June 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020 - Edition #12
Second Pirate attack on the Capybara Islands!🏴☠️
We once again travel to the Capybara Island to see the crime scene of the Pirate’s attack. A while ago, part of the crew was arrested. Officials thought they had arrested the entire crew, but today they were proven wrong. The crew had split up and one half of the crew (that was not arrested) waited a while in a secret cove and then decided to try to attack another one of the Capybara Islands. Tomorrow we have an interview that will make your bones chilly.
Puzzle
Fill in the missing letters to complete the words. The letters you have filled in will give you a word that can be read starting at the top space and ending at the bottom. The answer to the puzzle will be posted on Wednesday!
Puzzle answer:
Kyoto (a city in Japan)see photo on right side.
‘’Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district.’’
-google definition
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - Edition #13
Interview with Witness (June 1)
Reporter: What is your name?
Witness: Marie Carter, town baker.
Reporter:Where were you when the pirates attacked?
Marie: Outside taking my break.
Reporter: Did you see the attack?
Marie: No, I wasn’t at the beach, but I ran there after I heard a shout.
Reporter: What did the beach look like?
Marie: It was hard to see, there were so many rodents running around.
Reporter: Was the attack successful?
Marie: Nobody knows, it's rumored that rodents are missing. Personally, I think our fishnets kept them away a second time.
Marie Carter, town baker (squirrel) phone: 709-465-8815
Email: marie.carter@squirrelmail.com
A bonus interview with Hamstington's best female track runners (the sisters Anna & Claire):
Reporter: Hello, how are you?
Claire: Ok, pretty stressed about the upcoming Olympics.
Reporter: Why are you stressed?
Anna: Claire is having trouble with hurdles. She can’t decide which leg will go up first.
Reporter: How do the races work?
Anna: There are six wheels in a row; each rodent steps into his/her wheel and starts running when the judges call “carrots!” Then all rodents start to run; the wheel will count how many times the wheel has turned. When you have five turns to go, a red light flashes, and you try to stop running.
Reporter: Thank you for your time today! I’ll see you at the Olympics!!!
⬇Claire thinking during the 2019 track & field Olympics
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - Edition #14
Puzzle
Fill in the missing letters to complete the words. The letters you have filled in will give you a word that can be read starting at the top space and ending at the bottom. The answer to the puzzle will be in this newspaper on Friday!
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Lemming School for learning saved!
Thanks to generous donations from parents the Lemming School for learning is not in danger of closing anymore. We talk to a relieved parent.
Reporter: How do you feel about this?
Parent: I feel very relieved.
Reporter: Why?
Parent: It's hard to get into another school, without ending up on the waiting list, and I can’t homeschool my kids.
Reporter: Thank you for your opinion and time!
Last Puzzle answer:
London (a city in England) see photo above.
“London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its center stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.”
-google definition
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - Edition #15
Case Closed: EVENT CANCELED!
Remember this mystery?
“The Grand reopening of the History Museum in Hamstervill was canceled yesterday. During the final cleaning of the museum there was a crash as a maid reported and then a supporting pillar in the Egyptian wing fell down! Nobody was hurt, but during the confusion, a valuable crown was stolen in the Crowns room! Are these two events linked?” (May 28, 2020)
It was solved yesterday afternoon by Detective Spectacles (Detective Smallfur’s cousin).
This is how he explained the case:
I was stumped at first, than I had this idea:
Q: Who was in the Egyptian wing?
Answer: Nobody
Conclusion: That meant the falling of the pillar was most likely planned.
Q: Who were my suspects?
Answer: Everyone in the building at the time.
Q: Why would somebody want the opening to be postponed?
Possible answer(s):
A. They needed more time
B. The events are not connected
C. Somebody needed money
D: They wanted to strike it rich by stealing
Conclusion: This gave me some more direct suspects:
The director (fits answer A)
Q: Are any of the employees in need of money?
Answer: No
Conclusion: Answer C was out (unless the director was lying)
Q: Were any of the employees new?
Answer: Yes 50% (10)
Conclusion: Less suspects, they didn’t know the museum well enough.
Q: What good would it do for the director to have the crown stolen?
Answer(s):
Insurance money
More time
Conclusion: The only real benefit would be time, since the money would go to the museum, not him.
Conclusion 2: Lost another suspect.
Who were my suspects now?
Answer: Employees.
Conclusion: either the events were not connected, or somebody was after money.
Thought: None of the old employees were there that day! That means that the director is behind this!
The director confessed and was arrested; the old director has taken the spot once again!
