The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 45, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 April 1991 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - APRIL 4, 1991

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EDITORIALS

WAIT AND SEE A lot ot talk on all levels has been floating around latch about the education situation in Indiana. Ihe supposed cut in funding for schools from the state has school officials all over the state squirming and wondering just what will happen. It has been a real problem tor the school boards to sift out as projected cuts m teachers, aides, other non-certified employees and about anything that takes money has been discussed. I he bad thing is that in Indiana law states a teacher that is going to be terminated in such money-crunch matters, must be so informed before the end of April. However, the state and the schools alike will not know for sure what their economic future is before that time. The I egislature by law has to be ended by the end of April unless a special session is called and it is figured this education matter will be among the very last to be settled. We do not know on the local basis of what is being planned but do realize that cuts in state monies will have to be made up someway. At the same time, plans are being continued for the construction of a new middle school with the price tag on this at figures many already think cannot be afforded at this time. The question of many is, with the money crunch possibility that could be looming ahead which could force increase in other taxes to make up shortfalls, is this the time to be continuing with such building plans or would putting things on hold for a little while be a logical move. There is no doubt the local board feels the need for the new facility. This isn’t going to change, but the timing may be of utmost importance with the situation as it is today. Certainly in a month or so the details of the money situation will be brought out completely and the schools around the state can see where they actually do stand. It is of interest also to note that other matters will have a bearing on this matter as well as the South Bend Community Schools has just found out. Less excise tax, much higher insurance costs and not being able to divert interest from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund is projecting a $2 million deficit in their funding for this year. It is going to take time and work to sort it all out and really find out where we stand. In the meantime, consideration should be given to standing pat for a little while on future building plans. We are not saying to dump them, but it might be in the best interest of all to delay them. We urge the Board to study the overall situation very carefully in this apparently crucial time for education. TIME FOR A CHANGE Sunday is the day set aside in recent years for the changing of the clocks of most of the country. This will mean that everyone except most of Indiana residents will move their clocks ahead one hour for daylight savings time. Indiana, except for the corners of the state bordering Central Time Zone neighbors, remains on Eastern Standard Time all year long. Simply what it means is, we will for the next almost seven months, be on the same time with Chicago and the midwest instead of New York and the east. This lasts until the last Sunday in October. We will not discuss this matter in detail as it has been this way now for many years and it appears that no one wants to change the current situation in Indiana. But remember, if you are one that is affected by work, school, church, social or other activities, this Sunday is the time for the change. And of course, remember that your TV programs will be altered also and this is of utmost importance to many people. If you are in a neighboring zone, don’t forget to change your clocks one hour, or if you are that closely associated with the central time zone, don’t forget about the change this weekend.

“Spring” Spring is busting out all over. The cats are having kittens, hens are hatching and so are the birds. The geese are honking, the grass is greening and the weeks are popping though the ground We have sunshine in the morning, snow and rain by noon and then sunshine by nightfall. It's spring, time to order calendars for 1992. We had a nice Easter Greg and Debbie and the monsters. Adam and Catherine, plus Mike and Sands Ross came for dinner and the afternoon The girls won the euchre game This coming Saturday there will b' chicken and notedies served a: the 1,0 O F Hal in downtown aikenon There *;. be rolls an.. coffee served at 9 DO a m followed

at 11:00. by the chicken and noodles. I understand oyster stew will also be available. Pie will also be available (they asked me to bake a couple of pies, 1 told them they would be better off without my pies). The proceeds from this dinner goes to the Arthritis Foundation. So on Saturday the 6th, go and stuff yourself at the Odd Fellows and then go home and weed the yard. Congratulations to Mary Jane Beaty who won the Friends of the Fourth raffle She won a SIOO.OO of groceries at Ray A Kenny's. Brenda Calhoun won the horse at lea s 1 don't understand it, 1 s'ufled the box with mav name 1 didn't win the lotterv either I haw come to the conclusion that I just donate that others can win This has to be rm purpose in life Well I m off to check over the town 1 understand there max be some new busm'-sses in town

Sincerely, Nedra Williams INFORMATION FOR STORM-DAMAGED TREES AVAILABLE Landowners and homeowners who have experienced storm damage to their trees can get help from various professionals according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Forestry Division. Urgan Forestry specialist John Parry recommends contacting professionals quickly after storm damage. “Work to repair damage on a live tree can and should be done by a qualified professional arborist or nurseryman. These persons are located in almost every area of the state.” he said. Parry also recommends considering these qualifications when selecting a professional: (1) the professional should be insured and present the client with a copy of insurance, (2) the company should have membership in a professional organization, and (3) should provide work references to the client. “The kind of work that should be done on a live tree includes removing damaged limbs by proper pruning and in some cases fertilizing the tree should it recover from the damage. Wounds could be repaired by removing loose, damaged bark. A professional whold know not to top a live tree even if it’s damaged," Parry said. Parry also added that there arc things landowners and homeowners can do to keep their trees somewhat storm resistant. Thoroughly prune poorly located limbs, keep trees healthy by protecting them from injury and fertilizing them, and most important; plant the right tree species in the right place. “If you have the option of planting trees on your property, consult a local nursery about the right trees to plant in your area. Species to avoid in most areas because of weak wood and brittleness are soft maples and willows. These really don’t make good city/ home trees." For more information about how to recover your trees from storm damage, contact your local nurseryman or arborist, county coop extension agent, your local untility forester, or your local parks department. For the bulletin "When A Storm Strikes," contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington St., Room 296. Indianapolis, IN 46204. YOU AND YOUR PET yr Dear Dr. Wbei Heinz, our two-year-old mixed breed dog, is healthy and active. Except for rabies vaccinations, we have been able to handle his other medical problems at home. Someone said he should have heartworm medicine. 1 thought heartworms were only a problem if the dog lived outdoors. Heinz in indoors a good bit, especially in hot weather What do you recommend? Answer: A simple answer is that if you have mosquitoes, your dog can contract heartworm disease. It takes only one mosquito bite. The disease has spread to virtually every state, including Alaska Ai least ?0 species oi mosquitoes are known to transmit the heartworm idin Eia’-'h imm;usi from infected dog* healthy animals The mosquito picks up immature hear worms (microfilariae l .

