The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 December 1986 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 18, 1986

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HELP KEEP IT MERRY! As we head into the actual Christmas and New Year’s holiday time, we notice that this year there will be three full weekends to the holiday season for many people. With Christmas and New Years Day falling on Thursdays, the schools are taking two full weeks off, thus helping in making it a three weekend holiday. Also some businesses and industries will extend their holiday season a little longer than in other years. Certainly this means a lot of travel, socializing and many other forms of entertainment and activities that help put a certain element in the Holiday Season that can turn a holiday into a tragedy. And what can be worse than tragedy at this time of year. Tragedy is hard enough to take anytime, especially if it is of the sudden variety, but at the happy holiday season, it has to be a much more shocking happening. There is nothing one could wish for less than to have the holiday season marred by an accident or situation causing death, injury or other forms of hardship on an individual or family. In this time of extended travel, socializing and party-going, the chances for tragic things to happen are increased. It will take the cooperation and combined effort of everyone, young and old alike, to keep the “Merry” in the Christmas season by helping to avoid any unfortunate circumstance. We urge caution and restraint by everyone as they pitch in to do their part in keeping this holiday season a very happy and joyful time. It is up to all of us to do our part in this important effort.

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1981 A free children s show will be presented in Walkerton, at the Rialto Theatre, at 10:30 a.m. and another showing at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, December 19 The shows are sponsored by the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce. The feature will be “Texan Across The River” starring Dean Martin. There will also be cartoons. Santa is a busy man, he will be arriving at the North Liberty Fire Station, on Saturday. December 19, at 1:30 p.m., with a treat for the children of the community. His visit is made possible by the North Liberty Lions, Wells Aluminum 194 and the Volunteer Fire Department. Last Saturday’s Salvation Army kettle drive, in Walkerton, netted $254.86. Julie Cline, John Glenn High School senior, has been named area D.A.R. Good Citizen by the Wythougan Chapter, Plymouth. She competed with students from Plymouth, Culver and LaVille. Her essay, test and resume will now go on to the state D.A.R. competition. 1971 The first day of the Walkerton Salvation Army kettle drive was highly successful with a total of $167.44 being reported. The drive will continue for the next two Saturdays. The Walketon Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest for Walkerton and the area with cash prizes to be awarded of SIO.OO for first place and $5.00 for second place in the different categories. Judging will be held on December 18. At the market whole frying chickens were selling for 29 cents a pound; chicken legs, thighs and breasts at three pounds for $1.00; chicken livers at 79 cents a pound; franks at 79 cents a pound; potato salad at 39 cents a pound; slender sliced meats, three for $1.00; Car nation instant breakfast at 39 cents; three cans of Milnot for 35 cents; two pound can of Maxwell House coffee for $1.29; small tin of tuna for 39 cents; lettuce at 39 cents a head; carrots at two pounds for 29 cents; and 10 pounds of Idaho potatoes for 89 cents. 1961 At the Marshall County School - .Knurgmuiuop bcanfig Munday, at

the Tyner High School, it was definitely learned that Oregon Township. Starke County, was petitioning to be released from the Starke County jurisdiction and be put in with the Marshall County plan to be included in a new school corporation with Polk Township. Marshall County, and WalkertonLincoln Township. St. Joseph County. Most of the Walkerton business houses will begin remaining open evenings for your Christmas shopping convenience, starting on December 11. Santa Claus will be coming to Walkerton on Friday night for a visit with the children. He will continue to come on Friday evenings, December 15 and 22 and will be in the downtown area. At the market T-bone steak was selling for 79 cents a pound; pork roast at 29 cents a pound; smoked sausage at 49 cents a pound; pork cutlets at 59 cents a pound; hot dogs at two pounds for 89 cents; polish sausage at 49 cents a pound; large size Tide for 29 cents; 10 pounds of sugar for 99 cents; and 10 grapefruit for 45 cents. 1951 The community-wide Celebration of Christmas for the kiddies of the town and countryside gives promise of something unusual and very interesting. It will start on Thursday evening, December 13, in the high school gym. Seven civic clubs are pooling their resources to sponsor the party along with the school. Those clubs are the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Community Gub, Lions Gub and Junior Woman's Gub as well as the Business and Professional Women's Gub. Farmers in Lincoln Township aided by the Walkerton businessmen are petitioning the County Commissioners for the improvement of the Underwood Road from the city limits of Walkerton, west and south, to Johnson Township. 1931 Fhc State Bank of Walkerton will pay out about $5,500.00 to the members of their Christmas Savings Gub within the next few days. Chevrolet’s new car for 1932 went on display last Saturday. Enjoying silent syncro-mest transmission in combination with se lective free wheeling, a 20 per-

