Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 104, Number 33, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 14 January 1981 — Page 4
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Nappanee Advance-News, Wednesday, January 14.15H1
Comment and opinion
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* f • - ir, the Nappanee area who 4 •’ <■ h'U'.-ested in contacting their state ’ - t:.iti .cs. either by telephone or in ,i.c•. may use the t*!vt-'htm numbers and-or ii • '.ir Richard Shank use - dx-r 1-aon-383 9467 or 1-
dohn T Shettle has ■ . . i.i'i u\- . irzens to join with ‘ : * ~tc Police in anew i u.v s attic fatalities by . . Vi) To date 1.152 per- . ' : k4ilt-d iii traffic aeifeeii.named 'Save ■ 4 ini lades many of ’ -and public
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• •Mil-, in my : t -if maintaining 1 ; uvs's in our ; .!•,:( and with the ■ i- as our • -p*’i -thing to ii'dpoint. it ahn- I 'standard for ••■o' one thing, nt jrt- distrustful ic und'pr.ivr'e 5 • *'n.akcs it-more r .’oljlcire- arid to ■'.■nsus oil proper • hthciiecrisof the * .i communication , ; public-are one way •• -id' of distrust. For ■ • - r:t .has become so i bewildering ex o Complicated
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s -inuy return \. ■oiiinistration said ’ ■ that a settlement on i ir.-ncan hostages in - ij possible before ■ aejrrtakes office. ' ohs intensified last truly Secretary of .•ren Christopher . > dv for Algeria. • me' with Algerian imster Mohammad elaborate on a U S. '.ltan in response to t; ijiVt-idns a-hout; the ■ - .in position. ■ ' "'l ■ •’■ i; would please me ly we are on the . ■ ." an imminent o-.pi:. (Kristopher i'r safes down r • • -•! ; - •do industry is ilxt t< r year vj year ha' been 1 orst year in the ' ' b : rdustrv due to a . Sec. record losses'and i . ‘ imports. . •• .... 'Jf ■ sales declined /<,.'• to from 8 226.783 -O; c, -tdt.. o'' -. Betu Bowen honored r 1 in' titrfia Legislature patch •‘it'it ' to B‘-th Bowen last week .. w;di a r "-tiution honoring the iambi ;• lady The. Mouse and the Senate p. iS-t resolution following a ;•<tewed -address by Gov Otis B . t-n Slo* was one with her husband, supporting him as a __Pil vsieian. a candidate.— a—legisJ'ASffC/'and governor,” the resolution said “She was also Beth, the mother of four children. Both, working to -protect and care for sick, neglected or abused children Beth, serving her church, Beth, a leader in the State Medical
800-383-9478. To call Representatives Dean Mock or Phillip Warner, call 1-800-382-9841 or 1-800-382-9842. If you wish to write any of the representatives, address your correspondance to either the senator or representative, c-o Indiana State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
State police seek to reduce deaths
education programs that were successful in reducing fatalities in 1980. The main thrust of the program will call for more citizens awareness and participation in saving lives. Superintendent Shettle stated that, “for too long all of us have tolerated senseless slaughter on our highways, and only through awareness, participation and cooperation can all of us.
