November 2018 issue

Holiday Reading List Page 24

JUUL: The Problem is Real Page 18

Frenemies Friend or Foe? Page 6

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by Malia Jacobson

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ost often, friendships serve as a positive force in children’s lives, helping to cement a sense of identity and belonging while kids learn real-world lessons in sharing, empathy, and kindness. Friends can impart the type of “positive peer pressure” that spurs the growth of positive personality characteristics like tenacity and generosity. But there’s a dark side to childhood friendships. When things like bullying, gossip, or jealousy take hold, a child’s health and happiness can suffer.

Research from the University of Alabama links jealousy in adolescent friendships to low self-worth, aggression, and loneliness. Sound familiar? Here’s how to help kids navigate toxic friendships and seek out the positive, fulfilling friendships we all need.

EARLY YEARS 0-5 Budding Buds From playdates to the playground, toddlerhood presents plenty of opportunities to begin teaching about the traits of a good friend. “Parents can encourage their child to develop positive friendships by teaching children at an early age about healthy relationships,” says Josie Clark-Trippodo, MS, NCC, LPC, a licensed family therapist in Greensboro, North Carolina. “Parents can start these conversations with kids by asking questions about what they think the characteristics of a good friend are and teaching children to display good friendships qualities,”—think kindness, empathy, and good listening skills. When tots find themselves in a friendship tiff, caregivers should first wait a beat to see if kids can work it out for themselves. Often, a simple, “Are you being a friend?” can encourage children toward more pro-social behavior.

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calmly ask each child to recount the situation, and encourage the child who feels wronged to ask for what he or she needs. When a playmate can’t break out of a negative pattern, affirm that he may need a break from play and encourage your child to seek out other companions in the meantime.

ELEMENTARY YEARS 6-12 Friend or Foe? During the school years, friendships grow in depth and complexity. As friendships begin to play a larger role in kids’ lives, parents should watch for signs that a friendship is taking a negative toll. “Children exhibit a range of signs that parents can look for to aid in identifying red flags for negative friendships and bullying,” says Clark-Trippodo. “These signs can include sudden change in behaviors or mood such as isolation, a sudden drop in school performance, defiance, and mood swings.” Children in negative friendships might display negative self-talk (“I hate myself,” or “I’m ugly”) and shy away from leadership roles or activities they once enjoyed.

When a friendship appears to be negative, parents can ask

a child to think about how that friend makes them feel, and what appeals to them about that person. Assure children that they won’t “get in trouble” for reporting bullying or toxic behavior, and role-play appropriate responses to negative behaviors with phrases like “I don’t like it when you boss me around,” or “I don’t want to gossip; let’s play a board game instead.”

TEEN YEARS 13-18 Impact Zone It’s no secret that teens’ friends hold major sway—but parent can still help guide good friendship choices, says Clark-Trippodo.

“During the early teen years children are influenced powerfully by peer groups,” she notes. “One of the most important things a parent can do during the teen years is work to keep the lines of communication open between parent and child.” When a friend appears to have a negative influence on a teen, parents can ask non-judgmental questions to help the teen evaluate the friendship and practice “active listening” without forbidding or preventing a child from engaging with the friend.

When a teen needs to step back from negative friendships, introducing her to environments where new friendships can blossom, such as volunteer work, after-school jobs, church, or sports teams, can help new relationships take root. When a once-positive friendship takes a negative turn, encourage teens to try to mend fences by writing a sincere email note to express their feelings, says nationally recognized parenting expert and author Susan Kuczmarski, Ed.D. “The written-word may work better than verbal conversation, especially if the problem is a serious or deep one.

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Story Times Springfield Public Library story times.

Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am.

Lap sit story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Sensory Storytime (for kids with sensory integration issues or special needs) every other Thurs. Ph 541.726.3766 Barnes & Noble weekly story time.

Whimsical Weds 7:00pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 11:00am. Saturdays at 11:00am, Ph 541.687.0356

Storytime, Tues 6:30pm. Sheldon and Bethel Branches: Family Storytime, Fri 10:15am.

Ph 541.682.8316 Family Story Time (all ages). Fridays at 10:15am @ Bethel Branch Library.

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On-Going Events

Storytimes (recurring weekly). Pre-K Storytimes (ages 3-5) Wed at 11am. Baby & Toddler Storytimes (ages 0-3) Friday at 11am.

Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

Saturday Kids Workshops at MECCA. From magnetic puzzles to robots to sock creatures.

No need to pre-reg. All materials are included.

Kids under 10 accompanied by an adult. Each week features a different creative reuse project. MECCA, 11am – 3pm, $3-5, Ph 541.302.1810

Downtown Public Library storytimes.

Preschool Storytime, Wed 10:15am and 11:00am.

