St. John Communicator Vol. 1 Issue 1 April 1996

28 Pages·1996·48.1 MB·English

by  Lake County Public Library

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OHANNA, WIFE- JOHN HACK
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admitted to the Union as a that after the area was sur- forty acre piec of land
state in December of 1816. veyed the government located approximat one
A that time, the entire opene it up to settlers at a half mile east ofpresen
northwestern partof the very low cost. Hack, and Route 41 and southof Joliet
state was a true American those who followed, were Street. The land was pur-
Wilderness, andthe area farmers and owned no land chased from the Departme
that was to be Lake Count inGermany The worked of the Interior, and the deed
was apart ofthis vast for the larg landowners in whic still exits, bore the
wilderness. their Fatherland. The did- signatur of President John
It was in 1832 after the n’t earn much, nor did the Tyler, John Hack’s name
peace treaty with the spen much, so th were was carried on the deed as
Indians, when the United able to save muchof the “John Hawk”, a mis-
States purchas this north- meager paythey received. spellin that was later cor-
western par of Indiana Over here was the opportu- rected when he made his
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Hewlett, Ma Roach & Ma Decker, Frank Roach Senior
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be about the St John, Schererville and & “t St April
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activities into your home, and to keep
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steady reader of the St. John S00 £08,
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a lot of pictures of town activities in_
future issues.
Next issue we will publis as many let-
ters to the editor as possible hope
yo will give us your positiv feedback
on this first effort with any suggestion
on what you would like to see covered
in yous.local newspaper.
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Kammer&#3 Post Office and Saloon in 1895 when he was. the
Postmaster. The building is still lived in and is located across
the street fram the town hal] at the northeast corner of Thiel and
93rd Streets.
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LAKE CENTRAL HIGH
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Elect Ma D& Pizza start
serving a homemade pizza
THE PLAcE in the earl 1960& from
JULI N 365 Hegewisc t Dyer, to
St. John. My father built
i SERVING ONLY THE FINEST his business on one very
a — importan concept. Provide
; the community with a homemade pizz with only
the freshest topping and top grad meats. We are
Democratic Candidate for proud today to still operate Mama D& b this
JUD idea. We mak our pizza from scratch and buy
our meats locally from STOP & SHOP MEATS.
: ‘ | This is how we insure that our pizza is only of
Lake County Court - Division III the freshest quality. If you already enjoy our
pizza, we hope you let us continue servin you.
If you&# never tried a Mama D& pizza we hop
** : ou will. ama a;gp ras Bo Sulek
95 % Criminal Conviction Rate as Lake County
Come join us in our newly
Prosecutor
remodeled full service
** Domestic violence Instructor for Police Officers dining room.
PIZZA PASTA SANDWICHES
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Fraternal Order of Police, Dye Lodge 169 Delivery To...
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Hoederi te es $8.95 : Hours:Mon.-Fri.9-12 &1-4; & Evenings by appointment
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FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY J&a
Photo & Camer
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9209 Wicker (Rt 41 « Hig qualit phofinishing
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GERRY SCHEUB
Gerry Scheub pledge as your
2nd District Lake County Commissioner
A LIFETIME OF
he will work actively for:
INVOLVEMENT!!!
