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get Active, stAy heAlthy Fit & fun
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Autumn activities and events
the Fungus Among us Foraging for mushrooms
the Pet issue Children & animals
Cleaning, caring, safety and snacks
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The Fungus Among us Foraging for mushrooms
get Active, stAy heAlthy Fit & fun
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FAll in love
Autumn activities and events
geT AcTive, sTAy heAlThy! Fit & fun Pg. 18 The PeT issue Children & AnimAls Cleaning, caring, safety and snacks Animal cleaning tips Pg. 17 Treat your pet Pg. 7 safety guidelines for your 4-legged friend Pg. 24 Goldfish & water dish Pg. 28 FAll in love Autumn actives and events Pumpkin patches Trick-or-treat safety harvest celebrations & October events Caramel candied apples Did you know? Glow-in-the-dark chalk 31 spooktacular activities dOn�T miss Coach feature sWW Family scrapbook Make a wish! love & logic Book review
the Fungus Among us Foraging for mushrooms
the Pet issue Children & animals
Cleaning, caring, safety and snacks
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October 1st 3rd Annual Napavine Pet “Spooktacular Parade” 11 a.m., Napavine Amphitheater 11 a.m. parade line up, 11:15 a.m. judging, 12 p.m. parade starts. Judged categories include big dogs, little dogs, pets & small farm pets, wheels & small floats and best overall theme. Win the grand prize and make a spooky splash at the Great Wolf Lodge!! So dress up your pup, kitty cat, pig, horse, duck, lizard, yourself and your kiddo(s) and have a spook-tacular time at the parade. For more information please call 360-262-3547 x 228 or randers@ cityofnapavine.com or klentz@cityofnapavine.com Fall Community Garage Sale 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., SWW Fairgrounds Over 250 vendors are onsite and outside. Thousands of treasures to find! For more information please call 360-740-2655 or visit www.southwestwashingtonfair.net 42nd Annual Oktoberfest 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Swiss Park, Frances Outdoor bowiling, Swiss dance lesson, dancing, food, horseshoe tournament, pinochle tournament, craft fair, bake sale, beer tasting, Swiss Miss coronation and children’s activities. For more information please visit www.lpss.info/oktoberfest.html Children’s Day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Huntamer Park in Woodland Square Join us for a great day of free family fun! Entertainment and events include music, giant slides and bouncers, hands-on crafts, games and more! For information please call Lacey Parks and Recreation (360) 491-0857 or Lacey Library (360) 491-3860. Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival Downtown Onalaska Full day of fun for the entire family including parade, music, food, wine tastings, vendors, games and crafts. Admission is FREE! For more information please call 360-978-4018 or email at onyappleharvest@gmail.com October 5th Meet the Author Garth Stein 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Centralia TRL Author Garth Stein will discuss the themes and writing process of “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” a story of family, love, loyalty, and auto racing, as told by Enzo, the wizened family dog who lived through it all. This presentation is a major event for the Timberland Regional Library 2011 one book-one community program, Timberland Reads Together: The Art of Racing in the Rain. For more information please visit www.trl.org
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October 8th Lincoln Creek Grange Cider Squeeze & Oktoberfest 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mile Marker 7 on Lincoln Creek Rd. Bring apples to make your own cider with the cider press. Don’t forget containers to bring home your yummy cider! Apples will be available for purchase. Have lunch in our German Kitchen. Shop the vendor area. See Riverside Fire Authority’s Engine 6. For more information please call 360-388-1095. Lewis County Train Show and Swap Meet 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday & 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, Yard Birds Event Center Vendors and lots of train memorbilia for sale, running N and HO layouts. Fun for the whole family. All proceeds benefit the Lewis County Historical Museum to help the Chehalis River Valley Model Railroaders continue construction of our layout in the museum. Admission is $5 per person, children 10 and under free. Sale dates are October 8th & 9th. For more information please call Debbie 360-748-0831 or email director@lewiscountymuseum. org October 13th Open House at the Lewis County Historical Museum 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Lewis County Historical Museum Join us for our open house welcoming the newest exhibit from Centralia, a coach and hack and see the funeral display on loan from Sticklin Funeral Chapel. Heavy hor d’ hourves and wine will be served. Admission is FREE! Enjoy organ music and see the museum. For more information please visit www. lewiscountymuseum.org. October 20th Dine Out for Safe & Happy Families Dine out at Sweet Inspirations or The Shire, and that restaurant will donate a percentage of their proceeds for that day to Human Response Network to support programs and services for victims of violence. Join us and have a great time! For more information call Human Response Network for more information 360-7486601. October 21st 19th Borst Park Annual Haunted House 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Borst Park Kitchen #2 There will be treats for the Ghost Ghouls and Goblins that come to the Haunted house. Additional dates will be October 22nd & 23rd, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. October 27th & 28th (No Friday night), 5 p.m. - 9 p.m, October 29th & 30th, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. and October 31st, 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Charitable contributions will be accepted at the door for Lewis County Animal Shelter and Shop with a Cop.
