The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 April 1968 — Page 1

VOLUME 93, NUMBER 48

PU Board Names John Hans As Basketball Coach The Polk - Lincoln - Johnson Board of School Trustees met in regular session April 16, 1968 and heard reports concerning faculty needs and changes for next year, discussed article five of theit policy manual which concerns n< n-certificatcd personnel, and finalized the corporations salary schedule that is to be effective from Sept. 1. 1963 through December 31, 1969. The Board discussed amended, and approved article five of their policy manual which concerns personnel policies. Insurance needs for the corporation's new high school were discussed w 4 the decision to Increase their coverage by $200,000 June 1 to cover new equipment. Teacher resignations were received with regret from John W. Davis, Industrial Arts teacher for Urey Jr. High and from Mary Jane Beaty who will be retiring. New contracts were awarded to Mary Alice Slick, who will graduate in Jun.- from Iniana University, as high school English teacher and to Robert Mulligan, who will complete his Master Degree in Jun* at Indiana University also for high school English. The Superintendent reported that four teaching positions are not filled. There vacancies for Jr. High in French Industrial art Art, and coaching and girls P.E. for Glenn High School. ‘ * c y^ff-**** ’ W' Mr. John Hans business education teacher and coach with the system tor live years, was appointed as varsity basketball an ! baseball coach for the 1968-69 school year, and Thomas Gourley. Jr. High coach for two years will become freshman basketball coach, uouis Kollias and Edward Stewart received permission to attend a football clinic at Indiana University April 26-27. The corporations salary schedule policy, including curricular and co-curricular assignments Was approved for Sept. 1. 19G 1 through December 31, 1969. The new schedule is actually two schedules with scchedule A becoming effective Sept. 1, 196‘. with schedule B to become effective Jan 1. 1968 and to op-rate through Dec. 31. 1969. Combining the two schedules for the 1968-69 school year m>n degree teachers will begin at $5255 through $6156 with nine increments, B.S. degree teachers will begin at $6056 through $7856 with twelve increments, BS. degree plus fifteen hours from s6lßl through $7981 wiltwelve increments, and the M. A. degree teacher will begin at $6356 through $10,555 with twenty-five increments . Fringe benefits include a career incentive program

Walkerton Tec! & Die. Inc., Expands Plant In WalkeKon I ..... mhiW ErW!' BBWMgrl ! ■ - sk: w.

The Walkerton Tool & Die, Inc., has just completed another enlargement of their business and through this are expanding their growing business greatly. Dilated in the Walkerton Industrial Park, this is the third phase into their program which now makes them one of the best equipped shops of this typ in the midwest and their sei vices are used by many companies, large and small, in the midwestern states. Harold Rizek, the president •' the company, expanded the facilities to the Industrial Park 196-1 from an operation he had In < n puforming in his garage. At the time, a bud ling 40' x 50’ was built to house the company. Since that time, growth has bom the order of the day. In 1965. the company was expanded by planning to double the size of thbuilding and incorporating the business. At this time. Hard 1 Rizek became president, R. N. "Nick" DaFeber was named vicepr- .i b-nt and Brans- n Hiatt, secretary. The expansion was completed in 1966. Since this time, there has been a change of officer, as Mr. Hiatt is no longer assoc iated with the company, and Jack Rizek has become the secretnrv-treasurer. The present expansion program now has added another 6000 plus square feet to the building an I the arrival of some additional equipment in the near future will make this a very Well equipped shop. At present the Walkerton Tool & Die. Inc., has a 101" bering mill and one of the new pieces coming is a 136'' bering mill which will give the plant the largest piece of this type equipment in the surrounding area < side of the large metiop. Htan areas of Chicago. Detroit an Cleveland. At present the firm has 25 employees and is hoping to exp in this to 45 in the future. They which will pay teachers $20.00 per semester hour of approved graduate study for a maximum of six hours yearly. Unused days of professional business leave will be added to the tva< hers accumulated sick leave and approved leaves of absence for tenure teachers may be gianted with the opportunity to return to the system, retain tenure rights, and to advance on the salary schedule. For professional advancement. teachers may receive three davs per year for worksh. p attendance with a per-deim allowance of $20.00 daily. The board called a special meeting for April 30. 1968 at 7:30 pm. for discussing their policy manual, non-in-tructmnal salaries, and other matters they may come before the Board. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p in.

