The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 December 1978 — Page 4

DECEMBER 14, 1978 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

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DON’T HELP THEM This time of the \ear may be a time of joy, happiness and the spirit of giving, but it is also the time of year when “other things" can happen as well. This has been the case around both the cities and the smaller towns. It seems several break-ins have occured in Walkerton, both residential and otherwise, with the result money and or items that could be sold easily and quickly having been taken. The pattern and thoughts arc that it is juveniles doing this and their targets have included homes that are empty, or other buildings where some mones or items such as radios, guns. etc., may be found without much chance of being caught. We should try to stop this or at least make the job much harder for those guilty parties. An unlocked door while one is away, even if just for a short time. A window that can be opened from the outside, or an isolated window that can be broken without attracting much attention are all favorite targets of entry for this type. Leaving items in unlocked cars and trucks, especially where they can easily be seen is another easy mark for someone looking for that quick theft and run. In the larger cities, several types of “gimmicks" are popular along with just simply taking something from parked cars, trucks, vans, etc. It has been reported that on more than one case, in the cities, a little game of two persons or more following a car with just the woman driver in it. being rammed from behind at a stoplight or stop sign, and when the parties get out to look for damage, the second party in the quilty car quickly jumps in the ladies' car and drives away . . . maybe just for a couple of blocks, but in such cases the cars are left running or at least keys in them with the ladies' purse still laying on the seat. This is the ultimate target . . . the purse with maybe the Christmas shopping money that is more than usual at this time of year. Many more little "gimmicks" and tricks have and will again occur. It is not unusual for persons to jump into cars with doors unlocked when stopped at a stoplight, cars being watched as shoppers load them with items and then return for more shopping, the theft of cars themselves when carlessness leaves them an open target, etc. You can goon and on but this will never stop. It can, however, be slowed down, by a little more caution and effort by the general public, both at home and away from home THEY ADD A LOT Maybe it seems like it isn't that close yet. Maybe other matters enter in. but it seems that this year the outside Christmas decorating is either not going to be done by a lot of people or is way behind the normal schedule. There is something about the holiday season that really is aided by the many decorated houses and businesses where gaily colored lights and displays seem to help everyone get in the Christmas mood. The simple lighting of an outside tree, the lining of porches, roof edges, etc., with colored lights, the displays that many people go to a lot of trouble and expense to set up in their yards, on their porches, against their houses and even on their roofs, all adds greatly to the season. And yet this year these seem to be behind time. For many years, in Walkerton anyway, the Chamber of Commerce sponsored an outside Christmas decorating contest with various categories. True, the prizes won would never offset the cost and effort involved, but were a great sense of pride and help to generate the enthusiasm that resulted in many outdoor displays. This is not done any more and often the decorations still are laying in the closet, packed in the basement or maybe even not present any more to be display ed. Each and every little bit helps and the gaily decorated and lighted streets make it really pleasant to travel around and look at this time of the year. We hope many still have the time and desire to share in the special part of Christmas that everyone can enjoy. bM. WHEN... (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS)

1973 Th Jack Huffcr family lost their home and belongings in a fire Thursday afternoon, December b. The Huffers lived on Tamarack Road They have two children, a boy and a girl. The boy is one year old and the girl is three. Clothing is needed No one was injured in the blaze. The appointment of postal careerist Mr. Joan I. Shoemaker as Postmaster at North Liberty was announced on December b bv G. H Hammerstein. District Manager, Fort Wayne. The Falcons rallied past Bremen on Saturday night for the 56-51 victory The Shamrocks toppled Akron ""b-bS on Saturday night for their victory. At the market chuik roast is at 59 cents a pound; swiss steak at 99 cents a pound; stew meat at $1.19 a pound; minced ham at $1.29 a pound; cheese spread at SI 19 a pound; 1% milk at 99 cents a gal lon. cream cheese at three 8 ounce packages for $1.00; egg rolls at 45 cents a dozen; walnuts at 79 cents a

pound and 10 grapefruit for 99 cents. 1963 Sharon Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Smith. Walkerton, received word on Wednesday. December 11. through the high school principal. Mr. Amsler, that she was chosen as the St. Joseph County winner of the DAR Good Citizen contest. A family shoe store to be known as Don's, operated by Don Bottorff, of Donaldson, will open soon in Walkerton at 611 Roosevelt Road. The first day of collecting for the Salvation Army drive to be used in Walkerton at Christmas time this year netted a total of $84.73. It appears after the first snowfall of any significance this past week end that not only is State Road 23 neglected in the plans of the State Highway Commission, but also that it had been forgotten about more locally as this old road was completely passed up in any sanding or salting operations to cut the glare of ice it developed. All day Monday and early Tuesday 23 was a

