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very year as it begins to get dark earlier and as the leaves begin to change ever-so-slightly, we start to look forward to the wonders and delights fall brings: cooler weather, dreamlike pumpkin patches, and caramel candy apples. As adults, the anticipation of fall always evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, especially if there’s a cinnamon candle burning nearby.

In this issue of Raise, we present a variety of fallinspired features, crafts, projects, and food that are sure to get you ready for cooler weather. This Halloween, you can gather your children together to make their very own trick-or-treat bags (page 24) out of supplies found around the house or at your local craft store. We also provide you with some great ideas to throw a creative Carve-less Pumpkin Party on page 12, so you don’t have to worry about the mess or the knives. And to top off your autumn adventures, start checking off activities from our Fall Bucket List on page 26. Speaking of being creative, our cover story this month is all about the new ImagineU Children’s Museum that will be opening on Oct. 1. This facility will be a great place in our community for children to learn, grow, and discover the world around them. Check out the major interactive exhibits that fill this 15,000 sq. ft. facility, and watch your children grow as their imagination ignites with each new exhibit. We hope you have fun ﬂipping through the pages of this month’s magazine, and be sure to make this fall season a memorable one for you and your whole family. Sincerely, Raise Staff

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PARTY A Carve-less Pumpkin Decorating Party

SAFETY A Dangerous Neighborhood for Kids: Internet Safety Tips for Parents

CREATE Toilet Roll Mummies

EAT Mini Caramel Apple Bars

GARDENING Plant a Buried Treasure Garden With your Kids

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THE NEW IMAGINEU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

IMAGINE IT, BE IT I magination is second nature for a child; it’s part of their thought-process, how they see and experience the world around them. At school, the playground becomes a wild jungle surrounded by bubbling hot lava; in the living room, a blanket fort transports them to a tent in the mountains surrounded by millions of stars. As children learn and grow, they begin to picture the events they study about in history or science class and apply those lessons to their own life. Children are first introduced to the world through their imagination, and that’s what the new ImagineU Children’s Museum is designed to do; to bring experiences from around the globe to children in the San Joaquin Valley. Imagine creating experiences that engage, expand, and show young minds that anything is possible. For more than 13 years, ImagineU Children’s Museum has provided a place for children to do just that, and it’s about to get even better. As the only

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children’s museum within a three-hour drive in any direction, ImagineU has been fulfilling a huge need in the Central Valley community. On October 1, after many years of dreaming and planning, they will open their new facility, which will be 15,000 sq. ft. when completed. “At ImagineU, each child is given the environment where it is not only ok to exercise their imagination; they’re given the ability to expand their imagination and to some degree, put it into physical action,” said Peter Sodhy, ImagineU museum director. “Basically, we tie their imagination back to a hands-on learning experience.” The seven new major exhibits at the ImagineU Children’s Museum will be Central Valley appropriate, everything from picking oranges and sending them down the production line, to following the water trickling down the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The exhibits are designed to educate children by teaching them about the community they live in, while also exposing them to the cultures in the world outside their hometown. “There’s a high percentage of kids in this area who have never left their own neighborhood,” said Peter. “They have little sense of the scale and scope of what’s going on in the world. Our goal in the long run is to connect these children with similar kids in other communities, in other towns, and in other countries intellectually, economically, and experientially. That’s one of

COMMUNITY the things that the museum can offer in terms of enjoying, experiencing, and learning alongside other kids.” The exhibits planned also allow children to think about life outside of the four walls they grew up in. They will track El Niño at the satellite station, learn about the importance of conserving natural resources in the Yokut Garden, and take in the world map as they dream of meeting children from the opposite end of the planet. The exhibits will also teach them skills, like fixing cars, using alternative energy to make electricity, and becoming the next Picasso. There is an entire world waiting to be discovered, and ImagineU can introduce them to it. In order to bring this new facility with all of its exhibits and possibilities to fruition, ImagineU raised $6.3 million, $5.4 million of which came from a Parks and Recreation Nature’s Facility Grant. While many of the main exhibits, classrooms, and programs will be implemented this year, ImagineU is in the process of raising more funds to complete Phase II of the museum, which will include a multipurpose room and kitchen. The building even meets the gold standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification to comply with the highest standards for energy and water usage. Parents, families, and children can expect the new ImagineU Children’s Museum, located in Downtown Visalia on the corner of Oak and Tipton, to open on October 1, 2015.

THE NEW IMAGINEU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM When completed, the new ImagineU museum will have 15,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits, designed by nationally renowned exhibit designers, Haizlip Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Self-guided, hands-on experiences and multicultural enrichment programs demonstrate the dynamic possibilities awaiting visitors beyond the museum walls. Many of the new exhibits have a Central Valley or Sierra Nevada theme, so that children can learn about the area they live in. The museum will even bring back some of the favorite exhibits from the original ImagineU Museum. MAJOR INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS Ready, Set, Grow: This enchanted forest exhibit offers the museum’s youngest visitors the perfect environment to play, learn, and develop within their own age group. The area will be gated to ensure the utmost safety, so that infants and toddlers can’t escape and older children can’t intrude. Parents will be encouraged to interact as their children develop and grow. Oak Tree Club House: This tree house exhibit takes its inspiration from the Valley’s magnificent Oak trees. Children will climb, creep, crawl, pull, and maneuver their way through the clubhouse, all the way to the top of the tree. Grove Pick and Pack: Visitors will roll up their sleeves and experience a fantastical citrus grove as they pick, sort, weigh,

