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March is the month that hopefully bridges a change in weather! “March is the month of expectation. The things we do not know,” said Emily Dickinson. March was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. This is probably because the Roman battle season began in the spring. In March, the color green is also associated with life. It is abundant in nature, is a sign of growth, and the environment. With spring just around the corner, we’ll see a lot more of that color very soon!

Green is also the national color of Ireland! St. Patrick’s Day tradition in the United States encourages everyone to wear green on that day. It is also considered lucky if you find a shamrock (a four leaf clover) on that day.

Legends say that each leaf of the clover means something. Here’s one legend: The first leaf is for hope, the second leaf is for faith, the third leaf is for love and the fourth leaf is for luck!

Thank you for reading Kids’ World News and have a “lucky” month!

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Lee Elementary hosted Camp Read a Lot on Feb. 26th. The guest author was Denise Brennen-Nelson. Students and families enjoyed this fun filled nights of reading, arts, crafts, and activities. Camp Read a Lot kicks off a month long celebration of literacy with March is Reading Month.

Zero the Hero visited Mcfall Elementary for Day 100!!!

Third grader showing off the great white shark he drew for “The Underwater Alphabet Book”.

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Mrs. Nisbet’s first grade door portrayed Fidgety Fish by Ruth Galloway.

Mr. Washburn helps serve Green Eggs and Ham in spirit of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!

Woodland Elementary 3rd graders and kindergartners love to buddy read with each other. Reading with grade buddies and many other fun activities and challenges take place during our March is Reading Month celebration.

Our reading month activities include books and activities focused on Oceans, Fish and Pirates…AHOY!! Classes kicked off reading month by decorating their classroom doors highlighting favorite books about oceans, fish and pirates.

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You Don’t Have To Be An Athlete To Get Athlete’s Foot!

Athlete’s Foot is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus called Tinea Pedis. This fungus is a plant-like microorganism that is very small. You can’t even see it with your eyes and anyone can get it.

Your feet have a lot of old skin cells and this fungus eats it!

Athlete’s Foot got it’s name because athletes often get it. It grows in warm, damp surfaces like public showers, locker rooms and pools. Walking barefoot on these surfaces can cause your feet to pick up the fungus. But just walking on these surfaces is not enough to cause the infection. The fungus likes it wet! It is important to dry your feet properly after swimming, showering or bathing. Don’t wear tight shoes when your feet are sweaty and do not wear the same pair of shoes or socks day after day.

How do you know if you have it? You might have a rash that burns and itches. You may have bumps on your feet and they may be cracked, blistered or peeling most often between your toes.

The skin between your toes may look cheesy and have an unpleasant odor. On the soles of your feet there can be redness and scaling. It can even spread to your toenails!

A doctor that specializes in feet or skin such as a podiatrist or dermatologist can look at your feet and figure out if you have it.

The doctor may swab off a skin sample on your foot to test for the fungus or bacteria. It won’t hurt - you have lots of layers of skin on your feet.

For mild cases, treatment is simple. The doctor may have you apply a powder or cream that contains medicine that kills the fungus and your feet will

be better in a few days. Sometimes it takes longer for it to go away.

Keep your feet dry and take your shoes off as much as you can because the fungus can’t grow in dry air. If it still doesn’t go away, the doctor may have to prescribe a stronger medicine. Something you swallow.

If you get Athlete’s Foot, don’t put off telling your parents and going to the doctor because untreated, it will keep spreading and become harder to get rid of.

Some ways to help prevent Athlete’s Foot: • Dry your feet thoroughly - especially between your toes.

• Avoid wearing synthetic shoes or shoes that are too tight that don’t let your feet “breathe.”

• Wear sandals or flip flops around pool areas, public showers and gyms to stay away from the fungus.

• Wear cotton socks or socks that soak up wetness.

• Change your socks each day.

• Ask your parents to purchase anti-fungal powder to put in your shoes.

• Spray your shoes with disinfectant and set them in the sun to dry to help kill the germs.

• Don’t share towels or shoes.