real hazard to driving as the snowpacked road was extremely dangerous. 1948 Ray Olson, of Koontz Lake, who has operated a garage in Walkerton several years, has perfected a new piece of machinery which he has a patent pending. In explaining the new tool. Mr. Olson stated that it is one-man operated and will do the work formerly done in garages by large hydraulic presses, which requires two men to operate. Harold C. Chaney tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Town Trustees for the Town of Walkerton at its regular meeting Monday night effective December 31, 1948. He will be succeeded by Harry C. Doll, of the fifth ward, who was appointed by the Board of Trustees. The official family of the town of Walkerton feels a just amount of pride in the new rest rooms recently completed. This includes the members of the Town Board and the members of the various departments including the Police which has supervision over the restrooms. 1943 Farmers who have sufficient income to require filing at declaration of estimated 1943 income and Victory Tax are required to file and make a payment on or before December 15, unless they complied with this requirement on the September 15th date that applied to most other persons, explains Robert Hannegan, Commissioner of Internal Revenue. A total of $429 was collected for the United War Fund from residents of Walkerton and Lincoln Township according to Mrs. Clarence Shultz and Roy Hanson, cochairmen of the drive. One of the most impressive training programs in modern war in dustry was reported at Kingsbury Ordnance Plant where it was announced that over MX) members of the shell-loading establishments personnel have completed govern-ment-approved courses in job relations training since the training program was instituted in April. Tenants in West York addition will gather in the housing administrative offices next Sunday. December 12, at one o'clock, to witness the seating of a new tenants council, elected last Monday in the third semi-annual election. North Liberty Girls Lose To Two Opponents The North Liberty girls basketball team lost two games in the last week. On Wednesday, December 6. they lost 40-31 to a determined New Prairie team. Kelly Medlin led the scoring for Liberty with 14 points. Jill Knowlton added 10 for the Shamrocks. Defensively Shelly Wilcox was the leading rebounder with 10 and Jennifer Maenhout had eight steals. On Monday, December 11 North Liberty lost 44-29 to a fast Clay High School team. Jill Knowlton was the leading scorer with 15 while Jennifer Maenhout was second with 10 points. Sandy Miko grabbed 11 rebounds for the Shamrocks. The North Liberty record is now 2-4. The North Liberty B-Team dropped to a 1-4 season with loses to both New Prairie and Clay. Scores for the two games were New Prairie 18. North Liberty 10; and Clay 17. North Liberty 10. Box Scores New Prairie fg ft p Spear 1 3 2 Sebasty 4 3 0 Stickler 5 1 4 Gadacz 5 0 4 Blad 0 0 1 Moore 0 0 1 Cavin 11 2 TOTALS 16 8 14 North Liberty Maenhout 3 0 3 Wilcox 0 0 4

Knowlton 4 2 3 Medlin 7 0 5 Miko 0 11 Morey 0 0 1 • TOTALS 14 3 17 Clay fg ft p Deckler 0 2 1 O'Hare 5 2 2 Stinson 6 0 0 Curtis 4 3 1 Fiore 0 0 4 Byrd I 1 3 Belcher 1 0 1 Oxley 0 0 1 Wenz 1 0 0 TOTALS 18 8 13 North Liberty Maenhout 4 2 0 Medlin 0 0 5 Wilcox 0 0 3 Knowlton 4 71 Miko 0 2 5 Morev 1 0 0 TOTALS 9 11 14 Culver Triumphs Over Shamrocks In Overtime By Harry Griffey So far this season the Shamrocks have had trouble getting started in the first quarter and it has hurt them later on. Saturday the visiting Shamrocks had that same problem as they met the Culver Cavaliers. They only scored eight points in the opening quarter against 19 for Culver. Only two Shamrocks were able to tally while four of the Cavaliers scored. During the next stanza the Shamrocks found the range and outscored the host team 16-8 but still trailed at the half 27-24. The Cavaliers came roaring back after Jeff Martin brought the Shamrocks to within one by hitting one form about 6 foot. The Shamrocks made two free throw s out of four and then the Cavaliers scored the next 12 points before Liberty answered at 3:10 with a short jumper by Jeff Martin. As a matter of fact the only Shamrock to score any field goals this quarter was Martin. The Cavaliers had increased their lead to 11 by the end of the period. The game got going fast and furious in the fourth period with John Gouker hitting a side shot and Todd Allsop two charity tosses. Scot Burke answered with a jumper from the top of the key but Gouker had found his spot on the side and fired in another one. Mishler hit a jumper, Don Higgins two charity throws and then they let Gouker drill another one from the side. After Allsop put in two free throws the Shamrocks pressed but a long pass to Higgins gave the Cavaliers an easy bucket. Culver increased their lead to 15 at 3:25 on a turn around jump shot from the key by Greg Mishler. Shamrock Gene Davis hit a free throw and a side shot and then steals by Vanderhagen, Bruce Griffey and Davis brought them with six at 59-53. At 1:44 Allsop fouled Mishler who made both shots but Gouker got one back at the charity stripe just seconds later. Vanderhagen stole the ball and threw a great pass to Griffey who laid it in. Gouker got three more free throws and Davis made one from the side

Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation QUESTION-ANSWER BOX PATRON: I noticed that the cumulative building fund tax rate payable in 1979 is 25 cents per SIOO assess valuation. What is this fund used for an does the tax rate change each year? SUPERINTENDENT: For 1979. the 25 cents cumulative building fund tax rate will bring in $35,b59. This fund is used for the remodeling and repair of existing buildings, plus building new sites such as parking lots and tennis courts. This 25 cents tax rate runs for a five year period and then the school board decides to reduce it. keep it as it is, or raise it (maximum rate is $1.25 per year) for another five year period. The new five year period begins in 1980. I I will recommend to the board that they should consider raising the rate for 1980 because of extensive work needed on the heating and I wiring systems at Urey Middle School in the near future.

making it 63-61 at :05. Davis sank another one on an inbounds steal to tie the game 63-63. In the overtime Higgins scored the first 6 points before Gouker got one and Griffey hit a lay-in after a steal to bring them close 69-67. Higgins got another one at :53 but Burke fouled Griffey who sank both free throws. John Summers tied it again at 71-71 with a tip-in. Mishler score from outside and Higgins iced it by hitting on both ends of a one-and-one. The Cavliliers backed off and let Davis get a basket at the buzzer. Higgins had a game high 22 points and Mishler 21, Rogers 14 and Burke 12. Liberty was led by Davis with 19, Griffey 16. Jeff Martin 14 and Gouker 12. Shamrock B-Team Wins Fourth Paced by Scott Pinkowski’s 11 points the Shamrocks beat the Cavaliers B-Team Saturday night 45-31. Tied at halftime, the Liberty defense held Culver scoreless in the third period while they scored 12. Balanced scoring by Pinkowski, 11; Dave Hartsough. 10; Dan Stevens, 9; and Brian Donathen. 7, led the way to the win. One thing that bothered me is the cheer at the end of the game that taunted the Culver fans because their team lost. A cheer of this type has no place in a ballgame whatsoever. Since when can North Liberty fans rub it in on our competition? Let's be good sports both in winning and losing. I hope that this was the last time we will have to hear Shamrock checrlead ers and fans shame themselves in this manner. Box Score Culver fg ft fu p Mishler 77 9 2 Rogers 7 0 0 3 Higgins 6 10 12 4 Burke 4 4 5 3 Allyn 0 0 0 1 Wagner 0 0 2 2 Young 3 0 1 3 TOTALS 27 21 29 18 North Liberty Griffey 7 2 4 5 Gouker 4464 Allsop 0 4 4 5 Price 0 0 0 0 Martin 7 0 2 3 Davis 8 3 5 4 Vanderhagen 3003 Summers 10 0 1 O'Connor 0 0 0 0 Donathen 0 0 0 0 Lcmert 0 0 0 1 TOTALS 30 13 21 28 Score By Quarters N. Liberty 8 24 34 63 73 Culver 19 27 45 63 75 PHOTOS 1 BY MICHAEL Free Lance Photographer WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARIES PORTRAITS ° CANDID SHOTS MICHAEL PEARISH P. 0. Box 153 Walkerton, Indiana Phone 586-3570 After 6:00 p.m.