Reaching a New Generation of News Consumers
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Reaching a New Generation of News Consumers
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oday the Missoulian joins educators, students and newspapers worldwide in celebrating the importance of newspapers in classrooms. The Missoulian’s NIE program serves about 200 classrooms in western Montana. To be part of the program, schools, teachers or business sponsors buy newspapers at a special rate for use as classroom resources. Classrooms that participate in the program were invited to observe NIE Week through a variety of contests and projects sponsored by the Missoulian. Five contests have become traditional parts of our weeklong celebration: write an editorial; draw an editorial cartoon; illustrate the weather;
write a creative story based on a classified advertisement; and design an ad for an area business. You’ll see the results of all of these contests in this special section. From each of the five contest categories, judges from several Missoulian departments selected a GRAND PRIZE WINNER. These students will each receive a $25 gift card for their outstanding efforts. All classrooms represented in the section will also receive enough of today’s newspaper so that every student has one. The Missoulian is proud to be part of this celebration in learning. Mary Gerber, NIE Coordinator missoulian.com
Every minute. Every day. The Missoulian is proud to be part of this celebration in learning
Teacher testimonials I use the newspaper in culinary arts classes to show students about foodborne illnesses, sales of items, just anything to do with food and culinary. I also use it in my early childhood ed classes to discuss childhood diseases, abuse and neglect and any other child-related or learning center articles. We really appreciate having a copy in our classes.
Audrey Nichols Hellgate High School The NIE newspaper received each weekday is given to one class member to take home and find an article to report the next day for current events. This way students and parents have benefit of this print medium in their homes. We participate in a literacy activity using the Five W’s format. We also use the newspaper to study all sections. We value this opportunity of a daily newspaper and thank the supporters.
Leslie Farrell Grade 5, Lewis & Clark My business technology students look for their sports teams, at job ads, and at stories of interest in the newspaper, and this is an avenue of learning that I am glad you make available.
Laurie Job Valley Christian
I am really thankful to have multiple copies of the Missoulian that I get from the NIE program for to supplement my history curriculum. Students spend the first 10 minutes of class in my junior U.S. history and sophomore world history classrooms reading the Missoulian. At first I hear groans and there is a bit of whining. But they quickly become addicted to reading the news every morning. One section that I like to use every year is the editorial section. It’s a great place for my students to learn about writing argumentative pieces. One of my favorite assignments is to have my students write a rebuttal to opinion pieces or news stories that cover events that they disagree with. These assignments help prepare them for college writing. My students also are required to select a story every day to write about. Students summarize the main idea of the story they are reading about and write three statements from the story that support their summarization. So the Missoulian supports and supplements our reading comprehension, writing and current events knowledge for our students. I have had students who have returned after graduation to let me know that they still read the newspaper and they always make me promise to continue “making my students read the newspaper.” It wouldn’t be possible to do this without the NIE program!
Robin Miller History teacher, librarian Hot Springs School
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EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL
WEATHER
CLASSIFIED
Students have strong and varied opinions and they expressed them with excellent editorials. The grand prize goes to Makenzi Skellenger, a junior at Hot Springs who is taught by Robin Miller (Page 4).
Good artwork and critical thinking skills are defining factors when composing an editorial cartoon. Eden Gilder, a Cold Springs fourth-grader taught by Beth Kennedy, is the winner (Page 3).
Students in kindergarten through second grade put their artistic skills to work as they illustrated the weather. Selah Johnson, a first-grader at Valley Christian School taught by Jesse Lee, wins the grand prize (Page 4).
Every classified ad has a story behind it, and we invited students to turn their imaginations loose and make up stories about ads they found in the Missoulian. FlorenceCarlton sixth-grader Lilli Meigs takes the top prize. Her teacher is Christy Duchien. (Page 13).
ARTICLE
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AD STORY
DESIGN AN AD
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The last contest involved more than 500 students who created ads for 19 area businesses. Everyone in the class produced an ad, which was taken to the business to select the one for publication. All the ads are on display this week at the businesses. The grand champion is Brodie MacMurray, a fourthgrader in Rae Brown’s class at Paxson School. The ad she designed for Missoula Children’s Theatre is on Page 15.
