The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 September 1989 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. September 27, 1989

School news •«

New teacher at Milford

I By STACEY I.ESC II Stuff II riter

"I think I'm positive enough that I even find good in a child’s area Os weakness, ' says Milford’s newest first grade reading readiness teacher. Megan Stone "My personal goal is to help the children develop skills to be successful in the first grade It's so rewarding to see a child's reaction when he or she realizes he or she has accomplished something Holding a degree in elementary and special education from the University of Dayton Ohio'. Mrs. Stone tells that she has taught special education classes in Ohio and South Carolina Her teaching experience began her sophomore year in college when education majors were provided with the opportunity to student teach in local elementaryschools "I used to be a resource teacher. Mrs Stone says, explaining that she had to teach many different lessons to manydifferent children all day long "Now I have'the same'kids all day. every day." she says smiling. Because of the more personal relationship she can establish’ with one classroom ot children. Mrs Stone adds. T like

PTO ready for another year

The first meeting of the Syracuse Parent-Teacher Organization was held Wednes day. Sept 20. in the old learning resource center The officers tor this year are as follows Kathleen Boyts. president. Stephanie Szynal. vice president Cindi Wells.-secretary : and Vicki Stoll, treasurer The meetings will be held on every third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a tn The PTO is hoping to see more involvement this year Mothers are encouraged to attend the meetings even if they have little ones at home A play area is set up for the children during the meetings It is realized that many mothers work outside of the home, but the PTO would encourage volunteering for special activities held during the year. Fathers are also able to volunteer The Halloween Carnival is fast approaching It will be held on October 25 The PTO is looking for those who would enjoy helping This year, the PTO will be trying something new for the middle school students. There will be a dance and entertainment in the middle school gym just for them The country kitchen will be in the same locations as previous years Middle school parents are needed to volunteer to help with this special event for the middle school Those interested in help ing with the carnival can call Kathleen Boyts at 4574357 or

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INSECT INTEREST ■— Students from Mitch -Willaman's fifthgrade class at North Webster School are pictured with their insect projects Monday. The students have been collecting various insect specimens to mount and label on display boards. Willaman's class learned about the value of insects, including their place in the food chain and in the pollination of crops. WHlaman said it was an exciting project for the whole class to enjoy and many students, who thought they wouldn't have any success catching insects were old pros by the end ' . Sitting in the front row. from left, are Stacie Lanning. Chris

it much more this way I'm really happy here This was the level I really wanted to be at." Mrs Stone tells that she is now

i } o- v ** 05 NEW TEACHER — Originally from Cincinnati. Ohio. Megan Stone is the newest first grade reading readiness teacher at the Milford Elementary School \ graduate of the University of Dayton, she has been teaching a total of three years in classrooms in Ohio and South Carolina. This is Mrs. Stone's first year at Milford. (Photo by Stacey l.escht

Stephanie Szynal at 856-2731 Merchants will be participating in conjunction with the PTO dur mg the Halloween carnival this year, Merchants will be sponsor ing Laverne Laverne who will make a guest appearance Merchants will also be judging costumes and aw arding prizes Events through 1989 include the following

Q A A PTO HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL — Preparations are underway for the Svracuse PTO Halloween Carnival slated for October 25. \ olunteers are needed to assist Merchants will be participating in conjunction with PTO members during the Halloween carnival this y ear." Shown, from left to right, are Kathleen Boyts. PTO president: Sylvia Steller. publicity chairman: Stephanie Szynal. PTO vice president and Judv Moser, retail merchants president. ( Photo by Mary Jane I.orton >

teaching her class to recognize letters of the alphabet and determine what sounds they make "We also work on social skills —

October 18 PTO meeting 25 PTO Hallow een carnival 26and27 — Fall break Nov ember 1 and 2 — Parent teacher con ferences 2-13 — Middle school cheese and sausage sales 13 — Middle school fall concert

