Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 122, Number 1, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 6 January 1999 — Page 2

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 6,1999

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teacher in the first year of training. Additionally, Wa-Nee has trained the first and second grade Prime Time assistants to use reading recovery strategies with students. A significant cuirent issue for Indiana schools is the consideration of implementing a full day kindergarten program. Wa-Nee has successfully provided a full day experience for kindergarten students for the past six years, with the extended day kindeigarten program. This program, featured at the September 1998 Indiana School Board Association meeting. gives kindergarten students an opportunity for a full day of school. Currently, the kindergarten instructional day is a half-day experience. This self-supporting program, offered in each of the Wa-Nee elementary schools, provides a full-day experience for 59.4% of this year’s kindergarten students. The program features lessons in manners, group interaction, gross motor activities, etc. The program is financially supported through student fees, grants and other community support efforts. During the 1997-98 school year, each Wa-Nee school participated in a self study through the P.B.A. or the N.C.A. process. This proves involved the staff, students and parents at all schools. The results

Winter activities led by park employees

The following special programs have been announced by the Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department. Programs are open to the public, and most are free of charge. Sunday, January 10 —Winter Wildlife Ski Trek. Join a naturalist as the group explores the River Preserve on cross-country skis.

Record shipment of jumbo jelly beans arrives in Wakarusa

The “Original Dime Store Jumbo Jelly Beans” are literally rolling into Wakarusa today (Wednesday, January 6), with this year’s record shipment set to arrive this morning. The record 10 ton of the popular candies, layed end-to-end would reach for 40 miles, and persons associated with the shipment say, “Look out, Michigan!” Arriving in flavors of licorice, cinnamon, assorted fruit and assorted spice, the jelly beans will only be available at The Dime Store during January, February and March —especially during the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival — and through Easter. The tradition continues to grow, beginning in the early 19705, with the sale of approximately 100 pounds of jumbo black jelly beans during the festival. This year’s 20,000-pound order is double the order placed in 1998. The entire Wakarusa community is taking part in the experience, with local citizens helping to unload the sweets, and the Wakarusa Historical Society members sharing in the bagging process, in one-pound quantities, as a fundraiser. The growth of the original Dime Store jumbo jelly bean phenomena has been fueled by word of mouth and by local residents, who send them all over the world. Family members who have moved from the area still demand that remaining area family and friends ship them the tasty goodies, as reminders of days gone by. Another long-time event, Wakarusa Day, observed the first Tuesday in February in Sebring, Florida, includes Wakarusa residents who are wintering in Florida getting together to catch up on old times. This event has crossed over the jumbo jelly bean tradition. Each year, a designated citizen waits to leave for Florida until the

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of this in-depth, year-long study indicates several strengths consistent in each Wa-Nee school. First—each school’s educational plan focuses on student learning. Student achievement is the primary goal and the most important initiative at each Wa-Nee school. Student learning was seen as the highest priority in Wa-Nee. A second common strength among Wa-Nee schools, according to Lelle’s report, is an active, ongoing staff development program. Recently, Wa-Nee has implemented a site-based approach in conjunction with ongoing district-wide staff development initiatives. The site-based approach to staff development allows the staff at each school to identify their needs, plan accordingly, and implement a program tailored to their needs. A third common strength identified by each school is the availability and implementation of technology. Wa-Nee staff and students are using technology on a daily basis, to enhance and improve instruction and learning. In summary, Lelle stated, “Looking ahead to 1999,m WaNee will continue to improve on its established quality programs and tackle the final phase of the reorganization, knowing that critical decisions must be made regarding our middle school.”

The group will travel along the river and through the woods, searching for signs of wildlife. Bring skis and a pair of binoculars. Meet at the Benton Spillway parking area, on CR3I, at 2p.m. If there is not enough snow to ski, a hike will be enjoyed. Tuesday, January 12—Winter

jelly beans arrive, and then takes hundreds of pounds of the treats to distribute among local residents. Says one long-time jumbo jelly bean lover, “I wouldn’t go to Florida if I couldn’t get The Dime Store jumbo jelly beans.”

Home repair loans available through center

The Family Christian Development Center, 151 S. Locke St., Nappanee, is now accepting applications for home rehabilitation loans. Kathy Carney, housing coordinator for the center, has announced that she is working with the Indiana Housing Finance Authority on the owner-occupied home rehabilitation program, designed to help lower income home owners in Nappanee and Wakarusa with the necessary repairs to their homes.

