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www.kidswillsmile.comSpecialized Care For Your Child

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Junior-Senior Banquet

Culture Tour

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4 Kid-oh! | May/June 2016

Contents8 Peeps JoRae Galli Storm

9 SayWhat How do you show

your mom you love her?

10 StraightfromtheHeart

15 Birds Our amazing

feathered friends

16 WhatstheBuzz? Moody Bees

18 Immunizations20BeHealthy Help your children

recharge

22Betsy-Tacy24 HowDoYouDoIt? Tamera Hansen

Jeff, Cheresa, Adri, Emerson, Ensley

Cover Family

Thank you Once Upon A Child

26 FancyPants Summer is Here!

32 hOMie Tree Pose Shoulder Pose Boat Pose

34 Flicks Bug Movies

35 Nosh Smores Pinwheels

38 TheChildrensMuseum

44 PowdersPages47 BeCrafty Easy Maracas

Photography by:Inspired PortraitPhotography

Cover KidBrooklyn

Photo by: Jason Miller

Hey Kids!!Do you like telling stories? Do you want to be a part

of Kid-Oh? Do you want to be a

Kid-Oh writer?We are looking for some kid writers.

If youre interested in writing for Kid-Oh, please let us know! Please send us a writing

sample- tell us a story! Have a parent email it to us at [email protected].

Thank you thank you! We cant wait to hear your stories!

GOLFERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COME TO CHALLENGE THE JUDGE and the two other golf courses in Prattville at RTJ Capitol Hill. Bring your clubs and come take on Judge hole number 1, voted the favorite hole on the Trail. Complete your day in luxury at the Marriott and enjoy dining, fi repits and

guest rooms overlooking the Senator golf course. With the Marriotts 20,000 square feet of meeting space, 96 guest rooms and luxurious Presidential

Cottage combined with three world-class golf courses, business and pleasure can defi nitely interact in Prattville.

THE ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT CAPITOL HILL is home of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic on the Senator Course

September 18 to 24, 2014. The Marriott Prattville is part of the Resort Collection on Alabamas Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

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Hey Kids!!Do you like telling stories? Do you want to be a part

of Kid-Oh? Do you want to be a

Kid-Oh writer?We are looking for some kid writers.

If youre interested in writing for Kid-Oh, please let us know! Please send us a writing

sample- tell us a story! Have a parent email it to us at [email protected].

Thank you thank you! We cant wait to hear your stories!

GOLFERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COME TO CHALLENGE THE JUDGE and the two other golf courses in Prattville at RTJ Capitol Hill. Bring your clubs and come take on Judge hole number 1, voted the favorite hole on the Trail. Complete your day in luxury at the Marriott and enjoy dining, fi repits and

guest rooms overlooking the Senator golf course. With the Marriotts 20,000 square feet of meeting space, 96 guest rooms and luxurious Presidential

Cottage combined with three world-class golf courses, business and pleasure can defi nitely interact in Prattville.

THE ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT CAPITOL HILL is home of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic on the Senator Course

September 18 to 24, 2014. The Marriott Prattville is part of the Resort Collection on Alabamas Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Visit www.rtjgolf.com or call 800.949.4444 to learn more.

for Yourself. COME JUDGE for Yourself.

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May/June 2016VOLuMe 2, ISSue 2

PUBLISHERJohn Elchert

EDITOR/ARTISTIc DIREcTORJordan Greer

cONTRIBUTORSPet Expo/The Paw

Mankato Clinic, Childrens Health CenterThe Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota

Once Upon A ChildTamera HansenMegan HooglandMercy EmeryCordelia EmeryNell MuslofMayo ClinicJulie Schrader

Gena Heminover

PHOTOGRAPHERInspired Portrait Photography

PAGE DESIGNERChristina Sankey

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ADvERTISING SALESJordan Greer

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Kid-Oh! Magazine is published byThe Free Press Media bi-monthly at

418 South Second St., Mankato MN 56001.For editorial and advertising inquiries, call

Jordan Greer 507-344-6337, [email protected] be included in future Kid-Oh! mailings,

call 507-625-4451, ext. 7

Its here! Spring is finally here! I cant wait to get outside with my kids and watch them play soccer and lacrosse. I cant wait to take the dogs on long walks and I cant wait to just sit in the sun and soak it all up!

This is a great issue! I am so excited to share it with you. We have a great feature about local families and their adoption stories, both from the point of view of the parents and of the adoptee. Thank you so much to all of the great people that shared their insights with us! Our other local feature will get you buzzing! In it you can learn all about a local couple who makes honey. Sounds like a pretty sweet life!Since this issue covers May and June we chose to have

our coloring pages feature a local mom and her 2 daughters in celebration of Mothers Day and our craft will get you in the mood for Cinco de Mayo. We hope you enjoy everything in this issue (be sure to check out the back cover.were trying something fun this time around!)We are trying to get our magazine straight into the

hands of everyone that wants it and make sure no one gets left out, so if you would like to continue to receive your free copy of Kid-oh! every other month, if you dont get it in the mail and would like to or if you know of someone who should get it-please make sure you are on the mailing by finding us on Facebook to sign up, stopping into The Free Press or by calling us at 507-625-4451, ext 7.Thank you for being so supportive of Kid-oh!

We hope you enjoy the issue!

Hello!

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Farm Direct Beef & Pork

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Burgers Hot Dogs Sloppy Joes

BBQ Chicken Cheesy Turkey Potato Salad

Cole Slaw Pasta Salad Cookie Dough

507-387-2467M-F 9-6, Sat. 9-4

232 Dewey St. Next to Cub West

Graduation HeadquartersFamily Reunions

Spring & Summer Parties Customer Favorites Taco In A Bag & Taco Bar

Pulled Pork & Shredded Beef

and SO MUCH MORE!

OTHER OPTIONS:

To register your children to receive 2 FREE GAMES of bowling a day all summer long, go to ...

www.KidsBowlFree.com/WowFEC2030 ADAMS ST., MANKATO 507-625-2695 www.WOWZONEFEC.COM

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How long have you lived in MankatoMoved to Mankato in 1976 from Duluth, MN.

