The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 July 1989 — Page 5

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Lana Lou Powell became the bride of Lance Alan Singleton at 7:30 p.m.. on Friday. May 26. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Gaylord Saltzgaber at Ancilla Domini Chapel. Donaldson. Organist was Sister Mary Jane Reniek and vocalists were Karmen Sahlhoff. friend of the couple. Jacque Singleton, cousin of the groom, and Christopher Henry, brother-in-law of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Nancy Powell, of Plymouth, and the groom is the son of John and Carlyn Singleton, of North Liberty. The bride, given in marraige by her father, was lovely in a white satin wedding gown which featured a high neckline of illusion lace with venise lace appliques and tnreequarter length puffed sleeves. The Venise lace appliques were adorned with small pearls. The skirt of the gown was tiered at the bottom with baby ruffles that fell into a sweeping chapel length train. The bride designed her finger tip veil

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Thanks to our neighbors, friends and relatives and Pastor Greg Bentel who visited, sent cards, gifts, called and had prayers for me w hile I was in the hospital and now at home. Bud Kring I want to thank all the people who thought about me while I was sick and in the hospital. 1 liked all the visits, cards, balloons and toys I got while 1 was there. Thank your Ryan Schmeltz for being the best brother in the whole world. Thank you Pastor Marilyn for coming to sec me and praying with me. I know it helped because I’m all better now. Jill Marie Schmeltz Thanks to all the volunteers at the Walkerton Nutrition Sttc who worked while I was home taking care of Bud after his operation. Thanks again. Iva Knng

BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs. Bnan (Rose) Lowry. North Liberty, are the proud parents of a son bom on July 8 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He weighed in at six pounds and 12 ounces and has been named Henry Lee. Maternal

with a pearl brow piece and lily of the valley under the netting. She carried a cascade bouquet of white silk mses accented with blue and yellow flowers and strands of lily of the valley. The bride made the silk flowers for the entire bridal party. Serving as matron of honor was Tana Henry, twin sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lori Vore, Teresa Kaley, Dana Geist. Lori DeHan and Diana Harley. Serving as best man was Brett Gouker, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mike Powell. Tom Kaley, Ed Segraves, Scott Hilliard and Rick Powell. Ushers wer Gene Amor and Jeff Corban. Ashlee Craft, cousin of the bride, was flower girl and Matt Wcsolek, godson of the groom, served as ring bearer. Dawn Edwards was the program attendant and Sarah Guild was the guest registerer. The reception was held at the Ancilla Auditorium for 300 guests. The couple went to Tennessee for their honeymoon and now reside in Plymouth. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robert, of North Liberty. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lowry, of Walkerton. Twins were born to Jeanie and Terry DeShone on Sunday. July 9. at Elkhart General Hospital. A son, Paul Kenneth, and a daughter. Eleanore Anne. Grandparents are Mrs. Lottie Watkins. North Liberty; Mrs. Bellie Watkins. Bremen; and Mrs. Ann DeShone. Elkhart. ’B9 State Fair Offers Best Bargains Ever Visitors to the 1989 Indiana State Fair August 16-27 will enjoy the best family entertainment bargain available in recent years. Admission and parking, decreased by SI.OO from last year, is only $3.00 each; visitors 10 and under are ad mitted free. But the savings doesn’t stop there — advance admission and parking tickets purchased by August IS are discounted an additional SI.OO. (The first Fair, in 1852. charged an entrance fee of 20 cents; in 137 years State Fair admission has increase only $1.80.) Also new: the bO-by-60 State Fair Oub Pavilion tent free to groups of 200 or more. Host a major party, entertain clients, have an old-sash-

ioned picnic. Club Pavilion’s fun package includes tours, catering, a special State Fair welcome. VIP and bus parking and group seating at paid entertainment events. The new Fall Creek Gate 6 Plaza, the second busiest entrance to the Fairgrounds, will be open in time to welcome visitors. For the first time, the 32nd annual Queen Pageant Finals are in the Carquest Coliseum. Saturday night. August 12. in order to meet the demands of an ever-growing audience. Last year, 88 counties sent their queens to vie for the Miss Indiana State Fair title. Admission to the Pageant Finals is $2.00. Although there is not Preview Night this year, a number of activities occur at the Fairgrounds before Opening Day. The Miniature Horse Show in the Carquest Coliseum runs August 15 .4-15, with free admission. Other prefair events include quarter horse racing, initial draft horse competitions. the ‘•World's Largest Male Hog Contest”, and “World Champion Sow & Litter Contest". Early arrivals on opening day will witness the 15th annual Giant Hot Air Balloon Race, with liftoff at 7:00 a.m. Rescheduled to take advantage of early morning's more favorable wind currents, the big bags will dot the sky to coincide with the 8:15 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Nationwise Gazebo. More balloons than ever before are expected for the early morning liftoff. The 42nd annual Band Day competition has been moved to Opening Day, and more large and small marching bands from throughout Indiana are expected to strut their stuff, vying for the coveted State Fair Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Group trophy. Band Day “Sweet Sixteen” finals and all evening Pepsi Taco Bell Grandstand performances will feature — They’re big — it's new —two giant 11-by-14 video screens ana everyone in tne auaience win enjoy “front row ” seats. Didn’t bring enough money to the Fair? An automatic teller on the Cirrus network will be in operation by Fairtime at the entrance to the Universities Building. Yet most events during the Fair's 12-day run are free. In fact, more events are free than those charging admission — and there is much that is new to the 137th annual Fair. A major first-time exhibit in the Ag/Hort Building features Indiana's popcorn producers, with displays. industry facts and a popcorn “cannon”. Indiana has bounced back from the great drought of 'BB and is once again tops in the nation for popcorn production. A new Ag/Hart category is “Bailey's Believe It Or Not” for unusual or interesting exhibits which might be called "freaks in nature". Hopefully, none will escape and terrorize Midway patrons. The Nationwise Gazebo hosts a variety of free events. Randy Carmichael performs “Stardust Memories”, classics by his father Hoagy six times August 19. One more free day has been added to the Fair's harness racing program. Now. August 21 and 22, both Indiana Horsemen Days, feature free Grandstand admission. Then get set for three days so Grand Circuit racing, including the 63rd Fox Stake, the world-famous two-year-old pacing race continuously run at one of the nation's top tracks, on which some of the finest records in harness racing history have been set. The ”110 Horses A Hitches” trail ride breaks camp August 23 at the Hoosier Dome and heads north to the Fairgrounds. The Farmer's Day Parade, also on August 23, features floats, bands, hitches, pets on parade and antique tractors. This year’s theme is “Food — From Farm To You”. All 4-H and Open Class exhibits are free to view; the 4-H “Handson” display is free for children to

