The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 27, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 December 1980 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 11, IMO

| EDITORIALS

WE ENCOURAGE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE The time is at hand for the P-L-J School Board to take into consideration the possibility of the merger between Liberty Township and the present PLJ School System. The December 16 meeting was chosen as the meeting to further consider this very important matter. There was a little negative talk a few weeks ago and comments made by some board members about the fact that a delay was asked for by some members of the Liberty/Greene Citizens Committee until after the December 10 meeting of the Commission on General Education in Indianapolis. This was granted even though some comments made were negative. Since that meeting, the State Commission stated they would not act on any Liberty/Greene consideration until all local remedies have been exhausted. This was really not surprising as this is not the job of this commission to rule on or act on school matters such as this. Also, the state wants to stay out of local situations as much as possible and this has to be for the better in the long run. It was demonstrated through the various channels that the majority of the people of the PLJ system favor the merger. Most of these people have foresight enough to see that it is in the best interest of the children, their education, and also financially for them. The advantags would become more obvious in the future if no such move is made as a declining enrollment, increased costs and a standstill and/or declining population trend all would spell trouble down the road. Add to this the fact the present PLJ faculty was almost 100 percent in favor and even the high school students favored it by a considerable margin, and you can see clearly the only stumbling blocks are those that appear in every case of such magnitude, basically personal and petty feelings, for whatever reason they may have. The PLJ Board's action to accept this does not make it final. They still will have a job to do ... to meet with the South Bend Community School Corporation Board and work out the details for the switch of Liberty Township, and this is another hard job that will find more local resentment, that of figuring out just how the student population is going to be housed and what building changes, construction, alterations, etc., will be necessary. Despite the rumors that have existed in the PLJ school district since this matter surfaced, we feel the board has basically taken all the facts and figures, the problems and advantages into consideration and studied them. There were some off the record statements made that should not have been and almost pre-set decisions made on an individual basis by a member or two. This was not a healthy situation and the expansion of statements made, stories that were stretched and twisted, all helped to cause some slightly hard feelings. We believe the board has overcome this and will be directed by their own common sense, consideration of the facts and the opinions asked for and received, to make the proper decision. Not only will this benefit the PLJ School District, but, despite the feelings now, will benefit Liberty Township as well. They are losing their high school and their problems stem from the fact that not many options are available for them. It is no secret that the social make-up of our areas are similar and only a little time will be needed to lessen negative feelings that exist. We heartly endorse an affirmative vote. It will not be final should problems occur that cannot be seen now, but once the opportunity to improve both the educational possibilities and the financial aspect of our school district is gone, it may never return again. We are talking not just next year, the year or two after, we are talking of the future of schools and education in this area.

(Taken From The Files Os The Independent-News)

1975 The Walkerton Area Bicentennial ( ommittee's appropriately designed notes and stationery are now on sale. Ihe packages of 25 notes and envelopes are selling for $1 .50 and the stationary of 25 sheets and envelopes are selling also for SI 50 Ihe Walkerton Salvation Arms drive will continue the next two Saturdays in downtown Walkerton after a very successful start on De cembcr 6 Ihe total collected last Saturday was $222 31 A voluntary housing allowance program was adopted on Wednesday evening. December 3 with an affirmative vote by the North Lib

erty Town Board. Santa Claus will visit with the children of the area on Saturday, December 20 He will be in North Liberty at I :00 p.m. at the Fire Station and he will be in Walkerton from I 00 to 3:00 p.m at the K of C Building I he Drift Breakers are finalizing their plans for their annual torch ride which is held around the holidays providing there is enough snow 1970 I hr United Telephone Company of Indiana has announced that the approval by the Public Service Commission of Indiana has granted an increase in rates on long dis-

tance calls w ithin Indiana. The Walkerton License Branch has moved to 712 Roosevelt Road from their previous location on Michigan Street. 1965 Branson Hiatt was elected by the Board of Directors for 1966 to serve the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce as president for the coming year. Santa Claus will be in North Liberty on Saturday . December 18 for his annual visit. He will be indoors ar the Fire Station to give treats to the kiddies. Tremendous values because everything is marked down for SIOO.OOO inventory clearance of the Walkerton Lumber and Coal Company. Illinois Street. 1960 The telephone exchange at Walkerton will be converted to automatic dial operation on Sunday, December 18, at 1:01 a.m. It w as also made known at the time of the dial conversion all Walkerton telephones would be joined to the nationwide Direct Distance Dialing network. The Methodist Church of Walkerton was the scene of the beautiful impressive ceremony of the receiving of the charter for a new Epsilon Chi Chapter of Kappa. Kappa. Kappa on Thursday evening. December lat 7:30 p.m. President of the chapter is Mrs. Marjorie Eiler. Robert Ellis, manager of Bob’s Bargain Barn, has announced that he is moving into a new location and now is at 702 Roosevelt Road. Walkerton. He has had his busines in Walkerton for two years and four months at 303 Roosevelt Road. At the market chuck roast was selling for 49 cents a pound; a three pound can of Swiftning at 55 cents; a pound of butter for 69 cents; Hills Bros, coffee at $1.19 for a 10 ounce jar; T-Bone steak at 69 cents; smoked picnics at 33 cents a pound; Christmas trees at $1.00; Ivory soap at four bars for 19 cents and cookies at 39 cents a pound. 1955 Certainly one of the finest creations of architecture the town of North Liberty has seen for some years is the newly erected high

