The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 32, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 January 1990 — Page 8

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JANUARY 4, IWO

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REAL SERVICES NEWS Holiday treats were brought in b\ Betty Clapper. Caroline Danielcwski. and Hazel Schwedcr and we wish to thank them. We also thank Leota Weaklv for bringing in magazines. Luo verv special birthdays were celebrated. Caroline Daniele* ski. who is a very young 84. and by another verv special lady. Evelyn Stevenson, who is now 88 years voting. I ticks winners this week were Art and Helen Cowood. Laura Malstaff. Woody Cochran. Eleanor Ludwig. Rose Tav lor. Moe Walker. Virgil Gwin. Jim Clapper. Fred Bullinger and the lucky one. Lloyd Lemert. Looking back over some of the highlights of 1989. we enjoyed two picnics at Jellystone Park in Plymouth. we enjoyed listening to the Bremen Choir, the St. Joseph County Health Department did blood screenings and pressures for us. our blood pressures were taken monthly be Verice and Marian. We received free flu shots from the staff at the Walkerton Medical Ginic. we celebrated numerous birthdavs, we were entertained several times by Florence Seekings and Violet Wolff. We heard several naturalists from the Potato Creek Park, we donated food to the pantry , we had our Christmas party at "The Office'' and Ray and Kenny’s Supermarket donated SIOOO.OO to us to cover utilities expenses. We had programs for Father's Day and Mother's Day and held white elephant and bake sales for our kitty, we played bingo everv week. Our chairpersons had programs every day and our many volunteers were on hand alwavs helping where needed. These are just a few of the many things we seniors enjoyed, there were many more. We want to wish everyone a very

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happy holiday and invite any senior citizen in the Walkerton area to come and enjoy the fellowship and meals with us. Our sympathy goes to Woody Cochran on the death of his sister and to the Naomi Keeling and Wallv Pickavet families. We had another short week with the holidays. Marv Hahn kept us busv on Wednesday with a New Year's game and each of us had to tell one of our New Year's resolutions. On Thursday, we had another blood pressure clinic and Marian Chapman and Verice Walz. R N.'s were in charge. We were happv to see Rav Chapman, and he assisted the nurses. Fred Bullinger was our chairman and he gave awav two loaves of his homemade bread, the winners were Moe Walker, and Marian Chapman. Millie and Fred Daniels. our song-leaders, have joined the Florida snowbirds for the rest of the winter. Verice Walz plaved for us and Marthe Malstaff led the singing. Marie and Hank Kerchaert are enjoying a month vacation at their daughters in Texas. We're also happy to report that Amiel Schultz is out of intensive care in the LaPorte Hospital. Get well soon. Amiel, we all miss you. Again may we wish all of you a very happy New Year! SENIOR CITIZENS BOWLING NEWS Twas the last session for Senior Bowlers in 'B9. Most were out bowling and feeling fine! Although it was the last of the 'Bos decade. They're sure that in the '9os they'll really have it made! Though the scores may be low. You can bet the farm and your dough Their enthusiasm is sustained.

And love of bow ling retained! No matter how Senior they grow ! The ladies had a different "siar” this week, with Norine Divine having a very good day. Her Ibl high-scratch game topped Clare Martin's 156 and Mildred McKesson's 140 games. Divine's 217 high-handicap game beat Gertrude Brehm’s 208 and Grace Pugsley's 205 efforts. Divine's 44b high-series just topped Martin's 411, the only series totals above 400 among the Ladies. The Gents saw some close competition. especially in the highscratch game. Marion Anderson and Eli Sobat tied at 172 for that "honor”. High-handicap game went to Jin’ Thibodeaux who had a 224 total. Sobat followed with 210 and Anderson with 207. Anderson's high-series total of 504 was the only senes above 500. Despite several of the regulars not present, the pressure was on and all arc looking forward to the New Year! To all you Seniors who think that you're not proficient enough to bowl, don't you believe it! This last session one of the Ladies picked up a spare, after having a 3. 8. 10 pin split! Even the pros would have a hard time with that one. Who was she? Why our own Mildred McKesson, of course. What away to end the year and start a new season! R.E.A.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N.L. United Methodist Church Phone 656-3132 the day prior for reservations. Walkerton Youth Building Phone 586-7600 the day prior for reservations. JANUARY 8-12 MONDAY Orange juice Tomato, rice and ground beef casserole Cottage cheese with chives Cream-style com Whole wheat bread with margarine Pumpkin pie with whipped topping Milk. tea. coffee TUESDAY Apple juice

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Sliced baked ham Au gratin potatoes Seasoned winter squash Rye bread with margarine Pineapple Milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY Peach nectar Hot sliced roast turkey on bun Potato rounds I avered salad Baked sliced apples Milk. tea. coffee THURSDAY Orange juice Meatloaf Baked potato with margarine Beet salad Cracked wheat bread with margarine Spice birthday cake with vanilla icing Milk. tea. coffee FRIDAY Cranberry juice cocktail Broccoli cheese soup with sahines Fish sticks with tarter sauce Buttered carrots Whole wheat bread and margarine Fresh tangerine Milk. tea. coffee YOU AND YOUR PET I : Dear Dr. Wise: We are about at our wit’s end with Muska. our five-year-old cat. She's always been gtxxi about using her litter box until a few weeks ago when she abandoned the box and started using the dining room carpet. What can we do to stop her? Answer: One thing you can be sure of: Muska is not punishing

you. If it's any comfort. Muska’s actions are the most common behavioral problem in cats. There are several possible reasons why Muska isn't using her box. Often a cat will avoid a box that is not clean and well maintained. It may not like the litter being used or the location of the box. Too many cats may be using the same box or the house may be hx’ big for the number of boxes. Muska mav prefer the texture of the carpel (some cals pick on potted plants). There may be a new stress in the environment or in Muska (she mav be sick). Sometimes advancing arthritis makes it difficult for a cat to manage (he box. You should consider four factors as you attempt to solve Muska's problem. They arc cleanliness, smell, texture and location of the box. Most cats arc persnickety about having a clean box with unscented litter, though some don't mind litter that is scented or mixed with crushed plant byproducts. In either case, you need to keep the litter clean and dry by scooping out feces or replacing soiled litter. Remember too that cals' sense of smell is 20-30 times what it is in humans. A box that smells offensive to people will smell worse to a cat. Most cats prefer a box that is away from food and in a quiet, low-traffic area. A good rule of thumb is one litter box per cat and one box per floor in the house. The texture of carpeting seems to attract some cats. You can change the surface of the carpet by covering it with plastic or paper. Some fmd that putting the cat's food bowl in the area will discourage the cat from misbehaving. Checking through these possibilities and making needed changes should solve your problems with Muska. In the meantime you will find a solution of half warm water and half white vinegar effective in cleaning vour carpet. Nate to all dog owner*: Protect your dog from heart worm disease. Preventive medicine and information are available from your veterinarian.