Baby Storytime, Fri 10:15am and 11:15am. Talkers Storytime, Tues 10:15am and 11:00am. Walkers Storytime, Thurs 10:15am and 11:00am. Pajama

Dog Tale Story Time. Kids have fun and build skills in short one-on-one sessions reading to trained dogs and handlers’ courtesy of PAAWS. Every Sat, Downtown Library, 2-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

Kids Minecrafters. Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on Eugene Library computers. Ages 6 - 12. Limited space, pre-reg required. Downtown Library, Mon & Tues @ 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Family Music Time. Live music for kids of all ages, with their caregivers. Downtown Library, Saturday’s 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 541.682.3615 Saturday Market/Farmers Market. The oldest, open-air market in the US. Offers great food, local crafts, and live entertainment. Every Saturday, Park blocks, rain or shine. 10:00am – 5pm, Ph 686-8885, FREE! “2PM Talks.” A docent-led talk every Tues thru Sun at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, included with price of admission.

Ph 541.346.3024 Eugene Science Center. Our ever-changing exhibits feature something for everyone! Explore science topics, astronomy, mechanics, optics, water quality, and nanotechnology. See website for features, admission, and times.

Ph 541.682.7888 S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Ages 6-10, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

1 THURSDAY Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

4 SUNDAY Family Fun: Interactive Theater. Jump into wintry folktales and fairy tales with interactive theater! Led by Upstart Crow Studios and their Stage Door youth troupe. Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

6 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. All events free and open to the public. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Public Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public!

Ph 541.726.3766 Teens: “The Tell-Tale Heart” performed by Chris Leebrick. Ages 14-18, Fern Ridge Public Library, 7-8pm, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

7 WEDNESDAY Kids’ Club: Snap Circuits & Ozo Bots. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Middle School Lounge. Live Pac Man. Snack and supplies provided! Ages 11-13, Fern Ridge Public Library, 4-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

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First Friday Artwalk. A guided tour begins at 5:30pm at Lincoln Gallery, and continues ending at 8:00pm. ArtWalk is from 5:30-8:00pm and always FREE! Ph 541.485.2278

S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Library Mini Golf! For ages 6-10, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

Finding Neverland. If you use your imagination, the story never really ends. Bring the whole family to Finding Neverland, The Musical.

Recommended for ages 6+ Hult Center, 8pm, $38-105.50, Ph 541.682.5000

9 FRIDAY Second Friday Art Walk. Starts at Springfield City Hall, 5:00pm, FREE! Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month learn about nocturnal animals. Crafts and activities will explore the world of critters who wake up when the sun goes down. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am – 11:30, $3-10, Ph 541.346.3024

Little Timbers Winter Indoor Skills Academy

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Finding Neverland. 2pm and 7:30pm, see the 2nd.

S.T.E.A.M. Punks! LEGOS! For ages 6-10, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

Nature Kids. Sensational Seeds: Learn about seeds close up with a magnifying glass. Plus: get a fun seed collector to keep exploring on your own. Ages 6 - 12, Downtown Library, 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

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Ideas on Tap: Glaciers, Water and Culture.

Quench your thirst for knowledge, and for beer, at Ideas on Tap, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s monthly pub talk. This month covers glaciers and water and their relation to culture with UofO historian Mark Carey. Learn about icy environments and how people relate to them in the past, present and future. Now at Viking Braggot Co. on Willamette. 6-8pm, age 21 and over, Ph 541.346.3024

FREE First Friday at the Museum. Investigate Oregon’s amazing fossils and ecosystems and delve into its cultural history. Museum of Natural History, 11am-5pm, Ph 541.346.3024

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The Day the Earth Stood Still. The sciencefiction classic performed as a 1940s live radio drama by the Eugene retro-modern theater company Radio Redux. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $1589, Ph 541.682.5000 Kip Moore – After the Sunburn. Coming to Eugene with Jordan David and Jillian Jacqueline.

Hult Center, 7:30pm, $29.50-46.75, Ph 541.682.5000 NW Women’s Comedy Festival. Thirteen of the most fabulous, funny females on the west coast take the stage on one night. Be prepared to laugh hard and maybe even cry with this talented group of comedians. Comedians include Chelsea Burns, Sarah Champion, Erin Crouch, Vanessa Dawn, April Gallaty, Nekia Hampton, Cienna Jade, Teresa Roberts Logan, Corina Lucas, Lydia Manning, Monica Nevi and Bernice Jing Ye, with Melody Dodd hosting.

Wildish Theater, 7pm, $25, Ph 541.868.0689

10 SATURDAY The Day the Earth Stood Still. See the 9th Play in the Rain Day. Free outdoor activities for families including hayrides, nature crafts, hikes, campfire cookery, archery, and much more!

