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Were all aware of the rise of the green

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contents

April/MAy 2012

If You Plant It . . . They Will Grow 4

March of Dimes: Growing Families 7

Being Green . . . Saves Green 9

Happy Mothers Day 12

Cinco de Mayo 14Time to Smell the Flowers 16

Crib Safety: For a Safe Nights Sleep 17

Family Snapshot 21

Wholesome Living 22

Camp Albrecht Acres 2Media Moment 26

FamilyFunctions 28

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If You Plant It . . .They Will

ClareBloomfield

Besides the fond memories, there are many other

benefits to gardening with your kids. Gardening

can teach kids (and adults) many life lessons.

We learn about the seasons and life cycles while

watching and playing outdoors. We learn about

fitness and healthy eating by growing a garden

full of nutritious vegetables. We learn to experi-

ment and try new things by growing plants that

are new to us. Even picky eaters will often taste

test a new vegetable if they helped grow it. We

learn about patience while waiting for plants to

grow. We learn about responsibility and how to

nurture plants and other living things when grow-

ing a garden. We learn about resiliency and prob-

lem solving when dealing with weeds or other

challenges. And we learn about community and

sharing when our garden successes are plentiful.

Tips for Gardening with KidsYou know your children better than anyone, so

the connections you make with them in the gar-

den are often best started by you. Where they

lead is often unpredictable, but the number of

teachable moments for you and your kids dur-

ing the process is amazing! Following are just a

few ideas on how to get started.

1. Get you kids involved in the process early. Let

them help plan and plant the vegetable garden

each year. Ask them what they would like to

grow. Older kids can pick vegetables out of a

garden catalog, it might be best to give younger

ones 3 or 4 choices of seed packets. Some kids

might request a secret hide-out spot, so help

them select a type of pole bean that can be

trained to bamboo stakes surrounding a teepee.

Either way, by letting them make a few deci-sions you show them that you are listening to

them and that you are willing to respect their

choices. This often leads to them taking on

more responsibility in the garden.

2. Give them the right-sized equipment and tools.

Nothing is more frustrating for small hands

than tools that are too heavy or too large to

maneuver properly. A couple of kid-sized tools

such as a trowel and a

rake really will make

a difference in how

productive they

are in the garden.

When kids are

confident that

they can accomplish a task on

their own, they are often more likely to repeat

it. And these tools are not prohibitively expen-

sive. Remember that younger children will need

some guidance on how to use these tools and

how not to use them. Once they really get into

gardening, consider expanding their tool selec-

tion to include a pair of gardening gloves and a

small-sized watering can. You will be amazed at

how small kids will mimic your actions while inthe garden and how proud they will feel when

they accomplish similar tasks.

3. Keep kids active in the garden. Gardening is a

great way to get physical exercise for large mus-

cle groups. All the bending, lifting and digging

is often better than working out at a gym.

Dont forget to encourage the

fine motor skills as well. Plant-

ing bean seeds in a row, training a

vine to a trellis, or thinning carrot

seedlings works on these fine motor

skills in young children. Dont worry

about damaging a few plants in the

processremember that many plants

are resilient, and hopefully you planted

extra anyway.by Cindy Haynes

Some of my fondest memories as a childhappened while outdoors in a gar-denmaking and decorating mud pies formy mom, climbing the backyard pear tree

(and eating pears until my belly ached), dig-

ging for potatoes in the vegetable garden

like they were buried treasure and loading

my sling shot with small nuts and berries

to shoot at my sister (my preferred target).

The garden and landscape that I grew up in

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4. Engage their minds as well as

their muscles. Let kids explore

and foster their natural curios-

ity. Bugs and animals fasci-

nate kids, so encourage their

investigation of bugs, worms

and other critters. You can

teach them which bugs are

safe to touch and which to respectfully watch

at a distance. If you dont know what a particu-

lar bug is, snap a quick picture and research the

answer later. Gardens engage all five senses, so

encourage touching, looking, smelling, listening

and even tasting (with your guidance of course).

Link gardening activities to lessons from school

such as counting, the alphabet, reading, science

and even history. There are plenty of gar-

dening resources/books that offer ideas

on some gardening lessons that you can

connect to school.

5. Encourage imaginative play. Have a

tea party in the garden. Repetitive chores

can get boring quickly, especially for young

children with short attention spans. So get

creative and see who can fill up a coffee can

of weeds first. Or see if you can get a pile of

weeds as tall as your child. Have them come

up with games involving weeds. My son likes to

have a weed pitching contest into a bucket. Or

simply say after a weeding chore you will chase

butterflies together.

Dont worry if you arent a gardener. Sunflow-

ers, marigolds, pumpkins, squash, potatoes,

tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, beans and many

others are easy to grow in sunny sites with

well-drained soil. If you want more informatio

check out a gardening book from the library. Eve

childrens gardening books offer a lot of helpf

hints. Still scared? Contact your local county exte

sion office, where Master Gardeners voluntee

They are great resources for answering questio

and offering ideas on what to plant to be successfu

Dont worry if you have limited space. Pattomatoes, bush beans, spinach, peppers and pet

nias will grow well in containers on a sunny dec

And dont worry if everything doesnt turn o

quite as you planned. That is one of the best ben

efits of gardeningit encourages an optimist

outlook. Havent you always heard a gardener sa

I cant wait until next year!

