The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 June 1991 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 27, 1991

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MAKE IT SAFE AND HAPPY The coming week is the week of the 4th of July. With the holiday falling on Thursday, there will be a lot of long weekends celebrated and if the hot weather continues, tremendous amounts of travel and recreational activities will be enjoyed by millions of people. This is one time of year when extra caution should be used in various activities. First of all, the highways and secondard roads will be very heavily traveled. This will in itself present very’ accelerated chances for accidents and mishaps. Add to this the holiday period and summer weather, and another factor is entered more so than normal, that being the presence of alcohol, in many instances. Alcohol related accidents seem to be on the increase lately, or at least some areas as the statement about alcohol being a contributing factor seems to be present in many reports of accidents. Statistics have proven a couple of things. First of all, after several years of seatbelts and seatbelt laws, still only a little over 50 percent of the people buckle up regularly. And unofficially, police report time and time again that alcohol related accidents usually do not have the guilty party using seat belts. Taking away one means of safety while adding alcohol to the accident only adds to the possibility of serious injury or death in traffic accidents. Also at this time of year, a lot of water related deaths are reported. Drownings from swimmers to fishermen to boaters are on the increase at this time due mainly to the much heavier use of the waters for recreational purposes. And alcohol often is involved in these cases as well. In fact the increase has prompted lake patrols to also check for drinking among boaters in many areas. The 4th of July is a joyous and happy holiday with celebrations, both sanctioned and unsanctioned, being the case as we celebrate our nation’s birthday. Fireworks are another dangerous factor. There are entirely too many fireworks available that are dangerous and often unlawful in many instances. Fireworks are explosives in most cases and regardless of what one thinks, they are dangerous. Leaving the fireworks displays to those who know how and are sanctioned to set them off is just good common sense. This doesn’t result in injuries and even death from the dangerous playthings. Eye injuries, burns and hand injuries are very common at this time but also often is an injury that is carried through he rest of one’s life. Let’s all do our part by making the 4th of July a happy and joyous holiday ... but at the same time do everything in our power to also make it as safe as possible. Help yourself, your family and friends and everyone to keep it a safe and sane 4th of July. -A'/ WHEN— X

1986 The 1986 WIN Coupon Books will be going on sale July Ist in the Walkerton-Koontz Lake area. WIN is the theme chosen last vear. “Walkerton Is Now,’’ which is being used again this year. The 52 participating merchants and 30 drawings have many useful and fun coupons for the entire family. Everj’ year a small group of dedicated people spend many long and hard hours preparing a program. So please, when you see a person with a hat saying “Friends of the Fourth,” say Thank You! The Walkerton Jaycees in conjunction with Miller’s Merry Manor would like to announce they will be hosting the annual residential Spelling Bee, on Thursday, July 3, at 2:30 p.m. in the dining hall of the nursing home. 1981 Effective July 1, License Branches will experience a radical change in the manner in which many Indiana Sales (use tax) Taxes are to be collected and calculated. This is for the person who is buying a vehicle from a private party that the new procedure affects any one buying a car, truck, motorhome, mobile home, motorcycle, etc., from a private individual and not from a dealer. The Indiana Statae Police will once again participate in the National Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) this 4th of July weekend beginning at 6:00 p.m., on July 2 and ending at midnight on July 5.

New officers were installed at the Walkerton Jaycees annual awards banquet, held at The Inn, Koontz Lake, on June 20. New officers are Tom McGee, president; Jeff Badgley, internal vice-president; Gene Knowlton, external vice-president; Wayne McGee, secretary; Bill Nero, treasurer; and on the board of directors are John Froyck, Don Schaffer, Bob Rhodes, Jim Malkowski, Vint Daube, John Mortakis, Carl Williams, Skip Badgley and Garv Miller. 1961 The first new addition to the Town of Walkerton, since 1950, officially recorded in the St. Joseph Courthouse on Monday, by Mr. and Mrs. Branson Hiatt The house enrolled act number 18 of the 1961 Legislature has placed the following into law for any truck tractor, farm tractor, road tractor and any implement of husbandry for the purchase of the act, requires that any of the foregoing is operating on a federal or state road at a spped of less than 20 miles per hour, there shall be mounted on such vehicle, or rear of combination of such vehicles, a flashing red signal lamp or red flag at a height of from 10 to 12 inches and visible to the rear for 500 feet. 1956 Plans are being made by a special committee set up at the Chamber of Commerce meeting last evening, June 20, to have the Town of Walkerton “fogged” for mosquitos and other bothersome insects.

