The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 45, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 April 1987 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 112; NUMBER 45

Ist Source Merger With North Liberty Bank Complete Christopher J. Murphy ill. president of Ist Source Bank, has announced the completion of the merger of Ist Source and Community State Bank of North Liberty. effective March 31. 1987. Community State Bank's shareholders approved the merger at a meeting on Saturday. March 28. On Monday. March 30 the directors of Ist Source Bank also voted to approve the merger. According to Murphy, the merger is “an important step in the Ist Source strategy of continually strengthening its coverage of the North Central Indiana market", and will give St. Joseph County customers expanded banking convenience. He also noted that the merger will enable Ist Source to expand into Elkhart County with full banking services where Community State Bank previously had been authorized to open. Ist Source, the largest financial institution headquartered in North ( entral Indiana, has assets of more than SI billion. Community State Bank's assets are approximately S2O million. EALCON 500 CLUB DRAWING The winning SOO Falcon Club members drawn were 205. 337, 183 and 021.

NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS « £ MB! F

From wooly mammoth bones to high tech fibre optics, the hustlebustle of young scientists filled the North Liberty School Library March 10 during the school's annual science fair. The winners include, top row from left: Kellie Gunn, second, physical science; Rhonda Cisney, first, earth/space; Byron Craft, first, physical/chemical; Isiah Klinedinst, first, live and science and grand prize; James Karst, third, earth/space. First row: Dara Cisney, second, earth/space; Kari Snyder, third, life; Sarah Snell, third, physical/chemical; and Emily Klinedinst, second, life science. Regional winners included Josiah Klinedinst. third; Sarah Snell, first, elementary; Emily Klinedinst. third; and Amy Paul, second.

Ultimate Care Wing Open House At Miller’s In Plymouth The public is invited to attend an open house at Miller’s Merry Manor. 600 West Oakhill Avenue, Plymouth, this Sunday from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. The event will celebrate the opening of the Orchard Wing, offering "the ultimate in health care living”. The Orchard Wing is part of a new concept in health care living developed by Miller's Merry Manor. In additon to 24 hours nursing care, the Orchard Wing offers many special amenities, including wall-to-wall carpeting, monthly beauty/barber care, daily newspaper, individually controlled heating and air-conditioning, a room for private entertaining and a formal dining room featuring coordinating linens, crystal and china. "We are very excited about the Orchard Wing and the innovations it brings to health care,” said Randi Kiphen, administrator of the facility. "Miller’s Merry Manor has always served as in important link in our community’s health care system. The Orchard Wing is our way to provide long-term care in the ultimate environment", she added. Refreshments will be served at the open house and a trip for two to Las Vegas will be given away. The prize includes round-trip transportation and lodging.

Local professionals served as judges. They include Linda Parks, high school science teacher; Kerry Knape, dentist; Dave Craft, pharmacist; Brent Kaufman, North Liberty school principal; John Camblin, AM General contracts official; and Fred Karst, journalist. BUS TRIP TO GERALD FORD MUSEUM MAY 14 On May 14. a bus trip to the Gerald Ford Museum. Grand Rapids, and to Rockford. Michigan, sponsored by the Southlawn United Methodist Church. 60756 U. S. 31 S.. South Bend; Leaving the church at 6:30 a.m. with the cost of $22.00. which includes the cost of entry to the museum. For reservations or more information call 291 3070 or 656-8260.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 45574 THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1957

SHIRLEY ROSS J.G.S.C. TEACHER OF THE YEAR A The John Glenn School Corporation Teacher of the Year committee is pleased to announce the selection, among four nominees, of Miss Shirley Ross of the John Glenn High School English Department, as Corporation Teacher of the Year for 1986-87. As a result of this selection. Miss Ross will be nominated by the Corporation to the 1988 Indiana Teacher of the Year Program. Miss Ross has taught English at John Glenn High School since she joined the Corporation in 1969. She is a graduate of Tyner High School and holds BS and MS degrees in English, social studies and education from Ball State University. While her primary assignment has been English education, she has also sponsored many students activities and currently is the faculty sponsor of the John Glenn High School literary magazine “Aerial". Miss Ross also is the coordinator for the John Glenn P.T.A. Reflections Contest for literature and is the Academic Coach to the Hoosier Spell Bowl and Academic Decathlon teams at John Glenn High School. She is a faculty member on the John Glenn National Honor Society Council, the immediate past president of the John Glenn Education Association and currently serves as it Membership Chairperson. Among other assignments, she recently represented the Indiana State Teachers Association at a National Education Associaton Conference in Orlando, Florida. Miss Ross has also taught in the John Glenn evening adult program and at Ancilla College. She is a member of the United Methodist Church in Walkerton. Other nominees included: Mari lyn Gordon, second grade teacher at North Liberty School; Bill Norris, industrial arts teacher at Urey Middle School, and Judy New. Gifted/Talented Coordinator and teacher at Walkerton Elementary School. Miss Ross's selection from such an outstanding group of teaching professionals underscores her reputation as a leader in the John Glenn School Community. The Teacher of the Year Committee is composed of the superintendent of schools, one member of the Board of School Trustees, one member of the John Glenn Education Associaton Executive Committee, one building principal, and one school patron. Nomina-

