The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 April 1981 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 106; NUMBER 44

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS I he Walkerton Town Board met regular session on Monday night uth all members present. The mutes of the previous meeting id claims were approved bv the roup. \ decision was reached on these of the former Library Building. \ motion was made bv I co Savoie, conded and approved to convert ’ic building into a municipal court. >licc headquarters and a board meeting room. The necessary ex- ■ nditures will be approved as they re brought before the board. Ml departments were requested - submit inventories that will be liscussed at the next board meeting. three insurance agents. Don lohnson, Harold Post and Don 'mod. were present to address the Board on their policies. Ihe board iblcd the information until thev mid study the material presented No decision will be made on ( able Television for some time. Ihe board feels that this is not something they are going to rush into. she Public Use Hearing for Revenue Sharing Funds was held. Ihe break down of necessarc expenditures is as follow s: Services Personal 16,400.00 Services Contractual 1.500 (X) Properties 8,000.00 Buildings 4.000.00 TOTAL 29.900.00 Chuck Baker. Tire chief, was present to report the status of the tire department for March as fol "w s: ” fires 2 false alarms I assist to Koontz I ake 2 assists to Polk Tow nship 45 man hours. It was reported that the Lincoln I ownship pumper was delivered on Saturday. April 14 The fire department will have their inventory ready in another w eek. lames Van Vactor. police chief, requested equipment for the police department in the amount of SI. 924.65. This request was granted by the board. The policeman's clothing allowance will be divided into two parts, one half to be distributed in January and the second half in July. Matron duty will have some compensation. that to be from $5.00 to sio.oo. Marvin Williams, utilities superintendent. presented the completed maps designating the territorial rights of the town's electric utility. I hese maps will be submitted to several other electric companies for their input. Williams suggested some property that will be up for sale might be of interest to the town to purchase. The subject of individuals cutting down trees and leaving the brush for the town to pick up. It was noted that those resident doing this •ire also responsible for removal. A spring clean up pick up w ill be held on Monday. April 20 and Tuesday. April 21. The Budget Cut Ordinance was established as follows: WHEREAS, it is deemed proper to decrease the 1981 Budget for the Town of Walkerton. Indiana. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Board of Trustee

Kindergarten Registration At Oregon-Davis Children in the Oregon Davis School area who will enter kindergarten this fall should be pre registered bv their parents before April 24. To pre register, call 86 7 q~|4 or 86 -2911. Also pre-register those children who arc eligible for first grade but have not attended kindergarten during the 1980 1981 school vear Io be eligible for kindergarten, the child must be five vears old on or before September 1. 1981, and six vears of age on or before September I to enter first grade. \ legal certificate is required for registration. The birth certificate mav be obtained bv contacting the Health Department in the counts in w hich the child was born. Indiana law requires all elementary school children to be immunized against diptheria. whooping cough, tetanus, measles, rubella and poliomyelitis. Each child is required to have a tuberculin skin test prior to attending school for the first time. Health forms will be handed out at the meeting for parents to have completed by their family doctor and dentist. The Davis Elementary PreSchool group will meet at 9:30 a m Wednesday. Mav 6 she regular morning kindergarten class will not meet this dav. Ihe Oregon Elementary PreS< hool group will meet at 1: 10 p.m. Wednesdav. Mav 6. 1981. Ihe regular afternoon kindergarten class will not meet this dav K OF C FIND DRIVE FOR THE RETARDED On Friday. April 10, and Saturday. April 11, the Knights of Columbus will be soliciting donations to help the mentally retarded. Ihe K. of C. drive will be state wide with local chapter 5 7 09 collecting funds in Walkerton and .North Liberty. The K of C. will be wearing bright yellow aprons for identification Proceeds collected by our local council will stay in St. Joseph County. The K. of C. would like to thank in advance, the officals. business and community for making this drtve successful. of the Town of Walkerton. Indiana, that there is hereby established the following cuts from the several funds: General Fund decreased by $19,005.00 Services Personal *l3. from $70,900.00 to $56,895.00. Services Contractual * 25. From $2,000.00 to 0.00. Materials * 40. from $3,000.00 to $2.(XM).00. Properties * 72 from $5,000.00 to $3,000.00. Motor Vehicle Highway decreased by $34,939.00 Services Contractual * 11 Salary Street Commissioner from $2,000.00 to 0.00. Services Contractual * 26 Other Contractual Services from $16,000.00 to 0.00. Current Charges * 51 Insurance from $2,300.00 to $1,150.00. Current Obligations * 62 Retire,ment from $3,600.00 to $2,600.00. Park and Recreation decreased by $6,600.00. Equipment from $10,000.00 to $3,400.00.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, APRIL 9. 1981

ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Travel bee, Walkerton, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter. Miss Doreen Kepcha. to Pfc. Edward Bert Bogard. son of Mr and Mrs. Eugene Roberson. The bride is the daugh ter of the late Harlan Kepcha and the groom is the son of the late Bert Bogard. Miss Kepcha is a 198 l graduate of John Glenn High Schvxd and is employed at the Liberty Health Center. North Liberty. Pfc. Bogard is a 1980 graduate of John Glenn High School and is currently serving in the United State Marine Corps, ( amp Pendleton, C alifornia. A June 2”thv wedding is being planned. ENGAGED Mm r ■ c .. ■ a A June 13 wedding is being planned by Julia Tiede and Randall Zartman. both of South Bend. I he bride-elect is the daughter of ( arolvn I iede, of Atlanta. Georgia, and the late Jack Tiede, of Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Zartman. Plymouth, are the parents of the prospective bridegroom. The bride-elect is a graduate of John Glenn High School, Walkerton and Indiana University. Bloom ington. She is a sales representative for Coty Cosmetics. Her finance graduated from John Glenn High School. Walkerton, and attended Indiana University. He is a sales representative for Wells Aluminum. CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR BETTER EDUCATION TO MEET MAY 3 Concerned Citizens for Better Education will meet on Sunday. May 3. at 2 o'clock at the Walkerton Community Building. Everyone is welcome.

