The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 June 1994 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 30. 1994

L EDITORIALS I

DECISION NOT BY CHOICE We have heard much negative reaction to the plans of the Friends of the Fourth to move the annual 4th of July celebration festivities and fireworks from Place Park to the John Glenn High School site in Walkerton. This was not a decision made just to make a change. It was a change that had to be made if the 4th of July fireworks were to continue. It is as simple as that. Due to the crowds, the crowded conditions and the danger involved with fireworks, the move was necessitated by the fact that insurance factors ruled out the fireworks program as we have known it for so many years. In this crazy world we live in today, outside factors control so much of our lives, we must often obey their commands or suffer the consequences. Liability insurance was no longer available for the fireworks program in the crowded and congested area of Place Park. A change had to be made or the fireworks display dropped. The Friends of the Fourth have carried on the 4th of July tradition in Walkerton desite all kinds of adversities. For many years, the program was basically carried by the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club and the American Legion. As the years passed, the Chamber some time back, with the leadership at that time and dwindling working membership, just dropped out of this program. The Lions Club dwindled down to a few members and now is defunct. It became a task that others had to step in and do and for several years a committee was formed that basically spawned from these groups. But over the years, this too dropped off as people just didn’t want to continue to work on this program. Right now, the Friends of the Fourth is actually a group of four women doing all on their own. They are doing all the planning and financing and putting the celebration into motion all by themselves. They don’t deserve any criticisim . . . they deserve a lot of praise and thanks . . . and help wouldn’t hurt a thing! It will not be the same 4th of July celebration out of the park, but people can adjust and we hope will adjust to the new setup which very possibly the first year will have some real problems. Traffic, parking, commuting to and from . . . all will be different and when something changes, people always look for the negative aspects, not necessarily seeing the good points. Walkerton is still going to have their 4th of July program. Yes, it will be a little different, but we will still have it and the often ungrateful publfc'can andwfl! have to adjust to it. It still is a most popular place for thousands to come and see the fireworks display along with other activities each year. Let’s keep it that way and try and help it, not hinder it. Thanks, Friends of the Fourth, for continuing an institution!

WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (continued from Page 2) gency service, and are not supposed to do transfers. Attorney Holmes said that this is a policy decision that will have to be carefully considered since we are an emergency service. He added that if we are going to go beyond this, we should get recommendations from the volunteers and from the Council. It was decided to table a decision. The clerk said that we have been billing an EMT, that dropped out of class, for the fee. The EMT has not responded to the bills or notices. Attorney Holmes advised that this can be taken to small claims court. Gene Reese made the motion to do so. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Ed Walz, our insurance agent, has recommended that we need to increase our general liability coverage. We currently have an insurance limit of $500,000.00 with an annual premium of $10,945.00. Increased covereage would be Option 1 with $1,000,000.00 coverage — premium of $14,901.00 or Option 11 with $5,000,000.00 coverage — premium of $21,802.00. After some discussion, Gordon Hartsell made the motion to accept Option 1 this year, and try to work Option II into next year’s budget. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Gene Reese said that the Town sent the Chamber of Commerce a letter asking them if they would be willing to pay back a $33,000.00 loan that they were given to use for a five year period. He said that the money is currently earning around eight to nine hundred dollars a year

in interest, and it will probably go up to a thousand dollars a year. He asked if the Council would be willing to accept what they currently have on hand, approximately $26,000,00, as full payment. This loan is not due until 1997. In 1997 they could possibly have $30,000.00 that they could pay back to the Town. Walt Heil made the motion to wait for repayment on the loan until it is due in 1997. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried, with Gene Reese abs.aining. Gordon Hartsell said that the Little League Park is currently being maintained by the Park Department, Hartsell has heard that the Park Department is considering not maintaining the park any more. President Rizek suggested that the Park Department needs to talk to those in charge of the Little League to see if an agreement can be reached. The clerk was instructed to send a letter to the Park Board asking them to come to the first meeting of the month, and to also submit minutes of their meetings. Gaims 515 through 580 for $84,483.30 and Payroll Docket dated 5-25-94 for $19,109.27 were accepted on a motion by Walt Heil. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. ON BETHEL’S DEAN’S UST One hundred fifty students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 1994 Spring semester at Bethel College. To receive recognition on the Dean’s List, a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average with 12 or more semester hours. Those students and their hometowns include: Cindi Holm, North Liberty; and Kathleen Fox, Walkerton.