Rain or shine! Sponsored by the Youth in Nature Partnership. Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 10 am-3 pm, FREE! Ph 541.222.9241

Heceta Head Lighthouse Eugene Comic Con. Popularly known as EUCON, the best in comics and pop culture come to Eugene. Celebrate with special guests, artists, writers, exhibitors, comic books, cosplay, gaming, video games, toys, in-depth panels and so much more! Lane Events Center, 10am-7pm, $15-25

11 SUNDAY The Day the Earth Stood Still. 2:00pm, see the 9th Lane County Veterans Day Parade. This year’s theme of “Honoring All Who Served.” The parade will begin on 21st St and Olympic St and then head west to Mohawk Blvd, south to “G” St, east on “G” St to 21st St and north back to Wilco.

1:30pm, FREE! Eugene Comic Con. 10:00am-5:30pm, see the 10th

13 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. All events free and open to the public. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Public Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public! Ph 541.726.3766

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Emerald Valley Opry. Featuring: Back Porch Soiree, Gary and Paula, XtraMile, Stan Ownbey, Revelation Street Band. Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:00-9:30pm, $3-$8/under 7 free, Ph 541.688.0937

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November 23rd – December 23rd

Holiday Food and Gift Festival. Products from all over Oregon and beyond. Fabulous Christmas ornaments, items and decorations of all kinds. Jewelry, clothing, art, photography, items for men, women and children, handcrafted soaps, lotions and more.

Gourmet food, and Santa too! Lane Events Center, Fri noon-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, FREE! Ph 503.526.1080

Christmas at the Village Green. Enter a winter wonderland and find yourself surrounded by twinkling lights, artisan vendors, fire pits, and holiday cheer in Cottage Grove. Peruse the traditional Christmas market modeled after those in Europe, and enjoy German inspired food and drink, including bratwurst, hot cocoa, baked goods, and gluhwein (a German hot spiced wine/21 and over only). Village Green Resort (Cottage Grove), 5-9pm, $5-10, Ph 541.942.2491

November 4th Eugene Holiday Flea Market. You’ll find fun friendly family atmosphere and the always fresh mix of vendors, shoppers and unique items including crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Lane Events Center, 10am-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.4292 November 16th – 17th Fern Ridge Holiday Bazaar. Browse 30 locations of local crafters and artisans selling handmade and custom-crafted gifts, located throughout Fern Ridge, Veneta, Junction City and the surrounding area. Find unique items for everyone on your list. Grab a map from participating locations or online for a brief description of items available and hours open for shopping. FREE! November 16th Light Up Downtown. Kick-off the holiday season with live entertainment, hot cider and cocktails, popcorn and a holiday tree lighting ceremony in downtown Eugene.

This event will benefit the Egan Warming Center by collecting new, warm socks for those in need. Park Blocks, 5:15-6:30pm, FREE! 541.682.6347 November 17th – December 24th Saturday Market Holiday Market. A vibrant hub for local artisans with nearly 200 booths featuring locally handcrafted gifts, international foods, and live music all day. An iconic Eugene event - a must see for locals and visitors every season. Lane Events Center, Sat/Sun – 10am-6pm. FREE! Ph 541.686.8885 November 17th Holiday Gifts Books Sale. Find amazing deals on books in gift-giving condition, including bestsellers, classics, holidaythemed titles, coffee table books, and children’s books. Downtown Library, 10am – 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5450 November 21st – 25th Festival of Trees. Attractions include more than 50 decorated trees, beautiful wreaths, a candy cane forest, Dickens village, shop under the tree, gingerbread village, stockings and baskets and other entertainment. Valley River Inn, see website for hours, $5-7, Ph 541.228.3040

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November 24th Night of a Thousand Stars. Amazing lights, winter snowfall, Christmas music and Santa! Experience the magic of Christmas with the family and start shopping for gifts for everyone on your list. 5th St. Market, 5pm-8pm, FREE! Ph 541.484.0383 November 29th Veneta-Fern Ridge Tree Lighting.

Local school kids will perform in a choir and hot cocoa will be served courtesy of the Kiwanis Club. Spread the cheer and joy and look out for a special visit from Santa!

Veneta Elementary School, 6pm, FREE! 541.935.8443 November 30th – December 2nd Vintage Holiday Market. Bundle up and sip on a warm seasonal drink while shopping. Find holiday gifts from furniture and home decor to jewelry and antique treasures in re-purposed, farmhouse style. Pick up your fresh Christmas trees, poinsettias and wreaths to decorate your home for the season. Gray’s Garden Center Outlet (Springfield), Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.217.7346 November 30th – December 2nd 17th Annual Nativity Display. More than 1,000 Nativities on display at this free, family-friendly event. Features live choral and instrumental music from around the region. Take a picture with your family in front of a life-sized nativity. All faiths and community members invited. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 3-8pm. FREE! December 4th – 6th Holiday Marketplace at Willamalane.

