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PAGE 4 The Call-Leader, Monday, February 18, 2002 United in marriage Club notes- What's doing i ilk I nSna nao DodUl anu main mwnios wuuivaii vi. were married Aug. 11, 2001 at the West Street Christian Church in Tipton. The Rev. Bryon Rose officiated the ceremony.

The bride, the daughter of Raymond Beach of Elwood and Dr. Douglas and Linda Schwan of Toledo, Ohio, graduated in 1993 from Elwood High School and from the University of Toledo, in 1999. She is affiliated with the Criminal Justice Society of Toledo and employed with the Stewart Stewart Law Rrm. The groom, the son of Mark and Rhonda Sullivan of Elwood, graduated from Elwood High School in 1995. He also attended the University of Southern Indiana and Ball State University.

He is affiliated with the National Firefighters Association and is a member of the Elk's Lodge. He is employed with the Elwood Fire' Department. Serving as maid of honor was Amber Lopossa, sis-' ter of the bride. Amber Sullivan, sister oi tne groom and Cassandra Schwan, stepsister of the bride, were bridesmaids. Micah Carden and Kourtney Ballman were flowergiris.

Best man was Tarrik Wilson. Groomsmen were Damon York, son of the bride and Jeffrey Beach, brother of the bride. Ushers were Matt Rudig and Kasey Long-necker. Brice Longnecker served as the couple's ringbearer. A reception followed the ceremony at the Tipton Elk's Lodge.

Dena Miller catered the event. Following a wedding trip to Nettles Lake in Ohio, the couple resides at 124 W. Washington Tipton. MARK and TRISHA SULLIVAN 4 Engagement announced Heidi Sue Schlottman and James R. Slate will exchange wedding vows Oct.

19, according to an announcement by her parents, Craig and Linda Schlottman of Marion. The bride-elect is a graduate of Eastbrook High School and is attending Indiana Business College in Marion. She is employed at Good Shepherd Day Care. Her fiance, the son of Ron and Donna Slate of Fairmount, is a graduate of Madison-Grant High School and is employed at PJAX Freight Systems in Indianapolis. The couple will exchange vows at the St.

James Lutheran Church in Marion. Preceptor Gamma Pi Members of Preceptor Gamma Pi met recently at the Elwood Public Library1. Barbara Riley presided. Roll call was taken with six members in attendance. Grace Powers read the treasurer's report.

A letter was read from Cam-pagna Academy, stating their Pen Pal returned to his home. The group discussed and decided to buy 10 shares from the Sesquicentennial Committee. It was also discussed and agreed the group would help with desserts for the St. Patrick's Day brunch at the Elks. A request was read from Phi Master wanting donations for the Festival of Lights.

Barbara Riley gave a report on the flag to be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce. It was announced the next ECC meeting would be at 6:30 p.m., March 13 at the home of Marilyn McQuitty. Linda Diehl and Barbara Riley will attend State Council Day March 3 at the Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis. It was reported all card fronts were mailed to the St. Jude Children's Ranch in Boulder, Colo.

Finals plans will be made for the Ritual Tea at the March meeting. Valentine cards were made and will be delivered by Sonja Leavitt to the ladies at Parkplace Assisted Living. Dessert was served. The meeting closed with the Miz-pah benediction. Next meeting will be March 6.

The time and place will be announced. Kiwanis Club Fifteen members and two guests of the Elwood Kiwanis Club met Feb. 14 at Jim Dandy. Rube Carlson led the group in the pledge to the flag with Sharon Hurst giving the invocation. Darlene Wiand shared the food for thought titled "Stellar Thoughts." President Jerry Werline presided.

Werline welcomed Gov. of the Sycamore North Division, Ursula Wolf and -her- husband. -Wolf presented the club with a patch for their donations to the Riley Miracle Wall. She announced the governor's dinner will be March 15 in Ko-komo. The cost will be $13, and members are to contact Rube or Dottie Carlson on or before peb.

26 to make reservations. Wolf noted that Jim Cole had received a gift for distinguished secretary. Werline asked the nominating committee to plan a meeting to nominate new officers for the 2002-2003 year. Werline stated there would be a Seniors Prom meeting at 7 p.m. Feb.

