MEET THE MASCOTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Full Name: Parker T. Bear Born: April 14, 2006 Likes: Baseball, national parks, sleeping in, playing video games, belly dancing, honey, birthday parties and silly string Dislikes: Boring mascots, Goldilocks, barking dogs, River Cats, traffic, getting up early and pickles
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Parker Plants the Seeds of Science
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Favorite Books: Parker Goes to School and Parker Goes on Vacation
ACTIVITIES Full Name: Cilantro Born: August 6, 2016 Likes: Tacos, baseball, fiestas, cowboy boots Dislikes: Shredded cheese, snapbacks, cheesesteaks Favorite Books: Taco Genius
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Community Medical Find the Hidden Objects
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Dear __________________________ (write your name here), Wild About Reading is back and my team is thrilled to have you as part of our 17th season! We had an amazing turnout last year reaching more than ONE MILLION students at over 150 schools in the Central Valley since the inception of the program. I am excited to be back this year, along with my good friends Cilantro, Eddie the Owl and the 2020 edition of Farm Grown magazine! Once again, you’ll have a chance to rise to the occasion with Parker’s Reading Challenge! Through the challenge, I’ll get to share one of my very favorite (and important) activities with you – READING! The challenge is simple: Read 10 books in five weeks and you will be my guest at a 2020 Fresno Grizzlies game for FREE! And that’s not to mention the other great prizes that I have in store for my most outstanding readers! So, what are you waiting for? Talk to your teachers about what you can do to meet Parker’s Reading Challenge. See you at the ballpark!
16 Granville Homes Spot the Difference 17 Port of Subs Word Search 18 Save Mart Meet the Snack Pack 19 Pennant Cut-Out Front 20 Pennant Cut-Out Back 23 Wild About Reading Bookmark
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Story by Caleb Kephart
Parker T. Bear woke to the sound of a rooster’s call, just as the sun was peeking over the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. “COCK A DOODLE-DOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” yelled the rooster. “Eddie, did you hear that?” whispered Parker to his pal Eddie the Owl. “Why don’t you sound like that in the morning?” “That’s a rooster,” snapped Eddie. “You know I am an owl! And yes, of course I heard the rooster. It means that it is time to get up and tend to our garden.” Parker sighed, snuffed, huffed, puffed, and pulled himself out of bed as Eddie shuffled towards the kitchen. “Farming is hard work, Eddie. Can we please eat some breakfast before we go out to the garden?” Before Parker could get his overalls and boots on, Eddie shouted from the kitchen, “Hurry up, Parker! We have some guests for breakfast who are going to help us grow the best fruits and veggies in the world!” Parker was still wiping the sleep from his eyes as he sat down at the table with two new friends who weren’t dressed as farmers, but looked like they came from a science lab. “Good morning, Parker! We are so excited to help you and Eddie with your garden. My name is Sara and I am a botanist and soil scientist. My friend here is Erica, and she is an engineer and computer whiz who specializes in crop production and water conservation.” 4
“That’s exactly right!” Erica nodded, as she finished a bite of Eddie’s famous strawberry pancakes. “We can make sure that your fruits and vegetables are healthier, bigger, and more delicious by using science, engineering, and technology…Isn’t that awesome?” Parker helped to clear and wash the breakfast dishes before going to join the others at the site of their new community garden. “Good news,” hooted Eddie, as Parker put on his work boots and gloves, “Sara and Erica said that with the right crops, correct nutrients and a precise amount of water, we can grow hundreds of pounds of food!” Parker, who isn’t the greatest at math, tried to figure out how he could eat hundreds of pounds of fruits and veggies, especially with how many tacos he eats each day. By Parker’s calculation, there would be no way he and Eddie could eat all the food that they were going to grow.
While Parker continued to count all of the pounds of delicious food he was going to eat after the harvest, Sara came up to him with a color-coded chart and a layout of the planter boxes in the garden. “Here you go, Parker! We have planned out the planting schedule for everything you are going to grow here. You see, some of these foods need to be in the ground earlier in the year, and some need to be planted later on. I made this chart for you and Eddie so you know exactly when to plant each fruit and vegetable. I also made a chart to show you when to add nutrients into the soil. Each plant needs certain nutrients in order to produce the most abundant and delicious food for the harvest.” “Erica, we aren’t engineers like you, but we are here to help if you need anything,” offered Parker. 5
“Thank you for the offer, you two! I am just finishing up a computer program that will automatically water your garden for you, with each fruit and vegetable receiving the perfect amount of water based on the type of plant and the temperature every day.” “So, we don’t even have to water the plants?” asked Eddie, who was confused but elated. “Don’t sound so sad, Eddie,” joked Erica, “we both know you would rather play on your skateboard than water plants…” They all laughed as Erica walked out to the garden to show Parker and Eddie how to set up the irrigation system for their garden. After a hard days’ work, the irrigation system was in place and everything was planted. Parker and Eddie thanked their new friends for helping them, but there was still something on Parker’s mind. “Erica and Sara, how are we ever going to eat all of the hundreds of pounds of fruit and vegetables that will be harvested from our garden?” he inquired, clearly worried about wasting food. “Worry not, Parker,” explained Sara. “We’ve already connected with members of the community who will be glad to take some of your fruits and vegetables home for their families. With our planting schedule and harvest schedule, you’ll be able to give fresh produce to your community throughout the year!” Erica added, “I’m sure your buddy Eddie is already working on a great recipe for zucchini pancakes. I would be willing to try those.” What a great day it was for Parker, Eddie, and their new friends. They were so excited to try all of the delicious food that they had planted that it was difficult to fall asleep that night. The two friends chatted about food and agriculture, and how important science was to a simple community garden. As Eddie was dozing off, he could hear Parker talking to himself in his sleep about tomatoes, pumpkins, bell peppers, and other treats from the garden. “Goodnight, Parker,” whispered Eddie, “I think we’re going to be great farmers.”
