The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 October 1980 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - OCTOBER 2, 1980

EDITORIALS

LOSERS .... BUT REALLY WINNERS! Time is rapidly approaching for the South Bend Community School Corporation board of trustees to take a stand on the Liberty Township situation. They have stated a decision will be made next week concerning their thoughts as to whether or not to let Liberty Township out of their school corporation. The North Liberty problem is a sad one for the people of that township as they, regardless of what kind of decision is made, are losers ... but in a different way. Really the people are just the opposite . . . they are winners who are concerned about the future and education of their children. The situation that faces the residents of North Liberty that puts them in a “losers” class is that regardless of what happens they are going to lose something. This first came about when Jhe decision was made by the SBCSC board to close the North Liberty High School next year. This started quite a chain of events that may not be settled for some time and if and when settlement does come, the people of Liberty Township will have lost something regardless of the path they follow. Their first and most logical stand for the present school was to form their own district with Liberty and Greene Townships and the study taken proved this to be a feasible move. However, this has been shot down due to the problems the SBCSC is going through on integration to satisfy the U. S. Justice Department. The other alternatives, with Greene being told they would not be released from SBCSC was for North Liberty to join with an ajacent school corporation, the bulk of the talk being the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation immediately to the south. This has a lot of pluses as well and is one that, despite the fact it is still a loss for North Liberty, might be the bat all around move. In many quarters the talk has been negative. Most of this is based on personal feelings, petty jealousies, and not based on good hard facts. However, it must seem to many residents of Liberty Township that they are really not wanted. This in most ways could not be further from the truth. The negative fate of North Liberty could in time turn into a positive solution for Liberty Township as well as the corporation they join should they be released. There are a lot of plusses and there are some minusses also. No decision is going to be all positive for Liberty or any other corporation, but in the long run, with the government controls and dictating on the education issue, this just might be a blessing in disguise. Whatever the outcome next week with the SBCSC, certainly the people of North Liberty will be faced with a decision of their own as to what path they want to continue to follow. In arty case, you are losers ... but in a different way . . . you are winners all the way in wanting what is best for the students and youth of Liberty Township. STAGE SET FOR FALL Mother Nature is about to stage her most colorful show of the year — autumn splendor — featuring a panorama of trees in full-fall, festive force. And guess who has a front row seat? We in this area have a vantage point for this spectacular, not all citizens of our nation are so fortunate. Indiana has both the weather conditions and the right species to produce a breathtaking landscape. Os course, many people both from within and from without the state flock to Brown County and other scenic areas to see this annual colorfest. But in nearly .every county there are some places where residents can go and view fall’s gorgeous array of color. Although Jack Frost and Indian legends often take credit for changing the leaves to their various hues, chemical processes within the leaves actually bring this on. These processes are triggered by the changing temperatures and shorter days of fall. The horticulturists explain it this way. Abundant supplies of chlorophyll (the green pigment that all plants use to make sugar from sunlight) make leaves green during the growing season. In spring and summer chlorophyll m the leaves is constantly breaking down... and is just as constantly being replaced. But in the fall, the production of new chlorophyll slows, and the old chlorophyll is depleted. It is then that the colored pigments become evident. As green chlorophyll disappears, the more stable yellow pigments that were also present during the growing season are revealed. These yellow colors are produced by orange and yellow carotenoids, the same pigments that give carrots their familiar color. But other chemical changes also occur. Sugar is made in the leaves during the daytime, and fall’s cool nights keep it there. Eventually these sugars undergo chemical changes and are made into red pigment anthocyanin. Degree of color varies between species and from tree to tree, depending on the genes and the amount of direct exposure to the sun. Here are the colors produced by some common Hoosier

