The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 21 June 1979 — Page 8

JUNE 21. 1979 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

LET FREEDOM RING!

The ringing of bells throughout this entire country will again be heard this coming Fourth of July to celebrate the birthday of these United States. What started out as a small scale idea has now spread to national participation. Through the years, the sound of bells has been the sound of freedom. It still is. but for a while some of the meaning went out of our Fourth of July celebrations. It mas have been because guns and firecrackers were a reminder of war and the nation was sick of wars. But the sound of bells has no such association, for they are the sound of freedom, a plea for peace. The ringing of the bells originated nationwide in 1%2 in Connecticut through a local radio station which urged that everyone, everywhere ring bells to celebrate our country's birthday. The response was tremendous with hundreds of patriotic organizations willing to participate. The late President Kennedy endorsed it. ' Bells.'' he said, “mark significant events in men's lives; birth and death, summon the community to take note of things which affect the life and destiny of its people. The Liberty Bell rang to tell the world of the birth of a new country's freedom . . . when bells ring on the Fourth of July, think back on those w ho lived and died to make our country free and receive with courage and determination to keep it free and make it greaters." Every bell that rings on Independence Day is a spiritual descendant of the Liberty Bell, and every bellringer should know a little of its history. There is no proof that a bell was rung on July 4. 1776, but it did ring on Monday, July 8. to call the people to hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence. And for a quarter of a century before that, the Liberty Bell had been heard in Philadelphia. The Liberty Bell was ordered from England in 1751 with a portion of the Biblical passage engraved upon it: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land and unto ail the inhabitants thereof." (Leviticus XXV:10). Upon being tested, it cracked but was twice recast. Weighing a ton. it was small conpared to Big Ben which weighed thirteen times as much. But it was large enough to annoy some of the townspeople w ho though it to be too loud and too large as to be dangerous. The bell must have sounded to call the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. John Adams stated, “The second of July. I~'6. will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. lam apt to believe that it will be celebrated successive generations as the great anniverWALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS The Board of Trustees of the lown of Walkerton met in regular session Monday. June 18 with members Elkin. Prentis and Rizck present Hughes Associates, represented b\ Bob Sante, was present and recommended to the board that the HUD Area project be accepted as presented to the lowest bidders lor the first four homes to he repaired. S A W. Construction was awarded contracts to do the work on the Virgil (ripe and Arietta Goff homes. Eisenhour Siding received contracts for the Harold Whitaker and Edward Bracich homes after a motion was presented, seconded and carried by the board. Residents of the Glenn L addition and neighboring area, were present to inquire about the progress in that area. President Elkin reported to the group the engineers

sary festival." But he was two days early and it was not until July 4. that the whole Declaration of Independence was adopted in the form in which we know it today. On the following Monday, the liberty Bell rang to summon the poeple to hear the reading of the Declaration. Bells rang all day and almost all the night. By the end of the Revolutionary War when the Liberty Bell once again rang, the custom of celebrating the Fourth of July had spread through the land. Iwo hundred and three years of freedom. Colonists struggling in a vast new world; Valley Forge; Fort McHenry; Bull Run; Appomattox; Flanders Field; Argonne; Midway ; Normandy; Korea; Berlin and Vietnam. Men and women always trying to preserve what they believe in. In the song, "America" written by the Reverend Samuel French Smith, and first publicly sung in Boston on July 4. 1832. the last three words of the first stanza are "Let Freedom Ring." Through the years, the sound of bells has been the sound of freedom. The ringing of the bells on the Fourth of July w ill be sponsored by Orville Easterday Unit 189. American Legion Auxiliary and its Junior members. If each of us took the time to find a bell, however small to ring it; to explain to our children why we rang it; to read a paragraph or two from the Declaration itself, what would happen? Nothing visible, really. And yet. each one of us would have done something of deep significance. It would be an affirmation, a symbol, to use Lincoln’s words, "that this Nation, under God. shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth." So — Happy Birthday. America. Let the bells ring out in every city, town and village in the land, and let us resolve, from this day forward, to guard our precious heritage w ith the courage and determination of our forefathers. Let Freedom Ring, loud and clear, as we join together in the ringing of the bells. We ask that any individual or club participate by bringing a bell, old or new; cowbell, sleighbell or whatever is available, to the mounted bell near the refreshment stand at Place Park at 2:00 p.m. to ring along with the community church bells which will all ring for freedom. The large mounted bell is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy Smith and is from the former Hill Grove School in Johnson Township. The Smiths have been most gracious in loaning the bell each year for this event and it is greatly appreciated. Let Freedom Ring. were still working on the problem and that a State Highway representative had been in the area and recommended grading along State Road 23 and the placing of culverts at drives in order to allow the natural flow of water to continue. Superintendent of utilities. Marvin Williams, asked permission to lay a water main before this work be done. A motion was made, seconded and passed to do this if funds are available. The residents of Glenn-L also brought up a grievance of a public nusiance and business at 122 Grissom Drive. A letter will be sent to the owner at this address asking for any wrongdoings to be corrected at once. There will also be posted speed limit signs for 20 miles per hour on Sunset and Grissom Drives in Glenn-L and on Virginia Street from the intersection of Indiana 23 west to the city limits. Iwo permits were accepted for building providing all building codes be met. I hese are to Lynn Brownlee on Harrison Street and B. E Williams for a metal building

