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The Greentown rapevzne ~ L Celkbrating Our 13th Year? Volume 13, Issue 4 “ 6paPerfitheptWpk” April 2006 Candidates for School Board Respond to Questions The Greentown Grapevine posed 4 questions to candidates for school board. Following are the responses. Terry R. Steiner, Randy Blankenship, Dale Smith, and Joyce Hendrix are all running for the “ at large” seat. Larry Hinesley is unopposed for the “ Greentown” seat. All voters in the school district are able to vote for both seats regardless of which township they live in. The election. will be May 2. School board elections are not tied to a politica1 party. I. Why are you a good potential school board member? Terry Steiner I believe my educational and life experiences qualify me to be a good school board member. Some of these qualifications include: Public school t e a c h e r ; music department head; and church deacon. I have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in education. I was education chairperson and board member with the Kokomo Association of Life Underwriters. I have been a member of a contract negotiating team. I directed an adult church choir for over 25 years. I managed a team and was a board member of the local little league for seven years. My three children graduated from EHS with honors. I have work experience in insurance sales and automobile manufacturing. All of these experiences have allowed me to develop a varied and conscientious work ethic, good listening skills and the ability to make decisions in a group/ goal- oriented setting. Randy Blankenship Over the past year, I have attended approximately half of the school board meetings, so I Sam familiar with much of what the board has been dealing with. I also have complete control over my work schedule that may enable me to be more involved in school activities than others who might like to serve but are bound by inflexible schedules. Having served on and chaired boards for 20 years, I understand how to achieve consensus. I served as Chairman of the Board of Central Indiana Teen Challenge, a residential rehabilitation program for adolescent females. I also serve as the vice president of the Kokomo Human Rights Commission. In addition to my Bachelor’s Degree I also earned Teacher’s Certificate. I attended Eastern Schools from the third grade, graduating high in my class of 1981 and was extremely involved in sports and extracurricular activities. Dale Smith In my professional career of 20 years I have always been held fiscally responsible. I have led successful multi- mi II ion dollar projects with 30 plus people reporting to me. I feel that with my project management skills and accountability, as well as having three children in the school system I would be able to help guide the corporation to the next levels of success. I feel that learning can be made to be fun while still working hard to maintain the high academic standards that Eastern has come to know. I am very approachable and people oriented and able to make strong, informed decisions. Joyce Hendrix I am very proud to live in the Eastern Howard School system. I do not bring with me any hidden agendas nor do I wish to shake up the system we currently have. Rather, I would like to help preserve the high standards of excellence we presently enjoy. My experience as the PTO President for the past 6 years has given me great insight to parents’, children’s and teachers’ needs within our school system. My education at Ball State, in Social Work combined with my experiences has given me a passion fol building a strong community. would look forward to workin! for everyone and to continut developing the strong, unitec school system that is a leadin! example of what education i! and should be in this State. Larry Hinesley I feel that learning is life- Ion! and 1 have learned a lot fron my time of service on the boarc and hope to continue to makc the right choices. 2. Are there particulai policies, programs, 01 course offerings you are particularly interested ir supporting at this timc which you feel may be ir jeopardy? Terry Steiner The music department and ir particular the high school strint program has been mentioned a: one program that would bc affected if the block schedule is changed. I would hope that i change in the type of schoo schedule, if there is indeed one would not cause this to happen The music department is one that is consistently successful in developing accomplished performing students. The students who participate in music make up a significani number of our student p o p u l a t i o n and t h e i r participation in band, choir and orchestra spreads success to other areas of our school. The community is proud of these organizations and is willing to support this department and its highly motivated teachers and students. Randy Blankenship Because of the financial constraints of state funding, there has been discussion 3f moving the high school away from the block schedule. It was decided to continue on the block schedule this year, but that decision could be revisited Continued on page 3 Voters, to Experience Changes This Year