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in every issue FAMILY MATTERS • Local Families Share COVID Can-dos • page 6 MAKING A DIFFERENCE • Brightening Blooms Delivers More Than Flowers • page 10 HEALTHY FAMILIES • Online School, Screen Time, and Your Child's Vision • page 13 FACT CHECK • 4-H: Your Kid's Passport to Development and Discovery • page 22 COVER STORY • Local Teen Chases Her Dreams on America's Got Talent • page 24

featured articles Music Theatre West Welcomes Audiences Back to the Theater • page 9 Colie's Kitchen: Cooking Up Joy • page 16 Hearty Three-Cheese Potato Soup • page 17

EDUCATION UPDATE

Foot and Ankle Injuries: When to Seek Professional Care • page 20

A Message from Cache County School District • page 28 6 Strategies to Teach Kids to Manage Conflict • page 29

A Guide to Harvesting and Storing Vegetables for Winter • page 31

MAKING A DIFFERENCE • Remembering Mr. R. • page 34

Every Kid Outdoors • page 37

SAFE FAMILIES • 12 Spooky Ideas for a Socially Distanced Halloween • page 45

How to Talk to Your Children About Race and Racism • page 40

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FA MI LY MAT T E RS

Local Families Share COVID Can-dos TARA BONE contributing writer

LAST SPRING, LIFE as we knew it came to a screeching COVID-19 halt. Every day became a topsy-turvy roller coaster of change, disappointment, fear, and exhaustion. If your home was like ours, every emotion known to humans seemed to erupt.

Jamie Younker, a local mother and business owner, is a perfect example of turning COVID negatives into positives. Jamie implemented activities during the stay-at-home order that would prove to help her personally, her family, and even her friends.

But HURRAY — we’re making it! I may be quarantine crazy, but even though those growing pains hurt, look where we are now: stronger, wiser, and more resourceful. Families across Cache Valley started new traditions and adjusted to the new “normal.” What follows are ideas that local families found they CAN do during these unusual times.

First of all, Jamie says in her effort to be the best version of herself for her five kids, she started to meditate and practice stillness daily. She started journaling and recommends the “I’m Doing Awesome" journal (find it at partywithalison.com). She recognizes it’s hard for busy moms to find quiet time, but it’s become her number one priority.

“In a world where we are constantly bombarded by the voices of others, I am learning that it's essential to find time to be still so we can hear our own voice,” Jamie said.

During the stay-at-home time, Jamie says she was feeling overwhelmed, but then was inspired to start a photo challenge. Jamie is passionate about photography. She and her business partner Alycia are the creative minds behind Story of Home Photography, a local photography business. Jamie says their mission is to capture the magic of everyday moments, and she hoped her photo challenge would bring some perspective to the pandemic.

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CAN-do COVID list from local families: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Drive-by celebrations for any special occasion Birthday video messages iMovie films, including animated shorts (see YouTube tutorials) “Chips & Cards:” buy potato chips and play card games Bake-offs/lots of time in the kitchen Create a family favorite cookbook Family dance parties Listen and/or act out audio books DIY mani/pedis Make a “celebration book” to document important family dates/memories Get outside: hiking, kayaking, fishing, catching crawdads, rope swinging Golf Family history Science experiments Build indoor and outdoor forts Create a family bucket list of local places to visit and start checking them off Indoor or backyard campouts

“I kept thinking, ‘Our business is called Story of Home Photography; now is the time for us to help others tell their stories’,” Jamie said. “Even though it was such a surreal and strange time, I knew we would want to remember what it looked like, what it felt like ... we were creating history within the walls of our homes."

Jamie took her challenge to social media. Every day she provided a daily prompt and challenged followers to grab their cell phones, take pictures tied to the prompt, and journal about the moment.

Since the challenge, Jamie says their family has read through the photo journal and realized all they’ve accomplished and how they’ve grown. If you missed the first challenge, visit @jamie.storyofhomephotos on Instagram and Facebook where Jamie will continue the challenges.

Jamie sees the last months as an opportunity for a restart. Their family is being very selective as to what they allow back into their life.

“When everything burns to the ground, we have the opportunity to choose what we build up in its place,” Jamie said.

Another creative Younker tradition born during COVID are birthday videos. Jamie asked family members to text her a quick, 15-second video to the birthday child and she put them all together. Other fun traditions at their home include a back-to-school dinner the night before school, a family theme for the school year, and yearly photo books for Christmas (Jamie recommends printing photo books through blurb.com).

Like the Younkers, in 2020 most Cache Valley families adapted to change and created memories.

Some memories will be light-hearted and fun, while others — like visiting grandparents through windows — will be serious. As we begin an uncertain school year without knowing how long this “normal” will last, we CAN pause and reflect on what we’ve learned and live each moment to its fullest.

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Music Theatre West Welcomes Audiences Back to the Theater EMILY BUCKLEY editor in chief

MUSIC THEATRE WEST is one of the first of Cache Valley’s theatre companies to head back to the stage after the COVID-19 shutdown, and they are doing it with purpose and caution.

The state Covid-19 recovery plan, Utah Leads Together, allowed for the opening of theatres on May 16. Celeste Baillio, business director of Music Theatre West says that their return to the stage is to fulfill their mission that, “The depth and beauty of the human experience can be shared through theatre arts.”

“We respect that not everyone is ready to come back,” Celeste said. “As Utah reopens its economy, we recognize our role as a theatre to bring hope, relief, and joy. Audiences can expect, when they come back, that the seating may seem sparse, but the quality of the show is the same.”

The shows Music Theatre West chose for their fall productions, The Taffetas and Forever Plaid feature small casts of only four each to purposely mitigate risks. Cast members will have their own dressing rooms and will be wearing masks while off stage. They will also be using hand sanitizer and getting daily temperature checks.

For audience safety, Music Theatre West is selling tickets to only 25% capacity to ensure far fewer people are in the building with at least a two-seat “safety bumper” between each group of patrons in the theatre, requiring audience members to wear face masks, and using digital tickets and show programs for contactless interactions. Groups of patrons are encouraged to space themselves six feet apart while entering the theater and no concessions will be sold. Additionally, heavy sanitation of seats and bathrooms will be performed between each show.

Celeste says that theatre is a great escape. “The reason we attend live theatre is to experience something, learn something, and grow with your loved ones and the community.”

