The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 39, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 February 1990 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - FEBRUARY 22, IWO

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STILL KING IN INDIANA Basketball is still king in Indiana. This coming week the 1990 state tournament will open at 64 sites around the state as the almost 400 teams all join in the chase for the title of State Champion! Indiana is unique in the fact they still have only one state championship to crown. They have shunned the temptation to go to class basketball, which, according to many people, gives the smaller schools a chance at the title. This is true but there is still something about the present set-up that is missing in class basketball. It doesn’t take that much of a memory to remember the Plymouth victory in 1982, Argos making the trip to the final four in the late ’7os and certainly the Milan victory in the early 1950 s that inspired the movie “Hoosiers”. Add to this the thrill of the many from the smaller school as they advance in their given years through the sectionals, regionals and occasionally the semi-states. Just competing in this tourney remains a memory for most even though every year all but one school bows out as a loser on the scoreboard. The John Glenn Falcons enter the 1990 tourney at Plymouth as the defending champion. They have another very fine basketball team this year and take a 15-3 record into their season finale Friday night. The sectional title is the last of three goals they sought, two having been very hotly contested and lost to the Bremen Lions. The Nothern State Conference is always a number one priority, but Bremen edged the Falcons out for this title. The Bi-County Tourney title is another highly sought prize, but again, Bremen edged the Falcons on their way to winning this title. And ironically, they are the Falcons first round opponents Wednesday night in the opening game at Plymouth. We wish the John Glenn Falcons and coach Gordon Mosson the best of luck in this year’s well balanced tourney and hope that a week from Saturday night they will again bring home the championship and the right to advance on in what is still the greatest high school tournament in the nation. High school basketball is still king in Indiana. It is also a refreshing breath of air to watch, listen to and read about the accomplishments of these kids, who all gain something by competing in this tournament. Win or lose on the scoreboard, they are all winners in the long run in the game of life.

North Liberty Well, as you all know, last Wednesday. February 14. was Valentine’s Day and it was really a fun day at the Nutrition site in Walkerton where Violet Wolff. Maxine Worthington, and Gladys Sheneman entertained and then enjoyed a delicious dinner with 60 present. Afterwards, they went to Miller's Merry Manor, joined by Madelyn Nelson, where they enjoyed watching the children from St. Patrick School square dancing with Jim Chase calling. The ladies then played and sang for the residents and their guests. A large crowd attended with a king and queen being crowned. They were Myrtle Vance. 90. and Stewart Weiler. 87. Lovely refreshments of Valentine cookies and punch was enjoyed by all. Henry and Joan Koening and Henry’s mother, Katherine Koenig. of South Bend, returned home after spending the past three weeks with their daughter. Heidi and her husband. Frank Lawson, in Ocala. Florida. Gladys Sheneman had a surprise call Friday from her neicc Joan (Heyde) Sell, of Huntington, who was at Potato Creek State Park for the AUL/Governor's Cup Volksmarch and ski event to be held on Saturday. Over 300 attended and went on the walk. Don’t forget the cherry baking contest to be held at Miller's Merry Manor. Thursday, Feburary 22. beginning at 2:00 p.m. Come and join the fun. As you know Recycling Days was to be held at the North Liberty Elementary School on Friday and Saturday, but due to all the ice and snow many didn’t venture out, so they will! be having it again on the 16th and 17th of March. If anyone would like to volunteer or your group or organization volunteer, please phone 656-8544 or 656-3223. They really need help, and this is a

