The Independent-News, Volume 113, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 October 1987 — Page 7

Congratulations JGHS BOYS TENNIS TEAM SEASON RECORD 14-2 NSC CHAMPS 7-0 #1 DOUBLES MIKE TRAUB AND SCOTT HALL 160 WKVI ALL-AREA ATHLETES TEAM MEMBERS MARC ADKINS ROB NICKLES JAMIE HEVEL SCOTT HALL MIKE TRAUB KEVIN SOUTH KELLY DREWS JEFF SPRUNGER GREAT JOB GUYS! COACH K. Congratulations FUNKY FORTLANDER AND WHIMSICAL WAGONER ON YOUR EXPERT DIRECTION OF A REGIONAL BOUND BAND THE KIDS LOOKED TERRIFIC! THE CAPE CRUSADER (MK) THINK CHRISTMAS GET INVOLVED WITH THE WALKERTON COMMUNITY CHOIR JOIN US MONDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING Ocotber 12 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. WALKERTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH KICKER’S DRIVE-IN CLOSING SOON FOR THE SEASON THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OUR FIRST YEAR DICK & SHERRI

BE SURE AND VISIT THE TRI KAPPA TABLE (IN FRONT OF JACOB DRUGS) BAKED GOODIES POTPOURRI CHRISTMAS TREE Ticket Sales SI.OO Each 6 For $5.00 7 FT. COMPLETELY DECORATED TREE TO BE GIVEN AWAY DECEMBER 3 Get Your Tickets Today! KICKER’S DRIVE-IN SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY 20% OFF ON ALL FOOD ORDERS THE JOHN GLENN MUSIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THEIR ANNUAL CHEESE AND SAUSAGE SALE BEGINNING October 9 AND RUNNING THRU October 19 SUPPORT OUR MUSIC DEPT. AT JOHN GLENN GREAT GOING FALCON FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES 26-0 OVER TRITON! BEAT CULVER AND NEW PRAIRIE! MR. K. & CHEERLEADERS Congratulations MARCHING FALCONS IST AT DISTRICT CONTEST AND BEST AUXILIARY GOOD SHOW! LINDA ROSS AND AND JOHN GLENN BAND BOOSTERS

Congratulations JOHN GLENN TENNIS TEAM “NSC CHAMPS” MARC ADKINS ROB NICHOLS SCOTT HALL JAMIE HEVEL MICHAEL TRAUB KEVIN SOUTH KELLY DREWS JEFF SPRUNGER FANTASTIC SEASON! FREE COOKIES & PUNCH COME TO THE WALKERTON LIBRARY Sunday, Oct. 11 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. FOR AN OPEN HOUSE COME IN AND SEE WHAT IS AT THE LIBRARY FOR YOU! Plans Progressing On Koontz Lake Environment The Koontz Lake Environmental Enhancement Committee met recently with Rep. Richard Mangus. Mr. Mangus presented the committee with a report on the state’s program to improve environmental conditions on Koontz Lake. Mr. Mangus, who has done a remarkable job of securing funds for the project, pointed out the multidisciplined approach to the problems. Mangus explained that funds have already been approved to work on stabilization of the Lawrence Pontius ditch. This project will include the construction of silt traps and nutrient filters that will clean water coming into the lake. Another team is studying sites for a public access boat ramp. This site will not only service boaters but will provide a safe, convenient location for the fire department tanker trucks to take on water. Still another program Rep. Mangus was very instrumental in getting through the legislature is the ”T by 2000” soil conservation program. This program may provide funding for further lake enhancement work such as studies of the lake’s weed problems and general lake health problems and solutions. Mr. Mangus assured the group they would be kept up on the planning and development of the studies and construction, and arranged for the committee to meet with Mr. Jim Ridenour, overall director for the Department of Natural Resources, on September 11. Committee representatives were very pleased with the outcome of this meeting feeling that DNR cooperation and the tremendous help from Rep. Mangus was a very positive step. Future meetings will be scheduled with DNR, Marshall County officials and the committee to keep the progress going on the project. Members of the committee are

