The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 13, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 August 1990 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 23, 1990

'.'v^ * ' ’ lift 'Ww *» SOME M Smß™ n ■HI HR® KJn aK oH» kshk A I | r| JG BOARD ADOPTS BUDGET At their meeting Tuesday night, the John Glenn School Board adopted a budget for the 1991 year that differed from the advertised budget proposed a few weeks ago. The adopted budget was 50 cents per SIOO assessed valuation less than the proposed budget that was advertised earlier. The reduction came in the Capital Projects Fund. This fund, which replaces the Cumulative Building Fund, raises money for maintenance and repairs and other necessities that might arise but also allows a school corporation to put money aside for future plans. In Glenn’s case it was earmarked for construction of a new middle school if and when this project is accepted by the Board. At the hearing a week earlier, several taxpayers protested the $1.25 proposal for the Capital Projects Fund. It was due to this interest of the taxpayers that the lesser amount was accepted by the Board. The 50 cent reduction will still leave the tax rate considerably higher than the present year, still over a dollar more, at least before the hearing before the State Tax Commission which usually manages to pare a little from most budgets. The newly adopted tax rate is $6.8724. The result will be that the Capital Projects Fund, if accepted by the State, will provide adequate money for maintenance, repair and the other necessities that may arise, but will not stockpile large amounts of money for the future projects. With the bonds on the John Glenn High School being retired in a couple of years, this isn’t all that bad. Clearing up some present debt before going much further in debt was one of the recommendations of the survey taken some five years ago of the school corporation. Dr. Day at that time advised such a move by the Board but more bonding has been done since as changes were dictated by the needs of the corporation in recent years. We congratulate the Board on their move, not that we oppose further progress. However, all the bricks and mortar in the world and fancy architects designs of buildings doesn’t improve the quality of education by itself. It is still the “inside” work of the faculty and administration along with the desire of the students themselves that leads towards a better education. The John Glenn School Corporation offers very adequate programs for the students, it is up to the students to take advantage of the same to improve the quality of education. A nice facility to attend school in is fine but is not the answer to the education problems that do exist around the state and country.

“Christmas In August” This kind of muggy weather gets me to wishing for (heaven forbid) Christmas. The only place that I know that reminds me of Christmas, short of the North Pole, is the Christmas Shop at StuntzHochstetler Pine Forest. The nice thing about August is that I can take a picnic lunch and eat it under the trees. I sure hope that there is a picnic table for me. I understand that Tim Egger has a repair shop out there. I wonder if he would look at my bike, while I’m looking around. Egger Automotive among the Pines? Wouldn’t that make a good name for a business? The Christmas trees have all been sheared along the drive as I peddle in. The Parapianes are flying in the sky. The last sentence is redundant. Look it up. kids! The Christmas Shop is getting more and more things added to it each year. There’s figurines, plates, cups, wreaths, and of course my favorite, the music boxes. Cindy warns me that 1 shouldn't wind them all, but 1 just can’t help myself. Della is busy at work in the office. Maryin comes in and says that we better have a cup of coffee. We pass that naughty but nice ninety year old Ervin Stuntz in his museum. There is plenty to see here. Ervin is always glad to tell about the history of the area. This would be a good place to bring an Indiana History class, if they still have them. There is an old burial ground a short hike back into the woods. If you have the time, and I would encourage you to take the time, to head head out to the Stuntz and Hochstetler Pines. Wyman and Marylyn along with the rest of the crew are very hospitable hosts.

This trip makes me want to put down a deposit to work there. School is in session. Watch out for the kids! I am afraid that conservation of our enviroment is in danger. Most people have no respect for their own goods. The other day. I was going into a local grocery store, when a young man. rushed up on his bike and promptly threw it down on the sidewalk. I asked him if he had a lot of money to buy a new bike? With a sneer and a statement of “yes” he went on his merry way. If he has no respect for his own things, why would he want to keep the earth healthy? Every week Roy mows the ditch and every week, we get a new supply of garbage. I think that recycling begins with pick it up after yourself! Barb lost the canning bet last week. I sold most of the peaches. 1 didn’t get flowers on Monday, I got com! Sincerly, Nedra Williams “Walkerton’s Own” A trip with friends to Amish Acres to see one of Walkerton’s own in a musical stage presentation. “Plain and Fancy.” rekindled pride in one of our own. Katie Hershberger was, in my opinion, totally convincing in her part. Her musical talent came as a overwhelming surprise for I knew her as a special student, a responsible cheerleader and above all, a lovely young lady. If you have the opportunity before September 1. check out my judgement. Katie isn’t alone in my community pride. John Stasko wrote a beautiful tribute toCodge Hamess. One of who touched many lives. Pauline Johnson In old tng land, the word "child" referred only to ■ girl.

