The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1983 — Page 11

School news

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MR. M VISITS NORTH WEBSTER KINDERGARTENERS — Mr. M. representing the letter "m”, was the guest of students in Susan Heath's kindergarten class Monday morning. Pictured with their visitor are Michelle Engle. Ashley Winn and Valerie Vester. Mr. M was part of the Alpha Time reading readiness program, which helps beginning students learn the skills needed for reading, writing and speaking. Part of the program centers around huggable friends like Mr. M. who aid the students in games, music, dramatic play and picture-reading activities that serve to develop learning skills. (Photo by Doug Walker)

Milford fifth graders write own riddles

Some fifth grade reading students from Milford Elementary School were given an exercise in thinking and asked by their teacher. Donna Long, to compose some original riddles.

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Here are some of the riddles writ ten by the students: How did the potato see the carrot when the carrot was in back of him? It didn’t. Potatoes can t

Tips offered for Halloween safety

Too many times, innocent children are harmed or seriously injured (sometimes fatally) during Halloween “Trick or Treat” time. Unfortunately, there have even been instances when “cranks” or other mentally unstable persons have passed out “treats” containing poison, drugs Testing, Wawasee students nt junior high this week Eighth graders at Milford Junior High School will spend several hours each day for four days this week taking the lowa Test of Basic Skills. As another part of this week's activities, four Wawasee High School students who are members of the Future Teacher’s Association spent all day Tuesday observing junior high classes. Seniors who visited the Milford school were: Jill Patty. Jenni Patty. Karl Schmucker and Ron Schwartz.

see! — Emily Myers Why do socks have a hole in the top? Because they don’t have a hole in the bottom. — Leon Borntrager What’s the easiest way to get around the world? W alk around a globe. — Matt Haab What are you when a butcher with a butcher’s knife gets you cornered? Dead meat! — Rob Clingaman What did one light switch say to the other? All this flipping up and down really turns me off. — Moni Lange Who always takes his perfume with him? Mr. Skunk. — Britani Stoller

or other injurous ingredients. Hoodlums have also been known to seize upon such an opportunity to dress up and rob those who invite them in. In the best interest of all involved. the following guidelines should be considered: A responsible adults should always accompany very young children during their trick or treat rounds. Children should be instructed to confine their visits to their own immediate area. Children should be advised not to enter any home unless it is the home of a relative or friendly neighbor. Children should beware of vicious pets in the area. Children should not damage property, be couteous and respectful. Long Halloween costumes may

Vision correction —a far sight from the old days

Who ever heard of being imprisoned for wearing eyeglasses? It happened. In 1257, Friar Roger Bacon “sinned against God” when he used magnifying glasses to read his illuminated manuscripts. Little did Friar Bacon know that centuries later, people with vision problems could go to specialized , professionals for assistance. He would be even more surprised to learn of the wide range of products available to help people see clearly — glasses, bifocals, contact lenses and the most recent breakthrough, extended-wear lenses which can be left in the eyes for up to two weeks without removal. Centuries ago, public opinion on vision correction was a mixture of myth and legend. Anyone wearing eyeglasses was in violation of God’s natural laws. But because sight was so important to

be impractical, and could lead to a fall resulting in injury. Masks can restrict vision. Facial makeup is preferable. Children should not eat their treats before returning home and having their parents inspect their gatherings. Children should wear lightcolored costumes. Proper street-crossing procedures should be reviewed. Rides should not be accepted with strangers Adults should keep their porchlight on, or have their driveway lighted. Only wrapped candy should be given out. Trick or treaters should not be asked into a home. If driving, extreme caution should be practiced during trick or treat hours.

