The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 26, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 November 1990 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 16; NUMBER 26

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on November 5, with the following members present: Cheryl Rizek, Maggie Gaddis, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Cheryl Rizek, vice president, called the meeting to order. The minutes for the regular Town Council meeting, held Oct. 15 were approved as read. The minutes for the special Town Council meeting, held October 24 were approved as read. There was no citizen’s input. Ambulance: Rizek told the council that she had been contacted by the ambulance service in regard to the training school that begins November 13. There have to be fifteen participants in order to hold the class, and only twelve people have enrolled. The cost per person is $225.00 and the ambulance service is asking if the Town will pay the tuition for the three remaining openings in the class. Ten of the new trainees are from Walkerton, and Rizek feels that we need as many trained EMTs as we can possibly get, to counteract any personnel turn-over. Normally trainees are reimbursed for tuition, after working for our service for six months. There was some discussion of funds remaining in the school catagory of the ambulance budget, and the council felt that some of the tuitions could be divided between 1990 and 1991’s budgets. Walt Heil made the motion to pay a total of $675.00 for the three openings in the class. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Rizek complimented the ambulance personnel for the good job they did in cleaning and fixing up the ambulance bay. A letter from Century 21 offering the Town first rights to purchase a strip of property was read and discussed. This vacant lot is currently being used for EMT parking, and is leased for one dollar a year for that purpose. In addition, the Town maintains this property and clears the snow from behind Harvey's Dime Store for the use of this lot. The Council thought that the asking price was too high, and decided not to purchase. Police Chief Gassensmith gave the Council his monthly report. Gassensmith said that he had seen an article in the paper about a new junk car ordinance in Osceola, that has stood up in court. He asked the Council if they would consider this same ordinance, with a few modifications, for Walkerton. Attorney Holmes is going to review Osceola’s ordinance and make a recommendation to the Council. Gassensmith also reported that people have been very co-operative about not burning their leaves, and there haven’t been any recent complaints. Attorney Holmes again told the Council that they are not at fault by prohibiting leaf burning. State law prohibits burning, and no town has the authority to give people the right to bum. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution No. 1990-F, which allows a $20,000.00 loan from Water Depreciation to Water (Continued on Page 12)

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Left to right, back row: Timothy Applegate, Mrs. Houston, Brandie Holderread, Dana Blosser, Lori Gark, Whitney Borton, Andrew Ebersole and Mrs. Kay Anderson. Front row: Dustin DeMan, Chris Grimmer, Eric Fisher, Randy Cine, Mrs. Bev Lung and Melanie Schmeltz. Students in Mrs. Houston’s reading class, grades 1-4, have spent the last few weeks talking about why we have Thanksgiving. They made the Mayflower to illustrate and represent the safe landing. Whitney Borton brought in a large rock representing Plymouth Rock. Andy Ebersole brought in the Pilgrim’s to represent our ancestors. The students learned about how the Pilgrims and the Indians rejoiced and celebrated after a good harvest. They held religious services with prayers and worship. Each child made their own teepee and decorated it with the Indian symbols that they learned in class. Melanie Schmeltz brought in a teepee and an Indian girl for our Indian reservation display. Whitney Borton brought in a beautiful, very soft, rabbit hide. The children all felt the hide and talked about how it was used for bedding and clothing. Today, at Thansgiving, many Americans go to church to worship, serve Thanksgiving dinner and give thanks for our many blessings. FAN BUS TO CLAY The fan bus for the boys basketball game at South Bend Cay on Friday, November 23 will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 4:45 and Glenn at 5:00. Game time is 6:15. Students and adults - SI.OO. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON The Marshall Co. Christian Women's Cub will hold their annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 11:30a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Balloon Wurks Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Plymouth, at $5.00 per person. Theme for the day is “A Homestyle Christmas.” Special features include gifts from the kitchen by Annetta Jones; music by Trish Richardson and speaker for the day will be Rita Ford. For reservation or to cancel a reservation by Fri., Nov. 30, call Barbara at 586-2284; Gen at 9366299 or Joanne at 784-2426.

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FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER The Evening Star Rebekah Lodge will be serving a Free Christmas Dinner for the needy and senior citizens, on Sunday, Dec. 9. More details next week. Donations and helpers are needed. If you can help in any wav call 586-2186, Walkerton. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7:00 p.m., at the dining room at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. The speaker for the evening will be Jo Maternowski, chairman of the St. Joseph County Alzheimer's Association. Her topic will be concerning new medications and research updates. We will have a time to share our concerns with one another. Please join us. If you need transportation or have any questions, call Myrna Stull at 586-3133 or 586-2095. NOTICE The Walkerton trash pick-up day will be Friday, November 23, instead of Thursday, November 22nd in observance of Thanksgiving. NOTICE The John Glenn High School class of 1981 will be having a meeting, on Monday, Nov. 26, at Pardner's, in Walkerton. BAKE SALE A SUCCESS The Walkerton Friends of the Fourth began their first fund raiser with a bake sale at the Farmers State Bank. It was a beautiful day and we had a very nice turn out. We thank everyone who donated an item and to everyone who purchased something. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7:00 p.m., to discuss our next money maker. We hope all members will attend. Here’s a kitchen clean-up hint To nd your cutting board of onion, garlic or fish smell, cut a lime or lemon in two and rub the surface with the cut side of the fruit You can also make a paste of baking soda and water and apply generously. Rinse

