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A Family’s Guide to Pneumonia by Beth N. Davis
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old and flu season can hit kids and their families hard. As the season wears on, immunity systems become more compromised and illnesses can sneak their way into your home. But what happens when an illness more serious than a cold or the flu presents itself? According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 1.1 million cases of pneumonia were acquired in the United States last year. The highest percentages of these cases were found in small children and the elderly. By learning how to identify the different types of pneumonia, how to treat it and how to prevent it, your family will breathe more easily this winter.
In children under age 1, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of pneumonia. In older children, most cases of pneumonia are caused by untreated influenza. Bacterial pneumonia Many different bacterial infections can cause pneumonia. Outside of hospitals, streptococcus pneumoniae and pneumococcal pneumonia are the most common sources of bacterial pneumonia. Although much more rare in children, bacterial pneumonia can be just as serious. Atypical pneumonia Sometimes other situations lead to a case of pneumonia. These cases
that do not fall into one of the two main causes of pneumonia are deemed “atypical.” Aspirating food, congenital diseases and allergens can all contribute to a case of pneumonia. The most common “atypical” pneumonia is mycoplasma pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumonia, also called “walking pneumonia” due to its sometimes milder symptoms that allow the afflicted to continue their day to day routines, is caused by bacteria called mycoplasmas. My c o p l a s m a p n e u m o n i a i s contagious and, even when treated, lasts much longer than other types of pneumonia.
Types of Pneumonia Most pneumonia in children is termed “community acquired pneumonia” (CAP) as it is not contracted in a health care environment, such as a hospital. The causes of CAP are broken down into three categories: Viral pneumonia Viral pneumonia, as the name suggests, is caused by a viral infection of some sort. The American Lung Association notes that most pneumonia in very young children is caused by viral infections.
Symptoms and Diagnosis The initial symptoms of pneumonia often look just like the flu or a common cold. Fever, chills, cough, and nasal congestion frequently present prior to diagnosis. In some patients, however, the only symptom displayed is unusually rapid breathing or breathing accompanied by grunting or wheezing sounds. Oftentimes, loss of appetite (in older kids) or poor feeding (in infants) will be present and may lead to dehydration. A sore throat, headache or rash can be symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia. Onset of pneumonia can be gradual or rapid, depending on what causes it. In either case, a doctor will be able to hear the telltale “crackling” or “wet” lung sounds upon examining your child. If the doctor suspects pneumonia, they will order a chest X-ray for confirmation before treatment begins. They will also want to monitor your child’s oxygen level. If these levels fall too low, your pediatrician may admit your child to the hospital to monitor their treatment. Treatments Bacterial pneumonia, including mycoplasma pneumonia, can continued on page 3…
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Money Matters by John D. Iglesias
President and CEO Northwest Community Credit Union
Winterize Your Credit Score... and Your Child’s Score Too G
ood credit hygiene, which might be defined as improving and protecting your credit score, is more than just a mechanism to protect against errors or identity theft. Researching and managing your personal credit score may liberate you from high financial fees, help you secure a loan when you need it most, and even help your relationship! Research suggests couples who work together to improve their credit position also enjoy better communication and reduced conflict when it comes to spending. What is a credit score and why is it important? A credit score is a complex mathematical formula that helps lenders determine if you qualify for credit, loans or services. Credit scores estimate the risk a company incurs by lending to a person or providing them with a service. Generally, the higher the score, the less risk the person represents. You don't have to use credit. Not everyone uses credit, but for most people who plan to buy or rent a
home, purchase a car, or in some cities, register with a utility company— credit is required. Once a good credit score is achieved, it is important to review your reports (at least annually) to make sure there are no errors that might interfere with your plans. You are always building your credit for another day. Establish a personal purchase and payment history. You may have heard advice about paying down balances, but not necessarily paying them off – or maybe keeping a low balance on open cards. As well, offers for new credit lines are very common… one should use discretion about discount offers as they may quickly over-extend your personal limits. These are important and general strategies, however, and credit is very “individual”, so what works for one may not necessarily apply for another – or affect their credit score in the same way. There are two things you can count on: 1) Your credit is personal – and a blend of many aspects of your life, history, and current circumstances; 2) the earlier you start building it, the better it will be when
you need it. Here are three steps to include in your January organization plans to help “winterize” your (and your kids’) credit scores: • Request a FREE annual credit report. You are entitled to one free report each year. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com and request your free reports from all three agencies. • Have a no-penalty conversation with your financial partner. Whether this is your significant other or your financial institution – talk to them about your personal and household goals and how the information in your credit report might impact them. • Place a "security freeze" on children's credit files. Create a no-cost, protected record in your child's name with the three major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Then, place a security freeze on each record. The freeze fee is $10 per record, at each agency, but well worth the protection. When the child turns 18, he or she can delete the protected records or unfreeze them. TIP: Northwest Community Credit Union’s financial education partner, BALANCE© offers no-cost tools for those who want to develop the best credit score possible. Visit balancepro.net or On Track (https://www.ontrackbudget.org) to work up a budget in a secure online tool. Just enter Northwest Community as your referring organization to use this FREE service. Northwest Community Credit Union operates 17 branch locations throughout Oregon and a call center supporting members pursuing loans and mortgages, credit card applications, and deposit transactions. More at NWCU.com
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date. Pneumococcal, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pertussis ( w ho opi ng c ou g h ) , v ar i c el l a (chickenpox), measles, and flu vaccines can help you sidestep some of the many illnesses that lead to pneumonia. Additionally, encouraging hygienic practices such as regular hand washing and coughing or sneezing into a tissue or into an elbow or sleeve can help you reduce the spreading of germs to or between children. Pneumonia seems scary, but most cases that are treated promptly and appropriately are quickly resolved.
