The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 April 1977 — Page 7

Public gets say at hearing

By SUSAN BENNETT Approximately 30 interested persons attended the public hearing last Thursday evening on the proposed physical education facility for the Lakeland Community School Corporation The hearing was held in the Wawasee High School auditorium. Also in the audience were coaches and instructors from the high school. Participating in the presentation were all members of the board of trustees. Superintendent Don Arnold. Wawasee Principal Henry L. Smith, and Kenneth Brown, senior member of the Everett I. Brown architectural firm, which prepared the preliminary drawings of the facility. The preliminary drawings have been sent to schoolhouse planning and have been approved. The drawings and related information were mailed to boxholders in the corporation before the meeting. School board president Billy G. Little, opened the presentation, saying he hoped those present would be impressed with the overcrowded conditions Smith. ’ principal of the Wawasee High School for the past 10 years, related figures of increases in student enrollments, teaching staffs and classes "1 think we’ve now arrived at a time when further expansion is necessary,” Smith said, “to meet the high standards set by the school and to meet the needs of the students and community " Increases in the physical education enrollments and athletic programs were also outlined by Smith He thanked the coaches who have worked under "most difficult situations ” Smith concluded his remarks by asking the public to encourage endorsement of the facility Arnold spoke on the federal

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? w promote develop owners property on Lake Waydsee. Turkey Creek Township. Kosciusko County. Indiana “To promote, develop, encourage and advance Lake Wawasee and as the vacation the “To procure good roads and to assist in all matters improving “To protect Lake Wawasee against injury or desecration of any kind and character." The Wawasee Property Owners (Membership is open to all present and future taxpaying owners of property on Lake Wawasee or immediately adjoining the lake, and to all others* who have a community of inte r est with our principles and objectives.) Pax) Advertisement o’ The Wa*asee Property Owners Association me a not tor profit organisation incorporated under the laws o? the state

regulations concerning the need for the facility. He referred to HEW secretary Califano's intention to enforce the laws on Title XI and Tide IX. The Lakeland Community School system is one of 3.500 systems that will be required to file reports under these acts, stating intent to comply by July 1, 1978. Several results of the law were outlined by Arnold. A California judge ordered a school to add a girls soccer team or eliminate the boys team. Arnold said this could happen locally, with the freshmen boys basketball team, since there is no freshmen team for girls. An unequal treatment case was filed in New Buffalo. Mich , over unequal facilities and opportunities. The "threat” is that federal funds to the schools, currently $253,286. would be cut off for noncompliance by the system. The loss of the lunch funds would increase the price of a cafeteria meal by 40 cents each Arnold said if the system is not in compliance, some "very serious decisions” concerning the funds would have to be made Stating the students have energy to bum. Arnold said he was pleased with Smith’s report that 305 students, or one-third of the student body is participating in sports. "You know, they just might be trying to tell us something.” Arnold said The designer of the facility, Kenneth Brown, outlined the areas in the building and the two classrooms proposed as an addition to the mechanics building. These classrooms will house mechanics and agriculture classes He said the swiftness of the school board to undertake the project was an attempt to save money, since the rates increase by one per cent per month Also, good building weather is approaching and if begun, the

facility could possibly be used the second semester next year. Brown proposes to use a new impact ceiling, which will save on heating and pay for itself in seven years. The ceiling is also good acoustically. The existing heating and electrical plant is sufficient to be used in the new facility, Brown added One man wished to know the breakdown of how much of the two million will be spent on the vocational and agriculture classrooms. Brown replied that $150,000 has been allotted. Opens To Questions The school officials and administrators then opened the meeting to questions from the public. Mike Umbaugh asked the anticipated growth for the next five years. Arnold said surveys indicated a plateau, which should continue for the next 10 years, excluding any outside growth. Ron Corson, a high school instructor, asked -if the equalization could be met without expansion. Arnold said it would not, if the program is to be maintained. A cutback of practice time would not alleviate the problem currently existing. If the program cutbacks were done at the high school, the programs at the junior high would also have

PLACES IN STATE - Wawasee senior Ron Wuthrich recently became the first Wawasee High School student to place in the state speech finals in Indianapolis. Ron placed second in the state in his broadcasting event out of 25 finalists from high schools all over Indiana. Ron has participated on the Wawasee speech team for the last four years and has won several first places in the tournaments that are held throughout the year at area high schools. He was one of six WHS students to come out of sectional competition. the others being Caryl Coy, Karen Cooper. Dan Martin. Mike Steffen, and John Naab. Ron won the regional and thus earned his trip to the state competition. He placed third in the sectional, first in the regional and second at the state. He is shown above with the trophy he won at the state level. Ron’s future includes college with a degree in law.

to be cut. Another man asked what other school corporations were doing. Arnold stated Wabash County has just completed its second gym. Plymouth finished a gym and Bremen has one under construction. Brown’s firm currently has 17 projects for equalized facilities in the works. "So everyone is gearing up to comply,” Arnold explained. One individual remarked that students come out of the system unable to get jobs and this money is allotted for a gym. Arnold said the corporation has spent millions on classrooms previously. The same man then questioned where the system was getting the best results, vocational versus sports, adding that very few students go on to play professional sports. Smith said the school has been a vocational leader in the area, running one of the most expensive programs in the school "But it’s one of the most important. too,” Smith said. The fact that the open swim has been cancelled at the school was discussed. Donn Kesler, vice principal, said it had been difficult to get the staff and kids were found running through the building. The man then asked whether the same problem would be encountered if the new facility is used for adult education and community use Arnold commented the new facility is designed to be sectioned off. Smith said the adults probably would behave better than the younger people. Betty Dust wanted to know the total investments overall for academics and athletics. Arnold said such information would have to be researched Whether the debt service would triple and the girls who would use the gym would spend their lives paying for it. was asked. The debt service would not triple. Arnold said, and for generations, each has paid for buildings used by the next generation and it will probably continue. The man suggested to pay as the facility was constructed Umbaugh asked if any further building would have to be done in the corporation. Arnold forsees no additional building in the next 10 or 12 years, only a roof replacement or similar need. The use ot the gym, whether it was divided off for practices was affirmed and the use and extent of use of the junior high gym was discussed. The junior high gym is used after school for sports and used by high school students later in the evening wouid prohibit students from North Webster and Milford from riding the express buses home after practice. Little reminded those in attendance more questions would be received by Smith and the board members on the facility by phone. County residents graduate from IU Following is a list of Kosciusko County residents who were among those receiving degrees from Indiana University,

Bloomington, during the month of January: Syracuse — Kathi Charmain (Lamle) Stopher, BS in education Warsaw — David Joe Conley, BS in business; Elizabeth Ann Ferry, BA; Frederick Earl Grosick, master of business administration Graduate degrees are conferred monthly by the university as individuals complete the requirements. Official recognition is given at lU’s regular commencement in May. Rekamemoh 4-H Club meets in Cox home By KATHI BUTTS The Syracuse Rekamemoh 4-H Club met in the home of Mary Jane and Sara Cox on March 28 at 7 p.m. The American and 4-H pledges were led by Marcia Taylor. The health and safety report on first aid was given by Candy Clevenger and Tammy Tranter. A cake decorating demonstration was given by’ Mary Jane Cox. Lisa Haney was voted to be the song leader for the year The next meeting will be April 19 in the home of Candy Clevenger Refreshments were served by the hostesses to conclude the meeting.

• n \ f ' REX WUTHRICH

Rex Wuthrich is 1977 Milford Boys' Stater

Rex Wuthrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wuthrich of r' 2 Milford, has been selected as the 1977 Milford Boys’ Stater. He will represent the Milford Legion Post 226 at the annual event set for this summer. The alternate chosen is Blane Hurd, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hurd of r 1 Milford. Wuthrich is a junior at Wawasee and is 17. He is a member df the National Honor Society and participated in intramural basketball and volleyball at the high school. He is employed by Freven Farms, Inc. Hurd is also a member of the junior class. He is 16 and a

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I' % ''' ’ j a * i H>a» M—Mi TO ATTEND NATIONAL CONVENTION — Ken Oswald, left, and Kathy Carlin will attend the national DECA conference in Anaheim, Calif., Apirl 27 through May 2. Both students from Wawasee High School are studying their food service material in preparation.

BLANE HURD

member of the football and swimming teams. He enjoys trap shooting and guitar and teaches guitar.

Lakeland Schools Activity Notes April 3 - 9 — Spring vacation, no school THURSDAY. APRIL 7 12 noon - 10 p.m. — Craft and Hobby show at Wawasee, sponsored by the Kiwanis club 4:30 p.m — Track vs Manchester at wWasee MONDAY. APRIL 11 4 p.m. — Wawasee golf vs NcrthWood at North Wood 5 p.m. — Wawasee girls track vs Elkhart Central at Elkhart 6:30 p.m. — Adult education at Wawasee TUESDAY. ARPILI2 3:30 p.m. — Wawasee golf vs Elkhart Central at Wawasee 4 p.m. — North Webster Junior High boys and girls track at West Noble 4:30 p.m. — Wawasee boys track vs Triton at Triton 6:30 p.m. — Milford elementary kindergarten round-up WEDNESDAY. APRIL 13 4:30 p.m. — Special Olympics swimming at Wawasee 4:30 p.m. — Wawasee baseball vs Elkhart Central at Elkhart 6:30 p.m. — Adult education at Wawasee

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Wed., April 6,1977 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Il /S Y° u th 'I w Center Events

WEDNESDAY. APRIL 6 Canoe trip THURSDAY. APRIL 7 Major league baseball trip FRIDAY. APRILS Closed for Good Friday SATURDAY. APRIL 9 Closed. Easter break MONDAY. APRIL ll Junior wrestling practice 3:455. weight watchers 6:30-8:30 TUESDAY. APRIL 12 Bonnie Pruden inches off class 9-10. ladies tennis 12-3, free time 3:30-6, junior wrestling 6:30-7:30 WEDNESDAY. AftRIL 13 Junior wrestling 3:45-5, modeling class 6-9. couples v-ball 7-9:30 Softball For Girls Girls softball is organizing with a sign-up meeting on Tuesday night. May 2. at 7 p.m. at the center, for girls in grades three through eight. If enough interest is shown this year, Syracuse will have two teams, and if two parents will coach the elementary team, it will be possible to have such a team. A six to eight game schedule

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has already been worked out starting in early June and ending in July. Girls will have two participations per week, one pracyce and one game. All games with exception of the tournament will be played on Thursday evening at Rotary field. Needed now are girls to play on the teams. Summer Basketball League The youth center, in cooperation with basketball coaches, will be sponsoring a summer basketball league. The center will supervise the play in accordance with rules of the IWSAA. All boys entering grades six through nine will be eligible to play. Games will; be on Tuesday and Thursday nights under the lights, beginning at 8 o’clock. All teams will be coached by Wawasee High School basketball players. Games will have officials, timers, scorekeepers, with hopes of having sik teams. All boys of the Lakeland corporation are welcome to come to the organizational meeting on Wednesday night. May 4, at 7 i. o’clock, at the youth center. J If enough interest is shown at the meeting, games schedules will be made and rules of play discussed.

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