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CONTENTS
s h o t 4
Sna p
Family
t o Po ps 5
Props
S a f e t y 7
into
Splash
g t h e Key 9
Passin g the Door
Openin nsibility
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to Resp
p proach 13
he Holistic A apy Services
T ed The
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of Unifi
H o m eroom
From p ag e 16
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to Hom gerbully
Cyb
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Tra ck i n
e Tr i -S tates
in th
2 June/July 2011

o m e n t 20
Media M
e L iv i ng 22
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Wholes
p i ng 24
Daytri p
y F u n c tion
Famil r 25
a
Calend
JUNE/JULY 2011

A ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau,
once the country’s population
reaches the 300-million milestone some-
time in October, the average family size in
the United States will reach an all-new low
of 2.6 inhabitants.
Shattering that average is the seven-mem-
ber Lessears family. Meet Andre and Ericka
Lessears, and their five children: Andre
Jr., 10, Mackenzie, 6, Erick, 5, Zoe, 4 and
Alyssa, 2.
Both natives of Ohio, Andre who has a BA
in history from Walsh University, is the
training and workforce development coor-
dinator for the city of Dubuque. Erika has a
BA in communications from Walsh Univer-
sity and is a Section 8 inspection secretary
for the city.
This isn’t the first time the family has The Lessears
called Dubuque “home.” Andre previously Top row left to right: Zoe, Andre, Erick, Ericka, and Alyssa
held the position of multicultural affairs Bottom row: Andre Jr. and Mackenzie
director at the University of Dubuque from
2006–2007. Another job opportunity took the fam-
ily to Texas until 2009 when, at the urging of friends,
Andre applied for a city post and was hired.
Erika and Andre’s expectations are high when it
So how do two working parents and five energetic comes to scholastics, and they stay involved. “We
kids strike the balance chord? “It’s a miracle some- expect them to do well. We don’t want to be sur-
times,” joked Andre. prised by anything at school. We want to be part-
ners with school,” Andre said. In addition to staying
Both Andre and Erika agree that being family cen-
in touch with teachers, Andre coaches football and
tered, having a kid-friendly environment and a close
serves on the school’s site committee.
group of friends help to keep things on an even
keel. “We’re all similar in age and educational back- Along with home life and all that it entails, Andre is
ground. Most of us have kids or are about to, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, volunteers at the
we’re all transplants. We all celebrate Thanksgiving Multicultural Center mentoring middle school boys
together,” Andre said. in resume writing and career readiness classes, is
involved with the Washington Neighborhood Devel-
Each parent spends special time with the children.
opment Corporation, and both Erika and Andre are
Andre “riles” up the boys with wrestling lessons and
involved in Distinctively Dubuque, a newcomers
takes the girls to get their nails done once a month.
group through Greater Dubuque Development Cor-
Erika likes to take the children to the bookstore.
poration that is facilitated by NICC.
They read to the children at night and make time for
one-on-one conversations. But it’s not all fun. Each In spite of, or because of it all, Erika and Andre
child has jobs to do around the house. Television is make time for each other, too. They meet daily for
allowed only on weekends and there is limited com- lunch and make sure they schedule a monthly date
puter use, and an 8 p.m. bedtime is nonnegotiable. night. “We balance each other,” Erika said. “It’s a
really good balance. We have a sense of each oth-
Andre Jr. is a math whiz who enjoys art, cooking and
er’s needs . . . and I’m constantly flirting with her.
football. Mackenzie is in the talented and gifted pro-
You have to keep it fresh,” Andre said.
gram and is involved in Girl Scouts. She also sings
and is a budding songwriter whose favorite genre Meet Erika and Andre Lessears who have found bal-
is “girlie pop songs.” Both children are readers and ance. By giving to their children, their community
keep journals. Erik is a charming chap who enjoys and each other, their presence adds strength to the
art, and Zoe and Alyssa are into Dora the Explorer. fabric and texture of the city they call “home.”
by Andrea Bednar
4 June/July 2011

o p s t o
P r
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Klos er
anda
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by A m
WITH THE WARMER WEATHER AND PROMISING SUMMER CONDI-

TIONS born from earlier spring months comes the one day a year when Ameri-
can families sit down and appreciate key members of their family structure. For
some, we simply call him “Dad,” “Papa,” “Pop,” or, perhaps rather unflatter-
ingly (but always affectionately), “the old man.” Others may refer to him as
“Granddad,” “Uncle” or, in some cases, “Mom.” Father’s Day celebrations often
inspire barbecues, picnics and perhaps some copious monitoring of sporting
events, but the most critical element of this day is the time we take to celebrate
“Dad,” whomever that means for us.
Nick Kamp with son Joe.

There is little doubt that the face of “Dad” relationship. Sociologists David Egg- To say that parenting is a stressful—and
has changed over the past few decades, ebeen and Chris Knoester contend in the often thankless—job is a gross understate-
both metaphorically and literally. With May 2001 edition of the Journal of Mar- ment. Our children depend on us to guide
social evolution comes a redefinition of riage and Family that men who identify them today to a more promising future
the roles we all play in our family struc- themselves as fathers are more likely to tomorrow, just as we depended—and
ture as we expand our understanding of feel healthier and more successful in life sometimes still depend—on our parents.
family, family life and who participates in as compared to men who do not. These The elements of this relationship that
these groups. sociologists postulate that inherent feel- don’t change, however, are the critical
ings of responsibility for someone other importance of establishing and maintain-
And our family structure certainly has
than themselves promote prudent deci- ing these links with our children as our
changed. The 2010 United States census
sion making and lifestyle choices, thus world becomes an increasingly compli-
reveals that roughly three million chil-
improving the quality of life for everyone cated place. So, this Father’s Day, take an
dren are living with individuals other than
involved in the relationship. While this extra minute to appreciate the children
their biological parents; of these children,
may have many area dads muttering to who might call you “Father” and to tell
nine hundred thousand are living with a
themselves, “Well, duh,” the results of Dad “Thank You,” whomever that might
set of grandparents, seven hundred thou-
this research add volumes to the precious be for you.
sand are living with one grandparent, and
little that is recognized about social pat-
a little over two million are living with
terns and paternal relationships.
other relatives. With nearly five percent
of our nation’s children living with rela-
tives other than their biological parents,
it is safe to say that our understanding of
“family,” and what it means to effectively
parent, is shifting. Grandparents, aunts,
uncles, cousins, single mothers, foster and
adoptive parents and even older siblings
are now being recognized as fathers as
family dynamics shift with divorce rates,
parental absence, the suffering economy,
unexpected pregnancy and a multitude of
other social factors.
In this multifaceted understanding of
who fathers are, however, it seems that
the importance of a parental role model
has not changed. According to the
National Fatherhood Initiative, children
without a fatherly role model are more
likely to experience poverty, neglect,
abuse and emotional struggle as compared
to children raised with a paternal figure
throughout the duration of their child-
hoods. This presence becomes more and
more important as rates of childhood and
teenaged drug use, crime, and pregnancy
become increasingly prevalent in our
national profile. Having a paternal figure
in a child’s life serves not only as another
adult a child can approach with cares and
concerns, but communicates to the child
that there exists yet another person inti-
mately invested in their lives.
It appears, however, that children aren’t
the only beneficiaries in a paternal Nick Kamp reads with his son Hunter.
6 June/July 2011

sp la s h int o
S A F E TY by Kelly Burtis
Maria Fry splashes around in the pool with sons