Serving, interacting and visiting with all our GREAT, loyal customers. I am also fortunate to work with

my dad (DQ Joe) and niece, Molly.

What is your favorite part of your job?

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I truly never knew what I wanted to be.but I knew I wanted to do something that involved people.


JoRae Galli Storm

What is your favorite thing to do in Mankato for fun?My husband and I like to go to hang out at the lake (Madison Lake). Taking time to relax is actually fun to us at this stage in our life.

Owner/OperatorOccupation

HaydenAge: 6

I give her lots of hugs and kisses. We have a special handshake when we say good-bye

at school.

AnnaAge: 9

I help her when shes sick. Dr. Anna to the rescue.

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How do you show your mom you love her?

We asked some Kid-Ohs ...

EmersonAge: 7

By giving her hugs and kisses.

AdamAge: 5

Give her lots of hugs and

kisses.


MercyAge: 8I tell her I love her

more than the biggest # in the world.

HaydenAge: 6

I give her lots of hugs and kisses. We have a special handshake when we say good-bye

at school.

AnnaAge: 9

I help her when shes sick. Dr. Anna to the rescue.


FloraAge: 10I help her cook, and everyday I say to her that

I love her.

AmeliaAge: 5

By snuggling and spending time with her.

CordeliaAge: 10

I bring her coffee in the morning.

MaceyAge: 10

I do special stuff for her. I like to draw pictures of her.

Esther Age: 7

By helping her do laundry.

EzrahAge: 9

By giving her presents.

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Every parent knows the feeling of awe mixed with a little bit of fear that accompanies bringing a newborn baby home from the hospital. The idea that you are now a parent and that someone else is completely dependent upon you is a sobering one indeed. Adoptive parents experience the same feelings along with many others but most agree that it doesnt take long at allperhaps half an hour or soto forget that their child is adopted and is instead simply their child in their hearts as well as in their homes.

Story by Nell MusolfPhotos by Jason Miller

Straight from the

heart


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Cheresa and Jeff PuhrmannCheresa and Jeff Puhrmans

contemplated adoption came a little bit later in life than many couples. The Purhmans had been married for a few years and Cheresa had a grown daughter from a previous relationship. Cheresa had a tubal ligation before the couple met. After they married and decided that they wanted children of their own, they decided to try in vitro fertilization (IVF), a technique where an ovum is fertilized outside the body and the resulting embryo is later implanted in the uterus. The procedure didnt work for the Purhmanns so they decided to take another route to parenthood.We happened to see an ad on a

local channel about county foster care and foster to adopt, Cheresa recalled. We thought this could be a great opportunity for us.Jeff remembered, Our first

placement was a brother and sister sibling group that were two and three years old. We fell completely in love with them and they felt the same of us.Those first two children eventually were adopted by

their grandparents but shortly after they left the Purhmans home the couple received a call asking if they would be interested in fostering a newborn.

Cheresa and I welcomed a three day old baby into our home, Jeff said. I think we knew after the first day that he would end up being our little boy.The Purhmans instinct was correct

and when Emerson, the name they gave their son, was 15 months old his adoption was finalized. Then we got word that Emersons

birth mom was pregnant again, Cheresa said. The couple made sure that the

county knew that they would be willing to adopt Emersons sibling should the need arise, which it did. In July of 2015, Emersons sister, Ensley, became an official member of the Purhman family. The range of emotions through

this process were really all over the place, Cheresa said. But I wouldnt change a thing. Im so grateful and truly blessed on how everything worked out. I feel very, very lucky.Jeff added, Being a dad at 47 of a

two year old and a four year old, plus being a step-dad to a wonderful, beautiful 23 year old daughter, life is good and a handful at the moment.

Thank God for my step-daughter, Adri. She is a great help and an amazing big sister.


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Amanda Schultz-Carlson and Martin CarlsonAmanda Schultz-Carlson and her

husband, Martin Carlson, had been considering adoption but the couple hadnt formally contacted any agencies when they were contacted by birth mothers looking for homes for their children. That contact told the couple that adoption was how they were meant to become parents.God had a different plan for our

family and we are so very grateful he did, Amanda said.Amanda and her husband

completed the adoption process backwards.We connected with the birth

mothers through word of mouth from our family and friends, Amanda said. After making these connections we hired an attorney and adoption agency.Amanda and her husband adopted

their children through open adoption. Amanda defines open adoption as adoptions that allow some level of knowledge and communications between birth and adoptive parents. The couple does

everything they can to keep the lines of communication open between their children and their birth parents via visits, texts and social media.Both our son and daughter know

they were adopted because they are loved so very much, Amanda said. Beyond communication with the birth parents, we have been blessed with getting to know the families of our childrens birth parents. We know brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas and grandpas. It is simply beautiful!The couple has adopted two

children, five year old Eli and one and half year old Devrie. They are also raising one of Devries half siblings who is 10 months old. Amanda said that she experienced every emotion possible during the adoption process with joy, excitement and fear the most prevalent.Our childrens adoptions were

very different. One was much more filled with uncertainty of the process and another filled with fear of the unknown. But we cannot imagine life without either of them, Amanda said.

