The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 December 1978 — Page 5

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The University of Kentucky volleyball team members are from left to right, front row: assistant coach Shirley Niezgodski. Heidi Hineline, Akron. Ohio; Amy Bieting, Ft. Thomas. Kentucky; Linda Jackowiak, South Bend; Debbie Sriver. Mishawaka; Julie Ryan. Walkerton; and Katie Payne, manager. Back row, left to right: coach Delphine Nemeth, South Bend; Jean Pritchard. Melbourne, Kentucky; Mary Freitag, South Bend; Rita Jane Miller, South Bend; Pam Browning. Ghent. Kentucky; Brenda Huenefeld, Covington. Kenturky; and Jean Downey, trainer. The team was the champion of the Southern Region II to advance them to the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) National Championships held in Tuscaloosa. Alabama, at the University of Alabana. last week, December 6-9. Kentucky volleyball, in only its second year as a varsity program, has progressed far enough to reach the Nationals. Only 24 teams in the country are good enough for that. The Lady Kats have recruited well. In their first year. 1977-78, Kentucky had one scholarship volleyball player. The rest of the team had been playing U.K. “Club” volleyball and had virtually no experience with true power volleyball. Head coach. Delphine Nemeth, brought home the talent. Nemeth, an All-American player. U.S.A, team member and Olympic alternate, recruited heavily in her native state, Indiana, a hot bed for volleyball talent. With her background and Kentucky's promise of full support. Nemeth landed four highly south after players from the Hoosier state. Linda Jackowiak. Rita Jane Miller, Julie Ryan and Debbie Sriver, all had offers from name volleyball schools. Utah State (Mary Jo Peppier) Southern Illinois. etc. But the quartet decided on Kentucky. The season ended for the Lady Kats in Alabama with a 33-22 season record. In the Nationals the Lady Kats played Rutgers. Ohio State University. Nebraska. San Diego State University and Utah State. Utah State took the title on Saturday evening by defeating UCLA, who placed second; Hawaii, third; Pepperdine University, fourth; San Diego State, fifth; University of Southern California. sixth; San Jose State, seventh; and Brigham Young, eighth. Club Enjoys Holiday Lunch The spirit of Christmas, love and fellowship was everywhere when ladies of the Walkerton Woman’s Club met for their annual Christmas luncheon at the Community Building in Walkerton on Friday. December 8.

Festive tables were set with colorful hobbie horses at each place as favors for the ladies to hang on their Christmas trees. Rev. Robert Bowman asked the Blessing. After the luncheon members were greeted by Mrs. Robert Bowman, president after 1 which all joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag and singing America. Beautiful, sincere devotions were given by Mrs. Basil Curl who began with a poem by an unknown author entitled 'What is the happiest season of the year?' Who could choose when there is so much beauty in each and every one? She reminded us that there is no limit on love. Mrs. Roy Powell, Mrs. Leonard Beaty and Mrs. Rudy Elder were greeted in song for the December birthdays. Mrs. Allen Seaholm with Miss Jane Keefe as accompanist led the group in singing Christmas carols. Mrs. Ray Jackson, program chairman, introduced Rev. Robert Bowman, who brought a lovely Christmas story to us, written by David Grayson and called A Day of Peasant Bread'. Mr. Grayson wrote that sometimes we expect too much of Christmas Day and reminded us that the rich as well as the poor need to be included in our hearts at Christmas time. He told of a Christmas when his wife prepared a lovely Golden Goose for dinner and then found her cousins couldn't come. When her husband decided to invite the weathicst people in town to join them, no one thought they would come, but they accepted gratefully, walking over thru the snow. After dinner and an afternoon of singing Christmas carols, and telling stories of their childhood, they left for home saying it was the most beautiful Christmas they could recall since childhood and that it was a day of real pleasantries. Then, with Mrs. Scaholm still leading with Jane Keefe at the piano Lionettes Lucille Dickson. Helen Hunter, Evelyn Schmidt, Viola Bregi and Betty Griffin (Dolly Parton) all dressed in holiday atjire did a real, uproarious, bell ringing hoe down to the tune of Jingle Bell Rock. Names were draw then and the beautiful Stiffel lamp was won by Evelyn Froyck. Marke Curl won the lovely afghan, made by Kathryn Lewis, and Judy Rush won the tablecloth. A very clever Shlhouette game was played and Mrs. Elfreda Onika was the lucky lady winning first prize. Members welcomed Mrs. Don King. Mrs. G. Oderwald and Mrs. Jennie Carollo as their guests for the day. Hostesses Crystal Lawrence, chairman, Lucille Dickson. Doris Schamer, Rose Fugger and Alice Carlasarre were thanked and prais-

