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Early Struggles

De-stress the morning rush

Friendship

New pals in the making

Legos

Pain-free play

4-H

Programs for everyone

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On the cover:

Siblings, Ava, age 8, Mason, age 6, and Laney, age 3. Proud parents are Laci and Travis McGregor of Chehalis. Photo by Alison Clinton of Horizon Photo & Design.

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September Contents Pg. 4 Events — Fun For All

Pg. 21 Grab a Crayon

Pg. 5 Did You Know? — States Pg. 22 Baseball Party Pg. 6 Meet Tim Green

Pg. 23 Morning Scramble

Pg. 7 Lego Pain-Saver

Pg. 24 Coach Feature

Pg. 9 30 Awesome Activities

Pg. 26 Avoiding Itchy Situations

Pg. 10 Who’s Celebrating in September?

Pg. 28 Friendly Advice

Pg.12 Brain Knowledge

Pg. 29 Cutie Pie Pics

Pg. 14 More Than Horsing Around — 4-H Facts Pg. 17 Book Review — A Bee Named Bea Pg. 18 Back-to-School Giving Pg. 20 Yo-Yo Fun

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SEPTEMBER 20

Cowlitz Pow Wow All day, Toledo High School Enjoy traditional American Indian drumming, dancing and native singing, as well as a dance competition with cash prizes. Grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a salmon dinner at 5 p.m. For more information, please call (360) 280-2321.

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SEPTEMBER 5

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Washington State Fair 10 a.m., Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup Have fun with concerts, a rodeo, parade, special exhibits, rides, food, kid activities, and more.

For more information and fair schedule, please visit thefair.com.

SEPTEMBER 19

ARTrails Gala Opening and Studio Tour 4 p.m., Centralia Historical Train Depot Artwork includes paintings, sculptures, glass, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, fiber art, carved wood, basketry, enameling, collage, and much more. This event continues through the weekend with activities of viewing wonderful art, talking to artists and even watching the artists in their studios. For more information, please visit artrailsofsww.org.

SEPTEMBER 20

Wellness Roundup 9 a.m., Corner of Cooks Hill Rd. and Scheuber Rd., Centralia Fun and healthy for the entire family. Event includes health and wellness exams, free bike helmets, bounce house, book mobile, walk-through salmon with the SeaFair Pirates to learn about water conservation, raffles, giveaways and more. Event wraps up with a concert from Rock City. For more information, please email wapchwellnessroundup@providence.org.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

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The first electric traffic lights invented and installed were in Cleveland, Ohio in 1914.

Alaska has the

longest coastline in the U.S. (6,640 miles), which is greater than that of all other states combined.

Washington

is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States of America.

New York was the

place of the first presidential inauguration when George Washington took the oath of office in New York City on April 30, 1789.

Rhode Island is the

smallest state in size in the United States. Its distance north to south is 48 miles, and 37 miles east to west.

In 1634, Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, became the first public park in America.

Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated at Promontory, Utah where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869. It is now known as Golden Spike National Historic Site.

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Tim Green is an athlete, author and lawyer!

A former All-American football player, Tim was the Atlanta Falcons’ top defensive player for eight years. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

Tim’s first book, Football Genius, was a New York Times bestseller. He now has two series of young reader novels set in the sports of football and baseball.

What motivated you to begin writing books for kids?

I had been writing suspense novels for adults with Warner Books when I got a call from an editor at HarperCollins. She’d read a book of mine called Exact Revenge and really loved it. She saw I was a former NFL player and came up with the idea to write stories set in sports for kids. She thought it would excite non-readers to pick up a book — and it has!

As your fans eagerly await the release of your next children’s book, what details can you share with us?

It’s called Lost Boy and will be released in the spring of 2015. It’s the story of a boy whose mother has had a terrible accident. She needs a costly operation to save her life. The boy has to find the father he never knew to try and save her. With only an old love letter and an autographed baseball to go on, he learns his father is a famous major league baseball player. With the clock on his mom’s life ticking down, he has to try and not only connect with his famous father, but convince him that he is his son.

