April 2016 Northern Edition Serving Clinton, Gratiot, Isabella & Clare Counties
FREE
For Kids To Enjoy!
Happy Earth Day!
We Welcome You To Check Out Our Website
www.kidsworldnews.org
$ 3XEOLFDWLRQ 7KDW·V
Just For Kids! Kids’ World News
www.kidsworldnews.org
Volume 9, Issue 8, April 2016
T
aking your kids to the dentist for regular check-ups is important for promoting healthy oral hygiene and preventing tooth decay. Choosing a dental RI¿FH WKDW XQGHUVWDQGV DQG FDUHV DERXW LWV young patients will make those trips to the GHQWLVW PXFK PRUH HQMR\DEOH Great Lakes Family Dental Group cares DERXW WKH FRPPXQLW\ DQG DERXW LWV OLWWOHVW residents. To help preschoolers feel more FRPIRUWDEOH DERXW JRLQJ WR WKH GHQWLVW Great Lakes Family Dental Group has FRRUGLQDWHG ZLWK /LVD 6DPVRQ GLUHFWRU RI the Little Panthers Preschool at Schavey (OHPHQWDU\ WR RIIHU PDQ\ FODVV ¿HOG WULSV WR WKH GHQWLVW RI¿FH 'U -DPHV $OORU DQG the staff at Great Lakes family dental group LQYLWH SUHVFKRROHUV WR WKHLU RI¿FH WR VKRZ them just how much fun a trip to the dentist FDQ EH 1RW RQO\ GR WKH\ JHW WR FKHFN out all of the equipment and take a ride in WKH GHQWDO FKDLU WKH\ HYHQ JHW WR EUXVK D dinosaur’s teeth! Great Lakes Family Dental Group also recently visited the toddler room at Little Scholars Preparatory in DeWitt to educate WKH VWXGHQWV DERXW GHQWDO FDUH DQG DERXW
• Dine In • Carry Out • Deliver 989-539-5600
making good food choices. Kids were given JRRG\ EDJV ÂżOOHG ZLWK D WRRWKEUXVK GHQWDO Ă€RVV D WZR PLQXWH WLPHU DQG D FRORULQJ ERRN VR WKDW WKH\ FDQ FRQWLQXH IRUPLQJ KHDOWK\ GHQWDO KDELWV DW KRPH Great Lakes Family Dental Group of 'H:LWW QRW RQO\ FDUHV DERXW KHOSLQJ WKH FRPPXQLW\ ZLWK WKHLU GHQWDO FDUH QHHGV EXW also supports many other community events. Most recently they donated $450 to support Schavey Elementary’s annual dance-a-thon “Shakin it at Schaveyâ€?. Funds raised for the VFKRRO JR WRZDUGV ÂżHOG WULSV WHFKQRORJ\ FODVVURRP VXSSOLHV DQG EXLOGLQJ QHHGV throughout the school year. Great Lakes Family Dental Group also recently donated WR WKH 37$ÂśV ELJJHVW IXQG UDLVHU 'HQLP and Diamonds for DeWitt Elementary VFKRROV D )5(( )8// 75$',7,21$/ 257+2'217,& &$6( 9$/8(' $7 $4500. %\ FKRRVLQJ D FDULQJ IDPLO\ IULHQGO\ dentist like Great Lakes Family Dental *URXS \RX FDQ EH VXUH WKDW \RXU FKLOGUHQ ZLOO HQMR\ WKHLU WULS WR WKH GHQWLVW DQG \RX will know that they are among people who FDUH DERXW \RX DQG \RXU GHQWDO KHDOWK
Thanks!
642 N. First Street, Harrison
Last Life Games, LLC 1399 N. McEwan Clare 989-424-5340
Cottage Decor, Gifts & Candles 989-539-3551 • 234 E. Pine, Harrison www.hearthofthehome.com
Furniture Appliances Carpet TV’s
1401 N. McEwan Street, Clare Michigan (989) 386-2351 • www.woodshousehold.com
Become a Kids’ World News Patron Sponsor by calling Chris today
989-429-4259
G R EAT L A KES
FAMILY DENTAL
GROUP
Making Dental Visits Fun For Our Littlest Residents
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
The Best In Care, Because We Care A Great Place To Refer Family & Friends New Patients Always Welcome
Dr. James Allor • Dr. C. Patrick Gray
13400 Schavey Rd., DeWitt 517-669-2415 mydewittdentist.com To All Of Our Sponsors Who Are Helping Us To Provide Great Information To Kids And Parents
Hi Kids!