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The Science of Base"ball" A lot of science goes into making a baseball. That white ball you play catch with is filled with materials that can withstand multiple hits from the bat and travel far to hit home runs. All baseballs used in the major and minor leagues are made the same way keeping things even and fair.
Base"ball" facts Each baseball is hand sewn. Wool is used inside the ball because it is resilient, meaning it is able to spring back into shape under pressure. Like when hit with a bat. There are 108 red double cotton stitches on every baseball. The raised stitches on a ball catch the air after being pitched causing the ball to swerve on its way to the pitcher.
Agriculture products used in making a baseball. Test your knowledge. Complete the word being defined __ o __ l - The hair of certain mammals. Sheep _ _ _ _ is used in baseballs. __ o __ t __ n - A natural fiber that comes from the seedpod of this plant. It is used to make clothes, blankets, flags, and many other things you use everyday.
Cork used in the center, or pill, of the ball is said to make the ball more flexible giving the pitcher more control in how it is delivered to the batter. The outer cover is made of cowhide from Holstein cattle. Holstein is a specific breed of cattle. The hide is thinner and perfect for making baseballs.
C o __ h __ d __ - The hide of cattle. Similar to skin, although thicker and tougher. __ o r __ - The outer bark of this oak tree that grows in countries along the Mediterranean Sea such as Portugal, Spain, and France.
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These animals all look similar, but they all come from very different habitats. Can you help the peccary, warthog and babirusa all find their way home?
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Meet 18-year-old Prestin Rollin
Grizzlies Staff Member Rachael Navarro had the opportunity to speak with our Farm Grown Feature, Prestin Rollin. Prestin is from Riverdale, California and currently attends the University of Arizona where he is studying Computer Science and Agriculture Technology. He was the recipient of a Grizzlies’ Farm Grown Scholarship during the 2019 season, and we are proud to call him “Farm Grown.” In April of 2019, Prestin accompanied several local veterans on a Central Valley Honor Flight. This organization sends World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit war memorials. Prestin donated $11,000 from the sale of one of his beef steers so veterans could go on this trip for free! “This was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done,” Prestin said. “To see good come full circle motivates me to do more.” Way to go Prestin! Rachael: How would you encourage kids interested in 4-H to join? Prestin: If you’re interested in 4-H, tell your parents. Most clubs have a website, or if you know a friend who is a member of 4-H you could always ask them for information about your local club. Ask to sit in on a meeting and find out what clubs or events your group has to offer. There are show teams, cooking clubs, fishing groups, public-speaking teams, and so many more activities within 4-H. Rachael: What is an important lesson you have learned through participation in FFA and 4-H? Prestin: FFA and 4-H connected me to a variety of people and gave me leadership skills, as well as social skills, that are applicable in the real world. After the countless hours I put into FFA and 4-H projects, community service, and show teams, I learned that hard work definitely pays off. The more effort I put into my projects, the more I grew as a person. Rachael: Why is developing technology so important for the agriculture community? Prestin: Technology is revolutionizing agriculture. John Deere’s first tractor was built in 1918. Now, our family farm owns a John Deere that is controlled by GPS, and the only human-operated function is turning the tractor and raising/lowering the equipment. One day a tractor could be computer-driven remotely from home or on-site. It’s only recently that technology was implemented into agriculture, so it is important we keep developing as it could lead to numerous benefits for the entire industry.
The Fresno Grizzlies introduced their newest program, Farm Grown, to the Grizzlies Community Fund in April 2012. “Farm Grown” combines our role as a farm team in professional baseball and the Central Valley’s agriculture community. Our Farm Grown program is focused on unifying the agricultural community through baseball, education and grants.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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WILD ABOUT READING
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Promoting the agricultural heritage and philanthropic vitality of the Central Valley
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Non-competitive baseball league for children and adults (ages 4-60) with disabilities
YOUTH BASEBALL CAMPS
- Annual scholarships - Farmer’s markets - Community garden
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Every student that reads 10 books wins two complimentary tickets to a 2020 Grizzlies home game.
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Children learn baseball fundamentals from Grizzlies players and coaches, participate in an autograph session, and are recognized at an awards luncheon
Over $14,000 donated Beneficiaries include United Way Fresno & Madera County, United Cerebral Palsy, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and many others
Attending the Grizzlies game will enter you to win even more prizes!
CHARITABLE AUCTIONS 10 book your to list them mark book as you read Use this titles
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1,500 tickets donated Boys and Girls Club of Fresno Counties, Fresno Street Saints, CASA Fresno, The Lighthouse, Fresno Rescue Mission, EPU Children’s Center and others
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Bring your bookmark to the Courtesy Booth at the game to claim your FREE prize.
The Fresno Grizzlies thank the following sponsors of Parker’s Wild About Reading program:
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