The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 31, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 January 1980 — Page 4

JANUARY 10. 1980 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

editorials

SHORT SESSION BETTER THAN NONE AT ALL I he Indiana legislature convened this week in Indianapolis and tin v are in what is known in Indiana .is a "short session' lor stars and sears in Indiana the Legislature met esers other seat unless special sessions were needed hi emergency situations. 1 his attempt to run the business of the state on an esers other sear basis and especially as times changed forcing so much more business to be handled, it was finally approved a fess sears ago to meet annually Add to this the fact that the legislature onls met for some three months as their working days schedule was always too short and the furious actions, trading, manipulating, confusion, etc . of the last fess dass found a lot of legislation being handled on rather uncertain terms Fhe short session in the even sears calls for onls 30 working dass. this still not enough time, but certainly much better than the former esers other sear basis. There has been a lot of talk that the legislature should be in session almost sear-round. I here is a lot of reason to believe that more time is needed to handle the business of the state, especially when the state becomes a little more and more involved in the operations of all in the state sear after sear. Indiana legislators are really part-time employees . it is a necessary thing for them to hase other employment as the time spent and the money paid for their duties as lawmakers is too small for full-time for anyone. It is strange that operating the business of the state, naturally a multi million dollar job in evers respect, is still treated as a part-time job for those entrusted with this responsibility. At ans rate, what is now law as far as the legislature is concerned will hase to remain that way for a few years. The short sessions were started mainly due to the fact that budgeting for the mans facets of operating the state could not be done tin a two year basis with the constant rising prices, the added services needed, etc. As this session unfolds, no major legislation is expected, as this is still rather reserved for the regular terms in the odd years. Howes er. a lot of important decisions will be made and a lot of not-so-important decisions will come up for consideration as the session continues on through Januars and • February. Most of the bills hase already been introduced and in the coming weeks we will be hearing more and more about different matters to conic before both the house and the senate. It would do all well to follow as closely as they can the actions in Indianapolis and also to not be afraid to write or call your representative or senator on matters coming up Ihcs will listen to you and regardless of what mans people think, those representing us in our area of Indiana are interested in their constitu ents. W^EMEMBE^^ (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT NEWS/

1975 Robert Frame, 15, 903 Van Buren Street. Walkerton, was injured when the truck he was riding in rolled over twice throwing him from the vehicle on Fridas afternoon. Januars 3. He was a passenger with Larry L. Heimer. Jr.. 902 Ohio Street. Walkerton. The mishap occured on L’. S. 31. in Marshall Counts. Last winter Americans bs the millions turned to the task of conserving energy. That same effort is needed again this winter. The energs crunch is still with us. Ihe St. Joseph Counts Park and Recreation Department has announced the plans for the 4th annual W inter Sports Festival to be held on Saturdas and Sundas. Januars 18 and 19 at the Bendix Woods Park from 12(0 nixin to 6:00 pm. dails Alternate dates are Januars 25 and 2b 1970 The North Liberts Shamrocks came up with their first win of the season Saturday night as thes sol idly defeated the Argos Dragons 78-48 in a game plased on the North Liberty floor The Januars meeting of the Walkerton Lions Club will be a big affair Ihe Lions will be hosts for the John (Henn Honor S«Kicts on Januars 27 with the dinner to be held at the American Legion At the market whole hams were selling for 69 cents a pound; I bones or sirloin steak at $1 29 a pound; porterhouse steak at $1 39 a pound, bacon at 69 cents a pound; beef liver at 59 cents a pound; minced ham at 99 cents a pound; Stokely sale of whole kernel corn, cream style corn, early June peas, shellic beans, cut wax beans or deluxe plums, five cans for SI.00; irovy bar soap, four bars for 25

cents; Hills Brothers coffee, two pound can for $1.39; and Minute Maid orange juice. 12 ounce can for 45 cents. 1965 I he Walkerton PIA meeting on Januars 21 will feature a panel discussion on Parents. Student and Icacher Relationship The North Liberts eighth grade basketball tourney will be held Saturday morning with Lakeville. LaPaz. Walkerton and North Liberts participating 1960 I he American Legion and Auxillars hase purchased a new flag and flag pole for the new elementars school in Walkerton. I he Ladies Tourney at the Walk erton Bowling Lanes last week end found seseral new records set as shcxMing topped the previous tour nes records in esersthing but the doubles. Pearl Frailes was named queen as she toppled 1588 pins in the three events to cop the scratch title. Girls! Now's your chance to catch the man of sour dreams. Just insite him to the dance sponsored bs the Junior Class at Walkerton on Januars 15. Admission is 25 cents a person or 40 cents a couple Remember this is Leap Year. Icrry Johnson, a sophomore at Western Michigan in Kalamazoo. *as recently given a check for i!(X).OO bs the Walkerton Lions Club as the recipient of the Thomas 1 Radmacher Scholarship for the school sear 1958 59 Jerrs became eligible this past seat alter changing his curriculum to physical education and histors 1955 It seems that one bright, sunns das this past week found one gaso Jine truck belonging to a well