• Keep home bathroom surfaces clean - especially showers and tubs.

Dr. St. Jacques is now taking new patients and accepting most insurances.

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What Is Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis is a Greek word that means transformation or change in shape. Metamorphosis is the series of developmental stages insects go through to become adults. Butterflies and moths have four stages of life: the egg, the larva (the caterpillar stage), the pupa (the chrysalis phase) and the adult. They undergo a complete metamorphosis.

The first stage of the life cycle is the egg.

The small butterfly eggs are laid on plants by the adult female butterfly. They are usually laid on the underside of leaves that are edible by butterflies. These plants become the food for the hatching caterpillars. They can be laid in the spring, summer or fall depending on the species of the butterfly. They lay a lot of eggs at once so that at least some of them will survive. Many types of insects, animals and birds eat the butterfly eggs. The eggs have a hard outer shell that protects the larva inside. Inside the egg it is lined with wax. This will keep the egg from drying out. The caterpillar emerges from the egg in approximately five days.

The second stage is the larva or caterpillar.

Larve have three body parts - the head, thorax and abdomen. Caterpillars have six eyes - but it still cannot see very well. The antennae helps to guide the larva. They breathe through holes in the side of their bodies. The job of the caterpillar is to eat. The caterpillar has to eat as much food as it possibly can. The caterpillar begins by eating it’s own egg shell and then eats leaves. The caterpillar will grow several times it’s original size to around two inches. An example is the Monarch butterfly egg is about the size of a pinhead and the caterpillar that hatches from this egg is not much larger. So, two inches is a whole lot of growth! Food that is ate at this time is stored and used later as an adult. As they grow, they molt. Molt means that they shed their skin 5 to 6 times over several weeks and then it begins to look for a place to start the next stage of becoming a butterfly.

Eggs

Larvae (Caterpillar)

Adult Butterfly

Adult Emerges

Pupa (Chrysalis)

The third stage is the pupa or chrysalis.

When the caterpillar is full grown and stops eating, it becomes a pupa or chrysalis. Depending on the type of butterfly, the pupa may be suspended under a tree branch, hidden in leaves or buried underground. This stage lasts a few weeks, a month or even two years depending on the butterfly species. The outside of the chrysalis looks like a hard sac but the inside is a soft cocoon. Outside, it looks like nothing is going on but on the inside changes are happening. Special cells that were in the larva are now growing rapidly. These cells will become the legs, wings, eyes and other parts of the adult butterfly.

The fourth stage begins as the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.

The adult butterfly has three body parts - the head, the thorax and abdomen. It has six long legs. It curls up the front ones so sometimes it looks like they only have four! They have two sets of wings that are called hindwings and forewings. They eat nectar from flowers or minerals from shallow water by sucking with their long straw-like tongue - although some butterflies do not eat at all! They fly using their large colorful wings. The only thing they can’t do is grow at this stage. The main goal for the adult butterfly is to find a mate and lay eggs. Most butterflies only have a lifespan of two weeks though some species hibernate during the winter and live several months!

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100 days in school, Kindergarteners counting 100 coins. From left: Berkeley Andrews, Cole Gonzalez, Ben Carl, Jack Webb, Sophie Haywood, Caleb Kramer, Anna Ferguson, Jordan Price.

Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Graders having fun in the snow.

On February 13, 2015 Star Elementary school celebrated their 100th day of school. They did so by having a parade put on by all of the Kindergarten students.

They made 100th day of school shirts and went around all the classrooms showing off their hard work. It was a fun time had by all students and the Kindergarteners did an awesome job!!

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Kindergarteners send letters to Servicemen and Veterans, receive hats in appreciation.

Pictured are: Jack Webb, Cole Gonzalez, Jordan Price

5th Grade Class Climbing snow piles.