Brinegar. Susan Anderson. Jonathan Kern. C had F isher. Isaac Ritter. Kenny Lawrance and Josh W allace. The second row consists of Laura Trojan. Tori David. Beth Richcreek. Noah Simison. Carl Hepler and Ben Plikerd. The third row is made up of Erika Esenwein. Sean Middaugh. Brad Searfbss. Cameron Price. Travis George and ( rystal Whitacre In the top row are Jamie Corn. Megan F uller. Alicia \ allejo. Bren da Ward. Toni Nash. Sarah Tharp. Brandi Richards. Michelle W illiams and Dia Roberts. Willaman is standing at the top. < MailJournal Photo)

how to work together — language and self esteem. " She further says that although many people remark that teachers get all holidays and summers off. "(Teaching' is very demanding as far as time that's put intoit. We work intense days." Explaining her interest in teaching. Mrs .'Stone says that her parents placed a great deal of emphasis oneducation as she and her three sisters and tw o brothers were growing up "My youngest sister was in special education because of a learning disability." she says "That 's w hat really got me interested in becoming a teacher" Originally from Cincinnati. Ohio. Mrs. Stone has been teaching a total of three years. A 24-year-old newlywed, she moved to Warsaw tn July of this year w hen her husband took a position at Biomet "We've only been here three months, but we will be here for a long time. " she says. Such is life What a world' By the time y ou're important enough to take two hours for lunch, the doctor limits y ou to a glass of milk — News. Detroit

1317 — American education w eek ‘ ■ 15 — PTO meeting 23 and 24 No school Thanksgiving vacation December 2 PTO craft bazaar 18 7 p m . elementary Christmas program 21- Jan 2 Christmas vacation No PTO meeting in December Yearbooks are being distributed Copies of the 1989 yearbook. "Legend '89." are currently being distributed at Wavvasee High School According to the school records, the following graduates and former students have not picked up their books: Ed Allen. Steve Baker. Tina Clouse. Allen Delagrange. Rochelle Denny Richard Fifer. Stoney Gawthrop. Kristi Gilmore. Eric Hood. Shannon Leiter Nate Myers. Rod Nichols. Christy Pa.vel. Joe Pinkerton. Dave Rader. Melanie Reavis. Becky Rhodes Dion Ridenour. Scott Rozow. Lisa Scarbeary. Jeremy Showalter. Kami Slone. Bobi Stookey. Jett Streby . John Wright. Pat Eagon. Angelica Cripe. Daphne Byrd. Kristi Drake The books should be picked up as soon as possible Extra 1989 yearbooks are on sale at the high school

Hi ’ < t r —c y A B HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER SPE AKS TO KIM AMS — Karen Parr, a teacher at Wawasee High School, presented the Saturday morning program. Sept. 16. to the Wawasee Kiwanis Club at Gropp’s Restaurant. Parr works on drug education and prevention, and coordinates the activities of people or organizations in dealing with the drug problem in the Wawasee School Corporation. She is also working on drug education and prevention corporation-wide. She holds special classes each week-day morning for students who have violated the school code regarding use of drugs and/or alcohol. These students would otherwise be expelled. One method which has helped in other areas is a program called the "Red Ribbon Campaign." first developed by the National E’ederation of Parents for Drug Free Communities. An Indiana federation of this organization and a Wawasee Community Red Ribbon have also been formed. During the week of Oct. 22-29. several thousand red ribbons will be purchased and distributed in North Webster. Milford, and Syracuse indicating support for the drug-control effort. The Kiwanis Key Club from Wawasee High School will be helping in the campaign. Mrs. Parr introduced Jenny Prado, president of the local Key Club and lieutenant governor for the div ision. who explained the Red Ribbon Campaign. Other key members present were: Pam .Pletcher. Wawasee High School teacher and Key Club faculty advisor: Jillene Schmidt: Lana Walton: Mike Minnick: Jason Locke: and Brenda Meadows. ' *>>o Pictured are: Karen Parr: Larry Martindale, president of Kiwanis: Jenny Prado: Jillene Schmidt: and Lana Walton.

