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HEALTHY HOMETOWN HEROES SHAMROCK CELEBRATIONS Activities For Your Little Leprechauns

A Journalism Contest

KIDS CAN COOK

Snack Time Independence

WOMEN’S SERVICES AT CAPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

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Award-winning for overall inpatient satisfaction!

Readers of thE Month All winners receive a $20 gift certificate, and a cake from our bakery.

Broc Burnham-Ruege Fords Prairie

Alisha Anderson St. Joseph

Maxwell Street Edison

Rubilynn Saranchuk R.E. Bennett

Breanna Berry Jefferson Lincoln

Chloe Chloupek St. Joseph

Summer Rains Fords Prairie

Erin Wylam St. Joseph

Dakota Romines Edison

Trinity Savill R.E. Bennett

Jeremiah Goldenstein Jefferson Lincoln

Chloe Thomas R.E. Bennett

Bailey Powell Fords Prairie

Joey Wylam St. Joseph

Danny Guerrero Edison

Lain Henninger R.E. Bennett

Camie Valentine Jefferson Lincoln

Aniecea Bell Fords Prairie

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Fitness Strikes!

Things to Do Small and Friendly Animals Secure Them Safely Camping: The Great Indoors

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Bringing Home Baby #2 Get Your Garden Going Toss The Toys!

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Scrapbook Lip Balm

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Shamrock Celebrations Book Review: A Little Leprechaun Very Blarney Activities 5 Pages Of Birthdays!

National Noodle Month

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Beatles & Butterflies A Student’s Star Kids Can Cook Journalism Contest Cabin Fever Facts & Stats

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Aspen Gist, 9 months old with Mom Melissa. Proud parents are Justin & Melissa Gist of Chehalis. On the contents page, proud sister Trinity, age 2 1/2 years with Aspen. Photo taken by Alison Clinton of Horizon Photo & Design. Please see ad on pages 16& 24.

HEALTHY HOMETOWN HEROES

A Journalism Contest

SHAMROCK CELEBRATIONS Activities For Your Little Leprechauns

KIDS CAN COOK

Snack Time Independence

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Principal Baker at 360-748-3213 or 360-269-4016. www.lcas.org March 2011 • Southwest Washington Family • 3

March Events

March 1st

March 17th

Tuesday and Thursday evenings in March can be spent strengthening your family! Develop better problem solving skills, learn how to avoid power struggles, increase family communication and more. Please call Boyd or Jessica at 3307605 or Linda at 736-9391 ext. 464 for details and registration.

Bring the family for a free concert featuring Fiddlehead, hailed as one of the finest Celtic groups in the Northwest. This is one festive way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day together. For more information call 736-5164 or visit www.mcmenamins.com.

Communicating With Your Teen 5:30 - 8 p.m., Centralia High School

March 5th

25th Annual White Pass Winter Carnival 10 a.m., White Pass Ski Resort

Join us Saturday and Sunday to see the interactive snow castle, carnival games (25¢ and up) and races, snow sculptures, live music and fireworks (7:15 p.m.) Saturday! For additional information call (509) 672-3101 or visit www.skiwhitepass.com.

March 7th

Pacific NW Chamber Orchestra Concert 7:30 -9:30 p.m.; Corbet Theatre, Centralia College

Irish Music & Dancing 5 p.m., Olympic Club Theatre

March 18th

Home & Garden Show Yard Bird Mall, Chehalis

This annual event starts Friday, but we recommend visiting the last day, Sunday, from 1 - 3 p.m. when your kids can meet the Mariner Moose! No admission charge for the event. For more details please call 748-8885 or visit www.chamberway.com.

March 19th

Family Dance Party 3 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library

Enjoy this concert, free for all ages, conducted by David Judd.

The Orchestra has over 40 musicians and has been performing since 2003. For additional information please contact Ruth Woodcock at 736-9391 ext. 248 or rwoodcock@centralia.edu.

Boogie down in the library's 'dance club' for a wiggly good time. Children from birth to age 10, accompanied by an adult, are invited to dance to groovy tunes along with a disco ball and bubble machine. For more information visit http://events.trlib.org.

March 12th

March 24th

Aircraft/Military Collectibles Display 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Olympia Flight Museum, Olympic Regional Airport

Come and take a look at aircraft and military vehicles on display. Field and flight gear, uniforms, insignia and collectibles will also be displayed and/or sold. General Admission is $5.00.

For more information please call (360) 705-3925.

Comedy Cafe 6 p.m.; Corbet Theatre, Centralia College

Join us for the first annual family friendly comedy improv night.

Don't miss out on the good laughs.

