NEWSVIEWS 4/24/08

Ashraf Abdallah from Taft Elementary in Lakewood: There is a lot of stuff in the lost and found. If I found a PSP or something like that, as much as I would like to keep it, I would turn it in. It wouldn’t feel right to keep it. I would turn it in because I would like it if someone turned in something of mine.

Kayann Hoffman from Jackson Intermediate in Hebron: It is so cool that scientists are trying to find an alternate fuel. Gas is so expensive you would have thought that someone would have thought of this already. Most people are scraping the bottom of the barrel to make ends meet because of gas prices.

Tiffany Tennant from St. Joseph Central in Bridgeport: I really liked the turtles. I thought they were so cute! I wish I had one. They were so little, but they might get lost because they are so small.

Tanner Wilson from St. Joseph Central in Bridgeport: It is amazing that the bus driver stuck with his job for so long. You would really have to adore kids to have that job for even one year.

Abbey Schlanz from St. Joseph Central in Bridgeport: I liked the bus driver, Mr. Jenkins. He always thinks about the kids. Bus drivers are cool to me, even though I don't ride the bus. I wish I could ride on Mr. Jenkin's bus.

Hallie Zumack from Independence Primary School:
I thought it was so nice that the bus driver really cares about all his kids. I know that I should always thank my bus driver. I hope he keeps up the good work!

Curtney Nunley from St. Paul School in North Canton: I think it is nice of the people in Japan to return items to the lost and found. If someone came in for their umbrella it would take a long time to find it. The size of that place is huge.

Mark Soehnlen from St. Paul School in North Canton: I thought it was gross that they are making a sports drink out of algae. I would not drink it ever unless my mom and dad told me to. If they make a car that runs by algae I think that would be pretty cool. I would probably get one.

Madeline Baker from Lakewood: We have been learning in class about lightning and what can happen if you do not seek shelter soon. The lightning safety rules can be very helpful during lighting storms. You should always remember those safety tips to keep safe!

Nick Li from Roxbury Elementary in Solon: I can’t believe there are so many lost things in Japan. It’s like a jungle in the lost and found. Where did they get that many umbrellas anyway? P.S. If you ever go to Japan help me find a $20 bill. It slipped out of my pocket while I was visiting Japan.

Tristan Bradley from McKinsey Elementary in Ashtabula: Wow, I would get really tired of driving a bus all of the time. I would actually call in 500 days. He seems to have a good impact on the kids. I made sure I thanked my bus driver on my way home from school!

Christopher Oranusi from Clovernook Elementary in Cincinnati: I would like to visit Tokyo because I lose many things wherever I go, even my books. It’s nice of the people in Tokyo to return what others lost. In the U.S. some people take them. If the owners find them holding their stuff they will say, “finders keepers, losers weepers.” If I hear that, I get mad.

Thomas Orth from St. Joseph Central in Bridgeport: Wow! I can't believe that the zoo is trying to save those turtles. I want one of them because they look so cute. I bet they don't eat that much food.

Noel Kelly from St. Joseph Central in Bridgeport: Wow! That is a lot of stuff that they find in Tokyo. I think I could not keep track of all of that stuff if I worked there. It would be hard.

Ana Gabriela Mira from Wilson Hill Elementary: I really thought the pond scum was neat. They turned what you would see while fishing into some sort of Koolaid. I actually would drink it if I had to, maybe it would taste good. Who knows, I might actually see joggers, running around, drinking pond scum.

Talia Lewis from McKinsey Elementary in Ashtabula: I think that the guy who was a bus driver was very caring and cautious when driving the school bus. I can’t believe he drove more than 419,000 miles! I think it's awesome that he does that for all the kids. His record for never calling in sick or getting in a crash is amazing!

Ashley Watson from St. Jude School in Elyria: I really enjoyed the story about Alton Jenkins, the Minnesota bus driver. It's hard to believe he has driven bus for 33 years! How does he handle the noise??? If everyone was as pleasant as he is at the start of the day and the end of the day, I think people would be much happier. It's always a good feeling when your day starts off on a good note and ends on a good note. He is making a huge contribution to the kids' days that he drives everyday. Other bus drivers should do the same.

I thought it was cool how if anyone in Japan lost something they could always find it at the police station. The only problem would be finding the right one. I was glad that people never stole and turned in what ever they found instead of taking it. I am still amazed how about how many items were at the police station.
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Asia Wheeler from Clovernook Elementary in Cincinnati: The story about the pond scum was interesting and disgusting because making algae into oil is amazing. In ten years, probably everyone would have a car that runs on the algae oil, meaning there will be no pollution. It is disgusting because I will NEVER drink pond scum – only if my friend tells me to try some without telling me what it is until after I drink it.

Liam Kerley from Clovernook Elementary in Cincinnati: Algae or pond scum as oil and energy drinks. Now I see this from both sides. Most kids in my class said ewww, yet it seems more useful than ethanol because it can also be an energy drink! Now, to be honest, I said ewww at first, yet the farther NewsDepth went into the story I started to like his idea! I have to say Glenn Kertz is a very smart entrepreneur!

Faith Berry from Clovernook Elementary in Cincinnati: I can’t believe that an 8-year-old girl named Madeline got a letter from the President of the United States. Not many people get a letter back. If I got a letter from the President, I would frame it and put it in a safe place. Hopefully, I will.

Simone McLendon from Taft Elementary in Lakewood: I think it would be pretty cool if they turned pond scum into energy. I wonder if it would actually work. But I know one thing. If they did turn pond scum into a drink, I won’t want to drink it.

Alexa Watkins from Roxbury Elementary in Solon: I think the bus driver was so nice to not miss a day even to be sick. He really cares about the children. I wish he was my bus driver.

John Lombardo from Roxbury Elementary in Solon: I liked the part when you showed the baby turtle. I would love to have one as a pet. I hope it will be a great turtle.

Anastasia Gullyavskya from Roxbury Elementary in Solon: I love NewsDepth. My favorite story was the Japanese lost and found. I can’t believe how many things got lost in Japan. Once I lost my Nintendo DS and two days later I found it. If somebody lost something special to them, I would know how they feel.