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What's It Like To Be... Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself. Meet Mo Canaday! He’s a retired policeman and the executive director of the National Association of I am a retired police officer. The last School Resource Officers. half of my career, I was in school-based policing.May 2018 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals The National Association of School Resource Officers has been around since 1991. I came in 2011. We are a membership-based association with about 5,000 members. We provide training to school resource officers and school administrators across the country. What does a school resource officer do? SROs are sworn certified law enforcement officers. They are deployed into the school environment in a community-based policing concept. They work in a collaborative effort between schools and law enforcement. An SRO’s day varies greatly. They may be involved in law enforcement or attend a safety function or an educational presentation in a classroom, or they may be in an informal counseling session. It is the most unique job in law enforcement. It is not a job someone is assigned to, but an officer has to apply for the job. Why is this work important? The No. 1 goal of an SRO should be to bridge the gap between law enforcement and youth. We are trying to build relationships. What is something you wish everyone knew about school resource officers? If properly selected and specifically trained, SROs are there to make a positive difference in the lives of students. They are there to have a positive impact. What did you enjoy most about being an SRO? It really is student oriented. It is not about being a school cop; it is about being a good civil servant and being student-centric. Do you have any last thoughts to share with our readers? It is important that SROs are among the absolute best officers in community because they will become most well- known in their community. Kidsville News! 3

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The Sheffield Veterans Memorial is a Special Place by Richard C. Sheridan A circular lot near the center of Oakwood Cemetery in 1932, was an Alabamian, and served as a First Lieutenant in theSheffield is a special place devoted to the memory of Sheffield Medical Corps. From the records of the Colbert County Medicalmen who died in World War I and World War II. A flag pole Society, we know that he received his medical degree from thestands in the center, and beside it is a tall marker inscribed University of the South and was certified to practice medicine inwith the names of 46 local soldiers who lost their lives in those 1905. Sometime between 1910 and 1914, he located in Sheffield andwars. had a general practice until 1930 or later. Dr. Evans and wife Jane The lot was deeded lived at 1306 N.to “the American Montgomery and hadLegion of the City two daughters, Helenof Sheffield” for a and Jane. Dr. Evansconsideration of one spent most of hisdollar “in hand paid” life in Alabama buton May 12, 1925. The census records showlegal description of that he was born inthe lot is East Circle Pennsylvania.of Section 11. Thedeed was recorded in Albert A.the city’s Cemetery Deed Book A on page McGarigle enlisted119. It was signed by Sheffield Mayor at Toledo, Ohio, MayAllen J. Roulhac and R. R. Hill, chairman 25, 1918, and servedof the cemetery committee. as a cook until his discharge Dec. 20, Other records show that the American 1918. According toLegion of Sheffield was James R. Crowe an Internet site calledPost No. 27. That post disbanded several Find A Grave, he wasyears ago and title to its Legion Hall on born in Trenton, NJSouth Montgomery Avenue along with the on July 13, 1893, andabove cemetery lot passed to the Legion’s died in Ashville, NC,Department of Alabama. on March 3, 1937. His obituary in a The lot contains the graves of five Trenton newspaper listed him as Aloysius and said that heveterans who were buried between 1923 had lived in the South for several years. No informationand 1950. All of the graves are in the was found about his burial in Sheffield.western half of the circle and are marked with VA marble Robert Allison Lindsey was born in Wayne County, Tennessee,headstones. Each marker contains basic information: name, and was living in Leighton, AL when he passed away Feb. 17, 1940,rank, unit, state of birth or residence, and death date. An age 52. Lindsey had been in poor health for 15 years and died in aobservant person may notice that only one of the markers lists U. S. hospital in Illinois. Final rites were conducted by Rev. M. R.the veteran as an Alabamian. That rather strange fact prompted Heflin in the Leighton Methodist Church. He served as a corporalus to do some research on just who these five men were. in the medical department; in civilian life, Lindsey was a traveling salesman. Survivors included wife Edith, son Robert, and daughters The oldest grave in the circle is that of Peter Solomon Gaynell and Barbara.Butler, of Idaho. His headstone shows that he was a private in Brooksy W. Mason is the only WWII veteran buried in the circle.the 13th Trench Mortar Battery and that he died December 18, He was born in Huntsville, AL, May 10, 1920, and lived in Palistine,1923. In 1920, the U. S. census of Idaho listed only one Peter TX before the war which explains why his marker listed Texas as hisS. Butler, age 30, who lived in Boise. That record shows that home state. In the army, he attained the rank of sergeant in a militaryhe immigrated from Bulgaria in 1907. He was single and able police unit. He died Sept. 15, 1950 but his connection to Sheffield isto read, write, and speak English. He entered the army June unknown today24, 1918. We were unable to learn what he was doing here or On Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, please join the Americanwhy he was buried in Sheffield. Possibly he was one of theworkers on Wilson Dam where fifty men were killed during its Legion on the courthouse lawn at 11 a.m. in remembering ourconstruction. soldiers and sailors who made the supreme sacrifice. Dr. Roland C. Evans’s marker states that he died June 26,6 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals May 2018

Proud Sponsorof This Page Kingdom: Animalia Family: Erinaceidae Phylum: Chordata Subfamily: Erinaceinae Class: Mammalia Genus: Erinaceus Order: Eulipotyphla Species: E. europaeus Hedgehogs are small mammals common all over the are covered with these 1-inch long spines. These spines world. In England, the most common hedgehog species is are used for protection. When hedgehogs are scared the Erinaceus europaeus. The average hedgehog is about or sleeping, they will curl into tight balls so only their the size of a teacup. They are 5 to 12 inches long, one spines are visible. An average adult has between 5,000 to 2 inches tall and weigh around 14 to 39 ounces. Their and 7,000 spines. The face, chest, throat and legs are most distinctive features are their spines. Their backs spineless. Instead they are covered in grey-brown hair.European • A baby hedgehog is called a hoglet. • They are nocturnal. • There are 17 species of hedgehogs. • At birth, a hedgehog is covered in soft short spines.Hedgehog • They eat insects, mice, snails, lizards, frogs, eggs As they grow the spines harden, sharpen and grow. www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/h/hedgehog/ and snakes. • To help protect from predators, a hedgehog may • Hedgehogs are named after the way that they eat. “self-anoint.” They eat poisonous plants that they They root through hedges in search of prey and are immune to, and this leaves poison all over their make loud pig-like grunts. spikes. • They hunt with their sense of smell and hearing. • They can swim and climb trees. • Their eyesight is bad. • The average life span of a hedgehog is 7 years. Hedgehogs are adaptable creatures. They have learned gardeners will even leave out dishes of water and to live and survive in urban areas. They can be found pet food to make sure that visiting hedgehogs are in places like cemeteries, parks and gardens. In fact, healthy and feel welcome. It is also important to make many people welcome hedgehogs into their private sure they have a place to nest in the winter. While gardens because they eat a lot of common pests like hedgehogs are cute and great for gardens, they should snails, caterpillars, slugs and beetles. Another name still be respected as wild animals. for the little mammal is “the gardeners friend.” Some kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/hedgehog/#hedgehog-closeup.jpg www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/leaflets/L9-Basic-Facts.pdf Around the • Ernest Sirrine brought traffic signals to and change the lights by hand. America in 1910. • As the popularity of the automobile spread WORLD • His signals were installed in Chicago around the world, so did the popularity of The traffic light was invented before the but did not have lights. Instead they hadautomobile. Even when people were just the traffic light.getting around on foot and in carriages, two rotating arms that said “stop” and • The first electric traffic light installed instreets were crowded and busy. In big citieslike London, England, it was dangerous to “proceed.” Europe was in 1924 in Berlin, Germany.try and cross a road. • In 1914, Cleveland, Ohio, installed a two • The first automatic signal worked based on This danger inspired J.P. Knight to create color, red-green system. This was the first a timer. It was installed in Wolverhampton,the first traffic light. He was a railway-signaling engineer. He created a traffic electric traffic light in the world. England, in 1926.signal that was similar to the lamps used for • The modern three-color system was first • Traffic signals were made popular becausedirecting trains. created and installed in New York in of automobiles, but they are important in Red and green lamps with arms that read“stop” and “caution” signaled for carriages 1918. They had to be operated manually. making sure pedestrians are safe as well.and pedestrians to slow down or go. Hisinvention was installed outside London’s Policemen would have to stand at a towerparliament in 1868. May Day falls on May 1 and is celebrated in Memorial Day falls on May 28 this Unfortunately, the lamps were run with many cultures. It is a celebration of springtime. year. This is an American holiday thatgas. One night, it exploded and killed Often towns hold honors people who died while serving inthe policeman who was operating it. The festivals where the military. It is different from Veteransaccident made traffic lights unpopular people sing songs Day, which fallsfor years because they were considered and dance around a in November anddangerous. Maypole. In England, celebrates everyone May Day means who served in something different. It America’s armed is celebrated the first forces. Monday in May, and all the banks close that day. It’s considered the start of the summer season.mentalfloss.com/article/23909/origin-traffic-lights www.livescience.com/57231-who-invented-the-traffic-light.html www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-electric-traffic-signal-installedMay 2018 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 7

