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d Although snow appears to be white, because of the countless tiny surfaces of each snowflake crystal reflecting most of the wavelengths of light, snowflakes are actually colorless.

d Snow may also take on other colors thanks to particulates in the air or even from different strains of algae.

d Snowflakes come in many different shapes, and their sizes are determined by how many ice crystals connect together.

d It is possible for it to be too cold for snow to form. Without enough water droplets in the air snow will not fall during extremely cold weather.

d Snow that has been compacted after multiple melting and refreezing cycles is known as snow pack.

d Snow will either melt or sublimate. Sublimation is when snow turns from a solid form into a gaseous form without an intermediary liquid phase.

d Snow can be heavy or light depending on its water content.

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Brandon, Sawyer, Brock, Katelyn, Alyson, Tyler, and Avery enjoying a Christmas get together.

Casey E. loves the Hawks!Alexandra R. having fun taking pictures.

Ready for the Sounders season! Katie P., Maddie M., Joe O., T.J. O., Jack P., Brian O., Alayna M., & Poppy.

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Pg. 16 Empathy Importance

by Cristi Heitschmidt

As adults we often lose sight of what we experienced as children. We are in our own world and don't stop to put ourselves "in their shoes." The other day, I found myself waking up my eight-year-old son for school, expecting him to get up and get out of bed immediately. As I reflected on this expectation, I realized it had taken me 15-20 minutes to get out of bed that very morning. The realization hit me that I have a different expectation for my son than for myself. This perspective gave me an understanding of what might be going on for him as I rousted him and received angry growls in response. He may also need time to adjust to the idea of morning. I need to allow him this time, again demonstrating to him that I understand, have compassion for what he's experiencing and will safely guide him through each situation.

Clear verbal communication added to empathy increases our connection with our children. When we explain, "It's difficult to just get out of bed immediately, take a few minutes to wake up," not only am I showing my child I understand his situation, I am also giving him words to use as he grows. Perhaps during teen years they can tell us, "Mom, I need a few more minutes to wake up," rather than actions which demonstrate ignoring or defiance. Maybe in a situation when rushed by a friend they can state, "I need a few more minutes to think about

Cristi Heitschmidt is the Dean of Child and Family Studies at Centralia College. She grew up in Minnesota, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and a Master’s degree in teaching. She currently lives in Olympia, is married, and raising an 8-year-old son.

Step Into Their Shoesthat," or "Give me a few minutes to get myself prepared." This may also translate into an ability to plan ahead. They now know it takes a few minutes to get out of bed, and as they do so independently, they can set an alarm or ask to be woken up 15 minutes before they need to physically remove themselves from the sheets. This may also be a tool they can use to help others. Perhaps you'll hear them say to a friend, "Do you need a few more minutes to get ready?"

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Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

470 Coal Creek Rd., ChehalisKids 10 and under are free; $6 an hour for ages 11 and up.

Bring your own bow and arrows, or equipment is available for purchase.

Archery — a sport in which the participant uses a bow to shoot arrows at a target

General Safety and Rules• Always be aware of others at the range and

NEVER go out onto the floor without everyone present agreeing it is clear (meaning no one is shooting their bow).

• No archer may draw his bow, with or without an arrow, except when standing at the shooting line.

• Never point your bow in someone else’s direc-tion; always aim downrange and only at what you intend to shoot at and ONLY after given the all clear.

• Never run at an archery range.• Treat your archery equipment and those around

you carefully and with respect.

Lucky Shot Archery staff member, Kevin, showing new bow user how to use a compound bow.

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Build a Race Car9 a.m., Home Depot, Chehalis

Hands on workshop designed for children ages five through 12

to have fun building their own race car. One workshop kit, apron and pin will be provided per child. For more information, please visit workshops.homedepot.com.

Wiley's Birthday2:30 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, Grand MoundJoin the Great Wolf kids team

in the grand lobby during the character appearance to help celebrate Wiley's birthday! Bring your best dance moves and enjoy a sweet treat. For more information, please visit greatwolf.com.

Valentine Making10 a.m., Winlock Timberland LibraryDrop in and create beautiful

valentines for your sweetheart and friends. Art supplies are provided. For more information, please visit trl.org.

Brother's Grimm and the Showgirl Musical8 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia

Be entertained at this super fun, wildly imaginative family musical that includes all your favorite fairytales performed by the Brother’s Grimm and the show girl.

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This show features classic stories such as Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty and many more. Great for all ages. For additional showtimes and ticket prices, please visit evergreenplayhouse.wordpress.com.

Back to the Future2 p.m., Centralia Fox TheatreEnjoy the classic movie "Back to the Future" at the

Fox theatre. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information, please visit centraliafoxtheatre.com.

Paper Airplane Flight School1 p.m., Olympic Flight Museum, OlympiaCome make paper airplanes and

join in a friendly competition. Learn the basics of aircraft pitch, roll and yaw and enter your creation into the distance and spot landing contests for awesome prizes. For more information, please visit olympicflightmuseum.com.

