The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 11, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 July 1996 — Page 1

VOLUME 122; NUMBER 11

Children To Set Sail On Bible Ship August 5-9 Walkerton United Pentecostal Church invites children to set sail on Vacation Bible Ship, according to Rev. Arnold Smith, pastor. “This year our church is taking a ‘vacation’ from Vacation Bible School,” says Rev. Smith. “Instead of going to school, we’re setting sail on Vacation Bible Ship. Kids won’t find any boring reminders of tedious school work here. Our Vacation Bible Ship program will provide fun, memorable Bible-learning activities for kids of all ages. Each day kids will sing catchy songs, play team work-building games, nibble tasty treats from the ship’s galley, sail into Bible adventures and create unique crafts they’ll take home and play with all summer long.” “Vacation Bible Ship is a five-day celebration of God’s love. We’ll conclude each day with a festive Bible Ship Show Time program that gets everyone involved in celebrating what they have learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join us daily for this special time. We hope Vacation Bible Ship will spread God’s love and joy throughout our community.” Vacation Bible Ship begins on Monday, August 5 and continues through Friday, August 9. Cruises depart from 1174 Lake Street, Walkerton, each day at 9:30 a.m. and return at 11:00 a.m. For information call 586-2521. NOTICE OF MEETING The Koontz Lake Association will meet on Tuesday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the clubhouse. The Neighborhood Watch program will be discussed. Happy Ads Only $3 Look for the ridiculous in everything and you will find it. The word “paradise” comes from a Persian word used to refer to the king’s amusement parks.

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“PASSAGES” TO BE PRESENTED A T POTA TO CREEK ST A TE PARK “Passages,” a play relating the experiences of African Americans in the Civilian Conservation Corps, will be performed at Potato Creek State Park, State Road 4, North Liberty, on Saturday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m., in the Nature Center Auditorium. The program, commissioned by the Indiana State Parks, is made possible with support from the Indiana Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was one of the most successful programs put in place by President Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression. From 1933 to 1942 young men were put to work on conservation projects around the country, preserving natural resources - draining fields, planting trees, fighting forest fires and developing public lands. Their legacy is evident in many of our state parks and forests, where they built roads, bridges, dams and shelter houses still in use today. Most of the men who served in Indiana were white, but there were also a significant number of black recruits, who served in segregated companies as well as in predominantly white camps. The play, “Passages,” describes the experiences of life in the CCC from the perspective of blacks who served. In most ways their experiences differ little from the white enrollees: Their stories include hard work, strict discipline, trips to town, sports competitions, camp food, enduring friendships and the sense that serving in the CCC changed their lives for the better. The script, written by Robert Sander, was developed from conversations with men who served in camps as well as historical research conducted by The Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The play was commissioned by the DNR, as away to share information with the public and preserve the history of this important public works program. “Passages” is performed by Khabir Shareef, an A actor and storyteller, from Indianapolis.

TALENT NIGHT SET FOR AUGUST 11th On Sunday, August 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in the North Liberty Church of the Brethren sanctuary, an area All-Church Talent Night will take place. The

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evening is being sponsored by the deacons of the church, the children’s choir known as the “Good News Hip-Hop’n Children’s Choir” and coordinated by Barry L. Houser. All members of the community are invited to

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1996

Promoted To Mfg. Manager At New Haven Tammy Gee has been promoted to Manufacturing Manager at Nishikawa Standard Company, New Haven facility, recently. Her responsibilities will include overseeing all production in the 300 associate facility. Tammy began her employment with NISCO in the Bremen facility, in October of 1989 and has held positions including Leader 1, Leader 11, Shift Coordinator and Quality Specialist before becoming Manufacturing Manager. Tammy, her husband, Mel and children, Jordan and Jaemeson, reside in New Haven, IN. MARSHALL COUNTY CHRISTIAN WOMEN TO MEET AUGUST 7th The Marshall County Christian Women’s Club will gather at the Balloon Wurks Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Plymouth, on Wednesday, August 7, at 11:30 a.m. The group will enjoy a luncheon for $5.75 per person prior to the meeting. Special muisc will be provided by Gerri Ingle, of LaPaz and the speaker will be Bev Jones, of Moberly, Missouri, nationally known i author and a former Marshall County resident. ! For reservations call Bar- ; bara at 586-2284; Vickie at [ 936-8348 or Arlene at 784- ; 2275 by August 2nd. this very fun and enter- ; taining event. Following ! the program everyone will ; meet in the Fellowship Hall [ for a time of eating and ; sharing together. Each ; family is asked to bring a ■ dessert or snack of some • sort. ! If you are interested or ; have any questions, please [ contact Barry Houser at ! 656-8344 before August 10!

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Immunization Clinics Set For August The St. Joseph County Health Department will be conducting Immunization Clinics during the first part of August. No appointments are necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and all previous shot records are needed for immunizations. Now is the time to get immunizations for children entering Kindergarten and the sixth grade this coming fall. Avoid the crowds and hassle this summer. The first clinic will be at the Old Lakeville School Project, located on U.S. 31, on Thursday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The United Methodist Church, 1000 Georgia Street, Walkerton, will host a clinic on Tuesday, August 6th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The final clinic in the immediate area will be at the North Liberty Community Center, 300 S. Main, on Tuesday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information call 235-9783.

BIRTHS

A son, Samuel Foster Weiss, was born, on June 29, at 5:27 a.m. to Michael and Amy Weiss, Walkerton. He weighed in at nine pounds and one ounce. He was welcomed home by his excited big brother, Benjamin. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Rose Foster, of South Bend and paternal grandparents are Harley and Nancy Weiss, of North Liberty. Karl and Theresa Hershberger, of Crete, IL, are the parents of a son, Matthew James, born on July 5, at Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL. Matthew weighed in at seven pounds and nine ounces and has a big sister, Brooke, age three. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. G. R. Hershberger, of Walkerton and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bernichio, of Chicago.