The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 July 1991 — Page 4

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TOWN CONVENTIONS The time for the Town Conventions for our two towns are upon us at this time. This is the time the candidates are chosen by the two major parties that will seek three council seats on the Town Councils for four years, the clerk-treasurers will be named for the next four years and in Walkerton a judge for the Town Court is to be decided as well. These conventions, once known as party caucuses, are run under slightly different rules now than the old caucuses were in the past. No longer can names just be thrown into the ring at the Conventions. Now a candidate must file with the County Clerk at least a day prior to the conventions. This fact alone has caused a little more effort to be made by the parties in advance of the conventions themselves. It is not just a matter of going to the meeting and talking someone into filling a spot that may be open at the last minute. The job of serving on a town council carries a lot of responsibility. More and more changes in laws and responsibilities has put extra burden on the town councils. Those seeking this post should truly be aware of and interested in what could lay ahead if they are elected. It is not something just to be taken lightly. In Walkerton, the Republican Party convention will be this Thursday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. at the 1.0.0. F. Hall on Roosevelt Road. The Democrat Party will convene on Tuesday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Building, corner of Washington and Ohio Streets. In North Liberty, Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., is the date and time for the Republican Convention at the North Liberty Community Building. The Democrats will convene at the same location on south Main Street on Tuesday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. It is important that these conventions have enough present to constitute a legal convention. Interested persons of the various parties are encouraged to attend and certainly this is the very grass roots to your voice in government, just on the local level, but what is more important than the towns we live in. Try and support the party of your choice at these conventions.

“New Middle School Cost* To You The Taxpayer” The new Middle School, costs to you, the taxpayer, for the John Glenn Schools Proposal has been broken down as follows: The cost is based upon $2.00 of tax per SIOO.OO of assessed valuation. The increase is in the Debt Service Fund only. There will also be an additional increase in the General Fund for the next two years. This increase will be between 5 and 10 percent. The first figure is your property Assessed Valuation. The second figure is the cost per year times 20 years to equal The third figure, you total tax cost. $ 5,000 $ 100 $ 2,000 $ 10,000 $ 200 $ 4,000 $ 15,000 $ 300 $ 6,000 $ 20,000 $ 400 $ 8,000 $ 25,000 $ 500 SIO,OOO $ 30,000 $ 600 $12,000 $ 35.000 $ 700 $14,000 $ 40,000 $ 800 $16,000 $ 45,000 $ 900 SIB,OOO $ 50,000 SI,OOO $20,000 $ 55,000 $l,lOO $22,000 $ 60,000 $1,200 $24,000 $ 65,000 $1,300 $26,000 $ 70,000 $1,400 $28,000 $ 75,000 $1,500 $30,000 $ 80,000 $1,600 $32,000 $ 85,000 $1,700 $34,000 $ 90,000 SI,BOO $36,000 $ 95,000 $1,900 $38,000 SIOO,OOO $2,000 $40,000 Prepared by: Taxpayers For Education “Thanks” We’d like to say "Thank You" to Dave and Joyce Roseberry for everything they did to make the American Legion Post 189 what it is today. 1. Paid extraordinary back taxes 2. New kitchen 3. New bar and chairs 4. New paint job 5. Fixed bathrooms

6. Fixed wall that leaked 7. Great fish fries and steak fries 8. Putting Post back on track with a SIO,OOO CD to help 9. Big screen TV for all to enjoy 10. Joyce — For all the “extras” you did without so much as a thank you. All of you think twice before rejoicing. Remember who was Past Commander before Dave came to help make the Legion Post a profitable organization and a very clean honest family place to meet and have a drink. We’re very sorry it was their decision not to be bar manager and commander. We’ll miss you very much. Your Real Friends “Who’s At Fault?” On June 30, 1991 the community of Koontz Lake suffered a terrible tragedy. A young woman is dead. A young man is in critical condition and another young man (the operator of one of the boats involved) is incarcerated, held on four separate and very grave charges. Not having been present, I am in no position to pass judgement on this young man. I feel, however, qualified to pass judgement on the state of Indiana. Koontz Lake, where I grew up, had a 10 horse power motor limit until the 50’s. Then, a wet year with high water and a lot of pressure from "The Boat Club" resulted in a new survey that stated the lake was large enough for bigger motors. This survey was held in suspicion by many but it stood as the law. The result was: a nice, quiet lake became a highspeed traffic jam. What were once water sports became water abuse. In the first place, Koontz Lake is not one lake, but three lakes connected by two channels. None of the three is large enough for motors half the size the state says is legal. To compound a felony, the state has done a shameful job of enforcing boating laws. This accident has been waiting to happen since the 50’s. I’m not trying to exonerate Billy Anderson. His fate lies in the hands of his peers. But when he. steps into .the. docket

