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40 What Gift Is This? (an editorial) In the crispness of the pre-holiday season these words echo more frequently than any others , " What shall I give my child for Christmas?" Nothing so fanciful as thgxstars, you say, but something special. Yet in our very* com­ munity vrc believe that for the asking, there is a way of bringing superstars to the eyes of a youngster who has received the finest gift of all. We would start our holiday shopping early" with one purpose in mind-to saturate small sympathies into expanding empathy in meeting other chidren with few or no rewards, even for being good. At the Chicago Club for Crippled Children, in July,we would hope to watch eyes boggle as a mystery unfolds. How could children who have never known the exquisite joy of running and playing among the taljjrees find enough joy to smile? It happen^ in one after another wheelchair. It is present pn the face of the child who slowly plods under those same trees with crutches. Our trek to Camp Villa Maria would unravel another mystery to questioning minds. Plenty of play here, good food, and a concerned, kind admonition to "be careful". The voice is strangely reminiscent of mother. But this is not mother's voice, and how does one go to bed night after night without mother ? This they would ponder as )they learn the orphan's way of life. Our third visit would acquaint the youngsters with the magic of healing, and saving, and protecting as it is repeated every hour. For at Helping Paws headquarters they would witness the devotion given unstintingly, and without noticeable reward, for the lowliest of God's creatures. We would bring these experiences to a child long before Christmas. Then, in the magic of the holiday season, our hope would be that they were remembered to become entwined with visions of Sugar Plums and Santa Claus. What child is this? He is fast asleep in the next bedroom - he is just next door- and he is down the next block. What gift is this? It is the gift of a perennial Christmas Spirit through stories which unfold daily in our midst. It is a three-fold gift, starting with awareness and growing into an understanding and response which could last a life-time. r First Annual Snowmobile Snow Parade January 1 Deaths JACOB E. BYLSMA Friends have learned of the death of Jacob E. Bylsma, 61, last Saturday, Dec. 18, in Fort Worth, Texas. He formerly made his home in the McHenry area. Mr. 3ylsma was born in Holland. Survivors are his widow, the former Mary Carr; a stepson, Richard Carr, of San Antonio, Texas, five grandchildren and a nephew, Larry Thompson, Woodstock. Two sisters, Winifred Westerbeck and Patra Nella Thompson, and a brother, George Bylsma, preceded him in death. Services were held in San Antonio Tuesday. The zero was developed in­ dependently by the Mayas of Central America, the Babylonians, and by the Hindus of India. IW Merry Christinas 'Tis the season to be jolly and thank all our customers for their support. It's been delight­ ful serving you. Happy holidays. ADAMS BROS. "Next to the V.F.W." . 3006 W. Rte.-120 4 McHenry The Harmony Snowmobilers Club will sponsor a First An­ nual Snowmobile Snow Parade January 1, 1972. This event will take place at 4 p.m. on Pitzen Bay. All snowmobilers will meet at PitzensCamp, Pit­ zen road, PistakeeBay. A small fee per machine will be charg­ ed. We will have machine line up, watch a fire work display by Doctor Carlton Smith, and with the receiving of a burning torch, our, parade will start and finish at Pitzens. The pur­ pose of this outing will be a "kick off for a happy, safe, and successful year of snowmo- biling. Invitations have been sent out to some of the neigh­ boring clubs, but any other in­ terested club may make reser­ vations by calling Dorothy Ad­ ams 385-0434. Children are included. If the weather does not co-operate, this snowmo­ bile parade will be cancelled until further notice. Here & There In BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE About fiftyrsix employees of Illinois Bell in the Woodstock area will take time off from PACE 7-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1971* Christmas day and calls dialed by the customer w^ll be com­ pleted in less time according to Illinois Bell Chief Operator festivities on the Christmas weekend to see that your holiday calls get through. These people are the operators, repairmen and other personnel needed to continue the company's twenty-four- hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week service commitments to its customers. Long distance calls made Friday, Dec. 24, or early Mrs. Margaret Barton. Hey, Dad, Want your son to have faith in God? See that he gets into the Boy Scouts. . . N HELPING Trojans Lose, Then 1 PAWS Bounce Back To Win by Carol Wilyat 459-051V Merry Christmas everyone! As your family and pet enjoy Christmas in your warm home, please give a thought to the homeless animal left by the roadside. We feel that if there was a shelter in the McHenry area, animals would not be dumped. The shelter in South Elgin has opened recently and is overflowing already. We need another shelter badly, please donate to: Helping Paws, P.O. Box 263, Algonquin, Illinois, 60102. We still have those all five- week-old black puppies that were found in a basket on a doorstep of a church in Crystal Lake. They are very playful and very adorable. The three females can be seen by calling 459-0511 and the three males are staying at 459-9426. There