P-L-J School Board News [he Polk Lincoln Johnson School Board met in regular session on I uesdav evening. April 7. with the following coming before the board. Jim Waller, who was dismissed as varsitv boss basketball coach, read a statement to the board indicating his intentions to reapply for the vacant basketball position for next vear. James Patterson, representative of the Concerned Patrons For Quality Education, presented to the Board a modified copy of the organization's bv-laws for their review. John Hostrawser. football coach at John Glenn High School, discussed the football program for next fall and shared his views on the need to add one more assistant to the football staff due to the additional athletes from North Liberty. I he board approved as advertised the following additional appropriations for financing the Urey Middle School renovation project and the construction of a classroom at John Glenn High School: $ 7 50, (MM) from the Common School Fund Advancement; $3,835 from the Cumulative Building Fund; and 5445,(MM) from the issuance of a bond sale. I he next meeting of the board will be held on Tuesday evening. April 14. .it 7:(M) p,m. in the library at John Glenn High School. COMMUNITY WIDE EASTER SUNRISE WORSHIP SERVICE AND BREAKFAST Ihe Walkerton United Methodist Church and United Presbyterian Church are sponsoring a communi ty wide Easter Sunrise Worship Service and Breakfast April 19. The worship service will be at 6:30 a m. and will be held on the John Glenn Athletic Field. The Sounds of Joy will bring their musical ministry. The breakfast will be served immediately following the service in the John Glenn cafeteria. The ticket cost will be: adults (6th grade on up). $2.00; children (K thru sth grade). $1.00; preschoolers, free; and family ticket. SB.OO. lickets may be purchased from either church. You may call the church offices to reserve your tickets. Reservations must be turned in by April 15th to the church offices. Tickets should also be picked up by that time. COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES ARE SET The Community Good Friday Services will be held at the Wesleyan Church, corner of Van Buren and Illinois Streets. Walkerton, on April |7from 12:30- 1:30p.m. This is open to the public. CLEAN-UP TIME AT THE CEMETERY It's clean up time again at Woodlawn Cemetery. Walkerton, so if you have any decorations you wish to retain, please do so within the next week. MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION The Walkerton United Methodist Church will have a community service on Maundy Thursday. April • 16. at 7:30 p.m.

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Freshman Orientation At John Glenn Freshmen orientation for the 1981-82 freshmen and their parents will be Wednesdav night. April 15. at 7:30 p.m. tn the John Glenn High Schoo) auditorium. This is a combined meeting for the I ibertv lownship and Urey students and their parents. Teachers from all departments will be present to explain the subjects available in their areas. Ihe school nurse will hand out and discuss the medical and dental physical slips. School policies and regulations w ill be explained bv the principal, and the athletic director will answer questions concerning the athletic program. Subjects available and requirements for graduation will be covered bv the guidance director. All Bth grade students and their parents are urged to attend this meeting. EASTER CANTATA TO BE PRESENTED THIS SUNDAY Ihe Chancel Choir of the Walkerton United Methodist Church will be presenting the cantata "Ihe last Week” bv John W Peterson this Sunday during the 10 30 a.m. worship service. Soloists are Sherry Kiinedinsst. Dick Kickbush. Mildred Smith and Ann Miller. A duet will be performed bv ( arl Doherty and Sherrill Kickbush Please come and join us in our musical celebration of Easter. NOTICE The North Liberty After Prom Committee is sponsoring Nelson’s Golden Glow Barbecued chicken sale at Connie’s Mini Mart. North liberty, on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 11:00 am. Carry outs only. REPRESENTATIVE COOK TO SPEAK AT BREAKFAST MEETING SATURDAY State Representative Ed Cook, Plymouth, will be the guest speaker at the Legislative Breakfast on Saturday. April 11. at the Inn Restaurant. Koontz Lake, beginning at 9:00 am., Starke County time, and 10:00 a.m., Marshall County time. Everyone is welcome. DONUT SALE APRIL II The Walkerton Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will be making their yeast donuts again on Saturday. April 11. at the Odd Fellows Hall. 615 Roosevelt Road. Walkerton They w ill be readv for sale bv 10:00 a.m. FRESH LAKE PERCH DINNER A fresh lake perch fish fry will be held on Saturday evening. April 11. serving from 5:00 to 8:00 p m E.S.T.. at the Tracy United Methodist Church, on Highway 6. Donation is adults. $4.50; and children 10 and under, $2.00. All you can eat including dessert and drink. TYNER ALUMNI BANQUET SET FOR MAY 9 The Tyner Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 9 at the John Glenn High School cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are $5.25 per person and can be made bv contacting Mrs Roger McCan. 13322 W 4B Road. Plymouth.