The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 June 1996 — Page 9

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Charles Martin To Attend Boys State Charles Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Martin, of Walkerton, has been chosen to represent John Glenn High School and the American Legion Post 365, North Liberty, as the Delegate for the 1996 Hoosier Boys State program. The 59th session of Boys State will be held at Indiana State University, in Terre Haute, from June 15-22. This American Legion sponsored program is a week-long workshop dealing with Indiana state government and politics. The students will have the opportunity to learn about the state political system and participate in actual situations such as running as candidates for local, county and state offices. In addition to political and governmental exercises the workshop will feature a special school instruction in the fields of law, speech, the Indiana General Assembly, broadcasting and law enforcement, as well as daily sports activities. Charles is currently a junior at JGHS and he is president of the Spanish Club, vice president of the National Honor Society, a member of H.O.P.E. team leaders and a three year member of the athletic decathlon team. Charles would like to attend Notre Dame or Purdue and major in biological sciences. Sarah Cole Attends HOBY Seminar Sarah Cole, daughter of Ms. Judy Cole and David Cole, of Walkerton, was selected as John Glenn High School’s candidate for the Hugh O’Brien Youth

(HOBY) Leadership seminar. The seminar was held May 31 to June 2, at Butler University, Indianapolis. Sarah is a sophomore at JGHS and was chosen for her leadership qualities. Sarah is the new Falcon Pride Drum Major and is also a participant in H.O.P.E. Peer Helpers, cheerleading, French club and track. MY THOUGHTS ON THE HOBY CONFERENCE By Sarah Cole When I was first asked about my exciting week-end that I recently spent at Butler University attending the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation (HOBY) Leadership Conference, a rush of enthusiastic responses immediately overtook my mind. You will have to excuse the following article due to the fact that I have just returned from the most fascinating and educational week-end I have had the opportunity to experience. Upon arrival at the HOBY conference, I was slightly concerned when I glanced up and saw a small herd of high school kids running toward me. Once they were within earshot, my fear heightened. They were all cheering, laughing and dancing around as though possessed by an inner force! It finally occurred to me that they were simply displaying their feelings about the week-end. After the first hour of the seminar, I too had been swept up in the HOBY spirit! Basically, our week-end was comprised of multiple panel discussions with prominent leaders of society. The guest speakers volunteered their precious time to come in and share some of their experiences and outlooks on the designated topics. After each speaker embarked on a brief journey through the different aspects of their career and how leadership pertained to it, there was a question and answer session. Several other leadership producing activities were conducted throughout the week-end. Now that I am back home, the “HOBY high” is beginning to wear off, however, the effects of this amazing conference will linger on for a lifetime. I was honored to be able to experience first hand just how educational, and at the same time, fun, this weekend could be! The strength and enthusiasm I felt at HOBY cannot easily be put into words. If I could pass on just one bit of advice to the incoming sophomores, it would be to do all that you can to attend HOBY to represent your school. It is a tremendous experience that will change your life!

Overall, it was a fabulous week-end! I learned a lot on how to become a better, more effective leader, and I am eagerly anticipating going to next year’s conference as a junior counselor. Clark & Relos Named Women Os The Year The Walkerton Business and Professional Women’s Dining Club named Iva Clark and Linda Relos as “Women of the Year” during the May meeting held at the Evening Star Rebekah Lodge. Jean Cole made the announcement and presented the ladies with corsages and plaques. Also Vada Stull was named as Honorary Woman of the Year. Because of the illness of Mrs. Stull, her sister, Iva Clark, accepted the award for her. Officers for the 1996-97 club season were installed by Sue Shields and Iva Clark and they are Barb Osowski, president; Kathy Ganger, vice president; Dona Platz, secretary; Linda Relos, treasurer and Carol Harper, press correspondent. The officers were presented with baskets of flowers. The May birthdays were honored including Angela Gardner, Carol Harper, Verda Karn, Barb Osowski, Carolyn Kelly and Myrl Dixon with the prize going to Mrs. Karn. The only game played for the evening was won by Rena Harrel and she received a potted geranium. Door prizes of geraniums went to Angela Gardner, Jean Cole, Shirley Ferency, Carol Harper, Nedra Williams, Marie Anderson and Jan Davison. The ways and means committee raffled off a decorative clock with Marilyn Roush the lucky winner. Guests for the evening were Alice Huhnke and Thelma Peddycord. This was the last meeting of the club year with meetings to resume in September. PUPPET SHOW FRL, JUNE 14 IN N. LIBERTY A puppet show entitled, “Into The Magical Forest,” will be presented to the youngsters on Friday, June 14, at 3:00 p.m., at the North Liberty Library. This program is appropriate for all-age groups. Please call the library at 656-3664 for more details. MOVING If you have recently moved or your address has changed in any way, please notify our subscription department as soon as possible.

JUNE 13, 1996 — INDEPENDENT NEWS

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Eighth graders, Tina Santiago, on the right and Rachel Anderson, on the left, made a rotund pink pig pinata complete with

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Jenell Richwalski, left and Cindy Shei opted to create a more traditional During the last weeks before Summer vacation at Oregon-Davis Jr./Sr. High several of the students of the Spanish I class participated in making pinatas. Pinatas are enjoyed by many Latin Americans, especially Mexicans. On celebratory occasions, pinatas are filled with candy, suspended from a rope and blindfolded children take turns trying to break the pinata with a large stick. After it is broken, everyone scrambles for the candy! H HH SSH uSSr - Beth Musselman was of great assistance in showing the class how to make the tissue paper curls which cover the pinatas and give them that “fluffy” look. These freshmen girls donated their pinata to the last hour Spanish class at Oregon-Davis who then enjoyed breaking it to

floppy ears and a protruding snout! Tina claims that this pinata will end up hanging in her room at home.

design pinata which included cone shaped star points with tassels. celebrate the final week of school! *•* Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared. ♦♦♦ Most Americans know “Hail To The Chief” is played for the President, but few realize “Hail Columbia” is to be played for the Vice President and “Honors March” for the speaker of the House. [Fly Old Glory on FLAG DAY ★ JUN Eolith ★ " Happy Ads Only $3 Fresh POTATO DONUTS Fried In Canola Oil Sat., June 15 8-10:30 a.m. North Liberty Masonic Lodge

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