The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 August 1988 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 114; NUMBER 10

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES ESTABLISH A QUORUM The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in open session on July 19, 1988 at 7:35 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. All members of the Board were present at the meeting. The superintendent and 14 observers were also present. APPROVE MINUTES Following a motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 5, 1988 meeting and the July 7, 1988 meeting as presented. APPROVE CLAIMS Following a motion by Mr. Millar. seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted unanimously to approve claims numbered 1,033 through 1,078 as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. Band Boosters Uniform Proposal: Director bands, Dan Fortlander, and officers of the Band Boosters presented a proposal to the Board for purchase of new uniforms. They presented sketches for uniform design and estimated costs per uniform ranging from $l9O through $240. One hundred uniforms are required, therefore costs will range from $19,000 to $24,000 following selection of the specific design and ordering of the uniforms. The Band Boosters president, Mr. Kent Arnsbarger, informed the Board that the Boosters have already raised more than SIO,OOO toward the uniform purchase. Mr. Fortlander and Mr. Arnsbarger then requested that the Board match Booster funds for the uniform purchase in 1989. Board members discussed the proposal and asked questions regarding the use, design and purchase of the uniforms. Following a motion by Mr. Millar, seconded by Mrs. Craft, the Board voted uninimously to match the Band Booster’s uniform purchase fund with a figure not to exceed $12,000. B. Walkerton Elementary School Project: Board members received copies of the project financial statement noting that to date 77% of project funds have been expended and nearly 43,000 in interest earnings have accrued to the project. The superintendent also reported to the Board that Corporation attorney John Peddycord and Municipal Finance attorney John Gourley are progressing to satisfactorily resolve the dispute with De Motte Masonry. Corporation architect George Ginton and construction manager John Painter presented a report to the Board on the punch list of items to be completed on the project. Mr. Clinton commented that the list was quite comprehensive and noted some minor additions that he was adding to the list. Mr. Painter reported that he had already assigned punch list items to the appropriate contractors and is providing them with direction to complete these items no later than 10 days after receipt of the punch list, therefore Mr. Painter and Mr. Ginton expect that very soon they should be able to recommend to the Board to sign a Certificate of Substantial Completion. Mr. Ralph Gerhart of Municipal Finance Corporation and the Walk(continued on Page 5)

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COUPLE UNITED IN MARRIAGE * । « FA w r F • J 1 hE r i r A

Diane Marie Trocewicz, daughter of Michael and Alice Trocewicz, of Walkerton, and Timothy Lee Hesters, son of Richard and Annette Hesters, of Walkerton, were united in marriage on June 11, at 2:30 p.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Walkerton. The double ring ceremony was performed by Father Anthony Letko. The bride chose a Victorian style satin and chiffon gown. The bodice and sleeves were studded with pearls and sequins and she had a cathedral length train. Debbie Trocewicz, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Tami Hesters, sister of the groom, Beth Hawkins, of Valparaiso, and Tresa Cavitt, of South Bend, were bridesmaids. The bride’s chosen colors of pink and dusty rose were used. REAL SERVICES NEWS Age is a matter of mind, if you don’t mind it doesn’t matter. Our ages range from 60 to 80 and many of us are still working. Some people think you life is almost over when the big 6-0 comes around, what a misconception. Drop around and see us in action, you’ll be surprised to see how active we are and how we enjoy life to the fullest, we are the "Real People”. Mary Hahn has remained a very active senior. She remains active in her church work and has presented some very humourous programs for us. Virgil Gwin always has humorous stories to recite and tickle our funnybones. Fred and Millie Daniels, newly retired, add greatly to our programs with their singing. These are just a few examples of active seniors, there are many more. We had another big week playing bingo on Wednesday. Thursday we were entertained by Verice Walz, who played the piano and Millie and Fred Daniels who sang for us, there was a little dancing too. Robert Dunbar, who donated the piano, was our guest. We all chimed in the singing of some real old favorites. On Friday Brother Eymerd, of Legal Services, had dinner with us and presented a program about legal aid to the senior citizen. Juice winners were Helen LaFeber, Mary Cripe, Dean Knowlton and Art Kreibiel. Our attendance has been running from 50 to 74 every day. This really keeps Iva and her volunteers busy and they see to it that the meal is served quickly and always piping hot. Please remember reservations are to be made before 1:00 p.m. a day in advance by calling 586-7600. If no answer, call Marie Kerchaert at 586-3088, or Jane Chapman at 586-2134. You can reserve your meals for the rest

Ted Hesters, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Jim Groves, Walkerton, Jerome Hesters, cousin of the groom, LaPorte, and Tom Hesters, brother of the groom. A reception followed at the Erskine Country Club, in South Bend, for 170 guests. The couple toured Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong for their wedding trip. They are residing in North Liberty. The bride graduated from Ore-gon-Davis High School in 1981 and she is also a graduate of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, in 1984 and is currently employed as a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital. The groom is a 1981 graduate of John Glenn High School and is employed at Mossberg & Company. J.G.H.S. PRACTICES BEGIN MONDAY Fall practice for athletes in the John Glenn High School athletic department, begin on Monday, August 8. The schedule is as follows: Volleyball, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., in the high school gym with coaches Pearish and Vicsik. Football, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. when the equipment will be issued. Meet in the locker room and weight room of the high school with coaches Rippy, Brown, Groves and Pattison. Tennis, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the courts with coach Kickbush. Cross country, contact coach Davis. Note: all boys and girls must have their IHSAA athletic physical forms completed before practicing. If there is a question show up and ask your coach. The insurance fee of $26.00 is due on the first practice day. Checks are to be made out to the John Glenn High School. NOTICE The North Liberty Gerk-Treas-urer’s Office will be closed between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. daily until August 15, 1988. of the week when you attend if you desire. Any senior in the Walkerton area is most welcome to attend and remember your spouse may be less than 60 and be welcome too. The Walkerton Park Board allows us the use of the Youth Building for the Nutrition Site. It is ground floor level and there is ample parking space making it an ideal meal site. We are also indebted to the Walkerton Medical Ginic for serving as our sponsor as well as the host of the site.

