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CONTENTS

Pg. 4

Pg. 7

Sizzling Happenings

Baby Bump Facts

Pg. 6

Pg. 8

Did You Know? Sand

Pg. 10

Pg. 14

Library Reading Fun

Pg. 12

School Clothes Know-How

Pg. 18

Volcano Creations

Pg. 20

Birthdays

Bike Safety

Pg. 22

Market Wrap-Up

Pg. 24

Critter Day Trip

Pg. 26

Icy Treats

Pg. 28

Reader Pics

Teacher Feature — Patti Holmes

Pg. 19

August Activities

Pg. 23

Redirection

Pg. 27

Tennis Anyone

Pg. 29

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August 1

August 5

7 p.m., Recreation Park, Chehalis

10:30 a.m., George Washington Park, Centralia

Music in the Park

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the summer evening with a free concert by the Voetberg family and Bump Kitchen as they share their musical talent. For more information, please visit ci.chehalis.wa.us.

August 1

8th Annual Blueberry Festival

All weekend, Klickitat Prairie Park, Mossyrock

Have a good time with a car show, parade, dog show, spaghetti feed, entertainment, kids art contest, 5k run and more. For a complete listing and times, please visit mossyrockfestivals.org.

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Twin Cities Pet Show

The annual Twin Cities Pet Show invites canines, felines, reptiles, rodents, arachnids and even stuffed animals to compete in a variety of categories. Forms may be picked up at the library. For more information, please visit. trl.org.

August 7

Morton Loggers Jubilee

All weekend, downtown Morton

A fun-filled weekend with parades, lawn mower races, logging shows, jubilee queen coronation, music and more. For a complete listing, please visit loggersjubilee.com.

August 8

30th Annual Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival

Three days of bluegrass music on the grounds of the Toledo High School, featuring Grammy-nominated James King Band, Larry Gillis Band, and PNW bands: Fern Hill, Kevin Pace & The Early Edition, High & Lonesome, and Faast & Blair.

Children 12 and under are free. For more information, please visit washingtonbluegrassassociation.org or call (360) 785-3478.

August 9

Fun In The Sun

2 p.m., Centralia First Christian Church

Please bring your family for an afternoon of outdoor waterthemed fun. Activities are free and include: slip-n-slide, dunk tank, water games, relay races, crafts, snacks, and much more!

For more information, please call (360) 736-7655.

Kidsignment

9 a.m. Saturday, 11 .a.m. Sunday, in the back of The Chronicle building

Big discounts on 1000's of gently used kid and family items.

Consignment sale is set up like a store, but with garage sale prices. For more information, please visit swwfamily.com/kidsignment.

August Events August 12 — 17

Southwest Washington Fair Chehalis Fairgrounds Features include midway and carnival, concerts, animals, rides and more. For more information, please visit southwestwashingtonfair.net.

August 16

Geology Walk

10 a.m., Seminary Hill Natural Area, Centralia Join geologist Jim Ward on a walk as he explains the geological history of the Seminary Hill area and the valley below and to the west. For more information, please call (360) 266-0568.

August 22

Chehalis Garlic Festival

All weekend, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Chehalis Enjoy garlic-themed foods, antiques, kids activities and more.

For more information, please visit chehalisgarlicfest.com.

Farmers Markets Community Farmers Market (Chehalis)

Where: Boistfort Ave., downtown Chehalis.

When: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10 through October 28.

More Info: communityfarmersmarket.net.

Contact: (360) 740-1212.

C.C. Grow

Where: Centralia College (across from Gym).

When: Thursday, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., May through September.

Contact: Kristi (360) 736-9391 ext. 650.

Winlock Farmers Market

The Historic Lewis County Farmers Market (Centralia)

Where: Winlock Events Plaza on Kerron Street.

When: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., end of April through September.

Contact: Jeanie Emmeneger, (360) 785-4817.

Where: Corner of N. Pearl and Maple (across from The Chronicle).

