The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 50, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 April 1995 — Page 1

The Independent-News

?WLUME 120; NUMBER 50

I JOHN GLENN H SCHOOL BOARD ;|| MINUTES O April 18, 1995 Regular Session SJkll to order and roll »LL ^■The Board of School Trustees of '■hn Glenn School Corporation met [■regular session on April 18. 1995 £■ 7:00 p.m. in the John Glenn ^Hgh School. All members were [■esent. The School Board along •-■th the superintendent and apj^Boximately three observers began meeting with the recitation of ^ e dg e of Allegiance. fe^PROVAL OF MINUTES ^■Approval of minutes for the April 'dß regular and executive ses- > Bbn were approved by unanimous Bnsent. BiB’PROVAL OF CLAIMS - 584 I^Mrough 691 Shirley Anderson made a moKK^m, seconded by Dave Gensinger. hLs ipprove claims numbered 584 HH jprough 691. The motion was aplll^oved by a seven to zero vote. gg^TRON RESPONSE Mt Jeff Johnson addressed the |^|hool Board with concerns over an dorial that appeared in the Plymffimth Pilot-News. A written copy of rags statements are on file with the ■y ard minutes. ■ COGNITIONS ^■l. Rhen Taylor, Indiana State KMyography Champion, Bth Grade Budent at Urey Middle School n|ißhen Taylor, eighth grade stu■|*nt at Urey Middle School and son | as Russell and Judy Taylor, was [ HI ognized by the School Board for I Winning the Indiana State Geog- | M phy Bee Championship. Rhen, | jSjong with his teacher, Mrs. Mi- | Handle Chamberlin, will attend the L Optional Competition to be held in 1 Washington, D C. on May 29 to ne 1' I^'^' Th e School Board ’gWingratulated Rhen on his acS|>mplishment and wished him the ■fc-st of success at the National ^Bkeography Bee. mHld BUSINESS Hl. Approve Contracted Mowing ^m^rvices Ihe School Board discussed the ■ .Vantages and disadvantages to O ,c Corporation for contracting lowing of school grounds. Con- ■ acted mowing appears to be less ■ >stly than the Corporation doing it ■ i house when considering the cost ■ I equipment, labor and other ex- • nses. The time spent for mow■lg could be directed toward other ■laintenance needs of the Corpora^^on. Board members expresses ■mcern that the other maintenance ■Leds have not been defined to ■lstify the need to have the labor ^K ent on mowing. Following considerable discussion David Genfl inger made a motion, seconded by fl .mice Ryan, to postpone contractfl d mowing out for one year to allow fl me to determine the benefits the H chool corporation would receive Worn contracted mowing service. H he motion was approved by a four fl> three vote with Ben Smith, ■Robert Schaeffer and Tom McIf \>rmick voting no. I^EW BUSINESS J 1. Resignations f a. Approve Resignation of Jheryl Horst, John Glenn High &choo) English Teacher, Effective J t the End of the 1994-95 School ,■ ear l| b. Approve Resignation/Retirej.ient of Emily Ringenberg, North (continued on Page 2)

School Property Tax Control Board Approves Lease On Tuesday, April 20, the Indiana School Property Tax Control Board approved the Lease Agreement between the John Glenn School Corporation and the John Glenn Building Corporation by unanimous vote. In the next few days, the Indiana State Tax Board will give their final approval. The lease approved is for a term not to exceed 20 years with an annual lease rental payment of $980,000, The projected tax rate needed to make the lease rental payments is $1.03. The lease will finance the renovation and new construction at Urey Middle School and improvement to the John Glenn High School athletic facilities. Prior to the Property Tax Control Board’s vote, the school corporation presented their reasons and needs for the lease. Representing the School Board were Richard Hill, school attorney; David McKee, principal; Kari Vilamaa, architect; and board members David Gensinger and Ben Smith. The objector’s position was presented by Jeff Johnson. The Property Tax Control Board members asked several questions about the project during the 90 minute hearing. “I Want To Read” Video At Walkerton Library A new video to help adults learn to read can be checked out at the Walkerton Public Library. It was recently donated to the Library by the Walkerton American Legion, the Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary and the Walkerton Sons of the American Legion. This step-by-step series helps adult non-readers learn to read in the privacy of their own homes and at their own pace. The Library has the series ready for check out. The videos will check out for one month and may be renewed if needed. The Library would also like to apologize for mistakenly reporting in the April 6th Independent-News edition that the videos were donated by the Walkerton American Legion. They were given by not only the W'alkerton American Legion, but also the Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion. We are sorry for any confusion. J.G.H.S. Athletic Physicals Set For May 9th The IHSAA athletic physical will be offered at John Glenn High School on Tuesday, May 9, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Students entering grades 10-11-12 in 1995-96, who plan to participate in athletics, may obtain an athletic physical by completing the student and parent section of the IHSAA physical form and returning it along with the $lO fee. The physical form and fee must be returned to the John Glenn High School Athletic Department by Friday, May 5.

