The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 September 1978 — Page 4

SEPTEMBER 7, 1978 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

EDITORIALS

“ENERGY MONTH” Energy and energy conservation is not a new word or a new measure we must face up to, it is just one that has been magnified time and time again in the past couple of years. How well everyone can remember the past couple of winters, first when shortages of natural gas had an effect on this area, people were asked to turn down thermostats, conserve in every way possible, etc. Then last year, a man-made crisis, the coal strike that lingered on and on put heavy drains on the coal supplies at that time and the brownouts, restricted useage and so forth again made us more than aw are of the energy situation. Our natural resources that supply this energy are taken for granted. For years and years heavier consumption has been the unthought of thing . more and more “conveniences" of the modern day of living depend on energy of one form or another. It is hard to find even the smallest of household, industry or business jobs any more that do not depend on energy to help us with the task. Even in such little things as brushing of teeth, drying of hair, and on and on, now all can use at least a little bit of energy. In relation to this fact. Governor Otis R. Bowen recentlv signed a proclamation that designated September as “Energy Month". This is another of those things w hich w ill not really effect our lives, there will be no drastic changes in the month of September because of this, it is just one of those things that is being put into proclamation form and w ill get some publicity to make the people think about it and just possible, and we mean possibly, give a little thought to conserving of energv. There are a lot of types of energy that we come into contact with and take for granted every day. Electricity if probably the most used and also mis-used of any. Os course oil and oil-related products ranks high and not as much at this time but in the very near future the heating of homes, schools, businesses, etc., will play a heavy part. And more and more we are hearing and seeing two other forms of energv plaving an important, or at least what will probably be an important part in our lives, that being nuclear and solar energy. However, to just ask someone, or even to tell them to conserve energv as our natural resources aren’t unending, means very little. There may well be an automatic warning installed in the very near future to remind some of us in this area however, one being a great increase in the price we now pay for electricity (if the proposed NIPSCO) increase to the Town of Walkerton goes through) as electric bills may go up as much as 55 to 60 per cent. Also there is still always talk in the not-to-distant future of gasoline being as high as SI.OO a gallon. These forced type of reminders might do quite a job on a lot of people. But back to the “Energy Month", all people need to become a little more aware of the energy situations and this is just one little way of hoping that before it gets critical again that the seed may be planted and eventually grow in the minds of Hoosiers all around the state. There is no doubt that all of us could save some energy each and every day and without any sacrifice. Very few people got “hurt" with the extra conservative measures of the past two w inters, the extra light not buring or the display sign not on 24 hours a day did little to effect one's way of life or business. Maybe we should all pitch in and make this seemingly unnoticeable proclamation really mean something. We are not too old to learn and now w ould be just as good a time to start conserving as later when it max be necessary. And you will find it’s cheaper too, which is more than just a side effect for most people. Anyone interested in finding out more information on how to begin an energy awareness program or interested in receiving some money-saving home energy efficiency tips, are encouraged to contact the Indiana Department of Commerce. Energy Group. Inquiries should be sent to 115 North Pennsylvania St., Consolidated Building. Seventh Floor, Indianapolis. Indiana 46204 or call 317 633-6'53. THANKS I hanks to the low n of Walkerton for the spraying for mosquitos at the John Glenn football field. I his sure made attending the game a much more pleasant evening for all involved. This type of service is one that really adds to the convenience of having a town that has this type of facilities available to help make the town a more pleasant place to live.

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1973 The John Glenn football team lost their opening game of the season at Bremen by a score of 26-0. At the market pork chops were $1.29 a pound; pork roast at 99 cents a pound; ham slices at $1.49 a pound; smoked ham at 99 cents a pound, slender sliced meats at two packages for 89 cents; bologna at $1.39 a pound; a gallon of Vim at 99 cents; eggs at 69 cents a dozen for medium size; tater tots at two 16 ounce packages for 49 cents; ba nanas at 12 cents a pound; grapes at 39 cents a pound; honey dew melons at 79 cents a piece and carrots at two pounds for 29 cents. 1963 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Anderson, former area residents who have been operating a bowling alley in

Jhree Oaks, Michigan, have purchased the Liberty Lanes from Mr. and Mrs. William Hostetler. They have taken over operation of the Lanes and will also operate the lunch counter in the evenings. The Walkerton VFW Post team with the Civil Defense Police will offer a reflector type tape program for bicycles of the Lincoln Township and Walkerton children on Saturday. Walkerton’s first annual men’s handicap golf tournament has been planned by two golfing enthusiasts, Lee Welch and Bill Baker, and will be held on Sunday, September 22 at the Eberhart Golf Course in Mishawaka Thirty-three boys are on the North Liberty Shamrock football roster for this year and they will open their season on Saturday as-

■ At a recent governor s conference on library and information services, state officials and library specialists examined a number of issues which relate to the future of these institutions. We live in an information-rich society, in which facts and data are accumulating at a dizzying pace and knowledge is snowballing at a rate faster than we can absorb it However, the library— a venerated American institution — now seems to be less relevant to many of our citizens, who seek out the ready availability of radio, television. newspapers, mass-circulation magazines and inexpensive paperbound books as their sources of information Library users, as a percentage of the population, are few in number In my opinion, libraries are an essential public service But if they are to receive the public and financial support required to enable them to remain in operation, we must learn why people are not making more use of them Are other sources of information meeting peoples needs 9 Are libraries

ternoon here at home against Jimtown. The people of Walkerton should feel very proud of the fact that 42 boys signed up to play football this fall. The football squad opens its season under coach John Bingaman on September 13 at North Judson. 1958 Amid considerable confusion which can be expected for the first few days, the local township schools got underway Tuesday of this week. Several new problems confronted both the front office and the students this fall. The total enrollment for this fall at North Liberty is 770 students. There are 212 high school students; 117 junior high and 441 in the elementary. Blue ribbon winners are the Indiana State Fair included Marv Ann Beasics. Sharon Hay. Dan Baughmen; white ribbon winner, Jack Jackson; green ribbon winners, Sharon Clingenpeel and Steve Toth, Jr. Iwenty-three are enrolled in the North Liberty kindergarten for the fall term. 101 l Road commission said this week that the Indiana Toll Road is not going into the motel business on the Northern Indiana Toll Road. Eleven youths and two counselors from the Pine Creek and North Liberty Church of the Brethren participated in the National Youth (onference of their denomination at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, August 25-29. A fire in the kitchen of Welco Restaurant at 9:00 a m. Tuesday morning did approximately S3OO damage to the equipment and restaurant. The blaze started from the french fryer and followed the air vent to the roof. 1948 The second peacetime draft in the United States began registering young men between the ages of 18 and 25 on Monday of this week and will continue through September 18 to complete the work. The first peacetime draft started in October 1940. With the inaugeration of nation-wide-worldwide air parcel post September 1, the United States now boasts one of the most modern expeditious delivery services in the world. Plans are being completed for

Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R Bowen

too remote from their potential users? Do libraries have what people want? A discussion of library needs is especially appropriate now, because many of the facilities endowed by the Carnegie Foundation are nearly three-quarters of a century old and require modernization or replacement Most legislators — who. after all. appropriate the money — hear about library needs only from the librarians, not from the public served by these facilities If library services are not a priority for the people in a community, they will not be a priority for elected officials at either the state or local levels who write budgets and raise the money to fund them If we are to increase the usefulness of our library system, we need to tie together our statewide system in a more effective way We must somehow span the distance between the source of information and the person who would benefit from it If that is to be achieved, the public must participate in the planning.

the flower show to be held at the Masonic social room in North Liberty on Friday. September 17. Planned by the North Liberty Woman's Club the affair is in charge of a committee which hopes to have entries of many flowers and arrangements in spite of the continued dry weather. The Indiana State Fair will open on September 3 and run through the 11th in Indianapolis. Continued activity on the part of the officials of the North Liberty Community Club has resulted in the assurance by State Highway officials that the desired foot bridge across the creek at the east edge of the town will be built in time for school opening. Some guys get bees in their bonnets. but Gus Schult/, troubleshooter for the local telephone company, has got bees in his closet . . . the one where he and Mamie keep their nice Sunday duds. At last report Gus has killed 105 little bees with an untold and

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undetermined number yet to go. Gus thought of calling the village bee keeper. Art McKesson, but as Art had gone to church himself, he wasn't available. 1943 North Liberty gets a war-work industry. A company has been formed which will operated as Ilie Specialty Company, and which has secured sub-contracts from the Mishawaka Woolen Co., a subsidiary of the U. S. Rubber Co. The sub-contract calls for the buffing of parts that are used in the manufacture of rubber gasoline tanks used in bomber planes. The work will be done by women and while not difficult, requires time. A total of 618 pupils were enrolled in the North Liberty School in grades one to 12 when the school reopened for the fall term this w eek. I he Liberty Nursery has opened a branch sales room at 444 Fast LaSalle St.. South Bend, with a full line of nursery items according to Ford Wesolek. manager.

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