The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 31 January 1980 — Page 4

JANUARY 31. 1980 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

EDITORIALS

MIX SPORTS AND POLITICS? The upcoming summer Olympics, scheduled for some years in advance to be held in Russia, are really the center of controversary since the recent Russian aggressive action in Afghanistan. Due to their invasion of that country, the United States has been urged by President Carter to boycott the summer games if the Russians aren't out of Afghanistan by February 20. Tuesday the United State Senate voted overwhelmingly to have both the athletes and any American tourists boycott if the Russians don't puli out. but in this action no time limit was set. Although he cannot officially order the Olympic Committee to boycott the summer games. President Carter did ask them to and in the past week, more has been stated on this as the Olympic Committee met and voted strongly in favor of asking for some changes to be made. They did not. however, vote to boycott the summer Olympics. The United States is unique in the way it operates their Olympic teams, this being done without government monies and control, done by a committee in charge and the financing of the Olympic athletes in their ventures comes through donations of the public, the people actually do send the athletes to the Olympics. This maintains the truest form of amateur standings for the atheltes possible and even to the extent that until recent changes, it was almost impossible for an athlete to afford to work towards the Olympics unless they were to some degree wealthy, especially in the sports that take so much time and practice to gain and maintain the edge needed to compete. The right approach has been made in connection with asking the international Olympic group to move or cancel the Olympics unless the Russian aggression is stopped. That is a plan to let these athletes, who many have spent a good share of their young lives preparing just for this one shot at the world games, to compete in some kind of a meet to replace the Olympics. It is true, this would not quite be the same, but with several other countries, and the list seems to be growing almost daily, also agreeing to boycott the Russian site, invite all the nations that desire to compete, but not in Russia, to this “festival of games" as it has been asked for. and the competition, although maybe not the true Olympics, would be of world class for the competitiors. One must remember however, that even though the President, the Senate and more and more foreign countries seem to be following the same request, there are two groups that really control the final outcome. First of ail. the problem would be settled if the International Olympic Committee would act on the request of the countries that want a move. This would be an extremely difficult thing to do, but probably could be handled on a satisfactory basis, not one of complete planning and constructiion that takes years to do. Montreal has been mentioned as an alternative site and. despite the fact that the Olympic facilities that served in 197 b are built for transformation for other use after the Olympics, the city does have the actual competition arenas available that would require some re-arranging to make them suitable again. There would be a lot of work, but possibly a city and country such as Montreal and Canada could recover a little more of the money they lost in their last venture. Hosting the Olympics is not always a lucrative situation unless complete use can be made of the facilities for years to come. Second in line, concerning the American athletes, is the United States Olympic Committee. Unless strong government intervention would take formal action concerning passports, etc. along this line, this committee still controls the fate of the American athlete. Even though they have been asked to boycott the games in Russia and they themselves have supported a change of location, they have not made a decision to go or not to go to Russia if no change is made. It would be sad to not have the 1980 Olympics. However, the fact that mans say sports and politics can't mix or shouldn’t mix is a little bit on the ridiculous side to. Where would international competition be if another world war resulted. One must remember that some 44 and 48 years ago another world problem was growing through the efforts of a man named Hitler. This certainly put a stop to international competition completely until the problems were worked out in 1944 and 1945. A world that is basically not a free world is not a world for competition on a world basis. You just can't have this competition without satisfactory political conditions. The feelings of most are mixed, both pro and con. Many athletes have backed President Carter from the start, saying they would respect his wishes. Others, putting their own personal feelings and sacrifices first, still want to compete . . . want to enough to urge the committee to not boycott the games. This is understandable. Any real athlete who has worked long and hard and is capable of competing on the international level would want to compete. And thev are not reallv being greedy or over egotistical in their desires. This is for most that once in a lifetime chance. I his will be an important decision for the United States Olympic Committee to make should the time and situation warrant. However, if enough support springs up around the world for the boycott of Russia, it looks like the alternate plan suggested to run a festival of games, if done on a basis that includes the nations that desire to compete in such other than at the Russian site, this would be a step in the right direction. World peace and the ability to get along with other countries still is more important than almost anything, including the 1980 Olympic games.

Glenn Names First Semester Honor Rolls The John Glenn High School released their second nine-week grading period and first semester honor rolls as follows: Second Nine-Week* SENIORS Dfotingukhed Paul Hershberger Mary Huffstctter Dick Jones

Vicki Klinedinst Craig Ochs Ben Samuelson Regular Amy Albertsen Dav id Chapman Rick C ummins John Fry Anne Huffstctter I rac ey Koopmans Debra Lowry Helen Schmidt Greg Sheaks Ron Shortt Jane Westhues JUNIORS Diatingukhed

