The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 October 1979 — Page 4

OCTOBER 4. 1979 THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

EDITORIALS

A START The Walkerton low n Board last week held an informal meeting that found about 1(X) local businesses and industries invited to attend. The meeting was to informal^ discuss pollution . . . both industrial pollution and litter, which is so obvious in many areas, particularly in the business section. Although nothing of definate solutions or really defined problems came of the meeting, the seed was planted by the Town Board that they have received complaints and that in their feelings something must be done in these respects. They did not take a stand of "either or ". they simplv in this inaugural effort.tried to let the various persons know that there was a problem and that the Board was aware of it and to get, through a sense of pride and knowledge of the fact, the individual businesses and industries to do something about the problems at hand. Ihe problems that befront businesses with litter and industries with pollution are completely different. The initial meeting was well worth its while, but if the Town of Walkerton is really concerned about these two problems, thev should be handled differently. It is certain that the Town itself does not have laws and ordinances to cover all the situations and much of the problem today would have to be handled by state, federal or county ordinances concerning especially pollution. As far as the litter goes. that is covered on state highways ano right-of-ways alreadv. but in both cases, enforcement is next to impossible. If the Tow n is going to continue this program, they will have to draw up ordinances to take into consideration the local situation that exists basicallv in the business area. Let the other problems such as industrial pollution, etc., be handled by those who have the matter at their discretion now. The seed has been planted ... it is the feeling that the Town of Walkerton is still going to pursue this to some degree and certainly those that were in attendance, and it wasn't a bad representation at all, are aware and at least for a while will be aware of the situations. The campaign that was suggested can be moderately successful in educating the public themselves, and actually they are the main violators of litter problems. It is the wrong time of the year for a clean up. spruce up campaign, with winter just ahead, but at least the problem has been brought to light and in away that should not have offended anyone . . . it should just have made them aware of what the Town Board, through complaints and comments, feels is a problem that needs attention now and in a continuous fashion. W^emembel^S WHEN... (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS)

1974 Many of the merchants of Walkerton are this week offering Friday night specials which appear in this issue of the paper. These various bargains will be good on Friday evening only from b:00 p.m. until closing. The Walkerton Jaycees traveled to Plymouth of Saturday to attend the Region 11 fall social meeting where they received three honors. Walkerton was awarded the Region 11 softball trophy; the Region golf trophy plus receiving a National Director Award of Honor 1909 North Libertv's 1969 football homecoming queen candidates are Diane Burkholder. Brenda Shoemaker. Pamela Stewart. Caroline O Blenis and Anita Stevens. The Shamrocks will host Knox on Friday evening at " 30 p.m. Dr Walter M Denaut. Walkerton. died on Mondav. September 22 at the LaPorte Hospital. Dr. Denaut had practiced dentistrv in Walkerton since Julv of 1926. At the market this week round" steak was selling tor $1.09 a pound; a roiled beef roast at $1 09; round tip roast at 99 cents a pound; hot dogs at "9 cents a pound, smoked sausage at ^9 cents a pound; platter bacon at ”9 cents a pound; margarine at six tor SI (X); a gallon of Dean s Vim at Scents Birdseve awake at three nine ounce cans for 51 00; a halt gallon of Sealtest ice cream at b 9 cents. Campbell's tomato soup at 10 cents a can a quart of miracle whip for 49 cents and lettuce at 19 cents a head. 1964 Ihe 1964 65 enrollment figures for North Libertv's Schools show a total of 882 students, compared to a figure of 82b last year. However, this sear s figures includes kinder garten which has 61 students enrolled I he 1965 new cars and trucks are being shown this week tor the first lime with open houses at both

Walkerton Ford Sales and PowellMann Chevrolet-Olds. 1959 The North Libertv Lions served over 500 hungry people at their chicken barbecue held at the Libertv Park on Saturday night. There has been a lot of talk about a Rescue School being started in North Liberty. The time is here to start one. The school will be held on Thursday nights. You must be 18 years or over, to get in; anyone desiring to take the schooling should report to the police station for more information about the school. All CD. Police and Firemen are especially asked to attend this school. The North Liberty Woman’s Club held their first fall meeting Friday at a tea for members and guests The theme — Dutch Cupboard — was adopted from the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival where thev bring in their products, hand woven rugs and fabrics, pewter, candcl making, etc. The program was devoted to exhibits of local works of art. 1954 Dav light Saving Time which has been in effect m Indiana since the last Sunday in April, will give way to Central Standard Time on Saturdav. September 25. Change your cUkks and watches back one hour. The Studebaker Corporation is holding a gigantic rally on Sundav afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium for the purpose of previewing the 1955 line of cars Ihe Grand Opening of Wayside Florists, I S 30. Hamlet, was held on September 25 and 26. Joseph Anderlohr is the proprietor 1944 Plans for continued production at the Kingsburv Ordnance Plant Seven after the fall of Germany were revealed today. September 28. bv Major I H Phillips. Commanding Officer at the plant In a communication from Colonel T. ( Gergcr. Ordnance Department.