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Tiffany MaasFor Tiffany Maas, adoption has

always been a part of her life.I dont remember ever not

knowing I was adopted, Maas said. I know there was a time that I did not quite understand why kids at school always asked me why my parents looked different than me. My parents always looked that way. Beyond that, as soon as I could understand adoption, I have always known. I am Korean and my parents are white. You cant really keep that a secret.Maas said that her family was very

open about the adoption process and shared all of the paperwork involved with her adoption with her. I have hospital records of my

adoption, photos of my foster mother and even my passport. One of my most special possessions is a letter that my mother wrote to me the month that I arrived, Maas said.Maas said that being adopted has

For Amanda and Martin, having an open adoption has lead to many questions as well as opinions from family, friends and strangers. People were worried that the

openness would harm our children, Amanda said. However, my belief is the complete opposite, that not to know their birth families would be the most harmful, not knowing a part of themselves.When it came to struggles,

Amanda said that having a lack of control in the entire process was difficult. Coping with other peoples lack of education was also a significant struggle which she dealt with by providing information about the open adoption process. The sweet spots have included first phone

calls from the birth mom, first meetings with the birth parents and being present during the delivery of both children.Another ray of sunshine was the

finalization days for our children, March 15 and August 20. We celebrate these like birthdays at our home. For parents who have not adopted, the emotion of a child not legally being your child fully at the time of birththere is always the what if lingering until finalization day, Amanda said.

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Laura StevensAfter struggling with years of

infertility, Laura and Scott Stevens came to the conclusion that what they really wanted was a child, not necessarily the experience of pregnancy and birth. After visiting an adoption workshop and listening to adoptive and birth parents share their adoption stories, they became even more convinced that adoption was the right road for them to take. That road led them to adopt two children, Ben and Julia. Both were adopted from South Korean through Childrens Home Society in St. Paul.When we first started the

adoption process we were excited and a bit overwhelmed with all of the information we had to learn, Laura remembered. The more we learned, the more confident we felt. Childrens Home Society has been doing adoptions for over 30 years and they had a fairly straightforward process.Laura also remembered how

good it felt be make the way through the process.We were so excited to become

parents. Once we got the referrals and photos of each of our children, we couldnt wait to travel to South Korean and meet them. That was the hardest part. It only lasted a few weeks but it felt like forever!Laura and Scott said that there

was a great deal of paperwork that went along with each adoption that

had a huge impact on her life, both good and bad. She grew up in a loving family, had all that she needed and more and believes that her birth mother gave her a chance at a life that she could not. But while Maas has a great deal of respect for her birth mother, she also has a lot of unanswered questions.Was her decision for me or for

her? What was the deal with my father? Is my mother still alive? Do I have siblings out there? There is a good chance I will never have these questions answered, Maas said. Not having those questions

answered has left a hole in Maass life but her advice to other adoptees is to try to accept that there might always be questions that will never be answered. Maas also stated that she has had abandonment issues throughout her life due, she believes, to her adoption. She recommends that if other adoptees feel the same way that they talk to someone, professional or otherwise, about their feelings since she suffered a long time by ignoring her own feelings.My parents did a great job. They

never treated my sister [who was also adopted] or me like we were any different. They love us unconditionally. I think its important to be honest with your children if you have adopted them. Adopted children have a right to know who they are and where they came from, Maas said.

could be a struggle at times but the end result was well worth it. They also remembered how much they enjoyed making plans to bring their baby home and all of the preparation that went into each homecoming, such as getting the rooms ready and buying baby clothes. Also, after we adopted our son, we

met a number of families who had also adopted children and who had formed a nice support as many of us went through the adoption process a second time, Laura said.During the adoption process,

Childrens Home Society stressed the importance of teaching their children about their Korean heritage and encouraging them to learn more about their culture.Said Laura, We are far from

perfect in this pursuit but our kids have participated in Korean Language classes over the years and our family attends a Korean Culture Camp for adoptive families in Brainerd every summer.In addition, last summer the entire

Stevens family traveled to South Korea as a part of a Childrens Home Society tour for adoptive families.It was an amazing experience for

all of us and we hope to return to South Korea in the next couple of years, Laura said.

Facts About Adoption There are almost half a million children in the U.S. foster

care system. Of these children, 114,556 are available for adoption.

Children often wait three years or more to be adopted and are often separated from siblings.

The average age of waiting children is 8.

Adopting from foster care is affordable. Child welfare agencies often cover many adoption-related costs such as home studies and court fees.

Adopting from foster care is permanent. When a child is adopted out of foster care, the birth parents cannot attempt to claim them or fight in court for their return.

(Source: Dave Thomas Foundation)

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It is that time again friends; the sun is shining, the snow is melted (hopefully) and the flowers are getting ready to blossom, must mean one thing, SPRING!Now I know your days will be full

of wonderful things during this most amazing Minnesota season but one thing we have yet to talk about and that is BIRDS! Those wonderful spring-time singers will be soaring above all of your outdoor activities. We are lucky here in Minnesota to have such a large diversity of feathered friends that it can be very difficult to learn which bird we are seeing (or hearing). There are many books and even a few cds dedicated to learning about Minnesota birds and the songs they sing so we encourage you to get one and start your adventure!What is a bird anyway? Well, as

most of you probably answered a bird is an animal that has feathers and that can fly. Did you know that some birds cant fly? It is true. While most birds take to the sky without any problems there are many types of birds that have learned to live on the land. These birds have lost the ability to fly and make up for it in many other ways, such as the penguins ability to swim or the ostrich with its long legs that help it run fast. As we discussed, feathers serve

many functions for birds and without them birds would not be birds. There are 6 different types of feathers that every bird has. Some of them are small and close to the body helping to keep the bird warm while others will be long and on the wing helping the bird fly straight-much as a wing does on an airplane. No matter the size of the feather, each is equally important and they are all very neat. Do you collect feathers? If you find them in the trees make sure mom and dad say it is ok before you keep them. Sometimes they are very dirty and we dont want to bring them home. You can even tell the difference between types of birds simply by

learning what their wing and tail feathers look like. Draw pictures to remind yourself what the feathers look like.Want to bring the birds to you?

