The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 April 1995 — Page 4
- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - APRIL 20. 1995
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A TIME TO REMEMBER This weekend is Prom time lor John Glenn High School juniors and seniors. Other area schools will be holding their proms also in a week or two. Prom time is a lime to remember. The important thing tor all those participating in their high school proms, is to remember it tor the right reasons. This can be one of the most memorable occasions of their young lives for the right reasons ... or it can be one of the most horrible memories if something bad should happen. Everyone can help make the memorable moments occur instead of the tragic and unfortunate ones. l or years proms were held in the high school building, usualh transforming a gymnasium into a fantasyland of some sort depending on the theme chosen by those putting on the big show. Proms were formerly followed by parties, beach parties and other parties that took the youth and put them on the road. Stories of tragedy were not too unusual on these all-night outings as both fatigue and often alcohol became an issue. To counter this, communities started holding after prom parties, to keep “their kids at home”. These were very successful for quite some time with outsiders putting on the show with a lot of work and expense. However, in more recent years, for various reasons as well as just the changing times, the local proms have been held out-of-town, putting the students on the road again. The formats have changed, there hasn't been banquets with the proms for m,r" years, and the show goes on the road to various places each year There is, however an after p"\m parts put on by the school in the high school bu ig after the p m This does bring most of the young people back io a cl ipnoned and planned entertainment program, which does serve a very good dual purpose. First of all, we should encourage the students to go, have fun and enjoy this one big night of their young lives. But, it must be added, that the fun and pleasure which makes for the lasting memories, can be had with a good, clean and orderly night of activities. Alcohol and drugs are not needed to enjoy this occasion and would only add risk to the night if used. You are the one who can make your prom a memorable occassion. You have the choice to make it what you want, but even though you might not realize it now, the pleasant memories down the road will linger longer if the evening is celebrated right rather than remembering what happened it wise choices were not made. Along with parents, school official' and the general public, you can enjoy this special moment ol your life.
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"National Volunteer Week” April 23 - 29. 1995 is National Volunteer Week, and I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the people 1 believe are the most dedicated volunteers in our community, the volunteers of Hospice of St. Joseph County. Inc. Most people know that hospice provides a very special kind of care for terminally ill persons and their families, but it's less known that if it were not for volunteers, our hospice could not function. Even the federal government recognizes the importance of volunteers in the delivery of hospice care by requiring that Medicare-approved hospices utilize volunteers from their community. Hospice care is provided through an interdisciplinary, medically directed team. This team approach to care for dying persons typically includes a physician, a nurse, a counselor, a member of the clergy , and a home health aide. While our hospice employes paid professionals, we also rely on volunteers to provide assistance at all levels of skill. Nationally, about 100,000 people serve as hospice volunteers, and last year, they gave well over 5 million hours of their precious time to serve terminally ill patients and families! Locally, 180 persons donated their time and skills to Hospice of St Joseph County during 1994, providing 13,574 hours of care and service. In a number of ways, volunteering for hospice differs from other community work. For instance. hospice patient-care volunteers are required to undergo 21
hours of standardized training before being allowed to work directly with patient or family. No task is too big or too small for our volunteers, but often the most important thing they can do is just "be there” for patients — to reassure them thev are not alone, to hold a hand, to offer a smile, or to just listen. It is not easy work, but the personal rewards are enormous. The strength and courage of patients provide a constant source of inspiration, and volunteers usually feel they gain more than they have been able to give. Our hospice is growing as more and more persons seek our help. For this reason, we have a constant need for new volunteers. If you would like to learn more about hospice volunteering, I invite you to call or visit us at (219) 237-0340, 108 North Main Street, Ste. 111, South Bend, IN 46601. In the meantime, we should all be grateful to the volunteers of Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. for the wealth of time and compassion they give for the betterment of our community. Elizabeth Machek, Coordinator of Volunteers Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc. / "i / ~ r । ' As'- । ’ 1 ’■ 'u "f f ^7 1 I
To Your Good Health by Paul G. Donohue, M.D.
