The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 November 1990 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 14,1990

School news

Wawasee High School to present ‘Oliver’

The Wawasee High School Drama Club and Music Department will present “Oliver,” by Lionel Bart, this weekend on November 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The musical is based on Charles Dickens’ classic tale, “Oliver Twist.” The show is set in nineteenth century London with the plot revolving around Oliver, an orphan boy. The play opens in a sinister workhouse with the boys filing into the dining room for their daily helping of gruel. Oliver makes the mistake of requesting an additional helping. He is instantly subdued and the parrish beadle, Mr. Bumble, leads him off into the streets to sell him. The frightened boy is bought by the undertaker. The very next morning he runs away and is picked up cold and hungry by the Artful Dodger. The Dodger takes him back to Fagin. The next morning Fagin sends the boys off on a pocket picking expedition and Oliver is picked up, not for picking pockets, but for simply looking guilty. After Oliver’s innocence is established, he is set up in the home of a rich, old gentleman. Fagin and Sikes are fearful that Oliver will reveal their set up and sends Nancy to get him back. The moment Oliver sets foot outside the door, he is seized and dragged back to Fagin. Later, Nancy regrets her part in Oliver’s capture and plans to return him to his benefactor at night on London Bridge. Is she successful? See the show for a spine tingling resolution. The show includes several favorite tunes such as “Where is Love,” “Consider Yourself,” and “I’d Do Anything.” An interesting aspect of the casting in this production is that

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

Never before have the issues challenging the healthy growth and development of our youth so completely captured the attention of our American society. These challenges cry out for positive action. One positive approach to youth growth and development is 4-H. The 4-H program has a track record of over 75 years of helping children grow up healthy and responsible. 4-H educational programs are designed to allow young people to become independent and participating members

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both Oliver and the Artful Dodger, as well as several of the orphans, are being portrayed by girls. Christi Gaston portrays Oliver and Suzanne Schwartz is the Artful Dodger. According to Christi, the hardest aspect of portraying a boy is “remembering to use boyish mannerisms.”

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of their family and community by creating experiences to build self-confidence, developing inquiring minds, encouraging interpersonal cooperation, developing concern for the community and teaching decision-making through real life participation. The foundation of 4-H pro-

Suzanne says she simply makes her “actions rougher.” The play concentrates on Oliver’s flight from poverty and evil, and it includes several chases and fight scenes. Those who attend will be amused by the antics of Fagin and the Artful Dodger as well as uplifted by the

grams and activities is youth development. Youth development educators have identified 4-H as: complementing and supplementing the school through real life learning, an effective system for developing human capital, a leadership development system, developing programs locally to meet the identified needs of youth, enhancing the functioning of the family and the community, an adult and youth volunteer development system, a community action model and our nation's best example of experiential (hands-on) education. Experiential education is increasingly recognized as an essential dimension to a successful educational system. What does this mean to you? This means that you can be part of a nonformal educational program to allow you to develop leadership, communication, citizenship and cooperation skills by choosing to join 4-H. It also means that you can meet new friends and participate in 4-H club activities, camps, workshops, conferences and trips by choosing to join 4-H. Also, you can learn interesting information and skills by choosing to enroll in any of the over 60 projects available through 4-H Hopefully, our youth (on their own or through the encouragement of a significant adult) will

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courage of Oliver and the heroism of Nancy. The show is a favorite of young and old alike. All seats for the performances are reserved. Those interested in more information, or in reserving tickets, may call the school at 457-3147..

choose to get involved in a youth organization to help them grow, develop and face today’s issues. 4-H is just one positive youth development organization available to 10-19 year olds. For more information about 4-H, call the Kosciusko County Extension Office at 372-2340 or 457-5757. 4-H Calendar November 14 — Leader meeting. 7 p.m., Justice Bldg, meeting room November 14 — Rabbit Club meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Bldg, lounge November 15 — Poultry Club meeting, 7 p.m., Home and Family Arts Bldg. November 16-18 — Indiana 4-H Leader Conference November 19 — Junior Leader meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Bldg. November 20 — Achievement Night, 7 p.m., Home and Family Arts Bldg. November 22-23 — Extension Office closed November 26 — Area 10 Horse and Pony meeting, 8 p.m., Oregon Davis High School November 26 — Lamb Club advisory meeting, 7:30 p.m., Justice Bldg, lounge November 26 — Pierceton Hayseeds 4-H Club meeting, 7 p.m. Community Bldg. November 29 — Achievement Record Book workshop, 7 p.m., Justice meeting room Dry-cleaning bags Don’t toss out those unwanted dry-cleaning bags. Put them to good use. I tie off the top end and use it in my office wastepaper basket as a trash bag With light paper trash, they work great. If you want, double them up for extra strength. Eugene V., Toms River, N.J.