INFRASTRUCTURE
* developmentand repair of roads,
PRESENT INVOLVEMENT bridges and a
. workinam jow of trafafic
Schererville LIONS CLUB
Schererville FOP * renew the effort with State and Federal officials for a
St. Michael’s HOLY NAME SOCIETY new east-west corridor
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #8082
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
* promote the development of goodpaying
PAST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT manufacturing jobs
* work together wit State and Federal agenciesto
OUR LADY of MERCY HOSPITALS promote our counties “Brownfield” sites for reus:
Board of Directors * seek advice and help from business, educational
LCEOC South County Board agencies and unio officials
ST. MICHAEL’S FOOTBALL
Coach 23 years WELFARE REFORM
ANDREAN FRESHMAN FOOTBALL * take welfare off of county property tax rolls
Coach 6 years * propose ne legislation to make welfare a state wide
SCHERERVILLE GIRLS SOFTBALL funded program
* make recipients perform public service o participate in
Manager/ President job skill programs
SCHERERVILLE JAYCEES
Key Man Award CRIME PREVENTION
SCHERERVILLE MAN OF THE YEAR * work closely with the Sheriff&#3Departmen and local
AWARD law enforcement officials to increase and enhance
ST. JOHN BOSCO YOUTH AWARD law enforcement presence throughout the county
25 years of youth service * start a county wide abandoned building removal
REV. VINCENT MOONEY AWAR -- CYO pcrroimgrinaamls,todrtuakge daewaaleyrstheasnedagreaasng ofmermebfeurgse for
supports using the Paramore Nursing Home for a
* county morgue
POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT * proposes a new county wide substance abuse program
DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT COMMITTEE
28 years GERR SCHEU PG
ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE LAK COUNT COMMISSIONE mm unfairness of cuarreent property
20 years ee * stop penalizin homeowners and businesses for
ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CHAIR revitalizing
14 years COMMITTE T LAK COUNT * prioritizespending and maximize efforts to reduce
ACCESSIBILIT county government costs
ACCOUNTABILIT ENVIRONMENT
COMMUNICATI s _ Sa ra ee _ contamination
in areas on water
DEMOCRA * promote our counties “Brownfield” sites for reuse
PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO ELECT GER SCH
SSUES a csongneenennetee: mip ey pa, -wanit Soap eais Paes
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available to Northwest Indiana.
Featurin Time/ School Reports Local Sports,.Kid Klub,
Candidates Profile Timel Tips Teachers Talk, and soon
PHON NET, where buyer and sellers come togethe for mutual
profi New Autos, Used Autos, Real Estate Travel, Business
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We announce School Delay and Closures!
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suppor the followin sponsors:
Dr. Calvin Scott Omni 41 Sport & Fitness Mercantile Ban
Chevro
Securit Federal Bank NIPSCO Carroll
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Lincoln Wa Animal Comple Waste Manageme of N.W. Indiana
Industri
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| 9209 Wicker Av
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$5.00 Quantum Perm
Horseradish Sauce
4-1-96 4-13-96
(Often used for sliced MON -+Ri 430-500 -
tomatoes or and sliced THURSAEVE6N:0IN0-G2:00W (00 Regular Price $41.00
ai 365 cucumbers
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For the Bes in RV Equipme Price C- Cream ( Trayél
4 Seaso
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4 tsp Horseradish
Whi the cream, add salt
SALES & SERVICE Jayco and horseradish
833 W Lincoin Highwa
HIGHWAY 41 NORTH
ST. JOHN, IN 46373 YouLoveTHi PLAc 2. Mock Hollandaise (2S1che9rerville8, 6Ind5ian-a243632753
Sauce
3 Tbsp Butter Where in the world
2 Tbsp Flour
1/2C tswatesralt do you want to go
paprika
Juice of 1/2 lemon Let ourfriendly, professional staff get you there.
whole egg or 2 egg *Cruises +-Hawaii »Vega + Honeymoons
yolk
Blend 1/2 of the butter in Ets Sherman, Owner Karen Sepiol Mana
CAMARE
saucepan, Add water and
brin to boilin point, stir-
ring constantly, add sea-
soning, and pour while
boiling Add remaining FREE
butter & serve
FOR NO PURCHASE REQUIRED
3. White Sauce
LAKE COUNTY RECORDE 2tbsp Butter 3 GALLONS FREE
1C. Milk Bottle Deposi Require
2 Tbs Flour
1/4 tsp salt EENIGENBUR QUALITWATER
“VOTE FOR THE FUTURE TODAY” Melt butter and blend in 9767 WICKER
flour, Add milk, stirring ST. JOHN,IN
constantl Cook about 5 NO LONG TERM LEASE
minutes, add salt. EVERYDAY COOLER RENTAL $6.95/MONTH
PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF MARK T. CAMARENA
FO LAK COUN BeCoEE LOO NE OT
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GUTIERRE
SAVE SAVE SAVE
ST. JOHN LAUNDROMAT
FOR
9450 Joliet St. COUNT CORONE
St. John
365-8282 DEMOCRAT MA 7, 1996
(Behind MAMA D’S PIZZA)
VOLUNTEERS FOR GUTIERREZ FOR COUNTYCORONER
OPEN 7 DAYS
Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
ELEC
DEMOCRA
DAVE HARRE
FIRST LOADS FIRST LOADS
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
MINIMU 4 LOADS
COME IN WITH THIS FLYER DURING ATTENDANT Hours & SAVE
DISTRICT #12
ATTENDANT
Monday, Wednesda & Friday 9 a.m, - 1 p.m, and 6 p.m, - 9 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m, - 9 p.m, FACT: 1. GRIFFITH RESIDENT
Saturday 8 a.m. - 12‘p.m and 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY DROP OFF AVAILABLE FACT: 2. POLITICAL SCIENCE
LOWEST PRICES IN THE AREA
FACT: 3. NOT CONTROLLED BY
NEW OWNE - OPEN 7 DAYS EAST CHICAGO POLITICAL MACHINE
DON’T WAST TIME!
