The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 39, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 February 1987 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - FEBRUARY 26, 1967

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (continued from page 1) expected cost for the 1987 program be submitted. A decision on the 1987 fee will be made at a later date. C. Transfer Tuition: Following a motion by Mr. Ludwig, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Mr. and Mrs. David Vanßlaricom to pay tuition for their son, Bruce, to attend the ninth grade at John Glenn High School for the remainder of the 1986-87 school year. D. Conference Requests: Following a motion by Mrs. Beem. seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following conference requests: 1. Rosana Balmer, Cindy Knaack, Scott Hostetler, Walkerton Elementary School; Darlene Bell, Jana Burkholder, North Liberty School, "Fourth Grade Teacher Exchange Program", February 27, 1987. 2. Denise Brooks, Urey Middle School, Marlene Edison, North Liberty School, "National Aeorbic Certification Workshop”, March 21. 1987, Mishawaka. 3. Carol Beem, John Glenn School Coropration, "Indiana Association of School Business Officials Conference", Indianapolis, March 17, 1987. E. Conference Reports: The Board accepted written conference reports from the following staff members: I. Ricahrd Kickbush, John Glenn High School, "National Athletic Directors Conference". 2. Dan Fortlander, Cindy Wagoner, John Glenn High School, "Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic". 3. Patrician Stiver. North Liberty School, "Gifted Education Symposia". 4. Hugh Rettinger, John Thomas, John Glenn High School, "Indiana Clearinghouse for Computer Education". F. Conferences Attended: Dr. Smith submitted a report to the Board detailing the individuals and number of conferences that were attended by the staff during the first semester of the 1986-87 school year. He indicated that approximately 40% of the certified staff and various non-certified staff members have attended conferences during this time. In comparison forth e1985-86 school year, approximately 75% of the certified staff attended conferences during the first and second semesters combined. G. Financial Statement — January, 1987: A copy of the financial statement for January 31, 1987 was submitted to the Board. Changes and additions to the report were noted. H. John Glenn Education Association to Bargain: Dr. Smith submitted copies of two letters to the Board. The first was from Mrs. Cathy VanDuyne, president of the John Glenn Education Association, stating the association’s intention to pursue its bargaining rights for the 1987-88 school year. The second letter is a copy of the superintendent’s responding letter. He noted that according to Indiana State Statute that the official bargaining date begins 180 days prior to advertisement of school corporation budgets in Au gust. A first meeting date will be arranged for the month of March, /.s the Indiana Legislature is in session until April 30 of this year, negotiation on some items will be deferred until a complete report of legislative action has been received by all concerned parties. I. 1986 Bus Costs Per Mile: The superintendent submitted a report to the Board detailing the total

costs expended for contracted and Corporation owned routes during 1986. Contracted expenditures totaled $127,752.54 for 63,500 miles driven. The average cost per mile is $2.01. Corporation owned buses incurred total costs of $191,564.48 for 95,750 miles driven. The average cost per mile driven is $2.00. J. Others: 1. Request for Maternity Leave: Following a motion by Mrs. Manuel. seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to grant the request of Mrs. Jana Burkholder for maternity leave beginning on April 6 and continuing through May 27, 1987. Brent Kaufman, principal at North Liberty School, will interview candidates to fill the maternity leave and make a recommendation to the Board in the near future. 2. Calendar Propsals Update: Dr. Smith reported to the Board that of those responses received from parents, staff members and students that proposal 1, which represents dates corresponding to the present school calendar, and 2, which represents school starting approximately one week later than the present calendar, have received by far the most support. Additionally, comments and suggestions have been received from many individuals. These are being noted and where appropriate, will be incorporated in two new proposals which correspond to proposals 1 and 2 as previously advertised. 3. Computer Purchases: Dr. Smith submitted a proposal to the Board for the purchase of one IBM 4210 printer and one IBM personal computer to supplement the existing central office system. Following discussion, Board members indicated that the need for the personal computer had not been justified and, therefore, the pruchase was not necessary at this time. Following a motion by Mrs. Beem, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the superintendent to purchase an IBM 4210 printer at the quoted priced of $1,584. Dr. Smith told the Board that work is continuing on identifying that computer equipment which will be purchased with the Indiana Department of Education loan funds that were recently approved by the Board. The largest part of the $47,000 loan will be expended for Apple computer products to supplement existing equipment in all four buildings. Other equipment is also being identified to supplement the John Glenn High School computer laboratory and software in ail buildings. 4. Commendations: The following students and groups have distinguished themselves in a variety of competitions recently. Each student, group and faculty sponsor is commended by the Board for their efforts. JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL — in Scholastic Art Competition, John Glenn High School students received 12 gold keys and 23 honorable mentions. Students receiving one or more gold keys include Matt Bowman, Marie Braun, Margaret Godwin, Laura Hershberger, Kim Kriskovsky, Robin Lute, Troy Pugsley, Matt Saul and Matt Weiczork. Os 63 schools entered in this competition, John Glenn High School students received the second highest total of gold keys. Art department instructors are John Thomas and Amy Wait. Six students will compete in the state competition of the P.T.A. Reflections Contest. In visual arts, these are Marie Braun. Becky Fair and Garissa Mann. In photography, these are Lori Frame, Matt Bowman and John Fairres. Angie Sherland and Lori Frame, winners from the 1986 Reflections Contest in photography, have been named national finalists. This is the second consecutive year that John Glenn High School students have received this honor.

