The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 May 1990 — Page 1

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Milford 658-4111 & Syracuse 457-3666

VOLUME 29

Anglin, Rovenstine,Teghtmeyer, Roemer win bids to seek election in November

By MARK HUFFMAX Staff Writer

Etna Green resident Alice Anglin benefitted from a fourman race as she outdistanced three other competitors in winning the Republican nomination for the county recorder's seat in Kosciusko County. There was no Democrat challenger in the primary. Anglin hopes to be destined to fill the seat left vacant by current recorder Betty Dust. The heir-apparent outdistanced

Final decision on Amtrak pending

Officials supporting rail service in Syracuse have mailed a final information packet to Amtrak's corporate office in Washington, D.C., this week. A decision as to which community. Syracuse or Nappanee, will retain this stop is expected within the next few weeks. According to Kip Schumm, chairman of the committee to pursue an Amtrak stop in Syracuse, as per Amtrak requirements the mailed packet contained details about the old CSX depot. Schumm would not comment on the specifics of the plans for the depot, but he did say that a tentative agreement has been reached with CSX for its use. "We haven’t come to the exact terms just yet,” he added.

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GRADUATING WITH DISTINCTION — When commencement exercises begin at Wawasee High School on Sunday, June 3, these seven students will be graduating with the following academic honors. In the front, are Christopher Michael Conkling, valedictorian; and Annette Wilson,

Academic honors for 7 WHS seniors

Christopher M. Conkling, son of Danny and Marcia Conkling, Leesburg, has been named valedictorian of the Wawasee High School class of 1990 and Annette Wilson, daughter of Paul and Nancy Sands, Syracuse, has been named salutatorian. Andrew Eberly and Scott Berkey will be graduating with highest distinction, while Russell Anderson, will be graduating with high distinction; Christa Sincroft and Teresa Coy will be graduating with distinction. Valedictorian During his four years at WHS, Conkling has participated in varsity football, varsity basketball, varsity baseball, academic allstate football and basketball, symphonic band, varsity singers, jazz ensemble, state solo and

her closest competitor, Carol Sundheimer, by 1,405 votes. In a sheriffs' race that was hotly contested in newspaper advertisements over the past few weeks, former Sheriff C. Allen Rovenstine won the Republican nomination by being named on 73 percent of the ballots cast. His opponent. Michael Hobbs, was named on 23.4 percent of the ballots. Jerry A. Johnson was uncontested for the Democratic nomination. On the state scene, Timothy J. Roemer won a hotly contested

Sharon Mahoney, Amtrak's state and community affairs officer. pointed out in an earlier meeting with Kosciusko County officials that a depot, platform, and lighting are all important factors when considering a train stop. In addition to information on the depot, the packet also communicated the great amount of community interest in the rail service. Almost immediately after Amtrak announced its plans (in November of 1989) to reroute the Broadway Limited through Ohio and Indiana and to end passenger service in Warsaw, officials in (Continued on page 2)

ensemble contest, symphonic orchestra, and student council. Some of his academic honors include being named to the National Honor Society and Academic Hall of Fame. Conkling plans to attend either Anderson University or Butler University, majoring in actuarial science. Salutatorian Some of Wilson’s extracurricular activities are student representative, council, cheerleading, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, swing choir, Hoosier Girls’ State alternate, and musicals/dramas. She is also an active member of her senior high church youth group. Wilson’s honors include National Honor Society, Academic Hall of Fame, captain and most valuable cheerleader, and VFW American Legion Award.

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

race for the Democratic nomination for Third District U.S. Representative. Local voters followed the district trend in giving Roemer 491 county votes. His biggest challenger, Daniel T. Durham, received 225 votes. Incumbent John Hiler ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. p** See total county vote on Page 2. Hiler and Roemer are expected to wage a battle that will parallel the Hiler-Tom Ward contest of two years ago, slugging it out in the media, with Hiler repeating a challenge of refusing PAC (Political Action Committee) money. Roemer did not accept a similar challenge from Democratic challenger Durham in the primary. The seat for U.S. Representative, Fifth District, had two challengers in the Republican race, with John Johnson easily defeating Daniel C. Langmesser. Locally. Johnson received 62.4 percent of the votes. James Jontz was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. In other contested races in the county, current recorder Betty Dust waged a tough battle, arising at 5 a m. Tuesday morning for her final day of campaigning before falling to incumbent Larry Teghtmeyer in the Republican race for the First District council seat. Teghtmeyer totaled 728 votes while Dust collected 586. In the Third District, Warren

