The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 36, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 February 1977 — Page 7

FROSTY IS NINE FEET TALL 4Hk ’ • y * * * ■ . ’ '■;- t“'' t ’ K W U . ■ * '* * '« - ' < IT ,■ . f • ‘ .\ ’ • '

The Beckwith's of Walkerton, Robert. Robin. Matthew. John and Lisa, received the above picture from Robin’s sister. Non and her son Lance Palmgren, of Freehold, New Jersey, to share in the joy they had in making it. As it goes. Non and her son Lance (who is 13 years old, 4'11" tall and is standing on the over 4'A' high snowball in the picture to show the approximate height of their "Frosty”) made him over 9' high in approximately two hours. The only help they required. and due only to the weight factor, was in lifting the middle snowball into position. They used a pillowcase stuffed with snow for the hat, pomegranates for the eyes, an ear of corn for the nose, whole walnuts for the mouth, grapefruit for the buttons and an old woolen scarf for around the neck. He looks as if he’s saying: "Heh, Heh, I’m ready now — Anyone for a snowball fight?” So you see. some

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fun has been had from this over abundance of snow we've all been the receivers of this year! Anyone think they can top it? How about it kids? You too Mon and Dad! Here’s a "fun" family project everyone can enjoy doing together! How about let's showing the East Coast that the MidWest can do! Just remember kids, dress warmly when you go outside, and have fun! And, to Non and Lance: "Thanks again so very much for sharing the fun of your "Frosty” with all of us!” WEATHER-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSINGS Urging everyone concerned not to "overreact" to Indiana's weath-er-related school closings, Indiana State Teachers Association Executive Director. Ron Jensen, said recently that the state's teachers are "willing to sit down and talk

about solutions to the acute problems we face." Jensen agreed with State Superintendent Dr. Harold Negley that this is a unique situation that does not call for enactment of any new laws. "It has only happened to this extent once in 100 years,” Jensen said, "and drastic remedies arc not called for.” He added. "What we need to do is calmly, rationally seek solutions to both the short-term and longrange problems associated with weather related school closings and the energy shortages." The chief administrative officer of Indiana’s largest teacher organization said that he wanted to assure everyone — parents, teachers. administrators, school board members and all other public officials — that teachers and the IST A are "very concerned about this whole issue.” He said that while the chief concern of teachers is the instruction of children and the quality of that instruction. the ISTA obviously is concerned about the health and safety of both students and teachers. State law provides that teachers are to be paid when schools arc

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closed for causes beyond their control. Also, an attorney general's opinion issued in 1963 stipulates that teachers do not have to be in attendance at a school building to receive such pay. "Both the statue and the attorney general's opinion were sensitive to the need to avoid needless danger to the safety of teachers as well as students." Jensen said. "We are not trying to beg off from our responsibilities on the basis of technicalities or even finances." he added. "Teachers, parents and school officials should review the circumstances they face locally and make decisions based on maintaining a quality educational program in light of the current dilemma," he said. "By and large, local decision making involving teachers and school authorities will bring the best solutions." Finally, noting that collective bargaining contracts in Indiana are not "teacher” contracts, but rather "teacher/school board" contracts. Jensen said that these agreements "provide the vehicle for discussions that can lead to the solving of the problems locally.”

He urged superintendents to get together with their teachers and to "abandon heated public rhetoric." "This is not a time for name calling.” he said, "but rather a time for everyone to use their collective wisdom for the g<xxi of our children.” LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcoholic Beverage Board of St. Joseph County. Indiana, at 10:00 am., on February 22. 197" at the City Hall in the city of Mishawaka in said county, will m vestigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the following person and location listed herein, to wit: RR7I-13J78 James Papandrea. ?13 W. Jefferson. Mishawaka. Ind., Beer and Wine Retailer Said investigation will be open to the public. INDIANA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION By Arthur R. Robinson. Exec. Sects . James D Sims. Chairman A great gift — Ihe Independent - '