The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 March 1990 — Page 10

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Members of Urey Chess Team “A” are. left to right: Steve Snell. Javson Tompkins and Mrs. Snell, sponsor. Kneeling, left to right: Jercmv Pugh, and Nolan Keck. On Saturday. March 1 . two teams of the Urey Chess Club participated in the Regional Chess Tournament held at Knapp School in Michigan City.

■ alternatives M ■ to lashing out M ■ at your Kid. ■ The next time everyday pressures build up to the point I where you feel like lashing out—STOP! And try any of these simple alternatives

You’ll feel better... and so wM your chHd. 1. Take a deep breath. And another. Then remember you are the adult... 2. Close your eyes and imagine you’re hearing what your child is about to hear. 5. Press your lips together and count to ip. Or better yet, to 20. 4. Put your child in a time-out chair. (Remember the rule: one time-out minute for each year of age.) 5. Put yourself in a time-out chair. Think about why you are angry: is it your child, or is your child simply a convenient target for your anger? 6. Phone a friend. 7. if someone can watch the children, go outside and take a walk. 8. Take a hot bath or splash cold water on your face. 9. Hug a pillow. 10. Turn on some music. Maybe even sing along. 11. Pick up a pencil and write down as many helpful words as you can think of. Save the list. 12. Write for prevention information: National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, Box 2866 L, Chicago, IL 60690 Stop using words that hurt. Start using words that help. I National Comminee for Prevention of Child Abuse COLnCII

This year’s Regional site hosted 45 teams from area schools. The tournament was conducted using the "Swiss Tournament Method." All teams played all day and no team was eliminated. A total of 20 games could be won by individual teams. Urey's "A" team won IS while the "B” team won 13. Urey’s "A” team placed 2nd in

the Nth grade division and Sth overall. The team consisted of Jercmv Pugh. Nolan Keck. Steve Snell and Javson Tompkins. Urev's "B" team placed Sth in the Sth grade division and 9th overall. The students on this team were Jason Joseph. Dennis Metz. Dan Schmeltz. Greg Forsvthe and Bill Emerick. Individual scoring for tournament plas was Keck. Snell. Schmchz and Tompkins each with 4 wins. 1 loss; Forsythe Emerick ended with 3 wins. 1 loss. I tic; Joseph and Pugh each with 3 wins. 2 losses; and Metz with 2 wins. 2 losses and 1 tie. Both teams have qualified for the finals of the Indiana Chess Tournament scheduled for Saturday. April 7, 1990 at Woodrow Wilson Jr. High in Terre Haute. Mr. Glen Petry, math and computer teacher at Urey Middle School, is the club's coach. Mrs. Josie Snell and Mrs. Roberta Keck were the parent sponsors for the trip. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates, the job classification with the most openings likely between now and 2000 is that of computer service technician.

Members of Urey Chess Team “B" are. standing left to right: Mr. Petry, coach. Dennis Metz and Dan

SERVICE NOTES Armv and Air Force Hometown News — Air Force Airman Ist Class Denny A. Setnor. son of Ardene A. and Larry G. Setnor. rural Walkerton, has been namcc! I airman of the quarter Setnor is a communicationscomputer systems operator with the IBS 6th communications group, in West Germans. The selection was based on the individual's exemplars dutv per formance. job knowledge, leader-

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When kids come home from school, what is the first thing they do? Reach into the cookie jar or grab an ice cream bar from the freeter. Children need snacks in order to sustain a well-balanced diet rich in essential nutrients. Encouraging your children to eat yogurt after school is the best snack guidance you could offer. Yogurt is an ideal food to introduce to children soon after they begin to eat cereal. The Dannon Company's Cultured Cook points out that. “Yogurt is an acquired taste. The way to make sure children will enjoy eating yogurt throughout their lifetime is to introduce it at an early age.' Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and protein without a lot of fat. If a child stops liking milk or has difficulty digesting it due to lactose intolerance, yogurt may be substituted for milk in the diet. The live active cultures in yogurt produce the enzyme lacking in lactose intolerant individuals. Yogurt is more easily digested than milk and may not cause the gas, cramps or diarrhea that many lactose-intol-erant children experience after

Schmeltz. Kneeling, left to right: Jason Joseph. Bill Emerick and Greg Forsythe.

ship qualities, significant selfimprovement and other accomplishments. He is a 1987 graduate of John Glenn High School. Walkerton. Support the March of Dimes

drinking milk. Wisely selected snacks can delight as well as nourish. Try some of the following using Dannon yogurt as a base. • Mix up a bowlful of yogurt, nonsweetened cereal and fresh fruit slices. Kids will love eating breakfast twice in one day. • Everyone loves ice cream cones, especially youngsters. Surprise them by spooning vanilla yogurt into sugar cones and top with granola ... a crunchy cool delight. • With a straw swirl a tablespoon of chocolate syrup or honey into a cup of vanilla yogurt for an instant “sundae”. • Layer any flavor jello and vanilla yogurt in parfait glasses and watch children's eyes light up in amazement. • Make a delicious peanut butter and jelly shake by blending 1 cup vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter and four ice cubes until smooth For 100 u ays to cook with yogurt, send 50 cents m check or money order to The Dannon 100, ch: The Cultured Cook. P O Box 5809, Kala mazoo. Ml 49003-5^09