worthwhile project. Received a nice letter from Bob and Donna Basley down in Lakeland, Florida where they are visiting relatives and friends and visiting many interesting places. They really enjoyed the train trip and Donna especially liked the dome car as everything was so pretty, and even went through 13 tunnels. That's one thing about a train trip, you see so much. She sent me an invitation to her mother’s 90th birthday open house which will be held on Saturday, March 3rd. from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, in North Liberty. Edna is now a resident at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home and seems to be improving. So please remember Edna on her 90th birthday. Nell Patrick, of Walkerton, was an honored guest on her birthday. Saturday evening, at G’s Dockside Restaurant. Koontz Lake. Those present to help her celebrate were her daughter and husband. Carol and Skeet Buettner. Jill and Jimmy of LaPorte; Paul Richey. Jr., of LaPorte; Lillian Buettner, of Koontz Lake; her son and wife. Gene and Norma Patrick, Philip Patrick and friend. Chris Moran, of Mishawaka, and Jeff Patrick and friend. Lorie; Jessie Patrick, of Tyner; great grandson, Brandon Stull and Craig Shoemaker, of North Liberty. Sure hope you didn't fall on the ice. sleet storm and then snow that hit our area last Wednesday evening and a lot of it is still with us at this writing. Many 1 know did slip and fall, among them my neighbor. Carl Zimmerle, who slipped and fell breaking his wrist. Received word that Mary Kuber of the Regency Nursing Home, in South Bend fell and broke her hip and is now in St. Joseph Medical Center. She use to live in the Potato Creek Park area on Osborn Road. Also Mrs. Emery (Gulezza) Desits of Redwood Road fell Saturday and broke her leg. So please remember all these friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Henry, of

New Road and granddaughters Lisa Fair and Tracy Limerick spent the weekend with Rev. Brian Henry and daughters, in Kenosha. Wisconsin. Word was received that Roy Ward, of New Road, who underwent heart surgery in Florida is out of the hospital and at his home recuperating. His address is Roy Ward. 32 Hammerhead St., Sebring, Florida 33872. Please remember him and we all wish you well, Roy. Rev. Charles Richmond is recovering nicely at his home after having surgery last Tuesday. His daughter, Jill and friend, Scott Lucas, of Cincinatti Bible College, spent the weekend visiting her parents. George and Debbie Jackson and son T.J. traveled to Memphis. Tenn, recently to see their new granddaughter. Paigi Renae, daughter of Jay and Toni Rogers. Congratulations! Kevin Swihart, son of Ellis and Phyllis Swihart will undergo surgery on his hand next Friday, in Indianapolis. Please remember him. Word was received that Bill Bauman had the misfortune of injuring his leg, and had to be admitted to the hospital on Saturday. Please remember Bill as his address is 265 Ist Ave.. Lake Placid. Florida 33852. Dorothy Fisher has returned home after spending the past few months in Florida, visiting relatives and friends.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads 24955 Riley Road The Rev. Bert Pauluhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 25 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 9:30 a m.. Confirmation. 10:30 a.m.. Worship. 12:00 p.m., Family Fellowship. 7:30 p.m.. Choir rehearsal. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 27 New sletter deadline. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 28 7:30 p.m.. Ash Wednesday. Holy Communion. "We love, because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19. North Liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty. Indiana Charles J. Richmond. Minister Timothy S. Stewart. Ass<x?iaie Minister SUNDAY 9:30 am., Bible School. 10:30 p.m.. Morning Worship. 7:30 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:30 p.m.. Youth Meetings 4th - 12th grades. WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m.. Family Bible Study. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Richard Reynolds, Pastor SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 25 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Worship Service. Rev. David Evans, guest speaker. 12:00 noon. Fellowship club. "Food Pantry Sunday" - Please bring items to refill shelves. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 27 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Y. W.C.A. Selfsufficient program. 10:00 a.m.. WlC’s program. 12 noon to 3 p.m., Connumity pantry food distribution. "OO p.m., Community food pantrv committee meeting. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 27 7:30 p.m.. Ash Wednesday Service. "Whosoever will, may come.” United Methodhit Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilvn Gebert THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 22 9:30 a m.. Bible Study, Church.

