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Saturday, Aprils, 2006 PAGE 3 Townsend family to celebrate four 25th anniversaries in 2008 Frankton What's doing in Elwood SUNDAY April 0 AA 6 p.m., East Main Street I' 1 "I JUUE GARY MILLER Millers to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Gary and Julie (Townsend) Miller, Alexandria, will celebrate their 25th wedding annversary with a party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Birch Bayh Center in Elwood. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple were married Aug. 1 3, 1 983 at the East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood, with the Rev.

Remick officiating. Gary is employed as a heavy equipment operator in Madison County. Julie is employed with Leanna Kirkwood, attorney at law. They are parents of four children, Tracie and Jeff Jones, Shari and Rob Chambers, Gary and Cindy Miller and Bobby Detling. BOB BARBARA DEHART DeHarts to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Bob and Barbara (Baldwin) DeHart of Elwood, will celebrate their 25th wedding annversary with a party from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Birch Bayh Center in Elwood. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple were married April 1 5, 1 983 with the Rev. Stout officiating. They are parents of three children, Scott and Jody DeHart, Mike and Billie DeHart and Jon and Kelly DeHart.

They also have two grandchildren. Bob is retired. Barbara is a homemaker. A iw t) i i news Karaoke is planned from 9 p. m.

to 1 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Frankton American Legion Post 469 with Steve Norman. The public is welcome. Anyone doing any king of cleaning should remember to save nice, clean items for the spring rummage sale April 25 and 26 at the First United Methodist Church. Joyce Barrett and daughter, Gloria are home from a recent vacation visiting friends and relatives in Florida.

Members of the Ruth Circle met recently with Marilyn Gill, hostess. The lesson on Martha and Mary was given by Marylyn Covell. Cathy Gilliam gave devotions. The group made plans for the upcoming mother and daughter salad supper to be held May 6. Attending the meeting were Jerry Feight, Lou Windlan, Becky Brashear, Cathy Gilliam, Vivian Hays, Marylyn Covell and hostess, Marilyn Gill.

Next meeting will be at 7 p.m. April 17 at the Frankton Christian Church. Linda Mays recently vacationed in Florida with Jerry and Gloria Mays. The Senior Saints recently enjoyed their day out with a meal at Golden Corral and visiting in Nobles ville. The Frankton Homebuilders Extension Club met for its March meeting at the Family Life Center with Marylyn Covell hostess.

The flag salute, club creed and purpose were voiced by the group. President Charlotte Hight presided. Routine business was con-ducte and a report given on the past International Day. Twelve members and one guest answered roll call by telling their favorite extension The lesson "Looking on the Bright Side" was given by Doris Webb. A silent auction was held.

Devotions were given by Marylyn Covell. The meeting closed with the club Refreshments seryed by the hostess. Next meeting will be at 1 p.m. April 27. The place will be announced.

April anniversaries include: David and Donna Knotts, Bill and Nancy Carpenter, Bob and Kerry Audler, Dan and Karia Hunt, Bob and Jan Wilson, Jack and Jerry Feight and Danny and Jackson. Best sellers HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. "The Appeal" by John Grisham (Doubteday) 3. "Remember Me?" by Sophie Kinsella (Dial Press) 4.

"7th Heaven" by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown and Company) 5. "Killer Heat" by Linda Fairstein (Doubteday) 6. "Honor Thyself" by Danielle Steel (Delacorte Press) 7. "A Prisoner of Birth" by Jeffrey Archer (St Martin's Press) NONFICTIONGENERAL 1. "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne (Atria BooksBeyond Words) 2.

"Beautiful Boy" by David Sheff (Houghton Mifflin) 3. "Losing Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time" by Valerie Bertinelli (Free Press) 4. "Stori Telling" by Tori Spelling (Simon Spotlight) 5. "Stop Whining, Start Living" by Laura Schlessinger (Harper) 6. "Women Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny" by Suze Orman, (Spiegel Grau) 7.

"Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning" by Jonah Goldberg (Doubleday)" 8. The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore" by Deepak Chopra (Harmony) MASS MARKET PAPERBACKS 1. "I Heard That Song Before" by Mary Hkjgins Clark (Pocket) 2. "Obsession" by Jonathan Keflerman (Baltantine) 3. "Naughty Neighbor" by Janet Evanovich (Harper) 4.

Thigh High" by Christina Dodd (Signet) 5. The 5th Horseman" by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro (Grand Central Publishing) "Star Wars Legacy of the Force: Revelation" by Karen Traviss (Del Rey) 7. The Innocent Mare Murder and Injustice in a Smal Town' by John Graham, (DeN) 8. "Hgh Profile" by Robert B. Parker (Putnam) Christian Church.

MONDAY April 7 AA 8 to 9 D.m.. First United Methodist Church. Wwanis Club 6 p.m., Pizza HUt Narcotics Anonymous 7 to 8 p.m., Church of God, 614 N. Third St. AJ-Anon 8 p.m..

closed meet ing for family and spouses of aiconoiics, t-irst united Methodist Church basement. TUESDAY Aprils Indiana TOPS 148 6 D.m.. wekjh-in: 6:30 D.m. meetina: St. John Lutheran Church.

Guests welcome. ABWA 6:30 D.m.. First Missionary Baptist Church. What's doing in Tipton SATURDAY Aprils Friends of the Library book sale 9:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Tipton County Public Library. Free blood pressure screen Atlanta fire bam.

fcucnre party 7 p.m., Sharpsville Lions Club. Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., Kemp United Methodist Church basement meeting room SUNDAY Aprils Tipton Moose Lodge 9 a.m. turkey shoot. MONDAY April 7 Lunch for Senior Citizens noon, Tipton Senior Center. Weight Watchers 4:45 p.m., C.W.

Mount Community Building. What's doing in Frankton SUNDAY April 6 Trustees Meeting 8 fc.mr Youth and Adult Service 6 p.m Frankton Chrsitian Church. Sunday school 9 a.m. Worship and Children's Church 10 a.m., Madison Christian Church. Women's Fellowship 6 p.m.

First United Methodist Church MONDAY April 7 Walking each weekday 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Family Life Center. Food Pantry 9 a.m. to noon Choir 7 p.m., Madison Christian Church. Pastors Perk 10 a.m., Staff Parish 6 p.m., Missions Meeting 9 am, Administrative Council -7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Pythian Sisters 7:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall I.O.O.F. Legion Auxiliary 7 p.m. Legion Post 469. TUESDAY AprilS American Legion Post 469 7 p.m., Legion Post. txercise uass 7 p.m., Madison Christian Church.

Worship Meeting 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church. WEDNESDAY April 9 Food Pantry 9 a.m. to noon, Madison Christian Church. Bible Study and Prayer Time p.m., Frankton Christian Church. Young Believers 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bible Study and Crossroads 6:30 p.m., Praise Team 8 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

THURSDAY April 10 Exercise Class 7 p.m., Madison Christian Church. FRIDAY April 11 Youth for Christ Breakfast -I 6:30 a.m., Family Life Center. SATURDAY April 12 Food Pantry -10 a.m. to noon, Madison Christian Church. Men's Breakfast 7:30 Rrst United Methodist Church.

Lydia Prayer Group -1 0 a.m. to noon, Frankton Library. Karaoke with Steve Norman 9 p.m., Legion Post 469. YMCAtohost blood drive The Elwood YMCA wi host a community blood drive from 9 am to 1 p.m. Saturday, Apr! 12.

Cal 552-9808 for an appointment WaJk-ins are welcome. City Council to meet The Elwood City Cound wi meet at 6:30 pm Monday at the Municipal Bidding. ARDEN KEVIN TOWNSEND Townsends to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Kevin and Arden Townsend of Vincetown, N.J., will celebrate their 25th wedding annversary with a party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Birch Bayh Center in Elwood. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

The couple were married May 23, 1983. They are parents of two children, Private Ryan Townsend who is serving in Afghanistan and Genevieve and Jared Oliver. Kevin retired from the United States Air Force. SHIRLEY TED TOWNSEND Townsends to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Ted and Shirley Townsend, Cicero, will celebrate their 25th wedding annversary with a party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1 2, 2008, at the Birch Bayh Center in Elwood.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple were married April 8, 1983. They are parents of four children, Kevin and Arden Townsend, Tracy Mayfield, Darryll and Tracy Mayfield and the late Ralph Mayfield. They also have eight grandchildren. The couple is retired.