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d Although snow appears to be white, because of the countless tiny surfaces of each snowflake crystal reflecting most of the wavelengths of light, snowflakes are actually colorless.

d Snow may also take on other colors thanks to particulates in the air or even from different strains of algae.

d Snowflakes come in many different shapes, and their sizes are determined by how many ice crystals connect together.

d It is possible for it to be too cold for snow to form. Without enough water droplets in the air snow will not fall during extremely cold weather.

d Snow that has been compacted after multiple melting and refreezing cycles is known as snow pack.

d Snow will either melt or sublimate. Sublimation is when snow turns from a solid form into a gaseous form without an intermediary liquid phase.

d Snow can be heavy or light depending on its water content.

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KEEP KIDS SAFECreating Safety Tips Without Creating Fear.• Practice "what if " situations and ask children how they would respond. These can be geared toward their specific age group and scenarios that they can picture themselves in. "What if you fell off your bike and needed help? Who would you ask?” "In which of these scenarios would it be appropriate to call 911?"

• Teach children never to approach a vehicle, occupied or not, unless they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult.

• If they are ever in doubt about someone, they should ask you or another trusted adult first.

These responses have been prepared by:Craig Larsen, Manager & Jennifer Ducummon, Public Education Coordinator, Lewis County 911 Communications.Please reference www.take25.org for resources on keeping children safe.

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Dr. Mansfield is available for appointments in Morton General Hospital’s speciality clinic by calling

855-425-3720 (appointment line only)

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Arts and Crafts Locations

CENTRAL GLASS WORKS 109 W. Main St., Centralia (360) 623-1099 centralglassworks.org Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead and find out when you can watch glass be created and molded into works of art. BOOK ‘N’ BRUSH 518 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis (360) 748-6221 booknbrush.com Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can enjoy drawing and play dough fun in the Children's Art Corner. Instruction in drawing, pastels and acrylics, oil painting, watercolors, calligraphy also available. Please call for times and prices. THE SCRAPPY STAMPER 1724 Gold St., Centralia (360) 623-1075 [email protected] Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scrapbooking and stamping products and classes. Classes offered for ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. If a group of six or more of younger children is interested a class can be accommodated. Card classes start at $18. MORGAN ARTS CENTRE 190 Plomondon Road, Toledo (360) 864-4278 morganartscentre.com Classes in sewing, chocolate making, and acting. Please check website for dates, times and fees.

TAMMY’S CERAMIC SHOP 16742 Sheldon Lane, Rochester (360) 359-6587 tammysceramicshop.com Paint your own pottery. Choose from over 4,000 molds. Please call for current hours before you visit.

Game Play Locations

QUESADILLA FACTORY/GAME LINX 1744 S. Gold St., Centralia (360) 623-1073 dillatime.com Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Food, arcade games, air hockey, and pool (table) are available. MORTON VICTORY LANES 834 Westlake Ave., Morton (360) 496-6797 mortonvictorylanes.com Call ahead for current hours. Bowling leagues and open bowl available. Party space available. FAIRWAY LANES 1501 S. Gold St., Centralia (360) 736-4100 [email protected] Open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Prices starting at $2.75 per game, $2 for shoe rental during weekdays and $3.75 per game, $2 for shoe rentals on weekends.

GREAT WOLF LODGE 20500 Old Highway 99, S.W., Grand Mound (360) 273-7718 greatwolf.com Northern Lights Arcade is a giant room with over 100 games for all age levels and fun for the whole family. Redeem tickets for prizes from 9 a.m to 10 p.m. CHARLIE’S SAFARI 5400 Martin Way E. Suite J, Lacey (360) 292-1600 charliessafari.com Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please call ahead as hours may change due to weather and private parties. Indoor family fun center with a tag arena, arcade, indoor play structure, inflatables and food. Prices start at $6.95. THORBECKES LASER TAG 2020 Borst Ave., Centralia (360) 736-1683 thorbeckes.com Open Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m; Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Play a round (about 20 minutes) of tag starting at $5 for members, $8 for non-members. PJ’S PIZZA1232 Alder St. Centralia (360) 736-0101pjspizzapie.comOpen Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Family oriented restaurant with a game/party room that includes video games for the whole family to enjoy.

ActivitiesStuck inside and wishing for ideas for activities to do until the

warmer weather comes our way? Here is a list of some great inside activities to pass the time.


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SHANKZ BLACK LIGHT MINIATURE GOLF Yard Birds Mall, Chehalis (360) 996-4301 shankzglowgolf.com Open Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Play a round of miniature golf, games in the arcade or enjoy a movie. Admission is free for children 4 and under; $7.50 for youth; $8.50 for adults.

CHUCK E. CHEESE 625 Black Lake Blvd. 101, Olympia (360) 943-7695 or (360) 534-9876 chuckecheese.com Open Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Great for parties or an afternoon of entertainment. Arcade games, simulator rides and a separate play area for big and little guests.

