The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 September 1994 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 20

Historical Society To Display At Pumpkin Festival It's that time of the year again when the Walkerton Historical Society will be displaying Walkerton area historical items. During two days of the Pumpkin Festival, the Masonic Temple will be the scene of many articles of memorabilia for the public to enjoy. Friday and Saturday, October 7 and 8, members of the Historical Society will be in attendance to answer questions and to remark on the displayed items. The hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. During 1994 over 26 generous people have made gifts to the Society but all may not be displayed this October. Pictures have always been a most interested item for the public to view. Over 350 snapshots have been recorded as having been made gifts by the public or the society has copied. During the scheduled hours of display, viewers may sit, use a magnifying glass if necessary, and enjoy the many pictures. As mentioned, members will be on hand to explain or comment on querries. Also displayed these days will be an album of Civil War letters written by and to an area resident, asking of the welfare of the family at home and also telling of the conditioas of the war scene. The number of large framed Walkerton High School class pictures given as gifts, is growing with the earliest year being of 1905 to the latest of the World War D era, 1941, of the Überty-Lincoln Township School Band. These will be on exhibit also. The above is just a small particle of items to be found and viewed on October 7 and 8. In further publicity, it will be noted other displayed items. If you, the public, have anything you would like shown the two days, or part of days, please notify the historical society at 586-3516. These will be returned to you and while on disply, they will be carefully guarded. Share with the public your items of Walkerton history— they will be appreciated by many. Jr. Miss Girls Start Rehearsals Approximately nine area girls are busily preparing for this year’s Walkerton Area Junior Miss Scholarship Program. This year’s theme is "Country”. Monday practices find these young ladies learning dance steps, arranging their talent routines and perfecting their poise and appearance portion of the program. This year's participants include young ladies from LaVille and John Glenn High School. To date, the following girls are scheduled to participate: Jennifer Dittmar, Melissa Hendricks. Susan Wise, Aime Christensen, Kelly Kime, Diana Norris, Krista Eastburn, Mary Pat Kindt and Kelly Melton. Please plan to attend this year’s program on October 20 and 22 at John Glenn High School. NOTICE During the Pumpkin Festival, Friday and Saturday, October 7 and 8, Breakfast and Lunch will be served at the Walkerton Oddfellows Lodge Hall.

SATELLITES HOLD FALCONS IN CHECK FOR 14-3 VICTORY The South Central Satellites displayed to the John Glenn Falcons Friday night why they are ranked high in Class A standings and are currently 5-0 in football this season. They held the Falcons to just 133 yards and three points and have allowed only 19 points in five games this season. The Falcons slipped to 2-3 with the loss. G Statistics SC 8 First Downs 10 112 Rushing 140 21 Passing 61 10 Passes Attempted 4 4 Passes Completed 3 1 Had Intercepted 0 2 Punts 3 29 Average Yards 38 4 Fumbles 2 1 Fumbles Lost 1 15 Yards Penalized 15 Falcons coach Dan Drotar was puzzled by the Falcons emotion. Despite hard work in both practice and in the game, coach Drotar felt the team lacked the emotion needed, especially in the first part of each half as the Satellites scored their two touchdowns and gained most of their yardage in the two drives that opened both halves for them offensively. Taking the opening kickoff from deep in their own territory, the proceded to sustain a drive for 15 plays that covered 88 yards with Travis Minix carrying the final two yards for the score. Dan Klimczak kicked the extra point and it was the Satellites ahead 7-0 with 4:31 showing to be played in the first quarter. Neither team could muster much of an offense after this throughout the rest of the first half. It stayed 7-0 at the main intermission. The Falcons took the second half kickoff back to their own 46 as Nick Medich made a nice return of the kick. From here they proceded to move down inside the Satellites 10 yard line with Medich contributing a big 23 yard run in the drive. However on fourth and three from inside the 10, they were called for delay of game and set back five yards. Coach Drotar then settled for the field goal attempt, which Thomas Stitz kicked through from 30 yards for a 7-3 score. However, the Satellites came right back. An eight play drive covered 77 yards with Jason Biggs carrying the final five for the score. Another good Klimczak kick made it 14-3 with 3:12 left in the third period. Glenn moved the ball well into South Central territory in the final quarter early, but a fumble was forced by David Hayes and recovered by Klimczak to stop this drive. Later in the quarter, at about midfield, Klimczak turned in another defensive big play with an interception to stop anything from developing there. Neither team had great offensive statistics in this hard-played game. Visit New Prairie Friday The Falcons will have their last regular season road game on Friday night as they travel to New Prairie to battle the Cougars. The Cougars dropped a close decision to Triton last week and are 2-2 in league play to date and 2-3 overall. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The Scoring SOUTH CENTRAL: Travis Minix, 2 yard run; PAT: Dan Klimczak, kick

