The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 May 1979 — Page 4

MAY 17, 1979 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

EDITORIALS

JUST THE BEGINNING I he last part ol Max and the early part of June each year is a time that features one of the highlights in the lixes of many young people as they, at this time, receive their high school diplomas. This alone probably means more to them than exen the receixing of a college diploma should thex choose to seek further education after the completion of high school Even though the closing exercises of a school means so much to the students now. it probably will mean much more to them in the future. Uertamlx the beautiful ceremonies and all that goes with it means a lot. but it is after thex are out of high school and entering into the adult way of life that the fond memories and appreciation of their school days really comes back to them. twelve vears max seem like a long time to the student xxho is 18 and receiving their diploma this year. It is . . . it is two-thirds of their lives. Howexer. it thex think this seems long now. just wait until the many xears that he ahead arrise and pass. Memories that seem trifle at this time will be hallowed in the years to come. I hat same twelve years will be a short part of their lixes in another 10. 15 or 20 years. It then becomes a much smaller part of your life. Maybe it is the first prom, a basketball or football game, a schxxil play. xxorking on the yearbook or some other activity when everything seems to go wrong. Or maybe it is that little bit of trouble in one class, or an act vou were involved in that wasn't just quite right. It could be the extra time spent to be sure the grades were up to par. Perhaps the time in the classroom and the extra curricular actix ities seem so minor now but really they aren't. These things are what lives are built on . . . the shaping of your future. The time spent in school is time that x\ ill never be matched again regardless of what path of life each and everyone follows. Time seems long to you noxv. but just think for a few minutes. It has been in the lifetime of many people today that such taken for granted things as the car. the more refined uses of electricity to cook, refrigerate, do so many daily duties were not present. Certainly no one knew of airplanes 75 years ago let alone space capsules and travel from earth to other foreign bodies. Walking on the moon was unheard of when you were born. The sending of pictures and other tacts from other planets back to earth are almost taken for granted but transporting a picture such as television or the more sophisticated gadgets of today was just a dream not too many years ago. Yes. these past twelve years the graduates of today have lived may seen’ like a long time to them. But really this in only the beginning. You are about to accept a different way of life whether or not you are ready for it. This depends on largely on you. You have had help . . . much more help than you can realize in these first 18 years. The most of it naturally comes from home, again whether or not you recognize it. The next most influential fact of your young lives has to be your teachers and your years in school. Again, it may not be realized and appreciated, but these two factions, along with your own attitude, has basically formed the mold for your lives from this point on. Only now you are going to be the one who will have to start making the decisions, accept the responsibilities and simply control your own destiny . Time is a great teacher and even though you may now feel that you have learned “about everything" you will soon find out that time has only included you in its classroom for a very short period. The commencement you are about to participate in means just w hat it implies . . . it is just the beginning ... not the end.

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1974 The North Liberty High School Band participated in the concert held on Saturday. April 27, at Westview High School, near Shipshewana, and received their 7th consecutive superior rating. At the market pork steak is at 69 cents a pound; pork roast at 59 cents a pound; stuffed sausage at 79 cents a pound; cottage cheese at 49 cents a pound carton; cake mixes by Betty Crocker at 39 cents a package; Hi-C drink at two 12 ounce cans for 25 cents; red radishes, cole slaw or cherry tomatoes at 39 cents each package and cabbage at 19 cents a pound. An open house will be held on Sunday in celebration of the 25 years that Mr. and Mrs. Roy DeSimone have had the Walkerton Nursing Home. 1969 Larry Charles and Duncan Mitchell have been announced as the valedictorian and salutatorian. respectively. for the senior class at John Glenn High School. The John Glenn junior class will present the broadway play, "Bcrnardine," written by Mary Chase, author of "Harvey" at the auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights. Northern Indiana Public Service Company asked the Public Service

Commission of Indiana to approve a general increase in gas rates, the first since 1948, for gas customers served by the utility in the northern third of the state. At North Liberty High School covaledictorians are Christopher Anderson and Dennis Clark and Douglas Anderson has been named salutatorian. The annual junior-senior prom for John Glenn High School will be held on May 9 at the high school with the theme being "Scarborough Fair.” 1964 New Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Board members elected are Carroll Zartman, Earl Smith, Dr. William Carter, George Parks and Elburt Place. On Friday. May 22, at 6:30 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Clark, of North Liberty, are being honored with a community carry-in dinner in recognition of the many years of service that they have given to the North Liberty Schools and community. 1959 I he V.F W. sponsored Kadets of North Liberty, will appear at the "Old Timers" football game this Saturday, May 9, at 1:45 p.m. They w ill have five to six minutes of the drill field. Edward Sousley American Le-

