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A S P E C I A L S U P P L E M E N T T O T H E C E N T R A L K I T S A P R E P O R T E R & B R E M E R T O N P A T R I O T

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G U I D E

By Dennis [email protected]

It is almost here. It begins on Black Friday with shopping frenzies for mom, dad, your wife or girlfriend and the kids. Then there is the task

of wrapping and hiding presents from prying eyes.

The holiday season is packed with fun times, frantic days and lots of filling (and fattening) food.

Getting through the holidays may feel like a goofy reality TV show, but it becomes all too real as the day approaches.

In this Holiday Survival Guide the staff has put together some tips, tricks and fun to help you get through the season and shopping.

Think about how the holidays are akin to an athletic event:• During shopping a person can

unknowingly walk several miles in a store or mall.

• Individuals often tote around heavy packages and/or lift weighty items.

• Long hours are spent on one’s feet.

• Fast decisions have to be made on purchases.

• Holiday decorating may entail climbing up and down a ladder or bringing heavy boxes out of the attic.

• People may keep long hours traveling to social engagements, taxing their bodies.

These are just a few demands on the body. In order to prevent fatigue or more serious injury from holiday activities, consider these pointers.• Stretch out before you hit the stores.

Warm up stiff muscles to prepare for the day ahead.

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Dehydration can tax the body and lead to feelings of sluggishness or even induce headaches.

• Wear comfortable shoes with plenty of cushioning to withstand the impact of walking all day.

• Use a backpack to tote essentials along. Also, packages can be stuffed into the backpack to free up hands or balance the weight of purchases.

• Don’t carry around more than you can handle. Plan frequent trips to the car to drop off purchases. If lockers are available in the mall, use them.

• Take breaks every hour and sit down to rest feet and de-stress.

• Eat light, healthy foods. Greasy fast food could strain overstressed organs. Heart attacks during the holidays are common. Healthy foods can also help combat the average 6 pounds of weight a person gains during the season of overindulgence.

• Caffeine can stress the body even more, so try to limit intake.

• Know your limits. If your body is telling you enough is enough, call it a day.

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Celebrate the season!Please join us for FREE, family-fun events:

• Polar Express Movie• South Kitsap High School Marching Band• Pooch and Purrs on Parade Costume Contest• Christmas Lane Decorated Boat Contest• Choirs and Community Sing-Along• Jingle Bell Boutique – Gift Fair• Holiday Tree Lighting & Clock Tower Chimes• Arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus• Mary Shaver’s Marionettes performing

A Holiday Cinderella• Free Hayrides, Crafts, and Refreshments

Presented by the City of Port Orchard and these generous sponsors: Kitsap Bank, our presenting sponsor, Olympic Peninsula Antique Tractor Club, Fathom’s O’Fun, Del’s Feed and Farm Supply, Yachtfish Marine, Port of Bremerton – Port Orchard Marina, Jones Tree Farm, Dennis and Michele Simpson – Santa and Mrs. Claus, Cedar Cove Association, Arthritis Foundation - Pacific Northwest Chapter, Wave Broadband, Saints Car Club, Sinclair Inlet Yacht Club, Roger Jensen & Port Orchard Independent

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It’s that time of year again, when par-ents, grandparents, and friends begin to prepare holiday toy shopping lists. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants consumers to know that while safety should be at the top of everyone’s toy list, stronger federal rules are making a posi-tive impact and restoring confidence in the safety of toys.

New toy safeguards include: establish-ing the lowest lead content and lead paint limits in the world; setting a stringent limit on the use of certain phthalates; converting the voluntary toy standards into mandatory standards; requiring third party testing and certification of toys designed or intended primarily for children 12 and younger; clos-ing in on new limits for cadmium in toys; and working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to track shipments in transit from other countries, thereby increas-ing seizure of dangerous imported toys.