First off, it is important to know that wild birds should stay in the wild. Never pick up a bird and make sure you leave any nest that you see alone. If you see baby birds know that mom and dad are near and are taking care of them. Bird feeders are a great way to allow birds to remain wild and still get to see them. You can either buy some pretty neat bird feeders or with a bit of help from adults you can make your own simple bird feeders. Have you ever smeared peanut butter and bird seed on an old paper towel roll and hung it from a tree with string? If not give it a try, it is simple and fun! Another fun and easy way to feed birds is to get a bamboo shish kabob skewer and pierce some apple slices, orange slices, grapes and strawberries with the skewer and hang it sideways from a branch with two pieces of string. There are a ton of extra cool ways to feed birds in bird food cook books and other activity books.Wow, seems like we talked about a

lot, hope you had fun reading it all. Just a few more things before we say goodbye. Most important is to remember that wild animals should stay in the wild. Birds need room to fly around and they need to be free to find food. You should never disturb baby birds in their nests, doing this might scare mom and dad away and they might not be back to feed the babies. Make sure you carry a notebook with you when walking around to draw yourself pictures of the birds you see and then find out what kind they are by checking in a book or even coming into our store and asking one of our wild bird employees about the bird you saw, we love answering questions for

young (and old) bird enthusiasts. Hope you

have fun this spring and always look up otherwise you might miss all of our amazing feathered friends.

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Bzzzzzzwhats making that familiar humming sound? Of course! Theres a bee humming along as it makes its way from one bright flower to the next. Along with sunny skies, hot weather and summer vacation, this is also the time of year when people start to see bees again. And where there are bees, there is honey, the sweet, sticky stuff that is made by honey bees and enjoyed by almost everybody.While most people arent too crazy about hanging

around with bees, Kaylee Carnahan and Jason Moody, co-owners of Moody Bees, feel differently.Jason and I are city kids, said Kaylee, but now we live

on a farm in the country with chickens, turkeys, ducks, goats and bees. Lots of bees.Even when she was a little girl Kaylee was interested in

insects. As she got older, she became more and more interested in insects that pollinate, or transfer pollen from one flower to another. After finishing high school, Kaylee went on to South Central College in North Mankato. When she finished her studies, she received a degree in Agribusiness and Production. Her degree taught her what shell need to know to not only run her farm but also how to run her business, Moody Bees.You have to know a lot to run a hobby farm and to be

an entrepreneur, Kaylee said. I went to school to learn

more about agriculture and having my own business. I also worked for other people to learn more about beekeeping.An entrepreneur is someone who starts a business for

themselves to run. Before starting Moody Bees, Kaylee spent about three years working as a beekeeper apprentice for Harris Honey. As an apprentice, Kaylee was able to learn about being a beekeeper. Kaylee tells everyone who is interested in becoming a beekeeper that they should apprentice first.I learned so much as an apprentice at Harris Honey,

Kaylee said. Im still learning! When I have a question about bees, I know that I can ask Harris Tinklingberghe is the owner of Harris Honeyand hell be able to help me.Taking care of their animals and bees on their hobby

farm keeps Kaylee and Jason busy. Bees do not require constant attention like many farm animals but they still need care. Kaylee and Jason started with four honey bee colonies in 2014. The next year they added more colonies and had 30 colonies in five different bee yards. This year they will have just under 100 colonies.We are growing and adding to our farm, Kaylee said.

Were taking our time but were getting bigger. Its a lot of work but its a lot of fun too.The bee colonies at Moody Bees are the same as all bee

colonies. Every bee colony has three types of bees living in

Whats the

buzz?By Nell Musolf

Photos By Jason Miller

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it: the queen, the workers and the drones. The queen is in charge of the hive. She lives between one and four years and eats the royal jelly that is given to her by the workers. Without a queen bee, a colony cant survive. The queen bee has a stinger but it isnt barbed.The worker bees are the hardest

working bees in the colony. They are always females and their jobs include taking care of the queen and the drones, keeping the other bees warm, keeping the colony clean and helping to guard it. Those are only a few of the jobs that the worker bee does! Worker bees have barbed stingers and are able to sting but if they sting anyone, they will die. The primary job for drones is

fertilization. Drones do not have

to be aware of them.Working with bees and making

products out of honey and beeswax is very rewarding for Kaylee and Jason. Keeping their bees and honey as natural and as unprocessed as possible is important and they make sure that the honey they sell is either lightly filtered or raw. Filtering removes pollen, wax and other solids from the honey. Raw honey might have some of those things in it.Raw honey is known for its

health benefits, Kaylee said. We believe that honey is better for people from a nutritional standpoint because it is less processed. The less processed a food is, the healthier it is.

Honey is 80 percent sugars and 20 percent water.

People can cook with honey instead of sugar. On the

Moody Bees website, http://www.moodybeeshoney.com/blog,

Kaylee explains how to substitute honey for sugar in recipes. Moody Bees also sells honey that

is flavored with garlic, hot peppers, ghost peppers, rosemary and lavender.All of our honeys are delicious!

said Kaylee.In addition to honey, Moody Bees

sells lip balm, candles, herbal lotion bars and wood butter.We like to make things that can

be used by the community and that are good not only for the environment but for the people who use them as well, Kaylee said. Were passionate about bees and were passionate about sharing the things we believe in with the people who live in our community.Kaylee loves to visit schools and

other groups to tell kids about her bees and what its like to be a beekeeper. I want everyone to know about

bees and how important they are, said Kaylee.

stingers so they are not able to sting anyone. Unlike worker bees, drones leave the colony for a few hours every day to pollinate flowers and vegetables. Bees must visit around two millions flowers to make one pound of honey.Speaking of stings, do beekeepers

get stung a lot?When I first started working as a

beekeeper, I went out every day in my full beekeeping garment, Kaylee said. I wasnt afraid of being stung but I wanted to protect myself as much as I could. The more I worked with bees, the less nervous I got and I slowly stopped wearing the whole outfit. Now Ill usually just wear the headgear and gloves. When Im near a hive the bees crawl up my arms.Kaylee has been stung many times

but said that bee stings dont really bother her. If I dont make sudden

movements around the bees, they usually arent startled by me, Kaylee said. I try not to wear black or other dark colors around the bees. I think the bees are hardwired to be frightened by black since so many of their natural predators, such as bears and skunks, are black and they need


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The health of your child is the most important thing in the world. You protect them with shelter, safety and proper nutrition. But if youve missed his or her immunizations, youre exposing your child to a litany of potentially dangerous even deadly diseases. The most effective method of prevention is to ensure your child receives the proper vaccination series, which typically is completed by age 6.

