The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 April 1996 — Page 9

Work Day At Potato Creek Park Set For April 20th On Saturday, April 20, at Potato Creek State Park, a “Work Day” has been set aside for those of us /ho would like to help prepare the park for our great-great grandchildren. Well here is your chance! A series of resource management work days have been set up to involve park visitors in restoring some of the Park’s natural areas to their pre-settlement conditions. The “Work Day” for April 20th is for invasive plant control. Helpers are to meet at the Nature Center. These alien plants are choking out some of our native ones. Join others in helping with the attack and fight back a few invasive exotics together. Bring gloves and wear long pants, sturdy shoes and long sleeves. All work days are not suitable for small children. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and bring gloves for all projects. If you plan on bringing a group, call ahead to make Arrangements. Also if you plan on spending the day, bring a sack lunch along. Other “Work Days’’ scheduled are on June 1; July 20; August 10 and October 19. Many other projects are in need of being done for groups wishing to assist with resource management. Please contact the Park Naturalists to discuss them. For further information contact the Park at 6568186. Naturalist Schedule At Potato Creek State Park The Naturalist activities for the upcoming weekend at Potato Creek State Park are as follows according to Tim Cordell and Mary Baird, naturalists. On Saturday, April 13 the program at 10 a.m. is entitled, “Bats and Bananas” which will be held at the Nature Center Auditorium and will last about 45 minutes. Come and hear the importance of bats to our lives. Then at 2 p.m. is the program “Farm Life” at the auditorium. Relive a little of rural life

of the 1930’s in the Potato Creek area as a look back will be taken. On Sunday, April 14 is the Spring Fling at 10 a.m. at the Porter-Rea Cemetery. Come along on this pleasant walk to enjoy the season and search for signs of spring. This will take about and hour and 45 minutes. Then at 2 p.m. is the return of the rattlesnake program at the auditorium. Come and hear about plans to restore the park and bring back some of its original inhabitants. Revival Service At The First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church of Walkerton will have Revival Services, April 14 through the 19th with Evangelist Darcel McCoy, of Michigan City, as the special speaker. The Sunday services will be at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and the evening service is set for 7:00 p.m. Darcel and Gale were married on June 18, 1977, and they have four children, Charmaine, Sharon, Darcel, Jr. (Butch) and Faith. They will also accompany him in the services. Darcel was born and reared in Gary, IN. As a teenager he was a typical “Juvenile delinquent.’’ Fortunately, in 1970, he managed to graduate from high school. After several years as a rock musician and singer, Darcel found himself facing the fact that he was wasting his life away. Realizing the pleasures of sin only last a little while, he began to seek for contentment that the world could not satisfy. As a result of reading the Bible and being witnessed to by earnest soul-winnners, he was saved in Los Angeles, in 1975. After returning to his hometown, -he was called to preach and began preaching in January of 1977. Eventually, he pastored a traditional “Missionary” Baptist Church in Gary. After several years there he left to start an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church in Gary. In 1988 he entered Fairhaven Baptist College where he graduated in the spring of 1994. The public is welcome and invited to the Revival Services at the church which is located at Clark and Maine Streets, in Walkerton. Rev. D. O. Van Dyne is the pastor.

Card of Thanks

We would like to thank the following people, businesses and organizations for your generous contributions toward the purchase of our new K-9 partner, “Storm.”

Thanks to Ray & Kenny’s Supervalu; Little Joe’s Pizzeria; M. J. Package Store; Welco Truskstop; P & H Machine; Hiler Foundry; Preferred Auto; Hamilton Garage; Buster Lindsley; Robert Lee Smith; Imogean Smith; American Legion Post 189; Doug & Sharon Baker; Earl & Deloris Haney; Chuck’s Barber Shop; Jeff & Sandy Zehner; Robert Stendahl; Walkerton Tool & Die; Harriett Klinedinst; Sandra Carlson; Burkhead Construction; J. L. Reed; American Legion Color Guard Post 189; American Roller Co.; Roger Huizenga; Jim Christie; Edgar Wiktorowski; The Snell Family; SAL Squadron 189; Tri Kappa; Chuck & Leah Cripe; Joseph Bagley and Ross Engineering. Also contributing were Kankakee Valley Auction; Jack’s Citgo; Walkerton Livestock Auction; Jim Eikelberg; GWH, Inc.; Bob Hockett; Holland Plumbing & Heating; Caroline Danielewski; Modern Door Corp.;Dirk & Kay Pletcher; Rich & Jeannette Geyer; United Telephone; Bill & Kari Albert; Bill Ashley; Kabelin True Value Hardware; Automotive Parts & Service; American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; Subway; Wendy Miller; Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department; Success Realty Inc.; Walkerton Elementary PTA; Premdor; Roger Holston; Rossborough Mfg. Inc.; Out Os Bounds, Inc.; Paula L. Klopfenstein; Mahoney’s Body Shop; Chief Carl Sobieralski and the Walkerton Dairy Queen. Thank you all for your tremendous support. Members Os The Walkerton Police Department I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Town of Walkerton for their donations towards the Foundation Fighting Blindness. My goal was to raise SIOO.OO for the local area, but this was surpassed by raising $245.00. Wow! Thank you so very much. These children also thank you. I would like to thank the following local businesses for their support: Kabelin Hardware, Copper Creations, Larry’s Quick Mart, J.D. Pub, M. J. Liquor Store, Just Sew, Out Os Bounds Sports Bar, Mr. Tee’s Family Restaurant, Subway, Chuck’s Barber Shop, Country Charm Crafts, Walkerton Auto Parts, Allen’s Carpet, Preferred Auto Parts and Moving Pictures. Thank you all again. Mary Clark SAL Children & Youth Chairman Thank you for the many acts of kindess shown to our family and close friends during the loss of our