These safeguards, along with safety-con-scious steps taken by many toy makers and sellers, have contributed to a continued decline in toy recalls since 2008. There were 34 toy recalls in fiscal year 2011. This is down from 46 toy recalls in fiscal year 2010, 50 recalls in 2009, and 172 recalls in 2008. In 2011, toy recalls related to lead declined to 4, down from 19 in 2008.

“Strong toy standards support the produc-tion of safer toys in the marketplace,” said Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. “Parents and toy shoppers also always need to be vigilant by choosing age appropriate toys and keep-ing small parts, balls, and balloons out of the hands of young children.”

Toy-related deaths to children younger than 15 increased to 17 fatalities reported in 2010, up from 15 reported in 2009. Nearly half of these toy-related fatalities were attrib-uted to choking on balloons, small balls, and rubber balls.

A new report (pdf) released by CPSC today also notes that about 181,500 children younger than 15 years of age were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments due to toy-related injuries in 2010. Nonmotorized scooters continued to be the category of toys associated with the most injuries. Frequently these injuries involved lacerations, contu-sions, and abrasions to the child’s face and head. Importantly many of the incidents were associated with, but not necessarily caused by, a toy.

Here are some safety steps that consum-ers can take while shopping this holiday season:• Balloons - Children can choke or suffocate

on deflated or broken balloons. Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than 8 years old. Discard broken balloons at once.

• Small balls and other toys with small parts - For children younger than age 3, avoid

toys with small parts, which can cause choking.

• Scooters and other riding toys - Riding toys, skateboards, and in-line skates go fast, and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at all times, and they should be sized to fit.

• Magnets - For children under age 6, avoid building or play sets with small magnets. If magnets or pieces with magnets are swallowed, serious injuries and/or death can occur.

Once the gifts are open:

• Immediately discard plastic wrappings or other packaging on toys before they become dangerous play things.

• Keep toys appropriate for older children away from younger siblings.

• Charging batteries should be supervised by adults. Chargers and adapters can pose thermal burn hazards to young children. Pay attention to instructions and warn-ings on battery chargers. Some chargers lack any mechanism to prevent overcharg-ing.

Along with educating the public, CPSC is committed to working with foreign and domestic toy manufacturers, importers, and retailers to help them understand and com-ply with U.S. toy requirements.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with pro-tecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to pro-tecting consumers and families from prod-ucts that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

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Everyone wants to make sure that all in our community remain safe and healthy during the holidays. As our weather

continues to become cooler here are some safety reminders to following.• Make sure your chimney is clean

before use – having it inspected annually by a licensed chimney sweep will ensure there is no soot build up, nests, leaves or other debris that may block your chimney.

• Keep f lammable items away from your fireplace and use a metal screen to keep the burning embers from popping out.

• Extinguish the fire completely before leaving the room, keeping the damper open until ashes are completely cold.

• Dispose of your ashes in a metal container with a lid. The ashes should cool for at least one week before they’re dumped. Place the container on a non-flammable surface, away from decks and siding while the ashes are cooling.

• Remember that space heaters need space. They should be at least 3 feet from other objects and should be turned off when you’re not in the room.

• If you use a generator during power outages make sure it’s in a well ventilated area outside. Never use

it indoors or in an attached garage. Generators produce carbon monoxide – a deadly, colorless and odorless gas.With the holiday season come

decorations and many of you will bring Christmas trees into your home. Whether you opt for real or artificial, please keep these tips in mind.• Artificial trees should be labeled,

certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant.

• With fresh trees make sure the green needles don’t fall off when it’s touched, cut a couple inches off the base of the trunk and make sure to fill the tree stand with water on a daily basis.

• Trees should not block your exits and should be at least 3 feet from any heat source.

• Use only decorative lights with the label of an independent testing laboratory. Replace strings of lights that have broken or worn cords, or broken bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini-lights and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.

• Don’t overload electrical outlets or extension cords.

• Always turn off your Christmas lights before leaving the room or going to bed.

• Remember that smoke alarms save lives. We recommend an alarm be installed on each level of the home and in each sleeping area. Test them once a month.

