Kids World News, Allegan County, July 2016

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Happy Summer Reading!

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball

Curious George at the Baseball Game

by David A. Adler

by H.A. Rey

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

Play ball! 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

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

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

Best of the Best

Be Glad Your Nose Is on Your Face And Other Poems

by Tim Greene

Some of the Best of Jack Prelutsky

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

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

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The Mackinac Bridge Many of us have crossed the Mackinac Bridge, but do you know the history behind it? The Mackinac is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac which is where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet. It connects the Upper Peninsula at St. Ignace to the Lower Peninsula at Mackinac City. It also has the nicknames of “Big Mac” and “Mighty Mac”. It is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere.

The Native Americans called the Straits and surrounding area Michilimackinac - that means “great road of departure”. They moved around the straits rather than crossing them. When the Europeans settled in the area, the straits were used for trade and commerce.

Before the bridge, the only way to cross was by ferry. There used to be nine ferries that could carry as many as 9,000 vehicles per day across. There were also some problems with them too. There were many traffic backups and during the winter months the water would often freeze across the entire area, plus the ferries were expensive to run.

The bridge was envisioned in the 1880s. It went through many decades of struggles to begin construction. At a meeting on July 1, 1888, one of the Board of Directors of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, named Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, made mention that “We need a bridge across the Straits.” A Citizen’s Committee was established to obtain legislation to create a bridge authority many years after. When financing was finally obtained and blue prints approved, the bridge project officially began on May 7 and 8, 1954.

The project employed as many as 3500 men at the bridge site.

When it was completed 3 years later, the five mile long bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The designer was Dr. David B. Steinman.

The Mackinac Bridge was open to traffic according to schedule on November 1, 1957.

G. Mennen Williams was governor of Michigan during the construction of the Mackinac Bridge. He began the tradition where the

governor leads the Mackinac Bridge Walk across it every Labor Day.

Mackinac Bridge Facts • Total length of bridge - 5 miles - 26,372 feet!

• Total weight of bridge - 1,024,500 tons • Length of suspension bridge (including anchorages) - 8,614 feet • Length of main span (between main towers) - 3,800 feet • Height of main towers above water - 552 feet • Maximum depth of water at midspan - 295 feet • Underclearance at midspan for ships - 155 feet • Total length of wire in main cables - 42,000 miles • Maximum tension in each cable - 16,000 tons • Weight of cables - 11,840 tons • Diameter of main cables - 24 1/2 inches • Total concrete in bridge - 466,300 cubic yards • Total weight of concrete - 931,000 tons • Total number of steel rivets - 4,851,700 • Total number of steel bolts - 1,016,600 • Total number of engineers - 350

Did You Know?

Painting of the bridge takes seven years. When the painting of the bridge is complete, it begins again!

Other Michigan Fun Facts...

The name Michigan is derived from the Ojibwa Indian words Mishi-gama (meaning "large lake") Michigan has more fresh water coastline than any province of any country in the world (3,126 miles) No point in Michigan is farther than six miles from a body of water (lake or river) Michigan has about 150 lighthouses, more than any other state in the United States.

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Thank You Community Shoppers Guide!

Undertaking this Kids World News Publication this past year has been a very positive and encouraging experience for us. As your local shoppers paper since 1945, we have taken pride in bringing together businesses, schools and community members. We hope to provide even more local and school news in our weekly paper. Kids' World is another step in that direction for us.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Marty Bennett, Publisher of the Commuity Shoppers Guide

If you haven't checked Kids' World News out, we encourage you to do so! Area schools have a chance to put current information and pictures in every month. Look for your student and other neighborhood kids each month! There are also many fun activities kids can do at school, at home, or just on their own. During the school year the publication is distributed to the schools free of charge. Then during the summer, look at your local libraries.

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Thank You Midwest Motors!

Midwest Motors, located at 1208 M-89, Plainwell (269)685-9197, has served Plainwell/Otsego and the surrounding areas since 1981. They strive to be known for their customer satisfaction and are committed to treating people right. Midwest is a full service dealership that can help you with everything from your general everyday maintenance on your current vehicle to complete engine overhaul. If you are looking for a dealership to call home check out Midwest Motors in Plainwell “You will be glad you did.” Visit their website at midwestmotorsonline.com.

