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This Month’s Training Theme is: This is a very good one. Focus and self control are important for both children and teens (and adults too!). But there is a lot more to focus than meets the eye! “Sensei Says” for the month: While recently training with my Sensei at an event in Canada, he talked about people getting “bored”. He said the reason people get bored of karate or anything hard or tedious is they stop focusing on what they are doing. They daydream or think ahead, or even about things that happened before class. They have done it hundreds of times and now just go through the motions, trying to get through it as quickly as possible. He said that in order to get good at anything significant you cannot let yourself get “bored”. That is right, you cannot let yourself get bored! How? Just simply learn to focus intensely on what you are doing right now. It is that simple but it is hard to do. As a matter of fact this one habit or skill is something that separates those that are highly successful from those that struggle in school, home and life. The earlier your child learns this the better. Here is the key: boredom or focus is a choice! Just like attitude and effort is a choice! Then your choices become your HABITS! Here are some parenting tips many of our parents use in the area of focus: 1. What does your child focus on? - The first step we try to teach parents is “awareness”, just noticing what your child does and thinks about. So start here by watching and listening to your child using these questions: a. What does my child spend most of their time doing? - Especially now that it is summer, just notice what your child spends most
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c. Can they stay focused or do things that are hard or boring? Observe your child closely when they are doing something hard or tedious. How are they about reading or doing homework? How are they about doing chores? Try to get them to regularly do lots of hard boring things! 2. Finally, notice their “state” and their “emotions”. I don’t have enough room to go into this last one. But to whet your appetite, this is really the secret to becoming highly successful. The ability to take control of your state and your emotions. I will write about this next time, but for now just notice how you and your kids get up in the morning. Just notice the mood, energy state you all start your day in. Until next time!
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Republic ofCôte d'Ivoire
Known As The Ivory Coast • Côte d'Ivoire is the official name, but the country is also known as the Ivory Coast. It is in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea, is a little larger than New Mexico. The country consists of a coastal strip in the south, dense forests in the interior, and savannas in the north. • The capital is Yamoussoukro. • Côte d'Ivoire was originally divided into several states and kingdoms before becoming a colony of France in 1893. It gained independence on August 7, 1960. • The population is about 22 million people! • The currency is the West African CFA Franc. • Weather in Côte d'Ivoire is very warm, and there are two rainy seasons and a dry season. The majority of rain falls between May and July. • The most popular sport is football (soccer). The national team has played and qualified for several World Cups. Rugby and basketball are also popular. • Most people in Côte d'Ivoire practice Islam, but Christianity and other religions are also practiced. • The official language is French. There are many native languages spoken including Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin and Cebaara Senufo. • The government is a republic, and the president has a lot of executive power. • The largest city is the port city of Abidjan. It has the largest population of almost 5 million people! • Deforestation is becoming a problem in Côte d'Ivoire. A lot of the forest is threatened by the construction of farms. • The Ivory Coast is among the world’s largest producers of cocoa, coffee beans and palm oil. Agriculture is a major industry there. Kids’ World News
• Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (at right) in Ivory Coast's capital Yamoussoukro is the largest church building in the world. • Popular foods in Côte d'Ivoire include aloko (a banana fried in palm oil) and Mafé which is meat in a peanut sauce. Chicken is commonly used, and various stews are a staple. • Ivorian music mixes European and African styles, and is a major part of their culture. Storytellers are often accompanied by music and dancing is also popular. • The country exports rice, wheat, plastic materials, resins, agricultural chemicals and oil and gas equipment. The major imports include cocoa and cocoa products, coffee, rubber and petroleum.