October 22nd Pumpkin Train Ride TBA, Steam Train, Chehalis Join the fun for a special holiday treat, our annual tradition of hosting pumpkin train rides behind our vintage 1916 logging locomotive. Children receive a small pumpkin and treat bag, and there will be a costume contest for three age groups 1/2 hour prior to boarding the train, so plan to come early. Prizes will be awarded in the following age groups, 3 and under, 4-12, and 13 and older. Tickets $10 each. Train rides are available October 22nd & 23rd. For more information please call 360-748-9593 visit www.steamtrainride.com
Halloween Trick or Treat 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Centralia Outlets, both sides of I-5 Kids 12 and under are invited to come in costume and trick or treat thoughout the mall. *While supplies last. For more information please contact Melanie Wirkkala 360-736-3327 or outlets@ centraliaoutlets.com Trick or Treat Trolley 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Downtown Chehalis For more information please call 360-748-0831.
October 29th Craft Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Timothy Episcopal Church, Chehalis “Happiness is Handmade” featuring local artists and craftsmen. Also included will be the Episcopal Churchwomen’s annual nut sale. Baked goods will be available for purchase. All proceeds raised by the church will go to those in need through donations to various local community programs. Admission is free. The sale will be held at the church, 1826 SW Snively. October 30th Napavine Funtime Halloween Party 1 p.m., Napavine Elementary Kids 12 & under. For more information please call 360-2623887. October 31st Halloween Safe Trick or Treat 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Downtown Centralia Trick or treat Centralia downtown business’ and feel safe! Come down early before the candy runs out! For more information pleases call 360-330-7671 or visit www.cityofcentralia.com
October Sleep Country’s Coat Drive for Foster Kids 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday’s Donations of new coats can be made at any Sleep Country store. The Chehalis store is located at 1654 NW Louisiana Ave. For other store locations please visit the Store Locator at http:// www.sleepcountry.com or call 1-888-88-SLEEP. Donations will be distributed among Sleep Country’s partner foster care organizations.
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If you see a spider on Halloween, it is said to be the spirit of a loved one watching over you.
Halloween has serveral different names: All Hallow’s Eve, Samhain, All Hallowtide, The Feast of the Dead, Haloween, All Saints’ and Eve El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
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Bobbing for apples started with a Roman harvest festival honoring Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees.
Black cats were once believed to be witch’s familiars who protected their powers. In England it’s just the opposite WHITE CATS are believed to be bad luck.
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Fungus Among Us! The
By Tiffany D. Venters, of Centralia If you’re a fungi-holic like me then you can’t wait for summer to give way to the cold wet weather of fall. Washington always delivers on its promise of rain, but this time of year I say ‘Bring it on’! The first on a long list of fun family activities you can enjoy is mushroom hunting!
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My parents took a class on mushroom identification when I was a kid. They taught me and my 5 sisters which mushrooms to hunt, and which to ignore. At the end of each summer we would wait for the rain to come and trigger our favorite fungi to fruit so we could pile into our old Chevy and head to the forest to hunt for mushrooms. My dad, from whom I get my competitive nature, would keep his young nature explorers on task by teasing, “I’m going to find the most mushrooms”. He usually did. Being half the size of my parents I was the perfect height for finding mushrooms. Though I often got distracted from my objective by frogs, snails, bugs and slugs, my parents still enjoyed getting us all outside as the weather got cooler. Given the opportunity of importance in my family, I thoroughly enjoyed my position as mini mushroom hunter. I’m not sure if my sisters enjoyed it as much as I did, but all of us visit our own secret spots each year. And believe me, they are secret. Yes, having a mushroom hunter willingly divulge the exact location of their “patch” is as likely as getting a leprechaun to explain where to find his pot of gold. In fact, most mushroom hunters are more likely to blind fold you and bring you to their patch themselves than draw you up a map (imagine if it found its way to a photocopier, or worse, facebook!). If they do tell you it’s because they just found the mother lode in a new spot. We don’t write down how to get to our spots, so you can forget about ransacking our houses. We rely on memory to return to these secret patches. I will say, however, that you can find many wonderful mushrooms in Lewis County and I will explain what conditions they grow in if you bear with me a little longer. Now that I’m a mom and have all but mastered the art of harvesting a select few mushrooms, I have introduced my twoand-a-half-year-old to the joys of mushroom hunting. Last fall was her first time on the ground hunting along side mom and dad. She absolutely loved finding mushrooms. She’s at the age where she wants to pick every mushroom that she finds so we
MuShrooM IdentIfIcatIon
Right now you will find the best known wild mushroom at your local market, the chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius). I wait for the first heavy rain in October before I head out to check on my favorite spots, though they’ll pop now through spring. Chanterelles love growing under fern and salaal and generally grow on the southern side of coniferous forests. Their brilliant color stands out beautifully against the dull forest floor. They are vase-shaped and can be yellow or white in color.
