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PAGE 11 

this month... 

Activities — January events 

Did you know? — Snowy facts 

Yo Gabba Gabba 

Boys in ballet 

Persevering the norm 

10 

8 

Family-made app 

Mooberry Farm fun 

Parental resources 

Web bookmarks 

Monthly fun 

31 facts and activities 

Let's eat cake! Book review: It's 

Birthdays 

good to be good 

14 

Clutter clean-up 

3 steps to success 

Early learning activity — Tracing time 

Pets & babies — Easing the transition 

6 

Scrapbook — Who's in the spotlight? 

Day Trip — Olympic Game Farm 

7 

Sniffle no more — How to stay healthy 

4 

In the kitchen 

Family pizza 

17 

Extra, extra! — Delivering Family in style 

19 

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12 

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24 26 

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Teacher Feature — Teaching, laughing and inspiring 

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4 • January 2013 • Southwest Washington Family 

Events 

1 

Polar Bear Plunge 

12 p.m., Long Lake Park 

Watch (or join in!) this annual ritual of bringing in the new year 

with a chill. Enjoy campfires, music, hot cocoa and coffee and the 

big plunge at 1 p.m. All ages are welcome. Enjoy as a spectator or a 

participant. For more information, please call 360-491-0857. 

2 

LEGO Club 

3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tenino Timberland Library 

Explore your creativity and exercise your brain! Make new 

friends and have fun building with LEGO blocks at the library. 

5 

Build A Bird House 

9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Home Depot 

Children ages 5-12 are invited during this time to learn 

craftsman skills. Kids get to keep the craft they build and will also 

receive a free apron. Parent supervision is required. 

Construction Night 

6 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library 

Bring your friends and family to the library to build, 

stack, snap, and construct! We'll have sets of bricks, 

blocks, logs, wheels, rods and pulleys, and puzzles too. 

4 

Monster Jam 

7:30 p.m., Tacoma Dome 

Watch monster trucks crash, 

jump, fly and weave their way around 

the track. 4 shows are available during 

the weekend. Want to get an even closer 

look? Join in the pit part on Saturday 

morning and safely show your kids the 

trucks up close. For more information, 

please visit tacomadome.org/events. 

12 Boys Dance 

10:45 a.m., Centralia Ballet Academy 

Boys 4-7 years old can shimmy and shake to music from 

Super Mario Brothers and learn rhythm while listening to the Star 

Trek soundtrack. This dance exploration class is offered for free each 

Saturday. For more information, please call 360-623-9010 or visit 

centraliaballet.com. 

What are you 

going to laugh 

about? 

January 24 is 

Belly Laugh Day!

Trans Alta 

Chehalis Professional Bldg 

McDonalds 

Cedar Village IGA 

Cascade West Vet Hospital 

17 

Steel Drums Concert 

7 p.m., Chehalis Middle School commons 

Come support 7th and 8th grade students as they 

share the skills they have learned from instructor Gary Riler. 

26 

Invest in Literacy 

8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Centralia College 

Science Center 

Register to learn how literacy can be linked 

to all activities with children, from blocks to outdoor play 

and sensory play. Early educators, home school parents, 

preschool teachers, child care providers and parents 

are welcome. For payment, registration and questions, 

please call 360-736-9391 x654. 

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Kids Cooking Basics 

6 p.m., Northwest Pediatric Center Centralia 

Registered dietician Jody Kline will 

teach your children how to make a 

healthy breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Join in 

the fun and see what clean and tasty cooking is all 

about. This class is recommended for children 8-12 

years old. To register or for more information, please 

call 736-6778. 

29 

Hawaiian Beach Party 

6:30 p.m., Chehalis Timberland Library 

Aloha! Bring the family to the library 

for Hawaiian-themed stories, activities 

and crafts. Check out some books and films 

on Hawaii to share at home. 


is thankful for our business supporters. 

Centralia Factory Outlet Center 

L.C. School Retirees Association 

Friends of the Chehalis Library 

Edward Jones 

Cascade Mental Health 

We appreciate your sponsorship 

of our NIE program! 

Looking for more to do? 

If your school/group has family-friendly activities 

that are open to the public please let us know! 

Send your event info (following the above format) 

to cwilson@swwfamily.com. 

Centralia General Agencies, Inc. 

Trisha T. Goldsby DDS, PS 

Lewis County Eye & Vision 

J. Robert Wohlers, DDS, FAGD 


Did you Know? SNOW!!! 

Finland is home to a 

SNOWCASTLE (think gigantic 

igloo), Sweden boasts its 

ICEHOTEL and Canada has the 

amazing HÔTEL DE GLACE. 

Beautiful lights shows, snow 

restaurants and hotels - yes, 

you can sleep in them. What 

magical winter wonderlands! 