3-year-old William and 13-month-old Jonah
Children laughing and splashing old is not going to be swimming laps, but baby’s head fun instead of scary. While
in neighborhood pools is a sure the infant can become comfortable in the the time in the pool looks like it is all
sign summer has finally arrived. water. Crista Koch, Y aquatics director, fun and games as children use their “ice
For parents there can be a little anxiety said a lot of the class is for the parents’ cream scoops” and “airplane arms,” the
about their child’s safety in the pool. comfort level. Seeing a child put her tots are actually learning some basic skills
head under water and come up crying or needed to learn how to swim, such as
Thankfully Dubuque has several resources
coughing can be a frightening experience floating, kicking and dunking their heads.
available to help the youngest children
for all involved. Dubuque Leisure Ser-
begin to learn about water safety and help An informal survey of parents with chil-
vices also offers classes for toddlers and
parents understand the steps they can dren taking classes at the Y revealed
their parents.
take to keep their child safe. No matter three main reasons for starting their child
how strong of a swimmer a child is, there The Y’s Parent Tot class is aimed at swimming at such a young age. The num-
is no such thing as a “drown-proof” child, children ages 6–24 months. Mom, dad, ber one answer for most of the parents is
so it takes parents and the community grandma or grandpa have to get in the safety. The program stresses safety and
working together to make a fun outing to water with the infant, and the group works teaches children to respect the water.
the pool or river a safe experience. on teaching water skills to the infants in
With the Mississippi River in our back-
fun ways. Koch said the instructors use
The Dubuque Community Y offers swim- yard, many families spend time on the
familiar nursery rhymes and songs with
ming courses for children starting at water during the summer so it is important
a little modification to make dunking a
6 months of age. Of course a 6 month

for even the youngest family less likely to be listening backyard pool poses dangers just like
member to be safe. A once they are standing a large pool, so don’t leave the chil-
big part of swimming next to the water, so dren alone. A child can drown in a
lessons is safety. parents need to set small amount of water in a very short
Children are the rules before time. Koch added that parents should
taught why they they leave drain a backyard pool when not in use
should never home. Parents because no one wants to be responsible
swim alone should cover for a neighbor kid who finds that water
and why they the basics: no tempting when no adults are around.
need to wear a running, staying
flotation device. The second reason parents want their
close to a parent
Koch pointed out children in lessons at such young ages
and wearing a flo-
that even lifeguards pairs well with the first. Many parents
tation device. Koch
don’t swim alone, so no say they want their children to enjoy
suggests a flotation device
one else should either. With the water rather than be afraid of it. Par-
Chris Fry and 13- the child cannot remove by
children who are a little older, ents cite the smaller heated pool and
month-old Rowna. themselves.
Koch said they talk about what small class sizes in helping their children
items float that the child could throw to To emphasize safety, the Y also uses a book become comfortable in the water. Koch
someone who is in trouble, but stress that titled “Josh the Baby Otter,” which was said tears are common on the first day of
they need to get help and not go in the written by a family whose son drowned. class, but before long the children can’t
water themselves. The book stresses why a baby otter can’t wait to get in the water and demonstrate
go in the water alone and why he needs their new skills.
If you have a child who is not afraid of “floating” lessons.
the water and wants to jump in imme- Finally parents list quality family time,
diately, the safety talk needs to start at In the end it is the parents’ responsibil- some one-on-one parent/child time and
home says Janna Beau, Dubuque Leisure ity to keep their children safe, so keep exercise as the third reason for swimming
Services aquatic director. Your child is your eyes on them at all times. A small lessons. In addition the parents feel more
comfortable taking their children to the
pool after they have had formal swim-
ming and safety instruction.
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8 June/July 2011

Passing
the Key:
Opening the Door
to Responsibility
by Kelly Burtis
“Home Alone” can conjure up many funny thoughts of a memorable movie,

but in reality it is a topic that needs to be handled with forethought to
prevent the worst-case scenarios that could be a parent’s nightmare.
D eciding when your child is ready to

be left at home alone is a difficult
task and can be frightening for children
a decision of this importance based on a
calendar date.
The first consideration for parents should be
to begin. It can be as simple as making the
bed, but it lets children know that they
are part of the family team that makes the
and parents alike. What is the right age? house function, and others are relying on
maturity. Not all 5th graders are the same,
Well, it depends. them to do their part. As the child ages
said Mike Cosgrove, Eleanor Roosevelt
the child can be given more chores as an
The unspoken standard seems to be about Middle School guidance counselor. Some
opportunity to show that he/she can meet
11 or 12 years old. In Dubuque County 11 or 12 year olds can handle the respon-
family expectations.
73 percent of 6th graders who partici- sibility with no issues, but others simply are
pated in the Iowa Youth Survey in 2008 not ready to be left on their own. Another consideration is whether the
said they spend at least an hour or two child is going to be asked to care for
Dan Lane, youth program specialist with
each week on their own. In the state of younger siblings. This is considerably more
Dubuque County ISU Extension agrees.
Iowa 65 percent of 6th graders said they responsibility, and could lead to some sib-
“I personally feel that it is small experi-
are unsupervised for at least an hour each ling disputes over who is in charge and
ences that build to that point” of being left
week. how much power the oldest really has. At
alone, said Lane. He added that the strong
the same time the children might feel safer
Some states have laws stating how old Midwest values the area is known for are
having someone else with them.
a child must be before being left home taught at a young age, so that helps.
alone. In Illinois the child must be 14. It may help to have the preteen or teen
“I think you need to give them oppor-
Wisconsin doesn’t have a law, but the take a babysitting or safety class in prepa-
tunities to show responsibility,” said
state does offer parents a guideline of ration of handling an emergency. ISU
Cosgrove. Starting children with small
12 years old. Iowa has no law or guideline. Extension in cooperation with the city of
chores when they are young is a good way
Many experts agree that you cannot make

Sixth Graders—Dubuque County Results parents and children become more com-
On the average during the school year, how many hours per fortable with the arrangement, extend
week do you spend outside of school with no adult supervision? the amount of time. If you are going to
be away for some time, call home peri-
odically and let the child know you are
28% thinking of him/her, but be cautious not
0 Hours 29%
to do too much of this because it could
26%
Total 1,141 surveyed
42% raise the child’s fear level.
1–2 Hours 39%
44% Male 566 surveyed Remember that it takes a village to raise
19% a child, and this would be a good time
3–5 Hours 19% Female 565 surveyed to ask the village for a little assistance.
19%
8% Lane suggests setting the tween up with a
6–10 Hours 7% “community buddy.” Let a trusted neigh-
8%
bor know that you are going to be leav-
4%
11+ Hours 5% ing your child alone and ask the neighbor
3% to keep an eye out for anything unusual
happening at your home. Give your child
0 20 40 60 the buddy’s phone number and let him/
Percentage her know it is okay to call when he/she
simply feels anxious or has a problem.
Lane said having a support system in place
is very important. On the Internet you
can find companies, that for a fee, offer
Sixth Graders—State of Iowa Results
automated services to call your home and
make sure your child made it home safe.
34% Cosgrove and Lane said this service is
0 Hours 32%
36%
better than nothing but they think most
Total 32,264 surveyed
38%
1–2 Hours 37%
40% Male 16,289 surveyed
17%
3–5 Hours 19% Female 15,595 surveyed
16% Computer Use When You’re Away
6%
6–10 Hours 7%
When talking to your child about being
5% home alone, one item of contention may
4% be computer use.
11+ Hours 5%
3% Parents could simply say no computer
while they are away. However, there are
0 20 40 60
games that the tween can play to pass
time while parents are away. Dan Lane,
Percentage Dubuque County ISU Extension youth
specialist, suggested one possible
Dubuque offers such classes throughout time because a child will likely forget if approach is to remove the Internet cord,
giving kids access to the games on the
the year. The Red Cross and The Finley all information is given at once. hard drive, but not risking access to the
Hospital also offer similar classes. Internet. For wireless connections par-
Help make staying home alone a gradual
ents can set up a password that only they
Parents should talk to their children transition. The first few times only leave have to dissuade Internet use.
about being left alone. Cosgrove and the child for short periods while running
Lane agree, if the child is fearful it isn’t a quick errand. Be sure your child has a While we stress Internet safety for chil-
dren, parents need to take some respon-
the right time. Cosgrove said a babysit- phone number in order to reach you even sibility too, said Lane. Think about what
ting class may help a child who is fearful if you will be gone only a few minutes. you are posting on social networking
even if she/he isn’t going to be watch- “We have the ability to have instant con- sites. Your child being home alone is not
ing younger children, because the classes tact,” said Lane. The use of cell phones something to advertise because many
teach how to handle an emergency and “establishes a level of confidence for par- times you don’t really know who your
“friends” online are.
can empower a hesitant child. ents and the child.”
Stress this safety precaution to your
Be sure to establish the house rules. What Cosgrove also suggests these first short tween as well. A tweet saying you are
can or can’t the tween do when parents trips be taken during the day because it home alone or walking to the store alone
are away? (See Home Alone Checklist.) may be more frightening for a child to be is not a good idea.
Parents should discuss these items over left home alone the first time at night. As
10 June/July 2011

