The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 30, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 December 1995 — Page 15
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We would like to thank all the Fire Departments involved in fighting the fire at the Starlite Inn and for keeping the damage to the other buildings at a minimum. We also feel a i big Thank You is in order |to the Walkerton Ambulance, Community Ambulance and Starke County Ambulance crews for standing fiy for the safety of the iremen as' well as the rest >f the Walkerton community. Jean & Lynn Brownlee We would like to thank our family, friends and neighbors for the many lovely cards and notes and gift and for those who came to help us celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary. It was such a special day. A special thanks to our children, Joann Persinger, Gordon and Ruth Ann Persinger, Gene and Johnnie Pearish and to our grandchildren, Mitch and Carol Pearish, Matt and Pam Pearish, Mark and Jrenda Pearish, Greg and Vlisty Brovoid and Mike ?ersinger and friend, Jill and to each of our greatgrandchildren who made this such a special time for us all. Also we wish to thank Pastor D. O. VanDyne for making our anniversary so special too. Ralph & Velma Persinger I sincerely thank all of the fire departments that worked so diligently when my business, The Starlite, burned. Also to all the police officers and town employees for their work. You are very much appreciated. I am planning on rebuilding in the near future. Thanks again. Delores Sons This thanks is a little late in coming, but it hasn’t been forgotten, if anything it has grown. First, I hope the community realizes what a dedicated and well-trained fire department we have here in Walkerton. I am very proud to be a part of this group. I know of no other department that is better. If you share my view, the next time you see one of your firefighters, let them know you appreciate them and the job they do. Larry Dill Chief W.V.F.D. The Walkerton Fire Dept, wants to thank the following fire departments and other services for their help at the fire we had at the Starlite Inn on Oct. 16, 1995. First we want to thank the following departments khat we train with and meet with regularly: Koontz Lake, Polk Twp. and North Liberty. Without their timely arrival and being
able to work as one unit, things would have been a lot worse. Also to the Plymouth and Bremen Depts. for their aerial units and to Hamlet, Lakeville and LaPaz for the manpower and equipment which was needed. Thanks also to the Salvation Army 511 Canteen truck for the drinks and donuts; to the Walkerton Police Dept.; the Walkerton Utilities Dept, and the Walkerton, Starke County and Community Ambulance Services. What a great job they all did. Our hats are off to the dispatcher on duty, Mary Greenwood, she was handling six (6) different departments plus all the phone calls. No we haven’t forgotten you Cheryl, even tho we have come to expect this from you. Dispatcher, Cheryl Campion, got out of bed and hurried to the dispatch center to help Mary which we are sure she needed. No pay, just to help out in a time of need, that is our Cheryl. We like to think she does this because she likes us! Also special thanks to our wives for the drinks and donuts they brought and carried to the firefighters that were unable to leave their positions. Your help was greatly appreciated. Last but not the least, a special thanks to Subway for the sandwiches. Around 10 a.m. after the fire was under control and things had calmed down and with hours of work ahead, everyone was exhausted, wet, cold and sore when down the street came two gentlemen carrying two large boxes full of sandwiches. Nobody asked them to do this, the owners got together and just did it. Many thanks guys’ It sure hit the spot and I know a lot of firefighters will remember this the next time they get hungry. Once again many sincere thanks to all the people who helped us and as chief, my thanks to my officers and men who did an outstanding job. Also to the officers and men and women of the other departments for pitching in when they were needed. We are really proud of all of you. Thank you all again. Walkerton Vol. Fire Dept. On Oct. 23 we lost everything to a fire at our home. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many businesses, individuals, friends and neighbors for all of your help. Thanks to the gang at Jan’s Wabash, VFW Post 1954, San-Bob’s, Tractor Shop Video, Craft Drugs, Creekside Cards & Gifts, Five Star, R & T Service, Rizek’s Plumbing & Heating, Sue’s Flower
Shoppe, the Works Pizzeria, the Church of Mennonites, Mr. Tee’s Restaurant, American Legion Post 189, Subway, Kathy Trobaugh, North Liberty Fire Dept, and our family and friends for all of your support. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elder for letting us stay with them and to Mark Collings (Wildman) for trying to save Calee, our dog and George, our bird. The simple words of Thank You just doesn’t seem to be enough but we mean it from the bottom of our hearts. David Trobaugh Jr. Family MEMBERSHIP MEETING DEC. 14 The annual meeting of the Starke County Council on Aging general membership will be held on Dec. 14, at 1 p.m., at 311 E. Culver Rd., Knox. The public is invited to attend but only regular members will be entitled to vote on the program plans and the executive board appointees for 1996. Regular members are those who have paid the annual membership fee of $2.00. Refreshments will be served. Starke County Council on Aging provides services to low income and elderly households such as transportation, nutrition, information and referral, energy assistance, homebound meals, call-a-day, homemaker and handyman services, food pantry and case management. The Executive Board presently serving include
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CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON On Dec. 21, at 10 a.m., at the First United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 321 N. Center, Plymouth, the Indiana American Association of Retired Persons will gather for their annual Christmas luncheon. Persons planning to attend should bring a covered dish. Meat, beverage and table service will be furnished by the chapter committee. Guest speaker for the afternoon will be Mr. Rob Holl, D.V.M.
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