The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 37, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 February 1989 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - FEBRUARY 9. IM9

| EDITORIALS!

PRESSURE FROM THE PUBLIC A fact was proven this week when the Congress of the United States voted against the pay raises for themselves and many other high ranking governement officials that was a parting shot of former President Reagan. The raises would have gone into effect automatically without a vote of the Congress at midnight February 7 if it had not been for the vote to defeat the raises. This proves that the public’s expressions and pressure to their representatives in government do mean something. This raise would have gone through had it not been for a tremendous outcry from John Q. Public. And the irony of the situation is, despite the fact the votes in both the House and Senate were so heavily against the raise, most of the Representatives and Senators inside really wanted the raise. The measure was defeated as it stands now. Probably one of the most disliked aspects of this situation was the size of the raise, 50®K and the fact that no vote needed to be taken to implement the raises for these several thousand employees. This probably will lead to two things, one a change in the law that allows such to happen in this fashion, and second, Congress will probably in the future, maybe near or maybe not so near, vote themselves a raise but not of such proportions. When one talks of pay of such as the Senators and Representatives, it is hard for the average person to realize just the true effect of such a matter. For one thing, they do not get expenses for their second home at Washington. They are allowed certain other expenses, including reimbursement for speaking and other such appearances. Also, the salary of the Congressmen is minor compared to the money spent to maintain their offices and staffs, both at home and in Washington. We in America, have somewhere along the line lost our sense of value in such cases. How can one justify giving a professional athlete, many not even of what is considered a regular player on a team, more money than the president of the United States and those who we trust to running our country. The public might yell about the fantastic pay many athletes are receiving, but turn right around and support those paying them by paying higher admissions and supporting the teams and leagues through the various ways that make this money possible. And yet, let someone with the more important task of governing our nation, state, county and even towns ask for more money, and protests come despite the reasonable pay schedules for the job being done. However, the job has been done ... by Congress . . . through the general public to stop the latest federal pay increases. This just proves that voices are heard by those in such positions, maybe it isn’t always noticeable, but it certainly was in this most recent case.

1984 The John Glenn girls basketball team will play the second gime at the Elkhart Northside gym on Thursday night in the regional basketball tourney. The Lincoln Township 4 H Gub will have the 1984 enrollment night Thursday. February 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 at the Walkerton Youth Building. Seven, eight and nine year olds are encouraged to sign up fore the Mini 4-H. Daniel Christopher Clingenpeel. son of Thomas and Patrice Gingenpeel. North Liberty, has been named a 1984 United' States National Award winner in football by the United States Achievement Academy. The Academy selects USA A winners upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors and other school sponsors and upon the Standards of Selection set forth by the Academy. 1974 The John Glenn Falcons basketball team announced last week that five victories of the current 1973-74 season have been forfeited due to the use of an ineligible player. The player did not have bad grades, but an insufficient number of subjects to be eligible according to state requirements The Girl Scouts will start their annual cookie sale on Lebruars 8 to the 18th Al the market 20 pounds of Michigan potatoes were selling for S 2 99. three pound bag of oranges for bM cent*; five pound bag of pink or white grapefruit for 79 cents, let luce, celery and carrots at three fur * cents; two half pound tubs of margarine for 49 cents. Comet

cleanser at 13 cents a can; four great American soups for $1.00; eight ounce jar of Taster’s Choice for $1.89; whole frying chickens at 39 cents a pound; cut up fryers at 45 cents a pound; pork steak at 87 cents a pound; rolled pork roast at 87 cents a pound; minced ham at $1.29 a pound; and smoked sausage at $1.39 a pound. 1964 A two car crash on Indiana 23. four miles southwest of South Bend Tuesday afternoon, put two men in the hospital, one in critical condition and one in fair condition. Louis C. Houser, Walkerton, is in Memorial Hospital in fair condition after suffering a fractured left hip and lacerations. Mr. Houser was traveling back to Walkerton from South Bend when the accident occured at around 4:15 p.m., near the Haas block plant. K. C. Chapman, manager of the Walkerton Lumber & Coal Company for almost 20 years, has retired from that position and it is now being held by Verle Zimmerman. of Walkerton, as of February 1. At the market frying chickens were selling for 19 cents a pound; slicing bologna at three pounds for $1 00; three pounds of ground beef for 89 cents; wieners at 39 cents a pound, pork lorn at 43 cents a pound, chuck roast at 39 cents a pound; swiss steak at 89 cents a pound; beef stew meat at 59 cents a pound, a pint of half and half for 35 cents; a gallon of ice cream for 79 cents; carrots at two bags for 19 cents; tomatoes at 19 cents a pound, and bananas at 10 cents a pound The W alkerton High Sc hool dass of I9M will present the second annual basketball homecoming on February 7 when they will host the

