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Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 7

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Decatur, Illinois, Saturday, October 18. 1980 Pasrt. A 7 Features- Abigail the oldest." Ask the youngest child, and he'll tell you that being the youngest is hardest because "your parents try to keep you 'a baby as long as possible, and you're the one who has to wear all the hand-me-downs." In other words, it all depends where you're coming from. 71A Van Buren Advice We have, a friend, in her mid-60s, who has dyed her hair red, wears flase eyelashes, tight, shiny pants and the highest heels she can find. We don't like to include her-because she looks like a freak.

We love her and would like to see her look like the lovely person she is. How can we tell her without hurting her feelings? i HER FRIENDS DEAR FRIENDS: False eyelashes, red hair and high heels do not a freak make. Do include her, but let her know in advance that the "women" will be wearing dresses. dience, Valor, Empathy). These are not empty campaign promises, but benefits of responsible pet ownership.

Lady's campaign slogan is, "It's better for a dog to go to the White House than for the White House to go to the dogs." Go with Lady in 1980! ELIZABETH LEMLICH CAMPAIGN CHAIRHUMAN DEAR ABBY: We hear and read so much about widows whose former friends have deserted them. Perhaps some of them should take a good look at themselves. that 56,000 pets are turned over daily to the nation's animal shelters, where 36,986 are destroyed. This year we are again supporting a former stray dog named Lady for president. She ran in 1976 and racked up 140 votes.

Lady is campaigning to make the public aware that millions of unwanted animals have been imprisoned and dealt the death sentence without "due process." She is the pet of newspaperman C.E. Jackson of Tulahoma, Tenn. Lady's party is PAWS (Political Action for the World's Strays). Her platform is LOVE (Loyalty, Obe DEAR ABBY: What do you think is the hardest? Being the oldest child, the youngest child or the middle child? CURIOUS DEAR CURIOUS: If you ask the eldest, he'll say, "The eldest, because you're expected to set a good example for the younger ones. And if a fight breaks out, I get blamed because I'm the oldest and should know better." Ask the middle child, and he'll say, "Being the middle child is the hardest because you get none of the advantages of being the youngest or 1 DEAR ABBY: Your recent column on statistics is a gold mine for those of us who campaign for causes.

The volutneers with Cincinnati's League for Animal Welfare want people to realize, as you pointed out, Pitiful me: who's right I )r I I tiiTJ I I i i I -OVrfai LOCK, STOCK BARREL, Decatur THE RAINBOW RESTAURANT, Decatur Famous for that friendly atmosphere and home style cooking. Excellent menu with selections of steaks, seafood, soups, salads, plus various hot and cold sandwiches. Try a Milton Burger that curbs your appetite. Cocktail bar open till midnight. Food and liquor carry -out service.

Kitchen open from 10 00 a m. to 11:30 p.m.. Mon day through Saturday. Visit us at 2239 E. Wood St.

mr American -I AM Get up. get out and get down to Lock. Stock Barrel The music machine's playing' and your favorite cocktails, wines, draft or bottled beers are as dose as the nearest waitress When the spirit moves you. enioy a fast round of pins or the electronic games people play. Famished? serves food from 11am until 9 Mon -Sat and from 10 a -7 Sun (Sunday Brunch from 10 a -2 Open from 11 ami am.

Mon -Wed 1 1 a -2 a Thurs Sat and from 10 a -1 a on Sun Located at 129 Oakland, near campus --tirrv. it. Vr. PIZZA TEN-PIN GRILL, Decatur Located in the Eldorado Bowl at 1234 W. Eldorado St.

We open daily at 6 a m. with our speciality of Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. We feature short orders until closing and serve plate lunches until 8 p.m. Our tasty fried chicken is available everyday with our special deep fried catfish on Friday. We serve breakfast anytime.

Morning noon or night. Give our western omelet a try this weekend. Other places have a gimmick our gimmick is just good food! Stop in soon 6t enjoy the good eating at Ten Pin Grill in Eldorado Bowl. Ph. 428-8631.

FAST FOOD THE EXCHANGE, Decatur EXCHANGE your hunger for one of our mouth-watering thick or thin crusted pizzas and let your cravings run wild for cheese, olives, onions, sauerkraut, sausage, peppe'roni, KENNY'S FRIED CHICKEN, Decatur K-Mart Plaza in Ml Zion and 1816 Water St Stop in and taste why many people say we have the best FRIED CHICKEN in town. Only one kind Of chicken, the very best COUNTRY SCHOOL, Shelbyville 1502 W. Mam (West Pte. 16) The best fried chicken, livers and gizzards, plus complete sandwich menu, eluding our famous Country Burger and Whaler, double decker sandwiches. Complete carry-out.

dine in or use our dnve-thru window. Open 9 30 AM 'Til 10 PM daily. Ph. 774 musmuum onu vdiiouidn Ddcon. reel aaveniurousk JJierv try our specialities; THE EXCHANGE.

