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PAGE 2 - PLALNDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4. 1978 PATRtfCIA MARIE MARAS ; TO REPEAT VOWS-With the announcement*! the engagement of Patricia Marie Maras and Craig A. Free, plans for a September ! exchange of marital vows are being made. The bride-elect is the ; daughter of Mrs. Karen Maras of 1503 W. Hickory, McHenry, and ' her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Free of 1817 W. Oakleaf, • McHenry. Mr. Free is a 1977 graduate of McHenry Community J high school and is currently a member of the U.S. Marines, ; stationed in San Diego, Calif. Misl Maras wilt be a January, 1978, ' graduate of McHenry West campus. Grandma J; So many things point t ' th' J-fact that' man has b'come ^sidetracked from true values in rlife. o'er-emphasizin' will-o'-th' ^wisp endeavors, t ' gain only false r'wards. that fade wi' time Success c'n be measured in ^thousands o' ways, but. in this IJife, there's only one real [realization o' success, an' that ,is what kind o' a mark ye've •inade among fellow men. f, Somethin's a botherin' this tgranny. t' beat th' band, an' Jthat's th' way th' young "re a jbein' exploited these days. It's • been a gradual growth o' ^ruination o' teachin's, handed •down through th' generations, • through downright stupidity, on • th' part o' th' adults. Not only •parents, who re mostly t ' •blame, f'r a lettin' it go on. but • everyone in our society, c'n shoulder a large piece Th' •Thing I'm a gittin' at, is th' way • young childern re taught t' • "win", no matter what th' cost, Jin all th' competitive games, •right on through, t ' when, an' if, Khey b'come involved in so- tcalled sports, when they reach fcmore mature years. • It wouldn't surprise this •granny, if it may be th' cause o' Ian attitude among many •younguns, which lead 'em t' •take th' same trend, a takin' •what they may, whilst th' takin' J is good • Where did real sport­ smanship go, I wonder It went Jalong wi ' a lot o' good things we Jused t' know We used t' be able enjoy th' games, b'fore they •played f'r blood, an' I mean Iblood. as they do, in this age. J"Kill 'im." "Slay em," "Clobber th bum," "Murder 'em," heard from th' fans, an' then, when it's all o'er, an' th' victors r'ceive plaudits from th press, th' sports headline th winner, 'r loser, respectively, ashavin' "blasted, bombarded, slayed. etc., etc.," th opposin' teams. Younguns used t' have th' good sense t' quit when th' game b'came too rough, an' th' fun was gone But th' adults h' been th' guilty ones, in en- couragin' th' violent attitude toward what might be friendly competition, an' re&l sport­ smanship T'other day, this o' lady was a listenin' t ' a pro-football notable, an' t ' me unbelievin' ears, came th' remark that they actually mean t' hurt th* opposin' players, an' put 'em out o' business f'r a bit Seems« we're a headin' back t' th' dark ages, an' civilization has taken on a new cloak. Parents better git busy an' consider which way things 're a goin' t ' go Grandma Radtke • Activate bread yeast with a little sugar. This releases in­ nate gases in yeast that cause the dough to rise. Yeast likes variety, too, so substitute the sugar feeder with molasses, brown sugar or honey. • Sourdough bread, long asso­ ciated with the prospectors of California, Alaska and the Yukon, actually goes back to 4000 B.C. when it was first made by the Hebrews. Colum­ bus even had sourdough starter aboard ship when he reached the New World. The McHenry Plaindealer Established 1175 3812 W*st Elm Str*«t Phon* 395-0170 McHcnry, Illinois 40050 Published Every Wednesday A Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois BY MCHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscribers or* to proviImiwdlf notlc* ok chatty* of sMrasi to Th* McMonry H«lnd«oUr, M12 W. Elm St., McHonry III. MOM. A deduction of on* month from th* •«p4rotlon of • subscription will b* mod* wh*r* * chang* of m46run I* provided through th* Post Offlc* D*partm*nt Larry E. Lund-Publfshor Ad«l« Frochlich-Editnr i!E»^linEr NATIONAL NEWSPAPER mssm m FrnPnn A *ty H NNA SUSTAINING. MEMBER-1977 1 Ymr In McHenry and Lake County SUBSRIPTION RATES • 10.50 l^ear B15.00 Outside AAcHenry and Lake County Auxiliary V By Pearl Cooper The December meeting .vas called to order by President Lydia Fenner after a potluck <"hr:stmas dinner attended by thirty-six