I VINCENNES SUN-COMMERCIAL, SUNDAY, MAY 24, 1992 Parrott, Gilpin exchange vows Sandy Parrott and Eric Gilpin were married at 3:30 p.m. May 2 in Central Christian Church, Lawrenceville, Ill. Parents of the bride are Carolyn Parrott of Lawrenceville and the late Donard Parrott. The bridegroom is the son of and Mrs. John Gilpin of Elsie, Mich.
His brother, John Gilpin of Denver, Colo, performed the double-ring ceremony. Church decorations included spiral candelabra, a brass arch with greenery and baskets of fuchsia azaleas. Aisle candelabra with brass globes a and fuchsia satin bows marked the pews. Wedding music was provided by vocalists Allison Monroe and Stuart Jones and organist Julie Schultz, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. Given in marriage by her brother, Kevin Parrott of Lawrenceville, the bride wore a gown of white taffeta and schiffli lace featuring an appliqued fitted bodice, Victorian neckline with sequins and pearls, and full Gibson sleeves accented with iridescent sequins and seed pearls.
Lace edged the hemline of the full skirt that flowed into a semi-cathedral train. A headpiece of lace and pearls held her fingertip-length illusion veil with pouf. She carried a cascade of white magnolias, baby's breath, pearls and white ribbon streamers. Kim Hutchinson of Bridgeport, Ill. served a as her sister's matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Dana Smith of Bedford, cousin of the bride. Heidi Herron of Lawrenceville, Shannon Monroe and Heather Smith of Cincinnati. The attendants wore fuchsia tealength dresses featuring a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice with heart-shaped cutout in back, puffed sleeves and dropped waist. Each carried a floral spray consisting of one large white magnolia, black tiger lilies, white ivy and white ribbon streamers. Best man was Doug Krukewitt of Cincinnati.
Groomsmen were Kevin Reha, Mark Meredith, John Garrett, all of Elsie, and Bill Dear Abby By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN DEAR ABBY: It all started Christmas Day, 1981, over a family discussion about the abortion issue. A dozen of us were present, including "Amy," her psychologist husband and their two young children. (Amy was three months pregnant at the time.) On Monday morning, Dec. 27, we found all the Christmas gifts we had given Amy and her family in two plastic bags left on our doorstep with a note stating, contact us, we will contact you. Imagine the shock! I cried for days.
Later, I learned that Amy's husband had understood me to say that I wanted Amy to abort her three-month pregnancy! Abby, I am of a conservative nature, and would never even THINK of aborting a grandchild unless the pregnancy threatened our daughter's life. Eleven years later, after many letters. I am still trying to convince them of the truth. Amy now has six children. We hardly know the last three because she refuses to contact us, except through letters.
They live only 130 miles away. We send their children birthday cards and gifts that are away" still gift-wrapped and not given to the children. Communication with them in the past 11 years has been minimal. We finally wrote to tell them that we had to get on with our lives as we are approaching our 70s, and if they want further contact with us, they owe us an apology. It appears this was a mistake, as there has been no response.
Our relationship with Amy until 1981 seemed normal and happy. Perhaps you can give us some advice as to how to proceed. We are baffled, as Amy has always been a very religious person. Requardt of Cincinnati. Britani and Bryant Hutchinson, niece and nephew of the bride from Bridgeport, and Lindsay and Stephen Hall, niece and nephew of the bridegroom from Elsie, served as flower girls and ring bearers.
Greg Knott of Bloomington seated the guests and cousin of the bridegroom Heidi Long of Elsie served as guest registrar. Cousin of the bride Jodi Brinkman of Lawrenceville distributed programs. The bride, a 1989 graduate of Favorite songsters turn up the volume in spring Recently, a reader requested that I write a column on the meadowlark. Actually, it makes me as happy as a lark to hear that others are interested in particular birds, but even more so, I am pleased to write about the meadowlark because it is one of my favorite birds. It was also suggested that I include a picture of the meadowlark so others "might identify it as they drive In that case, they won't have to go far.
At this time of year, the meadowlark is one of the most common birds you will find in meadows. fields or along any road in Knox or Lawrence counties. A chunky brown bird, it is medium-sized and most easily identified by a black on a very bright yellow chest. It has a short tail wedged in white outer feathers and in flight, it beats its wings rapidly, then sails. It is not its handsome characteristics, however, that makes it so endearing.
