The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 16, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 September 1988 — Page 4

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OLYMPICS NOT POLITICS The 1988 Summer Olympics are set to begin this coming week. There is a lot of anticipation as to what may or may not develop as they are being held in South Korea, an area of the world where things never seem to be settled and without problems. We certainly do not want to see anything similar to what happened in Munich some years back, and an extra strong effort is being made to keep things under control. We do not understand the complexities of these foreign governments who continually have problems. These things have been going on for years in many areas and will continue to go on for many more years in these many areas. However, we just cannot understand why, for a couple of weeks time, the Olympics cannot just be the Olympics, not a political issue of any countries. The United States is in some ways guilty of this also. Too much is made of the fact that the United States once dominated these games but now they do not. Much is said about the fact the United States sends amateur athletes to compete against a more professional type of athlete. The method the various countries use in selecting, training and supporting their teams should not really be the issue here. The Olympics do not keep official country by country statistics, this is done by the media and much of it is politically motivated. It is such a victory when an American wins over a Russian or East German. It is such a tragedy when the tables are reversed, at least in the minds of many. We plan to watch a lot of the Olympics, this is always a fascinating and interesting occurance. However, we don’t feel this competition should be a matter of life and death, it should be a matter of competition between individuals, not countries, as many of the best athletes from around the world gather every four years to continue this great competition and spectacle. We hope to see, hear and read about just that ... the Olympics competition of the great athletes of the world.

OBITUARIES

KENNETH L. WRAY Kenneth L. Wray, 86. of Grapevine, Texas, formerly of Walkerton, passed away on Monday, September 5, at Baylor Medical Center. He was born near Walkerton on April 6, 1902. He had lived in Grapevine about 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Hortense Wray, of Grapevine; a son, Kenneth. Jr., of Arlington, Texas; a daughter, Shirley Mae Whitaker, of Grapevine; a brother, Donald Wray, of Walkerton; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one nephew and four nieces including Mary Helen Greggs, of Walkerton, and Mary Haas, of Plymouth. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 8. at Lucas Funeral Home, Grapevine. His grandson, Richard Wray, gave the eulogy. Burial was in Grapevine Cemetery. INFANT NIFONG Infant Becky Marie Nifong was stillborn at 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 7, at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, to Ross and Nancy Yelton Nifong, of 18501 W. 7th Road. Plymouth. Surviving along with her parents are three brothers, James, Russell and Mark, all at home; her maternal grandparents, Paul and Delores Yelton, Walkerton; and her pater nal grandparents, Cyrus and Loretta Nifong, Plymouth. Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. The Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, was in charge of the arrangements. PETER MALSTAFF Peter J. Mal staff. 77, of Route 3, Box 216-A, Walkerton, passed away on Thursday, September 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. He was bom on December 25, 1910, in South Bend, to Leonard and Stephanie (Oaeyes) Malstaff and lived in the Walkerton area most of his life coming from South Bend. He married Julie A. Coddens on July 30, 1938, in South Bend, who survives. Surviving along with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. James (Judy) Martin, of Walkerton; two sons, Lynn, of LaPorte, and Michael, of

Walkerton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Huhnke, of Plymouth; and one brother. George, of South Bend. Four brothers preceded him in death. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Rev. Robert A. Yast, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. He was a member of the church and a retired farmer. The Nus-baum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. EARL “BILL” MORRISON Earl D. “Bill” Morrison, 83, of Route 3, Walkerton, passed away at 9:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the LaPorte Hospital. He was bom on August 29, 1905, in Shelbyville to Robert and Nancy (Franklin) Morrison and lived here 65 years coming from Shelbyville. He married Lilah McMahon on August 15, 1936, in Walkerton, who survives. Surviving along with his wife are several nieces and nephews. Five brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev. Ronald Davenport officiating. Burial was in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City. He was an operating engineer in Local 150, in Chicago. REAL SERVICES NEWS Grateful seniors were thrilled when they found out we will soon be the owners of a sparkling new refrigerator thanks to the generosity of the C. O. Hiler & Sons, Inc. In fact the seniors were so inspired by the Hiler's gift that they decided to paint the kitchen and really spruce things up to match the new refrigerator. Harold Schweder offered to do the painting. Iva measured for new curtains and Fred Bullinger donated a wheeled cart so we are going to have a very serviceable area to handle the meals. The count remains steady serving between 60 and 65 persons daily and the volunteers have been just great donating their services so

