The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 47, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 April 1994 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - APRIL 7, 1994

EDITORIALS

AS WE SEE OURSELVES Many publications, both newspapers and third class publications, hase made the decision to run “Personals” ads of one type or another. These are aimed at relationships . . . and judging from what many of them say ... all types of relationships. We do know of people who have met this way, with both good results and otherwise. We personally do not feature this type of advertising for individuals, but do get a kick out of glancing at them occasionally. What is interesting about this is to see how people “sec” themselves. Their impressions of their own looks and characteristics, often makes one wonder just what that individual is really like. And I guess, that is the purpose of the ad of this type, to create interest or get attention of the opposite sex. We just wonder if this is really the way a person sees themself or if it is a little imaginative to attract the attention they are seeking. Some descriptions have to bring a smile for one reason or another. These feature such expressions as: full bodied, passionate, attractive, professional, romantic, handsome, etc. They go on and on. Sometimes a little more down to earth is stated. We remember one that said “soft and cuddly, 5'5” 290 pounds"; another: “Needs Christian Male”; and “not perfect, but good". These probably are more honest assesments of one’s self than a lot of the spicedup terms and sayings intended mainly to attract attention to the advertisement. But it makes one wonder, how do we assess ourselves. Are we really honest in how we think of ourselves? Are we trying to hide facts we would rather others didn’t know 1 about us? Are we really truthful with ourselves and others? It is interesting to self-evaluate yourself. See if you present a true image of what you really want to be. People still have to live with themself all the time. How you project to others is important, but how you project to yourself is a real key to your feelings and beliefs. Try it some time, just think about who you really are and what your goals are and the best way to keep both focused in the right direction. Life is too great to just let it pass by without giving it a real good and true shot. As we grow older, a lot of these values become more and more evident. Do we really see ourselves as we want others to sec us? Think about it . . . and maybe do something about it. And as they always say . . . have a nice day, only make it day after day after day.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “Voter* Beware” It has been two years since the last School Board election which stopped the construction of a newmiddle school at John Glenn High School. In the past two years, a great deal of progress has been made. The School Board and administration have developed a plan for renovating Urey Middle School at a cost of approximately 5.5 million dollars. This represents approximately half the costs required to construct a new school and provides all the educational needs originally designed into the new school proposal. While sacrificing nothing educationally, preserving a building appraised at 3 million from destruction, and maintaining a tax rate of under 1991 rates, the administration and School Board are to be complimented for their work. They have developed a plan that provides stability to the school corporation and the communities for the next 20 plus years. The tax rate will allow for funding for future projects when required without burdening the taxpayers of this corporation. But beware! We must not forget how this task was achieved. The School Board of 1990-1992, which is still represented by Nilas Miller, Gene Knowlton and Dan Patrick, was actively pushing through the new school proposal in 1992. Dan Patrick stood alone against the new middle school proposal It is a loss to the community and the school corporation that he has chosen not to run for another term. Nilas Miller and Gene Knowlton have been very vocal in their objections to the renovation proposal, they remain committed to a new school proposal at whatever the expense to the communities and taxpayers. It is important that the voters of

this corporation realize the position of the candidates and the possible ramification from the outcome of the election depending upon which candidates are elected. The election of Nilas Miller. Gene Knowlton and Diane Davis could sway the School Board’s position back to the new school proposal that the communities fought so hard to stop. On the other hand, the election of Robert Schaeffer, Ben Smith and David Gensinger solidifies the School Board's present position and the renovation proposal. You will make a choice on May 3rd not only in the candidate of your choice but also in the direction of the School Board for the next two years. David Gensinger “Thank You” Let me thank all the citizens of our Senate district for their interest in the 1994 session of the Indiana General Assembly, which adjourned March 4. Citizen participation in the legislative process is essential to our form of government. Knowing how you felt about the issues was extremely valuable when bills addressing the issues came before the Senate. It is always a delight to see familiar faces when you’re away from home. I enjoyed the opportunity to visit with the young students who served as my pages and members of the various groups who toured our renovated State Capitol. Throughout the remainder of 1994, you may write me c/o the Indiana Senate, State of Indiana, 200 W . Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785, or call my Senate office toll-free at 1 -800-382-9467. Thanks again for your interest and encouragement. Whenever I can be of service, please do not hesitate to write or call. Sincerely, Kent Adams ^tate Senator

