The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 December 1993 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 2. 1993

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Voice Os The People “In Response To Mr. Dolph" While reading “Letter to the Press" written by Ed Dolph and submitted to "The IndependentNews", a few questions ran through my head. First off, he questions why law enforcement officers can not catch the “outlaw kids”. Obviously Mr. Dolph does not realize how spread out law enforcement officers are. Also the days of having the sheriff arrest a person because he “might” have committed a crime have long since past. Now police need probable cause in order to obtain an arrest warrant. Probable cause is simply defined as "proof beyond mere suspicion”. Also the solution of “drilling a hole right through them” denotes the use of vigilante justice which may sound like an effective means of crime prevention, but has a tendency to become excessive. Often times vigilante justice, likie the use of deadly force on someone over a property offense, such as robbery or trespassing, is unlawful. As far as kids carrying guns to school, we have laws against that but they are not often enforced. Parents need to take more responsibility. It is a violation of federal law for a person under the age of 18 to purchase a rifle or a shotgun and for a person under the age of 21 to purchase a handgun. This only concludes that either they are buying guns from illegitimate sources or getting them from their parents who fail to restrict the youths access to any weapons they may own. Crime is only going to diminish in our society when people are held to answer for their actions. Tim McCormick Conservation Law Enforcement Major Vincennes University “Humbling Experience" Recently, I had to have surgery on my right foot. Simple surgery, done as an outpatient in a hospital. In and out on the same day. Good for the patient, family and nursing staff. This not being the first surgery of my life, I knew what to expect. Was I in for a surprise of my lifetime! I had never tried walking on one foot while holding a throbbing, achy foot up off the floor before. I can equate it to an elephant on three legs using a walker. I had chosen a walker over crutches. With my past history of not being a graceful gazelle, it seemed a senFOR RENT Banquet Hall For WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS LARGE & SMALL PARTIES We Can Accomodate Large Groups PLENTY OF PARKING VFW Post 1954 656-4684 North Liberty

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sible solution. Was I in for a surprise! My home immediately had doubled in size. My times to the bathroom tripled. Doorways became much narrower. Throw rugs that looked so nice became a big pain. How can a person possibly get a drink of water from a sink that suddenly grew a couple of feet and faucets too far away to reach. For the first time in my lifetime, I was experiencing the life of the “handicapped”. Walkerton merchants, have you ever tried to get into your front door on one leg? Have you ever used a walker or crutches and tried to walk the aisles in the same store? * Have you ever sat in a wheelchair on the outside in the rain and wished there was away to get into your store? And let’s not forget the Medical buildings. Are they equipped to handle the patients you serve? Are the doorways easy to get in and out of? I would never have made it into my doctor’s office without the nurse holding the door open, my daughter steadying my every move. And then to make the entrance prettier, these same steps were decorated with giant pumpkins with ugly leering faces. I’m back to work now. I’m walking on two feet again, limping sometimes. This has been a very humbling experience for me. I had to totally depend on others. I had to use a wheelchair or walker to get out of my chair. I got depressed sitting looking out the window watching the season change. My experience has been so minor if you compare it to the life sentence of the handicapped, being in a wheelchair or using a walker for the rest of your days. But you continue to love, laugh, smile and bring joy to others. You are a blessing to us all. A special thank you to my nurse and daughter, Paula Metz. Words cannot express my love for you. You are the best. And to this man of my life, my friend, my lover, best cook, diswasher, husband, father of my children, Paul. You give so much and ask so little in return. 1 love you. And thank the Lord for continuing to hold my hand through each of the days and the nights of my life. Delores Yelton ‘‘My Christmas Shopping Trip" Well, it’s that time again, Christmas shopping. Believe it or not, most of your Christmas presents can be bought right here in the area. I’m going to start with me. I don't think that most ot you know that I sell many things. I can take orders for tins of candies, cookies, cheeses, sausages, pen sets, etc. As long as your order is placed within the next two weeks, you will have it by Christmas. As I wander into Walkerton, I pass Dave’s Body and Towing Service. How about a gift certificate for a tow job? If we ever have our normal winter again, this would be highly appreciated. I know, I have had to use this service many times. Sandy Thomas does wonders with her home grown wool

