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PAIDMENTOR

OHIOPERMIT #331

SEPTEMBER 2008 | [email protected]

Child Care & Pre-School Directory

pages 20 & 21

School Lunches!page 12 & 13

BUG DAY!page 3

HEALTHY & FIT KIDS ISSUE

CONTENTS

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COUNTY KIDS • SEPTEMBER 2008 • PAGE 2

Take a Look atThis Month’s Kids Pix!

Tell them “I saw it in County Kids!”

3 Lake Metroparks Celebrates the 20th Annual BUG DAY!

4 Lake Metroparks Halloween Hayrides

Coastweeks Beach Clean-Up

5 Annual Walk to Include a 5K Trail Race and Kids on the Move Activity

6 “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Celebrates 100th Anniversary

The Family Fun Fest at Patterson Fruit Farm

Seek and Find BUG Word Search

8 Wildlife Festival

Punt, Pass, and Kick

9 Catch the Lake County Perchfest

Mentor Schools Bands Hold Tag Day Fundraiser

10 Sports Participation is a Key to a Healthy Lifestyle

Woofstock 2008

12 School Lunches & Kid’s Nutrition

14 Buzzin’ Around Books

15 Why are Libraries Hosting Gaming Events?

16 Moving Children to Learn: Tips for Parents

MOPS Kicks Off 2008-2009 Year

17 How to Protect Yourself While in the Hospital

18 Village Peddler Festival to Highlight Craftsmen and Harvest Market19 Playhouse Square Announces The 2008-2009 Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Discovery Theatre Series

20 Childcare & Preschool Directory

22 September Community Calendar

23 Easy Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bills

Teaching Children with Coupons

Rosalina enjoying summer at the Bellflower

Spray Park in Mentor.

You can reach us at [email protected] us your kid pix, events info or be added to our

mailing list!

To advertise, call Rachel DiBiasio at 440-974-0343

Ice Cream Social and Open HouseThe Lake County Early Childhood PTA will be hosting its

Annual Ice Cream Social and Open House on Friday,

September 19, from 6:00 – 7:15 PM at Daniel’s Park in

Willoughby (on Rt. 84). Come to socialize with other

families and fi nd out what the Early Childhood PTA

has to off er. This FREE Event includes Ice Cream for the

whole family and free Pony Rides by Brian West En-

terprises, Inc., along with door prizes and membership

information. To learn more about the Early Childhood PTA

and this event, please visit www.lcecpta.org.

Matthew having fun petting the animals at the zoo.

Published By: The News-HeraldGeneral Manager: Rachel DiBiasioAdvertising: 440-974-0343

Send all submissions to:County Kids, P.O. Box 157Willoughby, OH 44096

County Kids is published once a month(except July and January) by:County Kids/The News-HeraldP.O. Box 157 , Willoughby, OH 44096

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Lake Metroparks invites you to discover the exciting world of bugs at the 20th annual Bug Day!, held from Noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sep-tember 7 at the Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirt-land. Come get acquainted (or reacquainted) with select favorite activity sites from the past 20 years of Bug Day! along with some special surprises as we celebrate “Th e Best of Bug Day!” Th emed activities in-clude games, crafts, live animal exhibits, demonstrations, storytelling and family fun that will focus on popular activity sites from the past 20 years. Let’s cel-ebrate the bug for its unique place in na-ture. Bug Day! Is free for all ages and is sponsored by Coca-Cola of Willoughby and the News-Herald.Th e Nature Center is turned into a showcase of bug displays, providing opportunities to experience the thrill of seeing and learning about live arthro-pods, including large exotic tarantulas, walking sticks, praying mantis, scor-pions, and more. Cases of beautiful mounted butterfl ies and other displays of insects are available for viewing cour-tesy of Bugs Unlimited.Kids can earn a ‘Bugology’ degree and certifi cate by participating in at least fi ve of the many ‘buggy’ activities. Activities include games, crafts and activities like Roly Poly Bowling and insect themed obstacle courses. Find out what other animals eat bugs. Enjoy the songs and buggy tales of a storyteller. Remember to bring a camera to capture all the creepy-crawly fun. Photo opportunities abound! Miniature steam train rides will be off ered, courtesy of the Lake Shore Live Steamers, from 1:00 to 3:00

p.m. – weather permitting. Food will be available for purchase on-site. In a year-round eff ort to get people thinking “green” thoughts, Lake Me-troparks wants to help its visitors to recycle and reduce their use of plas-tic! On Bug Day!, bring in at least 25 plastic bags and/or plastic bottles to the celebration and take home a reusable grocery bag (while supplies last).Here’s a look at all the Buggy activities planned for Lake Metroparks Bug Day!:· Celebrate arthropods! Th ese “jointed foot” animals are commonly called bugs and include insects, spiders, and even crayfi sh and lobsters! Th ey number in the millions and their benefi ts are endless – pollination, decomposition, food source for other animals including people and more!· Live bugs, exhibits and buggy adven-ture!· Celebrate classic Bug Stories and Songs· Th e Hungry Caterpillar story comes to life· Enjoy sweep net-ting for live bugs in

Discover “The Best of Bug Day!”

Lake Metroparks celebrates the 20th annual

Bug Day!

see page 6


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Get your tickets early for Lake Me-troparks Halloween Hayrides! Tickets go on sale September 2. Held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 the hayrides have a new time! Rides begin at 6:30 p.m. on both Fridays and Saturday and are offered in half-hour time slots until 8:30 p.m.Lake Metroparks Halloween Hayrides feature a 20-minute, narrated hayride along a one-mile-long trail filled with family-oriented thrills, chills, and ad-ventures. Encounter ghosts and aliens! Many “fright” sites will leave you with goose bumps or giggles! The Hallow-een Hayrides are rated “PG-5” for their non-violent, family-fun nature. Remem-ber to dress for the weather — rides go rain, shine, or snow!Returning this year is the haunted trail through Festival Field. Visitors con-tinue their journey with a walk through a haunted graveyard, a glow tunnel, an enchanted pumpkin patch and past scarecrows that come to life. Lake Metroparks Halloween Hayrides are

made possible through the support of many

Lake Metroparks Halloween HayridesTicket sales begin at 10:00 am - Tuesday, September 2

Advance Ticket prices for this family-fun event are as follows:· Lake County Residents age 3 and older $4

· Out of County Residents age 3 and older $5

· Tickets at the door, if available, are an additional $1

New!

Lake Metroparks Farmpark(Monday through Saturday)

8800 Chardon Road (Rt. 6) Kirtland

“Halloween Hotline” - (440) 256-2158

Lake Metroparks Registration Office (Monday through Friday)

11189 Spear Road, Concord

440-358-7275 or 1-800-669-9226

Visa and MasterCard accepted for all orders. Cash and check accepted in person. A $2 handling fee per order applies ticket sales taken by phone.

In person or by phone 10 am to 4 pm at

two convenient locations.

To order: Online ticket sales will be offered

for the first time this year at

lakemetroparks.com

dedicated volunteers and sponsors, includ-

ing The News-Herald, Mix 1065, County

Kids Magazine, Willoughby Coca-Cola,

John’s Funhouse, PIP Printing, The A.I. Root

Company, Longo’s Pizza and More, Angelo’s

Pizzeria and Ice Cream, Middlefield Farm

and Garden, and Dairymen’s Milk Co.

Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve includes 1½ miles of natural beach, so join us in this natural area to clean up the litter washed in from Lake Erie - a tradition for the last 8 years! We will supply the garbage bags and some gloves, but if you have your own gloves, please bring them. Wear comfortable shoes - sandals are not recommended. Even though light refreshments will be provided, it is recommended to bring your own water bottle. This is a great opportunity for groups to acquire service hours. Meet at the Lagoons Marina offi ce (8365 Harbor Dr.); dress for the weather and sun-screen is recommended.

Registration is requested; call the City of Mentor’s Public Works division at (440) 974-5780 before 4 p.m. September 19 to register.

Saturday, September 20from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve

COASTWEEKSBEACH CLEAN-UP

Led by Bonnie Rice, Litter Lady, City of Mentor


Now in its fifth year the Get Healthy Lake

County 2 Mile Walk, traditionally held at

Lake Metroparks Farmpark, has moved

to the YMCA Outdoor Family Center

in Perry (4540 River Road), added a 5K

Trail Race and is incorporating kids’ fitness

activities into its Saturday morning agenda.

