The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 June 1983 — Page 5

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4) Tie lucky bridegroom is John W. Grafton, son of Tob’ and Esther Miller of Osceola. Marty is the daughter of Jack and Jenny Oswald, owners of Three Hags. They plan to make their home on r 5 Syracise. just off the Milford-Syracuse Road on the Dewart Lake Road. Fallowing a honeymoon trip to Florida, Marty will work in Phil Beer’s office at Beer Realty. A BAND of residences south of Syracuse stretching to lake Wawasee and as far as Dewart Lake and REMC territory was without electrical power for a brief period Monday afternoon. According to NIPSCo linemen, “a circuit went out" causng the outage. In about an hour service was restored. THE AREA’S senior citizens who for the past several years have been using the Syracuse Scout

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BOOK PRESENTATION — Kathryn Teel. left, representing the Kosciusko County Republican Women's Club, presented Bonnie Bjella. Syracuse children's librarian, center, and Donna Angle, Milford children's librarian, with books made possible through the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project (MELP), , The Warsaw Community, Syracuse Public, Milford Public. Pierceton Publie. North WebsterTippecanoe Township and Mentone Bell* Memorial Libraries could choose one of three books presented by the committee. Those books are: “Fire of Life," the Smithsonian book of the sun; “Back to Basics." the Reader's Digest collection of traditional American skills: and “So Proudly We Hail," from the Smithsonian organization. ’ Committee members for the women's club who worked on the project were: Jean Messmore. president: Kathryn Teel; Helen Coons; and Sandra Frush.

Update — Hewitt fund growing

After approximately one year, the Tonda and Lisa Hewitt Fund, designed to aid a Syracuse mother and her five-year-old daughter who are victims of a rare skin disease, has collected nearly over $17,160. Progress has been made in the areas of fund raising and collecting pertinent medical information and options for Tonda and daughter Lisa, who suffer from Epidermolysis Bullosa. In April, the pair and their family, the Lloyd Kammerdieners, attended a workshop on the disease at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Mo. Dr. Arthur Z. Eise& professor and head of the division of dermatology at Washington University, presented slides explaining the scientific aspects of Epidermolysis Bullosa. Arlene Pessar, executive director of DEBRA (Distrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association), spoke on the nursing and care of the disease, and stressed the need for people to be educated on the ailment. Dr. Eugene Bauer, professor of medicine, division of der-

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Cabin as their Nutritional Site are looking for another site, according to Norma Roose of North Webster, who serves as co-ordinator for Kosciusko and Marshall Counties. Real Services has a site in Pierceton, Warsaw (Retired Tigers) and Syracuse where senior citizens gather each day foT a hot noon meal and to socialize... as one said, “to get out of the house." Since the inception of the program senior citizens from North Webster, Milford and Syracuse have been meeting at the Scout Cabin in Syracuse, but, inasmuch as the new Scout Cabin Committee plans to levy a charge for the use of the building in order to cover such fixed costs as utilities, the senior citizens, being without funds, are looking for an alternate site. Two sites under consideration are the meeting room at the Milford fire station and the new Milford Community Building.

matology, Washington University, spoke on the use of drug therapy as it relates to Epidermolysis Bullosa. From these sessions, the Hewitts received a great deal of valuable information concerning many aspects of their disease. Following the sessions, there was a brief question and answer period. The treatments offered by West German doctor Pavel Kozak were discussed. Dr. Bauer was hopeful that Kozak’s knowledge, which at one time appeared to be the Hewitts’ best hope for treatment, would become available in the United States. The development of a national registry of Epidermolysis Bullosa patients is being undertaken by Dr. Lawrence Schachner of the University of Miami, in hopes of better promoting inter-institutional collaborations. The future Epidermolysis Bullosa workshops will help to bring continued timely scientific exchange for a clearer understanding of this disease. These avenues of clinical and

diagnostic expertise, coupled with major research, will hopefully lead to the development of Epidermolysis Bullosa treatment centers in the United States. According to several knowledgable individuals working with the problem, such a clinic might be in operation in this country within a year. The sponsors of the fundraising for the Hewitt family (Kappa Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi) are excited by the prospects of treatment being available in the United States. The original goal of $60,000 included a sizeable allowance for overseas travel and living expenses. Members of the sorority are hopeful that the current and continuing donations will be adequate to begin treatments as soon as they are available in this country. Any questions concerning this continuing effort may be directed by Pastor Mike Johnson at 457-3391. Donations may be made at the main branch of the State Bank of Syracuse.

