The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 October 1994 — Page 6

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - OCTOBER 8, 1994

| EDITORIAL

BITS AND PIECES This weekend is the time for “The Great Pumpkin Festival” in Walkerton. Now in its 11th year, this festival has grown to be quite an attraction for Walkerton in the early Fall season. One of the main hopes of the committee in charge and all the interested people who will visit, is the weather. Sometimes earh October is a beautiful as you will find . . . sometimes it isn't so nice. The weatherman is very fickle and this time of year can offer about any combination you want from hot to cold, wet to dry. We hope the weather reflects true fall weather in Northern Indiana and gives everyone a nice, pleasant weekend. And have you noticed . . . probably with a little disappointment as well as appreciation, the leaves are beginning to turn and we are about to have our annual fall explosion of color. You can say what you want about other areas, but Indiana and our very close neighbor to the north, Michigan, can offer just about as much color and fall splendor as any place in the nation. All you have to do is take advantage of it. Jumping around, this also is Homecoming Week for John Glenn High School. This is always a big and happy time for the students of a high school, as they get involved in the many activities of the celebration of homecoming. Os course, it is always best if everything goes according to Hoyle, including a win in the annual football game. But never-the-less, win or lose, this presents a unique opportunity for the schools and for school spirit. Programs and activities such as this go a long way hand-in-hand with a good education and upbringing, something that is not present in all areas in today’s world. We wish all John Glenn students, the faculty, parents and friends, a happy and fun homecoming week that has now been going on for several days. Fall brings out another event that happens at least every other year. That is the fall election. This year, even though no presidential election will head the slate, the November 8 election will mean a lot to a lot of people. This trickles right down to local Town Council elections. Both Walkerton and North Liberty will be electing two trustees to fill terms that expire at the end of the year. Some years back, a staggered election was set-up to assure that an all-new Town Council couldn’t result. Two seats will be voted on this year and the other three seats, clerk-treasurer, and any other job the Town has that is elected, will be decided next year in the usual off-year elections for small towns. For instance, this year in Walkerton, two seats, in the first and second Ward are to be contested. In former years, when all five seats and clerk-treasurer were up for grabs all at once, a lot more hub bub and procedure accompanied the elections. Did you know that both parties in Walkerton have selected candidates for these two posts ... we might add without much fanfare or public input? No publicly announced caucuses or information about the vacancies was openly given by either party. And yet, they have candidates to fill these contested spots . . . evidently candidates that a few select people wanted. It probably would not make a whole lot of difference, but informing the public and holding announced caucuses to select the candidates for these spots used to be the way it was done and still should be. Oh well, politics can rear their ugly heads in small towns as well as on a larger scale. And speaking of the November 8 election, you can still register to vote at the Voter Registration Office in the CountyCity Building. This will be accepted through next Tuesday, only don’t drive up there on Monday to register, as the Columbus Day holiday will close the office that day. Normal hours are in effect through this Friday and on Tuesday the office will stay open an extra hour to accomodate anyone wishing to register. In another year it will probably be much easier to register if Indiana falls in line with the registration program that operates through the license branches. This has been accepted by most states. Remember, you must be registered to vote on November Bth.

; Memories . . . 9 | FROM OUR FILES |

1984 CHAMBER HEARS ABOUT COUNTY WIDE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM — The North Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce met September 25 at the American Legion with 38 present. Three representatives were present from the Town of Walkerton and their Chamber of Commerce. John Harbaugh introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr. Eli D. Miller, vice-president emeritus and consultant of the South Bend-Mish-awaka Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Miller is a 40-year veteran of the South Bend Chamber wbq been working.on UK

feasibility of establishing a United St. Joseph County Emergency Communications system. In his open statement he admitted there was good and bad in the establishment of an all St. Joseph County Communications System. FROM THE ADVERTISERS — Dad & Lad’s. Close-Out Sale, October 5& 6. Everything to */i off. Plus “oldies but goodies” bargains. 1969 TOUCHDOWN IN LAST 14 SECONDS PUSHES GLENN PAST SHAMROCKS 12-6 — A one-yard . sneak by quarterback Kevin, Hanoi

