Brayton Kindergartners on 'How to Make a Thanksgiving Turkey'

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The kindergartners in Shealee Cooke's classroom at Brayton Elementary School share their answers here to "How Do You Make a Thanksgiving Turkey."
 
They were pretty sure on where you get turkeys (at a store) and nearly unanimous on where you cook it (in an oven, though Gram's house makes a lot of sense) and what to do when it's done — eat it. 
 
But they differed on temperatures (we like "hot") and the times ranged from 22 seconds to 21 days. 
 
We hope you enjoy their cooking instructions — please don't follow them — and the "hand turkey" art they created to illustrate them.
We thank Cooke and her class for having some fun with us. Happy Thanksgiving! 
 
Reece, 5
Where do you buy the turkey? I don't know because my Grammie buys it.
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? I help set the table
Where do you cook the turkey? In the oven
At what temperature do you cook it? 20
How long do you cook it for? 22 seconds
After you cook the 
turkey what do you need to do? Eat it
You should eat the turkey with: corn and cranberry sauce
 
Eva, 5
Where do you buy the turkey? At Walmart
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? Wash it
Where do you cook the turkey? In the oven
At what temperature do you cook it? 50
How long do you cook it for? 90 seconds
After you cook the turkey what do you need to do? Eat it
You should eat the turkey with: a fork and a knife
 

Everly, 5
Where do you buy the turkey? At a store
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? I don't know
Where do you cook the turkey? In the oven
At what temperature do you cook it? hot
How long do you cook it for? 21 days
After you cook the turkey what do you need to do? Eat it
You should eat the turkey with: toppings and veggies
 
Jaxson, 5
Where do you buy the turkey? At a store
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? Wash it off
Where do you cook the turkey? On the stove
At what temperature do you cook it? 10
How long do you cook it for? 10 hours
After you cook the turkey what do you need to do? Put it on a plate
You should eat the turkey with: lobster and green beans
 
Marc, 6
Where do you buy the turkey? Grocery store
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? Put it in the fridge
Where do you cook the turkey? In the oven
At what temperature do you cook it? 7
How long do you cook it for? 8 hours
After you cook the turkey what do you need to do? Let it cool down
You should eat the turkey with: a fork and a spoon
 
Mason, 5
Where do you buy the turkey? At the market
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? I have to wash it
Where do you cook the turkey? In the oven
At what temperature do you cook it? 7
How long do you cook it for? 7 minutes
After you cook the turkey what do you need to do? Cut it
You should eat the turkey with: chicken and fries.
 
Sabrina, 5
Where do you buy the turkey? From the store
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? Get the heart out
Where do you cook the turkey? In the oven
At what temperature do you cook it? 7 degrees
How long do you cook it for? 8 minutes
After you cook the turkey what do you need to do? Eat it
You should eat the turkey with: a sandwich and mashed 'tatoes
 
Zayden, 5
Where do you buy the turkey? Walmart
Before you cook the turkey, what do you have to do? You have to take the heart out and then put this stuff inside the turkey. It's like seeds or something
Where do you cook the turkey? At my Grandma's
At what temperature do you cook it? 8
How long do you cook it for? Almost like 50 minutes
After you cook the turkey what do you need to do? I put water on it to wash it
You should eat the turkey with: pigs and blanket and chicken nuggets

 

 

 

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Companion Corner: Grey Boy at No Paws left Behind

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a new cat at No Paws Left Behind looking for his forever home.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

Grey Boy is 10 years old and is a gray and white domestic shorthair.

The shelter's Executive Director Noelle Howland introduced us to him and his long journey to be ready for adoption.

"He's been here a couple months. He was a transfer from a rescue in Bennington. They were out of space, so we had taken him in with a few other cats. So he's been here a couple months. He came in with what we believed was a respiratory infection," she said. "So it took us a little bit to get him ready, and then he also needed a dental. So he has nice, clean teeth. He had some teeth removed, and then he has to go back in and have one more dental. So he'll be all ready to go."

He does have feline herpes, also called feline viral rhinotracheitis, a contagious, common respiratory virus that is not curable but is manageable. It can go into remission but can flare-up in cats under stress. It is not contagious to humans. It's recommended Grey Boy not go to a home with another cat because of the possible stress. He could go home with a cat savvy dog and children.

"It is believed that he does have herpes, feline herpes, so he will, unfortunately, have to be an only cat going home, but he could potentially live with another cat [later] once he gets settled in, just due to stress," Howland  said. "Herpes can become a little bit more active but doesn't stop him from being an active, happy cat."

Grey Boy loves to play with toys and enjoy treats. He would also love to have a window to lounge or bird-watch in.

"He is not afraid of anything. He's very curious, so I'm sure he'd love if you have windows for him to look out of. He still plays, even though he's 10 it does not stop him. So any home would be a good fit for him."

Now that he is ready to be adopted he is excited. When you walk into the room with him he will rub up against your leg introducing himself and asking to be pet.

"Usually, I would say, when you're walking, he'll bonk into you so he might catch you off guard a little bit. He constantly is rubbing against you," Howland said. "He really, I would say he's lazy when you want him to be, and he's active when you want him to be. He'll play with toys. He's usually lounging away. And then when he comes out he'll play. He loves it. So, very friendly, easy going cat."

Because of his herpes, he will occasionally have a sneezing fit he is perfectly healthy and is ready to find his forever family.

"I would say the friendliest, easiest cat you could have. He's just, he's just gonna be a little sneezy sometimes, but that doesn't stop him from doing anything," she said.

Grey Boy's adoption fee is sponsored by Rooted in Balance Counseling LLC.

If you think Grey Boy is your next companion, you can contact the shelter or learn more on the shelter's website.

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