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JULY/AUGUST 2015

PARTY BRINGING BOARD GAMES BACK!

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ack when we were kids, the best part about going back school was the school supply shopping – we couldn’t wait to pick out a brand new lunch box, open up a box of unused crayons, and of course, show off our “rad” backpacks and decorated binders. This summer as you shop for your kids’ school supplies, don’t forget to pick up something for their teacher too. On page 26, we have a few fun and creative DIY teacher gift ideas for you to make with your kids before school starts back up. If you have teenagers entering high school this year, you may want to share a story with them about a young man who started his own business while still in high school. With the help of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce, and a lot of encouragement from his parents, Edgar Godinez launched his salsa company, Oceguera Salsa. We have to say, it’s some of the best salsa our staff has ever tried. Be inspired by Edgar’s ambition and learn how the YEA! can help your teenager get a jump start in the world of business on page 6. But before you get back into the school mode, we have a few ideas to turn family game night into an interactive party for your friends and family. See our “Family Night Unplugged – Bringing Board Games Back” feature on page 18. There are plenty of ideas to make an average family game night into an event they won’t forget. As the school year is on the horizon, we hope Raise Magazine has helped you make the most of what’s left of these long summer days with your family.

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COMMUNITY A Hot Success

GARDENING Grow A Sugar Pea Teepee

LIVE Here Comes The Sun: Summer UV Safety Tips

LOVE Parenting An LGBTQ Teen

CREATE Colored Sensory

PARTY Family Night Unplugged: Bringing Board Games Back!

EAT Bento Boxes: Making Lunch Fun Again

KUDOS Character Counts

TRENDING Life Hack: College Edition

DO-IT-YOURSELF Teacher Gifts In A Jar

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ON THE COVER: Edgar Godinez with his product, Oceguera Salsa Raise Magazine is distributed in Visalia, Exeter, Woodlake and Tulare. If you would like copies available at your business, call 559.739.1747 Raise Magazine is published six times a year and distributed at high-traffic locations in the South Valley area. For a list of locations, call the DMI Agency office. Views expressed in columns are those of the columnist and not necessarily those of DMI Agency or its advertisers. © 2015 DMI Agency

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ome of us only dream of becoming our own boss, but Edgar Godinez made it a reality, and he achieved it at a young age. With the help of his family and Visaliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), Edgar turned his product, Oceguera Salsa, into a tangible enterprise. The YEA! program through the Visalia Chamber is a yearlong program designed to transform middle and high school students into entrepreneurial success stories by providing them with the tools necessary to successfully launch their own business. Students engage in hands-on learning by brainstorming ideas, writing business plans, and pitching their ideas to potentially receive start-up funding from investors. While building their businesses, the students learn to file paperwork with the County and State, work alongside business mentors, and utilize the media as part of their marketing strategy. With success stories across the nation, YEA! has provided teaching and mentorship opportunities to develop young minds into future CEOs, resulting in more than 1,700 businesses. YEA!

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prides itself on a 100 percent, on-time, high school graduation rate and 99 percent college graduation rate. Also, more than half of YEA! students continue their business for more than one year after graduating the academy. This past March, Visaliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YEA! students took to the stage, and presented their business plans to local leaders. There were 12 students, 8th through 12th grades, representing a total of seven businesses, and they had six minutes to pitch their new business to prominent members of the community. Representatives from various companies, like Suncrest Bank and Rosa Brothers Milk, determined the amount of funds allocated to each business based on the excellence of the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; business plans and presentations. Of those seven businesses, the investors also selected one business to represent the Visalia Chamber of Commerce in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Saunders Scholars Western Regional competition in Phoenix, Arizona. The local Shark Tank style event is an annual experience for the YEA! participants, hosted by the Visalia and Tulare Chambers of Commerce. This competition presented the opportunity to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships, an

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all-expenses paid trip to attend America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, DC, and a fast-track application pass for a chance to pitch their business on ABC’s Shark Tank. The YEA! curriculum was designed by entrepreneurs, educators, and business professionals. It is broken down into three major components: idea generation, business plan development, and the launch of new enterprises. The unique curriculum provides instructors with course objectives, discussion ideas, activities, and materials required for each class. Students learn through a projectbased method, over the eight-month program, combined with guest speakers and field trips. Edgar completed the YEA! program and started his salsa

Raise: When did you get the entrepreneurial bug? EG: “I think it really started at a young age. It probably started when I sold candy and offered tutoring services to my fellow students. You could also say it’s in my blood, because my grandfather was a salesman, and the same goes for my mother.” Raise: Who would you say is your mentor? EG: “Along with my mom being there to guide me, my entire family has been an incredible help. My father has the chance to enjoy one of his favorite past times, working the grill. My mother gets to be the star of the kitchen, and my amazing brother now handles my marketing. It truly is a family built business. Each member of my family has taught me something, making me and the business stronger.”

I am most excited about having the opportunity to share my family’s amazing salsa with the San Joaquin Valley, and on to become a state-wide sold product. EDGAR GODINEZ

company all while finishing his senior year at Redwood High School. Now, he is ready to enter the real world with this experience and knowledge under his belt, thanks to the YEA!. We had the incredible opportunity to meet up with Edgar to ask a few questions about his experience with YEA! and the recent success of Oceguera Salsa. Raise: How did you hear about the program? EG: “My mom kept a newspaper clipping and I’ve always enjoyed business. I was also in my high school Future Business Leaders of America program.” Raise: Who or what inspired you to be your own boss? EG: “My mom was definitely the inspiration behind joining the program. She has always been my support and encouragement to pursue my passions. She would often tell me to be the ‘Chief of your own tribe.’”

