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MemoriesPreparation

TipsPlanning for a Successful Pet Addition

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A New Chapter

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Waving Goodbye

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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

FAMILY

Family-friendly Campgrounds

MemoriesPreparation

TipsPlanning for a Successful Pet Addition

Book Series for Young Readers

A New Chapter

July 2015 FREE

Make Moving Easier

Waving Goodbye

Marshmallows

Protect Kids’ Hearing

Say What?

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July Contents

Pg. 4 What’s Up Around Here?

Pg. 6 Did You Know — Fireworks

Pg. 7 Starting a New Chapter

Pg. 8 Ease Moving Blues

Pg. 10 Pet Possibilities

Pg. 11 Feline Fun

Pg. 12 Summer Fun — Ice Games

Pg. 13 Teeth Health

Pg. 14 Pet Preparedness

Pg. 17 Daily Ideas

Pg. 18 Teacher Feature — Lauri Johnson

Pg. 20 Family-friendly Camping

Pg. 24 Another Year, Another Smile

Pg. 26 Day Trip— South Sound Speedway

Pg. 27 Snapshots

Pg. 28 How Much is a Pet

Pg. 29 Hearing Safety

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July 4SummerfestAll day, CentraliaPancake breakfast in the morning and parade in the afternoon. In the evening, go to the fairgrounds and get destruction derby tickets (on sale at 5 p.m. and the derby starts at 7 p.m.). Free fireworks begin at 10:30 p.m. For more information visit cityofcentralia.com, please call (360) 330-7688.

Fourth of July FestivalAll day, VaderActivities will include a parade, games, prizes, vendors, food, horse rides, a parade at 4 p.m. Decorate your riding mowers or bicycles with a Fourth of July theme. Fireworks show will begin at 10 p.m. For more information, please call Reggie Smith at (360) 751-4034.

July 10Toledo Cheese DaysAll weekend, Toledo Middle School.Breakfast at the Senior Center, parade at 11 a.m. and car show. Other fun activities include a kids carnival, silent auction, raffle, arts and crafts, Cheddar Challenge and more. For more information, please visit toledolionsclub.org.

July 11Music on the Hill10 a.m., Seminary Hill Natural Area, CentraliaLive music that will feature a variety of styles and instruments. For more information, please call (360) 266-0568 or visit cityofcentralia.com.

July 1210th Annual Pioneer Pie Social1:30 p.m., Claquato Church, ChehalisEvent features a pie auction, entertainment by Rosie and the Posers., chicken bingo, candy scramble, pie-by-the-slice and a raffle. For more information, please call (360) 748-0831.

July 15LakefairAll day, downtown OlympiaActivities throughout this weekend event include arts and crafts, car show, carnival, food, parade, Kid’s Day, fireworks and more. For more information, please visit lakefair.org.

July 17Music in the Park7 p.m., Recreation Park, ChehalisTalented Voteberg band will fill the air with Scottish, American, Swing, Jazz and Classical music. This event is free and open to everyone. For more information, please visit ci.chehalis.wa.us

July 22ndPancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m., Lewis County Historical Museum, ChehalisEnjoy a pancake breakfast and stick around for a hot dog lunch at 11:30 a.m. The museum will be offering free admission. Vendors in the park-ing lot will include chalk art by ARTrails and live music on the historic McKinley Stump gazebo. For more information, please call (360) 748-0831.

July 25ChehalisFestAll day, downtown ChehalisActivities include an art walk, walking tours, kids’ activities, military vehicle display, pancake breakfast, scavenger hunt and more. For more information, please visit chamberway.com.

Civil War Battle Reenactment9 a.m., Veteran’s Memorial Museum, ChehalisSee what life was like during the Civil War as over 400 re-enactors share what it was like — including soldiers, civilians and sutlers. For more information, please visit wcwa.net.

Oregon Trail Days10 a.m., Tenino City ParkAnnual festival with parades, live music, food, crafts and more. For more information, please visit visitthurstoncounty.com.

Children’s Nature Activity10 a.m., Seminary Hill Natural Area, CentraliaExplore the flora on Seminary Hill and make forest notebooks filled with samples. Materials will be provided. Event begins in the parking lot at the main entrance to Seminary Hill Natural Area. For more infor-mation, please visit cityofcentralia.com.

July 28thFamily Day at the Market11 a.m., Downtown ChehalisEnjoy a day of celebrating the fresh local harvest in our community! Talk with local farmers, say hello to SWW Family staff, win prizes!

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Cooks Hill Community Church(360) 736-6133 ext; 2, cookshillcc.orgJuly 13 - 17, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (includes dinner)Theme: Blast from the Past$5 per child.

St. John’s Lutheran Church(360) 748-4741; stjohnschehalis.net.July 13 - 17, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. VBS will be hosted by Camp Lutherwood. Please call for more information.