WILL REPRESENT SCHERERVILL
WE WILL DO YOUR LAUNDRY
ST. JOHN, AND GRIFFITH
DROP OFF YOUR LAUNDRY BEFORE 11:00 A.M.
CHICAG
MO MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY O SATURDAY NOT JUST EAST
TUESDAY & THURSDAY BEFOR 8 A.M.
; PICK UP AFTER 6 P.M. SAME DAY PAID FOR “BSYTATTHEE RCEOPMRMEITSTEENETATTIOVEELEDCISTTRDICAVTE12HARRETOS
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YOU COUNTY
TEN LAKE PARKS
WHIHALA BEACH
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COUNTY PARK 3 5
$ Py$ Bie
1561 Park RoadWhiting, Indiana 46394. © 5
Travel Cline Ave. north to Rile Road exit and fol- s 2 e ORs . e $
low par directional signs on Indianapolis Blvd. to £s|%5\¢ “ eS. eit} 1 ee
117th. Take 117th to the park Boat launch open e 3s|52|s2|/538| 53 2 3 g8
daily 4:30 a.m.-7 p.m., April-Nov. Beach open 10 = Snes BS is et el °=
a.m. -7 p.m. Memorial Da - Labor Day. Gwia Ma No. 2 3 4 6 8 9 10
GIBSON WOODS FF StRoE| Acreage 21 178 83 687 120 923 290 296 405 930
NATURE PRESERVE
ae °
6201 Parrish Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323.
Exit Cline Avenue in Hammond at 169th, west to Banque Facilities s
Parrish Avenue, then north to Gibson Woods. Park
open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Awareness Center open 5arbecue Facilities ® ® ® b e ® ®
11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Barrier Free Trail & ®
Se aie = —
Barrier Free Toilet e;e e * & * a 3
el Eochettet Courts fightey) e
4801 West 29th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46409.
Exit 80/94 at Burr Street, travel south, then east BoatLaunch publicAccess| ®
on 29th Avenue to Lake Etta. Park open 7 a.m. - Campin (Group only/Primitive) *
dusk year round ee
OAK RIDGE PRAIRIE Canoe Launch (N Rentals) s .
COUNTY PARK Club House e
301 South Colfax Street, Griffith, Indiana 46319.
[78S Country Ski Rental ° ® e ®
Located southeast of Broad and Main streets in
Griffith. Travel Main Street to Colfax turn south on Cross Country Ski Trails & 2 ’ t e e
Colfax, for ¥ mile to the . pa Park op.en 7 a.m. - Fishing (Fee/Stocked) e ® .e |e
dusk yea round.
GOLF COURSE j Fishing Pier & tr *
6400 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410:
F ates sss : = =
Exit Interstate 65 west at 61st Avenue to Harrison
Street, then south for % mile. Fitness Trail (Handicap e ®
DEEP RIVER Food Concessions c » 6
COUNTY PARK
India= Gift Sho e ° .
9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Hobart, 46342.
Travel U.S. 30 to Rt. 51 then north on Rt.51 to first Golf/Pro Sho e
stop sign (Ol Lincoln Highway). Turn right (East Hayrid (Tractor Drawn . ae
onto Old Lincol Highw then 2% mile t the
}-——— -
“w and (Lake and Porter) County Line Road. Park sid Se e e e e e e e e
aop.men.-57p.am.m.., -Mdauysk1-yOeacrtobreorun3d1.. Buildings soorpe,en 10 Historical Buildings e e
s
LEMON LAKE =} Horseback Riding (N Rentals) e 6 *
COUNTY PARK
MalinaWow & Weter Fow! v
$222W. 133rdAvenue, Crown Point indiena 46007.
Located on 133rd Ave. approximately % mile east Ice Skatin e &
of Cedar Lake. Travel Indiana 55 south to 133rd = ti“os Staff - ? 2
Avenue, then west for about 3 miles to par entrance.
Park open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Memorial Da - Labor Jogging * * & e * * ® a
Day. andi a rest of year. setae Ginter e
142nd and Unio Street, Leroy, IN 46355. Paddle Boat Rental e o
Exit Interstate 65 east at Rt. 231 Hebron, travel
[Parkin F (Seaso Only e|e e,;ej;e
east 7 miles and follow sign to the park Park open
7 a.m. - dusk year round. aa Photo Blinds *
ow ‘aisix
[Bionic Shelters ele elelele|le
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x Ploale Tables © A R oS eS
3606 Belshaw Road Lowell, Indiana 46356.
Exit Interstate 65 west at Rt. 2 in Lowell for about Playgroun e e e e
4 miles to Hendricks Rd. then south fo % mile. Recreation EquipmenRental ® ® ® e 2
Park open 7 a.m. - dusk year round. Buildings open
weekends 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Sledding Hill e &
GRAND KANKAKEE Soccer Fiel s
MARSH COUNTY PARK
ee e
21690 Rang Line Road Hebron, Indiana 46341.
Exit Interstate 65 east at Rt. 2 to Rang Line Road Swimmers Rinse Shower B ©
(Cla St. then south for 5 miles. Park open 7 a.m. - Swimmin Lakes e e
dusk, Jan.- Sept.
Fabe Tennis Courts (Lighted 2
PAINT & WALLPAPER | Toilets (Flush) e |e | e;e
SH 10 Wic©Rt. 4 St.John Indiana + (21 365-221 Toilets (Pit eie|jelie eijeltele
han CIE os = Veterans Memorial ¢
Corin
Volleyball Standards e c e ® e
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s rab | Regulatio of the U.S. Departm of the Interior strict prohi unlawful discrimination in
artmental pr or o the basiof race, color nationalorigin, ag or disabilit An person who
believeshe or she been discriminated again in any progra activity, facilit or desires further
information regardi Title VI and/or Public Law 101-336 Title II should write to:
| The Lake Park& Recreati Dept. The National Park opel
BK! Attn.: Assistant intendent (OR Attn: Director, EquOpp D. tyProgram
| 2293 North Main St. Crown Point, IN 463 P.O. Box 37127 ashington 20018-7127.
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As the years progress, toy drive, hela tne week class for one whole hour. seventh hour and also a my homework and other Students passing b
it is not uncommon to of Dec. 4-Dec. 16 1995. After all, the average student resource time. activities now without a the Lake Central hall-
see Lake Central ath- The larg number of gifts attention span of a Havin an added class job and can’t imagine ways after school are
letes receive state recog- piled up in the office teenag is nine minutes. that interests each stu- how would get every- likel to find a classroom
nition for their talents as reflected the hard work, But the propose Block 8 dent would mak learn- thin don if had one.” filled with LC wrestlers.
members of the many effort, and generosity schedulin plan whic is in more fun and comin Others continue to Why aren&# they
different LC teams. supplie b LC students. bein pushe for readi- to school easier. The have difficult managin on the wrestlin mats?
