The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 April 1981 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., April 1,1981

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School news L3K 4 ■ Wb’ %.■ HF tmn - ’’ ’ -ii F '-*] ■' i&k 161 Mi ikS ▼• lW- ’ " '->' \ F i *■ •• •w i] ih ■ • y Z/ • w ■ z 'tEF/ ■i » CORNBREAD PJONEER STYLE — Norma Boyer lolunteered to help “C’owenton” North Webster fourth grade MudenK-make cornbread, almost pioneer style. The class washed dishes in an old w ashtub after baking the cornbread Pictured above with Mrs Rover are students Chris Jordan and Christy Pavel. (Photo by Kim Hieber> •; ' ~ iC lbbbL f| Jr! * jl. v3li e W >- h : ? ii 1 --JBBM>> v ftatfMz B ■F fcjjy Wj£rJHvjL ’»>■ ■ PIONEER DAY AT .MILFORD — Milford Elementary fourth grade students experienced what it was like to be a pioneer in Indiana. Friday . March 27. The students spent time learning about the early days by attending four different classes, including one on candlemaking. Shown above are some of the boys in the outfits they made for the occasion and the girls in the dresses worn especially for the day. Kneeling in front are Rhonda Stookey. Tina Clouse. Paula Mullins and Donna Miller Standing in back are Richard Fifer. Ray England. Brent Grimm and Rod Mast. (Photo by Deb Foal m- r H tfSJP VP. I P AND AWAY — These six Milford fourth graders gave a presentation on the history of Milford to Joan Folks third grade class. The youngsters worked on the project as part of the Vp. Vp and Away Program for gifted children. Pictured above are Donna Miller. Dawn Speicher. John Gaea. Holly Jodry. Marc Evans and Jeff Carrillo. The history project involved research and interviews with Milford residents and community leaders. The childrens next project wUI involve three-dimensional polygons. Their sponsor is librarian Connie Bailey. < Photo by Terri Chikote) I Jk i 1 9 44 9 i-I ' > s ▲ B - rv* ’ B|W r i / > VF* , H K j | ’ A TASTE OF THE THEATER — Milford fourth and fifth grade reading groups recently tried their hands at the dramatic art*. The fourth and fifth graders preseated two plays for the school aad their parents. Above Jeff Carillo ton stage). Dawn Speicher aad Marc Evans perform in “The Tai Silk Hat.” Directing the yeangsters were teachers Betty Lambert and Myra Gunden. (Photo by Terri Chilcote)

Local students serve as state senate pages

Local students spent a day learning about their Indiana State government during the 102nd Indiana General Assembly. Their experience as pages offered the students an opportunity to better understand state government and witness firsthand the legislative process at work. The students are: Peter B. McFarland, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McFarland. 128 West Main St.. Syracuse Steven Hapner. son of Fred and Ann Hapner. r 3 box 588 Sys Scuse John Hapner. son of Jerry and Carolyn Hapner. r 3 Syracuse. la fall PETER MCFARLAND

A review — Clevenger, Ogden are fantastic in 'Fiddler'

“Fiddler on the Roof was presented at Wawasee High School. March 26. 27, 28. and leading characters Curt Clevenger and Teresa Ogden were fantastic Without them in the lead rolls the musical would have been just another play. Clevenger, who played Tevye. father of the family, and Miss Ogden, who played Golda, mother of the family, were given a lot of credit by reviewers for the way their voices blended together in numbers and for their characterization of Tevye and Golda Another person who was given credit for his role was Don Frew who played Motel. The musical takes place in Anatevka. a small village in Russia, in 1905. where the major emphasis is Jewish tradition. Tevye. a poor milkman with five daughters and his wife, Golda, watch each of their girls grow up Family and village traditions are threatened as the young women approach adulthood and consider marriage The story tells of the traditions and how the family works them out The musical, which includes songs such as “Tradition,” “Matchmaker.” “If 1 Were A Rich Man,” “Sabbath Prayer.” “To Life.” “Pledge," “Miracle of Miracles.” “Dream.” “Sunrise Sunset." showns how a young girl fights for her right to marry - the man she loves, bow the two finally receive their parents’ blessings, how one daughter goes against her parents wishes and becomes disowned by her father One of the favorite scenes is the Dream Scene, in which. Tevye has consented to Tzeitel’s (DarcyGilbert' and Motel’s (DonFrew), wishes and makes up a terrible dream to convince his wife, be is right in what be is doing. In the dream. Tevye includes Golda s grandmother. Grandma Tzeitel. played by Lori Keim and Lazor Wolfs first wife. Fuma Sarah, played by Susan Freeman Some who attended the musical were disappointed there were many parts given to students who could not sing and felt it spoiled several scenes However, this was the only problem viewers noted. Socips Gnd sensitive skin One out of five of us has skin sensitive enough to be irritated by bar soap that isn’t mild, according to Dr. Albert Kligman, professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. He rated popular brands by the amount of redness and scaling they caused among his subjects. He found a great degree of difference among soaps. The six mildest soaps, in order from mildest to harshest, are Dove, Aveenobar, Purpose, Dial, Alpha ni lL rin rrnnw Ken adq *wucrogcn«. The four most irritating soaps, in the same order, are Irish Spring. Zest. Camay and Lava.