What is your advice to the millions of kids who want to grow up to play pro sports?

I’ll tell you what I tell my own kids: the most important thing is to be a good and kind person. That’s true success and with it comes relationships with wonderful people you love. Next, education is critical; go as far and as high as you can. I urge my kids to get graduate degrees, not 6 • September 2014 • Southwest Washington Family

just college. Make sure you focus on both of those things first, then devote yourself to lifting and running and out-working everyone around you in sports. Realize that making it to the NFL requires more than just talent and hard work. It takes luck. You have to be at the right place – with the right coaches and teammates AND stay healthy!

What is your favorite sport to watch?

To play? To coach?

Football. Football. Football.

Radio and TV career: Commentator for FOX NFL Sunday.

Family Man:He has five children and two dogs.

Role Model: Speaks to kids around the country about the importance of getting a good education, reading more and having a good character.

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About our Young Reporter, Murphy Roberts

“I love sports and I love to read, just like Tim Green. As a child, Green dreamed of becoming a professional football player and a best-selling author. Through hard work, perseverance and dedication, his dream came true! For me, interviewing Tim Green was a dream come true!”

Read Murphy’s complete interview with Tim Green at www.KidScoopNews.com

Lego Lurking No More Ever step on a stray Lego after they have "all" been put away? Talk about a surprise — and pain! One local grandma shared her lego secret with us.

Lay a blanket or sheet down on the area the kids will play and spread the Legos out on top. When the kids are done, pull each corner of the blanket or sheet up so the Legos fall into the middle and dump the Legos back into the bin.

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Hours: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Days: Monday-Sunday (Weather dependent) Fees: $2.50 for children and $3 for adults.

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Come have a splash party at the updated pool in Chehalis.

Enjoy two slides — a red slide that boasts a long ride and a blue slide that is pitch-black the whole way. Riders must be more than 48 inches tall.

The pool ranges from 3.5 feet deep to 11 feet deep.

A number of life jackets will be available for young children.

Parents may bring life jackets for children, but they will need to be approved prior to pool use.

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2014 Gather up some newspapers today and make a craft using paper mache.

Talk with your family about careers that interest you. What kind of education or training do those jobs require?

Write a poem for a grandparent and draw a picture to go with it.

Discuss the services of your local library.

Why are libraries important?

Be a super secret superstar!

Do something really nice for someone without them knowing it.

Tidy your bedroom today. Make your bed and leave your room as nice as possible.

Combine three scoops of chocolate ice cream, a squeeze of chocolate syrup and ½ cup of milk.

Blend these together to make yourself a shake.

Help clean up in the garden today and think about planting something now that will bloom next year.

Celebrate the signing of the Constitution by flying the flag and reciting the Preamble.

Arrrrrr!

Look in books and online for some great pirate phrases to get ready for “Talk Like a Pirate Day!”

Tonight, see if you can write down all the names of the kids in your class from memory. Did you forget anyone?

What is your birthstone?

If you were born in September, your birthstone is a sapphire. Find your birthstone online.

International Literacy Day

Comedy tonight!

Rent a funny movie for the whole family to watch.

Make a miniature golf course. For ideas go to boyslife.org/ hobbies-projects/ projects/718/fore/

Look through The Chronicle and Family magazine for events in your area this weekend.

If you can’t find an event, plan a visit to a local museum or art gallery.

Get some construction paper, scissors and tape and cover your books for school.

Write a letter or e-mail to your favorite actor or athlete. Will they write back to you?

This is the first day of autumn.

Use a crayon and a sheet of blank paper to gently do some leaf rubbings. Ask an adult to help you.

Take a hike! Check out Guy Fieri’s Cooking with Kids website for a delicious recipe for trail mix.

Remind your parents to check the batteries in your home smoke detectors today.

Be sure to test them weekly.

Think of 10 things in your life that are really good. Then think of something not-so-good and a way it could be improved.

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

“Tremendous things are in store for you!”

Look up the stories of Roald Dahl. Have you seen any of the movies of his books?

Roald Dahl was born on this day in 1916.

Look for a recipe that uses citrus and ask if you can help prepare it.

