The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 39, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 February 1989 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - FEBRUARY 23. 1989

| EDITORIALS

IT HAD TO HAPPEN As the Indiana General Assembly grinds on in this, a long session, a feu things are happening that one knew “had to happen”. The long session (conveniently set in the year there is no primary and general election) has a major task ahead of it in each session. That is the budget for the coming two years. This is always a hard-fought, and usually very late to be approved matter as the time is here when each and everyone of the legislators is still trying to have funds funneled the way they prefer the most. This year, another matter that is independent of the budget, but one which will have a direct affect on various state programs, is still center stage. That is the gambling issue. We address this as the gambling issue and not the lottery issue, a name that was tacked to this for several years and most of the citizens of Indiana would accept only the word “lottery” when it came to changing the constitution to allow a lottery. However, it was said time and time again, this included many forms of gambling and it is taking up to now for many to understand this fact, and many still don’t seem to realize what doors were opened. Currently at least three other forms of gambling are facing the legislators in this session. Pari-mutua! betting is one. A strong effort to open the door for this, both at tracks and off track locations, have surfaced, but it appears now as things are funneling down, that individual counties will have to approve such in a referendum before it becomes law in all localities. Another is casino gambling. This is one area most said would never stand a chance, but a bill to allow casino gambling in Lake County has advanced so far this year. Another form of gambling drawing attention, is legalization of bingo for certain groups. It is no secret that bingo and other small forms of gambling have long been a neede commodity by many service organizations that are struggling to keep their heads above water. Bingo, raffles, feather parties, etc., have been a source of revenue many such groups can not live without. State guidelines will change some of this, the proposal now getting the attention would legalize bingo for IRS rated non-profit organizations of at least five years and under strict guidelines set by the state. What all of this means, is once gambling of any form is legalizes, other doors are opened. It has long been a history that gambling attracts organized crime in many cases. The results are not always headline makers and are not always that bad, but the door is open and there is no doubt that other agencies of the state will have to assume more responsibilities in varied ways. Policing problems are known to increase when various forms of gambling are allowed, and this is just one of the problems. It is our sincere hope, that if and when the lottery is set up in Indiana, that the job is done right . . . that some type of control can be established to control who can play the lottery and that proper distribution of funds to the best advantage of Indiana will result. The money generated from the lottery will not solve all the problems ... it may not more than scratch the surface of some of them and the giant rainbow that many could sec in the future just may not shine as bright as they expected. Add to this the other problems that can occur from legalized gambling and we will strictly have to assume a wait and see attitude. We hope it turns our for the best, but once the door is open can we really control who comes in? WHEN...

1984 The Walkerton 6th grade basketball team ended their season with a perfect record of 13-0 on Saturday when they captured the tourney crown at La Ville. Renee Ann Knowlton. 16. daughter, of Lloyd Knowlton, St. Petersburg. Florida, and Janie Knowlton. Walkerton, has been accepted as a State Finalist in the Miss Florida American Co Ed Pag earn, to be held in Tampa. Honda The Wilcox Supermarket Student of the Month for January is Debbie Thompson She was nominated by the following leathers. Mr Mulligan, Miss Ross Mrs Kemp. Mrs Price, Mr Mosson, Mrs ( unning ham and Mrs Pearish 1974 Ihe 19 ? 4 basketball sectional, to be held at LaVilie High School, beginning February 26. has Plym outh and Argos in the first game at 30 followed by Jackson and North libens There is only one game Wednesday. February 27, I^Ville and Bremen Friday night the John Glenn Falcons will play the

winner of the Plymouth and Argos game followed by the winners of the Jackson vs North Liberty and LaVilie vs Bremen games. The Plymouth open house of the United Telephone Company of Indiana. Int.. will be held on Friday, February 22. from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m., in the new building located a 213 W. LaPorte Street. At the market center cut pork chops were selling for $1.39 a pound, roasting chickens at 69 cents a pound; smoked picnics at "N cents a pound; 12 ounce package of lunch meats at 79 cents; sliced American cheese at $1.29 a pound; dutch loaf at $1.39 a pound, three pounds of bananas at 39 cents; cherry tomatoes at 39 cents for a pint boa; two pounds of carrots for 39 cents, eight ounce jar of cheese whi/ at 59 cents. Lreshline canned goods of green beans, peas, cream and whole kernel corn at four for 89 cents, two pound can of Rogers coffee for $1 69; and a gallon of ice cream for $ I 19 1969 I ight candidates arc named Mr