behind Hook’s Drug Store on State Road 23. Ron Gifford, attorney for ther Walkerton Economic Development Commission, appeared before the board and presented to the clerktreasurer the official papers pertaining to the revenue bond issue for the American Roller Company. The president then presented and read the proposed Ordinance Number 1979-3. an ordinance authorizing the acquisition, construction and financing of economic development facilities, the issuance and sale of revenue bonds to the cost thereof and other matters relating thereto in full for first reading. It was moved that the proposed Ordinance 1979-3 be passed on first reading. This was seconded and the board passed unanimously. President Elkin then announced that the second reading of the ordinance would take place at the next regular meeting of the Council on July 2. 1979. A final settlement agreement in the matter concerning Northern Indiana Public Service Company. FERC Docket No. ER7B-509. was signed by the board members on the recommendation of the town attorney. Letters from the Indiana State Board of Health in regards to PRM 78-9 Requirements Submittal CI 80361 01. and Sewage Works Project. were read and discussed. Also claims 352 through 380 were approved and the meeting was adjourned. WILDLIFE TODAY By Jim New Wildlife Division of Fish & Wildlife If there is one statement that can be uncategorically made concerning wildlife, it is that there is constant change. When each biologist takes a look at a particular problem he will usually use his background knowledge plus what he can gain from study and formulate a method for solving the problem. If the biologist works at the problem long enough then he should be able to implement his ideas. Once this is accomplished the biologist has a decision to make. He can sit back and relax while his solutions arc being worked out or he can move on to other problems. I have just reached this point. Nearly all the programs that I have pushed for are now wrapped up in the S.O.S. (Save Our Small Game) program. It is certainly one of the most ambitious programs presently underway in the midwest. I feel that I have contributed what I could and now must move on. 1 have just recently changed jobs. 1 will now be working in the Environment Section. My job title will be Wetlands Biologist. Basically my responsibility will be to administer our wetlands preservation policy and to identify wetlands for purchase. As we acquire these properties I hope to help in their development. Wetlands are our most valuable natural resource, and they arc also receiving the greatest pressure for development. It will be a challenge. For more than twelve years my Wildlife Biologist position was also a challenge. It was made tolerable and in fact gratifying by you people. I have never worked in an area where the general public was as informed or as helpful. The news media have always printed any material we felt necessary for public information. And you the public have always been there to help. There will be a new biologist writing for you in the near future. If you show him the same cooperation you have shown me, his job and his accomplishments will be great. And for all the help you have given me. I just say Thank You Very Much. Can you imagine the traffic jam if cars were built to run only as fast as the drivers could think?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Northern Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Socitey is in need of volunteers for the 1979 Fall Read-A-Thon program for St. Joseph County. Read-A-Thon volunteers are a vital part of the success of the program in the 27 county area. There role entails contacting principals. scheduling and conducting assemblies, and contacting local businessmen for prize donations, fheir support and enthusiasm in the St. Joseph County schools, educators and youngsters who participate. The volunteers are as active or as inactive as they want and arc involved with the program from late August until mid-Novem-ber. Anyone interested in the MS Read-A-Thon program should contact the Northern Indiana Chapter at 226 West Wallace. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 or at 219/456-2167 by July 27. 1979. SERVICE NOTES Marine Corporal Raymond C. Price, son of William L. and Mary B. Price of Route 2. Box 449, Walkerton, Ind., has been promoted to his present rank while serving with Ist Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, based at Camp Pendleton. California. A 1977 graduate of LaPorte High School, he joined the Marine Corps in Jaunary 1976. Marine Lance Corporal Arthur D. Harrrington Jr., son of Arthur D. and Mary L. Harrington of Route 1. Box 93, 1100 E, Grovertown. Ind., has been meritoriously promoted to his present rank while serving at Ist Marine Division, Marine Corp Base. Camp Pendleton. California. He received the accelerated promotion in recognition of outstanding performance, duty proficiency and demonstrated professional abilities. A 1978 graduate of OregonDavis Hist School, Hamlet, Ind., he joined the Marine Corps in Mav 1978. INDIANA EVENTS Gasoline at high prices and in short supply won't dampen the Hoosier spirit, as the last half of June provides plenty of parades, festivals and Hoosier Hospitality dose to home for Midwesteners. If you wait anxiously in front of your color television set each January 1 to view the breath-taking Pasadena roses you won't want to miss the Richmond Area Rose Festival June 20-24 (Wayne County). For a rose-lover, television simply can't take the place of a delightfully fragrant stroll through acres of greenhouses. Hayes Arboretum. private gardens and downtown Richmond's Promenade. Nostclgia buffs can enjoy concerts in Glen Miller Park, antique cars, a Sunday parade and a variety of contests. Bluegrass has come a long way from the hills of Virginia and Kentucky to the Jay County Fairgrounds. The Jayland Bluegrass Festival in Portland June 22-24 will be alive with foot-stompin’, handclappin’. mind-soothin' music. Semi-professional musicians will perform in a banjo contest, oldtime fiddlers contest and a gospel bluegrass show for your enjoyment. Brown County's numerous contributions to Indiana culture will be honored with the first annual exhibition of sculpture and fine arts by present and past Hoosiers. The Nashville Ramada Inn Convention Center is the site of the Indiana Heritage of Arts exhibition June 22

