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/ --V Ringwood News 653-9008 653-9262 728-0295 Tourist Recalls Most Improsslvo Of Spain's Monumonts Ua Hogan of Ringwood has recently returned from a trip to England and this column is printing the interesting news concerning the Journey.' The past series have appeared in prior issues of the Plaindealer. The following is the conclusion of the series. The next morning we caught an early bus to El Escorial and Valle Caidos (Valley of the Fallen). The monastery of El Escorial is about thirty miles from Madrid and is the pan­ theon of the Spanish Kings as well as a monastery, palace and basilica. It is one of the most impressive monuments of the sixteenth century. It was built to celebrate Spain's victory over the French at Saint-Quentin on August 10, 1557 and takes its shape from Saint Lawrence's emblem with • a vast grid of intersecting corridors and inter-connecting courtyards. In the heart of the grid is the austere basilic of San Lorenzo el Real and directly beneath the high altar of the church lies the remains of eleven Spanish kings, among them Philip II himself who revitalized the Spanish Inquisition and erected El Escorial. It is an expression in stone of Catholiicism in Spain. The paintings were beautiful and priceless and the grandeur was unbelievable. One hall designed for King Philip's personal guards took forty artists four years to decorate. The crypt was alabaster and gold including the coffins. We left the monastery for Valle Caidos, (The Valley of the Fallen) a monument in honor of the Spanish war dead. The structure or church itself is as long as St. Peter's Basilica and is carved in a mountain of rock. Above the chapel high up on the rocks is a granite cross 500 feet high which can be seen for miles around. General Franco is buried behind the altar and was responsible for the erection of this magnificent structure. Our visit was memorable in that just as we arrived King Don Carlos and his wife were leaving the chapel from special services. We were about ten feet from them. We arrived back in Madrid for a late af­ ternoon lunch, a short rest and then we/went out to do some shopping. We -yisited a shop with ^jgreat selection of the beautiful porcelain known as Llardro and we both came away with one, along with some other nice mementoes like the special soaps, silver goblets and another wooden chest. We returned to the hotel for a light supper about nine and then at 10:30 left on a nightclub tour. The hours in Spain tend to be a little late! The first stop was to a Flamenco show where the group danced and sang as "the mood hit them". You never knew who would take over the floor next. The costumes were pretty but the dancing wasn't always the best. We were served Sangria, the typical Spanish red wine punch. From there we went to Del Retiro park to the Florida club where we saw a complete night show which was really good. The star was Spain's top male Flamenco dancer and he was great. We were served champagne and although the seats weren't the best, this show was worth every peseto we spent! MADRID The next morning after sleeping late, we wandered around the flea market where just everything could be bought, lace shawls, fresh food, scrap iron, furniture, cooks, cassettes, and lots of tourist type items. The crowds were at times too much and you would go in the wrong direction because that is the way you were pushed. It was quite an experience and we did find some bargains. A big military week in Madrid was being climaxed by a huge military display and parade and the traffic was really tied up. We had a terrible time getting a taxi back to the hotel. We had a quiet afternoon and watched some of the parade on TV even though it was just two blocks away from our hotel. Our trip home was tiring and it was good to get back. While we were gone Sherri and Randy had a good time at the prom and we will have to wait for their pictures to see W%t they even looked like. Ai The last few days jHuded shopping, packing and repacking, trying to get my treasures into the suitcases, and the normal routine of a busy family. The day before I left I attended Scott's induction ceremony to the National Junior honor society (I missed Sherri's by two days). I was sorry to leave just three days before my first grandson's graduation from - high school but I wished him well and we will help him celebrate when he gets to Illinois. I enjoyed my second visit to England and especially the vacation to Spain. Mary and Earl have gotten word they will be going to Nebraska so I don't expect my next visit to them will be quite so interesting. CHICKEN BARBECUE The Ringwood United Methodist church is having its annual chicken barbecue on Sunday, July 18. Serving time is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and you may contact any of the following: Jim Strom, Althea Walkington, Doris LAW, or Katy Christopher. On Saturday, July 17, we are having our first "Do You Remember" day. This will be a time for visiting and reminiscing about times gone past. If you have any mementoes of the "good old days" bring them to share with others. Activities will start about 3 p.m. Saturday af­ ternoon, or whenever