BenefitsEarly childhood vaccinations protect children when

theyre most vulnerable. In fact, these vaccinations help prevent 14 different childhood illnesses, many of which can have devastating effects on children.In addition to keeping your kids safe, regular

vaccination of healthy children helps protect those children in the community who are unable to receive vaccinations because of health problems or allergies. This concept is called herd immunity. However, vaccination rates usually need to be greater than 95 percent to effectively protect those unable to have their shots. So, dont forgo vaccinations because you assume others will take care of safeguarding for you.Due to the outstanding success of vaccinations, many

people in younger generations havent seen the terrible consequences of these diseases. Nonetheless, certain illnesses resurface as vaccination rates decrease.

How vaccinations workVaccinations use a weakened or dead antigen a small

piece of the virus or bacteria that helps your body trigger an immune system response allowing children to develop natural immunity while facing a significantly decreased risk of harm compared to an actual infection. And theres no issue giving babies multiple vaccinations at once. Babies are exposed to new antigens every day, and the number of antigens in vaccines is only a fraction of what theyre exposed to environmentally.

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vaccinations. A common mistruth in the anti-vaccine community is vaccinations cause autism. There is no link to autism. The study that originally made this claim has been refuted by the journal in which it was originally published, as well as numerous other peer-reviewed, scientific journals.Side effects are minor in almost all cases and can

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Many of these vaccinations can be administered in groups, and there are also catch-up schedules available. Certain individuals shouldnt receive vaccines, so discuss this with your health care provider. Also, you can review the guidelines on the CDCs website.When considering your childs

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Between juggling school, family, friends, and activities its no secret that kids have their hands full. As parents its our responsibility to make sure that our children are maintaining healthy life habits. Ensuring that they get enough daily physical activity is just as important as making sure that they are eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep.We know that everyone benefits from regular exercise,

but kids who are active tend to have stronger muscles and bones, be less likely to become overweight, which will decrease their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Besides enjoying the many physical benefits of daily

exercise, studies have shown that kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better equipped to handle physical and emotional challenges like running during gym class and studying for a big test.So, how much exercise does your child need? A good

rule of thumb to abide by is children and teens should get at least 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity. But, it doesnt stop there. According to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, infants dont have specific requirements but physical activity encourages motor development; toddlers should have 30 minutes of planned physical activity and 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity; preschool age children should have 60 minutes of planned physical activity and 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity and school age children should have one hour or more of activity broken up into bouts of 15 minutes.Those recommended guidelines may sound like a lot,

but dont worry. Most kids love to be active and, together, youll discover easy and fun ways to help your child meet the suggested guidelines. As you begin to look for different activities for your children to participate in, make sure one of these three physical activities is included in their 60 minutes or more of moving: Bone strengthening: include bone strengthening

activities, like basketball, jumping rope, or running. Aerobic activity: aerobic activity should make up most

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Muscle strengthening: Include muscle strengthening activities, like gymnastics, tug-of-war, or swinging on the monkey bars

By taking the time to show your kids the importance of regular physical activity at a young age, you will help set them up for a healthy lifestyle. Keep the following tips in mind to help make it possible for your child to get their much-needed daily activity

Limit TV and screen time to two hours a day. Encourage outside play when possible. Organize a variety of structured (i.e., sports) and

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It was difficult, later, to think of a time when Betsy and Tacy had not been friends.~Betsy-Tacy~

Before American Girl, there were Betsy and Tacy

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Best Friends Forever

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Though lots of children live on Hill Street, there are none Betsys age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they doher name is Tacy. From the moment they meet at Betsys fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy become such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one personBetsy-Tacy.Few books engage readers of all ages and are passed on

from generation to generation, as have the Betsy-Tacy series. What makes them even more special to those of us who live in the Southern Minnesota area is that they are set in Mankato (the fictional Deep Valley) and were written by local-born author Maud Hart Lovelace. People travel to Mankato from all over the United States and across the world to visit the Betsy-Tacy sites. How fortunate we are to have them in our own backyard!

Who was Maud Hart Lovelace? Born in Mankato on April 25, 1892 to Thomas and Stella (Palmer) Hart, her father owned a shoe store on South Front Street and later was elected Blue Earth County Treasurer. She was the middle of three daughters. Maud always believed she was born to be a writer. From

the time she could hold a pencil, she was writing diaries, poems, plays and stories. I cannot remember back to a year in which I did not consider myself to be a writer, and the younger I was the bigger that capital W, she said. The Betsy-Tacy books grew out of Maud Hart Lovelaces

storytelling to her daughter, Merian. She always wanted me to tell her stories of when I was a little girl in Mankato, she said. Doing so focused her thoughts on Mankato and stirred her memories of childhood. The idea for a book was born and Betsy-Tacy was published in 1940. Mauds fictional name was Betsy and her friend, Frances Kenneys became Tacy. Many of the characters


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believing that a bird will carry it up to Heaven. Schoolchildren bully a new immigrant Syrian girl. These stories offer life lessons that apply as well today as they did in 1900. The Betsy-Tacy books are timeless literary classics

every bit as beloved as Little House on the Prairie, Little Women and Anne of Green Gables. Betsy-Tacy is an ideal book to read to a young child or on which to start a beginning reader; the complexity of the writing increases with each successive volume, so the series grows with them. Fans can visit the Betsy and Tacy Houses and feel as

though they stepped into the pages of the Betsy-Tacy books! The Betsy-Tacy Society, a non-profit organization, purchased and restored Maud Hart Lovelaces and Frances Kenneys childhood homes on Center (Hill) Street. They have been designated National Literary Landmarks and are open to visitors on Saturdays from 1pm to 4 pm or by special appointment. Betsy-Tacy books and more are available in the gift shop.

