The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 October 1991 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 117; NUMBER 20

Fire Destroys Interior Os DeJoss Pharmacy Thursday evening, October 3, a fire at DeJoss Pharmacy, 626 Roosevelt Road, destroyed the contents of the landmark drug store. No dollar estimate is available and the fire is still under investigation. There was heavy smoke and heat damage to the interior. The call came in at 7:12 p.m. The firefighters went to a side door and tried to break it in but the door was barred from the inside. A keyholder, Mildred Bowers, arrived and the firemen were let in the front of the building. Upon entering the firemen were hit with heavy smoke but no flames as the fire was suffocated. Flames leaped into life when the door was opened but they were extinguished quickly, according to Walkerton Fire Chief, Jeff Baker. The store had closed at 7:00 p.m. The fire is believed to have started near the pharmacy and lunch counter. There were no in uries. The North Liberty and Koontz Lake Fire Departments assisted. Alcohol Related Accident Takes The Life Os One A firey accident early Sunday morning took the life of a Kingsford Heights woman, Paula R. Dobbs, 21, and injured two other people, west of Walkerton. The driver of the auto was Steven M. Albin, 21, of 1203 Ohio St., LaPorte. Upon investigation it was found that he was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Dobbs was a passenger in the auto that crashed with a semi truck and burst into flames on U.S. 6. The semi was driven by Ronald Kistner, 38, of McClure, Ohio. Kistner was not hurt and told police he saw the car approaching and was swerving so he slowed his truck in an attempt to avoid the accident. The auto was thrown onto the south shoulder. Kistner pulled Albin from the auto and he told the trucker that he was alone. Police discovered that Dobbs was trapped in the auto when she began screaming for help. Lt. James Seals, of the Walkerton Police Dept., was the first on the scene and he attempted to pull Dobbs from the burning auto. He nearly had the woman out of the car but her foot became caught. The auto then exploded and Seals was pushed away by the flames. He again attempted to pull Dobbs from the auto and had to be restrained by his partner. Officer Eugene Basker. Seals suffered burns to his hands. Charges were brought against Kistner on Tuesday morning. The accident is being investigated by Cpls. George Hee ter, James Chamberlain and Capt. John Gruszynski. Services for Dobbs were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with burial in Kingsbury Cemetery. NOTICE A meeting will be held for the 1967 John Glenn Class Reunion on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion. If interested, please try to attend.

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The largest pumpkin in the pumpkin contest during the Great Pumpkin Festival last weekend in Walkerton, was entered by Haag Orchard. The seeds were planted on April Ist and it grew to 316 pounds. It is three feet around. Pictured are Brandon, Phillip and Bryan Haag. COUNTY VETERANS TO MEET The County Service office will sponsor a meeting for all County Veterans at 7:00 p.m., Thursday October 10, at V.F.W. Post 1162, 606 Lake Ave., Plymouth. All veterans, spouses and families are invited to attend. Representatives from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and Organizational Department Service Offices will participate and make presentations on veterans programs, entitlements and benefits of interest to all veterans. Question and answer periods will follow. SENIORS TO MEET The Oregon Twp. Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday, October 17, at the Koontz Lake Conservation Clubhouse, at 12 noon. Bring your covered dish and service for a regular pot luck luncheon. Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship. NOTICE The Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department is seeking the name of the gentleman who was using his camcorder during the fire at DeJoss Pharmacy on Thursday evening, October 3, during the fire. The department is looking for a copy of the film taken during the fire. Please contact the fire department. ARTS R CRAFTS DAY An arts and crafts day will be held on Saturday, October 19, at the Esther Singer Building of the St. Joeph Co. 4-H Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the St. Joseph Co. Extension Homemakers. Drive 55 Nina million tons of salt are applied to American highways each year for road de-icing.

