June 2014 issue by Oregon Family Magazine

Happy Fathers Day!

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Too Processed or

Not to Process? That is the Question

nce upon a time all food was fresh. Produce, meat and dairy items were grown, farmed, slaughtered, or purchased from supermarkets, but they did not come out of a can, box or even a bag. Think of how massive our nation’s refuse problem has become over the last 50 years. We generate more trash, because less and less of our food waste is biodegradable. The processing of food, to the extent that it is, has gradually occurred over the last almost 75 years, since the 1940s. Processed Foods Defined Any food changed from its original form is processed. The orange that is peeled, the broccoli that is steamed, or the radish that is cut are all processed foods. However, they are all still healthy contributions to one’s diet, despite their mechanical processing. The issue is when food is chemically processed. Foods are typically chemically pro cess ed for three primar y reasons: to prolong their shelflife, to enhance their taste, or to make them convenient. According to Melanie Warner in her book Pandora’s Lunchbox, “processed foods are, plus or minus, 70 percent of what most of us eat.” These foods typically contain artificial flavors, artificial colors, preservatives, extra salt and sugar, MSG, partially/ fully hydrogenated vegetable oils, high fructose corn syrup, and a variety of bleached, enriched, emulsified, or refined items. Despite this, there is a place for processed foods and they have

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helped grow the national and world economy through trade, and helped feed people throughout the world. As a society, we can enjoy a variety of foods, whether they are in or out of season. We can prepare meals for our families in a relatively short amount of time each morning, afternoon, or evening. Most processed foods can also be stored without the fear of consumers being contaminated by bacteria, bugs, rodents, or other products (cross-contamination.) However, the problems come into play due to the over consumption of overly chemically processed products. What makes a product

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as overly processed? To name a few, foods that go above and beyond a reasonable shelf-life, like prepackaged baked goods that never seem to spoil, or canned soups that contain enough sodium for a full-day’s nutritional supply along with and added dose of MSG for flavor enhancement, or muffin mix that should and looks like it contains fruit – but doesn’t, foods that should not contain added sweeteners like spaghetti sauce and salad dressings, or frozen foods with lengthy lists of ingredients that cannot be pronounced. There are thousands of additives that go into foods today. In many cases, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot even disclose exactly what each food contains, due to proprietary information. A particular flavor, or process used to arrive at a certain consistency, or an easily identifiable color for an item can all be labeled under artificial flavors or colors, without the specifics being made public knowledge. The color or flavor can contain an additional dozen (or more), chemicals unbeknownst to the consumer, making an already lengthy ingredients list, alarmingly long. Not to mention the fact that unsuspected products are chemically enhanced.

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The Stats The U.S. has an alarming rate of obesity that has been steadily climbing for decades. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 1990 the obesity rate was at 12%, in 2012 the rate was at 27%. Between 2009 and 2010 the number of obese children between 2-5 years of age was 12.1%, between 6-11 years of age were 18% and 12-19 years of age were 18.4%. The statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics concluded that 69% of adults were overweight or obese. Roughly 2/3 of the American population is struggling with weight issues and it directly correlates with the increasing over processing of foods that has occurred over the last several decades. The Draw There are c u r rent ly ent i re generations of people who have been raised on processed foods. In fact, most Americans spend almost 90% of their food budget on processed food items. The reason is - processed foods taste good! They appeal to the body’s natural inclination for sweet, fatty, and salty foods – the items needed for fuel and nourishment. Advertisers capitalize on the body’s natural cravings and enhance them with visually appealing commercials, continued on page 2…

to make big lifestyle changes to facilitate moving the family trip across an international border, or lengthening a stay from five days to two weeks. Distributed through all Eugene/ Springfield, Bethel and Junction City public elementary and middle schools, most area private schools, and over 420 commercial locations in Linn and Lane counties.

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vacation can provide children valuable lessons in making spending choices, from the purchase of souvenirs, to choosing menus or meal locations. It’s time-limited, supervised, and low risk. And, for kids, having a greater stake in some of these decisions can be the most powerful teaching tool of all.

