The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 15, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 September 1992 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 118; NUMBER 15

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Town Council met in a special meeting to adopt the 1993 budget at 7:00 p.m. on August 24, 1992 with the following members present: Gene Reese, Gordon Hartsell, Cheryl Rizek, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Clerk-treasurer Judy Hiler was also present. After reviewing the miscellaneous revenues and the proposed tax rates for the various funds, Gene Reese made the motion to do the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1992-02, An Ordinance For Appropriations and Tax Rates, in short form. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to accept the second reading. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Walt Heil made the motion to accept the third reading. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. OLD BUSINESS: Gene Reese suggested that if any of the council members have changes they would like to see made to the Animal Control Ordinance, they should see if those changes can be made right away. It was decided to change the public hearing date for this ordinance to September 21, 1992, since it is doubtful that our attorney will be able to attend the September Bth meeting. It was also decided to go over the results of the sewer survey at the October Sth, 1992 meeting, instead of the September Bth meeting. NEW BUSINESS: There was some discussion of tall weeds and grass and the procedure for making sure that the problem areas are taken care of. Gordon Hartsell told the Council that he has received a complaint about the stop sign at Illinois and Ohio, and he has also heard that there’s a petition out to have it removed. It was decided to write to Jim Schmidt, Indiana Department of Highways, and ask him to come to the October 19th, 1992 Council meeting to discuss INDOT’s plan to remove the traffic signal at the eastern intersection of 6 & 23. Walt Heil said that when he, Rizek, Hartsell and Back looked the building over the other night, they found that the building isn’t in as bad a shape as they had thought it was. They discussed blocking up old windows and repainting the building. Rizek said that she didn't think that they could justify spending a large sum of money on renovations, and believes tuckpointing and painting will do the job. Len Jaske said that he has contacted someone to give him an estimate for putting on siding. Twenty thousand dollars has been set aside in the Electric Department's budget for renovating the Town Hall. Len Jaske suggested that we make sure that whoever we hire to do the work on the building, is bonded. Gene Reese made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried.

WALKERTON C. OF C. TO BE SITE OF TELETHON PLEDGE CENTER I g; W r

Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will serve as the site to receive pledges and donations during the forthcoming Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which will be seen live from Elkhart and Las Vegas over WSJV-TV-28 Sunday, September 6th starting at 8:00 p.m. Community volunteers will man the pledge center for the duration of the 21 Vi hour spectacular, under the direction of Christine Lauderback. A special telephone number has been assigned to the center to receive pledges. “We’re looking forward to this event, and we know the good people of Walkerton will unite and help us in our fight against this people-wasting disease,” Christine Lauderback, chairman, said. MDA is a national voluntary health agency which funds extensive patient service and research programs throughout the world for those afflicted with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular disorders. WALKERTON ELEMENTARY P.T.A. TO MEET TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 Tuesday, September 8 will be the first general meeting of the Walkerton Elementary School P.T.A. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the School and topics for discussion will include this year's budget. Child care will be available. FAN BUS TO KNOX The fan bus for the varsity football game at Knox on Friday, September 4, will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 6:15 and Glenn at 6:30. Game time is 7:30. The cost to ride the fan bus for adults and students is SI.OO. SENIOR BOWLING TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 16 The Senior Citizen Bowling will begin at the Walkerton Shady Lanes on Wednesday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m. All seniors are welcome to come and bowl or just be a spectator and supporter to share in the fun and friendship.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1992

Former Judge Ordered To Pay Town Os Walkerton Although the Town of Walkerton has not been so informed, a story last week in the South Bend Tribune stated that former Walkerton Town Court Judge Judy Baker, 46, had been placed on probation and ordered to pay back $9,000 in money missing from fines while she was serving as Town Court judge. She had a I‘4 year sentence suspended by Judge William T. Means on Friday, was placed on probation, ordered to repay the $9,000, perform 100 hours of community service, and was ordered to continue to receive counseling. Baker now lives in the Granger area. She was charged with withholding fines collected from persons appearing before her in Town Court from 1988 through 1990. The $9,000 figure was well below a $28,000 figure she was accused of withholding following an audit by the State Board of Accounts. She entered a plea of guilty to a Class D felony in June. This does not necessarily close the case on Baker. She still could be charged with failure to report traffic violations to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the State could also file a civil suit seeking repayment of the entire amount the audit showed. Baker was bonded for SIO,OOO each year of the years involved and the bonding company will pay the $9,000 total set by the Prosecutor’s office. The Town of Walkerton had been taking steps to close the Town Court during this time due to the fact projected income was falling far below expectations. This money goes into the General Fund and instead of supplying money for the General Fund, the court was at this time costing the Town money. Since the disclosure was made, a new judge was appointed and since elected and the Town Court is selfsustaining and meeting expectations once again.

