The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 25, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 November 1995 — Page 4

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- INDEPENDENT NEWS — NOVEMBER 2, 1995

B^.ol A w- I ^^ ■ , <^b ftHA * gi rK* . f* ,<f/ feg|^MW?W , * ■ ^W. —- •*-■ ^jS jKN&fhi^ MM ■ First runner-up, Scholastic and Creative and Performing Arts winner was Jacinda Pairitz, pictured with her parents, Jon and Tammy Pairitz, of Walkerton. BACK STAGE: 1 $ - •'* 'Wf *' " ?^w ■ • W ./fli ML - z 'l^ wk L; Lg ß *"^^ B BEWb^ Getting ready for the long evening of the Walkerton Junior Miss program are Stephanie Reinhold and Julie Holtz, second runner-up and the Fitness winner. The young ladies were preparing the final touches on their make up and hair before performing before a full house. WM ** "W™® ' w d From left to right are Tish Jacobson, Rachel Lichtenbarger, Season Hendricks, the new Junior Miss and Sarah Martin relaxing prior to the Walkerton Junior Miss program held at the John Glenn High School auditorium, on Saturday, October 28. — photos courtesy of the Jr. Miss Committee

VOICE OF THE; PEOPLE

RESIGNS Effective this 30th day of October, 1995, I hereby tender my resignation to the Town of North Liberty Utilities. It is not in my best interest to work for a Council who’s views involve a

management firm, that in my professional opinion is a very poor decision economically to the taxpayers of this community. I have worked for the Town of North Liberty Utilities for 13 years and at a lower pay than what I could have earned in many other towns. This was something I was willing to sacrafice, because I enjoyed

working for the people of the community and felt I have been most efficient in doing so. Apparently, the Council has no regards to public relations anymore. Therefore, it is time to finally take a better paying job and to work for an employer that appreciates a dedicated worker. Jerry L. Gouker Dear Parents of John Glenn High School Students: The John Glenn High School teachers and administrators are again personally inviting all parents to attend this year’s edition of our Parent-Teacher Conferences. The date set aside for the conferences is hursday, Nov. 2, from 12 oon to 5 p.m. and 5:45 to P.M. We feel it is very important for you to have the opportunity to come in and discuss your children with our teachers in order to support and encourage their academic progress. Your young people need to sec that you really care about their development socially, emotionally and intellectually. At these conferences, parents can find out what problems in learning may exist and be advised as to what steps to take to work cooperatively with the school for the betterment of the student. When the school and the home work together, positive expectations may be achieved. Unfortunately, so many times the parents that teachers need to talk to do not come in to the school. We can always count on the “good students” parents to show up. While we are very pleased that the “good students” parents show up, we want and need to talk to the parents of “struggling students.” We want to strongly encourage all parents to come to the conferences. You are important to the growth and development and success of these young people. Mike Shuler Principal REAL SERVICES NEWS Senior citizens gathered all week long at the Walkerton site of REAL Services. On Monday of last week Harold Schweder, our number 1 welcoming committee, took charge of the book work prior to the meal. His wife, Hazel, told stories and jokes to entertain us and she did an excellent job as usual. ‘Tuesday we were entertained by Helen Verkier who told a short story about a fire chief. Prior to the meal we all repeated the Lord’s prayer. Wednesday was Morris Searfoss’ day to take care of the paperwork and made

v v « /■bW > In a matter of speaking Kelly Tingle, left, is going over the game plan for the Junior Miss program with Emcee Dick Fansler as Rebecca Mashon returns to the dressing room prior to the opening of the program. SPARKLETTES PERFORM DURING THE SUMMER • A ft i inns » ' JUL x * Seated in the front row, from right to left are Jordan Lynch and Katie Gustafson. Second row, kneeling, right to left are Jessica Bieolowski, Teresa Nichols and Charly Porter. Third row, standing, right to left are Stephanie Hawkins, Desiree Back, Brittany Adkins and Nichol Rodriguez. Back row, right to left are Jessica Pawell, Normandy Gaines and Cheryl Cripe.

There is a great talent here in the small town of Walkerton . . . their name is “The Sparklettes!” This is a group of local talents whose ages range from four years to 12 years old. They participated in several local area parades this past summer and brought home some great awards. The Sparklettes placed second in the Walkerton Kiddies Day Parade; first place trophy at the Bremen sure everyone was checked in properly. Florence Seekings and Sam Madonna were here to entertain us with their music and songs. The two visitors from Kingsford Heights were welcomed back. On Thursday we all enjoyed visiting with each other. Friday was spent singing with Verice Walz at the piano and Virginia Anhold leading us in singing. Verl Haag brought in a large pumpkin to give a prize to the one or two that guessed the closest weight of the

Firemen’s Festival and completed the year with a second place trophy at the Blueberry Festival, in Plymouth. It was a very hot summer but the girls did a fantastic job! The girls are now starting their new season with practices at the First Presbyterian Church, Georgia St., Walkerton, on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. If you are interested in joining contact Juel Back at 586-3999. pumpkin and the winners were Doris DePoy and Elsie Dorsett. Mr. Haag also presented them with a gallon of cider. Dates to remember include Nov. 9 when Maxine Worthington and friends will be here to entertain. Nov. 16 will be the day for our Nov. and Dec. birthday party with Florence and Verl to entertain. Also free flu shots will be given, so bring your Medicare card along. Nov. 22 Florence Seekings and Sam Madonna will entertain