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BONDING WITH BABY For new daddies

PLUS What to know about nightshades Traveling with an assistance animal Stealthy toll of stress

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JUNE 2018 | VOLUME 11 — ISSUE 6

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Fatherhood 411: Getting ready for baby

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Chronic Stress Good and bad coping methods

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Packed and Prepped: Travel with service dogs

Nightshade Vegetables Getting a bad rap?

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The editor’s desk School is out and it’s time to celebrate our dads! In this issue, learn about a free resource to help men learn practical tips and share wisdom about becoming fathers.

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Kelly Harrington of Medford totes son Rowan on a hike in Ashland’s Lithia Park. Rowan was born in April. “I was able to take some paternity leave and it was a blessing,” Harrington says. “Being our first child, we have lots of learning ahead. I love being able to change diapers and put him down for naps.” Harrington and his wife, Allie, are avid hikers BONDING WITH BABY and Rowan comes along in his carrier. “Rowan has proved to love adventuring already,” the new dad says.

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Local boot camp prepares men for life in the trenches of fatherhood TEXT BY HALEY STRAHAN

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ommy and Me yoga. Mommy and Me music. Mommy and Me cooking class. A quick search of most local activity boards reveals a wealth of options for moms and their babies to spend time together – bonding, making new friends and doing just about, well, anything.

But in 2018, in a world where fathers are taking more responsibility for child-rearing, do equal opportunities exist for dads? While the playing field may not be level just yet, there are growing efforts to provide fathers with community, support, and the chance to bone up on their parenting skills. continued on page 6

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Boot Camp for New Dads is a nationwide program now offered in 44 states and internationally. To date, about 350,000 men have graduated from various Boot Camp for New Dad programs. Bob Bath, a school teacher in Grants Pass, started the local group by attending training courses to became certified to lead the boot camp. “I was drawn to the Boot Camp for New Dads method because it is peer-led,” says Bath. “I can offer my experience and advice, but my daughters are 14 and 23. I’ve been out of the trenches for a while.” Instead, the boot camp relies on Vet Dads, those who still have babies in the home, to facilitate the training. “The Vet Dads bring their own babies to the boot camp, where they hand them off to the trainees who get a chance to do things like change diapers, burp them, console them or troubleshoot things like colic,” Bath explains.

In the two and half years since he founded the local group, Bath has trained about 100 men in the Grants Pass area. Funded by various state initiatives, Boot Camp for New Dads is free to all registrants. Most dads sign up for the three-hour course before their babies’ due dates, so they can be prepared for birth and on through early infancy. “We have a lot of discussions about ways that men can support their partners through the early days,” Bath notes. “Men sometimes have an unrealistic expectation that the mother will do all the work after the baby is born, when it’s not fair to expect her to take on all the added stress and work.

We talk about embracing the changing roles and how we can become empowered to be better partners.”

Men of all walks of life have taken advantage of the continued on page 8 Photo provided by Boot Camp for New Dads in Grants Pass.

“Men sometimes have an unrealistic expectation that the mother will do all the work after the baby is born, when it’s not fair to expect her to take on all the added stress and work. We talk about embracing the changing roles and how we can become empowered to be better partners.”

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The power of touch You know how to change a diaper, make a bottle and execute the perfect swaddle, but you might be looking for ways to meaningfully interact with that newborn baby who doesn’t do much more than lie there and stare in your general direction. A recent study showed that providing infant massage reduces stress and promotes bonding and enjoyment between babies and their fathers.

“Massage really opens up the lines of communication between a baby and parent,” says Joann Lewis, licensed massage therapist at Family Massage Education Center in Ashland. “You learn to read their reactions, to ask their permission and understand what they enjoy and do not enjoy.” For this reason, while infant massage is instinctual to some extent, Lewis recommends that parents take a course to better understand how to read their babies’ cues.

Lewis notes a marked increase in fathers signing up for her infant massage course in recent years. “Seventeen years ago, when I began my practice, I could barely get dads to come, and if they did, they often hung back and didn’t want to use one of the dolls we have to practice on,” she says. “Today, almost all dads come with the mothers, and there’s no drawback in how they participate. It really gives me hope for the future.”

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SPEC IAL continued from page 6 Boot Camp for New Dads. “I really can’t say that there is a typical type of guy that takes the course,” Bath says.

