The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 October 1980 — Page 10

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - OCTOBER 9, 1980

SHAMROCK VOLLEYBALL B-TEAM a If WrTr® If' »yB I P Th A Will Cl i > f%bmß ?/ JL << TW >*■ JH From left to right are the B-Team volleyball players at North Liberty, front row: Michele Vicski, Cynthia Miko, Karen Coddens and Tammy Griffin. Middle row: Jody Vicsik, Kim Workman, Patricia ,McDonell, Patricia Hayes, Donna Suth and Karon Kohn. Back row: Pamela Jaworski, Bonnie Bejma, Chris Rzepnicki, Mary Vanderhagen and Donna Swoverland. — phot by Michael Pearish

Club Hears Story Os Colonial Women At Friday Meeting "You've come a long way baby." said Florence Jefferies, guest speaker of the Rochester Woman's Club as she spoke before the Walkerton Woman s Community Club on Friday, Octobe 3. Special guests for the day were 16 members of the North Liberty Woman's Club and their president. Mrs. Osborne Fisher. Also present was Mrs. Lorene Rauschke. president of the Rochester s Woman's Club. Mrs. Jefferies was speaking about the life style of the Colonial Women of 200 years ago. The poor women of the period, she said, endured immeasurable

A Mexicali Tailgate Party

For some people, the best I part of football season is tailgating . . . those festive picnics that take place in stadium parking lots before football games. Amid all the excitement of a college or pro game, tailgating has become a tradition in many areas across the country. People even have at-home tailgate parties before watching a game on TV. Whether you’re a veteran at tailgating or planning your first party, a key element is to have plenty of good food on hand, especially if you’re invaded by ‘‘nibbiers'’ from other groups For added fun. plan a theme around your gathering Have a Mexican fiesta tailgate complete with Tacos made with the snappy flavor of Kraft barbecue sauce. Keep the filling hot in a wide mouth thermoi, and pack the toppers in separate air-tight containers. Round | out the menu with other Mexican favorites and enjoy a “make-your-own" feast. Brightly colored plates, napkins and tablecloths give the fiesta south of the border appeal Just be sure to get in your seats before kick-off time! Tacos 1 lb ground beef 3/4 cup Kraft barbecue sauce 1/4 cup water

hardships for there was no running water, no electricity, no bath tubs, and no furnaces. They carded wool, wore home spun dresses, plucked feather to make bedding, made soap, invented herbal medicines. made butter, smoked meats, did many, many other things and generally lived in a crosded three room cabin. The wealthy women, however, fared somewhat better for they had indentured slaves. They wore imported dresses of silk with hoops and bustles. The dresses were low cut. so it is said, to enable them to nurse their babies more readily. Their homes were built with wide staircases to take care of the fashionable dresses. They wore their i hair piled high on their heads. Their shoes, made of dog hide, were the same for either foot and 'tis said that the saying "putting on

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1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chili powder 10 12 tortillas Oil Chopped tomatoes Shredded lettuce Kraft sharp natural Cheddar cheese, shredded

the dog" originated from that era. All women were cautioned not to used their minds to tax their brains, the thinking was reserved for the men. The women had no money and the church was one of the few places they could go. Invitations were sent for funerals and this was considered a social function. It was said education was a waste of time so consequently few women could read or w rite. It was during the time of Abigail Adams that women began to have an awareness of themselves. They ( fiegan to do needlework, make decorative rugs for their homes, to paint on glass. The rich sewed their own dresses, held social functions. dances and balls. They began toemerge in their own right. From the time they used isinI glass, deer horns and cows feet to ( make gelatin. Mrs. Jefferies con-

Brown meat, drain. Stir in barbecue sauce, water, onion and chili powder. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fry tortillas in hot oil until tender. Fold in half. Continue frying until crisp; drain. Fill each with meat mixture. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.

cluded "You've come a long way baby." to open up your package of jello! Alfreda Onika, Department Conservation Chairman introduced Mrs. Jefferies. The business meeting was conducted by Verda Karn, president, who read an original poem about the speaker growing up as a young ladv. Words of welcome were given to the guests and members. Lucille Dickson gave the devotions reading from the poem "I shall pass through this world but once."' Author unknown. Preceding her talk Mrs. Jefferies who is a member of the Rochester Woman's C lub and 1H Conservation Department Chairman, gave these helps to save energy: conserve water, turn off unneeded lights, turn down thermostats, wash clothes in cold water, turn off vour oxen 15 minutes before food is scheduled to be done and let it remain in the oven for that time. Mrs. Victor Schmidt presented traveling flags to the club, one an American Flag and the other a flag of the GFWC. An announcement was made of the 13th District IFC "Oth Annual Convention to be held October 15. 1980 at the Holiday Inn. Elkhart. Helen Bowman. Ways and Means Committee Chairman reminded members of the bake sale (no crafts) to be held at the Farmers State Bank. October 11. at 9 a.m. She asked to have wrapped baked goods in the bank by 8:45 a.m. Order forms for selections made from the "Project Catalog", are to be turned in at the next meeting, October 17. Florence Vische reported 18 subscriptions to the Indiana Club Woman. Isel McCombs gave the blessing preceding the dessert luncheon. Every table had a favorite fall decoration of each of the hostesses who were Evelyn Schmidt. Anne Gray. Isel McCombs. Marjorie Clarke. Bess Ferverda. Cleo Aw aid and Thelma Lawrence. NOTICE The third annual St. Joseph County Right to Life Ba/aar entitled. "A Family Circus." will be held on Saturday and Sunday. October 25 and 26 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. 815 N. Michigan Street. South Bend. Co-chairing the event are Linda VandeWalle and Patti Zych. Special booths will include handmade dolls, needlework, baked goods, plants, crafts, a yum-yum tree, stocking stuffers and refresh-

Bean Salad Has Middle Eastern Flavor Subtle seasonings of Middle Eastern cuisine flavor this tempting salad of kidney beans, either home-cooked or canned, onion, tomato and cucumber. Chopped parsley and mint add bright specks of color and, in combination with olive oil and lemon juice, give this salad its distinctive flavor. Include this tasty marinated bean salad in a picnic or barbecue menu of grilled steak, hamburger or chicken. It could easily accompany an exotic lamb or poultry entree throughout the year. Middle Eastern Bean Salad 3 cups cooked or canned 1 tablespoon chopped kidney beans fresh mint or 2 . 1 medium onion, coarsely teaspoons dried mint chppped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large tomato, diced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 cucumber, peeled and 1/2 teaspoon salt diced 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup chopped parsley Romaine Drain beans,combine with onion, tomato, cucumber, parsley and mint. Beat together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toaa to coat thoroughly. Chill 2 hours. Mix and serve in bowl lined with romaine. Makes 6 servings.

ments. Also an educational b<xnl which will explain the purpose the St. Joseph County Right to I it w ill also be there. The ba/aar will be open froj 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. ot Saturday and from noon until 4 i p.m. on Sunday. GET TOGETHER Mrs Gladvs Sheneman, of Nori Liberty. Mrs. Mable Zehner. < Walkerton. Mrs. Martha Lemeri of LaPa/, and Mrs. Helen Nev. comer, of South Bend, along will their husbands, enjoyed dinner t get her last Wednesday at th ( ambridge Inn. South Bend. F" lowing dinner they went to th, home of Mrs. Helen Newconu where they enjoyed visiting am reminiscing of the gcxxl old days a’ lyner High School where the graduated together in the class 1932. For several years now th< get together and have a good tin before the I emerts depart h warmer climate in the winter. BALL STATE CAMPIS MINIS!RI Jerrv Telford, assistant Campti Minister of Ball State Universit will be at the North Liberty Chun I of Christ with an outreach team Sunday . October 12. at 10:30 a.m The program presented by the ( ol lege youth will consist of slides music, and testimony. The North Liberty Church of : christ is a regular contributor t< the Campus Ministry at Ball Stat< University. The public is invited to this , service. I Florida's name comes from the Spanish mean- ’ ing “feast of flowers." Some say it's bad luck to burn sassafras wood. GCTRSUKF fBOM CONCTIMnOM WITHOUT SMSSMS OXCRAMM 1 A ißegutoL I ■ 11001 SCHEMER*