The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 March 1979 — Page 4

MARCH 22, 1979 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

EDITORIALS

THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON In the old C hinese custom this may be the year of the goat, but in modern Hoosier customs, this is certainly the year of the Dragon! On Saturday a dream will come true for 12 boys, their coaching staff and for a community of some 1500 people as almost the entire southern central section of Marshall County will go south for one of basketball's biggest thrills, the right to compete for the state championship of basketball in Indiana. With just four teams remaining, the thrill of competing at the state final level has been reached. This alone has to be the biggest thrill for about any Indiana boy who runs un and down on the hardwood, or even for many w ho don't . . . but throw the ball at that hoop on the side of a barn, on the garage over the driveway, or just about anywhere a basket can be mounted for that form of entertainment. The Argos Dragons and their coaches Phil Weybright and Lee Zumbaugh, have won the hearts of all on their way to Indianapolis and Market Square Arena. They not only went through a season of perfect basketball, really only being threatened on one occasion, but have withstood all challenges along the way. big and small. From their first sectional game against Bremen, a team they had battered twice before, they were threatened with the fact they just possibly were looking ahead and how many times has this happened in tournament basketball, the present challenge not taken seriously as one looks forward. Then the big emotional game against Plymouth, in this one they were fighting more than a basketball team, they were fighting a lot of press and comments about the small school with the weak schedule, the fact so many said they hadn't played anyone. Then came the final sectional game, against LaVille. again that third meeting of a team they had beaten twice and the team that seriously threatened them some six weeks earlier in the finals of the Bi-County. They withstood all this and easily captured their second straight sectional title. Then came the regional and even though they were playing another smaller school. Whitko. most were writing them off at this level. The story since has been one of almost imagination. First the win over the small school with the fine record, then the thumping of the big school with the big team, a half a foot a man larger. On to Fort Wayne and two more victories, one over the “hofne team” Ft. Wayne Harding who had racked up five straight victories in strong competition on the gigantic Memorial Colesium floor. Marion was next, a team that has won it all and a team that has been in the final four on several occasions as it is one of the larger schools in Indiana today and for some years. The games were classics, but the winners are truly classy. Never to lose their poise, always to obey their coaches and with a strong desire not often seen in small schools anymore, they went about their winning ways and whether you call them lucky or just plain good, they got the job done and have reached the pinacle of desire, the trip to the final four. It would almost seem too much should the Dragons bring home a state title. It could happen, it possibly won't. But win or loose here is a team that has done wonders for small school basketball again in Indiana, something that has been needed for years as the fame and fortune stays almost entirely with the large schools. At a time when class basketball is a serious topic, and not one that is all that bad for the small school. Argos is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the most famous of small school victories in Indiana, the Milan win in 1954. in away that only a class and talented team can do. We join “almost everyone" in wishing this group of boys and their school officials and coaches, the best Saturday. They have earned the respect of all their conquerors as well as all fans with their "Year Os The Dragon". A LITTLE HELP IS NEEDED If there is one bad thing about the coming of spring and the warmer weather, it is the melting of the snow and ice and finding underneath the left overs, dirt, trash, etc., accumulated over the months. After that melting takes place, the scene is one of dirtiness and trash. Mother Nature will come along and take care of the dirt, here spring rains will scour away the dirt and grime, the remnants of sanding streets and highways, etc., but she needs a hand in getting rid of the trash and litter that is evident everyw here. It is the time w hen everyone can help by doing a little work outside in yards and along the roads and streets by their homes to help get the ravages of winter removed so the beauty of spring can take over and be enjoyed to the fullest. It is a lot easier if everyone helps just a little and then let nature take its course. F^remembe^^W (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS)

1974 Giris' State delegates from the Orville Easterday American Legion Post, Walkerton, were recently selected with Rashel Jackson and Laura Carter receiving the honors. Alternates are Vickie Capek and Melody Myers. Lincoln Township 4-H'ers will be canvassing the town of Walkerton on Sunday asking for donations to combat cancer. At the market chuck roast was selling for 09 cents a pound; chuck steak at 89 cents a pound; ground beef at 89 cents a pound, slender sliced meats by Eckrich. two packages for 89 cents; bulk bacon at 89 cents a pound. Pillsbury cake mixes at 37 cents a box; orange juice, two 16 ounce cans for $1.00; Banquet chicken at $1.99 for a two pound

box; oranges at 79 cents a dozen and mushrooms at 89 cents for a pound. 1969 Boys' State delegates are Eric Johnson. Don Hendricks. Jack Wardman and Kevin Hanni. selected by the Walkerton American Legion Post. A one-car accident on the curve one mile north of Walkerton on State Road 23 early Saturday morning injured three young men from Walkerton when the car in which they were riding left the roadway, shearing off a power pole and striking two trees before coming to a stop The Walkerton United Methodist Church will at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, break ground for their new church. The site is

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■ According to State Police projections. at some point between mid-April and mid-May, Indiana will record its 55,000th traffic fatality since records of traffic accidents have been maintained. Based on past accident statistics. the 55,000th fatality has at least a 50 per cent chance of involving a drinking driver, a 33 per cent chance of involving a youthful driver, probably will occur between midnight and 1:00 am., likely will be a male driver and will take place within 25 miles of the victim's home. As State Police Supt. John Shettle points out: "We know number 55,000 will appear on our statistic sheets and we are powerless to prevent it — only to delay the inevitable This casual slaughter goes on day-in and day-out, so routinely that people just skim the statistics in the newspaper to see how many were killed the day before. These fatalities have names, ages, families and unfulfilled futures and people outside law enforcement treat them only as numbers.’’