Treating illnesses before they have a chance to progress into pneumonia will give your child the upper hand. If you notice signs or symptoms of the flu or RSV, consult your child’s doctor. If you are concerned, go with your gut. It can only take a few days for pneumonia to set in and a mild cough on Thursday evening can turn into a bad case of pneumonia come Monday morning. Beth N. Davis writes from Silver Spring, MD where she and her husband are raising their four children.
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eet Bob, the cat that thinks he’s part dog. Bob will follow you around like a dog, just waiting for your lap to become available. Pet or brush him and you’ll be rewarded with lots of purrs. This black and gray tabby was abandoned in an industrial park, but was saved by a neighbor. He is FIV positive, so should only be in a home with another FIV cat or be an only cat. FIV cannot be passed onto humans or other animals, only cats. This laid back kitty can be seen at Curious K9 Boutique in Delta Oaks, and he can be adopted for just $65. He’s been tested for feline leukemia, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, defleaed and dewormed, plus he comes with a free vet visit. Please call 541-225-4955 to adopt Bob.
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be treated using one of several antibiotics. In order to alleviate secondary symptoms, an inhaler or nebulizer may be necessary. Viral pneumonia cannot be cured with antibiotics, although an antibiotic may be prescribed to offset secondary infections. This type of pneumonia generally requires nebulizer breathing treatments and possible steroid intervention to alleviate symptoms and heal the
lungs. With treatment, most types of bacterial pneumonia can be cured within 1 to 2 weeks. Viral pneumonia may last a bit longer and mycoplasma pneumonia may take 4 to 6 weeks to resolve completely. Reducing Your Child’s Risk Pneumonia can be prevented, in many cases, by ensuring that your child’s vaccines are up to
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Gru and Lucy discover the kidnapped minions
Mo ieTime Minions Plus Mayhem Equals a Terrific Sequel by Bonnie L. Harris
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ithout a doubt, the zany, unpredictable, hilariously funny, and yes, completely despicable follow up to the 2010 feature, Despicable Me, proves that a sequel can surpass an original. Despicable Me 2 brings back all the familiar characters, including those loveable, little, yellow minions, and launches into another actionpacked, animated super caper. When we last saw them, Gru, the most despicable villain alive, and his adopted daughters, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, had just settled into being a family. In this new adventure, Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help find the evil mastermind who stole PX-41, a toxic serum that turns innocent
creatures into snarling, purple monsters. The AVL believes a large quantity of PX-41 has been hidden at The Paradise Mall and Gru goes undercover to investigate. Although Gru usually works alone, he’s paired with Lucy Wilde, a pretty, AVL agent with an attitude. Knowing that Gru was a top-notch villain, Lucy urges him to follow Eduardo Perez, a restaurant owner in The Paradise Mall. Gru suspects that Eduardo is really the notorious El Macho, who faked his death some years before. Together, Gru, Lucy, and the girls uncover El Macho’s plot to take over the world by transforming the adorable minions into a vicious army. With some help from Dr.
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Nefario, Gru’s former gadgetman, they raid El Macho’s secret hide-out and find that thousands of minions have already been turned into mindless, slobbering victims of PX-41. Using ray guns that Dr. Nefario has equipped with the antidote, Gru and Lucy battle with El Macho to
free the minions. Filled with jokes, puns, and rollicking minion gibberish, which is voiced by directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, Despicable Me 2 ends happily with minions Kevin, Bob and Stuart serenading Lucy and Gru at their wedding.
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alling through the clouds in the opening moments of The Book Thief, we watch a speeding train make its way through snowy mountains to an unknown destination. Death also watches the train and narrates the journey of a young girl, named Liesel, who travels with her mother and her dying brother. Death admits that he’s intrigued by Liesel because she catches him in the instant that he takes her brother’s soul. In that fleeting second, Liesel is transformed. Given up for adoption by her mother, Liesel arrives at the home of her new foster parents in a small German town on the eve of World War II. She cannot read or write, so her foster father, Hans, takes it upon himself to teach her. Words become sentences, sentences become stories, and soon Liesel discovers the tantalizing world of books. When she’s unable to find enough to read to satisfy her curiosity, she secretly borrows books from the mayor’s extensive library. Liesel also learns about evil when her foster parents hide a Jewish boy, named Max, from the Nazis. Liesel’s relationship with her foster parents eventually strengthens into genuine love and their bond sustains them through fear, hardship, and separation. When their basement is searched by Nazi officers, Max decides to leave in order to save the family. Liesel is again forced to mourn the loss of someone she dearly loves. To help her through her grief, Liesel writes about her life in a journal that Max gave her as a gift. The journal holds her memories, her hopes, and her dreams, and in the end, it will literally save her life. Based on the best-selling novel and directed by Brian Percival, who’s known for his work on Downton Abbey, The Book Thief is a heart-wrenching and wonderfully poignant film that will stay with you long after the final credits. Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com
natural gas—cleaner burning than the oil and coal it has replaced—is at least partly responsible for the fact that the U.S. has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions to the lowest levels since 1992. Fracking has been good for oil compainee azzin g a a g a nies, the economy and even our carbon M l M l ta meennta onnm Thhee EEnnvviriro / T E / E f o f footprint, but it doesn’t come without o rs itoors thee EEddit m th rom FFro environmental cost. A typical fracking operation pumps some five million gallons of water and chemicals underground to break up the shale. About half the water is removed during the oil and gas recovery process, leaving the other half underground where it can contaminate aquifers and degrade soils. Enterprising petroleum engineers have been hard at work trying to find ways — Jason Burroughs, Erie, PA to frack without water. One promising alternative involves using carbon dioxide (CO2) to break up the underground shale instead of water. “Fracking with carbon ydraulic fracturing (known as dioxide has a number of potential advan“fracking”) is a method of tages,” reports Kevin Bullis in the MIT causing fissures in underground Technology Review. “Not only would it shale rock formations to facilitate eliminate the need for millions of gallons the extraction of otherwise inaccesof water per well, it would also eliminate sible natural gas and oil. In a typical the large amounts of wastewater profracking operation, drillers inject a duced in the process.” mixture of pressurized water and He adds that CO2 may also yield more chemicals underground to fracture natural gas and oil than water, given the the rock and free up the gas and dynamics of how it works underground. oil. Not widely employed in the Also, CO2 used in fracking can be recovU.S. until less than a decade ago, ered and used repeatedly. And once a fracking has quickly become a major well is done producing, it can be sealed player in the U.S. energy scene. The up, sequestering the CO2 underground resulting influx of cheap domestic where it can’t add to global warming. A typical fracking operation pumps some Researchers at the Univerfive million gallons of water and chemicals sity of Virginia estimate that underground to break up the shale. fracked sections of the MarcelAbout half the water is removed during lus shale in the eastern U.S. the oil and gas recovery process, leaving could store over half of all U.S. the other half underground where it can CO2 emissions from power contaminate aquifers and degrade soils.