Home Alone Checklist
Before leaving a child home alone some items to discuss • Watching television
might be: • Playing video games
• Phone use • A schedule
• Who can they call • What time should the child be home?
• When is it appropriate to call mom or dad at work • When will an adult be home?
• How to handle calls for parents while they are away • Be sure to alert the child if there is a change in that
• Answering the door schedule
• When to call 9-1-1 This list is not meant to be all-inclusive because there
• What to do if there is a fire may be other issues specific to your home that warrant
• Review basic information the child would be asked discussion. The Iowa State University Extension has
• How to use the first aid kit many brochures available on its web site at www
• Severe weather .extension.iastate.edu that include more details and
• Power outages suggestions.
• Computer use For more information on area babysitting classes
• Kitchen use contact:
• Stove
• Knives The American Red Cross of the Tri-States: 563-583-6451
• Microwave ext. 303 or visit its website www.arcdbq.org
• Snacks—what can they or can’t they eat
The City of Dubuque Leisure Services: http://activenet
• Alcohol that might be in the home .active.com/dbqparkrec, or visit offices at 2200 Bunker
• Firearms that might be in the home Hill Road, Dubuque.
• Having friends over
• Playing outside The Finley Hospital: www.finleyhospital.org or call
• Expectations of chores or homework being finished 563-589-4899.
families could devise a plan that is more At the same time, it also is important to Lacking a campfire, she wrapped the
personal, even if it is a phone call from have some consequences if established banana, peanut butter and chocolate
grandma in Florida each day. rules are broken while parents are away. chips in aluminum foil, and placed it in
“When they are held accountable they the microwave to toast. By the time the
In addition to the help from “the village,”
will be better kids,” said Cosgrove. teen realized what had happened, the
it is important to keep unsupervised chil-
banana stem was on fire, but the banana
dren busy. Cosgrove said statistics show “Stay away from the lecturing,” said Cos-
was the only casualty.
that unsupervised children are more likely grove. Keeping the discussion simple
to get into trouble. He and Lane suggest is best. The child knows a mistake was Another tween left in charge of younger
getting tweens involved in after school made, and most likely will turn a deaf siblings shared a mishap with some scis-
and summer activities where there will ear to a lecture. He adds that for preteens sors in the hands of a younger brother
be an adult around, so while they are on and young teens the most effective con- who wanted a haircut. Not wanting mom
their own, there is some supervision. The sequence is grounding or loss of phone to see what he had done, the tween used
Dubuque area offers a plethora of activi- and computer privileges because at this her own babysitting money and walked
ties through the ISU Extension office, age they are very focused on their social him down the street for a proper haircut.
City of Dubuque Leisure Services, Boys’ lives. Everyone makes mistakes, so once All the mom could do was laugh when
and Girls’ Club, scouts, multicultural the punishment is served it is impor- she found out what happened.
center, church groups and the library, to tant to give the tween a chance to earn
More than likely there will be ups and
name a few. back privileges. What seems like a seri-
downs as a tween navigates the path to
ous offense today will likely be something
Despite being a serious topic and need- independence and responsibility, but
that everyone will look back on and laugh
ing to address the possible dangers, Cos- with open communication, trust can be
at tomorrow.
grove said it is important to make the built. Then it may be time for parents to
experience a privilege or reward. Be sure One teen shared her most memorable trust they have done their part in raising
to express your gratitude to the child for experience of being left in charge of her a responsible individual and remember
living up to your expectations while you younger siblings. Her sister wanted to to find humor in the mishaps along the
were away. make a banana boat “Girl Scout” style. way.

The Holistic A
of Unified Therapy Services
b
byy Amanda Kloser
A WISE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY COACH ONCE SAID, “If we were all cut from
the same cookie cutter, this world would be a very boring place.” While this coach in par-
ticular was often offering advice and adages to her adolescent athletes—some that fell on
deaf ears and others that rang a bit more true—this statement has undoubtedly often served
her former athletes well in interacting with friends, classmates, coworkers and roommates
as they ran bigger proverbial races.
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c Approach
All photos courtesy of Unified Therapy Services

Blean and Heysinger decided to call
Dubuque home for their new and innova-
tive organization.
Since that day in 2005, the company
has expanded from three employees to
23 and serves roughly 200 individuals
and their families. While Unified Ther-
apy Services tends to be based in pedi-
atrics, it also treats adults for outpatient
therapy. It uses an array of therapies
and services that treat conditions from
mild articulation disorder to autism
spectrum disorders to cerebral palsy—
including Applied Behavior Analysis
(ABA) therapy, therapies focusing on
sensory perception, social group therapy
and interactive metronome listening
therapy. These therapies are developed
out of a concerted utilization of physi-
cal (focusing on gross motor skills),
speech/language (feeding, language
and cognitive communication skills),
and occupational (fine motor skills and
daily activities) therapy. The company
employs a staff of Sensory Integration
Based Therapy (SIBT) certified thera-
pists. Therapies and approaches are
consistently updated as technology and
understanding of these special needs
evolve. Heysinger explains, “We grow
with the needs of our patients and the
skills of our employees.”
While Unified Therapy Services pro-
vides a gamut of treatment options
and therapies in-house, it also makes
it a mission to help families of children
with special needs aware of the many
treatment options and resources avail-
able elsewhere. Heysinger said that
many parents feel there are “never
enough hours in the day” and that
The staff and professionals at Unified Gina Blean and Kelly Heysinger sat down financial resources and lack of educa-
Therapy Services couldn’t agree with this to reformulate treatment and how thera- tion about their childrens’ needs often
statement more. While they serve a vast pists, doctors and patients experience it. inhibit a family’s ability to explore the
array of individuals, families and chil- “Current trends [in therapy centers] were full breadth of resources available. She
dren with special needs, there is a strong tending to focus on productivity rather said that parents “have to want to fight
understanding that these needs only than the patient, and when you’re work- the fight” to find where resources are.
make an individual just that: an individ- ing with kids, that doesn’t work,” said Unified Therapy Services makes that
ual. Conceived in 2005 as a solution to Blean. After considerable research and part of its mission through educating
disjointed communication and treatment positive interaction and guidance with families and caregivers.
options for patients with special needs, the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce,
14 June/July 2011

Perhaps one of the most unique elements
of Unified Therapy Services is how it
provides the therapies and services it
offers. Rather than shifting a patient from
one medical professional to another, the
staff at Unified Therapy Services fosters
a close, interactive and collaborative
relationship with local doctors, ortho-
tists, prosthetists and even an optom-
etrist who specializes in vision therapy,
to gain a holistic understanding of a
patient’s treatment in addition to offer-
ing the most efficient, effective therapy
possible. “All professionals have goals”
for their patients, Blean says, but actively
and collaboratively “focusing on what the
patient wants” makes for a more success-
ful therapeutic experience. By educating
parents and caregivers and setting small
goals among medical professionals, the
staff at Unified Therapy Services found
patients are more readily able to obtain
larger, long-term goals, such as walking
after previously being unable to crawl. widespread and accurate understanding needs are what “make them unique,”
“The most important part is being able about special needs and its effect on the is a very affective tool in reversing the
to achieve the patient’s goals, no matter community at large. social ostrasization that often occurs
how small they may be, because that can when typically developing children are
make all the difference in his or her expe- It is this understanding that the staff
allowed to react out of their fear and
rience,” Heysinger said. at Unified Therapy Services suggest be
lack of exposure to kids with disabili-
passed along to our children. In order
Of course, the education that takes place ties. With open lines of communication
to defeat the all-too-often applied ste-
about special needs, wider understand-
within the walls of Unified Therapy Ser- reotypes concerning children with spe-
ing can be fostered and acceptance can
vices doesn’t end there. Unified Therapy cial needs, parents need to encourage
grow where stereotypes once rendered
Services is a leader in promoting aware- their children to cultivate conversation
prejudice and exclusion. So it seems
ness and understanding of the prevalence and understanding about special needs
that we can all stand to learn a little
of special needs in the community, par- with their classmates, teachers and
from that cross-country coach and her
ticipating regularly in the Department of other school personnel. Heysinger said
adage about cookie cutters; we may not
Human Services’ Community Partner- that teaching acceptance when chil-
all be shaped the same, but are certainly
ships—Protect Children conferences and dren are young, particularly promot-
worthwhile and, most importantly,
hosting its “Make a Difference” 5K Run/ ing the fact that children with special
individual.
Walk with most proceeds going directly needs “are still people” and that their
back into the community. Unified Ther-
apy Services also has teamed up with
Loras College, Jumpin’ Jane’s and Camp
Albrecht Acres to sponsor social events,
activities and programs specifically
designed for children with special needs.
Much like its belief in fostering a close
relationship with individual patients’
doctors and other medical affiliates, Uni-
fied Therapy Services believes in active
community participation to foster more

