The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 46, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 April 1978 — Page 3

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Lown Board met in regular session on Monday evening with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read by a motion by White, seconded by Prentis. A letter was received by the board from the Walkerton Economic Development Commission notifying them that they held their first meeting on April 11 with the elected officers as follows: president. Roy DeSimone; vice-president. Kegg. Williams; and secretary. Craig DeMyer. The board reviewed the petition for a lawn mower repair shop to be located at 101 Clark Street, in the garage operated by Charles McLean. The board approved the op eration of such a business under the recommendations of the Planning Commission which are: 1. that applicant conforms to existing and amended zoning ordinances; 2. due to location of business, not being on applicant’s propertv. the permit should be issued annually; 3. maintains business hours of 8:(X) am. to 9:00 p.m.; and 4, keeps premises in neat and orderly manner. The clerk-treasurer asked the board how they felt about signing for the maintenance agreement on the mini computer for 1978. The clerk said she thought it was a lot of money for the number of times the machine had to be repaired I pon taking the clerk’s comments into consideration the board voted not to accept the agreement on a motion by White and seconded bv Prentis. Police chief Lewis Whitaker presented the following proposal for female matrons to be assigned to the police force on a volunteer basis for dealing with female prisoners, the following names were submitted: Kathryn Tiede, Jo Ellen Laizure, Mickey Wolfenbarger, Diane South and Linda Clark A new radio was purchased for the Police Department for $383.(X) on a motion by Prentis and seconded by Rizek. Chief Whitaker asked that some thing be done to take care of the school crossing duties. It was suggested that the sch<x)l board be asked to help out in that regard.

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The Planning Commission will be holding public hearings on Community Development on Wednesday, April 19 and 26. More information was gathered on the 1 own’s insurance program and a special meeting is set for Monday. April 24. Taylor-Palm and Associates presented all the necessary information on notice to bidders for the project of resurfacing several streets in town. Claims were signed and approv ed for payment and the meeting adjourned on a motion by White, seconded by Prentis. WILDLIFE TODAY By Jim New Wildlife Biologist Indiana Division of Fish <k Wildlife We have just survived a very trying winter. Our tempers have been tested and we suffered some bad cases of cabin fever, but we made it. Wildlife also suffered — very greatly ,in fact. Some of each species did make it, those few we will have to depend on for our future populations. When game populations decline, we immediately “lean” on our wildlife agencies to reduce bag limits, shorten seasons and to restock. Seldom do we ever lend strong support to the real answer habitat restoration. man. Dean Volenec, from Wisconsin once told this story; man had a cow, a horse and a tew acres of land. He had a gun and a dog. when he wanted a pheasant or a rabbit he went out and shot it. He had a small stream flowing through his land where he could catch a trout if he wanted one. He thought he lived quite comfortably. “One rainy day he went to town. I here he took himself a w ife. He lived a little more comfortably now because he didn’t have to carry water, get his meals or wash his clothes. "Then one day his wife said she was through carrying water from the spring and she wanted a pump in the house. She also was tired of cooking over an open fire. She said other women had stoves they could put wood into and cook on top of and inside. The man finally got more cows so he could sell a little more milk, and when he did. he

bought his wife the things she wanted and had the pump install ed. “He was getting along quite comfortable now. A few vears passed and electricity came thru the country. Ihe wife wanted lights in the house. Bv now thev had four children. They needed a bigger house. He would have to build one. The wife was tired of the wood stove. Other women had stoves vou could turn buttons and cixik on. I hey had hot and cold water that came out of a faucet. Yes, these things would all be nice. “More cows were bought. Then a milking machine. The horses were worn out and had to be replaced w ith a tractor. “As time passed the flat lowlands where the pheasants used to be were plowed. The once brushy wooded hillsides were now bare and scarred with deep ditches, Ridges could be seen around the hillsides caused by too manv cattle walking. Overgrazing had left the steep slopes bare with nothing to break the fall of the raindrops. Ihe once beautiful dear stream was now an ugly deep ditch that ran brown with muddv water after each rain. “One day the man was seen at his table writing a letter. It was to the State Conservation Department. It read as follows: “I buy a hunting and fishing license every year and I think you guys should do more than vou are doing to get good hunting and fishing. I can remember w hen ...” “Now please don’t get upset at women. They are not what caused the problem. Lhe problem was the land (habitat) was severly altered. If we want wildlife, they must have homes, food and g<x>d water. gixxl start would be to plant ftxxi now. I hese plantings will by fall produce the food needed to carry animals through next winter. The Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife is furnishing “free of charge” a bag of wildlife seed for spring planting. If you are interested. contact your county Soil Conservation Service or a Conservation Officer. We don’t need to say, ”1 remember w hen ...” MARTHA CIRCLE MEETS l he Martha Circle of the Presbyterian Church met in the living room of the Church on Monday evening, April 17, with 13 members and one guest present. Mrs. Gene Gerber, leader, opened the meeting with prayer and then read a poem entitled “Time” and a poem entitled “Faith” by Rena Przchocki. Roll call was answered with “How does a rainy day affect you?”. Mrs. Elizabeth Martin gave the meditation of the Least Coin. Mrs. Norman Hostetler was in charge of our question of the Even dogs from mco k ^PBtamilios get worms^ Sergeants A Sergeant s Mo< inn C xiionn, iv,rnxl *»O» A m «<»<» »Co R. hmon<j V •«!!><• >4 i 32 MJ HHI Am C* ■■■■■■■■■■■■■l

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month for our "Hunger Project. Mrs. Gene Gerber gave the lesson, lhe Unanswerable Argument", from the book "Tell It Like It Is.’ Refreshments were served bv the hostess, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin. Lhe refreshment-sixial time turned out to be a surprise early birthday partv for Esther Gerber and it certainly was a well kept surprise. Iwo additional guests, Mrs. Bryon (Rosalie) Gerhart and Miss Vicki Wallace, were present for the party. Mrs. Harold Eddinger baked and decorated a beautiful fourtiered white birthday cake and ice cream, nuts, candy, coffee and tea were served. Mrs. Allen Eddinger had two games which were enjoyed by all. lhe guest of honor received many cards and lovely and useful gifts, and she thanked everyone for helping to celebrate her soon-to-be 50th birthday . LIST DONORS Ten Walkerton and North Liberty business will be noted as contributors to Channel 34’s TV Auction the week of April 23-29. Businesses donating items include Community State Bank, of North Liberty, Wilcox, Inc., of North Liberty, Walkerton Body Shop, Beaver Realty, of Walkerton, The Red Geranium, of North

** I)A\( E LESSONS MH w MM | )V HM MM HM mm Cindy Rude mm :: & . "" Rosalie Matz I ccny £>. :: TUESDAY, MAY 2 EE MM MM hm Ihe American Legion mm WALKERTON ** MM M M MM H W mm r RESERVE PLACE IN CLASS NOW! /y 1 h+Ki Call -586 - 2038 rfOT Ak \ K ^C^HONIEMAKERS Why pay rent all your life? Build or buy your own home now. Start investing in your future. We will be most happy to discuss a home mortgage loan with you. Our mortgage rates are reasonable. Fanners State Bank Os Wyatt Wyatt - Walkerton MEMBER FDIC

Liberty, Wilson Coal and Grain Co., Lakeville. Fiberglass Eng ineering, of Walkerton. Shoemak er s Welding, of North Liberty. Fair Oil Companv. of North Liberty. and Jim s Automotive Service, of Walkerton. Ihe IV Auction is the major fund raiser for the local public television station. The donated items will be auctioned off with the money raised going to Channel 34. Ihe public television station broadcasts "Sesame Street" and other children's programs, public affairs programs, quality drama and many more programs. Ihe local Channel 34 campaign was conducted by Mrs. Joan Schmeltz and a team of area volunteers. New Jersey has the greatest population density in the U.S. It has an average of 953 people on every square mile. :DR. ELLIOTT FRASH,, OPTOMETRIST 413 Michigan St., Walkerton 9:00 - 5:30 Thursdays 4 Call 586-3722 For Appointment ! 26tj13 .