Friday, June 5, 2020 - Edition #16
Mysterious Frog in Hamstervill…
It turns out the visit from Froggy World was of no great importance; he frog (Sir Green) was just going to a golf tournament in Volington. Not exactly exciting!
Kids Olympics- Which stars will be there?
The track & field sisters Anna & Claire
The Olympic long-jump star Jerry Jerboa
Puzzle answer:
ENCYCLOPEDIA
An encyclopedia is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either from all branches or from a particular field or discipline. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. Wikipedia
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Monday, June 8, 2020 - Edition #17
Today sarts the first week of official summer vacation! We interview a relieved school teacher:
Reporter: How do you feel?
Teacher: About what?
Reporter: Summer vacation.
Teacher: I like it! I finally don't have to prepare a lesson plan every day.
Reporter: Is teaching stressful?
Teacher: Sometimes.
Reporter: Do you have any plans for the summer?
Teacher: Yes, I want to read all the books in my house.
Reporter: What grade will you be teaching next year?
Teacher: 4th.
Reporter: How long have you been teaching?
Teacher: Rodent or human years?
Reporter: Human.
Teacher: About 3 human years.
Reporter: Thank you for your time!😁
Teacher: It was my pleasure, the book I’m reading is quite boring, so I had time.
Bored during Summer vacation?!
Try the following to "Unbore" yourself!
read
write
just relax
go out in nature
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - Edition #18
Flower Show in Hamstervill!
Last Sunday in Hamstervill, there was a big flower show. Yesterday at 3:00 pm, the top 3 winning banquets were shown (that the judges had thought were the best). Then the crowd was allowed to vote on their favorite banquet! The 3 banquets can be seen on the right side.
Here we interview a member of the crowd:
Reporter: What is your name?
Crowd member: Valentina.
Reporter: Do you have a relative in the flower show?
Valentina: Yes, one of the judges is my aunt.
Reporter: Which banquet did you vote for?
Valentina: The one that won gold.
Reporter: How many rodents entered in the flower show?
Valentina: Around 200 rodents entered, but only 100 were actually accepted.
Reporter: How often is a flower show?
Valentina: Twice every spring, but there also is a leaf show twice in autumn.
Reporter: The rodent that wins the flower show, is it aloud to participate in the next Flower Show?
Valentina: They can watch. Once every 5 years, all the winners of the past 5 years come together to compete. I should be going…
Reporter: Thank you for your time today!
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - Edition #19
Pools closing down?
Today we heard shocking news in Hamstervill! Pools may close down!
Here’s why:
Rodents have been dying pools (one pool was found to have been dyed pink!)
Some furnisher was stolen (example, lawn chair, sun umbrella)
Rodents are not following pool rules
Here we interview a swimmer who goes to a pool every day:
Reporter: What’s your name?
Swimmer: Luna Longwisker.
Reporter: How do you feel?
Luna: I don’t know what I would do during summer if there weren't pools.
Reporter: Has anything happened to your pool?
Luna: Yes, the pool I swim at was dyed pink.
Reporter: Do you have an idea what you would do if pools close down?
Luna: There's a pool in Ratstown, where I sometimes go; I’d take a bus there.
Reporter: Do you want to become a professional swimmer?
Luna: Yes!
Reporter: Thank you for your time today, Luna!
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - Edition #20
Furstyle gone wrong!
One June 7, 2020, Maragaret Ling got an appointment at “Furs are Us!” in Hamstervill. She agreed to try their newest furstyle, which was to dye fur in rainbow order but it would wash out with Flower Oil. She got the furstyle, but two days later she tried to wash it out, it wouldn’t! So she called “Furs are Us!” (1593-758-8251). They said “Wash your fur again, but its possible that the furstyle is permanent!”
The Furstyle is permanent!
“Furs are Us!” no longer has the legal right to style, cut, or dye fur.
Gossip
Rumor in Hamstervill says “Margaret Ling dyed her hair permanently on purpose to be in the newspaper”
It is unknown if this is true!
Question of the week
What happens when you microwave mini marshmallows?
A: They explode
B: Nothing
C: They melt
See June 16, to see the answer!
Riddles
Q: Why is it always so quiet in a pharmacy?
A: So the sleeping pills don’t wake up!
Q: Which U.S. president was hit by a truck?
A: George Squashington.
Friday, June 12, 2020 - Edition #21
Museum Robbed!
On June 10, 2020, the Hamstervill Art Museum (hamstervillart.com) was robbed! The original ‘Mona Squeaka’ (inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’) was stolen! The robbery happened at around 10 pm that night. The thief left no clue to who he was, except a very large tuft of cat's fur.
