SC6 photo courtesy Lucinda Wierenga
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SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2010
photo courtesy Brett Alan Photography
photo by Thom Lang
from The Mini Page © 2010 Universal Uclick Sifting Through the Sand
Working on the beach Would you like a job where you
could play in the sand all day? Many sand sculptors work for companies, cities, organizations or individual people. They travel the world to create special pieces of art for weddings, company anniversaries and meetings, and other events. Sandy Feet has been sand sculpting for about 30 years. Today, along with competing and doing professional sand sculptures, she gives lessons on the beach near her home in South Padre Island, Texas. This former high school English teacher said students of all ages enjoy learning how to make sand art.
These kids are competing in Kids ’N Kastles, part of the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition in Imperial Beach, Calif. This year the contest takes place the weekend of Aug. 7-8.
Eyes on the prize For some sand artists, sculpting
is a competitive sport. Sand castle competitions can be found in many areas of the United States, mostly near the coasts. But there are inland competitions, too.
Contests
This sculpture, called “Sun Salutation,” was created by professional Sandy Feet (also known as Lucinda Wierenga) in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, in 2006.
The Mini Page thanks sand sculptor Ted Siebert of The Sand Sculpture Co., sculptor and teacher Lucinda Wierenga, and Bonnie Vieira with the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition for help with this issue.
may include several divisions, with competition for
professional and amateur adults and children.
The Mini Page Staff Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist Becoming a sculptor
Many sand sculptors have a background in art. Some are architects, or people who are trained to design buildings. Their skills help them when constructing sand art, too.
A little sand history On the beach in Atlantic City, N.J.,
sand artists in the late 1800s hoped their creations would inspire passersby to throw money. But sand sculpting didn’t become popular as an artform until about 40 years ago. Today there are about 100 professional sand sculptors in North America.
Next week, The Mini Page celebrates the Fourth of July with a story about marching bands.
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second overall in the pro football draft in April. Pronounced “En-dom-ah-ken Sue,” the hard-hitting former Nebraska defensive tackle was the Associated Press College Player of the Year in 2009. Big, strong and fast, he made 82 tackles and won virtually every major award given to a college lineman. Suh, who didn’t play football until his sophomore year in high school, will
soon sign a huge contract. Generous as well as tough, he plans to donate $2 million to the University of Nebraska’s Strength and Conditioning Program and $600,000 to assist students in the College of Engineering. In the fall, keep an eye on this guy. You can be sure opposing NFL teams will.
Ndamukong Suh is about the last guy opposing quarterbacks and running backs want to seeing coming at them. But NFL backs will have to brace for the impact. Suh is coming soon as a member of the Detroit Lions, the team that picked him
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All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category?
Sam: Where does the sandman live when he’s not putting children to sleep?
Sally: A sand castle!
Sidney: What can you eat for lunch while building a sand castle?
Sarah: Sandwiches!
Susan: How should you measure a sand castle?
Seth: With a ruler!
Mr Clarke (left) and Key Wilde
Mini Spy . . .
Mini Spy is building a sand castle on the beach. See if you can find: • two dogs • word MINI • letter D • letter B • letter A • frog • carrot
• goose • fish • cherry • funny face • snake • letter C • number 3
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Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Carrot Cake Squares
You’ll need: • 1/2 cup sugar •11/2 cups grated carrots • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 cup raisins • 1 cup water
What to do: 1. Combine sugar, carrots, spices, raisins, water, orange juice and butter in a large glass bowl.
• 1/2 cup orange juice • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 cup white flour • 1 cup whole-wheat flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until butter is melted; stir to mix. 3. Cool mixture until lukewarm. 4. Add flours, baking powder and salt to wet mixture. Mix well and stir in nuts. 5. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray; pour in mixture. 6. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 24 servings.
You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. from The Mini Page © 2010 Universal Uclick
Meet Key Wilde and Mr Clarke Key Wilde and Mr Clarke have a book and CD
kids when his daughter was in preschool. The men began recording music together in home recording studios.
They sold their cassettes with Key Wilde’s artwork. They are working on animated videos and an animated children’s
TV show. from The Mini Page © 2010 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2010 Universal Uclick
set for kids, “Rise and Shine.” They perform in classrooms and at concerts. Richard Clarke grew up in England and France. He has been in several bands and taught in the New York City schools. He often travels to Brazil in the summer to work with musicians there. Key Wilde grew up in Texas and North Carolina. He is an artist who has illustrated for greeting cards, magazines, newspapers and children’s books. He began writing music for
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