The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 October 1980 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 108; NUMBER 17

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When you consider that fires claim some 12,(XX) lives annually in this nation, cause painful injuries to thousands, and bring losses running into the billions, then you realize whs fire prevention can’t be stressed Ux> much. Every October the nation observes Fire Prevention Week in an effort to remind Americans of the terrible tragedies and losses that fires inflict and to emphasize the need for eternal vigilance. This year Fire Prevention Week will be observed from October 5 - 11. Most frequent causes of building fires arc electrical, smoking and matches, heating and cooking equipment, children and matches, open flames and sparks, flammable liquids, chimneys and flues, lightning and spontaneous ignition. \nd. of course, there are deliberately set fires which are accounting for an increasing number of serious fires. By following a few basic rules, each of us can help prevent fires around our homes, apartments, businesses, schcxxls. farms and factories. • Inspect all exposed wiring periodically, and do not overload circuits. Never oVerfuse a circuit, and use only extension cords heavy enough to carry required wattage to the devices being operated. • If you smoke, don't smoke when you are apt to fall asleep and never smoke in bed Keep plenty of large, deep ashtray s hands • Keep matches, lighters and lighter fluids aw as from small children. Always see that a match is out before discarding it • Don't use gasoline, kerosene or outdoor grill starter fluids to start fires in heating stoves or fireplaces Check flues and chimneys before every heating season • Keep flammable materials awav from the range or stove. Don't wear loose or dangling clothing when cooking, and tie back long hair. Always keep an eve on what's cooking, and teach children how to properlv use cooking equipment. • Don't smoke in fuel storage areas or when refueling Shut off and allow engines to cool before refueling. • Store small quantities of gasoline and other flammable fuels only in approved containers. • Store solvents, paints, starter fluids, etc., in original containers in a place shielded from sun or heat sources. • Choose clothing and household furnishings which give reasonable flame resistance. Teach children to respect fire and not to play with matches and other devices or materials which could trigger a fire. • Be prepared for fire, instruct all family members and employees in w hat to do in case of fire. Equip your home, buildings and vehicles with fire extinguishers. Fire detection and alarm systems are also worthwhile investments. With the cooler weather coming many are planning to install wcxxl or coal burning stoves. Wixxf or coal burning stoves, improperly installed or carelessly operated, arc inefficient and can be a fire hazard. When installing a new stove, follow the manufactures instructions as well as local building and fire prevention regulations If you

have someone do the work for you. check their credentials carefully to be certain they are qualified to install the system. Even if all the installation stand ards have been met this does not guarantee safety . . . forever. Chimneys and chimney convertors require regular inspection and cleaning to remain reasonably safe. Existing sy stems should be cleaned and checked before you light them. Occasionally, a combustible surface tixi close to a chimney will go unnoticed for years. The wood dries or the material changes and become brittle and easily flammable. Then, on a cold day. the fire is stoked extra high and the hot stove sets the material ablaze. Also before you add a stove, notify your insurance agent. Most insurance companies require policy holders to disclose major changes in a home that might affect safety . If the company is not notified and or if the system does not meet safetv standards, insurance policies may be void. Wcxxl or coal burning stoves do not themselves cause fires . . . people do. The proper location for one of these stoves is in a fairly large, open area. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security since your walls are of noncombustible plaster or plasterboard. Even wcxxl studs, even though covered bv noncombustible materials, can burn at abnormally low temperatures if exposed to constant heat from vour wood burning stove as w ell as floor joists, even under brick, slate or tiles. lln proper cicarante around the stove and its flue should be paid particular attention to according to the manufactures recommended suggestion heed his advise. A radiant tv pc stove, the kind that discharges heat directly through a single wall firebox, for instance, should be placed no less than 3b inches from a combustible wall. With a heat shield on the wall behind the stove, made of noncombustible material, either 2Xguage sheet meta! or 1 * inch thick abestos millboard installed with metal spacers, so that it is held one inch awav from the wall and one inch off the fhxir (this allows air to flow up behind the shield and keep the wall c<x)l). With the shield in place, stove-to-wall clearances should be for a radiant stove. IX inches with abestos-millboard backing. I 2 inches w ith sheet metal (for a circulator stove, six inches with asbestos, four inches with sheet metal). Stove pipe clearances are important to adhere to since the pipe also gives off considerable heat. If the stovepipe comes out the rear of the stove, as it does on many models, the pipe itself, not the stove, mav control the installation. Be sure that both the stove and pipe meet minimum clearance requirements. Jhe size of the shield is determined bv how far away the stove and pipe are located. It must be wide enough so that the diagonal distance from each rear corner of the stove to its side edge measures a minimum of 3b inches tor a radiant and 12 inches for a circulator It the wall behind vour stove is solid masonry with no wood studding behind it. it's not considered a (continued on page 12)