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MCMENAMIN’S OLYMPIC CLUB AND THEATER 112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 736-5164 mcmenamins.com Movie showings change weekly. $4 per adult; $1 per child 11 and under. Lounge on couches and cozy chairs while you watch a movie with your family or friends. COMING ATTRACTIONS THEATRES (Midway Cinema) 181 N.E. Hampe Way, Chehalis (360) 740-9600 catheatres.com Visit website for showtimes. Theatre offers free refill on a large popcorn, birthday packages, and theatre rental. Admission prices start at $7.50. EVERGREEN PLAYHOUSE 226 West Center Street, Centralia (360) 736-8628 evergreenplayhouse.org Theatrical entertainment for all ages. Please visit website or call for current showtimes.

ROXY THEATER 233 W. Main St, Morton (360) 496-0541 mortonroxy.org This theater is run by volunteers who are dedicated to bringing arts to the community. They offer movies, plays, concerts and a year round children’s theater. Movies cost $8 for adults and $6 for children at movie showings Friday and Saturday evenings. Mondays are “Dollar-off Days” with adult tickets for $7 and kids for $5. All shows begin at 7 p.m. OLYMPIA FAMILY THEATER 112 State Ave N.E., downtown Olympia (360) 570-1638 olyft.org Dynamic interactive shows great for all ages. Shows are first Monday, Friday and Saturday of every month. Admission is $5 per person. Please call or visit website for current shows and times.


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LEWIS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 599 N.W. Front Way, Chehalis (360) 748-0831 lewiscountymuseum.org Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great local history exhibits and resources housed in Chehalis’ charming Train Depot. Children under 7 are free; ages 7 through 18 are $4; adults are $5. VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis (360) 740-8875 veteransmuseum.org Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main gallery has display cases honoring veterans. The museum also has a military history reference library and gift shop. Admission to the main gallery is $6 per adult; $3 per student or child under 18 years of age; 6 and under are free. VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM 545 N. Market Blvd. Ste. 101, Chehalis (access through Upstairs Hotel Washington) (360) 748-3472 antiquemotorcycles.net Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. WHITE PASS COUNTRY MUSEUM 12990 US Highway 12, Packwood (360) 494-4422 Whitepasscountrymuseum.org Open Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment. (Call (360) 494-4031 or (360) 494-5343.) This museum is run by volunteers. Browse through the display room, school room and logging displays. You will leave with a better understanding of the roles of the forest service and local logging. Great for field trips as well as family groups.

OLYMPIC FLIGHT MUSEUM 7637 Old Hwy. 99, Olympia (360) 705-3925 olympicflightmuseum.com Current hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday by appointment. Visitors are encouraged to call in advance to confirm the museum is open to the public. Explore a local take on the history of flight. Adults $7; children 7 through 12 are $5; children 6 and under are free. STATE CAPITOL MUSEUM 211 SW 21st Ave, Olympia (360) 753-2580 washingtonhistory.org Open Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call for special appointments. Two floors of exhibits and resources featuring Washington State history. Admission for families (2 adults and up to 4 children) is $5; free for children 5 and under.

OLYMPIA HANDS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 414 Jefferson St. N.E., Olympia (360) 956-0818 www.hocm.org Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hands on fun for children! Loads of exhibits, classes and learning opportunities. General admission is $10.95. The first Friday of every month admission is free from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Music and Movement Locations

ROLLERDROME 216 W. Maple St., Centralia (360) 736-7376 centraliarollerdrome.com Open Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday evening, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday evening, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open skate times, lessons, arcade games, bounce and obstacle course and snack bar available. Available for parties and events. Additional open hours during Chehalis and Centralia school district breaks. Prices starting at $4.50.

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SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON DANCE CENTER 455 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis (360) 748-4789 swwdance.org Many scheduling options. Offers instruction in creative dance, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, rhythmic gymnastics, and hip hop. Please call for times and prices.

ALLEN CREEK DANCE STUDIO 1153 Rush Rd., Chehalis (360) 219-7855 or (360) 740-1089 Many scheduling and class options. Call for details. Dance is taught in a fun and flexible way in order to give young dancers, ages three through 18, a positive experience with performance, as well as how the art of dance merges the expression of movement with health and fitness. CENTRALIA BALLET ACADEMY 221 S. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 623-9010 centraliaballet.com Classes and new opportunities for male and female dancers. Instruction begins with two - and three-year-olds in a “Moving Together” class and continues to teach the skills and professionalism of dance and music performance to teens and adults. If you have a group, a program can be developed especially for you! A free Saturday class is offered for boys ages seven through

21 featuring themes such as superheroes, knights and pirates. Tuition for other classes starts at $25.00.

