The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 50, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 May 1990 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - MAY 10,1990

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■RW?fT!V?fWWW^^ I9w 11 ■■ 11 ?wV * ■ Rvl V w ir SU K|S mMr. “ Su ® WF 9 9p " M W ^UUU •' ■AmMHBMMHMBMmHmHAnwHAmMHMMHmMBDB TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS The John Glenn School Board will have two new faces for the next four years after the election Tuesday. Taking office the first of July will be Daniel Patrick, replacing Pamela Craft in Liberty Township; and Harold “Gene” Knowlton, who defeated William Millar in Lincoln Township. Re-elected in Polk Township was Nilas Miller, the current Board president. He was opposed by two candidates in his bid for re-election. These two new members will join with Miller the rest of the present Board, Mary Ann Stedman, Liberty Township; Jean Ann Beam, Johnson Township; Donald Ludwig, Lincoln Township; and David Hostetler, Polk Township. The job ahead of this new Board continues to be big. Some very important decisions will be made that will concern the future structure of the school building system. Along with running a multi-million dollar business, this puts added importance on the upcoming years. It is obvious that this 1990 election was decided by the Dick Kickbush issue. The supporters of Mr. Kickbush were out to defeat the incumbents who terminated his teaching contract. For many this election became an obsession on this one matter. Miller possibly escaped this element by not being present at the hearing for Mr. Kickbush and abstaining from the vote when it came up. Also, with two opponents in the election, votes were split further between three candidates than would have been the case had there been just one challenger. It is not always good to have one issue this important in such an important vote. But the residents of the John Glenn School district owe a word of congratulations and thanks to the two members who have served the Board well in the past years, William Millar and Pamela Craft. The fruits of your work may never be fully understood by the general public.

The Pointon family request that whoever took our yard ornaments and a girls 20” burgundy bike from our property after our fire, please return these items where you found them. Don’t you think we lost enough? I have now been prompted to write my second “Letter to the Editor.” After attending the May 2nd school board meeting I commend Don Ludwig for commenting on the resignation of John Hostrawser as John Glenn baseball coach. I was appalled to think that not one board member made comment at the board meeting in which John Hostrawser’s resignation was presented. Don Ludwig was a little late, however, he did respond. John Glenn School Corporation has been fortunate to have John Hostrawser for many years and have lost a dedicated, hard working coach. Living within sight of the baseball field our family (and many others) have witnessed John Hostrawser caring for the baseball field and diamond at all hours for many years in addition to the time spent coaching the team and teaching in the classroom. John Glenn has a well-groomed field only because of his interest and care. John Hostrawser has shoes that will be difficult to fill as a coach. An additional plus is that he is a good teacher in our school corporation. Thanks John, and thank you. Don. for recognizing him. Carol Aitken POPPY DAY MAY 19 The American Legion Auxiliary will be distributing the bright red crepe paper poppy in memory of the nation’s war dead — while assisting the needy veteran and his family on Saturday. May 19. here in Walkerton. The American Legion adopted the poppy as a memorial flower at the National convention. 1920. This was followed through with the adoption of the poppy as the American Legion Auxiliary's memorial flower.

Throughout the year, disabled and hospitalized veterans make poppies in hospitals and special convalescent workshops maintained by the Auxiliary. Assembling poppies provides financial and psychological therapy. Contributions made on Poppy Day are used by the Auxiliary Units to aid needy veterans and their families in the community and veterans in hospitals throughout the state. All proceeds are channeled directly into rehabilitation and children and youth work. Won’t you "Wear a VeteranMade Poppy” May 19? Orville Easterday Unit 189 American Legion Auxiliary WALKERTON TOWN COURT NEWS Lee A. Ramirez. 1524 Tebbor Rd., St. Joseph, Michigan, speeding. fined $15.00 plus court costs. Alfred Flagg. P.O. Box 465. 702 So. Shield, failed to appear, ordered suspension of driver’s license. Jeffrey R. Knoebel, 908 Ohio St.. Walkerton, no brakes when required, failed to appear, ordered suspension of driver’s license. Lisa J. Kuntz. Box 582, Coverdale. speeding, failed to appear, ordered suspension of driver’s license. Michelle Seery. 955 Blorr Lane, Zionsville, speeding, failed to appear, ordered suspension of driver’s license. Timothy M. Freeman, 580 North 50 West, Valparaiso, speeding, fined $15.00 plus court costs. Annette K. Connelly. 50611 Park Lane. Granger, speeding, fined $15.00 plus court costs. Scott H. Webb, 1205 Ohio St.. Walkerton, no operator’s license, fined SIO.OO plus court costs. Scott H. Webb, 1205 Ohio St., Walkerton, no registration plate, fined SIO.OO plus court costs. Letitia Morrison, 2009 N. Brentwood. Muncie, speeding, fined $15.00 plus court costs. Ronald W. Monroe. 219 E. Farneman, South Bend, speeding, fined $20.00 plus court costs. Seat belts save lives

Bananas Fight Heart Disease Americas Most Popular Fruit Also Lowers Cholesterol News USA

(NU) — Bananas are almost too good to be true. Not only are they America’s number one selling fruit and its least expensive as well as one of its most nutritious. But now they are turning out to be helpers in the fight against heart disease and high blood cholesterol. It has been known for some time that bananas were very high in Vitamin B-6, an essential vitamin for maintaining -an adequate immune system. But now, according to Dr. James E. Leklem, an internationally known authority on vitamin B-6 and its effects in humans, “Vitamin B-6 has been reported to affect cholesterol levels in humans.’’ He says “lower levels of blood cholesterol have been seen in some persons who have been given extra vitamin B-6. Also, recent research has shown that persons with low blood levels of B-6 have higher blood cholesterol levels than persons who have adequate amounts of vitamin B-6 in their blood. This is

youX feel better... and so wM your chMd. 1. Take a deep breath. And another. Then remember you are the adult... 2. Close your eyes and imagine you’re hearing what your child is about to hear. 3. Press your lips together and count to 10. Or better yet, to 20. 4. Put your child in a time-out chair. (Remember the rule: one timeout minute for each year of age.) 5. Put yourself in a timeout chair. Think about why you are angry: Is it your child, or is your child simply a convenient target for your anger? 6. Phone a friend. 7. if someone can watch the children, go outside and take a walk. 8. Take a hot bath or splash cold water on your face. 9. Hug a pillow. 10. Turn on some music. Maybe even sing along. 11. Pick up a pencil and write down as many helpful words as you can think of. save the list 12. write for prevention Information: National committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, Box 2866 L, Chicago, IL 60690. Sfe stop using words that hurt. start using words that help. FA V* I Vo National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse COUICfI

not necessarily a cause and effect situation, but it is suggestive of a link between vitamin B-6 and heart disease.” B-6 and Heart Disease Link Leklem, who is Professor of Foods and Nutrition at Oregon State University, recommends that the prudent step individuals can take, especially those at high risk for cardiovascular disease, is to consume foods which are good sources of vitamin B-6 and low in fat. Adults need at least 1.5 to 2 milligrams of B-6 in their diet each day (the body cannot produce its own vitamin B-6) and that makes the banana just about the perfect food since it has no fat and one medium size banana (about 5 to 6 oz.) will provide 0.7 mg. of vitamin B-6. As if that were not all, bananas have high potassium and fiber, have no salt, and contain only 95 calories. They are just as good for babies as they are for grandparents. A