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• The Dominican Republic in the West Indies occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Its area equals that of Vermont and New Hampshire combined.

• There are many small offshore islands and cays that are part of the Dominican territory. A cay is a low elevation sandy island that is formed on the surface of coral reefs. The two largest islands are Saona and Beata.

• The Domican Republic contains the highest mountain range in the West Indies called the Cordillera Central. Duarte Peak, at 10,417 feet, is the highest point in the West Indies.

• The Dominican Republic was explored and claimed by Cristopher Columbus on his first voyage in 1492. He named it La Española, and his son, Diego, was its first viceroy (a royal official that runs the country).

• The capital and largest city is Santo Domingo. It was founded in 1496 and is the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere. Santo Domingo claims the oldest university in the New World as well as the oldest house, hospital, street and cathedral. The cathedral’s first stone was laid in 1514 by Diego Columbus, Christopher Columbus’ son.

• The government is currently a representative democracy.

• The Llano Costero del Caribe is the largest of the plains in the Dominican Republic. Stretching north and east of Santo Domingo, it contains many sugar plantations in the savannahs that are common there.

• Between the Central and Northern mountain ranges lies the rich and fertile Cibao valley. This major valley is home to the city of Santiago and most of the farming areas in the nation.

• The Yaque del Norte is the longest and most important Dominican river. It carries excess water down from the Cibao Valley and empties into Monte Cristi Bay. • The country experiences a tropical climate with seasonal changes in temperature. Rainfall varies according to seasons. The Domini-

can Republic lies at the heart of a hurricane belt and this makes it extremely susceptible to storms from June to October.

• Spanish is the official language.

• Independance Day is the National Holiday. It takes place on February 27. In 1844, the country received its independance from Haiti.

• Agriculture: sugarcane, coffee, cotton, cocoa, tobacco, rice, beans, potatoes, corn, bananas, cattle, pigs, dairy products, beef and eggs.

• Industries: tourism, sugar processing, ferronickel and gold mining, textiles, cement and tobacco.

• Natural resources: nickel, bauxite, gold, silver.

• The largest lake is Enriquillo, a salt lake at 131 feet below sea level, the lowest point in the Caribbean.

• Dominican folk music features instruments such as the maracas, tambora (small drum), accordion and the guirra (a percussion instrument scraped with a metal rod). The national dance is the méringue.

• Dominicans love baseball. Many professional players in the United States come from the Dominican Republic like Albert Pujols, David Ortiz and Ubaldo Jimenez.

The Cathedral of Santa María la Menor in Santo Domingo is the oldest cathedral in the Americas, begun in 1514 and completed in 1540

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Thank You Harold Zeigler Chrysler!

Harold Zeigler Chrysler is located at 1186 M-89, Plainwell (269)6855800. Zeigler Chrysler has devoted themselves to helping and serving their customers to the best of their ability. "We believe the cars we offer are the highest quality and ideal for your life needs." In addition to selling both new and used vehicles, they also offer service and repair, so you have access to the latest specialized technology and precise analysis from Chrysler trained technicians. Check out their website at hzplainwell.com to view their inventory and find out more about their dealership.

“What goals does Zeigler Chrysler have in common with Kids' World,” you may wonder. It's simple….being involved! "It is so important to get involved with our youth today. They are our future! Encouraging kids in their education and making it fun is a win-win for everyone!” They have been part of sponsoring the Allegan County Kids' World from the beginning in December 2014.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Mark VanLoo, Sales Manager

Thank You Community Shoppers Guide!

Undertaking this Kids World News Publication this past year has been a very positive and encouraging experience for us. As your local shoppers paper since 1945, we have taken pride in bringing together businesses, schools and community members. We hope to provide even more local and school news in our weekly paper.

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Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Marty Bennett, Publisher of the Commuity Shoppers Guide

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It’s Fun To Play The Recorder!