know n distributor w ho labors for an aggregation just south of the Wabash. missing from the scene of operation. I pon reporting to the bosses the situation, the people concerned with this missing gasoline trm k. began searching around the countryside to sec if the truck could be located. After much shoe rubber and automobile gasoline had been used up one group of searchers came across the truck belonging to this distributor comfortably basking its hulk in the morning sun. It oddly enough was basking direction in front of said distributor's home, apparently untouched from where it had been parked the night before. All things being equal, the people just south of the Wabash believe that something is just going to have to be done about this early morning darkness, especially when its employees can't find their own apparatus in front of their own homes! I he Might Atlas, a real strongman in the wrestling profession, will appear in the main event of the wrestling show in Walkerton, Saturday evening. January 22. Atlas, who also performs as a strongman on occasions, will meet Hans Schmidt in a 2 out of 3 fall, sixty minute time limit match. Market report for the week had pork sausage selling at three pounds for 99 cents; pork roasts at 35 cents a pound; sliced bacon at 39 cents a pound; ground beef at three pounds for 89 cents; beef roast at 29 cents a pound; cigarettes at $2.14 a carton; pork chops at 39 cents a pound and Red Jacket coal at $15.50 per ton. delivered. 1950 Bond buyers who began purchasing the Series D or popularly termed "Baby Bonds" in 1940. will begin reaping the harvest of $4 for every $3 invested this month. If Milady in Walkerton or here abouts. wants to know what’s the new look in fashions, she needs only to follow the adventures of the Women's club to find out. It seems that the club has instituted a system of Galloping leas wherein some members suddenly gets an inspiration to do some fancy calling on some other member, be it morn mg. noon time or evening. This social minded individual quickly goes about town among the membership and picks up three other members, who perhaps had not expected to go calling, but who must go along on the party just as is. I hey call on a fifth member of the club who of course isn't expecting company and well might be in the midst of doing the wash or cleaning cupboards, but who. according to the rules of the game, must stop everything and entertain her sudden guests. This includes the scrying of refreshments. She also collects 25 cents from each guest for her services to be turned into the club treasurer. This week you could buy regular gasoline, five gallons for $1.25; ethel gas at five callongs for $1.30; alcohol, gallon ”5 cents; oil. quart 15 cents; Quaker oats, three pounds for 31 cents; lide, large size for 23 cents; T-bone steak at 65 cents a pound; round steak at 65 cents a pound and sirloin at 69 cents a pound. THE INDIANA SENATE WITH SEN. MILLER By V. Richard Miller Senator. 9th District I he 19X0 session of the Indiana General Assembly began on Monday. January and will continue for thirty session days, until about the end of February Actually, preparations for the new session began several weeks ago with the prefiling of legislation Profiling of bills began on October 2(> and is intended to give members of the General Assembly the op portunity to introduce bills prior to the session when there is more time to do this kind of work and

with the hope that these profiled bills will be considered by the appropriate committees early in the session. As of the end of December. almost 200 bills and resolutions have been filed in the Senate with an equal number filed in the House. In addition to the profiling of bills. Senators will have until the third day of the session. Wednesday. January 9 to intnxluce any legislation or resolution for the 19X0 session. After that dale, special consent must be given by the Senate's Rules and Legislative Procedures C ommittee for a bill to be introduced. As of the end of December. 1 am authoring or co-authoring five bills. One of these. Senate Bill 8 is a comprehensive bill dealing with our state’s policy towards the handling, transportation and safe disposal of hazardous wastes. I his legislation would give the environmental management board the power to establish monitoring requirements and effluent limitations. authorizes certain emergency pollution control actions and makes other similar changes in the state s eny ironmcntal management law . The issues of what to do w ith hazardous wastes is going to be with us for several years, and this bill is an attempt to establish a workable state policy in this increasingly important public policy area. In a related area. I have authored another bill. SB 89. that would create a litter control fund, revenues of which would be generated from 1 per cent assessments on the gross income of all solid waste landfills. A third bill I have authored. SB 90. would require drugs sold or delivered for consumption in Indi-

A Main Dish Fiesta With Tamale Pie .. J -JR Remember the expression, “It’s as easy as pie That's exactly what mealtime will be when you make Tamale Pie, a main dish recipe from the Kraft Kitchens z\ mixture of ground beef, onion, tomato and lively spices is spooned onto a cornmeal crust made with Squeeze Parkay margarine And for added Mexican flair, shredded cheddar cheese gives the pie a delicious golden crown Served with a tossed salad. Tamale Pie makes lunch or dinnertime a festive meal The only thing you'll find hard about this recipe is resisting those second helpings Tamale Pie 1 lb ground beef 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup flour 2/3 cup chopped tomato 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 4 oz. can chopped 1/2 teaspoon baking green chiles powder 1 tablespoon chili 11/4 cups hot water powder 1/4 cup Squeeze Parkay 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt margarine 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup ( I oz.) shredded 1/2 teaspoon cumin Kraft mild natural • • • « cheddar cheese Brown meat, drain Add onion, cook until tender Add green chiles and seasonings, mix well Combine cornmeal, flour, salt and baking powder Adil water and margarine, beat until smooth Pour cornmeal mixture into a greased 10 inch pie plate Spoon meat mixture into center of cornmeal mixture and press down gently Bake at 400”, 25 minutes Top with cheese, continue baking until chww is melted 6 to 8 servings

ana to have on their containers the name of the drug and the name and address ot the manufacturer and to allow seizure and condemnation of those drugs that do not comply with this requirement Ihe bill would also require pharmacists to dispense the cheaper, so-called generic drugs it certain conditions are present. During the coming weeks, I will be using this space to report to you the progress of these and other hills I t am authoring, as well as other important bills and issues as we progress through the General Assembly. I hope you will let me have the benefit of vour views on all issues and bills that concern you. My address is State Senator V. Richard Miller. Indiana Senate. State House. Indianapolis. Ind. 46204. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the editor of this paper for letting me have the opportunity to report to you via this column. 100 much speed on the highways has a wav of making little hazards turn into big ones. Your manners are a mirror that enables other people to ascertain vour true character. Our classifieds — Only $1.25! DENTURE WEARERS A major advancement CUSHION GRIP DENTURE ADHESIVE one application holds comfortably up fp 4