Senior Janet Benda con- Sponsored b the ness b next fall, means resource time could also a jo and school. Jackie Head coach Mr.Bob
tinued this tradition after Student Government Lake Central students allow for students to Penn, a junior, works a Emerick incorporated an
being named to the Association (SGA), the would attend four class- meet with teachers for roug 30 hours a week after school stud hall for
Indiana Girls Swimmin LC toy drive playe a bi es each da for an hour extra hel or take tests at Baker&#3 Square. “I the wrestlers which
and Divin All-State First role in puttin smiles on and a half each. that were previously went back to work as allows them to focus on
Team for the second the faces of around 75 Some LC students feel missed. That way stu- soon as volleyball sea- academics before goin
consecutive year. area kids at Christmas. that this type of schedule dents involved in sports son was over and have to practice
At the IHSA state Junior Vanessa would detract from how or other extracurricular not been able to slee in
swimming and diving Renderman, president of much they learn, not onl activities would be able since the summer. Emerick, who started
finals held. Nov. 4 in the SGA, said, “| was hindering their academic to finish all retestin and have no time for home- the system around two
Indianapolis, Benda very proud. was progress, gut their tutorin before practices work between work and years ago, feels the after
place second in diving amazed at the fact that futures. Many students and meeting begin little play.” commented school study hall is
which is the same whe each class give a do have a hard time con- Despit negativ view- Penn. effective for several rea-
accomplishment she little, the overall amount centratin durin the pre- points toward block Since time manage- sons. Besides standin
made as a junior Since oftoysis so great. sent LC schedule. It is scheduling, some feel ment is a problem for behind the fact that
onl two girl are named In order for the toy drive hard to imagine how that it is a step in the many, the question of passin five subject is a
to the All-State team towork, each participat much information would righ direction. Whether whether students are mandatory requirement
each year, Benda, as in classroom in the be absorbed in classes it benefits students is being overloaded with for all athletes, he feels
well as many others, school wasgiven the that focus solel on text- definitel somethin that homework arises. that bein in a sport car
consider this recognitio name of a kid alon with book and workbook exer- needs to be considered Joseforsky said, “The be very demandin He
quite significant and a list of giftideas It was cises for the entire hour next year, even if it only chance have for said, “If you are an ath-
memorable. She said. “I then u to the students to and a half. means making adjust- home work is on Sunda lete involved in a
think it& a grea honor. | raise the necessary One reason for the pro- ments. The education night You pu in a half demandin sport,there’s
feel prou of my accom- amount of money for the posed change can be that a student receives is hour for every subject absolutely no time for
plishments during the presents, which made attributed to the higher crucial, and any chang and you end up studyin gettin everythin done.”
years I&# been at LC.” the whole event more amount of credits need- that bring this about is for three hours. That&# Besides providin time
Just as all thin in life special ed for graduatio which needed. ridiculous!” to finish homework,
are accomplished, win- Since there was no decreased the enroll- HOMEWOR However, certain ways receive tutoring or take
ning this recognition contest for the class with ment in electives. Block b Andrea Pedtke to alleviate the stress a retest, the extra time
meant enduring long, the most gifts, the gen- 8 is considered by associated with sch allows J n team to
strenu hours of prac- erosity an oe of administrat to be the A homeworpile u
. Al th Pract ig, the entire —stude y _ ar
hel “Beside aesign
tence Benda good viding more choices grows more demanding, ent or other bond as a team--bonding
achieve this honorable about contributing many A majo concern about time management school work. If one that can&# always be
status. “| have worked students also gained the new schedulin pla proves to be somewhat knows they hav little done. durin practices.”
so hard during my time positive feelings after is how th different lunch of a difficult task for Lake time available and a lot continued Emerick.
~ at LC. To gai recogni shopping for their kid. hours would be affected. Central students. So to finish, she/he should Som of the team mem-
. tion such as this is suc Junior Rachel Pratt com- Lunch hours may have to where do students find use that time wisely bers agreed Junior
~an honor,” continued mented, “I go to go out revert back to the old time to finish all that instead of talking to John Ourednik said,
Benda. and sho for a nine year- ways where lunches homework, squeeze in friends or doodling on “During wrestling you
» Benda plans to use old girl It felt so goo were split during fourth an hour or two for prac- notebooks. B doin only get to know the
this award as an inspira tog out and sho fo this hour. Students would go tice or work a few hours this the amount of work wrestlin side of the per-
_+tion for her future in div- little gir who migh not to class, eat lunch, and after school for minimum decreases and the stu- son. I help havin extra
ing, and feel it has left a have had very many pre- then return to the same wage, all in the same dent can concentrate on time to know peopl on
positiv note for her time sents. got a warm, class. This idea appeal day althoug it may be finishin the remainder of your team.”