For tickets to The Taffetas or Forever Plaid, performed at the historic Ellen Eccles Theatre in Downtown Logan, visit musictheatrewest.org.

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Brightening Blooms Delivers More Than Flowers JENNY MATHEWS contributing writer

ON A TUESDAY morning at Charie Shields’ home it’s all hands on deck! That sweet, earthy smell of fresh flowers begins to fill her kitchen as volunteers unload dozens of buckets of donated flowers onto every inch of counter space. One of the teenage helpers turns on some upbeat music and everyone gets to work sorting and arranging flowers to deliver to anyone who may need a little cheering up. Each week they make as many lovely arrangements as possible destined for patients in hospitals, care centers, or other places where they might help to bring a smile.

Charie and her good friend Megan Thueson have always loved giving flowers from their yards to anyone they knew who needed a little extra sunshine after a loss, a surgery, or just a bad day.

Creating Brightening Blooms has made it possible to go from delivering flowers to one or two people per week to dozens. It’s not only the recipients who benefit. One of the volunteers remarked, “Delivering these arrangements or giving any kind of service is just as rewarding as receiving it, if not more.�

Because working with the flowers can be so much fun and quite therapeutic, Charie and Megan have also involved groups of disabled adults, children, and elderly persons in making the arrangements. “It’s really fun for them and we love spending that time with them,� Charie said.

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Brightening Blooms brings birthday joy to recipients. to hospitals, nursing homes, or anywhere she can brighten someone’s day,” Shelley said.

“She then spends countless hours making friends and getting to know the sweet people she serves. She’s been a wonderful role model for many kids in our neighborhood who have been participating. She’s one of the most caring people I have ever met.”

Brightening Blooms recently reached the milestone of 1,000 recipients! The success of this amazing organization also relies on volunteers and donations from the community. Flower donations often include unsold or unused flowers from flower shops, the USU research farm, a local flower coop, and flowers from parties, weddings, or funerals that are still in great shape and can be easily repurposed.

Anyone who would like to help can volunteer their time or donate vases, ribbon, or money to offset other expenses. Learn more about Brightening Blooms on their website brighteningblooms.org or follow along on Instagram @brighteningblooms.

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Online School, Screen Time, and Your Child's Vision MICHAEL COLE, OD Child and Family Eye Care Center

AS OUR CHILDREN return to learn after what has seemed like a never-ending summer break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are faced with new and unique sets of challenges. I have been incredibly impressed with the ingenuity and flexibility of parents and teachers in our community as we work together to ensure a successful school year. I know that my own children are in very capable hands and trust that those making decisions are doing so with the absolute best of intentions.

While I have listened to multiple discussions regarding different modes of teaching, I have contemplated the effects of considerably increased screen time on our young children’s

developing eyes and the impact that it may have on their learning. I am convinced that all children can succeed in their unique learning environments and that the drawbacks of prolonged screen time can be compensated for.

The primary vision concern with extended screen time is the close working distance. In the best circumstances, our eyes are completely at rest when we are looking far away. While functioning within arm’s reach, our visual system is responsible to change focus and maintain that focal distance for the duration of near work. The eyes must also exert themselves to converge to align at the same target. Quick, accurate eye movements are necessary to gather

information in a timely manner and must happen simultaneously as the eyes maintain near focus and alignment. This is not achieved without effort, and doing so for extended periods of time often leads to symptoms such as fatigue, eye strain, blurry vision, headaches, and poor attention.

Often, we will find our devices and reading material creeping closer and closer to our faces while we work. The closer an object is, the more fatiguing that working distance becomes.

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fist, placing your fist on your chin, and holding your device no closer than your elbow. The amount of effort required of the visual system increases exponentially the nearer we are to our material, especially inside our Harmon distance.

One way that we can extend our stamina during near work is by taking frequent breaks. The American Optometric Association recommends abiding by the 20-20-20 rule, which states that for every 20 minutes of near work, one must take a break to look at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This can be as simple as taking a quick restroom break, going to the kitchen for a drink, or even sending your kids outside to run a lap around the house! Frequent breaks from screens may momentarily interrupt the flow of learning, but these brief pauses can go an awfully long way toward maintaining enough endurance to last the entire electronic school day.

Another option that can greatly enhance performance on screens is optical correction designed for the distance we are working at.

Most often glasses are intended to help us see clearly far away, and the evaluation of the visual system during examinations end when distance clarity is achieved. It is imperative that our vision examinations also assess near performance.

When indicated by symptoms and examination, our office will often prescribe glasses designed to maximize performance at our patients’ Harmon distance, rather than far away. Many times these glasses are only worn during near work.

When the visual system is optimized to work comfortably on screens, frequently the unwanted symptoms due to screens are completely alleviated during the rest of the day.

especially fatiguing and can lead to disruptions in our sleep cycles. Screens are an additional source of blue-heavy light. While blue light blocking glasses can partially eliminate those wavelengths, glasses that are designed for screens that fail to compensate for the working distance are a lost opportunity for meaningful assistance. There are many better options in prescription computer glasses that have addressed the primary concern of close working distances which also allow for blue light blocking, making the most out of the glasses you wear and invest in.

Another concern of increased near work is the progression of myopia (nearsightedness).

Researchers in ophthalmology have recently published articles warning of the impact that online schooling due to COVID-19 may have on levels of myopia in children. It has been well established that prolonged near work, including screens and reading, coupled with decreased outdoor activities leads to increased levels of myopia. It is crucial that children are encouraged to have outdoor play time to help offset the increased near demands on their vision.

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Colie’s Kitchen: Cooking Up Joy EMILY BUCKLEY editor in chief

for weddings, birthdays, gender reveals, and more for years. She shared her creations on Instagram, which naturally led to friends and acquaintances asking her to teach classes. For the last two years, Colie has taught two or three classes a month to groups of adults and children and has found joy in her niche.

WHEN IT COMES to baking, Nichole ‘Colie’ Peterson, owner of Colie’s Kitchen in Logan, says, with smile, the secret ingredient is love.

“It sounds cliché,” Colie said, “but to make something delicious, it takes time, effort, patience … and a little bit of love.”

Colie says her passion for cooking and baking is inherited from her mom, Angie Peterson, and that many of her family’s happiest memories have taken place in the kitchen.

