The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 July 1995 — Page 5

\ Very Special 4th Celebrated Before 1 get into the many, many hanks due to those responsible for he activities and enjoyment of the celebration on the Fourth, I would [like everyone to be aware of the very special dedication of one man to this holiday. When the discussion about the fireworks first came to the front several months igo, Don Ludwig made the statenent to the Friends of the Fourth hat there “Would be firworks, if ie had to set them up and set them off himself!” His statement of made in this community and dedication to this holiday was not just vords. Don worked very hard to make this 4th as great as the ones m the past. However, the real proof of his belief in this tradition was shown when he was told shortly before the Fourth that he had a serious heart condition. Don told the doctors that treatment would have to wait until July sth — and wait it did, while Don spent all of the 3rd and the 4th working at John Glenn so that everyone would have a great celebration. On the sth he was hospitalized and had a 5 by-pass heart surgery on the morning of the 6th. Don literally put his life on the line so all of us could enjoy the birthday party for our country. Thanks, Don, from all of us. You gave beyond the call of duty. Thanks also to Don’s wife, Brenda, who, in addition to all her hard work on the craft booths and the king and queen contest, calmly allowed us to overwork Don, knowing the possible consequences. To the woman who complained about waiting four hours on a blanket to see only a half an hour of fireworks — what did you contribute to make those fireworks possible? Don not only risked his life, but had also worked all year with the rest of the Friends of the Fourth to raise the $6500 needed to pay for that ‘/a hour, plus the other SISOO needed to pay for all the other things furnished by our committee free to the public. We do apologize for the sound system, but lightning struck around noon and took out the system that was set up for use. Once again, Don was the one who worked to set up a second system, but we realize it was not as good, and we are sorry. The weather is one thing we the committee cannot be blamed for and we certainly did not appreciate the storm anymore than any of you. Now for the thanks — and there are many. To the Fire Department, Police Department, Electric and Water Departments, Richard Ullery, the EMTs and ambulance crews, the Sheriff’s Posse, the Town Board, the John Glenn School Corporation, the John Glenn School Board, the American Legion, the Sons of the American Legion, the Cub Scouts, the Falcon Force, BUI Beaver and WKVI, the Chamber of Commerce, Bob Urbin for his wonderful editorials and support, the Tri Kappa for the Kiddie Parade and the John Glenn Marching Band, the King and Queen candidates, the businesses and individuals who helped sell raffle tickets, the Walkerton Shopper, the Canadian Bagpipers and the Mayor of Walkerton, Canada, Dale Downey for the use of his truck bed and his help, a special thanks to Dr. Donald Lacy and Tom Frame for the worship service and the following people who sold tickets at the carnival: Iva Clark, Marilyn Pugsley, Barb and Dave Burket, Anna Sheets, Christine Lauderback, Judy Hiler, Tom Walter, Jeff Fansler, Catherine Theis, Linda Reios, Lori Jacob and Dick Reese. Thanks, thanks, thanks! Another individual deserves very special praise from our committee. Mike Gark began working with us early this spring and did so much, including attending most of our

meetings, that we considered him a member of the committee (and he wUI be next year!). Mike spent most of the 3rd and 4th working beside Don, plus being our gobetween with the school, arranging the games for the young people on the 4th and numerous other jobs. Thanks, Mike, and welcome to the Friends of the Fourth Committee. We would again like to acknowledge the industries that so willingly donated for the prize money given to the King and Queen. When I started calling on these industries, I was only hoping to get enough money for the prizes, but soon realized there would be extra left to help with other expenses. Several of the companies even asked that the money be used for other than prize money and gave generously. Thanks again to the following industries: American Roller, Gene’s Plastic, Modem Door, Combo Corp., Dillon Racing, Premdor, Rossborough, Precision Machinery, Ross Engineering, Walkerton Tool and Die, Morris Percision, Northern Wood Products, Thermal Seal, Metal Building Maintenance, P. & H. Machine and Polygon Company. Thanks of all of you for your willing support. Along with the King and Queen contest, of course was the raffle itself. We would like to thank Teachers Credit Union for donating the first prize trip and Charles 0. Hiler & Son for donating the second prize trip. These donations made it possible for us to realize clear profit on the raffle sales, which along with the money from the carnival and the birthday calendar, made up the main sources of our income this year. We would also like to thank those who gave in the crowd collection, and yes, if you were missed, we will cheerfully accept any donations. Several have already told me they intend to send checks (send to Mary Ann Frame, 1103 Georgia Street — made out to Friends of the Fourth). It always amazes me at how little we received in the crowd collection from such a huge attendance! Last year, after I wrote this article, we received donations from several families that I would like to publicly thank at this time: Mark and Sharon Fenstermacher, Ray and Marion Chapman, Warner and Iva Gark, Mildred McKesson, Les and Pam Cable and one organization that asked not to be identified. Thanks so much for that extra effort of sending your donation. We know we miss so many due to the large crowd, and we really appreciate those who make sure to do their part to help put on this special celebration each year. My final words of thanks go to all those on the Friends of the Fourth Committee who worked all year to arrange this one day event. Thanks to Ellen Mollenhauer (president), Mary Ann Frame (sec.-treas.), Chuck Joyce, Don and Brenda Ludwig, Mildred McKesson and Connie Medich. Also to Mary Hoover (Tri Kappa) and Tim Norton (Fire Dept.) who attended meetings as representatives of their groups. Thanks to all the above mentioned — it was a very special Fourth of July! Jean Cole, Registered Agent Friends of the Fourth WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES The July 3, 1995 Walkerton Town Council meeting was opened with bagpipe music from our guests from Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. Councilmembers present were: Cheryl Rizek, Gene Reese, Walter Heil and Gordon Hartsell. Attorney Chris Walter and clerktreasurer Judy Hiler were also present. Canadian guests included Mayor James Bolden, Pat Bolden, Jim Rudolph, Greg Fleet and Bill Tooke.

