The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 September 1991 — Page 4

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - SEPTEMBER 26. 1991

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HERE WE GO AGAIN! The John Glenn School Corporation is once again looking for a superintendent. The surprise request of Richard Reese to be re-assigned back to the Urey Middle School as principal, caught everyone by surprise, board members included. This leaves the board in the position of looking for what will be their fifth different person to serve in this capacity in a period of some 41 or 42 months, depending on when a replaclement is found. Even though no outwardly obvious problems have occured with this many changes, it has to be a disturbing fact to work around. These people, regardless of what the job calls for, are individuals that all have their own ideas and own methods of fullfilling this position. It cannot be as smooth an operation for all involved as changes are made in this position each and every year if not more often. It also brings to question the board’s decisions in the past few years. It would be nice to have an experienced person who knows just what is needed and expected in our local situation, but experience is not always that easy to find. In fact, for quite some time now, the superintendents who have served our school corporation have been first-time superintendents. There isn’t that many experienced persons to fill this position in a corporation the size of ours. We do hope the board is able to find a replacement, but also hope that this decision is thoroughly considered before making a move just to fill the position. The person filling the superintendent’s job has a lot of people to work with at all levels as well as the public. We hope it is a choice that can and will handle the job with some stability for now and into the future. It was a surprise to us as well to hear of Mr. Reece’s request to be re-assigned, as we felt he had a lot going for him in the position as superintendent. He was actually almost groomed for the job locally, but as has happened before, and may happen again, if this isn’t what the individual wants at this time, it is best to make the change. We wish Dick well and know it was a hard decision for him to make and one that also puts additional pressure on the board to fulfill this position at this time. Good luck to all.

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“LritMng Ahead” After I pay my 1991 federal and state income taxes, payable in 1992, I’m going to Israel or Russia and ask for a hand out. Eldon Clark “Richard Reese Letter Te The John Glean Beard” 1 have agonized over the following request for the past six weeks. 1 would request reassignment from the Superintendency back to the Urey Middle School Principalship. Please allow me to explain my request. I believe I can best serve the John Glenn School Corporation and its patrons as Urey Middle School Principal. I did not realize how important the daily interaction with students, staff and parents was to me. 1 possess an ability to relate to and understand middle school students and want to directly use these abilities. Secondly, the amount of time demanded of my new position has taken away the quality time necessary to raise a young family. My first responsibility is to my family and I want to be a caring and loving father and husband. Third, my personal health has deteriorated in the past few weeks since my appointment as superintendent. The past six weeks have been productive. School has started, a budget adopted, a two-year teacher contract ratified, and a 1028 Hearing was completed. I can do the job of superintendent, but at this time in my life, I would request another role in our school corporation. 1 feel a great burden in my heart because I have “let the School Board and community down." The patrons, staff and community have been extremely supportive in the past few weeks and during my six yean as principal. I would like to say "thank you" for that support. But, with all of these things -w ••

in my favor, I must be able to live a productive and happy life. I can do that in the best way for me, at Urey. Some people may misinterpret my request for reassignment as a signal of conflict between myself and the Board. This is simply not true. The Board has been a great group to work with as superintendent. They have provided support, cooperation, and advice during the past weeks. The John Glenn community has excellent schools, led by a dedicated Board of Trustees and staff. I'm proud to live and work in this community and school corporation. My decision to ask for reassignment has nothing to do with the staff, community or School Board. It has to do with me and my own peace of mind. You have supported me in the past, and I would ask you to do this now. I will do whatever is necessary to make the transition for the new person as easy as possible. 1 need your support in this decision. Please honor and respect my request to return to Urey Middle School as principal. Respectfully, Dick Reese “Autamn la Hera” All it took was one small freeze and summer was gone. Roy’s pumpkin vines got it as did the tomato plants. The peppers were lightly dusted. I guess that now we can sit back and enjoy the efforts of our labor (ha ha). I just got three bushels of pears to can. Come winter snows they will sure taste good, if Roy lets me eat any of them. An open jar of fruit is an empty jar to him. All of this fall talk is leading up to something. It seems that after Halloween comes Christmas. With all of the Christmas promotions, we seem to lose Thanksgiving. Anyway, around the first weekend in November, there will be a Country Craft Tour from Koontz Lake to North Liberty. There will be coupons issued to use for discounts. Barb Betz, of Blueberry Buckle Folk Art Shop, has conned me into mentioning and promoting this in

