The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 November 1995 — Page 9

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

! On Tuesday, Nov. 21, a 1 arent’s worst nightmare 5 ecame reality. As I ' talked up the steps of the f .U.P.U.I. Building, a ) icurity guard approached 5 re with the news that both 1 ly children were involved • i a serious automobile ac--1 ident . . . their conditions a nknown. A variety of emotions P egan to engulf me . . . - anic, grief, and fear of the n nknown. Little did I P jalize the outpouring of n rayer and support that is fould help me throughout ir lis ordeal. A After many anxious a loments in the ER, my son t- 'as first to arrive under his ie wn power with lacerations il nd cuts to his face, bruised

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I ribs and knees. He was treated for his injuries and | released the same day. Kara, however, was not as “fortunate” as she sustained severe head trauma, arriving in a combative state. It took many hours to complete the necessary testing, at which point she lapsed into a coma. She remained comatose with a poor prognosis until late Wednesday. It is within this intense time frame that my family and friends contacted their churches, who in turn contacted their pastors and Kara was placed on a prayer chain that stretched for thousands of miles. It is because of this out pouring of love and concern that Kara is convalescing at home and doing fine. I am sure that the readers of this

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article will agree that there is nothing too great, no situation too dismal for God to handle. Thank you EMT’s, those who were first to arrive on the scene, and anyone who might have helped Kara and Danny. Thanksgiving now bears a new meaning for me and my family. Karen Holmes As I awoke on November 21, 1995, never in a million years did I imagine what would take place on that day! I received a phone call from my nephew, Danny Holmes, a little after 8 a.m., only to tell me my worst nightmare . . . that my niece Kara, Danny and a dear friend, Heidi Lynn had been in an automobile accident on State Road 23. For a brief moment I was frozen with fear and time stood still. We were told that Kara could possibly have to have surgery because of the head trauma, a possible broken neck and/or a fractured jaw, plus they were sure of internal injuries. Thank God after alot of testing, this was all speculation. However, she was unconscious for a day and a half. Danny had stithces on his face and other facial cuts. Heidi Lynn also had facial cuts and lacerations from the seat belt. Kara was in ICU (intensive care unit) until later that day due to her rapid recover and steady improvement. She will be coming home on Saturday.

tronic games & lots more. Socket sets, air tools, wrench sets, tool boxes, vices, hammers, battery chargers, tape measures, jumper cables, bench drills, screwdriver sets, pliers & many more tools. This is a listing of a few of the items for Christmas auctions this year. But they are saving their most exciting items for this special sale. You won’t want to miss it! There will be hundreds of items not listed. If you need more information call 219-896-3376.

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I shared all of this to say with a thankful heart, God proved himself faithful once again. He was there all the time and we praise him for having our children in the palm of his hand where surely there is safety! We want to than the community, “our friends,” for their encouragement and

Osborn PUBLIC A UCTION As Willard and Pam Osborn are moving to the Sunny South (Titusville, FL), the following described real estate will be auctioned located at 4210 Sycamore Road, Walkerton, IN (Directions: South of U.S. 6 on Sycamore 3 miles to Southeast corner of Sycamore and 4th Road or Vt mile north of Tyner) SAT., DEC. 2 Starting at 10:00 a.m. MULTI-PARCEL AUCTION TRACT 1— 20 acres w/improvements TRACT 2 — 5 acres - corner Sycamore & 4th ^k TRACT 3 — 5 acres on 4th Rd. ’ TRACT 4 — 5 acres on 4th Rd. TRACT 5 — 5 acres on 4th Rd. j TRACT 6 — 9.67 acres on 4th Rd. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Nicely finished 1/i story farm home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer oak kitchen, basement office, thermopane windows, vinyl sided and heated by natural gas. Detached 28 x 42 garage - 2 overhead - 2 service doors. 42 x 48 pole building for livestock and storage. All situated in John Glenn School system. TERMS: 10% earnest money deposit down day of auction with balance due at closing estimated at 30 days. TAXES: Seller will pay all 1995 due 1996 taxes based on current rate and assessment at closing. POSSESSION: Day of closing. SURVEY: A survey will be conducted to determine new legal descriptions and exact acreage. Cost of survey will be at seller’s expense. All acreage and proposed boundaries are approximate. NOTE: Sale is subject to seller’s confirmation. This property has been home for the Osborns since 1974 and they have done considerable adding and remodeling to make it a most desirable property. Come and inspect, pick your choice tract or tracts' and bid your price. Call DON ANDERS CRS, GRI for your personal showing and further information at RE/MAX Oak Crest Realty at 219-936-7616 or 219-935-5354 evenings. Not responsible for accidents Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed matter Willard & Pamela Osborn, Owners Auction Conducted By: SAM GOEBEL, CAI Cr,St R “ K V RANDY MURRAY 440 „ „Sl™ l IN ( ”™»’ “$6563-0395 IN LIC AU09000173 Office: (319) 936-7616. Fax: 936-7615 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated □ s #

most of all your prayers. A big ’Thank You to everyone who helped at the scene of the accident. We appreciate your support more than you will ever know. God bless you all and truly for us . . . this was “A Thanksgiving To Remember.” Michele Connell

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