NORTH LIBERTY POLICE CRACK BURGLARY RING A North Libety Police investigative team consisting of Investigator Jeffrey Roseboom, Capt. Kelly Bussie, Sgt. Michael Edwards, along with chief Delmas Burch, worked through the week to crack a local area burglary ring. Investigator Roseboom spearheaded the operation and worked in conjunction with Marshall, Starke and LaPorte County Police Investigators to bring to light a least 19 unsolved cases in the area including a burglary at Larry’s Quick Mart in Walkerton. At least five area men have or yvill be charged with burglary of other related crimes. The investigations are not complete at this time and are continuing. COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn boys tennis team to visit Culver Community. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls volleyball team to visit South Bend Gay. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis soccer team to host Argos. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn Falcons football team to visit Knox. 6:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis girls volleyball team to visit Kouts. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 6:00 p.m., Oregon-Davis girls volleyball team to visit Kouts. 7:30 p.m., John Glenn Falcons football team to visit Knox. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBRE 5 10:00 a.m., John Glenn Jr. Varsity football team to visit Knox. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Labor Day. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 4:30 p.m., John Glenn boys and girls cross country teams to host La Ville, Knox and New Prairie. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn boys tennis team to visit Jimtown. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls volleyball team to host South Bend St. Joseph. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Council to meet. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn boys tennis team to visit Plymouth. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton 1.0.0. F. Lodge to meet. 7:30 p.m. — North Liberty Tri Kappa to meet. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn boys tennis team to host North Judson. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn cross country teams to travel to Bremen for meets with Bremen and Goshen. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn girls volleyball teams to host North Judson. NOTICE The results of the sewer survey, of the Walkerton Trail area, will not be discussed at the September Bth Town Council Meeting as planned. The Council has re scheduled this topic for the October 5, 1992 meeting, at 7:00 p.m. All public com ments on this issue will be welcome at that time. 2ts3

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on August 18. 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present. The School Board, superintendent and 22 observers began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minute for the regular session on August 4, 1992 were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 1,266 - 1,429 A motion was made by Rob Keck, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve claims numbered 1,296 through 1,429. The motion passed by a seven to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE: None. RECOGNITIONS John McGee recognized Susan Groves for the nice job she did in editing the first issue of the “Orbiter”. Mr. Kaufman, principal of North Liberty Elementary School, reported that North Liberty will have two students teachers this year. They are Rebecca Pugh, student teaching with Laurie Morris this fall, and Kim Huizenga, who will be students teaching with Pat Katterheinrich in the spring. All elementary teachers will participate in a one-half day inservice on the use of math manipulatives, sponsored by Houghton Mifflin. Mr. Kauffman recognized several individuals and businesses that assisted and supported the Ist Annual John Glenn School Corporation Golf Outing and Lookout. Local businesses assisting with the sponsorship of the outing included the following: Teachers Credit Union, Johnson Insurance Company, Ist Source Bank, Fair Oil, Lakeside Realty. Century 21, Bye Mo r, Sharp/ Stephic School Supply, Kabelin's Hardware, Marsha’s Flowers. Indiana School Pictures, Midwest Visual. Huntington Supply Company. State Farm Insurance, Bob's Country Market, Lou Ann Sellers (Beauty Shop) and Shirley Winquist (Avon). Appreciation was expressed to Mr. Brent Kaufman for his efforts in organizing the golf outing. Mr. Dick Reese, principal of Urey Middle School, expressed appreciation for the efforts of all the custodians for their hard work in getting the buildings ready for the start of the 1992-93 school year. Mr. Shuler, principal of John Glenn High School, presented the new 1992-93 student handbook to the School Board members and recognized Jenny Oke for her work in designing of the cover for the handbook. OLD BUSINESS 1. Approve Recommendation to Establish a Position of Transportation Director The School Board considered a motion made at the August 4. 1992 board meeting to establish a part time position of Transportation Director. The motion was defeat (continued on Page 7)