The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 24, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 November 1991 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - NOVEMBER 7, 1991

EDITORIALS

A LITTLE HELP IS NEEDED It has to say the least, been exciting for a couple of weeks watching the traffic problems that have been caused by the detour of U.S. 6 due to the railroad crossing repair just east of Walkerton. The detour directing traffic on 6 along State Roads 23 and 4 and U.S. 31, does cause some problems as 6 is a very heavily used highway by truckers. Living and working right on this corner, one sees a lot of problems, poles have been hit, signs knocked over, trucks over the curbs, but most of all, the problem of traffic having to back off time and time again to let a big rig make the tight corner. We imagine it was also somewhat of a problem in North Liberty as well even though that corner is not a right angle turn. There are several things that could help, common sense and courtesy being two. But the State Highway Department could also aid in a situation such as this by a very simple move that doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out. Why can’t they put a couple of portable signs in the middle of U.S. 6 and State Road 23, west and north respectively of the intersection, asking traffic to stop for the traffic signal about three car lengths back of the intersection? It is true not all drivers would heed these signs and a few vehicles would be caught beyond this point in traffic when the light changes, but for a large part, most drivers would respect this request during the detour period and it would make it much easier for these big rigs to manipulate this corner. We are lucky no serious problems have occured, but traffic would flow better and a lot of needless backing up, shifting around, etc. could be eliminated by stopping just a few car lengths away from the stoplight. Most people would be happy to assist in this way rather than get caught in the middle of an attempted turn by a semi that just doesn’t have the space to make the corner. It is something rather simple and certainly something that could make situations like this all over the state easier to live with during the inconvenience of a detour. And we might as well get accustomed to a little more turning problems for the big trucks as the new higher and slightly extended curbs aren’t going to make cornering any easier for the trucks in the two blocks of downtown Walkerton. Common sense and courtesy will certainly continue to help in all situations as a little help is needed to keep things running as smoothly as possible.

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“ What A Weekend” I sure hope that many of you enjoyed yourselves last weekend at the Country Corners Holiday Preview. I think that I did. Marylyn, from the Christmas Shop, kept me busy fixing food and goodies so that I didn’t have time to travel around and see all of the crafts and shops. Maybe I will just take my own tour. The Walkerton, Koontz Lake and North Liberty areas have a lot to offer people traveling through or those living in these areas. We now have safe and pretty main street sidewalks. The lights are very nice, except at the corner of U.S. 6 and Highway 23 sc jth. It is not very easy to see around the comer at night. Now we need to fix some of the side street sidewalks to be able to walk through the pretty Town of Walkerton. I really enjoyed the decorations at Halloween. There were many original scenes and it is certainly better to have your mailbox stuffed with hay than having them broken down with pumpkins. Now it is time for leaf burning. It does make it hard for the mail and paper deliverers to run through the burning leaves and ashes by the residents’ mail and paper boxes. It is even possible to start a fire by the liquids that are present in vehicles. So please be considerate of these service people, they have enough trouble fighting all the rough and holey spots in the roads as it is. It would be nice for people to decorate at Thanksgiving, as it is one of the two holidays that are completely American in origin. We do have much to be thankful for, even in these rough times. Mahoneys Chevrolet, Olds and Geo Corp, has a good deal going. We went in for a teat drive and received a gift certificate from The

Cottage for food. This is a good promotion given by two local businesses. Mahoneys, along with The Christmas Shop, are two area businesses that do a lot of media advertising that make people from other areas realize that Walkerton is here. This in turn helps the other shops and stores in the area. So, before you run out of town to buy cars or gifts and collectibles, check out these two places. I am not being paid for these endorsements, I am just sold on Walkerton! Sincerly, Nedra Williams “Who's Afraid of Opera” 1 am a member of the cast of Indiana Opera North's production of “Elixir of Love,” that was presented recently. It was an exciting experience. The only disappointment was the small attendance at performances. I encouraged many of my friends who were unaccustomed to opera to attend. They all left, surprised, and exclaiming at how easily understood it was and how entertaining. We assume children won’t care for opera, and yet, parents told me their small children watched the entire show with excitement. The music was fast paced and expressive. How long has it been since you have seen children sit through a two and one-half hour long program without asking for a drink or wanting to leave because they were bored? My six-year-old sat up straight on the edge of her seat for the entire program. The artistic director, Garry Grice, is a magician when it comes to making each line and movement come alive. That could be attested to by the lively response of the audience. Indiana Opera North wants to reach the community at large, and let everyone know, young and old, how entertaining a night at the opera can be! The comments I heard most often were, "I didn’t

