The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 June 1995 — Page 4

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THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JUNE 1, 1995

EDITORIAL

ANY DIRECTION YOU CHOOSE “Oh, the places you’ll go! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.’’ —Dr. Suess. This motto of the graduating Class of 1995 of John Glenn High School is much more than just a little rhyme. It, in its simplicity, says a lot. And it offers a challenge that should be taken seriously . . . “you can steer yourself any direction you choose’’. Sunday, June 4th, 108 John Glenn seniors will be going through the same type of program that young men and women of their age will be going through all over the country at this time. Commencement exercises will mark the end of their secondary education. Leaving high school and the days of pattern of the last 12 or 13 years behind is both an accomplishment and a challenge. Webster defines “Commenment” as “the act of beginning’’. For these graduates of 1995, wherever they are, they will be beginning a different life. Gone are the days of school and of the school related activities, which has been the life of these people for the past years. Ahead is the challenges of the future, whatever path one may take to follow. For many, further education is ahead. College is waiting for them, and trade schools or other forms of instruction are in store for many more. For others, perhaps marriage and family life is much closer than you think. Some will enter the service of our country. And others will just go out and find employment of some kind or another. Many of these young minds are not fully assured of what they want to do. A lot of changing may come in the next few' years, but at this time, these young women and men are about to enter in “adulthood”. Gone for most will be the time where decisions and schedules were all made for you. It is the time in your lives when you must start making decisions that so many faithful people have been helping you with all these years even though you may not recognize that fact. And these people will still be behind you one hundred percent, but now it is time for you to take over your lives. There will be some mistakes made. There will be some decisions that will stand for the rest of your lives. There will be trial and error as well as success for many of you. It is all a part of life as you advance to another stage. In parting and going your own way, just remember, you had a lot of help getting where you are. You made a lot of friends of both classmates and other individuals who you will remember for years. You are just completing one of the most interesting portions of your life. Remember fondly the good things about school, your teachers, your classmates and your young friends. They are precious and should remain that way for years to come. Good luck and congratulations . . . and remember “you can steer yourself any direction you choose”. Choose wisely.

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

“Memorial Day” Memorial Day has always been bitter sweet for me. The message is uplifting and I always cry during Taps. Reverend Mike gave a good talk on becoming more concerned about others and less concerned about ourselves. This message was obviously not heard by the three people in front of us. They talked through the National Anthem, the message, and even the prayer. The little gentleman, aged between five and seven, also in front of us, stood at attention, and listened to the services very attentively. When I told him that he made a good audience, he thanked me, which was not the response from a band member, when I complimented her on a good job. All I received was a cold stare. Maybe eitquette should be taught in the higher grades. American Legion, you are to be commended on a good service, as usual. The cemetery crew had the area looking very nice. I will be telling you about the generosity of the local merchants for our Chamber pancake breakfast in a later letter. I do want to mention a few thank yous now. Thanks Al and Herta from Al’s Diner for the use of your banquet room. It was and is totally appreciated. To the K. of C., thanks for the use of your sign. Jan Davison, your preliminary work on the breakfast, certainly helped smooth the day. There were many more people who gave of time and money to help. They will be mentioned at a later date. The Silent Auction had several bidding wars. My Friends kept bidding me up on what I wanted. I have been planting my garden. 1 should have enough to feed the whole neighborhood soon. I have been getting my plants and seeds from J & L and from our neighbor Tom. Both places have excellent products. Tom will be selling this next weekend. His sign is on U.S. 6 west of Walkerton. Lynn Brownlee says that I am buying him out, of his stock. Give both places a try and buy! Someone stole our mother turkey from her nest. One day we were in our yard and a man asked our son about a turkey wandering on the road. He wanted to know if it was pjr Bt> / A® ' TO YOU class Greetings from all of us to all of you. Walkerton Dairy Queen State Road 23 North Walkerton

■rurs of if it was wild. He said that Hie would take it is it was wild. I Helt like telling this man to get his Hurkey like we get ours, buy it! I really don’t understand theivery in any form. Sincerely, Nedra Williams BETHEL OFFERS VARIETY OF KID’S SUMMER ART PROGRAMS Young artists ages 7 to 12 will find an array of exciting programs to choose from this summer at Bethel Collegle. The popular Artist’s Attic program has expanded to include nine summer offerings. All classes will be held in the Bethel College Art Center from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., unless specified below. The cost for each program includes all art materials. For more information call (219) 2580173. Course information is as follows: June 12-15 — Outer Space . . . Stars : Planets, cost $65. June 19-22 — Traditional Artist’s Attic Program I, cost $65 June 26 - 29 — Traditional Artist’s Attic Program 11, cost $65. July 3,5, 6,7 — Cultural Arts Week, cost $65. July 10-13 — Animals: Rain Forest, Coral Reef, Polar Life, cost $65. July 17 - 20 — Art On Location, cost $65. August 7-10 — Papermaking, Calligraphy & Book Binding, cost $75. August 14-17 — Photography & Video Making, cost $75. July 1,8, 15, 22 — Weekend Summer Artist’s Attic: Bugs, Dino-

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