Cindy Haynes is an Associate Professor

Horticulture and Professor-in-Charge for the IowMaster Gardener Program at Iowa State Universi

in Ames. She teaches gardening principles an

practices to undergraduate students while at IS

Master Gardeners across the state and her 4-year-o

son Jackson in Ankeny. She hopes to encourage ma

fond gardening memories for her son as they explo

the outdoors together. Now if only Cindy could lea

to appreciate garter snakes as much as Jackson doe

Unless indicated, photos provided by Cindy Haynes

A few of the many gardening activitybooks available

Garden Wizardry for Kids by L. Patricia Kite

Kids Gardening: A Kids Guide to Messing Around in

the Dirtby Kevin Raftery and Kim Gilbert Raftery

Ready, Set, Grow! by Suzanne Frutig Bales

Roots, Shoots, Buckets, and Boots by Sharon

Lovejoy

Sunflower Houses: Garden Discoveries for Children

of All Ages by Sharon Lovejoy

New Junior Garden Bookby Felder Rushing

Gardening with Children by Monika Hanneman,

Patricia Hulse, Brian Johnson, Barbara Kurland

and Tracey Patterson

Garden Crafts for Kids by Diane Rhoades

Kids Nature Bookby Susan Milord

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GrowingFamilies

of

Dimes

March

Many of us recognize March of Dimes as a primary charity that funds research

for healthy babies. Did you know that the organization supports many types

of medical research?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt established March of Dimes in 1938 with the sole

purpose of conquering polio. Having been stricken with the disease himself and

confined to a wheelchair, he didnt want other young people to experience a

similar fate. Within 20 years researchers had a vaccine for polio, and the

disease was declared eradicated from the U.S. in 1979.

Michelle Gogerty, state director of program services and pub-

lic affairs for the March of Dimes Iowa chapter, explained

that the success in eradicating polio and advancingmany other medical procedures is the reason March of

Dimes has become such a respected charity.

When polio was eradicated, the organization

turned its focus to infants and birth defects. But

soon researchers realized that moms needed to

be a major focus in further studies because their

health and lifestyles often affect fetal devel-

opment. March of Dimes research showed

the direct link between alcohol use and birth

defects. The organization was behind estab-

lishing the Apgar Scale for newborns, not to

mention numerous other screenings, including

genetic testing. March of Dimes also aided in

the development of surfactant, a substance given

to premature babies that helps their lungs function

properly. The group was key in getting the grains

you eat daily enriched with folic acid to prevent spina

bifida and other neural tube defects. Gogerty said March

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Flip a switch and the power to turn ona light is there. Its no wonder wesometimes take energy for granted. But

what about turning off that light when

we are done? We may not think about

energy all the time, but we should

always think about whether we

are wasting it.

Every month, the

energy bill reminds

you that energy isnt free

energy wastes money. Tha

your family could use for foo

games or to put in savings.

Many energy resources are nable. That means once we

they are gone. Fossil fuels suc

oil and natural gas have lim

plies. These non-renewable

power the generators that m

of the electricity we use. So

tant that we use them wisely

One family in Eastern Iowa

learned to use energy wise

Mom, Dad and five kids li

151-year-old house, the Co

ily had their work cut out

They knew they would

change their habits, but th

know that just a few chan

make such a big difference.

With the help of experts f

ant Energy the Conroys cam

several ways to save energy:

Mom, Tina, daughter

age 16, and Lucy, age

with the rest of the fam

lots of gadgets to cha

didnt know that leavin

ger plugged ineven

isnt charging a phon

electricity, called stand

by Alliant Ener

are attempting to eliminate non-

medically indicated labor before 39

weeks, said Gogerty. This campaign

started in 2003 in the U.S., but now

has been expanded worldwide. In 2011

the group added an education compo-

nent to the campaign called Healthy

Babies Are Worth the Wait. We

want to eliminate premature births,

said Gogerty. With the success record

of March of Dimes, Gogerty firmly

believes this is possible.

March of Dimes has a few other pro-

grams going on in Iowa as well. Count

the Kicks is a program to encourage

mothers to count how many kicks

they feel daily in the third trimester

of their pregnancy. This immensleyhelps in preventing stillborn births

by making mothers and their part-

ners aware of their infants normal

movement patterns and any signifi-

cant changes. The University of Iowa

is experimenting

with a centering

pregnancy group.

Women expecting

a baby at about the

same time attend

prenatal screen-

ings together and

develop a camara-

derie. The research

so far has shown

that mothers receiving this type of

support have babies with higher

birth weights. March of Dimes is also

behind Project Alpha, an educational

program geared toward young men to

show them the consequences of teen

pregnancy. Gogerty said the topics

covered in this program range from

abstinence and safe sex to parenting

skills.

Regardless of your familys history,March of Dimes impacts all of us.

Through the medical advances the

organization has funded, March

of Dimes research has definitely

helped reduce health care costs by

working tirelessly to get mothers

the prenatal care they need to have

a healthy baby.

Fund-raisingMarch of Dimes holds numerousfundraisers across the countryeach year. The Dubuque chapterhosts a walk and a signature chefsauction annually. All of the moneyraised in Iowa stays in Iowa forresearch and support programs.

In 2011 Nick and Sarah Ryan ofDubuque were the top fundrais-ers in Iowa and the third top fundraisers for March of Dimes in thenation. March of Dimes pridesitself on being a grassroots orga-nization that is funded and run byvolunteers. To be part of this effortyou can volunteer or donate to thelocal events.

March for Babies

April 21 at Eagle Point Park. Thewalk begins at 9 a.m. To register goto www.marchforbabies.org.

Signature Chefs Auction

Sept. 27 at the Grand River Centerfrom 6-9 p.m.

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of Dimes is now working on enriching

corn flour with folic acid to reduce

the occurrence of spina bifida in the

Hispanic population. March of Dimes

funding was behind identifying sickle

cell anemia and showing that genes

direct human development. The list

of accomplishments funded by March

of Dimes is long, and in some cases

you wont realize that the organiza-

tion was behind the achievement.