When: Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 2 through October 10.

More Info: lewiscountyfarmersmarket.org.

Contact: Derrill Outland, (360) 736-8977

Tenino Farmers Market

Where: 301 Old Hwy. 99 N., Tenino Elementary School.

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7 through September 27.

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Contact: Dawna Donohue, (360) 515-0501.

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Did You know?

SAND atoms y n a m s a s nd contain n a beach! a s f o in a r One g s of sand o in a r g e r a as there

The soft sand that we sink into on the beach, is actually rock.

Sand is what a rock becomes after years of being worn down.

Most beach sand color range from pale cream to golden to caramel, but in select places around the world, rare sand colors, such as red, brown, pink, orange, gold, purple, green, and black can be found.

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The tallest sand dune in America is in Great Sand Dunes National Monument outside of Alamosa, Colorado.

This bizarre 46,000-acre landscape of 700 feet sand peaks was the creation of ocean waters and wind.

Interesting Pregnancy Facts Here are some facts and tidbits culled from the millions of births that take place every year.

Tuesday is the most popular day for babies to arrive. It could be in part to the growing number of planned cesarean deliveries.

Saturdays are the slowest day for births.

More babies are born during the warm months than in the winter.

Pregnancy can be a miracle and scary at the same time.

Getting the facts helps reduce some of the fear and anxiety many expecting women feel during a pregnancy.

In 1970, the average age for a first-time mother in the United States was 21. By 2012, that figure had changed to between 25 and 29.

Baby boys tend to outnumber baby girls. This number has remained steady for the last 60 years.

The average woman’s uterus expands up to five hundred times its normal size during pregnancy.

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e g a P Play

by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Regional Library It’s been said the work of childhood is play. Play is joyful, but is also the way children learn — not only concrete things like how tall their block structure can be before it falls, but also social and emotional skills. The books featured this month are all about play — and making friends and solving problems.

Each book entices with its colorful, exuberant pictures and delivers a satisfying story. Read on!

Many children prefer playing with others over solitary play. But how do you find a playmate that enjoys the things you do? This is the dilemma faced by the unnamed dog in Stick! by Andy Pritchett. Dog is ecstatic to find a stick and approaches different animals asking them to play. Cow, bird and pig decline, each citing their preferred pastimes. Discouraged, Dog tosses the stick away — only to be surprised when it is tossed back by another dog, hoping for someone to play with. Mutual enthusiasm ensues and a friendship is born. This book has just six different words, but the action and emotion is clearly conveyed in the colorful, cartoon-like illustrations. I love Dog’s excitement over his discovery, his

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persistence in looking for a friend, his understandable frustration and renewed eagerness when a playmate is found. All from six words and simple illustrations! Best for toddlers and preschoolers.

Rosie and Rex: A Nose for Fun

by Bob Boyle explores a common playtime dilemma: finding an activity that both parties can agree on. Rosie is all for a princess ballerina tea party while Rex advocates for anything to do with robots. They are distracted from their argument when they find an object and wonder what it is. They suggest multiple explanations ranging from a “super special” sippy cup to a robot telescope. Rex is thrilled when it turns out to belong to an actual robot. Rosie is initially disappointed but comes around when the robot suggests the best game ever. I like that Rosie and Rex keep looking for options when they don’t first agree and that they exercise their imaginations when finding the unfamiliar object.

The bright illustrations, some in cartoon panels, are as fun as the story. Best for toddlers through kindergarteners.

If we Washingtonians let rain wash away play, we’d

never have any fun! The little boy in Rain! by Linda Ashman has a similar attitude — in fact, he positively welcomes the rain. But not everyone – like the boy’s adult neighbor — has such an optimistic view. Their paths intersect at the local café, where the man remains grumpy while the boy stays relentlessly upbeat. The boy’s act of kindness (and trenchant observation of the man’s behavior) transforms the man’s attitude.

Best for preschoolers through kindergarteners.

