The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 22, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 October 1996 — Page 1

VOLUME 122; NUMBER 22

Columbus Day To Be Observed On Monday

The second Monday in October is set aside to honor one of the world’s great men, Christopher

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Columbus. In your elementary grades you learned of his great deeds. So far as can be learned, the first celebration of the discovery of America by Columbus occurred in New York City on Oct. 12, 1792, three centuries after the event ... but that the actual anniversary might not be ignored, Congress on June 29, 1892, adopted a joint resolution directing the President to call upon the people to observe “the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America on the 21st day of October, 1892, by public demonstrations and by suitable exercises in their schools and other places of assemble.” As the change in the calendar had not been made when Columbus sailed, the date of the discovery, October 12, is according to the old calendar. There were celebrations in all parts of the country in obedience to the proclamation by President Harrison. The next year the celebration on October 12 at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago was the most elaborate arranged up that time. The day was not yet a legal holiday and did not become such for several years. Columbus was not the only great explorer in our history but we honor him above the others because he had great courage. It is not just that he discovered the part of the world that we live in, it is that he insisted on doing what no one else dared to do — to sail out boldly from the known world into a completely unknown one. He had nothing to sail by except the stars and the simplest of instruments. Yet he crossed the ocean four times. He did not find what he wanted to find a new and shorter route to the riches of the Indies. But the

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John Glenn High School Football Homecoming Candidates for 1996 are as follows from left to right, Danielle Ludwig, Katie Pletcher, Kristy Marks, Kate Vandenbossche, Suzanne Drews, Holly Legge, Angel Dietrich, Jamie

Students are preparing for homecoming festivities this week at John Glenn High School. They have been participating in various “spirit days” at school. Wednesday evening, Oct. 9, will be the annual Homecoming parade which will begin at Urey Middle School at 6:00 p.m. The parade will wind up behind the high school for the bonfire, team speeches and other events. Voting for the homecoming king and queen candidates will take place on Thursday. Friday evening, the band will perform the pre-game show beginning at 7:15 p.m. The game against the Culver “Cavaliers” will begin at 7:30 p.m. At halftime all of the king and queen candidates, the prince and pricess candidates and last year’s king and queen will be introduced, followed by the announcement of this year’s king and queen winners. For 1996 11 high school organizations have nominated king and queen candidates. The following are the candidates and the various organizations they

world he found was much more important than a route to the Indies. He did far better than he knew. Orville Easterday Unit 189 Os The American Legion Auxiliary Walkerton

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have been chosen to represent. All of these candidates will be in the Wednesday evening parade. Candidates for 1996 are: Senior Class: Angel Dietrick and Joe Hensler Junior Class: Holly Legge and Jake Pletcher Sophomore Class: Beth Honaker and Bryan Gensinger Freshman Class: Katie Pletcher and Cory Miller Falcon Pride: Kate Vandenßossche and Frank Engel French Club: Sarah Cole and Robert Spychalski National Honor Society: Jamie Kotolinski and Brian Snell Rhythm Express: Danielle Ludwig and Jason Palicki SADD: Shelly Holder read and Corey Patterson Spanish Club: Kristi Marks and Jason Potts Student Council: Suzanne Drews and Jeremy Haag North Liberty Elementary: Caitlin Walbert and Eric Brodzinski Walkerton Elementary: Britany Christie and Wesley Jacobs The football homecoming dance will be in the high school cafeteria following the football game until midnight. The price will be $4 per person or $6 per couple. Refreshments will be served. Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.

Kotolinski, Shelly Holderread, Sarah Cole and Beth Honaker, in the front row. Pictured in the back row are Corey Miller, Frank Engel, Jason Palicki, Jeremy Haag, Jake Pletcher, Brian Snell, Bob Spychalski, Bryan Gensinger and Corey Patterson.

Flu Shots For Seniors Set For Thurs., Oct. 24 The Senior Citizens of the area will be given the opportunity to have Free Flu Shots, on Thursday, October 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the Walkerton REAL Services Center, Washington Street. Please come to the Center before the 24th and pick up a sheet to be filled out and returned along with your Medicare card. FLU SHOTS The American Red Cross annual Flu Shots will be given on Tuesday, October 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 3220 East Jefferson Blvd., South Bend. Cost is $5.00 per shot. The event is in cooperation with the St. Joseph County Health Department. For further information call Mary or Louella at 219/234-0191. DEADLINE The Independent News has a copy deadline set for 12 noon on Tuesdays of the week that you wish for your news articles to be published, advertisements, happy ads and classifieds. It is a deadline that we must ALL adhere to. Please keep this in mind when you desire to have something placed in your hometown newspaper.

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Daugherty Memorial Dedication The Thomas Daugherty Memorial dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 13, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., at the North Liberty Town Park. James Tuttle Still Critical After Accident James Tuttle, 26, of 910 Beechnut Street, Westville, formerly of Walkerton, is still listed in critical condition following an accident in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 2, on Ind. 2. A pick-up truck driven by Keith Ridgway, 40, also of Westville, was driving west on Ind. 2 when his truck veered over the centerline striking the Tuttle auto at the intersection of Holmesville Rd. Tuttle was east bound on Ind. 2 and had to be extricated from his car and was taken to the LaPorte Hospital. Ridgway was ejected from his truck and taken to the LaPorte Hospital where he was listed in good condition. It was reported by LaPorte County patrolman Tony Wallace that Ridgway could not remember anything and it appears that he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Tuttle is the son of Harold and the late Shirley Tuttle, of Walkerton. He is a 1988 graduate of John Glenn High School. NOTICE Chuck’s Barber Shop, downtown Walkerton, will close for vacation from 12 noon on Saturday, October 26 and will reopen on Tuesday, November 5. 2t017p NOTICE To all who have reserved a seat on the Dec. 11th bus trip to Chicago, please make your payment to Myrna Dipert by Oct. 15th. 2t012p An Abundant Harvest Os Bargains In THE CLASSIFIEDS!!