National 4-H Week October 5-11 Using the theme "Expanding Horizons", St. Joseph County's 4-H youth will join with more than 153,000 Indiana members (in organized clubs, other units and TV) and five million 4-H'ers throughout the nation in observing National 4 H Week. October 5-11. Harold J. Nelson and Maryanne Denisi. St. Joseph County Extension Agents. Youth, reminded that the 4-H’s learn-by-doing philosophy embraces an informal education program for boys and girls 10 through 18 years of age. "Most members participate in 4-H through organized clubs, special interest groups, short term projects. camping, television series, and programs planned to meet their specific needs in the community." they said. During 1979, 2900 county youths were enrolled in 19 organized 4-H Clubs, while an additional 400 youths participated in 4-H through special interest groups or other programming. Some of the more popular 4-H projects in St. Joseph County are Foods. Photography, Woodworking and Cake Decorating. In all. more than 100 different 4 H project areas are open to local youth. Also open to 4 H youth are Sharc-the-Fun Talent Contests. Demonstrations. Public Speaking and various award trips. Playing a vital roll in the 4-H program in this county arc 320 adult volunteer leaders and 327 Junior or teen leaders. Their dedication and leadership contribute greatly to the success of the total 4 H program in St. Joseph County, the agents said Many local businesses, organizations and individuals also lend their support to 4-H activities in the com munity. 4-H is a part of the Cixiperative Extension Service, a division of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, state land-giant universities, and supported by state and local governments. Projects and activities of 4-H encourage young people to learn and apply real-life skills and to become competent, productive citizens. If you are interested in 4-H. call 284-9604 and we will put you on our enrollment mailing list. ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS If your mailing address is different than the address on your paper, please notify the subscription department by calling 5863139. Thank you. It is reported that on the day of his wedding Gerald Ford was so nervous he appeared at the ceremony wearing one black and one brown shoe. A computer analysis revealed that the square most likely to be landed on in the game "Monopoly” is Illinois Avenue, followed by Go, the B&O Railroad, and Free Parking. PREVENT BUNDNESS

trees: Sugar, amur ana red maples have yellow to red leaves; birches produce a yellow; the American hornbean, orange to red; hawthorns, orange to maroon; white ash, purple; green ash, yellor; honey locust, yellow; and red oak, red. Only areas of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, eastern Asia and southwestern Europe have weather conditions and the deciduous trees favorable to vivid fall foliage. So be thankful you live in Indiana in the fall.

F^'REME , (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF TH^ INDEPENDENT-NEWS)

1975 1 The final hearing meeting on the proposed zoning issue at North > Liberty is set for Wednesday. October 8. at the Town Hall. I Walkerton joins 94 other communities in Indiana as being designated a Bicentennial Community when the town received the 1 flag and certificate recognizing them as so designated during ceremonies held at the John Glenn * High School gymnasium on Sunday. 1 REAL Services and the Visiting Nurses Association will provide free flue shots for Senior Citizens on October 14. in Walkerton. At the market it was a big beef sale this week with T-bone steak or porterhouse steaks selling at 51.48 a pound; rib steaks at SI.OB a pound; round steak at $1.28 a 1 pound; rump roast at $1.48 a pound; swiss steak at $1.28 a pound; center cut chuck roast at 78 cents a pound; boneless chuck roast at $1 48 a pound; ground beef at 79 cents a pound; a gallon of 2 per cent milk at $1.19; a 13 ounce Jenos pizza at 69 cents; six bottles of 7-Up for $1.19; ten pounds of Pillsbury flour for $1.45; a gallon of bleach for 49 cents; Bounce fabric softner. 40 count for $1.69; carrots at 19 cents a pound and a three pound bag of Mclntosh apples for 39 cents. The big issue will be next week of "The Independent-News" in celebration of its 100th birthday. Watch for it. 1970 Dr. Edward Powell, supcrinten dent of the PU Schools, has announced that starting on October 5. low cost breakfasts will be available at the schools with each breakfast to cost 10 cents and will include at least a halt pint of milk, juice or fruit and a cereal pnxluct such as a roll, toast or cereal. First Lieutenant David Niendorf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Niendorf. Route 2. Walkerton, received the Bronze Star Medal on September 7, near DaNang, Vietnam. At the market rump roast was selling for $1.09 a pound; sirloin tip steak at $1.29 a pound; round steak at 99 cents a pound; pork roast at 39 cents a poutfd; pork tenderettes at 89 cents a pound; bacon at ‘’9 cents a pound; six loaves of Bonnie bread for $1.00; three three-ounce packages of gelatin for 25 cents; a two pound box of breaded shrimp for $1.99; a half gallon of Sealtest ice cream for 79 cents; two acorn squash for 29 cents; cabbage at 9 cents a pound and 20 pounds of potatoes for 79 cents. 1965 I he entire Howe Military Cadet Corps. 4(X) strong, will be present at the football game at North Libert) Field on Saturday. October 9. The Corps of Cadets w ill put on a full dress parade at 1:45 prior to the game. The Walkerton Seniors are making plans for their play which will be presented on November 5. The name of the play is "A Little Honey." On September 16. in the new gym. the student body of North Liberty High School viewed a program entitled. "The Atomic World." sponsored by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. 1960 Three members of the Walkerton Chapter won in Division 1) of the

