The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 August 1994 — Page 4

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — AUGUST 4, 1994

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BITS AND PIECES The summertime is a much lighter time for a weekly newspaper. With no school activities, very little club or organization functions, and an overall vacation attitude, things have a tendency to lighten up considerably in the heat of the summer. Consequently, a couple of columns we have written to appear as editorials, were withheld due to space limitations. We would like to touch a few of these bases now. Os course the big news this summer has been the O. J. Simpson situation. This unbelieveable story has unfolded right before our eyes and with the celebrity status of the man involved, the money he is worth, and the always over-hungry media, this has almost turned into a circus. Certainly, no one case has received any more news and views for many years than this one and it really is just beginning. Regardless of whether Simpson is guilty or not-guilty, the theatrics of this case are such that even a good script writer couldn’t hardly imagine such a happening without it being judged just highly fictional. And the trial is yet to come. We have our opinions just as do most people, but one thing is evident whether guilty or not, the money involved does create a different situation for a person of this stature over what an average person would be able to do in court. You might have to admit when this is all over, that money might just buy the man his freedom in the end. With the calendar now showing August, it won’t be long until school bells ring again. It seems like just yesterday the last school year ended, but here we are ready to go again. Both John Glenn and the Oregon-Davis Schools have the opening and registrations schedules in this issue and come next Monday, the fall sports will begin with the actual playing dates not very far behind. It isn’t impossible for the older people to remember when school started after Labor Day and finished before Memorial Day. That was before all the vacations were programmed into the schedules. Also at this time of year, fairs and festivals are prevelant. Next week the annual Potato Creek Festival will unfold in North Liberty on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. At the same time, the Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival is underway in Nappanee, and of course this week is the St. Joseph County Fair with the other surrounding counties having just completed their annual fairs. The Indiana State Fair also starts next week, truly a sign that school days are just around the corner. Another item of hot discussion among sports fans is the upcoming baseball strike that is set for next week. Unless something radical happens real soon, for the eighth time there will be work action in major league baseball. Sometimes this is very hard for the average fan to understand. With a minimum salary of $109,000 now and asking for considerably more, plus other benefits, it sometimes is hard for a person working for $15,000 - $20,000 - $25,000 a year to understand how these players can expect more. And also is there a number of teams in bad financial trouble? It would seem there has to be something to the small market teams having problems with salaries skyrocketing in recent years to where many players make more for one game that a working person makes in a year! And yet the average fan is the one paying the bill and will continue to pay the bill. It is a hard situation for many to grasp, but big money does all the talking now and big money is what it is all about. If there is a good thing about the strike, in a personal view, it will be not having to hear “The Hawk” and “Wimpy” do the telecast of White Sox ballgames. These two almost insult the intelligence of the average fan with their over-analysing of every hitter and pitch in the game. Sometimes it is just as well to not talk so much. A lot of news comes out of Washington all the time, but still the big news is the health care reform. Even though no one has come up with what must be considered a perfect plan, at least some attention is being given to it now. For one who has suffered through a lot of insurance situations, it can’t come too quickly. Since being diagnosed with cancer in late 1989, yours truly has had no less than 15 increases in health care insurance, now paying an amount that is completely unrealistic and unaffordable. And it seems that the medical profession likes to blame the insurance industry and the insurance industry likes to blame the medical profession. Maybe both sides will have to give a little in the end, but something has to be done for many who are in a situation similiar to yours truly. At present it is costing me over $4.00 per hour based on a 40 hour work week, and it goes up consistently if any claims are filed. Enough for now, we hope to be bringing you our views on a regular basis again as the busy time of the year approaches, the start of school and the end of the summer vacation season.

REGISTRATION CONTINUES AT ANCILLA Registration for fall semester at Ancilla College will continue through August 10, without a late registration charge. Students can register from August 10 through August 29, with a late penalty charge. Registration is on Tues-

days and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Evening registration will be on Tuesday, August 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Financial aid is available for eligible students registering late. For further information, call the Student Services Office at 936AMR

