The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 25, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 November 1994 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 25

List Voting Places For Tuesday Elelction The voting places for the Tuesday election for Lincoln and Liberty Townships have been set as follows: Lincoln Township A change from the advertised voting places has been made due to the two Town Board seats to be elected at this time as well. Consequently, all residents of the Town of Walkerton, which is Precincts 3 and 4, will vote at their usual places. Precinct 3 will vote at the Town Hall, 510 Rooselveh Road; and Precinct 4 will vote at the Walkerton Community Building, Ohio and Washington Streets. All residents of the Township, in Precincts 1 & 2, will vote at the Walkerton Youth Building, on Washington Street. Word of the change has been sent to those affected, but we want to remind people once again, the Township residents in Precincts 1 & 2 all vote at the Youth Building Tuesday. Liberty Township In Liberty Township, Precinct 1 will vote at the Community Building, 300. S. Main Street, North Liberty; Precinct 2, North Liberty School, 400 High School Drive, North Liberty; and Precinct 3, the V.F.W., 66995 Tamarack Road, North Liberty. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please get out and vote! Soil Conservation Service Plans Forum On Future The U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in St. Joseph County has scheduled a forum to solicit recommendations on the agency’s future direction. The forum is scheduled for November 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Insurance Building meeting room located at 60455 U.S. 31 South in South Bend for residents and interested groups in the county. A survey is available for those who are unable to attend the forum. The Soil Conservation Service is at a crossroads and the customers have an unprecedented opportunity to anticipate future needs and refocus the agency’s mission. Almost 60 years ago, the Soil Conservation Service was created to address a national resource crisis* called the Dust Bowl. Since that time, the agency has undergone a number of changes, resulting in the agency known as the Soil Conservation Service. In its reinvention process, the agency aims to create the natural resources conservation agency of the future. Predicting the future is difficult. But SCS believes that one of the best ways to prepare for tomorrow is to look at the past and to ask the cusomters and employees what ' they think will be needed in the future. Anyone with an interest in natural resource conservation is invited to participate in the forum. To be able to plan more effectively for the forum, we are rquesting reservations by November 14. To make reservations, or for more information, contact the SCS office at 60455 U.S. 31 South in South Bend, phone 291-2300.

North Liberty P.T.A. Fun Fair Friday Evening The North Liberty P.T.A. will hold their annual Fun Fair this Friday, November 4, at the North Liberty Elementary School. The Fun Fair will from from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to come out to the school, have a good time and support their P.T.A. Favorite games like Pop Toss and Jail will be back this year, along with The Cake Walk, always a big hit! Familes can have their dinner at the school. Hot dogs, barbecues, delicious homemade baked goods, coffee, pop, and Port-A-Pit Chicken will be available. For chicken tickets please call Kathy Futa, 656-8292. Children from the school are selling tickets for a drawing to be held the night of the Fun Fair. Tickets are only SI.OO and prizes are SIOO.OO for first, $50.00 for second, and $25.00 for third place. We hope to see everyone at the school and having fun on Friday night. Holiday Preview For The “Country Roads’’ There is an upcoming event in the Tri-County area of Starke, St. Joseph and Marshall. Koontz Lake Dockside Inn; North Liberty, Creekside, Helen’s Walnut Door Antiques and Liberty Drugs & Emporium; and Walkerton, Blue Lagoon and The Christmas Shop at Stuntz & Hochstetler Pines. Come join us for our Holiday Preview, November 4th, sth and 6th. Get a peek at neat gift ideas for the holidays. Everything from a gift certificate for dinner on lovely Koontz Lake to that special gift from one of the featured shops. For more information, please call 219-586-2663. STUDENTS TO BE DISMISSED EARLY NEXT WEDNESDAY IN J.G. SCHOOLS Students at John Glenn School Coporation will be dismissed early on Wednesday, November 9, to allow faculty and staff time to attend in-service programs. Students will be dismissed after lunch at the following times: 12:20 p.m. — Walkerton Elementary School and North Liberty Elementary School 12:25 p.m. — Urey Middle School. 12:30 p.m. — John Glenn High School. BOARD MEETINGS The Walkerton town Council will meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. The North Liberty Town Council will meet Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. The John Glenn School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, in John Glenn High School. OREGON TWP. HOME EC CLUB TO MEET TUESDAY The Oregon Township Homemakers Gub will meet Tuesday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m. at Al’s Diner. Potatoes were first discovered as a food source by the Indians of Peru.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1994

