The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 May 1992 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 118; NUMBER 1

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 May 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Urey Middle School. All members were present with the exception of Gene Knowlton, Don Ludwig and David Hortetler. The School Board, superintendent and 40 observers began the meeting with a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Nilas Miller, seconded by Dan Patrick, to approve the minutes of the regular session for May 5, 1992. The minutes were approved by a four to zero vote. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 821 - 912 A motion was made by Dan Patrick and seconded by Mary Kay Millar to approve the claims as numbered. The motion passed four to zero. PATRON RESPONSE There was none. RECOGNITIONS Mr. Reese, principal of Urey Middle School, announced the Citizenship Award winners for the months of April and May. The winners are: Gail Ferency, seventh grade, daughter of Emery and Shirley Ferency, North Liberty; Tim Solmos, eighth grade, son of James Solmos, North Liberty; April Kuchel, seventh grade, daughter of Ray and Judy Kuchel, Tyner; and Brent Schmidt, seventh grade, son of Mike and Lynn Schmidt, of North Liberty. Mr. Reese recognized and thanked two area organizations for their generous donations to Urey Middle School. Ist Source Bank donated $50.00 to the students at Urey for the purchase of pizza for the third nine weeks recognition function. The Falcon 500 club made two donations, the first donation to the athletic department of $1,200 for the purchase of a 5-man football sled, and the second donation of $1,695 to support the cost of assemblies and recognitions for the 199293 school year. Urey Middle School students competed in the Annual Hoosier Academic Super Bowl on Saturday, May 9. Students participated in the following subject areas: Science, Math, English, Social Studies and Interdisciplinary. Os the 12 school competing, the Urey Middle School Science Team took second place and the Interdisciplinary Team took fourth. The students studied under the direction of Mr. Andy Stegemiller, Science teacher, and Mrs. Lisa Cox, Science/Math teacher. Urey Middle School will hold its Annual Awards Night for seventh and eighth grade students on May 21.1992 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Kaufman, principal of North Liberty Elementary School, reported North Liberty Elementary students and staff felt very fortunate to have Indiana Senator Betty Lawson visit their school on May 5. She spent the day reading stories to the primary students and talking about her duties as a State Senator. Mr. Kaufman recognized the North Libertyt P.T.A. for celebrating (continuted on Page 19)

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Sunday, May 31, 1992 2:00 p.m.. JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM The Class Os 1992 John Glenn High School Prelude Concert Band Processional, “Pomp and Circumstance” Concert Band Invocation Rev. Charles Richmond Pastor, North Liberty Church of Christ Welcome Shane Carbiener President, Senior Class “Show Me The Way”- Jay Althouse Rhythm Express Salutatorian’s Address Michelle Lyle Valedictorian’s Address Tim Pletcher “Regenesis - Song of the Planets” - John Higgins Band Presentation of Diplomas Mr. Mike Shuler Mr. David McKee Mrs. Jean Ann Beem Benediction Rev. Richmond Recessional, “Fanfare and Recessional” Concert Band Postlude Concert Band CLASS MOTTO: "Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and such desperate enterprises. If a man does not keep pace with his companions perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Henry David Thoreau Class Colors Red and White Class Flower Red Rose

Roushes To Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roush, of 66350 Smilax Road, North Liberty, will celebrate their 50th anniversary by taking a trip to Niagara Falls. Richard Roush and Ruth Hittie were married May 31, 1942 at their present address. Mr. Roush retired in 1984 from Sears Roebuck where he worked 43 years. Mrs. Roush retired in 1984 from the John Glenn School Corp., working in the North Liberty cafeteria 19 years. They have four children, Richard, of Bristol, David, of Bremen, Nancy Beghtel, of Walkerton, and William, of North Liberty. They also have nine grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren.

