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PAGE • - PLAINDEALER Festivities Mark 120th Year For Courthouse-Jail Another historic moment in the life of Woodstock's Old Courthouse and Jail will be celebrated over the Feb. 3 weekend when festivities mark" the 120th anniversary of the complex. 4 This date signifies the official completion announcement of the courthouse. • Anniversary festivities will begin Friday, Feb. 3, at noon, with the placing of the National Register of Historic Places plaque on the building. Senator JaCk Schaffer, Congressman Robert McClory, Rep. Bruce Waddell, former State Comptroller George Lindberg and County Clerk Vernon Kays will be among those joining Cliff Ganschow, owner of the Old Courthouse and Jail, for*, this event. The plaque signifies recognition by the federal Department of the Interior of the national importance of this landmark building. Feb. 3 also marks the opening of a special exhibit in the courtroom of early photographs of Woodstock dating from the 1840's. Another important exhibit to be featured will be several dozen art drawings by District 200 school children of the v01d Courthouse and Jail. Both exhibits will continue throughout the month. The historical photographic exhibit will also then form the nucleus of an unique permanent ar­ chitectural exhibit center Which is being planned for the Courtroom. On Sunday, Feb. 5, George and Gerry Armstrong will appear in a concert of Anglo- American folk songs and ballads at 4 p.m. in the cour­ troom. Tickets are available at all stores in the Old Courthouse and Jail coihplex and also at the door. The Old Courthouse was designed by John Mills Van Osdel, the pioneer. Chicago architect whose oiner well known buildings include Chicago's Ogden House (1837), Rush Medical college (1844) and Tremont House (1877). The years between 1850 and 1870, when the McHenry county courthouse was built, were the most active in Van Osdel's career and from his ar­ chitectural plans came the first Palmer House, McCormick Block, Second Presbyterian Church and the Old Chicago Court House. Woodstock's jail, built thirty years after the courthouse, once housed Eugene V. Debs. The famous labor leader and socialist was jailed here after the Pullman strikes of the late 1800's. Debs later said that it was during his stay iij Wood­ stock jail that . he became converted to socialism, and he then formed the Socialist party and was its presidential can­ didate in the 1900 presidential election. Among Debs visitors in Woodstock Jail were Little Nellie Bly, famous for her trip around the world; and Kfer Hardie, the British labor leader. EVERYONE GROWS - "Everyone Grows" is the theme of banners that will be hanging in St. John's church Jan. 29. The large banner is made up of individual squares designed by each family. Students, from left, Joyce Kennebeck, Patti Haag and Tom Lester are getting the banner ready for hanging. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Ringwood News 385-8037 653-9262 728-0343 During the week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 4, St. John's school will be participating in a ational celebration of Catholic hools' week. Under the theme of "Catholic Schools: Everyone Grows," the school has designed a variety of ac­ tivities to demonstrate how it has grown There is an ex­ citement for learning in school that students and teachers want to share within the community. A special Mass will be celebrated Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. for all families in St. John's school and those interested in Catholic education. Open house will follow the Mass. A special open house will be held for grandparents of the children attending St. John's school Feb. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. Overview System Is If you are puzzled by legal terminology and confused about what your legal rights really are, McHenry County college has a class to help. Attorney Richard Kelly teaches the class, "Law for Everyday Living", which is a broad overview of the legal system and a chance to learn the vocabulary which often makes understanding the law difficult The course will cover everything from the new Illinois divorce laws to estate planning. Participants will iearn how to file their own suits in small claims court and will also hear a guest lecturer explain laws relating to buying Of Legal Offered c, and selling real estate, Kelly said. The law as it relates to debtors and creditors, con­ tracts, commercial papers, and sales will also be covered in the class which Kelly says is a good introduction to the law for someone who is planning to be involved with some legal work. The court system and criminal law will also be covered in the course along with learning constitutional rights. The class meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Lundahl Junior high school in Crystal Lake The ten week long class begins Jan. 31. Information or registration for the course is available by telephoning the college. Gorski Clan Meets TV's Gilligan After a long bout with ton- silitis and the chicken-pox, Tina is getting back to normal. While talking with the reporter, there came a knock on the door and the visitor asked if this was the residence of the Gorski family. With that she received the most beautiful bouquet of spring flowers. From whom? It must be a very understanding secret admirer. We also found out that they, the whole Gorski family, had gotten to meet "Gilligan", Bob Denver this past fall while out to supper. He bought all six children ice cream, and one of the cast came out to Ringwood to visit with the family. Dave Christopher returned home last weekend, after spending 3 weeks in Colorado. Dave was employed to groom cattle for the Denver livestock show. He visited with former residents of our area, Randy Scott and Warren and Marguerite Vandagriff. 