The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 July 1992 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 2, 1992

| EDITORIALS

MAKE IT A SAFE HOLIDAY The Fourth of July holiday is the holiday that can be the most dangerous as well. This happy holiday, celebrating the birth of our country, is a fun and carefree holiday enticed in it activities by summer weather. The possibilities for accidents and injuries at this holiday are many fold, which can quickly turn a happy holiday into a tragic time. Several things are definitely related to the 4th. First of all, travel. Travel is heavy, but perhaps this year not quite as bad as some years with the 4th falling on a Saturday and that extra long weekend not quite as easy for many to come by. However, travel includes not only going long distances, but from home to the lake, the parks, the beaches, the golf courses, ballgames, and other points of entertainment that are very close to home. As is known, most accidents happen within a fairly short distance of home. Then there is water-related accidents. With a good hot holiday weekend, beaches, lakes, pools, etc., will be crowded, both with swimmers and other water sports enthusiasts, to just sun worshipers. Thousands and thousands will be attracted to these popular places and along with all this activity each year comes some tragedies involving water sports. Fireworks are another dangerous item at this holiday. Despite the many warnings and laws that are supposed to control their use, still a lot of injuries occur each year from the use and carelessness of fireworks, usually the “unlawful” kind. A device that explodes, regardless of how large or small, has some danger involved. Careful use of fireworks cannot be over stated. And one thing that combines with all of the above, alcohol. This holiday period is a period of wide-spread alcohol use. Too often an abuse of alcohol will enter into accidents that can occur in any of the above situations. The use of alcohol should be limited and good judgement is necessary. The drinking and driving element has to be considered especially at this time of the year. Over indulgence can lead to problems in many cases, not just driving. Moderation is a word that should be remembered by all who will be consuming alcohol over the holiday weekend. It takes everyone working together to keep this happy holiday just that ... a happy holiday. Injuries and death are always hard to take, but at a time such as this and with a cause that need not be, it is extremely difficult for those who will suffer this over the coming holiday weekend. Have a happy and fun-filled 4th of July, but have a safe one as well. We will all profit by it.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “What Is Entertainment” I am sending the following letter to WNDU television station with copy to the Federal Communications Committee. Surely we cannot be considered stupid when we ask, “What is entertainment?” “What is happening to WNDU, which is supposed to be a firstclass inspirational, educational and informative television station?” “How can Phil Donahue’s naked men on the June 24th program and all the evils his shows suggest continue in South Bend, Indiana? Surely there must be many good people in this world who don’t tolerate Godlessness and who deserve more than “if you don’t like a program, just turn the station off.” “What is entertainment?” Catherine M. Keefe, Walkerton “Remember Ma” Some people call me Old Glory, other call me the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever you call me, I am your flag, the flag of the United States. Something has been bothering me, so 1 though I might talk it over with you — because it’s about you and me. I remember some time ago, people lined up on both side of the street to watch the parade and naturally I was leading the parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that the hand was directly over his heart. Remember? And you, 1 remember you standing there straight as a soldier, you

didn’t have a hat but you were giving the right salute. Remember little sister? Not to be outdone, she was saluting the same as you with her right hand over her heart. Remember? What happened? I’m still the same old flag. Oh, I have a few more stars since you were a boy. A lot more blood has been shed since these parades of long ago. But now I don’t feel as proud as I used to. When I come down your street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets, and I may get a small glance and then you look away. Then I see the children running around and shouting — they don’t seem to know who I am. I saw one man take his hat off then look around, he didn’t see anyone else with theirs off, so he quickly put his back on. Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you forgotten what I stand for and where I’ve been? Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea, and now Viet Nam. Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls sometime, of those who never came back to keep this Republic free, one nation under God. When you salute me, you are actually saluting them. Well, it won’t be long now until I’ll be coming down your street again, so when you see me, stand straight, place your hand over your heart, and I’ll salute you by waving back, and I’ll know that — you remember! Submitted By V.F.W. Post 1954 “Hiegel Fireworks” During this Fourth of July season, we would like to draw your attention once again to Indiana’s greatest legal inconsistency. Illegal flreworks are being sold to, and used by, the genera! public. Use of illegal fireworks in Indians