Scheduled rain or shine for Saturday, Sep-

tember 6 registration begins at 7:45 am in

the pavilion for those who did not prereg-

ister by visiting www.gethealthylakecounty.

org or calling the Best of Health Line at

440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800. The 5K

Trail Race and 2 Mile Walk will kickoff at

8:45 am in front of the pavilion. Commem-

orative T-shirts will be given to the first

200 registrants. Based on gender and age

group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,

30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,

60-64, 65+) 5K runners will be competing

for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place times.

As in past years, all walkers and now

runner’s steps will be tallied to attempt to

reach a goal of one million steps. Walkers

may wear a pedometer for step counts and

runner’s steps will be converted for the

tally. For everyone’s safety no pets, roller-

blades, bicycles, skateborads or strollers are

permitted. Parents may carry babies in har-

nesses or other on body carrying devices.

Kids age 5 and up can register for Kids

on the Move which is a series of fitness

activities that include relay races, an inflat-

able bounce and an obstacle course. Kids

will keep track of their steps with the free

pedometers they will receive and their

steps will be added to the total number of

completed walker and runner steps to get

Annual Walk Increases its Pace to Include a 5K Trail Raceand Kids on the Move Activity Series

Make this Event at the YMCA Outdoor Family Center in Perry Your Daily Workout for Saturday, September 6

a grand total of steps for the day. Children

not registered for Kids on the Move can

participate in craft activities under the

instruction of YMCA staff in the chapel

on site.

Everyone will enjoy post race refresh-

ments, music, cornhole, prizes and an

awards ceremony upon the completion of

the 5K Trail Race, 2 Mile Walk and Kids

on the Move series.

The annual Get Healthy Lake County

5K Trail Race and 2 Walk is presented

by Lake Hospital System, Lake County

To register for the 5K Trail Race, 2 Mile Walk and

Kids on the Move, call the Best of Health Line at

440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800 or visit www.geth-

ealthylakecounty.org to print a registration form. The registra-

tion fee is $15 for the and $5 for Kids on the Move before the

registration deadline of August 29. Event day registration is $20

for the 5K Trail Race and 2 Mile Walk and $5 for Kids on the

Move. Registration forms can be picked up at Lake Hospital System,

Lake Metroparks and Lake County YMCA facilities and at the Lake

County General Health District.

YMCA, Lake Metroparks and the Lake

County General Health District. This year’s

event supports the America on the Move

initiative which is a national grassroots

program to inspire healthy eating and active

living to fight the obesity epidemic. The

Lake County YMCA will be conducting

additional fitness and nutrition programs

during a week long event for America On

The Move scheduled for September 20-27.

About Get Healthy Lake County. Get Healthy Lake County is a long term health initiative, developed through a partnership with Lake

Hospital System, Lake Metroparks, Lake County YMCA and the Lake County General Health District.

Members record their physical activity on a daily basis and submit their activity quarterly to receive point

values toward accomplishment awards. The goal of the program is to improve the fitness of Lake County

residents to help reduce the rate of obesity. To become a Get Healthy Lake County member, call the Best

of Health Line at 440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800.

the fi eld.· Sample some real tasty buglicious treats – if you’re daring enough!· Visit the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center and discover which animals depend on bugs for food.· Create a buggy souvenir at the Buggy Craft tables to remember the day.Check out the NEW Nature Calls interactive computer kiosk and discover the sights and sounds of wildlife at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center. While there, enjoy the many other interactive exhibits and displays including the award-winning “Win-dow on Wildlife.” Hike the more than seven miles of scenic trails, discover the beautiful butterfl y gardens and habitat or enjoy a leisurely picnic. Take home a gift from Th e Nature Store - your headquarters for T-shirts, fi eld guides, toys, children’s books and much more! Also, visit the Kevin P. Clin-ton Wildlife Center and Yard where “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” with

composer Albert Von Tilzer, left a generous bequest to ASCAP to establish the Jack and Amy Norworth Memorial Fund to assist deserving, young composers through the use of royalties from “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” “The deep, emotional connection that the American public has with ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ is a testament to the power of music to shape our experiences and to bring us together,” said Karen Sherry, vice presi-dent and executive director of The ASCAP Foundation. “The place that this song holds in the history of American music is all the more special, given its role in helping many others to pursue the craft of songwriting that Jack Norworth himself so loved. All of us at The ASCAP Foundation are indebted to his generosity and celebrate this amaz-ing milestone, as we continue our work of encouraging young songwriters to pursue their dreams.”

“Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” which is traditionally sung during the seventh-inning

stretch at baseball games, has become a mainstay in the American songbook.

Here are just a few fun facts associated with the song:• It is the third most frequently sung tune in the U.S. after “Happy Birthday”

and “The Star Spangled Banner.”

• It has sold over 10 million copies in sheet music and/or recordings.

• Over the past 100 years, more than 400 musicians from every con-

ceivable genre have recorded the song.

• The original lyrics are now part of the collection at The National Baseball Hall

of Fame Library in Cooperstown, New York.

“Take Me Out to The Ball Game” Celebrates 100th Anniversary

BUG DAY from page 2

you can meet wildlife animal ambassadors.Penitentiary Glen Reserva-tion is located at 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road in Kirtland. Directions: Take I 90 to the Rt.

306 exit; head south one mile to

Rt. 615. Turn left and follow 1/8

mile to the next light. Turn right

onto Kirtland-Chardon Road and

follow two miles to Penitentiary

Glen Reservation on the right. For

more information about Bug Day,

visit lakemetroparks.com or call

(440) 256-3808. For more infor-

mation, call (440) 256-1404. The crack of the bat. The intensity of the game. The roar of the crowd following the final out. The most competitive stretch of America’s pastime is upon us. But there is more to cheer about than your favorite team’s chance at the World Series. 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the most iconic and beloved of all American sports anthems - “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” The legacy of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” extends beyond the joy it has brought to listeners for the last 100 years. The song is directly responsible for the formation of The ASCAP Foundation, a charitable organiza-tion dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent-develop-ment programs. The ASCAP Foundation was incorporated in 1975 when Amy Swor Norworth, widow of Jack Norworth, the lyricist who penned

Answers on page 16

The Family Fun Fest at Patterson Fruit Farm

PICK-YOUR-OWN APPLESApple picking is another great family activity we off er on Saturdays

and Sundays during September and part of October. Hop on the

haywagon and ride out to the orchards for your favorite variety and

pick as many as you like – just a few to eat or bushels to store for win-

ter. The peak of the pick your own season is mid-September through

mid-October. Typically, the PYO season is one week earlier than the

dates listed on the following chart. PYO apples are also available

from Sept.18th to late October during the week from 10:00 - 5:00.


Bring the family, pack a lunch (or visit our concession stand) and relax in our outdoor farm fun area – designed to allow your family to

choose the pace and activities you most enjoy together. You can play in our hay stacks, try our tree house in the woods, wander through our corn maze and take a wonderful nature hike through the ravines and hills of Geauga County. The admission fee includes a wagon ride. You can ride a horse drawn wagon to a pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin on

weekends. During public hours you can also paint a pumpkin for a fee. Of course, picking your own pumpkin right out of the field is a delightful activity as well!The fest is open on weekends from Sep-tember 13 through November 2, including NEOEA Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a cost of $6.00 per person. Weekdays are open to the public from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. You need to bring your own food. The cost is $4.00 per person. Pumpkin painting is avail-able these afternoons as well as on weekends.

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Clinic Children’s Hospital. Our highly experienced specialists treat the most complex cases with state-of-the-art technology and we involve parents every

step of the way to ensure the best possible outcome. So your child can start living life again, free of anxiety or discomfort.

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Ask about Private Birthday Party Packages!Admission

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Lake Metroparks invites you to experience the wild side at the Wildlife Festival Sunday, Septem-ber 28 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. The festival is a celebration of native Ohio wildlife and their different adaptations. See live animals and discover the different ways they sur-vive in the wild at this FREE family fun event, sponsored by the Hall Family Trust, at Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland.Come and celebrate wildlife and

their amazing animal adaptations! Experi-ence live animals provided by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and Parrots provided by Parrot Education & Adoption Center. Visi-tors can also meet live native Ohio wildlife animals from the Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center.Wild family-fun activities planned for the afternoon including an animal relay race and a wildlife walk. Activities geared towards children include crafts, games, and face painting. The Wildlife Center – home to Lake Metroparks wildlife rehabilitation and educational facilities – receives annually 2,000 injured and/or orphaned native Ohio wildlife for first aid, care and rehabilitation – many eventually resume their life in the wild. Outside, visitors can view the center’s permanent residents, native Ohio wildlife, up close in the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center yard.