walk with her and remind her that not every mushroom is tasty and that we only pick those that we can identify. I was shocked at all the mushrooms she pointed out to me that, as an adult, I overlooked. She doesn’t walk a step without finding something interesting. Late last summer, several months pregnant, I took my daughter out after a heavy rain to see if any chanterelles had popped. To my disappointment, the trip was a bust, but we had fun exploring the woods together. I spent hours trudging through the forest with my daughter in our hiking backpack searching. I think I found two before it started to rain so I high-tailed it back to our truck. That’s when I realized that my daughter was missing a boot! Thinking back, my early-talker had probably tried to alert me to the loss but I was too focused on what was on the ground in front of me, not behind me. I couldn’t just leave the boot to some lucky squirrel to make a new home (it was my niece’s boot after all), so two separate mushroom hunting trips later I finally found the boot. After that I invested in some suspendered rain pants for my daughter! Mushrooms are the fruit of fungi that can grow above and below the ground, often on their food source. What typically comes to mind when you think of mushrooms are the button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) available at every market as well as the poisonous amanita (Amanita muscaria).
The oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a white mushroom with its cap tinted gray-brown. Their edges are round and they grow in shelf-like clumps almost exclusively on hardwoods like elm, cottonwood and alder. This is an easy mushroom to grow at home on a variety of substrates like compressed sawdust, logs and old magazines. There are kits available to grow your own oyster mushrooms at home.
You’ll find angel wings (Pleurotus porrigens) after a few weeks of heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest. They like to grow in ‘shelves’ among the moss on rotting coniferous logs and stumps. Angel wings are soft with a distinct edge and are easily broken. Make sure to remove the woody base of the mushroom before cooking, because it’s inedible. You can think of them as the thin white cousin of Cauliflower mushrooms the Oyster mushroom. (Sparassis crispa) get their name from their shape. Their whitish mass of flattened lobes gives them a cerebral, sea sponge like appearance. They are hard to find, hard to clean and incredible to eat. Most that you will find are one to ten pounds, though in the Pacific Northwest it isn’t unheard of to find a twenty to thirty (even Shaggy manes (Coprinus comatus) 50!) pound specimen. I found are mild flavored mushrooms that are my last cauliflower mushroom incredible sautéed in butter and garlic. in 2005 and it filled an entire 5 These mushrooms are widespread in gallon bucket! They are slightly our area, growing in clumps on your tough, needing to be sautéed long lawn, along the side of the road, in enough to soften them up. Their abandoned lots or anywhere the dirt texture is somewhat crunchy and has been disturbed. They like to pop in oh so delicious! They will pop the wet cooler months. Shaggy manes in the same spot every year in are tall, cone-shaped white mushrooms late fall to winter, so if you are that appear to be fringed and mature lucky enough to find one you’d quickly. You want to harvest them better mark the spot on your GPS. when they’re fresh and eat them within Otherwise you’ll be like me and 24 hours of picking as they have no kick yourself each mushroom shelf-life. Cut off any pink or black season for not marking your spot. areas. October 2011 • Southwest Washington Family • 9
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Being as there are a few mushrooms that are poisonous in our forests, it is important to always carry a pocket field guide for quick and easy identification. I like to carry mine so I don’t miss the opportunity to branch out with other delectable edibles. Also make sure to wash your hands when handling any unfamiliar mushrooms. I remind my daughter to just look, and to never touch her face after touching the ‘unknown’ ones. Always get permission before picking mushrooms on private land. Bring the land owner some smoked salmon or fresh cookies in exchange for the mushrooms. This keeps the landowner happy, you out of trouble and also allows you to ask more questions. I found some Shaggy Manes on an empty lot surrounded by a fence with ‘No Trespassing’ posted. It was tempting to just sneak over to nab the mushrooms, but I knew it was better to ask permission. I asked a nearby farmer about the lot and he said that the owners had sprayed it a month earlier to kill the grass and weeds. If I had never sought for permission my whole family would have ingested harsh chemicals including my growing baby in the belly. Before you go out, you’ll want to don the proper mushroom attire. Boots, raincoat, extra clothes and a hat are all great to have on hand. To carry your specimens bring an empty container (I use a reusable cloth grocery bag with handles) and don’t forget your scissors or knife. To harvest the mushroom I cut the stalk as close to the ground as I can, always leaving the ‘stump’. To ensure future harvests make sure you don’t take every mushroom that you find. Take only the larger ones, leaving the smaller ones to mature and disperse their spores. The more you go out and explore the more familiar you will become with the various mushrooms in our area. Never eat anything before you have properly identified it and always make sure to check the guidelines for harvesting wild mushrooms in each area you want to hunt.
