The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 August 1979 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 105; NUMBER 10

St. Patrick’s To Have First Kindergarten At the request of parents, and through the combined efforts of I ather Letko and the St. Patrick Women's Club, a Kindergarten will open for the first time at St. Patrick School. An attractive room with wall-to-wall carpeting, new furniture and up-dated learning materials will enhance the learning situation. Sister Marv Rosclda. P.HJ.C. of \ncilla College is lixiking forward to working with 20 youngsters enrolled for the morning session. She has attended a Workshop for Kingergarten teachers in Washington. DC. to get acquainted with the latest trends in earlv childhood education. Building upon perceptual and motor skills, she will endeavor to form a solid foundation lor future learning activities. Ihe faculty for the 1979-80 school year are: Mrs. Sue Chase, 5-6 grade; Mrs Rose Waller, .3 4 grade; Sister Marv Clementine, 1-2 grade; and Sister Mary Euthemia, working with children who have learning disabilities. School will begin with Orientation for teachers on August 27-28. Children will meet for a full day of school on Wednesday, August 29. Ihe hot lunch program under the able direction of Florence Stewart will start with the first dav. Hot lunches are 51.75 per child including milk. Recess milk is 10 cents a dav or 50 cents per week. Lunch money is paid at the beginning of each week on a Monday. Families who are in the low income bracket or for some other reason qualify for a reduced rate in the lunch program may sign a requisition paper either with Father Letko or the principal. Ihe book fee is S3O.(X) per child payable at the office any dav next week from 9:00 11:00, August 20-24. I union and bus fee is $120.00 per family for the entire year. I his can be paid at the beginning of the year or in quarterly installments. Food Stamp Office Here In Walkerton Have you ever wondered about the Food Stamp Program and how it can help you meet rising fcxxl costs? Your questions can be answered right here in Walkerton! An Action’s F<xxi Stamp Mobile office will be in Walkerton every Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. 512 Georgia Street. To find out if you are eligible stop by the office. For further information call Action, Inc., 1-284-9581 South Bend, of Rev. David Barnett, 586-3301. Walkerton. Cross Country To Start At JG On August 20 The John Glenn High School cross country team will begin practice on Monday. August 20 at 9:00 a.m. Participants should have their physicals prior to practice and physical slips may be obtained at the high school office.

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Cathedral of St. James, in South Bend, was the setting for the I I 40 a.m. August 11th marriage of Paula Jean Payton and James I . Maiecki. Dean Bizarro officiated the Nupital Mass. Mr. and Mrs. James Pay ton. Dallas, lexas, formerly of Walk erton, arc the parents oi the bride. Ihe bride is a graduate of John Glenn High School and Indiana University. She is presently employed with JESSE. at Urev Middle School. Walkerton, as a Special Education teacher. Ihe grixmi is the son of Mrs. Rachel Powell, Plymouth and Mr. Ed. Maiecki, North Judson. He is a graduate of John Glenn High School, Holy Cross Junior College and attended Notre Dame. Mag Holden. Bloomington, was the matron of honor. Marilyn Pugsley, Walkerton, was the bridesmaid. Best man was Tom Stark, Griffith. and Bill Payton. brother of the bride. Dallas, Texas, was the groomsman. Ushers were Alan Northam, cousin of the bride, Walkerton, and Erl Henry. Knox. Ihe newlyweds left the reception at the church hall for Colorado. They will be at home in Walkerton. FIREMEN NEEDED Ihe Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department is in need of more men. In applying you must be 21 years old and live in the cits limits of Walkerton. Contact Gene Brems, 586-3720. NOTICE The Oregon Township Senior Citizens Club will meet on Thursday. August 16. at 12:30 p.m. at the Koontz Lake Conservation club house. All members should bring a covered dish. Peanuts contain more protein per pound than a pound of steak.

SBCSC Board To Meet Monday In North Liberty An important meeting of the School Board concerning the future of the North Liberty-Greene schtxils will be held on Mondav, August 20. commencing at ’’JO p.m. in the high school gym. It is imperative that we demonatrate concern for our schools. Ihe following issues will be discussed: (1) Retention of a communitv high schix)l for Liberty-Greene Tow nship; (2) Status of the North Liberty Elementary School; (3) School transportation plans; (4) Ihe effect of proposed changes on our children; (5) Alternative proposals; and (6) Condition of the existing North Liberty Elementary School building. A public meeting conducted bv (he Citizens Committee will be held immediately following the Schixd Board meeting. Be there August 20. at 7:30 p.m. Citizens Committee for North Liberty-Greene Township Schools FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC AUGUST 23 A free blood pressure clinic will be held for the Starke County Seniors on Thursday, August 23, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Koontz Lake Conservation club house. BUS TO JAMBOREE A fan bus will be leaving for the football jamboree at Bremen on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. from Tyner and at 6:45 p.m. from John Glenn. A charge of 50 cents will be made and parents are welcome also.

