The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise from Seguin, Texas • Page 3

NUBAY, APRIL it, M0liA Breaking up is hard to do DMT Abbyt For the last seven I was involved in a serious relationship with "Rocky." I became close with his parents as well I baked cookies with hlfl mother, watched television with his father and was considered part of die family. Rocky and I began having difficulties. In the middle of one of our his mother called me and told me how much she missed me. Even considering our young ages (16 and 17), she confessed she had hoped to see us many one day. Her concern for my well-being touched me and I was grateful for her attention.

My relationship with Rocky has finally ended. It was my decision because I think he has a lot of growing up to do, and I don't see myself in'his immediate future. But I miss the bond I had with Rooky's parents. Am I expected to remain friends with them, or do I now ignore their existence? I would appreciate any advice you can give me. CE In Massachusetts Dear CR: You may find that as time passes, you will not be so eager to spend time with Rooky's parents.

However, in the meantime, there-is nothing to prevent you from maintaining a friendship with them if everyone is comfortable with the arrangement. Ask them how they feel about staying in touch with you. Dear Abby: Why aren't you more honest with your readers and tell them why so many men are nervous about marriage? It's because the price of marriage is simply too high for most men. The majority lose 50 percent of their assets and 100 percent of their children When they divorce. They are the ones who pay child support They are the ones who pay alimony.

Men are the defendants in 70 percent of divorce cases and are blamed for most of the problems in a relationship. Nobody would expect a man to invest in a business with a 50 percent failure rate and long-term financial and emotional consequences. So why are women surprised when men balk at such a foolhardy commitment as marriage? For the sake of candor, please publish my letter. Wiser In Wisconsin Dear Wiser Anyone who considers marriage a 'foolhardy commitment" should stay single. Most people enter into marriage thinking it will work, and when it doesn't the fault is rarely one- sided.

Dear Abby: I recently came across a book my beloved late wife had stored away. It is called 'Tell Me a Story," written by the late actor Charles Laughton. The book contains 60 short pieces which he read aloud to audiences tor many years. The next day I read your column on the response to the grassroots literacy project Rolling Readers. How fitting! Charles Laughton was a personal friend of mine, starting in the late '40s when I appeared with him in the production of Bertolt Brechf play "Galileo." My wife, Nora Dunfee, spent her later years as a screen actress.

You may have seen her. She played the elderly Southern lady in a "Forrest Gump" who tells Forrest mat he need not take the bus to find Jenny's house. She passed away while still active as a master teacher of speech at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she taught for 2ff years. I am semi-retired and am in the process of restoring the house where my wife was bom on Christmas Day in 1915. In it will be a library containing over 1,000 books she collected during her 60-year teaching career.

In honor of my wife and all others who live to read, I'm looking forward to starting a chapter of Rolling Readers here in mis tiny village. Thank you for mis prized information. David duke, BeUnont, Ohio Dw David; No village is too small to benefit from the Rolling Readers literacy project I'm delighted you found the column helpful and whh you every suc- Readers to (800) 390-KEAD. can atao write to P.O. 927315, San Diego, Calif.

92192, or visa the Website at http://www.ralUngnadOT.Qrg. Ladies' Auxiliary holds April social The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Seguin Fire Department met at the Vaughn Street Fire Station lor its April social meeting in the Auxiliary building, Tuesday, April 15. Hostesses were Karen Soefje, Marie Scopel and Nelda Weniger. The 13 members present played several games of Btyico. Winners were: high, Shirley Hoffer, who won an umbrella; low, Ellie Krueger, who received kitchen towels; most buncos, Leona Klein who received office supplies, and a numbers game was won by Jo Ann Bogisch who won a one dollar bill.

After the games, refreshments were served from a table which held flowers from Scopel's yard, sandwiches, dips, chips, a peach cake, coffee and punch. The usual fellowship was enjoyed the rest of the evening. The Elm Creek Family and Education Club met April 9 at State Bank and Trust Seguin. Eight members were present. The pledges to the flag were given.

Devotion was given as member read the FCE Creed and Prayer. The program, on cassette, was titled "Stop the Planet -1 want to Get Off." This was presented at the state meeting. Members were warned about giving out personal information. Personal information can be obtained through telecommunications, credit reports, medical records, etc. The business meeting was conducted by Rose Marie Smalley.

It was reported that the plant and bake sale was a success. Appreciation was extended to all those who supported the event. A 4-H fashion show was held April 9 at the Teddy Buerger Center. Ag Day for Kids will be held May 7 at the Fair Grounds Pavilion. The Elm Creek FCE Club will provide cooked beans.

The Guadalupe County TAFCE will meet June 25 and the Elm Creek FCE will serve as hostess. The Elm Creek FCE Club's next meeting is May 14. Visitors are welcome. All meetings are open regardless of race, color, sex, religion, socio-economic lev- Party Line el, disability or national origin. Buncoettes The Buncoettes met at the Country Cabaret on April 15 with Bonnie Kunde setving as hostess.