STEVEN HAPNER JOHN HAPNER

The orchestra, which was given credit for not upstaging the ringing, was placed behind the stage with a sheer drop curtain between it and the players. The scenery, designed and constructed by Jeff LeGro. was also praised. Each piece of scenery was on wheels, allowing the stage hands to move it easily and quickly. Effectiveness of the lighting was also given credit to those who operated them Alan Zerkel was director. David Blackwell was in charge of the orchestra and set construction and Steven Bailey was in charge of the choral and lights aspects of the production Lee Ann Stewart worked on the choreography. LeGro. the set design and construction and Miss Ogden worked on the costumesand makeup Both LeGro and Miss Ogden were recognized for their efforts in the areas of set design and construction as well as make-up and costumes “Fiddler «n the Roof’ is the production of the Joesph Stein musical. The production is a universal play m which over 30 million people have watched. The record number of viewers also demonstrates that people everywhere identify with its characters and find the message of the play pertinent

■ Mummm ■■■ MH fror /j DR. JINKS VISITS SCHOOL — Dr. J. C. Jinks. D.D.S.. pictured at the righL informed all fourth grade North Webster Elementary students how to take proper cure of their teeth. On the invitation of John Cowens, he showed the students a list of cereals containing a high sagar level which produces an acid causing tooth decay, la addition. Dr. Jinks demoastrated the amount of sugar contained tai soft drinks by dropping teaspoons of sugar into a glass container He compared amounts of sugar contained in the basic four fend groups, which was relatively small amounts if any at aB! Slides demonstrated a “red dye” test which reveals teeth areas not propertv brushed. Dr. Jinks said each tooth should be brushed about !• times each to ensure the entire tooth is properly cleansed. Furthermore. he added brushing should be accompanied with flossing to remove trapped food particles. Tte dentist concluded with a film demonstrating why teeth should be brushed, flossed and why everyone should eat foods from the basic four groups, limiting sugar intake aad seeing a dentist twice per year.

STUDENTS OFTEN RIDE BICYCLES TO SCHOOL Biking to school, learning safety

By KIM HIEBER With warm spring weather approaching, more and more children will be riding to and from school on bicycles. Bike safety is encouraged throughout the entire Lakeland School Corporation Bikes are not to be ridden during the school day and are to be parked and locked in the provided racks. “One of our largest bike problems is that bikes sometimes disappear if they’re unlocked We have one bike rack in the front and one in the back. We’ve had little ki(K and older ones take them, but not if they’re locked.” commented Syracuse Junior High Principal Charles Haffner Throughout the cooler months approximately 10 Syracuse elementary and junior high school students ride bikes to school: with April and May the busiest biking season with close to 40 bicyclists. North Webster schools boast between 15 and 20 bike riding students during the chilly “off months and approximately 70 bikes on warm, sunny days. Milford school average about eight bicycles during the cold weather seasons, peaking in early fall and late May with 40 to 45 bicycles. At the high school level many students drive cars, decreasing bike riding So far this year. W’awasee High School averages approximately three to four bikes Area residents in Who's Who The 1981 edition of ‘Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges’ will carry the names of 29 students from Manchester College, who have been selected as being among the country’s most outstanding campus leaders A local student included on the list of women students in the publication is Patricia A. McQuillian of Syracuse. Two students included on the list of men students are Michael Steffen and Ronald Allen Wuthrich both of Milford. Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, service to* the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential. They join an elite group of students selected from more than 1.300 institutions of higher learning in alk 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Outstanding students.have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published m 1934