August 23 Is Caucus Date For Republicans Ihe Republican Convention will be held on August 2L 19’9 at the Community Building at ”30 p m The Convention is to be held h r the purpose of selecting the nominees for all town officers to be elected at the ensuing t< wn election. Legion Auxiliary Flea Market Set For Sept. 7 & 8 Orvill Easterday Unit 189, American Legion Auxiliary met in regu lar session for their August meeting conducted bv Mrs. Robert Wardman, president. Special thoughts. "Just For Today" were given bv the chaplain which opened the meeting. More definite plans were made for the Flea Market and Art and ( raft Sale to be held on September ” and 8 at the Post Home. Ihe members were reminded that this activity is open to anyone to display their items. It was decided to serve sandwiches, coffee and pop on the dates of the Market and Sale. Mrs. Douglas Brovoid again urged the members to renew their membership as the first membership drive for the American Legion Auxiliary ends September 9 when Ihe American legion and its Auxiliary meet at Knightstown Home, Knightstown, Indiana, for the annual Home Dav picnic. I he president remarked the publications of the Auxiliary — Nation al News and the Hoosier Auxiliary News have a wealth of information tor the chairmen and all members. Ihe National ( hairmen will have the working information after the National Convention which is held in August in Houston. Lexas. Several chairmen reports were given with special emphasis being put on Communications and Leadership. Ihe ABC s for members lor Leadership were read urging — Attend your Unit and District meetings regularly. Be a working member —a few hours monthly will qualify you. these being just a few of the letters covered. It was noted by the Americanism chairman, quoting from the publication. The Firing Line, nuclear power is an element of the "NoNukes" movement and this group is haven for many Communist groups, radicals and members of the Far Left and activists in the anti-Vietnam War movement ?A short history of Virginia Dare, the first child born in the New World, was given by the chairman along with a poem taken from "Freedom Speaks". "Columbus" by Joaquin Miller. Special reports will be given by the Knightstown Home Chairman and the Music Chairman at the September meeting according to Mrs. Wardman. In closing the meeting, the Chaplain read: "1 have fought a good fight. 1 have finished my course. 1 have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. For achievements we give thanks; for failures we ask forgiveness; for challenges we are grateful; tor God's love and direction we acknowledge our dependence. I The word "salary" derives from the Latin salartum, originally "money given to Roman soldiers to buy salt." i

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Democrat Caucus Set For Aug. 24 In Walkerton Ihe Democratic (< nventmn will bt held < n August 24 19"9. a t the Community Building at " 40 p m I he Convention is to be held h r the purpe.se of selecting the nominees for all town officers to be decb I at the ensuing town election. Head Start To Be Held Again This Year Ihe St. Joseph Counts Prciect Head Start Pre,gram will again hold classes this fall at both Walkerton and North Liberty Ihe class at Walkerton will enroll three-vear odds and the class at North Liberty will be held for four-vear-olds. I here are two requirements for eligibility and they are the child's age and the family income must fall within the guideline set bv the U. S. Department of labor. (one family in every ten whose income is over this guideline mav be eligigle). However, children with handicaps are eligible irregardlcss of family income. if the child lives with the North liberty (South Bend Communitv School Corporation) Schix;! district he or she must be four-vears-old on or before October 1. 19”9, in order to enroll in this coming program year. If the child lives within the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School district, he or she must be three or four-vears-old on or before August H. 19"'9. I he Head Start Program is a preschool rediness program which enrolls four-scar olds ithree-vear olds at Walkerton), it's comprehensive nature can benefit the whole family. It also offers mans activities for the parents such as "slimhners." "training tor effective parenting, ' opportunities to finish high schcad and meeting with other parents to explore common interests such as understanding their children and themselves. Ihis year there will be a home program tor families who live too far from the Head Start (.enters. If there are families who have not been contacted, who would like to be a part of either the Center or Home Program, more information can be obtained by calling 1-282-2831 during office hours or bv writing to St. Joseph County Project Head Start. Social Service Office, 608 South St. Joseph Street. South Bend, Indiana 46618 or calling 656-89 7 6 before 8:00 a.m. LOOK WHAT’S NEW AT THE LIBRARY! John Glenn art students have their work on display in the library. C ome on in and see the local talent. And if you feel inspired to do something, then check out the books on our "Do It Yourself" display Here you will find information on creating, repairing and maintaining things around your home. Ihe library is also participating in a revolving btxik collection Every two (2) months we will receive about 45 bixiks from another library Ihe subjects included are: mysteries, romances, science fiction, inspirational bcxiks, west erns and large print books. "Charity is the spice of riches. Old Proverb