The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 June 1976 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 102; NUMBER I

Kankakee Valley All Star Game Set For June 11 The fourth annual Kankakee Valley All Star Basketball Classic is scheduled for Friday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Winamac High School. Sponsors of the contest are the Winamac Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs. Graduating seniors from 12 area high schools will participate. The South squad is composed of Scott Terpstra, Kankakee Valley; Dave Briney, Kewanna; Keith Theis and Dave Wallace, North Judson; Gilbert Crimmins, Denny Hines and Tim Keiser, Pioneer; Dean Cervanka, Tim Tanner and Jerry Van Buskirk. West Central; Jeff Beach and Mike Howe, Winamac. The North squad is composed of Steve Mixis and Bill Werner, South Central; Matt McKay, OregonDavis; Tom Wozniak. Doug Keuhn and Mike Hucker, LaCrosse; Doug Corey, Knox; Bob Gerber, John Glenn; Don Zehner, Mark Wamsley and Bob Thomas, Culver. Howard Leedy, Pioneer, and Don Workman, West Central, will coach the South squad, while Jim Samuel Knox, and Jim Black, Oregon-Dav-is, will coach the North squad. The contest will feature the 3point field goal. It will consist of four 10 minute quarters. An official ABA basketball will be used in the game. One senior cheerleader from each participating school will participate in the activities. At the end of the contest, a most valuable player will be selected by the press. Recreation Program Now On In Walkerton The Polk-Lincoln-Johnson summer recreation program began on Monday in Walkerton and will continue through July 29. During this time the Urey gym will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. even’ day except Wednesday. Basketball, volleyball, softball, ping pong, kickball, tennis and badminton may be played on a first come, first served basis. In the evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00, the John Glenn gym will be open. The weight machine, wrestling mats, basketball fhxir and gymnastic equipment will be available for use. On Wednesdays a bus will travel to Plymouth's Centennial Park where students may swim or use the other park facilities. The bus ride is free. Use of the pool is SI.OO with the schedule as follows: Leave Urey at 12:30 p.m. Leave Tyner at 12:45 p.m. Arrive at Tyner 4:00 p.m. Arrive at Urey at 4:15 p.m. In case of rain, the bus will go on Thursday. ATTENTION P L-J BAND BOOSTERS On Tuesday, June 15 the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson band members will be able to pick up their uniforms. The schedule is as follows: Seniors, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.; juniors, 10:00-11:00 a.m.; sophomores, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; freshmen. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. is set aside for those who missed their proper time for pick-up. Use the classified ads.

Composer To Conduct “I Love America” Cantata In Walkerton "...

Don Wyrtzen, co-composer of the patriotic musical, “1 Love America,” will serve as guest conductor of the performance to be given by four area church choirs at 7:30 p.m. June 12 at John Glenn High School, Walkerton. On Sunday, June 13, he will deliver the sermon at the 10:30 worship service at the Walkerton United Methodist Church. At 7:30 that evening he will present a concert of sacred music at the same church. Both events are open to the public. “It is a great honor for our community and our choirs to have Mr. Wyrtzen as our conductor,” Sharon Klinedinst, one of the “I Love American” soloists commented. Wyrtzen. who composed the musical with John Peterson, is director of special projects for Singspiration, music division of The Zondervan Corporation, Grand

Historical Display Don Wyrtzen To Scheduled For Deliver Sermon Saturday, July 3 And Concert

A historical display of items of yesteryear is being planned as a Bicentennial observance by Orville Easterdav Post 189 American Legion and its Auxiliary. I he post home will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. July 3 with an attendant on duty at all times. Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein is in charge of arrangements and reports she has many items of interest. but would like to have more historical collections for the show. Anyone wishing to participate should call either Mrs. Klopfenstein at 586-2137, Mrs. Allen Rushton at 586-2614. or Mrs. Robert Wardman at 586-3516. Mrs. Klopfenstein reports to date she has a collection of 50 posters, one for each state depicting its state flag, bird, flower, and other interesting facts such as the state agriculture and commerce. She suggests the display could use a collection of quilts from early America, Indian relics, or especially photographs from days past at Walkerton or its surrounding community. BIKE RALLY The North Liberty Drift Breakers are having their bike rally on Sunday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. from the North Liberty Park. Pot luck picnic.

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Rapids, Michigan. A composer, conductor, arranger and keyboard artist, he was listed by the Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the outstanding young men in America in 1971. The performance will cap months of rehearsal for some 120 Walkerton area residents. Participants are members of choirs from the Koontz Lake Missionary Church, Tyner United Methodist Church, Walkerton First United Presbyterian Church and Walkerton United Methodist Church. The teen-age “Pass-It-On group also is part of the community chorus. Soloists will be Sharon Klinedinst. Jeanie Jimerson, Lois Ross, John Frame and Steve Cramer. Narrators include Dr. Robert Ross. Glenn Jacob, Pauline Varge and Ingrid Boisxe. No admission will be charged; however, an offering will be received to help cover expenses.