a day. with a slight increase expected after spring recess next week. “It seems to me there are more students riding bikes now. It’s hard to tell the figures on howmany are riding bikes because the weather depends on the number right now.” explained Milford Junior High Principal Marion Acton On May 1. all Lakeland Community Schools will participate in the annual Lakeland Kiwanis Bike Safety Check On the designated school day students take their bicycles to schools with Kiwanis club members examining the vehicle’s safety. After the child’s bike is inspected the rider receives a certificate of completion and a bike safety gift. “This year the kids will receive spoke reflectors after the Kiwanians check the bikes, oil chains and so forth Other years the kids received motocross flags or the rectangular reflectors This project is one of the Kiwanians more expensive ones undertaken, but it is also one of the more rewarding ones," told North Webster Elementary Principal Richard R. Long. If a bicycle is discovered totally unsafe and the family cannot afford an expensive repair, the Kiwanians will help pay. The Lakeland Kiwanis began the project in 1973 con-tinuing-it every year following Last year, for the first time, the Milford Kiwanis helped at the Milford check. They will also aid Lakeland this year. “I can honestly say that one life was spared when someone saw the flag over a hill one year If one life is saved that’s something no matter what the cost," con tinued Long

'• . rn j • ~- - - ’■ f l ... ? A •<-'/: BWPWkg •■ V 1 j COUNTY CHAMPION — Cathy Cobbum. right, eighth grade student at Syracuse Junior High, became the Kosciusko County spelling bee champion Wednesday. March 25. when she spelled the words - shepherd” and “teeter” correctly. Miss Cobbum “is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cobbum. 313 Benton St.. Syracuse. Shown with Miss Cobbum is Mary Lou Dixon, language arts teacher at the junior high school. < Photo by Deb Fox) Cathy Cobbum spelling champ

Cathy Cobbum. an eighth grade student at Syracuse Junior High, captured the Kosciusko County spelling bee championship Wednesday evening, March 25, in Warsaw. * She defeated Jeff Schumacher, a South Whitley sixth grader, after he misspelled the word “shepherd.” She corrected it and went on to spell "teeter." The 14-vear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cobbum, 313 Benton St.. Syracuse, became eligible for the championship event by defeating Cindy Davis, a Lakeland Christian Academy eighth grader, in the 33rd round where she misspelled the word “emissary . ” Cathy corrected her and then spelled “facilitator” property. She was presented a gold loving cup and plaque. There were 23 elementary and nine junior high school pupils participating in the contest. Students represented the Lakeland. Tippecanoe Valley. Warsaw. Whitko and county churcb schools Held in the Warsaw First United Methodist Church, judges

Every other year the Goshen Police Department brings a Mike the Talking Bike film for North Webster Elementary students to watch. Also at the school grades one through five study bicycle safety in health and safety class. Syracuse Junior High offers a conservation department boating safety class in the spring. Milford Junior High supplies students with a boating safety class in the spring gun safety class in the fall, both through the Conservation Department. “We had a conservation department officer here at Syracuse Junior High March 23, to cover boating is just as important as bicycle safety because of the lake here." told Haffner No student is required to attend any of the safety classes offered, through the conservation department. However, pupils enjoy the classes and generally look forward to the instruction. "One week is devoted to the program, of one class period. I was skeptical at first when we began offering the boating program to seventh graders four years ago But kids absent that week come in and make up the time so they may earn their certificate from when the officers give reading materials, show films and more,” added Haffner. All of the schools happily report no biking accidents have occurred with students during trips to and from school. “I think safety must also come from the parents. They must take the time and effort to talk to their children if they're going to allow them to ride a bike to school, drive a boat or whatever It’s the primary responsibility of parents to emphasize safety. We do our best, but it’s up to parents too," concluded Haffner

were: Gail Harris and Tim Yeager, fifth grade teachers at North Webster Elementary School. Phillip Dick, a North Webster Elementary and Junior High teacher and coach was the pronouncer. The overall chairmart* for this year’s contest was Richard Long, principal of North Webster Elementary School. Cathy now moves into the state spelling competition, which will be held Saturday, April 25. at Fort Wayne s Concordia High School. This year’s championship culminates the fourth year in wtych she has been involved in the spelling bee finals. Among her 20 competitors this year in the school eliminations, were Cathy’s brother Craig, a Syracuse Junior High seventh grader and her sister. Christy, a Syracuse Elementary fifth grader. Craig was fifth and sixth grade division champion two yearsgo. The last county champion from Syracuse was Craig Koble nine years ago. Last year’s winner was Amy Jo Owens of Leesburg.