“The kitchen is a place of socializing at my house,” Colie said. “It’s where we bonded the most, and my goal [at Colie's Kitchen] is for people to have a beautiful place to come and experience that. It’s a fun way to share joy.”

Colie has been baking and decorating cakes

Colie’s dad, Bill Peterson originally proposed the idea of creating a commercial space for Colie’s Kitchen. “Part of it may have been because he wanted me out of the kitchen in his home,” she laughed, “but also, he saw me filling my classes consistently for over two years and believed it would succeed.”

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Surprisingly, Colie says her favorite thing to make in the kitchen is not a cake. Rather, it is family meals with all the fixings (see one of her favorite soup recipes on the next page). She plans to offer both cake decorating and other cooking classes, taught by herself and other experts, three times a week, in addition to hosting private events like birthday parties and bridal showers.

Colie’s beautifully designed kitchen is located at 40 West Cache Valley Boulevard in Logan. You can view or register for classes on her website colieskitchen.net. Follow her on Instagram @colies.kitchen to stay up to date on everything she is cooking up.

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Peel and chop all vegetables and potatoes to have them ready to add to the pot.

In a large soup pot, carefully brown the butter. Do not let it burn — watch it closely. Turn stove to medium heat. Add in garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are mostly cooked. A fork should easily go through a carrot. About 10 minutes.

Stir in the 1/2 cup flour and cook for a few more minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for about 1015 minutes, until potatoes are about halfway cooked.

Using a whisk, slowly stir in the milk and cream. Slowly add in the cheeses while continually stirring. Add in parsley leaves and bay leaf. Let cook on low heat for 20 more minutes or until potatoes are fully cooked. The soup will thicken the more it cooks.

Remember to take the bay leaf out before serving! (Or you could do what we did growing up and whoever gets the leaf in their bowl is the “winner!”)

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Foot and Ankle Injuries When to Seek Professional Care TRAVIS SAUTTER, DPM Cook & Sautter, Foot and Ankle Specialists

NOW, MORE THAN ever, we have been able to appreciate the opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy what Cache Valley and the surrounding areas have to offer for outdoor recreation. Youth sports programs and high school athletics are also back in full swing.

With these activities come excitement, fun, and great times with friends and family. However, injuries are a common side effect of these activities. No one wants to be kept from their favorite activities or on the sidelines with an injury.

The most common lower extremity injuries involve the foot and ankle, with the most common being an ankle sprain. Other foot and ankle injuries include Achilles tendon sprains/ruptures, as well as foot and ankle fractures.

Chances are during our lifetime, we will all experience a foot and ankle injury. Some of these injuries are minor and can resolve within a few days without professional help. However, many of these injuries require the advice and care of trained medical professionals to heal properly.

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With ever-present work, family, sports, and recreational pursuits we may be tempted to try and “tough it out,” “play with the pain,” or simply feel we don’t have the time to address the injury. However, this approach can often lead to longer healing times and more extensive treatment to achieve full recovery.

Here are some common signs that your foot/ankle injury is more severe and requires medical attention: • Inability to bear weight on the injured foot/ankle • Severe swelling and bruising • Feeling or hearing a pop followed by pain and swelling • Pain not controlled with ice or over-the-counter pain medications In these cases, a medical professional should further examine and diagnose the exact injury. The good news is that with proper care you can get back to your active self. The goals of treatment are always to help you return to an active lifestyle.

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4-H: Your Kid’s Passport to Development and Discovery KATE NEELEY contributing writer

WHAT DO THE four “H” letters stand for in the name 4-H? If you were to guess “hogs, horses, heifers, and hounds,” you’d be leaving out a whole lot. Although 4-H has been known to be a great way for kids to raise livestock and train dogs to show at the fair every summer, you might be surprised to learn just how much more this multifaceted organization has to offer kids (and adults) in the community.

The true meaning of the 4 “H” letters are: HEAD HEART

HANDS and HEALTH And rightly so! Each member of 4-H develops his or her head, heart, hands, and health through an array of different activities and opportunities.

Kids who are part of 4-H can learn about anything from cooking, robotics, mountain biking, to sewing, creative writing, or even soap making. The possibilities are literally endless.

4-H is really a “learn-by-doing approach,” Alisha Straatman, Cache County 4-H coordinator, said. “It’s basically anything that has to do with

positive youth development.” Who doesn’t want their kids to develop in positive ways?

How does it work? What does being a part of 4-H look like? It can be raising a cow to show and auction off at the fair. It can also be a group of kids in a neighborhood who like __________ (insert any activity that fosters positive youth development), and an adult who has experience doing that thing, and they meet as often as every week to do fun things and learn more about it.

Simply put, it’s a systematic way to mentor

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How can you get involved?

4-H CACHE COUNTY EXTENSION Alisha Straatman, program coordinator (435) 213-0627 Starting September 1, 2020, enrollment will be available at: 4h.zsuite.org (for only $10 a year!).

CACHE MAKERS (STEAM) 4-H Jenny Kearl, program coordinator (435) 915-6253 For a list of activities and workshops, visit: www.cachemakers.org A “Maker Meetup” is open to the public and held the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bridgerland Technology College West Campus, 1410 N 1000 W, Room 1910, Logan.

and teach kids. One of the unique things about it is that the skills kids learn in 4-H are often different from traditional education in America.

Unlike some organized activities through church and school, there aren’t specific badges or grading involved. The main reward is the knowledge and experience gained in the process.

Alisha’s early experience raising pigs has been a source of many skills that has helped her throughout her life. As an 8-year-old, her dad expressed his confidence in her that he thought she was capable of raising a pig to show at the fair. Knowing he trusted her to do this thing, she felt proud of herself and put in the effort to prove herself.

This involved work, budgeting for the pig’s food, caring for a living thing, and regular check-ins with her dad. In the end, she showed her pig at the fair, which takes courage and builds confidence. She also earned money from the livestock auction after it was over. Success can be so satisfying for a kid after many months of hard work and dedication.

However, when it comes to raising livestock, there isn’t always a blue ribbon for all the hard work, which gives kids experience dealing with disappointment and learning to try again. Grit can be a valuable characteristic. As hard as it can be for parents to allow their child to fail, this can really prepare young people for the responsibilities of adulthood.