think 1 would care for opera, but this was great!" or "1 understood everything!" The next time you see Indiana Opera North productions advertised. buy a ticket! It will be some of the best money you’ve spent on entertainment, and I absolutely promise it will dispel any preconceived notions or stereotypes you have of opera. Ask any who attended the performance. By Wendy Weber

| CHURCH NEWS

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. Koontz Lake Missionary Church R.R.5, 80x214-C Walkerton, IN 46574 Pastor Rob Gates SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 8:00 a.m., Worship Celebration I, Pastor Rob Gates. 9:00 a.m., Sunday School, all ages. 10:10 a.m., Worship Celebration 11, Pastor Rob Gates. 6:00 p.m., Evening Service. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana Rev. William Cullen, Pastor “Everyone Welcome” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Service. Nursery service available. The mariners will meet following worship service in the Fellowship Hall for their meeting and Thanksgiving dinner. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Dav WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 13 10:00 a.m., Mary Circle meets. 7:00 p.m., Session meets. “Everyone Welcome” "Whosoever will, may come.” Walkerton Wesleyan Church 700 Van Buren Street Walkerton, Indiana Pastor Thelmon (Bud) Fugate SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Service. 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 6:30 p.m., CYCI Grades Ist thru 6th. 7:00 p.m.. Prayer Meeting. United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilyn Gebert THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 6:00 p.m., Aerobics class. 7:00 p.m., Agape prayer group. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 10 8:00 a.m., Early Worship. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Late Worship. Sermon: “The Quiet Meeting: Hear and Believe”, Scripture: Acts 8:2640. Nursery available during Sunday School and Late Church. Jr. Chruch available during Late Church. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 1:00 p.m., Hope Circle, Veryl Wathen. 7:00 p.m., Service at Miller's Merry Manor. 7:00 p.m., Walkerton Community Choir practice. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 1:00 p.m., Bible study. 6:00 p.m., Newcomers committee meeting. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 5:30 p.m., Kids Cub starts with potluck dinner. 6:00 p.m., Jr. choir practice. 7:00 p.m., Adult choir practice.

United Methodist Church Crossroads 4 and 23 North Liberty, Indiana Pastor James C. Stansell SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 10 9:30 a.m., Morning Celebration; Commemoration of Veteran's Day; Worship in song, Jim and Shirley Tubbs in concert. 10:30 a.m., Coffee and fellowship. 10:45 a.m., Sunday School for all ages. Child care available during worship service. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 7:00 p.m.. Finance committee. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 7:00 p.m., Refurbishing committee meets with Potente Associates. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 9:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Community sign-up for Project Safe. THURS. NIGHT LIVE, Nov. 14 Co-sponsored by St. John's Lutheran Church “Something for the whole family." 6:00 p.m., Light supper. 6:30 p.m., Fellowship and study: pre-school and child care; Kid's Klub (grades 1-6); Two adult studies: “Secrets of a Strong Family, Praise and Thanksgiving." 7:30 p.m., Choir practice. St. Dominic Catholic Church 1 /4 Mile West of Koontz Lake On Highway 23 Walkerton, Indiana SUNDAYS 11:00 a.m., Sunday Mass St. John's Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads (24955 Riley Road) The Rev. Bert Pauluhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7.30 p.m., Christian Education. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Women’s retreat, Kempski Retreat Center. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:30 p.m., Men’s Breakfast, Nancee’s. Women's Retreat, Kempski Retreat Center. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 10 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 9:30 a.m., Bible Cass. 9:30 a.m.. Confirmation Gass. 10:30 a.m., Worship. 1:00 p.m., Council Meeting, Fish Lake. 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.. Crop Walk 11. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:30 a.m. • 3:30 p.m.. Cult Awareness Training, Century Center. 9:30 a.m., Sewing at Betty King's. “We love, because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19. R.E.A.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N.L. United Methodist Church Phone 656-3132 the day prior for reservations. Walkerton Youth Building Phone 586-7600 the day prior for reservations. NOVEMBER 11-15 MONDAY Apricot nectar Pork chopette with apple-raisin sauce Scalloped potatoes Peas Whole wheat bread w/margarine Plums Milk, tea, coffee 40 grams fat/55 milligrams chol. TUESDAY Apple juice Beef stew with potatoes, celery, carrots and onions Cole slaw Biscuit with margarine Butterscotch pudding Milk, tea, coffee 44 fat/128 chol. WEDNESDAY Cranberry juice cocktail Sliced roast turkey Mashed potatoes with gravy Harvard beets Whole wheat bread w/margarine Fresh banana Milk, tea, coffee 21 fat/88chol. THURSDAY Orange juice BBQ Chicken quarter