It’s A Great Day At Kids’ World News! Spring you has sprung here Michigan, and if youcolors? look closely see plants starting to come up from this the cold ground and Have noticed theinleaves changing It’syou’ll a beautiful time in Michigan when happens. The buds beginning to form on tree branches. With Earth Day being celebrated in April, it’s the perfect time of year to be aware of weather is getting colder and soon winter will be upon us. Fall brings about some great moments. Events and appreciate our Earth’s natural environment! Think about all the easy things you can do to help keep the planet healthy. like football, Trick or Treating, bonfires and marshmallows are favorites. Here are a few:
October kicks off Kids’ World News 9th Annual Coloring Contest! The official coloring page entry is on page Ś 7XUQ RII ZDWHU ZKHQ EUXVKLQJ \RXU WHHWK All YOU have to do is color the picture andŚ 3ODQW D WUHH ,V \RXU VFKRRO FKXUFK RU KRPH LQ send it directly to us or our delivery drivers will pick 3 of this paper. need ofedition! a tree? It’s funthe to choose plant one Be sure them up atŚ 7XUQ RII OLJKWV HOHFWURQLFV DQG DSSOLDQFHV ZKHQ your school office when they deliver the November See officialand rules below. that will grow for a long time. to enter your picture! not in use. Ś (QMR\ QDWXUH 7DNH D ZDON RQ D QDWXUH WUDLO JR The Staff of Kids’ World News Ś 5HF\FOH PRUH RIWHQ 3DSHU FDUGERDUG SODVWLF to park, river or lake and admire the different trees, glass, and metal can all be reused. Kids’ World News 9th AnnualÀRZHUV DQG DQLPDOV WKDW VXUURXQG \RX Coloring Contest Rules Ś 'RQœW OLWWHU +HOS SLFN XS OLWWHU E\ RUJDQL]LQJ D The coloring contestorrules are as day. follows: Enter the contest by coloring the picture provided on page 3. neighborhood park cleanup
There will be a first place winner from each grade - kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, April promises weather longerwill days, so being outdoors is even amore fun. Families seem to emerge from their 5th grade and warmer 6th grade. Theand winner receive prizes including Kids’ World News T-shirt and certificate. cocoon of a home and come out to play. It’s great to reconnect with friends and neighbors again after our long, cold The entries must be received by Kids’ World News by November 13, 2015. They can be mailed inwinter. to Kids’ Here’s a sunny and happy WorldtoNews, 5747 North April! Otto Road, Charlotte, Michigan 48813 or taken to your school office by November Debibe announced in the December edition of Kids’ World 9th for our delivery drivers to pick up. The winners will News.
If you would like to see Kids’ World News at your school or if you would like to be one of our proud sponsors, please call 989-429-4259 (email:chris@kidsworldnews.net). If you would like to submit an article from your school (limit 150 words), e-mail: charles@kidsworldnews.net Kids’ World News is designed to give exposure to all area schools, recognition of students and staff members. We welcome input from all our area schools. We do however, reserve the right to edit.
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 2
Spring is Blooming! After a long Michigan winter comes spring! In the spring some plants, which have been “sleeping” during the winter, begin to grow. These plants called “perennials” start growing and pushing out of the soil in seemingly lifeless gardens. Early spring flowers will grow and bloom only during the brief spring season. Common spring flowers are tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses. The colors of early spring flowers are very special to discover after a long cold season. Be a flower detective and take a closer look at the new growth of spring. As all flowers of every season, spring flowers come in many shapes and heights and shades of color. Notice that some flowers petals grow up and others grow down. Count the petals and observe their shape, size and color differences. Study the stem height and leaf shape and size. It is fun to carefully examine how each flower grows and blooms in a unique way. Continue your detective work as you watch for new flowers coming into bloom as the spring turns into summer. Try sketching and drawing the flowers you see or try making some paper flowers to decorate your home. Have fun exploring the seasons of growing plants and flowers. Use your artist eye to create what you discover. Contributed by Rebecca Nechuta, KidzArt
1.
