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Pg. 10 School Gardening

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“One of the greatest things for me is sometimes Gabriel and Derek will be talking to one another and Gabriel will turn to me and he’ll translate:

‘mom, this is what we just said,’” Corina Burger Shares.

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VApril 1stTulip FestivalDegoede Bulb Farm, MossyrockTake the kids out to see beautiful tulips. Flowers should be in bloom but call to find out the best dates. Take some family photos and enjoy light refreshments and music. For more information please call 360-983-9000.

April 5 PlayWise - April Showers10 a.m., Hands on Children’s Museum, OlympiaA FREE early learning program for children ages 2-5. Activity stations, story time, and an art project using eye droppers to paint on blotter paper. Free with admission or membership. For more information, please visit www.hocm.org.

April 6th Spring Community Garage sale 9 a.m., SWW Fairgrounds, ChehalisSale is indoors or in covered areas. Adults: $1, Kids 12 years and under are free. Early birds can come at 8 a.m. ($5 fee). Free parking. For more information please call 740-1495.

April 18thPuyallup Spring Fair10 a.m., Puyallup Fair and Events Center, PuyallupBaby animals, garden show, 4-H and FFA students showing animals. Kid zone, Fiesta Mecixan and much more. Parking is free. Admission is $7 and up (children 5 and under are free. Free student admission on Thursday. For more info please visit www.thefair.com.

April 19thFamily Fun Fest10 a.m., Centralia College, Health & Wellness CenterCome join in the fun! Healthy snacks, fun activities and games centered on this year’s theme of Brains & Games. For more information please contact Nancy Keaton at 360-736-9391, ext. 465 or [email protected].

April 25Wiley Bingo 3p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, RochesterCome join the fun and play a game of BINGO in the Great Wolf grand lobby. For more information please visit www.greatwolflodge.com.

April 27thLions Club Fishing Derby 9 a.m., Fort Borst Park, CentraliaThis is a great day for families and friends to spend together outdoors. Children up to 14 years old reel in their own fish. Enter a drawing when you register and get a chance to win fun prizes awarded at noon; one bicycle and helmet prize to each of the 3 age groups. Free hot dogs and drinks available for registered participants. The event is free and all you need is a fishing pole! For more information, please call 360-736-8766. (Adult must register child and be present.)

50’s Style Sock Hop 5 p.m., Oakview Grange, CentraliaCentralia Ballet academy will be hosting a 50’s style sock hop with fun events the whole family can enjoy such as hula-hoop and limbo contests, a classic car show and performances by the CBA students. This event is a fundraiser for the Centralia Ballet Academy’s fall performance of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. For information, please call 623-9010 or visit www.centraliaballet.com.

Kiwanis Talent show 6 p.m., Fox Theatre, CentraliaSoroptimist and Kiwanis are partnering to showcase many talented young people throughout Lewis County. Performance categories will include: up to 8 yrs, 9-13 years, 14 years- senior in high school. For more information please contact Donna Karvia at [email protected].

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Centralia Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS)Whether you are a new mom or a mom of a school-age child, you are invited to a place designed especially for you! Here you’ll experi-ence authentic community, mothering support, personal growth and spiritual hope, all to help you be the best mom possible. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays (September-May) at the Centralia Nazarene Church, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Childcare available, and your first meeting is free! For more information go to http://www.orgsites.com/wa/centraliamops.

Chehalis Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS)We meet at Bethel Church (132 Kirkland Rd) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays during the school year from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. If you are pregnant or have a child under 6, you are welcome to join us! For more information please call Laura Schouten at 360-219-6693, or email, [email protected], or Nikki Wilson at 360-798-2354.

Lewis County Moms’ GroupThe Lewis County Moms’ GroupDo you want to be part of a group of hands-on moms? Are you new to the area and want to meet other local mommies? Do you want your kiddos to interact with other children in a positive environment? Come and join the Lewis County Moms’ Group, a group run by Lewis County moms for Lewis County moms. On-going events include in-home play dates, trips to the park, trail walks, moms nights, creative movements classes and educational events. We are hoping to expand the group to include more East Lewis County moms. The Lewis County Moms’ Group can be found on Meetup.com. Dues: $5 in Feb and July.