you can come. Bring a picnic basket for supper at five o'clock for the evening program. Be sure to mark your calendar for July 17 and 18. DANCE RECITAL The dance students of Mrs. Barbara Klein gave a recital recently for Muscular Dystrophy at the McHenry Junior high school. Young folks participating from our com­ munity included Antoinette Visconti, eleven years old; Jenny Bauer, seven years old, and Adam Klein, eleven years old. Antoinette danced ballet and Jenny and Adam tap danced. In addition, parents of the students held a very suc­ cessful bake sale. Altogether they raised $202.25 for Muscular Dystrophy. There were twenty young folks ranging in age from five to twenty-two years of age and they are all to be commended for their efforts in raising money for this worthy cause. PROUD GRANDPARENTS "Yankee Doodle Dandy", born on the Fourth of July. That's what Bob and Martha Betts are singing this week. They are the proud grand­ parents of a son born to Bill and Debbie Bork on July 4. Named Aaron William Bork, weighing in at 6 lb., 12 oz., and 20 inches long. Congratulations to 4he parents and the grandparents. HERE NTHERE Tina's brother and family from New Jeraey met Tina and Earl Betty and family at their sister's place near Yogi Bear park in Wisconsin for the holiday weekend. A lot of visiting was done as they hadn't seen each other for some time. Ed Betts and girl friend Donna Kinder visited Ed's parents, Earl and Dorothy Betts, at Mountain Home, Ar., for the holiday weekend. Walt and Doris Low traveled to Turtle Lake, Wi., to visit Jerry and Lenore Freund and family who have a place there. Along with the group went John and Marge Granath and Dorothy and Alby Adams and Timmy. A fun weekend was had by all with a little work to help Jerry along and lots of relaxing. Sue Erwin and family and Patti Miller and boys attended a farewell picnic at the Woodstock Park, July 4, for Vicki Fernstrom, who is leaving to join her husband in Virginia HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Robert Low on July 12 and to Jamie McGowan on the same day. Fern Mecham will celebrate her natal day on July 13 and Joyce Reed has her special day on July 14 with Betti Winston celebrating on July 17 and Craig Azonar on July 18. Happy Birthday to all of you folks. ANNIVERSARIES We wish John and Clara Klapperich a very Happy Anniversary on July 13 and Larry and JoAnn Bruce will celebrate their anniversary on JUly 17. Happy Anniversary to both couples and we do hope you have many, many more of them. THINGS TO REMEMBER Sunday, July 11 - Church services -- Ringwood church - 9:15 a.m. Saturday, July 17 - Ringwood church - afternoon get together - old fashioned picnic supper (bring you own), 5 p.m. Entertainment at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18 - Ringwood McHenry Legion Hosts * June Council Meeting Beautifully-Bold Multl-Colorations! Sun-Drenched Sculptured Shag in Dependable Dacron® Polyester The colorful excitement of an island paradise is cap­ tured in the spectacular multi-colorations of Porto Novo from Evans-Black Carpets. The silky softness of its dense, two-level sculptured shag texture is like walking through a lush tropical rain forest. And you can depend on Porto Novo's 100% Dacron polyester fiber pile for outstanding performance, lasting value, and easy care. Choose from 17 sparkling multi-colorations, each containing 12 different jewel-toned hues. Porto Novo - a colorful island paradise for your floors! An outstanding carpet value at only TIDY square yard $Q95 squarJ CARPETS & RUGSI 200 Washington (June. Rtt. 120 & But. Rt 14) Woodstock. III. (815)338-1000 FrM Parking / Hours: Mon., Thurt., Fri. 8 to 9; Tuas.. Wad. Sat. 8-6; Sun. 12-5 Dacron® trademark of DuPont 5^ Luxurious low-profile sculptured shag texture; silky-soft, beautiful! JH 100% Dacron polyester fiber pile; rich, lustrous, luxurious. jfc 17 dazzling multi-colorations, e a c h c o n t a i n i n g 1 2 jewel-toned hues' ifc Carefree two-level 'pattern will complement both casual ^ and formal settings. ^ Porto Novo from Evans-Black Caipets - ^ by (Armstrong McHenry American Legion Post 491, the home post of - County Council Commander Orlo "Lou" Rossberg, hosted the June 24 meeting of the American Legion's McHenry County council. The council's new set of flags came into use for the first time and may be dedicated during the Aug. 14* joint installation of the county Legion and auxiliary to be held in Harvard. John Costello, the current llth district commander, 11th District Commander-elect Carl Lingle, Joe Lewis, the district's finance officer, and Donald Enstrom, llth district sergeant-at-arms, were those introduced as guests. All, with the exception of Lingle who is from Kane county, are members of the McHenry County council. Gifts to Yanks Who Gave chairman, Clarence Ham­ mond, reported a total of $1,145 donated to this fund by county Legion posts. Boys State Chairman Ken­ neth Kraft said 947 young men attend this year's seminar held in Charleston. Thirty-six were from McHenry county. Parade Liaison Officer John Skalany urges all posts to take part in this year's Illinois State convention parade. Members vote $100 to the team that will represent the county