The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 25, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 31 October 1996 — Page 8

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— INDEPENDENT NEWS — OCTOBER 31, 1996

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Pearl Aldrich Returns From Puerto Rico Pearl Aldrich, North Liberty, recently returned

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from Puerto Rico where she worked as a Red Cross volunteer assisting families recover from damages caused by Hurricane Hortense. Mrs. Aldrich reports,

“The storm hit along the southern coast of the island in mid-Sept, with winds up to 100 miles per hour and caused torrential rains throughout the mountains and the northern coast. Many rural areas were isolated for days due to flooding and mud slides. Some families were stranded on roof-tops and in trees for up to three days beforebeing rescued. Twenty lives were lost due to the storm. “I worked in Loiza, located 15 miles east of San Juan and Toa Baja, about the same distance west of the capital city during my two-week stay. As a family service corrdinator, I led home visit teams, providing technical guidance and authorizations for household items, cleaning supplies and other services to assist families return to normal life.

“The generosity of the Puerto Rican people made this assignment extraordinary. Although cabinets and refrigerators were often nearly empty, we never left a home without receiving something —a few limes, a coconut, oranges or other fruit growing in the yard. One worker told of receiving six newly hatched chicks, along with instructions to keep them separated because they were fighting chickens. We were encouraged to accept these gifts — to refuse would be an insult. The chicks were taken to an orphanage in another neighborhood. “This was a very rewarding experience for me. I thank the generous people of the United States, who through their monetary gifts to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, make it possible to assist people recover from storms, floods, fires and other natural or man-made disasters.” BUSINESS WOMEN GATHER RECENTLY The Walkerton Business Women met on Thurs., evening, Oct. 24, at Al’s Diner, at Koontz Lake. President Barb Osowski welcomed 35 club members and two guests, Betty

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Kunkle and Veryl Wathen. Mrs. Osowski read a poem by James Whitcomb Riley entitled, “When The Frost Is On The Pumpkin.” Following an opening prayer by Mrs. Osowski, the ways and means committee raffled off a gift certificate for Al’s Diner and this was won by Janet Bierly. The scholarship fund was discussed by the members present. The secretary, Dona Platz, read the minutes of the previous meeting and treasurer, Linda Relos, gave her report. A report from the Chamber was given by Nedra Williams and Jan Davidson reported on the activities of the Koontz Lake Association. Myrl Dixon gave the flower committee report. Beverly Johnson won a bouquet of flowers following a drawing of members celebrating birthdays. Barb Burkett, Dona Platz, Laurie Dollahan and Alfreda Onika won prizes for their Halloween costumes. Door prizes were won by 'dWary Jo Golubski, Myrl Dixon, Gertrude Thomas, Jean Cole and Janet Bierly. Send A Happy Ad