Knowledge Power Submitted By Patricia J. WeaverA Little History Trivia for the Month of May1. What United States President was born May 29, 1917and was one of four U.S. Presidents assassinated?A. James Abram Garfield B. Abraham LincolnC. John F. Kennedy D. William McKinley2. What famous car race was first held on May 30, 1911.A. Indy 500 B. Le Mans C. Grand PrixD. Daytona 5003. On May 17, 1875 was the first running of whatfamous horse race?A. The Preakness Stakes B. Breeders CupC. Belmont Stakes D. Kentucky Derby4. May 10,1869 was the first Golden Spike Day. Whathappened on this day? A. Gold was found in AlaskaB. The Golden Gate Bridge was finishedC. The Transcontinental Railroad was finishedD. Gold was found in California5. Who founded the American Red Cross on May According to the U.S. Did You Environmental Protection Agency,21,1881? the smoke from burning wood KNOW?A. Florence Nightingale B. Clara Barton contains several toxic harmful airC. Margaret Fuller D. Marie Curie pollutants. Made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles,6. What did Alan Shepard do on May 5, 1961? wood smoke contains benzene,A. First American in space formaldehyde, acrolein andB. First American to walk on moon polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,C. First American to travel to Space Station or PAHs. According to theD. First American Astronaut Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, the Department7. On May 20, 1927, of Health & Human Services has determined that some PAHs mayAmelia Earhart became the reasonably be expected to be carcinogens, which are substancesfirst woman to ….? that can cause cancer. The EPAA. Fly across the America notes that wood smoke can beB. Fly to Alaska a threat to human health. WhenC. Fly across the Atlantic microscopic particles from wood smoke, known as particulate Ocean matter, get into the eyes andD. Fly around the world respiratory system, they may cause burning eyes, runny nose8. On May 5, 1893 what event Amelia Earhart and illnesses, including bronchitis. People with asthma may findhappened that affected all that fine particles found in wood smoke worsen their symptoms andAmericans. trigger attacks. People at risk forA. The Great Depression heart attack, stroke, irregular heartB. Prohibition rhythms and heart failure mayC. World War I D. Panic of 1893 want to avoid wood smoke, as the EPA notes that the fine particlesAnswers on page 23 found within it may trigger these conditions.8 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals May 2018

INTRODUCING Explorer Rewards Cole Now members ages 5-14 can track savings and redeem rewards online. With Member since 2013 all kinds of rewards to explore—such as zoos, ball parks, water parks, and museums—this new program makes it easier than ever for kids to save money, earn rewards, and start exploring. ª listerhill.com/explorerSea shanties are a type of work song response back to him.associated with pirates and sailors. • Different songs have differentThe tradition is an old one, and no rhythms and were used for differentone is sure where or how it all started. kinds of work.However, the tradition has been traced • Short drag shanties were for tasksas far back as the 1400s. with quick pulls over short time.Sailors sang songs while performing • Long drag shanties were for tasksdifficult manual labor as a group. By that needed time between pulls.singing the same song, they could These tasks usually went on for aall move at the same time in rhythm long time.to the tune. This made difficult jobs • Capstan shanties were for longlike hoisting the sails easier. Six men repetitive tasks like raising orpulling on a rope at the same time are lowering an anchor.a lot stronger than just one man. It also • Pumping shanties were formade the difficult and often boring when the ship leaked but werework more fun. This was important interchangeable with capstanwhen men were spending months shanties.at sea doing the same difficult and • Forecastle shanties were forrepetitive tasks on a ship. relaxing and entertainment. These songs did not have a work purpose.• Most shanties were call and • Stamp’n’Go shanties were for shipsresponse. with large crews.• One sailor would lead the song; he • Whaling shanties helped the menwas called the shantyman. on whaling vessels do some of the• This was a difficult job because most difficult and dangerous workthe shantyman sang solo. He had on the ocean.to know the right songs for the • Sea shanties became less popular aswork, keep the rhythm and be loud steam-powered ships became moreenough to be heard across the ship. popular.• The shantyman would sing a line • Men did less manual labor, so theyof the song by himself and then the didn’t need songs to make the work Vectors © via Vecteezy.comrest of the men would sing the same easier. www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Sea-Shanties/ nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/sea-shanties www.thepirateking.com/music/shanty_types.htmMay 2018 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 9

Lauderdale County's First Two CourthousesBy Lee Freeman, Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Local History - Genealogy DepartmentAccording to an 1818 newspaper advertisement, among the This first courthouse was finally demolished in 1899 to build aplans made for the town of Florence, the Cypress Land Co. trustees second structure, one reason being that the old building was tooreserved “a square for a college, one for a female seminary and one small to meet the county’s needs. Nine years previously the localfor a public walk or pleasure ground; a square for a market, one papers urged the necessity of making repairs. Regarding the clock,for a court house, and a lot for a jail, in the belief that the seat of the Florence Herald wrote that it was “a snare and a delusion. Withjustice for the county of Lauderdale will be fixed at Florence.” the hands on the dials all indicating different time at the same hour,The courthouse was situated in “Court Square” on North Court it is rather puzzling to both citizens and strangers to tell the correctStreet, and a plan of the town was exhibited