Open planning models strategic thinking Have you experienced a version of this?... Your child has an amazing opportunity to attend a school trip, or extracurricular event, but the unplanned expense roughly equals that of the holiday gift budget. You offer a trade-off: travel vs. gifts ?? A difficult choice, but one that will teach them a thing or two about his/ her own values. Handing off even a little more “choice” in the decision making process makes the art of the trade-off a wonderful teaching opportunity for kids. Ultimately, the value of an experience is subjective—and some things are difficult to put a price on; this too is an important financial lesson. Consider building trade-offs into your vacation plan. Once upon a time, there was a choice: One week at a resident camp for one child anxious to gain some indepen-

dence—or a glorious week at a beach house for the entire family. The difference in price?? The family trip is almost double the cost of camp —yet, the chance to gather already-launched siblings made choosing difficult. Mom asked her child to help evaluate the choice. Considering options, her daughter came up with a way to both capture time with her siblings and enjoy the camp experience. By asking the older siblings to drive – a sister provided transportation to the camp bus, and the brother picked her upon her return. She borrowed camping equipment from family members instead of buying new gear, and in doing so, treated her “chauffeurs” to lunch and a tank of gas from the savings. Identifying opportunities to generate cost savings by reducing consumption, or framing questions to leverage change to achieve a new goal, are strategic financial skills. Using the open planning frame of a trip vs. family time away, can highlight money awareness and limber up the thinking processes to better negotiating timelines and trade-offs.

How Low Can You Go? Identify the opportunity costs… take a vote…. plan a strategy… then celebrate how low your family can go in whittling down budget must-haves or generating new money: • Prepay a vacation allowance. Explain to the kids what seed money is. Provide way to “grow” this money by doing chores, contributing gift money, or other cash they may have. Offer to match it monthly, or before the trip, or pay a bonus for an achieved goal. • Brainstorm savings or earning methods. In the months leading up to the trip there is money to be captured. Revise family meals and shopping. Map out “needs” and revise “wants”. Consider resale, or trades for toys/clothes with friends. Have a garage sale or a car wash. There are a lot of ways to feed the need. • Pay the difference: Slash eating-out and entertainment costs. Make meals at home, find trip videos, books at the public library, bring back Game Night, use free cable options vs. movie rentals, and deposit savings to travel accounts. Vacation travel carries the freshness of new vistas waiting to be discovered. What new strengths and skills (and opportunities for growth) will be discovered by your kids/family as you redesign the family vacation budget together? Northwest Community Credit Union operates

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Innovate a downsize plans buy bigger outcomes. What if the savings gap for a great family vacation is roughly the same as your annual cable cost? You might be surprised who is willing

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catchy slogans like “you can’t have just one!”, and gorgeous layouts of crunchy, salty, gooey, sweet favorites in magazines. Food manufacturers, in turn, employ scientists (who often boycott the very same products they are responsible for enhancing) to make a food item taste better, last longer, or appeal to a wider market. When these two are combined with the convenience factor of a drivethru on the way home after a long day, or between work/school and an evening activity of function, it’s easy to see why processed foods have become so popular.

Some of the worst culprits Potato C hips – Back in 2011, it was finally disclosed that chips, among other items including baby food, contain high levels of acrylamide a known cancer-causing chemical. Note: Scientists lobbied since 2002 to get the levels reduced in foods. Microwave Popcorn – The problems begin with the packaging. The bags are coated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), the same chemical used in Te f l on p ans . In addition to the other processed ingredients, microwave p o p c o r n also contains diacetyl butter flavoring, which has been linked to compromised lung health and Alzheimer’s Disease. Sodas – Both diet and regular sodas have their issues. Diet sodas are particularly addressed due to their artificial sweeteners. Studies show that artificial sweeteners may make you gain weight faster because it slows the metabolism. Additionally, artificial sweeteners have been linked to Alzheimer’s, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s, lupus, multiple sclerosis and autism. Regular sodas for their high concentration of sugar or high fructose corn syrup, which have been linked to obesity, liver issues, diabetes, dementia, cavities and heart problems.