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1 (8 oz.) can refrigerated quick crescent dinner rolls 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen cut broccoli, cooked & drained 4 eggs, beaten 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 (5 oz.) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked or 1 c. chopped cooked chicken or turkey 1 tablespoon instant minced onion or 1/4 cup chopped onion Paprika
Pastry for a 2 crust pie 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon thyme 1/2 cup chicken broth or cubes 1/2 cup light cream 2 cups cubed chicken or turkey 1 can of peas (or frozen) 1 can carrots drained (or fresh diced) 1 can of whole onions (frozen or cooked fresh)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan, press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. Sprinkle with cheese over crust, arrange the broccoli over the cheese. In small bowl, combine eggs, soup, mayonnaise and mustard. Then stir in the chicken and onion. Pour over the broccoli and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 26 to 31 minutes or until filling is set. Cut into squares to serve.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pastry for a 9 inch pie. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in the flour, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook over low heat. Stir in until mixture is creamy and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken broth and cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and vegetables. Pour into a pastry pan lined with a crust. Cover with pastry or do lattice strips. Trim edges, seal and flute. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
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Waldorf Chicken Salad 2 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded or cubed 2 cups red and/or green apples, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery 1/3 cup dried tart cherries 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans or peanuts 1/3 cup mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing 1/3 cup dairy sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey Combine chicken, apples, celery, cherries, and nuts in medium bowl. For dressing, stir together the mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, rosemary, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl. Stir dressing into chicken mixture just until evenly coated. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 24 hours.
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Honey Bees! People farm with bees for many reasons. Bees are beneficial insects because they produce honey, beeswax, and pollinate crops. Anyone can keep bees but there are also problems that go with it. They have the ability to sting! The farmer needs a suitable location, proper equipment and to find out where to get their bees from a supplier. They also need to learn as much as possible about bees from expert beekeepers and books before they get started. Let’s talk about bees. They are four-winged, flower feeding insects. They have body hairs and enlarged hind feet. Most bees have a stinger! Honeybees and bumble bees are the most common. Bumblebees are larger and stronger than honeybees. Honeybees are very popular and have been adopted by at least sixteen states as their state insect. There are actually 10,000 to 20,000 species of bees! Honeybees are social bees and live in colonies. They are small insects. A small colony or hive contains about 20,000 bees. They hive is made up of one queen, hundreds of drones and thousands of worker bees. The queen bee creates all the babies for the hive. The drones are male bees without stingers and the worker bees are all females that can’t have babies. The hive ismade up of cells made of wax. This is where the queen bee lays her eggs. She can lay 1500 eggs in a single day. When they hatch, they are fed by the worker bees. The worker bees also clean the hive and COLOR they build comb cells. ME! It is in the comb cells
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Capybara The capybara is a large rodent that is native to South America! It is the largest rodent; about two feet tall, 4 feet in length and one hundred pounds! They resemble a guinea pig (who they are related to!) and have smooth brown fur. Capybaras inhabit savannas and forests near large bodies of water in large groups of 10 to 20 individuals. They love to swim! The capybara is a semi-aquatic (lives on both water and land) mammal. A constant source of water is important to capybaras, who retreat into murky waters to escape from predators like jaguars, anacondas, caimans, pumas, ocelots, and harpy eagles. Capybaras are herbivores, which means they eat plants. A typical diet is made up of different types of grass. They are very picky eaters and will only eat the species of grass that they like! They chew back and forth, not side to side like other rodents, and like a cow, their teeth are always growing! A capybara can eat 6 to 8 pounds of grass a day. Unfortunately, capybaras are prey in the wild. While they can live up to 12 years in captivity, their lifespan in their natural habitat is
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Kids World Day held at Waldenwoods Resort Center on June 27
A cool, rainy day greeted Kids World Day at Waldenwoods Family Recreation Resort in Hartland on Saturday, June 27, but that did not stop the kids and parents who attended the event from having lots of fun. The activities started with a Storytime, including a modern version of Goldilocks & the Three (Chicago) Bears at Waldenwoods. Simon Sez was next, followed by contests in bubblegum blowing, hula hoops, a football toss, a bean bag toss, and kicking the soccer ball. A mid-afternoon Scavenger Hunt was also enjoyed by the kids. These two six-year-olds competed Cash prizes, free Kids World News tee- in several events. They are Mattison, shirts, and giant lollipops were given out left, and Matthew. to the winners, although nearly every kid from 12 years and under who participated received a prize during the afternoon. Even the parents got a lollipop. The day ended with the drawing of four free bikes--two girls and two boys—that were donated by State Senator Joe Hune, State Representative Hank Vaupel, Livingston County Clerk Margaret Dunleavy, and Livingston County Treasurer Jennifer Nash. Also given away during the ticket drawing were $5 off tokens from Oh My Lolli and free lessons from PKSA Karate, both located in Brighton, and $20 from Steve & Dawn Horton, local publishers of Kids World News-Livingston Edition and the Fowlerville News & Views.
