The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 May 1984 — Page 13

School news

WHS students hear SADD facts

By TOM CHARLES _ Staff Writer Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers in this country, claiming close to 9,000 lives per year. Os those deaths, nearly one-half are alcohol related. That was just one of the facts that Bill Orr, an administrative assistant for the national office of Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD), brought to the attention of Wawasee High School students during a convocation address on Monday afternoon. Orr’s visit was a part of SADD week at the high school which began on Monday and will continue through Friday. In addition to Orr’s talk, the Wawasee SADD chapter is sponsoring presentations to junior high students and special awareness programs for high school students. , In his convocation address. Orr emphsized that lack of communication between parents and children as well as peer pressure contribute to student alcohol problems. He also noted that high school students often fail to think about the potential consequences of drinking and driving before it is too late. Orr has been involved with the SADD program since January 1984. He spends most of his time on the road, speaking to high school groups around the United States. At the present time, there are SADD chapters in 7,000 high schools across the country. According to Orr. that number is increasing daily. “The students I speak to are very receptive." he noted./’lt is the same in every state This seems to be a subject that students want to talk about, partly because it is something that parents haven’t been willing to discuss." The program itself was founded in 1981 by Robert Anastas, a

i • SADI) SPEAKER — .Mr. Bill Orr, an administrative assistant with the national office of Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD). spoke to Wawasee High School students on .Monday afternoon. This is SADD Week at the high school. Special presentations are scheduled throughout the week to increase student awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. “The Insurancenter 5 " People Say ‘You Can Do Better with US’ ...and We Did!” Karen and I work hard to live the life we dreamed of We haven t got it all by a long shot and we sure want to get the most out of every dollar we pay out Who doesn't 9 When we heard from The Insurancenter®" people that we could do better by combining our car coverage with our house, personal property and liability coverage —at no extra cost — it made sense to make an appointment and talk it over When hear from The Insurancenter 5 " you really should listen In fact, why wait 9 Vbu can get in touch with The Insurancenter 5 " people yourself They're right here in the community » You'll see why they say, "You Can Do Better with Us r ' " *** pg, i utsiirancenicr Can Do Better with Us! First Charter Insurer* Charter inaurars First Charter Insurers 116 East Main Street 428 West P*e Street 1043 East Winona Syracuse, m 46567 u— * Goshen. K 46526 Warsaw 46580 457-4468 534-4321 267-5447

teacher and coach at Wayland High School in Boston, Mass. Anastas started the program as a mandatory health class for Wayland sophomores. Since then it has grown to the point that three speakers are on the road spreading SADD’s message around the country. The organization has four basic goals; to eliminate drunk drivers and save lives, to alert high school students to the dangers of drinking and driving, to conduct community alcohol awareness programs and to organize peer counseling groups for students who may have concerns about alcohol. As a part of the SADD program. students and parents sign a contract under which students agree to not drive while drunk and parents agree to provide transportation for their children should they become drunk. According to Orr. this interaction is one of the reasons for SADD’s success. “One of the main reasons this program works is because it deals with the home, school and community," Orr said. "It has the support of many different groups.” The W’awasee SADD chapter, which is headed up by students Mark Walker and Cara McMahan, serves as a good example of Orr’s point. Although the chapter was begun this year, it has already received contributions from the Wawasee High School Parents in Action. Milford Kiwanis. Lakeland Kiwanis. Wawasee Kiwanis. Syracuse Lions, Milford Lions apd the Syracuse Rotary. In addition to informing Wawasee students about the dangers of drinking and driving. Orr’s visit helped—to—plant the seeds for SADD groupsin other area high schools. Students from several area schools, including Warsaw. West Noble. Fairfield.

Northridge, LaPorte and others, were on hand to hear Orr’s presentation and discuss ways to pass the SADD message at their schools. “I believe in this program,” Orr said. “I think it is something that students deserve to hear about. It is a problem that touches a lot of people.” Camp Superkids to open in June Camping can be fun, even for the child with asthma. The American Lung Association of North Central Indiana, serving Elkhart. Marshall, Kosciusko and St.’ Joseph counties, offers Camp Superkids Asthma Day Camp with program specialties for the child who otherwise could be denied from a camping experience, due to his or her chronic respiratory disease. The camp is held at the Mishawaka Nature Reservation located just off Capital Avenue in Mishawaka and will take place from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Children ages 10 to 14 may register for the first session to be conducted June 18-22. The second session, conducted July 16-20, is for children ages six to nine. There is a fee and financial aid for scholarships is available as determined by the child’s physician or discussion with the family The camp is designed to help young people gain skills their non-asthmatic friends have, and to come to better understand and cope with the limitations their asthma creates. There will be a variety of program offerings in which campers may participate: soccer, group games, archery. 88-guns, crafts, music, field trips, special interest speakers, creek play and a cabin overnighter for those ages 10-14. Informal discussions about asthma will be led by area physicians in an attempt to help the children learn how to handle their asthma. Daily sessions will also be conducted b/ a respiratory therapist teaching proper breathing techniques and exercises to aid in relaxation. { Children will take their regularly prescribed medications with them to camp. However, if any problem arises, the child's physician or parent will be consulted before further action is taken. Asthmatic children from the four counties may register for Camp Superkids by calling the American Lung Association. 287-2321 or writing to 319 S. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Helping Hands plan car wash By SHAN ANGLE May’s meeting of the Milford Helping Hands Club was held at the home of Shannon Angle. As the meeting was called to order by president Carl Rouch, Annette Wilson and Moni Lange led the American pledge and 4-H pledge respectively. Business topics discussed included plans for a car wash. June 2, and an overnight camp out. An auction of “white elephant” gifts was held with proceeds going to world vision. The club project is sponsoring an overseas child through this organization. Shan Angle presented a demonstration on finishing woodwork along with showing how molding is mitred around corners. The club’s next meeting will be May 23 at the home of Annette and Rhonda Wilson.