basketball team from WashingtonGay. 1959 The 1958 TB Christmas Seal Campaign is completed for Liberty Township with a total contribution of $902.97 for the tow nship record. Thursday evening, February 12, the Manchester Symphonic Band, under the direction of Professor David McCormick, will present a concert of varied standard and popular literature at the North Liberty High School. 7:30 p.m. The Edward Sousley Post 365 American Legion has announced that it plans to sponsor a Junior American Legion baseball team this coming summer. Any boy can try out for this team if his 18th birthdav comes after September 1, 1959. 1954 North Liberty Shamrocks won the 29th annual County Basketball Tourney as the seven teams put together good, exciting basketball in one of the finest toumies ever played. Liberty dropped Lakeville in a 40-38 final after spilling Walkerton 53-47 and upsetting Wash-ington-Gay 43-38. The Orville Easterday Post 189 American Legion has cancelled their contract with the Empire Producing Co., due to some unfavorable publicity which the company received at a near by town. 1944 A marked decline in the flow of Indiana's streams was recorded for January by the U. S. Geological survey, which is conduction a waters resources investigation in the state in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and the State Highway Commission. A veritable beehive of industry has been created by the Specialty Company, operating at Machinery Hall, in North Liberty. Now occupying the entire second floor fb this large building, the company employs 15 men and women and wants more. The company has sub-contracts from the Mishawaka branch of the United States Rubber Company and is making parts for airplanes. More contracts could be secured if more operating room were available. The U.S.O. will observe its third anniversary with a nation-wide open house on Sunday, February 6 The USO Council of Walkerton dub cordially invites you to attend their open house on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the dub rooms. The Woman’s Community Gub, at their meeting on Friday, February 18. will have an Early American Exhibit and hobby show. Our neighbors to the west, KOP. have been quite busy the past 12 months having loaded well over 250 million pieces of ammunition, according to Col. Shubert, the big boss out there. The Col. says that they made enough ammunition this year to load 6,500 bombers to capadty; to keep 500,000 various size cannons roaring hot shells for one minute of the war and enough grenades and mines to circle all world battle fronts. Just now they are loading 14 different items each month on an average. 1939 For the first time in history North Liberty High School won a St. Joseph County basketball championship Saturday night in New Carlisle's Civic auditorium, defeating the defending champion. Greene Township Bulldogs. Champions are Peter Fisher. Virgil Anderson. Harley Hough. Dwaine Liggett, Manon Frazer. Roy Wil cox. Wilbert Markle. Bob Jackson. Billy Hostetler and Don Hay. The average value of all passen ger automobiles in the United Slates on January I was $197, according to Charles M Hayes, president of the Chicago Motor Gub The National average price for gasoline is nearly a cent less per gallon than it was a year ago. The retail cost per gallon averaged 13.32 cents on January I this year, as compared with 14 29 tents a year ago,

