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l»\<iK I - PLAINDEALKR-WKIIVKSDW. l>Kri MBKR ,.,7;; Wonder Lake Mary Jean Huff 728 0267 Friends Brove Snow To Attend Anniversary Sixty friends, most of them driving 50 miles or more from the Chicago area, braved a good old fashioned snow storm on Saturday, Dec. 15, to share in the celebration of David and Evelyn Liehr's fortieth wed­ ding anniversary A surprise party honoring the couple was held in the home of their daughter and son-in-law. Joyce and George Brinkmann. in St. Francis Heights Their son. Dave, and his wife, Karen, of Hillside, also helped plan the affair, which turned out to be such a complete surprise that Mrs. Liehr almost fainted. Mr. and Mrs Liehr. who now live in Wooded Shores, were married on Dec. 31, 1933. the bride's birthday, in Melrose Park They are the proud grand­ parents of six We offer our congratulations and wish the Liehrs many more happy anniversaries to come. VISIT BAKERY The first grade classes of Harrison School along with their teachers, Ruth Freiburger. Mary Jo Cally and Sue Witt, took a bus ride through the snow to a bakery in Woodstock on Wednesday, Dec. 19. They learned all about how bread and other goodies are made and each child was given a decorated Christmas cookie. They then went to the Wood­ stock Residence where they spread a little Crhistmas cheer by singing several songs for the people there and wishing them all a very. Merry Christmas. NEW SON Andrew William Stilling made his arrival on Dec. 13, at Sherman hospital. Elgin, and was an early Christmas present for his brothers. Steve, 7, Gary. 6. and Brian, 4. Andy is the son of Roger and Pat Stilling of Richmond. He weighed 7 lbs.. 6 oz., at birth. Proud paternal grandparents are Bill and Tillie Stilling of Richmond and maternal grandfather is Joe Berner of Woodstock. Welcome to our world, little Andy. NINTH BIRTHDAY Tracey Black, daughter of John and Sandy Black of Oak- wood Shores, celebrated her ninth birthday on Friday, Dec. 14, by having several friends over to her home for a slumber party. The girls enjoyed lots of good food including birthday cake, a lot of talk and very little sleep. Happy birthday, Tracey. The hails of Harrison school were filled with music on Sunday evening. Dec. 16. when the annual Christmas concert, conducted by Richard Mikus. music director, and Mona Brown, choral director, was presented to families and friends The Junior Varsity Band began the program with the "Star Spangled Banner followed by "Robin Hood and Little John", and "Jingle Bells Around the World", narrated by John Quick "Twas the Night Before Christmas" was sung by the Concert Choir, and also. "Christmas Surprises" and "The Glory of the Lord" from "The Messiah". Five numbers were played by the Cadet Band, including "Good King Wenceslas". Mr. Mikus introduced two sixth grade students, Dee Sturm and Eileen Ahern. who acted as guest conductors for the Cadet Band, another "first" for Harrison School and a job well done by the girls. Next on the program was the Girls' Octet, singing, "Jingle Bells", "Christopher Robin is Saying His Prayers", and "A Thousand Stars". The Stage Band performed two beautiful numbers, "Silver Bells" and "The Christmas Song". Although only four young men were present Sunday evening to represent the Boys' Glee Club, their renditions of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "We Three Kings", were ex­ cellent and drew some of the heartiest applause from the audience. The Concert Band followed the boys with "March Gran- dioso", "Rondo" from '/Con­ certo No. 3 in E flat", featuring horn soloist, John Quick; and "Highlights from "Jesus Christ Superstar". Former students, teachers, and friends, all with a love of music, joined with the Concert Band as a Mass Band to finish the evening with "Carol of the Drum" and "Jingle Bells Rhapsody". SON ARRIVES Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Russ) Scfhanz announce the birth of a son, James Christopher, on Dec. 17. in McHenry hospital. The baby weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz., and has a brother, John, 3, and a sister, Joanne, 1 year. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eising, Chicago and paternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schanz, Chicago. BELATED BIRTHDAYS Belated birthday greetings (Dec. 16) to a gal who has hundreds of kids for lunch every day and continues to amaze parents with her ability to cope with each and every one - Jean (Duke) Decker, who is in charge of the lunchroom at Harrison school. Also, belated greetings to Jim Golden, principal at Harrison, who celebrated on Dec. 17. BRAVE LITTLE GIRL There's a brave little girl in Wonder Lake who was the victim of two accidents within a week's time. Stacy Lively, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lively, fell and hit her head on a coffee table in her home on Sunday, Dec. 9, and was rushed to the hospital emergency room where five stitches were required to close the wound. The following Sunday, while visiting her aunt and uncle's home, a collie pup suddenly turned on her and attacked her and as a result, she needed two hours of surgery that left her with 45 stitches in her face. Her mother tells us she was a brave little girl throughout the whole ordeal and her family is very proud of her. Stacy missed a week of school before Christ­ mas and won't go back to her first grade classes at Valley View School until the Christ­ mas vacation is over. Her