The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 October 1986 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 22, 1986

School news

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FUNNY FEET — Members of Mrs. Conrad and Mrs. Huey’s Syracuse Elementary kindergarten classes display the funny feet thev’ve donned in recognition of Mr. F, who has “funny feet.”

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f ,A fictional character, Mr. F represents a letter in the alphabet for the students’ Alpha program — designed to help children learn sounds and recognize what those sounds represent.

Social ranking The old adage "Clothes make the man” apparently applies to birds' plumage as well, reports National Wildlife magazine. Research on chickadees and several species of sparrows has shown that the width of colored bands on the birds' heads and chests determine their social rank within the flock.

6 from area receive awards

Over 120 Elkhart County 4-Her’s, including six from the Syracuse-Milford area, were recognized recently at the Annual 4-H Awards Program for their outstanding 4-H accomplishments. The local county 4-H award winners who received Certificates of achievements from the Greater Elkhart

Eisenhower scholarships being awarded

All Indiana high school seniors and graduates in the upper half of their class, who have not entered college, are eligible to compete for scholarships being awarded by the Eisenhower Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Twenty-two Indiana college students began the school year this fall with assistance of scholarships provided by the Foundation. The stipends are $1,250 for each semester awarded at the discretion of the Foundation Board, totaling SIO,OOO over a four-year college career. The scholarships are granted solely

Wawasee team competes at state meet

David Schafer. Debra Schafer, Todd Roberts, and Nate Myers will represent Wawasee High School and the local Future Farmers of America Chapter in the 1986 State Soil Judging Contest, November 1. The contest will be held in northwest Indiana, the exact site is not revealed until just prior to the contest. This marks the 11th consecutive year the local chapter has earned the right to compete in this state level contest. Approximately 50 teams will be competing for the right to represent Indiana in the National Soil Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring. The Wawasee team placed second, with a score of 1,006, in last weeks Area X Soil Judging Contest at the Amos Malstaff residence in LaPorte County. Washington Township FFA team received top honors with a score of 1,117 out of 1,200 points. Schafer placed fourth in the in-

Chamber of Commerce are as follows: Arts and crafts — Valerie Flanagan,Syracuse Cake decorating — Janet Hibschman, Syracuse Gift wrapping — Jenny Penick, Syracuse Model building — Patrick Flanagan, Syracuse Personality — Valerie Flanagan, Syracuse Sheep — Tod Deßol.t, Syracuse ; and Cheryl Kirkdoffer, Milford Presenting the awards were 4-H Corporation Board Members, including Margaret Weybright, Syracuse; The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board; Elkhart Noon Exchange Club President; County 4-H Agent; and Extension Agent-Youth.

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| By DR. HOWARD J. HULL Interim Superintendent As parents, the most important responsibility we have is helping our children grow into responsible adults who will be able to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Some children manage to grow into adulthood without causing their parents serious concern, but an easy transition into adulthood is usually an exception. Most of us experience many anxious days as our children grow and mature. Sometimes the problems our children have seem overwhelming to us. After all, experience is usually the only training we receive for parenthood. It often seems that we never experienced problems like the ones our children are having — or we

on merit. Interested candidates should submit essays not exceeding 2,000 words on the topic, “What can a good citizen do to insure survival of free enterprise?” Deadline for the essay is December 2. Those selected by a panel of readers and as a result of interviews will be attending an oral competition before an advisory panel of distinguished persons at the University of Indianapolis on Sunday. March 15, 1987. Scholarship winners will be announced in late March or early April with a formal presentation at an awards ceremony on April

dividual competition to lead the local judgers. The top five teams from the area competition go on to the state contest. Rich Fifer, Steve Davis. Terry Templin, and Brian Wuthrich, a second Wawasee team, placed eighth. A total of 66 FFA members judged three sites for slope, surface texture, subsoil texture, natural soil drainage, limiting layer, and depth to limiting layer. Using this information, the members determined the land capability class, land use, and management practices for the sites. A fourth site is judged on homesite EachFof %

Wawasee team qualifies

I By RONALD W. HOYT Extension Aftent. /-//A Youth Five teams, including a team from the Wawasee FFA Chapter, qualified for state competition in the Area X Soils Judging Contest held recently in LaPorte County. A total of 17 teams from seven counties participated in the event, sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative ExtenLife of a tree Life in the big city is tough, especially for trees, but soon, healthier strains of trees may be developed that can survive and beautify the city. International Wildlife magazine reports that the Illinois Tollway Authority is supporting a program at the Morton Arboretum in suburban Chicago, that would breed trees and shrubs that could tolerate inhospitable soil, salt sprays, and other pollutants from expressways. Most promising thus far are several salt-resistant Asian elms.

