The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 February 1995 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - FEBRUARY 23, 1995

| EDITORIAL

ONE STEP TOO FAR! No doubt anyone who is a real baseball fan has had just about all of the bickering, arguing, name calling, insinuations, etc., they can stand with the baseball strike. Taking away the playoffs and world series, let alone about one fourth of last season was enough, but to have spring training supposedly start and still no settlement between these litterally millionaires is disgusting. And the latest thing, these money-grabbing people, on both sides of the situation, calling for a ban or payment of using team nicknames for little leagues and organized baseball teams all over. They want paid approximately $6.00 a uniform to put a nickname on that uniform that is used by anyone other than a major league team. It is bad enough that in recent years these stars of our socalled American pastime, started charging for autographs, and about any kind of a public appearance or endorsement possible. Paying $5.00 and up just for an autograph and this latest effort to collect money for using a team’s nickname, is sickening to a real baseball fan. What ever happened to the “nice guys” in baseball. There used to be one after another player who would give an autograph when asked, despite how bothersome it might be at the time. And what pride is there in using a nickname of one of your favorite teams if you have to pay for the privilege of putting it on your uniform. , Behind this is the Major League Baseball Properties who want to charge little league teams and amateur adult teams $6.00 more per uniform to use licensed equipment with the names of big league teams. This even reaches down into the minors leagues. South Bend Silverhawks general manager said that under the licensing agreement a little league team from South Bend could not wear uniforms with “Silverhawks” on them without paying a fee. So much for local pride. What is left for the young baseball players and fans to wish and hope for . . . not finding one of their heroes and asking for an autograph and having them reply “for $5.00” or so. Or changing the name of your little league teams, which for years have used the major leagues nicknames with pride for identity. Here we have both players and owners who are in the big bucks, trying to get more and more and more. When these two sides cannot settle their own problems concerning money and compensation, they then come up with this latest measure to raise still more money if teams are dumb enough to *fall for.'this latest fiasco. « With the major league minimum salary at $109,000 in the previous years (not to mention other benefits such as $60.00 meal money a day when on the road, and other benefits) and the average major league salary last year at $1.2 million, it is hard to understand how they can expect John Q. Public who earns anywhere from $5.00 up an hour, to finance their chosen way of life. What ever happened to the sacrifice to be the part of something like a major league team, just given the chance to make it and play for the love of it. This apparently has gone down the drain. And team owners are also as guilty. They have brought a lot of this on themselves by being so greedy and getting into bidding wars resulting in salaries that are so far out of proportion the average fan cannot even comprehend. Just let these overpaid spoiled athletes go back into life as their fans are, and see how many of them can match these salaries and benefits teaching school, coaching young people, selling cars, appliances or whatever, let alone working in factories, assembly lines or whatever. See how fast they get their million dollars doing such as this. One solution for the little leagues and other teams involved in this situation, so one could still associate them with the major league teams and players of today, would be to used the nickname “Mercinary Horses’ Asses” . . . then everyone would know who they are referring too. Some day they might find out they need the public as much if not more than the public needs them.

I VOICE OF THE PEOPLE I

“Local Option Tax” On March 2, the local option tax will be brought before the County Council for a vote. If it is passed by the County Council, it has to be voted on by the South Bend and Mishawaka Councils. It takes two councils to pass it. If this passes, COIT would start at 0.2 percent tacked on the state in individual income tax, effective July Ist, and increase annually by 0.1 percent until reaching the maximum 0.6 percent on July 1, 1999. Also CEDIT (County Economic Development Income Tax) would also be effective July Ist, 0.1 percent, staying at that rate for an additional year then increase 0.1 percent annual until reaching 0.4 percent on July 1,1999. I do not think this tax is neces-

sary as local government needs to : be more efficient in operating our ' government. I County highway employees have : not had a raise in four years. It is I time that they get one. It can be > done without implementing this option tax. Also a new county jail t costing 26 million plus needs to be i looked at too. All of this can be : done without adding more taxes. ' There are nine county concilmen, : five Democrats and four Republi- > cans. 1 urge you to contact these I county council members: James Reinebold, 19076 St. Line Road, i South Bend, IN 46637, District A; Henry J. Keultjes, 53220 N. JuniI per Road, South Bend, IN 46637, District B; Rafael Morton, 325 N. • Studebaker, South Bend, IN 46628,