Centralia Community Church (360) 736-7606; ccog.com, summersportsjam.comJuly 20 - 24, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Bethel Church(360) 748-0119; tcsummercamp.comJuly 20 -23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Held at Centralia Church of the Nazarene

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Community Farmers Market (Chehalis)

Where: Boistfort Ave., downtown Chehalis.When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 2 through October 27.More Info: communityfarmersmarket.net.

Contact: (360) 740-1212.

C.C. Grow Where: Centralia College (across from gym).

When: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Through September.

Contact: Kristi Jewell, (360) 736-9391 ext. 650.

The Lewis County Historical Farmers Market (Centralia)Where: Corner of N. Pearl and Maple

(across from The Chronicle).When: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Through October.More Info: lewiscountyfarmersmarket.org.Contact: Derrill Outland, (360) 736-8977.

Tenino Farmers Market Where: 301 Old Hwy. 99

(Tenino Elementary School).When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 6 through September 26.More info: teninofarmersmarket.org.

Contact: (360) 515-0501, [email protected].

Winlock Farmers Market Where: Winlock Events Plaza on Kerron Street.

When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Through September.

*Please call ahead for start date.

Contact: Jeanie Emmeneger, (360) 785-4817.

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FireWork Safety

• The explosion of a firework can be seen before hearing it because sound travels at 761 miles per hour, but light travels at 671 million mph.

• The hardest color to create is blue.

• At first fireworks were only orange and white. In the Middle Ages new colors were achieved by adding different salts.

• Pyrotechnicians are the experts who handle the explosives that are found in fireworks.

• The tremendous booms that are heard are made by the rapid release of energy into the air.

• A sparkler burns at a temperature over 15 times the boiling point of water.

• The first recorded fireworks in England were at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486.

• The word for firework in Japanese is 'hanabi', which actually means "fire-flower."

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Fireworks can be great fun. However, each year people get hurt because they play with fireworks. Make sure you’re not one of them by following these few simple rules.

• Never play with fireworks — they are explosives and can hurt you.

• Only adults should light or hold fireworks.

• When you are watching fireworks, stand back.

• Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.


CHAPTERBOOKS

A few favorite Chapter book series to try:

The Ramona Quimby series by Beverly Cleary. A silly series about a sweet and spunky little girl, Ramona. Stories center around Ramona’s family — including her annoying big sister Bezzus as well as her friends and crazy life at school.

Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne. This series follows brother and sister, Jack and Annie, as they travel through time and space in their magic tree house.

Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective by Donald J Sobol. Leroy (aka Encyclopedia) Brown discovers that he is good at helping his dad, the town's police chief, solve cases. Readers can look for clues and try to solve the case alongside Leroy.

Ivy & Bean by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. Great adventures of two friends, Ivy and Bean, fill these books. Ivy is well-behaved and an independent thinker, while Bean tends to fall into trouble.

The Borrowers by Mary Norton These books follow little people who live under the floors and in the walls of "human bean" houses and borrow what they need.

Finding out your child is ready to read chapter books is an exciting time. The door has just been opened even wider to more characters and adventures.

Tips On Reading Chapter Books:• Encourage your child to read slow enough for them to digest the information they are

reading.• Show them how to put emotion into their voice. If the character is sad, reflect that. If the

character is excited, show that.• Help them treat each period, comma, semicolon, question mark and exclamation point cor-

rectly so they see which "reaction" is appropriate for each one.• Discuss the book when it is finished so that the story sinks in. Go over the highlights, con-

flicts and resolutions, character names and different situations that happened.• Remember — children graduating to chapter books does not mean you have to stop reading

to them.

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WE’RE MOVING!?

To children, moving can be a traumatic experience especially if it means moving away from their family or friends. How you show your children your feelings through the moving process does impact their experience. If they see that you are sad, stressed and anxious then they are likely to become that way as well. Moving can be changed from a traumatic experience and turned into an incredible opportunity of growth and seen as better things to come!

How to Make the Transition Less Scaryby Becky M. Cox-Tuning of Olympia

Here is a list of suggestions of how to deliver the news of moving, how to walk through the moving process with children and how to turn it into a positive experience, individually and as a family:

1 .Tell your children at the soonest possible date once it is certain that you are moving.

Sit down as a family and deliver the news in a positive, upbeat fashion. Let each child express their emotions openly and freely, understanding that they may be shocked and disappointed. Make sure that no one invalidates or shutdowns another person’s feelings. Sometimes it is helpful to set a timer for 5 minutes and allow each person their 5 minutes of uninterrupted time to “vent” with no judgement. Then move on to the next person. Leave out details as to why you are moving that may cause anxiety such as, “the house is being foreclosed on.” Instead offer the explanation, “we have found a more affordable home.” If the move is because of a job change or promotion or a better area, highlight those positives and give a few examples of how they will benefit the family.


