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PAY TRIBUTE TO HIBSCHMANS — Oliver and Kathryn Hibschman, CR 133, Syracuse, were honored on Sunday, Oct. 9, during Homecoming and Rally Day services at Syracuse Church of God for their years of dedication and service to their church and community. Seated in front are Oliver (“Jiggs”) and Kathryn (“Kate”) Hibschman. Standing in back, left to right, are their children: Rev. James (“Jim”) Hibschman, Warren, N.J.; Jane Hibschman, Fort Wayne; and Joe Hibschman, Syracuse.

Hibschmans honored by Church of God

Nearly 175 people attended Homecoming and Rally Day services Sunday, Oct. 9, at Syracuse Church of God to pay tribute to Oliver and Kathryn Hibschman, CR 133, Syracuse, for their years of dedication and service to the church and community . The Hibschmans, known to family and friends as “Jiggs and Kate,” had been kept in the dark about the day’s program. Adding to the surprise was the unexpected appearance of their son and daughter-in-law, Rev. James (‘‘Jim’’) and Barbara Hibschman, Warren, N.J. The Hibschmans’ other two children, Joe, Syracuse, and Jane, Fort Wayne, also attended. The three siblings took part in the program, telling the congregation what it was like to be the children of Jiggs and Kate Hibschman. Jim said that his parents were “examples of Godliness.” The children never questioned whether the family was going to church or if they could stay home, because there was no question about it. Joe added that if chores were finished late on Sunday, the family went to church first, and ate supper later. Jane shared that she often uses her family as examples in talking to others. Joe talked about his parents’ lives before and after their marriage. Jiggs, raised op a farm, has attended the Church of God all his lire. Kate’s father, the late Victor Yeager, was a minister assigned to the Syracuse church in 1934. The preacher’s daughter soon caught the eye of the young farmer and after several years of courtship, they were married June 6, 1941. Their honeymoon was spent with Jiggs cultivating and Kate picking strawberries. In 1943, Jiggs and Kate moved to a farm at CR 35 and US 6 in Elkhart County, where Joe and PORTRAIT® GREAT AMERICAN INVESTOR »«'.* ,l '-> ’®r Tzetzi Ganev came from Italy 15 years ago. Today she believes in Americcf She buys U.S. Savings Bonds. Bonds pay competitive rates. To find out more, or to buy Bonds, call 1-800-US-BONDS. U.S. SAVINGS BONDS THE GREAT AMERICAN INVESTMENT Bonds held less than five years corn a lower rate. A public service of this publication. gDoll's Decorating J| Wallpaper j| Sale 11 X* "Hurry In!" « 20% Off H WaI I Books Everyday « fe 658-4033 1 w. ilf ord

his family now reside. Joe said hitchhikers were never turned away at mealtime and they always left carrying a sack lunch. Many friends and family members also shared what the friendship and ministry of Jiggs and Kate have meant to them. In addition to always being there for others, both have taught Sunday School classes and held numerous offices in the church: Now retired, the couple has five grandchildren. They are expecting their first great-grandchild in a few weeks. They were presented with a gift from the church and a floral arrangement by program committee members Jackie Plikerd and Lucy Kammerdiener. Other committee members were Butch Plikerd, Lloyd Kammerdiener, and Brad and Karen Cox. Included in the service was special music by Mike and Deb Murrell, Fort Wayne, who pastored the church from 1978 to 1981. The service was followed by a carry-in dinner in the church fellowship hall.

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Board approval given

Wawasee prom to be held in Fort Wayne next spring

Approval was given to the Wawasee High Sch 1 Class and Prom Committee to have this year’s senior class prom away from Wawasee High School. The members of the Wawasee Community School Board of Trustees unanimously approved the class’ request to hold the prom at the Fort Wayne Grand Wayne Center, during the regular board meeting last evenings The board’s vote stipulated that this year’s event be on a trial basis with a report given to the board before it becomes a tradition. Jeff Carey, senior class president, presented the request noting that a poll taken of class members showed 235 were in favor of the change and 23 against. A number of questions and concerns were raised by the board including liability exposure, costs, and the distance. Various reasons were given by the class for the change, among which were the cost of turning the gymnasium into a ballroom; getting enough students to participate in the decorating; and because of the number of students in the class, the gymnasium would be overcrowded. Carey pointed out that there is school insurance covering the liability exposure. He also added that a large number of the class members would be in Fort Wayne or South Bend prior to the prom. Dr. Roger Thornton, superintendent, stated a poll was taken offering a meal in the area with the prom at Wawasee, where class members could eat together as well as combining the event with the senior banquet. “The predominant large majority did not plan to stay in the area to have the meal, most will go to Fort Wayne or South Bend for the meal and drive back to Wawasee High School for the prom,” he noted. Phil Metcalf, class sponsor, noted that when the prom is at the high school, some of the prom goers are late due to setbacks at the restaurants and thus the