Recorders of the past were mainly constructed from wood or ivory, but today many are made of plastic. In fact, manufacturers produce approximately 3.5 million recorders per year!

Recorders are members of the woodwind family. Like the flute, recorders don't have a reed. The recorder has seven finger-holes in front, a thumb-hole behind, and a beak-shaped mouthpiece.

There are six members in the recorder family starting from the highest in pitch (smallest in size) to the lowest (largest in size).

They are the Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass and Contrabass.

The player holds the recorder in front of him or her vertically, blows into the mouthpiece and opens/closes the fingerholes to produce the notes.

The recorder emerged during the 14th century. Instructional books on the recorder were also published during the 15th century

written by Sebastian Virdung (1511) and Silvestro Ganassi (1535).

People of all social classes, commonfolk and royalty alike, played the recorder.

This instrument was used during the late Renaissance to the Baroque era. It was included in orchestras and ensembles. Famous composers such as Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach featured the recorder in their music. It is written that the earliest documented presence of the recorder in North America was in 1633. Today, the recorder still maintains an enormous following.

They are very popular in school music today. There are quite a few reasons. It’s easy to learn. It’s quite inexpensive. It’s closely spaced finger holes are within the reach of young children. It’s suitable for solo music and ensemble music. Plus it’s portable!

Did You Know?

• The English King Henry VIII (1491-1547) played the recorder. He also collected recorders. He had 76 recorders in his collection when he died.

• Playwright William Shakespeare used recorders to play incidental music in ‘Hamlet’ and possibly in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

• Some pop groups, such as the Beatles and Jethro Tull, have used the recorder in their music.

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Thank You Midway Chevrolet!

Midway Chevrolet is located at 381 12th Street, Plainwell, only 20 minutes from Allegan and Kalamazoo (269)685-6871. Midway has been in business for thirty years, providing our community with quality new and used Chevrolet cars and trucks. Check out www.midwayplainwell.com to see their inventory. Midway Chevrolet also offers great deals on service and financing and has a parts and accessories store for their Kalamazoo and Allegan customers.

Midway has generously supported Kids' World News since December 2014. It was the perfect chance for them to "invest in our community's growth for years to come." The dealership encourages everyone to buy local, invest local and support local since that is the key to a strong community. When we invest time and value, especially at the younger ages, we can make a difference for years to come.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Bryan Belden, General Manager

Thank You Midwest Motors!

Midwest Motors, located at 1208 M-89, Plainwell (269)685-9197, has served Plainwell/Otsego and the surrounding areas since 1981. They strive to be known for their customer satisfaction and are committed to treating people right. Midwest is a full service dealership that can help you with everything from your general everyday maintenance on your current vehicle to complete engine overhaul. If you are looking for a dealership to call home check out Midwest Motors in Plainwell “You will be glad you did.” Visit their website at midwestmotorsonline.com.

Midwest Motors has been a proud Kids' World sponsor since December 2014. Kids' World is an excellent publication that encourages kids and families to spend time together and work on reading skills.

Since there are many activities and fun facts, kids are excited to check it out. A well-educated child makes a great citizen and community supporter. They couldn't pass up that chance.

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Monarch Health has been a Kids' World supporter since December 2014. They opened at 344 W. Allegan St., Otsego a year ago. Monarch Health is open 9am5pm. You can find out more information at monarchfamilyhealth.com or 888595-8782. They pride themselves in caring for patients of all ages using an integrative health care process that utilizes both natural and modern forms of medicine.

Community involvement is very important to Monarch Health. "Community involvement promotes both physical and mental health. Studies show people who volunteer live healthier and happier lives and the community as a whole benefits!" Being part of Kids' World News helps bring local news and offerings to children and families which also sparks parents' interest in their kids.

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Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Dana Harmon, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Thank You Plainwell Auto Supply!

Plainwell Auto Supply is located at 155 N. Main St., Plainwell (269)685-5817.