Don Wyrtzen. co-composer of the “I Love America” musical, will deliver the sermon at the 10:30 worship service at the Walkerton United Methodist Church on June 13. That evening at 7:30 he will present a concert of sacred music in the church sanctuary. A leader in the field of inspira tional music. Wyrtzen is coming to Walkerton to direct the community chorus performance of "I Love America” on Saturday. June 12. at 7:30 p.m. at the John Glenn High School. The Walkerton United Methodist Church extends a warm welcome to the entire community to attend both the worship and evening concert in their church. NAME OMITTED Inadvertently omitted from last week’s article entitled First Spring Sports Banquet at John Glenn was the name of Robert Gerber in the listing of other records broken. Gerber broke the two-mile run record at 10:14 from 10:23.3 at the Marshall County Meet on Tuesday. May 25. when he won the two-mile run. He was awarded a trophy for this record The first nation to recognize the independence of the United States was France.

TIME TO FLY YOUR FLAG! Flv The Flag Proudly WHEREAS: All Americans display their flags proudly to show that we know what a privilege it is to be an American; WHEREAS: It has given heart, hope and strength to America ever since this Nation was born; WHEREAS: It has flown in times of trouble, in times of triumph as a symbol of America's unquenchable ideals ever since those ideals were first proclaimed; WHEREAS: It flies today as a sign that Americans proud of their country's stirring heritage are determined to carry the American dream forward; Let us, THEREFORE: Fly the Flag proudly. William T. Elkin President, Walkerton Town Board Linda Bridwell President, American Legion Auxiliary Amybelle Wardman Americanism Chairman Americans throughout the land will have the opportunity, this year, to participate personally in a mammoth salute to the 4th of July. Bicentennial celebration leaders are encouraging communities, businesses, organizations and individuals to fly the United States Flag continuously for 21 days from Flag Day (June 14) through Independence Day (July 4). Participation by people in villages, cities and towns throughout the United States of America will produce a nationwide display of the colors never before equaled in our history. In addition, a simultaneous nationwide ringing of bells for two minutes on July 4th will herald the signing of our Declararion of Independence. Communities, churches, schools and individuals will toll bells and carillons in conjunction with the ringing of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia at 2:00 p.m.. Eastern Daylight Time. The time selected is exactly 200 years from the precise moment that the Liberty Bell proclaimed the independence of our Nation. The time to get your flag, pole, halyard, bell, etc., ready is now. We urge every person within reach of this newspaper to join enthusiastically in this great and wonderful celebration. PAPER DRIVE SET The Cub Pack 293. Walkerton, will hold a paper drive on Saturday. June 26 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Please have papers bundled and at the curb for pick up. NOTICE There will be a meeting and election of the parent-advisory council Wednesday, June 16 al 1:00 p.m, at the superintendent's office of the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation. Patrons who are interested in the programming of Title I are invited to attend this meeting. NOTICE A copier machine will be on display and for use Friday, June 11 at the Walkerton Public Library, 510 Roosevelt Road, which is being considered for Ie nd-lease purchase. "Anyone who keeps the abil ity to see beauty never grows old." Kafka A little litter hurts a loti

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Civil Defense Unit To Be Organized Here The Walkerton Town Board is interested in reorganizing the C ivil Defense unit. Anyone who is in the immediate vicinity and over the age of 21 and is truly interested in the program, contact police chief. Clifford Ward, at the Walkerton Police Department. A school for new members will begin on June 16 at ' , :00 p.m. at the South Bend Police Department. Civil Defense will pay insurance and possibly in the future uniforms. P-L-J SCHOOL BOAPDNEWS Ihe Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 1. in the administration building. Superintendent Harold Muncie announced that the construction of the addition to the Walkerton Elementary School is progressing as planned. The consctruction will be completed in time for this fall’s classes. Mr. Richard Kickbush, principal of the Urey Middle School, has resigned his position effective June 14, 1976. Mr. Kickbush will be assigned a teaching position in the corporation for the coming school year. The Walkerton Superior Truck Sales will service the school buses for 1976-77. The next board meeting will be June 15. at 7:00 p.m. in the administration building. At this time sealed bids on the repair of the roofs at the Walkerton Elementary School and the Urey Middle School and the installation of an air conditioning unit at John Glenn High School will be opened by the board. Bicentennial Dress Contest In North Liberty A Bicentennial Dress Contest will be held Sunday. July 4. at 4:00 p.m. at the North Liberty Park There will be four trophies awarded. The categories arc Most Original — An absolute original. Most Authentic — The most authentic looking costume that is not an original. Children — ages to 12 years. Best Dressed Family I here is no pre-entry registration for this contest. Just be at the park at 4:00 lor an evening ot fun and entertainment. For further information, please contact Mrs. Audine Manuel. 656 8362. NORTH LIBERTY-GREENE ALUMNI TO MEET Ihe North Libertv-Greene Alum ni Association will gather on Satur day, June 12 for their annual ban quet to be held at the Serbian Church Grounds. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and dancing will follow from 9:30 to 1:30. Seniors and their dates are invited. In Hindu mythology the afterworld has 28 divisions, including one in which peo ole are required to eat cake Happy Ads bring happy feelings.