The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 June 1995 — Page 8

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JUNE 29, 1995

JOHN PAYNE SIGNS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT BETHEL COLLEGE RUKr jt^L

John Payne, a 6’4” senior from Oregon-Davis High School, has announced his decision to play basketball at Bethel College next year. Payne averaged 16 points per game and 10 rebounds for the Bobcats who were the Bi-County champions. He was a four sport

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varsity letter winner and his team’s most valuable player while receiving all Bi-County and all Sectional honors. In the South Bend Tribune’s year end statistics, John was in the top ten in every category and was number one in blocked shots per game.

Payne also excels in academics and was salutatorian of his senior class. “John will continue to improve and his best years of basketball are still ahead of him,’’ states Bethel coach Mike Lightfoot. “He is an outstanding person and student. We are happy to have John in our program.” Although heavily recruited out of state, Payne chose Bethel College. “Bethel has an outsanding tradition, and I feel I would like to stay closer to home and family and attend a solid Christian School,” stated Payne. John Payne signs letter of intent to play basketball at Bethel College as parents Dean and Dianna Payne look on. Standing in back row are, left to right: Rex Miller, athletic director; Mike Lightfoot, Bethel coach; Kevin Ecenbarger, varsity basketball coach; and Sam Cullison, principal of Oregon-Davis High School. Walkerton Jr. Firemen Stampede The Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Walkerton Jr. Fireman Stampede to be held Sunday, Juley 2, at 12:00 noon in Place Park. There will be three age groups, 5-7; 8-10 and 11-12. There will be four events for four member teams. Each event will be timed, best overall time wins. First, second and third places will be awarded. The events will be judged by firemen. Teams must fill out entry forms and return to Perry McMichael, 1424 Ohio St., Walkerton, 46574 by June 28, 1995. This Week At The Walkerton Public Library It might be hot outside, but if you come to the Library you can see snow. At least you can see the snow and cold in the movie, “Scamper The Penguin”. Scamper is a young penguin who loves trouble. It starts from the minute he hatches and continues. He and his friend Snowflake are captured by trappers and help prisoner aboard a ship headed towards a big city zoo. Scamper The Penguin will be shown at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30th and is 85 minutes long. Everyone is welcome but children under age six should come with an adult. Festival Lists Dress-A-Doll Contest Rules The annual Potato Creek Festival Doll contest is here again! Stop by the North Libertry Branch Library to select a doll to dress. Categories include: bridal, patriotic, Potato Creek Days, storybook and general. Dolls must be returned by August 1. Prizes to be awarded in all categories. Winning dolls will be auctioned during the Festival. All other dolls to be donated to “Toys For Tots”. Call the Library at 656-3664 for more information. FOR RENT NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER AIR CONDITIONED Renting For All Occasions 300 S. Main Street Phone 656-4134 11593

Local Resident To Celebrate 100th Birthday Myrtle Mae Eddinger, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, will celebrate her 100th birthday July 5. She was married to Raymond B. Eddinger, who preceded her in death December 25, 1976. Both were residents of Cogan Station, Pennsylvania, until Myrtle moved to Indiana in 1983, where she made her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Evelyn Eddinger, 808 Virginia Street. Joining Myrtle in celebration are her daughter, Dorothy and Gair Delker, of Montoursville, Pennsylvania; Gyde and Alice Eddinger, Allenwood, Pennsylvania; Harold and Evelyn Eddinger, of Walkerton. Myrtle has 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two

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great-great-grandchildren. She is a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The family extends an invitation to an Open House at Miller’s Merry Manor on July 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to help her celebrate her special day. Please, no gifts. Happy birthday Myrtle. To Celebrate 50th Anniversary I With Open House Bert and Mildred Morris, 411 W. Maple Ave., North Liberty, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday, July 9, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the North Liberty Church ol Christ. They have two sons, Richara Morris, of Milwaukee, and Brian Morris, of Walkerton, who will host the open house. The Morrises have lived in North Liberty all their lives. Bert retired from Fair Oil Co. as a semi-driver, mJ Mildred worked for Wilcox supermarkets, and is now retired also. All friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. CLERK-TREASURER’S OFFICE TO CLOSE TUESDAY, JULY 4 The Walkerton clerk-treasurer’s office will be closed on July 4,1995. Have a nice holiday!