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April 1, 2010

71 students enter 21st Invention Convention

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HERMITAGE — Seventy-one inventions were entered in the Ionta Elementary Invention Convention held March 3 in Hermitage.

The students came up with ideas to help solve problems in their everyday lives. Inventions were designed to help the youngsters at home or in school. Several students created inventions to help their pets and family members. Many inventions were designed with poor weather in mind, which was appropriate for the day.

The purpose of the Invention Convention is to encourage students to think creatively to solve everyday problems in real life situations. First-, second- and third-place winners received science books as prizes. The top winners and honorable mentions will be entered in the state competition.

Jared Rudge came in first place with “Where’s Mine Line?” Camille Testani took second place with the USM, Ultimate Snowball Maker. There was a tie for third place between Payton Linton’s Smash-N-Trash and the Auto Rage by Gabriella Cataloni.

Twenty-nine inventions from Ionta Elementary School will be entered in the Pennsylvania Inventors’ Association Competition. Members of the local business community served as judges. Nancy Bires organized the event.

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