Winning the Bubbegum Blowing Contest in their age class were, from left, Zakkery Higgins and Phoenix Smith.
Winning the Hula Hoop Contest were, from left, MaKenzie Cox, Trenton Johnson, Alexis Saxon, Audrey Johnson, Allie Johnson, and Trey Johnson. The four Johnson kids are from Pinckney.
Winners of the Bike Drawing were from left, Sara Saxon of Brighton, who won the bike donated by State Senator Joe Hune; Zach Karr of Hartland, who won the bike donated by Livingston County Treasurer Jennifer Nash, Jase Grundy of Linden, who won the bike donated by Livingston County Clerk Margaret Dunleavy; and Audrey Johnson of Pinckney, who won the bike donated by State Representative Hank Vaupel.
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Winners of the Sack Race were, from left, Allie Johnson, MaKenzie Cox, Trey Johnson, and Alexis Saxon.
Winning the Football Toss in their respective age groups were, from left, Gage Smith of Howell, Spencer Saxon of Hartland, and Zackkery Higgins of Howell.
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I Want To Be A Marine Biologist! What is a marine biologist? What do they do as part of their job? Read our job description facts and information to find out the answers to these questions and more while learning all about marine biology careers. • Marine biologists study things that live in oceans. • Marine biology includes everything from small organisms such as plankton right through the very large such as whales. • Subjects important to marine biology include biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics. • Marine biologists are usually curious and have a love of the outdoors, espe-
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Students Participate in Field Day
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Translation: Welcome to our French Market Day! Open Air Markets are where stores set up tables in a public square in order to sell their goods to the general public. Just like the open air markets that are held in France every week and in many countries around the world, the 5th - 8th grade students held a Market Day for their end-of-theyear project for French class on Wednesday, May 20th. The students were broken up into small groups and each group represented a different type of store (boulangerie - bakery, pâtisserie - pastry shop, épicerie - grocery store, etc. ). Each group created decorative store front tables and sold their goods to the students in grades K - 4, staff, and parents using fake Euros as their currency. The students also had a Market Day skit to memorize in French and present during class time as part of their project grade. They were then able to use their French speaking skills during the Market Day. The students did a marvelous job and it was a fun day for everyone!
Field Day is a wonderful day for students at all schools and it is no different here at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. On Thursday, June 4th, Holy Spirit students in kindergarten through seventh grade participated in their 2015 Field Day. There were twelve different activities set up for the students to participate in during the event. These activities are designed to get students active but also to let the students show their sportsmanship and teamwork skills that we worked on throughout our year in Physical Education class. We were blessed with beautiful weather and wonderful volunteers for our afternoon of fun! As the physical education teacher, it is rewarding for me to watch the events unfold and observe the students enjoy their day. After two hours of activity, everyone enjoyed refreshing snacks and awards for our Mileage Club program were handed out. All students who ran twenty miles during recess in April and May earned a free water bottle for their efforts. We are looking forward to another exciting year at Holy Spirit Catholic School. Until then, have a safe and active summer! Sincerely, Mr. Stan Dinkel.