The Hamstervill Police Department thinks that the thief was a cat; the only question is how is the cat small enough to fit in the museum? If you have a idea who this unknown culprit is, go to:
hamstervillpolice-crime13/clue-or-idea/culprit/mona-squeaka/hamstervillpoliceforce.com
Interview with staff member, Abigail Carrots (Bunny)
Reporter: Good Morning, how do you feel about that the museum was robbed?
Abigail: It's a bit scary, actually. Everyone thinks the culprit will strike again.
Reporter: Since the robbery, was the museum closed?
Abigail: Yes.
Reporter: If the culprit does strike again, what do you think he would steal?
Abigail: I don’t know, maybe a Japanese ink painting???
Reporter: How long have you been working at the museum?
Abigail: 2 years.
Reporter: What part about the museum is your favorite?
Abigail: The modern art section.
Reporter: Why?
Abigail: Because every piece is made of different material, and there are no rules.
Reporter: Interesting, what part of your job do you like most? Also, what job do you have in the museum?
Abigail: My job is answering questions to visitors and dusting. My favorite part of my job would be talking with people who understand and appreciate art in the same way I do. I’m running late…
Bye!
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Monday, June 15, 2020 - Edition #22
Hedgehog Spring Fair may be in Hamstervill!
The Hedgehog population in Hamstington has decided they want to hold their annual spring/out of hibernation fair in Hamstervill! However, things are not as secure as they seem. The Hamstington President and the Hamstervill mayor want the rodent living there to decide if they want the fair to be in Hamstervill. There will be a big vote on Wednesday (June 17). You can also vote on the official Hamstervill Event Website: hamstervillevents/hedgehog-spring-fair/vote-today/hamstervillfairs.org
You can find more information regarding this event at:
hedgehogspringfair/2020/hamstervill.com
Here is an interview with a rodent that was at the fair last year!🐾
Reporter: Hello! What is your name?
Rodent: Henry.
Reporter: Where was the hedgehog spring Fair last year?
Henry: Volington, Hamstington.
Reporter: Can you describe the Fair?
Henry: It was very small, it was built up like a crossroad.
Reporter: What do you mean?
Henry: There were 2 “streets” that crossed each other, in the center of the crossroad was a large maypole, similar to the one rodents dance around in school.
Reporter: Do you want the Fair to be in Hamstervill?
Henry: No.
Reporter: Why?
Henry: The Fair seems like a country event, not something that should be held in a big modern city.
Reporter: Do you know any hedgehogs personally?
Henry: No, but in my mom's knitting group there is one that I hope to meet.
Reporter: If the Fair is held in Hamstervill, would you still go to it?
Henry: Absolutely!
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - Edition #23
Flood Warning in Rattington!
All rodents living in Rattington have received a flood warning and are advised to put their houses on stilts! Many rodents are puzzled by the warning. Here are some answers rodents gave when asked about the situation:
Reporter: What are your thoughts one the situation?
Maribell P.: I’m puzzled, I’ve come here every year (for 30 years!) as a tourist, and this has never happened!
Reporter: What are your thoughts one the situation?
Anonymous: I’m not puzzled because I know why this is happening.
Reporter: What is happening?
Anonymous: The River Rats from the mountains built a dam last winter, hoping to create a non- natural lake. The water has been kept inside, but since last week there has been too much water coming down from the mountains, and they think it will break through the dam.
Reporter: What are your thoughts one the situation?
Maribell H: This has never happened in the 49 years I've lived here!
Answer to the "Question of the week" (June 12)
What happens when you microwave mini marshmallows?
A: They explode
B: nothing
C: They melt
You can find the answer here (if you can read Morse code!😁)
Answer: -...
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - Edition #24
Interview
Here is an interview with the Maid that first reported seeing a ghost! It will make your fur stand on end!
Reporter: What is your name?
Maid: Anna Claire.
Reporter: Did rodents believe you when you reported a ghost?
Anna: No, I was fired.
“Such foolish sights, do you want to waste my money on ghost hunters, Anna Olivia Claire?” was what the director said.
Reporter: Can you describe the ghost?
Anna: Not really, all I remember is a big flash, and then I saw her!
Reporter: You have the same name as the ghost, why?
Anna: Why do you think my picture is so pale? I am the Anna Olivia Claire, that disappeared 100 years ago.
Ghosts?
Many people have reported seeing ghosts in the Royal Theater house in Ratstown!
These sightings often happen at night, but a maid also reported seeing one, half an hour after the last performance of “The Hamster of the Opera”.
You can see some images that rodents were able to take, before the ghost disappeared! Some rodents believe the ghost is a hoax, but some think it's the ghost of Anna Olivia Claire, an actress that disappeared 100 years ago, while still onstage. She was found later that night, transparent like a ghost!