Shop an incredible array of handcrafted gifts and homemade delicacies. Find one-ofa-kind wooden creations, jewelry, candles, fiber arts and more. Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Tues-Wed: 9am-3pm, Thurs 9am-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.736.4544

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Starts Friday, November 16th Middle School Lounge. Veneta Comic Con. Ages 11-13, Fern Ridge Public Library, 4-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

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14 WEDNESDAY Kids’ Club: Straw Rockets & More. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Teens: All About Gaming. Ages 14-18, Fern Ridge Public Library, 7-8pm, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

15 THURSDAY S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Balloon Racing! For ages 6-10, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

16 FRIDAY The Wizard of Oz. The beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power home, has been entertaining audiences for generations. Enjoy dinner and a show or entertainment a la carte with reserved seating. Actors Cabaret, 7:30pm, Ph 541.683.4368

17 SATURDAY Oregon Ducks vs. Arizona State, Autzen Stadium, GODUCKS.COM The Wizard of Oz. See the 16th Estas Tonne: The Breath of Sound World Tour. Through his music he invites people to close their eyes, open their hearts and dive into a sacred space where one can experience sounds in the purest form. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $48-77, Ph 541.682.5000

Kids - Make It: Felt Ornaments. Hand-sew felt ornaments of birds, stars, trees, and other seasonal shapes. Ages 9 - 12. No experience needed/All materials provided. Downtown Library, 11am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Swan Lake Ballet. Lane Community College Auditorium, 2pm and 7pm, $12-15 (under 12 Free!), Ph 541.338.7800 Friendsgiving Half Marathon. Compete in a half marathon, 10K or 5K along the Mill Race Path in Springfield to burn off that Thanksgiving feast with your friends. A 100% paved course follows the Mill Race creek with views of the Willamette River. Medals for the top three male/female finishers in each age group. Mill Race Path, 9am, $20-70, Ph 541.731.3507 The Wizard of Oz. See the 16th

25 SUNDAY Family Fun: Kitchen Science. Feed your curiosity and dive into STEAM experiments with everyday items. Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Swan Lake Ballet. Lane Community College Auditorium, 1pm and 6pm, $12-15 (under 12 Free!), Ph 541.338.7800

27 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. All events free and open to the public. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Public Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public!

Ph 541.726.3766

28 WEDNESDAY Teens: Veneta Comic Con. Ages 14-18, Fern Ridge Public Library, 7-8pm, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046 Kids’ Club: Miniature Worlds. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

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Family Fun: Hip Hop. Get up and learn some moves with Eileen King of Unity School of Dance.

Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Read to a Dog. Ages 6-10, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

Black Violin. Classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus fuse classical and hip-hop influences into a distinct multi-genre of their own. Hult Center, 6:30pm, $25-51, Ph 541.682.5000

20 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. All events free and open to the public. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Public Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public!

Ph 541.726.3766

21 WEDNESDAY Kids’ Club: Thankful Trees. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Preschool Art & Science Storytime. Designed for precocious preschoolers, this story time is designed to teach about science and art in harmony. Preschoolers will conduct experiments, read, learn, create, and talk about the amazing world around them. Springfield Library, 10:3011:15am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

30 FRIDAY Lego Club. All bricks provided, including Dupelo.

Springfield Public Library, 2-4pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 The Wizard of Oz. See the 16th

By L. Frank Baum Music and Lyrics by

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Fly over the rainbow with Dorothy as she rides a twister into the merry and troubled land of Oz and learns that no matter how far our journeys take us – there’s no place like home.

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Runs with Ross E N C O U R A G E S FA M I LY F I T N E S S

by Ross Newman, M.D. • Eugene Pediatric Associates

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etting regular activity is important to the physical and mental health of kids and adults. Eugene Pediatric Associates is pleased to offer a new program to the community called Runs With Ross. These are weekly meet-ups on Saturdays at Alton Baker Park, led by me and fellow providers at Eugene Pediatrics and Thrive Behavioral Health.

During Runs With Ross, we talk with children and families about the importance of exercise and healthy snacking. Kids can rack up miles to earn exciting prizes. And, we have a lot of fun in the process!

Runs With Ross was born out of my personal love for running, which began in middle school. I’m a fan of the adage “If you can’t run fast, just run far,” and I enjoy racing

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competitively, from marathons to 50K runs.

While in residency, I joined a community program designed to combat pediatric obesity by engaging kids in weekly running groups and activities, providing them a safe place to be active and to have fun. That’s what Runs With Ross is all about, and I’m excited to now offer it to families in our community.

Benefits of physical activity • Regular exercise is vital for a child’s development, and it lays the foundation for a healthy and active life. The benefits include: • Helping to achieve and maintain a healthy weight • Building strong bones and muscles

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Movie Time

Migo discovers Percy.

by Bonnie L. Harris

True Your Aim Warner Bros Animation Rated: PG Now in theatres

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iving in Oregon, we’ve all heard the tall tales about the elusive Bigfoot, who roams the dark Northwest forests.

