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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.
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Storytimes
Baby and Toddler Time
Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bub-
bles! For ages 0 – 3. Older siblings
welcome.
Preschool Storytime
Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Stories and a craft/activity for children
up through age 5.
Library Hours & Contact
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 – 5
Tuesday, Thursday: 1 – 7
Saturday: 10 – 4
Closed Sundays
Phone: (503) 429-1818
E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov
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