The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 51, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 5 May 1994 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - MAY 5, 1994

| EDITORIALS!

THE PUBLIC HAS SPOKEN For the second time in three years, the taxpayers of the John Glenn School Corporation have expressed their opinion in an election. For the second consecutive School Board election, the matter of whether to renovate the Urey Middle School as basically opposed to building a new free standing building, has been the choice of the soting public. In unofficial results, it appears that Dave Gensinger, Bob Schaeffer and Ben Smith have been elected to four year terms on the John Glenn School Corporation Board of Trustees. This election turned into a “two team'’ race. One team was for the renovation of the Urey Building as was approved by the School Board a couple of weeks ago after holding their 1028 hearing on this program. However, if one remembers, two years ago, plans were further along than this, and were changed after the voters chose to put in office, four Board members who opposed the plans at that time to build a new middle school. This was not, and we might say, still not beyond the realm of possibility, but certainly if the unofficial figures are true, the three men elected for the new term are all in favor of the planned Urey renovation. There are a couple of things we would like to mention. A lot of accusations have been made both ways, but these have been made by people who are only assuming what they want to assume. The election of these three men in no way spells anything bad for the students any more than the election of the other three would mean just the opposite. Despite the fact they did not support a new middle school by itself, these three have never said they were against education. And it must be remembered, buildings alone do not educate children. This has been proven on a far larger scale than in the John Glenn School district. If the desires of the voting public are as they appear, then the job at hand must continue. Financial situations of many school corporations are a matter of record. At least up to this point, cutbacks are not having to be made in the classroom as is the case in many schools around, including some of our neighboring corporations. And the John Glenn School Corporation has as low a student/teacher ratio as any surrounding schools. In the last list of figures we have at our hand, with 10 of 12 school corporations reporting from St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties, only four school corporations starting pay was higher, that being Wa-Nee, Middlebury, Union-North and Baugo Schools while only Wa-Nee and South Bend Schools were higher on the top end of teachers salaries. John Glenn has nothing to be ashamed of and quality education can come with more than just big, new fancy buildings and facilities. Our school corporation should still take pride in the fact they have accomplished a lot over the years and have established a good reputation and this election should not hinder that practice and progress in any way. The election is over, the public has spoken and now is the time for all to continue to pull together to continue forward down the road (hat has been established. These three men are accepting a big challenge and responsibility. It takes dedicated people to serve in this capacity and we hope that only the best is in the future for the John Glenn School Corporation, their students and residents and taxpayers as well. This is the only team we are concerned about.

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE There are a few of us who play softball that are angry. We feel that most of the money we make from fundraisers goes toward things for the boys. They put poles in both of fields, but only lights in the boys fields. If they put lights in the girls field we would be able to play the same number of games as the boys. Another thing is that this year they put grass in the boys infield and made it look real nice when the girls field is full of weeds! We don’t see why they can’t spend some of the money to improve the girls field. They could also buy the girls better equipment. Since when to the boys need grass in the infield and the girls don’t? Concerned Softball Players (Editor’s note: From the names and phone numbers of those submitting this article, we assume this is in North Liberty, it was not specified where in the article.) JOHNSON TOWNSHIP HOMEMAKERS ENTERTAIN GUESTS AT MEETING A delicious coopertive dinner was served seven guests and members of Johnson Township Extension Homemakers Gub, LaPorte County, Wednesday, April 20, in the Community Building. Neva Kiinedinst offered prayer before the ham dinner was served by Gertrude Thomas and her cohostess, Ruth Ullery. Guests introduced were Mary Hostetler, Mary Hahn, Ruth Capek, Martha JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R JOHNSON Cartitiad Insurance Counselor 00NNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Cell (219)586-2580 Koontz Like < * - w * «*<*- 4W 4 4rw*4*WAWW|K44r 4

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Dipert, Adeline Himes, Marilee Mantick and Teresa Elkins. President Catherine Hostetler announced plans to serve election meals on May 3. Food was promised by Annette Hesters, meat loaf; Pauline Knowlton, scalloped potatoes; Pauline Johnson, vegetables; salad, Josephine Smith; and pies, Alma Daube. The president was auctioneer for a sale which realized $26.00. Door

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prizes were awarded Ruth Capek. Josephine Smith, Alta Bower Andrews and Mrs. Hostetler. The next meeting is May 18 with Peggy Kaser and Velma Stahly as hostesses. The first edition of Shakespeare's collected plays is called the First Folio. Bystanders are those who can do the job better.