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JOHN GLENN BAND CAMP AUGUST 8 - 12 The John Glenn Instrumental Music Department announces the beginning of their fall season starting with Band Camp. The Band Camp will take place at the high school during the week of August 8 through the 12, starting at 8:00 a.m. and running to 4:00 p.m. Band Camp is where the "Marching Falcons” develop their fall football and competition show. Attendance is vital, that is why Band Camp is required of all high school band students. Below you will find that the "Marching Falcons” work hard outside of the school day. The following is a listing of scheduled rehearsals, performances and meetings: The band will play at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, at the Potato Creek Festival; at the North Judson and Glenn football game on Saturday, August 27; and in the Blueberry Festival Parade at Plymouth, on Monday, Septembers. Fund Drive At Koontz Lake Continues To Grow Each day more checks and cash donations continue to come from residents of Koontz Lake as well as different places of business and friends who use the lake, to the Koontz Lake Enhancement Fund. The fund drive is an all out effort to collect funds to make the lake cleaner and more enjoyable. The needs to improve the lake will cost a lot of money and all donations are welcome. Some grant money is available from the State of Indiana and the Board of Directors will be applying for as many as possible. Most grants required the local community to invest some of their own money in order to receive grants. The fund drive is to raise these much needed funds. If you have any questions, call one of the board members and they will try to answer your questions. Board members are Regg Williams, 586-3106; Ernie Brovoid, 586-2629; Don Johnson, 586-2580; Ray Chapman, 586-2495; Tom Camire, 586-7121; and Jim New, 586-2450. The latest contributors include: Robert and Elizabeth Johnson Wayne and Mary Ann Giese Lenard and Vera Brands Robert Gardner Raymond and Patricia Holmquist Charles and Laverne Dulzo Bernice and Frank Cucci Jeannette Ruiter by James and Ann Gray George Barna Theresa De Vos Dr. K. Szolc Robert and Anna Jackson Dorothy and Fred Porter John Goodpasture Milne Rundle Chester and Lusia Wozniak Marcella and Louis Seliga Joseph Fleszewski Zygmunt and Irene Diugosecki Arthur Ford O. L. and Ruth Smith Holland Plumbing and Heating Gerald Rhody Albert and Virginia Anhold Dale Wallskog

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ASTRONAUT IRWIN COMING TO TOWN TODAY AT 2 P.M. Astronaut Jim Irwin will be in Walkerton, at the Walkerton Public Library, to show a film and to sign autographs. Jim Irwin was on the Apollo 15 mission, from July 26 to August 7, 1971. The movie will be about space, talking about his adventures as an astronaut and on the moon and of course he will be signing pictures at a cost of $5.00 and books at $7.00. He will be here for one hour, beginning at 2:00 p.m. AMBULANCE CALLS On July 17, 12:56 a.m., ON station to Holy Cross Parkview Hospital; 9:42 a.m., 200 block Carolina Street to Michiana Community; July 19, 1:24 a.m., Miller’s Merry Manor to Michiana Community; July 22, 2:51 p.m., Tamarack and 4-B to Memorial; 7:55 p.m., Rural Route 3 to Michiana Community; 8:33 p.m., 800 block of Michigan Street to Memorial. IMPORTANT NOTICE The Koontz Lake Association semi-annual meeting will be held on Sunday, August 14, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at the Koontz Lake Conservation clubhouse. This important meeting is for all members and those concerned residents of Koontz Lake. 3tal Ip PROJECT HEAD START HAS OPENINGS Project Head Start of St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties has several openings in the North Liberty and Walkerton classrooms for three (3) and four (4) year old children. If you are a family with a limited income and have a child that will be at least three by August 31,1 988, please call 234-2150 anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. SCREENING AT KOONTZ LAKE NUTRITION SITE The Koontz Lake Nutrition Site will be the setting for the next cholesterol testing, on August 4, at a fee of $5.00, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Blood sugar testing will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and this will be followed by blood pressure checking at ATTENTION North Liberty Water superintendent Jerry Gorby is requesting that consumers continue water conservation measures and limit outside useage to odd and even days. George and Goldie Lauzon Charles and Annie Garrison Kathy Schroff Dora Powers Ustle and Eva Dibble H. G. Petzinger American State Bank of Koontz Lake Henry Zebron Gerald and Lorraine Murphy Eugene and Camilla Fleming William and Audrey Murphy Thomas Deufel Rene and Crystal VanParys Harry and Lynn Heusing Marilyn and Ronald Wuske Audrey Gorka Rosalie and Brentis Berkshire