The Independent-News, Volume 113, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 October 1987 — Page 4
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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - OCTOBER 15, 1847
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BAG ’EM, DON’T BURN ‘EM! That time of the year is here when we are faced with the problem of disposing of the fallen leaves. This has grown to be a very controversial subject over the years and one that is different from one town and location to another. For years St. Joseph County has had a ban on burning of anything, leaves, trash, etc., with the exception of two 30 day periods in the spring and fall to allow people to clean up and rake up and get rid of the debris whether it be leaves or just accumulated limbs, trash, etc. However, this has really been criticized by various organizations as well as individuals, especially those concerned with any respiratory problems. Despite the fact that many say they truly enjoy the smell of burning leaves, it is a serious health hazard for many other individuals. The Town of Walkerton has an ordinance banning the burping of leaves. They want to encourage everyone to bag their leaves instead of burning them. As the leaves fall and are raked and gathered, if they are bagged and put with the regular trash for disposal, they will be carried away. Also, a date has not yet been set, but the Town of Walkerton themselves will have a specified time later this fall for pickup of the bagged leaves. This means so much to those who do have any health problems and certainly is also a safety factor in the long run. North Liberty is a different situation. Not having an ordinance such as this, the Town of North Liberty lives by the St. Joseph County ordinance which permits buring for the period of 30 days starting today, October 15. However, this should not discourage anyone from bagging leaves as a method of disposing of them. The heatlth factor for those affected is just as severe whether or not leaves can leagally be burned. It would be more than just a nice gesture for all to stop burning and start bagging the leaves each fall. This may seem like a trivial thing to many, but to those who do have breathing problems, this is a very important matter. It takes such a little more effort and expense to dispose of leaves and refuge this way and it is doing everyone a real favor. We would like to encourage everyone to “Bag ‘Em, Don’t Burn ‘Em!” ^^EMEMBEK W ‘ TfiTHEN...
1982 "Streets Os Paris" will be the theme for the 27th annual style show for St. Patrick's Women's Club according to co-chairmen Sue Bradford and Karen Rozycki at a meeting held by the club on Wednesday. October 6, at the school nail. Providing the fashions for the men, women and children will be Treats of Plymouth, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 11. The Walkerton Area Junior Miss Pageant will be held Thursday evening, October 14 and Saturday evening, October 16, beginning nightly at 7:30 in the John Glenn High School auditorium. Master of ceremonies will be Joe Lightner ofWRBR-FM radio. Wally Roush, was the lucky winner of the New Prairie-John Glenn game ball. Chances were sold on the football by the Falcon Booster Club. The football was donated by Ray’s Super Valu, Walkerton. The United Methodist Church of North Liberty is planning for the annual Fall Bazaar to be held Saturday, November 6, at the church in the middle of town. With this big event in mind. John Harbaugh and William Hartman are busily making apple butter. There will also be many booths and handicarfts that you won’t want to miss. At the John Glenn Homecoming last week, Fred Krick, senior, was elected as king and Michele Vicsik, junior, was chosen as queen. The John Glenn Art Department has brought more distinction to its school by winning another Scholastic Art Award. Last year's seniors, Julie Cline and Jill Davis, were among the 400 winners out of 250,000 entries throughout the United States. This is the sixth consecutive year that the art department, under the direction of Mr. John Thomas, has won this award. 1972 The Walkerton Area Junior Miss
