The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 45, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 April 1992 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 117; NUMBER 45

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on March 24, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Urey Middle School. All members of the Board were present. The School Board, superintendent and 23 observers began the meeting with recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by David Hostetler, seconded by Nilas Miller, to approve the minutes of the regular session for March 10, 1992. The minutes were approved by a six to zero to one vote with Jean Ann Beem abstaining. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 476 - 554 A motion was made by Gene Knowlton, seconded by Don Ludwig, to approve the claims as numbered. The motion was passed seven to zero. PATRON RESPONSE There was none. RECOGNITIONS Mr. Dick Reese, principal of Urey Middle School, recognized the 1992 annual science fair winners Jaime Kotolinski and Joe Hensler, seventh grade; Angie Houser and David Guseilla, eighth grade. These students will participate in the Regional Science Fair at Notre Dame on March 28. Special thanks go to Dirk Pletcher and Brenda Dyniewski for judging this event. Urey P.T.A. Citizens of the Month for February are eighth grade students Jill Holmquist, daughter of Ray and Pat Holmquist, and Aaron Palicki, son of Mike and Vicki Palicki, North Liberty. Special recognition was given to the Urey Chess teams that qualified for state competition by winning second, third and fourth place in regional competition at Michigan City. Members of the teams included Corey Ross, Scott Rimbaugh, Nick Medich, B. J. Morgan, Rusty Young, Al Clark, Steve Savoie, David Guseilla, Rusty Slater, Micky Day, T. J. Jackson, Scott Robbins, Jason Hall and Dan Walter. The chess teams are coached by Lisa Cox. They will participate in state competition at Terre Haute on April 11. Mr. Reese reported that Ray & Kenny's donated $328.67 to Urey Middle School as part of their Educational Advantage Program. A motion was made by Don Ludwig and seconded by David Hostetler to accept the donation from Ray & Kenny’s in the amount of $328.67 to Urey Middle School. The motion passed seven to zero. Mr. Brent Kaufman, principal of North Liberty Elementary School, reported on the successful trip taken by fifth and sixth grade students of North Liberty to Washington, D.C. over spring break. He highlighted some of the things the students were able to see and do while in Washington, D.C. The trip was an excellent educational opportunity for the students. It is hoped that the trip can be repeated again in two years. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve 1992-93 School Cal(continued on Page 16)

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DRAMA CLUB TO PERFORM “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” JPSJIB

Bring on the laughs I That's the cry as the John Glenn High School Drama Gub presents Kaufman and Hart’s "You Can’t Take It With You” on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn auditorium. Tickets are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and are available at the door. This comedy classic deals with the eccentric but lovable Sycamore family and the situations that arise when their daughter falls for the son of a straitlace Wall Street business tycoon. The laughs are numerous as Mr. Sycamore makes

JAZZ BAND EARNS FIRST DIVISION RATING

Members of the 1991-1992 John Glenn Jazz Band are, first row, left to right: Brooke Hostetler. Becca VanWechel, Heather Hosteder and Paige Edison. Second row: Rusty Peterson, Joe Pletcher, Becky Warner, Andy Dobbs, Heather VanWechel, Michele Knepp, Jessica Verhaeghe, Emily Craft and Rebekah Ebersole. Third row: Barry Houser, James Karst, Tim Pletcher, Nick Medich, Jeremy Smith and Mr. Fortlander. Fourth row: Gary Baker, Adam Jacob and Matt Prout.

BIRTHS

Bryan and Nancy Sanders, of Youngstown, Ohio, are the proud parents of a daughter, Jazmine Lane, born on March 16. She weighed in at eight pounds and one ounce and measured 20*/i inches long. Jazmine has a big brother, lan Gerald, 14 years old, and a big sister, Jessica Lynn, seven years old. Grandparents are Adam and Louise Mann, of Walkerton and Agnus Sanders and the

fireworks in the basement, Mrs. Sycamore writes plays because a typewriter was delivered accidently, Grandpa goes to graduations for fun and hunts snakes — and that’s just the beginning! The servants, xylophone-playing son-in-law, Russian ballet teacher, and Grand Dutchess Olga Katrina haven’t even been mentioned yet! The cast of 20 has been hard at work since January to bring this production to life and promises you’ll be entertained. Come and join the John Glenn Drama Gub on April 3 and 4. After all*‘you can’t take it with you!”

