The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 March 1989 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — MARCH 2. IM9

EDITORIALS

IT’S THERE FOR THE TAKING This week is a special week in Indiana. This is Sectional Tourney time in the Hoosier state where basketball still holds a special mystique not shared by very many others. Indiana still runs a state tourney with ail participants in the same race . that being the chase for the crown of Slate Champion. Most other slates use a class system, which even though it gives all schools a chance in their own size competition, something is still missing in the class system. Once again this year the John Glenn Falcons will enter the sectional tourney as a favorite or co-favorite, depending on who you talk to. A sectional title has evaded Glenn since the formation of the school corporation back in the 1960’5, several times Glenn appeared io have the edge, if not at least as good a chance as any of the competing teams. Glenn opens their action Friday evening against the host Plymouth Pilgrims. In a down year for Plymouth, they still pose a serious threat and even though the Falcons defeated Plymouth three weeks ago on their own floor, you just can’t take the Pilgrims of Jack Edison for granted. The 1989 sectional, while not having a super power as has been the case several times in the past with the very good Plymouth and Argos teams, good balance is apparently available this year and with the exception of the first game between La\ ille and defending sectional champ Bremen, the games figure to be close and exciting. True, there are usually upsets in tournament competition, but this one looks to offer to basketball fans, some real good, close competition before a champion is crowned around nine o’clock Saturday night. One thing that is encouraging this year, along with Glenn’s fine 16-4 record in a season that has had some ups and downs, is the fact that coach Gordon Mosson stated before the season started that the emphasis would be put on the post season play this year, something that some have felt was almost taken for granted in past years. Although not conceding anything to anyone, there were years that the Falcons just seemed to be ending their season at sectional time instead of starting the new season of tournament action. We hope this feeling is shared by all and that the big job at hand can be handled for the first time in the school’s history. The play should be good, the balance of the tourney should be responsible for this fact, and it must b* acknowledged that the 1989 sectional title is not given to anyone, it is there to be taken and we feel that this very possibly could be the year the Falcons get this job done. Dedication and the right mental attitude is very important, and perhaps this is the year that and the action on the floor will all come together to win this long time elusive prize, a sectional championship.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE "Wall With Me..." Brrrr! It sure is cold out tonight. The moon is very bright too I'm not used to sleeping outside like this. I usually have a met warm place to sleep 1 thought I had a good home and the people I lived with loved me. This snow doesn’t make it any warmer. I wandered up and down the road and in the fields looking for those "nice" people Where did they get to anyhow? I've lived with them since 1 was born. I thought I was family. It's not my fault I've grown to be so big , . . Im so tired and hungry and cold .... I finally found a porch I can sleep on. These people have let me stay here, I wonder for how long? Maybe those "met" people will come back and pick me up in the morning Brrrr' It sure is cold tonight. I have a large black and brown dog sleeping on my front porch this night It is lb degrees and the wind is blowing. I don t know if this dog is male of female but it can stay for the night I want to think TOLL FREE INDIANA LEGISLATORS Houte Os Representatives 1-800-382-9841 Or 1-800-382-9842 Senate 1-800-382-9467

someone didn't dump it off. rather that it is lost. You may claim your lonely pet soon, please Delores Yelton 566-7158 UREY MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING RESULTS The trey wrestling team split two decisions and participated in the Plymouth Invitational this past week On Tuesdav New Praine defeated the Urey team 60-22. For Urey Danny Ding and Andy Holderread won with pins over their opponents while Gayton Marks and Bo Strickland defeated their opponents by major decisions, injuries and ineligibilities limited the Urey team to only "of the 1” weight classes in this match, dropping their record to 0-3 for the season. On Thursday. Urey won their first match of the season defeating LaVille 38-27. Again, forfeits were a deciding factor in the outcome. For Urey Danny Long had a pin in 43 seconds, and Bo Strickland came from behind in the second period to finish with a tie match. These were among the highlights for the Falcons On Saturday, the Falcons competed tn the Plymouth Invitational, a tournament which included 201 wrestlers fn»m Plvm<»uth. Grissom. Schmucker. Urey. LaVille, Brc men. Tippecanoe Valley. Culver. Peru and Warsaw The tournament lasted lor 12 hours and eihausted the wreMiers from all schools as some of them had to wrestle five or even sit times For Urey first places were won by Hr me Brown and Danny Long, who defeated an undefeated wrest ler from Tippecanoe Valley. A third place was won bv Bo Strick land and three fourth place finish ••••♦•••••••••an** •

