The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 42, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 March 1992 — Page 9

PLYMOUTH TOPS FALCONS 60-46 IN SECTIONAL The Plymouth Pilgrims ended the John Glenn Falcons season Friday night by handing the Falcons a 60-46 loss in the second round of the Sectional Tourney. The Falcons were the defending sectional champions but not only fell to Plymouth in this game, but the Pilgrims went on to win their first sectional title since 1984. The Falcons end their season with a 15-7 record and were co-champions of the Northern State Conference again this year. The Pilgrims used a very strong and hard-working defense and a steady offense to gain a lead early in the game they were to hold the rest of the way. They jumped ahead 15-11 in the first quarter and spurred on by good defensive play, controlled the tempo of the game as they moved this to a 30-21 halftime lead. The Falcons were having trouble getting shots and hitting the basket when they did. They only managed six field goals in each half, the 12 for the game a season low for them. Only a2l out of 28 effort from the free throw line was their main line of offense. Plymouth is also a good outside shooting team and getting an early lead were able to keep things a little more open inside. They just increased their lead slightly each period in the second half as they moved ahead by 13, 44-31 after three, and managed to pull away again when the Falcons made a little charge at one point in the final period. The Pilgrims had seven players share their points with Large and Gilmer reaching double figures with 19 and 11. The Falcons had only their starters score, not getting any points off the bench which has been one of the weaker points of their game this year. Kevin Stedman finished a very good career with 20 to lead all scorers, but this was due mainly to 10 of 13 from the free throw line as field goals were just hard to come by. Toby Gardner ftnised with 10 while the other starting senior, B. J. Walls, ended his career with nine points in this last game. BOX SCORE Plymouth fg ft fta tp Large 6 7 10 19 Birk 4 0 0 8 Benner 0363 Gilmer 5 0 0 11 Edison 2 0 15 Delp 0 5 6 5 Trump 4 0 0 9 Kershner 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 21 15 25 60 Glenn

There Is A MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND For MAJOR RICHARD A. STRANG At The John Glenn High School Contributions May Be Sent To John Glenn Drive Walkerton, IN 46574 May the Lord bless all of you for your wonderful ways of reaching out to our family. Our lives here on earth are so brief a time and Heaven such a great reward. Our prayer is that all who read this may receive God’s precious gift “His Son" today. Mike and Kris Strang For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.

Walls 3 3 4 9 Kincaid 0 5 6 5 Stedman 5 10 13 20 Groves 1002 Gardner 3 3 5 10 Snell 0 0 0 0 Burch 0 0 0 0 Cotton 0 0 0 0 Casteel 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 12 21 28 46 3-point goals: Plymouth 3, Edison, Trump, Gilmer; Glenn 1, Gardner Score By Quarters Plymouth 15 30 44 60 Glenn 11 21 31 46 Thank you to my neighbors and friends. A big thank you for cards, flowers and prayers. “Shorty” Reed We wish to thank everyone for their many expressions of love for our son, Patrick. The many cards, letters, visits, flowers, food, donations to the Heart Association and The Humane Society have helped to give us the strength to go on. Thanks especially for all your prayers. The William Moon Family Thanks to the following veterans organizations, V.F.W. Post 1954, American Legion 189 and American Legion 365 for participating in the memorial ceremony for W. W. Mills. Walkerton V.F.W. 2852 I want to thank everyone for all the cards, flowers and phone calls during my illness but most of all your prayers. It will be forever appreciated. Paul C. Powers I would like to thank my mom and dad, my family and friends for the love, support, prayers and encouragement during the last few weeks. God is a great God and I’m thankful to be alive. Thanks to the pastors at the North Liberty Church of Christ and Walkerton First Baptist Church for their support. I received so many beautiful cards and flowers! Thanks again. Jacquie Singleton MARION E. GROVES Marion Elizabeth Groves, 92, of Miller’s Merry Manor, formerly of Route 1, Walkerton, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, in the nursing home after an illness. She was born on September 4, 1899, in Richland, Wisconsin. She lived in this area for 50 years, coming from Columbia City. She married Gail A. Groves on June 7, 1920, in Parkston, South Dakota, who preceded her in death on De-

