The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 February 1995 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 40

NORTH LIBERTY TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES The regular monthly North Liberty Town Council meeting was leld at the Town Hall on January 4, 995 and called to order at 7:06 ).m. by Richard Warner, presilent. Other Council members present vere Ronald Kinas, Gerry Brown, sric Morris and David Sheaks. Attorney John H. Peddycord nd three other present. Clerk-treasurer Paul F. Willims, Jr. advised that he had sworn i Gerry Brown and Eric Morris for heir new terms on January 2, 995. Richard Warner stated the first em of business would be to elect a resident and vice-president for le year 1995. David Sheaks nominated Richard Earner for president, second by ric Morris with a unanimous aye. equest was made for any other ominations and Gerry Brown lade the motion that nominations e closed, seconded by David heaks with a unanimous aye. ichard Warner to be president for 995. David Sheaks made the motion to ominate Ronald Kinas for viceresident. Ronald Kinas declined, ric Mrris then made the motion to ominate David Sheaks for viceresident, seconded by Ronald inas with a unanimous aye. Reuest for any other nominations nd Gerry Brown made the motion 3 close nominations, seconded by onald Kinas with a unanimous ye. David Sheaks to be viceresident for 1995. Next item Council assignments >r the year 1995. After discussion le following assignments wer set: treets, Gerry Brown; Water & ewer Utilities, Eric Morris and Jchard Warner; Police, Ronald Linas; and Building/Zoning, David heaks. These names were listed n Resolution 1995-01 and motion ) adopt Resolution 1995-01 was lade by Ronald Kinas, seconded y Eric Morris with a unanimous ye. Eric Morris thanked John and erry Gouker and Paul Williams, r. for the time spent with himself nd Gerry Brown on January 2, 995 explaining operations of the own and budget. Street & Utility superintendent ohn Gouker reported on the folowing: 1. Sludge was hauled at the >ewage plant. 2. The new sewage land appli:ation permit received from the State. 3. Requested to purchase a new low meter for the sewage plant at a cost of $3,507.50. This has been discussed previously and the old meter is not working properly. After discussion David Sheaks made the motion to purchase the new flow meter for $3,507.50, seconded by Eric Morris with a unanimous aye. 4. Reported Rich Kuchel’s last day of work before his surgery would be January 10, 1995. Greg Gratner temporary status to end January 27, 1995. After discussion, John to talk to Greg in regards to school to become a certified operator. Motion then made by Gerry Brown to hire Greg Gratner full time effective with the pay period starting January 14, 1995 and to (continued on Page 12)

Glenn Academic Decathlon Team Is Bth In State The John Glenn Academic Team ’ competed at the Indiana State Competition at Southport High * School on February 10th and 11th. The Decathlon is a contest where each team consists of nine students who take exams in Economnics, Mathematics, Science, Literature, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Biotechnology, give two speeches, write an essary, and are interviewed. The students are separated into three divisions based on their academic GPA. The schools compete at a regional contest to qualify for the State Contest. Only the top 12 small schools (1,050 students or less) and large schools (more than 1,050 students) advance. The John Glenn team captured first place in Interview. Individually, the medal winners were: Josh Smith, Gold in Interview; Amy Paul, Bronze in Interview; Silver in Literature; Elyse Gingenpeel, Silver in Literature; Lisa Gee, BronZe in Science. The team captured eighth place in the state’s small school division. The team consists of Christian Mattix, Charles Martin, Amy Paul, Lisa Gee, Josh Smith, Elyse Gingenpeel, Kim Pinckert, Ben Long, Rebekah Ebersole, Krista Eastbum and Matt Church. The students have competed well this year and should be proud of their efforts. There is a tremendous amount of work required to prepare for this event. Super job team 1 Walkerton Library Seeks Donations For Their Crafts Story hour will be running every Saturday throughout February and March. Wendy Dittmer does a great job of running the program. She also works at the Walkerton United Methodist Daycare and helps her father, Reverand Mike Dittmer, by running children’s church. Wendy has been doing a wonderful job of making crafts with the children, but she needs materials. She would be interested in donations of the following materials to help with some of the crafts: Any sized paint brushes, old cookie cutters, tooth brushes, any size clean baby food jars, buttons, beads, sequins, cloth scraps, butter containers, clean plastic or cardboard milk cartons, pine cones, playing cards, ribbons, seed catalogs, shells, ink stamps, wallpaper scraps, yam, lace, cotton balls, Q-tips, balloons, felt scraps, any type or size noodles, or dried beans. We would appreciate any donations. NOTICE The Town of Walkerton will be accepting applications for the sidewalk improvement program. Applications are available at the Gerk-Treasurer’s office, and will be accepted until March 1, 1995. The Town of Walkerton will fund 50% of the cost of new, or replacement sidewalks for residents within the Town. A new prorgam will be offered this year that will pay 100% of the cost for replacement sidewalks for senior citizens. A copy of specifications for the 100% funding is available at the Gerk-Treasur-er’s office.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis 7th & Bth grade girls basketball teams to host Argos. 4:30 p.m. — North Liberty 6th grade girls basketball teams to travel to Plymouth for games. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn Falcons to visit Argos for basketball games. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 9:00 a.m. — Oregon-Davissth and 6th grade to host basketball tourney. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn Falcons basketball teams to host North Judson. 7:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis basketball teams to travel to Morgan Township. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 4:15 p.m. — Urey wrestlers to host New Prairie. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Council to meet in Town Hall. 7:30 p.m. — Walkerton Rebekah Lodge to meet at 1.0.0. F. Hall. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 4:00 p.m. — North Liberty Sth grade girls basketball teams to host St. Patrick’s. 4:15 p.m. — Walkerton Elementary 6th grade girls basketball teams to host LaVille. 4:15 p.m. — Walkerton Elementary sth grade girls basketball teams to visit LaVille. 4:15 p.m. — Urey Wrestlers to host New Prairie. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis girls 7th grade basketball teams to visit St. Peters. 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn School Board to meet at John Glenn High School. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 4:30 p.m. — North Liberty 6th grade girls basketball teams to host Olive Twp. 4:30 p.m. — North Liberty girls sth grade basketball teams to travel to Olive Twp. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis 7th and Bth grade girls basketball teams to host Urey. 4:30 p.m. — Urey wrestlers to travel to LaVille for matches. 4:30 p.m. — Walkerton 6th grade girls basketball teams to travel to Plymouth. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Business & Professinal Women’s Gub to meet. John Glenn To Honor The Seniors & Parents John Glenn High School will be holding Parent/Senior Recognition Night on Friday, February 24, at our last home basketball game against Tippecanoe Valley starting at 6:30 p.m. We will be recognizing all senior boys and girls who participated in basketball, wrestling, pep band, Rhythm Express, Poms and cheerleading, along with their parents. Parents are asked to meet at the east end of the gym immediately following the end of the Junior Varsity game. FAN BUS FOR ARGOS GAME FRIDAY The fan bus for the boys basketball game at Argos on Friday, February 17, will leave North Liberty at 5:15 and John Glenn at 5:30 p.m. Game time is 6:30 p.m. The cost to ride the fan bus is SI.OO for adults and students.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1995