March 26th

SWW Kidsignment Fairway Shopping Center, Centralia

Arrive early Saturday morning for the best consignment sale around! This 2-day sale includes clothing, baby equipment, toys, shoes, and more. (Infant through teen.) Public shopping starts Saturday 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Sunday is discount day - many items 50% off, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come see the thousands of items that will be for sale this weekend only! For more information please call 807-8203 or visit swwfamily.com.

Have an event you would like us to list?

Please email your request to cwilson@chronline.com. In the event haven’t received a response from us, please call 360-807-8213.

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Insects & Spiders d i D YOU Know?

Butterflies taste with their hind feet.

Queen termites may live for fifty years.

A house fly only lives two weeks.

There are more beetles on earth than any other living creature.

The number of species alone is nearly a quarter-millon.

(The United States has 28,000 species).

It would take 27,000 spiders, each spinning a single web, to produce a pound of web.

Bees have five eyes. There are three small eyes on the top of a bee’s head and two larger ones in front.

Only female mosquitoes bite.

The caterpillar has more than 2,000 muscles.

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Dr. Suess Day March 5th, 2011

• Kids’ Activities All D ay!

• Story Time • Specials on Children’s Books

518 N. Market Blvd. Chehalis • 748-6221

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Looking for a fun way to get some exercise with your family? Bowling is so entertaining you may not even notice you are working up a sweat. There are plenty of places to bowl in our area, but for families on a tight budget, look no further.

Dollar Days!

PRESCRIPTION DROP OFF BOXES ARE HERE! Instead of throwing your prescription drugs in the trash or flushing them down the toilet, there is now a safe way of disposing of expired, unused or unwanted medication. Help reduce the risk of having prescription drugs fall into the hands of teens or adults that may misuse them.

Lewis County PubLiC HeaLtH

Always Working For a Safer and Healthier Community

Funding provided by Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area

Disposal locations:

· chehalis, law and Justice building (inside) · centralia, police Department (outside) · Morton, police Department (inside) · packwooD, sub-station (inside) · winlock, city hall (inside)

Is There Room in Your Nest?

Catholic Community Services

is looking for dedicated adults to provide temporary foster care for youth from age 10-17.

Must pass a background check, be 25 or older, and have an extra bedroom. Monthly reimbursement of $1500.

For more info call 360-878-8248.

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When: Tuesday Evenings, Starting at 4 p.m.

(Official hours are until 10 p.m., but we think you should be in bed by then!)

Where: Centralia Bowl 827 N. Tower Ave. Cost: $1 per game, $1 shoe rental Helpful hint: Tuesday nights can get very busy, so arrive at 4 p.m. sharp or plan on snacking on one of the $1 bites while you wait for a lane to open up. (No reservations are taken on Dollar Days.)

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Safely Secure Your Precious Cargo Ensuring the safety of their children is of the utmost priority for parents. One of the leading causes of injuries to children involve motor vehicle crashes.

The National Center for Statistics and Analysis says nearly 250,000 children are injured every year in car accidents.

Many of these injuries can be attributed to improper restraint systems used on children. In order to safeguard passengers, drivers must be aware of how to properly secure young children in the car.

The type of vehicle restraint depends on several factors, including the child's age, weight and height. Although vehicles have safety features unique to each individual vehicle, the safest place a child can ride is in the center of the backseat of the car. Children should not ride in the front seat because an air bag is not designed for the height and weight of a child and can cause serious injury if deployed.

In terms of car seats, here is a general guideline to use.

Again, consult the owners' manual of the vehicle and the car seat instruction booklet to ensure proper placement of the car seat.

Infants

Infants should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible. Car seat manufacturers are making seats that accommodate heavier weights, meaning an infant may be able to ride rear-facing comfortably and safely well past his or her first birthday.

At a minimum, an infant should remain rear-facing until the age of one AND if the child is under 20 pounds.

If the car seat can accommodate the weight and the child is comfortable, leave him or her rear-facing. Otherwise, the seat can be switched to forward-facing if the baby is a year old and 20 pounds or more.

Infant car seats (the snap-and-go type that are part of travel systems) may be outgrown faster than a convertible car seat.

Parents may want to consider using a convertible seat instead.

Convertible seats transition from infant to toddler.

Toddlers/Pre-Schoolers

If a toddler is still comfortable rear-facing, continue to leave the child in that position. Otherwise, a forward-facing car seat with full 5-point harness system should be used.

School-Age

Booster seats are used for children who have outgrown a forward-facing car seat with harness system. They may have backs or be backless, depending on design. In general, children should use a booster seat until they reach a height where an adult seatbelt will work correctly without the need for the child to be raised up. This may mean a child should use a booster until he or she is between 8 and 12 years old and about 4-foot-9 inches tall.