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December 28, 3:52p.m.—H011y Meister, 702 E. Market St., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to illness. December 29, 9:27a.m.—Eloise L. Hochstetler, 28338 CRS2, Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to trouble breathing. December 29, I:o2p.m.—James B. George, 452 N. Locke St., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to chest pain. December 31, I:ssp.m.—standby for fire department at industrial fire, Damon Corp., Delaware St., Nappanee. No transport necessary. January 2, 11:09a.m.—Elnore

Local man requests arrest at police station

A 19-year-old Nappanee man was arrested January 1, at his own request, after appearing at the Nappanee Police Department. Early Friday morning, January 1, James P. Gonzalez, 500 Short St., appeared at the station and asked police to arrest him. He spoke to Officer Nik Havert, stating that he had been drinking and was bringing stress to his family, and felt that going to jail would be the best thing for him.

Constellations. Winter is once again upon us, and that means—constellations! Winter offers little to no atmospheric pollution, thereby providing a much more clear view of the heavens. Some of the brightest stars and most familiar constellations are visible only during winter. Come join the group, as it moves from constellation to con-

Located in downtown Wakarusa, The Dime Store is open Monday through Friday, from 9a.m.-5:30p.m. and Saturday, 9a.m.-4p.m. The store is closed Sundays.

Fund needed for the repairs will be loaned to qualified home owners, with a portion of the loan possibly being forgiven over a period of years. For further information on the program (some income restrictions apply), or to pick up an application, please visit the center, or telephone Kathy at 219-773-5323.

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Senff, 751 N. Hartman St., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, following fall. January 2, 11:23p.m.—Irina S. Doering, 41 M-Dee Acres, Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, maternity. January 3, I:lla.m.—Cleo L. Brown, 408 S. Main St., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to chest pain. January 3, 7:50a.m. —Bernice M. Klotz, 9834 N SR 19, Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to abdominal pain. January 4, 3:o2a.m.—Esther L. Haney, 5388 W 1050 N, Milford, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to illness.

The officer noticed a strong smell of alcoholic beverages on Mr. Gonzalez, and tried several times to convince him that he did not necessarily have to be arrested. The subject, however, insisted several times, and was placed under arrest for illegal consumption of alcoholic beverages, since he was under the legal drinking age (21). Mr. Gonzalez was being held at the Elkhart County Detention Facility, on a $250 bond.

stellation. Learn or refresh your knowledge of Roman and Greek mythology. Slides will help visualize these constellations, no matter what the weather. Join the group at the Briar Patch Shelter in Bonneyville County Park, at 7p.m. Build your own star map, and learn how each it really is to navigate the heavens. Saturday, January 23—Kids Winter Olympic Games. It’s time for the Winter Olympics dt Bonneyville Mill County Park. All kids, ages 6-14, are invited to participate in the fun. Sled races, show art, a snowball toss and the famous puck push will be some of the events leading up to the grand awards ceremony—yes, there will be prizes for the participants. Bring the family and a long plastic sled, if possible, and enjoy a snowy day at the park. This program will be canceled if there is no snow. Otherwise, meet at Briar Patch Shelter in Bonneyville Mill County Park, at 10a.m. Saturday, January 30— Breakfast with the Birds. Join a park naturalist and enjoy a breakfast of pastries and warm drinks, while watching the birds at the feeders enjoying their own breakfast. It*is a great opportunity to meet other bird enthusiasts and talk birds. Afterward, the group will take a short hike, to see what other birds are in the park. Bring your binoculars and field guides, and meet at the Oxßow Haus Shelter in Oxßow County Park at 9a.m. There is no fee, but preregistration is required by Thursday, January 28, at 4p.m. Call the park office, 219-535-6458.

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ROUGH WALKING—Yes, this is the downtown sidewalk ared, but shoppers were not being encouraged to visit the stores on Saturday, as the winter's first big snowstorm blanketed the area with bunches of blowing, drifting snow. Local, area and state crews worked hundreds of man hours to keep roadways usable, at least for emergency personnel, but it was a fight against the elements. (AN photo by Kim Keiser)

PUT THE BRAKES ON BREAKS! Outside hose connections on the side of your home need to have the garden hose disconnected before freezing temperatures set Plumbing, in. Failing to disconnect hose can cause freeze Heating & breakage to wall hydrant requiring a costly service pcaiolcs 08,1 for re P ,acin 9 hydrant next spring. A reminder from: Yoder & Stutzman, Inc Stop Byi 800 S Nappanee St, Nappanee. Calu (819) 778-7018

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