The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 30, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 December 1995 — Page 3
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In reference to the article n the last issue of the InJependent News regarding he teachers salary dispute. The numbers shown vhich placed the John ulenn School Corporation eachers as being among the lighest paid in the area vere for new teachers just mt of school. And they ;et an automatic raise 2/3 >f the way through their irst year. The average salary within he corporation are nearly >40,000.00, some salaries :an and do exceed >50,000.00. Note also that 75 percent >f the teachers already eceived from 2 percent to Wi percent raise this year, f the 3 percent increase, >ffered by the board, is acepted that will be quite a aise. I would think that if the ‘Vocal minority” of the eachers are unhappy here, nd can gain employment in better school corporation, dth better facilities and etter pay, they really lould go for it. We have a very good :hool board and I think ou will find that most of s support them, and will e-elect them, if they can be ersuaded to run again for jch a thankless job. You lould also remember that le corporation through the ixpayers pay you, not your nion. Neil Downey ENEFIT FOR \NDY GLENNON 'HIS SATURDAY On Saturday, Dec. 9, om 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. a inefit for Andy Glennon ill be held at JD Pub, alkerton. The benefit ill feature a buffet for !.50 per person, door izes, tip boards and other nd raisers. Andy Glennon is three id a half years old and ffers from Down Synome. He is deaf and has ) communication. On ct. 5 he was the first pern with Down Syndrome be implanted with a ichlear implant in the ate of Indiana and only e fifth in the United ates. The cochlear implant insists of external and inrnal parts that work gether to create sound. ie sound actually enters rough a microphone then avels to a speech ocessor, it changes sound aves into a special sound )de. It then travels to a ansmitter and then to a Jcoder which catches the >und (it acts like an ear on person with normal taring). The sound then avels to electrodes which ive been inserted into the
cochlear. They give the message to the hearing nerve, the hearing nerve sends the message to the brian, so that Andy will be able to hear when everything is correctly programmed. He hears differently than you or I because it is more like tones and vibrations. Proceeds from this benefit will go towards numerous bills for Andy. Also a benefit account has been established at Teachers Credit Union. NEW BEGINNINGS OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, DEC. 14 Ancilla College is pleased to announce the New Beginnings Open House, set for Thursday, Dec. 14, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The open house will take place in the Gerald J. Ball Library on the campus, at Donaldson. Those who are contemplating beginning a college career or a return to college are welcome to attend this special evening. The open house is planned to be a general Ancilla College orientation, while also emphasizing support services and academic encouragement. Light refreshments will be served. The $25 college application fee will be waived as a special incentive to the open house participants. If you are interested in attending the open house please call in advance to the Student Services office at 936-8898. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. REAL SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON On Monday everyone enjoyed the day with lots to talk about after the weekend and Thanksgiving day. We had our usual entertainment with Harold and Hazel Schweder in charge. Tuesday our site director, Betty Clapper, read some answers to ‘‘What will make you know you have had a bad day.” Millie Daniels led the prayer prior to the meal. Wednesday was a great day with Violet Wolff and friends entertaining us with music and songs. Mildred McKesson gave the table prayer. Thursday was a day for chit chatting with each other. The Lord’s Prayer was repeated by all in attendance prior to the meal. Friday we were honored with Pauline Klopfenstein playing the piano and Virginia Anhold leading the singing for our usual sing-a-long. We had a very enjoyable day. Dates to remember include this Sat., Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. is our annual Christmas pot luck dinner with the meal, rolls and drink being furnished. A gift exchange will be held with the ladies bringing a gift for
another lady and the same for the gents. Entertainment will be by Violet Wolff and gang. On Dec. 14 we will be entertained by Maxine Worthington and friends and on the 21st of Dec. Florence Seeking and Verl Haag will be here to entertain. Plan now on joining in on all the fun and entertainment, it makes the days go alot faster when you are having a little sunshine of fellowship enter into your life. CARD CLUB NEWS The Senior Card Club meets each Tuesday and Thursday in the Walkerton area with euchre on Tuesdays and pinochle on Thursday. High scorers for euchre last week, Nov. 28, was Ruth Ullery with 76 followed by Kate Capes with 68; Helen Ver kier, 65 and Orville Klinedinst, 62. Pinochle winners are as follows for the games played on Nov. 30, Helen Verkier, 937; Orville Klinedinst, 740; Liz Moreau, 479 and Morris Searfoss with 438. NOTICE There will not be any card playing by the Senior Card Club from Dec. 7 to Jan. 9. REAL SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N.L. Methodist Church Phone 656-3910 the day prior for reservations.
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29 fat/95 cholesterol/831 calories FRIDAY Apricot nectar Baked herbed chicken quarter Bread dressing w/gravy Whole kernal corn Whole wheat bread with margarine Peaches Milk, tea, coffee 25 fat/75 cholesterol/877 calories OREGON TWP. LUNCHEON SET FOR DEC. 12 The Oregon Twp. Home Ec. Club Christmas luncheon will be held at the regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Al’s Diner. The menu consist of chicken and all the trimmings. Members are to being a $3.00 grab bag gift and are welcome to bring a guest. Reservations far the luncheon must be made no later than Dec. 6 by calling president Pam Kaplowitz at 586-3842. We are looking forward to seeing all the members. Come and enjoy the coming of the holiday season. CHRISTMAS CANTATA SUNDAY, DEC. 10 The Mill Creek Baptist Church would like to invite you to a ‘‘Christmas Celebration” to be presented by the church choir, on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3:00 p.m., slow time (LaPorte time). The church is located at 875E 200S, in Mill Creek. Please join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ.
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