Write about one great thing that happened to you this month. Show it to a teacher or parent.

Stand close to a friend and toss them a football. For each successful catch, both of you take one step backwards.

How far apart can you go?

Take a walk to search for signs of autumn.

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IT’S YOUR BELATED

Riley S. turns 9 on September 20!

Carter S. turns 7 on September 25!

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Axel R. turned 3 on August 15!

Anthony C. turned 7 on August 19!

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Carter S. turned 1 on August 1!

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Talan S. turned 7 on August 1!

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Leia M. turned 5 on August 5!

BELATED

Jacob P. turned 9 on August 18!

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Tayla B. turned 12 on August 26!

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Lydia M. turned 16 on August 4!

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Aiden B. turned 2 on August 1!

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Bailey N. turned 7 on August 7! SWWF

U R O Y S IT’ Nolan S. turns 11 on September 26!

Isabel T. turns 7 on September 25!

Shyalah W. turns 5 on September 5!

Sean S. turns 8 on September 26!

Philip S. turns 8 on September 26!

Cael B. turns 2 on September 12!

Callen B. turns 4 on September 28!

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Carter L. turns 3 on September 3!

Emma S. turns 11 on September 10!

Submit your children’s birthday photos online at swwfamily.com.

Deadline for October birthdays is September 12.

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The cerebral cortex (se-re-brell core-tex) has two parts, the left and right cerebral hemispheres (se-re-brell hem-iss-fears).

The brain is the heaviest organ in your body. It has three main parts.

Your cerebral cortex is where you think, remember, solve problems, imagine, speak, listen, dream, read and learn.

Your cerebellum (se-re-bell-um) is in charge of your movements. Thanks to your cerebellum, you can walk upright, touch your finger to your nose, jump rope and wink!

The brain has two halves or hemispheres.

The right side of the brain controls the left side of your body, and the left side of your brain controls the body’s right side.

Your brain stem controls your breathing and heartbeat so that you don’t have to think about them. Imagine what it would be like if you had to remember to tell your heart to beat! Thankfully, your brain stem takes care of that for you.

Circle every other letter to find the answer!

Doctors who study the brain are called:

Some people think that many of us have one hemisphere that is stronger than the other.

Another way to say this is that many people have one side of the brain that is dominant.

Answer these questions: Which hand do you use to brush your teeth? Which hand do you use to throw a ball? Which foot do you use to kick a soccer ball?

The brain of a newborn human weighs

to

ounces.

(340–400 grams). In one year, the brain weighs

to

ounces (1,020–1,200 grams).

Write the answer here:

If you use your right hand and foot, the left side of your brain may be dominant. Some people don’t have a dominant hemisphere.

They use both sides equally.

By age five, the brain is nearly its adult size of (1,350 grams).

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There once was an animal that was 30 feet long and weighed about two tons.

Yet, it had a brain that was about the size and weight of a chicken egg.

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Put a circle around the numbers that when added equal 7.

The numbers must be next to each other or above and below each other like this:

Standards Link: Number Sense: Calculate sums.

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4-H Fun

by Tiffany Venters of Salkum

When you think of 4-H, the first things you might think of are livestock and horses. The truth is, 4-H has the fun of animals but also much more. And, aside from the great times youth participants have, they also learn valuable life skills.

Pam Watson, Lewis County WSU extension 4-H program coordinator, shared some of the experiencSouthwest Washington 4-H Fair Fashion Revue Intermedi- es that 4-H offers. For instance, ate (6-8 grade) member Nathan S. in his made and modeled 4-H has programs in more than garments, Logan Hill Headliners 4-H Club.

80 countries and anyone aged kindergarten through 19 years old can participate. Participants can even partake in foreign exchange programs for 3-4 weeks or state exchanges for 10-14 days.

Some of the other fun categories include:

Southwest Washington 4-H Fair Fashion Revue Primary members (K-2 grade) from left are: Ella Y., Abby Y., and Madi E., all of the West Lewis County 4-H Club, modeling garments.

So what is 4-H?