my letter. 1 have several friends involved in this and boy is it going to cost them! I think that I even get to help out at the Christmas Shop on this day. 1 hope that the restaurants, Nancee’s Case and Catering, Al's Diner, G's Dockside, North Liberty Drugs and Emporium, and The Cottage remembering that it will be a long weekend. 1 will mention more of the groups taking part in the Country Craft Christmas Preview in the next few weeks. The sidewalks are beginning to look nice in Walkerton's downtown area. I just don’t know about those trees though, they will make it hard for my bike and me when we travel. Last Sunday the Johnson Township Reunion was held. An afternoon was happily spent eating, looking at pictures and just remembering. Floyd Dipert conducted a spirited white elephant auction. I really don’t know what one gentleman will do with a dozen thin curtains. It was suggested that they would make nice dresses for the women present. Os course this idea was given by a man. Girls, no matter their age, males are all alike. A good time was enjoyed by all and I would encourge all you Johnson Township people to try and attend next year’s reunion. It seems that it is time for me to start my canning. Sincerely, Nedra Williams BOWLING NEWS SubsEfbaa League SHADY LANES Success Realty 8 4 Egger Automotive 8 4 Five Star 7 5 Jack’s Citgo 6 6 Bolze Service 6 6 Shady Lanes 5 7 Duradean 4 8 Pardner’s 4 8 High team series: Duradean 2372, Success Realty 2303, Bolze Service 2269. High team game: Duradean 842, Shady Lanes 834, Success Realty 831. High individual series: Ed Arelt Jr. 533, Ken Elder 548, Tim Mann 529, Ken Bolze 529. High individual game: Ed Arelt Jr 233, Tom Miller 200, David Amor 199. Sunday Nite Mixed Doubles SHADY LANES Whatevers 9 3 H-T’s 8 4 B-A Team 8 4 Bad Attitudes 6 6 Snafus 3 9 Odd Couple 2 10 High team series: B-A Team 1788, Snafus 1686, Bad Attitudes 1665. High team game: Odd Couple 625, B-A Team 616, Snafus 578. High individual series: Kenny Elder 538, Bill Miller 506, Becky Elder 454. High individual game: Kenny Elder 201, Roger Laßere 179, Becky Elder 162. Gutter Dusters SHADY LANES Miller's Merry Manor 3 1 Larry’s Quick Mart 3 1 Preferred Auto Parts 3 1 Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu 2 2 Duradean Carpet 2 2 D& D Maple Farm 1 3 Marsha’s Flower Shop 1 3 Scott Reese's Awards 1 3 High team series: Miller’s Merry Manor 2180, Larry's Quick Mart 2154, Ray A Kenny’s Super Valu 2128. High team game: Miller’s Merry Manor 773, Ray A Kenny’s Super Valu 762, Larry's Quick Mart 754. Boys high series: Andy Schmeltz 372, David Schalck 355, Casey Wallace 324. Boys high game: Andy Schmeltz 159, David Schalck 130, Shawn Jacobson 121, Casey Wallace 121. Giris high series: Jessica Cable 245, Alissa Fuentes 233, Nickle