Proper Installation

Car seats are secured in the car by a LATCH, or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, system for most newer vehicles made after 2002. Car seats may feature flexible latches on a seatbelt type device or a rigid metal device that snaps onto the LATCH hook. They also may be used with locking seatbelts in older cars.

Because car seat manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers have myriad of designs for seats, finding a correct fit for a car isn't always easy. Many parents stress out about the installation of car seats. Even with the obsession about proper installation, research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that as many as 80 percent of all car seats are improperly installed and used.

Parents who have difficulty with a car seat should return it and try another. Many police stations will help with installation of car seats and can check fit.

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St. Patty’s Day for the Kids Everyone is a little Irish come St. Patrick’s Day, and children are no exception. There are many things little ones can do to have a good time on St. Patrick’s Day. Dress in green: Encourage kids to dress and accessorize in all shades of green. For even more flair, they can use face paint to draw shamrocks on their cheeks and hands.

Crafts: From paper four-leaf clovers to homemade leprechaun hats and belt buckles, children can get in the spirit by fashioning crafts that correspond with the theme of the day.

Treasure hunt: Send little leprechauns in search of gold at the end of the rainbow. Like an Easter egg hunt, hide gold-wrapped chocolate coins around the house and set kids off to find the treasure.

Blarney Stone toss: Play a game of "hot potato" to Irish music using a garden rock to serve as the "Blarney Stone." When the music stops, the person holding the stone is disqualified.

Coin toss: Set up a pot or hat and see how many coins each child can toss into the hat. The one who gets the most in the hat wins.

Freeze dance: Play Irish music and children have to "freeze" when the music is shut off. If someone moves, he or she has to sit out.

Baking specialties: Invite the kids to help bake some delicious treats, such as cupcakes with green frosting or Irish Soda Bread.

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Children celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can do so in a number of fun ways.

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Book Review A Colorful Leprechaun Creates Magical Learning

Room 4 More?

Lewis County Foster Parents Wanted

Upcoming Foster/ Adopt Parent Training

Orientation: Wed., March 9th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Pre-Service Training: Sat/Sun March 12 & 13 AND Sat/Sun March 26 & 27 (Must attend all sessions to graduate) Trainer Aurther Fernandez A Comprehensive course designed especially for those considering the role of foster parent, adoptive parent or kinship care.

Location: Centralia DCFS Office, 3401 Galvin St. Centralia, WA 98531 Pre-Register for the classes: room4more@comcast.net or call (360)485-8146.

For more information about Foster or Adoptive Parenting, call:

1-888-KIDS-414

Teach days of the week and colors.

Count birds, butterflies, flowers and animals.

The Changing Colors of Amos

by John Kinyon Cherished Publications, 2010 Pre-school age

Children learn best when they are involved with the stories they hear and read. Looking for characters, anticipating what might come next, and discovering a shared experience within the story are excellent tools for sparking imagination and creating a thirst for learning.

Now, there is no reason to miss your annual mammogram

Many women avoid their annual mammogram because they are afraid of feeling pain during the exam. Now, there is a way to minimize the discomfort. We offer every woman MammoPad, a breast foam pad that serves as a cushion between you and the mammography system. So you can relax, knowing your mammogram will be warm, soft and comfortable.

In this book As children travel along with Amos, a sweet little leprechaun who hides on each colorful page, they will discover that each day of the week brings a new color and place in the beauty of the outdoors.

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When was the last time you had your teeth checked? Ask a parent when your next appointment is scheduled.

Read today’s newspaper and tell your teacher about your favorite article.

Spring forward!

Move the clock forward by one hour and enjoy an extra hour of daylight.

Try a variety of noodles this month such as macaroni, linguine, fusilli, bow ties, etc.

Go for a walk today and see how many signs of spring you can spot.

How many rhymes does your class know?

String them together and put on a show!

Make your own instruments and form a classroom band, or learn a new song to sing.

Make a reading corner and put out a stack of your favorite books and enjoy some reading time.

Fat Tuesday is the beginning of Mardi Gras. Make masks using the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold.

Check out a library book about a famous woman in history. Share an accomplishment with your class.

old Get a pile of ther, ge magazines toscissors some paper, d make and glue an . a collage

This day in 1862, the first paper money was issued.

Have a quiz to see who knows the portraits on each value of bill.

Invent a mystery story today. Decide on what makes a good mystery first.

Write it down in a paragraph or just tell your mysterious story.

Make yourself a chart showing the days you exercise. Mark off the number of hours you exercise each day.

