The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 38, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 February 1989 — Page 4

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ANIMAL CONTROL LAW The proposed “Animal Control and Licensing” amendment to the St. Joseph County Code that has been proposed and was scheduled to have a final vote this week by the County Council, is just another perfect example of trying to get a job done evidently without proper and complete study of what the real issue is. The proposal, while having many worthwhile provisions to protect animals and people, with the wording used, is so broad in its meaning that intolerable effects in areas never imagined would result. The amendment addresses definite problems and shortfalls, but is vague and overly broad. It has been attacked by many, including sporting groups, farmers and pet owners alike. Under the present wording, a “dangerous animal" would include a house cat, your pet dog, even farm animals ... if they attack any other animal, including a mouse, bird, another cat or dog, another cow, etc. This would require the pet owner or farmer to carry a $300,000 liability insurance policy, post signs that there’s a dangerous animal on the premises and also keep them muzzled. Also, a motorist in St. Joseph County would be required to report to police agencies if he injures or kills any animal while driving . . . which with the wording the way it is, would include rabbits, squirrels, etc., and even insects! The bill was scheduled for final hearing in the County Council this week. If passed, it then would go on to the County Commissioners for approval before becoming law. The intent was good, but the wording and effects of such as this would be a disaster for anyone in St. Joseph County. Certainly someone can come up with a better worded amendment to the County Code to do the job intended than this latest attempt to address what is a problem in certain areas, but not as widespread as the current amendment would stipulate. ST. PATRICK SCHOOL NEWS fl ■■■■■■■ ■At Ja

Students in the fifth and sixth grade class at St. Patrick’s School gave living book reports on Tuesday. Each student dressed in a period costume depicting a character from a historical fiction book they chose as part of their Social Studies assignment. During Lent, Stations of the Cross are celebrated each Wednesday at 2:IS p.m, in the church.

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THELMA B. WATTS Thelma Bertha Watts, 77. of 905 Himvm Street Walkerton, passed away at 4:13 pm. on Friday, February 10, at Michiana Com mumty Hospital. South Bend, following a bnef illness. She was born on October 22. 1911, in St. Joseph County, the daughter of James Arthur and Nellie (Nelson) Stickely On July 7. 1928. she married Dak D Wafts, tn South Bend, who preceded her in death on April 6. 1968, She was a home maker Surviving are six daughters. Mrs. Norma Eddinger. of Tyner. Mrs Dons Calvin, of LaPar. and Mrs Manlyn Roush, Mrs. Betty Kunkle, Mrs Nellie Smith and Mrs Bertha Walker, all of Walk

Students in grades five and six read the meditations at the weekly service. Pictured from left to right, bottom row: Audrey Lenz, Brad Stooks. Sara Holland, Robert Allsop and Kim Kaminski. Middle Row: Dan Walter, Tiffany Hesters, Alana Davidson. Jamie Orcutt and James Allsop. Top row: Marilyn Schieber. Alicia Allsop. Tracy Legge. Sara Martin and Marv Pat Kindt. erton; three sons, Kenneth Watts, of South Bend. Robert Watts, of LaPorte. and Dale Watts, Jr., of Stryker. Ohio; 29 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Joan Mapes, of Bristol, Mrs. Audrey Barnhart, of Nevada. Ohio, Mrs. Marie Hardesty, of Hamlet, and Mrs. Evelyn Cudney and Mrs. Gladys Ottow, both of Plymouth; and two brothers. Clyde Stickely, of Walkerton, and James Siders, of North Liberty. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death, Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Reynolds and Rev. D. O Van Dyne officiating Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walkerton. She attended the Walkerton Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Walkerton Better Homes Club

