The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 25, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 November 1990 — Page 4

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THE INDEPENDENT NEWS — NOVEMBER 15, 1990

“Our Town” Recently a friend stopped by my home. This former resident commented about what a great place to live WALKERTON was And I agreed!! We all, you and I. have a responsibility to keep it great!!! Being new elected to your (our) Town Board is an awesome responsibility. Thanks to you, we will all share in the fruits of my labors. When 1 ran; 1 ran on two major promises: (1)1 will listen to your questions and concerns. (2) I will provide the utmost integrity to the office. They will not be forgotten now that the election is over. Please feel free to contact me if there is any thing I can do to help you make Walkerton a greater home for you and for your family. Thank again. Gene Reese “Aucilla” On November 27, Ancilla college will be having placement testing for all new students. If you are interested in furthering your education at Ancilla; call 936-8898, or stop by the campus and inquire within. Ancilla offers three degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Liberal Studies. Also offered is a oneyear certificate program in Secretarial Science, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Gerontology, and Church Organist. Gasses are small, which enables more one on one attention. The faculty is fabulous and are there whenever a problem arises. Friendly people and caring teachers help to make every class interesting and exciting. So if you are curious as to what Ancilla has to offer you, just call the college and set up an appointment to visit. Two Urey Band Students Honored Two Urey Middle School band students have been chosen to participate in the 1990 Indiana Bandmasters All-Region JuniorHigh Band. Barry Houser, son of Jim and Pat Houser and Joshua Smith, son of Dale and Kathy Smith will be playing trumpet in the All-Region Band. The band will rehearse on Sat., Nov. 17, and will play a public concert on Sun., Nov. 18, at 5:00 p.m., at Kesling Middle School, in LaPorte.

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John Marshall, president of Indiana Bandmasters and director of bands at Pike High School, will be guest conductor. Five Urey band students were nominated by band directors Dan Fortlander and Cathleen Austin. Congratulations to Joshua and Barry on their selection. SENIOR CITIZENS BOWLING NEWS The Walkerton Shady Lanes saw a large number of Senior Bowlers out again this past week. They were making the place vibrate with their shouts of encouragement as the competition intensified! After a relatively low scoring session of last week, the scores bounced back and some fine tallies were recorded by both the ladies and gents. The ladies saw just a “spare’’ seperate the top three high scratch game scores. Liz Moreau's 182 game was followed by Jean Burden’s 174 and Betty Ogle’s 172 scores. High handicap game was Moreau’s 253. Ogle’s 226 just topped Burden's 224 game. High series total was Burden's 464, followed by Ogie’s 452 and Moreau’s 449. There were three other ladies with series totals above the 400 mark. The gents were not to be out done, as they too posted some fine numbers for the record. High scratch game was Harold Schweder’s 233. Leon Verkinder challeged with a nice 214 game, beating Steve Bencze’s 202 scratch game. Verkinder had the high handicap score of 263, followed by Schweder’s 253. Willis McQueary came in third with a 230 handicap game. High series total was Schweder’s 612, outdistancing Bencze’s 517 and Marion Anderson’s 504. Not a shabby day for all for the gents. With 35 bowlers and several spectators, the Seniors are still looking for you if you are a senior and would like good company, exercise, and lots of fun on these cool and blustery fall Wednesday afternoons. It may be dull outside, but it is warm and cheery with coffee and cookies to add to your enjoyment! 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. NOVEMBER 19 - 23 MONDAY Tomato juice Sweet and sour meatballs Parsleyed potatoes Green beans Whole wheat bread w/margarine

Plums Milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY Grape juice Sliced roast turkey Bread dressing with gravy Peas Cranberry Sauce Soft dinner roll w/margarine Pumpkin pie with topping Milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY Orange juice Polish sausage Mashed potatoes Sauerkraut Rye bread with margaring Plain cake donut Milk, tea, coffee THURSDAY Ail sites closed FRIDAY All sites closed. We would like to thank all our family and friends who helped in our time of sorrow. The Family of Danny Lin Brantley Many thanks to Dr. Blair and all of the nurses that took care of me at LaPorte Hospital while I was in for knee surgery. Also thanks to Father Yast for his special “knee” prayers, and to all for the flowers, phone calls and prayers. Marge Garke Thanks to all my relatives and friends who sent me cards, gave me gifts, flowers and food and a special thanks to my wonderful family for taking care of me at home, since coming from the hospital, also for visiting me. Thank you all. Violet L. Drake Walkerton Ambulance would like to thank everyone for their support during our ham and turkey benefit. Winners of hams were Steve Phillips, Scott McNeil, Mahoney Chevrolet, Don Kunkle and Buck Stull. Winners of turkeys were Cheryl Rizek, Dave Sills, Scott Nied, Charlene Hoover and Janet Louderback. NORTH LIBERTY NEWS Ba Gladys Sheneman Bob and Dorothy Knecht attended the wedding, on Sat. afternoon, in Vincennes, of Brian Simmons to Abby Watson. Brian is the son of Rodger and Debbie Simmons, of Warsaw. Jim and Rosalee Knecht, of Apple Valley, Minn., also attended the wedding. The North Liberty Church of Christ is holding a crusade of Christ revival this week which began on Sunday and will end on Friday evening. It begins at 7 p.m. with special music after which Brother George Stansberry, who has been an evangelist for the past 36 years and comes from Ohio, preaches the most inspiring messages you ever heard. Ran now to come and hear him and I know you will be blessed. I just found out some more good news, Craft’s old drug store has been sold and something will be going into the old post office as they are busy remodeling. Will let you know, so watch for all the new signs when you drive into town. Just a note to let you know that if you cannot get ahold of me with your news by calling 656-8960, please drop the news off at the new Craft’s Drugs. Many people from the North Liberty area attended the turkey dinner, on Sat. evening, at the Blissville Church. About 500 attended making it the largest attendance ever and it was deliicious. Word was received Friday morning from Theda Carlson that her mother, Gertie Miller, a former North Liberty resident, had passed away after suffering s severe stroke. Theda has been in Canton, UI., helping care for her mother

