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Dear Kids, I know you’ve heard the saying.” Honesty is the best policy,” but do you know who said it? It is attributed to Benjamin Franklin. He was one of our founding fathers of the U.S. and had many wise sayings. This month we celebrate his birthday, and you’ll learn more about what he thought of making resolutions. New Year’s is a time when people often make resolutions to change something or do something better. Are you making any New Year’s Resolutions?

This month we also learn more about our country’s very own Arctic winter wonderland, Alaska! And speaking of cold weather, winter sports are a great way to get exercise and have fun. Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark tells us all about what it’s like to be an Olympic athlete!

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Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Resolutions

Benjamin Franklin, one of thefounding fathers of the United

States and scientist, inventor, writerand politician, was born on January

17, 1706. Ben Franklin was responsiblefor many great inventions: bifocal glasses, the lightningrod and discoveries with electricity, a furnace stove calledthe “Franklin Stove,” the odometer to keep track ofdistances and many other things. His natural curiosityabout things and how they worked led him to try to makethings better and to create new things to help peoplelive better.

Ben Franklin also made resolutions before it was acommon thing to do. Back when he was 20 (way back in1726!), he created a list of four resolutions to follow to tryto reach what he called “moral perfection.”

His resolutions were:1. To be more frugal. Franklin wanted to save more

money so that he could repay what he owed to others.2. Be honest and sincere, in word and action.3. Be industrious in “whatever business I take in

hand.” This means to work hard and do his best inwhatever he was working on.

4. “Speak ill of no man.” Franklin vowed not to saybad things about anyone, even if it was the truth. Hewould also speak good of everyone whenever he could.

From these four resolutions, he came up with 13virtues to practice. These were things that he felt wereimportant guides for living to be a person of goodcharacter. He wrote them each down in a book and prac-ticed one each week. At the end of the week, he would seehow well he did with it. At the end of 13 weeks, he startedback at the top of the list, trying to perfect each one.

Sources: The Franklin Institute, www.i.edu; PublicBroadcasting Service, PBS.org.

Happy 2011! It’s a brand-new year! Many people see the new year as a time to start

fresh with new goals for a new year. Lot’s of people make New Year’s

resolutions. What are resolutions anyway? A resolution is simply a decision to do something or to make something

happen. When people make New Year’sresolutions, they decide that they are going

to do a certain thing during the new year. A New Year’s resolution usually involves some type of positive self-improvement.

It is thought that the resolution dates back to 153 B.C. in Rome. Janus was a mythical king of early Rome. He had two faces, one looking towards the past and one facing forward to the future. The Romans named the first month of the year, January, after Janus, the god of beginnings.

A New Year’s resolution could be something as simple as saying, “This year, I will drink more water and milk, and less soda and fruit juice.” Or maybe, “This year, I will be kinder to my little sister.” The key is that you have to work at your resolutions to make them actually happen!

Let’s work on our New Year’s resolutions together. Complete the sentences be-low. Then, keep this handy and work on your resolutions during the year!

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William Brodie’s Double Life Inspired Well-known Character Red , White & True Mysteries White

The location was Edinburgh, Scotland. The timeframe was the 1780s. William Brodie (1741 – 1788) lived a double life.

Unlike most of the stories in this column, though, our subject was not an inventor. He did, however, inspire

a writer to invent a new character based on his life. Read on — this one will surprise you. Brodie was a cabinetmaker. Born in Edinburgh to a father who was also a cabinetmaker, he would later inherit his father’s business. Robert Louis Stevenson’s father owned one of the cabinets that Brodie had made. His work as a cabinetmaker also included installing and repairing his clients’ locks. William Brodie also served as an inspiration to Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 – 1894). But not in the way you might think, as he led a double life. He was a respected cabinetmaker and town council member by day and a burglar by night. In an effort to support his wild lifestyle, which included gambling, William Brodie the cabinetmaker embarked upon an 18-month crime spree beginning in 1786. He gained entry into his, uh, customers’ homes by making wax replicas of their house keys during the day and returning at night to steal from them. In fact, Brodie was often hired to repair the doors that he had broken into the previous night. In addition to building cabinets, Brodie also designed some of the gallows where hangings took place. Talk about digging your own grave! Now you know how his story ends, but there’s something else about William Brodie that you

probably didn’t know. I mentioned earlier that William Brodie was not an inventor, but he did

inspire Robert Louis Stevenson to invent a new character for one of his stories. This character was based on Brodie’s life. You see, William Brodie was the real-life version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! But you knew that all along, didn’t you?