Now just imagine what Bigfoot might think of humans and our crazy world if he were to stumble through Eugene. That’s the quirky idea behind Smallfoot, the charming new animated feature from the producers of The Lego Movie. With its fantastic animation, great soundtrack, and

hilarious characters, Smallfoot gives us an imaginary glimpse into lives of the Yeti, those Himalayan cousins of Bigfoot.

And life is good for Migo, a young Yeti who looks for ward to taking over from his beloved father as the village gong-ringer. But in his misguided enthusiasm for training, Migo finds himself at the edge of his mountain where he sees a human-Smallfoot for the first time. Migo tries to convince his village that he’s telling the

truth about the Smallfoot, but Yeti laws against change and new ideas are very strict. After he’s banished, Migo sets off to prove what he saw with the help of a group of Yeti misfits who also believe in Smallfoot. Now the real trouble begins because down the mountain, Migo runs into Percy,

a struggling reality television star who’s looking for a new angle. Thrilled that he’s found a

FOR THE PARENTS Force of Will First Man Universal Pictures and Dreamworks Rated: PG-13; Now in theatres

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he new biopic, First Man, reminds us how difficult it is to take those once-in-a-lifetime risks. The toll on the body and psyche can be enormous, and although director Damien Chazelle dwells on exacting technical details, his film’s strongest asset is the power of one man’s determination to succeed. Set in the 1960’s, First Man follows the stoic engineer and future astronaut, Neil Armstrong, as he becomes an American hero in NASA’s space program. Behind the celebrity, however, Neil mourns the loss of

his young daughter and he struggles to connect emotionally with his family. Instead of bringing them closer together, Neil’s acceptance into First view of Apollo.

Smallfoot volunteer, Migo packs Percy off to the Yeti village. He arrives triumphant, but again he misjudges his Yeti family and the Stonekeeper, the Yeti’s allpowerful leader. Stonekeeper finally shares why Yeti law forbids truth or innovation and Migo realizes that he’s put his village in jeopardy.

Although it’s a race against time to undo their mistakes, an unexpected twist in the end turns both Migo and Percy into heroes. Smallfoot is a frosty, fun adventure that encourages kids to question their world and the rules that we often take for granted.

the space program and their move to Houston provide him the opportunity to retreat even farther. The movie often mirrors Neil’s dogged personality in maddeningly slow motion, but at the same time, it packs a tension filled wallop whenever he’s testing a new aircraft, maneuvering an experimental landing vehicle, or commanding Apollo 11. Chazelle’s version of events recalls Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 with many of the same characters, but Chazelle’s take is rougher, grittier, and more realistic without the Hollywood ending. It’s a great film for history buffs and NASA fans, and it proves again that only the best can be first.

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A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

Want a Ride to the Mall?

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id you ever get an idea that was so smart that you wondered where it came from? May I tell you about mine?

Like many teenagers, Wendy does not especially enjoy doing things with her parents. Gone are the days when she and I would play Rodeo on the livingroom rug. I’d be down on all fours and 6-year-old Wendy would climb onto my back. I’d be the bull and the announcer, too. “Now here’s Wendy Epstein, a young cowpoke from Laramie, Wyoming, taking a ride on Whirlagig, the meanest romper-stomper on the rodeo circuit.” Then I’d spring into action, spinning and bucking.

I could always throw her, often without injury.

Then she’d climb back on for another round, this time hailing from another Western town and riding another bull – Cyclone or Widowmaker or Hammerhead. But as Wendy got bigger, the game got to be too much for me (and my knees).

We still liked to play rough, so we’d wrestle on the carpet. But at about age 10 she didn’t want to anymore. I miss the horsing around, although I got a taste of it last year when she beat me at one-on-one field hockey in the yard. I’ve asked for a rematch, but she never has the time. She’s always rushing off somewhere.

Then one day I was in the driveway when Wendy, now 15, came out to ask for a ride to the mall. I knew what she wanted, but as she walked toward me, I walked away – just to be playful. When she broke into a run, so did I. Suddenly it was a fun chase, with both of us laughing. I didn’t get far, but I figured I was onto something.

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The next day Wendy wanted a ride to a girlfriend’s house. I said, “Sure, but you gotta catch me!” and I dashed out the front door.

Determined but amused, Wendy took off after me. For a good time, there’s nothing like being chased around and around a parked car by someone you love. Wendy stopped and changed direction frequently, testing my alertness and agility. Then, to finish the workout, I sprinted down the street. She may be a little faster than me, but she didn’t want to get all sweaty before going visiting. I only gave it 90% myself, not wanting a heart attack.

Our lives will be different now, I thought. As often as Wendy needs transportation, we will have a hilarious romp. The exercise will do me good, and Wendy, having to win a ride, will begin to appreciate my services. Maybe I’d make her chase me for her allowance, too.

I’d write a book about it – “The Rick Epstein Way to Fun and Fitness” – and sell a million copies. But no matter how rich and famous I became, I’d still find time to make Wendy chase me before I’d let my agent drive her anywhere.