Who can participate in 4-H? Anyone! If you have something you think would benefit the kids in your community, become a volunteer, form a club, and start meeting to create, learn, and grow. Know something about service, cake decorating, music, automotive repair, or painting and you would like to share it? Do it!

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With the changes brought on by Covid-19, 4-H is still doing many great things and making them happen in a safe way for the kids and the volunteers. Many clubs have done their activities in small groups with masks or outside where social distancing can be easier. Summer workshops can even be done online so kids can still participate from home.

Health has been at the forefront of the minds of so many during this unique time with the challenges of a worldwide pandemic. Although physical health has been the main focus, mental health is also important.

More time at home and in front of screens can take a toll on development, and 4-H’s hands-on, heart-in activities to foster growth, creativity, and development are essential for the overall health of people of all ages. 4-H is an open door to make that happen for individuals and the community.

Local Teen Chases Her Dreams on America’s Got Talent

EMILY BUCKLEY editor in chief

15-YEAR-OLD North Logan teen, Kenadi Dodds, has been singing and performing for as long as she can remember. Her parents recall her singing Shania Twain songs “on tune without missing a note” from her car seat and selling tickets to puppet shows as a preschooler.

When she was 9 her grandmother took her to a Shania Twain concert, after which she set her sights on becoming a big star.

“I remember watching a documentary about Taylor Swift’s Journey to Fearless tour,” Kenadi said. “There was a part where she sold out Madison Square Garden before she was 20 years old. I looked at my dad and said, ‘I’m going to do that … I’m going to sell out Madison Square Garden before I am 20, too.’”

Kenadi has diligently been chasing her dream for most of her life: taking voice and guitar lessons, practicing faithfully, and writing songs

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with her dad, Chris Dodds. Some opportunities have opened up for Kenadi as she was invited to sing the national anthem at Utah State University sporting events, Utah Jazz and Salt Lake Bees games, and even opening for The Swon Brothers, who gained their fame on NBC’s The Voice, but her biggest break yet came after auditioning for NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT) this year.

Her preliminary audition for season 15 of AGT was in January. After auditioning for two previous seasons of the acclaimed televised talent show to no avail, Kenadi wasn’t sure what to expect, but she gave it her all. In February she learned she would get to perform for the first time for the celebrity judges and anxiously prepared an original song she wrote with her dad entitled “One Way Ticket to Tennessee.”

As the day approached, cities across the country were beginning to be affected by the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I found out I wasn’t going to be performing in front of a live audience, which was a little disappointing, and then we were told my mom and sisters weren’t going to be able to be there,” Kenadi said.

She was disappointed, especially since one

of her driving forces was to perform on the ‘big stage’ for her 9-year-old sister Alexis, who suffers, along with her parents, from Retinitis Pigmentosa, a genetic eye disease that causes vision loss.

“I wanted to perform for Alexis before it was too late for her to see me — we had been dreaming of this day forever,” Kenadi said.

“At the last second they were invited to come.

Then, the fact there wasn’t an audience didn’t matter because I was just glad to have them there.”

The celebrity judges loved Kenadi’s performance. Simon Cowell, the show’s producer, said, “Your voice sounds as if you were from Nashville when you sing. I love artists, particularly people your age, who know what kind of lane they want to go down. You

“I feel like doors are opening,” Kenadi said. “As long as I keep working and keep God with me, I can go anywhere I want to go.”

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Kenadi Dodds and her family: parents Chris and Brandi Dodds and sisters Alexis and Brooklyn Dodds.

know where you want to go, and I think we can help you get there.”

Kenadi learned she had made it past the next round of cuts for the show in late July and traveled with her dad to California to prepare for the quarterfinals.

“They have spent a lot of time in their hotel room, preparing for the show, writing music, and doing her schoolwork,” Kenadi’s mom, Brandi Dodds, said. “Although there have been a lot of safety precautions because of COVID that have made the experience different than what she dreamed of, Kenadi has really not had any time to be bored and is having an amazing experience.”

Brandi, who is blind, says it has been sad not to be able to be there with Kenadi, especially since she experiences many things through touch.

“I wish I could be there to feel her dresses and hair,” she said. “Still though, this has been an awesome experience for all of us.”

After months of waiting for her chance to perform again, Kenadi sang another original song during the AGT quarterfinals on September 1. Her song, “Dancing Through the Stars,” was dedicated to Alexis and the performance was recorded on the Universal Studios backlot.

After the performance aired, judge Heidi Klum told Kenadi, “I do believe Music Row — which I know you want — I know they are going to call for you.” The next day Kenadi learned, on live television, that viewers had voted for her to move on to the semifinal round of AGT, which will air this month on NBC. She thanked those who had voted for her in a Facebook Live video after the show. “Thank you so much … I am truly so grateful. I want to make you guys proud next round, so I am going to get right to work.”

Tune in to AGT on NBC on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

A message from As we begin the 2020-21 school year, the Cache County School District would like to welcome the students of Cache Valley back to school both in-person and online. We appreciate the support, cooperation, and trust of students, families, and our community during this challenging time. Whether in-person or online, we are committed to providing each student with a quality, engaging educational experience.

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6 Strategies to Teach Kids to Manage Conflict FRANK SCHOFIELD superintendent, Logan City School District

DIFFERENCES OF OPINION are a natural result of living, working, and socially interacting with other people. Whether we are discussing the steps for making a peanut butter sandwich, the relative merits of Star Wars vs. Star Trek, or whether wearing face masks in public is appropriate, we all regularly interact with people with whom we have differences of opinion.

The inability to successfully manage differences of opinion can lead to increased stress, damaged personal relationships, and even decreased accomplishment in school and the workplace. On the other hand, understanding how to successfully navigate differences of opinion is a skill that can improve our personal well-being throughout our lives. As children develop these skills early in their life, they acquire tools for strengthening relationships that will help them in their own homes and with the friendships they develop in the community.

Michigan State University Extension (canr.msu.edu/outreach/) publishes a number of resources that can be used to help children develop these skills. Included in these resources are descriptions of six specific actions caregivers can take to teach, practice, and reinforce these skills with children. They include:

Teach skills for perspective taking

Perspective taking (taking the time to put yourself

in someone else’s shoes and see what the world looks like from where they are standing) is a crucial skill for positive interactions with others when you are disagreeing. When we understand the importance of perspective taking, we can engage with others to better understand their views. To develop this skill, caregivers can teach children to ask questions, gather information, and really try to understand someone else’s side.