If you are planning to have a baby,

if you ever had a baby, or if you were

a baby, you have been touched by

March of Dimes, said Gogerty.

March of Dimes may have helped

you by simply providing additional

training for your medical team,but their impact most likely goes

beyond that.

Gogerty highlighted the campaign to

avoid premature births that March of

Dimes is currently working on. We

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loss. Now they know to plug in only as long

as they need to charge.

Clara, age 10, and Alice, 8, got a new dim-

mer switch in their room. Dimming the

lights can cut 40 percent of energy use and

help light bulbs last longer.

Liam, age 12, forgets to turn off the lights in

his bedroom. A light switch with a motion

sensor solved his problem. Now the lights

automatically come on when Liam is in the

room. And they go off when he leaves.

Dad, Barney, was often left in the colda

cold shower, that is. The five girls nearly

always used up all the hot water. A simple

shower timer now reminds them when its

time to get out. They also installed a show-

erhead adaptor. The adaptor shuts the water

stream off once the water gets warm. That

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5. Close curtains to block the sun on warm

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filled with beautiful bright colors, foot-tapping

Mariachi music, and mouth watering food!

But what is the celebration really all ab out?

Many people mistakenly think that Cinco de

Mayo is a celebration of Mexican independence.

Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on

September 16th. The celebration of Cinco de

Mayo came about after the Mexican-American

War of 184648. Mexico was nearly bankrupt

and the president, Benito Juarez, decided that

all foreign debt payments would be put off for

two years. France, England and Spain, the

countries Mexico owed money to, were not

happy about this and sent their naval forces to

Mexico to fight. England and Spain made a deal

with Mexico and left, but France decided to stay

and fight. They wanted their money back, but

they also wanted influence and control within

the country. France attacked Mexico in 1861.

by Becky Barnhart

French troops were well armed and well trained while

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and on May 5, 1862 (Cinco de Mayo literally means May

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Hey Mom & Dad...

did you hear

about these new

crib standards?

Have you ever had a day that you really just wanted

to get away from the noise of the busy street in front

of your home, the ringing phone a nd the numerous

other disruptions you face? The perfect peaceful

getaway is closer than you realize. The Dubuque

Arboretum and Botanical Gardens may be located

within the city limits of Dubuque, but as you drivethrough Marshall Park to the arboretum, you quickly

become immersed in nature.

Your curious explorers can roam the rose garden,

with plenty of fragrant options to sniff; just be wary

of those thorns. If you venture into the gardens on

a particularly warm day, the shade of the hosta gar-

den offers a nice reprieve. The formal English Gar-

den might make a nice place for a picnic, so take

along a blanket and lunch. Be sure to bring your

camera along because there is a plethora of colorful

photo ops, with or without the kids in them.

The highlight for most children is the Japanese Gar-

den. Complete with a koi pond, it is the largest tradi-

tional Japanese garden in the U.S. You can purchase

food for the fish at the gift shopthe koi will splash

you with gratitude. Your youngsters are sure to be

amazed at the number of fish in the pond, not to

mention their size and rainbow of colors.

If you have some real adventurers in your midst, the

arboretum also offers trails into wooded areas. Thisis a great opportunity to do some bird watching, test

your skills at identifying plant life or look for other

creatures that might be lurking under the bushes.

The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are

the only public gardens fully staffed by volunteers

and they are always looking for more volunteers.

You can stop in the gift shop Monday through Sat-

urday, 9a.m.8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.8 p.m., for

more information on volunteering. The gift shop

also offers a birds-eye view of the garden from the

balcony, so be sure to make a trip upstairs.

For young broods that are still bursting with energy

after strolling the gardens, the Noon Lions Clubs

play area is an option. Be sure to bring along sometoys for the sand. There is also a pavilion next to

the play area, making it another good location for a

picnic. Despite the sand, swings, slides and mon-

key bars, likely the most talked about item is the

drinking fountain. My four-year-old found this par-

ticularly delightful, demanding pictures be taken to

show everyone her head in a lions mouth while she

was getting a drink.

If you are looking for a little more entertainment,

the arboretum will host a childrens spring party

May 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event boasts your

childs favorite fictional characters strolling the gar-

dens and hamming it up for the cameras as well as

numerous games and activities for the kids. Also

watch for details on the free Music in the Gardens

events held at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays throughout the

summer.

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book I recently saw a p

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with the Visiting Nurses

Association (VNA) in Dubuque,

said, The infant population is such a vulner-

able population. It is our responsibility to pro-

vide the healthy and safe sleep environments

they deserve to thrive and grow. The Consumer

Product Safety Commission (CPSC) witnessed

the reporting of many injuries and even deaths

with the use of substandard cribs. So, beginning

June 28, 2011, the CPSC instituted measures

that all cribs manufactured and sold (includ-

ing resale) must comply with new and

improved Federal Safety Standards.

RegulationAccording to its web site, the U.S. Consumer

Product Safety Commission is charged with

protecting the public from unreasonable risks of

injury or death from thousands of types of con-

sumer products under the agencys jurisdiction. It

is committed to protecting consumers and families

from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical

or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The

web site, www.cpsc.gov, is where to go to find out

new product regulations and what products have

been recalled.

Klein elaborated that the new rules apply to full-

size and nonfull-size cribs and prohibit the manu-

facture or sale of traditional drop-side

rail cribs. The new rules also apply

to cribs currently in use at child care

centers and places of public accom-

modation (hotels and motels) with

compliance to the standard expected

by December 28, 2012, said Klein.

These are the new government

guidelines for crib safety that are in

effect as of June 28, 2011:

Traditional drop-side cribs can-

not be made or sold; immobi-

lizers and repair kits are not

allowed.