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plants and other stationary sources over the next 20 years, with other shale formations providing significant additional storage. Right now CO2-based fracking is uncommon, given the abundance of water in our biggest fracking regions and the logistical challenges in transporting a compressible gas to well sites safely and cheaply. But as fracking expands into politically charged areas, or arid regions where water is scarce, waterless fracking could become more common. Already, nearly half of the fracked wells drilled across the U.S. in 2011-2012 are in water-stressed areas, according to the sustainability-oriented non-profit, CERES. And a recent study from the consulting firm Wood Mackenzie concluded that many of the countries with the greatest promise for developing shale oil and gas through fracking suffer from water shortages. Bullis says that one of the largest shale gas resources in the world is in China underneath 115,000 square miles of desert. “Piping in water would strain already tight supplies,” he says, but adds that China’s major use of coal-fired power plants means the country has plenty of CO2 it could be capturing and using. CONTACTS: MIT Technology Review, www.technologyreview.com; “Estimating the Carbon Sequestration Capacity of Shale Formations Using Methane Production Rates,” http://pubs.acs.org/doi/ abs/10.1021/es401221j. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com.
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Mz. Pearl’s Variety Show. Heather Pearl stars in this clown show filled with physical comedy, juggling, underpants, magic, and dance. Each performance includes a hands-on Circus Workshop for kids to get into the act. Sheldon Branch Library, 3pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316
Magical Moobah is a fun-packed hour of tunes and tales! Friday, January 24th at the Jaqua Concert Hall.
4 Saturday Family Music Time. Bryan Reed. sing and dance your way into the weekend with local musicians. This week, elementary school teacher Bryan Reed really makes learning rock! Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Mz. Pearl’s Variety Show. Heather Pearl stars in this clown show filled with physical comedy, juggling, underpants, magic, and dance. Each performance includes a hands-on Circus Workshop for kids to get into the act. Downtown Branch Library, 1:00 & 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316
5 Sunday Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market. The area’s largest flea market with 300 tables of vintage, collectibles, wares and services. Live music while you shop. Since 1970. Lane Events Center, $1.50, 8am-4pm, Ph 683-5589. La Traviata. Verdi’s “ripped from the headlines” combination of love, political influence and fate proved controversial at first but has gone on to be the most performed opera in the world today. Hult Center, 2:30pm, cost varies, Ph 682-5000
Story Times and Play Groups
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Baby Story time (to 12mos) Fridays 10:15 & 11:15am. Wonderful Ones Story time, 10:15 & 11am, Terrific Twos Story time, Tues 10:15 & 11:00, Preschool Story time (ages 3-6), Weds 10:15 & 11:00, Sensory Storytime Eugene library, call for days and locations, Ph 682-8316
12th Annual Winter Folk Festival in Florence. Two great headliner concerts! Sat: The Brothers Four on Saturday and Sun: John McEuen. Plus seven others throughout the day. Includes crafts, food, pie contests and jam sessions. Florence Events Center, January 18-19, Sat 10am-10pm/Sun 10am-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.997.1994
Teens: Duct Tape Crafts. Come in while school’s out to learn how to make cool stuff out of duct tape. Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316
Family Story Time, Fri 10:15am Sheldon Branch Library and Fridays at 10:15am at Sheldon Branch Library. Ph 682-8316 Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am, Lapsit Story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Springfield Public Library, Ph 726-3766 Weekly Lap sit: Preschool (ages 3-6) and Lap sit (infants & toddlers) story time, Weds 10am, SF Library. Ph 726-3766 Barnes & Noble weekly story time, Whimsical Weds 6:30pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 10am. Ph 687-0356 MOMS Club - An organization for at-home moms & children. Members based on zip code. http://eugenemomsclub.org/ Be sure to check out our listings for classes and workshops at www.oregonfamily.com
JANUARY CALENDAR 1 Wednesday First Run Eugene. Start the New Year with a scenic run or walk. Choose to participate on New Year’s Eve or on New Year’s Day or both. Participants completing both events will be eligible for extra awards, based on cumulative time. Valley River Inn, 11pm 12/31 or 8:30am 1/1. Cost varies, Ph 484-9883 Eugene Generals Hockey. Come some of the best jr level hockey players take the ice as the Generals host Tri-Cities. Lane Events Center, 3:35pm, $6-10, Ph 541-359-4154
3 Friday Free First Friday. Enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural History, 11am-5pm, FREE! First Friday concert, Ricardo Cárdenas. A classically trained guitaris/composer, Cárdenas is originally from Chile, now lives in Eugene, and plays widely throughout the Northwest.Eugene Library, 6:00pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE! First Friday Art Walk. A monthly art walk hosted and led by special community guests. Enjoy wandering the local galleries and venues and viewing a variety of art. Check website for tour starting location each month. 5:30pm, FREE!
