The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 24 November 1994 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 28

LADY FALCONS DOWN RILEY 43-33 FOR FIRST WIN The John Glenn Falcon* recorded their first win of the young season Tuesday night 43-33 over South Bend Riley in a non-con-ference girls basketball tilt on the losers hardwood. With the win the Falcons improved to 1 • 2 on the year while it was the season opener for the host Wildcats. Coach Scott Hostetler’s quintet wasted little time in taking command of the contest as they cruised to a 13 - 4 advantage at the end of eight minutes of play. That was a* close as the Wildcats would be able to get the rest of the night. The Falcons continued to take advantage of Wildcat miscues, fouls and poor shooting to build a 24 - 10 halftime margin. The winners started the second half a little shaky but still managed to lead at the third stop by eleven. 32 - 21. The two teams battled on even terms in the final quarter as the local* regained their composure and were really in no danger the rest of the way. Both teams shot about 32 percent from the field with the Falcon* connecting on 14 of 44 attempt* and Riley 14 of 43 trie*. The game was decided at the free throw line a* the black clad visitors made 14 of 28 tries while the Wildcats struggled to hit only two of 17 shots from 15 feet. Senior Tracey Legge took game scoring honor* to lead her winning mate* with 16 point* and junior Tiffany Hester* added 12 tallies. Legge also had 13 rebound* in a good all around effort. BOX SCORE John (Ream fg ft tp Lindsay O’Connor 15 6 7 Tracey Legge 7 2 7 16 Tiffany Hesters 4 4 5 12 Renee Fisher 112 3 Angel Dietrich 12 6 5 Crystal Brooke 0 0 0 0 OjetaOke 0 0 2 0 TOTALS 14 14 28 43 South Bend Riley Allissa Johnson 2 0 0 4 Jennifer Johnson 0 12 1 Karen Court 0 0 2 0 Valarie Kroening 2 16 6 Kelly Fletcher 10 0 3 JoAnna Lugo 4 0 4 9 Lupe Boeesahole 3 0 0 6 Jessien Smead 0 0 10 Rosalind Gordon 2 0 2 4 TOTALS 14 2 17 33 Score By Quarters Glenn 13 24 32 43 Riley 4 10 21 33 JV Leona First In Overtime The Falcons junior varsity squad dropped a hard fought 34-30 overtime decision to the Wildcat Jayvees in the preliminary fray Tuesday night to suffer their first loss in three outings this season. The Glenn gals controlled the first half leading 7-4 at the first stop and 14-8 at the intermission. But for the third game in a row the Falcons were outscored in the third quarter by a decisive margin, 10-4, and went into the fourth frame with the score knotted at 18 apiece. The visitors fell behind 22-18 early in the final six minutes but rallied to tie the count at the horn 24-24. In the overtime period the locals took the early lead but then sputtered down the stretch to suffer their first loss. Bridget Honaker paced the Falcon* with 10 point* while Riley’s

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING COLLECTS FOOD FOR PANTRY

A Thanksgiving offering of food and finances was collected at the Walkerton Community Thanksgiving Service to be distributed by the Community Pantry. Eighty-five people gathered Sunday evening, November 20th, at the Wesleyan Church to thank and praise God “from whom all blessings flow’’. Father Michael Winkowski, of St. Patrick Parish, shared an encouraging and challenging message on being thankful both when we’re blessed as well as when we share in Christ’s sufferings. The service was sponsored by the Walkerton Ministerial Association. Host pastor, Doug Dißell, planned the service. Other Walkerton Ministerial Association participants were pastors David Gisi of the Furst Assembly of God, Don Lacy of The United Methodist Church, Ron Hawkins and Richard Reynolds of the First United Presbyterian Church, Pastor Art Smith of the blissville Church of the Brethren was unable to attend due to a conflict in schedule. SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT JOHN GLENN Season tickets for the 1994-95 basketball season are on sale in the office at John Glenn High School. The season tickets will also be sold at the first home basketball game against New Prairie on Friday, December 9. Boys basketball season tickets are SIB.OO for adults and $12.00 for students. Season ticket does not include tournament*. The single game ticket price for boys varsity basketball to $3.00 for both students and adults. Senior citizens residing in the John Glenn School Corporation are eligible for a complimentary allsports pass to all home athletic events except tournaments. To qualify, persons must be 65 year* of age or older and must receive their ticket in person at the John Glenn High School Athletic Office. NOTICE The Town of Walkerton trash pick up will be one day late this week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Rachel Ruiz took game scoring honors with 13. Holly Legge added 6 tallies for Glenn followed by Johanna Hathaway with 4, Jennifer Payne 4, Share Oke 2, Heide Wasteney 2, Lexia Drews 1, Danielle Ludwig 1, and Ojeta Oke 0.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1994

