The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 May 1990 — Page 10
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 23,1990
School news
' 'Bl 1 ? ■ St^?' 7 * n ; f®i jKi£k. n 'w F at%. sjflEMlMMwra < »JW KK u Jb Mi* STATE CONTEST WINNERS — Students at the Milford School involved in the Up, Up and Away program, participated in the State Scenerio Writing Competition. Fourth and fifth graders and middle school students enrolled in the advanced language arts program wrote a short story written as if the future was present and deals with solving a world problem. Trischa Speicher, with trophy, placed second in the State’s Intermediate division. She received a trophy and her story has been automatically submitted for national competition. Trischa was coached by Mrs. Debra Collins. Receiving honorable mention in the Intermediate division were Scott Stewart, seventh grade: Shane Beer, fourth grade; Abby Bultemeier, fourth grade; and Bethany Cockburn, seventh grade. Not pictured is Josh Bess, sixth grade. Sixth and seventh grade students were coached by Mrs. Pearl while the fourth graders were assisted by Pat Mikel. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)
Taking the right stand
(EDITORS NOTE — The following essay was written by Milford student Trischa Speicher. Trischa entered this short story in the State Scenerio Writing Competition as part of the advanced language arts program. She placed second overall in the Intermediate division and her entry will automatically be judged in the national competition. ) Dear Diary, I took a walk in Oak Square today. Its state funds have been cut, and the security is down. This citydome has been overrun with bums and panhandlers in these past few years, and the streets aren’t safe anymore. Even the Laser Tram has been shut down because they have no business. I can’t go anywhere without running into poor and homeless people. They scare me; I feel like they are always sizing me up to see how much they can take from me. I don’t go out much with my friends anymore, and never alone. I’m afraid. Dear Diary, I was mugged today. I took the old electromagnetic trains to work, instead of my air rider, for a change. When I stepped in the car I noticed a tall boy staring at my purse. He couldn’t have been more than 14. He had no coat and no shoes. When the train got to my stop, he pressed a knife against my ribs and pulled me into a dark corner. He took my purse, my coat, and my jewelry, and then ran off. I can’t leave the house without remembering it because I know it will happen again. I think the boy was homeless, but every time I try to feel sorry for him, I feel sick. He could go and get a job, instead of stealing. He made a choice to be poor. And do you know the funny thing? I blame him because I don’t have much of a social life. 'Him and the rest of his kind. Kjear Diary, After work I took a friend of mine to walk in Oak Square. I lovejjfiat park. At least place is a mess.
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There is trash everywhere, and some street walkers were there, putting up some cheap tents. Just a few, but already the park is dirty and defaced. I feel a hatred growing inside me that I can’t control. Those people are taking my whole life from me and I can’t stand it! I can’t go anywhere anymore without beggars watching me, and I can’t get over my fear of them. Winter is coming on, and though the temperatures aren’t as cold in the citydome, they can reach sub-zero and the poor and the homeless will try anything to get a coat or warm clothes. I have reason to be afraid. Dear Diary, I went alone to Oak Park today, and I paid for it. The place isn’t a park anymore; it’s a campground. The homeless have set up tents of tarpaulin or garbage sacks. Open fires were everywhere and trash was being used for firewood. There were more poor people than I have ever seen, all watching me closely. I wanted to run, but I forced myself to walk out of there as quickly as I could. The homeless have taken over; it’s their land now and I won’t go back. Dear Diary, I haven’t left the house for three days, except to go to work. I feel like the poor at Oak Square are keeping me a prisoner and they’re controlling my whole life. I can’t stand it anymore, and I am going to fight for my right to public safety. Dear Diary, Today I sent a message to the citydome police through the videophone. I filed a formal complaint against the homeless at Oak Park. I also sent a laserdata disk to the state representative requesting that the issue of the homeless living in public places be brought before Congress. It’s only the beginning of the fight I have on my hands, but I intend to come out on top this time. I can’t be afraid anymore. Dear Diary, Nothing back from the police or the state representative yet. It should be there, unless they sent it by the fax. It shouldn’t have, because I
specified vacuum-shipped terminal. Oh well, I just to wait patiently, but it’s hard when you know that freedom is so close, yet so far away. I didn’t go to work today because of the pollution levels in the dome. I didn’t mind, because even the business tunnels can be dangerous in winter, The couch people like to go there and beg for food. Most of the time, though, the security is pretty good. Dear Diary, I finally received a message from the police. They said that they were aware of the problem and they were working on it. That was it, nothing personal or informative. I see this isn’t going to be easy, but I’m ready to fight. The state representative hasn’t answered me yet. Maybe he doesn’t care. But I think that locally is the best place to start, or at least the easiest. Winter is just at its coldest, and the citydome officials recommend people to bundle up before leaving controlled environments. I hate this time of year. Not only are the poor at their worst, but the atmosphere is so bleak and depressing. I can remember when I was a child and not living under Dome Protection. I think I miss the snow the most. Dear Diary, Yesterday the police came and cleared out Oak Square. I heard about it from a friend and we took a walk together to go and see it. It was horrible. All the people who were living there were packing up their things and taking down their tents. Children were crying and shivering in the cold. The thing that surprised me that most was that most of the people were not drunken winos or maniacs with weapons who stole food. They were families with children and no place to go. I went expecting to see a big riot, or huge men fighting police. The people were quietly packing their things, and many shed tears. And that’s when I realized that they are real people, just like I am, who care if they are homeless. They have emotions, too, and real feelings. I realized then that I have judged thousands of people on one bad experience. It’s discrimination, a form of prejudice that is not widely recognized, but real just the same. And I realize that as I have fought against these people, I must now fight for them, so they they can have a better way of life. And just as I believed that I could clear out the homeless, I must now believe that one person can stand alone and make a difference for the people she judged.
