Kid oh 2015

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MIRACLE LEAGUE OFNORTH MANKATO

A Busy Mom’s TaleHOW DO YOU DO IT?

FROZEN SUMMERTREATS

noshYOGA POSES

for kids!

SIBLEY PARK

SUMMER 2015

Everybody Wins

CHILDREN’SMUSEUMREADY FORPLAY!

Crafts for kidsBRANCH OUT!

OliviaAge 6

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kids’ clinicaugust 1, 2015

join us for ourkid-focused day that is

all about health and fun!

11 am - 2 pmODHC kids day• refreshments•music & activities• drawings for prizes• face painting• building tours• connect with community resources• say hi and get your picture takenwith the odhc kids

check out our newkid-friendly rooms!

8 am - 5 pmappointments are limited, call today!• immunizations• well-child and sports physicals• dental screenings

309 Holly Lane, Mankato MN • 507.388.2120 • www.odhc.orgMedical • Dental • Behavioral Health

CallietheCounselor

Dr. OdieDr.

Flossie

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kids’ clinicaugust 1, 2015

join us for ourkid-focused day that is

all about health and fun!

11 am - 2 pmODHC kids day• refreshments•music & activities• drawings for prizes• face painting• building tours• connect with community resources• say hi and get your picture takenwith the odhc kids

check out our newkid-friendly rooms!

8 am - 5 pmappointments are limited, call today!• immunizations• well-child and sports physicals• dental screenings

309 Holly Lane, Mankato MN • 507.388.2120 • www.odhc.orgMedical • Dental • Behavioral Health

CallietheCounselor

Dr. OdieDr.

Flossie

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Specialized Care For Your Children & Teenagers

Mankato507-387-4078

New Ulm507-354-8943

www.kidswillsmile.comExtraordinary Care For Your Child

Smile with us … we care! MANKATO BALLET COMPANY

www.mankatoballet.org

phone: 507.625.7716studio address: 731 South Front Street, Mankato MN

register for all these classes online through our website at

for more information or if you have questions email us at: [email protected]

SUMMER BALLET CLASSES4 week sessions starting Thursday July 2nd

Creative Movement (ages 3-4) 1:45-2:30pm $45Pre-Ballet 1/Pre-Ballet 2 (ages 5-6) 2:30-3:15pm $50Ballet 1 (ages 6-7) 3:15-4:00pm $50Ballet 1A/1B (ages 7-9) 4:00-5:00pm $55Ballet 2A/2B (ages 9-11) 5:00-6:00pm $55Ballet 3A/3B (ages 10-13) 6:00-7:15pm $65Ballet 4A/4B/Adult (ages 13+) 7:15-8:45pm $75

SUMMER TAP CLASSES4 week sessions starting Thursday July 2nd

Beginning Tap 5:15-6:00pm $45(For dancers ages 5-9 or were in Tap 1 this past fall)Intermediate Tap 4:00-5:00pm $55(For dancers ages 8-12 with 1-2 years of experience)Advanced Tap 6:00-7:00pm $55(For dancers ages 11 + with 2+ years of experience)

SUMMER WORLDFUSION CLASSES

6 week session starting Wednesday June 10thAll levels of experience welcome 6:00-7:00pm$75 (Recommended for dancers age 13 and older)

SUMMER INTENSIVEPROGRAMS

Intermediate dancers with several years ofprior dance experience may take our Junior

Intensive. It runs Monday, Tuesday andWednesday from 11:30-4:30pm. It is offeredthe week of August 17th. Dancers get a dailyballet class and will also get classes in Lyical,

Jazz, and Tap.

Advanced dancers with previous pointe orpre-pointe experience may take our SeniorIntensive. It runs Monday through Fridayfrom 9:30am to 3:30pm. It is offered theweeks of August 10th and 17th. Dancers

may register for individual weeks or for bothweeks. Dancers will get 4 classes each day

ranging from Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz,World Fusion, and Yoga.

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Specialized Care For Your Children & Teenagers

Mankato507-387-4078

New Ulm507-354-8943

www.kidswillsmile.comExtraordinary Care For Your Child

Smile with us … we care! MANKATO BALLET COMPANY

www.mankatoballet.org

phone: 507.625.7716studio address: 731 South Front Street, Mankato MN

register for all these classes online through our website at

for more information or if you have questions email us at: [email protected]

SUMMER BALLET CLASSES4 week sessions starting Thursday July 2nd

Creative Movement (ages 3-4) 1:45-2:30pm $45Pre-Ballet 1/Pre-Ballet 2 (ages 5-6) 2:30-3:15pm $50Ballet 1 (ages 6-7) 3:15-4:00pm $50Ballet 1A/1B (ages 7-9) 4:00-5:00pm $55Ballet 2A/2B (ages 9-11) 5:00-6:00pm $55Ballet 3A/3B (ages 10-13) 6:00-7:15pm $65Ballet 4A/4B/Adult (ages 13+) 7:15-8:45pm $75

SUMMER TAP CLASSES4 week sessions starting Thursday July 2nd

Beginning Tap 5:15-6:00pm $45(For dancers ages 5-9 or were in Tap 1 this past fall)Intermediate Tap 4:00-5:00pm $55(For dancers ages 8-12 with 1-2 years of experience)Advanced Tap 6:00-7:00pm $55(For dancers ages 11 + with 2+ years of experience)

SUMMER WORLDFUSION CLASSES

6 week session starting Wednesday June 10thAll levels of experience welcome 6:00-7:00pm$75 (Recommended for dancers age 13 and older)

SUMMER INTENSIVEPROGRAMS

Intermediate dancers with several years ofprior dance experience may take our Junior

Intensive. It runs Monday, Tuesday andWednesday from 11:30-4:30pm. It is offeredthe week of August 17th. Dancers get a dailyballet class and will also get classes in Lyical,

Jazz, and Tap.

Advanced dancers with previous pointe orpre-pointe experience may take our SeniorIntensive. It runs Monday through Fridayfrom 9:30am to 3:30pm. It is offered theweeks of August 10th and 17th. Dancers

may register for individual weeks or for bothweeks. Dancers will get 4 classes each day

ranging from Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz,World Fusion, and Yoga.

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6 TheBuzz Checkoutkid-

friendlyeventsaroundtown!

10 SibleyPark Alpacasand skatingandcardio

ohmy!

15 Paws Allaboutsome

not-so-furryfriends-reptiles!

16 MiracleLeagueofNorthMankato

Ifyoubuildittheywillcome.Baseballforeveryone.

18 DollarsandSense Saving,notjustfor

grown-ups.

20 BeHealthy TheABCsofsun

protection.

22 BeActive Skateboarding

andArchery,trysomethingnew!

25 HowDoYouDoIt? AmberPower,

localmom.

26 FancyPants Summersidewalk

fashions.

32 hOMie Easyposesforyour

littleyogi.

34 PenNames Kiwiinthesunby

SophieGatchell.