LATCHKEY CHRISTMAS CELERBRATION This year’s Latchkey Christmas Celebration C.C.C.C. will be hosted by the United Methodist Church of North Liberty, Sunday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. Always a spectacular program presented by the children of the Latchkey and the area churches. Sponsoring churches are Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, St. John's Lutheran Church, North Liberty Church of the Brethren, United Methodist Church of North Liberty, Church of Christ and Beaver Creek Wesleyan Church. Come join us this year for listening and singing. SENIOR CARD CLUB NEWS The Walkerton Senior Card Qub euchre winners last Tuesday were: first, Martha Young 70 points; second, Katie Capes 66; third, Doris DePoy 62; and fourth, Marilyn Stull 60. Pinochle winners on Thursday were: first, Helen Verkler 661 points; second, Donna Sherland 628; third, Marilyn Stull 587; fourth, Martha Young 553.

ST PAT’S STUDENTS HELP COMMUNITY PANTRY’S PROGRAM

Several St. Patrick student* from Mrs. Beem’s sth and 6th grade class put their faith into action as they helped pack and carry groceries for the Walkerton Community Pantry's Thanksgiving distribution. Father Michael Winkowski indicated that service is an important part of the religious training the students receive at their school. The Walkerton Community pantry is grateful for their help as well as all the generous contri-

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Happy Thanksgiving Day. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 6:15 p.m. — John Glenn boys basketball teams open season at S.B. Clay. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:00 a.m. — John Glenn wrestlers compete in Elkhart Super Dual. 12:00 noon — John Glenn girls basketball teams to host Bethany Christian. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team to travel to Bremen. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton 1.0.0. F. Lodge to meet at Lodge Hall. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to host Plymouth. 6:45 p.m. — Glenn wrestlers to travel to S.B. Washington. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis 7th and Bth grade boys basketball teams to visit LaVille. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to host LaPorte. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis 7th and Bth grade boys basketball teams to visit Urey. 6:00. p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to visit OregonDavis. 6:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis C Team to host Westville. NORTH LIBERTY REAL SERVICE NEWS Our “white elephant and goodies auction" will be on Thursday, December Ist. We always have fun when we have this so please come and join us. December 6, the Alzheimer's Association will bring us a program starting at 11:30 a.m. This should be very informative. Call 656-3916 if you want to join us at the nutrition site. Happy Thanksgiving!

buttons given by various group* and individuals. The Pantry distributes food monthly at the First United Presbyterian Church of Walkerton on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Details can be obtained by calling 586-3301. Pictured left to right are: Joe Garcia, Mike Dooms, Jill Kissinger, Tara Kensinger, Vanessa Kemp and Brian Belkiewicz. Not pictured, but who also helped are: Alan Holland, Jack Moe rm an and Ross Holland.

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Sign-Up For Project SAFE In North Liberty REAL Services Energy Assistance Program, also known as Project SAFE, is a state funded program that helps low income households with electric and heating expenses during the winter months. Written proof is required for all information at time of application such as size of household income, utilities paid, and type -of heating fuel used. There is only one credit given during the heating season. Applicants must bring written proof of income for all members in the house who are 18 or older, social security number, electric bill and gas or fuel bill. Income is figured on a 12 month basis. Those who rent must bring a lease, etc. to show they pay that utility. Homebound elderly and disabled of any age can arrange for a mail in application. Cal! the South Bend office for forms. The program begins November 9, Wednesday, at the North Liberty United Methodist Church, in the downstairs social hall and every Wednesday through December. Those who can sign up starting November 9 are the elderly and disabled. All ages begin signing up the first of December. Hours at North Liberty are 9:00. a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Income guidelines according to number in household are as follows: Household Annual Size Income 1 $ 9,200 2 12,300 3 15,400 4 18.500 5 21,600 6 24,700 Add $3,100 for each additional member. Any questions call 656-3916, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. N.L. Chamber Os Commerce Plans Decorating Contest Decorate your home or business for the Holidays. You may win a prize. The North Liberty Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the “Christmas Decorating Contest" again this year. We will be judging the Businesses for a revolving trophy, the homes for $50.00 first place, $25.00 second place. The judging will be done during the week of December 25 through December 31. The winners will be published the first part of January. Glenn Falcons To Open Season Friday At Clay The John Glenn Falcons will open their 1994-1995 boys basketball season Friday night with a games at South Bend Clay. This will be an interesting year for the Falcons who lost heavily to graduation from last year’s very successful team. The fan bus will leave John Glenn High School at 5:00 p.m. and North Liberty at 5:15 on Friday. Game time is 6:15. The price is SI,OO to ride the bus for students or adults.