“Throw Away Money” Last March the Town of North Liberty paid for a gentleman to attend the Police Academy and paid his wages for three months while he was there. Why in the world did the Town spend over $5,000.00 and the man still is unemployed as an officer. There is an officer employed here now who has a business in town. When he is on duty he is either spending his time at his business or in Walkerton. He is considered a full time officer, but you can see him leave North Liberty between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m, to head for his full time job at South Bend. I think it's about time we stop wasting money and get an officer who wants to be on the job. Do we have money to throw away like this? If we do, then spend some of it encouraging businesses to move in our area. It seems Walkerton has no problems. North Liberty, I think you had better wake up and see that you are being ripped off. That is your tax dollars they are wasting for police coverage and we are not getting it. A Concerned Taxpayer “Trains” Sister Pat had a reservation on the Amtrack on Dyngus Day to return to Kingston, Washington. Instead of driving, we decided to take the South Shore. Pat, Greg, Roy and I left the South Bend station at 8:00 a.m. promptly. There were two carloads of people heading to the Cubs opening day and lots of young people on spring break. We bounced and swayed, adding more cars as we got closer to Chicago. By the time we arrived, we were up to eight cars. Arriving at the Randolph Station, everyone had to rush to the restrooms. The train was so crowded on the way in that one young man sat in the window between cars, sleeping all the way. Arriving, we took a cab to the Amtrack Station, where we got Pat and her luggage checked in. We then had lunch. Big Macs! We had about a three hour wait before she could board her train, the Empire Builder. We walked, chatted, read the paper and wandered the station. We got Pat on her tain, waved goodbye and returned to the South Shore station by another wild ride through Chicago by cab. These drivers are fearless. We then ate supper, gyros. These were good but messy. We boarded our train, taking coffee with us. Our train had 10 cars on it and we had to walk to the front two cars. We sat in the same car that we had arrived in that morning. This time we sat in the window seats. I found out that excuse me and I’m sorry are not in common usage in train travel locally. We arrived safe and sound in South Bend. We will miss Pat, but she was fretting about getting her garden planted. She said that she enjoyed meeting you all, but that she wouldn’t like to live here, too flat and too rural. Don’t forget the auction at St. Pat’s on Saturday, the 9th. I’ll be there, trying to get some good buys. Sincerely, Nedra Williams FUNDRAISER SECHEDULED FOR GROVERTOWN CONSERVATION CLUB The Grovertown Community Conservation Cub is having the second Scholarship Tenderloin Fry on April 9th. One dollar of every dinner sold will go to scholarships for Oregon-Davis High School scholarships. The first Tenderloin Fry fell short of the support we had hoped to get. We are hoping that the April 9th Fry will be much better attended. The Fry opens at 4:00 p.m. and will last until 8:00 p.m. The food is good and the portions are generous. Come join us and help our students to further their education. There is nothing better that we can do for them than to help them prepare for their future.

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The bowling team sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, were the champions of the Gutter Buster League at the Shady Lanes Bowling Alley. Team members pictured with their trophies are Justin Mallard, Ashlee Jackson and Ed Bogard. Not pictured is Mike Albert. Urey Middle School Lists 3rd Honor Roll The Urey Middle School third nine weeks honor roll has been released as follows: EIGHTH GRADE Distinguished Shawn Alspaugh Dan Cute Holly Gouker Jeremy Haag Amanda Hummel Blake Kiinedinst Ben Long Mellisa Lung Jake Pletcher Brian Snell Heidi Wasteney Regcular Lisa Bloomer Eric Gayweli Sarah Cole Julie Daube Brandee Easterday Melissa Griesinger Brandon Groves Crystal Halder Jason Hartsell Johanna Hathaway Michelle Holderread Brian Hostetler Darrick Kiinedinst Rachel Klug Aubrey Kronewitter Josh La Bosky Holly Legge Vicki Maze Shannon Parks Mary Pflugshaupt Jeremiah Rizek Corey Rough Scott Ruby Steve Ruby Jon Rundle Mike Skorup Jennifer White Shane Whitmer Brandon Wiles Josh Williams SEVENTH GRADE Distinguished Frank Engel Nick Matavich Bill Meyer Regular Adam Allsop Casey Butler Jamie Dolph Sarah Dooms Ryan Fair Stephen Fick Alissa Fuentes Lauren Gentry Jessica Griffin Stacy Hammond Danny Holmes Beth Honaker Marcus Houser Valerie Huguenard Brett Hulse Nicole Izdepski Rachel Lung Heather Miller Jennifer Newcomb Fay Nielsen Michelle Nowak Misty Paschen Amanda Payne

Lynna Potts Christopher Reeve Roberta Reinhold Andrew Schmeltz Brandon Schmidt Joe Spychalski Tom Stafford Craig Stedman Rebecca Strahm Jessica Traub Marcus Trusty Stacy Walter Tammy Wasteney Olivia Whitmer Bowing Suburban League March 31. 1994 Success Realty 16 8 Jack’s Citgo 13 II Bolze Service 13 11 Preferred Auto 13 11 Shady Lanes 10 14 J.D.’sPub 7 17 High team series: Shady Lanes 2430, J.D.’s Pub 2297, Jack’s Citgo 2265. High team game: Shady Lanes 823, 808, J.D.’s Pub 804. High individual series: James Egger 530, Jack Hammon 510. Roger Laßeresos. High individual game: Bill Miller 193, Chuck Hill 193, James Egger 191. Monday Night Ladles April 4, 1994 Reflections by Karen 74‘/i 45'/i Mouse’s Barber Shop 64 56 Shady Lanes 58 62 Ross Engineering 43% 76% High team series: Ross Engineering & Machine, Inc. 2580, Mouse’s Barber Shop 2494, Reflections by Karen 2468. High team game: Mouse’s Barber Shop 906, Ross Engineering & Machine, Inc. 895, Shady Lanes 847. High individual series; Donna Wood 500, Pam Calbe 444, Sandy Ross 444, Dene Hensley 409. High individual game: Donna Wood 175, Pam Cable 167, Sandy Ross 167, Marie Beem 157, Karen Haug 157, Dene Hensley 157. Friday Morning Coffee League April 1. 1994 Ray A Kenny's 77 51 Miller’s Merry Manor 76 52 Waldrop’s Fancy Fruits 57 71 Johnson's Dairy Farm 46 81 High team series: Miller’s Merry Manor 2105, Johnson’s Dairy Farm 2006, Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu 1983. High team game: Miller’s Merry Manor 753, Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu 698, Johnson’s Dairy Farm 688. High individual series: Carrol Miller 461, Candy Collins 455, Marcia Lichtenbarger 439. High individual game: Carrol Miller 191, Dene Hensley 167, Marcia Lichtenbarger 166, Nancy Noble 166. KOONTZ LAKE CONSERVATION CLUB TO OPEN CLUBHOUSE APRIL 9 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dipcrt will be hosts Saturday, April 9, at the opening of the Koontz Lake Conservation Clubhouse for the season. Pot luck will be at 6:00 p.m. Come and bring your friends.