The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 July 1985 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 111; NUMBER 5

WIN COUPON BOOKS NOW ON SALE IN AREA The WIN Coupon Books have a variety of different coupons being presented by the 74 merchants in the Walkerton-Koontz Lake area and sponsored by the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce. A seven member committee chaired by Regg Williams, did the ground work on the “WIN” Coupon Book. Members are Susan Urbin, Mahlon and Patty Jacob, Betty King, Jo Hershberger and Mary Ann Christensen. For example if you use some of the coupons in the book you can save $775.00, plus many others at considerable discounts. A sampling of some of the coupons (more next week) are: Is it too hot to cook — well there are many coupons to answer this as well as do you want your car serviced at a savings; need your house painted; like a new harido; want to learn to how to fly; need some new clothing, shoes, lawnmower, furniture, chain saw. carpeting cleaned; or how about a new car or truck? Well with the purchase of a “WIN” Coupon Book you get coupons for the above mentioned items as well as many, many more. Also, through the book you may enter the 15 drawings for a new car, cash, gift certificates, a new bicycle, a ham, a 10 ounce bar of silver, bonds, a trip to Chicago for a Bears football game (plus a lot of extras), glassware set, gasoline and a hind quarter of beef. All this for only $6.00! “WIN” Coupon Books are on sale at area businesses including the Brass Lion, Mahoney ChevyOlds, Farmers State Bank, Walkerton License Branch, Jacob Drugs, Ist Source Bank, Wilcox Supermarket, M. J. Package Store, Walkerton Ford-Mercury, Ray’s Super Valu, Keepsake Kottage, Kabelin True Value Hardware, Allen’s Furniture, Hook's Drugs, American State Bank, Lakeside Realty and Koontz Lake Supermarket. Also books will be on sale at Place Park over the holiday. Be sure and buy your book soon. This is one of the largest undertakings of the Chamber and with a special thanks to Leo Mahoney for the donation of a car and to each of those participating in the coupon book, this project would not have gotten off the ground. ANNOUNCE AWARD WINNERS AT FALCON BASKETBALL CAMP The award winners for the Falcon Basketball Camp at John Glenn High School have been announced as follows: Boys “Hustle Award" — 4th grade. Rusty Peterson; Sth grade, B. J. Walls; 6th grade, John Bryan; 7th & Bth grade, Todd King. The “Free Throw Awards" went to 4th grade, Trent Ridgway; sth grade, Seth Gilmer; 6th grade, Rick O’Connor; and 7th & Bth grade, Randy Pontius. The girls award winners are: "Hustle”. 4th & sth grades, Kim Ruby; and 6th - Bth grades, Carolyn Chapman. The "Free Throw” awards went to, 4th & Sth grade, Michelle Knepp; and 6th - Bth grades, Dawn Rhodes. Drinking and Driving Don't Mix Happy Ads, only $1.50!

WALKERTON IS NOW COUPON BOOKS CAN BE PURCHASED IN WALKERTON - KOONTZ LAKE BUSINESSES WALKERTON 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL 1985 PROGRAM THURSDAY, JULY 4 — INDEPENDENCE DAY 11:00 a.m. — Major & Minor League All Star Games, Park 11:00 a.m. — Horseshoe Contest, Horseshoe Pits 11:30 a.m. — Muscular Dystrophy Bed Race, Van Buren St. (Between Indiana and Illinois Streets) 12:00 Noon - Dark — Helicopter Rides, Urey Parking Lot 1:00 p.m. — Wabash Valley Shows, Place Park 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. — Community Choir, Place Park Stage 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Parachute Jump, Place Park 5:30 p.m. — Flag Retreat Ceremony, Place Park By American Legion Post 189 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. — The Swami (Hypnotist), Place Park 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. — Little Miss Firecracker & Mr. Sparky Awards and Raffles From All Other Organizations, Place Park 8:15 - 9:30 p.m. — Dixie Walker Square Dancers, Place Park 8:30 p.m. — Walkerton Jaycees Fireworks Collection, Park 9:30 p.m. — Fireworks Exhibit, Place Park FRIDAY, JULY 5 — RIDE SPECIAL 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. — Wabash Valley Shows, 5 Rides for $2.00 Place Park 8:30 p.m. — Wabash Valley Shows, Place Park SATURDAY, JULY 6 — FESTIVAL PARADE DAY 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Kiddies Parade, From Presbyterian Church Down Georgia & Van Buren St. To Urey Parking Lot 12:00 Noon — Kiddie Parade Awards, Place Park 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. — Kiddie Games, West Lawn of Urey 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. — Wabash Valley Shows, Place Park 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. — BMX Bike Race Registration, Behind Methodist Church on Bike Trail 2:30 p.m. — BMX Bike Race, Bike Trail 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. — Dixie Walker Square Dancers, Between Church and Post Office On Illinois St. 6:00 p.m. — Wabash Valley Shows, Place Park 6:00 p.m. — Walkerton Festival Parade, From John Glenn High School, down Georgia & Van Buren To Urey School 8:00 p.m. — Parade Awards (All Other Awards At This Time Place Park SUNDAY, JULY 7— COMMUNITY DAY 10:00 a.m. — Community Church Service, Place Park Presbyterian Church In Case Os Rain) 1:00 p.m. — Wabash Valley Show, Community Day, 4 Hours for $5.00 (must be accompanied by one parent), Place Park

KOONTZ LAKE CONSERVATION COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY The Koontz Lake Conservation Company will hold its annual meeting on Sunday. July 7, at 2:00 p.m., at the conservation club. All members are urged to attend. OREGON TOWNSHIP HOMEMAKERS TO MEET The Oregon Township Homemakers will meet at the Koontz Lake Conservation Clubhouse, on Tuesday, July 9. at 1:00 p.m., no sooner. It will be the monthly pot luck picnic luncheon so bring a covered dish. Any friends are invited to attend.