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Syracuse historical walk taken
Each year fourth graders at Syracuse make a historical walk around their town. Students stop along the way and are given historical facts about various sites. Information for the walk has been accumulated by fourth grade teachers over the last 15 years. Children study old photographs prior to the trip so they will better understand where they go and what they see. The purpose of the walk is to develop an appreciation for their community so that they will help preserve its past and make it a pleasant place to live. At the junior high building and uptown parking lot the students learn the history of local schools. At the Scout Cabin information is Steven McDaniel receives scholarship Steven Allen McDaniel, r 5, Syracuse, son of Dick and Meredith McDaniel, received a scholarship of excellence as an entering freshman in the School of Engineering and Technology at IPFW. Corporate and civic groups provided money for scholarships presented during a luncheon at IPFW on April 27. McDaniel, a 1990 graduate of Wawasee High School, was awarded a SI,OOO scholarship from Dana to study civil and architectural engineering technology. Area student receives degree A total of 7,525 undergraduate and graduate degrees were conferred May 6 on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Jane Pauley, an IU alumna, former co-host of the NBC Today Show and now investigative reporter for the network, was commencement speaker. Receiving his bachelor of arts degree was William E. Little, P.O. Box Box 248, Milford. School menu WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL May 28-31 MONDAY - NO SCHOOL! MEMORIAL DAY! TUESDAY — Cook’s choice WEDNESDAY — Cook’s choice THURSDAY - Cook’s choice Menu subject to change. MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH May 28-31 MONDAY — NO SCHOOL! MEMORIAL DAY! TUESDAY— Cook's choice WEDNESDAY - Cook’s choice THURSDAY - Cook’s choice Menu subject to change.
: MU 4’A** *■ A ; ■ Wf ■ PROM KING AND QUEEN — Mike Bailey and Kimberiee Carmichael were crowned king and queen at Wawasee High School's prom which was held Saturday, May 12, in Greencroft Senior Center, Goshen. Bailey is the son of Steve and Connie Bailey, r 1, Leesburg. Miss Carmichael is the daughter of Ron and Dianne Carmichael, also r 1, Leesburg.
given about Samuel Crosson, one of the founders of Syracuse, and the Crosson Grist Mill which was the first industry. Other stops include the cemetery, the site of the Sandusky Portland Cement Plant, the home of silent film star Charles Bowers, the Lake House, early businesses, early post offices and much more. Fourth grade teachers are Sue Cockburn, Paula Markley, Larry Pletcher and Lera Rinker. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton) Awards Program at Wawasee Tuesday afternoon The 22nd annual Honors Award Program will be held in the gymnasium at Wawasee High School Tuesday afternoon, May 29, from 1:30-3:05 p.m. Department and scholarship awards will be presented and the valedictorian, salutatorian, and the Honors Section will be recognized. The public, as well as family and friends of the class of 1990, are cordially invited to attend this program. ™ Ik I q RECEIVES DEGREE — During Purdue University’s graduation ceremonies on May 13, Heidi R. (Beer) Rozow was awarded a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Purdue School of Nursing, West Lafayette. Pinning ceremonies were held Saturday evening. May 12, in Purdue Union North Hall. Mrs. Rozow is employed at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She and her husband, Stephen, are presently residing in Milford. A 1986 graduate of Wawasee High School, she is the daughter of Philip and Millie Beer, r 1, Milford. Fewer members Smaller families, greater mobility and more women in the workforce means there are fewer family members available to care for the elderly.
- Btez JpwtRXJ ' y SURPRISE APPEARANCE — Dana Arthur, dressed as Alf, visited classrooms at Syracuse Elementary to the delight of many students. Dana is a paraprofessional at Syracuse Elementary. The students pictured are from Mrs. Kim Conrad’s kindergarten class. They have been very busy in the last few weeks writing books. The class had a book fair where they sold their books to their families. The money raised will be used to purchase new books for the school library. The book fair raised S2O. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)
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a * K ■ I M » > ’ hO’ w-- O L tea I - **■*- rs ■ ■■■■■■■J fl B A Bi if TOUR REMEMBRANCES — In social studies the second graders at Syracuse Elementary have been studying other cultures and needs of communities. In culmination of this, the second graders visited Amish Acres. They toured an Amish farm, went on a hayride, saw a film “Beyond the Buggy,” and witnessed a woman weaving rugs. Standing with some of their tour memorabilia, from left, are Marc Smith and Autumn Nickels. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)
1 BRI M r ' Li * rfc 'TB^BF/Wr/® <^^E*3^HB'” r m TW 'iW I «p YOUNG GARDENERS — These young gardener’s in Mrs. Neff’s room at Syracuse Elementary are readying for a plant sale. Their inventory of plants includes: green pepper, yellow tomato, red tomato, cherry tomato and marigolds. Pictured clockwise, beginning on front on far left, are: Anita Fouts, Lindsay Hooley, Rosey Butler, Rachel Scarbeary, Heather Senders, Chris Hammond, John Pearson, Jessica Foster, Samuel Shipley, Amber Konas, Elise Henry, Margaret Criswell, Chad Sears, Michelle Hosier, Craig Jensen, Bill Medley, Paul Schafer, Brenda Pangburn, Arlene Stuckman, Sunshine Popenfoose and Lindsay Hooley. (Photoby Mary Jane Lorton)