The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 December 1990 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 6. 1990

A WARNING OR A SCARE? Well, December 3 has come and gone and we are still sitting on solid ground. Os course the predicition of a major earthquake along the New Madrid fault, was for or around December 3. 1 guess time still exists for this to happen. However, we look at such predictions as this as almost foolhearty. There has never been any scientific proof of anyone having a formula to predict any kind of a natural disaster to a specific time. Yes, they say it will happen probably within 100 years, but setting aside December 3, 1990 as the date was what we consider just a wild guess. Iben Browning, of New Mexico, predicted the major earthquake due to atmospheric conditions that were due that hadn’t appeared to this degree since 1812, a year that did have severe earthquakes. His thoughts were not backed by those of the business of studying and monitoring earthquakes however, and this left him pretty much alone in his convictions. The sad part of it is, the gullible public who can easily grab hold of any such thing as this. This is the bad news of the recent predictions. The good news is that the predicition did make the public, gullible or not, more aware of a situation that could and someday surely will appear. If a bit of serious prevention and caution can come of this, it has served some good purpose. However, the near panic and actions in many areas that resulted, have a very negative attitude. In some areas schools were closed Monday. In many others attendance was way down as parents evidently kept students at home. There were cases cited of young children behaving very oddly, fearing the worst may happen to them and their families. And of course, there are those who are always available to take advantage of given situations, as insurance people made fast plays to sell earthquake insurance, one as far away as in Michigan doing a lot of business with this predicition as the incentive. it appears that for the present it is all over. It is something that can and will happen sometime, but as far as one individual calling the shots . . . just don’t believe it. There hasn’t been one yet on this earth who could do that.

THE FIRST SNOWFALL It’s the first snowfall of the season and as I look out the window at the fluffy flakes coming down, I am both happy and unhappy. On the down side, I am reminded of all the jobs that I have put off that need to be done, and Christmas shopping is not one of them. I always wait until two days before Christmas to shop. The plastic needs to be put on the windows (I usually wait until the wind is really blowing up a storm). I promised the cats 1 would make them a cat house, so that they don’t have to come in our house. They will probably get a house made of hay bales. My office needs cleaning out so that I can donate my samples to the Church Pantry. I always give a few hat samples to the nursing home. There are many things that can be done to make it a bit nicer for other people at this time. I have final paperwork to be done and a few cards to be mailed. I should make cinnamon rolls and cookies. With all of this work to do, what do 1 do? I do best, looking out the window watching the snow come down! We have a new weather forcaster in our home, Fred the wooly worm (so named by granddaughter, Catherine), and after eating his home of cabbage, Roy wanted to keep it to find out what it turns into. I supply it daily with water and a new leaf of cabbage. All that I can see it doing is eating and sleeping. As for its ability to predict the weather, it does as good as the meteorologists on television, always changing! With the decorations going up in town and the stores it is starting to look like the holiday season. I'm sure that 1 can do almost all of my shopping in the area. There are gift certificates to be purchased at the local restaurants. I'm seriously thinking of buying a generator for Roy. I enjoy the furnace working in the winter.

The Band Boosters are doing a great job selling food out at Stuntz and Hochstetler Pines, even with putting up with me in the kitchen. With this snow coming down, it will be an even more enjoyable time to go out and look around at the goodies. Remember before you rush out to the malls to shop, stop and look locally and buy locally. You’ll save gas and you will be helping out our local businesses. Well the snow is coming down harder and 1 had better get this into the paper. Sincerely Nedra Williams

CHURCH NEWS! MM—

Preebytsrisa Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Service. Presentation of Advent Banner, John Baker, guest speaker. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 10:00 a.m., Mary Circle. 7:00 p.m., Session meeting. Plan to attend Luminaire Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. “Whosoever will, may come.” North Liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty, Indiana Charles J. Richmond, Minister Timothy S. Stewart, Associate Minister SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship. 7:00 p.m., Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m.. Youth meetings, all grades. WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m., Evening Services. North Liberty Chorch of the Brethren Corner of Lafayette A Market Sts. North Liberty. IN 46554 Pastor Larry Dentler Phone 656-3157