members and two guests The members were very pLeased and surprised to have member- Elaine Gray of Holiday. Fla . attend this dinner and meeting The committee chairmen gave their reports: Auxiliary I,oan and Scholarship chair­ man. Evelyn Osmon asked the unit to send a donation to the Auxiliary loan fund Children and Youth chairman. Dora Burlack announced that the Christmas baskets were to be given out on Tuesday night and ^ske^for help in packing the baskets She also acknowledged the canned goods from the members and Q^sji donations from the Rifle squ^d-aJons club and various sources Rehabilitation chairman. Reba Owen announced that Eleanore Reid. Marie Howe. Lauretta and Roy Homo. Commander Jim Chesler and she had gone to Elgin hospital for the Christmas gift shop and that many, many gifts h ad been brought to the hospital for the Elgin veterans Membership chairman, Frances* Matchen announced that the unit was eight over quota in membership Eleanore Reid. chaplain, announced that she was compiling a senior and junior 'Book of Prayers' and asked all members to give her their favorite prayers Legislative chairman. R^ba Owen, asked the unit for a subscription to the Legislative bulletin Past Presidents Parley chairma/1. Margaret Datz. announced that s^.ie hosted a meeting at her home and that the past presidents ci.it nylons for the veterans craft exchange, donated to the* Nurse's Scholarship fund and t>:> the women veteran patients a [ North Chicago hospital Junior Activities chairman, Kathy Covalt, announced that ten juniors attended the Christmas party The juniors will be making Valentine tray favors for the Elgin veterans at the January meeting and all Juniors are asked to attend this meeting Birthday greetings ,were extended to Doris Henken, Grace Steinsdoerfer, Dora Burlack. Margaret Datz, Jody Sossong and Evelyn Osmon Veronica B6ysen was not present to receive the at­ tendance award. Donations were made to the Auxiliary Losm fund. Nurse's Scholarship fund, canteen books (for North Chicago hospital and the Hines hospital coffee fund After the singing of "God Bless America", the flags were retired and the meeting was adjourned The next meeting of the McHenry American Legion auxiliary will be held Monday, Jan 16, 1978, Danita Chesler will be refreshment chairman The Christmas meeting refreshment chairman was Pat Borcovan. with her committee of Helen Miljer. Cecelia Fox, Nancy Miller, Delia Freund, Margaret Granath. Mary Loun Thennes. Mary Pollock, Ber- nice Etten, Kay Ann Paulin. Shirley Smith, Marie Diedrich, Marilyn Phalin, Adele Weber, Lorraine Gausden, Marie Frett and Lorraine Freund • Why 9tick to just-plain spa­ ghetti when there's a whole world of pasta out there wait­ ing to be sauced, seasoned and stuffed? For a change of pasta pace, try pinwheel-shaped rirate, bow-like fai^ene, torti- glponi (like tiny corkscrews), or the more familiar cannelloni, manicotti and curly lasagne. Christmas Dinner Served To 350 Senior Citizens I American Legion I P U S I The Meet and Eat program Christmas dinner, which was co-sponsored by the McHenry county Senior Citizen's Title v'H program and the Marian Central Catholic high school took place at Marian Central Catholic high school, Dec. 22 at 2 p m Approximately v350 people were served a delicious dinner Entertainment was provided by the Sunshine band from McHenry Walk-in center, featuring Bill Monaiie as vocal soloist with Sydney Shand, Community Calendar JANUARY 4 McHenry Grandmothers Club-Luncheon, Dr. Jay's Restaurant--11 : 30 a.m.-- Meeting, 1 p.m.--McHenry City Hall-Bring White Elephant- Members Only JANUARY 5 Pi Alpha Chapter- of Beta Sigma Phi-Regular Meeting - Mrs Sandy Etten, Hostess JANUARY 9 Mc_Henry Senior Citizens Club" Meeting--7:30--East Campus Cafeteria-Nominate and Election of Officers r JANUARY 11 Church Women United Medical Y'an--St Patrick's Montini School-5 to 8 p.m. McHenry Senior Citizens Club Loop Bus Trip-Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank, 8:45 a m JANUARY 12 Lakeland Parks Women's Club Meeting--7:30 p m.-- Lakeland Park Community Club. JANUARY 14 Friendship Club~-Potluck Dinner and Meeting-6 p.m.