The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 June 1995 — Page 16

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 1, 1995

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Basketball and a runner up for Indiana's prestigious title of Mr. Basketball, spoke to the sixth grade class at North Liberty Elementary School recently. His words of encouragement for his audience consisted of the characteristics which have helped Michael to become the well-loved, respected and capable student and ballplayer that he is. Add a large dose of humbleness and a mountain of Faith and you’ll have a good description of his personal character. He shared with the classes the three standards by which he strives to live: 1. Always do your best, and be proud of it I 2. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. 3. Do what is right. He spoke nearly 45 minutes before taking questions from the students and then remained another 10-15 minutes to field their questions. He never referred to his own successes, in fact, the closest he came was in reference to the ‘bonding’ of he and his teammates and the ‘‘rather successful” year they just finished. Others in the room asked a few questions which encouraged him to elaborate on some of the pressures of his position both in and out of the classroom and on and off of the basketball court. Michael answered these questions with composure and thoughtfulness, while following his own three standards effortlessly. Michael was a wonderful inspiration to us all.

At this joyous time of congratulations, we offer our best wishes.

Business Women Award Second Scholarship - Jjjjl The Walkerton Business and Professional Women’s Cub awarded their second SSOO scholarship to Oregon-Davis senior, John Payne. The award was presented by Patty Kennedy during the Oregon-Davis commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 27. John is the son of Dean and Diana Payne. He plans on majoring in elementary education in his pursuit of a career as a teacher. Applicants were chosen on the basis of scholarship, financial need, character and community service. Members of the scholarship committee were Janet Bierly, Patty Kennedy and Barb Osowski, chairman. CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE READING PROGRAM AT ST. JOSEPH CO. LIBRARY To help promote the joy of reading, the St. Joseph County Public Library is planning ‘‘Choose Your Adventure”, a summer reading program for middle grade and junior high school students. The program is designed to reach out to as many young people as possible and help them make reading an enjoyable part of their lives. The program is structured very simply. For every 100 pages that a

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young person reads, he/she will have a chance to win an adventure. Hopefully the adventures will combine both fun and learning. The reader will fill out a “chance” which will be placed in a drawing to be done on August 12, 1995 at the special “For Children Only” booksale at the Main Library. The “Adventures” have been donated by local businesses in cooperation with the library. For example, the reader may enter the contest for a chance at a behind the scenes look at television production or spend time with a D.J. at WNDU, or win Silverhawks or Notre Dame Soccer tickets. The South Bend Tribune has donated the choice of attending a high school football game with reporter Curt Rallo or a Notre Dame football practice with Al Lesar and find out how they cover these events. It could even be a fun experience like a work-out session at a health spa or a beauty makeover at a local salon or an adventure at the Potawatomi Zoo. The “Choose Your Adventure” reading program will begin on June 5 and continue through August 5, 1995. Children can register for the program at all St. Joseph County Public Library branches and deposit for the program at all St. Joseph County Public Library branches and deposit sites as well as the Main Library Fiction Information desk on the second floor or

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the Children’s Services Area on the third floor. For more information please call 282-4614. REAL SERVICES NEWS NORTH LIBERTY Several children from the North Liberty Elementary School came to the site and had a talent show for us. All of them did a terrific job. Afterwards the Tri Kappa had cake and punch served to all. Everyone enjoyed this. Thanks to the people that arranged this for us to enjoy. June Bth we will have our “white elephant and goodie auction ”. We always have a good time and lots of fun with this. Come and join us. Call 656-3916 the day before to make a reservation.

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