Then came the Saturday night she wanted to go visit her boyfriend. She sat in the passenger seat while I stood nearby. “Sorry, but we’re not going until you catch me.” I said.

If she thought she could out-wait me, she was wrong. I’m 56 and my wife and my TV set weren’t going anywhere. Wendy is the one with a dynamic social life that she was dying to get to.

In a few minutes her impatience boiled over and she lunged out of the car yelling, “I’m gonna kill you!” It wasn’t the merry call of a playfellow; it was the exasperated battle cry of a taunted teenager.

When she caught me, she pounded on my back with her little fists. It wasn’t quite domestic violence.

As we trudged back to the car, she muttered, “You are so annoying.”

My idea of fun was her idea of being oppressed and teased. The Rick Epstein Way to Fun and Fitness lay in the gutter, twitched once, then expired.

When I was Wendy’s age, I didn’t have much of a relationship with my own father and didn’t yearn for one either. Dad spent his free time in an armchair reading the newspaper. Would I have liked to chase him? Sure, but he wasn’t that kind of guy. Everybody’s different – him, me, Wendy.

I’m disappointed, but not defeated. I’m sure there’s another brilliant idea headed my way, although it may be approaching slowly and from a long way off.

Rick Epstein can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com. But take it easy; he’s feeling a bit frail just now.

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JUUL What Every Parent Needs to Know

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by Christa Melnyk Hines

When Julie Urban started going through her son’s belongings in his bedroom, she wasn’t sure what she was looking for. She only knew that her 17-yearold wasn’t acting like himself.

“He had been acting strange for several months — staying out late, missing classes, getting in trouble at school,” Urban says. “His personality had changed quite a bit. He had gone from very shy and reserved to active, outgoing, and always busy. He was constantly fidgeting and would be caught up in lies from time to time.”

Hidden in a tub of soccer scarves, she and her husband discovered a JUUL, an e-cigarette resembling a flash drive, still in its original packaging.

“If it hadn’t been in the box, we would not have known what it was,” Urban says.

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UUL (pronounced “jewel”) is currently all the rage among both middle school and high school students.

What is JUUL? A JUUL is a slender, compact e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive. A small, nonrefillable liquid nicotine cartridge (or pod) clicks into the top of the device.

JUUL charges in a USB port. The pod’s e-liquid heats up to create a vapor that the user inhales. According to the manufacturer, a single pod contains 59 milligrams of nicotine per milliliter of liquid, which is equivalent to the amount of nicotine in an entire pack of cigarettes.

“This product has more than half of the e-cigarette market share and is a large reason e-cigarette use is the leading tobacco product among kids,” says Erika Sward, National Assistant Vice President for Advocacy, American Lung Association, Washington D.C. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), JUUL retail sales increased by 641% in one year, from 2.2 million devices sold in 2016 to 16.2 million devices sold in 2017. (These figures do not include online sales.) In turn, the number of high school students using e-cigarettes has risen by 75 percent.

What’s the Attraction?

From a teen’s perspective, JUUL is “the perfect storm,” Sward says.

The product is sleek and discreet, hidden easily in pockets, sweatshirts, and backpacks.

Although it leaves a light, fruity scent, JUUL doesn’t produce the vapor cloud associated with other e-cigarettes (vape pens), making it easy for kids to use, even while sitting in class.

JUUL is also easy to inhale. The product contains nicotine salts in which benzoic acid is mixed with freebase nicotine to lower the acidity, creating a smoother hit to the throat.

Most e-juices use freebase nicotine, which is the liquid extracted from tobacco. Because freebase nicotine is high in alkalinity, the stronger the nicotine in a product, the harsher the vaping experience. Nicotine salts bypass that problem for users, enabling them to vape high levels of nicotine.

Candy and fruit flavored e-juices, decorative wraps or “skins,” and social media campaigns add to the appeal.

Is it Safer than Smoking?

E-cigarette makers originally marketed their products as smoking cessation devices, which gave these products a halo effect as healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes.

Because they don’t look or smell like traditional cigarettes, kids fail to see e-cigarettes are the latest evolution in how tobacco

companies are peddling their products.

“We’re seeing a lot of kids who would never in a million years think to pick up a cigarette who are JUULing,” Sward says.

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How to Get Help If you or a loved one is addicted to nicotine, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.lung.org to learn safe and effective ways to quit.

Researchers aren’t sure how harmful e-cigarettes are, but they do know the products emit chemicals into the lungs, including aldehydes (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein and acetone); dactyl, a highly toxic chemical linked to lung disease; volatile organic compounds found in car exhaust; and heavy metals like nickel, lead and chromium.

“The bottom line is that NO e-cigarette has been found to be safe and effective by the FDA for helping smokers quit,” Sward says.

How Nicotine Affect Brain Development?

The adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to the addictive effects of nicotine.

The brain’s cortex, the center of decision making and impulse control, isn’t fully formed until around the age of 25.