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1994

Community Calendar THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 4:15 p.m. — Oregon-Davis Jr. High cross country team to run at Wanatah. 4:15 p.m. — Oregon-Davis Jr. High Volleyball team to host Knox. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis Cross Country team to host Michican City Marquette. 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis to host Culver in soccer. 5:00 p.m. — John Glenn cross country teams to run in Marshall County Meet at Plymouth. 6:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis girls volleyball teams to visit LaVille. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 5:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis soccer team to play at Michigan Gty Marquette. 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn Falcons football team to visit New Prairie. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 9:00 a.m. — John Glenn boys tennis team to play in the Sectional at Bremen. 10:00 a.m. — John Glenn Jr. Varsity football team to host New Prairie. MONDAY. OCTOBER 3 6:00 £.m. — John Glenn girls volleyball teams to host Knox. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Council to meet at the town hall. 7:30 p.m. — Walkerton Rebekah Lodge to meet at the Lodge Hall. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn cross country teams to host Triton, Culver and North Wood. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn girls volleyball teams to travel to LaViUe. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 4:00 p.m. — Regional tennis matches at South Bend. 6:00 p.m. — Homecoming parade to leave Urey Middles School and proceed to John Glenn High School football field for bonfire and pep rally. 7:00 p.m. — North Liberty Town Board to meet. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn girls volleyball teams to host Culver Girls Academy. "Bats” Invade Walkerton Library At least the bats from the Story Hour will be invading the Library! This Saturday, from 11:00 to 12:00, children ages three through eight will be listening to "Hattie. The Backstage Batr” by Don Freeman. Hattie lives in the old run down theater, she loves the quiet there, but one day a new play begins at the old theater. After "Hattie" and several other stories, the children will be making bat posters. Story Hour is free and there is no registration. Children ages three through eight are welcome, and parents may leave if the children are comfortable. For more information call the Library at 5862933. GLENN: Thomas Stitz, 30 yard field goal SOUTH CENTRAL: Jason Biggs. 5 yard run; PAT: Dan Klimczak, kick Score By Qoerten Glenn 0 0 3 0 — 3 South Central 7 0 7 0 — 14

JOHN GLENN HOMECOMING PLANS ARE SET Next week John Glenn High School will be celebrating football homecoming. The Falcon football team will be playing the Culver Cavaliers on Friday night, October 7. The theme for this year is "Life Is Just A Game". Students and faculty will be dressing in costumes for spirit days. Tuesday is "Cartoon Character Day”, Wednesday is "College Day”, Thursday is "Occupation Day", and Friday will be the traditional "Black, Red and White Day". The homecoming parade will leave Urey Middle School at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5. This is a change form the usual Thursday parade. Due to the home volleyball game Thursday night, the parade will be held on Wednesday this year. It will follow the usual route along Van Buren Street to Georgia Street and then to the high school football field. A bonfire, pep rally and powder-puff football game will take place immediately following the parade. On Friday night, the Falcon Pride marching band will perform before the game. They will begin their pre-game show at approximately 7:10. The 1994 homecoming queen and king will be crowned at halftime. Candidates this year are: seniors Krista Eastburn and Matt Church; juniors, Bethany Arnett and Ernie Clark; sophomores, Jenny McKee and T. J. Jackson; freshmen, Holly Legge and Wes Rouch; Art Club candidates, Amy Paul and Rocky Plummer; French Club candidates, Michelle Wright and Chris Linback; National Honor Society members, Aimee Christensen and Barry Houser; Rhythm Express candidates, Milli Fraiser and Chad Ladyga; SADD Club members, Rachel Lichtenbarger and Billie Nichols; Spanish Club candidates, Anna Long and Aaron Palicki; and Falcon Pride Band candidates, Lisa Fair and Danny Beem. Falcon Price To Compete In Midwest Regional The John Glenn Falcon Pride will be participating this Saturday, October Ist, in the Bands of American Midwest Regional Marching Band competition at the University of Toledo, in Toledo, Ohio. Bands from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York will be participating in the event. The Falcon Pride have been working extra hard in preparation for this nationally sponsored event. While the towns of Walkerton and North Liberty sleep, the Falcon Pride will be departing John Glenn High School after midnight and traveling through the night to Toledo. Best wishes to an outstanding group of young people. Good luck at Bands of American Midwest. MORRIS CEMETERY ASSN. MEETING SET FOR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 The Morris Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held Wednesday, October 5. at 7:30 p.m. at the First Brethren Church. Teegarden.

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WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES September 7, 1994 The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on September 7, 1994 with the following members present: Gene Reese, Gordon Hartsell, Cheryl Rizek, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Attorney David Holmes and clerk-treasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes for the August 15, 1994 Council meeting, the August 22nd Pre-adoption Budget Hearing and the August 29th Budget Hearing were approved as read. Dave McKee, John Glenn superintendent, spoke to the Council about the Easement and Use Agreement that he had presented to them at the last meeting. Gene Reese said that he heard that there is possibly a proposed sixth grade addition to Urey Middle School that will go into the park. He asked McKee about this. McKee answered that there has been no discussion of a sixth grade addition to Urey Middle School. Reese said that he and Len Jaske had discussed the possibility of the school taking control of the upper part of the park along with the lower part, so that there are no liability questions. Attorney Holmes said that he had talked to McKee about this, and found that the school is concerned with the liability that goes along with the playground equipment on the upper area. McKee said that they would be willing to mow the entire park, but they don’t want to take responsibility for the playground equipment or the restrooms. They feel that the Town should continue to maintain them. Dave Boise expressed concern about our wells in the park, in the event that a football field would be put in. Bolze said that he is concerned with the chemicals that might be sprayed on the new football field, with our wells right there. Reese asked if there would be any possibility that the Little League could use the current diamond, if the school isn’t using it. McKee said, yes, that he sees the school's use of it, 4s a softball diamond. He added that he doesn’t know if Little League would want a sodded infield, and that could be a problem. There was more discussion about our wells, and Len Jaske suggested that perhaps the EPA could recommend sprays to use on the grass and weeds. Bolze said that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management would have the say when it comes to chemicals used near the well sites. Reese asked if an addendum can be added to the agreement, stating that no chemicals are to be used. Walt Heil asked how close to the wells they would be able to spray. Bolze answered that he had previously had to measure a five thousand foot radius for IDEM reports. McKee said that they have concerns about using chemicals around the schools too. Gordon Hartsell made the motion to grant an easement to the school for the use of park property, with no restrictions to the general public. The school will be allowed to make improvements, and will maintain the grounds, with no chemicals being used on the grounds. The motion also gave permission to the president and clerk-treasurer to sign the ease(continued on Page 2)