The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 July 1996 — Page 5

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STREET MACHINE NA TIONALS JULY 20 and 21 The eighth annual Summer Street Machine Nationals presented by Ford Trucks is returning to the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, July 20 and 21, with an added feature. Ford Trucks has given the Summer Street Machine Nationals an opportunity to bring in two 1997 Ford F-150 trucks for spectators to test drive on the grounds. While the events are open to all makes and models of vehicles, there has been tremendous growth in the visibility of Ford products since Ford first sponsored the series. In 1995 there was approximately 37 percent of the vehicles entered at the nationals that were Fords. Other features that draw over 28,000 people to the fairgrounds for the Nationals are: SHOW US YOUR SHlNE—Hundreds of street machines and 2-wheel drive street trucks will converge from all across the country in hopes of winning an award in one of the peer judged Show-N-Shine categories. Come out and see the multitude of vivaciously vibrant paint jobs, perky personalized license plates and fabulously finished frames. BURN-OUT COMPETlTlON—Contestants who create the most smoke and have the loudest engine become a crowd favorite. The Burn-Out competition has become one of the most popular attractions at the Nationals. On Saturday and Sunday contestants take their position in the burn-out area in front of the grandstands and get 20 seconds to make the crowd go crazy by burning rubber. Rating points are based on crowd response and vehicle readings using a decibel meter to measure the sound level. Prizes awarded both days. PERFORMANCE MARKETPLACE—Over 30 exhibits will make their way to the fairgrounds to be a part of this weekend extravaganza. Shop the marketplace for the latest in aftermarket parts and accessories and the chance to ask questions directly to the manufacturer. Tickets in advance are available at $6 for adults and $3 for children 6-12 years old. Children under 6 are admitted free of charge. The day of the show prices are $8 and $6. The Nationals will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. WORLD WAR I FL Y-IN A T USAF MUSEUM JUL Y 20 & 21 Nieuports, Fokkers, SE-5As, a Bristol Fighter, Thomas Morse Scout, Sopwith “Pup” and many more World War I authentic and reproduction aircraft will take to the skies during the Great War Aeroplane Association’s World War I Fly-In. The “Dawn Patrol Rendezvous” will be held at the United States Air Force Museum, near Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. The Fly-In, hosted by the Museum and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is a complement to Dayton’s annual U.S. Air and Trade Show scheduled the same weekend. Visitors will want to arrive early to watch the aircraft depart on a morning “Dawn Patrol,” which will make a fly-by appearance each morning before returning to their activities at the museum. See the aircraft compete in flour bombing and balloon busting exercises, hear the sounds of John Philip Sousa and old ragtime favorites, view the “Great War” reenactors in their WWI encampment area and enjoy extensive shopping and swapping of WWI items. In addition to flying, full scale and nearly full scale WWI aircraft will be on static display. Alternating throughout the day will be flying exhibitions of WWI radio control model aircraft and full scale aircraft activities culminating each day in a “grand finale squadron melee” (all full scale aircraft flying together). Fly-In announcer Bill Brucken will provide details of the aircraft, their owners and the history that surrounds them. The two-day show will run on Sat. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sun., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gates will open at 7 a.m. for the Fly-In. Visitors should enter through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Gate IB off Springfield Street or Gate 228 off 1-675. The museum gate will be closed. All activities will be held outdoors on museum grounds.

HAPPY ADS HAPPY ADS Start at $3.00. Heavier copy or double size ads are $6.00. A Happy Ad used for advertising an event or business are $6.00 for normal copy. A Happy Ad with a picture starts at $9.50. We do not take Happy Ads over the phone! Happy Ads must be prepaid. We reserve the right to accept or reject any Happy Ad. It is our desire to keep the Happy Ads to the intended use . . . sending a message of happiness to an individual or group. Deadline for Happy Ads is 12 noon on Tuesdays! Congratulations Andy King For A Job Well Done At The NATIONALS Love, Uncle John Aunt Alice Josh, Jeremiah, Jack & Cheryl Rizek Grama Albert Congratulations Jeremiah Rizek On Making The ALL-AMERICAN TEAM At The National Freestyle Wrestling Tournament At Fargo, North Dakota 6th In The NATION Love, Mom, Dad, Joshua, Grama & Grandpa Rizek Grama Albert The Koontz Lake Association Would Like To THANK The Float-A-Rama Judges ERNIE BROVOLD MAHLON JACOB DIANE JOHNSON EARL HORECKY DIANE HENRY GREAT JOB Miller's Merry Manor RESIDENTS/FAMILY SUMMER PICNIC Will Be On Mon., August 5 6:00 p.m. Please Bring A Covered Dish R.S.V.P. By Wednesday JULY 24th Phone 586-3133

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Congratulations Jeremiah 6th Place At National Wrestling Tournament Uncle Scott, Aunt Manda, Andy & Emily Happiness Is All Os You Who Helped Make The KIDDIES DAY PARADE 1996 A Huge Success All Participants And Parents Walkerton Police Dept. Fire Dept. Ambulance Dairy Queen LaPaz McDonalds St. Joseph Co. Sheriff Dept. Tri Kappa Committee Deena Griffin Ray Chapman Nedra Williams Dena Leodanski Pam Hayes Kiddies Day Committee Happiness Was To See The Girls March In The 4th Os July Parade JACKIE CLAY BARBARA AND BRANDY HIGH DONNA HURT REBECCA NICHOLS DEE & KIM KUBISIAK JAMIE RUSSELL Special Thanks To Rich Richardson For The Help He Gave Us At Practice A Belated Thanks To You All The Auxiliary Os American Legion Post 365 North Liberty Coach Annie Shortt And Coach Sue Crone Thank You For Taking The Time To Teach Our Children To Be Good Sports And Learn T-Ball It Takes A Lot Os Time And Hard Work You Two Are The Best! THANKS Bill & Deb Carson GREAT JOB! Andy At The National Wrestling Tournament Love, Mom, Dad & Em Great Job Bob's Country Store T-Ball Kids A Season Well Done Bill & Deb

Happiness Is Having A Fantastic Coach Like Jerry Connell And A Wonderful Sponsor Like Liberty Emporium Dave & Pam Craft Thank You For Your Support! Your T-Ball Kids Congratulations Jeremiah Rizek On Making All-American In Freestyle Wrestling 6th In The United States We Are Proud Os You! Love, Grandma Albert & All Your Aunts, Uncles & Cousins Congratulations Erin, Robin & Joey On Your New Baby Edward James We Love You, Tracy, Keith & Nick Congratulations Andrew King On Going To The Nationals In Freestyle Wrestling We Are Proud Os You! Love, Grandma Albert •■ And All Your Aunts & Uncles Thank You Coach Annie Shortt And Coach Sue Crone For A Great T-Ball Season. We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You! Bob's Country Store T-Ball Kids Nick, Lindsey, Laura, Kevin, Sara, Jeniece, Tommy, Josh, Heather, Alex, Scotty, Taylor, Tony, Cassey & Dani Drive Safely »** By most accounts, ice cream cones were first sold at the 1901 St. Louis World’s Fair. The world’s largest living thing, the General Sherman sequoia in California, weighs more than 1,400 tons — as much as nine blue whales or 360 elephants. Pablo Picasso was the most prolific painter known. In his 78-year career, it is estimated that he produced 13,500 paintings or designs, 100,000 prints or engravings, 34,000 book illustrations and 300 sculptures or ceramics.

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