- July 1. Relive the Civil War Days during a re-enactment of battles and life styles by President Abraham Lin coin and approximately 500 Unioi and Confederate soldiers in th< Billie Creek Village in Rockvilfi (Parke County) June 23-24. You'l be at liberty to inspect the soldiers encampments and battlefield and attend the Grand Military Ball ot Saturday night. You may think mermaids are just fantasy but folks in North Websh (Kosciusko County) might disa gree. This center of Indiana's lak< region is the setting for the annua Mermaid Festival June 23-30 Festivities include a Mermaid Bali Mermaid Parade and Tournamen of Knights. Other activities in elude waterball contests, motocros races, a garden tractor pull, greas ed pole contest and much more. Formerly a stagecoach road house, the Mansion House Inn ii Centerville (Wayne County), wii provide a rustic setting for Quilts and Needlework June 23 - July 4 This display of beautiful and ere ative needlework, new and antiqin quilts is nationally recognized and annually draws visitors from man\ states. The "Beast of Busco" is th< guest of honor in absentia during Turtle Days in Churubusco (Whit ley County) June 27 - 30. The sighting of this giant turtle in 1949 led to a thorough but vain search for the great creature. Nonethe less, this community hosts an an nual celebration, including food games, amusement rides and, ot course, the Big Turtle Race. A parade, rocket launching, an show, games and amusement rides are just a few of the activities offered to visitors of the Salamonie Summer Festival in Warren (Hunt ington County) June 29 - July 1 Canoe races on the Salamonie River and musical shows are also part of the entertainment offered at the 13th annual festival. The engine sounds may be dis ferent. the speeds may be slower but the excitement of the Twelve Mile "500" Riding Lawn Mower Race in Twelve Mile (Cass County) June 29 - July 4 will be just as contagious as that of the Indy 500 Thirty-three daring drivers will run for the pole position in a 12-mile race scheduled for July 4 following several days of qualifications and activities in Plank Hill Park. Intrigued by the creation ot glass? Then you'll look forward to the Elwood Glass Festival (Madi son County) June 24 - July 4. Browse through the unique world of beautiful and practical glass during a tour through Elwood's famous glass factories. A ilea market, art show', baking contest and carnival rides are just a few ot the added attractions of this sum mer excursion. Freedom is more than a word — it's away of life and Hoosiers celeb brate this glorious heritage annual ly at the Freedom Festival in Evansville (Vanderburgh County! June 23 - July 7. From the heart ot downtown Evansville to the banks of the Ohio River, visitors will enjoy a parade, fireworks, queen pag eant, art show, a 10-mile foot race as well as a bicvcle race. It's a safe bet that people who sleep like a baby don’t have one. Helps Shrink Swelling Os Hemorrhoidal Tissues caused by inflammation Doctors have found a medica tion that in inane cases gives prompt, temporarv 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* No prescription is needed Prepa ration H Ointment anti sup positones Use only as directed