Believe it or not, there are Washington state regulations regarding the harvesting of wild mushrooms! You can check them out at: www.psms.org/index.html and www.psms.org/MushroomRules.pdf • Get a mushroom kit and teach your children about fungi from the comfort of your home. www.fungi.com/kits/index.html • Get out of the house and enjoy the changing colorful season. • Pack up a lunch and have a tailgate picnic. • Harvest some “unknown’ specimens and try to classify them with your mushroom books. SWWF Tiffany just celebrated her 6th anniversary with her husband James. They reside in Salkum with their one cat, two daughters, three dogs, and seventy fish.
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ANSWER: He didn’t have the guts.
Have a fall picnic at a local park Look at today. the weather forecast in the paper. Figure out what to wear this week.
ANSWER: They’re dying to tell someone.
Plan a harvest dinner—apples, corn, pumpkins, squash are all harvested at this time.
Draw a picture of Columbus and his three ships—the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.
Eleanor Roosevelt was born on this day in 1884. Research why she was important in American history.
Now is the time to plant bulbs in your yard for next year. Most bulbs should be planted 3 to 4 inches deep with the pointed end upwards. Eat an apple every day this week for good health.
ANSWER: In the Dead Sea.
Make your own Halloween costume—a pirate, a witch, a mummy, a princess. Who will you be on Halloween?
Go for a long walk Discuss a Fire today and have a Safety Plan with your healthy dinner at family. Know how home. Make sure you would escape in you eat 5 fruits or the event of a fire. vegetables today.
Help a younger child learn to write their name today.
How did it begin? How has it been celebrated in the past?
Rent a classic movie Is there anything such as E.T., Babe or you collect? Make a The Princess Bride list of all the items You’ve just been and enjoy family in your collection. elected mayor of movie night tonight. Then make a “wish your town. What list” for what you’d improvements would like to add to it. you like to make?
Uh oh! A mad scientist has turned the oceans to lemon flavored gelatin. What happens next?
Draw a picture of all the different animals you might find on a farm.
Soccer or football? Play one of these games with your friends today. Research the history of Halloween at your local library.
ANSWER: They’re a pain in the neck.
The first two-way telephone conversation took place on this day in 1876. Ask a parent for permission to call a friend or relative who lives a long way away.
On this day in 1863, the International Red Cross was formed. Discover what projects they are working on today.
Make a special card today to celebrate the season and give it to a friend to brighten their day.
Rake up leaves until you have a large pile and then have some fun by jumping on your pile.
You have a huge pile of money but must spend it all in 24 hours. What would you do with it?
Make sure you have something bright or reflective on your Halloween costume. Get batteries for your flashlight.
Write an adventure tale involving a search through a creepy old house on a stormy night.
Be a naturalist in your own backyard. List all the insects and birds you find in your backyard. Look online to check their identities. Decorate your home for Halloween. Make a scarecrow to put in the front window or some ghosts to hang from your trees.
Invite another family over to play a favorite board game with your family.
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Scrapbook Grace V. and Maribel V. enjoy a trip to Fort Vancouver with their grandparents. The sisters are pictured here with Grandma Lane.
Shyalah W. takes a moment to enjoy her surroundings and daydreams in the flowers.
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Halloween Safety: Beyond Candy
by Jennifer Ternan of Chehalis Halloween is once again upon us. The night where children of all ages run frenzied from door to door, begging for treats, not tricks. And squealing with delight as their pillowcases, pumpkins and bags are filled with sweet treasure! As a parent, I enjoy trailing my young sons through the neighborhood, watching them giggle and compare their loot. As a firefighter and paramedic, I am always on the lookout for potential injuries and accidents. I have found that in order to reconcile my parent’s sense of fun and my hyper-safety awareness, I need to plan for a safer night. That includes learning about the some of the common injuries and making a safety game plan with my family. The good news is that incidence of tainted candy and tampered treats has declined over the years. (Still, remember to check all treats and wait to eat any candy until returning home). The bad news is that there have been increases in other injuries associated with this unique night. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), there is an increase in Emergency Room admissions on Halloween. The most common complaints include eye injuries, burns and children struck by vehicles. One contributing factor to all Halloween injuries is that children and parents tend to be preoccupied. Having a focused safety talk that covers these potential dangers is recommended before leaving home. 14 • October 2011 • Southwest Washington Family