Stacy Engel, of the West Lewis County 4-H Club in the Pe Ell area, explained that it is simply a way of learning through experience. Her club was started 8 years ago, though she has participated in 4-H since she was a child.

They strive for learning life skills, being good citizens and “to make the best better.”

The West Lewis County 4-H Club has 40 participants, ages 5-19, taking part in traditional 4-H projects with beef, swine, rabbits and cavy (guinea pigs) but they also have projects in sewing, gardening, cooking and food and nutrition. Her daughter Allison, 9, is working on a gardening project of growing a cabbage and her daughter Madilyn, 6, is doing a project on cavy and a sewing project of sewing a dress.

-Engineering and Technology -Pocket Pets -Archery -Clothing -Gardening -Expressive Arts

Team building exercise at State Teen Conference in Pullman, Washington on the WSU Campus.

Elaine Latshaw, of Onalaska, is the leader of the 4-H Club Uma’s Urchins. Many of her club members participate in the Pocket Pets category, which includes any animal not already in an existing category. Small rodents, ferrets, snakes, emus and lizards all fall into this category. This year they had a 30-animal display at the fair to share with others what they have learned about their animals — many of which are rescues.

Modified Stomp Rocket Launching S.T.E.M. workshop at 4-H Super Saturday.

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Want to Join?

New enrollment begins October 5 and ends April 1, 2015. The only cost is for curriculums that coordinate with the chosen project. Parental involvement is highly encouraged though the goal is for the participant to do all of the work.

Each club is led by a volunteer parent or adult who is the group resource leader and has been trained by Pam Watson. They help the many group project leaders as they guide the 4-H youth participants.

Once a participant has enrolled in 4-H they can join a club and choose a project they want to make or learn for the year. They are required to give a five to seven minute presentation or demonstration during one of their monthly club meetings, followed by a question and answer period. The participants keep track of their goals, fundraising projects and experiences by writing in their record books.

When you consider the benefits of learning how to set goals and gain confidence, time management, responsibility, financial awareness, respect for animals, business management, public speaking and being a good citizen, it’s no wonder that 4-H is as popular as ever.

So what are you waiting for?

Tiffany lives in Salkum, Wa, with her two daughters and husband. She enjoys homeschooling her girls and loves an opportunity to teach them by experience. She plans on joining 4-H this fall.

Lewis County Agent

Contact: Pam Watson 740-1220; Email - pamela.watson@lewiscountywa.gov

West Lewis County 4-H Club

Projects: Livestock, food, arts, crafts, gardening, sewing Contact: Stacy Engel; (360) 291-3166

Napavine Go-Getters 4-H Club

Projects: Beef, goats, poultry, sheep, swine Area: Napavine, Toledo, Onalaska, Centralia Contact: (360) 262-3887; jowens@localaccess.com

Logan Hill Headliners

Projects: Clothing and food Contact: Ericka Suhrbier; (360) 785-0153

Curtis Valley Cattle Club

Projects: Livestock Contact: Cindy Dykstra; (360) 245-3205

Millwood Riders and Stockmen

Projects: Shooting sports, archery and animals Contact: Cindy Mitchell; (360) 880-9784

Uma’s Urchins

Projects: Pocket Pets Area: Onalaska Contact: Elaine Latshaw; (360) 978-5965

River Riders

Projects: Equine Area: Toledo, Winlock Contact: (360) 785-9442; oldmexico@peoplepc.com

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A BREAKDOWN OF THE BIBLE BOOKS

4th Annual

Autism

ConferenCe

Community of Support Thursday, October 9th & Friday, October 10th • 9 am - 3 pm Bethel Church, 132 Kirkland Rd, Chehalis (Exit 72 from Interstate 5) Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Charles Cowan

from Seattle Children’s Hospital Autism Center- Medical Director

Workshops • Vendors • Lunch Provided

Cost Per attendee:

$50 Professional/ $30 Parent(s) Prepay: $30/ Professional / $15 Parent(s) 2 Days: $70 Professional / $35 Parent(s) Contact April Kelley

April.Kelley@lewiscountywa.gov • 360-740-1284 Register Online - info@: www.LCAutism.org

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Many times people ask Bible questions and are amazed that a preacher can open his Bible to a verse that gives the answer immediately. Some say, “I wish I were that smart.” But friends, he is probably not as smart as many of you. In fact, to say he is of average intelligence would much closer fit his description.

