The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 March 1990 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 115; NUMBER 40

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on Tuesday. February 20. at 7:30 p.m. in the libran of Walkerton Elementary School. All members of the Board were present except for Nilas Miller. 134 observers joined the Board tn the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jean Ann Beem moved approval of the minutes from the February 6. regular session. This motion was seconded by Man Kas Stedman and approved by a vote of six to zero. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - *0224 *0313 After discussion of claims. Mr. haney withdrew claim *25“’.01 based on a question from Mr. Millar as to why an item was being charged to the general fund instead of being charged to the transpor tation fund. A motion to approve the remaining claims was made by William Millar, seconded bv Donald Ludwig and approved bv a vote of six to zero. PATRON RESPONSE John Hostrawser spoke to the Board concerning the presentation of petitions which he had collected in support of Richard Kickbush. Mr. Hostrawser offered to present the petitions to the Board and read the statement at the top of the petition which called on the Board to reinstate Dick Kickbush to his present teaching position. Mr. Hostrawser said that the petitions contained more than 900 signatures. After discussion about the petitions and whether or not they should be submitted at the regular Board meeting or at the public hearing scheduled for February 21, Mr. Harvey stated that he had no objection if they were presented at the School Board meeting as well. Mr. Hostrawser then indicated that he would present the petitions at the hearing on February 21. Martin Master read a prepared statement concerning the issue of corporal punishment. Mr. Master stated that he hoped that the Board of School Trustees would consider a ban on corporal punishment in the school corporation and stated a number of reasons why he supported that position. Gary Crone spoke to the Board concerning his views and those of other North Liberty parents concerning the most recent proposal for the middle school project. Mr. Crone read a prepared statement which he also distributed to the Board raising a number of points about the wisdom of closing the North Liberty Elementary School and the impact that it would have on the North Liberty area as well as on the school corporation. He urged the Board to make all information available concerning these proposals before the Board makes a decision He also urged the Board to conduct public hearings so that proper input can be received. (continued on Page 6)

WALKERTON, INDIANA 48574

HONOR EDUCATORS

Rosana Balmer, right of North Libertv and Rick Forrester, left, of LaFountaine were named Distinguished Hoosier Educators by State Representative Richard W. Mangus, center (R Lakeville). Balmer and Forrester were among a group of nearly 30 educators from around the state who visited the State House and the offices of the Indiana Department of Education Februarv 7. In addition to touring the facilities, the teachers met with Mangus. House Republican Speaker Paul S. Mannewerler (R Indianapolis) and

W.E.S. REFLECTIONS WINNERS

Walkerton Elementary students w ho have won on the local level and are now going on to the state Reflections contest are pictured from left to right, bottom row, Stewart Swan. Karl Roggenbuck. Chad Haag and Sharon Hochstetler. Middle row. Scott Robbin. Jason Wille. Jacinda Pairitz and Brian Snell. Back row. Justin Daube. Amber Shaw. Tina Robbins. Yvonne Schmeltz and Marcus Wolfram. The Walkerton Elementary School PT A is pleased to present the 1990 Reflections contest winners. This years theme was "Where Does The Sky End" and students submitted entries in visual arts, photography and literature categories Reflection awards in visual arts were presented to K-third grade students. Justin Daube. Karl Roggenbuck. Chad Haag. Sara Roggenbuck and Bret Butler. Students in the fourth to sixth grade winners are Jacinda Paintz. Amber Shaw. Jeremy Haag. Tisha Jacobson and Sean King. State finalists tn this category are Justin Daube. Jacmda Paintz. Amber Shaw . Chad Haag and Karl Roggenbuck

Superintendent of Public Instruction. H. Dean Evans. ' The future of our state is directly dependant upon the quality of our educational system.” said Mangus. ”1 am glad I had the chance to honor someone from our district who exemplifies Indiana’s educational values.” The meeting with Evans gave the educators an opportunity to voice comments and concerns directlv with the state’s lop education official. In the afternoon, the educators observed the legislative session.