carries a penalty of up to one year in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both. Yet it is routinely done with impunity through a “loophole” in the statute which allows the "wholesalers” to sell it, as long as the consumer signs and affidavit saying they are going to take the merchandise out of state within five days. As you may be aware, the Indiana House passed legislation in 1991 to close this loophole. Unfortunately, because of the calendar restraints, the Senate did not get a chance to vote on the bill. (The issue was not revisited during the 1992 “short” session.) Despite a Supreme Court ruling, a recent Attorney General’s opinion stating that the practice should not be allowed, and the widely recognized risk of injury, the practice continues unabated. In fact, indicative of the proliferation of illegal fireworks in Indiana is the fact that before this “loophole” occurred in the law, there were only 17 wholesalers in Indiana. Now, there are over 300 such enterprises, the overwhelming majority of whom are “wholesalers” because of the profit to be made selling these illegal fireworks to the genera] public. In the meantime, Indiana retailers, who conform to the law which prohibits them from selling “out of state” fireworks to the general public, are unfaily penalilzed in the marketplace. Their sales of legal fireworks plummets as the consumer goes down the street to buy “anything under the sun” from the local “wholesaler”. Thomas A. Hinton, Vice President Governmental Affairs/ Customer Relations “Flat Tax Concept” The “flat tax” concept is not a generic Jerry Brown idea! While the double tier 13% rate, by Gov. Brown’s admission, is not flawless, instead of “shooting the messenger”, let the American taxpayer, for the first time, engage in a constructive investigation and debate on a simpler and fairer system. Hong Kong has a 15% flat tax on individual income, and it appears to be working. Federal spending cuts, alone, cannot do the job. Income tax rate hikes are not needed. While addressing the federal deficit (approximately S4OO billion) is critical, greatly reducing the federal debt (in the trillions), getting people back to work (spreading the tax base), achieving a more balanced foreign trade ratio, and putting more capital back into the market are equally essential. Trade, monetary and fiscal policies must be linked together in lieu of the haphazard manner in which they have been managed in the past. The federal government borrows one dollar for every four that it spends. The interest on this debt is 15% of all federal spending, and is the fastest growing segment of the federal budget. We are speaking of debt service only. Not one cent goes towards reducing the debtl The current federal tax code covers over 4000 pages including some 200 major personal and business loopholes resulting in over $360 billion in lost revenue annually. There are over 90,000 profitable businesses not now paying income taxes due to these loopholes. This number doesn’t include the tens of thousands of individuals also not paying taxes. Compare the lost revenue (-$350 +) with the yearly deficit (S4OO billion). Kind ofsaysitall! An additional concept that needs reexamination is relocating the business income tax from the higher rate based on profit to a much lower rate, say 4%, on gross revenue, gradually reducing, pegged on the financial needs of the country such as paying off the federal debt and deficit. This concept, if adopted, would be spread out over, say, 3 - 5 years. The ideal taxing system would have six principles: 1. Taxes

would produce only that revenue that is necessary for the government to function efficiently and effectively; 2. Treats all in a fair manner; 3. Offers the least discomfort for the greatest number of taxpayers; 4. Offers the least amount of complications; 5. Encourages savings and development of equity in the private market; 6. Promotes economic growth, and encourages business decisions be based on economics, and not tax gimmicks. Our present system fails in all of the above. Erstwhile opponents to true tax reform will come to realize, in the long run, these reforms can aid in building a stronger and expanding economy where all can benefit, and not just a few as has been the case. The "special interests” lobbyists must be chased from the halls of congress, and we citizens must end the demand that our representatives keep “bringing home the bacon”. Only you can give them that message. While critics may attack Gov. Brown’s message, let those that can attest that the system we now have is fair, equitable and adequate to meet our needs stand up and defend it. We cannot have true spending reform without refining our revenue system. Come on America, take back your country and the future for you and your children. Let the candidates hear your voice. E. Dan Ritchie BECKY FOSTER SIGNS WITH FINLEY UNIVERSITY Becky Foster, granddaughter of Mrs. Helen Lazarek, of Walkerton, and daughter of Jim Foster of Mansfield, Ohio, has signed an athletic letter of intent to attend Finley University at Finley, Ohio. Z? SOFFIT & FACIA 4 VANDERHEYDENH EAVISTROUGH SERVICE J Call 288-7719 Q