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transport, pack, and prepare their fruit for shipping. This interactive exhibit teaches math skills to children while they learn about the process of bringing fruit from harvest all the way to shipping. U Fix-It Garage: Aspiring auto mechanics can perform repairs using a diagnostic computer, rolling trolley, and toolbox. Children will get a well-rounded introduction to automobiles as they work the service desk, fill up the tank, or charge up vehicles. Imagination Station: Artists discover the huge glass walls in the Paint Room, which provide the perfect medium for masterpieces, while handy spray bottles and squeegees make easy work of starting over. The Art Room will be complete with recycled materials that children can fashion into take-home craft projects. Wonderful Water: With water being an important topic in the Valley, this outdoor exhibit is sure to be popular. Children will learn about the importance of conserving water, as well as how the water cycle works. Outdoor Wonders: The Amphi-meadow will serve as a great spot for young performers to showcase their talents, while the ensemble of large instruments in the Freenotes Harmony Park will give children of all ages a chance to create beautiful sounds. RETURNING FAVORITES For long-time ImagineU patrons who grew to love the original museum on Main Street, there will be plenty of returning exhibits: Angela’s Castle Theatre The Train Set The Mineral Display The Gravity Well Parts of Toddler Town The Telescope

Additional exhibits will be added to the museum in the coming months, including a NASA exhibit about the El Niño and a largescale world map, which will be mounted on a turning octagon. CHILDREN’S LEARNING PROGRAMS After School Camps: ImagineU will be running after school camps in four-week cycles throughout the school year for a limited number of children between 1st and 6th grades. The programs will include homework assistance, but will also expose children to experiences they may not learn in school. Learning will be very hands-on and participatory in subjects like history and geography with a cultural component. Music and art will be used as a basis for teaching the children about math and science. Summer Camps: During the summer, ImagineU will host one to two week summer camps that will focus on providing nontraditional learning experiences while enhancing social skills. Community Partnerships: ImagineU is partnering with many local organizations to help further the missions of both the cooperative organizations as well as the museum. Organizations might address topics such as childhood obesity, teenage pregnancy, or child abuse, to expose local families to the many free or low-cost services and family-friendly outings and events in the area. Many of these organizations will participate in or run their own events as part of regular museum activities or after school programs. ImagineU Children’s Museum knows that when they encourage a child’s potential for discovery and inspire their imagination, there is no limit to what they can achieve. “We have the ability to take Tulare County kids and make them children of the world,” said Peter. “That way we, along with all the other great children’s organizations in Tulare County, can work together to change our community, not today or tomorrow, but 10 years from now and into the future.”

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FIVE IMPORTANT REASONS TO

IMMUNIZE YOUR CHILD Text by Family HealthCare Network

s a parent, you want to do what is best for your children and family. You take the proper safety precautions, including car seats and baby gates, but did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they are properly immunized?

Currently a hot topic, childhood immunizations have received a lot of attention in the last year. With all the information available, many parents are left wondering, “What is best for my child’s health?” Although the development and widespread use of vaccines has led to the reduction or eradication of once common childhood diseases in the United States, the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine preventable diseases still exist. Pertussis for example, more commonly known as “whooping cough,” is currently at an all time high in the state of California. Proper immunization will help protect your children from this and other dangerous diseases. BELOW, THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) OUTLINES FIVE IMPORTANT REASONS TO IMMUNIZE YOUR CHILD. Immunizations can save your child’s life. Because of advances in medical science, your child can be protected against more diseases than ever before. Some diseases that once injured or killed thousands of children have been eliminated completely and others are close to being gone – primarily due to safe and effective vaccines. One example of the great impact vaccines can have is the eradication of polio in the United States. Polio was once America’s most-feared disease, causing death and paralysis across the country. Today, thanks to vaccination, there are no reports of polio in the United States. Vaccination is safe and effective. All vaccines are only given to children after a long and careful review by scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals. Vaccines will involve some discomfort and may cause pain, redness, or tenderness at

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the site of injection, but this is minimal compared to the pain, discomfort, and trauma of the diseases these vaccines prevent. The most comprehensive scientific studies and reviews have not found a link between vaccines and autism. Groups of experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other federal agencies also agree that vaccines are not responsible for the number of children now recognized to have autism. Immunization protects others you care about. Serious vaccinepreventable diseases still occur. Unfortunately, some babies are too young to be completely vaccinated and some people may not be able to receive vaccinations due to allergies, illness, weakened immune systems, or other reasons. To help keep these individuals safe, it is important that you and your children who are able to get vaccinated are fully immunized. This not only protects your family, but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones. Immunizations can save your family time and money. A child with a vaccine-preventable disease can be kept out of schools or daycare facilities. A prolonged illness can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, medical bills, or long-term disability care. In comparison, getting vaccinated against these diseases is a good investment and usually covered by insurance. The Vaccines for Children program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. To find out more about the VFC program, visit, www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/programs/vfc/, or ask your child’s healthcare provider. Immunization protects future generations. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that killed or severely disabled people just a few generations before. For example, smallpox vaccination helped eradicate that disease worldwide. Your children don’t have to get smallpox shots anymore because the disease no longer exists. If we keep vaccinating now, parents in the future may be able to trust that diseases like polio and measles won’t infect, cripple, or kill their children. If you have questions regarding immunizations for your child, your child’s healthcare provider will help you make the best decision for you and your family. You can also visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines for schedules and more information on immunizations.

