The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 5 July 1990 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 116; NUMBER 6

Pilobolus Dance Theatre At Firefly Festival The acrobatic and ingenious Pilobolus Dance Theatre will give a new meaning to the term “dance” when it appears at The Firefly Festival for the Performing Arts on Friday, July 6, at 8:00 p.m.. at St. Patrick’s County Park, South Bend. Founded in 1971 by Moses Pendleton and Jonathan Wolkcn as an outgrowth of dance classes taken at Dartmouth College, the company has continued to be distinguished by the depth and breadth of creativity of its artistic directors and the astonishing virtuosity of its dancers. The company that was once called “the wild child of contemporary dance”—for its members’ lack of formal dance training, communal choreography, and penchant for performing in the nude—has come of age without losing any of its fresh inventiveness. Based in Washington. Connecticut. Pilobolus has toured extensive ly worldwide, gamering prizes, commissions, and fans. The company’s works have been performed on television’s Dance in America. Great Performances. The Tonight Show, and Sesame Street. They have made features for the French. Danish, Canadian, and Bangladeshi national networks, and have performed in TV commercials for Toyota. Mobil Oil. and Seibu, as well as a special multi-media project for IBM. The company has also been the recipient of many commissions from the American Dance Festival and is a veteran of two seasons on Broad wav. Recently. Pilobolus played to full houses at London’s Sadlers Wells. Rome’s Teatro Olimpico. Copenhagen’s Tivoli Theatre, and Singapore’s Victoria Theatre. The dances in Pilobolus’ repertory' display their wide range of choreographic and theatrical invention The sculptural use of the body, often in never-before-attempted multiple combinations, is a company trademark that leaves audiences gasping. Recent Pilobolus creations such as “Televisitation” show that the company has not lost its ability to comeup with new material — or to shock its audiences. The works are as various as the group’s individual personalities and as numerous as the permutations among them. The acrobatics of "Ciona" demonstrates that the company’s women could be as athletic as its men as they travel in leapfrogging jumps, back flips, and flving circles. Currently, the company has five artistic directors and a team of dancers who present its repertory and often collaborate with the directors in the creation of new york. The tribal “Day Two” is an example of such collaboration which shows the second Pilobolus generation catching the spirit of the first. Pilobolus has been growing and multiplying for nearly two decades. While the name “Pilobolus” (which comes from a genus of phototropic fungi) is known worldwide. it can never be known in all its dimensions: each time the curtain rises, Pilobolus is a protean and unpredictable as ever. Its

WALKERTON 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION PROGRAM TUESDAY, JULY 3 Flea Market j ’ Wabash Valley Shows । 6:00 p.m. — Kiddie Parade at Presbyterian Church WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Flea Market ’ 10:30 a.m. — Jaycees Bed Race on Van Buren St. . 11:00 a.m. — Little League Minor All-Star Game at Place Park । 12:30 p.m. — Little League Major All-Star Game at I Place Park Wabash Valley Shows 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. — Music Program, “The Kids Are Alright”, at Place Park 6:30 p.m. — Flag Retreat by American Legion 189 6:00 p.m. — Ticket Drawings 9:30 p.m. — Fireworks Exhibit at Place Park ) THURSDAY, JULY 5 Flea Market 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. — Wabash Valley Shows, pay one price ! FRIDAY, JULY 6 Flea Market Wabash Valley Shows SATURDAY, JULY 7 Flea Market Wabash Valley Shows SUNDAY, JULY 8 Flea Market 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. — Wabash Valley Shows, pay one price

FILM TO BE SHOWN July Bth at 6:00 p.m. the film “Peace Child” will be presented. This is a true story of Don and Carol Richardson who are missionaries in a remote jungle. Come hear the story of the Peace Child at Lakeville Christian Church. CORRECTION In last week’s paper it was reported that the rain date for the Walkerton fireworks would be on Saturday. July 7, this is incorrect, there is no rain date. evening at the Firefly Festival will be no exception. Area dancers are invited to join members of Pilobolus Dance Theatre for a master class beginning at 11:00 a.m.. on the stage of St. Patrick’s County Park. Participants should be experienced dancers. The fee is $lO. The Firefly Festival is held at St. Patrick's County Park. 50651 Laurel Road. South Bend. Parking is free, and assistance for disabled persons is available. If the performance is moved indoors due to bad weather, an announcement will be made on CilyLine and on local radio stations after 2:00 p.m. Ticket information: Adults, advance $8; at gate. $lO. Children: ages 6-12. $2 each: under 6. free. Group discounts: a 20% discount off advance sale prices if available for groups of 15 or more adults. Call Firefly . 219-288-3472. Box offices: Century Center. South Bend (219-284-9111); Templin’s. Elkhart. (219-293-0343); Majcrek’s Hal! of Cards and Books, Niles. MI (616-683-1689); and The University of Notre Dame (219-239-8128).

