The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 June 1995 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 121; NUMBER 7

WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on June 19, 1995 with the following members present: Cheryl Rizek, Gene Reese, Len Jaske and Godon Hartsell. Attorney Chris Walter and clerk-treasur-er Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes were approved as read. Bids for miscellaneous items for sale were opened, and were as follows: Norm Steinman bid $410.00 — Allis Chalmers Power Unit and $160.00 — Quincy Hydraulic Compressor; Nathan J. Rhodes bid $365.00 — Allis Chalmers Power Unit and $1,251.00 — Quincy Hydraulic Compressor; Tod Brems bid $50.00 — Quincy Hydraulic Compressor; Emil J.Gropp bid $101.95 — Allis Chalmers Power Unit; Gregory S. Hughes bid SIOI.OO — Allis Chalmers Power Unit; bid with no name $50.00 — Allis Chalmers Power Unit; Leo B. Rory bid $256.00 — Allis Chalmers Power Unit, $51.50 — Quincy Hydraulic Compressor, $76.50 —6” Pump, $66.50 — White Street Sweeper, $86.50 — jßed Street Sweeper, $ll.OO — MT f Street Sweeper, $26.00 — Tandem Vkxle Trailer and $26.00 — 10’ I Snow Blade; Haskins, Inc. bid $176.00 — Quincy Hydraulic Compressor, $36.00 — Tandem Axle Trailer and SIO.OO — MT Street Sweeper. The high bid for each item was as follows: Norm Steinmans bid of $410.00 — Allis Chalmers Power Unit; Nathan J. Rhodes bid of $1,251.00 — Quincy Hydraulin Compressor; Leo B. Rory’s bid of $76.50 —6" Pump; Leo B. Rory’s bid of $86.50 — Red Street Sweeper; Leo B. Rory’s bid of $66.50 — White Street Sweeper; Leo B. Rory’s bid of $ll.OO — MT Street Sweeper; Leo B. Rory’s bid of $26.00 — 10’ Snow Blade; and Haskins, Inc. bid of $36.00 — Tandem Axle iTrailer. Len Jaske made the I motion to award these items to the I highest bidders, giving the bidders 15 days to pick up and pay for the items. If not picked up within 15 days, the items will be put out for ,|)id again. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. MONTHLY REPORTS: Dave Bolze reported on the Electric and Water Departments, and reviewed the Accumulated Time Report with the Council, wolze had gotten three quotes for pepaving the damaged area of Park } Drive, and they were Reith-Riley |- $14,165.00; E & B Paving — ' $3,830.00; and Asphalt Engineers — $4,300.00. Bolze told the council that although it was voted, at the ^last meeting, to pay for this out of t water funds he didn’t feel that it I should be done this way. After home discussion, it was decided that Bolze will do a temporary re- ' jpair of the street and wait until the i^uit is settled to have the perimanent repair done. Len Jaske Imade the motion to go ahead with I the law suit, and then do the ' paving. Seconded by Gordon iiartsell. Carried. \ Bolze said that he has not yet .gotten an estimate from Terry Baugher on the cost of the water J project. It was decided to meet F with Baugher, in an executive i session, at 6:30 p.m. on June 26th. | Jeff Zehner reported on the I (continued on Page 2)

WALKERTON 4TH OF JULY SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Carnival Open 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 1 Carnival Opens 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 2 10:30 a.m. — Freedom Singers at United Methodist Church 12:00 Noon — Firemen sponsored children’s games at Place Park 2:00 p.m. — Kiddie Parade sponsored by Tri Kappa Carnival Opens 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 3 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn vs. South Central baseball game at John Glenn Carnival Opens 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 4 10:00 a.m. — Community Service at the First Assembly of God Church, sponsored by the Ministerial Association 11:00 a.m. — Children’s Games at John Glenn 1:00 p.m. — Carnival Opens 1:00 p.m. — Craft, Games and Food Booths Open Bill Beaver from WKVI will be broadcasting live from John Glenn 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. — Walkerton Canadian Bagpippers to perform at John Glenn Legion Flag Retreat 9:00 p.m. — Crowning of King and Queen 9:00 p.m. — Raffle Drawings Dusk — Fireworks Carnival will be having a pay one price and ride all day during the following times: June 30 — 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. July 1— 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. July 2 — 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. July 3 — 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. A Map Os Parking Areas In Walkerton Is Published On Page 9 Os This Issue

North Liberty Parade Has A Special Meaning “Honor the Efforts’’ is the theme this year of the North Liberty 4th of July parade. The theme is in remembrance of the 50 year anniversary of World War II (1945 - 1995). The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. with line up at 1:00 p.m. The V.F.W., the American Legion firing squad and color guards will start the parade with Wendy Webber singing the National Anthem. Roger Kronk will play taps and a 21 gun salute. Applications are available at Ist Source Bank and Liberty Drugs and Emporium. Firemen boots have been placed around town at several locations for donations to help with the cost of the parade and fireworks display. Any business organization or individuals that wish to donate may do so at Ist Source Bank to the North Liberty 4th of July fund. Raffle tickets are available at Ist Source Bank and Liberty Drugs and Emporium. The prizes this year are as follows, Ist - SIOO.OO, 2nd - $50.00 , 3rd ■ $25.00, 4th • 5 lb. fire extinguisher, sth - guess what. For more information please contact John Dooms at 656-8343 or Nancy Sheaks at 656-4475. Please come early to the parade and enjoy a very meaningful start to the parade. Our Happy Ads start at $2.50!

