Southwest Washington Family Magazine

Family

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Southwest Washington

November 2015

How to Make the Holidays Restful Instead of Stressful

R2D2

Locally-made

OBSERVE & HONOR

Visit the Veterans Memorial Museum

LIGHT IT UP

Turn on the Holiday Cheer

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On the Cover

Family

F REE

Southwest Washington

November 2015

pg. 9

pg. 14

How to Make the Holidays Restful Instead of Stressful

OBSERVE & HONOR

Visit the Veterans Memorial Museum

R2D2

LIGHT IT UP

Locally-made

Turn on the Holiday Cheer

pg. 7

pg. 12

On the cover: Parents Jason and Heidi Schroeder with sons North, age 7, and Orion, age 9, from Centralia. Photo

by Alison Clinton of Horizon Photo & Design. Please see ad on page 5.

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CONTENTS Local Events Did You Know — Cheese Day Trip — Veteran’s Memorial Museum Real Party De-stressing the Holidays Pushing Limits Tree Lighting Contest Calendar of Fun Ideas Locally-made R2D2 Scrapbook Photos Learn to Recycle Used Book Benefits Happy Birthday Connect with Glue Safety Tips Teacher Feature — Shane Rivers Stem Camp Reviews Families of all Sizes Brace Yourself

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NOVEMBER EVENTS November 6

Library Book Sale

10 a.m., Centralia Timberland Library

Pick up books, movies, music and more for a reasonable price.

For more information, please visit trl.org.

November 7

Lewis County Veterans Parade 12 p.m., downtown Toledo

All are welcome to come celebrate and honor veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

For more information, please visit lewiscountyveteransparade.com.

November 14

Military Collectibles Show, Tumwater 10 a.m., Olympic Flight Museum

Admission is $5 per person and free for children under 6.

For more information, please visit olympicflightmuseum.com.

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10 a.m., Wet Science Center, Olympia Learn about marine creatures of the Puget Sound and make a Save the Sound necklace or marine life art project. Photos and video will provide a virtual tour at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

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The event will feature music, refreshments and lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa will be stopping by on his way to the Fox Theatre, where children will have a chance to visit with him after the ceremony. For more information, please call (360) 330-7688.

Have a local, low cost, family friendly event? Please email jviall@swwfamily.com and let us know about it.

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DID YOU KNOW?

CHEESE

Some cheeses are stored for one year (or longer!) before they are ready to eat.

The first cheese factory was established in Switzerland in 1815.

However, successful mass production began in the United States in 1851.

During World War II, the British Government decreed that only cheddar cheese made in a certain way would be available. This cheese became known as “Government Cheddar.”

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While most cheese comes from cow, sheep or goat’s milk, a farm in Bjurhholm, Sweden makes moose cheese.

The United States is the top producer of cheese in the world.

There are more than 2000 varieties of cheese available worldwide.

It takes 10 gallons of milk to make one pound of cheese.

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DAY TRIP

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The Museum’s Mission is:

To honor, and perpetuate the memory of the service men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces down through the history of our country during peacetime or war.

MUSEUM FACTS: • Opened in 1997 • Moved to its current location in 2005 • 9,000 square feet with 85 display cases and hundreds of displays honoring our veterans • Features a military history reference library Want to try for a prize? While touring the museum find • DVDs of interviews with the answers to these questions to be entered in our prize veterans from World War I drawing! Mail the answers to 321 N. Pearl St. to Vietnam are available.

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• How many medals of honor are at the museum?

• Historically speaking, were elbows allowed on the dinner table in Europe?

• What year was the medal of honor created?

• What color does the calvary always wear?

• What were carrier pigeons used for? Can you tell us about a very special pigeon you learned about?

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REAL PARTY

Susannah B.’s ‘Purrfect’ Kitty Party

Susannah asked for donations for the animal shelter in lieu of presents.

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Restful Instead of Stressful he holiday season is not about perfection. Our minds tend to get all happy and giggly about how beautiful everything is going to be, how our dinner table will look or how easy it will be to cook all those meals and bake all those holiday treats. Let us remember — it took a team to perfect each ideal we see. For those of us living in reality instead of in the pages of a magazine, here are a few things to keep in mind this holiday season.

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How would you explain Isaiah writing of the CIRCLE OF THE EARTH in 700 B.C. when the earth was believed to be flat until a few centuries ago?