Create a wall hanging to celebrate spring. From buds to bunnies, how many spring images can you include?

Can you stand on one leg and stretch the other leg out to one side, extend it in front of you and then behind you, holding it each time for a count of 10?

Talk as a family and come up with fun and easy ways to save money.

Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday was on this day. Look at his work online or in a book. Paint or color a picture using bright, bold colors.

Review the month of March. What things did you do well and what things could you improve upon?

What can you do to Make a map showing It’s Family Movie make sure your meals the route from your are nutritious? Make house to your school.

Night! Rent an one change this week What other places of animated movie to help yourself be interest can you add tonight and discuss more healthy. to your map? who is your favorite character and why.

Snakes, rainbows and shamrocks.

Find out why these things are relevant to this day.

It’s Family Story Night! Turn off the TV and let each family member take a turn telling a story about a favorite memory.

Lots of college basketball is being played this month!

Play a game of basketball with friends this afternoon.

Plan a hike today with your friends or family. Bring water and a snack and visit a place you’ve never been to before.

Join the Girl Scouts in encouraging reading and exercise.

Have everyone in Help cook dinner class draw and color tonight. Try making their picture of an a new recipe apple. Collect them following instructions together to make a in a cook book. giant bowl of apples.

Start your spring On this day in 1882, cleaning today. Clean the first pancakes out your closets and were made. Have donate the clothes breakfast for dinner you’ve outgrown. today and enjoy some pancakes.

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OPEN ENROllmENt St. Joseph School

High Academic Achievement with God in the Classroom

GOOD FOOD pure & simple

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all Faiths Welcome Quality instruction small Classes with individualized in a safe learning environment

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Saturday, March 26th 10 am - 5 pm Friday, March 27th 11 am - 3 pm Kids/Baby Clothing High Chairs Maternity Items Strollers & Cribs Teen Clothing

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Kindergarten, Centralia Christian School Mrs. Taylor has loved teaching kindergarten since the 1980's. She interned and trained for the elementary grades but says she worked her way "up" to kindergarten. Her passions include her family (especially the six grandkids), hand-quilting, gardening, reading and water coloring.

Mrs. Taylor, Thank you for inspiring our youth!

‘I like it when Mrs. Taylor lets us paint. She is nice to all of us!’ ~Luke H., nominator

‘Mrs. Taylor genuinely cares about every child and she provides a safe place for each student to grow socially, emotionally, spiritually and academically.’ ~Sara H., parent Many of Mrs. Taylor’s students wanted to share why she is so special to them: ‘I love Mrs. Taylor because she never lets us get hurt.’ ~Ellie C. ‘I like how Mrs. Taylor colors.’ ~Riggs W., student

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Send in your nominations for your favorite teacher!!

Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531. Or you 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: ______________________________________________ Name of child nominating teacher: _______________________________________________

‘I like that Mrs. Taylor gives us books to read.’ ~Soren D., student

Name of parent & phone #: _______________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________________

‘I like that Mrs. Taylor lets us go to centers.’ ~Isaac B., student

Please include a few sentences on why you think your teacher should be featured.

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

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Get Your Garden Growing!

You will need:

Amazingly large fruits and vegetables are somehow grown every year. Their weights and sizes are reported to the Guinness Book of Records. This book, full of astonishing information, can be found at your local library.

Pierce the sweet potato Put the potato, small end Fill the jar with enough with three evenly spaced down, into the jar as water to keep the bottom toothpicks to hold it up shown. of the sweet potato wet. in a jar.

Unscramble the letters to discover which fruits and vegetables check in at these weights:

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You would be sitting at th dinner table a long time e if yo had to finish every bite of u this 35-pound (19 kg) CLIRBOCO.

Put the jar in a dark Once roots are growing, Once a vine has grown to place. In a few weeks the move the jar to a sunny about six inches long, potato will grow roots. window. In a week or so, you can pinch it off and Change the water every the potato will sprout plant it in your yard. couple of days. leaves from the top.

Sweet potatoes grow in about four months.

The Guinness World Record for the largest salad was set in BJJG by the people of a small agricultural community in Israel. Residents prepared a BB,FAI pound, F ounce (AJ,BFJ kg) salad, using lettuce they had grown themselves.

Servings of the salad were sold, raising over $BE,JJJ to benefit a village for young adults suffering from severe disabilities.

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Max has grown up in the kitchen. Literally.

When he was first born I was nannying for a family in Los Angeles and would wear him in a sling while wearing the little girl I looked after on my hip - balancing the two while orchestrating their meals: running food processors with one hand, closing oven doors with my foot and bumping closed refrigerator doors with my hip.