35 LocalDestination Fourlocalplaces

tocheckoutthissummer!

36 Nosh Frozenfruittreats.

38 Pages Hotweatherreads.

40 TheChildren’sMuseum

HandsonPlay.

46 Flicks SummerAdventures

onthebigscreen.

47 Powder’sPages Activityfunwitha

localflair.

54 BeCrafty SticksO’Fun!

In partnership with United States Patent and Trademark Office

Camp Invention builds confidence in children entering grades 1-6!

Local educators will be leading the week of hands-on fun

Be a part of something BIG!

Last chance to join the fun this summer! Sign up now at campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332.

Contents

OliviaClothes by:

Once Upon a Child

Photography by:Rhonda Milbrett

Photography

Cover Kid

Comeseemeon

Page10!

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4 • Kid-oh! | Summer 2015In partnership with United States Patent and Trademark Office

Camp Invention builds confidence in children entering grades 1-6!

Local educators will be leading the week of hands-on fun

Be a part of something BIG!

Last chance to join the fun this summer! Sign up now at campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332.

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CELEBRATING

60YEARS

THE NAME YOU KNOW AND TRUST For 60 years McGowan Water Conditioning has been serving Mankato and Southern Minnesota with water treatment services and products to provide clean water for healthy living.

• Filtration Systems• Water Softeners• Reverse Osmosis• UV Lights• Water Heaters

401 Eleanor Street | Mankato, MN | McGowanWater.com | (507) 388-3361

Book YourFamily Vacation

Today!

Amber Pietan Travel Agency can send you on a luxuriousvacation to the world’s most wonderous destinations

The Luxury Travel Experience of a Lifetime!

Summer 2015 • VOLume 1, ISSue 2PUBLISHERJohn Elchert

EDITORGinny Bergerson

Associate Editor/Artistic Director Jordan Greer

CONTRIBUTORSFingerprint DesignMarianne CarlsonPet Expo/The Paw

Minnesota Valley Federal Credit UnionMankato Clinic, Children’s Health Center

Mankato Family YMCACharley’s Restaurant

Sophie GatchellBlue Earth County Library

The Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaOnce Upon A Child

Erika LoHolly Dodge

Rachel CompartBurt Mattson

PHOTOGRAPHERRhonda Milbrett Photography

PAGE DESIGNERChristina Sankey

ADVERTISING MANAGERGinny Bergerson

ADVERTISING SALESJordan Greer

Marianne CarlsonJosh Zimmerman

Danny CreelPaige Hoehn

Deb PettersonJen WanderscheidTheresa HaefnerMatt Houselog

ADVERTISING ASSISTANTBarb Wass

ADVERTISING DESIGNERSChristina Sankey

Sue Hammar

CIRCULATION DIRECTORDenise Zernechel

Kid-Oh! Magazine is published byThe Free Press Media quarterly 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

Happy Summer Kid-Oh! readers!So what did you think of the first issue of Kid-Oh!? We have heard a lot of great comments and, of course, many ideas on what we should be doing with

this magazine. Everything from contests to fashion shows to a Mom think-tank. I am all for it, so let’s get it started…look for the who, what, when on Facebook…“Neah, Neah, Neah” or is it “Bhhhaaaaa” go the goats at Sibley Park Zoo? Tell me, you have seen them? If not, be sure to go, get a handful of feed for the goats, alpacas, peacocks, horses and other animals. But don’t take them home, this is their home in the warmer months and we are certainly glad for that. The animals are a wonderful stop as you make your way through beautiful Sibley Park to see all the other facets of this 128 year old gem in Mankato. Marianne Carlson got a chance to talk to the city and she tells you all about it in this issue. Have you had a chance to read Sophie’s stories? She is a charmer and our local kid writer. You can see more of her on youtube.com at Sophiestarfish1203. I highly recommend the Lifespan Of A Leopard Gecko. This will be a sure way to get to know her up close and personal. We have asked her to decorate one of the Free Press Media racks that holds newspapers, check it out on page 9. Ages three to seventy. That’s right, everyone gets to play. Where? In the Miracle League of North Mankato. They come from all over Southern Minnesota to be a part of it. Eric Sletten, Director of the Miracle League, talks to Marianne Carlson about how he is made for the job and how much joy it brings to the participants. Make sure you have a moment to read Everyone Bats! Everyone Scores! Everybody Wins! and take a look at the park located at Fallenstein Field in upper North Mankato. Please make sure you are sharing ideas with us. You can post them to Facebook if you like, just look for Kid-Oh and join the fun. Oh and be sure you say hello to “Goatie”.

Ginny Bergerson

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CELEBRATING

60YEARS

THE NAME YOU KNOW AND TRUST For 60 years McGowan Water Conditioning has been serving Mankato and Southern Minnesota with water treatment services and products to provide clean water for healthy living.

• Filtration Systems• Water Softeners• Reverse Osmosis• UV Lights• Water Heaters

401 Eleanor Street | Mankato, MN | McGowanWater.com | (507) 388-3361

Book YourFamily Vacation

Today!

Amber Pietan Travel Agency can send you on a luxuriousvacation to the world’s most wonderous destinations

The Luxury Travel Experience of a Lifetime!

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The Buzz

SongsontheLawnEvery Thursday in June

11 am to 1 pmJackson Park

4SummerReadingProgramStarts!

Blue Earth County Library, Mankato and Taylor Library, North Mankato

June 1 - July 3

SolticeOutdoorMusicFestival

Riverfront Park11:30 am

20 KiwanisThunderofDrums7pm-9:30pm

Blakeslee Stadium

29

ADAYwITHTHEMANKATO

MOONDOGSin the YMCA Blue Gym at

9:00 a.m.

6

ANIMALTRACKS&SIGNS

1pm-2pmMinneopa State Park

take a hike to identify a wide range of animal signs and tracks along with the chance to make our own tracks.

6

ESSENTIALACTINGSKILLS

4:30 - 6:30 pmChildren’s Museum of Southern Minnesota

Join Travis Carpenter, guest instructor and theatre artist,

for an introductory skill-based theatre camp. 4th - 6th grade.

Registration required.

15-19

MNAIRSPECTACuLAR

Mankato Regional Airport

26-27

ARCHERYINTHEPARK

3pm -5pmMinneopa State Park

This program covers the basics of archery (safety, proper care of the equipment and how to use a bow)

26

RIPROARKIDSTRIATHLON-

MANKATO8am-12pm

Spring Lake Park

27ARTSPLASH

ARTFAIR10am-4pm

1001 Belgrade Avenue, North Mankato

11th Annual ArtSplash Art Fair at the North Mankato Taylor Library

will feature regional artists showing and selling their wares

20

COCK-A-DOODLEZOO10:00am

Various animal friends will be at the library for you to visit with and learn

about. Fire Station Garage below the City Offices

10

June

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SaintPeter4thofJulyParade

4

NorthMankatoFunDays

8-12

AliveAfter5Begins5pm

Jackson Parkevery Thursday night in August

13

NicolletCountyFairSaint Peter

5-9Ribfest

Riverfront Park, Mankato

6-9

wildaboutwildlife7-8pm

Minneopa State ParkWhat are some of the cool animals

that can be found at Minneopa State Park? How about one that climbs

trees to escape predators and uses its ears to hunt prey?