Rather it is its slurry whistle, delivered a dozen times or more a minute, that makes the meadowlark a springtime treasure. If you don't have any meadowlark residents in your neighborhood, take a drive out in the country with your car radio off, your air-conditioner turned down and your window rolled down. Within minutes you should pick out a musical whistle that is Paulette Gray Wild Notions one of the sweetest you will ever hear. Some people say they hear the meadowlark calling spring of the year," or actually, "spring of the y-e-a-a-a-r." All hear is a syrupy whistle. Once you hear this, look around and you will see the meadowlark perched on a telephone line, sitting on a fence post, or squatting on the ground.
If it takes flight, you will see the very visible white wedges on its tail. I begin hearing the familiar whistle as early as February. During the coldest months, meadowlarks, for the most part, migrate to balmier climates. But as spring sets in, so does this wonderful bird in abundant numbers. The meadowlark that we have here is called the eastern meadowlark and it is found roughly east of the Mississippi River.
Its counterpart is the western meadowlark, found as you might guess west of the Mississippi. The two species look exactly alike; the main difference is their song If you want to hear an argument ensue between birdlovers, ask someone from Kansas and someone from Ohio which sounds sweeter. I will admit that the western meadowlark has a chattier song than the slurry lilt of our Hoosier resident. But I think that once you've learned to love the song of the eastern meadowlark, nothing will take its place, including the melodious western variety. I hope you will see for yourself by taking that drive down the road if you aren't lucky enough to marvel at the beautiful song of meadowlark in your own neighborhood.
MR. AND MRS. ERIC GILPIN Lawrenceville High School, received an associate's degree in secretarial science from Cincinnati Bible College. She is employed as a legal secretary at a law firm in Cincinnati. Gilpin is a 1989 graduate of Ovid- High School in Michigan.
He is a student at Cincinnati Bible College and the University of Kentucky. After a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, the couple will reside at 1848 Sunset Apt. 94, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238. 'Imagine Yourself to Sleep' Audio tapes offer alternative to counting sheep Family's abortion argument takes on a life of its own Ragtime Cowboy Joe" a song that was popular in the '50s. It reminded me of a story I heard a long time ago about some trouble that occurred in Israel.
It seems that in the city of Haifa. a man went on a rampage and shot and wounded the mayor whose name was Newton. He then proceeded to ransack all the shops in the downtown area. Little was known about this man except that his name was Joseph, and he was a part-time farmer whose mother had joined a religious order in Spain. Because of the aforementioned facts, an all-point bulletin was issued for a Haifa-lootin' Newton shootin' son of a nun from Barcelona, part-time plowboy Joe.
JOHN H. SKELTON, HOUSTON DEAR ABBY: Four days ago, my father told me that he has lung cancer. I am devastated, sad and very angry all at the same time. I want to shake all those selfish smokers of the world and scream at them: "How dare you take the love of your family so lightly! Wake up you are killing yourself!" My father will never be able to apologize enough to his family to make up for the pain we are going to feel as we witness his painful end, and bury him before his time. Abby, this is my message to all your readers who smoke: The next time you light a cigarette, imagine yourself telling your children that you are going to be dead in six months.
Imagine telling your only daughter that you won't be alive to see the birth of her first child. And telling your son you won't be there to see him graduate from college. That is exactly what my father will have to tell us, his family. Imagine knowing that you caused your loved ones all this pain, because of your selfish habit and wanton disregard for your health. Your family loves you enough to forgive you but how will you ever forgive yourself? GRIEVING DAUGHTER P.S.
Abby, you help SO many people every day. They listen to you. Even if you don't publish this, it has helped me to write it. Thank you. DEAR GRIEVING DAUGHTER: Not all people who are By ANDREA McCANN staff writer For those tired parents who are wit's end by bedtime, two psychologists have developed the "Imagine Yourself to Sleep" series of chil- diagnosed with lung cancer are destined to die from it.
Many have been helped through surgery and subsequent treatment. Although your anger is understandable, please don't be so judgmental and unforgiving. Your father needs your love and support now. DEAR ABBY: I am 33 and recently married a most wonderful man. So far, we have been able to sit down and talk about anything.
BUT His mother is the beneficiary on his second insurance policy. (I am on his first.) Last year, when the payment was due, he said he'd change it "later." It is due again, with his mother being the "chosen one." I don't want to nag, but this really bugs me because he thinks I am being selfish. Am Doesn't he trust me enough to know that I will take care of his mother in the event of his death? I love this man with all my heart, so how do I bring this up without his thinking less of me? ON A MOUNTAIN (OR A MOLEHILL) IN MISSISSIPPI DEAR ON: For your husband to want to provide for both you and his mother in the event of his death is commendable. According to his plan, if he precedes you in death, you can go on a with your life without inheriting the responsibility of his mother's welfare. If you love him with all of your heart, let him decide when, if ever, to change the second insurance policy.