Wood slats must be made of

stronger woods to prevent

breakage.

Crib hardware must have anti-

loosening devices to keep it from

coming loose or falling off.

Mattress supports must be more

durable.

Safety testing must be more

rigorous.

RetrofittingThe CPSC does not allow immobiliz-

ers and repair kits for drop-side cribs.Klein explains, The crib standards

include multiple, complex require-

ments for many parts of a crib, mak-

ing it difficult to determine whether a

retrofitted crib currently in use would

meet the requirements without test-

ing that specific crib; typically, a crib

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General Crib SafetySo what types of things should parents look f

when buying a new crib? Klein recommends th

following: Make sure the crib you purchase mee

the current safety standards (www.cpsc.gov

Slats should be not more than 2 3/8 inches apar

All joints and parts should fit tightly. Woo

must be smooth and free of splinters; no cracke

or peeling paint or lead-based paint. Solid en

panels (no decorative cutouts). Corner pos

should be flush with the end panel. All hardwar

including screws, bolts, nuts, plastic parts, etc

should be present and part of the original equi

ment. Never substitute original parts with som

thing from a hardware store. Never use the crib

there are any missing, damaged or broken parts

Klein continues: The mattress should be the sam

size as the crib so there are no gaps to trap bod

parts. If you can fit more than 2 fingers between th

mattress and the side of the crib, the crib and ma

tress combination should not be used. Never pla

a crib near cords from a hanging window blind o

drapery. This is a strangulation hazard. Hangin

crib toys must be removed when baby first beginto push up on his or her hands and knees or whe

the baby is 5 months old, whichever occurs first.

Also, ask for a Certificate of Compliance to th

new crib standards implemented June 28, 201

Complete the registration form included wit

your crib when you purchase it and send it to th

manufacturer. If there is a recall, the manufa

turer is required to contact the consumer.

And finally, Klein recommends that paren

inspect every crib their child usesGrandpa

ents house, babysitters and/or child care.

There is certainly a lot to consider when deci

ing on a crib. Use the CPSC web site (www.cp

.gov) and your local VNA (563-556-6200)

help with any questions you may have.

is destroyed in the process of testing. Also, a ret-

rofit, such as a side-rail immobilizer, which previ-

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address a defect in a recalled crib, may not neces-

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S trong is not a word you would likely use to

describe a baby born at 26 weeks gestation

weighing 2 lbs. 3 oz., but Anders Jensen had

to be strong to overcome a rather bleak prognosis.

To give you an idea of how small he was, his dads

wedding band fit on Anders upper arm.

Now 5 years old, Anders parents, Chris and Phil,

consider him the glue that fully melded their

blended family. Chris and Phil have five older chil-

dren from previous relationships: James, 27; Aaron,

26; Jaclyn, 25; Pierce, 19 and Alyssa, 13. Blending

those five children together wasnt difficult when

the couple married 6 years ago, explained Chris, but

the surprise addition of Anders is exactly what they

needed to cement this family together.

The Jensens love the outdoors, so it is somewhat

fitting that Anders early arrival into the world began

on a family vacation to Door County Wisconsin

with a harried hour drive to the nearest hospital.Unable to stop the premature labor, medical staff

did everything in their power to save little Anders,

including performing CPR on his teeny body for 45

minutes until the helicopter arrived to take him to

a Green Bay hospital that was equipped to handle

such a premature baby. The Jensens have nothing

but praise for the staff in Sturgeon Bay and Green

Bay, because without their expert hands the fam-

ily wouldnt have all the joyful stories to share that

revolve around Anders. Alyssa expressed her admi-

ration for the medical staff by deciding she wants tobe a neonatologist.

Anders stayed in Green Bay for about 3 months until

he was strong enough to be moved to Dubuque.

Phil stayed with the other children in Dubuque and

returned to work at his law firm, visiting Chris and

Anders on weekends. After about 8 weeks, Chris

returned to her job at Medical Associates Health

Plans as an executive assistant so she would be

able to take more time off when Anders came home.

The first year was a rough roller coaster ride for the

family. With numerous medical problems to over-

come, they almost lost Anders a few times. That is why

the family is now involved with the March of Dimes by

participating in the walk every year and helping with

fund-raising efforts. The Jensons are the 2012 March

of Dimes ambassador family for the Dubuque region.

March of Dimes does primarily research on

infants. . . . There is no doubt we were the recipients

of some of that research, said Phil. He fully credits

the medical advances that March of Dimes fundedwith keeping his son alive.

Among the struggles Anders faced was difficulty

swallowing. He had to have a feeding tube for more

than a year. After being taught how to swallow,

Anders became quite a food connoisseur, listing

shrimp as his favorite food, but sushi and hummus

are also among his top picks.

Anders considers his parents jobs boring and

hopes to drive a garbage truck some day or do con-

struction work like his brother Aaron (the only one

in the family with a cool job, according to Anders).

If his Lego and Lincoln Log creations are any indi-

cation, an architect might not be a far reach either.

It is clear that the Jensens value quality family time,

citing skiing as the favorite family pastime, with time

on the water as a close second. The couple supports

their children through various sports and other activ-

ities. Alyssas favorite is volleyball, when she is not

spending time with her friends. They are waiting to

see what Anders sport of choice will be. Chris also

finds time to volunteer at Mercy Medical Centers GiftShop and Phil is on the Dubuque Symphony Board

and the Luther Manor Foundation Board.