ed for their dedicated work in making this Christmas party a real success and one that will long be remembered. WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Town Board met in regular session Monday with all four current members present. The minutes of the November 27 meeting w-re read and approved as presented. The main topic of discussion at this meeting was the Volunteer Fire Department. The board met with the Lincoln and Johnson Township trustees, Lloyd Stephenson and Dean Anderson on the fire contract. A tentative budget for the departement was presented by the Clerk-Treasurer. It was suggested that a similar budget be submitted with the contract. It was agreed that an SIB.OOO limit could be put into the contract as long as none of the three parties would be liable for anything in excess of that figure. The payment for the Control Center is still unsettled and will take more study. Chief Gene Brems discussed what he thought would be necessary expenses for 1979. The grass truck will have to have repairs. He also gave his monthly report consisting of three assists to police and ambulance, two assists to Polk Township Fire Department, one assist to Koontz Lake Fire Department; one fire and one training meeting. He also issued his report for the year to date: 62 call outs; 37 fires; 12 assists to Polk Township; one assist to Kingsbury; one assit to North Liberty; three assists to Koontz Lake, eight assists to the police and ambulance departments, 14 training meetings. 12 monthly meetings, two fire drills at the four schools and a total of 989 man hours. The new officers for the department for 1979 were approved by the Town Board after selection by the department. They are: Gene Brems, fire chief; John McGovern, assistant chief; Mike Corbett, president; Greg Back, secretary; Leßoy Hahn, treasurer; Pat Laisure, first captain; Roger Orcutt, second captain; Mike Amor, first lieutenant; Gary Wolfenbarger. second lieutenant; and Chuck Baker and Greg Williams, training officers. Bob Santo, a representative of Hughes Associates, was present to discuss the Community Develop ment Program. The Environmental Impact Assessment was presented and signed by board president Elkin. The notice of the finding was of no significant effect I on the environment and this notice I will be published for the public. 1

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 14, 1978

Mr. Santo announced the first project will be aerial photography of the town done b\ the lowest quote. Air Maps, of Elkhart. The irut ( itizen* Advisor. Committee will be meeting m the very near future to get organized. THANKS Mam thanks to my relatives, neighbors, friends, doctors and ministers for the thoughtfulness shown me during my recent injury. Also special thanks to our ambulance and 1 MT's. Vylet Baker The children of Flossie A. Finley wish to express their sincere thanks to the many neighbors, friends and relatives who helped so much during the loss of our dear mother. We wish to especially thank Rev. Paul Loucks and Rev. Lloyd George and Danny and Joe, of the Rannells Funeral Home, for their loving Christian kindness. God bless all of you. Mr. and Mrs. John Finley Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Huff Mr. and Mrs. William Finley Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson Mr. and Mrs. James Reed Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller Mr. and Mrs. Ben Finley We wish to thank all persons and merchants who made donations for the Head Start Christmas party. Parents of Head Start Children Shamrocks Lose To Powerful S.B. Gay Friday By Harry Griffey It looked like the “Land of the Giants” Friday night at North Liberty gym as the visiting Clay Colonials over-powered the Shamrocks 65-55. The shortest starter was 6'l” guard Mark Tarner and the tallest 6'7” Joe Meyer. rhe game plan on the part of the Shamrocks was a slowdown and stall to get the bigger Colonials out of their tough zone. They wanted to keep their offense spread out in four corners and take only the high percentage shot. The young Shamrocks found out how hard it is to play this type of offense as they took some forced shots when they lost patience waiting. As expected the fans did not like this and were vocal about it but coach Glen Keel had his charges prepared for the crowd. The first score of the game came at 6:03 of the first quarter with Dave Miller popping one in from about 10 feet. The next score came at 4:35 shen Bruce Griffev made one of two free throws. Miller got another basket on a tip-in and Liberty's Todd Allsop sank one from the side to make the score 4-3. Joe Meyer used his size and muscle to get two points from underneath while Tarner sank a bucket from 10 foot. Liberty didn't score again until Jeff Martin made two free throws at 1:37. The Colonials got four more points and Griffey got a tip-in at 0:28 but he committed his third foul at 0:14 causing him to spend some time on the bench. The quarter ended with Clay on top 13-6. The second quarter found things going pretty much as expected with Liberty holding on to the ball and with Clay using their height to get some good shots underneath. The Shamrocks were scrappy but were not used to the physical game the Colonials brought with them. The half ended with Gay out infront 28 16. The second half saw the Colonials going to the bucket with more intensity. It was in the third quarter that they began to pull away from the Shamrocks and build a sizeable lead. The 6'4” 200 pound Tom Butler used his bulk to good advantage as he got eight points from underneath the basket. Liberty's Mark Vanderhagen found

