The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 52, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 May 1968 — Page 4

— THE IX'DFVFNDFNTNFWS — MAt 2S, 1968

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THE UNPAID DEBT!

With the litter part of May upon us. the dosing ceremonies for high school' all over the ■ountry is now a part of almost everyone's life. A son. daugher. neice or nephew, ma ybe a grandchild <>r just the boy or girl down the block will be takng their final high school exerhses and moving from the vorld of childhood into the vorld of an adult. This is both . happy an<l a sad moment for he students and the parents s well. Each and every year thous- . nds of high seniors leave their «hool days behind and step into he world - f confusion to make t on their <<wn. Mmy continue vith education and for many >thers, it is the last schilling hey will receive other than the . ho* 1 of hard knocks, learning hrough experience and accept - ng the fact that now they are noving into a world of 'om petition is fierce, real troubes begin and it is up to the ntestanal fortitude of the indiidual themselves whether they • come a success or not. Many high school age people, cost in fact, will find out that over the years it has been a letty easy life. It has been a life that is full of fun friendship that will never again w matched. The destiny of nan\ has been determined in heir high school days whether •’■ not the individual realizes it K t this time. For those that are going on o college or a form of addition- • education, many have planned heir future. Maybe they want "o teach, maybe it is a trade hey are pursuing or even a proassion that has seven or m< re V^ars ahead to complete their raining. Others will start and et the pieces fall into place as hey advance through their • igher education. The higher education is fast becoming alo<>st a necessity to advance to ■he better jobs waiting the c ounger working set. >thers will move directly into v-ork. They 'wall accept a job al start glong a certain line, •ften to change many things ' efore their working days end nany years from now. Still hers will move right into the arried life and soon families f their own will become their umber one responsibility.- Still •’hers will remain at home and iv« with their parents for several more years ur*il their fu•re forms a more def mate pat-.-rn. Regardless of what path is followed, the steps are going to be a little rougher now than ney have ben in the past. You ••* In thn point of not expect- . g to get everything "given" o you. Maybe you think it hasn't be< n but getting out on your own will show you differ»t In almost every case, you do not realize what your parts have done for you and will continue to do for you when the ;■ eed arises. The same parents who m y have chastized you just a few short weeks ago, or .• ay continue to do so in the f ture still will be the ones landing behind you if tile need trises. Every parent wishes to see fbeir children become successful when they grow okier. They Want them to realize and ac- ' ent the responsibilities that Will be facing them, but still, if the path gets too rocky and misfortunes may fall, they are Mill there waiting to pick you Un . . . the same as they were When you were three, seven or even 16. The respect and ap- | reelat ion you owe your parents for getting you through scho< I b>< onies a much larger unage on»e you see it from an ad Handpoint You might not have realized it but the sacrifices thej nave made maybe just to aduw yto play basket bill be in the junior play, or even j> keep up with your school work, < mumA be known by you at Lhis time.