students rush back to the school. “We would remove some of this time factor,” stated Metcalf. The concern over transportation for those who, if the event was at Wawasee, would have no transportation problem was answered by Carey and Ned Speioher, principal. Carey stated this would not be a problem as a way would be found, with Speicher adding that if there was a transportation problem the administrators would see the students went. It was noted that there was no difference in the cost of moving the location when balanced against the decoration of the school. Metcalf noted the students understand the responsibility they will be taking in changing tradition and will accept the responsibility with maturity. Enrollment Henry Smith, assistant superintendent for instruction, presented the official school enrollment to the board indicating the total enrollment is at 3,468 students. Mention was given to the totals of the elementary students at 1,703; middle school at 797 students; high school at 955; and 13 in the North Central Indiana Co-Op for a total enrollment of 3,468 students. He pointed out the six largest classes. The largest class is the Readiness and first grade at 315 students followed by kindergarten with 302, sixth grade with 290, third grade with 288, second grade with 286 and the senior class with 273. A concern was voiced by a parent at the end of the meeting on the overcrowding at North Webster and what was being done. Dr. Thornton noted it is a serious concern and discussion has been held at length with administrators and staff. He stated by January ideas will be set forth in ways to deal with the situation as there will be one tough year /ahead. He welcomed any suggestions patrons have to deal with (the overcrowding. I He noted that the idea of a portable classroom is economically/ prohibitive in addition the stare requires the portable classroom to be eliminated in three years. It

was pointed out that no more, classroom space is available at the school. Smith reported on the class of 1988’s Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores in which Wawasee High School students tested 21 points higher than the state average and 34 points lower than the national average. The national average is 904 and Indiana’s average is 870. Wawasee High School point total was 891. A comparison was also given as to the percentage of those taking the test. On the national level 34 percent of the junior students take the test and 55 percept- on. the state level. Wawasee High School had 57 percent of the class take the test. Recommendations for changes in curriculum and graduation requirements in foreign language to be presented to the Indiana Department of Education by the Foreign Language Advisory Committee was summarized by Smith. Among the recommendations are: all students in grades six through 12 be required to study a foreign language; extend foreign language teaching to reach from the high schools into the middle/junior high school and subsequently into the elementary schools; all high schools offer at least a three year sequence in one foreign language and a two-year sequence in a second language; and a teacher licensing pattern established to allow certification of teachers to teach foreign languages in the elementary grades. The target date for implementation's 1990. Other In other business the resignation of Terry McCarty as custodian at North Webster was ac-

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cepted. The board voted to accept the transfer of position of Richard Weaver, from groundskeeper to the third shift custodial position at Wawasee High School and a maternity leave of absence for Janie Leach from October 3 through January 13, 1989. The employment of Larry Clodfelter as groundskeeper; Paul Kutch and Edward Bogart as custodians at North Webster; Tonya Rhodes as home economics teacher at Wawasee on a temporary contract; and Sandy Cobbum as special needs job coach at Wawasee were approved. The board also approved retirement waivers for John Ditmore and Mildred Coy. A one-year notice of intent to retire is required by the corporation. This one-year notice was waived. Ditmore is a custodian at North Webster and Mrs. Coy works in

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the high school kitchen. A breakdown of the $57,001 received for the At-Risk Programs in the corporation was given by Smith. He noted the allocations are based on the number of single families in the corporation and free lunches. A total of $43,501 is used to employ counselors for the elementary/middle school level; SIO,OOO on the alternative school method and $3,500 for the special needs area. A positive report was given to the board on the Syracuse Latchkey program. It was noted that there were 23 children enrolled in the program. The Latchkey committee, comprised of Lisa Rinker, program planner; Shanda Blue and Rev. David Hyndman, Lakeland Community Daycare Center Board members; Carol Hurd, daycare

director; John Naab, school principal; Carol Swartzendruber, school board member; and Smith will be meeting again in November. The cooperation of persons involved in the program to make the program work was noted. The board approved -the scheduling of a public auction for excess materials and furniture within the corporation for Saturday, Nov. 12. The time of the auction would be set by a later date. Kryder noted the auction would be handled by two local auctioneers, Gerald (“Jake”) Bitner and Jerry Lambert. Approvafayas given to change the time oftwNovember 8 school board meeting to 5 p.m. Dr. Thornton requested the change to assist members of the news media as it is election day.

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