Cache Valley Family Magazine Spring 2020

SPRING 2020

THE ANDERSON FAMILY

Seeds of Garden Knowledge

fact check:

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2020

A SWEETER PERSPECTIVE

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

CLASSES & CAMPS

Publisher & Editor in Chief EMILY BUCKLEY Copy Editor TARA BONE Photography HEATHER PALMER Layout Design RACHEL COTTRELL Website Design KITE MEDIA Contributing Writers KIMBERLY BLAKER TARA BONE EMILY BUCKLEY CACHE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MICHAEL COLE, OD JESSICA DANA BONNIE HOELLEIN CAMI GRAHAM EMILY JEWKES SHAUN KLOMP CHERYL MAGUIRE ELLIE MECHAM EMILY MERKLEY KATE NEELEY FRANK SCHOFIELD

In my opinion, creating intentional family time is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love. Life is busy, and the older and more involved my children become the more quickly it seems to pass by. If I’m not careful, our family can go through the motions and appointments of a week, getting an awful lot done, but without any quiet moments or good conversation at all.

Think back on the last year — what were your best memories? As I sat and discussed favorite memories with my family, none of them included hustling in and out the door or looking at our phones. Rather, they revolved around family outings, vacations, and even nights in. We smiled remembering our trip to Disneyland after having to reschedule because of sickness, our traditional week in the Tetons in July, “camping” in the backyard on the Fourth of July, getting muddy hiking in Logan Canyon with cousins, Wednesday-night Survivor viewing parties, and even an on-going series of silly bedtime stories our girls shared with each other during their summer-long slumber party all crowded in one bedroom.

There are a wide variety of special moments we had, but what was the common thread?

Intention. Each of these times required us to intentionally put aside the busyness of life in exchange for creating moments that would become precious memories.

Sometimes the efforts are grand (a trip to Disneyland, for example) and sometimes they are simple (allowing the kids to eat dinner in front of the TV during a family movie night).

Either way, intention makes the difference. Might I add, intentionally removing distractions will absolutely add to the bonding. Even on vacation, we can become so distracted or busy going from place to place that we don’t stop to really revel in the moment or appreciate who we are with.

I suggest taking some time now, before your summer schedule fills up with camps, lessons, and appointments (mine already is!), and dedicate days to family time (maybe even commit to go tech-free on those days), whether it be grand or simple. Protect those days from other invitations or work meetings, allowing your family to look forward to intentional family time.

Emily

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in every issue SAFE FAMILIES • Poison Prevention: Tips to Keep Your

Family Safe page 6

MAKING A DIFFERENCE • Mountain Crest Wrestling:

Champs On and Off the Mat page 14

HEALTHY FAMILIES • Understanding Pink Eyes page 16 FACT CHECK • A Sweeter Perspective page 18 COVER STORY • Andersons Plant Seeds of Garden

Knowledge in Cache Valley for 80 Years page 20

FAMILY MATTERS • Grow Kids and Gardens page 24 EDUCATION UPDATE

STEM in Cache County Schools: Encouraging Inquiry, Collaboration, and Perseverance page 26 We are All Neighbors page 27 DIY TIDBITS • Kids Cleaning Caddy Essentials page 28 FIT FAMILIES • Hiking: A Family Experience page 34 GOOD NEIGHBORS • The DREAM Team page 38

featured articles Dressing for Your Body Type page 9 2020 Top Baby Picks page 10 10 Tips to Make Family Road Trips More Fun page 12 Middle School Communication Skills page 30 Vitamins to Boost the Immune System page 32 2020 Classes & Camps page 36

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SAFE FAMILIES

Poison Prevention: Tips to Keep Your Family Safe EMILY JEWKES health educator, Bear River Health Department

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MORE THAN 2 MILLION poisonings are reported each year to the 61 Poison Centers across the United States.

According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), approximately 90% of poisonings happen at home, and over 50% of poisoning exposure involves children under 6.

The AAPCC says, “almost anything can be poisonous … if it is used the wrong way, in the wrong amount, or by the wrong person.”

Here are a few tips to help prevent poisoning: 1. Use products with child-resistant caps.

Remember that child-resistant is not childproof. Given enough time, children can open most containers.

2. Most accidents occur while products are in use. Keep items in your hands or in a safe storage place.

3. Keep products in original containers.

Children will drink from familiar containers — like sports drink bottles — even if they do not know what is in them.

4. Do not allow children to play with medicine containers.

5. Do not take medicine in front of children.

6. Be aware of the medicines used by family and friends. They may need help planning safe storage.

Be vigilant. Many children who are poisoned have been taught to avoid dangerous substances. Children are also capable of climbing and reaching.

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As you begin spring cleaning and working in the yard, follow these simple tips to keep your family safe:

Household Cleaners and Other Chemical Products • Keep poisons in the containers they came in. Don't use food containers to store household cleaners and other strong chemicals, and store strong

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chemicals away from food to avoid mistaking one product for another.

Read and follow the directions for products use. Do this BEFORE using the products.

Follow the advice carefully.

Never mix chemicals. Doing so can create a poisonous gas.

Turn on fans and open windows when using strong chemicals.

When spraying chemicals, direct

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spray nozzle away from people and pets.

Never sniff containers to determine what’s inside.

Discard old or outdated products. First-aid advice on containers may be incorrect and outdated.

Call Poison Help (1-800-2221222) to double check first-aid information.

Even in small amounts, windshield wiper fluid is poisonous. If swallowed, it can cause blindness or death to people and pets.

Strong chemicals such as drain openers, toilet cleaners, rust removers, and oven cleaners can cause burns.

Hydrocarbon liquids (liquids made from petroleum) are poisonous. They include gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, paint thinner, baby oil, lamp oil, and furniture polish.

If hydrocarbons are swallowed, they can easily get into the lungs. Even a small amount can cause breathing problems. The liquid coats the inside of the lungs and prevents oxygen from entering the bloodstream.

Pesticides

• Pesticides (pest killers) can be taken in through the skin or inhaled. Even leather shoes and gloves do not offer full protection. Pesticides can be extremely poisonous. Stay

away from areas that have been sprayed until the spray has dried, or for at least one hour.

• Wear protective clothing when using bug spray or other spray products. Put on a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, shoes, and gloves. Remove and wash clothing after using chemicals.

• If pesticides are splashed onto skin, rinse with water for 15–20 minutes. If pesticide contacts clothing, take off the clothing before rinsing skin.

• Many garden chemicals are poisonous. These chemicals can be harmful if swallowed or inhaled.

Mushrooms

• Only experts can tell poisonous mushrooms from safe mushrooms.

• Poisonous mushrooms, called “death caps,” often grow in yards and parks.

• Eating even a few bites of certain mushrooms can cause liver damage that can kill you.

When accidents happen, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Program this number into your phone, keep a magnet on your fridge, and/or list the number somewhere that is easy to find.

Get help right away from a nurse, pharmacist, or another poison expert. If someone has trouble breathing, call 911 right away.

Visit poisonHelp.HRSA.gov for more tips.

