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\ PLAINDEALER -FRIDAY. DECEMBER 21,1979 r (Community Calendar -Wheelchair Dance • • > ' * ' ' The above picture shows a group of the Fox Ridge Women's club families and residents of Cares tod Professional Care center singing Christmas carols, accompanied by Mrs. Michael (Carol) Hart man at the piano. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD The Fox Ridge Women's club planned this year's annual children's Christmas party with a different ap­ proach, and combined it with a service project. The families were included and joined residents of Carestoel Professional Care center Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. for a wheelchair dance. Mary Waterson, of Carestoel, assisted in co­ ordinating the affair, with party co-chairpersons, Mrs. Dave (Nancy) Hershelman and Mrs. Ron (Judy) Bell. Other members con­ tributing ideas and plans included Mrs. Tony (Jan) Cortez, Mrs. Ed. (Ar- minette) Miller, Mrs. Tom (Margaret) Williams, Mrs. Art (Carol) Keevil, Mrs. Ron (Dora) Lindemann, Mrs. George (Donna) VanLiere, Mrs. Jim (Elaine) Wayman and Mrs. Gary (Patti) Castle. Tiny macrame wreaths, made by the members' children, were pinned on each of the eighty or ninety residents as an ornamental name tag. An orchestra, consisting of ten teenage boys from the area, provided a variety of sentimental melodies for the dancing. The freshment table was beautifully decorated and featured a three-tiered Santa cake, made by Nancy Hershelman. Christmas carolling around the piano ended this memorable occasion, and left everyone with the true spirit of Christmas. Circle Enjoys Luncheon Amid the rush and bustle of the holiday season, members of the Marcia Mary Ball Circle of the First United Methodist church, and their guests, enjoyed a very delicious Christmas luncheon on their regular meeting day in December, and spent a most delightful and relaxing afternoon visiting and reminiscing. A total of eighteen members and guests in attendance at noon were welcomed by hostess, Lyda Radisch. The annual Christmas luncheon for the Circle is always a gala and much awaited event. Ann Demke offered Grace, and then everyone really enjoyed the luncheon. Several very interesting articles were read, but no business was conducted, as this event is strictly social, giving everyone a chance to visit. It was a very pleasant "breather" from the everyday routine. It also gave the ladies a chance to "peek" at the new Sanctuary under con­ struction, which is progressing so nicely the congregation hopes to hold Christmas Sunday services there. The next Circle meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 8 at noon at the church. Gertrude Anderson will be the hostess and will serve dessert and coffee. Members are requested to bring their own sandwiches. Plans for 1980 will be discussed, and a date set for the starting of the Craft club for bazaar projects. Go First Class For New Year's Eve! THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT CRESCENT BAY LANDING Special New Year's Eve Party BEGINS AT 9 PM *In Our Lounge* From 7 pm to 10 pm Hear and Meet Song Stylist Roberta Benet * And Then In Our Saton * - From 10 until ? Dance to the Music of the Hit Vegas Act "Chicago Section" Featuring DIANNE MARIE •SUPERB DINING* •OPEN BAR THROUGHOUT* •GALA FAVORS* * AND SONGS BY SASHA* All Inclusive s35 PERSON (RESERVATIONS BEGIN AT 9 PM) NEW YEAR'S EVE OPEN DINNER From 5 to 7 pm. from our regular mtflu MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY PHONE 185-8899 3309 N. Chapel Hill Rd. McHenry 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 Dec. 24 through Dec. 28 is as follows: Dec. 24 and 25: MERRY DECEMBER 22 Moose lodge 691- Children's Christmas party, 2 to 4 p.m. DECEMBER 28 Marriage Encounter community night-home of Gary and Judy Garde, 7:45 p.m. JANUARY 3 Veterans of World War I- McHenry Barracks 1315-- Meeting at McHenry Post 491-American Legion home- -Ringwood road, 2 p.m. JANUARY 7 McHenry Womans club Board meeting-City hall, 10 a.m. Ruth Circle of First United Methodist church-meeting at home of Daisy Wildhagen, at noon. U.M.W. Mission Team- Executive committee meeting--9 a.m., First United Methodist church parlor. JANUARY 8 Newcomers club, monthly meeting-home crafts~St. Paul's Episcopal church, 7:30 p.m. Marcia Mary Ball Circle meeting, noon-First United Methodist church parlor- hostess, Gertrude Anderson JANUARY 10 Priscilla Circle meeting, 9:30 a.m.-First United Methodist church parlor, Lakeland Park Women's club meeting, 7:30 p.m.- Lakeland Park community house, 1717 N. Sunset avenue. JANUARY 12 Newcomers club-Dinner for Eight-New England themes-homes of various members, 8 p.m. JANUARY 16 Fox Ridge Women's club- Cast Your Horoscope, by Jan Cortez~at regular monthly meeting. Newcomers club, morning coffee-Faith Presbyterian church, 9:30 a.m. JANUARY 17 United Methodist Women- General meeting, noon- potluck--First United Methodist church. JANUARY 19 Fox Ridge Women's club- couples tobaggoning & buffet-home of George and Donna Van Liere. JANUARY 20 Newcomers club-Super Bowl Sunday~for men only- call Paula Ekstrom for details. JANUARY 21 T.H.E.O.S.