Eye injuries have become more common due to the accessories that accompany costumes and from falls. The AAP recommends that swords, knives and wands be blunted and made of a flexible material. It is also recommended that children wear good fitting shoes and any mask have unobstructed eye holes to prevent injuries from trip hazards. Hats and face paints are a great alternative to masks. Remind children to walk instead of run, and accompany them on their route. Fires caused by open flame also increase by approximately 50% during the three day period around Halloween, according to the US Fire Administration. Candles are still very popular home decorations in jack-olanterns and by themselves. Candle lit decorations leading up walks, or on front porches pose a threat to costume clad children. Parents can decrease the fire risk by choosing costumes without capes or trailing fabric and by choosing less baggy costumes made of flame resistant materials. Also review fire safety tips, like “stop, drop and roll”. The CDC estimates that auto accidents involving young pedestrians are four times more common on Halloween. In our rural community, families flock to certain neighborhoods and subdivisions so kids can trick-ortreat. The increase in traffic in these areas and sheer number of children on foot can be distracting to drivers and kids alike. Frequently children assume that they are seen by drivers and are also less likely to follow standard safety precautions as they
zig-zag from house to house. Going over pedestrian safety before going out is important. Remind kids to “look both ways” and to use sidewalks where available, also have them carry a flashlight or other light source. Attaching reflective striping to costumes also helps make them more visible to drivers. Staying with your child is recommended. Many injuries can be prevented if parents are present and accompanying their kids as they trick or treat. Dr. Steven E. Krug of the American Academy of Pediatrics says, “The key to Halloween safety for all age groups is adult supervision”. I know we will be enjoying Halloween as a family again this year. Hopefully it will be safe and spooky! SWWF
Good Halloween Safety Websites www.halloween-safety.com www.cdc.gov/family/ halloween/ www.aap.org www.nfpa.org/education/ halloween
Jennifer moved to Lewis County in 2002 after happily accepting a job with the Riverside Fire Authority. She lives in Chehalis with her husband and two boys and is passionate about all things prevention related. If you have fire prevention questions please call 330-7681 or email jennifer at jternan@riversidefire.net
Halloween Fires by the Numbers (Courtesy of the US Fire Administration) • Over a 3 day period around Halloween, a 3 year average of 15,500 fires caused $92 million in property loss, 45 deaths, and 175 injuries. • Many Halloween fires, especially those in vacant or abandoned buildings, are the result of arson. Alcohol or drugs were a factor in 20% of these fires. • Open flame fires increase by 50% over this period, largely due to the increased use of candles. • Some communities have adopted fire-watch related programs during the Halloween period, with some success.
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Reader Book Review Enchanted Thyme
by Ariane Smith with recipes by Chef Michael Wilson Line illustrations by Andy Roth Ages: 6-11 Big Word Press, 2008 I found this book to be very interesting and enjoyed all the enchanting names for the food recipes. The cleverly written adventures kept our interest and made it a quick read. I would recommend this book to other families and hope you enjoy reading and cooking together as much as we did. My son's favorite recipe is Pirate's Gold. Bon Appetit! I would rate this book Reviewed 3 bookworms out by “Mellow of 5. SWWF
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Open Until 7 p.m.
Monday-Friday at our Chehalis Airport Branch
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Pets add a lot of love and personality to a home - but they also add plenty that needs cleaning up. From slobbered-on chew toys to pet hair on the sofa, they definitely leave their mark on the home. Here are some simple tips for keeping things fresh and clean, for you and your pet. Pet Toys: Wash plastic and rubber toys in a solution of 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm water.
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Launder plush toys, or give them a dry shower by sprinkling on some baking soda, then brushing off after 15 minutes. Collars, Harnesses and Leashes: If they are cloth or nylon, you can either hand wash them with a little dishwashing soap and water, or toss them into a nylon bag (or even a pillow case) and run them through the washing machine. Leather can be wiped down with a damp cloth, then rubbed with a little saddle soap. While you're cleaning them, check for worn areas - you may need to replace them. Bedding: Vacuum bedding and crate pads thoroughly. Most should be washable (or have removable, washable fabric covers), so launder them along with any pet blankets. You can keep pet bedding smelling fresh in between washings by sprinkling liberally with baking soda, waiting 15 minutes, then vacuuming it up. Outdoor Shelters: If your pet has a dog house, crate or some other outdoor hangout, be sure to give that a good cleaning, too. Sweep or rake out leaves and other debris. If it can be disassembled, take it apart, scrub it down with a non-ammonia based cleaner, then hose it down, let it dry, and put it back together. Removing Pet Hair: Shedding is the bane of many pet owners' existence. Regular floor vacuuming is a must to keep it under control. For getting pet hair off of furniture, there are several things you can try: lint rollers; swiping a damp rubber glove over surfaces; using a squeegee with a rubber edge; or trying hand-held vacuums or attachments specially designed for picking up fur. Reducing Litter Box Odor: Litter boxes can bring the worst of smells to the house. Whenever you replace the litter, be sure to clean the litter box itself. Use a non-ammonia based cleaner. SWWF
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Southwest Washington Family believes that being active, preventing childhood obesity and eating healthily are all objectives we want to promote. Our Fit and Fun page will help you do just that. Join in and enjoy getting fit and having fun!
Frightening Fitness
Stand perfectly still like a wrapped mummy. How long can you do it?
Try to balance a broom with just one hand while counting to 25.
Now have a friend try. Who is the Master Mummy?
Stand like a big letter X and count to 25.
Hold your arms straight up and squat down. Can you stay that way until you count to 25? Aaarrrgh!