- First United Methodist Church- Program : Ruth and John Godtfredsen JANUARY 15 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta S i g m a P h i - C h a m p a g n e Brunch. Third Annual Rescue 50 S n o w m o b i l e M a r a t h o n - Information at 385-2095 JANUARY 16 American Legion Auxiliary 4 9 1 - R e g u l a r M e e t i n g - 8 p . m . - McHenry Post Home JANUARY 18 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Bus-Luncheon Tour To CVock Tower Museum & Art M useum at Rockford--Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank at 9: 30 a m JANUARY 19 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Si^ ma Phi- Regular Meeting- Hofctess, Mrs. Lorene Farr. 1J.M.W. General Meefing- Po/.luck Luncheon-12 Noon- First United Methodist Church JANUARY 20 St Margaret Chapter of Nairn -Meeting-St Mary 's Oak Room -7:30 p.m. tL iNUARY 22 NAIM Diocesan Council - Install a^ion Dinner & Meeting- Cloven Hoof, Marengo-Social Hour 2 p.m.-Dinner, 2:30 p.m JANUARY 23 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting-7:30 p.m -East Campus Cafeteria-Installation of Officers-Program: Slides & Talk, "To Communicate is the Beginning" % • JANUARY 24 T H F. O S Dinner & Meetin g--5 :30 p.m. -First United Methodist Church. JANUARY 25 Church Women United Medical Van-St Patrick's Montini School-5 to 8 p.m. JANUARY 28 ^ St Margaret Chapter of Nairn-Cards-St. Mary's Oak Room -7 :30ip.rn. violinist, and Shirley Beers, pianist, representing Crystal Lake Walk-in center. Leonora Bierdeman on piano and Fritz Brochmueller on violin led the audience in carol singing. They, also were from the Crystal Lake Walk-in center. The program opened with selections sung by the Marian Central Catholic school swing choir, under the direction of Mr Mikus. Betsie Evans and Cathy Brown-Gilpin vocalists* accompanied by Barbara Thorson on piano presented iristmas in Song," a group of solo and duet numbers. An invitation is extended to visiting seniors to the centers as well as those who have been living in the area and have not been to one of the walk-in centers. Anyone willing to provide transportation for seniors to any of the centers please call the council office at 338-6075 or 455-2660. IRA Guide'Rules For Singles At PWP Meeting A representative from the Internal Revenue service will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of Parents Without Partners, Smile chapter No. 189. The speaker will give valuable information concerning income taxes, especially rules pertaining to single persons. The meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m.Friday, Jan 6, at the American Legion hall, Oak and Woodstock streets, Crystal Lake All first time guests are urged to attend the orientation session which begins at 8 p.m. There will be socializing, refreshments and dancing following the meeting ther events schMuled in the r future are arts and crafts, bridge lessons, family square dancmg, a smorgasbord dance, bowlArc&pd a family swim. To be eligiEw for membership in P.W.P , a person must be a parent of one or more living children, and single by reason of death, divorce, separation or unmarried. Custody of the children is not a requirement for membership Those in­ terested may call 815-459-5262 for more information, or write p PWP, P.O. Box 165, ystal Lake, 111. 60014. MR. AND MRS. RONDALD D. AKERS WINTER WEDDING-The Rev. Ralph Smith blessed the exchange of vows between Debra Lynn Calkins and Ronald David Akers Saturday, Dec. 13. The First United Methodist church was decorated in a Christmas theme for the 3 o'clock ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Calkins of Wonder Lake and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Martin Akers, also of Wonder Lake. One hundred and twenty guests toasted the bridal couple at Raymond's restaurant in Johnsburg following the mairiage. The groom served with the U.S. Navy and la currently an employee of Woodstock-McHenry Disposal company. The bride to a graduate of McHenry Community high school and to employed as a waitress. The newly weds are making their home in McHenry. Senior Walk-In Center Location: McHenry Moose Lodge, Rt. 120 Times: Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m January 4 Meet and Eat, 11:45 a.m. Painters with Fred Turek, 1 p.m. Handicrafts for non-painters, l p.m - o Spice and seed crafts. January 5 Meet and Eat, 11.45 a.m. Slides by Marilynn Hamilton, "Nauvoo, an Illinois Gem" January 6 Sunshine band rehearsal, 10 a.m. Meet and Eat, 11:45 a.m. Discussion group January 9 Meet and Eat, 11:45 a.m. Fruit basket game January 10 Meet and Eat, 11:45 a.m. Cards and conversation, 1 p.m. January 11 Meet and