Raise: What are you most excited about with the future of Oceguera Salsa? EG: “I am most excited about having the opportunity to share my family’s amazing salsa with the San Joaquin Valley, and on to become a state-wide sold product.” Raise: What scholarships or opportunities have you gained through the YEA!? EG: “The YEA! has opened so many doors for me, one of the biggest doors would be having the opportunity to compete in the Saunders Scholars, a national scholarship competition focused on bettering youth through business. It was a great experience to travel out of state, network with other YEA! students, and learn more about the business world.” Raise: What advice would you have for other students who may be interested in YEA!? EG: “If you have an interest in YEA!, then go for it. The YEA!

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is an exceptional program that benefits all that participate. Not only do you learn about the business world, but you also learn about character. The program truly builds the future CEOs of this nation, and future leaders of their homes and communities.” Raise: Where can our readers purchase Oceguera Salsa? EG: “At this time, we are working with the state on officially having our product certified. We will be updating our Facebook page monthly about our progress. Edgar’s mentor, Stewart Elkin, is a retired business owner who provides consulting services with the Small Business Development Center, and was with Edgar every step of the way. From conception to fruition, Mr. Elkin guided Edgar through the steps of his business plan and into each entrepreneurship competition. In May, students of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce YEA! presented their new businesses at the State of the Chamber Expo held at the Visalia Convention Center. The participants of the program were taught how small businesses can leverage the media for marketing purposes. Topics encompassed press release writing, preparing for an interview, and engaging with a panel of media professionals.

Students involved in the YEA! will journey through the program as it equips them with life skills, including: budgeting, public speaking, research skills, and pushing them outside their comfort zone. Participants should expect to attend classes prepared with questions for guest speakers, and apply their new knowledge to their unique businesses. There’s no need to have any previous business experience to be successful in the YEA! program. Participants will learn everything through a highly unique, experiential project-based teaching model. According to Nicola Wissler, program manager of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce YEA!, “Students don’t even need to have a business idea prior to joining the program.” Nicola also shared the most successful students are highly motivated, driven, creative thinkers who are excited about new ideas and are looking to do something big. If you, or someone you know, is interested in the exciting environment of the Tulare and Visalia YEA! program, they are currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 class. Those interested will need to complete an application, get a recommendation letter, obtain a transcript, and participate in an interview. Download the application from the link highlighted below. It’s free to apply!

For more information on the Visalia/Tulare YEA! program. Call 559.734.5876 or visit: visaliachamber.org/YEAA33 facebook.com/YEAVisalia

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SUGAR PEA TEEPEE Text by Susan Schieferle, Master Gardener, University of California Cooperative Extension

any children cringe at the mention of “cooked peas” with dinner. But no unhappy faces will appear when edible, sweet pea pods are served fresh off the vine. Why? Because these pods (with the peas nestled inside) are juicy, crisp, sweet, and crunchy when popped into little mouths (and big mouths, too). And, if these pods are grown by children, chances are they won’t make it onto the dinner table. Somehow, they “disappear” on the way into the house from the garden! And constructing a teepee to grow them up makes for even more fun.

HERE WE GO! FIRST, choose a sunny spot in your garden OR a container at least 12 inches deep [in a sunny spot]. SECOND, make sure the garden or container soil has been amended or is from a purchased bag of garden soil to ensure good drainage. THIRD, put your teepee sticks in place over the area where the seeds will be planted. Secure the sticks at the top with string or plant tape. FOURTH, plant (sow) sugar pea seeds 1 inch deep at the base of the teepee sticks. Plant more than one seed per hole to insure germination. Your child can use a pencil (marked with 1 inch markings) to dig and measure the hole.

There are many varieties of sweet peas including snow peas, sugar peas, China peas, sugar snap peas, Oregon giant, and Oregon sugar pod.

FIFTH, gently water the soil over the seeds. Keep the soil lightly moist, not soaked. Do not let the soil dry out. Mulching on top of the soil will help keep the soil moist, cut down on water use, and help control weeds.

Before we plant these seeds, there are a couple things to learn about.

GERMINATION should happen in about 7-10 days. Be patient!

1. These peas enjoy cool weather growing conditions.

Have your child watch the growth carefully. After the SECOND set of leaves appears, the plant will send out tendrils that will eventually latch on to the “teepee.”

2. The seeds can be planted twice a year (early spring and late summer) for bi-annual harvesting. 3. Tendrils are the twisting, slender plant structure which twines around and climbs on any close object or plant. 4. The best times to sow seeds are in July-August for harvesting in October- November AND in October-November for harvesting in March-April. 5. Many structures can be used for tendrils to grab onto. These include trellises, strings tied between sticks, chicken wire, sticks, or branches made into a teepee.

Sugar Peas should be ready for harvest in about 60-80 days. There is nothing more fun than picking the pea pods fresh off the vine!

GARDENING TIP FOR JULY AND AUGUST: Keep weeds out of your garden area. Weeds take water and nutrients from garden plants. Mulching can help conserve irrigation during these very hot months of summer and keep weeds away.