everyday living, experimentation continued. Da Vinci Experiments By the 13th century, noted scholars like Archbishop of Canterbury John Peckham and Leonardo da Vinci became interested in optics. Their investigations produced the first articles and drawings on sight. Further experimentation discovered the mechanics of vision. Myopia (nearsightedness) was defined by German astronomer Johannes Kepler in 1604. Farsightedness, or hyperopia, was described later in the century . Early vision correction was best characterized by “trial and error” practices. Flat lens glasses with varying strengths were systematically prescribed for everyone In 1804 William Hyde Wollaston eliminated the blurry peripheral vision created by flat lenses when he invented the curved “periscopic” lens. Soon vendors began selling eyeglasses on street corners. Eyeglass styles developed from early nosebridge designs into the hinged styles we know today. Each popular socialite created new eyeglass fashion. People like Marie Antoinette made handheld lorgnettes the rage in the 17th century. Napoleon and his followers preferred the monacle. Pincenez and springy nosebridge styles were popular in the late 1800 s. Twentieth Century Advancements The 20th century recorded the greatest advancements in eyeglass development. Lenses were made in bifocal, trifocal and even quadrifocal modes. This new technology also made it possible for “lenses” to be worn on the anterior portion of the eye. The first contact lens was developed by German physiologist A. E. Fick in 1887. It was made entirely of glass, covered the white, opaque portion of the eye and was extremely uncomfortable. In 1948, plastic was used to form contact lenses. These smaller, more pliable lenses easily adhered to the cornea by capillary attraction. Research continued and a soft contact version which offered longer wear, greater comfort and better vision was introduced in 1971. In the late 19605, optometrist John DeCarle began experiment ting with high water content plastics for use in contact lenses. Cooper Vision, Inc. joined the DeCarle project and helped create an extended-wear lens, Per ma lens' , made of perfilcon A. The new lens material contains 71 per cent water, permitting essential oxygen transfer to the eye, and can be worn continuously for up to two weeks at a time before removal Latest Development European eye-care professionals lauded DeCarte’s experiments and began prescribing extended-wear lenses. In January, 1981, after years of clinical testing, extended-wear lenses for routine vision correction made their debut in the U.S. Since then, thousands of Americans have simplified their lives with this breakthrough. The popularity of extend-ed-wear lenses continues to spark new ideas in eye care. Their development signifies the beginning of still more advancement in vision correction practices and technology. Research promises to continue until everyone with a vision deficiency can see “perfectly.” For a free leaflet about extend-ed-wear lenses, write: Extend-ed-Wear Lens Information Bureau, 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite4oo, Los Angeles, CA 90010

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EDIBLE MAPS? — These fourth graders at Syracuse Elementary School are shown painting salt-flour maps of Indiana. From left to right are John Medlock. Amy Dull. Jennie Tranter and Jay Losee. Ray Meditch. Bill Lantz. Paula Markley and Lera Reinholt's fourth grade classes all took part in the project. The maps helped the students see the effect glaciers had on their state. Indiana has two very different land surfaces. The northern half of Indiana is almost flat, as it was leveled by glaciers, while parts of southern Indiana are still quite hilly because none of the glaciers reached them.

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TODAY'S COUNCIL. TOMORROW'S LEADERS - Shown here are the successful student council representatives of Syracuse Junior High School. Each of these students was elected by his social studies class as its representative in the September 30 election. In the front row are sixth graders, Jennifer Melendez. Santha Cripe. Danny Gallmeier and David Schmahl. In row two are seventh graders David Keener. Brian Jones, Danyi Heckaman. Tiha Taylor and Judd Storey. In the back row are eighth graders Julie Emmert. Nicole Iwankowitsch. Cindy Nelson, Josh Lantz and Mark Kezer.

Syracuse Junior High elects student council

Syracuse Junior High School held student council elections on September 30. Cadidates for representatives used the two weeks prior to that date to campaign. They placed posters in classrooms and also gave speeches. Each social studies class elected one representative. The council will meet twice a month to conduct its business. Officers

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SOCCER ACTIVITIES START SEASON - Lakeland Youth Center has started soccer. The teams are playing each Saturday morning. Shown giving some expert advice, help and demonstrations to all of the children in the soccer program is Grace College's head soccer coach Dave Deahi and Seme of the Grace College soccer team members. This was just part of the helpful learning of the game techniques used during the pre-season clinic.

FFA teams place first and second

The Wawasee FFA teams captured the top two spots in the 1983 County Division Soil Judging Contest held last week near Bremen, marking the eighth consecutive year the Wawasee Chapter has placed first at the county level. The top two teams qualify for the Area Soil Judging Contest which will be held this week in Elkhart County. Placing as top individual in the contest was Randy Beer with a

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will be elected from within the council. Leadership training becomes an important part of meetings as students prepare to make decisions affecting the student body. Plans are matte for swimming parties, service projects and educational programs. Elected from the sixth grade were Jennifer Melendez, Santha Cripe, Danny Gallmeier and

score of 378 out of a possible 400. Other members of the winning team were Dave Roberts, second individual: Ken Schafer, third; and Marty Brown, fourth. The second place Wawasee team consisted of Scott Barker and Todd Roberts, both tied for fifth place individual overall; Jeff Young, seventh; and Debra Schafer, ninth. A Warsaw team took third place, a team from Tippecanoe Valley was fourth and another

David Schmahl. Seventh grade students elected were David Keener, Brian Jones, Danyi Heckaman, Tina Taylor and Judd Storey. Successful eighth grade candidates were Julie Emmert, Nicole Iwankowitsch, Cindy Nelson. Josh Lantz and Marti Kezar. « The Syracuse Student Council is assisted by faculty supervisor Galen Hershberger

Wawasee team captured fifth. Members of the fifth place Wawasee team were Kent Nulf. 10th place individual; Dale Grady and Jon Haab Contestants had to evaluate three agricultural sites and one homesite. They first had to determine certain physical properties of the soil and then select appropriate management practices based upon the combination of those physical properties.

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