DEAR DO( FOR DONOHUE: Can von slud some light on what’s going on when 'out feet tingle or burn when sou arc a diabetic? My feet don’t hint during the day or when I am standing or seated. It's only at night when I am in bed. DEAR READER This is diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disturbance often found in diabetes patients It often affects the legs and feet Your story is quite typical The tingling and burning are most pronounced at night, and, in fact, often can be relieved by getting up and walking around All we can say at this point is that it just happens If we understood why it happens, we might be able to answer more questions about treatment of the neuropathy itself No doubt, vigilant control of blood sugar helps avoid it I have known diabetics to relieve nighttime pressure against the lower Ixxiy by arranging blankets into a tent I ike affair Some have had sue cess with medicines like amttrip (y line, phenytoin and carbamazepine to quiet things down Apply ing cap saicin cream to the pain areas also may help DEAR DOCTOR DONOHUE: It's not common these days toeven find a doctor who is a believer in the existence of chronic fatigue syndrome, so thank you for that. Now I look for every reference you make. Along that line, can you list some of the "many" symptoms you refer to as part of CFS? DEAR READER In addition to the dragged-out feeling itself, CFS symptoms may include low-grade fever, muscle pain, sleep loss, depression, headache, sore throat, anxiety, PMS worsening, stiffness, blurred vision, nighttime urination, nausea, dizziness, fast heart, numb ness, dry eyes and mouth, diarrhea, loss of apjx-tite, cough, finger swelling, night sweats, painful nixies and rash My new CFS booklet does lists key symptom guidelines tor diagnosis of the problem I am sending you a copy
Books by Ralph Hollenbeck
KNOTTED TONGUES, bv Ben son Bobnck Simon Schuster $22 00) Most schixd children have lx*en taught or used to be how the Greek statesman Demosthenes became a great orator when in his >outh he overcame a speech imjx-di ment by stuffing his mouth with jx'b bles and declaiming into the wind blowing off the sea Demosthenes was a stutterer, as were the biblical Moses, the Roman Emperor Claudius, England's deposed and be headed King Charles I, authors Som serset Maugham, Lewis Carroll, Henry James and John Updike, the World War II leader Winston Chur chill, actress Marilyn Monroe, and the author of this marvelously in sightful study of a malady he shares with some 55 million people worldwide Mr Bobnck fascinates and informs readers in his exposition on an affliction that the Bntish call stammering and Americans term stuttering His history of the dis ability. the theories proposed and the remedies suggested and tried offers in layman style an understanding of a disorder that is lx>th physically and emotionally debilitating by b ♦•ntart** Synd Ther first successful American newspaper. The Boston News Letter started publication in 1704. The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be renewed by intervals of absence. —Samuel Johnson
I MEMORIES . . . . j FROM OUR FILES
1985 NIPSCO JOINS NATIONAL CHILD WATCH PROGRAM' — Northern Indiana Public Service Company, on April 9, announced that it has joined a nationwide program to help solve the tragedy of missing children. Edmund A. Schroer, NIPSCO chairman and chief executive officer, said, "We appreciate the opportunity to lend our assistance to the ’National Child Watch Champaign' to help find missing children abducted by strangers and to help reduce the number of these abductions in the future. The utility chairman said NIPSCO is cooperating with other utilities who are members of the American Gas Association. The program will be implemented Mav 1. 1985. He explained that initial efforts would include the publication of photos and information on missing children in the company’s monthly bill insert and the posting of similar information in its 31 customer service offices located in the northern third of Indiana. Initially, the ‘Child Watch Campaing' would focus on locating criminally abducted children. Once the program is off the ground, public education and community service projects could follow. LITTER-GETTER DAY SATURDAY. APRIL 20 AT POTATO CREEK — After a long hard winter the wildflowers are blooming and the birds are nesting again at Potato Creek State Park. It is a beautiful sight to behold. But among all the splendor there is to be found an eyesore — litter. Soft drink cans, candv wrappers and bottles dot the p- *k's landscape in testament to the few thoughtless visitors who tossed Ti intro. On Saturday, April 20, come to Potato Creek, bring the