The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 16, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 September 1988 — Page 5

ISLAND PROJECT USED IN CLASS < rji a m j^ißßSHspHi^Kw^ Under the watchful eye of John Glenn Government and Economics instructor, Gene Baily, senior Rhonda Stratton points out a potential problem on the island of Macha to island president, Carmen Driscoll. — phot courtesy of Eugene Clingenpeel

Are you looking for an exciting way to combat the coming winter “blahs?” How about a trip to the beautiful tropical island of Mocha? The home of 10,000 native “Mochans”, this lovely island (only sixteen miles long and five miles wide) boasts such scenic wonders as the beautiful Lake Worsler (the only fresh water lake on the island, fed by rainfall), Djibouti, an inactive volcano, and the stunning Meimae Falls. All things considered. Mocha is a true “island paradise”, resting in sunny and peaceful isolation in the sparkling blue ocean. But, wait a minute! Underneath the serene surface of this tropical “Eden”, all is not quite what it seems. Natural resources are becoming very scarce. A local disposal company is using the volcano crater as a waste dump. The slopes of Djibouti are occupied by an amusement park which threatens the natural beauty of the volcano walls and slope. The U. S. naval presence on the northern shore has stimulated subsequent student protest from Mocha’s Porsche University students, because of the potential hazard of neclear warships in Mochan waters and the appearance of sabrerattling at peaceful neighbors. These are only a few of the existing political, economic and sociological problems facing this island — and just a hint of those to come! In spite of its seeming familiarity, potential travelers will have a difficult time finding Mocha on any world map, because, in reality, it is located inside the mind of John Glenn High School’s Government and Economics instructor, Gene Bailey. Its inhabitants are the students who are presently enrolled in his Senior classes. Last year, in its infancy, the project was used simply as a class handout, but after participating in the two-week “Taft Two-Party Seminar” this past summer at Loyola University, Bailey experienced what he describes as a "real awakening in reality to State and Local Government and their interplay with people and the community.” Consequently, he returned with many exciting new ideas which have helped develop his project into full perspective. In an attempt to encourage his students to relate to the more physical aspects of the “thinking process”, Mr. Bailey has designed and constructed a scale model of the island which he has placed in the front of his classroom, surrounded by posters of lush tropical scenery. His students are now busily involved with transferring the textbook study of his subject areas to the realities of individual participation. Using the island as their frame of reference, they are designing economic systems, zoning, establishing indivudal businesses. determining costs, cost

curves and profit margins, and examing capital investments and production possibilities curves. The island has been divided into twelve provinces, each one of which has been named for the U. S. state which it most closely resembles in shape. Each government is designed along the same lines as our own state and national governments, and, while Bailey’s Economics students have each been issued SIO,OOO in Mochan money to pay taxes and expand capital investments and are busily designing the various facets of the island's economic system, his Government students have elected an island president and other officials and are establishing an effective island government. When semesters change, the Government students will move into the Economics concept, while their counterparts in the Economics classes will begin by running for office and establishing an orderly change in government. Bailey is very excited about seeing his “brain child” come to life and about observing the high level of student interest and enthusiasm for the project. “It’s especially gratifying to see them actively participating and learning from a ‘hands on' experience in away that can be so realistically transferred to the needs of their own lives.” Many of the students in Gene Bailey’s classes may never really have the opportunity to lie on a tropical island. One thing they can all be sure of, however, is that no matter where they may live, they will be much better able to function as active members of their society as a result of the time they spent under Bailey's instruction on the beautiful island of Mocha. STUDENT OF THE WEEK i /I ■ / Dan Mark, 6th grade, has been named student of the week for September 6 - 9 at the North Liberty Elementary School. Dan is a 6th grade student in Mr. Davis' homeroom. During the past week Dan helped other students in the