PUNT, PASS & KICKSaturday, September 20

12 - 1:30 p.m.Civic Center Ballfi elds

Come and participate in this FREE competition open to boys and girls age 8-15 as of December 31, 2008. Boys and girls compete separately in an attempt to punt, pass and kick with distance and accuracy. Local winners advance to sectional competition with the possibility of advancing to the team champion-ships hosted at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

No football shoes, cleats, or turf shoes are allowed. No bare feet.

Registration takes place the day of the event. Call (440) 974-5720 for information.

Check out the new Nature Calls inter-active computer kiosk and discover the sights and sounds of wildlife at Peniten-tiary Glen Nature Center. While there, enjoy the many other interactive exhibits and displays including the award-win-ning “Window on Wildlife”. Hike the more than seven miles of scenic trails, discover the beautiful butterfly gardens and habitat or enjoy a leisurely picnic. Take home a gift from The Nature Store - your headquarters for T-shirts, field guides, toys, children’s books and much more! Free miniature train rides are offered between 1:00 and 3:00 pm (weather permitting) by The Lake Shore Live Steamers. Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located at 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Directions: Take I-90 to Rt. 306. Head south one mile Rt. 615. Turn left and follow to 1/8-mile to Kirtland-Chardon Road. Turn right onto and follow two miles to Penitentiary Glen Reservation on the right. For more information, call (440) 256-2131 or visit www.lakemetroparks.com.

See the barred owl at the Wildlife Festival, Sunday, September 28 at the Penitentiary Glen Reservation

Lake Metroparks goes to the wild side for the annual

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Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, site of the annual Lake County PerchFest™, will again serve as the scenic 25 acre eastern Lake Erie beachfront site for Ohio’s largest Lake Erie yellow perch fish fry, September 5-7.Free admission allows more visitors to discover Lake County, Ohio. Live enter-tainment, included all weekend, includes Sonny Geraci and The Outsiders and Eddie & the Edsels.The Lake County PerchFest™ served up 2,200 pounds of perch in 30 hours last year. Fish fry vendor Panuzzo Fish & Seafood Market uses only Lake Erie yel-low perch, coated with a special breading and fried in canola oil. Lake Erie yellow

CATCH THE LAKE COUNTY PERCHFEST™perch and walleye fish fry dinners for 2008 are just $10. Additional food ven-dors and crafts are also scheduled.Expanded youth activities are scheduled including Capt’n Willie plus the Great Brad Magic Show.A Karaoke Contest Sunday, Septem-ber 7th offers a $1,000 total purse. A Lighthouse Community Arts Festival is scheduled Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th.A youth fishing tank stocked with perch, bass, trout and bluegill (modest fee) involves parents and children. “The fish-ing tank introduces children to fishing in an easy, entertaining way,” noted Don Schonauer, operator of the fishing tank.

About 300 perch fishing contest permits yearly are sold for “Ohio’s Best Perch Fish-ing Champion™” Contest, Saturday and Sunday, Septem-ber 6th and 7th, at the Village of Fairport Harbor Recycling Center on Water Street. First place fishing contest prize is $1,000 for adult category for the five best perch caught by

measurement, $500 second place, $400 third place and $200 fourth place. A youth divi-sion will feature a first place $100 Gander Mountain gift certificate for three largest perch caught by measurement, second place $75 Gander Mountain gift certificate and third place $50 Gander Mountain gift certificate.A PerchFest™ fishing permit ($5.00) adult, ($1.00) youth, must be purchased at select tackle outlets listed at www.perchfest.net or by calling 800-368-LAKE (5253)

Mentor Schools Bands Hold Tag Day FundraiserThe annual Tag Day fundraiser for the Mentor Schools Band Program will be held

on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the largest band fundraiser

for the year and helps to purchase music, repair or replace aging instruments, pur-

chase marching and concert band uniforms, and fund other band needs. The money

donated benefits all Junior High and High School bands.

WE CAN USE YOUR HELP. When a band

member approaches your door or is seen standing

outside a local merchant on Saturday, September

13, please show your support to this worthwhile

effort put forth by our own talented students. If

you would like to make a donation and won’t be

home, please leave an envelope with “TAG DAY

DONATION” on your door. You may also send

a donation to Music Mentors, P.O. Box 1864, Mentor, Ohio 44060-1864.


Get your groove on

at Woofstock 2008,

presented by National

City Bank – Sunday,

Sept. 21, Northeastern

Ohio’s biggest fam-

ily festival and dog

walk for pet lovers.

The fun starts at 9 a.m.

and runs until 3 p.m. at The Holden

Arboretum in Kirtland, rain or shine.

Leashed, well-behaved pets are always

welcome. The $5 parking fee will be

donated to Rescue Village.

Celebrity guest Nancy Alden from

SoftRock 102.1 WDOK and Rescue Vil-

lage ambassador dogs will be on hand

to greet participants. Volunteer dog

trainers will also be there to answer

dog training and behavior questions.

You can spread the love at the silent

auction, splurge on food provided

by Java Express Coff ee Company and

bone up for dog trivia as you venture

on the Trivia Trail Walks. Food featuring

certifi ed humane meats from Heinen’s

Dr. Deborah Lonzer Whether it’s Tribe time, barking in “The Dawg Pound” or “witnessing” the Cava-liers, Clevelanders love sports and our sports teams! And Clevelanders aren’t just watching, they’re playing! More kids than ever are participating in sports on a variety of individual and competitive levels.At the same time, obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in America. Here are the hard facts: up to 1/3 of children and adolescents in America are obese, sedentary, or both. Being inactive and obese puts our children at high risk for becoming obese adults with health problems. And unhealthy life habits also put children at risk for developingsome diseases which we thought just be-longed to adults, including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.But adults and care-givers can make a difference in kids’ lives and help them to become healthier. Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital pediatricians recom-mend regular participation in sports as part of a general healthy lifestyle. Here are some important pointers:• Kids can start to play team sports around 6 years of age but

they should get frequent physical activity as soon as they can roll over and crawl!• When you think of physical activity, remem-ber that walking, running, biking, swimming and just generally running around with friends can be as good for kids as team sports – sometimes even better for them!• If your child does want to join a team while they’re still growing, they need to remember that they are not fully mature – so it’s best to not play one particular sport all year long. Playing a variety of sports helps to better tone and strengthen the entire body without increasing the risk of straining certain ‘overused’ muscles or bones.• When playing sports, particularly in humid weather, hydration is tremen-dously important – drink lots of water to avoid getting ill.• There has been a lot of interest in sports supplements lately – but children and adolescents should not take them. There is no good evidence to suggest significant increases in strength or muscle mass long-term when a child is taking such supplements.

• Sports injuries are on the rise in chil-dren, and overuse is one reason. If

kids experience pain they should rest until the pain improves – pain is our body telling us to slow down!A healthy diet will provide all the building blocks necessary for bones, muscles and brains.

Healthy diets for children and teens should consist of whole grain foods, low fat or fat free dairy products, multiple servings of fruits and vegeta-bles and a small proportion of healthy fats from nuts, fish and vegetables.A Cleveland Clinic pediatrician can provide information on many aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including diet and sports participation, especially at an annual checkup. A pediatrician can discuss issues regarding conditioning, stretching and weight training as well as vitamin and nutrition supplements, unhealthy substances, and forms of pressure to perform that kids may feel at school or from teammates. A yearly

physical exam by a pe-diatrician can ensure that your

child is physically and developmentally prepared to play sports safely and your doctor can also discuss prevention of health problems and other risk factors for kids that are age-appropriate.

Sports participation is a key to a healthy lifestyle

So, Go Team and Go Kids! Parents and pediatricians can team up and work to-gether to improve the health and fitness of our kids one step at a time – through healthy diet and physical activity!To find a pediatrician in your commu-nity, visit www.clevelandclinic.org/FHC.

WHEN YOU THINK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY,

remember that walking,

running, biking, swimming

and just generally running

around with friends can be

as good for kids as team

sports – sometimes even

better for them!