family and a picnic lunch and help give the park it annual spring cleaning. It's a big job. Miles of hiking and bicycling trails, park roads and horse trails need to be walked and cleaned up. 1970 MARION FRASER IS MANAGER OF BIG C LUMBER — Marian Fraser has been advanced to manage of the North Liberty branch of Big C Lumber according to an announcement made by William F. Foley, president. The change is effective immediately. During the past 16 years the Company has been managed by Al Summerfield, who is taking a leave of absence for reasons of health. Fraser has been employed at the North Liberty Company since 1941. except for 3*/i years spent in the Army as a combat engineer during World War 11. In recent years he has been an outside salesman and assistant to the manager. BOYS STATE DELEGATES — The four delegates and four alternates representing John Glenn High School to attend Hoosier Boys State this summer are: Tim Kazanicki. Ron Johnson, James Lute and James Hartsough, delegates; and Tom Stark, Jeff Marguardt, James Malicki and Chris Konkle, atemates. From North Liberty, Gary Halt was chosen as delegate, and James Donathen the alternate. ANOTHER KIND OF POLLUTION — Much talk is heard about pollution ... what it is doing to our natural resources, our air, etc. Pollution definately has grown to be a problem, but one more form of pollution is to the ridiculous point, that being litter pollution. It might not harm the resources like smoke, exhaust, waste materials from manufacturing, etc., but the pollution of our land from a signt standpoint is getting ridiculous. The unexplanable urge to throw things here, there and
everywhere has made many road] sides a deplorable thing to see. I Add to this the many so callej junk yards and salvage places th w pop up here and there without am real method or orderly fashion A displaying and you have some K the biggest eyesores you could ev® hope to see. 1945 Pl PLAN TWO MUSICAL EVEbfIL FOR SUNDAY — Sunday, AprilßOi might well be designated Co.T munity Music Sunday in Wall ■ ton, for two outstanding mui 1 events have been planned for ■ I day. The first is the annual concertl the Liberty-Lincoln consolidal h school band which will be held! 'J the new school gymnasium at 31 ’ o'clock, with Fred Waters dirJ ing I The second event will be I ‘ Community Song Fest at the L'J ed Brethren Church at 7:45 o'clJ under the direction of Dr. Albem Stewart, director of music at ■ due University. | The program to be presented the band contains the contest rw bers to be used in the Nortll Indiana School Music Festif The local band will compete Elkhart on April 21. Last year schools participated in the ft vals. Dr. Stewart appears in Wal ton under the auspices of Council of United Churches ol Joseph County, with the local testant Churches and the Chun the Brethren, North Liberty, operating in the event. GROVERTOWN WILL GRA TE 15 — Fifteen seniors wil graduated from the Grover 1 high school on Thursday evei April 19. Prof. Leland H. C n ’ll give the address. The b; M laureate service will be held day. April 15 at 8:00 o’clock, school gymnasium. Members of the graduating a are Calvin Eugene Schuman president; Irma Marie Swan vice president; Georgia Liq Gleaves, sec.-treas.; Elaine Lin Youdbulis, Emil A. Siroky Georgia Estelle Angelus. Ft Lewis Falk Jr.. Audrey Ev« Awald. Merly Wayne Huh' Jean Arlene Travis. Robert J son Ricketts. Helen Virginia B gren, Joann Carol Leeper, G Esther Dillon and George Edv Cook.
I Your Health by Lester L Coleman, M.D.B
Q. Are children who arc born first cousins more likely to hav birth abnormalities? A A fairly recent study suggc that more than 95 percent of su marriages would bring forth perfe ly norma) children There arc, ho J ever, greater chances abnormalities if there is a family hi tory of birth defects and mental reta dation m the blood lines of the cousins Because of these statistics, ma' cousins are willing to risk the chan that their children will lx- free of a: birth defects Yet the heartbreak enormous when and >f Mich calamity occurs, despite the s called favorable statistics The science of genetics has ma. enormous strides in the past tv decades Genetic counselors who a highly trained in the interpretatn and evaluation of genetic factors a now consulted by any family co cemed about the possibility of a co genital birth defect After carefully scanning the tot history of a family and combinii that information with blood studie a greater sense of security can I offered to people who are concerns about this problem < First cousins who are contempla J mg marriage would be wise to mvr fl in a total survey of all the genet, fl factors involved in their relationshi; I