The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 38, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 February 1995 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 38

4TH QUARTER CARRIES FALCONS TO 55-45 WIN i The John Glenn Falcons broke a 38-38 third quarter tie with a dominating fourth quarter to win their j eighth game of the season Friday night at Jimtown. The victory put the Falcons above .500 in Northern State Conference play with a 3-2 record and boosted their season mark to 8-7. Brian Lyle stepped to the front in , the final stanza, tossing in 11 key points in this period as the Falcons pulled away for the win. He had ; scored nine in the third period after being shut out the first half, but finished the night with 20 big points for the Falcons. In addition to outscoring the Jimmies 17-7 in this quarter, the Falcons held all the Jimmies except their great athlete Marcus Carpenter, scoreless. Carpenter had all seven of Jimtowns fourth quarter points as he totaled 17 for the night. The game was at a little more patient pace that found the two teams staying close all the way. A small 13-12 lead was enjoyed by the hosts after one quarter as the Falcons had a 10 point effort from Landon Wiegand with three threepointers and a free throw. Jimtown was still leading at the half, but just by two points, 26-24 as the pace was dictating the lower score. Doug Hill had half of the Falcons 12 points in this quarter and he matched Carpenter who had six in this period as will. In a rare situation, the Falcons were not called for a personal foul in this first half of play. The third quarter remained tight as the two teams continued to match one another. Lyle came to life offensively with four baskets, one for three points and Medich added five points on a duce and a trey. Pontius hit a pair of threes for Jimtown, his third and fourth of the contest. After three, the two teams were knotted at 38 all, setting the stage for Glenn’s big finish on the way to their victory. For the night, behind Lyle’s 20, Hill hit double figures with 12, on three baskets and six of six from the free throw line. Jimtown had Pontius with his four three-point-ers, behind Carpenter with 12 points. No other players were in double figures for the game. The * Falcons were whistled for only* three fouls in the contest, with Carpenter shooting four, making three, while the Glenn team pumped in 11 of 14 for most of the difference in the game. BOX SCORE Glenn fg ft fta p tp Neiswender 1 0 0 0 2 Lyle 7 4 5 0 20 Medich 3 0 12 7 Wiegand 4 12 0 2 Guseilla 0 0 0 0 0 Hill 3 6 6 0 12 Slater 0 0 0 0 0 Clark 0 0 0 0 0 Walter 10 0 10 TOTALS 19 11 14 3 55 Jimtown Fletcher 2 0 0 2 4 Pettis 2 0 0 4 4 Pontius 4 0 0 2 12 Crowder 3 0 0 1 6 Smith 0 0 0 2 0 Williams 0 0 0 0 0 ; Carpenter 7 3 4 4 17 TOTALS 19 3 4 15 45 Score By Quarters ] Glenn 12 24 38 55 . Jimtown 13 26 38 45 (

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DEB PICKERELL 1994 TEACHER OF THE YEAR IK' ’ W- ’ •'j*. 1 ® A ' ''i T 4 * *\ 5 M .. s • X*- '■ The John Glenn School Corporation announces the selection of Deb Pickerell, third grade teacher at Walkerton Elementary School, aS the Corporation’s 1994 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Pickerell will be honored at a reception at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 1995. Also being honored at the reception will be individual building Teachers of the Year and a retiring employee. The Teacher of the Year for Urey Middle School is Christine Lyle, John Glenn High School Teacher of the Year is Dan Fortlander, and Kelly Harrington is the North Liberty Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Retiring employee is Glen Petry, Math/Computer teacher at Urey Middle School. Mrs. Deb Pickerell is described by her colleagues, students and parents as one of the most caring and concerned teachers. Mrs. Pickerell uses a variety of innovative and creative instructional activities that enable students to learn no matter what their learning style. She uses cooperative learning along with other teaching techniques that arouse the children’s interest and encourages them to discover knowledge. She also teaches her students the importance of respect and responsibility. Students enter her classroom with a smile eager to learn. Mrs. Pickerell successfully draws parents into active involvement with their child at school. Deb shows a quality of leadership in her classroom, with the staff, parents and community of what the teaching profession represents. She exemplifies the qualities of a fantastic teacher. Mrs. Pickerell has been a teacher in the John Glenn School Corporation for the past 13 years. She has taught pre-kindergarten, first, third, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at North Liberty Elementary School and Walkerton Elementary School. Her teaching experience also includes one year each at Argos and Plymouth schools. Mrs. Pickerell graduated from Wawasee High School in 1970 and has a Bachelors degree from Indiana University, 1974, and a Masters degree from Ball State, 1979. Deb Pickerell was recognized this past year by WSBT, Channel 22 Pen Pal Exchange Project, Grand Champion, Most Creative Style of Teaching Award and WSBT Great Expectations selected her class for the “Parental Involvement’’ commercial. Her community service activities in-