Tips for a warm and a safe holiday

By Dennis Box anD Jessica Ginet

I’m willing to bet that every husband or lovesick boyfriend has seen the look. Your wife or girlfriend opens the gift and it is there.

It’s the “you don’t know anything do you” look.

Try as we always do or pretend to, all too often we make the classic Christmas morning mistake. Only the well practiced hangdog look of the male loser saves us. We all began learning this technique at a very early age.

Men take note. The following may save your life this Christmas.

The following list is from women in Kitsap County in response to being asked what is the worst gift they’ve received and what they really wanted.

We’ve withheld the names to protect the guilty men who have endured a very chilly Christmas. Guys, while you may not be able to get her exactly what she wanted, our best advice is to listen a little harder for the hints she’ll drop about all the things she would love to have. Most importantly, if you waited until the last minute to get her that gift, she may enjoy it

just as much... if it is the right one. No. 1Worst Gift: Really cheap perfume, ‘Wildfire’ or something like that. You could smell it through the box.Want: I really want a new sautee pan.No. 2Worst Gift: Aplets & Cotlets.Want: World peace.No. 3Worst Gift: A mechanical engineering book

when I was 10.Want: iPod

No. 4 Worst Gift: A set of measuring cups.

Want: A No-No from the infomercial.No. 5Worst Gift: Used perfume.Want: A new laptop.No. 6Worst Gift: A doughnut phone.Want: Something platinum!No. 7Worst Gift: A T-shirt sized for a seven year old. It wouldn’t even fit over my head; and some magnets.Want: A nice new laptop.No. 8Worst Gift: A bright pink snuggie.Want: Tennis lessons.No. 9Worst Gift: A sweater with a duck knitted on the front.Want: A camera.No. 10Worst Gift: Pots and pans, plastic flowers and a brush and mirror.Want: I used to want jewelry, but now I have

no special requests.

No. 11Worst Gift: The worst gift was getting nothing. He thought we didn’t have money therefore he got me nothing. Once.Want: This year I would love jewelry or clothing.

No. 12Worst Gift: An exercise outfit and tennis shoes.Want: I want my bills paid.

No. 13Worst Gift: Hmmmm. A toaster.Want: I want jewelry!No. 14Worst Gift: A pair of slippers.Want: If he were paying attention, he would get me a fountain pen.No. 15Worst Gift: An ornament.Want: A nice, warm jacket.

No. 16Worst Gift: Divorce papers.Want: A new significant other.No. 17Worst Gift: The worst gift was a carpet cleaner.Want: I’ve given up, so I ask for nothing.No. 18Worst Gift: A shirt someone else loved – but I didn’t.Want: Blues music.No. 19Worst Gift: A self-help book.Want: I want anything except a self-help book.No. 20Worst Gift: A vacuum, bath towels and a tattoo.Want: I want all the projects finished, which have been going on for the past 10 freakin’ years. Amen!No. 21Worst Gift: A non-electric can opener.Want: A trip to Disneyland.

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The holidays are a time for celebration, which means for many of us engaging in some form of overindulgence. With

all the good cheer comes the almost inevitable straying from healthy eating habits (if you have them), or things go from bad to worse (if you don’t). The sweet treats that get passed around the office, the parties, the family events, the many traditions, they all contribute to the expansion of your waistline, which can be considerable by the time you get to make your New Year’s resolution.

It doesn’t have to be this way, but, as you may remember from last year, it probably will be. So how do you avoid falling into the same traps over and over again? Here are some suggestions. Based on experience, you probably have a pretty good idea what’s going to happen at the office party or dinner at Grandma’s. There will be lots of booze, tasty hors d’oeuvres, sumptuous buffets, irresistible desserts. You will be encouraged to dig in, have seconds, have thirds, enjoy everything and leave nothing untried. You don’t want to be a party pooper or hurt unnecessarily the host’s feelings (especially not granny’s).