FROM HOMEROOM
TO HOMEPAGE
Tracking Cyberbullying
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W hile this scenario might already have some
parents rolling their eyes in exasperation
(for many, summer heat is often twinned with count-
THE EPIDEMIC SPREADS
While i-SAFE conducted their surveys almost 10
years ago, the recent rash of teenaged suicides as a
less school-aged summer activities), many students in
result of cyberbullying indicate this strain of online
the greater Dubuque area also understand that sum-
harassment has only become more threatening and
mer can be far from an idyllic scene. For many, social
widespread. Though the widely publicized April 2010
networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twit-
death of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince has been com-
ter, in tandem with the epidemic popularity of com-
pounded by the cyberbullying related deaths of Ryan
munication via text message, often spell something far
Halligan (2003), Megan Meier (2006), Carl-Joseph
more sinister than planning the next trip to the mall.
Walker Hoover (2009), and, most recently, Tyler
Bullying has introduced itself as an unwelcome social Clementi (2010), anti-bullying legislation and the
element of these networking tools and is becoming strength of its protections remains varied as laws are
all too prevalent as teens and young adults traverse passed by individual states.
the already treacherous social realms of middle and
The tides may be changing, however, as members of
high school. The Dubuque Community School Dis-
Congress review a bill proposed by New Jersey sena-
trict strictly prohibits “harassment, bullying, hazing,
tors that would require all colleges and universities
initiations, or any other victimization” via “any com-
receiving federal aid to tighten their anti-bullying
munication involving the transmission of information
policies. Named for Clementi, a Rutgers University
by . . . electronic mail, Internet-based communications,
student who ended his life after learning that intimate
pager service, cell phones, electronic text messaging or
details of his sexual activity were broadcasted online,
similar technologies” in its official student and parent
the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harass-
handbook. However, how can students protect them-
ment Act would require colleges and universities
selves and others from the technological wrath of their
to make their anti-bullying policies more prevalent
classmates when this already threatening behavior
and inclusive while increasing student awareness of
extends from the hallways to the home pages?
counseling and other mental health services provided
The solution is varied and complicated. While on campuses. While many colleges and universities
school-year instances of bullying may be more readily already have such policies enacted, this bill may guar-
monitored by students and faculty members, the sum- antee more universal protection for students against
mer months introduce more independently organized bullying while class is in session.
activities and encounters between students without
In other areas of the country, cyberbullying is already
the guarantee of an official policy policing bullying. In
being recognized as a criminal offense. In mid-April
a survey conducted by nonprofit organization i-SAFE
two preteen girls from Issaquah, Washington, faced
on 1500 students in grades 4–8 during the 2003–04
charges of cyberstalking after fabricating and posting
school year, 42 percent of respondents have experi-
lewd photos of a classmate on Facebook. In addition
enced cyberbullying with an astonishing 35 percent
to posting photos, the girls were also accused of pos-
citing that they have been threatened while com-
ing as their “friend” and making propositions, which
municating on the web. Perhaps most alarming is the
included personal contact information, to boys for
58 percent of victims nationally who have remained
sexual acts via the instant messaging system on Face-
silent about their online harassment.
book. All three girls are sixth graders.
The victims of these encounters are getting younger
The Iowa Department of Education also has taken
and younger as social networks adjust their registra-
a strong stance against all forms of bullying. The
tion requirements. Facebook requires users to be 13
Department enacted an anti-bullying policy that pro-
and older while Myspace has set its age limit at 14,
hibits any harassment or bullying based on 17 differ-
!
far younger than the college-aged demographic these
ent traits, which was officially adopted in September
sites originally targeted for participation. Twitter,
of 2007. While this policy guarantees protection for
however, has set no official age limit. As communi-
students as long as they are on campus or attending
cation becomes more electronic and instantaneous
school-related functions, there is little protection
and users register on these social networking sites—
from cyberbullying that occurs off school grounds.
whether legally or otherwise—social issues follow
students home and online, magnifying the damage And there is little doubt that cyberbullying has
incurred by preexisting school-based social conflicts. arrived in the Dubuque area. According to a local

against cyberbullying is to prepare them inspiring victims to delete any evidence
for its appearance. “Opening the discus- of the abuse, including harassing mes-
sion” on cyberbulling before it begins can sages. Additionally victims are repeatedly
help “arm and prepare your child” for this harassed by the cyberbully, further solidi-
particularly aggressive and intimidating fying the emotionally damaging nature of
form of harassment they are otherwise the relationship.
“not equipped to cope with on their
own.” Gould contends that cyberbullying
has become more aggressive and preva-
BREAKING THE CYCLE
lent in the tri-state area as cell phones So, what would lead a child to lash out so
and social networks inch closer to becom- violently against a peer? Gould contends
ing primary sources of communication for that cyberbullies have most likely been
increasingly younger kids. “Instant com- victimized and bullied themselves, con-
munication has decreased impulse continuing a cycle of violence. They have
trol” for many area kids as they post their learned to see relationships as competition
comments without taking the time to rather than mutually respectful partner-
reflect on the impact of their words. The ships, spurring them to use their victim
anonymity and indirect nature of this to make themselves feel more in control
communication leads kids to go beyond of the relationship. The anonymity and
Dr. Mary Gould, psychologist
the limits of what they would say and do distance provided by the online and cel-
face-to-face with their victims. This is lular environments serve as a fertile breed-
further compounded by the difficult and, ing ground for cyberbullies because they
sometimes, complete lack of adult moni- are able to convince themselves that their
middle school student, “Emma,” cyber-
toring of social networking sites and text abusive behavior doesn’t count; they are
bullying occurs more often than par-
messaging. not bullying their victim face-to-face.
ents and school administrators realize.
Though, this student contends, bullying This addiction to communicative instant Given the potentially toxic nature of the
is a subject often confronted head-on and gratification has grave psychological online and cellular environments, one
prevalently in schools through guidance results. Gould lists anxiety, depression of the best ways to prevent cyberbully-
counselor discussion and video presenta- and lack of self worth as psychological ing, Gould says, is to set rules with your
tion, online harassment is still finding its tolls of cyberbullying. “There is varied children as access to media increases.
way onto Facebook home pages and text fallout depending on the type of harass- Parents should “begin media experiences
messages. ment,” she says, also noting that the with ground rules and monitoring and ask
threat of ostrasization is one of the most themselves, is your child really ready to go
Perhaps what is more discouraging is
damaging and powerful tools cyberbul- solo?” Although, as Emma said, “kids don’t
Emma’s contention that there is more
to be done to stop cyberbullying. While lies use on their victims, serving to both
she feels fairly safe about communicating prevent a victim’s “coming out” about the
online, she also states that cyberbullies abuse and ensure that the victimization
can get away with it during the summer continues.
months because there are three months of Unlike physical bullying, cyberbullying
freedom without the constraints of close shows far more subtle outward signs of
teacher and parent monitoring. Addition- harassment. Emma contends that, while
ally, she acknowledges that there is noth- physical bullying “hurts on the outside, PARENTING EXTRA
ing you can do even when using privacy cyberbullying hurts on the inside, espe- We support cyberbullying
restrictions because bullies can find a cially if you can’t share your feelings well.” prevention! Join us in our campaign
way around them, including making the
While Gould encourages parents to take to end cyberbullying by checking
harassing statements more private by using
action if their child begins to “withdraw out www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.
the Facebook chat application rather than
from friendships” or exhibits “anxiety, gov for tips on identifying, talking
wall posting because it is a more hidden,
depression and an increasing struggle to about, and intervening in bullying,
less permanent means of communication.
go to school” along with headaches and along with activities, webisodes and
stomachaches, she also points out that par- games that help raise awareness
FACING THE PROBLEM ents shouldn’t expect their child to come and open lines of communication
Local pediatric clinical psychologist forth with a bullying complaint. Victims about cyberbullying.
Dr. Mary Gould sheds some light on the remain overwhelmingly silent, usually due
causes and consequences of cyberbully- to “the fear of further retaliation and the Together we can Take a Stand. Lend
ing, pointing out that one of the most shame they feel in addressing the flaws a Hand. Stop Bullying Now!
important steps to guarding your children their bullies have chosen to attack,” often
18 June/July 2011