PLAYING A VARIETY OF SPORTS helps

to better tone and

strengthen the

entire body without

increasing the risk

of straining certain

‘overused’ muscles or

bones.

Woofstock 2008Geauga Humane Society’s annual autumn fundraiser,

hosted by The Holden Arboretum

will also be avail-

able for purchase. Check out the kids’

education booth and games, and don’t

forget to see the adorable adoptable

animals from Rescue Village.

Woofstock includes a Blessing of

the Animals, a free concert by The

Jimiller Band, a dog/owner look-alike

contest, a dog ball-catching contest,

a best buns competition and many

other cool contests as well as incred-

ible pet-related shopping on Vendors

Rrrow. Attendees will be treated to

the beauty and wonder of Holden’s

gardens, plant collections, woodlands,

meadows and wildlife. Dogs are wel-

come to attend but must be kept on a

leash at all times.

Proceeds from Woofstock will help

Rescue Village care for and fi nd homes

for more than 2,200 sick, injured,

abused, and abandoned animals that

make their way to the shelter each

year. For more information about the

event, visit www.geaugahumane.org

or call 440-338-4819 ext. 19.

Live Theater Isn’t Just for Grown-Ups!Introducing the 2008-2009 Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Discovery Theatre Series at PlayhouseSquare

The Four-Show Subscription SeriesSubscribe today and enjoy the new season for as low as $48!

Brady Rymer and The Little Band That CouldBrady RymerNovember 22, 200811:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway BunnyMermaid Theatre of Novia ScotiaJanuary 17, 200911:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersDallas Children TheaterFebruary 14, 200911:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Circus INcognitusJamie AdkinsMarch 14, 200911:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters

Circus INcognitus

Additional Non-Subscription ShowsThese additional four shows may be added to an existing subscription (at a discounted rate nonetheless)

Jason and The ArgonautsVisible Fictions of Glasgow, ScotlandOctober 18, 200811:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Letters HomeGriffi n Theatre CompanyNovember 7, 20087:00 PM

Step Afrika!Step Afrika! March 6, 20097:00 PM

The Mayhem PoetsThe Mayhem Poets May 9, 200911:00 AM

Jason and The Argonauts

Step Afrika!

Letters Home

The Mayhem Poets

NOT READY TO COMMIT TO THE FOUR-SHOW SUBSCRIPTION SERIES?Be sure to ask about our Family Passport, the fl exible way to mix and match any of the eight shows

listed above. Family Passports provide six vouchers redeemable for any of the eight shows in the series. Bring the family to one show or enjoy multiple shows with your child. The choice is yours.

BRING A GROUP, HAVE MORE FUN!Call 216-664-6044 to learn how to put your group of ten or more in the spotlight.

Call 216-830-7221 playhousesquare.org/discovery


KIRTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY9267 Chillicothe Rd.

Kirtland, OH 44094

(440) 256-7323

www.kirtland.lib.oh.us

Family FlicksEnjoy the family-friendly movie of the

month on Tuesday, September 9th at

7 PM.

Grandparents Story TimeMs. Beth will share special stories for

grandparents or grandparent-type

individuals who are accompanied by

their child. This program will be held

on Thursday, September 11th at 7 PM.

Please register.

Toddler TimeChildren 24 – 36 months old and

their caregivers can enjoy this special

program geared just for them. Join Ms.

Beth every Wednesday during Octo-

ber at 10 AM. Please register; space is

limited.

Story TimesThe Library’s year round story time

schedule for children of preschool age

and older is as follows: Tuesday at 10

AM, Wednesday at 1 PM, and Thursday

at 7 PM. Registration is not required for

these programs.

MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY6111 Middle Ridge Road

Madison, OH 44057

(440) 428-2189

www.madison.lib.oh.us

One Day Dance Dance Revolution Tournament Sept. 6 at 11 AM -1 PM

ALL AGES! Come to practice or come

to compete. Prizes will be given for the

top three fi nishers in the Individual,

Family, and Friend categories.

Family and Friend categories are two

person teams. Bonus points are given

to cross-generational family teams.

Holiday Happenings with Miss Mela-

nie and Miss Kylie. First Grade – Fifth

Grade Wednesdays 3-4 PM

Come celebrate wacky, but real, holi-

days with stories and activities!

Sept. 17th Chicken Month

MENTOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES Main Library

8215 Mentor Ave.

Mentor, OH 44060

(440) 255-8811

Mentor-on-the-Lake 5642 Andrews Rd.

Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060

(440) 257-2512

Headlands

babies ages 6 – 17 months and their

parent, one baby per lap please. Young

Family story time is for children ages

18 months – 5 years, children attend

with parent or caregiver. Preschool

story time is for children ages 3 – 5

years. Stories Plus is a story and activity

program for children ages 6 - 10 years.

Call the library to register at 352-3383

or register on-line at www.morleyli-

brary.org

PERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY3753 Main St.

Perry, OH 44081

(440) 259-3300

www.perrypubliclibrary.org

Fall programs start September 8th

Books, Coff ee, Pastries …what could

be better?

Join the KidLit book group at Perry

Public Library. This book group is for

adults that enjoy reading children’s

literature. Join us once a month on

Saturday mornings for coff ee, pastries,

and lively discussion!

Our fi rst meeting for the fall will be

Saturday, September 13 at 10:00am.

Bring your favorite childhood book

to share. Please register by phone

at 440-259-3300 or online at www.

perrypubliclibrary.org. Join our KidLit

blog too at perrykidlit.blogspot.com.

T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group) Meeting - In case you’ve been under a

rock lately... the hottest game going is

Guitar Hero by RedOctane.

The craze for the Sony Playstation

game is so strong that even the library

has gotten in on it. Come and check

out the Teen Advisory Group (TAG).

This group helps decide what should

go in the teen section of the library

4669 Corduroy Rd.

Mentor, OH 44060

(440) 257-2000

www.mentor.lib.oh.us

Fall Storytimes starting the week of September 29. Fun and educational,

we have storytimes for every age!

Don’t miss any of the fun and crafts.

Scrumptious SketchesSept. 25 at 7:00 PM. Artists ages 4-9

are invited to join us in our Children’s

theater to create a masterpiece using

food. Be prepared to get messy and

experience food in a brand new way!

Children’s Theater at Main

The Assassination of James A. Gar-fi eld; 1881Sept. 16 at 6:30 PM. By July 1881,

President Garfi eld has won his political

battles, and the support of the nation.

On July 2nd, he leaves the White House

to begin his summer vacation. He is in

the highest of spirits as he enters the

Baltimore & Potomac Train Station.

Suddenly, from behind, he is shot by

an assassin. Returned to the White

House, he lingers for 80 days, as his

family, the nation, and the world, prays

for his recovery. To hear more, join us

for a series presented by Dave Lintern.

Free and open to the public. Registra-

tion is not necessary.

Anime MadnessSept. 15 at 6:00 PM. Teen program

about Anime. Will be viewing Vol.1 of

Bleach

MORLEY LIBRARY184 Phelps St.

Painesville, OH 44077

(440) 352-3383

morleylibrary.org

Registration for Fall Story Time at Mor-

ley Library begins Monday September

8. We have story times and activities

for children ages 6 months through 10

years. Babies & Books story time is for

and what programs you want.

You can also play games (like Guitar

Hero), meet new people, and eat

some food. TAG meets from 7:00pm to

8:30pm once a month on Wednesdays:

our next meeting will be: September

10th Sept 10 at 7:00 pm

Yoga - September 11 at 7:00 pm

C.D. Art - September 20 at 2:00 pm

Bring in old c.d.’s and make art with

them.

The B-Tweens Club Once a month on

Fridays after school 3:45-4:45 pm

A monthly activity club exclusively

for kids in grades 4-6. Perry Schools

students may take the bus from school

to the library (parents must arrange

this in advance with the school). No

younger siblings please.

September 26 — Movie Afternoon!

Starts at 2:30 PM

WICKLIFFE PUBLIC LIBRARY1713 Lincoln Rd.

Wickliff e, OH 44092

(440) 944-6010 or (440) 516-READ

www.wickliff e.lib.oh.us

Game Craze: Round 2!Wednesday, September 17 at 3:00pm.