the John Glenn basketball homecoming and thev are Elaine Fitzgerald. Debbie Moore. Vickie Klinedinst. Jennifer Jacob. Jean Hildebrand. Diane Strang. Kathv Pugsley and Carol Bacewic. At the market chuck roast was selling for 49 cents a pound; boiling beef at 49 cents a pound; chuck steak at 59 cents a pound; stew meal at "’9 cents a pound; pork loin roast at 99 cents a pound; bacon at three pounds for $1.00; box of six toffee ice cream bars for 39 cents, two pound box of cheese spread for 39 cents; three 12 ounce jars of strawberry preserves for $1.00; two pound can of Hills Bros coffee for $1.29; a loaf of Italian bread for 39 cents; and a nine ounce can of orange juice for 29 cents. 1959 I his w eek the Boy Scouts of American are celebrating their 49th anniversary. The citizens of North Liberty and Walkerton are proud of the accmplishments of the local Scouting groups as well as the girls which are doing an equally fine job with their work. In spite of the hideous weather the town has been experiencing for the past two months, there has been a sign of spring in the air. Rev. Mills noticed the other day that the narcissus sprouts have pierced the frozen ground on the southeast side of the Methodist Chruch and are about two inches tall already. 1954 Several new speed and curve signs hase been placed in the 40mile per hour speed zone, south of North Liberty, on 23. including the intersection of Quinn and St. Road 23. known as Quigley's corner. Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., the W.H.S. seniors will take on the faculty (and friends) in a benefit basketball game. The game is the second in a popular young series and will be followed by a sock hop in the high school gym. The senior class is running the benefit. 1944

Microwave Menu With A French Accent The Lipton Kitchens have created just the menu—a romantic dinner for two featuring Bistro-Style Chicken and Vegetables. Bistro Chicken is a variation on pot-au-feu, a French bistro dish that traditionally calk for chicken or other meat with a combination of hearty, winter vegetables, slow cooked in a rich and savors’ broth. This version uses instant soup mix and the microwave oven to aßd speed and convenience. For dessert, serve an impromptu fruit pudding made by topping cubes of pound or angel food cake with canned, pitted sweet cherries, serve with heavy cream or half and half if you like IJon't forget candles, fresh flowers and soft background music to create a setting reminiscent of a French bistro. Bon Appetit! BISTRO-STYLE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

1 medium parsnip, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 small red potatoes, halved 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks 2 envelopes Lipton* Lite Chicken Florentine Cup-a-Soup* Instant Soup 1 cup water

In 3 quart oblong baking dish, arrange parsnips, potatoes and carrots. In small bowl, combine instant lite chicken norentine soup mix with water and pepper, add bay leaf, then pour over vegetables Microwave covered at HIGH (Full Power) 6 minutes Rearrange vegetables, add turnip, leeks and chicken bony side up Heat covered at HIGH (Full Power) 10 minutes or until chicken is alm<mt done, turning chicken and rearranging vegetables after 5 minutes let stand covered 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf To serve, arrange chicken with vegetables on 2 deep dinner plates. Pour juices over chicken and vegetable* Garnish, if desired, with chopped parsley Makes 2 servings. *° prrjiare leek* Cut off tops and roots leaving 2 meh green top Cut in half lengthwise to I inch of bottom of leek Turn, repeat so U>p of leek is quartered. U ash thoroughly.

Lon Fink was added to the city police force by action of the Walkerton City Council Tuesday evening. He will become day marshal, taking the place made vacant by the death of Earl Fall. Louis Osborne has been retained as street and sewer commissioner. The new 1944 edition of the United Telephone Company directory. serving Walkerton. North Liberty. New Carlisle. Lakeville and LaPaz, will be ready for distribution from the various telephone offices in about ten days. Farmers may continue the sale of pork from home-slaughtered hogs without a license or permit and may deliver any quantity of pork to persons not living on the farm, until March IFarmers arc required to collect ration stamps for pork so delivered. 1939 Charles M. Finch, editor of the Walkerton Independent, was elected president of the Indiana Weekly Press Association at its annual meeting at the Spink-Arms hotel. Indianapolis. Friday and Saturday. Mr. Finch automatically becomes a director of the Hoosier Press Associal ion. In a thrilling battle from beginning to end. the Walkerton Indians rose to superior heights and defeated Stillwell, the LaPorte County champs, on the local court Wednesday night, 26-25. The closeness of the score clearly indicated just how tight the bailgame was. Hundreds of northern Indiana farmers are expected to board the “Purdue-B. & O Muck Crop Special" educational train when it crosses Hoosicrland's "last agricultural frontier" February 27 to March 4. LaFeber Ac Son, "Walkerton's Oldest Food Store”, is offering pure chocolate, kitchen fresh, peanut clusters. 2 pounds 25 cents A newly hatched alligator re just eight inches long It will grow about a foot a year until it reaches the average adult length of six to eight feet

Mi teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf 1 medium white turnip, peeled, halved, sliced 2 medium leeks, cut and cleaned* 1 whole chicken breast (about % lb.), split, skinned

UREY SPORTS NEWS This past week. February 16, both the 7th and Bth grade girls basketball teams lost to a tough and experienced W'akarusa teams. Ihe 7th grade score was 36-26. Scoring for Urey were Christy Wer ner, Trish Rough. Kelley Stedman. Beth Claywell and Rachel Shafer. The Bth grade score was 54-40. Scoring for Urey was Becky Colin, Jtxli McLaughlin. Emily Klinedinst. Gerric Schmidt. Jenny Oke and Kim Ruby. The first airplane purchssed by the US government was called the Miss Columbia and bought from the Wright brothers in 1909. American Red Crxww together. we can change things. TOLL FREE To INDIANA LEGISLATORS House Os Representatives 1-800-382-9841 Or 1-800-382-9842 Senate 1-800-382-9467