Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 30 August 2012 — Page 4

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• Advance News • Thursday, August 30, 2012

6 reasons for a college education A college education may seem too difficult too expensive, or just too much hassle to pursue. What do you get out of an experience that requires this kind of effort, money and time?

I‘. You'll make more money. State and national studies show a college degree means higner pay. It's really that simple. Over the long run of any jobs and promotions you get, you will earn several hundred thousand to a million dollars or more over your lifetime that you cannot earn with

little or no education beyond high school. H7iy an Ancilk degree? Even today, in this time of high unemployment, the number of jobs requiring a college education exceeds the number of qualified candidates needed to fill those |obs. 2. You'll have a lifetime of increased opportunities. A college degree means you will qualify for more jobs, and they will be higher paving jobs. You will have more chances at promotions, and more flexibility with which jobs you take (and keep). Why an Ancilk degree ? We offer 17 different degree programs in fields of study that offer reall-world value. You will build useful skills and valuable knowledge in small, personal classes not giant lecture halls: You can also finish an associate degree from Ancilla in two years; depending on how many courses you take each semester. That’s less time than pursing a degree at a 'big box' university that may take four, or five, or six years to finish. That means you are out earning a living faster, and still able to go back to school later (sometimes paid by your employer) if you need more education. 3. You'll learn more. Every day in class, book you read, and course you take will help you be better educated about the things that have an impact on your day-to-day existence. That English paper you struggle with will help you read a lease agreement and write a memo. Your economics class will give you the background to see how the markets will influence your retirement accounts. Your math class will build the same skills you need to handle finances for your family. A college education can empower you in all kinds of ways to be more in control of your owm life. Why an Ancilk degree? We have tutoring, peer coaching, and instructional support available from the first day you start class. Staff and faculty are available to help and the average class size is less than 20 students, so you can count on instructor:. to provide feedback and answer your questions. 4 You'll be more 'fire' proof. You are better able to weather adversity with a college degree. College degree holders earn more money, have the knowledge and skills to save and invest more of it, and have marketable skills that can't be taken away. Your education becomes even more valuable during an economic downturn because skilled, educated workers are retained longer. U7iy an Ancilk degree? We are right here in your backyard, iu:,t outside Plymouth, 2 miles south of less money going to school here, less time traveling, less noney on expensive dorm rooms and fees, and you can link ap w ith area resources. 3. You'll create a foundation to build on. A college education is .in investment that will continue to gam value. Having a college degree is becoming increasingly important in the job market because havuig a degree now will open doors to better jobs in the m ar future Having a good |ob lets you learn more skills and build earning power, which will in turn open more doors and make you more marketable later... and the cycle continues. Why an Ancilk degree? You'll also have future opportunities in ways you may not be considering now. When you graduate from Ancilla, you may not be thinking about a bachelor's degree or even graduate school. But as you get older, you may junexpectedly (develop a strong interest in medicine, law, or education. Having a degree that transfers already under your belt will allow you to pursue a future you don't see yet. b You'll always have an education. A college degree is an act mplishment. You may be the first person in your family to go to college or you may come from a long line of graduates. Either way, your degree stands for something. Knowing you earned your degree will undoubtedly provide you and your family with a tangible sense of pride and accomplishment. Why an Ancilk degree? The critical thinking and reasoning skills you learn at Ancilla will stay with you for a lifetime. You'll be able to make better, bigger plans and have the skills to see them through.

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The fallowing is the conclusion of a twopart column. Some people enjoy doing things the hard way. Perhaps it's a personal test to themselves to prove their perseverance or to prove someone else wrong. As for myself, I try to find the best and/or fastest way to do something so as not to waste my time. After all, you only live once (as the young people of today remind us with their YOLO antics). If I have a need from a service provider say I need new carpeting I will contact or visit a business that deals in flooring. If I've run out of something, for example my subscription to TV Guide, I contact the company to renew. And if I don't know how to contact someone, I will look at all the obvious places before asking around for the answer. Back to the TV Guide. I don't off-hand know what their phone number is, so I would look to the publication likely somewhere it says how to get more or I can just go from store to store (or even easier, call store to store) until I find one. It was the late, great, John Wayne that was penned as saying, "Life is hard. It's even harder ifvou're stupid" I'm no Einstein but Tne Duke was on to something. Finding the path of least resistance sometimes merely takes a little common sense. I wouldn't call the hospital cafeteria to ask about how much 1 owe them for my lab tests (and obviously that would never come to play as medical professionals clearly won't allow anyone to forget

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Several years ago, my husband and l had the privilege to travel to South Africa. We were part of a group of ministers that were studying conflict transformation. As part of this journey, we intentionally scheduled a lengthy layover in London. There we caught public transportation to the British Museum. We sought connection with the amazing "weapons to art" exhibit from Mozambique. One of the pieces that impressed me most was simply called "The throne." It is a product of the TAE project em Enxadas (Transforming Arms into Tools) whereby weapons previously used by combatants on both sides are voluntarily exchanged for agricultural, domestic and construction topis. This elaborate piece was obviously NOW, cont. from front