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1995

EARLY DEADLINE NEXT WEEK The Independent-News will have an early deadline next week due to the Tuesday, Fourth of July holiday. ALL ITEMS, ADS, NEWS, ETC. MUST BE IN BY 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 3. Rease help us help you by getting your ads, news, whatever, in early as we will still be going to press Wednesday morning. Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy the holiday! J.G.S.C. Lists Dates Os Upcoming Board Meetings The John Gelnn Board of School Trustees will hold meetings on the following dates. Meetings are regular session unless noted otherwise. July 11, 7:30 p.m., John Glenn High School. July 13, 7:30 p.m., Budget Work Session, John Glenn High School. July 18, 7:30 p.m., Budget Work Session, John Glenn High School. July 25, 7:30 p.m., John Glenn High School. August 8, 7:30 p.m., John Glenn High School. August 15, 7:30 p.m., Special Meeting for Public Hearing on Budget, John Glenn High School. August 29, 7:30 p.m., John Glenn High School.

Bagpippers To Play Here On The 4th The two towns of Walkerton have had a special relationship and kinship over many years. For at least the last fifteen years, the Masonic Lodges and Legions of both towns have had exchange programs and sponsored trips between the two towns. The two towns have found much in common with each other. Both are small towns; Walkerton Ontario having a population so 4,687 and Walkerton, Indiana having a population of 2,066. Walkerton, Indiana is 75 miles from Chicago and Walkerton, Ontario is 84 miles from Toronto. Lake Michigan is only 28 miles from Walkerton, Indiana and Lake Huron is only 25 miles from Walkerton, Ontario. Walkerton, Ontario was first settled in 1851 due to the lead of Bruce County pioneer Joseph Walker, and Walkerton, Indiana was first settled in 1856 due to the lead of railroad builder James Walker. And as far as both towns have researched, there are no other incorporated towns in all of North America named Walkerton. On July 3, 1995, Mayor James Bolden of Walkerton, Ontario will be in Indiana to help Walkerton Indiana Council President Cheryl Rizek declare the two towns as official “Sister Cities.” The two leaders will each read an official resolution that Walkerton, Indiana is to adopt on July 3rd and Walkerton, Ontario on July 4th. Along with Mayor Bolden will be a group of other Canadian visitors, including members of the Royal Canadian Legion Bagpipe Band, who will perform during Walkerton’s 4th of July festivities. This visit continues the pattern set up years ago: that Ontario visits Indiana on the odd numbered years and Indiana visits Ontario during the even numered years. Last summer the Walkerton American Legion’s color guard performed in Ontario, and the bagpipe band performed here two years ago. The public school systems of the two Walkertons have also discussed establishing a pen pal program. Fireworks And Band At Potato Creek State Park Make plans today to enjoy a lively evening of fireworks and music at Potato Creek State Park on Saturday, July 1. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. at the beach with "Jump Start Band” performing a variety of music from rock and roil to rhythm and blues. Then at 9:00 p.m. thrill to a spectacular fireworks display over Worster Lake. It is recommended to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The regular park entry fee will not be collected between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 for this event. The Lakeville Lions Gub, who co-sponsors the fireworks display, will be collecting free will donations in the park throughout the day to help offset the cost. Worster Lake will be closed between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to all boats in the interest of safety. Anyone wishing further information should call the Park at (219) 656-8186.

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES June 20, 1995 Regular and Executive Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on June 20, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present, except David Gensinger. The School Board, along with the superintendent and five observers, began the meeting with the recitation of the Redge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minutes for the June 6, 1995 regular session and executive session were approved by unanimous consent with correction. The minutes of the regular session were corrected to note that Jan Hayes addressed the School Board under Patron Response with the request that the School Board reconsider Mrs. Amy Weiss’ request for job-sharing for the 199596 school year. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS — $1,026 through 1,127 A motion was made by Robert Schaeffer, seconded by Shirley Anderson, to approve claims numbered 1,026 through 1,127. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE None RECOGNITIONS Mr. Richard Reese, principal at Urey Middle School, announced that Urey had recently received a check for $249.63 from Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu. The check was for Urey's participation in the Educational Advantage Program and covers the months of March through May. Urey's total for the year amounted to $573.89. Mr. Reese expressed appreciation to Ray & Kenny’s for their generous donation and asked that the School Board accept this donation. Mrs. Marilyn Lightfoot, principal at Walkerton Elementary School, reported to the School Board that Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu gave to Walkerton Elementary a check for $1,823.38. Also, she thanked the Summer School staff who helped take approximately 130 students to the bailgame on Thursday afternoon. Recognized were Brunie Mihail, Tim Davis, Andrea Ailes, Linda Holland, Judy Taylor, Tod Burch, Jenny Heemer, Joe Hunt, and Jay Hayes. The students and staff had a great time and really enjoyed themselves. Mr. Brent Kaufman, principal at North Liberty Elementary School, mentioned the recent article in the South Bend Tribune on the school’s Outdoor Lab. He brought pictures from the Outdoor Lab which show the kind of activities that have taken place in the Lab, along with the names of the donors. Mr. Kaufman stated that he had with him the plaques received by Mrs. Amy Weiss for Board members to see. A motion was made by Tom McCormick, seconded by Janice Ryan, to accept the donation from Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu for $249.63 to Urey Middle School and $1,223.38 to Walkerton Elementary. Motion was approved by a six to zero vote. NEW BUSINESS (continued on Page 16)