Grand prize Eden Gilder Grade 4 Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
Editorial Cartoon
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Allow death with dignity The Death with Dignity Act allows terminally ill Editorial people to end their lives through voluntary selfGrand administration of lethal medications, prescribed prize by a physician. This act was passed in Oregon, Washington and Vermont. Although many people believe this is a brutal and unnecessary act of assisted suicide, this is not the case. The death with dignity act is a humane process that allows certified physicians to prescribe lethal medications which patients ingest themselves. In the past in certain cases, physicians themselves inject the patient with medications. This is frowned upon then and now. This law allows the patient to take the medication themselves in the comfort of their home and have a quick, painless death. This act is monitored, justified and supervised by the government. You must qualify in order to receive any medications. There are several factors including psych evaluations, must be diagnosed as a terminal illness that will lead to death in the next six months, and must be able to selfadminister the drugs. These are only a few rules and there are absolutely no exceptions. The Death with Dignity Act only wants to help those serious terminally ill patients who are suffering with no quality of life.
Makenzi Skellenger
Railroaders are being furloughed The MRL (Montana Rail Link) has furloughed around 36 trainmen since last October. These railroaders have families to feed and bills to pay. My dad is a locomotive engineer for the MRL. My family and I have had to move several times because other railroads have the same problem. The MRL has laid off families, leaving them to find new places to start over again; cutting them off work in Missoula, and calling them out to drive to Helena to work then drive back in icy and snowy weather at night, giving them a two-hour notice. Once the crew caller calls, they have about five minutes to wake up, get dressed, and get on the road to make it to Helena on time. This is happening to railroaders all over the country. In 2013-2014 many railroaders from the CP (Canadian Pacific Railway) in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota moved to Montana. They’ve had to sell their homes and find new jobs in a new state. The railroad feels business is too slow to hire new people. However, the company should take care of the employees that work hard for the MRL. To help furloughed railroaders, go to gofund.me/mrldisplaced.
Sophie Lloyd Grade 6, Frenchtown Zachary Rowan, teacher
Grade 11, Hot Springs Robin Miller, teacher
Grand prize Selah Johnson Grade 1, Valley Christian Jesse Lee, teacher
Weather Drawing
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Teach children about safety
Respect my religion
My parents, sister and I were eating at our dining room table when Dad told us a story. This story was about a girl who was getting off the bus when a car pulled up. An elderly lady in the car asked the girl if she would go with her to her house. The girl said no and backed away. Then she ran to her mom, who had just pulled up on the other end of the street. My point is that parents should not leave their children alone without knowing about it. There are rotten people all over the world. This story was only in Polson. Whenever you are with your children, be careful of unfamiliar people around you. Be very aware of your child walking alone from a play date, sleepover, school or any other activity. Parents should talk with their children about being very aware of their surroundings. Some helpful ideas include walking with a friend, never wear headphones, never take shortcuts or go a different route. Lastly, always stay close to home.
I’m the type of person who loves biking and running outside, and it’s really easy to enjoy yourself while you’re exercising. It’s not easy when you get stopped by someone who tries to teach you about Jesus. I don’t get why missionaries think it’s OK to stop children while they’re biking in the first place. If I were them, I’d have enough common sense to realize that children are too young to have in-depth talks with complete strangers about “our Lord and savior.” Did it ever occur to them that we might be comfortable with our religion? The whole concept of freedom of religion, which is in the Constitution, is that you’re allowed to choose your religion and not be judged for it. I think missionaries who repeatedly bother the same person are disrespecting that rule, and it makes me angry. I’ll gladly respect your choice of religion if you respect mine. It wouldn’t be a problem if you just stopped me once and I said no thank you, but it happens many times when I go out. One of the first things we learn is that no means no.
Delaney Thorson Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
Cecelia Parker Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
A Carousel for Missoula – Designed by Logan Main, Grade 3, Bonner, Marlene Greil, teacher
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Stop judging girls Girls are judged way too much. Sometimes it is about strength; sometimes it’s about other things. One example is that girls are often told that they cannot play sports. Just think of Mandy Morales, the basketball player. She can play sports, can’t she? What about Sara Thomas, the first female NFL referee? Another example is that girls are used as something insulting like when a boy says, “You run like a girl.” I believe that they mean amazing at running. But supposedly they mean bad at running. Girls are judged too much and it needs to stop. So if you are a man or a boy, please stop judging girls. It hurts feelings and sticks in their head. Girls HATE it when we are judged.