Standards Links: Physical Education: Demonstrate a sense of balance and endurance.
Frozen Banana Crunch • banana • yogurt • graham crackers or corn flakes • waxed paper
Peel and freeze a banana.
Crush a graham cracker or a couple of scoops of corn flakes into small bits.
Pour the yogurt onto a sheet of waxed paper. Roll the frozen banana in the yogurt.
Roll your yogurt-covered banana in some graham cracker crumbs or corn flakes bits. Enjoy!
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Town Center Dental
1515 NW Louisiana Ave. Chehalis, WA 98532 • 360-740-6212 Rochester Family Dental 18328 Albany Street Rochester, WA 98579 360-273-7771
Rainier Park Dental
101 5th Street West Rainier, OR 97048 503-556-3744 • New Patients Welcome • Emergencies Seen The Same Day • Open Monday-Saturday • New Patients Welcome
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October Birthdays Brooke S. turns 1 on Oct. 29th!
Calli W. turns 7 on Oct. 14th!
Carter C. turns 3 on Oct. 6th!
Danika L. turns 4 on Oct. 11th!
Dylan F. turns 9 on Oct. 1st!
Ellie C. turns 5 on Oct. 4th!
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Emma S. turned 8 on Sept. 10th!
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Daelyn L. turned 7 on Sept. 9th!
Emma B. turns 6 on Oct. 28th!
Belated
Ian S. turns 9 on Oct. 11th!
Nai’a W. turned 1 on Sept. 24th!
Rowan C. turns 4 on Oct. 7th!
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Belated
Shannon J. turns 10 on Oct. 29th!
Vivy W. turns 4 on Oct. 30th`
Xorali W. turned 1 on Sept. 25th!
Kainen Z. turns 8 on Oct. 18th!
Isabel T. turned 4 on Sept. 25th!
Elina B. turns 10 on Oct. 12th!
Justin K. turns 7 on Oct. 27th!
Nate D. turns 6 on Oct. 11th!
Skyler C. turns 5 on Oct. 3rd!
Hayden A. turns 1 on Oct. 28th!
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Ella I. turns 2 on Oct. 13th!
Beau M. turns 9 on Oct. 3rd!
*Is your birthday featured this month? Show us your photo at Blitz Hobbies in Centralia and pick up your gift. Choose from one of our many Snap Tite models, (approximate value of $15). See ad on page 24. Happy Birthday!
Miriam M. turns 10 on Oct. 5th!
Taryn E. turns 10 on Oct. 15th!
Etham S. turns 3 on Oct. 5th!
Send us your birthdays! Please have November birthday pictures to us no later than October 17th. Photos can be sent via email to cwilson@swwfamily.com, or if you wish to send photos address mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531, they can be returned if sent with a SASE. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 8078213.
Name of those in photo (please print): ____________________________________________________ Signature (Parent or Guardian):__________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ 1211 Harrison, Centralia
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36 N. Market, Chehalis
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, s n i k PumP s e z a m n r o c ! e r o and m
Enjoy everything this season has to offer.
Pigman Organic Produce Patch 10633 Steilacoom Road SE, Olympia 360-491-3276; mainbacon@foxnet.com October 1st-31st, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Corn stalks, picnic area and pumpkin patch. Payment: Cash or check. Parkerosa Farms Pumpkin Patch 292 Chilvers Road, Chehalis. 360-269-2861; rparkerosa@msn.com or parkerosafarms.com October 1st-31st Kids will love the pick in the field pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, fresh eggs and farm animals. Payment: Cash or check.
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Story Book Farms Pumpkin Patch 5050 Jackson Hwy, Toledo 360-864-4388; storybokfrm@toledotel.com or storybookfarmwa.com October 1st-31st, daily, 10 a.m. - dusk. Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractorpulled hay rides, restrooms, bouncy castle or moon bounce and school tours. Payment: Cash & credit cards. The Pumpkin Patch 518 Goodrich Rd., Centralia 360-736-8603 October 1st-31st Corn maze, thousands of pumpkins, hay rides and straw pit. Payment: Cash or check.
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Our list of autumn attractions and events.
WillyTee's Pumpkin Patch 3415 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis 360-880-5411; mrwillytee@gmail.com October 1st-31st, daily, 10 a.m. - dusk Cartoons for children are available free of charge in afternoons and all day every weekend. This six generation farm will make you think you have traveled back in time 60 years. Payment: Cash or check. Hunter's Pumpkin Patch 7401 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia 360-456-0466; www.hunterchristmastrees.com October 5th-29th, Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Pumpkin patch, giant corn maze, pumpkin mine kiddie train, hay maze, giant euro slide, carousel, ATV adventure, holiday shop, pony rides, food, small animals and goat walk. Payment: Cash or Visa/Mastercard.
Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm 9402 Rich Road SE, Olympia 360-491-7328; lattinscider.com, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Apple Festival October 1st-October 31st. Enjoy a day in the country with Bluegrass music amid the sweet aroma of apples. Tractor-drawn wagon rides to our pumpkin patch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find your way through our new year round maze. Kids can pick our their own pumpkins, bob for apples, enjoy the clown and visit our farm animals. Bring your friends, family and cameras! $2.00 per vehicle parking. SWWF
Rutledge Corn Maze 302 93rd Ave SE, Olympia 360-357-3700; rutledgecornmaze.com September 10th-October 31st, daily - weather permitting Corn maze, haunted maze, pumpkin patch, horse drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, bounce house, corn rooms, gazebo with firepit, concessions and mini golf. Free admission and free parking Payment: Cash or credit card. Schilter Family Farm 141 Nisqually Cutoff RD SE, Olympia (360)459-4023; stephanie@schilterfamilyfarm.com October 1st-October 31st, daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patchalready gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, pre-picked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area and farm animals. Payment: Cash, check, Visa/MasterCard.
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Pet Safety keep kids aND pets SaFe!
Kids can hurt pets and pets can hurt kids. That’s
why it’s important to establish safety rules before you even bring the pet home. Here a few general guidelines:
- Never leave children under the age of four alone with a pet. - Establish ules for appropriate and inappropriate ways of petting or holding the animal. - Don’t bother an animal when it is eating or sleeping. - Never allow children to take food or toys away from an animal. - Show children which games are acceptable to play with the pet. - Learn appropriate ways to train and discipline the pet.
It’s important that kids understand that their pet is a living creature that feels hunger, thirst, cold, heat, fear, excitement, and pain just like they do. Kids that feel empathy for their pets are likely to take better care of them. One of the best ways for kids to learn pet care is by watching their parents model appropriate behavior. Kids under the age of 10 need assistance caring for their pets. Parents should supervise children as they provide daily care. Most kids 10 and older should be able to care for their animal responsibly, but a parent should still oversee that the animal’s needs are being met.
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Blitz Hobbies Something for every hobby Enthusiast! 620 South Tower Ave. • 360-464-2352 www.blitzhobbies.com
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Kids Aren’t The Only Ones Who Need Behavioral Practice. Tips For Wise Parenting. When asking your child to do something, don’t forget to say the magic word “please.” Since we want our children to use this magic word, doesn’t it make sense that we ought to model it?
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Few people re spond favor ably to bein hollered at fr g om across th e room. Bes do I want to id es , train my k ids to need at, or would yelling it be better if I taught them respond to a to calmer, quie ter tone?
Ahead of time, have a plan for how you'll respond to noncompliance or defiance. If they refuse to comply, or they dawdle about, reply, "I love you too much to fight with you about doing this. I'm going to have to do something. We'll talk about this later."
Delay the consequence so that you don’t find yourself in an unwinnable power-struggle. Resist the urge to threaten, lecture, or give repeated warnings.
This is a tough tip for most of us! Just remember that when we use threats, lectures, and repeated warnings, we train our kids to need threats, lectures, and repeated warnings.
Allow empathy and consequences to do the teaching.
One powerful strategy involves having your children replace energy drained from you by their noncompliance. They can do this through extra chores, doing without some fun activities that you provide, etc.
by Dr. Charles Fay, Love and Logic Institute
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The larger than life, candy-covered apples seen at many chocolate shops are easy on the eyes, but ever so messy to eat. When the inner child wanes for a sweet treat that won’t leave adult-sized sticky fingers, call on these caramel apples.
These bite-sized candy convections are simple to make and even easier to eat!
Apple Of My Eye
Using a melon baller, scoop out small rounds from Granny Smith apples. Insert lollipop sticks. Dip first in melting chocolate (let cool), then in caramel and finally garnish the bottoms with nuts, coconut or sprinkles.
Lewis County Adventist School
These treats travel well. Wrap some up and send one for your child’s teacher when a note goes to school.
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The Chehalis River Valley Model Railroaders
Christian Education Preschool Through Grade 10
Annual Lewis County Train Show and Swap Meet
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October 8, 2011 • 10:00am - 4:00pm October 9, 2011 • 10:00am - 3:00pm
All day preschool and kindergarten options. Community Service • Goal Setting Cross-age Mentoring • Leadership Training
Yard Birds Event Center 2100 National Ave. • Chehalis, WA. 98532
$5.00 per person · 6 & Under FREE Our school with fully certified teaching staff have served Lewis County families from all faiths for over 55 years.