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Dressing for Your Body Type WRITTEN BY BONNIE

THE FIT OF your clothes matters. You don’t want to hide your figure by dressing in a potato sack, but tight-fitting clothes aren’t the answer either. Clothing, just like you, shouldn’t “cover up.” Clothing should celebrate whatever uniquely beautiful shape you have so you can confidently step into your day as your best self.

We started our clothing line, Bollie, after being frustrated by not finding clothes that fit us well and because not all body types were being represented in the media. The problem wasn’t us. It isn’t you. We knew there must be a better answer for women — an answer that leaves them feeling beautiful, empowered, and supported.

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body. No matter our size, we are all real bodies.

Before we get into the fit of clothes, it is equally important to have nice material.

Cotton is not going to drape your body nearly as flattering as lyocell. When you hear polyester, do you think of your grandma’s couch? We don’t. We have traveled all over the world and educated ourselves on the differences between highend and low-end polyester. Buying clothes made of higher-end material is going to hold your body better, laying over and concealing issues like cellulite.

We love ruffles almost as much as we love waistlines that cinch. Everybody is made differently, and we believe that should be

celebrated, not something to be ashamed of or hide! Waist cinching allows you to have a custom fit. This doesn’t mean giving up on comfort. Waistlines are always changing; it is a normal thing.

High-waisted anything is life! Instead of feeling guilty about your lower tummy, highlight your gorgeous waist! We believe you should celebrate the beautiful assets you have, not apologize for the parts of your body that make you human. Wearing anything with a high waist, whether it’s a skirt or shorts, draws attention to the smallest part of your torso.

Arms can be a big source of insecurity.

Does wearing an oversized T-shirt fix that?

We say no. It gets hot in the summer and we don’t want to wear baggy tops. It also doesn’t feel comfortable or look flattering to have a restrictive sleeve. Our solution is capped flutter sleeves for comfort, soft ruching for feminine detail, and length that keeps you cool and breezy.

Loungewear should not just be worn to cover up your body. Most hang-ups with dressing your body have more to do with your mindset than anything else.

Loungewear can have a huge effect on your mood and productivity. When you want to lounge, you want to be comfortable. We all do! You can look put together and fresh even when relaxing. It makes a difference for your mindset.

Clothing can empower. It enhances moods. There are different clothes for playing in sports, for intimacy, for fancy dinners, and for lounging. With the right pieces, you can feel classy, put together, and comfortable no matter the occasion.

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10 Tips to Make Family Road Trips More Fun JESSICA DANA travel advisor, One Swell Travel

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AS SPRING APPROACHES and you start to make your family getaway plans, don’t let the fear of a daunting family drive stop you from setting out on the open road.

After a few survival-mode road trips with my own kids, I was determined to find a way to make the hours spent in the car part of the adventure instead of something that had to be endured.

First and most importantly, be flexible and patient. As the adults, we set the tone for the drive. If we are excited about it, the kids will be too. A little time spent preparing will help you spend less time twisting around uncomfortably in your seat and more time enjoying your time together.

Your family adventure can start from the moment you leave your house with the following 10 tips for surviving family road trips: • Plan your pit stops. Use a website like roadtrippers.com to plug in your route and see what there is along the way that you can combine with a necessary stop for gas or food. Look for things like parks, playlands, or outdoor activities.

You’re looking for things that are physical, close to the road, quick, and free since you won’t be there for long.

• Pack special “travel essentials bags.”

For some reason, kids love having something in their “own” little bag.

Pack things like band-aids, tissues, hand sanitizer, a small water bottle, and Chapstick. Expect them to be all gone

when you get to your destination, but you will spend less time climbing all over the car trying to meet everyone’s needs.

• Give them lap trays. Use smaller-sized cookie sheets from the dollar store that will fit on your kids’ laps when they sit in their car seats. This gives them a flat surface to do activities on while the edges of the tray hold things in.

• Prepare surprise bags. My kids literally beg for these. Get brown paper bags and pack a few for each child to hand out at designated times along the way.

Put inexpensive things in them, like a new treat or snack, window stickers, surprise balls with little toys inside, sticky hands, etc. Collect things before you go from clearance aisles and dollar stores. Keep it simple and exciting.

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• Be prepared with snacks. Pack a Ziploc bag for each child full of snacks that they can eat along the way whenever they want. Tell them it’s all they get, so they can decide when they want to eat it. Pack one for the drive there and one for the ride home. Then have a special bag that they don’t have access to that has “special” snacks they don’t get often. Use this as a secret weapon if they get restless.

• Pack a road trip activities bag. Have a bag of activities that they don’t get to play with at home. Fill it with things like scratch-off sheets, stickers, play-doh, puzzles, Color Wonder markers, word searches, fiveminute crafts, eye spy bags, and road trip bingo.

• Put a leash on loose items. If there is something that you find yourself always having to retrieve for your child, like sippy cups or blankets, attach it to their car seat so they can always find it.

• Check out library DVDs, audiobooks, or podcasts. Borrow some new movies from the library that they haven’t seen before or in a long time, or choose audiobooks or podcasts that everyone can enjoy.

• Award road trip points. Find a way that works for you to let them earn points or “bucks” along the ride for good behavior or no complaining. Let them cash those points in for a gas station treat or a small souvenir.

• Track your drive. Using either a printed-out timeline of your route or an app on a device, track the progress of your drive as you go.

Since every road trip dynamic will be different, use these ideas to get the creative juices flowing and tailor things for your family. Road trips provide a chance to explore something new together. Let the drive be an adventure in itself and make as many memories along the way as you can!

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Mountain Crest Wrestling: Champs On and Off the Mat TARA BONE contributing writer

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ANYONE EXPECTING A typical wrestling meet at the Mountain Crest High School (MCHS) wrestling team’s senior night on January 23, 2020 was in for a surprise. Mountain Crest (MC) wrestling is anything but typical.

The duel between MCHS and Ridgeline High School (RHS) started as most do; the national anthem played, senior wrestlers were honored, and the packed crowd prepared for competition. But then MC wrestlers honored community members who were facing challenges from both MC and RHS communities with blankets they made — something they hoped would boost spirits.

And then, guest wrestler Gabe Martinez, a MCHS senior, was wheeled onto the mat.

Gabe has a rare chromosomal disease referred to as 17P13.3. He’s confined to his

wheelchair, and his mother Norma Martinez calls him “a bundle of joy” who loves school and has blossomed at MCHS, participating in guitar and social dance class.

Gabe’s seminary teacher Todd Condie and coaches from both schools set up a wrestling match between Gabe and Brannon Ure, a wrestler from RHS. Brannon and Gabe playfully wrestled and Brannon ended the match by falling to the mat. The crowd went wild and chanted Gabe’s name to his delight.

“At first he wondered, ‘what’s going’ on as he went to the mat, but then he was clapping and raising his hands,” Norma said.

“I was in tears; there wasn’t a dry eye. It was so exciting and amazing, and Gabe loved it.”

