Best in Show Winner, Casey Roma

Pleasant Hill Elementary, Grade 5

Kids' Corner SPRING/SUMMER 2010

Spring Sprouts Garden

Shape into balls and roll in sesame seeds to coat. Chill and eat!

Little seeds we sow in spring
growing while the robins sing,
give us carrots, peas and beans,
tomatoes, pumpkins, squash
and greens.

And we pick them, one and all,
through the summer, through
the fall.

Winter comes, then spring,
and then little seeds we sow again.

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Kids' Corner WINTER 2010

Things To Do on Cold Winter Days!

1. Make a snow angel by lying on your back in the snow, spreading out your arms to the side and then moving them up and down. Get up carefully, and see your angel with wing prints.
2. Build a snow fort. Have a snowball fight.
3. Build a snowman. Give him a carrot nose and a hat.
4. Take a walk and look for animal tracks.
5. Play chase, tag, or hide and seek.
6. Scavenger hunt for winter nature stuff.
7. Go ice skating.
8. Go sledding down a hill.
9. Shovel a path in the yard like a maze.
10. Play expedition. Pretend you are an explorer going to the North Pole.
11. Decorate a tree in your yard with streamers to blow in the wind.
    

Serves 4

Directions:

Place milk, cocoa and sugar in saucepan. Heat to boiling, then turn off heat. Stir in nutmeg and chili powder, and stir to mix. Pour into 4 mugs, and place cinnamon sticks in mugs, if using. Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows, and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Enjoy!

Best in Show Winner, Corbin Atkins

Pleasant Hill Elementary, Kindergarten

Best in Show Winner, Hailey Reed

West Indianola Elementary, Grade 4

Best in Show Winner, Ellie Walker

Rochester Elementary, Grade 6

The Yingling’s Auto Service 1st Annual Art Contest

Local Artists Envision Cars of the Future

Yingling‘s Auto Service is proud to announce it‘s 1^st Annual Art Contest for students attending three local elementary schools, Indian Creek, Pleasant Hill and Rochester. Yingling‘s is excited to be able to give these students the chance to not only win great prizes, but to shine by being spotlighted at Yingling‘s.

The inaugural contest theme was Cars of the Future. The contest began on March 12th and 45 entries were submitted from the schools on March 30th. Illustrations could be done by hand in any media (paint, pencil, marker, etc.), but not by computer. Judging took place the second week of April by professional artists. An award ceremony was held at Yingling‘s for all contest winners on May 2^nd at 5:00 pm. Cake and refreshments were served to the winners and their guests and local WIBW TV personality Ralph Hipp appeared as the guest award presenter. The presentation then aired at 10pm on Friday, May 4^th on WIBW TV channel 13. 

$50 prizes were awarded to winners in each grade level K-6 along with a Best of Show award. All participants received a gift coupon and free oil change card for their great effort. The contest has been a great opportunity for winning students to not only receive a prize, but to also see their artwork professionally framed, displayed in the Yingling‘s Auto Service reception area for a year and then be able to take home their framed piece for their families to enjoy.

Winning entries were:
Best in Show – Ellie Walker, Grade 6, Rochester Elementary
Kindergarten – Brenna Langdon, Indian Creek Elementary
1st Grade – Laine Marston, Indian Creek Elementary
2nd Grade – Brooklyn Carter, Indian Creek Elementary
3rd Grade – Cole Lucas, Indian Creek Elementary
4th Grade – Brock Safarik, Indian Creek Elementary
5th Grade – Dawson Wienck, Indian Creek Elementary
6th Grade – Mary Constant, Rochester Elementary

Be sure to stop by the Yingling’s Auto Service reception area during your next visit to view the winning artwork by these talented young artists!

Kids’ Corner FALL 2009

Apples are available year-round, but the best buys are found from September to February. Local orchards have abundant crops this year just waiting to be hand-picked. Delicious, Gala and McIntosh are great for eating alone or in salads. Tart apples, such as Granny Smith and Jonathan, make the best pies and applesauce. A 3-pound sack of apples equals about 12 medium apples or 12 cups of sliced apples.