1

ArtStudioworkshop9:00 - 11:00 am

Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota

Join Mia in the Whiz Bang studio for hands-on art workshops.

Students will explore well-known art movements through its artists, styles, and materials. K - 3rd grade.


4, 11, 18 & 25

PrairieBisonHike7-8pm

Minneopa State ParkSoon Minneopa State Park will be

home for a bison herd. Join up for a walk through what will become the

bison pasture.

23

MinnesotaStateFairState Fair Grounds, Saint Paul

27-7

MinnesotaVikingsTrainingCampbegins

The Minnesota Vikings will arrive in Mankato on July 25 for the 50th year

of Vikings Training Camp.

25whatlivesintheriver?

Fish7-8pm

Minneopa State ParkIn this presentation, visitors will

discover some of the more interesting fish that live in the

Minnesota River and what is behind this improvement including how safe

is it to eat the fish

3

STEMCamp1:00 - 3:00 pm

Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota

Join Deb in the Whiz Bang Studio to explore hands-on STEM activities designed specifically for 1st-3rd

graders! Each morning is dedicated to a different STEM topic, including

robotics, building/engineering, aerodynamics, and mechanical

design. 1st - 3rd grade. Registration required.

27-30

PreschoolCreativeDramaworkshops

9:00 - 10:30 amChildren’s Museum of Southern Minnesota

Join us for creative drama with Megan to explore characters and

environments insipired by picture books by using bodies, voices, and imaginations! Ages 4-6.


7, 14, 21 & 28

BlueEarthCountyFairGarden City

30-1

July

August

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Can you find this Kid-Oh!

decorated news box around town?

When you find it, post your picture with it on

our Facebook page.

Decorated by Sophie Gatchell

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A Destination for All Ages and All Seasons

Sibley PArk

By Marianne Carlson

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Hey kids! Did you know that Sibley Park was established in 1887 and is named after Minnesota’s first Governor Henry Hastings Sibley?

That means Sibley Park is 128 years old!During that time, the layout of the park has changed many times. It used to be

a horse racing track, a regional zoo and even a museum.Sibley Park is a popular place for family reunions, business meetings, company

picnics and large group gatherings. The gazebo and gardens are favorite sites for outdoor weddings and photography sessions.

Other attractions that can’t be miss at Sibley Park are the pond, the CHS Pergola, the Sibley Park Pavilion, Sibley Farm and Sibley HealthBeat outdoor exercise equipment.

Photography by Rhonda Milbrett Photography

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Main Feature

Sibley FarmPeople from all over Minnesota visit the Sibley Farm playground

and farm animals. Thanks to generous donations from lots of different people, the city was able to build amazing farm-themed playground equipment, purchase farm animals and build them really cool houses to live in.

Meet The AnimalsWhen you decide to take a break from

climbing, jumping and sliding you can follow the walking paths through the farm and you will meet all kinds of new friends – especially if you give them a handful or two of feed from the vending machines. This food is special! It is designed just for them. Other food can make the animals sick and may be harmful to their health. So don’t give your new friends part of your granola bar!

Some of the animals that live at Sibley Farm are alpacas, calves, goats, peacocks, horses, pigs, lambs, chicks and ducklings. There are also koi fish in the pond.

During the winter, real farmers take care of the animals. They feed the animals and keep them warm until spring time when they return to their home at Sibley Farm.

Sibley Farm is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (mid-spring, summer and early fall).

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Main Feature

Sibley HealthbeatIn the summer of 2013, Mayo Clinic Health System donated

the Sibley HealthBeat - the first outdoor fitness system in a Mankato park.

This cross-generational fitness equipment includes: mobility, stretching, a cardio stepper, a squat press, plyometrics, Tai-Chi wheels, chest/back press, assisted row, push-ups, pull-ups, dips, abdominal crunches and leg lifts.

The Sibley HealthBeat outdoor fitness system is a partnership between Mayo Clinic Health System and the City of Mankato to promote physical activity, health and wellness for the community.

This outdoor fitness system makes it easy to engage in fitness and be active at no cost. People of all ages can participate and it is fun!

Winter WonderlandSibley Park is not just a warm weather destination. It is a terrific place to take the

family for a winter adventure. People love to cross-country ski the trails and the north side of Sibley Park has the best sledding hill in Southern Minnesota. Hang on to your stocking caps because it is fast!

And don’t forget about the Mary Dotson ice skating rink located near the center of the park.

During the holiday season the Kiwanis light display CAN NOT be missed!Did you know that it takes nearly 1,000 volunteers five weekends to set up the

display? There are over 1 million lights and over 8 miles of extension cords connecting all the displays and trees to all the different power supplies!

Most of the displays were handmade by committee members and volunteers. New displays are added each year and the entire display has nearly doubled in size since 2012 when it first started.

PlaygroundThe farm-themed playground equipment is like nothing you’ve

ever seen. You can climb, jump and slide down just about everything – including a grain silo with platforms on the inside and a climbing wall on the outside! There is a big red barn with hay bales, bells, a bridge and slides. There is even a real tractor!

Whether you are five or 95, Sibley Park has something for everyone. It is a family

picnic paradise, a playground for exercise and

imagination, and it is a beautiful place to just take a stroll, where you can truly stop and smell the roses!

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Welcome back! Today we are going to be talking about REPTILES! Now we know some of you may not love reptiles and some others may even

be a little scared of them so we would like to help you get past that fear through education. Most people think that reptiles, snakes usually, are slimy and cold but that is not true at all. A reptile’s skin will be warm an either smooth or bumpy depending on what type of scales cover their body. If a reptile gets too cold, they will die. So the idea that a snake is going to be cold and slimy just isn’t true. Another common belief is that all snakes are venomous, which means they have poison in their teeth, is again not true. Most snakes in the world are considered constrictors and must kill their food by squeezing it before they can eat it. Although our snakes here at Pet Expo are not venomous, it’s always important to be careful around them anyway. Remember to always wash your hands after touching them.

Now, let’s talk about what separates a reptile from the other species of animals here. That is mostly going to be that reptiles are cold-blooded and mammals and bird are warm blooded. What does that mean? Well, reptiles in the wild need to use the sun in order to keep themselves moving around and the same goes for our pet reptiles in our homes. We can’t give our reptiles any sun in our store, so we keep them warm with hear lamps. A heat lamp is a light bulb that gets so warm it works like sunshine for pet reptiles and they will rest, bask, in that light to keep them happy and healthy.

