The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 August 1994 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 14

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES August 9, 1994 Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn Schoool Corporation met in regular session on August 9, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present. The School Board, superintendent and approximately 10 observers began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minutes for the regular session on July 19, 1994 were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS — 1,306 through 1,425 A motion was made by Janice Ryan, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve claims numbered 1,306 through 1,425. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. RECOGNITIONS Mr. Reese, principal of Urey Middle School, recognized the Falcon 500 Club for their donation of $200.30 for expense of scorebooks and supplies for the athletic teams. Mr. Reese reported that Michelle Chamberlin, eighth grade social studies teacher at Urey Middle School, will be featured in a program on Junior Achievement’s Project Business Program. Channel 28 will present the 30 minute program hosted by Diane Sawyer on August 22 at 6:30 p.m. and again on August 28 at 12:30 p.m. Urey Middle School’s eighth grade social studies students and several area business people participate in Project Business. Shirley Anderson made a motion, seconded by Robert Schaeffer, to approve the Falcon 500 Club donation of $200.30 to Urey Middle School. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. NEW BUSINESS 1. Conduct Public Hearing on 1995 General Fund, Debt Service, Transportation and Preschool Special Education Budgets The public was given opportunity to comment and after receiving no comment, the Board president concluded the hearing on these budgets. 2. Conduct Public Hearing on 1995 Capital Projects Budget The public was given opportunity to comment on the 1995 Capital Projects Fund and after receiving no comments from the public, the Board president concluded the hearing on the Capital Projects Fund. 3. Resignations a. Glen Petry, Urey Middle School Computer/Math Teacher, Effective August 9,1994 b. Amy Peterson, North Liberty Elementary School Cheerleading Coach, Effective July 7, 1994 c. Diane Schmeitz, School Bus Driver d. David Gow, Counselor, John Glenn High School e. Mary McGrath, English, John Glenn High School A motion was made by Tom McCormick, seconded by David Gensinger, to approve the resignations as listed including severance benefits for Mr. Petry who is retiring from John Glenn School Corporation after 35 years in edu(continued on Page 2)

Local Teacher To Be Featured In TV Special South Bend, Indiana — 28 WSJV will air a 30-minute special hosted by Diane Sawyer on August 22 at 6:30 p.m. and again on August 28 at 12:30 p.m., that shares the real-life stories of young people who have had their lives influenced by Junior Achievement’s positive role models in the classroom. The special, titled "The American Dream,” opens with a brief message from President Bill Clinton and features students from around the country who have been involved in Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization that uses hands-on activities to teach kindergarten through twelfth-grade students basic life skills and an understanding of business and economics. Sponsored by Jordan Ford Toyota Volvo Mitsubishi, in cooperation with 28-WSJV, this half hour special also features testimonials from students, business men and women, and teachers who have been involved locally with Junior Achievement of Michiana, and see its benefits. In all, Junior Achievement of Michiana is helping over 6,500 elementary, middle and high school students throughout St. Joseph, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Cass county in Michigan. Urey’s Bth grade social studies teacher, Mrs. Michelle Chamberlin, will be a featured teacher on this half-hour special. Mrs. Chamberlin has taught at Urey Middle School for 7 years. Celebrating 75 years nationally, 41 years locally, Junior Achievement is the largest, oldest, fastest growing non-profit, economic education organization in the world. Through partnerships with businesses and schools, Junior Achievement currently reaches over 2.1 million students in the U.S. and in over 70 countries. Urey Middle School is proud to participate in this worthwhile program. HEAD START SEEKS CHILDREN FOR HEAD START PROGRAM The Hansel Head Start is currently seeking children for the North Liberty Head Start Program. Children who were 4 years of age on or before June Ist, 1994 and are from families with a limited income are eligible. For more information call 2342150. Tangerines look like oranges, but the are smaller and flatter, peel more easily and the sections separate more readily. The tangerine tree is also more resistant to cold than the orange tree.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1994

ATTENTION - RESIDENTS OF WALKERTON During the next week, residents of the Town of Walkerton will receive a survey that will help Walkerton plan its future. The Indiana Total Quality of Life Initiative is a statewide process sponsored by the Indiana Department of Commerce and coordinated by the Department of Urban Planning at Ball State University. This survey will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Walkerton’s future by giving your opinions on Walkerton's strengths and weaknesses. Please take the time to fill out the survey and drop it in the mail. If you do not get a survey by August 31st, please call 586-7766 for a copy. A public meeting to discuss these surveys and set goals for our community will be held on Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Presbyterian Church, 512 Georgia Street, Walkerton. GLENN FALCONS IN JAMBOREE AT BREMEN FRIDAY The Bremen Football Jamboree for 1994 will be held Friday evening, at 7:30 p.m., at the Don J. Bunge Football Field in Bremen. The John Glenn Falcons will join the host Bremen Lions, La Ville Lancers and Triton Trojans in the action as follows: First quarter, Bremen kicks off to La Ville. Second quarter, Glenn kicks off to Triton. Third quarter, Triton kicks off to Bremen; and in the fourth quarter, LaVille kicks off to Glenn. There will be five minutes between quarters and one and two and five minutes between quarters three and four. There will be ten minutes taking the field to play. Admission for the Jamboree is $3.00 per person with pre-schoolers free. Fans are to park in the school parking lot on Grant Street, bowen Avenue or any appropriate side street. There will be two ticket booths available. One will be situated in the new addition and is facing the east end of the football field. The other will be set up at the west end of the football field for those people entering from Bowen Avenue. JAMBOREE TICKETS ON SALE AT GLENN Tickets for the varsity football Jamboree to be played at Bremen on Friday, August 19, are on sale at John Glenn High School. The cost of the tickets are $3.00 and all ticket proceeds are kept by Glenn from this pre-sale. Tickets are available from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the high school, from any football player or any cheerleader. Support John Glenn athletics by purchasing Jamboree tickets. FAN BUS FOR FOOTBALL JAMBOREE AT BREMEN The fan bus for the Bremen Football Jamboree on Friday, August 19, will leave North Liberty at 6:30 p.m. and Glenn at 6:45 p.m. Glenn will play the second and fourth quarters at the Jamboree. The cost to ride the fan bus is SI.OO for adults and students.