Eat, 11:45 a.m. Painters with Fred Turek; handicrafts, 1 p.m. HOSPITAL NOTES McHENRY HOSPITAL Harry Walk, Jr. of McHenry was recently admitted as a patient to McHenry hospital. M E M O R I A L H O S P I T A L WOODSTOCK Recent admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock included from Wonder Lake: Sterner Sundin, Mary Iwanski, Helen Komoll „ and Frank Reser Fund-Raising Dance Plans Handled By YES A McHenry county Youth for Easter Seals group has recently been formed. Youth for Easter Seals (YES) is an organization of young people associated with, and supporting the work of, the Easter Seal Therapy center The McHenry County YES group is busy making plans for a Disco Dance-a-thon to be held Feb. 28 at the Woodstock high school Volunteers to help plan this^vent are needed The goal of this organization is to increase youth's awareness of the capabilities and needs of the handicapped and to promote the com­ munity's awareness and un­ derstanding of, the han­ dicapped. Opportunities'will be made for youth to become involved in volunteer service to the handicapped. Also, the YES group will be a valuable resource in raising funds for Easter Seals. For more information, in­ terested persons may call Mrs. Alan Cornue in Woodstock or the Easter Seal Therapy center There's An Answer (bv INoriiian Vinrent Peale and Ruth Staf ford IVale ) W'-mm WSi WE SERVICE ALt MAKES OF COLOR T V 'S & STEREOS CCtVAPtfTI IIME OF COMPLETE AAlTCilAftA ffDWira FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR ZENITH--RCA PANASONIC PRODUCTS McHENRY 3JK-CI979 WONDER LAKE 653-7111 7224 BARNARD MILL ROAD. WONDER tAKE • Pasta lovers will be delighted to know that the stuff really was invented by the Italians, not the Chinese. Thirteenth century Italians were eating pasta long before Marco Polo's famous journey to the Far East and years before his return. JANUARY 31 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma.r Phi-Chapter An­ niversary. FEBRUARY 2 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi-Regular Meeting- Hostess, Mrs. Jean Bialachowski. FEBRUARY 4 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi-Bake Sale. FEBRUARY 4 & 5--~ Annual Conservation Club Ice Fishing Derby. FEBRUARY 8 Church Women United Medical Van-St. Patrick's Montini School-5 to 8 p.m. McHENRY HOSPITAL SECOND SON Sanford and Nancy Shannon of 4903 W. Prairie avenue, McHenry, welcome (heir second son, Michael James, to their home. Michael, the younger brother of Brian, IVt years old, ^as born at McHenry hospital Thursday, Dee; 22, tipping the scales to a healthy 8 lbs. 3 oz. Delighted grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donahue of Appleton, Wis. and Mr. and Mrs. James Shannon of Chicago. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Andrew White of Wonder Lake are the parents of a new baby daughter born Wednesday, Dec 28. IT'S A BOY! Proud grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald M.v Freund of McHenry, announce the birth of a new grandson, Todd James Freund. The 7 lb. 12 oz. baby boy measured 19 inches at the time of his arrival Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10:52 a.m. He is the first child of Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Freund, R.R. 3, Box V52, Marquette, Chillicothe, II. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Waterman of Woodstock. The baby's mother is the former Karen Waterman. A man of fifty is responsi­ ble for his face. -Edwin M. Stanton. Sees The Dark Side Q. I'm a man who has had all kinds of problems since the day j was born. My biggest problems always have been fear, anxiety, worry and seeing nothing but the dark side of everything. But worst of them all, I always think of suicide as being the only correct way out of my misery. Please help for I know I'm wrong and need to change my attitude and my way of thinking. I realize it but don't know how to go about it. A. You did not have problems since the day you were born-no baby has problems. Rather, you developed the problems. You determine what you are, and you can shake off the fear which you yourself developed. The way to do it is to believe and affirm that God is with you, helping, guiding, protecting, and that there is nothing to be afraid of. If you really-and we mean really-cultivate that attitude, your fear will diminish and courage will increase. But you've got to believe this and practice