Increased activity by the State Police on State Road 23, between South Bend and Walkerton, has been noted by many of our citizens and felt by several. The police news this week indicates that 11 such persons were arrested for and paid fines. The reason for the increase in surveillance is Indianapolis authorities in analyzing reports of automobile accidents in St. Joseph County have found that most of these accidents occured on two highways in the county, U.S. 20 and State Road 23. In an effort to stop this epidemic of accidents that State Police have been directed to put more patrolmen on the highways. Friday and Saturday are the dates set for the grand opening of the new Harold and Gene’s Standard Service, at Main and Market Streets, in North Liberty. 1946 There was no change in prospects for the Indiana wheat crop during May. The indicated yield of 21 bushels per acre is 3.6 bushels above average and the production of 29,904,000 bushels is 12 percent above average through only 83 percent of 1945 productivity. Eight members of the Walkerton Boy Scouts were taken to Scout Headquarters, South Bend, on Wesnesday, by Scoutmaster Rev. R.A. Hartman for physical exams before entering Camp Bryan, near Cassopolis, Michigan, Sunday, for a week. Those going to camp are Dennis Dunn, Dallas Fitzgerald, Tom Frame, Verle Zimmerman, Donnell Cogswell, John Garab, Bob Urbin and Bob Sullivan. 1941 Spirited opposition to a proposal for revival of a two-cent bank check tax scrapped by Congress in 1934, is contained in letters dispatched to Washington this week by the Indiana Bankers Association. The Town Council in its meeting Monday evening voted to purchase some needed playgroup equipment for Place Park which will be installed as quickly as possible so as to serve the park this summer.

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“ft’s Getting Cloaer” The Fourth of July is getting closer and closer. I’m getting more excited all the time! There will be carnival rides and games for me to lose. The John Glenn Band will give a show and then of course there will be the great fireworks show. I will probably watch them from my ticket booth as usual. The placemats are made and distributed to the restaurants who donated to the fireworks. Please shop and eat at the many businesses whose ads appear on them. The majority of the shops and factories give very generously to the many activities in the area. It upsets me greatly when I hear members of organizations talk about getting their supplies out of town. Don’t be too upset if your business isn’t on the placemats. Some of you may not have been asked. Mo and I ran out of time and space. Thank you again for taking out ads on the placemats. Remember in this hot weather to keep plenty of fresh water out for your pets. Sincerely, Nedra Williams TOP ACTS ARE SCHEDULED FOR 1991 STATE FAIR Some of the nation’s top country acts are booked for three separate Indiana State Fair Grandstand concert nights in a line-up that includes Grammy winner Randy Travis and newcomer Alan Jackson. Jackson’s debut album “Here In The Real World” already is certified gold and has platinum in its future.