cent increase in power, top speed of 75 to 78 miles per hour, streamlined bodies and a wealth of other new features were viewed. Playing at the Rialto Theatre in Walkerton is Eddie Cantor in the comedy hit "Palmy Days”. HOLIDAY HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST The Indiana Academy of Family Physicians, representing 1,700 family physicians and medical students statewide, has released a Holiday Health and Safety Checklist. This simple checklist is designed to help people take care of themselves and keep the holiday season happy. General Safety Tips Keep your natural Christmas tree watered, hot lights can ignite a tree in seconds. Make sure your home fuse box is equipped to handle the additonal load of Christmas lights. Don't burn wrapping paper in the fireplace. Burning paper has been known to ignite chimneys. Keep small children away from mistletoe and other holiday plants, they're pretty, but poisonous. Don’t buy toys with sharp edges or pieces that can break off and be swallowed. If hosting grandchildren for the holidays, childproof your home, especially electrical outlets, medicine cabinets and under sinks. Hosting A Party? Clear your walks and driveway of snow and ice. Have non-alcoholic beverages on hand for non-drinkers, never pressure a non-drinker to drink. Do not let a guest displaying signs of intoxication drive home. Offer to call a cab for a potentially intoxicated guest, or, if convenient, offer to put the guest up for the evening. Attending Holiday Parties? Wear your seat belt while in the car to and from a party. Never attempt to quench your thirst with an alcoholic beverage. Avoid intoxication by drinking slowly, with food in the stomach. If attending a cocktail reception, eat beforehand, party snacks such as peanuts and pretzels are no subsubstitute for a well-balanced meal. Dont’t drink and drive. Be aware that remedies such as black coffee, cold showers, exercises and fresh air have no effect on blood alcohol content. Watching Your Weight At The Christmas Dinner Table? Cut excess fat from meat and remove skin from poultry. Cut pieces of pie and cake thinner and leave off whipped cream or ice cream, fruit is an enjoyable dessert substitute. Put down your silverware between bites and engage in mealtime conversation to slow your eating rate. Remove food from sight immediately following the meal. After the meal, get up from the table and participate in an activity. What About Those Party Calories? Tell your host or hostess you’re watching your weight, their support can be valuable. Don’t stand by the food table, out of sight, out of mind. Don’t eat because others are eating. Drink a diet beverage instead of alcohol. SKI LESSONS SCHEDULED AT ST. PATRICK’S PARK Registrations for ski lessons at St. Patrick’s County Park are now being accepted. Lessons are scheduled at 9:00 a.m. daily December 27 through December 31; at 9 00 a m. the first, second and fourth weekends of January and also Martin Luther King's Birthday; and at 9:00 a.m. the first full weekend and third weekend of February. Additionally, weekday classes arc offered at 2:30 p.m. with a

choice of Tuesday or Wednesday class. These are offered the first three weeks of January at St. Patrick's. All classes are approximately 1 Vi hours in length. Cost of SIO.OO includes used of park equipment for the lesson, for those with their own equipment, the cost is $7.00. Gasses designed for older adults and conducted at a slower pace are offered on Monday through Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Choose either the second or third week of January. To register call St. Patrick’s at 277-4828. WINTER PROGRAMS TO BEGIN AT COUNTY PARKS DECEMBER 20 Innertubing and cross country skiing will begin at three St. Joseph County Parks December 20. During the holiday period December 20 to January 4, tube hills are open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with $2.00 admission fee. Sunday hours are shorter. 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Exceptions are Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve when tube hills will close early at 3:00 p.m. Hours New Year's Day are 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. The tube hills are closed Christmas Day. For the remainder of winter tubing is offered Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a special two for the price of one admission. Regular admission at $2.00 is available Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m Cross country ski rental is available at Ferrettie-Baugo and St. Patrick's Parks from 10:00 a m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. On weekends you may also rent equipment at Bendix W<x>ds. Weekend hours at all three parks are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m The cost is $3.00 per hour for complete rental with a deposit of driver’s license, credit card or $20.00 required. New this year is snowshoeing at Ferretti-Baugo Creek County Park in Osceola. Hours are 10:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays and 5:00 p.m. weekends and holiday period. The cost is $3.00 per hour with similar deposit required. Ski lessons are available at all three county parks. Call the appropriate park for detailed information. Bendix Woods 654-3155; Ferrettie-Baugo 674-5966; St. Patrick’s 277-4848. Park fees are in effect during the holiday period beginning December 20 through January 4 and weekends and holidays throughout the winter season.

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