The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 30, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 January 1981 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 106; NUMBER 30

Walkerton Library Completes Move To New Quarters The Walkerton-Lincoln Township Public Library has completed its move to their new quarters at 60’-09 Roosevelt Road. Hours the library is open are 9:30 a m. to 5:30 pm. on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 30 a m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays and on Saturdays the doors will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m The Library will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. NEW ACCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM TO GO INTO EFFECT Beginning January 1. 1981. the Indiana State Police, along with all the police agencies in Indiana and the citizens of the Hoosier state will begin using a new accident reporting system, announced John T. Shettle. Superintendent of the Indiana State Police The completely new system was designed in order to obtain more information to better identify accident causation factors and problem locations. This information will be used by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Emergency Medical Services, for placement of ambulances; the Highway Department; the State Board of Health for statistics; Mental Health Association for special programs; Natural Resources for statistics on animals involved in accidents; Attorney General’s Office and Traffic Safety Planners. Planning for this new system began in 1978 and was funded from the collection of the $2.00 fee for copies of accident reports and through a Traffic Safety Grant. The blue operator's accident form, will replace the old yellow forms. After January 1, 1981. the old forms will not be accepted. Police officers throughout the state have received training in the use of the new forms, along with having input in the designing of the forms. COMMUNITY CLUB TO MEET JANUARY 2 The Walkerton Woman's Community Club will meet on Friday, January 2. at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Building. Amy Wardman, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Walkerton, will present the program. "History Through Music". Hostesses for the day will be Alice D'Arcy, chairman; Caroline Danielewski. Pauline Stanley, Dorothy Walz. Bertha Williams and Janette Grace. NOTICE- AUXILIARY TO MEET DECEMBER 8 Duc to the regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary falling on January I. the meeting has been changed to Januan 8, 7:30 p.m. At this meeting emphasis will be given to Legislation and National Securite. Make Someone Happy With A Happy Ad.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS Jib S II <nl Mrs. Linder (Maxine) Schmeltz, right, along with Ivo Hagenbush, Jr., are preparing the Christmas Baskets that the Walkerton American Legion and Auxiliary give annually. This year ll baskets were prepared and delivered. — photo by Michael Pearish

Delivering baskets of Christmas cheer is but one of the mane contributions made to the community by the American Legion Auxiliary, she American Legion and its Auxiliary members and friends solely support their Christmas Basket project. Sizes and contents vary according to the recipient, the contents being: chicken, pancake Hour, oatmeal, soups, vegetables, jello, crackers, bread, milk. eggs, fresh fruit, potatoes, candy and others. For many years the Christmas basket project was headed by Mr. and Mrs. Emery Flaughcr who gave many hours for this annual gift. After the retirement of the Flaughers. Mr. and Mrs. Linder Schmeltz took over the responsibilities They had always worked EFFECTIVE PARENTING SEMINAR IN WALKERTON The Walkerton United Methodist Church is conducting an effective parenting seminary and invites the public to attend. There will be six sessions on Sunday evenings from 6:30 • 8:30 beginning January 11 through February 15.1981. The instructors will be Dave and Shirley Shenk, both graduates of Goshen College. Shirley is a home-bound instructor for the Elkhart Schools and Dave is a member of the Children's Team at the Oaklawn Mental Health Center. The cost of the seminar will be $6.00 per participant or SIO.OO per couple. Registration and fee must be turned into the church office by January 8. 1981. Further information may be obtained by calling the office at 586-3534. NOTICE- A.C.T.1.0.N. REPRESENTATIVES TO BE IN NORTH LIBERTY On Tuesday. January 6. from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.. ACTION representatives will be in North Liberty to assist the low income persons in handling the State Energy money. The representatives will be on hand at the Ambulance Building at the corner of Stewart and South Streets.

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with the project, assembling and delivering, and now are in charge and have been for quite a few years. The ten baskets and one fruit basket given this vear arc not from the collections of the Salvation Army kettles. Even though the Salvation Army committee and the Smcrican Legion and Auxiliary do work together in regards to their individual lists of recipients, the kettle money is not divided between the projects. Many residents arc under the impression that the food baskets arc a community affair but as stated, it is an organization project. The American Legion and its Auxiliary wish the community a prosperous New Year. , JI BIRTHS Mi Dr. Frank and Connie Engel. 408 N. Main Street. North Liberty, are the parents of a son born on December 20. in the Osteopathic Hospital. South Bend. A son was born on December 19 to James and Patricia Houser. 63181 State Road 23. North Liberty , in Memorial Hospital. South Bend. Cherylle Kaye arrived at the Bremen Community Hospital weighing tn at four pounds and 11 ounces and has chosen her parents to be Bill and Patti Rhodes, Lake of the Woods, Bremen. Maternal grandparents are Florence Erdelyi and Wayne Vice and Mr. and Mrs. William Rhodes are the paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Crystal) Givens are the proud parents of a son. Cory Andrew, born on Monday. December 29. in the LaPorte Hospital at 4:10 a.m. He weighed in at seven pounds and five ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alex Clemons. Walkerton, and Mrs. Colcnc Givens. Knox.

