The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 August 1995 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 121; NUMBER 12

J G Schools Io Open On rues., Aug. 22 Students in grades 1- 12 in the ohn Glenn School Corporation will ttend their first day of classes uesday, August 22. Times are as )llows: ! John Glenn High School — 7:59 >.m. - 3:00 p.m. dismissal. North Liberty Elementary School - 8:10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. dismissal. Momentary students who walk □me are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.) Urey Middle School — 7:55 a.m. 2:55 p.m. dismissal. ' Walkerton Elementary School — ';00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. dismissal, elementary students who walk □me are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.) ' Lunches will cost SI.OO per day br grades one through six and 1.25 per day for grades seven irough twelve. Breakfast, which served at Walkerton Elementary chool and North Liberty Elemeniry School, will cost 55 cents. Students attending John Glenn igh School, North Liberty Elemitary School, Urey Middle School id Walkerton Elementary School lall register on the following days: Wednesday, August 16, 12:30 m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 8:30 a.m. >3:00 p.m. Students enrolling in kindergarn must be five years of age on or jfore June 1 and must submit a gal birth certificate and a cometed physical form when regist* •ing. Arrangements must be lade at Walkerton Elementary :hool or North Liberty Elementary :hool for pre-screening of kinderurten students. Kindergarten asses start Monday, August 28. Students new to the John Glenn ±ool Corporation should contact le guidance department in each :hool to schedule registration ap□intments during the week of ugust 14 - 18. All incoming ndergarten students and students jw to the Corporation must have oculations up to date and new udents in grades K-6 must have a lysical on file before being aditted to school. Parents should be prepared to ly textbook rental and fee costs □on registration. Following is a hedule of textbook rental fees: Elementary Kindergarten 31.50 First 76.00 Second 91.50 Third 72.00 Fourth 65.00 Fifth 63.50 Sixth 70.50 Middle Seventh 77.50 Eighth 77.50 High School Agriculture 10.00 Art 8.00 Business 14.00 English 14.00 Foreign Language 10.00 Health (1 semester) 6.00 Home Economics 8.00 I.C.E. 10.00 Industrial Technology 12.00 Math 14.00 Computer, Key/Lit. (1 5em.)6.00 Music 6.00 Physical Education 8.00 Science 14.00 Social Studies 14.00 Supplemental student medical •verage is available at the followg rates: School-Time Coverage: Comprejnsive $39.00; Standard $17.75;

N. Liberty VFW To Celebrate 50th Anniversary On August 19, the North Liberty V.F.W. Post 1954 will be celebrating their 50th anniversary of their charter and the fifieth anniversary of World War 11. Beginning at 12 noon, there will be color guards and representatives from V.F.W. Posts and American Legion Posts from all over the area. To name a few color guards taking part in a parade that will occur, will be District 3 Roseland V.F.W. Post 624, District 4 Decatur Post 6236 and Walkerton American Legipn Post 189 S.A.L. There will be activities for everyone and food to enjoy. We would like to see all comrades and sisters come and see your post. Lets try to make this the biggest celebration ever. DIRECTOR NEEDED Needed immediately, a director for Community Churches Child Care Latchkey program at North Liberty Elementary School. Applicants must have experience or be trained in child development or child care. Hours are, before school 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. and/or after school 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Employment applications must be picked up by 5:30 p.m., on Friday, August 4, at the North Liberty Church of the Brethren, located across from North Liberty Elementary School. For more information contact Esther Shoue, at 656-3382. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AUGUST 7-11 The Walkerton United Methodist Church is holding its annual Vacation Bible School the week of August 7- 11 from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 years to sixth grade. Hope to see you there. Economy $9.50. 24 Hour Coverage: Comprehensive $173.50; Standard 115.50; Economy 61.00. Sr. High Interscholastic: Tackle Football: Comprehensive 175.00; Standard 118.00; Economy 62.50. Dental Plan: $6.00. Student Life: $25.00. The School Corporation does not carry medical insurance on students. - Students participating in ath--1 letics at all grade levels must show proof of medical insurance or pur- । chase the supplemental student medical coverage. The high school । athletic department does not provide medical insurance on student athletes. । Only minor changes in bus i routes have been made for the i coming school year. Parents and i students should check at school i during registration for changes in i their bus route. Pick-up points for i students in Walkerton and North i Liberty will remain the same as last I year. I If you have questions about your I bus driver or pick-up times, call the • Superintendent’s office or your I driver. I If you have any questions, call: I John Glenn High School, 586-3195; I North Liberty Elementary School 656-8123; Urey Middle School 5863184; Walkerton Elementary School 586-3186; Superintendent’s ; Office 586-3129.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1995

