The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 16, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 September 1986 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 112; NUMBER 16

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on September 9, 1986. at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. Mrs. Beem, Mr. Hostetler, Mr. Ludwig. Mr. Millar and Mr. Miller were present at the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Peddycord arrived at 7:40 p.m. The superintendent and seven observers were also present. Following a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted five to zero to approve the minutes of the August 28, 1986 meeting. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted five to zero to approve claims number 1.319 through 1,451 as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. Walkerton Elementary School Fence Quotes: Members of the Board discussed whether or not 260 feet of four foot high chain link fence should be installed along Highway 23 at Walkerton Elementary School. This fence has been suggested as a safety precaution. It was also suggested that it may be better to wait until a decision has been made about an addition at Walkerton Elementary School which would be in this same area. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler. seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted three (Mr. Hostetler. Mrs. Beem. Mr. Ludwig) to three (Mr. Miller. Mr. Millar. Mr. Peddycord) to have Schuell Fence of South Bend install the above mentioned fencing, the motion failed for lack of a majority. B. Urey Middle School Alley Repaving: The Board discussed whether to award a quote to Asphalt Engineers of South Bend, who submitted the low quote of $2,900. for alley repaving at Urey Middle School or to further investigate constructing a larger drive and paving the parking lot. Mr. Peddycord offered to check the appropriate plat book and bring back further information. Following a motion by Mr. Peddycord. seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted six to zero to table the issue of Urey Middle School alley repaving until further investigations can be conducted. C. School Technology Advancement Account Loan — IDE: The superintendent explained that the Corporation application for a School Technology Advancement Account Loan from the Indiana Department of Education Common School Loan Fund for $30,500 has been approved. Additionally, the Corporation has been offered an additional $22,684 in loan funds. The $30,500 loan would be required to be repaid over a two year period at a below market rate interest as set by the state. The $53,184 loan would be required to be repaid over a three year period at a similar interest rate. Therefore, the affect upon the yearly tax rate would be about the same. These funds are to be used for the acquisition of computer hardware and software. Following a motion by Mr. Peddycord. seconded by Mr. Millar, the Board voted six to zero to authorize the acceptance of the $53,184 loan from the Indiana Department of Education Common (continued on page 3)

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The Women’s Softball League Champion is the team sponsored by Lea’s House of Pizza and Mr. G’s Drive In, Walkerton. Members of the team also placed second in the recently held tourney. Members are. from left to right, kneeling: Fran Lockridge. Kim Kronk, Laura Hostetler. Karen Keeling, Dana Eliinger and Vickie Matz. Middle row : Darlene Lea. sponsor. Teresa Kemp, Julie Knowlton, Jo WIN DRAWING BOX AT WILCOX STORE The Grand Prize drawing box for the WIN Coupon Books is now housed at Wilcox I.G.A. Store, in Walkerton. There is less than a month to go before the winners of over 30 different drawings will be held. The Grand Prize is a trip for two to Hawaii, plus much more including $1.000.00 cash. Be sure and purchase your books today from area businesses in Walkerton and at Koontz Lake. WOMEN’S COMMUNITY CLUB AND GUESTS TO GATHER SEPTEMBER 19 Ther GFWC Woman's Community Gub of Walkerton will meet on Friday. September 19, at the Community Building. Dessert will be served at 1:00 p.m. Guests of the club will be members of the GFWC North Liberty Woman’s Gub. Guest speaker will be Mrs. M. Gary Schuster, who will talk on "Look For Goodness In Wellness”. FAN BUS TO JIMTOWN GAME FRIDAY The fan bus for the football game at Jimtown on Friday, September 19 will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 6:00 p.m. and John Glenn at 6:15 p.m. Adults. SI.OO and students 50 cents. DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION HERE THIS SATURDAY Saturday. September 20, is the final day for voter registration in Walkerton. In order to vote in the November 4 election, you must be registered. You can register with Gordon Patrick. Phil Waldron. Sr.. Virgil Gwin or at the Walkerton License Branch with Myrna Daube. KOONTZ LAKE CONSERVATION CLUB MONTHLY MEETING The regular business meeting of the Koontz Lake Conservation Gub will be held on Friday evening. September 19. at 7:00 p.m., at the clubhouse. Come and help make the decisions of the club. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

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Kozubik, Joni Knowlton, Karen Moore, Connie Knowlton and Gene Knowlton. Back row: Robert Lea. sponsor, Dave Hahn and Jerry Knowlton. Awards were also presented for the best pitcher, Pam O'Dell; best coaches, Gene Knowlton and Bill Gerlib; mental attitude awards went to Pat Orcutt and Kim Kronk and Julie Knowlton took both the best defensive and best offensive awards. Usa Only Stirki County Ambulnnco Phono Number Residents of Starke County are to use the new number for the Ambulance Service, not Rannells Funeral Home. The proper phone number is 1-800-552-2403 or 7725003. OREGON TOWNSHIP SENIORS TO MEET SEPTEMBER 18 The Oregon Township Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday, September 18. at 12:30 p.m., at the Koontz Lake Conservation Gubhouse. Bring your own table service and a covered dish. Come out and enjoy a good meal and an afternoon of card playing and fellowship with your neighbors and friends. BETTER HOMES CLUB TO MEET MONDAY The Better Homes Extension Gub will meet at the home of Mrs. Gyde Stickley, on Monday. September 22. Don't forget to bring your new craft, nice used item or homemade food for our sale. The program will be a speaker from the telephone company. DIABETIC SCREENING The Starke Home Health Care will be conducting a free diabetic screening, on Friday. September 26. from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Koontz Lake Ginic. The diabetic screening consists of a simple finger stick with a lancet and drop of blood placed on a dextrostrix and placed in a glucometer for reading. Anyone over 21 years of age is welcome. Now 200 years old. the Iron Bridge over the Severn River in Shropshire, England, was the first bridge to be constructed entirety of iron.

