Banner Graphic, Volume 22, Number 178, Greencastle, Putnam County, 31 March 1992 — Page 5

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Calendar of events Tuesday A special interest lesson sponsored by the Putnam County Extension Homemakers is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the community building at the fairgrounds. For more information call 6538411. Tic support group for adult survivors of incest and other childhood sexual abuse meets 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday at Cummins Mental Health, 308 Medic Way, Greencastle. For more information, persons may call 653-4820 or 739-6650. Wednesday Associate Tri Kappa will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1 at Hathaway’s restaurant. All members are urged to attend this spring luncheon. The Greencastle Merchants Association will have a luncheon meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the Walden Inn. The cost is $7 per person for the buffet. Guest speaker will be Dr. Bob Smiley, ISU small business. Call Judy Wilson at 653-6418 for reservations. The Crescent Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the home of Jody Brush. The program will be presented by Lois Allee. The Greencastle Women’s Club will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Max Herriott, 732 Ravenswood. Note change of place. Mrs. Gwen Crawley will have the program. Lenten services will continue at Peace Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Pastor Alan Barber’s sermon will be “I Beg Your Pardon.” Everyone is invited to attend. Greencastle Chapter No. 255 Order of Eastern Star will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the Masonic Temple. All O.E.S. members are invited to attend. Thursday Bingo will be played every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Stardust Hills Clubhouse, Cloverdale. Concession stand will be available. Friday St. Paul’s Women’s Guild will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 in the parish center comer of Washington and College streets. The Century Club will meet at noon Friday, April 3 for lunch at Windy Hill Country Club. Euchre will be played every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Stardust Hills Clubhouse, Cloverdale. Cost will be $2 for 10 games. Saturday The second annual Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by the Greencastle High School Music Boosters is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at McAnally Center. Proceeds will go to the music boosters. For more information call 653-6539. The Greencastle Church of God Ladies Ministries, 509 S. Main St, will be sponsoring a bean supper from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 4. For more information call 653-6990. The Humane Society of Putnam County will have its second annual Critter Caper at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the Greencastle National Guard Armory. A silent auction is set for 6-8 p.m. There will be a $2 admission charge per person. Monday The Monday Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the home of Evelyn Herriott. The Monday Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the Double Decker restaurant Elizabeth Hurst will be the hostess and Caroline Ozment will present at program. The Greencastle Civic League will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the PSI Energy meeting room. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 573, Greencastle, meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Ml Zion Baptist Church, 802 Crown St Those wishing to attend or in need of information may call 653-9015 or 653-4879. Tuesday TOPS Tuesday morning group meets at 8:30 a.m. at the GTE meeting room, 201 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Everyone is invited to attend. The SAR meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at the Double Decker. Dinner is at 6 p.m. The program will be given by Richard Harbison. Over The Teacups will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at the home of Joan Gambs. Mrs. Page Cotton is in charge of the program.

Mrs. Nelson Ford is co-hostess. The April meeting of Delta Theta Alumnae has been cancelled.

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Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Berry

Reception to honor 50th anniversary of Berrys

Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Berry, Greencastle, will be honored for their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Clinton Falls Community Church. The reception is hosted by the couple’s children and families.

The couple are the parents of Rick Berry, Cloverdale, David Berry, Greencastle, and Bill Berry, Roachdale. The couple requests that gifts be omitted. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Dear Abby

Lesson of youthful tragedy is to think before you drink

DEAR ABBY: This is in response to the letter from Linda Wooten of Orange Park, Fla., whose son collapsed and died after drinking 23 shots of liquor, one after the other. She said her son did it on a dare from his college friends. He was 21. This was probably the young man’s first time away from home, but not the first time he drank liquor. In Florida, the legal age for drinking is 21, but that doesn’t mean all college kids obey the law. Blaming the bartender who served her son that many drinks misses the mark. A bartender is just a guy, working for $5 an hour to pay his bills and make money for his employer. He works late hours doing what he’s paid to do serve drinks. He-is not a baby sitter. If the young man’s mother is looking for someone to blame for her son’s death, she can blame his “friends,” herself and her son. His friends were old enough to know that they had no business challenging someone to the height of stupid-

