The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 July 1989 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., July 19, 1989

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Community comer

Phil Metcalf, Wawasee H. S. teacher appointed to state commission

. By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer A math teacher at Wawasee High School Phil Metcalf of North Webster was appointed to the Education Certification and Licensing Commission on Friday, June 30, by Governor Evan Bayh. This appointment fits in with a pattern of involvement by Metcalf on behalf of teachers, as education is a profession that he is very proud of and for which he cares very’ deeply . “I knew I wanted to teach ever since I was in high school," Phil says. He did his undergraduate work at Ball State University and received a master's degree from Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. Profile Phil got into teaching as a substitute teacher in Muncie’s inner city schools Later, he moved back to North Webster and started teaching at the junior high in Milford where he taught math for 13 years. “I enjoyed teaching in the junior high when I was there," he tells, "they (junior high students) are a unique age." But at this level the subject matter was not challenging. Phil wanted to "teach" math. So, he moved to the high school, At Wawasee Phil teaches Enriched Algebra II and Algebra 11. One of the nice things about these two classes is that students choose to take them they are not "required" courses. In his classroom. Phil says he tries to make the subject matter as fun and as enjovable as he possiblv can. At the same time, he works to insure that his students are getting the background they need for upper level math courses and for college. In his 18 years in the classroom. Phil admits that students have gone through some changes. One of the most notable changes, according to Phil, is with respect to motivation. The idea of "learning for learning s sake" has been replaced with "what are we going to need this for?" With the lack of home support, a prosperous economy, television, and video games taking their toll on kids nationwide, teaching has

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become more difficult. Phil explains home support is not there like it used to be. Dinner conversations where parents would inquire about AT REST AT THE PIANO — Phil Metcalf of North Webster relaxes while playing a tune on the piano. A teacher at Wawasee High School. Phil has been in education for 18 years and is "Proud to teach” as his shirt illustrates. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton) what is going on at school are nonexistent. With the ability of finding a "decent paying job after high school,' kids do not see a need for education. Above minimum wage paying jobs are readily available in this area and kids are content with this work Finally, with the growing popularity of television and video games, kids can just sit and be entertained. And that is what kids are looking for in the classroom — entertainment.

v 9 — F \ Ba[./ BABY PHOTO CONTEST — Kosciusko County Right to Life is sponsoring the ninth annual Baby Photo Contest during the Kosciusko County Fair. The winners will be decided by a a penny-a-vote. The purpose of the contest is to create aw areness of the right to life. Prizes have all been donated by local businesses. The grand prize, valued at SIOO, is a family portrait session and Bxlo color portrait by Bob List Photography at Blosser’s. Second prize is a $25 gift certificate from A-l Hour Photo at Marketplace. Other prizes include a Precious Moments figurine from Herald Bookstore; alphabet picture. Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture: child’s book. Zondervan FamilyBook Store; wooden gift. Heritage Oak; floor plant. Creative Floral Design; chocolate pizza. Karie’s Konfectionery; 10 free gallons of selfserve premium pure water, Rabb Water Systems, Inc.; and three prizes of writing paper with envelopes. Warsona Printing. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to send in photos of children three, years old or younger with an entry fee to Kosciusko County Right to Life, P.O. Box 1162, Warsaw, Ind. 46580. Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope so the photograph may be returned after the contest. For more information regarding the entry fee, please call 269-1261. Entries should be mailed in by July 27, or may be taken to the Right to Life Booth in the Merchants’ Building during the Kosciusko County Fair. (Photo by Bob List)

