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Golden Anniversary Present Glitters More Than It Should By Abigail Van Buren 1991 Universal Press Syndicate DEAR ABBY: My husband's parents will soon be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. My husband has two brothers and two sisters. His sisters decided, without consulting us, that all the children would chip in and send their parents to Hawaii as their anniversary gift. They have already told their parents, who are thrilled about it. The problem is, the sister whose idea it was is the only one who can afford such an expensive gift.

The rest of us are barely making it from paycheck to paycheck. My siblings and I bought our parents a set of dishes for their 50th. We would have loved to send them to Hawaii, but we knew they wouldn't enjoy it knowing we would have to take out a loan to pay for it. I am more than a little resentful that my parents got dishes while my in-laws will get a trip to Hawaii. (My parents are no less deserving.) I have polled my friends and coworkers from all levels of income, and they agree that a trip to Hawaii isn't a typical anniversary gift it is excessive.

BURNED UP AND BROKE DEAR BURNED UP: A trip to Hawaii is not an excessive anniversary gift for people who can afford it. However, one or two members of a family have no right to decide on any gift "from all the children" without having consulted all of them. And to have told the parents before discussing it with all the siblings was inexcusable. DEAR ABBY: My father sent for your booklet "What Every Teen Should Know," and asked me to look it over to see if it would be helpful to my 12-year-old daughter. (She is his granddaughter.) I read the booklet and thought that the way you approached all of the subjects was just great.

I decided not just to hand her the booklet, but to read it with her so we could discuss it. Now she feels very comfortable talking with me about all the subjects that young girls wonder about, but are afraid to bring up. It broke the ice. Now my daughter will always come to me with questions because she knows I will always be there to listen to her and guide her. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring about our young people.

GRATEFUL MOM IN LYNN, MASS. DEAR GRATEFUL: too, am grateful. Thanks, Mom; your letter made my day. DEAR ABBY: To those who are i the habit of putting on their glasses when they answer the telephone, the following true story may shed some light: At the University of Illinois Medical School, our ear-nose-and-throat professor demonstra'ted a simple hearing test. He asked for a volun- teer; Aaron Hilkevitch responded.

Hilkevitch sat down facing the class in the amphitheater and his glasses were taken away. The professor approached him from the side and whispered, "One, two, three." Hilkevitch couldn't hear. So the professor approached him again and whispered, "One, two, three" a bit louder. Again, Hilkevitch couldn't hear. Then he blurted out, "Give me my glasses so I can hear you better!" This brought down the house; the class roared with laughter.

Later, of course, we learned that improvingone sense organ enhances the perception of other sense organs. The opposite is also true that on the loss of a sense organ, other sensibilities become more acute, as a person with impaired vision develops other compensatory skills. SELIG J. KAVKA, M.D., CHICAGO What teen-agers need to know about sex. drugs, AIDS and Retting along with their peers and parents is now in Abby's updated, expanded booklet, "What Every Teen Should Know." To order, send a long, business-size, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O.

Box 447, Mount Morris, III. 61054. (Postage is included.) Pa. Grange Pleased With PMMB Decision Pennsylvania Stale Grange is pleased with the recent announcement by the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board to continue supporting dairy farmers with the over- order price of $1.05 per cwt. "Even though the Grange testified on behalf of continuing the over-order price of $1.35 per cwt until December, we arc happy that support will continue to be given to dairy farmers," said William Ringler, state master of the Grange.

The over-order price was raised last November to $1.35 from $1.05 because of the increase in fuel prices brought on by the Persian Gulf War. incc March 1990, the Order 2, Class 1 price of milk dropped close to $4.00 per cwt. This drop from $16.49 to Si2.71 per cwt puts the farm price of milk below the cost of production which makes the over-order price necessary, according to Ringler. "I'm sure dairy farmers around the state are relieved with the PMMB's decision," Ringler said. "With an increase of 6 percent for gasoline, and 24 percent for fertilizers, the dairy farmer needs as much assistance as he can get." The Grange is a fraternal organization voicing the opinions of fanners and rural people in Pennsylvania.

Wilh membership of 40,000 in the state and 325,000 nation-wide, the Grange is one of the largest farming and rural organizations in the country. 17th Annual BULL PEN OPEN Friday June 21st "TEE OFF' Music by: D.J. Rich Dennis Saturday June 22nd GOLFING, DARTS and POOL TOURNAMENT. Awards Dinner at 6:00 p.m. SIGN UP AT THE BULL PEN RESTAURANT Grangers Hold Summer Jubilee Approximately 200 Grange members, representing eight regions of Pennsylvania, attended a two-day "Summer Jubilee." The session, which had "America the Bountiful" as a theme, was held at St.

Francis College, Loretto, June 14 and 15. The "Huggable Hayseeds," State Lecturer Hedy Chaffee and her eight- member committee, were the jubilee coordinators. Chaffee presented a workshop on the methods and importance of communication. The afternoon session on June 14 was opened with prayer by State Chaplain Pat Rudy. Guests were welcomed by Chaffee, and State Master William Ringler was introduced.

