The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 15, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 August 1994 — Page 2

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 25, 1994

2

GOOD FOR THE GOOSE . . . There is an old saying, "What’s good for the goose is good for the gander too”. It seems as if the world we Americans live in is getting further and further away from this thought. It seems to be escalating in many areas as the gap seems to widen between the haves and the have nots. A large part of the trouble is our lawmakers. Despite the fact that these people come from the ranks, and maybe someday will return to the ranks, the rules, regulations and lifestyles are considerably different. If the people who made the laws in most instances would have to live within the same guidelines, maybe somethings would be different. Don’t think for one minute that our legislators haven’t taken good care of themselves. They in many ways operate under a different set of standards and laws as long as they are serving in that capacity. And don’t bet on the time after office when it comes. They are well taken care of in that respect also. Maybe some things would be different if this group did not have their exemptions, exceptions, special perks, expanded benefits, etc. If they had to battle the everyday world like the people they are governing, maybe they would see things a little differently. There is no doubt the thought and feeling of what’s best for them is prevalent in the minds of many, so many in fact that sharing the same lifestyle as their constituents is often done in words only. Why else would so many of these people spend many times more to acquire a job than the job pays? This couldn’t and wouldn’t happen in the business world. It is too bad that running our country, state, county and even down to the local level can’t be done without the strong political influence. W'hat ever happened to being ruled and governed by Americans instead of Democrats and Republicans. To support or oppose something just because of a political party affiliation is absolutely ridiculous. Does this division of people happen in all walks of life? No. Republicans, Democrats, and any other affiliates you may have live along side by side in the world today, in the work place, participate in special events, athletic events, schools, churches, etc. You don’t go to church and ask which side of the isle the Republicans set on or at the bailgame which side the Democrats are seated. You go with a different purpose in mind and this type of view is non-existent in most things we do. Why can’t it be so in trying to do what is best for the people of our land. We are proud to be Americans and we are always proud when our nation stands out in this world whether it be in athletic competition, space programs, science, humanitarism, or what. However, we are also first in several negative things do to our lifestyles and ideas. For the leading nation of the world, we do have some real shortcomings that need to be taken care of and this will happen only by Americans, not by one-sided views of Democrats, Republicans and special interest groups. It is time the gap narrows between the haves and the have nots and we all live by the same set of rules and standards. What is good for the goose is good for the gander too! LET THE S GOOD TIMES ROLL! Mi J Sign Up For Fall Leagues Now! [call 586-385o|^Mt | TEAM MEETINGS FOR ANY INTERESTED PERSON MEN Monday, August 29, 9:15 p.m. oliS Tuesday, August 30, 6.45 p.m. —■ Thursday, August 25, 6:45 p.m. LADIES Monday, August 29, 6:45 p.m. SENIORS Wednesday, August 31, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, Friday, August 26, 9:39 a.m. 2:00 p.m. MIXED YQUTH CALL OUT Wednesday, August 31, 9:15 p.m. Saturday, August 27 Sunday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. g ; oo am . . 12:00 Noon SHADY LANES 508 Roosevelt Rd. Walkerton, Ind.

Voice Os The People “I Erred" I said something that was incorrect in my last letter. The horseshoe pits on Adams Street still belong to the Walkerton Community. This brings up the question, why don’t we get a horseshoe team going? We talked about it on time during the Fourth of July, many years ago. I know that there are many of you who still pitch horseshoes. I might even join a team. 1 put up stakes in our yard and then Greg took his shoes home. I keep looking at auctions for a new pair but they are usually sold for a higher price than I want to pay. So folks get to talking and maybe we can get a group together. The Starlite will be opening at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the 27th, for breakfast. Their dining room is ready to start serving meals. Parking is both available in the back and the front of the restaurant. Family dining is available. We have been visiting local festivals this summer and it is our opinion that The Great Pumpkin Festival is one of the best. In both available booths and crowd attendance. The committee will have a new event this year, the selection of a teenage Miss Pumpkin. We will still have our Little Miss Pumpkin contest. Mr. Mahlon Jacob has graciously donated his building for both contests. Thank you for yuor continued interest in the Town of Walkerton Mr. and Mrs. Jacobi The Fowl Farm of the Roy Williams has acquired another turkey. Before we went to the livestock auction Monday night, we agreed that we didn’t need another fowl friend, but we would take the truck just in case. We came home with a 50 pound turkey. We thought that he wouldn’t be able to get along with our other boys, so we put him in a pen with some young chickens, he flew up to their roost. This morning we caught him consorting with Goblette. Robert is now associating with Jeff and Ichabod in the field. Remember to buy W.I.N. Books and Pumpkin raffle tickets. Sincerely, Nedra Williams Jill Savage and children, from New Hampshire, flew into Chicago and visited her sister, Gina Morgan and family. They spent four days with their parents Ray and Pat Carbiener. Sunday noon, 32 people from Walkerton, South Bend, Mishawaka and North Liberty visited with the family. A fun time was had by all. Dori-Ann Rothwell, Jackson, Mississippi, visited in the home of Mary McCombs, of Walkerton, recently. 5- - seamless guttei^^-^} SOFFIT & FACIA j VANDERHEYDEN H EAVESTROUGH SERVICE J Cali 288-7719 ' SALYER REALTY BRUCE SALYER Broker-Appraiser 586-7753 MLS MEMBER SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA AND MARSHALL COUNTY 44s 1

The Independent-News Publication Number 261460 ROBERT E. URBIN, EDITOR & PUBLISHER INDEPENDENT-NEWS CO., PUBLISHING CO. 601-03 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana 46574-1294 Telephone (219) 586-3139 PUBLICATION TIME: Thursday of Each Week COPY DEADLINE: Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Second Class Postage Paid At Walkerton, Indiana 46574 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 25‘ Per Copy; $9.00 Per Year (SI.OO Extra If Mailed Out Os State)

PRE-SEASON HARVEST ' I H* : » J 9 These 24 and 27 pound pumpkins had to be taken off the vine before they had a chance to mature in order to make room for a mobile

LAST ROUNDUP Stillwell 369-1025 FAMILY DINING Beer — Liquor — Wine amatuer hour WSW karaoke systems EVERY FRIDAY Sing-Along To Music Videos Oldies, Country, And Classics Hits From 1 \ The 50's To Present FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL - FISH FRY All You Can Eat - With Salad Bar SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL - PRIME RIB With Salad Bar Included Welco Restaurant U.S. 6 E, Walkerton 586-2972 CARRY-OUT OR DINE IN 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS 2 Tapping. s^^9s 2 LARGE PIZZAS 3 Toppings $1595 ® BROASTED CHICKEN 15 Pieces Chicken — 12 Pieces Broasted Potatoes All For sggs Offer Geoa Thru Sept. S, IBM

home. Blanche Swihart, of Avon Park, formerly of North Liberty, kwas the gardener. NOTICE The North Liberty Elementary School would like to apologize to Danny Mosley who was a 4th grade student last year. Danny made the 4th nine week and second semester honor roll for the 1993-94 school year and his name was omitted from the honor roil list. JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R JOHNSON Certified Insurance Counselor DONNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Call (219)586-2580 Koontz Lake