Back row: Jennifer Logan, Trevor Hummer, Payton Miller, Drew Gleeson, Andre Perez, Front row; Ella McFadden, Abby Jacobs, Lindsey Herron

There may have been no school on February 20, 2015 because it was too cold outside but by the time 6 pm came it was warm enough for Star School to hold its annual Winter Carnival. Student, parents, siblings, and families descended upon Star School for several hours of fun, food, and just hanging out. Everyone was able to play games, compete in races, get their face painted, and eat pizza while drinking pop. The PTO of Star School also put on a silent auction of donated items and projects done by classes lead by Mrs. Tonkin. Overall, the night was a huge success and everyone had a great time!!!

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Find The 12 Differences InThese Pictures!

Help The Leprecauhn Find His Gold!

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Students in third through sixth grades at Barry County Christian School have been busy learning about heart healthy activities. They started a nutritional snack challenge, trying to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables during the morning break. On February 19, the fifth and sixth graders celebrated the Chinese New Year with healthy Asian foods; even learning to eat with chopsticks. After studying how different activities burn different amounts of calories, students enjoyed a trip to the Hastings CERC pool for swimming, ping pong, foosball, and air hockey. Back at school, they finished the unit with a Cardio Fitness Circuit for the Mileage Club monthly activity with kindergartens through sixth graders enjoying jumping jacks, push-ups, and other partner activates that got their hearts pumping.

Science and Social Studies can be so much fun!

These students from Amy Oster and Marianne Seidl’s 4th grades enjoy a reading the Social Studies Weekly newspapers. The subscriptions was purchased with a Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation grant. L-R: Caleb Waller, Ethan Kendall, and Addison Mays. Thanks, HEEF, for supporting our learning!

Central School recently held a very successful carnival at the middle school gym. Lots of families came to play games, eat snacks, and enjoy carnival fun on a cold winter evening.

Thanks to our P.T.O. for sponsoring this wonderful activity!

Do Skittles dissolve faster in warm water or cold water? That was the question Central’s 4th grades were answering using the steps of the Scientific Method. The answer? Warm water!

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Chester A. Arthur 21st President of the United States (1881-1885) Chester Alan Arthur was the oldest son of an Irish born Baptist minister and schoolteacher. He was born October 5, 1829 in Fairfield, Vermont. He was named after the doctor who delivered him - Chester Abell. His middle name came from his paternal grandfather. In 1844, he was admitted to Union College at the age of 15 as a sophomore. After graduating from college at 18, he taught school, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in New York City.

He gained a reputation as a supporter of civil rights for blacks and in 1855, won a case guaranteeing the rights of blacks to ride streetcars in New York City. He successfully represented Lizzie Jennings who was forcibly removed from a streetcar because of her skin color. The day after a jury awarded Jennings $225 in damages (which was a lot of money then), the Third Avenue Railway Company had its streetcars desegregated.

In 1856, he formed his own law firm in the Wall Street district. He became an active member of the Republican Party. In 1859, he married Ellen Lewis Herndon, who belonged to a very prominent social group. They had three children. His first son died suddenly when he was only three. His wife died of pneumonia the year before he became president. Arthur honored her by having flowers placed in front of her portrait at the White House every single day.

In 1860, he campaigned for Abraham Lincoln for president and for Edwin Morgan as Governor of New York. When Morgan won, he was appointed Engineer in Chief of his military staff. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, he took over the duties of Quartermaster General in New York City. This involved supplying barracks, food, uniforms and equipment to troops who passed through the city. After, he became involved with U.S. Senator Roscoe Conkling and his political machine. In 1871, President Grant appointed him Collector of the Port of New York. In 1878, he was ousted from this job by President Hayes.

In 1880, he was unexpectedly nominated as Vice President and Garfield as President. The Republican Party was then in turmoil.

During this time, Arthur was firmly on the side of Conkling in his struggles against President Garfield. On July 2, 1881, President

Garfield was shot and died eleven weeks later.

Arthur took the oath of office on September 20th at this home in New York City. He never had a vice president during his term as President.

Many American’s regarded him as Conkling’s puppet, but he was to prove himself to not be a part of the “political machine.”

His inaugural address reassured the people. He was strong in support of civil service reform and signed the first civil service law called the Pendleton Act. This act set up the civil service commission to conduct examinations for potential government positions and protected employees against removal for political reasons.

