The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 January 1988 — Page 9

School news

Partners in Education is seeking more participants

The Partners in Education program is beginning a new phase with the second semester of the school year. Businesses in the five-school area have been contacted to gain their assistance in forming partnerships with the school systems. To enable more information to be obtained from businesses to further the partnership program at Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Warsaw, Wawasee, and Whitko students will be contracting businesses and making appointments so they can interview businesses interested in becoming involved in a partnership. Students will complete a business profile at the time of the interview which designates the area in which a business will be willing to participate. The interview takes approximately 45 minutes of the businesses time. After a business profile has been received a potenActivities at Youth Center K The following are activities that will be taking place soon at the Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse: Gymnastics — Session 1: Thursdays, Jan. 14-March 3; session 2: Thursdays, March 10-May 5. No classes during spring break. Beginners classes are from 4-5 p.m.; advanced beginners, 5-6 p.m.; and intermediates, 6-7 p.m. Sue Ganshorn instructor. Pre-school perceptual motor development — This class is for children ages th'ree-five years. If anyone is thinking of placing his pre-schooler in gymnastics, this class is a good one to take first. Children three-five years need to learn eye/hand and eye/foot coordination, as well as balance, spatial awareness and the ability to listen to directions in a group. Pre-gymnastics skills will also be taught in this class. Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 1, from 10-10:45 a m. and 4:30-5:15 p.m. Linda Hickey instructor. Pre-registration is requested for both of these classes. Judo — Learn this Japanese art of physical endurance. Class is for school-aged children through adults. Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tim Stouder instructor. Winter wonderland ceramics — Wednesday, Jan. 13, 4-6 p.m. Rose and Fremont Clair, The Pebble Patch Shop. For more information, call the Youth Center at 457-3055.

Sports —7 7 Equipment check: Take a lesson from bowling | By CHUCK PEZZANO ~ The war on illegal sports equipment gets boring. Baseball bats and gloves have been in the spotlight recently, but there have been problems in all sports. In many, the situations would be laughable, if they were not so serious. * - The solution is simple, as bowling discovered so many years ago. Check out the equipment before it is used. Before the start of each baseball game, any bat or glove not passing muster is tossed out before a player uses it, and the same can be done in all sports. If a player does sneak in illegal equipment, make the penalty stiff enough so that he, his team, or his organization knows better the next time. If there is a next time, insure that there never will be another next time, You say it just can’t be done, that it would be too cumbersome, and maybe too expensive. Let’s look at bowling again. Ever since bowlers realized that a heavier ball, or a dodo ball (a ball purposely made off balance by placing weight improperly to give the ball extra action) might provide an advantage, there have been rules to thwart the cheats. In almost every tournament, bowling balls are checked. If not, the tournament director or official always has the right to spot check any ball in use. , . , . At an average pro tournament, with 160 entries, the ball weighing crew, with special sales and durometers (to check ball surface hardness) handles more than 1,000 bowling balls. At the annual American Bowling Congress and Women’s International Bowling Congress championships, some 100,000 bowling balls are screened. Bowling balls can be rejected for various reasons, too heavy, out of legal balance, surface too soft, etc. Some can be redrilled to meet specifications. Those that can’t are tossed out. Bowlers caught using illegal equipment can lose the ball, be fined, forfeit any prizes they might have won, or even be suspended. Once a bowling ball has been checked the serial number is recorded, and in many cases when it is used again, only the number is checked. There can be tampering between usages, but that’s when the big penalties come. It seems that cheating has become somewhat of a pastime when it comes to sports, either with the equipment used or with the people involved, using drugs or other chemical substances. Baseball has been in the spotlight in recent months. Baseball is big time. But tampering with bats and other equipment is bush, and unfair 7 to the majority of players who are honest. And sadly, often it isn’t the way things are that matters as much as how they seem to be. And one or two incidents of the use of illegal equipment and all are marked as cheaters. Checking equipment will keep almost everyone honest, and deal with those who aren’t. Bowling has proven that over the past 80 years or so. Other sports might do well to follow that successful lead.

tial match is made with a school. Then a specific school is contacted and informed which business could assist jt with its needs. Local businesses have a wealth of knowledge that could enhance many different arenas in the school systems. PIE needs to identify what areas of expertise that business would be willing to share with a classroom, and the business profile supply the organization with that information. There are a variety of ways businesses can participate in the program. They can offer tours of their facilities, have employees available to speak to specific classes according to their area of expertise, sponsor internships during the School year or through the summer, provide mentors for specific job specializations, or have job shadowing on a limited basis for a specific area of interest. The unique quality of the Partnership Program is that it is between the teacher and the business person to set up the type of program they want to have for a partnership. They each identify their specific needs, resources, and limitations and then establish what they can accomplish together. The Partnership Program for the five-school area is addressing two specific goals. The first ob-