Persons wanting to cast a ballot in the upcoming Primary and School Board elections will find the experience will run more smoothly if they take note of two changes. The first is a change of polling place for Jackson Township and all precincts of Liberty Township. The second i’s a requirement that a photo ID must be shown. The polling place for Jackson and Liberty Townships will be the Eastern Howard Performing Arts Center, located at the north end of the high school. Union Township voters will go to Jerome Christian Church, 9567 E 100 s. From the website of the County Clerk: Ifvou are voting inperson at thepolls, or voting zn absentee ballot in your : ounty Clerk’s of$ ce, you will 5e asked to present proof of ‘ dentijkation before voting. This ID must: I ) Show your photograph; 2) Include your name, which must conform with your name on your voter registration record; 3) Have an expiration date after 11/ 2/ 2004 and 4) Be issued by the US. government or the State of Indiana. Ifyou do not have ID when you appear to vote, you will cast a ‘ brovisional ballot”, which permits you to vote on election d q . You must present photo ‘ ID to your county election board no later than noon 13 days afrer election day for your provisional ballot to be counted. The deadline for registering to vote in May has passed, but people can still register to vote in the November elections. * Questions about absentee voting or voter registration can be directed to Voter Registration at 456- 22 19. 4g Day Provided for gfh Graders Several Howard County 5‘ h Grade Students learned how various ood products get to the kitchen table at Ag Day. The event was ield at the Howard County 4- H Fairgounds March 21. The , tudents moved td stations where they heard presentations on opics such as beef, swine, sheep, tomatoes, soil and water : onservation, and soybeans. A popular station was a visit to the , ions Pavilion where several animals were observed and petted. lg Day is sponsored by Howard County Farm Bureau, Inc., Purdue Zxtension of Howard County, Northwestern FFA, and Western : FA. iastern students Alex Peters, Zach Patterson, and Derek Conwell njoy contact with a chicken and a rabbit at Howard County Ag Day. Photo by Rocliel Jetikiti. 5
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-04, 13:04 |
Subject | newspapers |
Subject, Local | Greentown, Howard County (Ind.) |
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Date Original | 2006-04 |
Date Digital | 2008 |
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Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Candidates for School Board Respond to Questions; Voters to Experience Changes This Year; Ag Day Provided for 5th Graders |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Greentown Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, April 2006, Volume 13, Issue 04 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-04, 13:04 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | The Greentown rapevzne ~ L Celkbrating Our 13th Year? Volume 13, Issue 4 “ 6paPerfitheptWpk” April 2006 Candidates for School Board Respond to Questions The Greentown Grapevine posed 4 questions to candidates for school board. Following are the responses. Terry R. Steiner, Randy Blankenship, Dale Smith, and Joyce Hendrix are all running for the “ at large” seat. Larry Hinesley is unopposed for the “ Greentown” seat. All voters in the school district are able to vote for both seats regardless of which township they live in. The election. will be May 2. School board elections are not tied to a politica1 party. I. Why are you a good potential school board member? Terry Steiner I believe my educational and life experiences qualify me to be a good school board member. Some of these qualifications include: Public school t e a c h e r ; music department head; and church deacon. I have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in education. I was education chairperson and board member with the Kokomo Association of Life Underwriters. I have been a member of a contract negotiating team. I directed an adult church choir for over 25 years. I managed a team and was a board member of the local little league for seven years. My three children graduated from EHS with honors. I have work experience in insurance sales and automobile manufacturing. All of these experiences have allowed me to develop a varied and conscientious work ethic, good listening skills and the ability to make decisions in a group/ goal- oriented setting. Randy Blankenship Over the past year, I have attended approximately half of the school board meetings, so I Sam familiar with much of what the board has been dealing with. I also have complete control over my work schedule that may enable me to be more involved in school activities than others who might like to serve but are bound by inflexible schedules. Having served on and chaired boards for 20 years, I understand how to achieve consensus. I served as Chairman of the Board of Central Indiana Teen Challenge, a residential rehabilitation program for adolescent females. I also serve as the vice president of the Kokomo Human Rights Commission. In