20th Annual Dance for a Reason showcases a dynamic group of local dancers and performers in “Eugene’s most eclectic, energized & fun” dance show. Friday, January 24th at the Hult Center. King’s Krew’s “Cinema” is a dance through time, recreating memorable scenes from the most popular movies. Saturday, January 11th at the Soreng Theater.
On-Going Events SF Library New Readers’ Book Club, age 8 and under, third Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm. Pre-reg. Ph 726-3766 The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium. In the exhibit hall, “Roll, Drop, Bounce”. Open daily 10-4pm. In the Planetarium, shows vary, Mon-Fri 2pm, Sat/Sun times vary. Springfield Gateway Farmer’s & Artist’s Market. Plenty of parking and the freshest produce of the season grown by local farmers. New LTD covered walkway; Springfield. Tuesday’s 4-8pm, Ph 747-6294, FREE! Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 682-3615 FREE admission at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History every Wednesday. Also come enjoy a FREE 45 minute guided tour every Friday at 1:00 and 3:00. Ph 346-1671, FREE! Creswell Farmer’s Market. Every Tuesday year round. Farm fare that ranges from local fruits and vegetables to home grown meats. 4pm - 6pm, 182 South 2nd St. Creswell (Heidi Tunnel’s Bakery) Ph. 541-895-2096
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Family Fun: Science Fun on the Run. join the Science Factory for an active time learning about motion, including gravity, inertia, rotation, and more. Get moving with gyroscopes, balancing toys, a balloon hovercraft, and bouncing balls! Downtown Library, 2:30pm, FREE! Ph 682-8316
Fun with Fermentation Festival. This family-friendly event that highlights the many ways fermentation is used in making foods and the multitude of fermented foods produced locally. Food drive for FFLC and fundraiser for GMO Free Oregon. Veterans Memorial Bldg, 11am-4pm, $5-20 plus 2 canned foods, http://wvsfalliance.org
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Science Factory’s Girls’ Science Adventures. Girls who register for these exciting workshops will meet women scientists from the UofO, tour University laboratories, get a behind-the-scenes peek at research and participate in
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hands-on activities. This month is Human Biology. Science Factory, 9am-noon, $15-20, Ph 541.682.7895 King’s Krew: Cinema. A dance through time, recreating memorable scenes from some of the most popular movies of all time. Revisit thrillers, romantic dramas, old classics and action films as emotions explode through movement on stage. Soreng Theater, 7:30pm, $16, Ph 682-5000
12 Sunday Not-a-Box Art Party. Imaginations run wild when artist Claire Ribaud leads this hands-on art party to turn plain boxes into everything-but-a-boxes. Downtown Library, 2:30pm, FREE! Ph 682-8316
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23 Thursday Mamma Mia! See the 22nd
24 Friday The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion the other unforgettable characters known and loved will spread escapism, energy and zeal to each enchanting and magical performance. Red Cane Theatre, 6:30pm, $10, Ph 541.556.4524 20th Annual Dance for a Reason. Eugene’s favorite annual dance showcase and benefit features a dynamic group of local dancers and performers in “Eugene’s most eclectic, energized & fun” dance show. You never know what will happen! Profits School Garden Project of Lane County. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $20, Ph 682-5000 Magical Moobah. It Could Always Be Worse. A fun-packed hour of tunes and tales! What’s the big idea? Well, each boxcar on the Magical Moombah Brain Train reveals a story to inspire people of all ages to live vividly. This show designed especially for area schools and home school students. Jaqua Concert Hall, 10:15am, $3, Ph 434-7004
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Jammie storytime. Come in your jammies for an evening of stories. All ages welcome, Springfield Library, 7pm, Ph 726-3766, FREE!
Good Earth Home/Garden Show. Over 325 home & garden exhibits and groovy gardens, seminars, innovations, live music, experts and more. Lane Events Center, 10am-8pm, free w/canned food, Ph 484-9247
17 Friday Blues Harmonica Blowout. A tribute to Sonny Boy Williamson II - featuring British blues harmonica legend John Mayall, Little Charlie Baty and Rick Estrin of Little Charlie and the Nightcats. Jaqua Concert Hall, 7:30-9:30pm, $17.50-31.50, Ph 434-7000
18 Saturday Family Music Time: Rob Tobias. Join Join singer/songwriter Rob Tobias for classics, originals, and tunes made up on the spot. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Stormy Weather, The Music of Harold Arlen. One of the great composers of the Great American Song Book. Jaqua Concert Hall, 7:30pm, $7.00-22.00, Ph 434-7000
19 Sunday
Experience an unforgettable evening of gospel, soul & funk with Grand Jury and the sweet vocal sounds of God’s Soulful Children, and more! Friday, January 10th at the Soreng Theater.
ing back again and again. Combines ABBA’s greatest hits with an enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $35-57.50, Ph 682-5000
Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market. The area’s largest flea market with 300 tables of vintage, collectibles, wares and services. Live music while you shop. Since 1970. Lane Events Center, $1.50, 8am-4pm, Ph 683-5589.
22 Wednesday Mamma Mia! The feel-good show that has audiences com-
Magical Moobah. It Could Always Be Worse. A fun-packed hour of tunes and tales! What’s the big idea? Well, each boxcar on the Magical Moombah Brain Train reveals a story to inspire people of all ages to live vividly. Jaqua Concert Hall, 10-11am, $5, Ph 434-7000 Family Music Time: Join Emily Fox for lively banjo music. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE!
