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F2 LIFESTYLE Decatur, Illinois Sunday, October 25, 1998 i Marriage Licenses Cash donation makes perilous trip safely CABINET FACTORIES OUTLET Discounted Kitchen Cabinets Vanities Arthur Atwood Rd. N. Vine Arthur S43-3466 Thanks a Million I you perform 70 hours of community service. At the end of your 70 hours, I want a short essay on what you did and what you learned. My canceled check will bind this agreement, so the choice is up to you.

It's not like I'll send my bookie to break your legs if you renege, but the thought of bilking an 81-year-old man like me out of $700 sure wouldn't rest easy my conscience. Keith Alan Garner, Decatur; Joy Lynn Tucker, Decatur Kevin Lynn Chandler, AAaroa; Michelle Denise picer, Maroa Don William Stevens, Decatur; Kattie Joe Carver, Decatur Dale Martin Moyer, Elwin; Mari Lynn Hart, Decatur David Arthur Cook, Decatur; Ruth Ann White, Decatur Marion Darrell Reed, Decatur; Amanda Kaye Eytchison, Decatur W. Glen Nordholm, Decatur; Ruth Ann Burke, Decatur Barry Lynn Cripe, Oakley; Christina Anne Ward, Decatur Michael Channing Hassinger, Decatur; Audrey Ann Jordan, Decatur Dear Anonymous Sender From Sioux City, Iowa: I pray you're reading my column this week. My sincere thanks for your generous contribution of $25,000 in cash. Since you are an ardent fan of this column, I thought you should know it arrived safely even though you didn't include my zip code.

I'm so thankful and do not want to seem the least bit ungrateful, but never send me cash like that again. If you wish to remain anonymous, you might go through INTERACTIVE Todd Allen Goodpasture, Decatur; Lisa Leann Lichtenberger, Decatur Kenneth Lynn Freeze Decatur; Anne Elizabeth Latshaw, Decatur Sammy Eugene Bledsaw, Warrensburg; Amy Lynne Hogan, Warrensburg Douglas Lynn Brandeberry, Decatur; Cristina Rene'e Hendrickson, Decatur James Albert Skow, Decatur; Cathy Ann Walden, Decatur Daniel Arthur Rasar, Decatur; Susan Kay Kaylor, Decatur Greg Edmund Owczarzak, San Francisco, Michelle Dawn Rigg, San Francisco, Calif. James Stephen Dennis, Springfield; Suzanne Leigh Morgan, Springfield Merle Wayne Query, Decatur; Kristine Lee Davis, Lovington Dennis Ray Freese, Oakley; Karen Elaine Young, Oakley Christopher Alan Long, Mount Zion; Rachel Ann Britt, Mount Zion Michael George Filchak, Decatur; Kathy Jo Rodgers, Decatur DISTRIBUTION' ROSS By students, for students Have you shrunk your goals to fit your time and money? Restore your faith in the American dream! Learn to leverage your time in a business of your own. P.M. ASSOCIATES 233-2996 Member Metro.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce Admission: s4 General Erionrilxi Hhoct flaw AIL Michael L. Baum, M.D. Care Can Help" Outpatient Psychiatric Care Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit, Fear, Guilt, Shame Chronic Fatigue No Title 420-9768 5 "Friendly ret Ghost Day" ft. Menus These are the Decatur School District menus for the week. LUNCH Monday: Turkey manhattan or chicken nuggets with a roll, trench fries, trail mix.

Tuesday: Cheesy chili mac or beefsteak on bun, peas, mixed fruit. Salad bar: Muffley. Wednesday: Sausage pizza or hamburger, corn or veggie sticks, applesauce. Salad bar: French. Thursday: Twin tacos or rib sandwich, Spanish rice, salad, peaches.

Salad bar: Washington. Friday: Chili with combread or hot dog, mixed vegetables, pears. Salad bar: Baum. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, bread or rolls, orange juice and milk are available daily. BREAKFAST Monday: Graham cracker treats.

Tuesday: Pumpkin bread. Wednesday: Muffin. Thursday: Pineapple delight. Friday: Animal crackers. Cereal, juice and milk are available daily.

Sunday 00125 1-4 pm an attorney for a nominal tee. 1 overwhelmed by your generosity and will be the best steward I know how with your money. Just know that when you read this column, you're making a big difference for a lot of deserving people. I only wish I could give you the rightful recognition you deserve. Gambler reforms Dear Mr.

Ross: Not so long ago, I had it all home, family, good job. Then, a chain reaction started, and I lost everything due to a gambling addiction. Although it has been six months since I gambled, it will probably take me six years to rebuild my life. At least I'm on speaking terms with my wife now and hope for a reconciliation soon. Our three children want "Dad" back in their lives, even though I've caused them so much grief.

I love them all dearly. So why do I need your help? I'm willing to pay all my debts and will do so over time. However, I borrowed $700 from my parents (which I gambled away instead of making the mortgage payment like I said I would), and I don't have time on my side to pay it back. My mother has since suffered a stroke, and my folks really need the money. I'm not asking for a gift, just a loan with the promise I will pay it back.

Altus, Okla. Dear I don't have time on my side, either. At my age, I don't make any long-term plans, if you know what I mean. Tell you what I'll loan you $700 on the condition Dear Mr. Ross: My name is Tiffany, and I'm 16 years old.

I have a great passion for giving talks to younger children. Last year, I became involved with the International Moose Association's program called Kid's Talks. This is where high school students go into their local schools, churches and organizations to speak with 4- to 9-year-old children. My peers and I help these children learn how to say "no" to drugs. No adults are to create or give our talks for us they are just there to support us.

In other words, it's done by students for students. The reason I'm writing is I'm going to be creating an entirely new program this year and don't have the extra money to buy materials. In pricing this out, the least expensive is $100. Seeing how I'm saving to go to college, I can't afford it. If you help me, think of it not as a gift to me but as an investment in the future.

Enclosed is a copy of one of the talks I gave last year. T.J., Crystal Lake, 111. Dear T.J.: I don't know when I've come across a more organized, mature, creative and purposeful 16-year-old! You are destined to become a great educator. Thanks for allowing me to hitch my star to your wagon because the check is in the mail. Write to Percy Ross co Decatur Herald Review, Box 39000, Minneapolis," MN 55439.

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Ken and Jeanne Robertson of Decatur are parents of the bridegroom. He is a process engineer for Roquette America. The couple lives in Donnellson, Iowa. Natalie and Jamie Gower ZINN-GOWER Natalie Zinn and Jamie Gower, both of Decatur, were married Aug. 1, 1998, in Central Christian Church.

Dennis and Linda Janvrin Zinn of Decatur are parents of the bride. She is a graduate student at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston. Carolyn Gower and Don Gower, both of Decatur, are parents of the bridegroom. He is a recreation supervisor in the Wood Dale Park District. The couple lives in Woodridge.

mtmmmtmm Paul and Marianne Surprenant W0LF0RD-SURPRENANT Marianne Wolford and Paul Surprenant both of Kankakee, were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 3, 1998, by the brother of the bride, the Rev. Don Wolford, in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Decatur.

Frank and Dorothy Rice of Decatur and the late Charles R. Wolford are parents of the bride. She graduated from St. Teresa High School and Decatur School of Practical Nursing and attended Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The bride is a flight attendant for American Airlines.

Bette and Paul Surprenant Sr. of Kankakee are parents of the bridegroom. He graduated from Bishop McNamara High School, Kankakee, and Moline Barber School. He is ownerbarber at Paul's Parlor. Betty Dalton was matron of honor.

Attendants were Gretchen La Beau, Katherine Todd La Beau, Terri Saylor and Babette Medcalf. Paul Surprenant III and Brandon Surprenant were best men. Attendants were Darrell Surprenant, Joseph Saylor and Lee Medcalf. The couple took a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii, and lives in Kankakee. V0GEL-LYNCH Vicki Ann Vogel and James Phillip Lynch were married Oct.

10, 1998, in an outdoor ceremony at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Vogel of Decatur are parents of the bride.

She is a nurse at Hope School, Springfield. James M. Lynch of Roanoke and Frances M. Lynch of Lincoln are parents of the bridegroom. He is a dietary aide at St.

Francis Convent, Springfield. The couple lives in Springfield. ANTE-WILLIAMS Antania M. Ante and Jason D. Williams, both of Los Angeles, plan to be married in April 2000.

Joanne Karcher of Culver City, and Al Ante of San Francisco, are parents of the bride-elect. She is a professional dancer. Dee Moore of Sullivan and Randy Williams of Decatur are parents of the bridegroom-elect. He is a law clerk for Walsh DeClues. Shelby Smith and Jeff Tate 4 1 l- SMITH-TATE Shelby Jo Smith of Decatur and Jeff Tate of Mount Zion plan to be married June 19.

Kevin and Debbie Smith of Decatur are parents of the future bride. She is employed at FirsTech Inc. George and Thelma Tate of Decatur are parents of the future bridegroom. He is a co-manager at Kroger Co. oo wo ou Oz Oo.

no Lron Jason Bovyn and Michelle Clark CLARK-B0VYN Michelle Clark and Jason Bovyn, both of Decatur, are planning an April 10 wedding. Anthony and Deborah Clark of Decatur are parents of the bride-to-be. She is a health educator for the Macon County Health Department. Karl and Sandy Bovyn of Decatur are parents of the bridegroom-to-be. He is employed by Illinois Power Co.

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Forms with complete details and options are available at the Herald Review, 601 E. William or by mail or fax by calling 421-6979. All announcements are verified before publication and also will appear online at www.herald-review.com. Hospital The Skill To Heal The Compassion To Care. 1 1 I lmrw'TrwrT-'W-m-TT i iinimwi.