Willoughby’s Game Crazy staff is com-

ing back! Join us for a day of gaming

fun. Show off your video game skills

during gaming tournaments. Use

game systems such as Wii, PS2, and

X-Box. Have fun playing games such

as Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar

Hero. Grades 5 and up. Registration is

required. Sign up at the Information

Desk or call (440) 516-READ to register

by phone.

Starbucks Coff ee TastingTuesday, September 30 at 7:00pm

Starbucks Manager Colleen Moran will

talk about the aroma, body and fl avor

of Starbucks coff ees and their accom-

panying pastry. Registration required.

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKEPUBLIC LIBRARIES

Eastlake Public Library36706 Lake Shore Blvd.

Eastlake, OH 44095

(440) 942-7880 x. 105

Willoughby Public Library30 Public Sq.

Willoughby, OH 44094

(440) 942-3200 x. 104

Willowick Public Library263 E. 305 St.

Willowick, OH 44095

(440) 943-4151 x. 116

(440) 516-0843 TTY

Willoughby Hills Public Library35400 Chardon Rd.

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

(440) 942-3362www.welibrary.info

Family Fun Game DayIf you’ve been wondering why “Guitar

Hero” is such a big deal, and you’re cu-

rious about the hot new video games

that your kids, grandkids, nieces, and

nephews are playing, come to the

library’s family game day and experi-

ence the fun for yourself! We’ll have

Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution,

and American Idol video games to play

and enjoy as a family.

Come dressed as your favorite “guitar

hero” or singing idol for our costume

contest!

Gift certifi cates to local stores that

carry games and consoles will be

awarded as door prizes! Free Food and

Fun Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Willowick Library

Pokemon & Yu-Gi-Oh Game NightsBring your cards for fun evenings of

dueling and trading.

Wednesdays: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5

7-8:30 p.m. Willoughby

Nintendo DS Game NightsCome to the library to play games like

Nintendogs, Mario Kart or Mario Party

with other kids like you! Bring your DS

and any linkable games you have.

Wednesdays: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12

7-8 p.m. Willoughby

Internet ResearchLearn how to use reliable internet

sources, like the library

databases to help you

complete your assign-

ments.

Thursday, Sept. 11

from 7-8 p.m.

Eastlake

Teen ACT Practice TestTeen ACT Review Session

Do you need help preparing for the

ACT? The Princeton Review will be here

to assist you for FREE! The fi rst session

will be a full-length practice test and

the second session will be a review of

your results. Registration for both ses-

sions is required.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.

Willowick

Teen Numerology Night:Discover How Your Numbers Add Up

Find out what relationship numbers

play in your life and what your name

and birth date reveal. Tuesday, Sept.

30, 6 p.m. at Willoughby Hills

The Afterschool ClubChildren in grades 1-5 have fun with

crafts and more on the second Monday

of each month: Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov.

10, Dec. 8. 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Eastlake

Reading BuddiesSecond, third and fourth graders prac-

tice reading with an older helper. Help-

ers can be in fi fth grade and above.

Program runs from September 17 to

November 5. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Eastlake

Educators Day at the LibraryThe Willowick Library staff will show

teachers and homeschooling parents

the many library resources that can

enrich the learning experience, and

the services the library off ers to sup-

port educators. Refreshments and door

prizes!

Wednesday, Sept. 17

3-4:30 p .m. at Willowick

Super Family Fun Game DayPlay video games together!

Saturday, Sept. 20

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Willowick


FESTIVAL HELD AT: Lake Metroparks Farmpark

Kirtland, OH (I-90 to Exit 193 (Rt. 306) 5 miles south) to Rt. 6,

then east to Farmpark

175 CRAFTSMENTraditional

CountryVictorianPrimitive Folk Music

Harvest Market

Wagon Rides(free)

Delicious Food

Sat. & Sun. September 13 & 14, 2008 10AM-6PM

Enjoy a fall afternoon at the 27th Annual

$7 Adults(12-59) $6 Seniors(60+)

$4 Kids(2-11) Under 2 free

A Quaint, Outdoor MarketplaceVillage Peddler Festival

www.villagepeddlerfestival.

Sometimes people wonder why more and more libraries offer video game programs, especially since many par-ents spend a lot of time trying to get their kids away from the games and into their books. First, video games and their technology are shaping education, entertainment, and healthcare, and, like the World Wide Web in the early nine-ties, there is no going back. Educators have seen the value game technologies offer learners. Many children work on their phonics and reading skills using LeapFrog® systems. “The (Leap-Frog) games offer positive feedback, and we all respond to that very well,” said Cheryl Bracken, Professor of Communication at Cleveland State University. But many parents still worry about their children’s social development when they can’t separate them from their games. Many games are for one player, but if parents are concerned about kids’ developing so-cial skills there are games to do together. “The Wii and games like “American idol” have encouraged families to play together,” said Dr. Bracken. “Plus a lot of the games don’t require a lot of gaming skills, so grandparents can play and have fun and not have to worry about getting trounced by the kids.” In another tip for parents, Dr. Bracken added that the rating systems on games should be taken seriously and have

more to do with content than gaming ability. Games rated “T” (for teens) and “M” (for mature) often contain subject matter that could upset younger game players. Dr. Bracken also talked about the technologies coming down the pike that could have huge implications for rehabilitation. “There are experiments going on in which brains are hardwired to computers, so that people can control their avatar movements by thought.” Gaming is also dimming the lines with traditional forms of entertainment. USA Today reported that Steven Spielberg is creating video games that he hopes will become as entertaining and emotionally moving to people as film. Finally, game programs simply help the library reach more kids and young adults. “Game nights and game prizes for summer reading get more kids into the library, and often they are a group we wouldn’t normally see here,” said WE Library Director Kathy Dugan. “We hope families will come to our game day. In the end, it may be that games just look different than they did last century and they certainly cost more, but there was nothing like the belly laugh we all shared around the family game table, when suddenly, no matter how dif-

ferent we all are, we all had fun together. That feeling of togetherness and fun

is still the same, and that’s what we are really promoting on Sept 20.”

Why are libraries hosting gaming events?Elaine Terman | Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library


Mary Mokris, Ph.D.Whether it’s dancing, running or just playing outside, it’s a smart idea to keep kids moving—and for more reasons than you might expect.Recent studies point to a link between learning and movement. Many experts agree that children who are active more easily grasp concepts taught in school. In fact, one Canadian study showed that

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS®) Kicks Off 2008-2009 Year

The Mentor chapter of Mothers of

Preschoolers (MOPS) will kick off the

2008-2009 year on Friday, September

12th, from 9:30 AM – 12 Noon at the

Mentor United Methodist church. All

mothers of children, in kindergarten or

younger, are welcome to attend.

For more information and to ensure

childcare availability, contact Tammy

Palermo at 440-639-7185 or via email,

[email protected].

Moving Children To Learn: Tips For Parentschildren who participated in fi ve hours of vigorous physical activity a week had stronger academic performance in math, English, natural sciences, and French than children with only two hours of physical activity per week.Additionally, a study of 3rd-grade chil-dren who participated in dance activities found that the kids improved their read-ing skills by 13 percent over six months, while their more sedentary peers showed a decrease of 2 percent. So what are the smartest ways to get kids moving? At Kumon Math and Reading Centers, we give students the tools they need to boost their reading and math skills. We suggest the follow-ing tips:MAKE IT FUNEncourage your children to play fun games that include critical thinking, as well as physical activity. Games as simple as hide-and-seek force children to think strategically, but also require plenty of running. Hopscotch, jump rope and even freeze tag (where children “freeze” when they’re tagged by the per-

son who is “it”) can also be benefi cial.STIR CREATIVE JUICESRole-playing can be a fun way to stimu-late children’s minds. Take to the back-yard and start a role-playing game such as “jungle,” where children take on the identity of diff erent animals. Ask chil-dren to behave like a lion or a monkey. Later, children can read more about the animals and perfect their roles the next time they play. GET INVOLVEDChildren learn by watching their par-ents, so try to stay active and play with your children frequently. Be sure to ask them questions about the games you play and encourage them to use their imaginations while running around. Try a game such as “airport,” where your child is a plane circling a runway and you give him directions to turn left or right. For more information, visit www.ku-mon.com or call (800) ABC-MATH.Dr. Mary Mokris is an education spe-cialist for Kumon Math and Reading Centers.

Studies show that active children might be better learners.