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - Edition #25
Expedition to Egypt!
Hamsters in Hamstervill have decided to follow an ancient map to Egypt; the map hints there is a hidden treasure there. A group of 7 dwarf hamsters has decided to leave June 21 by helicopter, when given a signal a second group will leave (5-8 Dwarf hamsters). Together they hope to find the treasure and bring it back for museums to enjoy! The hamsters are currently need help getting supplies, you can donate at: hamster-expedition-to-egypt/supplies-and-donate/.com
There will be a short documentary coming out after the expedition (regardless if the treasure is found!), for rodents to see parts of Ancient Egypt that we would never have a chance to explore.
Please see the picture below. When the expedition returns, there will be an interview with Doctor Hamsti. Tomorrow we will interview his assistant Mr. Fuzzball Wisker.
Friday, June 19, 2020 - Edition #26
Interview with Mr. Fuzzball Whiskers!
Reporter: Mr. Fuzzball, how are you doing?
Mr. Fuzzball: Please call me, Fuzz. I am quite well, thank you.
Reporter: Are you excited?
Fuzz: Of course!
Reporter: How long have you been working with Doctor Hamsti?
Fuzz: About 2 years *I think*.
Reporter: How did Doctor Hamsti get the expedition map?
Fuzz: He got it last winter at an auction, for about 8 dollars.
Reporter: Why that little?
Fuzz: Nobody believed in the legend, so everyone at the auction thought the seller was making a fake.
Reporter: How did you become interested in studying legends?
Fuzz: I find them fascinating, because you never know if they're true or not.
Reporters: You also work as a professor, correct?
Fuzz: Yes, I work at the Hamstervill Rodent University (See website: Hamstervilluniversity.com), and I teach rodents about myths and legends.
Reporter: Cool! That's all the time we have for today! Good luck on your expedition to Egypt!
-Reporter
Hamstervill Lemming Café is now hiring a waitress!
You must have:
2 years working experience at least
Long fur (easy to put in bun)
Kind, patience, work time flexibility, open weekend
Are you all of the above? Come for an interview at:
1536 Hamster Avenue, Hamstervill
Monday, June 22, 2020 - Edition #27
Actress Missing!
Last Saturday (June 20) the movie of “The Ghost of Hamstervill” was filming its last scene in Hamstervill. The director was doing his last scene check, to see that all the actors were ready when he discovered that Maria Furball was missing! This was a great shock, because she had the lead role (the ghost). After a quick search of the building the director (Mr. Prickles) decided to call the police. They did another check of the building and houses on the block, and came to the same conclusion- Maria Furball was missing! After calling off the rest of the day for investigations, Mr. Prickles sent an email to her family. Her family suggested that they search the nearby cafes since those were her favorite relaxing spots. Perhaps, she had thought that they were filming the last scene tomorrow, and this was just a rehearsal where she was not needed.
After searching all of Hamstervills cafes, Maria Furball was still missing! See next squeakers for updates in this mystery, also tomorrow:
- a interview with Detective Chinchilla
- a quick update on our mystery
- new word quiz
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - Edition #28
Interview with Detective Chinchilla
Reporter: Good Afternoon, Detective Chinchilla! How are you doing? I believe we are currently doing this in your break time?
Detective Chinchilla: I am doing well, and yes we are currently doing this in my break. Let's get to these questions!
Start of actual interview:
Reporter: How long have you worked in Hamstervill?
Detective Chinchilla: About 2 years.
Reporter: Why did you decide to become a detective?
Detective C.: I don’t really know, I guess I want to help the city become a better place.
Reporter: Are you working on the case of the missing actress?
Detective C.: No, I’m currently still working on the case of “World Hamstermall robbed”.
Reporter: How close are you to finishing?
Detective C.: Pretty close-I think😁.
Since it is the end of Detective Chinchilla’s break we will continue this interview tomorrow!
Word “Quiz"
Answer coming out June 25 (thursday)
Mystery Update
Paw prints were found underneath Maria’s bedroom window. Kidnapping at work????
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - Edition #29
Interview with Detective Chinchilla (Part 2)
Reporter: Do you like your work as a detective?
Detective Chinchilla: yes, very.
Reporter: Would you recommend becoming a detective?
Detective Chinchilla: Depends, you need a lot of patience.
Reporter: What has been your favorite case so far?
Detective C.: My first on “The Case of the Jewel Thief” it's been the hardest and most interesting.
Reporter: Where did you grow up?
Detective C.: New Guinea Pig City.
Reporter: Do you like New Guinea Pig City?