products. Soon I come to Budd’s Bargain Barn where just about everything can be found. Come and take a look. Walkerton is blessed with a modern nursing home, Miller's, where I am sure that each and everyone one could give a present of oneself. It would be greatly appreciated, if each of us donated an hour to help read to or visit with one of the residents. Well, it is time to head toward Koontz Lake. It’s breakfast time and I think I'll have a plate of Nedra’s special at Al's Restaurant. Al’s have gift certificates for a fine meal. Across the street is the Keepsake Mall. I'm sure that someone on your list would really enjoy a gift from there. I’m not sending my husband out there, he would probably buy me a washboard. He says that 1 am always complaining about how much it costs to do his washing. I’ll share more places next week. It seems that there have been more shootings of windows and slashing of tires in the area. Maybe we should build a new school and give Urey to the area for a recreational center. We have no movie theater, and very little in town for entertainment. There needs to be serious thought given to doing something for both our youth and adults for leisure time acitivities. It would take a lot of cooperation and far sightedness to accomplish this, but it could be done. Remember to put out water and feed for our feathered friends. Sincerely, Nedra Williams Bowling Mossday Night Ladles November 29, 1993 Mouse’s Barber Shop 28 20 Reflections By Karen 28 20 Shady Lanes 25 23 Ross Engineering 15 33 High team series: Mouse's Barber Shop 2641, Reflections By Karen 2609, Ross Engineering &. Machine, Inc. 2591. High team game: Shady Lanes 958, Ross Engineering & Machine, Inc. 908, Mouse’s Barber Shop 904. High individual series: Donna Wood 572, Pam Cable 492, Madge Whickcar 469. High individual game: Donna Wood 215, Pam Cable 196, Tammy Gee 183.

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Gutter Busters November 17, 1993 Moving Picture Video 8 0 Miller’s Merry Manor 71 Success Realty 71 Preferred Auto Parts 4 4 Ross Engineering 4 4 Marsha’s Flower Shop 2 6 D&D Maple Farm 0 8 Scott Reese's Awards 0 8 High team series: Success Realty 1756, Moving Picture Video 1755, Miller’s Merry Manor 1673. High team games: Moving Picture Video 597, Preferred Auto Parts 591, Miller’s Merry Manor 589. Boys high series: Andy Holston 313, Mike Albert 312, Joshua Rizek 294. Boys high games: Andy Holston 129, Mike Albert 123, Joshua Rizek 116. Girls high series: Christine Elder 335, Heather Cable 174, Lynzie Keck 61. Girls high games: Christine Elder 123, Heather Cable 73, Lynzie Keck 25. Goof Offs November 27, 1993 Ist Source Bank 71 Shady Lanes 71 Diltz 4 4 Nedra’s 3 5 No Team 2 6 The Wood's Farm 17 High team series: Shady Lanes 1777, Nedra’s 1617, Ist Source Bank 1611. High team games: Shady Lanes 597, Nedra’s 586, Ist Source Bank 561. Boys high series: Chad Hostetler 505, Nathan Cripe 479, Mike Greene 411. Boys high games: Nathan Cripe 191, Chad Hostetler 177, Jeremiah Rizek 151. Girls high series: Theresa Schmidt 331, Jennifer Calhoon 277, Leslie Miller 256. Girls high games: Theresa Schmidt 119, Jennifer Calhoon 103, Leslie Miller 93. SuburiMm League November 18, 1993 Bolze Service 12 4 J.D.’sPub 12 4 Jack’s Citgo 9 7 Shady Lanes 6 10 Success Realty 5 11 Preferred Auto 5 11 High team series: Bolze Service 2369, Jack’s Citgo 2333, Shady Lanes 2307. High team game: Jack’s Citgo 834, Shady Lanes 832, Bolze Ser-

vice 818. High individual series: Ken Bolze 591, Chuck Minter 509, Roger Laßere 509. High individual game: Ken Bolze 222, Jack Hamman 208, Ken Bolze 198. Friday Morning Coffee League November 19, 1993 Ray & Kenny's 40 20 Miller’s Merry Manor 27 33 Waldrop’s Fancy Fruits 27 33 Johnson’s Dairy Farm 26 34 High team series: Miller's Merry Manor 2093, Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu 2070, Johnson’s Dairy Farm 2030. High team game: Miller’s Merry Manor 744, Ray & Kenny's Super Valu 715, Johnson's Dairy Farm 704. High individual series: Marcia Lichtenbarger 468, Donna Wood 458, Nancy Noble 436. High individual game: Karen Johnson 187, Marcia Lichtenbarger 173, Donna Wood 163. No man does anything from a single motive.

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