The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 February 1991 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 116; NUMBER 40

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The John Glenn High School "Falcon Pride” Marching and Concert Band, from Walkerton, has been selected to represent the state of Indiana in Washington, D.C.’s "Festival of States” which will commemorate the bicentennial of the city of Washington, D.C. and the bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. The band will travel to Washington this summer from July 6-9th where the band will perform a minimum of three concerts. The official concert will be staged at Freedom Plaza in front of the White House on the Ellipse. Two other performances will be staged at notable venues around the city including the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and Fords Theatre. Governor Evan Bayh issued an Executive Order Proclamation on February 8 proclaiming July 6-12, 1991 as Falcon Pride Week, and July 7. 1991 as John Glenn High School Day throughout the State of Indiana. The Governor, in his proclamation, expressed "appreciation for the hard work and dedication necessary to bring about this noteworthy achievement." ■'Members of the John Glenn band and staff are pleased and proud of the recognition that has been bestowed on our band, school and community.” said Daniel Fortlander. JGHS band director. "The Falcon Pride was selected on the basis of past superior ratings and recommendations from adjudicators and peers throughout the state." Recent honors that John Glenn's band has received include first division ratings at the ISSMA District and Regional Marching Band Contests. Several soloist and ensembles qualified for the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Contest held in Indianapolis during February. One bit of hard work still remains, however. In order to have the John Glenn "Falcon Pride" band perform in Washington, D.C., additional money needs to be raised so that the students

can afford this trip. Fortlander estimates that the total trip will cost "nearly $40,000 or over S4OO per band member.” "We are actively pursuing any corporate or business sponsorship to help underwrite the cost of the trip, since many parents have indicated that without sponsorship it would be nearly impossible for the band to participate.” The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce has recognized this need and President Leo Savoie has established a donation fund, asking Walkerton businesses to donate directly to the Chamber for this specific cause. Stephen Queior, president of the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County, has indicated his organization’s endorsement and support to John Glenn High School. Queior said "It’s great when area children are recognized for their outstanding activities. The positive exposure and free publicity this gives St. Joseph County and Indiana will be a great benefit." CALLING ALL FORMER BASKETBALL STARS Triton High School has invited former Glenn (Walkerton, Tyner, North Liberty) players to play in a six team tournament. This tournament will consist of two divisions. We will need two teams; one for players that graduated 1950-1969 and one for players that graduated 1970-1979. Rosters are unlimited. The only requirement is that you must have dressed for a sectional. Rosters must be sent by March 15. So, all interested players, please call Gene Reese at 586- 7449 and leave a message or 586-3217 and ask for Gene. NOTICE Hosts for the Koontz Lake Conservation Club meeting, on Sat. evening, will be Evelyn and Eli Sobat. Katherine Hepburn has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards, more than any other actor

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 1 6:00 p.m.—John Glenn basketball team to play Plymouth in the sectional at Plymouth. SATURDAY, MARCH 2 9:00 a.m.—Walkerton Elementary and North Liberty to play in the LaVille Tourney. 9:00 a.m.—Urey wrestlers to participate in the LaVille Tourney. 9:00 a.m.—Urey girls basketball team tourney at North Liberty. Basketball sectional championship games. TUESDAY, MARCH 5 4:00 p.m.—Walkerton Elementary fifth and sixth grade basketball teams to travel to LaVille. 4:30 p.m.—Urey wrestlers to host Triton. 5^30 p.m.—Urey seventh grade basketball teams to host Knox. 5:30 p.m.—Urey eighth grade basketball teams to travel to Knox. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 4:45 p.m.—Walkerton Elementary fifth and sixth grade basketball teams to travel to Olive Twp 7:00 p.m.—North Liberty Town Board to meet at the Town Hall. THURSDAY, MARCH 7 4:30 p.m.—Urey girls basketball team to host New Prairie. 4:30 p m.—Urey wrestlers to travel to Bremen for matches. DINNER DANCE A St. Patrick’s Day buffet dinner and dance will be held on Sat., March 9, at St. Patrick’s School Hall, Walkerton. The buffet style dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by dancing to the music of "Music Express" from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $7.50 per adult and $14.00 per couple. A cash bar will be sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 2tf2B A homing pigeon can fly at a speed of up to 60 miles an hour over a distance of 75 miles

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1991

To Distribute Surplus Food In Starke Co. Today Surplus food will be distributed by the Council on Aging on February 28, 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 flour, butter, pork and vegetarian beans. To be eligible for food, the household must meet the following income guidelines: annual income for those under 60 years of age: household of one. $9,420; two, $12,630; three, $15,840; and four, $19,050. For each additional, add $3,210. Guideline for those whose annual income for ages 60 years and over are: household of one, $11.304; two, $15,156; three. $19,008; and 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 first - come, first-served basis. The commodities are donated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are not to be sold or exchanged. The distribution will take place in Oregon Twp.. Koontz Lake Fire Station on Indiana 23. from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Distribution for Davis Township will be from 8 00 a m. to 12 00 noon at the Gearhart residence at 400 North and Range Road, first house on the southwest side. If additional information is need-

MAKLNG QUILT “DESERT STORM” Members of the quilting class at House of Quilting, Teegarden, are in the process of making a quilt "Desert Storm" with the proceeds to go to Just Kuwaiting. When the quilt is completed it will be on display at different places with tickets available. For more information call 586-7511, Walkerton or 656-3540, North Liberty. FAN BUS TO SECTIONAL The boys basketball team will play Plymouth in the sectional at Plymouth on Friday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. The fan bus will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 5:00 and Glenn at 5:15. If the team advances, on Saturday. March 2, the fan bus will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 6:30 and Glenn at 6:45 Don and Vicki Nugent are the parents of a son. born on Feb. 8, in Arvada. Colorado, He has been named Garrett Davis and weighed tn at seven pounds and 13 ounces. Grandparents are Darwin and Barb Davis, of North Liberty who are spending ten days vacationing in Colorado. Julie and John Small, Jr., of Route 1, Box 365, Walkerton, are the parents of a son. John Carl, born on Feb. 6. The baby weighed in at eight pounds and five ounces. Grandparents are David and Lana Alexander, of Plymouth and John and Diane Small, of Walkerton. Todd and Karen Burch of Walk erton are the proud parents of a son, Erie Todd, born on February 25, 1991. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs and was 21 3/4 in. long. He has a brother, Nathan, at home Grandparents are Becky and Du Wayne Burch and Bill Zent of North Liberty. Great-grandpar-ents are Pauhne and Dwight Burch of Walkerton and June Weber, of North Liberty. ed, call 772-9154 or check with the township trustee

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