Mendo Lake Family Life August 2014

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Back-2-School Plan your year SPORTS

Pertussis Epidemic

How to stay safe

10 Tips for Success

Eat to Win What to feed athletes

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Feature Stories 8 Pertussis Protection Vaccinate to keep your family safe.

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11 2014–15 School Calendars Look up important dates.

12 Everyone’s a Winner Keep competition in perspective.

16 Sports Stepping Stones Determine age-appropriate activities.

18 Fuel for Champions Make the perfect pre-game meal.

Every Issue 6

Dear Readers

22 Calendar of Events

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Bits and Pieces

Celebrate Breastfeeding Week

Kinetic Carnivale Magic

24 Lakeport’s Serious Street Party

Some Like It Hot

28 Power to the Youth

Be a Hero

30 Humor Break

20 Cooking with Kids

A Better Kind of Gummy

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2014-15 Kindergarten Registration and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Students age 5 by September 1, 2014 will be enrolled in Kindergarten Students turning 5 between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2 2014 will enroll in our Transitional Kindergarten Program Estudiantes de 5 años de edad para el 1 de septiembre del 2014 serán inscritos en el Kinder.

Estudiantes de 5 años de edad entre el 2 de septiembre y el 2 de diciembre del 2014 serán inscritos en nuestro programa de Kinder Transicional.

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Dear Reader

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s summer wanes, school bells ready their rings. Before classes even begin, sports teams are out Sharon Gowan on the field, getting Publisher/Editor Sharon@family-life.us ready for the new season. Parenting budding athletes brings up a lot of questions. How do you help kids develop a balanced sense of competition? When are they old enough to join the team?

What foods will give them the most energy? For insight into these and other queries, see “Everyone’s a Winner” (page 12), “Sports Stepping Stones” (page 16), and “Fuel for Champions” (page 18).

community events (page 22) for ways to enjoy summer’s last days. And then take a look at the 2014–15 School Calendars (page 11) to know when to schedule your next family adventure.

Office Manager Patricia Ramos patty@family-life.us

Before classes begin, it’s important to make sure your kids’ vaccinations are up to date. This is especially true during the recent epidemic of whooping cough, or pertussis. Read “Pertussis Protection” (page 8) to learn why the DTaP vaccine is your best bet for keeping young ones safe.

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Bits & Pieces

Celebrate Breastfeeding Week

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amilies around the globe will be celebrating World Breastfeeding Week August 1–8—and for good reason. Studies have repeatedly proven that breastmilk is the optimal food for infants, fortifying their immature immune systems and protecting them from ills later in life, including asthma, diabetes, and obesity.

California’s rate of exclusive breastfeeding at six months is 27.4 percent, which exceeds the federal Healthy People 2020 goal of 25.5 percent.

But that number could be higher, asserts local advocacy groups such as the Mendocino County Breastfeeding Coalition, Lake County Breastfeeding Coalition, and the Sonoma County Breastfeeding Coalition. The latter offers an online Breastfeeding Resource Guide (www.sonoma-county.org/health/topics/pdf/bfresourceguide.pdf) that provides names of organizations that offer lactation support. Mendocino County mothers needing immediate breastfeeding support can call the Mendocino Breast Start Milk Line at (855) 855-MILK (6455).

For information regarding public and workplace breastfeeding laws in California, visit the site of the California Breastfeeding Coalition: californiabreastfeeding.org. To learn more about World Breastfeeding Week, see worldbreastfeedingweek.org. ¶

Some Like It Hot

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oes the site of chunks of tomato dripping off a tortilla chip make your culinary heart sing? Then be sure to check out the Fifth Annual Salsa Taste-Off on August 8, 5–8 p.m., at the Pear Tree Center in Ukiah.

Be prepared for some unusual concoctions. The organizers’ definition of “salsa” is whatever tastes good on a tortilla chip.

“What you call salsa, we’ll call salsa,” they proclaim. Ukiah Rotary will provide beer and water for taste buds demanding a cool down. And DJ Ken Steely will keep your feet moving while your mouth munches. The kids can hang out in a bouncy house as you sample the hot stuff.

If you have a favorite salsa recipe begging for the limelight, register for a booth.

Tickets are $5 adults, $2 ages 8–18.

Children under 8 are free. Booths are $50. Proceeds benefit the U.V.A.H. and Mayacama Industries. Call 468-8824 and 391-7211 for more information. ¶ www.mendolakefamilylife.com

Be a Hero

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hen it comes to protecting their kids, every parent wishes they had superpowers. The Hero Project, a new Lake County initiative set to launch August 28, says you don’t have to have X-ray vision or be telepathic to champion the needs of your children. The initiative, administered by the Lake County Office of Education and sponsored by area hospitals and businesses, will focus on several themes, among them the importance of spending time away from the computer, and instead, reading and eating together as a family. Expect to see The Hero Project at the Lake County Fair, August 28–31. Be on the lookout for the initiative’s billboards, pamphlets, website, app, and other materials. For more information, contact Shelly Mascari at smascari@lakecoe. org or 262-4161. ¶

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Pertussis Protection Vaccinate Your Family against Whooping Cough

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t starts with the sniffles and graduates to a runny nose, and then a cough. Your child has caught a bug. But this time of year, that nagging cold could be something much more serious. Pertussis, or whooping cough, peaks in the summer months and has reached epidemic proportions in California; Sonoma County has been especially hard hit. Vaccination can help protect you and your child.

How do you know it’s whooping cough?

First, what does pertussis look (or sound) like? In its early stages, which occur 7–10 days after exposure, pertussis appears to be a common cold, beginning with a runny or stuffed-up nose, sneezing, and mild cough. The characteristic severe hacking that ends with a whoop sound, hence the name whooping cough, doesn’t kick in for one or two weeks.

The sound is caused by the gasping for breath at the end of coughing fits, which can last for several weeks.