Adelle Morales-Brown Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
Emma McClue Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
Editorial Cartoon
Bicycle Hangar – Designed by Hazel Rolston-Clemmer, Grade 3, Rattlesnake, Maureen Loewenwarter, teacher
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Stop participation trophies There should be no participation trophies because it makes people lazy and not work hard to get to the top. Stephen Curry got rejected by all of the good colleges, so he went to Davidson and worked twice as hard as everybody else. Today he’s the best basketball player in the NBA. At Griz camp, I didn’t get a single reward in my first year of basketball. I was kind of mad, so I went to the gym and started ballin’. The only good thing about participation trophies is that everyone feels happy, which is also a bad thing because it means they won’t work hard to get to the top. Ray Lewis had to work super hard to be a football player. As you can see, if everyone gets a participation trophy, some of the greats wouldn’t be so great. There should be other trophies, but not participant trophies. Trophies should be earned, not given.
Jackson Heath Grade 5, Hamilton Daly Elementary Echo Allison, teacher
Shayla Dyer Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Book Exchange – Designed by Liam Rose, Grade 3, Rattlesnake, Barbara Matz, teacher
Editorial Cartoon
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Believe in yourself
We must stop bullying
I was once told that you should never give up no matter what, always try your best and believe in yourself. People give up and get nowhere. Others try their best and don’t give up, and they at least have a good chance at reaching their goal. One time I was about to give up on running four miles, but I didn’t because I believed in myself, and I knew it wouldn’t get me anywhere. If people give up easily, they don’t feel good about themselves and they regret not trying hard. You also need to believe in others. I told my friend what my parents told me; she listened and finally did the monkey bars. When I was told by my parents that if I believed, tried my best and never gave up, I thought it wasn’t true. When I was about to give up, I remembered what my parents told me and I tried it because I believed in my parents, and it worked. The next time you think about giving up, try believing in yourself. Never give up and try your best because I assure you that you will feel much better about yourself.
I know a lot of people tell you to be good: your parents, teacher, principal. Well, take it from someone who has been in all positions: I have been a bully, been friends with a bully and been bullied. We need to stop it. I know most bullies love the attention and feel like if they stop they will not be noticed, but the person being bullied is hurt. It really physically and emotionally tears you down. Surely, you guys know this isn’t right? Now, yes, I understand that friends like to joke around and that’s OK. I like to do that, too, but sometimes it gets out of hand. Like my dad always says, “You got to know when enough is enough.” Anyway, I am saying that we need to control ourselves. Bullies, we are human and we make mistakes. If you see someone being bullied, be their friend and let them know everything is OK. If you are bullying someone, say you’re sorry. Don’t worry, you can still joke around, but watch your words. Bullying could change their lives, or even yours.
Emma McCue
Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
Kiana Sivak
ERA Lambros – Designed by Emily Winters, Grade 4, Cold Springs, Beth Kennedy, teacher
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Linnea cratty Grade 5 Hamilton Daly Elementary Echo Allison, teacher
Editorial Cartoon
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula – Designed by Macy Allison, Grade 7, Lone Rock, Stevensville, Betsy Purcell, teacher
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Lower college tuition I think that college education is too expensive and that costs should be lowered. I have done some research, and discovered that the average tuition to attend a private college can cost $32,400-plus per year and for a year at a public university is $9,400-$24,000, depending on where the college is, and that doesn’t include dorm fees. For the sake of less privileged teens/adults in the world who want the best education they can get, I ask that college tuition be revised. Understanding that employee payment and education necessities can put a strain on a university’s budget and that occasionally the school boards may have to raise student tuition in order to support the colleges opportunities and extra class, I recognize some of the reasoning behind the educational price. Even so I consider the costs slightly extreme. I realize that different universities have ranging prices, depending on the classes they offer and their varying fields of education, but I want people to understand that some teens who want to attend a good college are denied the chance because of expenses, leading to having some really talented people overlooked. This being said, I hope you look into lowering college fund demands.
