The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 March 1990 — Page 7

FALCON FOLLIES FRIDAY NIGHT

Rick Florian, pictured at a February 25 concert. The 4th annual Falcon Follies variety show will he on Friday.

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PFC Mark Blosser, of North Liberty, is stationed at the National Training Center. Fori Irwin, California, and has undergone extensive training with this 50 caliber machine gun which overlooks the NTC from tank commander. The weapon is positioned on a M-l tank. All of the training center is desert, rocks, cactus, sand and dust. It was a cool brisk November morning on the desert floor. The time, just after 2:00 am., with the full moon showing its bright glow Some grumbling and laughter was heard in the distance, not much, enough to break the silence Movement was seen 300 meters ahead, nothing to worry about just someone stretching his legs. As morning appears and the sun shows its brightness over the desert floor, a dust cloud is seen in the distance. More movement is seen both on

March 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School auditorium. Admission price is $3 00. In addition to musical, dramatic, dance, and comedy performances by John Glenn students, the high school Jazz Band, Swing Choir, and Pom Pon group will perform. Winners of the talent portion of the show will be selected by a celebrity group of judges including Rick Florian, member of the Christian rock group “Whiteheart.” Mark Durocher, disc jockey with U 93 radio, and Donna Terrell, from WSBT-TV. Emcee for the 1990 Follies is senior Rich Hummer. Mark your calendar for March 9 for an enjoyable hour of song, dance and fun!

grade at Oregon-Davis. Billy is 11 years old. Hazelton is the son of Brian and Jill Hazelton. Route 1. Box 373. Hamlet and he is also in the sixth grade at Oregon-Davis Elementary. Bradley is 12 years old.

our right and left flanks, the tension builds. The radio comes alive with messages of reports and sightings, all of which are confirmed Then a commanding voice comes over the net saying “This is Black 6 to all dragon elements shortcount 01 mikes over," again the commanding voice comes over the net saying, "This is Black 6 shortcount follows, five. four, three, two, one." At the count of one a low growing thunder is heard, the sound echos in the valley. The dust cloud is growing closer, the voice comes over the net saying, “range 3,000 meters wait till 2,500 meters, over." At 2.500 meters the TC says “Wait for the command then we will bust this cap." At 2,500 meters the command is given. “Gunner sabow tanks, direct front” the crew feels the adrenaline flowing in their bodies. The gunner replies

“Identified” the TC or (Tank Commander! says "Fire” the gunner acknowledges, ”On the way." A loud blast, the M-l Abrams tank finds its mark on a Soviet T-72 tank, where the vehicle stops and the crew comes out. After that, a fierce battle erupts with noise, smoke, confusion and blinking lights. T~his is a almost everyday occurance at NTC or the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. American soldiers trained to use Soviet vehicles, memorize their tactics and put them to use. The outcome is Armor. Infantry. Artillery and Airforce. All trained tn Soviet doctorine and equipped with some Soviet equipment. To train American fighting troops to deal with and learn from fighting the “Russians” so to become better soldiers, so if the call to arms is heard, they are ready. Not all the equipment is Soviet, most is modified American equipment to look like the real thing. Like the M 551 Shcridens modified to look like T-72 tanks and T-b 4. 65 tanks. 1 was very fortunate to go to NTC with the 4th and 35th Armored Battalion. The training was very realistic and taught everyone no matter what your job was, how you could improve yourself. The entire scenario was played out from beginning to end. from the start of the battle to the end where medics were brought in to evacuate the "wounded.” The meaning of “wounded" means each person in NTC carries little casuality cards that states if you are hit, what your “Wounds” are. The wounded are then moved off the battlefield by medics to aid stations, there they received treatment according to their card. Then after the scenario is completed the soldiers are returned to their unit to fight another battle another day. No live ammunition is used, the battles are fought with lasers and from the largest tank to the average soldier is equiped with sensors and lasers to shoot and to register and record a hit or kill. The lasers and sensors are called Mil ES or (miltiplc intergrated laser engagement system). Blanks are used in the weapons and little sensors attached to the weapons fire a laser beem when a blank is fired. All soldiers wear a harness and a haiio on their torso and helmet where ever they go. When a person is being fired upon and a near miss occurcs the harness emittes a short high pitched sound. When a hit occurcs, the harness emittes a high pitched sound, which continues until a small key is taken from the laser firing sensor on the muzzle of the weapon Ifien put into a keyhole on the harness making the weapon unable to fire a laser for the kev is not in the firing sensor. The most interesting thing about NTC is that all vehicles have installed in them signal beacons which sends a homing signal to a satellite. Also they are trying to make every platoon of Infantry carry at least one backpack beacon. The signals are beamed to the satellite and back to a central bunker and processed and put on a large screen. From there, at a touch of a button, a person can find the location of a vehicle or platoon of infantry down to the nearest yard Then computer printed pictures are made of the battles to show the commanders and other leaders where mistakes were made and how they could be corrected or avoided Now only 2-3 battalions or one task force can train at NTC at one time because there is not enough “Russians” to fight. The NTC post is trying to purchase another 300,000 acres so training can be done on division levels. Meaning entire divisions like the Sth Infantry Division (Mechanized) can tram