rageant rehearsals have been underway with the gala event to be held on November 16 and 18 at the John Glenn High School auditorium. All four schools in the Polk-Lin-coln-John son School Corporation will be open Wednesday, October 25, from 8:15 to 3:15 for visitations by any interested parents or partrons. A community Halloween party for the children in the Koontz Lake area will take place on Tuesday, October 31, sponsored by the Koontz Lake Lionettes. The Lions will assist with, the party and there will be treats for each contestant. Prizes will be awarded in at least 12 costume categories. The Walkerton Halloween Party will be held on Monday, October 30 with the parade beginning at 6:00 p.m. from the Youth Building traveling down Washington Street to the Walkerton Elementary School gym. Prizes and treats will be given. The Walkerton Jaycees are the sponsoring organization. A spook house, pumpkin decorating contest and country store are among the main attractions of the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson PTO Fall Carnival to be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, at the Walkerton Elementary School. 1952 Kimble’s of Bremen, will present a fashion show at the luncheon Wednesday, October 22, in the Town Club for the Woman’s Community Cub at one o'clock. The latest in fur fashions, suits and dresses will be modeled for the ladies. Tickets are available. "Cheaper By The Dozen", a three-act comedy, will be presented at 8 o’clock Friday evening in the high school gym by the senior class. The annual Muck Crop Show for Indiana will be held October 28-31 at Nappanee. Muck crop vegetables and grains will be on dis-
play with competition open for state honors on potatoes and onions. The local post office now has a plentiful supply of "Schools Savings Stamps" and albums ready for the new school season. A free orchid for the ladies will be given out at the Lonzo Motor Sales, North Liberty, during the showing of the spcial display of the new 1953 Dodge automobile on Thursday, October 23. At Karn’s General Store, Tyner, U. S. Graded Beef was selling as follows: hamburger, 59 cents a pound; T-bone steak at 89 cents a pound; sirloin steak at 89 cents a pound; as well as round steak and veal loaf at 49 cents a pound. Miracle Whip at 54 cents a quart; ice cream at 45 cents a quart; apple butter at 20 cents for a 12 ounce jar; and bananas at 10 cents a pound. 1942 The American Legion in Walkerton and North Liberty, as part of the county organization of veteran's units, will open its campaign of War Bond selling Saturday night when they stage a gigantic Rally at the uptown bandstand in Walkerton, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The campaign will continue for four weeks ending on Armistice Day, November 11. Drilling for oil near Walkerton took on new life this week when operations for a second wellon the Jess Schroeder farm, four miles southeast of Walkerton, were begun. The forst was put down about 300 feet when petroleum gas and some crude oil were discovered. The state department recommended dynamiting the well or ascidizing it to open it up. Believing that another drilling in the same locality might "hit" the right spot, the machinery was moved about 300 feet southeast of the first hole and operations started on Wednesday. The project is being sponsored by James Short, of Hamlet, and Cr. R. Lonzo. of North Liberty. It is interesting to note that crude oil production in Indiana for the nine month period ending with September has exceeded five million barrels. The Hoosier Home Front is widening almost day by day. Any housewife who has been on a shopping tour lately can testify that consumer goods are very hard to come by. This will become worse until conditions bordering on genuine hardship will be reached perhaps as early as next year. That’s the way war is. Rationing of fuel oil and kerosene has affected million of Hoosiers as well as coffee. Also the "share-the-meat” ration, two and one-half pounds per person per week is in effect. 1937 An old fashioned street dance, sponsored by the Walkerton merchants, was held last week. Through arrangements with the state highway commission, Avenue F was closed off to traffic for the two business blocks for three hours while a crowd estimated at 3,000 made merry on the new black-top pavement recently completed by the state highway commission. Two bands were employed to furnish the music, the Walkerton municpal band, directed by R. N. LaFeber, and the George Fassett band used in the square dancing. Sunday will mark the annual Rally Day service at the Methodist Church. There will be a special program at the Sunday School hour, at which an attendance goal of 250 has been set. The piano pupils of Mrs. Dora Steele will appear in a private recital at her home tonight. Thursday evening, at 8 o’clock. Those taking part are Richard Casey. John Bellinger, James Williams, Norma Jean Heim, Ruby Stump. Doris Bellinger, Mary Ellen Casey, Alice Rupel, Esther Rupel, Audrey Williams, Ruth Naragon, Mary Karthryn Sheneman, Glen Rupel, Eldonna Carbiener, Ruth Steele and Donnabelle Heim.
