The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 July 1989 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 20, 1989

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IT’S FAIR TIME IN INDIANA As much as we may hate to admit it, the summer vacation season is passing rapidly. In fact, the school break is well past the halfway point and already one is starting to see just glimpses of “back to school’’ advertising and promotions. There is one thing that comes with the later part of the summer vacation that is a joy to young and old alike, that being “fair time in Indiana’’. This week marks the start of many local fairs and it will all end up shortly in a few weeks with the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Fair time is special to the many youth that participate as the 4-H is still the main cog of the county fairs. 4-H has survived the years of changing times and many former 4-Hers of many years past might not recognize many of the programs now available. No longer is 4-H garden, clothing and raising livestock. It is this plus much, much more as the technology of the years has invaded the 4-H programs as well, very welcome, we might add. With the Starke County Fair in progress at Hamlet this week, next week will have the Marshall and LaPorte County Fairs and St. Joseph County will be one week behind them, one has a wide variety of fairs to attend. Add to this many more in the area that require just a little more traveling and with the varied programs and formats of the various county fairs, one can just about pick any type of entertainment they may so choose at a neighboring fair. We still strongly encourage anyone attending the fairs to take a little time out from the midways, stage programs, special attractions, etc., and give a little attention to the work of the youth of today ... an often the adults as well. Their time and efforts to succeed in the 4-H programs is something that many young people of today will not sacrifice for and is something that should be appreciated by all. If you are a fair goer, plan now to attend one or more and be sure to include all aspects of the fair in your plans. This is a fair goers time of the year.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “It’s Ail In The Name” It's all in the name. Vickie Bellinger won the Walkerton Dollars from the Great Pumpkin-Fall Festival July drawing. Dave Burket (from Burket's Produce) commented that he might change his name to Vickie. Both of the winners have had a first name of Vickie. There will be another drawing in August. So be sure and buy your tickets, even if your name isn’t Vickie. I found a restaurant that serves grits and corned beef hash. The Fish Lake Inn has opened with a varied menu. Breakfast is served all day. Good view and good food. Walkerton is a unique place. The Walkerton Post Office addresses covers a large area. Parts of Marshall County as well as LaPorte, Starke and St. Joseph Counties. Walkerton serves as a central buying and service area for these areas. When you are doing your shopping and eating, remember that these areas have business establishments also. There are recreational areas as well in our mailing area. Koontz Lake and Fish Lake are well known boating as well as fishing areas. There are golf courses and many watering holes. This is the week of the Starke County Fair. This is an old fashioned county fair. Free parking, free gate, a good carnival, good food and corn games. I mention the latter because I always donate to it. Are you remembering to put water out for the birds? Buy the Walkerton area, water the birds, buy raffle tickets and go to the fair. Sincerely yours, Nedra Williams «•« rs Mnertca* Heart **

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Walkerton Town Board met at 7:00 p.m. on July 3, 1989 with the following members present: Cheryl Rizek, Maggie Gaddis, Greg Williams and Walter HeiL Attorney David Holmes and clerktreasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes were approved as read. CITIZEN’S INPUT: Mr. Lynn Brownlee, of 801 Harrison Street, had been asked to attend the meeting in regards to his commercial trash pick-up. He stated that the only commercial trash he puts in with his household garbage are a few small things. He has the big bulky items picked up by a commercial trash hauler. He also stated that he is paying for trash pick-up for two households and one of them is empty. He asked if the charge for one household could be dropped. President Williams answered that it couldn’t be dropped because each residence is charged a fee in order to have enough income to pay the monthly payment to the trash haulers. Attorney Holmes said that our contract with Trash-W-Way is only for residential service, and since Mr. Brownlee is zoned commercial he can not put the commercial trash in with his residential. It was mentioned that he could try to work out something with Trash-A-Way. OLD BUSINESS: Bob Hopkins, of Trash-A-Way. did not attend this meeting, but at the previous meeting Mr. Hopkins had said that he had seen an amendment to their contract allowing Jrash-A-Way a seven percent increase in pay. The clerk reported that she had searched for the amendment, but did not find it. She had also read the minutes from January, 1989 to April. 1989 and did not find any reference to an amendment or an automatic increase in pay. The clerk gave a report to the Board showing the revenue and expanses for the Water Operating Fund for the years 1986. 1987 and

