The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 43, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 March 1978 — Page 4
MARCH 30. 1978 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS
EDITORIALS
TWO PROBLEMS ARE OVER Two situations that effected all of us are over and at about the same time. First, the 110 day coal strike. Although some miners still hadn't reported back to work in isolated areas, the agreement has been reached and the United Mine Workers rank and file did accept the third proposal that was agreed upon by their union heads. This put to end the longest coal strike in history and in the process eased the electricity situation that had plaqued Indiana for some five to six weeks. Despite the fact that none of the power companies supplying electricity really reached the crucial stage, the program to conserve the electric power generated by coal did hit the Hoosier state hard . . . one of three states in the country to be so penalized. Neighboring states either had more coal supplies on hand or depend less on coal for generating electricity and weren't effected as Indiana. Ohio and West Virginia. However, the taste of shortage was enough to cause everyone in Indiana some discomfort in having their “routine" schedules upset in one way or another. The second problem to be solved was not one of man's doings, but the almost apparent end to the winter of '7B has come and despite the fact that possibly some more inclement weather will come, the ravages of the severe winter are left behind. Mother Nature did remind us she is still present however, as she gave us a nice ice storm last week end, more severe in the middle of Illinois and other areas than it was in northern Indiana. These two factions, one a man-made problem and the other uncontrollable by man. should serve as quite a teacher that man has possibly taken too much for granted and is living too easy a life. The worst part of the two problems was the loss of life caused in the severness of the storm, and next the loss of work and income, this caused both by weather and the coal strike. The “sacrificing” done by most of us should serve as a lesson that we are taking a lot for granted and expect to have our way about the conveniences of life. Very few other than the before mentioned, really suffered. Sure some of the recreation and entertainment we like so well was cancelled or interrupted. Maybe we did set around in cooler homes than we wanted, or did without all that extra light and businesses had to turn off their brightly flashing lights. These are more humbling experiences than sacrifices. There still could be some minor effects from both problems. Certainly the flooding conditions that existed due to heavy melting and run-off are of serious nature in loss of property and such and maybe a final touch of winter will still hit us. The energy ban has been lifted so life can return more to normal on the electricity situation, but still some scattered problems probably still aren't completely settled on this issue either. But for the most part, two problems are over . . . and we probably will look back on these problems in the future and reflect our experiences. Very possiblv we may be better off by the lessons we have learned for these two situations. WHEN... J&gf
(TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF 1973 In commeration of 50 years of service to the Masonic Fraternity. The Grand Lodge Award of Gold will be presented to Dr V. Burdette Wolfe at a public meeting to
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■ Significant new laws for Indiana s handicapped citizens emerged from the recent session of the General Assembly The state s medicaid law was changed to allow payment of health costs incurred by persons over the age of eighteen who are determined to be handicapped That s a major change from the present law, which covers these persons only as children After they reach the age of eighteen, parents or insurance coverage must pay for all health care costs, even when they result from treatment at state institutions However, the new law extends health cost coverage beyond the age of eighteen, thereby providing financial assistance to the parents of older children judged to be handicapped, developmentally disabled or mentally retarded Another new law extends the provisions of the Federal Social Security Act for payment of costs incurred in providing medical, surgical or corrective services to crippled children At the present time, these costs are borne wholly by local property taxes The new legislation will ease that burden by
wastewater disposal project for North Liberty will be accepted at the clerk-treasurers office until April 26. 1963 Iwo selected for Girls State are Miss Sharon Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Leßoy Smith and Miss Linda Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Floyd Brown. A reorganization meeting has been called by D. Russell Rohrer. County Superintendent of Marshall Counts Schools, to be held in Polk I incoln United Schools Corporation gym at Tyner. J. B. Kohlmeyer, of Indianapolis, who is Chairman of the State Reorganization Committee, will be on hand to explain all the new laws and how they effect the changing of units. Johnson Township, in LaPorte County, and Oregon Township, in Starke County. have been especially invited to the meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 3. The Walkerton P.T.A. has completed plans for the Spring Carnival to be held at the Grade School gym on Saturday . March 30 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Games such as fish pond, dart throwing, ring toss, bowling, candy bar toss, water pistol game, basketball toss, ring the stick, ghost walk, penny pitch and etc., as well as a Dunk the Man with James Ridenour. Dick Kickbush. Bruce Keiser. Rev. David Own. Rev. Harold Williams, Rev. David Filer and a Mystery Man to appear in the tank. North Liberty and Madison Townships 4-H Judging teams were declared the winners in the 4 H and F.F.A. Poultry and Eggs Judging Contests held March 21 at Penn High School. These two teams will go on to the District contest on May 4 Members of the Liberty team are Dale Naragon, Marston McGwin, David Roush, Bill Sapp and were coached bv A W. Clark 1958 Ihe Star lavern on East Roosevelt Road, was broken into last Thursday morning between 2:30 a m and 6:30 a.m. A report was made to the police by the owner, Modest Burch. Entrance was gained by forcing a door open and damage was done both on the main floor and in the basement Several hundred dollars worth of whiskey and wine were taken from the store
Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R Bowen
m a king available coverage paid from federal and state funds Special license plates for Indiana handicapped citizens also will become available at regular cost for all types of motor vehicles — not just automobiles The eligibility was expanded because manyhandicapped persons require special vehicles Insuring reasonable access to public facilities is the objective of another new law dealing with handicapped persons. It will require that the Indiana Administrative Building Council establish a building code provision that will take into account the needs of handicapped persons as public buildings are designed or remodeled This action is in keeping with a national trend toward designing and operating structures in a manner that makes it possible for persons in wheelchairs, or requiring other aids, to utilize them conveniently These new benefits, coupled with substantial assistance programs already on the law books, better will enable Indiana s handicapped citizens to lead more normal lifestyles
along with cigarettes. Four machines containing coins were broken into with the money taken and the machines were damaged. Jerry Johnson, senior member of the Walkerton basketball team and a three year letter winner, was awarded the Lions Club trophy at the monthly meeting on Tuesday . Seven members of the Walkerton basketball team and coach Jim Howard, were in Indianapolis on Saturday to view the state basket ball finals. Those making the trip were Jerry Johnson, Kenny Baker, Jim Campbell. Dennis Lemert. Larry Shcaks, Neil Weakly and Bob Cripe. Eleven local students will participate in the South Bend Regional exams in mathematics. English and Latin this Saturday . Mrs. Bewley has entered five math students, Jerry Johnson, iMike Murphy, Darwin Stombaugh, Connie Wood and Warren Wood. Mr. Mason has entered Bob Cripe and Dennis Stombaugh in the plane geometry contest. In the Latin exam with these students vying for the honors. Betty Grote, Michael Heimer, Norma Murphy and Pamela Stuvcr. Latin teacher. Miss Mackin, is also sending Ted Mobley of North Libert v High School. 1948 Bids for the construction of eight bridges and paving projects in Indiana will be opened in Indianapolis. Among the proposals for pavement is one in St. Joseph County which consists of construction of new compacted aggregate pavement on 3.69 miles of State Road 4 east of North Liberty . There will be no closed season this year on Indiana pan fish according to action taken by the Indiana Department of Conservation. Market prices this week show that T-bone steaks are at 59 cents a pound; choice beef roasts at 49 cents a pound; bologna at 41 cents a pound; bananas. 2 pounds for 29 cents; Miracle Whip salad dressing at 35 cents a pint; and a large box of Tide at 33 cents. The one-hundred twenty students who went out on strike Wednesday morning protesting the action of the School Board in operating the school, went back to classes in the afternoon. Aided and abetted by a few parents and the excit-
ing stories of a nearby city newspaper, the youngsters took things into their ow n hands and refused to go to school Wednesday. They paraded around town earning banners of various descriptions which seemed to indicate that they were nimh dissatisfied with the management of the local school and demanded the “right'' to step in and take things over. The whole thing started Monday morning when Supt. 1 F Radmacher. acting with the approval of the School Baord and the school attorney , dismissed Paul Madden. 31 year old grade school teacher. At the meeting of the school board Tuesday evening a crowd of 100 persons came in demanding that Madden be reinstated. The board then reversed itself and reinstated Madden. 1943 The Cast for the play, “You're Only Young Once.” are Bruce Cripe. Bill Wolfram, Joe Jankovec, Dale Reed, Raymond Lute. Harold Goppert, Phyllis Anderson, Helen Obercmbt, Betty Seitz, Doris Bellinger, Nina Leigh Taylor. Virginia Houser. Gene Snyder. Ronald Wright. Helen Seitz, Iva Smith, Bernice Brown. Junior Stevenson. Huldah Williams and Eugene Rhodes. Showing at the Rialto is Casablanca. Coming are Flying Fortress and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Market prices are frying chickens each $1.29; Gold Medal flour. 24 pounds for $1.23; green beans, 18 cents a can; asparagus, 25 cents a can; colby cheese, 35 cents a pound; oranges, dozen 32 cents; and soda and graham crackers, 2 pound box for 33 cents. One village gives a wedding gift to the tallest, shortest, oldest and youngest brides of the year There is one prob lem. The brides have to put in a claim for the gift There is never any difficulty about girls claiming to be the youngest bride There are not so many for the title of tallest and shortest. But, year after year, there is no one at all interested in the gift for the oldest ON THE MOVE Ihe high cost of living never stands still long enough to be thoroughly investigated.