Remember When . . . .... An industry which played a very important part in the life of Walkerton was the Central Cut Glass Factory. This enterprise, which employed as high as 100 skilled workmen, was brought to Walkerton thru the efforts of local citizens who generously purchased $6,500 worth of stock at $l5O per share. A cement block building was erected, which was 30 x 200 feet, and two stories high. Joseph and Herman Roseen, of Chicago, were president and treasurer of the company. The factory was well equipped and one of the most modern in its appliances. It began operations in August, 1910 with 50 men employed and Oscar W. Eckland, general manager. The product manufactured was of the very best and soon the name and fame of Walkerton was spread abroad as a cut glass center. Local men who were active in securing the factory included: George P. Ross, D. W. Place, Thompson Turner, Milo B. Slick, A. D. Swank, J. E. Bose, T. H. Daugherty and D. W. Brubaker. C. E. McCarty was general overseer of the construction of the building. However, the new industry was short lived. On the night of February 19, 1919, Tire of unknown origin broke out in the building and before effective assistance could be given by the local Fire department, the building had been gutted and its contents destroyed. It was never rebuilt. The Central Cut Glass Factory stood near the B & O tower, on the plot of ground now occupied by Plas/SteeL Pictured is the laying of the corner stone at the glass factory. In 1921 the Hoosier Cut Glass Company was organized with Grant Baugher and Roy Hostetter as owners. It was located in the old Atwood Pickle Factory building which stood near the intersection of Virginia Street and Roosevelt Road. It operated for about five years. — photo courtesy of Eldon (. lark, 6"9M St Rd. 23. North I iberty

lating in the blood of an infected dog. It then deposits the microfilariae under the skin of other dogs it feeds on. As the larvae migrate through the blood vessels, they develop into worms up to 14 inches long. They clog the blood vessels and heart chamber and cause congestive heart failure. They also can inflict severe damage to the lungs and other organs. Sign of the disease usually do not appear until the problem is in an advanced state. At that point, an infected dog may show fatigue, a chronic cough and loss of appetite. If untreated, the disease can be fatal. Treatment, however, is risky, complex and expensive. Prevention is the best weapon against heartworm. It is a simple, relatively inexpensive and safe procedure. This is the time of year to begin such a program, though some veterinarians recommend year-round preventive treatment. You should first take Heinz to your veterinarian for a blood test to make certain that he is not already infested with heartworms. If he “passes" the test, you then have several choices for treatment. All are medications that kill the heart worm larvae before they can become dangerous adults. The newest preventive is a tablet given once a month. Some owners like its convenience. Other dog owners favor the chewable medication that is given daily. They often use them as doggy treats and have the bonus benefit of preventing hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. At least expensive preventative is a tablet which is given on a daily basis. Like the other preventive medicines, it is available from veterinarians. If you have a question abot vour pet. write to Dr. Wise. Indiana Vetenanry Medica Association, 3802 Springfield Overlook. Indianapofs IN 46234.

Dear Betty Crocker Queation: What is potato flour? Roachdale, IN Answer: Potato flour is made from cooked potatoes. Also called potato starch, it's used most often to thicken soups and gravies. As a thickener, use one tablespoon potato flour in place of two tablespoons all-purpose flour. Potato flour can be blended with wheat flour for breads and cakes, as well. The potato activates fermentation, causing the bread to rise quicker than with a straight wheat bread. Baking time is also significantly less. It can be used for up to 20 percent of the flour in bread. If used in quantities over 20 percent, the dough will be more difficult to shape. Question: I know that brown sugar can be softened with a piece of apple or a slice of bread. How can 1 soften granulated white sugar that has hardened? E.M.H., Superior, W] Anawen Once granulated sugar has hardened, there isn’t an easy way to make it flow again. The lumps can be broken up, but if that doesn’t work, you may need to discard the sugar. Do you have a cooking question? Write Dear Betty Crocker. Box 1113, Dept. Bettv. Minneapolis. MN 55440 Bp of the week: A stir-fried dinner can be fast. Do the chopping up to 24 hours before the meal. Then, refrigerate meat, vegetables and sauce ingredients in separate, airtight containers. At mealtime, heat wok or skillet and fry the meat and vegetables The first American student to work his wav through college was Zech anab Brigden 14 who graduated from Harvaro in 1657 he earner money by “ringing the beh and waytinge