Neither child wanted to be alone when it was meal prepping time - so, however ridiculous it seemed, or how awkward it was, I included them, as extensions of my own body.

When my mom, Jane, or Josh’s mom, Patty, would come to visit us in LA, they would wear Max in the kitchen! As long-distance grandmothers who also wanted to help their kids with grocery shopping and cooking - they also, chose to operate on dual levels: baby oggling and cooking.

My husband, Josh, and I have been host parents to nine college girls from Nepal, Hong Kong, and Japan - all of whom were eager to broaden our culinary horizons and all of whom consistently included Max in their preparation and cooking of extravagant and international cuisine. I cooked most of our meals and Max was

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always right along beside me, learning the ropes of measuring, spice enhancing, stirring, mixing, tasting. The quintessential sous chef.

Max has his own cookbooks, cookie cutters, apron and chef’s hat. In his perfect world, I would allow him to add freshly grated, imported parmasean or mustard, lettuce and pepper to everything. For the most part, I do.

Naturally, Max chose “Little Chefs” for one of his Fall Semester programs at school. His 7-yearold kitchen skills have been perfected and his confidence has soared through the roof.

“He now holds a pair of silicone whisks like a ninja wielding a pair of dangerous nunchucks.”

In “Little Chefs” the chefs-in-training sat at tables in the faculty meeting room every Monday afternoon and waited patiently for their ingredients to be delivered. After washing hands with hot water and lots of soap, the teachers dispersed the weekly recipe. Max explained the routine: “Read the instructions very carefully, Mom. And sometimes, you even have to re-read.

You need to understand what you’re doing.”

Max also told me he learned how to read all of the measuring cups right away but that the measuring spoons proved to be a different beast because apparently the stickers weren’t legible - so some confusion set in.

‘How a “Little Chefs” cooking class turned out the best Sous Chef I’ll ever have.’

by Lindsay J Stewart of Centralia

Some of Max’s most memorable cooking sessions at school included making different renditions of pizza - these two are easy to duplicate at home! And super-handy when introducing “kitchen independence” (as we call it in our house.)

Me: “If you’d like a snack and I’m making dinner or sitting under a mountain of laundry trying to fold my way out - then get in the kitchen and get creative!”

The neatest part about Max graduating from his cooking class at the end of the semester was seeing him proudly wear his Chef’s Hat and Apron! While he has genuinely shown interest in food prep, mixing, seasoning and plate presentation his entire life, he has also consistently expressed interest in eating healthy snacks and nutritious, balanced meals. The pancakes with chocolate chips I make him every other Saturday are plated with a handful of blueberries - at his request, I promise!

And when your child wants to pair up the weirdest stuff (fruit leathers on a sandwich with turkey and mustard!?) - Let him! It’s not going to kill him, and (hopefully) he will learn how flavors blend or don’t blend. If not, oh well! Most of all, kids love the freedom to make a meal their way.

Cooking is a creative activity just like painting and molding clay. It’s supposed to be fun! Some of the best art is the food we eat. Bon Appetite!

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Max’s Favorite Meals to Make: • Pancakes with chocolate chips and blueberries on the side • ONLY peanut butter sandwich • Quesadillas with guacamole

• Ham, mustard and mayo sandwich • Raw broccoli, carrots, with (Momsteamed) brussel sprouts - plain, with hummus or with black beans

Bagel pizzas:

• Slice a bagel in half using a plastic knife while the bagel is laying flat - not on edge like a tire.

• Spread some tomato sauce on each half of the bagel using a spoon.

• Sprinkle some shredded mozarella or cheddar cheese on top of the sauce.

• Place some pepporoni slices on top of the cheese.

• Add olives or pineapple chunks if you’d like!

• Place pizzas on a baking sheet and admire your work!

• Adult: place baking sheets in pre-heated 400° oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melting.

Pita pocket pizzas:

• Gently open up the pita pocket so you can place your ingredients inside.

• Spoon some tomato sauce into the pita pocket.

• Sprinkle some cheese inside the pocket.

• Add olives or pineapple chunks, or pieces of crumbled bacon or sausage.

• Place the pita pockets on a baking sheet and admire your work!

• Adult: place baking sheets in pre-heated 400° oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melting.

The class also made banana pancakes mashing the bananas on their own, then added in measured ingredients. Max’s absolute favorite part of his cooking class was at Christmastime when each student made their own gingerbread house by covering graham cracker squares with icing and sticking them to the sides of a milk carton. Then, the kids decorated the houses with M&Ms, gumdrops, candy canes and peppermint wheels. This one was such a success that Max ate his creation down to the very frame in which it stood on his walk home from school, leaving only a really sticky milk carton in the Gingerbread House’s place. It looked delicious!

Tricks & Tips for a Kid’s Kitchen:

• Wash your hands with soap & hot water and dry them afterwards.

• Read the directions and follow them carefully; and sometimes you have to re-read!

• Sit at the table and wait for your ingredients patiently.

• Be sure your adult has shown you how to safely cut with a plastic knife.

• Be sure your adult has shown you how to read the measuring cups.

• Be sure your adult has shown you how to use a whisk, a masher, or other tools.

• Always let your adult put the food in the oven and take it out! If your oven has a light you can watch your food while it cooks! But keep the door closed!

Centralia resident Lindsay Stewart, 28, currently living in New York City, writes freelance pieces pertaining to family travel, human interest and creative expression. Her days are filled with endless entertainment by her son, Maxwell, 6. Lindsay is fulfilled when she travels and finds humor in the humbling experience of living out of a backpack. She loves attending concerts and dancing to live music.

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Scrapbook Ayden V. loves to play soccer!

Jonny W. and Cole L. getting muddy outside.

SEND US YOUR PICTURES! Name of those in photo (please print): ___________________________________________________________

Billy W. and Annika M. play dress up on a rainy day.

Susannah B. ’I mustache you a question...will you be my Valentine?

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Signature (Parent or Guardian): ___________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ Photos can be sent via email to cwilson@swwfamily.com, or if you wish to send photos by 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 807-8213.

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Indoor Camping When you have spring fever but the winter weather hasn’t passed, set up camp indoors.

• Pitch a tent. Your children will love making a tent in the house. Play tents work well, but forts out of blankets are fun and get the creative juices flowing.

• When it gets dark don’t use any house lights, but set up battery fueled camping lanterns instead.

• Heat up treats in the fireplace if you have a wood stove or make S’mores Granola Bars in advance.

S'mores Granola Bars • 3 cups oats • 2 cups Golden Grahams cereal, one cup crushed • 1/3 cup honey • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk • 3 tablespoons salted butter • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 2 cups chocolate chunks (reserve 1 cup for topping) • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows Combine everything except 1 cup of chocolate chunks and the marshmallows.

Press combined mixture into a 13 x 9 inch greased glass baking pan and bake for 20 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove pan from the oven, sprinkle on marshmallows and return to the oven (now on broil) until the marshmallows are toasted. Remove from oven. Once the bars have partially cooled, sprinkle the remaining chocolate chunks on top. Allow to cool completely before cutting and eating.

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Dance Festival Northwest Corbet Theatre, Centralia College

Saturday March 19th, 2011 - 7:00 PM Classical & Contemporary Ballet Modern Jazz Hip Hop

Visiting companies this year include: Evergreen City Ballet - Renton Fremont Danceworks - Seattle Farewell Dance Company - Centralia Harbor Dance and Performance Center - Gig Harbor Island Youth Ballet - Seattle Johansen Olympia Dance/Ballet Northwest - Olympia Studio West Dance Theatre - Olympia The EK Project - Chehalis And Host Company, Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble - Chehalis

Tickets are available online at www.swwdance.org or the SWW Dance Center @ 455 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, and at the door.

TICKETS: $15.00 Adults & $10.00 Children, Students & Seniors For more information call the dance center at 360-748-4789.

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Heroes are all around us and their achievements – great or and small – inspire others to lead healthy lives.

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Unsure About A Sibling Ease the transition

Mom had been preparing two-year-old Jamie for the arrival of the new baby. "Oh, Jamie, it'll be so nice to have a little brother. You'll have someone to play with. I know you'll just love being a big brother." Jamie was all smiles.

How long, do you suppose it was before Jamie's smile was gone, and he was not thrilled with the intrusion into his life?

You're right. He soon found out that he was no longer the center of attention. His constant acting out just added to the rigors of taking care of a new baby.

"I don't know why he has to be so mean to little Jeffrey. I have to watch him every minute for fear that he will hurt the little one," bemoaned Mom.

A Solution to This Age Old Problem

Jamie probably feels a loss of love and control. He's trying to get it back the only way he knows how.

Sample Dialogue

"Jamie, we are going to have a new baby, and that's hard for everyone. Babies cry a lot and they take up a lot of our time. It won't be fun for a while. You might feel left out sometimes."

Teaching How to Get Love and Time on the Parent's Terms

"When you feel left out, come to me and pull on my shirt."

(Practice this several times to lock in the training.) "That will tell me that you need some of Mommy's love and time."

