The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 52, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 May 1995 — Page 8

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - MAY 11, 1995

Know How To Use Anti-Lock Brakes In Wet Weather Driving during summer showers is hazardous enough, but not knowing how to use your car’s safety features during wet weather is even more perilous, according to the AAA-Chicago Motor Cub. Nearly half of all drivers don’t know how to properly use antilock braking systems (ABS) for emergency stopping. That implies that many motorists won't benefit from ABS when they need it most. AAA-CMC is promoting a campaign called “Don’t Let Up!" to make sure drivers of ABS-equipped vehicles maintain constant pressure on the brakes during emergency stopping situations. The extent to which drivers are misinformed about ABS usage is revealed in a recent poll of drivers conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Some 39 percent of the respondents incorrectly said they would pump ABS just like conventional brakes to make an emergency stop. Another 10 percent admitted they didn’t know how to use ABS. Altogether, that means half (49 percent) of drivers don’t know how to operate ABS. Anti-lock brakes help drivers maintain control in emergencies, especially on wet and slippery surfaces. But despite their popularity — 51 percent of 1994 model cars were sold with ABS — relatively few motorists understand the difference between regular and anti-lock brakes. When a driver steps hard on the brake, ABS electronically pumps the brake many times per second — applying the right amount of pressure faster than a driver could, thus improving driver control and steerability. When ABS is operating, the 25 Years Os Professional & Personal Service • UPHOLSTERY • CARPET,NG PH • BOATS j w (219) 586-2745 Call 6.00 a m. - 12:00 p.m

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brake pedal may vibrate or make a crunching sound. That means the ABS is working — so it is important not to release the brake, as that will deactivate ABS. When deactivated, ABS functions the same as regular brakes. Without proper knowledge of proper ABS usage, drivers depending on anti-lock brakes for added safety are traveling with a false sense of security. There are three things to remember when operating ABS in an emergency: 1. Step hard on the brake pedal. 2. Don't let up. 3. Steer around obstacles. Drivers should not wait until they’re facing an emergency to learn how ABS feels and performs. On a wet day, find an empty parking lot or remote area with no obstacles where you can test your ABS. . Single copies of a brochure — “Don’t Let Up! The ABCs of ABS’’ are available free by sending a self-addressed, stamped, busi-ness-sized envelope to “Don’t Let Up!’’, Public Affairs Department, AAA-Chicago Motor Gub, 999 E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018. Single copies of a video are available free to driver education instructors, schools and libraries by writing the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 1440 New York Ave., NW, Suite 201, Washington, DC 20005. Others wishing to obtain a copy of the video should mail a check for $9.95 (included shipping and handling) to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Founded in 1947, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to disseminate traffic safety information to the general public. SERVICE NOTES LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, San Antonio — Air Force Airman Manford R. Nusbaum has graduated from Air Force basic training here. During the six weeks of training the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Nusbaum is the son of Heather L. Gunnell, of 6661 N. Sixth Trail, North Webster, and Lester L. Nusbaum, of 2110 N. Sycamore, Walkerton. Read our Gassified Ads!

R.E.A.L. SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON On Monday Harold and Hazel Schweder were in charge of the program and books. Hazel told us a story and some jokes. On Tuesday we had a great day with two guests from Kingsford Heights. Morris Seafoss read us some funny stories and lead us in prayer. Here is a list of troubles at the North Dakota State Relief Headquarters: Please send me money at once as I need it badly. 1 have fallen into errors with my landlady. lam very annoyed that you have branded by oldest boy illiterate. Oh, it a dirty lie as 1 married his father a week before he was born. Sir, lam forwarding my marriage certificate and my two children, one of which is a mistake as you will see. Mrs. Smith has had no clothes for a year and has been regularly visited by the clergy. I have no children as yet, my husband is a bus driver and works day and night. In accordance with your instructions, I have given birth to twins in the enclosed envelope. Wednesday we welcomed Iva and Warner Gark back from Florida. Iva went right to work and read us a story about senior citizens, the title, "I’m not old, just nearly mature." She then gave prayer for the meal. On Thursday Helen Verkier put on a cute little skit about a chicken and the egg. The chicken laid eggs the size of a jelly bean to a full sized egg. Gail Mayfield and Ruth Ullery were juice winners. Elinore Leming gave prayer. On Friday we had our regular sing-a-long with Verice Walz back playing the piano and Virginia Anhold leading the singing. A poem for all mothers from J.G.S. "Are The Children In?" I think ofttimes as the night draws nigh Os an old house on the hill, Os a yard all wide and blossomstarred Where the children played at will. And when the night at last came down, Hushing the merry din,

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Mother would look around and ask, "Are all the children in?” "Tis many and many a year since then, And the old house on the hill No longer echoes to childish feet, And the yard is oh, so still. But I see it all, as the shadows creep, And though many the years have been Since then, I can hear Mother ask, "Are all the children in?" I wonder if, when the shadows fall On the last short earthly day, When we say good-bye to the world outside, All tired with our childish play. When we step out into that Other Land Where Mother so long has been. Will we hear her ask, just as of old, "Are all the children in?" Dates to remember for the month of May: May 11 — Vi Wolff, Maxine Worthington and Gang to be here. May 12 — All women present will be given a carnation as well as our regular sing-a-long. May 16 — Florence Seekings and Verl Haag to sing and play the guitar. May 24 — Sam Madonna coming to play guitar and sing. May 31 — Vi Wolff and Maxine Worthington to be here again. Card playing after lunch, euchre on Tuesday, pinochle on Thursday. Come join us in fun. Call Betty Gapper before 12:30 the day before for a meal. Call 586-7600. A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after awhile he gets to know something. —Wilson Mizner

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