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SUMMER UV SAFETY TIPS Text by, Carolina Quezada, MD, Family HealthCare Network Medical Director

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and several studies directly link overexposure to the sun with skin cancer. Although skin cancer is widespread, it is also a preventable cancer. Each year, we recognize July as UV Safety Month, raising awareness of the risks of sun damage. This summer, and throughout the year, join us in taking action to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risks of UV damage. Below are simple, everyday steps you can take to safeguard both you and your children’s skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun. Stay out of the sun or seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are at their peak. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 for everyday use. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 or higher if you are working, playing sports, or participating in other recreational activities outdoors. For infants less than six months of age, when adequate clothing and shade are not available, sunscreen with at least 15 SPF can be applied to small areas such as face and back of hands, as recommended by Academy of Pediatrics.

While protecting skin is often our first concern when it comes to sun exposure, our eyes are also very sensitive to sunlight and need proper protection. Eye experts caution us that too much exposure to UV light raises the risks of eye diseases, including cataract, growths on the eye, and cancer. Follow these guidelines to keep you and your family’s eyes safe all year long. Sun damage to eyes can occur anytime during the year, not just in the summertime, so be sure to wear UV-blocking sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats whenever you’re outside. Don’t be fooled by clouds, the sun’s rays pass through haze and thin clouds.

Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow for protective film on skin and reapply every two hours.

Never look directly at the sun. Looking directly at the sun at any time can damage the eye’s retina from solar radiation.

Re-apply sunscreen throughout the day liberally and repeatedly to all sun-exposed parts of skin, especially after sweating or swimming.

Pay special attention to kids and older family members: everyone is at risk, including babies, children, and senior citizens. Protect their eyes with hats and sunglasses.

Avoid sunburns, which significantly increase one’s lifetime risk for developing skin cancer.

Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, but you don’t have to avoid the sun completely. Remember to enjoy the outdoors and stay active while taking the recommended steps to protect your family’s skin and eyes from UV damage. As the body’s largest organ, our skin has an important job to do, so let’s do our best to protect it this summer, and all year long.

Cover up with long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat. Check your skin once a month for changes. If you notice moles or freckles that change shape or color, contact your medical provider immediately.

t’s that time of year again…school is out, summer is here, and both kids and parents will be spending more time outdoors. While we’re soaking up the sunshine this summer, we can all use a reminder of how important it is to protect our family’s skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays.

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LGBTQ TEEN Text by W. “Van” VanLandingham, Tulare-Kings Counties Suicide Prevention Task Force

o matter what their orientation or identity, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning teens need support. The ﬁrst place they look is to their parents. We have found that the more the parents accept and aﬃrm their child’s sexuality, the easier it is for teens to feel happy and comfortable being themselves around the people that matter most to them. It’s important to treat your LGBTQ teen no differently than you would otherwise; include them in family functions, let them bring their friends over – treat them like you would any other member of your family. This can help you and your teen feel more willing and able to trust each other and communicate openly.

There is now more information about the risks and challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. We have learned more about their strengths and resiliency as a group, and the importance of family support. Family is of the utmost importance, because children and young adults rely on family for support the most, and support and involvement is crucial in reducing the risk of adolescent victimization. Having honest conversations with your teen also helps you understand how you can support them at school, in the community, and within your own home. Someone recently asked me, “What does a supportive parent look like?” Look in the mirror – you can be a supportive parent. Anyone who loves, supports, and cares for his or her children is a supportive parent. LGBTQ youth face a number of challenges: bullying, teasing, fear, losing friends, and rejection. Each of these needs to be addressed and as always, teens need to see that they’re supported by the individuals that love them. Having the support of just one of those important people in their lives can help reduce the thoughts or attempts of suicide. There are many organizations that can help:

THE TREVOR PROJECT Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®winning short film “TREVOR,” The Trevor Project is the national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

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PFLAG The Mission and Vision of PFLAG is: By meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG realizes its vision through: Support for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ; Education for ourselves and others about the unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ; Advocacy in our communities to change attitudes and create policies and laws that achieve full equality for people who are LGBTQ.

GSA (GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE) NETWORKS AND CLUBS Their overall strategy for fighting for educational justice is to create and support youth-led groups and GSAs, empowering them to educate their schools and communities and advocate for just policies that protect LGBTQ youth from harassment and violence. All of their work with students focuses on leadership development. Tulare Youth Service Bureau – Out Loud Support Group is a counselorfacilitated support group for LGBTQ youth.

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A License to Care

WARNING SIGNS FOR SUICIDE Suicide is preventable. The majority of young people having thoughts of suicide give some sort of indication about their intentions. If someone you know is depressed or exhibiting any of these warning signs, ask them if they are considering suicide. Here are some signs to look for: • Developing a plan for suicide and/or obtaining the means to follow through on a suicide attempt •

Expressing suicidal feelings (e.g., saying, “I want to kill myself,” “I wish my life were over,” or “Life isn’t worth living.”)

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Making final arrangements, talking about their funeral, and giving away valued possessions

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Displaying signs of depression (e.g., no longer finding pleasure in activities they used to enjoy, prolonged sad mood, changes in eating or sleeping patterns, or expressing feelings of hopelessness or guilt)

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Engaging in self-destructive behavior (e.g., start using or increasing use of alcohol or drugs, engaging in risky sexual behavior, or driving recklessly)

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Expressing that they are suffering a great deal and feel that there is no hope for a better future with phrases such as, “It won’t matter soon anyway.”