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PUMPKIN

DECORATING PARTY T he mess, the smell, and the possibility of danger; sounds a little spooky for a pumpkin carving party, but when you bring out sharp knives and carving tools around kids, who knows what could happen. So what’s the solution to decorating pumpkins while still being safe? Throw a carve-less pumpkin decorating party. There are plenty of fun ideas to bring your pumpkins to life, without “pumpkin guts” spilling all over the place.

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PAINT – There are endless possibilities when it comes to painting a pumpkin. Children can paint their name or initials using stencils, do a fun polka dot or stripe design, paint the face of a jack o’ lantern, cover their whole pumpkin in a fun, bright color (imagine a bright pink pumpkin!), and so much more. STICKERS – Online and in some stores you can purchase sticker kits for your pumpkins with all sorts of different faces and designs. Let your kids go crazy with sticking silly faces on their pumpkins. FABRIC – Whether you use ribbon, tulle, lace, cloth ﬂowers, or old fabric, you can transform your pumpkin into a work of art. Tie a ribbon around the stem, glue ﬂowers on it, make a frilly lace pattern, or even create an “outfit” for the pumpkin. FUNNY PROPS – Imagine a pumpkin with a mustache or beard! Your child can have fun putting googly eyeballs, mustaches, glasses, cotton ball beards, pipe cleaner whiskers, tops hats, and even wigs on their pumpkins. They’ll have so much fun transforming a simple pumpkin into a funny animal or character. BEDAZZLE – Glitter, jewels, beads, costume jewelry, oh my! For some of your more feminine decorators, break out the jewels. This is where you’ll really need the glue gun. The girls can create all sorts of designs and patterns on their pumpkin using old costume jewelry and beads. However your kids decide to decorate their pumpkins, you can have ease of mind knowing they (and their friends) won’t get hurt attempting to use sharp objects for carving.

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SAFETY

A DANGEROUS ‘NEIGHBORHOOD’ FOR KIDS:

INTERNET SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS Text by Tim Ward, Tulare County District Attorney

rowing up in Nashville, my parents would pile my brother and me into the Mercury Marquis to make the annual trek to Virginia to visit family. Sitting in the backseat of the ‘Ole ’76, we would quell the boredom and the incessant querying of “are we there yet,” by playing twenty questions or “the silent game.” Fast forward to this summer, I am traveling with my own child who has access to handheld devices and DVD players. All I can think of is, where were these gadgets when I was bored in the 1970s?

The ability to read a book, watch a movie, or play a game while a parent is driving is one of the great aspects of technology. Not having a glove box filled with maps and relying on GPS instead is another bonus to living in this day and age. Finding out a state bird is as quick as an Internet search now. It is an exciting time for our children to be growing up, however, with advancements in technology, there must be mindful supervision on the part of parents and guardians, because the criminal element is lurking just out of sight, a few keystrokes away from our precious children. Think of it in terms of your neighborhood; how far do you allow your child to wander out of your sight? Depending on age, it may be just to the front yard, possibly next door, or even down the street. I want you to consider the Internet as a large and perhaps dangerous neighborhood... but only, it is the size of the entire world. When your child logs on to check into a social media webpage or to do research for a homework assignment, they have just left your front yard and they may be completely vulnerable to dangerous people. Establish rules about Internet usage early on and be vigilant in enforcing them.

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INTERNET SAFETY TIPS: Have the computer in a common area of the house. Consider a child cell phone without the internet feature. Set rules for how long your child can access the internet and for what reasons. All passwords must be known to you. Enable all privacy settings on social media sites. Do not allow Skype calls from anyone not on your contact list. Remind children their computer use is not confidential. Monitor social media posts to ensure your child is not using their full name, address, age, or giving out any information that would identify where they live, go to school, or if they participate in extracurricular activities. Some readers will be reminded about how much we did not care for intrusions into our privacy when we were young and may be reluctant to “snoop.” But technology has caused us to change with the times. A little lock on your diary kept your mother from reading your private thoughts. A secret password today keeps the identity of a predator private. If the telephone rang at midnight in your house when you were a teenager, it was likely your parents were aware of it. Now, conversations can go undetected all night long via the internet and text messaging without a parent knowing who the child is communicating with. What makes this even more troubling is the perception that, as parents, we feel our children are safe once tucked away safely in the sanctuary of our homes. When it comes to access from bullies, predators, and those who would steal identities, nothing could be further from the truth if unfettered access to the Internet is added to the mix. As I think back to the days with my brother, in the backseat of the Mercury, I realize that we are all raising a generation of people who are going to experience the world in ways we could never imagine. We must work to ensure they do it safely.

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e have made countless Halloween crafts over the years, but these toilet roll mummies might just be the cutest one yet. And they were so easy to make! A little tissue paper, a toilet roll tube, and lots of winding and wrapping around and around. Kids of all ages will love making these mummies, but they are simple enough for even the youngest to handle.

Now it’s time to wrap your mummy. Press an end of tissue paper into the glue. Then simply wrap the strip around the toilet roll until you get to the end of the strip. Press that end into the glue, and wrap a second strip around the tube if necessary. Lastly, wrap a long length of yarn around the tube several times and glue the end in place and attach or draw the eyes.

