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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 19 Oct 1979, p. 2

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SWf. PAGE 2 - PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY. OCTORKR It. 1»T« , . . . . . . I <cA/[o&.t[y Newcomers Have Full r > , _ _ j Mission Team Has Busy Time When the U.M.W. mission team of the First United Methoidst church of McHenry met for its October meeting, it had a very busy agenda. With work just completed on » the Fall Bazaar, running again Oct. 20, from lO a^m. to 2 p.m., they began discussing a Holiday Botique demon­ stration, to be presented at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the church. Circles will meet at noon, and members are urged to invite friends and neighbors to the demonstration at 1:30 p.m. The U.M.W. will sponsor a "Shop and Share" program on Monday, Nov. 19, Tuesday, Nov. 20 and Wednesday, Nov. 21, to benefit the building fund. These are exceptionally good dates, as they just precede Thanksgiving. Shopping cer­ tificates will be available from circle members- and -at the church office, and it is hoped that relatives and friends will participate and help to make this a successful venture for the building fund. Reservations for the Elgin district annual meeting must be made by Oct. 25. This meeting will be at Crystal Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. World Community Day celebration, sponsored by Church Women United will be Friday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic church, Oak street and Route 176, Crystal Lake and the topic is "This Community: U.S.A." The next meeting at the U.M.W. mission team will be Monday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. OCLCLL l Schedule, New Members MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL ZOPP OUTDOOR CEREMONY - Tammy Marie Finger, formerly of McHenry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fluger, former owners of Don's Dairy Frost, and Michael Zopp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zopp, Springbrook, Wis., were married Sept. 29, on a hill, overlooking a lake at the bride's parents' resort in Trego, Wis. James Bethel, Spooner Wis., officiated at the 4:30 p.m. ceremony, for whichthe service was written by the bride and groom. Fifty guests attended, and guitar music provided an -appropriate background. A reception was held in the lodge on the resort grounds. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Henry Smith, McHenry, and the late Henry Smith. The couple will be making their home in Springbrook, Wis. Holds Finance Drive President Carol Sek, left, and newly appointed publications chairperson, Joyce Mazzoni, of the Woodstock-McHenry League [ of Women Voters, exchange information on the planning for the final phases of the league's finance drive. Members of the league will make personal follow-up calls on area residents and businesses who have preveiously supported the League of Women Voters in its effort to promote informed citizen participation in government. The League of Women Voters, which has been active in this community for over 32 years, has been described as a catalytic agent, strengthening the ties between citizen and government. Members give thousands of hours of skill and devotion to let people know, make people care and help people act. To continue its work, the league needs financial support from the community. Members are making plans to approach area residents and businesses who have been former supporters of the league. Last year's calendar in­ cluded the following activities: A study of the feasibility of the formation of a park system in McHenry, which led to the sponsorship of an open forum on park planning in McHenry (net results, the eventual ap­ pointment of a director of McHenry parks and Recreation and work on a swimming pool and recreation sites in Knox park, begin next spring). A two-month study of com­ petency-based education and its application in the schools of our communities. Study and examination of land resources within McHenry county and the role of public bodies involved in land use policies, including review of the proposed amendment to the county Zoning Ordinance. Go-see tour (for the public) of McHenry county college. Last summer, the league was part of a pilot, project in the county to test juvenile court watching techniques. This winter, members and others Mclteary Drapery & Carpet Co. 1253 N. Green Street McHenry, IL 60050 PHONE: (S15) 385-7531 Senior Walk-In Center Meals are served Monday through Friday at the McHenry Walk-In center beginning at 11:45 a.m. reservations must be made by 1:30 p.m. the day before at 385-8260. The menu for the week of Oct. 22 through Oct. 26 is as follows: Oct. 22: FOOTBALL REPLAY DAY - Hamburger- vegetable soup, cnackers, peaches and cottage cheese salad, chocolate chip cookies and milk. Oct. 23: Chicken loaf, cranberry sauce, baked potatoes, peas and carroty rye bread, fruit ambrosia and milk. Oct. 24: UNITED NATIONS DAY - Liver with onions, scalloped potatoes, green beans, French bread, canned peaches and milk. Oct. 25: Fruit cocktail, macaroni and cheese, harvest salad, broccoli, crisp bread slices, peanut bars and milk. Oct. 26: Pork chop suey, noodles and rice, buttered green peas, bran muffins, mixed fruit and milk. will begin an eight-month period of regularly "observing- juvenile proceedings in McHenry county. Finally, during