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*I 7 3 GAMBIE’S FRIENDS — Student’s in Mrs. Beer’s first grade class at North Webster Elementary school pet Gambie, the Humane Society’s mascot during a special program honoring "National Be Kind to Pets Week.” Donna Stucko and Lorrie Hill, both from the Humane Society visited the school with Gambie, and Struts, a pet cat. Students in the class were able to pet the animals as well as ask questions to the society officials. Pictured above petting Gambie are Cory Wagner, Jeremy Morris, Brian Templeton, Doug Klingerman, Kevin Harris, Alma Ashton and Rob Moser. (Photo by Mark Weinstein) CREATIVE CO-EDS — Members of the Milford Creative Co-eds 4-H club were winners at the Share-the-Fun contest at Warsaw on May 3. Shown in front, left to right, are Pam Shock, Amy Jodry, Becki Haab, Bobbi Haab, Sharon Gerencser and Tara Netherly. Shown in the back row are Holly Jodry. Kristi Templin, Karen Haney. Teresa Musselman and Lisa Kaiser. t

Creative Co-eds win county 4-H Share-.the-Fun Contest

The Milford 4-H Creative Coeds Club was a winner at the Kosciusko County Share-the-Fun Contest, held at the Warsaw High School auditorium Thursday evening. May 3. Their act consisted of a humorous fashion review. Design Own Costumes Each club member, assisted by her mother, designed her own costume. Lisa Kaiser narrated the fashion review while Mrs. Larry Haney played appropriate piano background music, Mrs. Richard Kaiser and Mrs. Jerry Templin are the club leaders. Mrs. Stephen Haab, Mrs. Terry Jodry and Mrs. Joe Gerencser assisted backstage. The festival is a talent show for individuals, groups or entire clubs. This year there were 12 acts presented and the four best

acts from the county were ners. They will now advance to chosen. The Creative Co-Eds \ the Sub-Area 4-H contest, held at were proud to be one of these wimj South Bend on May 15. ■ Br B • *531 r ! $ r,n'4s WAWASEE JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS — Pictured above are the members of the 1984-85 Wawasee High School junior varsity cheerleading squad. Deb Reith is the junior varsity cheerleading sponsor. In the front row are Shelly Rogers and Jodi Lawson. In the seond row are Shaila Fraser, Shelly Sanders and Stef Katsanis. In back are Irma Cruz and Cara McMahon, junior varsity squaw. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Ivy Tech sets registration

Ivy Tech at Warsaw director, Lowell Landis, has announced that registration for the summer quarter will be held May 10-11, and May 14-16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ivy Tech facility, 106 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. A financial aid representative

will be available on Thursday, May 10, from 12-6 p.m. to aid veterans or any persons needing assistance. Anyone seeking information about financial aid should make an appointment by calling the Ivy Tech office, 267-5428.

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Gina Hurd is initiated into honor society

Gina M. Hurd, daughter of John and Carol Hurd, r 1 box 252, Milford, has been initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta, freshman honor society. In all, 500 Indiana University students have been initiated into the society. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0

' ■A M A B?? k BPI J i WAWASEE VARSITY CHEERLEADERS — Pictured above are the Wawasee High School varsity cheerleaders for the 1984-85 sports season. Jeanette Keim is the cheerleading sponsor. In the front row are Jennifer Tuttle, Kelly Lundy and Jodi Lawson, alternate. In the second row are Stef Swihart, Suellen Free and Paula Smith. Heidi Beer is in back. Cathy Cobbum, varsity squaw, was not present for the photo. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Leukemia in cats I . ■ . •-

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acquired cats should be checked for feline leukemia before they enter a. household with other cats. Cats with a history of recurrent medical problems should also be checked. Without a cure, it is necessary at this time to either isolate cats which are persistantly positive to feline leukemia or to destroy them so that they do not serve as carriers of the disease. A vaccine against feline, leukemia is scheduled to be released in 1985. Cat lovers will soon be able to protect their feline friends against one of the most devastating of all cat diseases On derailment KITTRELL, N.C. - A failed wheel beairing and a broken axle caused an Amtrak train derailment that injured 50 people and scattered cars along an embankment, a member of the National Transportation Safety board said recently.

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