The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 9, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 July 1991 — Page 1

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“Paddles From The Past” At Potato Creek Park On August 3 at 7:00 p.m. a Voyageur brigade from the early 1800’s will land their 34 foot canoe on the beach at Potato Creek State Park, North Liberty. Crew members from the brigade will engage in a lively and humorous exchange with the audience, as they recount life during the fur trade and their travels on the "great waters.” The Voyageurs transported furs to trading posts in the north country from the 1600's to the 1800’s. Characters in the brigade are portrayed by interpretive naturalists from the St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Dept, and Potato Creek State Park. During the program the group will set up their overnight camp, prepare their meal, and discuss trades with the audience. To help understand life in the brigade each crew member will tell of their roles in the canoe and their duties to the American Fur Company. The evening's program is a spinoff of the popular Voyageur canoe programs held at Ferrettie/Bango Creek County Park in Osceola, by the St. Joseph County Parks' naturalists service. The 34 foot canoe, maintained by the county parks, is a replica of the birchbark vessels that carried tons of furs on the Great Lakes during the 17 and 1800’s. For more information about Paddles from the Past, at Potato Creek, or other Voyageur canoe programs at the St. Joseph County Parks, phone 219-654-3155. ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET The next Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting will be held at Miller's Merry Manor, in Walkerton, on Tuesday, July 30, at 7:15 p.m. The third in a series of videos will be shown and the title of this video is "Safety First.” People with Alzheimer's disease experience changes in their mental capacities. As their ability to remember, reason and communicate weakens, their preception on what is safe and unsafe becomes clouded. In addition, they may experience physical hardships such as immobility or unbalance. Because of mental and physical deficiencies, your family members with Alzheimer’s may face a variety of potentially dangerous situations, especially in and around the home. This video makes safety a top priority for Alzheimer’s caregiving. It presents ways in which you can prepare your loved one for an emergency. It also suggests ideas for making the home accident-proof and preventing emergencies. For further information, please contact Myrna Stull at 586-3133 or 586-2095. NOTICE OF MEETING The Marshall County Christian Women’s Club will meet on Wed., August 7, at the Balloon Wurks Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Plymouth from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A buffet luncheon will be held at $5.00 inclusive. For reservations call Barbara at 586-2284 or Gen at 936-6299 by Friday, August 2. Theme for the day is "Teachers-N-Teens."

JUDY O’BANNON TO SPEAK AT DOWNTOWN GROUNDBREAKING

The Town of Walkerton will be breaking ground for its downtown renaissance on Friday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. A ceremony will be held at downtown’s Urey Park at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Illinois Street. Featured speaker will be Mrs. Judy O'Bannon, chairperson of the Indiana Main Street Council and wife of Lt. Governor Frank O'Bannon. Also in attendance will be Craig Hartzer, Director of the Community Development Division of the Indiana Department of Commerce. The Walkerton Redevelopment Commission obtained a $150,800 grant through the Department of Commerce for this project. The grant will pay for new curbs, sidewalks, antique lighting, trees and other amenities for downtown Walkerton. The Town of Walkerton will do all necessary demolition READING RAINBOW MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY This week, July 26th, at 2:30 p.m., the Walkerton Library will feature two Reading Rainbow stories. The first, Gregory the Terrible Eater, tells about the eating troubles of poor Gregory. He likes to eat things like green beans and corn, but his parents think he should be eating more healthful things like tin cans and tires! In the second movie, Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport, a little boy moving west tells what he thinks the west is going to be like, starting with Gila monsters to greet you. All ages are welcome, but please, children under the age of five should be accompanied by an adult. For more information call the library at 586-2933. “THE PAJAMA GAME" AT CULVER The Maxinkuckee Players, in their 12th season will present the music theater international favorite, "The Pajama Game” on Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m., August 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., and July 28 and August 4at 4:00 p.m. A midweek performance will be given on Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Culver Community Jr.-Sr. High School Auditorium in Culver. The admission is $4.00 for adults and age 18 and under, SI.OO. Call (219) 842-2978 or 935-5243 for information. If you would like to become a patron you may do so by mailing your donations to Karen Wynn, Program Advertising Representative, at 19848 S.R. 10, Culver, IN 46511. Republicans Choose Candidates In Walkerton The Republican Party of Walkerton at their Town Convention last Thursday night filled the spots on the ballot for November for the Town Election. Chosen were: 3rd Ward — Cheryl Rizek. 4th Ward — Richard Rodriguez. Sth Ward — Gordon Hartsell. Clerk-treasurer — Judy Hiler. Judge of the Town Court — Roger Huizenga.