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FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP AUGUST 1- 10 AT JOHN GLENN Boys grades 6-7-8 are wanted for flag football camp. August 1-10, at John Glenn High School. Contact coach Brown or coach Rippy for details. NOTICE The Northern Indiana Public Service Company will be working on the electric lines on Tuesday, July 9, at 12:00 midnight. The electric service will be off for one hour. "Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yester day." Don Marquis

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1985

SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES Monday, July 8. no activities today. Tuesday, July 9, 9:30 - 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds — slip and slide, jellyball and kickball; 12:00 - 2:00, 10 to 12 year olds — slip and slide, jellyball and silent ball. Wednesday, July 10, 1:00 to 3:00 (both age groups) — tug-o-war over a water, mud hole. (Bring old clothes, towel and an old pair of gym shoes.) Thursday, July 11,9:30 - 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds — hit, pitch and throw contest and rocket launches; 12:00 - 2:00, 10 to 12 year olds — hit, pitch and throw contest and rocket launches. Friday, July 12, 9:30 - 11:30 7 to 9 year olds — kid’s Choice; 12:00 - 2:00, 10 to 12 year olds — kid’s choice. SECTION OF 331 TO BE CLOSED The Indiana Department of Highways will be closing a section of State Road 331 in St. Joseph County. Beginning Monday, July 1, that stretch of highway from its’ intersection with U. S. 33 to Thirteenth Street in Mishawaka will be closed to traffic. The purpose of this closure is to repair the Conrail Railroad crossing. During the closure, traffic will be detoured across Union Street. Work is expected to be completed and the road reopened by July 12,. Until then, motorists should be award of the possible inconvenience caused by this closure and make whatever changes might be necessary in their travel plans. STEVE SIROKY IS A MEMBER OF ALL-STATE BAND Steve Siroky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Siroky, Grovertown, recently participated in the 4-H All-State Band, at Purdue University. After 18 hours of rehearsals under the direction of Bill Kissinger, the All-State Band gave two performances. Steve was one of two Starke County students selected for the 4-H All-State Band and he is a sophomore at Oregon-Davis High School. BIRTH Mike and Mary High, of Plymouth, are the proud parents of a baby boy, Andrew Michael, born on Tuesday, June 25. He weighed in at eight pounds and six ounces. Grandparents are Ray and Barb Frazier, North Liberty, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles High, Walkerton. PLAN CRUISE TRIP The Better Homes Extension Club is planning a cruise trip on the sternwheeler Princess of Mishawaka, on the “Ole St. Joe River” July 19. We will gather at the Walkerton Community Building parking lot at 5:30 p.m. and leave promptly at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to join us, please contact Mrs. Roy Freeman, Mrs. Alan Eddinger or Mrs. Leigh Roy Hahn. Tickets are $3.15 each. Finger foods will be served on the two hour cruise. Cassifieds begin at $1.50.

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PARADES SET FOR SATURDAY IN WALKERTON The Walkerton 4th of July Celebration Parade will be held on Saturday, July 6. beginning at 6:00 p.m. The parade route will be from John Glenn High School on Georgia Street to Van Buren Street and to Urey Middle School parking lot. Be sure and pick out your spot on the street to view the parade. Also on Saturday is the Kiddies Parade which will begin at 11:00 a.m. from the Presbyterian Church also on Georgia Street to Van Buren Street and to Urey Middle School. Last year there were a lot of very good entries making it very hard to judge, and this year we are sure that there will be just as good if not better entries. These youngsters and their parents really go all out. Awards will be presented at 12:00 noon, at Place Park. Saturday is Festival Day in Walkerton with many activities planned. There is also the kiddies games on the west lawn of Urey Middle School beginning at 1:00 p.m.; the BMX bike race at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church; the Dixie Walkers Square Dance Club will perform at Place Park beginning at 5:15 and at 6:00 p.m. is the parade followed around 8:00 p.m. when the awards will be presented at Place Park. Sunday is Community Day with a church service set for 10:00 a.m., at Place Park, weather permitting, otherwise at the Presybterian Church. ISSUE WARNING There will not be any alcoholic beverages or fireworks allowed at Place Park, according to the Walkerton Police Department. Fireworks are also not allowed in the corporate limits of the Town of Walkerton, PARKING RESTRICTIONS There will be no parking on Van Buren Street after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, due to the annual 4th of July Parade which will begin at 6:00 p.m. BMX BIKE RACE The BMX Bicycle Races are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. behind the United Methodist Church. Walkerton. Registration is from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. The races are open to all boys and girls ages six through 16. Any two-wheeled non-motorized bicycle may be used. WANTED - TENNIS PLAYERS Tennis players, 11 • 18, are wanted for the summer tennis tournament at John Glenn. Show up time is 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 8. NOTICE Anvone wishing to help the Parents Os Liberty in getting their kids back into their community schools, please contact: Dennis Prout, 656-8311, or Penny Bell, 656-8755. Thank you. LEGION AUXILIARY CHANGES JULY MEETING DATE Orville Easterday Unit 189 American Legion Auxiliary has changed their regular meeting night to Thursday. July 11, at 7:30 p.m., due to the holiday. Installation of officers will be held at this time. Members are urged to attend and participate in the acitivities.