IVY TECH OFFERS SEMINAR CHOICES Indiana Vocationa Technical College will offer several business and industry seminars this month at locations throughout the area. Two supervision workshops will be offered. The workshops are accreditied by the American Institute of Banking; those participating may earn AIB credit. “Supervision for Business and Industry I.” offered in conjunction with the Marshall County Industrial Association, begins Sept. 6. 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Valley American Bank. 2701 N. Michigan St.. Plymouth. Supervisors will learn communication skills, leadership, motivation, problem solving, discipline techniques and planning and organizing skills in the 11-week program. The instruction concentrates on practical application. "Supervision for Business and Industry II” will be offered in conjunction with the Bremen Chamber of Commerce. This 11-week program begins Sept. 4. 6:00 p.m. Held in Room 100. Bremen High School. Bremen, topics will include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, performance appraisals and group meetings. Controlling efficiency, quality, safety and legal aspects of supervision will also be discussed. August 31 is the registration deadline for these supervision workshops. Serveral computer workshops accredited by the American Institute of Banking will be offered by the college; AIB credit will be awarded for successful completion. “Introduction to Computers.” offered 5 Mondays, 6:30 to 9:45 p.m.. begins Sept. 10 in Rooms 147 and 149, Mishawaka High School. Instructor Michael High will provide students with a foundation for word processing and spreadsheet classes later on. He will introduce students to background, terminology. DOS. what’s on the market now and what the future holds. This workshop will also be offered 5 Wednesdays. 6:30 to 9:45 p.m.. Mishawaka High School, beginning Sept. 12. Greg Sawyer is the instructor. The registration deadline for either “Introduction to Computes” workshop is Sept. 7. "Typing for Speed and Accuracy I" will help students become more proficient with data entry. Florence Benko will instruct the self-paced workshop, emphasizing hands-on experience. The 5-week program begins Sept. 11. Room 202, 6:30 p.m.. Mishawaka High School. Those interested should register before Sept. 7. “Basic Spreadsheets Using Lotus 1-2-3” will provide a practical working knowledge of the basic commands and functions of electronic spreadsheets. Students will construct, modify and print their own spreadsheets and should have a basic knowledge of computers before enrolling. Sept. 7 is the registration deadline for the 5-week workshop. It begins Sept. 11. 6:30 p.m.. Room 149. Mishawaka High School. Michael High will be the instructor. In “Avanced Spreadsheets Using Lotus 1-2-3.” instructor Michael High will address advanced functions and controls for worksheets. creating and printing graphs and creating and using a database. The 5-week workshop begins Sept. 13. 6:30 p.m.. Room 149, Mishawaka High School. Students should register before Sept. 7. Three industrial skills workshops and a teleconference series will also be offered. "Wastewater Reduction Assessment and Technology Transfer.” a series of teleconferences for industrial and governmental wastewater treatment plant operators, will be held at Ivy Tech’s South Bend campus. 1534 W. Sample St., Room 103. Sept. 4 and Oct. 2. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. There is no charge for