in llth district American Legion baseball tournament play. Baseball chairman, Don Enstrom, reported the team standings of the McHenry County Legion Baseball League, as of June 24, as follows: McHenry, 3 wins and no losses; Crystal Lake, 2 wins and 1 loss; Harvard, 1 win, 1 loss; Marengo, 1 win 2 losses; Algonquin no wins, 3 losses. church -- annual chicken barbecue, 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. Tickets on sale now, call your reporters or any one of the church people. Acting membership chair­ man, Roger Johnson, reported the County council is short only forty-five members of being a 100 per cent county for 1975-76. It was announced that Aug. 7 is the date of the Second division's joint installation of officers to be held in Wauconda. Paul Hoffman Post 253 in Richmond will host the July 22 meeting of the McHenry County council. PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1978 Church Registers For Bible Classes HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS AT COUNCIL MEETING A1 and Dorothy Adams of Adams Repair shop in McHenry attended the Scorpion Advisory council meeting in San Diego, Ca., recently. Mr. and Mrs. Adams took part in discussions on company policy, product design, future programs, as well as being provided the opportunity to inspect the 1977 snowmobiles and clothing in advance of normally scheduled factory presentations. JOIN LAKE COMMUNITY New families at Wonder Lake include . Loren Berggren, Church street, Parker Highlands; Steve W. Davis 7416 Seminole drive, Indian Ridge No. 2; John Keiner, 2819 Michael street, Wonder View No. 1; Dwight R. Rose, 7428 Maple drive, Wonder Center No. 2; Donald A. Six. 5503 E. Lake Shore drive, Hickory Falls No. 2; Joseph C. Stanley, 7121 Chippewa drive, Indian Ridge Nol 1; Daniel Tolliver, 5106 Wonder Woods/drive, Wonder Woods; and Roger G. Worchester, 3416 Church drive, Parker Highlands. Students are currently being enrolled in the Daily Vacation Bible school at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North Green street, McHenry, to be held July 19 through July 30 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily. The theme for the school will be "Shalom." Shalom is more than a friendly greeting. Shalom is a rich biblical term used in both Old and New Testaments to mean love, concern, freedom, sharing, and wholeness. The goal is to teach the children to recognize these way^of living with each other. The goal will be achieved through Bible stories and memorable course materials. The children will learn about God's Shalom for^hem and the joy that comes from sharing Shalom with each other. A 76-Year-Old Fall Show The 1976 International Live Stock Exposition, scheduled for the International Am- - phjjftheatre, Chicago, this Fall, has been cancelled, hi a joint announcement by Patrick L. O'Malley, Chicago, chair­ man of the board, and Lewis B. Pierce, Creston, president, the reason for the cancellation is inadequate funds to produce the show and diminishing support for this 76- year-old event. Pierce pointed out in the announcement that the can­ celling of this gteat show will create a noticeable void in agricultural education as well as displays" of the continent's finest livestock. The In­ ternational has long been recognized as the "Grand- daddy" of all livestock shows and the "World Series" of livestock competition. Until last year, the show had been sponsored by the Union rJtrt^lee celebration is being -planned for all fhe classes to share\ogether The Subjects for each class will be as follows: Age 3, "Living in God's World", Ages 4 and 5, i4We Belong Together", Grades 1 and 2, "God Loves Everyone!", Grades 3 and 4, "Caring for One Another", Grades 5 and 6, "Citizens for God's Kingdom", Junior high, "The Shalom Times." In ad­ dition to thq^discussion periods the students will participate in organized recreation, arts and crafts, and refreshments. Families in the community as well a^ the parish are invited to register their children in the school by calling the church office, Mrs. Roland F. Hughes or Mi;s. Fred R. (Sue) Berg. Live Stock Cancelled tpek Yard and Transit Co., owners of the International Amphitheatre. The show had received premium support from the State of Illinois Agricultural Premium fund. However, according to Pierce and O'Malley, there were not enough funds available to continue the show. Pierce expressed hope that a com­ mittee be appointed to explore possibilities of reviving the show in 1977. \ ACT ON LAND OPTION The board of trustees of the McHenry County Conservation district, at the regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m. the evening of July 15, will take action on the exercising of an option which they purchased from Jerome J. Weidner for 40 acres of land located in the northwest quarter of Section 12 of Dunham township. Time will be provided at this meeting for public comments. m •• / <* „ • - ' • » * : : » , • . V * v V " . V -Vt \v-, V . * - , Your friends at Marengo Federal Savings can brighten your summer will> great gifts (or saving Free, or at a fraction i>f retail \ lor bright answeis. choose from Royal's SO K or l)l S. 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