GROUP OUTLINES “PLANS” FOR WALKERTON AREA On October 20th, a public meeting was held to discuss what the community of Walkertron needs to improve the quality of life of its residents. This meeting was designed as a follow-up to the surveys that were distributed to Town residents this summer. Although attendance was very low, those present reviewed the surveys prepared by Bali State University and identified the following issues as needed improvements in Walkerton: 1. Infrastructure Issues Construction of additional street curbing Construction of additional sidewalks Street lighting in the 300 Michigan Shopping Center Sanitary sewer construction on the south side of Town Storm sewer back-up problems Construction of an additional third well for the Town 2. Community Life Issues Improvement of REAL Services programs Resolve meeting location for REAL Services Lack of communication between groups, agencies and public officials 3. Consumer Opportunity Issues Need more non-durable goods stores Need more entertainment services Need some fast-food restaurant chains 4. Land-Use Issues No major problems seen 5. Economic Vitality Issues Need more retail stores and more variety Retailers need to be open later (8:00 p.m.) 6. Transportaiton Issues State should re-install traffic light at U.S. 6 and S.R. 23 7. Recreation Issues Teen/Youth Center is non-exis-tent Roller skating rink needed Swimming pool at high school needed Senior Center, more programs needed No adequate jogging and bicycle paths. 8. Housing Issues Apartments needed — new construction Low price new single family homes needed Need new housing marketed to the elderly 9. Education Issues Addition and improvement to Middle School needed Employer based skill training needed Closer relationship with local businesses and school with vocational training 10. Natural Environment Issues No major problem seen 11. Public Services Issues Street and sidewalk cleaning downtown Snow removal downtown 12. Arts and Culture Issues No real arts and culture program in area Local historical museum is needed ( Historical Society is wellorganized) Larger public library needed 13. Community Character Issues Clean up the West York neighborhood Improve east entrance to Town U.S. 6

Drama Club To Present Play “Fools" The John Glenn High School will open its 1994-95 season on November 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. with the comic “Fools”, written by the master of American comedy, Neil Simon. Fools takes place in a small Russian village which has been placed under a curse that makes all of the village inhabitants stupid. A young schoolteacher arrives is the village to try to break the curse, creating soime hilarious results. Along the way, he meets assorted oddballs such as the town doctor and his wife, the couple's beautiful daughter, a Russian Count, and various other villagers. The cast has been working very hard and includes Chad Ladyga, Aimee Christensen, Amy Dooms, Chad Miller, Barry Houser, Kelly Tingle, Rachel Lichtenbarger, Mickey Bowen, Kate Vanden Bossche and Ted Church. The student director is Mandie Stafford. The entire production is directed by Mr. Richard Fansler. Tickets will be available at the door for $3.00. Please join us for a light-hearted and entertaining evening presented by the John Glenn Drama Gub, You’ll be glad you came! “Subway” Shop To Open Soon In Walkerton Subway Sandwiches & Salads has announced the construction of a new Subway location at the intersection of U.S. 6 and State Road 23 in downtown Walkerton, across from the Town Hall. The restaurant will be housed in a 1,400 square foot former service station that will be completely reconstructed. The owner of the facility is Payne Ventures Limited, of Bremen, Indiana, and Dan Chamberlin is the franchisee. Chamberlin is best remembered in the Walkerton area as a longtime school teacher at the nearby Ore-gon-Davis School Corporation. He said he was convinced that Walkerton would be a good location for Subway after reviewing traffic counts and other demographic information on Walkertron that Subway had received last year from the Walkerton Industrial Fund. The Walkerton Subway Store will accomodate pick-up and dine-in customers. “Our goal is to be open for business in downtown Walkerton on Superbowl Sunday next January”, said Chamberlin. 14. Heath and Safety lasoee Expand services at local clinics Obstetrics/Gynecology services needed Supply of EMS personnel is too low This list of issues is being mailed to Ball State University to be added to the residents’ surveys that were distributed earlier. If anyone wishes to add items (or subtract items) from this list, please send your comments to: Quality Life Survey. Walkerton Industrial Fund 612 Roosevelt Road Walkerton, Indiana 46574 We will mail all responses on to Ball State. Additional surveys are also available if you wish to complete one.

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Sign-Up For Project SAFE In North Liberty REAL Services Energy Assistance Program, also known as Project SAFE, is a state funded program that helps low income households with electric and heating expenses during the winter months. Written proof is required for all information at time of application such as size of household income, utilities paid, and type of heating fuel used. There is only one credit given during the heating season. Applicants must bring written proof of income for all members in the house who are 18 or older, social security number, electric bill and gas or fuel bill. Income is figured on a 12 month basis. Those who rent must bring a lease, etc. to show they pay that utility. Homebound elderly and disabled of any age can arrange for a mail in application. Call the South Bend office for forms. The program begins November 9, Wednesday, at the North Liberty United Methodist Church, in the downstairs social hall and every Wednesday through December. Those who can sign up starting November 9 are the elderly and disabled. All ages begin signing up the first of December. Hours at North Liberty are 9:00. a.m. - 12:00 noon and 100 - 3:00 p.m. Income guidelines according to number in household are as fol-’ lows: Household Annual Size Income 1 $ 9,200 2 12,300 3 15.400 4 18.500 5 21,600 6 24.700 Add $3,100 for each additional member. Any questions call 656-3916. 10:00a.m. • 1:00p.m. Historical Society Displays Draw Much Attention Caring and sharing was very evident during the recent town festival when the Walkerton Historical Society displayed many historical items. Approximately 195 persons came to spend time viewing the many pictures the society has acquired or to comment or reminisce of the Walkertron High School pictures. Some helped identify persons or places while others recalled of earlier times. But pictures were not the only items shown. The ever-faithful and knowledgeable Everett Henry was on hand both days to answer the questions presented by the viewers. To those who loaned items for the two days, we thank you and to the rublic, the Walkerton Historical Society expresses a sincere “thank you” also, for caring and sharing and taking the time to visit. We hope you enjpyed everything. NOTICE The North Liberty Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 2nd, is being moved to Wednesday, November 9th, 1994 to allow for the meeting of the Board of Finance to designate a depository or depositories for the Town funds for the next two years.