National Chaplain Bert Morse of New York was the guest speaker. He spoke on the five qualities required to 1 be a good Granger and citizen: family living, education, government, fellowship and moral living. A Friday evening banquet and State Junior Grange talent contest were held at the J.F.K. Center. The Saturday morning session featured rotating workshops on: Putting by the Bounty (dried fruits), ABC's of Sign (sign language), Bounty of Grange Exchange (foods available) and Bushels of Knowledge (about Junior Grange).

The afternoon session was a lecturer's workshop, "Upset the Apple Can," by the Huggable Hayseeds. Slate Pomona was honored and presented with gifts. Each one present received a large apple. The jubilee closed with the singing of "Let There Be Peace on Earth." Lawsuits Filed Against Producers Of L-Tryptophan PHILADELPHIA (AP) Five lawsuits have been filed in federal court against the producers and distributors of the food additive L-tryptophan, which is accused of crippling thousands who used it like a drug. The food additive was used on the advice of physicians to treat insomnia, pre-mcnstrual syndrome, stress, depression, alcohol and drug abuse and obsessive and compulsive behavior.

The food additive was also used in diet supplements, infant formulas and body building producls. Il was never approved by the Food and Drug Administration since it was not classified as a drug. Attorney Stephen A. Shelter, who represents 25 users of L-tryptophan, asserts that the lack of oversight allowed impurities into the food additive. Those impurities caused thousands to suffer, he said Tuesday.

Tokyo-based Showa Denko K.K., which makes ihe food additive, has asked the court to consolidate all the cases into one that is before the U.S. District Court in South Carolina. "It is my understanding that they will automatically transfer with the approval of a multi-district said Showa attorney Edward W. Madeira, Jr. Shellcr said Tuesday the company is trying to stall the case indefinitely by playing "legal games." "They take advantage of the legal system and they don't even pay taxes in the U.S." Shcller said.

"They pay zero." The complaint also alleges that the L- tryptophan was advertised as being "natural" when it was actually genetically engineered. Sheller said he represents about 20 other people who have taken the L- tryptophan drug, who will file similar lawsuits in federal court shortly. He added that five of his clients have been so severely crippled they will spend the rest of their lives in wheelchairs. "These are the worst injuries I have ever seen," Sheller said. Shiremanstown-based Rilc-Aid, which has been named in three cases as a provider of the food additive, declined to comment on Sheller's assertion that they and other pharmacies and health food stores continued to sell the product even though they knew it was unsafe.

Rite-Aid spokesperson Ray Doering said it is the company's policy not to discuss any ongoing legal procedures. THE DAILY HERALD, Tyrone, Wednesday, June 19, 1991 Page 3 Gettysburg To Re-Enact Historic Civil War Battle A rc-cnactmcnt, honoring the 128th anniversary of the historic Battle of Gettysburg will be held on Sunday, June 30, 1991. The re-created 63rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, Company has announced plans for this commemorative event, to be held near the intersection of U.S. Route 15 (bypass) and Pa. Route 97 (Baltimore Pike).

Historic military re-enactment units from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Michigan, Texas, New York, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Florida, Illinois, South Carolina, Delaware, Missouri, Indiana, California, and Canada will be in attendance. The rc-cnactmcnt site will be open at 11 a.m. and a wide variety of activities will be presented. The actual recreation of the battle commences at 2 p.m. with a pass in review by the troops and introduction of honored guests.

On Saturday, June 29, an "Encampment Day" will be held on the same site as the re-enactment. The public is invited to witness demonstrations of many facets of life during the Civil War, including infantry and artillery drills, a ladies' fashion show, signal corps demonstrations, an 1860's children's school, a program presenting cavalry's role in the war, Civil War period social events, and a walking tour of soldier's camps, fighting positions, and a barn used as headquarters and hospital after the battle. Tickets are available for both the battle rc-cnactmcnt and for Encamp- Penn State Prof Brushes Off Taylor Poisoning READING, Pa. (AP) Raw vegetables, cherries and iced milk probably caused the death of President Zachary Taylor, not arsenic, a Penn State professor says. Gastroenteritis most likely killed the president in 1850, according to Tim Blessing, a historian at the university's Berks campus.

Taylor's crypt in Louisville, was opened Monday to test author Clara Rising's theory that Taylor was poisoned because he opposed the spread of slavery. Jefferson County coroner Richard Greathouse is looking for traces of arsenic in Taylor's hair, nails and bone. "It had been a very hot day, and Taylor had consumed his share of raw vegetables, cherries and iced milk," Blessing said Tuesday. "Returning from the dedication, he became violently ill, lingered for four days, and died at the age of 66." "It is extremely improbable that his most prominent political opponents, such as Henry Clay, Stephen Douglas, or Daniel Webster, would have even considered foul play," Blessing said. mcnt Day.

