The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 June 1978 — Page 7

Service Notes SUB sikz Qi SAN ANTONIO — Airman William E. Broun, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Brown, of 25352 Martindale Road, North Liberty. Indiana. has been selected for technical training at Sheppard AFB. Tex., in the Air Force aircraft maintenance field. The airman recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB. Tex., and studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Airman Brown attended North Liberty High School. May 15 — Marine Private Brya S. Berkcbile. son of Jay D. Berkebile of Route 1, Box 14, Walkerton. Ind., was graduated from the Marine Corps Computer Sciences School. The six week course at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. Quantico, Va.. was designed to prepare students for duty as an operator for the IBM 360 computer system used by the Marine Corps. Students received instruction on general computer concepts and operations and learned the technical characteristics of the specific system. During the course, study of data processing fundamentals was complimented by extensive practical application with an operational computer system. A 1977 graduate of John Glenn High School, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1977. GIESSEN. Germany (AHTNC) Ma\ 15 — Pct. Kevin F Shenefield, whose wife Geraldine, lives at 409 W. Maple St.. North Liberty. Ind., recently was assigned as

The Secret °Life Os The c Forest

Next time you’re in a forest, look around more carefully You’ll be sur prised how much there is to see THE ANGLEWING is one of the few butterflies you can see in early spring. Here he is sunning himself on a tri Ilium flower. In the forest, life is everywhere . above your head, beneath your feet, all around you And the fascination that it holds is limited only by the time and curiosity for wonder that you bring to it. If you hear a sharp rat a-tat-a tat, try to follow it. You may see a woodpecker drilling to get at an insect larva burrowing beneath the bark You can see more birds in spring by finding a sunlit clearing with berry bushes Migrating birds frequently stop over in such spots Most wildflowers appear in the woods in early spring That’s when there is moisture in the ground, and sunlight can get down to them

a wheeled-vehicle mechanic with the 4th Transportation Brigade in Giessen, Germany. Shenefield entered the Army in July of last year. I he private is a 1976 graduate of North Liberty High School. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Shenefield. live at 63891 State Road 23. FORT JACKSON. S.C. (AHTNC) May 26 — Pvt. Bruce D. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. Wilson, Route 1, Grovertown, Ind., recently completed a food service specialist course at Fort Jackson. S. C. I he course trains personnel to prepare and serve food in large and small quantities. Students receive training in baking, field kitchen operations, and the operation of an Army dining facility. Wilson entered the Army in February 1978. ’ He is a 1978 graduate of Knox ? High School. 1 FORT HOOD. Texas (AHTNC) May 22 — Pvt. Jon A. Seese, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Seese. ’ Route 5, Walkerton, Ind., recently 1 was assigned as an armor crew man with the Ist Cavalry Division at । Fort Hood. Texas. 1 Seese entered the Army in Mav 1976. He is a 1974 graduate of OregonDavis High School, Hamlet, Ind. I May 22 — Marine Private First Class Randall A. Jankowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Jankowski of P. O. Box 14, Walkerton, Ind., has been meritoriously promoted to his present rank upon graduation from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diege. He received the early promotion for his superior performance during all phases of the nine-week training cycle, which emphasixed physical conditioning, self-disci-pline and teamwork. He joined the Marine Corps in January 1978. PERU, Ind. — Airman First Class Ricky A. Bobo, son of Mrs. Helen L. Bobo of Rt. 3. Knox. Ind., is a member of an organization that has earned the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Airman Bobo is a security specialist at Grissom AFB. Ind., with the 305th Air Refueling Wing which was cited for meritorious service from July 1. 1975 to June 30. 1977. Members of the 305th w ill wear a distinctive ribbon to mark their affiliation with the unit.

LEARNING HOW TO LOOK

because the leaves on the trees are not yet full y formed. Lift up a flat rock to see a sample of the abundant life of the forest floor Among the dozens of creatures you may see are black, shiny pill , bugs and sow bugs not bugs at all, but close relatives of IN A DEAD LOG, forces that renew life are constantly at work — bacteria, mosses and fungi break up dead organic matter, creat in g fertile forest soil. lobsters and craw fish which curl up like snail shells to conserve their body moisture. You'll see a lot of rabbits in the spring because they come out to eat the delicious young leaves If you see one and he seems to be looking

