The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 April 1988 — Page 11

School news

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Problem solvers dedicate state finals to Jennifer Carty

By NEVIN DULABAUM Staff Writer

Brad Gerstner, Dawn Speicher, and David Schmahl are dedicating their trip to the Future Problem Solving State Finals in Indianapolis to their teammate, Jennifer Carty. The foursome had competed in the State Bowl over the past two years as a team, and her teammates say Carty, who died last week in an automobile accident, will be missed. The competition is a two-hour process where each team of four is presented a list of facts pertaining to a real issue. The team must spend it’s time deciding what the pertinent problems are, and then propose how to solve them. When the competition is held this Saturday, April 30, the topic will be immigration. It is the team’s responsibility to become as knowledgeable as possible on the subject, as the only printed material allowed in

it H tW' ' . R. "W ' ''l ■ :AmK>JMD WUM*Mi I|W «w art ( > I W V - V |j> « r . f « J BF • - ■ * f ■ <;- «■»»->-- X s ■■■MHMgg■gggHL, ■ks \ ' — *^ i >l‘MlUl-ll ONE OF TOP IN NATIONAL CHESS TOURNEY — Carly Beer, 9, Milford, and her brother, Trent, 11, both played well at the three-day national chess tournament in Detroit last weekend, April 22-24. Carly displays the trophy she received by placing second in the girls’ primary division which included 225 players from all over the nation. She, in fact, tied for 18th in the entire primary division, girls and boys both. Carly said she enjoys the game because it’s fun to compete. “We had a chance to meet a lot of nice people,’’ she stated. “We’re looking forward to next year’s tourney in Arizona.** Trent also played well as he tied for 70th place in a field of 325 in the elementary division. Parents of this fine brother and sister chess team are Jack and Donna Beer, iMilford. (Photo by Glen Long)

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with the students are a dictionary and a thesaurus. Because of the time limit and the knowledge that is required to solve the problem as logically as possible, each member plays a vital part in the team’s performance. That is just one of the ways that Jennifer will be missed. Through this activity and others at WHS, Brad, Dawn and David said they each became good friends with Jennifer. After her death, the remaining members spent several days trying to come to terms with their personal grief and deciding whether or not to enter the competition, and if so, whether or not to add a new teammate. Brad, Dawn and David finally decided to go ahead and compete, by themselves, for Jennifer. It was a big decision, because now the team that placed first in the competition two years ago and tied for first last year (but officially placed second because they were underclassmen) will

go to Indianapolis knowing that they have lost a teammate, knowing that they have lost onequarter of their brainpower. David said, “We decided not to have a replacement. We could have easily, but we will not because we all decided that Jennifer could not be replaced. We feel that takes precedent over winning, even if we don’t win ” To compensate for their loss, the threesome have spent at least twice as much time preparing for the State Bowl this week than they have in the past. Each member knows that he or she will have to work on seven or eight problems and solutions instead of five, and they will have to share the writing of their final draft to complete it in the two-hour period —a task that they said was Jennifer’s forte. Brad said, “Jennifer was really good at writing the best solution, so she would be the one who writes the best solution.” Dawn added, “We would all feed in ideas, but she was the best at writing.” The team is scheduled to leave for Indianapolis on Friday evening, and will compete on Saturday morning. The results will be announced that afternoon. The eighth annual State Bowl competition is sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education, and will consist of 14 teams that qualified to compete in the senior division (sophomores, juniors, and seniors), including a second WHS team. There will also be 16 teams competing in the Intermediate Division, and 20 in the Junior Division. Volunteers needed at Camp Crosley Volunteers are invited to Camp Crosley’s Work Weekend May 6-8. Participants in this activity receive free food, lodging and activities in return for three 8 hours of work around the camp grounds. Camp Crosley, located on little Tippecanoe Lake, in North Webster, offers swimming, sailing, canoeing, hiking, fishing, tennis and many other activities to enjoy during free times. Camp Crosley is also taking reservations for Summer Youth Camp. Many quality camp programs are available to any youth age 6 to 16, call or stop by any YMCA facility for a free brochure.

“The 18th district is growing very quickly. We need good representation at the state level. JD Geiger has experience in township, county and state level governments. He is the only experienced candidate. Betty Dust County Recorder (Geiger Paid lor by GEIGER FOR REPRESENTATIVE Committee. Bonita Geiger, Treasurer. P.O. Box 29. North Webster, IN 46555

Scouts to go on 'Safari'