Walkerton C. Os C. Initiates Funding Community Study At the first meeting of the newly organized Walkerton Chamber of Commerce board of directors, it was voted to engage Bonar & Associates as professional advisors for the formulation of a Community Needs Survey. With the use of monies obtained through the sale of “Win Coupon" books, as recommended by the "Win Finance Committee", the Chamber anticipates acquiring survey forms tailored to our community’s particular problems and needs. । Information can be drawn from the survey to give direction to the efforts of the Chamber in coordinating and organizing work toward revitalizing the business community particularly, and the community as a whole. Such results could I lead to the Town of Walkerton qualifying for participation in “The Main Street Program" that has been most beneficial to some of the neighboring towns of the region. The expenditure of funds on this type of effort has many other possible salutary results, not the least of which will be an updated brochure delineating the advantages present in our area. Such a brochures are of great benefit to present to commercial, industrial or service organizations that might be looking for a good location. Walkerton has a new industrial park now available as well as property along the main street of Walkerton and the Chamber must be in a g<x>d informational position to aid in locating new businesses or industry in our town and community. The Chamber assures the entire community that the money generated by the “Win Coupon” activity is being expended entirely in the interest of “Making It Happen” in the Walkerton marketing area. JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PHYSICALS SET FOR MAY 6 John Glenn High School will be giving IHSAA Athletic Physicals to those students now in grades 9. 10 and 11 who plan to participate in any sport next school year. 198788. Physicals will be given on Wednesday, May b, at 8:00 a.m. at John Glenn High School. John Glenn students must have their forms completed by their parent and a $6.00 fee to cover the cost turned in to the athletic office on or before Monday, Mav 4. 4ta3o SWAN LAKE TUESDAY NIGHT MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE TO MEET The Swan Lake Tuesday Night Men’s Golf League will have a meeting April 14, at 7:00 p.m. To sign up. phone 936-9798. The league starts Tuesday, April 28. CEMETERY CLEAN-UP The North Liberty Cemetery Association will dispose of ail flowers and decorations from graves beginning April 11 Anything you want to save, please remove by this date. tions are solicited through the school corporation building principals and teaching staff.

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J.G.S.C. Lists Kindergarten And Ist Grade Plans There will be a meeting for parents and children eligible to enroll for kindergarten in the John Glenn School Corporation during the 1987-88 school year. Prescreening will be done with each child during this meeting. Health examination and immunization forms which parents should present to the physician at examination time will be distributed during the pre-registration. These forms must be returned to the school before September 1. Proof of age with a legal birth certificate (one from the health department of the county in which the child was born) is required before the child can attend kindergarten. Children must be 5 on or before August 31 to enroll in kindergarten. Students who will be 6on or before August 31 may also preregister on these dates. Walkerton Elementary The meeting for parents and children living in Polk, Lincoln or Johnson Townships will be held on held on Friday, May 1. There will be three groups meeting according to the child's birthday as follows: September 1- November 30 — 8:00 a.m. December I - March 31 — 10:00 a.m. April 1- August 31 — 1:00 p.m. North Liberty School The North Liberty School will conduct a parent meeting on Tuesday. April 21. at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The total kindergarten program will be presented Time assignments for developmental testing on April 30 will be made at this meeting. COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Palm Sundav. MONDAY, APRIL 13 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to travel to LaPorte. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn golf team to travel to Triton. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn junior varsity baseball team to host New Prairie. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Board to meet in the Council Room Walkerton 1.0.0. F. Lodge to meet TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Passover. 4:30 p.m — John Glenn track teams to host Bremen. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to host Triton 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn varsity baseball team to host Tnton. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Tax Day. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn varsity baseball team to travel to LaLumiere. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn golf team to host Knox. 4:30 p.m. — Urey North Liberty boys and girls track teams to host Bremen. THURSDAY, APRIL 16 4:15 p.m. — John Glenn golf team to host New Prairie and Marian. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn track teams to travel to LaVille. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn junior varsity baseball team to travel to Jim town.