like it when parents monitor your Face- • Discuss online activity with your Though cyberbullying has certainly
book account.” Gould states that advis- children. made its way to tri-state area childrens’
ing your children to be “thoughtful and and teens’ Myspace and Facebook pages,
• Talk openly and honestly with your
careful about their online presence” and Tweets, and text messages, increased
children about cyberbullying, and
“not responding to diffuse an argument” awareness of and involvement in cyber-
explain that reporting a bullying
are great tools with which to arm your bullying prevention will help put an end
instance to an adult will not result
children. As children becomes more flu- to tragedies like that of Phoebe Prince
in limiting access to technology.
ent and emotionally capable in handling and Tyler Clementi. We can only hope
the online environment, restrictions and • Encourage your children to report that this form of harassment will stop. “If
monitoring can ease, but remaining aware all instances of bullying—both their you want to be that person, you go ahead
of teachable moments and keeping open own and others. and be that person. But I don’t want to
lines of communication about cyberbully- stoop down—that’s [cyberbullying] pretty
• Fully explain the consequences for
ing is critical. low,” Emma said. So our local school-
participating in cyberbullying and
aged children understand the dangers and
In efforts to raise awareness on this the importance of Internet courtesy.
repercussions and, most importantly, the
increasingly prevalent issue, organiza-
• Establish privacy boundaries, but harsh cruelty involved in cyberbullying.
tions such as Stop Bullying Now! pro-
clarify that parents have a right to As parents and adult allies of local chil-
vide a vast array of tips on recognizing,
monitor online activities if they dren, we can present a united front and
addressing, stopping and, most impor-
have reason to believe that cyber- send our own clear message to those who
tantly, preventing cyberbullying. Stop
bullying or other dangerous activity participate in this vicious, brutal, and
Bullying Now! suggests the following tips
is occurring. even fatal social practice: Don’t be that
on preventing your child from being vic-
person.
timized by this cruel practice: • Install parental control settings, but
be aware that these programs are
• Keep all Internet-capable devices
not foolproof.
out of children’s bedrooms.
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ALBUM  EMINEM: RECOVERY
Aftermath Entertainment/Shady Records
It is nearly impossible to ignore the reputation the

likes of which Marshall Mathers III, aka Slim Shady,
aka Eminem has gleaned for himself and prevent
it from preceding—or perhaps more likely spoiling—
the rapper’s latest efforts. Indeed, Mathers has
know that/ you’re not alone/ holla if you feel that
built an entire career on raising the eyebrows of
you’ve been down the same road.” In “25 to Life,”
parents across the nation and turning the stom-
the rapper lays out his personal and ethical com-
aches of critics with his often disturbing, profane,
plaints with the rap industry that has provided him
homophobic and misogynist lyrics. It seems, how-
with so much fame and fortune, revealing a more
ever, that one of America’s most hated rappers is
human and vulnerable side to Eminem.
finally growing up and out of this lyrically repugnant
pattern as he reflects on the consequences of his Mathers tackles the unsavory issue of domestic abuse
personal decisions and career with his latest effort in his widely played track featuring pop singer Rihanna
in 2010’s “Recovery.” in “Love the Way You Lie.” Rather than romanticizing
domestic abuse, “Love the Way You Lie” illustrates
Eminem’s “Recovery” smacks of all of the elements
the appearance of an abusive relationship and the
of this particular genre that many parents despise;
multifaceted reasons why victims are so reluctant to
rife with profanity, aggression and moments of
leave them, also serving to open up lines of commu-
potty humor, misogyny and homophobia, “Recov-
nication between you and your teenaged child about
ery” easily competes with many of its predecessors
healthy and unhealthy relationships.
in Eminem’s discography for music you’d likely
much rather your children didn’t listen to. Perhaps most poignantly addressed in this album
is how Eminem deals with his recovery. Tracks
Before completely pulling this album from your
such as “Going through Changes” and “Talking to
teenager’s iTunes playlist, however, there are
Myself” present an honest, unromanticized, and
redeeming qualities to Eminem’s beats and rhymes
gritty portrayal of addiction gained in the wake of
that are worth considering. Shady delves into top-
severe grief, once again providing a great discus-
ics that have been relatively unaddressed in his
sion point for parents and teenaged children.
previous albums, particularly in his point-blank
confessionesque description of his addiction There is little doubt that “Recovery” has unsavory
to painkillers and subsequent recovery in “Not elements that may justifiably be enough to turn par-
Afraid.” This track nears anthem status as Slim ents off to this latest hip-hop effort by the real Slim
Shady proclaims he will no longer be controlled by Shady, it appears that, at long last, he has finally
his addiction and will face his responsibilities as a stood up. While older teens should be armed with
father. Shady attempts to answer for the masquer- enough emotional maturity to digest this album,
ade involved in the rap industry and steps above younger teens may want to wait a year or two or
the smoke and mirrors to reveal an empowered, explore Eminem’s latest work in tandem with con-
honest revelation as he comes to terms with what siderable discussion with parental guardians. The
really matter in his life: his daughters. In this sense, bottom line: your older kids will like it, but you
Eminem approaches the status of role model as he may not. However, giving the album an open listen
tells his audience: “I’m not afraid/ to take a stand/ may end up opening valuable lines of communica-
everybody/ come take my hand/ we’ll walk this tion between you and your teen about the material
road together/ through the storm/ just let that you Mathers addresses.
20 June/July 2011

BOOK  HOOT The recipient of the
Carl Hiaasen’s “Hoot” (Knopf Books for Young Newberry Book Honor,
Readers: 2002) “Hoot” presents a
gambit of early ado-
From the prolific pen of journalist and novelist
lescent issues in Roy’s
Carl Hiaasen comes “Hoot,” an adventurous tale
adventures, includ-
about three ’tweenagers fighting against pancake
ing: school bullying,
mongering corporate giants to preserve the natu-
anxiety about moving
ral habitat of some very weird birds. Set in Coconut
to a new home, the
Cove, Florida, the novel circulates around the story
pressures of friend-
of Roy Eberhardt, a young man transplanted from
ship and fitting in,
his beloved home in Montana due to his father’s
and minor rule (and
mysterious job in government law enforcement. As
law) breaking. Given a
Roy becomes more acquainted with his new, more
few instances of mild language and some adoles-
tropical and—to his dismay—less mountainous
cent angst and rebellion, “Hoot” is best presented
surroundings, he encounters some new friends,
to kids entering the “tween” years: ages 10–12.
a particularly brutish enemy in the hulking school
However, the environmentalist message is gently
bully and a whole new reason to appreciate the
delivered amidst the poignant—and often hilari-
world around him: saving the burrowing owls that
ous—situations Roy finds himself in thanks to his
currently occupy the soil at the future site of Coco-
and his friends’ preservationist efforts, making
nut Cove’s very own Mother Paula’s All-American
for a good lesson learned in a read without being
Pancake House.
preachy. This book also has enjoyed a recent transi-
Roy soon finds himself in situations much more tion to the silver screen (New Line Cinema/Walden
wild than the foot of Montana as he and his two Media: 2006), featuring big name actors such as
activist friends fend off Mother Paula’s site fore- Luke Wilson, Brie Larson and none other than envi-
man, a particularly ambitious police officer and ronmental enthusiast Jimmy Buffett. The bottom
Roy’s own split conscience between doing what’s line: “Hoot” is sure to entertain your tweenaged
legal and doing what’s right (and maybe even crowd while carrying an important message about
the possibility of finding some overlap between preserving the resources that cannot be renewed:
the two). our environment and all the creatures that inhabit it.

