The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 16, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 September 1991 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - SEPTEMBER 12 1991

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9- ' ' HUMAN NATURE The work in Walkerton on the Downtown Project has not only provided inconveniences for merchants and customers alike, it gives one a chance to learn a little more about human nature. Now starting the sixth week and supposedly going to be finished before the festival the first weekend in October, this project, as does most similar projects, is great for that AllAmerican pastime of “sidewalk engineering’’. Without spending any serious time watching the work and problems involved, one can learn a lot with just casual observances. This became more obvious last week as work was being done across the street where it is more visible. The impatience of inconvenience and disregard for what is being done is amazing. Barricades seem only to mean another challenge to some people. Regardless of how well barricaded the work areas may be, it hasn’t been able to stop or hardly slow down the actions of some. There is no greater convenience to a place of business on main street than to have no access to their front door. However, even with the doors locked, signs prominently displayed, etc., people still try any way possible to satisfy their own wishes and not share the inconvenience that is so obvious to all involved. Disregarding the barricades in a situation like this is similar to those who go around railroad crossing gates all the time. They just simply can’t wait or alter their plans enough to go along with what is an obvious warning to them. Thank goodness, the same consequences won’t result going around a sidewalk barricade that can and does occur by going around a railroad crossing gate. With all the emphasis put on stress these days, it is easy to see that human nature has added greatly to the stress of the people themselves. The constant hurry and scurry and lack of ability to accept even the slightest inconvenience, is amazing. Disregard for fellow man and their duties is self-centered. It is a shame that so many can’t live a simple and slower paced life. Our anxieties and personal desires too often come well ahead of everything else. It would be nice if human nature could take a lesson from Mother Nature and just relax and take what comes and live with it. You aren’t really going to change a lot of things for the better, especially yourself.

“Still Waiting” Where was Supt. Dick Reese’s response last week to the question raised in the Independent-News two weeks ago? Can we expect the same from the present Superintendent that we have received from the prior superintendents over the last four years? Mr. Reese, sir, that question was, “Where in the plans are the necessary repairs for the North Liberty Elementary, at $5.5 Million, and the necessary repairs for the John Glenn High School ?’ ’ In 1990 the School Board suggested that these necessary repairs be done along with the building of the new Middle School. These repairs not being done seriously jeopardizes the said buildings. You were asked, sir, to please let the public know the dates when these imperative repairs will be performed and what the totals are for each said building. Can we expect a response from you? Still Waiting “How About The Outskirts?” I would like to make a few comments about our fair little metropolis. The downtown improvements are fantastic and certainly will add pride to everyone involved and especially the “downtown merchants". But hey! How about the outskirts? Have you ever wondered why everyone (almost) take to the streets to get where they want to go? The existing sidewalks which have been here for umpteen years, (we came here in 1942, moved away in 1954, came back in 1987 to spend our last few years in the peaceful, safe, quiet, friendly atmosphere of Walkerton), and the old sidewalks are still the same. The weeds, the quack grass and the dandelions still flourish, and grow, and spread in the cracks and the edges — irregardless of rainfall that the majority of people cry for.

Isn’t weather a wonderful subject? Haven’t the nronertv owners ever heard of edgers, trimmers, hoes, knives? Is it the responsibility of these people or of the town? Let’s expand our rejuvenation to all of Walkerton, not just downtown. Don’t you feel it would be safer for our children, the old timers that walk every day for their health, the ambulant shoppers, the young babies in strollers, if they could use the sidewalks instead of the streets? What are the do's or don'ts for bicycles and skateboards? Ask the police, EMT, fire department — how many calls have they answered for freakish and unwarranted accidents on our streets? What to you think, Nedra? Your bicycle and your typewriter really make the rounds. Let’s get serious, not selfish! Let's have thoughts about our fellow men. Okay? L. M. “Indiana Focus ’9l” I recently attended a non-parti-san issues conference for local elected office candidates. It was hosted by the Honorable Bill Hudnut, mayor of Indianapolis and cohosted by Honorable John Riemke, mayor of Kendallville. Never before have the challenges facing cities and towns been so complex and interwoven. Indiana Focus ‘9l was designed to show constructive ways to address the issues, and to give you the opportunity to develop a reasoned approach to political campaigning that goes beyond image enhancement or negative attacks. The overviews of some very capable speakers such as “A National Perspective On Local Government Issues" by Anne Jordan, Governing Magazine, was heard. David Lantz, of Indiana Issues, spoke on the Overview of the Indiana State and Local Issues. Overview of Public Opinion on the Issues, by Allan Sutherlin, American Marketmetrics, was heard. Trends in Environmental Regulations Affecting Local Government: Greg Cafouros, of Needs and Financing, was

