Banner Graphic, Volume 21, Number 63, Greencastle, Putnam County, 15 November 1990 — Page 1

Quake quandary?

Moderate to minor risk seen for Putnam County area

By ANGIE HOWLAND Banner-Graphic Staff Writer In a matter of seconds, a disaster can happen, causing widespread death and destruction. In 1989, it took only mere moments for the earth’s crust to shift along the San Andreas Fault in California, causing numerous buildings and double-decked freeways to collapse, and rupturing natural gas lines resulting in several explosions. In all, 59 deaths occurred from the quake that registered 6.9 on the Richter Scale and caused more than $7 billion in destruction. But now Iben Browning, a climatologist from New Mexico, has predicted “The Big One” will hit Dec. 3 along the New Madrid Fault. Browning says that on or about that date, tidal forces will come to a head and create a 50-50 chance for a quake that could register 7.0 or greater. Putnam County

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Spirits are high Wednesday night as North Putnam High School cheerleaders motivate a pep rally crowd at Roachdale. NPHS football fans were out in force for the bonfire to show backing for the semistate-bound North Putnam Cougars (10-2), who will meet 110 South Decatur in an 8 p.m. showdown Friday. Winner bt th® semistate contest at South Decatur will play for the Class A title Nov. 23 at the Hoosier Dome. Full details on the semistate match-up are on Page A 8 today. (BannerGraphic photo by Gary Goodman).

Veto protest no closed issue: NAACP

On the heels of two recent protests in Greencastle, the Indiana State NAACP has adopted an emergency resolution denouncing President Bush’s veto of the 19i J Civil Rights Act as “a sharp and shocking disappointment.” THE FACT THAT the effort to override President Bush’s veto failed by only one vote “clearly indicates the overwhelming support

Annual Christmas decorating contest slated at Cloverdale

CLOVERDALE Break out the Santas and reindeers, the Frosty the Snowmans, the outdoor lights, nativity scenes and artificial snow. CLOVERDALE Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring its annual Christmas decorating contest for homes and businesses. All entries in the contest must be turned in by noon Monday, Nov. 26 to Phyliss Gaddis, P.O.

Oh, so what if it rains ...

Fair and continued mild overnight with low in the middle to upper 40s. Friday becoming mostly cloudy and cooler with a 40 percent chance of showers toward evening. High Friday in the lower 60s. Southwesterly winds at 10-15 mph during the period. Indiana Extended Forecast Fair and cool Saturday and Sunday, then turning slightly wanner on Monday. Lows will range from 35 to 40 on Saturday

could receive some damage from such a quake. THE NEW MADRID fault runs from northwestern Arkansas to Missouri. In 1811-1812 a quake registering 8.6 hit the area and caused damage in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Could Browning’s Dec. 3 prediction be right? According to Dr. Katherine Price, professor of geology and geography at DePauw University, no one really knows. But the secret, she said, is to be prepared. Wednesday night, aprroximately 150 Putnam County residents attended an earthquake preparedness seminar to find out what to do in case of an emergency. DR. PRICE SAID IT is difficult to predict earthquakes because only one has occurred along the New Madrid Fault. That one occurred on

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the measure has in Congress,” the state NAACP said in a press release distributed by the Greencastle Branch of the NAACP. The Greencastle Branch helped organize a protest of the Bush veto when Vice President Dan Quayle visited the DePauw University campus on Oct. 26. Some 80 protesters marched and sang outside the Union Building and the

Box 462, Cloverdale, 46120. Judging will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, and winners will be announced Saturday, Dec. 1 during the Christmas parade through Cloverdale. ONLY CLOVERDALE area homes and businesses are eligible. For more information, persons may contact Mrs. Gaddis at 795-4545.

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New Year’s Eve in 1811-1812. Seismologists predict occurrences based on patterns. She said if an earthquake was to hit along the New Madrid Fault, Putnam County would have a moderate to minor risk of being affected. The area is on the outer most boundary of what could be affected. Dr. Price told the audience that an earthquake occurs when the stress in the earth’s crust builds up so much that finally it snaps. IN THE EVENT OF an earthquake, H.M. “Bud” Lynch, coordinator for disaster and emergency services for Indiana University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety suggests the following: Stay calm. stay in the building. “More injuries occur when people try to go inside

Lilly Center, site of Quayle’s address. On Nov. 1, an estimated 30-40 persons were on hand at the Putnam County Fairgrounds to protest the veto as Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar arrived for a political rally in Greencastle. The state NAACP is continuing the cause. “THIS WAS A SAD day for our

Math Their Way Innovative program adds up to better learning, board told

By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor The Greencastle School Board heard about Math Their Way Wednesday night while hearing from some bus drivers who want things more their way. It was all part of the board’s regular monthly meeting at the Miller Education Center. MATH THEIR WAY is a new way of introducing the fundamentals of mathematics to the youngest of students. Mrs. Elena Wilson explained to the board that the program is tailored to the K-2 curriculum. “Emphasis is placed on the learning process rather than quick right answers,” Mrs. Wilson quoted from a pamphlet on the program. That pamphlet goes on to say that “errors are viewed as natural occurrences during any learning process. Children are free to experience, to react, to think and thus to learn, grow and change in ‘their way.’” “The goal of the Mathematics Their Way activities is to develop an understanding of and gain insight into mathematical patterns thorough the use of concrete materials,” according to literature distributed by Mrs. Wilson. “It is important to surround children with a variety of challenging math experiences which enable children to internalize concepts within the con-