“We have men from across the socio-economic spectrum.

We’ve had ages from 16 up to 62. Men expecting their first child and men who want to do a better job the next time around.” One trait that runs through the participants is the desire to be an active, positive role model for their child. “The men who come to our program just want to do everything they can to be deliberate and thoughtful in

“For men who maybe have not been exposed to fathers who are hands-on in their child-rearing, it’s so important for them to see other dads who are doing it every day.”

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their parenting,” Bath notes.

Of course, one benefit of attending a group session such as Boot Camp for New Dads is the opportunity to make connections with other people who are in a similar situation. “I would say that the community of the group and the dialog we are able to have is one of the most valuable aspects of the program,” Bath says. “For men who maybe have not been exposed to fathers who are hands-on in their childrearing, it’s so important for them to see other dads who are doing it every day.” Often, participants exchange contact information at the end of the session and plan group activities after the babies are born. “I think this class is a positive experience for men to see the support that can be gained from reaching out to other people,” Bath reflects. “I hope that as they get further along in their parenting, they will remember this experience and seek more opportunities to engage and learn from the community.”

Looking forward, Bath hopes to grow the program to more areas outside of Grants Pass and offer more men the experience of attending Boot Camp for New Dads. “I feel so motivated to get the word out there about this class,” he says. “I feel so lucky to be a part of it. I get to feel like I’m making a difference in the lives of families. I believe our work helps to lower the divorce rate and strengthen families overall.”

But Bath’s main message to young fathers is this: Enjoy it.

“The best dad is the one who is not afraid to play and be silly with their kids, to get down in the sandbox or sing a song in the minivan. That’s what makes an awesome dad.”

10 ways dads can bond with their new babies 1. Hold the baby skin-to-skin in the hospital.

2. If possible, take a midnight feeding. If mom is breast-feeding, bring the baby to mom to feed and put the baby back to sleep.

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4. Spend time one-on-one while mom takes a nap or shower.

5. Give baby his or her baths.

6. Sing songs.

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efore traveling, you have to pack, book a hotel, print airline tickets and schedule transportation. But when you travel with an assistance dog, you must also

prepare for its needs. This includes everything from packing food and water for the dog to telling hotels and airlines you have an assistance animal, according to local experts. With the proper preparation, traveling with an assistance dog will be easier for everyone involved.

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PETS Airplanes, hotels and automobiles When you fly on a plane with an assistance dog, call the airline beforehand and let them know you will be traveling with a dog, explains Andrea Woodcock, a training manager at Dogs for Better Lives in Central Point. “This makes everything go more smoothly,” she says. Additionally, the dog needs a health certificate from the veterinarian before flying. “The vet examines your dog and ensures he’s free from fleas and ticks, and ready to travel,” she says.

You will need to have the certificate with you because the airline will ask for it at the gate.

Dogs experience some of the same things people do when they fly, such as their ears popping, according to John Drach, training director at Dogs for Better Lives. “Bring ice cubes or a non-squeaky toy for the dog to chew on so his ears pop,” he suggests. Also, adjust your dog’s feeding and water schedule before the flight, he says. “Don’t feed the dog the morning of

the flight and limit their water intake so they’re emptied out before boarding the plane,” he explains.

Like airlines, Woodcock says you should tell hotels you have an assistance dog before you arrive. “The hotels appreciate the notice, so they can prepare and it’s not a surprise when you check in with a dog,” she explains, adding that hotels can’t charge you a fee for having an assistance dog.

When you travel by car with an assistance dog, Woodcock says this is like driving with a pet. “Have food and water for the dog and stop every 2-4 hours so the dog can use the bathroom,” she says.

Drach agrees. He also says while there’s usually not a fee for having an assistance dog, rental car companies could charge you if there’s hair or dirt left in the vehicle. “I’d put a blanket down to avoid that,” he says.

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Challenges facing assistance dogs

Drach says originally there were three types of assistance dogs — guide, hearing and service dogs.

“Dogs are the only assistance animals because of problems with people trying to use other types of service animals,” he explains. Additionally, according to Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are limited to dogs.

It’s also important to note the difference between therapy dogs and assistance dogs. “Therapy dogs do not have the same public access rules as assistance dogs,” says Drach.

