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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1989
Page
6
Readers may list events by calling 284 2222 ext 34 or writing to the Dixon Telegraph calendar at 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021. Submissions should arrive four days before the event for calendar inclusion.
Thursday events include ABWA Sterling Coventry Village 6 30 p m Dixon Library Hollywood Classic 6 30 NARFE Savanna 1 30 Oregon Park District basket making and scuba diving Nash Rec Center KSB Hospital Coronary Club 7 Franklin Grove Friendship Supper 6 Franklin Grove Brethren Church 6 Taste native foods Lowell Park 2 Dixon Christian Singles 7 Immanuel Lutheran Red Cross First Aid
A Friday and Saturday roundup of local activities in Dixon and surrounding towns. Includes card games at the Senior Center, Narcotics Anonymous in Loveland, Moose Lodge suppers, park district cake decorating, library book sales, a dance by Jeff and His Band, Saturday matinee, a wiener roast at Zearing Park, square dancing, Overeaters Anonymous, and a CPR class at KSB Hospital. Many events run in the late afternoon to evening hours with multiple venues such as Mount Morris, Rock Falls, and local libraries highlighted.
Sunday events include Central Mississippi Valley and Chicago Milwaukee Chapter meeting at Lowell Park at 10 a.m. An old time plowing day runs 1 to 5 p.m. at Whitney Road farming area. Franklin Grove Presbyterian Church hosts a harvest dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday events include Swimnastics and Beginners Learn to Swim at Nash Rec Center under Oregon Park District. A Conservation Dept meeting is set for Loveland at 1 30 p m. Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling hosts a Marriage Reconciliation Support Group at 7 p m. Beta Sigma Phi meets at 5108 Country Club Lane Sterling at 7 30 p m. ePractical Club dessert luncheon at Jean Rover's at 1 30 p m.
The article notes rising diabetes rates across minority populations, including Native Americans and Hispanics, with language, poverty, and education barriers impacting care. It cites Eli Lilly guidance urging early education, weight control, diet adherence, non smoking, regular exercise, and proper medication, plus a contact address for more information.
The column argues that children manipulate parents and peers to survive and notes adults who emulate childish defense mechanisms. It outlines five signs of such immature behavior, starting with acting out as a key indicator. The piece connects manipulation to psychological development and warns of con artists in tougher economic times.
The piece enumerates five distorted behaviors: Goofy attention seeking through disruptive acts. fantasy and unattainable aims. passive aggressive control via emotional manipulation. projection by blaming others. and hypochondriasis to dodge responsibility. It frames these as common social pitfalls in relationships and work, noting their negative outcomes and the appeal to control others. The author uses blunt examples and a cautionary tone about how these patterns hinder achievement and accountability.
The Marriage Reconciliation support group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling. Marty Huntley from Lutheran Social Services will present Recognizing Dysfunctions in Family Patterns. Dietitian Jeanie L. Burke will discuss Fats and Cholesterol at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Plum Hollow Fitness and Recreation Center. Open to the public free. For information call 288-7102. The Dixon Woman's Club Garden Division meets 1:30 p.m. Monday at Loveland Community House with Clara Ferguson speaking 10 days from San Diego to San Francisco. Refreshments by committee. Members and guests welcome.
Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at 5108 Country Club Lane Sterling. Also Sauk Valley Community College hosts Career Planning for the Future with Gurney Williams III at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the college. Admission 3 for students and those over 60, 5 for others. Advanced tickets suggested at the Information Center. Program sponsored by the SVCC Adult Center and Student Activities.
KSB Hospital will hold a Sibling Prenatal Class on Thursday October 12 at 6 30 p m in the 2 East Conference Room on the second floor The one hour session for children ages 3 to 10 accompanies mothers in late pregnancy and covers OB department rules and the new sibling holding and visitation policy Registration is by calling KSB Hospital at 288 5531 extension 193 The program aims to help families prepare for the birth and strengthen earlier bonds with the infant.
A reader warns that eating behind the wheel can cause choking and accidents, urging safety and prompting Ann Landers to print the letter. Other letters critique reckless driving habits like makeup use and reading while driving, and discuss generational shifts in wealth and poverty across ages.
Matthew Gusse of Dixon, a University of Illinois freshman in Ag Economics, wins a $1,000 Jonathan Baldwin Turner Growmark scholarship. Growmark, Inc. funds about 15,000 in scholarships for 27 students at nine Midwest universities this fall, including Herndon and Turner honors reflecting past Growmark presidents.
Lee County Health Department lists upcoming flu immunization clinics with a $5 fee. Eligibility targets adults 60 and over or with chronic diseases. appointments via 284-3371. Clinics run October 12 through October 25 at multiple sites including Paw Paw, Amboy, Dixon, Franklin Grove, Lee County Health Department, and Ashton.
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