The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 September 1996 — Page 6

INDEPENDENT NEWS — SEPTEMBER 12, 1996

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To Celebrate 50 Wedding Anniversary % - SSSt^^' ■ Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Melba) Reese, of Tyner, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Tyner 1.0.0. F. Lodge Hall. Robert and Melba (Lupton) Reese were married on July 26, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia. They are the parents of Gene and Marsha Reese, of Walkerton; Richard and Cathy Reese, of Walkerton and Tim and Patty Grace, of Plymouth. They also have eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Mr. Reese operated the Tyner Elevator for 20 years and he also was the Marshall County Auditor for two terms. Mrs. Reese retired from the Marshall County Recorders office for eight years and four years as a member of the County Council. The couple invite all their friends and family to help them celebrate this happy occasion and they request no gifts, please. IN LOVING MEMORY In loving memory of Deb “O” Clark. It has been two years since you were taken away. We all miss your cheery “Hello There” and your beautiful smile. You touched many of lives with your sweet personality. There isn’t a day goes by that you are not thought of. The beautiful memories will be in our hearts forever. Your Loving Family

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The family of Carl Porter wishes to thank our । relatives, neighbors, friends, hospital, Doctors, nurses I and aides, nursing home I and all who helped in many ways during his illness and passing. God bless you all. H. Eileen Porter Charles Porter Sr. Family Carl Porter Jr. Family Anthony LePere Family Frank and Betty Ginzer wish to thank Frank and Lynn Ginzer and family for opening up their home for i our 50th wedding anniversary and our lovely dinner. To Debbie, Theresa and families for plants, flowers, cake, pretty decorations and gifts. To David Hawn for making sure we had a safe trip there and back. Thank you Debbie for our lovely happy ad and thanks to each and everyone for all the pretty cards, calls and well wishes. We love you all. ENGAGED jhi JH Gary and Barb Klodzinski, of North Liberty, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina, to Philip Denham, son of Diana and Steve Lundy, of North Liberty and Tom Denham, of New Carlisle. The couple will be married on Sept. 14 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Walkerton. Women's Club Holds First Meeting This Fall Members of the GFWC Walkerton Women’s Club met for the first meeting of

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the Fall season at the Community Building, in Walkerton. Barbara Simpson, past president, opened the meeting since the new president, Carol Knop, is on vacation in Alaska. Mrs. Simpson thanked the members for their cooperation in the five years that she has served as president of the club. Installation of the new officers was handled by Verda Karn with Mrs. Simpson accepting the office for Mrs. Knop. Also installed were Shirley Awald, vice president; Nadine Keiper, secretary and Mildred McKesson, treasurer. The lovely ceremony was assisted by Anne Gray who pinned pretty butterflies on each of the new officers after Mrs. Karn read to them of their duties. Shirley Awald then gave a preview of the activities of the new year and the yearbooks will be passed out in October. The club will continue to make monthly donations to the Community Pantry and will play bingo with the residents of Miller’s Merry Manor. A bake sale is planned for Nov. and in April and it was voted to place Lucille Schuster, Betty King and Caroline Hancovsky on the honorary members list. Members were reminded to bring candy to the Oct. meeting for the residents of the nursing home to give to the trick or treaters on Halloween night. Birthday celebrants were Margaret Tracy and Gen England with Mrs. Tracy receiving the prize. Hostesses for the meeting included Mrs. Karn and Mrs. Gray. The next meeting will be on Oct. 4 at the Community Building. After adjournment Mrs. Karn gave a flower basket to each of the officers and the members received lovely gladiolas from the Karn’s garden. » News / I / v Ear ^ ; SALYER ! ! REALTY ! 606 Illinois Street Waikkerton ! 219/586-7753 Before You BUY OR SELL TALK TO : BRUCE ! Real Estate Broker ! Certified 1 Residential ! Appraiser

John Glenn School Board Minutes CALL TO ORDER The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on Sept. 3, 1996 at 7:30 p.m., at the Urey Middle School. All members were present except David Gensinger. Mr. Rob Keck arrived at 7:40 p.m. The School Board, along with Superintendent David McKee and seven observers, began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The School Board minutes for the August 20, 1996 regular session and the special and executive session on August 27, 1996 were approved by unanimous consent with a correction being made on the August 20, 1996 regular session minutes. Item 11 was corrected to read “a motion was made by Janice Ryan.” APPROVAL OF CLAIMS A motion was made by Shirley Anderson, seconded by Janice Ryan, to approve claims numbered 1,553 through 1,672. Following answers to Board members’ questions and a request for additional information on the rates being charged for the Walkerton electric utilities, the motion was approved by a five to zero vote. 1. Approve Payment of Claims for JG School Building Corporation A motion was made by Ryan and seconded by Tom McCormick, to approve payment of claims for the John Glenn School Building Corporation in the amount of $198,961.47. The motion was approved by a five to zero vote. RECOGNITIONS Mr. Shuler reported to the School Board that Mr. Fansler, JG School Corporation’s Teacher of the Year, has been designated a semi-finalist in the 1997 Indiana Teacher of the Year Program. He will be recognized at a banquet in Indianapolis on November 6, 1996 for his professional accomplishments. OLD BUSINESS 1. Approve Supt. and Principals 1996-97 Salaries & Contracts A motion was made by Ben Smith, seconded by McCormick, to approve the following salary increases: David McKee, Superintendent, 3/2 percent increase, and for the principals, Mr. Shuler, Mr. Reese, Mrs. Lightfoot and Mr. Kaufman, a $2,000 increase. Contracts will be renewed as follows: David McKee, Supt., for a three-year period from July, 1996 through June, 1999. For the principals, Mr. Shuler,

Mr. Reese, Mrs. Lightfoot and Mr. Kaufman, for two years from July, 1996 through July, 1998. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignation a. Al Crutchfield, NLES sth Grade girls Bteam basketball coach The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. APPOINTMENTS a. Tammy Newman, UMS part-time cook b. Jackie Thurmer, JGHS I.C.E. student c. Jason Peceny, JGSC I.C.E. student Ryan made a motion, seconded by Smith, to approve the appointments as listed. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 3. Approve Bid for Media Distribution System for UMS A committee consisting of Sharon Klinedinst, Technology Coordinator; Shirley Ross, Media Coordinator; Kristi Boyd, Media Specialist at UMS; Mr. Reese, principal UMS and David McKee, Supt., reviewed with the board the bids received and an evaluation of the bids. Bids for the media distribution system for UMS were received from Tri-Electronics for $93,980, Sprint/United Telephone for $89,266 and ETR Midwest for $81,960. The bids were evaluated on the basis of service, training, control, software, and references. A total of 100 points could be earned in all categories. Tri-Electronics earned 92 points, ETR Midwest earned 68 points and Sprint/United earned 39 points. Based on the evaluation system and demonstrations provided by the vendors, the committee recommended to the School Board that they reject the low bids and accept the bid from Tri-Electronics for a Dukane Smart System for $93,980. The committee felt that the Dukane SmartSystem offered the best educational opportunities for the students and teachers at Urey and the additional cost was justifiable. Following discussion and questions by School Board members, a motion was made by Ryan, seconded by McCormick, to reject the low bids for the reasons stated and approve the bid from Tri-Electronics for $983,980. The motion was approved by a six to zero vote. 4. Approve Modifications to Drawings & Specifications For UMS a. Calumet $1,940 b. Industrial Maintenance & Mechanical Contractor $14,165 A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by McCormick, to approve modifications to drawings and specifications for UMS