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Visit our new website www.lewiscountymuseum.org
Lewis County Historical Museum 599 NW Front Way ◆ Chehalis, WA 98532
Coach Feature
Our coaches are the best! ~ Mckenna S., nominator
Lewis County Tharashers, 10-U Fastpitch Chad Porter, Head Coach The Thrashers are about forming bonds with girls from different cities even rival towns and becoming sisters for life! The coaches believe that we can teach the fundamentals of the game but always preach that winning is not the most important goal....it’s about learning and growing a player and a person. I have learned more about honesty, integrity, and family since being around this team and that is the reason why I love coaching the Thrashers so much! Right from the start the girls all gave each other food nicknames. We had: Ham-N-Cheese, Ice Cream, Peanut Butter, Lollipop, Gummy Bear, Pickles, Donut, Red Pa-Tato, Jelly Beans, Fried Chicken, Chocolate Chip, Taco, Black Licorice. The coaches were: Cold Milk, King Salmon, Baked Potato, Stinky Cheese, and Chimichonga.
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Larry Smith, Coach Our approach to coaching, rather than yelling at the girls or disciplining them for making a bad play, was to go out into the field and physically work with the players moving them into the correct position for the situation the play dictated. We did not, and will not, take credit for the successes the girls had. It really was not our coaching but the girls being so “coachable”, working hard, and creating the magic that made this year such an amazing year.
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My coaches are like my dads and they treat me like a daughter! My coaches put me through alot but the only reasons why they do that is because they love me! Chelsie is like a big sister to all of us and she helps us with our drills and chants! Thank you, Chad, Larry, Larry, Terry & Chelsie for being the best coaches ever! ~ Tyler J., nominator
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Send in your nominations for your favorite teacher or coach!!
Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or email to cwilson@swwfamily.com. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8213.
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/coach should be featured. If you have a picture of your teacher/coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more. October 2011 • Southwest Washington Family • 27
Goldfish
The most important thing to remember is the bigger the aquarium the bigger the chances are that your family pet will live longer. When a fish lives in good conditions it can live up to 20 years. With this in mind you'll realize a goldfish bowl is not your best option. Tip: 10 gallons of water per goldfish is a good start. A bigger tanks ensures less cleaning and a healthier underworld environment!
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Freshen up your pet's water. While this might seem obvious, keeping fresh water in a bowl is something many owners overlook, sometimes leaving the same water in the dish for days on end. Unfortunately, when that happens owners are allowing dirt and dust to build up in the water, which can also become stagnant and prove a great breeding ground for insects if the bowl is outdoors. Humans need a certain amount of water each day to stay healthy, and so do animals. Change the water at least once per day and twice if the animal eats two meals per day. Also, keep an eye on the water bowl and refill it whenever it's empty. Be sure to clean inside the water bowl at least once per day, and pay attention to any dirt buildup on outdoor water bowls and clean accordingly. SWWF
! e r a Bew Get Glowing Remember our feature on sidewalk chalk in June?? Well, try adding glow-in-the-dark paint to our recipe and make fun signs on your sidewalk for your trick-or-treaters!!!!
WHAT DO YO U NEED? • A mold (toile t paper roll) • 2 1/2 cups P laster of Paris • 1 cup water • Wax paper • Tempera pain t (variety of co lors) • Mixing bowl and spoon • Rubber spat ula • Cooling rack • Duct tape • Plastic cups • GLOW-IN-TH E-DARK PAIN T!
Helpful Tips: Stirring the ingredients for a longer time will make your color more solid! (If your trying to make colors really bright by adding lots of paint, it may cause chalk to be soft, not clumpy. So be careful on how much paint you add!) Make sure you fill your molds when your mixture is a liquid, not clumps.
1. Cut the paper towel roll in half. (For thinner chalk you can cut the paper towel roll length wise, pull together and tape along the seam.) Use the duct tape to tape off one side of each tube and cut to size wax paper to insert into the paper towel roll. 2. Using your mixing bowl and spoon, slowly mix 2 1/2 cups of Plaster of Paris with 1 cup of water, the consistency should be as thick as frosting. Combine with glow-in-the-dark paint and pour mixture in 5 plastic cups. Add a different color of tempera paint to each cup. 3. Place each roll tape side down on a level surface. Pour mixture into each tube, tapping the sides of each tube lightly to release air bubbles. 4. The plaster will set in about an hour, remove roll and wax paper (check for hardness by squeezing rolls). Place all your chalk on a cooling rack and let it dry at least 24 hours before using.
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No matter what your stage in life or your ability level, we have the best bath system for you!
Complete Bath Systems • Retro fit shower and bath systems • Safe bathing units for people of all abilities 915 NW State Ave. Chehalis 360-388-3229 • info@countrysideconstructionllc.com October 2011 • Southwest Washington Family • 29
Your new medical home ... Providence Chehalis Family Medicine
Now Open!
Serving patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Francisco Chan, MD, has several years of experience in family medicine working at community-based clinics. He received his medical/surgical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, and completed a residency at JFK Family Practice Residency in Edison, New Jersey.
Lisa Mesaros, PA-C, is a licensed physician assistant with extensive experience in both internal medicine and family medicine. She studied pre-med at Michigan State University and earned a bachelor’s and master’s of science degree from Rutgers University.
To schedule an appointment, call 360.767.6300. 931 S. Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA 98532 www.provmedicalgroup.org