18 at St. John Lutheran Church. Anyone wanting to help with the prom should plan to attend. It was noted that the same band will be playing as last year. The event will be May 1 1 at the Elks Lodge and the club is seeking donations to help defray the cost.

It was announced that Jim Dodd would have surgery Feb. 15 on his knee. Collections were taken from members for the Riley Children's Hospital fund. Next meeting will be Feb. 21 at Jim Dandy.

Please see Club on page five Indiana TOPS 148 Indiana TOPS 148 met Tuesday night at the Word of Life Church. Leader Linda Etchison opened the meeting with the TOPS and KOPS pledge. Fourteen TOPS and one KOPS weighed in with a loss of 20 pounds. Best loser for the week was Mary Jane Gardner with a loss of 4V4 pounds. The ha ha jar was won by Linda Fletcher.

The Shamrock contest began. Pat Humphries received a charm. Linda Fletcher will be honored next week for being the best loser for the month of January with alossof5's pounds. Winners of the Bear contest were: first place, Linda Fletcher with a 5'2 pound loss; second place, Pat Humphries with a 4V4 pound loss; third place, Etchison with a loss of 2 pounds. The "Put your heart back into TOPS contest" was also won by Fletcher.

Second place winner was Linda Etchison, and Barbara Clark received third place. Karen Miller and Sharon Whi-taker reinstated with the club. A Valentine gift exchange was held. The meeting closed with Goodnight Members. Next meeting will be Feb.

19. Weigh-in is at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome. Anyone needing transportation should call 552-1918 or 552-5691. OES Members of the.

Order of Eastern Star No. 71 of Elwood met Feb. 13 at the Elwood Masonic Lodge for a stated meeting. Worthy Matron Sharon Davis opened the meeting in regular form. She welcomed the group and read a poem titled "Your Just Reward." Secretary Lorene Call read the minutes of the last meeting.

They were approved as read. Carrie Mae Daugherty gave the treasures report, which was also approved as read. One member was accepted with a duel membership. Two new members affiliatedwith the organi-zation and' two new applications -were submitted. Debra Blanchard, associate matron, gave all members a Valentine treat.

Next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27. This will be a stated meeting and initiatory. Practice will begin at 7:30 p.m. Feb.

18. Incoming worthy matron Debra Blanchard will have open installation at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16. The CD Silent Night was played. Refreshments provided by the worthy matron were served in the dining room.

GUMW The Grace United Methodist men met Feb. 14 for their monthly meeting. Ten attended. Liz Yates gave the program titled "Recreating Our Mission Space." A prayer and self denial offering was given. Marge Buckner gave her personal devotions revolving around the 23rd Psalm.

Wilma Lee was hostess with a Valentine Day theme. A food pantry offering was given and Marge Buckner closed the meeting with prayer. Wilma Lee will give the program in March. Mildred Lilly will give devotions and Alice Bedwell will be hostess. JAMES R.

SLATE HEIDI SUE SCHLOTTMAN MONDAY Feb. 18 Kappa Delta Phi 6:30 p.m., Pizza Shack, Tipton. Crazy Eight Club home of Jerry Overdorf. AA 8 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Boy Scout Troop 347 6 to 7:30 p.m., East Main Street Christian Church.

David Hancock, scoutmaster. Moose Lodge 7 p.m. Women of the Moose business meeting. Al-Anon 8 p.m., closed meeting for family and spouses of alcoholics, First United Methodist Church basement. Boy Scout Troop 375 6 to 7:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1929 S.

St. Scoutmaster Toby Warner. Cub Scout Pack 375 6 to 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church. Brett Brackman, leader.

Boy Scout Troop 475 7 to 8 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church. Nick Ray, leader. TUESDAY Feb. 19 Les Bonne Amies 1 p.m., home of Anna Murphy, 1903 S.

St. Moose Lodge 7 p.m. Loyal Order of Moose meeting. Frankton American Legion 7 p.m. Indiana TOPS 148 6 p.m.

weigh-in; 7 p.m. meeting; Word of Life Worship Center, 529 S. A St. Guests welcome. Cub Scout Pack 347 5 to 6 p.m., Cub Scouts; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Webelos; East Main Street Christian Church.