Most snowflakes 

are less than a half 

an inch in diameter. 

Snow Squall 

A snow squall is an intense period of 

moderate to heavy snowfall, accompanied 

by strong, gusty surface winds and 

possibly lightning (generally moderate to 

heavy snow showers). Snow accumulation 

may be significant. 


According to the National Weather Service, Seattle 

recorded its maximum snowfall ever in a 24-hour 

period on February 1, 1916. Records state an 

amazing 21.5". Other parts of western Washington 

received between 2 and 4 feet of snow. 

The world record for the 

tallest snowman took 

over a month to build. 

The snowy creature stood 

a little over 122 feet tall 

and, to be specific, wasn't 

a snowman after all … it 

was a snow woman! 

True or False? 

It can never be too cold 

to snow? 

True. 

HOW BIG WAS THE LARGEST 

SNOWFLAKE EVER RECORDED? 

Do some research (with your parents 

permission or help) and find out! 

Hint: We hear you would have needed 

something longer than a ruler to 

measure it! 

Want more snowy facts? The National Snow and Ice Data 

Center has some great information. Visit their site at nsidc.org. 

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MAKE FOOD FUN 

Read the instructions. 

Then, number the 

pictures in order. 

Cover a tortilla with 

shredded mozzarella cheese. 

Place a slice of tomato in the 

center for the nose. 

Tuck a slice of cucumber 

under each side of the 

tomato to form cheeks. 

Cut a slice of red bell pepper 

into three parts and place 

below the tomato to form the 

mouth. 

Use a slice of stuffed olive 

for each eye. 

For whiskers, place two 

pieces of sliced green onion 

on either side of the 

cucumber cheeks. 

Cut ears out of another 

tortilla and place in position. 

Lightly press down your 

ingredients so they stay in 

position. Then eat and enjoy! 

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Boys in 

Ballet 

by Tiffany Venters of Salkum 

Most people don’t think of male 

dancers when they think of ballet. Most of 

the time we conjure up images of our cute 

little girls and delicate women in over-thetop 

frilly tulle tutus: but, have you ever 

considered enrolling your sons in ballet? 

Prepare yourself because ballet for 

boys is anything but girly. If you have 

witnessed men in ballet you will wonder 

how easy it is to carry a woman gracefully 

across a room, or jump into the air and 

spin twice before landing lithely on 

your feet. Men were, in fact, the first 

professional dancers, dating back to the 

1600’s. France’s Louis XIV founded the 

first academy for professional dancing in 

1661. If you are looking for a fun activity 

for your young man in the 21st Century 

make sure he hears what local 12-year-old 

dancer, Jaysten Barada, has to say. 

Jaysten, a sixth grade student at 

Washington Elementary School in 

Centralia, started dancing only two years 

ago. He and his brother (Jordan, 19) 

decided to give ballet a try after their 

mother encouraged them. Jaysten practices 

four times a week at Centralia Ballet 

Academy, including a free guys ballet 

class on Saturdays that hosts dancing to 

music like the Star Wars theme and Super 

Mario Brothers! His Saturday instructor, 

Mick Gunter says, “Jaysten is a great kid. 

We’re lucky he’s part of our studio. He 

Increase your 

athleticism 

Learn strength building and agility through ballet 

Part II 

Persevering 

through the 

norm 

really brings a lot to our school and our 

students.” 

Coordination, strength, grace, 

musicality and discipline are only a few 

of the benefits of ballet. For Jaysten ballet 

has allowed for camaraderie with others 

who also can’t help but move when they 

hear music. He has gained confidence 

with his ability to try new things and be 

successful. “Sometimes I get nervous 

testing in strings (violin), but I’m never 

nervous testing in ballet.” 

So, what does a typical class look 

like? During the week they work on 

normal ballet exercises like the bar and 

What production has been the most fun to 

be in? “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. I was 

a village boy and a goblin. The costumes 

were cool.” ~ Jaysten B. 

combination movements. On Saturday’s 

the older boys’ (ages 7+) class work on 

extras: calisthenics and plyometrics, to 

increase their speed and jump height, 

and pushups and pull-ups, to give them 

the needed strength to lift girl ballerinas. 

Sometimes they have special guest 

instructors to teach things like fencing 

and acrobatics. The little guys’ (ages 4-6) 

ballet class focuses on creative movement. 

Jaysten’s mother, Jenny Jordan, 

explains, “Ballet has enriched our family 

life. I’m proud of Jaysten for being brave 

enough to try, even though it may not be 

what is popular. He follows his own path.” 