Now you have the perfect Halloween mummy!

TO MAKE OUR TOILET ROLL MUMMIES, YOU WILL NEED: Empty toilet roll White tissue paper (or crepe paper or medical gauze) White yarn Googly eyes (or black marker to draw eyes) Glue HOW TO MAKE YOUR MUMMIES: Begin tearing your tissue paper into long, narrow strips. Don’t worry if your edges are all ragged and uneven. That’s perfect! It really doesn’t matter (our strips were probably 2 inches wide). Give your entire toilet roll a thin coating of glue.

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MINI CARAMEL

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othing says “fall” quite like caramel apples. While traditional caramel apples can be somewhat diﬃcult and messy to eat, this recipe shows you how to make mini caramel apple bars so you get the same great taste, but with bite-size convenience. At your next fall get together, set up your toppings as an assembly line, and let your guests go crazy putting on their own toppings. WHAT YOU WILL NEED Apples (we used Granny Smith & Jonagold) Chewy caramel candies Water or Half-&-Half Additional tools Apple slicer Wooden popsicle sticks Parchment paper (wax paper will stick to the caramel) Cold water with lemon juice (prevents the apple slices from browning) ASSORTED TOPPINGS Crushed peanuts Colored sprinkles Assorted melted chocolate Shredded coconut Mini M&M candies Crushed Oreo Cookies Crushed pretzels DIRECTIONS Fill a container with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for every 4 cups of water. Wash and slice apples and place into the lemon water. Set in the refrigerator until ready to use. Unwrap caramels and place in a small saucepan with a few tablespoons of water or half-&-half. Melt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer the mixture to a ceramic, microwave-safe bowl, or a small crockpot set to ‘warm.’ The caramel sets up fast, so you may need to re-heat it in the microwave for 5-10 seconds in-between dipping sessions. Place all of your toppings into disposable containers or a divided tray (a muffin tin works great for this!). Place a disposable spoon into each topping. Place a small sheet of parchment paper onto each disposable plate (this will prevent the caramel and chocolate from sticking).

AFTER SCHOOL

PROGRAMS

It’s that time of year again; students are heading back to the classrooms, but what do you do with them after school? What if your precious little one is heading to a childcare classroom for the first time? The first five years are a pivotal time in a child’s development. Experts believe that 90 to 95 percent of brain growth happens during this stage. So, how do you pick a quality program that understands the importance of their crucial role in these formative years? How can you be sure that a childcare or afterschool program offers quality care and education? Choosing a quality program can seem like a daunting task, but it can really be broken down into five easy steps: 1. START EARLY – We all make better decisions when we don’t feel rushed. 2. DO SOME RESEARCH – A great starting place is your local Child Care Resource and Referral. For Tulare County, the number is (559) 6513022. Additionally, you can employ various web-based

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SITE INFORMATION INFANT & TODDLER CARE Family F.O.C.U.S. Infant Toddler Center 1504 S. Kessing St. Porterville, CA 93257 Phone: (559) 784-2214 PRESCHOOL (3-5) Family F.O.C.U.S. Parkview Preschool 5911 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93277 Phone: (559) 627-0700

searches such as daycare.com, ChildcareCenter.us, or Noodle Preschool Search. These sites provide parent reviews. 3. VISIT CENTERS – Once you have come up with a list of preschools that have openings in your area, visit each site with a checklist. There are several available online. My favorite is available at familyfocusca. weebly.com. Narrow your search to two to three centers and then schedule visits with your child. 4. SELECT THE BEST FIT – Consider costs, teacher-child ratio, curriculum, and the feel you get from the center and staff. Remember that children new to daycare may be overwhelmed during the first visit. So consider the staff that made the effort to set your child at ease. Chances are you will be more satisfied with a program that makes this extra effort. 5. STAY INVOLVED – Once you select your childcare program, the work is not done. Continue to be involved. Join the parent club or donate time or materials.

AFTER-SCHOOL/SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Currently offering programs at Mt. View & Crestwood– More Coming Soon!) Family F.O.C.U.S. Central Visalia Office 718 W. Center Ave. Suite A Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: (559) 802-5585

Before your guests arrive, remove apple slices from water and completely pat dry using a paper towel. Place apple slices in a bowl next to the wooden skewers and parchment-lined plates. Now let your guests make their own mini caramel apples!

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GARDENING

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER GARDENING TIP: Keep on mulching your garden to keep moisture in and reduce the amount of watering. Just because temperatures can be cooler in the evening, the daytime temperatures can still be hot.

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PLANT A BURIED

TREASURE GARDEN WITH YOUR KIDS Text by Susan Schieferle, Master Gardener, University of California Cooperative Extension

pring vegetable gardens are fun for families to plant, and it’s exciting to see vegetables begin to grow. But have you ever thought about growing a winter garden where vegetables are not seen growing until harvest in late fall or early winter? Root vegetable gardens have the edible part of the vegetable (the root) grown below the soil. Root vegetables do have greens that grow above the soil while the root stays buried until harvest. Your children can visualize these gardens as buried treasure with a yummy surprise hidden below the ground! Some of the more familiar root vegetables include carrots, beets, parsnips, radishes, rutabagas, and turnips. Many seed companies have entertaining names for their root vegetables: A MEDIEVAL ROOT GARDEN COULD CONTAIN: Spanish Black radish, Ruby Queen beets, Romeo carrots, Scarlet Queen turnips, Gladiator parsnip, and Crimson crunch radishes. Imagine these varieties for a buried treasure garden. You could make up names for your own root vegetables, like Cathy’s carrots, Bobby’s beets, Tom’s turnips, Pam’s parsnips, Rebecca’s radishes, or Randy’s rutabagas. Then have your children make garden signs with these names on them.