on the divin team atLC. fuzzy feeling inside and to several people difficult, many do. homework ata late time. While Emerick feels that
While various colleges now know that giving because students would Whether participating Gettin frustrated b the extra studyitime is
continu to be interested © really is the heart of be able to have a short in sports jobs theater or the abundance of home- effective, the team as a
in her diving ability, Christmas.” break and then come other activities, time is work and lack ofsleep is whole has mixed feel-
Benda has her eyes set Members of the SGA back focused for class. always a primary con- not uncommon for LC ings One wrestler said
on more distinguished worked extremel hard in However, many feel the cern for students. It is students, especiall after “Havin a stud hall is a
schools. “| would defi- the organization of this class might also have especiall a concern for a lon nigh of activities good idea because you
nitel like to pursue div- annual event. althoug trouble getting started those enrolled in honors and studying. “After can get some pressure
~ ing in college and am some may think a larg after students come back classes or other courses school have just off your back b gettin
planning on attending amount of work migh not from lunch, since they that requir more effort, enoug time to cook and some homework out of
one of the Big 10 be essential to make a would feel more in the which usually means eat dinner before rush the way. But then you
schools.” project such as this a social mood rather than more homework and off to work. When get also get hom later and
Achievin the All-State success, that assumptio the learnin mood. more stress. Junior home at 11 p.m. from have less time to do
-
recognitio was one of prove false. It took sev- But block scheduling Melissa Joseforsk who work, am very sleepy, things
the several goal set by eral peop to finish all does offer some advan- works around 33 hours a so it takes me double the Ourednik agreed “You
Benda at the beginnin that was demanded b tage that seem to over- week atChamp’ Sport time to finish my home- have time to get your
of the swimmin season. the toy drive. “There shadow the negatives, said “I usuall don& ge work,” Penn said. homework done before
She commented,“One of were a lot of thing that accordin to administra- all my work finished. It While students contin- a tiring wrestling prac-
my main goals was needed to be done tive supporters Havin seems that teachers ue to endure the pres- tice. The only drawback
bein named to the All- including advertising, four classes one da and don’t understand that sures of high school, is getti home after 6
State First Team. shopping and gif wrap- then four different class- students have other managin extra activities p.m..” axvi
Achievin that honor was ping. The members es the next would allow thin to take care of.” such as job and sport One wrestler
definitel a grea accom- helpe out a lot, espe- students the option of But some find different proves increasingl diffi- Oppose the stud hall,
cially with the shoppin takin an extra class tha way to finish everythin cult. However, a student declarin that it serves
and wrapping.” said would previously no in the time spa from onl goes through hig as a type of seventh
Renderman have been available to’ after school until the next school one time and hour, He said, “The
incre
As the amount of With the in the tchleamss.esWith thesrtuedqeunitrse tdoaygetThinevoslvoeldutioinn ismonreot pshoosusldiblleea.rn Washemthuecrh iats - oSftudouhralltimteakeast usucphoaoll.l
names on the list provid ATTENTIO SPA presentl have, little or than can be handled. means cutting down on We are here from 7:25
~ ed bytheSt.. John Board b Andrea Pedtke no room left for an Junior Teresa Kendall the extra-curricular activi- a.m. unti 6 p.m. We are
osof Tdriudsttehees cgornetwribbuitgiognesr ©- As students arrive at elective class. Block sleatidm,e“Mge apajorenbtecwaouns&e Seoir ewnirtohlliieinwoerak,siietr hderareinesdo bloenforethaptrawceticaere.”
given by Lake Central school, many dread the schedulin provide stu- they think am having is up to the individual However, the extra
students for the annua thoug of sittin in each dents with the optio of a 8enough troublefinishing student to make the deci- time also furnishes more
sion.
Opportunities for the Becvarovski, while the
coachin staff. Emerick outstanding receiver
said, “It gives me time to recognition went to
monitor their behavior senior Greg Walker
and grades, which is Becvarovski and senior
something can&# Scot Berger were also
accomplish when I&# recognize as team cap-
coaching tains for the offense
Most of the wrestlers Senior Doug Walczak
have not noticed a sig- grabbe the outstanding
nificant change in their back award, followed b
grades since the start of junior Bob Pesavento
the season and after who gained the most
school study hall improve honor.
Ourednik said, “Basicall In the defensive cate-
my grades have stayed gory, the outstanding
the same, but have lineman award was
less to do after school granted to senior Rud
and practice” Lomberger, who was
While no other sorts also named as a team
get involved with a sys- captain for the defense
tem such as. this, Peifer was named as the
Emerick expressed that outstanding linebacker,
major supporters of an while seniors Mike 1996-1997
after school study hall Lindinger and Mark
are the parents. He Hazard were awarded LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORP
said, “Parents appreci- the outstanding defen-
ate a stud hall sive back and most August
because th also worry improved honors. The 21 First Teacher Da
about the grades bein scholar athlete recogni
22 First Student Da
received b their kids.” tion was also given to
WINTE SPORT Lindinger Besides bein
Septembe
b Andrea Pedtke named team captain, Labor Da (N School)
Berge also achieved the
As the winter sports most valuable playe sta-
October
season for Lake Central tus for the offense, while 24 Fall Break No School
finished up, many teams senior Kirk Peifer earned 25 Fall Break - No School
from the pas fall season the most valuable playe -
have presented certain status for the defense.