Sometimes it’s not other people’s actions that put a damper on festivities but your own.

Tyrannosaurus Wrecks! by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen demonstrates this quite nicely. Tyrannosaurus’s dinosaur classmates work quite companionably coloring and glittering — until Tyrannosaurus wrecks things. He does this repeatedly until his classmates have had enough and tell him to leave. Tyrannosaurus doesn’t like being alone and figures out a way to get back into his classmates’ good graces. A clever twist at the end adds just the right amount of humor. A story like this could come across as preachy, but this one doesn’t. The rhyming text, fun illustrations and touches of humor make it an enjoyable read.

The library is a cozy destination to enjoy browsing for books.

Your friendly library staff will help you locate the books in this article – or offer suggestions for other great reads. Library books are available in several formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. Books aren’t the only things you’ll find at the library.

DVDs, downloadable music and music CDs, and magazines are available for both you and your children. And don’t forget to check the library events calendar at www.

TRL.org for fun activities for all ages. See you soon at the library!

Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and to share books with children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.

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Fun and Learning Explode With

Volcanos!

What you nEEd: Brown construction paper Red, orange, and yellow tissue paper, cut into strips Glitter Glue Scissors directions: 1. draw the shape on brown construction paper.

2. Cut out the shape. Roll it into a cone and secure with glue.

3. drizzle glue on the “volcano” and sprinkle with glitter to create lava.

4. take a couple pieces of tissue paper, roll them up and secure to the inside of the volcano so that most of the length sticks out of the top.

this creative craft was shared by the fun staff at Cooks hill Community Childcare Center.

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Size Ten

As your child outgrows your favorite kids’ clothing stores, finding the sizes you need and the styles you want can be a struggle. Is it possible to keep your sanity while keeping them clothed?

For about the first five years of her life, shopping for my daughter’s clothes was a breeze. Throughout infancy, toddlerhood and preschool I was able to find nearly everything she needed at one local store.

I still sigh when I think of how good I had it during those early years because my current shopping situation is not nearly as dreamy. My daughter and I migrated from Carter's, across the parking lot to The Children’s Place, and over a few blocks to Gymboree. Unfortunately, she is on the cusp of outgrowing the largest size that Gymboree carries and I’m not looking forward to our clothes shopping future after her next growth spurt. Where are we going to shop on that fateful day when the adjustable waistband has reached its limit, or her ankles start peeping through the hem of her jeans?

The luxury of accomplishing the majority of my daughter’s school clothes shopping under one local roof is over. As she grows, our shopping excursions have become increasingly challenging. Visiting numerous stores and meeting with only sporadic success at any of them is our new reality. Sizing varies so much between brands that choosing what to take with us to the dressing room is a guessing game. And many of the

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styles that are offered in her size are way too grown up for an eight-year-old. I find the whole process to be somehow tedious and overwhelming at the same time.

In preparation for writing this article, I began asking parents of older kids (daughters in particular) about their clothes shopping experiences. I struck up conversations with fellow moms at dance class, with parents in the waiting room at swimming lessons, with my extended family at birthday dinners and with my Facebook community; posing the question: “Where do you find clothes you approve of and that fit (preferably locally) for your kids now that they’re beyond a size ten?”

The common theme reflected in every answer I received was, basically, “IT’S TRICKY!” First of all, 12-16 is an elusive size range that is difficult to find at many children’s stores.

Kids in this range have outgrown the stores that cater to youngsters but are not quite ready for the smallest adult size.

And even when the double-zeroes and the extra-extra-smalls in ladies’ sizes did fit, parents complained that the styles were just too mature for their kids.

On the bright side, everyone I spoke with was able to recommend at least a few stores that they have come to depend on for great fit, good size selection and tasteful styles — and many of them local!

Local kids and their parents were asked: What is your favorite store for school clothes shopping?

Paige G., age 10 “Children's Place because I like that they have lots of funny graphic tees and I wear the jeggings out.”

