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6 in other words october6 2016 Natural Path to Health: Back to School By Dr. Carol McIntyre Welcome to the return of school for all you parents out there. Here are a few notes regarding daily routine and hygiene to keep our families safe and hap- py. Let’s start with the basics. Please remember my previous articles regard- ing lice. Many news channels have been reporting on super lice and how difficult it is to eradicate. Please check your child daily for nits (eggs) and remove them accordingly. Oregon state policy says that children are allowed in school with nits but not with live bugs. Teach your children about how lice can spread includ- ing close contact as well as sharing clothing including hats. This is the best way to prevent transmission al- though it inhibits general interaction to some extent. It doesn’t mean children can’t play and have fun but rather just have awareness. Also, there has been controversy regarding hand sanitizer. I understand the school has a policy in which all children use hand sanitizer prior to snack or lunch time. This does save time; however, teaching good hand washing techniques is the best way to train our children in good hygiene. Teach children to first wet their hands, turn the water off (to conserve), then scrub their hands with soap while singing the ABCs. Then children may rinse their hands with finger tips pointed down so all debris washes out of the fingernail beds. Also instill washing after sneezing/coughing and using the bathroom. These are good habits the children should learn for any disease prevention. Remember that starting back to school is some- times exhausting for the children and when they come home they may be ‘cranky.’ They are most likely tired and probably hungry. A quick snack and a brief relax- ing time will serve the whole family. The brain actually takes more energy to work properly than does physical activity. So remember that they need to refuel in order to avoid conflicts later in the evening… because they still have to do their homework! Limiting TV and computer/gaming time is also important. Where Are They Now? Tim Brown continued from front page Tim and Amy have purchased and are remodeling a home in Salmon Creek, Washington. Tim recently start- ing working as a survey technician for Harper, Houf, Peterson, Righellis, Inc. who provide engineering, planning, landscape architecture and surveying services. Amy works as an ultrasound technician at the Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. When he’s not surveying or remodeling his new home, Tim enjoys playing the guitar, doing photography and roasting his own coffee. What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Upcoming Events Ongoing Programs Vernonia Flood Stories Homeschool Library Time Wednesday, October 26, 6 – 8 pm History, images, and stories from the floods of 1996, 2007, and 2015. Inspi- rational stories about people coming together and support received. For people new to the community as well as for those who have experienced these events. Program is intended to be interactive and upbeat – even in difficult times, there is humor and caring. Emceed by Tobie Finzel. If you have questions or wish to con- tribute to the program, please contact Shannon Romtvedt (503) 429-1818 or shannonr@vernonia-or.gov. K-5 Library Time: 3D Halloween Lanterns Thursday, October 20, 4 – 5 pm For children grades K-5 and parents. Materials and a snack provided. Halloween Pre-Parade Photo Shoot Monday, October 31, 3:45 – 4:30 pm Come to the library in costume before lining up to pick up a treat and get your picture taken with a spooky backdrop. Photos from the event will be on Facebook, can be emailed, and some may appear in the newspaper. Halloween parade begins at 4:30 pm. Movie Nights Tuesday, October 18, 6 pm Thursday, October 27, 6 pm (Family Movie Night) Relax and enjoy a movie and popcorn at the library. Call or visit the library for movie titles. Wednesday, October 12, 1 pm Opportunity for homeschoolers and families to get together at the library. Geared to K – 5 students, but older students are welcome. Will need par- ents to attend to help with activities. Writer’s Group October 20 3 rd Thursday of every month, 6 – 7:30 pm. For writers with all levels of experience. Book Discussion Group October 24* Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm * 1 week early due to Halloween. Selection for October 24: A Mercy by Toni Morrison Contact the library to reserve a book for the discussion. It has been studied that a child who has more than 2 hours of TV/Screen time a day is more prone to depres- sion and obesity. Please keep this in mind. Encourage an outdoor activity after school even for a brief mo- ment and limit screen time for optimal results. Let’s make this transition into autumn a fabu- lous one! There is much to be learned and understood as we all strive toward greatness. Think about our town and our schools and ways of supporting it. Volunteer if you can. Promote wellness. Above all, be great parents and community supporters. If you don’t have a child in the Vernonia schools remember that every child needs to learn and we as a community are here to support them. We grow together because we build it together… in whatever capacity that is. Thanks for joining me. Be Well ~ No Holiday Food Boxes From Vernonia Cares Things have changed this year for the Vernonia Cares Food Bank, with much less funding being one of the major issues. With this in mind, the Vernonia Cares Board of Directors reluctantly voted to not provide holiday food boxes this year. Last year, for the first time, this stand-alone project (not using regular food bank groceries) barely covered the costs of the turkey and products for Vernonia’s Voice is published on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Look for our next issue on October 20th. a holiday meal. As everyone knows, grocery prices continue to escalate. Knowing that fact, the Board made a difficult fiscal decision to no longer do the project. The Board and staff would gladly assist any other group or organization (or a combination of those) to help outline how to assume responsibility for the holiday food boxes. Interested people may contact the food bank at (503) 429-1414 and ask for Sandy. Food bank business hours are Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Messages may be left at other times and will be responded to as quickly as possible if contact information is left with the message. TOO BUSY? 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