To Hold Three Immunization Clinics In Area The St. Joseph County Health Department will be conducting Immunizations Ginics at three locations in the area. They will be in Walkerton, North Liberty and Lakeville in early March. No appointments are necessary. AH children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and all previous shot records are needed for immunizations. Now is the time to get immunizations for childre entering kindergarten and the 6th grade this fall. Avoid the crowds and hassle this summer. There will be a clinic at the United Methodist Church, 1000 Georgia Street, Walkerton on Tuesday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ginic hours have been extended to allow current Sth graders to receive their second MMR’s after school. All other requesting immunization will also be served. A clinic will be held in’ North Liberty on Tuesday, March 14th, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m., with the extended hours offered here as well. This is at the North Liberty Community Center, 300 S. Main Street. In Lakeville at the Old Lakeville School Project, U.S. 31 Lakeville, the clinic will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A special clinic will be held during spring break on Thursday, March 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The focus of this clinic is entering new students and MMR’s for current fifth graders. Parents with other children needing immunizations will be served also. D.A.R.E. Graduates At Walkerton Elementary School The D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation ceremony for the fifth graders of Walkerton Elementary School will be on Thursday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Walkerton Elementary School gymnasium. Walkerton Elementary fifth graders have been participating in the D.A.R.E. prorgam since the beginning of the school year. Sgt. Jeff Heck of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department presents the program once a week. The program gives children skills to recognize and resist the pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs and alcohol. The public is invited to attend the graduation ceremony. LINCOLN TWP. 4-H CLUB ENROLLMENT FEB 21 Enrollment for Lincoln Township 4-H Gub will be Tuesday, February 21, at the Walkerton Youth Building. Time is set for between the hours of 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Ages for enrollment are: Goverbuds, ages 3 to 7; Mini 4-H, ages 8 and 9; and Regular 4-H, ages 10 to 19. There is a $2.00 enrollment fee for regular 4-Hers. For more information contact Yvonne Pierce at 586-3380. NOTICE 1 The Walkerton Clerk-Treas-urer’s office will be closed on Monday, February 20, for President’s day.

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES February 7, 1995 Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on February 7, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present except Shirley Anderson. The School Board along with the 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 special session on January 16, 1995 were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS — 64 through 218 A motion was made by Janice Ryan, seconded by Ben Smith, to approve claims numbered 64 through 218. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE None RECOGNITIONS Mr. Richard Reese, principal at Urey Middle School, reported that 45 works of art created by Urey students were on display recently at the Plymouth Public Library. Work that was on display included styles in colored pencil, ink, airbrush, computer graphics, watercolor, shading exercises, paper construction and wood burning. The Urey P.T.A. has announced Urey Middle School Citizens of the month: November — Frank Engel, eighth grade son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Engel, North Liberty and Juliane Houston, seventh grade daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Houston, Walkerton; December — Crystal Briggs, eighth grade daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Briggs, Walkerton and Caleb Addington, seventh grade son of Ms. Krista Addington, Walkerton. P.T.A. teachers of the month are Mr. Gerry Brown for November and Miss Melissa Foy for December. On Monday, January 23 a number of seventh grades students together with their teachers visited four classes at Walkerton Elementary where the Urey students read literature books they had written for their language arts classes. Both elementary students and Urey students enjoyed the time spent sharing together. The P.T.A. announced 1995 Reflection winners from Urey Middle School are: Visual Arts — Mary Pittman, Sean Humphrey, Marji McGwin; Photography — Dana Bacewic, Chris Long; Literature — Leanne Lowe, Jenny Wagner, Julianne Houston. These student entries will represent Urey at the state level. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignation/Leaves a. Dan Kaser, John Glenn High School Cross Country Coach, Effective January 13,1995 b. Chris Gurtner, North Liberty Elementary School Ist Grade, Medical Leave March 13 through Remainder of the 1994-95 School Year c. Carol Huffstetter, Walkerton Elemetnary School 3rd Grade, Medical Leave, Effective February 14, 1995 through Remainder of the 1994-95 School Year A motion was made by Ben (continued on Page 2)