at the first sale of lots, time.”on which the lots reserved for a courthouse were so designated. In August of 1899 Wetumpka, AL contractor Arthur MarshallInterestingly, this first courthouse was situated on the lot now was awarded the $27,000 contract for the new structure, withoccupied by the Lauderdale County’s Government Building, George McGucken as superintendent for the county, Henry C.one block north of where the third and Funk as assistant superintendent andpresent court house now stands. John Schall doing the stone work. TheUntil the first courthouse could be cornerstone on the new building was setconstructed, the General Assembly of the to be laid on Monday, November 13, 1899Alabama Territory, which had established but was postponed until ThanksgivingLauderdale County in February of 1818, Day, November 30, because they couldn’tprovided for a temporary courthouse: get the cornerstone done by the 13th. The“And be it further enacted, That, for the 100,000 bricks were purchased from atime being, the said Courts in and for said Sheffield, Alabama firm. While tearingcounty of Lauderdale shall be holden at down the old bell tower a wooden platethe house commonly called Col. Puler’s was found bearing the inscription, “Johnplace, east of Cypress, and near the First Lauderdale County Courthouse (1822-1899) Cox painted this tower in 1823.”creek; and may, at the direction of said However, in March of 1900, $10,000Courts, for want of necessary buildings, into the job, contractor Marshall ran outbe adjourned to some convenient place of funds, “threw up the sponge,” burnedcontiguous thereto.” all of his contracts, bills, etc., “jumped theBy 1822 the first court house was job” and left town Tuesday night, Marchconstructed by Maury County, TN 13 without completing the building.contractor Nathan Vaught for the However the county suffered no loss as thesum of $5,700 of which the county’s $10,000 bond protected it. Interestingly,contribution was $2,500 in money, and no one blamed the contractor, who it wasland 2 miles from Florence valued about believed had honestly tried to faithfully$3,200 at $20 per acre. comply with his contract. He simply ranPlans for Florence’s first courthouse Second Lauderdale County Courthouse (1900-1965) out of money due to several unforeseenwere drawn by Kentucky native, Florence expenses. Neeley & Smith were given theresident and county clerk William W. Garrard. The building was two bid to complete the court house and it was officially occupied bystories high, with each story being 16 feet, and ten large columns the county in August 1901. The new building had three entrances,fronting it. Two outside stairways at either end led upstairs, with a main court-room on the second floor which was 72 x 48 feeta single front and back door providing entrance to the first floor. with a rear gallery, and the probate office, probate judge’s office,The first courthouse bell was cast in Philadelphia in 1824. Several and vault were on the south side of the first floor, with the otheryears prior to 1898 it somehow became cracked. county offices also occupying the first floor. The circuit court clerkFlorence’s main streets were originally 115 feet wide and the and chancery offices were on the second floor and the buildingarea around the courthouse was thus known as “Court Square”; the was made of brick trimmed with stone and surmounted with a 36street running just behind the courthouse which contained doctors foot high dome topped with a statue of the goddess of Justice andand law offices now known as “Short Court Street” was known by had a clock with four faces. Corinthian columns flanked the threelocals as “Intelligence Row.” entrances.According to an 1899 Florence Times newspaper article, in the The old clock from our second courthouse now resides in the1840's a substantial enlargement of the courthouse was done, in Underwood-Petersville Community Center, after it was discoveredwhich wings and a colonnade were built. One man who may have in a junkyard in several years ago. It was restored and donated toworked on this enlargement was an African-American man named the community center.Liner Lipscomb, a slave who was hired out and “hauled sand, etc. The second courthouse stood until 1965, at which time ourwith which to construct our old court house, which was torn down current courthouse was built.last year [1898].”10 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals May 2018

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A Scientific Timeline A timeline is a display of events in chronological order, in other words earliest to latest. For example, suppose my friend Marymade a timeline for her life, so far. It starts at the beginning at the left side and later events are highlighted were wiped out about 65 milliontoward the right. years ago (on the 99½ yard line) by a meteor that crashed Now let’s create a timeline for the oldest thing we know. The Earth is into the Gulf of Mexico. Thatold, but astronomers say that the Universe (everything observed) is even opened up the way for mammalsolder. Let’s look at a timeline for our universe. For that we are going to to dominate the land. Homoneed a very long timeline. We will use a football field. Measurements sapiens emerged only 200suggest that “Creation”, which scientists call the “Big Bang”, occurred thousand years ago (1/20 inchat the left end of a football field and “NOW” (2017 A.D.) is at the from NOW on our Timeline).right end of the field. Astronomers tell us from recent measurementsthat the age of the universe seems to be about 14 billion years old. All 5,000 years of humanFourteen billion years is an enormous number: 14,000,000,000. If you “history” is less than a hair’scounted the seconds on a clock, day and night without stop, it would thickness from the goal linetake over 400 