while her sister is in Arizona for the winter. In case you would like to get in touch with Theda her address is 367 N. Ist St., Canton, UI 61520. Our sympathy also goes to the Richard Heim family in the loss of his wife. Kate, and also to Ruth Stevens family in the loss of her husband, Marion, who has been ill for sometime. So please remember these families at this time of sorrow. Congratulations and best wishes to Tanya Balsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Balsley, who was married on Aug. 10 to Scott Johnson, in Florida. They had worked together for several years at Heston. A wedding reception will be held on Sat., Nov. 17 at the First Baptist Church, North Liberty, from 2-4 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited. The Jonah Fish Fry, on Fri. night,at the Community Building was a huge success with about 600 meals served which included carryouts. They plan to have another one next April. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Roser attended a birthday dinner, last Sat., at the home of Jim and Julie Kimell, in South Bend for Eric who was 11 yean old that day. His brother, Kory, was also present. Recycling Days in North Liberty will be held on Thurs. and Fri. Have you visited the old fashion soda fountain at Craft’s Drug Store? It is really unique. You can now get homemade soup, low fat, low salt lunches and muffins on special. Also ail flavors of ice cream and other goodies. The other day Thelma Holdeman and I had A & W root beer served in a frosty mug and it was real refreshing. A day to remember was last Tuesday when about 200 Neighbors and Friends gathered at the Pine Creek Church where all enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner prepared by the ladies of the church. Several were there for the first time including Thelma Holdeman, Marie Kerchaert, Hazel Kampe, Kenneth and Giena Gark, Edna King and Wayne Matz. M.D. Whitmer will be celebrating his 94th birthday on Nov. 16. Stanley Houser will be 84 on Dec. 1 and Alice Dipert will celebrate her birthday on Thanksgiving day. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lemert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 4 and Tom and Jessica Holland, of LaPaz, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Nov. 3. Several of our friends will be leaving us now to spend the winter in Florida. Sec. report was given by Evelyn Yeagley who resigned and Evelyn Dolph will take her place. A Calorie Counter Prayer was given by Gladys Sheneman after which Rev. Elmore Kendall gave the noon prayer. Evelyn Stevenson was also present and played several numbers on the piano after which all went to the sanctuary where Wilbur Stump, of Fort Wayne, showed a musical presentation of the life of

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Stephen Foster, which all enjoyed. Arlene Cohee was in charge of the program. Next month will be our final get-together for 1990 and it will be on Dec. 4 with a Christmas dinner and program. Louise Grenert will be in charge. As you drvie west on Center Street watch for the new businesses that are going in at the O’Connor Electric Building. Joyce Wysocki has moved to this new location at 109 W. Center, Suite A where she will run her business called the Tax Shelter. Another new business at the same location only in Suite C is Professional Computer Center. Paul Larsen is offering seminars, classroom sessions, etc. Another new business at the same location, only in Suite B is Nunley’s Trophy House. They also do screen printing on jackets, shirts, etc. and heat transfers as well as engraving. The Home Improvement Center will soon be opening in the front of the building which will feature kitchen cabinets, etc. So watch the paper and drop in all these new business and see how North Liberty is progressing. John Glenn Fail Sports Award Winners John Glenn High School held their Fall Sports Banquet, on Thursday, Nov. 8, for football, volleyball, cross country and tennis. In football, coach Dennis Rippy presented the most valuable player award to Rick O’Conner; mental attitude award to Ryan Wood; cocoach's award to John Johnson and Marty Hesch; most valuable back to Rick O'Connor; co-most valuable linemen, Mike Hurford and Jim Houser; most improved, Okewde Oke; most valuable end to Marty Hesch and most valuable special team member to Rick O’Connor. In volleyball, coach Pegg Johnson presented Lynette Kile with the most valuable player award; Cristy Osborn, mental attitude award; Jenny Oke, most improved; Angie Ruby, coach's award and Deanna Ross received the serving award. Larry Rans, coach of the cross country team, presented the most valuable runner award to Jason Kaser; most improved to Shawn Brovoid and mental attitude award to Rusty Peterson. Mark Dubuque, coach of the tennis team, presented Brandon Northam with the most valuable player award; Jim Seiders, mental attitude award and Tim Retcher with the most improved award. Deanna Ross was awarded an awards jacket. The first known pocket dictionary in America was printed in 1788. Shop At Home The first American to enter the Olympic Pentathaion was George Patton, later, General Patton.