The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 March 1977 — Page 2

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Something unusual took place at Walkerton Elementary* School on Monday. March 14. The John Adams High School Taxidermy Club from South Bend was invited by Mrs. Wesley to present an educational demonstration. This pressentation focused attention on how to preserve birds and mammals in a lifelike status, the process of taxidermy. Students observed procedures of mounting, tanning and skinning as the students explained various techniques involved in the taxidermy process. The club members making the presentation to the 500 Walkerton students were Gary MeCrazcken. president; John Hedge, vice president; Kelly Sweeney, secretary; Gary Forster, treasurer; other members in attendance were Sanders Elliott. John Puchala, Keven Newcomer. Geanne Pietrzal and Michelle Grant. The John Adams Taxidermy Club was organized by Mrs. Wesley’s husband. Roger, a science teacher at John Adams High School in South Bend. The club is the first high school taxidermy club in Northern Indiana Two policies that have been extablished for the club are that a member will never kill an animal and all dead animals are to be frozen 48 hours to prevent any disease or complications of any sort. If no

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cause of death is know n an autopsy is performed. Careful records are kept throughout the process. Mrs. Wesley’s efforts to expand the educational horizons of her students and others at Walkerton Elementary were expressed in the student’s excitement, appreciation and enthusiasm. The students thoroughly questioned the club members about taxidermy and studied each specimen with fascination. The science education of the students has been greatly enhanced by the incorporation of this excellent extra-curricular program. RAINBOW NEWS Nancy Peterson. Worthy Advosor. presided at the regular meeting of the Walkerton Assembly. Order of Rainbow for Girls Monday evening. March 14. It was announced that following the April 11 meeting a reception will be held honoring Miss Peterson. who is Grand Representative to Illinois. Friends are welcome to attend the reception to be held on the first floor of the Masonic Temple April 18 the Assembly will be inspected by Mrs. Alfred Drews.

photo by Michael Pearish Grand Deputy of District 26. A 12:30 luncheon will be served prior to the meeting starting at 1:30 p.m. Three candidates will be given the initiatory degree. Mother Advisor. Florence Erickson. will attend a Mother Advisor Luncheon and meeting at Warsaw Sunday. April 15. Rainbow board members are encouraged to attend with the Mother Advisor. The assembly still has candy on hand to be sold, and the money turned in as soon as possible. WALKERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS On Monday evening. March 14. at the Walkerton Public Library meeting. Rev. William Hughes was appointed vice-president. It was also voted to order table and chairs for the children’s department. Also a reminder that anyone who has poor eyesight might be interested in free hearing machines from the Library of Congress. Your librarian will be glad to order

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these. You also receive a free book list and can listen to novels by either record or tape. Don’t forget, the library has a duplicator for public use. Please support your public Library. It is your only culture for your community and for your reading pleasure. BOWLING NEWS Suburban League Dad & Lad’s 28 12 Jim’s Head Shop 25 15 Pizza Place 23 17 Baker’s Standard 21 19 Johnson's Insurance 19 21 Dave & Ray’s 16 24 Mercer’s Bev er. House 15 25 Precision Pallet 13 27 High team series: Mercer’s Beverage House 2554, Pizza Place 2522, Dad & Lad’s 2517. High team game: Mercer’s Beverage House 925. Pizza Place 904, Mercer's Beverage House 895. High individual series handicap: R. Nebelung676. R Vcrmilver 666. B. Ochs t>43. High individual game handicap: J. Matthews 265. D. Huff 260, R. Nebelung 257. Friday Morning Coffee League Stuntz Pine Forest 23'/i bVj Collins Construction 23 9 Pizza Bowl Lancs 19 13 Avon 15 17 Koontz Lake Hardware 13'/i 18'/i ' Truckstops of America 13 19 c I n ( hem 12 20 The Inn 9 23 1 High team scries: Pizza Bowl

lanes 1652. Ktxmtz Lake Hardware 1587, Collins Construction 1579. High team game: Koontz Lake Hardware 605, Collins Construction 595, The Inn 589. High individual scries: Donna W(xxi 487, Carol Aitken 485, Eleanor Knight 465. High individual game: Donna Wood 221, Mary Paschen 177, Carol Aitken 174. Walkerton Kings & Queens Lucky Strikes 31'/i 12*/i Jokers 28 16 Farmers 24 20 Twinkle Toes 20 24 Alley Cats 20 24 Hot Shots 18*/i 25*/i Lucky Four 17 27 Impossibles 17 27 High team series: Farmers 1921, Lucky Strikes 1910, Jokers 1862. High team game: Jokers 675, Farmers 671. Lucky Strikes 650. Men high series: Norm Hostetler 550, Danny O'Connor 525, Dick Eby 514. Men's high game: Danny O’Connor 221, Norm Hostetler 206. Jim Jackson 200. Women’s high series: Doris Schmeltz 505, Ruby Stratton 493, Dene Hensley 484. Women's high game: Dene Hensley 214. Doris Schmeltz 211, Louise Whitmer 184. NOTICE The Koontz Lake Senior Citizens will hold their next meeting on March 17 at 12:00 noon in the Koontz Lake Conservation club with a pot luck luncheon. Wearing of the green for St. Patrick's Day. "Old wine and an old friend are good provisions." George Herbert