William Brodie was caught while trying to escape to America. He was brought before a judge whose nickname was “The Hanging

Judge.” Now there’s a lesson to be learned here: If you’re going to face a judge, be sure to get one whose nickname is not “The Hanging Judge.” You’ll thank me for it later. Brodie met his match in the form of a hangman’s noose. Ironically, Brodie was one of the people who had earlier helped

create the design for the gallows. On the day of his hanging, he bribed the hangman to help him escape by hiding a steel collar

inside the noose, but it didn’t work. While William Brodie was able to cheat his clients, he wasn’t able to cheat death. In the end, one of the great literary stories of all time had

been born. Activity Guide for Students for “William Brodie’s Double Life” … This exercise will help you improve your listening skills. Read this

story to another second student, and have him or her recite back what he or she heard after you’ve finished reading it aloud.© 2010 Paul Niemann. This story is part of the Red, White & True Mysteries series by author Paul Niemann. For more information, please visit www.InventionMysteries.com.


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Mt. Merapi is blowingits top—again. This volcano

in Indonesia erupts every fewyears, making big trouble forthe people who live close by.

This hot-headed mountain alsocauses problems for airplanes. On

November 6, Mt. Merapi’s ash plume roseto 55,000 feet (16 kilometers)—way higher

than airplanes usually fly. The plume also spread out 220 miles(350 kilometers) to the west and southwest.

Volcanic ash is not like ash from a forest fire. Volcanic ash ismore like tiny, floating particles of broken glass. It’s very bad tobreathe and very hard on airplane engines. Even far from the vol-cano where the plume is almost invisible, volcanic ash particlescan do a lot of damage.

So, if theplumes can beinvisible, how dopilots know whereit’s safe to fl y?Satellites can help.Even a thin cloudof ash refl ects lightdifferently fromair and from rainclouds. With helpfrom a computer,satellite images canhighlight volcanicash. This informa-tion is reported to

air traffic controllers, who warn pilots to stay out of the brokenglass!

Satellites provide other vital information for aviators. Some-times thunder clouds suddenly overshoot their normally fl at topswith a sudden updraft of turbulent air. Even though a plane isflying above the cloud, it can still get caught in a sudden pocketof turbulence and be tossed around pretty roughly. A spilled colamay be the least of a passenger’s complaints!

A new kind of satellite, called GOES-R, will help even morewith aviation. GOES-R stands for Geostationary OperationalEnvironment Satellite, “R” series. NASA plans to launch the fi rstone in 2015. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin-istration (NOAA) will operate it. GOES-R will be able to helpflight controllers plan safe flight paths. It will provide quick andaccurate data about not only volcanic ash plumes, but alsodangerous turbulence and lightning.

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This article was written by Diane K. Fisher. It was providedthrough the courtesy of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CaliforniaInstitute of Technology, Pasadena, California, under a contractwith the National Aeronautics and Space Administration andsupport from the U.S. Department of Commerce NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE. . . WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE. . .

AN OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDER AN OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDER It’s cold outside, and I love snow! One of my favorite winter sports is snowboarding, so I was super excited to talk with Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark this month. Just one year after graduating from Mount Snow Academy, Kelly won a Gold medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. She competed again in the 2006 Winter Olympics and ended up in fourth place. In the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Kelly won a Bronze medal in the halfpipe, placi ng behind American Silver medalist Hannah Teter and Australian Gold medalist Torah Bright. When she’s not snow boarding, she loves surfing, playing the guitar, watching movies and hanging out with her friends.

TRUMAN: What does it take to become a

professional snowboarder?

KELLY: First of all, you have to like snow.

I liked snow from an early age

because I just happened to grow up in

West Dover, a small town in

Vermont where it snows a lot. I grew up

playing in the snow, so I learned

to enjoy being outside in the winter. My

town is really close to the Mount

Snow Resort, and people come from all

over New England to ski and

snowboard there. I saw people having fun

in the snow.

TRUMAN: When and why did you first

become interested in snowboarding?

