The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 33, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 January 1987 — Page 4

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THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE It is always the case, when help is needed, it is always there. The tragic case of the disappearance of Mrs. Blanche Ricks from Miller’s Merry Manor last Friday is just another perfect example of this. Immediately, help was there in the effort to locate the elderly lady who had supposedly strolled away early Friday morning. And this help comes in all forms. Organizations responded, in addition to the various police forces of the area, the Tire departments, the auxiliary police, different organizations and clubs, individuals from all walks of life . . . they just turn out in mass to help in any situation such as this. The extensive search, which included not only individuals on foot, on horseback, in various vehicles, helicopters and airplanes, a diving team to check ponds near the area, volunteers to go house to house . . . they all were there and many are still continuing the search whenever possible. A great job of organizing the operation was done by the local police and fire department. And the ladies auxiliary of the fire department served food and refreshments at the local fire station for the many volunteers that assisted in the search. The sad news yet today (Wednesday morning) is that the extensive efforts to date have not developed into the locating of Mrs. Ricks. A police roadblock was instituted early this morning, seeking help from those that travel in the area daily. Additional air search Tuesday by two planes and helicopters failed to turn up anything further. The long weekend of individuals searching, going house to house, checking out buildings, etc., has yet to turn up anything positive. We hope for the best in the continued search . . . that some way, some how things will come out for the best. But it is reassuring to all, that when the call for help is needed ... the response was overwhelming. This is the most heartwarming asset of all . . . the willingness to help someone else when in time of need. ^^EME MBERjW ; WHEN...

1982 The Walkerton Industrial Fund annual meeting was to have been held on Monday, January 11, but due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for Monday evening, January 18, at 7.30 p.m., in the Walkerton Community Building. John Glenn will be host for the first and second rounds of the St. Joseph County Division of the BiCounty Tourney for the boys B teams and the girls varsity basketball teams, January 18 and 19. Oregon-Davis, New Prairie, LaVille and John Glenn teams will be playing. Kenny Chapman was elected president of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce for 1982 with Ron Fox, vice president; and Verda Kam was re-elected as secretary and treasurer. Due to the inclement weather and below zero temperatures over the weekend and into the first of the week, many meetings and activities have been postponed or cancelled. 1972 The U.S Jaycees have set aside January 16-22 as National Jaycees Week. The Walkerton Jaycees are honoring this with a banquet on Tuesday evening. Mr. Gilbert Fujawa, head football coach and industrial arts teacher at John Glenn has resigned from the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation, effective January 14. He has taken a position with a firm in Michigan. Bi-Country Tournament tickets are on sale at the high school. Action will be held January 19, 20, 21 and 22 at LaVille High School. The first meeting of the steering committee for the Summer Festival was held recently and the dates of June 1, 2 and 3 were selected for the annual event. Co-chairmen of the festival are Hal Muncie and Dick Kickbush. At the market pork chops were selling for 89 cents a pound; loin end pork chops at 69 cents a pound; country style pork sparenbs at 69 cents a pound; bacon at 59 cents a

pound; franks at 79 cents a pound; five cans of Stokely vegetables for $1.00; Ivory bar soap, four for 25 cents; five pounds of Pillsbury flour for 49 cents; giant size Tide for 63 cents; a dozen large eggs at 39 cents; bananas at 10 cents a pound; and a five pound bag of tangelos for 59 cents. 1952 Current operating costs of public schools in St. Joseph County in the 1950-51 school year amounted to $237.00 per pupil as compared to a statewide average of $219.00 per pupil according to a chart prepared by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce. Cost per pupil in LaPorte County was $221.00; Elkhart County, $216.00; Marshall County, $210.00; and Starke County, $182.00. Wayne Burch, local chairman this year for the March of Dimes drive, urges all persons to return their contribution as quickly as possible in the folder recently mailed for that purpose. An old-fashioned spelling bee will be featured at the next meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association which will be held in the high school gym, on January 17. Pupils will be selected from the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The new fire truck, recently purchased by the Town of Walkerton, will be delivered next Tuesday. 1942 A campaign to release all of the scrap iron and other kinds of scrap from St. Joseph County farms will be in full swing during the week of January 19-24. Committees in each township are being set up to interview every fanner in the county and urge him to sell all of the scrap metal he can release without crippling his own repair needs. Will H. Smith, collector of Internal Revenue, issued a statement which is of interest to the motor vehicles. Attention was called to a provision of the Revenue Act of 1941 which imposes* a "use” tax upon motor vehicles, which tax becomes effective February 1, 1942.

