The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 September 1986 — Page 1

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on August 28, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of John Glenn High School. All Board members were present at the meeting. The superintendent and six observers were also present. Following a motion by Mrs. Beem, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 19, 1986 meeting as presented. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to approve claims number' 1.317 and 1,318 as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. 1987 Budget Adoption: Mr. Millar asked if members of the audience wished to make comments on the proposed 1987 Budget. Mr. Branson Hiatt, Mr. Mike Daube, Mr. Dean Anderson and Mr. Ted Daube each spoke regarding the proposed budget. Each individual stressed that agriculture, in particular, and other businesses are experiencing tough economic conditions at this time. They asked that the Board make all budget cuts possible prior to final approval by the state.- * - The Board discussed ways in which the actual rate and levy may be lowered. The rate may be decreased by an increase in the actual assessed valuation of the School Corporation. The rate and levy may be decreased by budget cuts made by the Board. The Board noted that as soon as the final assessed valuation figures are available, they will reconsider the final budget figures that they want to have approved by the state. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mr. Peddycord. the Board voted unanimously to adopt the 1987 Budget as previously advertised. The proposed rates, levies and estimated assessed valuations are as follows: Rate Levy To Fund SIOOAV Be Raised General $2.7571 $1,240,685 Debt Service 2.1674 975,334 Transportation .5556 250,000 Cumulative Building .2500 112.500 TOTAL $5.7301 $2,578,519 Estimated Assessed Valuation $45,000,000. B. Designation Os Firms To Quote Insurance: The superintendent explained that more than one local firm was interested in representing the Indiana Insurance Company in quoting Corporation insurance coverage. These firms are the Gibson Agency of Plymouth and the Johnson & Williams Agency of Koontz Lake. The Indiana Insurance Company will supply quote information to that firm designated by the Board. The Small Agency of Walkerton is the present insurance carrier and represents the American States Company. Only the American States Company and Indiana Insurance Company have been quoting school insurance in the recent years. The Board discussed the relative merits of each of these firms and also indicated that they would accept quotes from other bonafied insurance firms as long as the quotations are based upon the Corporation specifications.

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A birthday party for Ben Baughman, on Saturday, September 6. in celebration of his 100th birthday, will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, in North Liberty, on Stanton and Pine Roads, for all relatives and friends. No gifts OREGON HOME ECONOMICS CLUB TO MEET TUESDAY The Oregon Township Home Economics Club will meet on Tuesday. September 9. at the Koontz Lake Conservation Club at 1:00 p.m. Members may arrive at 12:45 p.m. Hostesses will be Helen Cowood and Victoria Shogren. Following a motion by Mrs. Maneul, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to one (Mr. Hostetler opposing) to designate the following insurance firms to submit quotes to the Board: the Small Agency representing American States Company, the Johnson & Williams Agency representing Indiana Insurance Company, and any other reputable firm representing an insurance company that will quote based on Corporation specifications. NEW BUSINESS A. Resignation: Following a motion by Mr. Peddycord, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Larry Prescott, secondary industrial arts instructor, effective at the end of the day. August 29, 1986. Appointment: Following a motion by Mr. Peddycord, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted unanimously to approving Kevin Blemker as secondary industrial arts instructor, effective August 29, 1986. C. Other: 1. The superintendent reported that he expects two buses to be delivered the week of September 15. Two other buses are also on order, but are not expected until later in the school year. The first two units are Chervolet chassis with Wayne body, the second two units are Ford chassis with Wayne bodies. NEXT MEETING DATE The Board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 9, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. ADJOURNMENT Following a motion by Mr. Peddycord, seconded by Mr. Millar, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1986

please. Miller’s Merry Manor will hold an open house on Wednesday, September 10, at 2:00 p.m., for Mr. Baughman’s birthday. Everyone is welcome to attend and help celebrate his 100th birthday. Entertainment and refreshments will be served. COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 4:00 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to travel to Culver. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to open their season by traveling to South Bend Clay. Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary to meet. Epsilon Chi chapter of Tri Kappa to meet. Walkerton Masonic Lodge to meet. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 7:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis volleyball team to travel to Kouts. 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn varsity football team to travel to Knox. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Senior Fellowship Group to meet. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn junior varsity football team to travel to La Ville. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to travel to Mishawaka. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Board to meet in the council room. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn cross country team to host LaVille and Knox. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to host South Bend St. Joe. 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn School Board to meet at the library of Walkerton Elementary School. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to host Plymouth. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to host North Judson. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn cross country team to travel to Bremen. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball team to host North Judson. JOHN GLENN FAN BUS The fan buses for the varsity football game at Knox on Friday, September 5, will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 6:15 and John ( Glenn at 6:30 p.m. Game time is । 7:30 p.m. The cost is adults SI.OO ( and students 50 cents.