Yumna Mossaad Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Avery Smith Grade 2, Valley Christian Nataliya Lemeza, teacher
Horizon Credit Union – Designed by Smokey Stoker, Grade 6, Frenchtown, Bette Paskey, teacher
Weather Drawing
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Encourage kids to be more active
Rams should return to L.A.
I think that parents should get their kids to play outside for at least 15 minutes after school each day. Being active is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. In an average fourth-grade class, about 15 percent of the kids are active after school each day. I think there should be a higher percentage of kids being active. If you are not active, you will be tired all the time and you won’t want to do anything but sit and watch TV all day. Playing outside is a great way to stay healthy because when a kid sees a plate of broccoli, they often don’t want to eat it even though it’s healthy for them. So if kids don’t want to eat healthy, they might as well play outside to help them be as healthy as possible. Parents, tell your kids that they should take the time to play outside for 15 minutes after school each day. Each and every kid deserves to have a healthy lifestyle for the rest of their lives. This is a great way to start.
A professional football team from the NFL has recently decided to move back to its original hometown. The name of this team is the St. Louis Rams. Many people are all upset that the Rams are moving back to L.A. On the contrary, they should move back to their original hometown. If they move they will be getting a new stadium. This stadium is going to be the most expensive football stadium ever. This cost is going to be around $2 billion. It will be the NFL’s largest and nicest stadium. Another reason is that they are getting a new fan base. This new stadium can hold about 100,000 people. This is 8,000 more than their old one. This will make the stadium so much louder and harder to play in. This new start might be just what they need to get going. For example, their overall record in St. Louis is 540-542. Also, they haven’t made the playoffs in 12 years. Therefore they need this brand new start in L.A. Therefore the St. Louis Rams should be ready and happy to move to L.A.
Maia Saltsman Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
Jeremy Ek Grade 11, Hot Springs Robin Miller, teacher
Human Resource Council – Designed by Yumna Mossaad, Grade 6, Frenchtown, Liz Keane, teacher
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Make wearing helmets fun I believe that recent helmets aren’t serving their purpose correctly. Stores are trying to make helmets interesting to kids, and if that means taking away safety, they don’t really care. Obviously, they have to be mostly safe, but they will find loopholes. I know most kids don’t feel that helmets are “cool” or completely necessary, but they really are. If you hit your head, you could be paralyzed, injured, or even killed. Last summer my family decided to ride up and down our steep, rocky driveway, and my sister didn’t think she needed a helmet. She hit a rock, scraped her face severely, and almost faced serious brain damage. I asked around, and a lot of kids would like their own design. I think stores should sell kits for designing helmets. First, if kids create their own helmets they would be proud to wear them. Second, many kids are artistic, and this could be a way to show their skills. In conclusion, if stores would take ordinary helmets and package them with a decorating kit, then kids could have stylish safety.
Chloe Long Grade 6 Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Aubrey Avery Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher Editorial Cartoon
Karl Tyler’s Missoula Volkswagen – Designed by Demetri Beck, Grade 8, Victor, John Arvish, teacher
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
’66 Chevy C/10 short box
350, V8, auto, great driving pickup! $6,995. I woke to the sound of my grandparents singing to me. Today was my 16th birthday, my first birthday without my parents. “Come on, don’t be so down. It’s your birthday. Look on the bright side. You can get your driver’s license,” my grandma said, trying to cheer me up. “I suppose,” I said as a smile grew across my face. “We’ll meet you downstairs. Your favorite is ready on the table – pancakes!” my grandpa said as he walked down the hall. Ten minutes later, my stomach was full of delicious pancakes. “Hey, Tory, meet me outside. I have something for you,” my grandpa hollered out the back door. “Coming,” I yelled. As soon as I walked outside, my heart skipped a beat. There, parked in the backyard, was my father’s old red Chevy. “Do you like it? I spent the last six months fixin’ her up for you,” Grandpa said excitedly. “I love it,” I answered, remembering all the good times I had sitting in those seats with my dad. Maybe this wasn’t going to be such a bad birthday after all.
