The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 December 1987 — Page 11
School news
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MILFORD SCHOOL SECRETARIES ARE SPECIAL — The three secretaries at Milford School agree on several points when describing their job. They were unanimous in the comment, “We enjoy working with each other.” They agreed that their job is challenging and had plenty of variety, with sick students, taking sick children home, sitting in temporarily for teachers and keeping names straight. Nancy Arnold smilingly said, “We get to know the mischievous and sick children quicker.” Pictured from the left are Carol Haab and Deb Harter. (Photo by Glen Long)
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SPECIAL PEOPLE — School secretaries are special people to hundreds of students every day. They're often called on to mother and comfort distressed students, assist teachers, make copies, keep books, count lunch money, make announcements and scores of other things. North Webster’s three special people are sitting, Nancy Ducey, on the left, Colleen Bryant and Teresa Vangundy.
Contest opens for DNR youth hunting license
Youngsters interested in hunting may participate in a contest introducing the Department of Natural Resources’ new, low-cost youth hunting license, according to Jim Ridenour, DNR director. The annual license, which goes on sale January 1, 1988, will be available to Indiana residents under 18 years of age. Youth licenses will be sold at designated Department of Natural Resources properties and the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Indianapolis office. The license covers all necessary Indiana hunting licenses and stamps, including those for deer, turkey, game birds and waterfowl. Currently, hunters of all ages must purchase licenses and stamps at full cost. The DNR’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a random drawing for the opportunity to purchase the first 100 youth licenses. Prizes will also be awarded to those drawn in the contest. The first three youngsters drawn in the contest will receive' the first three youth licenses and one of three grand prizes. Grand prizes include a 20-gauge Mossburg shotgun, donated by Quail Unlimited; a 20-gauge Winchester youth shotgun, donated by Friends of Ducks Unlimited; and a S2OO gift certificate for archery equipment, provided by the Indiana Deer Hunter’s Association. Other prizes include hunting vests provided by Quail Unlimited for the first five youngsters drawn, and 100 Quail Unlimited hunting caps for each youth selected in the drawing. Friends of Ducks Unlimited will also donate hunting caps and the purchase price of the youth license for the first 10 applicants drawn. To apply for the drawing, youngsters must send a postcard with their name, address, telephone number and date of birth to Youth License Contest, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 607
State Office Building, Indianapolis, Ind. 46204. Only one application per person is permitted. Cards must be received by December 11. The public is invited to the drawing which will be held December 14, at 10 a.m. at the Indiana Fish and Wildlife office. For more information, persons may contact the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 317-232-4080.
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Gifts for the student's college dorm
Selecting just the right gift for the student in the family, especially one away from home, is not always easy. But here’s a selection that truly fits well into today’s college dorm life. For in-room snacking and single-serving meals, Sharp’s new “Hot Stuff” personal-sized
Holiday safety checklist
“This simple checklist is designed to help people take care of themselves and keep the holiday season happy,” said Deborah I. Allen, M.D., President, Indiana Academy of Family Physicians. “This is part of an ongoing campaign by America’s family doctors to form a ‘partnership for health’ with their patients. General Safety Tips □Keep your natural Christmas tree watered (hot lights can ignite a tree in seconds) Make sure your home fuse box is equipped to handle the additional load of Christmas lights Don’t burn wrapping paper in the fireplace (burning paper has been known to ignite chimneys) Keep small children away from mistletoe and other holiday plants (they’re pretty, but poisonous) Don’t buy toys with sharp edges or pieces that can break off and be swallowed the holidays, childproof your home (especially electrical outlets, medicine cabinets and under sinks) Hosting A Party? Clear your walks and driveway of snow and ice Making coupons profitable Shopping with coupons has gone beyond saving a few cents. Rising supermarket prices have made it a necessity, but have you ever wondered how profitable it can be? Shoppers who have “learned how” can get back most of their grocery money each month. If their grocery bill is SSOO and they get back $450 in refunds ... that’s a profitable little home business . . . and the money is clear. If you already shop with coupons you will be surprised to see how much money you can save with just a little help. (If you start this Christmas, by next Christmas you could have yourself a profitable little business.) A consumer service group has put together a special report that gives the inside tips on how to get more manufacturer coupons and refunds each week and how to set themselves up to receive manufacturers’ refund checks in the mail on a regular basis, which is one of the keys to saving up to 90 percent of their grocery bill. Besides saving money this service shows shoppers how to actually earn money testing various coupons for a consumer report. To receive this report, send a self-addressed stamped (long) envelope to Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1264, Central Ave., Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583-9264.