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Heather Parks and her Siberian Husky, Stacy, competed in the St. Joseph County Fun Match for dog obedience last Sunday. They earned first place in their division with a score of 197 l /j. The score also earned them the highest score of make and do things. A futuristic hydroponics display at the FFA Building demonstrates raising crops on nutrient water. At the Senior Citizens Building, Exposition Hall and Home & Family Arts Building, fairgoers can enjoy exhibits, informational displays. arts and crafts and musical entertainment. For the first time, fairgoers can enjoy the same recipes from winning entries in the Home & Family Arts’ various culinary competitions. The very first editon of the Indiana Statre Fair Cookbook will salute the many generations of culinary artists who have exhibited, competed or vended their unique and delectable creations. The Cookbook is scheduled for a Christmas 'B9 release. On the subject of foods, eight new food stands will open on the northeast end of the racetrack. Not only is there more to do, there’s more to eat. Also new to the Home & Family Arts Department is a children’s fashion show, with all styles modeled by children. The Land O' Lakes Quick Bread Contest is fresh on the State Fair scene. "Better Home A Gardens” sponsored a new quilting contest, with three categories of competition. The three winners go on to the finals at the Houston Quilt Festival in November. The Omni Six-Horse Hitch parades around the grounds regularly during the Fair, calling attention to the largest state fair draft horse competition, with the greatest premiums in the nation. The Maine-Anjou cattle breed, new to the Fair, will exhibit and vie for blue ribbon prize honors. Sheep dogs will demonstrate their skills in herding, returning after a four-year absence. UMRA midget auto racing debuts at the Sports Strip August 24, promising an exciting evening of “old-time racing with modern TO s Everyone will enjoy dance, variety. banjo, old-time fiddler, statewide cheerleading competition, clogging. Disney classics and many more free performances. For the first time the baton twirling competition is open to twirlers from other states. Roving entertainment is free at the Fair wherever fairgoers find themselves. Look for a stiltwalker, a clown band, a comedy-variety juggler and a balloon artist. "Trial by Jury: The Hoosier Lawvers' Craft” arrests attention, with actual attorneys defending and prosecuting eight days at the Fair. Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard presides August 19.

the match and they were presented a trophy. They will compete in the Elkhart County Fun Match this Saturday and then the St. Joseph Co. 4-H Fair the end of this month. Heather and Stacy are from North Liberty. You be the judge, at the Nationwise Gazebo, and the Square Dance Tent. Yes. there's a Square Dance Tent, located by the 4-H Buildings, featuring continuous dancing open to the public. A new wheelchair ramp allows convenient access for the first time to the 4-H exhibit Hall. The Eckrich Youth Talent Contest has grown in popularity; one more full day has been added. The winner in the Senior Division goes on to represent Indiana in regional competition at the Mid-South Fair's Youth Talent International in Memphis. A murder will be committed and solved four times when Kroger Lincoln Theatre presents “The Seance Murder Mystery ”. Slueths and citizens are invited to help solve this first-ever one-act original performance written and directed by John Foland. It's a magical mystery with audience participation. An exciting final day at the 'B9 Fair includes the 37th Hoosier Hundred, the famed Valvoline / USAC Silver Crown Series championship dirt car race at the Mile Oval dirt track. Some of the greatest names in racing have roared around the track and they'll return for thrilling hot-lap action at the next to last stop on the nine-even series. Practice begins at 5:00 p.m. Official programs and advance tickets are now available at the Fairgrounds Ticket Office, the new drive-through outlet across from the Fairgrounds on Fall Creek Parkway, and soon will be available at Kroger Food Stores and Hook Drug Stores. ENJOY FAMILY REUNION The J. B Williams family reunion was held on Sunday. July 2. at Potato Creek State Park Those attending from out of town were Debbie Powers. Houston, Texas; Jackie Powers Whitchurch and husband, Todd, of Wichita, Kansas; Ann and George Osborne, Inman; Ralu Smith Lantz. Munice; and Charles Ross. Dallas. Texas. Also attending were Burdell and Jerry Williams. Southy Bend; George and Althea Williams. LaPorte; “Red" and Maxine Hochstetler. Bremen; Phil and Emily Kollar. South Bend; and Roy and Nedra Williams. Walkerton. We were sorry we had to miss Joe and Henrietta Love, of M'-inesota; and Huldah Ross, of Texas. Ever notice that if you give the weeds an inch, they'll take a yard?

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