Children or babies may even turn blue while coughing, or vomit after a coughing fit, and the disease may 8 MendoLakeFamilyLife

lead to seizures (jerking or staring) or brain damage. In addition, the next time a respiratory illness rears its head, pertussis may reoccur.

Some infants, who are at the greatest risk of dying from the disease due to their immature immune systems, may not even develop a cough. Instead they experience life-threatening gaps in breathing (apnea), or just have to work hard to breathe. If you notice your baby or child is having a difficult time breathing, take her or him to an emergency room or doctor immediately.

Trust your gut, says Dr. David Smith, a Santa Rosa pediatrician affiliated with the Annadel Medical Group. “Parents

are very observant,” he says. “They know when their child has more than just a runny nose.”

Pertussis is highly contagious; one person can spread the illness to 15 nearby people. If you or your child ends up getting the disease, practice and teach good cough etiquette: cough into the inside of the elbow, not the hands, which may further spread germs.

It’s an epidemic.

Pertussis outbreaks are cyclical and occur every 3–5 years. The numbers rise, decrease, and then rise again, but have been increasing overall since the 1990s. During the last California outbreak in 2010, the state reported more cases of pertussis than it had in half a century. After levels dropped in 2011 and 2012, they doubled in 2013, and six months into 2014, the number of state cases reported had surpassed the total for the entire previous year.

The state declared an official epidemic on June 13. From the beginning of the year to June 24, 2014, 4,558 Californians were diagnosed with pertussis, 552 of which were in Sonoma County, 156 in Marin. Lake and Mendocino Counties fared much better with only 3 cases between them.

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Pediatric pertussis cases by age—California, 2014

Graph courtesy California Department of Public Health

“The most effective way to protect infants is vaccination of all pregnant women and vaccination of babies, according to the recommended schedule,” affirms Dr. Karen Tait of the Lake County Health Services Department.

The majority of people who are contracting the illness during this outbreak are teens, with 15-year-olds experiencing the highest number of cases. But infants are still the most susceptible to dying from the disease, especially since they cannot be vaccinated until they are 6–8 weeks old.

Why are the numbers rising?

Dr. Sears points out that breastfeeding is also helpful for edifying a baby’s immune system.

How well does the vaccine work?

“diphtheria,” “tetanus,” and “acellular pertussis.” These immunizations are given together to reduce the number of shots infants and children receive.)

What you can do.

Regardless of why the current outbreak is occurring, the best protection against the illness is vaccination. Unvaccinated children are at least 8 times more likely to contract pertussis than children who have been given all 5 recommended DTaP shots, which are administered at 2, 4, and 6 months, 15–18 months, and 4–6 years. A booster (Tdap) is given at 11 or 12 years of age.

There are several reasons why pertussis cases are increasing overall.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that more awareness of the illness, better diagnostic tests, improved Prepared by the California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch 4 of 4 reporting, increased circulation of Moms can help protect their unborn the bacteria, and waning immunity infants by getting vaccinated in are contributing factors. In terms of every pregnancy, preferably around fading immunity, the switch from 26–37 weeks gestation. According the whole-cell to acellular vaccine to the CDC, vaccinated “mothers (DTaP), which happened in the 1990s build antibodies that are transferred due to adverse reactions to the former, to the newborn, likely providing may be part of the problem. The protection against pertussis in early acellular vaccine is more purified, thus life.” In addition, the vaccinated causing fewer reactions, but may not mothers will be less likely to be as effective or long lasting as the transmit the disease to their babies whole-cell vaccine. (DTaP stands for during delivery. www.mendolakefamilylife.com

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According to the CDC, DTaP vaccines are 80–90 percent effective.

Among kids who get all 5 doses of DTaP on schedule, at least 9 out of 10 kids are fully protected the year following the fifth dose. The efficacy rate decreases with time, so children are more susceptible if it’s been awhile since they have had their last dose. Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Vaccine Book (Little, Brown and Company, 2011), advises that kids ages 3 and 4, 8–11, and 15 and older are vulnerable. “The infant doses provide a few protected years, as does the 5-year and 12-year booster. But in between, kids are susceptible,” he says.

In addition, Dr. Sears warns that babies who are born into large families or spend time in group child care situations are more at risk.

“First babies who are breastfed and are cared for in their own home have the lowest risk of catching pertussis,” counsels Dr. Sears.

How far should you go to protect your child?

Dr. Smith says parents should insist that anyone visiting an unvaccinated or partially vaccinated MendoLakeFamilyLife 9

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child be vaccinated. “If Grandma Betty wants to visit, she has to get the Tdap. No shot, no visit.” He also warns against taking children to places like the mall or fair, especially during high-traffic hours.

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Even adults who had a whole-cell vaccine in childhood should still get a Tdap shot, says Dr. Smith. There is no official recommendation at present

Unvaccinated children are 8 times more likely to contract pertussis. for how often a Tdap booster should be administered to adults. Many physicians, including Dr. Smith, have been re-immunizing themselves every 5–7 years.

It isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty close.

The fact that any of us have to worry about our children being vulnerable to pertussis even after they have received the vaccine is not ideal. “We need to develop a safer and more effective vaccine,” asserts Dr. Sears. Many other experts, including Dr. Smith, concur. But Dr. Smith reminds us that it takes a long time to make a better vaccine, and in the interim we need to make use of a technology that has saved thousands of lives.

“We are very lucky in this country.

Hundreds of thousands of children in the world die every year of what we consider vaccine-preventable diseases,” notes Dr. Smith.