According to the Surgeon General: “Nicotine changes the way synapses are formed, which can harm the parts of the brain that control attention and learning.

Because addiction is a form of learning, adolescents get addicted much more easily than adults.”

Research suggests that kids who use e-cigarettes are much more likely to turn to traditional cigarettes later.

Are E-cigarettes Regulated?

State laws vary. Some states have increased the minimum age to purchase nicotine products to 21, but they ’re relatively easy for minors to purchase online. Other states have begun taxing e-cigarettes and prohibiting the sale of flavored products.

Since e-cigarettes are not regulated by the FDA, there’s no telling exactly how much nicotine is in any of these products, including those that claim to contain zero nicotine.

“The Food and Drug Administration has kicked the can down the road on dealing with JUUL and other e-cigarettes. They’re asking a lot of questions, both directly of JUUL and of the broader public, on the issue of flavors and of e-cigarettes more broadly; but when it comes time to taking meaningful action against the sale of these products and protecting kids, the FDA has failed to deliver in a big way,” Sward says.

The American Lung Association is one of seven other public health organizations, including Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, Truth Initiative, American Academy of Pediatrics and Democracy Forward, and individual pediatricians, that sued the FDA in March for its decision to delay the regulation of e-cigarettes until 2022.

In October, the FDA conducted a surprise inspection on JUUL headquarters, seizing thousands of documents in an effort to learn if JUUL is deliberately targeting minors. The FDA has given JUUL and four other e-cigarette makers two months to come with a plan to prevent sales to minors or face a ban on the sale of all e-cigarettes.

What’s A Parent To Do? Promote a healthy lifestyle. Talk to your kids about the harmful effects of addictive substances on the body.

Remind your kids that like traditional cigarettes, JUUL, and other e-cigs are highly addictive nicotine delivery systems.

Contact your child’s middle school or high school to learn how they are educating staff and students about e-cigarettes.

Familiarize yourself with what JUUL and other e-cigarettes look like.

Contact your state legislators and urge them to protect kids by increasing the minimum age to purchase nicotine products to 21, prohibit the sale of flavored products and put pressure on the FDA to regulate e-cigarettes.

Christa Melnyk Hines is a freelance journalist and author. She and her husband are the parents of two middle school age sons. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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Earthtalk from the Editors of “E” the Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: When will those gasoline driven leaf blowers that gardeners use be outlawed? The noise and toxic fumes they emit can’t be good for us.

— Judy, via email

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landscape workers running a leaf blower are exposed to 10 times more ultra-fine

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hose leaf blowers sure can be annoying, just for the noise alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, using a commercialgrade gas-powered leaf blower for just two hours can cause hearing damage, and repeated use is a sure recipe for permanent hearing loss. And when you factor in the air quality nuisance from the inefficient gas motors on the models commonly used by maintenance workers and landscapers everywhere, it gets personal as it becomes a serious health issue.

C a l i f o r n i a ’s s t a t e w i d e Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) reports that the best-selling commercial leaf blowers emit as much smogforming pollution after just one hour of use as driving a 2016 Toyota Camry about 1,100 miles. CalEPA adds that

particles—invisible to the naked eye but easily lodged into the lining of your lungs—than someone standing next to a busy road.

And these aren’t isolated, hyper-localized problems, as experts warn that within a couple of years, smog-creating emissions from leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other small gas-powered “off-road” motors will eclipse smog emissions from cars and trucks on the American road.

But rest assured, there are some rumblings of change.

Upwards of 170 American cities in 31 states (as well as five cities in three Canadian provinces) have some kind of leaf blower restrictions already in place. LeafBlowerNoise.com maintains a list of cities across North America and beyond that have some kind of restrictions on the books.

And of course, there are cleaner, quieter ways to clear yard debris and leaf litter.

Getting out the rake and broom is a sure-fire way to stay on your neighbors’ good side by avoiding all that pollution and noise. And it’s a great way to get some productive exercise on a fall day. Even better, get the kids off the couch and away from the screens to lend a hand.

Another alternative is to use an electric lawn vacuum which sucks up leaf litter and other yard debris (instead of blowing it around) with a lot less noise and without causing smog. That said, an electric leaf blower—either battery-powered or corded to an outlet—can get the job done with less noise and no spewing (albeit with less oomph).

Given recent outcries about leaf blowers, manufacturers have responded with new models that address many consumer—and neighbor— concerns. For example, Echo’s PB-250 was designed from the ground up to eliminate annoying noise frequencies and operate more efficiently while maintaining the flexibility of gasoline as a fuel. Husqvarna, Stihl, Black & Decker and TORO also have newer models which comply with most of the recently adopted leaf blower ordinances around the country. Check out the city of Burlingame, California’s PDF listing all models of leaf blowers that max out at 65 decibels in volume for quieter (and in many cases less polluting) models.

