The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 July 1979 — Page 5

K QF C HELPS THE RETARDED SBhHHk. f % ^3 • i I'o \ i \ B-1 I ; ito TKmHI — photo by Michael Pearish The Walkerton Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick’s Council 5709, completed their second annual drive for the mentally retarded citizens. The drive held on April 6 and 7 was co-sponsored by the Tootsie Roll Company. A Tootsie Roll was gjven to each donor in appreciation of their generosity. Pictured from the left are Doug Rice, K of C community director and chairman of the drive; Richard Cleary who is accepting the check as director of the St. Joseph County Council for the Retarded and Chuck Dobis, Grand Knight of Council 5709. The drive netted $743.89. The Kof C’s would like to thank again all who donated time or money to this worthy cause. They also would like to thank the merchants who let them warm themselves in the entrances of their stores and some even offered coffee.

HOLD JOHNSON TOWNSHIP FARM BUREAU PICNIC The Johnson Township Farm Bureau picnic was held on Sunday, July 8, at the home of Mrs. Alma Daube with a carry-in dinner. Mrs. Esther Kaufman gave the table prayer. The afternoon was spent visiting and with games of bingo. Winners were Ann Spencer, Mrs. Harold Knowlton, Floyd Dipert and Mrs. Daube. Tiffany Hesters received the award for the youngest present;

Esther Kaufman, for the oldest woman present; and Sidney Smith for the oldest male present. Those on the committee were Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy Johnson, Mrs. Ann Spencer and Martha Mull. UNCOLN TOWNSHIP CLUB MEETS The Lincoln Township Homemakers Extension Club met on Tuesday, July 3, at the Walkerton Community Building with 22 members present answering by telling of their favorite historical charac-

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ter. The minutes were read by Nora Hahn and the treasurer’s report by Nedra Smith. Our new president, Helen Decker, presided. The club dues have been raised to $2.50 a year. Committee for the day consisted of Dorothy Walsh, Hazel Arseneau and Dora Ochs, who served delicious angel food cake, ice cream and strawberries. Bingo was played with everyone winning prizes. There will be a. cancer sewing next Wednesday. The annual picnic dinner will be

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JULY 12, 1979

held at 12:00 noon for our August meeting. Don’t forget your white elephants as we will hold the annual sale. Naomi Keeling and Anna Steele will be on the committee. Be sure to come and lets have a good sale.

POTATO CREEK FESTIVAL “Tater Trot” Entry Blank The second annual 10,000 meter (6.2 miles) Tater Trot. A new course this year that begins in beautiful Potato Creek State Recreation Area and finishes in North Liberty, Indiana. There will be splits at one and three miles along with aid stations. Trophies awarded to first place finishers in each division. Tater Trot TeeShirts to all finishers. Name Address City State Zip Tee-Shirt Size: S M L XI Division Entered Race Divisions MEN”S: Open 18-29; Sub-Master 30-39; Master 40-49; 50/Over and 17/Under. WOMEN’S: Open 18-39; Master 40-49; 50/Over and 17/Under SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 The race will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Potato Creek State Recreation Area. (Refund on park fee upon presentation of receipt). The course is hilly and partly cross country. Entries and $4.00 fee must be received no later than Thursday, August 9, 1979. Make checks payable to “Tater Trot” Committee and mail to: HARRY GRIFFEY, Race Director 64803 SState Road 23 North Liberty, Indiana 46554 Phone 656-3375 1 hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against any of the sponsor and/or officials of the Potato Creek “Tater Trot” of any and all injuries suffered by me in any connection with said event. 1 attest and verify that I will be sufficiently conditioned to compete in this foot race. (parent/guardian’s signature if under 18)

I The quilt that was made bv all “ the county clubs will be quilted at ‘ the 4-H Fair. Tickets for the quilt I arc sl.ooeach. "It is well for the heart to be 1 naive and for the mind not to be. Anatole France