The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 5 October 1978 — Page 2

OCTOBER 5. 1978 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS I'he Walkerton Town Board met in regular session Monday night with William Elkin, 0. C. White, Jack Rizek and Michael Corbett present The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented and claims bO2 to 630 were approved and signed. The Board discussed the properties that have been condemned by the Town of Jackson Street at 601. 603 and 605. After a discussion. a motion was made by Rizek, seconded by White, to order the owner to bring the two properties at 601 and 603 up to standards required and to demolish the building at 605. The St. Joseh County Health Department had sent a letter to all government bodies in the county suggesting that they adopt an ordinance requiring the wearing of helmets while on motorcycles. The matter was discussed with the town attorney and he suggested the town wait for the county to act on a matter such as this before the local board takes any action. Jack Powers, of the Powers Oil Company, requested permission to turn his gasoline contract over to Welco Truck Stop for the remainder of the year. The board accepted his request and the change will take place at 12:00 noon on Saturday. October 7, 1978. Utilities superintendent, Marvin Williams, expressed his concern of the vandalism done at the Walkerton Youth Building. He requested putting mesh on the windows. He also asked the possibility of putting a new roof on the structure. He was asked by the board to bring in prices on materials for these projects. Police chief Lewis Whitaker submitted his September report for the Walkerton Police Department. It disclosed four criminal arrests, 27 traffic arrests and one parking arrest. In looking ahead to the winter months. Whitaker requested that all volunteer with four wheel drive vehicles, tractors, snowmobiles, etc., for used during emergency situations, to register at the Walkerton Police Department to compile a list of potential help if and when it is needed. Fire chief Gene Brems reported on the fire department for the month. They has one training session. one fire drill, one fire, one mutual aid call w ith a total of 41‘/j man hours in September. The Board discussed the selling of the Urey Park and after the discussion a motion was made by Rizek. seconded by Corbett, and

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carried, to not sell the property at this time. । A discussion with the trustees of the involved townships was held on the fire contract w ith no agreement reached at this time. Junior Miss Names Chairmen Os Committees The 1978-79 seventh annual Walkerton Area Junior Miss Pageant is underway according to general chairman. Larry Setnor. The pageant committee held its first meeting at the Jaycee club house Tuesday. September 26, at 8:00 p.m. to appoint this year’s chairmen. Choreography will be under the direction of Mrs. Regg Williams who has done an outstanding job in previous years. She will be assisted by Miss Diane Gjemre. Other chairmen include contestant and publicity, Mrs. David Bottorff and Bill Holland; production, including stage, lighting and sound, Tom McGee; judges and awards, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Bigler; and finance, tickets and programs, John McGee and Jeff Badgely. This year’s theme will be centered around the new disco version of the famous musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” A title has not yet been selected. Anyone with any ideas may submit their title by attending the next meeting. All suggestions are welcomed. The Junior Miss Tea has been set for Thursday. October 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the J & J Restaurant, Walkerton. Rep. Mangus Asks For New PSC Legislation State Representative Richard W. Mangus (R-Lakeviile), on September 20, asked the Legislative Services Agency to prepare legislation which would substantially reform the structure of the Public Service Commission (PSC) to “restore lost public confidence in utility regulation and to prepare Indiana for federal action in the energy area.” Mangus, now serving on a spec- < ial interim study committee on ! utility ratemaking, wants to increase the commission from 3to 5 1 commissioners, and create the job of executive administrator to re- 1 lieve commissioners from routine 1 staffing and office management chores. ’ The two new commissioners 1 I would come from economics or en- '

gineering backgrounds, Mangus said, pointing out that the only professional requirement under current law is that two of the three commissioners be attorneys. Because of the complex economic and technical considerations revolving around rate cases, Mangus said he believes input other than from the legal field is essential. Since the commission is a “quasi-judiciai” not a strictly judicial body, there is no compelling reason to dominate it with attorneys, he declared. Further, he noted that several witnesses which have appeared before the study committee have commented upon a public dissatisfaction with the PSC. and perhaps a larger commission from varied fields would help restore lost credibility. “Testimony presented to our committee about the potential impact of President Carter’s energy program indicate it would increase the burden upon the PSC threefold." Mangus said, also in support of a larger regulatory body. Mangus’ proposal would place the responsibility of selecting the two new commissioners on the legislative leadership, rather than with the Governor who would retain three of the five appointments. Under this plan, one commissioner would be selected by the Speaker of the House and one by the President ProTempore of the State Senate, subject to the advice and consent of the chairmen of the standing legislative committees. He contends the administrator position is justified in that it would allow commissioners more time to study and participate in rate hearings. COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 4:15 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball teams to host North Liberty. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn cross country team to host LaVille. 4:30 p.m. — North Liberty cross country team to travel to Culver. 7:00 p.m. — John Glenn freshman football team to travel to Fairfield. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary to meet. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton Tri Kappas to meet. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 1:00 p.m. — Walkerton Woman’s Community Club to meet. North Liberty cross country team to run in the Notre Dame Invitational. 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn Falcons to host Northern State Conference foe New Prairie in football. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 2:00 p.m. — North Liberty Shamrocks football homecoming game with South Central. Crowning of the queen will be at halftime. John Glenn volleyball team to host Knox. Oregon-Davis and Culver. 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. — Presbyterian Church Fellowship Club fried chicken supper and bazaar. MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball team to travel to Triton. Walkerton Rainbow Girls to meet. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Northern State Conference cross country meet. 4:00 p.m. — North Liberty volleyball team to travel to New Prairie. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball team to travel to Fairfield. Walkerton Lions to meet. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 12:00 noon — Walkerton Chamber to meet. Council on Aging of Starke County to meet at 152 W. Culver Road, Knox. 4:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman football team to host South Bend St. Joe. 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn volleyball team to travel to South Central.