Mauzy named to state entergy board State Representative Thames Mauzy (R-Warsaw) has been appointed by House Speaker J. Roberts Dailey (R-Muncie) to the Indiana Energy Development Board. Established in 1960, the board promotes the use of Indiana’s own energy resources and fosters the development of new energy technologies. The board has placed a special emphasis on the development of new uses for Indiana coal and oil shale. “We have some very important work to do this summer,” said Mauzy. “When it was created, the board received an initial appropriation of SIOO,OOO. That amount was used through the awarding of energy research grants. As a result, the 1963 General Assembly gave the board the power to receive funds from the Corporation for Science and Technology in the amount of S2O million.” Mauzy added his duties will inHude the assurance that the money is used appropriately in an effort to promote and develop Indiana’s coal resources. According to Dailey, all board appointees are persons with special expertise in energy resource development. r■ IJOHNSON JOINS BROCK INDUSTRIAL — Former Elkhart .Memorial basketball coach Steve Johnson has joined Brock Industrial Storage and Delivery as Industrial Accounts Representative. according to Rene Cripe. Industrial Market Development Manager for the Milford firm. In his new position, Johnson will be working with new and existing industrial accounts and offer assistance in product development. Prior to joining Brock, Johnson was a biological sciences teacher and varsity basketball coach for Memorial High In Elkhart. Johnson graduated from North Central College in 1964. receiving his bachelor of science degree in biological sciences and physical education. He was awarded a master’s degree in 1968 from Indiana University. Johnson said his decision to join Brock was not a reflection on teaching and coaching. “1 was in teaching and coaching for 19 years, and thoroughly enjoyed it," he said. Johnson said when the opportunity presented itself to join an organization like Brock, he felt he had to take it. A native of Elkhart, Johnson makes his home there with his wife, Jeannine and their two children, Keith and Lad. Brock manufactures and markets a full line of hopperbottom and flat-bottom storage bins and bin accessories for industrial use.

Merit pay for Lakeland teachers?

By GARY LEWIS First In A Series If a merit pay system for teachers would be implemented in the Lakeland schools, administrators and school board members would generally support such a system. But the theory and the reality are two completely different issues, as board president Bill Little explained. “It’s a marvelous utopia that we all dream about." The dream for such a system is based on the simple facts of a democratic society. One President Ronald Reagen described as “The American Way.” Why shouldn’t teachers who demonstrate their willingness to excel be compensated? Recent government reports on the mediocrity eroding the educational system in America cry for change. In 'B4, the issue could very well become a “political football,” says Little. “Individually, teachers would feel they would like to be in favor of (merit pay) — Bill Little. School Board President “As a board member, I’ve long advocated it. We’ve generally felt it was something which was beyond us, but something we should stive for. But now it would appear that public sentiment may force some consideration of it. ” “I very much favor any kind of a merit pay system, because I don't think there exists right now a very good opportunity to reward the teachers who are doing a good job," said Dr. Howard Hull, principal of Wawasee High School. A system of rewards for teachers who do well in the classroom is not new to education. Evaluation procedures now underway periodically rate teachers on the basis of how they do their job. Usually, the only reward is a slap on a back and a handshake. At Wawasee, for example, students vote for a "Teacher of the Year.” Increasingly, however, this recognition by the students and their peers give way to monetary considerations The private sector is taking more and more of the good teachers out of the classroom and into secure, better paying, jobs. Henry Smith, former principal at Wawasee and newly elected board member, is familiar with the lure of private business. He left Wawasee to take a position as bank manager at Lake City Bank, and was later named vice-president. “You will not be confronted, (like) you are in public education, with confrontation everyday than when you go into a public school... a kid didn’t do his lesson, parents are upset, the administration wants this and that done, your peers are mad at you, it is confrontation," said Smith. And on top of it ail, the teacher finds himself or herself “woefully underpaid," according to the head of a' national teachers’ organization. The Need Although most rank-and-file teachers will probably not support any merit pay system, the present seniority system does not distinguish between the talented and the average. “Teachers want to know they are worth more than the teachers they know aren’t doing a good job. No one recognizes a poor teacher faster than another teacher. “It hurts them to know than just because they've both been there for 15 years they’re getting exactly the same money,' ’ said Hull. Lakeland Community Schools superintendent Don Arnold admits a disparity exists between teachers in his system. “I’d have to say yes, there are those who deserve more than others, based on many things, not only teaching ability but their willingness to go the extra mile," said Arnold. Rewarding these teachers would not eliminate the “average” teacher, says Smith. After all, average does not mean bad. “There is a world for an average person — that’s America.” “1 would like to think a system could be developed and it could work" — Don Arnold, Lakeland Schools Corporation Superintendent “1 don’t believe we have awarded, financially, dollars and cents, people for their efforts, initiative, aggressiveness, just simply dedicated people day-in and day-out,” added Smith. The Timing When to introduce such a system is the crucial thought for board member Marguerite Hoerr. “1 am not in favor of establishing a merit pay system in our corporation at this time," she said. What worries Mrs. Hoerr the most about a reward system is the potential problems it could create. “By moving too fast toward a merit pay system, we could create more problems for our educational system, not less." “It was conceived as a means to strengthen the educational system." Mrs. Hoerr said. “1 think there are alternative ways that we (should) consider first." “1 don’t see how we can come up with a good evaluation to decide,” she added. Her concern is not to criticize the theory behind the system, “We have a lot of teachers qualified for merit pay," but other changes would be better for the entire educational system. “1 prefer to add strength to our public educational system from another direction,” she said. “1 would prefer to establish higher standards and requirements when hiring beginning teachers. “Following employment, strong evaluation procedures are necessary,” she said. If the evaluations show weaknesses in areas, workshops could be offered, both on and off campus, and made more available. “If the merit pay system would evolve as a result of

