The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 February 1994 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - FEBRUARY 17, IW4

Voice Os The People “Stertcyde” Our community is once again being asked to locate an infectious medical waste treatment facility within our borders. As the Town Council vote draws near there are some issues which need to be addressed that do not necessarily concern the company itself. Residents were told at the last Town Board meeting that the special meeting February 17, 1994 will be for a vote on Stericycle. We were told that only new information concerning Stencycle will be heard, because they had enough information on which to base their decision. and they didn't want the process slowed by old arguments. We were also told that it did not matter how they voted because Stericycle violates no restrictions for light industrial. The Industrial Park Board can invite them in. sell their representative land, and apply for a permit. Residents have no say. During the course of this two year old debate, both sides have various scientific data to prove their arguments for and against. It is easy for a person with no stake in this to give an opinion. One has to wonder if it were going up in their community how they would interpret the same data. Dr. Plain’s comment of 'no smokestack no pollution' borders on the inane. What is 700,000 pounds of 'adequately' treated trash in a landfill? And, how close does he live to North Liberty; close enough to be affected by the traffic, the noise, and the smell such a facility might create? There are others who live in town that support a move by the Industrical Park Board to bring this waste treatment plant to North Liberty. One group is the Chamber of Commerce Board. I have questions as to why a group which also supports a growing tourist industry would want trash in North Liberty. The Chamber does hold shares in the Industrial Park, invested money, and though most everyone agrees that some kind of industrial base is needed, why would the Board support an industry which could very well hurt another? The town itself has a vested interest in seeing the Industrial Park succeed. It financed the water, sewer and electrical lines into the Park. Certainly the Town can’t afford for the Industrial Park to go bankrupt. But, at what costs will they continue to support the direction the Industrial Park Board seems headed, when, by their own admission, they have little or no control as to what happens within the area of the Park itself? And, if the Town Board itself has no say, where does that leave residents who voted them into office, and pay the taxes? There is more at stake here than an infectious medical waste treatment facility moving into our town. Voters are losing the one thing they have: their right to a voice. The clamor about jobs, the down playing of potential problems, threats of North Liberty going broke, are all being used to silence those who see a different direction for our community, one without trash. Those who oppose Stericycle live in this community also. We too have an interest in seeing our town thrive, and a right to express our opinions This is. after all, still America where one person, no matter how much they own, casts one vote. Jami Vanderßossche “DM You Know” • Stericycle is an infectious medical waste treatment facility? • The LaPorte County Medical Society, an organisation of County Physicians, passed a resolution unanimously opposing the Stericycle facility? • Mayor Robert Behler of Michigan City, acknowledged that

a Stericycle plant in Michigan City could hurt the city’s ability to draw in other business? • Governor Evan Bayh said about the facility locating in Michigan City that, "We feel pretty strongly that if there's not substantial public backing, then it's not appropriate. We don’t want to force these things on anybody." • A petition list was generated that showed overwhelming opposition to Stericycle locating here? • Dr. John Gales of Michigan City, observed that the Stericycle facility will end up with "Whatever the hospital dumps, nobody knows what kinds of diseases were going to get in here. Think twice before you accept Stericycle into this community?” • Do we have proof that Stericycle currently recycles any infectious medical waste at any of their plants? • Where will Stericycle landfill their infectious medical waste? Will it be Prairie View? • Could a power surge from the high tension towers cause an electrical malfunction? What will they do with the medical waste at the site? • Did you know Stericycle did not have the common courtesy to respond to the Town Board's requested phone message and mailings over the last several months? • The North Liberty Town Board is going to vote on this issue on February 17, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Voice your opinion! Jeffrey Holtz House For Sale By Owner “Petitions” On February 10, 1994, we the undersigned, along with two members of the North Liberty Town Board, reviewed the petitions opposing Stericycle locating a facility in our community. We ask that the Town Board members take these numbers into consideration before making their decision on the Stericycle issue. Number of signatures from North Liberty — 578. Number of signatures from the surrounding areas — 314. Total number collected opposing Stericycle — 892. Deborah Clark Lisa Jaworski Karen Feitz “Pancakea Ac Sausage" The place to be next Sunday morning is St. Pat's for pancakes and sausage. Dennis Holland, of Holland's Plumbing & Heating, reminded me of the breakfast. It's a good think that he did. Lately the days all seem to be the same. Must be old age. Last Monday we went to the Walkerton Sale Barn looking for a girl duck for Quackers, our boy duck. 1 really wanted a Rouen and all they had were Mallards. Do any of you have a large girl duck? Give us a call. There were a lot of puppies and I almost weakened and I was sorely tempted to take one home. We need a new dog but 1 want to wait later in the year. If you like good buscuits and gravy try the Famous Diner. We had some on Sunday. I'm going to have to give Bill my biscuit recipe, though for great big biscuits. Don't forget that the swinging seniors are still playing cards at Al’s Diner Tuesdays at noon. There is plenty of room for more card sharks. I lost last week to Phil and Dick. I will get even this week. Myrtle Smith is progressing quite nicely with her new hip. Morris Searfoss is able to be out and about, and Josephine Smith is home and recovering. It is time to be thinking about planting garden. 1 found some seeds and got to thinking about what I wanted to raise, and then I went into the basement and saw all my cabbages It is enough to make me have second thoughts. It will be nice to start plowing and planting again. I sold or gave away most of my produce last year and now I need to can some this year. I