the remainder of Oc­ tober, the Woodstock-McHenry league will be demonstrating a model energy efficient house in shopping centers, libraries and schools. During the October monthly meeting of the Town and Country Newcomers' club, it was mentioned that a number of new members have joined the club during the fall membership drive. The push for reoruitment will conlcude at the N<jy. 13 meeting, which is the deadline for inclusion in the Newcomers' membership directory-club calendar. Membership chairman Nancy John has contacted prospective members, encouraged them in club activities, and, this past week, hosted a new member- prospective member coffee at her home. Newsletter editor Shari Weakman was commended for the interesting format o| the club's monthly bulletin. Mrs. Weakman reminded members to contact her with any in­ formation to be included in the newsletter. Ways and Means chair­ person, Chris Sonnichsen yielded the floor to two reports by Silent Auction chairman Marilyn Bisiewicz-and fashion show chairperson Pat Pr- zetacznik. Mrs. Przetacznjk, her co-chairman Sandy Howell and--decorations chairperson Mrs. Sonnichsen, have com­ pleted JliUCb. necessary plan­ ning for this charitable event. This fund-raising dessert fashion show, benefitting the McHenry township Fire Protection district, will be held May 5, at Crescent Bay Lan­ ding. Two relatively new club members, Judy White and Ginny Hague, both of Glacier Ridge, will add their talents to the steering committee of this project. Social chairperson Paula Ekstrom asked club members to volunteer as hostesses and committee members for various club meetings, coffees, and social events. This request met with excellent response. Saturday, Oct. 20 was selected as the date for the club's annual Frank' n' Stein" party, a casual social for members and guests: A three-person com­ mittee was selected to coor­ dinate this event. Another unique activity had its inception at the October meeting. The president outlined the concept of a woman's monthly or bi­ monthly luncheon-tour. This project, entitled the "Out-To- Lunch-Bunch" is open to members and non-members and will concentrate on fellowship, and visits to local areas of interest. .. . __ Other coining attractions in the club year include the Christmas cookie and or­ nament exchange, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Przetacznik. Members are , looking forward to at­ tending this evening of sharing holiday recipes with one another. After the festivities, those attending will be able to take home an assortment "to share with their family In January, the second an­ nual husbands only "Super Bowl Sunday" activity will take place. In February, a couples' dinner excursion to a local restaurant is planned, and a Couples Bowling night in March. After the business portion of the meeting, program vice- president Sandy Young in­ troduced representative from Commonwealth Edison com­ pany who spoke at length on energy conservation in the home. The speaker thoroughly covered-the subject and gave.. much information to those in attendance. Finally, Marily Bisiewicz gave her final call for items to be donated to the club's "Silent Auction" which will take the place of the program for the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's. Club members are asked to bring one or more homemade, homebaked or handmade items to be auc­ tioned with written bids. A variety of things, including baked items, as well as plants and ceramic and needlecraft or other bazaar type articles will be accepted. Anyone unable to contribute is still encouraged to atend to do some early Christmas shoppping, or to surprise the family with homemade fudge. All proceeds from this event will be used for future club events. Mrs. Bisiewicz may be contacted for more details. For more information about any Newcomer activity or inquiry about membership, please contact Mrs. Joseph John or drop in at any club activity. twm :• . m October Leaders of the benefit, "An Evening in October", prepare for the program to raise funds for McHenry county Catholic education. All ticket sales go to the fond since the dinner on Oct 2Mb underwritten by a private contribution. Committee members are, from left, the Rev. Karl Gauss, director of Catholic Education; Mrs. James Schars, Crystal Lake; and John Harding, Woodstock. (Don Peasley Photography) The Most Rev. Arthur J. directly into the investment IFNeiny Catholic -bishop-of--corpus oLihe fonndation^ since ••••If elkA _tt *- - • _ •-- -• •• Rockford, will be_ the .honored guest at the McHenry county Catholic education benefit banquet to be held Oct. 27 at the Crescent Bay Landing. The event entitled, "An Evening in October", will gather together leading individuals from all over the county to com­ memorate the work of the McHenry County Catholic Education Foundation. All money $100-a-plate raised from the dinner will go all .expenses are ..being' un­ derwritten by a group of private banefactors. "The October banquet represents 100 percent donation to the Foundation," Father Karl Ganss, director of the en­ dowment, said today, as he announced some tickets till available. The McHenry County Catholic Education foundation v was established 6 years ago to provide alternate funding for the county's parochial schools and religious education "programs-.