with 14 seconds remaining, broke a 6-6 tie and gave John Glenn an exciting 12-6 victory over North Liberty Saturday night in a game played on the Glenn field. After taking a lead of 6-0 in the second quarter, Glenn watched the Shamrocks come back to tie the score with 8:08 left on the clock and then took the kickoff which was returned to their own 37, and used 18 running plays to make it into the end zone. The decision left both teams 3-2 for the season and 1-1 in Northern State Conference play. FROM THE ADVERTISERS — Dave & Ray’s: whole fryers lb. 29c; T-bone or sirloin steak, lb. $1.29; slender sliced meats, 3 pkgs. $1.00; Scot Lad orange juice, 3 12-oz. cans $1.00; Bonnie white bread, 6 Ivs. $1.00; Nescafe. 10-oz. 99c with coupon, $1.24 without coupon; pumpkin pie, each 79c; Folgers coffee, 2-lb can $1.19; U.S. No. 1 Michigan potatoes, 10-lb. bag 39c; fresh cranberries, lb. bag 29c; and Dean’s Vim, Vj-gal. 79c. ADVERTISERS IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE — Farmers State Bank of Wyatt. Mahoney-Mann Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, A & P Food Store, Tri-Way Drive-In, Walkerton DeMolay (dance), Indepen-dent-News, Liberty Bell, Jacob Drugs, Olan Mills Studios, Dede’s Beauty Salon, Dave 4 Ray’s, Koppenhofer Lumber, Nusbaum Funeral Home, R. W. Johnson Ins., Max Steele Insurance, Dr. Burton L. Furst, Dr. Elliott Fraah, Wells Luminum, Janet’s Beauty Salon A Wiggery, and Big Blue Store. 1944 NEW POSTMASTER TAKES OVER DUTIES - Arthur E. Shirley took over the duties of postmaster at the Walkerton Post Office Monday, having been appointed to fill the office following the resignation of A. L. Rogers. Mr. Shirley win fill the position until a permanent appointment is made following tile Civil Service examination which will be held at the Walkerton Post Office Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock under the supervision of Bruce Fitzgerald. NAME ROGERS TRUSTEE OF LINCOLN TOWNSHIP — Alonzo Rogers, recently resigned Walkerton Postmaster, was named trustee of Lincoln Twp. Monday by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, to serve the unexpired term of the late Worth J. Leßoy. Two other names were presented to the Commission, Philip Waldron and Ray Cripe, both from the township. A petition bearing the names of 15 signees, asking for the appointment of Waldron, was apsented and a committee of 18 citizens from th township, attended the meeting asking for the appointment of Mr. Cripe. Mr. Cripe was decleared ineligible for appointment on political grounds, since the Board of Commissioners is Democratic and Mr. Cripe was dedared to be registered as Republican. The appointment of Mr. Rogers, who found himself in the role of darkhorse candidate, came as a surprise to both groups.

| This Week In History |

On October 8, 1755, the British removed the Acadian French from Nova Scotia and relocated them to Louisiana ... October 7, 1765, the Stamp Act Congress, attended by nine colonies, led by New York and Massachusetts, convened in New York ... October 7, 1777, the American beat back Major General John Burgoyne and his army at Bemis Heights and cut off a British escape... October 6,1781, the siege of Cornwallis began with 6,000 on the British side, 8,846 on the American side and 7,800 on the French side ... October 5,1813, the U.S. victory at the Battle of the Thames in Ontario broke the Indian allies of Britain, and made Detroit frontier safe for the U. 5.... October 8,1871, a great fire began destroying the city of Chicago ... October 5, 1915, as a result of the U.S. campaign against the sinking of the Lusitania, Germany issued an apology and promised reparations ... Oc- . A.W7.

with Al Jolson, demonstrated parttalking pictures at an opening in New York City ... October 3, 1965, the national origins quota system of immigration was abolished ... October 7, 1985, five hijackers seized the Italian cruise ship, Achille Lauro, in the open sea as it approached Port Said, Egypt, some 400 persons were aboard, including about 340 crew members. October 3,1991, House Speaker Tom Foley said the bank operated at the Capitol for House members would be closed at the end of 1991 and the House Ethics Committee would investigate shady dealings ... October 4, 1993, Defense Secretary Les Aspin decided to keep Admiral Frank Kelso as Chief of Naval Operations ... October 4, 1993, the Census Bureau said that despite the end of the recession, the number of poor people in the U.S. had risen in 1992 by 1.2 million, to 36.9 million ... October 8,1993, the Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate remained at 6.7 percent in September ... October 8, 1993, the U.S. Justice Department released a report on its handling of the 51-day siege of the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, concluding that the department and Attorney General Janet Reno had made no mistakes and that the cult bore the blame for the climactic fire that destroyed the compound