years to reach 14 billion. Let the length of our football (1/1000 inch). If so, “We” arefield represent 14 billion years. It begins with 0 years at the left goal latecomers. So much time has preceded us. Not only is the Earth a tiny speck against the background of the enormous universe; but human history is only a recent tiny instant compared to the time that has preceded us.and half way down the field is 7 billion years and 100 yards represents If all this evidence is correct, it is humbling to realize that all of14 billion years. human “history” is a mere hair thickness at the end of that 100 yard Now we will choose some major events of our Universe and seewhere they occur on the “football” TIMELINE. timeline. Our universe is very “old” and “we” have only been here a Details of the expanding universe and the universal microwave very short time in comparison.!background collected in the past few decades have shown that the “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen atuniverse began in a very hot state some 14 billion years ago. Physicistsexpect that, as it expanded, it cooled enough that atoms formed and once.” Albert Einsteinwere then collected by gravity into stars. Stars grouped together into © 2018 Dr. David R. Curott, UNA Professor Emeritusgiant collections of billions of stars called galaxies. We know that largerstars explode and the nuclear explosions create the heavier materials(elements). Geologists measure the age of the Earth to be 4½ billionyears so the earth formed on the 68 yard line of our timeline. Biologistssay 3.8 billion years ago (on the 73 yard line) single cell life appearsin the fossil records and they say we find life appearing on land 400million years ago (on the 97 yard line) and mammals appearing in thefossil record at 250 million years ago (on the 98 yard line). The geologic record shows that dinosaurs and almost ¾ of all species14 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals May 2018

Where in the World Is... ?s The United Kingdom is a country made up Kingdom. It is located in England, and it is a provided the Romans clean drinking water,of a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. city with a long and unique history. The first and the Roman used them for defense andEach island is a nation, but they come together people to establish a city in the area were transportation for trading as well. The Romansto form one country. The islands are England, the Romans. They established the city 2,000 turned the area into a rich and powerful city.Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. years ago and used it as the headquarters for The Romans eventually left, but LondonEngland, Wales and Scotland make up a group running their newest colony. They named it continued to be occupied for many years.called Great Britain. Londinium. The area was so convenient in part Essentially, whoever ruled the area used the because it sits between two large rivers. They city as a major seat for economics and politics. London is the capital of the United• London was the first place to install a stop • The government is a constitutional • and J.K. Rowling are from the Unitedlight, which was in 1868. monarchy with parliamentary government. Kingdom.• The money is the pound sterling. Today, the monarchy has little power. The • The first people to live in the United• There are 63,742,977 people in the parliament makes most of the important Kingdom were the Picts. They arrivedUnited Kingdom. decisions 10,000 years ago.• The major rivers are the Thames, Severn • Before it was called London, the city was • London was the first city in the world toand Tyne. also called Ludenwic and Ludenburg. have a population of 1 million people.• The official language is English. • London is the largest city in Europe. • London has more Indian restaurants than• More than 300 languages are spoken • The tallest building in London is The Mumbai or Delhi, both of which are in ww w.history ofengla nd.net/lo ndon-his tory Shard London Bridge. It is 1,017 ft. tall. India. • William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens • The population of Greater London isin Lwownwd.obnri.t annica. com/pla ce/Lon don/Hi story • 8.3 million.MMAATMTHHATTIIMMTEEHTIMkids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/united-kingdom/#united-kingdom-abbey.jpg Follow the flowchart to the mystery number.Follow the flowchart to the mystery number. The number of The number of The number of eggs The number of The numbemonths in a year months in a year in two dozen legs a dog days in a w The number of eggs in two dozen The number of The number of Monda legs a dog days in a week Tuesda Wednes Monday WTeudensedsadyay their command of these vocabulary words. challenge to write their own mystery numbers would help all students strengthen 39, This problem relies on the students’ command ofchmalaltehnegmeattiocswrvitoec tahbeiulraroywn and general knowledge to complete it successfully. A discussion of the terms andstudents strengthen help all numbers would mystery Answers On Page 23vocabulary words. of these their command www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals and general knowledge to complete it successfully. A discussion of the terms and Kidsville News! 15May 2018 39, This problem relies on the students’ command of mathematics vocabulary