26 Sunday Family Fun: Bhangra Dance. Jump into this popular high-energy dance from the Punjab in India, with Sat Pavan Kaur Khalsa. Downtown Library, 2:30pm, FREE! Ph 682-8316 Good Earth Home/Garden Show. 10am-5pm, see the 25th
31 Friday Eugene Boat & Sportsman’s Show. Black Ops Brothers, extreme machines and condors invade this year’s show!! Speakers, demonstrations, zip line, and more. Lane Events Center, noon – 8pm, $1-7, 682-4292 Be sure to check out our listings for Camps, Classes, and Workshops at www.oregonfamily.com
allowing children grades 1 through 3 a chance to explore a variety of topics beginning with a morning class, then an afternoon program. The Science Factory, 9am-noon or 1-4pm, $15-18, Ph 682-7895
7 Tuesday Eugene Generals Hockey. Come some of the best jr level hockey players take the ice as the Generals host Vancouver. Lane Events Center, 7:35pm, $6-10, Ph 541-359-4154
9 Thursday Oregon Track Club’s OTC Running Series #8. Join OTC for a running/walking event. All ages and abilities are welcome. Amazon Community Center, 6pm, Free-$5, Ph 541.484.9883
10 Friday Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. Join us for stories and hands-on fun including crafts, songs, games, and museum exploration. This month’s theme is staying warm in winter. We’ll read A Warm Winter Tail by Carrie A. Pearson and learn about how people and animals ward off the winter chill! Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-346-3024 Eugene Generals Hockey. Come some of the best jr level hockey players take the ice as the Generals host Bellingham. Lane Events Center, 7:35pm, $6-10, Ph 541-359-4154 Byrd & The Bone - Jumpin Blues that Makes You Move! A full night of live blues music, dancing, food, pool and fun folks to share the good times with. 21 and over please. Goodfellas, 9pm-1am, FREE! Ph 463-7632 A Night of Gospel Soul with God’s Soulful Children. Grand Jury and the sweet vocal sounds of God’s Soulful Children, with J-Wills, Neil M. Thurston & Andiel Brown combine gospel, soul & funk music to create a unique blissful fusion experience! An unforgettable evening for fans of gospel, soul & funk. Soreng Theater, 7:30pm, $35-65, Ph 682-5000
11 Saturday Family Music Time: Anahid Bertrand. Join Anahid Bertrand, who is fluent in musical fun -- and six languages! Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE!
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2014 Education Resource Guide Your local guide to Preschools, Private Schools, Public Schools & Educational resources!
pre-school
Ratio
Enroll- ment
Hours
Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline
Eugene’s Parent-Child Preschool 1376 Olive St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-984-5531
3:10/ 4:20
40 to 50
varies by age/grade
Open
no
See website or call
no
A cooperative preschool since 1957, EPCP offers a diverse developmental program and cooperative experience with high parental involvement and lower tuition costs. Classes start at ages 2 to 5. No potty training is required. Parents at EPCP take an active role in their children’s education and share in the daily operations in the classroom and extracurricular activities. Emphasis on developmental, self-discovery, self-directed, and sensory learning. Annual Play Day and School Open House Saturday, March 15, 2014 10am to 4pm.
Yes
The Little French School is a private preschool through kindergarten program that combines high quality care with immersion in the French language. We offer small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and diverse, engaging curricula for children ages 3-6. We also offer shuttle transportation to and from Charlemagne at Fox Hollow, and extended/after school care for our students as well as elementary students. Open enrollment for 2014-2015 begins February 1, and our small classes will be open until filled. Call or email us to set up a tour, or to learn more about starting your child on the path to language learning and cultural awareness!
No
The mission of Ridgeline Montessori is to provide a challenging academic program based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The Montessori approach balances two interdependent elements: the students’ freedom to explore and think for themselves, and their responsibility to work and learn within a community. Pre-lottery information sessions: Thurs Feb 27th at 6:30pm & Sat March 8th at 10am.
No
The Village School is a tuition-free, public charter school serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade since 2000. The developmentally based curriculum, inspired by Waldorf Education, engages the whole child by integrating the humanities and the sciences. Art, Physical Education, Handwork, Music, and Spanish language classes are also an integral part of the student’s learning experience. Meals are cooked on site from scratch with mostly local & organic ingredients.
Yes
Eugene Christian School is an independent, fully accredited Pre-K (age 3) through 8th grade school and an excellent choice for a quality Christian education. Bible-based curriculum, art, P.E., music, Spanish, science, drama & computer technology for all ages. Academics, character-building and creative arts in a safe, caring environment. Our new campus is fantastic! See website for details and application packet. Financial aid available. Personal tours on request. Preview Night Jan 30, 2014.
www.eugenepreschool.org
The Little French School 1717 City View, Suite 5 Eugene, OR 97402 541-345-3818
2 : 11
30-40
www.littlefrenchschool.org
8:00-5:30, part time available
open until filled
no
see website or call
public school Ridgeline Montessori School 4500 W. Amazon Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-681-9662
1:14
225
8:40-3:00 and 8:40-3:15
April 2
no
none
www.ridgeline.org
The Village School 2855 Lincoln St Eugene, OR 97405 541-345-7285
varies
216
8:25 - 3:00
March 7
no
none
www.eugenevillageschool.org
PRIVATE school Eugene Christian School 2895 Chad Drive Eugene, OR 97408 541-686-9145
1:13
170
8:30-3:00 ext. care options
open
www.EugeneChristianSchool.com
yes nondenominational
web or call
Program ProgramHighlights Highlights
• Challenging Curriculum • Self-Directed Learning
Eugene Chrisan School’s
• Multi-Age Classrooms
beauful new campus
• No Tuition
Preview Night
Jan 31 @ 6:30pm
Pre-Lottery tours and info: Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30 pm Saturday, March 8, 10:00 am
541-686-9145
For applicaon & info
K-8 Fall 2014 Enrollment begins in March
EugeneChrisanSchool.com 2895 Chad Drive, Eugene
For Details Call 541-681-9662 or visit www.ridgeline.org
Where Faith & Learning Come Together
Willamette
Christian School The Village School is a tuition-free public charter school serving children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The Village School’s curriculum is inspired by Waldorf education with programming that fully integrates academics with the arts educating the whole child – head, heart and hands. Movement, handwork, music, and Spanish language classes are an integral part of the student’s learning experience. Meals are cooked on-site with mostly local and organic ingredients.