Two Delicious Subjects For Cookie Lovers

The ho me baked smell of cookies is always a welcome aroma for your after school or work brigade. So why not greet them with two popular treats made with a delightful variation? Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies, a famous drop cookie variety, become Oatmeal Gems when you dot their centers with Kraft red raspberry preserves. Chocolate lovers are sure to enjoy Chocolate Raspberry Bars. After they’re baked, they are spread with red raspberry or strawberry preserves and sprinkled with toasted coconut. Then cool, cut them into bars and serve. With a tall glass of milk or hot tea, these cookies will be the favorite subject of your cookie jar raiders Oatmeal Gems 1 cup Parkay margarine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups old fashioned or quick oats, uncooked Kraft red raspberry preserves Cream margarine and sugars until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla Add com bined flour, baking soda and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in oats. Drop heaping leaspoonfuh of dough onto ungreaaed cookie sheet Indent centers,

school just back of the present Liberty Township School. Lawrence Albright is the top adult five-acre corn winner in the St. Joseph County contest with 152 bushels per acre. Dick Hershberger. Walkerton, a junior at DcPauw University, has been awarded a major letter in cross country for 1955. athletic director James C. Loveless announced. 1950 The churches of Walkerton have been planning a number of special events for the next few days in observance of the Savior's birthday. Plan on attending and enjoying the spirit of Christmas. The following stores will remain open until 9:00 p.m. every evening next week for the convenience of the Christmas shoppers. The stores that will remain open arc Dad & Lad's. Globe Gothiers. Gamles Store. Hershberger’s. Studio Drcs’s Show. Chaney's Drug Store and Wills Drug Store. Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday afternoon to be on the streets of Walkerton from 3:00 to 4:00o'clock. He will be anxious to meet and greet all little boys and girls.

CHURCH NEWS |

Koontz Lake Missionary Church Highway 23 At Koontz Lake Lloyd George. Pastor Kenneth Gardner Sunday School Superintendent SUNDAY. DECEMBER 14 9:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.. Morning Worship. 12:00 noon. Family carry-in Christmas dinner. No evening service. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 17 6.00 p m.. Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. All times arc Central Standard Time. Walkerton United Methodist Church HXM) Georgia Street Rev. Robert Gearheart, Pastor THURSDAY. DECEMBER 11 7:00 p.m.. Agape Prayer Group.

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fill with 1/4 teaspoon preserves Bake at 375°, H to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Approximately 4-1/2 dozen Chocolate Raspberry Bars 1 cup Parkay margarine 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 2 loz squares unsweetened chocolate, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder

FRIDAY. DECEMBER 12 6:00 p.m.. Fellowship Class Christmas pot-luck at the church; co-hostesscs Pauline Knowlton and Esther Kaufman. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 13 1:00 p.m., Sunday School Christ mas program rehearsal. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 14 9:15 a.m.. Sunday School Christ mas program. 10:30 am.. Chancel Choir Christmas cantata. 3:00 • 4:00 p.m., 6th Grade UMYF 6:30 p.m.. Sr. High UMYF. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 16 1:30 p.m.. Naomi Circle at Alice Huhnkc’s home. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 17 6:00 p.m.. Children and Youth choir rehearsal. 7:00 ■ 8:00 p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearsal; afterwards to Dr. Gear heart's. Prea byte rain Church 512 Georgia Street SUNDAY. DECEMBER 14 Third Sunday of Advent. 9:00 a m.. Morning Prayers. 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship and Gath cring. 10:00 a m.. Church Services Rev. Ken Watt will be guest minister. Congregational meeting for election of church officers following services. 11:00a.m., Sunday School. 6:30 p.m.. Mariners meet in the Fellowship Hall. MONDAY. DECEMBER 15 7:30 p.m.. Martha Circle meets in Church living room. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 16 2:00 p.m.. Presbyterian Women visit Tccgardcn Nursing Home for Christmas party. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 18 7:30 p.m.. Advent Choir prat tice. “Whosoever will, may come.” United Pentecostal Church 800 Van Buren Street Walkerton. Indiana Pastor Stephen P. Binion Thursday. Bible Study. Sunday S«hool, 10 00 a.m. Sunday Night Evangelistic, 7:30 p.m.

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Kraft red raspberry or strawberry preserves 1 cup coconut, toasted Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy Blend in milk, eggs, chocolate and vanilla. Add combined dry ingredients, mix well Spread in greased 1 3 x 9-inch baking pan Bake at 350°, 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dean. While worn, spread with preserves, sprinkle with coconut. Cool, cut into bars