class, had his own work completed, and had an overall great week. Great work Dan! St. Pat’s Annual Style Show Set For October 20 Plans are underway for the 31st annual style show by St. Patrick’s Women’s Club as announced Wednesday night by chairman Lyn Urgonski. Fashions for women and children will be modeled by local persons with clothing provided by Bosworths, of Plymouth. A highlight of the evening will be the awarding of five prizes including $300.00 cash, SIOO.OO cash, a get-away weekend at the LaPorte Holiday Inn, two tickets to the Notre Dame-Penn State football game November 19, and a dinner for two at G’s Dockside at Koontz Lake. Tickets at SI.OO each or six for $5.00 are now available. Another special prize will be the awarding of a $50.00 U. S. Savings Bond from Farmers State Bank of Wyatt at Walkerton. The fashion show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. with a salad bar luncheon from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the school hall. Tickets are nowavailable from ticket chairman Sue Legge at $3.50 per person. Celester Dooms presided at the meeting and announced there had been a request to change the name of the club to include the men of the parish and school. Following a lengthy discussion a committee was appointed to select a name for presentation at the October 5 meeting. They include Barb Gunn, Annette Hesters, Chris Houston, Sunny Kaminski and Ron Shilling. Church members were asked to bring food items for the Walkerton Community Pantry at least once a month. A box is at the back of the church each Sunday. It was agreed to give each classroom $25.00 for use as needed. Sue Legge will be in charge of the School Book Fair October 6-12 held after each mass on Sunday and during the school lunch hour. She asked for volunteers to assist her. It was agreed the president will order items for Santa’s Secret Shop in which the children learn to shop for inexpensive gifts for their family members. Fr. Robert Yast and each of the school faculty were introduced to the large crowd. The school principal, Sister Dian Majsterek, reported there were seven sixth graders and 11 fifth graders in Sister Mary Jane Knitter’s room; 14 fourth graders and nine third graders in Sister Marianne Wiora’s room; 13 second graders and 11 first graders in Mrs. Carol Martin’s room; and 16 children in Mrs. Sue Chase’s kingergarten. Sister Dian is teaching religion, science, music and social studies in the mornings. She reported a speech teacher, Barbara Rans, comes two mornings each week to work with children who have speech problems. Lorraine Schroeder is the school nurse. John Tegeler, from American Door, is teaching computer programming again this year. Diane Wardman plays piano for the music class on Mondays and Tony Szymanski is tutoring second grade readers. Dates to remember include November 23, a Thanksgiving and Grandparents Day Assembly; December 23, Christmas Party; January 6, Epiphany celebration; January 29 to February 4. Catholic Schools Week; March 17, St. Patrick’s celebration; May 7, May Crowning; May 10, spelling bee; May 17, talent show; and May 21, First Holy Communion and May 24, awards day. A delightful musical program was presented by 17 women in the Sweet Adelines group, from Niles, Michigan. Refreshments were served to 58 persons present by the club officers. The next meeting October 5. will be a program on Medjugorje by Father Ed O'Connor, from Notre Dame.

SEPTEMBER 15, 1988 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

RUTH CIRCLE HOSTS UNITED METHODIST WOMEN The United Methodist Women were guests of the Ruth Circle on Tuesday evening, September 6, for a pot luck dinner at Stuntz & Hochstetler Pines. The dinner prayer was given by Mrs. Ray Chapman. Devotions were given by the Ruth Circle chairman. Mrs. Lois Cover. Dates to remember are the general meeting on September 15, at the church, with members to bring a guest. All members please try to attend as we want to go over our goal of 35 ladies present. An after church dinner is set for October 9. The district

