The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 December 1986 — Page 4

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THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 25, 1986

lUj 11 TWO SIDES OF CHRISTMAS As we celebrate Christmas in our many different family ways and customs, it becomes apparent that too often there is so much more emphasis put on one side of Christmas that often the second side is almost forgotten. Every family has their own plans, their own celebrations and their own good and happy times which is a long-awaited occasion each year. It is the time of year when we expect, if at all possible, the families to get-together and to celebrate in their own time and way. But let’s not forget the other side of Christmas ... the real reason we celebrate and give gifts, the real meaning of Christmas. In their own ways each and every faith has their own religious celebrations and for the Christians of the world, this is Christmas as we know it. It is somewhat disturbing to hear of protests against the celebration of Christmas. True, not all faiths celebrate in the way Christians do at this time, but these people do not disturb the Christian customs and when their own time of celebration comes around, expects the same. However, this year, there have been some protests against displays of lights on public buildings which have become custom over the years, but due to the fact they are public buildings, certain groups feel their rights are being infringed upon. This is a negative side that certainly is disturbing to many. The display of lights has become an established part of the Christmas celebration and also the various displays that appear on municipal property over the years has come to be a part of the season as well. In recent years many towns and cities have had to remove any displays that are of religious nature because someone has expressed the fact their rights are being violated. This year it has happened again, lighted displays on public buildings being the main target of such protests. It is too bad when someone is so offended by another’s actions that they must protest the same. It isn’t hard to look away and let the entire matter drop. However, this doesn’t seem to be possible for those who want to cause problems. We hope that each and everyone of you can and will celebrate the Christmas season in your own way, but do hope that your own way includes both the spiritual and commercial side of the holidays. Christmastime is a time of year when so much can and does happen, especially on a family basis, that we hope it never tarnishes because of individual’s feelings over one’s way of celebrating this happy and glorious season. ; Sgc WHEN...

1981 The fourth grade at Walkerton Elementary School presented a musical play, "Santa Claus’ Workshop" to a capacity crowd December 16. The kindergarten acted out the Nativity and the thirdgrade sang Christmas selections. The Triton Trojans pulled what had to be considered quite an upset Friday night as they used a good hard defense, some pretty well disciplined offense and a lot of emotion to top the John Glenn Falcons 58-54 in the final game of the Culver Tourney. Ina Bell Fitzgerald, Walkerton, was the winner of the $300.00 "Pepsi-Mattel Toy Giveaway". Mrs. Fitzgerald’s family will certainly be very happy this Christmas. The Walkerton Salvation Army completed a very successful kettle drive this season with a $218.20 collection Saturday while the members of the American Legion Post 189 were manning the kettles and ringing the bells. This brought the three Saturday total to $789.70. The Indiana Junior Miss Pageant will be held on January 23. at the Frankfort High School auditorium, in Frankfrort, Indiana, with 44 finalists participating. From the Walkerton area. Miss Dawn Swihart will be the representative. 1971 The John Peterson cantata Love Transcending" will be pre vented at 8:00 p m at the Koontz l,ake Missionary Church Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend A live Nativity Scene to help en rich these memorable davs, com

memorating Christ’s birth, is being planned by the Beaver Creek Wesleyan Church. North Liberty. It will be presented from Sunday through Chrisemas Eve, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Newley elected members of the Board of Directors of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce are Ed Walz, Roy DeSimone and Wayne Burch. Also serving are Dr. Robert Fenstermacher, Ray Chapman, Mahlon Jacob, Leo Mahoney, Larry Hiler and Bob Awald. For Christmas dinner whole hams were selling for 59 cents a pound; canned hams as follows, 3 pounds, $3.49; 5 pounds, $4.59; and 10 pounds. $8.95; Cool Whip at 49 cents for a nine ounce carton; strawberries at two 16 ounce boxes for $1.00; whipping cream at 33 cents for a half pint; Blue Bonnet margarine at four pounds for $1.00; eight ounces of cream cheese for 33 cents; lettuce at 39 cents a head; cranberries at 33 cents for a pound cello bag; oranges at six for 49 cents; and 25 pounds of flour for $1.99. 1961 The petition circulation in Oregon Township to be released from the Starke County Committee's jurisdiction in the school reorganization program is ready to be presented to the Starke County committee. This will be done at a meeting of the county committee on Saturday. Surplus commodities will be distributed at the Walkerton Elementary School Saturday to those who have signed for this and have their identification cards in Lincoln

