The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 35, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 January 1992 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JANUARY 23, 1992

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GOOD LUCK FALCONS This week is some son of a special week in our immediate area. This is Bi-County Tourney week. This annual event, now in its 27th year following the big reorganization of area schools back in the 1960’5, pits eight area high school basketball teams in a tourney that replaced the old county tournies that existed so long when each and every town had its own school and team. It has been a very successful venture. From an eight team tourney that included teams from Marshall and St. Joseph counties, this is still an eight team event, but has seen changes over the years. Not only has some of the competitors changed for various reasons, the format has also been updated and the tourney now includes both boys and girls on both the varsity and B-team level. The four divisions take the entire week to settle, with the main attraction still the boys varsity event played exclusively at LaVille High School. This is also the first Bi-County tourney where our good friend Dale Cox, former athletic director at LaVille, has not pulled the strings. Dale retired after the last school year but his work and dedication over the 26 years was a very key reason for the tourney’s success. This year’s action started off with a bang Tuesday night as the John Glenn Falcons and LaVille Lancers, the two most favored teams, met in the first game. Glenn came out a winner in a very tight game and advanced on to the semi-final round of play Friday. They will meet Bremen, a team who has had a lot of success in recent years and was a first round winner as well. We wish the Falcons good luck in trying to win their seventh Bi-County Tourney title and fourth under the leadership of Gordon Mosson. However, as always, the big winners in this annual event is the players who participate and certainly basketball fans of this area. It has been a good example of interschool competition and over the years has not only featured some fine basketball with both the thrill of victory and that always agony of defeat, but is a situation where all have gained by their participation in such a fine event.

“Wake Up Parent*!” Do you really know what your teen is doing? I really believe you don’t! Do you care? If you’re like me, you do, but what can you do to get control of your own child — they are yours and they are your RESPONSIBILITY, not the police, not a business owner’s! What’s a person to do when you see and know what's going on, but get “no support!’’ This is a very hot subject to me, as it’s to easy to point the finger at anyone but yourself. What happened to the word "RESPECT?” You people sell this owner very short! This owner has taken “alot” of bull from each of them. Your teen can and does spit anywhere, use very foul language, break windows, use drugs, drink, etc. etc. But when the owner "trys" to protect his own business as well as "your teen" (believe it or not he does) he’s a no good 5.0.8. to say the least! Calling the police has been a real “joke," they have been called hundreds of times. The outcome from them was handle it the best way you know how or if we make our rounds we may ruin your business, as if these teens haven't already done that. Perhaps their hands are tied by “legalities" but our hands as parents are not. These teens are really making you parents look bad. These kids now days have no respect. We are the parents. Stop making up excuses and stop throwing the blame on to someone else. Look at your teen, look at our rewards. God gave us this child as a gift, are you still proud of his gift or ashamed? Remember it’s not the place of business, it’s the company it has. Is it your teen? Gifted 4 times! “Are Yon Tired Os?” Are you tired of the crime in your city? Are you tired of the way government is run? Are you tired

of the highrate of inflation? Are you tired of what is being taught in schools? Are you tired of not having control over your kids? II Chonicles 7:14 — If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. There is power in prayer and you can make a big difference in all of the above problems. Join fellow Christians in prayer and see the difference for yourself. Every Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. in the banquet room of Al’s Diner in Koontz Lake, Christians will be praying. All denominations are welcome, come and make a difference. Larry L. Wood Rt. 3, Box 438 Walkerton, IN “Animal*” I wasn’t going to write about animals, but my cat, Yeller, decided to harass my typewriter. He’s a male cat and lam female. Is this sexual harassment? Also, can I blame all my errors on him? Seriously though, there is a problem with stray and hungry animals at this time. On my travels, I see many strays and boxes dumped along the roads. Some of these boxes have rags or pieces of carpeting in them. These don’t keep animals warm in sub-zero temperatures. Weekly we sec at least one stray animal in our yard eating. This wouldn’t be so bad, except sometimes they would rather catch a chicken. What lam trying to say is take care of your animals, feeding and watering them daily. If you can't afford to keep them, call the Humane Society, don’t dump! Since the snow came, everything and almost everybody, seems to be enjoying life a bit more. The birds hop around and the animals move quickly, to keep warm. And people seem to be a bit more cheerful. 1 know that I do. Now if I would just hop around more, 1 sure could get skinnier. This is election year. Several of the John Glenn School Board seats