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Then join us at the Y during America on the Move week September 20-27 when we introduce programs to enhance your life. At the Y, wellness is not our job, it’s our mission. We’re committed to support kids, adults and families who want to lead a healthy lifestyle but struggle to do so. And America on the Move is just another way that we can help.

September 20-27, 2008September 20-27, 2008

Join us the week of September 20-27 to kick off the old ways and find new habits, better foods and creative routines. Build a new life. Build a stronger family. Build a better community. NOW.

September 20 & 21

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Hospitals in Northeast Ohio and around the country are taking steps to reduce medical mistakes. But with so much at stake, patients and their families also need to take a larger role in ensur-ing their safety in the hospital. There are ways you can play an active role in this process:• Bring an advocate. Your advocates can

step in if you are too groggy or weak to speak for yourself.• Prepare a 'health profile.’ Write down

your medical conditions, allergies and medications, including herbal supple-ments and vitamins. Bring your actual medication bottles to avoid misspelling the name of the drug, dose or directions for use.• Avoid wrong-site surgery. Your sur-

geon should mark the location of your surgery and should involve you in the process. A surprising number of medical negligence cases involve surgery on the wrong “body part.”• Double-check all your medications

and treatments before accepting them. If you can’t read the doctor’s handwrit-ing, the pharmacist may not be able to, either. Doctors and nurses should check

How to protect yourself while in the hospitalyour wristband and ask your name before giving you drugs or treatments. Note when each dose is due and alert a nurse if a medication is late. If you’re given intravenous medication, ask your nurse how long it should take for the bag to run out.• Take notes. Or bring a tape recorder.

Studies show that patients remember less than 30% of what doctors say. Prior to being admitted, prepare a list of ques-tions for your doctor.• Follow up. Ask when your test results

will be available, then follow up if your doctor or nurse doesn’t call. Delay or the misinterpretation of test results is com-mon.• Educate yourself. Learn about your

medications. Key questions include: What is this medicine for? Who pre-scribed it? When am I supposed to take it? What are the likely side effects? Is this medicine safe to take with other drugs or supplements? What should I avoid while on this drug?• Guard against “superbugs.” Ask ev-

eryone who enters your hospital room to wash their hands with either soap or an alcohol-based gel. Beware of objects in

the hospital such as the TV remote con-trol that aren’t washed very often. Get your sheets changed every day and ask for a new, disposable pillow when check-ing in. Ask doctors if they have sanitized their stethoscopes, which can pick up germs with each new patient. If you need a catheter, ask for one coated in antisep-tic, which may reduce the risk of infec-tion. Make sure hospital staff are obeying their own rules. If signs instruct staff to change into protective gloves and gowns before entering the room, remind people

to follow these instructions.Doing your part can go a long way to

preventing avoidable medical mistakes.Francis E. Sweeney, Jr., Esq. has been

practicing law for over 16 years. He pre-fers to restrict his practice to birth injury, medical negligence, motor vehicle acci-dents, personal injury and probate. He maintains offices in Cuyahoga and Lake County.This article was compiled by personal ex-

perience, and pieces from USA Today and Newsweek.

For Adv. Info Contact: Rachel DiBiasio at 440.974.0343

Lake County’s Premier Parenting Magazine

County Kids is now mailed to homes of parents in LakeCounty with children ages newborn to 12. If you would like to be added to our mailing list please send your name and address to: [email protected]

or mail to:

County Kids:P.O. Box 157,Willoughby, OH 44096

HOT OFF THE PRESS!


With Autumn in the air and the savoring of beautiful weekends in Northeast

Ohio cherished by all, the time is right for the 27th Annual Village Peddler

Festival to be held on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14,

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland, Ohio.

Upon entering this quaint outdoor market place you will be welcomed

into a colorful harvest market filled with cut and dried flowers, perennials,

mums, herbs, vegetables, apples, honey, jams, dips, maple syrup, cookies,

pies, nuts, breads, coffees, a candy shop and more. A tapestry of more than

175 craftsmen and artisans will be selling their wares along the beauti-

ful pastoral Farmpark grounds with stretches of sunflowers and

golden stalks of corn as the perfect background to this outdoor

marketplace setting.

Known as one of the best Ohio festivals, it is no surprise the num-

ber of craftsmen increase each year with this year adding many

new first time Village Peddler participants. Craftsmen travel

from all parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York,

and West Virginia to be part of the Festival. As a juried

event, each craftsmen has been

invited to participate based on their arts

and crafts and quality. The wide variety

of craftsmen will showcase handmade

traditional, Americana, country, Victorian

and primitive arts and crafts with many

being unique and one-of-a-kind. Items

featured include furniture, folk art, baskets,

wheat weaving, quilting, primitives, framed

art, Shaker brooms, wool felting, pottery,

fall and winter wreaths, candles, cloth-

ing, jewelry, tole painting, birdhouses and

feeders, gourd art, rugs, garden art, cards,

photography, Santas, snowmen, stone carv-

ings, blown glass, stained glass, toys and

dolls, signs, weathervanes, soaps pewter,

18th and 19th Century decorative painting

and more. The hundreds of craft selections

available offer an early opportunity for

holiday gift purchases along with everyday

shopping.

The delightful surroundings will excite

the whole family. Enjoy a stroll on this

working farm, take a horse drawn wagon

ride (free), watch sheep herding, visit the

corn maze, and celebrate autumn together.

Smell the aroma of food cooking outside

and visit the numerous vendors with

delicious food such as creamed chicken

and biscuits, barbecued chicken dinners,

roasted corn on the cob, steak pitas, corn

dogs, sausage sandwiches, chicken salad

luncheon, fresh lemonade, homemade pies,

peach shortcake, ice cream, kettle corn and

apple fritters.

While strolling the festival, listen to the

sounds of folk and traditional music, per-

formed by guitarist Bev Newbold. Then in

the afternoon, both days, The Silver String

Band will lighten up the day with mellow

music.

The Village Peddler Festival is built on

quality, uniqueness, and tradition. “Many

people plan their fall around the Festival

and attend every year,” states founder and

producer Roberta Rice. “This year with

people staying closer to home we invite

those who have not attended in the past to

enjoy the day with us to begin their own

family tradition. The Festival captures

America at its best and is guaranteed to

charm attendees back to the simple way of

life.”

The short driving distance from Cleveland,

Akron/Canton and western Pennsylvania

to Lake Metroparks Farmpark makes the

Village Peddler Festival an excellent choice

for a weekend day trip. Sponsored by The

News-Herald, Ohio Magazine, 1330 AM

WELW and the Lake County Visitors

Bureau, this is an event not to be missed!

Village Peddler Festival to Highlight Craftsmen and Harvest MarketLake Metroparks Farmpark Welcomes the 27th Annual Village Peddler Festival on September 13 & 14

ing event in March 2009. Last year’s winner and mother of two, Mary Grabowski, from Com-merce, Mich., said in her winning essay “The way I make the best choices for my family is simply by using two things: my heart and my head. The job of ‘Mom’ is the hardest job in the world but is defi nitely the most rewarding.”For Offi cial Rules, entry form, recipes or to learn more about the contests, visit www.jif.com.

A recent survey conducted by Kelton Research on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company

found a 69 percent of consumers prefer to use creamy peanut

butter while 36 percent like their sandwiches toasted.

CREATIVE KIDfrom page 13


The Fall Harvest Festival at Lake Metroparks Farmpark is a celebration of harvesting, food, discovery, craft demonstrations and vendors, and more! One of Northeast Ohio’s premiere fam-ily-oriented fun events, the festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Experience the sights, smells and tastes of harvest demonstrations going on all weekend. Sample a fresh slice of apple from a variety that can be found in the grocery stores or farmers markets today. Try your hand at peeling and coring apples and discover how apple cider is pressed. Also, enjoy the wondrous smell and taste of apple butter that has been boiled in a cauldron over an open fire. Get involved in the harvest as you venture out in the field to pick a potato. Try your hand at leading a team of draft horses through the field, prepar-ing it for planting. Wind your way through the three-acre maze as it provides a challenge to many – discover its myriad of twists and turns. Also available is a hay maze, a safe and fun alternative for the younger children.

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Share a favorite photo of your child and you may see them here next month!

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The 2008-2009 Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Discov-ery Theatre Series at Playhouse Square continues its twenty-six year tradition as the premier family-friendly live theater experience in Northeast Ohio.

