The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 42, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 March 1992 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 117; NUMBER 42

Winter Sports Awards Night Thurs., March 12 On Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m., John Glenn High School will be holding their annual Winter Sports Awards Night in the high school cafeteria. A dessert bar wil be featured. Each family is asked to bring a dessert and their own table service. The beverages will be provided. After the refreshments, the presentation of awards will be made by the winter coaches. Pictures of all trophy and special award winners will be taken in the gymnasium following the presentation. S.U.D.S. PROGRAM AT P.T.A. MEETING S.U.D.S. (Stop Underage Drinking and Sales) will be the topic of this month's North Liberty Elementary P.T.A. meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m., at the school. Sgt. Charles Feirrell, of the St. Joseph County Police, will be the guest speaker and states "the average age kids begin to drink alcohol is 13, about 90 percent of high school seniors and over 50 percent of seventh graders have tried alcohol." Please come and learn how to keep our youth from making the wrong decisions. The community is welcome to attend this meeting. WALKERTON COMMUNITY CHOIR TO BEGIN REHEARSALS On Monday, March 23, the Walkerton Community Choir will begin rehearsing for a new patriotic musical. This work, entitled "America, United," is an original composition by Sherry Klinedinst, and we are really excited about giving its premiere performance on Sunday, July 5, 1992, at John Glenn High School, Walkerton. If you know anyone who might be interested in participating in this event, please let them know that rehearsals are every Monday night, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Walkerton United Methodist Church. Although we meet every week, participants need not attend every rehearsal. For more information, please call 291-9044, or 586-2524 (evenings). Hope to see you there! WALKERTON JR. LEAGUE REGISTRATION The Walkerton Junior League Baseball/T-Ball registration will be held on Saturday, March 7 and 14, at the Youth Building from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions or need additional information call Curt Pletcher at 784-8724 or Paul Groves at 784-8851. Registration is for Minor and Major League as well as T-Ball. TICKETS ON SALE FOR ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES AT PLYMOUTH Tickets are on sale for the Marshall County All-Star game at Plymouth High School on Fridday, March 20. John Glenn’s Michele Knepp will play in the girls’ game while Kevin Stedman and B. J. Walls will play in the boys’ game. Tickets are $2.50 for students and $3.00 for adults.

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W.E.S. SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS

Pictured above are the grade champions from the Walkerton Elementary School Science Fair. First row. left to right: Brett Butler, 2nd grade; Kurtis Kampe, Ist grade; Anne Swan, Kindergartem. Second row: Matt Trusty, Sth grade; Lauren Heemer, 3rd grade; Julie Daube, 6th grade; and Lindsey Huff, 4th grade. These students also had projects in the Science Fair. Second grade — Jill Houston, Katie Hostetler, Derek Daube, Lisa Kuzmicz. Third grade — Jaime Ludwig, Jennifer Michell and Jennifer Mundt, Eddie Bogart, Betsy Hummel and Tasha Norris, Adam Mitscheien and Eric Fox. Fourth grade — Chris Tetzlaff, Michelle Higgins and Erica Smith, Julliane Houston, Matt Smith, Dustin Johnson, Alesancra Stahly and Mackenzie Stahly, Tom Turner, Adalee Pairitz, Duke Krocker, Jennifer Burton, Dayna Fry and SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS WIN TOURNEY Tuesday evening the seventh grade girls A A B basketball teams traveled to LaPorte Kesling. The A-Team posted another victory by defeating Kesling 41-27. Scorers for the Falcons were O’Connor 10, Davidson, Binion 8, Futa 6, Drews 4, Schmeltz. Walter 2 andd Hill with 1. The B-Team was defeated in a close game by the score of 20-15. Scorers for the Falcons were Guseilla 6, Metz 4 and Swarts 3. Thursday the girls played LaVille at LaVille defeating them 18-14. Scorers for the girls were O’Connor 5, Davidson, Futa 4, Drews, Binion 2, and Dietrich 1. Saturday the girls hosted a tourney. The Falcons played New Prairie in the first game winning 18-14. They then took on Jimtown in the championship game. Scorers for the Falcons were Futa, O'Connor 7 and Davidson 4. In the championship game the girls played an outstanding game at both ends of the court. They beat the Jimmies by the score of 21-13. Scorers were O’Connor 9, Davidson 6, Hill 4 and Schmeltz 2. Congratulations girls! NOTICE Judy’s Beauty Salon, 207 W. Center Street, North Liberty, will be closed Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday. March 19. Send a message with a happy ad.