When asked who inspires him he says, 

“My brother Jordan. He works hard and 

practices until he gets it right.” In fact his 

favorite production was the Nutcracker

Several celebrities use ballet to help them: 

Jean-Claude Van Damme - Actor 

Walter Payton – 

NFL all-time leading rusher 

Herschel Walker – 

Dallas Cowboys running back 

Personal, patient-centered care 

for women 

by a woman 

Sylvia Swanson, ARNP/CNM 

Nurse Practitioner and Midwife 

Sylvia Swanson with new mom Ashley and baby Brooklyn 

Necessary gear: Tights, dance belt (bottoms), 

white t-shirt and ballet shoes. 

where Jordan played a Russian dancer. His favorite production he’s been in? 

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. I was a village boy and a goblin. The costumes were 

cool.” 

Jaysten says, “Ballet is a fun thing to do. There are a lot of friends you can 

make in it and it will help you in football and sports.” He is absolutely right. 

Many male celebrities, including actors and athletes, utilize ballet as a way to 

gain strength, endurance, fluidity and agility. Jean-Claude Van Damme took 

ballet as a way to make his martial arts more visually beautiful. I’m sure most of 

the women in the world are thankful that he did. 

If you or your children are interested in dancing (ages 4+) you can contact 

the Centralia Ballet Academy at info@centraliaballet.com, the Southwest 

Washington Dance Center in Chehalis at swdancenter@rainierconnect.com, or 

Allen Creek Dance Studio at 360-740-1089. 

SWWF 

Tiffany 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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CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST! 

See Your Art 

In Print! 

As we ring in the new year, we welcome 

a new contest at SWW Family. 

Get creative and show us your talent. Send us 

your favorite artwork and you will be entered. One 

winner will be selected each to quarter and their 

creativity will be brought to life. The first winner 

will receive notecards featuring their own artwork. 

Calling all 

artists! 

Get Your Creativity StARTed. 

• Contest is open to children 18 years of 

age and younger. 

• One entry per person, per quarter please. 

• Art must be two-dimensional and no 

larger than 8.5” x 11”. 

• Sorry, art creations will not be returned. 

• BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR 

CONTACT INFORMATION SO WE CAN 

CALL YOU IF YOUR ART IS CHOSEN. 

Mail or deliver to: 


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321 N. Pearl 

Centralia, WA 98531 

“Everything you can imagine is real.” ~ Pablo Picasso 

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A Kid-tested and 

mother-approved app! 

Washington mom Katie Smith found her niche while raising 

two tech-savvy toddlers. 

Wanting the flexibility to be with her family, she and 

husband Daniel started their own business creating apps 

and online games. Somewhere between diapers changes 

and pre-school pick ups Mooberry Farm was created. 

Mooberry Farm is a fun and educational game for 

toddlers and preschoolers. Kids can play with animals in 

wacky ways, listen to catchy tunes, practice spelling and 

color fun farm pictures. 

Q. How many hours (best estimate) did the creation of this app take? 

A. 9 months, from start to finish. 

Q. What was the funniest thing that happened during the process? 

A. My daughter had lots of opinions along the way which made it pretty fun. 

Sometimes the apples were the wrong color or the cow wasn't silly enough 

and she would tell me how it really should be done. I think giving her the title 

of co-developer would be pretty accurate. My son was also amazingly good 

at finding bugs. I guess 2-year-olds and their chubby little fingers use tablets 

differently. We were running through some final tests and we let Grady play 

the game for a bit. He immediately found a bug and we tried and tried to 

reproduce it but just couldn't. Finally we gave up and just watched him play 

until he found it again. He may have a career as a tester in his future! 

Katie’s son Grady, 2 1/2, and daughter Finley, 

4, love playing MOOBERRY FARM. 

We hope your young children will enjoy 

this app as much as ours have! 

Where to buy it: 

Mooberry Farm is available 

on iTunes, Google Play and 

BlackBerry App World. 

Intended audience: Kids 1 

to 5 years old. 

Cost: $1.99 

What apps do 

your kids love? 

Share with us 

on Facebook. 

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Parent Like a Pro 

Websites & Resources You Should Know 

Parenting doesn't come with a manual, but there are many resources 

available to help you through the journey. 

Here are some Web favorites from Lewis County Head Start's 

Partnerships Manager Tina Moorehouse. 

Working Family Resource Center 

Videos, tips and webinars fostering high-functioning families and 

healthy and productive employees. 

http://www.workingfam.org/ 

Parent Involvement Matters 

Advocates of a collaborative family/school/community partnership to 

help students. 

http://www.parentinvolvementmatters.org/ 

Parent Help 1-2-3 

Helping families in Washington State find programs and resources. 

http://www.parenthelp123.org 

KidsHealth 

Touted as the "non-doctor speak" resource for kids health. 

http://kidshealth.org 

KinshipCare 

Resources and support options for grandparents or family members 

raising a relative's child. 