They are a NAPA store (napaonline.com) that has been in business for over 30 years, always focused on helping people have a positive customer experience.

Plainwell Auto Supply has monthly specials on a variety of parts for vehicles, farm equipment, heavy duty machinery, marine, lawn and garden and more.

"It's not just about selling parts. It's about helping people," owner David Steffen states. Each person and situation is unique and deserves individual attention.

Kids' World News is a perfect chance to encourage education and help us all be proud of our community. Plainwell Auto opted to get involved with Kids' World in December of 2014.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is David Steffen of Plainwell Auto Supply

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Chuck Kinnane has been a realtor for 17 years. When you need real estate help, Chuck will be there, from your very first meeting to the final closing, He will provide you with best-in-class service to help you buy or sell a home.

Equipped with the finest tools and technology, Chuck will guide you through the real estate transaction, every step of the way. Give him a call at (269)685-3686 to discuss your real estate needs.

Chuck began to get involved with Kids' World News February of 2015. He enjoys finding opportunities to give back to our community, not expecting a return. Kids' World gives kids interesting information and fun activities to do and strengthens the communicative bridge between parents and their children.

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Chuck Kinnane, Realtor

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Continue cooking 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 248 degrees. Make sure caramel mixture does not turn dark as it would result in being tough. Remove mixture from heat and stir in vanilla.

While the caramel is cooking, prepare the apples. First wash them and then slice them in half. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out apple seeds and apple flesh leaving about 1/2 inch of apple flest around all edges. Place each apple in a muffin tin, hollowed side up. Using a pastry brush, brush all exposed apple edges with lemon juice. Pour caramel into each apple half when done. Fill all the way to the top. Place in refrigerator and allow to cool until caramel sets. Remove apples from refrigerator and place face-up on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut each apple half in half, then cut each quarter in half again. Ready to serve!

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Thank You Compass Wellness Center!

Compass Wellness Center has been part of the Otsego/Plainwell area for five years. They are located at 115 W. Allegan St., downtown Otsego (269)692-2100. Compass specializes in providing outpatient psychological treatment to address the mental health concerns of children, adolescents, adults and families. They firmly believe that all people, regardless of insurance, deserve the highest quality of service. Check them out at www.compass-wellness.org.

Compass Wellness Center began sponsoring Kids' World in December of 2014. They know it's important to focus on the education and care of our youth and literacy is a huge part of that. How better to affect our children's future, than to get them excited about learning and growing in their understanding of the world they live in!

Pictured with a thank you signed by kids from area schools is Amber Burnett ~ PsyD., BCBA

Thank You B&C Trophy!

B&C Trophy is a locally-owned embroidery, screen printing and engraving business located at 544 E. Morrell, Otsego. You can find all sorts of t-shirts, jackets, trophies, duffle bags and more. Also, B&C boasts many unique Michigan themed clothing. They have been in business for 32 years and can be reached at (269)694-4261.

Important to owners Sherry and Tera is small town service, working together and promoting a sense of community. They began to sponsor Kids' World as soon as the opportunity came up in 2014. It is an important and worthwhile publication that encourages kids to learn. And, obviously, with all their school apparel, supporting local schools and communities is already a top priority.

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H elen Helen K eller Keller

Helen Adams Keller was born on June 27 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was a healthy baby. She grew up on her family’s farm called Ivy Green. When Helen was about one and a half years old, she became very sick with a high fever. Her parents soon realized that she had lost both her sight and her hearing.

She tried to communicate with the people around her with special motions, however she would also get frustrated. Because of this difffficulty, she would sometimes throw tantrums, kicking and hitting other people in anger.

Helen’s parents realized that she needed some special help.

They contacted Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston. The director suggested a former student named Annie Sullivan. Annie had been blind but had her eyesight restored by surgery. Annie came to work w ith Helen on March 3, 1887 and would end up being her helper and companion for the next fifty years.