As with anything, there are people who break the rules and lie about having an assistance animal.

“If you have an assistance dog, try to be a good, honest representative of people who have these dogs,” says Woodcock.

In some states, it’s already illegal to misrepresent an assistance dog, explains Drach. “Lying about having an assistance dog leads to a lack of trust in the community,” he says.

According to Woodcock, businesses face a unique challenge with assistance dogs. “Legally, a business can’t attempt to verify if your dog is an assistance dog,” she says. A business also cannot ask for paperwork, a demonstration of what your assistance dog does or inquire about your disability.

However, if someone claims they have an assistance

dog and the dog is misbehaving, it can be asked to leave the business, she explains.

Traveling with ease

Drach and Woodcock agree assistance dogs provide invaluable services to people with disabilities. While there are many factors to consider when traveling with an assistance dog, preparation is key. “If I have a dog that does tasks for me, after a long day of traveling I’m tired and so is he. We have to be sensitive to the needs of the dog because he has important work to do,” says Drach.

Preparing to travel with your assistance dog Traveling takes a lot of preparation. When you travel with an assistance dog, you need to prepare for them, too. Drach recommends a few simple things you can do as you get ready to travel with your assistance dog: • Have your assistance dog’s food, water and medication.

• Practice different scenarios, such as having your dog use a patch of artificial grass when he goes to the bathroom. Then the dog gets used to different situations.

• If traveling outside the United States, verify what laws, if any, other countries have regarding assistance dogs.

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hen a 25-year-old male experiences stress, he likely won’t have a major health event as a result. However, if he continues to have ongoing stress and perhaps picks up a few bad coping habits along the way—smoking, drinking, overeating—his health profile will be different at 55.

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“Almost nobody comes in saying, ‘I’m stressed out’,” says Dr. Christopher Cannon, an interventional cardiologist with Providence Medford Medical Center. “Stess is not what patients are thinking about when they come in with chest pains, palpitations or irregular heartbeats. We have to be careful about blaming things on stress, but I believe it is very underappreciated as a major contributing factor to cardiovascular conditions.”

Cannon says there is significant scientific evidence that the slow impact of chronic stress over time can damage the immune system, elevate blood pressure and heart rate, and reduce life expectancy.

Common stress factors include marital strife, financial worries, unemployment, job difficulties, other health issues and life transitions, such as starting a family, the death of a family member, divorce, children leaving home. “Often, there is no easy solution,” Cannon says. “As doctors, we can’t just say ‘go, and have no stress.’ However, it’s important to recognize stress and address how to effectively cope with it and minimize it if possible.”

Dr. George Keepers, a psychiatrist at OHSU School of Medicine, says many methods of coping fall into the category of maladaptive

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HEALTH behaviors, which are habits that are ultimately more harmful than helpful.

“A lot of methods of coping with stress only makes things worse in the long run, such as alcohol, drugs and gambling,” he says. “It’s important to develop healthy coping mechanisms.

These include maintaining good eating and sleeping routines and regular exercise. It’s also helpful to allow time for reflection in your daily schedule.”

Healthy coping strategies are useful, but reducing stress is the best step, Keepers says. “Identify and address behavior patterns that lead to stress, such as overwork, procrastination or avoidance of conflict. Also, avoid behaviors that invite stress. For some people, watching the news may be a source of stress. Turn off the TV and abstain from checking Facebook.”

Stress is such a normal part of modern life that sometimes just recognizing the signs of stress can be tricky. “Sometimes people become irritable and stressed without realizing what’s going on; the people around them notice before they do,” Keepers says.

Cannon lists warning signs of stress influencing health as insomnia, forgetfulness, mood swings, fatigue, changes in eating habits, frequent headaches, gut issues, irritability

and withdrawing from activities and social relationships. These symptoms can affect the body’s endocrine, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in addition to mental and behavioral health. Keepers says that if left unaddressed, stress is also a risk factor for developing depression.

Stress may not be the main ingredient in serious health problems, but it can be the one that stirs the pot, according to Cannon. “It’s not always simply the stress, but generally not taking care of yourself, which can stem from stress,” he says. “We eat more when we are stressed, for example. That can lead to other unhealthy habits, like lack of exercise, and cause other health problems like diabetes.”