creative classified ad story Grand prize
Lilli Meigs Grade 6, Florence-Carlton Christy Duchien, teacher
Kathryn Miller Grade 1, Valley Christian Jesse Lee, teacher
Les Schwab Tires – Designed by Taryn Searle, Grade 5, Daly Elementary, Hamilton, Echo Allison, teacher
Weather Drawing
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Lost: small off white cat with dark markings
looks like Siamese. Lost on Jan. 1. Reward! Hello, my name is Francy and I’m the most important cat ever! I belong to a royal family. I’m soft, white and have beautiful black markings. Sometimes I get mad. I am mad now! My owners are not brushing me. Also, they got a new puppy even though they know I hate dogs. This new puppy is really annoying. It slobbers everywhere and tries to play with me. I have decided to run away. They always keep the upstairs window open. I will go out that way. I know they will give a giant reward to whoever finds me. This should teach them a lesson!
Cassidy Bagnell Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Elizabeth Camp Grade 1, Florence-Carlton Karla Crawford, teacher
Midas Auto Service – Designed by Maddox Serdy, Grade 3, Corvallis, Caron Reinke, teacher
Weather Drawing
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Problem Pets?
We can help. Contact HSWM behavior hot line. Hi, my name is Wingman and I’m a dog. My owner is as mean as a crocodile crossed with a terrorist. He said I need to stop going to the bathroom every two minutes. The reason I do is because I am still apologizing to the ficus. My owner sent me to Problem Pets. I’ve met a few friends here. I believe the manager loves me. He gave me a “love shot.” It really hurt! It was worth it as long as I got a treat. This place is as dull as a kid writing with a leaf. I spend my day helping my buddies get the poodles. I also like to catch the squirrels and watch them swim in the toilet bowl. All and all, Problem Pets isn’t as bad as I thought. Now where is that squirrel?
Braebn Bahm Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
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AKC Black German Shepherd male puppy
11 wks., crate trained, great disposition. $900. One day in Plains, Montana, there was a little puppy named Billy. He was a very umm – let’s see – a crazy little puppy. His owner Jack had to go on a business trip. Jack was not allowed to take Billy so he left him home. As soon as Jack stepped out the door, Billy started to go haywire. He barked and barked and barked. Billy tore the couch and pillows apart. He also got into all the cupboards and broke all the china Jack’s mom had given him. The next day when Jack got back, Billy was at the door. Jack started yelling at Billy. Then 20 minutes later, Billy was kicked out of the house and put on a bus that was headed to a dog park. He went to the other side of town. When he got to the dog park, we went to the doggy fountain and there he saw a poodle. They fell in love and lived in the dog park eating dog treats and drinking out of the doggy fountain. They decided to live in the dog park until they retired and that’s a whole different story.
Kallen Burrows Grade 5, Plains Marlee Meredith, teacher
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Missoula Children’s Theatre – Designed by Brodie MacMurray, Grade 4, Paxson, Rae Brown, teacher
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Buying antlers.
All conditions. Best prices. Hello, my name is Bartholomew and I am a deer. I have hooves and cannot hold a pen, so you better appreciate how much work it was to write this. Antler trading needs to stop now. I’m not mad that my family is being killed by hunters, because they are, but I’ve come to accept it as part of the circle of life. I am angry because my brother and I were tranquilized and our antlers were stolen. We were left alive, but completely antlerless. We look like does. Our own mother can’t even talk to us without breaking out into crazy laughter. We need to end antler trading so bucks that are victims of antler theft can regain their dignity. Cecelia Parker Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Rylinn Lockhart Grade 2, Valley Christian Nataliya Lemeza, teacher
Weather Drawing
Missoula Federal Credit Union – Designed by Haley Wolsky, Grade 5, Lewis & Clark, Leslie Farrell, teacher
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8135 Mesa Ct.