He was called the Father of the American Navy. President Arthur took an interest in modernizing the expanding it. In 1882, Congress approved money for the nation’s first all steel vessels. This step made the United States a major force in naval power.

President Arthur suffered from an incurable kidney disease called “Bright’s” disease. He managed to keep it secret. He was hoping to be nominated for a second term but it didn’t happen. So, he returned to his law practice in New York City. He died in 1886.

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Left to Right: Isaiah Kellogg, Claire Wesolowski, Samuel Champion-Paling, Paige Davis, Joleen Krul, Teagan Hamlin.

This group of students performed in the Odyssey of the Mind Competion that was held in Grandville, MI. They were one of the Wacky Weather teams. These students are Kindergarten through second grade. Their program is geared for fun and gettin g them ready for the next level of competition that starts in Third grade.

Delton Kellogg has 3 teams that are advancing to the state level that is being held at Thornapple Kellogg on March 21, 2015.

Hello! My name is Dawn Coltson, I am the new social worker for Central and Southeastern Elementary. I am so excited to be here and have really been enjoying getting to know your children and the staff! It has also been great seeing many of the students and families I have worked with in the past through Head Start, Barry ISD and Barry County Mental Health.

While in the buildings I will be providing a variety of social and emotional support to our elementary Dawn Coltson students and their families. I will be connecting with students who may struggle with anxiety and/or depression, divorce/family change, friendship concerns, death/illnesses of loved ones and academic or behavioral concerns.

I will also provide support to the students and teachers by meeting with students one on one, in small groups, providing whole class lessons, helping link and/or coordinate with students and families with outside resources, consulting with teachers and educational support staff, providing behavior support, and being an available touch-point for students and families.

Please feel free to contact me at 269.945.6136 or dcoltson@hassk12.org.

I would love to hear from you!

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Parent and daughter working on a Bingo Game in Ms. Bolo's 3rd grade classroom

Valentine’s Day Party!

Valentine Bingo in Mrs. Auten's 2nd grade class.

Danny Shay in Mrs. Kietzman's class.

Coletin Wright with his bag of goodies from his party!

Another parent and son combo working on a game in their 3rd grade classroom.

Rylee and Isla "writing" their sight words in shaving cream! What fun!

James Livingston frosting a yummy cookie!

Alex Miller writing his words in shaving cream in Mrs. Mosley's kindergarten classroom.

Container Gardening • Grow your food in a small area.

• Learn how to create interesting curb appeal.

• Decorate for the seasons.

Classes Taught by Master Gardener & 4-H Volunteer Maribeth Secord in Partnership with Creekside Growers

Barry County 4-H Call (269) 945-1388

Class Dates: 3/14 2-3:30 pm at the old Hastings Library; 3/30 6 –7 pm at Creekside Growers; 4/11 2—3pm at the old Hastings Library; 4/27 6—7 pm at Creekside Growers; 5/9 2—3 pm at the old Hastings Library; 5/30 2—3 pm at the Fair Grounds

To register call the MSU Extension Office at 269 945-1388 Projects can be entered in the Barry County Fair and displayed in the

Children’s Garden site during fair week.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

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SPOTLIGHT ON THIRD GRADE

Northeastern 3rd graders work on problem solving and teamwork to answer questions in groups.

Third graders look at different types of earth materials and classify them based on what they see and feel.

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Northeastern Third Graders visited DeGraaf Nature Center to learn about the lifestyles of Woodland Native Americans.They learned about their tools, how stories helped children learn about the world around them, and made necklaces similar to those made by Native Americans.

Third graders are learning all about force and motion. We used rubber bands to push cars forward and compared how far they went when they were heavy or light. They also used basketballs to model different kinds of directional words.

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Having Fun With Secret Code Riddles!

To solve the riddles, finish each addition or subtraction problem and write the letter from the code boxes that correspond to your answer. Write that answer in the area provided to solve the riddle.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M 28 8 22 2 38 6 18 32 40 12 26 16 48 N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 14 50 30 44 4 34 42 24 10 46 36 52 20 1.