Cubmaster Christopher Arbuckle. Quincy Lodge 230 A.M. 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge. WEDNESDAY Feb. 20 Laureate Alpha Chi home of Karon Holmes.

WOE CLub 7 p.m., home of Emmajean Rubush. Preceptor Delta Eta home of Kathy Sallee. Indiana Phi Master 7 p.m.,' Joyce Barber. AA 8 to 9 p.m., open discussion, East Main Street Christian Church. Wood Carving Club 7 p.m., Madison Christian Church in Frankton.

Elwood Community Food Pantry 10 a.m. to noon, 1448 S. A St. THURSDAY Feb. 21 Movin' On Home Ec Club Edith Roberson.

TAG Circle of St. John Lutheran Church 7 p.m., church. Weight Watchers 6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church. Kiwanis Club 5:30 p.m.

dinner, 6 p.m. meeting, Jim Dandy. Moose Lodge Women of the Moose Pep Committee meeting. FRIDAY Feb. 22 Elwood Community Food Pantry 10 a.m.

to noon, 1448 S. A St. Moose Lodge Steak dinner. AA 8 to 9 p.m., open book study, First United Methodist Church. SATURDAY Feb.

23 Moose Lodge 9 p.m., karaoke. MONDAY Feb. 25 Sigma Alpha Chi 6:30 p.m., Elwood Public Library. AA 8 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Boy Scout Troop 347 6 to 7:30 p.m., East Main Street Christian Church.

David Hancock, scoutmaster. Moose Lodge 7 p.m. Women of the Moose ritual practice. Al-Anon 8 p.m., closed meeting for family and spouses of alcoholics, First United Methodist Church basement. Boy Scout Troop 375 6 to 7:30 p.m., First Church of God, 1929 S.

St. Scoutmaster Toby Warner. Cub Scout Pack 375 6 to 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church. Brett Brackman, leader.

Campus notes Gregory Andrew Durm, son of Andrew and Debra Durm, of Elwood, has been named to the dean's list at the University of Notre Dame for outstanding scholarship during the fall semester. Durm, a 2001 graduate of Elwood Community High School, is a freshman. Dear Abby- DEAR ABBY: When I was single and living alone, whenever I went out with friends or on a date, I'd leave a note on my refrigerator stating the date, time I left, with whom I was going, the person's phone number, address, work, where we met anything. I would also jot down when I expected to return. My friends thought this practice was silly But if Chandra Levy or other missing persons who lived alone had done this, at least there might have been a trail to follow.

Call me paranoid, but to me it was always a basic safety issue. Maybe this letter will help other singles out there both women and men. Thanks. SHELLEY IN SAINT CLOUD, MINN. DEAR SHELLEY: Thank YOU.

You displayed intelligence and maturity at a young age. I suspect many young people may be reluctant to leave that kind of Information because they're afraid it might somehow curtail their Independence. However, It's a potent form of insurance In the case of any kind of DEAR ABBY: I was engaged in 2000. Sadly, my fiancee passed away from cancer. I was with her throughout her ordeal, at every doctor's appointment and all night with her in the hospital.

I held her hand when she passed away. She left a 7-year-old son, "Danny," who now lives with her parents. Before she died, I promised her I would stay in Danny's life. He calls me Dad, and I call him my son. He stays with me quite often, and in my eyes I am his dad.

This year, I plan to begin dating again. However, Danny comes first, and I will not jeopardize our relationship by bringing someone into his life I feel would not be good for him. My question: When someone asks if I have children, dp I have the right to say I am a dad? How do I explain the circumstances without feeling like I am trying to exploit the -BACHELOR FATHER IN TEXAS DEAR BACHELOR FATHER: Just be honest and tell Mike It Is. A deathbod promise a lifetime commitment. DEAR ABBY: I'm a worried 11 -year-old girl.

My dad went to a class reunion last summer without my mom because Grandma was in the hospital. When he was at the reunion, he met up with an old band member who used to be his girlfriend. They've been e-mailing and calling eacfi other ever since. I wasn't worried until my whole family met her one night, and Dad kissed her on the cheekl Then a few days ago, she called and they met for lunch. He keeps saying they're just Please see Abby on page ten Cdl 642330l CfpSair 2015 Jackson Street Anderson www.stjohnshealthsystem.org I.