and the Senior Citizens Club. DALE JERRY NELSON Dale Jerry Nelson. 68. of 64595 Indiana 23. North Liberty, passed away at 2:45 p.m., on Friday. February 10. in his home. He was born on January 7, 1921. in Liberty Township and lived in the area all of his life. He married Irma I. Walter on January 17, 1942, in Chesterton, who survives. He retired as a driver for Preston Trucking after 42 years of service and was Liberty Township Trustee for 18 years. Surviving along with his wife are three daughters. Sandra Riffe, of Clinton. Maryland. Gloria Kranitz, of Princeton, and Kathie Sheneman, of North Liberty; five grandchildren; and a sister, Vcrla Burgener. of Freeport. Illinois. Services were held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday at the Palmer Funeral Home. Lakeville. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. North Liberty. He was a member of the North Liberty United Methodist Church. North Liberty Masonic Lodge 266, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend, Orak Shrine, of Michigan City, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1954, North Liberty, American Legion Post 365. North Liberty and St. Joseph County Trustee Association. He was a World War I) Army veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Liberty United Methodist Church or Hospice of St. Joseph County. ALICE A. WATSON Alice A. Watson. 68, of Industrial Park Road. Walkerton, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Monday. February 6. in Memorial Hospital. South Bend. She was born on December 21, 1920. in Ohio, and lived ir. Knox for many years before moving to Walkerton. She married Wilgus Watson on July 3. 1952, in Winamac, who survives. She retired in 1979 from American Home Foods after 15 years as a machine operator. Surviving along with her husband are three daughters. LaVonne Fancis, Shirley King and Donna Borkowski, all of Atlanta. Georgia; two sons. George Watson, of Walkerton. and Larry Howard, of Louisville. Kentucky; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Fletcher, of Knox. Jeanette Rhineholt. of South Bend, and Virgie Collins, of Lake Station; and a brother. Elmer Risner, of Louisville, Kentucky. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at the Price-Oark Funeral Home, Knox. Burial was in Round Lake Cemetery. Knox. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Walkerton. MARY ALICE PORTA Mary Alice (McEndarfer) Porta. 80, of Prescott, Arizona, formerly of North Liberty, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 6. in Prescott, Arizona. She was bom on April 20, 1908, in North Liberty and moved to Prescott 40 years ago from North Liberty. She married William Porta, in 1975, who preceded her in death in 1980. She retired as a registered nurse. Surviving are a sister. Lucy McEndarfer. of South Bend; and a brother. Herbert McEndarfer. of Sun City Center, Florida. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday in the Hollis-Orvis-Pal-mer Funeral Home, South Bend, with burial in Fair Cemetery. She was a 1929 graduate of Epworth Memorial School of Nursing, which was later the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Herabd D. Eaton Hershel D Eaton, 69, of Ormond Beach, Florida, formerly of Walkerton and South Bend, died Friday in his home after an illness. Mr Eaton retired as a school administrator and coach after 38 years of service and was a former coach at Washington-Gay High School from 1945 to 1955. He was born April 8. 1919, in Galveston, Indiana His wife, the former Cleo Grieger, survives. Also surviving are two daugh-

ters. Jeri Bernacchi. of Ormond Beach, and Jan Heyl. of Beaumont. Texas; four grandchildren; and three brothers, James, of Wakarusa. Ralph, of Fort Wayne, and Nelson, of Warsaw. Services were held on Tuesday in Chapel of Volusia Memorial Funeral Hme, Ormond Beach and burial was in the Volusia Memorial Park. Ormond Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Volusia and Flagler Counties, in care of Halifax Medical Center. Daytona Beach. Florida. NORTH LIBERTY TOWN BOARD NEWS Town Board meeting was held on January 18. 1989 and called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Scott King, president. Other board members present were Thomas Daugherty, Ronald Kinas and Josephine Jaworski. George Jackson absent. Press was represented by Wayne Falda and Pauline Laskowski. Others present: John H. Peddycord, town attorney; John Gouker, and 12 citizens. List attached. Motion to approve previous minutes by Ronald Kinas, second by Thomas Daugherty with a unanimous aye. John Gouker requested to purchase the following: a new 1“ read-o-matic water meter for installation in Shamrock Inn; and a new electric heater for the chlorine room at the water plant for a cost of $200.00. Ron Kinas made motion to purchase 1” water meter and electric heater for water plant, seconded by Thomas Daugherty with a unanimous aye. Gouker also reported on attending a meeting January 11. 1989 m regards to the enhanced 911 system. Mr. Brent Kaufman presented the Board with a letter from the North Liberty P.T.A. in regards to their concern for school crossing guards. After discussion. Josephine Jaworski and Marshal Bliley to be on committee with P.T.A. representatives to formulate some ideas. John Gouker stated he would like to purchase 6 photocell lights at $17.00 each as the flare pots could not be used at barricades any more. Could order extra for school crossing use. if allowed. Election of officers for 1989: Ronald Kinas nominated Scott King for president, second by Josephine Jaworski with unanimous aye. Thomas Daugherty made motion the nominations be closed, seconded by Josephine Jaworski with unanimous aye. Scott King elected Town Board president. Thomas Daugherty nominated George Jackson for vice-president, Josephine Jaworski then seconded with unanimous aye. Thomas Daugherty made motion that nominations be closed, seconded Ronald Kinas with unanimous aye. George Jackson elected vice-presi-dent. Humane Society contract for 1989 in the amount of $650.00 discussed. Motion to approve by Ronald Kinas, seconded by Thomas Daugherty with unanimous aye. Mr. John Peddycord. town attorney. stated that Ice. Miller. Donadio A Ryan, attorneys of Indianapolis. employed by the Town as bond counsel, had prepared a form of bond ordinance for consideration by the Board in the matter of the financing of the construction of additions and improvements to the sewage works of the Town. Proceedings attached in regards to Ordinance #1989-07. Board assignments for the year 1989 discussed with Scott king taking Police and Thomas Daugherty taking the Streets with Josephine Jaworski remaining Building A Zoning, Ronald Kinas, Water A Sewer Utilities and George Jack-

