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And just what became of the famous Dean brothers? Paul returned to pitch 19 wins in his 1935 season. Sad thing though, he injured his shoulder the very next year and never quite returned to his full pitching strength. My little brother went ahead and married a Ms. Dorothy Sandusky after a whirlwind two-month romance in 1934. When those press people asked him what his big brother, Ol Diz, thought of the quicky marriage, Paul just said, Its none of his businesss, anyhow. That rascal. And you know what? Together Paul and Dorothy had two sons, two daughters, and 15 grandchildren! They were together til the day he died.

And what about Ol Diz, you say? Well, I made me a pretty fair share of cash in the years after that 1934 World Series, putting my name on just about everything from watches to caps, toothpaste to shavin cream. Darnit, I learned in those years that having lots of dough could really be trouble! Everyone wanting me to sign my name here and sign my name there! Was quite the hassle. I was bout ready to leave it all behind to go fishin in Novus Scofus! In 1937, I got myself injured, and in 1938 was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where I finished off my playing career.

But everyone knows Dizzy aint never been down and out! In 1941, I became a play-by-play broadcaster for the Cardinals and the St. Louis Browns. Best gig I could of asked for, Ill tell ya, and I was good at it to boot! I became real well known for my particular phrases, like sayin slud instead of slid and the runners are returning to their respectable bases.

I liked to add a little color to my broadcasts, sometimes even giving play-by-plays of special moments, like a hotdog wrapper blowing around the stadium in the breeze.

Dean earned money by endorsing products. When he said he used them, other people wanted to buy the product to be like Dean. Can you find ads with celebrity endorsements in the newspaper?

As a broadcaster, Dean wanted to entertain as well as inform. Find examples of newspaper writing to entertain and inform.

Learning Standards: I can identify advertising techniques. I can identify authors purpose.

For a companion teacher guide, visit mo-nie.com and use code: teachmo15.

2015, Missouri Press Foundation Illustrations by Nick Hayes Design by Sharpe Design

Extra Innings!

My bosses said I should stick to the happenings in the ball game, but I had a little more fun than that. When the action was slow, I liked to entertain the crowd with a bit o whistlin. My favorite song was The Wabash Cannonball and dont ya know I even got to record it!

Once, while in the booth, I let out a great, big belch! Dizzy dont do nothing halfway, dont ya know. Excuse me, folks, I says. Its very impolite to belch, especially over the mic, unless you excuse yourself. I done belched and I done excused myself, so lets go, everything is hunky dory.

Crowd liked that quite a bit, Im sure.

Course, I was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953 at the age of 44. Me and Pat moved on down to Mississippi, and this sharecroppers son who once spent his days fixing just to pick cotton lived his life as a bonafide millionaire!

Lets remember folks, I played ball in a time when things wasnt so certain. The 1930s were lean times for many, hard times for all. I seen hard times, Ill tell ya. We all has. But when a mans got mettle, when a mans got spunk, he can go right on ahead and make something of himself. I sure did. I was a Cardinal, and I was a champion. Anybody who ever had the privilege of seeing me play knew that I was the greatest pitcher in the

whole world. And now you know it, too.

I told ya, it aint braggin if you can back it up.

Dizzy and the Gashouse Gang will be Author Carolyn

Muellers fourth childrens book. The release is planned for Spring of 2015. Carolyn lives in St. Louis, Mo. Visit www.carolynelizabethmueller.com.

Illustrator Nick Hayes draws political cartoons for the

Guardian and New Statesman newspapers and writes

graphic novels. His latest book is a study of the Dust Bowl in 1930s

America. He lives above a flower market in East London. Learn more at foghornhayes.co.uk.

PLAY-BY-PLAY BROADCASTER: A play-by-play broadcaster is a sports announcer who gives a live broadcast of a game.

CHAPTER 12 Written by Carolyn Mueller

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Tuesday Wednesday Monday

Wednesday, Apr. 1 - FFA District TSA-Maryville ~ Spring Activity Pictures 12:30 p.m.~ 275 Conf. Scholar Bowl @ Rock PortThursday, Apr. 2- RP Mini Track Meet. 4 p.m. ~ Friday, Apr. 3 - Good Friday/NO SCHOOLSunday Apr. 5 - Easter SundayMonday, Apr. 6 - NO SCHOOL Easter BreakTuesday, Apr. 7 - RP Track Quad, 4 p.m. ~ JH Track @ Mound City, 4 p.m. ~ TAB Mtg. 7:30 a.m. ~ Golf Home vs. West Nodaway, 4 p.m.