Annie began to teach Helen words. She would press the letters of words in Helen’s hand. For example, she would put a doll in one of Helen’s hands and then press the letters of the word DOLL into the other hand. It wasn’t until Annie put Helen’s hand into water and spelled out water into Helen’s other hand that it made sense.

Next Annie taught Helen how to read Braille. Braille is a special reading system where letters are made out of little bumps on a page. By the age of 10, Helen could read and use a typewriter.

Then Helen learned to talk from Sarah Fuller who was a teacher for the deaf. By resting her hand on Sarah’s lips, she learned how to feel sound vibrations and how the lips moved to make sounds.

At sixteen, Helen attended Radcliffffe College in Massachusetts.

She graduated in 1904 with honors. Of course, Annie Sullivan attended school with her.

During her college years, Helen wrote about her experiences being deaf and blind. She wrote a number of articles for Ladies

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Home Journal. The articles were later published in a book called “The Story of My Life.” In 1908, she published another book called “The World I Live In.” As Helen grew older, she wanted to help others like herself. She joined the American Foundation for the Blind and traveled giving speeches and raising money for the foundation. During World War II, she visited with wounded Army soldiers encouraging them.

H e l e n sp e n t mu c h o f h e r l i fe w o r k i n g to r a i s e m o n e y a n d a w a r e ness for people with disabilities.

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• Helen became very famous. She met with every President from Grover Cleveland to Lyndon Johnson.

• Two films about Helen Keller won Academy Awards. One was a documentary called The Unconquered (1954) and the other was a drama called The Miracle Worker (1962) starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke.

• She wrote a book titled Teacher about Annie Sullivan's life.

• Helen became friends with famous people such as the inventor of the telephone Alexander Graham Bell and the author Mark Twain.

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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. 26th President of the United States 1901-1909

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., was the twenty-sixth President of the United States, and a leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Movement. He served in many roles including Governor of New York, historian, naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier. Roosevelt is most famous for his personality: his energy, his vast range of interests and achievements.

As Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy, he prepared for and advocated war with Spain in 1898. He organized and helped command the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, the Rough Riders, during the Spanish-American War. Returning to New York as a war hero, he was elected Republican governor in 1899. He was a professional historian, a lawyer, a naturalist and explorer of the Amazon Basin and his 35 books include works on outdoor life, natural history, the American frontier, political history, naval history, and his autobiography.

Roosevelt understood the strategic significance of the Panama Canal, and negotiated for the U.S. to take control of its construction in 1904; he felt that the Canal's completion was his most important and historically significant international achievement. He was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize, winning its Peace Prize in 1906, for negotiating the peace in the Russo-Japanese War. As President, Roosevelt held the ideal that the Government should be the great arbiter of the conflicting economic forces in the Nation, especially between capital and labor, guaranteeing justice to each and dispensing favors to none. Roosevelt emerged as a "trust buster" by forcing the dissolution of a great railroad combination in the Northwest. Roosevelt steered the United States more actively into world politics.

He liked to quote a favorite proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick. . . . " Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements were in conservation. He added enormously to the national forests in the West, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great irrigation projects. He crusaded endlessly on matters big and small, exciting audiences with his high-pitched voice, jutting jaw, and pounding fist. "The life of strenuous endeavor" was a must for those around him, as he romped with his five younger children and led ambassadors on hikes through Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. Theodore Roosevelt was born in a four-story brownstone at 28 East 20th Street in New York City on October 27, 1858. Unlike many of the earlier "log cabin Presidents," Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family. As a youngster, Roosevelt was sickly. To combat his poor physical condition, his father compelled the young Roosevelt to take up exercise. Roosevelt started boxing lessons. He was mostly home schooled by tutors and his parents. Then graduated from Harvard in 1876. He had a photographic memory and developed a life-long habit of devouring books, memorizing every detail. He was runner-up in the Harvard boxing championship, losing to C.S. Hanks. The sportsmanship Roosevelt showed in that fight was long remembered.