Cereals/Breads/Snack Bars – If they are enriched, the original whole grain has had the nutrients removed in order to increase its shelf-life. White flour can cause digestive issues and causes insulin spikes. These products are often full of preservatives to keep them from spoiling quickly. Note: I once had a loaf of bread that was misplaced in the pantry for over 4 months and showed no signs of mold. It was tossed when it was found. Meats/Cold Cuts – Meats of all kinds are typically chemically processed in some manner. Be it through antibiotics or growth hormones to the animals themselves, or chemically with solutions during the production process to enhance flavor, increase tenderness, improve their appearance or increase the preservation process. Cold cuts are often loaded with sodium, sodium nitrites and nitrates. Note: Fooducate. com has a very interesting video where it asks the viewer to identify the item in the photo. It’s a pink fluffy concoction that resembles pink marshmallow or crème filling. Visit the website to identify the substance. The Alternatives 1. Whenever possible eat fresh, organic, or locally grown foods. Better yet, garden what you can to also reduce food costs. 2. First, be sure to read all food labels. If you cannot pronounce the ingredients, put it back on the shelf and look for an alternative. 3. Cook whenever possible using natural, unrefined, products and avoid frozen foods that are preservative laden. Look for frozen organic alternatives. 4. Eliminate as many artificial sweeteners and colorants from foods, as possible. Look for items made with honey or maple syrup, instead of aspartame and sucralose. Purchase foods colored with

natural items like beets, carrots, or paprika. 5. Avoid laboratory manufactured refined oils and stick to butter, olive oil, grapeseed oil and unrefined coconut oils for cooking, salads and marinating. 6. Foods that have a long(er) shelflife should be avoided, when possible. The longer the shelflife the more additives the food contains. 7. Avoid processed meats of all kinds. However, if bacon or a sandwich is calling, watch the frequency. 8. Avoid the snacks. Many “healthy” bars, candies, chips, popcorns, etc. are chemically processed. Read the labels and look for healthy substitutions. They do exist. Children need fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins and nutrients in order to grow and thrive. Too many of the products marketed to children are created from chemically overprocessed foods. Children should be educated to make smart choices when selecting what they are fueling their bodies with. Remind them that “garbage in, garbage out” is indeed true, for all aspects of life – including their food choices.

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Week 1: July 21 - 25 • Week 2: July 28 - Aug 1 Seattle Regatta: Aug 2 (open to rowers who attend both sessions) Grades 8th-12th, all experience levels Register at www.oarjrcrew.org

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OREGON Basketball Camp A weeklong camp held at Matthew Knight Arena. Emphasis on game fundamentals, skill development, teamwork, and the importance of a winning attitude.

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6 Friday

Chico Schwall welcomes Michael Roderick and other friends bring you a taste of the big musical palette, the cool stylings and mighty musical heritage of Dave Van Ronk.Thursday, June 5th at The Shedd.

Tot Discovery Day: Water Wonders. Come build a boat, learn how water shapes the Earth, find out about the water cycle, and much more. Make sure to wear some exploration-ready clothes as we turn Tot Discovery Day into a splash-zone! The Science Factory, 9am-noon, $10/ parent-child combo, $2 add child, Ph (541) 682-7888 Brit Pink Floyd - The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show. Discovery is a stunning new three hour chronological musical journey spanning the entire recording career of Pink Floyd from 1967 - 1994. Hult Center, 8pm, $36-58, Ph 682-5000 Marketplace @ Sprout! Our indoor/outdoor farmers’ market features some of the finest vendors in the region, as well as chef demos and workshops. Sprout, 418 A Street, Springfield, 3-7pm, FREE! Ph (541) 345-7106 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 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!

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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

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, “Eat Well, Play Well”. Open daily 10-4pm. In the Planetarium, shows vary, Mon-Fri 2pm, Sat/Sun times vary.