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If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?

26 13 24 8 +14 + 1 +14 +6

What falls often in the winter but never gets hurt?

30 + 4

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21 - 7

26 +24

24 - 10

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24 - 2

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63 - 13

What is it that we often return and never borrow?

50 - 8

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What speaks every language?

35 - 7

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50 - 22

50 - 36

50 - 24

50 - 16

What can pass before the sun without making a shadow?

23 17 23 7 20 26 +23 +15 +20 + 7 +16 +15

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What is that which has never been felt, seen, nor heard, never existed and still has a name?

9 30 20 15 5 20 9 +9 +10 +30 +27 +9 +12 +5

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Cheery-O Bubble Art Winter is a wonderful time. It is so fun to play in the snow, go ice skating, make snowmen and drink hot chocolate. But sometimes, the weather is too cold to play outside. Next time you find yourself looking for something to do inside, try creating some art! Creating pictures with bright colors can make a dreary, cold day a little more cheerful. Try making bubble art to have some fun.

Materials that you will need: • CD that isn’t used anymore.

• Black marker, crayon or pen • Crayons, colored pencils, colored markers • Drawing paper or any paper you have.

Cheery-O Bubbles!

Trace around the outside of a CD to make a circle.

Move the CD and trace again.

Make sure not to draw through your first circle.

Using the small center circle of the CD, make smaller circles.

Make smaller circles on top of the larger circles you have drawn. Add small circles in the empty spaces too!

Directions: 1. Place a CD in the middle of your paper.

2. Trace around the outside of the CD to make a circle.

3. Move the CD slightly off the CD you have just drawn.

4. Trace around the CD for the second time making sure to not draw through your first circle.

5. Repeat this as many times as you like. To make your drawing interesting, make sure some of your circles go off the edges of your paper.

6. Using the small center circle of the CD, make smaller circles on top of the larger circles you have drawn. Add small circles in the empty spaces also.

7. Using bright cheerful colors, color your bubbles!

Contributed by Black & White Bubbles!

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St. Patrick’s Day Myths & Legends The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in the United States!

It occurred in Boston in 1762. As the years went by, it has become a way for Irish immigrants to remember their roots. Today New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the longest running civilian parade in the world. St. Patrick’s Day is not a National Holiday in the United States, but many celebrate by wearing green and having festivals.

The Irish culture has a tradition of myths and legends! Many of these were passed down from generation to generation with stories. Let’s read about a few of them.

Who was St. Patrick? Much of his life is surrounded by legend.

There are some agreed on facts. Historians agree that he was born in Scotland or Wales around 370 A.D. and his birth name was Maewyn Succat.

His parents were Romans living in Britain. He was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland. There he worked as a shepherd. He began to have religious visions and dreams. One told him to get on a ship and escape from Ireland. He did just that. He went to France and joined a monastery and studied for the priesthood. At this time, he changed his name to Patrick.

He returned as a bishop to Ireland in 432 A.D. He traveled throughout Ireland, built churches and schools besides spreading his religion.

He set up his headquarters in present day Northern Ireland and by the time of his death on March 17, Ireland was almost entirely Christian. St. Patrick is Ireland’s Patron Saint.

One of the best known myths that surrounds St. Patrick - and one of the most inaccurate, is that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland into the Irish Sea where they drowned. Well, snakes are NOT native to Ireland. Ireland emerged from the Ice Age snake free. So that didn’t happen!

The original Irish name for these figures of folklore is lobaircin, meaning small-bodied fellow. In Irish mythology, a leprechaun is a type of male fairy said to inhabit the island of Ireland. Leprechauns usually take the form of old men who enjoy partaking in mischief.

Their trade is that of a cobbler or shoemaker. They are said to be very rich, having many treasure crocks buried during war-time. According to legend, if anyone keeps an eye fixed upon one, he cannot escape, but the moment the gaze is withdrawn, he vanishes!

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Interesting Places To See In Michigan!