What else is different with reptiles? Let us talk about their diet. Depending on which type of reptile you are looking at; whether it’s a snake, lizard, gecko, turtle, or tortoise reptiles have different food needs than a dog or a cat. Most reptiles ear bug. Crickets usually and they

love them! Geckos and lizards for example ear crickets as big as the space between their eyes and sometimes even bigger! Some lizards, like a bearded dragon, will even eat cockroaches or baby mice. If you are going to get a lizard or gecko you will need to be able to provide it with plenty of bugs every couple of days, but don’t worry we have plenty for sale here.

Snakes on the other hand will not ear crickets. They need mice or even rates for the the bigger snakes. A snake can open its mouth so wide they are able to eat a meal much larger than its head. Imagine opening your mouth so wide that you could swallow a whole apple or even a watermelon! Because snakes eat larger meals than most animals, they only have to eat once a week. Sometimes the really big snakes in zoos only have to eat once a month.

Turtles and tortoises eat a wider variety of foods that the other reptiles do. Their meals are mostly vegetables and fruit. Think of a really big salad! These critters love dark leafy greens such as kale, collard greens and other types of lettuce. Do you know the biggest difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Well, MOST turtles need to have a home that has water and land but a tortoise lives on land and gets most of its water from food. If a tortoise is something you are interested in owning it’s important to know most tortoises can live 40 or more years. Believe it or not, some of them can even live 100 years!

We are getting close to the end of our reptile journey today and we hope you’ve learned something new. If you

have any questions, or just want to interact with any of the reptiles we’ve talked about, then please come on in to Pet Expo an we will be glad to help you out!

PawsContributed by

The Paw/Pet Expo

Reptiles!

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EvErybody Bats! EvErybody Scores!

It’s a warm day in June. The sun peeks out from behind feathery clouds passing overhead.

It is baseball season and the stands are packed. The pitcher throws the ball. The batter swings and

misses. The batter gets ready for pitch number two. The pitcher tosses the ball and it’s a hit!

The batter smiles, drops the bat and rolls his wheelchair to first base as fast as he can. The outfielders hurry to get the ball and toss it to the pitcher.

The crowd roars! Friends and family members continue to cheer as players of the Miracle League take turns at the plate.

Why Join Miracle League?“It is hard to explain what they are missing out on

unless you’ve seen it,” Eric Sletten, Director of the Miracle League of North Mankato said with a smile. “When you see the excitement on the athlete’s faces and on the parent’s faces when these athletes throw or hit a ball or when they play with other kids for the first time – it is so powerful.”

Athletes with a wide range of disabilities, including an array of physical disabilities and intellectual disabilities, participate in Miracle League.

Miracle league is not just for kids – adults can play too.

“Last season, our youngest player was three and our oldest player was 70,” Sletten said with a grin. “The mission of Miracle League is to give athletes, of all abilities, and all ages, the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league.”

The Miracle League of North Mankato is broken down into three different age groups: youth ages 3-10; youth ages 11-19; and adults ages 19+.

Games are played at Fallenstein Field, which is a barrier free, wheelchair accessible baseball field.

The summer season starts the second week of June and

runs through mid-August. They also have a fall league that runs from early September to mid-October. Athletes from all over the area participate in the Miracle League.

“We have players who come from Easton, New Ulm, Owatonna, Mankato and North Mankato,” Sletten said. “We couldn’t do this out the help of volunteers. They are essential. As more players have joined the league, the need for volunteers has also increased. High school kids are great. Parents are great. We run a background check on all of our volunteers, but other than that, the only rule about volunteering is that you have to be a fan of fun.”

What does the future hold?Right now, Sletten is working on creating more traveling

opportunities for Miracle League athletes. Last season, they traveled to Lakeville and the Lakeville team traveled to Fallenstein Field in North Mankato.

“I really want to give my athletes that same experience that other traveling teams have,” Sletten said. “It is partly a social thing, but it is also a pride thing.”

The league has grown every year since it started. This is Sletten’s 3rd season running the league and it now has over 100 participants from Southern Minnesota.

When asked if his players use a tee when batting, Sletten said, “Very rarely. We do have a couple of blind athletes who use the tee, but most of the athletes

learn how to play using adaptive methods. It is all about understanding what each player needs and adapting to their level.”

Sletten coached Special Olympics for 10 years before taking the position as the Director of Miracle League. “I was made for this job,” Sletten said with an infectious smile. “The best part of this job is just seeing them have fun. This league brings so much joy to their lives – it’s really cool to be a part of something so special.”

Wins!EvErybody

By Marianne Carlson

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Do you give your children everything they want? More than likely, you don’t (or

can’t). One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to teach your children how and why to save money. This simple action will be something they will use for the rest of their lives and maybe, just maybe, they will find financial security in the midst of struggle. But how do you do this?

One of the most important things you can do is to set up a savings account with your child. Most Credit Unions and Banks offer youth accounts with special features to educate kids about saving money for their future. Often these accounts have a higher yield to help and encourage children to grow their savings. You can review the statement with your child each month to make sure they understand about interest and the importance it plays in earning money over the duration of their lives.

A critical way to teach your children about saving money is to have multiple conversations about understanding what they need versus what they want. Explain to them that sometimes you cannot get everything you want, but if you set up financial goals, you may be able to get more of what you want than you would have otherwise. Show them some of your family’s financial goals and discuss ways the family can work together to achieve them. This can be done in a family meeting or just while you are shopping with your children, whether at the grocery store or a local department store. Sharing your own experiences with your children shows them more than just that they should be saving, it helps them understand why it’s important.

You should also discuss the many different options they have when it comes to saving money for something they want. For example, if your daughter would like to purchase a favorite toy at the store, you can help her set up parameters that will help her earn enough money for that toy. Does she babysit or get an allowance

for doing chores around the house? If so, how much of that money should be saved? How much can be spent? Should she use all of the money she obtains in one month to purchase the item, or should she save half each time she babysits and purchase the item in the near future?

The younger generation likes to have things “now” and so credit problems continue to exist. Instead of saving money and using credit when appropriate, it is often used too frequently for the things we want. When you teach your children to save, you are teaching them a valuable skill comparable to any other skill they will use in their future.

To learn more about the different products and services available to kids visit your local Credit Union or Bank.

Written by the Staff at Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union

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find a modest vacation less stressful because it fits neatly within their budget.

Here are some ideas for inexpensive summer vacations that won’t break the bank.

CampingMany state and local parks offer

clean, well-kept campsites and hot showers. If sleeping on the ground isn’t your thing, look for a park with rustic cabins — still cheaper than a hotel, but you won’t have to pitch a tent.

Visiting friendsStaying with relatives or

friends is a great way to visit other regions without spending much money. If you want to visit a place where you don’t know anyone, see whether you can plan the trip with another family and share accommodations.

Inexpensive destinations

A hotel in Manhattan will cost you, but there are plenty of other destinations that offer a rich cultural experience for a lot less money. Cities like

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Stay homeBuy an up-to-date guidebook about

your hometown or a nearby city and visit places you’ve heard about but never managed to see. You can also enjoy a completely free “staycation” by exploring new-to-you local neighborhoods and parks. Some libraries offer free passes to museums that are close by.