Practice active listening

Active listening happens when we pay attention to another person, show we are listening, provide feedback, defer judgment, and respond appropriately. This is a process that takes time to learn and practice. Sometimes our first instinct is to respond or react to someone else’s idea immediately, but when we slow down and take the time that it requires, active listening can help us deal with conflict.

Walk the walk

Sometimes adults adopt a “do what I say, not what I do” attitude with their children, but we know children will ultimately do what adults do because they learn from watching them. Children need to see adults disagree respectfully in order to value that skill and also learn how to do it. Adults can model this skill by showing respect when disagreeing with someone’s opinion, including in their own home, and take the time to gain the other person’s respect.

Give skills to handle strong emotions

Sometimes when we disagree, we have a strong emotional reaction. If we can’t control that reaction, we might resort to yelling, cursing, or even calling names. These behaviors put an end to any productive conversation. Adults can give children language, skills, and strategies to identify and express emotions so they can react calmly and respectfully. This might mean they need to take a few minutes to calm themselves down before they engage in a conversation, and children should learn that’s an appropriate step to take.

Adopt a both/and mentality

Just because people have different opinions, doesn’t necessarily mean someone is wrong. Many situations do not have just one right answer, so try changing an “either/or” attitude to a “both/ and” one. Instead of, “You’re wrong, that movie was really funny and I loved it!” Adults can teach children to say, “I really loved the movie, it seems like you didn’t think it was funny. I would be interested to hear more about your opinion.”

Practice good, nonverbal communication

When someone’s words do not match their nonverbal cues like body language, voice, tone, and facial expressions, we are sent two different messages. For instance, if someone says they are very excited to be at a party, but they are frowning, crossing their arms, and looking at their watch when they say it, we typically question if their words are true. When we are engaging in a respectful discourse, it’s important that our nonverbal cues match our words, which we can do by understanding nonverbal communication.

Adults can show the difference between simple disagreeing and harmful or critical interactions with others when they ensure each person feels like they are being heard and respected. This includes avoiding yelling, name calling, and hurtful language.

Conflict and disagreement are part of all human relationships and many day-to-day interactions.

Learning to manage those disagreements respectfully and appropriately contributes to our personal happiness as well as the health of the environment we live, work, learn, and play in. As caregivers help children learn to manage disagreement appropriately, children will be better prepared to manage those disagreements when they arise.

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A Guide to Harvesting and Storing Vegetables for Winter MARK ANDERSON owner, Anderson’s Seed and Garden

DURING THIS TIME of year, we harvest more from our family garden than we can eat. Sure, we give a bunch of it away to family and friends and we take some to the food pantry for those who can use it. Then, we try to can and freeze as much as time allows. Fortunately, many of the vegetables we harvest can be cured and stored for many months in a cold storage room, a cool room in the basement, a cellar, or even in a garage if it doesn’t get too cold. The easiest crops to prepare and store are onions, potatoes, and winter squashes.

This year, I pulled up my onions to prepare them for storage on August 19. Normally they will start to die down by early- to mid-August, but if the tops haven’t started drying up by

around August 15, then you need to encourage them. I gently step on the tops of the onions to break them, and in just a few days the tops have turned yellow and are starting to dry up.

At that point, usually around the last week of August, I pull the onions up and lay them on their sides or upside down so the sun will dry the roots. Leave them like that for a few days, and after the roots are dry then the onions will have stopped growing and can be prepared for storage.

Gather up the onion bulbs, leave the tops attached, and place them in a warm, dry location with good air circulation like a barn or a shed — where the sun does not hit them.

Leave them in this “curing” location for four

to six weeks. During this time the onions will dry, creating a hard, outer-wrapper skin that will protect the onions during storage. After the four to six weeks of curing, trim the tops off the onions, put them in mesh storage bags, and hang them up off the floor in a cool storage space (about 40 to 50 degrees). Depending on the variety of onion, they could keep as long as four to six months.

Potatoes are probably the easiest vegetable to harvest and store. The vines will normally start to die back when the potatoes are ready to harvest. For early potatoes, that is about late July, while later varieties like Pontiac or Yukon Gold will start to die down in late August.

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long into the fall or they will start to grow again, preventing them from hardening off for storage and limiting their storage potential. Dig the potatoes and gather them into containers immediately, as exposure to sunlight will cause them to turn green and lose quality. I usually give the potatoes one day to dry in a shaded location (no direct sunlight), then I sort them into sizes and quality for storage, place them in burlap sacks, and move them to a 40- to 50-degree storage area. Potatoes kept under proper conditions can last up to six or seven months before sprouting. Temperature is the key to keeping potatoes.

Winter squash are my favorite vegetables for storing, probably because they are sweeter as

the months go by. I harvest my squash and pumpkins after the first light frost (29 to 32 degrees). Don’t leave them out if the first frost of the fall is hard (28 degrees or lower) as it can damage the fruit and cause them to deteriorate rapidly in storage. Cut the fruit from the vine leaving a two- to three-inch stem. At this point, I place them in a warm, dry location, like a barn or a shed, where the sun does not shine directly on them, similar to how we store onions. After a few weeks, the skins will harden and should show full fall coloring. Scrape the exterior of the squash with your fingernail, and if moisture bubbles up to the surface, they need to be dried a little longer. If the skin is hard and dry, then the squash is ready to go to the storage area. Place the squash on a pallet or a crate to

provide good air circulation and store them at 40 to 50 degrees until use. Most winter squash will store for four to six months.

There’s nothing better than eating your own fresh vegetables throughout the winter. The next best thing is eating someone else’s fresh vegetables that you’ve stored for the winter. Don’t feel any shame if you go to the gardener’s market or a roadside stand to buy squash, potatoes, or onions to store for winter. It works just as if you grew them yourself. It will boost your winter food storage by months and provide some nutritious and delicious options you wouldn’t have otherwise. Get out there and harvest that bounty that fall provides and let’s keep it around, the oldfashioned way, to use all winter long.