KELLY: I fell in love with snowboarding

when I was seven years old because it was fun. That’s why I still do

it today. It’s my hobby. It’s my career. It’s my way of life. Kids don’t

have to wait until they grow up to find out what they want to “be.”

something that they like to do as a kid might inspire them to continue

with that sport or hobby or activity as they grow up. It might even turn into a

career. I enjoyed snowboarding so much I even went to school for it. I went

to Mount Snow Academy, which is a full-time winter program for ski and

snowboard competitors who are in grades 6 through 12. The coaches and

teachers are committed to balancing athletics and academics. And yes,

there’s homework. The goal of the Academy is to help young people become

the best they can be, whether they want to be an Olympic athlete or a college

athlete. I graduated in 2001, and that’s when my snowboarding really took

off. I was lucky the academy was close to my home.

Young athletes come from all over to go to school at the Mount Snow

Academy, which is the only slope-side winter sports academy in the

Northeast. But going to snowboarding school doesn’t mean you’ll be a great

athlete. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a professional

snowboarder. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become good at

whatever you want to do.

TRUMAN: Describe a typical day on

the “job.”

KELLY: I wake up, eat a good

breakfast, and then I warm up

my muscles. Then I usually

ride the halfpipe for 3 to 4

hours. After that, I usually

eat again. Then I have a

cool-down time and

stretching time in the

evening to make sure I am

ready for the next day.

Sometimes I go to training camp

with other athletes, and we work on our

skills and get better at them. Sometimes the

training camps are in other parts of the world, so I

have to travel a lot. Even though I won two Olympic

medals, I still have to go through security at

the airports and take my shoes off just like everybody else.

Off the snow, I’m just a regular person. I like it that way.

TRUMAN: What’s the hardest part of your job?

KELLY: Travel is the hardest part of my job. It’s hard to be

away from my friends and my family so much of the time.

Travel makes it hard to have any pets, and I miss that.

TRUMAN: What is the best part of your job?

KELLY: The hardest part, travel, is also the best

part. The travel is so amazing. I get to see many

beautiful places around the world, and I get to

experience different

cultures. I get to do all these things while also

doing what I love to do — snowboarding.

TRUMAN: What are some of your

achievements?

KELLY: I have had an amazing career, with four

U.S. Open wins and six X-Games medals. I

competed in snowboarding in three Olympic

Winter Games, and I won two Olympic medals

— a Gold medal and a Bronze medal.

TRUMAN: What is your favorite achievement?

KELLY: I am most proud of my 2010 Olympic Bronze medal

because I had to work the hardest to get it. I think when you work

hard for something, you value it more. Success is more valuable

when you have to work hard for it.

TRUMAN: What’s your advice for kids who are interested in

snowboarding

as a profession?

KELLY: I would say that no matter what you do — whether it’s

snowboarding or something else — make sure you enjoy it and

make sure you work hard at it. And don’t be afraid to follow your

dreams.

TRUMAN: That’s great advice! And thanks

for the snowboarding tips and

for talking with Kidsville News! See

you on the slopes!

Special thanks to contributing

writer Harriet Wallis.

Truman’s Tips on Snowboarding Even though I’m a green dragon, I do like to

play in the snow. I learned that if you want to

grow up to be an awesome

snowboarder or an Olympic

champion like Kelly Clark, there are

some tips you can tell your mom and

dad. Most snowsport star athletes treasure

the camaraderie they enjoyed as children with their

brothers and sisters and mom and dad on the slopes. Kids do

best when they find their own challenges – not the ones that parents pick for

them. Kids also need a good night’s rest before tackling a sport such as skiing

or snowboarding. And tell your parents not to take you onto the tough trails that

they like; instead, they should take you onto the trails that you prefer. The

secret to becoming a champion athlete is to start with fun, fun, fun.


There they go! I know you’ve seen them the people who are always helping out or

“volunteering” at different events. Why do they do it? Let’s talk a little about that and about what you can start doing today to grow up to be just like them! I

know I want to, they always look like they are having so much fun!

We need to volunteer when we are young so that when we become adults we will always remember to help those around us who don’t have as much. This is called being part of a community. That word can be used a lot of different ways, There is the community or town where you live but I want to talk to you about being aware of the larger community, the world around you and how giving to your community is an important part of a civilized society. Not only does helping others make us feel better both mentally and physically, but it helps us meet new friends and provides a sense of belonging and pride.

There is a group of people here in the North Country who work very hard all year to help people in our community. The amazing part is that these people go out and ask other people for donations, you know to give a portion of their money, then they take all the money they raised and give it to help people. They are the volunteers and the member agencies of the United Way.