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Pulling away from family and friends.

If you or someone you care about is exhibiting any of these signs, please do not hesitate to call The Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386. Your call is free and confidential; trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

We heard you!

We are now offering one-on-one orientations for people interested in becoming a foster parent. Please call Foster Care Licensing, 623-0581, to schedule an orientation AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. Foster care homes are needed throughout Tulare County. We especially need foster parents ready to take in siblings or teenagers, and to respond to emergency placements. Foster Care Licensing will provide: • Ongoing training • Support and mentors • Networking with other foster parents

Children in foster care are going through a scary time in their lives. Are you ready to be their shelter in the storm?

For more information on educational program, outreach, resources, meeting dates, times, and locations, please visit these websites. The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org PFLAG Tulare-Kings Counties Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/pﬂagtkc/ GSA Network: www.gsanetwork.org Tulare Youth Service Bureau: www.tysb.org/theraphy.html

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SENSORY Text by ImagineU Interactive Children’s Museum

ould you like to try some sensory art with your kids this summer? Sensory art can be therapeutic and allows kids the chance to feel the art they are creating. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED: Cornmeal, rice, or sand* Gel food coloring Small plastic bags Old picture frame or purchase one at the dollar store Scotch tape or contact paper Spoon *You can use rice, cornmeal, or sand. We used cornmeal since we had some left from a previous sensory play.

DIRECTIONS: First, dye the cornmeal by putting it into little plastic bags with a few drops of gel food coloring, rubbing them together vigorously. Gel food coloring is concentrated, so only a little bit is needed to make very vivid colors. (Using liquid food coloring would be fine for dyeing rice, and it should work with cornmeal if you later use a sieve to eliminate lumps.) In the example, we made five colors of cornmeal: red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Next, find a few old picture frames and apply some wide Scotch tape to the back of it so that the sticky part shows in the frame. If you have some contact paper, you can use that instead. Dip a spoon into the cornmeal, and then let it ﬂow down onto the sticky “canvas.” Use your fingers to spread it around. Handling the cornmeal is pleasant because of its texture. The same texture adds depth to the composition.

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Family Night Unplugged

BRINGING

BOARD GAMES BACK!

hen you grew up, family night probably consisted of gathering around the table playing Monopoly or Scrabble. Today, the “family night” scenario looks a little different; even if the whole family is in the same room watching a movie, one child might be texting, another might be taking ‘selﬁes,’ and mom and dad are likely checking their phones too. With so many digital distractions, parents have to be intentional about getting the family in one room to actually interact with each other. It takes work, but it’s well worth it.

Before school starts back up again, bring your family and friends together for a board game party to stimulate brain activity and interaction – yes, actual human connection! Tech Check - Place a basket by the front door and have your guests “check” their phones and tablets in the basket to ensure your party remains unplugged.

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LET’S PLAY!

To implement the board game theme at your party, there are many ways you can decorate your home without breaking the bank. In fact, you may have many of these items already in your home. Here are some simple and creative ideas to transform your living room into a delightful board game party.

Last but not least are the games. With so many board games out there, it’s difficult to narrow it down. If you’re not sure which games to play, stick with some of the classics you grew up with and reintroduce them to your own kids. Here are some more ideas you can use as part of your board game party.

Playing Card Garland – Every household should have a few extra sets of playing cards lying around. Punch two small holes about an inch apart on the top of each banner and string some ribbon or twine through the holes, making sure the face of the card is facing out. If you don’t want to ruin the cards with the holes, you can use mini clothespins to attach the card to the string. Tablecloth – There are many fun ways to decorate your table, but we always like to suggest ideas that are simple and won’t cost you more money than it’s worth. If you already have a game of Twister at home, use it as a tablecloth on your food table. It’s that easy. Or, set up a collage of several boards from a variety of games you already have – Monopoly, Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, etc. Monopoly Money Water Bottles – It’s as easy as it sounds. Use monopoly money from an old game and tape or glue them around the water or soda bottles that you serve to you guests. It’s cute, adds to the décor, and is very simple. If you don’t want to use real monopoly money from your game board set, print out a few online (we promise you won’t be arrested for counterfeiting money).

SNACKS Domino Brownies – While you won’t be able to play with these dominos, they will fit in perfectly with your board game theme. Simply make a pan of brownies and add in white chocolate chips (point down) as the dots on the dominos. Pipe white frosting across the center of each brownie to create the authentic domino look.

Game Stations – If you plan on having a crowd, set up several game stations and allow up to six players at each table. Either you can let your guests choose which game they want to play, or you can make them draw from a hat. This will mix up the age groups at each table and will (hopefully) keep children from fighting over the stations they want to be at. Life-Size Candy Land – Get the kids moving and play a life-sized version of the old favorite, Candy Land. Unless you have access to a large, empty room, set up the game outside in the backyard. Use large pieces of colored construction paper as the “squares,” and have someone crafty cut out a few of the Candy Land characters. Give away candy as the prize for each winner, and try to keep the game short so there are many opportunities for different guests to win. Interactive Games – If you want to include the whole group in one game, there’s nothing better than some good old-fashioned Pictionary, Charades, or Apples to Apples to get your guests animated and involved. Bring in a large white board for Pictionary, and divide the room up into two teams to encourage competition. At the end of the night, your guests will wonder why they ever needed their phones and video games in the first place.