Heimer 174. Girls high game: Alissa Fuentes 103, Jessica Cable 96, Nicki Heimer 86. Goof Offs SHADY LANES Team No. 3 4 0 Diltz 3 1 Team No. 2 3 1 Farmers State Bank 1 3 Shady Lanes 1 3 Moving Picture Video 0 4 High team series: Team No. 3 1540, Team No. 2 1365, Diltz 1328, Moving Picture Video 1328. High team game: Team No. 3 586, Farmers State Bank 488, Team No. 2 472. Boys high series: Nathan Cripe 420, Wesley Seaman 417, David Pekofske 401. Boys high game: Nathan Cripe 170, Wesley Seaman 165, Lance Saul 144. Girls high series: Melissa Ream 440, Susan Eddinger 392, Angel Balsley 286. Girls high game: Melissa Ream 153, Susan Eddinger 145, Angel Balsley 109. Friday Morning Coffee League SHADY LANES Nedra Girls 18 6 Ray’s Radiator Shop 15 9 Waldrop's Fancy Fruits 13 11 Miller’s Merry Manor 11 13 Johnson’s Dairy Farm 8 16 Ray A Kenny’s Super Valu 7 17 High team series: Miller’s Merry Manor 2160, Waldrop’s Fancy Fruits 2030. High team game: Waldrop’s Fancy Fruits 767, Miller’s Merry Manor 751, Ray’s Radiator Shop 705. High individual series: Donna Wood 504, Debbie Berg 470, Doris Fuentes 465. High individual game: Donna Wood 203, Debbie Berg 179, Dene Hensley 177. Monday Night Ladtos SHADY LANES Pioneer Seeds 10 2 Mouse’s Barber Shop 9 3 Hollywood 7 5 Ross Engineering 4 8 Shady Lanes 3 9 No Team 3 9 High team series: Pioneer Seeds 2690, Mouse’s Barber Shop 2539, Hollywood 2449. High team game: Pioneer Seeds 945, Mouse’s Barber Shop 882, Ross Engineering A Machine, Inc. 849. High individual series: Donna Wood 506, Dene Hensley 457, Ching Seaman 453. High individual game: Donna Wood 203, Dene Hensley 184, Angie Neidlinger 182. TRI KAPPA NEWS The Zeta Pi Chapter of Tri Kappa initiated four new members Wednesday, September 11. Services were held at the North Liberty United Methodist Church. The new initiates are Peggy Bajer, Mary Clingenpeel, Chris Seeley and Anne Shortt. After initiation, a delicious salad bar was served by co-hostesses Ann Pritchett, Connie Rupel and Tish McCormick. A football theme was used. After our stated meeting entertainment was provided by our new members. Tickets for our Tri Kappa Quilt Raffle are on sale now. Our kickoff weekend was over the Potato Creek Festival. Tickets may be purchased from any Tri Kappa member or at the North Liberty Ist Source Branch Bank where it is currently being displayed. We hope to sell 2,000 tickets at various activities over the coming months. The drawing is May 2, 1992. Proceeds will go to culture, education and charity projects locally. Rease help support your local Tri Kappa chapter by purchasing a ticket or tickets for SI.OO each for this beautiful quilt. Our officers are looking forward to attending our Province Work-

shop being held September 21 in LaPorte. BIRTHS Tim and Vicky Krohn, Walkerton, are the parents of a son, Isaac Ernest, bom on September 21, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He weighed in at eight pounds and one ounce and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Chester and Marjorie Krohn and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rudecki, all of Walkerton. FOSTER APPOINTED DISTRICT COMMISSIONER OF SCOUTING James F. Foster, of Mansfield, Ohio, has been appointed by Vera Stover, Council Commissioner, and Mike Skeens, District Executive, to serve as the District Commissioner of Scouting for the White Eagle District, Johnny Appleseed Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Jim will direct supervision over all unit commissioners in the areas of training, support and programming in serving the White Eagle District which is composed of over 1,000 Boy and Cub Scouts, and adult leaders. White Eagle District is the largest district within the Johnny Appleseed Council which comprises the City of Mansfield, Ohio, and several small towns. This is a non-paying and voluntary position and the second highest position within a scouting district. Jim has served at various positions within the Boy Scouts of America at Amarillo, Texas, and Indianapolis. From 1953 to 1956 he was senior patrol leader of Troop 293 at Walkerton, and in 1955 received the Ad Itare Dei award from Father Anthony Letko, which was the highest religious award earned by a Catholic scout. At Mansfield and Ashland, he has served in various scouting capacities from cubmaster. Webelos leader, merit badge counsellor, unit commissioner and in various council activities involving training and programming. In 1990 he nominated the recipient of the silver beaver award which is the highest adult award in scouting. He is a 1957 graduate of Walkerton High School, 1979 graduate of Ashland University, a Vietnam era veteran and a licensed public accountant in Ashland, Ohio. BETTER HOMES CLUB HOLDS AN AUCTION A most successful sale of useful and humorous items highlighted the meeting Monday night of the Better Homes Extension Homemakers Club at the home of Norma Eddinger. Marty Malstaff was auctioneer. The 43rd wedding anniversary of John and Very! Wathen was honored. Cheryl Flaugher was welcomed as a new member. It was agreed the December committee would make plans for a Christmas party at a chosen restaurant. Members were reminded to attend the fall lessons October 2 at the Fairgrounds. No reservation is necessary beginning at 8:00 a.m. Take a sack lunch. Reservations are due for the October 19 Bake-A-Rama and Arts and Crafts lessons. Very! Wathen gave the cultural arts lesson on the origin of "Praying Hands" in 1840. Mary Hahn read an interested article on "Adopt-A-Highway”, a plan to keep the roadways dean. Ruth Ullery reported on "Twenty Four Golden Hours”, to make each day count. The hostess served delicious refreshments and awarded door prizes to Mary Lou Hiatt and Veryl Wathen. The next meeting will be a costume party for Halloween at the home of Mary Hahn, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on October 28. Use The Classifieds The circulatory system of the human body contains about 60,000 miles of blood vessels and capillaries.