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m.. Worship. "Christmas, a Gift From the Heart of God.” 10:30 a.m., Sunday School, all ages, nursery thru senior citizens. TUESDAY 8:30 a.m., Knee Deep Bible study and fellowship. THURSDAY 7:00 p.m., Bible study and fellowship. "More than a church, we’re a family of faith!” United Methodist Church Crossroads 4 And 23 North Liberty, Indiana Pastor James C. Stansell THURSDAY, DECEMBER o 7:30 p.m., Choir. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 9:30 a.m., UMW Brunch, all ladies of the church welcome. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9:30 a.m., Morning worship, 2nd Sunday of Advent-God’s Yes "In the Flesh.” 10:30 a.m., Coffee A Fellowship. 10:45 a.m., Sunday School. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 7:30 p.m., Finance committee meeting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:00 p.m.. Cub Scout pack meeting. SC John’s Lutheran Chruch Riley A Stanton Roads 24955 Riley Road The Rev. Bert Pauluhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 7:30 p.m., Adult Inquiry Class. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 7:30 a.m., Men’s breakfast. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9:30 a.m., Beth-fudgie Sunday, Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship. 3:00 p.m., WELCA 7:00 p.m., Council meeting. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 12 7:30 p.m., Mid-week Advent Service. "We love, because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19. Koontz Lake Missionary Church R.R.5, 80i214-C Walkerton, IN 46574 Pastor Rob Gates SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 7:30 a.m., CST, Worship Warriors. 8:00 a.m. CST. Worship Celebration I, Pastor Rob Gates preaching* 9:10 a.m. CST, Children’s Christmas program. 10:10 a.m. CST. Worship Celebration 11, Pastor Rob Gates preaching. 6:00 p.m. CST, Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. CST, AH Church birthday party. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 6:00 p.m. CST, Studying the word, missionary cadets. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 6:00 p.m. CST, Ladies Bible study. United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilyn Gebert THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 1:00 p.m., Bible study at church. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:00 Early Worship. 9:15 Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Late Worship Service Sermon: "One Day Equals 1000 Years.” 10:30 a.m., Adult choir to present Christmas Cantata. 3:00 p.m., UMYF to meet. Nursery available during Sunday School and Late Worship. Jr. Chruch available during the Late Worship. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 12:00 p.m., Hope, Mary Hahn. Lunch. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 7:00 p.m., Ruth Circle with Vi Masterman. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 12 9:00 a.m., Dieter's support group. 10:00 a.m., Bible study at par-

sonage. 6:00 p.m.. Cherub choir, 4 A 5 year olds. 6:00 p.m., Jr. Choir, Ist grade and up. 7:00 p.m., Adult choir practice. Fine Creek Church of the Brethren Intersection of Pine A Stanton Rds. 2*/i Miles North Os U.S. 6 Kendal W. Elmore, Pastor Phone 784-2806 THURSDAY 8:30 a.m., Exercise class. 9:00 a.m., Leave church to tour Indiana Development Center. 7:00 p.m., Choir practice. SATURDAY 1:00 p.m.. Childrens Cantata practice. SUNDAY 9:00 a.m., Sunday School. 10:00 a.m., Church. GIVE A GIFT OF LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING At this moment, hundreds of foreign exchange students worldwide will never be granted the opportunity to follow their dream of studying in the United States, unless you help. What is deterring these 15-18 year old high school students from realizing their dream is quite simple; they need a host family to provide a caring and loving home, a home just like yours, for 5 months (second semester), or 9 months (school year). Please take a minute to consider your family as a host to one of these well deserving youngsters. These young ambassadors, presented by the Youth Exchange Service, are eager to share their hopes and dreams, as well as trading their cultural knowledge with your family. YES students provide their own spending money and are covered by exceptional accidental/ medical insurance. No value can be placed on the educational prosperity of intercultural understanding that evolves between host family and student.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHIPS 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine 3/4 cup CAH granulated sugar 3/4 cup CAH brown sugar (packed) 2 eggs 1 3/4 cup flour 3 tablespoons Dutch cocoa 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon orange extract 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier

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You can help shape a young mind and make a difference in a teenagers heart by welcoming a exchange student into your home. Contact the Youth Exchange Service, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging intercultural differences through educating our young. Phone toll free: 1-800-848-2121. Holiday Brownies: Brazilian Brownies 2 tablespoons melted margarine 1/3 cup Brown SugarTwin* 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups sifted flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 mashed bananas (1 cup) Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a 9”x9”x2” pan with Baker’s Joy” non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk, 1/3 cup ice water. Whip at high speed until stiff peaks form. Chill while preparing remaining ingredients. In a large bowl, beat 3 eggs until thick and lemon colored. Add 1/3 cup SugarTwin*, margarine, coffee powder and vanilla. Set aside. Sift together dry ingredients. Stir flour mixture into SugarTwin* and margarine mixture. Mix until smooth. Stir in 2 mashed bananas. Fold whipped dry milk mixture into batter. Spread evenly in pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Yield: 16 squares 75 calories per square

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup dark seedless raisins 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Cream butter with granulated sugar. Mix in brown sugar and eggs. Mix flour with cocoa, salt and baking soda. Mix into butter mixture. Mix in orange extract and Grand Marnier. Stir in chocolate chips, raisins and walnuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes or until baked but slightly soft. Makes 6 to 7 dozen.