The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 46, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 April 1986 — Page 7

Alabama, was a dinner guest ot Mrs. Nedra Smith. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ruby and family were visitors. ENJOY CARRIBEAN CRUISE Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Duwelius, Mr. and Mrs. John Vandall and Emily, Marie Anderson, Gerald Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson and Joanna, recently returned from a seven-day Carribean cruise on the M/S Bohemi,

sailing from St. Petersburg, Florida. Stops were made at Key West, Port Antonio, Jamaica, Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel. The Andersons were fortunate to meet and talk with Mel Fisher, at Key West. Mr. Fisher has recovered over S2OO million worth of sunken treasure off the coast of Florida. Articles have appeared in National Geographic and on TV specials concerning his efforts in treasure hunting.

Free Cancer Screening At LaPorte Hospital Saturday; April 19

Cancer. No one wants to think about it. But cancer will strike 3 out of every 10 people in their lives. And on April 19, you have the opportunity to participate in a series of free screenings, and be instructed in self examination

techniques - that could just save your life. Health professionals from the Cancer Treatment Center, LaPorte Hospital medical staff, and the LaPorte Community Cancer Association will team up to give information and answer your questions. Films and materials will also be available. Take advantage of this opportunity for free screenings, Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 am -12 noon in the lower level of LaPorte Hospital’s South Pavilion: Testicular Cancer -The second most common cancer among young men, ages 20-40. Dr. Gary Wheeland, MD, Family Practice, will provide information on self examination. Colorectal Cancer - Cancer of the colon and

L PORTE HOSPITAL A Regional Health Service Center Offering

In Jamaica the Vandalls and Joanna enjoyed touring the Blue Lagoon, a movie site and swimming in the crystal clear water. Grand Cayman is a British island and its very difficult to rest easy when the bus driver drives in the left lane. A tour of the island included a visit to a turtle farm with turtles weighing over 600 pounds. These tortoise shell turtles were an endangered spiecies prior to the establishment of these breeding

farms. Cozumel is a Mexican island and was a shopper's paradise. The highlight of the trip for the Duwelius and Andersons was a seven hour trip to sec the Mayan ruins, at lulum, Yucatan, Mexico. It was a breat-taking adventure, it included a rough water trip via a small tender. The group was lucky to be able to view Halley’s Comet from aboard ship.

often caused by heavy alcohol consumption, smoking and overexposure to the sun. Dr. Daniel Fridh, DDS, Family Dentistry, will provide mouth cancer screenings. Breast Cancer- The most common cancer among American women. Over 90% of breast disease is treatable with early detection. Instruction in self-breast examination will be provided by Dr. Carol Schobert, MD, Internal Medicine. Os all major diseases causing death in the United States, cancer is the most curable with early detection and prompt treatment. Call 326-2324 for further information. The Cancer Treatment Center. Part of the COMPLETE CARE you expect from LaPorte Hospital.

APRIL 17, 1986 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS -

rectum is second only to lung cancer in number of people affected (over 93% of cases occur after age 50). Kits will be available for examination at home. Mouth Cancer- Over 24,000 people per year develop cancer of the mouth and lips

Dr. Elliott Frash ; Optometrist I; 413 Michigan St., Walkerton 900 a m -500 pm Thundayi * Call 586-3722 )

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