A dictionary teaches a child how to approach a problem and use critical thinking skills by sounding out the word and finding it in the dictionary. This simple task gives them a feeling of self-confidence and satisfaction that they cannot get online.

Look it up!

For the fourth year Minden-Douglas Elks gave all third-grade students in Douglas County their own dictionary. This year 485 dictionaries will be distributed.

Skating for literacy

 In recognition of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 18, CalSkate of Milpitas is offering customers a way to skate, have fun and perform a community service.