'Twas a work and fun filled 3 weeks. Marge Evans is recuperating at home now and appreciated all the visitors and doers while in the hospital. She had the flu complicated with pneumonia. Phone calls and visitors are welcome. Glad you're back in the swing of things, Marge, even though not full time as yet. NEWSNEEDED Folks this is your column, help it. These reporters are just as busy as you are and you are the only one that knows you have done something special or had special, company, so call one of the above numbers and let them know what's hap­ pening. The church benefits from this oqlumn, not the reporters. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Scott Silzeron Feb. 1 and Feb. 4 we find George Joslin and Sheryl Linn Sonnemaker celebrating another year. On Feb. 5 We find Wayne Brennan celebrating his natal year with Leonard Ackerman, Sr., adding another year. Happy Birthday to all of you wonderful people. ANNIVERSARIES We find Bob and Lor Brennan adding another year of wedded bliss Feb. 3. Happy an­ niversary you two and we hope you have many more years of happiness. THINGS TO REMEMBER Every Sunday -- Ringwood church -Church services-9:15 a.m. Every Sunday-Ringwood church -Church school--9:45 a.m. "Vegimals" are cloth toys for children. They resemble vegetables, are cuddly, machine washable and fire- resistant. Photo Starting at 95 including shirt You supply the color slide or print...we'll supply the per­ sonalized keepsake shirt. tof tJv° * !te< ' e*e °* of _\e knuth' P.O. 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MARENGO FEDERAL SAVINGS and loan association FSLiC 200 East Grant Highway * Marengo, III. 568-7258 118 Cass, Woodstock. II. 338 2900 4400 W. Rt. 120 McHenry , II. 344-1900 A SI00,000,000.00 Mutual Association wrving McHenry County sines 192S. Challenge Of Children Met Through New Course If your pre-school and school age children are becoming a real challenge, a class which McHenry County college is offering ~ in parenting techniques may help. The class titled "Exploring Parenthood", will meet Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the nursery schopl facilities at Marerifcb Com­ munity high school. j In order-to encourage parents with ydUng children to attend the class, the college is providing free child care service for up to two children for each person who enrolls. The children will be cared for by high school students enrolled in the high school's child development classes. Meanwhile, their parents and others interested in learning more about being a parent will explore different theories of child raising and discuss the physical, mental and social development of children. ' Problem solving and discipline will be one area covered in the course which will be taught by Kathleen Gengenbacher, who teaches child development for the high school. Current trends and - FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1S78 theories of child development will be covered and the class participants will decide what they want the course to cover. Expectant parents and parents of children of all ages would also benefit from the class, Mrs. Gengenbacher em­ phasizes. The class meets for twelve weeks beginning Feb. 2. One may register by phone -by calling McHenry County college o(r may register in person on campus. Coining Right Out A woman called her laundry to report that she had received six pair of men's sox in her bundle. I'm not even married," the woman said. "We're sorry." said the laundromat clerk, "we'll send a man out right awe Every Tuesday-9:30 a.m - Bible study-Parscnage Every Wednesday-Choir practice-7 p.m.-Ringwood church DIAL-A-PRAYER 1-385-1234 I TAX FACTS | To prevent delay of tax refunds, taxpayers should make sure their addresses and Social Security numbers on their returns are correct and legible. Taxpayers who have moved since filing their tax returns should inform both the U.S. Postal Service and the IRS Service center where they filed their return of the new address. Otherwise, any refund due might not reach its destination. To insure accurate addresses and Social Security numbers, the taxpayer should use the peel-off label attached to his or her tax package. The taxpayer can make any name, address or Social Security number corrections right on the label. 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Will oar groundhog friend see his shadow February 2nd indicating six more weeks of winter? Fill out the below entry blank [also available in store], indicating yes he will, or no he won't, and have a chance to win a Marantz 1090 integrated Amp. All those who make the correct guess will be ble for the drawing to held at 8 p.m. February 2nd. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Make Your Entry and Have a Chance To Win A 1090 Integrated Amp [Entry Blanks Available In Store Also] 'Entry Blank* Name Address Phone . Age • Yes He Will DNo He Won't Om Entry per perm. Mart be If yn or elder. Sound Advice 338-0565 j 225 Main Woodstock