dov. Otis R. Bowen: Cctpitol Commentary
laws and regulations touch the lives of all of our citizens and it is often difficult for them to understand what is occurring. much less gauge the impact of government actions upon their lives. Again, communication is a workable remedv * Although I am not the proper judge. I thiulnt is fair to say that our efforts to open these channels of communication have been successful. At the outset we established standards for state agencies to follow in their dealings with th° public and the media While there have been a few lapses, in general the system worked so well that enactment of the new “sunshine” law had very little effect--upon state government because we already had implemented its requirements on our own We also tried to take the initiative to disclose problems, fully recognizing that at+empts to conceal them would
Association Auxiliary. Beth, a strong contributor to her political party. Beth, a warm and generous woman ”, . & Members unseated The Republican-dominated Indiana House voted last week to unseat tovo Democratic members, raising questions as to how those members-will be replaced. The House voted to unseat David Butts of Terre Haute and Jules Taylor of Gary. A special House committee concluded that neither Butts nor Tgylor lived in his district sos one year as required by thq, state constitution. There is no clear indication on how the spots shall be filled. Indiana law does not address the question of filling a vacancy where there was no legally "'elected representative. Bowen says farewell Gov. Otis Bowen dehvered his farewell address to the Indiana General Assembly last week The governor renewed his call for preservation of his property , tax relief program instituted in 1973 He said that he does not believe a major state tax increase will be necessary. “I leave the office of governor with few or no regrets,” Bowen said ' i* - ' ' f Mock seeks pages State Representative Dean Mock (R-Elkhart) is requesting those young people interested in serving as pages during the 102nd General Assembly to please send him a brief letter at his State House address containing name, address, phone number, age, and their school Pages in the General Assembly must be no less than 13 years of age and eager to perform duties ranging from general office work to running
Congressman John Hiler’s address in Washington is: 1338 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC., 20515. His Washington office can be reached at 202-225-3915. Address and phone number of his district office will be announced at a later date.
joined together, make our highways safer for all citizens.” Superintendent Shettle further asked ‘ that all motorists adopt as one of their 1981 New Years’ resolutions to become a participant in “Save 100 Lives in 81.” Superintendent Shettle added that only through a combined effort by the public and law enforcement could this program enjoy success.
only make them worse. Perhaps the most important step was maintaining a level of accessibility to the public and to the media that would ensure that regular communication would occur. I am convinced that a large share of any successes achieved during the past eight years have resulted from this attitude of openness and from the atmosphere that was created as a result of it. One of the vehicles we utilized was this column, which was designed as a regular source of communication with Indiana citizens abodt state issues of current concern. It has been a pleasure in provide this service and I deeply appreciate the cooperation of your newspaper in carrying these messages. Today 's column is the last of a series spanning more than seven years. It is my hope that you have found it to be worthwhile reading.
messages for the representative Serving as a page is an excellent way to gain first-hand knowledge about state government by spending time on the House floor and aiding representatives in their offices. As many as 1,000 volunteer workers report to the House to "page” each month, and are vital to communications efforts during the hectic pace of the legislative session. Lastly, those sending letters are asked to include three dates on which they prefer to serve, from which one will be selected. Pages must arrange their own transportation. Bypass opposed Approximately 650 persons attended a public hearing last week on proposed routes for a U.S. 20 bypass. The majority of those attending said that the road should not be built. Concerns included loss of farm land and damage to wildlife habitat and the estimated SIOO million cost. Earlier last week both the Elkhart City Plan Commissiorf and the Elkhart County Com-’ missioners went on record as favoring the northernmost of the three proposed routes. One proposed route would enter the Wa-Nee School District south of CR 30, rejoining U.S. 20 near the Elcona Country Club Roosters held The courts will decide the fate of about 90 roosters seized Dec 27 during a raid on a cockfight near Middlebury The roosters are being held at the Elkhart County Humane Shelter and the owners are i seeking a court orcter to have them released It is taking at least two hours a day to feed the birds and about five hours every six days to clean the cages The fighting birds must be kept in separate cages.
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SHARKS: Monarchs of Ancient Seas Sharklike fish first appeared in tffe sea about 380 million years ago during mid-Devonian time. These 2- to 4-foot-long creatures with broad, powerful tails were built for speed. Unlike their ancestors, they cruised actively instead of lying in wait for food. Primitive sharks, whose teeth are foupd in limestone of central Indiana, were common in the seas that covered the Midwest during Late Mississippian time.
