The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 October 1980 — Page 11

N.L. FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL TEAM ■ ■ . z ' vßp V^r^Z W1 \/' wRk > J®k H IM ^Mb' (w..»uo»^ w ^ w> iawWLw ^L. ri I ^i. a ..a f SIF^ -J ■HBHHHHHHMHHMrs TBwwHMBBHBBH® The 1980 North Liberty freshman volleyball team members are from left to right, first row: Sherri Bargielski, Ramona Frazier and Lynn Hayes. Middle row: Jill Donathen, Joni Davis, Cathleen Porter and Julie Tompkins. Back row: Debora Griffin, Diane Coddens, Kim Sobieralski and Kim Harbaugh. — photo by Michael Pearish

John Glenn Band Second In Contest The John Glenn High School Band entered the NISBOVA Marching Contest last Saturday at Bluffton. They received a second division rating along with 16 other bands. Even though the competition had increased by 30% this year, they received a higher point score and advanced five places higher in the standings over that of last year. Under the direction of Cary Zartman. drum major, the band will enter the contest at Chesterton on October 11. Lisa Shields is captain

Home Fires: Stop Them Before They Start

“It can’t happen to u«. We’re careful.’’ That’s what moat people say about home fire*. It’s always the other fellow who suffers. But the truth is, fire* can break out in anyone's home or apartment. And they can coat dearly in terms of life and property. In order to prevent home fires, we must be aware of all possible fire hazards. Homes contain many ignition source* such as stoves and fireplaces, as well as numerous material* that will bum if ignited. Yet they are often overlooked or ignored. . . until it's too late. Listed below are some of the major cause* of home fires, as well as tip* on how to protect you and your property from such dangers. Careleu use of cigarettes, cigars and pipes. Most home fires are due to this. Always use ashtrays when smoking, and never smoke in bed Also, be sure to check around furniture for smoldering cigarettes. Faulty lighting. Cracked electrical cords, broken plugs and poor connections often start fires. Check all your electrical equipment to be sure it's in good condition. Faulty electrical winng Make sure your electrical circuits are not overloaded Replace blown fuses with ones of the proper size Also, never run electrical or extension cords under carpets, and use only heavy duty electrical circuit* for large appliances such as air conditioner*.

of the flag corps and the rifles are led by Bridget Barden and Alison Keiser. The Band Booster Club sponsors the contest trips and supplies some of the equipment. Beginning on October 10. the band will have a project to help raise needed funds for entry fees and other supply needs UREY DEFEATED BY KNOX The eighth grade boys were defeated by Knox 62-0. Tim Nice led the defense with 10 tackles and led the offense with the most yards gained. The seventh grade lost their game in overtime to Knox 12-6. Mike Rhodes scored the lone touchdown for Urey. Bob Brandt

Carelessness with heating and cooking appliances. Have your heating system inspected regularly. Avoid wearing loosefitting clothe* that could catch fire when cooking, and don’t leave anything cooking unattended on the stove. Flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, lighter OB e fluid, paints and thinners All are dangerous. Never smoke when working with such liquids And don’t use or store them near heat source*. Careless use of matches and lighters Be sure to keep them away from children. Also, never discard matches until you are sure they are completely out. Open flames and sparks. Open flames from fireplaces, candles and oil-burning lamp* 1 can touch off fires if they get too close to rugs, i furniture or other household items Sparks can also ignite invisible flammable vapors in the home. Faulty chimneys and vents. > Chimneys and fireplaces should be inspected regularly for cracks, crumbling bricks,

had the most tackles in this game October Events In Indiana The sallying forth of Autum's brilliant hues inevitable signals of merrymaking festivals in Hoosierland. There arc historic festivals. Indian festivals, craft festivals, pumpkin festivals, sorghum festivals — and. festivals for no particular reason. To polish off this fall smorgassbord. there are pioneer fairs, literary celebrations, farm week ends. Halloween fright nights and Oktoberfests galore. During the Stoneycreek Farm

obstruction* and other hazard* Al*o, be sure to seal off unused flue openings. Fire is pleasant neither to think about nor plan for. Yet your property, valuables and, most importantly, the live* of your loved ones, depend on your recognizing fire hazard* and taking precautionary measures. One of the best ways to protect your home and family from fires is by installing smoke detector* throughout the house. Fire departments, insurance companies and fire and safety expert* are nearly unanimous in their endorsement of smoke detectors for home fire safety. Many manufacturer* of smoke detectors have been updating and improving their units, incorporating the latest in smoke detector technology. Amway Corporation, Ada, Mich., for example, recently introduced a “third generation" smoke detector with such features a* a special mechanism designed to discriminate between nuisance alarms and real fire situations, > a low battery switch and a low battery signal test, and a pulsating piezo horn to provide optimum protection. Smoke detectors have proven to be among the most significant improvements ever in home fire safety. Never take fire accident* for granted, > or underestimate their danger. • Ultimately, you must decide for yourself how much fire protection to install in your i home, and then make sure it's ' installed before you have a tragedy.

