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Holiday Remembrances iH& ' w PAGE 3 • PLAINDEALER • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER », lfH Grandma Scz • • • American Legion Auxiliary News Won J ewg I Christmas came to McHenry county nursing homes last week with McHenry County college students playing Santo Clans. The MCC student? delivered pointsettia plants which they raised from cuttings during the school year. The annual project to under the direction of Dale Rathjen, MCC Instructor In Greenhouse Management. The students delivered plants to the following locations: Woodstock Residence, Crystal Pines Nursing Home, Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Harvard Rest Home, Inc., Valley-Hi, Florence Nursing Home, Sheltered Village. Pioneer Center and Sheltering Oaks- Sheltered Care Home. MCC students pictured with Crystal Pines residents are, left to right, Lori Everts, Belvidere; Debbie Eiters, Cary; and Cindy Stroud, Poplar Grove, Don Barrett, coordinator of the agriculture programs at MCC. stated, "We at MCC hope that projects such as this will enable residents of the college district to better understand that their college to a community college and that it exists so it may help everyone." Once more, th' time is nere t' take account o' th' year we've just come through, try t' make amends f r the* comin' months, an' pray that this world may aeeth'endo' 1978, wi' peace, f'r all mankind, throughout this (sphere. Sad things take place, in our i own land, an' all o'er th' globe, it seems. 3V Devff spirit tales hold o' humans, an' leads 'em t' destroy others, and nobody may be free o' th' fear that it may strike loved ones. Ne'er in me lifetime, has there been so much crime, so taany young folks involved in heinous evil doin's. So many facets t' th' breakdown o' social structure, make it more, an' more difficult t' correct th' problems. There's one thing a lackin', that makes it easier f'r th' evil t' develop. That is, th' lack o' stringent disciplinary measures, in th' home, educational centers, from kindergarten through college, in our court systems, an' in society in general. Th' old adage, "Spare th' rod an' spoil th' child," has moretl^pth 'n th' words imply. It doesn't mean, necessarily, that spankin' th' young il take care o' his morals an' deportment f'r th' rest o' his life. Til' words apply t' us all. Proper discipline c'n make punishment unnecessary. Rules o' society, law 'n order, is scorned by folks who find they c'n get away wi' bein' disobedient to 'em. Honesty among those in control o' u n i o n s , c h a r - i t a b l e organizations, welfare programs, business, an' in th' most important influence in our lives, our government, has disappeared. Integrity takes a back seat when material gain enters th' picture. Seems like man '11 sell his soul f'r th' almighty dollar, these days. It's time t' take heed o' past mistakes. It's time t' bring The National organization of the American Legion and American Leg'on auxiliary have announced a special project on energy conservation. These organizations have recognized the importance of educating the public on energy conservation and the need for immediate action. Margaret Hartung of McHenry Unit No. 491, American Legion auxiliary has recently been appointed chairman of the Energy back some o' th' regard f'r human-kind that our forefathers brought forth in th' early days o' this nation. We've just celebrated th' annual festive season, in honor o' Jesus Christ. Let us not put aside th' real meanin' o' His life. Let us put into practice th' love f'r good, an' strike out th' evil, which has taken o'er societies, all o'er th' worM Only th' people c'n accomplish it. Happy New Year. Grandma Radtke shopping additional sssaursa jumM l«il*tt»t III KMtttOk Mil W, ft Conservation program for the McHenry area. Mrs Hartung Male* lhal w# must become Involved aim conserve energy by I timing mil unnecessary llghis, Ineerlr the lermnstfll wimhliimj iripi lit MUlitll insula I urn Hi further Helea lhal imiat Involved In MityiNlitK *hit n W vital In all velptMitt families and In ail ill our country Hyconservingeneigi **IN save money fuF wtitaeitmi help avert nhorlageii in Hieigi supplies in the years ahead When we save energy, we save money, you win, and America wins. ==£55toHIHhaadMiaBUUHn HOSPITAL NOTES ) MCHENRY HOSPITAL Recent admittances to McHenry hospital included from McHenry: Paula Krumwiede, Nathan Ruben- stein, Mike Pritchard, Lucille F. Pries, Lucille Oeffling, and Helen D. Williams; from Spring Grove: Stan Jawokski. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Recent admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, BIRTHS *• Mr MllMI \l, IIONPITAL WiMHMITM'K < !tighter hern Wednesday, f il, l« weleumed Into the MP*)Mr «ftd Mrs C, Wayne H«»II|F HI Mi Menry 1IND HON Jinet L Smith of McHenry, welcome their second son, ftMflirti John Born FrMay, Her II, at Memorial hospital. Woodstock, Patrick tipped the wales at a hefty 9 Ibe. 2 oz. and joins a brother, Scott, 14 months, at home. Delighted Rrandparents include Mr. and Irs. Gerald J. Larkin and Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Smith, all of McHenry. Proud great grandmothers are Mrs. Elvera Durland of McHenry and Mrs. Eveline Larkin of Woodstock. The baby's mother is the for­ mer Janet Larkin. included from McHenry: Baby Shannon Bullis; from Wonder Lake: Donald Simon and Rhonda Kellison; from Ingleside: Baby Kelli Gratz. Church Women Gather For Worship-Brunch The annual Communion service and Christmas brunch of the Methodist Women of the First United Methodist church was held Thursday, Dec. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. The members of the Mount Hope and the McHenry United Methodist Women met in the sanctuary for the service, which was opened by President Patricia Esposito with the call to worship, followed by the singing of "Joy to the World" and gospel reading. Pastor Ruth Wickersham's meditation "The Hazards of Being a Shepherd" was most interesting and inspiring. After the prayers of con­ fession and assurance, passing of the pence,' and prayer of f ' • * t h a n k s g i v i n g , P a s t o r Wickersham served the imunion, assisted by the residents of both U.M.W. groups. "The First Noel" was then sung, followed by the benediction. The ladies then retired to the Christmas brunch and enjoyed becoming acquainted with the hope there will soon be more of these group meetings. There was no formal meeting, and no buisness transacted. These affairs will be taken care of at the January general meeting Thursday, Jan. 19. This will be a potluck starting at noon, immediately followed by the meeting. Eyes Have It Some species of animals have eyes with unusual features. The rabbit can see behind himself, for examjjle. Bees can't see red, but they can see ultraviolet light, which is invisible to humans. Fish and snakes can't blink- Jellyfish, however, can't see at all, they can only sense light. INFORMATION REGARDING CHANGES IN MEDICARE To The Senior Citizen: On January first, certain changes will be made concerning Maidcare which you should know about as they personally affect you. *; Many people do not fully understand what benefits are payable under Medicare and what expenses the Senior Citizen himself must pay." ly , Medicare was enacted to help our Senior Citizens pay the ever-rising cost of Hospital and Medical Ser­ vices: however, Medicare does not pay the entire bill. As you know, some expense is left for you to pay m addition to Medicare. Now, with these new changes effective January first there are more expenses left for the Senior Citizen to pay. As it is very Important that you know about these changes, complete and mail the coupon below, so that we may rush you complete Information and have o representative contact you concerning the new changes In Medicare. ; ̂ > {MAIL TO: {The Illinois Agency. |P.O. Box 1294, Dos Plainos, III. 60018 {NAME _ [ADDRESS I. 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