combination microwave/toaster oven proves an irresistible gift. Versatile toast, bake, brown, crisp and microwave features transform this space-saving microwave into a complete cooking system for students. Convenient side handles make
Offer to call a cab for a potentially intoxicated guest, or, if convenient, offer to put the guest up for the evening Attending Holiday Parties? Wear your seat belt while in the car to and from a party Never attempt to quench your thirst with an alcoholic beverage Avoid intoxication by drinking slowly, with food in the stomach reception, eat beforehand (party snacks such as peanuts and pretzels are no substitute for a well-balanced meal) DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
You And Your Pet —
A puppy for Christmas
Dear Dr. Wise: This will be an exciting Christmas at our house because the big present this year is an adorable puppy. How do we take care of him? Answer: It would take several columns to cover everything you should know. Let’s start with the steps you should take to help ensure a long, healthy life for your pet. Some giant-breed dogs have a relatively short life span of 7-9 years. With proper care most dogs and cats can live into their mid or late teens. Proper vaccinations, parasite prevention and good diet are essential. Dogs and cats today are offered protection against diseases which for centuries were deadly killers. Thanks to research at veterinary colleges and pharmaceutical laboratories, vaccines now provide almost complete protection against the major viral and bacterial diseases. Puppies and kittens have some immunity from suckling during their first 24-36 hours. They absorb antibodies from their mothers’ milk through the lining of their stomachs. This process is called passiveimmunity. Your new pet may arrive having had its “puppy” and “kitten” vaccinations. The first adult vaccination should be given at eight weeks old. These give only temporary protection and should be followed with booster vaccinations. Dogs or puppies need to be protected with vaccinations for distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, leptospirosis, para influenza and rabies. These are the major diseases. Distemper, caused by a virus, attacks every tissue in the
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“Hot Stuff” portable from home to dorm each semester. It’s available in glossy white, trendy black and “almond blush.” Now there’s a wav to help students improve those English papers. For years, many students had built their vocabulary skills with the
Be aware that remedies such as black coffee, cold showers, exercises and fresh air have no effect on blood alcohol content Watching Your Weight At The Christmas Dinner Table? Cut excess fat from meat and remove skin from poultry Cut pieces of pie and cake thinner and leave off whipped cream or ice cream (fruit is an enjoyable dessert substitute) Put down your silverware between bites and engage in mealtime conversation to slow your eating rate Remove food from sight immediately following the meal After the meal, get up from
body causing death pr permanent disabling nervous disorders. It is carried by foxes, raccoons, minks and dogs. Parvovirus, first noticed in the 1980 s, is a virus that attacks intestinal tracts. It usually is fatal. The virus spreads from dog to dog or by tracking into a household on shoes or clothing. Hepatitis, a virus, and leptosporosis, an orgarupm called a spirochete, attack the liver and kidney. They are particularly lethal to young animals and can leave long-lasting damage. Leptosporosis is contagious to humans. A vaccinated dog, however, poses no threat to its owners. Para-influenza, though not a life-threatening virus, can cause distressing, recurring respiratory problems. Rabies also is a virus. This disease is rare, but, as we all should know; it is deadly to pets and humans alike. The vaccine provides excellent protection for your pets. We now are seeing a higher incidence of rabies in cats. I recommend rabies vaccinations for all dogs and cats, even those who stay indoors, because it is such a dangerous virus and can be transmitted by mice, raccoons, skunks, foxes, squirrels and dogs and cats. A The kittens Santa brings also will need vaccinations for panleukopenia, leukemia and upper respiratory viruses as well as rabies. Panleukopenia is a highly contagious virus that is a real killer. Prevention is the only sure protection. The upper respiratory viruses are not as life threatening but they are very common. Leukemia is a virus that has
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the table and participate m an activity What About Those Party Calories? Tell the host or hostess you’re watching your weight (their support can be valuable) Don’t stand by the food table (out of sight, out of mind) Don’t eat because others are eating Drink a diet beverage instead of alcohol Prepared by the American Academy of Family Physicians in cooperation with the National Patient Education Library at the Sisters of St. Mary Regional Family Practice Residency in Kansas City, Mo.