Or of Job 26:7 telling about gravity: He stretcheth out the north over empty space, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.

The book of Job is believed to be the oldest book of the Bible, going back to 1500 B.C., yet gravity was not understood until recent centuries.

Psalm 8:8 makes mention as follows: “…the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.” No one knew there were paths in the sea till an experienced sea captain set out to find them and was successful. Today modern shipping lanes make use of that knowledge.

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Testing The Limits

by Russell Funk, M.S., LMHC, of Cascade Mental Health Part of a child’s job — and developmentally we can call it their job — is to find out where the line is: How far can I go? Can I touch the stove? Can I cross the street alone? What happens when I pull my sister’s hair? What happens when I tantrum? Do I get my way or not?

Wow, there is a lot of learning taking place when this occurs. It is important to remember that this is a normal, healthy, important process. This is not something that your child is doing specifically to drive you crazy!

Here is a secret: healthy, vibrant children push limits! In fact, reminding yourself of the fact that this is a normal, healthy, important process might just make you a little more calm and a little less crazy which can help you feel like a more functional parent. Learning to become a resilient, independent individual is not a painless process — not for the child and not for the caring, loving, dedicated parent, but is normal and possible.

Russ has lived in Southwest Washington for over 30 years. He has worked at Cascade Mental Health for about 11 years and has run the Child and Adolescent Program for seven years Russ lives in Castle Rock and enjoys golf, barbecuing and spending time with his family.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Name: ______________________________________ Age: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Do you want to turn on the holiday lights at the city of Centralia's Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 27, 2015? To enter, color the snowman and write what your favorite thing to do during the holidays is. Submit by November 10. A panel of judges from SWW Family magazine will choose one winner in each age category — 5 & under, 6-8, and 9-12. The category winners will be invited guests at the Centralia Tree Lighting Ceremony and the overall winner will get to turn on the lights! Winners will be contacted by phone prior to the event, and announced in the December edition of SWW Family magazine.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. on November 27 at George Washington Park in downtown Centralia.

See you there!

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2015 Did you remember to move your clock back by one hour?

Daylight Savings Time Ends Ask the Veteran’s Memorial Museum if you can send a card to a veteran to thank them for defending our country.

Thank You

Check on which items you are allowed to recycle and participate in your community.

America Recycles Day Make a list of all the things you are thankful for to share with family and friends on Thanksgiving.

On this day in 1922, King Tut’s tomb was first opened. Write a short paragraph describing the scene as if you were there.

Make peanut butter Choose words from and jelly sandwiches the headlines of The today for your entire Chronicle and family. create a funny title Peanut Butter for a book.

Lover’s Month The Library of Congress has a site dedicated to Native American Heritage Month with exhibits and links.

Check it out at nativeamerican heritagemonth.gov.

Have a family story night. Turn off the TV and take turns telling funny stories.

Look through The Chronicle for local events, the season’s concerts, plays and holiday celebrations.

Write a list of predictions of what you think might happen to you in the month of December.

Make a simple message to brighten the day of a soldier. Go to letssaythanks.com.

Start off the month with a resolution to eat right. Go to eatright.org Good Nutrition Month At 11:11 a.m. pause for a moment of silence to honor those service men and women who risked or lost their lives in the service of their country.

Gather around a bonfire and tell stories.

Sit down with your favorite dog and read him or her a story.

Collect toys that you and your friends have outgrown and donate them to a homeless shelter.

Do something or say something kind to a friend or neighbor today.

World Kindness Day

Veterans Day Clean out your backpack. Get rid of old pens that don’t work and make sure everything is organized and ready to go.

Say “Thank You” to your teacher for all they do for you and your class.

Use this day to write to a friend or relative that you have not seen in a while.

The chrysanthemum is the November flower. Draw one to decorate your bedroom.

On this day, Mexico celebrates the anniversary of the revolution.

Forget-me-not Day Ask if your family can donate some canned goods to a local shelter for their Thanksgiving meals.

Enjoy a brisk walk or hike today. How many signs of the season can you spot along the way?

Pop some popcorn and enjoy a movie at home.

To promote world peace, say “Hello” to at least ten people today.

World Hello Day

Watch the parade on TV, feast on turkey and tell everyone in your family how much you appreciate them.

Today is the biggest shopping day of the year. Look in The Chronicle for bargains; compare prices at different stores.