SEPTEMBER IS A GREAT TIME TO PLANT ROOT VEGETABLE SEEDS IN THE SOIL. LET’S GET STARTED! 1. Choose a space in your garden. Containers can be used, but need to be 12 inches deep and the root vegetables spaced 2-8 inches apart depending on the root vegetable. 2. Root vegetables like deep, loose soil. Amend your soil with purchased soil amendment or compost. You and your children need to dig deeply, making sure the soil is mixed in well with the amendment. Rake to smooth the planting surface. 3. Planting the seeds: A good recommendation is to plant 2 or 3 seeds in each hole to ensure germination. Then take out the weakest seedlings after germination, leaving one strong seedling, which will be the greens on top of the soil. 4. Root vegetables need about 1-inch of water weekly. Drip irrigation is ideal, but watering by hand also does the job. If watering by hand, make sure there is a “water bowl” around each plant to help the water slowly sink below the soil. 5. Now comes patience. Some root veggies germinate faster than others, and some will be harvested before others. When harvesting time is close, your children will be able to observe the root pushing out of the soil. Always check the seed package for planting information. I find that it is easier for children to plant several seeds spaced at the recommended vegetable spacing (at harvest) rather to thin and transplant delicate seedlings like most seed packages recommend. Have fun digging for buried treasure!

Most children love carrots, but how do you get your children to try other root vegetables? Beets are sweet after cooked, sliced, and served in salads. Turnips, parsnips, ROOT VEGETABLE PLANTING AND GROWING CHART and rutabagas have a slightly sweet, Seed Spacing sometimes nutty and buttery taste. Vegetable Seed Depth For Harvest Days to Germination Days to Harvest They taste yummy when peeled, finely Beet ½” 3-4” 5-17 55 chopped, and added to soups. Try Carrot ½” 1-3” 6-21 70 peeling, boiling, or roasting turnips, Parsnip ½” 3-4” 14-21 105-115 then mashing and adding butter for a similar texture and taste of mashed potatoes.

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CHARACTER COUNTS! Text by Kelley Petty, CHARACTER COUNTS! Coordinator, Tulare County Office of Education

Community Service

OROSI HIGH SCHOOL Encouraging youth awareness and helping students gain the courage to speak up about child abuse, domestic violence, and teen relationship abuse are what prompted a group of Orosi High School (OHS) students to take action. These OHS students participated in last year’s Step Up Youth Challenge, a servicelearning grant program and competition spearheaded by the Tulare County Gang Prevention Task Force with support from the Tulare County Board of Supervisors, the Tulare County Office of Education, and various other local agencies.

don’t wanna ever leave.” The video was followed by discussion questions and concluded with resources for support. The elementary school version included a segment of the video, a brief skit, and a PowerPoint presentation with a short quiz at the end. This year, the OHS Step Up group will expand their work to include more presentations and partnerships with community resources. Orosi High School Step Up Youth Challenge video: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=V7iEoT1ZV1M

As a runner-up in the high school “Meeting the Need” category, the OHS Step Up group researched, developed, and produced a video and a student presentation for third through sixth grade classes. The presentation, given to over 800 students and staff, identified various types of abuse and provided the resources audience members could use for victim support. This servicelearning project began in October with weekly meetings. By the end of January, the OHS Step Up group met daily to refine their video and stage presentation. Step Up advisor, Grecia Amezquita shared, “I am very proud of this group. Their dedication and selﬂessness was key to the project. Even though these students had other priorities in their lives, I am glad they made this project one of them.” These young adults learned much more than they imagined. Surprised by their own research and friends’ personal stories, they knew this issue needed to be addressed in their community. Student leader, Luis Hernandez, said, “After reviewing the types and incidences of abuse, it was time to take action by educating younger students so they could see that it is okay to open up and seek help.” Knowing their presentation needed to be appropriate and relatable to a broad range of students, their delivery was twofold. The middle school presentation included a self-produced video message using singer/songwriter Sklyar Grey’s hit song, “Love The Way You Lie” with lyrics such as, “It’s sick that all these battles are what keeps me satisfied…I try to run but I

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(front row, L-R) Janessa Espino, Yasmin Gutierrez, Alexa McCamey, Luis Reyes (back row, L-R ) Luis Hernandez, Jesus Capristan, Joel Aranzazu

Community Service

PIXLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Believing in change and having the will to step up to bullying inspired the Pixley Middle School Step Up Youth Challenge Team to help fellow students feel safer at school and in the community. They were also recognized as runner-up recipients for the Tulare County Step Up Youth Challenge.