In the recent Academic Decathlon regional competition, the John Glenn High School team placed third over all and were awarded 20 medals for first, second or third place finishes in the ten subject areas. The Academic Decathlon team is coached by Shirley Ross and Linda Parker. In the Instrumental Music Solo and Ensemble Contest, Veronica Cark, Lisa Smith, Heather Shrum, Jeff Patterson, Connie Menges, Kent Amsbarger and David Robison received first place in first division competition and will compete in the state contest for solo performers, Veronica Gark, Laura Chance, Lisa Smith, Betsy High, Heather Shrum, Julie Bolze, Brenda Petry, Susan Oliver, Carolyn Chapman, Jeff Patterson, Stephanie Beem, Kim Kriskovsky, Julie Machowiak, Shane Groves, Garissa Mann, Gary Brown, Scott Tinkel and Jason Holderread all received first place in first division competition for ensembles and will compete at the state contest in flute quartet, clarinet trio, clarinet quartet, saxaphone trio, or brass sextet. Instrumental music instructors are Dan Fortlander and Cindy Wagoner. In the Vocal Music Solo and Ensemble Contest, Lori Frame, Eric Snell, Julie Camblin, Chris King and Lisa Berry all received firsts in first division competition and will compete in the state contest for solo performers. Lori Frame, April Sahloff, Chris King, Lori Hershberger, Susan Whitaker, Rhonda Sahloff, Kim Taylor, Chris Bell, Lisa Berry. Carmen Crane. Margaret Godwin, Katie Jacob, Garissa Mann, Carla Manuel, Angie Rohrer, Lisa Savoie, Susan Small and Lori Fugate comprise the first place vocal ensemble that will compete at state competiton. The vocal music instructor is Pam Tebbe. Recently the John Glenn High School freshman boys basketball team completed a 14-0 undefeated season. The Freshman Falcons are coached by Bruce Fleming. Varsity wrestler Dave Searfoss won the Northern State Conference Heavyweight Championship and was a sectional runner-up and regional qualifier. Varsity wrestlers are coache by Gene Bailev. NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL — North Liberty School has recently been notified that it will again be credited as a member of the North Central Association as a result of the first year follow-up report. Although students kindergarten through eighth grade attend North Liberty School, the North Central Association membership is based upon elementary school criteria. Phillip Morris and Joe Wines have been named as P.T.A. Reflections Contest winners. Their entries will be forwarded to state competition. The fifth grade boys basketball team recently won the LaVille Elementary Tourney. The team is coached by Tim Davis. The John Glenn FCA recently participated in a World of Life Volleyball Marathon. All five teams advanced to regional competition in Ohio with an accumulated record of 20-5. Jill Knepp was voted most valuable player of the entire senior girls division. Michelle Mlekodaj received the sportsmanship award in the senior girls division. The FCA is sponsored by Marlene Edison. A special note of congraulations schould be give to Brett Eastbum for outstanding accomplishments in industrial arts and wrestling. UREY MIDDLE SCHOOL — In Scholastic Art Competition, Christine Paschen received a gold key award. Patti Christensen and Cristy Osborn received certificates of merit. In Middle School Solo and Ensemble Music Competition, six students received first place in solo, three students received second place, 18 students placed first in ensemble, and 13 students placed second in ensemble.