Local 4-H’er Wins Honors At Indiana State Fair Ml ro I A Sa * Hi I®. *■ I Aimee Christensen, 17, of Walkerton, received top honors at the 1994 Indiana State Fair 4-H Fashion Revue on August 13. She won reserve champion first alternate in the Formal division. Her entry was a long formal gown of silver and black knit covered with light cathing holigrains in a variety of sizes. Christensen, a Starke County 4-H’er. has participated in 4-H for nine years and is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Christensen. Athletic Tickets Now Available At John Glenn John Glenn High School has announced its all-sports pass, season ticket, and single game ticket prices for the 1994-95 athletic seasons. The all-sports pass for adults is $35.00 and $25.00 for students. Varsity football season tickets are priced at SIO.OO for adults and $6.00 for students. The all-sports passes and season tickets are available at John Glenn High School. They will also be available for purchase at the first home varsity football game against LaVille on Friday, September 9. Boys varsity basketball tickets will be priced at SIB.OO for adults and $12.00 for students. Tournament games are not included in the season ticket and all-sports pass prices. Single game ticket prices for football and boys basketball will be $3.00 for adults and students. Tickets for volleyball, J.V. football, girls basketball, wrestling and freshman basketball will be priced at $2.00 for both adults and students. Senior citizens residing in the John Glenn School Corporation are eligible for a complimentary allsports pass to all home athletic events except tournaments. To qualify, persons must be 65 years of age or older and must receive their ticket in person at the John Glenn High School athletic office. The first compass consisted of a magnetized piece of metal on a straw, which floated in a container of water.

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WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES August 1, 1994 The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on August 1, 1994 with the following members present: Walt Heil, Gene Reese, Len Jaske, Cheryl Rizek and Gordon Hartsell. Attorney David Holmes, clerk-treasurer Judy Hiler and deputy clerk-treasurer Sue DeMien were also present. Minutes were approved for July 18,1994. MONTHLY REPORTS: Police — Carl Sobieralski: Gene Reese asked how the new Ordinance 1994-5 is working out. Carl stated 21 citations have been written. Carl has had no response given concerning the tall grass and weed letters that have gone out. It was asked that the building across the street be put on the list to receive a letter. Carl requested that the 1987 Ford be placed as surplus property and be sold for bid. Len Jaske made a motion to do this. Gene Reese seconded. Carried. There is a 30 mile per hour zone from Walkerton Trail going past Walkerton Elementary to Georgia Street. Carl would like this to be changed to a 25 MPH residential zone. Also requested was more speed signs to be put up in this area. Gene Reese made a motion to let Carl do this. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Fire Department — None. Ambulance Report — Mary Rollings, coordinator, uniforms, grey sweatshirts with Walkerton EMS and blue polo shirts allowed. Monthly hours changed, can now be less than 40 hours weekly on coordinators approval. New By-Laws were given to the Council for approval, will be reviewed and brought back to next Council meeting for approval. The cots have been repaired and are now working like new. It was asked that the phone in the ambulance bay be set up for local calls only. Gene Reese made a motion to install a pay phone and remove the other one. Gordon Hartsell seconded. Carried. John Small has agreed to serve as a coordinator with the Town Council approval. Tammy Williams is back with our Ambulance Service. Also 10 run reports are missing for the month of May, 1994. Mary stated she mailed the run reports to Indianapolis. She had checked with the clerk’s office and they do not have them either. A letter is to be sent to Don Stanley and Janice Stoneburner asking for the 10 run reports missing for May. Dave Behr — Dave Behr spoke with Frank Ryan of Indianapolis concerning the fire station addition. Frank explained that service areas with net assessed evaluations known to exceed ten million will generally not be considered. Frank said this is worded purposely by the state to help lower income areas first. Dave checked with Elsie Heimer, the assessor for Lincoln Township, and it is over 16 million. Walkerton alone is over nine million. The service area for the fire department is Lincoln Township. David asked Mr. Gafill after he had given him the painting bids if (continued on Page 12)