Child Find screenings, also known as “Spring Screenings”, “Kindergarten Screenings” or “Preschool Screenings” is a free service to identify any developmental delays in children birth to five years old. Screening includes vision, hearing, speech/language, motor coordination, learning skills and social and emotional behaviors. Information on your child’s school readiness and development will be presented toyou upon conclusion of the screening. This screening does not replace regular medical care.

Please call a school listed below to make an appointment. Districts listed also provide free and appropriate public education to any eligible individual who qualifies with a disability between the ages of three and 21, and who has not graduated from high school.

This free screening/early identification project is a service of the Lewis County Special Education Cooperative directed by Educational Service District #113. For questions please call Dr. Rebecca Turnbull at 360-748-3384.

CHILD FIND Screenings

District Screening Date Adna Kindergarten May 7th Adna Preschool May 9th Boistfort May 8th Evaline May 1st Morton May 7th Mossyrock April 24th Napavine April 17th

District Screening DateCheh. Tribal Head Start May 14th Oakville May 14th Onalaska April 22nd Pe Ell April 23rd Toledo April 10th White Pass May 2nd Winlock April 15th SWWF


Did You Know?Rainy Days

The most rainy

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February 1997

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The forests of the Olympic Peninsula are among the rainiest places found in the world.

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Large raindrops are actually shaped more like the top half of a hamburger bun than a teardrop as we normally see in pictures.

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Family FavoritesFavorite PreschoolFiddlesticks Co-Op Preschool, CentraliaPreschool Playtime, ChehalisBoistfort Preschool Favorite Dentist Dr. Steven Ash, CentraliaDr. Trisha Goldsby, ChehalisDr. Ernest Yamane, Chehalis Favorite Coach Travis McGregor, Chehalis T-Ball Mr. Mike Voie, Winlock CardinalsCarin Lamdrum, Chehalis Youth Soccer School Spirit Centralia, TigersChehalis, Bearcats Napavine, Tigers

Favorite Hair Salon Simple SimonGreat Clips Favorite Family Restaurant Centralia Deli, Steak & BBQApplebee’s Country Cousin Favorite Campground Riffe LakeRainbow FallsThousand Trails Favorite Restroom Centralia Outlets Centralia Safeway Toledo Boat Launch

Your votes are in! When looking for the most beloved doctors or favorite activities, your busy family need look no further. Here are your reader-nominated, community-voted SWW Family

Favorites. Congratulations to all of our top three nominees.

Morgan Arts Centre in ToledoCamp Picasso

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Childrens Theater Workshop July 22-26 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Favorite Clothing Store Children’s Place OutletBaby Gear Gymboree Outlet

Favorite Cool Off Spot Chehalis Spray Park Centralia Indoor PoolChehalis Pool

Favorite Bus Driver Dennis Dawes, CentraliaKelly Stover, Toledo Louise Winder, Winlock

Favorite Ice Cream Shop Holley’s Place, CentraliaDairy Dan, ChehalisBetty’s Place, Toledo Favorite Trick-Or-Treat Area Edison District, CentraliaDowntown Chehalis Downtown Toledo

Favorite Daycare Little Hands Learning Center Inc. Cooks Hill Community Child Care CenterMother Hubbards Day Care And Preschool Inc. Favorite Librarian Mrs. Carol Schwartz, Fords Prairie Elementary Barbara Lewis, Winlock Timberland Library Joan Miller, Raymond Elementary School Favorite Extracurricular Activity Discover! Children’s MuseumPumpkin Patch, Goodrich Rd. MOPS, Bethel Church Favorite Music Teacher Mr. Karl Scarborough, Winlock High School Mr. Marc Annan, Napavine Elementary Mrs. Franji Maze, Boistfort School