Winners for the day were Lucille Johnson; high; Wallie Knodel, second high; Adelene Klaehn, most buncos; Willie Mae Soefje, booby; Murray Jean Elley, consolation; and Adalene Klaehn, traveling prize. Guests for the day were Alice Holtz, Joyce Tausch, Willie Mae Soefje and Esther Valdez. The hostess served refreshments after the games, and it was announced that the next meeting would be May 20 at the Country Cabaret with Mickey Haley serving as hostess. Eden Cemetery Association The annual meeting of the Eden Cemetery Association of Guadalupe County was held on Monday, April 7, in the lounge of the Norwest Bank at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President James "Tuddy" Dietz who welcomed the 16 members present.

The minutes of the 1996 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was also given. Dietz complimented Clemens Bode on the neatness and cleanliness of the Eden Cemetery. Stanley Dolle presented a copy of a contract for cemetery lot buyers which was discussed and accepted. A moment of silence Was observed in memory of those members who had died during the past-year.

The election of officers and one trustee was held. The following were elected: Herman Dolle, trustee for three years; Dietz, president; Jeanette Dietz, vice president; and Juanita Bode, secretary-treasurer. A clean-up day will be held at the cemetery on Saturday, May 10. Three lots were sold following the meeting. Western Auto.

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She advised everyone to journey to one of these locations to see the splendor of the wildflowers. Taylor presented the book, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, as a door prize. It was won by Martha Hilger. Margaret Thompson was received as a new member. The horticulture report on garden pests was given by Ann Clark.

Florence Haugen installed the new officers for the 1997-98 club year. They are Martha Hilger, president; Jane Foreman, vice president; Doris Biecker, secretary; and Joyce Hagler, treasurer. A box supper was served by the hostesses Martha Hilger, Rhonda Mullin, Beverly Carter and Florence Haugen. The next meeting will be held May 20 at 6 p.m. Faith Class The Faith Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met April 14 in the Social Hall which was decorated in Spring flowers.

There were Spring flowers in baskets on the tables, the tablecloths featured floral borders and hats were decorated with flowers along with colorful paper umbrellas. Fern Davis called the meeting to order and asked Marjorie Taylor to give the collection. Twenty members and associate members welcomed new member, La vina Ray. Angie Henning read the minutes and a thank-you note from the sixth grade Sunday school class for the curtains that the Faith Class donated. Members were invited to come and see them.

Josephine Long gave the financial report. After a discussion about the viewing of two new vans which were in the church yard for that purpose Sunday morning, Davis suggested that memorials etc. be designated to go into the bus fund. Members reported on cards, food and prayers that are being extended to and for members and for members' husbands who are ill. Judith Kraft, Long's daughter, was featured in the New Braunfels paper for her many hours of work and caring for AIDS patients and senior adults.

Long volunteered to arrange transportation for a field trip to McMahan, Thursday, April 16, for members interested in viewing the wildflowers. For the devotional, Henning read a poem by Helen Steiner Rice, "After the Winter, God Sends the Spring." She also read an article titled, "The Bible." Norma Adcock gave the closing prayer. The buffet table held cocktail sausage, hot sauce, bread sticks, Chex Mix, dips, Fritos, creamy peach salad, Lazy Daisy Cake, fruit salad, finger Jell-O, Andes candy, mints, punch and V8 vegetable juice. The hostesses were Henning, Ada Harlan and Sarah Small. Alice Aulds and Evelyn Hoffman helped serve.

Postal workers dedicated to customers Don't you just love it? The weather, I mean. It's great a little cool, but otherwise the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the lawn mowers are humming. I just love it. Well, did you survive the tax return due date? It was pretty hectic at the post office wnere I working at, and I saw something jnost don't see. MMt peopltTsel? postal workers postal worker," humaftlfceing with feelings'.

F'fourid' a letter than needed additional postage, and I rushed to the carrier so he could collect before 4:30 p.m. that day. Sandra, a rural carrier said, "I'll take care of it. I once had to pay a penalty because my tax return Terri Chavez Staples News needed additional postage. If only someone had put on 23 cents more it would have saved me some money." So she put on 32 cents more even if jjt wasn't on her route.

Then I found another one Carl just took it and said, "I'll put on the stamp." Then later on Bill, a clerk, found another one and just paid postage on it. It really made me feel good to see such warm feelings on that hectic day. Of course, no one on the outside will ever see it and probably no one will ever hear about it, but I can bet, this wasn't the only place where a postal worker came through. I salute them all. Oh, by the way, this was at the Lockhart Post Office.

The Cortinas family would like to thank everyone for their support of the recent barbecue eh't held for Alfred Cortinas. May God bless all- of you for helping out. People from Seguin, New Braunfels, Kingsbury, Staples and other surrounding areas showed up at the barbecue and dance. And how was your week? Hope it's a great day today and a better tomorrow. 1-35 3009 (Across From Garden Ridge Pottery) 1997 Great Opportunities Meat Cutters Meat Wrappers Seafood Specialists Floor Maintenance Service Assistants Food Service Representatives Ramada Limited Saturday, April 19th 9 a.m.

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