Public Auction REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY — NORTH LIBERTY — Having discontinued housekeeping, I will offer the following at 208 North Main Street (State Road 23), two blocks north of State Road 4. Saturday, Sept. 17 10:00 A.M. REAL ESTATE — TO SELL AT 12:00 NOON Very well-kept home w/oak hardwood throughout, oval beveled front entrance and parlor entrance doors and 6 leaded glass window tops, living room has brick fireplace and ceiling fan; double doors off living room lead to parlor bedroom off living room has built-in commode and entrance to kitchen, formal dining area, kitchen has lots of cupboards and leads to breezeway in rear, upstairs has full bath and 2 bedrooms with walk-in attic for possible third bedroom up. large basement area w/fruit cellar w/built-in jelly cupboard and newer gas furnace: home has L-shaped screened porch and 2 stall garage off alley situated on maple and fir shaded 66 xl6s' lot. LEGAL — Lot numbered forty-seven (47) as shown on the original plat of the own of North Liberty, St Joseph Co , Indiana For viewing contact Carl Kaser. 656-4532. PERSONAL PROPERTY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FURNITURE - Solid cherry chest of drawers (C 1850); fancy tiger oak dressing table w/beveled triple tilt mirror (C 1890), solid oak thresher s table w/6 leaves; solid oak Eastlake lamp table, beautiful walnut dining suite w/trestle table and 6 chairs; buffet ano china cabinet, beautiful walnut buffet w/pressed trim and burled panels; (2) solid oak mirrored dressers (C 1900). fancy bamboo bookcases; solid oak desk (less roll top), walnut trestle library table, oval deco coffee table; round piano stool base w/glass ball claw feet, 3 drawer oak chest (C. 1900); mission oak cnair, old taoie (u 1850), fir cabinet, old wood chest; piano bench, pine stool; bookcase/lamp stand, asst stands. Kroehler couch and chair (40's) w/original upholstery, selection of assorted quality oak chairs GLASSWARE — Large Nucut relish dish, pressed glass spooner pressed pedestal compote; asst, pressed glass bowls; etched crystal bell, candlewick style footed dish; ruby dish (France); green & pink Depression pieces, amber crackle glass dish; (3) amber bowls; amber hobnail creamer, large amber serving bowl, amber etched bud vase; green satin hen-on-basket, emerald vase, Carnival pedestal candy dish, pressed candy dish w/lid; milkglass covered candy dish, assorted pitchers, asst glass sets, shaving mug. 1 gal amber jar, salt & pepper shakers, (4) blue Firekmg bowls, green Firekmg mixing bowls, yellow Fiesta pitcher; RRP Co 8" planter. Abingdon console set, 10’’ planter w/saucer (1920'5). MISCELLANEOUS — Solid oak ice box. White rotary sewing machine in unusual Martha Washington cabinet: fancy pedestal oil lamp, 6'' beveled barber's mirror on extension; tramp art picture; signed picture (Marten), (2) paintings on silk; tramp art handkerchief box; leather musical jewelry box (Swiss); “Mother Goose’’ hand crank ukelele. cheese box, washboard; leather punch, old wrenches and asst tools, kitchen scales, meat grinder; maple rolling pin. egg beater; meat cleaver and asst, kitchen primitives, siiverpiate pieces; maple bread board, tub stand, double and single curling irons, comforter, lace tablecloth and asst linens, assorted books GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE — Floral Early American wing back couch; (2) step end tables. 3 pc walnut bedroom suite w/double bed complete), dresser w/mirror and chest: metal tube double bed (complete), walnut kneehole desk, metal wardrobe; (4) kitchen chairs, telephone stand, bookcase. (2) wooden benches APPLIANCES — Gibson 18 cu ft upright freezer; Frigidaire 14 cu ft refng/ freezer (coppertone), Kenmore microwave, nice G E heavy duty washer (almond); Speed Queen heavy duty electric dryer (harvest gold), G E canmster vac ; Hoover upright, humidifier; selection of small appliances (mixer toaster oven, blender, etc MISCELLANEOUS — Large selection of aluminum pots and pans large pressure canner, pressure cooker, asst Corning and Pyrex, Melmac dishes stainless flatware, kitchen utensils and misc kitchen items, electric blanket assorted linens (bath 4 bed), table lamps, pictures & frames sewing supplies wash tubs, hamper, luggage, Christmas decor, canning jars. 5' and 6 stepladders, pruner, 21 “3/ HP mower, lawn sweeper assorted hand tools and lawn 4 garden tools. LOTS OF MISCELLAENOUS CONSIGNED BY THE TOWN OF NORTH ÜBERTY 1982 Ford LTD. 4 door w/power steering and power brakes TERMS: REAL ESTATE $2,500 down day of sale w/balance due at closing (30-60 days) Taxes prorated at closing w/possession immediately after closing Seller has the right to accept or reject any or all offers Any statements made day of sale take prece dence over any printed matter Parsonal Property — Cash or Approved Check Lunch Served Not Responsible For Accidents Or Merchandise After Sold Mrs. Elroy Kime, Owner EARL KIME, P.O.A. Sale conducted by: Kaser's Auction Service Co * Cart CAI Cot Detn Keter North L,be, ’ v South Bend KgTp 656 4532 Col Jaton Knot. Ringmtn 291-6379

meeting will be on September 29. in South Bend at the Grace Church from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. or 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Reservation deadline is September 26. and the cost for the luncheon is $4.50. The remainder of the evening was spent with the excitment of a white elephant auction with Mrs. Leigh Hahn, the auctioneer. Save a life. Learn CPR.

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