2 .Once you have decided on the home that you are moving to, talk to your children about it.

3 . Technology is a wonderful aid in this situation.

4. Each child will respond differently to moving based on their age and where they are at developmentally/emotionally.

Set up a system for your children and their friends and family that they are leaving to stay connected (whether it be skype, FaceTime, email or some other form of social media that is monitored by you). Having this in place prior to the move date will decrease your children’s anxiety and grief and will help to make moving go much more positively for you and the whole family. If you’re not able to monitor your children’s time with these tools, don’t forget good old-fashioned pen pals bridges the distance, too.

Have every child make a chart with a list of the positives and negatives of moving for them. This could be a really cool conversation tool prior to moving and also in the months to come — and potentially the next year to come! So many different things could be revealed from that chart to be used as a launching pad for growth opportunities for a long time to come.

Pros Cons

Show them pictures of it online or in person. Drive by it or make an appointment to walk through it if possible so that they may become more familiar with it as soon as possible. Learn about the community activities around your new home. Check into the playgrounds, parks and recreational facilities so that your children have something to entice them to be excited about. If there is going to be a change in their school then a tour of their new school should happen as soon as possible as well to help eliminate any fears to come.

Becky M. Cox-Tuning earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from St. Martin’s

University. She is a licensed mental health counselor with the state of Washington. She has

specialized training in EMDR (treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and other mental health issues, working with troubled teenage

clients, and supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges and unpredicted events.

Becky M. Cox-Tuning is newly married and lives in Olympia with their four children.

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When delivered and executed in the correct fashion, moving can be turned into an exciting opportunity for a

family — a beautiful growth process individually and as

a positive family bonding experience.


Send a photo of you with your pet to

[email protected] or 321 N. Pearl St.,

Centralia, WA98531.

and it may appear in a future edition

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Please include your name and your pet’s name.

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Dalton F., Spencer C. and Chris C. with their Ball Python.

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Girl Scout , Alexis F., of troop 45186 is working on her silver star. For her project, she is promoting community involvement with the local animal shelter. Here's what she wanted to share with you:

The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Volunteers are asked to check out by 3:30 p.m. Helping the shelter is important because the animals that are brought in do have to be kept in cages and they’re scared. The women who have to check them in don’t have the time to individually care for each one that’s brought in, which is where the volunteering is important. Bringing in sup-plies is important because the shelter doesn’t always have enough in their budget to get the things they need.

As a volunteer you are able to:· Pet and brush the cats.· Walk or play with the dogs.· Make sure the food and

water dishes are filled.· Help keep the shelter clean

by sweeping or cleaning up spills.But, the main goal of each

volunteer is to interact with the animals.

You can also help the shelter by being a foster fam-ily for mother cats, which is especially impor-tant during kitten season.

The shelter is always in need of volunteers and supplies.

The shelter is thankful for anything you can bring in, be it a few towels or even a ream of paper.

Some supplies that they use are:

Pinesol, liquid dish soap, laundry soap, 13 and 45 gallon garbage bags, medical exam gloves (size L), Friskies pate style canned food, dry

cat and puppy food, dryer sheets, hand sanitizer, paper towels, toilet paper, plain cat litter (non-scoopable).

Do you need ideas for volunteer opportunities for older kids and families? Do your kids love animals? How about helping out the animal shelter.

In Lewis County there is a shelter for animals located at 560 Centralia Alpha Rd., in Che-halis. The animal shelter is currently run by a few ladies. These women work extremely hard to keep the shelter clean and pleasant to visit, but they cannot do everything on their own. Volunteers are appreciated at the shelter. Volunteering at the shelter does require training to learn how to work with the animals, but you only need a single session. There are training sessions twice a month, every month — the first Friday at 3:30 p.m. and the third Saturday at 2:00 p.m. These training sessions only take about 30 minutes. You can volunteer at any age but need an adult with you if you are under 14 years old.

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ats have been \ pets for people for thousands of years. They were taken in to help keep mice and snakes out of homes, farms and businesses.

Cats also appear in all kinds of stories, from fairy tales to legends to comic strips.

Egyptians considered cats to be sacred, which is why they mummified and buried them in tombs. They would honor a god by portraying it with a cat’s head.

The Egyptian goddess Bast was shown with the head of a cat. Bast is the Egyptian goddess of sunrise and the protector of cats, women and children.

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Materials:- Plastic tote (the ones that hold wrap-ping paper horizon-tally work best).- Ice cubes- Water- Small plastic toys- Ice towers (pre-make using different sized plastic cups or buckets).Directions:- Fill the tote part of the way with water. - Add a bunch of ice cubes and the different sizes of ice towers.- Throw in the toys and enjoy.

Ice and Water Station:

Ice Cube Boats:

Materials:- Ice molded in a small bowl or plastic cup. - Drinking straw- Construction paperDirections:- Fill a plastic cup part-way with water and partially freeze.- Add straw when water is iced enough for straw to remain standing; finish freezing.- Run warm water on outside of cup and remove ice.- Cut a triangle for a sail out of construction paper, punch a hole at top and bottom and feed straw through to create a sail.

Materials:- Table/surface that won’t be ruined by water or surface that ice can slide on.- Ice cubes- A target, such as a Lego or block or small figures. Directions:- Place “target” on edge of table or a length away (farther for older kids and closer for younger ages).- From the opposite end of the table, have your kids slide the ice cube and try to knock the target off the surface.

Ice Cube Target Game:

Materials:- Bowl or plastic con-tainer- Ice cubes- Water- Toys- Excavating tools such as small hammer and screw driver.Directions:- Fill a bowl or plastic container with a layer of ice.- Add a few small plas-tic toys.-Repeat ice and toy layers until bowl or container are filled.- Add water to fill in all air spaces.- Freeze.- Run warm water over bowl or container to help ice slide out.- Start excavating!

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Question:

A n s w e r : It’s important to get into the habit early, and believe it or not, you should start cleaning your baby’s mouth before the teeth have erupted. Clean your baby’s mouth and gums with a baby toothbrush or soft cloth in the morning or before bed. Spiffies (spiffies.com) are tooth wipes made specifically for infants and have been clinically proven to reduce infant cavities by 72% with regular use.

When should I start cleaning my baby’s teeth?

PARENT TIPS: Taking Care of Your Babies Teethby Richard C. Downing, DDS of Chehalis Dental Care

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Dr. Richard Downing, of Chehalis Dental Care. has made it his mission to provide each and every patient with comfortable, personalized dental care. He is married to his wife, Michelle and they have three children, Forrest, Hunter and Archer. He currently resides in East Olympia and in his spare time loves spending time with family, fishing, camping and traveling.

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Other Events:

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3-4pm: The Stationary Stones Band

4-6pm: The Neuwakum River Band

8-midnight: The Backfire Band

7-11am: Assembly of God Pancake Breakfast11am: Parade Kickoff 12:30pm: Pie Eating Contest2pm: Two Town Tuners Barber Shop Quartet Style Singing3:30pm: The Brothers Rowe Band

7-9pm: The Cow Girls Dream Band

7-11am: Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

9am: Mossyrock Dam Bike Ride — 10, 30 or 70 mi.

9:30-10:30am: Gospel Sing

1pm: Chris Guenther & The Honkey Tonk Drifters

Sunday Aug. 2:

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by Carrina Stanton of Chehalis

Before her brindle Boxer, Elliott, 1.5, ever entered her life, Haley’s family had a plan. From preparing their home to meeting perspective pups, they said they took their time and did their homework. “It was our first dog and we wanted to do it right,” said Haley. Haley agreed to live at home for her first two years of college to take part in obedi-ence training that began when Elliott was seven weeks old. The experience has been so good for their family that her mom, Gretchen, is looking at purchasing a Boxer for herself. As for Haley and Elliott, they even have a plan for when they move out. “I told her, she has to find a place nearby because when she’s gone Elliott will come here and when I’m gone mine will go there,” Gretchen said.

Unfortunately, this family’s story seems to be the exception, not the rule, for new pet owners. Sara Gingerich, a dog trainer from Centralia, said about 60 percent of pet owners who call her for help are doing so because of a problem with their pet. She said she wishes more families would plan ahead before adding a new pet to their family. A sentiment echoed by Amy Hanson, director of the Lewis County Animal Shelter, where some animals end up when their owners are unable to care for them. Hanson said she thinks the biggest mistake new pet owners make is not considering the life expectancy of animals. Life expectancies for some common pets are: 10-13 years for dogs; 15 years for cats; 50-90 years for parrots; 30-50 years for turtles; 8-10 years for rabbits; and 15-40 years for reptiles and amphibians. Hanson said some families purchase pets for teenagers but do not consider what will happen after graduation. “Do you know how hard it is to find rentals that allow pets?” Hanson said.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

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her boxer,

Elliot, a treat .


If you want a pet but have less years to commit, some of the shorter lived varieties include:

some fish varieties, such as Bettas, only live

a few years

hamsters (2-3 years)

guinea pigs (8-12 years)

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Another consideration is whether your chosen pet is right for your family. Spend time with the animal to see if you enjoy its company. Also, could anyone in the family be allergic? Rozlyn Rider, pet associate at Pioneer West Garden and Pet Center in Centralia gave the example that people who are allergic to cats may also be allergic to rabbits since the two animals clean their fur by licking, which is a good example for why spending time with a potential pet is key. It is also crucial to see if an animal’s temperament is right for your family. Hanson said parents with young children should verify an adult animal has a good history with children. Hanson said she often sees people buying dogs the same way they do cars — by looks. But know-ing the needs and temperament of a dog is a more important benchmark.

“When you choose a dog you want to base it on your lifestyle,” Hanson said. “If you’re very sedentary, you don’t want to get a dalmatian or a German short hair pointer because they require a lot of exercise.” Rider said an excellent starter pet for a family with children is a guinea pig because they socialize easily, rarely bite and are resilient. Though people often buy hamsters for young children, Rider cautioned that hamsters are not a great choice because they take some handling to get used to their new family. “If you have a hamster, at some point you’re going to get bitten,” Rider said.

Once you’ve settled on your pet, have a plan in place before you bring it home. Determine where the animal will sleep and eat and who will be re-sponsible for its care. Hanson said kids as young as four or five can help with some care, while seven to nine years old is the better age range to help with more consis-tent handling. But ultimately, mom and dad should be prepared to be involved in the process.

Questions to Ask:

Is It Possible? What are its needs (space,

food, exercise, medical)? Can your family provide these?

Is There a Plan? Who will be responsible for the pet’s care? Who will care for it

when you are away?

Is It a Match? Spend some time with the

animal, if possible, to see if their personality and temperament fit

with your family.

Is It the Right Time? Choose a time when your family

will be home for large stretches and has the time to devote to care for a new pet. Avoid purchasing animals to present as gifts during birthday

parties or holiday celebrations.

Is It the Right Choice? Resist being pushed into a

decision. A pet creates major life changes and challenges; it should not be a spur decision.


Dog trainer, Sara G., and her dogs, Midnight and Shadow.

Our Experts:Sara Gingerich; saragingerich.com/siteLewis County Animal Shelter; (360) 740-1290 Pioneer West Garden and Pet Center; (360) 736-3872

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Carrina Stanton is a freelance writer who loves telling your stories in the pages of The Chronicle and Southwest Washington Family magazine. She and her husband are raising their two daughters in Chehalis.

“Don’t ever buy a pup-py for the children. Buy it for the family,” Hanson said. “A 5-year-old should not have the responsibility to raise a dog.” Pick a time to bring your new pet home when you are able to devote time to getting settled in together. Hanson said the shelter typically recommends people mark out at least 30 days on their calendar when there will be no interruptions or extended absenc-es. People often enjoy buying pets as gifts for birthdays or holidays but the excitement and disruption of celebrations can be alarming for animals. Instead, present the giftee with a certificate for the animal and bring it home at a better time. With dogs, Gingerich said beginning some sort of training schedule as soon as possible is best for pup-pies and adult adoptees. She said training develops a schedule and sets both pets and owners up for success. “Basically it builds trust on both sides,” Gingerich said. “Having patience and being consistent is the key. Those are the things many people struggle with.”

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Pack a lunch and take a long bike ride with a group of friends. Tell a

parent your planned route.

Get a paper lunch bag and turn it into a puppet. Draw a face on the bottom using markers or crayons.

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On this day in 1867, Canada became a

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maple leaf flag. Start a Summer Book Club with

your friends. Choose a book together then pick a meeting day

to discuss it.

Get ready for the 4th of July

celebrations today. Make costumes

and decorate bikes with red, white

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Draw a postcard and send it to a

friend. Remember to write the full

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Make a macaroni necklace today. You

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then thread them on a string.

Try jumping rope with some friends.

It takes some practice, but it's great exercise.

Find a shady spot and have a nice

family picnic today.

Create a secret code. Share the

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each other.

Find a creative

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a garden hose or run through the sprinklers.

Visit a museum or an art gallery

today. Find something you

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chose it.

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Write and send a postcard to a friend or family member living far away. Tell them about

your summer and ask them to write

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Make some paper airplanes today

and fly them with a friend. Measure whose plane goes

farthest.

Have a parent hide a “treasure” and write down clues for you to follow. Have a fun treasure hunt with your friends.

Make ice cream sundaes for your family. Include as

many fruits as possible.

Reorganize part of your room—a

closet, a bookshelf or a toy chest.

Collect toys and books you no longer use and give them to an organization that will distribute them.

Celebrate cows today. Think about all the things you get from a cow.

Make a smoothie with lots of fruits. Add a quarter cup of chopped fresh

spinach or another green vegetable.

Create a summer memory book.

Write down your favorite moments. Add your favorite

pictures.

Write a movie review for a film

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Mail it to a friend or family member.

Create a comic strip. Use two characters

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Draw a week’s worth of strips.

Take a walkwith a family

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along the way.

Find a recipe or buy a mix and

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Make a pitcher of ice-cold lemonade and give it to a neighbor as a sweet summer surprise!

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What inspires you the most/what is your

favorite part of teaching? My favorite part of teaching is

watching my students I started with in 7th grade, graduate from Centralia High School.

It is so rewarding to finally see them in a new light — as a grown-up fulfilling their dreams.

What hobbies or interests, do you enjoy outside of the classroom?

I love to show, breed and raise Pembroke Welsh corgis. I have been raising corgis for 20+ years. I also sing

in the Big Band The Sounds of Swing. We perform to raise scholarship money for students wanting to further their studies in

college in the field of music. I also have a family that includes my husband VJ and my son Levi. We love to fish and hunt throughout the

year and enjoy the wonderful outdoors.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I could not imagine not teaching music — even as a kid. I would be called upon to teach choir when my choir director was gone and there was no substitute available. I was 17 or 18 years of age teaching my friends! My choir director, Angelo Manzo, knew I was going to be a teacher! When I went back for reunions, those that graduated with me all knew I was going to be a choir teacher! It is what I was supposed to do! Just so fun!

What made you decide to become a teacher? My choir teacher at Franklin Pierce High School in Tacoma was my motivation to become a teacher. He knew it was my calling. It never has been work — it has been my identity. It is just who I am!

Do you have a mantra or quote you are always telling your students? Well, teachers have a ton of quotes! We perfect them over the years! “You belong to be HERE,” “Leave this choir better than you found it,” “Just SING it,” “Choir is not an elective, it’s my PASSION!”

Lauri JohnsonMusic instructor, Centralia Middle and High School“She is fun, energetic and brilliant when it comes to understanding what drives her students. She brings life to her lessons.”Nominator Haley M., past student

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Is there anything else you would like to add? I am so blessed to be part of this community. I love Centralia!! I always have. When I was a newly graduated college student, my sister and her husband came to Centralia and bought a home. I always thought, how wonderful to be part of such a wonderful small community. We all take care of one another. Now to be able to raise my child in this community is just a blessing. The best teachers teach in Centralia. We love this wonderful town. It is our town and I am so glad to be part of the Centralia School District. I also want to thank all my choir parents of Centralia Middle School and Centralia High School and how they support the arts in this community.

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18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. NIV (Revelation 22:18,19).

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*A Discover Pass may be required. Please check with the campground you choose prior to departure. Stan Hedwall City Park 1501 Rice Rd., Chehalis RV park with sites that include power, water hookups, cable and picnic tables. Amenities include restrooms, coin-op showers and free dumpsite. For more information, please call (360) 748-0271 or visit ci.chehalis.wa.us. Rainbow Falls State Park 4008 Washington 6, Chehalis Tent and RV sites with hookups available. This 139-acre park includes 3,400 feet of Chehalis River bank. Campsites are first come, first serve. Amenities include a dump station, restroom and showers. For more information, please call (360) 291-3767 or visit parks.wa.gov. Lewis & Clark State Park 4583 Jackson Highway, Winlock The 621-acre park has tent spaces, restrooms and showers. Sites are first come, first serve. For more information, please call (360) 864-2643 or visit parks.wa.gov. Mayfield Lake Park 180 Beach Rd., Mossyrock RV and tent camping available. Amenities include water and electric hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, coin-operated showers, reservable kitchen shelter and more. Park is on the shores of Mayfield Lake. Boat launch available. Reservations may be required for certain dates. For more information, please call (360) 985-2364 or visit tacomapower.com/parks. Mossyrock Park 202 Ajlune Rd., Mossyrock Some sites include water and electric hookups, while others have no hookups. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, coin-operated showers, store, laundry facilities, water faucets, reservable kitchen shelter, trail loop, boat launch and more. For more information, please call (360) 983-3900 or visit tacomapower.com/parks.

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Lake Mayfield Resort & Marina 1350 Hadaller Rd., Mossyrock Tent and RV site facility on the lake. Amenities include a boat launch, restaurant and fire pits. For more information please call (360) 985-2357 or visit lakemayfield.com. Riffe Lake Campground 241 Osborn Rd., Mossyrock Swim, go boating, fishing, hiking or just relax and enjoy the view. Amenities include playground, stage, store, bathrooms and showers. For more information, please call (360) 983-8122 or visit riffelakecampgroundswa.com. Cowlitz Falls Campground 889 Peters Rd., Randle Private sites along the Cowlitz River. Full and partial hookups with some pull-through. Amenities include restrooms and showers, boat ramp, dock, play set, picnic area, BBQ pits, areas to play baseball, soccer, volleyball, horseshoes, and trails. For more information, please call (360) 497-7175 or visit lcpud.org. Taidnapam Park Glenoma Tent and RV sites, some with full hookup and some with water and power available. Amenities include coin-op showers, fire rings, picnic tables and boat launch. Highway 12 East (Exit 68). Drive east on Highway 12 for approximately 37 miles (5 miles past Morton). Turn right on Kosmos Road, then left onto Champion Haul Road. Drive approximately four miles to the park entrance. Open year-round. Reservations required mid-May - September. For more information, please visit tacomapower.com/parks.

Packwood RV Park 12985 US Highway 12, Packwood Tent and RV sites available. Open year-round. Located one block off highway. Full hookups available. Within walking distance of restaurants. For more information, please call (360) 494-5145 or visit packwoodrv.com. Cascade Peaks 11519 US Highway 12, Randle Tent and RV sites available. Amenities include pool, horseshoes, library room and family center with kitchen and fireplace, mini zip-line, tire swings, laundry and more. Enjoy hiking, fishing, boating and cycling. Year-round camping. For more information, please call (866) 255-2931 or visit cascadepeakscamping.com. Harmony Lakeside RV Park 563 State Route 122, Silver Creek Located on Mayfield Lake. All sites are full hookup with cable TV, water and power. Cabins available with reservation. Enjoy the boat docks with boat, kayak, paddle-board and canoes available for rent. Amenities also include baseball, horseshoe and badminton. For more information, please call (360) 983-3804 or visit harmonylakesidervpark.com. Ike Kinswa State Park 873 Harmony Rd., Silver Creek Open year-round. Sites vary; some are standard tent sites, some have full hookup sites and others have water and power. Amenities include an RV dump, restrooms and showers. Fishing, boating, swimming and trails for hiking available. For more information, please call (360) 983-3402 or visit parks.wa.gov.

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Mineral Lake Resort 148 Mineral Hill Rd., Mineral Amenities include views, boat rentals, dock fishing, cabins, RV spaces, boat moorage, tackle, bait and snack shop. For more information, please call (360) 492-5367 or visit minerallakeresort.com. Adams Fork Campground Randle Tent and RV sites available. Enjoy trout fishing and trails for dirt bikes and ATV’s. Amenities include fire rings, drinking water and vault toilets. Forest Roads 23 and 21 to the campground are paved with gravel patches. For more information, please visit recreation.gov. Big Creek Campground Randle Tent and RV spaces available. Tight turning radius for vehicles. Activities include biking, fishing, and hiking the Osborne Mountain Trail. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, pedestal grill, fire pit and picnic tables. Forest Route 52, Randle. For more information, please visit allstays.com. Iron Creek Campground Randle Located along Iron Creek and the Cispus River. Paved road with gravel patches to campground. Creek-side accessible trail. Fish for cutthroat trout, whitefish and rainbow trout. Amenities include campfire rings, picnic tables, drinking water and easy trails. Paved level parking spurs. Easy RV parking. Go south on Forest Road 25 for 12 miles to campground. For more information, please visit recreation.gov.

Takhlakh Lake Campground Randle Opens June 25. Tent sites and easy access for RV camping. Fishing is good early in the season. Day-use spots next to the lake. Kayaking and canoeing available, (non-motorized lake).Trail around the lake and quiet boating are popular. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. At least four miles of gravel road to campground. Off Forest Road 5601. The last 7 miles of Forest Road 23 are gravel surfaced. Reservations required. For more information, please visit recreation.gov. Blue Lake Creek Campground Randle A small campground just off the paved Forest Road 23. Direct trail access to ORV trails and campground can become noisy when trail bikes come and go. Hiker only trail drops down to pool on Cispus River. Easy RV parking. For more information, please visit fs.usda.gov. Olallie Lake Campground Randle Campsites with access to quiet boating and good fishing early in the season. Several small sites and one larger area with room for RV’s. Restrooms available. At least four miles of gravel road to campground. Forest Road 5601. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing and photography. For more information, please visit fs.usda.gov. Tower Rock Campground Randle Easy RV camping with semi-private sites. Fish at the trout pond or Cispus River and hike to waterfalls. Amenities include drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. Easy access on paved Forest Roads 23 and 76. Off Forest Road 2306. For more information, please visit recreation.gov. Peterson Prairie Campground Trout Lake Paved road to campground. Graveled, level sites and easy RV parking. Nice trees on gentle terrain. Trail leads to nearby ice cave with a stairway into the cave with ice formations. Amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. Off Forest Road 24. Activities include day hiking, backpacking and huckleberries in the fall. Reservations required. For more information, please visit recreation.gov.

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Sunset Falls Campground Vancouver Amenities include views of the river and a waterfall, hiking trails, picnic tables and vault toilets. Paved road to campground and paved level sites for easy RV parking. Popular local campground and day-use site. Next to east fork Lewis River. Off state HWY 12. Open year-round. For more information, please visit fs.usda.gov. Walupt Lake Campground Packwood Opens late June. RV and tent camping available. Amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and drinking water. Located at the west end of Walupt Lake. A boat ramp at the campground provides access for non-motorized and small

motorboats. Numerous trailheads can be accessed from the campground. Activities include, fishing,

swimming, boating, horseback riding trails, hiking and biking. Off Forest Road 2160.