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The Importance of Rivers What is a river? A river is freshwater flowing across the surface of the land, usually to the sea. Rivers flow in channels. The bottom of the channel is called the bed and the sides of the channel are called banks. Rivers begin at their source in higher ground such as mountains or hills. Rain water or melting snow collects and forms tiny streams. When one stream meets another and they merge together, the smaller stream is known as a tributary. It takes many tributary streams to form a river. As the river flows downstream, it gains more water from other streams, rivers, springs, added rainfall and other water sources. The majority of rivers eventually flow into a larger body of water such as an ocean, sea or large lake. The end of a river is called the mouth. There are some rivers that begin where a natural spring releases water from underground. Another source of some rivers is a lake. For example, the source of the River Nile is Lake Victoria in Burundi. Another example is if rain water can’t sink into the ground because the ground is too wet already, the water then forms a bog. The water flows out of the bog to form lakes and streams. Here Are Some Reasons That Rivers Are Very Important To Us • Water - Rivers carry water and nutrients to areas all around the earth. They play an important part in the water cycle and act as drainage channels for surface water. Rivers drain nearly 75% of the earth’s land surface. • Habitat - Rivers provide excellent habitat and food for many of the earth’s organisms. Ducks, voles, otters and beavers make their homes on the river banks. Many rare plants and trees grow by the rivers such as reeds and bulrushes. Birds like kingfishers as well as bears eat small fish from the river. In Africa, animals like antelopes, lions and elephants go to the rivers for water to drink. The river deltas have many different species of insects, mammals and birds that make it their home. • Transportation - Rivers provide travel routes for exploration, commerce and recreation. • Farming - River valleys and plains provide fertile soils. Farmers in dry regions irrigate their cropland using water carried by irrigation ditches from nearby rivers. • Energy - Rivers are an energy source. During the early industrial era, mills, shops and factories were built near fast flowing rivers where water could be used to power machines. Today steep rivers are used to power hydroelectric plants and their water turbines. Quick River Facts • The term upriver (or upstream) refers to the direction of the river’s water
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Ariel View Of The Missouri River source. Downriver (or downstream) refers to the direction in which the water flows, towards the end of the river. • The Ganges (Northern India), Yangtze (China) and Indus (Pakistan) rivers are three of the most polluted on earth. • The Colorado River travels through the south western United States and north western Mexico. It is home to the famous Hoover Dam. • The longest river in the United States is the Missouri River that stretches to around 2,340 miles in length which is slightly longer than the Mississippi River. These two combine to form the longest river system in North America reaching 3,902 miles. It is also the fourth longest in the world! • The longest river in the world is the Nile River. The Nile River reaches around 4,132 miles in length. Located in Africa, the Nile River lies in the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. It has a huge significance in regards to Ancient Egypt. Most of Ancient Egypt’s historical sites are located along the banks of the Nile River including cities such as Luxor and Cairo. The Nile Delta in Northern Egypt is where the Nile River drains to the Mediterranean Sea. It is around 100 miles in length and spreads out over 149 miles of coastline. It is rich in agriculture and has been farmed for thousands of years. Around 40 million people, which is approximately half of Egypt’s population, live in the Nile Delta region. The Aswan High Dam was built in 1970 to help regulate the flooding of the Nile River. Before the dam was built, years that had high levels of water would flood out crops while years of low level water would produce famine and drought. The dam helps control these levels.
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William McKinley Jr. 25th President of the United States 1897-1901
William McKinley was born on January 29, 1843 in Niles, Ohio. At first, he attended school in a one room schoolhouse. After moving at the age of nine to Poland, Ohio, he and his siblings attended a private school called Poland Academy. In school he enjoyed reading, debating, pubic speaking and became the president of the school’s debate club. At 16, he attended Allegheny College in Pennsylvania until illness sent him home. After recovering from his illness, he worked as a postal clerk and taught at Kerr School. When the Civil War broke out, he and his cousin, Will, enlisted as privates in the 23rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was under the command of Rutherford B. Hayes (who was a future president). By the end of the war and through acts of bravery, he had elevated to the rank of Brevet Major. After the war, he returned to his hometown of Poland, Ohio where he studied law with Judge Glidden. In 1866, he entered law school in Albany, New York and was admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1867. After working for Judge Belden, he opened his own practice and became involved with the Republican Party. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Stark County in 1869. He married Ida Saxton in January 1871 and had two daughters. After losing both her children (one as an infant and one to typhoid