The airman is a 1975 graduate of Knox High School. His father, Ralph M. Bobo, resides on R. R. 5, Walkerton, Ind. June 1 — Marine First Lieutenant Kenneth W. Dixon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Dixon, of Route 3. Walkerton. Ind., has completed Replacement Aircrew Training. The six-month course was conducted at the Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island. Oak Harbor. Wash. Replacement training is designed to provide qualified pilots and naval flight officers for combat squadrons which operate the EA-bA ‘‘Prowler” jet aircraft. His ground training included familiarization with the aircraft’s systems, air intelligence, electronic warfare and flight support procedures. Inflight training included visual and instrument navigation, bombing and fighter tactics. The "Prowler” is an all-weather aircraft specially equipped to conduct electronic warfare (jamming) and reconnaissance operations. A 1974 graduate of Auburn University, Auburn, with a Bachlor of Science degree, he joined the Marine Corps in September. 1970. LANDSTUHL. Germany — Now serving at Ramstein AB. Germany, with a U.S. Air Forces in Europe unit is Air Force Airman First Class Ronald J. Eddinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Eddinger of 808 Virginia St., Walkerton, Ind. Airman Eddinger, an intelligence operations specialist, was previously assigned in Schlerstein. Germany. The airman is a 1975 graduate of John Glenn High School. CHAMBER TO MEET TODAY The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will meet today, June 8, at 12:00 noon for their monthly luncheon meeting at the J & J Restaurant. William Elkin w ill be the speaker and he will talk on the sewage disposal system. WILDLIFE TODAY By Jim New Wildlife Biologist Indiana Division Os Fish A Wildlife One of the worst things I ever remember seeing was a half eaten puppy next to its starved mother. I don’t know if she killed it and then began eating or if it died first. At any rate, she was so hungry that

off to your right or left, he’s really looking at you Rab bits’ eyes are on the side of their heads, and look off in opposite directions That one eye staring at you can detect your slightest motion To celebrate this life in the forest you may want to make a whistle Pick up a small twig Split it Hollow lout a section of both halves. Place a blade of grass between the two halves together Then blow I vigorously * a3 EVEN A TINY POND teems with fascinating creatures like the water strider skating around, and the whirligig beetle going madly in circles. This article was prepared by the St Regis Paper Com pany, which—together with the other members of the forest products industry is vitally concerned with mam taming the beauty and use fulness of America's forests for the generations to come

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS CO. - JUNE 8, 1978

even her own offspring would have to do until she could find something else. One early spring day this year, I had the unfortunate luck to witness two dogs eating on the flank of a deer. What made the scene tragic was the unfortunate deer was still alive. Two points are brought out by these occurences. One is that thousands of pets are abandoned by otherwise good people each year. I suppose they hope the animal will be found by a kind soul and given a home or that it will somehow survive in an environment where not even wild animals are always able. The pct owner is doing just about the crudest thing imaginable since neither outcome is likely. If a home can't be found, either through the Humane Society or other means, it is far better to dispose of the animal. Any veterinarian can accomplish this quickly and painlessly. The other point is the damage that otherwise well-carcd-for pets can cause. This may involve wildlife such as in the deer example, or it may involve nesting birds and mammals which are easy prey to free roaming cats and dogs. Damage can also occur to property. I recently heard of a pack of dogs killing a hunting beagle. Other instances involve dogs killing sheep and calves. Even if the damage isn’t so extreme. the inconvenience that free roaming pets can cause is unnecessary. especially in cities and housing developments. No one wants to pick up around an overturned trash can, to clean up the stool droppings of a neighbor's cat or dog or to fill holes dug in well-carcd-for lawns and flower gardens. Even in rural areas dogs have been responsible for property damage, such as pond dams, with their diggings.

Inflation-Fighting Food Ideas TIPS ON LUNCHING FOR PENNIES Here's a chance to save some money for your summer vacation or a new dress brown bag your lunch It has more advantages than just saving money though For instance, you'll be sure to pack what you like, and the extra time saved by eating at your desk or in a local park can be used for reading, shopping or running errands We’re showing a hearty pasta stew made from canned mini cheese ravioli & meat balls in tomato sauce and some vegetables, an egg and olive with chicory (instead of lettuce) sandwich, plus a luscious fresh pear Total cost about 8 3 cents. BROWN BAG STEW 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green peppers 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 package (10 oz ) mixed frozen vegetables, cooked and drained 1 can (1 5 oz.) Chef Boy-ar-dee" Mini bites" (Mini ( heese Ravioli k Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce) dash garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon basil 1 /2 cup w ater Saute onions and peppers in butter in medium-sized sauce pan Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Make 3-8 oz. cups, appropriate for three half pint insulated food servers, or a one pint and a half pint insulated food servers Store un used portion in refrigerator and serve for Saturday lunch

Pets are fine to have and enjoy but the owner has a real responsibility to care for them properly I and to make certain they don’t > cause problems either for other 1 people, or for the wildlife sharing the land with us. I When a man wants to borrow money to buy something he can always discover a dire need. Telling others what is best for their own good is the world's least needed business. When work looms as a monster ahead of you, that is the time to put in an extra long day. God moves for the good of the world when the good people of the world move in the same direction. Conservation is often just camouflaged selfishness. Even a good thing has a tendency to come to an end.

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