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Dr. Thornton new Wawasee superintendent I By MARK WEINSTEIN I Staff Writer In a special Wawasee Community School Corporation meeting, the board of trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Roger Thornton. 42, Churubusco, as the corporation’s superintendent. Thornton replaces Dr. Kenneth E. Webster, who was fired September 27. Thorntori; who was given a three-year contract calling for $53,000 per year, begins his duties January 1. At that time. Dr. Howard J. Hull, interim superintendent, will resume his duties as Director of Instructional Services. i I cJI kfl 111 DR. ROGER THORNTON Thornton, a native of Lapaz, comes to Wawasee from SmithGreen Community Schools, where he served in the same capacity since 1978. Prior to the superintendents’ position in Churubusco, he served as the schools’ assistant superintendent Thornton is married to the former Marge Schutz, Lakeville, and they have three children. Brian, a freshman at Purdue University; ’ Eric, a senior at Churubusco High School;’ and Christopher, an eighth grade student at Churubusco Junior High School. “We’ve gone through some very difficult months, but we are very excited about our future," said Wawasee School Board President Bill Little, byway of introducing the new superintendent. "We re looking forward to being able to return to stability — which we have known for many years under Don Arnold ” While looking into the* future with optimism. Little also reflected on the work of Roger Kryder and Hull, during the interim period. .“I’d like to thank Dr. Hull and Mr. Kryder for their effort during this interim period," said Little. “They have performed admirably — they’re a credit to our school system.” Meanwhile, Thornton appears to be anxious to accept the challenges that await him in his new job. “lam very happy to be here,” said Thornton, following the announcement of his hiring. “I pledge my best to this corporation, and look forward to the years ahead. We re ready.” Perhaps the largest challenge that Thornton must tackle, is understanding the Wawasee School district. “That will be my toughest challenge, especially early,” admitted Thornton, concerning his efforts in understanding Wawasee’s strengths. “I need to be able to understand our strengths, then, take advantage of them . ” Little agreed with Thornton’s challenge. The school board president mentioned that the chief officer in the Wawasee Community School Corporation must be able to know the strengths of the school system and be able to plan for today, tomorrow, next week, and next year. ’ Thornton, who officially resigned from his Smith-Green Superintendent’s position two hours after being named superintendent here, gained his bachelor’s degree in history and Biblical literature from Bethel College, Mishawaka, in 1967.

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NUMBER 52

Historical book ready The “New Kosciusko County History” has arrived and is ready for distribution. Those persons not having their’s mailed may pick them up at the jail museum, corner of Main and Indiana Streets, Warsaw, on Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 1-4 p.m. A small number of extra books are available. For more information, call the museums at 269-1078. Bells described for Kiwonions Rev. Kenneth Foulke, retired United Methodist minister, presented a program on different types of bells for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland Ladies Christmas breakfast on Monday morning, Dec. 22, at the Church of God in North Webster His hobby is collecting bells and his wife, Eleanor, collects antiques. Arrangements for the program were made by Garfield Steedman, spiritual aims chairman. Rev. Foulke pointed out that bells are almost human with their distinct characteristics. The shape, size, diameter, and thickness of a bell all help to determine the sound and tone. Among the bells shown and described for the audience were the well known cow bell, school bell, Canterbury Bell, bell from Dickens Old Curiosity Shop, camel bell, elephant bell, replicas of Liberty Bell and Statue of Liberty bells, a clay handmade bell, and the flamingo, Busch Gardens, and Disney bells from Florida. Two of the most unique bells were the Evil Eye bell from Turkey and the Danbury Mint Christmas bell. Rev. Foulke also showed the old fashioned sleigh bells and concluded the program by leading the group in singing "Jingle Bells." Extended hours at library I By ROSALYN JONES Librarian Many library users responding to our recent survey expressed the desire that we have extended library, hours. Therefore, the Syracuse Library Board voted to extend the library hours in 1987. Beginning January 2, the hours will be: Monday through Friday — 12 noon t05:30 p.m. Saturday — 10a m to 3 p.m. Tuesday night — 7-9 p.m. (both departments) It is our hope that this will accommodate our working patrons better than our old hours. We will also be starting a Friends of the Library group at Syracuse. If anyone is interested in being part of this support group, please contact the librarians. The library will be getting the “Wallstreet Journal” subscription daily now. Some other recent periodicals added to the collection are “Psychology Today." “Prevention Magazine," and “Rollingstone." Some new book titles are: Louise Erdrich - “Beet Queen,” a novel of abandonment and sexual obsession set in North Odlcotn Noah Gordon — 'The Physician,” a fascinating novel of a doctor in 11th century England and Persia. Barbara T. Bradford — “Act Os Will,” a sequel to “Hold the Dream.” David Carkeet — “1 Been There Before,” a novel written in the style of Mark Twain. Milton Slocum — "Manhattan Country Doctor," a memoir of a doctor who practiced from 1934-1968.