THE CHANGE or one of our delicious sandwiches. We're open at noon every day of the week with spacious inside sealing. Take advantage of our S.W. delivery pick-up sefyicje. (Next to Lock, Stock Barrel) 1 13 S.

Oakland. 428-2434; ITALIAN'. LEANING TOWER. Decatur 4634. FRENCH LUM'S RESTAURANT, Decatur Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner 6 a m.

Midnite. Sun -Thurs. Open till 1 a Fn. Sat Featuring outstan ding salad bar and Lum's famous menu Eurppean Broasted Chicken. House Cut Steaks.

8 different ham burgers Nancy invites you to try one of our frozen da quins or your favorite beverage 1385 E. Pershing Rd Plen ty of parking. Carryouts available MT. ZION BOWL, Mt. Zion Jom in all the fun.

Live music every Fn. and Sat night in The Blue Dragon Lounge. Happy hour 7 days a week from 4 to 6 Need to have your own party' then rent our banquet room, with reasonable rates, enough room for almost any occasion. If you don't feel like cooking, then bring the whole family out for lunch or supper at the Mt Zion Steak House Try our bowling lanes out for Size Open Bowl every Sat. night for your convenience.

Rt 121 on Debby Drive. Ph 864-2378. JOHN STEWART'S BIG APPLE, Decatur A Family-Style Restaurant. Featuring a daily smorgasbord at 3 95 per person, (children under 12: $2 95). from 11 am to 11 pm.

Friendly and courteous service in a comfortable atmosphere Our pork comes from a local (arm in Midwestern Illinois We feature a full menu and open 7 days a week. Conveniently located at 3023 Water lust north of junctions 51 121 Phone 877-1833 TOPS BIG BOY, Decatur We have something for everyone Join us for our specials Sunday. 3 piece Chicken Dinner with Salad Bar. Only $2 89 reg S3 44 Monday, all the Spaghetti you can eat. $1 69 Tuesday.

3 piece Chicken Dinner with slaw, only SI 99 Ask about our Thurs and Friday specials. Open 6 00 am to 12 00 pm. Sun. thru Thurs. 6 00 am to 2 00 am.

Fn. Sat. You've Found The Best Place. 141 Pershing RED WHEEL RESTAURANT, Decatur Located at Mam Pershing. Red Wheel is the home of Central Illinois' finest Salad Bar featuring an array of 36 different salads and garnishes.

The theme of the Red Wheel is family dining for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert Red Wheel menu is guaranteed to satisfy anyones taste, featuring home cooked specials daily, including "All-You-Can Eat" style Ocean Perch (Friday) and Fried Chicken (Sunday) Red Wheel is open every morning at 6 00 A M. to serve you. THE DINNER BELLE, Decatur Located the Fairview Shopping Plaza at Fairview and King Streets, is a full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu has over fifty entrees including five daily specials. Although informal its carpeted dining rooms and comfortable seating provide a most ioyabie atmosphere.

House specialties are steaks and chicken For a pizza that towers above all pasta, sanowicne. homemade soups and the unforgettable salad bar. A full-service, relaxing atmosphere for lunch or dinner that gives a feeling of "a little bi of Cocktails, wines or beer to complement your tastes. Private groups up to 40 upon request Eat in, carry-out. or delivered piping hot throughout Decatur.

Ph. 875-3890. 2932 Oakland Open daily Mon -Thurs 11 a 11 Fri Sat 11am- midnight. Sun. 4-10p m.

Bob and Marianne Luecal. owners. i a PAPA JOHN'S PIZZERIA, Decatur Carry out and delivery ONLY. Featuring thin crust deep dish pizza. Enjoy homemade Italian cooking in the comfort of your home.

Lasagna. chicken cacciatore. spaghetti, mostacciollr dinners or try an Italian sandwich (Italian beef, sausage or submarine). Dinner ingredients are homemade with family recipes used for many years. 401 Jasper 428 6713.

LA TERRACE, Decatur Garden French courtyard restaurant with wrought iron furnishings and sunshine umbrellas features a French Provincial menu including filet bearnaise, coq auvm, sauteed shrimp, beef stroganoff, strip steak All dinners include elegant dessert cart. Open 5 00 PM to 10 00 PM. closed on Thursdays. Sundays, and Holidays. Located in the all-new.

enchanting Holidome at the Holiday Inn of Decatur. Make reservations at 422-8800 ext. 197 after 3 00 PM. PIZZA FACTORY, Decatur LIGHT The Pizza Factory, home of Decatur's Calzoni and most ALTERNATIVES delicious pizza, is expanding north. Soon 2 locations will be serving our fantastic thick, or thin and crispy pizza by the slice or pie plus our exclusive Calzoni.

Both Pizza Factories will be open for lunch. South Shores is now open 11 a m. to 11 p.m. Thurs. and Sun.

and 11-am. to 12 midnight on Fri. Sat. 105 W. 1st Drive.

Carry out only. 428-4400. 68 DAIRY BAR, Bethany SHENANIGANS, Decatur Open 11 AM to 11 PM weekdays, 11 AM to Midnight Fri. 11 AM to 10 PM. Lunch.

Dinner, Cocktails. Steaks, Sandwiches, Salads. Pizza to go. Call ahead, your order will be ready to go when you get here. Double Bubble, Monday thru Friday 4 'til 6.

Sunday Brunch Buffet 1 1 'til 2 PM. Featuring a complete variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Monday and Tuesday only. Prime Rib in the evenings. Salad Bar alt day.

Corner Mound Road and Woodford. Phone 875-7694. NITE LIFE A Family Restaurant with Family Prices. We have three Dining Rooms for your convenience and a menu which includes T-Bones, Rib Byes, Catfish. Chicken Livers.

Short Orders, and our delicious Soft-Serve Ice Cream. Visit our Game Room for entertainment and challenge. Open 5:30 a m. to 10:00 7 days a week. We are located West on Rt.

121 on curve in Bethany, IL. Ph. 665-361 1 TRIANGLE SUPPER CLUB, Stonington Let the Lorenzini Family be your hosts with a complete menu featuring Chicken Kieve, Veal Parmesan, spicy spaghetti the best fried chicken you've ever tasted! We have steak seafood specials Tues -Thurs offer 16 oz. of delicious catfish on Fri. not to mention Sat.

's juicy prime rib. After the kitohen closes at 10. how about our famous Brandy Ice from our well-stocked bar serving all your favorite drinks till We're open for lunch dinner, 7 days a week specialize in good times. Route 48. CONTINENTAL THE IRISH PUB, Decatur All eyes are smiling at The Irish Pub.

Now serving menu items of Bar-B-Q. Pizza. Chili and other sandwiches. Stop in for Happy Hour 4 with cocktails at V4 price. Stay for the Live Entertainment 5 nights a week (Tues.

thru Sat.) featuring Lisa Snow. Pabst on draft with our own "Honest Stop in soon and relax in the friendly atmosphere at the Irish Pub, located at Rt. 48 and Southside Drive, Decatur. PLAZA CUSTARD, Mt Zion Casual but delightful dining at 100 Debby Drive just off of Route 121. Crowds gather for their custard, but the frozen stingers and upside-down sundaes are just the thing to take the sizzle out of summer.

Starved? Try one of their new specialty sandwiches on hoagie buns with either roast beef and ham. or reuben on rye. Add spice to your life with tamale and chili, mexican beans, taco burger or cheese chili mac. Opens at 11a.m. Richard and Mary Whitehead.

ICE HOUSE TAVEREEN, Decatur Enjoy lunch in a quiet style atmosphere in the original Decatur Ice House. Located Polar Plaza. W. Eldorado at Van Dyke. Delicious ice cold salad bar.

soup and sandwiches and spend a relaxed evening with your favorite person and cocktail. Banquet room facilities available for 200 people. The Ice House opens at 11 a.m. Don't forget our convenient drive-up package liquor window, which opens at 9 am. LE BISTRO, Decatur A bit of Paris comes to Decatur in this sidewalk cafe lounge located in the magnificent, all new Holidome at the Holiday Inn.

Taste a French beer of Paris. French wines by the glass, or your favorite cocktail while you sit back and --relax. Sandwiches served at lunch. Open 1100AM to' 10 00PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Open 1 1 00AM to 12 00 Midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Closed Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays. 422 8800 ext. 198, CORNERSTONE INN, Warrensburg, III. Come on out to Warrensburg for homecooked specials served daily. Monday.

Pork Tenderloin, Tuesday. Shrimp Basket; Wednesday. Fried Chicken. Thursday, Bar Que Ribs. Friday.

Channel Catfish. Homemade donuts and pies baked daily. Open Mon-Thurs. 6 A M. to 7 P.M.