Experts agree: Vaccination is your best protection against the pertussis epidemic. ¶

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Kelseyville Unified

Sept. 2

Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 16

Mar. 30–Apr. 3

June 12

Oct. 13

Konocti Unified

Aug. 13

Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 9, 16

Mar. 30–Apr. 3

May 29

Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Jan. 26, Mar. 13, May 1

Lake County International

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Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 16–20

Mar. 30–Apr. 6

June 11

Oct. 13, Nov. 12

Lakeport Unified

Aug. 14

Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 13, 16

Mar. 30–Apr. 3

May 29

Aug. 29

Lucerne Elementary

Aug. 13

Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 13, 16

Mar. 30–Apr. 3

May 28

Nov. 10

Middletown Unified

Aug. 12

Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 16–20

Mar. 30–Apr. 3

May 29

Upper Lake Elementary

Aug. 13

Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 9, 16

Mar. 31–Apr. 3

May 29

Nov. 10

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Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 9, 16

Mar. 30–Apr. 3

May 29

Nov. 10

Mendocino County

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Anderson Valley Unified

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Dec. 15–Jan. 2

Feb. 16

Apr. 6–10

June 11

Mar. 16

Arena Union Elementary

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Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 16–20

Apr. 6–10

June 12

Nov. 10, Apr. 3

Fort Bragg Unified

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Nov. 24–28

Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 13–20

Apr. 13–17

June 12

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Dec. 22–Jan. 2

Feb. 9, 16

Mar. 30–Apr. 6

June 11

May 15, 22

Manchester Union

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Dec. 22–Jan. 2

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Apr. 6–10

June 12

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Apr. 13–17

June 12

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Cultivating a Healthy Sense of Competition

Everyone’s a Winner

By Denise Morrison Yearian

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ompetition is about placing, but it needs to have its place. If undue emphasis is put on winning and excelling, children may end up losing interest in a sport they once enjoyed.

They may become reluctant to attend lessons, programs, or games, or they may want to stop going altogether. Likewise, they may develop an unhealthy view of competition.

As a parent, you can help steer your children toward positive and fun sports experiences that teach valuable life skills. The following ten tips will help you help your kids to keep competition in perspective.

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Look at self. Parents set the tone for how competition is viewed. Analyze your own feelings about your children’s participation. Your kids are taking their cues from you. Be sure you don’t emphasize winning over

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sportsmanship, physical development, skill, and fun. Be realistic. Keep in mind your children’s ages and developmental levels.

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Consider the coach.

Attend and observe your children’s programs to make sure the coaches or instructors are being fair and promoting fun, participation, and cooperation over winning. If some coaches do not have this approach, talk with them at an appropriate time—not at a game or

in the middle of practice. Remind them of the children’s ages and diplomatically tell them you think that they are focusing too much on competition. Sometimes people just need to have it pointed out to them. If things don’t change, talk with other parents and see if there is a supervising organization you can speak with. Go up in the ranks if you need to. However, do keep in mind that the vast majority of coaches, even high school coaches, are volunteering hours and hours of time for nothing more than the enjoyment of sharing skills in a sport that they love.

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Focus on fun. When having a good time is emphasized, children’s self image and self worth benefit. They perform better, too. Studies show kids actually stick to activities that they enjoy, rather than

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those in which they are goaded into shooting for a trophy or a metal.

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Watch for telltale signs. Be on the lookout for signals that competition is out of control. It’s normal to show disappointment about a bad play or lost game. You know children’s sense of competition is unhealthy if they express intense anger or grief, display an abundance of negative self-talk, or are overly anxious about competing. Other bad signs include cheating, withdrawal from friends and other activities, unsportsmanlike conduct, and/or using performanceenhancing drugs. When these kinds of behaviors emerge, parents may need to intervene and communicate to coaches and kids what is and is not acceptable behavior.

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Talk through frustrations. If your children are upset about losing a competition, give them time to cool down before talking things over. Then find out why they were so upset. Reframe the situation: “What were the good things that happened on the field today?” “You didn’t win, but you did do good things. Can you name a few?” Let them talk things out. Highlight their strengths and share how losing is an important part of playing, too.

Remind them that competitions are meant to be fun, and failure isn’t fatal. We learn things when we lose, just like we do when we win.

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Compliment publicly; criticize privately. Give fair and accurate feedback. If,

during a competition, your children perform poorly, be honest, but offer feedback in a positive way. Rather than say, “You did terribly today” say, “You can do better next time.”

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Avoid comparisons.

Encourage your children to always do their best and compete against their own top performance, not against others. Be careful with personal comparisons, too. Negative comparisons make a child feel inferior. Positive ones build up a child while putting others down.

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Set goals. Encourage your children to set attainable goals. Break down larger goals into smaller ones so that they can feel a sense of accomplishment.

Have them monitor and chart progress, and celebrate little

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successes along the way. Just make sure these goals are child-driven, not adult-driven.

Take the Higher Road It seems that being a good sport is becoming a lost art. A new Liberty Mutual Insurance survey of 2,000 parents and coaches of 7–12-year-olds reveals that approximately 50 percent believe that sportsmanship has worsened in youth sports since they participated as children, while only 12 percent feel it has improved. Yet, survey results suggest that the negative behavior of parents and coaches may be contributing to this problem:

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coach, and 16 percent said that they have witnessed a physical confrontation between parents.

• 55 percent of coaches have experienced parents yelling negatively at officials or their own kids, and two in five have experienced parents yelling at other kids.

• 60 percent of respondents reported either witnessing or participating in negative or abusive sideline behavior.

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Praise efforts. Again, emphasize fun, cooperation, and teamwork over competition and final outcome.

If their team loses, focus on the positive and remind them that they need to be a good loser and a good winner. Encourage them to congratulate the winning team.

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Be their cheerleader.

Provide support and encouragement, and let your children know you love them no matter how they perform. ¶ Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children.

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Sports Stepping Stones Assessing Activity Readiness by Age

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ids of all ages can enjoy participating in group sports. Here’s how to tell what your child is ready for, and when.