After hearing Anders story, strong is a good word to

describe him when you think of everything he has

overcome. However, Anders isnt the only one flex-

ing some muscle in this family. The entire Jensen

crew showed their perseverance to get through very

difficult circumstances.

by Kelly Burtis

Alyssa, Anders, Phil and Chris Jensen



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Sunscreen tested asproviding sun protec-

tion factor (SPF) val-

ues below 15 will be

required to display a

label reading: Skin

Cancer/Skin Aging

Alert: Spending time

in the sun increases

your risk of skin cancer

and early skin aging.

This product has been

shown only to help prevent sunburn, not sk

cancer or early skin aging.

Manufacturers cannot claim that their su

screens are waterproof or sweatproof

They also cannot identify their products a

sunblocks. Sunscreens cannot claim

provide instant protection for more than tw

hours without reapplication unless the man

facturer submits data and gets approval fro

the FDA.Water resistance claims on a products fro

label must list the amount of time a user ca

expect to get the declared SPF level of prote

tion while swimming or sweating, based o

standard testing. Two times will be permitte

on labels: 40 minutes and 80 minutes.

All sunscreens must include standard Dru

Facts information on the back and/or side

the container.

While selecting the best sunscreen for your famiactivities according to the new guidelines is impo

tant, Weber also recommends practicing the ABC

Avoid, Block and Cover up. In addition to bloc

ing the suns harmful rays with sunscreen, Web

advises that avoiding the strongest rays of the da

(around midday) and covering up exposed sk

with hats and loose-fitting clothing can greatly a

in protecting your bodys largest organ: your skin.

Were not quite there yet, but soon enough thesummer sun will once again try to bake us all

to a crispthat is, unless we use UV (ultraviolet)

ray kryptonite: Sunscreen.

Dr. Charles Weber, dermatologist at Medical Associ-

ates in Dubuque, advises that using sunscreen is

the one thing we can do to protect against skin can-

cer. With 30 years experience, Weber has noticed an

increase in malignant skin growth at his own prac-

tice and noted heightened instances of melanoma

among young women nationally. With one in five

Americans developing skin cancer, Weber stated

that while we cant control heredity, [we] can control

behavior, including diligent sunscreen application.

According to KidsHealth.org, most children acquire

50 to 80 percent of their lifetime sun exposure

before age 18. Thats a lot of Vitamin D, but also a lot

of UV rays. Sunburns can still strike on cloudy days,

in between dips in the pool, and through sheer

clothing, so choosing a sunscreen shouldnt be just

a grab-and-go process. Just like buying insurance,

you want the best coverage for you and your family.

To ensure the best coverage, the Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) recently released new rules for

sunscreen that are scheduled to take effect in June

2012. These new regulations are meant to provide

consumers with better information to choose the

right sun protection for themselves and their fami-

lies. Here is what you can expect for sunscreen this

summer:

Only sunscreen products proven to protect

against both UVB and UVA radiation canlegally be labeled broad spectrum and

SPF 15 or higher.

Sunscreen products labeled as broad spec-

trum and SPF 15 or higher must indicate that

the sunscreen will not only protect against sun-

burn, but, if used correctly in combination with

other sun protection measures, can reduce the

risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.

Red H t Rules for Sun Protectionby Natalie Deutmeyer

Dr. Charles Weber

22 April/May 2012


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Albrecht AcresCAMP

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How often do you witness understanding and

compassion? At Camp Albrecht Acres, the staff

and campers work together to make sure these

two experiences are everyday occurrences. Serv-

ing more than 700 campers annually, Camp

Albrecht Acres provides a unique environ-

ment for people with special needs, explained

camp executive director Deb Rahe. She and her

camp staff work daily to make sure this mission

becomes a reality for campers year after year.

Founded in 1975, Camp Albrecht Acres wel-

comes campers to two different camping experi-

ences every year: the residential session, which

includes eight weeks at camp, and Camp Bee-

A-Friend, a two-week day camp. Camp pro-

gramming is designed to meet the needs of

each individual camper regardless of disability,

explained Rahe. Campers come from a wide

range of ages, disabilities and experiences, but,

Rahe noted, staff make an effort to make sure

by Amanda Kloser



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Camp Bee-A-FriendLooking for an opportunity to make some new friends, check out

summer camp and have loads of fun? Check out Camp Bee-A-

Friend! As their brochure on the camp notes, Camp Bee-A-Friend is

offered by Camp Albrecht Acres for children on the autism spectrum

and their typically developing peers and is designed to give children

on the autism spectrum the opportunity to work on social skills

and form friendships with each other and their typically developing

peers. For typically developing children, Camp Bee-A-Friend offers

children the opportunity to learn about the importance of inclusion

while celebrating the abilities that each individual brings to the world.

This two-week day camp will be held MondayFriday, August 617,

2012, at Camp Albrecht Acres in Sherrill, Iowa. To register, contact Camp

Albrecht Acres at 563-552-1771 or email executive director Deb Rahe at

[email protected].

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all campers are challenged to the best of their

ability through programming.

Camp at Albrecht Acres is action-packed!

While Rahe said that all campers love swim-

ming, fishing, arts and crafts and water games,

campers are offered a large selection of activities

to keep them bu sy throughout their stay.

One of the most exciting additions to pro-

gramming at Camp Albrecht Acres is Camp

Bee-A-Friend, a camp specifically designed for

children on the autism spectrum. During this

camp, kids with autism can more easily interact

with their nonautistic peers, inviting opportu-

nities for play, partnership and friendship. Serv-

ing roughly 50 children on the autism spectrum

and 50 children who are typically developing,

Camp Bee-A-Friend offers a unique, one-on-one setting for kids from both perspectives to

learn more about each other. Typically devel-

oping children who attend have an opportunity

to play with and be of help to children on the

autism spectrum. This experience helps them

to become more compassionate and under-

standing of people with differences, explained

Rahe. For kids on the autism spectrum, Camp

Bee-A-Friend offers the opportunity to inter-

act with their peers and take part in all camp

activities while enjoying being part of a group;

it allows these children to fit in.