Unsung hero — Mock: A kkl who hasn't outgrown desire

“1 like the excitement <rf when the call goes out, you don’t know what to expect or if it's bad. You don’t like to see other people go through that, but if you can help them some how, it just gives you a great feeling,” commented Ron Pollock, 19, a trainee on probation with the Syracuse Fire Department. Pollock was voted to the probation period in January after being a trainee since September He is one of the youngest firemen on the department and joined because of the excitement. “I’ve been told I’m a kid who has never outgrown the desire to be a fireman.” One of Pollock’s first calls as a fireman was a double fatahty accident that, he commented, he will always remember. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles and various other sports. He graduated from Wawasee in 1982 and is employed at Carriage, Millersburg. Boat found Jay Nicodemus, 701 Chicago St., Syracuse, reported he found a 14-foot steel boat at Hoy’s Beach, Syracuse. Nicodemus contacted police at l:St pm. on Tuesday, June H The owner of the boat has not been located.

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strengthening some of these things, then it could be applied in a practical way in years to come " The System The most difficult aspect of any merit pay. or reward system, is how to properly administer it. T Cooperation will be crucial for a program’s success, because teachers will probably / not agree with anything the administration sponsors, officials say. Simply put: “The question of evaluation would probably be of prime importance, and probably one of the most difficult to solve,” Little said. “It takes a great deal of time to evaluate a teacher properly Particularly, when a teacher is not as effective at their job as they could be. The traditional downfall of every merit pay system is in the evaluation procedure, when it <can> become a Chicago cronyism deal." Hull said Trying to protect against favoritism would be the goal of any merit pay system, according to Arnold. “I’m not saying how. but there would have to be a process established to take out the favoritism toward someone," he said. “Most of the evaluating systems are based on retention or dismissal, (it> does not reflect the degree of ability." he addl'd “There are too many variables, in my opinion, that must be worked out before such a system could succeed." — Marguerite Hoerr. School Board Member Making a system work would require the cooperation ol both the teachers and the administrators, says Arnold Input would be necessary or the entire process could be bogged down admist petty jealousies “They suppose administrators are smart enough to evaluate teachers for tenure, and I would assume we would have the same talent which should be able to come up with some sort of a system that would evaluate a scale, judge or rank teachers.” Little said. Smith thinks a system can be derived by the committee approach. Appointed teacher representatives would serve on a joint board with administrators to evalute a wide variety of teacher ability data. Competition among teachers, which critics charge could rum a school’s educational environment, is a factor which must be considered. How seriously it should be considered is still questionable, though “If you have good evaluators, you have good administrators, and basically you should have those kind of people in your top position because your paying excellent money for that type of educational leadership." Smith said “I think competition is healthy. I really don’t want to see teachers at each others throat, but you know if an administrator cannot pick out. . . who is saying what they want to hear, then they're not a good administrator." "In a democratic society, that's the .cornerstone of what makes us tick is competition,” added Smith. Making the system work would require the right amounfuf fundirig, an acceptable evaluation procedure and limiting negative competiveness. Little feels the chances of finding such a system to work would be slim. “Parents are going to know what teachers would be recognized as having more talent, or more expertise, "he said, meaning problems with scheduling “I don't know how your going to rationalize, as a parent, that your child might be in a class with an unmerited teacher." Across-the-board pay hikes for all teachers may be the solu tion most acceptable and workable, says Little, “I think that will be the solution. I would sense the administration would probably find that the problems are too great to be met.” Pay hikes will not solve the problem of good teacher retention. “That’s kind of the way we’re doing it now,” said Arnold The emphasis on teacher’s contracts are on degree achievements and experience “1 believe it is time to reward monetarily, those people in every building, who give the little extra" — lienry Smith. New School Board Member “I definitely feel we have master teachers on our staff that ought to be receiving more that we can recognize them on the present salary schedule.” Arnold added. Creating a system may only require utilizing systems already available, said Hull. Methods do exist that will objectively evaluate teachers. "There are instruments prepared that actually measure who talks to whom in the room, flexible use of schedules . . . are we teaching students to think, or are we teaching them to memorize dates? You need to memorize dates, of course, but where do we go from there — that’s where the teaching starts.” says Hull. The Approach Creating a merit pay system in the Lakeland School Corporation is possible. In fact. Little thinks a merit-reward system has more chance for success in the Lakeland system than others. “I'm not saying it’s impossible to administer, because I don’t think it is. Administrators have proved many, many, times they can rally to the need, but it would be difficult “1 think there’s probably more likelihood it would work locally than in other areas, because I think the ruralness of this area and the fact we deal with each other so closely ” would help. Little said. “1 don’t believe t the rank and file teachers really will look favorably upon a merit pay system." says Smith “There will have to be a compromise —a halfway point reached. Theres no doubt about that, for years we have ac- ' cepted the rank and file, seniority, degree thing as where Nou are on the salary schedule I don't believe you are going to com pletely reverse that. ”

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