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■ Within the past tow years a sweeping overhaul of Indiana s criminal laws has been undertaken by special study commissions and the General Assembly It represents a landmark undertaking A revised state penal code went into effect tn 1977. a new set of laws to deal with juvenile crime issues will activate next month and an altered corrections code is scheduled for implementation next year The changes had the effect of wiping out a number of provisions mat had become obsolete They also make it possible for the state to strike out in new directions in dealing with crime and criminals, in the hope of administering criminal justice more efficiently The legal system in Indiana now has better tools with which to cope with crime issues No doubt, experience with the new system will reveal the need for modest adjustments to it The revisions have constructed a foundation on which new concepts can be built One of them is the community-

Field Director of Ammunition Plants, it was stated that "present plans contemplate continued production at this facility during the period between the fall of Germany and the fall of Japan. The extent of readjustment in production schedules during that period cannot be determined at this time, however, the closing of the facility is not contemplated. New shoe stamp coming. Anew shoe stamp to become good November 1 was announced by the Office of Price Adminstration. Gasoline — A-12 coupons, good through September 21. Meats. Fats — Red Stamps A-8 through Z-8 and A-5 through G-5 good indefinitely. A full program of contests, discussions. and round table talks have been planned for the North Judson Muck Crops Show, to be held there Thursday and Friday. October 5 and 6. 1929 At Globe Clothiers, downtown Walkerton, new fabric — new stvles in suits were selling for 535.00 to $50.00. The Northern Indiana Public Service Company has declared its intention of removing the 550.00 service charge which it collects from all users of electric current at Koontz Lake. The 550.00 was charged before the customer could get the service. INDIANA TO RECEIVE 55,168,800 FOR HOME WEATHERIZATION The largest amount ever available for home weatherization in a single year. $5,168,800 will be received by the Indiana Office of Community Services Adminstration, according to Jean Merritt, executive director of the state agency. These funds, from the federal Department of Energy, will be made available to 24 Community Action Agencies and four Area Councils on Aging which cover all of Indiana’s 92 counties. Ihe period of the grant is fiscal 1980 October 1. 1979. through September 30. 1980 "/X public hearing concerning this project will bv held during October of this year." states Mrs Merritt She adds. "Ihe funds

Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R Bowen

based corrections program which emphasizes rehabilitation in a setting where ’he motivations of home fam । ly and employment offer greater potential for success The new correction code also envisions devices by which a criminal offender can compensate his victims Among other things, it allows prisoners to be employed by private concerns, with income to go to the victims as well as to the inmate s dependents Another innovation is Indiana s violent crime victim s assistance law. which is not operating because the legislature did not provide enough money to run the program Legislative attention needs to be given to this program so it can become an effective way to assist the victims of crime In order to insure that the new codes are fully effective and to make provision for any necessary adjustments. I recently reorganized the Indiana Criminal Law Commission to monitor the new criminal justice codes on an ongoing basis and to come up with recommendations to deal with any shortcomings that emerge

will probable reach the agencies involved earlv in January. 1980. Allocations by county has not been determined." Mrs. Merritt explains. "Weatherization involves insulating, caulking and otherwise making the homes of the disadvantaged as weather-tight as possible. This provides a three fold benefit. It conserves energy. It reduces fuel bills, and it provides comfort for the householders." Eligibility for home weatherization is determined on the basis of household income. To be eligible, a householder must have a yearly income at or below 125 per cent of the poverty level established by the federal Department of Energy. These figures are: Size of Non-farm Farm Familv Unit Familv familv I 5 4.250 $ 3.638 2 5.625 4.800 3 7.000 5.963 4 8.375 7.125 5 9.750 8.288 6 11.125 9.450 Non-farm families with more than six members should add $1,375 for each additional familv member. Farm families with more than six members should add $1.162.50 for each additional familv member During the past three years of the weatherization program in Indiana. $".800.(XX) has been expended to weatherize approximate ly 8.600 homes. During the coming fiscal year, the funds for weatherization will be available sometime in January . 1980. WILDLIFE TODAY Three weeks ago a new Wildlife Management District Biologist set up shop in Northwestern Indiana. My name is Roy Grimes and I am a 19 77 May graduate of Purdue Uni versity. I have spent the last two years in Southern Indiana as a Forester at ( lark Slate Forest. I am very excited about making mv home and working with wildlife in Northern Indiana because the area has so much to offer the person w ho enjoys the out of doors Northern Indiana. District I. is

one of the 13 Wildlife Districts designated by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and is comprised of Lake. Porter. LaPorte, Starke. St. Joseph. Marshall. Elkhart, and Kosiciusko counties. This region contains the three largest natural lakes of Indiana. Wawasce. Maxinkuckee and Bass Lake. Additionally. due to the wide range of habitat types common to this district (wetlands, forest, prairie, and farmland), the diversity and abundance of w ildlife is terrific. Generally speaking, my responsibility as District I Biologist is to provide technical assistance or wildlife informantion to any individual or organization that requests my aid. More specifically, my duties as biologist will be to implement Division of Fish and Wildlife programs such as the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP), the new Classified Wildlife Habitat Act. the Sorghum Food Plot Program. Highway Roadside Development, conduct public appearances and field demonstrations. manage lease programs financed by the Quail Habitat Stamp, handle depredation cases, the Hoosier Big Buck Program, conduct wildlife surveys, and to provide information to the public via the media. With the cooperation of concern ed individuals and organizations, combined with the aforementioned programs. I believe the future of wild populations in Northern Indiana is very bright. Although nature dealt a wicked blow to wild life through her past three winters, we have learned from this and by creating more adequate winter habitat can help wildlife cope with winters to come. I am very eager to meet the challenge confronting me as a District Biologist and 1 hope to hear from, meet and or work with as many district residents as possible during the years to come. My office is located on Potato Creek State Recreation Area in St. Joseph County and my hours, although somewhat seasonal, are from 7;30 a.m. to 430 p.m. week days. if you have any questions or problems concerning wildlife write Rov Grimes, District Biologist. Potato ( reek State Recreation Ar ea. North liberty. Indiana 46554. or call I (219) bsb 818 b.