“America’s Musical Journey” is a visually breathtaking, The lesson of this film is that music is an important partinsightful documentary about the power of music and its of our past and present and who we are as a country. Musicimportance in U.S. history, especially in some of its best- can transport us to different worlds, tell stories and portrayknown cities. realities. Music does this in a way that is different from any other art form and has played a critical role in our culture “America’s Musical Journey” follows singer-songwriter for a long time.Aloe Blacc’s journey across the U.S. as he visits towns andcities important in music’s history. We visit places such I recommend this film for ages 3 to 18. It is educationalas Nashville, Memphis, Miami and Chicago and see flash and everyone will get something out of it in one way ormobs, acrobats and dancing waiters. We meet talented another. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.musicians along the way. Morgan Freeman narrates thejourney, and his deep and iconic voice is a perfect fit toaccompany this colorful film. I appreciate that this film shows its audience the music ofdifferent time periods. This shows younger audiences howmuch music has changed in only a couple of decades andshould remind older audiences of the powerful legacies ofartists like Elvis Presley and Louis Armstrong. My one complaint about this film is that it is too shortfor all it tries to accomplish. “America’s Musical Journey”introduces a person or location and then immediately moveson, leaving some parts of the film more interconnectedthan others. In this way, the film can be like one of the jazzpieces described in the film: sometimes all over the place,but always with lots of thought and creativity put into it.16 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals May 2018

Kidsville Kitchen Mike Randall, REALTOR®Vegetables are more versatile than many people may know. Steaming Associate Brokeror sautéing vegetables might be among the most popular ways to cook 256.366.9779veggies, but grill masters know that it’s not just main dishes that taste [email protected] when cooked over an open flame. As the following recipe for mikerandallhomes.com“Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto” from Karen Adlerand Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill” (Running Press) canattest, grilled vegetables make for simple yet satisfying side dishes.Charred Green Beans withLemon Verbena PestoGreen Beans1 1⁄2 pounds slender green beans2 teaspoons olive oilLemon Verbena Pesto1 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves (substitute fresh lemon balm leaves)2 garlic cloves1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1⁄4 cup pine nuts or English walnuts1⁄2 cup olive oil Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1. Prepare a hot fire in your grill. Florence • Sheffield • Killen2. Toss the beans with olive oil and place in a perforated grill basket or wok set on a baking sheet.3. For the Lemon Verbena Pesto, combine the lemon verbena, garlic, cheese and nuts in a food processor and pulse to puree. Slowly add the olive oil with the processor running until the mixture thickens and emulsifies, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days, or it may be frozen for up to 3 months.4. Place the grill wok or basket directly over the fire and stir-grill, tossing the beans with wooden paddles or grill spatulas until crisp- tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the grilled beans to a large bowl and toss with about 1⁄4 cup of the Lemon Verbena Pesto or to taste.May 2018 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 17

Come Out & Play Hide & Seek Hide and seek has been popular for many years. Children all over the world play a version of this game under different names. One of the earliest recorded versions of the game is 2nd-century Greek. It was called apodidraskinda. In modern Greece, the game is called kryfto. In Spain the game is called el escondite. Just about every country has its own name for its version of the game. That is why it is so important for all players to agree on the rules before the game starts.• There must be at least two players, but there is no limit to how many players can participate.• One player must be “it.”• Players must then decide on the limits of the game. These limits should make sure that the game is fair.• Some examples of limits might be “no hiding in the bedroom” or “no locking doors.”• The next step is for the “it” player to close his or her eyes and count out loud.• This time can vary, but a good amount to wait is 30 seconds. During this time, the other players should all go hide as quickly and quietly as possible.• After he or she is finished counting, the “it” player must yell, “ready or not, here I come!” and try to find all of the other players.• The hiding players can switch spots.• If all players are found, the “it” player wins.• If the “it” player gives up, he or she should yell, “Olly, olly oxen free!”• Any hidden players should then come out. They win.• The last hidden player to come out should be the next “it” player.• In some variations, the hiding players can run to a designated safe zone.• If they reach the safe zone before the “it” player tags them, they play a second round.• If the “it” player finds or tags them, they are out.• The last safe or hidden player wins.www.britannica.com/topic/hide-and-seek-game www.wikihow.com/Play-Hide-and-Go-Seek Vector Image © Vecteezy.comHELP! Truman Lost His Hat! Hello! Attention Kids & Teachers Too! 