This atmosphere of service and inclusion

isn’t new to MC wrestling. At a duel earlier in the season, Laura Vanderbeek of Hyrum was honored with one of the wrestling team’s blankets that they give to someone facing challenges. Laura had recently been in the hospital with concerns about cancer and had undergone extensive surgery. Her husband and daughter had to help her walk out onto the mat to receive her blanket.

“I honestly shed a few tears over their kindness,” Laura said. “It touched my heart and reminded me that amid the junk that life throws at us there are kind-hearted people doing good things.”

Laura believes this effort to serve is one of the reasons why MC wrestling is successful, and they are successful. The team capped its 2019-2020 season with their second state championship in three years, the seventh

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L-R Todd Condie, Gabe Martinez and Brannon Ure following Gabe's wrestling match.

in school history. Year after year, the program produces individual state champions and repeatedly captures the region champion title.

The MC wrestling program was built by legendary coach Davie Swensen, who started coaching at MC in the 1980s and continues today as an assistant coach.

At the beginning of the season, wrestlers bring their scissors to practice and they — not their moms — make blankets. Last season they gave away 11 blankets: four to the MC community and seven to the opposing teams’ community in that team’s school colors.

Jason Lee, MC head football coach and assistant wrestling coach, brought the blanket tradition with him when he moved to MC from Cedar City five years ago. He says he’s grateful for mentors at Cedar City High School where he coached for about 17 years. It was a coach’s wife there, JoNell Hone, who he gives credit to for starting the tradition. In a sport of brawn, discipline, and willpower, the philosophy of the blankets is to teach athletes service and compassion.

“There’s more to sports than beating your opponent,” Jason said. “Don’t get me wrong, you have to have grit, but there’s a time to serve and find someone to serve. It’s about teaching kids that it’s more about life. Championships are awesome, but they don’t come along all the time.”

Mountain Crest wrestlers celebrate their 4A championship on February 15, 2020.

Jason said it was a special experience to honor Deserae Turner, a 17-year-old shooting survivor,

with a blanket at the Green Canyon duel. “She is an inspiration to us; it was a neat experience to see her and her mom light up when they were honored.”

He says the team randomly receives thank you cards from blanket recipients. When they share them with the team, Jason said it hits home to the wrestlers that they made a difference in someone’s life.

According to Trina Johnson of Avon, in a time when sportsmanship seems to be dwindling, it’s refreshing to see athletes thinking about others.

Trina is a longtime MC supporter whose love for wrestling started over 30 years ago when her brother was a three-time state champion. Since then, her two nephews and son have wrestled for MC, all champions. Trina loves MC wrestling’s positive atmosphere.

“I love the tradition,” Trina said. “A blanket is so comforting, and it gives me goosebumps when we give them. The smiles and tears say thank you, someone sees me.”

The message seems to be getting through to the wrestlers who have participated. One of these is Jonah Longmore, a MCHS senior.

“I’ll remember watching their reaction [those who received a blanket] and how they felt,” Jonah said. “It’s a memory I’ll have forever. Winning is great, but it’s about the experiences and service that will be with me for my whole life.”

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HEALTHY FAMILIES

Understanding Pink Eyes MICHAEL COLE, OD Child and Family Eye Care Center

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"I THINK I'VE got pink eye; I need some drops,” is a common phrase heard in our clinic. While red eyes are common occurrences, it is important to determine the cause of the redness before treatment. “Pink eye” isn’t really a diagnosis, but rather a description of the situation — that the eyes are red. There are many reasons why one’s eyes could be red, some of which are caused by infections, but many are not.

By far, the most common cause of red eyes that come into our clinic is due to improper contact lens wear. When contact lenses are not discarded as designed or are worn repeatedly overnight, the cornea becomes inflamed, causing the body to mount an immune response.

This immune response often causes sores on the cornea, leading to light sensitivity, extreme pain, and (you guessed it!) a very red eye.

Frequently, these episodes are incorrectly explained as “infections” due to not being evaluated properly.

Unless treated appropriately, these small sores will fester and leave scars that will affect long-term vision.

An allergic reaction can also lead to very red eyes. Allergies can also cause significant swelling of the white part of the eye, which is often alarming to those affected. Frequently there are recurrent episodes of allergic responses, and it is important to resolve acute episodes as well as formulate an effective long-term treatment plan.

Often, a foreign body or mild injury

is the cause of redness. One may not recall getting something lodged in the eye, but only a very tiny object can create considerable irritation.

Without a biomicroscope for careful inspection, it is near impossible to find a small object tucked in a corner of the eye.

Acute, painful red eyes need to be evaluated by an eye care professional for proper diagnosis. Recently, a man came into our office with a red eye and severe enough pain to keep him home from work and cause a few sleepless nights. He had been treated with two different antibiotic eyedrops with no improvement and was desperate for help. This man did not have an infection, but rather a condition called uveitis, a severe inflammatory reaction.

Because he had not gotten proper treatment, his iris had adhered to the lens that sits behind it, preventing the normal flow of fluid out of the eye. His eye pressure had risen to dangerously high levels causing his pain and irreparable damage. With appropriate treatment, he was back to normal in no time.

left untreated, will cause damage that results in permanent vision impairment. An eye care provider can tell you what type of infection is present and treat it appropriately.

Most viral ocular infections are no more contagious than a common cold, and the best way to protect yourself or others is to wash hands often.

In some rare cases, an actual bacterial infection can occur on the ocular surface. When this does happen, there is normally an excessive amount of thick, goopy discharge. While ocular inflammation and viral infections normally cause some discharge as well, bacterial conditions have incredible amounts of discharge — more than you would imagine possible. Although this amounts to a gross, goopy situation, in most cases these are cleared up quickly with treatment.

When an infection is present, it is important to know what type of pathogen the culprit is. In almost all cases, there is a virus causing the problem. Because the vast majority of ocular infections are viral in nature, antibiotic eye drops are ineffective.

Some viral infections are rather benign and will run their course in a week or two, while others are more concerning. For example, the two viruses that cause cold sores and shingles can attack the eye, and, if

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Other organisms such as fungi and amoebas can invade the tissues of the eye as well. While these types of events are thankfully rare, they are very serious and difficult to treat.

When they occur, there is almost always permanent damage as a result. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical for the best outcomes in these cases.

In order to properly treat red eyes, it is important that patients are evaluated by an eye care provider.

Without proper diagnosis and treatment, otherwise mild conditions can become worse and cause very poor outcomes, including permanent vision loss.

If your family encounters a red eye, please give our office a call and we would be happy to see you for sameday treatment.

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FACT CHECK

A Sweeter Perspective WRITTEN BY

KATE NEELEY contributing writer

YOU'VE LIKELY SEEN the labels. They’re on your cereal, bread, jams, sauces, and more. They say, “NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP.” Is that supposed to be some type of warning? You may have read the hype online or found yourself in a conversation with your healthconscious friend disparaging this type of sweetener.

What is high fructose corn syrup? Is it worse than other types of sugar? Is it better to purchase foods that have been sweetened by honey, cane sugar, or maple syrup?

Three local nutrition experts shed some light on this topic.