Township, St. Joseph County. The Walkerton Salvation Army is in need of clothing that can be delivered to those in need in Lincoln Township. Any clothing that is outgrown or no longer needed for other reasons, will be appreciated. 1951 Enjoy a Christmas ham at only 61 cents a pound; extra fancy fresh oysters at 95 cents a pint; English walnuts at 45 cents a pound; mixed nuts at 45 cents a pound; navel oranges at 69 cents a dozen; pitted dates at two pounds for 55 cents; candied sugars at two pounds for 25 cents; ice cream toppings at two tins for 35 cents; cake mix at 33 cents; and an eight pound bag of grapefruit for 59 cents. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Walkerton decided against vacating Virginia Street in the 100 block at their regular meeting Monday evening. A turbulent public hearing on the matter was held. Directors of the Chamber of Commerce include Glenn Trost, Lester Bierly, Wayne Cover. Arthur DeMyer. A. G. Hunt. A. F. Williams, G. R. Hartung. Karl Schmidt and Nelson Walz. Christmas greetings were sent through the Independent-News by Hocker Transfer Service, United Telephone Co.. Sam Baker, Solmos Pontiac. Williams Supply Co.. Elinor's Beauty Shoppe. Welco Restaurant. Mart's Market. Gates Chevrolet Sales. Rcnsbcrger’s Market. Baker A Burch Standard Service. Air Products. Hershberger’s. Jacksons Barber Shop. Walz Gift Shop, Davey's Jewelry. Trost Shell Service. Hunt's Food Shop, Quality Dairy, Haag Orchard. Walkerton Livestock Co.. Oplinger’s, Doll’s Service Station, Frank C. Kramer. William's Standard Service. Lambert Buick Sales. Leßoys, Dad A Lad's, Nusbaum Funeral Home. Town of Walkerton. Studio Dress Shop. Huhnke Service Station. Huffstetter's Restaurant, Globe Clothiers. Wills Drug Store, Mueller's Upholstering Co.. Expert Cleaners, Walkerton Oil Co.. Houser’s Hardware. Gordon’s Gamble Store. Charles 0. Hiler A Sons. Inc., Sester’s Steak House. Farmers State Bank of Wyatt, The Laundry Basket. Peterson's Refrigeration. Hazel’s Beauty Shop. Adelle’s. Mary's Pastries. Bill’s Auto Hospital, Reed's Electric. Mel's Feed Store. Bussie's Marathon Service Station. George J. Nassef. M.D., Walkerton Skelgas Service. B. I. Holser A Co., Cardinal Bus Co.. Plymouth Fertilizer Co., Dick's Radio Service, Oplinger’s Green House. Gardner's Farm Equipment, J. B. Williams A Son and Stuntz Pine Forest. 1931 A large, enthusiastic group of World War veterans met at the Public Library on Tuesday evening and formed a local post of the American Legion. The banks of St. Joseph County will make a slight charge for cashing checks for non-depositors and also a monthly charge for checking accounts. The Farmers and Merchants State Bank of North Liberty was the scene of a hold-up and robbery Monday afternoon, when nearly $3,000 in silver and currency was taken by two bandits shortly after noon. Falcons Defeat Triton 87-55 In Tourney Gamo The John Glenn Falcons, playing in their last Culver Holidav Tourney, jumped off to an early lead and went on to easily defeat a Triton Trojan team in their opening game of the Culver Holiday Tourney Thursday night and advance to the final game on Friday against Argos, who topped the host Cavaliers in the opening game. The 67-55 victory evened Glenn’s record a( 3-3 for the year while the

