The Independent-News, Volume 110, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 19 July 1984 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 110; NUMBER 7

SPRAYING OF MOSQUITOS AT KOONTZ LAKE The Koontz Lake Association will resume spraying for mosquito control, according to Claude Nowakowski, president of the home owner’s association. An agreement was reached with the Town of Walkerton last week to rent their equipment and use their driver. A volunteer member of the Association will accompany each trip. No driveways will be fogged. Patrolman Keith Fraine represented Starke County Sherrif Walters at the directors meeting last Tuesday evening. Fraine informed the group that there will be monthly reports submitted to Nowakowski concerning arrests and warnings. Fraine will drive the Association squad car. Lake residents who need assistance are to call the Sheriff’s office, 1-800-552-2403, and they will relay the message to the deputy for investigation. A membership drive will be held August 15th to 26th. A fall money raising project and bake sale will be scheduled later. Weatherization Loans Offered By NIPSCO Northern Indiana Public Service Company announced on July 16, it would begin offering low-interest loans to property owners who weatherize their homes to save energy. The program — available to qualifying customers — will offer loans from S2OO to $1,500 at 6% interest to help homeowners buy and install insulation, solar heating and cooling systems, weatherstripping and other conservation devices designed to cut electric or gas use. Payment periods will range from 6 to 36 months. According to Jack W. Stine, Vice President, Division Operations, “Our weatherization loan program is aimed at beating the high cost of energy in the simplest, most direct manner — through conservation. We know that much of the energy used to heat and cool your home escapes through the roof, walls and windows. Adequate insulation goes a long way toward controlling energy costs, and the new weatherization loan program provides an opportunity to take steps to conserve energy in the home”. Among those items covered under the program are: — Ceiling, wall, floor, ducts, pipe and wter heater insulation — Interior and exterior caulking — Weatherstripping — Storm and/or thermal window installation — Heat reflective and heat absorbing window and door materials — Gock thermostats — Window heat loss or heat gain materials — Passive solar space heating and cooling systems. Stine pointed out that eligibility for the program was designed to provide the maximum dollars and maximum benefit to individual homeowners most capable of reducing energy usage. Single family houses, duplexes, triplex or four-family residences heated by natural gas or electricity or using

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574

NORTHERN INDIANA JR. OLYMPIC BASEBALL TEAM * g -tXt X» JL * U 15 ■ Pictured above from left to right, front row: Scott Upp, LaPorte; Ron Mejer, South Bend Washington; Brian Piotrowicz, South Bend Washington; Dave Shinn, Michigan City Elston; Mike Norris, Warsaw; Brian Ullery, South Bend LaSalle; and Frank Cordello, Michigan City Elston. Back row: coach Rick Tomaszewski, South Bend Washington; Tim Peek, Elkhart Memorial; Chris Bend, Chesterton; Jeff Hauteman, South Bend LaSalle; Greg Perschke, LaPorte; Tom Molnar, South Bend Adams; Brent Szynski, South Bend Washington; Doug Jones, Warsaw; and Glen Duddleson, South Bend Washington. Not present are Mike Beckel, South Bend Riley; Kevin Greencher, Ken Sage and Tim Weinberg, all of South Bend St. Joseph; Brian Wolff, Clay; and Robert Mann, Elkhart Central.

The Northern Indiana Junior Olympics Baseball Team is a group of you men 15 and 16-year-olds from northern Indiana. They represent schools from Chesterton, Elkhart, LaPorte, Michigan City, South Bend and Warsaw. Brent Szynski and Brian Piotrowicz are from the North Liberty area. They played Little League ball at North Liberty and went to school at North Liberty and Greene Schools. Since the school districts have been changed, they now go to South Bend Washington. The Junior Olympics were held at Notre Dame last year and the Northern Indiana team won the silver. This year they would like to go to Jacksonville, Florida, and win the gold, August 14-19. They need financial help for uniforms, housing, food, transportation, etc. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Checks can be made out to Northern Indiana Junior Olympics Baseball Team and sent to Ron electric air conditioning supplied by NIPSCO may be eligible for the low interest weatherization loan. To make sure that customers receive the most value for their conservation dollar, NIPSCO will require each participant to have an RCSP energy audit of their home as part of the low-interest loan program. The audit — which uncovers every aspect of energy waste in a home and costs $15.00 — will pinpoint trouble spots to customers. NIPSCO will also supply an authorized master list of qualified installers for those individuals not wanting to do their own insulation work. Lastly, to ensure participants the greatest return from the weatherization loan plan, NIPSCO will inspect the work performed by the homeowner, or the contractor hired to do the work. The inspection will be completed by NIPSCO engineers free of charge. Details about the loan program and applications can be obtained at the local NIPSCO customer service office. Stine said. “We hope that our customers take advantage of this offer to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and control costs'', he said.