-Dinner, 5:30 p.m., at restaurant-evening of fellowship at First United Methodist church parlor. CHRISTMAS-ALL SITES CLOSED. Dec. 26: Baked chicken, noodles, spinach, wheat bread, plum hermits, milk. Dec. 27: Mock drumsticks, creamed potatoes, peas- mushrooms, muffins, chocolate chip cookies, milk. Dec. 28:Steakum sand­ wiches, baked potatoes, cream corn, tossed salad, angel food cake, milk. Hand washing? White vinegar i n t h e r i n s e w a t e r w i l l c u t d o w n r i n s i n g . Dr. John F. Kelly OPTOMtTRIST is hereby retiring from practice. And takes pleasure in announcing that his practice will be assumed by Dr. Daniel I. Jannotta Dr. Robert 1. Peterson OPTOMETRISTS 4306-D W. Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry, II. Optonclric Association 305-7930 AH recoils aid patient information remain available. - v ---- • V ' • r - . , However much other holiday customs may vary from country to country, there's one item sure to be found at Christmas festivities throughout the world: Cookies and cakes to delight children and adults alike. The tradition of holiday baking is as old as the grains themselves. Bread was thougKHo be a gift of the gods and harvest festivals of thanksgiving were common among an­ cient peoples who celebrated the winter solstice in December. European fer­ tility cults used wheat and specially baked, cakes and breads in ceremonies to enhance the fertility of the soil. The spread of Christianity saw many ofw0ese rites obliterated, but others were blended into the Christmas celebration and took on Christian themes. In a Ukranian custom with roots In the pagan past, for example, a sheaf of wheat Is brought into the home on Christmas eve by the head of the household. The wheat, called the "forefather", symbolizes the first an­ cestors who worked the land. "Kutya", boiled wheat with honey and poppyseed, is blessed and served to the family and, in an ancient tradition, the father throws a spoonful against the ceiling to express thanksgiving. (Research, unfortunately, casts no light on the no-doubt equally ancient tradition in Which mothers or daughters clean up the mess?) In Ireland, the Gaelic name for Christmas eve, "Oidhche na ceapairi", means "Night of Cakes", a recognition of the Irish, Scottish and English custom of baking cakes for each member of the family on that night. The French "pain caiendeau" is a holiday bread, divided into four quarters: One portion must be given to a poor person before the rest can be eaten. Another special Christmas bread, made with raisins, almond butter, sugar and wheat flour, is the German "christstollen". Christmas cookies span the spectrum from the simple wheat cakes of St. Nicholas in Russia to the Spanish "dulces de - almendra", made of sugar, flour, egg whites, almonds and other spices. The "weihnachtsgeback" of Austria, Germany and Switzerland are cookies and 1 .u 1 pastries for the holiday season, some of which may not be eaten until the Christmas tree comes down. In South America and Mexico, "bunuelos", crisp white-flour pastries ac­ companied by syrup or honey * are a Christmas tradition. Another holiday item with a Latin flavor is the "hallaca" of Venezuela, a chopped meat pie in a corn crust. One of the more unusual Christmas delicacies discovered is the English "King's Cake", baked on Epiphany in honor of the three wise men of the East who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. A coin is baked into the cake dough and the lucky one who finds the coin is "king" of the feast. In more ways than one, Christmas cakes and cookies are a rich tradition. Trim Tree With Party There's An Answer Christmas abounds with a wealth of traditional ac­ tivities. So many cheery customs which provide the perfect setting for con­ viviality and good eating. Take the three-trimming ritual, for instance. This annual activity is so much more fun if you have people in to help and feature some delicious goodies, too. This year, why not invite a flock of friends over for a festive tree trimming party, complete with good things to eat. You'll be sure to create the most artful Christmas tree ever. Chocolate Sugar Cookies fit right into the' holiday spirit. These treats are rich with the taste of chocolate, a flavor which appeals to everyone. Before baking, cut the dough out in the shape of traditional Christmas themes, like trees and Santa Clauses. Festoon them with white frosting and you'll have cookies that are daz­ zling Christmas jewels. These cookies can be made in advance and stored in a plastic container that keeps them fresh throughout the holiday season. These sweets will be gobbled up as soon as you bring them out, but save a few for placing on the tree. Simply make a hole with a skewer and thread some ribbon of hanging. Voila - an old-fashioned ornament that's good enough to eat. Put some spice into your tree-trimming party with Merry Christnas i A Happy New Year FOXHOLE PIZZERIA will be open on Christmas Eve Day from 11 A.M. to 7 PH. CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY • 'V. (by Norman Vincent IVhIc and R n tli Stafford I Vale) Holiday Spice Cookies. Youngsters and adults alike will love their delicate flavor, accented with cin­ namon, nutmeg And cloves. These delicacies can also be cut out in yuletide shapes with the aid of plastic cookie cutters. Reaching up