across from the new John Glenn High School on Georgia Street. 1964 The Walkerton Lions Club and their guests which included the 1963-64 basketball team of Walkerton High School, completely enjoyed the talk given by South Bend Central’s coach. Jim Powers. Also during the evening. Carlos Arce, a senior member of the basketball team, was presented the Lions Club Award for 1964 by Harold Rizek, a winner of the award in 1953. Miss Terry Keck has been selected to attend Hoosier Girls’ State representing Walkerton High School. The alternate delegate is Patricia Baker. Miss Sue Klinedinst has been also selected to attend representing Grovertown and her alternate is Miss Sharon Awald. A steering committee has been formed to plan the formation of a Walkerton Community Council. The purpose of the council will be to afford a means for the parents and youth of the community of Walkerton to help solve their problems. In the South Bend Community School Science Fair held at Washington High School last Saturday, several students from North Liberty High School won honors. Winning ribbons were Julie Eberly, Doug Anderson, Mark Holderread, all Sth place; and Janet Shupert won a 4th place. In the high school the only winner was Karen Kane with a 4th place ribbon. 1959 A meeting to organize private kindergarten for next year has been set for April 14 in the Methodist Church. North Liberty. Markets have ground beef at three pounds for $1.39; rib steak at 59 cents a pound; smoked sausage at 59 cents a pound; hot dogs at two pounds for 89 cents; pork loins, pound 49 cents; fryers at 89 cents each; roasts at 49 cents a pound; ice cream at 59 cents for a half gallon; head lettuce at two for 29 cents; radishes, bunch 9 cents; fresh cauliflower, head 35 cents; and a stalk of celery at 15 cents. The seniors from North Liberty High School left on an early class trip. March 22. when it was good bye Potato Creek, hello Broadway for the 34 students. Ervin Stuntz, owner of Stuntz Pine Forest, is taking an important

Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R. Bowen

The superintendent says that 25,000 of Indiana s traffic fatalities were caused by drinking drivers Traffic deaths for 1979 are running ahead of the 1978 fatality toll. Although State Police believe that icy roads and adverse weather have contributed to this trend, the role of alcohol cannot be underemphasized. Statistics show that a drinking driver is now involved in more than half of fatal accidents. Therefore. State Police are stepping up enforcement against drinking drivers Shettle has instituted special task forces of troopers throughout the state whose primary objective is to search out and take proper enforcement action against the drinking driver “who feels he has a license to kill on our highways ' ”Our primary target for 1979 is the drinking driver.” the superintendent comments. "I have directed our department's enforcement personnel to seek out, arrest and prosecute the drinking driver.

part in the big International Flower Show which opened in Chicago March 14. The huge display of flowers at the Amplitheatre will be shown in front of a background of hundreds of pine trees. The pines or a large part of them, are from Stuntz Pine Forest. 1954 All over St. Joseph County today people are pitching in with their time and money to head off a dangerous problem in our county health. We have suddenly discovered that the situation of our hospitals is dangerious; that 310 new beds and their auxiliary facilities must be added immediately if our families are to be secure. The hospital fund drive has a goal of $125,000 for St. Joseph County to be raised. Claude E. Houser, of Walkerton, has filed as a candidate for sheriff on the Republican ticket. Mr. Houser served as sheriff for one term. 1947-48, rendering a service that was highly commendable. Residents of Walkerton and Lincoln tow nship contributed a total of $1,024.90 to the recent March of Dimes Campaign. A man was shot by police officer Arlow Bussie at 3:30 a m. Tuesday morning after failing to drop the butcher knife he was carrying. The suspect left home about 30 minutes earlier following an argument. The suspect is reported in good condition. Walkerton and North Liberty schools, along with all of the other schools in St. Joseph County, and in seven other adjacent counties, have been selected for a trial test of the use of a vaccine which is believed to be the answer for the prevention and control of polio. The new Dairy Queen store which is operated by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Feece and Mrs. Grace Bollinger, is about ready to open for business. James Capek, recently discharged from service in the U. S. Marines, has purchased the barber shop, 720 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, and took possession on Monday morning. Three chairs will be operated by Mr. Capek, Jim Taylor and John Landis. 1944 Responding in a fine way to the urgent plea for used household fats, Indiana women saved an turned in 404,486 pounds so far this month. The goal is 414.000

pounds. The consolidated school band of North Liberty and Walkerton will present its annual Spring Concert at the new school auditorium in Walkerton on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Charles Cripe. Jr., who has been employed in the Walkerton Post Office for 24 years, has resigned his position to accept the appointment as rural mail carrier for route 2. out of Walkerton. The crop of peaches in this vicinity will probably be cut short this year according to John Haag, large grower of fruits of all kinds near Walkerton, due to the cold weather. 1929 The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Better Dairy Sire Special train of ten coaches will stop at Tecgarden Thursday afternoon. April 11. It will carry 50 purebred dairy’ bulls selected from the nation's best herds and w ill be for sale. The Northern Indiana Public Service Company which serves this community with electricity has asked authority to issue and sell $1,000,000 par value of s’/i per cent preferred stock in a petition filed with the Public Service Commission of Indiana. The U. S. Civil Service Commission has announced an examination to be held at Plymouth as a result of which it is expected to make certification to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of fourth class postmaster at Teegarden. The compensation of the postmaster at this office was $585 for the last fiscal year. Some actors think that if part of their costume is yellow, they will have bad luck. Helps Shrink Swelling Os Hemorrhoidal Tissues caused by inflammation Doctors have found a medication that in many cases gives prompt, temporary relief for hours from pain and burning itch in hemorrhoidal tissues.then helps shrink swelling of these tissues caused by inflammation The name Preparation H K No prescription is needed Preparation H Ointment and suppositories Use only as directed