Preschool. Most children aren’t ready to participate in organized sports until they are around four or five. To see if your children are ready, assess their basic skills, such as running, throwing, and tracking objects in motion. Also consider their attention spans. Are they focused enough to learn from group instruction? Even then, practices should be short and allow time for free play. Programs should focus on the fundamentals of skill development, and emphasize having a good time over competing for a win.

Early elementary. By now, most children have had at least one experience with an organized sport.

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The emphasis should continue to be on skill development and having fun, not on competition. This is a good time to analyze what you want your children to get out of sports participation. Ask them and they will more than likely say to have fun, be with their friends, and learn a new skill. Make sure this philosophy lines up with the coach’s instruction. Let them sample different sports activities until they find one they truly enjoy.

Late elementary. At this age, children are beginning to get a grip on coordination and have a better concept of team effort. This is also a time when relative age factor comes into play, and those who mature

physically and mentally may seem to have an advantage. If not handled properly, it may put extra pressure on the mature child to perform, which could lead to burnout. Children who mature later may have to work harder on skill development; they may not initially get their coaches’ attention, but given time and encouragement, they often catch up with their counterparts. Because children mature at different rates, it is important to continue to focus on the process not the results, and to praise effort instead of outcome. This is especially important as competition grows. Look for programs that adhere to this philosophy and make sure the entire team has an opportunity to participate in play, regardless of skill level.

Middle school. This is a time when children are beginning to master skills and techniques. This

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can also be a time when league politics, controlling parents, and demanding coaches may dominate an activity, though it can happen earlier. If children feel as if they have lost control over their activity or if others are pressuring them, they may be in danger of burnout.

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Food for Champions What to Eat Before the Game

By Cynthia Lair Your children are getting psyched for the game. You want to do everything you can to support them, including feeding them food that will support an optimal performance. This excerpt from nutritionist Cynthia Lair’s book Feeding the Young Athlete tells you why and how to cook up a satisfying pre-competition meal.

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nside each of our muscle fibers lives stored glycogen, which gives the muscle fuel to use. Muscles can only store a limited amount of glycogen, so we must constantly replenish our stores by that delicious activity called eating. Yay! When our glycogen levels are low, we become slower, weaker, and less able to concentrate.

Glycogen is made from the food we eat, particularly carbohydrate-containing foods. It is critical to eat a healthy meal containing ample carbohydrates prior to a game or practice to have the muscle energy needed to play.

If your kids go to a game or a scrimmage without having eaten, they will not have the energy or concentration to play at their full potential.

Some players try to quickly down an energy bar or a piece of toast a half hour before the game because they have forgotten to eat earlier. If they do this, the food will sit uncomfortably undigested in their stomachs. They won’t have given their body time to transform the majority of the food into energy the muscles can use.

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What should athletes eat?

The quality and type of food selected affects performance. Always lean toward whole foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, eggs, and nuts, and steer away from packaged foods that have unrecognizable substances in the list of ingredients. Better food=better performance.

Each nutrient has a specific purpose in the body.

• Carbohydrates are used to create energy.

They transform the quickest into muscle glycogen—fuel for muscles. Examples: whole grain bread, brown rice, oatmeal, corn tortillas, quinoa.

• Proteins are used to promote cell growth and repair. Examples: eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, beef, cheese, beans.

• Fats are used for transporting a variety of important nutrients, such as Vitamin A and D, and as a slow, secondary energy source.

They are also a major component of every cell wall in our bodies. Examples: butter, olive oil, nuts and seeds, nut butters, avocados.

We assume that young players need lots of added protein to build muscle. The truth is that bodies can only take in a moderate amount of protein and any excess is excreted. Eating extra won’t make the body bigger or stronger. And before a game, foods that convert to muscle energy quickest are critical. Fat and protein are much

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slower to metabolize than carbohydrates. Also remember that powder isn’t food. Throwing powdered supplements into a blender drink may boost confidence, but doesn’t do much for fueling the body.

When should they eat it?

The pre-game meal should be eaten about 2–3 hours before the game, practice, or scrimmage. We are not cars, i.e. gas is put in and the machine performs. Our bodies need time to metabolize food into useable energy. This timing can be difficult when there’s school, practice, and games to consider. Best advice: Never leave home without a sandwich and a piece of fruit packed to go. Keep a schedule of when food should be eaten so that players have energy when needed.

and feed the young athlete before and after every practice or training session. Often practices are held during the after-school hours. Most children have not eaten since lunchtime, and will need a hearty snack or mini-meal and water before heading out the door. A tired or lethargic child will not benefit from practice, nor will the coaches or the other team members.

Keep in mind that how your children eat today affects how they play tomorrow. Inadequate intake on training days can make it nearly impossible to optimally fuel themselves on game days. ¶ Excerpt from Feeding the Young Athlete by Cynthia Lair (Readers to Eaters, 2012).

Cynthia Lair is an assistant professor for the Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science at Bastyr University. She is also the author of Feeding the Whole Family, host of the online cooking show Cookus Interruptus (www.cookus.tv) and a frequent speaker (see upcoming schedule at www.cynthialair.com).

What about early morning games?

• Eat an excellent pre-game dinner the night before.

• Have a snack an hour before going to bed. No candy, soda, or ice cream the night before competition.

• 1–2 hours before the game have a pre-game snack/ mini-breakfast. This pre-game snack is very important! Try 1/2 whole-grain bagel, muffin, scone, or toast (not a sweet roll or doughnut); small amount of yogurt and/or piece of fruit; big glass of water.

You can eat a very nutrient dense meal, but if you don’t absorb the nutrients due to poor digestion, you won’t benefit from eating. Good absorption and assimilation require eating food in an unhurried manner. If you don’t use your teeth to chew food, your stomach and small intestines have to do the work, which delays absorption and wastes energy.

Eating in the company of friends, in a relaxed atmosphere, enhances digestion.

Feed ‘em before practice, too.

