The Independent-News, Volume 107, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 October 1981 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 107; NUMBER 20

Falcons Win 42-6 Over Satellites I he John Glenn Falcons watched South Central Satellites return opening kickoff 8! yards for a >re Friday night and they com- , tely dominated the game from at point on to win 42-6 over the sitors from LaPorte County. Deitc the fact a field goal by Kevin Phelps on the last play of the first dt only opened a 16-6 margin, the initiation of both offense and dense was showing. The Falcons n blew it open in the third arter as they scored touchdowns their first three possessions to :ap it up. I he victory was the sixth straight id sixth of the season for Glenn gainst two opening loses. South ( ntral slipped to 1-7 on the year. \nd while this was going on. in a nference game. Jimtown topped w Prairie and the Jimmies still ive one conference battle left, ainst a hustling, g<xxl Culver am who could really give the Fains a hand if they could top Jimwn for an undisputed conference wn instead of a tie for the Fains. Jimtown is 3-1 in conference ay as the Falcons have already nched a tie with a 4-1 record. Ki Statistics SC First Downs 6 '0 Rushing 22 Passing 3 13 Passes Attempted 8 Passes Completed 2 Had Intercepted 1 '3 Return Yards -9 Punts 5 12 Average Yards 32 Fumbles 3 Fumbles Lost 2 Yards Penalized 40 1 Offensive Plays 45 Despite what may be said, there iad to be a little fear among the '•aches and fans as well of a little ct down after the big victory over New Prairie the week before. If Ins were true, it should have vanhed earlv as Tim Jensen gatherd in Kevin Phelps’ kickoff at the '» vard line and started straight up lie middle to get to the wall of nrushing Falcons between the 30 •nd 35 to break into the open and et up a foot race to the other goal ne which he was not going to lose. Hardly being touched if at all. Jencn found the daylight all at once nd was gone. However, the Satlites tried a two point conversion •nd a tipped pass fell to the ground nd it was 6-0 after just 12 seconds ad ticked off the clock. The Falcons then received the Kickoff and after a low boot was overed by Kelly Cordell, put the all in play at their own 36 yard line. It took just 10 plays, includng two completed passes from Jeff I ansler to Jeff Tinkey, a weapon hey haven’t used much until last aeek. to get the touchdown on the board on a 15 yard run from the Hanker position by Tinkey for the 'core. Phelps booted the extra noint and Glenn had a lead they weren’t to lose again. South Central was able to get one ‘irst down on a face mask penalty •n their next possession but ended ip punting from midfield as the strong Falcon defense denied them my other yardage. The kick went >ut of bounds on the 8 yard line putting the Falcons in a real hole. However, on the first play. Fanslcr ofted a long sideline pass to Tinkey (continued on page 2)

WALKERTON, INDIANA 48574 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, IMI

BAZAAR ANO DINNER SET ■■■ll HgJgH Im Pictured left to right are: Lucille Lutz, Barb Eberly, Leia Fisher, Carolyn Dunnuck and Elta Steele as they combine the evening’s social hour with rug tying, finishing this project for the annual Church Bazaar to be held November 7th at the United Methodist Church in North Liberty. Besides the handwoven rugs, there will be apple butter, noodles, garden produce and jellies at the ‘‘Country Store”. Booths for homemade candies, baked goods, a Christmas boutique, apron and silhouettes by Elta will also be available. The shoe shine boys will be back this year and the scrumptous turkey dinner will be the highlight of the day.

North Liberty Trick Or Treat Night October 31 The North Liberty P I O. and the I ow n Board of North Liberty jointly announce the official time for "Trick or Treating" will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. October 31. NEWCOMER BENEFIT SUNDAY AFTERNOON On Sunday. October 25. at the Walkerton American Legion Post 189. a benefit w ill be held for Dale Newcomer. The EMT’s will be serving a spaghetti dinner from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The donation is adults. $3.00; children 12 and under, $1.50. Also a live band will play from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. BEEF AND NOODLE DINNER OCTOBER 24 A beef and homemade noodles dinner along with salad and dessert bar will be held on Saturday. October 24. from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tabor United Methodist Church, corner of Pine Road and State Road 4. North Liberty. A free will donation will be taken. COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 27 The St. Joseph County College and Career Fair will be at Century Center Tuesday. October 27, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Information about admission requirements, financial aid and different programs offered by the different institutions will be available. The Fair is open to the public, no admission charge. Representatives from over 75 colleges, trade and vocational schools, and career representatives w ill be available. The College and Career Happening will offer students and parents an opportunity to talk with school representatives about offerings and options that are available to stu dents. More information about the Fair is available through your school s guideance department Our Happy Ads — Only $1.00!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 John Glenn freshman football team to travel to NorthWocxl for a game. 4:30 p.m. — Urey North Liberty girls volleyball teams to travel to Triton. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls voiles ball teams to travel to South Bend Clay FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Oregon Davis sophomores will be ordering their class rings. 1:30 p.m. — United Methodist Fellowship party at Martha You ng's. 6:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis vollevball team to host Michigan Citv Marquette. 7:30 p.m. — Walkerton Masonic Lodge FA degree at the Temple. 7:30 p.m. — The John Glenn Falcons football team will host the Knox Redskins. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Vollevball sectional. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Walkerton L0.0.F. Lodge to meet. Walkerton Rainbow Girls to meet. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 4:30 p.m. — Urey/North Liberty girls volleyball team to travel to New Prairie. John Glenn Sunshine Society Halloween party. Evening Star Rebekah Lodge to meet in Walkerton. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 3:00 p.m. — John Glenn Falcons football team to travel to Culver Military Academy. 3:30 p.m. — Walkerton Elementarv soccer team to play St. Pat’s at St Pat's field. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 No school, fall vacation 7:00 p.m. —- Halloween Party at Miller's Merry Manor. Walkerton. Costume judging and square dancing. Everyone welcome. Watch out for little kids playing. large phone bill When you reach out anil touch hx» manv people in one month s time.

J.G.H.S. BAND TO PLAY IN STATE CONTEST The John Glenn High School Marching Band will be at the State Contest. West Vigo High Schixil, Terre Haute, on Saturday. October 31. The Marching Falcons will play at 9:30 a m. If you are interested in going to the competition on a fan bus, please sign up at the John Glenn High School office bv Monday. October 26. At least 30 are needed to pav for the trip. Walkerton Halloween Party Nov. 1 The Town of Walkerton's annual Halloweeen Party will he held on Sunday. November I. All ghosts and goblins will parade from the Walkerton Fire Station and will be led by the Walkerton Fire Department. The parade will proceed to the Walkerton Elementary School where judging of the costumed children will be held in the gymnasium at 1:45 p.m. I here will be five age groups judged. The official Trick Or Treat time in Walkerton will be from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. I he parade and costume partv is sponsored annually by the Walkerton Jaycees. Glenn Falcons To Play Twice In Coming Week The John Glenn Falcons have two games coming up in the next week to end the regular 1981 fixitball season. On Friday night, the Falcons will play their final home game against an old rival, Knox. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, a game changed bv the IHSSAA. the Falcons will end up the regular season against a gixxi Culver Military Academy team at the academy at 3:00 p.m There are no lights at CMA and the game must be played on this date. The Falcons are still clinging to hopes of a possible playoff berth, but they must win both of these contests and also hope for some help from outside sources against other District Nine teams. They are presently 6-2. with the school’s best all-time record 7-3. A double victory would really add to the season which has already seen them capture at least a share of the Northern Indiana Conference title. BAKE SALE SATURDAY The PU NL Athletic Boosters will be sponsoring a Bake Sale on Saturday. October 24 at the Com munity State Bank. North Liberty. The Athletic Boosters would appreciate vour support on this project. If any one w ould like to donate by either baking or a cash donation please call 586-2470. Come to the Bank on Saturday and buy your family some home baked goodies! WALKERTON LIONS TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT The Walkerton Lions Club will meet on Monday. October 26. at 7 :00 p.m. at the JA J Restaurant, downtown Walkerton.

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P-L-J SCHOOL BOARD NEWS The Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Board met Tuesday evening, at 30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School auditorium. The purpose of this public meeting was to discuss the construction costs and plans for the John Glenn High Schixil and the North Liberty Elementary and Middle School projects. A group of 33 people attended. In addition to the plans of the board 'and architect, other discussions center ed on the needs for the various improvements bv the building principals. Ihe estimated construction costs plus fixed charges and fees for the two building projects comes to approximately $4,250,000. The bidding for the projects are now scheduled in December with breaking of ground planned for April. The superintendent. Harold R Muncie, projected a debt service tax rate of $2.63 for the 1983 budget with approximately $l .80 of that total being spent on the Urey Middle School (almost completed). John Glenn High School and North Liberty elementary and middle schixil building projects. At the completion of the program. North Liberty would house kindergarten through eight in their building, Walkerton elementery would house kindergarten through five. Urey Middle School would have 6 to 8, and the John Glenn High Schixil would have all nine through 12th graders at that facility for the four tow nships. In other business, the board gave Alvin Boise, guidance director, and John Arnett, assistant high school principal, permission to serve on a North Central Association Evaluation Committee. Mr Boise will go to Warsaw High School November I"'-20 and Mr. Arnett to Kankakee Valiev High School January 19-22. The next meeting of the board is set for Tuesday. November 3. at 7:30 p.m. in the Urey Middle School library. Northeast Towns To Meet At North Liberty Nov. 5 Locally elected officials in 6" tow ns in the northeast part of Indiana have been invited to attend the Northeast Towns Roundtable at North Liberty. Thursday. November 5. Counties included are St. Josepoh, Marshall, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Lagrange. Steuben. Noble. Dekalb. Whitley. Allen. Wabash. Huntington. Wells and Adams. Mr. C. Michael Pitts, Labor Relations Specialist for the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns will discuss town organization under the new "home rule" statutes, ordinance making and enforcement. and other issues town officials may have regarding 1981 legislation. The program will be followed by a roundtable discussion of related issues and subjects of mutual concern to locally elected town officials. The roundtable in North Liberty will be held in Mr. Tee’s Restaurant This is a dinner meeting, dinner will be served at ’’ 00 p.m. and the meeting will start approximately one hour later. The most fattening thing about a banana split is the spvxm