Though it can be hard to see past the current situation, Keepers says its important to project into the future about how stress and negative coping strategies could damage health and life span.

“We can be vulnerable to the kinds of things that offer immediate relief, but we need to consider how our present behavior could affect our future,” he says. “We should acknowledge that life is stressful and not wait for a heart attack before developing healthy coping mechanisms.”

Better methods to balance stress Be open to the idea that stress is causing a problem by looking at your habits and selfcare, Dr. Christopher Cannon of Providence Medford Medical Center encourages. Dr. George Keepers of OHSU School of Medicine says recognizing stress is the first step to improving it. Both physicians recommend the following strategies to lessen the impact of stress: • Make healthy food choices and take your time when eating, being mindful of what and how much you are eating.

• Get moderate exercise, at least 30 minutes a session, five times a week. Exercise can reverse stress hormone levels!

• Practice better sleep habits by reducing caffeine, setting regular sleep/wake times and having any sleep issues, such as sleep apnea, evaluated.

• Consciously make an effort to do things you enjoy.

• Spend time socializing with friends or family.

• Use relaxation techniques, such as meditation and prayer.

• Keep substances (drugs, alcohol, nicotine) to a minimum or eliminate.

• Get out in nature. Studies show being in nature reliably reduces stress in people.

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hen a garden’s balance tips toward nightshades — tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and eggplants — the health consequences can outweigh the benefits. “Most of them are really disappointed,” says Lisa Newton, nutritionist and health coach at Rosa Transformational Health in Medford.

Newton is referring to the roughly 20 to 25 percent of her clients with some type of sensitivity to nightshades.

These are plants in the Solanaceae family, which encompasses some 2,700 species of annual and perennial herbs, vines, lianas, epiphytes, shrubs and trees, including several prominent agricultural crops, medicinal plants, spices, weeds and ornamentals. Some nightshades are highly toxic while others commonly consumed by humans contain compounds that can trigger inflammation and joint pain. “It’s not a

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continued from page 16 cut-and-dry problem,” says Newton. “For a lot of people, it’s not even a problem.”

Nightshades, in fact, often are the answer to growing seasonal produce for oneself. Among the easiest plants to cultivate during the summer growing season, nightshades have the advantage of built-in pest control. Alkaloids are the naturally occurring substance in nightshades that repels insects but also can harm tissues in the human body. “They are gut irritants,” says Ron Veitel, nutrition and lifestyle coach at Siskiyou Vital Medicine in Medford. “It depends on the individual; it depends on the health of their gut more than anything.”

For patients with leaky gut or rheumatoid arthritis, Veitel counsels avoidance of nightshades. To confirm a sensitivity, eliminate a food from the diet for a minimum of five days then reintroduce it, he says. The body’s allergic response may not arise for 48 hours, he adds.

Newton recommends food elimination for three to four weeks, which also allows time for inflammation to subside.

A person becomes more sensitive to the food during the elimination period and often experiences a more significant reaction upon reintroduction, she says. “The most important thing you can do is actually pay attention to what your body does.”

Eliminating nightshades, however, also means bypassing their nutritional value. Many have high levels of vitamin C, with tomatoes a leader in lycopene, an antioxidant shown to combat cancer and heart disease while promoting eye health.

The capsaicin in chilies has anti-inflammatory properties, say Veitel and Newton. Another nightshade family member, goji berries have been heralded as a superfood that boosts the immune system. “Most of your nightshades are also high in antioxidants,” says Veitel. “To be fair to the nightshade family,

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FOOD continued from page 17 they’re not all bad.”

Nightshades’ toxic reputation kept even innocuous species off menus in the Western world for centuries. Native to the Americas, potatoes and tomatoes imported to Europe eventually became vital to British and Mediterranean cuisines. When tomatoes made their way back to the American colonies, says Newton, they were grown strictly as ornamentals and never consumed amid fears of poisoning. “Nightshades were at one

time called ‘mad apples,’” says Veitel.

Headache, even hallucination, is an extreme side effect of potatoes left too long in storage, where they build up alkaloids, says Veitel. You can significantly reduce the toxic potential by peeling potatoes and boiling them.

Just don’t lump sweet potatoes with true potatoes in the nightshade family, says Veitel. The two are only distantly related, and sweet potatoes are not classified as nightshades.