Breakfast Meal Prices & Extras

Elementary Student Breakfast $1.40 Adult Breakfast $1.75 Extra Breakfast Entre $1.10 Extra Cereal $0.95 Extra Toast $0.25 Extra Milk $0.45 Menus are subject to change without notice.

Breakfast Choices

Available every day, breakfast includes: Breakfast entre or Egg Omelet w/Toast or Choice of cereals with toast Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk choices

Fruit and Juice Available Every Day Start you day off right

Questions, Comments - Contact Debbie Farr at 816-390-3510 or [email protected] Applications for Free and Reduced price meal are available in all building offices This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ROCK PORT R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT BREAKFAST MENU - APRIL 2015

Protein for Breakfast!

Your body doesnt store protein so it is im-portant to include it in a healthy breakfast. It takes your body longer to digest protein, so it makes you feel full longer, and it has a more gradual effect on blood sug-ar. Protein is essential for growth & development of every part of your body. You can get protein from eggs, meat, milk, cheese & yogurt.

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

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1 Waffles with Syrup Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

2 Breakfast Pizza Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

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7 Breakfast Pizza Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

8 Pancakes with Syrup Fresh Apple Slices Juice Choices Milk Choices

9 Breakfast Sliders Diced Pears Juice Choices Milk Choices

10 Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll Sliced Peaches Juice Choices Milk Choices

13 French Toast Sticks With Syrup Diced Pears Juice Choices Milk Choices

14 Egg & Cheese Taco Roll Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

15 Homestyle Sausage Gravy over a Fresh Baked Biscuit Pineapple Juice Choices Milk Choices

16 Breakfast Pizza Sliced Peaches Juice Choices Milk Choices

17 Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

20 Breakfast Pizza Pineapple Juice Choices Milk Choices

21 Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich made with a Fresh Baked Biscuit Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

22 Yogurt Choices with Goldfish Grahams Orange Wedges Juice Choices Milk Choices

23 Pancake Sausage Stick Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

24 Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll Diced Pears Juice Choices Milk Choices

27 French Toast Sticks With Syrup Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

28 Homestyle Sausage Gravy over a Fresh Baked Biscuit Pineapple Juice Choices Milk Choices

29 Ultimate Breakfast Round Fresh Apple Slices Juice Choices Milk Choices

30 Breakfast Pizza Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

Homestyle/Scratch

ALL entres comply with USDA Whole Grain Rich standards.

Entre Notes:

If there is a late start due to weather, break-fast will not be served.

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL

ROCK PORT HIGH SCHOOL Fruit & Veggie Bar & Milk Choices

Unlimited fruits and vegetables and choice of milk are included with the lunch meal everyday. Each student is required to have 1/2 cup of fruits or vegetables on their tray.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Lunch Meal Prices & Extras

MS/HS Lunch $2.00 Extra Entre $1.65 Adult Lunch $2.70 Extra Milk $0.45

Questions or Comments? Contact Debbie Farr at 816.390.3510 or [email protected]

Other Entre Choices Available Daily:

D. Deli Wrap Entres E. Vegetarian Entres

M Combo Deli Wrap M-W Vegetarian Salad T Fajita Chicken Wrap T -Th Fruit, Yogurt & W Turkey Deli Wrap Cheese Plate Th Ham Deli Wrap F Cottage Cheese F Grilled Chicken Fruit Plate (All E. include roll or breadticks)

April Selection: Raspberries

Raspberries are full of antioxidants. Learn more about it on the poster in the dining area or at:

http://server.lunchtimesolutions.com:81/farmersmarket.pdf

Nutritional Building Blocks ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants help protect your body from damage caused by free radical mole-cules. Some free radicals help you digest

food, and turn food into energy, but having too many causes damage to healthy cells, creating health problems including disease and aging. Excess free radicals can come from sun exposure, pollution, stress, and high-fat foods. You need enough antioxi-dants to stabilize all the extra free radicals in your body. Antioxidants come from vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

HOLIDAY MEAL APR 1 A. Ham Slice Whole Grain Roll B. Baked Chicken Strips Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Scalloped Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Easter Cookie