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Cooking with Kids

A Better Kind of Gummy Make Your Own Healthy Fruit Snacks

DIY gummies tempt little fingers.

By John Corippo

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ack to school—the three greatest words to a parent.

The long hot days begin to shorten and cool, leaves show the beginning of their annual change,

and we get to send our little ones back to continue

their education. Does it get any better than that? Now, what to feed ’em when they come home?

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Fruit gummies are one of the most popular options for kids’ lunches or an after-school snack.

They’re super-convenient, prepackaged, and, since they have fruit in them, relatively healthy, right?

Wrong. Take a look at the ingredients list; it’s like reading another language. And since when are colors regarded as ingredients? Red 40 and Yellow 5 are among a host of dyes that are made from petroleum and have been linked to allergic

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reactions, hyperactivity in children, and cancer. The European Union has almost entirely phased out food dyes. (See www.cspinet.org/fooddyes.) To top it off, that shiny finish on the fruit shapes often comes from carnauba wax, the same stuff that people use to buff up their cars, shoes, and surf boards.

My kids love their fruit gummies, but it’s apparent that they are not the best option for a snack. Especially when my DIY version is incredibly easy to make, and doesn’t include a list of indecipherable additives. Your children will be excited to choose their favorite flavors (blueberry, peach, and strawberry are our favorites) and even help make them. And you will sleep better at night knowing exactly what is going into your kids’ bodies. ¶

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• 1 heaping cup desired fruit (fresh or frozen) • ¾ fruit juice (divided into ½ cup and ¼ cup) • ½ cup applesauce • 4 envelopes gelatin Combine fruit and ½ cup juice in saucepan over medium heat.

Bring just to boil. Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes, allowing fruit to soften.

Transfer to blender or immersion blender, and purée mixture until smooth.

Combine fruit purée and applesauce in saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over top of mixture and stir until gelatin completely dissolves. Add remaining fruit juice and stir until well combined.

Pour mixture into 8x8 glass baking dish. Refrigerate until firm, usually a minimum of 3 hours. Score outside edge of gummy and carefully remove with spatula onto a cutting board. Cut into blocks or shapes and enjoy.

John Corippo lives in Ukiah, where he is a husband and father to two sons.

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August

Calendar of Events Kinetic Carnivale Magic

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hat do bowler hats, flame throwers, and human-powered vehicles have in common? The 3rd Annual Willits Kinetic Carnivale, where steampunk and wild creativity reign. The event will be held August 9, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and August 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Mendocino County Museum.

Activities will include kinetic handcar races, a moustache and beard competition, the Grand Ball, and, especially for kids, the Whimsy Circus.

Attendees are encouraged to wear vintage and steampunk costumes as they ride on restored rail cars, go to workshops about steampunk and local history, nosh on food from local vendors, and enjoy museum exhibits.

Tickets are $10/day; $5 youth 13–18 years, and seniors 65 and over. Children 12 years and under are free. Go to www.kineticcarnivale.com for more information. ¶

1 Friday Broadway Knights & Days Revue.

Presented by the School of Performing Arts Summer Camp. Scenes & songs from Spamalot, Oliver, Honk & more. $12 adults. $6 18 yrs. & under. Fri. 7 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. Space Performing Arts. 462-9370. 508 West Perkins St., Ukiah. spaceperformingarts.org.

Redwood Empire Fair. “Ocean Adventure.” Enjoy carnival rides, livestock shows, art & flower exhibits & vendors. $8 adults. $5 6–12 yrs. & seniors. Under 5 free. Parking $7.

Fri. 3 p.m.–midnight. Sat. & Sun. Noon–midnight. Fairgrounds. Ukiah.

462-3884. redwoodempirefair.com.

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FREE Family Friday’s. Point Arena Lighthouse. Complimentary to all California residents & military personnel. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 45500 Lighthouse Rd., Point Arena. 882-2809.

corner of First & Park Streets.

263-8817. lakeportmainstreet.com.

FREE Family Movie Night. First

wine & music. $25 adults. $20 wine tasting (not incl. art show). Under 16 free. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Fort Bragg. fortbragg.com.

Friday of every month. Free popcorn & Kool-Aid. Candy, soda & hot dogs available at the Snack Shoppe.

Occasional double features. 7 p.m.

Lucerne Community Church. 5870 E. Hwy. 20, Lucerne. 274-8326. lucernecommunitychurch.com.

FREE First Friday Fling at the Art Gallery. Enjoy music, food & local wine. 5:30–7 p.m. 325 North Main St., Lakeport. lakeportmainstreet.com.

FREE Junior Rangers Program.

MacKerricher State Park. Ages 7–12 yrs. Fridays 4–5 p.m. Sundays 10–11 a.m. MacKerricher State Park. ohranger.com.

FREE Storytime in Library Park. For

all ages. Stories, fun & crafts. Fridays.

10:15 a.m. Meet at the play equipment

2 Saturday 23rd Annual Art in the Gardens. Art,

5th Annual Grillin’ on the Green.

Waterslide & bouncy house for kids; car show, live music, tastings from grillers, side dishes & dessert. $25 adults. $10 12 yrs. & under. 5–8 p.m.

Westside Community Park. Lakeport.

Purchase tickets at Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lake Event Design & Main Street Bicycles. In Kelseyville, purchase tickets at Polestar Computer, or call Dennis, 349-0969, or Cindy, 263-7091.

FREE 4th Annual Power to the Youth. Local

agencies offering info to youth & young families. Live music, face painting, bouncy houses, skate park competitions, flag

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football, basketball & Frisbee golf.

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Dr., Lakeport.

FREE Farmers Market. Fresh

seasonal local produce, naturally raised local meat, cheese, honey, flowers, baked goods, local crafts, live music & more. Saturdays 9 a.m.– noon. School & Clay Streets. Ukiah. mcfarm.org.