WALKERTON. INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY. APRIL 27. 1995

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 27 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn golfers to play at Bremen against Bremen and Jimtown. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls tennis team to host LaVille. 7:00 p.m. — The Walkerton Business & Professional Women’s Club to meet. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 9:00. a.m. — John Glenn golf team to play in Marshall County meet at Culver. MONAY, MAY 1 4:45 p.m. — John Glenn boys and girls track teams participate in Lancer Relays at LaVille. 7:00 p.m. — North Liberty Park Board to meet. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Council to meet. 7:30 p.m. — Walkerton Rebekah Lodge to meet. TUESDAY, MAY 2 4:00 p.m. — John Glenn golfers to host LaVille. Argos and Goshen for matches. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls tennis team to host New Prairie. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls tennis team to play at South Bend Washington. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls track team to run ai Plymouth. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn golf team to host Jimtown. 7:00 p.m. — North Liberty Town Council to meet. THURSDAY, MAY 4 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn tennis team to host LaLumiere. Coach Mosson I Honored For 200th Victory John Glenn basketball coach Gordon Mosson was recently recognized by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. The association banquet was held at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis where Coach Mosson was granted a plaque commemorating his 200th victory at the varsity level. Coach Mosson has been varsity coach at Glenn for the last thirteen years. His teams have achieved a record of 205 • 90. Besides the excellent record, the Falcons success has included 20 championships and four 20-win seasons. The highlight was being regional runner-up at Elkhart in 1991. Coach Mosson received his 100th victory award after the 1988-89 season. Mary Kay Budak In North Liberty Tuesday, May 2 Mary Kay Budak, District 29 State Representative, from LaPorte, will be in North Liberty to meet with the joint North Liberty and Walkerton Chambers of Commerce. The meeting will be held at the North Liberty Community Building Tuesday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited and urged to attend. LICENSE BRANCHES 1 TO CLOSE FOR ELECTION DAY Indiana Bureau of Motor Ve--1 hides license branches throughout the state will be closed for primary election day. Tuesday May 2.

28th Annual Fine Arts Festival This Sunday The 28th annual Tri Kappa Fine Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, April 20, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the John Glenn dining commons. The annual show is sponsored jointly by the Walkerton Epsilon Chi and the North Liberty Zeta Pi Chapters of Tri Kappa. Participation is open to all students in pre-kindergarten through high school and adults living in the John Glenn and St. Patrick’s school systems. Contestants are limited to two entries per category. Divisions include: art, crafts and photography for kindergarten through Grade 6 students and adults; art, crafts, photography and computer graphics for middle school students; basic art, drawing, commercial design, photography, painting, basic art sculpture and sculpture for high school students. All woodworking projects will be classified as a craft. Adults will be judged separately from students. Judging will be on the basis of originality, composition, color and neatness. Kindergarten Oreintation At Oregon-Davis All parents who have a child eligible to attend kindergarten at Oregon-Davis in the fall of 1995 must attend the orientation on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. Children are welcome to attend the orientation with their parents. This will be held in the elementary cafeteria. A child must be five years old on or before June 1, 1995 to enter kindergarten. At this time curriculum and screening information will be discussed and distributed. Appointments for individual screening will be made at this time. Screening will take place on Thursday. May 18. Appointments will be scheduled at 15 minute intervals allowing for individual attention and the avoidance of congestion. Children will be involved in: Hearing and Speech Screening, Health Screening and Developmental Screening. Following the orientation will be a tour of the building and kindergarten classrooms. A legal (not hospital) birth certificate and immunization record are required for registration. Please bring these the day of screening, not to orientation. The birth certificate may be obtained by contacting the Health Department in the county in which the child was born. If immunization is not now complete, it must be completed before September 1, 1995. Roemer’s Mobile Office To Be In Walkerton May 3 Congressman Tim Roemer has announced that his Mobile Office will visit Walkerton on Wednesday evening. May 3rd at the Walkerton Hall, 510 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton. A member of the Congressman's staff will be present to assist constituents with any concerns or problems they may be experiencing with the Federal government.

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WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES April 17, 1995 The Town Council of the Town of Walkerton met int he Walkerton Town Hail meeting room, 510 Roosevelt Road. Walkerton, Indiana, on the 17th day of April, 1995 at the hour of 7:30 p.m., in regular meeting pursuant to call in accordance with the rules of the Council. The meeting was called to order by Cheryl Rizek, president, who presided. On call of the roll, the members of the Council were shown to be present or absent as follows: Present: Gene Reese. Gordon Hartsell. Cheryl Rizek. Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Absent: none. Mr. David R. Holmes. Holmes & Hayes, the town attorney, was also present at the meeting. The minutes were approved as read. MONTHLY REPORTS: The Council reviewed the Accumulated Time Report for the utility departments. Dave Bolze told the Council that all the tree trimming, that had been done previously, really helped nut when the ice storm hit last Mon day. Len Jaske complimented Dave Bolze and Jeff Zehner on the excellent clean up job that they did following the storm. Bolze had solicited three quotes । to have the Water Department's high service motors and pumps looked at, and has only gotten one response. He had solicited quotes from Layne Northern, Peerless Midwest and Ditto Pump 6c Machine. Ditto Pump & Machine is the only one to submit a quote, and the Council asked Bolze to try and get at least one more. Bolze reported that the water tower will be inspected next Monday. He would like to hold off on having the wells cleaned until next year, as there are so many other water projects underway at this time. Bolze said that Little League would like to install a sink with a drain at their concession stand in the Little League Park. They have asked him to dig a trench, for their drain, over to the septic tank at the comfort station. The Council was in agreement, to allow Bolze to dig the trench. Attorney Holmes advised that they should check this out with the Health Department. Jeff Zehner reported that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was hit by lightning, and they are not yet sure of the extent of the damage. We will be receiving a $25,000.00 Solid Waste Grant to help purchase a new dump truck. The balance needed to purchase the truck is approximately $17,000.00. Zehner asked for the Council’s approval to fund that balance from Electric — 45%. MVH - 45%. Water —5% and Wastewater —5%. The Council approved of this funding breakdown. Zehner said that they have scheduled the spring clean up for May Bth, 9th and 10th. There was some discussion about a weekly yard waste pick up. and the Council decided to take some time to think it over. They will discuss the matter at the May l^th meeting. Zehner told the Council that he would like to hire three men for part time summer help, as there (continued on Page 12)