Country music mainstay Alabama headlines Ricky Van Shelton and J. D. Hinton, winner of the national Marlboro Talent Round Up. Then George Strait takes the stage after Vince Gill, another Grammy winner and Country Music Association award winner. Tickets to the Travis/Jackson concert August 18 are $19.50 and $17.50. Alabama/Van Shelton/ Hinton tickets on August 21 are $20.00, while August 22 Strait/ Gill tickets are $19.50 and $17.50. All country shows start at 7:30 p.m. Last year, the Travis show was a sell-out; Fair officials advise buying tickets early to guarantee a seat. Carman, contemporary Christian performer, takes the stage on the final day of the Fair August 25 for a 4.00 p.m. Grandstand show priced at $15.50. In a “Last Blast Bargain”, all gates are only $3.00 on the final day of the Fair, a $2.00 savings off regular prices. In response to Fairgoer requests, for the first time, concert tickets purchased in advance include Fair admission; advance sales end August 13. Parking this year on the Fairgrounds is free when available. The State Fair Rodeo returns for four shows, this time at the Grandstand, under the big blue evening sky, where rodeos belong anyway. Shows August 17 and 18 begin at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. A free Hoosier Millionaire Show takes over the Grandstand August 23, Hoosier Lottery Day, at 7:30 p.m. That day, everyone over 18 receives one free Hoosier Lottery ticket coupon at the gates for redemption at one of five Hoosier Lottery booths open throughout the Fairgrounds. Fairgoers can register for a drawing for a cordless telephone daily except Last Blast closing day, set aside for the pickup truck grand prize giveaway. During the Hoosier Millionaire Show, lucky members of the Grandstand audience will win cash prizes. Thirteen drawings throughout the day award 100 free tickets each hour. The world-class 65th Fox Stake for two-year-old pacing harness horses is slated for an 11:00 a.m. post time on the Fair’s second Saturday, August 24. Ticketks to the oldest, most prestigious race of its kind are only $5.00. Choice Grandstand seats may not be available the day of the race, so ticket orders should be placed as soon as possible. That evening, AMA/Camel Pro Indy Mile motorcycle racers roar around the mile dirt Track of Champions; gates open at 5:00 p.m. Practice starts at 6:00 p.m., time trials begin at 7:00 p.m., with racing at 8:00 p.m. Last year saw reigning champion Scott Parker score his second straight victory in the 25-lap National feature. Parker also won the fivelap SIO,OOO Camel Challenge. An entire Fair’s worth of Midway Specials offer $9.00 unlimited ride packages on nine days of the 139th Indiana State Fair. Opening Day, the WZPL/Sncak-A-Peek Wristband Special offers unlimited rides from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Both Fridays are Midnight Madness, with unlimited riacs from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The WFMA Radio Card/Cheep Thrills Wristband Special August 19-22 is specially designed for families, offering unlimited rides from noon until 5:00 p.m. WFMS Radio Card holders are entitled to special discounts; stop by the WFMS booth by the WFWFMS/Target Free Stage just north of the Agriculture/Horticulture Building for details. An Evening Wristband Special/ Ride-A-Thon from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. is scheduled August 21. Then the Last Blast Midway Special offers unlimited rides August 25 from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Midway fans can save $1.50 of-

fer regular Midway Special prices if they buy wristband tickets now through August 13. On sale only at the Fairgrounds Box Office, Midway tickets are redeemed at the Midway ticket offices on the day of use. Tickets are now on sale at the Fairgrounds Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. For mail order tickets, write to: Indiana State Fair Tickets, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205-2869. For Box Office phone orders, call (317) 927-1482. Official State Fair programs available by early July at all Krogers, Hook Drug Stores and Indiana Farm Bureau also feature a handy order form. All Fairgrounds charge-by-phone and mail orders include a $2.00 processing charge. 4-H 1991 YOUTH TALENT CONTEST The St. Joseph County 4-H Fair, in conjunction with the Indiana State Fair, will again be conducting an Indiana Youth Talent Contest at the fair. The contest will be held on Thursday, August Ist at 7:15 p.m. This contest is open to youth, ages 7to 21. Each contestant must be an Indiana resident and winners will have the option to represent St. Joseph County at the Indiana State Fair (August 19-25). A contestant may enter only once in any one category. The time limit is that an act run no more than 3 minutes. Competition will be divided into two divisions, based on age: Junior Division for ages 12 and under and Senior Division for ages 13 to 21. Following are the categories for both Junior and Senior Divisions: Vocal solo (female); vocal solo (male); vocal group; instrumental solo; dance solo; dance group; novelty solo; novelty group; tumbline ( free X only) solo, new; tumbling (free X only) group, new; and band extravaganza, new. For information and/or entry blank, call the Cooperative Extension Service at 284-9604 or pick up one at 646 County City Building in South Bend. HOST FAMILIES SOUGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Host families are being sought for high school exchange students from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Brazil, Ecuador, Japan and Australia for the school year 1991-92 in a program sponsored by the American Intercultural Student Exchange (AISE). The students, age 15 through 17, will arrive in the United States in August, 1991, attend a local high school, and return to their home countries in June 1992. Students are fluent in English, have been screened by their school representatives in their home countries, have spending money and medical insurance. Host families may deduct $50.00 per month for income tax purposes. Families interested in host family program should call toll free: 1-800-SIBLING. SERVICE NOTES Army and Air Force Hometown News — Staff Sgt. Rodney J. Back has been decorated with the Air Force Commendation Medal. The medal is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Air Force. He is a recruiter at the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Station in Indianapolis. The sergeant is the son of Roger J. Back of Rural Route 4, Walkerton, and Bonita J. Tracy of Tyner. His wife, Mary Ann, is the daughter of James W. and Norma J. Daugherty of 1214 Lake Ave., Plymouth. He is a 1979 graduate of John Glenn High School, Walkerton.