The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 April 1996 — Page 1

VOLUME 121; NUMBER 49

JG School Board Wants YOUR OPINION The John Glenn School Corporation is seeking YOUR OPINION on the changing of the name of Urey Middle School. Taken from the School Board minutes of the April 2 meeting, under the subtitle of New Business: Number 8.-Consider request for Changing the Name of Urey Middle School “The School Board received the request from some of the Urey faculty and staff to change the name of Harold C. Urey Middle School to the John Glenn Middle School. Some reasons cited for the change are: 1-to be identified with the excellent standards that have been set by the John Glenn School Corporation, 2communication problems would be alleviated by identifying the middle school by the name that is associated with the school corporation, 3-Harold C. Urey lived in Walkerton for only a short period of his life and has no real connection to the school itself, 4-in view of recent movements away from nuclear arms and toward world peace, the preference is not to be closely associated with Harold C. Urey and his work on the atomic bomb, 5-there is only one middle school feeding into the John Glenn High School and it is logical for the names to correlate, 6-high school uniforms could continue to be used by seventh and eighth graders, 7-the Urey name often elicits a negative response from others, 8-with the change in the structure, it is a logical time for a change in names.” “The Superintendent recommended the Board take the request under advisement to allow time for public reaction. If the Board believes the request has merit, it would be advisable to have a process that would allow students and persons from the community to submit names for consideration.” “The School Board members are interested in receiving public response to the suggestion for a name change.”

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John Glenn High School and the Walkerton Industrial Fund, Inc., are teaming up to present a “CAREER FAIR” at the high school, on Friday, April 19th. The fair will begin at 1:15 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Presenters from 16 career areas will speak to the JG juniors and seniors. The 16 career areas include business/management, computer programming, physical therapy, teaching, agribusiness, chemistry, cosmetology, construction, health careers, engineering, counseling, law enforcement, music/theatre, accounting, radio/journalism and auto mechanics. Two or three presenters will share their experiences in these areas and will answer questions that students may have. The fair is designed to help JG juniors and seniors learn about career opportunities within their own communities. Dave Behr, executive director of the Walkerton Industrial Fund and the John Glenn counseling department are organizing the fair. \\lrl

Truck Dedication & Open House Set For Sun., April 28 The Koontz Lake Volunteer Fire Department invites you to attend a Truck Dedication and Open House, on Sunday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m., at the fire station.

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. ♦** There is no money in poetry, but there is no poetry in money, either. Well folks, here is your chance to express your desires as to whether or not you wish to have the name changed at the Harold C. Urey Middle School or not, that is the question? In this weeks issue there are some “Voice Os The People” articles in reference to this issue . . . read them and feel free to Voice Your Opinion.

WALKERTON, INDIANA THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1996

CAREER FAIR AT JGHS APRIL 19th

Dessert and drink will be provided. The department is very proud of the newest addition to the fire equipment and it is hoped that you will come out and see it.

CUB SCOUT AUCTION SATURDAY Walkerton Cub Scout 293 will hold its first annual Cub Scout Auction, on Saturday, April 20, at the Walkerton Elementary School cafeteria, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The highest bidder will have the services of a Scout for two (2) hours to rake leaves, wash windows, dig dirt, paint fences, etc. A parent will accompany each Scout. This community fund raiser will help the Scouts fund various events during the year. Leßoy Hanselman, Auctioneer, of Plymouth, has volunteered his services to assist with this fund raiser and many of the local area businesses have donated gift certificates also for the event. Larger items will also be available. *** Love’s like the measles — all the worse when it comes in late in life.

Grovertown, O-D, Hamlet Plan Alumni The Grovertown, OregonDavis, Hamlet Alumni will hold their annual dinner and dance at Cheers, in Kingsbury, on Saturday, June 15. If you know someone that is not receiving a notice or you have an address update, please send the information to: Alumni, 9320E 500 N, Grovertown, IN 46531 or call (219) 8678636. The committee will be mailing soon.

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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. FRIDAY, APRIL 19 3:00-4:00 p.m.-Urey Middle School nine week grading period Recognition Pizza Party. 4:30 p.m.-John Glenn varsity baseball team to host Culver. SATURDAY, APRIL 20 6:15 a.m.-JGHS golf team to play in the LaVille junior varsity tourney. 8:00 a.m.-ISSMA High School Organizational Contest. 10:00 a.m.-JGHS varsity baseball team to play at double header with OregonDavis. 10:30 a.m.-Walkerton Elementary Market Day. MONDAY, APRIL 22 3:30 p.m.-North Liberty Elementary PTA Market Day in the school cafeteria. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS varsity baseball team to travel to New Prairie. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS junior varsity baseball team to host New Prairie. TUESDAY, APRIL 23 4:30 p.m.-Urey track teams to host Plymouth. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS golf team to travel to Bremen with North Wood. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS track teams to compete with Triton and Knox. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS junior varsity baseball team to travel to South Central. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

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JG Music Dept. Beginners Class Meeting April 25 The JG Music Dept, announces the formation of a new beginning band class. Any student in the JG Corp, who is currently in the Sth grade is eligible to be in the 6th grade Cadet Band. There will be a general informational meeting on Thursday, April 25, at the high school auditorium, at 7 p.m. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Instruments that are used in the school band will be on display and demonstrated. Information regarding the instrument rental program will be handed out and discussed. We invite you and your sth grader to come and see what instrumental music is all about. Remember the date is Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the JGHS auditorium. SPRING FLING RUMMAGE SALE MAY 4th St. Patrick’s is looking for rummage to sell at their Spring Fling Rummage Sale to be held on May 4th. The parish will be collecting materials for the sale, so if you are doing your spring cleaning and would care to donate some items, call Marianne Kemp at 5867511. The profit from the sale will go to help meet the schools needs. Please we ask for you to only donate clean clothes and items in working condition. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS tennis team to travel to Tippecanoe Valley for matches. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS varsity baseball team to travel to Knox. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS track teams to host Oregon-Davis and Caston. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS junior varsity baseball team to host Knox. THURSDAY, APRIL 25 4:30 p.m.-Urey track teams to host OregonDavis. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS tennis team to travel to LaVille. 4:30 p.m.-JGHS golf team to host Jimtown and Bremen.