Tickets for Sunday, June 30 $5.00 per person, with children PHOTO BY VIRCIE WERNER IT'S CALLED 'GETTING EVEN' agitator of the airwaves Kate Macowski turned 40 Tuesday, June 18. The early morning heckler on local radio station WTRN was greeted by a group of anonymous 'bag heads' parading outside the office singing "Happy Birthday" to her. Kate was presented, with a bouquet of flowers "because we know you can't grow any" the group chorused. Kate took it all in good fun, but with a gleam in their eyes the 'bag heads' hope she remembers, "We love you Kate." Commission Chairman Does Not Favor Moving Bucks Co. Base WARMINSTER, Pa.

(AP) The head of the federal commission that will decide the fate of the Naval Air Development Center said he docs not favoi the Navy's plan to move the laboratory to Maryland. While touring the Bucks County facility Tuesday, James Courier, chairman of the Defense Base Closure Commission, said he was impressed with NADC's role in the national defense as well as the campaign waged by local business and government officials to keep the base operating at full strength. But he stopped short of predicting that NADC will be spared when his panel submits the list of base closings and realignments to President Bush on July 1. Under the realignment, 2,000 of the base's 2,500 civilian jobs would be transferred to the Navy station in Patu- xcnt, Md. "What you have here is a highly technological capability that is part of this area, and the people here enjoy this area," said Courier.

"These people are engineers and scientists; they have advanced degrees. You can move equipment and lots of other things, but it is very difficult to move skilled people. They don't want to go." Courier added that he doesn't believe the Navy's predictions that most NADC employees will follow their jobs to Maryland, and that there will be a quick payback to the 5180 million the Navy claims it will cost to realign the base. "I think the Navy's numbers arc far from accurate," said Courier. Courier said the financial effect on the community of losing jobs will have little bearing on the commission's decision in this case.

The commission only considers economic impact when two bases are in competition to remain open and the panel must pick one to close. Local officials said they were encouraged Courier's statements. Aaron J. Davidson, a spokesman for the Delaware Valley Science and Technology Association, said Courier has appeared to have adopted the arguments his group has been making since NADC was first proposed for realignment more than two months ago. The association is a trade group that represents more than 40 NADC contractors.

"It was a good visit," said Davidson. "I'm encouraged to hear him say pretty much what we presented to him." Bucks County Commissioner Sandra A. Miller met with Courier in Warmin- stcr Township prior to the tour. "There are points that were driven home to him that he is accepting. I think it is encouraging that he came here.

The fact that he listened attentively and participated was also encouraging," she said. The Base Closure Commission has the task or adding or paring bases from ihe list. are under 6 admitted free with an adult. Parking will be provided on site. Please note that there are few shaded areas and that no seating will be provided.

Refreshment vendors will be present. Tickets for the encampment on June 29 are $1.00 per person, under 6 free. These $1.00 tickets will be sold on site only. Telephone orders and credit card orders for the June 30 batlle rc- enactmenl may contact (717) 334-6245. Mail order tickcls may be had by conlacling S.G.

Marines Company, P.O. Box 3192, Dept. GR, Gettysburg, PA 17325-3192. Information on lodging and touring may be gained by writing Gettysburg Travel Council, 35 Carlisle Gettysburg, PA 17325, or calling (717) 334-6274. Mellon Bank Sponsors Valuable Trust Seminar Mellon Bank (Central's) Trust and Investment Department will sponsor a seminar on June 27 from 8:15 lo 9:15 a.m.

at the Ramada Inn in Ahoona, featuring informalion on various aspccis of Trust Accounts and Investment planning. Stephen C. Minana, assistant vice president of Commonwealth National Bank, the Mellon subsidiary based in Harrisburg, will discuss They Work and Where They Can Be Valuable." Minana has more than years' experience in administration of complex estaies, trusts and custody accounts. He has a master's degree in taxation and received his J.D. from Washington Lcc University School of Law.

George Wilson, assistant vice president of the Mellon Bank Trust Department in Altoona, will discuss "Investment Planning." His presentation will include a "how to" segment on structuring a portfolio to achieve your goals and an outline of Mcllon's investment philosophy. Wilson has more th; 20 years experience in estate and trust planning and portfolio management. Wilson received his M.B.A. from the University of Bridgeport and a B.S. in economics from Albright College.

To make reservations, contact Lynn Stoltz at (814) 944-1131 by June 20. Mellon Bank (Cenlral) provides financial services through 32 community offices in Blair, Clinton, Centre, Union, Huntingdon, Lycoming, and Mifflin counties. At March 31, 1991, Mellon Bank (Central) had assets of $775 million. With assets of $28.7 billion at March 31,1991, Mellon Bank Corporation is a major regional bank holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it provides wholesale, middle market and retail banking as well as numerous service products, including trust and investment, data processing and cash management.

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