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1980

Falcons Top Shamrocks For First Victory The John Glenn Falcons tasted victory for the first time this season Fridav night as they topped their old rivals, the North Liberty Shamrocks by a2O 6 score. The game, a Northern State Conference clash between two winless teams in conference play, was played on a perfect football evening at the Glenn field in Walkerton. The victory, number one the whole way around for Glenn, makes their records read 1-5 overall and 1-4 in conference. North liberty meanwhile is 0-3 in conference and 2-4 overall. JG Statistics NL 13 First Downs 6 191 Rushing 109 137 Passing 15 10 Passes Attempted 9 X Passes Completed 2 0 Had Intercepted 2 55 Return Yards X 2 Punts 3 21 Average Yards 31 4 Fumbles 5 3 Fumbles Lost 2 X 5 Yards Penalized 15 57 Offensive Plays 42 The Falcons pretty much controlled the first half of play and in doing so. jumped to a 13-0 lead bv the main intermission. After kicking off to the Shamnxks and then holding them forcing a punt, the Falcons put on a good drive on their first possession. Seven running plavs and a long pass to Jeff Tinkcv moved the Falcons to a fust and goal at the 10 vard line when it seemed once again their own mistakes were going to be crucial. A holding and illegal procedure call back to back pushed them back to a first and goal from the 31 but after Dan South picked up 10 yards and quaterback Mike Elkin threw an incomplete pass. Elkin lofted one in the end zone that Tinkey and two Shamrock defenders all fought for and after bouncing it around Tinkey came down with the ball on his back for six points. South then kicked his first extra point of the season and it was TO with the 11 play drive that covered b7 yards running the chxk down to 3:55 in the first period. Ihe Shamnx ks once again Uxik possession after losing a couple of yards on two running plays, quaterback Mike Coppens threw a pass that South intercepted and returned some 22 yards to the Shamrock 2X vard line. From here it was Glenn using eight plavs to move into the end zone on a key fourth and 1 with South carrying the final vard. In the drive a 10 vard pass to Jex' Harness and a 13 vard sweep bv South were the big plavs with the Shamnxks defense almost holding alter a first and goal from the 3. However, the plunge in and an unsuccessful kick, pushed the Falcons to a 13 9 lead with 10:43 left in the half. It looked as if it might break wide open after the as a low hard kickoff bounced freely off a front line man for North Liberty and Mike Morris covered the loose ball giving the Falcons a first and 10 at the Shamrock 4b However, after gaining one first down, a holding penalty pushed them back and despite another Elkin to Linkey pass for 20 yards, the Falcons turned the ball over on downs at the 29 vard line. From here the rest of the halt was plaved without much incident and (continued on page b)

