The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 52, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 May 1994 — Page 10

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Pictured above are left to right, Tina Miller, Andrea Landesman and Luke Beyler, students in Mrs. Sandra Savoie's second grade classroom at Walkerton Elementary School, counting Ray & Kenny's reciepts collected each Monday. They are participating in the “Education Advantage" program sponsored by Ray & Kenny's Supermarket. By collecting yellow receipts the class earns extra money for classroom supplies.

... T- > • [readying] More than meets the eye. Did you know 54% of American adults cannot read well or at all? It’s shocking. Thanks to you Skelgas* 1993 Fill For Literacy campaign raised $15,800 in donations for local literacy initiatives across the Midwest. And you're invited to make this year's Fill For Literacy campaign an even greater success. To start things off come to your local Skelgas Branch's Barbecue Cookout In Support of Literacy MAY 14, 11:00 A.M. ■ 2:00 P.M. Enjoy delicious hot dogs and refreshing drinks. There's entertainment, exciting demonstrations and more for the whole family! It's a great way to help fight illiteracy. And all the proceeds will go to local literacy foundations. So join us and give your support. Hope to see you there! r— I FILL FOR LITERACY I Simply bang this coupon along with your barbecue tank to I ■ your local Skelgas Branch For every coupon we receive, well I donate one dollar to a local literacy foundation. Valid from May 14 to May 21,1994. Vabd only on 20 lb tanks Not mlwouble lor cash ! SKELGAS, INC. | 499 Liberty St , Walkerton, Ind. 46574 (219) 586*3010 & [Skelgas I

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Local Dancers To Perform In South Bend I 1 v Connie Menges (left) and Laurie Hershberger rehearse their original dance, which they will perform at Southold Dance Theatre’s "Experidance" May 20 and 21. They’re coming back! Originally from Walkerton, Laurie Hershberger and Connie Menges began collaborative efforts at the tender ages of two. However, their formal dance training began much later with Southold Dance Theater, South Bend. For years, Southold has brought to Michiana audiences guest artists from all over the United States. 1994 marks their 20th anniversary season for which Hershberger and Menges will be returning. Now professional dancers based in New York City, both received their BFA degrees from the State University of New York at Purchase. As a result of their dancing, they have travelled and performed internationally. They will be travelling back to South Bend to premier a new work that explores momentum and intention. Hershberger and Menges wni be performing at Southold’s Experidance, May 20, 7:00 and 9:UU p.m. and May 21, 7:00 p.m. at the Colfax Cultural Center, 914 Lincolnway West. Tickets are on sale now through the Southold office (233-

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9841), and space is limited. Advance ticket price: $5.00, at the door: $7.50, students and seniors: $3.00. For more information, contact the Southold office. OREGON-DAVIS SENIOR CITIZENS TO MEET MAY 19 The Oregon-Davis Senior Citizenswill meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Koontz Lake Conservation clubhouse on Thursday, May 19th. Mary Mortier and Betty Weinman will be hostesses. Coke, coffee and tea will be served with cards and fellowship following. Come an bring a friend. NOTICE Please send all Walkerton High School Alumni addresses and address changes to me by May 15, 1994. Thank you. Mildred McKesson 801 Ohio Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Phone: 586-3615

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* -'i Crystal Centifanto, a second grader at Walkerton Elementary School, buries herself in a book during a Reading Marathon at school. The marathon in Mrs. Savoie’s classroom was in celebration of National Library Week.