Rose W., shopping for her ten-year-old daughter “My daughter is pretty sporty and likes to wear running pants and yoga leggings, which I can find at any local sports store. She is thrilled with anything from Under Armour.”

there.”

Noelle P., age 12 “Aeropostale has a good variety of clothes so I can always find what I want.”

Stephanie G., shopping for her ten-year-old daughter “I like Children's Place, although as my daughter gets older the clothes are not exactly tween cute.

Justice is nice but their clothes are expensive.”

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Local stores for kids’ clothes

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Sears Lewis County Mall Up to size 16

Centralia Outlets Up to size 14

Sunbirds Chehalis Up to size 16

Gap Factory Store Centralia Outlets Up to size 16

Under Armour Centralia Outlets Up to an XXL in kids

K-mart Chehalis Up to size 16

VF Outlet Nike Clearance Store Centralia Outlets Up to size 14

Centralia Outlets Up to size 18

Walmart Chehalis Up to size 16

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Megan Berry is a local mom who resides in Centralia with her husband, Clyde, and their daughter, Susannah. She looks forward to the invention of a virtual dressing room that would enable her to shop for kids’ clothes from the comfort of her own home.

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A R E YO U R E A D Y T O B I K E S A F E LY ?

You probably spend a lot of time riding your bike in the fresh air. It’s great exercise and a lot of fun for the entire family. But before you put on your helmet and start peddling, be sure to use this handy safety checklist to make sure you and your bike are ready to roll!

I know and obey all of the traffic signs and stop at all stop signs.

I give the right-of-way to pedestrians.

I don't dart between parked cars and I look before entering bike lanes.

Safety flag and reflectors to make your bike more visible to drivers.

I don't ride or walk on railway tracks.

Bell to alert pedestrians.

I get off my bike when I cross the street at a corner.

I wear light-colored and close-fitting clothing.

I use headlights and reflectors at night.

Chain guard is in place.

The brakes work properly.

Wheel spins without touching bars on the sides.

Tires are properly inflated and the valve stem is straight.

I can straddle the bike frame with both feet flat on the ground.

I always wear a helmet – it’s the law!

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NOTE: It is a good idea to visit your local bike shop for a yearly check-up of your bike!

Front fork is straight and handlebars are centered over the front wheel and tight.

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2014 Make a card for your parent’s today to tell them how important they are to you.

Summer evenings are a great time for star-gazing.

How many stars can you find on this page in two minutes? Have a friend try.

Who found the most?

Count the seeds in a slice of watermelon.

Draw a picture of your family.

Invent a family crest and choose the colors that could represent your family.

Clean out a section of your room and rearrange your things there.

Respect for Parents’ Day

Family Day

Look up events in The Chronicle or at chronline.com and plan for the entire week.

S'mores is a Visit a place with Make preparations favorite campfire water today—a for a summer yard treat for everyone. river, beach or lake. sale.

Take out the Get your chocolate, Take photos or clothes and toys you graham crackers sketch the location. no longer need and and marshmallows label with a price. and make some S'mores today.

National S'Mores Day

Play catch with a friend. If you’re right-handed, try catching with your left hand.

If you’re left-handed try catching with your right.

Pour fruit juice into an ice cube tray. Insert a popsicle stick as it starts to freeze. When it’s completely frozen, enjoy this cool treat.

Go online and research an invention you admire. Can you come up with your own invention?

National Inventors Month

Make some paper airplanes today and fly them with a friend.

National Aviation Day

On this day in 1789, Congress approved the establishment of lighthouses, beacons, buoys and piers.

Find an apple recipe. Ask an adult for help and make it for your family.

It’s Smokey Bear’s birthday.

Make sure you have an escape plan and a way to link up with family members in case of an emergency.

Make a collage of smiling faces using pictures from The Chronicle and Family magazine.

Brinton Turkle was awarded the Caldecott Honor in 1970. Ask at the library for one of his children’s books.