The open Third Ward council seat was left to Dale Stickel of the Elkhart County Republican Party to deal with. He looked at the two people who were hoping to be considered for the position that met all the requirements to fulfill the term. July 19, he appointed Jeffery Ziegler to the seat. "I contacted the local elected officials and asked for their input," Stickel explained. "This is the way I usually handle these appointments because I am not familiar with the local situation. There was a consensus, not unanimous opinion that favored Jeff (Ziegler). I also talked to both candidates and favored Mr. Ziegler just on general impressions and since that was he consensus. I went that direction. I

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what they owe); I wouldn't call my daughter's art teacher and ask how much money is left on her lunch card; and likewise I wouldn't call the BMV to see where I can find a tax form even though both the IRS and license bureau are government entities. If I had a dime for every time someone left a message on my office answering machine asking me for information about costs for an ad, or regarding their account, I could take a very long and well-earned vacation at a tropical resort. It's not so much bothersome as it is time-consuming for both parties and it's funny really because before the caller gets a chance to leave their call-back message, they are instructed where to call for what service and which department. The newspapers themselves also note (in two locations) what number to call and whom to ask for for their needs. The other day I felt genuinely awful for a woman who I had played phone tag with for days. For those that aren't familiar with it, phone tag is when person A calls person B and Bis busy, so A leaves a message. When B has the next opportunity to return a call to A, A is in the ladies room and thus can't

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fashioned from actual guns. However, these former weapons are now the seat, back, legs and arms of a handsome chair. Viewing these photos recently, 1 was reminded of a friend whose life exhibits similar transformation. Richard Propes is a man that experienced abuse. Propes, a paraplegic/ double amputee bom with spina bifida, is a sexual abuse survivor who recently published his story. Propes has become a popular inspirational Weaker with a unique ability to tell hard-core truths in

have no hard and fast rules and trust my own instinct but local input is the primary criteria in my selection process." Ziegler and his family (wife of 26 years Dawn; son Qark, 21; son Cole, 19; and daughter Lindsay, 17, a senior at North Wood High School) moved to Wakarusa in 2004. The principal (for the last two years) of Jimtown High School (four years prior he held the role as assistant principal), Ziegler said that he had had family in Wakarusa but it was the community itself, coupled with the commendable school system that brought him to finish raising his children in the area. "I had tlibught about running for council in the past," he explained, " but

talk to B at the moment. When A is available and calls B, B is in a drivethrough trying to order and then when B calls A back, A is in a meeting. The "game" can literally go on for weeks until the initial caller either gives up or finds the information or service elsewhere. As a reporter, I'm used to it because most stories begin that way. However, this woman and I played die game and once we finally connected on either end of the cell phone waves, she wanted an answer to something that I couldn't tell her. But, had she listened to the message on the answering machine, she couldn't save us both a lot of time and from needless chaos. We have amazing people that work for our small-town newspapers, many of them just waiting for the phone to ring. So please dear reader, look below at me box with the newspaper's name in it. There you will find tne names and departments and contact information for anyone you might need regarding this newspaper. We work in different offices in several towns and have computers with different programs which is why we each have specific roles to better serve you from. If you truly need me for something and can't reach me live, leave a message that way I will know you called and leave a number! If I had a nickel for every person who told me they've "been trying to get ahold of me" and when I ask if they've left a message (which I already know the answer to) they answer "well ... no," I could afford new clothes to wear on that trip.

heartfelt and occasionally quite humorous ways. This is his 23rd Annual Tenderness Tour, which includes stops in Middlebury, Elkhart, Goshen and Wakarusa. Working as a licensed counselor, I sometimes meet individuals that have become hardened because of the challenges they have faced in life. Some turn to alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behaviors because they aren't sure how to move ahead after such traumatic events. However, it is always inspirational to interact with one who has such a positive outlook and upbeat perspective, in spite of life's tremendous challenges. If you'd like to learn more about this man's inspirational journey as he raises funds for Elkhart County's Child and Parent Services, be sure and check out www.tendemesstour.com.

derful things this towfh does for families and during the holidays ... I just wanted to be more involved, see if I could add something to that, and also to give back to the community." Ziegler said he did not come onto the council with any personal agendas and simply wants to represent the people of Wakarusa by listening to them and trying to come to make the best decisions possible. "First of all, since I've been involved in education for such a long time I've learned that there's no one person that is set up as the leader per se," he said. "You are all part of a team. My role is to listen to the concerns and bring them to the council. I'd hope people would come in and voice their concerns in person at a meeting, but if they can't 1 would act as an advocate on their behalf but being only one person again, one person isn't in control, it's the entire council."

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