The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 4, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 June 1994 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 4

Treasure Chest Celebrates 15 Years In North Liberty On June 9, 10 and 11, the Treasure Chest, located at 102 N. Main St., in North Liberty, will be clebrating its 15th anniversary. A big celebration is being planned including a storewide 15 cents sale. Flowers will be given to the first 60 ladies and refreshments will be served on June 9 and 10. The Treasure Chest, an inspiration of Carol Saltzgaber, wife of Rev. Gaylord Saltzgaber, then pastor of the North Liberty United Methodist Church, officially opened on June 4, 1979. The first sale was made June 3 to a lady from out of town, who was just passing through. The store is staffed by volunteers from the North Liberty United Methodist Church and is stocked with donations given by local people, out of towners and also those out of state. Items not used are sent on to other organizations. All profits from sales are given to mission projects locally, in the United States and worldwide. No money is given to the sponsoring church. People in need are referred to the store and helped at no cost to them. Store hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You are invited to help us celebrate 15 years of helping do God’s mission work on June 9, 10 and 11. Free Fishing This Weekend For Indiana Residents The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a great way to kick off summer vacation this year —a free family fishing outing. On Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 Indiana residents don’t need a fishing license to fish on public waters. The weekend is an ideal opportunity to plan a family fishing trip across the state or to a stream down the road. "Free Fishing Weekend is a chance to learn — or re-leam — the enjoyment of fishing," said Bill James, DNR fisheries chief. "We know that people who fish learned the sport from parents, grandparents and friends to took the time to teach them.” James hopes that many of the more than one million Hoosier anglers will take advantage of the weekend to teach their families and friends the excitement and relaxation that fishing provides. In celebration of Free Fishing Weekend, Indiana’s state parks, recreation areas and fish hatcheries are holding special events. Many city and country parks, fishing clubs, sporting goods suppliers and civic organizations throughout the state are also planning fishing events. For more information, contact a nearby state park or the Division of Fish and Wildlife at (317)232-4080. WALKERTON JUNIOR LEAGUE SELLING BENEFIT RAFFLE TICKETS The Walkerton Junior League baseball players are selling raffle tickets until July 3rd. The tickets cost SI.OO and the prizes are: first, $250.00 Cash; second, SIOO.OO Cash; and third, $50.00 Cash. The drawing will be held on July 4th. Please support the league by helping these boys and girls.

John Glenn Spring Sports Award Winners The John Glenn spring sports awards program was held Monday, June 6, with the various spring sports athletes honored. Awards were presented by the respective coaches in the 6:30 program at John Glenn High School. Golf Coach Randy Schmeltz Most valuable golfer — Brian Lyle. Most improved golfer — Brent Hostrawser. Mental attitude award — Jayson Kincaid. Coaches award — Landon Wiegand. Giris Tennis Coach Bruce Fleming Most valuable player — Krista Eastburn. Most improved player — Beth Arnett. Mental attitude award — Krista Eastbum. Coaches award — Sara Holland. Giris Track Coach Leanne Runyan Most valuable — Jenny McKee. Most improved — Christie Wharton. Mental attitude award — Nicole Huff. Coaches award — Renee Fisher. Boys Track Coach Dennis Rippy Most valuable — Jason Fisher. Most improved — Doug Hill. Mental attitude award — Bryan Verkier. Coaches award — Bryan Verkier. Baseball Coach Will Hostrawser Most valuable player — Steve Snell. Most improved player — Rusty Young. Batting title award — Jerry Gorby. Mental attitude award — Andy Kaser. Jump Start Band At Potato Creek Park June 19th The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Cultural Arts Program will host a performance of “Jump Start Band" on Sunday, June 19, at Potato Creek State Park. The performance, which is in conjunction with The Ride In Rural Indiana (TRIRI) will be held at 7:00 p.m. Jump Start Band will perform at the Beach area. Lawn chairs and blankets are suggested to ensure comfortable seating. Jump Start Band demonstrates the close cultural ties northern Indiana shares with the blues and jazz music of Chicago. Expect to hear some traditional and modem favorites, from rock and roll to rhythm and blues, from a band that thrives on variety! The performance is part of the entertainment offered to the TRIRI cyclists as they travel across the northern part of the state. It is, however, open to the public and free of charge with the usual park admission of $2.00 per car ($5.00 for cars with out of state license plates). The earliest known fabric made with a pile is called the Pazyryk rug. It was made about 425 BC and was discovered in southern Siberia.

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Zeta Pi Chapter Awards Two Scholarships The North Liberty Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. is proud to award $500.00 scholarships to Jill Jones and Bethany Thomas. A jlh Jill is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones, of Quinn Road, North Liberty. After graduating from John Glenn High School Jill plans to attend Indiana Uni-versity-South Bend to pursue an education in pre-dentistry. A w tt • t Bethany is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, of Dakota Street, Walkerton. After graduating from John Glenn High School, Beth plans to attend Indiana Uni-versity-South Bend to pursue an education in art. Congratulations to Jill and Beth and good luck in your future academic endeavors. FREE LIBRARY CARDS FOR POLK TWP. CHILDREN This summer from June 7th through August 6th, the Walkerton Library is offering free library cards to children who live in Polk Township. Polk Twp. does not pay any library taxes at this time, so residents must purchase a library card usually. Because we believe our summer reading program is very beneficial for children, the Library will waive its $20.00 library card fee. For more information, call the Library at 586-2933 or come in. Barbecue, a French word, originally referred to the roasting of a whole hog, ox or other large animal. Whole animals were spitted from barbe to queue, or from whiskers to tail.