Brinton Turkle’s Birthday

Line up chairs and imagine they are the seats of a rollercoaster.

Can you make a difference in someone’s life by doing a good deed today?

Get a copy of The Chronicle and see who can find the most exclamation marks in 3 minutes. Who can find the most headlines that begin with the letter P?

Smile Week

Put on some music Clean out your and dance. Get some backpack and get it friends over and ready for a great dance together. school year!

Dance Week

Be An Angel Day

Grab a Place markers Visit a national approximately 20 feet banana and enjoy park near where apart. Time yourself to this fruit high in you live. What are see how many times you fiber and potassium.

Did you get your shots? the sights there can run from one marker Protect your health by that are most to the next is 2 minutes. being immunized against Continue with this striking to you? infectious diseases. exercise every day to National Park see if you can improve National Immunization the distance you can Service established Awareness run in 2 minutes. in 1916 Month The waffle was invented on this day in 1869.

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Make your own ice cream sandwich today.

Use chocolate, graham crackers, sprinkles and be creative.

Gather the family for an evening of your favorite board or card games.

Make a list of things you’d ike to accomplish in school this year.

Try to do one or more each week.

Roller Coaster Day

The classic stories of Babar the elephant began as a bedtime story told by Laurent de Brunhoff’s father.

Make up your own bedtime story.

Laurent de Brunhoff’s birthday

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AUGUST

Birthdays Noah H. turns 3 on August 22!

Avalee E. turns 9 on August 30!

Sean C. turns 3 on August 8!

Hayden S. turns 10 on August 3!

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Connor C. turns 5 on August 19!

Linden V. turns 5 on August 26!

AUGUST

Birthdays BELATED Ariana W. turns 6 on August 15!

BELATED Adyssen B. turned 1 on July 22!

Max F. turns 4 on August 20!

BELATED Aubrey H. turned 5 on July 29!

Lucy F. turned 9 on July 24!

BELATED Cameron H. turned 9 on July 15!

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5 on July 1!

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Thank you for supporting your local farmers and artisans.

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The Importance of Redirection

By Cristi Heitschmidt, of Centralia College Often we find ourselves redirecting very young children. When they spot a toy another child is playing with and want it, we turn their body and refocus their attentions on a new object.

Redirection teaches children coping strategies useful in many life situations. I just used this tool with my 8-year-old son. He had an expectation in his mind about the way a game was going to work and in actuality, steps to the game did not go as planned. His expectations were not met but he was not ready to give up on his plans. I could see tears welling up, hear frustration in his voice and see anger brewing. Quickly recognizing these 'symptoms,' I said, “that was fun playing laser tag with you today." His mind immediately went to the birthday party we had attended earlier in the day. He was able to let go of the angering situation and refocus his energies. This is a great tool in your parenting tool belt that prepares a child for facing similar situations in adulthood. SWWF

Cristi Heitschmidt is the Dean of Child and Family Studies Division at Centralia College. She grew up in Minnesota, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and a Master’s degree in teaching.

She currently lives in Olympia, is married, and raising a son.

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For Heaven’s Sake

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“For heaven’s sake ….we care for wildlife! We will continue to do so under established laws and guidelines in Washington and with caring compassion in the best interest of every creature entrusted to our care.”

David and Claudia Supensky For Heaven’s Sake is a non-profit animal rescue in Rochester that helps injured or orphaned animals by caring for them so they can return to their natural home.

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Some types of animals helped by For Heaven’s Sake: • Squirrels • Rabbits • Fawns • Porcupines • Waterfowl • Birds • Fox • Opossum • Coyotes

The New Law is a “differeNT” law.

August 8th - 9th, 2014

The question comes, “If we are not under the Old Testament, which includes the Ten Commandments, does that mean we are no longer under the Ten Commandments?” You might be shocked, but yes, it certainly does.

Does that mean we can kill, steal, commit adultery, etc.?