1988. The report gave a breakdown of all revenue for those years, and also gave total expenses and the year end balances. After reviewing the report, the only discrepencies found in the revenue for 1988 were a water hydrant transfer and an interest transfer that were not made. The money was not available in the General Fund to make these transfers to Water Operating. Attorney Holmes said that the 1988 Water Hydrant transfer can be budgeted to be paid in 1990, or budgeted to be paid over a couple of years. Old residential water meters are being replaced and having some of the commercial meters inspected was discussed. Old meters can run slow as they are wearing out, and replacing them could mean an increase in revenue. Attorney Holmes reported that the Ambulance Board, at a meeting immediately preceding this one, approved the contract for Ambulance Personnel Services, with two modifications. This contract now needs the Town Board’s approval. Walt Heil made the motion to accept the contract for Ambulance Personnel Services. Seconded by Maggie Gaddis. Carried. NEW BUSINESS: There were several questions about military leave and reserve pay for Town employees. According to the Town’s employee manual, employees who are members of the Armed Forces, Reserves, or the National Guard shall be entitled to a leave of absence without loss of pay or vacation time for a period not to exceed 15 calendar days in any calendar year. Attorney Holmes said that it is set up this way so that the employer can not lay off, fire or punish anyone who requires military leave, but an employee must be actively engaged with the Reserves for any time he takes off the job. He doesn’t think that it envisions them getting double pay checks. Attorney Holmes is going to research the question of pay and bring an answer to the next meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krick, of 600 Monroe Street, had asked if it would be possible for them to purchase a portion of the alley that runs behind their house. Mrs. Krick said that the alley is being maintained by adjoining property owners, and that it is not used by the Fire Department. Attorney Holmes said that an alley can’t be purchased. It can be vacated on a petition of the adjoining property owners. The petition would have to be filed with the Town, advertised and public hearings held. The utility departments would also have to check to see if any electric lines, water mains or sewer lines run through the area. Telephone and gas lines should be checked too. If no one objects, it can then be vacated and each adjoining property owner would own up to the center line. A resident had complained about the dust being stirred up in the alley behind the telephone relay station on Virginia Street. She had wanted to know if the alley could be oiled or paved. Attorney Holmes said that the adjacent property owners to the alley could improve it at their own expense as long as they are consistent with the Street Department's guidelines. It was also felt that the telephone company might be willing to pay for having the alley maintained or improved. Maggie Gaddis had received complaints concerning brush that has grown up in a fence row, and had received a request for a “no parking" sign near a resident's fence. Speed bumps were also requested for Park Drive, going into the Little League Park. Superintendent Jollie Back is to investigate and report back to the Board. Monthly work order and police reports were reviewed by the Board. Maggie Gaddis made the motion to accept the reports. Seconded by Cheryl Rizek. Carried. Claims 652 thorugh 694 for $46,194.29, and navroll docket