What do you know about the United Way? Well, if you are like me and like to watch football you’ve seen commercials for the United Way. Those are the ones where famous football players are reading to kids and stuff. That’s not all the United Way does, here in the North Country there are 36 organizations who get funding from the United Way so they can help you and your families and neighbors.

The United Way always reminds us to LIVE UNITED that means the same as community, we are all responsible for each other. The other thing the United Way asks us to do is to GIVE, ADVOCATE, & VOLUNTEER. Let’s look at each of those words and how it might affect us.

GIVE: A lot of our parents, teachers and neighbors give to the United Way through the place where they work, but there are lots of ways kids like us can give. Let’s say it’s your birthday coming up, you can ask that some of your gifts be a donation to the United Way or you

might participate in a fundraiser that they are sponsoring. You might have a bake sale or raffle or challenge your friends!

ADVOCATE: That one is easy! It’s what I’m doing right now! I’m telling the story of the United Way. Over the next months I will talk more about the different United Way agencies that help children all over the North Country. So when you read about one of them, GET THE WORD OUT to your family and neighbors. You can write stories, draw pictures or just talk about them. That’s how we advocate!

VOLUNTEER: This one takes the most effort but also has the greatest rewards! You can volunteer with your family and friends for any worthy cause. This can be a really fun family memory, and you get to use your talents. Let’s say you’re a really good reader; maybe you could read with kids who are struggling. You may be surprised to learn only one in three 4th graders can read proficiently (pruh-fish-uh-nt-le). Those kids who don’t read well often fall behind, maybe, end up dropping out of school. It’s a quiet crisis happening right now in communities across America and you can make the difference! Just because you took a few moments and VOLUNTEERED!

Well we really learned a lot today about our community around us! Don’t stop now! Talk to your teachers and families about ideas you have for volunteering, giving and advocating. Email me at [email protected] I’d love to hear what you have come up with. See you around! Your Friend,

We can all make a difference, today

Where to go, when you need to know!

2-1-1 is the number to dial that helps us find information about the agencies that can help our families and neighbors. Here in the North Country we have lots of public and not for profit services, but finding out about those services and contacting them can sometimes be challenging or even overwhelming. There are well-trained people at the 2-1-1 call center who can provide information and connect callers to agencies. The best part is it is free and confidential!

During times of disaster, 2-1-1 is there for callers who need help, as well as those who want to help. But not just during disasters, 2-1-1 is there everyday for any problem that might arise. It is available for families with young children as well as older people like your grandparents.

As cool as 2-1-1 is it may not be around for much longer. It costs money to keep it running and we need to work together to get the word out that 2-1-1 needs funding. Now this is a perfect opportunity to ADVOCATE!

• How would we do that? Writing a letter is a good way to be heard. You can go the United Way.org click on take action. It will help you and your family send a letter to your legislator in Washington, and Albany and then as a class you can write to your county representative. • Share this information with your family and neighbors so they can use it too • Do you like to draw or paint? Draw a picture about 2-1-1 showing how it helps people and send it to Kidsville News. Remember your “send-it” form!


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If you want to learn to ski, cross-country ski, snowboard or snowshoe, January is a wonderful time to get started. January is the offi cial Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. It’s a national effort to encourage children — and their parents — to

get out on the snow and learn a new winter sport from a professional instructor.

More than 300 resorts throughout the U.S. are offering free or affordable programs for beginners and those who have some experience. The best way to fi nd where you can learn a new winter sport close to you is by going to the official website: www.skiandsnowboardmonth.org.

If you like celebrities, you’ll want to know that extreme skier Glen Plake, who is instantly recognized by his rainbow-colored Mohawk hairdo, and Olympic Gold Medal-winner Bode Miller are the ambassadors for Learn to Ski and Snowboard month. They both love skiing and want to get you out to learn a winter sport.

“I can’t wait to urge people of all ages to come out to take ski and snowboard lessons this year regardless of ability,” said Plake. “I had a

blast last January and am looking forward to Learn to Ski and Snow-board Month 2011.”

Miller agrees. “I’m thrilled to be working with Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month to encourage children and adults to get involved with skiing and snowboarding,” says Miller. “With childhood obesity

at an all-time high, this program makes it easy for anyone to take some lessons and get some exercise out on the snow.”

