The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 June 1991 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 6, 1991

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| EDITORIALS!

HEALTH CARE Health Care is a very important factor in our lives and one that certainly is drawing a lot of attention. The U. S. Health Care System as it is, is not a sufficient system. One source stated that last year 31 million people went without health insurance of any kind. The lack of insurance for many plus the rapidly escalating cost, has made this a major problem that is being looked into by many people. Uwe Reinhardt, a Princeton University expert on medical economics stated, “Our system is like a sick man who knows he is sick but doesn’t want to go to the doctor because he fears what he might find out.’’ Most realize our health care system needs some changing, but no one has come up with a satisfactory answer. Looking for help, some policy makers are looking longingly at other countries, Canada is the one you hear so much about. The Canadian system, although it sounds good from the outside, is doing no better than Americans in keeping costs down. Their per capita cost increases in health care spending, adjusted for inflation, are almost identical to those in the United States. And then there is the problem that almost all programs run by the government experiences, the control. Government imposed budget limits and restrictions on work loads have caused Canada a lot of problems. They have resulted in some hospitals closing beds for at least part of a year and limit the number of operations being performed. Waiting lists for major non-emergency surgery are long and widespread. Many Canadians are coming across the border to have work performed and their program is actually farming out some of their patients due to the waiting in Canada. The average wait for heart surgery in British Columbia is five months. In Newfoundland, residents wait six to 10 monmonths for a hip replacement and as much as five months for a pap smear. A CAT scan may not be possible for at least two months. And the cases go on and on as several factors have led to this situation. Dr. C. Everett Koop, the former Surgeon General, stated that Japan and Germany both have plans that are attractive in many ways, but both of them also have drawbacks. It appears that a plan is going to have to be worked out right here at home to give health care coverage to all. Socialized medicine is not the answer. It is not working in countries that have it and it won’t work here. The policy makers are simply going to have to find away to make a health care system work in the United States to fit the needs of the United States. This is easier said than done, but something must be done in the future to protect us all.

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“What Does It Do For Me?’’ A few weeks ago, in a local publication, there was written a comment on the question of “What does the Chamber of Commerce do for me?’’. The question was answered by a list of negative organizations and boards that don’t do anything for me. I’m sure that the president of the Town Board, an elected body, could answer that they are the governing body that runs the town electric, water, sewage, street, and the police departments, as well as being responsible for any major problems. The head of the Park Board could answer that they are responsible for the upkeep of the parks. The fire chief certainly would be very quick to answer that they put out the fires and get cats out of trees. I’m sure Pat Gassensmith, chief of police, could tell you that they protect the people and check Nedra’s bike and threaten to kick her out of town. I’m positive that the head of the School Board would quickly explain that they run a multi-million dollar organization and take a lot of grumbles for it. The spirited bunch that runs the ambulance would quickly point out their many contributions to the saving of life and limb, and with a very limited budget and crew. The Tri Kappas are a service organization and the leaders could relate the many services and projects that they promote. The Lions are another organization that promotes many good causes and I’m sure that they would gladly give vou this information. As a member of the Friends Os The Fourth, ' I’m sure that if you told me that 1

The Friends Os The Fourth didn’t do anything for you, that you would be given a strong reply in that we finance and run the largest event in the area. The Jaycees could answer a negative comment with the events they sponsor. I’m sure that any band booster of the John Glenn system would surely brag and tell the benefit of their band. They will be representing the whole State of Indiana in Washington, D.C. The world gives us life and the people needed to give membership to all of our organizations. What I’m saying in this long letter is president of the Chamber of Commerce, when somebody says “The Chamber of Commerce doesn't do anything for me”, tell them what your projects are. Ask them for their ideas and comments. Public relations. Be so enthusiastic that they will want to join and become active members. Tell us what the Chamber of Commerce does! Sincerely, Nedra Williams 4-H PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE 4-H Junior Leaders from St. Joseph County will be holding their annual fundraising dinner at the Fairgrounds, comer of Jackson and Ironwood Roads, in the Esther Singer Building. This year’s dinner will be a Port-a-pit Chicken Bar-b-que. The chicken bar-b-que will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. on Firday, June 14. Tickets for the event will be available from any 4-H Junior Leader, from the County Extension Office (284-9604) or at the door. Prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 12 and under and $3.00 Keep frozen poultry hard-frozen until time to thaw, and cook promptly after thawing.