Epsilon Chi Tri Kappa Awards Four Scholarships THE Walkerton Epsilon Chi chapter of Tri Kappa is pleased to announce the annual scholarship winners of 1994. Bk* % Steve Snell, son of Lew and Josie Snell of Walkerton, was awarded the Marjorie Eller Memorial Scholarship in the amount of SBOO.OO. >Steve plans on attending Purdue .University to major in engineering. t * . .1 ■k. ^Bi Rebecca Van Wechel, daughter of Richard and Barbara VanWeche! of Walkerton, was awarded the Elizabeth Orcutt Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $600.00. She plans on attending the University of Dayton and Major in music therapy. * wB A’iM Sadie Pairitz, daughter of Jon and Tammy Pairitz of Walkerton, was awarded the Epsilon Chi Membership Scholarship in the amount of $250.00. She plans on attending Ambassador College majoring in computer information systems. CENTURY 21 S ASSOCIATES Named to C-21 Top 21 Sales Assoc for North Central Indiana Member 1993 Quality Service Award Winning Office List With Ms Because Buyers BUY FROM BRIAN] Bus 936-7622 Home 586-7022

$ B & * .. s , Brent Hostrawser, son of Randall and Pat Guinns, deceased, and John and Betty Hostrawser of Walkerton, has been awarded the other half of the Epsilon Chi Memberhsip Scholarship in the amount of $250.00. Brent will be attending the University of Notre Dame majoring in aerospace engineering. Epsilon Chi Chapter would like to thank everyone who has donated to our projects to help make these monies possible. God bless! COUPLE CELEBRATES 65TH ANNIVERSARY June 26, 1994 will never be forgotten by the Calvin Kronks. George and Wilda Henry, Roger and Marge Kronk attended church in North Liberty. After church we were told that they were taking us to the Balloon Wurks at the Holiday Inn in Plymouth, where we met LaMarr and Dorothy Kronk to help us celebrate our 65th wedding anniversary. We appreciated the beautiful flowers and the white cake. Roger had volunteered to drive the van. He was soon very aware of that trip. The roads were covered with water after the mornjDßXainSe ~ ' A big thank you to* all six of our family. It was a day never to be forgotten. Many thanks for everything. We love you, Dad and Mom Kronk NOTICE There will not be a North Liberty Community Center Board meeting July 4, on account of the holiday. The next meeting will be August 1 at 7:30 p.m.

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R.E.A.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N. L. United Methodist Church Phone 656-3916 the day prior for reservations. Walkerton Youth Building Phone 586-7600 the day prior for reservations. JULY 4 - 8 MONDAY Independence Day, all sites are closed TUESDAY Pineapple juice Meatloaf with gravy Mashed potatoes California blend Dinner roll with margarine All American apple pie Milk, tea, coffee 42 grams fat/124 milligrams cholesterol WEDNESDAY Peach nectar BBQ pork on bun Potato salad Dill pickle spear Apricots Milk, tea, coffee 18 grams fat/38 milligrams cholesterol THURSDAY Apple juice Chicken tortilla casserole Spanish rice Mexican corn Whole wheat bread with margarine Pineapple Milk, tea, coffee 30 grams fat/101 milligrams cholesterol FRIDAY Orange juice Jumbo beef hot dog on bun with ketchup, mustard, onions and relish Fresh broccoli salad Fruit cocktail in red gelatin Milk, tea, coffee 26 grams fat/48 milligrams cholesterol RECEIVES DEGREE AT UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS Th* University of Indianapolis conferred 649 undergraduate and graduate degrees and four honorary doctorates during its 89th Annual Commencement April 30. Dr. Allen P. Splete, national president of the Council of Independent Colleges, delivered the keynote address and received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree. Receiving a bachelor of science degree, was Erin D. Ruff, of Walkerton.