The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 35, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 January 1992 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 117; NUMBER 35

AMBULANCE NEWS In the month of December there were a total of 40 ambulance runs, including fire standbys, auto accidents, heart attacks and general illnesses. Two of these calls were held up several minutes because 911 was called instead of the local ambulance number. Both of these calls were critical. One of these calls went through two dispatch offices before it got to your local ambulance service. Please put the number for your local ambulance, fire and police near your phone and be sure all family members know where it is. Walkerton can use one number, 586-3511, and reach police. fire and ambulance, because we all use the same very efficient dispatchers. 911 is an easy number to remember and 1 hear it is very effective in areas where it is in use, unfortunately Walkerton is not an area where 911 is in use and calling 911 only delays our response time. Again use 586-3511. The Walkerton Ambulance Service is offering two CPR classes in February. One evening class and one day time class. The day time class will be on February 11, starting at 9:00 a.m. and will be completed on that day. The evening classes will be held February 19 and 20, starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be a charge of 53.00 to cover the cost of the materials used. The classes will be taught by Jean Brownlee and Janice Stoneburner, who will volunteer their time to teach the classes. If you are interested in taking these classes, please call Jean Brownlee at 58633% no later than February 5 so we will have time to get the material we need. We hope to have good response to these classes as they will set the pace for future classes and who knows, if you know CPR it just may save the life of a friend or loved one. We at Walkerton EMS would like to see everyone trained in CPR because we know it is a life saving procedure and is not difficult to learn and the reward could be so great. Again the day time date is February 11 starting at 9:00 a.m. and the evening classes are on February 19 and 20, starting at 7:00 p.m. with deadline for sign up February 5. NOTICE The Marshall County Christian Women’s Club will meet cm Wednesday, Feb. 5, for their monthly buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Balloon Wurks Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Plymouth. Theme for the meeting is "The Quilting Room" with Eleanor Heckaman, Lakeville, the featured speaker. For reservations call Barbara at 586-2284 or Gen at 936-6299 by Friday, January 31. To get employees to work on time, try providing 45 parking spaces for 50 cars. You’re growing older gracefully when the number of things you can no longer do is roughly equal to the number of things you no longer want to do.

OVERMYERS ARE HONORED

A local couple, Robert and Dorothy Overmyer, of North Liberty, were recently given the highest award The Salvation Army can give to volunteers, "Others Award,” for serving the Salvation Army locally and in South Bend for over 22 years. Major Lester Anderson, of the South Bend Salvation Army with Lt. Col. Eric Britcher, Divisional Commander, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, did the presentation at a dinner on January 13, at the Century Center. Bob has been on the local Salvation Army Extension Service

FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM WINS CULVER TOURNEY H” CQ UI

The John Glenn freshman basketball team won the Culver Tourney last Saturday. They defeated Argos in the first game and Culver in the championship game. Landon Wiegand and Tony Lidgard each scored 32 points on the day. Ryan Reese had 17 points while Bryon Winkleman, Matt Church, and Chris Arick contributed with solid play in both games. The Falcons now stands at 8-4 for the campaign and travel to Plymouth on January 30 for their next game. Tipoff is 6:30 p.m. Pictured in the front row, left to right, are Bryon Winkleman, Matt Church, Ryan Reese, Ike Mark, Eryk Bilski and Jayson Reist, manager. In the back row are Damon Groves, coach, Chris Matrix, Dave Wright, Mike Gensinger. Chris Arick, Landon Wiegand and Tony Lidgard. Not pictured: Dennis Mark.

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Committee ringing bells and, along with others, selecting the families to receive food and funds at Christmas, and during the year. He also helped in South Bend at the Christmas Toy Shop. Dorothy was a charter member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army serving as secretary and then president. She started the doll dressing contest in North Liberty at the Potato Creek Festival. Her other projects were: donut making, mittens, lap robes and doll dressing. Both plan to continue with their service to the army.