PACIFIC GYMNASTICS 91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis (360) 748-3744 pacificgym.tripod.com Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Local gymnastics offered to students starting at age two. Gymnastics taught at both recreational and competitive levels with a cheer program available. Please call for prices and additional information. EMBODY MOVEMENT STUDIO (FEATURING MOKEY SKINNER) 115 S. Tower Ave., downtown Centralia (360) 241-4855 coffeecreekcommunitygardens.com Family yoga class (ages walking and up) offered Saturday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. and mom and baby yoga (ages newborn to one year) from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

THORBECKES CLIMBING WALL 91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis (360) 748-3744 thorbeckes.com 30-foot climbing wall in an indoor setting. Open orientations (required before one is allowed to climb) Monday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (pre-register before 5 p.m.) Class has no charge for members and is $15 for non-members. Free climbing night Thursday evenings at 4:30 p.m. for youth and 5:30 p.m. for adults. THORBECKES AQUATIC CENTER 2020 Borst Ave., Unit 2, Centralia (360) 736-1683 thorbeckes.com Dive-In Theater every Friday at 7 p.m. Free for members; non-members are $5 for children through age 10; $7 for ages 11 through 15; $10 for those over 15. Swim lessons and open swim also available. Please call for times and fees. YENNEY MUSIC COMPANY 113 S. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 807-8940 yenneymusic.com Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuition starts at $80 per month for a 1/2 hour private lesson taught weekly. LUCKY SHOT ARCHERY 470 Coal Creek Rd., Chehalis (360) 807-3551 Bring your own equipment or equipment is available for purchase. Open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indoor range for practicing bow shooting. All ages welcome. Kids ages 10 and under are free; ages 11 and up are $6 per hour. Staff available to help find the right bow for you or your child, or bring your own to practice.

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Jeanee M. turns 9 on February 26!

Chloe E. turns 11 on February 25!

Gracie S. turns 8 on February 28!

Dawson C. turns 8 on February 19!

Olivia S. turns 1 on February 4!

Alayna M. turned 8 on January 20!

Ellen B. turns 8 on February 9!

Kasey O. turned 5 on January 13!

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Anmaree L. turns 5 on February 10!

Ava B. turns 11 on February 25!

Adam G. turns 1 on February 27!

Liam H. turns 7 on February 9!

Blake E. turned 5 on January 31!

Carson J. turns 4 on February 25!

Chase B. turns 2 on February 6!

Marcus C. turns 1 on February 9!

Cheyann R. turns 17 on February 25!

HeidiMae J. turned 10 on January 9!

Jordyn W. turned 8 on January 5!

Tyler W. turned 7 on January 22!

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by Cristi Heitschmidt of Centralia College

As adults we often lose sight of what we experienced as children. We are in our own world and don't stop to put ourselves "in their shoes." The other day, I found myself waking up my eight-year-old son for school, expecting him to get up and get out of bed immediately. As I reflected on this expectation, I realized it had taken me 15-20 minutes to get out of bed that very morning. The realization hit me that I have a different expectation for my son than for myself. This perspective gave me an understanding of what might be going on for him as I rousted him and received angry growls in response. He may also need time to adjust to the idea of morning. I need to allow him this time, again demonstrating to him that I understand, have compassion for what he's experiencing and will safely guide him through each situation.

Clear verbal communication added to empathy increases our connection with our children. When we explain, "It's difficult to just get out of bed immediately, take a few minutes to wake up," not only am I showing my child I understand his situation, I am also giving him words to use as he grows. Perhaps during teen years they can tell us, "Mom, I need a few more minutes to wake up," rather than actions which demonstrate ignoring or defiance. Maybe in a situation when rushed by a friend they can state, "I need a few more minutes to think about

Cristi Heitschmidt is the Dean of Child and Family Studies at Centralia College. She grew up in Minnesota, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and a Master’s degree in teaching. She currently lives in Olympia, is married, and raising an 8-year-old son.

Step Into Their Shoesthat," or "Give me a few minutes to get myself prepared." This may also translate into an ability to plan ahead. They now know it takes a few minutes to get out of bed, and as they do so independently, they can set an alarm or ask to be woken up 15 minutes before they need to physically remove themselves from the sheets. This may also be a tool they can use to help others. Perhaps you'll hear them say to a friend, "Do you need a few more minutes to get ready?"

Our empathy and awareness makes a lasting impact and we have now taught an important life skill. SWWF


2014

The Super Bowl will be played at the

MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This is

XLVIII—how many is that?

Facebook was launched on this

day in 2004. Have you checked out the SWW Family Facebook page?

Celebrate the achievements of

African Americans by naming three of your African

American heroes.

When’s thelast time you got a new toothbrush? Dentists say we

should use a new toothbrush every

month.

Go outside and check on the

weather. Then come back in and give your family a

weather report. National Weather Service established

in 1870.

Imagine you are alone on an uninhabited

island. Write a story describing a day in your life.

Super BowlSunday

Think up an invention that would help a

disabled person in honor of

Thomas Edison’s birthday today.