Favorite Rainy Day Activity Olympic Club TheaterGreat Wolf Lodge ArcadeShankz Black Light Miniature Golf

Favorite Trail Lewis & Clark State ParkSeminary Hill Rails To Trails

Favorite Train Watching Location Train Depot, CentraliaNapavine Pedestrian BridgeVolunteer Park, Winlock

Favorite OBGYN Dr. Jennifer Scalici, Providence Centralia Women’s CenterDr. Mvundura, Providence Centralia Women’s Center Dr. Melissa Burtner, Olympia Obstetrics & Gynecology Favorite Photographer Katia Hudson PhotographyAlison Clinton, Horizon Photo & Design Susanne’s Simply Natural Photography Favorite Family Entertainment Spring Youth Fair, CentraliaCentralia LanesGame Linx, Centralia

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Favorite Kids Meal Plaza JaliscoPapa Ray’s Wendy’s Favorite Playground Duty Patricia Scherer, Fords Prairie Elementary Carrie Pennington, Winlock Elementary Favorite Sunday School Bethel Church, NapavineMormon Church Of Jesus Christ Of LDS, Winlock First Baptist Church, Chehalis

Favorite Teacher Mrs. Allyson Myher, Fords Prairie ElementarySherrie Conrad, Centralia Christian SchoolMrs. Libby Walker, Toledo Elementary

Favorite Toy Store Book ‘N’ BrushKmart Diversified Games Favorite Playground/Park Penny Playground, Chehalis Borst Park, Centralia Stan Headwall Park, Chehalis

Favorite Principal Dr. Gary Udd, St. Joseph Catholic SchoolMr. David Roberts, Fords Prairie Elementary Mrs. Lisa Hull, Toledo Elementary

Favorite Camp Musical Theater Camp, Evergreen PlayhousePicasso, Morgan Arts Centre Thorbeckes Favorite Parade Lighted Tractor Parade, Centralia Santa Parade, Chehalis Toledo Cheese Day Parade

Favorite Pediatrician Dr. Aaron Dalan, MD, FAAP, Northwest Pediatric Center, Inc. Dr. Lisa McCrthy, PA-C, NTP, Chehalis Children’s ClinicDr. Isaac Pope, MD., Pope’s Kids Place

Favorite Cocoa Stop Santa Lucia Coffee Starbucks Brownstone Coffee Lounge Favorite Party Location Thorbeckes Pool & Party RoomFairway Lanes & Tusko’s Café Centralia Train Depot

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any experts believe that school gardens offer a powerful _______________ to the sugary path leading to childhood obesity. Growing food in a school garden not only teaches students where food comes from and how it grows, but also helps kids to establish _______________ eating habits. The fruits and vegetables grown can even become part of a school’s _________ program.

But gardens can provide other _________, too. When kids grow gardens, they learn about plants, soil, __________________ and water management, and the fields of biology, ecology and environmental studies. They will probably pay closer ______________ to the weather.

You don’t even need a plot of land to grow plants. Window boxes or __________________ can easily provide a start for early learners. A __________________ garden or a water garden also provide learning opportunities.

Draw a line from each vegetable picture to its name. How many can you identify correctly? Check your answers below and score 3 points for every one you get right. Give

yourself an extra 3 points for each of these vegetables that you have eaten in the

last 10 days.

Standards Links: Visual Discrimination: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

Here’s an easy way to start a garden of your very own. You’ll need an adult helper, a sunny window and patience!

With an adult’s help, cut the top off an empty milk carton.

Punch five small holes in the bottom of the carton for drainage.

Fill the carton with soil about an inch from the top. Plant three to five seeds and gently push them into the soil.

Place your planter on a plate in a window and dampen the soil with water.

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by Carrina Stanton of CentraliaMastering a second language is not only easier for kids than

adults but it can set kids up for academic success.According to the American Council on the Teaching of

Foreign Language, language acquisition helps the brain function better in everything from problem solving and memorization to reading, science and even math.