Sugar vs Added Sugar: There’s a Difference

When it comes to things like table sugar, honey, and high fructose corn syrup, it’s added sugar. Can all these types of added sweeteners be lumped together? According to Megan Ostler, registered dietitian (RDN) and director of nutrition for iFit, they can. “Chemically, they’re pretty much the same. They’re all made up of glucose and fructose in similar amounts,” she said. If you’re going to consume added sugar, it makes little difference which kind you choose.

Why do food labels point out that there’s no high fructose corn syrup in them? “It’s a marketing ploy that makes it

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seem like the healthier option,” Ginger Neeley, RDN, said. If you read the label, you will find one of a number of other sweeteners instead. According to Ginger, sweeteners are very common in processed foods.

of complex carbohydrates as well as vitamins, minerals, and fiber that benefit the health and function of your brain and body. Added sugar is tasty, but nutritionally, it is only added calories that aren’t beneficial to overall health.

It’s important to know there is a difference between naturally occurring sugars in food and sweeteners that are added. A little bit of added sugar is fine as part of a healthy diet, but the reason to limit it is because of its “low nutrient density and high caloric content,” said Registered Dietitian Rachel Rood.

Is Cutting Carbs a Good Idea?

Sugar (Not Added Sugar) is a Necessary Nutrient

From a nutritional standpoint, sugar is a necessary nutrient. “Sugar is ‘the currency’ our bodies use to fuel brain and muscle function. It occurs naturally in almost all foods, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products,” Megan said.

Eating an apple, sweet potato, or wholegrain bread provides sugar in the form

One of the elements in trendy diets lately is the idea of ‘cutting carbs,’ meaning to remove the foods high in carbohydrates or natural sugars, often grains. Is this really a good idea? “No, unless you need to for dietary reasons” like gluten-intolerance or food allergies, according to Megan.

Generally speaking, of kicking grains out of a healthy diet, Megan goes on to explain why it isn’t recommended.

“There’s not really much of a benefit because they (grains) are such a great nutrient-dense package and supply your body with vitamins, minerals, soluble fiber, and are a great energy source.”

The Sweet News

Is it OK to eat sweet foods because they

taste good? Of course it is. Rachel Rood of Positive Change Nutrition and Avalon Hills works to foster healthy habits and mindsets about eating. “It all comes down to moderation. If you categorize foods as ‘good foods’ and ‘bad foods,’ it sets you up to be too restrictive in your eating, and then overindulge. It creates a sort of feast or famine approach to food,” she said.

Rachel has spent a great deal of time helping people who are working to overcome eating disorders and seek increased health. “I like the 80/20 approach where about 80% of your food intake is nutrient-dense, and about 20% can be more of the fun foods that you enjoy,” she said.

The sweetest part? Local grocery stores supply an incredible amount of colorful and nutritious food unprecedented in history, so you can enjoy all the wonderful foods year-round. If a little bit of high fructose corn syrup is a part of that, you’re going to be just fine.

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Andersons Plant Seeds of Garden Knowledge in Cache Valley for 80 Years WRITTEN BY

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IT WAS THE 1940s and World War II was amping up.

Women across the country were joining the workforce by the millions and here in Logan, Utah, Hannah Antoinette Anderson, known as Nettie, was among the women who were taking the workforce by storm. She was employed by the Cache County Commission (a local co-op) for many years. When the co-op closed its doors, Nettie, a mother and dairyman’s wife, decided to start her own business. She took the knowledge of the seed and feed business she’d gained at the co-op, some old scales, and a bunch of wooden drawers to house her product — seeds.

Just around the block from where the co-op had done business was the vacant Sydney Stevens Implement Company building at 69 West Center Street. Nettie rented 500 square feet of the building and in December 1942 she opened the doors to Logan Seed and Feed.

She had her own business and was truly a pioneer for women in business in a still male-dominated world.

“Grandma was tough,” said Nettie’s grandson, Mark Anderson, who now owns Anderson’s Seed and Garden with his wife Ronnette. “She had to be tough living in a different world, doing what she did as a woman at that time.”

Mark recalls a story that captures his grandmother’s personality, saying she once went to visit the local doctor and, as often happens, she sat in the waiting room for an hour. She left the office, went back to her store, and typed up an invoice for the doctor, charging him for her time. She sent the invoice to the doctor who respected her enough to pay the bill and apologize for wasting her time.

Nettie's business began by serving farmers and homeowners who needed seed for their gardens and farms and feed for their livestock. She was a seed broker, buying one farmer’s excess seed and selling it to another. As the years went by, her product selection and business grew, and so did the space she occupied.

She rented more space and eventually purchased the whole property in the 1950s, and also added a division of Garrett Freight Lines commercial shipping.

“We are now one of the biggest property owners in downtown because grandma had the foresight to save her pennies and purchase property every time she had the chance,” Mark said.

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Nettie Anderson established Logan Seed and Feed, now Anderson's Seed and Garden, in 1942.

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Nettie’s husband, Moroni, eventually sold his dairy to work by his wife’s side.

Nettie worked at the store until the day she died at age 76, leaving the business in the hands of her two sons, Clyde and Bud. Clyde supervised the retail business and Bud supervised the freight delivery.

They changed the business name to Anderson’s Seed and Feed and eventually to Anderson’s Seed and Garden as they added home décor and home garden goods.

“It was kind of a joke, but also kind of true, that in the 70s and 80s you had to be part of the family to work here,” Mark said. “As children, my siblings and I would come sack potatoes. It was a great opportunity to help and to learn how to work hard.”

In 1989, Clyde purchased Bud’s share of the business and successfully ran the store until he sold it to his son Mark and his wife Ronnette in 1999.

For the last 20 years, Mark and Ronnette have run a business that “Grandma Nettie” would be proud of. She planned Left to Right: Kendall, Evelyn, Mark, Ronnete, Mitchell, Madi, and Emelia Anderson

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for growth, and they have done the same, more than quadrupling their retail space, doubling their warehouse and outdoor nursery space, and growing the parking area. Additionally, they have grown the business to include an extermination and lawn maintenance company that services hundreds of homes and they have earned the right to be recognized as the trusted experts in Cache Valley (and beyond) for gardening.

There are still five Anderson family members aside from Mark and Ronnette who work in the store, and all of Mark and Ronnette’s children have worked there over the years.

Mark says his wide demographic, serving both males and females ranging in age from mid-20s to mid-90s, requires him to provide top-notch customer service and value.

“We see our business as part of the service industry rather than retail,” Mark said. “We look at every customer who comes in as an opportunity to teach. Customers could shop online, but they come into the store for an experience: They come in to get the old-time feel, talk to someone who can help them figure out what they

need, and then to learn how to use it successfully.”

This one-on-one experience is what Mark said he and his wife enjoy most about their business. “We wouldn’t have stuck with it this long if we didn’t get the satisfaction of making a difference for people on a daily basis,” Mark said.

“That’s what motivates us to come back to work every day. It is hard to maintain that level of service perfectly, but we strive to build that relationship of trust with every customer, whether their purchase is big or small.”