School lunch menu

H \\\ YSEE COMMUNITY' HR.II SCHOOL October 2-6 MONDAY — Beef and noodles, whipped potatoes, peach half, deviled egg. bread and butter, and milk ■ TUESDAY' - Chili soup w crackers, tri taters. pineapple chunks, peanut butter sandwich, and milk WEDNESDAY — Cheeseburger sandwich, pickle slices, tater tots, fresh banana, cookie, and milk THI RSDAY — Cream chicken on a biscuit. California blend, jello vv fruit, stuffed celery, and milk FRIDAY Pizzaboats, but tered corn, applesauce, and milk Menus are subject to change Convenient What people really want is a religion that will make them feel respectable without requiring them to be respectable

Wawasee High casts 'Grease'

Wawasee High School just finished auditions for the fall musical. "Grease " Rehearsals are under way tor this fun-tilled rock and roll musical about life in the 19505. There will be two performances. November 10 and 11. at 7:30 pm in the Wawasee High School auditorium Tickets will soon be available from cast members and at the school A list of 'Grease" cast meihbers follow s Miss Lynch. Lydia Bonner; Patty Simcox. Mom Lange; Eugene Florczyk. Jason Locke. Jan. DeAnna Deßolf; Marty. Suzanne Parr; Betty Rizzo. Suzanne Schwartz. Doody. Jeremy . VanLue; Roger. Jaime Conkling. Kenickie. Chris Thornton Sonny La Tierri. Matt Leipold; Frenchy. Celia Impey: Sandy Dumbrowski. Annette Wilson. Danny Zuko. Chris Conkling. Vince Fontaine. LarryHorwitz. Johnny Casino. Jason Mickley; Cha-Cha DiGregorio. Kristin Robbins: Teen Angel. Chad Hoffert Pink Ladies. Amy Burke Tameche Shock. Tara Par wins, Anna Sanders. Barb Leininger, Kern Speicher Burger Palace Boys. Joel Brito. J D Adams Greasers of Class of 59. Michelle Wagoner. Christa Sincroft. Vickie Polise. Jill Hoffert. Charity Stump. Cindy Cobbum, Trisha Mikel. Shawn Kiser. EmiAspin on stealth House Armed Services Committee Chairman Les Aspin said he wants a "cold turkey'' freeze on funds for the Stealth bomber while President Bush stepped up his lobbying effort for the radar evading plane and other defense systems

MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR lilt.ll October 2-6 MONDAY — Macaroni and cheese, sausage links, buttered green beans, fresh orange slices, bread and butter, and milk TUESDAY' Chili soup w crackers, tri taters. fresh grapes, peanut butter bread, and milk WEDNESDAY Ham slice, whipped potatoes with gravy, peach half, spice cake, bread and butter, and milk THURSDAY' Cream chicken on biscuit, buttered broccoli, jello vv fruit, stuffed celery . and milk FRIDAY Pizza, buttered corn, pear halt, graham cracker cookie, bread and butter, and milk Menus are subject to change

ly Meyers. Bobbie Aistrop. Anna Meyers. Erin Mills. Mandy Smith. Sadie Machan. Julie Brown. Carrie Schmal. Ashely Dick. Melinda Gibbs. Christy Kelly. Dana Maggart: Jennie Tranter. Helina Busz. Sherrie Jones. Jolie Timm. Knsta'Smith. Erika Lange. Tina Moser. Christi Tom. Trade Leslie. Amy Stidams. Angie Clark. Christi Gaston and Nicole Bickel

MB- sEpT rf« ’ ■rj pgiiRES ilB- e m z zih ‘J? I ft STUDENT GOVERNMENT — Pictured are North Webster class officers and student council representatives for the 1989-90 school y ear. Standing in the front row. from left, are Amber Jarhoe (Htji grade secretary-treasurer>. Tony Vandiver < 7th grade student council represent at iv el. Clarissa Dußois < 7th-grade president i and Ken LaPato <Sth grade president i. The middle row consists of \.D. Gaston 16th grade president). Nick Baker (6th council representative). Amanda E.rtel (7th grade v ice-president) and Jason Ross (Bth grade student council representative >. Included in the top row are Billy lleckaman (6th grade vice president!. Ken Thompson <Bth grade vice president!. Xlicia Uilson '7th grade secretary-treasurer» and Susan Setlak secretary-treasurer).