“When they know another language their brain functions in a different way,” said Christine Wynder, who teaches Chinese at Centralia College.

All five of Wynder's children, ages 19-26, were born in Taiwan and were raised speaking Chinese until they came to the United States about 10 years ago. Wynder's husband, James, who teaches at The Evergreen State College, said he noticed differences among his children in how fast they learned English that he attributed to their ages.

“You really have to start out young and make it a habit,” he suggested.

“With learning languages the younger the better,” Christine added. “Adults have their primary language and they have a harder time with the pronunciation. Adults are also so embarrassed to talk the wrong way they have a hard time trying.”

Deutschmark BabyFor Derek and Corina Burger of Chehalis, speaking

German with their children Gabriel, 4, and Mirabel, 18 months, is a family tradition.

Derek's mother, Brigitte, immigrated to the United States at the age of 25 and spoke only German to him for many years. Until the age of 16, Derek also spent summers with his grandparents in Germany.

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“I guess it was the fact that it was a very important part of my life, the ability to speak two languages, I wanted to pass that on to them,” Derek said.

Derek speaks only German to both children and his parents both try to speak it as often as possible in front of their grand children. Corina knew little German before the children were born but said she has picked up a great deal and can now follow and participate in conversations.

“One of the greatest things for me is sometimes Gabriel and Derek will be talking to one another and Gabriel will turn to me and he'll translate “mom, this is what we just said,'” Corina said.

The Burgers said the biggest challenge to raising children bilingual is keeping up as their knowledge expands. They purchased a system that can play videos from Europe so they can purchase movies and television shows in German and have books and stories on tape in German. They also frequently play “the word game” around the dinner table, where each person takes a turn saying a word in either German or English and the first person to translate it into the other language wins. They have also talked about eventually making extended trips to Germany where their children might attend school for a time in order to give them more practice.

“We're just starting to talk about what we need to do next to keep it relevant,” Corina said.

Bebe HispanaJuan and Veronica Mora of Chehalis, speaks Spanish with

their children, Anthony, 10 and Andrea, 8. Bilingual not only keeps them close but also ties them to their extended family.

Juan first immigrated to the United States about 30 years ago and Veronica about 15 years ago and are both American citizens. But they still have a large extended family in Mexico, many of whom do not speak English. Juan said it makes him sad that some of his nieces and nephews living in America cannot speak Spanish.

“I told Veronica 'can you imagine if our family wanted to speak to our kids and they didn't know how?'” Juan said.

The Moras spoke exclusively Spanish to their children, with a few rudimentary English words, until about kindergarten. Veronica said they were nervous at first that their children would fall behind in school because they didn't know a lot of English.

“I talked to the teacher and I said 'did we make a mistake?” Veronica said of speaking Spanish to their children in the home. “But she said no, you did good because now they spend more time in school than they do in home so they will get a lot of practice in English here. Keep doing Spanish with them.'”

The Moras estimate they both speak Spanish in the home about 90 percent of the time. They also work with their children on reading and writing Spanish in the home. And they find ways for their children to practice outside the home as well. For example, they signed their children up for Spanish language first communion classes at their church. They also take frequent extended trips to visit family in Mexico and said their children switch easily between the two languages.

“It makes me feel good and proud of them,” Veronica said.

Bebe FrancaisFred and Laura Noreau of Centralia never doubted their

daughters Cecelia, 3, and Isabelle, newborn, would learn French. Fred is from Eastern Canada where both French and English are common and his educator parents encouraged him to explore both. The couple said speaking French to their children connects them to extended family, especially those who are non-English speaking, but has many extra benefits.