NINE SCOUTS RECOGNIZED WITH AWARDS The 1986-87 year for Walkerton Boy Scout Troop #293 began on Monday, September 8. with the first meeting with an evening of celebration and recognition of the Scouts. Highlight of the evening was the first Court of Honor of the year. Recognition of rank advancement and merit badge achievement over the last six months was featured. Nine scouts received a total of bl awards including rank advancement and service star awards. Forty parents, scouts and friends and relatives were present. Scout achievement and awards were as follows: Gale Bierly, second class rank and three year service star; Wade Brcka, second and first class rank, third year service star, merit badges in sports and first aid and skill awards in camping; Jack Huffer, second and first class rank, one year service star, merit badges in first aid and sports and skill awards in camping and first aid; Adam Jacob, first class and star rank, third and fourth year service star, merit badges in first aid. sports, downhill skiing, basketry, citizenship in th nation, emergency prepardness. fingerprinting and skill awards in first aid. community living, conservation. camping and family living. Also receiving awards were Jeff Lindsley. tenderfoot and second class rank, one year service star, merit badge in sports and skill awards in camping, citizenship, hiking, physical fitness and first aid; Andy O'Connor, life rank, fifth year service star and merit badges in emergency preparedness, safety. fishing, communications and sports; Phillip Renaud, tenderfoot rank; Aaron Williams, second and first class rank, one year service star, merit badges in water skiing, first aid. sports and skill awards in first aid. hiking and camping; Jason Williams, second and first class rank, third year service star, merit badges in sports and first aid and a skill award in camping. Life scout Andy O'Connor was also recognized for having received the “Scout Os The Week" award at summer camp this past year. Troop 293 would like to recognize and thank the following businesses in the Walkerton-Koontz Lake area through whose generous contributions we were able to purchase new camping equipment including tents and cookware: Her Place, Jacob Drugs. Newman Pharmacy. Mishawaka. Farmers State Bank of Wyatt. Hiler Industries. Ray A Kenny's Super Valu, Mid American Metal Fabricators. George’s Truck Service. Wilcox Supermarkets. Ist Source Bank. Walkerton Tool A Die. Modem Door, Combo Corp., One’s Garage. Larry’s Quick Mart, Egger Automotive. Gamble’s, Jack's, Citgo Service, Eleanor s Posy Parlor, Lane’s Hair Design. Morris Precision. Northern Indiana Supply. Stanley Manne, Allen's Furniture. Ross Engineering. Brass Lion. Stuntz A Hochstetler Pines. Amencan Door. Metal Building Maintenance. Thermal Seal Roof Systems. American Roller. Kabelin True Value Hardware and Lakeside Realty. Our thanks to all of you whose generous support made these new purchases

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 4:30 p.m. — North Liberty/Urey football team to travel to Bremen. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to host Tippecanoe Valiev. "Friends Os The Fourth" to meet. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 1:00 p.m. — GFWC Communitv Woman's Club to meet at the Community Building. 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn footbal team to travel to Jimtown SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 9:30 a.m. — John Glenn and Oregon Davis cross country teams to run in the New Prairie Invitational. 10:00 a m. — Oregon Davis varsity soccer team to host Westville. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 22 4:00 p.m. — Urey volleyball team to travel to Argos. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn cross country teams to travel to South Central. 6:00 p m. — John Glenn junior varsity football team to host Knox. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to host Bremen. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Board to meet in the Council Room. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to host Triton. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to host Culver. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4:30 p.m. Urey volleyball team to travel to Plymouth. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to travel to South Bend Riley. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 4:15 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to travel to Jimtown. 4:30 p.m. — North Liberty Urey football team to host Plymouth. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Business and Professional Women's club to meet. 7:00 p.m. — College Night at the Plymouth High School. FRESH LAKE PERCH FISH FRY SEPTEMBER 27 The Tracy United Methodist Church. U. S. 6 and 35. will hold a fresh lake perch fish fry on Saturday. September 27. from 4:00 top 7:30 p.m., at the church. The menu includes lake perch, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, bread and butter, dessert and beverage. The cost is $5.50 for adults; children under 12. $2.50; and preschoolers. free. 2t525 During the construction of the Hoover Dam. concrete had to be poured continually for two years possible. In appreciaton for the support the community has shown Walkerton scouting, the troop will make themselves available to anyone m the community for whom the scouts could come and work some or any part of the Saturdays tn October, except for October 11. We would be glad to provide manpower to rake, clean windows, put in storm windows or any other project with which you need some help around the house. Arrangements may be made by calling Glenn Jacob. 586-28^9 any evening after 6:00 p m The weekend of October 11 is the District Camporee in South Bend.