4-H Week - Oct. 1-7

By KAREN S. LOWRY Extension Agent 4-H and Youth

The 4-H youth program is one of the oldest and largest nontraditional efforts in public education in the United States For nearly 80 years. 4-H has existed, in part, to help young people become mature, competent adults. The 943 4-H youth in Kosciusko County are among more than 4.3 million young people across the country who will be observing National 4-H Week. October 1-7. In celebrating National 4-H Week, it is important to recognize that 4-H is truly a people development program 4-H help's young people develop skills that will be useful in the real world. 4-H helps young people discover their strengths and weaknesses and exposes them to activities in a variety of career fields. Most importantly. 4-H members learn and have fun doing it, and families can add to the fun bylearning and growing together Learning doesn't stop with the 4-H member and family Volunteer leaders learn new skills while sharing their expertise with young people. Through a network of volunteer leaders, state land grant universities, state and local governments and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 4-H has been able to stimulate youth to develop life skills. An outstanding new 4-H project will begin during National 4-H Week. 4-H Shooting Sports will

* J) BOOK PROGRAM — Beth Lamb and Jodi Brown, PTO officers, look over some ol the books that will be the topic of a special presentation at the Milford School called "Books for Ages, and Stages." Sponsored by the Milford PTO. Nancy Ryan Nussbaum, an associate professor at Goshen College, will be the guest speaker for the October 3,7 o'clock program. Mrs. Nussbaum will be speaking to parents and teachers concerning the importance of reading aloud to children. Ideas will be given for ways families can share reading together and make it more enjoyable. Provident Bookstore employees vvill also be present for parents wishing to purchase reading materials, i Photo by Stac'ey Lesch)

GC rep to speak at Wawasee

A representative from Goshen CoHege will be at Wavvasee High School at 11 a m. Wednesday. Oct 4. to speak with students who are interested in attending college Julia L Yoder. Admissions counselor at Goshen College, will present information about the college programs, including the nationally recognized StudyService Term SST>. financial aid and housing There will also be a question and answer period Interested students who-wish to meet with Yoder may schedule an individual appointment through their high school guidance office. For more infor-

begin in Kosciusko County with an organizational meeting on Tuesday. October 3 at 7 p.m. in the Justice Building meeting room. Shooting Sports is an excellent project to help young people learn safe and responsible use of firearms, gain an understanding of natural resource concepts and enhance their development of a positive self-concept, character and personal growth. 4-H has so much to offer any young person who will be 10-19 years of age in 1990. Why not find out during National 4-H Week what 4-H has for you? You can get more information about 4-H by contacting the Kosciusko Countv Extension Office at 372-2340. 4-H Calendar October 1 — 4-H Swine Committee Meeting. 7 p.m.. Justice Building lounge October 2 — Monroe Go Getters 4-H Club Meeting. 7 p.m . Pierceton Community Building October 3 —'4-H Horse and Pony Meeting. 7 pm. fairgrounds October 3 — 4-H Shooting Sports. 7 p.m . Justice Building Meeting Room October 3 — County Soil Judging Contest. 9 a m. registration. Marshall County. Plymouth High School October 3 — 4-H Dairy Goat Committee Meeting. 7 p.m . Justice Building lounge October 7-8 — Horse and Pony Trail Ride October 9 — Extension Office Closed

mation. write the Office of Admissions. Goshen CoHege. Goshen. 46526 or call (800> 348-7422. toll free or 535-7535. collect Begun in 1894. Goshen College is affiliated with the Mennonite Church. The private, four-year liberal arts college is located about 150 miles east of Chicago In addition to the Mennonite Church, about 25 other denominations are represented in the total, student body of 1.082 students During 1988-89. the college celebrated 20 years of SST. a 14-week term of international education in a developing or "significantly different" country .