Step 1 - Fold a yellow, white or orange 8.5 x 11 paper in half the short way. Using a discarded CD, trace the outer and inner circle with a pencil.
5.
Step 5 - Trace and cut out a circle using a circular object. This circle will be a little smaller than the CD outer circle. To prepare for a stem, punch a hole in the center of each of the three pieces.
2.
3.
4.
Step 2 - At the center, draw the Step 3 - Extend the letter until it meets the outer circle with capital letter “Y” as shown. dotted lines. The dotted lines are the center line of the three petals. Draw a large oval for each petal as shown.
6.
7.
Step 6 - Place the 2 three petal Step 7 - To create the cup-like forms on top of each other and shape for the center of the dafalign the holes. Tape or glue. fodil, place a quarter in the center of the circle. Fold and crunch the paper to stand up around the quarter. Remove quarter.
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
Step 4 - Cut the folded paper at the same time to create 2 three petal forms.
8.
Step 8 - Glue or tape the center cup to center of petals. Push green pipe cleaner through the center hole for the stem and secure.
April 2016, Page 3
This page proudly sponsored by:
Preuss Pets
1127 N. Cedar Old Town Lansing 517-339-1762 www.preusspets.com **Teachers - we do fieldtrips!** Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
Coupon
FREE
Live animal presentation for an in-store
Birthday Party M-F parties, a $25 value Limit Limit one one per per customer. customer. Book before February 2016 Book before May 15,15, 2016
Feed the fish in our indoor river! Get up close and personal with our cool koi.
Limit Limitone oneper percustomer. customer. Limited Limitedamount amountof offood foodper perday. day. Use May 15, 15, 2016 Use byby February 2016
April 2016, Page 4
Can You Spot The Ten Differences?
How Many Words Can You Make From
EARTH DAY __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Protect your child’s future with an Auto-Owners Life Insurance Policy Save for your child’s future with an Auto-Owners Annuity ZZZ GDYLGFKDSPDQDJHQF\ FRP
Protect your family with Home, Auto, Farm and Business Insurance
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 5
VALET AUTO CARE, INC.
Since 1983
• A.R.E. Pickup Toppers • Truck Accessories Because you love • Tonneau Covers your truck • Detailed Car Cleaning www.valetauto.com James Motz - Owner
motzlle@yahoo.com
(989) 773-3477 610 N. Mission (3 blocks S. of Meijer) Toll Free (866) 772-3477 Fax: (989) 773-3483 Mt. Pleasant
Harrison
Lumber
Do It Best Quality Paint • Electrical Plumbing • Lawn & Garden 201 E. Beech St. • Harrison, MI
989-539-7136 www.HarrisonLumber.com
Most Holy Trinity News Most Holy Trinity’s Math Club once again participated in the annual MathCounts competition held at Michigan State University on Friday, February 26th. To prepare for MathCounts, the Math Club led by Mr. Pohl, met weekly to solve challenging math problems. These problems were solved both individually and as a group. At the competition, students from a number of schools in the area competed against each other. The MHT team won 4th place this year!! Way to go kids!
Pictured (top to bottom) are Camden Braun, Kyle Snyder, Hudson Phillips, Logan Kramer, Logan Klein, Mr. Pohl, Dominic Horak and Braeden Andros.
Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center News Can You Crack the Code? Mrs. Barnaby’s kindergarten class uses technolo-
classmates about a picture they drew. What a fan-
gy during many parts of their day. Students scan a
tastic way to interact with the text! Try it! Download
45 FRGH ZLWK DQ L3DG DQG D VWRU\ SLFWXUH RU YLGHR D 45 FRGH UHDGHU RQWR \RXU VPDUW SKRQH RU L3DG comes up for them to interact with. They are listening
DQG WKHQ ORRN IRU D 45 FRGH WR VFDQ 45 &RGHV FDQ
to the story either read by Mrs. Barnaby or by their
be found all over the place.
