The Independent-News, Volume 92, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 December 1966 — Page 4

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— THE INDEPENDENT NEWS — DEC. 15,

A Step That Should Be Taken!

This past year, many merchants, business, individual - and the T'-wn of Walkerton e-ntrib-uted to a Walkerton Recreational Fund f-i a couple of projects that have been completed in a multi-project drive t > specifically aid the activities available for the younger residents of the an a. This included the mw Little League paik and the fine new tennis courts which were constructed in such a fashion they can be flooded for ice skating in the winter. This project is on Town property and the Town, as we have already stated, has been more than generous in their support of the program. The fund raising has not reached the intended goal that is now debt, but still money is hoped to be received from any source possible. But nevertheless, the courts were completed and very busy at most times of favorable weather. but not in an organized manner. It was not uncommon for two or sometimes four to hold a court for a long time while many others waited. Small groups ot three. four or up to six. might hold a court as they shuffled in and out against each other, despite th< numb r waiting to play. Uften those who were left out were the younger kids. It was not uncommon to see one, two or occasionally all three courts with adults or the very older group of teens holding the courts for a considerable length of time. In a program aimed at the younger set, this left some sour taste. True, in this world of so-called “soft" adults, this exercise can be a fine thing, but once again, supervision and a schedule should be present. Now the time is here for the court to be readied for ice skating. It has already been mentioned that we had a seige of weather cold enough for ice, but the warm spell and rain that followed might wash out any ideas of staiting early. Still unanswered is the question' “Where does this authority ’“lay'”' Who will say when the rink shall be prepared and where is the responsibility? Some time back, sev ral groups were asked to suggest some names that were to be presented to the Town Board for consideration of forming a Park Board. This was not done as an attempt to dictate to the Board what their policies and duties should be. but merely a suggestion that could place some of the responsibility of our town on someone beside the Town Board. It is known that the Boaid has their hands full with the responsibilities of running the town. It is further known that serving on the Town Board is not a big money-making job and often people wonder why anyone would want the headaches of the job. However, it is something that someone has to do and anyone interested enough to run for this job should be interested m getting the comments of the people After all.

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\EAR <» 1965 Board lu roHOt Option On 38 A<re*» The Polk - Lincoln • Johnson Board "f School Trustees have made a final selection for the Corporation* new high school They have exercised th<-ir option With Mi and Mo Floyd Bu-riy for !hirt v-right ai r«» of land that is located at th* ml edge of Walkerton Th'- < oinph tr pi l< e fol the 38 .u i<*» Will Im $29 800 Muikrrl'in Drive lor Salvation Army Lag* Ti» inn . I S.UVvXi'o Aim dll.- lio 11 ■ H 1-1 I. 111,.- be hmi i tw - v.< i-.- .. > t ,i i </f 170 lIS <- • .. ■ ' • I 41 '1 s . by Ui- unim-i. of th' iI.-oulml of < .'i..। . 'la u... i o. 1 t !»-■ If. m C iI 1 111 1 - • -i LUal of i- ■ - S

the Board is elected by the people to ivpresent the people. It w >uld he an interesting election that would let the people of the respective wards vote for the competing candidates of that Ward instead of the candidates ot all five wards. This would have to favor better representation and do away with * lot of straight party vet mg. But gettmg back to the recreation program and park situation. Walkerton has a large and very nice park for a town this size or even one considerably larger. Add to this the now present tennis courts and the Little League ball park and various forms of recreation and facilities for families, groups and individuals are available, and you have a project large enough to demand constant care. The forming of a Park Board to make decisions after careful study of the problems at hand and make recommendations to the Town Board for their approval, seems very logical. They should set schedules, consider the needs of all the areas to keep them up to date and ready to answer the needs of the people. The park at the present has a picnic shelter, outdoor ovens for cooking, water fountains, picnic tables, forms of entertainment for children, a lighted b;li diamond that ms-ds more care, a much-used lighted basketball court, and in general, a park that offers much to the public. With the new facilities, controlling the parks and their schedules Could be a time consuming job. The list of n ‘•■•iggestcd to the Town Board are n<H just shots in the dark. These people were asked and accepted the fact that their names were to be submitted. They would work at this job for no pay, but the satisfaction of seeing better supervision and facilities for the town. They would have to ue taken seriously by the Town Board in their proposals and money would have tn be put in the budget to continue the program year to year. Lnprovements and care of the present facilities would have to continue. nuu io this the cooperation between the Town Board and the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson Sch<x>l Board in presenting a full, well supervised summer recreational schedule that would favor programs for all children, not just a few. This cooperation has been enjoyed in past years and probably would be acceptable to both gumps once again This would properly use the facilities available. As just a suggestion to the Town Board of Walkerton give this recommendation of the interested people your full consideration. Plan to make money available on a regular basis for such a program that they have enjoyed before under good supervision. All the facilities now available complete a fine public area for use of all people.

