The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 46, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 31 March 1994 — Page 9

VETERAN’S REVIEW Provided By American Legion Poet 189 America One Nation Under God There are many theories being brought to light these days to explain away the social maladies of the 1990’5. It almost seems that everyone wants to find the root cause of our social ills. 1 believe the answer has been before us for many, many years • only our modern society has chosen to ignore the solution. I am a firm believer that phrases such as One Nation Under God make up the threads in the weave of our national moral fiber, the basic morality which has held America together and made it so great for hundreds of years. It is interesting to note that our founding fathers recognized the need for establishing the moral fiber of our government. George Washington in 1777 wrote: “The Commander In Chief,” with the highest satisfaction, expresses his thanks to the officers and soldiers for the fortitude and patience with which they have sustained the fatigues of the campaign. Tomorrow bringeth the day set apart by the honorable Congress for public thanksgiving and praise; and duty calling us devoutly to express our grateful thanks and acknowledgments to God for the manifold blessings he has granted us. The General directs that the Army remain with their several corps and brigades, and the chaplains perform their service with the troops in the barracks, and we earnestly exhort all to attend with reverence the solemnities of the day.” The mind and spirit of Washington, and others who declared the United States of America as a great experiment in social change, were held firm by a belief io a supreme being. Washington spoke of these spiritual thoughts with this prayer:

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“Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that you will keep the United States in Thy Holy protection; that Though will incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; to entertain a spirit of brotherly affection and love for one another, and for all fellow citizens of the United States at large; and finally, that Though wilt graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, to demean ourselves with that charily, humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the devine author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope for a happy nation.” One Nation Under God. The thought was there from the earliest days of our great nation, and it should remain today as a ripple of courage and insight for every American. Sadly our country has turned away from such leadership and social lessons. For decades our family established the morality we would follow throughout the rest of our lives. But today, for far too many Americans, the family unit is dysfunctional. Single parent homes are common. We even have television shows which feature single parents who chose to not have a partner in marriage. Our lives are bombarded from every media angle with stories which do little to establish social goals or national morality. Every individual, including the children of America, are exposed to stories of violence, crime, drug usage, homosexuality, lewd and profane lyrics to music for our teenagers to listen to. We have television stars who openly have third party marriages, profess to have had lesbian love affairs, and experience as prostitutes • it is any wonder why morality appears to be on the wane? And with no moral fiber connecting our nation is it any wonder that we are alarmed with social decay? Look around you.

There is little or no moral instruction given to our modern society outside of formal religious services. Religion and the social lessons it imparts has been quietly removed from daily American life. The early leadership of America firmly believed in One Nation Under God. Sadly, we cannot look to our nation's leaders today to find the same moral disciplines which served our nation so well. In fact we would be hard pressed to find leaders that we could nick-name Honest Abe, or relate stories of cherry trees which were tumbled with a new axe. America's veterans, the Legion and 40/8 once rose and demanded that the words One Nation Under God be rightfully returned to the Pledge of Allegiance. But even that is often attacked. We can take heart in the fact that when the pledge is recited, our citizens not only dedicate themselves to allegiance to the flag and to our republic, but also recognized that we are in body and spirit one nation, that exists under on God, never to be divided, that offers liberty and justice for everyone. As veterans we need to bring the affirmation of faith back into the limelight of daily American life. Those who offer to lead our nation should be required to cling to this fabric on American life, and gave a rebirth to the moral foundations of our nation. Without the lessons learned in phrases such as One Nation Under God, we will continue to witness a moral decline in our society. Instead, we should look to the founding father's wishes and return our country to being - One Nation Under God. Bowling Monday Night Ladle* March 28, 1994 Reflections by Karen 74 42 Mouse’s Barber Shop 61 55 Shady Lanes 53 59 Ross Engineering 40 72 High team series: Reflections by Karen 2686, Shady Lanes 2596, Ross Engineering & Machine, Inc. 2567. High team game: Reflections by Karen 909, Ross Engineering & Machine, Inc. 881, Shady Lanes 874. High individual series: Donna Wood 489, Diane South 478, Madge Whickcar 450. High individual game: Karn Haug 176, Diane South 173, Madge Whickcar 168. Friday Morning Coffee League March 25, 1994 Ray & Kenny’s 76 48 Miller’s Merry Manor 73 51 Waldrop’s Fancy Fruits 56 68 Johnson’s Dairy Farm 43 81 High team series: Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu 2145, Miller’s Merry Manor 2121, Johnson’s Dairy Farm 2063. High team game: Miller’s Merry Manor 785, Ray & Kenny’s Super Valu 759, Johnson’s Dairy Farm 743. High individual series: Marcia Lichtenberger 596, Candy Collins 501, Donna Wood 472. High individual game: Marcia Lichtenberger 237, Cendy Collins 184, Dene Hensley 179. The first boerdwelk in America was completed at Atlantic City in 1870. E-Z STUMP REMOVAL REASONABLE RATES Sill Ellinger 586-2167 Walkerton FULLY INSURED