November
individuals with one of Senior Aaron Vela cap- 28 Thanksgivin Break- No School
the most respecte hon- tured the most awards
29 Thanksgivi Break No School
ors available--the most for the team, which -
valuable player award. included winnin th title
December
althoug onl one playe of defensive captain, 23 Jan 3 Winter Break No School
receives this award for securing the Dan - -
each team and the talent Miloserny Champion
January
is so widely spread it Award, and bein recog- 16 17 Records da H.S. & M.S. Half day
seems as though more nized as the overall 17 -Recor Da No-School for Elementary
-
tha player Could be
Febru n
tion. For the girls varsity
17 Winter Break No School
Since talent is remark- volleyball team, which -
abl hig at LC and other lost to Munster in the
March
tiaorena cosnchsoisotlesn,tlcormempaeintsi- SsaercatihonaVlanfGinoarlsp, prsoenvieodr 24 - 3 Sprin Break - No School
at an elevated level. to be a tremendous
Ma
Added competition, pro- asset. Her pla impelle
26 Memorial Da (observed
vides inspiratio for play coaches to choose her
ers to pla at pea per- as the team MVP.
June
formances. With this Despit a somewhat dis-
3 End of Semester for Students
competition, choosing appointing season, the
4 Last Teacher Da
jus one MVP ca be dif- outstanding play shown
ficult for coaches. b VanGorp propelled
Usuall MVP&# are cho- the relativel young team
sen based o total per- to achieve some great
formance durin the sea- victories. According to
son, the amount of lead- many,he leadershi also
ership shown, and the served an importa role.
attitude reflected towards She commented, “ feel
teammates. Winning that our team did goo
MV for the girls soccer for being so young and
team was senior havin to start over with
Shannon Anderson, who a new coach. It would
consistently played have been great to go
exceptional soccer farther than we did, but
throughout the entire I& never forge the mem-
season. Sh said, orable moments we had
It was an honor to be durin the regular sea-
MV of the LC girls soc- son.”
cer team. It was fun to
be a leader of the team
and have peopl respect
me. It was also neat for
me to receive this recog-
nition since my twin
brother, Kris was also IMPORTAN DATE BEFOR OPENIN DA
named MV for the boys
soccer team. Apri - Apr8-SprinBreak L.C.J.V. Team get a few swin at practic before Openin Day
The larg LC football itching is.Barr Swish wh play 2nd base and outfield.
team awarded several a Lesni whcatch
honors in different cate-
gories to the players.
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outstandin lineman was Photos & stor compile b Dougla D. Decker & Decker.
senior Sasho 9
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child is that he needs no mistaking it - immatu- On the other hand, a now. And, when he does
“another year to grow rit stands out like a case child may need a second ge to first grade it will
KINDERGART before starting first of measles. Amon the year in kindergarte sim- be with self -confidence
b Mildred Curr grad symptoms for example, pl because he’s a slow and a positive attitude
Kindergart teacher And in fact, that would are such thin as: bloomer. Given time and toward school that wil!