Checkerboard Sandwiches – Sandwiches are an easy go-to menu item, but they’re not always very exciting. With this adorable checkerboard sandwich recipe, you’ll give your guests something delicious to talk about. And, the best part, it’s the easiest meal you’ll ever make for a party. Ingredients

Directions

Wheat sandwich bread

Assemble an even amount of wheat and white sandwiches with your desired ingredients, cutting each sandwich into four even squares, making sure to leave off the crust. When putting together your “checkerboard,” place six squares by six squares on a platter, being sure to use wheat and white for every other sandwich. Once you have a completed checkerboard, put your olives and cherry tomatoes on toothpicks. Place the toothpicks with the black olives on one side of the board and the cherry tomatoes on the other. Now you have yourself a meal AND a board game.

White sandwich bread Deli meat of choice Condiments of choice 6 Cherry tomatoes 6 Black Olives 12 Toothpicks

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BENTO BOXES:

MAKING LUNCH FUN AGAIN H ealthy lunches don’t have to be diﬃcult to prepare. But what can be diﬃcult is getting your little one to actually try new, healthy options. Try using Bento Boxes to introduce your child to new foods. By presenting the food in a fun and creative shape, there are plenty of options to help you prepare a healthy lunch ahead of time with many ideas so your child won’t get bored with their lunch. BENTO BENEFITS Childhood obesity has become a growing issue, often because we don’t teach our children about portion size. Bento box lunches are a great way to carefully watch the portion sizes of each type of food you give your child, while making the meal just as much fun to eat as it is to look at. Plus, with reusable silicone boxes and lunch cups, you get to be environmentally friendly and cut down on paper and plastic bag waste.

MASTER MENU

If you have a hard time coming up with a variety of lunches for each day, create a “Master Menu” of ingredients. Let your child plan out their choices each week. This allows them some control over their meals, while also setting some boundaries for what they can have. It even teaches them about proper portion sizes.

BENTO BASICS

A lunchbox or container with a secure lid. Divided containers work great! Silicone muffin cups (these are useful for keeping wet ingredients away from dry ingredients.) Mini cookie cutters, or craft cutters Edible food markers (perfect for drawing little details, such as eyes and smiles, on food)

‘CRAFTING’ YOUR LUNCH While many websites have cute molds, cutters, and punches for creating elaborately crafted lunches, these are not a necessity. Check your local craft store for miniature cookie or fondant cutters, and let your imagination run wild! Pieces of fruit can become hearts and stars. Bite size pieces of cheese can be cut into ﬂowers with cherry tomato centers and sugar snap peas for stems and leaves. A simple Internet search will provide you with endless ideas for keeping the lunches fun and exciting each day. A cookie cutter can even transform a basic sandwich into something super fun.

EASY BENTO SIDES 1.

Dried fruit or veggie Chips

2. Bite-size low-fat cheese (Babybel® cheese works great.) 3. Rolls of deli-cut meats 4. Bite-size, granola bar pieces (perfect for kids who have difficulty opening packages.) 5. Graham cracker bites 6. Baby carrots 7. Sugar Snap Peas 8. Grapes 9. Trail mix or granola 10. Goldfish Cheese or Graham Crackers 11. Fresh berries 12. Bite-sized fruit pieces 13. Nuts 14. Mini sweet pepper rings with low-fat ranch

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EAT

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KUDOS

Community Service

VALLEY OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

CHARACTER COUNTS!

Text by Kelley Petty, CHARACTER COUNTS! Coordinator, Tulare County Office of Education

uckets in showers, leftover ice in houseplants, and basin dishwashing techniques are but a few strategies that OPERATION: CONSERVATION provided as a community service project for Valley Oak Middle School (VOMS) students.

OPERATION: CONSERVATION was designed by a group of VOMS students who took part in this year’s Step Up Youth Challenge, a service-learning grant program and competition spearheaded by the Tulare County Gang Prevention Task Force with support from the Tulare County Board of Supervisors, the Tulare County Office of Education, and various other local agencies. During the past school year, 26 communitybased projects were implemented by over 400 students throughout the county on behalf of the Step Up Youth Challenge. The VOMS students’ hard work in educating their peers and community about water conservation earned them the Best Overall Winner award in the middle school category and $5,000 for their school. Knowing that California is currently in a historic drought that is having extreme impacts on our communities and economy, VOMS Step Up group brainstormed project ideas with science teacher Samantha Stuller. Mrs. Stuller states, “Our Step Up group felt very passionately about water conservation and wanted to focus their efforts on empowering young people on how they can make a difference during this drought.” The main components of their project included classroom presentations to 500 seventh-grade students promoting water conservation awareness, volunteering with a community agency, and