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1990

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Happy Thanksgiving. Friday, November 23 6:15 p.m. —John Glenn B-team and varsity basketball team to travel to South Bend Cay. Saturday, November 24 8:30 a.m. —John Glenn wrestlers to participate in the Blazer Invitational. Monday, November 26 4:30 p.m.— Urey basketball teams to host New Prairie. 6:00 p.m.—John Glenn girls basketball teams to host Plymouth. 6:30 p.m. —John Glenn freshman basketball team to travel to Bremen. Tuesday, November 27 6:00 p.m. —John Glenn wrestlers to travel to South Bend Washington. Wednesday, November 28 600 p.m.—John Glenn freshman basketball team to host LaPort e. 6.30 p.m.—John Glenn girls basketball teams to travel to Ore-gon-Davis. Thursday, November 29 5:00 p.m. — Urey baskebtall teams to travel to oregon-Davis. NEW CHRISTMAS MUSICAL On Sunday, December 16, the Walkerton Community Choir will present a new Christmas musical. This work, entitled "Sing Praise To The King,” is an original composition by Sherry Klinedinst, and we are really excited about giving its premiere performance. The event will be held at the Walkerton United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m., and a free-will offering for the choir will be taken. Please join us for a fun-filled evening of enjoyment and inspiration. CUBSAWEBELOS TO MEET The Cubs and Webelo Scouts of Pack 241, of North Liberty, will be holding their monthly pack meeting, on Tuesday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the North Liberty United Methodist Church, on State Roads 23 and 4, in North Liberty. Anyone is invited to attend the pack meeting, see what the scouting program is like, and possibly become a new scout. All scouts and guests must have at least one parent or guardian present with them. Cubs and Webelos should be in the first to sixth grade of school, or be eight to ten years of age. Anyone interested in joining or any adult interested in helping with the scout program that cannot attend this meeting should contact Mary Ellen Smith at 656-8866 or Irinda Slater at 656-3265. All registered Cub and Webelo scouts should also be present at this pack meeting with their parents or guardians as always. OPEN HOUSE An open house at the Starke Home Health Care will be held on Wednesday. Nov. 28. at 10 S. Heaton St., Knox, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The open house is being held in celebration of National Home Care week. Free diabetic, blood pressure and oximeter screening will be held. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. On average, a woman's heart beats faster than a man's.

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Basketball Season Tickets Now On Sale Season tickets for the 1990-91 basketball season are on sale in the office at John Glenn High School. The season tickets will also be sold at the first home basketball game, on Friday. Dec. 7. Boys basketball season tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for students. Season tickets do not include tournaments. The single game ticket prices for boys varsity basketball are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. Tickets for girls basketball, wrestling and freshman basketball will be $2.00 for adults and SI.OO for students. Senior citizens residing in the John Glenn School Corporation are eligible for a com plimentary all-sports pass to all home athletic events except tournaments. To qualify, persons must be 65 years of age or older and must receive their ticket in person at the John Glenn High School Athletic office. NOTICE Project Safe sign-up in Walkerton is scheduled for November 30, 1990, and December 7, 1990 at the Town Hall. When you sign-up with Project Safe, you must bring with you an electric bill, a gas bill or name of your heating supplier, proof of income, Social Security number and a copy of your lease if you are renting. If you do not have a copy of your lease, you can pick up a Housing Affidavit at the GerkTreasurer’s office. You must also make an appointment at the GerkTreasurer’s office, for a sign up time with Project Safe. If you have any question concerning sign-up, please call 586-3711. DICKENS DINNER AT ANCILLA COLLEGE "Dining with Dickens," a unique holiday presentation will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. EST at Ancilla College in Donaldson. Presented by the Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne music department, the Dickens Dinner has become a strong tradition and provides a festive evening to begin the holiday season. Participating in the program will be the University Singers and Chamber Singers, conducted by Mr. John Loessi the IPFW brass ensemble, directed by Dr. George Cavanagh and Mr. Dickens himself (portrayed by Dr. Joseph Meyers, coordinator of voice at IPFW). The music will be in the festive spirit of the season. Selections by the University Singers will include "O Magnum Mysterium" by Thomas Luis de Victoria; "Thou Must Leave Thy Lowly Dwelling by Hector Berlioz; "Wassail Song by Ralph Vaughan Williams; "Good Ale" by John Rutter, and "I Saw Three Ships" arranged by John Loessi. The performance on December 5 will be held in the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center (Ancilla) Auditorium in Donaldson. Ancilla is located in Donaldson, miles west of Plymouth and 35 miles south of South Bend. Ticket price which includes the meal is $25.00 each Tickets are available from Ancilla College, 936-8898. Reserve your tickets early, seating is limited. Use The Gassifieds