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fever) and her mother, Mrs. McKinley through illness and depression became a semi-invalid who needed constant care. Mr. McKinley was always concerned and was known for his devotion to her. At the age of 34, he won a seat in Congress. McKinley was appointed to the Ways and Means Committee. He was known for his personality, exemplary character and quick intelligence. He was also the leading Republican tariff expert, giving his name to the measure enacted called the McKinley Tariff of 1890. The next year, he was elected as governor of Ohio and served two terms. In 1896, at the Republican Convention (during the depression), he was nominated as the “advance agent of prosperity.” During the campaign, McKinley met delegations on his front porch in Canton, Ohio and won by the largest majority of popular votes since 1872. While president, at the tail of the depression, in 1900, Congress passed the Gold Standard Act to make gold as a standard of our money system. Industrial combinations began developing, but foreign policy dominated McKinley’s Administration. With Spanish forces and revolutionaries in Cuba, the public brought pressure on the President for war. In the 110 day Spanish-American War, the United States destroyed the Spanish fleet in Cuba, siezed Manila in the Philippines and occupied Puerto Rico. At the “Treaty of Paris”, Puerto Rico and Guam became U.S. possessions and for $20 million, we acquired the Philippines as a territory. With these lands, the U.S. became a world power under President McKinley. Cuba was set up as a protectorate. He also presided over the annexation of the formerly independent Kingdom of Hawaii. In 1900, McKinley won a second term. In this same year, the Hay Pauncefote Treaty gave to the U.S. the right to build the Panama Canal. His second term came to a horrible end on September 1901. While standing in a receiving line at the Buffalo PanAmerican Exposition, a deranged anarchist shot him twice. He died eight days later and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became the next president.
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Swim With Safety This Summer!
Swimming is a great way to have fun in the sun this summer! However, safety is extremely important whenever children are near a pool or open water. Swim lessons are a must for people of all ages. Swim lessons can teach a kid the mechanics of swimming which not only makes them safer in the water but also makes being in the water more enjoyable. Learning to swim can build a child’s confidence and self-esteem. Remember though, swim lessons are a precaution, they don’t prevent drowning. Swim lessons are NOT a substitute for water safety. It is important to be safe in the water! People drown when too much water gets into their lungs. When that happens, lungs can’t carry enough oxygen to the brain and the rest of the body. Drowning is the second most common cause of death from injuries among kids under the age of 14. It can happen fast - sometimes less than two minutes after a kid’s head goes under the water. It leaves little time for help to arrive. Accidents can happen anywhere - even at your own house. The following are a few safety rules for the pool. • Make sure there is an adult watching over you at all times, even if
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you are in your own backyard. • Life vests for non-swimmers should always be worn. • Fences are around a pool for a reason - to keep kids away when there isn’t an adult or lifeguard to supervise. If the gate is closed, don’t go in! • All pools have rules that are meant to be obeyed. • Always swim with a buddy. NEVER swim alone. • If you are using flotation devices, make sure they are Coast Guard approved. • Don’t run in the pool area, walk slowly. • Swim at a depth that is safe for you. Don’t go in the deep end if you’re just learning how to swim. • Don’t jump on others or push them. • Toys that float are fun. Remember though, they can help you swim but they can’t save your life. • Don’t chew gum or eat when you swim. You could choke. • Never dive off the side of the pool unless an adult says it’s deep enough. Always know how deep the water is and look before you jump in. • Test the pool’s water temperature before you plunge in. Cold water can shock your body and make your blood pressure and heart rate go up. Cold water can also slow your muscles and make it hard to swim. • Don’t go down a waterslide head first. You risk severe injury. • Don’t swim at night without pool lights.
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FOWLERVILLE FAMILY FAIR
Friday, July 31 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Old-Fashioned Contests including Sack Race, 3-Legged Race, Wheelbarrow Race, Water Balloon Toss & More • Hula Hoop Contest • Putt Putt Golf • Spelling Bee • Agricultural Scavenger Hunt
~SINGING CONTEST~
(Must pre-register to participate in Singing Contest. Participation form available at Fowlerville Family Fair Office, Fowlerville News & Views at 226 E. Grand River or download at www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com)
*Ages 4 to 15 for Contests *Prizes for Winners *Events will be at or near Finlan Gazebo in front of fairgrounds
(Spelling Bee is limited to 5th thru 8th grade and will be held at Green Methodist Church in Livingston Centre Historic Village)
ADMISSION on Friday, July 31: $1 for children 12 & Under; $3 adults from opening to 1 p.m.
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