FREE Pete the Cat Live! Listen

to some of Pete the Cat’s greatest adventures. Then meet the life-sized feline and take fun photos. 1–2 p.m.

Ukiah Library. 105 N. Main St., Ukiah. visitukiah.com.

3 Sunday

4 Monday

FREE First Fiddlers’ Jam. Listen

to some terrific fiddle tunes played by Old Time Fiddlers Group. noon–2 p.m. Ely Stage Shop & Country Museum. 9921 Soda Bay Rd. Kelseyville. elystagestop.com.

Creative Babies. Presented by

Mendo Coast Mamas. Adventures in art, story & song. For babies under 3 & their parents. $10/child. Mondays.

10:30–11:30 a.m. Community Center of Mendocino. facebook.com/ CoastalMama.

It doesn’t matter what you call it,

We Accept It.

FREE Ukiah Bicycle Kitchen. Your

friendly local bicycle cooperative.

Volunteers with mechanical knowledge, repair stands & tools show patrons how to maintain & repair their bicycles. No one turned away for lack of funds. Saturdays 10 a.m.–noon. Alex Thomas Plaza. Ukiah. visitukiah.com.

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Ukiah Symphony. Rogers &

Hammerstein popular musical South Pacific in concert. Bring your blanket, low-back chair & picnic dinner. Food can be purchased. No outside alcohol allowed. Please no dogs. $30 adults. $5 under 18 yrs. or ASB card. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Concert begins 7 p.m. Nelson Family Vineyards. 550 Nelson Ranch Rd., Ukiah. 462-0236. ukiahsymphony.org.

Walking Tours of Ridgewood Ranch—Home of Seabiscuit. All

tours are docent-led & reservations are preferred. $20. Under 11 free. 1st & 3rd Saturdays. 9:30 a.m. Ridgewood Ranch. 16200 N. Hwy. 101, Willits.

459-5992. seabiscuitheritage.org.

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5 Tuesday FREE “Paws to Read.” Summer Reading Program. Learn, create & explore the world of animals. Tuesdays 11 a.m. 8/12 last session. Ukiah Library.

105 N. Main St., Ukiah. visitukiah.com.

FREE 2nd National Night Out. Youth game area & raffle for two bikes with helmets. Meet local public safety personnel, McGruff the Crime Dog & Chipper from California Highway Patrol. Hotdogs served to first 200 attendees. 6–8 p.m. Natural High School. 800 N. Main St., Lakeport. lakeconews.com.

FREE Kids’ Farmers Market. Kids

come to the library with homegrown flowers, produce, eggs & garden items to sell. Call the library to reserve your

Lakeport’s Serious Street Party

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hose of the discerning palate and the tapping foot will be sure to enjoy the 18th annual Taste of Lakeport on August 23. For $30 ($35 at the door) you’ll get your own glass and up to 20 Lake County wineries eager to fill it up. There’s no limit on the tastings, and area restaurants will provide eats to go with the vino. Get your groove on at a street dance that follows the tasting. It all happens on Main Street, between 1st and 4th, in Lakeport.

The tasting is from 5–8 p.m., dance, 8–10 p.m. Buy tickets at www.soperreesetheatre.com. ¶

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spot. Noon–2 p.m. Fort Bragg Library.

964-2020. fortbragglibrary.org.

6 Wednesday FREE “Let’s Play Math.” Summer Program. Riddles, toys & math games from easy to challenging. 8–9 a.m.

Ukiah Library. visitukiah.com.

FREE Mendocino Museum. First

Wednesday of each month free admission. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 400 East Commercial St., Willits. 459-2736. mendocinomuseum.org.

FREE Point Arena Farmers Market.

including a weekly Bible lesson. A safe & supportive environment for school-aged children. Wednesdays. 7–8 p.m. Thru August. Lakeport Christian Center. lcchub.com.

National Lighthouse Day. Tours

of the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Lantern Room & Fresnel Lens.

Kids must be 42 in. tall to participate. $5 donation. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse.

937-6122. fortbragg.com.

FREE “Lego Fun.” Build a creation to display in the Children’s Library.

3 p.m. 105 N. Main St., Ukiah. visitukiah.com.

FREE Summer Kid’s Klub. The

FREE Kids Movies. Now showing Rio 2. Open to all ages. Doors open 9 a.m.

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ive your child a joyful learning experience full of discovery with:  Beautiful hands-on learning materials, lessons, & projects  Exploration of own interests & abilities  Experiential learning with field trips, arts  Respectful and caring learning community

FREE Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m.– noon. Redbud Library. 14785 Burns Valley Rd., Clearlake. 994-5115.

FREE Willits Farmers Market.

7 Thursday

Featuring local organic produce, honey, eggs, plants, chicken & farm-fresh eggs. Also organic taqueria.

Wednesdays 11 a.m.–2 p.m. church will offer games & activities,

Movie starts before 10 a.m. Lakeport Cinema 5. lakeportcinema.com.

Produce, meat, cheese, eggs, honey & locally produced crafts. Thursdays 3–6 p.m. Willits City Park. mcfarm.org.

Pizza in the Garden at Barra of Mendocino Winery. Pizza from

Pagan Fire Pizza Truck. Play bocce ball in the garden. Non-alcoholic beverages available. 5–8 p.m. 7051 N. State St., Redwood Valley. 485-0322. barraofmendocino.com.

8 Friday FREE Moonlight Movie Madness.

Enjoy Rio 2 under the stars. Bring

“He’s learning and having fun doing it”

Tree of Life Charter School Free Montessori elementary education for children ages 5 through 13 Call for more information:

707-462-0913

Hands-on Academic Engagement, Home Study Enhanced with Waldorf Inspired K-12 Classes.

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Education for Life!