-- Currently,- -the foundation is funding seven Catholic elementary schools; Marian Central Catholic high school, Woodstock; 16 religious education programs (CCD); a program of special religious education for the handicapped, and several continuing education programs. However with inflation and the spiralling cost of teacher's salaries, there is a need to revitalize the foundation, as is the goal of the upcoming October benefit. . . t nt Set Holiday Boutique Wed In St. John's St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg, was the setting for the Oct. 13 exchange of vows between the former Donna Marie Pritchard and Bill Adams, 3706 W. Clover, McHenry. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Prit­ chard, 4412 N. Mapleleaf drive, McHenry. Victor Adams and Maxine Wright are the parents of the groom. Father Leo Bartel celebrated the 3 p.m. guitar Mass, and attendants were April Stewart, Judy and Mary Pritchard, Helen Farley and Sharon Adams. Groomsmen were Dale Adams, Sam Salveggio, Mike Pritchard, Dave Walter and Chester Grandt. Bill Bariek and Tom Thompson served as ushers. - After the ceremony, a reception was held for the couple, attended by 185 guests, at T.C. Spirits. The newly married couple planned a cruise to Bermuda as a wedding trip, and will live in McHenry upon their return. Both are graduates of McHenry Community high school. Guild Sponsors Party St. Patrick's Ladies' guild is sponsoring a Dessert card party at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.- 24, -in - the church hall. There will be table prizes and other, awards and all proceeds will go to assist the Catholic Education fund of the parish. The public is invited. St. Patrick's Ladies guild will meet a 1 p.m. for an executive board meeting, Monday, Oct. 29, in library. attend. the McHenry public Any member may Jill Theis, Cindy Rupp, Judy Zid and Leith Honning, all of McHenry, admire some of the holiday items that will be for sale at the Mental Health Resource league annual fall Fashion Show and Boutique. On Monday, Nov. 5, a White liu . .. . Elenhant silent auction'wiil-hp __Home for the Holidays is biepnant silent auction wilt be the themF for this year's Country Couture fashion-show held in conjunction with the Ladies' guild meeting at 1 p.m. in St. Patrick's hall. This is always a fun thing, so each person should start thinking about what trinkets she will bring. and boutique, sponsored by the Mental Health Resource league for McHenry county. The show will be held on Monday, Oct. 22, at The Barn in Barrington. The fashion show boutique Living Room Elegance ... Family Room infor­ mality. 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DINNERS FROM$5.75 COMPLEMENTARY SNACKS AT COCKTAIL TIME-4 PM to 6 PM THURSDAY SPECIAL ALL ITALIAN FIESTA BUFFET *6.50 PER PERSON FRIDAY SPECIAL BAYOU SEAFOOD PLATTER PIANO-BAR ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS FULL GOURMET MENU LAVISH SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM DINNER FROM 3:00 PM CLOSED MON. TUES. Except for Reserved Group Parties RESERVATION INFORMATION 815-385-8899 BANQUETS 815-385-5508 3309 CHAPEL HILL - McHENRY, IL has become a popular shopping place over .the past few years. Jill Theiaand LyndaStaxen,co- chairmen, are confident that the boutique this year will be the best ever. League mem­ bers have been attending workshops all summer and fall, and they have created the largest assortment of hand­ crafted items eyer to be offered at the boutique. Carrying out the "Home for the Holidays" theme, there are lovely decorations for the home. Christmas items include wreaths and tree skirts, jolly Santa aprons and place mats, stuffed angels and mantle swags, tree ornaments and children's items. Also featured are placemats and coasters, stuffed pumpkins and other fall decorations. There will be a large number of gift items, from inexpensive sewing caddies and homemade mini-breads to large stuffed toys and embroidered shirts. The boutique opens promptly at 10:30 Another popular gift item that will be available at the fashion show is the league's "Holiday Ad Idea Book". All ladies attending, will receive a complimentary copy of this book. - It contains recipes, decorating ideas, and gift suggestions. Erttra copies * of this book will be available for a fee. They are perfect for those last minute grab bag gifts, teachers' presents, or as a little token for the holiday hostess. Anyone unable to attend the fashion show may purchase a copy of this book by contacting Suzanne Beam at 385-5682. Commander Tells County American Legion Meetings County Commander Joe Kaltwasser has announced that the Oct. 25 meeting of the American Legion will be hosted by Huntley American Legion post 673 and will start at 8 p.m. All McHenry county council officers and committee chairmen are urged to be present and all posts should have at least one represen­ tative at all county council meetings. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Other dates to remember are the Oct. 21 American Legion 11th District meeting at 2 p.m. in St. Charles, and the Oct. 28 Second Division American Legion meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Wauconda. • • * • The . keenest punish­ ment is to ignore a man who tries to insuh you. !r>. \̂l\loJtcfl fot tflE 1979 ZPuIrCia of ttiz. <Jon (lfixL±tma± Jlinzj Open ing Oc tober 29 Mil M & fvt BODY SH0PPE f ' '• f CIO' ' • I r 1 (< i r 1 n a 111 • H U 385-5690 2908 Wes t R te . 120 McHenry . m i l e eas t o f b r i dge

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