Bryan Verkier To Compete On All-Star Team Bryan Verkier, a senior at John Glenn High School this past year, placed fourth in the state track and field meet Saturday in Indianapolis in the shot put. Brian heaved the iron ball 57’11 */»”, just a ‘A’’ out of third place for the John Glenn track team. Bryan has since been invited to compete on a track and field allstar team this weekend, also at Indianapolis, to do battle with allstars from Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Also participating for Glenn was Jason Fisher, in the 800 meter run. Jason finished eighth in a very good time of 1:56.4. Jason is also a senior. Doug Hill, competing as a junior, was defeated in a heat run in the 100 meter high hurdles. Congratulations to these three boys for representing the school and area so well and also good luck to Bryan this Saturday in his allstar competition. Porter County Band To Appear At Potato Creek The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Cultural Arts Program will host a performance of Porter County Band on Saturday, June 18, at Potato Creek State Park. The performance, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be held at the Peppermint Hill at 7:30 p.m. The Porter County Band play bluegrass, mountain and contemporary music. The original group was organized in 1983 as The Hasty Retreat Bluegrass Band and performed the festival circuit until they disbanded in the Fall of 1989. Today, four of the original members and a new duo of bass player and guitarist complete their ensemble: Ed Cosner, fiddle/guitar; Dan Hoehn, mandolin; Leßoy Harmon, banjo; Jason Littlefield, bass; Sam Stacin, guitar; and Mike Sandage, guitar. The bluegrass music is in the style of Jim & Jesse Mcßeynolds, but with a distinctive style of its own. The group welcomes audience participation, and everyone is encouraged to attend this enjoyable performance. Your are invited to bring the family to this entertaining presentation. Although the performance is free, the standard $2.00 per car ($5.00 for non-residents) will be charged at the gate. Lawn chairs or blankets are suggested to ensure comfortable seating. NORTH LIBERTY CLASS OF 1944 ENJOYS REGUNION Twenty-one of the 22 living members of the North Liberty High School Cass of 1944 gathered for their 50th anniversary Saturday afternoon, June 4, at the Liberty Lanes Dining Room. They came from Arizona, Washington, Florida, Indianapolis and other area towns and cities. Os the Gass, 21 attended, one was ill and couldn’t attend, seven are deceased and two boys were killed in action in World War 11. The group then attended the North Liberty-Greene Alumni Banquet in South Bend on Saturday night. A very enjoyable time for the classmates.

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Hop On Board The Magic Bus At The Library Kids, ages 2 through grade 6, are invited to join Ms. Frizzle and her Magic School Bus for “Reading Is A Magic Trip" at the Walker-ton-Lincoln Township Library. The Library is launching a new reading program that encourages children and families to discover the limitless world of information, entertainment and adventure at their library and in books. “Reading Is A Magic Trip" is a free, noncompetitive reading program that begins June 7th and runs through August 6th. Children can begin at any time during the summer. And for the summer only, we are letting children from Polk Township get free library cards. Children who participate will receive free personal reading logs to record the titles of books they read (or the books read to them for younger children). They will also receive free cheeseburger coupons donated by McDonald's Restaurants. “Reading Is A Magic Trip" bookmarks and stickers, and prizes purchased with the help of local people and businesses. This summer we will be filming some of the children who come in for “Reading Is A Magic Trip". At the end of the summer on August Sth, there will be a special party and movie. The movie will be “Reading Is A Magic Trip At The Walkerton Library", and it will be the video we made during the summer. And the LaPaz McDonald's will be catering the party. This program featuring characters from the popular book series The Magic School Bus was developed by the American Library Association with the support of McDonald's family restaurants. Local supporters of the program are Premdor, Kenny Chapman, Claries O. Hiler & Sons, Inc., and various patrons who have donated at the library . For more information visit the Library or call 586-2933. Summer Movies At Walkerton Public Library This summer the Walkerton Lincoln Township Library will be showing their summer movies again. Each Friday at 2:00 p.m., the library will show different movies. Each of these movies tries to tie in with books in some way. This year some of the movies will be for older children (about 7 and up) while others will be for the younger ones. The movies are free and begin at 2:00 every Friday except July Ist. Most movies run about one hour. On June 10th there will be two movies: Horton Hears A Who and Horton Hatches An Egg. These two stories are taken from some of Dr. Suess’ well-loved books, and they are about the adventures of Horton the elephant. Come in and hear about Horton! The Library also has a list of other movies and activities it will be hosting throughout the summer. Pick a list up or keep an eye out for more information in the newspaper. The baseball glove was introduced in 1875 by Charles G. Waite, first baseman for a Boston team. The glove was unpadded.