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/kinshipcare/ 

Washington State Child Protective Services 

Prevention tips and reporting for child abuse and/or neglect. 

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/safety/abusereport.asp 

What are the family/parenting websites you just 

can’t live without? Let us know on Facebook. 

“We may not be able to prepare the future 

for our children, but we can at least 

prepare our children for the future.” 

~ Franklin D. Roosevelt 


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Today would be a 

good day to write 

thank you letters 

for all your 

Christmas gifts. 

National Thank 

You Month 

For tonight’s movie, 

rent a movie with a 

winter theme. Make 

a big bowl of 

popcorn and enjoy 

the show. 

Make a cup of hot 

cocoa today for each 

member of your 

family. Put a dollop of 

whipped cream on top. 

Lewis Carroll was 

born on this day in 

1832. Make a drawing 

of one of the 

characters from Alice 

in Wonderland such 

as The White Rabbit, 

The Mad Hatter or 

The Queen of Hearts. 

Put together a family 

calendar for the 

entire year. Mark 

everyone’s birthday, 

school holidays, 

anniversaries and 

special days. 

Sprint from one end 

of a basketball court 

to the other. How 

many times can you 

go back and forth in 

10 minutes? 

National Staying 

Healthy Month 

Watch the news today 

as the President is 

Inaugurated. Which 

part of the ceremony 

do you find most 

interesting? 

Inauguration 

Day 

Get a group together. 

Choose a tune you 

all enjoy and play 

your kazoos together. 

Kazoo Day 

Write out your list of 

10 long-term goals 

for the New Year. 

New Year’s Day 

Fill five or six 

glasses with different 

amounts of water. 

Make a tune tapping 

them lightly with a 

wooden spoon. 

Save up for something 

special! Start a 

jar or a piggy bank 

and put in change 

whenever you can. 

Make a January 

scrapbook. 

Include photos of 

your family and 

memorabilia from 

special events and 

excursions this 

month. 

Find a puzzle put 

it together with a 

friend to find the 

solution. 

National Puzzle 

Day 

Choose something 

new to make or do 

this month. Start 

collecting the 

materials you’ll need 

for your new hobby. 

National 

Hobby Month 

Which is the most 

cluttered part of your 

room? Get containers 

together and 

organize the clutter, 

label the containers 

and throw away or 

recycle unwanted 

pieces. 

Discuss frost today in 

class. What does it 

look like and feel like? 

How does it form? Or 

make a fruity and 

frosty treat at home by 

mixing different fruit 

juices and then 

freezing them. 

Write a one paragraph 

description of your 

favorite pie, what is 

in it and why it is 

your favorite. 

National Pie Day 

What did you do this 

month to stay healthy: 

walk, ride your bike, 

eat nutritious foods? 

What will you carry 

forward to stay 

healthy next month? 

National Staying 

Healthy Month 

2013 

Chart how many 

hours of sleep you 

get per night. 

Between 9.5 and 11.5 

should be your target. 

Festival of Sleep 

Day 

30 minutes of 

walking can boost 

your brainpower. 

Start walking with 

some friends daily. 

Ben Franklin was 


1706. Discuss his 

accomplishments 

and inventions. Why 

are these important 

to all of us today? 

Try to say as many 

nice things to people 

as possible today. 

National 

Compliment Day 

Jackie Robinson was 


1919. He was a great 

sportsman. 

Participate in 

a sport today 

in honor of 

Jackie 

Robinson. 

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Put three objects in a 

bag. Ask friends to 

feel inside the bag 

and guess what’s 

inside. Discuss how 

blind people use their 

sense of touch. Louis 

Braille was born on 

this day in 1809. 

Why is milk important? 

Discuss the different 

ways you consume 

milk? Where does milk 

come from? 

Look through a page in 

this magazine and find 

a word you do not 

understand. Have 

everyone in class do 

this activity and list the 

words on the board. 

Now have students 

look up the meanings 

in a dictionary. 

How many different 

“opposites” can 

your class think of 

today? Make a list 

and add to it 

throughout the day. 

Opposites Day 

Find the two identical snowmen. 

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Wrap up warm and 

go for a walk today. 

See how many 

different kinds of 

birds you 

can spot. 

National 

Bird Day 

Find a chore to do at 

home or ask a parent to 

allocate a chore. Put 

forth extra effort and 

see if you can 

accomplish something 

especially nice today. 

Milk 

Day Work Harder Day 

Make a map today 

of your home and 

yard, as if you are 

looking down on it 

from above. Use 

color to show 

different elements. 

Invite some 

friends over or 

gather the family 

together for 

Family Game 

Night 

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Mikhayla M. turns 1 on 

January 2! 

