The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 April 1996 — Page 1

VOLUME 121; NUMBER 48

Performing Arts Are Alive At John Glenn The Performing Arts Are Alive at John Glenn High School! Beginning this week, the John Glenn community will have the opportunity to see its’ students sing, dance, play their instruments and act, right here in our own backyard! Thursday, April 11, will bring the corporation bands together in the high school gym for the annual Spring Concert, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This concert will involve the elementary bands from Walkerton and North Liberty, the Urey Middle School band, the high school concert band and as special guests, the Spooner High School band, from Wisconsin, under the direction of JG graduate, Jeff Patterson. Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m., the Drama Department will be presenting the first musical in 13 years, “Little Shop Os Horrors.” This musical comedy thriller involves over 30 students and has been an exciting undertaking for the drama club. They would love to have sell out crowds both nights to see what is sure to be a show to remember! Get your reserved seating tickets from the high school office, as seating is limited! Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m., the choirs from Urey and JG will get the chance to perform in their annual Spring Coral Concert, in the high school auditorium. Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, at 7:30 p.m., is the 10th annual Spring Spectacular, featuring the John Glenn Rhythm Express show choir and the JG Jazz Band. This production has been in development for months and should not be missed. If you are a patron of the arts, community member, parent, relative, student, or you just like good entertainment, these performances are for you! Come and support the hard work and positive activities of students in the John Glenn community. The Performing Arts Are Alive! Shop At Home!

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Musical Production To Be Performed At JG On April 12 & 13

After a 13 year absence, musical theatre returns to the John Glenn stage on April 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m., when the John Glenn Drama Dept, presents the musical, “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken and based on the film by Roger Corman and Charles Griffith. Starring in this production are Frank Engel, Kate Vanden Bossche, Rachel Lichtenbarger, Misty Paschen, Jaime Kotolinski, Chris Jacobs, Jacob Medich, Marcus Houser,

TIRE RECYCLE DA Y SET On Saturday, April 13, the John Glenn FFA will sponsor a tire recycling day, at the high school. The FFA will take any tires between the times of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There is a limit of six (6) tires per

Community Calendar

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 1:30 p.m.-UMS Honor Roll/Athletic Assembly 4:15 p.m.-JGHS golf team at Marian with New Prairie. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS varsity baseball team to host Argos. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS boys and girls track team to travel to LaVille with Plymouth. 7:00 p.m.-Spring Instrumental Concert at JGHS. FRIDAY, APRIL 12 7:30 p.m.-JGHS Drama Club to present the musical “Little Shop Os Horrors” in the auditorium. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 11:00 a.m.-JGHS varsity baseball team to host Mishawaka in a double header 11:00 a.m.-JGHS junior varsity baseball team to travel to Mishawaka for a double header. 11:00 a.m.-Try-outs for Junior League baseball for the minor league at the Little League Park. 1:00 p.m.-Try-outs for the major league teams of

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Stephanie Reinhold, Season Hendricks, Amy Dooms, Beth Arnett, Pete Moreno, Milli Fraiser, Shelly Holderread, Heather Miller, Stacy Hammond, Brandie Holderread and Adam Koch. Instrumental direction is by Mrs. Elizabeth Drotar and vocal direction is by Mrs. Jill Hostetler. Mr. Fansler directs the production. The drama department is sure that this show will make an enjoyable evening out and that you will never look at your plants in the same way again!

person. There will be a semi-trailer in the east parking lot at the school for this special day of recycling.

the Junior League baseball at the Little League Park. 7:30 p.m.-JGHS spring musical, “Little Shop Os Horrors” at the auditorium. MONDAY, APRIL 15 Tax Day 4:30 p.m.-JGHS varsity baseball team to host LaVille. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS track teams to travel to Culver. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS junior varsity baseball team to travel to LaVille. 7:00 p.m.-WES music program by the fourth grade to be presented. TUESDAY, APRIL 16 10:00 a.m.-Urey Middle School asembly 12:30 p.m.-WES Assembly 4:30 p.m.-JGHS tennis team to host Knox. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS golf team to travel to Knox along with North Judson. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS track teams to travel to South Central. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS junior varsity baseball team to host CMA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 4:30 p.m.-Urey track teams to have meets with the boys hosting Bostom and the girls traveling to Kesling, in LaPorte.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1996

Walkerton Town Council Minutes (Continued from last week) plication to the Solid Waste Management District for yard waste grant funds has been approved in the amount of $7,518.55. Supt. Jeff Zehner informed the council that the grant money will be used for three concrete bunkers to handle yard waste. f. Status: Johnson/Sewer Easement. The town attorney informed the council that he had had some correspondence regarding this matter and several questions were asked. The council instructed the attorney to move ahead on the matter. g. Update: Throm Service Poles. The individual council members said that they had all gone to the site to examine the poles in question. Hoover made a motion stating that Mr. Throm’s claim on the damaged poles should be addressed to the contractors who were on the job at the time the damage was done and not to the Town Council. Hartsell seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 5-0 vote. h. James Creech Claim. The attorney informed the council that an ongoing claim was filed and was awaiting a new court date between the town and James Creech. Council member Reese made a motion to have the town attorney pursue case. Hartsell seconded, the motion passed with a 5-0 vote. i. Job Classification. Council member Reese informed the other members that he and Hoover were willing to define job classification with the superintendents to try and (Continued on Page 12) 4:30 p.m.-JGHS tennis team to host Jimtown. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS varsity baseball team to host Jimtown. THURSDAY, APRIL 18 4:15 p.m.-JGHS golf team to host Culver. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS track teams to host the girls and the boys to travel to Argos for meets with the Dragons and LaLumiere. 7:00 p.m.-JGHS Spring Concert.

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Burning Ban In Effect For St. Joe County St. Joseph County at this time has issued a CountyWide Burning Ban. When the ban is removed, anything being burned will require a burning permit. Applications for a burning permit may be applied for at the St. Joseph County Health Department, in South Bend. John Glenn School Board Minutes CALL TO ORDER The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on April 2, at 7:30 p.m., in the John Glenn High School. All members were present. The School Board, along with superintendent and 16 observers, began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The School Board minutes for the March 5, 1996 regular and executive session were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS A motion was made by Shirley Anderson, seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve claims numbered 381 through 573. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. 1. Approve Payments of JG School Building Corp. A motion was made by Ben Smith to approve School Building Corporation payments in the amount of $372,508.82. The motion was seconded by Janice Ryan and approved by a seven to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE Jan Hayes, president of the JG Education Association, urged the School Board not to make the proposed changes in the Job-Share Policy. Sue Allsop also spoke to the Board in opposition to the proposed changes in the Job-Share Policy. RECOGNITIONS Mrs. Marilyn Lightfoot, principal of Walkerton Elementary School, repor(Continued on Page 2)