.MQ 2EZEVVI *SVH 0MRGSPR :HVW 0RQURH $OPD
(989) 681-5776 ZZZ MLPQDYDUUHIRUG FRP
Locally Owned For 26 Years! 5514 S. Pennsylvania • Lansing For Free Estimates Call 517-887-1422
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 6
John F. Kennedy 35th President, 1961-1963 John Fitzgerald “Jack” Kennedy (sometimes called J.F.K.), was the second of nine children born on May 29, 1917 in Massachusetts. He grew up in a wealthy, Catholic, Irish American family who had a strong political background. He loved sports like swimming, sailing, tennis and playing touch football with this brothers. He went to boarding school in Connecticut and went to college at Harvard University. Kennedy joined the Navy in 1940 after graduating. During World War II, he was in charge of a patrol boat called the PT-109. The boat was attacked by a Japanese ship and even though he was hurt, he was able to rescue six of his crew members. For this, he received several medals. After the war, he became a politician. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1946, he served there until he was elected to the Senate in 1952. In 1953, Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. They had three children. In 1954, Kennedy had back surgery and during his recovery, he wrote a book called Profiles in Courage about famous Senators. Kennedy received a Pulitzer Prize for that book in 1957. In 1960, J.F.K. ran for president against Republican Richard Nixon. He won and became the first Catholic president of the United States as well as the youngest at only 43 years old. His Inaugural Address contained these famous words: “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Major Events While in Office During his time as president, Kennedy worked to end racial segregation. He also proposed new ways to improve civil rights. The Peace Corps was created where American volunteers are sent to different countries to provide assistance to those in need. Kennedy also wanted to learn more about the universe through his support of space exploration. His economic programs launched the United States on its longest sustained expansion since WWII. Some of the greatest challenges President Kennedy faced was the fight against communism. He saw the failed invasion of communist Cuba called the “Bay of Pigs” in 1961. The next year, he was in a stand-off with the leader of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev. The Soviet Union (the largest communist nation) set up nuclear missile bases in Cuba. President Kennedy found out about their plan and took action to stop it. In October 1962, he was able to resolve what we now call the Cuban Missile Crisis. His time as president was cut short as on November 22, 1963, he was shot in Dallas, Texas while riding in a parade. The doctors could not save him. His funeral was on television and the entire nation mourned for him.
5301 N. US 27, 989-224-8874 us27motorsports.com St. Johns
www.bigjoesales.com 717 N. 1st St., Harrison 989-630-0606
Interesting Facts: • N.A.S.A.’s Launch Operations Center in Florida was renamed John F. Kennedy Space Center in November 1963. • New York’s International Airport, Idlewild was renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport in 1963. • The Kennedy half dollar coin was issued in 1964. • He was one of only two American presidents buried at Arlington National Cemetary. • J.F.K. was the first American president to hold a press conference on television. • He was the fourth president to be assassinated. • He wore special shoes because his right leg was 3/4 of an inch longer than his left. • JFK, an avid reader, was a big fan of James Bond and read Ian Fleming's books. He liked sitting on his rocking chair while in the White House.
4961 E. Colonville Rd. Clare
989-539-6210
989-429-4259
989-386-2951
NLeexvt e l 3865 N. Clare Ave., Harrison
Become a Kids’ World News Patron Sponsor by calling Chris today
THE NEW WOOD STORE
12900 S. US 27, #7, DeWitt Mitchell R. Dobrzelewski, O.D. 517-669-4411 www.visionsource-dewittoptometrypc.com Locally Owned & Operated For 10 Years
Graphic & Design
989-763-0855
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
GAMBLE’S REDI-MIX New Owner
David Smith
BRICK
ALLS... TEXTURED W
Concrete to Your Job In A Hurry Screened Top Soil Brick Textured Poured Walls Concrete Floors Sand & Gravel
1415 N. Clare • Harrison 539-6460 or 800-539-6460
April 2016, Page 7
Cookin’ Fun Sticky Caramel Popcorn 8 large or 80 small marshmallows 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup uncooked popcorn, popped Melt butter and brown sugar in the microwave on HIGH. Add marshmallows and cook on HIGH until melted together, stirring after each minute. Cool only until just melted for sticky popcorn; cool approximately 3 minutes for crunchy. Pour over popcorn and mix well.
