The Independent-News, Volume 101, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 September 1974 — Page 1

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VOLUME 101; NUMBER 7

SHAMROCKS WIN FIRST; TOPPLE CENTRAL NORLE The North Liberty Shamrocks solidly fought their way into the w>n column for this young football season Friday night as they powered over Central Noble by a 25 . 6 score Friday night. Evening their record at 11 they never trailed and after a first period score gradually extended their lead to grab a 25-0 margin before a late touchdown by the host team spoiled the shutout. i NL Statistics CN 17 First Downs 9 248 Rushing 133 67 Passing 16 11 Passes Attempted 4 7 Passes Completed 2 0 Had Intercepted 0 3 Punts 3 30 Average Yards 34 1 Fumbles Lost 1 65 Yards Penalized 20 i * The Shamrocks wasted little time in claiming the lead as a first quarter score by BoC: Shipley from three yards out capped a scoring drive to give the Green and White a lead that was never lost. This was all the scoring in the first half although both teams were able to move some up and down the f.eld with the ball. The scoring broke open in the second half. Shipley, who netted 125 yards for the night and was the Shamrock workhorse, carried the pigskin in from the seven for the second touchdown, this coming in fTTr third period. As was the ca«e on the first try, g kick was missed and the score was 12-0. It d.dn't take too long for the next score. Andy Morris broke free for a 49 yard scamper and thus boosted the score to 18-0 as once more a kick failed. The final score by North Liberty came in the final period as Don Stull banged in from one yard out to cap another scoring drive. This time the extra point was added as George Esthathiadis put his kick through the uprights to make the score read 25-0. A late score followed by Central Noble on a 31 yard run by Jeff Schletterback to put the ho«t team on the board. Tneir attempt for two points on a run was stopped and the game ended minutes later on the 25-6 final score.

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NORTH LIBERTY ROARD NEWS September 4 the town board of North Liberty discussed the cost of concrete curbing on Washington Street with two interested ( citizens that attended the meeting held In the town hall. The interested parties were concerned with who was respons.ble to place curbs and the board told them that the property owners were responsible to place curbs in front of their property. The toard did agree to pay for the grave) used < b tween the curb and the street. In other business it was indicated by the board that there may be a rate cut on the sewage rate possibly bygone half October 1. The water well construction by Knepp and Yates Construction Co , i was reportedly underway and the cost of the new well and clean water treatment facility is $247,000. The project is on East i Maple Avenue east of town. A contract for new water mains was awarded to Earth Incorporated. of Fort Wayne, with a bid of $157,000. Additional approp. nations bring the work to $168,000. Northern Indiana Public Service Company was awarded the street lighting contract. A house on South Stewart St. that has been condemned since 1969 and owned by Nelson Say. lor was discussed with the toard agreeing to notify the owner to have the house torn down or legal steps will be taken. The boarr adjourned to again meet on September 18 at 8:0U pin. in the town hall. Schlettehtack was the main cog in the loser's offense as he ran for 100 of their yards. The Scoring NORTH LIBERTY: Bob Ship. । lev. 3 yard run; Pat: kick failed NORTH LIBERTY: Bob Ship, ley, 7 yard run; PAT: kick failed i NORTH LIBERTY: Andy Mor. ris, 49 yard run; PAT: kick faihsl , NORTH LIBERTY: Don Stull, 1 yard run; PAT: George Esthathiadis. kick CENTRAL NOBLE: Jeff Schlet. । terback, 31 yard run; PAT: run ( failed m । Score Hy Quarters l North Liberty 6 012 7— 25 Central Noble 0 0 0 6—6

PIJ School Board The P-L-J School Board met on Tuesday evening, September 3, in the administration office, Walkerton, with a faculty and administrative committee named to work on a curriculum and faciLty study for the new addition to the Walkerton Elementary School. The findings of the committee will be reported at the November 5 board meeting at which time preliminary plans to close Tyner Elementary School, housing the fourth and iifth grades, will be discussed. Sealed bids will be accepted on the sale of two school buses on September 17. Joseph Bottorff, pres.dent of tin board, was chosen as delegate to attend the school board conven. tion on Octobei 2 to 5 at Notre Dame. Harold Muncie, superin. tendent, will accompany him. Principals at each of the schools reported on school openings. It was also announced that the cor. poratiun enrollment this year has increased three per cent in grades kindergarten through 12 with an official enrollment this year at 1.355 students compared to 1,315 for last year. The board will next meet on September 17 at the administrative office. Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Anms, 31397 New Road. North Liberty, will be honored on their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, September 15 at the North Liberty Community Building from 2:30 to 5:30 p in. with an open house. All relatives and friends are invited. No inv.tations have been Issued. The open house will be hosted by their children, brothers and sister. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN TO MEET The United Methodist Women of North Liberty will meet on Thursday, September 26 w.th a noon luncheon. In charge of ar. rangements an* Mrs. Osborn Fish, er, president; and other retiring officers, Mrs. Robert Willbanks, vice-president; Mrs. Alton Holmes secretary; Mrs. Paul Neidlinger. treasurer; and Mrs. Audine Man. uel. Officers will be elected and a special program Is planned.