In 1884 his first wife, Alice Lee Roosevelt, and his mother died on the same day. He married his second wife, Edith Carow in December 1886.

Roosevelt is one of the faces on Mt. Rushmore!

Presidential Firsts 1. Booker T. Washington became the first black man to dine as a guest at the White House in 1901 with Roosevelt.

2. Oscar S. Straus became the first Jewish person appointed as a Cabinet Secretary, under Roosevelt.

3. In August, 1902, Roosevelt became the first president to take a public automobile ride. This occurred during a parade in Hartford, Connecticut 4. In 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to be under constant Secret Service protection.

5. In 1906, Roosevelt became the first American to be awarded a Nobel Prize.

6. In 1906, he made the first trip, by a President, outside the United States, visiting Panama to inspect the construction progress of the Panama Canal on Nov. 9.

7. He was the first and to date only president from Long Island, New York.

8. He was the first President to refer to the White House as such on his official stationery. Until then the mansion had been referred to as "The Executive Mansion" 9. He was the first President to fly in an airplane.

10. He was the first President to wear a necktie for his official Presidential Portrait.

11. He was the first President to approve a coin, the Lincoln cent, with a man's face on it, in 1909, just in time for the centennial of Lincoln's birth. Lincoln was Roosevelt's presidential hero.

12. He was the first President to ride in a military submarine.

13. In 2001, he became the first and only President up to date to receive a Medal of Honor

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Learning About Ears!

Ears come in all shapes and sizes! People have them and so do many animals! Did you hear something? Maybe the sound you heard was as quiet as your dog breathing or maybe it was loud like a siren.

Ears are in charge of collecting sounds, processing them, and sending sound signals to your brain. And that's not all - your ears also help you keep your balance.

The ear is made up of three different sections - The Outer Ear - The Middle Ear - The Inner Ear - and they all work together so you can hear!

The Outer Ear: The outer ear is called the auricle (or-ih-kul). This is the part of the ear that people can see. The main job of the outer ear is to collect sounds.

The outer ear also includes the ear canal, where wax is produced.

Earwax is that gross stuff that protects the canal. Earwax contains chemicals that fight off infections that could hurt the skin inside the ear canal. It also collects dirt to help keep the ear canal clean. So that gross stuff is really useful!

The Middle Ear: When sound waves enter the outer ear, they travel through the ear canal to the middle ear. The middle ear's main job is to take those sound waves and turn them into vibrations that are delivered to the inner ear. To do this, it needs the eardrum which is a thin piece of skin stretched tight like a drum.

When sound waves reach the eardrum, they cause the eardrum to vibrate. When the eardrum vibrates, it moves the tiny ossicles (ah-

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The Inner Ear: Sound comes into the inner ear as vibrations and enters the cochlea (ko-klee-uh), a small, curled tube in the inner ear. The cochlea is filled with liquid, which is set into motion, when the ossicles vibrate.

The cochlea is also lined with tiny cells covered in tiny hairs that are so small, but they're awfully important. When sound reaches the cochlea, the sound causes the hairs on the cells to move, creating signals that the brain understands as sound. The brain puts it together and you hear your favorite song or someone speaking to you.

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In the inner ear, there are three small loops above the cochlea called semicircular canals. Like the cochlea, they are also filled with liquid and have thousands of tiny hairs. When you move your head, the liquid in the semicircular canals moves, too. The liquid moves the tiny hairs, which send a message to your brain about the position of your head. In less than a second, your brain sends messages to the right muscles so that you keep your balance.

Ever get dizzy? Try filling a cup halfway with water. Now move the cup around in a circle in front of you, and then stop. Notice how the water keeps swishing around, even after you’ve stop moving it?

That's what happens in your semicircular canals when you spin in circles and get dizzy. When the fluid stops moving - you get your balance back!

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