Marion Joyce COUPON COOKBOOK CORNER IRON RICH CHOPPED LIVER High in iron, chopped liver is delicious as a sandwich and tor hors d' oeurves. It should be accompanied by or spread on bread or crackers. 1 lb. chicken llvere, sauteed 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped 3 tbls vegetable oil pepper & salt to taste 2 medium onions, chopped, sauteed lettuce & tomato slices Chop liver in a food processor. Add onions and chop with on/off pulses until blended. Transfer to bowl and lightly mix in egg. Season with salt and pepper. (Chopped liver can be kept, covered, for 2 days in refrigerator.) Serve cold, in scoops on lettuce leaves. Garnish with tomato slices. Marion Joyce“ CONSUMER CORNER

ASK YOUR DOCTOR Have you been feeling tired lately ? It could be because you are not getting enough iron. Iron deficiency often develops slowly and symptoms progress gradually. Patients may often deny the presence of

symptoms. Weakness, irritability, fatigue, lassitude, palpitations, dizziness, breathlessness, headache, and light-headedness, paleness are recognized symptoms of anemia. Iron is a part of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in your blood to your organs and muscles to produce the energy you need. When your body does not get enough iron, the stored iron in the liver, bone marrow and spleen is depleted. At this point you may become anemic. Blood loss is the biggest cause of iron deficiency in adults. Blood loss can be a result of surgery, injury, menstrual flow, gastrointestinal bleeding (including hemorrhoids), or chronic aspirin use. Pregnant, lactating* and very active women are more likely to suffer from anemia. Many women between the ages of 18 and 54 get less than the recommended daily allowance of iron. The iron intake of women on reducing diets or weight maintenance diets is often inadequate. Liver, kidneys, leafy green vegetables and whole grains are iron-rich foods. But the body absorbs only a small percentage of iron from food, so it may be difficult to maintain a proper level of iron. A safe, easy and effective way to supplement your diet is with small, easy to take, SLOW FE® * Slow Release Iron Tablets. SLOW FE is an effective way to get the iron you need because it has a unique 'delivery system' that targets the release of iron where it is best absorbed in the body. In a clinical study,** women taking SLOW FE recovered from iron deficiency more quickly than those taking the leading capsule. If you have taken conventional iron tablets or capsules, you may have experienced problems such as constipation and abdominal discomfort. Clinical studies** show SLOW FE patients experienced a lower incidence of bowel-related and stomach- related side effects than with either generic ferrous sulfate or the leading capsule. Ask your pharmacist or doctor about SLOW FE*. *AaA your doctor and rood product directions and information before taking any medication. RUMMicee: < Coa* Malala mmku Im prap > namMlaaal ternuulat MtMa Cl* TKar WM S Daniata EH*. Ema G7m*N al al Hamaetafeto »»a»n W baa aMMatf-ralaaaa Im lornaMonaln patank aa Im Mctanqr anamia an whalar bln< Mai Tttfl Dwrapaunc TmMa IMS. 7 11-11

Becky will be playing volleyball and softball after earning seven varsity letters at Ashland High School, including one for diving on the swim team. Becky is the Lady Arrows career softball leader in RBIs and home runs, plus a first team-team All-Ohio, district and conference selection. She was also named Most Valuable Player on the Ashland Arrows Lady softball team this past season as well as being an All-Northwest District Nine selection. For her career at Ashland High School she owns team records of 71 RBIs and a slugging percentage 0f.723. ROBERT NICKLES ON BUSINESS DECISION MAKING TEAM AT MANCHESTER It was just last year that Manchester College's business club was inaugurated into the national business association Phi Beta Lambda. This year, at the state leadership awards held in late April in Indianapolis, Manchester’s club walked away with Spirit Award and became the state's largest local chapter. The Spirit Award is for active programming and for services provided to student members. Manchester’s chapter has 55 members. In addition, a number of Manchester students took top honor in competitive events. Students winning first or second place in the competiton will go on to national competition in Chicago in July. Among the Manchester competition winners is Robert Nickles, senior. Rural Route 1, Walkerton, first place team. Business Decision Making. CARBONLESS FORMS To Fil! Your Business Needs Independent-News 601 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton