The Independent-News, Volume 101, Number 47, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 April 1976 — Page 4

APRIL 29, 1976 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

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Seated left to right at the head table for the Drift Breakers Appreciation Banquet are Jim Snyder. Sharon Snvder. secretary; Dorothy Sailer, treasurer; Frank Sailer, president; Virginia McKesson and David McKesson, vice-president. The North Libertv Drift-Breakers met at the Re-Lax Inn. in North I ibertv. for their thrid annual “Appreciation Banquet. 1 his banquet is held tor all our local property owners who have allowed us to have snowmobile trails across their land. Without these people, we would not have the many miles of trails that we have to enjoy today . A roast beet dinner and centerpieces were presented to the following guests. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lambert. Mr. anil Mrs. Archie Fecce. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Singleton. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams. Mr. Linder Williams. Mr. and Mrs.

For four years, Dick Mangus has played a vital role A in the Indiana House of Representatives. In his quiet, forceful way, he's led the fight for legislation that bene- ▼ fits all or us. I He understands the problems of working people and he makes a point of keeping in touch with the citizens he serves. He is always available to answer ques^^^ons and he's good at listening.

photo by Michael Pearish Matthew Jaworski and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kurzhal. This was our wav of saying “Thank You." we appreciate it. A red. white and blue color scheme was used for decorating. This was chosen to keep with the Bicentennial theme. Also, our club was five years old in January, so this was also a birthday party for us. A brief history of the club was written by Mrs. Audine Manuel. She reminded us of how our club was started and brought out many forgotten memories of our club’s activities. She also informed us that there are almost 120 snowmobiles in this area. 72 of them arc in our club. We also have 43 family memberships. 21 of them attended our banquet. Mr. David McKesson showed a short film of our club in action in Michigan this past year. This was a most interesting film as we have

several trick riders and stunt men in our club. Another film entitled, “Our Indiana.” was shown. This was a very colorful film on our state parks and what they have to offer in recreation in g<M>d old Indiana. Due to the fact that Steve Rolcwicz, our conservation officer was unable to attend, he was kind enough to loan us this film. W'e would like to thank Steve, and Roger Orcutt for running the projector. Our Punkin Picker Award went to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Knepp. We thank Ihe Package Store and Jackie Carroll, for donating the trophy. We would like to thank Larry Lent, the chef, and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Williams for the use of the Inn. and the fantastic dinner. We. also thank Pat Orcutt and Julie Knepp for making the centerpieces and everyone else who helped put this together. May 1. at 8 o'clock, Buck's wixids isour annual wiener roast to close the snowmobile season. LETTERS TO THE EIDTOR Dear Editor: I wonder how many people in our community have taken a walk down the alleys lately? Well you are in for the shock of your life! Garbage strewn all over the ground, an invitation for rats and all the stray cats and dogs. I here has been no effort to place bags in closed containers. Old broken down furniture, children's toys, car parts, old appliances. Rose papers are just a few of the things you will encounter on your tour. Old sheds and delapidated buildings are permitted to stand creating eye sores to the entire neighborh<xxl and community, not to mention a hazard for playing children. Substandard houses are being rent-

Dick and his wife, Mary, have five children so he A knows what it means to pay household bills. He works hard on the family’s dairy farm near Lakeville. He fully " understands that the problems he faces in the legisla- * ture today will affect the quality of life tomorrow. A Pa ' d POlitiC,, advert ‘* mcnl bv Neighbors for Mang^^^

ed by owners who have no intentions of improving their properties. Consequently, the homeowner who is unfortunate enough to live next door to this sort of situation suffers a financial loss to the home he has maintained for many years. What can we do as citizens and taxpayers? Well, a g<x>d place to start would be to take a look and question the town ordinances to see what they contain, if anything. Have the ordinances been amended or updated to meet the needs of our community today? Have rental standards and building codes been included in the ordinances? Have regulations been made regarding litter and trash accumulating on existing properties within the city limits? I)(K“s the town have the authority to condemn and demolish houses and unsafe structures that do not comply with the safey and well being of human lives? If you are a concerned citizen and really want to make Walkerton a nicer place to live then attend the Town Board meetings and let your voice be heard. Are you willing to see that we do have a better form of city government and that the issues are fully implimcnted once a committment has been made? Come on folks, let's clean up the old as well as starting something new. Mickey Hunt and Other Concerned Citizens The little ads that bring big results — Our classified ads!

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Service Notes SAN ANTONIO — U. S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Arthur E. O’Connor, whose mother is Mrs. Lilly O'Connor of rural route 2, North Liberty, Indiana, has arrived for duty at Kelly AFB, Texas. Sergeant O’Connor, a flight facilities equipment repair technician with a unit of the Air Force Communications Service, previously served at Keesler AFB. Miss. The sergeant is a 1959 graduate of North Liberty High School. Ft. Lewis. Wash. (AH'INC) April 15 — Army Private First Class Roy S. Sheaks. son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sheaks. route 1. Walkerton. Indiana, recently was promoted to his present rank while serving with the 9th Infantry Division at Ft. Lewis. Washington. Pfc. Sheaks is a motor transport operator in Headquarters Company. 2nd Battalion of the division's 50th Infantry. He entered the Army in September 1975. completed basic training at Ft. Dix. N.J.. and was last stationed at Ft. Eustis. Va. The private is a 1975 graduate of John Glenn High School, Walkerton. For maximum nutrition when preparing mashed potatoes cook them in the peel and peel before mashing Be a defensive driver — always! Happy Ads bring happy feelings.