The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 9, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 July 1989 — Page 4

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— TWO SIDES OF A STORY The recent plane crash last week in lowa of a United DC-10, clearly had two sides to the most newsworthy story of the week. First of all, the tragedy. Every time a plane goes down, especially a commercial flight, it is very highly publicized. It is usually a tragedy due to the fact of the deaths that result and the number of deaths all at once. The second side of last week’s grim story was the tremendous survival rate and the efforts of those responsible. It is often unheard of that people survive, let alone almost two out of three in such an accident. On the dark side, there are several points to be considered. Airliner crashes can depend on several things, problems with the aircraft, human error or other factors such as weather, etc., of which man has little or no control. The crash last week first was blamed on equipment problems, the DC-10 fleet is getting along in years and many of these plans have been in use for a long time. Then the human error portion was brought up, possibly a failure to do a job completely right in servicing the plane just a day earlier. The lack of a couple of nuts being tightened could have been the cause of the initial problem when later destroyed the hydraulic systems and made flying the giant aircraft impossible. We may never know for sure, but evidence leans this direction as the cause of the crash. The work of the pilot and an off-duty pilot-passenger have been highly praised. Without controls as usual, they managed to get the plane almost to the runway before it crashed just seconds earlier. However, the high survival rate is astounding for a wreck that had the plane break into pieces, explosions, fire and about everything that could happen in such a crash. And yet they walked away, they were taken to hospitals for treatment, many released immediately, and others recovering from the injuries received. It points out that somewhere along, the line, things have been learned and if proper steps are taken, survival is possible in such tragedies as this. One only has to compare these safety factors with safety factors in other means of transportation. Long hours and much money has been spent to make traveling safer, from the commercial end right down to the family car. And the results, if adhered to, are often amazing, such as was the case in the recent plane crash. There are always two sides to a story, the tragic side is something that many families will have to live with while the bright side is something that can never be forgotten by the survivors and their loved ones. Such things are going to happen again. There will never be an end to the tragedy of accidents, but with more and more improvements and modern technology and common sense being used, the tragic side of such occurances can be brightened up considerably in our futures. We just must give it a chance and follow the specified rules and recommendations given to all of us in the many various instances, whether it be by an airline hostess, a car manufacturer, a law enforcement officer, or whoever, they are trying to make the brighter side of the stories more abundant and the darker side a thing of the past. 'WHEN... Jfegi

1984 Members of the North Liberty Travel Team recently won the Triton and Argos Tournaments. They are sponsored by Dillon Enterprises, North Liberty. The team is comprised of 10, 11 and 12 year olds and is coached by Tom Krvder. Ron Stedman and Ernie Walls. Dr. Cynthia Heckman-Davis has joined the staff at the Walkerton Medical Clinic. Dr. HeckmanDavis recently was among the third-year residents who graduated from Memorial Hospital's Family Practice Residencv Program. 1974 Steve Daube, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Daube, Rural Route 3. Walkerton, LaPorte County, was among 36 Indiana 4 H Cub members who have compiled outstand ing records and were named on Tuesday. July 2. as a state achievement winner at the 56th annual Round-Up at Purdue University. Steve received rccogniation in conservation. The Summer s Traveling Recreation Program of St. Joseph County Park and Recreation Department will hold an outdoor adventure senes at Place Park. Walkerton, on July 10 and 11 and July 24 and 25. The scries is open to all ages.

At the market pork steak was selling for 79 cents a pound; rolled pork roast at 89 cents a pound; spare ribs at 89 cents a pound; bulk pork sausage at 79 cents a pound; stuffed sausage at 89 cents a pound; wieners at 59 cents for a 12 ounce package; kidney bean salad at 79 cents a pound; slicing bologna at 99 cents a pound; two eight ounce Swanson entrees of either chicken, meat loaf, turkev. fish and chips, from $1.00; dutch apple pie at $1.49 each; three blueberry muffins at 49 cents; a 16 ounce package of fig newtons for 69 cents; three ounce jar of Lipton instant tea for 89 cents; three pounds of tomatoes for $1.00; plums at three pounds for $1.00; and a gallon of one percent milk for 99 cents. The Whispering Pines Golf Course opened officially on Saturday, June 28. at their location on State Road 4, 3'4 miles west of North Liberty. The 18-holc public course is owned by John Bellinger and Barney Lonzo. A new ordinance on parking passed by the Walkerton Town Council at a recent meeting is now in effect in the downtown business district. There will be one-hour parking in the 600 and 700 blocks ot Roosevelt Road during the hours of 8:00 a m. to 5:00 p m., Mondav