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CHARLOTTE’S WEB AT WALKERTON LIBRARY The summer movie on July 13th will be the famous “Charlotte’s Web." It will begin at 2:30 and all children over the age of six are welcome, and those younger ones are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Wilbur the pig lives at Zuckerman's farm, but he doesn’t have anv real friends among the farm animals until he meets Charlotte, a spider. Wilbur and Charlotte become best friends, and they are very happy until they find out Wilbur’s life is in danger. Charlotte proves what a good friend she is when she helps save Wilbur’s life. NOTICE The Marshall County Christian Women’s Club invites you and your friends to a buffet luncheon. Wednesday. July 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Balloon Wurks Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Plymouth. The cost of the luncheon is $5.00 inclusive. The theme for the meeting is “Christmas In July” and will feature Christmas crafts by Kathy Meek, of Culver with music by Tami Broch. Plymouth. Jan Behling, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will be the speaker. For reservations, by July 6. call Joanne at 784-2426 or Barbara at 5862284. HOLE IN ONE An Schmeltz scored a hole in one in the Tuesday Night Men’s League, at Swan l-ake golf course on the Sth hole on the east course. Witnessing his ace were league members Brad Schmeltz. Joe Jaske and Dave Scott.

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1990

To Distribute Surplus Food In Starke County Surplus food will be distributed by the Council on Aging on July 12. to eligible households. The Commodities Program is administered bv the Indiana Department of Human Services. Locally, the township trustees assist the Council on Aging in distributing the food. Items to be distributed include: raisins, flour, butter, peanut butter and vegetarian beans. To be eligible for food, the household must meet the following income guidelines: annual income for under 60 years of age; household of one, $9,420; two, $12,630; three. $15,840: four, $19,050. For each additional, add $3,210. Annual income for ages 60 years and over: household size one, $11,304; two $15,156: three $19,008; four, $22,860, for each additional, add $3,852. The frail elderly and handicapped who are unable to leave the house should enlist the aid of a friend, relative or neighbor to pickup the food. The Council on Aging and trustees have a form available for third-party pickup, which should be obtained prior to the date of distribution. Persons will be served on a firstcome. first-served basis. The commodities are donated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are not to be sold or exchanged. Distribution sites are: Davis Township — Gearhart residence at 400 North and Range Road, first house on southwest side, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Oregon Township — Koontz Lake Fire Station on Indiana 23, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If additional information is needed, call 772-9154. ANCILLA COLLEGE BELIEVES IN YOU If you are 23 years of age or older and have wanted to go to college, bui lack self-confidence or are afraid to try, Ancilla College believes you can do it. If you want a college education and are willing to work to reach your goals, Ancilla is willing to give you the opportunity. Anyone 23 or older who has never attempted college may register for one or two classes offered during the day or evening on a fiveweek trial basis. If you find at the end of five-weeks that you can succeed, you then have the obligation to pay the tuition and fees assigned for the course(s) and to continue as a full-fledged college student. On the other hand, if after the five-week trial period, you discover that college is not for you. you can withdraw at no cost. Ancilla offers associate degrees with specific programs in Buiness Administration. Secretarial Science. Liberal Arts, Computer Science and Criminal Justice. Also available arc required prerequisites for nursing and education majors. Fall registration for first time students will be held on August 16 and 17th. Free counseling, financial aid information and schedules of classes offered at Ancilla. Plymouth or Culver locations are available bv calling 93b-8898

JUMPSTART AT POTATO CREEK PARK The Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Cultural Arts program will host a musical performance of “The Jumpstart । Band” on Monday. July 7at Potato Creek State Park, the performance. which is free of charge and open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held on the beach lawn. “Jumpstart" is an eclectic group of talented and experienced musicians who play professionally for the sheer enjoyment of it. Each member of the band (which originates in South Bend) has performed professionally for many years, in addition to maintaining a seperate and largely unrelated career. The band's repertoire includes a wide variety of musical styles, from folk to pop. and the extensive combined experience of its members enables the group to adapt each performance to the audience. These factors guarantee a lively and thoroughlv enjoyable show. You are invited to bring vour entire family for this entertaining performance. Although the performance is free, the standard $2.00 per car admission fee will be charged at the gate. The propertv suggests that you bring your lawn chairs to ensure comfortable seating. ANNUAL PICNIC The Oregon Township Club picnic of the Starke County Extension Homemaker, will be held on Tuesday. July 10. at the Koontz Lake home of Josephine Ivancevich. at 12:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a sack lunch. REINS OF LIFE BENEFIT Coming July 7 and July 8 the 14th Annual Reins of Life Benefit Horse Show at the Al-Bar Ranch, in Mishawaka. There will be contesting competition on Saturday and Sunday has Western and English classess. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Come and compete in the show or just watch while eating tasty homemade treats from the food booth! Spectator gate fee is only $2.00 per vehicle. This event benefits Reins of Life which is a not-for-profit group that teaches mentally and physically handicapped people the joy of horseback riding. We look forward to seeing you all there! Remember. “The more vou ride, the more they can ride!” HEALTH SCREENINGS Home Operated Medical Equipment will be conducting the following health screenings on Juiv 5. at the Koontz Lake Missionarv Church, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Diabetic screening, is free of charge: cholesterol, $5.00 charge and triglyceride screening, at $5.00 charge and you must fast at least 10 hours before screening. For further information contact Jeff Berg or Marv Ann Bombagetti, at ^2 4458 or 772-1150. NEEDED The Walkerton Vol. Ambulance is now taking applications for ambulance drivers. EMT's and anyone interested in becoming an EMT Applications can be picked up at the Clerk-Treasurer's office. 6tjy2l Seat belts save lives

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