The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 October 1986 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - OCTOBER 16, 1986

REFERENDUMS FOR VOTERS The voters of both North Liberty and Walkerton will each have a referendum on their ballot in the General Election on Tuesday, November 4, in addition to two Town Council seats and the rest of the offices normally held in the off-year General Election. The referendums are strictly local issues that have been put on the ballot by the Town Councils after petition drives in the two towns requested this action of their town councils. We would like to give you the complete and proper wording for these two referendums at this time in order that anyone who may have any question concerning these referendums can settle the matters in their own minds before stepping inside the curtain on election day. The North Liberty referendum reads: “Should property located at 204, 206, 208, 210 and 300 North Main Street be rezoned from Residential to General Commercial?” This will have a “Yes” and “No” vote available for the voters to cast their ballots. The Walkerton referendum reads: “Shall the Walkerton municipality owned electric and water utilities be taken out of the jurisdiction of the Indiana Public Service Commission for the purpose of charges and rates?”. This also will have the “Yes” or “No” choice available for the voters. This newspaper will again remind you of these referendums prior to the election, along with the list of candidates on the local and General Election tickets. We simply wanted to give everyone time to read and understand the important referendum vote offered in order to allow for study in these important local matters. HER PLACE FASHIONS TO BE PRESENTED AT STYLE SHOW ‘I f? 1 I Preparing for St. Patrick’s annual style show are employees from Her Place of Walkerton. A few of the models will be, kneeling: Kathy Matz; standing is Cindy Groves and Alice Kujawski, right.

The St. Patrick’s Women’s Gub is making final plans for the annual style show with fashions to be presented by Her Place. The style show will be held at the school hall. on Thursday, October 23, at 7:30 pm. A salad bar will be offered from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. A donation of $2.50 is being asked to cover expenses for the evening. The committee for the 1986 style show is Linda Holland, chairman; Jackie Stooks, decorations; Judy Rush, salad bar; Kitty Holland, set up; and Phyllis Turner, tickets. AU members are asked to donate a salad. The salads should be taken to the school hall between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. on the 23rd. A benefit will be held with first prize SSOO cash; second prize, SIOO gift certificate at Her Place; and third prize is dinner for two at G’s Dockside. Proceeds from the

benefit will go to the school. Tickets for the evening will be available at the door or by calling Linda Holland at 586-2157 or Debbie Walter at 586-3707. SENIOIR CITIZEN BOWLING NEWS The Senior Bowlers were making the pins fall in fine style this past week. The ladies had 14 competing and there was some real close competition as the following scores will indicate. June Baker’s 167 high game just bested Marty MalstafTs 157, with Mildred McKesson right in there with a 154. High handicap game competition was even closer. Marty Malstaff’s 228 was just over June Baker’s 224. Gare Martin gave them both a