Adult Education Classes To Bogin Sept. 8 At Glenn Adult Education classes for high school credit will begin at John Glenn High School the week of September 8 and will end the week of December 15. The courses are tailored to meet individual needs to enable a student to earn credit in the area of social studies, mathematics and English. Students should report to John Glenn High School according to the following schedule: Social Studies — Monday, September 8, 7:00 p.m. Mathematics — Monday, September 8, 7:00 p.m. English — Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. Classes will meet two evenings a week for 15 weeks. A fee of SIO.OO will be charged which will be collected at the second class meeting. Further information about any of the adult education classes offered at John Glenn High School may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Kunze or Mrs. Jackson at 586-3195. NADINE KEIPER TO RETIRE Nadine Keiper, librarian at the Koontz Lake Library, is retiring. She has been librarian since February 17, 1968 and will be missed by the patrons of the library. A retirement party will be held at the library on Saturday, September 13, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in honoring Mrs. Keiper. Punch and cookies will be served. OFFER COOKING CLASSES The St. Patrick’s Women’s Club will be offering classes in Korean and Chinese cooking to begin this week, on Thursday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m., and to continue on the next five consecutive Thursdays. A fee of SIO.OO per class, which includes eating the wonderful food to be prepared, will be charged. The class will be taught by Sunny Kaminski, a native of Korea. If you have already registered for this class, please be at St. Patrick’s School Hail, at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday. Other interested persons may call Deb Walter at 586-3707 for last minute reservations. The cost of the class goes to benefit St. Patrick's School. DAVID KNOWLTON MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE On Saturday, September 13, the David Knowlton Memorial Blood Drive will be held in Walkerton at the United Methodist Church. There is such a great need for blood, that we want this to be a very successful blood drive. The blood drive will be from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. You may call for any appointment to be set up or the day of the blood drive you may come in at any time. To set up an appointment, or if you have any questions, please call the church office at 586-3534 or Sharon Drews at 586-3940. Please take the time and give this precious gift. 4tsll CHANGING ADDRESS? If you are moving or your mailing address has been changed, please notify our subscription department as soon as possible. Thank you. The Independent News

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Ist Source Gets Approval For Acquisition Os Bank Christopher J. Murphy 111, president of Ist Source Bank, announced that the bank has received regulatory approval for the acquisition of Community State Bank, which is located in North Liberty. Indiana. This approval has been granted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Indiana State Department of Financial Institutions. In making this announcement. Murphy noted that this acquisition furthers the overall growth strategy of the bank. “The acquisition of Community State will permit Ist Source to increase services to the residents of St. Joseph County and enable us to expand into Elkhart County,” stated Murphy. Since Community State Bank previously received approval to open a branch in Elkhart County, this approval will extend to Ist Source once the acquisition is complete. Ist Source Bank has assets of approximately $1 billion and Community State Bank lists assets of approximately S2O million. It is anticipated that the acquisition process will be completed by mid-November, 1986. Parties Select Candidates For 1986 Elections The Republican and Democrat parties each held their caucus in Walkerton last Thursday evening and selected the candidates for the two open Town Council seats. The Republicans, meeting at the Youth Building, named Gene Gerber and Phil Waldron, Sr., for the two seats in the first and second wards respectively. The Democrats, meeting just up the street at the Community Building, chose Lynn Brownlee and Greg Williams, for the first and second ward seats respectively. This will be the first time that a partial election for the Town Council has been held, the remaining three spots will be contested in the usual town election next year. All terms will now be four years, thus staggering the board so there cannot be five new board members seated at one time. This year’s election for these two seats will be part of the general election on Tuesday, November 4. STATE ROAD 104 CLOSED The Indiana Department of Highways closed a section of State Road 104 in LaPorte County, beginning Monday. September 2. That stretch of highway from its intersection with State Road 4 to U. S. 6 will be closed to traffic. The purpose of this closure is to repair the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Crossing in Stillwell. During this closure, traffic will be detoured across S. R. 4. S. R. 23 and U. S. 6. Work is expected to be completed and the road reopened by September 23, 1986. Until then, motorists should be aware that this rerouting adds 7.7 miles driving distance and make whatever changes might be necessary in their travel plans. Be a careful driver always!