District C; Joseph Baldoni, 1226 E. Wayne St., South Bend, IN 46615, District D; Larry Jasinski, 920 Evergreen Lane, South Bend, IN 46619, District E; Dennis Schafer, 65300 Maple Rd., Lakeville, IN 46536, District F; Gatha Vaughn, 1406 E. Sorin St., South Bend, IN 46617, District G; George Nome, 3906 Cottage Ave., Mishawaka, IN 46544, District H; James Reinholtz, 1620 Vistula Rd., Osceola, IN 46561, District 1. We have too many taxes now, we do not need any more. Ray Carlson “Thank You, Walkerton Area Community” As most of you know, I had both the privilege and honor to represent the Walkerton area at the Indiana State Jr. Miss competition in Frankfort, February 5-12. My experience at the state competition was remarkable to say the least, but more so, I was deeply touched with the reaction from all of you, the residents of the Walkerton area. I extend my warmest thanks to John Glenn High School’s faculty, staff and students, my extremely supportive friends, and of course my family. I would like to thank all of you who sent best wishes, cards and tokens of good luck. My deepest appreciation to the Walkerton Chapter of the Tri Kappa sorority for all of you support and encouragement. You, the Walkerton area community, made my stay in Frankfort most enjoyable. I hope I can continue to represent the Walkerton area in the most positive way again, I thank you all very much for being so kind and thoughtful. Sincerely, Aimee Christensen, The 1995 Walkerton Area Junior Miss

Health & Nutrition by Judith Sheldon

I recently spoke with a young woman who was concerned about her children being overweight. I suggested she try getting the kids to walk. The whole idea seemed so simple, she found it hard to accept that it would work. But I explained that human beings are designed to get around by walking. Nature has equipped us pretty well for it. Walking not only helps us lose weight, it helps keep the weight off. It also helps keep various body parts working. Walking increases circulation, and that means more blood gets to more places to nourish more cells. Walking helps reduce LDL (the bad cholesterol) and increase HDL (the good cholesterol). There was a time when we moved from place to place on our own power. But several thousand years ago, that changed when we learned to hitch up horses or oxen to carry us around. When we do less walking, we pay' the price in obesity, cardiovascular problems, and a general sense of sluggishness. These problems, so often associated with adults, are becoming the problems of youngsters. Too many youngsters are driven everywhere. Wherever possible, children should be allowed to walk to and from schools, libraries, movies, and other places. If they need to be taken by car or bus, why not arrange to drop them off at least half a mile from the destination and let them walk the rest of the way? In spite of all we now know about nutrition and the dangers of serving high-fat foods to children, we are seeing an explosion of obesity among youngsters. High-fat snack foods are one cause. Another is lack of physical activity. While exercise routines are fine for adults, youngsters need to be challenged more often than grown ups and they don’t get that just by taking gym classes a few times a week. Get your kids up and moving. Encourage them to walk more. If they need to go long distances, make them

take their bikes, rather than have you drive them. By the way, how often do you walk? If you say you’re too tired to get out and put your pedal parts to the pavement, maybe that’s because you don’t walk enough. Consider a stroll next time you feel like lying down on the couch for a nap. ©1995 by King Features Synd.

ITo Your Good Health I by Paul G. Donohue, M.D. |

DEAR DOCTOR DONOHUE: I am a 13-year-old girl, and I am looking to enhance my physical condition. All the books that I have looked through appear to be geared to out-of-shape adults trying to be in the condition that I am in now. Do you have any infor* mation or suggestions on how I, a healthy teen, can go a step further for my fitness? I’d like to try using weights because I hear that they work. DEAR READER: You have away of getting to the truth. Yes, most of us older people do yearn to return as closely as possible to the conditioning you enjoy by virtue of your youth. But what about you? How do you improve on normal? The answer is “overload," the polestar of any conditioning program. What it means is that for physical improvement, you have to increase demands on your body, regardless of its present state of conditioning. At the beginning of any conditioning program, most people make rapid gains, for most do begin at a low level of fitness. Thereafter, exercisers see smaller gains, but gains will continue to come if you constantly upgrade your program, increasing its intensity and the duration of sessions. Even a 10percent weekly increase permits measurable gains. Sure, use weights. Females can increase strength from weightlifting, just like males. You should vary your exercise to prevent imbalance of one set of muscles over another. And go easy. You don’t want to overdo intensity at this pubertal stage of development. There are some general fitness suggestions in my 12th report, which I’m sending you. Others who want a copy of this can order it by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 12-WS, Box 5539, Riverton, NJ. 08077-5539. Enclose $3 and a self-ad-dressed, double-stamped No. 10 envelope. ©1995 by King Features Synd.