Spacious home on 1.05 ac. With gorgeous mountain views in this conveniently located subdivision. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, fully landscaped. A long time ago, a household of children would act in strange ways. People would call them haunted. While they were sleeping, they would lock themselves in closets, where no one would find them. And sometimes, as midnight struck, when the moon was full, they would wander out into the forest, where creatures hid behind the sheet of the shadows, where everything seemed colorless. There was no explanation for this. One midnight, all of the children wandered again, but it was different. This time, the strange creatures roamed, too. The children never came back, and since then, the house at 8135 has been empty.
Anna Schroeder Grade 6, Florence-Carlton Christy Duchien, teacher
Carys Walker Grade 2, Valley Christian Nataliya Lemeza, teacher
Montana Ace Hardware – Designed by Liam Gale, Grade 3, Florence-Carlton, Melinda Hettick, teacher
Weather Drawing
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PPM: Move for free on select properties
Apartments, homes, commercial. On a sad day when young Maria had to move, something strange happened. The moving van from the free moving program Dad had chosen was just backing into 16232 Gharrett St. when five zombies jumped out of the back. They grabbed Dad, but Maria ran away. The driver jumped out of the truck and ran after her. She couldn’t make out his face clearly, but from what she saw he looked scary. She was racing through the woods as fast as she could. She stopped. Then a horrible sound! The worst she ever heard. Something grabbed her and she squirmed all around. Then passed out. It took her a couple of minutes to focus. When she finally looked around, she knew she wasn’t at her new home. She was at some kind of creepy carnival. Her dad was lying next to her. “We’ve got to get out of here,” he said. They snuck out of the tent and saw lots of creepy creatures all around them. They snuck past the zombie tent and saw the creepy monster that had run after Maria. He grabbed them, and they knew they weren’t getting out of there.
Elena Garrard Grade 6, Frenchtown Zachary Rowan, teacher
1st Interstate Pawn
Huge Valentine Jewelry Sale! Get your sweetie something nice. 30-70% off all jewelry. Hi, I’m Roxy Ring and I have some terrible news for you. So this man named Sam came to the First Interstate Pawn to pick out a ring for his girlfriend. He was talking to Mia the sales clerk when he started to stare at me. I was totally freaked out by the way he was staring at me. But then I found out that he thought that I was the perfect ring for his girlfriend. So he bought me for $60,000. He wanted to propose on Valentine’s Day so he had a lot of work to do to me. But then disaster struck Sam and me. He was going back to the jewelry store to get me polished, and he went to look at me and he dropped me in the sewer. I felt like I kept falling and falling forever. But then I fell on the ground. Then a little while later, he was trying to find me and picked me up. He went to his girlfriend’s house and proposed right on the spot. Of course, Adriana said yes to Sam’s proposal.
Brooke Filek Grade 4, St. Regis Diane Gingerich, teacher
Mountain West Cooperative – Designed by Lillie Anderson, Grade 6, Meadow Hill, Tamara McDermott, teacher
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Creative classified Ad Story
AKC cocker spaniel puppies
9 weeks, buff/partis, up to date vacs, crate started, socialized, 1 male, 1 female. Dogs for sale. These are no ordinary dogs. They are super dogs! They truly have no powers, but they do cool stuff like jump out of planes and scuba dive. One time they stopped a robbery, but only because they fell off a building and landed on the guy. The dogs were OK, but the guy had a couple of broken bones. They also helped the Broncos win the Super Bowl. Just kidding, but they did pop a football once. OK, the point is, these dogs have done cool stuff. Sure, they somehow bit the nose of the sphinx. Think about this. You could have your very own super dogs, that’s right you, yes you, could be the proud owner of super dogs.
Ryan Coulter Grade 6, Florence-Carlton Christy Duchien, teacher
AKC Chocolate Lab Puppies
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$700 each. Once in a small town a puppy was born. His name was Sean. Oh, and he also had a pink mustache. On one hot summer day Sean was walking around when he found a poisonous flower. It let off a green glow. He edged closer, sniffing it. As soon as he reached it, he ate it. Suddenly he felt a jerk of pain, then he felt like he was on fire! He began to spin because that’s what he usually did. Suddenly the flaming feeling left, and Sean’s vision changed. It looked like he was wearing a mask. “Oh, my goodness! My dreams have finally come true. I’m finally ninja!” yelled Sean. He ran toward his house, and then jumped on top of it. He tilted his head looking for any sort of crime. “No, are you serious! No crime!” yelled Sean. “Now on WWE news, a power ranger attacking a small town. Find out in seven years,” said a news reporter. “NOOO!” yelled Sean.