Presented by the Arts Education Depart-ment at Playhouse Square, The Rainbow

Babies & Children’s Hospital Discovery Theatre Series is responsible for uniting thousands of families with the wonders of

live theater each year. “This year is simply magi-cal” stated Colleen Porter, Director of Arts Education at Playhouse

Square. “There is no place else in Northeast Ohio where families can expect to share such a unique season of classic tales, high energy music and even the circus with their loved ones, all at an affordable price” Porter added, “We thank Rain-bow Babies & Children’s Hospital for their tremendous support and steadfast dedication to the arts.” A four show subscription to the 2008-2009 Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hos-pital Discovery Theatre Series at Playhouse Square begins as low as $48 and is available now. In addition, the Family Passport, perfect for families with children or grandchildren of varying ages is also available beginning today. The Family Passport features six vouchers for $100 that are redeemable for tickets to any of the four shows in the subscription series or for any of the additional performanc-es. For more information on both please call 216-830-7221 or visit Playhous-eSquare.org/Discovery. Group discounts for 10 or more are available by calling 216-664-6044.

Make crafts and test your knowledge of vegetables in various veggie activities.Learn how honey is extracted from a honeycomb at the Plant Science Center and sample various types of honey. Cowboy Ben will teach the art of rop-ing. Pony Rides will also be available both days for $3.Discover vintage tractors from yester-year and tractors and farm machinery used by farmers today at The Antique Tractor Show. Crafters demonstrate their talents and have their wares avail-able for sale. A farmers’ market will offer products of the harvest for sale. Discover what life was like in different time periods of American history in the historical encampment. Visitors to the Fall Harvest Festival can also experience regular Farmpark activities. Admission to the Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Tractor Show is $6. Seniors 60 and over, $5; youth 2 to 11, $4; Chil-dren under 2 and Farmpark members are free. For more information about Fall Harvest Festival, or about Farmpark memberships, please call (440) 256-2122 or (800) 366-FARM (3276), or visit www.lakemetroparks.com.

Lake Metroparks presents the 18th annual

Fall Harvest Festival & Antique Tractor Show

RAIL JAMFriday, September 19

A snow storm in September? It might

look that way if you are attending

this year’s Rail Jam at “It’s Better in

Mentor.”

The City of Mentor Recreation De-

partment will transform a portion of

the hillside near the Civic Center Park

Amphitheater into a ski and snow-

board rail jam site.

Come and watch some of the area’s

best extreme skiers and snowboard-

ers do their tricks on this special

off -season snowhill!

The Rail Jam is free and will be held

from 7 - 9 p.m. Experienced boarders

can give the rails a try following the

demonstration.

A New Season of Family-Friendly Entertainment UnveiledPlayhouse Square Announces The 2008-2009 Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Discovery Theatre Series

THE FOUR-SHOW SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could

November 22, 2008

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Allen Theatre

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway BunnyJanuary 17, 2009

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Ohio Theatre

Mufaro’s Beautiful DaughtersFebruary 14, 2009

11:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Ohio Theatre

Circus INcognitusMarch 14, 2009

11:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Ohio Theatre

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SEPTEMBER 5-7LAKE COUNTY PERCHFEST™, Lake

Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront

Park, 301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fair-

port Harbor; “Ohio’s Largest Lake Erie

Yellow Perch Fish Fry”. A great pre-au-

tumn festival featuring great food, live

musical entertainment, great bands, a

Perch Fishing Tournament, exhibitors,

family activities and a kids’ fi shing tank

and Lake Metroparks Wildlife Center

Program 1:00pm-2:00pm on Sunday.

HOURS: Friday, 5:00pm-11:00pm;

Saturday, 12:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday,

12:00pm-8:00pm ADMISSION is FREE;

Parking fee applies. Lake County Visi-

tors Bureau, 440-975-1234, 800-368-

LAKE; www.perchfest.net

SEPTEMBER 5-7FAIRPORT HARBOR MARINE MU-SEUM HOURS DURING PERCHFEST™,

129 Second Street, Fairport Harbor.

HOURS: 1:00pm-6:00pm. Adult/$3.00;

Senior Citizen/$2.00; Youth/$1.00

www.fairportlighthouse.com

SEPTEMBER 67TH ANNUAL MENTOR CRUISE IN,

Civic Center Campus, 8500 Civic Center

Boulevard, Mentor; This event cel-

ebrates America’s love aff air with cars.

Over 1,000 pre-1980 vehicles will be

displayed. Registration is on the day

of the event. Event features music, re-

freshments, door prizes, dash plaques

and more. 3:00pm-8:00pm Admission,

registration and parking are free!!

Chuck or Jan; 440-255-8835 or 440-

350-9999; www.cityofmentor.com

SEPTEMBER 6-7FALL PLANT SALE, The Holden Arbo-

retum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland.

9:00am-5:00pm Admission is FREE to

members; $6.00 for non members; Se-

nior Citizen-60+/$5.00, FREE on Tues-

days; Youth 6-12/$3.00; Under 5/FREE.

440-946-4400; www.holdenarb.org

SEPTEMBER 7BUG DAY!, Penitentiary Glen Reser-

vation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road,

Kirtland; Bring the whole swarm out

for a fun afternoon of live bugs, buggy

games, activities and adventure. Ride

on miniature trains provided by the

Lake Shore Live Steamers, 1:00pm-

3:00pm, weather permitting. 12:00pm-

4:00pm Admission is Free. 440-256-

3701; www.lakemetroparks.com

SEPTEMBER 12OLD TIME MEDICINE SHOW DINNER THEATER, Lake County History and

Heritage Center, 415 Riverside Drive,

Painesville Township; Delight in the

antics of years gone by during this

evening at the History and Heritage

Center. Gypsy fortune tellers, snake oil

salesmen and banjo players abound

during this re-creation of America’s

early vaudeville days. The evening

includes dinner and the show. Coach

parking available, groups welcome.

6:00pm-8:30pm. One Fee for all

Ages/$30.00; Reservations only. 440-

255-8979; www.lakehistory.org

SEPTEMBER 13TETHERED HOT AIR BALLOONS,

Grand River Cellars, 5750 Madison

Road (Route 528), Madison; Enjoy a

tethered hot air balloon ride over-

looking the vineyards. Sponsored by

ReMax. One Fee for all Ages/$6.00

440-298-9838; www.grandrivercellars.

com

SEPTEMBER 13FALL OPEN HOUSE, The Western

Reserve Model Railroad Museum, 7471

Tyler Boulevard, Unit L, Mentor; Come

and see interactive train displays. There

are working layouts in G, O, S, HO, N

and Lego scales. Also visit the inter-

urban displays and working trolley

layouts. 10:00am-6:00pm Admission

is Free. 440-251-0350; www.wrmrrm.

shutterfl y.com

SEPTEMBER 13-14VILLAGE PEDDLER FESTIVAL, Lake

Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon

Road, Kirtland; A quaint outdoor mar-

ketplace with 175 craftsmen, folk mu-

sic, delicious food, horse-drawn wagon

rides, a harvest market all in a beautiful

pastoral setting – a tradition for 27

years! 10:00am-6:00pm Adult/$6.00;

Senior Citizen-60+/$5.00; Youth 2-11

years/$4.00; Under 2/Free. 440-466-

8414; www.villagepeddlerfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 14FAIRPORT HARBOR MARINE MUSE-UM HOURS DURING FAIRPORT COM-

MUNITY DAYS, 129 Second Street, Fair-

port Harbor. HOURS: 1:00pm-6:00pm

ADMISSION: Adult/$3.00; Senior Citi-

zen/$2.00; Youth/$1.00. 440-354-4825;

www.fairportlighthouse.com

SEPTEMBER 14LAKE METROPARKS SENIOR FAIR,

Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800

Chardon Road, Kirtland; Lake Hospital

Systems will off er free health screen-

ings from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Screen-

ings off ered include: blood pressure,

body mass index, osteoporosis and

cholesterol testing. All screenings

are available by registration only. To

register, call Lake Hospital Systems at

440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800. Lake

County Probate Court presentations

lunch, vendor showcase featuring

products and services important to

today’s seniors. 9:00am-4:00pm. Lake

County residents/FREE (with valid ID);

Out-of-county residents/Adult/$6.00;

Senior Citizens-60+/$5.00; Youth 2-

11/$4.00; Under 2/FREE. 440-256-2122;

www.lakemetroparks.com

SEPTEMBER 20-21FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL & ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW, Lake Metroparks

Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirt-

land; A festival of harvest, food and fun

for the entire family, featuring crafters,

antique tractors and engines, harvest

activities and demonstrations, 3-acre

corn maze, hay maze and live music.