through Saturday. At the market center cut pork chops were sellng for 89 cents a pound; spare ribs at 79 cents a pound; canned ham sale, five pound ham at $4.49 and a 10 pound ham at $8.90; franks at 69 cents a pound; potato salad at 39 cents a pound; shoestring potatoes at 79 cents; a two pound box of Velveeta cheese for 99 cents; a gallon of ice cream for 89 cents; three ounce jar of instant Nestea at 99 cents; bananas at 10 cents a pound; six ears of sweet com for 49 cents; and tomatoes at 29 cents a pound. 1959 North Liberty’s economic situation will take a big step forward when plans of the Wells Aluminum Corp, and the North Liberty Development Association are completed within the next three or four months. These plans call for the erection of a large new manufacturing plant on South Main Street in North Liberty. Russell Sheneman this week left the establishment which he had made highly successful for more than 25 years in North Liberty in favor of re-opening another well known garage whose doors recently closed. He re-opened Price Garage which he will manage for the Phillips 66 people. Dale Trobaugh who purchased the interest of Mr. Sheneman in Russ’ Garage on East Center, will continue operations of the garage under the same name which local car owners have learned to know so well. Mr. Sheneman will operate Price Garage under the new name of Sheneman’s Garage.

Creamy Basil Salad is Refreshing, Easy Bwg ' IM. ..if x

It’s that time of year when the temperature runs high—but our energy levels run low. These months, even the most enthusiastic of cooks look for ways to conserve energy and minimize kitchen time. Creamy Basil Salad is a cool, refreshing “make ahead” pasta salad. Those whose spare time amounts to “a half an hour here and a half an hour there" will appreciate that this dish can be assembled in different stages Cook the pasta and make the dressing the night before and keep refrigerated The next day, steam the vegetables and refrigerate for a few hours before tossing them with the chilled pasta and salad dressing Those who prefer to make the whole dish ahead of time can do that too If refrigerated, it will easily keep for two days. The dressing, made with evaporated skimmed milk, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, fresh basil and seasonings, is easily whipped up in a blender All of the ingredients for this easy-to-make dressing are as close as the cupboard shelf In addition. (’amation ••vaponited skimmed milk is a lower fat milk alternative for those concerned about their fat intake

1944 Beginning July 10, 1944, specific dollars and cents prices will go into effect on 23 makes and about 6,000 models of passenger automobiles manufactured from 1937 through 1942. Cars older than 1937 models may not sell at higher than those established for the nearest comparable 1937 models. Those prices apply to sales between individuals and to sales to or by dealers. However, two types of ceiling prices are set for each model and body “wartype'’ as “as is” price, and a “warranty" price. All individuals who do not maintain repair services must sell at or below the “as is” prices. Dealers having repair services may sell at either the “as is” prices or at the “warranty” prices. Dealers and individual sellers may add certain maximum amounts for accessories. For example, SIOO for a heater; S3O for a radio. For each sale the buyer must jointly fill out a transfer certificate and the buyer must turn this in to his local war price and rationing board. The buyer cannot get his gasoline ration until he turns in the certificate. LaFeber’s store in Walkerton is closing out their entire line of dry goods, notions, ladies’ hose, blankets, etc., in preparation for the installation of a semi-super market which Mr. LaFeber hopes to have in operation sometime between July 15 and August 1. New fixtures will be placed and installations for added cold cabinets will be made. 1939

Creamy Basil Pasta Salad (Makes 7-8 cups) 1/2 cup undiluted CARNATION Evaporated Skimmed Milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped sun dried tomatoes (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil* 1/4 teaspoon cracked fresh pepper 1/2 teaspoon seasoned or garlic salt 5 cups cooked rotini pasta, drained and chilled 2 cups sliced, cooked vegetables, chilled Parmesan cheese, grated (optional) In blender container, place skimmed milk, oil, vinegar, tomatoes, basil, pepper, and salt. Process 2 to 5 seconds. IX) NOT OVERPROCESS. Chill. In large bowl, combine pasta and vegetables; toss with chilled dressing. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. •or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil Nutritional information per 1 cup nerving MOCakwiM. 6g protein. 2Hg carbohydrates. 14g fat. Ohmg cholesterol. 91 mg sodium

Washington News from Congressman Robert A. Grant: The president signed a bill passed b\ Congress appropriating funds for the Federal Communications Com mission and also $340,000 for an expedition to the Antarctic to claim a portion of this region for Ameri can ownership. The Walkerton Business and Professional Women’s Club will eniov a picnic at Liberty park on next Thursday evening. Mem bers are urged to plan to go. and to make reservations with either Mrs. Vera Williams or Mrs. V. B. Wolfe, who are in charge of the arrange ments. The state of Kansas is named from the Kanze Indians who once lived there MAKE ITCIICK What's holding yea back? B r re