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Slight Change In Precinct Lines In Walkerton Word has been received from the Board of Registration of St. Joseph County that the boundry lines of two precincts in Walkerton have been altered slightly. It is being called to the attention before the Town Election this November and hoped that no confusion will stem from this. The boundry lines set some eight years ago between Precincts Three and Four, meandered around a little bit in an effort to balance voter count. However, the Board of Registration has sent a map and legal description of this one boundry line that will affect a few residents, not very many over all. And registered town voters will be allowed to vote in this November’s election. Simply putting it, the boundry line which formerly started at the northern city limit line cut through a few blocks as it wound its way to the south and southeast. This has been straightened out by streets and natural boundaries. It basically runs from the north corporate boundary line from the intersection of Willow Road and Adams Street, southwesterly along the centerline of the road to the old Penn Central Railroad Track, thence along this line to Washington Street, down the entire length of Washington Street to its intersection with Walkerton Trail and then southeasterly down Walkerton Trail to the Corporate boundary line. This is the line that divides Precincts Three and Four, the only line affected for this Town Election. If any question arises in any voter's mind, it can be answered by the Registration Board or a copy of the legal description is in our possession at The Independent-News. It simply boils down to the line now following streets instead of bisecting blocks, etc., with everything in the town to the east and northeast of Adams Street, Washington Street and Walkerton Trail in Precinct Three and the area west is in Precinct Four.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1991

Koontz Lake Fire Department Open House Set The Koontz Lake Fire Department will be having an open house, on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come and see what new accessories your supporting dollars have made possible. Fire extinguisher refill along with the sale of smoke alarms will be available. The Ladies Auxiliary is having a bake and treasure sale at the same time as the open house. Refreshments will be served. “Remonstrance” Meeting Set For Thursday, Oct. 17 The "Taxpayers For Education" group will have a public meeting on Thursday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the North Liberty Community Building. This meeting is important to the group as they will present to the public the program they are planning in regards to their opposition of the new middle school building program for the John Glenn School Corporation. At the meeting they will explain the "Remonstrance Process" which will include funding needed, the timing process and how important citizen participation is. This is open to all but it is important for interested property owners to participate as a property owner in the school district can be involved even if they do not live in the district. As a property taxpayer, they are involved. The North Liberty Community Building is located at 300 South Main Street, in North Liberty and the meeting time is 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17. This group is hoping for a good turnout of interested persons at this time. It is also noted that there is a regular School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 15, at John Glenn High School at 7:30 p.m. BAKE-A-RAMA SAT., OCTOBER 19 A Bake-A-Rama will be held on Saturday, October 19, open to all bakers, male or female, in St. Joseph County who are 18 years of age or older. All entries must be taken to the 4-H Fairgrounds, between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday along with one copy of the recipe on a 3 x 5 recipe card. All entries exhibited will be sold after the completion of the judging. All entries must be on non-return-able containers. No cream or custard fillings due to health regulations. There are six categories, cakes (frosted or glazed); decorated cakes; yeast breads; quick breads; cookies and pies. One entry per person in each category. QHANGE OF ADDRESS If your address has changed in any way, please notify our subscription department as we are charged by the post office for each and everyone that has changed. 55 Saves Lives The majority of cats weigh between seven and twelve pounds.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 6:00 p.m.—John Glenn volleyball team to travel to CGA. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:30 p.m. —John Glenn football team to travel to Culver. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 6:00 p.m. —John Glenn junior varsity football team to host Rochester. 6:00 p.m.—John Glenn volleyball team to travel to Michigan City Marquette. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 5:00 p.m.—Northern State Conference cross country meet at New Prairie. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 6:00 p.m. —John Glenn volleyball team to host South Central. Annual Style Show October 10 At St. Patrick’s Saint Partick Parish and School Association’s "Annual Style Show” will be held on Thursday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the school hall. This year's fashions will be presented by Casual Corner and ladies from the parish family will be models. Admission is $4.00 and raffle tickets can be purchased for 51.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Tickets will be available at the door. Those attending will enjoy a delicious salad bar and donated door prizes will be raffled during the evening along with the prizes listed on the raffle tickets. This is the Parish and School Association’s largest fund raiser of the year and we would like to see each and everyone there! AMBULANCE NEWS In the month of September the Walkerton, Lincoln, Polk Ambulance Service had 34 calls including eight heart related calls; four difficulty in breathing; four auto accidents; four home accidents; one bike accident; one fall; two seizures; one fight; one bomb threat standby at school; and two other related incidents. On Saturday, October 5. our 25 mile bike race went very smoothly in spite of the weather. The comments were in general upbeat and positive. We would like to thank everyone for their help in donations of money, pies, cookies as well as all the help in the race itself. Without your help the race would not have been possible. Believe me your efforts were very much appreciated. JKewmone neaiso *» ists r J WANT ADSI