dated June 28. 1989 for $16,960.34 were reviewed by the Board. Maggie Gaddis made the motion to accept the claims. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Maggie Gaddis made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Cheryl Rizek. Carried. BATTLE GROUND ANTIQUE FARM POWER SHOW The Battle Ground Lions Club will sponsor their Ninth Annual Steam and Gas Power Show on July 28, 29 and 30. The increasingly popular display of farm power from the past will be held at the Tippecanoe Battlefield in Battle Ground, Indiana. Local antique farm equipment enthusiasts team up with the Lions Club to host about 200 exhibitors who are expected to display more than 500 pieces of equipment. Most of the equipment is fully restored and in operating condition. This year the show will be featuring Co-Op and Cockshutt Tractors. Antique tractors, steam engines, stationery gasoline engines, threshing machines, hay balers, a saw mill, wood saws, a shingle mill and other old farm equipment will be in daily operation. Antique cars, trucks and fire engines are to be displayed and a flea market will be operated. Exhibitors and vendors are expected from a wide area of Indiana and adjoining states. Other activities are also planned to provide well-rounded family entertainment. There will be daily wool spinning and weaving demonstrations. Blacksmithing, quilting and chair caning can also be observed by visitors. A kiddie tractor pull will be held on Saturday. Country music performances are scheduled at varied times on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Sunday morning at 9:00 the Hathaway Family will present an outdoor music and gospel service. Local civic, social and youth organizations will provide food and refreshments on the shady grounds. Admission to the show is $2.00 for adults and 50 cents for children six to 12. Show hours are noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. VI CT GO RIAN GARDEN IN MICHIGAN CITY Summer has arrived at the Barker Civic Center, in Michigan City, and visitors to the historic Mansion have the added pleasure of viewing a Victorian garden in full bloom. Redesigned and replanted last year, the gardens are best described as turn-of-the-century architectural gardens. An important part of the renovation and additon to the Mansion made by the architectural firm of Perkins and Wills in 1900 was the creation of a high walled garden. Divided into two spaces, or rooms, the garden contains a set of matching pergolas. One of these separates the formal parterre garden from the smaller perennial garden and terrace room. The other flanks the west garden wall. In full bloom in the perennial garden are a variety of plants common to the era: foxglove, coral bells, wisteria, lilies, daisies, and climbing roses. In each corner of the main garden are four Juniperus Communis, a variety of shrub popular in Victorian days. Outlining each quadrant are pink begonias and alyssum patterened around the bubbling center fountain, and roses form a luxuriant rectangular border all around the garden. Within both rooms a variety of architectural ornaments were added by the Barkers. Perhaps while traveling in Europe a statue or a sculptured settee caught Mrs. Barker’s eye and was purchased and shipped to Michigan City. Today the Barker treasurers that may be seen include "Adam And Eve", "The Three Graces”, "Friendly Lions" and a griffin bench. Next to the garden this year has

been the renovation of electric light fixtures in the peroglas which were quite spectacular in a time when gas jets were still depended upon. This year also, authentic wicker furniture will grace the east pergola, allowing the visitor a restful view of the gardens, an opportunity to go back to a more genteel time and place, formerly reserved for a privileged few.

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United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana Rev. Marilyn Gebert. Minister THURSDAY. JULY 20 7:15 p.m.. Agape Prayer Group. SUNDAY. JULY 23 8:30 a.m.. Early Worship. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Late Worship; sermon: "Blessings Or Curses"; text: Gensis 12:1-9 and Luke 10-17. MONDAY, JULY 24 7:15 p.m.. Miller's Merry Manor. TUESDAY, JULY 25 7:00 p.m.. Pantry meeting. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Stfeet Walkerton, Indiana Rev. Richard Reynolds, Pastor SUNDAY. JULY 23 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Worship Service. TUESDAY, JULY 25 10:00 a.m., W.I.C. 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.. Community Pantry food distribution. 7:00 p.m.. Community PantryCommittee meeting. "Whosoever will, may come.” St. John’s Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads (24955 Riley Road) 656-4744 or 656-3475 The Kev. Bert Pauluhn FRIDAY. JULY 21 Softball game, first game 6:30 p.m., second game 7:45 p.m. SUNDAY. JULY 23 9:00 a.m.. Confirmation. 9:00 a.m., Christian Ed. 10:00 a.m.. Worship. 11:15 a m.. Choir Rehearsal. 3:00 p.m.. Conference Ministerium. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 6:15 p.m.. Softball practice. “We love, because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19. Koontz Lake Missionary Church Pastor, Greg Bentle SUNDAY, JULY 23 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Revival/Vacation Bible School begins. Dr. Thomas Murphy will be with us every evening. Ron and Nancy Stump will direct our music every evening. MONDAY, JULY 24 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Revival/Vacation Bible School continues. TUESDAY. JULY 25 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Revival/Vacation Bible School continues. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 6:30 • 8:00 p.m.. Revival/Vacation Bible School continues, “His Design” from Bethel College. THURSDAY. JULY 27 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Revival/Vacation Bible School continues, Gospel Magic Show by the Knaaks. FRIDAY. JULY 28 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Revival/Vaca-. tion Bible School continues, “SonRise" will present good old fashioned gospel music. SATURDAY. JULY 29 10:00 a.m. • 12:00 noon, Big Family Fun Fair. Pine Creek Church Os The Brethren Corner Pine And Stanton Roads Wayne Gerber. Pastor THURSDAY. JULY 20 12:00 noon, Women’s Fellowship Picnic at the Church park. 6:30 p.m.. Softball, North Liberty Church of the Brethren. SUNDAY. JULY 23 9:00 a.m., Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service and Children’s Church. 6:00 p.m,, Bible Study.