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A Section Especially for ParentsBEGINNER READS Big Words for Little Geniuses By Susan and James Patterson Tickle Monster Illustrated by Hsinping Pan By Josie Bissett For ages 5 and up Illustrated By Kevan J. Atteberry For ages 4-8 Husband and wife, James and Sue Patterson teamed up to write the perfect Earth has been invaded by a children’s book for your little genius. monster from Planet Tickle. That’s Packed with colorful illustrations and right, the Tickle Monster is in town impressive, sophisticated words like and will tickle any child who is stelliferous and goobledygook, this book is reading the book during storytime. fun for every age in the family. Parents, this is your excuse to tickle your kiddos to your heart’s content.PAGETURNERS Checked Stella Diaz Has Something To Say By Cynthia Kadohata By Angela Dominguez Illustrated by Maurizio Zorat For ages 9 and up For ages 10 and up Extroverted Stella loves spending time with Connor’s life revolves around two her family and her best friend Jenny. She things: hockey and his beloved Do- loves learning about marine life, particularly berman, Sinbad. His father’s life does fish. When Jenny is put in another class at too, and Connor thinks that may be school, Stella feels particularly lonely. She why his stepmom left them. When wants to befriend the new boy in her class Sinbad gets sick and Connor decides but sometimes accidentally mixes Spanish to give up hockey to save money for with English, which can be embarassing. Sinbad’s treatments, Connor starts to She has to get over her fear of public notice other things in his life. Connor speaking when a big class presentation sets out to discover who he is as a comes up, and at a perfect time, too, be- person if he isn’t playing hockey. cause Stella Diaz has something to say.ADVANCED READS Tyler Johnson Was Here By Jay Coles Hamilton And Peggy For ages 14 and up By L.M Elliot For ages 12 and up Twin brothers Marvin and Tyler decide to go to a party - this decision will change their Peggy is used to feeling like she is lives forever. What starts off as a night of living in the shadows of her sisters carefree fun results in a shooting. When Tyler Angelica and Eliza. When Alexander goes missing, Marvin takes it upon himself to Hamilton writes to her in an effort to find him. However, what he finds is his worst seek help in wooing Eliza, Peggy nightmare - Tyler is dead and he was shot by cannot resist the pull of a passionate a police officer. Marvin’s whole world is plea. Soon, a quick friendship forms, changed forever, and it is up to him to learn but there is also danger awaiting. what justice and freedom really mean. From the coded letters that Peggy and Alexander exchange to the front lines of the war - this is one friendship that will enthrall readers..KthidissvpiallgeeNteowhseIlpncy.o, TurduimscaonvpKaeiadnrrstdbnvioeJllroaeomkNnseetwtshhisPas,tTaprtkautigemderssatonoynoah’unsedllpRoJEyvaomeAuDeadsrKeiPsIDcasotDutverOeerrsRobtoEnoA'osloDkRvsE.eCtAh.ODaMtKtIDhaeDrekOidRpEsleAyaoDsu.eCldOovMteoaaprreearpstulnereaersteoodnlotove.20 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals May 2018

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ParenTown’s KidSmartHow art benefits young brains Art enriches lives and can be the brain so it can learn. As the ability to observe the world in such integrative programs areused to connect people from all children age, these seemingly around them. more emotionally invested in theirwalks of life. Among the many basic activities remain essential classes and work more diligentlyadditional benefits of art is its for young brains. • Art can improve memory and than those not studying in sucheffects on young people and the focus. The AASA cites studies conditions. In addition, studentsdevelopment of their brains. • Art helps children develop that state listening to music may learn more from one anotherThe American Association of their motor skills. Dancing and can stimulate parts of the brain when the arts are integrated intoSchool Administrators notes that other movements that might be responsible for memory recall core curriculums than when theyneuroscience research has shown prompted by exposure to art help and visual imagery. In addition, are not.that the effects of the arts on a children develop motor skills. background music played in ayoung brain’s cognitive, social Motor skills are necessary for classroom has been shown to help Art is often mistakenly seenand emotional development can kids to perform important and students remain focused while as a strictly fun component ofbe profound. necessary daily tasks while also completing certain learning tasks. children’s education. But the promoting independence. effects of art on young brains • Art helps to wire the brain. • Art can positively affect is considerable, helping youngThe AASA notes that especially • Art helps kids learn to think. how students approach other people develop in ways that mayyoung children spend much of The AASA notes that art can be a courses. Studies have shown surprise many men and women.their time playing, and that play valuable tool in instilling essential that incorporating arts into coreoften includes forms of art such thinking tools in children, curriculums can have a numberas singing, drawing and dancing. including the ability to recognize of positive effects on students’These artistic activities engage and develop patterns, the ability overall academic performance andvarious senses and help to wire to form mental representations of benefit students socially. 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Make sure kids Take the time to visit prospective broach the subject. have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, Summer camps in North America camps for a tour, and use this open athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletrieswere first established in the 1880s house as an opportunity to learn • Prepare children for the and other camp necessities beforeand were attended by children more about the programs offered. If physical challenges a camp may they leave.without their parents for overnight available, find a camp employee to present. Summer camp activitiesstays. By the 20th century, summer discuss your child’s eligibility for may be rigorous, and campers may • Keep children in the loop.camps had become an international enrollment. Some camps may offer need to be cleared by a physician Engage children in the planningphenomenon, and various webinars for convenience. before