“Part of it for me as an ex-pat is to bring a piece of where I'm from here as well as being aware of the huge cognitive advantage that having two languages from the early onset can bring to someone,” said Fred, a fifth grade teacher at

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Laura, a non-native French speaker, taught herself French using Rosetta Stone so she could participate in the children's education. When he is alone with the children, Fred said he speaks only French. In family situations they speak French about half the time. At first, Cecelia was slow to start speaking. Then very suddenly her vocabulary in both English and French suddenly shot up and they attribute the bilingual environment to her advancement.

The only difficulty the Noreaus said they have encountered is keeping up in French when their children are immersed daily in the English language. They have books and French language television shows and already envision spending some long vacations in Fred's hometown for French immersion.

But they are certain whatever effort they invest will be worth it.

“It's actually exciting for me that Cecelia will be a bilingual individual,” said Laura. “I just think it's going to open up a lot of opportunities for her.”

Carrina is a local freelance writer specializing in pieces for the Life section of The Chronicle. She and her husband are raising their two daughters in Centralia.

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Dolls:From Out of the Attic

APRIL 19th, 20th 21st

Lewis County Museum599 NW Front Way,Chehalis WA 98532

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Friday & Saturday, April 19th, 20th Workshops & Lectures

Sunday, April 21st Mommy & Me Tea

$40 Mom & Child, $25 Individual, $10 each additional child1:00-3:00 p.m.

English Tea Surrounded by Dolls Inside the MuseumTiaras, Make & Take Kids Craft

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Scouting it out!Wondering what Boy Scouts is all about?

“Every Scouting activity moves boys toward three basic aims: character development,

citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness.” —Scoutmaster Handbook

Boy Will You Have Fun!

Tanner Huntting is 10 years old and belongs to Boy Scouts troup

#301 in Chehalis. Tanner has been a Cub Scout for 3 years and

is currently ranked a Webelos. His troop does a lot of activities

throughout the year including: local parades, campouts, a pinewood

derby, visiting the police station, and going on several other troop day

outings. Tanner is learning the value of commitment, responsibility,

a sense of community, life and survival skills, how to work well with

others and he is also making lots of new friends. His favorite boy scout

activities are the pinewood derby and going to Camp Thunderbird.

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Discover what’s to love and learn from Tanner H.

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Timberline District Key Three

District Chairman, Bill Schulte

[email protected]

District Commissioner, Steve Wark

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District Executive, David Blomdahl

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How to Contact the Local Boy Scouts of America:

You can learn about sports, science, business,

trades or crafts as you earn merit badges. There

are more than 130 merit badges.

Character development can be found in

every aspect of the Scout experience.

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The 12 core values of Boy Scouts are:Citizenship

Courage

Honesty

Resourcefulness

Compassion

Faith

Perseverance

Respect

Cooperation

Health and Fitness

Positive Attitude

Responsibility

Nate Hovinghoff, Committee Chairman for troop #93 in Morton, says...

“My personal choice in (one of the core) values is Trustworthy. It is imperative that young men in our

society learn what it is to be trustworthy and how that value will affect the rest of their lives.”

When it comes scout activities, Mr. Hovinghoff says his favorite is team-building exercises.

“It is typically a set of mental and physical challenges that can only be completed when the entire troop works together in achieving the goal. These types of activities teach the scouts that they must do what they say they will do when interacting with each other. It also teaches

them to trust in each other and most importantly, to trust in themselves.”

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This picture book of fruits and vegetables is laid out from A-Z in English and Spanish. The author creatively forms a unique face using fruits and vegetables starting with the letter theme for each page. After the alphabet fun, there is a page showing parents and kids how to make their own face creation as well as fun facts about each fruit and vegetable found in the book.

I give this book a 5 for creativity and creating healthy and fun activity for families to do together. I found this to be an amazingly creative way to get kids (and myself!) more interested in trying out a wider variety of fruits and vegetables. Each page had me looking closely to see what was included and I found myself easily picturing my children willing to try more if they were offered a silly face of these yummy treats. This book would make for a great family activity as well as teaching healthy habits — and it can’t get any better than that.