Midwest Motors has been a proud Kids' World sponsor since December 2014. Kids' World is an excellent publication that encourages kids and families to spend time together and work on reading skills.

Since there are many activities and fun facts, kids are excited to check it out. A well-educated child makes a great citizen and community supporter. They couldn't pass up that chance.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Don Miller, Bob Snyder, Drew Snyder, Fred Ward, Dan Gray, Carl Brooks

Thank You Midway Chevrolet!

Midway Chevrolet is located at 381 12th Street, Plainwell, only 20 minutes from Allegan and Kalamazoo (269)685-6871. Midway has been in business for thirty one years, providing our community with quality new and used Chevrolet cars and trucks. Check out www.midwayplainwell.com to see their inventory. Midway Chevrolet also offers great deals on service and financing and has a parts and accessories store for their Kalamazoo and Allegan customers.

Midway has generously supported Kids' World News since December 2014. It was the perfect chance for them to "invest in our community's growth for years to come." The dealership encourages everyone to buy local, invest local and support local since that is the key to a strong community. When we invest time and value, especially at the younger ages, we can make a difference for years to come.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Bryan Belden, General Manager

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Thank You Compass Wellness Center!

Compass Wellness Center has been part of the Otsego/Plainwell area for six years. They are located at 115 W. Allegan St., downtown Otsego (269)692-2100. Compass specializes in providing outpatient psychological treatment to address the mental health concerns of children, adolescents, adults and families. They firmly believe that all people, regardless of insurance, deserve the highest quality of service. Check them out at www.compass-wellness.org.

Compass Wellness Center began sponsoring Kids' World in December of 2014. They know it's important to focus on the education and care of our youth and literacy is a huge part of that. How better to affect our children's future, than to get them excited about learning and growing in their understanding of the world they live in!

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Amber Burnett ~ PsyD., BCBA

Thank You B&C Trophy!

B&C Trophy is a locally-owned embroidery, screen printing and engraving business located at 544 E. Morrell, Otsego. You can find all sorts of t-shirts, jackets, trophies, duffle bags and more. Also, B&C boasts many unique Michigan themed clothing. They have been in business for 33 years and can be reached at (269)694-4261.

Important to owners Sherry and Tera is small town service, working together and promoting a sense of community. They began to sponsor Kids' World as soon as the opportunity came up in 2014. It is an important and worthwhile publication that encourages kids to learn. And, obviously, with all their school apparel, supporting local schools and communities is already a top priority.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Tera Kinnane and Sherry Schumaker

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Thank You Plainwell Auto Supply!

Plainwell Auto Supply is located at 155 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5817. They are a NAPA store (napaonline.com) that has been in business for over 30 years, always focused on helping people have a positive customer experience.

Plainwell Auto Supply has monthly specials on a variety of parts for vehicles, farm equipment, heavy duty machinery, marine, lawn and garden and more.

"It's not just about selling parts. It's about helping people," owner David Steffen states. Each person and situation is unique and deserves individual attention. Kids' World News is a perfect chance to encourage education and help us all be proud of our community. Plainwell Auto opted to get involved with Kids' World in December of 2014.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is David Steffen of Plainwell Auto Supply

Thank You Chuck Kinnane of Berkshire Hathaway Chuck Kinnane has been a realtor for 18 years. When you need real estate help, Chuck will be there, from your very first meeting to the final closing, He will provide you with best-in-class service to help you buy or sell a home. Equipped with the finest tools and technology, Chuck will guide you through the real estate transaction, every step of the way. Give him a call at (269)685-3686 to discuss your real estate needs.

Chuck began to get involved with Kids' World News February of 2015. He enjoys finding opportunities to give back to our community, not expecting a return. Kids' World gives kids interesting information and fun activities to do and strengthens the communicative bridge between parents and their children.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Chuck Kinnane, Realtor

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