The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 May 1990 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 115; NUMBER 49

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD NEWS 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. April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of North Liberty Elementary School. All members of the board were present and were joined by 54 observers. The meeting opened with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES William Millar moved approval of the minutes of the March 6 regular session, the March 27 regular session and the April 9 executive session. This motion was seconded by Pam Craft and approved by a vote of seven to zero. APPROVE CLAIMS #4Bl-621 In response to questions from Donald Ludwig, Mr. Harvey replied that claim 527 was a reservation for the 1.600 chairs to be used for commencement at John Glenn High School, claim 526 was payment for industrial technology equipment that had been approved by the Board in the spring of 1989, but had just been delivered and claim 545 was for filters for the darkroom at John Glenn High School. Following this discussion of claims. Pam Craft moved approval of chaims numbered 481 through 621 which was seconded by Donald Ludwig and approved by a vote of seven to zero. PATRON RESPONSE Kitty Holland, a taxpayer, spoke to the Board about her concerns over their recent actions. She asked whose welfare was being considered in the decisions that the Board has been making. She is concerned about the unfair treatment given Mr. Kickbush and the behavior of Mrs. Lightfoot and Mr. Harvey in light of their conduct in this matter. She feels that the Board's action was taken as a cover-up for the inadequacies of the administrators. She went on to ask whose welfare was being considered when Mr. Harvey suggested that the school corporation drop drivers education and finally, that the whole controversy over the middle school restructing has caused dissension within the school corporation and particularly at North Liberty. She wanted to know why Mr. Harvey was given a three-year contract while he was on a one-year leave from his previous employer. She concluded by saying that quality education began with the Board and hoped that an open meeting might provide an opportunity for people to ask questions and to receive responses from the Board. Gary Crone spoke on the middle school issue. He said that people are asking good questions with no response from the Board. He suggested that it is hard to come to the meetings and see negative things thrown at the Board without any action being taken. He feels that we have an exceptional community which has demonstrated a great deal of common sense and he further suggested that all that is being asked is a sense of participation on the part of taxpayers within the school corporation. He questioned why we are doing this (Continued on Page 8)

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Winners of Potato Creek State Park and Indiana Waste “Earth Day Everyday" poster contest from North Liberty Elementary School are from left to right. Brent

Spring Spectacular Set For May 11 At John Glenn It’s that time of year and Spring Spectacular is just around the corner. This year’s “Spectacular” event takes place on Friday evening. May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Glenn High School auditoriu m. This year's Spectacular will once again feature the many talents of the John Glenn Swing Choir and Jazz Band. It should be noted that five members of the Jazz Band do double duty by performing in the Swing Choir as well. Some of the highlights of this year’s show will be Neil Diamond's “Headed to the Future." Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls of Fire.” Miami Sound Machine’s "Get On Your Feet,” and the ever popular dance feature to “Batdance.” Spring Spectacular was conceived to provide the music students with a “show” concept of performing rather than the traditional concert format. Preparation for the Spectacular begins in January and is culminated by what is affectionately known as "Spec Week" where the students involved rehearse from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. everyday the week of the performance. That way you. the audience, receive a spectacular performance. Acknowledge the talents of these fine young people by attending “Spring Spectacular" on Friday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the John Glenn High School auditorium. Admission prices remain the same at $2.50 for adults and $1.75 for students. SPRING CLEAN UP The Town of Walkerton will be doing its annual spring pick-up of old furniture and appliances May 7th through May 11th. Items must be placed by the curb. Construction materials and tree branches are not included, and will not be picked up. The albatross has the greatest wingspread of any bird—ll feet from tip to tip.

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Schmidt, third place; Brandon Stull, second place; Megan Brodzinski, first place and Kelly Tingle, second place. Congratulations!

0-D “Meet The Candidates” Night Friday, May 4 The Oregon-Davis PTO is sponsoring a meet the School Board Candidates Night, on Friday. May 4, at the Elementary School cafeteria, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Each candidate has been invited to speak briefly and answer questions. Patrons may talk informally with the candidates following the program. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! PROM PROMISE — REDUCE DRUNK DRIVING The Governor's Task Force to Reduce Drunk Driving kicked off the 1990 Prom Promise campaign statewide which is targeted at high school juniors and seniors. The campaign encourages students to celebrate prom and graduation free of alcohol and other drugs. All Indiana high schools were sent Prom Promise contracts to distribute to students attending the prom. The students are asked to sign the contract which signifies their promise to remain alcoholfree and drug-free during prom and graduating events. Prom at John Glenn will be on May 12 and at Oregon-Davis on May 5. JOB FAIR The Walkerton Industrial Fund, in cooperation with the John Glenn School Corporation, the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce and the North Liberty Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor the first annual John Glenn Job Fair, on Sat., May 5. from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the high school cafeteria. The goals for this event are to enhance the partnership between the school system, business, industry and communities; create more awareness of job and career opportunities in our area; inform students about the education requirements to obtain a job and the need for continuing education and advertise immediate openings for full time, part time and summer employment in the area.