Save in advanceNo matter when you plan to take

your vacation, it’s best to put aside money for it before you go. Financial institutions like Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union offer special accounts to help you save up for your trip in advance.

Vacations don’t have to be glamorous to be restful and satisfying. The important thing is to recharge your batteries, spend some time with the people closest to you and expand your worldview.

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Did you know that a startling 80 percent of sun exposure happens between the ages of

birth and 18? This summer, think twice before sending your child outside to play without proper sun protection so they don’t become exposed to the harmful rays.

Research has proven that even a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. As the sun’s rays begin to get stronger throughout the summer, remember that kids don’t have to be at the pool or beach to get too much sun. Applying sunscreen should become as second nature as buckling your child’s seatbelt.

Whether you’re in the car or swimming at the beach, your child’s skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays as often as every two hours. If you’re one to forget how often to reapply sunscreen, set an alarm on your phone to help you remember – your children’s skin will thank you.

A good rule of thumb for a family of four to abide by this summer is to plan on going through four ounces of sunscreen in roughly two days. For children, a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30-50 should be reapplied every two hours. If you use SPF 100, you have the option of reapplying every three to

four hours. However, sunscreen needs to be reapplied after being in water or sweating. It’s recommended that children wait 15 minutes after having sunscreen reapplied to enter water. Don’t forget that lips can burn, too, so try and keep an SPF ChapStick on hand. Remember to slather on sunscreen before hopping in the car, as the sun’s strong rays can make their way through vehicle windows, causing sun damage just by driving down the road.

The best way to protect yourself and your family is to consistently reapply sunscreen, but there are other methods of protection; wearing a hat with a brim, UV protective or light cotton clothing and sitting in the shade will also work to guard skin.

From sunburns to open blisters, dermatologists have seen the harmful effects sun exposure can have on children. Once your skin blisters, it’s that much easier to get a sun burn, which puts even the youngest of children at risk for skin cancer in the future. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are skin cancers that can develop in middle age and later in life, but can appear as early as the teenage years.

After years of exposure, the built-up sun damage appears as wrinkles and age spots, which may lead to skin cancer. Additionally, sun exposure can

leave you with more lines and less skin elasticity when you get older. On top of that, sun exposure may also leave you looking older than you may want.

The best thing parents can do for their family is begin sun protection in infancy and continue through life. It’s as easy as remembering your “ABCs:”

A – Away: stay away from the sun in the middle of the day

B – Block: block the sun with protective clothing, seek shade, apply a water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that provides broad-spectrum protection from UV rays to all exposed skin.

C – Cover up: put on clothing, such as a T-shirt, swim shirt, long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses whenever possible.

S – Speak out: talk to family and friends about sun protection. Seek shade whenever possible.

Make sun protection second nature this summer

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Experience Maud Hart Lovelace’s DeepValley and Step into Life in Mankato at the

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Special Junior Saver$ banking hours

Club Newsletter

Fun activities and eventsthroughout the year

Interest paid quarterly

Existing savings accountscan be transferred to aJunior Life Saver$ account*

Kids learn how to save andhave fun at the same time

For every $5 deposit made,receive 1 punch

After 5 punches, choose a1st level Saver$ gift, or saveyour punches till you have10 and choose a 2nd levelSaver$ gift, or save yourpunches till you have 15and choose a 3rd level

Saver$ gift.

Maximum of 15 punchesgiven per deposit per day.

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Adult signature requiredon the account

Minimum $5 deposit to open

Valid Social Security number

Club Member signaturerequired for withdrawals

Club Member should bepresent for all transactions

Please make deposits andwithdrawals inside the bank

Note to Parents: Be sure to read our Privacy Statement when you visit our website. We do not request or collect any personal information.

Nicollet County Bank is proud to offer a club specially designed for our younger savers.We understand the importance of helping kids learn how to manage their money. Call

931-3310 for more information, and become a Junior Life Saver at NCB today!

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Be Active

Mankato

Sk8boardingJordyn Erickson

YMCA Chesley Skate Park Coordinator

It was during the 1950’s that skateboarding was born by the California surfing culture. About forty years later, in 1996 the City of Mankato opened their first skate park

called Wood Works. In 1998, the Mankato Family YMCA partnered with Wood Works to run the Skate Park. Shortly after, Betty and George Chesley made their first financial contribution to the Skate Park, changing the name to The YMCA Chesley Roller Sport Park. Many people ask why the Chesley’s were so generous in supporting the skate park in Mankato. It came about while they were vacationing in California. Betty and George witnessed kids skateboarding, saw how many amenities were offered for skateboarders in California, and thought how wonderful it would be to support this in the Mankato community. Although Betty and George have since passed away, their legacy lives on. The Chesley’s continue to support the Skate Park through a bequest they left to the Mankato Family YMCA.

In February 2014, Mankato lost it’s only in-door skate park facility to a fire. It was a devastating loss for many local skaters and advocates of the facility. The park was a legacy that the Chelsey family anticipated would serve area youth for years to come, and it was all suddenly gone. With community assistance, area skaters were provided a temporary park for the winter, but that too has closed for redevelopment. The good news is that plans are being finalized for the skate park and that the rebuilt skate park will be better than ever, once it is completed.

Designs for The YMCA Chesley Skate Park are being firmed up and expect to include unique areas for the very youngest of skaters to learn. Learning to skate is all about repetition and practice; so providing a safe, well-built space that includes room for the very beginner and the advanced skater is the goal for the Y and the Chesley family. Once open, the Y will offer a variety of skateboard camps and lessons for all skaters. So until the doors open we can offer you some tips for skaters, from skaters…

Learning to skateboard is fun… and it will take dedication and practice. So to make the time practicing satisfying you need to love your board.

1. Buy the best board your budget can afford: Buy quality, name brand skateboards, wheels, bearings and trucks either from a local skate shop or online skate shops. Skateboards from a discount chain store are low quality made with cheap pressed wood and plastic wheels and bearings. This makes it very difficult to control your skateboard. Once you compare the two, you will have a full understanding of how a quality skateboard makes learning so much easier!

When you find a board that you like, also check to make sure the length of your board is a good fit for you. Here’s a chart to go by. Compare your height to this chart:

• Under 4’ = 29” or smaller • 4’ to 4’10” = 29” to 30” long • 4’10” to 5’3” = 30.5” to 31.5” long • 5’3” to 5”8” = 31.5” to 32” long • 5”8” to 6’1” = 32” to 32.5” long • Over 6’1” = 32.4” and up

For your skateboard’s width, it all depends on how big your feet are. Most skateboards fit for kids are around 7.5” to 8” wide, but can be wider or narrower. If you have larger feet, get a wider skateboard deck.