to adorn those tall evergreen bran­ ches can make folks mighty thirsty. Steaming cups of hot chocolate fill the bill on that score. CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES 2',2 cups unsifted all- purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder >/4 teaspoon salt 2 squares (2 ounces) un­ sweetened chocolate , 1 cup butter or margaine 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Melt chocolate over hot, not boiling water, cool. In a small mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Cover. Chill 2 to 4 hours. Divide dough into quarters. Place one-quarter dough on lightly floured board. Ref­ rigerate remaining dough/ Roll chilled dough to V4 inch thickness; cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree F oven 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from sheet Overweight and still gaining Q. I'm forty pounds overweight and still gaining. I don't seem to be able to control myself. I've been prayed for, taken diet pills, attempted diets. You name it, I've tried it. I'm desperate. Please try to understand my need and help me. A. We understand your need, all right. And we also un­ derstand the reason for your failure. You are thinking "I can't" instead of "I can". You might practice a formula' successfully used by a friend of mine: "I needlean +1 will equals I did." Ea?nothing between meals, ever; no nibbling. Then leave off dessert at the next meal and see how proud you feel. Knock off bread at the next meal as well as dessert. And in time you will get really proud of yourself. Then, as you watch your weight go down, you will start boasting to everyone. You will enjoy your new-found mastery immensely. And will you feel good when you lose that bulging feeling! I know. I've been through it. We are sending you our booklet, Live Longer and Better, which is free to any reader of this column. Write to us at Box 500, Pawling, N.Y., 12564. Not worry? Q. I am a separated parent, a mother with 5 children to support. I work for the State and receive no income from my husband. My oldest son works and helps with finances, but I know he desires to be free of having to help support his brothers and sisters. My neighbors have big fine cars, home, clothes and rich furnishings. I have only wall-to-wall children and the bare items of necessity. I read and pray, and try not to worry about problems. But how do you not worry? A. One way not to worry is to forget 1 those; neighbors with big cars. How do you know they themselves don't worry? Your job is to support those five children, and your oldest son shoul^ keep on helping you,followed by the others in turn. Keep your family organized, each with a sense of obligation and the privilege of helping the family, and you will end up with five responsible children. And you will be a proud and happy mother. We are sending you a booklet, You Can Overcome Any Problem, which is free to any reader of this column. Shall I try again? Q. My husband has been an invalid for 23 years as the result of a massive stroke. He stayed at home until two years ago. He can't walk now nor help in getting up. So he is in a nursing home where he can get more care than I can give him. But he's depressed and homesick. I try to visit him every day, but we both stay unhappy about the situation. I don't know whether to try again at home with him or not. A. You will doubtless feel better if you try once again having your invalid husband at home. And, of course, this might make him happier. v You will, however, have to face the practical fact that you will need help in caring for him. Make careful plans before bringing him home, for unless you are prepared to handle his problems, the situation may not work out satisfactorily. Try to be creative about the home atmosphere and make your new life together a happy time with some surprise planned for every day-even if it is only letters received, telephone calls, a visit from friends. 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, N.Y., 12564. For a recorded message of in­ spiration and prayer by Dr. Peale call Dial-A-Prayer (914) 855-5111. at any time of the day or night. Reduced toll rates take effect , evenings and weekends. and cool on wire racks. When cool, decorate as desired. Yield: 3 dozen cookies. HOLIDAY SPICE COOKIES 3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 '/5s teaspoons ground cinnamon Hi teaspoon ground nut­ meg ui teaspoon ground cloves Y'A teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margaine 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt: Set aside. In a large bowl cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in sifted dry ingredients. Cover. Chill dough 2 to 4 hours. Divide dough into quarters. Place one quarter dough on lightly floured board. Refrigerate remaining dough, roll chilled dough to V4 inch thickness; cut with cookie cutters. Bake in 375 degrees F. oven 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from sheet, cool on wire racks. When cool, decorate as desired. • Ravens can be taught to speak a few words. Cone Listen to the Sounds of "PHASES" • - 130-12:30 And Enjoy the Music of the 4£sfc50jsfc6tfsandllw Make Your New Years Reservations! NOW! 3 DINNER SUTHKS- 5:30-7:30 1 0:30 MUSIC Of "H*t Wax"