The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 12, 1996 .3 a i § Fund opens for area man with leukemia Hugh Hall, Jr. was born and raised in Shavertown. He is the son of Barbara Hall of Dallas, and the grandson of Wilson and Hazel Honeywell of Shavertown. He is a member of the Shavertown United Methodist Church. Recently he started new employment at Ertley's Motor World, where he was very happy. On April 29, 1996. only three months after he started his new job, he was diagnosed with leuke- mia and immediately transferred to the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Hugh and his wife, the former Tina Miller, reside in Pittston. He is the father of Brittany, age 7. who attends first grade at Pittston POST PHOTO/GRACE R. DOVE | Adding to Earth Day flag Dallas Elementary School students Melissa Snyder, Katie Crompton, Jackie O'Brien, Tanya Heuer, Jeremy Hoskins, Robbie Tomko, Samantha O'Brien, Kirs Szulborski, Sara Swepston, Amy -. Austin, Caitie Hession, Alyssa Austin and Kyle Hession, and superintendent Gerald Wycallis showed off the enormous Earth : 248 Day flag which 400 students made. Each student drew and lettered a square, which was incorporated into the flag, which takes up an entire wall in the cafeteria and will be shipped to Nashville to become part of the International Earth Day Flag. { IER POST PHOTO/ANN POEPPERLING The Ford children, Kristine, Matthew, Ben, Tim and Joshua, in their dining room, which Kathy Ford o converted into their homeschool classroom. 0 O Homeschool (continued from page 1) “Then Kristy and Matt work [rom their lesson plans in the morning. They can read so they are able to work fairly independently. afternoon we spend mainly on art, music, gym, and computer,” she said, pointing to a Macintosh on a nearby table. "Ben and Tim also follow the same schedule. but I spend more of my time in- structing them. However, they can read pretty well now (hem- selves.” Attempting to teach two differ- ent grades, as well as keeping up a home and tending to a younger child all at once may seem a bit overwhelming. Bul Kathy takes it instride, and ties the lesson plans together for all the children as much as possible. “Personally, I use a unit study plan where we pick a theme to tie all the subjects together, like the American Indians for example. Then-we tie in as many subjects as we can to that theme, like our reading, history, and geography.” . Household chores can also be accomplished while home-school- ing, Kathy explains. “I try to incorporate those life skills like cooking and laundry into their day, much like home economics.” - Homeschooling wasn’t always aparl ofthe Ford's life. “My oldest daughter asked to be home- schooled.” said Kathy. After at- tending kindergarten and most of first grade in a public school set- ting in a rather large district, Kristine wanted to try home- schooling. “She was overwhelmed to be’ in a school with seven first grade classes,” said Kathy. After being homeschooled for the end of first grade and all of second grade, the Fords moved to the Lake-LLehman school district and Kristine once again attended public school for third and fourth .grades:. "Even though this is a ‘smaller district, my daughter *asked-lo be homeschooled again. «We weren't unhappy with the edu- cation or the teachers in this dis- CAFC think it's primarily be- ~ > The cause of the way children behave toward eachother. At home they're more relaxed and feel more them- selves. They're able to concen- trate on learning with no peer pressure.” Kristine has now completed fifth, sixth, and seventh grade through homeschooling. “We an- ticipate she'll graduate as a homeschooler. That's her goal,” said Kathy confidently. Said: Kristine, “I like homeschooling better because if I'm stuck on a certain subject we can take more time on that area, before going on to the next topic.” Her brother Matthew, who at- tended public school from kinder- garten through third grade, agreed. “I like homeschooling better because I can get through more things faster than at regular school where I had to wait for the other students.” However, the Fords are able to combine some strengths of the public school system with their homeschooling system. Matthew, a member of the gifted program at Lake-Lehman, attends 45 minute classes three times a week at the school, and all the children par- ticipate in physical education classes once a week at the school. Matthew appreciates some as- pects of public school as well. “I liked public school because I like being with my friends, but