The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 35, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 January 1987 — Page 7

SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO AREA MEN From left to right are: Allen Albright, outstanding fire fighter; Gene Patrick, North Liberty Volunteer Fire Deoarment chief; Richard Bliley, North Liberty police officer; Lt. Darrell Gunn, of the South Bend Police Department, most outstanding police officer in the State of Indiana; and Robert Futa, commander of VFW Post 1954, North Liberty.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1954. North Liberty, held a Special Recognition Night for area recipients on Tuesday, January 20. at the post meeting at 8:00 p.m. Those honored included Allen Albright. Richard Bliley. Lt. Darrell Gunn and the North Liberty Fire Department. Awarded the Outstanding Fire Fighter Award by Robert Futa, commander of Post 1954, for recognition and highest praise for his alertness, personal courage and ever efficient guardianship of life and property, was Allen Albright. A certificate of appreciation was awarded to Richard Bliley, police officer at North Liberty, for unveiling adherence to the highest ideals of law enforcement in main- ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

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taining, preserving and protecting the lawful rights of all citizens. A special award went to Lt. Darrell Gunn, of the South Bend Police Department, who is a member of the local post, who has been designated as the most outstanding police officer in the State of Indiana. Special recognition was also given to the North Liberty Volunteer Fire Department for their dedication. BETTER HOMES EXTENSION CLUB MEETS The Better Homes Extension Cub held their January 26th meet-

ing at the home of Mrs. Bert Swanson, Walkerton. It was a special Valentine evening as perky valentine decorations were everywhere. Valentine games were plaved with winners being Mrs. Allan Eddinger, Mrs. Tom Haag and Mrs. Leigh Roy Hahn. Also we made valentine decorations for the local nursing home. Mrs. Ron Shilling conducted the business meeting. Roll call was answered by describing a beautiful snow scene. Mrs. Harold Eddinger led us in singing "Let It Snow. Let It Snow”. Mrs. Branson Hiatt, health and safety chairman, told us about what we can eat to increase our iron intake. Citizenship chairman. Mrs. Harry Masterman, told us to be sure and check on the elderly during the cold weather. Cultural arts chairman, Mrs. John Wathen, told us the interesting story about Valentine’s Day when we went to school. Mrs. Shilling closed the meeting with the reading of “Footprints” and this was followed with a prayer. The next meeting will be held on February 23 with Mrs. Wathen speaking to us about our taxes. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. FLOYD TREXLER TO PREACH AT ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 On Sunday, February 1, noted speaker Rev. Floyd Trexler will preach at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at St. John's Lutheran Church, comer of Riley and Pine Roads. North Liberty. Rev. Trexler is a retired pastor from Griffith, Indiana. He is well known for the humorous touch he adds to his sermons. The public is welcome to worship with us and hear Rev. Trexler. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Les Cable are the parents of a baby girl, bom on January 19. She has been named Heather Lavonne and she weighed JOHNSON/WILUAMS INSURANCE AGENCY Call For A Quote ALL TYPES OF COVERAGE OFFERED DON R. JOHNSON Certified Ins. Counselor REGG F. WILLIAMS 586-2580 THE TAX SHELTER JOYCE H. WYSOCKI Registered Representative For CHUBB SECURITIES CORP. Concord, N.H. 03301 INVESTMENTS MUTUAL FUNDS - 1.R.A.’l 903 S State Street North Liberty, Indiana Phone 656-4706 ?a? i

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in at six pounds and 13 ounces. The happy grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Merle Schaunaman, Koontz Lake, Mr. Lloyd Cable. Walkerton, and great-grandmother is Ida Schaunaman. Ft. Lauder dale. Florida. Mr. and Mrs. David Blair, of Wabash, are the parents of a baby girl, born on January 7. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Whitmer, of Wabash. Greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitmer, of North Liberty. ON DEAN’S LIST Maureen Moorhouse, Walkerton, was among the students at Ancilla College. Donaldson, who has been placed on the Dean's List for the fall semester. Maureen attained a perfect 4.0 average. Those obtaining a 3.75 or better grade average were Pamela Cowen, Grovertown, and Sherrill Kickbush. Walkerton. Students attaining a 3.5 or better average were Tari Konopasek, Grovertown. and Scott Peeples. Hamlet. Academic recognition for students with a grade point average of 3.0 or better include Cheryl Cole, Tyner, and Mary Jean Johnson, Walkerton. Give a "Happy Ad” — just $1.50

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GRADUATES Amy Hughes Wait. Rural Route I. Grovertown, received her Master of Arts degree during December commencement ceremonies held at Purdue University, West Lafayette. PATIENT AMERICA TELEVISION SERVICE LaPorte Hospital recently became the first area hospital to offer Patient America, a new television service, to its patients. Offered through Hospital Satellite Network (HSN), Patient America provides eight-hour daily programming of health information and entertainment. Patient America, designed for the hospital patient, promotes wellness through laughter and entertainment. The entertainment portion of the service includes first run and classic films; comedy series from the fifties and sixties; "Candid Camera ”; and "Patient Americas Great Escape", a travel show produced specifically for hospitalized patients. Health information programs include the acclaimed series. "The Living Body", and "Prescription for Wellness”. Patient America was the first national television service to offer programming for patients in acute care facilities.

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