Critter Crunch 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups Crispix 1 1/2 cups Cheerios 1 1/2 cups animal crackers 1 1/2 cups bear-shaped honey graham snacks 1 cup bite-size Shredded Wheat 1 cup miniature pretzels In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until butter is melted; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add butter mixture and toss to coat. Place in a greased 15 x 10-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Cheddar Scrambler 4 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 slices crisp-fried bacon, crumbled Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter Break eggs into small bowl. Beat with fork until foamy. Add milk, cheese, bacon and salt and pepper; mix well. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture gradually. Cook until eggs are set, stirring frequently with fork.
Pizza Sticks 1 (11 ounce) package refrigerated bread sticks Pepperoni, pre-sliced Shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 garlic powder Pizza sauce Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out bread sticks on an ungreased cookie sheet. Lay two pepperoni slices on the end and sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese. Fold bread stick over and twist. Mix together parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and sprinkle over top of twisted bread stick. Add more mozzarella if desired and bake for 5-8 minutes or golden brown. Dip in warmed pizza sauce to eat.
Rules For The Kitchen! 1. Always ask an adult if you can use the kitchen. 2. Have all the ingredients before you start. 3. Wash your hands before you touch food. 4. Wear an apron or towel to keep your clothes clean. 5. Always clean up when you are finished.
Order Your Kids’ World Cookbook Today! Fantastic 48 page cookbook with our most popular recipes!
Name _________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________ Quantity ____
To order: Fill out this order form. Send $8.00 each (includes shipping and handling) to: Kids’ World News, 2418 Mount Hope, Okemos, Michigan 48864 (Allow 3 weeks for delivery)
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 8
Herbison Woods News Open 11am til 5pm, Closed Wed. & Sun. 3036 Bagley (US27) Ithaca (5 miles north of M-57 on US 27 Email: northstarsolidoak@casair.net www.northstaramish.com
0UV 5R\œV VL[WK JUDGH FODVVURRP DVNHG DOO VWXGHQWV DFURVV WKH DeWitt Public School district to create Valentine’s Day cards for the residents of Flint. Over 250 hand-made cards were created, sent and given out to Flint residents at a clean water pick-up station. Please see read the letter from the National Guard regarding the water/Valentine distribution. 0UV 5R\ , MXVW ZDQWHG WR VKDUH D IHZ SKRWRV DQG ZDV KRSLQJ WKDW \RXU VWXGHQWV FRXOG VHH DW OHDVW D OLWWOH ELW RI WKHLU HIIRUWV EHLQJ put into action. , FDQœW FRXQW KRZ PDQ\ WLPHV LQ P\ OLIH ,œYH GRQH VRPHWKLQJ DQG QHYHU VDZ DQ\ UHVXOWV , KDWH KRZ WKDW MXVW PDGH PH wonder‌.whatever happened? Well, this is what happened. The Soldiers of the 1-125 Infantry passed out their Valentine’s Day Cards on Valentine’s Day to the residents of )OLQW :KLOH WKH 6ROGLHUV SDVVHG RXW ZDWHU DQG ZDWHU ¿OWHUV WR WKH UHVLGHQWV WKH\ DOVR SDVVHG RXW D FDUG ZLWK HDFK FDVH RI water. Every resident that our Soldiers encountered was very appreciative and most residents were shocked that children from another community were so thoughtful and caring. On behalf of the residents that received cards (on Valentine’s), we’d like to say thank you for all of your thoughtfulness. Also, thank you for your dedication to educating our future. Thank You. /7 5RODQG -RKQ * HHC 1-125 Infantry National Guard/EOC Liason Michigan Army National Guard
REED INSURANCE AGENCY “Voted Favorite Insurance Company For 14 Years�
bjoslyn@reedinsuranceagency.net
DeWitt
www.reedinsuranceagency.net
BRUCE W. JOSLYN President
517-669-2911
St. Joseph - Pewamo Elementary News Students and staff of St. Joseph School in Pewamo held a fund raiser for the February Congenital Heart Defects/Disease Awareness Month. Students were asked to donate money which would allow them to wear relaxed code red to show their support. Two of St. Joseph’s own VWXGHQWV KDYH EHQH¿WHG IURP KHDUW WHFKQRORJ\ 7KRPDV Kramer and Maddie George
St. Joseph School in Pewamo recently held its annual Century Club Dinner with a theme of “The Kentucky Derby.� The efforts of the committee were very successful and netted over $92,000 for the school. The annual Fund-ANeed raised over $32,000, which allowed for the purchase of new Promethean interactive white boards and additional technology services.
