Right now this property is on the bare minimum of having enough parking spaces to operate. The commission deferred the site plan until its April 10 meeting with Desmaretz needing to have written documentation of an agreement to use Levin Tire's parking lot, a state highway curb cut approved to ease traffic and a permit from the Alcohol Beverage Commission. Lorelei DiSogra, vice president of nutrition and health for Dole, flew in from Oakland to present the award. Also on hand was Judy Rose of the Indiana Department of Health, who presented a commendation award from Gov. Frank O'Bannon. DiSogra said Thompson won the award because of her concern for her students' nutrition.
Students try new fruits, sing songs about fruit, and visit local orchards as part of the curriculum.
Ten of Thompson's students were also on hand for the presentation. Thompson, each of her students, and school corporation Food Services Director Shirley Walter received fruit baskets from Dole. School Board President Byron J. Hubbard, a former principal at MacArthur, congratulated Thompson. Also, Schrum said her research showed keeping students in a building three years is better than two years. The research I cited clearly states that this is detrimental to a student's performance and well-being.