The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 March 1990 — Page 11

WINS NATIONAL CONTEST A team of Purdue University engineering-technology students canned the competition to win the 1090 National Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, on Sat.. March 1 7 , at Purdue. In keeping with the true spirit of Goldberg — who specialized in drawing complicated machines to perform simple tasks — four student teams demonstrated their contraptions, which this year were designed to screw the lid on a Ball canning jar. The machines had to successfully complete the task in under five minutes, using at least 25 steps, said David Oliver. Oakland City, student chairman of the contest and a senior in industrial technology. The visiting teams were from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee: Oakland University in Rochester. Mich, and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Ark. This year's event also featured on exhibition team from Pendleton High School in Pendleton. Ind. "Having a Ball." the machine of Purdue s Team Technology, used 42 steps to complete its task, starting with an attempt to make "moonshine." After a power switch was turned on. a water pump pumped water down a mountain into a still, turning a water wheel. The rotation of the water wheel caused a nxking chair on the mountain to rock, dumping corn for the moonhine into the still. Other steps included a giant "P” popping a balloon, an airplane hitting a target to release a toy Batman and a train bringing the moonshine to its destination For the machine's finale, a Ball canning jar came out of a model Ball Corp, factory building where a mechanical arm called a "twister" screwed on the cap. "We were concerned about the competition because the other machines looked really good, but we ran our machine many times this week to make sure it was ready." said Matt Garbanno. St. Joseph. Mich., a junior in mechanical engineering technology, who said more than 500 hours went into the planning and building of "Having a Ball." Other members of the winning learn include Todd Henn. Walkerton; Jerri Keller. West Lafayette; Bn an Sower. Kendalls tile; Phil Santos. Bloomington and Dave Kovaleski. Fremont. Ohio. Team Technology, which won Purdue's local Rube Glodberg Machine contet Feb I'. won S3OO and was presented the five-foot high traveling trophy at the conclusion of the March 1' contest Oakland University placed second, winning SIOO The University of Wisconsin placed third, winning The Rube Goldberg Machine contest originated in 1949 as a competition between Theta Tau and Triangle fraternities. It was held annually until 1956. In 1983 Theta Tau revived the contest and opened the competition to all Purdue students. This is the second year a national contest has been held in addition to the local contest. WALKERTON WOMAN'S COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS Josephine Nowakowski. Doris Vasil. Gertrude Brehm. Esther Smith. Gara Dixon and Lucille Dipert were hostesses for the meeting of the GFWC Walkerton Woman’s Communits Club on Friday. March 16th. The meeting was opened by president Mildred Cases and reports from her officers and committee chairman. Presi-dent-elect Ella Remus was unable to attend due to illness. She was to have undergone surgery on Wed nesdav. the 21st. in Chicago Fneda Meyer, international as fairs chairman introduced Ger aldme Cobb who gave a very enjoyable account of her visit to an international china painting show.

in Garsching. Germany. Alice Walker announced that the GFWC Walkerton Woman's art show of the work of local students would be held at the community building on Saturday. March 17. Environmental chairman. Margaret Moravek. urged members to plant trees. Our forests are being depleted. Member Betty Weinman, reported that she and her husband have recently planted 118 trees on their property. A report of the progress of the literacy program from Janet Bierly was read by the secretary. Mildred McKesson; also a letter from Vcrda Karn who has been ill but is coming along fine. Nine members had March birthdays: Helen Bowman. Shirley Awald. Margaret Moravek. Lucille Dickson. Esther Smith, Helen Bowles. Ruth Ullcry. Clara Dixon and Violet Drake. Guest speaker for the occasion was Renee Bauman, executive director of the American Heart Association, in South Bend. She told the group about their programs which they have used to get information to the public, through speaking in the grade and high schools, as well as information through the mail, on radio and television. The St. Joseph Countv American Heart Association is considered to be the best in this state. She also cautioned against organizations who take on a similar ganizations who take on a similar name such as the American Disease Research Foundation who frequently solicit donations for their use but use very little of the money for research. One Monday, seven ofr the members attended the 101st Convention of the St. Joseph Countv Federation of Clubs at the Grace United Methodist Church, in South Bend. They were Mildred Casey. Barbara Simpson. Nadine Keiper, Mildred McKesson. Alice Walker, Frieda Meyer and Mildred Nolcheff. They enjoyed their time spent with 41 members of the GFWC. The bylaws were revised, officers were installed and reports given of the projects they had launched during the past year. It was an impressive record; trail walks with school children to give them information on the importance of conservation of our natural resources. This was done mostly in a acre park whose upkeep is maintained by members of the GFWC clubs in St. Joseph County; an "End Suicide" project aimed at teenagers, where extensive counseling is offered and information is distributed in the high schools; project "Os! a Lot” which promotes saving electricity: making bandages for the Salavation Army; volunteer work at hospitals and nursing homes; better protection

