The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 July 1979 — Page 3
Shell Game
Wily, Indigestible Armadillo Prospering Where Other Wildlife Species Fade Away
While wildlife all over the earth is diminishing, the strange-looking armadillo is not only surviving, but flourishing. What has the armadillo got that other animals don't? A good suit of armor, for one thing. According to the current issue of Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine, the armadillo, whose name comes from a Spanish word meaning “little armored one,” is encased in a suit of hard, bony shells. One shell covers its head, and two shells connected by movable bands cover its body. The animal’s tail is covered vvjith hard rings which are locked together. When taken by surprise, the armadillo curls up in a tight ball to protect its soft belly, explains the National Wildlife Federation’s monthly publication for children. Faced with ,such a jaw-break; ing prospect, most would-be
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predators are willing to look elsewhere for their dinner. Usually, the armadillo's keen sense of smell alerts it to any danger. Then, in a flash, the animal digs itself completely out of sight. Once hidden in a burrow, the armadillo arches its back ?nd wedges itself in tightly, says Ranger Rick. In this position, it becomes impossible for anything to pull the mammal loose, even though the end of its tail might be sticking above ground. If an armadillo is near a river or other body of water when danger approaches, it jumps in, fills its stomach and intestine with gulp after gulp of air, and thus inflated, floats serenely to safety. ‘■Stranger yet,’’ reports Ranger Rick, “the animal sometimes just drops to the bottom and walks across.” These natural defenses
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help explain some of the armadillo’s staying power, but other mammals have evolved equally effective survival techniques and still their PROJECT ENGINEER — The appointment of Rodney Carpenter to the position of project engineer hao been announced by Harmon Towne, director of engineering and research for Brock Manufacturing. Incorporated at Milford. Prior to joining Brock, Carpenter worked for the ClaytonLambert Company with experience in the areas of grain storage, grain conditioning and grain handling systems. He has a bachelor of science degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Kentucky. He has also served in the National Guard.
range and numbers decline. The armadillo’s secret, scientists agree, is that it is one animal which has been helped, not hindered, by civilization’s encroachment on the wilderness. As the lowlands are cleared and the forests cut to make way for people, an ideal environment is inadvertently created for the armadillo, which is happiest in cut-over and second-growth areas. The farmer’s crops also lure the armadillo into new regions, for the armored animal is very fond of peanuts, cantaloupes, watermelons, and tomatoes. But the virtual elimination of its enemies in recent years has benefited the armadillo most.. It was only after the retreat of the wildcats, wolves, bears, and coyotes that the great armadillo advance could begin. Now, says Ranger Rick, the armadillo’s only major enemies are an occasional raccoon or stray dog, the farmer’s shotgun or freezing weather. With so much in its favor, it’s taken less than a century for the armadillo to march far from its traditional home in Central and South America, into Texas, across the wide Mississippi, east all the way to Georgia, and as : far north as Kansas where only the threat of cold weather prevents it from invading farther.
Class of '59 has reunion Members of the 1959 Syracuse High School graduating class met Saturday, July 14, at the Holiday Inn, Goshen, for a 20-year class reunion. There were approximately 62 in attendance. Special guests included class sponsor Charles Garner and his wife of Leesburg and former teachers, Philip Fawley and Lewis Immel and their wives from Syracuse. Tom Miller of Fort Wayne, class president, gsve the welcome. the senior year at school were read by Mrs. John Miller of Syracuse and Mrs. Gary Meek of Syracuse, presented the class wills. Mr. Garner showed a film of the class trip to Washington D.C. and New York. Those attending from out-of-state were Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ardinger, Clarksville, Tenn; Charles Cripe, El Segendo, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs” Gary Kline, Wingield, Ill.; and Mrs. Clyde Duell, Las Vegas, Nev. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eggers, Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Rick Barringer, Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. John Holdeman, Elkhart; Mr. and Mrs. LaMar Kilmer and Mrs. Tom Miller, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Read, Pierceton; Mrs. Roy Dean Gorsuch and Mr. and Mrs. Byron Speicher, Ligonier; Robert Swenson, .Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Thornburg and Miss Cinda Schori, Goshen; and Miss Sharon Gilbert, Milford. Members and guests from the Syracuse area included Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brouwer. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clevenger, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crews, Mr. and Mrs. John Cripe. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Haviland, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Karesh, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Graff, Mrs. Patricia siri, R. B. Graff, Stanley Insley, Lanny Kelly, Gary Meek and John Miller. NOTSO FAST ) Ax = XIX You’ll get about 20 more miles from every tank of gas if you slow down from 70 to 55 mph on the highway. For a free booklet with more easy ways to slave energy and money, write “Energy,” Box 62, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. ENHtGY. IAIa ** JB TO WUAIO IT. U.S Department of Energy
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North Webster News
Past chiefs plan social Roll call was answered by 12 members during the July 11 meeting of North Webster Past Chiefs of the Phythian Sisters. The ladies met in the home of Alroma Green. Catherine Bause, president, was in charge of the business meeting. The group voted to hold the August 8 meeting at Eby Pines. During the social hour euchre was played with Eloise Kress placing high and Ethel Engle placing low. Mrs. Bause received the door prize. 'The Home' topic for Goodwill Club Devotions entitled, “The Home” were given by Mrs. Robert Busch during the July 11 meeting of Goodwill Extension Homemakers Club. The meeting was held at The House of Friendship. Group singing was led by Blanche Cline. Roll call response was, “Remedy For A Sunburn." Mary Mock led the group in repeating the pledge to the American Flag.