Dear Abby DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced woman with two children. Throughout my life, I have always liked having one close female friend and a few other casual acquaintances. But these dose relationships last only five to 10 years. Abby, I am a "do anything for you," truly devoted friend. I am totally accommodating, to the point that I rearrange my activities and forgo my own wishes the "whatever you want to do" type.

In spite of this, these "best friend" relationships, which theoretically shouldn't end, eventually do. The other person is usually not quite as committed as I am, even though she likes my company. Why does this happen when I try so hard and go out of my way to maintain the friendship? -TRUE BLUE IN ALLENTOWN, PA. DEAR TRUE BLUE: Not all friendships last forever. Many havs beginning, a middle and an and, and people drift apart Perhaps If you spread your friendship around rather than depend on Just one person, and actually listened to your own needs rather than continually sacrificing them, your relationships would become more mutual.

With mora of the usual give-and-take, they might last Allie. DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, "Josie" who lives in another state where the time is two hours earlier than where I live. I have asked her please not to call my home after 8 p.m. my time because this is when I am preparing my two children, ages 3 and 1 for bed. My daughter is a very light sleeper.

Josie feels I am being silly. She says other people she calls in my area don't put such limitations on her. She has suggested I "just unplug the phone if I donl want it to ring." Abby, this has created a huge issue between us, and I need to know if my request is unreasonable. YOUNG MOM, BLOOM -INGTON, ILL DEAR YOUNG MOM: Your request is perfectly reasonable, and If your "friend" was not so self-centered, she would understand that and be more cooperative. You should not have to unplug your phone to prevent her from disturbing your children, because If you did you might be unavailable In case of an emergency.

DEAR ABBY: My husband has four siblings, al adults with families of their own. A little more than a year ago, my fattier -in-taw, "CarL asked Mom for a decree. That's when we teamed that their rela tionship had been going downhill for several years. All of the "kids," especially my husband, have embraced Mom and shunned Carl. They say terrible things about him and his new girlfriend, "Angie," whom they refuse to meet.

We hardly see Carl anymore, and the few times he has come to our home for dinner, my husband has made it clear that Angie is not welcome. I donl pretend to know how it feels to have your parents split up after 40 years. I try to be understanding and supportive to my husband and his family. I have kept my opinions to myself, but I am frustrated with al of them. I'm certain Cart waited to end his marriage until after all his children were old enough to understand.

I feel they need to make some kind of move to get past this. Is there anything I can do? KEEPING IT TO MYSELF IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR KEEPING IT: No, there isnX Your husband and his siblings are reacting emotionally to the breakup of their parents' marriage. Perhaps at a later data after mora time passes they wiH coma to accept R. That is, unless they perceive Angie as having caused the divorce. I see nothing positive to be gained by putting yourself In the middle of this.

Sometimes Hence la golden. DEAR ABBY: I'm 14, and I'm really worried about my best friend, "Allie." I moved from our old school to a school nearby, so I haven't talked to her as much lately as I used to. Allie doesn't call often, but when she does, she tells me about talking to boys online. This is how she met her current boyfriend, who is our age and lives in Texas. (We live in Ohio.) Allie and this boy talk on the phone often, and it scares me.

I'm scared she and someone she meets online will get together, and it will go badly. She has been telling guys online that she's a cheerleader at our local college, which she isn't, of course. She's in ninth grade like I am. Should I tell her parents what's going on, or someone else? My mom anddad think I should caU the police. What do you think, Abby? FEARFUL IN ALLIANCE.

OHIO DEAR FEARFUL: Allie shouldn't be lying about her age and pretending to be someone she Isn't And there's no guarantee that the "boys" she a talking to aren't 45, married and also tying about THEIR ages. Allie appears to be vulnerable, gullible and looking for trouble. And that's why your mom and dad should tip off her parents about what's going on, before trouble finds.