The Independent-News, Volume 110, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 July 1984 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 110; NUMBER 6

Dr. Cynthia Davis Joins Staff At Medical Clinic Dr. Cynthia Heckman-Davis has joined the staff at the Walkerton Medical Clinic. Dr. Heck-man-Davis recently was among the third-year residents who graduated from Memorial Hospital's Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Heckman-Davis was awarded a certificate from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine for excellence in family practice instruction. Memorial’s Family Practice Residency Program offers three years of postgraduate education in the medical specialty of family practice. Participants serve over 1,200 families in the center and serve as house staff for Memorial Hospital. Ceremonies were held on June 22 with keynote speaker, Dr. Alvin Haley, Director of the Family Practice Program of Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Dr. Cynthia Heckman-Davis will begin the opening of her practice at the Clinic on August 13. An open house will be held at the Clinic on Sunday, July 22, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. to welcome Dr. Heckman-Davis. The public is invited. ANNOUNCE NORTH LIBERTY PARADE WINNERS The North Liberty 4th of July Parade was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, with a good crow attending. The winners are announced as follows: Commercial floats: first, American Milk Producers; second, Hoosier Racing. Fraternal floats: first, 40-8 Train; second, American Legion 365. Junior Fraternal floats: first, Rainbow; second. Liberty Twp. 4-H. John Glenn High School band took first place and the Orak Temple was second. Twirling: first, Royal Majestic Sr. Corps; second, Royal Majestic Jr. Corps. Marching Units: first, American Legion 365; second, VFW 1954. Fire Department: first. Liberty Twp.; second, Walkerton. Miscellaneous: first, Walkerton 4th of July Committee; second, Liberty Community Building. Novelty: first, Centre Twp. Fire Dept.; second, North Liberty Chamber of Commerce. Gowns: first, Beanie; second. Pete the plumber. Horse and Pony: first, Keith Clark; second, Liberty 4-H Horse & Pony. Antique cars: first, Bob Rauen and his 29 Chevy; second, Marcel Carman and his 29 Ford. Classic cars: first. Ken Bennett and his 57 Chevy; second, M. Haup and his 56 Chevy. Modified: first, John Kring and his 29 Ford; second. Bob Litteral and his 30 Ford. Sports cars, first, Kelly McGovern, Camero; second, Fred Karst and his 53 MG. Grand Prize was awarded to the float entered by the American Milk Producers Associaton. Shop and Save in Walkerton! Gassifieds begin at $1.50.

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NORTH LIBERTY TEAM WINS TWO MORE Mt 5 ® 25’r^wv Members of the North Liberty Travel Team are, from left to right, top row: coach Stedman, J. Dillon, R. Rackley, S. Foresman, C. Stedman, T. Phipps, M. Hesch, coach Kryder and coach Walls. Kneeling: R. Walls, B. J. Walls, J. Gorby, A. West, S. Nard, S. Collins, K. Stedman, R. Scott and J. Sprunger. The team recently won the Triton and Argos tournaments. They are sponsored by Dillon Enterprises, North Liberty.

The North Liberty Travel Team, sponsored by Dillon Enterprises, won the Triton Tournament. June 8-15 and the Argos Fourth of July Tournament. During tournament play a total of 24 home runs were hit by first baseman. Chris Stedman; catcher Marty Hesch; pitcher, Steve Foresman; and center fielder, John Dillon. The winning pitchers were Steve Foresman and Chris Stedman. The team is comprised of 10, 11 and 12 year olds and is coached by Tom Kryder, Ron Stedman and Ernie Walls. All home games are on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m., at the V.F.W. Ball Park, on Tamarack Road. North Liberty. PLAN BUS TRIP The Better Homes Extension Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Shipshewana and surrounding points of interest, on Tuesday. July 24, leaving at 6:00 a.m. from the Presbyterian Church parking lot. The cost of the trip is SIO.OO per person and the bus will return to Walkerton in the early afternoon. For reservations call Mrs. Roy Freeman, 586-3745; Mrs. Alber Ray, 586-3565; or Mrs. Leigh Roy Hahn, 586-3383. NOTICE The Walkerton License Branch will be closing at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 18, for a Bureau of Motor Vehicles meeting. NOTICE — THOSE INTERESTED IN HORSESHOES All those interested in starting a horseshoe pitching league attend a meeting to be held on Friday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Adams Street pit, Walkerton. RECEIVE CERTIFICATES The following boys and girls passed their USTA tennis skills tests in the last week of the John Glenn Summer Tennis Clinic. In the beginners, Laura Hiler; in the advanced beginners, Eric Wielosinski and Jeff Sprunger; and in the advanced intermediates, Derek Walmoth and Angie McKesson.

FREE CONCERT JULY 28 AT POTATO CREEK A free concert featuring the Jeff Brown Jazz Trio will be held at Potato Creek State Park. North Liberty, Saturday, July 28, at 2:00 p.m., at the Peppermint Hill Picnic Shelter. Gate entrance fee is $ 1.50 per car. This trio entertains audiences with sparkling performances of contemporary jazz to the delight of all ages. Members of the trio are William Foster, piano; Bruce Evans, bass; and Jeffrey Brown on drums. All three teach music at Valparaiso University and have performed professionally with wellknown entertainers. The concert is part of the Cultural Arts Program sponsored by the Indiana Division of State Parks. Talented Indiana Artists will present wholesome entertainment in the natural park setting. For more information, contact John F. Schaust, Park Naturalist, Potato Creek State Park, 656-8186. SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Monday, July 16 — 9:00 - 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds, rocket launchings, dodgeball and soccer; 12:00 - 2:30, 10 to 12 year olds, rocket launchings and 16” softball. Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds, slip and slide and kid's choice; 12:00 - 2:30, 10 to 12 year olds, slip and slide and kid’s choice. Wednesday, July 18, 1:00 - 3:00, all age groups, archery shooting and contests. Thursday, July 19 — 9:00 • 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds, water balloon war; 12:00 - 2:30. 10 to 12 year olds, water balloon war. Friday, July 20 — 9:00 to 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds, kid’s choice all day; 12:00 -2:30, 10 to 12 year olds, kid’s choice all day. The decimal system was invented in ninth century India.