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NORTH WEBSTER Church of God WCG Prayer-Retreat is scheduled for August 7 and 8 at Yellow Creek Lake. __O — BARBEE COTTAGE Owners Annual Public meeting was held at 10 a.m., July 7, at Barbee Conservation Club building. 1 The next board of directors meeting will be held at 10 a m.. July 21, in the home of Allen Hart. — o— EUROPEAN CIRCUS is being sponsored by the North Webster Lions Club. There will be two performances on July 28 at the Lions Club grounds. —O'CANDY SMYTHE was guest of honor at a family birthday dinner party held July X. —o— THERE WILL be a “Brothers Fellowship Gathering” for men and boys on July 19 in the North Webster Church of God
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By MARY LEE WILLMAN
The health and safety lesson, “Playing It Safe" was conducted by Mrs. Everett Darr. Elsie Lee discussed, "Late Vegetables” as the garden remarks. John Adams was the subject of the citizenship report given by Mrs. Bernerd Roberts. Mrs. Cline presented the cultural arts lesson, “What Is A Homemaker." During the business session a request was made for county fair exhibits. A picnic is planned for August 8. It will be held at The House of Friendship. The lesson given by Mrs. Thurlow Mock was, “Care of Clothing." The club prayer was led by Mrs. Darr. Birthday honored by Barbee Club "Happy Birthday" was sung to Louise Dick during the July 11 meeting of Barbee Hoosier Club. The ladies met at Barbee Conservation Club building. Opal Esch, president, was in charge of the business session It was announced that the group will wrap splints for the North Webster EMS during the August meeting. Roll call was answered by 16 members. Jamie Dick was a guest. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Tables were decorated with bouquets of fresh flotvers. The door prize was presented to Mrs.
fellowship hall. —O'MR. AND Mrs. Bill Zirkle and family, Dunkirk, spent last week visiting in the home of his mother. Amber Zirkle, Barbee Lake. —o—. THE SOUNDS of Hope will present a concert at Wawasee High School on July 20. - O’LN THE hospital — Robert Huffman and Doris Kilmer. Parkview. Fort WaVne. —o— A "WELCOME Fellowship" is I
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Dick. Members of the dinner committee were Ruth Bostel, chairman: Alice Bermish and Elsie Stiener. Zelma Amick will serve as chairman of the dinner committee for August. Book sale at library The new North WebsterTippecanoe Township Public Library was open to the public for a book sale during the Mermaid Festival. Money from the sale will go toward finishing the building so that it can be opened to the public on a basis. At the moment the building is nearly finished and shelving is being made. The walls are paneled and the new ceiling installed. The furnace and lights are also in operation. To date no federal funds have been received to help with expenses. Dick Mitchell, Tippecanoe Township Trustee, noted that a library allowance would be included in next year’s budget. Another book sale is planned for August and it is hoped a chicken BBQ can be scheduled for this summer or early fall. Donations of books are still being accepted at the North Webster Fire Station.
planned for July 29 at North Webster Church of God. —o— THE REGULAR business meeting of North Webster Pythian Sisters was held July 9 at the Pythian Hall with 11 members present. It was announced that the bakeless bake sale is now in progress. Refreshments were served by Catherine Babcock and Ada (iangrich of Syracuse. —O’LYNN STACKHOUSE and Lynn Haney spent last week at the junior high canoe camp.
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