Freight Train Derails In Mill Creek On Saturday, July 29, around 4:00 p.m., a Grand Trunk Railroad freight train derailed at 875 East and 200 South, in LaPorte County, Mill Creek. The 50-car train was carrying a hazardous chemical, methoxy proponal. For precautionary measures the area was evacuated, which included six households. About one-half of the cars derailed. The chemical would of had to reach 450 degrees before it would of become a flammable substance that can cause respiratory problems, dizziness and skin irritation when inhaled. There was no ignition and no injuries reported. The tanker carring the chemical actually dropped into a swamp area upon derailing. About half of the car was in the water and soft soil surrounding the carrier. There was no apparant leakage from the tanker. The LaPorte Civil Defense was called upon to help with the evacuation of the residents. JG Fall Sports Practices To Begin In August The dates and times for the first practice for all sports at John (Henn High School have been set. Football: Friday, August 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the high school. Boys and girls cross country: Friday, August 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the high school. Girls volleyball: Friday, August 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the high school. Boys tennis: Friday, August 4th from 8:00 a.m. to noon at North Liberty. All athletes in grades 9 - 12 interested in participating must have an IHSAA physical from completed and on file with the athletic department. The physical forms are available at the high school or from the coach on the first day of practice. All athletes must also show proof of insurance by completing the John Glenn High School insurance form. The athletic department will not be providing insurance. NOTICE The Tracy United Methodist Church, located at 1702 East U.S. 6 & 35, west of Walkerton will be holding their annual August Fest on Saturday, August 12. The day will kick-off from 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. with breakfast of pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy. Other events are as follows: 8:00 a.m.—Farm wagon with baked goods and garden produce. 8:00 a.m.—Flea Market. 11:00-1:00 — Lunch of barbecue sandwiches and hot dogs to be served. Everyone is welcome. 2talop WORLD WARD ITEMS TO BE ONDISPLAY The Walkerton Historical Society will again display items pertient to the termination of World War II - VJ Day, in August. If you have anything that could be loaned, please call Amybelle Wardman, at 586-3516, for details. Subscribe Today!

Oregon-Davis Registration August 7-10 The Oregon-Davis Schools will be registering students on Monday, August 7th, Tuesday, August Bth, and Wednesday, August 9th from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. All students in grades K-12 should be registered at the Jr.-Sr. High School Cafeteria. Enrollment/ registration will be done by the computerized system. Residents who live in the Grovertown area will register on August 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; residents who live in the Koontz Lake area will register on August 9th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and new enrollees and ones who couldn’t make Monday-Wednesday can do so on August 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All students must be enrolled prior to August 16th. Any student not enrolled during enrollment dates will be counted absent on the first day of school. All new enrollees must make an appointment with the principal/counselor and will be enrolled on August 10th. This year the individualized student data has been entered in the computer and any changes will be made rather than re-inventing the wheel year after year, duplicating previously given data. This should expedite the amount of time required for enrollment. All students K-12 will be required to enroll on these dates or make previous arrangement with the building principals to take care of enrollment procedures and payment procedures prior to the first day of school. Book rental charges will be: Kindergarten - $23.00, grade 1$45.00, grade 2 - $42.00, grade 3 - $45.00, grade 4 - $45.00, grade 5 - $45.00, grade 6 - $46.00. Grades 7 - 12 will be charged according to classes taken. Book rental assistance forms will be available for those who may have needs in this area at registration. In compliance with state law, any student enrolled in school for the first time is 1 to furnish the school with written immunization history accompanied by a physician’s certificate or other documentation. No child by law is to be permitted to attend school for more than 20 days beyond the date of enrollment without this immunization documentation. Also, the law states that all students entering the sixth grade must have proof at time of registration of a second measles vaccination. The school cafeteria will serve lunches beginning August 16 and breakfasts beginning August 21. Lunch tickets for the coming year will be sl.lO per day for students in grades K-6 and $1.20 per day for students in grades 7-12. Extra milk will cost 25 cents each. Applications for the free and reduced lunch program will be available at registration. In addition to lunch, the elementary will continue to serve breakfast at a cost of 75 cents per day. The Jr.-Sr. High School will continue to serve breakfst ala carte style at a varying cost depending upon items taken. Those students qualifying for free or reduced lunch will retain that status for breakfast at the eleemntary only. Gasses for all students will

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St. Pat’s Offers Alternative Education Small class size and religious foundations are two characteristics that make St. Patrick School a place of alternative education. No class exceeds 25 students. Teachers have time to offer individualized instruction and to counsel students throughout the day. The parent/grandparent volunteers provide even more individual attention to the gifted students as well as to the ones who need more time to learn. Basic Giristian formation is given priority in each day’s instruction. The same religious teaching is carried into the entire curriculum. From this grounding flows the children’s affirmation and recognition not only of their own self worth but also the worth of each other person. The school year will open on Monday, August 21st. Teachers will welcome students in grades 1 to 6at 8:10 a.m. An assembly at 10:00 a.m. in the school hall will be followed by Mass in church, the highlight of the day. Parents are invited to join students and teachers for both these activities. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Buses will not run until Tuesday. Parents are expected to provide rides for their children on Monday. Lunch will be served. Mrs. Judith Z. Rush will prepare menu and meals. The price of lunches is sl.lO per day, $5.50 per week, with extra milk at 20 cents per day or SI.OO per week. "Adults may join the children for lunch if ordered by 9:00 a.m. The cost of adult meals is $2.25. Full day Kindergarten class will begin Monday, August 28th. Registered families have received a Parent Handbook in the mail. Registration is open in most classes. New students may register Monday, August 14th, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For information, call the school at 586-7405. Oregon Twp. Residents To Use 911 Number If you need to contact the Koontz Lake Fire Department for an emergency situation, you must dial “911”. The number found in your telephone directory can no longer be used to reach the fire department. If you have any questions concerning this notice call the Township Trustee at 586-9004 or the Fire Giief at 586-7660. begin on Wednesday, August 16. Gasses will be from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the elementary and 8:00 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. at the Jr.-Sr. High School. Kindergarten classes will meet from 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. for the morning class and 12:15 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. for the afternoon class. A child must be five years of age on or before June 1,1995, to be eligible for Kindergarten and six years of age on or before June 1, 1995, to be eligible for first grade. All elementary and Jr.-Sr. high children will receive notification of classroom assignment at registration. If your child is a kindergarten student who has not been screened he or she will be screened at this time also.