2. Wear the right gear: Wearing the right shoes and protective gear is very important when you are learning to skateboard. You will want to wear tennis shoes – do not try to wear sandals or boots. You will also want to wear a helmet, knee and elbow pads. You will fall down, everyone does. The less hurt you get, the less discouraged you will get. Comfort and protection is what you should think about when getting dressed for skateboarding.

Gearing up for Sk8boarding!

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What’s one of the Fastest Growing Youth Sports in

America?

Hit Hollywood blockbuster movies, like Brave, The Hunger Games & The Avengers all have one thing in common … what that is, you ask? Archery! Due to the popularity of these recent

movies, more young people, particularly young girls, have become interested in participating and becoming more involved in archery! If these young movie characters can do it, then why can’t you?

Youth archery programs have exploded across America in recent years but where did archery originate from? Archery is one of the oldest “arts” that is still practiced today around the world. It is said that archery dates back to the Stone Age, around 2,800 B.C, making it quite old! History states that the first people to use the bow and arrow were the ancient Egyptians who used the bow for hunting and warfare. The first bow was made out of wood, covered with animal horn and animal sinew (the ligaments and tendons of animals) and glue, which helped strengthen the bow. They even used sheep intestines (YUCK!) to make the bowstring, which is what archers pull back on to shoot the arrow! Today, there are several different types of bows, each used for a different purpose or to provide the archer with a different feel.

Today, archery still exists in many societies around the world making it one of the world’s oldest sports still performed! It was first introduced into the Olympics in the early 1900s and continued to appear each year until 1920 before disappearing for 52 years. It was reintroduced into the Olympics in 1972 and continues to be a popular sport highlighted today, with Olympians participating in a variety of individual and team competitions!

From the beginning, archery has been known to showcase

3. Find smooth open pavement: It is very hard to steer when you first step on a skateboard and that is why you should find smooth open pavement like in your basement, garage or driveway to skate on. Sidewalks are very narrow and your wheels can get stuck in the cracks. Think safety first when outside on your skateboard. And be aware, many businesses and homeowners do not allow skateboarding on their property. When the park opens, you’ll have all kinds of open pavement to practice on!

4. Don’t be afraid to ask for help: There are many passionate skateboarders out there that are excited to teach and give tips to new skateboarders. For now, if you have a question, go to our webpage http://mankatoymca.org/facilities/skate-park and ask a skater a question!

5. Don’t give up: This is the most important tip. Anything you want to do well, will take lots of time and effort. Just ask any skateboarder out there! There may be times that you will feel discouraged and you will want to give up. But once you learn to balance, push and steer, you will fall in love with skateboarding. So don’t give up!

After following these 5 tips, you will find that skateboarding is challenging, non-competitive, self-rewarding and FUN!

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an individual’s skills, attention and steadiness. According to the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), the participation in youth archery programs has been shown to improve students’ behavior, concentration, motivation, attendance and focus, which are why more and more communities are starting to provide this wonderful opportunity to their local youth, like we did here in Mankato! More importantly, archery is FUN! It will challenge you and encourage you to become better with each pull of the bowstring!

When first beginning archery, there are a number of important tips to remember, here are just a few!

Tip #1: Have Fun Just like any sport, it’s important that you have fun! If you

are having fun, the more likely you are to continue to stick with it for years to come! Participating in an archery program will allow you to try something new, something different! It will allow you to meet new friends while learning new skills!

Tip #2: Be Safe In order to have fun, you have to be safe! Safety is our

most important rule when shooting bow; there are often rules and whistle commands to follow in order for all participants to stay safe! The proper way to retrieve and hold your arrows, the whistle commands that indicate when to shoot or when to approach your target, understanding which line is the “waiting line” vs. the “shooting line,” these rules are often the first thing addressed in archery programs so be sure to pay attention and review these safety rules often!

Tip #3: Become Familiar with the EquipmentFor many beginner archers, this will be your first time

picking up a bow and arrow. So before shooting can begin, it’s important to understand the different parts of the bow and arrow and become familiar with the terminology used. Parts of the compound bow that our program utilizes include: bow grip, lower/upper limb, pivot point, arrow rest, idler wheel, cable, bowstring, cable guard slide, sight window and more. There is a lot to know in archery, isn’t

there? Learning and understanding the various parts will allow you to become more comfortable using the equipment!

Tip #4: Determine your Dominant EyeYou may think that your dominant eye is the same as

your dominant hand; the hand you write with, throw with or bat with… but that is not always the case with archery. It is important to determine your dominant eye for archery because this is the eye you will use to aim. Here is a fun activity to help determine what eye is your dominant one!

A) Extend both hands forward creating a triangle with your thumbs and finger tips. B) With the triangle extended from your face, keep both eyes open and center on an object like a doorknob, picture frame or a sibling’s nose.C) Close your left eye first; if the object you are concentrating on stays in the triangle window, you are right- eye dominant. If the triangle appears to move and the object NO longer is visible in your triangle, then you are left-eye dominant! D) Make sure to do this activity a few times, shutting both eyes to be sure you’re determining your correct dominant eye!

Tip #5: Learn the Proper StanceRemember to stay relaxed, this will help you to

better concentrate on your target. Your body position will be slightly turned away from your target, with your shoulders relaxed and standing up straight. Many archers find it helpful to take deep breaths prior to releasing the arrow, this often helps you relax, concentrate and keep a steady arm!

Tip #6: Practice Makes Perfect Just like learning a new sport or learning to read, the

more you do it, the better you get! The same holds true for archery! As you continue to practice, your aim and accuracy will begin to increase; you will be able to increase your shooting distances and work towards harder to achieve goals! So just remember, every time you pick up that bow and arrow, give it your all and challenge yourself into achieving new skills!

So, where do you sign up? Mankato area youth now have the opportunity to participate in one of America’s fastest growing sports! Mankato Community Education and Recreation offers archery programming year round for girls and boys in grades 4-6! Our archery program originated about 2 ½ years ago, after Mankato Community Education and Recreation was accepted to receive a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide National Archery in the Schools programming for our youth! We offer both beginner and intermediate programs, which are lead by NASP trained and qualified instructors! The NASP curriculum focuses on providing youth the opportunity to participate in target archery in a safe, yet fun and learning environment. Now you too can learn to use a compound bow and take part in shooting challenges to help you develop and progress your archery skills!

Please visit mankatocer.registryinsight.com for more information!


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How do you do it? As a parent,

every day is a journey!

Some of the following might also sound familiar to other parents out there. Sleep happens, but as a parent when, how much, and with how many interruptions? Living in a state of fog seems to be the new norm. I vaguely remember the days when I was able to sit and truly relax on a regular basis. We do “lawn-ree,” in hoards, and surely, there must be a monster that eats all the food in the pantry because it seems we are always shopping for groceries. I can’t fathom their teenage years if the boys keep eating at this rate.