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6:30 p.m. — North Liberty volleyball team to travel to Bremen. John Glenn Band Receives First Rating On Saturday, September 30, the John Glenn High School Band traveled to Lebanon, Indiana, to compete in the Central Indiana Marching Band Festival, a marching competition that is held each year by the Lebanon Music Boosters. The Marching Falcons performed Onward Christian Soldiers, Hill Where The Lord Hides, and The Firebird, under the direction of Drum Major Mary Capek. The Band did perform well, and the Glenn band was one of the six Class C Bands in a field of 13 competing that received a First Division Rating. Congratulations to Mr. Bloomfield and the 64 members of the John Glenn Marching Falcons, and good luck at the NISBOVA contest.

MAX E. STEELE, INSURANCE NOTARY PUBLIC 110 South Maple Street Phone 656-4641 North Liberty, Indiana Public Auction l am moving out of the state and selling household and garage equipment. 4 miles south of Walkerton on State Road 23, next to Northern Indiana Tool Company. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 11:00 A.M. Sofa bed and chair; 2 recliners; R.C.A. 23" television; Zenith portable television; table lamps; hurricane lamp; leather inlayed coffee table; living room set; stereo & radio combination; large ceramic Christmas tree; Bean table; 9x12 oval braided rug; misc. pictures; waterfall front dresser; glass door gun case; utility table; single bed-complete; full size rollaway bed; cord organ; 4 maple chairs; dinette set with 4 chairs; 6 channel Bearcat scanner; AM FM radio; wall clocks; 36 gas range, Universal; Philco refrigerator; toaster; dishes; mixer; 13’ upright freezer; Signature dryer; wringer washer; lawn chairs; rocker; crock pot; utility stand; throw rugs; 3 piece bedroom set; 9x12 oval rug; complete full size bed; chest of drawers; pinball machine; bumper pool; misc. pots and pans, wooden table and 4 captains chairs; pole lamp; children’s games; tapestry; boys bike and many more household items, air conditioner. Misc. tires; lawnmower; 19/2 Oldsmobile - fully equipped - 66.000 miles; 1974 Vega G.T. Hatchback - 46.000 miles; 1976 American Motor Matador - fully equipped - 42.000 miles; ALL CARS ARE IN TOP SHAPE AND RUNNING CONDITION; garage equipment and stock; misc. hand tools; large air bumper jack; hydraulic bumper jack; ton and half floor jack; complete wheel balancing equipment; battery charger, 6 & 12 volt, heavy duty; 13 13 x 8 trusses; numerous auto wheels; complete ignition cabinets; full line Puralator oil filters; many more items. ALL THE HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND GARAGE EQUIPMENT IS CI EAN AND LIKE NEW CONDITION. Personal Property Os HAZEL & CARL SWOPE Lunch Served By The Koontz Lake Firemen's Auxiliary Not Responsible For Accidents AUCTIONEER — DON GREEN < lerk — Leo Murphy Ringman — Keith Amor

Len Jaske On Anderson College Football Team Len Jaske, son of Sylvester Jaske, is playing running back for the Anderson College Raven football team. According to head football coach Kevin Donley, the 6’l", 205 pound sophomore will strengthen the offensive effort this season as the Ravens play a 9-game schedule in the Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference. Jaske is majoring in business administration at the 61-year-old four-year liberal arts college. Jaske attended John Glenn High School where he received Class A All-state linebacking award. The auctioneer interrupted his chanting to announce that someone in the audience had just lost their billfold containing SI,OOO and that we was offering a reward of S2OO for its return. Up came a voice from the back of the hall, "I’ll bid $210!”