Christian Reyes Freid Grade 5, Plains Marlee Meredith, teacher
Mustard Seed – Designed by Kymberly Lamar-Fadden, Grade 3, St. Ignatius, Susan Batiuchok, teacher
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Lost: Back/gray & tan husky mix, neutered male, 9-year-old rescue dog.
Missing since 11/16. Chasing deer. Deeply missed by family. $2,000 reward. I was doing the usual, chasing deer, and I chased one out of the property. I couldn’t identify the area I was in. It was beautiful, a miniature town for dogs! They call it dog world, a fire hydrant on every corner and the ground is filled with squeaky toys! You can’t just walk in; you have to prove yourself by completing a quest. There are many easy quests, but one hard quest. The King explained, “If you complete the hard quest, you will replace me and you will be crowned the king.” That’s a deal I can’t turn down. I looked up to the King and said, “I will take the hard one.” “OK, you have to capture a blue bee and put his poison into a burrito!” exclaimed the King. “I will,” I declared. I was on a hunt. The beehive was right here. In town hall I caught the queen. There in the center of town was the perfect burrito. I squeezed all of the poison into the burrito and ate all of it. The burp was loud, sent a whole earthquake through the town. Seismologists are baffled today. I will never return.
Dillon Peterson Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Beautiful German shepherd pup.
She is 7 months old, has all shots and current on everything. She is pure bred and registered, incredibly fun and friendly. She has grown up around children and other dogs, and has completed basic puppy training. Hello, I’m Sweetheart. I am a German shepherd. My owner is looking for a new home for me. He thinks I deserve a better home, although I think he just wants to get rid of me because I kind of get into a lot of things like shoes. Oh, I just love shoes, even when they stink. But that’s not all I get into. Sometimes I break things then I get a timeout. Although I get into stuff, my owner still loves me. I’m actually excited to be going to a new home. What if they have other puppies? Then I will have a playmate. At the same time I wish Robert, my brother, was here. He is so fun to play with. Robert went to a new home in Florida so he is safe. I hope someone comes and buys me so I can eat their shoes. So please, if you hear of anyone who needs a puppy tell them I’m available. Oh, and ask them if they have rubber shoes. Those shoes are fun to eat. Remember, I’m available!
Macy Hill Grade 5, St. Regis Diane Gingerich, teacher
Republic Services – Designed by Cosette Burrese, Grade 6, Meadow Hill, Tamara McDermott, teacher
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Creative classified Ad Story
Grant Creek Village 2 bd/1.5 bath
end unit condo is ready for you. Next to the campus for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a walking/nature trail along Grant Creek and minutes from Snowbowl. Utility room with W/D included. I’m a condo sad but true, I have many rooms, well I guess only two. I’ve got a bathroom and a bedroom, I will not lie. I also have a kitchen, but it’s outside. I’m small but mighty, some may call me a giant, And if you want to talk to my lawyer, let us call you our client. I’m a small condo, it’s true, But please buy me ’cause I like you. Nah, just kidding and that’s the truth. I’m 400 feet high and I don’t really like you. I have three bathrooms, five bedrooms and five kitchens, too. I also have a ballroom, but it could only fit 525 shoes. There is one problem I cannot hide. I have over 3 million ghosts inside. But no matter, right? You’ll still buy me unless you’re afraid of heights. Well, that’s my story, ta-ta for now. I’ll see you again when you’re calling me your house.
Hanna Johnson
Hoppers
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Hopping to meet your every building need! Remodeling, restoration, renovation or handyman. My name is Carly and I called Hopper’s to get a handyman. I could choose my handyman; however, they wouldn’t send me any pictures or rates. I could pick from the following names over the phone: Stinky, Rinky, Fog, Nog, Perfect and Rude. I chose Fog and told him to meet me at my house. The next day, I heard a knock at the door. I rushed to open it and a huge cloud of fog came in. It was so thick that I couldn’t see anything! When the fog finally cleared, I heard a voice say, “Hi, I’m Fog.” Fog was a FROG! “You’re my handyman?” “Yes,” said Fog. I told Fog to clean my house and I would be home at 2. I got home to find a huge mess. It looked like a thousand hogs had been there and trashed the place. When I went looking for Fog, I found a note that said: “Cost = $1,000. Don’t worry about sending money because I found your wallet and took my payment. Is this my last day? My guess is yes.” I was so outraged! This is why I will not call Hoppers again!
