The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 August 1979 — Page 8

AVGUST 2. 1979 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

Celebrate 25th Anniversary ** , „^r M * \ P * - 1v ‘ ■ IV 1 ♦ rMHB * m /’■■■ Ralph and Bonnie Sullivan. North Liberty, were surprised by 30 guests in their home on Saturday. July 28. at 4:00 p.m. Hosts for the 25th anniversary party were their daughters. Deborah and Denise Sullivan. Ralph and Bonnie were married in the First United Presbyterian Church. Walkerton, on July 31. 1954. Returning from South Bend to a house full of guests was really a surprise. Punch, cake and ice cream was served in the dining room. A special thanks to all for the lovely gifts received.

Naturalist Activities At Potato Creek THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 10:00 A.M. TRUTLE TROT — Learn about the turtles of the park. 45 minutes. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Find out how to earn a neat patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — Learn about a Ribbon Snake. Beet: By Boulder At Beach. 3:30 P.M. WHY KNOTS? — Learn a couple good camping knots. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. RACCOON RAMBLE — Search for signs of these furry little critters. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 4. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 10:00 A.M. RAVINE RAMBLE — An off trail walk to explore the ravine of the creek. Long pants, sturdy shoes and insect repellent recommended. I'/j hours. Meet: Boat Launch Parking Lot. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Find out how to earn a patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — The Box Turtle will be

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The National Board of Christian Education of the Brethren Church has announced that they will be sponsoring a four member team of young people to help with Vacation Bible School at the First Brethren Church, in North Liberty. Ihe team members show n, left to right, are ( hip Keplinger from Washington, DC.; Kathy Wilson, Masontown. Pa.; Shirley Swihart, Roann. Ind.; and Dean Showalter, from Sarasota, Florida.

todays feature. Meet: By Boulder At Beach. 3:30 P.M. HERBAL HOUR — Find out how the settlers and Indians used plants to cure their ills. Meet: Boat Rental. 8:30 P.M. FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - DEATH OF A LEGEND is tonights movie. It seperated fact from fiction about wolves. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 7. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 10:30 A.M. WILDFLOWERS OR WEEDS — See the summer wildflowers of the park. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — A patch program for all ages. Come sign up! Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — Potato Puppets will perform a brief play. Meet: By Boulder At Beach. 2:30 P.M. NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP — Bring your camera and get a few tips on how to take good pictures. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. CRITTER RACES — Catch a critter and bring it to the races. No feathered or furry ones please. Meet: Beach. 8:30 P.M. OWL PROWL — Experience the woods after dark. 1 ‘/i

The Bible School sessions will be held at the church from August 6 to 10, 9:00 to 12:00 each day. The Crusader team will also be featured in the Sunday worship services on August 12 at 9:30 a.m. Their ministry includes personal sharing, music, and puppetry. 1 here will be four classes for the children, kindergarten, primary, middler, and juniors. The public is cordially invited to the Vacation Bible School sessions and Sunday worship service.

hours. Meet: Boat Rental. SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 8:00 A.M. FOR THE BIRDS - Join us on this morning bird walk. Bring your binoculars. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 10:00 .M. HIDDEN HOMES — Look for signs of the animals houses. Some off trail walking. 45 minutes. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Find out how to earn a really neat patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — Turtles are the featured animals of the day. Meet: By Boulder At Beach. 2:30 P.M. FROG FROLIC — Look for these frivolous frogs by the lake. You might get your feet wet. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. SHORE PATROL — Discover the wonders of nature along the shore during the evening. Meet: Picnic Area 4. MONDAY, AUGUST 6 9:30 A.M. EDIBLE PLANTS — Learn about a few of these edibles you probably have in your yard. 45 minutes. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 11:00 A.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Sign up for this patch program for all ages. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. WOODLAND WONDERS — Come for an easy stroll through the woods to see the wonders found there. Meet: Boat Rental. 8:30 P.M. FIREFLY FANTASY — Walk along hiking trail #1 to see the changes of the evening. I'A hours. Meet: Picnic Area 7. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 9:00 A.M. OUR FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS — See a few of our pretty birds. Bring your binoculars. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 11:00 A.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Work for a patch and learn about nature too. Meet: Boat Rental. 11:45 A.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — The Eastern Box Turtle is todays feature. Meet: By Boulder At Beach. 7:00 P.M. — NATURE BINGO — An educational and fun time for all. Prizes for winners. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 8:30 P.M. HOW ANIMALS HIDE — A slide show of how the animals in the park protect themselves. Meet: Picnic Area 7. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 10:00 A.M. WHERE IS HIKING TRAIL #1? — Walk along the lake and through the field to see the variety of life here. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — A patch program for all ages. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — The Hog Nose Snake will be shown. Meet: Beach. 3:00 P.M. MICRO HIKE — Focus on the magnificent world. 45 minutes. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. UGLY PLANT HIKE — Help us hunt for the ugliest plant in the park. Meet: Boat Rental. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 10:00 A.M. BIKE HIKE — Ride the bike trail to discoveries about nature. Bring your bike or rent one of ours. VA hours. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Come work for a neat patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — Learn about the Northern Brown Snake. Meet: Beach. 3:00 P.M. HOW DIRT IS MADE — Come hear and see how our dirt is created and maintained. Meet: Boat Rental. 7 00 P.M. SHORE WALK — Explore the shoreline of the lake with us during the changes of the evening. Meet: Picnic Area 4. SERVICE NEWS WITCHITA FALLS. Texas - Airman ( heryl A. Crane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A.

To Celebrate 50th Anniversary l l/ Si fl V fid 1 I II 11 I i I x I'l $ K « 1 I II I A f jS Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph P. Cecrle, of 704 Monroe Street, Walkerton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday, August Sth from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1000 Georgia Street. Walkerton, Indiana. The former Margaret Gappa and Rudolph Cecrle were married August 5, 1929, at Knox. Indiana. They have lived in Walkerton 40 years where Mr. Cecrle taught in the High School 22 years. The couple have two children. John of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Esther Burke, of Pleasant Hill, California. There are two grandsons. Friends and relatives are asked to come, but the Cecrlcs have requested that no gifts be given.

Crane Sr., of 201 Illinois St., Walkerton, Indiana, has graduated from the U. S. Air Force course for dental specialists at Sheppard Air Force Base, here. Graduates of the course earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Airman Crane studies dental anatomy and radiological techniques. She is being assigned to the USAF Hospital at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, for duty with a unit of the Alaska Air Command.

CARDS KSOF^i THANKS

Many thanks to the friends, rela

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tives, Dr. Lewis Moosey, LaPorte Hospital, Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home, O. E. S., NusbaumElkin Funeral Hame and Rev. Edwin Shelly for their cards, visits and kindnesses shown Mrs. Agnes Abrams. Sons. Daughters, Grandchildren And Brothers Os Agnes L. Abrams Words cannot express our thanks and appreciation to our friends and relatives during the loss of our mother and grandmother. A very special thanks to the Walkerton EMT’s Larry Dill, Charles Decker and Wanda Hiler for all their help. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones Mr. and Mrs. Henry Paschen Mrs. Paula Bell Contrary to popular belief, turtles do not live for hundreds of years. Between 120 and 150 years is the average.