address is 7603 Lucy, Wonder Lake, and a cheery get well card from any of her friends might make her long days at home just a little brighter. We add our get-well wishes, Stacy, and may the new year be filled with only good things for you. DEAN'S LIST Congratulations to Barbara Sullivan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sullivan, who is on the Dean's List at Monmouth College for the first term of the 1973-74 school year. WELCOME SON Welcoming a son are Mr. and Mrs. David J. Sellek, 4711 W. Wonder Lake Drive, Wonder Lake. Daniel Jack was born on Dec 6, in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Wood­ stock. He weighed? lbs., 10 oz., HOLIDAY DISCOUNT! HI-QUALITY - LO-PRICES 4512 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY •- iVi II- • • r niii-ir 1J wnw comma aero• Peptc£ Bismol FOR UPSET STOMACH INOIOESTION nausea r ~ . \ • H OZ PEPTO BISMOL OPEN NEW YEARS DAY 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. 8 0Z. CUM CALIFORNIA CHAMPAGNE PINK or COLD DUCK LARGE BOTTLE TOMBSTONE PIZZA Coupon Expires Dec. 30th 22 0Z. CHEESE & SAUSAGE 100 TABLETS | LIMIT 1 I WITH COUPON | ROLAIDS 150 TABLETS PEPSI MEISTER BRAU 12 PKG. - 12 0Z. CANS PKG. • 16 0Z. BTTL. OR 6 PKG QUARTS We Reserve The Right Jo i .mi t Quant i t ies Whi le They La<f ST0Rt HOURS Dai ly 9 10. Sun. y*y COKE 48 0Z. N.R. Bottles and has a brother, David Michael. 3. Maternal grand­ parents'! are Mr. and Mrs. D. Acred, Franklin Park, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellek, Park Falls, Wis. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Happy birthday to Kimberly Ann Jones, daughter of Toni and Don Jones. Kim will be 3 years old on December 29. And a happy birthday to Danny Doyle, son of Sharon and Art Doyle. Danny will be 7 years old on Dec. 30. CAROLERS The only difference was that they came by bus and not by sleigh, these modern Christmas Carolers. The crunching of snow beneath their feet, the merry sound of jingle bells, a cold, crisp December night, all provided a perfect setting for the young people of the Harrison school concert choir and boys' glee club. Along with their director, Mona Brown, they sang a selection of Christmas Carols, ending with "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!" Snowmobiles in the area stopped to listen and when the carolers were done everyone cheered and thanked them as they hustled down the road to the waiting bus. After many of these stops throughout Wonder Lake, the carolers ended the evening at Caren Hartmann's home where hot chocolate and cookies were ready to warm their innards. And the streets they had visited were left with a real feeling of Christmas in the air. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY A happy anniversary to the Brinkmanns, George and Joyce, who will celebrate 17 years of sharing on Dec. 29. CALL FISH Don't forget your FISH, remember, "If you Need Help, call FISH" If you Can Help, call FISH". The number is 728-0121. GRATEFUL SCRIBE A sincere "Thanks" to those who called this past week and this past year with news items for this column. I guess the following statement applies to contributing to this column as well as to most everyting in life: "I wondered why somebody didn't do something. Then I realized that I was somebody." COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sponsored by Woman's Club of Wonder Lake, Ann Sowers, Chairman, 653-9549 DECEMBER 27 Wonder Woods Women's Auxiliary Meeting, 8 p.m." JANUARY 3 School reopens, Greenwood and Harrison JANUARY 21 No School, Greenwood, In­ stitute Day JANUARY 27 Confirmation, Christ the King Church SCOUTS VISIT NURSING HOME "I don't know who got the most out of it, but I'd venture to say that the girls did. It was a great experience for both. In fact the girls didn't want to go home!" These comments came from Lucy Coleman, one of the leaders of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 420 and she was referring to a visit made to Valley Hi Nursing Home on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The girls decided to give up their annual Christmas party this year in order to join the Ladies Sodality of Christ the King Church, headed by Toni Stowe, to bring a Christmas party to the folks at Valley Hi. Entertainment was provided by the Scouts and some of the girls brought their own musical instruments, which delighted the residents. Lori Harney brought her alto clarinet; Anne Bazan, trumpet; Vicki Raab played the piano; Heather O'Donnell, flute; Julie Huff, flute; Wendy Lance, sax; Cindy Puhl, clarinet; and Laurita Lance, clarinet, and everyone joined in singing Christmas songs. Toni Stowe's ladies had brought along gifts which had been donated by Wonder Lakers and these were passed out by the Scout "elves". Christmas ornaments, hand­ made by the Girl Scouts, were used to decorate a tree and one of the ladies at the home commented when it was done that it was a "happy tree". Some of the people at Valley Hi were celebrating birthdays and they were remembered in a special way as each was presented with a birthday candle (and a little help blowing it out) and the happy birthday song was sung to them. Refreshments were provided by the Ladies Sodality and the visitors moved around the room, helping to hold a hot cup of coffee or break up the cookies, if necessary. Mrs. Coleman praised her troop saying that the girls were great, had no qualms about circulating and were very outgoing and warm with the people. They even visited the men and