it. We have a booklet, You Can Overcome Any Problem, which has helped others with questions such as yours, and a copy of it is on its way to you. Anyone wishing a free copy may receive one by writing to us in care of Box 500, Pawling, NY 12564. Cutting Family Out Of The WUI? Q. Would it be right to cut some of your family out of your will? A part of my family has been quite unfair to me. I am not an^n-v with them, but I have been terribly hurt by their harsh words and treatment. I won't want to do the wrong thing, but I just wonder what to do. I believe you can help me. A. In making a will you are deciding what to do with your property after your death. Naturally your family should come first in making a disposition of your assets. The hurts and slights of this mortal life are not carried over into the afterlife. So, we suggest that you rise above all such things and make your decisions on the basis of forgiveness. This will, we believe, bring you peace of mind, for you will have done the right thing. ** Ready To Give Up Q. I feel I can't stand much more trouble. I'm about to start on my second divorce. My husband lives with another woman and comes to see me sometimes. I have four children and am 38 years old. He is 30. Is the difference in our ages the problem, or what? I have so many problems I am ready to give up. I feel like Qod has given me all the pain and hurt. I go to church and ask Him to save our marriage. I am very lonely and unhappy and can't make ends meet. If you have an answer, please advise me. I sure need it. , A. Your question indicates an emotional upset in which rational thinking is not fully operating. The first thing to do is get calm and think out the problem. And don't blame God. He didn't do it. Perhaps if you were more urbane, peaceful and self-controlled your husband wouldn't live with another woman. The difference in your ages does not need to be a problem. If you are about to have a second divorce you had better do something about yourself, because there is a pattern involved that can repeat itself, which indeed it is now doing. If there is something you would like to ask Dr. and Mrs. Peale to discuss in this column,write to them in care of Box 500, Pawling, NY 12564. If you would like to talk directly with a prayer partner, call Prayer Line (212 ) 481-1050. Reduced long-distance rates are in effect nights and weekends. What lust One Person Can Do Ellen O'Meara, Prison Reformer When Ellen O'Meara talks about prison reform, her words have a ring of authenticity. In organized crime for seven years, she served three years in New York's Bedford Hills prison. Once boss of a "steal-to- order" ring netting $250,000 a year, she now works with State Senator Karen Burstein on bills to equalize the treatment of prisoners. "I couldn't have come this far without Senator Burstein and Senator Carol Bellamy," says Ms. O'Meara. "I have this whole new life now and I owe it all to them. I feel like I've been reborn." After she left prison in 1974, Ellen O'Meara did office work, considered selling real estate, but found she was returning every few days to Bedford Hills to visit friends and plan prison ANNOUNCEMENT. R. A. Stueben has retired from the practice of law and has closed his office. DIAL A PRAYER 385-1234 activities Through her growing involvement in legal reform, she met Senator Burstein, long a champion of prison reform. Ever since, the two have - worked together, with Senator Bellamy The three have researched and actively sup­ ported parole reformers. "Justice does not have blindfolds," Ms. O'Meara in­ sists. "The judge knows. A person should not be treated any differently because of g e o g r a p h i c a l l o c a t i o n , economic situation or color of skin." She speaks to church, civic and political groups over the state, stressing the in­ credible difference in sentences for prisoners committing identical crimes in different parts of the state. "Ellen is extraordinary," says Senator Burstein. "She violates so many people's notions of what a prisoner is, and makes them come to grips &. with the human being." Do you deal in stereotypes" Or do you seek to encounter the human being behind them? Snob Rule A democracy is a coun­ try in which everyone has an equal right to feel superior to the other fellow. -Tribujtie, Chicago. But Honest A yawn is bad man­ ners, but it's an honest opinion. -Record, Columbia* S.C.