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

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Marketplace @ Sprout! Our indoor/outdoor farmers’ market features some of the finest vendors in the region, as well as chef demos and workshops. Sprout, 418 A Street, Springfield, 3-7pm, FREE! Ph (541) 345-7106

MOMS Club - An organization for at-home moms & children. Members based on zip code. http://eugenemomsclub.org/

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!

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South Eugene Farmers’ Market. Local produce, free samples, free parking. This event occurs every week on Saturday. Southtowne Shoppes, 9am-3pm, Ph 895-3431, FREE! Veneta’s Downtown Farmers’ Market. Local farmers showcase their goods directly to residents and visitors. Territorial Hwy & W. Broadway, Friday’s 2-6pm, Ph 4637565, 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

OUTLYING AREAS Family Fishing Days at Cleowox Lake. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) staff and volunteers provide all the equipment and teach youth how to bait, cast and reel in your catch. Licenses required 14 and older and can be purchased online. Sat June 7th 10-3pm, FREE! Ph 503.947.6000

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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. Collin Raye. Get your seats early for multi-platinum country music legend Collin Raye, lauded at a performer with an “unparalleled” voice. Hult Center, 7pm, $30-75, Ph 682-5000 Explore Oregon! Open House Weekend. Join us in celebrating this state-of-the-art exhibit showcases the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes and ecosystems. Museum of Natural History, 11am-5pm, Ph 346-3024, FREE!

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Fox Den Family Nature Night. Bring the kids and let them enjoy nature based activities for children. Cozmic Pizza, 5-6:45pm, FREE! Ph 541-517-9098

Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend with Rich Glauber! Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Corridor Car Show & Carnival. Classic car showcase, with fun carnival games for the kids, food, silent auction and more! This annual fair is a benefit for Corridor school. Corridor Alternative Elementary, 9am-3pm, FREE! Ph 790-4600 In My Life - A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles. This family friendly musical tale is widely considered by industry insiders to be the most unique Beatles show in decades. McDonald Theatre, 7pm, $25-30, Ph 345-4442 Oregon Team Events Etsy Spring Fair. At this annual Spring Fair, artisans meet to sell their work. Find interesting one-of-a-kind items and have a great time browsing at the fair! Valley River Inn, 10am-5pm, FREE! Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend. The State of Oregon welcomes you to enjoy a Free Fishing Weekend that provides locals and visitors with two full days to fish, crab and clam without a license. Sat & Sun, All Oregon locations, 503.947.6000, FREE!

8 Sunday Music in the Garden. A tour of 5 home gardens, followed by a school gardening project, provides guests with a relaxing and inspirational summer showcase. Live music at gardens, a plant sale and several raffle prizes. Willagillespie Elementary School Children’s Garden. 10am-4pm, $15-18, Ph 541-228-1805

11 Wednesday Fox Den Family Nature Night. Bring the kids and let them enjoy nature based activities for children. Cozmic Pizza, 5-6:45pm, FREE! Ph 541-517-9098 NCAA D1 Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships. This celebrated track and field championship competition that promises to draw in crowds of fans across the nation and beyond! Hayward Field, Wed-Sun, www.goducks.com

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5 Thursday Chico Schwall. Beyond Llewyn Davis: The music of Dave Van Ronk. Chico Schwall welcomes Michael Roderick and other friends bring you a taste of the big musical palette, the cool stylings and mighty musical heritage of Dave Van Ronk. The Shedd, 7:30pm, $15-19, Ph 434-7000

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NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. See the 11th Dave Douglas Quintet. Improvised music have garnered distinguished recognition, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Aaron Copland award and two Grammy nominations. The Shedd, 7:30pm, $28-36, Ph 434-7000

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Family Music Time. Join singer/songwriter Rob Tobias for classics, originals, and tunes made up on the spot. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316

Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. You and your child are invited to join us for stories and hands-on fun including crafts, songs, games, and museum exploration. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-346-3024 Marketplace @ Sprout! Our indoor/outdoor farmers’ market features some of the finest vendors in the region, as well as chef demos and workshops. Sprout, 418 A Street, Springfield, 3-7pm, FREE! Ph (541) 345-7106