es by Gayion Marks. Mike Wright and Ricky Pcddycord. Nothing fishy about it—one of the flounder s eyes travels to the other side of its head as the fish develops The winter flounder s eyes are on its right side, while the summer flounder's eyes are on its left HOT Stuff What's fast, super tasty, comes in its own— natural—wrapper and, as a bonus, packed with nutrition" 7 A stuffed baked potato, of course' Increasingly popular as a satisfying mini-meal—ready in 10 minutes or less, using your microwave—it’s a wholesome, economical alternative to high fat, high sodium, high cost carry-out foods, a perfect all-in-one energy booster for busy singles and families who must often eat m shifts What's the classic, simplest kind of filling * Cheese, of course’ One surefire winner is mild, nutty Norwegian Jarlsberg—mellow yet distinctive, it melts quickly and smoothly in seconds Or try delicately spiced, creamy Nokkelost, also from Norway’s prime dairy lands Both are chock-full of quality protein while comparatively low in fat. sodium—and calones—since they’re made from part skim milk And each can turn a plain spud into a luscious treat Build a truly creative potato with these versatile cheeses plus left over vegetables, cooked chicken or lean ground beef—even yesterday's meat sauce or chili. a dollop of stew orfncassee Jarlsberg or Nokkelost will complement and bring out the best in other flavors, helping to minimize kitchen time and maximize your grocery dollar—with a bit of delicious ingenuity COOKING, 0 KMI i N wkiHKj R ^7^®’ Pineapple Raisin Jumbles 2 cans (8 ox. each) Dole Crushed Pineapple 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flour 4 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 cup Dole Slivered Almonds, toasted 1 cup Dole Raisins Drain pineapple, reserve juke for beverage. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in pineapple and vanilla. Beat in flour and orange peek Stir in almonds and raisins. Drop by tablespoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in MO*F oven 20 to 22 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Makes 2 to 2-1/2 dozen cookies. For more lemfu pineapple mr pet. u rite to Dole Pineapple. Dept QE MP () Bui 77M. San Fran cuco, CA ^l2O • uurUan itoie*

DID YOU KNOW? The Facts About Saint Patrick It s no blarney to say many people are pretty green when it comes to knowing fact from fiction about St Patrick and his day. For example, did you know lili i - S • St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was not an Irishman, but bom in England the son of a Roman official • St. Patrick's day is more wideband enthusiastically celebrated

PROPOSED 1989-90 CALENDAR The Board of Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation is considering adoption of a school calendar for the 1989-90 school year. Option A and Option B shown below are identical with the exception of the scheduling of Parent-Teacher Conferences during the month of November. Please review the proposed calendar and direct your comments to any School Board member, your school principal, or the office of the superintendent of schools. The Board anticipates adoption of the 1989-90 school calendar at its March 14, 1989 meeting. OPTION B (P-T Conference if passed by State Legislature) Aug. 15-18 Tues.-Fri. Student Registration Aug. 21 Mon. Jeacher Orientation, no school Aug. 22 Tues. Classes Begin for First Semester, Grades 1-12 Aug. 28 Mon. Kindergarten Classes Begin Sept. 4 Mon. Labor Day, no school Oct. 25 Wed. End First Nine Weeks Grading Period, 46 Days Oct. 27-28 Thur.-Fri. Fall Break, no school No v - 3 Fri. Report Card Day Nov. 6 Mon. Parent-Teacher Conference Day Nov. 24-25 Thur.-Fri. Thanksgiving Break, no school Dec. 21 Thurs. Classes Dismissed at Regular Time for Christmas Break Jan. 2 Tues. Classes Resume Following Christmas Break Jan. 12 Fri. End Second Nine Weeks Grading Period, 45 Days End First Semester, 9) Days Jan. 15 Mon. Classes Begin for Second Semester Jan. 19 Fri. Report Card Day March 16 Fri. End Third Nine Weeks Grading Period, 45 Days Classes Dismissed at Regular Time for Spring Break March 26 Mon. Classes Resume Following Spring Break March 30 Fri. Report Card Day May 23 Wed. End Fourth Nine Weeks Grading Period, 43 Days End Second Semester, 88 Days May 24 Thurs. Records Day, no school May 27 Sun. Commencement May 28 Mon. Memorial Day May 29 Tues. Driver Education Begins Jun « ’ Fn. Report Cards Mailed June 4 Mon. Summer School Begins June 29 Fri. Summer School Ends Students’ Instructional Day: Grades 1-6 — 5 hours. 30 minutes Grades 7-8 — 6 hours, 35 minutes tirades 9-12 — 6 hours, 45 minutes 179 Student Instructional Days 1 Parent-Teacher Conference Day 180 Student Instructional Days 1 Teacher Orientation Day I Teacher Records Day 182 Calendar Days 1 Teacher In-Service Day (7 hours outside the regular teacher day) 183 Teacher Contract Days OPTION A (P-T Conference currently permissible) CHANGES FROM OPTION B Nov. 6 Mon Half Day School AM., Half Day Parent-Teacher Conference PM. Nov. 7 Tues Half Day School A.M., Half Day Parent Teacher Conference P M.

I here in the United States, especially in New York City, home of the magnificent St Patrick's Cathedral, than in Dublin, Ireland • The Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of New York and the first major neo-gothic-style Cathedral in the United States • Ireland’s favorite spirit. Irish Mist Liqueur traces its heritage back 1200 years secret blend of four Irish Spirits aged in wood, heather honey and herbs, it is thought to be the “heather wine’ that minstrels sang of centimes ago St. Patrick lived c 3H9t046] A I) • Many Americans say they're "bringing the best of Ireland’ to their St Patrick s Day celebrations when they toast with the traditional after dinner liqueur, Irish Mist • The first St Patrick’s Daycelebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1 737 Today, over a hundred cities hold parades New York City’s parade is the largest