Voice Os The People “Impreaaive Program” Anyone who is a veteran and belongs to Post 189 would have been proud of their S.A.L. Squadron last Sunday. They honored the veterans that made possible the things they enjoy today. It was a very touching and commemorative program. The food was out of this world and plenty of it. Those who didn’t attend, it was your loss. The whole idea was spearheaded by Gary Clark (who is the S.A.L. Chaplain), who had one heck of a program all lined up. He was backed by a lot of good volunteers also. But credit goes where credit is due. So Gary, a special thanks to you and your S.A.L. group. I for one am deeply grateful and appreciate the honor you bestowed upon us and our departed comrades. It’s guys like you that make it all worth while. Something else a lot of people don’t know about Gary Clark. Around Christmas time, Gary and his wife, Mary, spend countless hours and money to try to get a pool tournament together to help the needy and misfortunate. He and Mary have come up with hundreds of dollars for the cause. They even wrap the presents and sometimes deliver them. He told me a long time ago he didn’t want any recognition for his part in that endeavor. I think that people should know because Christmas isn’t that far away and if you see Gary and Mary out beating the bushes, give them a hand. They deserve it. Bill Flaugher It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels he is worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who created him. — Abraham Lincoln (The following family-owned paper was donated to the Walkerton Historical Society by Leah Pickavet, granddaughter of J. L. Cochran.) “Biography Os Pb*e Creek Arbor A.0.0.G.” In the summer of 1904, John Livingston with his assistants, Frank Henderson of Sumption Prairie, came to this locality and began the work of interested people in the Gleaner Organization. Driving with horse and buggy from place to place, they secured the interest of a few people who accompanied them to other neighbors and friends who, finally seeing the benefits of Protection, Benevolence and Fraternity, decided to enter the Gleaner fold and the result was the issuing, on October 28th, 1904, of a Charter and the organizing of Pine Creek Arbor, with 13 members. From amont these 13 members the following officers were chosen: Chief Gleaner, William Bellinger; Vice Chief Gleaner, Emma Wolff; Secretary-Treasurer, Nelson Hershberger; Chaplain, Fredric* Bellinger; Conductor, Adam Wolff, Conductoress, Louisa Wolff; InnerGuard, Lena Wallace; and Other Guard, Charles Wolff. With the 13 members as a neucleus Pine Creek Arbor started the work of building Gleaner Protection, Benevolence and Fraternity to such propostions that the finals results will only be known in HESTERS CABIN BED & BREAKFAST PwcsW Night Or Wotkond In Our 1830 RoMorod Log Houso (Reservations Only) 71880 St. Rd. 23, Walkerton

the days of Yet-to-be. For several years by meeting at the homes of the members interest was maintained and from time to time new members were added. In 1912 William Byers having moved to this locality, entered the Gleaner work as a Field organizer and secured quite a large class of new members for the Arbor. The membership now had become too large to be conveniently accomodated in a private home, therefore, it became necessary to secure a larger meeting place. After due consideration of the Officers and members a building was purchased in 1913 and moved to the Flack grove, one half mile north of Walkerton. Companion Flack having agreed to donate the ground as long as used for Gleaner purposes. Having a home seemed to create more enthusiasm among the Companions and still more new members were added and a Dramatic Degree team was organized with Mrs. Palmer Landon as Instructoress. Mr. Landon being at that time State Manager. The Arbor continued to forge ahead and a Ruth Degree team was added. Both teams became quite popular and were frequently called upon to exemplify the work in surrounding Arbors. New members continued to unite with us and it was decided to secure other quarters in which to meet. After considerable discussion it was decided to sell the building in Flack’s grove and purchase one in the Town of Walkerton. A building in Walkerton was STAR-TELA SERVICES Tel-Marketing Services SURVEY WORK SET APPOINTMENTS Phon« (219) 656-3924

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purchased with the understanding that it was to be moved from the grounds on which it stood within one year, but, owing to a difficulty in securing other ground the building was again sold and the Arbor rented the Daugherty Hall for a few years. (continued next week) AUGUST FEST The Tracy United Methodist Church will start their August Festival Saturday, August 13th with an old fashioned country breakfast. The menu will include homemade biscuits and gravy, potatoes, eggs, ham, sausage, fruit juice, etc. Breakfast begins at 7:00 serving until 11:00 a.m. A flea market, farm produce wagon and bake sale will begin selling their wares at 8:00 to ? A lunch will also be available from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. A silent auction will be held to sell a handmade afghan made by Louise Gloor, and the U.M.Y.F. is planning fun games for the kids. Craft and flea market vendors are welcome to set up a display on the Church grounds for a SIO.OO donation. For information to reserve a spot, call 586-7705. SENIOR CARD CLUB RESULTS The Walkerton Senior Card Club news for last week had the following winning, Tuesday in euchre it was, first, Katie Capes, Marilyn Stull and Helen Rollins all tied with 67 points while Donna Sherland was fourth with 63. In pinochle on Thursday, Sandy Youdbulis won with 657; second, Marilyn Stull 641; third, Helen Verkier 592; and fourth, Cheryl Rizek 567. Liberty Electric FARM St HOME Electric Wiring & Repair Heating & Refrigeration Well & Pump Service ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR PLUMBING REPAIRS APPLIANCE REPAIR 24 Hour Emergency Service CALL 656-8888