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PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY U, 1«« * Community\ Calendar MM* PVT. AND MRS. BRUCE WALTER VED RECENTLY - Sharon Diane Kreimier, daughter of Mr. and Are. Alan R. Kreimier, McHenry, and Pvt. Brace Allan Walter,\ en off Mr. and Mr*. William H. Walter, McCullom Lake, were inited in marriage Dee. 21,1975. The ceremony took place at the Ihepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, with Pastor Roger W. fchneider officiating. Pvt. Walter to serving with the U.S. Army nd to presently stationed In Germany, where hit bride will Join lm In May. LYNNEASUETHORNE t ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT - Lynnea Sue Thorite, daughter of ."Mr. and Mrs. PhilipO. Thorne, and Scott Nelson Waller, son of Mr. ,;and Mrs. James L. Waller announce their engagement. Miss •* Thorne is a 1974 graduate of McHenry high school anil her fiance ! graduated from Marian Central. Both are employed locally. A * February, 1976, wedding to planned. £ FEBRUARY 14 Friendship Club Pot-Luck Dinner - Meeting - 6 p.m. -- First United Methodist Church Dining Room -- Program, A.F.S. Student. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - Valentine Party. Bake Sale - Eagle Super­ market -- McHenry Market Place - Beginning 9 a.m. - Sponsored by Home and Hearth Unit of Homemakers Extension Association of McHenry County. FEBRUARY 16 McHenry Business and Professional Women's Club - Bicentennial Dinner ~ Dave O'Neal, Speaker - McHenry Country Club - 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 17 Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk - In Center ~ Dean and South Streets - Slides of Old McHenry County - 1 p.m. McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F. & A.M. - Stated and Special Meeting - Entered Apprentice Degree - 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 18 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Bus, Luncheon, Theater Party -- Pheasant Run -- McHenry State Bank - 11:45 a.m. FEBRUARY 19 Catholic Daughters of America - Joyce Kilmer Court No. 573 -- Business Meeting and Social - K. of C. Hall - 8 p.m. ' McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club - Spojnia Polish National Union Camp , - Flanders and Spojnia Roads - 8 p.m. United Methodist Women - Monthly Meeting - 12 Noon - First United Methodist Church. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - Meeting. Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - Dean and South Streets - Surprise Lunch Box Social - 12 Noon. FEBRUARY 20 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM Regular Meeting - OaJ< Room - St. Mary's Church - 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 20 and 21 Freedom Fest - McHenry United Methodist Church - Main and Center - 6 to 11 p.m. - Dinner, 6 to 8 p.m. - Craft Displays and Entertainment. FEBRUARY 21 Lakeland Park Women's Club - White Elephant and Bake Sale - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House. Johnsburg Pigtail League - Registration - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- James C. Bush School, Johnsburg. FEBRUARY 22 St> Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Brunch - 11:30 a.m. - Branded Steak House. FEBRUARY 24 McHenry Chapter O.E.S. - Stated Meeting - 8 p.m. Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - Dean and South Streets - Cards and Crafts. FEBRURARY 25 McHenry Woman's Club Dessert Luncheon -- Card Party - Benefit Public Library - V.F.W. Hall - 1 p.m. - Public Welcome. FEBRUARY 26 Woodstock Senior Citizen Walk-In Center - Dean and South Streets - Cards and Crafts. FEBRUARY 28 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM r- Oak Room - Cards - St. Mary's School - 7:30 p.m. Spring Grove - Bicentennial Kick-Off Dance "Spirit of '76" - St. Peter's Parish Hall - 2206 Main Street - 8:30 p.m.' - Sponsored by Lotus School PTO. FEBRUARY 29 Spring Grove - Father -Son Breakfast - St. Peter's Parish Hall -- Christian Mothers Society Serving -- After 9 a.m. Mass. * MARCH 1 McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Executive Committee Meeting - Landmark School - 3 p.m. • MARCH 2 Marcia _Marv Ball Circle Meeting - 12:30 p.m. - First United Methodist Church. MARCH 4 Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting - Lakeland Park Community House - 1717 N. Sunset - 12:30 p.m. Regular L.P.P.O.A. Board Meeting -- l akeland Park New officers of the McHenry Senior Citizens club were installed recently. In the first row, left to right, are Bertha English, membership co-chairlady; Ann Schwarx, program chairlady; Clara Slagar, program co-chairlady; Louise Giel, financial secretary; Helen Strandquiftt, recording secretary; Lyda Radtoch, historian and publicity chairlady; Anne Rehfinger, social chairlady, and Myrtte Grever, social co-chairlady; in second row. Morris Rogers, newsletter editor; A If Heggeland, art director and square dancing; Virginia Nix, * treasurer; Pearl Oliver, membership chairlady; Frank Giel, bowling chairman; Ralph Lockerbie, vice-president; Chester Conrad, president; Roland Grayson and Sylvia Grayson, tour co-chairpersons. Missing from the photo are John Doerr, tour chairman, and Dolly Mazzarella, music director. Community House - 1717 N. Sunset Avenue - 8 p.m. Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi r- Meeting. . MARCH8 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - East Campus Cafeteria -- 7: 30 p.m. MARCH 10 McHenry Senior Citizens Club - Trip to Chicago Loop - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot - 8:45 a.m. MARC^H 13 Shillilagh Shindig - John­ sburg Community Hall - 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Sponsored by St. John's Home and Community Association. Friendship Club - Pot-Luck Dinner and Meeting - First United Methodist Church Dining Room - 6 p.m. Plan Picture Program % i . » For Next Senior Meeting Horsemen's Association The next meeting of the McHenry Senior Citizens club will be held Monday evening, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at East campus cafeteria, when Ralph Lockerbie, vice-president, will show pictures promised to be very interesting. There were 152 in attendance when President Chester Conrad called the club meeting to order last Monday evening, at East campus cafeteria. President Conrad welcomed the members and thanked them for at­ tending. Five new members were welcomed into the club. Mrs. Louise Giel reported there are still a few reser­ vations available for the bus- luncheon-theater trip to Pheasant Run Wednesday, Feb. 18. The bus leaves the MqHenry State bank parking lot at 11:45 a.m. Mrs. Giel also reports there are reservations available for the bus-luncheon-theater trip to the Red Barn at the Wagon Wheel lodge at Rockton, Wednesday, March 17. Contact Mrs. Giel promptly. The buses leave the McHenry State bank -parking lot at 10 a.m. Roland Grayson reports the bus trip to the Chicago Loop for February is filled. Reser­ vations for the Loop trip March 10 are available and this will be a "bonus" trip. President Conrad appointed a nominating committee, in accordance with the by-laws, and at the next meeting the chairman of the nominating committee will be announced, along with the other members of this committee. The program for the evening was a card party, with prizes for the winners at each table, after which refreshments were served and the members en­ joyed a social time. Those who have overlooked paying dues, are encouraged to send check to Mrs. Pearl Oliver, at 2815 North Wooded lane, McHehry. Members delinquent in their dues for a period of three months are automatically dropped from the membership rolls. The next executive com- /. mittee meeting of the club officers will be Monday, March l^at 3 p.m., at Landmark school. Sponsors Dinner Dance Lakeiand Club Prepares TVlA orillPQtlAfllll r\T*ACT T* Q 111 G ciiph 9C t> The McHenry County Hor­ semen's association holds its first annual dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 28, at the American Legion, Oak and Woodstock streets in Crystal Lake. The festive evening, which begins at 7 p.m., includes dinner, dancing and an auction. "This is our first real social event as an organization," said Ross Poore, president of the association. "There will be others as we expand the group to include various types of activities. "We will continue to em­ phasize providing information on legislation and other mat­ ters affecting horse owners in the county," Poore said, "but we also intend to have educational programs, such as clinics, and social events." The buffet style dinner will include two types of meats plus all the trimmings. Proceeds will go toward covering the expenses of publishing the MCHA Newsletter, which keeps , members informed on various association activities. "The newsletter is a vital link with horseowners in the county to keep them up-to-date on what's happening," Poore said. Tickets for the dinner dance are available from MCHA board members or by con­ tacting the McHenry County Horsemen's Assocaition, P.O. Box 405, Woodstock, 111., 60098. Tickets will be returned by mail. G i f t s F o r N u r s i n g H o m e State Candidate Business Women Speaker Feb. 16 At the Lakeland Park Women's club meeting Thursday, Feb. 5, members prepared stationery packets as Valentine gifts for the residents of a local nursing home. The ladies will deliver these Valentine packets to the nur­ sing home, along with homemade cookies. The club members are quite enthused about their up-coming white elephant and bake sale Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Lakeland Park Community house, 1717 North Sunset avenue# There will be many homemade "goodies" and club members will be serving "coffee-and" at a nominal price throughout the hours of the sale, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The next meeting of the club will be Thursday, March 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Park Community house. Learn Benefits . New Lake Senior Club Increases Membership Members Anticipate Valentine Day Party The Senior Citizens club of Wonder Lake has now moved out of the organizing stage to a permanent status, recognized by the members as a source of information in regard to the benefits they are entitled to receive from the federal and state governments. The enrollment of sixty members at the first meeting, has increased to the present 170 members. At the Jan. 19 meeting, Bill Biscomb, Social Security director for this area, gave an interesting talk on the various phases and benefits of Social Security, who are eligible and how to apply. He then answered and explained the many questions from the members. Despite the frigid weather and snow, eighty-six members were in attendance. The Feb. 2 meeting was well attended. Marge Jones, director of the McHenry County Senior Citizens council, explained the Homestead exemption discount, also the 