The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 June 1996 — Page 8

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INDEPENDENT NEWS — JUNE 27, 1996

w IVH ADS HAPPY ADS Start at $3.00. Heavier copy or double size ads $6.00. A Happy Ad used for advertising an event or business are $6.00 for normal copy. A Happy Ad with a picture start at $9.50. We do not take Happy Ads over the phone! Happy Ads must be pre-paid. We reserve the right to accept or reject any Happy Ad. It is our desire to keep the Happy Ads to the intended use . . . sending a message of happiness to an individual or group. Deadline for Happy Ads is 12 Noon on Tuesdays! Thanks To Barbara Blad Austin Blad Marianne Kemp Ellen Swan Anne Swan Stewart Swan For Helping Clean Corners After A Busy Year Os School! St. Patrick School Is The Better For Your Presence And Help! God Bless You! Kiddies Day Parade Sat., July 6th 12 Noon Line-Up At 11:30 a.m. Behind Walkerton Elementary School Beside The Baptist Church Cash Prizes In Each Category lst-2nd-3rd Epsilon Chi Tri Kappa Happiness Is The Large Selection Os SUMMER CLOTHING And Other Items At The Mission Thrift Shop 726 Roosevelt Rd. Walkerton Stop In Today For The Best Buys Including GREETING CARDS HOURS: Closed Mondays Tues.-Fri. 10-4 Saturday 10-1

Mom & Dad Happy 25th Anniversary We Love You Steve & Brian Happy sth Birthday 6-29-96 T-Bone You’re The Best Big Brother We Love You, Stephen & Phillip Thanks Kelly Bussie For Your Good Deed On June 15th I Really Appreciate You Returning The Lost Billfold Pat Ramirez Happy Anniversary To Mark & Bert Kickbush Sat., June 29th Love, Mom & Dad K, Happy sth Birthday 6-29-96 Travis Alan Jones We Are So Proud Os You And Love You Very Much Love, Mommy & Daddy Do You Need To Escape??? The North Liberty Church Os Christ Has Choosen Escape For The Name Os It’s Saturday Night Services Beginning July 6th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Featuring A Praise Band Communion A Message From The Word Os God Dress Is Informal So Come As You Are Bring Your Friends For A Totally New Experience 65225 St. Rd. 23 North Liberty Best Wishes To Jessica & Max Kickbush On Their Wedding Day Sat., June 29th Love, Mom & Dad K. Happiness Is Having A Brother-In-Law Like Don Shirley Thanks For Everything Love, Jean

To My Husband Psycho Ray Os 1 Year July Ist And The Past 15 Years Together I Love You And Miss You With All My Heart And Soul Love Forever And Always And A Day Your Loving Wife Sharon Good Luck To Barb Keith & Joe Adkins On Your G.E.D. Test Results Michele & Mr. K. America Celebrates The 4th With Pride If “We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident. That All Men Are Created Equal. They Are Endowed By Their Creator With Certain Unalienable Rights, That Among These Are Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Os Happiness ...” kXhf urwmmcns ^'n'uroh.’n X-Xnunra i j Our founding fathers had the foresight and wisdom to create a document which clearly defines our American ideals. For the past 220 years, we’ve upheld these values set forth in the Declaration Os Independence and in so doing have become a strong nation of people . . . from all backgrounds, races and religions . . . working, growing and prospering together with one goal . . . a better America. A better world. This July 4th let’s celebrate the birth of our heritage with renewed spirit, unity and pride. HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY!!!

Okwede Oke Graduates From Naval Academy Marine 2nd Lt. Okwede M. Oke, son of Festus E. and Connie J. Oke, of 312 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, recently graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland and was commissioned to his present rank in the U.S. Marine Corps. Oke was one of the 918 midshipmen who comprised the Class of 1996. Recognized as one of the finest academic institutions in the nation, the Naval Academy prepares midshipmen morally, intellectually and physically to become the future leaders of our Navy and Marine Corps and instills in them the highest ideals of courage, honor and commitment. Founded in 1845, the four-year program offers a bachelor of science degree in 18 academic majors in engineering, math, science, social sciences and the humanities. Midshipmen also take militaryprofessional courses, ethics and leadership courses. Oke successfully completed this intensive program and earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Economics.

WEED IT AND REAP! Dig up all those unused items in your attics, basements and garages, and sell them through the classifieds. You’ll soon discover that there are lots of people in the market for just what you have to offer ... and the way they’ll find you is with the ad you've planted in the Classifieds’ Not only that, you can unearth many bargains as well, because the Classifieds are just blooming with merchandise and services that other people are selling . . . real estate, autos, jobs, furniture, antiques, pets and so much more! This cleaning season, don’t toss it . . . sell it in the Classifieds ... and reap ready cash! It's easy to place your ad . . . stop in our Walkerton office and see one of our friendly advisors. And, our Classified ads are available at real down-to-earth rates! So, don’t delay, come in today! THE WHOLE BLOOMING TOWN READS OUR CLASSIFIEDS! THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS 601 Roosevelt Road Walkerton Open Monday - Friday

During summer training periods, Oke received on-the-job training in surface ships, submarines, aircraft and Marine Corps units. Oke has added his name to the list of more than 61,000 Naval Academy graduates, which have included 73 Medal of Honor winners, 202 members of Congress, 40 astronauts, 32 Rhodes Scholars, three governors, one Nobel Prize winner and one U.S. President. Oke is a 1991 graduate of John Glenn High School. ON HONORS LIST Bradley Miller, a senior at Carthage, has been named to the Honors List for the spring 1996 semester. Miller, a marketing and business administration major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Miller, 10455 East St. Rd. 4, Walkerton. To be eligible for the Honors List, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.4, based on 32 or more graded credits and must have completed at least 16 credits during the previous term. AUb&CQIbE TODAY!