The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 30, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 December 1980 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 4. 1980

EDITORIALS

PUT THE “ZAP” TO LATEST ZIP PLAN The latest plan of the U. S. Postal Service in regards to its Zip Code is one that certainly the public doesn’t need. Only common sense would tell you this latest idea, intended to further sorting of mail by machines, will not be an easy one to administrate and certainly would be very hard to get accepted by the public. They have been working on this plan for some time and it appears to be one that regardless of the planning and purpose in mind, it will not be well received by the public at all. If we understand it right, from what has been made available to date, this is to further sorting mail at sectional centers and points of origin, to supposedly aid in getting it to the proper route carriers. The new plan calls for nine digit zip codes, and that alone is enough to turn most people off. By this time most people can remember their own zide code, the ones they use frequently, but still have to seek aid a great deal of the time whether it be looking it up one’s self or getting aid from a local post office. However, to expect the public to learn and use easily the nine digit number in itself is hard to comprehend. Then add to that fact the additional problem that will result. From what we understand, a post office the size of Walkerton or North Liberty, would not have one zip code, would not have one for each route, but would have several for each route and therefore a lot of different zip codes inside of each post office. A rural route or carrier’s route itself would have several, depending on the number of patrons served. This would not only add confusion to mailing out of town, but would make an in town mailing even in smaller post offices a nightmare. We would challenge any plan that is going to replace the local clerks and carriers in sorting the mail to the chance that it could be done more efficiently and more economically under the new plan. No one knows their routes and customers better than those who are working with them and serving them everyday. And then add to this the fact that errors in zip codes would certainly increase greatly if use would be accepted by the public. Mechanism is a wonderful thing in many places and for many jobs, but we feel the expanding and confusing of the zip code program would be a serious and costly mistake. The expense alone would be in figures we cannot comprehend. In addition, an increase from 40,000 to nearly 20 million would make it impossible to get quick and accurate service. It would take publications much greater than a set of encyclopedias to break down and make available all the zip codes and then it would also necessitate the user knowing the complete address in order to get the proper nine digit number on the mail. The instigation of such a program could be a disaster for the U. S. Postal Service. Their services have not improved with the times anyway, and to make it more difficult and trying to use, could be a real kiss of death for a service that cannot pay its way anyway and certainly does not need to take another step backward. And also, remember not too long ago some other government agencies were coming up with the answer to save money and time and confusion with a couple of great ideas . . . the two dollar bill . . . and the off-sized Susan B. Anthony dollar coin! WHEN... (Taken From The Files Os The Independent -News)

1975 The combined John Glenn High School and Urey Middle School band and chorus of the Polk-Lin-coln-Johnson School Corporation will present their annual Christmas Concert on Thursday. December II at 800 p m in the high school gymnasium I he annual drive for the Salva ti<>n Army for the Walkerton area will begin this Saturday in down tow n Walkerton Ihe United States (.and and Water Conservation Lund approved a $600,000 grant to the develop merit of the Indiana Potato ( reek State Recreation Area which has been given bv the bureau of outdoor recreation of the U. S Department of Interior, according to department vecretarv. Thomas S Kleppe The grant is the first stage of a multi million dollar pro ject to develop the facilities at the Potato Creek Slate site in southwestern St Joseph County The

total cost of planned developments at the new state recreation area will be $4,125,295. 1970 National Civil Defense Day. December 7. Pearl Harbor Day. will be observed nationwide by the American Legion Auxiliary. Michael Edward Schwab, 40, Koontz Lake, was killed on the 31 bvpass around Kokomo after he collided with another vehicle stopp.d for a stoplight. He was a teacher here at Urey Middle School in the French department dnd was in charge of the student bussing for Urey. I he Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor a Christmas Decorating Contest for all people with a Walkerton address, len cash prizes will be awarded again this vear 1965 I he annual drive for the Salva lion Army for the Walkerton area will begin this Saturday with the manning of the kettle at the corner