his favorite spot at the top of the key and swished in four to pace Liberty’s weaker attack in the third quarter. At the break the Colonial lead hail swelled to I" points. 47-30. During the fourth period even though the home learn was down be I" points, there was a gtxxj show of enthusiasm for the Shamrocks be a group of boys seated behind the team. It was good to see this in the I iberty students who in the past have been just the opposite. It looks as though school spirit may be returning to North Liberty after an absence of some years. 1 hanks to those boys and a word of encouragement to them and others. Meanwhile there was much scoring by both teams as they went to the basket consistently. Butler led the Colonials with 19 points followed by Tarner with 17 and Dave Miller with 14. Vanderhagen paced the Shamrocks with 16 and John Gouker had 11. Gay B-Team Nips Shamrocks Cay's tough zone defense held off the Shamrocks to two points to their 10 in the first quarter, but gained the momentum in the second period to come close at 20-16. After the break the Shamrocks continued playing good ball and in the fourth period were able to fight their way back as the press hurt the Colonials. An inbounds steal and basket by Dave Hartsough tied the game at 33. but they weren’t able to hold on as Cay finally came out on top. Rick Stefaniak led with 14 points and Jeff Donathan had 13. North Liberty was 3-1 after this game. Box Score Gay fg ft fta p Meyer 4 12 2 Butler 8 3 5 2 D. Miller 7 0 0 3 Guy 0 0 0 3 Tarner 7351 Roden 2 0 0 2 Moorman 0 0 0 0 Miller 0 0 0 1 Adams 0 0 0 1 Burke 10 0 2 Stevenson 0002 TOTALS 29 7 12 19 North Liberty Gouker 4342 Griffey 2 2 5 4 Allsop 2 4 5 2 Price 112 1 Martin 112 2 Davis 2 0 0 3 Vanderhagen 6440 Summers 0 0 0 0 O’Connor 0120 Donathen 1110 Lemert 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 19 17 25 14 NEWS FROM THE POSTAL SERVICE Postmaster Robert Aw aid is reminding customers that for the best service this Christmas season they should use Zip Codes, place their return address in the upper left corner of the envelope and use proper postage. “By following these suggestions.” Postmaster Aw aid says, “customers will be assured good mail sen ice this holiday season." It is important, the Walkerton postmaster said, that families “double check” envelopes and cards to be certain that proper postage is affixed. Envelopes without postage will be returned to senders, if possible, or delayed by postage due procedures. When the return address is placed on envelopes bearin holiday greetings, it also helps remind friends of one’s current address. And, if the family to whom a holiday message is sent moved more than a year ago. it cannot be forwarded. With a return address. Postmaster Awald says, such letters are returned to the sender with a notation that the forwarding "order” has expired. Don’t laugh at others’ mistakes —it may be your turn next. Life is an adventure—a one-way trip so live it well as you go along the way.