The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 18

THE PANTAGRAPH, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1986 DEAR ABBY MILESTONES Rekindled affair sparks trouble in two marriages By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN Dear Abby: I am a 30-year-old divorcee. I married Larry (not his real name) when I was 16 and left him (like a fool) for another man when I was 18. I never realized what a jewel Larry was until it was too late. Larry got married and now he has three children.

In the meantime, I've been living with this other guy, "Barney," for six years. We have a child but we're not married yet. We plan to make it legal in the near future. I have always regretted leaving Larry and have prayed for a reconciliation, but after all these years I never thought I had a chance. Well, I ran into him two weeks ago in a parking lot, and it was like our very first meeting all over again! We have seen each other a couple of times since and now he wants to leave his wife and marry me.

Should I leave Barney and go back to Larry? Let me know soon. Barney and I are booked on a cruise, and we'll lose our deposit if we don't cancel by March 10. Thank you. LIBBY (NOT MY REAL NAME) Dear Libby: Slow down. If Larry isn't thinking about his family obligations, he should be.

You also have a child to consider as well as a six-year relationship. Don't do anything without considering the consequences very, very carefully. Go on the cruise you've planned with Barney and try to get your head straight before you go off the deep end. Dear Abby: I have seen many letters in your column complaining NEW NAMES A Hudson couple, Mark and Phyllis Carnahan, are parents of their first child, Nicole Danielle Carnahan, born Feb. 2.

The 8-pound, 5 ounce baby is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Keene of Palos Hills, Janice Steele of Livingston, and Earlene Carnahan of Hudson. David Morgan Shaffer is the name chosen for the baby born Jan. 30 to Ken and Chris Shaffer of Blytheville, Ark.

Darlene and Rey Folkerts of 8 Donna Drive, Normal, are among grandparents of the 7-pound, 15-ounce baby, who is named for his paternal grandfather and middle-named for a maternal greatgrandfather. Don and Linda Hance of Tuscola and Dave and Sandy Shaffer of Gastonia, N.C., are other grandparents. Morgan and Catherine Phipps of Mattoon, Frances and Floyd Dorris of Marion, and Ed and Carol Bruce of Washington are great-grandparents. Randy and Lori Weber of Fairbury are parents of their first child, Tess Marie Weber, born Feb. 3.

The 9-pound, 7-ounce baby shares the middle name of her maternal grandmother and an aunt. She is a granddaughter of Denny and Jane Righter of Forrest, Gloria Weber of Fairbury and William Weber of St. Petersburg, Fla. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Lindenbaum of Forrest and M. Adelaide Righter Saunemin. Jan. 30 is the birthdate of Kathryn Annette Dohleman, third child of Robert and Jeri Dohleman of rural El Paso. The 6-pound, 3-ounce baby is a sister of Elizabeth "B.J.," and Robbie, The new arrival is a granddaughter of Jo Johnson of Monticello, Carl Johnson of Bonita Springs, and Mr.

and Mrs. Gordon Dohleman of rural Pontiac. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. G.H.

Dahlenburg of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Johnson of Bonita Springs, and Elsie Dohleman of rural Pontiac. Kelly Ann Richter, 2, joins her parents, Neal and Ann Richter of 2709 Brunswick Drive, Bloomington, in welcoming Katie Marie Richter, born Jan.

27. The 8-pound, 13-ounce baby is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rothering and Mr. and Mrs.

Gerald Richter, all. of Burlington, Wis. Damond Kenneth Armstrong is the MARRIAGE LICENSES Logan County Sampson-Shull Robert L. and Wende both Lincoln. Murphy-Prigg Gregory L.

and Charlotte both Chestnut. Cooper-Renfro David A. and Roberta both Middletown. Henricksmeyer-Flynn Greg Lincoln, and Patricia Springfield. Owens-Bree Randall San Jose, and Kelly Mason City.

Woodford County Seabaugh-Lockart Junior Lee, Washington, and Donna Jean, Eureka. Morrison-Gilmore Gregory Allen, Roanoke, and Angeline Deanne, Metamora. about snoring bed partners. Your stock answer: "See an ear-nose doctor for a possible minor surgical solution." I have a better idea. My husband was the champion snorer of them all.