DEAR ABBY: My husband let a neighbor borrow our power lawn mower. It was returned filled with a cheap gasoline mixture, which clogged the mechanism. We had to take it in for repairs that came to $35. Should we say nothing, and write it off as a The bill has already been paid. FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS DEAR FRIENDLY: No.
Tell your neighbors what you have told me, and ask them to reimburse you for the repairs. It will be a good "learning experience" for them, too. dren's cassettes. The tapes use creative guided imagery to relax listeners and lull them to sleep. Visualization and sound effects are key in these peaceful audio tapes.
In Volume 1. children become night birds doing lazy loops over soft, rhythmic ocean waves. In the recently released Volume 2, side one, a soothing voice helps youngsters become sleek horses running on the wind with hoofbeats in the background. Quiet night time sounds are sprinkled throughout the recording, which ends with several minutes of crickets chirping. On the other side of the cassette, listeners are instructed to stretch like cats to make them loose, limber and comfortable.
Amid meows, different types of cats are described, and children are asked to imagine themselves as cats lapping up milk or sitting in a sunny window seat. Jungle noise transport them to the lives of jungle cats. The recording ends with raindrops pattering on a window. The soothing, almost monotone voices and quiet sound effects on the cassettes create a peaceful, relaxed feeling. I would recommend the tapes for preschool children, or even stressed adults, who have a difficult time relaxing at night.
However, I'm not sure it's appropriate for all grade-school children. My 7-year-old daughter deemed it too childish for her. FRUSTRATED BEYOND BELIEF DEAR FRUSTRATED: You say that Amy has always been a "very religious" person. What kind of religion permits a daughter to damn and disown her parents without proof of wrongdoing? Your daughter's behavior is not normal. Something or someone, imagined or real appears to be controlling her.
Unless you have a clergyperson, physician or very close mutual friend who will intervene on your behalf, you may have to write off Amy and her family. DEAR ABBY: How would you like to have dinner at a relative's house, and later see the hostess drying dishes with her husband's undershorts? Well, that happened to me, and when she saw the look of horror on my face, she said, dear, I must have grabbed these shorts out of the dryer by mistake!" I was speechless. Then she said, "What difference does it make if you dry dishes with a dish towel or undershorts? You throw them all in the washer together anyway." Abby, would you eat in a restaurant if you knew that the cook threw the napkins and kitchen towels in with undershorts and socks? DISHRAG DAISY IN WILLOW CREEK. MONT. DEAR DAISY: No.
Even though the washer-dryer process sterilizes the garments, the thought of eating off dishes that had been dried with a man's undershorts is apt to depress a person's appetite. DEAR ABBY: I am writing to you because of your reference to highfalutin' rootin' tootin' sonuvagun from Arizona, named Jacobs, Groves to marry in May Tina Michelle Jacobs of Bicknell and Scott Allen Groves of Vincennes will exchange wedding vows at 7:30 p.m. May 30 during an outdoor cereat the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Noland, 922 Cleveland mony "Bicknell.
Following the ceremony, there will be a reception at the French Club in Bicknell. All friends and relatives are invited to the wedding and reception. Library announces summer programs The Knox County Public Library will offer the following summer programs for area children: Reading Club Children must read 12 books (or be read to) during June and July. Upon completion, they must return the list of books to the children's librarian who will give them coupons and certificates for their achievement. Monopoly Tournament From 10 to 11 a.m.
June 8-12 for those in grades four and above. Boys and girls must be registered. Solve-a-Mystery Club From 10 to 11 a.m. June 15-19 for those in grades 3-5. Games and Fun Time From 10 to 11 a.m.
June 22-26 for those in first and second grade. Monday Night Bedtime Story Every Monday night in July from 7:30 to 8 p.m. for ages 2-7. Boys and girls may wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed toy. Games and Fun Time From 10-11 a.m.
July 6-10 for those in grades 3-5. Let's Learn German From 10-11 a.m. July 13-17 for those in grades 3-5. Boys and girls must be registered. Bingo Week From 10-11 a.m.
July 20-24 for those in second and third grade. Library Workshop From 10-11 a.m. July 27-31 for those in grades three and above. Boys and girls must be registered. Let's Write a Poem From 10-11 a.m.
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