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for battered women and conservation of our forests. The convention of women was entertained by Mark Zeilinski. a GFWC-sponsorcd music student who has just won a scholarship to Indiana University. He played the trumpet beautifully. Jane Denham gave an interesting talk on tracing your family history. Memorial services were held for the deceased members of the past vear in each of the clubs. R.E.A.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N.L. United Methodist Church Phone 656-3132 the day prior for reservations. Walkerton Youth Building Phone 586-7600 the day prior for reservations. APRIL 2-6 MONDAY Apple juice Swedish meatballs in gravy over mxidles Steamed carrots Whole wheat bread and margarine Mixed fruit Milk. tea. coffee TUESDAY Tomato juice Ham and beans Spinach w ith vinegar on side Cornbread and margarine Banana Milk. tea. coffee WFDNESDAY Grape juice Hcrbed baked chicken Hot German potato salad Steamed cabbage Cracked wheat bread and margarine Lemon pudding Milk. tea. coffee THURSDAY Orange juice Italian sausage Au gratin potatoes Stewed tomatoes with white bread cubes Whole wheat bread and margarine Plain angel food cake Milk. tea. coffee FRIDAY Peach nectar Vegetable-beef soup w saltines Breaded fish square on bun with tarter sauce Slice of American cheese Applesauce Milk. tea. coffee

|CHURCH NEWS!

Koontz Lake Missionary Church Pastor. Greg Bentle 586-226' All times are Central Standard Time.

SUNDAY. APRIL 1 8:00 a.m.. Family Worship Hour I. Pastor Greg preaching. Children's church-pre-school thru K. Jr. Church-grades 1-4. 9:10 a.m.. Family Study Hour. Sunday Schixil. 10:10 a.m.. Family Worship Hour 11. Pastor Greg preaching. 6:00 p.m.. Family Fellowship Hour film scries continues. "Creation Evolution. The Origin of Life." WEDNESDAY. APRIL 4 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Evening Bible Training. Aduh Bible Study. Revelation. Pastor Guv. Aduh Bible Study. James. Pastor Greg. Missionary Cadets-4 vears thru 6th grade. N.L. United Methodist Church Church At The Crossroads Corner of Rt. 4 & 23. Main St. North Liberty. Indiana James C. Stansell, pastor THURSDAY. MARCH 29 7:30 p.m.. Adult choir practice. SUNDAY. APRIL 1 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 10:45 a.m . Sundav School. 6:00 p.m.. UMYF. Nursery available during morning worship and sunday school. Fellowship time following morning worship. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Si reel Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Richard Revnolds. Pastor SUNDAY. APRIL 1 9:30 am.. Sundav School. 10:30 a.m.. Worship Service. Rev. Ronald Miller, of Bav City, Michigan, guest speaker. TUESDAY. APRIL 3 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. YWCA SelfSufficiency Program For information. call 586-3301. Walkerton or 233-9491, South Bend. Ask for Marilyn Bryan. 7:30 p.m.. Deacons meeting. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 4 7:00 p.m.. Worship committee meeting. "Whosoever will, mav come."

United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilvn Gebert THURSDAY. MARCH 29 9:30 a.m.. Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m..Lenten Bible SSStudv r 7:15 p.m..Agape Praver Group UNDAY. APRIL 1 Sermon. "Pride and Temptation" Text: Luke22:24-34 4-6 p.m..UMYF. Church 6:00 p.m..Lenten Service. Daybreak singers from N. Liberty MONDAY* APRIL 2 3:30 p.m.. Census Bureau train-

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ing 7:00 p.m.. UMW Exec, board 7:00 p.m , Community choir prac. TUESDAY. APRIL 3 7.00 p.m., Ruth Circle. Linda Craft, church WEDNESDAY. APRIL 4 6:30 p.m.. Ministerial Assoc, meeting 6:00 p.m.. Jr. choir practice 7:00 p.m.. Adult choir practice Pine Creek Church of The Brethren Pine and Stanton Roads North Liberty. Indiana SUNDAY. APRIL I 8:30 a.m.. Fellowship breakfast 9 9:00 a.m.. Sundav School 10:00 a. m.. Worship service and children's church 2:00 p.m.. Cantata rehearsal 6:00 p.m.. Bible studv St. John's Lutheran Church Riley &. Pine Roads 24955 Riley Road The Rev. Bert Pauiuhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 SUNDAY. APRIL I 9:30 a.m.. Sundav schtxvl 9:30 a.m.. Confirmation IO:3Oa m.. Holy Communion 7:30 p.m.. Choir rehearsal TUESDAY. APRII 3 00 p.m.. Activity night at Shelter. WEDNESDAY. APRII 4 ':3O p.m.. Lenten service NOTICE The Marshall Countv Christian Women's Gub cordially invites you and your guest to "Plow Your Wav To The Ball Game." on Friday. April 6. at 6:30 p.m.. at the Holidav Inn. Plymouth. Featured will be Rick Sponseller, of Warsaw, an antique farm toy collector with music by Brent and Tammv Cummin. of Plymouth and speaker will be Tim Cash, an associate with Unlimited Potential, a professional baseball player who has traveled world wide conducting baseball clinics.

Reservation deadline is Wed.. April 4. Call Jeannie at 936-6513 or Barbara at 586-2284. Echo Farms Dairy Co. of Naw York introduced the milk bottle in 1879 A bulbmaking capacity and the six petals to all its blooms mark all the members of the lily family Thus, the calla, with its single bowl, is not a member of the lily family at all In the 3rd century B C , the courtiers of the royal court in China were required to carry doves in their mouths in order to sweeten their breath when addressing the emperor

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