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Art & Culture Weekend. One campus, two museums, free entry! The Museum of Natural and Cultural History and Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art offer complimentary admission to graduates, families and friends throughout the weekend. 11am-5pm

15 Sunday Emerald Dog Obedience Club Trials. See the 14th

Science Factory’s Girls’ Science Adventures. Girls who register for these exciting workshops will meet women scientists from the UofO, tour laboratories, get a behindthe-scenes peek at research and participate in hands-on activities. Today’s topic: Geology/Paleontology. The Science Factory, 9am-noon, $15-20, Ph 541-682-7895

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20 Friday Black Sheep Gathering 2014. Provides an environment dedicated to education, cooperation and participation, an atmosphere of fellowship and fun, and celebrating natural colored animals and their fibers. Lane Events Center, 9am6pm, FREE! Ph 503-804-0014 Marketplace @ Sprout! Our indoor/outdoor farmers’ market features some of the finest vendors in the region, as well as chef demos and workshops. Sprout, 418 A Street, Springfield, 3-7pm, FREE! Ph (541) 345-7106

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Presenting the Dave Douglas Quintet. Improvised music has garnered distinguished recognition, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Aaron Copland award and two Grammy nominations. Thursday, June 12th at The Shedd.

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scar and Zac are a sweet, bonded pair of older adult stepbrothers who were adopted together as kittens and lived for 10 years in a loving, indoor-only home. Their family was transferred to Guam, and couldn’t take these wonderful boys with them. Oscar is a fluffy black and white tuxedo, and Zac is a fluffy solid black kitty. They are both good with kids, and could adjust to other cats or even to a friendly dog. They are being offered at a special adoption fee of $50 for the pair, sponsored by Main St Mini Storage (our normal fee is $160 for 2 adults, which is strictly to help cover our costs). They have had all their shots and are spayed —plus you get a free vet visit. For more info, call Beth at (541) 255-9296.

Oh, Kay! This classic Gershwin-Bolton-Wodehouse musical comedy centers on Long Island playboy Jimmy Winters and his arrival at a swank Beachampton cottage with his new bride. The Shedd, 7:30pm, $10-42, Ph 434-7000

21 Saturday Black Sheep Gathering 2014. 9am – 5pm, see the 20th Summer Solstice Dash & Bash. Fun in the sun! Run or walk a 5K from Booth Kelly to Dorris Ranch and back to support Umpqua Bank’s Snack Pack program. 5K starts at 6:21pm, Old Booth Kelly Mill, $15-25, Ph 541736-4544

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West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue is a 501(c)3. Want to help cover our animals’ medical costs? Go to www.westcoastdogandcat.org and click on ‘Donate’ or send a check to: WCDC, P.O. Box 72401, Springfield, OR 97475.

24 Tuesday PICCFEST 2014 Gala Concert. Building on a legacy of extraordinary guest conductors, fabulous performances, and a roster of over 120 choirs, their conductors call it “life-changing.” Hult Center, times vary, visit website.

25 Wednesday Fox Den Family Nature Night. Bring the kids and let them enjoy nature based activities for children. Cozmic Pizza, 5-6:45pm, FREE! Ph 541-517-9098 Downside Up -Summer Concert. Classic rock concert at beautiful Jesse Maine Park for all to enjoy. 6:30pm, FREE! Ph 736-4544 Joan Baez & Indigo Girls. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 7pm, cost varies, Ph 800-992-8499

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Experience the power of folk legend Joan Baez and the dynamic harmonies of the Indigo Girls. Wednesday, June 25th at the Cuthbert Amphitheater.