davs with one day left which the American Lgion will bn in charge. FT A Fbuis Annual ( hnstmas Party At tirade Hrhool Ilie Walkerton ITA lias planned a • 'hristmus Party for their r><<<inbri meeting and it will be held at th< Walkerton Elementary School on Thursday morning December 23 This will repia-< the regular night meeting La thin month '-ahation Anny Kettle Gets SB7 li. North I.Hierty I I Sah al b»n As my k« tt les v.>.l< h Wei< I anted In fi-<nt of 1 .- • 1.. al. i al l).< Will o> Su p i MOf I I n< It. I a ! tai • f a' i ' l< .i Satuid.. D' lriiiiM i i 1 1 I ill <>l PH6 S' Neu*

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School News Christ maw Program The pupils of the grade building will give their program in the new school gym Friday aftern<xm at 12 45. Miss Travis' students will play the toy band instruments for the opening number. The kindergarten will furnish the next selection. The first graders will have a parade on, "Here We Go Round the Christmas Tree", a pantomine for "Away In A Munger", and a reader of “Little Orphan Annie." The operetta will conclude the program. Seal Sale Nerd* Morr Dollar Sales The annual sale of Christmas. Seals is a bit short to date in both North Liberty and Walkerton according to the "Stimulator,” record sheet sent out by the St. Joseph County Tuberculosis League this week. With a goal set at $690 for this year, $555.95 when the tally sheet was made out. In Lincoln township, total sales reported at the South Bend office amounted to $290.85 against a quota of $575.00 which leaves a balance of $285 to be raised. New Bus Line Proving Popular The new bus nne Between Walkerton. North Liberty, and South Bend, is proving quit< popular with local people who can go to the County Seat for a few hours during the day. Four trips offered daily, with two trips on Sundays and holidays. YEAR OF 1941 American legion Will Conduct RegiM ration The American Legion posts throughout the muntn will b< in charge of a complete registration of all civilians who will be willing to give a part of their time and talent to the work of the Counts Council for Defense. Ray Nusbaum Re-Elected Head RaV Nusbaum was re-elected president of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce at the annual election held last Thursday evening. Red Cross Ap|»rak For War Funds Calling for the United support of the entire nation, the American Red Cross has appealed ( nr a special whi fund of $50,000,000 to carry on and expand its work among Army and N ivv personnel Imbana Parks Praised In lianas state parks w« n Inch pi ii < from Ltwien't- c Merii on i« -lon 11 du ' toi of the Na-tl-.nil I‘aik Servlet- who spent -v-i .1 di\ s m ah !t li lal in -p-i - tlon of 'he paik md dr\'l pment W«‘ll' Ilin d-iu 111 tie p.t k x by th< <‘ivihan <'• n <iv ut i 'ii C i(n, Hugh A i!irnhart, director of

the l>partment of Conservation, reported recently. YEAR OF 1916 Its About Time The embargo on Canadian potatoes has been lifted. Shipp-.-rs must certify that potatoes are sound. This is the first itep taken by the government to reduce the cost of living. Turkey Money Mrs. Hattie Lair of Twelve .Mile, Fulton County. raised 150 fine turkeys this year and *dd them to a Rochester dealer for an even SSOO. Penny Ante* Costs S2O Because they yielded to the desire to play a little game of penny ante, three Kendalville men were fined S2O eac“ Dog Five Feet lamg A Dachschund. five feet in length, shown at the South Bend dog and cat show, is owned by

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