will have to be filled. The school board has taken a lot of heat lately, maybe rightly so, about the building of a new school. At this time there is a great need for levelheadness and thoughtfulness. It is not a time for division. Maybe now is a good time to decide if you want to run for a seat on the board. I’m sure that there are many of you who want what is best for the youth of the area. One member will be elected from each of the areas involved. Another thing is necessary, you must be registered to vote in your local area. There is a special ballot available to vote just for the school board. No declaration of party is needed. If you are not registered, call the local government officials. If you live in Johnson Township, Irma Jean Daube or I can register you. My number is 586-3627. Let’s get our and vote for the best candidates possible! Remember put out water and feed for the birds and your pets. Sincerely, Nedra Williams REAL SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON Hazel and Harold Schweder chaired on Monday. We really had a good time on Tuesday, we held our monthly birthday party and had a good crowd. Ruth Ullery baked a beautiful cake which was enjoyed by all. Our entertainment was great, Verle Haag and the Dittmar family were here to play and sing. We hope they will come back soon, everyone enjoyed hearing them. Ervin Stuntz chaired. Jessie Schaffer gave the program on Wednesday, her first try and she did an excellent job. Third District Congressman Tim Roemer, and two of his aides came and had dinner with us on Thursday. Roemer gave a talk on family and healthcare. He visited and joked with us and we liked his easy going manner. Friday’s program was our regular sing-a-long with Verice Walz at the piano and Jessie Schaffer leading the singing. Remember, we play cards on Tuesday and Thursday. Vi Wolff and Maxine Worthington will entertain us on Wednesday, the 29th. We enjoy good fellowship and encourage seniors in the Walkerton area to join us. Call the site at 586-7600 the day before you plan to attend or our site director, Betty Capper, at 586-2836 for reservations. If you have a talent and would like to share with us, call the above numbers. BOWLING NEWS Suburban League SHADY LANES Jack’s Citgo 9 3 Duraclean 9 3 Bolze Service 8 4 Success Realty 6 6 Pardner’s 5 7 Shady Lanes 4 8 Five Star 4 8 Egger Automotive 3 9 High team series: Success Realty 2377, Jack’s Citgo 2362, Duraclean 2332. High team game: Jack’s Citgo 873, Success Realty 840, Duraclean 835. High individual series: Al Eddinger 541, Brian Schmeltz 526, Dan Calhoon 524. High individual game: Ken Crum 198, Dave Amor 198, Tom R. Miller 196. Friday Morning Coffee SHADY LANES Nedra's Girls 51 37 Ray’s Radiator 46% 41% Miller’s Merry Manor 46% 41% Waldrop’s F’cy Fruits 43% 48% Johnson’s Farm 42% 49% Ray & Kenny's 42 50 High team series: Johnson’s Dairy Farm 2121, Ray’s Radiator ■ Shop 2074, Miller’s Merry Manor , 2025.

| High team game: Johnson’s Dairy Farm 778, Miller’s Merry Manor 730, Ray & Kenny's Super : Valu 730, Ray’s Radiator Shop 715. High individual series: Donna t Wood 541, Marcia Lichtenbarger 461, Doris Fuentes 460. High individual game: Donna Wood 191, Marcia Lichtenbarger 173, Connie Marek 170. Sunday Night Mixed Doublet SHADY LANES B-ATeam 14% 5% ( Bad Attitudes 14 6 4-T’s 10 10 Whatevers 8% 11% Sanfus 7 13 Odd Couple 6 14 High team series: B-A Team 1902, Snafus 1860, Bad Attitudes 1603. B-A Team 665, Snafus 647, Bad Attitudes 556. High individual series: Becky Elder 513, Kenny Elder 512, Gordon Hostetler 464. High individual game: Gordon Hostetler 182, Becky Elder 178, Rod McNeal 179. Monday Night Ladles SHADY LANES Mouse’s Barber Shop 52% 28% Shady Lanes 45 35 Ross Engineering 45 35 Hollywood 43 37 Pioneer Seeds 38% 41% No Team 17 63 High team series: Hollywood 2665, Pioneer Seeds 2600, Mouse’s Barber Shop 2569. High team game: Hollywood 933, Ross Engineering & Machine, Inc. 916, Shady Lanes 897. High indiviudal series: Dene Hensley 525, Mary Aquino 486, Ching Seaman 457. High individual game: Dene Hensley 202, Mary Aquino 170, Mildred Pegg 166. Gutter Busters SHADY LANES Ray & Kenny’s 14 6 Preferred Auto Parts 13 7 Larry’s Quick Mart 11 9 D & D Maple Farm 10 10 Scott Reese’s Awards 9 11 Duraclean Carpet 8 12 Miller’s Merry Manor 7 13 Marsha’s Flower Shop 4 16 High team series: Scott Reese’s Awards 2233, Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu 2177, Miller's Merry Manor 2160. High team game: Scott Reese’s Awards 787, Larry’s Quick Mart 760, Miller’s Merry Manor 755. Boys high series: Andy Ream 319, Casey Wallace 303, Ryan Lichtenbarger 118. Girls high series: Nicki Heimer 266, Jennifer Calhoon 238, Jessica Cable 233. Girls high game: Nicki Heimer 104, Jennifer Calhoon 101, Jessica Cable 82. Gutter Busters SHADY LANES Ray & Kenny’s 18 6 Preferred Auto Parts 17 7 * Larry’s Quick Mart 13% 10% * Scott Reese's Awards 13 11 D & D Maple Farm 10 14 Duraclean Carpet 9% 14% ( Miller’s Merry Manor 7 17 Marsha’s Flower Shop 4 20 High team series: Scott Reese’s ' Awards 2132, Larry's Quick Mart 2124, Preferred Auto Parts 2123. High team game: Larry’s Quick ' Mart 754, Preferred Auto Parts 742, D & D Maple Farm 721, Scott Reese’s Awards 721. Boys high series: Casey Wallace 370, Ryan Lichtenbarger 341, Andy 1 Schmeltz 318. Boys high game: Casey Wallace 150, Ryan Lichtenbarger 129, Andy Schmeltz 129, Danny Bottorff 111. Girls high series: Jessica Cable 264, Nicki Heimer 234, Alissa Fuentes 232. Girls high game: Jessica Cable 134, Nicki Heimer 88, Alissa Fuentes 84. Goof Offs SHADY LANES Diltz 16 4 Shady Lanes 14 6 Moving Picture Video 1 9