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD The Street Department was authorized to take necessary action after hearing a letter of complaint about several chuck, holes in the Walkerton Trail aea by the Walkerton Town Board on Tuesday evening of last week. In other action the street de. partment was author.zed to buy a new salt and sand spreader for mounting on a recently acquired truck. The board agreed to contact area contractors for price quota, tions on the possible replacement of asphalt sealdown shingles on the Walkerton Community Building at the corner of Ohio and Wahington Streets. Representatives of the M.dwe-t Hi-Ranger Co., manufacturers of utihty aerial units, presented information and data about their products and informed the board on new federal laws for require, ments related to such equipment. This was tabled for more discussion with a study of the matter to be completed. The present aer. lal bucket has been in use 11 years and needs extensive servicing and repairs in older to meet new requirements. At a special meeting the pre. vious week, the board approved its 1975 proposed municipal tax budget and set the local rate at $2.99 for each SIOO of assessed valuation. The rate is now subject to review by the St. Joseph County tax adjustment toard and state board of tax commissioners before being Lnalized. Also at that meeting, a con. tract was authorized for Walsh and Kelly, Inc., road contractors, to reseal asphalt streets as previously designated by the board for this year's program. E. H. Demintuez, of Bierly Ad--1 dition, was hired by the board for duty with the Walkerton Police Department, replacing Joe Snyder, who resigned effective August 31. The new poLce of. i fleer has 15 yeani experience as i a military policeman and also has experience as a deputy sher. iff. Board members noted his recommendations were "highly satisfactory." Parents never fully appreciate teachers until it rains all week end. Give a skeptic an Inch — and i be ll measure It.

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FALL SPORTS IN THE AREA THIS WEEK The North Liberty Shamrocks . will travel to Jimtown on Friday for a varsity football game, be. ginning at 7:30 pm. This will be a Northern State Conference game. On Monday, September 16. the Shamrock reserve football team will host Jimtown In cross country the Shamrocks will have meets on September 12 with John Glenn coming to North Liberty; Tuesday, September 17, the Shamrocks will travel tai Washington and Jon Thursday, * September 19. the Shamrocks will visit New Prairie. Alsu the team is gett.ng ready for the New Prairie Invitational meet in cross country scheduled fur Saturday, September 21. The North Liberty High School tennis team will also be tusy this week with matches set tor Friday, September 13 at Plymouth, beginning at 4:00 pin.; September 17. Jimtown, a Northern State Conference foe Will come to North Liberty with the time set for 4:0 p.m. and on September 18 the Shamrocks will host John Glenn in matches at; 4:00 p.m. The John Glenn Falcons wilt * tegin conference play with a football game at Fairfield on Friday evening September 13. al 7:30 p.m. The B-team football game will be played here on Mon. day, September 16 at 4:30 with Fairfield. In cross country, the Falcons have a meet on Fnday, September 13 at Bremen beginning at 4:30 p.m.; Argos will come to Glenn on Tuesday. September IT at 4:30 and Fairfield will arr;ve on Thursday, September 19 at 4:30 for a crops country run. JOHNSON TOWNSHIP REI MON SEPTEMBER « The Johnson Township Reunion will be held on Sunday, Septem. ber 22 at the Johnson Township Community Ruild.ng. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burch will be the welcoming committee. A carry.in dinner at 12:30 pm. • will begin the day of activities, under the chairmanship of Ray. mond Smith; Mrs. Raymoni Smith, secretary; Mrs. Hairy Ste.nke, chairman of kitchen committee anil Mrs. George Williams is in charge of the entertain, ment. I The dollar doe«’t go very fir these days, but what it lack” .a distance it makes up in speed