Gerencher, 52398 Cavalier Ct., South Bend, Ind 46635 or call coach Rick Tomaszewski, at 656-4667 if you have any questions. JAYCEE WOMEN ORIENTATION NIGHT The Walkerton Jaycee Women will meet Thursday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., at Welco Restaurant for an orientation and membership meeting. All women between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible for membership and are invited to attend this meeting. SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES The Walkerton Summer Youth Program will be meeting for its final week July 23rd through July 25th. Special events are scheduled each day as follows: Monday, July 23 — 9:00 - 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds, “Special” doublelaunching rocket session, and double length slip and slide; 12:00 - 2:30, 10 to 12 year olds, “Special” double-launching rocket session and double length slip and slide. Tuesday, July 24 — 9:00 - 11:30, 7 to 9 year olds, frisbee golf tournament, golf ball driving contest and kid's choice; 12:00 - 2:30, 10 to 12 year olds, frisbee golf tournament, golf ball driving contest and kid’s choice. Wednesday, July 25 — 1:003:00, 7 to 12 year olds, 1:15, “fun run” (approximately 1 mile). The first race will be the 7 to 9 year old group. The second race will be the 10 to 12 year old group. Trophies will be awarded to the first three male and female runners in each age group with the best times. 2:00 p.m., presentation of the “attendance awards” for each age group. 2:15 p.m., refreshments (KoolAid and cookies). Shop and Save in Walkerton! With no ready cash to do business, the town of Tenino, Washington issued wooden money in 1932

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1964

U.S. Highway 6 Closed For Work East Os Walkerton U. S. Highway 6 is closed, as of Monday, east of Walkerton, in order to do a pipe replacement approximately 1 mile west of the junction of U. S. 6 and U. S. 31. The State Highway Department expects work to be completed and traffic to be allowed by Saturday. July 21. OREGON TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS TO MEET The Koontz Lake-Oregon Township Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday, July 19, at 12:30; p.m. at the Koontz Lake Conservation club house. Members are to bring a covered dish. All friends are welcome, do come and enjoy the fellowship, visiting, playing cards, etc. Happy Ads, only $1.50!

NEW DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE POTATO CREEK PARK AREA JI ' L R J a _ Bit, nil ■ AS Rw^Hß

Dwight Brooks, Potato Creek Park Manager, and Evelyn Harbaugh. of the North Liberty Chamber of Commerce, look over the new 1984-85 Business and Com

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Clean-Up Day Set Sat., July 28 At Potato Creek Park In the height of the summer season the wildflowers are blooming and the birds are singing at Potato Creek State Park. It is a beautiful sight to behold. Among this splendor there is an eyesore — litter. Soft drink cans, candy wrappers and bottles dot the landscape in testament to the few thoughtless visitors who tossed it there. On Saturday, July 28, come to Potato Creek, bring the family and a picnic lunch and help give the park a thorough cleaning. It’s a big job. Miles of hiking and bicycling trails, park road and horse trails need to be walked and cleaned. Anyone interested in volunteering their time to help the Potato Creek personnel accomplish this task should meet at the park office at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28. Rain date is July 29. All scout groups and service organizations are welcome. Litter bags will be furnished. When the park is sparkling clean, there will be a free concert at 2:00 p.m. in the Peppermint Hill Picnic Shelter featuring the Jeff Brown Jazz Trio. They will entertain the whole family with sparkling performances of contemporary jazz to the delight of all ages. This concert is part of the Cultural Arts Program sponsored by Potato Creek and Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Talented Indiana artists will present wholesome entertainment in the natural park setting. For more information, contact John F. Schaust, 656-8186. FUND REMAINS OPEN FOR CORBETT FAMILY A savings account entitled, “Funds For The Corbett Family” remains open at the Farmers State Bank of Wyatt-Walkerton. Those wishing to make contributions may send same to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker, Rural Route 5, Box 102, Walkerton, Ind. 46574. All funds will be acknowledged. The Corbett family was involved in an auto accident on Easter Sunday. A special thanks goes for your support and thoughtfulness.

munity Organization Directories that were placed in the park for Distribution on July 2nd Additional copies may be obtained from the North Liberty Clothing Outlet store.