Madison S. turns 8 on 

January 10! 

Drayven G. turns 7 on 

January 6! 

Spencer C. turns 7 on 

January 3! 

Joseph G. turns 11 on 

January 15! 

Alexis S. turns 4 on 

January 5! 

Kaleb S. turns 12 on 

January 31! 

Cyndal S. turns 4 on 

January 12! 

January 

B 

Violet S. turns 1 on 

January 23! 

Sebastian H. turns 5 on 

January 6! 

I R T H D A 

Submit your February birthdays online 

at swwfamily.com! 

Hope B. turns 9 on 

January 15! 

Jayden O. turns 2 on 

January 14! 

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Belated 

Teegan P. turned 12 on 

December 26! 

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February deadline is January 18, 2013. 

Blake E. turns 4 on 

January 31! 

Preston F. turns 7 on 

January 11! 

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Belated 

Brooke A. turned 10 on 

December 28! 

Belated 

Madison B. turned 8 on 

December 9! 

Samantha W. turned 8 on 

December 31! 

Tyler W. turns 6 on 

January 22! 

Grady W. turns 5 on 

January 30! 

Belated 

Belated Belated 

Ethan O. turned 5 on 

December 25! 

Cyren B. turned 6 on 

December 19! 

Jordyn W. turns 7 on 

January 5!

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reader book 

review 

Good PeoPle 

everywhere 

by Lynea Gillen 

Three Pebbles Press, 2012 

Intended for ages 3 and up 

This book conveys the simple message that each 

day average people all around the world do good 

things. Straightforward statements on each page 

and corresponding soft, lovely illustrations the author 

highlights 14 positive activities that any youngster can 

understand. 

I found it incredibly refreshing to be reminded that, 

“Today, in neighborhoods all over the world, millions 

and millions of people are doing very good things.” 

I think it’s still important for us to take a moment to 

focus on the positive, and further, to talk about how 

our actions can contribute to making the world a 

better place. 

I give it a 5 and would definitely recommend it to 

other parents! Even though this was a nice read with 

my seven-year-old, I think the book is geared toward 

a younger audience. There is no plot to follow and 

the language and concepts are simple enough for 

preschoolers. 

Reviewed by “a mother trying to 

do good” in Centralia. 

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Clutter Free In 

Organization is on the resolution list, but that 

doesn’t mean it will get checked off. Here are 

three tips to get you started. 

Storage Solutions 

1. Utilize your under-bed areas. Fill old shoe 

boxes, coffee canisters or plastic containers 

and store them out of site, available to rotate 

when fresh toys are needed. 

2. Recycle a shoe organizer (the kind that 

hangs on your closet door) for art supplies or 

Barbies. 

3. Save the clear plastic bags that come with 

new comforters, sheet sets, etc. They are 

perfect for odd-shaped toys. 

Going to the doctor? 

Next time you schedule a dentist 

appointment or a well-check ask 

what type of toys they need for the 

lobby or play area. When you go in for 

your appointment have your children 

bring a gently used toy and donate it! 

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Downsize with donations! 

Visiting Nurses Thrift Shop 

222 South Pearl, Centralia 

360-623-1562 

Growing Places Thrift Store 

515 Harrison Avenue, Centralia 

360-736-0575 

Centralia Goodwill 

519 Harrison Avenue, Centralia 

360-736-3828 

It worked for me! 

Suggestions from our fans 

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Extra, Extra! 

SWW Family magazine 

DELIVERY BOY EXTRAORDINAIRE! 

Nick M. enjoys delivering our magazine to classrooms at his school. 

Thanks Nick! That’s some awesome attire you are sporting! 

Q: Why do you deliver SWWF? 

A: Because it is fun. I get exercise while walking around the 

school. 

Q: What do you enjoy about going in the classrooms? 

A: I like seeing other kids. I like getting attention. The other kids 

call me the paper boy. I also look cool in my get-up and new 

delivery bag. 

Q: Do you read the magazine yourself ? 

A: Yes, I read some of it. This year, I have to pick an article and 

tell one of the classrooms about it. 

Thanks for reading! 


Kids & 

Seniors 

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Two 

Adult 

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per customer. At participating salons. 

Offer Expires 1/31/13 

1114 View Avenue (next to Subway) 

Centralia 360-736-1230 

1640 Northwest Louisiana (next Walgreens) 

Chehalis 360-748-6425 

Nick M., 9 years 

4th Grade 

Toledo Elementary 

Do you enjoy our magazine? We would love to hear your stories! 

Photos and letters may be mailed to: 

SWW Family, 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or emailed to cwilson@swwfamily.com. 