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Located in Beautiful, Little Lake Valley of Willits • Small Class Sizes • Personal Attention to each student

A Christ-Centered Education Adventist Christian School of Willits

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a blanket & low-back beach chairs & join the fun. 8/15 Life of Pi. 8/29 Frozen. Movies begin at sunset. Alex Thomas Plaza. 310 South St., Ukiah. cityofukiah.com.

9 Saturday 3rd Annual Willits Kinetic Carnivale.

Enjoy a full family weekend of kinetic handcar races, mustache & beard competition, steam engines & trains & the Whimsy Circus for children. $10 adult. $5 seniors 65+. $5 13–18 yrs.

Under 12 free. Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mendocino County Museum. kineticcarnivale.com.

FREE 14th Annual Boonville

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Aviation Knowledge & Folklore • Individual course work.

• Learn at your own pace.

• Microsoft Office, GED Prep, basic skills & much more.

• Open to high school students and adults of all ages.

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fun day learning about small, old airplanes. Potluck dinner starts at 5 p.m. Beverages provided. Dogs must be leashed.

Noon. Corner of Estate Dr. and Boonville Rd. at Boonville Airport.

Call Cindy or Kirk: 895-2949. andersonvalley.org/Events.htm.

FREE Family Fun in the Sun! Arts

Lake County Office of Education Career Technical Education

1-800-606-5550 ext. 211

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and crafts, teamwork games, healthy snacks, bouncy houses & beverages.

9:30 a.m.–noon. Orchard Park, Ukiah.

463-6231.

FREE Ukiah Farmers Market. Fresh seasonal local produce, naturally raised local meat, cheese, honey, seasonal flowers, baked goods, local crafts, live music & more. Saturdays 9 a.m.–noon. School and Clay Streets.

Ukiah. mcfarm.org.

FREE Lakeside Family Ride “N” Shine Show. DJ music, ‘50 & ‘60s band. Lots of vendor booths. Contests, dancing. Noon–5 p.m. Lakeside Family Fun & Event Center. 872

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Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport. 263-4828. lakeportmainstreet.com.

Lakeport Speedway Racing. $12 adults. $9 students/seniors. $6 6–11 yrs. 5 & under free. Saturdays 8/9 & 8/16. 5 p.m. 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

279-9577. lakeportspeedway.com.

Travel Back in Time! Learn about Fort Bragg’s rich & historical commercial past & how the area has changed thru history. $5 donation.

10–11:30 am. Guest House Museum.

Main St., Fort Bragg. fortbragg.com.

10 Sunday FREE Sundays in the Park Concert Series. 2nd & 3rd Sundays. 6–8:30 p.m. Arena Theater. 882-2845. pointarena.net.

FREE Sundays in the Park. Twice as

FREE CHP Teen Traffic Safety

Good & John Mattern Band. Bring a chair or a blanket. 6 p.m. Todd Grove Park. Ukiah. visitukiah.com.

Program. “Start Smart,” a program aimed at helping parents, newly licensed & to-be licensed teenage drivers understand the responsibilities of driving. Space is limited. 6–8 p.m. CHP office. 5700 Live Oak Dr., Kelseyville. Call Officer Kory Reynolds: 279-0103.

Historic Cemetery Walk. Hear stories of earlier settlers & learn the symbolism of tombstones. $5 donation.

2–3:30 p.m. Rose Memorial Park, Franklin and Bruce Streets. Fort Bragg. fortbragghistory.org.

12 Tuesday FREE Classic Movie Tuesday. Enjoy

Dr. No on the big screen. Popcorn, candy, soda, water & coffee avail.

Donations accepted. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Movie starts 1 p.m. Soper-Reese Theatre. 275 S. Main St., Lakeport. app.arts-people.com.

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NEW BOYS TAP CLASS • BALLET • JAZZ • TAP MUSICAL THEATER • CONTEMPORARY DANCE SPECIAL “ART OF CLASSICAL BALLET” PROGRAM

205 South State Street, Ukiah • 463-2290 www.mendocinoballet.org www.mendolakefamilylife.com

2nd Annual Hot August Nites Dinner/Dance. Live music, burgers,

dogs, drinks, full bar, raffle, door prizes, silent auction, photo booth, impersonators & much more! $15. 4–9 p.m. Lakeport Senior Activity Center.

527 Konocti Ave., Lakeport. 263-4218. lakeconews.com.

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16 Saturday 53rd Annual Art in the Redwoods

private home. 1600 Center Valley Rd., Willits. willits.org.

Festival. Entertainment & artists

FREE Children’s Nature Education

booths. $6 adults. Under 17 free. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Gualala Arts Center. 46501 Gualala Rd., Gualala. 884-1138. gualalaarts.org.

Program. Offered

A Garden Party Benefit. Relax

& listen to music, silent auction & raffle prizes. To support art, music & libraries in the Willits Union School District. $25. 4–8 p.m. The Shuster

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Dance. Fargo Brothers. 7–10 p.m. Main St., Kelseyville. visitkelseyville.com.

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by the Lake Co. Land Trust. Ages 7–12, or younger if accompanied by parent.

Reservations encouraged, but not required. 9 a.m.–noon. Rodman Preserve. 6350 Westlake Rd., Upper Lake. Call Elaine Mansell, 263-1637 or Roberta Lyons, 994-2024.

21 Thursday FREE Kickin’ in the Country Street

23 Saturday FREE Celebrate 150 Years of

the self-guided nature walks & enjoy lemonade & s’mores provided by park staff. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Clear Lake State

Power to the Youth

• Respect • Discipline • Self Confidence

1624 Parallel Dr, Lakeport,

School of Mendocino County. 6280 3rd St., Calpella. RSVP. 485-8719 x6. waldorfmendocino.com.

e all want our children to succeed. But many of us don’t know exactly how to help our kids reach their potential. Enter Lakeport’s free Power to the Youth event. You’ll find booths staffed by educational, political, and health organizations offering life-enriching tools for families who want to give their children the best possible start.