Even though he thinks about gardening all day, Mark says he still finds growing a personal garden at home rewarding, even therapeutic, and has found ways to keep it from being too time-consuming during his busiest seasons of the year.

He says he waters his 5,000-square-foot garden in 30 minutes a week and sets his rows far enough apart that he can till most of the weeds.

“It can be a lot of work,” Mark said.

“But it is enjoyable to go out there and water and weed — it’s a great way to clear my mind after a stressful day’s work. Plus, everything tastes so much better when you grow it!”

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FAMILY MATTERS

Grow Kids and Gardens TARA BONE contributing writer

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THERE'S NOTHING LIKE springtime in Cache Valley when green sprouts peek through the cold ground, Meadowlarks sing their glorious return, and the Valley’s mountains awake with bursts of vibrant red, blue, and yellow flowers. It’s magical! It calls us outdoors to breathe fresh air and plant something! Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden comes to mind, a classic tale of the healing power of a blossoming garden.

It’s easy to get swept away with ideal visions of growing your family’s own secret garden.

The vision gets even better when you imagine your children working alongside you, but then you remember … July. That month in the garden when you’re weeding in the hot sun and “encouraging” the kids to get back to work.

You wonder, is planting a family garden worth the time, effort, and resources? I ask

this almost every year, especially if I’ve been telling myself “no garden” all winter. But then that Cache Valley spring comes along and I remember the whys. There are many benefits to growing a family garden — including physical activity, stress relief, family bonding time, healthy eating, knowledge acquired, and strong work ethic taught. But if growing a family garden still seems overwhelming, start small and look for inspiration from families who make gardens work.

One story of inspiration comes from Kim McCulloch, a fellow Cache Valley parent who happens to be a physician and avid gardener.

Kim and her husband, Monte, moved to Cache Valley in July 2003. She started practicing obstetrics and gynecology at the Budge Clinic and says Cache Valley has been a “great place to be an obstetrician with so many great families and lots of babies!”

Kim’s love for gardening started as a child

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gardening tips from kim and the experts • Start small, think herbs or a few tomato plants.

• Plant blackberries; they are easy to grow in Cache Valley and are Kim’s most successful crop!

• Use drip-line watering to save water and manage weeds.

• Utilize USU extension websites, classes, and agent help.

• Plant in elevated rows wide enough to plow around or box gardens to help with weeds.

• Some garden years aren’t successful; don’t get discouraged.

• Plant the food your family eats. Find recipes online to be creative.

• Remember: Only plant one zucchini plant!

• Try a pumpkin and gourd patch and share it with friends or use for decorating.

• Pay kids to weed and work. Treat it like a job.

• Older kids/teens may enjoy work more if they run equipment, i.e., side-by-side, tiller, or weed whacker.

• Weeds happen, accept it, and do your best to control them.

• Wait to plant until Mother’s Day and even until Memorial Day for some things. Use Anderson’s Seed & Garden planting schedule as a reference.

• Point out successes and foster feelings of accomplishment.

• Involve kids in the entire process.

• Visit a farmer’s market.

• Problem solve bug and garden issues as a family.

growing up in Montana where her family had a large garden. They enjoyed vegetables from it year-round because her mom canned and froze everything; to this day Kim loves to pick her food fresh from the plant. Kim and Monte have passed down their love for gardening to their two daughters, Annika and Lydia, both active teenagers.

When they bought their first home in Cache Valley, they started with a few fruit trees and some planter boxes.

Then they expanded to some acreage between Smithfield and Hyde Park and Kim says, “that is where my green thumb really got a chance to get busy.” Today they have a fenced area with over 2 acres of garden, including grape and blackberry vines and about 70 apple, plum, peach, and cherry trees. In an unfenced area, they have another 18 fruit trees and another half-acre of blackberry and raspberry plants. “To me, this is a paradise, we eat from our yard all year. I love it,” Kim said.

Their family shares their harvest in a farm stand at the end of their orchard, but their business ventures don’t stop there. To

experience all aspects of a business, the girls started “Two Sisters Orchard and Cider Mill.” In the fall, they custom press other people’s apples and they recently produced 60-gallons of cider from their own crop. It’s hard work and the girls get paid by the hour.

Kim says they’re often in the cider mill late at night after soccer games.

Like most families, they're busy, and Kim is often busy at work around the clock, but their orchard and garden are priorities.

“It has been a fun family adventure and it really has taught the girls a lot about work and good food,” Kim said. “I love my ‘second career’ — it is just so different than what I do all day in my real job. I love my body to feel as tired as my brain sometimes!”

Take some inspiration from Kim and Monte and plant that garden. Enjoy the fruits of your labor — whatever that looks like. If it doesn’t turn out perfectly, that’s OK. Remember you’re growing children too, not just flowers, vegetables, and yes — even weeds.

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STEM in Cache County Schools:

Encouraging Inquiry, Collaboration, and Perseverance WRITTEN BY

SIERRA, AN ENTHUSIASTIC 6thgrader from Sunrise Elementary, loves to experiment. She and her classmates created a rubber band car without following any stepby-step directions — they had to figure it out themselves. After realizing their first design did not work, they kept exploring until they discovered a working model. “My favorite part about problem-solving is that you have to find different ways to do it,” Sierra said.

“The first thing you try doesn’t always work.”

This ability to creatively solve problems is a key aspect of the STEM program. STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, is a national initiative that promotes education in those subjects. A similar acronym, STEAM, adds an “A” to include the arts. Through STEM and STEAM curriculums, students participate in hands-on activities and experiments. However, many consider STEM to be a mindset rather than a curriculum. It is a mindset that increases human capacity for inquiry, collaboration, teamwork, resilience, and perseverance.

STEM is thriving in Cache County School District and students across the Valley

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are participating in many of the same experiences as Sierra. Computer Science instruction occurs in all elementary schools.

In many schools, STEM specialists engage the students in activities 30 to 40 minutes a week. After-school robotics and STEM clubs are also available in many CCSD schools.

Teachers throughout Cache County School District also implement STEM strategies and learning in their classrooms. Rather than presenting a problem to students and telling them exactly what to do, teachers ask questions like, “How will you approach this problem?” “What tools can we use?” “What do you know that can help you solve this problem?” These questions help students develop inquiry and problem-solving skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Through STEM integration in classes, students create rubber band vehicles, program animal bots, experiment with gravity and sail cars, build trebuchets, paint with ferrofluid watercolors, and investigate centrifugal force with spin art. They observe animals’ adaptations in science, perform in puppet shows with background electrical

lights made out of circuits, and make slime dance with non-Newtonian fluid.

STEM Nights are another favorite learning activity, where family and friends are invited to experience STEM along with their students. Volunteers from the school, Parent Teacher Organization (PTA), and community join to offer a variety of engaging, hands-on activities. Students have the opportunity to connect with community partners representing STEM careers and industries. Schools partner with businesses and university clubs to provide real-life examples of STEM careers. Visitors demonstrate how science, engineering, mathematics, and technology are used to solve problems in the world.