With the intention of enrolling at Butler University, Wilson plans to major in pharmacy. Highest Distinction Andrew Eberly, son of Roger and Mim Eberly of Milford, has been active in track and cross country while at WHS. A member of the National Honor Society and Academic Hall of Fame, Eberly plans to attend Manchester College and major in physics. Also graduating with highest distinction is Scott Berkey, son of Steve and Arlene Berkey, Syracuse. During his tenure at WHS, Berkey has participated in swimming, FCA, and the varsity club. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and Academic Hall of Fame. Business is Berkey’s intended major and he is looking forward

Tater defeated Eugene R. Schlotterbeck by 373 votes to gain the Republican nomination. Incumbent Robert Hartzell, Second District, nearly doubled his opponent's total, outdistancing Larry S. Patterson by 470 votes. Fourth District incumbent George Klinger, who currently serves as county council president, wasn’t so fortunate. E. Ray Compton was named on 118 more ballots then the incumbent to secure the Republican nomination in that race. Many speculated that Klinger was hurt by the Public Safety Animal Control issue that evaded the council for several months. There was no Democratic challenger for the Fourth District seat, with the Second District seeing the only Democrat entry into the race. Charles L. Cain ran unopposed for the county council seat in that district.

(By DEB PATTERSOX Staff Writer

A negotiated agreement between Wawasee Community School Corporation and Wawasee Community Educators Association was approved last evening during the regular WCSC board meeting. The terms of the agreement is a two-year

salutatorian. In the back row, left to right, are Christa Sincroft, graduating with distinction: Andrew Eberly, graduating with highest distinction; Scott Berkey, graduating with highest distinction; Russell Anderson, graduating with high distinction; and Teresa Coy, graduating with distinction. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)

to attending Indiana University. High Distinction The son of Doug and Carolyn Anderson, Russell Anderson is from Syracuse. While at WHS, Anderson has participated in FFA, Wawasee Soil Judging Team, and Wawasee Livestock Judging Team. He has also acted as manager of the golf team. Honors attributed to Anderson include member of the National Honor Society and Academic Hall of Fame. Anderson owns, manages and runs a 600-acre Angus farm. After graduation, Anderson plans to attend Purdue University and major in agronomy and animal science. Distinction Daughter of Dennis and Anita Wagoner and Bill and Sue Sincroft, Christa Sincroft will be graduating with distinction from

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9,1990

6 % increase for Wawasee teachers

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TIMOTHY J. ROEMER Representative in Congress

agreement are a two-year financial contract and a three-year language contract with either party being able to present one item in the third year. The main points in the agree- , are a six percent pay increase in the top pay scale and a 5*2 percent increase the second year across the board, plus increments. Also agreed was a change in the number of years to

WHS. A Leesburg native. Sincroft's extracurricular activities are volleyball, tennis, boys’ tennis manager, jazz band. FCA. varsity club, student council and class officer Sincroft is a member of both the National Honor Society and Academic Hall of Fame With plans to attend Purdue University in the fall. Sincroft will major in management Teresa Coy will also be graduating from WHS with distinction. Daughter of Ermal and Nancy Coy, Teresa Coy is from Syracuse. Coy has been an active member of the Art Club Her honors include a member of the National Honor Society, Academic Hall of Fame, perfect attendance award, high honor roll and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

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LARRY TEGHTMEYER County Councilman

reach the top pay scale from 19 years to 18 years. Another point was as' percent increase in pay in extra curricular salaries, each of the two years. The ISTEP Testing Results were announced during the board meeting in which 57 students are eligible for summer remediation instruction this year. This is up from 38 last year. Henry Smith, assistant superintendent for instruction. pointed out the increase is due to the standard being raised state-wide over last year. This year ISTEP classes will be held June 11-July 9 in Syracuse School from 8 am. to noon. Transportation for the students will be provided. Parents of students required to attend the remediation classes will be notified this week. Os the total 57. Milford has 17 students eligible, North Webster, 27; and Syracuse 13. The largest grade will be second with 25 students, seven from Milford, 13 from North Webster and five from Syracuse. Third grade had the second highest number with 13, four each from Milford and North Webster and five from Syracuse. There are 11 sixth grade students eligible, two from Milford, six from North Webster and three from Syracuse. The first grade class will have six. four from Milford and two from North Webster. The smallest class will be eighth grade with two. both from North Webster Seven instructors will be needed for the remediation classes and board approval on those instructors will be sought at the June board meeting. TAW Bids Board members approved the advertising for 90-day tax anticipation warrants and regular tax anticipation warrant bids. The TAWs will be in the total amount of $4.6 million.