Think February 14th! What’s the first thought that comes to mind? Valentine's Day, Cupid, roses, hearts and mysterious interludes. If your answer included any of the preceding, unfortunately, you don't win another "spin of the wheel", but you can still count yourself as a true romantic. Since childhood, we have been raised with preconceived notions of how Valentine's Day came about. The many stories and legends written and passed down from generation to generation about Valentine’s past and present are delightful. Plus, those stories have fostered many visual images and created some of today's most time honored traditions. For example, the traditional "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways," takes on a whole new meaning at Valentine's Day. I love thee with roses, chocolate hearts and big stuffed bears. But how did Valentine's Day actually come to be? Where does Cupid fit into the picture? And why are roses still considered the signature flower of love and romance? According to one legend. St. Valentine was a young Roman cleric who was imprisoned by Caesar. During his stay in jail he sent a note of graditude —a Valentine note — to the jailer's daughter for being kind to him. Another legend states that St. Valentine was an inprisoned Christian who wanted to get word to his family that he was still alive. He managed to pick the petals from the roses growing outside his window and pierce them with the words "Remember your Valentine". The petals were then delivered by a dove. So, how does Cupid figure into the picture? Most of us visualize Cupid as a cute, chubby, inno-cent-looking, rosy cheeked, little cherub. But. in the sacred order of angels, he is the beautiful winged child who every year on Febraury 14, raises havoc while uniting lovers of all ages with one mighty pierce of his bow and arrow . History notes that Cupid obtained his mischievous reputation in the following way: For many years, young people tn Europe would meet together on St. Valentine’s Eve. Tradition diet at ed that each person draw one name from a special "Valentine box". The name of the individual you chose from the box was struck by Cupid’s arrow and thereafter was officially recognized as your "Vai-

SWEETHEART CHERRY NUT FUDGE (Makes about 2-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 pounds white confectioners' coating* 3 (B-ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle* Brand Sweetened Condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk) 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 /2 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained on paper towels or 1 /2 cup coarsely chopped red candied cherries 1 teaspoon almond extract lightly grease B-inch heai t-shaped cake pan** or Bor B-inch square pan; line with wax paper. Set aside. In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt coating with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat; stir in nuts, cherries and extract. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Remove from pan; peel off wax paper. Garnish as desired. Store loosely covered in refrigerator. MICROWAVE: In 2-quart glass measure, combine coating and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on full power (high) 3 minutes or until coating melts. Stir. Add nuts, cherries and almond extract; mix well. Proceed as above. •White confectioners' coating can be purchased in candy specialty stores.

Valentine’s Day How It Came About

entine", or special friend. Whatever the story, Valentine's Day todav is celebrated as a time to remember friends and loved ones with gifts of love, admiration and respect. Mention Valentine's Day and the word "flower” during a trivia game, and nine times out of ten, the response will be a "rose". American grown, fresh-cut roses have always been recognized as Cupid's signature of love and nature's most romantic scent. More than 75 percent of all roses sold for the February 14, 1989 holiday arc predicted to be red — not an orange — red. but a deep, nch, velvety red. Red definitely is the favorite, yet rose colors also define our personality traits and help us express a special feeling or emotion. Each rose color has a translation in "rose language” dating back to Victorian times. Red-red roses say "I love you" and also stand for respect and courage. Red and white roses tied or arranged together or white roses with red edges, signify unity. Red and yellow roses arranged translate jovial and happy feelings. Pink roses symbolize grace and gentitlity. For a more subtle message. choose deep pink which de notes gratitude, appreciation and "thank you". Light pink conveys admiration. White roses have several implications: "You’re heavenly", reverence and humility, innocence and purity, secrecy and silence. Yellow roses usually express joy. gladness and freedom. Color scheming for your Valentine? Consider the unique. For every color possibility available this holiday you can send 1.350 r 7 roses that can "say it all”. It was not until the year 1901 that the custom of sending gifts on Valentine’s Day officially was initated by European preschool children. The children popularized the trend by sending "love" notes on colored paper to their playmates and teachers on St. Valentine's Eve. Parents soon caught on to the celebration and attached heartshaped cards to small toy trinkets as festive gifts for their sons and daughters. Since the beginning of the century, Valentine’s Day gifting has grown in popularity. February 14th is a romantic day set aside for showing love and affection. The vaned and unique gifts that arc exchanged today by people of all ages are expressions of sentiment and emotion. In a time honored tradition, more than 7.1 million buyers will express their love bv sending roses. The power of a rose at Valentine's Day just can't be underestimated