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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1989
Page
5
To place an event in the Dixon Telegraph calendar call 284-2222 ext 34 or write to the community calendar at Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021. Include event details four days before the event to be included.
On Thursday April 6 community groups meet across Dixon and nearby towns. Memorable Musicals at Dixon Public Library 6 30 p m. Oregon High School eighth grade orientation at 7 p m. Questers meet at Jackie s Doll Shop Princeton. Dixon Christian Singles 7 p m at Immanuel Lutheran. Oregon Park District trip to Guilford High swim show. Park District preschool sessions Nash Rec Center 10 30 11 00 and 11 11 30 a m. Dixon Moose Lodge joint meeting 7 p m. Share support group 7 30 p m at KSB Hospital. NICIL orientation 9 a m 1 p m 205 Second Ave Sterling. United Methodist Women general meeting 1 15 p m First United Methodist Church. President s Club Dixon trip to Midwest Stock Exchange Chicago 8 a m. Lee County Sheriff s Reverue meeting Law Enforcement Center 7 30 p m.
On Friday April 7, community groups host activities: men and women bridge at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. Dixon Moose Lodge serves fish chicken and shrimp from 5 to 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets in Loveland. Floyd J. Tilton Post 3878 Ladies Auxiliary hosts a fish and chicken fry 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oregon Park District hosts Nash Rec Center preschool 3-5 from 1 to 1:30 and 1:30 to 2 p.m. Jumping Jacks at Nash Rec Center 10 to 10:55 a.m. and 9 to 9:55 a.m. Rock River Trail and Horseman Association hold a scramble supper in Loveland at 7 p.m. Dorothy Chapter No. 371 OES holds scramble supper at the Masonic Temple 6:30 p.m.
Community calendar item outlines multiple events across Dixon and nearby towns including a special dance at American Legion at 7 p.m. fifty five minute bake sale and coffee bar at St Paul Lutheran Parish hall 9 to 11 30 a.m. and a 1 p.m Viet Now meeting at Stony Point. Also notes story hour at Dixon Public Library 10 30 to 11 30 a.m. and a Swinging Stars square dance at Rock Falls Community Center 8 to 10 30 p.m. Various other meetings and sales are listed across churches and organizations.
Walnut Chamber of Commerce hosts a Farm Toy Show at Walnut Grade School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society meets at St. John's Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. A VFW Sixth District meeting occurs at Roscoe VFW. Lee County Association for the Handicapped hosts its 12th Annual Ham Dinner at the Kreider Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aileen Claire discusses conflicting nutrition claims and stresses moderation, variety, and a lifetime decision to eat well. ADA urges choose good nutrition with guidelines to variety, weight control, reduced fat and sodium, fiber intake, and moderate alcohol.
The piece cautions that excessive exercise can depress immunity and raise injury risk. It recommends a safe plan starting with a medical fitness appraisal, finding a target heart-rate zone via age-based formulas, and choosing enjoyable activities while avoiding high-impact routines like running and aerobics that stress joints.
A digest of Dixon events lists a Friday 6:30 p.m. scramble supper at the Dorothy Chapter No. 371 Eastern Star in the Masonic Temple with a stated meeting at 8 p.m. Walnut hosts a Farm Toy Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Walnut Grade School gym with $1 admission. St Mary’s Church in Walton hosts a Spring Brunch 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday for $3.50 adults, $1.50 under 12.```
A letter from a father of a 15 year old boy expresses concern that his shy son avoids groups to dodge conflict and fear of being taken advantage of. The reply notes parental consideration, family dynamics, and the mix of heredity and environment shaping shyness.
A discussion on how home life, parenting style, and early experiences influence a shy teen's self concept. It warns that harsh criticism creates lifelong inferiority, urges nurturing praise, and stresses healthy sexuality and assertiveness to help boys avoid future emotional illness.
In a storm of letters readers vent on Ann Landers column about a restaurant scene with a man without arms. A critic says handicapped people should stay out of sight while others defend inclusion. A follow up notes 6000 responses with two opposed readers.
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