In closing, I give credit to every parent out there because it’s not easy. No matter if you work full-time, part-time or stay-at-home or are a parent of one, two, or multiple children. Each day is a journey in this adventure of parenthood. You can try to plan and hope for the best but in the end, you have to be flexible and at times go with the flow. You cannot always plan for what your children might do or what might happen to them. Through the ups and downs of parenthood, I wouldn’t trade a day being their “mommy” because it is “awesum” and I “luv” them dearly.

If you’re a parent, you are probably laughing and thinking of a morning that was a little chaotic and you were just happy to be out the door. This is not a typical morning for my family but every day is a journey in my life as a mom of two active boys, 10 months and 2 years old, 16 months a part. Some mornings are more “interesting” than others and that is probably why my coworker asks me almost on a daily basis how the morning went.

Speaking of “interesting,” last month was a whirlwind! With three visits to Urgent Care in one week and five total visits in three weeks, I am starting to wonder if the Urgent Care staff is going to know my husband or me by first name. My coworker jokes Urgent Care should have a punch card.

Daycare needs more diapers? That’s right; I am multi-tasking as I write this. Multitasking is an art that you quickly perfect as a parent. Now back to the more diapers at daycare. I should probably be purchasing stock in diapers, wipes, diaper cream, formula, and oh yes, laundry detergent and dish and body soap. We shop in bulk for these items because we go through it all rather quickly! So fast that I often find myself wondering, for reasoning purposes only, when I last purchased this or that. It seems as though it was just the other day, but I suppose it could have been a month ago. There are a lot lapses in my memory when it comes to these regular purchases.

Good morning? I beat the sun up again. I am not a morning person so will someone push

me out of bed? Ok body, “ged-up,” it’s time to get-up! There is only so much time before either of the boys wakes up and need mommy or daddy. Rush, rush! Bed made, shower done and the oldest son is waking up. He has a wet bed and wants his “milp.” Diaper changed, cleaned-up, dressed, and “Micky” on. Now I hear the baby. Feed the baby a bottle, diaper change and dressed? Did the baby grow two inches overnight? His pants are way too short but were too long last week. The baby has new pants on and is playing so now it’s “mama and daddy’s” turn to finish “gedding ready.”

After a couple blow-outs, saying “ba-bye” to daddy, and a few more interruptions to answer “why mama,” I look in the mirror to make sure my clothes match. Good, they match and they’re not wrinkly. Oh shoot, where’s my socks? Ok, check, I have my socks on. Are the boys ready to go? Do we need to do another diaper change? Are their bags packed and ready for daycare?

After a quick assessment of the weather and about fifteen minutes of getting coats, hats, and mittens on both boys (because once you turn your back on the toddler, he is taking off what you just put on) plus a few more interruptions due to toddler detours and we’re out the door. What’s that noise and what’s hitting my leg? Great, the strap on my shoe is broken. After a roll of my eyes, I bend over and rip the broken strap off my shoe and rip the other one off my other shoe so no one will know the difference and we’re out the door. Ahhhhh, sigh of relief, we are in the car and heading to daycare. Oh no, what’s the smell? Does the baby have another dirty diaper?

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with a little baby cry. • Babies have this pose down, so encourage

them to play with their feet and toes!

Lie flat on your back, on the floor, with the legs extended and arms along side the body, hands by the hips and the palms facing down. Look up at the ceiling, keeping the neck straight.

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shop. It smelled good near the treats! I saw a “piano”. (That’s what Sophie calls it). The piano made lots of noise when Sophie touched it. But when I crawled on it, it didn’t make any sounds. It must be a human thing.

I started to get sleepy after all that fun, so Sophie put me on another table. This one wasn’t sparkly, but it was warm. (Sophie called it a picnic table). I sat right in the middle. It was nice, especially after cold ice cream!

When it was time to go, I was still a little sleepy. I climbed on Sophie’s hands while we rode in the car. It wasn’t as frightening as before, because Sophie let me climb on the seats!

I went right to my rock and went to sleep when I was put in my cage. Ice cream shops and the sun really tires me out. But in the end, I had a lot of fun!

“Oh, Kiwi, there you are!” Sophie snatched me from under the bush and carried me back into the house.

“That’s a cat,” she told me. I guess that’s another word for tiger.

I expected to be put back into my cage, but instead Sophie carried me towards the front door. I wondered if I was going outside to explore again, but instead we got into a car! Sophie took me into the car, and held me on her lap. The car ride was bumpy and scary, but we got there soon.

“This is an ice cream shop, Kiwi!” Sophie smiled and took me inside with her, and set me on a table. It was sparkly. Sophie came back, holding something strange.

“Want to try some ice cream, Kiwi?” Sophie said, setting a little bowl beside me. “Gecko’s can like ice cream, too.” I took a big lick, but my tongue got really cold! I didn’t lick much more after that, but it was yummy. I liked it more than crickets, that’s for sure!

After tasting ice cream, Sophie showed me around the ice cream

I get to go outside!At first, I don’t really know

about being outdoors. I don’t think any gecko would right away, either. The grass tickles my tummy, and some strands of grass are even poky, but that’s okay. It’s tall and safe. But the sun starts to warm up, and I begin to explore, so I decide the outdoors is fun!

I crawled across the warm concrete path, and wiggled under a poky bush. I noticed a tall door, but I hadn’t seen it before. After many moments of observation, I crawled out and approached the door. But suddenly, I heard a meow! A furry tiger, (at least I think that’s what it is), leaped out from the door and onto the woodchips. I scrambled back under the bush, and watched the tiger lick its big paws. To my surprise, another tiger followed, and joined in. WOW, two tigers! This is not what I bargained for! I begin to whirl around and scurry away, when I heard another raspy meow. I looked, and the tiger’s eyes are looking right at me! It crept up to me, so I held very still. But, to my surprise, the tiger let out a purr and sniffed me. I think tigers like geckos.

By Sophie Gatchell

Pen Names Kiwi in the Sun


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Local Destinations

In the Rasmussen Woods you can hike the trails and see our local natural beauty and wildlife up close. Open during all year, you can watch the seasons change while you hike the five miles of trails past the gazebo, two floating trails, dolomite cliff formations and the hillside park overlook.Location: 555 Stoltzman Rd, Mankato. located between West High School and the bottom of Stadium Road.What can you do?Walk the dogs, go for a hike, or to see nature while being in the city.

Rasmussen Woods


Lake Washington County Park

Lake Washington Regional Park is 166 acres park with self-guided trails to help you explore the park. This park offers lots of room to camp for a quick weekend trip. You can also check out the Shanaska Creek Bridge which was built in 1875.Location: On the North/West corner of Lake Washington in Le Sueur County.What can you do?Hike, canoe, explore and camp.

Rapidan DamThe 38 acres of riverfront property provides public

access to the Blue Earth River at the Dam. This stretch of river is one of the most natural and scenic areas in Southern Minnesota, including views of rock bluffs, wooded hills, rapids and waterfalls on side streams. It is a largely undisturbed remnant of the “Big Woods” of Southern Minnesot with views of rock bluffs, wooded hills, rapids and waterfalls on side streams. The Rapidan Dam campsite has overnight primitive tent camping sites available.