that we can all enjoy a good hot meal. Here we can meet old and new acquaintences and enjoy a social life. The fellowship and love we feel is outstanding. We held our usual bingo game on Wednesday and there were many lucky winners and Mary Hahn limbered us up with her exercise poem . Evelyn Youman played for us on Thursday and Millie Daniels led us in singing. On Friday Verice Walz played for us and we enjoyed more group singing. Juice winners for the week were Leon McKesson, Agnew Ludwig. Forest Boone and Art Krebeil. Coming attractions are another bingo game on Wednesday, more piano music by Evelyn Youman and Verice Walz and of course, more community singing with Fred and Millie. On Friday we will enjoy a special treat. Florence Seekings will play her guitar and sing for us. Florence says she will play lots of our old favorites so come on out and hear her, you'll be glad you did. Don't forget the following week on the 22nd, Marian Chapman and Verice Walz, RN’s, will do another blood pressure check. We want to thank Iva for treating us with her delicious homemade cookies and to her granddaughter, Mary Hoover, for making a duck plaque for our refrigerator. HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. announces the start of a volunteer training session. The training consists of seven sessions beginning September 19 and concluding October 10. Hospice offers this training to new volunteers who would like to support terminally ill patients and their families. The location for the fall training session will be at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka. The Hospice of St. Joseph County was recently cited for its strong volunteer program however the need for new volunteers is ongoing. To become a Hospice Volunteer please call Don Clarke, Director of Volunteers and Community Relations at 237-7835. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “Who Cares?” This letter is written to all adult parents, and to the sellers of alcoholic beverages to young people under the legal age of 21. We know, and you should know, that there are parties where our young people can go to on most any weekend where alcohol is served and consumed. One problem is that many of the “party-goers” drive to and from these parties (we get anonymous calls to this effec). The news media informs us every day of news items involving injuries and deaths that are a result of such party consequences. Also, we know that teenage alcohol consumption result in behavioral changes, sexual permissiveness, fighting, and property damage. These problems today are “too big” for us to control alone — we can only care and act according to the law. The law says we are to report to parents where there is information on such occurences. Young people have more money, cars, and home privileges; therefore, they still need our expertise based on our own experiences, and above all, our "caring” for people. The authorities sometimes "coverup” and/or ignore many of these parties — some parents are apathetically concerned — no one wants to get involved by "witnessing" or coming forth to help where help is needed. The problem is all of our business. We need your help — it’s bigger than we can control. Our young people can have "fun” without breaking the laws designed to protect their welfare. Please help us — as parents check out where your young person goes and what they do — don’t just ask them, because, based on my experience,

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS Publication Number 261460 ROBERT E. URBIN, EDITOR & PUBLISHER SUSAN R. URBIN, ASSISTANT EDITOR INDEPENDENT-NEWS CO., INC., PUBLISHING CO. 601-03 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana 46574-1294 Telephone (219) 586-3139 PUBLICATION TIME: Thursday of Each Week COPY DEADLINE: Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Second Class Postage Paid At Walkerton, Indiana 46574 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 20 c Per Copy; $7.00 Per Year (SI.OO Extra If Mailed Out Os State)