You are invited to the 2016 Deep Valley Homecoming, a celebration of Lovelace and the Betsy-Tacy books, June 24-27, 2016. Each day will

be full of exciting events, including horse-drawn trolley rides, a Betsy-Tacy look-a-like contest, Young Artist and Young Writer competitions and much more. For more information, visit www.betsy-tacysociety.org, email [email protected] or call 507-345-9777.

and places in the books are based on real people and locales. Betsy-Tacy was never intended as the start of a series,

but because of its success, Maud continued to write about Deep Valley. Beginning when the children turn five, the books take them through high school and end with the early years following Betsys wedding. A volume was released nearly every year until 1955.Betsy and Tacy are imaginative and

adventuresome. They create a playhouse from a piano box, sell sand, dress up to go calling on neighbors and make Everything Pudding. They have picnics on the bench and climb the Big Hill. Together they go to school for the first time. Then one day, they come home to a wonderful surprisea new friend named Tib. Readers learn what it was like to live in early Mankato.

The first horseless carriage and telephone come to town. Betsy experiences the thrill of getting indoor plumbing! The end of their neighborhood for Betsy and Tacy was Lincoln Park, a pie-shaped wedge of lawn with a giant elm tree and a fountain in it. We witness Betsys excitement when her father suggests shes old enough to walk beyond the Lincoln Park boundary to visit the new Carnegie Library. Maud perfectly captures the innocence and magic of

childhood. Though the turn of the 20th century setting is far removed in time (far, at least for a child today), the characters and situations remain appealing and true. Even though they are children, Betsy and Tacys lives are, as in real life, not always happy. The death of Tacys baby sister, Bee, poignantly demonstrates the innocence of youth as Betsy and Tacy leave an Easter egg in a tree for Bee,


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For the past thirteen years I have been a single mother and have raised my three boys completely on my own. It has been exhausting, challenging and crazy at times. I have had my share of financial ups and downs, but it also has the best and happiest time of my life by far. My middle child was diagnosed with Autism before

the age of two. Specialists told me that he would never be able to speak to or comprehend me. That was just not acceptable and I wasnt going to let that be his destiny, so I quit my high paying job and jumped in with my both feet. Dove in, dedicating and educating myself about Autism so that he could thrive. I will not let anyone tell me what my son can or cannot do and challenge whats right for my family. I had opted out of the medication route, he is now fifteen, doing great and has worked so hard to overcome his challenges. He is funny, works out with a personal trainer three days a week, has many talents and I have no doubt that he will keep excelling. As he was growing up he wasnt accepted by his peers,

he was often bullied and that has broken my heart. It has

been quite a journey in learning that the world around us can be very kind, but that it has also been a very dark place in the responses we have gotten to my sons very real struggles and challenges that he has had to face every day. The Race to End Bullying is an event I held at Bethany

College and am currently attempting to raise money on GoFundMe to have another event to teach and remind kids about what bullying is and what to do if they encounter it. I started The Race to End Bullying to validate my sons worth and to show him that I cared how he was treated and that we would get through it together as a family. (Like my page on Facebook.) I think its important to mention that teaching our

youth that being different is okay, as well as teaching empathy and that no matter what our differences are to respect each other.My oldest son is now eighteen, landed an internship in

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my time evenly with each of my boys and make sure that they feel equally important. I hold them accountable for their actions, let them have a voice and validate their feelings. Exposing them to many different things and have given them every opportunity available, allowing them to be themselves with guidance and love. I have also embraced and welcomed their friends into our home with open arms.Currently Im enrolled as a full

time student, a published poet and a Ghostwriter for a talented local published author. I have volunteered extensively over the years and for the past ten years have been an advocate for parents with children that have been diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. I also have a website, selling Autism Awareness cards, www.mychildwithautismcards.com. I have recently taken an Autism Course at The Autism Society of MN and have received my certification. My boys have always come first

above anyone or anything. Weve had to embrace and tackle each challenge as they come. My plate is always full and I am a bit of a mama bear when it comes to my family. Life for us isnt always easy and at times difficult but, I have taken life by the horns, have a positive attitude and just keep moving forward. I am about empowering others and teaching my children to treat people with respect. We have had so much fun and have a trusting relationship. My family is brave, loving, smart and they make me smile. I am sincerely proud of them and to be their mother. My life is a beautiful place with them in it. If you want to learn more about

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They dont have to be perfect!!

Kids naturally have a short attention span so keep each pose under 30 seconds.

If they are old enough have them help you count to

10 while holding the pose.

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BRAND-NEW PROGRAMS LumpaWorld Challenge Amazing Hoopsters Catch the Reading Bug Global Games

RETURNING FAVORITES Gator Alley & Company RAD ZOO Airplane Rides Minnesota Zoomobile

Friends of the Deep Valley LibrariesTaylor

Summer Reading Program 2016

Get set...

READ!

On your mark,

Dont missprogramsand prizesthis summer!!

Sign Ups begin June 1

Programs begin June 7

Last Prize Day August 31

BLUE EARTH COUNTYLIBRARY SYSTEM

100 E. Main St., Mankato, MN507-304-4020

www.beclibrary.org

FAIRMONTAquatic Center

Splash Pool Aqua Climb Wall Speed Slide Lazy River Slide Sweet ShopOPEN JUN 4 - AUG 28

[Check website for hours and information]1400 S. Prairie Avenue, Fairmont

507-238-9292 fairmont.org/aquaticpark

Take the

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**Clothing pictured is courtesy of Scheels.

Fathers Day officially began in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, where 27-year-old Sonora Dodd proposed it as a way to honor the man who raised her when her mom died in childbirth. Dodd was at a church service thinking about how grateful she was for her father when she had the idea for Fathers Day, which would mirror Mothers Day but be celebrated in June her dads birthday month.

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A Bugs Life (1998)

A misfit ant, looking for warriors to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that

turn out to be an inept circus troupe.

