The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 May 1994 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 2

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES May 16, 1994 Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on May 16, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present. The School Board, superintendent and approximately 15 observers began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minutes for the May 3, 1994 regular and executive session were approved by unanimous consent with the following corrections: New Business, item #B, add to the last sentence of the item that reads now, "the motion was approved by a six to zero vote with Nilas Miller abstaining because his brother-in-law works for Interior Finishes and it would be a Conflict of Interest for him to vote for that contract. Item #7, add to the last sentence where it reads the motion was approved by a six to one vote with Nilas Miller voting no "because he is opposed to Banner Electric as a result of their doing poor quality work on a job." APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - 811 THRUGH 920 A motion was made by Shirley Anderson, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve claims numbered 811 through 920. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve 1994 Summer School Program and Appointments Gene Knowlton made a motion, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve the Summer School Programs and Appointments as listed. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. A listing of the Summer School Programs and Appointments is attached to these minutes. 2. Approve Property and Liability Insurance Quote The one quote received from John Small for property and liability insurance was reviewed by the School Board. Following School Board discussion on options for additional liability insurance and the need for earthquake insurance, Janice Ryan made a motion, seconded by Tom McCormick, to accept the quote from John Small Insurance Agency for property and libability insurance as specified with the additional $1,000,000 in liability insurance for a maximum of $4,000,000 umbrella liability, $5,000,000 errors and omissions coverage instead of the $3,000,000 specified, and not to purchase earthquake insurance, for a total cost of $61,872 in annual premium. The motion was approved by a six to one vote with Mr. Knowlton voting no because he felt earthquake insurance should have been included. 3. Interview of Architects a. Fanning/Howey Associates b. Ginton & Associates The School Board interviewed the architectural firms of Ginton & Associates and Fanning/Howey Associates to provide architectural engineering services for the school corporation's Urey renovation and addition, John Glenn High School (continued from Page 2)

Plan Memorial Day Service In North Liberty A Memorial Day Service and Parade is being planned by the V.F.W. Post 1954 and American Legion Post 365 in North Liberty for Monday, May 30. Line-up for the parade will be at 8:45 a.m. at the school house and the parade will start at 9:00 a.m.. The service is scheduled at Eastlawn Cemetery at 9:15 a.m. with Rev. Charles Richmond, of the North Liberty Church of Christ, delivering the message of the day. Any individual, group or organization wishing to pay tribute on this occasion is most welcome. Final Count On Recent School Board Election The official vote count (for all but St. Joseph County which is unofficial but from a reliable source) has been tabulated for the recent John Glenn School Board election. For the Liberty Township seat, Diana Davis got 30 votes in Johnson Twp.; 178 in Liberty Twp.; 206 in Lincoln Twp.; and 256 in Polk Twp. for a total of 670 votes. David G. Gensinger received 43 votes in Johnson Twp.; 341 in Liberty Twp.; 363 in Lincoln Twp.; and 164 in Polk Twp. for a total of 911. The Lincoln Township race had Harold E. (Gene) Knowlton receiving 28 votes in Johnson Twp.; 192 in Liberty Twp.; 187 in Lincoln Twp.; and 243 in Polk Twp. for a total of 650. Robert W. Schaeffer received 44 in Johnston Twp.; 310 in Liberty Twp.; 393 in Lincoln Twp.; and 179 in Polk Twp. for a total of 926. There was one write in vote in Polk Township. The Polk Township seat had Nilas L. Miller receiving 32 votes in Johnson Twp.; 197 in Liberty Twp.; 219 in Lincoln Twp.; and 253 in Polk Twp. for a 701 total. Ben M. Smith received 41 in Johnson Twp.; 296 in Liberty Twp.; 350 in Lincoln Twp.; and 197 in Polk Township for a total of 884. The totals reflected 218 votes in Johnson Twp., 1,514 in Liberty Township; 1,718 in Lincoln Twp.; and 1,293 in Polk for a grand total of 4,743 individual votes cast in this election. Athletic Physicals To Be Given At J.G.H.S. May 27 The IHSAA athletic physical will be given at John Glenn High School on Friday, May 27, starting at 8:00 am. Students entering grades 10-11-12 in 1994-95 who plan to participate in athletics may obtain an athletic physical by completing the student and parent section on the IHSAA physical form and returning it with the $9.00 fee. The IHSAA physical forms are available at John Glenn High School. The physical form and fee must be returned to the John Glenn High School Athletic Department by noon on Wednesday, May 25. NOTICE The Walkerton Gerk-Treasur-er’s office will be closed on Monday, May 30th, in observance of Memorial Day. Have a nice Holiday!

