The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 July 1992 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 118; NUMBER 7

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MEETING The Walkerton Town Board met in executive session at 6:00 p.m. on June 15, 1992 with the followoing members present: Gene Reese, Gordon Hartsell,. Cheryl Rizek, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Attorney David Holmes and Gerk Treasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The Council discussed a personnel problem, as advertised, and did not discuss any other matters. The Council took no action and adjourned for the regular meeting. The regular Town Council meeting began at 7:15 p.m. on June 15, 1992 with the following members present: Gene Reese, Gordon Hartsell, Cheryl Rizek, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Attorney Holmes and clerk-treasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes were approved as read. Larry Dill was not present for his court report, but told Len Jaske that everything was fine. Monthly Reports: Rizek said that there have been a lot of questions about the paving that was done this summer, and asked superintendent Back to explain why the paving was done in strips. Back said that they thought they could do a third more streets by doing wedging. We added that the berms along the side were breaking up. Attorney Holmes is going to write to Pressure Concrete again to see if they are going to come to inspect the cracks in our water tank. Back reported that materials for updating the base of the traffic light will cost around $2,500.00. He has gone over the plans with someone from INDOT, and they would like a letter of intent to remove the traffic light at the eastern intersection of 6 and 23. The signal will probably be put on flashers for three months and then removed. Walt Heil asked what will happen if a business moves in where the elevator had been. Holmes said that INDOT will come down and do a traffic count for us, to see if a new signal is warranted. Holmes added that INDOT is more concerned with keeping the traffic moving, where we would like to slow it down. Len Jaske said that he will not vote for anything that will take out that traffic signal. Holmes reminded the Council that the signal at the western intersection of 6 and 23 has to be updated and improved, and one of the conditions for getting INDOTs help is that the other signal is taken out. A stop sign can be put on S.R. 23 at the easter intersection. Without INDOTs help, it would cost us approximately $30,000.00 to $40,000.00 to update the signals. Attorney Holmes said that when we make the concession of allowing the eastern signal to be taken out we are giving way to those who are experts in the field. Our signals are so old that superintendent Back is having trouble finding parts for repairs. Back said that he’s been ' lucky to get junk parts from signals ; that have been scrapped out. Gene Reese made the motion to allow Back to make arrangements for the new traffic signal at the western ’ (continued on Page 8) 1

Tia Jacobson A State Finalist In Teen Pageant * JS J I w Miss Tia Jacobson, 17, daughter of Cindy and Lowell Jacobson, has been chosen as a State Finalist in th Miss Indiana American Coed Pageant to be held July 10 and 11 for the fifth consecutive year at the Adams Mark Hotel and Convention Center, Indianapolis. The winner of the pageant will receive a $750 cash award, the official crown and banner, and transportation, meals and sponsor fee to compete in the national pageant held in Waikiki, Hawaii. During the same weekend, pageants will be held for girls 4 through 12. A total of over $26,000 in case awards, trophies and prizes will be awarded during the Indiana state pageant weekend. Miss Jacobson’s activities include cheerleading, Art Gub, French Gub, SADD, Ecolocy Gub and school newspaper. She also enjoyed shopping, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Miss Jacobson’s sponsors include American Coor Co., Walkerton Chamber of Commerce, Savoie & Associates, Preferred Auto Parts, S & R Satellite and Cindy’s Personal Touch. The Miss American Coed Pageant is for "Tomorrow’s Leaders’’. It is open to girls between the ages of 13 and 19, with goals and dreams based on inner beauty, as well as poise, appearance and an "AllAmerican spirit for family, fun and friends’’. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining seif confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition,. and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl whil encouraging her to set goals for the future. JG FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT ISSUE DATES The dates have been set for the issue of football equipment at John Glenn High School. Football equipment will be issued by coach Drotar from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Equipment will be issued to seniors on July 22nd; juniors on July 27th; sophomores on July 29th; and freshmen on July 30th. NOTICE Jim’s Barber Shop, Koontz Lake, will be closed the week of July 20th to July 27th. 2tjl6p

