The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 30, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 December 1993 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 9. 1993

Voice Os The People “My Shopping Trip’’ I never have been one for shopping. I usually get very upset when I go shopping for anything. When I try to take advantage of any in store special, I don't get something stamped and have to pay full price on the item anyway. I find that gift certificates are very helpful to me. Then the recipient has to put up with the hassle. Food is always a good gift, and I am sure that the good folks at Koontz Lake Supermarket could fix you up with a nice fruit basket. A gift certificate for a nice meal can be gotten at both Al's or Dockside Inn. How about a weekend at The Koontz House? 1 had my present picked out at Stanley Marine. A big beautiful pontoon house. I told Roy about this and Io and behold one day this boat was no longer at Stanley's. When I checked with them, it seems that it was sold to somebody else. Roy, you had better get on the ball! Christmas will soon be here. Be sure and stop at Cheryl and Co. for getting beautiful for the holidays. Don't forget dry cleaning. shoe repair, and laundry at the Koontz Lake Laundromat. While you're waiting on car repair or gas at Jeromes, stop for refreshments at Wilma's. The ultimate Christmas present could be a new house bought through one of the excellent realtors at Koontz Lake, Lakeside and Pat & Associates. 1 had better get going and get my

Reg With B«ne< Busmen Bureev * ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION lilii I Free Estimates It Will Be Built Solid Because We Do Things Right ★ NEW HOMES ★ REMODELING * DECKS & PATIOS ★ ADDITIONS * ROOFING * GARAGES ★ SIDING * DRYWALL * INTERIOR & EXTERIOR TRIM P.O Box 525, North Liberty, IN 46554 LET’S TALK TRASH! SUPERIOR WASTE IS OFFERING THREE NEW SERVICES IN YOUR AREA! “We Supply The Cans or Bags For These Services" #1 - ORANGeIaG SERVICE We supply the bags you use — you only pay for what you set out. No monthly bill will ever be sent. Bag size is 33 gal WEEKLY PICK UP • SI.BB per bag #2 - 64 gal. TOTER CART SERVICE WE SUPPLY THE CART WEEKLY PICK UP • $9.25 per month #3- 94 gal. TOTER CART SERVICE WE SUPPLY THE CART WEEKLY PICK UP • $11.75 per month *Not Available In Walkerton Superior Waste Systems 299-0500 — OR — 1-800-281-8185 CLEAN, EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY SERVICE

Christmas tree at Stuntz & Hochstetlers. While 1 am there. 1 will check out the many gifts available at The Christmas Shop. Next week. I'm going shopping in downtown Walkerton. Walkerton has a new business north on 23. Stop in and welcome Mr. Singh to the community. We need every business that moves into the area. Sincerely, Nedra Williams LOCAL STUDENT IS MEMBER OF PRESTIGIOUS DEPAUW CHOIR Byron Craft, of North Liberty, is a member of the DePauw University Choir and The Century Singers for 1993-94. Craft sings tenor in the prestigious chamber ensemble. A junior majoring in music/business, he is a 1991 graduate of John Glenn High School and the son of David H. and Pamela M. Craft, 201 S. Williams Street, North Liberty. The DePauw Choir has performed under the baton of such luminaries as Aaron Copland. Howard Hanson, Vincent Persichetti, Sir David Willcocks, John Nelson and DePauw alumnus Joseph Flummerfelt. The Concer Choir and its core ensemble, The Century Singers, have appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, The Music Center of Los Angeles, Wolf Trap and Washington Cathedral. The groups presented a Christmas Concert in the East Room of the White House in 1990, and they have performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra at Barbican Hall in London.

CITIZENS OF TOMORROW r Sarah Knowlton is the eight month old daughter of Gene and Connie Knowlton, 111 Clark Street, Walkerton. R.EJk.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N. L. United Methodist Church Phone 656-3916 the day prior for reservations. Walkerton Youth Building Phone 586-7600 the day prior for reservations. DECEMBER 13 - 17 MONDAY Apple juice Chicken fillet in cream sauce with chopped parsley New potatoes Fresh broccoli salad Whole wheat bread with margarine Butterscotch pudding Milk, ten, coffee 13 milligrams fat/104 milligrams cholesterol TUESDAY Orange juice BBQ pork ribette Scalloped com Green beans Fresh seedless grapes Milk, tea, coffee 29 milligrams fat/39 milligrams cholesterol WEDNESDAY Apple juice Spaghetti with meat sauce and parmesan cheese on side Tossed salad with green peppers, shredded carrots and thousand island dressing Italian bread with margarine Mandarin oranges Milk, tea, coffee 20 milligrams fat/98 milligrams cholesterol THURSDAY Tomato juice Salisbury steak in gravy Mashed potatoes Peas Whole wheat bread with margarine Pear cake with whipped topping Milk, tea, coffee 33 milligrams fat/85 milligrams cholesterol FRIDAY Pineapple juice Turkey ala king over rice Chilled pickle beets Whole wheat bread with margarine Apricot halves Milk, tea, coffee 17 milligrams fat/75 milligrams cholesterol R.E.A.L. SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON On Monday Harold and Hazel Schweder were in charge of the books and program for the day. JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R JOHNSON Cwtrfled Iniuranci Counselor DONNA L RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Call (219)586-2580 Koontz Lake

They both have away of cheering everyone. Thanks to you both! Tuesday Fred Daniels had the program telling us about the state of West Virginia. He also brought us a beautiful Christmas tree. Thank you Fred. Wednesday Bob Schaeffer had the program and talked to us about Glenn Miller and the possible cause of his disappearance as told by a British bomber pilot. Also about Amealia Earhart and some interesting things about her disappearance. Thursday Mr. Gwin told us about "The difference between how basketball used to be and how it is now". The first state tourney was played in 1911 in Crawfordsville and they beat Lebonan 24-17. The longest game played was in the Marian Regional with Swayze, nine overtimes. The highest scoring game was between Troy State 258 to Dewey Institute 141. The highest school scorer was Marion Pierce from Louisville, 3,019 points. Friday we had our regular sing-a-long with Verice Walz at the piano and Millie Daniels leading the singing of Christmas carols. Juice give-away went to Leon McKesson and Lois Cover. Saturday night, December 4th, was our Christmas Party with a large crowd attending at the REAL Services Site, on Washington St. We had a dinner at 6:30. The centerpieces, candles and holders,

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made by Bettv Clappere, were given to three people at each table. We had a gift exchange and a gift given to Betty for a job well done. The Card Club presented Betty a gift of money and this was appreciated very much. For entertainment, we had Vi Wolff and her gang from the LaPorte area. This was enjoyed by everyone. Dates to think about: The birth day party for the month of December. December 22 with Verl Haag and Florence Seekings to be here. Vi Wolff and her gang will be here again December 29th. Come to REAL Services and join us. Call Betty Clapper at 586 7600. “GOOD OL’ COUNTRY CHRISTMAS’’ PLANNED FOR MILL CREEK CHURCH "Good 01’ Country Christmas, a Christmas cantata, will be pre sented at the Mill Creek Baptist Church. Mill Creek, on Sunday, December 12, at 3:00 p.m. (LaPorte time). "Come with us back to a time when thing were simple. An occasion when you can stop time, and revel in the sights and sounds and smells that were Christmas." Refreshments will be served after the presentation. There is no admission, but a free will offering will be taken. The Mill Creek Baptist Church is located on 875 East 200 South, at the edge of Mill Creek. For more information, call 369 9426.