“Education is no longer only about facts — it is about how you think,” explained district K-6 STEM specialist Beverly Sanders. “STEM is integrated into the approach to instruction, particularly in math and science, with the use of technology and engineering design to solve problems. Students are doing the investigation. They’re designing and developing integrated knowledge to explain, expand, and elaborate on the world they live in. They’re increasing their capacity to communicate knowledge in coherent, clear ways.”

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We are All Neighbors FRANK SCHOFIELD superintendent, Logan City School District

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IT'S YOU I LIKE. It’s not the clothes you wear.

It’s not the way you comb your hair.

It’s you I like.

Fred Rogers, host and creative force behind the television show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, has always been one of my heroes. As a young child, I asked my parents for zip-front sweatshirts so I could mimic how he would zip his sweaters, and I practiced tossing my shoes from one hand to the other, just like he did. Watching his show was appointment viewing for me, and not just because there were fewer than 10 channels on our television. As a child, I was drawn to his kindness, compassion, imagination (or make-believe), and the childlike wonder and honesty that he seemed to exhibit in every conversation. As I grew into adulthood and became a parent, Mister Rogers exemplified the type of person I wanted to be, and I wanted to make other people feel the way he had made me feel as a child.

Although Mister Rogers has never truly been out of the public eye, his life and work have experienced a recent resurgence in popularity. The documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor, the feature film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and the availability

of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (and its spinoff, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood) on video streaming platforms have brought new attention to Fred’s work and the values that inspired him to spend a lifetime of identifying and serving the needs of children.

Shea Tuttle, author of Exactly as You Are: The Life and Faith of Mister Rogers, has written about seven lessons Fred Rogers taught through his life and his work on television.

Four of those lessons are:

It’s OK to feel whatever it is that we feel.

Through Fred’s work with Dr. Margaret McFarland, a child psychologist who was a member of the University of Pittsburgh Pitt medical school faculty, Fred was able to anchor the scripts, songs, and the set of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in child development theory. Dr. McFarland was the one who repeatedly told Fred, “Anything human is mentionable, and anything mentionable is manageable.”

In other words, whatever we feel, it’s OK to feel it — even if our feelings seem chaotic and complex, and naming our feelings, speaking them out loud, and exploring them with those we love are all good ways, as Mister Rogers might say, of growing on the inside.

our feelings aren’t an excuse for bad behavior.

Mister Rogers and his neighborhood constantly affirmed the coexistence of selfexpression and respect for self and others.

When Fred was asked in an interview toward the end of his career about television’s responsibility to children, he replied, “To give them everything that we possibly can to help them grow in healthy ways, and to help them to recognize that they can be angry and not have to hurt themselves or anybody else, that they can have the full range of feelings and express them in very healthy, positive ways.” Learning that skill is essential to our personal happiness and the success of our interpersonal relationships.

It’s our responsibility to care for one another, including the most vulnerable.

Mister Rogers was as gentle and loving in real life as on-screen, but he also had an iron will and perfectionistic standards, and he

kindly and firmly demanded excellence from himself and from all who worked with and on behalf of children.

An ordained Presbyterian minister with a one-of-a-kind charge to minister to children and families through the mass media, Fred took seriously his faith’s mandate to care for the most vulnerable. He worked with prisons to create child-friendly spaces for family visitation, sat on hospital boards to minimize trauma in children’s health care, visited people who were sick or dying, and wrote countless letters to the lonely. Through his television show, he talked about complex issues, always with a focus on helping the individuals who were most affected by the challenges they faced, whether it was death, divorce, disability, or anger, Mister Rogers strove to ensure that those who were most in need of help received it.

We are neighbors.

Mister Rogers didn’t call us “acquaintances” or “friends;” he didn’t call us “boys and girls” or “ladies and gentlemen.” He called us neighbors. By doing so, he once again referenced his faith’s teachings that we become a neighbor when we show mercy or compassion to someone else. Fred’s choice to call all of us “neighbor” was part of a conscious decision to show mercy and compassion, both through his personal interactions and through his television show.

As parents, these are lessons we can reinforce in our own homes with our children. Through demonstrating compassion for family members, and those outside of our homes, we show our children what being a neighbor looks like.

When we demonstrate mercy (as opposed to simple tolerance) for individuals who think, speak, or act differently than we do, we give children the tools to build healthy, productive relationships with others, even when we disagree with them. When we talk with children about these things, we help them understand what compassion and mercy look like, and how they strengthen us as individuals, families, and communities.

Mister Rogers is still my hero, and in a world that seems increasingly divided by tribalism and anger, perhaps we all can use a little more of Mister Rogers in our lives as we strive to build our families, our homes, and our own neighborhoods.

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Middle School Communication Skills WRIT T E N BY

AROUND THE TIME my twins turned 13, they stopped talking to me.

After a mumbled “hello” when they got home from school, they would scamper off to their rooms and close their doors, practically in unison.

I know I’m not the only parent getting the silent treatment. A lot of us experience this kind of shutting down from our kids, and we’re all looking for ways to bridge the gap.

Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a pediatrician and co-founder of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said, “It is important to build a foundation of

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communication skills and establish twoway dialogues early so your teens will feel comfortable coming to you as they mature.”

But how do we help our kids develop communication skills when they rarely communicate?

don’t want to talk to you, it’s important to make the effort to engage them in conversation. When your teen does talk to you, remove distractions (like your phone or work), listen carefully to what they say, and demonstrate your understanding by rephrasing what they’ve said.

Take time to listen.

Be a role model.

Even though it may seem like they

“Model skills you want to pass along,” Dr. Ginsburg said. “Let them see how you

Dr. Ginsburg recommends maintaining a consistent presence in your child’s life. Show curiosity in their interests by asking questions about their latest sports event or dance class and make yourself available when they need to talk.

Even when it seems like your teen is in their room most of the time, they are still paying attention to what you are doing. Make sure you’re modeling the behavior you want to see in them.

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resolve emerging conflicts, bounce ideas off others, and seek help when needed.”

you’re saying — which is one way to help them develop their skills.

Know what communication skills they need.

There are times when your child may experience peer pressure but is unsure how to navigate the situation. Dr. Ginsburg recommends establishing a code word with your child that they can use when they’re feeling pressured. If your child is with friends and uses their code word in a phone call or text to you, that is your cue to tell them, “It’s time to come home.”

Kids enter a complex stage of development in middle school.

“They’ve still got one foot planted in childhood, and the other foot stepping into adulthood,” Dr. Ginsburg said. “Their bodies are changing, and their emotions are in flux. Plus, they are working to figure out where they fit in with peers, friends, and their communities.”

During this development phase, kids need to learn how to: • Cooperate with others • Negotiate peer situations • Resolve conflict • Empathize with other people’s feelings • Notice nonverbal cues • Learn how to appropriately express their own emotions in a variety of situations

How to teach communication skills.

One way to help your child develop these important communication skills is through role play. They may resist, but still encourage them to treat it like a game. Try acting out a situation that may be difficult for them, such as which lunch table to sit at, and then offer some suggestions for what they can say in that situation.