Ted Schenkel injured in fall at middle school

Ted Schenkel, 31. r 2 box 175. North Webster, was transferred from Goshen Hospital to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a construction accident at the Wawasee Middle School, yesterday morning. (Tuesday). According to family members this morning (Wednesday). Schenkel has a fractured tailbone and neck He will be undergoing more extensive tests throughout the day to determine if there are other injuries. He is being

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C. ALLEN ROVENSTINE County Sheriff

Roger Kryder, business manager, noted the 90-day TAW may be needed if the June tax distributions are not received in time, due to the reassement and appeals by taxpayers. He pointed out the advertising for the 90-day TAW is precautionary and would keep the corporation from defaulting on current TAW if the distribution is late. If needed, the 9-day TAW bids will be awarded at the June regular board meeting. Regular TAW bids will be awarded at a special meeting on Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. Board members also accepted Phase II Middle School Equipment bids that totaled $538,508.96. Dr. Roger Thornton, superintendent. pointed out yet to be done are the final connection and actual set up of the computers. This project will be done by an electrical engineer and done on a material and time basis at a Cost not to exceed $30,010. Dr. Thornton said the WMS project is well within the $16,660,000 budget. "We are well under the figure and there is no reason not to believe it will be accomplished under budget.” Trip Approved A band trip to Tampa. Fla., during Christmas break during the 1990-1991 school year was approved by the board The band will compete in the National Bowl Games Festival and march in the Hall of Fame Parade and halftime show. The band received an invitation to the festival based on its past performances in the Gator and Peach Bowls. David Blackwell, band director. noted no school time will be missed by the trip, nor will Christmas Day as the students will be leaving on December 28. He pointed out the trip can be a motivation for the band to increase its level of performance. There will be roughly 120 students participating.

seen by a neuro-surgeon. According to John Mummaw. brick layer foreman at the construction site, a piece of styrofoam had become lodged between the tower scaffolding after being picked up by the wind. Schenkel who was climbing the scaffolding, tripped and fell 10-feet, landing on cement blocks. Schenkel was laying bricks on a wall in the swimming pool area. The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service was called to the site at 10:01 a m.

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ALICE ANGLIN County Recorder

Action was taken by the board on contracts for summer school teachers. Teachers will be: Terry Iden, English; William Kitson and Robert Kitson, science and math; Ron Corson, government and economics; Tom Mullins, Richard Welborn, Tony Clouse, Don Storey and Elaine Bokhart for drivers education; Blackwell, marching band; David Sand, band; and Dennis Carper, orchestra. Two teachers will be needed for the mild mentally handicapped courses that will be offered during the summer. These courses for students are on a volunteer basis. There are 15 students who will be involved. Contracts for these two teachers will be presented in the June meeting. The resignation of Barbara Scott from her Learning Disabled Class at North Webster was approved by the board. Board members also approved the employment of David Jones as Wawasee Middle School Instructional Media Center teacher and Margaret Tallon as WMS secretary to the principal. A resolution for $240,000 in additional appropriations for summer projects at Milford, North Webster, Syracuse, and corporation wide was approved and signed by the board following a public hearing. WCSC has approved to pay its share in the purchase of a building by Northern Indiana Educational Services Center, of which the corporation is a member. The purchase price of the building in South Bend is $310,000 and the local corporation’s share is $15,500. The corporation currently pays $12,000 a year for services of the center, including $1,050 in lease payments. This request raised several questions by board member Phil Payne. Payne questioned who would own the building, what would happen if the center dissolves or the corporation withdraws from the center. Dr. Thornton noted the building would be owned jointly by its members and if the center dissolves, proceeds paid by the corporation would go back to each corporation based on a per student basis. Credit would be given to a corporation who withdraws from the center, in which districts are established statewide. In other business, board members approved the adoption of language arts, foreign language and spelling textbooks for the 1990-1996 school years. The books are on display in the corporation central office until the end of May for those wishing to view the books. The GED certificate for Melissa M. Boger was approved. Board members also heard a health services report for the year by head nurse Myra Alexander. It was also noted the board was in receipt of the WMS student handbook. The next regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, June 12, at 7 p.m.