The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 October 1985 — Page 11

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TIME TO FIND OUT — Richard Roose, standing, told a meeting of the Milford, Syracuse, and North Webster Lions Clubs that it was time to learn more about the “Skills for Adolescence” program which is being implemented in the Wawasee Community Schools this year. Roose is a guidance counselor at Milford Junior High. (Photo by Jim Broderick)

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NOT A TYPICAL SCHOOL BOOK — Galen Hershberger, guidance counselor at Syracuse Junior High, displays some of the books which will be used in “Skills for Adolescence”, a program designed to confront the problem of teenage drug and alcohol abuse by stopping it before it ever starts. (Photo by Jim Broderick)

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KINDERGARTEN TESTING — Milford kindergarten students are now involved in the Wawasee Community School Corp. sceening for Early Prevention of School Failure (EPSF). Tony Cervantes is going through the fun comprehension and coordination steps with teacher Ruth Webster as Kathy Beer records his scores. Results of EPSF screening will be shared with parents at parent-teacher conferences on November 6 and 7. Principal Ned Speicher said the students enjoy the challenge of these exercises.

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DISPLAYING INSECTS — These fifth grade students at North Webster have been collecting, displaying, and learning about insects in Mr. Mitch Willaman's class. Holding their displays are Kim Clear, Gina Minton, Tammy Clark, Minh Tran, and Andy Katsanis. In the second row are Jason Ort, Darren Wagoner, Cathy King, Kris Mitchell. Melinda Gibbs, Stacey Coy, Scott Jones, Adam Mignery, A. J. Westerman, and Chad Williamson. In the third row are John Noble, Michelle Smith, Jill Carrington, Lee Ann Kuilema, Anita Ashton, Mike Ferverda, Eric Hollingsworth, Jennifer McKinstry, Heather Simmons, Dale Suver, Bobbi Jo Henwood, Marvin Mullins, and Mr. Willaman.

Student/parent seminar at Jr. High

All students at Syracuse Middle School are enrolled in a course entitled “Skills for Adolescence.” The program was developed by a team of 57 leading experts on youths from throughout the United States. This positive prevention program for grades six through eight aims to help students increase their self-confidence and motivation. It also teaches skills to resist negative peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol, solve problems, and set goals. Topics covered in the course include adolescence, communications, emotions, peer relationships, family relationships, decision making and goal setting. As, a key part of this program, parents are invited to attend a four-parl series of seminars. The purpose of the seminars is to involve parents in some of the educational activities and introduce them to many of the important life skills that their children will be learning in the course. It is also hoped that this course will form the basis for shared communication in the family unit. The classes will begin on Thursday, Oct. 10, and continue on Tuesdays, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, and Nov. 19. The instructor will be Galen Hershberger.

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SECOND CLASS RATING — The Wawasee High School Marching Warrior Band received a second class rating during the district marching band contest, Saturday, Oct. 5, at Chesterton. Wawasee competed against seven other bands in Division II for the honors of a first class rating to compete at the regional competition in Kokomo. Among those competing against Wawasee were Goshen and Concord, Michigan City Rogers and Michigan City Elston and Adrian. Goshen and Concord received the first class rating and will be traveling to Kokomo. Shown in the photo holding the trophy are co-drum majors, Ronda McDonald and Eric Metcalf. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

FFA places first for 1 Oth year

The Wawasee Future Farmers of America Soil Judging Team placed first for the 10th consecutive year, in the 1985 Kosciusko County Soil Judging Contest. The contest was conducted at the Tri-County Game Preserve, south of Syracuse, the first week in October. The team will be competing again this week at the Area Soils Contest near Crown Point for the opportunity to advance to the State Soil Judging Contest. Leading the winning Wawasee FFA team were Debra Schafer, first individual; Brian Wilkinson, second individual; Todd Roberts, fourth individual; and David Schafer, seventh individual. Another Wawasee team comprised of Terry Templin, ninth individual; Brian Richcreek, 10th individual; Nate Myers; Jim