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “Halloween Display Missing” As some of you may have noticed, the Halloween display on S. R. 23 South no longer exists. That is because some little creeps decided to rip off two four foot bulb hangers and the black light bulbs in them . They also broke open one spot light and stole the other. If you know who took the above mentioned items, I would like to know. 1 would like to know not only because of the value of what was stolen, but because they ruined a good time for a lot of adults and kids who have driven by each year to see the display. Sincerely. Beverly Williams “Property Damage” In regards to the continuing property damage in North Liberty. On Sunday, September 13, the town alley was graded and damage was done to the cement blocks around my burning barrel, damages totaled $65.00. The same day the property stake on the west side of my property was taken out of the ground and thrown into the front yard leaving a hole in the lawn. Reported same to the North Liberty Police and the report reads classification of incident, criminal mischief. I named two suspects and my daughter and her friend told the police just what they saw on September 16. I complained to the Town Board that the officer was not honest in filling out the report. He did what he wanted and not what he was told. The president of the Town Board told me my barrel was in the alley and to move it out. There are few properties on the south side of the alley, four can have their barrels at the edge of the lot. I have had my barrel setting east of my garage for 35 years. This morning, October 12, when 1 went out to dispose of my bagged trash, 1 became ill to see that someone had put a dead, half chewed up raccon on top of my trash. The person that is responsible for this is sick. The animal could be rabid. The troublemakers do the damages. The president of the Town Board had no right to tell me to remove my barrel and deny me my rights. h's for a judge to decide. Helen L. Hay YOU AND YOUR PET Dear Dr. Wise: Our family just adopted its first kitten. It didn’t take long for us to realize that, unless we kitten-proof our house, our inquisitive little Felix will get into trouble. Can you suggest ways we can make the house safe for him? Answer: Felix is proof for saying, "curiosity killed the cat". Cats are intelligent creatures who love to explore nooks, cranies, high shelves and other hideaways indoors and outdoors. You are wise to make your house kitty-proof. You can start by closing away harmful medications and cleaning chemicals. Rat poison and chemical weed killers are particularly lethal. Cats will lick about anything — including things that are poisonous. If Felix should happen to get his paws on these products, immediately call your veterinarian or local poison control center. Signs of trouble are collapse, convulsion, coughing, depression, diarrhea, redness around the mouth, shock or vomitting. Also remember that cats are not good swimmers, so make sure you never let water stand in sinks or
tubs. Keep toilet lids closed. Your garbage can hold dangerous temptation for Felix if the lid is not on tightly. Bones, sharp objects, spoiled food all could cause serious injury. Scissors and other tools left lying about also could be a hazard. Bits of yarn, string and rubber bands are tempting playthings that can wind up stuck in kittens' throats. Also make sure that Felix stays away from electrical cords and outlets as well as fans, washers, dryers and dishwasheres. You probably have heard the old wive’s tale that cats land on their feet. They don’t. Today, in fact, we are seeing more High Rise Syndrome victims, cats who have fallen out of open upper story windows or have pushed through a window screen. You may find that your houseplants — and Felix — are a dangerous and destructive combination. Cats love greens and cannot tell the difference between safe and poisonous plants. The poisonous house and outdoor varieties include buttercup, castor bean, choke cherry, cocklebur, dieffenbachia, crotalaria, ivey, lily of the valley, mistletoe, poinsettia, yew and water hemlock. If you find your cat chewing on any of these plants or other unknown plants, take both plant and cat to the veterinarian. He or she can identify the poison and determine how to treat the cat. Things that go bump in the night" should send you looking for Felix. Kittens' curiosity can lead them into cabinets, drawers — and unfortunately, under the hoods of cars. You also need to make sure that Felix is out of the way when you close your garage doors. Curiosity and playfullness can bring problems, but they also make cats entertaining pets. I hope you enjoy your new feline friend. Bowl-For-Life Week Os Oct. 30 To Nov. 7, Locally The Central Regional Office of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announces that Walkerton Shads 1 anes in Walkerton. w ill be conducting a Bowl-A-Thon during the ueck of October 30 • November 7. Locally. Mr. Roscoe Smeltzer has volunteered to coordinate the "Bowl-For-Life" Campaign. The program is dedicated to Terry, who has been a patient for the past nine years at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Ter ry, of Mount Carmel. Illinois, is a normal 12-year-old girl who, in March of 1978, developed acute lymphocytic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. We are pleased to say that Terry has been in remission and off all medication since November of 1980. St. Jude Children's Research Hosptial. located in Memphis. Tennessee, was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas. The institution opened its doors to the public in 1962 to combat catastrophic diseases in children. St. Jude is non-sectarian. non-discriminatory. and provides total medical care to all patients. At St. Jude, scientists and physi cians work side by side seeking not only better means of treatment, but also the cause, cure and prevention of these terrible killers. All information gained at St. Jude is shared freely with other hospitals and institutions the world over. Sponsor forms are now available at Walkerton Shady Lanes. Please bowl so that Terry and children like her will have a better chance to live. Susan B Anthony was arrested for casting a vote in the 1872 presidential election. She was fined SIOO. But she never paid it.