the state of Indiana should be standing right alongside him. The charge? Criminal negligence, for one, dereliction of duty of another. Charles Keiper “Many Things” 1 have many things to write about today. It seems as we get older, time flies. What I really think is that we just don’t move as fast. Congratulations to Bryan Verkier for winning third place at White River Park State games in the shotput. He heaved that big old ball for 45 feet 4‘/j inches. Most of us would have a job just picking it up. Great going Bryan! The eight children of John B. Williams had a reunion last Saturday at the Bernard Williams’ in South Bend. It was the first time in several year that all of the family had gathered. Huldah came from Texas, Henrietta flew in from Minnesota, Annabelle arrived from Kansas to join 8.8. & Emilie from South Bend, Maxine from Bremen, George from South Center, and Roy from Walkerton. It is truly wonderful that all eight are still with us. I tell that it is because they are all so mean to us outlaws. The total family met for the annual Charles Williams family reunion on Sunday at Potato Creek State Park. Much food and much chatter. Last evening I attended an informational meeting concerning Lie planning for the need of a new Middle School. Os course there were two sides present. Those against were mainly because of the taxes. Those for it seem to be because of a need for more computer room space. Anyway these seemed to be the topics discussed by the majority of the speakers. I don’t know where I stand. I’m sure that there is a need for a school for more valid reasons, but I also don’t feel comfortable with a tax increase at this time. We have a large amount of unemployment and unsteadiness in the economy now and some people are quite concerned about the added tax burden. Me too! The most important need right now is to be better informed. Read the study that was made, attend all of the meetings, talk to your school administration, and definitely make your feelings known to the school board members. They are your elected body and they need to know everyone’s ideas. Roy and 1 took off for a couple ot days. We visited almost all (there are 37) of the covered bridges in Parke County. Their roads are just as bad as ours and as poorly marked. Just as I was getting into the relaxation part it was time to head back home and pick peppers. Sincerely, Nedra Williams “4th Os July Wrap Up” The Friends Os The Fourth committee has had a few days to recuperate from the big day, so I am writing this article to wrap things up for this year, and then we can start to plan next year’s celebration. What a perfect day we had on the 4th. The weather could not have been better, except maybe a little warmer, to improve our iced tea and lemonade sales. Next year, remember to buy your cold drinks from us! Our drinks are sugar free! 1 have heard many nice comments about the fireworks display. They just seem to get better, don’t they? I agree with Nedra when she said Len Northam and his crew do a wonderful job creating the displays for us, and that we had a bigger and better crowd this year than ever before. Thanks Len and crew. Thanks crowd. All our fund raisers did extremely well. We may just have enough to cover the cost of the fireworks, for a change. I want to thank everyone who has supported us. We could not handle this enormous job without your help. I would like to assure anyone who has doubts about where your money goes, that we atc strictly a non-profit organi-

zation. All the money we receive is spent for the 4th of July celebration, and many of the decorations for the stage and supplies for our booth at the park are donated by committee members, and we buy a considerable number of our own raffle tickets. Each year we manage to cover the expenses, much to our surprise. Then we get to start all over again, for the following year. The love of this particular celebration is what keeps us going. The Early Bird Award for this year goes to Buster Lindsley, who had his blankets spread on the hill before 7:00 a.m. on the 4th. Good for you, Buster! We like the enthusiasm expressed by those who come to the park early for the good spots. The winners of our raffe are: first prize for $200.00, Joe Kronk; 2nd prize for SIOO.OO, Lou Zellers; and third prize for $50.00, James Thibodeaux. Way to go. We had a nice group for our early church service and I think everyone enjoyed the entertainment in the afternoon and evening. The Little League All-Star baseball games were well attended. Ellis Swihart (The Great Swami) really had the crowd’s attention as he hypnotized a few willing souls. The John Glenn High School Band was great. I wish them well in their Washington, D.C. performance. Elite gave a rousing performance before and after the fireworks (they do have a nice sound, don’t they?). B-J The Puppet was enjoyed by young and old alike. And, as usual, Don Ludwig did a perfect job as our master of ceremonies. Thanks to all of you. Our thanks to to all those who assisted us on the 4th. We certainly need the help of those who arrive at the park early in the morning to help set up the stage and get the park ready for the crowd, and those who help all day long with various jobs like security, selling tickets at the carnival, handling the fireworks, selling raffle tickets, assisting with the crowd collection and just being available to us when we need them. Remember, we are taking names for our Lions Gub/Friends Os The Fourth birthday calendar. The prices are 50 cents per name and $1.50 for each calendar. If you are not contacted by one of the committee, please call one of us for your space on the calendar. We are Linda Bukowski, Barb and Dave Burket, Jean Cole, Jane Cooper, Mary Ann Frame, Chuck Joyce, Betty King, Larry McLean, Ellen and Deon Miller, Morris Searfoss and Nedra Williams. Friends Os The Fourth