For more information please call (541) 338-7869 or visit recreation.gov. Lower Falls Recreation Area Castle Rock Accessible tent and RV (no hookups) camping with hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and OHV trails nearby. Amenities include picnic

tables, fire rings, composting toilets and drinking water. Paved road to camp, except for ½ mile of gravel. Paved sites among large fir trees on gently slopping ground. Easy RV parking. Off SR 90 Northeast. Open year-round (weather permitting). For more information, please call (360) 449-7800 or visit fs.usda.gov.

American Heritage Campground 9610 Kimmie St. S.W., Olympia Tent and RV camping available. Spacious and secluded campsites, some with hookups available. Amenities include

picnic tables, restrooms, showers, laundry, store, paved bike track and

playground. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. For more information, please call (360) 943-8778 or visit olympiacampground.com. Olympia Campground 1441 83rd Ave S.W., Olympia Tent and RV sites with full and partial hookups available. Amenities include a pool (weather permitting), gas and grocery store, showers, restrooms and picnic tables. For more information, please call (360) 352-2251 or visit olympiacampground.com. Columbus Park 5700 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia The park contains picnic and camping sites, a stream, playground, beach area, roped off swimming areas, volleyball pits, horseshoe pits, indoor and outdoor rental kitchens and a boat ramp. Fish for trout, catfish, bass, and bluegill. For more information, please call (866) 848-9460 or visit columbuspark.net.

Millersylvania State Park 12245 Tilley Rd. S., Olympia The camp provides tent spaces, utility spaces, restrooms, showers and a dump station. Deep Lake provides boating, fishing and swimming. Open year-round. Reservations required. For more information, please call (888) 226-7688 or visit parks.wa.gov. Lake Chelan State Park 102 East Johnson Ave., Chelan Tent and RV sites available. Expansive lawns for strolling and playing. Amenities include restrooms, showers, full service concession and dump station. Reservations required. For more information, please visit lakechelan.com. Lake Cushman Resort 4621 N. Lake Cushman Rd., Hoodsport Cabin, RV and tent camping available. Amenities include restrooms, showers, and store. Activities include fishing, sailing, waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, a seasonal launch, boat rentals and trails. For more information, please call (877) 588-9360 or visit lakecushman.com. Capital State Forest Washington Free overnight camping. Designated campsites are free and on a first come, first served basis. There are limited amounts of sites. Activities include mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking in designated areas. For more information, please visit capitolforest.com. Kalaloch Campground Hwy 101, mile post marker 157683, Kalaloch Tent and some RV sites available. Amenities include dump station, portable water, fire pits with grates and picnic tables. Reservations should be made as early as possible. For more information, please visit nps.gov/olym. Paradise RV Campgrounds 173-Salem Plant Rd., Silver Creek Tent and RV sites available — some full hookup and some partial. Amenities include a basketball court, BBQ areas, TV, clubhouse, picnic areas, pool, fishing lakes, hiking trails, dog park, laundry, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, tennis court, volleyball court and more. For more information, please visit rvonthego.com. Chehalis RV & Camping Resort 2228 Centralia Alpha Rd., Chehalis Campsites include full and partial hookup sites. Views of Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. Amenities include basketball court, swimming pool, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, laundry facilities, playground, RV storage and more. For more information, please visit rvonthego.com. Long Beach RV & Camping Resort 2215 Willow Rd., Seaview Camp is located 1,200 feet from the Pacific Ocean. Amenities include clubhouse, bike and hiking trails, swimming pool, RV storage, restroom and shower facilities, laundry facilities, picnic area, playground and more. For more information, please call (360) 642-3091 or visit rvonthego.com. Oceana RV & Camping Resort 2733 State Route 109, Ocean City Oceanfront location and miles of sandy beach. Amenities include boat docks, playground, laundry, restrooms and showers. Activities include swimming, clam digging, and hiking trails. For more information, please call (360) 289-3504 or visit rvonthego.com.

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TWINS, FULL, QUEEN AND KING SETS AVAILABLE


uppies and kittens look cute in the pet store window. Can you afford one?

Even if you have the money to buy an adorable critter, you will need more money each week to feed and care for it.

Carlos and Cindy want to buy a pet. Cindy wants a cat and Carlos wants a cricket. But, before they can get any pet, they have to find out if they can afford it.

Help Carlos and Cindy figure out how much it will cost to keep each pet for one year. Then add up the money in their piggy bank. Which pet or pets can they afford?

CatDogCricketFish

5 lbs. a month10 lbs. a month

1 oz. a month

$4$7$0$1

CatDogCricketFish

per yearper yearper yearper year

$50$50$0$0

CatDogCricketFish

$5$10$0$5

To find out which pet belongs to which owner, add the

numbers next to each person. The answer is the same as the

number next to each pet.

Make a bar graph to show the kinds of pets you and your friends own.

NOTE: These prices vary greatly depending on where you live. These are examples ONLY and

you should check prices in your area before deciding if owning a pet is right for you.

Standards Link: Math/Number Sense: Calculate sums. SWWF

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