The Independent-News, Volume 108, Number 35, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 February 1983 — Page 4

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_ THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - FEBRUARY 3, 1983

[EDITORIALS |

THIS IS CIVILIZED PEOPLE? The strike of the Independent Truckers, which began Monday morning, started off without much fanfare, as the strike did not at first present any really noticeable problems. However, since the beginning, acts of violence and incidents have been springing up around the country that is having an effect on drivers, both independents and others as well. The reports of violence, tires shot out or otherwise deflated, throwing of things, dropping items from overpasses, etc., have popped up almost from the start, but when the news broke Tuesday of a sniper shot killing a driver out east, and then the incident outside of LaPorte that injured a man driving a school van, and the injury sustained by a girl riding in a car when a dropped object crashed through the windshield and caused the injury, is just too much. Not only were the two latter cases outsiders who are innocent victims, even the trucker’s safety should not be jeopardized as he was trying to do his job and earn a living. And this is coming from people in the most civilized country in the world? It is strange what goes through the minds of many in such instances. It is true that the independent drivers have a point they are trying to get across ... the recently signed gas tax and use tax increase will hurt them, and possibly much more than those of us who are not in the industry realize. It is also going to hurt the organized company's as well, but still violence is not the answer to the problems. In hard times such as today, when unemployment and the continuing loss of jobs and businesses is the major concern, people do often over react, at least it is considered over reacting by most of us. It is too bad that something can’t be done to stop such violence and acts of vandalism. Is a life ever worth getting a point across in a case such as this? We think not. Whether or not the job action continues is not what we are concerned with, it is the fact that the job action, if continued, should continue on a civil and respectable basis. Sympathy will not be gained by such acts as murder, injury to involved and uninvoled persons. The point must be gotten across by those taking this action in a civilized manner. WHEN...

1973 This time of year there are always basketball tournaments going on and in the North Liberty freshman tourney the Shamrocks came out the victors by defeating LaVille, a two-time winner of the tournament. by a score of 53-34. Other schools participating included New Prairie and John Glenn. The North Liberty sixth grade basketball squad won the Urey tournament for the second year in a row. Other participating in the tourney were Bremen and LaPaz. The young Shamrocks defeated Bremen 34-17 for the title. 1968 At the local market chuck roast was selling for 49 cents a pound; ground beef at three pounds for 51.39; pork cutlets at 69 cents a pound; swiss steak at 79 cents a pound; rolled pork roast at 59 cents a pound; bacon at three pounds for $1.00; six 6-ounce cans of orange juice for $1.00; three half gallons of two percent milk for $1.00; ten pounds of potatoes for 39 cents; and celery at 23 cents a stalk. At the TV and Appliance store, Modem Electric, North Liberty , the following appeared in their advertisement: 23 inch console RCA color TV $76.00 off regular price; 295 sq. inch Sylvania color console at $449.00 with trade; a large screen Zenith color console for $478.00 with trade; 19 inch RCA portable TV was $159 95 now on sale for $128.00 with stand; used TV’s $4 98 and up; used dryers at $19.98 and up; a G.E. steam and dry iron for $8.88; and a 52 gal. electric water heater for $49.00. 1963 The Walkerton Fire Department was called to Plas/Steel Products Company Wednesday night at 9:30 where fire had gained considerable headway in the north seciton of the building where Zip Poles arc made Because of the dense smoke firemen were forced to use masks to enter the building The Koontz

Lake Fire Department assisted the local department. At the Walkerton Lions Club meeting for January at which time a “Mother of the Year” award was presented to Mrs. Robert Lidy by president George Parks. She was honored for her work with the youth in the community. It’s those birds on my mind, was the topic of a “Voice of the People” recently. Let’s save as many as possible through this zero weather. With snow on the ground the birds cannot find food so be a thoughtful person and provide food for them. 1958 The Citizen’s Committee of Liberty Township will hold a public meeting for all residents of the community on Tuesday, February 4. at 8:00 p.m., in the high school gym. The meeting is called for the purpose of discussion on a school board. The Shamrocks met the Walkerton Indians in the third battle of the St. Joseph County basketball tourney last Friday, January 24, at John Adams gym. It was the late game of the evening beginning at 9:00 p.m. Farmers in St. Joseph, Starke, Marshall and LaPorte counties might well benefit from opportunities offered through the Soil Bank’s Acreage Reserve program for spring. 1953 Mrs. Ray Bergland and her workers are conducting their Mothers March on Polio tonight, January 29. in North Liberty and hope* to canvas the town for contributions to this very worthy cause. Jack Koselak, North Liberty, was a part of the Indiana University Marching Hundred when the famed band participated in the Presidential Inaugural parade in Wash ington, DC. Tuesday. Koselak. a sophomore at LU., plays drums. A completely new line of International trucks has been intro-