2 A. Homestyle Cavatini Breadstick B. Mini Corn Dogs C. Chef Salad Breadsticks Baked Beans

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7 A. Cheeseburger B. Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Green Beans

8 A. Beef & Cheese Enchilada Hotdish B. Hot Dog C. Fajita Salad Golden Corn Cinnamon Breadstick

9 A. Hot Pepperoni Sub B. Grilled Chicken Sandwich C. Oriental Salad Breadsticks Baked Beans Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

10 A. Pizza B. Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ Tomato Soup C. Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Mixed Vegetables

13 A. Fajita B. Pork Fritter Sandwich C. Sub Sandwich Black Beans

NEW!! 14 A. Homestyle Buffalo Chicken Pasta B. Corn Dog C. Crispy Chicken Salad Breadsticks Golden Corn Frosted Cinnamon Roll

15 A. Turkey & Gravy (over Mashed Potatoes) Whole Grain Roll B. Baked Chicken Strips Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

16 A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce B. Baked Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich C. Chef Salad Breadsticks Green Beans Gelatin Dessert

17 A. Taco Burger B. Pizza C. Ham & Cheese Sandwich Peas

20 A. Orange Chicken Whole Grain Rice B. Cheeseburger C. Sub Sandwich Green Beans

21 A. Super Nachos B. Baked Breaded Fish and Cheese Sandwich C. Oriental Salad Breadsticks Refried Beans Cinnamon Breadstick

22 A. Italian Dunkers with Marinara Sauce B. BBQ Rib Sandwich C. Sub Sandwich Candied Carrots

23 A. Tator Tot Hot Dish Whole Grain Roll B. Hot Dog C. Raspberry Chicken Salad Breadsticks Mixed Vegetables Chocolate Chip Cookie

24 A. Pizza B. Cowboy Beans over a Fresh Baked Biscuit C. Combo Sandwich Golden Corn

27 A. Cheeseburger Soup Whole Grain Roll B. Bake Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich C. Sub Sandwich Peas

28 A. Soft Shell Tacos B. Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich C. Chef Salad Breadsticks Golden Corn Fresh Baked Carnival Cookie

29 A. Baked Breaded Pork Patty Whole Grain Roll B. Baked Chicken Strips Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

30 A. Homestyle Chicken Ranch Pasta Breadstick B. Mini Corn Dogs C. Fajita Salad Green Beans Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie

Menu Notes: All breads comply with USDA whole- grain rich standards. Homestyle Vegetarian Non-Grain Fiber

New to the Menu 4/14 Buffalo Chicken Pasta - We have added the delicious tang of buf-falo sauce to a creamy chicken pasta bake and topped it with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Try it, youll like it!

Fri

LUNCH MENU - APRIL 2015 Applications for Free and Reduced Price meals are available in the school office. Menus are subject to change without notice.

Breakfast Meal Prices & Extras

Elementary Student Breakfast $1.40 Adult Breakfast $1.75 Extra Breakfast Entre $1.10 Extra Cereal $0.95 Extra Toast $0.25 Extra Milk $0.45 Menus are subject to change without notice.

Breakfast Choices

Available every day, breakfast includes: Breakfast entre or Egg Omelet w/Toast or Choice of cereals with toast Fruit 100% Fruit Juice Milk choices

Fruit and Juice Available Every Day Start you day off right

Questions, Comments - Contact Debbie Farr at 816-390-3510 or [email protected] Applications for Free and Reduced price meal are available in all building offices This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ROCK PORT R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT BREAKFAST MENU - APRIL 2015

Protein for Breakfast!

Your body doesnt store protein so it is im-portant to include it in a healthy breakfast. It takes your body longer to digest protein, so it makes you feel full longer, and it has a more gradual effect on blood sug-ar. Protein is essential for growth & development of every part of your body. You can get protein from eggs, meat, milk, cheese & yogurt.