Avoid the Pitfalls without Missing out on the Fun

So what do you do? For starters, plan ahead. A forethought beats hindsight every time. So have a strategy ready. For example, you (hopefully) know how you respond to alcohol. Enjoy a drink

or two, but don’t get so relaxed that you forget about all your good intentions and give in to every temptation that comes your way. If you have concerns in this regard, you may consider volunteering as a designated driver. That will give you a valid reason to hold back and you won’t be urged to drink

more than you should. Also keep in mind that alcoholic beverages have lots of calories and can cause weight gain as much as food does.

Hors d’oeuvres should also be approached with caution. They are hard to keep track of but they all count. When the trays arrive, choose the ones with the lightest ingredients. Cheese and

crackers may be yummy, but they are loaded with calories and fat. How about carrot sticks with a nonfat spinach dip instead? Too boring? Seafood items (e.g. sushi or shellfish) are lighter than most meats. Filled mushrooms have probably less calories (depending on the filling) than mini pizzas, sliders or bite-size quiches – some of which provide almost a full meal.

Keep your guard up when a buffet or banquet is on display and you are asked to help yourself. Never forget that your eyes may be bigger than your stomach. An elegantly arranged presentation of delicious food can be enormously seductive. This is the time to be strong and resist the urge of unrestrained gluttony – right? (Whom am I kidding?)

If your party includes a sit-down dinner, your options are a bit more limited. Hopefully, you are left in charge of your own portion sizes. If not, tell your host to go easy on certain items before you are handed your plate. This

can be done in tactful and polite ways where you don’t cause hurt feelings but also get your needs met. If you are not comfortable with the thought of refusing well-meaning offers, you may have to think of a standard excuse that sticks. If all else fails, say you are allergic against this, that and the other. Most people will respect that and pity you instead.

Some folks hope to escape extra weight gain by skipping meals before it’s time to party. Disrupting your usual eating patterns, however, will only make you more vulnerable to the temptations you are about to encounter. So don’t fast before you feast! Rather eat a small but nutritious snack shortly before your event starts, so you don’t arrive absolutely ravenous.

Be mindful that, although food is at the center of many celebrations (not only for us but in many cultures around the world), we also celebrate each other’s company. The holiday season is often a time for family reunions. Your loved ones will appreciate hearing that you missed them and that you had been looking forward to seeing them – whether you eat lots of food or not. Your reconnecting with one another can take place on a deeper level.

Having said that, I also want to emphasize the social aspect of healthy eating. One of my favorite diets is the so-called “Mediterranean diet,” which is widely praised for its dominance of

fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood and its restrained use of meat and poultry. One essential element, however, remains too often overlooked – that is the Mediterranean way of life.

The Mediterranean culture is well known for its appreciation of a leisurely lifestyle. Families love to gather around the dinner table where they spend long hours eating together. Belonging and sharing each other’s company are as important as the food that is served. Everyone across the generations is included. Weather permitting, the furniture gets dragged outside in the courtyard where friends and neighbors join in without explicit invitation. The eating goes on and on, and yet there are few signs of obesity and other diet-related health issues. One of the reasons may be that people take the time to enjoy both food and company, which is what all celebrations should be about. Happy Holidays!

Timi Gustafson RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book “The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun,” which is available on her blog, “Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D.” (http://www.timigustafson.com), and at amazon.com. You can follow Timi on Twitter (http://twitter.com/TimiGustafsonRD) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TimiGustafsonRD).

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During this Holiday Season please remember those who have been less fortunate during this past year. Together we can make a difference in their lives.

Lend a hand close to home Give to United Way of Kitsap County.

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We can do more “UNITED”

Than we can alone

During this Holiday Season please remember those who have been less fortunate during this past year. Together we can make a difference in their lives.

Lend a hand close to home Give to United Way of Kitsap County.

www.unitedwaykitsap.org

We can do more “UNITED”

Than we can alone

During this holiday season please remember those who have been less fortunate during this past year.

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UnitedThan

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Alone