from the office of Dr. Paul G. Young, Executive Director

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Halloween at the West After School Center
all wrapped up like Mummies	The ELI class celebrating Halloween		even George Bush visited for the party
Head Start party	Cinderella		Batman and Robin?
ATTENTION Parents – Grandparents – Aunts and Uncles	Be Poison Smart!             Be Poison Wise!               Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the WASC Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Cedar CLC		Please come 15 minutes early to pick up your child and learn how to keep your family poison safe. Learn about “pretty poisons”, products with alcohol, and the dangers of products containing gasoline and pesticides. A little bit of knowledge may save a life! Please Join Us!
Random Acts of Kindness at the West After School Center			The WASC students are learning about paying forward by performing Random Acts of Kindness for others. The students at the center are encouraged to share their good deeds with Mrs. Bibler, who then puts their names in her RAC basket. On Fridays, we will share the student’s stories and recognize them for their thoughtfulness. Volunteers, staff, students and our partners are encouraged to participate.
A Random Act of Kindness is one that is performed by a person or persons wishing to either assist or cheer up a stranger. There will generally be no other reason than to make people smile, or to be happier. This gesture maybe either spontaneous or something planned in advance.
Don't forget to reset your household clocks and watches before you go to bed, this year on Saturday night – November 3.  You'll get an extra hour of Sunday-morning sleep Nov. 4 because of the time change that rolls our clocks back an hour every fall. This move back to Standard Time -- from Daylight Saving Time, or DST -- takes effect at 2 a.m. the first Sunday in November, rather than the last Sunday in October. The change is part of a break in long-standing pattern. For that, you can thank the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 2005. To save energy, U.S. legislators set the stage then for 34 weeks of DST, beginning this year. Because of a quirk in the calendar, the DST period will stretch to 35 weeks in 2008. Beginning this year, DST took effect on the second Sunday of March. For many years prior, clocks had been rolled forward an hour at 2 a.m. the first Sunday of April. DST was adopted by a number of nations during the First World War. The practice spread rapidly during the following years, and today, most mid-latitude countries use some form of daylight saving time, on both sides of the equator.  At least one basic rule hasn't changed -- the old reminder to "spring forward, fall back." A report on energy savings generated by this year's DST extension is expected sometime in 2009.		Remember - Daylight Saving Time Ends November 4
Fired Up and Fit! Presented by Katie Sandford, Action for Children Ideas for keeping kids active when the weather outdoors is inclement.	Monday, November 26, 2007 10:00 a.m. - Noon   West After School Center   call 740-653-5678 to register (Free)   Join us for fun and learning!
Childcare Opportunities at the WASC and the Cedar CLC	6:00 - 8:45 a.m. -- $45.00/week   3:30 -6:00 p.m. -- $45.00/week   Kindergarten (a.m. or p.m.) -- $45.00/week		Services are operated simultaneously with 21st CCLC programs. Call 653-5678 for further information and to register.
Registrations for the 2007-2008 after school childcare program at the WASC and Cedar CLC remain open. With sufficient parent interest, the WASC can become equipped this year as a drop-in location for children of working parents on snow and emergency -school closure days. Open to any child K-5 in the area. Must have registration papers completed. We will be closed for Level-3 weather-related emergencies.
Get to Know a WASC Volunteer	My association with the WASC is: volunteer tutor    How Long?  5 years I was born in:  Lancaster, Ohio My childhood ambition was to be:  a farmer My job was: YMCA Director, Nursing Home Activity Assistant If not working at my job, I'd rather be: participating or watching sports, movies My favorite pastime is: swimming, golf, movies If I wasn't living in Lancaster, I'd rather be: living in Florida, golfing, swimming My favorite food is: salads My favorite television shows are: Everyone Loves Raymond, Dancing with the Stars, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? My favorite style of music is: easy rock My favorite movie is: many types My biggest challenge is: my children (adults) always needing something I am inspired by: my pastors and my wife To me, a perfect day is: any day the Lord God is with me.
Ted Beach
Volunteer Hours at the WASC --- September totals involve eight days-127 hrs   October totals involve eighteen days- 229 hrs THANK YOU!!  Our kids appreciate your help and the attention you give them!