We serve well to serve again
M-46 & Begole Road
989-681-2660 www.millerautosales.com
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 9
Insect or Spider? Do you know the difference? Many people think of insects and spiders as just creepy, crawly things and don’t think about the differences between them. They do look similar as they both lack a backbone, but have an exoskeleton (their skeleton is on the outside of the body, rather than inside). They also both lay eggs. However, knowing the differences between spiders and insects can help you tell them apart. To begin with, spiders and insects are from two different families. Spiders belong to the Arachnid (uh-rak-nid) family and insects are members of the Insect family. Insects have a distinct three part body consisting of a head, thorax and abdomen, three pairs of jointed legs (total of six), compound eyes, two antennae and many have wings. Insects breathe through holes called spiracles, and there are over a million species.
Spiders have two part bodies consisting of a combined head and thorax known as the cephalothorox and an abdomen. They also have eight jointed legs, simple eyes, piercing jaws and can make silk thread for spinning spider webs. Spiders also cannot fly. Arachnids are agressive predators. They breathe air through booklungs which are gill-like structures. Now you know the difference!
Color me and circle the spiders on this page!
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 10
Homerun Hits for Spring Reading! Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball by David A. Adler
Cam Jansen can solve any case! Assisted by her friend Eric, they track down a valuable baseball, autographed by Babe Ruth, which has disappeared. Ages 4-8
Curious George at the Baseball Game by H.A. Rey
Play ball! George is going to watch a baseball game. Curious George and the man in the yellow hat attend a baseball game to cheer on the Mudville Miners. One curious little monkey in one big stadium makes for one exciting day at the ballpark! Ages 3-8
Safe at Home (Comeback Kids) by Mike Lupica
Dino Baseball
by Michigan author Lisa Wheeler It's a beautiful day in Jurassic Park (ballpark, that is), and the herbivores and carnivores are taking the field for the season's final game. The crowd is enthusiastic and similarly extinct. This fun picture book combines the exciting game of baseball with some of our favorite dinosaurs. Ages 5-8
Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Face And Other Poems Some of the Best of Jack Prelutsky
When you're in the world of Jack Prelutsky, anything can happen. Ogres run wild, dragons sing, and baby uggs hatch. . . . Frogs wear red suspenders in a rainstorm of pigs and noodles. . . . Scranimals gallivant under a pizza the size of the sun. . . . So, what are you waiting for? Let your parents think you're sleeping, and ride a purple pelican to a land where imagination is king, ridiculous rhymes rule, and laughing out loud is guaranteed! Ages 4-10
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
Nick Crandell becomes the first seventh grader ever to make the varsity baseball team. Can he do it? Will they accept him? Join Nick as he faces a new struggle to fit in. Ages 9-12
Best of the Best by Tim Greene
Josh is still flying high from his team's tournament win at Cooperstown when his parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him to play the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way? Two things are sure: His father's new girlfriend, Diane, is looking to change things, and Josh is determined to get her and her terrible son out of his life. With the help of Benji and Jaden, Josh races to get the facts that can keep his family together—but it's ever harder to concentrate on the game and make the winning plays that will lead his team to victory. Ages 9-14
April 2016, Page 11
Play The Trumpet! The trumpet is a musical instrument in the brass family. Of all brass instruments, the trumpet is highest in register, above the French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, and tuba. A musician who plays the trumpet is called a trumpet player or trumpeter. As with all brass instruments, the sound is produced by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece. The oldest trumpets date back to 1500 B.C.E. and earlier. The bronze and silver trumpets from Tutankhamun's grave in Egypt, bronze lurs from Scandinavia, and metal trumpets from China date back to this period. The earliest trumpets were signaling instruments used for military or religious purposes, rather than music in the modern sense. In ancient Rome, they were called “tubas”, Latin for “tubes”.