Growing concerns

By MICHAEL DANA Ext. Urban Horticulturist Purdue University Question: I want to improve my garden soil this fall. Should I work leaves and straw into the soil? What about fertilizer? Answer: Leaves and straw are good organic matter and help improve the texture, drainage, and water-holding capacity of soil. However, organic matter contains few nutrients and those it does contain are released slowly, so add other fertilizer to the soil. Before you do, test your soil. Consult with your local Cooperative Extension Service office and ask for a Purdue University soil test or use a home test kit. Then fertilize according to recommendations. —o— Question: .1 have several roses that are getting tall but don’t have a bloom on them. Why aren’t they blooming? Everyone else has roses that bloom. Answer: A rose bush growing in a rank, flowerless way, is almost certainly a shoot from a -rootstock. I assume that your rose bush is a hybrid tea, floribunda, grandiflora, or other grafted type. Winter cold has killed the cultivar (Peace, Oregold, etc.) which was grafted to the rootstock. The growth you see now is the rootstock which will not flower well or grow in a controlled manner. Your best move is to-remove the plant and purchase a replacement. I l .' =

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Kats; and Rich Fifer; placed fourth in the team competition. Progress Show On Wednesday, Oct. 2, over 50 Wawasee High School vocational agriculture students traveled to Knightstown for the 1985 Farm Progress Show. The Farm Progress Show is considered as the World’s Fair of Agriculture. The students had the opportunity to see the latest in innovative farming methods with over 40 acres of exhibits and displays by numerous agricultural businesses and a wide variety of harvesting and tillage demonstrations. Serving as chaperones for the group were Roger Geimer, Virgil Zimmerman, Jim Rhodes, Kenny Fifer, Curt Richcreek, Mike Grady, Carl Wilkinson, Leon White, Brian Kizer, John Hare, Lee Troyer and Randy Warren.

Question: Are the red berries on my asparagus plant normal or are they caused by insects? They are only on some plants Also, should I cut the tops off? Answer: The berries are the normal fruits of the plant. Asparagus plants are either male or female and only the female plants produce fruits. Thus, only about half of your plants should have berries. Remove the top growth from asparagus plants after the growing season is over and then only if rust disease is a problem. In that case, burn the tops. Otherwise, leave them in place to trap snow over winter and clean up the patch in early spring. —o— Question: I sprayed for, dandelions in my lawn in June and seem to have more weeds and crabgrass than ever this summer. Did I do something wrong? Answer: Your timing was not quite on target. By killing broadleaved weeds in early summer, you made room for crabgrass, knotweed and other summer lawn weeds. The best time to spray for dandelions and other broadleaved weeds is September and October. At that time of year, as the weeds die, grass will fill the holes vigorously because grass grows best in cool, moist conditions. Take care when using 2,4-D or dicamba near your landscape plants and read and follow label directions whever you use pesticides.

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TOUGHLOVE is parent support group

TOUGHLOVE, keeping families out of trouble, is a selfhelp parent support group that is now available to parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior in school, in the family, with drugs and alcohol, or with the law. TOUGHLOVE kids’ groups help in school and neighborhood. If anyone feels alone and desperate with their situation, join a TOUGHLOVE program which deals with stresses and strains on today’s families, helps to use community resources, and will help to develop new strengths to be able to give a young person firm, selective and loving support. Call 457-4414 or 457-2044 for meeting information. The meetings are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lakeland Youth Center.

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It is impossible for the human heart, without crosses and I tribulations, to think upon God . We Invite You To Join With Us In I I Worship This Sunday 8:50 a.m. — Sunday School Opening 9:00 a.m. — Sunday Bible School For All | * - **^y.Y> I Ages I 10:00 a.m. — Morning Worship Service ■ 7 \ 7:00 p.m. — Evening Service Fred Walls Carl Shoarar ■ Associate Minister Minister TRANSPORTATION provided for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services. Call 658-9151 or 658-9241 for information. CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MILFORD I 1 Fourth And Henry Streets 653-5131 Milford

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