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e 1995 Little Miss & Mr. Pumpkin )f^ ' :fc Fl I ' ' '1 A A L ’ ■RBk v'J IM 4* flr jMk F >■< FA a 7 . k & j y jaK^nai t _|t IF <r^MEk € '' flHt .'* Mt \»k r ' y T Hfl! JlilP •m w~ 7® k MaBE JMamlMWrlw^y^ a v^fiiUMr HnHatfi 1* ML x£l ,X K'' Cq 3 ^ - ''" -i * SO ,f■^^■■||^^^^■|^K "JI JL. 'l3 K^ff « W W w 4 -.-- . uU t J si « ■- a , ■' \.-~~^.. S'W . just - .-pBMaaHMBaMMaaaHHHBaBHMMan®®H^ Ji Pictured are the Little Miss & Mr. Pumpkin contestants n who placed in the recently held contest during the Walkerry ton Pumpkin Festival, from left to right, Jonathan Dolf, o’second runner-up; Craig Fitzgerald, first runner-up; Ann drew Alexander, Mr. Pumpkin for 1995; Brandie Ecker, r Little Miss Pumpkin for 1995; Kristen Gustafson, first a runner-up and Allison Hesters, second runner-up. ’ Congratulations to all the participants.

if The annual Little Miss and Mr. e impkin Contest took place this ^jsar in downtown Walkerton durb g the pumpkin Festival. There >ere 14 contestants ranging in ;, jes from three to five years old.

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This years winners were crowned by Deseray Back, the very first Little Miss Pumpkin. A special thanks goes to Mr. Mahlon Jacob and to Marsha’s Flowers for their participation.

The winners of the 1995 Little Miss & Mr. Pumpkin were Brandie Ecker and Andrew Alexander. First runner-up were Kristen Gustafson and Craig Fitzgerald and second runner-up were Allison Hesters and Jonathan Dolf. The Little Miss Pumpkin, Brandie Ecker is the daughter of Dan and Debbie Ecker, of Walkerton and the Mr. Pumpkin, Andrew Alexander is the son of Tom and Carolyn Alexander, of Walkerton.

VOICE OF THE; PEOPLE

“Teachers Contract” Since May, the teachers have been negotiating a contract for the 1995-96 school year. Presently, a mediator is working with the bargaining teams of both the teachers and the school board. There has been very little progress in these discussions. We, as members of this community, should be concerned with these talks. The future of our children is greatly influenced by our teachers. Not only do the students view our educators as experts in their areas of concentration but as individuals who encourage good decision-making, compassion for others, and dedication/commitment to achieving aspirations. The state has alloted the John Glenn School Corporation enough money to give our teachers approximately a 5% increase in salary. The school corporation has decided to only allow 1.5% increase. Why? Is it fair to keep the teachers from having equal spending strength as the previous year? With inflation at 3.1% and only 1.5% increase in salary, our teachers will be losing much ground. Why is it fair to keep the teachers from obtaining what the state has deemed fair? Are the local officials implying the teachers are not worthy? A Concerned Educator, Parent and Taxpayer

OBITUARIES

MARY L. PICKAVET Mary Louise Pickavet, 86, of Regency Place, South Bend, passed away at 3:20 p.m., on Tuesday, October 17, in the nursing home. She was born on May 8, 1909, in Belgium and lived in South Bend most of her life. As Mary L. Coddens she married Cyril Camiel Pickavet, on August 28, 1927, in South Bend, who preceded her in death on June 12, 1971. She ritired in 1971 from the University of Notre Dame Hammes Bookstore. Surviving are three grandchildren, Walter C. Jr,, of Osceola, Lynn Hellinga, of LaPorte and Doris Ann Fuentes, of Walkerton FOR RENT Banquet Hall For WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS LARGE & SMALL PARTIES We Can Accomodate Large Groups PLENTY OF PARKING VFW Post 1954 656-4684 North Liberty Tor rent NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER AIR CONDITIONED Renting For All Occasions 300 S. Main Street Phone 656-4134 11593

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and six great-grandchildren. A son, Walter C., preceded her in death in 1989. Graveside services and burial were held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. The Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka, was in charge of the arrangements. JOSEPH H. DUBOIS Memorial services for Joseph Hodge Dußois, 76, of Riley Road, North Liberty, were held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, at the Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville. Mr. Dußois passed away on October 4, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Memorial contributions

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