When your child isn’t up for talking, try talking about yourself or your daily activities. Taking the pressure off them to communicate may lead them to ask questions and show an interest in what

“Having a code word gives them a safety net while they are still developing social skills,” Dr. Ginsburg said.

Remember they love you, even when they don’t talk to you.

Most kids learn communication skills through trial and error. It can be frustrating when your previously chatty child turns into a silent teen who doesn’t want to talk to you — or prefers talking with their friends instead of you. But it’s a normal part of their adolescent development.

“Peers may seem more important, but no one is as valuable as parents,” Dr. Ginsburg said. “They still need your love, support, guidance, and structure.”

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Vitamins to Boost the Immune System SHAUN KLOMP pharmacy technician, Spence’s Pharmacy

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YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM is a multifaceted, complex system that protects you from internal and external harmful substances.

Your immune system differentiates pathogens and foreign substances from your own cells and helps to destroy or inactivate these substances. Maintaining a healthy immune system is not just a matter of taking vitamins or supplements.

You require a comprehensive plan of proper diet, rest, stress management, exercise, and nutritional support to keep your immune system operating at its best. However, even with the best of lifestyles, your immune system can be challenged.

Your body faces its greatest immune system challenge during cold and flu season, or when it is subjected to other viral infections.

At these times, nutritional supplements such as the potent immune system enhancer Epigallocatechin (EGCg) can help to stimulate your natural immune function.

Articles in medical literature have noted the viral inhibitive effects of EGCg in influenza, Hepatitis B and C, and even Ebola, to name a few. Not only has EGCg been recognized for its immune enhancement capabilities with viral infections, but it has also been shown to be beneficial in minimizing cancer risk and as a valuable option in anti-aging medicine.

Synergistic and powerful blends of immune stimulants have been shown to provide a boost when the immune system is being challenged. Such a product is Immuno-DMG Chewable, a combination of Vitamin D3, black elderberry, larch tree, beta-13 glucan, astragalus root, and maitake mushroom fraction. This combination can be used at the first sign of immune challenge, and the product can be dosed from children all the way up to adults.

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Immune Health Support and Echinacea and Goldenseal, will also help to enhance immune response when the immune response is being challenged. Zinc is a critical component of proper immune function. When coming down with a cold, Zinc lozenges can shorten the duration of a cold and actually prevent a cold from occurring. Using Zinc lozenges while traveling on an airplane can reduce your chances of getting an infection from other passengers.

For immune enhancement, use Zinc lozenges every two hours while awake.

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FIT FAMILIES

Hiking: A Family Experience WRIT T E N BY

WHAT BETTER WAY to spend quality time with your family, exercise, and get in touch with nature than a fresh, invigorating walk or hike? What’s more, family hikes make for fun learning opportunities for kids and parents alike and the opportunities for beautiful trails are endless in Cache Valley.

Try some of these hiking activities with your kiddos this spring. You never know, hiking may become a new family favorite pastime: • A stone is a stone is a … mineral? Go on an excursion to learn about rocks and minerals. Before you go, learn which rocks and minerals are abundant in the area, and have each family member choose several to scout for. Take along a small plastic container with dividers, a descriptive rock and mineral guide, and a magnifying glass for viewing the colors, layers, and details.

As you identify stones and minerals, discuss their uses.

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• Photo scavenger hunt: Capture nature's splendor. Hiking trails provide plenty of photo opportunities, and kids will love snapping the shots. Discuss what each family member wants to photograph, such as a huge oak tree, a monarch butterfly, deer tracks, or a close-up of a nibbling squirrel. When you get home, print out the best photos and create a nature scrapbook.

• Tree tales: These giants of nature are not only intriguing because of their size, but also because of their many variations.

Borrow some books on trees from the library that describe the unique features of trees and their history. Use clues such as the shape of the leaves, texture of bark, and size of the trunk to identify the kind of tree.

• Sounds of nature: Wander through a forest and listen carefully for a variety of bird and animal sounds. Use the audio recorder on your phone to record some of the sounds you hear. Listen to the recording

again at home and play a game of detective to determine the source of the sounds.

• Which way do we go? Roam the countryside and teach your children directional skills, such as how to read a map and use a compass or the sun to determine direction. For even more fun, turn the excursion into a treasure hunt.

• Animals all around: Take a quiet hike in a wooded area with grassy clearings and see how many animals you meet. Watch for snakes, turtles, and geese if there's a nearby lake or stream. Look for chipmunks and squirrels playing chase or gathering food, birds of prey circling overhead, or grazing rabbits and deer. Discuss the animal's unique characteristics. Talk about what the animals eat, their shelters, and species they are related to. Keep eyes peeled for animal tracks to identify and determine how recently they were made.

• Creepy crawly things: Scouting for insects is an all-time favorite among kids, and the

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trekking tips for tykes When hiking with children, keep these suggestions in mind: Allow small legs plenty of time for breaks and know your child's limitations.

variety of creepy-crawly creatures in the woods is remarkable. Carry an insect book, clear container, tweezers, and a magnifying glass for close examination of insects' fascinating features. Bring a journal and track the types of insects you find.

• Plant life, old and new: Discover the fantastic diversity of plant life with your kids. Before you head out, review some books on plants to spark your children's interest. As you inspect plants, look for their seeds, and notice the variations.

Talk about how seeds travel by blowing in the wind or catching on the fur of animals.

• Where to find trails: You might be surprised to discover nearby trails that you never

knew existed. Visit trails.cachecounty.org, logancanyonhiking.com, or explorelogan.com/assets/files/brochures/hiking.pdf for information on many local trails.

• Before you go: Plan your activities before you leave so you'll arrive prepared. For comfort and convenience, carry a small daypack, warm clothing, and wear hiking boots. For protection, bring along hats, sunglasses, sunblock, and insect repellant. Be prepared for emergencies by carrying a small flashlight and batteries, a watch, map, bandages, and plenty of water and snacks. Finally, make the most of your adventure by carrying binoculars, a magnifying glass, and a small camera.

Be familiar with potential dangers in the area in which you’ll explore and teach your children trail and animal safety.

Before you set out, prepare your kids by informing them that there may be rules against taking their nature finds home and teach them to leave the trail tidier than they found it, picking up garbage along the way.

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2020

Classes & Camps

Did you miss your chance to advertise in our spring issue? It’s not too late to share info about your summer camp or class with our audience. Email events@cachevalleyfamilymagazine.com to secure your position in our summer issue and our social media and website.

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appcamp.usu.edu $35 — early bird registration $40 — after May 1 Come design and build phone apps with us. We will host four one-week-long camps (June 8-12 and/or June 15-19, morning/ afternoon) for 6th-8th grade boys and girls at USU campus in Logan.

CACHE VALLEY FUN PARK

(435) 792-4000 cachevalleyfunpark.com/summer-camp Summer camps at the FUNNEST place in town! Our camps are the perfect way to beat the summer doldrums! Your kids will experience activities full of fun and learning. No vegging out in front of the TV … just FUN times and happy memories!