Fri. Sat. 7 A to 9 Lounge open 10 A.M. to Midnight everyday. Located Downtown.

RANGO'S BAR GRILL, Decatur Popular, family atmosphere serving breakfasts, lunches, dinners and our famous GYROBURGERS. the giant burger with the blend of meats and Greek seasonings. Open 7 a m. to 1 a m. Monday thru Saturday, serving your favorite cold beverages Downtown at 337 N.

Main St. Come in meet all your friends. 1 ORIENTAL TOP OF THE HILTON, Springfield A highpoint in elegant dining located on the 30th floor of the Springfield Hilton The dramatic view is complimented by luxurious decor and exceptional cuisine. Serving dinner Mon -Sat. from 5 30 m.

to 10 30 m. Reservations recommended. (217) 785-1530. Seventh Adams. Springfield ROBBIE'S, Decatur and Springfield Every Saturday Evening the nicest things are happen' ing right here in Downtown Decatur! It's Robbie's new exciting "After Dark" at 148 East Main Street.

Saturday, evenings only, you can dine off sparkling luxurious linens with a Special Dinner Menu that features Continental Cuisine taste-tingling depths that will please the most exacting gourmand. Don't miss Robbie's "After Dark" Saturday evenings. EDELWEISS ROOM. Decatur This is The Place for fine dining in the Old World Tradition. Specialties include Crab Claws, Black Diamond Steak, Shrimp Tempura and Steaks.

Daily evening special at $6.75 is offered. One of the finest wine cellars in Central Illinois with a selection of 80 different wines. Open 5 00 P.M. P.M., 7 Days a week. Located in the Holiday Inn of Decatur.

422 8810 for Reservations. THE BROWN JUG, Decatur Exquisite dining in a well known restaurant in the heart of Central Illinois. Featuring our own genuine recipes for Soups. Salad Dressings, and our famous Twice Baked Potatoes to compliment your taste. Serving FREE Hors d'oeuvres on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5 to 7 30 We are located at 2900 North Oakland Avenue.

Call877-4201 for reservations. GLOCKENSPIEL LOUNGE, Decatur Your favorite drink served in a cozy atmosphere with topflite live evening entertainment 7 days a week. On Sundays, you won't want to miss the good sounds and dance music of CB Terri Kelton from 6 00 PM to 10:00 Located at the Holiday Inn of Decatur. 422-8800. ext.

199. FONG'S NANKING RESTAURANT, Decatur In the Restaurant business since 1948. We are coming into the fourth year in Decatur. George and Helen would like to thank each of you for supporting us. Nanking Restaurant features cantonese Cuisine and exotic Polynesian drinks Cocktail Lounge: Happy Hour 3:30 to 6:30 P.M.

Tues -Fri. Dine in or carry out. Enioy our pleasant atmosphere and excellent service prepared to order by Helen Fong and Dennis Ma. Open 11:30 a m. 10 m.

Tues. Thurs Noon 10 Fri Sat 11 30 a 10 Closed Mon. 1600 Pershing Road. Phone 877-1330. MT, ZION CAFE, Mt Zion HOMETOWN A.

Located on US Hwy 121. 3 mi. so. of K-Mart Plaza. Home-cooked meals served daily.

Evening specials 4 to 8 m. (Mon.) Crunchy Chicken Strips 2 95. (Tue Chicken Noodles "All You Can Eat" 2 25. (Wed Grilled Country Cured Ham 2.95. (Thurs Italian Spaghetti "All You Can Eat" 2 95.

(Fri.) Oven-Baked Cod 2 95. (Sat Barbecued Ribs 2. 95. Delicious various sandwiches, including our famous "WEAVER BURGER DELUXE" Gr. beef.

Canadian bacon, melted cheese, lettuce ft special dressing) 1.50. 0pen6am-8pm, Mon -Sat ph 864 3331. SILVER SADDLE, Decatur Country-rock music uptown in a comfortable setting Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday, plus various specials and surprises during the week. Cocktail Hour Daily: 5 to 7:30 p.m. You wouldn't believe our western game room, with some exciting challenges for the suburban cowboy.

If you saw the movie "Urban Cowboy" you'll recognize the theme. Open Tues. thru Sat. 5 m.jQ 1:30 a.m.. Sun.

Teen Nite. 7 to 10 p.m. Located at 985 W. Per shing Rd. French Quarter West.

I This Food unci Entertainment Guide in it reader service provided by the above establishments and the Herald Review. If vou are interested in your Restaurant or Entertainment Establishment appearing in this guide, please call 42n-5151 and ask for Display Advertising. II 1i i.

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