Detective C.: Yes and No.
Reporter: What do you mean?
Detective C.: Well, it's where I solved my first crime, and it's also the first place where I was fired.
Reporter: Why were you fired?
Detective C.: Do I have to answer all the questions you ask?
Reporter: No.
Detective C.: Good. Now please enjoy the rest of your day, my work day is starting.
You can contact Detective Chinchilla at:
Chinchilla.detective@rodentmail.com
Mystery Update
None- no new information has been sent out to the public.
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - Edition #30
New Capybara Island!
Yesterday afternoon, a fishing boat came back to Sunset Harbor with exciting news! They had found a new island, off the coast of the smallest and most northern island. There was no life as far as they could tell. We interview one of the ships rats:
Reporter: Good evening, can you tell us a little bit about the extraordinary island you found?
Ship Rat: yes, but first my name is Henry and I come from Lemmingvill. So….
About the island we were cruising around for a bit after making a good catch (just for our family, not for the stores), we saw a tree lurking from behind the northernmost island. We had been to this island many times and had never noticed that kind of particular tree. So, we rode a little behind the island to see where the tree was from, and there was a tiny little island with a tree sitting in the middle of it.
Reporter: Have you chosen a name for this island?
Henry: No.
Reporter: Thank you for this exciting interview!
Do you have an idea what the little island should be called?
Word “Quiz” Answer
Misu is a beverage made from Korean traditional grain powder, misu-garu which is a combination of 7–10 different grains. It is usually served in the hot summer days to quench thirst or as an instant nutritious drink for breakfast or as a healthy snack.
Mystery Update
Car seen in Rattington with possibly Maria Furball as passenger.
Friday, June 26, 2020 - Edition #31
Beaver Building Competition!
Beavers in Hamstervill and New Guinea Pig City (NGPC city website: new.guinea.pig.city.com) have decided to hold a beaver lodge building competition! Only beavers may enter, and they must be at least 8 years old.
MEET THE JUDGES:
Old Beaver Cracked Tooth
He is the oldest beaver living in Hamstervill and has an excellent taste in good lodges.
2. Ms. Beavera Slap-Tail
She has lived in countless lodges and some have collapsed on her, so she knows when a lodge is stable or not.
3. Mrs. Strong Paw
She is very keen on details; she has been living in the same lodge for years, and it still looks like the day it was built.
Monday, June 29, 2020 - Edition #32
Panic in Hamstervill!
Not many rodents remember the volcanic eruption of 1995! The ones that do will never forget that volcano. Now 25 years later, the same volcano is threatening to erupt again.
On Sunday, June 28, 2020 a strange lavender smoke started to come out from the mountain a mile north from Hamstervill. Many rodents were puzzled, since they did not know they were living near an active volcano. Here we interview a puzzled tourist:
Reporter: What do you make of the situation?
Tourist: I’m new in Hamstervill, and I never read any report of an active volcano around here!
Reporter: What are you planning to do now?
Tourist: I have a flight coming up soon to New Guinea Pig City anyway, so I hope if the volcano does erupt that the ash won’t travel too far.
Scientist are also puzzled, “The volcano hasn’t shown any signs of disturbance. It's quite puzzling.”
One hamster who saw the 1995 eruption reported:
“The entire city of Hamstervill was evacuated, as well as New Guinea Pig City, Rattington, and Volington. The smoke was so thick we could not leave our home for 3 weeks, and we lived on the other side of Hamstington!”
Let's hope the Hamstervill Volcano does not erupt!
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - Edition #33
New Theater Opening!
There has been a building site on the corner of Main Street in Hamstervill for as long as anyone can remember (except Mr. Mouse perhaps). Today all citizens rejoiced that the city has plans for that plot of land in the middle of the city.
The mayor of Hamstervill has decided he wants the land to be used to build a new movie theater since all rodents living in Hamstervill have to go to nearby cities/towns to see movies.
We interview a rodent who works with the mayor. She insists on not being named, but will take on the stage name Holly Squeak:
Reporter: What is your job?
Holly S.: I’m the mayor's secretary.
Reporter: Do you like it?
Holly S.: Yes.
Reporter: How long have you been working with the mayor?
Holly S.: About 3 years.
Reporter: Do you support the mayor's decision?
Holly S.: Yes.
Reporter: Do you ever regret becoming a secretary?
Holly S.: No.
Reporter: The picture of a theater shown above is that what the building will look like from the inside when finished?
Holly S.: Yes and no. The picture is of a theater in New Guinea Pig City. The plan is to base it off of that but change it to fit Hamstervill.
Reporter: That is all the time we have for today, thank you for your time.