Fun is on the agenda, too, with a skate park competition, basketball tournament, and flag football, softball, and Frisbee golf games.

Live music by Cosmic Tea, As All Else Fails, and Corey Snipes will entertain teens and their parents while the younger set enjoys bouncy houses.

Power to the Youth will take place August 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., in Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive, Lakeport. Contact Bruno Sabatier, 695-0834 or bsabatier@hotmail. com if your family would like to participate in the sporting activities, or would just like more information. ¶

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Clearlake

Park. 5300 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville. clearlakestatepark.org.

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Youth Center

Taste of Lakeport. A Lake County

legend for 18 yrs. Up to 20 wineries & restaurants bring their best to you. $35. Proceeds benefit the Lakeport Main Street Association. Tasting 5–8 p.m. Street dance 8–10 p.m. Main St., between 1st & 4th, Lakeport. 263-8843. lakeportmainstreet.com.

28 Thursday FREE Tours of Earth & Sky Series.

For the beginning observer to become familiar with constellations.

Reservations requested. Children under 14 must have a supervising adult. 8 p.m. Ukiah Latitude Observatory. 432 Observatory Ave., Ukiah. 467-7568. facebook.com/ UkiahLatitudeObservatory.

Lake County Fair. Entertainment,

food, exhibits, carnival & livestock shows. Theme is “Hot August Family Fun.” $10 12 & up. $6 child & seniors. 5 & under free.

Thursday Kid’s Day, ages 11 & under free. Thurs. opens 6 p.m.

Fri. 4 p.m. Sat & Sun. 11 a.m. Lake County Fairgrounds. 401 Martin St., Lakeport. lakecountyfair.com.

29 Friday Paul Bunyan Days. Kiddie games, craft fair, parade, logging show, classic car show, fireman’s water fight & ball, gem & mineral show & much more. Thru Sept 1. Free or almost free. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fort Bragg. paulbunyandays.com.

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Lake County Youth Services is a non profit program serving youth ages 7 thru 17.

Continuing thu the Fall Archery Program Ages 6-8

Boxing Program

Lessons will be one day per week. competitions on selected weekends.

Affiliated with Middletown archery and USA Jr. Olympics

Kick boxing & self defense, fundamental boxing training. Trainer retired Pro-Kick Boxer Charlie Smith.

Call for all details

BECOME A MEMBER FOR ONLY $15 A WEEK Back to school means we will be starting our after school programs

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS Want a tax deduction, donate your old vehicle.

Call Enterprise Towing at 707 994-8801 and they will pick it up!

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To make a monetary donation: send to: Attn: Youth Center P.O. Box 1042 Lower Lake CA 95457 Please make checks out to LCPF/ Youth Center

Board Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month @6pm at the Center 707-994-KIDS 4750 Golf Ave., Clearlake clearlakeyouthcenter.org August 2014

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Humor Break

How to Fall Off a Horse

A Cub Scout Adventure

By Bull Garlington

F

alling off a horse is not easy.

People aren’t prone to falling off horses. In fact, humanity has developed highly effective defenses against it—the saddle, the stirrup, and the La-Z-Boy, for instance. Still, some brave men may find themselves in the outrageous position of being atop a moving horse in a saddle neglecting its most important duty (staying attached) while they try to save their only son from certain death at the hooves of a runaway mare.

Or, as I like to call it, Scouts.

For these men, I offer the following systematic guide to sudden dismount.

Step 1. Be sure to misunderstand the disaffected teen wrangler’s instructions regarding the horses: “Dude, check it out. The hay didn’t show up so the horses are really hungry. Don’t let them eat on the trail; it makes them sick. If your horse tries to eat anything don’t let him. Just pull back on the reins gently, or he’ll bolt and the other horses will freak out and run.”

Stop listening as soon as the guy says “Dude,” reserving your attention for fitting your helmet, which you could easily use as a teacup.

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cowboy’s admonition to check the cinch on your saddle belt. When asked if the stirrups fit OK, just nod your teacup helmeted head while thinking to yourself, Idiot kid. I’m a grown man.

I’m from Alabama. I know how to ride a horse! Ignore that your stirrups are sized for a nine-year-old.

Step 3. Watch in horror as your son, peacefully allowing his horse to

I’m a grown man. I’m from Alabama. I know how to ride a horse! gnaw on an evergreen, is told to “Not let that %$#@ horse eat that tree!” by another adult. Observe as your now-embarrassed son jerks the reins backward. Watch as the horse bolts forward, with your screaming progeny decreasingly attached.

Step 4. With misplaced heroism and a wild misunderstanding of equestrianism, kick your heels into the flanks of your unstable steed. As you lurch into warp drive, watch the other horses you’ve spurred gallop breakneck down the trail.

Step 5. Recall that people don’t ride horses in Alabama.

Step 6. Watch in deeper horror as your child is hurled into the air,

disappearing down the hill. Assume he’s been impaled.

Step 7. Notice all the horses have stopped. All but yours, a horse intent on driving itself headfirst into a dead tree whose limbs are pointed at you like war pikes. Consider your mortality.

Step 8. Be sure to arrange the rest of your troop with an unobstructed view of the maniacal mustang hurtling you toward the spear tree as your saddle, cinch loosened from lurching, rolls you from high-noon to 3:45.

Step 9. Teach the Scouts some new words.

Step 10. Notice that your horse has skidded to a stop, with you pointed at the ground like a kickstand.

Now fall off the horse.

As you stand to uproarious laughter and applause, tearfully receive your bruised dependent, who runs up to you with unbridled joy, saying, “Oh my God, I fell off a horse! Did you see me fall off my horse? I totally fell off my horse! Do I get a badge? This is the best camp ever!” ¶ Bull Garlington is the author of Death By Children, the ForeWord Review’s Humor 2013 Book of the Year.

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