Then one day we figured out his. snoring might be caused by breathing through his mouth, so we bought some paper "tape" 1 inch wide, and he began taping his mouth closed every night before going to sleep. He would say, "No more talking, I am going to tape up now." Then he would press his lips together and tape them shut. After sleeping quietly all night long, he would peel off the tape in the morning. (It peels off easily.) This worked for 20 years.

I have told others. Some say this will stop their breathing. Not so. MRS. L.P.

IN L.A. Dear Mrs. L.P.: It sounds too good to be true, but I wouldn't recommend it for others without suggesting that they run it by their doctor to make sure it's safe for them. Another suggestion: Buy one of those machines that drones on endlessly to drown out street noises, snoring and other disturbing sounds that interfere with sleeping. They are available at sleep shops, hardware stores and listed in most gadget catalogs.

If you try either of these suggestions, please let me know if it works for you. Pleasant dreams. Dear Abby: You asked "Forgotten Parents," who had never seen a dime of the $10,000 their son had borrowed from them 10 years ago, if they had a promissory note. This reminded me years ago, we foolishly loaned $5,000 to a relative without any kind of IOU or promissory note. Instead of asking for one after he had the money, my wife wrote to him asking when we could expect a partial payment on the $7,500 he owed us.

Quick as a flash we received a letter from him advising us that he did not owe us $7,500 it was only Mission accomplished. We got it in writing. SHREWD IN EL CENTRO, CALIF. Write to Abby in care of The Pantagraph, 301 Washington Bloomington, 61702-2709." name chosen for the 8-pound, 7-ounce baby born Jan. 31 to Wesley and Debbie Armstrong of rural El Paso.

The baby is middle-named for a maternal greatgrandfather, Kenneth Dixon. He is a grandson of Charles and Ruth Anne Roberts and Ruby Armstrong, all of rural El Paso. Kenneth and Callie Dixon and Cecil and Helen Roberts, all of El Paso, are great-grandparents. Isy and Anne Hoomanawanui of 1707 Rockingham Drive, Normal, are parents of their first child, Mary Margaret Hoomanawanui, born Jan. 31.

The 8- pound, 11-ounce baby, named for her paternal grandmother and a maternal aunt, was born on the birthday of her maternal grandfather. She will be called "Maggie." Patrick and Patricia Palumbo of Montgomery a Michael and Sarah Hoomanawanui of Waimanalo, Hawaii, are grandparents. Adah D. Allen of Jerseyville is greatgrandmother. Samuel Lars Ricker weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces when born Feb.

3 to Thomas and Linda Ricker of 308 S. Prairie Bloomington. Grandparents are Mr. and Loren Mitchell of 1416 W. Elm Bloomington, and Mr.

and Mrs. LeRoy Ricker of Bensenville. Great grandparents are Mrs. Floyd Carr of 1109 E. Washington Bloomington, and Hattie Ricker of Wheaton.

Feb. 2 is the birthdate of Kristopher Michael Hamilton, second child of Michael and Cynthia Hamilton of 29 Mobil-Land Mobile Home Court, Bloomington. The 6-pound, 11-ounce baby is a brother of Dustin, 7. Grandparents are Karen Kaufman of 303 Margaret Normal, Harold Kaufman of rural Hudson and Bobby Hamilton of 1324 N. Allin Bloomington.

Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kaufman of 223 Ivanhoe Way, and Loucillious Turner of 1324 N. Allin all of Bloomington. Zachary David loerger is the name chosen for the baby born Feb.

6 to Lowell and Janet loerger of Minonk. Grandparents of the 6-pound, 14-ounce boy are Calvin Mary Krug of El Paso and Harold and Emma loerger of Minonk. Great-grandparents are Esther Krug of El Paso and Frank Benedict of Gridley. More NEW NAMES, C6 YOU TOO CAN BECOME A PART OF THE EXCITING WORLD OF TRAVEL at CAREERS IN TRAVEL: Since 1981 we've been teaching the basic skills required for entry into the travel profession. Let our staff of 6 travel industry professionals help you become part of this growing industry.

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