Mayor Bolden read a resolution of the Town council of Walkerton, Ontario establishing a Sister City Agreement between Walkerton, Ontario, Canada and Walkerton, Indiana, United States of America. Bolden said that this resolution will be adopted by their Town Council on July 4,1995. President Rizek read our matching Resolution No. 1995-A, establishing the Sister City Agreement between the two towns. Gene Reese made the motion to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. President Rizek presented Mayor Bolden with a state of Indiana flag and a United States flag. Bolden, in turn, presented Rizek with a Town of Walkerton, Ontario flag and a Canadian flag. Other exchanges were as follows: Fire Chief Larry Dill gave Bolden a cap from our fire department to their Fire Chief, and Mayor Bolden gave each council member and the clerk a Walkerton, Ontario pen. Members of the Orville Easterday Post 189, American Legion presented a key to the Town of Walkerton, Indiana to Jim Rudolph of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102. The minutes were approved as read. The public hearing for Ordinance No. 1995-12, An Ordinance to Vacate Streets was held. Several residents, who live near Urey Middle School, voiced their concerns over the school’s proposed plans to vacate some alleys and part of Adams Street. Dave McKee, school superintendent, explained the various closings that the school has asked for, and said that they would like to restrict the traffic flow in and out of the school grounds for safety reasons. A couple of residents, whose homes face U.S. 6, only have access to their property from an alley behind their homes. And a home on Urey Drive will have no turn around or back up area for their cars. When asked, police chief Sobieralski said that he would like to see all access to the school and the license branch, to be from Washington Street. He feels that the entry to the license branch off U.S. 6 and the use of Adams Street is dangerous, due to the heavy semi traffic. Fire chief Larry Dill said that he doesn’t feel that there would be adequate fire protection for the homes on the south side of U.S. 6, the home on Urey Drive or Urey Middle School if all the closings are allowed. The fire department does not want Urey Drive or Adams Street from U.S. 6 to Urey Middle School. President Rizek asked Jeff Zehner if he has concerns about the proposed closings. Zehner replied that the Town needs to make sure that we have access and easement for all utilities that are present on the site. President Rizek thanked everyone for their input and said that she feels the council needs to talk to the fire chief and Jeff Zehner. She also thinks that members of the council should go down to the area in question to see for themselves what the conditions are. Gene Reese made the motion to table the first reading of Ordinance No. 1995-12, An Ordinance to Vacate. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Cheryl Rizek, Gordon Hartsell, Larry Dill and Jeff Zehner are to meet on July 12th to look at the site. The monthly police, fire and ambulance reports are reviewed and accepted. Larry Dill recommended that the Town license and charge a permit fee for fireworks stands. The clerk reported that the tenants in the Dunn house are moving, and we have one applicant who is interested in renting the house. Some painting needs to be done in the house and Richard Ullery is going to get some quotes for a new furnace. David Behr reported on the library grant and the housing rehabilitation grant for Walkerton.

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The housing grant is through St. Joseph County, and the basic plan has been accepted. According to Behr, ours will be a soft match with no actual outlay of cash. However, Behr went on to say that there will be some expenses. Those costs would be for a housing code inspector and for our utility workers who may have to do electrical work in some of the houses. President Rizek asked that everyone is made aware of the need to get their Hepititis B shots, that the person in charge of co-ordi-nating the shots is aware of any new employees and that all departments have considered this costs in their budgets. There was no citizen’s input. Old Business: Ordinance No. 1995-02, Weed Ordinance states that rank, obnoxious and troublesome vegetation or weeds shall not exceed 18 inches in height. The council decided to amend the ordinance to lower the height of weeds to 10 inches in height. Residents will be sent a notice to mow if their grass or weeds reach this height. Gene Reese made the motion to amend. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. The clerk told the council that Steve Groves had been in, and would like to extend the terms of his promissory note. Groves would like to catch his payments up by the end of July, and then made assurances that he would be able to keep to the payment schedule after that. Attorney Walter advised that Attorney Holmes has been in communication with Grove’s attorney, and it would be best to wait until the July 17th meeting to see if some kind of settlement has been agreed upon. New business: President Rizek told the council that Walkerton, Ontario, Canada has it's own town crest, and she wondered how they felt about our selecting one. She thought that maybe we could have a contest or get some input from the general public. Gene Reese made the motion to research a crest. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried.

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Gene Reese made the motion to do the first reading of Ordinance No. 1995-11, Trash Ordinance, in short form. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to approve. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. The clerk said a resident, who will be on the new sewer line, asked if they will be getting a break on their water bill for watering shrubs and plants they moved out of the way of the new line. Since it is our contract with the contractor, laying the sewer line, that they replace any plants that they have to remove, the answer is no — there will be no break on the water bill. Jeff Zehner asked the Council to approve the hire of Aaron Bare as summer help. Gene Reese made the motion to approve. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Gaims 712 through 779 for $76,533.06 and payroll docket dated 7-3-95 for $20,467.39 were accepted on a motion by Gordon Hartsell. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to pay a manual claim of $64.90 to David Behr for the purchase of flags. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. A man is rich in proportion to the > things he can afford to let alone. —Henry David Thoreau ! “Look, Alice! I can still fit into my old high school letter sweater!”

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