Phone: 345-7285 E-mail: village@4j.lane.edu Website: www.eugenevillageschool.org Parent Meetings for 2012-13: Weds. 6th at 6pm & Apply for enrollmen2y atting ourFeb next ParentInformation Information Meetings for the 2014-15 school year: Parent Information Meeting, August 25th, 6 pm Sat. Feb 1st at 10am & Wed. Feb 5th at 6pm. Middle School meeting: Wed. Feb 19th at 6pm. Sat, Feb. 2nd at 10am. Middle School meeting: Weds. Feb 20th at 6pm Page 8
Where children can discover God, develop academically, and demonstrate His love to the community.
Best of Eugene 2013 Willamette Christian School Preschools Enrolling students Preschool through the 8th grade www.willamettechristianschool.com • 2500 W 18th Ave. Eugene • 541-686-8655 Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com
private school, cont’d
Ratio
Enroll- ment
Hours
Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline
No
The Eugene Waldorf School educates pre-k through grade 8 children in a hands-on, enthusiastic, engaging way. Music, art, Spanish, handcrafts, woodworking, drama and movement are integrated with a strong academic and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students are nurtured and inspired for a lifelong love of learning. Open Houses and kindergarten play sessions January 18 & February 8, or call for a tour today, 541-683-6951. Eugene Waldorf School has been educating children and creating a fulfilling community for parents since 1981.
Yes
K-12 independent school focused on educating the whole student. College preparatory program complimented by visual, musical and performing arts. Foreign language pgrm includes Mandarin, Spanish, French. Collaborative learning environment with focus on the individual student. Small class sizes. Strong personal relationships between faculty, students, and parents. 100% graduates admitted to four-year colleges. 45% of high schoolers National Honor Society members. Over 18 AP exams offered.
No
O’Hara Catholic School serves students from Preschool through 8th grade in a nurturing, enriching environment. With an exceptional academic program and a strong focus on faith and values, students develop confidence, compassion, and a love of learning. Specialists teach music, band, choir piano, art, Spanish, reading, PE and library. Founded in 1889. Fully accredited. Open House Sunday January 27th from 1:003:00pm.
No
St. Paul Parish School is a fully accredited Preschool through 8th grade elementary program in the best tradition of Catholic education. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education fostering spiritual growth and academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment. Currently Accepting Applications for the 2014-15 School Year. Please contact the school for more information.
No
Willamette Christian School has been educating children since 1941. WCS offers Bible based education for children age 3 up to the 8th grade. Featuring an exceptional academic program which includes PE, Spanish, Computer, Library, Sports, and much, much more! Committed to training our students academically, physically, spiritually, and socially. Nationally accredited through ACTS and NAAS. Call for a tour today!
Yes
Join us for amazing adventures in nature, and accidentally learn a bunch along the way! Our programs give kids an opportunity to connect with the natural world in a deep and meaningful way, all whilst playing games and practicing primitive skills. We track animals, move silently, become “lost-proof”, eat wild plants, build shelters, and expand our awareness of the world through exercising all of our senses. Featuring the new Acorn Home School Day program starting in January.
Eugene Waldorf School 1350 McLean Blvd. Eugene, OR 97405 541-683-6951
1:14
varies by age/grade
165
open
no spiritual
web or call
www.eugenewaldorf.org
Oak Hill School
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr Eugene, OR 97405 541-744-0954
1:14
154
8:20 - 3:00
open
no
call
www.oakhillschool.com
O’Hara Catholic School 715 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-485-5291
18:1
8:05-3:05 ext. care 2:40 - 6:00
520
open
Catholic
call
www.oharaschool.org
St. Paul Parish School 1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401
1:18
294
8:10-3:00
open
Roman Catholic
call
www.sploveskids.com
Willamette Christian School 2500 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97405 541-686-8655
280
7:30-6:00
opens 2/10
yes
web or call
willamettechristianschool.net
Whole Earth Nature School PO Box 5223 Eugene, OR 97405 541-937-KIDS
2:8 / 2:12
Open, See Website see Website
Open!
WholeEarthNatureSchool.com
no
Varies, scholarships avail
Program ProgramHighlights Highlights
Come to our Open House! Sunday, January 26, 1:00pm—3:00pm The Good News in Education— O’Hara Catholic School is dedicated to developing the whole child spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. O’Hara’s 125 year tradition of academic excellence fosters enthusiasm for discovery and knowledge, allowing children to develop into life-long learners. In Pre-School through 8th grade, O’Hara students are given a solid foundation for learning and growing in a loving, faith-filled environment. 1
From academics to values and community service, O’Hara prepares students for high school, college, life, and beyond.
Providing a quality Catholic education for students in preschool through grade 8 for over 50 years. Open House January 27th Open House 11:30 1:30 - 1:30 January 26th •- 11:30 1201 Satre Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 www.sploveskids.com “A Voyage in Faith and Learning” Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com
Academic Excellence and Lifelong Learning
K–12 FOR MORE INFORMATION:
> oakhillschool.com FOR A CAMPUS TOUR:
541–744–0954
715 W 18th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402 Ph: (541) 485-5291 www.oharaschool.org
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2014 Education Resource Guide, cont’d. Education Resources
Ratio
Enroll- ment
Ballet NW Academy 380 W. 3rd Ave Eugene, OR 97401 541-343-3914
varies
www.bnwa.com
Hours
Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline
3-7:30pm wkdays / varies 9am-1:30pm Sat
open
no
call
Yes
Offering the highest quality technique and training to children and adults, no matter their goals or experience level. Students are encouraged to be courteous, inclusive, and to maintain a positive attitude. Teachers work from the same syllabus with many performing opportunities and enrichment/recreational classes. Artistic Director, Michele Major, is an experienced teacher in the Vaganova method and has professional performance background. Adult ballet has beginning to advanced levels, opportunity to study pointe, and participate in community performances.