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forget the ones we had. Thus, it’s natural for us to feel alone and helpless when confronted with their problems. As parents, we need to realize, however, that we are not alone in our efforts to help our children grow. There are others who can help us with the problems out children may have. In fact, considerable help is available from the school. Teachers and administrators can help. Indeed, helping is the essence of the educator’s career. Teachers and administrators in your schools have more experience and training in working with young people than nearly anyone else in the community. As parents as well as educators, many have gained valuable insight into certain problems because their own children have

19,1987. The scholars may choose from one of 18 Indiana institutions and one out-of-state college for attendance. All Indiana, public, parochial, and private high schools have information and materials regarding the scholarship program. Applications are available from high school guidance offices, by writing directly to the Eisenhower Scholarship Foundation, Inc., 303 North Curry Pike, Bloomington, Indiana, 47401, or by calling 812-332-2257. In addition to the undergraduate program.

the teams placed either first, second, or third in their respective county contests to qualify for the area contest. The event was sponsored by the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, the Soil Conservation Service, and the Farm Credit Service. Hats were presented to the top five teams and refreshments provided for all teams by the Farm Credit Services. The contest was hosted by the LaPorte County Soil Conservation Service, Melvin Womack, and the LaPorte County Extension Service, Dick Reel.

sion Service, the Soil Conservation Service and the Farm Credit Service. A total of 66 FFA members judged three sites for slope, surface texture, subsoil texture, natural soil drainage, limiting layer and depth to the limiting layer on four different soil classes. Using this information, the members determined the land capability class, land use and management practices for each of the sites. Participating in the Area X Soils Judging Contest from Kosciusko County were: Wawasee FFA, Terry Templin, Steve Davis, Rich Fifer, Brian Wuthrich, Debra Schafer, Todd Roberts, David Schafer, and

'Carousel' to be at Wawasee

The Wawasee High School Music Department has announced the cast for the fall musical “Carousel” which will be presented November 15 and 16. Chris Jordan and Paula Smith will play the lead roles of Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan respectively. Other leading cast members are: Tami Hollar as Carrie, Eric Metcalf as Mr. Snow, Heidi Huffman as Mrs. Mullin, Toni Wenger as Nettie and Derek Bowen as Jigger. Other members of the case include: Debbie Bjella, Heidi Young, Chris Schwartz, Jeff Carrillo, Julie Fisher, Rochelle Denney, Erin Watson, Rick Coy, Anne Pohl, Mark Miller, Drew Parr, Jody Lawson, Nancy Dain, and Brad Gerstner.

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experienced them. This insight can be shared with other parents. Although every child is different, and past experience is not always an infallible guide about how to deal with an existing situation, the experience educators have in nurturing and working with children should not be ignored. Dick Long, North Webster School principal, and Morris Stewart, North Webster School counselor, would like to remind all of us that schools also have counselors ai-d other specialists who can help us gain insight into our children’s problems. If school specialists cannot help directly with counseling and testing, they can usually make referrals to other organizations in the community or state where additional assistance can be obtained. Other agencies and institutions

scholarships are awarded each year to students who enter graduate school for full-time study in an accredited graduate or professional program. Graduate scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens and have graduated with a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate program. Unlike the undergraduate program, graduate scholarships are not restricted to students from Indiana. Those selected may attend any accredited graduate or professional school which they may choose. The maximum stipend for one year is $3,000. Deadline for submission of application is February 1,1987 At times The times we are living in are wonderful times to live in at times. — Post, Washington Nerd in society It may pay to be low on the social ladder if one happens to be an Alaskan Dall's sheep, reports National Wildlife magazine. Male Alaskan mountain sheep who expend their energy on breeding and belligerence to gain high social standing in the summer, are often left weakened and vulnerable for the bitter winter. This prompted one biologist to say, “It must pay to be a nerd in (Dall’s) sheep society.”