The key to having Bible answers to Bible questions is to know your Bible. And this demands time spent studying the Bible.

Not books about the Bible, but the Bible itself which is a product of God Himself.

Now to the serious Bible student, here are some helps: 1. THERE ARE 66 BOOKS IN THE BIBLE WRITTEN BY ABOUT 40 DIFFERENT MEN (GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT) OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 1600 YEARS. 2. THE OLD TESTAMENT CONTAINS 39 BOOKS, AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CONTAINS 27 BOOKS. 3. SO ACTUALLY THE BIBLE, RATHER THAN BEING ONE BOOK, IS A LIBRARY OF 66 BOOKS. Maybe one of the most amazing things of all about the Bible is that even though the Bible contains 66 books written by different authors over a period of about 1600 years, there are no real contradictions; and a continuous story of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, is told from the beginning in Genesis to the end in Revelation.

Read this book and study it; it is worthy of your consideration.

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A BEE NAMED BEA AND OTHER POEMS

Written by: Candace Dietz Published by: Mixed Media memoirs, December 11, 2013 Intended for ages: 2 and up

Reviewed by: Lily Pond and her helper, Lily Pad, living in Centralia.

Once in a while a children’s book comes along that is enjoyable for the entire family. A Bee Named Bea And Other Poems, by Candace A. Dietz, is one of those books.

There are 21 poems, each telling a story about friendship, or lessons learned, while following each individual character’s story as they travel through their life, like in the poem “A Bird Named Dickie” as he learns to share; and, “A Cow Named Sue” who liked to moo; and, “A little girl named Kempie Pearl,” who seems to only know the words, “no, no, no.”

This book was fun to read to my two-year-old, who loved matching the pictures to the word. My nineyear-old read it out loud to the rest of our family. I would recommend this book for all ages, and I’m not the only one.

Here is my nine-year-old’s, first book review: “I liked A Bee named Bea because the poems were funny and had lots of rhymes. The illustrations were also my favorite out all the books I have read, because they really showed the animals and silly children.

My favorite poem had an alligator named Augie that was friends with a frog, and my second favorite was a butterfly named Arin, because she never can stay still, like me.

I would tell anyone to read this book. I even took it to school and read it to my class.

They all enjoyed it too.”

Overall, we could say that with the multiple poems featuring each individual character’s experience, the book tells stories of learning, sharing, and growing.

Anyone, at any age, will be left with a sense of enjoyment from reading the poems and viewing all the unique illustrations.

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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON DANCE CENTER OPENS 32ND SEASON In their 32nd dance season, beginning September 3, 2014 Southwest Washington Dance center welcomes back, an experienced staff of nine professionals.

Mission Statement

Curriculum

Southwest Washington Dance Center is dedicated to professional quality instruction, appreciation and presentation of dance as an art form throughout Lewis County and greater Southwest Washington.

History

SWDC was incorporated in 1982 by former professional dancer Dean Speer, working with a dedicated group of local dancers and teachers. The tradition of quality instruction began at that time with additional instructors being brought in from the urban areas of Seattle and Portland. These teachers brought impeccable resumes to the budding Dance School. The school has grown from primarily a Ballet School to one that includes instruction in Creative Movement, Parent/Toddler, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Acro, Tumbling and Rhythmic Gymnastics. The Ballet program also includes classes for men, partnering and pointe.

Staff

The legacy of very talented and experienced teachers at SWDC remains a high priority.

Classes are offered for students ages two to adult and students are placed with staff, that have expertise in their area of dance.

The Dance Center offers a wide range of classes for dancers at all levels. For the 4-6 year olds, they offer a special program called Creative Movement. Children ages 2 and 3 can also participate in this program in a special Parent/Toddler class. These classes are developmentally appropriate for young children and prepare them for more disciplined dance classes when they are older.