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

2

1 Waffles with Syrup Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

2 Breakfast Pizza Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

3

6

7 Breakfast Pizza Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

8 Pancakes with Syrup Fresh Apple Slices Juice Choices Milk Choices

9 Breakfast Sliders Diced Pears Juice Choices Milk Choices

10 Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll Sliced Peaches Juice Choices Milk Choices

13 French Toast Sticks With Syrup Diced Pears Juice Choices Milk Choices

14 Egg & Cheese Taco Roll Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

15 Homestyle Sausage Gravy over a Fresh Baked Biscuit Pineapple Juice Choices Milk Choices

16 Breakfast Pizza Sliced Peaches Juice Choices Milk Choices

17 Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

20 Breakfast Pizza Pineapple Juice Choices Milk Choices

21 Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich made with a Fresh Baked Biscuit Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

22 Yogurt Choices with Goldfish Grahams Orange Wedges Juice Choices Milk Choices

23 Pancake Sausage Stick Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

24 Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll Diced Pears Juice Choices Milk Choices

27 French Toast Sticks With Syrup Mixed Fruit Juice Choices Milk Choices

28 Homestyle Sausage Gravy over a Fresh Baked Biscuit Pineapple Juice Choices Milk Choices

29 Ultimate Breakfast Round Fresh Apple Slices Juice Choices Milk Choices

30 Breakfast Pizza Applesauce Juice Choices Milk Choices

Homestyle/Scratch

ALL entres comply with USDA Whole Grain Rich standards.

Entre Notes:

If there is a late start due to weather, break-fast will not be served.

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL

ROCK PORT HIGH SCHOOL Fruit & Veggie Bar & Milk Choices

Unlimited fruits and vegetables and choice of milk are included with the lunch meal everyday. Each student is required to have 1/2 cup of fruits or vegetables on their tray.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Lunch Meal Prices & Extras

MS/HS Lunch $2.00 Extra Entre $1.65 Adult Lunch $2.70 Extra Milk $0.45

Questions or Comments? Contact Debbie Farr at 816.390.3510 or [email protected]

Other Entre Choices Available Daily:

D. Deli Wrap Entres E. Vegetarian Entres

M Combo Deli Wrap M-W Vegetarian Salad T Fajita Chicken Wrap T -Th Fruit, Yogurt & W Turkey Deli Wrap Cheese Plate Th Ham Deli Wrap F Cottage Cheese F Grilled Chicken Fruit Plate (All E. include roll or breadticks)

April Selection: Raspberries

Raspberries are full of antioxidants. Learn more about it on the poster in the dining area or at:

http://server.lunchtimesolutions.com:81/farmersmarket.pdf

Nutritional Building Blocks ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants help protect your body from damage caused by free radical mole-cules. Some free radicals help you digest

food, and turn food into energy, but having too many causes damage to healthy cells, creating health problems including disease and aging. Excess free radicals can come from sun exposure, pollution, stress, and high-fat foods. You need enough antioxi-dants to stabilize all the extra free radicals in your body. Antioxidants come from vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

HOLIDAY MEAL APR 1 A. Ham Slice Whole Grain Roll B. Baked Chicken Strips Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Scalloped Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Easter Cookie

2 A. Homestyle Cavatini Breadstick B. Mini Corn Dogs C. Chef Salad Breadsticks Baked Beans

3

6

7 A. Cheeseburger B. Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Green Beans

8 A. Beef & Cheese Enchilada Hotdish B. Hot Dog C. Fajita Salad Golden Corn Cinnamon Breadstick

9 A. Hot Pepperoni Sub B. Grilled Chicken Sandwich C. Oriental Salad Breadsticks Baked Beans Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

10 A. Pizza B. Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ Tomato Soup C. Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Mixed Vegetables

13 A. Fajita B. Pork Fritter Sandwich C. Sub Sandwich Black Beans

NEW!! 14 A. Homestyle Buffalo Chicken Pasta B. Corn Dog C. Crispy Chicken Salad Breadsticks Golden Corn Frosted Cinnamon Roll

15 A. Turkey & Gravy (over Mashed Potatoes) Whole Grain Roll B. Baked Chicken Strips Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

16 A. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce B. Baked Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich C. Chef Salad Breadsticks Green Beans Gelatin Dessert

17 A. Taco Burger B. Pizza C. Ham & Cheese Sandwich Peas

20 A. Orange Chicken Whole Grain Rice B. Cheeseburger C. Sub Sandwich Green Beans

21 A. Super Nachos B. Baked Breaded Fish and Cheese Sandwich C. Oriental Salad Breadsticks Refried Beans Cinnamon Breadstick

22 A. Italian Dunkers with Marinara Sauce B. BBQ Rib Sandwich C. Sub Sandwich Candied Carrots

23 A. Tator Tot Hot Dish Whole Grain Roll B. Hot Dog C. Raspberry Chicken Salad Breadsticks Mixed Vegetables Chocolate Chip Cookie