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i ■ I I ftwJ" Wft 1 g.i B Jr ■ t JMRk GUEST SPEAKER — Jim Walmer, an attorney from Warsaw, listens to comments from a Wawasee student while appearing before a Quest class at the high school last week. Walmer was just one of several speakers to talk to the Quest classes to give students an idea about the different types of career options available to them. (Photo by Scott Davidson)

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School lunch menu

WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WAWASEE MIDDLE SCHOOL November 19-23 MONDAY — Hamburger sandwich w/pickles, seasoned potato wedge, fresh banana, pineapple chunks, and milk TUESDAY — Mostaciolli w/hot roll, green beans, apple crisp, pear slices, and milk WEDNESDAY - Chicken nug gets, curly fries, corn, bread and butter, mixed fruit, poke cake, and milk THURSDAY — Thanksgiving Vacation!

FRIDAY — Thanksgiving Vacation! Menu subject to change. MILFORD ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORTH WEBSTER AND SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS November 19-23 MONDAY — Hot dog sandwich, tater tots, peach half, pumpkin crunch w/topping, and milk TUESDAY — Roast turkey slice, whipped potatoes w l gravy, mixed fruit, hot roll, and milk WEDNESDAY — Tomato soup w/crackers, toasted cheese sandwich, fresh grapes, deviled egg half, and milk THURSDAY — Thanksgiving Vacation! FRIDAY — Thanksgiving Vacation! Menu subject to change.

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It’s National Geographic Awareness Week

People with a passion for pinpointing places on a map will have reason to celebrate during the week of November 11-17. This week has been set aside by the National Geographic Society as National Geography Awareness Week and, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction H. Dean Evans, Hoosiers both young and old should use this opportunity to become more familiar with the world in which everyone lives. Dr. Evans said teachers and parents can both utilize this year’s theme, “Geography: Window to a Changing World,” to introduce children and young adults to the fun aspects of learning geography. He added that adults should also use this opportunity to familiarize themselves with a new culture or part of the world. “Learning can be fun,” said Dr. Evans, “and geography happens to be a subject which lends

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itself to having fun. It doesn’t have to be all lecture and tests. It can be something as simple as cooking an Oriental meal and comparing it to a Mexican dinner. Find out why Mexican dishes rely so heavily on cornmeal while the Chinese depend on rice. Why is pasta so prevalent in Italian dishes and potatoes in Irish dishes? “Or you can rent a favorite movie and use it to get your children interested in foreign places or other parts of this country,” added Dr. Evans. “Have them study the origins of their family name. Or, if you live in a place like Switzerland County or Versailles, have them compare these places to the originals. I think many people, parents and children alike, will be surprised at how much fun learning can be if approached from a different perspective.” The National Geographic Society and Citibank Corporation are sponsoring the National Geography Awareness Week and are providing teachers in every state and United States territory with teaching packets on this year’s theme. The materials will help students learn about the geography behind world political and economic events. “An awareness of geography involves more than knowing the capitals of the 50 states. It involves knowing physical features, like mountain chains, major rivers and lakes, and coast lines. It involves knowing what type of climate is predominant in a region or what major industries that region is noted for. If you only memorize the names of places,” said Dr. Evans, “you are not really learning geography.” The National Geographic Society reports that, in a 10 nation Gallup survey on the geographic knowledge, 18- to 24-year-old Americans know less about geography than their peers from other countries. The Indiana Department of Education has recommended that the 1991 Indiana General Assembly appropriate funds to begin an upgrading of math, science, and geography curricula. Children burned About 37,000 American children are seriously burned every year in accidents which are usually preventable. Most of the burns are from hot water and food. In only three seconds, water heated to 140 degrees can inflict third-degree burns. Before a child is put into a bathtub, the water temperature should be carefully checked. The child should be placed with his back to the faucet and should never be left alone in a bathtub.