Bee Movie (2007)

Barry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone

career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barrys life is saved by

Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers

humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides

to sue them.

The Ant Bully (2006)

After Lucas Nickle floods an ant colony with his watergun,

hes magically shrunken down to insect size and

sentenced to hard labor in the ruins.Epic(2013)

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest

setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands

together with a rag-tag group of characters in order to save

their world -- and ours.

Arachnophobia (1990)

A species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to the U.S. in a coffin and starts

to breed and kill.

Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers

Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an

alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.

Antz(1998)

A rather neurotic ant tries to break from his totalitarian society while trying to win the affection of the princess

he loves.

Maya the Bee Movie (2014)

Maya is a little bee with a big heart! Join her on an

epic adventure

Miniscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

(2013)In a peaceful little clearing, the remains of a picnic hastily abandoned spark

warfare between two tribes of ants...

Bug Movies

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Turbo(2013)

A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve his biggest dream: winning the Indy 500.

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Smores Pinwheels

1Melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave in a medium bowl for 1 minutes or until completely melted, stirring halfway through.

2While the marshmallows are melting, mix the rice cereal and the graham cracker crumbs together in a large bowl.

3 Stir the melted marshmallow mixture into the rice cereal.4 Line a 1015 jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.

5 Press the rice cereal in an even layer to fill the jelly roll pan (or as I did, a 13 x18 half-sheet pan that I filled full),

6 Spread the marshmallow creme evenly over the cereal layer and top with the mini chocolate chips chips.

7 Place the pan in a 200F oven for 2 minutes, just long enough to start melting the chocolate chips. Remove from the oven and spread the chocolate out in an even layer over the marshmallow creme.

8 Using the parchment paper, carefully roll the rice cereal treat into a tight log.

9 Refrigerate for one hour and slice into pinwheels once the chocolate and marshmallow are set.

Enjoy

Youll need:10 oz miniature marshmallows

cup salted butter5 cups rice cereal

cup graham cracker crumbs7 oz jar marshmallow creme

1 1/2 cups miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips

Tip: Spray your offset spatula with non-stick spray before pressing the rice cereal onto the parchment and again when you spread the

marshmallow creme on top of the rice cereal. This will make it easier to spread the rice cereal without becoming a sticky mess.

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700 Luther DriveMankato, MN 56001

507.344.7000 | blc.edu

Information and registration forms for BLC summer camps can be found at BLC.EDU/SUMMER-CAMPS

BASKETBALL CAMP // GRADES 58June 610 and June 1317ART CAMP // GRADES 58 June 2024 ART CAMP // GRADES 912 June 2024 SCIENCE CAMP // GRADES 79 July 1114 VOLLEYBALL CAMP // GRADES 912 July 1114 THEATRE CAMP // GRADES 912 July 1116 MEDIA BOOT CAMP // GRADES 1012 July 1721 BASKETBALL CAMP // GRADES 912 July 1822 VOLLEYBALL CAMP // GRADES 58 July 2528 TENNIS CAMP // GRADES 912 August 811

your BLC guide tohappy camping2016 SUMMER CAMPS

Basketball and Leadership CampsGolf Camps

Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and EthicsGymnastics Camp

High Altitude Ballooning Summer Camp Minnesota High School Dance Festival

Running Camp Show Choir Camp

Soccer CampsSprinting Camp

Swim CampsTennis and Life Camps

Track and Field Throwers CampsVolleyball Camps

Womens Hockey CampYouth Football Camps

For more information, visit GUSTAVUS.EDU/CAMPS

Summer Dance CampFree Frozen Dance Camp *for new students

Ages 3-6 June 27-30 3:00-3:55 PMBeach Party Ages 3-5

July 11-14 10:00-10:55 AMPrincess Dance Camp Ages 3-5

July 18-22 & Aug 15-18 4:00-4:55 PMBoys Hip Hop Beginner Ages 6+

August 8-11 6:00-6:55 PM

FOR THE FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.dcsmdance.com

Register today!!! Call the studio 507-625-2005or email [email protected]

For more information contact:Emilee Thiesse 507.389.2678

[email protected]

Brochures and online registration available at:

www.msumavericks.com

Overnight CampJune 12-14

Team CampJune 16-17

Day CampJune 20-22

Elite CampJune 23

2016 GIRLS'BASKETBALL CAMP

Maverick Youth CampJune 13-15 Grades 3-6

Skill Development CampJuly 12-14 Grades 6-12

Maverick Team CampJuly 16 & 17 Varsity & JV

Website: www.nubook.com/msuvolleyballFor more information contact:

[email protected] 507-389-5339A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

and an Af rmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.

July 18-20 Grades 6-12(July 18-Hitters, July 19-Setters, July 20-Ball Control)

Specialized Training Academy

2016 SUMMERVOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Mankato Area Public SchoolsCommunity Education & Recreation

Department

Great Summer Programs Available! Online registration available at www.mankatocer.com

Camps & classes for youth grades Pre - K Senior High

Pre-registration required! Space is limited!

Discounts available. Call our of ce at 387-5501for more information

Rigorous programming that is challenging and FUN!

For More Information, Contact Mankato Community Education at 507-387-5501, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or stop by our of ce #100 at Lincoln Community Center

(110 Fulton Street) in Mankato, MN

Do you have a kids after school activities program that you would like featured in our after school

activities guide that will print in August?