Not So Fast,
Mom & Dad by Andrea Bednar
A t the risk of dating myself, I grew up in a

small, Midwestern town that didn’t see
its first fast-food joint until the early ’80s. We all
percent of their parents succumb to the pressure and
ease. Add to that a daily bombardment of advertis-
ing campaigns from the fast-food sector aimed at
had vegetable gardens in our backyards. No one our youth, and we have a recipe for long-term, bad
knew what a “slider” was and we had no concept habits resulting in numerous health issues.
of “fused” meat. The closest thing to fast food we
Megan Dalsing, a registered and licensed dietician
had was our open-only-in-the-summer, eat-in-the-
at Hy-Vee–Asbury, says continuing that lifestyle
convenience-of-your-car, once-in-a-blue-moon-
places our kids in a “pay now, pay later” situation
attendance root beer stand, and even then the
by sacrificing our children’s health with high sugar
meat on the menu came from the owner’s father’s
and salt and nothing for nutritional value. When
butcher shop.
we drive through we “get food that isn’t even all
Fast forward to the 21st century. According to a My food. It’s filled with additives and preservatives that
Health News Daily (Nov. 8, 2010), online survey, are questionable. It’s unfortunate we see so many
40 percent of kids under the age of 12 request 20 year olds with heart disease, low concentration,
fast food at least once weekly and a staggering 84 weight issues and hypertension. There’s no nutri-
tional value for disease fighting, brain development
and performance building for both the classroom
and the field,” she said.
OK, so that’s the bad news. The good news is that
you can make a difference and take responsibil-
ity for instilling healthy eating choices in your
kids. Dalsing advocates making food shopping and
Megan
Dalsing
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22 June/July 2011

Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Solid Waste Agency
and Dubuque schools,
she is involved with area
youths and their parents
in The Garden Organic, a
1-acre, total organic gar-
dening experience where
kids actually reap what
they sow. “If you get them
excited, kids will eat tofu,
eggplant and kale. When
they grow it, touch it, pick
it, clean it, prepare it and
taste it, it’s one step closer
to loving that food and
making healthy choices.”
Dalsing suggests making
healthy substitutes like
preparation a family affair. She said, “Get the kids whole grain raisin bread in lieu of less healthy
involved early in shopping and definitely get them breakfast options. For lunch try making a quesa-
involved in the kitchen at an early age, and serve dilla with a whole grain tortilla stuffed with veg-
as a role model by eating the same foods. Research gies and tuna, chicken or chicken sausage. Rather
websites and be the detective for all the hidden than french fries, cut sweet potatoes in wedges. Rub
ingredients in food.” them with a little olive oil and add your family’s
favorite spices. Bake 30–35 minutes in a 400-degree
She said once kids are involved in the food shop-
oven. Turn after 15 minutes.
ping and preparation and once they have their
hands in it, the interest in eating the food itself is
greater. Dalsing knows this first hand. Every Thurs- For more information regarding “Kids in the Kitchen,” The
day she works with local culinary experts in con- Organic Garden and healthy recipes visit www.dubuque
junction with Dubuque Community Schools and .k12.ia.us.
Gary Olsen, executive producer, to produce the If you don’t have a healthy cooking cookbook try a web
television show “Kids in the Kitchen” from the search for your kids’ favorite fast foods. This author Googled
Hy-Vee–Asbury kitchen studio. Through Hy-Vee “healthy chicken nuggets” and was surprised at how many
and in partnership with Steve’s Ace Hardware, easy recipes appeared.
the City of Dubuque, Iowa State Extension Office,

Be One with Nature in Bellevue, IA
by Natalie Deutmeyer
Sometimes you just want to get away . . . for a day. hackberry and willows. Several species of shrubs
With the warmer temperatures upon us, there are a and a variety of hardwoods and conifers have
lot of opportunities for 1-day getaways that your fam- been added to a prairie area near the garden to
ily can enjoy together. In fact there might be some nurture other wildlife as well.
daytrip destinations within a 30-mile radius that you
might not realize even exist. For instance, did you In the same parking area as the butterfly garden,
know Bellevue hosts a butterfly garden that is one of it’s worth a walk over to the South Bluff Nature Cen-
only a handful of such gardens in the United States? ter, where visitors can view and learn from displays
on the plants, animals and geology of the park. If
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Photography Camp, Multicultural Family Center,
JUNE Dubuque—June 13–17, 4 P.M.– 5:30 P.M.
For youth entering 3rd–8th grades. Learn to use digital cameras,
Kennedy Mall Story Time, Kennedy Mall, Dubuque— ten tips for taking the best pictures and how to print photos and
June 2, 10:30 A.M. design an album. Led by Meredith Schmechel. Fee: $5.
Not only does Carnegie-Stout Public Library offer Kennedy Call to register.
Mall drop off and reserve pickup of materials, the library also Movies at Comiskey Park presents: “Mulan,” Comiskey
presents Story Times. Take a break from your shopping or plan Park, Dubuque—June 14, 8:45 P.M.
a trip to join library staff in this unique setting. On the first The Carnegie-Stout Public Library, the Multicultural Family
Thursday of the month, in partnership with Kennedy Mall and Center and Mindframe Theaters will bring you an evening of fun
The Finley Hospital, they offer wellness-themed stories and and entertainment at Comiskey Park. Join us as we turn the park
songs at The Finley Play Area between Sears and Younkers. into your own outdoor theatre. Free admission.
Story Times are free and open to the public. Switchback—Irish Musical Duo, Carnegie-Stout Public
Generals’ Cruiz-in Car Show, Galena—June 2–5 Library, Dubuque—June 17, 10 A.M. and 2 P.M.
Check out some classic and crazy cars at Galena’s first annual Switchback will present a program of traditional Irish music
“Generals’ Cruiz-In Car Show.” and folklore. The group will share the evolution of Irish music,
Summer Farm Toy Show, National Farm Toy Museum and once immigrants landed and began living in their new country.
Beckman High School, Dyersville—June 3, noon–6 P.M. Come listen to the transformation of Irish music into today’s
and June 4, 9 A.M.–4 P.M. western, bluegrass and jazz. The resurgence of Irish and Celtic
A perfect event for the family farm toy enthusiast. Check out music, dance and culture is also examined and discussed. The
farm toys from national vendors, hop onboard for the tractor program is for all ages in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s
ride and get the perfect seat for the tractor parade. 3rd floor. Please register one week in advance by calling the
Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/13th St. Iowa/11th St., library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth Services Help
Dubuque—June 4, 7 A.M.–noon Desk at extension 2228.
Stretching from the area around City Hall at Iowa and 13th Dubuque . . . And All That Jazz!, Town Clock Plaza,
Street down Iowa Street to 11th Street, the market features Dubuque—June 17, 5 P.M.–9:30 P.M.
entertainment and special events on Saturdays. More than Head downtown for the best of Dubuque’s jazz, blues and salsa
90 vendors sell a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery scene.
goods, quilts, wreaths, dry flowers, handmade jewelry, and 10th Annual Great Galena Balloon Race, Eagle Ridge
quilts. Resort and Spa, Galena—June 17–19
Camp Albrecht Acres Open House and Pancake Looking to participate in a time-honored tradition that’s bound
Breakfast, Sherrill—June 5, 7:30 A.M.–noon to appeal to family members of all ages? Check out the Great
All you can eat eggs, meat, toast, beverages. All areas and Galena Balloon Race. This event features local musicians, food
buildings of the camp are open for tours. and, of course, some hot competition between hot air balloons.
Downtown Friday Night, Downtown Dyersville— Admission: Gate donation
June 10, 6 P.M.–9 P.M. Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/13th St. Iowa/11th St.,
Gather in downtown Dyersville for some family activities, food Dubuque—June 18, 7 A.M.–noon.
and good company. For details see June 4 posting.
America’s River Festival, Port of Dubuque—June 10–12 Crafts Around the World: India—Rangoli Art, Carnegie-
Meet up with friends, live music and local vendors for some fun Stout Public Library, Dubuque—June 18, 1 P.M.–2 P.M.
by the river at America’s River Festival. This three-day event will A welcome symbol made of small objects like dried noodles,
be the perfect area kick-off to summer. seeds and beads. Here is your chance to be creative and learn
Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/13th St. Iowa/11th St., a little about another culture with local artist Justina Reish. For
Dubuque—June 11, 7 A.M.–noon ages 7–12 in the 1st floor Story Hour Room. Please register one
For details see June 4 posting. week in advance by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask
Reading with Rover, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, for the Youth Services Help Desk at extension 2228.
Dubuque—June 11, 10:30 A.M.–11:15 A.M. Juneteenth & the End of Slavery, Comiskey Park,
Dogs love stories, but can’t read to themselves. Reading with Dubuque—June 19, 3 P.M.–4 P.M.
Rover is a partnership of the Dubuque Regional Humane Society For youth entering 7th–12th grades. This program is offered
and Carnegie-Stout Public Library for kids in grades K–3. Kids at no cost in partnership by the African American Museum of
will get the opportunity to read to a pet, or they can just listen to Iowa and the Multicultural Family Center. The Emancipation
a pet story along with some canine companions. Please do not Proclamation ended African American slavery throughout the
bring your own dog. A Dubuque Humane Society volunteer will United States in 1863 . . . or did it? Discover the origins of
provide a group of kid-friendly dogs each month. No registration Juneteenth. Registration required.
is required. Film Camp, Multicultural Family Center, Dubuque—
Grandview Gallop 4-mile/Junior Gallop 1-mile Race, June 20–24, 4 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
Murphy Park, Dubuque—June 11, 8 A.M. For youth entering 2nd–6th grades. Learn to use a flip video
Grab your trusty pair of running shoes and run/walk for a good camera by creating a video demonstration on “how to” such as
cause. Registration: $30/adult, $20/child; registration is from sports, cooking, art, etc. Led by Meredith Schmechel. Fee: $5.
6 A.M.–7 A.M. day of race. Call to register.
Crafts Around the World: Japan—Paper Origami, Mississippi River Life, Multicultural Family Center,
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque— Dubuque—June 21, 2 P.M.–3 P.M.
June 13, 3:30 P.M.–4:30 P.M. For youth entering K–4th grades. This outreach program
Here is your chance to be creative and learn a little about is offered by the National Mississippi River Museum and
another culture with local artist Justina Reish. For ages 7–12 Aquarium. What does a river otter eat? How do frogs and
in the 1st floor Story Hour Room. Please register one week in toads swallow their food? What does an eagle sound like? The
advance by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the answers to these questions and more will be uncovered as we
Youth Services Help Desk at extension 2228. explore the animals living in and along the Mighty Mississippi

