everyday homes, revealing the presence After an accident leaves Eden’s friend dead and Eden of some 200,000 species, from shower microbes to cupbarely alive, he returns home on a stretcher and unable board moths, including many who benefit human health. to return to the life he once led.

Mary, meanwhile, cares for their infant daughter and Also worth checking out: “The Line Becomes a must wrestle with the decision of Eden’s continuing care. River: Dispatches from the Border” by Francisco Also worth checking out: “The Shape of the Ruins” Cantu and “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon

by Juan Gabriel Vasquez and “Semiosis” by Sue Burke. Valley Startup” by John Carreyrou.

NARRATIVE NONFICTION

Need more ideas? Ask a librarian for a recommendation in person, or through NOLS’ BookMatch service at nols.org/bookmatch.

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Library reaches milestone goal end of November.

Because of procedures in place to protect patron The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) recently privacy, the 100,000th downloaded title is a mystery to announced patrons helped reach a goal of downloading staff, as is the identity of the patron who borrowed it, 100,000 titles from the Washington Anytime Library but that magic number was crossed on Nov. 26 at about (WAL) by the end of 2018.

1:18 p.m., according to a NOLS press release.

Library officials said downloadable eAudiobooks and “Yes, the people who already know about the WAL eBooks are popular formats with many people who own continued to check out items, but new users have found tablets, smart phones, eReaders and other personal their way to the collection during this campaign as well,” devices. But not everyone knows NOLS has free eBooks the press release said. and eAudiobooks to borrow.

Previously, only as many as 3,227 different people used Although the number of people using this library the collection during one year. service has been steadily growing, in 2018 NOLS In 2018, more than 3,800 unique users have logged in launched a campaign of staff and patron education to increase visibility of this free, freely-accessible collection: to download a title.

If you are interested in learning more about the Washthe 100K WAL CKO campaign, shorthand for 100,000 ington Anytime Library or about the other download and Washington Anytime Library check outs. streaming options available to you free with your library Based on the gradual increase over the last several card, stop by your nearest NOLS location — Port Angeles years, projections for 2018 started at 95,000 but were Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.; Sequim Library, 630 N. unlikely to break 99,000.

Sequim Ave.; Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave.; and ClalNOLS staff designed flyers, web updates, Facebook content and more to bring the collection of 70,000 digital lam Bay Library, 16990 Highway 112 — and ask any customer service staff member. books and audiobooks to the attention of as many comYou also can make a free 30-minute appointment to munity members as possible.

The final count of for 2018 was 111,283 WAL checkhave a trained library staff member help you set up the outs by NOLS patrons. appropriate app on your personal device — just go to Not only did NOLS library card holders check out nols.org/technology-appointments/ or email Discover@ more than 100,000 items in 2018 — they did it before the nols.org.

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Free family first aid night offered in La Push

by PENINSULA DAILY NEWS

Quileute Head Start will host a Family First Aid Night at the Akalat Center in La Push on Thursday, Feb. 7.

The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a free dinner served from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Raffle drawings will be held around 7 p.m. Prizes include first aid kits, fire safety kits, car seats, sports physicals and more.

Thirty groups of presenters totaling more than 75 individuals have confirmed their participation.

Everyone is welcome to join in for a night dedicated to educating families on how to prevent, treat and respond to medical emergencies and situations.

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Important facts to teach kids about pet ownership

by BRANDPOINT

Kids instinctively love animals. Children begin learning about animal species, their habitats and behavior during elementary school, and this is when children also become more interested and involved in caring for family pets.

They might even become pet owners for the first time at this age. Learning about animal care is fun for kids, while also teaching them life lessons about empathy, compassion and responsibility.

FIVE FACTS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PET CARE

l All pets need water.

Water is essential for every pet every day (some even live in water). Keep water dishes or bottles clean so their water is always good to drink. l Pets need particular food.

While some (like rabbits) eat fresh vegetables like you, most pets don’t thrive on people food. Feeding them scraps from your plate is not a good idea, as some food might be bad for them. l Each pet needs a different habitat.

While cats or dogs share our homes, others require special houses. Fish need aquariums with water that’s filtered at the correct temperature. Smaller pets need cages; they’re not litter-trained, and they’re small enough to get lost in your house. Reptiles need glass enclosures called “vivariums” and require heat to be comfortable. Birds need cages to prevent them from escaping.

Whatever habitat your pet requires, it’s important to keep it clean and give them toys to entertain them. l Pets need socializing.

Just like people, pets can get lonely. Dogs need lots of human time and walks to go to the bathroom and exercise. While cats seem like loners, they’re actually quite social.

Even a cat who doesn’t want to cuddle may sit nearby.

Fish or gerbils are more contented with the presence of an animal of the same species. Adopting two pets together can prevent loneliness. l Just like you, pets need check-ups.

Finally, most pets need regular check-ups. Vet visits can be costly, so before becoming a pet owner, make sure you’re prepared. Pet ownership is a serious responsibility; their health and care is now up to you.

Understanding these important facts about pet care for each type of animal can help

Teaching young children about pet care has a variety of benefits for all members of the family.

every family find the right pet.

According to the ASPCA, about 3.2 million cats and 3.3 million dogs are brought to shelters each year. Whenever you’re looking for a pet, remember that there are always many more available than human families to give them homes.

Individual pet owners, families, communities and companies can all play a part in ensuring that animals are provided shelter while they wait for their forever homes and in encouraging their adoption.

Animal companions give so much to the families who love them, and communities can help more pets get adopted by providing know-how.

Learning which type of pet may be right for you and your family and teaching children about the needs, care and behavior of different types of pets, whether furry, fishy or scaly, can make the transition to being a pet owner smoother.

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