NationalInventors’ DayUmbrella Day

Do you know the Judy Blume

books? Do you know what the

I.S.A.F. Club is in Fudge-a-Mania?

Judy Blume’sBirthday

If you could change your name, which name would

you choose for yourself?

Get a DifferentName Day

Why not show some love for your

backyard birds today? Go to nwf.org and

look up Nature Crafts for Valentines

to make some heart-shaped treats.Valentine’s Day

Susan B. Anthony believed all people should have equal rights and that girls should get the same education as boys.

Celebrate the birth of Susan B. Anthony

today.

Get an aerobic workout today. Go out for a jog, or if the weather is bad, jog on the spot or do jumping jacks

for at least 10 minutes.

Presidents’ Day

Who is your favorite president? Find out about past

presidents at whitehouse.gov/kids

The February flower is a violet.

Draw a bouquet of violets and give it

to someone special.

Do something special for your pet today. Clean out their bowls,

brush them, wash their bedding or take them for a

long walk.Love Your Pet Day

Write a letter to a friend or relative who

lives far away.InternationalFriendship

Month

Today is the birthday of Levi Strauss. He invented blue jeans. Survey the class to

see how many people wear blue jeans. How

many people own more than one pair? Graph your results.

Make up astory today with a friend about a

lonely polar bear.Polar Bear Day

Invent a snack food today. Combine some of your

favorite nuts, seeds and fruits to make it

as nutritious as possible.

Snack FoodMonth

George Washington was

born on this day in 1732. Collect all

your quarters, sort them and count

them up.

Volunteer to read to younger

students at your local

library.

Library Lovers’Month

Black HistoryMonth

Children’s DentalHealth Month

Robinson CrusoeDay

(Answer: I Swallowed A Fly)

Today is Quiet Day. Speak in a low voice, no

shouting and make your classroom a quiet place today.

Being a member of Scouting

builds character, citizenship and fitness. Learn more about

Scouting today.

The XXII Olympic Games

begin today in Sochi, Russia continuing until February 23.

This day honors the invention that protects us from rain and sunlight.

Join the Jump Rope for Heart challenge

to improve your health and the

health of kids with heart problems.

The closing ceremony of the

Winter Olympics. Which was your

favorite winter sport?

The first Monopoly game was sold on this

day in 1935. Gather some

friends and play a game today.

Boy Scouts Day

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by Nancy Keaton of Chehalis

“Grandma, I found another one!” When you hear the excitement in your grandchild’s voice, you know you have passed your passion on to them. One of my passions is collecting rocks, and my oldest grandson, Anden, loves them as much as I do. So nothing is more fun for me than to take him out rockhounding. It’s such a simple, inexpensive hobby to share with kids. Most of the time you want to look around water, where rocks have washed down out of the hills. Plus, they look so pretty when they’re wet! Just remember to be safe around the water. We have found nice agates

as well as pseudo-coprolites (rocks that look like fossil-ized dinosaur poo) in Salmon Creek outside of Toledo. One of the best places to find a lot of different colored rocks easily is on

the bay at Ocean Shores. The beach is full of these rocks. You don’t always have to look around water though. There are many rocks spread through-out the dirt. For instance, there is a site on Ceres Hill where you can look along the sides of the road and near Doty you can find black crystals. Some kids don’t even care about what kind of rock they find; they like the shapes. My son always looked for heart-shaped rocks and he was happy with plain gray colored ones. You truly can look for rocks wherever you go. Take a sack and the kids can pick up as many as they can carry (or that they can convince you to carry). With this hobby, you don’t have to have

any expensive gear or tell them “No, that’s too many” or “They’re too expensive.” A good place to share rockhounding infor-mation with kids is at a rock and gem show. The shows will have an unbelievably wide variety of rocks in different shapes, sizes, colors and minerals. You’ll really get a taste of your child’s rock preferences by seeing which ones he or she responds to the most. I notice that my grandson Anden particularly likes red rocks, so when I take him out rockhounding I try to go places I think he’ll find those. Anden’s first rock show was thrilling – for both of us! They had kid’s activities and there was a silent auction that was just for kids and he just had to a bid small amount, such as a quarter, and he won a lot of rocks. Buying rocks is also a way to obtain rocks from the far reaches of the world that you may never travel to. For instance, lapis lazuli is a beautiful blue rock that is only found in Afghanistan. Anden was so excited to add to his collection this way. If you are uncomfortable with going out looking for rocks by yourself, a great option is to join a local rock col-lecting group. Going with a group to new and different locations is great fun! All the members are friendly and love to help newbies (especially kids) learn about and find new rocks.