they don’t lie, but they tell you what you want to hear. I might now disturb some people who may say “mind your own business" or "what our kids do outside of school is none of your business”. I have paid the price on several occasions with damages to my personal property or the excluding of my own from social "circles" because I have shown "concern" and "caring”. This problem is not unique to our community, but, nevertheless, it’s ours to deal with, or to ignore until it "hits home”. I wish to remain in the people “helping” and people “caring" business as long as I’m working with and for young people. Richard Kickbush, Athletic Director John Glenn High School “Back To The Suburbs” This city riding is getting rough on me and so I’m heading back out into the area surrounding Walkerton. I understand that Miller’s Merry Manor has a special section for tired bikes and bikers. I think that I will look into this when I am done with whatever I’m doing. Mr. Divine has a storage business just off 23. Further down the road I come to the M.B.M. and Thermo Seal industries owned by Neil and Edna Downey. Are you all ready for winter? I know that I have better pedal real fast or I will probably be asked to pose for the Fat Fannies that Mr. Brehm sells. I already missed Mattock's Drainage Co. 1 almost miss my turn off onto Union and Willow as I'm speeding down hill on the oldest road in the county an old Indian trail. I could've landed in the ditch like a lot of vehicles have. This is a very bad Tee road. Soon I come to Verkier’s Backhoe and Drainage Service. You’ll have your hat by Christmas, Scott. The businesses are quite few and far in this area. Eventually I do come to Just Sew. June Ketchem has a lot of goodies here. Turning back onto 23, 1 see Carole Rodin getting ready to set up her flea market. Next there is the Cameo Room, and across the street is Beaver Realty and Trucking Co. I have a definite need to stop at Al’s Diner and Lounge. What I really need is a piece of raisin pie and coffee. I see the Koontz Lake Missionary Church and Rannells Funeral Home. I’m sure that I would be welcome at both places. I’m going into the drive-in window at the American State Bank to get my lolly-pop. Thanks Bea and the girls. This is a truly unique bank. It is totally run by women. Read this and weep fellows. I’m going to scoot around the Lake to G’s Dockside, to set up my ride for next week. 1 want to make sure that I have not forgotten any of the Koontz Lake businesses. I will return to your stores next week. What I want to know is "if I eat at G’s Dockside do 1 get a free car at Mahoney’s?" For your information, Pam McMahan, Byrdie and Morris Searfoss. Sue Bellinger, Mildred Bowers, Shirtz's Emporium, D & M Diesel. Barb Burket, Myrna Daube, Becky Reed, Hoarce Fields and Nedra Williams have raffle tickets and are supposed to be selling them. Buy Walkerton and buy raffle

tickets. Sincerely, Nedra Williams FALCONS JR. VARSITY FOOTBALLERS SPLIT TWO GAMES The John Glenn Jr. Varsity football team played LaVille on September 7 and won by a score of 22-0. Ryan Peterson scored two touchdowns, one being a 70 yard counterplay and another a 30 yard option. Dennis Kaser scored a 5 yard touchdown and a two point conversion. Pete Hostrawser caught a pass from Peterson for a two point conversion. The defense attained its first shutout for the year. Shane Carbiener had an interception to lead the secondary. This was the first win against one loss this season. On Monday, the JWs played at New Prairie and lost by a score of 14-12. Pete Hostrawser scored a touchdown on a 50 yard pass play from Ryan Peterson. Shane Carbiener led the team in rushing. Brian Vandall scored a touchdown from 60 yards out after recovering a Cougar fumble. Aaron Tobias recovered a Cougar fumble and the defense blocked a point after attempt. The team record is now 1-2. VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS TWO OF THREE DUAL MATCHES The John Glenn varsity volleyball team won two of their first three dual matches this season. The first victory came over Clay in the opening match by scores of 15-5 and 15-8. Julie Beem had 100 percent serving; Angie Mlekodaj the most sets, 12; Becky Fair, the most passes, 7; and Kim Huizenga the most kills, 3. In their second meet, against St. Joe, the girls lost by scores of 15-8 and 15-6. Tricia Zellers and Becky Fair had 100 percent serving; Michelle Mlekodah and Angie Mlekoday the most sets, 9 each; Becky Fair, the most passes with 11; and Tricia Kerckhove and Michelle Mlekodaj the most kills, 6 each. The third match was with North Judson where Glenn won by scores of 15-5 and 15-13. Becky Fair, Julie Beem, Trish Kerckhove, Michelle Mlekodaj and Angie Mlekodaj all had 100 percent serving. Michelle Mlekodaj led with the most sets, 16 and the most kills, 4; while Dawn Gorby had the most passes, 16. UREY VOLLEYBALL TEAMS LOSE TO SOUTH CENTRAL The Urey 7th and Bth grade girls volleyball teams both came up short after it was necessary for both teams to play a third, decisive game against South Central. The 7th grade scores were 13-15, 15-3 and 7-15. The Urey 7th grade high scorer was Jackie DeLeon with 10 points, followed by Jonna Johnson with 6. The eighth grade scores were 8-15, 15-10 and 7-15. Tami Lidgard led the Bth grade scoring with 16 total points. Every million years an entire thin surface layer of the Moon's soil is turned over 100 times by meteorites that land on the planet.