KUDOS

As students in a middle school, they see first-hand bullying and the results of this behavior. But now as members of a service-learning team, they are confident to “step up” to bullying and to teach others to do the same. Often times this type of call-to-action is easier said than done. The Pixley Step Up group knew they would face challenges, such as having confidence to report incidences, convincing others to do the same, and dealing with peer pressure to stay silent. In order to overcome these challenges and sustain the project, every member needed to think and feel that taking action was worth every challenge they faced. Once members researched the effects of bullying, it was obvious to all that their work was necessary. Over the course of six months, they developed a presentation to recognize types of bullying, report it, and support the victims of bullying. The presentation contained four components: 1) surveys to discover the most prominent types of bullying, 2) class presentations to teach awareness and reporting steps, 3) a video portraying bullying scenarios, and 4) the organization of a peer mediation program to support victims and reduce the incidence of bullying. Pixley Step Up advisor, Veronica Roldan said, “It was nice to see how everyone in the group wanted to feel a sense of belonging and a need to give back to both their school and community. Their strong work ethic and motivation made it very easy for me to step in and facilitate this group. They had an inherent instinct to collaborate with each other, which served them well in fulfilling their goals. Never did they imagine themselves as winning an award; however, the passion and drive they had definitely exemplified a win-win attitude.” The Pixley video produced for the Step Up Youth Challenge was entered in the annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival, winning a $500 prize. The new school year brings new ideas for this group to continue their important work in the areas of peer mediation and positive role modeling so that stepping up to bullying is no longer a challenge for students at Pixley Middle School. Pixley Middle School Step Up Youth Challenge video: www.tcoe.org/slickrock/2015videos/StepUp.mp4.

A License to Care

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

We heard you!

We are now offering one-on-one orientations for people interested in becoming a foster parent. Please call Foster Care Licensing, 623-0581, to schedule an orientation AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. Foster care homes are needed throughout Tulare County. We especially need foster parents ready to take in siblings or teenagers, and to respond to emergency placements. Foster Care Licensing will provide: • Ongoing training • Support and mentors • Networking with other foster parents

Children in foster care are going through a scary time in their lives. Are you ready to be their shelter in the storm?

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DO-IT-YOURSELF

DIY on a Dime

TRICK OR

TREAT

BAGS

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very year, Americans spend an average of $72 per person* on Halloween, buying elaborate costumes, trick-or-treat candy, decorations, and the supplies for parties. When it comes to our kids’ costumes, it seems they just have to have to latest and greatest, and “homemade” ghosts made out of sheets doesn’t seem to cut it anymore.

Raise Magazine is sharing a fun DIY project you can make with your kids this Halloween, not only to save money, but so you can spend quality time with your children and their friends. Your kids can make these DIY trick or treat bags with materials you have around your home or in any craft store.

YOU WILL NEED: Sturdy brown paper bags with handles (or you can use tote bags) Alphabet cut outs Felt or paper pumpkin cut outs (you can cut out your own with colored construction paper) Paper leaves (make your own or purchase from craft store) Ribbon Silly spooky stickers Creepy cut outs (spiders, ghosts, bats, etc.) Glue Safety scissors

TO ASSEMBLE: When it comes to your child’s bag, they can decorate it however they like by adding fall leaves, spooky stickers, or even fun words to the bag. Make sure to help if they need assistance cutting and gluing.

INCLUDE A FUN MESSAGE ON THE BAG: While you may not want your child’s name on the bag for safety purposes, they can use other clever phrases or names to make their bag stand out. Trick or Treat Candy, please! Boo! Spooky Costume’s character name (e.g. Cinderella)

* National Retail Federation

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ADVENTURE

YOUR FAMILY FALL

BUCKET LIST Visit the Vossler Farms Corn maze and Pumpkin Patch

Paint, glue, sprinkle, or carve your pumpkins

Play in the rain

hen the air gets crisp and the leaves begin the change, the opportunities are endless when it comes to having some fun. With this fall bucket list, there is plenty of fall fun to be had, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoors in the cool air or inside by a toasty fire.

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Make homemade applesauce

DIY trick or treat bags

Make a pit stop at Reimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s o n the way home

Drink hot apple cider

(see page 24)

Have a caramel apple-m aking party (see pg. 18)

Make your own fall smelling candle

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make some yummy smores!

Drive up to the Sequ oias

(see page 12)

Head up to a Fresno State football game

Build a back-yard campout with friends

Go to the le Springvil stival Apple Fe

Roast pumpkin seeds

Get cozy and make homemade blankets

Jump in a leaf pile Take a fall family photo

WHAT’S

WHAT’S TRENDING

Let Your Pet Be The Parent

TRENDING THE BENEFITS OF GROWING UP WITH PETS

very animal lover knows the benefits and joys of owning pets, but for those

slightly reluctant parents who have had one too many pairs of ruined shoes, it might be more diﬃcult to see the good that comes from furry friends. But if you are able to look passed the slobber and hairballs, your children can learn so much from growing up around pets.

THE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF GROWING UP WITH PETS RESPONSIBILITY AND OWNERSHIP – When a child grows up with a dog or cat, pet duties often become part of their

daily chores. Feeding the dog, taking it for a walk, and picking up its mess all teach children discipline and responsibility. A child who grew up without a pet might not develop that sense of ownership over another living thing. When a child knows they are responsible for the pet, they will begin to take pride in their duties (despite some minor grumbling at times). SOCIAL SKILLS – These days when kids are glued to the their iPads and television screens, pets make for a great alternative to isolated entertainment. Pets promote interaction, they create friendship, and they even act as a topic of conversation for families. COMPASSION – For kids, having something to take care of teaches them the value of caring and being compassionate. They can carry this same sense of empathy with them throughout their lives and into adulthood.