Photos courtesy of Nancy Keaton


If you’re traveling and want a chance to find rocks that are only available in that area, most states have information available about public locations through their Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Land Management or Forest Ser-vice websites. The Bureau of Land Management has set aside many acres of land specifically designated for free rock collecting. For example, in Central Ore. there is land set aside to collect many varieties of obsidian (volcanic glass) and in Ely, Nev., ruby red garnets. Sometimes it is

easier with a child to go to a paid-digging site as well. For instance, you can pay a fee to

get beautiful sapphires in Mont. or find trilobite fossils in Utah. There are rockhounding options for all income levels and they are almost everywhere you want to go. So the next time you’re trying to think of something inex-pensive and fun to do

with kids, pack a picnic lunch and head out looking for those beautiful hidden treasures - ROCKS!

- rocksforkids.com - A lot of good information about rocks and minerals.

- rockhoundkids.com - Rocks, minerals, and geology.

- rocksmineralsandfossilsforkids.com /rmf-rockhounding.html -Rocks, minerals, and fossils.

- fi.edu - Rockhounds with Rocky.

To find dates and locations of rock shows, check out Rock & Gem magazine at

rockngem.com

Rockhound Rules of Ethics

- Make sure you know what property you are on and ask permission if it’s private. - If you dig a hole, fill it back up. - Leave gates as they were when you found them.. - Remove your own trash.

In other words, treat the property as you would want your own

property treated.

Helpful Books

DK Rocks and Minerals Handbook from The Smithsonian Gem Trails of Washingtonby Garret Romaine The Rockhound’s Handbookby James R. Mitchell Gems and Minerals of Washington by Lanny Ream GPS Guide to Western Gem Trailsby David A. Kelty

Nancy Keaton lives in Chehalis with her family. They look for every opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors such as camping, biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, rockhounding, and simply exploring.

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Brandon, Sawyer, Brock, Katelyn, Alyson, Tyler, and Avery enjoying a Christmas get together.

Casey E. loves the Hawks!Alexandra R. having fun taking pictures.

Ready for the Sounders season! Katie P., Maddie M., Joe O., T.J. O., Jack P., Brian O., Alayna M., & Poppy.

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For the very �rst time, the Olympic mascots were chosen by the general public during a voting show on live television.

The Leopard is a mountain climber and rescuer. He rescues those in need and has saved people from avalanches. He lives high in a tree on the highest peak in the snowy Caucasus Mountains. The Leopard is a snowboarder who is cheerful and loves to dance.

The Leopard

He lives on an ice shelf beyond the Arctic Circle. His snow shower, his bed, his computer and his weight lifting equipment are all made out of snow and ice. He is good at skiing, speed- skating and curling but his favorite sport is bobsled. During the long Arctic winter he enjoys bobsled competitions with other bears and fur seals.

To show the intensity of competition and the passion of both sportsmen and spectators.

To indicate personal involvement and foster a

sense of shared pride.

To re�ect the winter climate on the shores of the Black Sea.

Design a classroom slogan that represents elements important to your class.

The Polar BearEach Olympics has a national slogan and this year’s Russian slogan is intended to re�ect the diversity of Russia’s national character.

Olympic Slogan

HOT. COOL. YOURS.

The Hare loves all sports. She’s a very busy creature who studies hard and gets good grades at the Forest Academy. She loves to sing and dance and she amazes her friends by the number of things she is able to do.

The Hare

Meet the Mascots

On February 7, the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia will begin.Sochi, on the Black Sea coast, is said to be a meeting point between sea and mountains.

As with every Olympic

Games, the torch journey

begins at Mount

Olympus in

Greece. The

journey to the

opening ceremony

of the Sochi games

will have been the

longest torch relay

ever, covering 40,000 miles and

including 83 Russian cities.

It reached Europe’s highest mountain,

Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus moun-

tain range and the depths of Siberia’s

Lake Baikal.

The torch was taken to the North Pole via an

icebreaker ship and was also taken into

space where Russian cosmonauts, Oleg Kotov

and Sergey Ryanzansky, passed it at an outlet

of the International Space Station.

Most of the 98 events in 15 winter sports will take place in Sochi, with the skiing and snowboarding in the winter resort town of Krasnaya Polyana. 65 nations will take part in the games.

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Thank you to Dr. Carlin Hsueh, Science Instructor, Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, Calif. for review and advice on this page.

Gravity has the same amount of pull on all of the sleds in a race. That means that the bobsledders must use their knowledge of science to be the fastest.

After the bobsledders jump into their sled, the force

of gravity takes over, pulling the sled down the track.

A bobsled team starts the race by running and pushing their sled the �rst 50 meters of the track. By pushing their feet against the track as they run, they create a force that moves their sled.

The gas pedal in a car is called an accelerator because pushing on it makes the car accelerate, or go faster.

The racers work to get the most acceleration they can before jumping into the sled for the rest of the race.

A bobsled team uses special sleds, helmets and suits that are engineered to reduce drag.

Drag is an opposite force that slows a moving object. Streamlined and smooth objects have less drag than jagged or �at ones.

When the bobsled moves against the ice and through the air, it causes friction, which causes drag and slows the moving bobsled.

A sled with a �at front end would move much slower because there would be more drag.

What a drag!

Smooth move!