Homemade Applesauce It’s yummy either hot or cold!

Skill Level: easy, 8 servings

Ingredients:

* 3 pounds (about 12) cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
* 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

Remember to wash your hands!

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring well.
2. Cover bowl with wax paper; microwave 9 minutes, then stir.
3. Cover and continue microwaving 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are soft.
4. Mash apples and serve warm or cold.

Safety Tip: Apples should be washed before being eaten or cooked. Washing helps remove dirt, germs and any pesticides that may be on the skin. Even if you are going to peel apples, wash first! No need for detergents; just use clean water to wash fruit and vegetables.

Source: http://www.kidsacookin.ksu.edu

Kids’ Corner SUMMER 2009

There is a reason for the popular phrase, “the thrill of the hunt.” Hunting for something, and discovering it, is exhilarating, which makes treasure hunting a blast. Hunts are easy to create in a short amount of time.

Have a Treasure Hunt!

When you are planning a treasure hunt, you should first learn the key elements of the game. Most treasure hunts contain the following elements:

• A theme—Themes create the game atmosphere, tie the entire game together and provide excitement.
• A map—A map is a helpful guide for a treasure hunt, and it’s fun to decorate it with stickers or drawings.
• Clues—Clues are one of the most important components of a treasure hunt because they lead participants to hidden treasures. Clues must make sense so that the participants can find the treasures.
• Treasures—Treasures are very important because they are the rewards for completing the game.
• Location—A treasure hunt location can be as large as a backyard or as small as a living room. Select a location for the game that provides a fun but safe challenge for the participants.

There are no specific treasure hunt rules, so you have a lot of freedom to create your own rules and game style. You also do not have to spend a large amount of money on a treasure hunt. In fact, you do not have to spend any money. You can create a simple treasure hunt with objects already available in your home.

Source: http://kids.lovetoknow.com

Kids’ Corner SPRING 2009

* 1 large can of chow mein noodles
* 4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
* 2 tsp. shortening
* “Peeps” (marshmallow chicks)
* some sort of egg-shaped candy (jellybeans, M&M’s, etc.)

Directions:

Remember to wash your hands!

1. Melt the chips and shortening in a glass bowl in the microwave (usually about 1 min. to 1 1/2 min.). Stir frequently to avoid burning.
2. Pour in the noodles and stir until coated.
3. Drop big spoonfuls on dessert plates. Form into “nests.”
4. Add eggs and marshmallow chicks to decorate.
5. Place in fridge for 30 min. to harden.
6. Eat and enjoy!

Recipe makes 6-7 nests.

Note: You can also use butterscotch or white chocolate chips
for additional variety.

Source: www.dltk-holidays.com

Kids’ Corner WINTER 2008

Sledding is one sport that makes cold, snowy winters more bearable, and enjoyable. To minimize the risk of injury while having fun, here’s how to sled safely:

Kids’ Corner FALL 2008

Time flies when you’re having fun —you can make carpooling seem a lot shorter and less boring if you have fun along the way.

Here are a few games to play. Try making one last all week!

Everyone will need a big spiral-bound sketch pad and a box of crayons or markers. Each day of the drive, draw a picture of what you did that day, and write about it. On the last day of the week, each person gets to read and show their entries.

This passes the time quickly in the car for the reader and for the other riders who are listening, not to mention sharpening reading skills in a fun way.

Have everyone think of different “favorite” questions for the group. What’s your favorite movie, flavor of ice cream, song, game, toy, place to visit, restaurant, book, animal, fish, etc. Be creative and don’t forget to ask the driver too!

Kids’ Corner SUMMER 2007

Riding in a car can be fun, but like anything, accidents can happen.

Here are some tips to follow so that car trips can be as safe as possible.