OCTOBER 9, 1980 — THE INDEPENDENT NEWS —

Pumpking Festival in Noblesville. October 1-31. you can ride to the pumpkin patch on horse-drawn wagons, pick out vour own pump km and transform it into a magic jack-o' lantern Ihesl 00 per car admission charge also includes ac cess to a bluegrass music show each Saturday and Sunday from noon ■ 2:00 p.m. Other activities include ponv rides, a haunted barn, arts and crafts and an area where sou are encouraged to pet the am mats. ( raft demonstrations a delicious food prepared from a bountiful harvest herald the advent of autumn at Amish Acres. The reds, yellows and browns of autumn provide a perfect setting for a leisurely day at the farm. Step back in time and experience the pleasure of simple things, the aroma of apple butter in an iron pot over an outdoor fire, the art of candle dipping and the skill of quilting a coverlet. This is all a part of the Fall ( raft Dass at Amish Acres in Nappanee, each week end in October. Downtown Ness Albans oser flows with a burst of festivities during their Harvest Homecoming celebration that includes a harvest ball, pumpkin contests, car rails, antique show, farmer's market and music festival. Festival “booth das s’' are held October 9 12 with an as enue of flags lining the entrance to specialty booths of needlework. homemade pastries and various arts and crafts. In addition, a tour bus will be available to tour New Albany's mansion row Franklin Street in Evansville comes alive for a week-long celebration of autumn. Nightlv live entertainment. marching band competition, parades and a street carnival featuring rides and booths offer a w ide variety of food, fun and games to make the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. October 6-11 an exciting annual event. Each day of the Foliage Festival in Martinsville is filled with things to do and see. including games, musical entertainment, bus tours, a flea market and art show. Mayor’s breakfast, grand ball and several days of harvest markets around the Square. The highlight of the event is a giant parade through the streets of Martinsville. The event is held October 9-12. “Appreciation of the old fashioned way" surfaces naturally in Parke County where there are more covered bridges than any other county in the United States. Annual Cover Bridge Festival activities. October 10-19, include guided bus tours to more than 30 covered bridges, a farmers’ market, and melodramatic performances of yesteryear. In conjunction with the county wide festival. Billie Creek Village offers visitors active examples of turn-of-the-century life in Indiana. Here one can view life as it was. as villagers demonstrate weaving, chair caning, broom making. candle dipping and other early crafts. During Farmfest. October 11-12 in Lowell, the Buckley Homestead, a turn-of-the-century working farm, will have exhibits of harvesting. blacksmithing, woodworking and farm cooking. This provides an opportunity for city folk to spend a beautiful Indian summer day “down on the farm". During Autumn Indiana Weekend. October 11-12 at Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement in Noblesville. the year is 1836 and it is time to prepare for the upcoming winter by drying and preserving foods and securing the buildings from the cold winter winds. Trained interpreters will recreate autumn activities and customs of more than 140 years ago. Hay rides through the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin pie sale and competition in pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, fiddling and com shucking are just a few of the activities scheduled at Indianapolis' Eagle Creek Park Crafts Center for Davs in the Country. October II 12. In the dark deserted floor of an

old abandoned building at the Evansville State Hospital, there is plenty of scarv, hut safe, fun for everyone. Ihe Phanton Theatre. Oi tober I II . raises funds for the renovation of the Hospital’s enter tainment center Goblins and ghostics and things that go bump in the night" are sights often seen from the Haunted Train as it travels through the Indianapolis Z(xi during Fright Nights. October 18-30. Friendly costumed characters hand out treats to the children. During Fort Vallonia Davs. Oc tober 18-19. residents of Vallonia celebrate the (lavs in 1811 when the town was the site of a fort in the Indiana Territory. While enjoying the parade, craft bixiths and flea markets, visitors mav observe the construction of a replica of the old fort and preservation efforts of other historical sites in the community . Ihe ( raw ford Counts Arts and ( rafts Association offers an Indian Summer welcome to visitors at their sixth annual Sorghum Festival between Leavenworth and marengoon Highway 66 where regional artists and craftspeople display and sell their wares. In addition, potters. wixxlworkers. jewelers, painters, weavers, leatherworkers and other artisans join in the festivities. Sorghum made in the area will be sold, as well as delicious homebaked items made with sorghum. Tours will be available of the country 's sorghum mills. Wixxlen toys, decoupage items, macrame hangings and potters will be among the arts and crafts on display and for sale at the J E. Ober School Auditorium in Garrett during Kaleidoscope. October 19 Psi lota Xi sponsors the event which brings artists to the community from Indiana. Ohio and Michigan. The sorority's outstanding cooks will offer homemade soups, pies and sandwiches in the Country Kitchen. Visitors are invited to come in costume an “trick or treat" at various animal exhibits at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo during Great Zoo Halloween. October 23-30. Beware when you ride the Eerie Express Train, for it will take you past such sights as the Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Voodoo Village and the Haunted Shop. Os course, it's all in fun and takes place outdoors in a zoological environment where children and grown ups alike can enjoy and learn about our animal friends. From October 24-26. the Indiana Convention-Exposition Center is where cultural displays from around the world will carry out the theme. "Around the World in ’80". during the International Festival 'BO. Visitors are invited to participate as native entertainers demonstrate their countires' music. sOngs and dances. Ethnic foods will please the palate and interesting imported and handmade bazaar items offer an opportunity to learn about the cultures of different lands. Frankenstein. Dracula, the mummy, ghosts and gobiins will be running amok in the Franke Park Woods. October 24-30. when the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department sponsors their Haunted Forest. Webster defines the word “callithumpian" as a noisy, boisterous celebration However, in Decatur, callithumpian means Halloween Since 192 b the citv has hosted ghosts and goblins, floats and bands, antique cars and fun for all in the form of the Callithumpian Parade held annually on Hallow een night. Among the other activities scheduled during the Callithump tan Week. October 24-31. are a children’s fall festival, spook house, bazaar, fireworks and theatre presentations. Classifieds Sell Anything And Everything. “Mention money and the whole world is silent." German Proverb

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