28 Saturday The Dirty Dash. A mud run obstacle course where a military boot camp meets your inner five-year-old’s fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then man to swine. Downright dirty fun! Mount Pisgah Arboretum, www.thedirtydash.com/race/oregon Be sure to check out our listings for Camps, Classes, and Workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

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Dear EarthTalk: Is the gray wolf still endangered in the United States and how successful have reintoduction efforts been? — Loren Renquist, Salem, OR

he gray wolf is still considered “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). But a June 2013 proposal by the Obama administration to “delist” the animals—save for a small struggling population of Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and New Mexico—could change that if finalized later this year. Gray wolves were added to the Endangered Species List in 1975 after being wiped out across the contiguous 48 states by governmentsponsored trapping and poisoning programs. Thanks to protections under the ESA, populations have since bounced back nicely in two out of the three regions where protections and reintroduction programs were initiated. In the Great Lakes, wolf populations rebounded from just a few hundred individuals in the 1970s to over 5,000 today, expanding their range from Minnesota to Wisconsin

and Michigan. In the Northern Rockies, natural migration from Canada and reintroductions in Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho have resulted in some 1,700 gray wolves now roaming across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Washington and Oregon. “Despite these substantial gains, the job of wolf recovery is far from over,” reports the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). “Wolves need connected populations for genetic sustainability, and natural ecosystems need wolves; yet today wolves occupy less than five percent of their historic range.” That’s why CBD has joined a chorus of voices in urging the federal government to continue protecting gray wolves under the ESA. The U.S. government had been scaling back wolf protections in recent years, so animal advocates weren’t surprised to see the Obama administration’s proposal. “In April

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2011 Congress attached a rider to a must-pass budget bill that stripped Endangered Species Act protections from wolves in all of Montana and Idaho, the eastern third of Washington and Oregon, and a small portion of northern Utah—an unprecedented action that, for the first time in the history of the Act, removed a species from the endangered list by political fiat instead of science,” says CBD, adding that wolves were subsequently delisted in Wyoming and the Great Lakes. “Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin have begun public wolf hunting and/or trapping, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating with state agencies, is expanding its program of trapping, radio-collaring and releasing, then aerial gunning the pack-mates of these collared wolves—a program that…had been limited to those that preyed on livestock.” CBD fears that such tactics will become common if ESA protections are removed in the lower 48 states. Luckily for the wolves, the Obama administration’s delisting proposal suffered a setback this past February when an independent review panel concluded that the decision was based on insufficient science and should therefore not be enacted. “The science used by the Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) concerning genetics and taxonomy of wolves was preliminary and currently not the best available science,” reported panel member Steven Courtney, a scientist at UC Santa Barbara.

Gray wolves were added to the Endangered Species List in 1975 after being wiped out across the lower 48 states by government-sponsored trapping and poisoning programs. Thanks to Endangered Species Act protections, populations have since bounced back, but new efforts to “delist” them could put the animals under the gun again.

The review panel finding has opened a new public comment period on a proposal that has already generated more than a million comments. A final decision on the delisting proposal is expected by June. CONTACTS: CBD, www. biologicaldiversity.org; USFWS, www.fws. gov/home/wolfrecovery. 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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An Incredible Year Walt Disney Studios, Rated G Now in Theatres

t 7 pm on Sundays when I was a kid, we would tune our television set to The Wonderful World of Disney for an hour of wholesome entertainment, as my mother called it. Our family ritual included bowls of popcorn and the usual tussle over whose turn it was to change the channel. It’s hard to believe there really was a time before the remote control! Nonetheless, I remember that my favorite episodes of The Wonderful World of Disney were about nature, and I’m so pleased that Walt Disney Studios has returned to the tradition of producing wildlife documentaries like their new feature film, Bears. Set in Alaska’s Katmai National

Park, Bears is the story of Sky, a female brown bear, and her two cubs, Amber and Scout. Narrated by John C. Reilly, the film traces the little family’s odyssey from their mountain den to the feeding grounds at the edge of the sea. Large numbers of brown bears congregate near the ocean and the rivers in anticipation of Alaska’s famous salmon run, and most of the movie follows Sky’s search for

a safe place to teach her offspring how to find food. Along the way, the family befriends an unlikely guide in a scavenging Raven, who brings a touch of whimsy and good luck to the narrative. Sky and the cubs also encounter a hungry wolf and aggressive male bears, but director Alastair Fothergill carefully softens the anxiety of these dangers for younger viewers. By the final scenes, we’ve

learned about the remarkable intelligence and tenacity of brown bears, we’ve watched them catch salmon using only their teeth, and we’ve recognized that they are an irreplaceable symbol of the Alaskan wilderness. Be sure to stay through the credits for highlights of the production crew capturing their amazing, upclose-and-personal shots of the wildlife.