Certainly not, for these laws are included in the New Testament all except for one. The Commandment that says Remember the sabbath day and keep it Holy is not found in the New Testament.

That is why Christians no longer worship on Saturday, the sabbath, but on Sunday, the Lord’s Day, the first day of the week, the resurrection day of our Lord, in honor of Him who died for us.

We have no command in the New Testament to obey the sabbath day and keep it holy, yet the other nine of the original Ten Commandments are there. This is no mistake, but the will of God for man today.

Remember the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 7:1: Ye also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ.... In other words, when Christ died on the cross, the Old Testament Law (including the Ten Commandments) was taken out of the way.

But now ye have been discharged from the law.

Should you follow a law that Christ has discharged you from? Certainly not, and that’s why we follow the New Testament of Jesus Christ.

Come visit with us at

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In order to help, For Heaven’s Sake needs to know: • What/how to feed the animal.

• When they were injured.

• How to treat the animal. *For Heaven’s Sake works with local veterinarians for this information.

What to do if you find an injured animal: • Look for signs the animal needs help.

• If in doubt, call a rescue organization, such as For Heaven’s Sake, for advice before taking action.

• If you determine the animal does need help, approach it carefully. Put the animal in a dark and warm place until you can take it to the rescue organization.

• Don’t feed or give water to the animal unless you won’t be able to transport it right away.

• If you can’t take the animal immediately, contact For Heaven’s Sake to find out how to proceed.

How you can help: Donate — For Heaven’s Sake appreciates donations of items such as paper towels, electric blankets, fresh produce, laundry detergent, fleece, towels and more.

Sponsor — sponsor an animal-Sponsor a squirrel, chipmunk, opossum, raptor or fawn. Receive a thank you photo of your animal. Check with For Heaven’s Sake for fees.

Volunteer — Volunteers are needed for many jobs, including cleaning cages, assisting in preparing food for animals, pet, brush, feed, play with the domestic animals, and numerous other duties.

The full list as well as responsibilities and rules can be found on SWWF the website.

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Popsicles!!

A hot August day is always sweeter with an ice cold popsicle. It can also add fun to the day if you make it yourself. Do not fear the “but I have to buy an expensive popsicle mold” syndrome. You probably already have what you need.

1. Put together your favorite Popsicle molds: popsicle recipe.

• dixie cups 2. Pour into homemade mold of • disposable cups your choice using a pitcher • small rimmed with a spout.

3. Insert into freezer for up to drinking cup two hours.

• ice cube trays 4. Insert handle slowly into the popsicle.

5. Put back in freezer for 3 hours, or until frozen.

Popsicle handle:

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No more waiting for the ice cream to melt!!

1. Scoop out a small scoop of ice What you need: • • • •

Your favorite ice cream Ice cream scoop Plastic spoons Cupcake liners

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cream.

Insert item you choose for handle.

Roll ice cream in your favorite topping.

Place on a cupcake liner and place in freezer.

Enjoy!

Extra Yummy topping ideas: - Sprinkles - Mini-chocolate chips - Chopped walnuts, peanuts or any other kind of nuts - Shredded coconut - Sprinkles (aka “jimmies”)

- Crushed candies (toffee bars and Butterfinger bars are good) - Brown sugar - Shredded white chocolate - Melted chocolate

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Tip:

Keep those little hands — and yours too because we know you want one — clean by sticking a cupcake liner upside down on the handle to protect from drips.

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Early tennis courts, built in the 1600s, were _____________ indoor courts, where the ball could be played off the _________ and the net was three feet high in the middle and five feet high at ___________ end.

One of the early names for the game of tennis was Sphairistike, which is a ___________ word meaning “the art of playing ball.”

The inventor of the _____________ game of tennis, Major Walter Wingfield, favored this name.

Complete this crossword puzzle to learn the parts of a tennis racquet.

ACROSS DOWN 2. The part of the racquet with 1. The top part of the racquet, strings, or where your eyes, nose or what’s above your neck.