Award winners is photography are in K-third grade. Sharon Hochstetler; fourth to sixth grade. Jason Wille and Brian Snell with four entries and state finalists are Jason Wille. Brian Snell and Sharon Hochstetler. Literature awards went to Stewart Swan. Brad Harris. Mike Elder. Ben Rans and Justin Easterday in the K-third grade division. In the fourth to sixth grade division winners are Marcus Wolfram. Scott Robbins, Yvonne Schmeltz with two entries and Tina Robbins. State finalists are Marcus Wolfram, Scott Robbin. Yvonne Schmeltz. Stewart Swan and Tina Robbins. The WES PTA would like to thank the following judges for their support of the contest. Sister Angeline Biliche and Sister Margaret Hanon of Ancilla College and Steve Lowman. The PTA would also like to thank the 189 entries for their “good work.” Good luck to the state winners. CHANGE OF ADDRESS If your address has changed in anv way. please notify our subscription department as we are charged by the post office for each and everyone that has changed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1990

KINOERGAROEN ENROLLMENT SET AT W.E.S. Walkerton Elementary is now taking enrollment information for next year’s Kindergarten Enrollment must be concluded bv March 30. Parents mav come to the school office or mail in a form for enrollment of your child. To be eligible for Kindergarten the child must be five years old on or before July Ist. A legal birth certificate is required, not a hospital certificate, at the time of enrollment. If you do not have a birth certificate write or contact the health department in the countv in which vour child was bom. During the month of Mav call the office for an appointment to have your child tested. All students are screened at Kindergarten entrance. All incoming students are required to have a physical. You mav pick up the forms at the office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. anv day. Urey To Host Basketball Tourney At. N.L. Urey seventh and eighth grade basketball teams will be hosting a tourney, on Saturday, March 3. Participating in the tourney are Jimtown. New Prairie. South Central and Urey. Games will be played at the North Liberty School. The seventh grade matches are as follows, at 9:00 a.m Urey and Jimtown will meet in the main gym and New Prairie and South Central will be in the multi purpose room with the championship game at 1:00 in the main gym. The eighth grade games will be held at 10:30 a m with Urey and Jimtown meeting in the main gym and New Prairie and South Central in the multi-purpose gym. The championship game will be at 2:30 p.m. in the main gym. Admission is $2.00 for adults; SI.OO for students and pre-school are admitted free of charge. Tickets are good for all games, all day. Food and snacks will be available. SECTIONAL FAN BUS INFORMATION Wednesday. February — Glenn plays Bremen at 6:30 p.m. The fan bus will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 5:30 and Glenn at 5:45. If the team advances they will play on Friday. March 2 at 8:00 p.m. The fan bus will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 5:30 and Glenn at 5:45. If the team advances to the championship game on Saturday. March 3. the fan bus will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 6:15 and Glenn at 6:30. Adults — $1 00 and Students — 50 cents. NOTICE It is time to fill your personal property tax forms for WalkertonLincoln Township Call Joan Schmeltz. at 586-2 7 78. Use Thr Happy Ads

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Section Os U.S. 6 Closed To Traffic Until March 9 The Indiana Department of Transportation will be closing a section of U S. 6 in St. Joseph and Marshall Counties. Beginning Monday. Februarv 26. that stretch of highway from the north junction of S R 23 in Walkerton to U.S. 31 will be closed to traffic. The purpose of this closure is for the Norfolk and Western Railroad to rebuild the crossing located 1.5 miles southeast of the east junction of S R 23 in W alkerton During this closure, traffic will be detoured across S.R. 23. S.R 4 and U.S. 31. Work is expected to be completed and the road reopened on Friday. March 9. Until then, motorists should be aware that this rerouting adds 9.3 miles driving distance. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER TO BE HELD MARCH 2 The World Day of Praver will be held at the United Methodist Church. 400 N. Michigan. Plymouth. at 1:00 p.m., on Friday. March 2. Those interested in attending are welcome as Walker ton does not have their own services this year SCREENINGS Home Operated Medical Equipment. of Knox, will be holding screenings at the Koontz lake Missionary Church. St. Rd. 23. from 9:00 to 11:00 am., on Thursday. March 1 Diabetic screening is free of charge. Cholesterol and triglyceride testing is $5.00 each for the triglyceride test you must fast 10 hours prior to the test. WALKERTON JR. LEAGUE BASEBALL AND T-BALL REGISTRATION Registration for the 1990 season will be held on two Saturdays. March 3 and March 10. from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The registration will be held m the Walkerton Youth Building. Age requirements are as follows: T-ball: 5-7 years old before May 1; Minor League: 8-10 years old before May 1 and Major League: 11-13 years old before May 1. Fees for the 1990 season are $15.00 for one person, $25.00 for two and $5.00 per each additional person from the same family. For further information contact Dave Erdelvi. 586-2982. or Dirk Pletcher. 586-2002.

BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Zartman. 8510 Hague Road. Indianapolis, are the parents of a babv boy. Austin Tyler, bom on February 21 He weighed in at eight pounds Maternal grandmother is Carolyn Tiede, of Atlanta. Georgia and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Caroil Zartmen. of Plymouth. At race track*, the favorite win* only about a quarter of the time