there for the month of good quality training The desert is dusty, hot during the day and cold at night but the lessons learned today at NTC. could save lives tomarrow. For all those who have fought or were wounded or killed defending this country or its ideals knows that you can never practice too much. Pvt. Mark Blosser Ist Battalion 70th Armor Sth Infantry Division (Mechanized) Potato Potential As the weather gets cooler, try this make-ahead casserole for everything from hurried weekday evenings to after-game parties on weekends. Potatoes are high in energy-giv-ing complex carbohydrates and dis-ease-fighting fiber They're also rich in vitamins and only about 120 calones each. The ones from the state of Washington, research shows, have even more of many of these nutrients than the average U S. potato. Stuffed Potatoes A La Reuben 6 large Washington Russet potatoes Oil 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup milk 1 can (8 oz.) sauerkraut 1-1 /2 cups diced cooked corned beef Salt Mustard Cheese Sauce Scrub potatoes; rub lightly with oil. Pierce several times with fork. Bake at 400° F 50 to 60 minutes or until tender. Cut lengthwise slice from top of each potato. Scoop out pulp and mash with butter and milk. Add sauerkraut, corned beef, pepper and salt to taste. Spoon Stuffed potatoes can be a warm way to treat your family and greet your guests mixture into shells. Return to oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with Mustard Cheese Sauce. Makes 6 servings. Mustard Cheese Sauce Melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine in saucepan. Blend in 3 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon prepared mustard, 12 teaspoon salt and dash each pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Add 1-1/2 cups milk; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in 1 cup shred-

ded Swiss cheese and heat until melted. Makes about 2 cups. Wow ’ What a surprise. The RDays in February were literally over flowing. A big congratulations and pat on the back to the people of North Liberty and surrounding area whom willingly brought material to be recycled . . . applause! Also a big thank you goes to John Glenn (NHS) National Honor Society volunteers Their help in the February R Days, that was the week we received an abundance of icy weather For last December with 12 inches of snow, our thanks goes to Boy Scout 1 Troop 241. This March our volunteers will be from the North Liberty Church of Chnst. Thank you all

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for caring about the community and the environment. We would like to thank the North Liberty Firemen for their fast response to our house fire and saving our home. Also to our neighbors. Ike and Carolyn Dunnuck. Chuck and Annette Williams, Richard and Donna Gouker, Dave Craft. Craig Perkins. Jr.. Bev Sims and Earl and evervone that was so caring. We love you all. Betty and Frank Ginzer IN MEMORY In memorv of my loving husband who left me on March 12. 1988. When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while. Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days. But fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and m cheer And I in turn will comfort vou and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die. For I am waiting for you in the sky! Yes. we part with our loved ones but not forever. If we trust God's promise and doubt it never. And so. w hen my task here on earth is done And I have said my last goodbye 1 know that I will meet bv wonderful husband Somewhere in the sky. His loving wife, Gladys Sheneman JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL PARENTING DISCUSSION’S The first two sessions of parenting discussions at John Glenn High School have been interesting. Parenting styles and developing responsibility have given some challenging ideas. The video presentations on Active Parenting have had situations that applv to practical experience. Some good discussion developed on how to discipline and respect children Coming dates and topics follow March 13. Discouragement — Scat ot Misbehavior or Encouragement; Marth 2". How Children Develop; \pnl 3. Hearing Even \ oice — I he Family Council. If interested pick up information in the Guidance Office or call John Glenn. 586-3195; Urey. 586-3184 and Walkerton Elementan. 5863186.

1 ON DEAN'S LIST Indiana University. Bloomington. undergraduate students from our area who achieved the Dean's List for academic excellence dunng the first semester of the 1989 90 school year are as follows Diane L. Coddens, Thom Road. North Liberty. Dean's List students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average from a possible 4.0 tn a minimum of 12 hours of course work. Diane will be among those honored on April 8 during the traditional Founder’s Day program on campus. Th« averaga parson breathes wvan quarts of air a minute Th# first year fireworks ware used to caiabrata the Fourth of July was 1626

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