The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 March 1994 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - MARCH 17, 1994

VETERAN’S REVIEW Provided By American Legion Poet 189 "We Call Ovraelvee Legionnaires" The American Legion was founded by veterans who believed American ideals of justice, freedom and democracy must be preserved for all time," quoting from an address titled, "We Call Ourselves Legionnaires". This is the Diamond Jubilee of The American Legion, 1919-1994. The Legion was founded by veterans who understood that American would remain strong only as long as individual citizens feel a sense of obligation to their community, state and nation. The Legion was founded by veterans who knew the hard-learned lessons of war and peace must be transmitted to posterity. The youngest American kids who served in the "Great War" of 1914-18 are in their 90s now. The generation that started the war, and most of those who finished it, are long dead and gone. Still, the Department of Veterans Affairs says an estimated 30,000 World War I era veterans are still alive. Though dwindling in numbers, those who served during "The Great War" are remembered fondly, and the years haven't dimmed the nation’s gratitude for their sacrifice in wartime. Two veterans of that war, fought when this fading century was young, were recently honored with special commemorative medals marking the 75th anniversary of the war’s final day, November 11, 1918. And on received an honor only a few Legionnaires are still eligible to receive, a certificate marking 75 continuous years membership in the nation’s largest veterans' organization. Army nurse Grace McKillip, 97, Lake Placid, N.Y., had just finished her training in Plattsburg, N.Y. when she was recruited by the Red Cross to go to Siberia in 1917. The ship on which she sailed, the French-registered S.S. Patrie, had such a rough crossing that at one point it was reported lost at sea. But McKillip and the 74 other nurses on board survived a midAtlantic storm and arrived safely in Brest, France. She later served at Base Hospital No. 93 with the American Expeditionary Force. After the war she returned to the United States and became an original member of the American Legion Post 177, in Plattsburg, where she received her nurse's training. She later transferred to an all-nurses Post, the Jane A. Delano Post 122, Bay Pines, Fla., where she is a Paid-Up-For-Life member. Along with the victory medal, Legion officials presented McKillip with a rare memento few have lived long enough to earn; a 75-year continuous membership in and certificate. "We are proud to have Ms. McKillip as a member of Post 122 of The American Legion," says Post Commander Joan M. Arcand. "World War 1 veterans sacrificed so much for their country, and it was veterans from that was who formed The American Legion 75 years ago.” Last month Legionnaires, family and well wishers honored Marine 25 Yun Os Profusion^ 8 Punon* Service • UPHOLSTERY • CARPETING i • BOATS ( • VEHICLES Up? • SEMIS (219) 586-2745 or (219) 324-4942 Cai 6 00 » m • 12 00 M

Corps veteran Ralph Pierce, 96, with a special commemorative medal. Pierce has been a Legionnaire for 66 years, the last 30 with Post 250 in Runnemede, NJ., near Philadelphia, Pa. The medal presentation caught Pierce by surprise because he was ushered into a room on the pretext of retrieving a hat. But he was not at a loss for words. "It's so sudden, I haven't had time to think," he told a reporter from a local newspaper. "I can say this, it’s wonderfol. 1 hope 1 live a lot longer to remember this.” His friends at the Post still pick up Pierce and drive him to the Post home for Veterans Day and other special events. Post Commander John Elliott, then the Post's junior vice commander, presented wreath in Pierce’s behalf at a rededication service of bronze memorial plaques held on Veterans Day 1992. Pierce, McKillip and the other "kids" who answered the call 75 years ago probably think of Armistice Day first. After all, that’s what they called it for 36 years following the "war to end all wars", before Congress changed the holiday to Veterans Day in 1954. Indiana Opera North Presents “Tha Monir Pluto” Mozart's classic fairy-tale opera "The Magic Flute” will be Indiana Opera North's second opera production of the 1993-94 opera season. The opera tells the story of a prince and princess who are searching for each other. Along the way they encounter a wicked queen, a mysterious priest and a strange bird man. "The Magic Flute" will be performed March 18 at the Elco Theater in Elkhart, and March 26 at the O’Laughlin Auditorium on the St. Mary’s Campus. Cast members include Williams Skoog, from Dowagiac, as Tamino; Wendy Weber, from North Liberty,

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completed, students will use a module dealing with postsecondary training and/or how to move into the workforce. During the senior year, exploration will be narrowed and a commitment will be made to search for further education or to complete a job search. Discover can assist students with any of their plans. "Through the careers office, all students, regardless of their career objectives, will be able to learn about and explore careers through a systematic approach," said Mrs. Jaske. "We feel that the Discover program will help us do just that." ATTENTION Deadline to register to vote in the May 3 Primary is March 20. You

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