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Kid collects a million pennies

Michigan youngster collects a million pennies for his school

By The Associated Press

Story Created: May 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM EDT

Story Updated: May 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM EDT

CARLETON, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan school has a million thanks to give to a fourth-grader.

Ten-year-old Andrew Niemi of Carleton has been collecting pennies since a day after Christmas in 2006. He held fundraisers to reach his goal of 1 million. Niemi finally picked up his last cent in March.

Last week, Niemi presented a $10,000 check to St. Patrick Catholic School.

His mother, Connie Niemi, says the money will go toward equipment, including audiovisual hardware, two large classroom maps and a concrete bench for the peace garden.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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