Pasta salad Steamed carrots Whole wheat bread w/margarine Apricot halves Milk, tea, coffee 37 fat/106 chol. FRIDAY Tomato juice Broccoli cheese soup w/saltines Breaded fish square on bun with tarter sauce Mandarin oranges Milk, tea, coffee 30 fat/75 chol. SENIOR CITIZENS BOWLING NEWS The wet October weather decreased the number of seniors bowling this past week. Also, it seemed to depress the scores as almost everyone barely maintained or slightly dropped below their averages. Despite the inclement weather and depressed scores, the rivalry was keen! Norine Divine’s high scratch game led the ladies, topping Virginia Spillman's 147 and Vollie Verkinder's 139 games. High handicap game was Spillman’s 225, closely followed by Divine's 218 for second place, and a tie of 201 for Goldie Lauzon and Verkinder for third place. High series total was Verkinder's 373, with Betty Ogle's 363 and Divine’s 360 providing a challenge! The numbers are uncharacteristically low, but the exercise level was high as the second ball was rolled a majority of the time! The gents had a similar day. Harold Schweder's 193 high scratch game led the group, with Ray DeVault’s 181 and Roman Brehm’s 167 providing little threat! High handicap game was Schweder's 223, besting DeVault's 210 and Gaude Nowakowski’s 205 games. High series total was Brehm’s 479 which barely topped Schweder's 470. The gents had their fun just the same! And just like the Cub fans, wait until next week. With several bowlers incapacitated, there is room for several more senior bowlers. Come join the group and relax for an afternoon of exercise and fun, every Wednesday afternoon at The Walkerton Shades Lanes. REAL SERVICES NEWS Fun and fellowship, that's what it’s all about, a sure cure for the winter time blahs too. open to any senior in the Walkerton area The REAL Services site is open daily, Monday through Friday, at the Walkerton Youth Building We e play cards on Tuesday and Thursday and bingo will start again soon. We want to thank Violet Wolff and Evaline Platz for their musical program and also to Verice Walz, who accompanied the ladies, Verice often plays the piano for us. Hazel and Harold Schweder chaired on Monday followed by Virgil Gwin, who took charge of the programs on Tuesday and Wednesday. Virgil gave a warning to all seniors citing an experience he had with a con woman, he cautioned us not to let a stranger in the house, no matter how personable that person appears to be. Millie and Fred Daniels chaired on Friday along with Verice Walz. We always enjoy our sing-a-long on Fridays featuring our kind of music. Bread and juice winners for the week were Mable Comer, Iva Gark and Millie Daniels. Another eye check for seniors who did not have this service will be held on November 14. Our volunteer dinner will be held on November 12th and our monthly birthday party will be held on November 14th. Contact Betty Gapper, site director, at 586-7600 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for your meal reservation. 55 Saves Lives Here's a sharp idea; cover a piece, of steel wool with cloth to make a pin cushion. It keeps the pins and noodles well-honed as well.