of Illinois Street and Roosevelt Road. The Walkerton Lions Club. American legion and Chamber of ( ommcrcc will be taking turns in manning the kettles. At the board meeting of November 23. the Polk-I incoln-Johnson Si hoot Board approved a building site option with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bicrly for 38 acres of land. The site is kxated at the east edge of Walkerton along Georgia Street, outside the city limits. At the market this week potatoes were selling for 20 pounds at 99 cents; smoked picnics at 39 cents a pound; ten grapefruit for 69 cents; four applesauce for 49 cents; five pot pies for 9*) cents; pork cutlets at 69 cents a pound; a pound of bacon for 69cents; pork roast at 39 cents a pound and a pound of bananas at 9 cents. 1960 Plans for the emergency service for Police and Fire calls for Walkerton after the new dial phone system is put into use. has been completed by the Town of Walkerton with the exception of hiring of employees to man the control center. This will be done 24 hours a day. giving this service for any emergency that might arise. An Open House will be held at the Walkerton High School on Monday night. Decembers. at 7;(X) to 9:00 pm. All teachers will be in their respective rooms for conference with any student or parent having a problem pertaining to their department. Charles H. Faulkner. of Culver, is the author of the October 1960 issue of the Indiana History Bulletin, a monthly publication of the Indiana Historical Bureau. Indianapolis. The title of the publication if "Walkerton. Ind., " when Charles Mason, a science teacher, and eight of his students dug into the mound on weekends during the winter of 195 "’•SB. Mr. Mason donated the materials they had found to the historical society and they made further study of the same. On March 28. 1959. the author came to Walkerton and met John Whitmer, one of Mr. Mason’s students who was most cooperative in taking the author to the site and describing what he had seen when the discovery was made. 1955 The North Liberty Firemen, last Saturday, brought the town into the season of Christmas as they decorated the main street of town with lights and greenery. People in Indiana arc becoming better housekeepers and less careless in throwing trash and rubbish on the ground, according to the report given by the superintendent of Indiana State Parks in their semiannual meeting which they held at Turkey Run. The Community State Bank, North Liberty, eased the financial shopping worries of many local people this week when it issued 108 Christmas Club checks totaling $9,362.00. Jimmy Lidy. 18. of Plymouth, was found guilty in South Bend City Court by Judge George Farage. and fined $39.75 and his license suspended for one year on a charge of drunken driving. 1950 Members of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will play hosts to all the kiddies of the town and community at their annual Christmas party to be given in the high school gym next Thursday evening. December 14. at 7:30 p.m. Air Products. Inc., will change managers at the Walkerton plant the first of January. James A. Henry. the present manager, w ill be transferred to the main office at Emmaus. Pa., as assistant manager of the Cylinder Gas Division. He will be replaced at the Walkerton plant b\ Karl Schmuldt. of New Jersey. State Road 23 has been extended south in Starke County from Gro vertown at U. S Highway 30 about 10 miles to State Road 10. according to the State Highwav Commis-

sion. Ihe Kraft Circus hit tow n this week and set up the main tent in the I aFebcr and Son store.

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Presbyteraln Church 512 Georgia Street THURSDAY. DECEMBER 4 7:30 p.m.. Advent Choir practice. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7 Second Sunday of Advent. 9:00 a m.. Morning Prayers. 9:30 a m.. Fellowship and Gathering. 10:00 a.m.. Church Services. Rev. Ken Watt will be the guest minister. 11:00a.m.. Sunday School. Noon. Fellowship Club carry-in. pot-luck dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your own table serveie and covered dish. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 9 11:00 a.m., Presbyterian women visit Walkerton's Miller’s Merry Manor. 7:00 p.m.. Session meets at Church. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 10 10:00 a m.. Marv Circle meeting at Church. "Whosoever will, mav come." The Wesleyan Church Van Buren and Illinois Streets Walkerton. Indiana Minister. Rev. Timothy I abler Sunday School, 9:30a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. 7:00 p.m. We are here to serve you. United Pentecostal Church 800 Van Buren Street Walkerton. Indiana Pastor Stephen P. Binion I hursdav. Bible Study. Sundav School. 10:00 a.m Sunday Night Evangelistic. ’JO p. m I was glad when thev said unto me let us go to the house of the I ord." Walkerton I niled Methodist C hurch I(XX) (ieorgia Street Kev. Robert Gcarheart. Pastor THURSDAY. DECEMBER 4 7:00 p m.. Agape Praver Group. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7 9:15 a.m.. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a.m.. Worship Service. 3:00 p.m.. Slide presentation by R I M., for Senior High Youth and their parents. 6:00 p.m.. Jr. High UMYF. 6:30 p.m.. Sr. High UMYF. MONDAY. DECEMBER 8 1:00 p. m., Hope Circle 7 :30 p.m.. Building Study Committee. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 9 I 00 p.m.. Hope Circle 7:30 p.m.. Building Study Committee. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 9 7:30 p.m.. Finance Committee. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 10 6:00 p.m.. Children and Youth Choir rehearsal. 7:00 p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY. DECEMBER II " 00 p m.. Agape Prayer Group. North Liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty. Indiana 46554 Sundav School. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. 10:30 am. Choir Practice. 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7 :30 p.m.. Family Bible Study for all ages. Koontz ladie Missionary church Lloyd George. Pastor Kenneth Gardner. Sunday School Superintendent Sundav School. 9:(X)a.m. Worship Service. 10:00 am. Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. < lassificds Sell Anything And Everything.