scare when she tallied 220. There was a tie for high series with June Baker and Mildred McKesson both posting a 422 total. The ladies really enjoyed a fine day of fun and bowling! The gents had 12 competitors out to make the pins fly. Harold Schweder again had the high game of 185 and also, the high series with a nice 525. The high handicap game went to Jim Martin with a 243 total. But Bob Bowman challenged him with his 239 total. Dave Lind's 217 made a nice 3 way race for the gents. There is still room for more Senior Bowlers! Come join the group for an afternoon of exercise and fun! TRI KAPPA NEWS North Liberty Zeta Pi members of Tri Kappa met in October with a Halloween theme. Everyone came dressed as hobos to the meeting which was held in the home of Jean Arick. Prizes were awarded to the “best-dressed’’ hobos, they were Alice Quigley, Joyce Liggett and Marka Jackson . Co-hostesses for the evening were Irinda Slater and Judy Karst. They served fall refreshments of cider and pumpkin pie. The chapter voted to present a spring style show with all the community to be invited. In past years the sorority had sponsored a style show, and now the members have decided to put forth the effort once again. This will be the organization’s main fund raiser to provide scholarships to local graduates. Pecans are on the way, and these top quality nuts will again be offered in the community for holiday baking. Persons wanting them should contact any North Liberty Tri Kappa member. The members and their husbands or guests will be treated to a party with a catered dinner this fall. Donna Popovic is in charge of the evening which will be casual and fun. Irinda Slater, president, conducted the business meeting. A sunshine shower was also held. The next regular meeting will be November 12. Province XII convention will be October 25 at the First United Methodist Church, in LaPorte. Zeta Pi will be represented by officers and other members. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “Handicapped Parking” Up until nine months ago I didn’t think too much about “Handicapped Parking” spaces, I only knew not to park in them, because I wasn’t handicapped. Well due to a car accident that broke both my legs, I have become one of those people! I’m able to walk (thank God) but must use a cane. I'm unable to go up a curb or step without someone or something to hang on to and you can not always depend on someone being with you to lend this support. This last week during the Fall Festival made me realize I had to speak up for the handicapped people of Walkerton and those who come here to shop. On Friday, I left early in the morning in hopes of finding a parking space close uptown to enjoy the festival and shop around. After a half hour I gave up! There is not one parking place uptown for handicapped people to park ini The only two business places I have seen in town that have “Handicapped Parking” is the Dairy Queen and Teachers Credit Union. To these businesses I say “thank you!” I know some will think this letter a gripe only from me but I’m not alone! There are other handicapped people who feel as I do about this parking problem. I've always done my shopping

FALL FESTIVAL IS HUGE SUCCESS xsS -—- ■ < •: ; ' ,* W I Oh there are so many pretty things here, I just don’t know which one to choose. The booths at the festival were very, very nice. —- awHfll ,—- —" i*--— Jg|gg i Viola Guard, Walkerton, won $25.00 cash from Thermal Seal Roof Systems, Walkerton, in one of the 30 some drawings held on Saturday in conjunction with the WIN Coupon Book campaign at the third annual Fall Festival.

here in Walkerton my home town, but this finding a place to park has led me to other places where there is “Handicapped Parking” available. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I pray to God none of you have to depend on a “Handicapped Parking” space! Norma Corbett “One Special Fireman” There is a man in North Liberty that I wan* everyone to know about. Every year this man takes a week of his vacation and donates it to the children in the area, during Fire Prevention Week. Few people know of his dedication, except the men that work with him on the Volunteer Fire Department in North Liberty and the teachers. He goes to the North Liberty Elementary School, Greene Township School and the North Libertv Church of Christ Nursery School to teach the children about Fire Prevention in their homes. They learn about fire drills; how to STOP-DROP and ROLL; what to do and where to go in case of a fire in their homes; and how to check the doors of their bedrooms if they should wake up and smell smoke. He teaches them not to be afraid of a Fireman, by demonstrating how firemen use the clothing of the trade and allows the children to touch and try the clothing on. When he finds a special child that a family has worked with to teach the child about fire safety, he and Fire Chief Gene Patrick take time out in the evening, to go the child’s home to present this child with a certificate, for adding to his program. He also finds time to pass out “School Boy Apples” that have been donated to the department by Don Eberly and blows up balloons with his wife Carol to present to nursery school children from the Fire Department.

This man is a special Safety Friend to my children and J want all of you to know just who he is. His name is FIREMAN ALAN ALBRIGHT. Thank you and may God bless you for your love of children. Miss Joyce and the Children at the North Liberty Church of Christ Nursery School SERVICE NOTES ARMY & AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS - Spec. 4 Susan M. Courtney, daughter of Eugene and Susan J. Creech, of 900 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, has graduated from the wheeled vehicle repairer course at the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. The course provides instruction for soldiers to maintain wheeled vehicles with emphasis on maintenance publications and tools, diagnostic equipment and shop tyDuring the 10-week course, students also received technical training in troubleshooting, replacement, and adjustment of components and assemblies of wheeled vehicles. September 11 (FHTNC) — Navy Seaman Maria Teresa O. Tan, whose husband, Keith, is the son of Carroll A. Gee, of North Liberty, recently reported for duty at Naval Air Station Mare Island Vallejo, Ca. She joined the Navy in March 1984. Newspapers are the number one advertising medium in the United States.