because parts of the building will hit you,” Lynch said. He said to stand in an inner-room doorway, or crouch under a heavy desk or table. Stay away from windows and brick walls. from buildings, trees, telephone and electric lines. away from underpasses and overpasses. Stop the vehicle in a safe area and stay in the car. After the first shock, go outside in an open area. BUT LYNCH SAID the best way to survive a disaster, whether it is an earthquake, ice storm or tornado, is to be prepared. He suggested the following: Conduct drills for your family to prepare them for where they should go in the house for cover if an emergency occurs. Col. 3, back page, this section

nation and its professed principles,” the NAACP statement reads. “For the first time in our history, an American president vetoes a major civil rights bill and Congress sustained that veto. “With our young men and women, many of them AfricanAmerican, at risk in the Persian Gulf; with our budget process in a Col. 3, back page, this section

text of real experiences.” THE LATEST IN education research shows that one of the biggest barriers between students and math proficiency is an inability to see how mathematical concepts relate to their every day life. Math Their Way works on three levels. It introduces the very beginnings of math on the concept level. “Children develop an understanding of mathematical language as they explore number patterns under 10 in the context of real events and/or concrete materials,” according to the literature. The children will build concrete models with a variety of manipulatives and then describe what they have created using mathematical language. The manipulatives can be anything the student can touch and work with, such as blocks, coins or popcicle sticks. THE SECOND LEVEL is the connecting level. This is where mathematical symbols are introduced. Both vertical and horizontal equations should also be experienced at this level. “Children visualize symbols as they solve number problems using manipulatives,” the literature explains. Students show their mastery of this level by building models with various types of manipulatives to match written equations and by

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Joyce Heeke (left), director of the Putnam County Red Cross director, tells Fincastle resident Cathy Rossok, how to become an emergency service volunteer Wednesday during an earthquake preparedness sem-

Local contractors assist Main Street with Opera House

Main Street Greencastle has announced the selection of two local contractors to act in partnership with the organization and Group Eleven Architects to develop specific construction documents for the Opera House restoration project. Contractors Barry Grimes and John D. Wood were selected after the design development bidding process. The Opera House Restoration Committee had invited five local contractors to bid on the project. PRELIMINARY BIDS exceeded the funds available from the $200,000-plus loan package, which was announced May 25,1990. Main Street Greencastle officials, however are committed to the timely completion of the project and are moving on to the next stage: Development of specific construction documents. Grimes and Wood have made themselves available to Group Eleven for this stage. The documents will give more specific cost figures. Additional funds will be required to complete the scope of the project, which will ensure its economic feasibility, MSG officials said. MAIN STREET Greencastle

relating equations to manipulatives or to a word problem they have created. The final level is the symbolic level. “At this stage, children record equations to represent concrete number patterns,” according to the literature. “Eventually they will develop an ability to record equations by visualizing concrete examples. Children record on their own when they are comfortable writing numerals. This occurs when they have developed the necessary fine motor skills.” The literature goes on to warn that many kindergarteners are not ready for this level. THE INNOVATIVE math program is another result of the GCSC’s continuing staff development program. Mrs. Wilson told the board that 30 Greencastle teachers attended four days of training in the program. Currently, she said, the school system is still buying materials for the curriculum, and once all of that is done, she plans a parents’ night to introduce the idea to the community. But the program is being implemented with success right now. “I have some students who would rather work with the manipulatives than go out to recess,” Northeast Principal Mike Tzouanakis said. He also said some

inar at McAnally Auditorium. Volunteers are needed throughout the county to assist during disasters, such as the predicted Dec. 3 earthquake. (Banner-Graphic photo by Angie Howland).

has begun the search for “community partners” to assist in funding the anticipated shortfall between the loan funds and actual construction costs. All current partners and participants in the loan fund recognize the significance of this demonstration project locally, statewide and nationally. They realize the relevance of the historic structure, which was heavily damage by a tragic 1985 fire. Restoration of the Opera House, located on the west side of the square, is considered critical to the health of the courthouse square and the continued revitalization of the Central Business District. Group Eleven Architects have indicated final construction documents will be completed in three weeks. Main Street’s goals are to start construction after the required permits are issued, then to complete the project by spring 1991. THE SEARCH FOR community partners has begun and Main Street Greencastle is striving to reach its funding goals before construction begins. Anyone interested may call the Main Street office in the Putnam County Partnership for Community Development Center at 653-4927.

of the students are absorbing the lessons so quickly that one of his teachers is already halfway through the math book. AND STUDENTS ARE not the only ones fired up about the program. The teachers are so excited by it that Mrs. Wilson is coordinating the curriculum on her own time, as she is currently on leave. And that is not the only dynamic program that is growing in the GCSC. Jones Principal Alan Small told the board that the school system has received a $14,800 grant for its Gifted/Talented program. It is a program that began with a self-con-tained fifth-grade class last year and now includes the sixth grade at Greencastle Middle School, Small said. “We’ve got our horse in the field now, and we may have to shoe it again, but at least we have the horse in the field and we are watching it go through its paces,” ' SMALL SAID HE has brought in Brad Hays and Jan Evans to help him oversee the G/T program. He also plans to expand it down to the fourth grade and then to the third grade. He indicated that it is important to get the G/T program down to the second grade, saying that was a more critical time to identify Continued on Page A 6