Heather Tuttle, Katie Pletcher, Jessica Kampe. Betty Jo Corey, Chris Crum, Crystal Gapper, Normandy Gaines, Jessica Houston, Lucas Krocker, Michael Hensler, Mollie Nichols, Jamie Thomas and Travis Goforth, Caleb Addington, Josh White and Brad Hartsell, Shawn Jacobson and Ben Swank, Josephine Brady, Stewart Swan and Luke Batman, Nicole Heimer and Margie McGwin, Dennis Holland and Mary Keck, Lindsey Maze and Sara Cooper. Fifth grade — Tom Stafford, Jennifer Calhoon, Mike Klingensmith, Nathenial Pairitz, Andy Schmeltz, Alissa Fuentes, Jason Dipert, Matt Trusty, Marcus Trusty, Rebecca Strahm, Kristin Overmyer and Matt Gin eri s. Sixth grade — Shawn Shepard and Ryan Miller, Michelle Dyniewski, Caroline Arnett, Danielle Ludwig, Jeff Vanßlaricom and Paul Aviles, Steve Ruby and Steve Smith. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING On Tuesday, March 24, there will be an Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting in the conference room at Miller’s Merry Manor at Walkerton. A most interesting video, "Managing Difficult Behavior", will be presented and a time for discussion will follow. Some common feelings Alzheimer’s patients experience will be discussed and tips given to the care-giver in dealing with behavior problems experienced by their loved ones will be given. Topics addressed in the video are: catastrophic reactions, wandering, hallucinations and delusions, repitious actions, suspiciousness, losing or hiding belongings, agitation and restlessness. Please join us for this time of sharing and supporting one another. If you have any questions or need transportation, please phone Myrna Stull at 586-3133. ANCILLA COLLEGE ALUMNI TO AID WNIT CHANNEL 34 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Ancilla College alumni, students and friends will answer phones Tuesday night, March 19 on the WNIT Channel 34 membership drive, according to Sr. Vigrinia Kampworth, president of the college. For several years the school has supported the public television station’s fund-raising efforts in this way. Programs for the evening will in-

THURSDAY, MARCH 12. 1992

Robert Overmyer Named Citizen Os The Year The North Liberty Lions Gub is proud to announce the recipient of our first annual Citizen of the Year Award. The Citizen of the Year for 1991 is Robert D. Overmyer. Mr. Overmyer will be honored on March 14th at the North Liberty Community Center. He will be the honored guest at a testimonial dinner. Social hour will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with dinner being at 7:00 D.m. Many of Mr. Overmyer’s friends have agreed to honor him with stories of his history with the community of North Liberty. Tickets are SIO.OO per person and may be obtained through any North Liberty Lions member or at Ist Source Bank or at the door. For tickets or further information please contact either Craig Parmley at 656-8767. or Les Stewart at 6563389. The number of tickets available is limited, so please don't wait. Help the North Liberty Lions honor the people who make this a great place to live. HUNTER’S EDUCATION COURSE MARCH 22 A 29 An Indiana Hunter’s Education Course will be presented on Sunday, March 22 andd 29, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. C.S.T., free of charge, at the Fish Lake Conservation Gub. For information call Donnie Long, 369-9560 or Larry Long, 586-7705. OREGON TOWNSHIP SENIORS TO MEET The Oregon Township Senior Citizens Gub will meet on Thursday, March 19, at the Koontz Lake Conservation clubhouse, at 12:00 noon, E.S.T. Bring a covered dish for the pot luck and your own table service. Hope to see you all. This is the first meeting of this year. NOTICE The North Liberty Town Council meeting originally rescheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 1992, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 1992 at the Town Hall for 7:00 p.m., per Ronald Kinas, council president. BIRTHDAY DINNER The R.E.A.L. Services birthday dinner for March will be held on Thursday, March 19, at the Walkerton Youth Building. Florence Seeking and Verle Haag will entertain. Please make reservations the day before. NOTICE Mvrna's Studio of Hair Design will close at noon March 14 and reopen at 8:00 a.m. March 26. 3tml9p elude Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn, and The Song of the Civil War which will include music by many of the musicians responsbile for the soundtrack of the acclaimed The Civil War series. Persons interested in becoming members of the station are urged to call in pledges on Ancilla Night at 1-800-274-9961.

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Starke County Surplus Foods Distribution Set Surplus food will be distributed by the Council on Aging on March 19, to eligible households. The Commodities Program is administered by the Indiana Department of Human Services. Locally, the township trustees assist the Council on Aging in distributing the food. Items to be dtstributedd include: flour, butter, applesauce and peanut butter. To be eligible for food, the household must meet the following income guidelines: Under 60 Yean Os Age Honaebold .Annual Size Income 1 $ 9,930 2 13,320 3 16.710 4 20,100 For each additional, add $3,390 60 Yean And Over 1 $11,585 2 15,540 3 19,495 4 23,450 For each additional, add $3,955. 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 firstcome, first-served basis. The commoddities are donated by the United States Department of Agriculture are not to be sold or exchanged. Distribution will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Davis Township at the Gearhart residence at 400 North and Range Road, first house on southwest side. In Oregon Township, from 4:00 ■ 7:00 p.m., distribution will take place at the Koontz Lake Fire Station on Indiana 23 at Koontz Lake. If additional information is needed, call 772-9154 or check with the township trustee. CHURCH DINNER MARCH 21 The Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, comer of Pine and Stanton Roads, North Liberty, will be serving a swiss steak supper, on Saturday. March 21, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. The menu consists of swiss steak, potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, salad bar and dessert bar for $5.00 for adults, children ages six to 12, $3.00 and under six, free. For tickets call 784-2608 or 586-7925. Carry-outs will be available at $5.00 each which includes the salad and dessert bar. Profits going to Mission Outreach 2tml9p STORY HOUR RETURNS Story Hour is returning to the Walkerton Library. It will run from March 7 thru April 25. Children ages four and up are welcome to attend. There is no registration necessary. Story Hour is held on Saturdays from 11:00a.m. to 12:00 noon in the back of the library Each week will feature different stories and crafts centering around a certain theme.