Skiing and snowboarding are lifetime sports. Start out smart by taking lessons, learn how to dress to stay warm and learn how to fuel the body with sensible foods. If you’re already a skier or snowboarder, you can get better by taking more advanced lessons and brushing up your skills.

Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month began in 2007 when a few resort associations launched their state-wide programs. Now more than 300 resorts in 32 states offer special learning programs during January. Governors from many states proclaim January Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Some states also offer learning programs for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

It’s fun. Don’t hibernate! Come out and play!Written by contributing writer Harriet Wallis,

Ski Utah Journalist of the Year.

COME OUT AND PLAY!It’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month!

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Polar Bear The polar bear lives in the Arctic, and as you can see from his white coat of fur, he is dressed perfectly for his environment!

The polar bear is the world’s largest land carnivore, which means meat-eater. It is also the largest bear, right up there with

the Kodiak bear, which is about the same size. A male polar bear can weigh up to 1,500 pounds! There are about 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears worldwide.

The polar bear is related to the brown bear but has characteristics that make it well suited for its Arctic environment. Its white coat is camoufl age in the snowy environment. It is all white except for its nose and foot pads. It has even been known to put its paw across its face to cover up its nose when hunting. The white coat is also water-repellent and insulates

the bear from the cold air and water. They have a thick layer of body fat to help them survive the frigid weather.

The polar bear is born on land, but spends most of its time at sea on sea ice. This is where it hunts for its favorite meal, seals. When hunting, the polar bear sits on the ice near an air hole and waits for a seal to stick its head out for a breath. It uses its sense of smell to know when a seal is surfacing. Then it bites its head with its huge mouth and teeth and drags it out of the water. Polar bears like to keep themselves clean and will usually take a swim or roll in the snow after eating. When the sea ice begins to melt in the summer, the polar bear follows it north to stay close to seals and other prey. Some polar bears stay on land during the summer and live off of their body fat.

Source: World Wildlife Fund, www.worldwildlife.org. Photo of Polar Bear, Near Kaktovik, Barter Island, Alaska, by Alan Wilson.

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: UrsidaeSpecies: U. maritimus


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The first public radio broadcast took place on January 13,1910. In New York, inventor Lee De Forest broadcast the voices of stars from the Metropolitan Opera.

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Where in the world is . . . Alaska? Where in the world is . . . Alaska? It’s time to get out your globe! You need to know about the imaginary lines on globes and maps. Thes e lines are called lines of latitude and longitude, and they tell a pilot or ship’s captain exactly where in the world a certain place is located. Basically, latitude lines (also called parallels) are the horizontal lines on your map. Lines of longitude (also called meridians) are the vertical lines that run from the North Pole to th e South Pole. This mapping system is written in degrees and uses the symbol °. We usually explore different countries in this space, but this month we are going to explore a state in our very own country! Although on the map Alaska might look like its own country, it’s the 49th state of the United States. Pull out your globe and fi nd

coordinates 61º N and150º W, and you’ll find Anchorage, Alaska! On your globe or map, you’ll see that Alaska is separated from the rest of the U.S. It is locat ed in the northwestern part of the North American continent, with Canada to the east. To the west of Alaska is Russia, across the Berin g Strait. In fact, the Russian Big Diomede Island and Alaskan Little Diomede Island are only three miles (4.8 km) apart! Alaska is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south. Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. by area (Interesting trivia: th e 22 smallest U.S. states could fi t in the area of Alaska!). The climate in north Alaska is arctic, but in most of the country, the climate is subarctic. Th is means they have warm, but brief summers and very cold winters. The low temperatures can reach -60ºF and the highs in the summer can reach 90ºF a nd above! There are 70 volcanoes, 100,000 glaciers and three million lakes in Alaska. It’s a very beautiful state, with lots to see an d do! Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million on March 30, 1867. It offi cially became the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. Indigenous peoples lived in Alaska for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. Native tribes of Tlingit, Aleut, Gwich’in and Inuit people continue to live in Alaska and pass down their heritage and traditions to new generations. Th e term Eskimo is used for the Yupik and Inuit people. The Inuit are the people that originally created the igloo, a house made of snow. Snow is an insulator, and the temperature inside the igloo can actually be 40 degrees warmer than outside! Today, igloos are mostly used for temporary hunting shelters. Sources: Alaska.gov; The World Factbook prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency.

