The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 27, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 November 1990 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 116; NUMBER 27

If Disaster Struck Today Are You Prepared? If a disaster struck today, would you be prepared? Would you have enough supplies to last for several days? Would you know how to get your family to safety? Would you know how to administer first aid if your child were hurt? If you're unsure of the answers to any of these questions, please call your local Red Cross chapter today. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for the worst fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, you name it. it could be the most important five minutes you spend in your life. Not to mention your child’s. For more information call the Red Cross 234-0191. Get ready for anything . . . anytime . . .anywhere. ARE YOU READY FOR AN EARTHQUAKE? Here's what you can do to prepare for such an emergency: PREPARE A HOME EARTHQUAKE PLAN Select a place everyone would meet following an earthquake. Designate an out-of-town familymember or friend to be your family contact person . . so that each of you can call him or her to say you’re safe or to relay messages. Conduct periodic earthquake drills . . . and review your Home Earthquake Plan now and then. Make these simple improvements around your home — Strap the water heater to a wall. Bolt bookcases and other tall, heavy furniture to the wall. Put bolts or latches on cabinet doors. Learn first-aid and CPR. PREPARE AN EARTHQUAKE SAFETY KIT Assemble an Earthquake Safety Kit by including first aid kit, fire extinguisher, canned food and a can opener, bottled water, sturdy shoes and work gloves, extra blankets and trash bags, essential medications, battery-powered radio, a flashlight and extra batteries - don’t use candles, douse all fires. Also include in the kit written instructions on how to turn off your home utilities. WHEN THE SHAKING BEGINS If you are inside, go only a few steps to a safety spot you have already picked. It could be a heavy desk or table you could crouch under (and hold on to) to be safe from falling objects ... or just an inside corner of a room. Pick a spot away from windows, bookcases, or tall, heavy furniture that could fall on you. If you live in a high-rise building, don’t be surprised if the fire alarms and sprinklers go off during a quake. If you are outside, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees and power lines. If you are in a car. drive to a clear spot (as above) and stay in the car until the shaking stops AFTER THE SHAKING STOPS Be prepared for aftershocks. Check people for injuries. Give first aid. Inspect your home for damage. Listen to the radio for instructions. Go to a Red Cross shelter if your home is unsafe

STUDENTS DONATE TO HOPE RESCUE MISSION J A Ma | * ran n I «

On Wednesday, November 21. the North Libedrty sixth graders enjoyed the annual Thanksgiving feast. The students brought in all the refreshments themselves and the teachers provided a fabulous beef stew. Everyone had the opportunity to share a few Thanksgiving traditions, as well as. what Thanksgiving means to them. As part of the festivities, the sixth graders donated their lunch money to Hope Rescue Mission, which is located in South Bend. On Tuesday, the 20th, they had the opportunity to tour the Mission along with learning what the purpose of the Mission is. It was an eye opening experience for all. Hope Rescue Mission has many needs, we encourage the people of our community to contribute generously to this worthy organization. Check utility lines and appliances for damage. If you smell gas. open windows and shut off the main gas valve. Then leave the building and report gas leakage to authorities. Don’t re-enter the building until a utility official says it is safe. If water pipes are damaged, shut off the supply at the main valve. Emergency water may be obtained from such sources as hot water tanks, toilet tanks and melted ice cubes Check to see that sewage lines are intact before flushing toilets. If electrical wiring is shorting out, shut off current at the main box. Check chimneys for cracks and damage. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire. The initial check should be made from a distance. Approach chimneys with great caution. Stay out of severely damaged buildings. Aftershocks can shake them down. Stay off the telephone, except to report an emergency. Turn on your radio or television to get the latest emergency information. Don't go sightseeing Respond to requests for assistance from police, fire fighting and relief organizations, but do not go into damaged areas unless your assistance has been requested

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574

Free Christmas Dinner Set For Sunday, Dec. 9 The Evening Star Rebekahs and the Walkerton Oddfellows Lodge are sponsoring a Free Christmas Dinner, on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Walkerton Community Building, for all Senior Citizens and the needy. The dinner will be held from 11 .30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Elsewhere in this issue of "The Independent-News” is a Christmas Dinner Guest List that can be filled out and taken to Budd's Bargain Barn. Walkerton Sporting Goods or to Elsie Heimer, Lincoln Twp. Trustee. 802 Ohio St., by Tuesday, Dec. 4, so these generous people can prepare plenty of goodies for you and yours. FAN BUS The fan bus for the boys basketball game on Friday, November 30 at Culver will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 5:15 p.m. and Glenn at 5:30 p.m. Game time is 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, December 1, the boys basketball team will play at Oregon-Davis starting at 7:00 p.m. The fan bus will leave Tyner and North Liberty at 6:00 p.m. and Glenn at 6:15 p.m. The cost to ride the fan bus is adults and students. SI.OO. NOTICE Application forms for the annual Salvation Army Christmas boxes are now available at The Inde-pendent-News office, 601 Roosevelt Rd.. Walkerton, for Walkerton residents only. These forms must be completely filled out in order to become eligible. Deadline is Friday, Dec. 14, by 12 noon. The bell ringing will begin on Saturday, Dec. 8 and will continue on Dec. 15 and 22. INTEREST SURVEYS ARE DUE Interest surveys for adult education classes are due this week! Any questions, contact Dick Kickbush at 656-8123 (school) or 586-341' (home). High interest classes will begin second semester in January

THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 29. 1990

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 5:00 p.m. — Urey basketball teams to travel to Oregon-Davis. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 30 6:30 p.m.—John Glenn basketball teams to travel to Culver. 6:30 p.m., C.S.T.—OregonDavis basketball teams to host LaCrosse. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 9:00 a.m. —John Glenn wrestlers to host LaVille. Knox and Jimtown. 7:00 p.m.—Oregon-Davis basketball teams to host John Glenn. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 4:15 p.m. — Walkerton fifth grade basketball team to host St. Pat’s. 6:30 p.m. —John Glenn freshmen basketball team to travel to New Prairie. 7:00 p.m.—Walkerton Town Board to meet. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 4:30 p.m. —Urey basketball team to travel to Triton. 6:00 p.m —John Glenn wrestlers to host South Bend Adams. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 4:30 p.m.—Walkerton fifth and sixth grade basketball team to travel to Triton. 6:00 p.m.—John Glenn girls basketball teams to host Jimtown. North Liberty Town Board to meet. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 4:30 p.m.—Urey basketball team to host Culver. 6:15 p.m.—John Glenn wrestlers to host South Bend St. Joe. 6:30 p.m.—John Glenn freshmen basketball team to travel to CMA. Holland’s Death By Gunshot An Accident Ted Daniel Holland, 14, of 109 Willow Drive, Walkerton, was struck by a single gunshot wound to the chest around 4:30 p.m., on Friday while he and a 13-year-old friend were handling a .35' Magnum revolver belonging to the friend’s father, which resulted in the death of Holland. He was an eighth grade student at Urey Middle School, in Walkerton. He was born on August 25, 19 7 6, in LaPorte, to Dan and Debbie Holland, both of Walkerton. Holland was visiting the friend's home at 69374 Indiana 23, Walkerton when the accidental shooting took place. According to police there was a curiosity factor with the gun and the boys, who were best friends, were showing the gun to each other and they handled it inappropriately and it was loaded. At some point the gun was cocked and it discharged. Surviving along with his parents are a sister. Tori L., at home and two brothers, Troy D and Todd M. McMahan, both it home, his maternal grandfather, Ernest Ross, of Plymouth and paternal grandparents, Helen and DeVon Holland, of Walkerton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tina Mane on August 17, 19'5. Services were held at 11:00 a m. on Tuesday at the W'alkenon United Methodist Church with bunal in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walkerton. The Nusbaum Elkin

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Basketball Season Tickets Now On Sale Season tickets for the 1990-91 basketball season are on sale in the office at John Glenn High School. The season tickets will also be sold at the first home basketball game, on Friday, Dec. 7. Boys basketball season tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for students. Season tickets do not include tournaments. The single game ticket prices for boys varsity basketball are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. Tickets for girls basketball, wrestling and freshman basketball will be $2.00 for adults and SI.OO for students. Senior citizens residing in the John Glenn School Corporation are eligible for a complimentary all-sports pass to all home athletic events except tournaments. To qualify, persons must be 65 years of age or older and must receive their ticket in person at the John Glenn High School Athletic office. NOTICE Project Safe sign-up in Walkerton is scheduled for November 30, 1990, and December ', 1990 at the Town Hall. W'hen you sign-up with Project Safe, you must bring with you an electric bill, a gas bill or name of your heating supplier, proof of income. Social Security number and a copy of your lease if you are renting. If you do not have a copy of your lease, you can pick up a Housing Affidavit at the ClerkTreasurer’s office. You must also make an appointment at the Gerk Treasurer’s office, for a sign up time with Project Safe, If you have any question concerning sign-up. please call 586-3711. NEW CHRISTMAS MUSICAL On Sunday, December 16, the Walkerton Community Choir will present a new Christmas musical. This work, entitled "Sing Praise To The King.” is an original composition by Sherry Klinedinst. and we are really excited about giving its premiere performance. The event will be held at the Walkerton United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m.. and a free-will offering for the choir will be taken. Please join us for a fun-filled evening of enjoyment and inspiration. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON The Marshall Co. Christian Women’s Club will hold their annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday. Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Balloon Wurks Restaurant, Holiday Inn. Plymouth, at $5.00 per person. Theme for the day is "A Homestyle Christmas.” Special features include gifts from the kitchen by Annetta Jones; music by Trish Richardson and speaker for the day will be Rita Ford. For reservation or to cancel a reservation by Fri., Nov. 30. call Barbara at 586-2284. Gen at 9366299 or Joanne at 'B4-2426 NOTICE The Koontz Lake Conservation Gub dinner, on Saturday evening. Dec 1. will be hosted by Lu and Dick Dipen. at 6:00 p.m., E.S.T., at the clubhouse Funeral Home. Walkenon. was m charge of the arrangements Memorial contnbutions may be made to the church building fund.