Pam Aitken Doreen Kepcha Donna I aßcre Brian Parker Grant Walmoth Regular Barb Berton Tonya Boise Thelma Dolph Carol Dominiack Lori Foster Kathy Hagenbush Karen Hawk Bill Hazel Timothy Hesters Shelly Kaser Debbie Miller Karla Miller Mike Morris Lori Neiwscnder Cindy Petry Sandra Steinke Theresa Steinke Theresa Taylor Lisa Zartman Jeff Zehner SOPHOMORES Distinguished Julie Cline Diena Pletcher Cathy Schmcltz Regular Jody Carlson Sandra Chapman Mark Cummins Mike Elkin Laura Harrell Jackie Hostetler Jeff Keeling Sherry Klinedinst Jerry Merkel Barbara Peacock Beth Rundle Lisa Schmidt Bill Williams FRESHMEN Regular Brenda Brecht Steve Dreessen Liz Fenstermacher Zane Hathaway Mark Jacobson Rhonda Kinney Kandi Klinedinst Fred Krick Timothy Pontius Wendell Rohrer Karen Schmcltz Mark Whitaker Cars Zartman First Semester SENIORS Distinguished Paul Hershberger Marc Huffstctter Dick Jones Vicki Klinedinst Craig Ochs Ben Samuelson Regular Amv Albertsen Das id Chapman Rick Cummins John Fry Anne Huffstctter Tracey Kixipmans Debra Low ry Robin Low ry Doug Mann Helen Schmidt Greg Sheaks Ron Shortt Jane Westhues JUNIORS Distinguished Donna La Be re Brian Parker Grant Walmoth Regular Pam Aitken Barb Berton Tonya Boise Thelma Dolph Carol Dominiack Suann Fontanes Kathy Hagenbush Karen Haw k Bill Hazel Tim Hesters Shelly Kaser Doreen Kepcha Debbie Miller Karla Miller Mike Morris Lon Neiswender Cindy Petry Sandra Steinke Theresa Taylor 1 tsa Zartman Jeff Zehner SOPHOMORES Distinguished Julie Cline

Diena Pletcher Cathy Schmcltz Regular Wade Boise Jody Carlson Sandra Chapman Mark Cummins Mike Elkin Timothy Hanson Joe Harness Laura Harrell Jackie Hostetler Alison Keiser Maureen Kennedy Sherry Klinedinst Jerry Merkel Kelly Mowrey Lisa Schmidt Terri Stull Bill Williams FRESHMEN Regular Mike Aitken Brenda Brecht Kelly Cordell Steve Dreessen Liz Fenstermacher Rhonda Kinney Kandi Klinedinst Fred Krick Lisa Robison Wendell Rohrer Karen Schmcltz Mark Whitaker Cary Zartman Third Annual Heart Fund Sled-A-Thon Set In what may be one of the few snow activities in Indiana this winter, the Indiana Snowmobile Association is sponsoring its Third Annual Heart Fund Sled-a-Thon and Winter Carnival on February 1. 2 and 3. The event will be held at the Hoosier Snowmobile Capital. North Webster (Kosciusko County), as a kick-off to Governor Bowen’s proclamation of ISA Indiana Snowmobiling Week February 3-10. The event has a $50,000 statewide goal for local Heart Funds, and will feature Miss Indiana. Ricky Farrell. to crown the 1980 Snow Queen. Johnny Rutherford, twice winner of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, is the honorary Chairman of the Sled-a-1 hon. The Winter Carnival is sponsored by the Lakeland Snow mobile Club. This year the ISA is anticipating 100% participation bv its 33 affiliated clubs across the state as member snow mobilers and individual non-members ride for Heart Fund pledges with their families. Ihe first prize for most pledge money collected in the state is a week's vacation at Yellowstone National- Park (National Snowmobiling Capital'. donated bv Yellow - stone Snow Tours. Wisconsin. ( I he w inner of any prize trips must

EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH P> rW Jr, i i - tsSOj* J I i k । 88/ J Pictured above are. from left to right: Lisa Holston. Pam McMahan and Stella Baugher. Lisa received the Grooming Aide of the month award for her efforts in caring for the residents at Miller's Merry Manor. Walkerton. Stella Baugher received the award for the employee of the month by unanimous decision of the employees council. Pam McMahan presented the awards. Congratulations to Lisa and Stella. — photo by Michael Pearish

be an ISA member.) In 1979 the event drew about 5000 snowmobile riders from all over the Midwest and raised $12,000 for Heart. With the wider spread of snowmobiles across the state in 1980. the Sled-a Thon and Winter Carnival are certain to be exciting for all. For a sponsor sheet, contact most snowmobile dealers, or call 317-357-8622. TO SPONSOR YOUNG MUSICIANS CONTEST Kimball International. Inc., and Indiana National Bank today announced that they will cosponsor the 1980 Young Musicians Contest held annually by the Women's Committee of the Indiana State Symphony Society. Inc., and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. The contest is open to high school students and is designed to recognize and encourage talent and professionalism among young musicians. The two companies will provide SIOOO in prize money. The first place winner will receive SSOO and also perform in a concert held by the symphony orchestra during the 1980-81 season. The second place winner will receive S3OO. and the third place award will be S2OO Auditions will be held on Saturday. March 29. at Lilly Hall on the Butler University Campus in India napolis. The winners will be announced that evening. This year's competition is tor pianists only. Next year perform ers on all instruments other than the piano will be eligible. The competition is open to those who are in the ninth through 12th grades this spring. Auditioners arc required to play from memory a concerto or other classical composition which has been written with full orchestral accompaniment. Entry deadline in March 10. Ihe cosponsorship bv Indiana National Bank, located in India napolis. and Kimball International. Inc., located in Jasper, is the first time two corporations have joined in support of this effort to recognize promising young musicians. Kim ball manufactures pianos, organs ami furniture, and Indiana National Bank is the principal subsidiary of Indiana National Corporation. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP TO MEET MONDAY Ihe Senior Fellowship Club will meet on Monday , February 4. at the Walkerton Community Build ing at 6:00 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting and program The January meeting was postpined due to bad weather when Mamie Hahn was scheduled to serve as hostess. Ain’ to spread a little happiness dails — give it top priority in the inventors of life.