Greece Greece In Greece, January 8 is Midwife’s Day or Women’s Day, also sometimes called Women’s Rule. On this day, men do all the housework and take care of the children while women go out for the day, relaxing in cafes and coffee shops and playing card games. Events during the day focus on midwives who parade through the streets on carts. In some villages, men who are caught outside, and not home doing chores, are chased by women and drenched with a bucket of cold water!

Japan Japan In Japan, January 2 is Kakizome, a festival celebrating the fi rst calligraphy of the New Year. This custom started long ago when people wrote haiku and other poems of happiness on January 2. Calligraphy (Shuji) is a creative art form using kanji and kana characters (Japanese alphabet) written with a brush and sumi (ink). On January 2nd of each year, many elementary and middle school students take out their brushes to write words or poems in what is called Kakizome (the First Writing of the New Year).

Sweden Sweden Some families have a Christmas tree decorating party and invite friends to help hang ornaments and string garland on their tree. But in Sweden, they have a tree un-decorating party — St. Knut’s Day. It’s called Julgransplundring, which means plundertime. The custom began nine centuries ago when King Knut (who ruled from 1080-1086) ordered that the Yule season should last 20 days, from December 25 to January 13. Ever since then, Swedes have made January 13 the day to take down the tree and have a party at the same time! It’s also celebrated as Tyvendedagen in Norway.


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Zorro: The Complete Season One (Available January 25)Zorro is the powerful hero to a Mexican town where he’s famous for leaving behind his unique “Z” trademark with his sword. Zorro might be cheesy fun, but the old-timey folk hero in black sure puts on an amusing show. Fancy sword fi ghts with bad guys happen all the time in this Family Channel adventure series from 1990. There are also sure to be some wild chases, impressive rope-swinging and tricky horse-riding stunts in this perfectly silly television series that stars the great television actor Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. Not Rated. 575 mins. (A&E Home Video)

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Alamar (Available January 11)Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio’s gentle Spanish family drama links a grandfather, father and young son living at one with nature in the Caribbean’s beautiful coastal region of Banco Chinchorro. The sunny spot is Mexico’s largest coral reef. Free-spirited Jorge takes his fi ve-year-old son Natan to visit his dad’s native home for a summer of fi shing, swimming and eating meals with Natan’s grandfather. They livein the shallow ocean on a small stilt home. Their tiny plywood house sits as an island fl oating on a crystal blue sea. Alamar is a patient fantasy vision of a simple way of life. If Jorge seems like a cross between Tarzan and Peter Pan, then so much the better to imagine howfree his curious and energetic son is destined to remain. The underwater images of the reef are really great. Rated G. 73 mins. (Film Movement)

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Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage (In Theaters: January 1)One Thousand and One Nights is one of the oldest collections of fantasy stories we have. Although its many pages were collected over thousands of years, and written by many different writers, it wasn’t until 1706 that Western readers could read an English-language version of the book. In America the book was named The Arabian Nights. Sinbad the Fifth Voy-age is a tribute to a 1958 fantasy adventure movie called The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. It was made by a man named Ray Harryhausen. The fantastic and weird creatures that Harryhausen created for his fantasy movie can be seen in different shapes and scary forms in this story. The Sultan’s fi rst-born child is kidnapped by an evil sorcerer. Sinbad is called upon to journey deep into a magic desert to rescue the Sultan’s daughter. Patrick Stewart of Star Trek and X-Men fame narrates the exotic fantasy. Not Yet Rated. 89 mins. (Giant Flick Films)


Secretariat (Available January 25)Secretariat is about a Virginia family woman named Penny Chenery Tweedy (played by Diane Lane) and the fast thoroughbred horse she takes to racing success in the early 1970s. Made purely as a PG-rated movie, Secretariat is a showcase for Diane Lane to play a smart and loving mom following her dream and bringing her family for the exciting ride. John Malkovich plays famous expert horse trainer Lucien Laurin. Thrilling horseracing scenes recreate Secretariat’s legendary races at the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Secretariat is a down-to-earth family movie that stays on point. Anyone who enjoys watching horses will get a kick out the beautifully photographed horse races. Solid family fi lms like Secretariat are few and far between.Rated PG for brief mild language. 123 mins. (Disney Pictures)

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January Is Soup Month!Soup is a delicious and healthful way to warm up.

From homemade to prepared varieties, nourishing soups can satisfy your hunger and make you feel full longer.

Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RD, author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet, recommends choosing soups packed with fl avorful “SuperFoods” like beans, lean chicken or turkey, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes — and spices and herbs.