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Cache County Educator of 37 Years remembered for Teaching Life Lessons TARA BONE contributing writer

A LIFE IS made up of day-to-day interactions with family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and even strangers. Kelly Rindlisbacher of Providence was a husband, father, friend, and educator who chose to spend his days teaching Cache Valley’s children, serving others, and brightening the hearts of all he met with his quick smile and sense of humor.

On August 7, 2020, Mr. Rindlisbacher died from complications associated with COVID-19. His students and colleagues called him “Mr. R.,” and he was known for his contagious laugh,

positive attitude, and ability to diffuse any tense situation and find solutions.

positive difference in the lives of thousands of people during his 37-year career with the Cache County School District (CCSD) as a teacher and administrator, and also in his civic and religious service.

Since his passing, stories of how he went out of his way to help others have repeatedly been shared. To capture these stories, some of which his family had never heard, a Facebook page was “I was very surprised to learn how many times he created to collect them. would take time out of his busy workdays to visit people that were in need, or sick and suffering,” Jamie Mangum, Mr. Rindlisbacher’s daughter, Jamie said. “Sometimes at the hospital, said it’s been wonderful to learn more about sometimes in their homes … from students, to how her dad touched countless lives and to faculty, to neighbors, he visited as many as he see so many pictures. It’s clear Mr. R. made a could. He genuinely cared for them and wanted

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Brendan Peck was one of those Mr. R. cheered on. Brendan was an elementary school student who was diagnosed with cancer. Kerry Peck, Brendan’s mother, said Mr. R. was the principal for her children and was “much loved” by their entire family. They realized just how much Mr. R. loved them when he visited Brendan at the Huntsman Cancer Institute multiple times to encourage him.

“He came to visit Brendan again the day before Brendan passed away and brought him a wonderful picture of the Logan temple with a rainbow over it,” Kerry said. “I hope those two are enjoying time together once again!”

When his students met their reading goals, Mr. R. always did something crazy to their delight.

Other friends and colleagues have shared how Mr. R. visited during times of heartache and shared gifts of hope. He was an avid photographer and bird watcher who was continually learning and sharing his knowledge. He was a gifted teacher and loved to make his students laugh.

Stacie Williamson, principal at Canyon Elementary School, witnessed Mr. R.’s talents over many years. She says he was her “silly, fun, singing computer teacher at Spring Creek many moons ago,” and then she was his daughter Jamie’s teacher at Providence Elementary. Stacie moved to teach at Canyon Elementary and was mentored by Mr. R. until she became principal there.

“I will always, always be grateful to this man who taught me everything he knew about being a perfect principal and yet,

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Stacie says Mr. R. believed teachers had a pivotal place in each child’s life and “always reminded us to hold a humble respect for how much influence we have.” Many parents and students recall how going to Mr. R.’s office wasn’t scary. Somehow, he handled difficult situations with calmness and ended up showing students and visitors his various collections or bird portraits.

His daughter Jamie said, “He brightened any room he walked in and every time you left his presence you continued to feel uplifted and loved.”

Mr. R. loved his wife Lori and family dearly.

He and Lori were married in 1985 and built a beautiful life of service and faith together.

They have three children and three grandchildren. Jamie says his grandchildren were “his best friends and pride and joy.”

Mr. R. gained his passion for education from his father, Dale Rindlisbacher, while growing up in Amalga. Dale was also a teacher and administrator. To honor these influential educators, a scholarship has been established at Utah State University. Donations can be made to the Rindlisbacher Legacy Education Scholarship at Utah State University at usu.edu/advancement/rindlisbacher.

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Every Kid Outdoors A National Park Adventure JESSICA DANA travel advisor, One Swell Travel

LIVING IN CACHE VALLEY, we are fortunate to have so many outdoor adventures to choose from right in our backyard. But did you know that within a 10-hour drive from Logan there are more than 15 National Parks? Better yet, the National Park Service has an amazing program called, Every Kid Outdoors.

This program allows every fourth-grade child to obtain a free National Park annual pass. The pass starts in September and is good through August 31 of the following year. It is good for the entire family joining the fourth-grade pass holder in the park in the same car (get yours at everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm).

The National Park Service knew what they were doing when they chose fourth graders for the pass because at this age, children are full of wonder and curiosity and are usually open-minded to new experiences.

Connecting with nature at any age is great, but it is especially magical at this age. Two of my children are in fourth grade this year, so this is our family's time to take advantage of this amazing program.

For our family of full-time homeschoolers, fall-time usually means travel-time. This year our travel plans look a little different than usual. Instead of faraway desitinations, we are setting out to explore some of the amazing places within a 10-hour drive.

Visiting new places is always a fun and exciting experience, but learning about the destinations before the trip can make it even more memorable. As

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a homeschool mom, or parent in general, we are always looking for ways to bring learning to life for our kids. Visiting national parks after learning about them is a perfect way to be able to do that. It’s one thing to read about something in a book, and a whole different thing to be able to go and see it in real life. Why not include the kids in the planning fun too?

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This year as part of our United States history and geography studies, I told my kids that they could pick any national park within a 10-hour drive from where we live. We could learn about its history and the best things to do and see there, and then they could help plan a trip to go see it. After looking at a map of national parks, we began to realize just how many national parks and monuments actually are within a 10-hour drive. With even further discovery, we realized how we had seriously overlooked so many amazing places to visit in our own country. Now our list of national parks to visit has quickly grown to us wanting to see every single one of them!

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How to Talk to Your Children About Race and Racism TARA BONE contributing writer

TALKING ABOUT RACE and racism with children can be difficult. Some parents avoid the topic altogether, and some assume racism in Cache Valley doesn’t exist, while other parents — especially those who have encountered racism themselves — have no choice but to have those tough talks.

from the Department of Psychology in the College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University (USU) has been researching the topic for 20 years and works with parent groups on campus, teaching a variety of parenting skills.

She also conducts diversity training and teaches multicultural and diversity psychology courses.

Children and teens around the country, including here in Cache Valley, have questions and concerns following the intense and often violent protests of last summer. They can’t help but see, hear, and read — often on endless social media feeds — the voices of protest. In today’s interconnected world, discussions about race, diversity, and inclusion have never been more important. But it can seem overwhelming: Where does a parent or caregiver start?