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574

List Kiddie Parade Winners In Walkerton The Tri Kappa Kiddies Day Parade was held during the Walkerton 4th of July festivities week on Wednesday, July Ist. Individual and group entries congregated at the Presbyterian Church parking lot. Sixty-two area children participated in this year’s parade. Led by the Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department, the parade began at 6:00 p.m. travelling down Georgia Street to VanBuren then to Kentucky Street through the Urey parking lot and ending on the east lawn at Urey School. Four categories were judged this year: Me and My Pet, Float, My Favorite Character and Open Gass. Judges for this event viewed each entry from in front of the Walkerton Post Office. The hard task of being a judge rested on Jon and Valerie Wade, Kitty Holland and Mary Bierly. Winners named for this year’s parade are: Open: Walkerton Pom Pons, Ist; Sparkelets, 2nd; Goin’ Fishing, Nathan Parker, Cassie Parker and Karissa Gifton, 3rd. Float: Double Trouble Plus One, Mandy and Misty Tessner and Casey Parker, Ist; Old Fashion 4th, Kaley Arnett, 2nd; Baseball Surrey, Eric Reese, 3rd. Pet: Kimberly & Cocoa, Kimberly Green, Ist. Favorite Character: Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Brianne, Amanda and Adam Dubuque, Ist; Betsy Ross, Amber Baker, 2nd; Tinkerbell, Jill Schmeltz, 3rd. Grand Prize: Double Trouble Plus One. Special thanks to the Friends of the 4th Committee for supplying the prize monies, to Plymouth McDonald’s Restaurant for supplying certificates and cookies to all participants and especially to the parents and participants in this year’s parade. Congratulations to everyone for doing a fantastic job. sth & 6th Grade Football Camp At John Glenn Football camp for students entering the Sth and 6th grades will be held the week of August 3rd through the 6th. The camp will be run from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. daily. John Glenn High School varsity football coach Dan Drotar will conduct the camp. Coach Drotar will give instruction in the fundamentals of football. This is a noncontact football camp open to all students who will be entering the sth or 6th grade. The cost of the camp is $15.00 which includes camp T-shirt and awards. Students may register for the camp on the first day by bringing their camp fee to the high school. DEMOCRATS TO MEET IN WALKERTON JULY 15 The Democrat party will hold an organizational meeting for Walkerton and Lincoln Township at the Walkerton Community Building on Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. All interested persons are urged to attend.

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1992

UPS Driver Edison Honored As Safe Driver r I ; / I^. Terry Edison, a delivery driver for United Parcel Service, was recently recognized by the company for completing 25 years driving without an accident. Edison works out of the UPS facility located at 607 S. Scott St. in South Bend. He has served customers in the Walkerton rural route area for the past 16 years. "1 was really looking forward to this award," says Edison. “You have to always be on the defensive while you’re driving." Center manager Vern Rensing presented the 25-year safe driving award at a ceremony honoring Edison’s achievement. Edison lives in North Liberty. He has two children, Shannon, 21 and Paige, 18. John Glenn Sets 7th & Bth Grade Football Camp Football camp for students entering the 7th and Bth grades will be held the week of July 27th through the 31st. The camp will be run from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. daily. John Glenn High School varsity football coach Dan Drotar will conduct the camp. Coach Drotar will give instruction in the fundamentals of football. This is a non-contact football camp open to all students who will be entering the 7th or Bth grade. The cost of the camp is $15.00 which includes camp T-shirt and awards. Students may register for the camp on the first day by bringing their camp fee to the high school. List Talent Show Winners For 4th In North Liberty The winners of the North Liberty Talent Show on the Fourth of July were, first place. The Hogstompers, $100.00; second, Betty Hevel, $50.00; and third, Jodee Zerbee, $25.00. Thanks to all the participants for an enjoyable afternoon of fun and entertainment in Liberty Park. It’s dificult to recognize bad luck ... it looks so much like ineptness.

List 4th Os July Winners For Events In North Liberty The North Liberty 4th of July Parade Committee and Liberty Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept, wish to thank all the participants of the July 4th parade. The winners of the various categories are as follows: Best Os Parade John Glenn Band Commercial Float Ist — Liberty Drugs & Emporium 2nd — Ist Source Bank Fraternal Float Ist — North Liberty Lions 2nd — North Liberty Chamber of Commerce Jr. Fraternal ■ Ist — North Liberty Boy Scout Troop 241 Marching Unit Ist — Walkerton American Legion Post 189 2nd — North Liberty American Legion Post 365 Twirling Unit Ist — Royal Majesties Senior Corp 2nd — Royal Majesties Junior Corp Gowns Ist — Posey 2nd — Sparky Horse A Pony Ist — Jessica Luther Band Ist — John Glenn Band Miscellaneous Ist — Knowlton Pecan Farm 2nd — Stephen Bailey Sports Car Ist — Keith Blosser 2nd — Sanda Chabera Modified Ist — Jim Hiatt 2nd — Darrin Klopfenstein Antique Ist — Charles Vandall 2nd — Al Snyder The winners of the Liberty Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept, raffle are as follows: Ist — Jean Gark, 2 season tickets to Old Lakeville School Project 2ndd — Nancy Sheaks — SIOO.OO 3rd — Russ Wise, $50.00 4th — Tina Dickey, 5 lb. fire extinguisher Sth — Jeff Ness, Coveleski Stadium tickets The theme for the 1993 July 4th Parade will be "Salute to the States". Now you have a full year to plan which state you will use for your entry. SIGN LANGUAGE AT NORTH LIBERTY LIBRARY An American sign interpreter will demonstrate sign language with stories on Friday, July 10, at 2:00 p.m. Children ages 8 thru 12 are invited to attend. Meet "Harley the Hearing Dog" tool For more information call the library at 656-3664. MISS BIANCA AND BERNARD AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY The two most famous mice frm the Rescue Aid Society will be at the Walkerton Library Friday, July 10th. The library will show The Rescuers Down Under from 2:30 to 3:30 that day. The movie is part of the PowWod With Books summer reading activities. It is free for everyone, but children under age 6 should be with an adult.

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