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1984

JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD NEWS The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met on July 3, 1984 in the library of the John Glenn High School. Dr. Rodger Smith, Superintendent, and all Board members were present. There were three observers present. The Board met in executive session from 7:15 until 8:15 p.m. to discuss personnel and reorganization of the Board. The regular meeting convened at 8:15 p.m. Corporation attorney Mr. Kenneth Lukenbill, Jr. administered the oath of office to new members Jean Ann Beem, David W. Hostetler and Donald E. Ludwig. The following officers were elected in reorganization of the Board: President. Mr. John H. Peddycord — motion Mr. Millar, second Mrs. Manuel, vote 6-0-1 with Mr. Peddycord abstaining. Vice President. Mr. William W. Millar — motion Mrs. Manuel, second Mrs. Beem, vote 6-0-1 with Mr. Millar abstaining. Secretary, Mrs. Juanita M. Manuel — motion Mr. Stull, second Mr. Peddycord, vote 6-0-1 with Mrs. Manuel abstaining. Treasurer, Mrs. Carol Beem — motion Mrs. Jean Beem. second Mr. Stull, vote 7-0-0. Legal Counsel, the firm of Stevens, Fortin, Lukenbill and Burbrink of Plymouth — motion Mr. Stull, second Mr. Hostetler, vote 7-0-0. Following a motion by Mrs. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Peddycord the Board voted 6-0-1, with Mr. Hostetler abstaining, to set regular meeting dates of the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Following a motion by Mr. Stull, seconded by Mr. Millar the Board unanimously voted to set the Board member salary at $1,400 per year. Following a motion by Mr. Stull, seconded by Mr. Millar the Board voted unanimously to eliminate the Board position of Assistant Secretary. Following a motion by Mr. Stull and seconded by Mrs. Manuel the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 19, 1984 meeting. Following a motion by Mr. Hostetler, seconded by Mrs. Manuel the Board voted unanimously to approve claims 881 through 939. Dr. Smith noted that 912, a service contract from NCR, was held at the June 19 meeting for further clarification. In explanation, if a new printer is purchased from NCR or another firm, the payment may be applied or refunded accordingly. OLD BUSINESS 1. Bus Bids: Following a motion by Mr. Stull and seconded by Mrs. Manuel the Board voted unanimously to purchase a GMC bus chassis from Rudd Olds-Cadil-lac-GMC of LaPorte and a Carpenter bus body from Gary Truck and Bus Sales of Merrillville, both firms were low bidders. The chassis bid was $14,991, the body bid was $10,029. The total purchase price may be lower due to options. 2. School Policy for Intervention in Chemical Misuse and Abuse Cases: The Board table action until Dr. Smith can hold a discussion meeting with the John Glenn Education Association concerning this policy. (continued on page 12)

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Sth Annual Potato Creek Festival Set A small town festival that is becoming increasingly well-known and popular in Indiana and the entire midwest will take place again on Friday and Saturday, August 10 and 11 in North Liberty. This town, which is the gateway to Potato Creek State Park, will celebrate for an eighth consecutive year, its proximity to the park and the area potato industry, with the "potato” theme. Featuring some of the finest entertainment, this festival almost assures the stature of a "free fair”. All the bands and acts on the stage beside the Community State Bank are enjoyed by the visitors at no cost. The entertainment. the dinners at various locations in the community, activities at the city park and those at Liberty School parking lot are all wrapped around a one-block area in downtown North Liberty that is replete with arts and crafts and food delicacies. New for the 1984 version of the festival are the "Steven Puppets” from Kalamazoo, Michigan. One of the troupes touring the country, this group will be presenting "Rumpiestiltskin" in North Liberty Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. Puppeteers Gil and Delores Vanderlip will be presenting one of the oldest performing arts on the large stage. Another new group entertaining festival visitors this year will be the "Blue Sage Band" from New Carlisle, Indiana. One of the four bands showcased recently at the "Firefly Bluegrass Concert”, this versatile aggregation pleases crowds with numbers like "Six Days On The Road”, and "Boogie Grass Band”, as well as handling the country spectrum. They appeared at the Elkhart County Fair in 1983 with Brenda Lee. This concert will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the bank parking lot. The festival committee is pleased to announce that children’s train rides will be available both Friday and Saturday this year; and helicopter rides will again be offered. This year a Hughes 300 from NiCad, Inc. of South Bend, will have air tours from the usual site on the field just east of Eastlawn in North Liberty. Another addition for 1984 will be a Bike Safety Ginic on the North Liberty School parking lot Saturday, August 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is being conducted by Charles Vardeman as an Eagle Scout service project. Troop 316 of the Boy Scouts will sell refreshments at the clinic. Returning this year will be Gene Van’s Orchestra and Entertainment Showcase on Friday from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., and "Little Roger’s Dixieland Giants” on Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Bubble Gum Blowing Contest with "Daisy the Gown” will be offered for children both Friday and Saturday at 12:00 noon. Another returning favorite, the "Brothers of the Wind”, a muzzle-loading group, will bring back yesteryear to visitors at City Park on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Saturday's activities kick off at 9:00 a m. with the annual 6.2 mile "Spud Run” in the North Liberty area with first places in each age group being given awards. A onemile "fun run” with one overall (continued on page 12)