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The toys that get the most play-time are not always those that cost the most money. Nothing is more telling than when your child opens a present and subsequently plays with the large box and packing material

for hours in lieu of the actual gift he just received.

So, next time your child could use a toy … think outside the box before buying anything at all.

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Go on a hunt for large branches and limbs.Work together to saw/cut your wooden treasures. Bring out an old dump truck and enjoy hours of creative play.

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Robert M. turns 6 on April 18!

Mckenzie M. turns 6 on April 18!

Easton S. turns 3 on April 23!

Karlee D. turns 3 on April 9!

Logan N. turns 4 on April 3!

Jake J. turns 5 on April 29!

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When asked what her favorite part of teaching has been so far, Mrs. Rakes turned to the class, smiled and said, “I have two. The first is that you guys are a lot of fun. And to see you learn something new and you get so excited and so proud of yourselves.”

When Mrs. Rakes isn’t in the classroom, she enjoys anything with Mr. Rakes, learning about country life, experiencing new adventures, her dog Molly and riding her lawnmower.

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Send Us Your Nominations For Teacher Feature!

Mrs. Joy RakesFords Prairie Elementary1st grade

Riley S. nominated his favorite teacher!

“She is a wonderfully soft spoken teacher who listens and ALWAYS has a great big smile on her face. She makes the parents feel so welcomed in the class.” ~ Jennifer S., parent

Watching the class giggle and excitedly try to share all the stories Mrs. Rakes tells them, it was apparent that she loves her kids and they love her just as much.


Getting to know Mrs. Wasson

What inspires you the most?Watching the process of kids grasping concepts. Some can go from no skills to capable.

What made you decide to be a teacher?I liked school and had a lot of good teachers.

What is your favorite quote?“All students can learn and succeed but not on the same day in the same way.” ~ William G. Spady

Tucker had a fun time asking Mrs. Wasson some questions also!

What hobbies do you enjoy?Family time and sports.

What did you want to be when you grew up?A teacher, she laughed.

During our visit to her classroom, we saw Mrs. Wasson’s gentleness and kindness towards her students in so many little ways. It is not surprising she is so loved by her class.

Mrs. Darla WassonFords Prairie ElementaryKindergarten

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“We get to do math and calendar.Everything she teaches is just fun!”~ Tucker A., nominator

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With a friend, create a secret code. Write messages to

each other using the code. Then see if other friends can “break” the code

and figure out what you wrote.

Calling all poets! Write down ten

pairs of words that rhyme. Now write

down a poem using those words.

Learn about the Nature Explore

Families’Club to gain a better

appreciation of nature.

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Explore different career choices today. Learn a little of what

it takes to achieve these careers.

Put on gloves and go for a walk and pick up trash in

your neighborhood or join a park

clean-up project.

Make a bike maze. Draw a twisty trail

using sidewalk chalk. Have friends try navigating a bike

through it.

Create a comic strip. Use two characters to tell knock-knock

jokes or riddles.

On this day, you can ask a question

and the person answering must give

an honest answer.

Discuss the meaning of the word

meditate. Close your eyes and sit

completely still. Be calm and meditate for five minutes

today.

Find a simple science experiment.

Predict what will happen and observe what happens during

the experiment.

Have you or your friend mastered

the cartwheel yet? Don’t give up! Practice is great

exercise.

Can you do a cartwheel? If so,

teach a friend how to do one. If not, work

with a friend that knows how.

Write about a time you learned to do something for the

first time. How did you keep at it?

Find some of your favorite books and

read them to a younger child.

Look up at the sky for 15

minutes tonight. How many

aircraft can you spot in that

amount of time?

Learn all the words to one of your parents’ favorite songs. Have a family sing along tonight!

How long can you go without watching

TV? How many books could you

read if you gave up TV for a few days?

Watch a movie made before 1950. Then

talk about things you noticed that are different from

modern movies.

Clip coupons from the

newspaper or online. Set aside

the amount of money you save

to use for a special treat for

the family.

