The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 June 1996 — Page 2

INDEPENDENT NEWS — JUNE 13, 1996

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OBITUARIES

HAROLD D. MARTIN Harold D. Martin, 71, of 19965 6B Road, Plymouth, passed away at 1:05 p.m., on Tuesday, June 11, in St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend, following an extended illness. He was born on August 12, 1924, at Tyner to Frank S. and Freda E. (Zartman) Martin. He was a lifetime Marshall County resident. On September 7, 1947, in Plymouth, he married Agnes A. Christiansen, who survives. He retired in 1985 after 25 years from the Marshall County Surveyors office as deputy surveyor. He was a member of the Plymouth Calvary Lutheran Church where he had served as a Sunday School superintendent and teacher as well as an Elder of the church. He was a 1942 graduate of Tyner High School and he served in World War II in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was musically and artistically creative having made his own instruments. Also surviving are three daughters, Carol (Mrs. David) Miller, of Indianapolis; Judith (Mrs. Bruce) Douglas, of Mishawaka and Karen (Mrs. Russell) Bacewic, of Walkerton; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters, Mary Adams, of Sebring, FL; Marcella Fender, of Independence, MO and Ann O’Blenis, of Plymouth and five brothers, Richard, of Franklin, NC; Edwin, Sebring, FL; Keith, of South Bend and Glenn and Cecil, both of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Homer and John and a sister, Helen. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth with the VFW holding graveside services at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call at the Johnson-Daniel-son Funeral Home, Plymouth on Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church. EARL R. CALHOON Earl R. Calhoon, 63, of 1111 Ohio Street, Walkerton, passed away at 1:13 p.m., on Thursday, June 6, after an illness in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on September 6, 1932, in Rensselaer and had been a lifelong area resident. He had been employed as a laborer at the Walkerton Livestock Auction Sales. Surviving are two sisters, Dorothy Kinney, of Englewood, Florida and June Groves, of Port Charlotte, Florida; four brothers, Robert, of

Valparaiso, Roy, of Tampa, Florida, Bill, of Norfolk, Nebraska and Walter, of Walkerton. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17, at the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Walkerton American Legion Post 189 and North Liberty Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1954. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. CARD CLUB NEWS FROM WALKERTON The senior card club gathers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons following the REAL Services meals in Walkerton. The group plays euchre on Tuesday and then on Thursday they play pinochle. The past week winners are as follows: In euchre Martha Young was the first place winner with an 82 followed by Helen Verkier at 72; Doris DePoy at 48 and Norma Brems at 44. In pinochle Helen Verkier was in first place with a 638 followed by Liz Moreau at 626; Doris DePoy at 604 and Martha Young at 546. REAL SERVICES NEWS FROM WALKERTON On Monday of last week we were welcomed by Harold and Hazel Schwedef and Hazel told some short stories and jokes while Harold took care of the book work. Tuesday we were read a piece out of the church bulletin from Kay Hampe who also gave the table prayer. Wednesday we enjoyed chit chatting with each other and some tales were told on our experiences with mice. Thursday we were told by Eleanor Leming about her experience at a church meeting. On Friday we had our sing-a-long with Pauline Klopfenstein at the piano and Virginia Anhold leading the singing. On Friday, June 14 (Flag Day) we will have Maxine Worthington and friends on hand to entertain us. Come on out and enjoy the day! REAL SERVICE NUTRITION PROGRAM N. L. Methodist Church 656-3910 Walkerton Youth Building 586-7600 Call the day prior for reservation. JUNE 17-21 Menus subject to change without notice. Due to diets of some people the food is not highly seasoned. MONDAY