can’t understand why there is so much hunger in our country when all people need is a small plot of ground and labor. Maybe we are getting to be a "gimme" country instead of "I can do it myself' nation. Keep happy. Sincerely, Nedra Williams TRI KAPPA NEWS Zeta Pi Tri Kappa of North Liberty held their regular meeting on Wednesday, Febraury 9, at the North Liberty Community Building. The meeting started at 7:00 p.m. with an education program about the Marshall County Reading Council. Through this program they help children become more interested in reading and to become creative writers. The Council will be holding reading program in our area on Saturday, April lb at John Glenn High School. The business meeting started at 7:35. After the opening songs, verse and roll call, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer gave her report followed by the corresponding secretaries report. The charity committee reported that they gave out fruit baskets, gift certificates and toys, to the local shut-ins and needy for Christmas. They are planning a program for the April meeting. We were reminded by Sue Crone that the State Scholarship applicants are due down state by February 28. The major fund raiser is progressing well and will be held on Tuesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Liberty Community Building. There will be local entertainment and a sandwich and salad bar. After the old and new business was discussed,m the chapter had a review of the winter Crosskeys. The next meeting will be held in Tuesday, March 8, at 6:30. There will be a dinner and a fine arts program in honor of our 25th anniversary. The business meeting closed at 8:45 followed by a Valentine Party with a gift exchange. Refreshments were served by Joyce Liggett and Vai Stewart. UREY STUDENTS ATTEND FREE SKATING PARTY Two hundred forty-eight of Urey Middle School’s 302 students earned the opportunity to attend a free skating party at the Plymouth Skating Palace on Thursday, February 10. These students qualified for the award by meeting at least one of the following criteria for the second nine week grading period: perfect attendance, honor roll, improvement of grades in two classes, or by teacher recommendation. Urey’s extra-curricular account covered all costs of this special award. Staff members assisted in this event and even got a chance to put on their "roller skating legs!" Urey students who qualify for the third nine week improvement list will have a pizza party to look forward to in April. TWO AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST AT VALPARAISO UNIV. Two area students, Trish Bottorff, of Walkerton, and Kelly Bradford, of Hamlet, have been named to the Dean's List at Valparaiso University for the Fall Semester 1993. Valparaiso University was founded in 1859 and purchased in 1925 by the Lutheran University Association. It is a nationally-recognized institution of higher education, serving approximately 3,b00 students through its Colleges of Arts and Sciences. Business Administration, Engineering, and Nursing. Christ (honors) College. School of Law, and Graduate and Evening Division.