River by touch, sight and sound. Be prepared to Planet Patrol, Multicultural Family Center, 47th Annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social,
get up close and personal with one or two live Dubuque—June 28, 5:30 P.M.–7 P.M. Mathias Ham House, Dubuque—July 4
specimens. This Family Environmental Program includes Take a step back in time with this Dubuque area
Family Reading Night, Multicultural Family dinner so registration is required. Tonight’s tradition. Come enjoy ice cream and plenty of old
Center—June 23, 5:30 P.M.–7 P.M. topic: Follow That Trail (littering and illegal fashioned patriotism at this famed historical site.
This fun reading program is open to families with dumping). All events are subject to change. Call ahead to
children in K–5th grades. The program begins 563-557-9545 or visit www.rivermuseum.com to
with dinner, then story time, followed by parent/
children activities. When the program is over, the
JULY confirm details.
Patriotic Concert, Sinsinawa Mound,
children get to select a book to take home and Sinsinawa—July 4, 2 P.M.–4 P.M.
Make Your Family Tree, Carnegie-Stout
add to their own libraries. Dinner is provided, Enjoy the patriotic musical stylings of the
registration required.
Public Library, Dubuque—July 1, 1 P.M.
Sinsinawa Strings Orchestra as the color guard
Gather up everything you know about your family
Native American Dancer, Carnegie-Stout features flags from the United States and 15 other
and heritage and bring it with you to this special
Public Library, Dubuque—June 24, program. Use your names and information to countries.
10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. create your family tree to take home. If using Kennedy Mall Story Time, Kennedy Mall,
Come feel the beat of the drums, experience the photos, please bring ones you are able to cut Dubuque—July 7, 10:30 A.M.
hypnotizing power of dance and enjoy the rhythm out. For ages 10 and up in the 1st floor Story Not only does Carnegie-Stout Public Library offer
of the music as we share the cultural history, Hour Room. Please register one week in advance Kennedy Mall drop off and reserve pickup of
traditions, ways, beliefs and spiritual importance by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for materials, the Library also presents Story Times.
of the Native American people. For all ages in the Youth Services Help Desk at extension 2228. Take a break from your shopping or plan a trip to
the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s 3rd Floor. Fourth of July Celebration and Shenandoah join library staff in this unique setting. On the
Please register one week in advance by calling first Thursday of the month, in partnership with
Days Rodeo, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa,
the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth Kennedy Mall and The Finley Hospital, they offer
Services Help Desk at extension 2228.
Galena—July 1–2
wellness-themed stories and songs at The Finley
Grab your cowboy hat and spurs and saddle
Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/ Play Area between Sears and Younkers. Story
up for the Fourth of July Celebration and
13th St. Iowa/11th St., Dubuque— Times are free and open to the public.
Shenandoah Days Rodeo in Galena. This two-day
June 25, 7 A.M.–noon event features fireworks after the rodeo each
Dr. Carver’s Lab, Multicultural Family
For details see June 4 posting. night. Tickets: $12/adult, $7/child in advance, Center, Dubuque—July 7, 2 P.M.–3 P.M.
Crafts Around the World: Mexico— $15/adult, $10/child at the gate, kids under 5 For youth entering 1st through 5th grades. George
Ojo de Dios, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, are free. Washington Carver influenced people all over
Dubuque—June 25, 1 P.M.–2 P.M. the world, but he considered himself to be a
Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/
God’s Eyes, Star weaving for your child made of “cookstove chemist,” using household materials
13th St. Iowa/11th St., Dubuque—July 2,
Popsicle sticks, yarn and feathers. Here is your to complete most of his experiments. Students
7 A.M–noon will hear about Dr. Carver’s accomplishments
chance to be creative and learn a little about For details see June 4 posting.
another culture with local artist Justina Reish. then assist with some cookstove experiments
Crafts Around the World: Philippines— of their own. Registration required. Fee: $2
For ages 7–12 in the 1st floor Story Hour Room.
Wind Chimes, Carnegie-Stout Public (scholarships available).
Please register one week in advance by calling
the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth
Library, Dubuque—July 2, 1 P.M.–2 P.M. The Bell Tower Theatre presents Charlotte’s
Wind Chimes for tranquility made of tree sticks, Web, Bell Tower Theatre, Dubuque—July 7–17
fishing line and seashells. Here is your chance Support aspiring area actors ages 7–16 in this
Old Fashioned Independence Day
to be creative and learn a little about another musical adaptation of E. B. White’s classic
Celebration, Downtown East Dubuque— culture with local artist Justina Reish. For ages novel. Tickets: $9. For more information call
June 26, 3 P.M.–dusk 7–12 in the 1st floor Story Hour Room. Please 563-588-3377.
Celebrate Independence Day with some good register one week in advance by calling the
old-fashioned fun in East Dubuque. Come for the STARLAB, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,
library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth
food, music and games—stay for the fireworks. Dubuque—July 8, 9 A.M., 9:45 A.M., 10:30 A.M.,
Dan Wardell and the Reading Road Trip, 11:15 A.M., 1 P.M., 1:45 P.M., 2:30 P.M.,
Bellevue Heritage Days, Bellevue—July 2–4
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque— The Bellevue Heritage Days Celebration is an
3:15 P.M., 4 P.M.
June 27, 1:30 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. The Grout Museum of Waterloo will be bringing
annual event, which brings families and friends
Dan Wardell, host of Iowa Public Television the STARLAB, a portable planetarium, to the
from several states together to celebrate the
(IPTV) Kids Clubhouse, will once again hit the library for a day of exploration, education and
Fourth of July. The activities are spread over two
road to visit libraries across Iowa as part of his fun. See presentations on constellations, moon
days and offer a variety of attractions and venues
4th annual Reading Road Trip. Be part of Dan’s phases and weather as well as Greek and Native
for the celebration. Call 563-872-5830 for more
travels as he crosses the state to encourage kids American mythology. There will be six different
information.
to keep reading this summer. The program is for presentations at various times throughout the
Independence Day Celebration, Commercial
all ages in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s day. The STARLAB can accommodate audiences
Club Park, Dyersville—July 3 of 25–35 kids per presentation. This program is
3rd floor. Please register one week in advance by Come celebrate our nation’s independence in
calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for for ages 6 and up who are comfortable in a dark
historic Dyersville with music, food, family events
the Youth Services Help Desk at extension 2228. space without a parent. The program will be held
and, of course, fireworks. in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s 3rd floor.
“Become an Author” Camp, Fireworks on the River, Kerper and Please register one week in advance by calling
Multicultural Family Center, Dubuque— Hawthorne, Dubuque—July 3, 9:45 P.M. the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth
June 27–July 1, 4 P.M.–5:30 P.M. (air show from 5:45 P.M.–8:15 P.M.) Services Help Desk at extension 2228.
For youth entering 3rd–8th grades. Become an Experience one of the largest fireworks displays Downtown Friday Night, Downtown
author by writing and illustrating a fiction or in the tri-states. Parking in Jaycees’ lots: $10/car.
nonfiction story. Led by Meredith Schmechel.
Dyersville—July 8, 6 P.M.–9 P.M.
Gather in downtown Dyersville for some family
Fee: $5. Call to register.
activities, food and good company.
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Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/ Movies at Comiskey Park presents: Tamil Class, Multicultural Family Center,
13th St. Iowa/11th St., Dubuque— “Ratatouille,” Comiskey Park, Dubuque Dubuque—July 23, 10 A.M–noon
July 9, 7 A.M.–noon July 12, 8:45 P.M. Drama Camp, Multicultural Family Center,
For details see July 2 posting. The Carnegie-Stout Public Library, the Dubuque—July 25–August 5, 4 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
Author and Musician—Darrell House, Multicultural Family Center and Mindframe For youth entering 4th–8th grades. Learn the
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque— Theaters bring you an evening of fun and basics of theater and performance. Youth will
July 9 , 10 A.M. entertainment at Comiskey Park. Join us as we prepare and perform a short play at the end of
Darrell’s in the House. Self-described as one turn the park into your own outdoor theatre. the two-week camp. Camp held at the MFC,
of the biggest kids you’ll ever meet, musician Magic Tree House Program, Carnegie-Stout 1157 Central Avenue. Fee: $5. Call to register.
and author Darrell House will present original Public Library, Dubuque—July 15, Nepali Dance, Multicultural Family Center,
and traditional children’s songs as well as 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Dubuque—July 25, 5 P.M.–6 P.M.
humorous poetry and silly stories in this special Jack and Annie explore many cultures during 58th Annual Dubuque County Fair,
program. He’s also the author of “Miller the their tree house adventures and so can you. Join Dubuque Co. Fairgrounds, Dubuque—
Green Caterpillar” and he has three music us for games, crafts and fun for this hour-long
July 26–31
CDs of original songs and poetry. Using his program. The program is for ages 6–9 in the
Whether you’re from downtown or Balltown,
songs, poetry, music and storytelling, Darrell Aigler Auditorium on the library’s 3rd floor.
there’s something for everyone at the Dubuque
encourages kids to learn, read more, and use Please register one week in advance by calling
County Fair. Enjoy food, local arts and crafts,
their imagination to help make their dreams the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth
championship livestock and music from chart-
come true. The program is for all ages in the Services Help Desk at extension 2228.
topping artists.
Aigler Auditorium on the library’s 3rd floor. Dubuque . . . And All That Jazz!, Town Clock
Please register one week in advance by calling Family Reading Night, Multicultural Family
Plaza, Dubuque—July 15, 5 P.M.–9:30 P.M.
the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth Center—July 28, 5:30 P.M.–7 P.M.
Head downtown for the best of Dubuque’s jazz,
Services Help Desk at extension 2228. This fun reading program is open to families with
blues and salsa scene.
Reading with Rover, Carnegie-Stout Public children in K–5th grades. The program begins
Antique Town Rods Run and Car Show, the with dinner, then story time, followed by parent/
Library, Dubuque—July 9, 10:30 A.M.–11:15 A.M. River Front, Galena—July 15–16, children activities. When the program is over, the
No registration is required. 7 A.M.–3 P.M. children get to select a book to take home and
Crafts Around the World: Ukraine— Check out some classic, pre-1949 cars as they add to their own libraries. Dinner is provided,
Ukrainian Eggs, Carnegie-Stout Public tour the area. Admission: $12/participant, registration required.
Library, Dubuque—July 9, 1–2 P.M. $2/observer. Springer’s Martial Arts, Carnegie-Stout
Decorative eggs to display for good health to your Ding Darling Day, National Mississippi Public Library, Dubuque—July 29, 10 A.M.
family made of hollow eggs, paint and glitter. River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque— Come see a demonstration of different forms
Here is your chance to be creative and learn July 16 of martial arts from Master Ben Springer, a 6th
a little about another culture with local artist Conservation partners join us for free exhibitions degree black belt. Learn about the benefits of
Justina Reish. For ages 7–12 in the 1st floor Story in the Boat Yard Plaza. Hands-on activities exercise, increased coordination and improved
Hour Room. Please register one week in advance include fish printing, sun printing, and other cardio from being involved in the martial arts.
by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for animal programs. All events are subject to Learn the basics such as respect and self-
the Youth Services Help Desk at extension 2228. change. Call ahead to 563-557-9545 or visit www discipline along with the history, background
Music in the Park Festival, Asbury Park, .rivermuseum.com to confirm details. and culture of the many forms of martial arts. The
Asbury—July 9, noon–12 A.M. Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/ program is for ages 6–11 in the Aigler Auditorium
Bring the whole family to Asbury Park for music, 13th St. Iowa/11th St., Dubuque—July 16, on the library’s 3rd floor. Please register one
games, inflatables and food and beverages from 7 A.M.–noon week in advance by calling the library at 563-589-
local vendors. Enjoy the music all night. For details see July 2 posting. 4225 and ask for the Youth Services Help Desk at
Music on the March, Dalzell Field, Dubuque Planet Patrol, Multicultural Family Center, extension 2228.
Senior High School, Dubuque—July 10, Dubuque—July 19, 5:30 P.M.–7 P.M. Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/
7 P.M.–10 P.M. This family environmental program includes 13th St. Iowa/11th St., Dubuque—July 30,
See Dubuque’s own Colts drum corps as they dinner so registration is required. Tonight’s topic: 7 A.M.–noon
compete with drum corps from across the nation. The Case of the Broken Loop (importance of For details see June 4 posting.
Spanish Camp, Multicultural Family Center, recycling and proper disposal).
Dubuque—July 11–22, 4 P.M.–5:30 P.M. World of Science—Many Countries from
For youth entering 3rd–6th grades. During this Mad Science of Iowa, Carnegie-Stout Public
two-week camp, youth will learn the basics of the Library, Dubuque—July 22, 10 A.M. and 1 P.M.
Spanish language. Fee: $5. Call to register. This program is dedicated to famous scientists
Rockin’ Reptiles and Awesome from around the world and the stories behind
Amphibians, Multicultural Family Center, their success. The program is for ages 6 and up
Dubuque—July 12, 2 P.M.–3 P.M. in the Aigler Auditorium on the library’s 3rd floor.
For youth entering K–6th grades. This outreach Please register one week in advance by calling
program is offered by the National Mississippi the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Youth
River Museum and Aquarium. Do you know the Services Help Desk at extension 2228.
difference between a reptile and an amphibian? Summer Farmers’ Market, Iowa/
Be a herpetologist and explore hands-on the 13th St. Iowa/11th St., Dubuque—
world of herps (collective name for reptiles and July 23, 7 A.M.–noon
amphibians). You won’t want to miss it. For details see July 2 posting.

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