|CHURCH NEWS|

Walkerton Wesleyan Church 700 Van Buren Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor, Thelmon (Bud) Fugate REGULAR SERVICES 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship. 7:00 p.m., Evening Worship. WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m., Evening Worship. UPCOMING SATURDAY, JUNE 8 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Fun Fair. It will be held in the basement of the Chruch. 50 cents a ticket or 11 tickets for $5.00. Please join us. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana “Everyone Welcome” SUNDAY, JUNE 9 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:00 a.m., Worship Service, Rev. David Evans, guest speaker. Nursery service available. Mariners will be meeting following Worship Service. Verice Walz and Doris Vasil will be the hostesses for this meeting. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 10:00 a.m., Mary Circle will meet. 7:00 p.m.. Session will meet. “Whosoever will, may come.” North liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty, Indiana 46554 Phone: 656-4632 Charles J. Richmond, Minister Timothy S. Stewart, Associate Minister REGULAR SERVICES 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. First Baptist Church Maine and Clark Streets Walkerton, Indiana D.O. Van Dyne, Pastor SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship. 7:00 p.m., Evening Service. WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m., Prayer Service. United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilyn Gebert THURSDAY, JUNE 6 7:00 p.m., Tri Kappa. 7:00 p.m., Low Impact Aerobics Class. 7:15 p.m., Agape Prayer Group. SUNDAY, JUNE 10 8:00 a.m., Early Worship at Stuntz & Hochstetler Pines. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Late Worship, sermon: “David, Bringing The Presence”; text: I Samuel 16:14-23 and Mark 3:20-25. Nursery available during Sunday School and Late Worship. Jr. Church available during Late Worship. MONDAY, JUNE 11 7:30 a.m., Faith Circle with Deila Egger. 7:00 p.m.. Low Impact Aerobics Gass. TUESDAY, JUNE 12 9:00 a.m., Bible Study at the church. Koontz Lake Missionary Church R.R.5, 80x214-C Walkerton, IN 46574 Pastor Rob Gates SUNDAY, JUNE 9 8:00 a.m., Worship Celebration I, Pastor Rob Gates. 9:10 a.m., Children’s program, “The Music Machine.” 10:10 a.m., Worship Celebration 11, Pastor Rob Gates. No evening service. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 6:30 p.m., Studying the Word, Missionary Cadets.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads (24955 Riley Road) The Rev. Bert Pauluhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 FRIDAY, JUNE 7 6:30 p.m., Liberty-LaVille Ministerium at Honkers. 7:45 p.m., Men’s softball. SATURDAY, JUNE 8 7:30 a.m., Men’s breakfast at Nancy’s. SUNDAY, JUNE 9 9:00 a.m., Sunday School. 9:00 a.m., Bible Class. 10:00 a.m., Holy Communion. 7:00 p.m., Council. “We love, because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19. United Methodist Church Crossroads 4 and 23 North Liberty, Indiana Pastor James C. Stansell FRIDAY, JUNE 7 9:00 p.m., Softball with Teegarden U.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 8 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, Boy Scout car wash in church parking lot. 6:30 p.m., Amish dinner sponsored by the choir. SUNDAY, JUNE 9 9:00 a.m., Morning worship. Sermon, "Is Loved Possessed” 9:45 a.m., Coffee and fellowship. 10:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages. Child care available during worship.

John Glenn Improvement Roll Listed The Improvement Roll for the 4th nine weeks grading period for John Glenn High School has been released as follows: 9TH GRADE Brad Annis Stephen Austin Jason Bare Laura Bostwick Scott Buchtel Tim England Amanda Lack Josh Neidlinger Jerry Niles Troy Olinger Amy Parker Matt Prout Ricky Scott Rachel Shafer Bryan Verkier Ryan Walls Steve Whitmer 10TH GRADE Jason Amor Brad Brodzinski Bruce Brown Kerry Bussie Aaron Casteel Steve Chase Christina Crane Carrie Dugan Jane Graham Andy Holderread Jason Hughes Debbie King Danny Long Rick Maher Lilly Mansfield Chris Mark Jennifer McCormick David Menefee Stephanie Morris Renae Orcutt Brian Perry Angel Pierce Gordon Renz Kim Ruby Frank Sheneman Joshua Shirk Dan Wielosinski Lori Wise 11 TH GRADE Mike Birk Shelley Buchtel Beth Davis Justin Driscoll Craig Hale Mike Krill Roger Laßere David Matz John Nunley Jim Peterson Jeff Ridgway Kevin Stedman Marshall Steele Rebecca Webb

Kevin Wieczorek 12TH GRADE Rod Anderson Tim Gark Brett Eastburn Angie Hoover Loren Knowlton Sheila Mills Jason Parker Jack Preston Craig Ross Greg Smith Kenny Swank Artie Webb PERFECT ATTENDANCE AT W.E.S. The Walkerton Elementary School has announced the perfect attendance record for the second semester as follows. KINDERGARTEN Ashley Berg Kimberly Green Bryan Haag Ashley Hardesty Alicia Hochstetler Sarah Keeling Rhonda Louderback Nichole Malstaff Michael Norris Jared Pletcher Joshua Rizek Jessica Robbins Amy Stull Alexandrea White

FIRST GRADE Emily Batman Scott Fry Kayla Izdepski Ashlee Jackson Kyle Laßere Kyle Lichtenbarger Abigail Miller Joshua Walker SECOND GRADE Craig Bishop Jason Coffman Brian Elkins Jasmine Fields Hollie Gentry Chad Haag Sharon Hochstetler Chad Van Blaricom THIRD GRADE Dana Bacewic Luke Batman Carissa Bridge Austin Gark Justin Easterday Michelle Higgins Shawn Jacobson Mary Keck Matthew Malstaff Venus Nieubuurt Mary Pittman Ben Rans Cori Rans Chase Shafer Stewart Swan Joshua White FOURTH GRADE Crystal Briggs Jason Dipert Courtney Eddinger Becky Garab Lauren Gentry Brian Meadows Andrew Ream Robert Reinhold Rebecca Straham FIFTH GRADE Jessica Cable Ryan Lichtenbarger Denise Martin Mary Pflugshaupt Jacob Pletcher Adrienne Preston Scott Ruby Steve Ruby Brian Snell Karolyn Swartz Jennifer White SIXTH GRADE Heather Creech Nichole Huff Qjeta Oke Jina Robbins Todd Whitteberry Shop At Home On July 26, 1969, Sharon Adams, a 39-year-old Californian, became the first woman ever to sail alone across the Pacific Ocean. She covered the 5,618-mile distance from Yokohama, Japan, to San Diego harbor in her 31-foot ketch, in 74 days, 17 hours, 15 minutes.