Bobsled races started in Switzerland in the 1890s. It was called bobsledding because the racers bobbed back and forth to

increase their speed.

Today bobsled racers use science and well-engineered gears and sleds to maximize their speed. (Another name for bobsled is bobsleigh.)

Olympic figure skaters try to jump in the air and get in more spins with their triple axels and quadruple toe loops.

They make it look easy, but make no mistake, leaping into the air, twirling and landing gracefully takes hours of practice and a knowledge of science.

To get more spins, a skater needs to twirl as fast as possible. To increase their twirling speed, a skater starts a twirl with arms out wide. Keeping the body straight and bringing the arms in close to the body causes a

skater to twirl faster. This is a scienti�c principle called the conservation of angular momentum.

In order to twirl well, a skater needs velocity, or speed. A skater uses his or her feet to push o� the ice to accelerate. Once the right velocity is reached the skater will jump and

twirl. The more velocity a skater gets for the jump, the higher he or she will go.

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Join us in the nomination round for Southwest Washington Family's annual

Family Favorites section. Nominate your favorite today!

The nomination round will conclude on February 14. Visit swwfamily.com to

nominate. Nominees must be located in Southwest Washington.

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Preschool Daycare OBGYN PediatricianFamily/child dentist Librarian Teacher CoachPhotographer School spirit Extracurricular activity Toy store Music instructor

Hair salon (for children's cuts) Tutor Family entertainment Public playground/park Family restaurant Place to cool off Rainy day activity Kids’ meal Principal Campground Bus driver Playground dutyCoffee/cocoa stop

Rest stop or cleanest restroomIce cream Trail/hike Fishing hole Summer camp Kids Party location Childrens Clothing store Neighborhood to trick-or-treatLocation to train watch Sunday school ParadePlace to volunteerMuseum

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Feeling like the short winter days are just too long? Are the kids bored, bored, bored? Fight cabin fever by taking a trip to the library! Not only will changing your scenery boost your mood, but there’s a lot to explore at the library. Check the program schedule to see if there’s a story time or other activity you can participate in. Look to see what children’s magazines your library carries. Take advantage of comfortable seating to preview books as you decide what to check out. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the rows and rows of picture books, here are some can’t-miss choices:

Abigail is a giraffe who loves to count. She counts everything she sees – even dots on a ladybug. But

when she tries to count leaves on a tree, she finds a zebra eating them. Abigail turns her attention to counting the zebra’s stripes, but it runs away, making the task impossible. Abigail gets frustrated; she just wants to do her favorite thing - count! A friend has a good idea and soon Abigail is counting with her friends. “Abigail” by Catherine Rayner is a simple counting book, but one that will be much loved. Not only will children enjoy counting the objects themselves, they’ll giggle at the trouble other animals have with counting. There’s also a folded page that opens upward to accommodate Abigail’s stretching neck – a nice surprise on the first read. Adults will appreciate the art of watercolor and other media that combine for a flowing, casual style. A slightly surprising omission is that Abigail never counts her own spots, but no doubt that task will be spontaneously taken on by many readers. Best for toddlers and preschoolers.

February is too early for spring, but not too early for us to be longing for the new season. Ken Kimura’s “999 Frogs Wake Up” will help pass the time until spring

Read Through

the Winter Blues

by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Library


does arrive. This clever book starts with mama frog waking her froglets up. After counting them multiple times she realizes one is missing. Hearing snores, they find and wake up the missing sleepyhead. The snoring sound continues however, even after waking the sleepy froglet, so they investigate more and wake up turtle, who is oversleeping spring’s arrival. The story continues with the the waking up of other sleepyhead species. Eventually, they find a sleepyhead that refuses to awaken and the froglets pull the sleeper out of its hole and are shocked when a rather large snake pops out. Mama rushes in to save the day, and with turtle’s help, the snake is coaxed back to sleep. Not only is the story funny (and the brightly colored, deceptively simple illustrations add to the humor), but the reader learns that many animals hibernate until spring. After finishing this, you’ll want to pick up Kimura’s first book, “999 Tadpoles”, for more reading enjoyment. Best for preschool through first grade.

Hugo doesn’t like flying – and it has nothing to do with parking hassles, paying luggage fees or security screenings. He’s simply afraid. Although Hugo is a bird, not flying hasn’t been a problem – he’s simply adapted. For example, instead of making nests, Hugo makes art. When friend Lulu offers to take him to see a real-life structure that resembles one he made, Hugo is in a quandary. He wants to fly away with Lulu but he can’t so he distracts Lulu with other entertainment until it’s too late to make the trip that night. Discouraged, Hugo ponders what to do. It isn’t until a wise owl offers counsel and Hugo accepts his help that he is ready to embrace adventure and fly. Angela Dominguez’s “Let’s Go, Hugo!” will resonate with anyone who has been afraid of anything and will encourage those with fears that it is possible to overcome them. Best for preschool through first grade.