Trumpet Facts
• Taking care of a trumpet is easy! It is stored in just two pieces in the carrying case. The only regular maintenance other than keeping it clean is to oil the valves and grease the slides as it’s needed. • The trumpet is played with the right hand on the top of the instrument with the first three fingers resting on the valves. The left hand holds the trumpet with the fingers wrapped around the middle of the valves. • The trumpet is a very versatile and widely used instrument. Trumpets are always needed in bands, symphony orchestras, jazz groups and small instrumental groups. It is very common for the trumpet to perform a large number of solos and melodic lines in all of these groups. The trumpet also works well as a solo instrument. • There are many different kinds of trumpets. The most common type is the B-flat trumpet, but C, D, E-flat, E, F, G and A trumpets are also available. • The trumpet is used in nearly all forms of music, including classical, jazz, rock, blues, pop, ska, polka and funk. • The most famous trumpet player in the United States was Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. He was an unofficial ambassador to the world for the State Department in the post WWII era and was more famous worldwide than anyone except the president!
:KDW·V FRROHU WKDQ D SLJJ\ EDQN"
New - Preowned - Restored Pianos Over 60 On Display!
Open Mon. - Thurs. 9 to 6, Fri. 9 to 4, Sun. 1 to 6, Closed Sat.
Reeder Pianos Inc.
Restoration Center and Showroom
Serving You Over 40 Years
5660 W. Grand River, Lansing • 1-800-225-8641 • 517-886-9447 www.reederpianos.com • jmr@reederpianos.com
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 12
1.
2.
3. 6
6
2
1
5
9
1
8
5
Pyramid 5. Challenge!
7. 21 24 16 5 17
7.) 104
8.) 181
McDONALD
49 25 15 31 18 6.) 97
29 23 6 15 11
8.
624 W. 5th Street Clare, MI 48617
COUPON
989-386-7770
Oil Change
www.McDonaldChrysler.com
14061 Northland Dr. Big Rapids
231-796-2651
www.McDonaldChrysler.com
5.) 93
6.
37 21 16 3 15
The numbers in each circle are the sum of the two numbers below it. Can you figure out what the numbers in the top circles should be?
4.) 40
12 2 10
3.) 43
4.
12 4
3
2.) 46
4
Answers: 1.) 21
2
10 3 7
COUPON
$ $
14.95!
Limit 5 quarts of oil. Not valid with other offers. Limit 1 coupon. Expires 5/31/16
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
250
Towards New Or Used Vehicle Purchase Not valid with other offers. Limit 1 coupon. Expires 5/31/16
April 2016, Page 13
Baseball “America’s National Pastime” Baseball has been played in some form since the mid-1800s. Children have been playing this sport anywhere a group of kids can pick up a stick and ball. As the sport grew in popularity, so did the opportunity for kids to play organized ball. Today, millions of kids all over the world play the game of baseball. Baseball was first played at the school level as early as the 1850s. At first more in boarding schools and then in 1859, Worchester High School in Maine is said to be the first public school to compete against outside teams. High Schools around the nation began forming baseball teams throughout the 1870s. The American Legion Baseball (an organization that supports war veterans) branched out to sponsor a youth baseball program in 1925. It is the oldest baseball program for teens in the United States. In 1939, Little League Baseball was organized to allow boys, not yet old enough to play ball for the American Legion, a chance to learn the game. The first Little League was played on June 6, 1939. It was between Lundy Lumber and Lycoming Dairy. Lundy Lumber won that game 23-8. Little League today is played by boys and girls between 5 and 18 years old. It is the largest organized youth sports program in the world.