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Ray Chapman, Regg Williams, Don Johnson, Tom Camerie, Jim New and Ernie Brovoid, who were elected by the Koontz Lake property owners from public meetings recently held to address the Koontz Lake problem. Old Photographs And Chinese Items To Be On Display Did your family have reunions in the early 1900’s? Did your reunion group have pictures taken by a professional photographer? The Walkerton Historical Society has in their possession, a large amount of family pictures taken in the early 1900’s. These pictures were taken by John Haag, of the Tyner area. Victor Rensberger had a pony and cart which they used to transport themselves to the various gatherings for the cost of a meal and the possible order for reprints of the pictures John had taken. The area covered for the day probably was in the Tyner, Walkerton, Teegarden, North Liberty vicinity, only as far as they could travel in the cart and return home in the same day. Veryl Haag, son of John, of near Walkerton, had the pictures in his possession for many years trying to locate the present descendents of the groups. The pictures then were taken by Deloris (Rensberger) Niendorf, daughter of Victor, who in turn tried to locate the owners. Rather than burning or destroying the pictures, they were given to the Sodety, with the thoughts that perhaps they could find the owners. During the Walkerton Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10, the pictures will be on display at the Walkerton Library from 12:00 noon to the closing of the Library at 3:30 p.m. Anyone is most welcome to look through these pictures and if your family group can be recognized, you may keep the picture. Or if any picture can be recognized other than your family, the name will be taken and contacted later. There are some interesting homes and dress attire visible and could be a pleasant pasttime for someone. Remember — Public Library— October 10. The Walkerton Historical Society is pleased to have on loan, Chinese items belonging to an area woman. Some of these will be on display this coming weekend at the Walkerton Public Library, Friday, Saturday and for the Open House of the Library on Sunday. Miss Winnie Cripe, aunt of Grant Steele, Walkerton, served as a missionary in China for nearly 20 years, returning to the North Lib-erty-Walkerton area every eight years on furlough. Even though being deceased for many years, the lifestyle of the people she served, remains in the articles she gave to her family. Miss Elsie Steele, a former teacher in the Walkerton school, and now deceased, received the items from Miss Winnie Cripe and Miss Steele in turn passed them on to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Steele’s daughter, Grace (Steele) Bollinger, of Middlebury, Indiana. Since available space is limited in the library, only a small portion of items will be cm display for the public to view. Even though answers cannot be given to possible questions concerning the culture of the Chinese people and the area that was served during the lifetime of Miss Cripe, it will be interesting to note the style, craftsmanship and delicacy of the items. Won't you join us at the Walkerton Library for a few interesting moments? BRIDAL SHOWER HONORS DANA HAY Dana R. Hay was the honored guest at a bridal shower, held on Sunday. October 4, at the North

Liberty American Legion. The shower was given by her sister, Marlis Welsch and her mother, Helen Hay. The bride-elect received many gifts. The afternoon was spent playing bingo with prizes being awarded. The door prize went to Donna Whitmer. Refreshments were served. The forty-five guests came from Buchanan and Niles, Michigan; South Bend and North Liberty. YOUR CHILD IS WORTH IT! UREY P.T.A. You watch your child grow, sitting up, standing up, crawling, then walking, all of us remember those steps in growth with excitment and fascination. Now that they are growing up in new ways, experiencing adolescence, they need us even more. We as parents have a responsibility to our children to get involved. Teachers can only do so much, but parents and teachers together can help your child become the best possible! Urey P.T.A. met on Wednesday, September 23 in the Urey gymnasium. Mary Bierly, president, welcomed everyone and explained P.T.A. and some of the things that P.T.A. is doing at Urey Middle School: dances, citizenship awards, Christmas door decorations contest, Santa’s shop, Reflections and a book fair. This year's officers are: Mary Bierly, president; Theda Casteel, vice president; June Maher, treasurer; and Suzie Johnson, recording secretary. Vera Tiani, guidance counselor and Voyager Gub leader, gave a talk on the club. This club gives your child a change to experience skiing, skating, horseback riding, rafting and rock climbing. It is also a great time for parents, teachers and students to do exciting and fun things together. Encourage your child to join in on the fun and you come along too. Mr. Reese, Urey principal, introduced himself to everyone and encouraged the parents to contact the school with any questions or problems that might arise. A drawing was held during the meeting and three students won a free outing with the Voyagers, John Wise, Jonna Johnson and Theresa Wiles. Wade Snodgrass and Jeff Ridgeway demonstrated a part of rock climbing. Come and join the P.T.A., get involved — remember your student needs you! Next meeting — November 17,1987.

BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Whitmer, of North Liberty, are the proud parents of twins, a daughter, Jenna Marie, weighed in at five pounds and three ounces and measured 18% inches long, and a son, Justen Matthew, eight pounds and measured 20% inches long. They have an older brother, Jeffrey Lee 11. at home. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walker, of Walkerton, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duwaine Whitmer, of Koontz Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, of Waterton, New York, are the proud parents of a baby girl. Candance Nicole, born on September 23. She weighed in at seven pounds and 13% ounces. She has a sister. Cassie Marie, at home. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walker, of Walkerton, and Mrs. Phyllis Lewis, of Plymouth. NOTICE Anyone wishing to play volleyball on Monday evenings, at Urey gym. from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., please contact Marcia Eddinger, at 586-2530, Walkerton. The first successful electric elevator was installed in the Demarest Building in New Yorii City in 1889

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