OBITUARIES MRS. LALAH BARKER Mrs. lalah Barker. 64. of 204 E< Harrison St.. North Liberty, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 25. in Memorial Hospital. South Bend, after a lengthy illness She was born on January 16. 1916. in Lansing. Michigan and had lived in South Bend since 1940 after coming from Kalamazoo, Michigan. She married Russell H. Barker on December 14. 1940, in South Bend, who preceded her in death in 1965. cSurviving are her mother. Mrs. Estella Alexander. Os North Liberty; a daughter. Mrs. Jack (Carol) Spriggs, of North Liberty; a son. Russell H. 11. of New Carlisle; two grandchildren; a stepsister. Mrs. Norma Wilson, of Carey. Ohio, three brothers. Joffrc Mishall, of Flint. Michigan. Marshall Mishall and Royal Mishall, both of Kalamazoo, Michigan; and a stepbrother. Jack Alexander, of Columbus, Ohio. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. December 29, in the New Apostolic Church of Crumstown. of which she was a member, with David Hab officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. STEALLA A. STACHOWSKI Mrs. Stella A. Stachowski. 73, of the RN Nursing Home. Teegarden, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday. December 25. at the home, after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 27. |9o‘\ in Poland and had lived here for 68 years coming from Poland. Her husband. John Stachlwski. preceded her in death in 1962. She was a former employee of the University of Notre Dame. Surviving arc a daughter. Mrs. Jane Puchala, of South Bend; three sons. John P.. of South Bend, Edward J., of Glenmoore. Pennsylvania. and Joseph E., of North Liberty; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Cecelia Kempest, of Coatesville. Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Sophie Matusczewicz and Mrs. Harriet Kadzicla. both of Brooklyn, New York; and two brothers. Chester Przybyla. of East Chicago, and John Przybyla. of Whiting. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday in St. Matthew Cathedral with Rev. Joseph R Crowley, pastor, officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. South Bend. OREGON TWP. SENIORS TO MEET JANUARY 15 The Oregon Township Senior Citizens Club will meet on Thursday. January 15 at the Koontz Lake Conservation Cub at 12:30 p.m. C.S.T. All members are asked to bring in a covered dish. ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS If your mailing address is different than the address on your paper, please notify the subscription department by calling 586 3139. Thank you. Happy Ads Only $1 uu In the United States each day, approximately 5,000 people turn 66.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year s Dav — Happy New Year. FRIDAY. JANUARY 2 1:00 p.m. — The Walkerton Woman's Community Club to meet at the Communitv Building North Liberty Shamrocks to meet Riley Wildcats in the opening round of the SBCSC Holiday Tournev at Notre Dame ACC. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 8:00 a.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to participate in the Knox Invitational 10:00 a.m. — North Liberty freshman basketball team to travel to Marian. MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Classes resume at PU and North Liberty Schools. 4:00 p.m. — Urey 7 th and Bth grade boys basketball teams to host La Ville. S 6:30 p.m — North Liberty girls basketball lean’ to host Jimtown. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to host Culver. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 3:45 p m. — Walkerton Sth and 6th grade boys basketball lean's to host North Liberty. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team to host North Liberty. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 6:30p.m. — North liberty freshman basketball team to travel to Argos. 6:45 p.m — John Glenn wrestlers to travel to Winamac for matches. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 4:00 p.m. — Walkerton sth and 6th grade boys basketball teams to travel to LaPaz. 4:30 p.m. — Urey 7th and Bth grade boys basketball teams top host LaPorte Boston. 6:00 p.m. — North Liberty wrestler* to host Triton. 7:30 p.m. — Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary to meet. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton Tri Kappas to meet. OREGON TOWNSHIP HOMEMAKERS TO MEET The Oregon Township Homemaker* Cub will meet on Tuesday, January 13. at 12.30 p.m. C S T at the Koontz Lake Con»ervation Club. Ladie* with their last names starting with G through ME are asked to bring a covered dish. If vou are unable to attend the meeting send vour covered dish or call one of the officers. The theme of the meeting will be to name one thing you would like to accomplish this year. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP TO MEET MONDAY The Senior Fellowship group will meet on Monday. Januarv 5. at 6:00 p.m for their regular monthly meeting to be held at the Walkerton Community Building. Hosts for the evening will be Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ullery and Rev. and Mr*. Don King. A study made by American engineers showed the 2,000-yeer-old AppienWey, built by ancient Romans, is in better condition than many modem roed»!