Purdue Vegetable Judging Contest held at the University on Saturday. Chapter Advisor is Bill Blaisdell The boys on the team arc Jim Scidcrs. Warren Wood and Don Thomas. A last minute delay in a hearing for the Water Improvement Program has come up what may throw the good and prompt work of the Walkerton Town Board into turmoil. A group of Walkerton people have opposed this project and with the aid of an Indianapolis attorney. Walter Jones, have secured a postponement of the hearing by the Public Service Commission of Indiana which was originally scheduled for Wednesday. October 15. at 10:00 a.m. 1955 Over 125 members of the Farm Bureau of District 1 attended a district meeting at the North Liberty Methodist Church last Thursday. The district consists of 10 counties. At the market four 2'/i size cans of pumpkin were selling for 89 cents; five cans of pineapple for 99 cents; four cans of either green beans or fruit cocktail for 99 cents; 50 pounds of potatoes for 99 cents; three flats of tuna for 79 cents; three pounds of ground beef for $1.00; sausage at 49 cents a pound; Velveeta cheese, two pound box for 79 cents; smoked ham at 43 cents a pound; slab bacon, 39 cents a pound and minute steaks at 79 cents a pound. Some of the top names in wrestling in the Midwest will appear in Walkerton on Saturday night in a three match card. A big tag team main event will top the card which also has a girl bout and a preliminary go. Reggie Lisow ski and Ruds Kay will oppose Farmer Don Martin and Mano DeSouza in the wind up. Robert Hunt has been named local chairman for the 1955-56 United Fund Drive in St. Joseph County for North Liberty and Lib erty Township. The quota is $1,900. .Mr and Mrs. Charles Whitmer. North Liberty, were just beginning their morning chores around 5 a m. on Tuesday, when they spotted a light brow n balkxm hoy ering over a nearbv corn Field Ihe instructions on the ballon were to detach the parachute and ballon and mail in the instructions, which they did 1950 The Walkerton Warriors will take to the gridiron warpath Sun day afternoon at 2 p.m against St Mark's of Gary. This will be the local team and should prove very interesting if not exciting. Though the Warriors will be outweighed by the visiting team, nevertheless, the Walkerton backfield consisting of I inkey. Tiede, Northam and Persinger should give the visitors plenty of trouble. Most of Walker ton's team this year is made up of last year’s reserves. Father Letko. coach, said that the team has shown good progress during the First two w eeks of practice. Roy Hostetter. Republican, from the First ward, was named to Fill the unexpired term of the late Harry G. Bellinger as a member of the Board of Town Trustees, in Walkerton. Voters in Walkerton and Lincoln I ownship will have a special ballot at the forthcoming election. Noy ember 7, when in addition to the usual list of state, county and township candidates, there will be a question requiring a yes or no answer. The question has to do with the establishment of a sinking fund with which to cred a new grade school building in Walker ton, to replace (he old budding which has been in service since 1914 Sell li I hrouuh The Classifieds