Melanie, who prefers Melanie to “Dr.,” grew up in Puerto Rico and now lives in River Heights. She has two children whom she says keep her humble and honest and are “great companions in life’s journey.” Melanie is pleased to see a renewed desire among parents to talk to their children about race. Although she says she doesn’t have all the answers, she does have tips for parents and believes this is a critical parenting topic.

Fortunately, Dr. Melanie Domenech Rodríguez

“Parents are concerned and it’s a beautiful thing to

have parents wanting to have conversations about race,” Melanie said. “The reality of the world is that people come in all sorts of sizes, shapes, and skin tones. People around the world have different hair texture and facial and body features. We live in a global economy. We live in a global social world. Teaching our children about race, ethnicity, and culture is preparing them to be members of a global society. To the degree that our children are able to navigate skillfully between context and have some depth of understanding of the wide variety of human experiences, they will be better equipped to understand their own humanity and to walk in the world as bridgebuilders and collaborators.”

According to Melanie, there are two points to remember when talking with children about race, ethnicity, and culture.

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For young children The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats A picture book about Peter, an African American boy, who explores his neighborhood after the season’s first snowfall.

Red: A Crayon’s Story, by Michael Hall Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.

The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.

For middle-grade and older children Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.

The House That Lou Built, by Mae Respicio Lou Bulosan-Nelson is going to build her dream. Lou has a talent for woodshop class and creating projects, and plans to build a tiny house, 100 square feet, all her own, on land that she inherited from her dad.

This heartwarming coming-of-age story explores culture and family, forgiveness, and friendship, and what makes a house a true home.

New Kid, by Jerry Craft 7th grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds — and not really fitting into either one.

Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli A homeless orphan becomes a legend in a town divided by racism in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always exciting story. Jeffrey Magee's exploits may have made him famous, but reconciling a town filled with hate and finding a decent life for himself may be more than even he can manage.

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Raise Your Children to See Color

For many years, the idea of “colorblindness,” or ignoring racial and ethnic differences to promote racial harmony, was thought to be effective. But Melanie says research findings do not support the idea; it doesn’t work.

Melanie says context matters. She uses the example of parenting children of different ages and asks, “What if a parent didn’t see age among their children?” A parent will treat a 16 year old differently than a 4 year old when assigning chores and establishing schedules.

Instead, teach children to see and appreciate differences. Melanie says that by doing this children will remain open to cultural differences.

She shares an experience she had with her oldest child. While on an airplane, her young daughter noticed the different skin tone of another passenger. Instead of becoming embarrassed by her questions, Melanie used it as an opportunity to talk openly about differences and celebrate them.

Melanie says parents shouldn’t feel that talking about race must be one big, deep conversation or event. Rather, an ongoing dialogue as teaching moments arise.

“Meet children where they’re at, take what they say, and use that as opportunities to normalize (in her daughter’s example) skin tone variations,” Melanie said. “Seize the teachable moments and move on.”

Expose Your Kids to Diversity

Melanie encourages parents to try different

foods, listen to different languages, and interact with people who are different. But by doing this, individuals must look at “different” in a new way.

“We have been taught to see difference as a deficit,” Melanie said. “But celebrate differences as opportunities for growth and development.”

She says this mindset takes practice to improve and is like a muscle that needs developing. Even adults can grow and develop this mindset, too.

“Teach that when people do things different, it’s not right or wrong; just different,” Melanie said.

There is a large refugee community in Cache Valley and opportunities in recreational sports and other community-sponsored programs that provide opportunities for children to interact with a variety of people. Melanie encourages parents to get kids with similar interests interacting, regardless of race, religion, or culture.

Another important tool for exposing children to diversity is reading books with characters and places that are different from a child’s experience.

Books help children experience new people, places, and ideas. Parents can continue a dialogue about race and inclusion that starts in books.

Take a deep breath and have conversations about race and racism. Now is the time to help children develop a sense of empathy, compassion, and tolerance in a world of anger and hurt. As Melanie says, parents have a real opportunity to teach children to “understand their own humanity and to walk in the world as bridgebuilders...”

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Teaching Kids Household Responsibility for Future Success KIMBERLY BLAKER contributing writer

ACCORDING TO H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen in Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World, “A belief in one’s personal capabilities is an essential building block for successful adulthood.” The best way for kids to achieve this sense of capability is to be assigned household responsibilities.

Offering these opportunities makes kids feel essential to the family unit. It teaches them necessary skills, acceptance of responsibility, and self-discipline. Ultimately, it builds their self-esteem and increases their chances for a successful, fulfilling life.

Reward Whether to compensate and reward kids for their work is a difficult question. Conflicting opinions are held by child specialists, which doesn't help. But one thing is sure. Experiencing self-satisfaction from work is essential. Even adults receive compensation for their work. In turn, they reward themselves in many ways, from mini shopping sprees and eating out, to buying recreational toys and taking vacations.

cleaning their rooms and taking care of personal belongings; this can provide selfsatisfaction. Then you can offer an allowance or rewards for additional tasks. Kids also learn valuable lessons from earning. They learn to budget and handle money and come to understand hard work pays off, just as it does in the adult world. Whether your child receives a reward for a particular task or not, always praise the efforts. This helps to reinforce the intrinsic value of completing a task.

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the park several times a week, an extra trip to the park won't seem like much of a reward, but if you usually go only once a week, an additional visit will be more enticing.

For toddlers and preschoolers, immediate rewards are essential.

Offer to go to the ice cream store or park, play a favorite game together, invite a friend over, or a fun sticker or favorite treat. You can also buy prizes that come in a set, such as markers. Then offer one piece of the set for each completed task until your child has earned the complete set.

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Elementary-aged kids can save for bigger rewards. Use a chart and offer prizes for accumulated stars. But don't make your child wait more than a week or so for an award or the reward may lose its motivational value. Rewards for elementary-age children might include additional TV or computer time, a trip to the zoo or museum, baking together, having a late night with a friend, or a new magazine or small toy.

Older kids can accumulate points for more extended periods and begin to look toward long-term rewards. Teens might want to collect points for several weeks to earn a concert ticket, amusement park trip, new outfit, or special privileges like staying out later or additional phone time.