COMBAT LONELINESS – Whether a child struggles to make friends in school or doesn’t have any siblings at home, pets can counteract feelings of loneliness and neglect. The loyalty and friendship of a pet can help fill in gaps in their social life and can even help boost their self-esteem. STAYING ACTIVE – Walking the dog or playing with the cat every day can create a few minutes of activity and interaction that your child needs. Make walking the dog part of your child’s daily routine, and they’ll become accustomed to doing something active every day. While not everyone has the perfect experience growing up around pets, many adults have fond memories of a certain animal that stuck by their side throughout their childhood. Being able to establish that special connection and bond early on in life can transfer into relationships with friends and family.

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EVENTS FIRST SATURDAY

POPS IN THE PARK

Food, fun, and fabulous art. Every first Saturday of the month, the artists, restaurants, and merchants of Three Rivers open their doors and invite you to join in a town-wide celebration. You can pick up a map and schedule at Anne Lang’s Emporium or the Historical Museum for art, locations, and times for special events.

Join friends and family for an informal picnic dinner under the stars and hear the great music of the Tulare County Symphony. All proceeds benefit the Visalia Rescue Mission. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs.

When: Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Anne Lang’s Emporium, 41651 Sierra Dr. (CA 198), Three Rivers Contact: Nadi Spencer, 561-4373 or www.1stSaturdayTR. com

When: Sept. 11, 8 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) Where: Oval Park, 808 N. Court St. Visalia Contact: 740-4178

YAPPY HOUR AT THE PLANING MILL

TCOE COLLEGE NIGHT

Join Valley Oak SPCA at The Planing Mill Artisan Pizzeria for Yappy Hour the second Tuesday of the month. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on the patio. The Planing Mill Artisan Pizzeria donates 25% of Yappy Hour proceeds to Valley Oak SPCA. Call The Planing Mill: 713-0818 to place take-out orders.

Explore options for colleges and universities both local and out of state at the downtown Convention Center for this annual college fair.

When: Sept. 8, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Where: The Planing Mill, 513 E. Center Ave, Visalia

When: Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m Where: Visalia Convention Center Contact: 651-3031

COS BOOK SALE Come and browse through our book selection for something to add to your fall and winter selection. All books and DVDs are $1 or $2 and will be supporting scholarships for local students at the College of the Sequoias. When: Sept. 17-22 Where: Sequoia Mall, during regular mall hours Contact: 734-4780

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EVENTS 5K FOR CARE: SUPERHEROES SAVING LIVES

HANDMADE AND HOMEGROWN CRAFT FAIR

VOSSLER FARMS CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH

Join Care Pregnancy Resource Center for the 2nd annual 5K For Care. Free t-shirts are given to those who sign up before Sept. 4. Chapala Grill will be on site selling breakfast burritos and there will be live music from DJ Johny Bhoy. Register online to participate in this 5K and support the Care Pregnancy Resource Center.

Brought to you by the Looking Glass, come out to admire over 34 different vendors showcasing their handmade reclaimed wood décor, jewelry, wreaths, handmade soaps, and so much more. The store will also be open with even more handmade selections inside.

There are so many fun things to do at Vossler Farms Cornmaze and Pumpkin Patch. Each year, the 10-acre corn maze has a unique design. This year’s maze is “Landmarks,” a maze full of interesting landmarks covering the map of the USA. This year Vossler Farms will be also be expanding their Haunted Trail due to popular demand. It’s a good old-fashioned family scare, without the gore. It will be open the last three weekends of October.

When: Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. Where: Cutler Park, 15520 Ivanhoe Dr. Visalia Contact: 625-5550

VISALIA TEEN IDOL 2015 Visalia’s top teen talent has been through a rigorous audition process and the top 10 contestants have been selected. Feel the thrill in the air as they take the stage for the 12th Annual Visalia Teen Idol competition held at the LJ Williams Theater. Contestants perform live for a panel of celebrity judges, but only one winner will be crowned the 2015 Visalia Teen Idol. Tickets are on sale now at the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Business Office, located inside the Anthony Community Center, and are $7. Tickets will be $10 at the door. When: Sept. 19, 6 p.m. Where: LJ Williams Theater, 1001 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: 713-4365

When: Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: 242 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia Contact: 623-7614

When: Oct. 2 – Oct. 31, check online for hours of operation Where: 26773 South Mooney Blvd., Visalia Contact: vosslerfarms.com

IMAGINEU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OPENING Join ImagineU as they open their new facility, filled with 15,000 sq. ft. of fun, interactive exhibits. The museum will have everything from an interactive Imagination Station to a Majestic Oak Tree House to the Grove Pick and Pack, where kids can be hands-on with their learning. Come down and check out the new museum! When: Oct. 1 Where: Corner of Tipton and Oak in Downtown Visalia Contact: imagineumuseum.org

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LEARN

SHOULD MY STUDENT TAKE THE

NEW SAT? Text by Missy Yavasile, Independent College Consultant, SOAR College Planning and Consulting

he “new” SAT will become a part of history starting in March of 2016. At this point, many students aren’t aware the test is changing and may take it thinking it’s the same as the “old” SAT. On the contrary, there are multiple reasons why taking the SAT next spring might be a bad idea.