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Dawn Hinchy has been named as the Urey Middle School yearbook design winner. P.T.A. Reflections Contest winners are Patti Christensen, Kenny Swank and Lance Saul for visual arts; Greg Smith, Craig Ross and Jody McLaughlin for photography; Bob Hill, Gwen Davey and Jeff Pontius for literature. All of these students will now be entered in state competition. WALKERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Keely Jackson and Laura Bostwick won first place for vocal duet at contest. The fifth grade boys basketball team recently finished their season having won the North Liberty Tourney. They won 10 games while losing only two. Congratulations to coach Huffman and the boys. For the first semester, 72 third, fourth and fifth graders earned honor roll recognition. Those students, their parents and teachers celebrated with a donut party enjoyed by all. NEXT MEETING DATE The Board will meet in regular session on March 3, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. An interim report on drawings for the Walkerton Elementary School addition is expected from R. W. Clinton & Associates, the Corporation architect. The Board will meet in regular session on March 17, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. Final drawings on the Walkerton Elementary School addition are expected at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT Following a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Hostetler, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. WEEKEND BASEBALL CAMP OFFERED FOR FATHERS AND SONS The Midwest Sports Baseball School, located at Donaldson, Indiana, is offering the first baseball camp developed for training both fathers and sons together. The program will provide a great weekend away for Dad (or grandfather, uncle, etc.) and Son in a top-ranked baseball training environment. Dad will be instructed in baseball training techniques to improve his ability to train his son or coach the local youth baseball team. Son will receive a two day program in the areas of offensive and defensive play to better prepare him for spring baseball. Midwest Sports offers an 80 acre campus with complete indoor as well as outdoor training areas. The Father and Son program will be held entirely indoors. The program is offered to baseball players from 6to 13 years of age. The price of the camp is $125.00, which includes lodging, food and training for both dad and son. Special prices are available for groups and for more than one son. The first two sessions of this special camp will be held on February 27 - March 1 and again on March 6 - 8. For more information or to register, please call Midwest Sports at (219) 936-7529 or (312) 655-1711. Our classifieds start at $1.50!

SPRING EXERCISE CLASSES The six week spring session of exercise classes will begin at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, in North Liberty, and Wednesday, March 4, in Walkerton. This will be the last session until fail. These sessions will stress flexibility and muscle toning, with the untimate goal so total fitness. These classes are an excellent way to overcome the effects of sedentary winter days. They prepare the body for the more active life of sports, household and yard jobs that spring ushers in. Past classes have also brought positive responses from the participants who have noticed increased energy levels and better stress control. The six-week session will be led by Susan Knoll, a fitness instructor from Memorial Hospital's Health and Lifestyle Center. Participants are asked to wear stretchy clothing and to bring a pad or blanket for floor exercises. Two weights, three pounds each, will be used for one number and are optional. Registration with a fee of $12.00 for six classes will be taken at the door. Exercising begins with warm-ups promptly at 7:00 p.m. and finish with complete relaxation by 8:00 p.m. Formoreinformation phone Carole at 586-2377 or Kathy at 656-4588. SENIOIR CITIZEN BOWLING NEWS The spectator group is increasing and supporting their individual bowlers as the season progresses for the Seniors. The 15 ladies had a fine day, compiling some nice scores. Merle Bruesch rolled a nice 177 high scratch game, followed by Helen Bowman's 166 and Doris Crane’s 156 scratch game. The high handicap game of 235 was also Merle's. Helen’s 224 bested Anne Falk’s 217 handicap game. There were five ladies totaling 400 or more for series. Mildred McKesson and Helen Bowman each made an even 400. Merle Bruesch totaled the high series of 461, Doris Crane had 435 and Gare Martin a 419 total. The ladies really made those pins fall this session! While there were only 11 gents bowling this time, they made up any perceived deficiency by the good scores compiled. Bud Weinman and Harold Schweder finished first and second respectively in all categories. For high scratch game Bud totaled a 231 to Harold’s 214. The high handicap game was Bud's 270, topping Harold's 239. Trailing distantly was Roman Brehm's 235, closely followed by Dave Lind’s 228. Bud's high series total of 579 just bested Harold's 572. Roman Brehm followed a distant third with a 512. Those totals indicate that there is still skill in the eye and arm, even though the thatch on top is gray or nearly non-existent among the Senior gents! More Senior Bowlers and/or spectators are welcome. Come join the competition each Wednesday afternoon at the Walkerton Shady Lanes. The woman who obeys her husband rules him.