plagued cats for a long time. It can depress the immune system and lead to a number of diseases like cancer and severe anemia. The vaccine against it has only been developed in the past two years. Both dogs and cats need an annual rooster io maintain adequate immunity. A parasite check also should be included in your new pet’s first visit to the veterinarian. The doctor probably will ask you to bring a stool sample which will be checked for shedding eggs. Round worms, hook worms and tape worms are the most common culprits. Dogs also should be checked every year for heartworms. This large, spaghetti-like worm lives in the heart and produces infective larvae. These larvae pass to the blood stream and are transmitted to other dogs by mosquitoes. Heartworms, usually fatal, can be prevented by giving your dog a pill every day during the mosquito season. The pill kills the larvae before they become adults. The effort, time and money you spend guarding your pet from disease will save you the heartback and expense of a serious illness or death. The information above answers problems Indiana veterinarians currently are seeing in their practices as well as new developments in animal care. The report is prepared as a public service by the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association.
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“Romantic Soul.” Another mind-challenging game that is proving particularly popular on college campuses is The Quest of the Philosopher’s Stone. The game takes players through ancient lands of Atlantis, Stonehenge, Egypt and Camelot in search of clues to unlock the central mystery. Travelers test their wisdom as they confront logic questions and brain teasers in the Book of Challenges. All 2,000 questions were written by college students. With more and more students possessing their own personal computers, a truly appreciated gift would be computer disks. For 5*/ 4 -inch drives, Maxell suggests its MD2-D disks. Two electronic products from
Freeze out
Unfortunately, it happens every year. Old man winter spoils the open water fisherman’s fun. Sure, if you’re rich you can go to Florida on weekends to fish. But I’m not that rich and probably neither are most of you. I’ve tried chopping large holes in the ice so I can cast, but usually my arms are too tired to cast after getting the holes chopped. So what’s a real fisherman to do?
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Reel maintenance — Every year when the open water fishing season is over, I clean and oil all my fishing reels. I then have them ready to go for that eagerly awaited spring thaw. It is also an excellent idea to back the drag mechanism all the way off. This will allow the drag to work better and longer before having to get the reel repaired. Rod maintenance — If you still have some fishing rods with cork handles, you can clean them and make the rod look like new. Take some dishwashing liquid and squirt it on the rod handle. Then take a toothbrush and brush the soap gently into the cork. Almost all of the dirt should come off. Wash the rest of the rod with soap on a sponge or paper towel. You can then rinse the rod off under a
Sharp also make excellent gifts for the serious student. One, the book-sized Handy Copier, allows quick and easy copying of important notes and information from just about any location. Just scan the copy wand over the portion needed, and the copier automatically prints it onto 3-inch thermal paper. Compact and portable, it fits easily into knapsack, briefcase or desk drawer. For the serious student, Sharp’s hand-held EL-546 scientific calculator would be a welcome gift. The 10-digit, wallet-sized calculator contains 132 pre-programmed functions, including 20 scientific constants, making it ideal for solving science and engineering problems.
faucet. Let it dry for a couple of days before putting it away in a closet or rod storage tube. Fishing lure reconditioning — Inspect your fishing lures for dulled hooks, weak split rings, rusted screws and bent hooks. You can buy hooks and most of the other lure parts you need to recondition your lures from several mail-order catalogs. Boat maintenance — Unless you can store your boat in a warm garage, you should winterize it. This can be simple or complex depending on the kind of boat and accessories you have. The grease in the lower unit should be changed. Additive should be added to the fuel tank to keep the gas from “spoiling.” If you have batteries, they should be fully charged and then the charge should be checked during the winter so the battery can be recharged if needed. The boat should be stored inside, turned upside down, or at least covered with a waterproof cover. Packing it all away — It is easier to make it through the long winter if you don’t have to keep looking at your tackle. I like to put all my fishing gear <mt of sight in a closet. Avoiding temptation — I do not recommend watching TV fishing shows any earlier than February. Even the most strong-willed fisherman couldn’t withstand watching Roland Martin catch 10 lb. bass week after week without' a severe case of “castitis.” It is for this same reason that I recommend avoiding looking at or buying new fishing tackle during the winter. If it gets really tough, take in two sporting goods shows and get lots of rest. Seriously though, the lakes do freeze. I do not ice fish very much and do not feel experienced enough to write effectively about this sport. I hope that some of the information I have talked about in these columns has helped you to improve your catch. So until next time, here’s wishing you good fishing and releasing. Charles Shank Is a freelance writer who lives in Claypool.
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