Bubbles The Clown To Visit Walkerton June 2 Bubbles the Clown will be visiting Walkerton on Tuesday, June 2 to help kick off the Walkerton Public Library’s summer reading program. Bubbles will be appearing at the Walkerton United Methodist Daycare across from John Glenn High School on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 to 11:00. Everyone is welcome to attend, and the show is free. Please children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Bubbles will be doing many things including juggling and balloon sculptures. Children will also get to hear about Pow Wow With Books the 1992 summer reading program. They will find out how to join and what prizes will be offered this summer. Parents can take a look at the new daycare facility. For more information call the Library at 586-2933. KOONTZ LAKE LIBRARY HAS NEW STORY TIME The new story time hours at the Koontz Lake Library are now, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. every Saturday. Dog tags are still available at the library. They also have a few videos now for checkout. WALKERTON JUNIOR LEAGUE TO TAKE TEAM PICTURES The Walkerton Junior League team pictures will be taken Saturday, May 30th. For information, call Curt Pletcher at 784-8724. Shop At Home

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1992

Swanson New Plant Manager At American Roller sb American Roller Company, Bannockburn, Dlinois, announced that William Swanson joined the organization as Plant Manager for their Walkerton, Indiana manufacturing facility. In this position, Mr. Swanson will have responsibility for all plant operations. Employed for the last seven years by Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Decatur, 111. location), a large tire manufacturer, Mr. Swanson held several production management positions including operating manager, department manager and unistage project manager. Prior to that, he was a management associate with the United States Steel Corporation. Mr. Swanson has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master of Management degree from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, Dlinois. Mr. Swanson and his wife have relocated to South Bend. American Roller designs and manufacturers a full range of synthetic rubber, polyurethane and nylon coverings, ceramic and metal coatings and composite rollers, shafts and cores for applications in printing, converting and metals industries, as well as other high technology roller applications. WALKERTON POST 189 TO HOST MEETING FOR THIRD DISTRICT VETERANS The Walkerton Service Officer will sponsor a meeting for the Third District Veterans at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at the American Legion Post 189, 407 Indiana Street, Walkerton. Representatives from the Indiana Department Service Office will participate and make updated presentations on Veterans Programs, Entitlements and Benefits of interest to all veterans. A question and answer period will follow. Please remember a Veteran need not belong to a service organization to attend. This meeting is for the benefit of all veterans. Participation by the American Legion Posts is solicited and would be greatly appreciated. Please advise the CSO Room 205 Marshall County Building, 112 W. Jefferson St., Plymouth, 46563, or telephone 935-8543 of approximate number of your attendees. This will be a unique privilege of hearing directly from the State Service Representative.

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WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MEETING The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on May 18, 1992 with the following members present: Gene Reese, Gordon Hartsell, Leonard Jaske and Walter Heil. Attorney David Holmes and clerktreasurer Judy Hiler were also present. Len Jaske, vice-presi-dent, called the meeting to order. The minutes were approved as corrected. The clerk told the Council that there is a typing error in the minutes of last meeting. In the following sentence the word able should be substituted for the word unable. Through the efforts of Behr and Jeff Zehner the Town was unable (able is the correct word) to secure a $35,000.00 grant to pay for Phase 11. Len Jaske said that Jeff Baker had notified him that he would be unable to attend this meeting, as he has another meeting to go to. The clerk was told to notifiy Baker to attend the June 1, 1992 meeting. AMBULANCE: Jean Brownlee has also contacted Jaske with the number of EMTs who are getting the Hepatitis B shots. There are 17 EMTs who are going to get the shots. The clerk said that she had given each department head a supply of waivers that have to be signed by those who refuse to get the shots. The Council decided to set a deadline of June 30, 1992 for the shots and waivers. Employees, who are required to get the shots, must have them by June 30th, or have a signed waiver on file in the clerk’s office. All of this is to be coordinated through police officer Jim Eikelberg. CITIZEN’S INPUT: The pastor from the United Pentecostal Church asked if water and possible sewer lines can be run to their parsonage on Lake Street. They currently have well water, which they find unacceptable. They are also considering building a new church at that location. Last year superintendent Back had gotten a materials estimate of $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 for water lines to that area. It had been decided, at that time, that the project was too expensive and would not be cost effective. Len Jaske pointed this out, and it was decided that Back should bring more exact figures to the next meeting. Attorney Holmes suggested that the pastor of the church contact several of his neighbors to see if they would also be interested in city water. Howard Louderback, 1210 Ohio Street, asked the Council if it would be possible to have the Fire Department burn some piles of brush and litter that are behind the 1200 block. Louderback said that someone from the Police Department had talked to him about cleaning up" the area. Louderback added that the pile of debris is infested with rats and groundhogs. After some discussion, it was determined that this is the same debris that John Webster had come in about last year. The clerk was toia to check the minutes to see what was told to Webster last spring. It was felt that the landowner would be responsible for clean up, and the tenant should refer any complaints (continued on Page 12)