The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 27, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 November 1995 — Page 4

— INDEPENDENT NEWS — NOVEMBER 16, 1995

THANKSGIVING — 1995 The Pilgrim Fathers who came to the American shores in 1620 seeking freedom and an opportunity to worship God according to the dictates of conscience, did not find a land of “milk and honey,” instead they found hardships and trials in a new land which offered resistance to their coming. And yet, in spite of all their hardships, they felt that a Kind Providence had watched over them and they had much to be tankful for. While conditions here in America today are not all that we might wish them to be, yet we, too, like the Pilgrims, have much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is traditionally the time to be grateful for the things with which we have been blessed. Take time out and think of the many things for which you yourself are blessed with. Many of us however, may not know how to properly count our blessings. Some appreciate things that they own such as their car, home, etc. and other things we take for granted. We have a great heritage as Christians. We have a great opportunity to do good in this life upon earth for ourselves and for others. We know there is a higher purpose —a greater meaning —to our existence.

We know that God forgives our human fralities. For this, we should be grateful — and we should be appreciative enough to do the right thing when we are faced with the opportunity to forgive others. As we gather about our family table on Thanksgiving Day, let us take time to breathe a word of thanks for all the blessings which are ours. The first official Thanksgiving Day was proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln on November 28, ^j!B63.

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EAP APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN The Starke County Council On Aging will begin taking Energy Assistance Program (EAP) applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block Grant, a federal block grant funded through the Division of Family and Children. The program is called Energy Assistance, formerly known as Project SAFE. Households meeting the income guidelines may begin applying on Nov. 20,

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1995. EAP will focus on income eligible households who are subject to energy costs or have electric heating emergencies. Umi < 1 UUJV Households must meet the following guidelines, which have been reduced from last year: First will be the number in each household followed by the maximum gross annual income figure: 1-$8,217 2-$11,033 3-$13,849

4-$ 16,665 For each additional add $2,816. Exceptions to the above may include those households who have experienced unusually high medical bills which the individual has had to pay and no reimbursement is forthcoming or households who have experienced compulsory home maintenance expenses necessary for the well-being of the individuals in the household. Households will receive an energy benefit if determined eligible. Households wishing to make application should bring proof of all income for the past 12 months, electric and heating bills, social security numbers, birth dates and lease agreement, if a renter. A special form is also required for household members who have had no income during the past year. This form may be obtained at the Council On Aging office, 311 E. Culver Road, Knox. . Applications will be taken at the Council On Aging Office from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Special arrangements will be made for households who cannot apply during normal working hours. For more information call 772-7070. NOTICE Sign-up for the Christmas baskets for the needy persons can be done at the Lincoln Twp. Trustees office, Elsie Heimer, at 804 Ohio Street, Walkerton and for those in North Liberty sign up can be handled at Ist Source Bank, Main Street. WOMEN ARE VETERANS TOO! Even before the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve was established during World War I, or before the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) was established in 1942, women in the military have served this country proudly and honorably during both wartime and peacetime. Here in Indiana, the Department of Veterans Affairs, along with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV); the American Legion (AL); the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); American Veterans (AmVets) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), special recognition was given to women veterans of the past, present and future. This recognition was recently held in the Federal Building, in Indianapolis. Orville Easterday Unit 189, American Legion Auxiliary, Walkerton, joins in the salute to women veterans. Thank you for serving. Give To The Community Pantry

emergency NUMBERS | U-Z TOWN OF WALKERTON EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police 586-3511 Fire 586-3511 Ambulance 586-3511 NON-EMERGENCY Police - Fire - Ambulance 586-3511 Note: If you live within the Town Limits of Walkerton, you can dial 911. However there will be a time delay. The reason for the time delay is that 911 is answered by St. Joseph Co. Police. After receiving your call, the County Police then have to contact the Walkerton Dispatch Center and relay the information. St. Joseph Co. has NOT supplied Walkerton with 911 Monitor. LINCOLN TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY NUMBERS St. Joseph Co. Police 911 Ambulance 586-3511 Fire 586-3511 NON-EMERGENCY St. Joseph Co. Police 656-3331 Ambulance — Fire 586-3511 POLK TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY NUMBERS Marshall Co. Police 911 Polk Township Fire 911 or 936-8967 Ambulance 911 or 586-3511 NON-EMERGENCY Marshall County Police 1-800-800-6999 1-219-936-3187 Note: Marshall County has supplied Walkerton Dispatch Center with 911 monitor. Marshall County can dispatch 1 ambulance directly. OREGON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police - Fire - Ambulance 911 NON-EMERGENCY Police (Starke Co.-Koontz Lake) 1-800-552-2403 or 1-219-772-3771 Police (Marshall County-Koontz Lake) 1-800-800-6999 or 1-219-936-3187 Remember when making an emergency call try not to panic. Give all information and PLEASE DO NOT HANG UP until all information has been obtained. This will expidite your call. If you live in an obscure area know how to give directions to your location. Use and know your street address.

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NORTH LIBERTY V.F.W. POST 1954 Tamarack & Quinn Phone 656-4684 FRIDAY, NOV. 17 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. FISH FRY AH You Can Eat, Adult & Carry-Out, $4.50 Children, $2.50 Also Now Available SHRIMP DINNER Fries — Cole Slaw — Roll SQOO PUBLIC INVITED

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