North Liberty Homecoming Saturday Night Ihe 19X0 football homecoming game for the North Liberty Shamrocks will be held on Saturday. Ov tober 4. at 7:30 p.m., at Jackson Field when they will host the Knox Redskins. On Fridav evening, October T the North Liberty Adult Boosters Club is sponsoring a Chicken Bar becue Dinner at the high school Dinners will be served from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This will he followed bv a bon fire at North Liberty Park Area Teams In Action At Home This Week End I he two area teams will be play ing home football games this week end as John Glenn hosts the con ference leading New Prairie ( ou gars Fridav night at ':3O. Ihe ( ougars are 2 4 this season, but 2-0 in conference play. Glenn is coni ing off their first win of the season and has an overall record of 1-5. On Saturday night at Jackson Field, the Shamnxks of North I ib ertv will host the high-powered Knox Redskins. Kickoff time here w ill also be :30 in the homecoming game. North liberty is 2-4 on the BIRTH Doug amt Joyce (VandvrVelden) Daube, Route 4. Walkerton, are the proud parents of a son. Justin Antrim, born on Sunday. Srptem her 2X. at 4:5" a.m in Parkview Hospital. Plymouth. He weighed in at eight pounds and six and a half ounces. HOG ROAST SUNDAY I he Polk Township 4 H is spon soring a hog roast on Sunday, ()c tober 5, at 12:30 p m. at the I v ner Fire Station Bring a covered dish and vour own table service I his will be held rain or shine. If you have anv questions, contact Dot Sahloff, 784-2739. The public is invited. DONUT FRY SATURDAY IN WALKERTON Ihe Walkerton I 0.0 F and Re bekahs are having a donut frv on Saturday, October 4. starting at X:(X) a.m. at the 1.0.0. F L<xlge, downtown Walkerton NOTICE Ihe Walkerton License Bureau will be closed on Monday. October 13. in observance of Columbus Dav. ANNUAL BARBEQUE FRI. NIGHT, OCT. 3 Ihe North Liberty High School Athletic Boosters sixth annual chicken barbeque will be held on Friday. October 3, at the high school cafeteria in conjunction with the homecoming activities. Serving will be from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. and carry outs w ill be available. SENIORS TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT Ihe Senior Fellowship Club will meet on Monday. October b. in the Walkerton Community Building at b o'clock for their regular carry-in dinner and program. The picnics have been concluded for the sear and future meetings will be held at b:(X) p m at the Community Build mg unless otherwise specified.

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Koontz Lake Mill Marker To Be Dedicated Oct. 12 Ihe historical marker of the Koontz I ake Mill will be dedicated on Sunday. October 12. at 2 o'chxk at Koontz lake. State Road 23 and the old mill site at the dam. The rain date is ()c tober |9. A special program has been planned with Icxal people participating One of the ladies said recently that when a youngster she sat on the lap of the elder Sam Kixintz Much time and effort has gone into making a dream a reality. The cooperation of the Koontz Lake (ompany is acknowledged with deep appreciation for the landscaping now in progress and to all other participants in the preparation of the grounds Come hear and see what has been done — you'll be glad vou did A souvenir picture of the mill suitable for framing will be given to those attending. Mr and Mrs Victor Schmidt are to he commended for their unstinting services, as well as several other individuals, in helping to make this dav possible Remember the date October 12. 2 p.m., Koontz I ake Boy Scouts To Sell “Window Insurance’’ In»op 293 Walkerton Boy Scouts will be selling window insurance against artistic decorations this month I his money w ill be used to att< nd camping events this tall and spring Ihe tnxip is growing and becoming active in mans scouting events Lhey will be attending a ( amporev this coming week end at Winamac. 1 here thev will canoe and work on mans outd<x>r activities Parents arc invited to attend this event For information call scoutmaster Roy J. Williams or Jin' Budd. NORTH LIBERTY TO BE GUESTS AT CLUB I he Woman's Club of North I ibertv will be the guests of the Walk erton Woman's ( ommunitv Club at their October 1 meeting in the ( ommunitv Building at I (X) p m Florence Jefferies, of the Woman s Club. Rcxhester. IFC Conservation Department (hair man. will be the guest speaker Hostesses for the dav will be Fvelvn Schmidt. \nne Gray. Isel Mc( ombs. Marjorie Clark, Bess Ferveda. Cleo \wald and Thelma 1 aw fence ANNUAL COUNTRY STORE SET IN WALKERTON The Walkerton United Methodist Church will be holding their annual ( ountry Store this year and it will be held at the Youth Building on Washington Street from 9 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. October I 7 and from 9:00 a m to 2:00 pm. on Saturday. October IX Donations mav be brought to the Youth Building in the afternoon on Thursday. October lb To our members and friends, we would like to have clean, usable clothes for the rummage sale section; handmade items such as scarves, caps, mittens, sweaters, etc.; and a baked gcxxls only, no home canned fcxxls. Serving as general chairman is Mrs Virginia Waldron