It might have been something little, like doing the dishes you were supposed to do but you simply had to eat and run to make that special activity. Maybe the work around the house that seems so unimportant to you. piles on top of a full day's work or housecleaning, but still they do this to allow you your free time to participate in a school activity. It could have been the allowance they gave you that let you see a certain movie, go to the '• I >ance. or even put gas in the car so you could take that special giil out on a date. Often parents sacrifice their own wishes to allow you to take part in your activities whether or not it is with their sanction. And how about those nights you didn't get home when expected or the little bit of trouble you were involved in that had to eat their hearts out and make them wonder where they went wrong. School days are parents days as well as the students. They suffer right along with you . . . they help you here and they help you there . . . they might have put off buying that new dress or suit just because your school projects, books and activities cost a little more than had been expected. They may have sacrificed because you wanted something that all the other kids have. All this will end for the seniors in the coming weeks. It really won't be felt now as much as next September . . . just wait until you see the others returning to school while you toil away at your job. Then think ahead . . . this is what lays ahead for possibly the next forty years or more. Did make the right decision? Whdidn't 1 listen to my parents'? Am I going to be happy and content with the path I have chosen? Why didn't I put a little more effort towards my school work? Will Ibe able to make it in college? What has happened to all the schoolmates and friends that used to be here all the time? Where do I go now? These are questions that you will have to answer in the coming months, and once again you have one place to turn for help with these answers. Regardless of the path you have chosen, whether it be further education or an occupation that you pursue . . . one thing is important. You have a long life ahead and a big debt behind you and only you can make both successful. If it be digging ditches ... or teaching school . . . ironing the family clothes and getting the meals ... or pulling a lever in a factory. Whether it be a secretary's job . . . serving in the armed forces . . . building houses ... or clerking in a local store, you have one big responsi'.elity . . . give the best that you can to this work ar try hard to live up to the standards your parents have set i you in their own minds. Your success will be reward enough for the many years they have worried, cried, been happy or maybe just a little overly proud of you and your accomplishments. You are about to pay the biggest debt you have ever had or will ever have -in your life . . . the debt to your parents for what they have given you in your growing years FREE-WHEELING Self-restraint used to be considered a virtue, but that was b“fyre the day of headache tablets and hangover pills. NO SWEAT This is the time of year when it's no trick at all to give the garden a mental hoeing. W E-HAVER Adversity often gets a man back on his feet after pruapwrity has knocked him out.

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List Open Houses For 1968 JGHS Graduates Here is a list of Seniors who are having an Open House for the closing ceremonies of high school. Cathy Swegan. 508 Georgia St., Mav 27. Elke Moeller. Rt. 1, May 27. Rochelle Gongwer, Rt. 1, May 27. Margaret Bollhoefer. Tyner, •May 27. Jerry Krohn, 612’6 Roosevelt Road, May 27. T om Mellin, 122 Clark St., May 27. Greg Amor, Rt. 3, Plymouth, May 27. Christie Adams. Rt. 2. May 27. Jo Ellen Lute, Rt. 2, May 27. Carla Searfoss, 801 Virginia St., May 27. John Cowger, Rt. 1. May 27. Rodney Hathaway, Rt. 1, May 27. Ann Biggins. Rt. 1, Plymouth, May 27. Myrna Dipert, Rt. 3, May 27. Gordon Hostetler. Rt. 1, May 26. Linda Daube, Rt. 3. May 27. Pat McNorton, 501 Roosevelt Road. May 26. Steve Jacobson, R. R. 1, May 26. May 27. Pam Baughman. 1002 Illinois St.. May 27. Lana Waldron, R. R. 2. June 2 Karen Thompson. R, R. 1. Box 331. May 26. Diana LaMunion, Tyner. May 27. Steve Lowry. R. R. 1. May 27. Carol Stull.’R. R. 1. May 26. Margit Renner. R. R. 1, May 26. John Stasko, 103 Hickory St., May 27. Paul Gjemre, R. R. 1. May 26. Craig Reed. 701 Virginia St., May 27. Jane Powell, 808 Virginia St., May 27. , Connie Verkier, 709 Illinois St., May 27. Laverne Burkholder. Tyner. May 26. Sharon Knowlton, R. R. 3. May 26. Pam Dutcher. 602 Illinois St., June 2. Sharon Klinedinst, R. R. 1. May 27. Jo Ellen Howell R. R. 1. May 27. Davina Miller. R. R 1, May 26. Nomqi Watts, R. R. 3. May 27. Dave Drews, American legion, May 27. Gloria. Fries, R. R. 1. Box 453. May 26. Jack Casteel, 505 Van Buren St., May 26. Marc Saxton. Box 8-H, Tyner. May 26.