It’s an inevitable part of growing up – one day your older sibling is too busy or too mature to play with you. “In the Tree House” by Andrew Larsen is set in the context of brothers who moved to a new house, and with the help of their father, built a wonderful tree house. They spent an idyllic summer playing in the tree house together. But that was last summer. Now the older brother has older friends and thinks the tree house is babyish. The younger brother continues to play high in the branches – but misses his brother. One night, a power outage drives everyone out of their homes – and the older brother into the tree house. They discover that in spite of growing up, they still enjoy hanging out together. This is a lovely story that will resonate with younger siblings and reassure them that there will be opportunities to play with older siblings again. Artist Dušan Petričić’s use of light and dark is effective and his pen and ink drawings, colored with a limited palette, are charming. Best for kindergarten through second grade.

Escaping to the library is a great strategy for beating the mid-winter blues. Your friendly library staff is always ready to help you locate the perfect boredom-busting book.

The library’s online book lists have lots of suggestions and they’re available 24/7. To access children’s book lists, go to trl.org. Click on “Birth to Five”, then “Stories and Rhymes” for the youngest readers. For school-age children, click on “Kids” then “Books to Read” for lots of suggestions. Library books are available in several formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. DVDs, downloadable music, CDs, and magazines are also available for both you and your children. And don’t forget to check the library events calendar for free and fun activities for all ages. See you soon at the library!

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Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and to share books with children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.


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Leave little notes in fun hiding places for a family member to find.Some hiding spots could include: in shoes, in cookbooks, on the mirror, in a desk drawer, in a shirt or coat pocket, or in the book the person is reading.

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Send in nominations for your favorite teacher, student, or coach.Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or email to [email protected]. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8217.Name of teacher & nominated/school or coach/team & sport:________________________________________________________________________Name of child nominating: ______________________________________________Name of parent & phone #: ______________________________________________Email: _________________________________________________________________Please include a few sentences on why you think your teacher, student or coach should be featured.If you have a picture of your teacher, student, or coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more. SWWF

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“If you need a smile in a day, go down to her kindergarten classroom. She reaches out to touch

the hearts of her kindergarteners.” ~Superintendent Shannon Criss,

speaking of Carmen Parkison.

Carmen ParkisonWinlock Elementary School, Kindergarten

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What is a favorite teaching memory? One of my favorite teaching memories is when I was student teaching in a first grade readiness class. On Fridays we were allowed to wear sweatshirts and jeans to school and a student came up to me and said, “Now you look like a real human being.”

Nominator Braylen with teacher Mrs. ParkisonWhat hobbies do you enjoy?

I like to scrapbook and do crafts. I also like to sew costumes for our end-of-the year program.

Carmen Parkison has been teaching for 25 years and truly loves her job. When we called her to give her the good news that she had been selected as our featured teacher, she was thrilled and so happy to have had a positive impact on her students.

Teachers— Have you wanted to nominate a student but found it too hard to choose? Nominate your whole class. Email [email protected] with a picture of your class and a short paragraph about why you nominated them.

What inspires you the most and what is your favorite part of teaching? What inspires me the most is when they learn something new and you can see the excitement in their face. I love to teach reading and to see how excited they are when they realize that they can read.

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Bring your own bow and arrows, or equipment is available for purchase.

Archery — a sport in which the participant uses a bow to shoot arrows at a target

General Safety and Rules• Always be aware of others at the range and

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11 Steps to Archery Success 1. STANCE: Open foot position 2. NOCK: Position arrow onto string 3. DRAWING HAND SET: Hook the bow string in the archer’s groove 4. BOW HAND SET: Center the bow’s grip under the lifeline of the

relaxed bow hand 5. PRE-DRAW: Raise the bow arm and drawing arm to eye-level 6. DRAW- Pull the string to the side of the face 7. ANCHOR: Index finger at the corner of the mouth 8. AIM- Align the string, riser, arrow rest, and/or arrow point on the

target 9. SHOT SET-UP: Begin a slight rearward movement of the drawing

shoulder, arm, and elbow - initiating release anytime during the movement

10. RELEASE: Relax the hooked fingers and the back of the drawing-hand all at once

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A local family enjoys some bow and arrow time.

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Capital Medical Center is partly owned by some of the physicians who serve our patients.

Capital Medical Center is kicking o� a $1.2 million renovation of our Women’s

Services unit to enhance our high quality care and provide the most comfort for our

patients and their families. Upgrades are planned for our birthing suites, nursery,

gynecological patient rooms and waiting room. �e renovations will be worked on in

phases over the next several months and are expected to be completed this summer.

For more information about the Women’s Services

renovation or to learn more about the full range of

services o�ered at Capital Medical Center, go online

to capitalmedical.com or call 360-754-5858.

3900 Capital Mall Dr. SW, Olympia • 360-754-5858 • 888-677-9757 • www.capitalmedical.com

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Improved and enhanced services are arriving soon!

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