organizing a Water Awareness Week on campus, complete with promotional materials, stickers for students, water pledges, and lunch activities. Their ideas were designed to provide students with consistent reminders of how they can easily conserve water and to encourage the adults in their lives to do the same. Before their classroom presentations, the group asked students to submit a survey on their water usage. For three days prior to the presentations, students tracked their personal water consumption. During the classroom presentations, the Step Up group showed images and video of the severity of the drought. They also showed several water-saving tips that everyone could use. The challenge began by calling all students to action to implement those tips. Afterwards, students completed another survey on their water use, indicating whether they were taking steps to conserve. Step Up member Maximus Gutierrez shared, “I had no idea our rivers and lakes were so dry.” Jessica Hulsey reported, “Now our home has two buckets in our showers to catch the excess water. We empty the buckets daily to keep our outdoor plants green.” In addition to on-campus efforts, the Step Up group volunteered with Self-Help Enterprises to assemble drought relief kits. Self-Help provides free water tanks to rural residents of Tulare and Kern counties that have run out of well water or community water sources. The kits were given to the recipients of the water tanks. As the students assembled the kits, Self Help Enterprises provided further drought education to the group, including how water wells are tested and how the drought impacts communities. Mrs. Stuller summed up the overall experience stating that, “Our students felt satisfied in the learning experience and were honored to provide some support in bringing clean water to people in need in our community.”

STEP UP YOUTH CHALLENGE TEAM ELIZABETH SIMON, LAUREN GILMORE, TYLER COSTA, HAILEY GARDNER, MAXIMUS GUTIERREZ, JESSICA HULSEY

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KUDOS Eyebrow Shaping Tinting and Maintaining Lash Tinting Lash Extensions Airbrush Makeup Traditional Makeup Weddings Photography Parties Special Events Makeup Lessons

JENNIFER JANNAK 208 W. Main St., Suite 3a Visalia, Ca. 93291 (562) 619.2163 IN STUDIO AS WELL AS ON LOCATION SERVICES AVAILABLE

TULARE COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTERS · Pediatrics · Laboratory · Teeth Health · Family Medicine · Obstetrics & Gynecology · Diabetes Management & Health Education · We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare and have programs for people without insurance.

Your Health and Well Being Is Our Commitment Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Visalia Health Care Center 2611 N. Dinuba, Visalia 559) 623-0700

Farmersville Health Care Center 660 E. Visalia Road, Farmersville (559) 713-2890

Tulare Pediatric Health Care Center 1008 N. Cherry Street, Tulare (559) 688-5437

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TRENDING

WHAT’S

Life Hacks : College Edition

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ith high school seniors preparing to head off to college, parents are always thinking of ways to make their lives much easier. Dealing with the transition of being away from home is never easy, so we wanted to give you and your teens a few “hacks” that can hopefully make the college transition a bit smoother, without breaking the bank. COLOR COORDINATING With multiple classes in different classrooms daily, it is often hard to keep up. For each class your student has, be sure to give them a notebook. Have them color coordinate however they choose, that way they can pick up the correct notebook in a ﬂash.

SNACK INCENTIVES Having trouble studying? Use a snack as an incentive to get through a page or two. Once you read or study a particular section or concept, reward yourself with a snack of your choice, (preferably the healthy options, but we understand if you choose candy over fruit).

WASHING MACHINE GUIDE First time doing laundry? Write up a quick laundry cheat-sheet with what each symbol means, the temperature of the wash, and how to separate whites from colors. We all know that you never wash reds with whites, keep the darks together, and never overload the washing machine.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES In college, you never know what emergencies might come up. Keep an emergency kit with you or in your car. One way to do this, and to keep from people or strangers knowing where you’ve hid your emergency kit, is to empty out an old chapstick container, and fill it with some cash, aspirin, spare change, etc. You never know when a payphone or a cab ride home is needed.

BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE Looking to be remembered in your classes this semester? Grab a seat toward the front and engage in discussion with the classroom. Teachers tend to remember those who are interactive and who show their face near the front of the class

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DO-IT-YOURSELF

DIY on a Dime

TEACHER

GIFTS IN A JAR

he beginning of the year is a stressful time for many of our kids’ teachers; they have to set up their classroom, meet their new students (not to mention remember their names!), and have lesson plans completed. Make sure to show your appreciation for their hard work. It truly makes a difference when teachers feel like their students and parents care. Here are some easy, inexpensive DIY ideas you can make with your children for each of their teachers. Every gift has a fun “play on words” gift tag idea, and can be assembled within a mason jar.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF

Thanks For Helping Me Grow

You’re Cool to the Core

Have your kids paint the outside of a mason jar however they want. When it’s dry, fill the jar with soil and plant a succulent in the jar. Create a tag or sign for the plant that says, “thank you for helping me grow.” The teacher can use it to decorate their new classroom.

Find a mason jar with a green lid and a green straw. Fill the jar with red candies so that your jar takes on the appearance of an apple. It’s the perfect alternative to giving the teacher an actual apple that might get thrown away.

You’re a Berry Sweet Teacher Canning has made a comeback recently, and it really is a simple and fun activity to do with your kids. Make a large batch of strawberry jam, and can it in several 8-ounce mason jars for all of the teachers.

You’re One Sharp Teacher We could all use more pens, especially teachers! Fill the bottom of the jar with “tacks” and stick about 10 pens inside the tacks so they don’t shift. The teacher will be stocked on supplies for months!

You’re One Smart Cookie Assemble together the dry ingredients for a batch of cookies in a mason jar, and top the jar with cookie-patterned fabric from your local fabric store. When the teacher has their first stressful day, he or she will have cookie ingredients ready to go.