2. The metal or wooden structure, and mouth can be found.

4. The V-shaped part of the racquet, or where you might place a picture.

3. The racquet’s handle, another word for grasp. or what’s inside your neck.

Standards Link: Language Arts: Students understand grade-level appropriate reading vocabulary and multiple-meaning words.

Before the invention of vulcanized rubber, an early form of tennis was played by hitting a little ball around an indoor court with walls.

With the

invention of vulcanized rubber—rubber that could bounce—tennis could be played outdoors. Over the years, racquets, rules and outdoor courts were added to create the game we know today as tennis.

What French tennis player started a clothing line with the crocodile as its logo?

A. René Lacoste B. Andre Agassi C. Ralph Lauren

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Teacher Feature Even in the summer some students are thinking about school and the wonderful teachers they had. One student, Amarrah H., sent us the following letter about her teacher:

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“I think my teacher should be nominated and be shown because she teaches old school. She does not play favorites, and it is cool that she reads to us, tells us stories that happened to her or her family. She has been working at my school for 26 years.” ~ Amarrah H., Nominator

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Name of teacher & nominated/school or coach/team & sport: ________________________________________________________________________ Name of child nominating: ______________________________________________ Name of parent & phone #: ______________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________ Please include a few sentences on why you think your teacher, student or coach should be featured.

If you have a picture of your teacher, student, or coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more.

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Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or email to jhammond@swwfamily.com. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8217.

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Send in nominations for your favorite teacher, student, or coach.

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Secondary Drowning Swallowing water during a swimming scare can be fatal hours after leaving the pool.

Drowning is a danger any time of the year and wherever water is present. Instances of drowning escalate in the summer, when more people are apt to spend time in the pool or on the water. But drownings can occur year-round, and young children are at the greatest risk of drowning.

While many people are familiar with the risk factors that lead to drowning, many have never heard of secondary drowning, a related condition that can occur hours after leaving the water.

According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death across the globe, accounting for almost 400,000 deaths annually. When a person drowns, he or she takes water into their larynx and lungs, which is known as aspiration. Lack of oxygen in the body causes bodily systems to shut down, and cardiac arrest and brain damage can result.

Secondary drowning, also known as dry drowning or delayed drowning, is a post-immersion respiratory syndrome.

It occurs when water or another fluid has entered the lungs but has not caused enough initial trauma to result in fatal drowning.

However, water that has gotten inside the lungs may cause damage to the inside surface of the organ, collapse alveoli and cause a hardening of the lungs that reduces the ability to exchange air. The body may also retaliate against the foreign water by drawing more fluid into the lungs. Over time, the lungs will suffocate themselves, which is why dry drowning can occur hours after exiting the water.

Children tend to be more prone to dry drowning than adults.

Parents are urged to keep careful watch over children who experienced distress in the water, which may have resulted in the inhalation of fluid. Furthermore, the children who are most at risk for dry drowning are those with known breathing or lung problems, including underdeveloped lungs or asthma.

THE FOLLOWING ARE POTENTIAL INDICATORS OF SECONDARY DROWNING

Prompt action should be taken if any of these signs are noticed after an adult or child leaves the water.

• PERSISTENT COUGH: Anyone who has swallowed water will cough and sputter as the body attempts to naturally expel the water. But persistent coughing that lasts long after the water has been breathed in may be indicative of water aspiration in the lungs.

• CONFUSION: Difficulty understanding verbal instructions or not being able to form words or thoughts may be a symptom of dry drowning.

• PAIN: Chest pain is a strong indicator of water aspiration.

• TROUBLE BREATHING: Difficulty breathing long after a person has been swimming may indicate secondary drowning.

• LETHARGY: Extreme tiredness or a sudden lack of energy may be indicative of a problem.

Monitor for the symptoms of dry drowning anytime a person swallows water. Keep the person nearby and do not allow him or her to go to sleep, as some children have died from secondary drowning in their sleep.

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