WALKERTON, INDIANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 25. 1968

p J' ■ W*® r ' iOSH b 1 * I r / । T 1 S . h|Bb i’letut J ib .e in front <n ill. main in'rance of the Walkerton Tool & Die, Ine., is the three officers in the corporation, from 1 -ft to right: R. N, "Nick” DiF- ber, vice-presid< nt; Harold "Bud” Rizek, picsab nl; and Jack Rizek. s» cretary-treasurer.

are presently hiring men of t’ trade and also have a full time salesman on the road in the midwest. The growth and continued progress of this business has been a very important part in the industrial growth of Walkerton.

NoLh Libei ly Summer Rerreation Prograr. Faces Reduction

Ike Dunnuck. who has directed the . uinmer recreation program for the past eight years at the North Liberty Town Park, has announced that the program face's a reduction this summer. Although Mr. Dunnuck will not be connected with the program this year, he- is concerned that there wil not b> a full program meeting the needs of the area youth. The recent financial crisis of the South Beni Community School Corporation has caused North Liebrty to be one* of a number of parks that will n< t receive financial help for a sujiervisory staff. Over the past night years, the program has grown to inclu crafts, baseball for three different age groups two basketball leagues, ti urnaments for all ages gruupa, and requires Utree staffmembers for supervision nnd instruction of ‘.he various activities.

With their new facilities n arby complete, with the ex. , pth n of receiving of new equipment an 1 finishing some of the inside work, their new building is an out .! til ling structure in the Indu trial Park, and their service is known throughout many states.

This growth has lx*en supported by funds from the South Bend School Corporation the past few years. The town of North Liberty will continue to pay for one supervisor, but the two supervisors who haw been supported by the School Corporation will he cut. The program runs for nine weeks during the summer months, aftern.Hin and evenings. Mr. Dunnuck, who is a junior high teacher and roach at the North Liberty Elementary School, feels that many of the existing activities will have to be cut back or dropped entirely. Legion Post 189 To Elect Officer The American Legion Post 189 will have their election of officers at the meeting tonight All members are urged to attend.

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Summer Festival Parade Entries Are Due Now Parade entries for the Walkerton Summer Festival are due next week according to Parade Marshall Al Bois*. Deadlin-- his been set by the committee for May 1 in ord« r that i line-up f- r tlu- parade may be an mged. Floats, walking < r marching units, band , antique eno. hot.-.. 5, etc. are all invited to register to Mr. Boise. R. R. 1 Walkerton, Trophies and ribb< ns will be awarded. On the committee with Mr. Boise is John Powt 11 Clyde Bick, James Verkier. Clifford Ward, Ralph Smith, Kent Palmer. Bill Elkins and Mrs. Boise as their secretary. Honorary parade marshall will be Jewett Pokagon, grandson of Chief Simon Pokagon who believes he is the last living descendent of the original Pokagon Indians in this area. Swing Into Spring Dance Friday At NL High School Swmg ire. / rspimg is uie on-me of the dance to be held April 26 from 8 to 11 at the North liberty High School. Music will bo provided by the Arist< s ats. the North Libert- Stage Band. The music has been sdo ted to appeal to y<>ung and to adults who may not be up to an entire evening of the most strtnu-us current dances. Tick- ts will be available at th*- door only. The North Liberty- Band Boosters Assn, is >p >n>-r if the affair. Mrs. Gccrge Henry is pr< id. nt of th,- A ». ciati- n. Mrs. Lyle McCormic .ml M s Bernard Arnsbarg'i ar <—c h arm- n of decorati- ns. Mi Alan Kaser, ent.-i tainrm nt. ha< -v - d acts scheduled to perform during inter mis .ions. Since the unit- nns did not arrive in time f> r th winter c. neert this will be th. -irst appearance of any ban 1 m. mber in the recentl, purcha ! uniforms. The A-i- t >e its will wear the c- n-c.-rt uniforms, an 1 a complete marching uniform will be in. wieled. Remember . . . Set Your Clocks Ahead Sunday A reminder to me many people who are operaing -n slow time, be sure to set vour elcxks up an hour before retiring Saturday night. F.-r the next six months at hast Indiana will all be on one time. PL J PT A Will Meet Monday In Tvner The Polk - Lincoln - J hnson ITA will be held April 29 at 7:30 pm. in the T\ n. rS<h- 1 Th.- program will include the Home Economics Dress Review and Industrial Arts Exhibit We will also have installation of new officers forth.- coming year. NOT! C E The Annual Smelt Fry will be held in th.- Masonic Temple, North Liberty on Saturday April 27. Serving from 500 to 800 p.m. a 25 NOT I U E The After Prom Committee Will meet Thursday. April 25. at 7 30 p m CST in the Walkerton Lion s Youth Building.