“Using spices and herbs does more than just add fl avor to your favorite soups without added calories or sodium. They are also concentrated sources of natural antioxidants, with levels comparable to fruits and vegetables,” says Dr. Bazilian. “With just a dash, pinch or sprinkle of spices and herbs, you can turn your favorite soup into a fl avorful ‘super soup.’”

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CHICKEN POT PIE SOUPYield: 8 (1-cup) servingsPrep time: 15 minutesCooking time: 25 minutesWHAT YOU NEED:• 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemaryleaves, crushed• 1 1/2 teaspoons thymeleaves• 1 teaspoon garlic powder• 4 teaspoons butter, divided• 1 package (8 ounces)mushrooms, sliced• 1 cup sliced carrots• 1/2 cup fl our• 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces• 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions• 1 cup frozen peas• 8 thin bread slices• 1 teaspoon oilHOW TO MAKE IT:• Mix rosemary, thyme and garlic powder in small bowl. Reserve 1/2 teaspoon.With an adult: Heat 1 teaspoon butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Addmushrooms, carrots and remaining seasoning mixture; cook and stir 3 minutes.Remove from saucepan. Set aside.• With an adult: Melt remaining 3 teaspoons butter in saucepan on mediumheat, stirring to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Sprinkle with fl our;cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until flour is lightly browned.• Gradually stir in broth until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low;simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Addvegetable mixture, chicken, pearl onions and peas; simmer 8 minutes or untilchicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.• Meanwhile, cut bread into rounds with 3-inch cookie cutter. Place on bakingsheet. Brush bread with oil and sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture. Bakein preheated 350ºF oven 10 minutes or until toasted. To serve soup, ladle intosoup bowls and top each with 1 crouton.Nutrition Information per Serving: 211 Calories, Fat 7g, Protein 16g,Carbohydrates 21g, Cholesterol 42mg, Sodium 469mg, Fiber 2gFor more flavorful recipes, visit www.spicesforhealth.com. Recipe courtesy ofMcCormick Spices and Family Features.

Last month I talked to your parents about ways to help you become more healthy. This month I want to discuss some fun ideas to help you eat smart, be more active and reach your goals.

It’s a brand new year! Many people make a New Year’s Resolution, (re-zu-lü-shun) that’s when you “ma ke a formal expression of intent” according to the dictionary. Anyone can do it, it’s best if you write i t down, maybe

yours could be something like…

In 2011 I am going to make healthier food choices and try to be more active! Wow! That sounds hard doesn’t it? Well, not really, if you think of it as a change in the way you li ve your life from now on and make the changes a little at a time it will become a habit that will stay with you f orever.

Here are some things that may help! Sometimes you might think you are hungry when really you are just thirsty, before you eat a sugary snack try drinking something first.

Best way to hydrate Drink water or 2% milk instead of soft drinks, sports drinks or juice boxes that contain very little juice and a lot of sugar. Also make sure you don’t get thirsty because if you have gotten to this point you are already dehydrated!

I cannot say this enough… Eat breakfast everyday! You will be less hungry all day if you start your day with an egg, or oatmeal or some peanut butter on whole grain bread, Stay away from the really sweet cereals, I know they are good but they will not make you strong and healthy!

•You should always have 3 meals a day and 2 healthy snacks like fruit or veggies you also need 3 servings of milk or cheese or yogurt everyday. (Who needs all that sugar?!?)

• Don’t eat in front of the TV or while playing video games! You aren’t paying attention to what you are eating so you’ll eat more.

•Try to eat with your family at the table & talk about your day.

• Have pre made questions in a bowl, choose one question each night that each person must answer. You might ask “who was your favorite teacher and why?” or “what is your favorite meal?” Use you imagination I know you’ll have a whole bunch!

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By Truman, Gayle Alexander. Exercise courtesy of the JAM School Program.

Here is a great exercise that you can do right in your classroom or at home, it only takes a minute and you can do it a few times a day. You can even work with you classmates and come up with your own one minute routines.

DO EACH ONE 10 TIMES

• Tap head shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes

• Kick your right leg up toward your bottom & tap with your left hand

• Kick your left leg up toward your bottom & tap with your right hand

• Feet together, hop side to side

• Hands on hips, feet together, then feet apart & repeat

Remember to smile! I’ll be seeing you around!

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