Fisher Building The Fisher Building is one of the most recognizable elements of the Detroit skyline, because it is the tallest building in the New Center neighborhood. Built in 1928 of granite and marble, it stands 441 feet tall. It features an ornate art deco facade, frescoes and mosaics in the grand interior rotunda and arcade, plus intricate bronze detailing throughout. The tower is nicknamed the Golden Tower because its roof was once covered in gold leaf, but it was covered up during World War II, and the golden color is now attained through it’s lighting. The Fisher Building, a National Historic Landmark, houses the Fisher Theatre along with dozens of other businesses and is open to the public.

University Of Michigan Stadium Michigan Stadium is home to the University of Michigan Wolverines football team in Ann Arbor. It's the largest stadium of any kind in the United States, and has the ability to hold 109,901 spectators. The “Big House”, as it's known, was built in 1927 and is surprisingly modest-looking from the outside as most of the seating is below ground level. The stadium is not open to the general public for drop-in visits, but guided tours can be arranged for groups in advance.

Michigan State University’s Sparty In East Lansing, it's a toss-up whether Michigan State University's greatest landmark is Beaumont Tower or the statue known as Sparty. Beaumont, a lovely brick carillon tower in the center of campus is the official symbol, but Sparty may receive more affection. Officially known as "The Spartan," Sparty is a bronze replica of a nearly 10-foot-tall terra cotta statue that is now housed at Spartan Stadium. The sculpture combines classical Greek features with more modern and depicts a proud warrior standing watchfully over the campus from his outdoor pedestal.

Frankenmuth Home to the largest Christmas store in the world, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, Frankenmuth is a quaint town that has been around for more than a century and a half. Its name is German, and likewise, most of the town's original residents were German. There is still a large population of German people in Frankenmuth, and because of this, the town has been termed "Michigan's Little Bavaria."

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Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids covers 132 acres total and was named a must-see museum by Patricia Schultz, author of "1000 Places to See Before You Die." At its center is the 30-acre sculpture garden, featuring dozens of works by world-class artists. The signature piece may be Nina Akamu's giant bronze "The American Horse," modeled after Da Vinci’s.

Tahquamenon Falls The Tahquamenon Falls are located near Whitefish Bay on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The falls were first made famous by the poet Longfellow, who mentions them in his epic poem "The Song of Hiawatha." Locally, they are less poetically known as the "Root Beer Falls" because of their tannic brown water and copious foam. In addition to their natural beauty, the upper falls holds the honor of being the second tallest falls east of the Mississippi, behind Niagara. The falls are located in the midst of a state park; there is a paved roadway, picnic tables and a restaurant at the top of the upper falls, as well as miles of hiking paths nearby.

Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island State Park, consists of historical landmarks, hiking, and biking trails. In all, there are only about 500 permanent residents on Mackinac Island, some even living on the state park.

However, thousands more will set up temporary residence as seasonal employees at hotels, restaurants, and gift shops.

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Cookin’ Fun Irish Soda Bread 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or plain yogurt 3/4 cup raisins 2 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix eggs and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients. Add the raisins and mix up. Pour dough onto lightly floured cutting board and knead 10 times. Shape into a round loaf, adding flour if necessary. Place in a lightly greased pan. Bake for one hour or until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Leprechaun’s Shake

Magic Cupcakes

1 cup milk 2 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2-3 drops of green food coloring Optional - whipped cream and sprinkles

1 - 18.25 ounce box of chocolate cake mix 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg Dash of salt 1 - 6 ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Pour all these ingredients into a blender and whip until smooth and green!

First, mix the cake mix according to the directions on the box.

Place paper baking cups in muffin pans and fill 2/3 full of cake mix.

Set aside. Mix the cream cheese with the sugar - beat in the egg and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop one rounded teaspoonful of cheese mixture into each cupcake. Bake according to the cake package directions. Last, frost with your favorite icing.

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The Barry County Bar Association is very excited about the Kids World News publication.

Our membership thought it would be fun to submit a short statement each month related to children and the law.

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