The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 January 1987 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 112; NUMBER 34

POTATO CREEK’S TROPICAL WINTER WEEKEND Winter means snow in northern Indiana and to celebrate this sea son of the year, Potato Creek State Park is the place to be on January 24 and 25! Emphasis for the weekend prorgrams will be on winter time activities. All activities are free upon entry to the park, excluding the Banana Belt Ski Race. Race day registration will be SB.OO for U.S.S.A. members and $4.00 for non-U.S.S.A. members. Cross-country ski rentals are available at $2.00 plus tax per hour. Saturday, January 24 11:00 a.m. — Banana Belt Cross-Country Ski Race. Sponsored by the Indigan Nordic Ski Patrol, the race covers 13 KM of challenging and aesthetically pleasing trails. Meet at Potato Creek s Service Area. 12:00 noon — Fun Ski. Join in the fun ski to experience the excitement and challenge of a crosscountry ski race. Meet at the Cross-Country Ski Rental. 1:00 p.m. — Beginning CrossCountry Ski Clinic. Learn the fundamentals of cross-country skiing in pursuit of the tropical snow trails of Potato Creek Meet at the Horsemen’s Day Use Area. 2:00 p.m. — Equipment Clothing Clinic. Experience the new and fashionable winter attire and equpment while indulging in some of Potato Creek's finest winterfilled activities Brought to you by the Outpost Trading Company Meet at the Nature Center 2:00 p.m. —Snow shoeing. Lace on the snowshoes for an expedition through Potato (.reek's tropical snow forest. Limited to 30 people. Meet at the Horsemen's Day Use Area. 230 p.m. — Waxing Clinic. Ease through Potato Creek’s frozen paradise by learning the basics of crossto you by the Outpost Trading Company. Meet at the Nature Center. 3:00 p.m. — Guided CrossCountry Day Ski. Experience the late afternoon winter paradise of Potato Creek. Meet at Quaking Aspen Picnic Area. 3:30 p.m. — Equipment/Clothing Clinic. Experience the new and fashionable winter attire and equipment while indulging in some of Potato Creek's finest winnterfilled activities. Brought to you by the Outpost Trading Company. Meet at the Nature Center. Sunday, January 25 10:00 a m. — Early Bird Guided Day Ski. Experience Potato Creek's Tropical morning paradise. Meet at the Horsemen’s Day Use Area. 1:00 p.m. — Beginning CrossCountry Ski Clinic. Learn the fundamentals of cross-country skiing in pursuit of the tropical snow trails of Potato Creek. Meet at the Horsemen’s Day Use Area. 2:00 p.m. — Eq uipment/Cloth - ing Clinic. Experience the new and fashionable winter attire and equpment while indulging in some of Potato Creek s finest winterfilled activities. Brought to you by the Outpost Trading Company. Meet at the Nature Center. 2:00 p.m. — Snowshoeing. Lace

WALKERTON, INDIANA 48574

Ancilla College Luncheon To Be Held February 4 Ray Chapman, former trustee of Ancilla College, and Russell Stooks, current trustee of the college. announce a luncheon to be held at G’s Dockside Restaurant, at Koontz Lake, on Wednesday, February 4. from 12:00 nixin to 1:00 p.m. E.S.T. Sr. Virginia Kampwerth, president of the college, and Sr. Joel Lampen, director of development, will acquaint area business leaders with the Ancilla story, the academic programs available for area students and businesses, and other information at the luncheon sponsored by the college. Ray Chapman. ower of Ray «& Kenny’s Supermarket in Walkerton, and Russell Stooks, of American Door Company in Walkerton, are in charge of arrangements for the luncheon. This is one of a series of luncheons being held throughout the area by Ancilla College to show slides of the college and explain its programs, if you are interested in attending, please contact Ray Chapman or Russell Stooks. Free Throw Contest To Be Held January 24 The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held on Saturday, January 24, at 4:00 a.m. in the North Liberty Elementary School gym. Boys and girls, ages 11 through 14. as of January 1. are eligible to participate. All participants and parents must sign an entry form which are available at all of the schools. There is no entry fee required. Trophies will be awarded to the winner in each category and they will advance to the district competition to be held in February. 1972 CLASS REUNION NEEDS HELPERS John Glenn graduates of the Class of 1472 are in need of classmates to help with the organizing of a 15-year class reunion. If interested in helping out call Jean Hildebrand Pletcher at ‘ T B4-8 7 24. on the snowshoes for an expedition through Potato Creek's tropical snow forest. Limited to 30 people. Meet at the Horsemen's Day Use Area. 2:30 p.m. — Waxing Clinic. Ease through Potato Creek's paradise by learning the basics of cross-country ski waxing. Brought to you by the Outpost Trading Company. Meet at the Nature Center. 3:00 p.m. — Guided CrossCountry Day Ski. Experience the late afternoon winter paradise of Potato Creek. Meet at Quaking Aspen Picnic Area. 3:3; p.m. — Equipment/Clothmg Clinic. Experience the new and fashionable winter attire and equipment while indulging in some of Potato Creek’s finest winterfilled activities. Brought to you by the Outpost Trading Company. Meet at the Nature Center.