Thanksgiving

Black Friday

The Christmas season will soon be here. Visit toysfortots.org to see how you can help a child in need.

How many leaves can you find on this page in 60 seconds? Now have a friend try.

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Building inspirATion

When we heard Centralia native Stephen Spurgeon had built his own R2-D2, we had to check it out. Stephen was very kind to answer all our questions and share with passion for building in hopes that SWW Family readers would be inspired.

What gave you the idea to make your R2-D2?

I was in the process of building a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine, and stumbled across a website - CNC and R2D2 (westhierry. net). As part of the learning process to use my CNC, I began testing on R2 parts. This led to building the legs and then the frame. From there it just became something I had to finish.

Other websites such asastromech.net, The Yahoo R2 Builders Group (groups.yahoo.com/neo/ groups/r2builders/info) and local chapters of the R2 Builders (there is a Pacific NW Chapter) helped me along the way.

How long did it take to make your R2-D2?

My best estimation is about 4 years. This time frame was not the result of a dedicated effort, but more of an opportunity based approach. I worked on it here and there, when I had resources or time.

How many pieces is R2-D2 made up of?

A great many individual pieces; however, largely, R2 consists of the following: Body/frame, legs, dome, electronics.

These elements contain many other parts. For example, the body includes a wooden frame, 2-layer styrene skins, resin and styrene detail

parts. The legs are a composite of multiple layers of plywood, resin, PVC, ABS, and styrene details. The dome is largely one fiberglass piece.

Elements such as the lights are LED bulbs assembled onto some circuit boards and run by a micro controller.

The control system was developed by a gentleman on the Astromech forums. It is centered around an Arduino micro-controller along with a PS2 controller, some driver boards, and an mp3 board. R2 has motors in each of the feet and one to move the dome.The entire system is powered by two 12 volt batteries.

What got you into Star Wars?

I remember watching Star Wars (A New Hope) at the old drive-in that used to be by the fairgrounds. The X-Wing was incredible. When The Empire Strikes Back came out I was marveled by the AT-AT’s, Probe Droid, and Cloud City. I had a Return of the Jedi book on tape that I listened to every night. I have collected Star Wars stuff all my life. Now I find myself building the things that inspired me as a child.

Why do you like to share R2-D2 with kids?

Wow, kids love this guy. I like sharing him for a couple reasons: The biggest one is to inspire kids into engineering and science. I hope that in see-

ing R2 in person, children are inspired to begin learning how to make the things they love.

Sometimes, just knowing it can be done is the key to start learning how to do it.

What advice can you give to a child that wants to try to build something?

Just try it. Start simple. Start reading up on the basics of whatever it is you enjoy. Nothing is exotic, the idea is only the beginning. There are so many books, online resources and clubs available. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and ask for help. I have found so many people that want to help — without whom, some of my projects would have been much more difficult.

“One of the greatest things about this adventure is the learning process.

Understanding more about fabrication and the realization that, Yes, you can make whatever you can imagine. When you look at something in a movie, or from a comic book, you start to piece together things you can use to create it.” ~ Stephen Spurgeon, Hillsboro, Oregon.

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Stephen Spurgen with wife, Maggie, daughter, Amelia, and Friends Tom servo, R2-D2 and the Tardis.

Are there any resources you can share that you would think kids/parents would enjoy or find useful?

A great resource is instructables.com.

This site has many projects to engage children and adults. Everything from arts, technology, costumes and so much more.

Make magazine (makezine.com) is another great resource. Make is the publication driving Maker Faire worldwide.

Maker Faire is an event specifically to inspire STEM in communities. There are robotics teams, builders, artists, and projects galore.

Makerspaces can be a great community of people to help overcome obstacles.

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people can gather and access tools and resources they don’t have at home. It also allows you to participate in a community of people who can help when you get stuck on a build.

The Replica Prop Forums (therpf. com) is a great group of people who are building props for movies, and comic books, and pop culture. It’s a great place to read up on how some people have created things, and the amazing amount of research that goes into creating the details of those objects.

Arduino is a great starting point for learning electronics and programming.

The community at Arduino.cc is very established and documented. It helps with everything from beginner to advanced.

Tamiya has great products for building little robots, and other mechtronic machines. (www.tamiya.com/english/ kousaku/k_item/robocon.htm.)

Some sites that specialize in fostering

electronics and have great videos and articles include Adafruit and Sparkfun.