The Ballet program continues to be the backbone of the studio. Classes from pre-ballet through advanced level pointe and partnering are offered. Classes are offered for those who wish to have a recreational class or for those who wish to pursue the highest level of achievement in a dance discipline.

Community Connections

SWDC has always had a tradition of giving the gift of dance to the community.

They have worked hard to develop a professional Performance Company. The Performance Company participated in the tribute to Merce Cunningham, a local dancer/choreographer, who amassed world wide acclaim. Every year SWDC dancers perform in school and senior home tours, at the Providence Festival of Trees, Southwest Washington Fair and many other community

events. They have also performed with the Community Concerts, NW Wind Symphony and for The Miss Lewis County Pageant.

The 32nd Season Offers

The Nutcracker: The largest event that SWDC produces is the annual Nutcracker Ballet.

This full-length ballet, features dancers from SWDC and is cast with adults and non-dancing children from the community. Nutcracker continues to be a magical delight to the Lewis and Thurston County area. This year performances for the 19th annual Nutcracker will be on December 12, 13 & 14th, 2014.

Dance Festival Northwest: An annual spring event sponsored by the dance center is Dance Festival Northwest. This brings dancers from all over the Pacific Northwest to participate in dance workshops and a public performance at Corbet Theatre.

Each dance company brings its own work of ballet, modern or jazz to perform. Our own resident choreographers prepare pieces for SWDC dancers to perform in the festival.

Mark your calendar for March 21, 2015.

Spring Dance Concert: The third big event of the year is the annual “Spring into Summer” all school spring dance concert.

All of the dancers from age three on up, have

the opportunity to perform in a professional environment, in this very special concert.

On June 20th, 2015 three wonderful performances will be offered at Corbet Theatre.

Fall registration now taking place

SWDC is a child and family centered school that gives the recreational dancer or the budding professional, the room to grow and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.

You are invited to give them a call or come by the studio to receive detailed information about fall classes. Registration begins August 11th and will remain open until classes are full.

SWDC’s address is 455 N. Market Blvd. in Chehalis. They are located in downtown Chehalis. You may reach them by phone at 306-748-4789 or view their schedule on their web page at www.swwdance.org.

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“Amazing... what a creative niche of dancers has formed in Lewis County.”

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ccording to Asian historians, toys similar to yo-yos that date to about 1000 B.C. have been found in China. These take the form of two sculpted ivory disks connected by a central peg and suspended from a silk cord. t more than two thousand years old, the yo-yo is the world’s second oldest toy. The yo-yo’s popularity, like the toy itself, has gone up and down.

There are varied opinions about which culture invented the yo-yo. Some people think that different cultures may have come up with it independently of each other at about the same time in history.

Standards Link: Reading: Students use reading skills and strategies to understand a variety of informational texts.

When it come to age, only dolls are older than yo-yos.

Drawings of yo-yo shaped objects have been found in ancient Egyptian temples.

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ome historians say 16th century hunters in the Philippines used the yo-yo as a weapon. A hunter would fling the disk at his prey and use the string to pull back the disk. Others say this isn’t true and believe the yo-yo was just used as a toy.

We do know that the person who made yo-yos popular in the modern era was a young man from the Philippines named Pedro Flores.

He was a yo-yo expert who could do amazing tricks. He started his yo-yo company in 1928 with 12 copies of the handmade toy he called the Flores Yo-Yo. Eighteen months later, he had three factories employing 600 workers who produced 300,000 yo-yos daily. The name and the toy were a hit!

Standards Link: History: Understand similarities between cultures past and present.

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Morning Scramble chool and/or work mornings have the wonderful combination of starting out VERY S early and having a long list to get done prior to leaving for the day. Many parents notice their stress levels rising, and patience thinning over and over because they find themselves rushing their children around to make it out the door in time.

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If you are the type of household that believes in If breakfast selection has you writhing in breakfast first — because we have to keep the outfit impatience because they "just can't decide" clean and neat, right? — try reversing things a bit. and tend to stare into the pantry with deep Don’t panic; it will be okay. indecision, a breakfast chart may revive you.