GLENN FRESHMEN OPEN SEASON WITH A VICTORY The John Glenn freshman bask ctball team opened their season with a victory by defeating North Libertv 34-29. Dan Huffstetter led the Falcons with 10 points hitting five of eight field goals. Mike Dill scored five points and had one steal. Jeff Hurford also scored five points, and had one assist. Todd Cummins led the team rebounding with 8 rebounds, three offensive and five off the defensive board. Scott Pontius had two steals and one assist. North Liberty was led by Ron Clemans and Mike Skoarnek with nine points each. Cemans hit four of five field goals and one of two free throws. Box Score John Glenn fg ft p Cummins 1 0 1 Huffstetter 5 0 0 Bottorff 11 1 Pontius 11 3 Dill 2 1 3 Vcrhaeghe 200 Hurford 2 1 4 Kinney 1 0 I TOTALS 15 4 13 North Liberty Gouker 2 1 4 Sobicraljski 1 0 0 Alsop 1 0 2 Clemans 4 1 3 Skoaronck 4 1 0 Clingcnpecl 1 0 I TOTALS 13 3 10 Score By Quarters - North Libertv I 13 21 29 John Glenn 11 23 30 34 FRESHMEN WIN SECOND GAME FOR GLENN The John Glenn freshmen won their second game of the season by defeating LaVillc 36-32. Glenn led the entire bailgame except for one 20 second stretch. The game was finally decided when Dan Huffstetter recovered a kxise ball under the Falcon basket and scored with 10 second to go to give Glenn a two point lead. Jeff Hurford was fouled after rebounding a desperation shot and converted both ends of a one and one to account for the final score. Barry Bottorff led the Falcons with 11 points, hitting four of four field goals and three of four free throws. He had four rebounds and one steal. Scott Pontius scored nine points, hitting four of seven Held goals and had four rebounds. Huffstetter gave the team a steady performance hitting three of five field goals and Jeff Hurford was two of two from the free throw line. Todd Cummins and Mike Dill had one steal each. The Falcons hit a good percen tagc of 58 percent from the field and 60 percent from the free throw line. The Lancers were led by Prentkowski with 10 points and Shamo with eight. The win raised the freshman record to 2-0. Box Score John Glenn tg ft p Dill 2 0 I Hurford 1 2 3 Pontius 4 1 5 Huffstetter 3 0 2 Bottorff 4 3 2 Vcrhaeghe 0 0 1 Cummins I 1 3 TOTALS 15 6 17 LaVllle Fuchs 1 0 0 Overholser 0 1 I Shamo 2 4 3 Prentkowski 4 2 2 Foust 3 1 I Johnston 2 0 1 TOTALS 12 8 8 Score By Quarters LaVille 7 16 19 32 John Glenn 12 21 23 36 WITHSIEEP-IZF YOU CAN REST EASY Sleep-Eze contains a gentle sleep inducer that helps you get a good night s sleep And isn't that all you want 9 Use only as directed