Sparkfun engineers a variety of boards to help with your projects. My R2 uses the MP3 Trigger to create his sound.

I have also used this board (and an Arduino) to make a TARDIS Console (from Doctor Who) for my child. They have a number of learning articles, and videos about how things work.

Stephen Spurgeon grew up in Centralia and attended Centralia High School. His has a passion for building and loves to share his creations with children to inspire them and show them that anything is possible. Stephen lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with his wife, Maggie and their daughter Amelia.

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Every day the average kid makes about 3 pounds of trash, or more! That adds up to more than 1,000 pounds of trash a year!

Nearly all of this trash ends up in landfills. But landfills are filling up and we are running out of places to put trash.

Many experts agree that Americans must do something about the trash problem. They say that the problem is going to get worse.

Is there anything we can do?

The 3 R’s can help to beat the trash problem!

We can make less trash. Buy things that don’t use a lot of packaging.

Watch your weight!

One morning, weigh an empty trash can in your kitchen.

Weigh it again at the end of the day. How many pounds of trash does your family toss in one day? See if your family can lose “waste weight” in a week.

Which makes less trash?

Make juice from frozen concentrate and take it to school in a reusable plastic container.

Trash per week:

We can change trash into something useful. Before you toss anything into the trash can, think about how it could be used again. Jars can be washed and used to store things. Plastic butter tubs can be used to pack food for lunches. Some trash can be turned into toys!

The Scoop!

Have some fun while protecting our planet with the Scoop Game! Wash empty plastic milk jugs and follow the directions to make your scoops.

1. To make a scoop, cut away the bottom and one side of a plastic milk jug as shown.

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2. Use the scoops to toss a ball back and forth.

See who can catch the ball most often in one minute!

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Take a boxed juice in your school lunch.

Trash per week:

1. Save six or more plastic bottles – soda, milk, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid, etc.

2. Clean bottles thoroughly and remove the labels.

3. Place the bottles in a triangle shape.

4. See how many you and your friends can knock down with a medium-sized ball.

Standards Link: Earth Science; students understand ways to conserve resources.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension; students follow multiple-step directions.

If the Pilgrims had used aluminum cans at the first Thanksgiving, those cans would still be around today. An important way to reduce trash in landfills is to recycle it!

Contact your local waste management company to find out what you can recycle.

This symbol on a product’s packaging tells you that it can be recycled. Also, try to buy products that say “Made from Recycled Materials” on the packaging.

Standards Link: Earth Science; students identify different resources and classify them as renewable and non-renewable.

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Used Books Benefits Brand new books are great and have many benefits. You can get the latest book released, be the very first owner to turn the pages, and the newer published versions are great if you are looking for more modern references — such as current technology like CD’s and MP3 players.

But, if you are seeking a more classic feel, or are searching for the exact version you read as a child , used book stores are a wonderful place to start.

Buying used is a great way to try out a new author with your child. If you are tentative to purchase that new book because you don’t know if your child will like that author’s style, try a used book first. If it is a no-go, you are only out a little bit of money. But, if your child fell in love, you can feel more secure when you go buy that new book you have been eyeing to add to your little one’s home library.

A used book store is also a great place to freshen up your children’s bookshelves by trading in books they have outgrown.

Reprint = more copies are being printed with no significant changes.

New Edition = Notable changes have been made such as modifications or addition to text.

Used Book Stores in our area Anderson Book Co. 123 N. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 827-5667 Browsers’ Book Shop 107 Capitol Way, Olympia (360) 357-7462

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One can never have too many books. Bulk up your child’s reading library with new and used options for a well-rounded selection.

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Damian H. turns 11 on November 1!

Hailey S. turns 5 on November 1!

Alissa O. turns 10 on November 2!

Tyrus V. turns 7 on November 6!

Alexis W. turns 5 on November 8!

Matthew W. turns 7 on November 18!

Brycen M. turns 7 on November 19!

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Quetzy M. turns 7 on November 4!

Aryana R. turns 3 on November 6!

Maleah W. turns 11 on November 10!

Adam T. turns 1 on November 13!

Charlie G. turns 3 on November 17!

Kynsington S. turns 1 on November 19!

Eleana R. turns 5 on November 22!

Aiden K. turns 4 on November 25!

Relynn W. turns 8 on November 28!

Jamiah W. turns 6 on November 25!

Emmalee S. turns 9 on November 30!

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“THIS PERSON IS NOT MY FATHER!”