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1994

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 26 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn golf team to host Concord. 5:00 p.m. — Boys regional track meet at Kokomo. 5:00 p.m. — John Glenn varsity baseball team to visit South Bend Riley. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Business & Professional Women’s Club to meet at the Rebekah Lodge. FRIDAY, MAY 27 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn baseball team to host South Bend Clay. SATURDAY, MAY 28 9:00 a.m. — John Glenn golf team to play in the Lancer Invitational at Swan Lake Golf Course. MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day. 8:45 a.m. — Parade forms at North Liberty School for North Liberty Memorial Day Services at Eastlawn Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. — Parade forms at Urey Middle School for Walkerton Memorial Day Services at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. TUESDAY, MAY 31 Plymouth Baseball Sectional tournament begins. “Country Jam’’ To Appear At Potato Creek The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Cultural Arts Program will host a performance of Country Jam on Saturday, May 28 at Potato Creek State Park. The performance, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be held at the Boat Rental Lawn at 7:30 p.m. Country Jam plays mainstream country, with a female vocalist who sounds like Patsy Gine and a male lead with a George Strait sound. The group delights its audiences with a variety of music for listening and dancing; so if you like country music at its best, here’s a group you won’t want to miss! You are invited to bring the family to this entertaining presentation. Although the performance is free, the standard $2.00 per car ($5.00 for non-residents) will be charged at the gate. Lawn chairs or blankets are suggested to ensure comfortable seating. To Publish Special Graduation Issue Next Week The Thursday, June 2 issue of "The Independent-News, will honor the graduating class of John Glenn High School. This issue will feature pictures of the indviduals and congratulatory ads from many area businesses and industries, along with the "Graduates Happy Ads". Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, it is very important that any submitted items be as early as possible and we will simply not be able to take news, classified, happy ads, etc., after the deadline of 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. Please remember this as time will be of great importance in this expanded issue of "The Independ-ent-News". The world’s largest dome is the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, which has a diameter of 680 feet.

Plan Memorial Day Services For The Walkerton Area Woodlawn Cemetery dates back to the middle 1800 s when Joshua Cole reportedly donated land for a resting place for the deceased. Incomplete records show there are four War of 1812 veterans buried locally, those being: Henry Augustine. Samuel Burke, Joshua Cole and Samuel Tinley. Unconfirmed is Christian Fulmer, who at age 13. served in the War of 1812, then in the Mexican War and still later in the Civil War. Only Ervin E. Johnson is noted as having served in the Spanish-American War. To the deceased veterans of the War of 1812-Spanish American-Mexican-Civil War-World War 1Worid War 11-Vietnam and Persian Gulf, we saltue and honor you on this Memorial Day. You served your country with honor. On this and every Memorial Day, we pause in our busy lives, to remember the pride and pain and the sacrifice thousands have had to pay. Flags and flowers speak more than words. The small American flags placed at each veteran's grave is the symbol of the freedom they gave their lives to defend and preserve. The flowers are tokens of spring, purity and courage. It was their sacrifice that made the Nation great. Can you, the public, give one hour to remember on this Memorial Day? This day will be observed with services and parade on Monday, May 30. Assembly of those who wish to parade to Woodlawn Cemetery will be at 10:30 a.m. at Urey Middle School parking lot, proceeding to the War Memorial at 11:00 a.m. Participating will be Orville Easterday Post 189 Color Guard and Firing Squad, the American Legion Auxiliary Senior Color Guard, Junior Color Guard, the Sons of The American Legion Color Guard, Cub Scout Pack 293, Boy Scout Troop 293, along with their adult leaders. The impressive John Glenn High School School band will lead the group with uplifting partiotic music. Memorial flowers will be placed on the War Memorial by the American Legion and Auxiliarv and a poppy wreath by a Junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary. American Legion Commander Jasper Elkin will conduct the services with the Reverend Ron Hawkins, pastor of the Walkerton Presbyterian Church, delivering the Memorial Day message and prayer. Any individual, group or organization wishing to pay tribute, is most welcome. SPRING SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT JUNE 6TH On Monday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m., John Glenn High School will hold their annual Spring Sports Awards Night in the high school cafeteria. Athletes participating in Spring Sports will be honored. Each family is asked to bring a dessert and their own table service. The beverages will be provided. After the refreshments, the presentation of awards will be made by the Spring coaches.

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WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES May 2, 1994 The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on May 2, 1994 with the following members present: Gene Reese, Gordon Hartsell. Cheryl Rizek, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Attorney Chris Walter and clerk-treasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes were approved as read. MONTHLY REPORTS The Council reviewed the Police Report and the police accumulated time with chief Sobieralski. The monthly Fire Report was reviewed by the Council, along with their annual report on money they received in their "special account". The report showed that they had received a total of $1,150.00 from a truck accident and a truck fire. There was no expense report, and the clerk is to ask them to submit one for the next Council meeting. Jay Potts said that there is nothing new to report for the Park Department. Dave Behr gave the Council an update on several items. 1. There has not been any news from FMHA concerning our sewer grant application. Pioneer Southern has sent a written committment to pay $15,000.00 toward the project, and Behr intends to contact other businesses to see if they would be willing to make a donation toward the sewer extensions. 2. Behr sent a letter to Bruce Gafill concerning the condition of the property across from the Town Hall, but has not had any response. 3. He has been conducting a survey with the industries, in town, on employee communting and lUSB will compile the results. 4. The Redevelopment Commission will be meeting at 5:00 p.m. on May 16th. 5. After some discussion, Len Jaske made the motion to sign the consulting agreement with the Walkerton Industrial Fund, Inc. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Behr is to take the agreement to the Industrial Fund for their approval. President Rizek pointed out that changes to the agreement can be made, if the agreement does not meet with the full approval of the Industrial Fund. OLD BUSINESS: Attorney Holmes had reviewed the trash bid and the contract with Superior Waste, and ascertained that the bid that they had submitted is a solid price for two years. In a memo, Holmes said that we advertised in good faith and they bid in good faith and he believes that we are obligated to honor that by approving the contract as submitted. Holmes also said that Superior agreed that we could pay them at the old rate for the month's delay in implementing the new rates and passing them on to our customers. Jeff Zehner reported on the easements that have been signed for the south phase of the sewer extension project. There are three remaining easements that need signatures. A decision needs to be made about the routing of the lines for the south phase. Ken Jones of Wightman-Petrie said that at the beginning of the project they studied three alternatives for the routing which are: the east side of the road, west side of the road or (continued on Page 2)