The Independent-News, Volume 108, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 January 1983 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 108; NUMBER 34

GLENN WINS 81-COUNTY IN DOUBLE OVERTIME THRILLER

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The 1983 Bi-County Tourney Champions, pictured here left to right are, first row: Jenny Casteel, Kim Stull, Cathy Porter, Rose Roberts, Penni Etherington and Katie Hershberger; second row: Dick Kkkbush, athletic director, Barry Bottorff, Rick Hardesty, Lance Singleton, Jeff Fansler and John South, student manager Third row: Rodger Smith, principal; Larry Rans, freshman

It may have seemed to mans like the basket by Mark Jacobson with 1:58 left in the second overtime was the key to the John Glenn victory Saturday night, but the real key to the game came back in the middle of the second half when the Falcons of Glenn got back in the game to set up all the action that was to follow. With key play after play coming in the closing minutes of regulation time and also during two three-minute overtime periods, the Falcons managed to capture the 1983 Bi-County Tourney title 59-58 over a very talented and gutsy Oregon-Davis Bobcat team Satur day night. It is often said it is too bad someone had to lose, and it couldn't be more true here as only the final score defines winning and losing in this game as it was a great example of what high school athletics should be all about. in a game that featured outstanding individual and team performances, both hot and cold streaks dictated by both the offenses and defenses of the two teams. Glenn managed to be ahead at the final gun to claim the crown. The win was the llrh straight for Gordon Mosson’s Falcons while the proud Bobcats can hold their heads high with a 12-2 record, both losses coming at the hands of the Falcons this season. Trailing 46-35 after Rob Car michael s sixth straight basket of the third quarter with 3:12 left on the clock, Mosson made a defensive change to combat the three guard offense of coach Dan Warkentien, that allowed the Falcons to turn the game around in their favor. What happened at this point was 15 straight points over the remainder of this quarter and first 5:19 of the fourth quarter to (continued on page 2)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 4:00 p.m. — Walkerton Elementary School Sth and 6th grade basketball team to host Lakeville. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to host Bremen. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to travel to St. Joe. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team to host Plymouth. Knights of Columbus to meet in Walkerton Walkerton American Legion to meet. 6:30 p m — Walkerton Business A Professional Women’s Club to meet at The Inn, Koontz Lake, for their dinner meeting. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. — Last chance to sign up for little League Baseball at the Walkerton Youth Building. Registration fee. Sl2 00. No signups after this date. 6.15 p.m. — John Glenn basketball teams to travel to Jimtown. 6:30 p m. C.S.T. — OregonDas is basketball teams to host Michigan Cits Marquette. SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 Wrestling Sectional at Culver Militarv Academy 6 n , _ John Glenn basketball teams to host Bremen. 600 p m C.S.T. - OregonDavis basketball teams to travel to Culver MONDAY, JANUARY 31 4 00 p.m Walkerton Elemtary School sth and bth grade basketball team to host l ai a/ TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 1 Lincoln I ownship Homemakers

WALKERTON, INDIANA THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1983

4-H ENROLLMENT FOR LIBERTY TWP. TUESDAY, FER. 8 The Liberty Township 4-H Club enrollment will be held on Tuesday. February 8. at the North Liberty School, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The enrollment fee is $2.00 per 4 H. Those interested that are 10-18 years of age should be present to sign up. Also every boy or girl age eight to nine can also sign up for the Mini 4-H at this time. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC IS CANCELLED The free immunization clinic held on the third Tuesday of each month at the North Liberty Town Hall has been cancelled due to low participation. to meet. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team to host Triton. John Glenn School Board to meet. Walkerton Jaycees to meet. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton Order of Eastern Star stated meeting, election of officers, refreshments and social hour. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 North Liberty Lown Board to meet. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:30 p.m. — Walkerton and North Liberty American Legion Auxiliary to meet and select the 1983 Girls State delegates at the Walkerton Post Home. Epsilon Chi chapter of Tri Kappa to meet in Walkerton. Tyner Rebekah Lodge to meet.

coach; Todd Cummings, student manager; Mike Arnett, Steve Dreessen, Mark Jacobson, Scott Pontius, Mike Aitken, Spencer Wilcox, Gerry Brown, B-Team coach; and Gordon Mosson, varsity coach. The Falcons defeated Oregon-Davis 59-58 in a double overtime to win the title

TWO FORMER POLICE OFFICERS FOUND GUILTY Two suspended Walkerton police officers. Mitchell Pearish and Garv Smith, were found guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor on Thursday. January 20. in St. Joseph County Superior Court, by a six-member jury. The charge carries a maximum penaltv of 180 days in jail and a fine of SI .000.00. Judge William C. Whitman deferred sentencing due to the pending outcome of a presentence investigation by the Adult Probation Department The investigation, handled by the Indiana State Police, began in October. 1981, and the officers were arrested on April 29, 1982. LADY FALCONS MEET PLYMOUTH IN SECTIONAL The pairings were released on Tuesday for the girls basketball sectional and the John Glenn girls will meet Plymouth in the first round of action at LaVille on Thursday. February 3 On Wednesday night at ’ (X) p.m., Argos and LaVille will plas in the only game. Thursday, the 630 game pits Glenn and Plymouth with New Prame playing the winner of the Wednesday night game in the second contest. I he finals are set for Saturday. February 5.

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Registration For North Liberty Youth Leagues Registration for all Youth Leagues of North Liberty will be held on February 2b. March 12 and 26. at the VFW Post 1954. Tama rack Road, from 10:00 a m. to 100 p.m. No registration will be accepted after March 2b unless the child is a new arrival to the league area. Also entries for the new men’s and women’s slow pitch leagues are being accepted. The new ball diamond located at the VFW Post is under construe tion. Since this diamond has not had lights installed as yet, the first year may be played under those conditions It will be determined by those wishing to play in this league as to the progress of its growth. Those apphing for entry will be accepted on a first come basts All other specific questions can be answered bv calling Dick at 656 -4594 LAST CHANCE FOR LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION The Walkerton Little League Baseball registration will be extended for absolutely just one more chance, that being this Friday. January 28. at the Walkerton Youth Building from 6.00 to 8:00 p.m The registration fee is $12.00 "It's a great ability to be able to conceal one's ability." La Rochefoucauld