Contact Classifi eds507-344-6359 or classifi [email protected]

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700 Luther DriveMankato, MN 56001

507.344.7000 | blc.edu

Information and registration forms for BLC summer camps can be found at BLC.EDU/SUMMER-CAMPS

BASKETBALL CAMP // GRADES 58June 610 and June 1317ART CAMP // GRADES 58 June 2024 ART CAMP // GRADES 912 June 2024 SCIENCE CAMP // GRADES 79 July 1114 VOLLEYBALL CAMP // GRADES 912 July 1114 THEATRE CAMP // GRADES 912 July 1116 MEDIA BOOT CAMP // GRADES 1012 July 1721 BASKETBALL CAMP // GRADES 912 July 1822 VOLLEYBALL CAMP // GRADES 58 July 2528 TENNIS CAMP // GRADES 912 August 811

your BLC guide tohappy camping2016 SUMMER CAMPS

Basketball and Leadership CampsGolf Camps

Gustavus Academy for Faith, Science, and EthicsGymnastics Camp

High Altitude Ballooning Summer Camp Minnesota High School Dance Festival

Running Camp Show Choir Camp

Soccer CampsSprinting Camp

Swim CampsTennis and Life Camps

Track and Field Throwers CampsVolleyball Camps

Womens Hockey CampYouth Football Camps

For more information, visit GUSTAVUS.EDU/CAMPS

Summer Dance CampFree Frozen Dance Camp *for new students

Ages 3-6 June 27-30 3:00-3:55 PMBeach Party Ages 3-5

July 11-14 10:00-10:55 AMPrincess Dance Camp Ages 3-5

July 18-22 & Aug 15-18 4:00-4:55 PMBoys Hip Hop Beginner Ages 6+

August 8-11 6:00-6:55 PM

FOR THE FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.dcsmdance.com

Register today!!! Call the studio 507-625-2005or email [email protected]

For more information contact:Emilee Thiesse 507.389.2678

[email protected]

Brochures and online registration available at:

www.msumavericks.com

Overnight CampJune 12-14

Team CampJune 16-17

Day CampJune 20-22

Elite CampJune 23

2016 GIRLS'BASKETBALL CAMP

Maverick Youth CampJune 13-15 Grades 3-6

Skill Development CampJuly 12-14 Grades 6-12

Maverick Team CampJuly 16 & 17 Varsity & JV

Website: www.nubook.com/msuvolleyballFor more information contact:

[email protected] 507-389-5339A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

and an Af rmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.

July 18-20 Grades 6-12(July 18-Hitters, July 19-Setters, July 20-Ball Control)

Specialized Training Academy

2016 SUMMERVOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Mankato Area Public SchoolsCommunity Education & Recreation

Department

Great Summer Programs Available! Online registration available at www.mankatocer.com

Camps & classes for youth grades Pre - K Senior High

Pre-registration required! Space is limited!

Discounts available. Call our of ce at 387-5501for more information

Rigorous programming that is challenging and FUN!

For More Information, Contact Mankato Community Education at 507-387-5501, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or stop by our of ce #100 at Lincoln Community Center

(110 Fulton Street) in Mankato, MN

Do you have a kids after school activities program that you would like featured in our after school

activities guide that will print in August?

Contact Classifi eds507-344-6359 or classifi [email protected]

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TRANSFORM YOUR CHILDS SUMMER FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY!

In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Dakota Meadows Middle SchoolJuly 18 - 22, 2016

Learn more at campinvention.org or by calling 800.968.4332.

Save $15 when you register by May 10th and use promo code SPRING

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TRANSFORM YOUR CHILDS SUMMER FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY!

In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Dakota Meadows Middle SchoolJuly 18 - 22, 2016

Learn more at campinvention.org or by calling 800.968.4332.

Save $15 when you register by May 10th and use promo code SPRING

KEY: 1. May Day 2. Cinco de Mayo 3. Mothers Day4. Memorial Day 5. Flag Day 6. Fathers Day 7. Star Wars Day 8. Last Day of School

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Do you have any leftover Easter eggs?

Here is a craft that is perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

Popcorn Maracas!

F u r - b a b i e s

BENCHS is happily at home at Riverside Regional Pet Shelter

1250 North River Drive, Mankato MN 56001

507.625.6373 | [email protected]

Adoption Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m & Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Other times by appointment.

MeetDawber

Im an adult boy cat. I have short black fur with a little bit of white on my chest, kind of like a bow tie!I am house trained, neutered and up to date on all of my shots!I would love to come home with you and snuggle up in your lap!

MeetBubba!

Im an adult boy dog. I am a Lab mix and super happy around kids

and other dogs, although Im not too keen on cats-eww!

I am house trained, neutered and up to date on all of my shots!

I would love to come home with you and run and jump and play all day!


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For more information, visit www.BlueEarthCountyHistory.com

507-345-5566

Historic Hubbard House Experience Early 1900s Mankato

606 S. Broad St., Mankato

Hubbard House Hours Open Weekends May-September Explore the mansion of local flour mill giant, R.D. Hubbard and his family in the early 1900s. Guided tours; admission charged. Free living history events during summer.

EVENTS

Story Time Fridays 10:30 am June 3 - August 26

Victorian Lawn Party June 4, 1-4 pm

Discover Your Story Blue Earth County History Center

424 Warren St., Mankato

History Center Hours Tues.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm Sat., 10 am-4 pm The History Center includes a Gift Shop, Marian Anderson Art Gallery, Research Center and Museum.

The Museum features a Discovery Lab, diorama of Old Mankato, treasures

from local author Maud Hart Lovelace and interactive Pioneer Cabin and Barn for kids.

Admission charged.

Do you have any leftover Easter eggs?

Here is a craft that is perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

Popcorn Maracas!Supplies

Plastic Easter EggsMasking Tape

Unpopped popcornPlastic Spoons

Markers

#1 Fill the Easter eggs half full with popcorn.

#2 Place a spoon on either side of the egg and wrap the masking tape around the egg

and the spoons and tape the ends of the spoons together.

#3 Decorate the masking tape with all sorts of fun colors (you could even use stickers or glitter!)

#4 Shake, shake, shake your maracas!!

F u r - b a b i e s


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Flag Dayjune 14 is flag day.

can you find the words hidden in the puzzle that have something to do with the holiday?

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Why are as like flowers?

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What creature is smarter than a talking parrot?

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What do you call two ants that run away to get married?

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Whats worse than a worm in your apple?

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A. Half a worm.

What did the mother broom say to the baby broom?

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When did the fly fly?

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Why did the fly never land on the

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