heard by Elizabeth Tederman, Cole Associates. Workshops were attended on all of these subjects, showing and explaning how to apply for grants. They even supplied us with phone numbers of several various qualified people to help channel all efforts toward all the different kind that are so important for Cities and Towns to apply for. They also stressed that keeping the public informed and preparing ahead of time for our various needs would eliminate missed grants. I truely came away from this conference in Indianapolis with a better vision of how to meet these challenges in our local community of Walkerton. I would deeply appreciate your support as Cerk-Treasurer in the November election. Thank you. Lynda Awald “Happy AmdvMraary” I see that The Cottage is going to celebrate its first year in business. Congratulations Larry and Karen Schuller. On September 15th, they are having a hog and beef barbecue. The profits of this dinner will go to the John Glenn Athletic Department. I need to know if there are anymore businesses celebrating an annivarsary. Please give me a call, 586-3627. I think that it is very important for people to know about their local businesses. Jim Budd, of Budd's Bargain Barn, says that he’s got a lot of good bargains, so come on in. The stores on Roosevelt Road are having a slow time right now, partly because of the street and sidewalk work going on. Hopefully, when the work is finished, it will increase the business traffic in town. The other day three ladies crossed through the barriers and got their shoes cemented. It took at least an hour for the workers to smooth it back to the original. It seems that common sense is sometime in short supply. School is back in session and kids are crossing at many streets. Both drivers and students need to be polite and careful. The garden is still producing. The tomatoes are almost finished (thank goodness). The peppers and beans still keep on growing. If any of you business people need imprinted give-a-ways for the Great Pumpkin Festival, give me a call. Sincerely, Nedra Williams

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Koontz Lake Mlaakmary Church R.R.5, Box 214-C Walkerton, IN 46574 Pastor Rob Gates SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8:00 - 9:10 a.m., Worship Celebration I, Pastor Rob Gates. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages. 10:10 • 11:10 a.m., Worship Celebration 11, Pastor Rob Gates. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Flock Gatherings, no Evening Service. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 6:30 p.m., Midweek Bible Study. Preabyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana “Everyone Welcome" SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 9:30 am., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Service, guest speaker, Rev. David Evans. Nursery service available. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 7:30 p.m., Martha Circle meets. "Everyone Welcome” “Whosoever will, may come" United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilyn Gebert

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 3:30 p.m., Sr. Hi Youth Bible Study. 7:00 p.m., Day Care Board meeting. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8:00 a.m., Early Worship. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 9:15 a.m., Newcomers Breakfast at Stuntz-Hochstetler Pines. 10:30 a.m., Late Worship, sermon: "Remember Your Baptism"; text: I Peter 3:18-22 and John 4:7-15. Youth Rally at Epworth. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 7:00 p.m., Education meeting. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 6:00 p.m., Jr. Choir practice. 7:00 p.m., Adult Choir practice. St. John’s Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads (24955 Riley Road) The Rev. Beri Pauluhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 7:30 a.m., Men’s breakfast at Nancee’s in North Liberty. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 9:00 a.m., Sunday School. 9:00 a.m., Bible Class. 9:00 a.m., Confirmation. 10:00 a.m., Holy Communion. 11:00 a.m., Choir. 7:00 p.m., Council meeting. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8:30 a.m., South Bend Ministerium, Gloria Dei. 9:30 a.m., WELCA at Sarah Johnson’s. 6:30 p.m., Fall supper for men. Holy Trinity. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 8:30 a.m., North Liberty Ministerial at North Liberty Church of Christ. 7:30 p.m., Planning committee, United Methodist Church. “We love, because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19. 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 am., 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. First Baptist Church Maine and Clark Streets Walkerton, Indiana D.O. Van Dyne, Pastor SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship. 7:00 p.m.. Evening Service. WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m., Prayer Service. Walkerton Wedeyan Church Pastor Thelmon (Bud) Fugate SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Service. 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. WEDNESDAY 6:30 p.m., CYCI Grades Ist thru 6th. 7:00 p.m., Prayer Meeting. United Methodist Church Crossroads 4 and 23 North Liberty, Indiana Pastor James C. Stansell SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 9:30 a.m., Worship. 10:30 a.m., Coffee and Fellowship. 10:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 7:00 p.m., UMW Board meeting. 7:30 p.m., Administrative Council meeting. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:00 p.m., Boy Scout Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m., Choir practice. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Boy Scout

Car Wash. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Port-A-Pit Carry Out. Child care available during worship service. Black or red raspberries work equally well in this recipe from Vicki Smith of Lamoni. IA Smith s pie won her a trip to New Orleans to compete in the Crisco American Pie Celebration. with a grand prize including a full kitchen of KitchcnAid appliances up for grabs. Smith, who lives with her husband and four children in the house she grew up in, credits her mother and great aunt for “teaching me to love baking for the sake of baking." Black Raspberry Pie C rust 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. Crisco Shortening 5 to 9 tbsp, water Filling 4 c. black raspberries (fresh or thawed) 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 2 to 3 tbsp, butter or margarine Dash salt 1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. For crust, combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in Crisco using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. 3. Sprinkle with water, one tbsp, at a time, loss lightly with fork until dough will form a hall. Press dough between hands to form two 5 to 6in. “pancakes." 4. Flour rolling surface and rolling pin lightly. Roll dough for bottom crust into circle. Trim one inch larger than upside-down 9-in. pie plate. Loosen dough carefully. Transfer to pie plate. Press to fit. 5. For filling, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch. butter and salt, loss gently. Spoon into unbaked pie shell. Moisten pastry edge with water. 6. Roll top crust same as bottom. Lift onto filled pie. Trim both crusts 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold edges under. Flute. Cut slits in top crust for escape of steam. 7. Bake at 350 F. for one hr. or until filling in center is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cool to room temp, before serving. lip: Try with red raspberries if black raspberries are unavailable. CARBONLESS FORMS To Fill Your Business Needs Independent-News 601 Roosevelt Rd , Walkerton ENVELOPES Variety Os Sizes And Styles Available CHECK OUR PRICES! Independent-News 601 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton