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Decatur, Illinois Tuesday, August 31 1 999 CELEBRATE! C5 Children in mourning after pet's shooting YOU'RE CAREFUL BEHIND THE WHEEL, Advice ARE YOU AS CAREFUL CHOOSING YOUR CAR INSURANCE? Don't just trusfanyone inei iro ir ir naf caa met' Bob Otolski, Agent 2950 Water Decatur, II 875-5711 BtAff State Form Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (not in HI) Slate Farm Indemnity Company (HJ) Home Offices: Bloommgtoa, linois 1 PA in On The Vrow in 15 Vau5 CAII 424-631 8 Food Vendors Flea Market 30 Full-Sized Carnival Rides Games Pony Rides Arts Crafts Nightly Live Musical Bands! Info or Hotels Call 800-74-RIVER 0P that the feeling in her heart is different today than it was when I was a child. To punish her for something that happened 32 years ago would make no sense. Her total lack of interest in us when we were growing up must have hurt our parents, but I don't feel cheated, nor do I hold any resentment toward her. Grandma is the one who lost out. I write to her regularly, and my children visit her during the year.

I owe it to my parents to treat Grandma with respect and will do so as long as she lives. Deep in the Heart of Texas Dear Deep: Your letter is yet another example of "what you sow, expect to reap." Your grandmother is fortunate that you have a forgiving heart. I applaud your generosity of spirit. It may be an allergy Dear Ann Landers: Please tell your readers that when people have a very strong dislike for a certain food, they may actually be allergic to it. Several years ago, my middle-aged sister who "didn't like" fish had a diagnostic test involving a dye that apparently used a fish extract.

She had been asked in advance if she was allergic to fish and said, "No." Well, she nearly died from an allergic reaction to the Another sister always got a "backache" when she was around someone who had been drinking. She found out she was allergic to both wood and grain alcohol. One drop makes her tongue and throat swell. Sometimes, an irrational avoidance of certain foods, may mask an allergy. When people say they don't like something, be aware of this possibility, and don't pressure them.

Been There in Hayward, Calif. Dear Hayward: Another example of a wise old adage "Sometimes, the body knows better than the mind." Thanks for a letter that will educate millions. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, co Ann Landers, Box 11562, Chicago, IL 60611-0562. Ann Landers, columnist with Creators Syndicate, is published daily.

Dear Ann Landers: My brother-in-law, "Preston," recently shot and killed my father's dog. Preston lives in my parents' house, and he shows no remorse. He shot the little cocker spaniel because when his son tried to take a ball away from the dog, it nipped him. We called the police and animal control, but neither showed any interest in following through. My sister supports her husband and does not feel that he was wrong to shoot the dog.

Meanwhile, all the grandchildren are mourning the loss of their beloved pet, even the child who was bitten. I don't think this brutal deed should go unpunished. Is there anything I can do? Crying in Nevada Dear Nevada: I doubt that anything can be done about the dog shooting. Preston, I'm sure, felt the children were in danger of being seriously mauled or he would not have resorted to using a gun. Too bad Preston could not have found a more humane solution.

Grandma has change of heart Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to respond to "Sad Son in N.C.," whose mother rejected her grandchildren and didn't want to spend Saturday Free Giant Fireworks Show! Take I 57 to EXIT 308, go North on Route 4552 to River Road and turn East. Special BAND INSTRUMENT TRIAL PLAN For Beginners Try our rental purchase plan. Rent by the month and when the rent and the price of the instrument meet -Ws Yours! THOMPSON KRAMER MUSIC CO. School Band Service 2102 N.Oakland Decatur, IL 62526 877-1832 Hours: Mon-Sat FREE PARKING HELD Decatur Loves PC 1 i. i.i if: 'a -j t- i I I ,1 IB (B Vo (8) 11 0 11 y'i LANDERS any time with them.

My grandmother was the same way. When I was born, she told my parents she would not be a baby sitter. When my siblings and I visited her, we were instructed to stay in another room and not disturb the adults. I didn't know any better and assumed this was normal. We played with her dog and brought along our own games.

My parents never said a negative word about Grandma, nor did they point out that she had ignored us. It wasn't until I was an adult that I realized we hadn't spent any time together and that she was like a stranger to us. I now have children of my own, and Grandma wants desperately to be a part of their lives. I know A Family For Me tleefinos rrr 7 THURSDAY, Sept. 2 Early Bird Kiwanis Club, 6:45 a.m., Decatur Club.

Thursday Noon Toastmasters, Decatur Civic Center. Metro Rotary noon, Decatur Club. All States Newcomers Club, noon, Scov-ill Banquet Facility. Program: Laura Blickensderfer, Millikin Institute. Lincolnland AMBUCS, 6:30 p.m., Illinois Power Co.

Decatur Needle Arts Chapter, the Embroiderers' Guild of America, 6:30 p.m.. Central Christian Church. Lovington Kiwanis Club, 6:30 p.m., Lov-ington Community Building. Central Illinois Vintage Car Club, 7:30 p.m.. Maverick Steak House.

877-3297. FRIDAY, Sept. 3 Breakfast Sertoma, 7 a.m., Scovill Golf Clubhouse. Commodore Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., 164 N. Edward St.

SUNDAY, Sept. 5 Commodore Duplicate Bridge Club, 1:15 p.m., 164 N. Edward St. MONDAY, Sept. 6 Commodore Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., 164 N.

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Best Western Shelton Inn. Speaker: Dr. Nehemiah Tan Decatur Prairie Land Kiwanis Club, 9:30 a.m., Decatur Civic Center. Program: Jim Layton, Norfolk-Southern. Decatur Noon Sertoma Club, Best Western Shelton Inn.

Kiwanis Club of Decatur, noon, Decatur Club. Decatur AMBUCS, noon, Best Western Shelton Inn. Program: Sandy Beaman, Social Security. Commodore Duplicate Bridge Club, 7 p.m., 164 N. Edward St.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 Golden Kiwanis Club of Decatur, 9:30 a.m., Best Western Shelton Inn. Food day. Speaker: Charles Bayless, Illinois Power Co. Railroad Retirees, 9:30 a.m., Home-Town Buffet, Forsyth.

Speaker: Macon County Sheriff Roger Walker. Decatur Shrine Club, noon, Blue Mill Restaurant. Noon Optimist Club, Blue Mill Restaurant. Decatur Area Retired Teachers Association, noon. Moose Lodge.

Registration 11:30 a.m. Program: demonstration by canine and bicycle patrolmen. National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 399, 1 p.m.. Maverick Steak House. Campaign for Better Health Care, East Central Illinois Committee, 6:30 p.m.

Charleston Public Library, Charleston. Jaycees, 7 p.m., 119 W. William St. SPEGDALS At PoFolks Historians to speak at symposium ARTHUR Four historians will speak at the Decatur Civil War Round Table's fall symposium Saturday, Sept. 11, at Yoder's Country Kitchen Banquet Facility.

Patrick Brennan will speak on the Battle of Secessionville, the first bcttle in the Union campaign to capture the seaport of Charleston, S.C. Brennan's talk will be based on his book, "Secessionville: Assault on Charleston." David Evans, author of "Sherman's Horsemen," will talk about six raids conducted by Gen. William T. Sherman's cavalry in the Atlanta campaign. His speech is "Civil War Cavalry: What John Wayne Never Told You." Daniel Sutherland, professor of history at the University of Arkansas, will discuss the Dare Mark Campaign, more commonly known as the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

Mark Ragan, a consultant for the television movie "The Hun-ley," will discuss submarine warfare in the Civil War. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the first speaker scheduled at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $35 and includes speakers, lunch buffet and book sale. For information or to register, contact Bruce Gregory, Box 560, Atwood, IL 61913, or call 578-2262.

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