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1995

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 6:00 p.m. —Oregon-Davis sth i grade boys basketball team to host St. Peters. 6:00 p.m. —Oregon-Davis 6th ! grade boys basketball team to host Culver. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 I 6:15 p.m. — John Glenn basketi ball teams to play at Mishawaka Marian. 6:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis basketball teams to host Knox. SATURDAY, FEBREUARY 4 9:00 a.m. — Oregon-Davis 7th and Bth grade boys basketball teams to play in Culver Tourney. 10:00 a.m. — Regional Wrestling meet at LaPorte. 10:00 a.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team in 8-way tourney. 7:30 p.m. — Girls basketball sectional finals. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 5:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis 7th and Bth grade girls basketball teams to host North Judson. 7:00 p.m. — Walkerton Town Council to meet in Town Hall. 7:30 p.m. Walkerton Rebekah Lodge to meet at 1.0.0. F. Hall. North Liberty Park Board to meet. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 5:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis sth and 6th grade boys basketball teams to travel to Wanatah. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:00 p.m. — North Liberty Town Council to meet in Council Room. 7:30 p.m. — North Liberty Tri Kappas to meet. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 4:30 p.m. — Oregon-Davis sth and 6th grade boys basketball teams to play at Argos. 5:00 p.m. — Oregon-Davis 7th and Bth grade girls to travel to Culver. Library To Carry Voter Registration Applications As of January the Walkerton Library will be carrying the Voter’s registration application. Anyone may come in and ask for one. These forms have very detailed instructions and are easy to fill out. After completing the form it can be folded and mailed. The correct address is already on the form and postage is provided. The library carries these forms as a community service. It in no way backs any one political party. For more information call the library at 586-2933. elude 4-H clothing and foods instructor, Center Township 4-H Parent Council, coaching a girls softball team, and church pianist and song leader. John Glenn School Corporation is fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented teacher as Mrs. Pickerell who exemplifies the good qualities held by all the fine teachers in the John Glenn School Corporation. A Teacher of the Year committee selected Deb Pickerell from the four building level Teachers of the Year. A portfolio of information will be compiled during the remainder of the school year for submission to the Indiana State Teacher of the Year competition for 1996.

Walkerton Area Junior Miss In State Competition - .4Im w mF * BHMNFIW The 1994-95 Walkerton Area Junior Miss, Aimee Christensen, will be traveling to Frankfort, Indiana, Sunday, February Sth and will be returning home on Sunday, February 12, for the Indiana Junior Miss competition. She will be staying with a host family for her week long stay in Frankfort. Aimee is the daughter of Carl and Mary Ann Christensen, Walkerton. Approximately 40 girls will be competing for the Indiana title. Aimee’s week will be very busy with practices, competitions and various tours. Competition will actually begin on Wednesday evening and every evening thereafter with 10 finalists being chose to compete in Saturday night’s finals. The state winner will represent Indiana in the America’s Junior Miss program at Mobile, Alabama. More than $3.9 million in scholarships, bonds, cash and other awards will be awarded to America’s Junior Miss honorees this year in national, state and local programs. Epsilon Chi Tri Kappa, sponsor of the Walkerton Area program, has released the address to which best wishes, good luck messages and any other correspondence may be sent to our Junior Miss Aimee Christensen. Her address for February 5 through February 12 will be: Aimee Christensen, Contestant #3O Jr. Miss of Indiana, Inc. P.O. Box 442 Frankfort, Indiana 46041 Science Fair Books At The Walkerton Library Science Fair Day is February 16th. If you are looking for a good experiment to do try the library first. The Walkerton Library has a large collection of science experiments books for grades 1 through 8. The books cover a variety of subjects from sound to magnetism to batteries. During the weeks before the Science Fair this collection will be left out on a special table to help children locate the books. The supply is going fast, so hurry in and check out your Science Fair project. COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD WILL MEET FEBRUARY 6 The North Liberty Community Center Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 6, at the North Liberty Community Building.

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John Glenn Plans Freshman Orientation Night The Guidance Department of John Glenn High School is planning a special meeting for all eighth grade students from Urey Middle School and their parents at 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 13, in the high school auditorium. All eighth grade students that come with one or both parents of guardian(s) will be able to select their locker in freshman hallway on a first come, first choice basis. Doors will open one-half hour earlier for the locker selection. The swing choir will perform at 6:45 p.m. In the past, students have filled in course selection sheets and then have taken them home to talk to parents. In the new format the freshman counselor will explain the freshman requirements and electives and students will select their options with their parents help. Tech Prep opportunities and College Prep recommendations will be discussed. The parents will get a better understanding of the high school curriculum, the course selection possibilities, and how students begin a career plan. The program will acquaint students and parents with the high school administration, counselors and teachers. Some school policies, goals and opportunities will be explored. National Honor Society members will talk to small groups of students and take them on tours of the school. Students may hand their new schedules in on Monday night or take them home to discuss school and career plans with their parents and return tthem to Urey Middle School within a week. If there are questions please call Dan Snider, Guidance Director at John Glenn High School, phone 586-3195. If parents need more help to answer questions or plan their students schedule they can make an appointment at the high school on Tuesday, February 14, 1995 in the afternoon or evening until 6:00 p.m. Immunization Clinic Set For Walkerton And North Liberty The Saint Joseph County Health Department will be conducting Immunization Ginics in Walkerton and North Liberty in February. In Walkerton, the Clinic will be held at the United Methodist Church, 1000 Georgia Street, on Tuesday, February 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. In North Liberty, the Ginic will be held at the North Liberty Community Center, 300 S. Main Street, on Tuesday, Februuary 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and all previous shot records are needed for immunization. Now is the time to get immunizations for children entering kindergarten and the 6th grade this fall. Avoid the crowds and hassle this summer. For further information call 235-9783. NOTICE J & L Lawn & Garden will be closed February 10 to February 25 for vacation.