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Don’t take book at face value Dear Heloise: At a recent estate sale 1 purchased an old book. I have since learned it is quite old and may be worth some money. How can I find out how much the book is worth? I have already had an offer on it. M.P., Baltimore, Md. I would suggest looking in your local Yellow Pages under Books. There may be a rare-book dealer in your area who may be able to appraise it. Or contact your local library. Some libraries have a reference book that lists book titles and their appraised value, so you may be able to look it up yourself. Heloise HANDY DISHWASHER Dear Heloise: Did you hear the latest? Put your golfing visors in the, top of the dishwasher to clean them. They don’t get out of shape and they come out clean. If they are extra-soiled, clean with a brush first. Ruth Bouchelle, Sarasota, Fla. HANDY PENCIL Dear Heloise: I have the beginnings of arthritis and at times it’s hard to write with a regular pencil, so when I need to use a pencil I get one of my son’s primary pencils. They are approximately 1 l /i inches in diameter so the grip is not as tight. Nyana Duck, Junction City, Kan. CLOTHING LABELS Dear Heloise: When my daughter went off to college, she had no idea of how to take care of her clothes. I bought iron-on tape for all of her clothes but instead of her initials I put: • C, meaning cleaners • WD, meaning wash and dry • WH, meaning wash and hang • HW, meaning hand wash. I also told her to use a washing powder and cold water. It worked beautifully no ruined clothes. Pat Lagan, Houston, Texas This would sure be a big help and time-saver for those busy college students. Getting adjusted to college life is hard enough without worrying about ruining clothing. Thanks so much for writing, and I hope this helps prevent a load of pink towels and red T-shirts. Heloise CABLE CONVERSION Dear Heloise: To save confusion on cable conversion, I wrote the television channels and what network they are on an index card. I cut the card down to the size of the remote control and taped it on the back of it Tina Koncsol. Warren. Ohio

VOTE FOR Diana La Violette

Republican Candidate for PUTNAM COUNTY Circuit Court Judge "Active in the community for the community.” Pd. PvL Ad. FaM for by Th* La Violette for Judge Committee, Ray Brush, treasurer.

Abigail Van Buren

ity. And his mother should have taught her son to be responsible for his own decisions and actions. The son, however, must accept the brunt of the blame. He accepted the challenge to drink himself “under the table.” Everyone must accept responsibility for his or her choices and actions, but it’s only human nature to want to blame others for our mistakes and misfortunes. BARBARA E. FAULKNER

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Jennifer Merkel and David Kessler

Merkel, Kessler to marry

Jennifer Ann Merkel, Greencastle, and David Shannon Kessler, New Ross, will be united in marriage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at First Baptist Church, Judson Drive, Greencastle, with the Rev. Paul Bowen officiating. The bride-elect is the daughter of William and Linda Merkel, Green-

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DEAR BARBARA: You are right, of course. Read on for a coincidence that is stranger than fiction. DEAR ABBY: I am writing to let you know that on Feb. 23, your article about the 21-year-old college student who died of alcohol poisoning was published in the Port Arthur News. Abby, the same day that article appeared, a memorial service was held for Scott, my 15-year-old son, who died from the very same thing. I could not believe the timing! More than 700 people attended Scott’s memorial service, and approximately half of them were teenagers. The minister who officiated at the service read the article you had in your column about Larry Kenneth Wooten, the 21-year-old college student who drank 23 shots of straight liquor on a dare from friends. It cost him his life. I hope and pray that the kids who attended Scott’s memorial service will have learned a lesson. If just one

castle, and Mrs. Pat Reed, Alaska. She is a 1991 graduate of Indiana State University. Kessler is the son of David and Debbie Kessler, New Ross. He attended Purdue University. A reception is set following the ceremony at Holiday Inn, Cloverdale.

March 31,1992 THE BANNERGRAPHIC

of them is saved because of my son’s 2 death and the article you wrote about • it, perhaps some good was accotn- ; plished. I can’t help wondering if perhaps • Scott might have been spared if that 2 article had come out sooner. But 2 questions like that are useless now. * What is done is now history, and • we must look ahead to the future. 2 Thank you, Dear Abby, for educat- * ing our young people about this sub- • ject. It could be a lifesaver for many. • SANDRA K. BURMEISTER, 2 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ? DEAR SANDRA: My heart *. goes out to you on the loss of 2 your beloved 15-year-old son. 2 Thank you for giving me per-; mission (on the telephone) to use • your name in my column. It took 2 a generous woman to say, “My 2 privacy is not as important as; sending a lifesaving message to • our young people.” 2

Cookbook has ; recipe a day with tomatoes ; NEW YORK (AP) Go one stepbeyond tomato and lettuce salad with 2 Calzones, Green Mountain Coleslaw, 2 Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and! Coffeecake Twist. * These are among the recipes featured; in “Tomatoes! 365 Healthy Recipes for* Year-Round Enjoyment.” < The following recipe for Greek; Stuffed Tomatoes, from “Tomatoes!; 365 Healthy Recipes for Year-Round; Enjoyment,” takes about 30 minutes to; prepare. Greek Stuffed Tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cups chopped, cooked spinach 2 teaspoons dried basil Vi cup bread crumbs legg ¥i pound feta cheese, crumbled Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 6 firm, medium-red tomatoes, with insides scooped out Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onion for 10 minutes or until translucent. Combine all the remaining ingredients, except the tomatoes, and add to the onion. Stuff the filling into the tomatoes. Bake in a 350-degree F oven for 15 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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