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All of these facts make teaching a difficult profession. To be successful, a teacher first “has to like kids,” Phil remarks. Secondly, a teacher really needs to have a “knack” for this work. Knowledge of subject matter is important, but people can know what they are talking about and still not be able to teach effectively or to manage a classroom, adds Phil. “It’s very difficult to be up and on for six periods a day,” he notes. No matter how difficult, Phil really loves his profession. He is involved in the WCEA (Wawasee Community Educators Association), ISTA (Indiana State Teacher’s Association) and NEA (National Education Association). On the local level, Phil works with contract negotiations. He explains his goal in negotiating is “to attain the rights and monetary status teachers deserve.” In other countries, Phil notes that teachers are held in higher esteem than they are here. What people need to realize, says Phil, is that “wherever you are right now (the profession you are in) it is the result of school and it took a teacher to get you there." And although teachers may not be regarded very highly, they are now expected to teach morals and other life skills to their students. “More is expected of a teacher,” says Phil. As a state delegate of the National Education Representative Assembly, Phil was among 8,000 representatives gathered in Washington to discuss educational concerns. “It’s something I could do for the profession,” says Phil. This concern for the profession prompted his application to the Certification and Licensing Commission. As a member of this commission. Phil says he hopes their studies leads to some standards in the teaching profession. They will be meeting twice in August and will make their initial report in November of this year. Their final report will be released in November of 1990. Phil and his wife, Karilyn, live near the lake and they are very happy about that as Phil says they are “comfortable around water.” Karilyn is an elementary music teacher in North Webster. In his spare time, Phil says he enjoy reading and playing the piano. In the summer, he spends a lot of time gardening and landscaping and he relishes this work. He and his wife are movie buffs, and they also enjoy traveling. As a resident of North Webster, Phil was born and raised here. Phil says he “enjoys this area very much.” “I feel comfortable here," he shares, “and I am lucky to teach in this area." He points out, “our school system has a great set of teachers and staff. . they are caring and knowledgeable.”

BPW to make donation, supply BBQ dessert The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Syracuse recently held their monthly meeting. The meeting opened with the pledge to the American flag and reciting of the club collect. A welcome was extended to three guests, members returning from vacation, and one new member, Lee Ann Hubbs Reports were given from the secretary, treasurer and standing committees. The club voted to give a monetary donation and supply dessert for the “Music in the Park” chicken barbecue to be held at Lakeside Park on August 3. Decorations by committee members Mimi Loveless, Jean Niles and Lois Schearer were in keeping with the Fourth of July holiday. Door prizes were given to Anna Craw, Donna Conder and Fredetta Money. The meeting was closed with a reading by Gloria Hodler. Genealogy Society to hear June Johnson The Genealogy Society will meet on Wednesday. July 19, in the REMC meeting room, Warsaw, at 7 p.m. The speaker for the evening will be June Johnson of the Kosciusko County Health Department. She will tell the members about the “do’s” and “don’ts” of searching in health department records, and what one might expect to find when asking for a record. The public is invited to attend. Mobile Meals Drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: July 24-July 28 MONDAY — Donna Wolfe TUESDAY- Mary Jane and Ken Bowton WEDNESDAY - Jim and Margaret Mylin THURSDAY - Jack Oswald FRIDAY — Dorothy Kitson Volunteer drivers for Milford Mobile Meals are: July 24-July 28 MONDAY — Ray Sorenson TUESDAY — Leatrice Rapp WEDNESDAY — Bob and Marge Groves THURSDAY - Don and Bernice Ahrns FRIDAY — JoEllen Free

CALENDAR Week of July 19 To July 26 V WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, Syracuse School LRC North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., Town Hall, Fire Station Syracuse Lions Club fKA 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant Syracuse PTO 7 p.m., Syracuse LRC Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Psi lota XI 7:30p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 8 p.m., Lakeland Eagles THURSDAY Ebenezer Ladies Aid 2p.m. Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., Milford Fire Station Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., Legion Hall itl - FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., now meeting at C.A.R.S., Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies I 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 am., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 am., North Webster Church of God meeting room FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Gropp’s Restaurant "’nwasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m., Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse

Milford PTO officers meet

Officers of the Milford ParentTeacher Organization met recently in the home of Jody Frown, r 2, Milford, to discuss plans and activities for the upcoming school year. The officers for the 1989-90 school year are Jody Brown and

AAUW holds successful book sole

Members of the Warsaw branch of the American Association of University Women can claim a major success for this year’s book sale. The 40th annual sale was held during Pioneer Days and the organization took in a record $2,495*99. During the course of the

Missy Sorensen, co-presidents; Beth Lamb, vice president; Anne Troup, secretary; and Marilyn Powell, treasurer. The Milford PTO is hoping for a lot of parental involvement and support again this year to bring about another successful year.

Pioneer Days festival, large numbers of book worms flocked to browse through the many books available at the sale. Boxes of books covering everything from cooking to sports and a sizable amount of fiction as well, caught the eyes of book buyers Some money from the book sale will go to local scholarships