First, let’s discuss the changes. The changes to the SAT are the most extensive overhaul in the past 25 years. Why? There are many reasons why the SAT has been changed. First of all, the SAT was losing ground to the ACT, which has become increasingly popular over the past few years. In fact, rumor has it that the new SAT will be suspiciously similar to the ACT. It will have only two sections for a 1600-point total (as opposed to current 2400 points). It will make the essay portion optional, although we recommend that all students do the essay section since some universities will require it. The new SAT drops some of its obscure vocabulary words and students will no longer be penalized for incorrect answers. The math section will have the most changes, aligning more with Common Core standards. Many students will be challenged by this different approach to math, particularly if they have limited experience in Common Core.

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At this point, there are several reasons why we believe the Class of 2017 would be better off if they focus their efforts on the ACT: 1. COLLEGES DO NOT KNOW HOW TO USE THE NEW SAT RESULTS YET. Because they are not familiar with what the test is actually telling them about a student, you can expect that the students will be unwitting “guinea pigs” as the colleges sort these changes out. 2. DELAYED TEST RESULTS. The College Board will intentionally delay the results of the tests taken in the spring of 2016. Students who want to prepare to retake the test will find themselves in a holding pattern as they wait for their test results. 3. LACK OF TEST PREP MATERIALS. To be candid, I could say that most students do not study anyway, but I strongly encourage students to study, especially since many students in other parts of the country do. The scores not only impact admissions, but also scholarships. Test prep is important if students want to compete with students across the country! Although there may be some exceptions, for the most part I will encourage my students in the Class of 2017 (and probably 2018) to take the ACT. Let’s give the College Board a year or two to work out the kinks in the “Redesigned” SAT and not make our students the test group. For more information go to: www.thecollegesolution.com/ why-you-should-worry-about-the-new-sat-test/

RESOURCES Fire & Police • Tulare County Fire Department, (559) 747-8233 • Visalia Fire Department, (559) 713-4266 • Tulare Fire Department, (559) 684-4300 • Exeter Fire Department, (559) 592-3714 • Woodlake Fire Department, (559) 564-2181 • Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, (559) 636-4625; (559) 733-6218 • Visalia Police Department, (Non-Emergency) (559) 734-8116 • Visalia Police Department, Gang Suppression and Narcotics Unit, (anonymous tip hotline) (559) 713-4737 • Tulare County - End Gang Hotline, (888) 363-4264 • Tulare Police Department, (559) 684-4238; (559) 686-3454 • Exeter Police Department, (559) 592-3103 • Woodlake Police Department, (559) 564-3325 • Kings & Tulare County California Highway Patrol, (559) 441-5400

Medical • Family HealthCare Network, (877) 960-3426; www.fhcn.org • Kaweah Delta Medical Center, (559) 624-2000 • Emergency Room, (559) 624-2213 • Visalia Walk-In Medical Clinic, (559) 627-5555 • Tulare Regional Medical Center, (559) 688-0821 • Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, (559) 624-8000 • Children’s Hospital Central California, (559) 353-3000 • Sierra View District Hospital, (559) 784-1110

Education • Tulare County Library, (559) 713-2700; www.tularecountylibrary.org • Tulare County Office of Education, (559) 733-6300; www.tcoe.org • Visalia Unified School District, (559) 730-7300; www.vusd.org • Tulare City School District, (559) 685-7200; www.tcsdk8.org • Exeter Union School District, (559) 592-9421; www.exeter.k12.ca.us • Woodlake Public Schools, (559) 564-8081; www.woodlakepublicschools.org

City Information • Tulare County website, www.co.tulare.ca.us • City of Visalia website, www.ci.visalia.ca.us • City of Tulare website, www.ci.tulare.ca.us • City of Exeter website, www.cityofexeter.com • City of Woodlake website, www.cityofwoodlake.com • Visalia Parks & Recreation, (559) 713-4365 Add your numbers below

important numbers at a glance: Other Important Numbers County & City • Tulare County Services - United Way, Dial 2-1-1; www.211ca.org • Delta Vector Control District, (559) 732-8606; www.deltavcd.com • Tulare & Kings Counties Suicide Prevention Task Force, (Non-crisis) (559) 624-7471; www.sptf.org • Child Abuse Prevention Council, (559) 735-0456; www.tularecountycapc.org • Child Abuse 24-hr Hotline, (800) 331-1585 • Domestic Violence/Shelters, (559) 732-5941; (559) 685-9515; www.fstc.net • Sexual Assault 24-hr Confidential Hotline, (559) 732-7273; www.fstc.net • Alcohol/Drug Programs, (559) 733-6123 • Parenting Network, (559) 625-0384; www.parentingnetwork.org • Tulare-Kings Right To Life, (559) 732-5000; www.tkrl.org • The IRMA Network, (559) 732-5000; www.theirmanetwork.org • Latinos4Life, (559) 732-5000; www.latinos4life.org • 5ive5ive9ine, (Teen Health) www.559teensmatter.org • Tulare County Animal Control, (559) 636-4050 • Visalia Animal Control, (559) 713-4957

Nationwide • American Association of Poison Control Centers, (800) 222-1222; www.aapcc.org • Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (800) 232-4636; www.cdc.gov • California Poison Control, (800) 222-1222; www.calpoison.org • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, (800) 273-8255; www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org • The Trevor Project, (LGBTQ) (866) 488-7386; www.thetrevorproject.com • Missing Child Hotline, (800) 843-5678 • Road Conditions, (800) 427-7623

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