Quickly get away from anyone who tries to take you somewhere. Yell or scream, “This person is not my father (or mother)”.

Remember to “yell, bite, kick, and run.”

Adults and other people who need help should not be asking a child for help; they should be asking other adults. Adults should not be asking you for directions or to look for a “lost puppy” or telling you that your mother or father is in trouble and that they will take you to them.

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Teacher Feature Shane Rivers

Centralia High School Sophomore English and Drama

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What made you decide to become a teacher?

I loved my own high school experience and really found my identity through the arts. The arts taught me what it means to be responsible, dedicated and part of a team. I figured I loved these lessons so much that I wanted to pass them on to people. I originally got in to teaching to teach theatre and picked up an English endorsement along the way. Now I teach (and love) both.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

My goal is always to make a difference in people’s lives.

Some days I miss the mark, some days I hit the mark, but mostly I fall in the middle. My hope is that the seeds I sow in my classroom will mature into wonderful fruit bearing crops in the future.

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When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A professional baseball player. I always loved playing baseball, and still enjoy getting out and hitting the ball around a bit.

What is a favorite teaching memory?

My favorite memories of teaching are the memories that I have just getting to know my colleagues. Teachers are really remarkable people, and the people I work with at Centralia High School are exceptionally so. They have a high commitment to seeing their students succeed and to try to get the most they can out of them. The friendships I’ve made with other teachers have made me not only a better teacher, but a better person overall.

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What hobbies/interests do you enjoy outside of the classroom?

My main hobby would be working with The Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia’s local community theatre. I serve on the board of directors and often direct or act in the shows they put on. I also enjoy playing softball and traveling with my family in the summer time.

their actions have on them. You don’t turn in something on time — I’ll still take it, but with a penalty. It’s the same way the world works when we pay bills. They start to get their eyes open as to how the world functions.

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What is your favorite part of teaching?

How gifted and talented today’s youth really are.

There is a lot said in the media and pop culture about the downfall of our society because of the younger generations. I see the potential and future in my classroom every day and it’s something that fills me with hope.

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By Carrina Stanton of Chehalis

On paper, the average American family has 2.54 kids. But that hardly reflects what families today really look like. American families are more diverse than ever, according to data from the Council on Contemporary Families. We asked some local families outside "the average" to tell us what life is like.

Bigger is Better Laurie Corwin is from a family of three children. Her husband, Jeremy, grew up as one of six. When planning for their family, they both lobbied the family size they grew up with. They now joke that they got both.

The Centralia couple lives with their nine children: Katie, 21; Micah, 20; Josiah, 18; Noah, 17; Ellie, 15; Ben, 13; Maddie, 11; Jacoby, 8; and Zander, 4. Laurie home schools those children high school age and below.

She said having so many children can be chaotic at times but there's always enough bodies for sports, plays and musical jam sessions.

“What's really special is there is always relationships to be had,” Laurie said. “There's always enough people around to do something fun.”

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also an opportunity at the Corwin house. From gargantuan grocery shopping trips to choosing locations for family outings, when you're one of nine kids, you're not often going to get everything you want, Laurie said.

“It's not 'what do you want for dinner?' It's 'this is what's for dinner and breakfast will be in the morning,’” Laurie said. “They've had to learn to be grateful and to get along with different personalities.”

Scheduling is another challenge.

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Laurie said all of their children are athletic but they have had to limit the number of sports they allow them to participate in just so they can fulfill team commitments. She counted 93 basketball games alone last year. But while the social calendar is full, Laurie said the couple focuses on being grateful for the chaos.

“I wouldn't have it any other way,” Laurie said. “I sometimes think 'what am I going to do when they're all gone?' Probably enjoy my grandkids. I can't imagine how many

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The Snellgrove grandkids I'm going to have.”

One is Fun If her daughter, Ruby, 5, had her way, Donna Snellgrove would have more children. Ruby has asked for a sibling but Donna said her only child is just right for her. She said she loves the one-on-one time they spend together and the ways they have been able to discover how similar they are to one another, even though they're not biologically related.

“I've taken her to Broadway plays,” Donna gave as an example.

“I love Broadway and she has a love for it now, too. That's awesome.”

In 2007, Donna decided she wanted a child. A co-worker, who had recently adopted, encouraged her to consider it. Through research, Donna decided on adopting from Ethiopia, one of the countries that will adopt to single mothers.

