The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 June 1995 — Page 19

7 POSTMASTER’S ' “POSTMARKS” py Linda Johnson Walkerton Postmaster Mailbox Vandalism — Everyone Loses । Through rain, sleet, snow or dead of night the US Mail gets delivered to postal customers across the nation. The elements of nature don’t stop letter carriers from getting the mail into a customer’s pi ail box, but sometime mailbox vandalism does. J Mailbox vandalism comes in a variety of shapes and sizes from the placement of objects inside the Inailbox to the actual theft or destruction of the mail receptacle, fetter carriers and customers have ‘eported finding bottles, snakes, Snails, food, trash and even small ^nimals inside their mailboxes, rhese items are usually easily re*noved and do not disrupt the de-

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livery of mail. On the other hand, firecarckers, shotgun pellets, baseball bats, rocks, and even an occasional pickup truck usually do enough damage to cuase an interruption in mail service until the box is repaired or replaced. Beyond the damage to the boxes, which costs the postal customer time and money to repair or replace, mailbox vandalism sometime causes the loss or destruction of valuable and important mail. US Mail receptacles and the mail inside are protected by Federal law from theft, damage and destruction. The violations are felonies which carry penalties of between three to five years imprisonment and/or fines between SI,OOO and $2,000. Through the years it has been discoverd that the vast majority of incidents of mailbox vandalism are the result of juveniles playing pranks. Juveniles, those under the age of 18, cannot be prosecuted in Federal court, so frequently, even though vandalism is a Federal offense, the local sheriff or police are called upon to investigate.

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They can respond quickly and usually have a good idea which individuals are most likely to be involved. In addition, juveniles can be prosecuted for vandalism of mailboxes under the State law concerning criminal mischief. The best way to prevent the destruction and vandalism is through education. Parents with young children should take a few moments to explain the importance of an individual ’s mail to them. They should also let their older children know that what may be intended as a harmless prank is actually against the law and that everyone involved loses; the prankster who can end up in jail; the customer who has to pay for the repair or replacement of the damaged mailbox and mail; and the community who pays the local sheriff or police to investigate the incident. It’s you mail — protect it. Any act of vandalism or information concerning vandalism of mailboxes should be immediately reported to the local sheriff or police and to your local Postmaster. PROCLAMATION! Fair 011/MDA Day BE IT KNOWN THAT: WHEREAS: Citgo/Fair Oil is a national and local sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Associations; WHEREAS: Fair Oil generates needed research dollars each year by hosting a Golf Challenge at Whispering Pines Golf Course. This year the Golf Challenge will be held on June 20,1995; WHEREAS: Fair Oil has raised over $52,000 to help the fight against muscle diseases; WHEREAS: Tom Fair and Fair Oil Company are deeply committed to helping the Muscular Dystrophy Association find a cure for 40 neuromuscular diseases; WHEREAS: The Muscular Dystrophy Association serves local families in the Walkerton and North Liberty area. NOW, THEREFORE, I Richard J. Warner, President of the Town Council of the Town of North Liberty do hereby proclaim Tuesday, June 20th, 1995 as: Fair 011/MDA Day The teeth of the African hyena known as the aardwolf are so small and weak it can feed only on insects.

M ^.GRADS’ “tW Step into tomorrow with confidence and poise, grads, you’ve earned you r place. San-Bob’s Restaurant And Lounge North Liberty

DEADLINE NEARS FOR ENTERING HOOSIER GAMES FOR THIS YEAR The deadline for entering the 1995 Hoosier State Games is Monday, June 5! The State Games welcomes athletes of all ages and skills levels to compete in Olympic and Pan American Games sports. Entry handbooks providing a complete description of the 21 sports are available at Marsh Supermarkets or JC Penny locations, or by calling (317) 237-5030 in Marion County of 1-800-HI-FIVES statewide. Athletes can compete in baseball, basketball (regulation and 3-on-3), bowling, cycling, diving, figure skating, five-mile run, golf, gymnastics, judo, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, three-mile walk, track and field, volleyball (regulation and sand) and wrest-

a time to remember... We wish you happiness and eVgry success. The Christmas Shop 20451 N. County Line Rd. Walkerton

Ax A_ yA. Mo A Wk NUMBER-ONE Your record speaksfor itself, grads. Moving Pictures Video 619 Roosevelt Rd. Walkerton

JUNE 1, 1995 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS -

ling. Regional competition is slated for June 23-25 at eight sites around the state. Cities for regional competition are Carmel, Columbus, Ft. Wayne, Jasper, Logansport, Richmond, Terry Haute and Valparaiso. Regional winners will advance to the Finals competition July 14-16 in Indianapolis. The Hoosier State Games is an activity of the Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness & Sports and is organized by Indiana Sports Corporation. Presenting sponsors include Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Corporation, the Governor’s Commission for a Drug Free Indiana, the Hoosier Lottery, the Indiana State Department of Health, Marsh Supermarkets, JC Penny and PSI Energy. Official sponsors include All Sport, National Car Sales, Revco, Signature Inns and Sport Graphics.

o Great going, class of ’95 TKe Best to J.D.’s Pub & Grill 1004 Roosevelt Rd. Walkerton

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