DANCE ILLUSION

LOGAN MUSIC ACADEMY

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Vocal Camp: June 22-27, 10 a.m. to Noon, ages 6 to 14, $125. Ukulele Camp: June 15-19, 10 a.m. to Noon, ages 6 +, $125.

Save $25 with early registration. No refunds after May 15.

(435) 755-6783 danceillusionutah.com Offering four-week summer courses: a Princess Camp (ages 3 to 8), Ballet Intensive (ages 5 and up), and Technique Intensive (ages 5 and up). Classes are available for ages 3 to adult. Registration for summer camps and classes is open now.

Fall and spring registration opens in June.

Competition team tryouts are in June.

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CACHE VALLEY SCHOOL OF BALLET

(435) 753-3633 opt. 1 cvcballet.org

The Cache Valley School of Ballet offers qualified training in classical ballet to community members of all ages and skill levels. Summer semester (5 weeks) is for ages 3 and up. Visit our website for a complete list of classes.

IMAGINE THIS!

(435) 774-2414 imaginethislogan.com Art camps for kids and adults! This year we’re having a variety of camps for kids and adults! For kids: Famous Artists and Art Around the World. For adults: Basics of Drawing and Painting. For all ages: Cartoon Camp. Visit our website for dates and details.

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LOVE TO COOK

(435) 792-9220 luvtocook.com

Three-day beginning and advanced cooking camps for kids ages 8 and up. Kids get hands-on experience making real food and having fun in the kitchen. Beginning classes have fun and gain confidence that they CAN cook and bake, and advanced classes focus on specific skills like how to use a knife, the dangers of cross contamination, different types of heat, different ways to cook eggs, how yeast bread is made, and more.

Register early. Classes fill quickly.

Class dates: June 9 -11, June 16 - 18, July 7 - 9, July 21 – 23

CACHE CHILDREN’S CHOIR

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Bluegrass Jubilee for ages 8 to 14 June 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have an incredible musical experience at the Bluegrass Jubilee! Students will sing in a musical “Hoedown,” receive Orff training in Bluegrass percussion, make music on the harmonica and dulcimer, and enjoy lots of movement with square dancing and line dancing.

With nature as our theme, we invite children to experience and learn about music in a joyful way. Activities will include creative movement, playing simple instruments, singing and games, literature, and visual art. We will spend one day at the Stokes Nature Center.

ZOOTAH

Check our website for dates and descriptions.

www.retreatforgirls.com

Young women, 11 to 16 years old are invited to join us at this week-long conference at Utah State University. This unique opportunity allows girls to strengthen their testimony of Jesus Christ while having fun and creating lasting friendships.

Contact director@retreatforgirls.com for more information or register online.

Listen to the Earth: Music and Movement for ages 4 to 8 June 29-July 2, 9 a.m. to Noon

(435) 890-0356 zootah.org Join Camp Zootah this summer and enjoy animals, get outdoors, and make new friends! We offer four camps: Little Explorers (ages 4 to 6, $40, two-day camp), Terrific Turtles (ages 7 to 12, $75, four-day camp), Superhero Animals (ages 7 to 12, $75, 4-day camp), and Keeper for a Day (ages 12 to 17, $40, four-hour camp).

RETREAT FOR GIRLS

SPORTS ACADEMY

(435) 753-7500 www.sportsacademy.com Summer Camps: Keep your kids active and healthy! Camps will be held June 8-12, June 29-July 3, July 13-17, and August 3-7.

Camps go from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are for ages 5 to 12.

Summer Swim School: Learn to swim with the best instruction in Cache Valley.

Classes begin June 1. Two-week sessions, Monday-Friday, 40-minute classes.

HIGHPOINT TUMBLING

(435) 753-7500 sportsacademy.com

Ongoing, year-round tumbling and gymnastics classes for toddlers through competitive teams. Check our website for a current schedule.

Tennis Classes and Camps: Professional tennis instruction from the Valley’s top coaches and players. All ages and ability levels. Camps and classes begin June 1.

Tumbling Classes: Flip and tumble to new heights with classes for all ages and abilities. Classes begin June 1.

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GOOD NEIGHBORS

The DREAM Team WRITTEN BY EMILY MERKLEY association executive, Cache Valley Association of REALTORS

IF YOU ARE preparing to buy or sell a home, it's important to decide how familiar you are with the processes and procedures involved in the experience. If you've already started and decided to give it a go alone, you may have found yourself a bit overwhelmed and surprised at just how many steps are involved in completing such a complex transaction. This is where you will find the help and experience of a REALTOR® to be invaluable. A REALTOR® has a fully assembled team of experts who all play vital roles in the buying and selling processes. They are professionals who know how to do their jobs efficiently; therefore, they keep costs to a minimum for the client. This dream team is made up of mortgage lenders, attorneys, warranty companies, title and escrow agents, inspectors, and maintenance and repair crews. These professionals are on-hand and ready to protect client interests as they work together, often behind the scenes, to make real estate transactions as fluid and worry-free as possible.

A few key players:

Title Company

The title company is a workhorse and plays a handful of roles in real estate transactions. They issue insurance policies, file and record necessary paperwork, review titles, and even facilitate closings. The title company can be viewed as a combined agent between the insurance company, sellers, and buyers, and the financial institutions involved in the process. It's crucial to work with a reputable title company that the REALTOR® trusts.

Mortgage Lender

A mortgage provider lends money to make a purchase possible for clients who do not purchase a home with money on hand. A REALTOR® works with mortgage lenders on a daily basis and is able to match buyers with lenders that best fill their needs.

Home Inspector

A home inspector is hired by buyers to check a home for possible issues. The inspector checks everything from the home's foundation, roof, floors, and attic, to the windows, doors, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure buyers that there are no issues that would need to be repaired or result in a lower purchase price. A home inspector is vital to help buyers avoid costly mistakes during a home purchase.

There are many individuals working behind the scenes as vital members of the team that REALTORS® trust to take care of their clients. Josh Barfuss, REALTOR® with Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals, explains that "having a good team and trusted people are both crucial to a successful transaction. Most people don't realize how many hands are involved in a single transaction, but it takes everyone working together and pulling their weight to make it happen."

You can trust that you are taken care of when you work with a REALTOR® who will help you navigate your journey buying or selling a home with experts that truly have your best interests at the forefront of all they do.

homeownership is on the rise Recent reports show that homeownership continues to rise, taking U.S. homeownership rates to a new high over the last six years. Homeownership is now currently both desirable and achievable at the same time thanks to incredibly low interest rates. With these low mortgage rates, along with a strong economy, positive sentiment, and increased confidence in the financial markets, people are excited to purchase a home and make wise, long-term investments with real estate.

The goal of homeownership is big for both Gen Z and younger millennials who have saved and are now entering home-buying phases. Even with a significant lack of inventory, homeownership has continued to climb and hold steady, signaling to both buyers and sellers the stability of the market and encouragement to move forward.

Now is the time to make a move and contact a REALTOR® to take those next steps toward owning your own home and fulfilling the dreams you’ve worked hard to accomplish.

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