You’re a STAR teacher I’m Tickled Pink You’re My Teacher For the lady teachers, find jars with a pink lid and create a mini pink paradise in a jar. Fill it with pink items the teacher might need for work or for fun – chapstick, a highlighter or pens, gum, a pink eraser, nail polish, candy, etc.

Who doesn’t love STARbursts and STARbucks? Fill a jar from top to bottom with Starbursts of all ﬂavors and include a gift card to Starbucks along with the tag. You know the teacher R D C A is going to need F T the extra G I caffeine to keep up with your kids!

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EVENTS

BON QUI QUI

SUMMER KIDS’ CAMP

This summer, Anjelah Johnson will be touring as her wildly popular character, Bon Qui Qui. Performing hits off of her new album, “Gold Plated Dreams,” get ready for a night of comedy and music with a live band and dancers. Tickets are $35.50-50.

Kids ages 5-12 years old will enjoy a week of fun games, outdoor water play, rock wall climbing, swimming, and much more. This is a great opportunity for your child(ren) to spend the day hanging out with friends, getting out of the house, and doing something fun and physical during summer break. Members are $80, guests are $95.

When: Jul. 17, 8 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: 625-1369

When: Jul. 20-24, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Where: The Lifestyle Center, 5105 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia Contact: 624-3416

MOVIES IN THE PARK – “PADDINGTON”

MOVIES IN THE PARK – “101 DALMATIANS” Grab your favorite lawn chair, blankets, and a picnic and head to Riverway Sports Park in Visalia. The Disney classic begins at dusk and is shown on a giant screen in the new special events promenade in the park.

Grab your favorite lawn chair, blankets, and a picnic, and head to Riverway Sports Park in Visalia. The movie begins at dusk and is shown on a giant screen in the new special events promenade in the park. When: Jul. 24, 7-10 p.m. Where: 3611 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia Contact: 713-4365

When: Jul. 17, 7-10 p.m. Where: 3611 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia Contact: 713-4365

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GIRLFRIENDS EVERYDAY BRAVE Ladies of all ages are asked to join Visalia First for Girlfriends, Everyday Brave. Grab your girlfriends, a cape, and join us for a night of shopping, laughter, food vendors, and chocolate. Award-winning author, humorist, and speaker, Sheri Rose Shepherd, will join and share from her latest tour “Chocolate for Your Soul.” Shopping will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. When: Jul. 24, 6 p.m. Where: Visalia First, 3737 S. Akers Ave., Visalia Contact: 733-9070

COMMUNITY POOL PARTY

FIRST FRIDAY

Spend a day by the pool at this free public swim. Thanks to the contributions from some amazing community businesses, everyone is welcome to jump in and enjoy the water during this lifeguard supervised pool time. Those under the age of six must be accompanied by an individual 16 years or older.

Explore the muli-sensory art events featured throughout the Downtown Visalia area. Stroll Main Street and see, hear, taste, and smell the art while spending the event outdoors, engrossed in the cultivating arts scene here in Visalia. When: Aug. 7, 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Visalia Contact: firstfridayvisalia.com

When: Jul. 25, 12–3 p.m. Where: Redwood High School Pool, 1001 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: 713-4365

PIZZA WITH A PURPOSE Enjoy a great meal and support a great cause. Every last Monday of the month in 2015, The Planing Mill will donate a portion of the evening’s revenue to the Visalia Rescue Mission. Grab a slice of pizza with the family while benefitting a local nonprofit.

DIVE IN MOVIES – “PLANES, FIRE, & RESCUE” Presented by Summer Night Lights, join Visalia Parks & Recreation at Mt. Whitney High School for a cool, free summer day of pool fun. Be sure to bring blankets and chairs for the movie.

ICE CREAM ZOOFARI Producers Dairy Ice Cream presents its annual summertime tradition. Beat the heat in this all-you-caneat ice cream fundraiser. Enjoy unlimited ice cream, sherbets, frozen yogurt, sundaes, and smoothies with zoo-centric names such as Rocky Toad, Mint Monkeys n’ Cream, and Cockatoo Cookie Dough. Kid-friendly entertainment will include live music with their favorite local mascots.

When: Jul. 27, 5-9 p.m. Where: The Planing Mill, 513 E. Center St., Visalia Contact: vrmhope.org/ events

When: Jul. 25, 6 p.m. Where: Mt. Whitney High School, 900 S. Conyer St., Visalia Contact: 713-4356

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LEARN

ou are ready to start your junior year of high school, and it may feel somewhat anticlimactic to the excitement of the freshman year and the boldness of the senior year. However, it could be said that junior year is the most important year when it comes to the decisions you may make for your college and career choices. First of all, remember that “king” in the admissions process is rigor of classes and grades. So take the most rigorous schedule you can handle, and get the best grades possible. Remember that your junior grades are the last ones the college will see when making their admissions decisions. Although there is some disagreement on the value of standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) being used for admissions purposes, there is consensus that the scores are used extensively for merit scholarship decisions. At a recent college planning conference I attended, the Dean of Admissions at UCLA explained that although they don’t really like using test scores for admission purposes, they do resort to the scores to quickly narrow their applicant pool. With over 100,000 qualified applicants, you can certainly understand their reasoning. Many students spend considerable time preparing for these tests, so keep that in mind as you plan your test schedule. With the new SAT being launched this year, we recommend sticking to the ACT until the SAT is “figured out.” Colleges accept either test. Take the test early (February-April), study throughout the summer, and retake in September. If you really want to take the SAT, stick with the old test only. The last administration of the old SAT will be in January. Also, if you are aiming for National