While there are many opportunities for camp-

ers at Albrecht Acres, there are also many ways

for community members to get involved. Camp

Albrecht Acres is a nonprofit organization,

and in order to provide services, we have to

conduct several fundraisers each year. We rely

on private donations and grants to keep camp

operations up and running, said Rahe. Thecamp does not receive state or federal funding.

Volunteers are key to this, Rahe explained,

adding that we can always use volunteers,

especially at fund-raising events, and need

people to share their financial resources so

that we can continue our mission. We receive

a great amount of support from the Dubuque

community, which allows us to pro-

vide the services that we do.

There is little doubt that the ser-

vices provided at Camp Albrecht

Acres make a world of diff erence for

campers and their families each year.

Rahe appreciates the challenges in

raising children with special needs

and feels as though Camp AlbrechtAcres allows a breath of fresh air

for kids and parents alike. Parents

are afraid to send kids to camp,

she explained. Theyre afraid their

children might have difficulties our

staff wouldnt understand. Camp

Albrecht Acres staff is trained to

accommodate children and adults

with all kinds of challenges. Of

course, compassion and under-

standing are the main ingredients

of this successful effort, perhaps

best summed up in Rahes words: I

feel as though people with special

needs spend their lives trying to

conform to our world. When they

come through our gates, we con-

form to them. They have a won-

derful, wonderful time and look

forward to coming back, year after

year.

Photos courtesy of Camp Albrecht

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Book reviews were generously contributed by Stormy

Mochal and Sue Davis. Please visit Stormy and Sue at

River Lights Bookstore in downtown Dubuque.

by Will Kelly

Movies Coming to Tri-States Silver ScreensCourtesy of www.movieinsider.com

TITLE RATINGRELEASE

DATE

Titanic PG-13 4/4

Iron Sky Not YetRated

4/4

The Hunter R 4/6

American Reunion R 4/6

Damsels in Distress PG-13 4/6

The Cold Light of Day PG-13 4/6

The Three Stooges PG 4/13

The Cabin in the Woods R 4/13

Lockout PG-13 4/13

Touchback PG-13 4/13

High School R 4/20

Think Like a Man Not Yet

Rated

4/20

Chimpanzee G 4/20

The Lucky One PG-13 4/20

The Raven R 4/27

The Pirates! Band of Misfits PG 4/27

TITLE RATINGRELEASE

DATE

Bernie PG-13 4/27

96 Minutes R 4/27

The Five-Year Engagement R 4/27

The Avengers Not YetRated

5/4

LOL PG-13 5/4

A Little Bit of Heaven PG-13 5/4

Dark Shadows Not YetRated

5/11

The Dictator Not YetRated

5/11

Girl in Progress PG-13 5/11

Battleship Not YetRated

5/18

What to Expect When YoureExpecting

Not YetRated

5/18

Men in Black III Not YetRated

5/25

Moonrise Kingdom PG-13 5/25

Books 2012 Award Winners!

Caldecott Medal A Ball f or Da isy by ChrisRaschka. $11.89, Ages 3 to 6.

An illustrator only dreams

to win one Caldecott

award in their lifetime. The

2012 winner Chris Raschka

now has two under his

belt, this year for his word-

less picture book A Ball

for Dais y. Follow Daisys

red ball across the vividly illustrated pages until

it pops. Feel Daisys heartbreak and her excite-

ment when a new red ball emerges in the paws

of a friend. Because there are no words in this

book, the story can be told differently each time

it is read which also makes it great for inspiring

questions between reader and listener. A Ball

for Dai syis a must-have for every young readers

growing library.

Stormy Mochal

Newbery Medal Dead End in Norvelt, by JackGantos. $11.19, Ages 10 to 14.

As you may remember, in a pre-vious review I predicted that

Okay For Nowby Gary Schmidt

would win this years Newbery

Award. What a bummer; it didnt

even win an honor medal. I still

recommend it!

But indeed, this years winner is brilliant. Dead End

in Norvelt, by Jack Gantos, is set in 1962 about a kid

uncoincidentally named Jack Gantos, whose plans

for summer fun fall apart when he is grounded

for life by his feuding parents. Two months full

of history, mystery and laughs ensue when Jack isloaned out to help out a feisty old neighbor type

up obituaries for the Norvelt News. This semiauto-

biographical tale is an ode to time and place and

the power of reading.

Printz Medal Where Things Come Back byJohn Corey Whaley. $11.89, Ages 14 to 17.

John Corey Whaley has won the

Printz Medal with his first pub-

lished work of fiction, Where

Things Come Back. Early in this

affecting story Cullen Witters

younger brother disappears from

their rural Arkansas town, lead-

ing to mystery and heartbreak.

In a seemingly unconnected nar-

rative, the suicide of Cabot Searcys college room-

mate has sent him on a quest to save mankind.

Cullens and Cabots worlds slowly intersect and

solve the mystery of Gabriels disappearance in a

shocking climax.

Sue Davis

extravagant or shocking personal lives weve come

to expect from celebrities. For anyone concerned

about the direction in which our pop culture has

been heading over the past decade, this is certainly

a positive development.

The Bottom Line: Despite the amount of atten-

tion that Bon Iver has received, it remains to be

seen whether they will catch on with a younger

crowd. Though rarely explicit, most of their songs

are decidedly adult-oriented, both musically and

lyrically. For this reason, its level of appeal to the

youngest demographics is limited, and it is unlikely

that most kids will be expressing an interest any

time soon. But for older teens looking for a more

mature and thoughtful music experience, Bon Iver

could be a refreshing change of pace from much of

whats out there today.