HL * st WjF a® i 1* i 1 ? |||| Z 1 ww NEW QUALIFIED MEDICATION AIDES — These students have successfully completed the Indiana State Board of Health approved course in medication administration for non-licensed personnel. This included classroom work* a supervised practicum and achievement of a passing score on the test administered by the Indiana State Board of Heealth. They have attained the title of Qualified Medication Aide and may administer medications in health facilities under the directionand guidance of professional medical personnel as defined in the Indiana Code 16-10-2. Instructor for the Ivy Tech of Warsaw course was Bonnie’ Andrew, RN. Pictured from the left in front are Susan Lippold, Lois Gill and Brenda Gagnon, Grace Village; Cinda Sue Ogden, Miller’s Merry Manor; Paula Ray, Mason’s Health Care Facility; and Jody Blue and Teresa Engle, Prairie View Rest Home. In back from the left are Marjeanna Layne and Maria Hernandez, Prairie View Rest Home; Dorthea Himes and Jacqueline Johnson, Lakeland Loving Care Center; andvJane Hutchison and Rhonda Wrnatter Hill, Mason’s Health Care Facility. u . . ' .

jective is to identify, develop, and implement a curriculum in the five-school area that reflects changing employability needs. The second objective is to establish a career life planning process for students. The first year of the Partnership Program is involving students in grades 9-12. Next year the program will encompass grades K-8 in addition to building on the programs instituted the first year in grades 9-12. The five school corporations involved in the program are at different phases within the program due to the size of the school system, the iriternal operations of the school system and the objectives targeted by each school system. Tippecanoe Valley and Triton Jr./Sr. High are at the implementation stage with Warsaw Senior High, Wawasee Community Schools, and Whitko High School in the developmental stages. Businesses that have been instrumental in starting partnerships within the school systems are DePuy; First National Bank Warsaw, Etna Green Branch; and Bertsch Service. Businesses interested in supporting local school systems in an effort to enhance today’s students for tomorrow’s work force through Partnerships should call Mary Jo Herrin, Chamber of Commerce, 267-6311.

Milford library board holds year-end meeting

The Milford Public Library Board of Trustees held its 1987 year-end meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Terry Beatty, president. Minutes of the December 1 meeting were read and approved. There was no treasurer’s report or librarian’s report given. Claims were filed in the amount of $7,096.92 and approved. In old business, personnel policies were distributed and approved. Their approval came on a motion by Della Baumgartner and seconded by Julie Gunden. In new business, election of officers was tabled until next month when the whole board will be present. An annual transfer of LIRF in the amount of SI,OOO was made. An excess levy fund was established which was moved by Mrs. Gunden and seconded by Faulty chimney is cause of fire A faulty chimney on a fireplace was the cause of a fire December 27, at the R. R. Smith Home, r 3 box 263, Syracuse. Damage was estimated at $5,500. Syracuse Firemen were called to the home at 3:30 a.m. and found the owner had taken the siding off of the outside of the house where he put out a fire. Firemen went inside the home and found a bedroom full of smoke and fire under the floor and in the sidewall. The owner was advised not to use the fireplace until a contractor has repaired it. In other fire calls the past several weeks, the firemen were called to Miller’s Merry Mannor, Inc., Pickwick Road, at 11:11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, when a motor on a bed became hot. There was not damage listed. An alarm malfunction at the Wawasee Spinks Condominiums sent firemen to the complex at 1:06 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2. There was no fire.

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MAKING WAY FOR PLAY — Syracuse School students returned to classes Monday amid a new look, with two houses starting their journey elsewhere as constructors make way for a new playground.

The houses, located on the property on the south side of the school, were lifted from their foundations during the two-week Christmas break. A playground at the rear of the school will lose its grounds when renovations are started, thus a new playground will be built where the houses once stood. .

Anti-drug program set for schools

The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Junior High School anti-drug and alcohol programs will begin in February. That month had been proclaimed anti-drug month in 1987 by the Syracuse Town Board. Officer Calvin Kline of the Syracuse Police Department will be in charge of the program this year. Assisting Kline will be Trooper Steve Embree of the Indiana State Police Department and Burdell Blackburn, juvenile officer of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The officers have already met with Principal John Nabb and the program will be scheduled for the fifth through eight grade students, beginning the first week

School lunch menu

WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL January 11-15 MONDAY — Mostaciolli or chicken nuggets w/fries, buttered broccoli, pear slices, and milk TUESDAY — Cream chicken on a biscuit or pig-in-a-poke, whole baby carrots, peach slices, peanut butter fudge, and milk WEDNESDAY - Lasagna w/garlic toast or tenderloin sandwich, tossed salad, jello w/apple chunks and topping, and milk THURSDAY - Ham slice w/new buttered potatoes or sloppy Joe sandwich, buttered peas, mixed fruit, and milk FRIDAY - No school! End of semester.

Mrs. Baumgartner. It was approved. Mrs. Baumgartner resolved that the Bond and Interest Debt Fund be declared dormant — the outstanding debt has been paid in (full. The amount of $2,363.37 will be transferred to the Operating Fund. This was seconded by Mrs.