Having your child get completely ready before On Sunday, make a chart (whiteboard you serve them breakfast will instantly lengthen the or even a computer print out) and have your time you have to get ready in the morning. This is child fill out what they are going to want for because kids are built to hurry only for things THEY breakfast for the next week. Then stick find important and for some strange reason eating to the list! This works for packed breakfast tops getting dressed, brushing their lunches too! hair or making their bed. Strange, right?

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Back to school Means elevated risk For lice Although the return of school may elicit smiles from parents who have spent the entire summer trying to keep kids busy and out of trouble, when kids start bringing home notices of head lice outbreaks, those wide grins may fade.

Close Quarters

Head lice can strike just about anyone anywhere, and seems to proliferate in close quarters, like those of a typical classroom. Children who keep backpacks and belongings beside other students' items may unwittingly pick up lice and bring them home, where they can infect the child and other members of the family.

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tures, though they can be a nuisance. Lice bites are known to cause irritation and inflammation on the scalp. Persistent scratching may lead to infection. Lice do not signal that a person has bad hygiene, and a child who contracts lice should not be embarrassed.

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Lice are small and grayish-white in appearance, and they are usually no larger than a sesame seed. They can move fast, so usually lice infestation is identified by spotting the lice eggs, which are called nits. These look like tiny, yellow or tan dots before they hatch. Lice lay nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp. This is the ideal temperature for keeping the eggs warm until they hatch. Many lice nymphs will feed on blood every day to grow into adult lice. However, a louse can survive up

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Treating head lice means ridding the head of all nits and adult lice. A special comb is used to capture the tiny eggs.

This can be a painstaking process, particularly for children with long hair. Topical insecticides in lotion and shampoo are used to kill the lice. However, these products may not penetrate the nits, so the topical solution may need to be applied several days later to kill any emerging lice.

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The best way to combat lice is to emphasize prevention. Children should not share combs, brushes, scarves, hats, or other clothing. They also should avoid close physical contact with someone who has lice.

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Making New Friends Students learn lessons each day. While many of these lessons pertain to their coursework, kids pick up much more than book smarts from school — where kids first learn to cultivate friendships and build lasting relationships.

In addition to a new curriculum, new teachers and new schedules, kids also might make new friends once a school year begins. While some familiar faces carry through from grade to grade, chances are youngsters will meet new students who may soon become good friends. While many kids find it easy to make new friends, others might need some assistance so they can make the most of opportunities to socialize and form friendships that might last a lifetime.

• Offer opportunities for socialization. Children should be given the opportunity to explore friendships outside of the classroom where peer pressure might not be so prevalent.

Establish a carpool or invite a classmate over for a play date.

Unstructured time to play or get to know each other is a great way to establish friendships. Invite new children over each time to see which friendships are the strongest, but make sure you are not pushing a friendship on your child.

• Discover common interests. One of the quickest ways to build friendships is through common interests, says Kirk Martin, a behavioral therapist and author. Encourage your child to join a club or sports group where he or she can meet other kids with similar interests. Sometimes finding reasons to talk to other children is the most difficult step in making new friends.

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• Teach proper manners. Children who are polite, wellmannered and know how to follow direction are better equipped to attract friends. Children who misbehave may be shunned by other kids and their parents who do not want the hassle of an unruly youngster coming over to play. Respectful children who are honest, trustworthy and capable of sustaining eye contact and making small talk may find it easier to make friends.

• Take the friendship lead. As parents, you can improve your child's chances of making friends by getting friendly with their classmates' parents. You do not have to become bosom buddies with everyone, but making connections with fellow parents can reinforce the value of friendship to your children.

Socializing as families also presents other opportunities to get together and solidify relationships.

• Boost confidence levels. As a parent you can talk to your children about their strengths and positive attributes.

Emphasizing kids' best traits will increase their self-esteem, and that sense of self-worth can make it easier for them to make friends. A child who is shy and insecure may retreat when meeting new people, but a child who can proudly stand behind his or her accomplishments may attract friends easily.

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