The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 September 1988 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 114; NUMBER 17

JUNIOR MISS: AN ADVENTURE FOR LOCAL GIRLS The adventue of competition, new friendships and new experiences are offered to local high school senior girls in the Walkerton Area Junior Miss program. In addition, it provides an opportunity for scholarship awards and recognition by the entire community. The local Junior Miss program will be held on November 10 and 12. 7:30 p.m., at the John Glenn auditorium, according to an announcement today by Pam Platz and Gene Knowlton, chairmen of the Walkertor* Area Junior Miss Committee. The local program is part of a nationwide competition to recognize, reward and encourage excellence among all young people by spotlighting the accomplishments and promise of high school senior girls. The Walkerton Area Junior Miss program is sponsored by the Walkerton Jaycees. More than $3 million in scholarships and other awards are offered to Junior Miss contestants each year in all 50 states. Local programs lead to state finals, and the 50 state winners travel to Mobile, Alabama, for the America's Junior Miss National finals. Local girls can enter the Walkerton Area program by calling Gene Knowlton, 586-3086. The winner here will represent our community in the state Junior Miss program at Frankfort, February, 1989. "The very nature of the program — its high standards and ideals, the valuable scholarships, and the adventure offered to the participants — has earned the America’s Junior Miss program the approval of parents, educators and the girls themselves." the local chairmen said. More than 26,000 high school seniors take part each year, and 212 college and universities support the America's Junior Miss program with scholarships and other assistance. America's Junior Miss was established in 1958 in Mobile. It is a non-profit organization goverened by 40 professional, civic, business and educational leaders. AMBULANCE CALLS The calls for the WEMSA during the past week include the following runs: September 11 — 9:49 p.m., 700 block of Ohio Street to the LaPorte Hospital. September 12 — 8:08 p.m., "00 block of Ohio Street to LaPorte Hospital. September 13 — 9:26 p.m., Walkerton Bowling Lanes to Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend. September 17 — 12:52 a.m., Walkerton Police Station to the LaPorte Hospital. September 19 — 10:56 a.m., Route 4, Box 393 to Holy Cross Parkview Hospital. Plymouth. QUILT SHOW lite House of Quilting is sponsoring a Quilt Show , on September 22, 23 and 24, at the LaPaz Community Building, from 9:00 a m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. This is a good change to start your Christmas shopping. Admission is $2.00 per person.

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES ESTABLISH A QUORUM The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on September 6. 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Walkerton Elementary School. All members of the Board were present at the meeting. The superintendent and nine observers were also present. APPROVE MINUTES Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mr. Ludwig, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 16. 1988 and August 25. 1988 meetings as presented. APPROVE CLAIMS Following a motion by Mr. Millar, seconded by Mr. Milier, the Board voted unanimously to approve claims numbered 1,229 through 1,346 as presented. PATRON RESPONSE Mrs. Judy Cole spoke to the Board regarding her concern that there was no transportation for middle school students who are members of the band that meet at the high school during the first period of the day. She noted that only town students have this problem as those students that live in the country are able to ride the bus to any school. She made suggestions for a solution to this problem and asked the Boad to consider them, or alternatives. President Hostetler appointed a committee consisting of himself. Dr. Smith, and head bus driver, Ray Halsey, to study the problem and make a recommendation to the Board at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS A. Walkerton Elementary School Project: Following a motion by Mrs. Craft, seconded by Mrs. Beem, the Board voted unanimously to authorize a payment of $245.93 to Construction Control for reimbursable expenses. It was noted that about 20 items to be completed on the punch list for the additon project. Mrs. Lightfoot. Walkerton Elementary School principal, informed the Board that the P.T.A. is holding an Open House on Monday. September 26. The Board determined that that would be a good night for parents and patrons to be able to view the new addition. NEW BUSINESS A. Extracurricular Bus Route Report: Dr. Smith reported to the Board regarding the extracurricular bus route which ran for 20 weeks during last school year. He noted that the majority of students ride the shuttle between Walkerton and North Liberty. Three to five students per day ride the shuttle on to Tyner or Teegarden. Most students riding the shuttle are from the middle school . It was projected that the net cost for running the shuttle for an entire year would be about $1.300 to $j ,400. The Board asked the parents again be reminded about the availability of the shuttle and that another report be given about its useage following the fall season. B. Resignations: Following a motion by Mr. Millar, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board voted unanimously to accept the following staff member resignations: Linda Parker, John Glenn High School Academic Competitions Coordinator. (continued on Page 12)