“And they take really good care of

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their babies,” Donna said. “I wanted a baby that was going to bond.”

After a lot of paperwork and three years of waiting, Donna traveled to the capitol city of Ethiopia in 2010 to pick up Ruby, then six months old.

“It was awesome,” Donna recalled. “I was ready so I didn't have any concerns or any fears. And she was old enough she was already sleeping through the night. I got to miss the stuff that everybody says is the hardest part.”

As an only child, Donna said she feels Ruby has a lot of opportunities in her life that many other kids her age don't. She explained it is easier and less expensive to go on vacations and other excursions together.

Donna said she has the energy to keep up with one active child but more might be too challenging.

“I'm really lucky I have my mom who helps me out but sometimes you just need time to yourself,” she said.

Zach and Lindsey Pilz may not be biological parents to their children, but each addition feels like a puzzle piece fitting snugly into place to the family they always wanted.

Four years ago the Adna couple learned they could not have biological children but their Christian faith and urge to help children in need led them to foster to adopt. They have now adopted Timothy, 8, and Aaron, 2. They also have a foster child that has been with them for a little while that they hope to adopt soon. Since the process can take time, they said patience is the key.

“You never really know for sure so we always say you have to have open hearts and open hands,” Zach said.

“You just hurry up and wait and you thank God for every day you have them,” Lindsey added.

As parents, the Pilzes said they have to instantly adjust to whatever age of child comes to them. They like to joke they started their family backward because Timothy came to their home at the age of 4, Aaron at a day old and their foster child was older than Timothy.

The couple said fostering to adopt is filled with the bittersweet reality of wishing their children had never suffered in their young lives, but knowing without that suffering they would have never become their parents. It is a constant challenge of rebuilding trust and a stable family home while allowing for the possibility of some of their biological family members, including other siblings, to continue to be part of their lives.

“It hurts good, I always say,” Lindsey said. “It hurts because there is a biological family to deal with and there's lots of emotional and spiritual baggage that comes with each child and often there's physical challenges to it as well.”

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in the strides they see their children make every day. Small steps, over time, that give them hope for their children's futures.

If the third adoption goes through the Pilzes said they will probably take a small break from fostering to allow themselves and their children time to adjust and enjoy a more normal family life. For four years they have not yet had a time without a foster child present and as foster parents, even something as simple as a family vacation can be complicated by paperwork and rules.

“This is our normal,” Lindsey said.

Carrina Stanton is a local freelance writer specializing in pieces for the Life section of The Chronicle. She and her husband are raising their two daughters in Chehalis.

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What is the Right Age for Braces?

Dental braces have been used for decades to correct various alignment and spacing issues in the teeth. Braces can be crucial to the future of one’s oral health and prevent serious issues down the line.

Roughly 25 percent of the people in North America who get braces are adults.

But braces still are geared toward young people and getting them on the road to straight and properly aligned teeth early on.

Braces correct a number of problems, including realigning the jaw and alleviating overcrowding of teeth.

Crooked teeth can trap food and debris between them, making it harder to floss and brush. Wearing braces also corrects the bite. If the teeth or jaw are not aligned correctly, it can lead to difficulty chewing food or may create jaw muscle pain.

Parents eager to get their children on the road to straighter teeth may wonder when is the right time to get their kids braces. Many kids are getting braces earlier and earlier, but when to get braces typically depends on the child and the shape of his or her teeth.

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children see an orthodontist for an evaluation by age seven. The best time for braces will be when the orthodontist and parents collectively decide it’s time to correct the misalignment of a child’s teeth.

Some orthodontists prefer a twostage approach to orthodontic treatment.

They may use a dental appliance or a preliminary amount of braces to begin moving the teeth while a child still has most of his primary teeth. The second stage begins when all the permanent teeth are in. The thought is to shorten the overall duration of treatment.

Other orthodontists follow the traditional approach of putting on braces once all the primary teeth have fallen out. This occurs between ages nine and 14. This is often a less expensive approach because braces need only be applied and removed once.

A number of studies have shown that, for common problems alleviated with orthodontic work, youngsters are better off waiting until all of their permanent teeth have come in.

Some problems, like crossbites, overbites or severe overcrowding, warrant early intervention.

Scheduling an orthodontic visit early on means children can get the care they need when they need it. The orthodontist will be able to monitor how teeth are growing in and map out the best treatment plan for all.

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