those attending. "Mechanical Maintenance" will cover fundamental concepts of mechanical equipment commonly used in industry. The goal is to help students diagnose and troubleshoot costly equipment problems related to hydraulics, lubrication, vibration and premature component failure. Chuck D’Amico will lead the 5-week workshop which begins Sept. 10. 6:30 p.m.. Room 155, Mishawaka High School. Students should register before Sept. 7. "Hydraulics” will also be led by Chuck D'Amico. Principles of power, fluid, piping and sealing, reservoirs and conditioners, actuators. directional pressure, volume controls and servo valves will be discussed. Students should register before Sept. 7 for the 5-week workshop which begins Sept. 11. 6:30 p.m.. Room 155. Mishawaka High School. "Basic Blueprint Reading" will cover the alphabet of lines, orthographic projections and tolerances, sectional views and pictorial drawings. measurement tools, title blocks, notes and drawing changes. Those interested should register before Sept. 7. The 5-week workshop begins Sept. 12. 6:30 p.m.. Room 155. Mishawaka High School. To register or for further information about these programs, call South Bend< 289-7001. ext. 221; Elkhart 293-4657; or Warsaw 2675428. Robert Boyd Graduates With Honors Robert Boyd. Executive Vice President of Farmers State Bank of Wyatt, graduated with honors from the American Bankers Association’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Boyd is one of over 200 bankers from around the nation who are 1990 graduates of the three-year program. These bankers have come from all over the country to interact in an environment that promotes sharing of ideas and perspectives. Charles Hoffman, director of Stonier, singles out three reasons that Stonier is a sound investment for bank officers: an excellent, sharply-focused curriculum that is continually modified and updated; a highly qualified faculty of which 50 percent are bankers and the rest are from universities, regulatory agencies and consulting firms; and high-quality students with demonstrated ability to become senior executives. The Stonier curriculum, designed for mid-level to senior-level bank officers, provides the knowledge base, analytical techniques and management concepts needed for effective bank management. Requirements for graduation include attending three two-week resident sessions, completing nine extension problems and submitting a thesis, a management analysis project, or three applied research/ writing projects related to performance areas of banking. Boyd has been with the Bank since 1985. He is a 1978 graduate of Purdue University. The American Bankers Association is the national trade and professional association for America’s commercial banks of all sizes and types. Assets of ABA member banks are approximately 95 percent of the industry total. Bth ANNUAL INDIANA VIETMAN VETERAN’S REUNION IN KOKOMO Hoosiers are hosting a very special and courageous American hero in September, Bo Gritz. The most decorated Green Beret of the Vietnam War, Col. Gritz was chosen after the war to lead four missions to recover the P.O.W.s still alive in Southeast Asia. The movies Rambo, Uncommon Valor and Missing in Action were gener-

ated from these missions. In real life, Col. Gritz was Commander of U.S. Special Forces in Latin America and was Chief of Congressional Relations for the Pentagon. He is now Commander-in-Chief of the Center for Action. He wrote the book “A Nation Betrayed.” His current missions are to restore Constitutional Government to our country and return our prisoners of war while they are still alive. The event is the Bth Annual Indiana Vietnam Veteran’s Reunion and many other excellent speakers and entertainers will also be on hand. Come honor those who cared for our country more than for themselves, on September 14-16. in Kokomo at the Indiana Howard Johnson’s and Ramada Inn. For details call 1-800-445-1840. HAYRIDES OFFERED AT BENDIX WOODS COUNTY PARK Arc you looking for a unique activity for your organization or family outing? Plan an evening of fun at Bendix Woods this fall with a "Havridc.” Each two hour program includes a warm campfire and a tractor drawn haywagon through the beautiful, safe setting within Bendix Woods County Park. Registration is now being accepted for hayrides. This program is offered seven days a week. August 20th - October 31st. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. For kindergarten and pre-school groups, hayrides are offered Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 noon to 2 p.m. The leaves will begin falling soon, so register now for this popular program. For fees and more information, please call Bendix Woods County Park 654-3155, Monday through Friday. STATE AUDITOR DISTRIBUTES FUEL TAX MONEY State Auditor Ann DeVore announced today she has distributed to St. Joseph County a check in the amount of $810,194.11. This is the first of three special distributions of gasoline and diesel fuel tax. The amount received represents a combined increase of 30% over what county and city street departments normally receive for maintenance of their streets and highways. Public Law 88 Acts of 1981 established a special distribution formula for 60% of the first 25 million dollars of gasoline tax and 60% of the first 25 million dollars of diesel fuel tax collected after July 1. 1990. Normally, county and city street departments receive 47% of the gasoline and diesel fuel tax but due to a special distribution formula contained in the public law the amounts increased. As an average. city street departments realized an increase of 41% and county highway departments realized an increase of 24% over the normal distribution formula. The total amount distributed by the state to all counties totaled $21,104,477.52 for the first period. This compares with $20,942,302.36 for the first period in 1989. The second distribution will be in September and the third in October. SERVICE NOTES July 12 (FHTNC) — Navy Fireman Donald C. Rhodes, son of Kathleen H. Rhodes of 607 Harrison St.. Walkerton, recently departed San Diego on deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean while serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence. During the five-month deployment, Rhodes will participate in various military exercises and visit several foreign ports. He is a 1988 graduate of John Glenn High School. Use The Classifieds Seat belts save lives