Age-appropriate chores Toddlers and preschoolers are more capable than we realize. In these early years, children should take on household tasks. Their attention span is short, so keep chores brief when assigning them to little ones unless the chores are especially fun. Your preschooler can: • Make juice • Frost cakes and cookies • Set the table • Rinse dishes • Empty wastebaskets • Vacuum (with a small vacuum)

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Dust Sort out dirty clothes Put clothes in drawers Pick up toys Stack books Answer the phone Get the mail Water flowers

Elementary-age kids are more coordinated and capable of performing better quality work.

In addition to the previous items, your elementary age child can: • Fix her breakfast • Prepare microwave foods • Bake • Help pack lunches • Warm soup • Clean off the dinner table • Load the dishwasher • Wash windows • Clean bathroom sinks • Fold laundry • Run a bath • Pack a suitcase • Care for younger siblings (with an adult at home) • Feed and walk pets • Vacuum the car • Take out trash cans Kids in middle school and beyond can learn nearly any task. During the teen years, introduce new tasks periodically so your adolescent can master all skills. Your teen can: • Clean tubs and toilets • Organize the garage, basement, and closets • Set up a garage sale • Clean the kitchen, refrigerator, and oven • Fix dinner • Make a grocery list • Grocery shop • Pump gas • Do laundry and ironing • Mow the lawn • Do minor household repairs

It's never too late If your child is beyond preschool or elementary age and you haven't offered many household responsibilities in the past, don't despair. While it's better to start when kids are young, it's not too late. Make a plan today!

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12 Spooky Ideas for a Socially Distanced Halloween JILL MORGENSTERN contributing writer WITH THE IMPACT COVID-19 has on children still relatively unknown, parents have mixed feelings about whether or not Halloween traditions should change for this year. Angie Wierzbiki, mother to 5- and 6-year-old girls says, “I think I would be OK trick-or-treating in our neighborhood, but not attending one of the numerous community Halloween events.” Rachael Hutchinson is another mother who will let her children trick-or-treat. “Since they’ll be wearing masks like everyone is supposed to, I don’t see the issue!”

Other parents still see it as risky or want to do their part in social distancing efforts. “I just don't see how anything is going to be the same this year, so instead of staying home and being disappointed, we booked a little getaway for the weekend,” said another mother, Megan Wildgoose, of her family’s plans.

Whether or not you choose to let your children trick-or-treat, here are some great ways to celebrate Halloween this year while maintaining social distance: 1. Host a virtual costume contest. Just because trick-or-treating may be off the table, doesn’t mean kids don’t want to share their costumes.

Get together using FaceTime, Zoom, or other video calling methods. Why not have a prize for scariest, funniest, or most original?

2. Face painting. Kids love to paint their own faces.

Buy a set of face paints, set the kids in front of a

mirror, and let their artistic talents shine!

3. Movie night. Younger children might love It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown or Hotel Transylvania. Older kids might want something scarier! Whether you host a virtual watch party with friends or cozy up together as a family, a spooky movie will put you in the Halloween mood. You could also consider an outdoor movie night where friends could social distance appropriately.

4. Hold an outdoor pumpkin carving party. Gather up the safety knives and patterns and head outdoors (six feet apart, of course) to carve pumpkins with friends! Cleanup is a breeze when pumpkins are carved outside, and younger children could paint theirs instead of carving.

5. Make caramel apples or Halloween-themed treats. If your cooking skill levels are low, there are kits available at many grocery stores around Halloween to help you make traditional caramel apples. A graveyard “dirt cake” made from Oreos is a lot of fun and can be embellished with Nabisco Nutter Butter cookies for ghosts and Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies for gravestones. Or use a donut hole, a Life Saver gummy candy, and a chocolate chip to make edible eyeballs.

6. Have a virtual Halloween party. Just because you won’t be inviting the entire neighborhood inside your home doesn’t mean you can’t gather online to show each other your costumes and eat treats together! If you gather

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7. Tell ghost stories or read scary library books.

Family members can take turns telling scary stories. Alternately, check out Halloweenthemed books from the library like The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

by Linda Williams. Older kids might enjoy starting the Bunnicula chapter book series by James Howe or the My Undead Life series by Emma T. Graves.

8. Play “And Then the Boiler Burst.” In this spooky game, players take turns telling a scary story, either making it up or using a familiar story.

A closeby object serves as “base.” At the spookiest part of the story, the storyteller shouts out, “And then the boiler burst!” The first player tagged before reaching base tells the next story.

9. Make a socially distanced haunted house. Setting up pretend spider webs, skeletons, and even old dolls can transform your front yard into a haunted house for neighbors or friends to enjoy one at a time.

10. Play with slime. Make your own or buy some.

Add plastic spiders and color it green for a creepy effect!

11. Hand out candy from afar. This is the perfect year to sit outside in a lawn chair with candy on a table and let kids take their own.

12. Have a candy scavenger hunt. Hide candy around the yard or house for little ones to find.

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Understanding the Real Estate Market During COVID-19 EMILY MERKLEY association executive, Cache Valley Association of Realtors

AT A TIME when information is abundant and the world seems to be in constant, chaotic motion, it’s important to ground yourself and find stability. When it comes to making big, life-changing decisions, like buying or selling a home, it’s important to search out and use reliable information and resources that will allow you to make fact-based decisions. With the help of an experienced REALTOR® who understands the local and national market movement, both home sellers and buyers have found themselves in a position to benefit during this time of continuous flux.

These last six months have led to record-low mortgage interest rates, which has flooded the home-buying market with potential buyers. Such low rates have made the dream of homeownership more realistic and accessible. A low interest rate decreases the amount of interest to be paid on a typical 30-year mortgage, making a home more affordable on a month-to-month basis, while simultaneously saving thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. This has given buyers greater buying power, enabling them to purchase a home that before might have been out of reach.

While many buyers are looking to cash in on these low interest rates, the selection of available homes is limited. Housing inventory is low, which creates a great opportunity for existing homeowners looking to possibly sell their homes. Low inventory and an ongoing pandemic has caused an acceleration of home prices, growing by 8.5% in July on a national scale, and listed homes are not sitting on the market for as long as they were last year. Many sellers, with desirable homes priced competitively, are seeing multiple offers and netting more on the sale than expected.

These historically low interest rates make it a great time for buying a home, and with home sale profits growing, it’s also a great time to leverage hard-earned equity and make a move. Contact your local REALTOR® today to better understand your position and take those next steps with confidence.

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