Nightshades to know

Peppers: • Sweet — California Wonder, Jupiter and Revolution yield stunning production in hoop houses.

• Jalapeno — Biker Billy and El Hefe are two varieties to try.

• Hot — In addition to Serrano and Habanero, Bulgarian Carrot, Mariachi and Joe’s Long Thin Cayenne are extremely productive.

If you’re not cutting nightshades out of your diet, try these interesting varieties that grow well in our region in your home garden: Eggplant: • Fairy Tale is early and prolific, lavender and white-striped, fruits measure 1 inch by 3 to 5 inches.

• Hansel has long, slender, black/purple fruits on tall, vigorous plants.

Produces over a long season on plants that outyield traditional varieties. Fruits can be harvested when only 2 to 3 inches in length or left to grow to a full 6 to 10 inches long.

• Anamur is a long (6 to 12 inches), cylindrical, deep-purple cross between a Japanese type and the classic Mediterranean. It is a large, vigorous, early, elongated, black eggplant.

• Traviata is an early, beautiful and productive, purple Mediterranean eggplant.

Tomatoes: • Cherry — Sungold, Orange Paruche, Jolly Elf, Sugary, Juliet and Koralik are small and sweet.

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There are times when surgery is required. Therefore, it is a good idea to have these wounds treated by doctors who can not only treat the wound with the latest technology,

but who can also do any surgical procedure that might become necessary during the course of treatment.”

McClure and Dr. Michael DeKorte are both board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and are Fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. McClure is also certified in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Jeffrey Zimmer is certified by the Oregon Medical Board and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

The podiatric physicians and surgeons at Medford Foot and Ankle treat all problems of the foot and ankle including bunions, hammertoes, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, shin splints and stress fractures. They also fit patients with orthotics that correct walking patterns if necessary.

“Along with treatment, we also stress education about foot care to our patients so that they can prevent many of these situations in the future,” McClure says.

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ater is fun. It sparkles, it splashes, and children seem naturally drawn to it whether it’s in a bucket, a bathtub or a pond. But for an unsupervised child, the consequences of that attraction can be deadly. According to Holly Hawley, the aquatic supervisor with Rogue Valley YMCA in Medford, the horrifying truth is that accidental drownings are the No.1 cause of unintentional, injury-related deaths for children under the age of 5, and the leading cause of death for children 14 and under.

Capitalize it, bold it and underline it, insists Hawley. “The biggest danger of all is the lack of parental supervision, or parents who may be close by but aren’t paying attention when their kids are in or near the water. Better water safety education has to take place in our community.” As a 20-year veteran of both adult and children’s aquatic activities, she feels this can’t be stressed strongly enough.

Staying afloat with preventive measures

Part of that education is about having multiple barriers to backyard pools, Hawley explains. “People often feel since the yard is fenced, that’s a good safeguard, but that is only one layer of protection.

Kids can have access from the inside of the house

directly to the pool, so the children who live in the house don’t have adequate protection from potential danger.”

Swimming lessons add another layer of security, says Hawley. “We start teaching water orientation as early as 6 months of age. We teach them what to do if they fall into the water, how to turn themselves around and get back to the edge of the pool. They learn basic skills like getting comfortable with putting their face in the water and how to float. From there, we can build additional skills. Knowing how to swim is not a guarantee that your child will be safe, but it is one more layer of knowledge and experience.”

Sergeant Shawn Richards with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office agrees that education is critical. His perspective comes from his experience working in

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FITNESS continued from page 21 search and rescue, marine and forest patrol. “Here in the Rogue Valley we have many recreational areas that have bodies of water, so it’s important for kids to be taught how to be safe while having fun.”

First and foremost, Richards says, they need to be trained from an early age to always wear a life jacket.

“In Oregon, anyone 13 and younger is required to wear one, and that goes for paddleboarding or any other water activities. If they see parents wear them, that’s a good model for the way children think about water safety. They can still play hard and have fun while the life jacket allows them to float so they can rest and conserve energy.”

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Richards says the majority of incidents they respond to happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day when as many as 800 rented rafts with families aboard float local rivers. “Some areas of white water can be tricky and if a raft turns over, everyone falls out, including the kids. We always hope the rental companies do a little education first on what to do if that happens. If everyone is wearing life jackets, it’s usually no big deal.”

Because most of us don’t experience the reality of capsizing, Hawley feels it’s important to practice for

the unexpected. “Most people don’t expect to end up in the water, so it’s a good idea to experience what it feels like to fall out of a boat or tip over. The Rogue Valley YMCA has Safety Days where we teach people how to put on a life jacket and how to adjust them properly. It’s amazing how many people don’t know how they should fit. Then we have boats in the pool that we purposely tip over, so children can practice what that feels like and learn how to recover and get their bearings. The difference is, when outdoors, you have to be prepared for much colder water. Our pool is 84 degrees, so if you fall in the river or a lake, the water temperature will be a shock and panic is what can lead to your death.”

Saving lives with CPR

According to the Center for Disease Control, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries that can result in severe brain damage leading to long-term disabilities. “Another important layer of protection is parents learning how to do CPR,” Hawley advises. “There are many cases where a child might have survived a drowning accident if the parents could have administered CPR right away.”

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– Sgt. Shawn Richards, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue

Medford swimmer Jace Sharrer wears a life jacket at the Rogue Valley YMCA.

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Rogue Valley water safety Sergeant Shawn Richards with Jackson County Sheriff’s office, whose duties include search and rescue, marine and forest patrol, says, “Here in the Rogue Valley we have many recreational areas that have bodies of water, so it’s important for kids to be taught how to be safe while having fun.”

Sgt. Richards identifies some local dangers: • Because lakes like Emigrant, Applegate and Lost Creek Reservoir are man-made waterways, the banks below the water surface can be very steep. You might be wading along with your toes in the water and suddenly it can go from a foot deep to 20 feet deep, which can be very dangerous.

• The Expo ponds are literally rock pits filled with water, so the walls are absolutely vertical. In this case, you can instantly go from 6 inches deep to 40 feet deep.

• In the more rural areas, because irrigation canals are man-made, they tend to be deep and have steep banks so once you fall in, it can be very hard to get out.

• Bear Creek is a common place for children to play. It may look shallow, but it can also be very swift, so we’ve had some kids get in trouble there.

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Teach your children well

In addition to swimming lessons and using life jackets, Richards says parents need to teach their children to have respect for the water.

“Take time to show the kids how swift and deep the water is and explain why it’s dangerous. Even give them a little demonstration, using a life jacket so maybe they will be more cautious and less inquisitive about playing in or around water.”

Whether indoors or out, encourage the buddy system, says Richards. “It’s always good for kids to have another friend with them in case anything happens. Also, parents should take the time to check out the area your kids are going to be playing in to make sure it is safe.”

Although any body of water can be dangerous, Hawley notes, “In a pool, at least you can see to the bottom, so you have visibility. In a lake, once that child gets under the surface of the water, you have no visibility, so if you’re not keeping track of your child and they go under, they immediately disappear.”

From his experience in dealing with tragic water accidents, Richards says, “Parents need to take the time to educate themselves and their kids and, I can’t say it enough, wear life jackets. Of the 30 or so drowned people that I’ve had to deal with in my career, only one was wearing a life jacket and that person had a heart attack. It’s such an easy, inexpensive and effective way to protect kids.”

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Registration limited to 35.

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FREEZING + DEHYDRATING 9 A.M.-4 P.M. • SOUTHERN OREGON RESEARCH & EXTENSION CENTER, 569 HANLEY ROAD, CENTRAL POINT CONTACT INFO: 541.776.7371 Learn about two types of food preservation and the equipment and tricks to be successful. The class teaches students how get the best results from freezing and dehydrating fruits, vegetables and meats. Register online and pack a lunch. Fee: $30.

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Come out to support the spay/neuter program and emergency veterinary care among other services provided by this nonprofit. Admission fee: Adults, $15; Children under 12, $10.

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LONGEST DAY RUN 5K 7:30 P.M. • BEAR CREEK PARK, HIGHLAND DR., MEDFORD CONTACT INFO: https://thedriven.net/sor.race_reg/eid/8115012347?

Race fees vary by registration date, age and membership. Friends of the Animal Shelter in Phoenix receive a percentage of the profits from the event. Refreshments available.

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