be the truth. No matter 1 Eas distractibilit (th the proper growin envi- hel him tackle his work
It& the worst da cf your what you& heard from shenaniga of the class- ronment, his skills will in goo styl
liafen.ywaOy.r one Yoofuthejums,t friends who&#3 been mate next to him, the tick blossom like dandelions . remember one boy
learned that you kid is throug the retention cri- of the clock, a sunbeam on the lawn. who, except for hesitant
goin to be.. Held Back sis, kindergarte teach- dancin in a corer - any- While it& nothin to feel answers to direct ques-
In Kindergarte ers aren likely to hold a thing-can distract the guilt about this tenden- tions, never said a word
What could she possi child back for such rea- child from the project cy for slow- does the whole first year he
ble mean...immature? sons as.. he& workin on, the stor seem to run in families. spent in my kindergarte
He& one of the brighte -The child’s a clown (or teacher&# reading what- recall one mother whose The second year, could
kids around. Always bully or mischief- ever the business at three kids all needed a hardl kee him quiet so
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serious. How couid he appea only if their real tas until it& finished with equanimit and goo it last year.” And nothin
face the other kids after cause (e.g., emotional 3. Lack of control over humor. As a result, so would do, but for me to
that? After all their kid distress due to trouble in the muscles - larg (he did he kids, and the sec- step aside, while he took
isn’t going to be held the home, need for has trouble with such ond time around in over as teacher to show
back. You don’t sup- attention) is eliminated. thing as skipping hop kindergarte gave each the others what had to be
pose... Coul it possi Retention doesn’t solve pin and catchin a ball the competence jin skills, done. his mother has
bly be my fault? I’ve the proble and/or small (e.g. he’s self-assurance and many times since told me
tried hard to be a perfec -The teacher just does- clums with scissors and increased sociabilit he how grateful she is for
mother and, here am - n& like the kid. Perhaps crayons) needed to succeed in her son’s second go at
a failure-and he’s onl it& true that some teach- 4. Laggin social devel- first grade kindergarten That she
five!Any kindergarten ers tend to have opment (he hasn&# yet Unfortunate most par- claims, was the be,gin-
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that their child is goin l it will be the teacher&# eye-hanod reaction to the news that mother&# reaction. Never
to be held back can be professionalis - and coordination(e.g., he his child is goin to be has retention prove any-
devastating. And, for not her person feelin can’t copy letters and held back is to volunteer thin but a positiv expe-
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send all her kids the in skills (identifyin col- he&# “dumb”, that he’ll Of course there are suggests he needs
unread one alon-with ors and shapes; direc- never learn, that he’s thing a parent can do to another year to grow, for-.
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Unfortunately, so does child doesn’t seem as considered a “normal * ships entitled to all the hel he
the child..and he&# not bright as other kids. rate, he is, in fact, However, when an can get to insure him a
likely to forge it. With Teachers accep the fact younger than most of his over-anxious parent tries successful schoo! experi-
his self- and that no two children classmates. Entrance to pus his child ahead in ence. Kindergarte the
self- battered b progress at the same regulations bein what school, preciou togeth- second time around,
a steady fusillade of rate inallthings the are, one youngste erness is frittered away, could be just that kind of
small failures more like- Immaturit is, in fact, can be almost a year and the result can be dis- insurance policy
l than not, he begin to about the onl real rea- younger than another in astrous. Not onl is it
dread school. Then, son for requirin a child the same kindergarten possible that the pres-
somewhere in the midst to spen a second year which means he’s had sure will impede rather Thank You Mrs.
of the school year, in kindergarte Still tell one-fifth less growing than speed, the child’s Sancsak- School
comes the ultimate a parent that’s wh his time. It can make a bi progress but, also, that Princip for Information
indignity- sig of failure youngst is bein held difference- especially in the parent/child and
anyone can read - the back and he’s shocked. boys, who, at ag five child/school relationship
return trip to kinder- “What do you are likel to be about sic will be permanently tar-
mean..immature?” he& months behind girls in nished. Growth takes
If, instead, there’s a say. “Bobby shar as a developmental skills, time. You can&# force
prio decision to hold a tack!” anyway. (Don’t worry, your child to hurr up and
child back (the earlier The trouble is, most the catch u later.) If mature any more than
the decision,k the bet- parents have a hard _ the publi school kinder- you can force him to
ter), any sensitivity time separatin intelli- garte program is highl hurr up and grow tall.
about the retention has gence from maturity. structured and competi Another typical parent
a chance to dissolve Intelligenc is “shar as tive, such kids would response to retention is
under the smoke-screen a tack.”. Maturity is probably be better off somethin on the order
. of summer and, in any somethin else - it has spending an extra of, “A whole second
event, bein held back todo with growt prekindergarte year in year? He&# be bored
doesn usuall carry the Parents also have a a nursery school or at
same stigma as being hard time spotting home (i the home settin Nonsense. the second
sent back. The “usuall immaturit in thei own includes friends creative term in kindergarten
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a classroom full of chil- answer hisquestions. impossibl come easy
All the have to te the dren, however, there’s