You will find that giving the older child some control like this does a good job of eliminating his/her trying to get the attention in negative ways. As one mother told me, "Now that I've done that, he no longer bites the baby's toes. I thought he was just being mean, but now I know differently."

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by Dr. Charles Fay, Love and Logic Institute

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A short drive to this amazing Lewis County farm will leave you feeling nothing but hometown pride. If you are ever second guessing small town hospitality - you know, the feeling that you can just hop down the road and ask your neighbor for some sugar - look no further than Danny Inman and Melinda Ryan.

They are kind and educated and pass on their warmhearted nature to their animals as well. With over 13 donkeys on their farm and three more on the way (all due this month!) they have their hands full, but took the time to show us around. As our visit was nearing, my son called Melinda ‘Grandma’ and although she doesn’t look the part, her patient interaction (with an inquisitive three-year-old) and instruction during our visit left us both feeling at home. If you ever have the chance to take a tour, don’t miss the opportunity.

Miniature donkeys are social herd animals. They will generally get along with goats, sheep, horses, llamas.

However, the best companion for a miniature donkey is another miniature donkey. A lone donkey will quickly become sad and depressed.

Miniature donkeys are one of the most affectionate and friendly animals of their kind. They are easily trained, tame, gentle, loyal, playful, and affectionate...the perfect pet. They are very social with their owners and they will give attention as well as demand it.

A “Jack” is a male donkey that has not been neutered or “gelded”.

A “Gelding” is a male donkey that has been neutered so that it cannot reproduce.

A “Jennet”, or “Jenny” as some people say, is a female donkey.

A “Foal” is a young donkey from birth to the time that they are weaned from their mother.

A “Weanling” is a young donkey that has weaned from its mother.

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The miniature donkey is a true breed and is not bred down. They are native to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia, and were originally desert animals. There are over 40,000 registered miniature donkeys in the United States and importations are no longer allowed. The miniature donkey must be under 36” or less at the shoulder. Miniature donkeys have very long life-spans, living to 25-35 years of age. The most common color for the miniature donkey is a gray dun with a black “cross” running over their shoulder and down their back. Donkeys do come in colors other than gray such as spotted, brown, black, sorrel.

Black and red, however, are very uncommon colors and highly prized in breeding programs.

Want to learn more about this great farm? Please take time to visit www.whitehawkfarms.com.

• Miniature donkeys eat one to two flakes of good quality grass hay per day. (They should not be over fed, because of their diminutive size, they can gain excessive weight easily.)

• Donkeys should have good, clean water 24 hours a day.

• Donkeys love treats such as toasted bread, carrots, and apples.

• A foal averages between 25 to 33 pounds at birth.

• Foals are up on their feet and nursing within 30 minutes of birth.

• Miniature donkeys are not fully grown until 3 years of age. (A jennet should never be bred until she is 3 years old.)

Miniature donkeys are wonderful, loving, entertaining pets. Some people show their donkeys at shows that are specifically geared to the miniature donkey. At the shows, donkeys participate in Halter, Trail, Jumping, and Driving classes to name a few. There are fun gaming classes costume classes too. Some people have breeding programs to pair the best with the best for quality offspring.

A herd can be anywhere from 3 donkeys to 150, or more! Mostly it depends on the acreage of the farm.

Sure! There are many classes at shows geared to children. The classes include Halter, Trail, and even driving!

In driving classes, children under 12 must have an adult in the cart with them. Miniature donkeys can be led in parades, they are always a crowd favorite. A word of advice, whether you are an adult driver, or a child driver, always, always, wear a helmet!

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Cabin Fever

When playing cards and 20 guesses gets old, try a new spin on Lincoln Logs. Use pretzel sticks, or pretzel rods for the younger kiddos, and glue to make a little log cabin. Some (mine!) may be very simple, but the future engineer/architects can get quite extravagant.

If you would like this project to be edible try using peanut butter or icing to adhere the pretzels.

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Hands On Children’s Area ◆ Research Library with Over 20,000 Photos ◆ New Local History Books ◆ New Exhibits All The Time!

Winter Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5pm Admission: FREE for Members Adults: $4.00 Seniors, Students & Military: $3.00 Under 6: FREE

Visit our new website www.lewiscountymuseum.org

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Baby, Baby, Baby, Oh! In Lewis County most babies were born to mothers who are

25-29 years of age.

In Washington

Alexander was the most popular baby boy name.

*These statistics are from 2009, the most current data available as of press time.

Tame the Toys Getting

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Removing lip balm from clothing: 1. Soak clothing in boiling water with detergent. Repeat until the stain is removed.