Peach nectar Macaroni and cheese Smokie links Stewed tomatoes Rye bread with margarine Fruit cup with coconut Milk, tea, coffee 32 fat/ 84 cholesterol/838 calories TUESDAY Apple juice BBQ chicken quarters Potato salad Corn cobbette with margarine Cranberry muffin with margarine Chocolate pudding Milk, tea, coffee 23 fat/ 85 cholesterol/863 calories WEDNESDAY Grape juice Salisbury steak with gravy Mashed potatoes Baby carrots Whole wheat dinner roll with margarine Strawberry shortcake Milk, tea, coffee 22 fat/ 105 cholesterol/ 861 calories THURSDAY Tomato juice Vegetable soup with saltine crackers Chicken salad on whole wheat bun Potato chips Fresh red apple Milk, tea, coffee 21 fat/37 cholesterol/848 calories FRIDAY Orange juice Ham loaf with mild mustard sauce Candied sweet potatoes Peas with mushrooms Cornbread toastie with margarine Pears Milk, tea, coffee 29 fat/52 cholesterol/809 calories John Glenn School Board Minutes CALL TO ORDER The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on June 4, 1996 at 7:30 p.m., in the John Glenn High School. All members were present except Robert Schadffer. The Board, along with Superintendent David McKee and 13 observers, began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The Board minutes for the May 21 regular and public work session and the May 28 executive session were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS A motion was made by Shirley Anderson, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve claims numbered 952 through 1,021. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 1. Approve Payments of the JG School Building Corporation

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A motion was made by Ben Smith, seconded by David Gensinger, to approve payments of the JG School Building Corporation in the amount of $219,170. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE None RECOGNITIONS 1. Approve Donation of Rocking Chair to WES from Jo Ellen Hicks A motion by Tom McCormick, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve the donations from Ray & Kenny’s to Urey Middle School for $389.47 and North Liberty Elementary for $208.18, the donation of vinyl materials valued at $275 from The Sign Shop to NLES, and the donation of a rocking chair to WES from Jo Ellen Hicks. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. Mr. Richard Reese, Principal of UMS, reported that UMS had received a check for $389.47 from Ray & Kenny’s SuperValu for Urey’s participation in the Education Advantage Program. The check covers the months of February through May. Urey’s total for the year amounted to $712.54. Mr. Reese thanked Ray & Kenny’s for their generous donation. The UMS students and staff donated $556.70 to the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The proceeds came from planned activities by the Student Council which included Jar Wars, Individual Data Sheets, Dance for Riley and Hat/Jean Day for students and staff. The students and staff enjoyed participating in these activities and being able to donate to the children at Riley. Chris Long, Ben Swank, Jennifer Kemble and Claudia Bell were the UMS team members for the Spring Knowledge Master Open. The Knowledge Master is a computer-generated quiz bowl where students are tested on their knowledge on a wide range of topics. It is given twice a year and is open to any interested

students. Results of the 1996 Spring Knowledge Master Open show Urey answered 181 questions correctly out of 200 possible for a score of 2,262 points. Points are based on speed and accuracy of answers. The UMS team placed 29th out of 56 schools in the state and sixth out of 15 schools with enrollments of 200 to 500 students. Urey Awards Night was recently held with Tom Wyka being awarded the Bob Clark Memorial Award; Scott Goss and Betsy Hummel being named the Outstanding 7th grade boy and girl; Matthew Alspaugh and Lindsey Huff were named the Tri Kappa Outstanding Bth grade boy and girl; Julianne Houston received the DAR Award and the Urey Teacher of the Year was Mrs. Michelle Chamberlin. School Board president, Rob Keck, thanked the teachers, administrators and staff for the completion of a wonderful school year. NEW BUSINESS 1. UMS Construction Progress Report by School Architect Julie Dendinger, Architect with Barton-Coe-Vilamaa, reported on the progress of construction at UMS. She noted that the reconstruction of the existing building is well underway with drywall work nearing completion on the third floor. The floor resurfacing work was done on the second and third floor, but not to the satisfaction of the general contractor. The subcontractor will be returning to complete the work according to specifications. Contractors are working on punch list items in the new building now that school is out. 2. Approve Modification to Drawings/Specifications for UMS a. Calumet Construction No. 36 Removal and Disposal of Exisiting Insulation over N. Mechanical Rooms $1,610 No. 37 Removal and (Continued on Page 4)