addition to my Bachelor’s Degree I also earned Teacher’s Certificate. I attended Eastern Schools from the third grade, graduating high in my class of 1981 and was extremely involved in sports and extracurricular activities. Dale Smith In my professional career of 20 years I have always been held fiscally responsible. I have led successful multi- mi II ion dollar projects with 30 plus people reporting to me. I feel that with my project management skills and accountability, as well as having three children in the school system I would be able to help guide the corporation to the next levels of success. I feel that learning can be made to be fun while still working hard to maintain the high academic standards that Eastern has come to know. I am very approachable and people oriented and able to make strong, informed decisions. Joyce Hendrix I am very proud to live in the Eastern Howard School system. I do not bring with me any hidden agendas nor do I wish to shake up the system we currently have. Rather, I would like to help preserve the high standards of excellence we presently enjoy. My experience as the PTO President for the past 6 years has given me great insight to parents’, children’s and teachers’ needs within our school system. My education at Ball State, in Social Work combined with my experiences has given me a passion fol building a strong community. would look forward to workin! for everyone and to continut developing the strong, unitec school system that is a leadin! example of what education i! and should be in this State. Larry Hinesley I feel that learning is life- Ion! and 1 have learned a lot fron my time of service on the boarc and hope to continue to makc the right choices. 2. Are there particulai policies, programs, 01 course offerings you are particularly interested ir supporting at this timc which you feel may be ir jeopardy? Terry Steiner The music department and ir particular the high school strint program has been mentioned a: one program that would bc affected if the block schedule is changed. I would hope that i change in the type of schoo schedule, if there is indeed one would not cause this to happen The music department is one that is consistently successful in developing accomplished performing students. The students who participate in music make up a significani number of our student p o p u l a t i o n and t h e i r participation in band, choir and orchestra spreads success to other areas of our school. The community is proud of these organizations and is willing to support this department and its highly motivated teachers and students. Randy Blankenship Because of the financial constraints of state funding, there has been discussion 3f moving the high school away from the block schedule. It was decided to continue on the block schedule this year, but that decision could be revisited Continued on page 3 Voters, to Experience Changes This Year Persons wanting to cast a ballot in the upcoming Primary and School Board elections will find the experience will run more smoothly if they take note of two changes. The first is a change of polling place for Jackson Township and all precincts of Liberty Township. The second i’s a requirement that a photo ID must be shown. The polling place for Jackson and Liberty Townships will be the Eastern Howard Performing Arts Center, located at the north end of the high school. Union Township voters will go to Jerome Christian Church, 9567 E 100 s. From the website of the County Clerk: Ifvou are voting inperson at thepolls, or voting zn absentee ballot in your : ounty Clerk’s of$ ce, you will 5e asked to present proof of ‘ dentijkation before voting. This ID must: I ) Show your photograph; 2) Include your name, which must conform with your name on your voter registration record; 3) Have an expiration date after 11/ 2/ 2004 and 4) Be issued by the US. government or the State of Indiana. Ifyou do not have ID when you appear to vote, you will cast a ‘ brovisional ballot”, which permits you to vote on election d q . You must present photo ‘ ID to your county election board no later than noon 13 days afrer election day for your provisional ballot to be counted. The deadline for registering to vote in May has passed, but people can still register to vote in the November elections. * Questions about absentee voting or voter registration can be directed to Voter Registration at 456- 22 19. 4g Day Provided for gfh Graders Several Howard County 5‘ h Grade Students learned how various ood products get to the kitchen table at Ag Day. The event was ield at the Howard County 4- H Fairgounds March 21. The , tudents moved td stations where they heard presentations on opics such as beef, swine, sheep, tomatoes, soil and water : onservation, and soybeans. A popular station was a visit to the , ions Pavilion where several animals were observed and petted. lg Day is sponsored by Howard County Farm Bureau, Inc., Purdue Zxtension of Howard County, Northwestern FFA, and Western : FA. iastern students Alex Peters, Zach Patterson, and Derek Conwell njoy contact with a chicken and a rabbit at Howard County Ag Day. Photo by Rocliel Jetikiti. 5 |