Location: Off of County Road 9, next to the Rapidan DamWhat can you do?Canoe, camp, fish, hike and bike on the Red Jacket Trail

WildwoodsWildwoods has a total of 28 acres on alternate sides of

the river. The different sides are joined by a 140 foot-long swinging-foot bridge and a 120 foot-long trail bridge. Even though this park only has a parking area, nature trail, and canoe access to the river it preserves the natural ambience of the area. , combining mixed woods and small open areas.

Location: Approximately 3 miles south of the City of Eagle Lake on both sides of the LeSueur River off Highway 28.What can you do?Hike, fish for walleye, catfish, and bullheads.Visit the swinging foot bridge


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Frozen Fruit & Yogurt Snacks!Ms. Jirak’s class at Washington Elementary are

going to show you how to make super easy

1 Take your cup and spoon some yogurt in the bottom.

2 Add some blackberries

3 Add another spoon of yogurt into the cup

4 Add your sliced strawberries. Then stick the popsicle stick into the center.

5 Add enough yogurt to fill the rest of your cup and then put your treats into the freezer.

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Frozen Fruit & Yogurt Snacks!Ms. Jirak’s class at Washington Elementary are

going to show you how to make super easy

1 Take your cup and spoon some yogurt in the bottom.

Yum yum!

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Summer is on the way and there is nothing better than grabbing a book and heading to the beach, up into the nook in your favorite tree or out onto the porch. Both the Blue Earth County Library and the

Taylor Library in North Mankato offer summer reading programs and incentives. The best way to keep up with your summer reading is to make it routine. Mark it on your calendar. Make a date.

Pick a day and make that your library day. That will give you something to look forward to all week and it will also give you a deadline to read, read, read!

Check out some of these great summer reads available at our local libraries!

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Tag along with Duck and Goose while they take an adventure to the beach. Goose learns he loves it there,

but can he convince Duck?

Blackberries for Salby Robert McCloskeySal’s adventure picking

berries with her mom leads to an encounter with a

momma bear and her cub in this classic book.

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Some Bugsby Angela DiTerlizzi

So many bugs! Learn about butterflies, moths, crickets,

cicadas, bumblebees and beetles in this amazing picture book.

I Kill the Mockingbirdby Paul Acampora

Three girls lead a grass roots campaign to encourage their town to read their

favorite book but it soon takes on a life of it’s own in this pre-teen novel.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

by Mark TeagueWallace Bleff spends his summer

vacation unlike most kids- out west living the life of a cowboy!

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Flicks

Parent Trap (1961 & 1998)

Identical twins, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring

their wayward parents back together.

The Goonies (1985)

In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of

misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient treasure.

The Sandlot (1993)

A new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his team. Together, they get themselves into many

adventures involving rival teams, lifeguards, and a

vicious dog.

Karate Kid (1984)

A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a

bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the

martial art than fighting.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

(2005)Four best girlfriends hatch a plan to stay connected with

one another as their lives start off in different directions: they pass around a pair of secondhand jeans that fits

each of their bodies perfectly.

Field of Dreams(1989)

An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a

command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; he

does, and the Chicago Black Sox come.

Because of Winn Dixie

(2005)A mischievous dog befriends a lonely young girl in a new

town and helps her make new friends.

A League of Their Own

(1992)Two sisters join the first

female professional baseball league and struggle to help it

succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. This movie proves baseball isn’t just for

boys.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

(2012)School is out and Greg is

ready for the days of summer, when all his plans go wrong. What on earth is he going to

do all summer?

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer

(2011)Third grader Judy Moody sets out to have the most thrilling

summer of her life.

Warm weather is here! School is out! Check out some of Kid-Oh’s favorite Summer themed movies!


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Come on in, these are Powder’s Pages, full of fun stuff to

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Hockey Day

Out the Door in 1…2…3

When she was only 4I said, “We must get out the door!”

Had her socks on by age 5 --

What a struggle, man alive!

By the time she turned 6She wanted those socks switched!

I only said, “OK”

To get out the door that day.

But she was rounding 7When we got them squared away.

By the time she turned 8We had her skirt on strait.

At 9 1/2She started to laugh

From a tickly tag, she said,

And fetched a different shirt instead!

I’m sure she had turned 10When she was helpful once again.

By the time she turned 11We stalled again, oh heavens!

When they hear you complain,

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Be crafty

Just image if you did your

whole tree like this!

Supply List• Really tacky glue• Scissors• Paper plate (to put the really tacky glue on)• Paintbrush – make sure it is one that you might throw out• Yarn, string, twine, trims of a sort, ribbons, fringe and

yarns• Pompoms, sequins, glitter• Old toys, soldiers, game parts for hanging from string• Vase• Weights for the vase – old buttons, rocks, fish tank rocks

or whatever you find

First things first, get your hiking boots on and look for the perfect sticks. Keep

them short and a little on the thick side (easier for small hands to wrap). Make sure you clean them up good before you apply the glue. Gather up about 2 or three of them to get started. As you learn to do them, you can find longer ones…

3 Cut the string or other material you are wrapping with before you start to wrap!

Easier to control the shorter the lengths.

4Put a dollop of glue on a paper plate. Take your paintbrush, pick up lots of glue and get

it about 5-6” up the stick (don’t do the whole stick at once, you can’t wrap fast enough before it dries.)

5 Wrap, wrap, wrap! Start the next piece of trim or string and wrap some more. You

can go over it so it bulges or you can stay nice and neat… up to you!

6 Leave about 2-3” at the end – these sticks were covered in glue and dipped in glitter.

One was actually dipped in beads…

1Clean them up good – take a scouring pad to them, and let ‘em dry.

2Gather up your string, yarn, twine, ribbons, trim and other odds and ends of fabric- this

is the fun part, imagining all the things you can include. Maybe you want a themed bouquet, or just certain colors- the sky’s the limit!

7 Embellish as you choose with sequins, buttons, pompoms, toys, and game parts.

Hang your favorite toy and put in vase. Make sure you weight the vase so it does not fall over….

Sticks O’ Fun This is a fun project to do with the kids…


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Just image if you did your

whole tree like this!

Supply List• Really tacky glue• Scissors• Paper plate (to put the really tacky glue on)• Paintbrush – make sure it is one that you might throw out• Yarn, string, twine, trims of a sort, ribbons, fringe and

yarns• Pompoms, sequins, glitter• Old toys, soldiers, game parts for hanging from string• Vase• Weights for the vase – old buttons, rocks, fish tank rocks

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Montgomery and the Spa at Ross Bridge are in the Top 7, followed closely

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More immediate care. The new Mankato Clinic

Children’s Health Center means more time to thrive

for Konnor and for all children in our region.

Wickersham Health Campus 1421 Premier Drive, Mankato

Call 507-389-8529 for a same-day appointment.

We’re here to take your call as early as 7 a.m.

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