The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 May 1995 — Page 7

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First graders in Mrs. Ann CambH pin’s class at North Liberty ElemHentary School have had the enMriching experience of writing to -penpals in Tongola, Australia. Mrs. Downey’s first-second grade ■classroom from “down under” called us their “penfriends.” We hope to receive a response a second Htime before school adjourns, but i^just in case we don’t, we’ve inHcluded our home addresses to keep ■the lines of communication open. i Tongola’s fall semester began ■approximately three months ago, Hand they are approaching an AustHralian winter. It’s fascinating for ■ the North Liberty Elementary ■youngsters to realize the difference ■in the seasons of the two countries; ■to study the different animals ■native to that continent; and to ■ acknowledge that their penpals are ■ awake when they are asleep! H F rom left to right are four of the Htwenty classmates taking part in ■the exchange: Matthew Stichter, H Katrina Sheneman, James Kemble Hand Alyssa Davis. The two teachers would like to H share a “cuppa” together one day. H Hopefully, they too, can remain ■ penfriends for a long time to come. R.E.A.L. SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON On Monday Harold and Hazel H Schweder took care of the books ■ and short stories. On Tuesday we had lots of fun ■ with our white elephant and bake ■ sale that lasted until 12:30. Hazel ■ Schweder did the auctioning while ■ Harold took care of the bookkeep- ■ ing. Elinore Leming gave prayer. Wednesday, Sam Madonna and ■ Florence Seekings were with us ■ playing their guitars and singing. Thursday, entertaining us was I Maxine Worthington, Vi Wolff and ■ their gang. Millie Daniels lead us ■in singing. Dorothy Sayler and || Maxine Worthington stayed longer ■ and played the piano. Elinore I Leming led us in prayer before the H meal. On Friday we had our regular ■ sing-a-long with Evelyn Youmans ■ at the piano and Virginia Anhold ■ leading the singing. Millie Dan- ■ iels sang a special song called, I “Mother.” We had prayer before I the meal and then presented each I mother with a carnation. Come and join us. We have I jokes on Monday, euchre on Tues- | day after lunch, pinochle on ThursI day and our regular sing-a-long on I Friday. Just call Betty Clapper at |l E-Z STUMP I REMOVAL I REASONABLE RATES Bill Ellinger ■ 586-2167 Walkerton FULLY INSURED

586-7600 the day before to make your reservations. Dates to remember are May 24th, Florence Seekings and Sam Madonna will be here. Also May 31st, Vi Wolff and Maxine Worthington will be here to entertain us. LARGE MUSHROOM FOUND Janice Laßere, of Walkerton, has found a 9 3/4 inch tall, BVi inch diameter yellow mushroom on Sunday. Os course, the location of the find is a secret, but Janice had the pleasure of showing it to all her friends and fellow mushroom hunters.

Used Oil Collection Day Open To Everyone In The Community Whether You’re A Fair Oil Customer Or Not SER Oil Service Will Dispose Os Your Oil In An Environmentally Safe Manner Bring In Your Used: Motor Oil • Hydraulic Oil • Gear Oil • Transmission Oil Saturday, May 20 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Bring Your Used Oil To: Fair Oil Co., Inc. Lafayette Street 1 tJw J North Liberty, Indiana 46554 Fair Oil Co. (219) 656-8121 SER Oil (219) 258-0507

AREA STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM IVY TECH Ivy Tech State College awarded diplomas to 376 Associate of Science Degree, Associate Degree and Technical Certificate graduates during the college’s commencement exercises May 12 at O’Laughlin Auditorium, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. Stephen Grill, director of Ivy Tech at Warsaw, delivered the commencement address, “Life For The Long View”. He encouraged graduates to continue learning throughout their lives, to focus on improving the quality of their living and to make sure that love is a part of their futures. Graduates receiving associate in applied science degrees include: Michelle R. Davis, Hamlet, Medical Assistant with highest honors. Cynthia Diane Wright, North Liberty, Accounting Technology with high honors; John C. Nunley, North Liberty, Computer Information Systems; and Mark D. Allen, Walkerton, Automated Manufacturing Technology. CENTURY 21 SAVOIE & ASSOCIATES

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Graduates receiving the Associate of Science in Nursing degree include: Brandy L. Napier, Walkerton; Donna N. Napier, Walkerton; and Stacy R. Rice, Walkerton. Graduates receiving the Technical Certificate are: Cynthia Diane Wright, North Liberty, Business Administration; Justine Marie Shetler, North Liberty, Practical Nursing, honors; Donna Marie Hardesty, Walkerton, Practical Nursing; Diane M. McMahan, Walkerton, Practical Nursing; Angella Mary Spence, Walkerton, Practical Nursing; and Vicki J. Weeks, Walkerton, Practical Nursing.

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EARNS SCHOLARSHIP AT MANCHESTER COLLEGE During the second annual Honors Convocation, Manchester College recognized outstanding students for their academic achievements and other accomplishments. Among the students who were recognized as recipients of a scholarship for the 1995-96 academic year was: Jenna Oke, daughter of Festus and Connie Oke, 312 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton. Oke is the recipient of the C. Milton and Elizabeth Newcome Mertz Scholarship, which is presented to a deserving art major.

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