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Locations To Serve You! 

it’s gonna be great

ACTIVITIES FOR EARLY LEARNERS 

The quetzal is a beautiful bird that lives in Central and South 

America. Find the differences between the two quetzal birds. 

Q is for Quetzal 

q is for quetzal 

How many words or pictures can you find 

on this page that havethe sound that the 

letter Q makesin the word quetzal? 

How many ? 

How many ? 

How many ? 

Learning Buddies: Read the first part of the sentence aloud. Ask your child to think of a way to finish the sentence. Write 

your child’s words in the lines. Read the entire sentence to your child while pointing out that reading is done from left to 

right. Older children may want to trace all or some of the letters in the sentence. 

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Babies of 2012 

Did your family welcome a new addition in 2012? 

Enter your baby today 

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Pet Meets Baby: 

Easing the Transition 

When a baby is being welcomed into the home where a pet is present, individuals may have to make some 

changes to ensure the introduction and subsequent living arrangements go smoothly. Even the best-behaved 

pet may feel anxious around a new family member. 

Babies and animals have similar needs. Each relies on a parent to provide basic essentials: food, shelter 

and affection. Pets that are already established in a home may feel jealousy or confusion when a baby arrives. 

A child can throw schedules out of the window and contribute to a bit of chaos until a routine is established. 

Animals who are used to a certain way of life might be upset by the changes. Then again, there are some pets 

that simply go with the flow. 

To be a responsible pet parent and parent to an infant, there are certain things to do to ease the transition at 

home. Here are some things to consider. 

Before the baby comes home 

• Make sure the pet is current on all vaccinations and 

gets a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. 

• Gradually introduce the pet to the smells and sounds 

that will be the baby's world. Have the pet go into the 

nursery and see the new furniture and toys. Let the cat 

or dog sniff at the baby's clothing. 

• Practice devoting attention to a doll and cuddling 

with it. This will acclimate the pet to seeing its owner 

doting affection on someone else. 

• Invite friends or family over who have a young child. 

Observe how the pet reacts around the youngster. 

• Start correcting behaviors that should be changed 

now so the pet won't associate them with the baby. 

For example, have the pet stop sleeping on the sofa. 

• Stock up on food, litter and other pet essentials so 

that the supply will be full when the baby comes and 

time for shopping is hard to come by. 

• Make arrangements for care of the pet for a few days 

during the hospital stay. 


When the baby is here 

• Send home a piece of clothing that the baby has 

worn to acclimate the dog or cat to the smell. 

• If the pet is very affectionate toward Mom, have 

someone else carry the infant into the house so Mom 

can greet the pet. 

• Gradually introduce a leashed pet to the baby using 

a lot of praise. 

• Check to see if the pet shows any behavioral issues, 

such as chewing, scratching or guarding food and 

toys. This could prove problematic when the baby is 

crawling. 

• Never leave the baby alone with the pet. Again, even 

a well-behaved pet may lash out if he or she feels 

threatened. 

• Teach the child the proper way to interact with the 

pet. 

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Name That Baby! 

Baby Facts! 

Top 5 girl & boy names in 

1961 in Washington* 

1. Lisa 

2. Susan 

3. Karen 

4. Lori 

5. Mary 

1. David 

2. Michael 

3. John 

4. Mark 

5. Robert 

Top 5 girl & boy names in 

2011 in Washington* 

1. Sophia 

2. Oliva 

3. Emma 

4. Isabella 

5. Emily 

1. Mason 

2. Liam 

3. Alexander 

4. Jacob 

5. Ethan 

Popular names for male/ 

female twins born in 2011 

1. Madison, Mason 

2. Olivia, Owen 

3. Jayda, Jayden 

4. Emma, Ethan 

5. Isabella, Isaiah 

444 

The number of 

boys named 

Mason 

440 

The number 

of girls named 

Sohpia 

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*Based on Social Security card application data. 

Lewis County Adventist sChooL 

ChristiAn eduCAtion 

PresChooL through grAde 10 

All day preschool and kindergarten options. 

Emphasis 

Community Service • Goal Setting 

Cross-age Mentoring • Leadership Training 

Our school with fully certified teaching staff have served 

Lewis County families from all faiths for over 55 years. 

For more information call 

Principal Carlton at 

360-748-3213 

or 360-269-4016. 

www.lcas.org 

MENTAL 

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“Smiles from the heart” 

Orthodontics for children and adults 

• Warm, caring atmosphere 

• Complimentary initial 

exam & consultation 

• No referral necessary 

• Invisalign certified 

provider 

• Most Insurances Accepted 

• Flexible Financing 

2405 Borst Ave. Centralia 

www.centraliaortho.com • 360-736-0129 

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Happy 2nd 

birthday 

Jaxon! 


Real Party 

Jaxon’s Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday 

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Submit your family 

photos to us at 

swwfamily.com! 