$2,500 damage when tractor trailer hits truck

The consumption of alcohol contributed to a two-vehicle collision at 8:10 p.m. last night, Tuesday, when the 1987 Chevrolet truck Blaine M. Gilbert, 21, Winona Lake, was driving struck a 1984 Mack tractor trailer driven by Terry B. Dauberman, 40, Stroh, Ind. Dauberman was traveling In fashion A word of caution to those who received cash for Christmas. Don’t join the crowd and buy just to be buying. Before going shopping, check your wardrobe. Which good garments will be up-to-date with just a change of blouse, skirt, sweater or scarf? Try to increase your mix-match selections. Winter pastels will continue to be popular in spring fashions. Shoes require the same thought. Many styles and colors are fashionable.

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in February and lasting until the end of the month. Nabb has scheduled a meeting January 11 for the officers to meet with junior high teachers to discuss some of the topics that they believe the children might respond to. Two videos, “Reach Out and “Teen Alcohol”, will be shown to the children. “Reach Out” is an 11 minute video that stresses the consequences of drugs and alcohol. “Teen Alcohol” is a video designed to stimulate discussion about teen alcoholism and what can be done about it. The two videos are part of the Syracuse Police Department video library, which was donated

MILFORD 1 SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH January 11-15 MONDAY — Hamburger sandwich, French fries, fresh orange slices, granola bar, and milk ■> TUESDAY — Taco salad w/corn chips, buttered peas, banana pudding, cookie, ana milk WEDNESDAY - Steakette, whipped potatoes w/gravy, California blend, strawberry shortcake, and milk THURSDAY — Macaroni and cheese, sausage links, buttered green beans, apple salad, and milk , FRIDAY - No school! End of semester.

Myers and approved. Mrs. Gunden moved that $58.66 should be transferred from utilities with $6 to rentals and $52.66 to dues. This was seconded by Mrs. Baumgartner and approved. The 1988 salary schedule was proposed and moved by Mrs.

south on SR 15, approximately one-half mile north of CR 1150 N, when he spotted Gilbert on his side of the street and swerved to avoid a direct collision. Gilbert’s vehicle was struck on the front by the dual wheels of the tractor Dauberman was pulling, causing up to $2,500 damage to both vehicles. Gilbert was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content over .10 percent after police

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through the generosity of the Syracuse Merchants and Business Association over the past two years. hhWAWASEE TEACHER HONORED — The Division of Education of Indiana UniversityPurdueUnivt <y in Fort Wayne has announced the induction of Judith T. Deck as a charter member of Kappa Delta Pi, Rho Kappa Chapter, during the installation of the chapter and initiation of members ceremony on Nov. 17,1987. Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society of Education was founded in 1911. It encourages high professional, intellectual and personal standards and recognizes outstanding contributions to education. Membership invitation is based upon outstanding academic achievement and exemplification of educational ideals and leadership. Deck is a senior who resides at Lake Wawasee with her four children. She is a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church and is affiliated with \ Wawasee Community School Corporation as a substitute teacher.

Myers and seconded by Beatty. This was approved. Present were Terry Beatty, Julie Gunden, Julie Myers, Della Baumgartner and Mary Jurss. Elmer Hartter, Phil Beer and Bill Leemon were not present. The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

tested him at .19 percent after the collision. No one was injured in the incident. Housing construction down Housing construction plunged 8.2 percent in October, the biggest decline in more than three years, the government reported. Analysts blamed the setback on rising mortgage rates and fears spurned by the stock market collapse.

Wed., January 6,1988 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Expanded ITD curriculum at WHS next school year

Wawasee High School students could benefit greatly from an expanded curriculum in the school’s Industrial Technology department next school year. The changes deal with a curriculum featuring a wide variety of courses. Until the change, students were limited in their courses, selecting from a construction-based curriculum. The new courses cover four clusters of industrial technology — communication, construction, manufacturing and transportation. Each subject cluster begins with an introductory course and progresses into research and development. “I think this could be a great addition to our school,” said Jim Alford, Wawasee’s industrial technology department chairman. “It will bring our program up to date, benefitting more students. I’m enthused.” The format of the classes compare, in principle, with Junior Achievement. The main difference, however, is the new courses are built around manufacturing products. J/A focuses a great deal of attention on the business end of production. “This will be exciting and a nice improvement to the school,” said Wawasee principal Ned Speicher about the changes. “We’ll have more types of kids involved in the field of industrial technology.” j The change in curriculum was prompted by the state, which moved towards the modern

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courses, according to the high school principal. “Students will see the whole gamut of the business area,” added Speicher. “The building world is changing, these are important areas to learn.” Previously, students learned how to build, whether in woods, metals or small engines. Students will continue to build projects, but will be taught a more complete process of construction. Furthermore, students will work together in building a business, producing a product and marketing the item. Construction of the item will be selected by students, with assistance from the industrial technology department. Joining Alford in preparation for the new courses are a veteran cast of instructors, including George Vitaniemi, Jim Jones and Rudy Cesco. All four teachers are presently teaching industrial arts at Wawasee. “Hopefully this program will be successful,” said Alford. “There have been some pilot schools already, some that had good success, others not as successful.” According to Alford, the success of the program depends on how well the teachers ‘sell’ the program to the students. The larger number of students mean greater learning opportunities. With the addition of the new curriculum, Wawasee’s industrial wing will need a facelift. Renovation of the present facilities will be completed at the start of school next year.

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