cember 6, 1974 along with a daughter, Patricia; a son, John Larry; three sisters and seven brothers. Surviving are four daughters, Mary Ellen Reiff, of Pharr, Texas, Lorraine Teby, of Pasco, Washington, Joan Pola and Dorothy Harder, both of Mishawaka; four sons, Norbert, of Summerville, South Carolina, Thomas, of Bristol, John and Dennis, both of Walkerton; 64 grandchildren; 80 great-grand-children; four great-great-grand-children; and two sisters, Lucile Grady, of Nevada, California, and Luella Hagerty, of Omaha, Nebraska. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Walkerton, of which she was a member, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. The Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, was in charge of the arrangements. SENIOR CITIZENS BOWLING NEWS With springlike weather beckoning many to outdoor chores, the Senior Bowlers found their numbers deminished, but not their enthusiasm or ability to make the pins fall during the past week's session. For the ladies. Merle Bruesch led the way. Her high scratch game of 159 topped Stephanie Kilarski’s 144 and Liz Moreau’s 134 games. High handicap game was Bruesch’s 214, with Kilarski’s 212 and Moreau’s 208 games close behind. Bruesch’s high series total of 426 was the only total breaking the 400 mark. The handicap scores reflect the keen competition the ladies enjoy in their sport. The gents were again given a lesson in good bowling by their “young” octogenarian, Marion Anderson! His high scratch game of 213 set the pace. Jack Grimmett’s 197 and Dave Lind’s 176 games followed. High handicap game of 250 was Anderson’s contribution, followed by Grimmett's 230 and Lind’s 222 games. Anderson’s 538 high series total was the only series total above the 500 mark. Despite a “squeaky” joint here and there, "Andy” still provided top notch competition for the gents! The Walkerton Shady Lanes is open on Wednesdday afternoon to all seniors who would like to come and enjoy an afternoon of exercise. good fun and pleasant comradeship. Social Security Report Is Corrected A report issued by the South Bend office of the Social Security Administration incorrectly stated the SSA’s income reporting requirements, officials said recently. The report stated that all Social Security recipients who continue to work must file an annual earnings report with the SSA. Richard Mah, field representative for the South Bend office, said the report should have stated that the reports are necessary only if the recipients exceed the earnings limitations established by the SSA. For 1991, the limits are $7,080 for people under age 65, and $9,720 for people aged 65 to 69. BMV TRAINS LAW ENFORCEMENT ON CDL REGULATION CHANGES Commercial drivers can expect stiffer fines and penalties for traffic violations under new laws that take effect April 1, accordding to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. BMV and the Indiana State Police are currently training law enforcement officers on changes in commercial driver's license regulations. Driving 15 mph over the speed limit, tailgating and irregular driving of a commercial vehicle, which

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The Walkerton Industrial Fund recently received two major donations to kickoff its 1992 general fund drive. Farmers State Bank of Wyatt has donated SIO,OOO for the fourth consecutive year to the Walkerton Industrial Fund, which is a non-profit economic development agency for the Walkerton area. The Town of Walkerton, through its Electrical Utility, has also donated SIO,OOO, their second such annual donation of that amount. The Walkerton Industrial Fund owns and develops industrial parks and works with commercial and residential developers. In adddition the Walkerton Industrial Fund's director, David Behr, acts as director of the Town’s Redevelopment Commission. Behr and the Redevelopment Commission have obtained over SIBO,OOO in state funds for its downtown renowere previously classified as minor traffic offenses, will now constitute serious offenses, two of which can result in a 60-day CDL license suspension. Under CDL regulations, a driver with any trace of alcohol in the blood system will be taken out of service for a minimum of 24 hours. The legal limit for blood alcohol content for commercial driveres will be reduced from .10 to .04. Positive test results will result in a one-year suspension on the first offense. A three year suspension will be imposed if the vehicle is placarded for hazardous materials. A lifetime suspension is imposed on the second offense. "We are preparing our law enforcement officers on what to look for from commercial vehicle opera

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vation project in the last year. Jay Potts, Farmers State Bank vice president, said the bank’s contribution represents a challenge to the Walkerton area to continue support of industrial and commercial development. He indicated that the bank's donation, along wnth that of the Town, should stimulate others to financially take part in the future growth of Walkerton. The Walkerton Industrial Fund has published its 1992 plan of action, addressing industrial, commercial and residential growth needs along with a need for intergovernmental cooperation between Walkerton and the four counties (St. Joseph, Starke, Marshall, LaPorte) of its market area. The Fund’s goal is to raise $75,000 to meet these needs and generate economic growth of the Walkerton area. tors," stated BMV Commissioner Gilbert L. Holmes. “On April 1, law enforcement officers will be prepared to enforce these laws." For more information concerning the CDL, contact BMV at (317) 2327295. J^EUEIYONE READS O AND USES f f WANT ADS)

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