Music Bon Iver 2011 Jagjaguwar Records

Bonnie Who? That was the question on many view-

ers minds when the Wisconsin-based band with

an unpronounceable name won the 2012 Grammy

Award for Best New Artist. Though they have been

a fixture in the indie music scene for several years,

it was only with their latest self-titled release that

Bon Iver, fronted by singer-songwriter Justin Ver-

non, began to attract mainstream attention. With

their recent Grammy win and an ever-growing fan-

base, it is likely their popularity will only continue to

increase from here.

The Bad News: First of all, it should be noted that

although the album does not bear a parental advi-

sory label, there is a single instance of profanity

(Holocene), and an edited version is not currently

available. Aside from that, there is little else that

could be considered objectionable, though most

songs deal with fairly mature subject matter that

younger audiences will

likely have a hard time

understanding or relating

to. Vernons poetic, stream-

of-consciousness lyrics are

very difficult to interpret,

and heartbreak (Calgary,

Beth/Rest) and nostal-

gia (Holocene, Michicant) are two prominent

themes. It is also worth noting that this album is

rarely upbeat, and the tone is largely melancholy

throughout.

The Good News: Bon Iverwas one of 2011s most

critically acclaimed albums, and for good rea-

son. The bands unique blend of folk and art-rock

sounds unlike anything else in popular music

today. Their unexpected success reflects what

appears to be a growing trend lately: the idea of

humble, independent-minded artists being rec-

ognized solely for their music rather than the



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creations will be exhibited in the librprogram will be held in the Aigler Authe 3rd floor. Space is limited and reis required. Please register by callingat 563-589-4225 and ask for the ChilDesk at extension 2228. Donations oappreciated.

Reading with Rover, Carnegie-Stout Library, Dubuque May 12, 10:30 a.m.stories, but cant read to themselveswith Rover is a partnership of the DuRegional Humane Society and CarnePublic Library for kids in grades K3. get the opportunity to read to a pet, ojust listen to a pet story along with socompanions. Please do not bring youDubuque Humane Society volunteer a group of kid-friendly dogs each moregistration is required.

Family Reading Night, Multicultural Center, DubuqueMay 17, 6:00 p.m. Treading program is open to families win K5th grades. Program includes distory time and parent/children activchild gets to select a book to add to

at home. FREE program; dinner provi563-582-3681 to register.

River Rodeo Presents the 9th annuaRodeo, Dubuque Co. Fairgrounds, TriEquine ParkMay 1820, 2012. The Committee proudly presents the 9th High School Rodeo in Dubuque. Alsowill be junior high contestants gradeFriday at 4:00 p.m., followed by an opteam roping and barrel racing. Saturdschool contestants begin competitioa.m. with rodeo performances at 1 & 78:30 a.m. is the cutting competition, rodeo at noon. RAIN or SHINE! Great all weekend long. Admission is $5 inat the gate, and $15 for a weekend p

Galena Astronomical SocietyNightObserving/Stargazing, The Galena TOwners Club, GalenaMay 19, 8:00a spectacular sunset, the mythologyheavens and deep sky. Lunar and plviewing with telescopes. All ages wemore information call 815-777-8272.

Marshallese Constitutional Day, PreDubuqueSaturday, May 26. The Cothe Marshall Islands was enacted on

Join the Marshallese community fromand the surrounding areas as they cethis national holiday remembered on

Islands and in communities where Mhave migrated. Activities will includecompetitions, cultural and dance prefood/refreshments and special guesThis event is free and open to the pu563-582-3681 for times.

Family Reading Night, Multicultural FamilyCenter, DubuqueApril 19, 6:00 p.m. This funreading program is open to families with childrenin K5th grades. Program includes dinner, groupstory time and parent/children activities. Eachchild gets to select a book to add to their librariesat home. FREE program; dinner provided; call563-582-3681 to register.

U.S. Grant Birthday Celebration, Ulysses S.Grant Home State Historic Site, GalenaApril2022. A variety of events commemorating thebirthday of Galenas favorite son: Living history,speakers, pie auction, period church service andfree museum admission all weekend. For moreinformation, call 815-777-9129.

Money Smart Week, Carnegie-Stout PublicLibrary, DubuqueApril 21April 28. Check outour display of great books for kids to help thembecome money smart. Guess the number ofpennies in the jar located at the Childrens HelpDesk and get a free $100 bill bookmark. Winnerwill receive a cool electronic money jar.

Earth Day Fest, Turner Hall, GalenaApril25, 9:00 a.m. 5th annual Galena celebrationof our natural resources. Open house format

with displays and information presented byenvironmental organizations and businesses.Free trees to take home and plant, live music andfood available.

Peeps-a-Palooza!, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 25, 3:00 p.m. Have you everpainted with a peep? Have you ever dipped apeep in chocolate or deep fried it? Not sure whatto do with those leftover peeps? I do! Sign up forthis program that will be creative, delicious andfun while using marshmallow peeps. For ages12high school. Please register by calling thelibrary at 563-589-4225 and ask for the ChildrensHelp Desk at extension 2228.

Kids Flicks, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 25, 2:00 p.m. Join us for popcornand a showing of a feature film in the Story TimeRoom. For ages 612. This activity is free, butseating is limited. Please register by calling thelibrary at 563-589-4225 and ask for the ChildrensHelp Desk at extension 2228.

Teen Advisory Board, Carnegie-Stout PublicLibrary, DubuqueApril 26, 4:00 p.m. Whatprograms would you like to see for teens at theLibrary? What music titles and graphic novelsshould we add to our collection? If you areage 12high school you can help make thesedecisions and become a part of the Teen AdvisoryBoard. This is a lot of fun and a great opportunityto earn volunteer credit for school. Call Sharon at563-589-4225 extension 2237.