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Explain Babies, but Downplay Dad

n Father’s Day, go ahead and celebrate fatherhood. But if you really want to do Daddy a big favor, here’s how: Don’t implicate him in the story of Where Babies Come From. At least not right away. I’ll tell you why… “How did that baby get in there?” 3-year-old Sally asked her mother one morning. My wife, Betsy, who was seven months pregnant, said, “It grew from a little egg.” “How did the egg get there?” “It was always there,” said Betsy. That satisfied the tot and she staggered off to pester her big sister. “Hey,” I told Betsy, “Thanks for leaving me out of the explanation.” “No problem,” she said. Our three daughters are much older now, and we’ve been through the facts of life Q&A with each one of them. Although I know much more about talking to daughters than to sons, I’m ready to share my findings. He r e’s t h e g o o d n e w s : T h e conversation can be about babies and not about sex for several years. And that’s good because explaining sex to a child is like explaining whimsy to a cop. You won’t be understood. Remember: Small children are curious about babies – not sex. (They are like Christopher Columbus who

was curious about India. He never DREAMED of America. He was wandering around on that intervening land and happily poking Spanish flags into it, never realizing it was America. The full truth would have only upset him). Just as long as you can portray Daddy as an innocent bystander to the baby-making process, you can keep sex questions off the agenda. A preschooler doesn’t need to have an iron-clad g rasp on e ver y aspect of human physiology. When I was a little kid, my mom explained the facts of life to me in an accurate but undetailed way. I got the impression that conception involved some kind of medical procedure. It didn’t occur to me that my parents would ever try it at home without special equipment and qualified personnel. A few follow-up questions would’ve squared things away. But I shrank back, fearing embarrassment. I knew that when healthcare professionals get involved,

even something simple like getting your temperature taken can be humiliating and icky. So imagine what conception might entail! B esides, I hardly understood ANYTHING, so I just tossed this particular mystery up onto a towering heap along with: How does a TV set work? Where is Heaven? Why are photog raphic negatives orange? How come money is valuable? and Can French cats communicate with American cats? Listen, Daddy, around age 6 a child will start to wonder whether you have a more vital function in family life than just opening jars. Be clinical, be vague, but for the next few years the child will be relentlessly on your trail. (“Fertilize? What does that mean?”) By age 8 or so a child will have sweated the word “sperm” out of her parents and draws near to her quarry. When our daughter Marie was about 9, my wife pretty much told her the entire story, leaving out only the wine and mood music. Of course, the sperm wasn’t the problem;

the problem was the delivery system. When Betsy it explained to her, Marie exclaimed, “That’s disgusting!” and stared at me. “Daddy, is it true?” There were so many things I wanted to say. • “I don’t remember.” • “She MADE me do it!” • “Look, when people want to be conceived, SOMEBODY has to do the heavy lifting.” • “Yes, I did it. And I’d do it again if I had to!” • “I won’t even dignify these allegations with a reply.” • “C’mon Marie, you’ve known me nine years. Does THAT sound like something I’d do?” • “It’s a lie, and your mother is a sick, sick person.” What I actually said was, “Yep,” and shrugged a shoulder. Lying only makes a scandal worse. Just tell the truth and act nonchalant. Over the years, that scene was played out for each horrified daughter. Face it. A child whose parents have taught her to wear clothes and eat with a fork is going to be shocked by a clear explanation of the mechanics of procreation. There is no way you are going to casually pass off this kind of thing as normal behavior. So, stay calm, be honest, and tell the child only as much she wants to know. When her eyes grow to the size of dinner plates and she starts backing away, she’s probably heard enough. And above all, protect Daddy as if he were at the center of a network of spies. Once you give him up to your interrogator, you are talking about sex and neither you nor your 5-year-old wants that conversation. Reach Rick Epstein at rickepstein@yahoo.com

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