Ethan G. and Jaylynn G. ready for 

some football! 

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Jayden G. is ready for baseball 

season to start! 

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New Gear at 

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Chehalis WA 98532 

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Join Us 

January 1st & 

February 1st! 

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Each Piece! 

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Childrens Clothes 


DAY 

TRIP 

Hours: 


Driving Tours Are Currently Offered Daily 

From 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

1423 Ward Rd., Sequim, WA 98382 

360-683-4295 • 1-800-778-4295 

www.olygamefarm.com 

"My mom had put a stack 

of bread on the center 

console of my car and I was 

turned around helping my 

daughter with something 

and one of the grassland 

animals, a deer of some 

sort, stuck it's entire head 

in through my window and 

was eating the bread. There 

was a lot of belly laughing 

going on!" 

~Carrina S., Centralia 

Ruby S., Centralia, says her 

favorite part was the bears. 

They would sit on their 

bottoms and would sort of 

wave or cover their eyes with 

their paws and perform 

other cute and entertaining 

gestures. They are really good 

at catching the bread you 

throw to them. 

It’s worth the trip! 

It's worth the trip just to 

see the buffalo's big, blue 

tongues. They will lick your 

hand, your rearview mirror, 

your window, whatever. 

Very entertaining! 

Driving Tour Rates: Adults 15 and up: $12.00 

Kids 6-14: $11.00 (5 and under free) 

Seniors 55 and up: $11.00 

! WARNING 

!!! WHEAT 

BREAD ONLY !!! 

Are we allowed to bring 

our own bread to feed? 

Yes you can bring your own 

bread in to feed, wheat 

or whole grain bread is 

only permitted.(No white, 

sourdough, etc.) 

I would recommend you 

buy or bring a whole loaf of 

bread per person — you will 

definitely need at least that 

much. Children go through it 

really fast and some of the 

animals, such as the llamas, 

are picky and will not take 

half a piece if you are trying 

to ration. 

How long does the 

tour take? 

Typical drive tour takes 

anywhere from 45 minutes 

to 1 hour. The admission 

ticket is good for all day until 

closing. 

Where do the animals 

come from? 

Most of the Olympic Game 

Farm’s animals are the 

offspring of our past animal 

actors. Several others are 

either rescues; overflow 

from other licensed animal 

facilities; retired from 

acting in the entertainment 

industry (other trainers); or 

we just received as gifts and 

donations from licensed 

individuals. 

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SWW Kidsignment is a consignment event held twice each year. If you have gently used children’s 

outdoor toys, and much more! Consignors earn up to 70%! Consign and volunteer to shop the pre-sale on Friday, March 23, 2012. 

March 2nd - 3rd, 2013 

Details at 

swwfamily.com 

& maternity clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, baby equipment, books, games, bedding, room decor, 

items that your children no longer need, register to be a consignor. Sell items without yard sale hassles! BUY & SELL children’s 


Sneezes 

and Sniffles 

Stay healthy when the 

sick season arrives 

he cold weather brings 

T with it a season of 

smiles, the first snowfalls 

and, unfortunately, cold 

and flu outbreaks. While 

everyone else is suffering, 

there are ways you can 

make it through the season 

unscathed. 

It is estimated that a 

billion people across North 

America will succumb to 

the cold virus this year, says 

Medline. Considering there 

is no cure for cold and flu 

viruses, prevention remains a 

person's best option at fending 

off cold and flu. There are 

different precautions to take 

that can help protect you 

against getting sick or at 

least reduce the frequency 

and severity with which 

cold and flu strike. 

Although there is no 

magic pill to take that 

will prevent you from 

catching a cold or the 

flu, there are ways 

to improve your 

odds. 

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* Wash your hands the right way. 

Washing your hands frequently remains the best 

way to keep viruses and bacteria that can make you 

sick from infiltrating the body. Washing your hands 

for at least 20 seconds can effectively remove any 

dirt, grime and invisible invaders. 

* Skip antibacterial products. 

Because colds and the flu are the result of viruses, 

which are different in behavior and structure from 

bacteria, they will not be killed off with the use of 

antibacterial products. What you may succeed in 

doing is killing off any beneficial bacteria on your 

hands as well as creating resistant bacteria that 

form with over-use of antibiotics and antibacterial 

products. 

* Get the flu shot. 

There is no vaccination to prevent the common cold, 

but there are immunizations that can help reduce your 

risk of getting the flu or help minimize its severity. 

Doctors' offices, clinics and even pharmacies all 

offer annual flu shots. 

* Use sanitizer on items around the house. 

Surfaces that are frequently touched by all members 

of the household should be wiped down with a 

disinfectant product. A solution of bleach and water 

is an effective sanitizer. Surfaces to sanitize include 

phones, doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, 

computer keyboards, faucets, toys, and countertops. 

Help Your Loved Ones Bathe 

Comfortably & Independently. 

Easily accessible walk-in tubs & showers can make a big splash with family & friends! 

360-388-3229 • www.countrysideconstructionllc.com 

* Avoid sick people. 

KidsHealth.org states that flu viruses and colds can 

travel up to 12 feet (from a sneeze or cough). Steer 

clear of anyone exhibiting symptoms, especially 

someone who is frequently sneezing or coughing. 

Parents should keep children home from school if 

they are sick. Do so until symptoms subside so as not 

to infect others. 

* Use a sanitizer product. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

advise that when hand-washing is not readily 

available, a good way to kill germs is to use an 

alcohol-based sanitizer lotion. While not as effective 

as washing hands in warm, soapy water, sanitizing 

products can be used in a pinch while you're on the 

go. 

* Cough into your sleeve. 

Rather than coughing or sneezing into your hands, 

do so into the crook of your elbow since this area 

rarely touches anything else. 

* Skip the buffet lunch. 

Buffet-style offerings are convenient and offer 

variety, but they are also a breeding ground for 

illnesses. These foods may have been sneezed or 

coughed on. Also, the serving spoons have been 

touched by dozens of people. 

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• Best-Bath showers and tubs 

help promote comfort, 

dignity, independence, 

safety, hygiene and more! 

• Air & water jets available on 

many models 

• The look and feel of real tile 

without the maintenance 

Come in and see our 

walk-in tub at 

Halls Drug’s 


& 

TEACHER 

FEATURE 

Mr. Fred Noreau 

Washington Elementary 

5th Grade 

“He is a great teacher and goes slowly through 

everything so we can learn. He is also very 

funny too!” ~ Miriam M., nominator 


SWW Family Teacher & Coach Feature 

Northwest Pediatric Center Presents: 

Kids Cooking Classes with Jody Kline, Registered Dietitian 

Class: “Kids Cooking Basics” 

Ages: 8-12 years 

Kids will learn to make: 

A breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner 

that can be recreated for your family! 

Where: Northwest Pediatric Center 

1907 Cooks Hill Road 

When: Monday, January 28, 2013 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Fee: $20.00 

Please call 360.736.6778 to Register 

NIE Sponsor 

Send in nominations for your favorite 

teacher or coach. 

Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or 

email to cwilson@swwfamily.com. If you email 

us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your 

message. Please give us a call at 807-8213. 

Name of teacher nominated and 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/coach 

should be featured on a separate piece of paper. If you have a picture 

of your teacher/coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to 

learn more.

Mr. Noreau’s class shared thoughts about 

their instructor. 

Knowledgeable 

“He’s taught me how to add fractions.” 

Funny 

~Shannon J. 

Mr. Noreau says: 

“My students have taught me 

so much. How to be a better 

person, patience and to be 

caring to all.” 

Motivating 

“In writing he tells us to go all the way. Use all 

the lines and don’t waste trees!” 

~Zackery P. 

“He always says: Close, but no cigar.” 

~Haven V. 

What is the biggest 

lesson you try to 

teach? 

"To not give up!" 

Chehalis Children’s Clinic 

370 S. Market Blvd • Chehalis, WA 98532 • 748-6693 

Conrad LeProwse, M.D., F.A.A.P Chris Nelson, M.D., F.A.A.P 

Lisa McCarthy, N.T.P., P.A.C. 

• Comprehensive Pediatric Care 

• Adolescent Gynecology 

• Same Day Appointments 

— Because Children Can’t Wait! 

ccckids370.com 

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Your new medical home ... 

Providence Chehalis Family Medicine 

Now accepting patients! 

Serving patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. 

Francisco Chan, MD, has several years of experience in family medicine 

working at community-based clinics. He received his medical/surgical degree 

from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, and completed a 

residency at JFK Family Practice Residency in Edison, New Jersey. 

Leah Uy, MD, is a recent graduate of John F. Kennedy Medical Center 

Family Practice Residency Program in Edison, New Jersey. She completed a 

medical internship at Philippine General Hospital in Manila, and earned her 

medical degree from De LaSalle University Health Sciences Institute in Cavite, 

Philippines. Dr. Uy is board certified in family medicine. 

Lisa Mesaros, PA-C, is a licensed physician assistant with extensive 

experience in both internal medicine and family medicine. She studied 

pre-med at Michigan State University and earned a bachelor’s and master’s 

of science degree from Rutgers University. 

To schedule an appointment, call 360.767.6300. 

931 S. Market Blvd. 

Chehalis, WA 98532 

www.provmedicalgroup.org

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