1975 Circuit breaker benefit, how to apply for each and gave insturctions how to fill out the forms which she also supplied. *A bus trip was planned to the Hawthorne Shopping center, including a side trip to the Sara Lee bakery for Feb. 25. Other trips are in the planning stage. A Valentine party is being arranged for the Feb. 16 meeting. The Rev. Roger Olson, pastor of Nativity church, will be our quest speaker. All Senior Citizens of Wonder Lake are encouraged to be present from 1 to 4 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month and enjoy an in­ teresting and pleasant af- LANGUAQE OF LOVE WITH FEBRUARY 23 McHenry Woman's Club Board Meeting - City Hall --10 a m. FEBRUARY 23 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. East Campus Cafeteria. f MIXED COLORS g^gg Carnations L ™ DOZEN Love Bundle MIXED FLOWER ARRANGEMENT «» »7» U CASH & f CHA CHARGED OR DELIVERED CARRY Valentine Corsages $1 FROM * AND UP Blooming Plants *49S,ll95 c^fSout auuia Free Delivery In McHenry ($6.50 MINIMUM ORDER) RDER NOW!!! c/ffcout now mtmmm Of special interest to the fifty- four members of the Pioneer club of Richmond-Spring Grove Senior Citizens at their last meeting was the announcement of a Valentine party. The party wilL be held at the Co^^gational church on Main street, Huntley, Saturday, Feb. 14,1 to 5 p.m. For all members and guests who have registered, the bus will leave the parking lot at 12:30 p.m. The date for the flower show at McCormick place is March 24. Fifteen seats on the bus are available, call Marian Pretz- man for reservations. Guests are welcome. Sunshine chairman reported that cards had been mailed to sick members. The publicity chairman told of interesting items in the McHenry County council newsletter and of items helpful to senior citizens, such as discounts, passes to plays, how to receive help and give help in the Job bank. She also stated ternoon. All meetings are held at Nativity church. For further information, call William Lamont. ft-i HEARING SERVICE AID Free Loaners - Complete Service on all Makes Custom Earmolds-30 Day Trial on New Aids Try Before You Buy! Maico-Zenith-Radio Ear Qualitone R0BT. STENSLAND & ASSOC. 3937 W. Main St. 385-7661 Behind-the-ear AID $1 QQ Reg. $239 that the center in Woodstock would be open every Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The coffee pot is on, all senior citizens are welcome. A suggestion to have the club attend a TV show was men­ tioned. An audit report was given by Charles Frey. A1 Tomasek reported that the Bicentennial committee of Richmond has set up its format and an event for each month of 1976 has been planned. The new constitution and by-laws have been com­ pleted and open for viewing by the members. Frances Foley reported that a blood pressure kit had been purchased and blood pressures would be taken at the next meeting. Frances Heinemann read a letter from the Pioneer Center for Exceptional Children, recognizing the club for remembering them at Christmas. A petition was circulated to..."Help us get what needs to be done to upgrade the quality of our state Legislature." The next meeting will be Feb. 17, when a bake sale will be held. The committee consists of Chester and Bernadette Schultz, Lydia Sorenson, A1 and Mary Tomasek, Margaret Powers and Mame Tinney. Ilowdy Two guys were sitting on a bench. One turned to the other and said, "I'm aching from neuralgia." "Howdy!" replied the other, "I'm Slim Jackson from Oakland." ATTENTION HEARING AID USERS Due to illness, we are moving our hearing aid batteries and service from Rena Shaid, to B0LGERS DRUG STORE 1259 N. Green St. McHenry 385-4500 RICHARD ST0LL HEARING AIDS DAVE O'NEAL The McHenry Business and Professional Women's club is planning an informative dinner meeting Monday, Feb. 16. Guest speaker will be Dave O'Neal, candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois. The dinner will be open to the public at the McHenry Country club. Those who would like to at­ tend should contact Mrs. Joseph (Libby) Podpora, 2805 Bayview lane, McHenry. Although the reservation deadline was Monday, there may be a few openings available. O'Neal was born Jan. 24, 1937, in Belleville, 111., attended Belleville public schools and McKendree college in Lebanon, where he studied for the Methodist ministry. He is a graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He is a former Eagle Scout, Scout leader and served in the U.S. Marine corps. In March of 1971 he was appointed to the St. Clair county Health & Welfare council, th€ first sheriff ever to be so appointed. In July of 1975 he was awarded the Outstanding Young Republican of the Nation award by the National Young Republican federation. This award is presented once every two years. On Feb. 12, 1972, he received the 1971 Distinguished Service Award from the Belleville Jaycees, and June 15, 1973, received the Humanitarian of the Year award from Illinois-Wisconsin States Associations I.B. P.O.E.W. On Aug. 17, 1973, he received the Meritorious Service award from East St. Louis Model Cities. P.O. BOX 2154 ELGIN, III. ENGINEERS WEEK DISPLAY "Two Hundred Years of American Ingenuity" is the theme of National Engineers week, Feb. 22 through 28. The Lake county chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers will display examples of local engineering history during the week of Feb. 15 at the McHenry county courthouse in Woodstock and the following week in the Lake county building in Waukegan.