Jo Ellen Strang. R. R. 1. Plymouth, May 27. Harry Curtis, R. R. 1, May 26. Rhonda Stonebumer, R. R. 1, May 27. Roy Johnson. R. R. 1, Hamlet, May 27. Joanie Williams, 503 Indiana St., May 27. Sharon Drake, R. R. 1. June 2. John Huffman, Box 26. Tyner, May 27. Phil Martin, R. R. 1, Plymouth, May 27. Randy Williams, 600 Jackson St., May 27. Lloyd Knowlton, 713 Virginia St., May 27. Dave Frazier, Rt. 1, May 27. Linda Snyder, 611 Adams St., May 27. Richard Fries, R. R. 1, May 26. Jerry Hellinga, R. R. 1. Plymouth, May 27. Nancy Chapman, 609 Washington Bt„ May 27. Jack Roes, R. R. 1, May 27. Cake Decorators May Join In Festival Contest Cake decorators in the area arc invited to participatin a cake decorating contest during the Wulkeron Summer Festival. It will take place on the opening day of the festivities with judging at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June Bth. Better Homes Extension Club will sponsor the project wit registration to be held with Mrs. Thomas Anspaugh. chairman. Entries may be delivered to the Maytag Coin Ixiundry, 609 Roosevelt Rd., between 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. that day. Out of town judges will select a grand winner to receive a trophy. They will be judged on over-all appearance so artistic ability. Judges will consider if it is a well-balanced design, appealing colors, etc., to select the outstanding cake. The cakes will then be gi’ away* to lucky spectators at the Band Concert and program of barbershop singing that evening. □ D HOSPITAL NEWS O q E Stn«et Division Hospital John Haag, Mrs. Barney Butler, Fred Himes, Mrs. Lloyd Redman and Janies Doig, all of Walkerton; and Mrs. Emma Cites of LiPurte. Pine I-irke Division Hospital Master Dwayne Stachowski, Vern Bedford and Master Howard Clifton all of Walkerton. Stake Memorai Hospital, Knox Ralph Gillen of Walkerton. Watchout When It's Dark Out

NL Jr. High Qualifies Boys In SB Meet In the sectional track m for the South Bend Communi’ School Corporation, held at tl I Washington High School on Ma;| 17, North Liberty had the fol<| lowing boys qualify for the 1 -I nal championship meet. In the Junior Division, Winn I were: Dale Kaser, hurdles ar I the 440 yard run: and in ti.| shot put. pole vault and lond jump, Mike Wesolek stole thi show with three blue ribbon e The only other qualifier in thd Juniors was Kaser, with a second place in the high jump. In the senior divurion, the f • lowing boys qualified for the Jr. High finals: Shane Hostetler, i second irt the hurdles; Hern »n Brinkhoff, • a first in the hi jump; and Hostetler first in tl : pole vault with Greg Gensiny a second place; and Brinkhoff second in the shot put. The schools participating in this meet were Navarre, Hari | son, Warren alfd North Libert | Meets were held at five si' ; and the qualifying boys will i | in the sectional championship 1 Friday, May 24. MATRONS AND PATRONS MEET IN WAUiERT<»^ Mr. and Ms. Edward Peters Rt. 3, Walkerton, were host' the Matrons and Patrons of Di • trict 20. in 1962. of the Order : the Eastern Star, at Heil’s R' • aurant, Walkerton, Sunday, M 19. The meeting was held 2:00 p.m. The group known as the I • Vee’s Guys and Dolls, were h • ored by the presence of Da\ I Miller, past Grand Patfun Indiana Grand Chapter, Ordei f the Eastern Star, and Mrs. M • ler, of Goshen. Also presort was Mrs. David McGowan, Lar • ville, Grand Representative J the State of Colorado, in Indiaid and Mr. McGowan. Following the steak and chi * en dinner, games were plaj followed by election of officer< president, Herbert Duncan, Sou * Bend Chapter No. 2; vied-pn ^' dent, Julius Orlasky, Mishaw ka Chapter No. 267; and for st ‘ retary-treasurer, Mrs. Herl • Duncan. Co-hosts with the Peters were Mrs. Edith Beaver, Gos! and Mr. and Mrs. Travis Joi s North Liberty. Mrs. Charlene Pugsley, W ' erton, provided organ dinner i •' sic for the group. Men who aim at nothing in M are almost sure to hit it.