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The subject of the possibility of peace on earth has been discussed about as much as any topic on earth. This subject was one of the focal points of the recent election. There is a reason why the pursuit of peace is a major topic in our times. Now we can annihilate ourselves! History shbws that wars grew in number from 2,678 in the 12th Century to 13,835 in the first 25 years of the 20th Century. Wars do not tend to decrease with the progress of civilization, in spite of what some educators claim. From 1496 B.C. to 1862 A.D. there were exactly 227 years of peace and 3,130 years of war. Within the last three centuries there have been 286 major and minor wars in
Information report to consumers
Q. Recently we moved into a house and we have a dozen or so wooded acres. My husband plans to cut a lot of the dead branches and brush for firewood. He thinks he needs a chain 9 saw to get the job done ... I say a chain saw is too dangerous for those small jobs. Who’s right? A. Chain sawa are perfect for dozens of uses. However, they're not really perfect for cutting branches and brush. Small branches are very flexible, and can cause a chain saw to bounce back toward the user Brush consists of small branches close together, and this kind of cutting risks kickback. Far better for your husband to use a pruning shear, or hand saw. Q. I know he is also planning to cut some fallen logs and small trees. Is a chain saw a good investment for these kinds of jobs? A. Yes. A chain saw can be a real time saver when used for the right kind
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Europe. All this in spite of the revealing statistics of the Society of International Law at London which show that during the last 4,000 years of mankind over 8,000 peace treaties have been signed. TH? average time the treaties remained in force was two y.ears! It's been estimated that 14 billion people have been killed in the wars of the human race. Our own nation, although quite young when compared with other existing nations of antiquity, has an average of war every 25 years. Begin with the War of Independence in 1776; add to it the War of 1812, the Mexican War of 1845, The Civil War of 1861-1865, The Spanish-American War of 1898, WW I of 1914-18, WW 11, The Korean Conflict, and Viet Nam. There
of jobs. And, the right size of chain saw is very important. When shopping for one, make sure that the guide bar is just a bit longer than the thickness of the wood you’re planning to cut. If the guide bar is substantially longer, the tip of the guide bar could accidentally contact a nearby branch, the ground, or another nearby object and result in a serious kickback injury. On the other hand, if the guide bar is too short, it will be necessary to bury the top of the guide bar in the cut: While most saws can cut a tree or log almost twice as thick as the guide bar length, this practice is not recommended for the weekend logger. Talk to your retailer and describe to him the kind of jobs you to do. He’ll be able to show you-the right chain saw for your needs, and advise you on chain saw safety Q. What are some of the safety rules a chain saw user should follow? A. First and foremost is to never cut <
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True sharks appeared about 170 million years ago and spread rapidly around*the world. After marine reptiles became extinct about 70 million years ago, sharks became the dominant marine vertebrates. The giant was Carcharodon, ancestor of today’s white shark, -whose 6- to 8-inch-long teeth indicate that he was 45 to 5© feet long. Modern white sharks are 30 to 40 feet long and have 3-inch teeth.
you have it! The cost of war in terms of money is inconceivable. Some statisticians have set the cost of WW I at $370 billion And that the cost of WW II was three times that of WW I! Plus there’s the incalculable loss of human lives, morals, and mental agony, which lingers for years after a war has ended. It is not difficult to see the need for world peace. One would surely think mankind would learn from history. However, the moment I mentifln history, I’m reminded of the words of Hegel, who said: “We ask men to study history. The only thing that man learns from the study of history is that men have learned nothing from the study of history!”
wood alone. Should anything happen there is always someone there to help. Here are a few, but check with your retailer and he or she can give you more. Clear the work area so the chain will not touch anything except the wood to be cut. Check the chain for condition and sharpness. Check the owner’s manual for requirements. Sharpen the chain if necessary. Make sure the handles are clean and dry. Check the proper chain tension. Wear the following protective clothing: hard hat, safety goggles, sure-grip gloves, hearing protectors, safety shoes, and trim fitting clothes. Place the saw on, clear ground to start it. Don’t start it on your leg or knee. Start all cuts at top speed full throttle, and continue to cut at top speed.