I CHURCH news;

Koontz Lake Missionary Church R.R.5, 80x214-C Walkerton, IN 46574 Pastor Rob Gates SUNDAY, JULY 21 8:00 a.m., Worship Celebration I, Pastor Rob Gates. 9:10 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. 10:10 a.m., Worship Celebration 11, Pastor Rob Gates. 6:00 p.m., Evening Service. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY JULY 22 - 27 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Vacation Bible School. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 6:30 p.m., Studying the Word. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana "Everyone Welcome” SUNDAY. JULY 21 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Sercice, Communion Sunday. Guest speaker, Rev. David Evans. Nursery service available. TUESDAY, JULY 23 10:00 a.m., WICS. 12 noon-2:00 p.m., Community Food Pantry distribution. .7 : PQ.p.m-., Food Pantry commit-

tee meeting. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 10:00 a.m., WICS. North Liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty, Indiana 46554 Phone: 656-4632 Charles J. Richmond, Minister Timothy S. Stewart, Associate Minister REGULAR SERVICES 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship. 7:00 p.m., Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m., Youth Meetings, all grades. WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m., Evening Services. North Liberty Church Os The Brethren Larry Dentler, Pastor Market And Lafayette Streets Office Phone 656-3157 More Than A Church, We’re A Family Os Faith! EACH SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Worship Services. 10:30 a.m., Sunday School. EACH TUESDAY 8:30 a.m., Knee Deep Prayer & Bible Study. Ist SUNDAY, EACH MONTH 8:30 a.m., Prayer and Anointing. 2nd SUNDAY, EACH MONTH 9:15 a.m., Praise Gathering. 4th SUNDAY, EACH MONTH 7:00 p.m., Sunday Evening Worship Services. You are invited to join this family of faith as we worship and work together for the glory of God and the good of all brothers. United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilyn Gebert THURSDAY, JULY 18 7:00 p.m., Agape Prayer Group. SUNDAY, JULY 21 "NO EXCUSE SUNDAY” 8:00 a.m., Early Worship at Stuntz & Hochstetler Pines. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Late Worship, sermon: “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World"; text: Esther 2:1-18. Nursery available during Sunday Schoo] and Late Worship. Junior Church available during Late Worship. 3:00 p.m., Sr. Hi UMYF. TUESDAY, JULY 23 6:00 p.m., Newcomers Meeting 6:00 p.m., Ruth Circle with Marian Chapman, potluck. 7:00 p.m., Trustees Meeting. 7:00 p.m., Pantry Committee Meeting. United Methodist Church Crossroads 4 and 23 North Liberty, Indiana Pastor James C. Stansell SUNDAY, JULY 21 9:00 a.m., Morning Worship, sermon title, “Who Me, Lord?” Special music by Julie Warner. 9:45 a.m., Coffee and Fellowship. 10:00 a.m., Sunday School. Last day for golf outing entries. MONDAY, JULY 22 7:30 p.m., Finance Committee to meet. FRIDAY, JULY 26 9:00 p.m., Softball with Bremen. SUNDAY, JULY 28 1:00 p.m., 46th annual pot luck picnic at Max & Elta Steele’s cottage on Bass Lake. Walkerton Wesleyan Church 700 Van Buren Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor, Thelmon (Bud) Fugate SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Service. 6:00 p.m., Evening Service WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m., Prayer Meeting. CARBONLESS FORMS To Fill Your Business Needs Independent-News 601 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton