The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 December 1985 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 111; NUMBER 28

Salvation Army Drive Nets $255.07 On First Saturday The Walkerton Salvation Army Drive started Saturday with the Chamber of Commerce handling the manning of the kettles. The first day of the three day drive netted a total of $255.07 for the local committee's use. The drive will continue the next two Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with kettles at two locations in downtown Walkerton. At the corner of Illinois and Van Buren Streets, by Ray's Supermarket, the Walkerton Tri Kappa will man the kettles this Saturday, and at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Illinois Street, by Jacob Drugs, the Walkerton Lions Club will ring the bells for the local committee. This is the only fund raising the local committee has to do their work both at Christmas time and throughout the year. The organizations and individuals that give of their time to ring the bells are the force that makes this a successful drive each year. Everyone involved appreciates any donations that are given by the public who is the supporters of the Walkerton committee's work to help make Christmas a little happier for manylocal families as well as the miscellaneous needs throughout the year. Glenn To Meet Triton In First Round Os Tourney The 1985 Culver Holiday Tourney, of which John Glenn is the defending champion, will be held on three nights, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 18, 19 and 20. The Falcons will have Triton as a first round opponent. On Wednesday night, action will kick-off at Triton High School with the B-Teams playing. At 6.30 p.m., Argos and Culver will meet with Glenn and Triton in the second game. On Thursday night, at Culver, the varsities will swing into action with Argos and Culver meeting in the 6:30 game. Glenn and Triton will square off at approximately 8:00 p.m. Friday night is triple-header night. The Junior Varsity winners of Wednesday night will be facing each other at 5:00 p.m at Culver. At 6:30 the two varsity losers will play the consolation game with the championship contest scheduled for approximately 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at John Glenn High School for the tourney prior to the start of the meet. A ticket for the entire tourney (including the B-Team action at Triton) is $4.00. Single session tickets for the varsity action at Culver each night will be $2.50/ At this time. Triton and Culver are winiess in the 1985-86 season: Argos is unbeaten and Glenn has an even 2-2 record. This will be the last Glenn action until well into 1986 when they resume play on Friday, January 10. The fan bus for the Thursday, December 19 session, will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 5:45 p.m. and John Glenn at b:00 p.m

PARTY The Civic Improvement award was presented by Jack Wardman, left, to brothers, Henry and John Paschen, owners of Preferred Auto Parts. Enjoying their dinner are, from left to right: Myrna Daube, Otis Romine, Jeanette Moeller, Leo Mahoney, Shirley Mahoney and Donald Daube.

The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas party was held this year locally at “Le Win Bistro”, aka. Walkerton FordMercury showroom, with 120 guests attending. The awards for "Citizen of the Year" and "Civic Improvement” were presented by Jack Wardman. The Citizen of the Year award was presented to Mr. Clifford Ward and the Civic Improvement award went to Preferred Auto Parts, owned by John and HenryPaschen . Myrna Daube received the firsttime ever Athena award which was presented by Leo Mahoney, of Mahoney Chevrolet-Olds. Cocktails and appetizers were the kick-off of the evening followed by a prime rib dinner catered by Professional Caterers, of LaPaz, and then dancing was enjoyed with music provided by Roger s Dixieland Giants. During the cocktail hour strolling musicians kept the group lively and were most entertaining. Regg Williams reported on the WIN Coupon project and thanked his committee for their hard work. A total of $15,500 has been raised in this first time community effort. The comittec for this year's party was chaired bv Mrs. Susan Urbin and she was assisted greatly by Mr. Leo Mahoney, Mrs. Myrna Daube and Mrs. Rene Smith. The world's tallest known cut Christmas tree was a 221 foot Douglas fir erected at a shopping center in Seattle in 1950

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J * * Pictured above is Mr. Clifford Ward, left. Citizen of the Year, showing his plaque to Walkerton Chamber president, Myrna Daube. GLENN TO PLAY AT NEW PRAIRIE FRIDAY The John Glenn Falcons will be seeking their third win and second Northern State Conference victory at New Prairie Friday night The B team game is to start at 00 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12. 1985

Shot At Buzzer Wins 3-overtlme Game For Falcons

You can’t plan a more exciting finish to a basketball game, high school, college, pro. or what have you, than a desparation shot at the buzzer to win a ballgame. And that was exactly the case Saturdaynight when two old rivals, the John Glenn Falcons and the OregonDavis Bobcats met on the Glenn floor for their annual season meeting. Add to the heroics the fact that this was a triple overtime game with the home team winning, and you have found the untimate in thrills in a basketball game. These two teams have enjoyed a good rivalry for some years now. once in a while one team seems to dominate for a year or two. but for the most part it has been quite a match-up. And who can forget the exciting double overtime victory the Falcons recorded over the Bobcats in the final game of the 1983 Bi-County tourney when Dennis Cooper's half court shot forced the extra action, only to have Glenn win 59-58 in the second overtime. In games like this it is often said it is too bad someone has to lose, and that might have been the case again Saturday night. Both teams are young and basically inexperienced. The quality seen in many of the match-ups might not be there yet, but this contest featured the makings of two teams to be heard from, especially as they mature this year and in the future. The 68-66 victory gave the Falcons their second win in two nights and evened their record at 2-2 for the season. The loss ironically enough, was the Bobcats second in two nights after they had opened the season with three wins in a row before this game. With the score tied at 66 all after 40 minutes and about 59 seconds of time played, it all boiled down to an approximate 25 footer by junior Wes Pavey for Glenn that was in the air when the buzzer sounded and in the net just an instant after to end the marathon see-saw battle. The two teams were tied at 56 all after regulation time, 58 and 60 after the first two overtimes before the scoring loosened up a little in the third overtime only to have them tied with time running out setting up the final basket. As is always the case in a game such as this, both teams had their chances earlier, but looking back means very little once the decision is settled. The game found the two teams each having their moments and individual stars early in the game. The visitors, with their young freshmen "twin towers” of Matt Joseph and George Smalley , had a size advantage on the Falcons and did manage to jump ahead in the early going. It was good balance with Joseph leading the way wiui six points, followed by four. four, three and two points from the other Bobcats to take the 19-15 first period lead with Roger Spier heading the Falcon attack with seven points. The Falcons did come back to dominate the plav in the second period as they controlled the pace and were able to cope with the pressure defense of the Bobcats This was the biggest plus for Glenn along with the outstanding of (continued on page 12)

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SANTA CLAUS TO VISIT IN NORTH LIBERTY

Santa Cluas will be visiting in North Liberty on Saturday, December 21, at 16:00 a.m., at the North Liberty Fire Station. His trip is being sponsored by the North Liberty Volunteer Firemen. 7th And Bth Grade Basketball Tourney Set For Saturday The North Liberty seventh and eighth grade basketball touma ment will be held on Saturday, December 14. beginning at 9:00 a.m. Admission is $2.00 for adults and SI.OO for students. Preschoolers are free. The eighth grade match-ups are as follows: 9:00 a.m., Knox and Argos will play followed by North Liberty and Urey at 10:30 with the championship game set for 2:30 p.m., in the North Liberty gym. Die seventh grade games will be played in the multi-purpose room at North Liberty beginning at 9:00 a.m. with North Liberty and Urey playing first followed at 10:30 by the Knox and Argos game. The championship game will start at 1:00 p.m. BUSINESS WOMEN TO MEET DECEMBER 19 The Walkerton Business and Professional Women's Cub will meet on Thursday, December 19. at 7:00 p.m , at the Walkerton 1.0.0. F. Lodge Hall, downtown Walkerton OREGON TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS TO MEET DECEMBER 19 The Oregon Township Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday. December 19, at 12:30 p.m. C S T., at the Koontz Lake Conservation Cubhouse. A ham dinner will be served and members are asked to bring a covered dish and your own table service. The ham is donated by the Koontz Lake Supermarket and is being prepared by Helen Cowood. An afternoon of fellowship with friends at this joyous Christmas season will be held by the seniors. K. L. FESTIVAL COMMITTEE DOUGHNUT AND CINNAMON ROLL SALE The Koontz Lake Festival Committee is having a fresh doughnut and cinnamon roll sale on Saturday, December 14. at the Koontz Lake Fire station from 8:00 a m until 12:00 noon (slow time) Come and enjoy coffee and doughnuts or buy them by the dozen COUNTY LINE CLUB TO MEET DECEMBER 16 The County Line Club will have their annual Christmas party at Welco on Monday, December 16. at 6:30 p.m. Members and guests w ho care to are reminded to bring a $3 00 gift exchange and a prize for concentration LIBERTY HOMEMAKERS CHRISTMAS PARTY The Liberty Homemakers will hold their Christmas party on De cember 16, at 6 30 p.m., at the home of Mrs Maurice I iggett