July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Cole column stirred up memories (03/01/07)
Letters to the Editor
To the editor:
Ron Cole's story about the old General Shanks Elementary School evoked a few more memories than I care to mention.
His description of the physical plant almost led me to hear the bubbling of the downstairs water fountain that sat in the center of the first floor.
I remember well Mr. Calahan's Chinese puzzles that every boy tried to work.
Ron will be happy to learn that prior to the opening of the cafeteria, the students were asked to submit ideas for the menu, and sauerkraut and wieners were selected as an almost No. 1 choice.
There probably never was any basis in the fact that Ms. Linton ever got stuck in the big fire escape during fire drill.
With Mr. J.R.'s permission, I'm looking forward to the follow-up Ron mentioned.
Larry Chittum
Portland
Scout thanks
To the editor:
We recently held our annual Pinewood Derby for our local Cub Scout Pack 3202. It was a huge success. We couldn't have had such a great event if it weren't for all of the time, effort, and donations from our committee, parents and families, and local businesses.
We would like to recognize those businesses who generously donated food, equipment or their time: Pak-A-Sak, CVS, LoBill Foods, Wal-Mart, Fisher Packing, Tyson, McDonald's, Jay Products, Red Gold, Franklin's Electrical Service, and The Portland Foundation.
We would also like to thank Dan Daniels, Gary Gibson and Rick Imel for being our judges at the derby. We also want to thank all the families who donated food, helped run the concession stand, helped set up, and helped clean up.
Thank you all so much.
Andrea Poore and Julie Kelly, Pinewood Derby committee, Cub Scout Pack 3202
NIE Week
To the editor:
Newspapers in Education Week is coming soon. Each year, the Indiana State Reading Association and the Hoosier State Press Association work together with the Indiana Department of Education to promote this special week. This collaborative effort was created to promote reading in general and reading of the newspaper in particular.
This year's special observance will be March 5-9, 2007, and the theme will be "The Newspaper: Powerlifting for Your Mind." Activities will be organized around the Indiana Language Arts Standards by grade clusters, and they will follow the theme. There will also be suggestions as to how to use activities at different grade levels.
We know reading is fundamental to maintaining American democracy, which relies on an educated populace. The habit of reading the newspaper needs to be developed while children are young and nurtured as they move to adulthood. Our future and that of our children depends upon it.
We thank all of our partners - not only ISRA and HSPA - but teachers, parents, volunteers and friends who join with us in this important work. The contributions of each individual help make this project a great success for now and far into the years to come.
Sincerely,
Dr. Suellen Reed,
Indiana Superintendent
of Public Instruction[[In-content Ad]]
Ron Cole's story about the old General Shanks Elementary School evoked a few more memories than I care to mention.
His description of the physical plant almost led me to hear the bubbling of the downstairs water fountain that sat in the center of the first floor.
I remember well Mr. Calahan's Chinese puzzles that every boy tried to work.
Ron will be happy to learn that prior to the opening of the cafeteria, the students were asked to submit ideas for the menu, and sauerkraut and wieners were selected as an almost No. 1 choice.
There probably never was any basis in the fact that Ms. Linton ever got stuck in the big fire escape during fire drill.
With Mr. J.R.'s permission, I'm looking forward to the follow-up Ron mentioned.
Larry Chittum
Portland
Scout thanks
To the editor:
We recently held our annual Pinewood Derby for our local Cub Scout Pack 3202. It was a huge success. We couldn't have had such a great event if it weren't for all of the time, effort, and donations from our committee, parents and families, and local businesses.
We would like to recognize those businesses who generously donated food, equipment or their time: Pak-A-Sak, CVS, LoBill Foods, Wal-Mart, Fisher Packing, Tyson, McDonald's, Jay Products, Red Gold, Franklin's Electrical Service, and The Portland Foundation.
We would also like to thank Dan Daniels, Gary Gibson and Rick Imel for being our judges at the derby. We also want to thank all the families who donated food, helped run the concession stand, helped set up, and helped clean up.
Thank you all so much.
Andrea Poore and Julie Kelly, Pinewood Derby committee, Cub Scout Pack 3202
NIE Week
To the editor:
Newspapers in Education Week is coming soon. Each year, the Indiana State Reading Association and the Hoosier State Press Association work together with the Indiana Department of Education to promote this special week. This collaborative effort was created to promote reading in general and reading of the newspaper in particular.
This year's special observance will be March 5-9, 2007, and the theme will be "The Newspaper: Powerlifting for Your Mind." Activities will be organized around the Indiana Language Arts Standards by grade clusters, and they will follow the theme. There will also be suggestions as to how to use activities at different grade levels.
We know reading is fundamental to maintaining American democracy, which relies on an educated populace. The habit of reading the newspaper needs to be developed while children are young and nurtured as they move to adulthood. Our future and that of our children depends upon it.
We thank all of our partners - not only ISRA and HSPA - but teachers, parents, volunteers and friends who join with us in this important work. The contributions of each individual help make this project a great success for now and far into the years to come.
Sincerely,
Dr. Suellen Reed,
Indiana Superintendent
of Public Instruction[[In-content Ad]]
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