The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 April 1996 — Page 8

INDEPENDENT NEWS — APRIL 11, 1996

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David P. Matz and Renee S. Fisher were united in marriage on Saturday, March 16, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, North Liberty. Bert Pauluhn, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. Parents of the bride are Tom and Juanita Fisher and the parents of the groom are Phillip and Vickie Matz. Jill Jones was the maid of honor and bridesmaids were Roxanne Fisher, Rhonda Shortt and Rachelle Decker, all sisters of the bride along with Lisa Matz, sister of the groom.

JG SADD Club Sponsors Wanzer Tues., April 16 Kevin Wanzer, of Indianapolis, will address John Glenn High School students, on Tuesday, April 16, during a program sponsored by the JG S.A.D.D. Club. Saying no to drugs is not a laughing matter. But Kevin thinks that it is . . . in his own unique way. Kevin has made a lasting impact on young people with a presentation unlike

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Madison Fisher, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. Serving as best man was Wade Snodgrass and groomsmen were Darrin Fisher, brother of the bride; Randy Smith, Kenneth Shortt and Dan Erdelyi. Ring bearer was Kyle Decker, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Mathew Uceny and Andrew Scholl, cousins of the groom. The bride is employed by Fair Oil Company, North Liberty and the groom is employed at Midland Engineering, South Bend. They are residing in North Liberty.

H ' By H ■ SB:’ any you have ever seen or heard and the S.A.D.D. Club is proud to welcome

him to JGHS. Kevin will be speaking to the students about decision making and drugs. In most schools, that type of presentation would not be too popular with the student body. However, when Kevin talks, students listen. Why? Through the magical vehicle of laughter, Kevin has adapted and developed a presentation in which students of all ages can relate. “Kids using drugs is not a laughing matter,” claims the 27 year old humorist and motivator. “The bottom line is you have to understand how young people feel. I simply discuss basic drug education, prevention skills and self-esteem, in an upbeat, positive and entertaining way.” Kevin’s age, energy and charisma have a lot to do with the fact that he is one of the most effective speakers for young people today. For over 10 years Kevin has presented to over 1 million young people, educators and parents in the U.S., Canada, Europe and was one of the first motivational speakers to reach students and adults in China. He has been recognized by the White House, along with a variety of national drug-free and educational organizations, for his public service. He has also worked with the NFL, the NBA and Major League Baseball in conjunction with their drug-free efforts. An honors graduate of Butler University, in Indianapolis, Kevin received a bachelors of science degree in radio and television and has spent time serving on the staff of The David Letterman Show. SCOUTS ENJOY BOWL-A-RAMA The North Liberty Cub Scout Pack 241 held their

annual Bowl-A-Rama, at Liberty Lanes, in North Liberty, on Saturday, March 9th. The Bowl-A-Rama is a fund raiser and a fun time for the Scouts. Boys take pledges on the number of pins they bowl in three games. Cub Scouts attended along with their parents. Following the bowling the young men and parents enjoyed pizza. Reeve Suggests Otter Sponsorship Program To WES WWW JL - I I I i ' Z A . The students of Walkerton Elementary School will be participating in the river otter reintroduction program to be held the week of April 15. The involvement of the students is due to the suggestion by Jared Reeve, a third grader at WES who encouraged the sponsorship of the program. The students will be attempting to sponsor a river otter by contributing SSOO in donations the week of April 15. Kathy Quirnbach, from the Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife, will be presenting a program to educate the students during the assembly at the school, on Thursday, April 11th. Students will learn that river otters used to be a common sight in Indiana. Unregulated fur trapping, wetland drainage and water pollution lead to its disappearance from Indiana by 1942. The river otter reintroduction program plans to bring 325 river otters into Indiana through 1999. Locally, river otters have already been released in the Tippecanoe River basin and there are plans to soon release some in the St. Joseph River basin. The total cost for one otter and its upkeep is $5.00. The community is invited to contribute toward this project by contacting any WES student or by contacting Dixie Kunze at WES. WRESTLING RESULTS The Falcon Freestyle Wrestling team members went to the Screaming Eagles Open, held at Adams High School, on Saturday, April 6. Those

attending were Eric Reese, Jimmy Aldrich, Josh Menefee, Matt Bogard, Sam Menefee, Jeremiah Menefee, Brandon Adkins, Chris Adkins, Andy Stevens, John Stevens, Andy King, Lucas Garret, Jeremiah Rizek, Josh Rizek, Jeff Aldrich, Henry Lowry, Jason Lowry, William Borror, Nick Laßere, Kyle Laßere, Derek Daube, Joey Curtis, Ricky Curtis, James Salyer, David Duncan, Cory Miller, Josey Blosser and Andy Bogard. Placing at the meet were Jimmy Aldrich, fourth; Jeremiah Menefee, fifth; Brandon Adkins, second; Chris Adkins, third; John Stevens, first; Andy King, first; Lucas Garret, second; Jeremiah Rizek, second; Josh Risek, fifth; Jeff Aldrich, fourth; Jason Lowry, third; William Borror, fourth; Nick Laßere, first; Kyle Laßere, second; Derek Daube, fourth; Joe Curtis, third; Rick Curtis, second; David Duncan, second; Andy Bogard, fifth; Andy Stevens, first and Henry Lowry, fifth. The next tournament for the Freestyle Wrestlers will be on Saturday, April 13, at Lowell.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

The scene at the North Liberty Eastlawn Cemetery on April 6th was very distrubing to me and many others. “Memorial Park” looked deserted since all the hanging baskets with new flowers, vases filled with flowers, except for one with yellow flowers, were all removed. A rosary wrapped around the nook was also dumped over the hill along with smashed plastic baskets of beautiful flowers destroyed. American flags were on the ground, no respect for the flag was shown. I questioned the removal of the hanging baskets on my husband’s grave and was told (quote) “We can’t tell new flowers from old.” So everything had to go! In the future the Cemetery Board should show respect for the deceased graves. We were denied our constitutional rights to decorate our loved ones graves, this should not ever happen again. Cleanup time is set for the month of March. Very Upset FOR RENT Banquet Hall For WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS LARGE A SMALL PARTIES We Can Accomodate Large Groups PLENTY OF PARKING VFW Post 1954 656-4684 North liberty