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work for the project, and the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce is providing funds for storefront renovation rebates. The Chamber has already approved rebates for eleven downtown businesses, and six additional businesses are being considered. The project area will encompass the historical downtown area along Roosevelt Road, with a major focus at the intersection of Illinois and Roosevelt, where four brick plazas are to be constructed. If funds permit, a new sidewalk will also be constructed along Michigan to provide a needed pedestrian link between the Roosevelt Road shops and the Ist Source/Five Star Shopping Plaza. For additional information, contact: David Behr, Walkerton Industrial Fund, Walkerton Redevelopment Commission at 586-7766. Scott Reese Receives Highest Honor Dr. Norman Bridges, president of Bethel College came to Koontz Lake Missionary Church to present Scott Reese the NCCAA 1991 Outstanding Leadership Award for Baseball. Only one of these awards are given in the entire United States. Scott is the first baseball player at Bethel to ever receive this honor. Scott is the son of Gene and Marsha Reese, of Walkerton. HEAD START PROGRAM REGISTRATION The Hansel Neighborhood Service Center is currently seeking children for the North Liberty and Walkerton Head Start programs. Children who will be 3 */i or 4 on or before June 1, 1991, and are from families with a limited income, are eligible. Registration will be held on Thursday, August 2, at Walkerton Presbyterian Church, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate; Medicaid number, proof of income and social security numbers of family numbers. Children need to be present during registration. For more information, call 234-2150. Use The Classifieds The state of Kansas is named from the Kanze Indians who once lived there.

THURSDAY, JULY 25. 1991

John Glenn F.F.A. Receives Awards At Convention On June 17th, four members and advisor Leon Verhaeghe of the John Glenn F.F.A. Chapter attended the Indiana State F.F.A. Convention at Purdue University. Delegates attending were Shawn Eddinger, Ryan Keeling, Mike Birk and Travis Replogle. Travis competed in the Job Interview contest after winning the district level. Bryan Norris received a 3rd place plaque for his proficiency in Cereal Grain Production after winning Ist place on the district level. John Glenn received three awards at the state convention. They were among the top 38 chapters in the state and received the Star Chapter award. They also received the BOAC (Building Our American Communities) Award and a plaque for Safety. Club To Visit Amish Farm And Matinee Play Plans to visit the Louis Yoder farm for supper, August 21, after seeing “Plain and Fancy" at Amish Acres Theatre were made by members of Better Homes Extension Homemakers Cub on Monday night. Vi Masterman hosted the meeting with a 6:00 p.m. finger food supper. Deadline for reservations for theatre and supper is August 5 by calling Mary Lou Hiatt at 586-2362 or Marty Malstaff at 586-2453. Guests and potential new members are most welcome. The group will leave Walkerton at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from the Walkerton Community Cub. Those wishing to join the group for supper only can join the group at 5:00 p.m. in front of the theatre parking lot or drive directly to the Yoder farm. The Amish meal will include fried chicken, ham and dressing, green beans, potatoes and gravy and for dessert, apricot and lemon meringue pies. In other business, it was agreed to purchase gifts for the Lincoln Twp. 4-H King and Queen, Prince and Princess, to be presented at the October awards banquet. Better Homes was founded 31 years ago with the goal to better serve the youth in the community, and most especially the Lincoln Twp. 4-H Cub. Program books for the year were distributed and discussed. Vi Masterman gave the health and safety report on "Protect yourself in this heat.” Mary Hahn read "Relax, you’ve already arrived” for the citizenship report. Norma Eddinger received the door prize. NOTICE Sue’s Flower Shoppe, of North Liberty, will be closed August 3 through August 18. Jylß-Al CHANGE OF ADDRESS If your address has changed in any way, please notify our subscription department as we are charged by the post office for each and everyone that has changed. Shop At Home

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0-D SCHOOLS REGISTRATION AUG. 13 & 14 The Oregon-Davis Schools will be registering students on Tuesday, August 13 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, August 14 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Students in grades K-6 should be registered at the Elementary School and students in grades 7-12 should register at the Jr. Sr. High School. Book rental charges will be: Kindergarten, $29.18; Grade 1, $39.44; Grade 2, $35.94; Grade 3, $42.51; Grade 4, $39.13; Grade 5, $42.58; Grade 6, $43.11. Grades 7-12 will be charged according to classes taken. Book rental assistance forms will be available for those who may have needs in this area at registration. In compliance with state law. any student enrolled in school for the first time is to furnish the school with a written immunization history accompanied by a physician’s certificate or other documentation. No child by law is to be permitted to attend school for more than 30 days beyond the date of enrollment. The school will serve lunches beginning August 20. Lunch tickets for the coming year will be sl.lO per day for students in grades K-6 and $1.20 per day for students in grades 7-12. Extra milk will cost $.25 each. Applications for the free and reduced lunch program will be available at registration. In addition to lunch, the elementary will be serving breakfast. The cost per day is $.75. Those students qualifying for free or reduced lunch will retain that status for breakfast. All teachers should report to the high school cafetorium on Monday, August 19th, at 8:00 a.m. Classes for all students will begin on Tuesday, August 20th. Classes will be from 8:00 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. Kindergarten classes will meet from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for the morning class and 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. for the afternoon class. A child must be five years of age on or before July 1, 1991, to be eligible for Kindergarten and six years of age on or before July 1, 1991, to be eligible for first grade. All elementary children will receive notification of classroom assignment at registration. All new children to the school corporation will be screened in reading during registration time. If your child is a Kindergarten student that has not been screened he or she will be screened at this time also. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC On Thursday, August 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. rhw Starke County Health Dept will hold a blood pressure dink at the Koontz Lake Missionary Church. PLACES THIRD IN SHOT PUT Bryan Verkier, Walkerton, placed third in the shot put for the 15 to 16 year old category in the 1991 White River Park State Games. His distance was 45* 04.50". A homing pigeon can fly at a speed of up to 60 miles an hour over a distance of 75 miles