June 18 is the date set for Safari ’Day. The Anthony Wayne Area Council’s Cub Scout Committee chaired by Robin Bitting is sponsoring this event. “We will be expecting 2,000 people to attend and is in conjunction with ‘Mom and Me’ camp weekend at our Scout Camp located near Pleasant Lake, said Bitting. The Safari Day is open to first grade boys and their partner registered as Tiger Cubs. The thrust of the program is to encourage boys to transfer from Tigers to Cub Scouting, a program for second through fifth grades, at no cost. The event has been underwritten by several businesses, and will not cost

fl ■ iWIi K aS*.. fcfciißbß . J Sil 'J —"' WWIB FIRST PLACE FINISHER — WHS junior Brad Gerstner covered all of the angles in the “Congressional Debate” district competition last Saturday, April 23, taking first place. The 125 qualifiers who participated at the Notre Dame University event debated issues which are really being discussed in the US Senate, even to the degree of following parliamentary procedures. Gerstner said all of the competitors had to be knowledgeable in many different issues, but the actual debate centered around four bills and resolutions. The district competition was the qualifying round for the national competition, which Gerstner will now attend in Nashville, Tenn., during the third week of June. (Photo by Nevin Dulabaum)

. I I •’w ■ JBI i ■ IJw T Bl Ik fl ■ | 1 ZURCHER FANS — Former Wawasee basketball player Kim Zurcher stands with a couple admirers following the Big Ten - Area All-Star basketball game in Warsaw. Pictured from left, are Andy Katsanis, Zurcher and Mike Ferverda. The North Webster boys visited the Big Ten dressing room after the game, meeting Steve Eyl, Todd Mitchell, Troy Lewis, Dean Garrett and Sam Alford.

Dilemma

Americans have more timesaving devices and less time than any other people in the world. — W.O.W. Magazine.

anything for a parent and boy to attend. Events will be set up and will include a snake hunt, shoe hunt, a feast, feeding Baloo, the bear, face painting, jungle mural and scavenger hunt. The Cub Scouting and Safari theme originated from Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” The words, ‘Law of the Pack,’ ‘Akela,’ ‘Wolf Cub,’ ‘Grand Howl,’ ‘den,’ and ‘pack,’ all come from the ‘Jungle Book.” Today’s young people are like the book’s young boy Mowgli. Boys need a leader and friend who can help him learn those things that will protect him. Cub scouting facilitates these needs.

IMPORTANCE OF SALIVA ' Saliva is essential to dental health. That’s one reason senior citizens, who may suffer from "dry mouth” due to malfunctioning salivary glands, or who may be taking medication which reduces saliva flow, can be especially susceptible to tooth decay. Saliva acts as a lubricant, so food can be easily moved during the chewing process, then swallowed. Saliva also contains enzymes which start the digestive process. And, it has the ability to alter the chemical character of foods which may be too acidic or too alkaline. Saliva helps prevent tooth decay by neutralizing some of the acids produced by bacteria. It also can help disinfect and heal minor cuts or sores in the mouth. A change in saliva flow noted over a period of time can be a signal that your oral health is being threatened. It should be discussed with your dentist, along with any other oral health matters which concern you. Presented As A Service To The Community By: George C. Smith, D.D.S. Family Dentistry 100 Huntington St. SYRACUSE 457-3138

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School lunch menu

WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGHSCHOOL May 2-6 MONDAY — Pizza casserole, buttered corn, peach half, bread and butter, and milk TUESDAY — Chow suey w/chow mein noodles and rice or chicken patty sandwich, onion rings, jello w/mandarin oranges, and milk WEDNESDAY - Turkey manhattan w/whipped potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, strawberries and bananas, and milk THURSDAY — Pancakes and sausage or pig-in-poke, hash browns, grape juice, and milk FRIDAY — Taco salad w/corn chips, buttered green beans, pineapple chucks, chocolate pudding, and milk Menu subject to change. Christian School to close The congregation of the Christian Church in Milford voted on Sunday, April 24, to close the preschool through fourth grade school which has been in operation at the church at Fourth and Henry streets in Milford since August, 1982. While the congregation voted 62 percent in favor of keeping the school open, this fell short of the 75 percent the school board had determined was needed to maintain the school. When the school was opened in 1982, it was with an 81 percent plurality vote of the congregation. School board member Jim Evans said, “We’re grateful for the support of the church and the community through the years. The school has done a good job as we set out to do. That was to provide a solid academic education with a Christian value system.

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* MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH May 2-6 MONDAY — Ham dinger sandwich, cheese slice, tri tater, mixed fruit, wacky cake, and milk TUESDAY — Ravioli, lettuce salad, apple crisp, cheese bun, and milk

si Maxie's (Maxwelton Golf Course) MOTHER'S DAY : Breakfast/Dinner Buffet Sunday, May 8, 1988 xT 9:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. I Adults W $095 /I Children (Under 10) X / \ | Reservations Are Recommended / Al Walk-Ins Are Welcome / w I ( • Banquet Facilities • Clubs • Receptions • Conferences • Golf Outings w 1 | "Give Mom The Bert This Mother's Day" | | il ; County Line Rd. 1 i Syracwe,lN 457-4055 j I— — -•.— v ,^u- . J

WEDNESDAY - Beef and noodles, whipped potatoes, buttered peas, jello w/fruit, peanut butter bread, and milk THURSDAY - Sloppy Joe sandwich, cauliflower, fresh fruit, potato chips, and milk FRIDAY — Cream chicken on a biscuit, buttered broccoli, peach half, peanut butter fudge, and milk Menu subject to change.

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