Nate Myers; and Warsaw FFA, , Jon Newell, Terry Gunter, Tom Decker and Randy Riddle. Individual score honor was achieved by David Schafer of the Wawasee FFA Chapter, placing fourth high.individual overall in the contest. The Wawasee FFA team with members Debra Schafer, Todd Roberts, David Schafer and Nate Myers scored a combined 1,006, securing the second place team position and participation in the state contest. Congratulations to each participating member in the Soils Judging Contest this year. 4-H CALENDAR October 27 — 4-H Crafts Committee meeting, 9 a.m., Extension office

Members of the chorus are: Shawn Kaiser, Deanna Deßolf, Jenna Stetler, Annette Wilson, Julie Hollar, Jeryln Sponseller, Sharon Grenscer, Alicia Schaekel, Jeremy Schwartz, Julie Bender, Lydia Bonner, Amy Bell, Amy Parr, Melanie Barrentine, Tami Tessman, Linda Benning, Suzanne Parr, Jeff Marshall, Kimberly Carmichael, Nikki Carr, Barb Butler and Carrie Tim. * “Carousel” is an adaptation of Ferenc Monar’s play “Liliom” and is written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Kammerstein. It contains many well known and popular musical selections including: "June is Bustin’ Out all Over,” “If I Loved You,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone."

in the community should not be overlooked. Ths church or synagogue, mental health centers, and other community agencies should all be considered when children need help. We can receive assistance from more places than we realize. The list is long and nearly every school official can help in suggesting possibilities. Some children manage to go through their “growing up” years without experiencing many difficulties. They have no serious learning problems and few discipline problems. When problems and difficulties do arise, we, as parents, should seek that help with trust and confidence that others will readily share their knowledge and experience with us. We are not alone in helping out children grow into respon-

NIPSCO joins other utilities in helping teachers Northern Indiana Public Service Company and two other state utilities are offering funds to help teachers turn their ideas about energy education into actual classroom activities. A mini-grant program, sponsored by NIPSCO, Indiana & Michigan Electric Company and Public Service Indiana, will award up to $l5O per teacher, explains Debra D. Gregory, NIPSCO’s consumer affairs and educational services supervisor. Applications will be reviewed and winning entries announced by mid-January. NIPSCO has budgeted $1,500 for the minigrants. Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines of study can apply for a mini-grant, but they must teach in a school served by one of the three sponsoring utilities. “All that is needed is a good idea and the desire to explore energy issues with students,” Gregory said. “We want to help teachers conduct energy projects that Jkey might otherwise be unable tJ afford.” The deadline to apply for a mini-grant is December 15. Applications for teachers in the NIPSCO service territory can be obtained by calling NIPSCO’s Public Relations office in Hammond at 853-5275. School lunch menu WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL October 27-31 MONDAY — Vegetable soup w/bologna sandwich or Spanish hot dog sandwich, French fries, cherry cobbler, and milk TUESDAY — Italian spaghetti w/hot roll or cheeseburger sandwich, buttered green beans, pineapple rings, and milk WEDNESDAY — Fried chicken w/whipped potatoes and gravy or pizzaburger, California blend, mandarin oranges, pum-, pkin crunch, and milk THURSDAY — No school FRIDAY — Halloween — no school Menu subject to change. MILFORD \SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH October 27-31 MONDAY — Submarine sandwich, tater tots, strawberries and bananas, chocolate pudding, and milk TUESDAY- Italian spaghetti, * buttered green beans, peach slices, cinnamon roll, and milk WEDNESDAY - Chicken nuggets, onion rings, mixed fruit, baked item, and milk THURSDAY - No school FRIDAY — Halloween — no school Menu subject to change. . » Meteorite effects A meteorite explosion large enough to affect the global climate occurs in the earth’s atmosphere about once every 100,000 years, reports International Wildlife magazine, Should a meteorite larger than one-third of a mile in diameter hit the earth, it would send up a great cloud of debris that would alter the climate, possibly producing effects similar to those of a nuclear winter.