duced in this area by Dale Trobaugh. of North Liberty Machinery, Inc. The annual immunization program will again be conducted in the schools of St. Joseph County. The program will be in North Liberty on February 9 and in Walkerton on February 10. 1943 Farming in this locality is going to be a tough job this year, according to hxal machinery dealers who have had their quotas on new machinery cut so low that they are at a loss to know how to operate. Repair parts, too, have been cut down. The severest snow storm and blizzard since January 1918. coupled with sub-zero weather hit northern Indiana this week, paralyzing traffic and closing most of the schools. Temperature readings varied from 12 to 22 degrees below zero. 22 degrees below zero was reached on Wednesday and it was the lowest in this territory in 46 years. About 140 pupils of the fourth, fifth and part of the sixth grades in Walkerton are attending school in one of the dormitories located near the Frank Clarke farm. The Tow n of Walkerton w ill have a citv building worthy of the name within the next few months according to an announcement by the City Council this week. The Council has consumated a real estate deal whereby the town becomes the owner of the Apple Garage building. corner of Roosevelt Road and Michigan Street. The building was purchased from Marvin Stahly who had purchased it of Mrs. W. B. Apple, last fall. The Walkerton Supply Company is presently in the garage and will soon move to the building south of this that Marvin Stahly purchased from B. I. Holser recently. The purchase price of the Apple building was $17,000. The gasoline stations in Walkerton. following a meeting on Wednesday evening, agreed on hours of operation in conformity with the new federal regulations. The local stations have agreed upon being open from 6:00 a m. to 6:00 p.m. except for the Phillips 66 station which will remain open 24 hours a day. The three offices for the three federal housing projects in Walkerton have been consolidated into one office. The three projects consist of the 200-units in West York, the girls dormitories and the trailer park. THANKS I would like to thank my relatives. friends and customers for helping me to win the Christmas Club contest. Peggy Kearney Thanks for all the cards and good w ishes during my stay in the hospital. Irma Rasmussen 1 want to thank my family and friends for the cards and visits while 1 was in the hospital. Thelma Kost We wish to thank our friends, relatives and neighbors for the kindnesses shown during our recent bereavement, especially for the dinner served. We also wish to thank Father Letko, the Sisters of St. Patricks, the doctors at the Walkerton Medical Clinic. God bless you all. The Kotals I want to thank my family and friends for their cards, visits and help while I was in the hospital and since I have returned home. Pearl McConnell Thank you Larry Dill, Chuck Baker and the other firemen who we could not identify in the dark, for making the Urey Bth grade basketball tourney win at LaPorte such a great and memorable occasion. We re proud to represent

Walkerton. Urey Bth Grade Basketball Team Basketball Coach TRI KAPPA NEWS The January meeting of the North Liberty Tri Kappa sorority was held in the home of Carol Johnson. Ann Camblin and Sheila Scott served refreshments. Carol King, vice-president, led the meeting. Charity chairman, Karen Warner, reported her committee purchased and delivered toys, clothing and grocery certificates to several families in the community during the Christmas season. Barbara Eberly was appointed to serve as Sunshine chairman for the remainder of the year. Joyce Kcnpp reported that one case of pecans was left to be sold. Twenty-one cases have been sold to date. Beth McCool, garage sale chairman. announced Saturday. March 19 as the date of the sale. It w ill be held at the Center Township Boosters Club on Kern Road just west of U.S. 31. Every member will be donating garage sale items and pies. Donations of saleable items from the community will be greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will support our scholarship program for John Glenn High School graduates. Phyllis Thornburg and Carol Johnson are ordering Tri Kappa coffee mugs to be sold at state convention in April. Carol King, scholarship chairman. announced that someone form the guidance department of John Glenn High School will speak to the sorority at the February meeting. Following the meeting a Valentine exchange will be held between the members. The meeting will be held in the home of

Potato FrittataDelicious Breakfast Or Supper WWwP Country-Style Potato Frittata is a nourishing and delicious suggestion for a late weekend breakfast or light supper Best of all it’s made with ingredients generally kept on hand. Cooked Washington Russet potatoes are lightly browned in bacon drippings along with green onion and green pepper. A seasoned egg mixture is poured over the potatoes. When this is nearly set, shredded Cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top, and the frittata is popped under the broiler until the cheese is hot and bubbly. For breakfast, accompany it with fresh fruit and at supper a green salad. Washington Russets are a high-quality, all-purpose potato grown in the fertile soil of the Columbia River Basin in the central area of the state. They are rich in nutrients and stay moist and flavorful whether baked, broiled or fried. They are easily recognized by their oval shape, light netting and shallow eyes Country-Style Potato Frittata 4 slices bacon, diced 1 or 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups (about 1 pound) or margarine cooked, pared and (optional) diced Washington 6 eggs Russet potatoes 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup each chopped 1/4 teaspoon pepper green onion and 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar green pepper cheese Cook bacon in 10 inch oven proof skillet until crisp, remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Fry cooked potatoes in drippings until lightly browned ?Xdd green onion and green pepper; cook, stirring frequently until crisp tender Stir in bacon Add butter if necessary; heat until melted Beat eggs with water and pepper; stir into potato mixture ( <>ok over medium heat until edges are set With wide spatula, lilt cooked portions and allow uncooked egg mixture to flow underneath Continue cooking until almost set Sprinkle with cheese, broil until cheese melts and is lightly browned Cut into wedges to serve Makes 4 to 6 servings

Carole Peddycord with Beth McCool and Phyllis Thornburg providing refreshments. SERVICE NOTES ARMY AND AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Bruce A. Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Allen Sr., of Walkerton, has been commissioned a second lieutenant through the Air Force ROTC program, and earned a bachelor's degree at Purdue University. West Lafayette. Allen will now go to Williams Air Force Base. Arizona. His wife. Dianne, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Bealor, of Rural Route 2. Walkerton. The lieutenant is a 1974 graduate of LaPorte High School. ARMY AND AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Ariman Tammy M. Niles, daughter of Colby O. and Joan M. Niles, of 902 Illinois Street. Walkerton, has been assigned to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Communitv College of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized instruction in the avionics systems field. She is a 1981 graduate of John Glenn High School. Walkerton. Our classifieds start at only $1.50! “Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at." Goethe