Time Trials for 500 Continue

Competition for positions in the starting lineup for the 63rd annual 500-Mi Ie Race on May 27 will reach its climax this week-end during the final 13 hours of official time trials—seven on Saturday and six on Sunday. Gates to the grounds will be opened at 9 a m. each day with trials from 11 to 6on Saturday and from noon to 6 on Sunday. Only the 33 fastest cars and drivers will be eligible to start the $1,000,000 event behind the Ford Mustang pace car and track activity is expected to reach its peak as the 6 o’clock closing time nears. Two trophies and special cash prizes totalling $4,500 will be at stake during the closing minutes of the program. The driver of the car “on the bubble." in danger of being knocked out of the Race Day lineup as the slowest of the 33 eligible starters at that time, will receive the Standard Oil Sportsman’s Club trophy and $2,500 from the Central Indiana Standard Oil dealers and jobbers. The driver of the car at the head of the qualifying order when the 6 o’clock gun ends his chances of earning a starting berth, will receive the Hoosier Companies' AMI (almost made it) award and $2,000. The Speedway management also has posted prize money of $3,500

gion Post 365, North Liberty, will hold a meeting for all boys who want to play baseball this year in the Junior Legion baseball program. Viewing with concern Indiana's upsurge in traffic fatalities since the first of the year. Governor Harold W. Handley today proclaimed the month of Max as the states official "Vehicle Safety Check Month." An "Achievement" and "Senior Class Night" is being planned to be added to the school closing ceremonies at North Liberty High School this year to be held on Friday. May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the gym. It is felt that parents should have the opportunity to be present for the final recognition of the students who have achieved highly in their various field of endeavor during the 1958-59 school year. The special Senior Class program honoring the 1959 graduates is designed principally to recognize outstanding academic achievement

■ In the coming weeks, elderly Hoosiers and certain other citizens will receive information about a new program designed to help them offset rising fuel costs It is the result of a program sponsored by the state administration and enacted by the legislature. Under the program, eligible citizens can receive up to S2OO in annual assistance in paying electric and fuel bills Eligible persons include heads of households who are 65 years old or older and whose income meets standards set by the General Assembly For example, a twomember household with a yearly income below $4,160 would qualify for help Also eligible are blind and disabled individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income under the Social Security Program These heads of households qualify regardless of age. People will be notified about the program through special notices mailed with their electric bills The notices will explain steps that must

Janet Guthrie, only woman ever to drive in an Indianapolis 500-mlle race, hopes to improve on her ninth-place finish last year when the $1,000,000 event Is run for the 63rd time on May 27.

each day, to be shared by the six fastest qualifiers, and an additional $5,500 for the 10 fastest qualifiers . on an overall basis in the starting 1 lineup. Several rookie drivers, who

and to present special awards to the deserving students. An interesting program will be provided for the new members of the North Liberty Lions Club, their wives and guests, as the Charter Night for the newly formed club will be held on Thursday, May 21. Official recognition of the beginning of work on the new elementary school is scheduled for next Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. with ground breaking ceremonies at the site of the building at the southeast corner of Virginia and Washington Streets, Walkerton. 1944 By decision of the officers of the Alumni Association. Walkerton High School the annual banquet has been discontinued for the duration. The difficulty in obtaining food, the fact that so many alumni are in the services and away at war work, prompted the action. Walter Baker is president of the group. Claude E. Houser. Walkerton

Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R Bowen

be taken to qualify for assistance After June 15, applications will be available through all Indiana electric utilities. Trained people at each utility will help applicants fill out the form When making application, proof of age must be shown. Blind or disabled applicants who receive Supplementary Security Income should have a recent disability payment stub as evidence. Applicants also should have a recent electric bill, heating bill and a list of sources ol household income A person does not need to heat with electricity in order to take part in the program Benefits will apply to the 1979-1980 heating season The Community Services Administration, which sponsors the program, has provided a toll free number for further information That number is 1-800-382-4604 Individuals also may write Project S.A F.E , 20 North Meridian Street, Suite 212, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

lacked sufficient practice time to make their qualification attempts last week-end, will be challenging the more experienced veterans for the starting spots still open

and Christian G. Wolf. North Liberty, were successful in the primaries Tuesday, when they were nominated for the offices of Sheriff and County Commissioner (third district) respectively, on the Republican ticket. The Walkerton-Lincoln Township Schools must continue to operate without a superintendent, as the School Board failed at its meeting on Wednesday night to hire one to replace J. M. Sellers, recently resigned. ( ommencement exercises for the senior class of Walkerton High School will be held on Thursday evening. May 18. There are 26 candidates for graduation. 1929 I wenty-three seniors, nine girls and fourteen boys, will graduate from the Walkerton High School Wednesday night. May 15, after completing the four-year course. The big 3-day sale, sponsored by 30 cooperating merchants of Walkerton, is now on.