CONTACTS: Leafblowernoise. com; Echo PB-250LN Handheld Gas Blower, amzn.to/2A57UkM; Burlingame’s “65 Decibel Machinery List,” goo.gl/TvE5aE.

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The Thank You Book

Read & Play

by Jennifer Galvin

Being Thankful this November!

Turkeys, pinecones, leaves changing color and falling—it must be November!

This November, gather some of these wonderful books and read about Thanksgiving, being thankful, and just being a good human. Have a fabulous Thanksgiving reading and playing as you enjoy these books and crafts together!

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Dreamers

Bloomsbury Children’s Books, $16.99, ages 4-8

by Ethan Long

Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, $18.99, ages 5-10 by Yuyi Morales

Vlad’s family shows up unexpectedly for Thanksgiving. When they start putting their own ingredients, like earwax, in all of the food, soon Thanksgiving is very different from what Vlad was expecting. Can he save Thanksgiving? Family works together, so of course Vlad’s family can save Thanksgiving together. It may be a day late, but everything is delicious! Fun!

Dreaming of a new life a mom and her baby cross into the United States. They become immigrants and struggle to adjust, until they find the library! The library is amazing and they love it there. Books become their lives and they learn to read, speak out, and make their voices heard. Includes the story of the author’s own immigration and books that inspired her in the back. A wonderful journey full of vivid, colorful illustrations!

How to be a Lion Doubleday Books for Young Readers, $17.99, ages 4-8 by Ed Vere

Is there just one way to be a lion? If a lion meets a duck, can they be friends? If the Lion is Leonard, they can! This delightful tale about being yourself and not listening to the voices of bullies that say things must only be one way is full of vibrant, bold illustrations and words that make you think, just like Leonard the lion. Leonard is the perfect lion— himself!

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $13.99, ages 4-8 by Mary Lyn Ray

Thank you for earth and stars, friends, and morning. Soft, charming illustrations and so many things to be thankful for fill this delightful book that shows that being thankful isn’t just for manners.

I Am Human: A Book of Empathy Abrams Books for Young Readers, $14.99, ages 4 and up by Susan Verde

What does it mean to be human? It’s a world of possibilities—dreams, wondering, learning, but not perfection. Humans also make mistakes. It’s how we deal with them that matters. Making good choices is important.

We need to choose to move forward and make things better and choose to act with kindness and compassion. A wonderful book, it even includes a guided meditation at the end.

Art Making with MoMA MoMA, $24.95, ages 6 and up by Elizabeth Margulies and Cari Frisch

Get out your art materials and make some cool projects. From recycled sculptures to painting self-portraits, this book is full of great ideas for making art! Each art project is based on the style or medium of a modern artist from MoMA. Information about the artwork of the artists is featured in the back as well. Fun for Thanksgiving or any time!

... and PLAY! Make a pine cone turkey centerpiece for your table Materials: a large pine cone, feathers, Tacky glue, two brown pipe cleaners, brown felt, orange felt, wiggly eyes, and scissors.

Directions: Glue feathers into the back of the pine cone. Use plenty of glue. Twist the pipe cleaners together. Make a loop in the center of the twisted together pipe cleaners and then twist the ends together.

The loop will be the base for the turkey’s head and then twisted together part will be the neck. Trim the neck to the right length for your pine cone. Cut a piece of felt the same size as the loop created by the pipe cleaners for your turkey’s face. Glue the felt to the pipe cleaner loop. Cut a beak out of orange felt. Glue the beak and wiggly eyes onto the face. Glue the turkey’s face and neck into the pine cone. Let dry.

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Use orange, red, and yellow markers to color your finger and make finger print “feathers” for your turkey. Use brown marker to color your finger and make a finger print “body” for your turkey. Draw a head and feet onto your fingerprint turkey. Place your turkey place cards around your table to decorate and let your guests know where to sit.

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1st Avenue Shelter is open for adoptions and visits Tues. – Sat., 10am – 6 pm (closed Sun. & Mon.) at 3970 W. 1st Avenue in Eugene. For more information call (541) 844.1777 or visit www.green-hill.org

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he Cat Rescue and Adoption Network would like to present BUSTER, a handsome young male kitty who is white with g ray patches, estimated to be about 3 years old. He showed up on the doorstep of a staff member of a local vet, and after being unable to locate his owner, she brought him to work where all of his vet work was completed (he is in excellent health). Buster is very sweet, and loves to roll onto his back so that you can rub his tummy. He has a spunky personality, and when he has had enough of being held, he will jump down and rub on your legs or do belly flops. Buster seems to be fine with other mellow cats, but we are unsure how he is with dogs. This special boy will do well with a loving, caring family, and he’ll make an awesome kitty companion.

Buster has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (he is negative), neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free vet exam. His $75 adoption fee allows us to continue to help cats in need.

For more information or to meet Buster, send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues. org, or call 541-225-4955 option 1.

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