The .John Glenn Jazz Band earned a first division rating at ISSMA Contest on Saturday, March 7, at Gay High School. They were one of the top three groups in their division. On Wednesday, March 25, the band performed at the Union Station in Indianapolis and impressed people from as far away as Kansas. Upcoming performances include several banquets in North Liberty, Walkerton and South Bend, the Tri Kappa Art Show on April 26 and the Spring Spectacular on May 8. late Harold Sanders, of Fort Wayne. Scott and April Piotrowicz are the proud parents of a baby girl, Kelsey Elizabeth, bom on March 24, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She weighed eight pounds and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Lewie and Becky Reed and Ginny and Dick Piotrowicz. Great-erandoarents are Dorothy and Paul Winland, Boots and Lucille Reed, Dorothy and Garence Carlson and Mrs. Francis Rowland.

THURSDAY. APRIL 2, 1992

COMMNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, APRIL 3 9:30 a.m. — Breakfast meeting of the GFWC Woman’s Community Gub at Al’s Diner. SUNDAY, APRIL 5 5:30 p.m. — Dessert bar at Walkerton United Methodist Church. Lenten service with Rev. Curtis Sylvester at 6:00 p.m. MONDAY, APRIL 6 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Board meeting in the council room. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 4:15 p.m. — Oregon-Davis baseball team to host Morgan Township. 6:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis P.T.O. meeting at the Elementary cafeteria. 3:30 p.m. — Kid’s Gub at the Walkerton United Methodist Church. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn golf team to host Knox at Whispering Pines Golf Course. THURSDAY, APRIL 9 4:15 p.m. — John Glenn girls tennis team to travel to Plymouth. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn junior varsity baseball team to travel to LaPorte. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn track teams to travel to Rochester. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis baseball team to travel to Triton. THE DAY PIGS FLY The Day Pigs Fly is on Saturday, April 4, at the Walkerton Public Library during story hour. That week’s story hour will feature different stories about certain famous pigs including "The Three Little Pigs" and a special story from the Big Bad Wolfs point of view! After hearing stories everyone will get a chance to make pig wolf stick puppets. Story hour is every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. No registration is necessary, but story hour is designed for children ages four and up. For more information call 586-2933 or come in to the library. NOTICE The John Glenn Gass of 1967 Reunion Committee needs help in locating the following classmates: Don MacEndarfer, Jerry Sheaks, Jerry Feece and James Holland. If you have any information, please contact Donna at 586-2221 or Linda at 586-3813. CARD PARTY Euchre and pinochle will be played on Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Twp. Community Building. Given by Johnson Twp. 4-H Gub, the donation is SI.OO. Tickets will be available at the door. 2ta9 BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY A CHICK Come and join the Easter Bunny and Baby Chick for a free breakfast on Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the V.F.W. Post 1954, North Liberty, comer of Tamarack and Quinn Road. 2ta9 CLEAN UP AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY Gean-up begins at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton, on April 11. Please remove all artificial Christmas and winter decorations before this date.

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LAMB AND SWINE SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 10 The St. Joseph County Lamb and Swine Sale will be held on Friay, April 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are located at the corner of Ironwood and Jackson Roads, South Bend. Getz Brothers Auctioneers will hold the sale. Not responsible for accidents or animals after sold. Viewing is at 5:00 p.m. and lunch will be available. For more information call 656-4056, North tyNOTICE All items on grave sites that you may wish to save, please remove them by April 15 or they will be deposed of at the North Liberty Cemeteries. BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE This summer we will be forming a beach volleyball league, on Thursday nights, here in Walkerton. The teams will consist of four person teams (2 males and 2 females). Anyone interested in more information please call 5867922 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 586-2451 after 5:00 p.m. R.E.A.L. SERVICES BAKE SALE A bake sale and white elephant sale will be held at the Walkerton R.E.A.L. Services on Tuesday, April 7, at the Youth Building, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited. If you wish to have dinner with the R.E.A.L. Services, please make your reservation the day prior to the day you wish to join them. FISH FRY APRIL 11 Mark your calendars! The annual spring Fresh Lake Perch Fish Fry is coming to Tracy United Methodist Church on Hwy. 6, west of Walkerton, on Saturday, April 11. The dinner will be served from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. The menu includes fresh lake perch, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert and beverage. All for only $7.50 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Pre-schoolers, free. NOTICE Any customer of the Walkerton Electric Utility who is on a life support system, is requested to register his or her name and address at the Gerk-Treasurer's office at 510 Roosevelt Road. Those persons who are registered will receive first consideration if electric service is for any reason, interrupted. You are required to bring identification and a medical or doctor's statement with you when you register. HEALTH SCREENINGS Home Operated Medical Equipment will conduct health screenings for diabetic, free of charge; cholesterol at $5.00 fee and triglyceride screening at $5.00 fee and you must fast for 10 hours prior to this screening at the Koontz Lake Missionary Church on Thursday, April 2, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. For more information contact Jeff Berg at 772-4458. The basketball dribble was first used professionally by Bart Loomis in 1896