Do something to improve your

health today. Go for a long walk,

make a nutritious meal and get a

good night’s sleep.

Do you have books you’ve

outgrown? Contact your

library and see if you can donate

them.

Do something nice for a brother or

sister today. Maybe they will

do something nice for you!

How many foods starting with the letter B have you eaten this week?

Who were the first people to

reach the North Pole on this day

in 1898?

Beverley Cleary was born on this day in 1916. Can

you find the names of the books she has

written?

The Titanic sank on this day in 1912. What caused the disaster?

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by Tiffany Venters of Salkum It’s not hard to picture a sweet tow-headed

14-month-old sitting on her mom’s lap. But now imagine that sweet little giggling girl, named Parker Gordon, has a helmet on and is gripping the wheel as she barrel races her daddy’s racing jeep on her mommy’s lap. Not how you thought this article was going to start is it? Well neither did I when I contacted Centralia native Rebecca Gordon about her family’s participation in jeep racing.

Both my little sister and one of my best friends in high school drove jeeps, so I have a little knowledge about them. Jeep owners are a particularly fun bunch, and how could they not be? Though I’ve never raced one like the Gordon’s (that my little sister knows of) jeeps are by far the most fun vehicle to drive. Not to say that dirt bikes and quads aren’t equally as exhilarating, but taking a manual jeep with it’s top down for a summer drive has got to be one of life’s greatest pleasures.

Both Rebecca and her husband Ryan graduated from Centralia High School in 2001. Rebecca explains, “My husband started racing when we were in high school (a need for speed without getting a ticket). He dipped his foot in a lot of

motor sports with his younger brother. He rides dirt bikes, but really enjoys the jeeping aspect because it is family oriented. It is completely safe; we have a five-point harness and helmets. Our jeep (R&R) was actually built by my husband.”

The Gordon’s are members of the Skookumchuck Mud Daubers, a Lewis County jeep racing club. “There are a lot of clubs that people can join if they want to do some 4x4 (racing). We don't just race; we also ride in the mountains on roads that are open to off-road vehicles. These runs are organized runs called Fun Runs. Our jeep racing includes off-road racing mostly. We do barrels (very similar to horse barrel racing) two at a time. The fastest person back wins.” says Rebecca

“Roller-overs are part of the game/sport”, she adds. “Our jeeps are designed to withstand a hard roller-over so that the passengers/drivers are completely safe. I can't even tell you how many times my husband has rolled our jeep, but if you ask Parker it is A LOT! We also do cross country racing, where we race in the woods; through mud, over rocks, deep ruts.”

More than a little interested in this intriguing sport, I asked Rebecca what ages are allowed to participate. She answered, “That is what is so

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impressive about this sport. All ages are welcome. We have infants to great-great grandparents who race. It truly is a family sport. The community helps one another to make sure you get to race if your rig breaks. They are there to help fix it.” The youngsters must sit in a parents lap until they are big enough to reach the pedals on their own, while the parent operates the brake/accelerator. The little ones can also participate in a toy pull event and win trophies for competing.

Racing is possible all over Western Washinton, from Castle Rock to Ethel and east of the mountains. Some courses are paved and others are privately owned dirt tracks. The public is always allowed to come and watch, though some venues charge a spectator fee. The Skookumchuck Mud Daubgers even hold a play day/race ever year in July at the Fairgrounds.

Rebecca say that Parkers little sister, Charlie Anne (4 months-old), will participate later this year. So what do you think? Is your family ready to start their engines?

Come join the racing fun starting April 6th!Tickets are available at the front entry ticket office and parking is always free. Kids 12 and under can sign up for the

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For a complete schedule, please visit southsoundspeedway.com.

SWWFTiffany is a mother, wife, photographer, outdoor enthusiast and a little of everything in between. She lives in Salkum with her husband, James, and daughters, Amelia and Alice.

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For more information about racing events this spring/summer time please visit pnw4wda.org/.

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