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Mom, Grandma and GreatGrandma and friend, Enid Seider for the prayers, hugs, food, flowers, cards and calls. They meant so very much to us. Also thanks to the Koontz Lake Missionary Church, Ladies, Pastors Rob, Larry and Lloyd for the prayers and support and to Karen Johnson, friend and organizer. Thanks also to the Koontz Lake First Responders and the Starke County EMT’s for trying to do their job and dealing with family. Thank you to all of mom’s friends who touched base with her when they could, she loved it! Tom & Lois Grant Joe & Shannon Preston Fran McCammon Tim, Juliem Marianna & Marc Dixon Charles & Gayle Stark Brett & Pam Miller Eric, Dan & Adrianne Preston Pam, Jacqueline, Josh Joe, Jay Mason Pete McCammon Paula Smith IN LOVING MEMORY A memorial tribute to Carolyn Swanson who we lost two years ago. We treasure the memories we have of you. Your influence on our lives will never pass away. We thank God for the years we had to spend with you. Husband & Family Os Carolyn Swanson REAL SERVICES MENU APRIL 15-19 MONDAY Apple juice Smoked sausage Mashed potatoes Sauerkraut Rye bread with margarine Angel food cake Milk, tea, coffee 34 fat/82 cholesterol/838 calories TUESDAY Apricot nectar Taco seasoned ground chicken over baked potato with cheese sauce and diced tomatoes Tortilla chips Cottage cheese with pineapple rings Milk, tea, coffee 17 fat/64 cholesterol/805 calories WEDNESDAY Grape juice Beef Stroganoff over rice Carrot and raisin salad Whole wheat bread with margarine Fresh red apple Milk, tea, coffee 19 fat/70 cholesterol/746 calories THURSDAY Tomato juice Meat loaf with gravy Scalloped potatoes Pickled beets Potato dinner roll with margarine 5 cup fruit salad Milk, tea, coffee 21 fat/82 cholesterol/655 calories

FRIDAY Pineapple juice Cheesy broccoli soup with saltines Ham and cheese on bun with mayo Tomato wedges with bacon bits and ranch dressing Fresh banana Milk, tea, coffee 26 fat/90 cholcsterol/825 calories REAL SERVICES NEWS FROM WALKERTON On Monday of last week the seniors gathered at the Walkerton Youth Building with Harold and Hazel Schweder welcoming everyone. Hazel entertained with some kid jokes and an enjoyable day was had by all. On Tuesday Marge Tracy read us a piece from the paper while Kay Hampe gave the table prayer prior to the meal. On Wednesday our site director, Betty Clapper, had a meeting to attend in Plymouth and Kay Hampe gave the table prayer before lunch was served. On Thursday we enjoyed visiting amongst ourselves with Laura Minter giving the table prayer. Friday is our sing-a-long day with Verice Walz at the piano and due to an illness in the family Virginia was unable to be the lead singing, so we all sang together. On April 12th we will be entertained by Maxine Worthington and friends, so be sure and make your reservation. REAL SERVICES NEWS FROM NORTH LIBERTY The North Liberty REAL Services site will be celebrating their 20th anniversary, on Monday, April 15. It is hoped that many of the seniors will come out and help us celebrate this special day. Since many are returning home after being gone for the winter months it will be a good time for all to gather and celebrate. Call and make a reservation to eat with us. CARD CLUB NEWS The euchre games held on April 2 at the Walkerton Youth Building, following the REAL Services meal had the following winners. Taking first place was Thelma Dill with 63; Marilyn Stull, second with 54; Norma Brems, third with 51 and Doris DePoy, fourth with 50. Imogene McKesson took first place in the pinochle games on April 4th with 378 followed by Helen Verkier at second with 376; Morris Searfoss, 353 for third and Liz Moreau with 349 in fourth place.

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