The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 46, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 31 March 1994 — Page 5

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Mn Sandy Thomas, of Walkerton, came to North Liberty Elementary School to speak on "The Spinning Os Various Fibers”. She passed around examples of wool, dog hair, mohair from goats, camel hair. Angora from the Angora goat, and cashmere which is from goats also. She told the students that ■ BILL’S ;£■ PAINTING CO. 25 Years Experience ln!e''O f & Eittno' Painting Licensed i Insured ■ Pressure Washing Mildew Removal pf ß* Estimates (219) 586-2550 a w %

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the Angora goat is from Turkey and that the goat that produces cashmere only produces a few ounces per year. That is why Cashmere is so expensive. She weaved this knowledge into the Pioneer Simulation that the students were studying at the time. She said that the pioneers used whatever available fibers they had at the time to help them make clothing to keep them warm. They also used plant fibers such as cotton and flax to make linen. She said that polyester is a man-made fiber. Mrs. Thomas then discussed the natural dyeing of the fibers. She said that she uses black walnuts to produce a beautiful deep brown for her fibers. At the time of the presentation, Mrs. Thomas was wearing a sweater she sheared, cleaned, carded, spun, and then knitted her-

self. She calculated, that for her, it took a little over 80 hours to knit a sweater. We all enjoyed watching her spin as she talked. Thank you for a wonderful Pioneer Presentation Mrs. Sandy Thomas. This presentation was made to the North Liberty Elementary School Custer Group, which is sponsored through the Gifted and Talented. This year’s sponsors are Mrs. Laourie Morris, grade 3; Mrs. Christine Houstine, grade 4, Mrs. Pat Sriver and Mrs. Darlene Bell, grade 5; and Mrs. Amy Peterson, grade 6. REGISTRATION FOR MAY CLASSES AT ANCILLA COLLEGE Registration for May classes at Ancilla College will continue to April 11 without a late penalty fee. Students wishing to register for May classes, but will still be in college during registration, may have a family member or friend register for them. Credits received at Ancilla transfer to Indiana and out-of-state colleges. For more information regarding registration, financial aid, or to receive a schedule of May and summer classes, call the Student Services Office at 936-8898. Man is meant for happiness and this happiness is in him, in the satisfaction of the daily needs of his existence. — Leo Tolstoy

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Students in Mrs. Angela Brown and Mrs. Christine Houston's Grades 1-6 classes recently completed their Penquin and Weather Units for January, February and March. Grades 3-6 students completed the "Weatherschool” unit that Sam Seaman provided from WSBT-TV. The children recited poetry, wrote and read their own Penquin story books, and performed Penguin and Weather Raps. The students created slide shows on their classroom computers using the Kid Pix Companion Computer Program and the Zap Shot Camera.

The parents in attendance really enjoyed the presentation. Cloud sugar cookes, and green St. Patrick’s Day punch were enjoyed by all afterwards. RUBBER STAMPS Regular & Self Inking Independent-News 601 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton

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