Emily Winters Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Southgate Mall – Designed by Lily Comarotti, Grade 4, Hawthorne, Michele Riordan, teacher
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016
’03 VW Beetle GLS Turbo
Loaded, heated leather, auto, sunroof, premium sound, new tires. Great condition, 102K miles. $4,695. Hi there, my name is Vick. I’m a sharp, silver ’03 VW Beetle in great condition. Lately, I’ve been having some problems with Gunter, the newest, dark gray Chevy truck. He thinks he can just roll in here and run the place. Well, that’s my job. So I went and straightened out some stuff with this Gunter, and we decided to make a little deal. We bet on who would win the big race at the racetrack Saturday between Rev and Tev, the fastest, sleekest, speediest racecars here at All-American Auto. Whoever lost the bet had to leave our homey dealership forever. Well, it was the morning of the big race and everyone was excited. I could smell burning rubber as I entered the racetrack. I met Gunter by the finish line to finalize the bet. I was positive Rev would win so we shook wheels on it and there was no going back. Maybe I shouldn’t have been so sure. I lost the bet and need a new home. So help me out and open your hearts, but don’t have me do your betting jobs!
Chloe Long Grade 6, Frenchtown Liz Keane, teacher
Creative classified Ad Story
Found: Cowboy pup, Cold Water Lane in Arlee. Call to describe. Hi my name is Ora and I live on Cold Water Lane in Arlee. Today when I walked out of my house, I found a bulldog on my doorstep! But this was no ordinary bulldog. This bulldog was wearing a plaid button-up shirt as blue as the sea, matching blue jeans, and a pair of red and white cowboy boots! When I brought him inside, I gave him a bowl of water and he drank every last drop. Then he started scratching at the door so I let him outside. Only a few seconds after I had let Cowboy out, I heard a voice say, “Now where are those sheep?” I ran outside and saw Cowboy. He looked like a regular human and I screamed! Then he looked at me and said “What’s wrong?” I saw Cowboy’s dog tag and called the number on it. The man who answered said that Cowboy was his dog. When Cowboy heard his master’s voice he barked as loud a tank. He must have scared the whole neighborhood! Just as I was leading Cowboy out the door, a poodle came up to us and said, “What’s up, dog?” “NO!” I screamed!
Ora Lindauer Grade 4, Cold Springs Beth Kennedy, teacher
United Way of Missoula County – Designed by Alexis Godin, Grade 4, Frenchtown, Dalene Normand, teacher
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Creative classified Ad Story
12 week old female AKC Rottweiler puppy, $1,200. I bought this adorable Rottweiler not even thinking about my disorder. My name is Alyssa and I have a serious condition that no matter what happens, I faint every single time I look at or am around something adorable. In this case, it was my new Rottweiler puppy. It was a week ago when I purchased this adorable dog. She was even more adorable than the pictures I saw of her. When I brought her home, I almost forgot all about my horrible condition, until I looked directly into her large and shiny eyes. After I looked into her cute brown eyes, I fainted, causing my dog to bark. Luckily my dog barked so loud that the neighbors could hear his obnoxious bawling. They came to check out what was happening in the loud and chaotic apartment. Later that day I woke up in the hospital and the doctor told me every little detail about what happened. It turns out the dog saved my life! Unfortunately the doctor told me that I had to sell her so nothing like that comes up again. So here I am sending this letter to the Missoulian newspaper so I can sell my dog.
Gwenyth Reed Grade 6, Florence-Carlton Christy Duchien, teacher
Addison Schallock Grade 1, Valley Christian Jesse Lee, teacher
Wagner’s – Designed by Lydia Heileson, Grade 5, Clinton, Robyn Heyer, teacher
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