Happy 45th AnniversaryBrown Bear, Brown Bear,What Do You See?, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 28, 10:00 a.m. Its a celebration!Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?byBill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle wasvoted one of the favorite books in Dubuque. Weare throwing a 45th anniversary party for thebook with games, activities and crafts. Come

anytime between 10:00 a.m. and noon to help uscelebrate by fishing in our duck pond or visitingone of the many activity stations based on whatBrown Bear saw. For preschool ages and families.Please register by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Childrens Help Desk atextension 2228.

Pennies, Nickels and Dimes ... Oh My!, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 28, 2:00p.m. Join us for stories, games and fun around thetheme of money. Watch and hear the songs fromSchool House Rock: Money Rockand get creativedesigning your own bank. For ages 68. Pleaseregister by calling the library at 563-589-4225and ask for the Childrens Help Desk at extension2228.

May

APRILlibrary to build, create and have fun. The library provides theLEGOs; you provide the know-how! LEGOs creations will beexhibited in the library. The program will be held in the AiglerAuditorium on the 3rd floor. Space is limited and registrationis required. Please register by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Childrens Help Desk at extension 2228.Donations of LEGOs are appreciated.

Dubuque Winter Farmers Market,The Colts Drum & Bugle CorpBuilding, DubuqueApril 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:00 a.m. Winter FarmersMarket every Saturday morning at 11th & Central Avenue in TheColts Drum & Bugle Corp Building. Warm and cozy setting where30 vendors sell their homemade products. Breakfast and coffeeis served.

Storytimes at Comiskey Park, Comiskey Park, DubuqueApril9, 10:30 a.m. In partnership with the City of Dubuque LeisureService Department, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library offersstory times at the Comiskey Park Center on the 2nd Monday ofthe month. This 2030 minute story time is for ages 35.

Iowas Underground Railroad, Multicultural Family Center,DubuqueApril 11, 4:00 p.m. Outreach program presentedby the African American Museum of Iowa. Theres no HarrietTubman in this workshopthis is all about Iowas UndergroundRailroad. Students make their own daring escape from slavery,but not before learning common Underground Railroad codesand learning how to navigate using the stars. This workshop is

open to youth in 1st5th grades. FREE event; call 563-582-3681to register.

Opening Doors Dash 5K Run/Walk, Clarke University,DubuqueApril 14, 8:00 a.m. Come run, walk or cheer at theOpening Doors 7th Annual 5K. The course begins and ends atClarke Universitys Kehl Center. Registration is available onlineat www.openingdoorsdbq.org, or at the event, starting at 8 a.m.for both runners and walkers. The childrens 1/2 mile fun runtakes place at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K run and walk starts at 9 a.m.Awards and prizes follow. The cost is $25 before April 1, and $35on or after April 1. Proceeds help Opening Doors: Maria Houseand Teresa Shelter. Continue our support of homeless womenand children in the tri-state community.

Reading with Rover, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 14, 10:30 a.m. Dogs love stories, but cant read tothemselves! Reading with Rover is a partnership of the DubuqueRegional Humane Society and Carnegie-Stout Public Library forkids in grades K3. Kids will get the opportunity to read to apet, or they can just listen to a pet story along with some caninecompanions. Please do not bring your own dog, a DubuqueHumane Society volunteer will provide a group of kid-friendlydogs each month. No registration is required.

Barbie Fest 2012, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril14, 1:00 p.m. Are you ready for a day devoted to everythingBarbie? Join us for a fun-filled time for you and your favoriteBarbie doll. Youll watch a Barbie movie, make your ownnecklace, enjoy some sweets and even get to see a life-sizedBarbie! Ages 6 and up. Please register by calling the library at563-589-4225 and ask for the Childrens Help Desk at extension2228.

Teens R Reading Book Club, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 16, 4:00 p.m. Please register at the ChildrensHelp Desk and pick up a copy of the book Maze Runnerby

James Dashner. Ages 12high school.

BTween the Pages Book Club, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 19, 4:00 p.m. Please register at the ChildrensHelp Desk and pick up a copy of the book Closed for the Seasonby Mary Downing Hahn. Ages 912.

Teen Poetry Contest, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 1April 30. April is poetry month and we invite you to enteryour poem in our contest. The winning poem will receive a giftcertificate to River Lights, 2nd Edition Bookstore and be enteredinto the Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) library journal for theirannual teen poetry contest. For ages 12high school. Pick upguidelines at the Childrens Help Desk. Questions? Please call563-589-4225 ext. 2237.

Toddler Time, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. These twenty-minuteprograms feature short stories, songs and movement activitiesfor children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Noregistration is required; parental participation is a must.

Mother Goose Time, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 a.m. Children ages birth18 monthsand a favorite adult will learn rhymes, songs and action rhymesduring this interactive program. This program gives your childthe opportunity to hear diverse vocabulary while you get toknow other families. A fifteen-minute social time with toys,music and your friends will follow the sessions. No registrationis required; parental participation is a must.

Toddler Time, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 p.m. These twenty-minute programs featureshort stories, songs and movement activities for childrenages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. No registration isrequired; parental participation is a must.

Bank on Your Family, Multicultural Family Center, DubuqueApril 5, 6:00 p.m. This interactive program, open to familieswith children in 2nd5th grades, explores the basics of saving,spending, sharing and growing money. FREE program; dinnerprovided; call 563-582-3681 to register.

Read Aloud Crowd, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30a.m. Stories, sing-alongs, movementactivities, circle games, and lots of fun recommended forchildren ages 36

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