Editor, Times-Union: 4-H is a great experience for anyone who wants the opportunity to learn responsibility, financial and time management, communication skills, the list goes on and on.
In this letter, I would like to thank all the people who make it possible. First, I would like to thank all who volunteered their time and effort, whether it was for a committee or being an adult leader. Next, I would like to thank the 4-H Council, they make it possible for 4-H'ers to go on trips and to workshops to learn more about a project or skill they're interested in.
The fair board directors need to be commended as well. They not only keep things running smoothly during the fair, but also throughout the year. 4-H'ers that are involved in the livestock part of things are definitely grateful to the auction supporters. They make all the hard work worthwhile. Also, a big thanks needs to be given to the people who work in the Extension office. They do a great job keeping things organized and helping make things easier for the rest of us. All of you people make a difference to the Kosciusko County 4-H program.
Katie Darr, Syracuse
Milford Phenomenon
Editor, Times-Union: This is in response to the letter to the editor in the Times-Union Friday paper on Milford Phenomenon. You may be seeing either Saturn or Jupiter. Both are prominent in the eastern sky and travel the same general direction you described. Also you may be seeing a pulsating star. This would cause the colors you describe. Also, most stars near the horizon change colors due to refraction of light on the atmosphere.
The best way to find out would be to visit our observatory, which is at Camp Crosley, and point it out to one of our club members. You can arrange a visit to the observatory by contacting a member through our Web site at http://clubs.kconline.com/was/index.html. Hope this helps.
Michael Stephan, Vice President, Warsaw Astronomical Society
Anti-Violence
Editor, Times-Union: Here again is just plain common sense, and at no cost to the school.
Have anchored boxes (6-inch by 12-inch) at each of the teachers' desks and several in different places throughout the school building, upstairs and downstairs.
Have a 4-by-a-half-inch-wide slot on the top of these boxes. The shop class can make these out of plywood and the kids can get graded on each box. Now take any 8-1/2-by-11-inch scrap paper that has one clean side (throw away stuff). Fold the paper down the middle. Fold the halves into thirds. Cut this into six pieces. Put a small pile, a dozen or so, on top of each box.
Now, when anything out of the ordinary happens, such as bullying, harassment, sexual overtures, the "finger," etc., write it down now.
The victim can secretly get a piece of paper and write out his or her complaint, accused name, accused misdemeanor, classroom it's happening in, date and time and your name or initials.
The assistant principal will then collect these papers every evening and read them.
What happens next is up to that supervisor, although serious complaints should be discussed with the principal and/or the guidance director and police department.