Antiques

BOXERS ON THE SIDE Collectors are fighting to buy 19thcentury pottery and porcelain that pictures any type of sporting event. Some of the most interesting English pieces show boxers They were the major sports heroes of the day. Today there would probably be little market for a flower-decorated milk pitcher that pictured the latest heavyweight champion and contender. There was no television, no illustrated newspapers and no easily available color pictures. The decorations on the pitcher were colorful and they inspired young boys to become champions. One rare pitcher shows boxers Spring and Langan, who fought in 1824. Spring was the winner after 77 rounds. • * • Q. My metal belt buckle, 3l^ by 21/z inches, has the following in relief on the front, "Souvenir Coca Cola of Atlanta, GA US, Trans Pan Exposition San Francisco” and a picture of a dancing lady. On the reverse is imprinted, “ A Coca Cola creation Trans Pan Exposition, San Francisco 1915.” A. Several Coca-Cola belt buckles similar to yours have been made. All of them are “concoctions" or imaginary designs based on several old designs. They were never made by the Coca-Cola company. Experts believe the oldest of these strange buckles is less than 20 years old. There are many antique-looking belt buckles being sold for use on belts. All of them are of little value. * * * Q. I have a cherry dresser that was purchased in the 19505. It doesn’t have a Mission-style look. I call it Early American. When was this made? Is it Stickley? A. There were several Stickley furniture companies. The most famous is the firm founded by Gusto Stickley They went out of business before 1920. Their Mission-style pieces are popular with collectors. The Stickley Brothers Co. was founded by George and Albert Stickley, brothers of Gustav. They made furniture in Grand Rapids, Mich., from 1891 to 1907. They marked some pieces “Quaint Furniture.” L.&J.G. Stickley Co. was run by Leopold and George Stickley, brothers of Gustav. They worked in Fayetteville, N.Y., and later bought Gustav’s factory in Eastwood, N.Y. They made Mission and many other styles of furniture, including the “early American” pieces you own. They are still working and are now recreating some of their old Mission styles. * * * “Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price List.” 1994 edition. Your anti-

ques are worth money. Learn 50,000 up-to-date prices for over 500 categories of antiques and collectibles. Hundreds of factory histories, illustralions and tips for care of your collection. At your bookstore or send sl4 phis $3 postage Io: Price Book, Box 22900, Beachwood, Ohio 44122. ©1994 by King Feature* Synd.

To Your Good Health by Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

FIBROUS TISSUE FORMS CELLULITE DEAR DR. DONOHUE: This is not a medical problem but it’s an embarrassment. I diet and exercise to stay slim, but I never seem to get rid of the cellulite on my thighs. I weigh 110 and still can’t swim in public. I see vibrators that claim to break it up, but wonder about their effectiveness. Can you tell me about this cellulite problem? DEAR READER: View with healthy skepticism claims for mechanical removal of cellulite, a fat problem. Cellulite is the familiar fatdimpled tissue many women develop, usually on the backs of their upper legs The dimpling forms because of fibrous tissue that crisscrosses the fat area. The search goes on feverishly for a means of getting rid of such fat. I have noted talk of “thigh reducing" creams to break up fat cells. They contain theophylline, an ingredient in asthma medicine. Do they hold out real hope of making serious inroads into the cellulite nuisance? That’s not clear. Only further studies, time and wider use will tell. Meanwhile, I hope you have ndl reached the point of diminishing returns. Be certain that your height and body frame are consistent with your seemingly reasonable body weight. Don’t chase any failed cellulite cures. For many, the gloomy prospect is that their thighs are genetically programmed to be exactly the way they are. Neither diet nor general exercise gets rid of fat tissue in any single area, including thighs. There's an exception, though: away to trim the abdominal area specifically. It involves back- and abdominal-muscle strengthening. My “Five Steps to a Narrow Waist" pamphlet discusses that method. For a copy, write to Dr. Donohue — No. 38WS, Box 5539, Riverton, NJ. 080775539. Enclose S 3 and a self-addressed, stamped (52 cents) No. 10 envelope. ©1994 by Ktn< Feeturea Synd HOSPICE ANNOUNCES VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. has scheduled Evening Volunteer Training Classes to begin Oct. 11. While most Hospice volunteers work directly assisting terminally ill patients and their caregivers in the home setting, others participate as committee members, help out in our office, provide transportation for patients, or pick up, deliver, and dean equipment. As more and more people seek Hospice services, we continue to grow and have a constant need for new volunteers. Those who would like to learn more about Hospice volunteer opportunities should call Liz Machek, Coordinator of Volunteers, at (219) 237-0340. Volunteers must have reliable transportation. Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. is a home health agency providing physical, psycho-social, and spiritual support for terminally ill persons and their families, regardless of diagnosis or ability to pay for Hospice services. The bald cypress is not a true cypress but related to the sequoia.