Yes
The Eugene Ballet Academy, the Official School of the Eugene Ballet Company, provides training for ages three through adult at all levels from beginning through professional. The Eugene Ballet Academy encourages the development of self-esteem, discipline, physical fitness, musicality, grace and an appreciation for the art of dance. Classes include classical ballet training from Pre-Ballet through professional, Creative Movement, Pointe, Variations, Jazz, Modern and Pilates.
No
Lane Tutoring Service is a one-on-one, in-home tutoring and college preparatory service serving student in grades K-12. Our professional teachers design programs that cater to each student’s unique strengths, needs and demeanor. We offer school-year support, focusing both on academic and study skills, as well as curriculum design for home-schoolers or summer skill-building. Our teachers are dynamic and engaging, and students enjoy working with us as they reach for greater success. All subjects, plus SAT/ACT and college admissions preparation. Serving Eugene/Springfield since 1990.
yes
Music Masters offers music education for all ages, skill levels, and styles on a wide range of instruments. We facilitate performances, lessons, and theory classes to offer a comprehensive approach to learning music. Our staff is made up of the areas premier musical instructors, and as a studio we use positive encouragement, repetition, and reading music to build well-rounded musicians. Lessons are tailormade and planned out with consideration given to both what the student wants to learn, and where they are as musicians. All students experience musical growth and fulfillment.
Yes
Nationally Renowned Program. Fun gymnastics and fitness programs for children 1-18 and Adults! Increase physical ability and self-confidence in a fun and positive environment. Gymnastics, Movement, Trampoline/tumbling, Cheerleading, Girls and Boy Teams, Open Gyms, Birthday Parties, No School Day Activities and Camps for Summer, Winter and Spring Break. Where Fitness is Fun and Confidence Grows.
Eugene Ballet Academy 1590 Willamette Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-686-9342
varies
varies
varies
ongoing
no
varies
www.eugeneballetacademy.org
Lane Tutoring Service 2141 Crest Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-484-4133
1:1
open
varies
open
no
call
www.lanetutoringservice.com
Music Masters
380 E. 40th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-461-8000
1:1
open
M-F 1-8:00pm Sat 12-4pm
ongoing
M-F 9-noon & 2:30-8pm Sat 9am-2pm
www.musicmastersstudio.com
National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 1205 Oak Patch Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 541-344-2002
1:8
www.naag-gymnastics.org
open
open
no
No
varies
Varies, Call For Info
Program ProgramHighlights Highlights
Spring & Summer Daycamps!
Official Academy of the Eugene Ballet Company Sara Lombardi, Academy Director
Imagine, Believe, Achieve, Become. Pre-Ballet • Ballet • Pointe Variations • Modern • Jazz Creative Movement • Boys Partnering • Tap Dance Hip Hop • Dance Conditioning
Outdoor Daycamps Nature Walk Field Trips Kinder Critters No School Days Class Visits Nature Quests
w w w.bnwa.net
Scholarships Available!
Register: 541-687-9699
www.nearbynature.org
541-686-9342
REGISTER NOW!
Success
eugeneballetacademy.org
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is contagious. Lane TuToring
backstagemt.com | 541-687-0344
One-on-One. All Subjects, K-12 Trusted in-home tutors since 1990.
at Midtown Arts Center, 1590 Willamette, Eugene
www.lanetutoringservice.com
541-484-4133
Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com
Education Resources, cont’d
Ratio
Enroll- ment
Nearby Nature
P.O. Box 3678 Eugene, OR 97403 541-687-9699
varies
ongoing
Hours
see website for specifc programs
Appl. Religious? Tuition Camps deadline
ongoing
no
varies
Yes
Join us as we discover, learn, and grow in nature nearby! Based in Alton Baker Park, Nearby Nature leads spring and summer daycamps, field trips, classroom visits, costumed Kinder Critter presentations, and no-school-day programs for pre-school through 12th graders. We also host weekend Nature Quest adventures and special events for families. Scholarships, service learning projects, and volunteer opportunities are available. Discounts for members. Partner in the Network Charter School.
Yes
We are a fun hands-on science experience for children grades K-5. Our goal is to assist your child to think, imagine and explore! We take pride in our classes by offering a wide variety of topics so each student stays engaged. From general science to the weird and wacky science found in our universe. Each session has a theme so your child can see how the topic relates to their everyday world. We use experiments, art, and nature to study each topic.
Yes
Committed to helping students develop a lifetime love for learning. Comprehensive diagnostic tools enable us to develop individualized programs focused on each child’s needs, pinpointing specific areas of strengths & weakness. We teach skill mastery that ensures retention, presented the way your child learns best. A wide variety of programs help students of all ages. Whether your child is falling behind or not being challenged, we offer programs for Math, Reading, Writing, Study Skills. SAT prep as well!
Yes
The Shedd Institute offers music, theater arts, and dance instruction with classes, camps, and private instruction for all ages and on most instruments. “Discovering Instruments” classes give students a hands-on exploration before choosing one to study. Open to creating classes for home-schoolers to fit curriculum needs. Member of the National Guild of Community Schools for the Arts. Financial assistance available.
yes
The museum is your classroom. Engage your students in Oregon hisotry, culture, biology, and geology. All of our K-12 programs are rooted in national and Oregon State standards. Visit our website for information about our onsite programs, or contact our Education Department and find out how we can bring the museum to your classroom!
Yes
The UO Youth Enrichment and TAG Program offers unique and challenging opportunities for advanced learners-- those who are identified as Talented and Gifted or performing above grade level in some areas. Classes and special events are offered throughout the school year: on no-school days, after school and on Saturdays. Full camps are offered at Spring Break and in the Summer and include Super Summer (gds K-5), Summer Enrichment Program (residential on campus for gds 6-10) and Junior Leadership Program (gds 11-12).
www.nearbynature.org
Science Kids
1568 W. 26th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-684-6810
1:10
open
varies
open
no
varies
www.sciencekidsrfun.com
Sylvan Learning Center 1020 Greenacres Rd. #11 Eugene, OR 97408 541-485-4589
M-F 9:00-7:30 Sat 9 - 1pm
1:3
www.educate.com
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-434-7015
varies
open
M-F 9am-8pm Sat 9-12:30
open
no
open
varies
no
varies
no
Varies, scholarships available
www.theshedd.org
UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 541-346-1694
varies
Open
Tue-Sun, 11-5
varies
www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/
UO Youth Enrichment and Talented and Gifted Program 1859 East 15th Eugene, OR 97403 541-346-3084
varies
open
M-TH, 1-5 Fri by appt
varies, check website
no
varies, check website
https://uoyetag.uoregon.edu/
CAMPS ARE COMING! From March through August, Oregon Family’s Camp Directory is the resource parents use to plan both Spring Break and Summer camps. Advertisers get a FREE website listing with their ad!
To reserve a space in the Camps Directory, call 541-683-7452
Program ProgramHighlights Highlights
Student of the Month
This Spot Could Be Yours!
Home School Sessions Available After-School and No-School Day hands-on, science/ nature/art adventure for grades K-5.
Call 541-683-7452 to advertise
National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics
C o n g r at u l at i o n s
Keaton Warner
541.729.9640
www.sciencekidsrfun.com
Think Imagine Explore!
485-4589 u Reading u Writing u Math u SAT/ACT u Study Skills
UO Youth Enrichment Classes for Eager Learners
Grades K – 8 C Great for Homeschoolers! After School C Saturdays C No School Days
Let your S! FREE TRIAL National Academy of Gymnastics imagination
Bring Balance into Your Child’s Life
soar!
Great Classes for All Ages Pre-school • School Age • Adult • Open 1205Camps Oak• Patch Eugene BirthdaysRd, Gyms OR
Movie Making 3D Modeling Art • Science Math • Writing
Great Programs Coming in 2014: TAG on Tour Saturdays for Grades K – 5 NEW! Saturdays for Grades 6 – 8 No School Days After School Programs Summer Enrichment Session I: June 29 – July 12 Session II: August 3 – 16 Super Summer June 30 – July 18, 2014
Classes for All Ages • www.naag-gymnastics.org 1205 Oak Patch Road • Eugene, Oregon • 541-344-2002Great
* Birthdays * Camps * Open Play
Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com
541-346-3084 • uoyetag.uoregon.edu
Cheer * Creative Adult Movement
Building Healthy Bodies
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w e i V e y E s ’ d A Da Fifth-Grade ein by Rick Epst
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Witchcraft
or the third time that evening, my 11-year-old daughter Wendy hung up the phone, her face as sad as one of those Greek theater masks (the sad one). Actually, she didn’t “hang up” the phone. To turn it off, you just push a button and set it down any old place. It’s made of lime-green plastic that is semi-transparent and when it lights up you can see its interior gizmos. To look at this jolly device, you’d never know it’s an instrument of torture. The green phone chirped and I heard Wendy say, “Well I don’t CARE what she said! Yvonne hates me, and you shouldn’t believe her.” Then she said, “AS IF!” and poked the hang-up button as though she were putting out someone’s eye. The phone chirped again – the fifth time in 10 minutes – and I snatched it up, playing goalie. “Is this Mr. Richard Epstein?” It was the public radio station calling to complain about the $25 donation I’d sent. “Do you realize that basic membership costs $35?” the patient man said. “Without that level of support we cannot continue to provide the quality programming that you have been enjoying.” The word “freeloader” was unspoken, but it hung heavy in the wires between us, like a fat hobo in
a hammock. I promised him minimal satisfaction. (I would still be $15 shy of getting a free coffee mug, but I might win a cruise to Antarctica.) The phone chirped in my hand. It was one of Wendy’s girlfiends wanting to continue the argument, “C’nI speak to Wendy?” “Talk to her in school tomorrow faceto-face,” I said. “She may want to take a swing at you.” “Huh?!” “Seriously, you aren’t going to settle anything tonight. So give it a rest. Good night.” Fifth-grade girls. There’s nothing like them. Except maybe rattlesnakes. Back when our oldest daughter, Marie, was in fifth-grade, a girl who’d been her pal since preschool moved back into our school district. Courtney, the queen bee, declared the newcomer goofy and uncool. She told Marie, “You have to decide whether you are OUR friend or HERS.” Marie sided with her old friend and was shunned by the group. Later Courtney decided the new girl was really OK, and Marie was abandoned
disco ball in her bed room. She has a cat, a dog, a hamster, tropical fish, a swimming pool, a smart phone, loads of computer games, an enormous TV set and shelves of lava lamps. There’s a refrigerator in her room! On Friday nights, her parents take Brianne and a friend out for sushi, and in the summer they take Brianne and a friend to someplace fancy for two weeks. Being Brianne’s bosom buddy is to ride a wave of luxury and fun. But you have to watch your back. Julius Caesar had Brutus; Wendy has Yvonne. Yvonne is mean enough to rule the fifth-grade girls, but she doesn’t have the status or the panache. So this little virus calls up Brianne and says, “Wendy is saying nasty things about you!” Brianne believes her and the cell towers sizzle. Once when Yvonne managed to keep Wendy out of a sleepover party at Brianne’s, Yvonne phoned Wendy from the festivities to say, “We’re having the time of our lives!” I advise Wendy: “Just wait; soon Yvonne will be so busy tormenting boys she won’t have time for you.” Meanwhile the fifth-grade boys are blissfully oblivious. They are playing video games, watching TV, riding bikes, playing soccer and throwing rocks. To them, the ways of girls are as uninteresting as they are mysterious. A thoughtful boy would notice that these girls are sharpening their claws on each other and make a wild guess as to whom their future scratching posts will be. But boys’ minds that aren’t that nimble, and they are spared some anxiety. It’s a mercy really.
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