Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 111, Number 6, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 5 February 1992 — Page 2
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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, February 5, 1992
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New member Local Nappanee resident Janice Cunningham, director of Resource Management at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, accepts membership recognition from the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce members on behalf of her employer. Pictured from left are Jerry Rumple, board member, Cunningham, Leslie Landreth, manager of Star Temporary Services, and Donna Persing, Persing and Company. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman.)
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Chamber leaders Recently elected to head the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce as officers for 1992 are, from left, Jerry Rumple, United Telephone, president; Jim Clouse, Nappanee Wood Products, first-vice-president; Dennis O’Malley, Redford Manufacturing, second-vice-president, and Leon Farmwald, Farmwald Lumber & Home Center, secretary-treasurer.
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Dedicated to helping
By Merrie Chapman Staff Writer Following the first nine weeks of the 1989-90 school year, the Nappance Middle School implemented a program dedicated to helping students. It is entitled, “20 Minutes to a Belter Middle School,” and has been so successful that teachers, scholars and parents have seen a decrease in deficiencies of 45%, a 2% increase of attendance, and a 16% increase in the number of honor roll students. Procedures of the program arc very basic, the first 20 minutes of every day students report to their home room instead of a first hour class. Once there they participate in an activity from one of five preschcdulcd areas: study skills, special interest, academic competition, advisor/adviscc program, or intramural sports. According to the bookclct outling the agenda, the study skills arc designed to help give pupils a positive altitude toward study habits. The special interest activities arc used to “provide students with the opportunity to learn of experiences not normally found in the traditional classroom. The students choose from a variety of activities from their interests that are teacher initiated.” Academic competition is set up to “place importance on academics and value on being able to excel intellectually.” The purpose of the advisor/ advisee program is provide each student with an adult or advisor “who will help provide stability and support. By having this mentor, the transition from elementary to middle school is made easier.” The director of the program is teacher John Yeager. He organizes the many activities involved, schedules each student in all three grade levels, and arranges for a teacher to sponsor (supervise) the various events. Of course all that planning involves a great deal of time, because of that Yeager uses the 20 minute period for doing all the organizing, rather than hosting a homeroom. One example of this schedule follows. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sixth graders mav report to their home room Monday morning and go on to the gym for intramurals. Tuesday, they would participate in study skills. On Wednesday they would be involved in academic competition, which may come in the form of the ever popular gameshow style, or any other educational approach a teacher chooses. Thursday they would again use the lime for study skills and Friday, enjoy another academic competition day-yes, enjoy! By joining in these events students compete with other classes of their grade level to earn everything from a box of pencils to a class pizza party. English teacher Linda Schrock shared that the competition is a major motivator, and coordinator Mr. Yeager added that food prizes increased the level of competition. The second nine weeks would
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What li HAY FEVER? The term hay fever is a misnomer. Finl of all, it is not caused by hay, and secondly it does not produce fever! Hut it docs produce stuffed up, mnny/ilchy nose and eyes, sneezing, itchy throat, and excess mucus in the nose and throat. And it is caused by allergy to airborne particles that arc inhaled. And summer colds arc not colds in the usual sense of the word (e.g. virsu infections). Instead, they are, like hay fever, allergies to airborne particles. Hay fever and summer colds are common terms for the medical condition known as allergic rhinitis. (Rhinitis means inflammation of the nose). More than 14 million Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis. For sure it is a mere nuisance. Rut t or others, it is debilitating, it interferes with work and recreation, and it significantly detracts from the quality of their lives. What Ca»iM ALLERGY? When a plant or animal substance, which is foreign to the human, invades the body (through the membranes of the eyes, nose or throat) an immune reaction occurs which is intended to counteract such invasion. Under ordinary circumstances that is a helpful, natural protection. However, some individuals exhibit an exaggerated inflammatory response to certain substances. Those substances arc termed allergens, and those persons are called allergic. It is a trait that tends to run in families.
bring a new schedule of alternating all the areas. During this new period they may eliminate the academic competition and replace it with special interest activities. The third nine weeks may bring the advisor/ advisee program replacing the special interest days, and the final grading period students would probably have special interest hours again due to its popularity. GOALS There arc four points to the goals of this program: “create a small community for learning, ensure success for all students, empower teachers and administrators, and prepare teachers for the middle grades.” “Desire to create a better support base for students during their middle school years” is their philosophy. They do this by setting aside time each day for kids to relate, touch base and bond, not only with each other but their homeroom teacher as well. Teachers sponsoring homerooms arc given this opportunity to guide, support and encourage their group of stuircnts in daily life, emotional needs and academic progress. Middle school students arc given personal books outlining the program at the begining of the year. The material also contains exercises such as a page entitled, “This is me,”
Establish
At the recent meeting of the Nappance Public Library Board of Trustees, it was learned that over 52650 was received from local contributors to establish a permanent Nappancc Public Library Endowment Fund through the Elkhart County Community Foundation. In a challenge grant proposal presented to the board in November, board president, Richard Plctchcr, pledged an additional SI,OOO for the fund if 52,000 was raised by December 31. The fund will provide opportunity to invest in a permanent way in the future of the library and of the community. A video projector, VCR and sound system have been ordered for the library, and should be received soon. A total of 52.000 was donated by the Friends of the Library, to help with this purchase. In her report to board members, Library Director Linda Yoder stated that, at the end of December, the library had 3,883 borrowers, and 56,217 volumes. Circulation of book materials at 6,577 reflected a 7% increase from last year. The total circulation, including all non-book materials and equipment, was 8,233, reflecting a 2% increase over Ipsl year. In a review of 1991, Yoder noted that several major projects were accomplished. Some of llic most significant changes included updating the computerized accounting