B.A.R.E. GRADUATION The D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistence Education) graduation for the Walkerton Elementary fifth graders, will be on Thursday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Elementary School gymnasium. Walkerton Elementary fifth graders have been participating in the D.A.R.E. program since the beginning of the 1991 school year. Officer Jeff Heck, of the Marshall County Sheriffs Department, presents the D.A.R.E. program once a week. The program gives children skills to recognize and resist the pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs and alcohol. The public is invited to attend the graduation ceremony. A P.T.A. meeting in the library will follow the D.A.R.E. graduation. We agree nothing is as bad as active ignorance.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23. 1592

COMMNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 7:00 p.m—Walkerton Business & Professional Women’s Gub to meet at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 9:00 a.m.—Northern State Conference wrestling meet at Triton. 6:30 p.m—Bi-County Toumev girls basketball championship game at LaVille High School gym. 8:30 p.m. —Bi-County Tourney boys basketball championship game at LaVille High School gvm. MONDAY, JANUARY 27 5:00 p.m —Oregon Davis Sth & 6th grade basketball team to host North Judson. 5:00 p.m.—Oregon-Davis boys junior high basketball team to travel to Wanatah. TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 6:30 p.m —Oregon-Davis girls basketball team to host LaLumiere. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 4:30 p.m —Oregon-Davis sth A 6th grade basketball team to Triton. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 4:30 p.m.— i Oregon-Davis boys junior high basketball team to host Argos. 6:30 p.m. —Oregon-Davis girls basketball team to host Marquette. HAM AND BEAN SUPPER A benefit Ham and Bean Supper for the Liberty Twp. Ambulance and Fire Services will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the North Liberty Community Center. Price of tickets are: adults, $3.50 and children, $2.50. The price includes ham and beans, cornbread, beverage and dessert. Hot dogs and chips will also be available. This event is being cosponsored by the Greene Twp. Lions and the North Liberty Lions. Tickets may be purchased from any Lions member, at the Liberty Pharmacy or Ist Source Bank in North Liberty. BENEFIT CHILI SUPPER A benefit chili supper will be held at the Walkerton United Pentecostal church (across from Kabeiin Hardware store), on Friday, January 31, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to Mr. Ken Snodgrass and family. Ken was the recent victim of a train-van collision at the Adams Street crossing, in Walkerton. Donations will be $3.00 for adults and children 3-12. $1.50 and under 3. free 2tj3o INDIANA HOUSE LISTS TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER A toll-free telephone number to the Indiana House of Representatives has been released. The telephone number, 1-800-382-9842, is made available to ensure easy access to all state representatives The office hours of the capital are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1972 CLASS REUNION If interested in helping plan the 20 year reunion foe the 1972 John Glenn class, please call Jean Pletcher at 784-8724 or Pam McMahon at 784-3067. 2tj23 55 Saves Lives

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Snodgrass Listed Stable Following Train-Van Crash Kenneth W. Snodgrass. 40, of Route 5, Walkerton, was listed in stable condition following his accident with his van and a freight train just before 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15. at the Adams Street crossing, in Walkerton. Snodgrass was being treated for head, back and internal injuries at Memorial Hospital. South Bend. He was driving north on Adams when he van struck a westbound CSX Railroad freight train traveling about 60 miles an hour. The impact carried the van some 100 feet from the crossing and Snodgrass was thrown from the van. The Adams Street crossing has been the scene of several cartrain accidents over the years. There are no gates or flashing lights at this crossing. PARENTING DISCUSSIONS The North Liberty School Guidance Department is providing an elementary level Active Parenting discussion again this year for parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in the John Glenn School Corporation. Meetings will run every Thursday for six weeks from January 30 to March 5. The discussions will be held in the North Liberty School Library from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Babysitting will be provided. Hope to see you there. Topics will be: January 30 — The Active Parent: An Introduction February — Developing Responsibility February 13 — Instilling Course February 20 — Winning Cooperation February 27 — Understanding Your Child March 5 — The Democratic Family in Action 3tj29 BETTER HOMES TO MEET TUESDAY Members and guests of Better Homes Extension Homemakers Gub will meet at Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton, on Tuesday. January 28, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This is a day later than usual. Bring several game prizes to play bingo. Norma Eddinger and Ruth Ullery will announce the candidates they have asked to be new dub officers to be elected at the February 24th meeting. NEW OFFICE FOR TRUSTEE The Lincoln Towship Trustee’s office has moved to 804 Ohio Street, in Walkerton. The phone number is 586-2186. NOTICE The North Liberty Snow Parking Ordinance will be in effect with an accumulation of 2 or more inches of snow. If any questions, call 6564447, during regular business hours Gossips are people who burn so much oxygen at the mouth, there’s never any left for the brain.