Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 36, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 January 1986 — Page 2

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Jaycees organize... The Nappanee Jaycees have lormed. and already are in the process of organization. The Jaycees tire here to hplp the community in *ny way the/can. The club will hold fund-raising drives to raise money for community needs. There are special events planned for children to participate In. The Jaycees ask for the community’s support in what they do. “We are very serious in what we are doing, and we urge you to come to the meetings and be a member,” said Exterior Vice-President Mike Stanifer. The meetings are held Thursdays at 7 0.m., at the First National Bank. Males and females are welcome to join, between the ages of 18-35. For more information on this group, contact Treasurer Teresa Cleveland at 773-3219. “WARNING: The Surgeon General has determined that being a r Sppanee Jaycee member can cause you to live a happier life.”

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'Junk' ... special courses at Ivy Tech, to aid them in their work at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. He was requested to bring specific requests to the board, and told that approval would mean payment for classes, and partial reimbursement for transportation, but no compensation for time required for the classes. Water Dept. Supt. Jim Callander requested that the board approve a pay rate of $5.75 per hour for Ruth Schrock, who has replaced Betty McKee at the Nappanee Water Department. Approval was granted. Mayor Callander expressed his concern over safety factors relating to railroad crossings in the city, citing the recent tragedy which occurred at the Jackson Street crossing. He has met with an official from Ft. Wayne to discuss safety improvements, and has been asked to get traffic counts, accident reports

Chamber dinner planned... The Nappanee Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner, Saturday, March 8, at •:30p.m., at North Wood High School. Following the dinner, there will be a business session, highlighted by the presentation of the 1985 Citizen of the Year Award. The meeting will be followed with entertainment, provided by the North Wood High School Dawning Generation. The public Is invited to attend, and tickets will be available soon. Watch for further details.

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Cont. from Pg. 1 and school bus crossing counts. "Safety is a number one consideration”, reported Callander, who expressed the hope that Improvements could be made soon. Board members approved claims for water utility, sewer utility, and Community Development Block Grants departments before adjournment. The Board will meet again on Monday, February 10, at 4p.m., in the council chambers at the municipal center. The meetings are open to the public. Newspaper pickup The next newspaper collection by the City of Nappanee will take place Monday, February 3. You are asked to have newspapers tied or in sacks (no magazines, please), and at the curb by Ba.m. Funds from this city recycling program are used to help pay expenses for Nappanee's July 4 celebration, and all citizens are encouraged to participate.

Discuss gifted-talented

by Barb Keiser Dr. Tanya Magers, Director for Wa-Nee’s programming for gifted and talented students, was present at Monday's meeting of the Board of School Trustees, to discuss the progress being made in the district, regarding program planning. The application for, and approval of, an SB,OOO grant received last July enabled Wa-Nee to hire Dr. Magers and establish a committee to study

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attitudes, needs and resources for a gifted-talented program in the schools. Dr. Magers presented her committee's findings, most of which resulted from a survey distributed throughout the school district, to professional staff members, parents, students, community and business leaders. She reported that a total of 502 persons responded to the survey, with a breakdown as follows: 219 students

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Club reorganizing

The Nappanee Jaycees are reforming! Pictured here are the officers for 1986. From left they are: Teresa Cleveland, treasurer; Nicole Stanifer, secretary; Terry George, State director; Kevin Balsley, president; Troy Cleveland, Interior vice-president; Richard Egnor, Interior director; Mike Stanifer, exterior vice-president; and Larry Winslow, exterior director The club is looking for new members, and meets at the First National Bank building, Thursdays at 7 p.m. (AN photo by Kim Keiser)

(more surveys returned than distributed), 71 teachers, 10 pupil personnel, 6 administrators. 57 business and community persons with no children at school, 73 parents who felt they had a gifted-talented student, and 66 parents, who did not believe their student was giftedtalented. A total of 1090 survey sheets was distributed, for a return percentage of 46. The committee's study was divided into two components: one, to obtain a description and analysis of the school and community, with regard to size, student population, aptitude and achievement data, programs, resources, etc: and. two, to conduct an attitude and needs assessment survey with representation from all groups in the tyAs Dr. Magers discussed the survey with board members, she reported that 11 percent of students tested in grades 3-5-8-10 obtained 131 IQ or above in at least one area on Cognitive Abilities Test given in 1985 (the national average is 2-3 percent). She also stated that 40-44 percent of students tested in grades 3-5-8-10 achieved in high average to superior range In reading, math, and total language arts on the lowa Test of Basic Skills in 1985 (the national average is 23 percent). Overall, based on the survey, Dr. Magers summarized to board members that the school community does support programming for gifted-talented students; that WaNee has a high percentage of giftedtalented students-and not all students have the opportunity to participate in current activities for high ability students; staff inservice education and public information of gifted education should be provided; school facilities are limited, and specific community resources will need to be determined; some teachers have gifted-talented training. Members of the committee include the following (names in all caps indicate members of the steering committee): Student--Sara Besson, Cara Meinert, Dara Stickel, Heidi Stuart, Phil Whetstone, Barb Rohrer and Deb Rohrer. TeacherSue Olinghouse, Shirley Golden, Roger Kams, Amy Berger, Gail Wing, JANET TEMPLETON, JAY

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DETWILER, RICK COFFIN, Phyllis Phipps, Wayne Klotz. Business-Industry-James Manhart and Gene Henschen. Parent--HONEY WALTERS, Carla Newcomer and John and Ann Gottbrath. Administrators-TANYA MAGERS, Director, JERRY LELLE, Supt., John K. Miller, asst, supt., Louis Bonacorsi, Larry Nafziger and Dick Strakowski. Board of Education member-Dr. Robert Abel. Community membersGRACE KAUFFMAN, Harold and Peg Hoffer, Loren Sloat, Juanita Weldy, Max and Deloris Bigler. Counselor-Robert Cross. Dr. Magers informed the board that survey data would be distributed to all members of the committee, which will meet to continue discussion of "where the program goes from here”. Board members responded favorably to the committee's findings, and expressed appreciation to members, as did Dr. Magers, who reported that the group had done “an excellent job”. The group will discuss visiting other schools who have a giftedtalented program, research state funding, discuss personnel available and responsibilities to students. Superintendent Jerry Lelle reported that a second grant application will be filed, and that chances are good for grant money, but that the board should commit itself to the program by allowing funds regardless of whether or not grant money is received. Board members will discuss the issue further and study packets presented by Dr. Magers before making any definite decisions. Scheduling ... The guidance office at North Wood High School will begin scheduling students for next year’s classes. Students who will be seniors next year will be working with their counselors beginning February 3, and continuing through February 19. The scheduling conferences last approximately 20 minutes. Parents are invited to accompany their children at the assigned time. Please notify the guidance office at 773-4127 if you plan to attend.