ALLERGY
The allergens stimulate the body to fonn sensitizing antibodies which then combine with the allergens, and the combination causes the body to release a number of chemicals that produce undesirable effects. Histamine is the best known of those chemicals; it causes swelling of the nasal membranes, itching, irritation and excess mucus production. What Allergens Cause RHINITIS? Panicles of plant or animal protein that are small enough and light-weight enough to be carried through the air can be deposited on to membranes of our eyes, nose and throat. Common sources of such particles arc pollens, mold spores, animal danders, and house dust. What Abaiit MOLDS? Molds arc fungi which spoil bread, rot fruit, and mildew clothing. They also grow on dead leaves, grass, hay, straw, grains, and on other plants and in the soil Since they arc not killed by frost, the mold allergy season is long and mold spores may be in the outside air all year except when snow covers the ground. Indoors, molds grow on houscplants and in their soil. They also grow in damp places such as basements and laundry rooms, and molds can also be found in cheeses and fermented alcoholic beverages
where they record everything from their height and weight to their hobbies, personal likes and dislikes, as well as places they secretly desire to go. Students use the book throughout the year and it becomes like a diary to them. Within the book arc also written passes allowing them access to designated classrooms or other areas of the school, and pages to record daily assignments. SCORES & PRIZES Homeroom teachers arc responsible for checking their assignment sheets and recording whether or not the students have done them. Each pupil is given points for finishing assignments, in return points arc subtracted for unfinished r work. A class total is then tallied and prizes awarded to those who qualify. "Hie point system is designed to encourage participation more than winning. For example students arc given points for participation and sportsmanship, not just winning. This results in total of two whether they win or not. Scores are tallied individually, then a class total is figured and they can compete against the other homeroom classes of their grade level. At the end of each grading period, the homeroom that has the highest score receives a donut party. At the end of each semester the winners
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system, installing a fax machine, and the Library Information Line, with Dial-A-Story and a tape of upcoming events at the library. The overdue system was initiated in July, with an initial report of 3,448 items missing. About 50% were returned or found during a threeweek grace period. It was announced that Brent Stouder has begun work at the library as a volunteer. Officers for 1992 include Richard
Pharmacy changes hands
Grant Anglcmycr, president of the Elkhart-based Judd Drugs durgstorc chain, has announced his company’s purchase of the Dunham and Love Pharmacy in downtown Nappancc. The Dunham and Love Pharmacy has been a fixture on Main Street in Correction The name of Marla Yoder, a sixth grade student at Nappancc Middle School, was mistakenly omitted from the list of high honor roll students published recently. The school apologizes for the error. License branch changing hours Until further notice, the hours at the Nappanee License Branch will be as follows: Tuesdays, 12-5p.m., and Thursday, 12-6:30p.m.. These hours are due to the fact that the branch has been designated to process the mail-in registrations for all of Elkhart County. The office will continue to have a driver examiner present on Tuesday afternoons. Please call, 773-4641, for an appointment in advance if you need to take a driving test. Also please keep in mind that the Nappanee branch does not give tests for or issue CDL licenses. The staff regrets the inconvenience but will do their best to serve your needs. The Goshen and Elkhart branches araopen to the public daily.
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enjoy a pizza party. The food celebration and material prizes arc • provided with the program’s own funding. TEAMING One aspect that is new to the program this year is called “teaming.” This is time the teachers set aside from their off-duty schedule before school starts to gather and discuss what’s working out and areas that need improvement or cancellation. Instructors can also discuss particular behavioral or academic problems and have open discussion on ways to encourage and help the individual concerned. Linda Schrock is in charge of overseeing this department and recalls one experience where a child was showing these problems in the classroom. By sharing her experience with other teachers during the “teaming” time she gained outside suggestions and information in dealing with the student. Eventually the individual was brought to a “teaming” session and allowed to share his point of view and feelings. After seeing that he and his opinion were valued, a change of attitude was evident, over time a complete turn around was noted. ' According to Schrock experiences like those arc what the program is all about. Keep up the great • work guys! *,
Pletcher, president; John Leavitt, vice-president; Nate Oglcsbce, treasurer, and Ruth Trinklcy, secretary. Yoder was reappointed to the Indiana Visual and Audio Network Board of Directors, for a three-year term. John Leavitt will serve the board as a member of the Nappanee Park Board. The next regular meeting of the board will take place Tuesday, February 18,7:30p.m., at the library. Meetings arc open to the public.
Nappance for over 70 years. The store, located at 101 South Main Street, at the corner of US6, was previously owned and operated by Larry Fredricks,. Nappancc. Fredricks will manage the new Judds, and the store’s six other employees will also continue to work there.-Anglcmycr said additional employees will be hired within the next month or so as the store’s hours arc expanded. “We arc delighted to be opening a Judd Drugs in Nappanee,” said Anglcmycr. “As an Elkhart Countybased independent chain, we feel it is important to serve as much of the county as possible, and we did not have a store to serve the people in Nappancc. They have worked hard over the past several years to maintain and further develop their downtown, so we arc especially happy and comfortable moving into the Dunham and Love downtown location.” Judd Drugs plan to remodel the store, adding a full line of Hallmark Cards plus a gift department. The store will also feature a greater variety of general merchandise like that found in other Judd stores. Judd Drugs operates eight stores in Elkhart County, including the new Nappanee location. The independent durgstorc chain was founded in Elkhart in 1940.
It’s better to complain occasion-: ally and carry your own burdens than cheerfully push them off on someone else.