24 A. Pizza B. Cowboy Beans over a Fresh Baked Biscuit C. Combo Sandwich Golden Corn

27 A. Cheeseburger Soup Whole Grain Roll B. Bake Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich C. Sub Sandwich Peas

28 A. Soft Shell Tacos B. Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich C. Chef Salad Breadsticks Golden Corn Fresh Baked Carnival Cookie

29 A. Baked Breaded Pork Patty Whole Grain Roll B. Baked Chicken Strips Whole Grain Roll C. Sub Sandwich Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

30 A. Homestyle Chicken Ranch Pasta Breadstick B. Mini Corn Dogs C. Fajita Salad Green Beans Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie

Menu Notes: All breads comply with USDA whole- grain rich standards. Homestyle Vegetarian Non-Grain Fiber

New to the Menu 4/14 Buffalo Chicken Pasta - We have added the delicious tang of buf-falo sauce to a creamy chicken pasta bake and topped it with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Try it, youll like it!

Fri

LUNCH MENU - APRIL 2015 Applications for Free and Reduced Price meals are available in the school office. Menus are subject to change without notice.

Blue Jay Corner

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Spring Word SearchBy Jackie Bradley

Favorite Food: Pumpkin SeedsFavorite Movie: Far Far AwayFavorite Class: Multi MediaFavorite thing to do: I like to run and drag race.Future Plans: Go to Southeast and major in Computer Technology Favorite high school memory: My soph-omore year when I met Clay.Advice to Underclassmen: Dont do drugs and stay in school.Middle Name: Isabelle By Kaleigh Farmer

Senior 2015shelbybremer March Madness. Those two

words could make a person crazy. Nowadays, its nearly impos-sible to go through the month of March without hearing about the event. Some anticipate this three-week tournament all year, while others cringe at the thought of going back to work the day after a game and listening to their col-leges complain about their now ruined brackets.

March Madness is arguably the most popular sports tournament in the United States. Its origin comes from an Illinois high school boys basketball tournament first held in 1908. The annual tournament, sponsored by the Illinois High School Association, grew from a small invitational event to over 900 schools competing in the 1930s. The games were played in front of sold-out crowds at the Huff Gymnasium at the Universi-ty of Illinois, where it was held up until 1962. March Madness was the term used to describe the ex-citement surrounding the Illinois state high school basketball tour-

naments, and was later adopted to describe the NCAA tournaments.

Despite how you feel about March Madness, chances are you or someone you know filled out a bracket. For many people, filling out the bracket is literally madness. Some believe its all about statistics; others believe its just one huge guessing game. But, have you ever thought about what your chances are of guess-ing the perfect bracket? Well, DePaul University mathemat-ics professor Jeff Bergen did. He figured out that you have a one in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 chance of filling out a perfect bracket. That number is in the quintillions. Even with additional knowledge of basketball and the history of the tournament, the odds of picking a perfect bracket would be approximately one in 128 billion.

The math behind it is really quite simple. There are 64 teams in the tournament. All you need to do to pick the perfect bracket is predict the winners of 63 games because

Guessing Gamethe winner never loses. According to Bergan, It would be easier to win the Mega Millions lottery two times in a row buying one ticket both times than it would be to get a perfect bracket. The profes-sor also stated, Getting a perfect bracket is also the mathematical equivalent of picking the winning party of each presidential election through 2264. Another interest-ing comparison for sports fans is, It would be more likely for the next 16 World Series to be won by the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox than it would be to pick a perfect bracket by guessing.

With the month of March com-ing to an end, along with it ends March Madness . . . all the hopes and dreams of predicting the perfect bracket crushed and the realization that it really is all a guessing game. But on the bright side, theres always next year, of course.http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-march-madness-probability-met-20150303-story.html

By Montana Martin

FLOWERS BUTTERFLY GREEN APRIL RABBIT BEES

SUNSHINE BLOSSOM EASTER TULIP

What youll need:A cookie sheetA knife1 jar of peanut butter1 jar of jellyPowdered sugar1 can of crescent rolls

Directions:1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Get out the spirals and spread them out on the cookie sheet3. Put peanut butter and jelly on the crescent rolls4. Put them in the oven for 11-13 min. 5. Sprinkle the powdered sugar on them.

Rock Port High School Academic Banquet