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The dedication of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Walkerton, corner of Illinois and Van Buren Streets, now the Wesleyan Church, was held on August 25 to September 1. 1907. Ground breaking was held on May 1, 1905 with the comer stone laid on April 26. 1906 by Rev. W. A. Quayle. D.D. George W. Selby, of South Bend, was the architect and Clement Neidig, Bourbon, was the foreman. Back in 1907 trustees of the church were J.R. Henry. AT. Kale. S.G. Wender (deceased June 29. 1907), Grant Tank. D.W. Brubaker. W.F. Miranda and H.A. Yearick. Serving on the building committee were Grant Tank. E.I. Leibole (deceased Sept. 1905). A.P. Atwood. W.F. Miranda, T.H. Dougherty and J.H. Peddycord. Stewards of the church were J R. Henrv. A.P. Atwood, H.A, Yearick. AH. Noble. Mr. D W Brubaker. Mrs. S.R. Ball and Mrs. E.A. Atwood. Sunday school superintendents were AH. Noble and J R. Henry. Roll of former pastors; Aaron L. Hays. 1864-65; Charles W. Farr. 1865-66; Supply. 1866-67; John S. Donaldson, 1867-68; Daniel A. Grime. 1868-69; T.J. Elkin. 186970; William Crapp. 1870-71; Supply. 1871-72; John Robison, Supply, 1872-73: A.B. Bruner. Supply, 1873-74; David Handley. 1874-76; George R. Streeter. 1876-79; R.H. Sanders. 1879-81; Henry Vencill, 1881-82; A.J. Clif ton. 1882-85 and N.E. Tinkham. 1885-86. Also LN. Woolverton. 1886-87; J.S. Kain, 1887-88; W.A. Matthews, 1888-90; O.H. Berrv, 1890-91; S.W. Goss. 1891-93; G.U. Stockbarger, 1893-96; F.M. Pavev. 1896-97; W.A. Smith. 1897-1900; G.B. Allen. 1900-1901; J.H. Hol lingsworth. 1901-01; R.D. Utter. 1902-03; T.B Wilbur. 1903-04; Homer P. Ivey. 1904 to present. FILM SERIES ON CREATION VS. EVOLUTION Beginning March 4th. on Sunday evenings, at 6:00 p.m. C.S.T., the Koontz Lake Missionary Church 7:00 p.m., UMW General Meeting SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 25 8:30 a.m., Early Service. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Late Worship; sermon: "How Many Hypocrites Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?" text: Galations2:ll-21. Nursery available during Sunday School and Late Worship. Jr. Church available during the Late Worship. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 26 7:00 p.m., Building Committee meeting. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 27 7:00 p.m.. Bible School meeting ( at St. Pat's. ( 7:00 p.m.. Pantry meeting. (

The former church was built in 1860 and used until the new one in 1907. The Walkerton Methodist Church was first established in this area with 1844 with Rev. Daniel Crumpacker as its first preacher. This was 13 years before the Town of walkerton was laid out and seven years before a post office was established at West York. In 1860 the congregation erected a new frame building in Walkerton, located at the corner of Van Buren and Indiana Streets. This was a low. one-story frame building with a small belfry over the front. Twenty-six years later. 1886. an addition was built. 20 x 40 feet, which served the congregation for 46 years. Under the pastorate of Homer P. Ivey, a new cobble-stone church was erected in 1906-07, with a cost of $15,000 in cash, plus much donated labor. Through a disastrous fire on the night of February 19. 1936 this building was razed to the ground with an estimated loss of $35,000. The present building was completed in 1937. under the ministry of Rev. Walter Wilson. In 1922-23. during the pastorate of Rev. J W Niell. the congregation replaced its parsonage with a new one at a cost of $5,200. The church observed its 100th anniversary in 1944 under the ministry of Rev. W. Ray Kuhn. Other ministers who served the church include George S. Reedy, William Hargrave. FJ. Beisel. C.B. Stanforth. Henry M. Braun. AS. Warriner. L.N. Campbell. Stanley Howell. Harold Hotchkiss. Harold Williams. Chester Mayflower. Thoma* Bowman and the present minister Marilvn Gebert. On March 30. 1969. at 2:00 p.m.. broke ground for their new church. The new church will be located across from the new John Glenn HiKh School on Georgia Street. — photo courtesy of Evelyn Norris. Rt. 5. Walkerton will be showing a film senes on the subject of creationism. Christian teachers and respected scientists who believe in Creation are being repressed and discriminated against. The evolution Establishment is withholding information from our students and the general public. This is a series that you must see. Here is the Schedule: “The Genesis Solution." This introductory film presents clear. Biblical answers in away that laypeople really understand and appreciate. Christian leaders in North America and Australia highly acclaim the accuracy and amazing effectiveness of this motion picture. Belief in the literal creation account of Genesis is foundational to the Christian faith. The original Library of Congress, consisting of 3,000 volumes, was incinerated by the British in the War of 1012.