2. Set washing machine to high heat and wash with detergent.

The "Having a Child" instruction manual may have talked about 2 a.m. feedings and bouts of colic, but it may not have mentioned that having kids often means acquiring a household of stuff designed to care for and amuse these little ones – including lots and lots of toys. If spring cleaning means taming the toys and games in the home so that the living room doesn't look like an aisle in Toys 'R Us, keep in mind that it's possible to maintain some style in the home while co-habitating with the kids. Smart storage is one of a parent's best friends. Look for items that can hold toys and accessories but don't look like they were designed for kids. Nix the primary colored plastic bins for something more sophisticated, like an upholstered ottoman with a hinged cover for storage inside.

Turn wicker baskets and other sleek accessories into toy bins.

Even magazine holders and desk organization accessories can hold small figurines and children's books. Parents can even reserve one or two drawers in a bureau or china cabinet to quickly stash toys when company is coming over.

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March Birthdays!

Emma P. turns 9 on Mar. 1st!

Colin J. turns 2 on Mar. 19th!

Carter H. turns 4 on Mar. 8th!

Lena G. turns 7 on Mar. 8th!

♦ Belated

Mason M. turns 3 on Mar. 11th!

Ellee L. turns 1 on Mar. 9th!

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Adrian N. turned 17 on Feb. 14th!

xx Taylor S. turns 4 on Mar. 13th!

♦ Belated

Carson J. turned 1 on Feb. 25th!

Isabella P. turns 2 on Mar. 4th!

Alicia C. turns 8 on Mar. 7th!

Jax P. turns 3 on Mar. 3rd!

Carlos R. turns 8 on Mar. 28th!

Alena L. turns 6 on Mar. 18th!

Jonny W. turns 9 on Mar. 3rd!

Rebekah B. turns 6 on Mar. 15th!

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March Birthdays!

Mariah R. turns 6 on Mar. 1st!

Mikayla R. turns 7 on Mar. 27th!

Melissa S. turns 4 on Mar. 25th!

Ryan B. turns 3 on Mar. 9th!

♦

♦ Belated

Jordan M. turns 5 on Mar. 31st!

Belated

Sydney R. turned 12 on Feb. 24th!

Keplin T. turned 4 on Feb. 27th!

Bryson B. turns 8 on Mar. 11th!

Hannah F. turns 3 on Mar. 16th!

Clara F. turns 3 on Mar. 16th!

♦

Joel M. turns 1 on Mar. 12th!

Belated

Addyson R. turned 4 on Feb. 16th!

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♦ Belated

Laura B. turned 14 on Feb. 26th!

Maya J. turns 1 on Mar. 2nd!

Carson S. turns 1 on Mar. 26th!

Ashton C. turns 1 on Mar. 31st!

Samantha A. turns 1 on Mar. 15th!

Skyla D. turns 3 on Mar. 27th!

Carsen P. turns 1 on Mar. 15th!

Valen J. turns 5 on Mar. 21st!

♦ Belated

Marisol G. turned 3 on Feb. 6th!

SEND US YOUR PICTURES! Please have April birthday pictures to us no later than Mar 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 807-8213.

Name of those in photo (please print): ___________________ Sadie G. turns 2 on Mar. 19th!

Paige G. turns 7 on Mar. 11th!

Cailyn M. turns 6 on Mar. 11th

Signature (Parent or Guardian): ________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________

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St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, is the day that people everywhere wear green.

Born in Great Britain during the time of the Roman Empire, St. Patrick was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland where he worked as a shepherd.

He fled to France but eventually returned to Ireland as a missionary.

Look at the words on each of the gold coins. Put them in the pot in alphabetical order before the Leprechaun disappears with all the gold!

The Blarney Stone is a rock slab set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the village of Blarney.

According to legend, an old woman cast a spell on the stone to reward a king who had saved her from drowning. Kissing the stone gave the king the ability to speak sweetly and convincingly.

Kissing the stone is not an easy task, because it is difficult to reach. Anyone who wants to try has to lie on his or her back, bend backwards and downwards, and hold on to iron bars for support.

It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are given the gift of gab, or Blarney: the skill to get anyone to do what he or she wants. This is persuasive talk!

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Follow the trail to find the gold coin.

Add or subtract the numbers along the correct trail. Write the total on the gold coin.

How many shamrocks can you find on this page in three minutes? Now have a friend try. Who found the most?

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Find the words by looking up, down, backwards, forwards, sideways and diagonally.

Then see if you can find the words in this month’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day Starting at the upper left clover, leap across the shamrocks, adding and subtracting numbers as you go. Find a path that totals 30. Avoid the toadstools!

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