GLENN IS 7-0 FOR ANOTHER N.S.C. TITLE The John Glenn Falcons put the real cap on the Northern State Conference crown Friday night winning a 68-45 decision over LaVille to make it a clean conference mark, 7-0 this season. A title had already been assured but going through the seven game schedule undefeated puts the frosting on the cake. The victory raised the record of Gordon Mosson's Falcons to 16-2 on the season and was the Falcons 10th straight win since dropping the championship game of the Plymouth Holiday Gassic Tourney in December. The Falcons just had too many guns for the Lancers. The senior dominated club really put the game out of reach in the second quarter after LaVille stayed within two points in the opening quarter thanks to Jon Berger, who has developed into one of the area's better scorers this season. For Glenn, with 3-pointers by Jayson Kincaid and Jason Groves leading the way, the Falcons held a slim 14-12 lead after one period of play. In the second quarter, the game was dominated by Glenn as Kincaid popped in four more baskets and Steve Snell added six points with Toby Gardner netting five as the Falcons outscored their hosts 22-8 to make it a 36-20 margin at halftime. LaVille did show some offensive balance and attack in the third period, coming back with 18 points to nip the margin by two, but the Falcons were not going to be denied as Kincaid had another seven markers in this stanza, giving him 20 for the night. It was 52-38 after three and the Falcons coasted home with ail the players seeing playing time on the way to the 23 point margin of victory. Kincaid’s 20 came on eight baskets, two of them treys, and two of two from the foul line. Gardner and Groves each reached double digits as they had 17 and 11 respectively. Berger paced the losers with 16 while Ross had 10 for the other double digit total. Two Games Thia Weekend The Falcons will have two games this weekend, both big on the schedule. The Friday game will be big because it will be the final home appearance for the eight senior boys on the Glenn team as Parent-Senior Night will be observed as Argos comes to town. The Dragons have been a struggling team this year. On Saturday night, the Falcons will travel to North Judson to play a very strong Bluejay team that to date has only lost one time. Tipoff for both B-Team games is set for 6:30 p.m. BOX SCORE Glenn (g ft fta p tp Gardner 71 11 17 Snell 3 2 2 1 8 Lichtenbarger 0 12 0 1 Groves 3 4 6 2 11 Kincaid 8 2 2 1 20 Walls 0 0 0 0 0 Fisher 10 0 12 Savoie 0 0 0 0 0 Medich 1 2 4 2 5 Wiegand 1 2 2 0 4 Hostrawser 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 24 14 19 8 68 LaVlOe Ross 5 0 0 1 10 Lipp 3 0 0 2 6 Beach 31237 Martin 1 0 0 4 2 Berger 7 2 2 2 16 Richardson 0 0 0 1 0 Kitchen 0 0 0 1 0 Dill 0 0 0 1 0 Johnson 10022 Biessler 1 0 0 0 2 Calvin 0 0 0 0 0 Berger 00000 Vanßlaricom 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 21 3 4 17 45 3-point goals: LaVille 0; Glenn 6, Kincaid 2, Gardner 2, Groves 1, Medich 1 Score By Quarter* Glenn 14 36 52 68 LaVille 12 20 38 45

Glenn J.V. Splits Games Glenn's junior varsity boys bas ketball team defeated Marian 30 to 23 on February 4th. The Falcon’s second half play produced the victory outscoring the visitors 21 to 12. Rebounding was also a key as Glenn out-rebounded Marian 22 to 12. Dave Guseilla collected ten himself to go along with 4 points Landon Weigand and Doug Hill scored 8 points each. Others scoring for Glenn are as follows: Ed Pontius 4 pts.; Walter, Lidgard and Levandowski each scored a basket Glenn battled for three overtime^ against LaVille February 11 before a controversial decision ended tht game in the Lancers favor 55 to 54 Glenn jumped to an early 22 to 11 halftime lead before LaVille storm ed back in the third quarter to take a 29 to 27 advantage with one quarter to play. The Falcons scored the final fivt points of regulation to knot the score at 38 before LaVille missed a: the buzzer to send the game into the first overtime period. Rush Slater came up with a big steal and basket to set up the tied score of 42 to 42 to send the Falcons int< overtime number two. Tony Lid gard scored all five of Glenn's points in the second extra period which ended in a47 all score. La Ville built a three point lead with 6 seconds left and was on the line for a free throw and the bonus. LaVilk missed the first free throw re bounded by Lidgard, dribbled th< length of the court and buried for a three pointer just before time ex pired. What followed was a technica called on a Glenn player sending LaVille to the line to hit the secon of a two shot foul. Referees walked off the court signifying the end of the game. Much discussion followed on the ruling of which overtime period the technical fret throw should count toward, but tht decision was to end the game with the score LaVille 55, Glenn 54. Glenn will play Argos and North Judson this Fnday and Saturday a 6:30. The Argos game will be a home while North Judson will bt away. R.E.A.L. SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON Monday Harold Schweder d the books and welcomed everyoi with Hazel having the prograr Hazel told some jokes that ever one enjoyed and had prayer. Or of the jokes, "Did you hear abo the pasta diet? You walk pas bakery store and walk pasta it cream shop without stopping." On Tuesday Betty Clapper rt ported the REAL Services will I sending out a newsletter. Th should be interesting news for all us. Doris Taylor has volunteerc to give the program the next tv. weeks. She is new here. Wednesday Jessie Schaeffer ha the program with short stories ar thoughts. Neighborhoods wer friendlier when we had clotheslim instead of clothes dryers. Thursday Mr. Gwin had the pn gram with February being pres; dents' month, 42 different men two were Federalists, four Repul licans, 4 Wigs, 15 Democrats, an 17 Republicans. He told us tht different presidents, why they bt came president and how long the served as president. Also vanou things about each president. Thnext week of February he told u about the presidents and their pet 1 * Friday we had our regular sing a long with Venice Walz at tht piano. Evadene Platz was ill s get well Evadene. Announcements: Tax lady «i be here February 23 from 10:0 am. until she finishes. Anyone over 60 years that needs help or taxes, she will be free help for you Bring last years tax forms with you A hot idea: The Eastern Ex change Hotel in Boston was the first public building to be heated bv steam, back in 1846.,