SI,OOO Reward Is Offered By Family Os Mrs. Ricks i * / Blanche Ricks, 83, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, who walked away from the nursing home, on Friday morning, January 4. has not been found as of the writing of this issue. The family has put up a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the finding of Mrs. Ricks. Mrs. Ricks has white hair, stands five foot seven inches tall and is slender in build. She wears gold rimmed glasses and was wearing a light blue housecout when last seen. information may be sent to P. O. Box 238. Walkerton. Ind. 46574. WALKERTON JUNIOR LEAGUE MFETING FEB. 1 Ihe Walkerton Junior League baseball coaches, parents and other interested persons, arc invited to attend a meeting that will be held on Sunday, February I, at 4:00 p.m., at the Walkerton Community Building. FREE DIABETIC SCREENING AT KOONTZ LAKE CLINIC On Friday, January 30. from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon C.S.T.. at the Koontz Lake Clinic, there will be a free diabetic screening. Ihe screening consists of a simple finger stick with a lancet and drop of blood placed on a dextrostix and placed in a glucometer for reading. Anyone over 21 years of age is welcome. This is a community service of your Starke Home Health Care. For further information contact Marv Ann Bombagetti at 778-4458 or 772-6231. Ext. 250 BETTER HOMES CLUB TO MEET MONDAY The Better Homes Extension Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Carolyn Swanson, on Monday, January 2b, at 7:00 p.m. Members are asked to bring scissors and glue for the valentines. ELECT NEW OFFICERS FOR POLK TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT New officers of the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Department were selected at their December 4 meeting as follows: Mickey Replogle. chief; Wayne Pontius, assistant chief; Ben Burger, secre-tary-treasurer; and board members are Bud Kerckhove and John Drews.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1987

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 3:30 p.m. — John Glenn High School Ski Club trip to Ski World. 4:30 p.m. — Walkerton sth and bth grade basketball team to host North Liberty . 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Business & Professional Women's Club to meet at the Walkerton American Legion for their dinner meeting FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 7:00 p.m. — Semi-final action of the Bi-County Tourney at LaVille. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 8:30 a.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to participate in the Northern State Conference matches at Jimtow n. 6:30 p.m. — Girls varsity championship game of the Bi-County Tourney at LaVille. 8:30 p.m. — Championship game of the boys varsity division of the Bi-County Tourncv. at LaVille. SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 Super Bowl. MONDAY, JANUARY 26 4:45 p.m. — North Liberty 7th and Bth grade basketball teams to travel to New Prairie. 6:CX) pm. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to host LaVille. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Board to meet. W’alkerton 1.0.0. F. Lodge to meet. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 4:30 p m. — Urey 7th and Bth grade basketball teams to travel to Bremen. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 4:45 p.m. — W’alkerton sth and bth grade basketball teams to travel to Triton 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to travel to Knox 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team to host Plymouth. 6:30 p.m. — Adult Farm C lass at John Glenn High School. "00 p.m. — North Liberty 7 th and Bth grade basketball teams to travel to Knox. Lincoln Township Jaycees to meet. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 6:15 p.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to host Bremen 6:15 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to travel to South Bend St. Joe. W’alkerton American Legion to meet. WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE BEING OFFERED Ihe St. Joseph County Chapter. American Red Cross, and the South Bend Public Recreation Department are offering a Water Safety Instructor course. Lhe course will begin on February 5 and run through April 30, 1487, at the Riley High Schixil pool. You must be at least 17 years old and hold a current Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving certificate For registration information call the Red Cross at 234 0141 REPORT CARDS TO BE ISSUED THIS FRIDAY The John Glenn School Corporation will issue report cards on Friday, January 23. Be a defensive driver always!

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Surplus Food In Starke County On Thurs., Jan. 22 Surplus foods will be distributed by the Council on Aging on Thursday, January 22. to eligbible households. The Commodities program is administered by the Indiana Department of Aging and Communits Services. Locally, the township trustees assist the Council on Aging in distributing American cheese, butter, honey and flour To be eligible for food, the household must meet the following guidelines: Household Annual Size Income UNDER 60 YEARS OF AGE 1 $ 8,040 2 10,860 3 13.680 Add $2,820 for each additional member. OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE I $ 4,648 2 13,032 3 16.416 Add $3,384 for each additional member. Ihe frail, elderh and handicapped who are unable to lease the household should enlist the aid of a friend, relative or neighbor to pickup the food Ihe Council on Aging and trustees hase a form asailable for third parts pickup Obtain one prior to the date of distribution Persons will be sersed on the first-come first-served basis. The commodities are donated bs the United States Department of Agri culture (USDA) and are not to be sold or exchanged The distribution locations and times are as follow s Davis Township — Gearhart residence at 400 N and Range Road, first house on southwest side, from 8:00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Oregon Township — Koontz Lake Fire Station on Indiana 23. from 2:00 p.m. to ":00 p m. If additional information is need ed. please call your trustee or Council on Aging office at ""29154. NEW PATROL CAR AT KOONTZ LAKE Lhe Koontz Lake Association board of directors held their month ly meeting at the library recently. It was stated the Koontz Lake patrol car has been updated with a newer model Many thanks to all the area people who helped with the bake sale and the raffle, with the proceeds going to the patrol car fund. The board is in need of three new directors this coming spring. Any member or prospective member who could attend one meeting a month and is interested in the well being of the Koontz Lake area, please contact the association Remember "Our Neighborhood Watch". If we all watch our own neighborhood it works Report anvting to the authorities Phone toll free. 1-800-552-2403, for all emergencies or the sheriff Residents of Starke County are to use the new number for the Ambulance Service, not Rannells Fu neral Home. The proper phone number is 1-800-552-2403 or 7725003