9:00am-5:00pm. Adult/$6.00; Senior

Citizens-60+/$5.00; Youth 2-11/$4.00;

Under 2/FREE. 440-256-2122; www.

lakemetroparks.com

SEPTEMBER 21CHICKEN DINNER at Notre Dame

Academy. Delicious chicken or rib din-

ner. Boutique/Chinese Auction. Rain

or shine. Takeouts available. Handicap

accessible. 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Notre

Dame Academy, 13000 Auburn Rd.,

Chardon. (440) 286-7101www.snd-

chardon.org

SEPTEMBER 21IT’S BETTER IN MENTOR – 5-MILE RUN/2-MILE WALK, Mentor Senior

Center, 8484 Munson Road, Mentor;

It’s Better in Mentor 5-Mile Run and

2-Mile Walk benefi ts Project Hope

for the Homeless, The NERC Scholar-

ship Program and Colonel Justice M.

Chambers Detachment 555. Hosted

by Marine Corps League. Join us in the

Run/Walk event, enjoying the chal-

lenging, scenic race along bike paths,

trails and through Veterans Park. Our

patriotic theme will embrace all in

attendance starting with the Marine

Color Guard, bagpipes and more.

HOURS: Day of race registration at

Mentor Senior Center, 7:15am-8:15am;

5-Mile Run starts, 8:30am; 2-Mile Walk

starts, 8: 8:45am. One Fee for all Ages/

Pre-registration/$18.00; Race day reg-

istration/$20.00. Rick Kohl, 440-255-

4972; www.northeastrunningclub.org

SEPTEMBER 21SKYHOUNDZ CANINE DISC COMPE-TITION, Civic Center Ballfi elds, 6477

Center Street, Mentor; If you have a

disc catching dog, this is the com-

petition for the two of you. Judging

is based on distance and how many

paws are off the ground at the time

of the catch. Competition is open to

any dog able or willing to try to catch

a Frisbee.

Registration, 11:00am; Competition,

11:30am-1:00pm. Mentor Recreation

Department, 440-974-5720;

www.cityofmentor.com

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SEPTEMBER 21-23IT’S BETTER IN MENTOR FESTIVAL, Civic Center Campus, 8500 Civic Center

Boulevard, Mentor; Live entertainment,

arts and crafts, refreshment, rides and

games; pancake breakfasts; opening

parade, 5 mile run and 2 mile walk-call

for more information. Friday, 5:00pm-

11:00pm; Saturday, 12:00pm-11:00pm;

Sunday, 11:00am-8:00pm

FREE admission and parking. 440-255-

1100; www.cityofmentor.com

SEPTEMBER 26-28ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY HORSE SHOW, Andrews Osborne

Academy Equestrian Center, 38588

Mentor Avenue, Willoughby.

HOURS: Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm; Satur-

day, and Sunday, 8:00am-6:00pm. FREE

Roxane Rheinheimer, 440-942-3600

ext. 252; www.andrewsosborne.org

SEPTEMBER 27-28FALL FUN Enjoy a hayride, corn maze,

pick your own pumpkin, petting zoo

and other fall activities. Create your

own scarecrow to take home. (Sept.

27th only) Free admission to the farm.

Nominal fee for hayride and corn maze.

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Ridgeview Farm

5488 Kinsman Road, Middlefi eld. (440)

693-4000. www.ExperienceRidgeview-

Farm.com

SEPTEMBER 28WILDLIFE FESTIVAL, Penitentiary Glen

Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon

Road, Kirtland; Celebrate wildlife with

this free family fun event. Discover the

wildlife of yesterday and today and the

challenges they face. Activities include

a LIVE ANIMALS, Call of the Wild con-

test, costumed critters, crafts and tat-

toos for the children. 12:00pm-4:00pm

Admission is free. Tammy O’Neil, 440-

256-2131; www.lakemetroparks.com

SEPTEMBER 28GREAT WESTERN RESERVE CLAM-BAKE, Lake County History and

Heritage Center, 415 Riverside Drive,

Painesville Township; Enjoy a tradi-

tional clambake in the Western Reserve

style: clams, chicken, corn, potatoes,

chowder and entertainment. 1:00pm-

5:00pm; Bake served 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Adult/$28.00 Member; $33.00 Non-

member; Youth 12 and under/$3.00

kids meal; Reservations required. Karen

Sawitke, 440-255-8979; www.lakehis-

tory.org

Reinforce counting • Look for numbers in magazines and

coupon inserts.

• See who can fi nd the biggest number.

Count up to that number together- then

count by twos, then by fi ves.

Talk about money • Where it comes from, how we get it,

what it’s for.

• Look at it, fi rst in your pocket book.

Then look for the “$” symbol in maga-

zines and on coupons.

• Introduce working with decimals.

• Talk about how to spend money wisely

because it has to be earned. Perhaps

they could earn money by doing special

chores for you.

If you’ve recently experienced sticker shock while shopping for grocer-ies, you’re not alone. Food costs have significantly increased and aren’t likely to fall anytime soon. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that food costs will rise nearly 5 per-cent through 2009.But before you resort to eating left-overs five days a week, there are ways to save on food costs. All you need is a plan, some good old-fashioned dis-cipline and a little technology to put a significant dent in your grocery bill. Discover Card offers these tips on how to spend smarter and shave costs off those food bills:• Comb through your grocery receipts to learn more about your shopping habits. The more you know about what you buy and what it costs, the more you’ll be able to compare prices and save. • Choose meal menus before you head

Easy Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bills

COUPON FACTS • 86% of the United States population uses coupons.

• Shoppers saved approximately $2.6 billion last year by using coupons.

• The typical coupon was worth $1.15 savings in 2006

• Coupon users report an average of 11.5% savings on their grocery bill with coupons.

• Manufacturers off ered more than approximately $330 billion in coupon savings in 2006.

• By using coupons, we can

pay less for items at the

supermarket. This is saving

money, and this is smart!

• Discuss giving them an

allowance. What would they like to spend

it on?

Look at coupons together • Find coupons for items they like to use,

eat, and drink.

• Look at the money saved written on

each coupon. Try to match that, using

coins from your purse or pocket.

• Start to add up how much you could

save by using coupons this week. Com-

pare that with their allowance. Don’t be

afraid to use a calculator.

Clip together, carefully • Discuss why you are selecting the

coupons you want to use. Is it to try a new

product? Or is to save money on some-

thing you always buy?

• Why do you choose one product and

not another?

Look at dates • Learn and repeat the months of the year

and recognize the year we are in.

• Look at a calendar. What month are we

in now? Find today’s date on the calendar.

• Find the date written on a coupon, and

then fi nd it on the calendar. Count how

many months, weeks, and days the cou-

pon can be used.

• Compare diff erent expiration dates.

Which coupons last the longest?

to the store. If you make a list of the food items you need for the entire week, you will be less likely to overbuy and waste food pur-chases. Also, don’t go to the store on an empty stomach.• Take advantage of store sales on the ingredients you use most often, and stock up. Check the weekly circulars to see what is on sale before heading to the store. By keeping an eye out for these deals, you can cut as much as 20 percent off your grocery bill.• Look for bargains on-line. Certain Web sites, like www.mygrocerydeals.com, allow you to type in your ZIP code and pull up the best deals on everything from rib eyes to coffee beans. Once online, you can create search lists for your most commonly purchased items to direct you to the stores with the best savings. • Shop around. The grocery store isn’t

the only place to find food essentials. When you stop at the pharmacy or big discount store, stroll down the food aisles to see what they have to offer. You might find better prices on items such as milk, cereal, juice and other items. Finally, don’t forget the coupons, which

can add up to significant savings. You can get free samples and manu-facturer’s coupons at Web sites like

Coolsavings.com.

Children learn in many ways: by talking with parents and teachers, by observ-

ing the world around them, and by participating in everyday tasks. Children

like to try new things. Coupons can be a fun way to help a child learn to

read better and gain knowledge of math, money and the calendar.

Listed below are some coupon related ideas for teaching children as

they grow. Best of all, shopping with coupons can be turned into

quality time and learning, while you save money!

Teaching Children With Coupons

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