is a 4-month-old female calico part Siamese kitten and a black and white male 8-week - old kitten at 459-0511. Both are litter trained and have had a distemper shot. The kittens being taken care of at 459-6325 are a 3-month-old female grey tiger, a 4-month- old female silver grey kitten, a 9-month-old neutered brown male tabby, a 7-month-old female brown and black tiger ^ -- Theft Of Three Autos In Area Investigated Deputies were called in to investigate the theft of three vehicles in the McHenry area early Tuesday morning. Evidence indicated that all three vehicles had been stolen by the same person. ^ James Kinder of 3003 Scott avenue, McHenry, reported that his pickup truck had been taken from his attached, closed garage, sometime after mid­ night Monday. It was found later, abandoned on Shorewood drive. Theodore VanBuren of 1204 W. Lincoln road, reported his auto was also stolen from his residence. The vehicle was recovered later. , Betty Lehman, 500 W. Touhy v avenue, Bensenville, whose summer home is located at 2908 Shorewood drive, McHenry, had her car stolen from the enclosed garage. This auto was discovej^d at the Van Buren home ori Lincoln road. It had been abandoned, with the engine running. by Terry Miller On Tuesday the Trojans of McHenry Jr. High lost their third game of the year to a hot shooting Hickory Hill team by a score of 39 to 36. The Trojans were down.by 14 points enter­ ing the fourth quarter of play and came right back with four quick baskets. Hickory kept their poise and went on to win 39 to 36. J. Knaack swished the nets for 16 points. On Thursday the Trojans came right back and trounced Cary 40-20. T. Ludwig took the opening tip and drove in for the score. From there on the Tro­ jans were in command and went on to win. J. Knaack led all scorers with 19 points, and Lund contributed 9 points. Box Scores: Vs. Hickory Hill Christy Smith White Knaack Lund Peterson 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 6 8 0 16 2 2 6 1 0 2 Burke Ludwig Nelson r//ie- on Htm. !20 I Mit* Emwtof McHmnry FRI, SAT, SUN OPTIONAL HEATER & CONCESSION TICKETS IN COLOR • RELEASED BY ALLIED ARTISTS Island " of the _ 2 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 Totals ^46 4 36 FG 16-42 - 38 % FT 4-14-28% Box Scores: Vs. Cary Blankenborn 10 2 Knaack 6 7 19 Burke 0 0 0 Lund 4 19 Ludwig 10 2 Nelson 0 0 0 Christy 0 0 0 Smith _ 0 0 0 Peterson 10 2' Freund 0 0 0 White 2 0 4 Jackson t~* 10 2 16 8 40 FT 8-15-55% Totals FG 16-45-39% and also at this number is a 1- year-old black Labrador, ma|e. This dog survived being hit by^i car and is ready for adoption. In Alden at 648-4022 are nine 6-week-old (5 female, 4 male) German Short-Hair and Labrador mix puppies, black and white and black and brindle coloring. At 385-5898 are three full grown 14-year-old male neutered cats up for adoption. They are a Siamese, an orange and white long haired cat and a black and white short haired cat. At 459-8696 after 5, are eight 5-week-old kittens, various colors. At 385-3477, is a 5-month-old male black with white Labrador, has had puppy shots housebroken. friendly and a good hunter. At 385-1362 are five 5-week- old (3 male, 2 female) part Siamese kittens. They are very pretty and litter trained. At 459-6325 is a 3-year-old male purebred black Afghan. He has been living outside in an A- frame doghouse which will go with the dog. At 459-8391 is a 3-year-old female Norwegian Elkhound. housebroken, obedience trained, good with kids and is small. At 459-9426 is a 1-year-old female, black with white markings cat that is beautiful and very affectionate. At 459-7640 is a 2-year-old female AKC registered Beagle, housebroken and loves kids. In Ringwood after 6, at 653- 9586 is a 10-month-old female Collie mix, black and white, very playful, good with children, housebroken and has had all shots. 4 At 385-1803 are five-week-old pups, small mixed terrier. At 385-5123 is a 4-year-old neutered male black and white cat. At 385-3477 is a 5-month-old male Black Labrador, friendly, housebroken and has had shots. At 459-5184 is a 4-month-old grey and white part Persian kitty. There are 4 cats living out­ side in a house built especially for them that cannot stay there any longer as the people are moving. If anyone is willing to take these as barn cats, the house and food for two months goes with them. Please call 385- 6484. Found Available if not claimed, a 2- month-old female all black kitten found under the hood of a car, call 639-2941 in Fox River^i Grove if interested. f I Found at 459-8265, a 3-month- old male terrier mix pup, black with white on chin and chest. Available if not claimed. Found at 385-9631, a male white Shepherd Malemute mix under 1 year old. •. •••. \. : • • : / At this joyous time of the year, we extend our most sincere wishes to you and your family for the happiest holidays ever. No doubt there's a lot of excitement on your calendar... and probably some driving. As you get behind the wheel, remember that the spirit of good will applies on the highway too. So do your part to make it a safe and happy season for everyone. CI Mil DENNIS CONWAY 3315 "WEST ELM STREET PHONE 385-7111 S T A T K F A R M I M S U R A N C I P 64108 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE. BL00MINGT0N.ILL I LOWEST PRICES EVER! J Immediate Delivery Now on sale at the Home State Bank 1972 renewal license plates =» LAND OF LINCOLN -- 1972 19 ILLINOIS 72 Sn PASSENGER CAR RENEWAL ONLY! 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