ANNOUNCE ACTIVITIES FOR FALL FESTIVAL The Walkerton Fail Festival, the "Great Pumpkin Festival", will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 7, 8 and 9. Many activities are planned for the entire community and surrounding area to participate in, let’s all work together to make this the best festival to date. There will be a pie baking and pie eating contest to be held at Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu; a pumpkin baking contest at the Masonic Lodge; pumpking carving contest at Farmers State Bank parking lot; name the pumpkin contest at the Festival Booth; and there will be a talent show, pumpkin growing contest, coloring contest for the youngsters with entries to be turned in at the office of Miller's Merry Manor, a tractor pull and of course the king and queen contest, so get your entries in early. Welcoming Dinner For Father Yast Sunday, Sept. 25 A welcoming dinner will be held, on Sunday, September 25. at 12:00 noon, for Father Yast, at St. Patrick’s School Hall. This will be a pot luck dinner with the meat, beverages and table service being furnished by the Knights of Columbus. Please bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. List Times For Extra Curricular J.G. Bus Routes The John Glenn School Corporation is starting an extra-curricular bus route to transport athletes to their respective home areas after practice. The bus may be used to transport students involved in activities other than athletics also. The following departure times will be used at these locations: Urey — 5:15 p.m. North Liberty — 5:45 p.m. Urey — 6:00 p.m. John Glenn — 6:10 p.m. Arrival times are the following: Tyner (Halsey's Store) — 6:25 p.m. Teegarden (Brethren Church) — 6:35 p.m. North Liberty School — 6:50 p.m. The cost is 50 cents a night. Parents are asked to arrive at the student’s drop-off point at the designated time. HOMECOMING WEEK Next week is Homecoming Week at John Glenn High School. Activities scheduled arc Spirit Day, a parade on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m., a bonfire and pep rally after the parade and the homecoming game and dance on Friday night, September 30. ATTENTION "The Independent-News" policy on photographs is that we will not pav for any photographs that we have not specifically asked to be taken. Submitted photographs are accepted upon our approval, but we do not reimburse those submitting unless we request the same. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1986

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 4:30 p.m. — Urey football team to host Plymouth. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to travel to Jimtown. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis cross country team to host LaCrosse and South Bend Clay. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis junior high volleyball team to host Wanatah. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis junior high cross country team,to travel to Plymouth. 4.45 p.m. Oregon-Davis soccer team to travel to BethanyChristian. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Business and Professional Women's Club to meet at the Community Building for their monthly dinner meeting. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn football team to travel to South Central. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 9:30 a.m. — Oregon-Davis soccer team to participate in the Marquette tourney. 9:30 a.m. — Oregon-Davis volleyball team to participate in the Culver Invitational. 10:00 a.m. — John Glenn cross country team to participate in the Culver Invitational. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 4:30 p.m. — Urey volleyball team to travel to Triton. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn junior varsity football team to host Triton. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn cross country team to host Oregon-Davis. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to travel to OregonDavis. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 4:00 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to host New Prairie. 4:30 p.m. — Urey volleyball team to travel to LaVilie. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to travel to Plymouth. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to travel to CM A. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to host LaPorte. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Marshall County cross country meet with John Glenn to participate. 4:30 p.m. — Urey 7th and Bth grade football team to host New Prairie. Walkerton American Legion Post 189 to meet. COMPLETE COURSE The American Red Cross Basic Life Support Z CPR course was conducted at the Walkerton Ambulance Base on Saturday. The class instructed CPR for adults, children and infants as well as the Heimlich maneauver for choking victims. CPR instructor is Patricia Kessler and she awarded John Linback. Cindy Nowicki and Don Stephens certificates in BLS CPR thru the St. Joseph Co. chapter. FAN BUS TO GAME FRIDAY The fan bus for the football game at South Central on Friday, September 23. will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 6:15 and Glenn at 6:30. The cost is adults, SI.OO and students. 50 cents. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The term droning room is a shortening of the word u ithdrau ing, for the room to which guests withdrew.

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KOONTZ LAKE ENHANCEMENT FUND GROWS Ihe Koontz Lake Enhancement Fund continues to grow reaching a total of $43,121.40. contributed to date. It is hoped that those who have not yet contributed to the fund will do so. A list of the recent contributors will follow. Names will be printed approximately every two or three weeks as long as checks keep coming in for the fund drive. The Board of Directors at this time would like to thank everyone who helped made the fund drive a success. Without your help we would not have reached our goal. Those contributing to the fund include: Jane G. Hurley Cameo Room Lorena M. Briggs Phillip and Justine Landino Virgil and Blanche Camparier Charles and Leah Cripe Robert and Virginia Heidenreich David and Leslie Anne Peterson Michael and Karen Grant Donald and Margaret Snvder Omni Medical Clinic Phyllis and Jerry Zehner in memory of Merle Zehner and Elmer Holm NORTH LIBERTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO MEET The North Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly meeting, on Tuesday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m., in the Chamber office. All members are urged to attend. There will be a 17-day Alaskan trip slide presentation. The Chamber balloon race, held during the Potato Creek Festival, winner was Angie Houser, 64428 State Road 23, North Liberty, with her balloon being found on a farm at Otterville, Ontario, by Greg Csont, Route 3, Delli, Ontario, Canada. ADULT RECREATION Adult Recreation Classes will begin Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at North LibertyMiddle School. Recreation classes will start Wednesday, September 28 at the Walkerton Elementary School, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $1.50 per night and will continue for 20 sessions per semester on the continued schedule of Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. NOTICE Those wishing to register to vote may do so at the North Liberty Clerk-Treasurer's Office during regular business hours through September 23, 1988. JOHNSON TOWNSHIP REUNION THIS SUNDAY The 50th Johnson Twp. Reunion will be held Sunday, September 25. at the Community Building. A pot luck dinner will be held at 12:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and your own table service and something for the white elephant sale. All present and former residents or pupils are urged to attend. Come help us celebrate our golden anniversary . A fine quality Persian rug may contain as many as one million knots in every three square feet