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990

TOWN BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on April lb. with the following members present: Cheryl Rizek, Maggie Gaddis, Gregory Williams, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Attorney Jim Haves and Clerk-Treasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes were approved as read. Jerry Brown. 1416 Ohio Street, asked the Council for permission to keep two unlicensed cars on his property. Brown had been notified that he was in violation of the Town's ordinance concerning inoperable or unlicensed cars, and was told to remove all the old cars from the property. Brown said that he had gotten rid of all but two cars. He is in the process of restoring the two remaining cars, a 1974 Dodge Charger and an MGB, and will keep them covered with a tarp. Brown also stated that he intends to build a garage within a year. The Council agreed to let Brown keep the two cars on the property for approximately a year. They are to be kept neatly tarped, until they are restored and moved, licensed or garaged. Rich Rodriguez. Fire Chief, told the Council that there have been two major structure fires in the last eight weeks. The most recent fire was at Pointon's on Adams Street. Rodriguez said that there will be a couple of fund raisers to help the Pointon family. Rodriguez added that special thanks should go to the ambulance service, the police department and Lynn and Jean Brownlee for ail their help. Police Chief Gassensmith reported that two police officers have turned in their resignations. Lawrence Wysocki's resignation is effective as of April 17, and Kelly Bussie’s resignation is effective as of April 28. Gassensmith asked for the Council’s permission to advertise for replacements to fill the two vacancies in the police department. Cheryl Rizek made the motion to allow the advertisements. Seconded by Maggie Gaddis. Carried. NEW BUSINESS: The Council reviewed an agreement between Walkerton and Nipsco Energy Services. Inc., for lineman training. Kent Van Dyne is going to attend the apprentice line course which is operated by Nipsco Energy Services. Len Jaske made the motion to allow the council president to sign the agreement. Seconded by Wait Heil. Carried. Town Superintendent Back asked the council if they want to have a spring pick-up of old furniture and appliances. Walt Heil made the motion to have a spring clean-up. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. A question was brought up concerning rezoning certain property from residential to commercial. An individual wanted to know how the council felt about the rezoning before he made the initial steps. It was decided that he should go through the proper channels and start with petitioning the plan commission for rezoning. Williams asked the council for permission to contact Butler, Fairman and Seufert about our water project, and to ask them how much a comprehensive study of our sewer system would cost. Len

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 3 4:30 p.m.-John Glenn tennis team to travel to LaLumierc. 4:30 p.m.-Starke Counts Spelling Bee at North Judson Elementary. FRIDAY, MAY 4 4:30 p.m.—John Glenn baseball team to host La Ville. 5:30 p.m. —John Glenn track team to travel to Concord. SATURDAY, MAY 5 10:00 a.m. —Oregon-Davis baseball team to travel to Knox for a double header. 1:00 p.m. —Oregon-Davis junior high to participate in the Junior High Academic Bowl at Kesling Middle School. 8:00 p.m. —Oregon-Davis Prom at the LaPorte Elks. 12 midnight—Oregon-Davis After Prom at the elementarv. MONDAY, MAY 7 4:15 p.m. —John Glenn golf team to host LaLumiere. 4:30 p.m. —John Glenn baseball team to travel to Jimtown. 4:30 p.m.—John Glenn tennis team to travel to North Judson. 5:00 p.m. —Walkerton Revelopment Commission to meet. 7:00 p.m.—Walkerton Town Board to meet at the Town Hall. TUESDAY, MAY 8 4:30 p.m. —John Glenn varsity baseball team to travel to South Bend Washington. 4:30 p.m. —John Glenn junior varsity baseball team to host South Bend Washington. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 4:30 p.m.—John Glenn golf team to travel to C.M.A. 4:30 p.m — John Glenn baseball team to host Culver. 4:45 p.m. —John Glenn track teams in N.S.C. meet at Bremen. 7:00 p.m. —Walkerton Ambulance meeting at the Town Hall. THURSDAY, MAY 10 4:30 p.m. —John Glenn tennis team to host Jimtown. NOTICE The OMNI Medical Clinic will close at noon on Friday. May 4th and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday. May 7th. If you have an emergency, please call the office and you will be instructed as to whom is on call. Jaske made the motion to allow. Seconded by Cheryl Rizek. Carried. The DeSimone property, located between Walkerton Trail and Georgia Street, is being considered as a new well site for the town. Mrs. DeSimone has gotten two appraisals of the property, and Attorney Hayes said that the Town also needs to get two appraisals. Hayes also said that we need to get a letter from Mrs. DeSimone, permitting the Town to enter the property for appraisal purposes. Williams asked if it is possible to forgive a month’s utility bill for a family in Walkerton. The bill can not be forgiven, but a payment schedule can be worked out and the late charges forgiven in this one instance. Claims #367 through #439 for $136,207.25. and payroll docket dated 4/2/90 for $17,062.08 were reviewed. Len Jaske made the motion to accept the claims. Seconded by Cheryl Rizek. Carried. Len Jaske made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Maggie Gaddis.