son. Personnel. Resolution #198902 passed and adopted stating same. Proposed St. Joseph County Animal Control Ordinance discussed. Letter from St. Joseph County Auditor advising North Liberty would have a .05 vote if a County option income tax came to vote. Gerk advised that a 1989 Fire Protection contract had not yet been received from Liberty Twp. Letter of request to be sent to Trustee Nelson. Cairns presented for approval North Liberty Public Housing 89-1-1, 89-1-2. Town 14.623 to 14,652; Water 8,396 to 8.420; and Sewer 4.005 to 4.204. Motion to approve by Ronald Kinas. second Josephine Jaworski with a unanimous aye. Warranty to be checked in regards to shock absorbers on 88 Dodge police car. Motion to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. by Thomas Daugherty, second by Josephine Jaworski with a unanimous aye. REAL SERVICES NEWS Hazel Schweder and Don King were in charge of last Monday's program. The senior citizens held their meeting after the dinner and played bingo. Fred Bullinger chaired Tuesday's program and gave away homemade rolls. Nellie Smith and Olive Mankowski were the lucky winners. Thanks Fred for sharing your hobby. On Wednesday Mary Hahn got us all thinking by planing the game of “Concentration’' and we followed up with bingo. Jim Thibodeaux had the program on Thursday and Virgil Gwin on Friday. Vence Walz played for us also. We also gave juice away to our volunteers who make our meals possible and keep things running smoothlv. Thev were Mary Hahn. Mane Kcrchaert. Vcryl Wathen, Woody Cochran. Eleanor Ludwig and Nellie Smith. We have completed the 1,000 piece jugsau puzzle and have glued it together so we can hang it on the wall. We also started on another puzzle. Amy Wardman brought us some song books which we will put to good use. Don’t forget, February 21, free tax help for those over 60. Bring in last year’s form and please get in your meal reservations early. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Thelma Watts. We shall miss her. SENIOR BOWLING NEWS The chill winter winds decreased the number of senior bowling this week, but not the enthusiasm and competition! Despite many handicaps receiving a “boost", there was some close scoring recorded. The ladies saw just a few pins separate the high scores in each category. Betty Schrader's high scratch game of 169 barely beat Helen Bowman's 167. A ten pin spread covered the scoring in the high handicap game. Schrader’s 229 topped Bowman’s 221, but Helen Lazarek's 219 was just three pins back of that! High series was totaled by Bowman who tallied a 433, followed by Schrader's 411. That close scoring sure keeps the concentration and enthusiasm up. ladies! The gents saw Marion Anderson return to his good form as he “swept” all categories. His high scratch game of 214 was much above Dave Lind’s 176. the next highest scratch game rolled. Anderson's high handicap game of 253 bested Lind’s 227 and Robert Spillman’s 214. High series of 557 was Anderon's. also, followed by Harold Schweder's 462 and Lind's 457. Despite the chill weather, the competition is still high among the gents! The seniors were all cheered to see Bob Bowman, although a spectator, back after his heart attack. They are all hoping he soon can roll that bowling ball again!