starting. Be sure to schedule process to help alleviate their fearsorganizations hosted traditional your child for a physical and bring and get them excited about summersummer camps or camps geared • Fill out the enrollment along any pertinent forms. Children camp.toward religion, sports, music package completely. Each camp also can increase their levels ofand other subjects and activities. has its own requirements for physical activity compared to the Summer camp can foster lifelongAccording to the American Camp registration. Expect to submit some often sedentary nature of winter. memories. Parents can help kidsAssociation, each year, more than personal information, including a Such preparation can prevent prepare in advance for the fun that’s14 million children and adults in the medical background and proof of injuries when engaging in outdoor soon to arrive.United States attend camp. America insurance, names and numbers ofis home to more than 14,000 day emergency contacts and any May 2018and resident camps (8,400 are other pertinent informationovernight camps and 5,600 are day as it applies to the camper.camps). Nonprofit groups are the This may include allergies,largest sponsors of summer camps. fears, physical or mental disabilities or even Many people put off summer preferences in camp courses.camp planning until it is too late.Parents should keep in mind that • Establish paymentcamps begin registration early in schedules. Summer camps22 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals

ANSWERS MATHTIME 39, This problem relies on the students’ command of mathematics vocabulary and general knowledge to complete it successfully. A discussion of the terms and challenge to write their own mystery numbers would help all students strengthen their command of these vocabulary words.The num The number of eggs The number of Knowledgelegs a in two dozen months in a year Power Follow the flowchart to the mystery number. Answers 1. C MA 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. D This past winter experienced a lot of Nor’easters! These storms have impacted the northeastern United States, bringing record-setting snowfalls and high winds to places like upstate New York, Vermont and eastern Massachusetts. Woodford, Vt., received 44 inches of snow during one storm. But what exactly is a Nor’easter, and why do they Meteorologists at NWS local forecast offices food, water and other provisions in a disaster pack such a punch? A Nor’easter is a strong low- around the country monitor conditions conducive supplies kit. A Nor’easter could cut power and pressure system that affects the Mid-Atlantic and for Nor’easters, especially during the winter leave you in the dark. Also, sit down with your New England states. It can form over land or over and early spring. When they see conditions are family and create an emergency communications coastal waters. These winter events are notorious for favorable in the upcoming days, forecasters may plan so your loved ones know how to stay in touch producing heavy snow, rain and tremendous waves issue winter storm, blizzard, high wind and coastal if you are separated. Stay off the roads if advised by that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing flood watches to alert the public that some of the local authorities, and never drive into flood waters. beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts worst effects of Nor’easters might be possible. If These simple actions will help you stay safe during associated with these storms can exceed hurricane- conditions are imminent, those watches are changed a Nor’easter. force intensity. One Nor’easter (March 12-14, 2018) to warnings. produced wind gusts close to 80 miles per hour near Follow weather.gov to get the latest forecasts and For more information on Nantucket, Mass., which is equivalent to winds from warnings. If a Nor’easter threatens your hometown, Nor’easters, please visit: https:// a Category 1 hurricane. A Nor’easter gets its name take steps to prepare, such as having three days of www.weather.gov/safety/winter- from the continuously strong northeasterly winds noreaster blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas. The U.S. East Coast provides an ideal location for Nor’easters. During winter, the polar jet stream transports cold Arctic air southward across the plains of Canada and the United States, then eastward toward the Atlantic Ocean where warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic tries to move northward. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream help keep the coastal waters relatively mild during the winter, which in turn, helps warm the cold winter air over the water. This difference in temperature between the warm air over the water and cold Arctic air over the land is the fuel that feeds Nor’easters. May 2018 www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals Kidsville News! 23

Are you ready to have some fun in the sun?It is almost summertime, and everyone is getting excited! Here are some safety tips to remember for the summer:Tip No. 1—Wear sunscreen!Sunburn in children and teens can cause long-term risks for developingskin cancer. Protect your skin from the hidden dangers of the sun, andkeep that sunscreen re-applied throughout your day.Tip No. 2—Wear bug spray!Unfortunately, pests carrying harmful viruses like to come out and playduring the summer, too. So, protect yourself and apply bug spray whenyou are outside this summer!Tip No. 3—Drink plenty of water!The summer heat can drain a lot of water from us. Our body needs thiswater, so be sure to stay hydrated throughout the day…even before yougo outside. Brought to you by your friends at:1300 S. Montgomery Ave. • Sheffield, AL •256-386-4196 • www.helenkeller.com24 Kidsville News! www.kidsvillenews.com/shoals May 2018