Farmers State Bank 8 12 The Wood’s Farm 7 13 P&H Machine 4 16 High team series: Shady Lanes 1672, Moving Picture Video 1606, The Wood’s Farm 1546. High teamjjame: Shady Lanes 626, Moving Picture Video 564, The Wood's Farm 530. Boys high series: Brian Cochran 479, Chad Hostetler 452, Lance Saul 399. Boys high game: Brian Cochran 201, Chad Hostetler 178, Dan Schmeltz 144. Girls high series: Susan Eddinger 409, Melissa Ream 379, Angel Balsley 333. Girls high game: Susan Eddinger 149, Melissa Ream 145, Angel Balsley 123. Goof Offs SHADY LANES Shady Lanes 18 6 Diltz 16 8 Moving Picture Video 11 13 The Wood’s Farm 11 13 Farmers State Bank 9 15 P&H Machine 7 17 High team series: P&H Machine 1621, The Wood's Farm 1613, Shady Lanes 1597. High team game: P&H Machine 581, Shady Lanes 571, The Wood’s Farm 559. Boys high series: Chad Hostetler 455, Lance Saul 430, Brian Cochran 416. Boys high game: Chad Hostetler 185, Lance Saul 154, Eric Wood 151. Girls high series: Susan Eddinger 386, Melissa Ream 333, Vera Binkley 296. Girls high game: Susan Eddinger 140, Melissa Ream 123, Vera Binkley 120. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SERVES CDL WARNING NOTICES The Indiana State Police and the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles are issuing warning notices from the Federal Highway Administration to truckers who do not have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) now through April 1. State troopers are giving bright orange colored notices to truck drivers who are stopped for traffic infractions. The notices describe possible penalties and fines for drivers stopped who do not have CDL endorsements after April 1. Under state law a driver could be subject to arrest and or a fine up to $5,000. “We urge all truckers who have not been tested for their CDL to get in as soon as possible to do so," said Gilbert L. Holmes, BMV Commissioner. “We have implemented many testing assistance programs to help those drivers who need additional help in passing the test.” For additional information on CDL testing, contact a BMV license branch or call CDL Deputy Director Tom Gornall at (317) 232-7295. SERVICE NOTES Marine Pvt. Charles E. Ben well, son of Richard W. and Carol A. Benwell, both of Walkerton, recently completed the motor vehicle operator course. During the course at Marine Corps Service Support Schools, Camp Lejeune, NC, students receive classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction on the operation and capabilities of Marine Corps vehicles. Defensive driving techniues, “rules of the road” and user-level preventive maintenance are also included in the course. The 1990 graduate of OregonDavis High School, joined the Marine Corps in May 1991. The only event in the first 13 Olympiads was a footrace of about 200 yards. The Amazon is too wide at many points for a person on one bank to see the opposite shore