(Your Health by Lester L. Coleman, M.D.

Q. My husband and I like cruises. We are both in our 70s. He never gets seasick, but I do. Are there any new ways to keep me from ruining our trip? A. Motion sickness is a very complicated affair. All of this takes place in the inner ear which is no larger than the nail on your small finger. The inner ear houses an anatomical structure known as the labyrinth. Three tiny semi-circular canals are responsible for maintaining a steady balance. Through these canals, fluid circulates, constantly sending that information to the brain. Then, in a complicated way, the brain sends messages to both the semi-circular canals and to the eyes to keep the balance steady. If you were to stand still with your feet together and your eyes closed, you would feel yourself wobbling. As soon as you open your eyes and separate your feet by even six inches, that sense of imbalance disappears. Motion sickness can occur on a ship, on a train, on a plane or in a car. ■ No one has every satisfactorily explained why one person can tolerate severe changes of position while others develop nausea and malaise : with the slightest change of position. In an effort to decrease the sen- , sitivity to motion, a great many | medicines have been devised. Taking small amounts of these drugs । at regular intervals cuts down on the sensitivity to changes in position. There are also drugs such as scopolomine which can be used as a i patch behind the ear. The slow

i release drug is very effective in reducing motion sickness. Do not । use this drug without the specific > recommendation of a doctor because : it can induce, in some people, un--1 pleasant symptoms that can be far I worse than those of motion sickness. 1 ©1995 by King Features Synd. Eighth Grade Girls Defeat Trojans And Cavaliers Urey’s eighth grade girls basketball squad defeated Triton 24-12 on Tuesday afternoon at Bourbon and Culver 50-15 in the Falcons nest Wednesday to improve to 4-1 on the year. The local quintet will entertain Oregon-Davis this Thursday with a scheduled 4:30 start. * The Falcons usually high flying offense sputtered some-what at Triton as the local output of 24 points was the lowest this season. In turn though, the Falcons turned in their best defensive effort limiting the hosts to just one second half point. The black clad visitors led 4-2 at the end of the first period and held a slim 12-11 edge at halftime. An 8-1 run in the third frame put the local quintet up 20-12 at the start of the final chapter. Scoring for the Falcons were Beth Honaker with 12 points, Becca Strahm 5, Alissa Fuentes 4, and Jennifer Traub 2. Rip Cavaliers The Falcons explosive offense was in high gear against the Cavalier as they raced to a 12-0 advantage early and led 16-3 at the first stop. The winners increased their lead to 28-9 at the intermission and were on top 38-13 at the end of the third stanza. The locals closed with a 12-2 run in the fourth period. Scoring for the Falcons were Beth Honaker with 12 tallies, Becca Strahm 10, Jennifer Traub 8, Lynna Potts 8, Alissa Fuentes 6, Jessica Traub 4 and Tabby Wasteney 2. Misty Whitmer and Melissa Craig also played well. B-Team Downs Triton The Falcon B-Team recorded their first win in two starts dumping the Trojans 20-15 Tuesday afternoon at Triton. The Urey gals led 8-0 at the end of one period of play and were on top 13-5 at the half. Ther Falcons enjoyed a 15-8 advantage at the third stop. Scoring for Urey were Jessie Ellis with 8 markers. Misty Whitmer 6, Jennifer Robertson 2, Jen Shaw 2, Jenny Newcomb 1 and Jessica Traub 1. Roberta Reinhold played very well but did not score. JEFF PATTERSON HONORED AS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH IN WISCONSIN Jeff Patterson, of Shell Lake, Wisconsin, a graduate of John Glenn High School and former Walkerton resident, was honored as the October Employee of the Month for the School District of Shell Lake. He is the instrumental music instructor in his fourth year of teaching, all of which have been at Shell Lake. He is involved in a number of school organizations, serving as advisor for the student council, Quiz Bowl and the National Honor Society, which he helped charter, and is actice in a number of community activities, including Scoutmaster for the local Boy Scouts, leader of a Methodist youth group, choir director at the Methodist Church, assistant director of the Indianhead Summer Arts and Education Center, is an officer in the Shell Lake Masonic Lodge and is president of the Lakeland Conference Music Directors. Roger Hulne, Shell Lake superintendent, said, “Patterson is a real asset to our school. His love of music and young people allows him to impact many students in a positive manner.”