Merit Scholarship recognition, take the PSAT in October of your junior year. The junior year is the time to begin your college plan. Start communicating with colleges you are interested in. Begin to make a college list of 10-15 colleges. Include public, private, in state, and out of state if funding is important in your search. You will begin to receive mail/email from many colleges. Make a new email address that you will use for all of your college communications. Choose something professional. Use your new, professional address for all college communication, including test registration, and get into the habit of checking it at least once a week. Start to develop a resume and be sure you continue to participate in your favorite extracurricular activities. Volunteer or work in a similar activity if possible. The colleges want to see depth in your passion rather than a collage of activities with no depth. This is also a good time to begin thinking about a major in college. If you can do a personality assessment to evaluate your interests and aptitudes, that might help you narrow down a direction to pursue.

PARENT ALERT! January of the junior year begins what is called “the base year” for financial aid. Figure out your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and determine if there is anything that can be done to lower the amount the college will expect you to pay. College is just around the corner. Do your research. Be prepared. Reduce stress by starting now. Set your goals high. As Fridtjof Nansen so aptly put it, “The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer.”

COLLEGE ALERT

FOR RISING JUNIORS Text by Missy Yavasile, Independent College Consultant, SOAR College Planning and Consulting

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RESOURCES Fire & Police • Tulare County Fire Department, (559) 747-8233 • Visalia Fire Department, (559) 713-4266 • Tulare Fire Department, (559) 684-4300 • Exeter Fire Department, (559) 592-3714 • Woodlake Fire Department, (559) 564-2181 • Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, (559) 636-4625; (559) 733-6218 • Visalia Police Department, (Non-Emergency) (559) 734-8116 • Visalia Police Department, Gang Suppression and Narcotics Unit, (anonymous tip hotline) (559) 713-4737 • Tulare County - End Gang Hotline, (888) 363-4264 • Tulare Police Department, (559) 684-4238; (559) 686-3454 • Exeter Police Department, (559) 592-3103 • Woodlake Police Department, (559) 564-3325 • Kings & Tulare County California Highway Patrol, (559) 441-5400

Medical • Family HealthCare Network, (877) 960-3426; www.fhcn.org • Kaweah Delta Medical Center, (559) 624-2000 • Emergency Room, (559) 624-2213 • Visalia Walk-In Medical Clinic, (559) 627-5555 • Tulare Regional Medical Center, (559) 688-0821 • Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, (559) 624-8000 • Children’s Hospital Central California, (559) 353-3000 • Sierra View District Hospital, (559) 784-1110

Education • Tulare County Library, (559) 713-2700; www.tularecountylibrary.org • Tulare County Office of Education, (559) 733-6300; www.tcoe.org • Visalia Unified School District, (559) 730-7300; www.vusd.org • Tulare City School District, (559) 685-7200; www.tcsdk8.org • Exeter Union School District, (559) 592-9421; www.exeter.k12.ca.us • Woodlake Public Schools, (559) 564-8081; www.woodlakepublicschools.org

City Information • Tulare County website, www.co.tulare.ca.us • City of Visalia website, www.ci.visalia.ca.us • City of Tulare website, www.ci.tulare.ca.us • City of Exeter website, www.cityofexeter.com • City of Woodlake website, www.cityofwoodlake.com • Visalia Parks & Recreation, (559) 713-4365 Add your numbers below

important numbers at a glance: Other Important Numbers County & City • Tulare County Services - United Way, Dial 2-1-1; www.211ca.org • Delta Vector Control District, (559) 732-8606; www.deltavcd.com • Tulare & Kings Counties Suicide Prevention Task Force, (Non-crisis) (559) 624-7471; www.sptf.org • Child Abuse Prevention Council, (559) 735-0456; www.tularecountycapc.org • Child Abuse 24-hr Hotline, (800) 331-1585 • Domestic Violence/Shelters, (559) 732-5941; (559) 685-9515; www.fstc.net • Sexual Assault 24-hr Confidential Hotline, (559) 732-7273; www.fstc.net • Alcohol/Drug Programs, (559) 733-6123 • Parenting Network, (559) 625-0384; www.parentingnetwork.org • Tulare-Kings Right To Life, (559) 732-5000; www.tkrl.org • The IRMA Network, (559) 732-5000; www.theirmanetwork.org • Latinos4Life, (559) 732-5000; www.latinos4life.org • 5ive5ive9ine, (Teen Health) www.559teensmatter.org • Tulare County Animal Control, (559) 636-4050 • Visalia Animal Control, (559) 713-4957

Nationwide • American Association of Poison Control Centers, (800) 222-1222; www.aapcc.org • Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (800) 232-4636; www.cdc.gov • California Poison Control, (800) 222-1222; www.calpoison.org • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, (800) 273-8255; www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org • The Trevor Project, (LGBTQ) (866) 488-7386; www.thetrevorproject.com • Missing Child Hotline, (800) 843-5678 • Road Conditions, (800) 427-7623

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Childcare $5 per child/ $10 at the door if space available (birth thru 8th grade) snack provided.

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