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HOSPICE ANNOUNCES YOUNG WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. is offering caring support to those under the age of 55 who are grieving the death of a spouse. Currently, the group meets every Monday evening, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Beginning in June, meetings will take place the first and third Monday of each month. The sessions focus on recognizing and understanding the grief process while addressing issues unique to young widows and widowers and stimulating personal growth. Anyone in the community, age 55 or under, who has experienced the loss of a spouse through death is welcome to attend. The group is under the direction of a professional counselor and there is no fee. Please call Hospice at (219) 2370340 for further information. Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. is a home health agency providing nursing, psycho-social, and spiritual support for terminally ill persons and their families, regardless of diagnosis or ability to pay for Hospice services. LOCAL STUDENT TO RECEIVE 1.U.5.8. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANT Indiana University South Bend Undergraduate Research grants area award annually to outstanding undergradate students and their faculty mentors. The awards are designed to promote student research and creativity in areas of independent study, internships, and special work partnerships. This year's studnet recipients include, Carl Christensen, Walkerton; along with Mary Bechtel, Goshen; David Fingerhut, South Bend; and Naoto Kawaguchi, South Bend; and their faculty advisors, Scott Sernau, assistant professor of sociology, and Gretchen Anderson, assistant professor of chemistry, will receive funding support ranging between S2OO and SSOO to cover project expenses.

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Research awards are available to all eligible IUSB undergraduate students. IUSB is one of the few universities with a formal research grant program for undergraduate students. 1994 JR. HIGH TRACK SCHEDULE APRIL 13 Bremen (BAG) 4:30 T 19 LaPorte Boston & LaPorte Kesling (B) 4:30 H 21 Plymouth & Knox (G) 4:30 P 26 Plymouth (B) 4:30 T 28 Oregon-Davis (B &G) 4:30 H MAY 3 LaVille (B &G) 4:30 T 5 New Prairie (B &G) 4:30 T 7 Plymouth Invit. (G) 9:00 T 9 LaPorte Boston & LaPorte Kesling (G) 4:15 K 10 North Judson (B &G) 4:30 T 12 Culver (B&G) 4:30 T 16 Wakarusa (B&G) 4:30 H 18 Marshall Co. (B&G) 5:00 C Boys Coach: Kelly Harrington Girls Coach: Pam Pearish All home meets are held at North Liberty. 4-H AMATEUR RADIO PROGRAM SET St. Joseph County will be offering an Amateur Radio 4-H project in 1994. Training sessions will run for eight consecutive Tuesdays, beginning April 5 and ending May 24. Sessions will be held in the meeting room of the Farm Bureau Insurance Building located at 60455 U.S. 31 South Bend. All programs will run from 7:00 • 9:00 p.m. If anyone has any questions or would like more information, please call the St. Joseph County Extension Office at 235-9604 or project leader, Gene Myers at 2910672. This program is being coordinated by the Michiana Amateur Radio Club and the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. Most lakes are freshwater bodies; however, a few, such as the Great Salt Lake and the Dead Sea, are more salty than the oceans.

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