I still gel to be with them in gym and field trips and the gifted classes.” There are homeschoolers who get together at least once a month to support one another, known as the Wyoming Valley Homeschoolers. Here, the par- ents can discuss not only the prob- lems they're having with homeschooling, but also any new or innovative ideas they might want to share. It was through this group that Kathy Ford met an- other area homeschooler, Shavertown resident Lisa Robbins who homeschools her two daugh- ters, Jessica age 9, and Rachel, age 7. “It's like anything else,” said Lisa good-naturedly. “Some days you have good days, some days you don’t want to begin. You establish a routine and stick to it as best as you can.” “I don’t have areal strict sched- ule,” she admits. Of course, [lex- ibility is one of the advantages of homeschooling, as Lisa points out. “We can work Saturday instead of aweekday if someone is sick or we can take an extra holiday and make it up on the weekend.” Homeschooling makes learn- ing a way of life, adds Lisa. “The majority ofhomeschoolers use the unit study approach to life. When we go for a walk for exercise, we identify trees and bugs. When we go to the store for a field trip, we compare prices and do math.” “We have formal math about four times a week," she said. “On Wednesday, we do computer work, workbooks, and educational games in math, or maybe have a field trip.” Of course, it's not always easy, admits Lisa. “The hardest thing for me was {o become more self- disciplined. I's not always easy - when some days you just want to relax.” However, the children have responsibilities. too. “Everyone gets involved; the kids learn to do the cooking and other chores. If I'm sick in bed, they can fix lunch for me or themselves.” Kathy said anyone interested in homeschooling can attend the local support group of the Wyo- ming Valley Homeschoolers or contact her at 639-1572. The Christian Homeschool Association of PA holds a curriculum fair each year in Harrisburg, where ven- dors display curriculums, sup- plies, educational games, and workbooks for sale. There is also - homeschooling help on©line with many sites on the Internet and America Online. Another group, the Pennsylvania Home Educa- tion Network, Meadville, PA is not religiously affiliated in any way. the Elementary School. and Damien 4, who attends preschool. Due to this serious illness and related treatment, he has been unable to continue his employ- ment. This family is [acing great economic hardship. Immediate help is greatly needed. Anyone wishing to help may send donations to: The Hugh Hall Family Fund, ¢/o The Franklin First Savings Bank, 168 North Memorial Highway. Shavertown. PA 18708. Kingston Twp. issues Zoning permits Kingston Township zoning of- ficer Ben Gorey issued 66 permits and collected $6,646 in fees dur- ing May. Three permils were [or new homes, for DP. Deats at 296 Ter- race Ave., valued atl $88.000; [or J. Simchek at 166 Green Rd., valued at $86,295, and for C. Hackett at 1220 Morgan Ridge valued at $274,340. Other large projects included roof repairs valued al $9,987 at Shavertown Methodist Church, exterior repairs valued at $20,000 at the Hodle residence at 65 Dug Rd., a fence valued at $15,000 at the M. Bendick resi- dence at 360 Howell Rd., an in- ground pool valued at $13,749 at the Thimot residence at 339 Crane Rd., a carport valued at $7,500 at the Marquis residence at 139 Henry St. and a garage valued at $8,000 at the Novitsky residence at 37 Sutton Rd. Flea mart at Grange Hall June 15 Mountain Grange #567, 1632 Eighth Street, Carverton, will hold a Flea Market June 15 at the Grange Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be available all day. For information, please call 696-1452 or 287-6354. Fabric was donated by Touch of Eyelet, while the project was coordinated by the PTO. Dallas is the only area district to contribute to the flag, which contains sections from every state in , the country and 12 other nations. Kingston Twp. recreation starts June 17 Kingston Township's summer recreation program will be held from June 17 through August 9 and is open to resident children who have completed kindergarten up to and including fifth grade and are 12 Proof of residency, such as a tax bill or driver's license, will be required atl registration, when a $10.00 registration fee years old or under. will be collec ted. The program will be held weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center Street Park each morning. 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