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
Test Your Skill! See If You Can Answer These Baseball Questions! 1. Who hit a 643 foot home run in Detroit Brigg's Stadium in 1960, for the longest home run ever recorded? 2. This player had the longest career in baseball history which lasted from 1966 to 1993 and carried him through four teams where he struck out the most batters by sneaking balls past 5714 players. 3. Which players were the first father/son team to play together? They added to their records by hitting home runs "back-to-back" in the same game. 4. This player stuck it out for 2131 consecutive games, breaking Lou Gehrig's record of 2130. 5. This player was the first athlete to compete in the World Series and the Superbowl. 6. Who is known as the King of grand slam homers, hitting 23 in the span of his career.
1. Micky Mantle, 2. Nolan Ryan, 3. Ken Griffy Sr. and Ken Griffy Jr., 4. Cal Ripkin Jr., 5. Deion Sanders, 6. Lou Gehrig,
April 2016, Page 14
Easter Island • Easter Island is one of the world’s most isolated inhabited islands. It is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean approximately 2200 miles off the coast of Chile. Its closest neighbor that’s inhabited is Pitcaim Island, which is 1,289 miles to the west with fewer than one hundred inhabitants. • Easter Island is also called Rapa Nui, or it’s official Spanish name is Isla de Pascua which also means “Easter Island”. The name “Easter Island” was given by the island’s first recorded European visitor, the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered it on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1722. • The island is approximately 15 miles long and 7.6 miles at its widest point. It has an area of only a little over 63 square miles. • Easter Island has three extinct volcanoes, the tallest rising to 1674 feet. The island is hilly, almost treeless and is mainly covered with grasses and shrubs. • The capital is Hanga Roa. • Easter Island has mild winters with cool temperatures year round and abundant precipitation. • Official languages are Spanish and Rapa Nui. • Easter Island is a special territory of Chile. They have a Provincial Governor and a Mayor. The treaty was signed on September 9, 1888. • There are three freshwater crater lakes called Rano Kau, Rano Raraku and Rano Aroi. There are no permanent streams or rivers. • Easter Island is famous for its over 800 monumental statues, called moai that were created by the early Rapa Nui people. These people are consid-
ered the original inhabitants who are thought to have arrived from Polynesia at around 400 AD. The average moai statue is 14 feet, 6 inches tall and weigh 14 tons. Some are as large as 33 feet and weigh more than 80 tons. Some stood on massive stone platforms called ahu and were spaced approximately one half mile apart to create an almost unbroken line around the perimeter of the island. The moai are believed to represent status symbols of the different Easter Island tribes. Because of its ability to help scientists study early human societies, Easter Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and much of the land belongs to the Rapa Nui National Park. • Only one airline flies to Easter Island. It is the LanChile out of Santiago. Flights only come in and go out every few days. • The written language of the Rapa Nui has yet to be deciphered. • Easter Island's only festival is the Tapati Rapa Nui in February, which celebrates traditional Rapa Nui culture. • Easter Islanders farm small plots today and maize (corn) is now the major crop. Chilean cuisine has replaced the native diet. Since the introduction of sheep ranching, sheep and cattle on the island have been the primary sources of meat. Most material goods are now obtained from the store on the island and from the Chilean government. In addition to farming and fishing, Easter Islanders now work for the government, in a few small businesses, and in the tourist industry. • The population of Easter Island is approximately 4,888.
$500 OFF ANY PRE-OWNED VEHICLE - BOTH LOCATIONS! 2010 Dodge Caravan
2010 Chevy Camaro
Stow and Go Seating!
ANYTHING OF VALUE TAKEN ON TRADE! 5226 N. Grand River • Lansing
517-323-7400
FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE! Auto Sales & Service Open Mon. - Fri. 9 to 8, Sat. 9 to 7 www.rpmautosales.com
Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
5436 S. Cedar • Lansing
517-882-2961 April 2016, Page 15
Coloring Corner Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd! Earth Day is the name used for two observances both held worldwide every year! Some people celebrate Earth Day around the time of the March equinox and others observe it on April 22nd! The April 22nd Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet. It was to also encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil polution. Today Earth Day is observed in more than 140 countries around the world.
Krapohl
Serving You Better Since 1950!
We Buy Clean, Used Cars & Trucks!
1415 E. Pickard St., Mt. Pleasant • www.krapohlford.com • 989-772-2991 Kids’ World News • 989-429-4259 • www.kidsworldnews.org
April 2016, Page 16