women who were confined to their rooms, talking to them and bringing gifts. Scout co-leaders, Sharon Raab and Linda Simon also planned and shared in the evening's activites. And \ while newspapers around the world are filled with enough tragic headlines to make the most cockeyed optimist feel a bit Bah Humbug, in Hartland on that cold December night, there was Love and Hope ahd Peace on Earth. McCullom Lake Gerry Milbratz 385-8543 Cooperation Of Workers Help Finish Hall Through the cooperation of the men who did the work, the generous donations of residents and village organizations, the team work of these organizations in raising money, and the people who gave to these groups, our village hall is just about finished, and is now ready for use. We can all take pride in the fact that our combined efforts made possible this early opening date. Programming was started at the special meeting Dec. 17, with an open volleyball night scheduled for persons 18 and older, Friday, Dec. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Dependent on interest shown, this will be a weekly Friday night activity, unless a majority of the people who want to participate, feel another night would be more satisfactory. The only other nights available every week are Monday or Saturday. Those who prefer one of these nights are asked to call Jackie Raycraft, or to attend on the twenty-eighth, and state their preference then. Also it is hoped there will be volunteers to chaperone this week, so the kids can use the hall right away too, while they're on vacation. Anyone able to help can call Jackie Raycraft. There will be more news on other programs, in future weeks. HELP THE NEEDY Two McCullom Lake residents, Ray Lary and Jim Schultz, are collecting groceries, cash and toys for needy families in the area. There has been a very good response so far, but the men in charge are asking for more names of people who are in need of help. If anyone knows of families, please contact Mr. Lary or Mr. Schultz. SHORT COLUMN Because our family, like most others is in the midst of shopping, cleaning, baking and family gatherings, at this time, all other news will be reported in next week's column. A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT There is a noticeable absence of holiday lighting throughout the village this year, but who needs it? Nothing can equal the natural beauty of the stars shining on snow covered yards, trees and roofs. There is a real feeling of peacefulness and tranquility, when walking or driving through the village. Truly "all is calm, all is bright", a perfect way to welcome Christmas. ft "MEANWHILE BACK AT THE COURTHOUSE" BRANCH COURT Associate Circuit Judge Thomas Baker Curtis Lee Pace, 2202 English Prairie, Spring Grove, guilty of reckless conduct, fined $25 and costs. Scott M. Smith, 4703 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, guilty of purchase or ac­ ceptance, fined $20 and costs. Steven J. Freres, 2524 Clara, McHenry, guilty of driver's license expired more than 6 months, fined $50 and costs. Raymond F. Humphrey, 3410 Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, guilty of driving while intoxicated, fined $100 and costs. Ronald C. Dew, 306 Nip- persink, McHenry, bound over to the Grand jury on a charge of theft over $150. Herbert Freund, 1205 N. Charles, McHenry, guilty of dog running at large, fined $10 and costs. BRANCH COURT III Associate Circuit Judge Richard Kelly Joseph B. Lafontaine, 2015 W. Johnsburg road, McHenry, guilty of speeding, fined $18 and costs. Margaret C. Karstens, 4sW Prairie, McHenry, guilty of dog running at large, fined $20 and costs. Barbara J. Brand, 2904 N. Hickory, McHenry, guilty of failure to yield right of way, fined $15 and costs. COMPLAINTS Sgt. Daniel Kinnerk charges that on Nov. 11, John W. An­ derson of 2917 W. Lincoln, McHenry, committed the of­ fense of criminal damage to property in that he knowingly damaged three front windows of Pete's Sandwich shoppe located at 1206 N. Green street, McHenry. Bond set at $1,000, court date Jan. 7, 1974. Deputy Sheriff Dennis Podgorski charges that on Nov. 27, Ronald C. Dew of 306 Nip- persink drive, McHenry, committed the offense of theft over $150 (possession of stolen property) in that he did knowingly obtain control over certain stolen property of Arthur D. Ehle, namely a ship- to-shore boat radio with an estimated value of $400, knowing that said radio had been stolen by another. Bond set at $5,000, bound over to the Grand jury. HERE AND THERE ^J^BUSINES^ Ronald Smith To Executive Post For United Ronald M. Smith of Sleepy Hollow, formerly of McHenry, has been named a vice- president by United Air Lines. Smith will become regional vice-president-Midwest, and will be based in Detroit. He joined United in 1965 as a budget analyst and later served as regional cost manager and reservation sales manager in Denver, director of reser­ vations and ticketing at U n i t e d ' s e x e c u t i v e headquarters in Chicago and as assistant to the executive vice- president and chief operating officer. Smith, who is married to the former Sherry Evans of McHenry, holds a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration from Northwestern university. 19 ILLINOIS 74 HMD or imcoiw For Immediate Delivery 1974 AUTO LICENSE PLATES Purchase your 1974 license plates. now ON SALE HERE! STATE ISSUED, PREPRINTED APPLICATIONS or. required •his year to purchase license plates. 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