• Always wear a seat belt.
• Sit in a child’s safety seat until your parent or guardian says you don’t have to anymore.
• Sit in the back seat until you’re at least 13 years old.
• Never open the door when a car is moving.
• Don’t leave the car until the driver says it’s safe.

Source: www.chp.edu/besafe/kids/01kids_cars.php.

Kids’ Corner SPRING 2008

Counting Cows Car Game.

Teams on the left and right side of the car count cows throughout the day on their side of the car, while trying to distract the other team from actually seeing any cows on their side. If you pass a cemetery (or boat) on your side of the car, you lose all your cow points ...provided the other team sees the cemetery (or boat) and catches you! Variation: if you see a white horse after a cemetery (or boat), then you get your lost points back.

Cow Jokes.

How does a farmer count his cows?
With a cow-culator!

Why do cows have bells?
Because their horns don’t work!

How do you keep a bull from charging?
You take away his credit card!

What do you call a cow that has no milk?
An udder failure!

What do cows do online?
They send instant moo-ssages.

What do cows do to relax?
They listen to moo-sic!

Kids’ Corner FALL 2007

Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween!

Halloween can be a traumatic and even dangerous time for your pet. Ms. Jacque Schultz, ASPCA Director of Companion Animal Services, offers some common-sense tips to protect your pet:

• Don’t leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween: There are plenty of stories of vicious pranksters who have teased, injured or stolen pets on this night.
• Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets: Chocolate is poisonous
  to a lot of animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed.
• Be careful of pets around a lit pumpkin: Pets may knock it over and cause a fire.
• Don’t dress your pet in costume unless you know he loves it. Otherwise, it puts a lot of stress on the animal. If you do dress
  him up, make sure the costume isn’t constricting, annoying
  or unsafe. Be careful not to obstruct their vision. Even the sweetest pets can get snappy when they can’t see what’s going on around them.
• All but the most social pets should be kept in a separate room during trick-or-treat visiting hours; too many strangers in strange costumes can be scary for a pet.
  

’Corner SUMMER 2007

Riding in a car can be fun, but like anything, accidents can happen.

Here are some tips to follow so that car trips can be as safe as possible.

• Always wear a seat belt.
• Sit in a child’s safety seat until your parent or guardian says you don’t have to anymore.
• Sit in the back seat until you’re at least 13 years old.
• Never open the door when a car is moving.
• Don’t leave the car until the driver says it’s safe.

Source: www.chp.edu/besafe/kids/01kids_cars.php.

’Corner SUMMER 2006

Car Games for That Summer Trip.

Auto Olympics

Before going on a road trip, players make a list of ten things they can do in the car. For example, a list might include: passing three cows, finding a red billboard, holding one‘s breath through a tunnel, hearing a favorite song on the radio, finding two out-of-state license plates, getting a trucker to honk, passing five people in hats, crossing a bridge, passing a car with a dog in it, and getting three green lights in a row. The first person to accomplish everything on the list wins the game.

Name that Tune

Here‘s a game that‘s great for those who like to sing or hum a tune. One player thinks of a song that everybody knows and hums its first few notes. Other players try to guess the name of the song. If they can‘t guess, the first player keeps humming more notes in the song until someone guesses the right answer.

Source: www.ParentCenter.com

Kids’ Corner FALL/WINTER 2006

Need a tasty treat that you and your parents can toss together for holiday driving trips? Here’s one that’s so yummy, you may need to make two batches!

Cinnamon Snack Mix for 4 Kids

Ingredients:

3/4 cup honey graham cereal
1/2 cup bear-shaped graham cookies
1/3 cup ramen noodles, crushed
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 or 3 tablespoons golden raisins
2-3/4 teaspoons butter
2-3/4 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon orange juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix honey graham cereal, bear-shaped graham cookies, ramen noodles, almonds and golden raisins.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and blend in honey and orange juice. Spread over the cereal mixture and toss to coat.
4. Spread mixture onto a large baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
5. Cool. Bag into small sandwich bags.
6. Enjoy during your car trip!