Trojans slipped to 1-6 for the season. The Falcons really started fast as Roger Spier. Wes Pavey and Rob Nickles paced a red hot attack in the opening minutes that blew the Falcons way ahead by 16-4 in the first half quarter. Hitting almost everything they threw up. the Falcons just controlled the early game and from the 12 point lead in the first four minutes plus, they went on to lead by 21 -14 after one. The Trojans got the first basket of the second period, but the Falcons then hit four more in a row to expand their lead to 30-16. From this point on the Trojans never got closer than 10 points to the Falcons as Glenn coasted to a 40-28 halftime advantage. The same pattern continued in the second half. Spier continuing to spark the attack as he scored four baskets in the third period as coach Gordon Mosson was able to use his bench freely and everyone contributed in the game. They led 56-41 after three on their way to the final margin of victory. 67-55, as Triton didn’t give up, but had too much to overcome. Spier ended the night with 24 points on nine baskets and six of nine from the charity line. Nickles and Pavey each reached double figures with 12 and 11 respectively. The only negative point in the game for Glenn was an injury to Chris Savoie in the second quarter that would hold him out of action the rest of the tourney . Box Score Glenn fg ft fta p Pavey 4 3 5 1 Spier 9 6 9 2 B. Groves 0 0 0 4 Nickles 5 2 3 4 Savoie 10 0 1 Borton 0 13 3 Porter 3 0 2 2 Runyan 2123 C. Groves 0 0 0 0 Hostrawser 10 0 0 TOTALS 27 13 24 20 Triton Watkins 13 4 1 Clauss 5 12 3 Methanev 112 3 Heisler 2 0 0 2 Huffman 4 4 4 1 Shively 4 4 10 4 Lender 0 0 0 0 Williamson 2 0 13 Hess 0 2 2 0 Smith 10 0 0 TOTALS 20 15 25 17 Score By Quarter* Glenn 22 40 56 67 Triton 14 28 41 55 OREGON-DAVIS 6TH GRADE TOPS UREY 22-19 The Urey 6th Grade basketball team lost to Oregon-Davis on December 16 by a score of 22-19. The loss dropped the team’s record to 1-2 for the season. Everyone played in the game, but unfortunately Urey fell behind 22-12. They scored the last eight points of the game and were getting close but ran out of time. For Urev Aaron Casteel had nine points. Greg Vitali four; Russell Burch, Chns Coffey and Brian Perry two each. Potato Creek State Park Winter Activities Listed Winter means snow in northern Indiana, and Potato Creek State Park is ready to swing into action as soon as the snow flies. The park offers a large selection of wintertime activities, making it the place to go in north central Indiana to enjoy the great outdoors this winter. Potato Creek State Park features the following facilities this winter: Cross Country Siting — With over 5 miles of groomed and tracked ski trails along with approximately six miles of backcountry trails. Potato Creek is hard to beat for challenging and exciting cross country skiing. A 6" snow base is required before the trails

and ski rental will open. Sld Rental — Our Ski Rental facility has over 300 pairs of skis just waiting to help you explore the park's beauty this winter. Skis are available for rental from 9:00 a m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week. The cost of $2.00 per hour includes skis, boots and poles. If you would like the skis for an entire day. a SIO.OO all day package is available. If Sledding And Tubing are popular with your family, bring your own sleds, toboggan and tubes to Potato Creek. Our tubing hill is located next to the ski rental building. Ice Fishing on Lake Worster is always a popular winter past-time — bass, bluegill and crappies are waiting to test the fisherman’s skill and endurance. All the fishing shanties must have the owners name, address and telephone number affixed in plain sight. Shanties must be. removed no later than March I, 1987. or when ice conditions become unstable. The Nature Center offers a complete schedule of weekend programs. Schedules are available upon request at the park office, main gate and at the Nature Center. The Nature Center hours are 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on week ends. The Entrance Fee of $1.50 will be charged daily until January 5. 1987, After January 5. entrance to the park on weekdays will be free with the entry fee being collected on weekends only. Full time collection will begin again next spring. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE AS A PAGE? State Senator V. Richard Miller (R Plymouth) invites all young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who have an interest in state government to serve as a page for the state Senate during the first regular session of the 105th General Assembly. "The opportunity to page for the Senate offers young people a unique learning experience through firsthand observation of the law-making process", stated Miller. Young people who would like to page during the 1987 session should write Senator Miller at the Statehouse. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The letter should include the name, address, telephone number, age and school of the young person who wants to serve as a page. Senators are limited to 60 pages during a regular session of the legislature, so please write early to ensure participation in the Senate page program. "Parents and children alike will find a trip to the Statehouse informative as well as enjoyable. Serving as a page will give a young person an experience that he or she will be able to carry home and share with family members and the community." added Miller. Senator Miller will maintain a toll-free telephone number at his Statehouse office throughout the legislative session. Starting January Sth, constituents visiting to contact Miller should dial 1-800-382-9467. "Input from constituents on issues that affect our district are essential to my performance as vour state senator. At the state capital, we deliberate issues that affect every aspect of our constituent’s lives. Armed with opinions of the people who put us into office, we can make informed decisions," commented Miller. The 105th General Assembly will re convene January b, 1987 for its 61-day regular session. During the "long" legislative session, lawmakers prepare the state’s biennial budget as well as consider issues facing state government.