Internal revenue stamps have been provided to evidence the payment of this tax and the stamps are gummed on the back so that they may be affixed to the motor vehicles. The "use” tax stamps will be on sale at all post offices and all offices of Collectors of Internal Revenue on or about January 26. Eight high school basketball teams in the county will take the floor in scheduled turn at the new John Adams High School, South Bend, on Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24 to determine the county championship. They are North Liberty, Lakeville, Greene Township, Madison Township, New Carlisle, Woodrow Wilson, Washington-Clay and Walkerton. Sale of bonds in the amount of $31,000.00 by the Walkerton-Lin-coln Township Consolidated School Corporation issued for the purpose of procurring funds to be applied on the cost of construction and equipment of a new school building was made Friday by the Board of School Trustees to Kenneth S. Johnson, Indianapolis, on his bid of l‘/i percent interest with a premium of $102.67. The Walkerton-Lincoln Township school has been on an enforced vacation since last Thursday when trouble developed with one of the two boilers in the heating system. A new boiler is being installed. 1937 The new Methodist Episcopal Church, in Walkerton, which has been in process of construction since July, 1936, has been practically constructed and will be ready for its first services on Sunday, January 17, according to plans now underway. Rev. Walter Wilson is the pastor and Gaude Stull, superintendent of the Sunday School. Two kitchen showers for the new Methodist Church and for the new Masonic Lodge will be held next week. On Tuesday afternoon, the members of the Philathea and Christian Workers classes will meet at the home of Mrs. Rhea Wright and present their shower gifts for the church. The Eastern Star members will hold their shower at the lodge hall next Wednesday evening in connection with their regular meeting. The regular meeting of the Community Gub was held on Friday afternoon, with 25 members responding to roll call with helpful suggestions for 1937. Mrs. C. E. Smith, the hostess, presented as her surprise number, Mrs. Harry Doll, who sang two songs with whistling choruses and Mrs. Fred Schneiber, who gave a humorous reading. Mrs. C. M. Finch read a paper on the department of the interior of the U. S. Government, presented Gaude Stull, who gave a very graphic description of Boulder Damn, one of the major projects of the Bureau of Reclamation. Mrs. Charles Bellinger gave some interesting developments of "The American Language” and Mrs. Sheldon Spear read a paper on Indian music. The dub will move into the rooms over the Inde-pendent-News Co., recently occupied by the Masonic orders and will hold the next meeting January 22, in the new home. YOU AND YOUR PET DEAR DR. WISE: When we try to leave Buffy alone and shut her in the utility room, she barks and whines constantly. This happens whether we leave the house or have company. What can we do! ANSWER: Constant barking or whining, destructive chewing and eliminating in the house often have the same root cause: separation anxiety. This anxiety is normal particularly for puppies. There are four steps you can take to correct Buffy's problems: 1. get her attention; 2. correct here; 3. provide an acceptable alternative to the bad behavior; and 4. praise correct behavior.

You can start by trying to get her accustomed to being alone. The process is the same one you would use with a new puppy. When she seems ready for a nap, put her in a room alone and shut the door. Give her a few minutes to settle. If her barking and crying continue, go back to the room and reassure her that she is okay. Then leave again. By leaving her for short periods of time, she will learn that being alone is not a catastrophe. When you actually leave the house, avoid making a big deal out of the departure. Half an hour before you go, spend about 10 minutes with your dog. Gradually shorten the gap between the visit and leaving to about 15 minutes and reduce the 10 minutes to just a couple minutes. Always leave on an upbeat note and with a goodbye that is happy and brief. When you return, remember to praise the dog i^she has behaved well. Be sure that you leave your dog in an environment that encourages good behavior. If she is indoors, confine her to an area where she cannont do much damage. Never tie up a dog indoors or leave her in a closet. Provide her with distractions, a bed or blanket for sleeping and a few favorite toys. As you can see, good communications with your pet are important. Your dog's natural instinct is to please you. Dogs do not misbehave out of spite. Instead, they act because they are bored, anxious or do not know any better. Whether the problem is barking, destructive chewing or eliminating in the house, effective communications can prevent or correct the situation. It is important that you know how you want your pet to behave. For example, you cannot allow her to jump on your lap and expect her not to jump on guests. If you catch her in the act of misbehaving, reprimand her immediately with a stem "no". Do not scream at the dog or hit her. Becalm. Only use your dog's name with a pleasant voice and under good circumstances. Otherwise she may learn to associate her name with reprimands and be afraid to come when called. Possibly the most important point is to give your dog plenty of attention. If you only give her attention when she misbehaves, she may decide that negative attention is better than none at all. If you try all these steps and your dog continues misbehaving, you may need stronger discipline. Take the time when you do not have to be gone. Act as if you are leaving. Gose the door and wait outside. As

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