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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,1960 * tLl [ y 4 Parents Without Partners Chapter No. 189 in Crystal Lake will have their next general meeting Friday, Dec. IS, at the American Legion hall, Oak and Woodstock streets, Crystal Lake. The business meeting will begin at 8:30 p.m., followed by a program given by Cynthia Schneider, who will demonstrate Aerobic dancing. This popular combination of jogging, lunges, arm swings and leg kicks to the music of ragtime and disco is currently used by many as daily exercise. Refresh­ ments, dancing and con­ versation will follow. All first-time guests are urged to attend the orien­ tation at 8 p.m., where they can obtain a 45-day trial membership card. To be eligible for mem­ bership in P.W.P. one must be a parent and be single by reason of divorce, death, separation or never married. For more in­ formation, call 459-1863. Women Slate Meeting, Installation, Program The December General meeting of the United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist church of McHenry will be on Thursday, Dec. 18, at noon. The gathering will begin with a potluck lun­ cheon in the Fellowship hall hosted by the Ruth Circle. The business meeting is scheduled to be brief and will include the installation of the officers-elect. The slate of Present Annual Holiday Event On Sunday, Dec. 21, the Spring Grove United Methodist church will be presenting its annual C h r i s t m a s p r o g r a m , beginning at 6 p.m. Immediately following the program, an ethnic potluck will be held. Those attending are requested to bring a dish to pass which reflects their national origins. It would also be appreciated if a card is attached to the dish in­ dicating its name. The Christmas Eve church service will be conducted at the church Wednesday, Dec. 24. Everyone is welcome. • • • • The finest thing about Christmas is that it re­ minds us there is a Santa Claus. His n' Hers HAIR NICHE NOW OPEN Join us for our Grand Opening Christmas Special!! FREE Conditioner with all cuts & styles Owners st Complete services for men, women & children Cathy Musielak Miller & Carol Roadman Hours Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9-4 Thurs. 9-7, Sat. 8-2 1226 N. Green McHenry Seeiar Citizen Days Tues. & Wed. Phone (815)385-7140 W« «m A rw--id • Community Calendar M t i a i i t n i i ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT -- Mr. and Mrs. Russel Werden of Charleston, III. announce the engagement of their daughter, Peggy Marie, to John Mclnerney, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mclnerney, Sr. of McHenry. The couple are both graduates of Eastern Illinois university, Charleston, III. No wedding date has been set. PWP Meeting Features Dancing Demonstration nominees was presented at the General meeting in November and met with unanimous approval. Following that activity, the group will be guests of the McHenry Woman's club at their Christmas program, to take place in St. Patrick's Catholic church hall, featuring Marlene Baron, mezzo-soprano, in Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors". DECEMBER 17 Whispering Oaks Woman's club-Christmas party, l p.m.-MadrigalSingers of West campus. DECEMBER 18 Separated and Divorced Catholics-General meeting, 7:30 p.m.-Montini Middle school. United Methodist Women- General meeting-Christmas program-potluck luncheon, noon. McHenry Woman's Club- Christmas party, 12 p.m.-St. Patrick's church hall- "Amahl and the Night Visitors". * DECEMBER 19 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM-potluck, 6 p.m.- Montini Middle school-Mary room-bring table service. N e w c o m e r s c l u b - - "Dessert With Santa"-6:30 p.m.-St. Paul's Episcopal church-reservations necessary with Mrs. K. Newman, McHenry. DECEMBER 20 Checkerboard Squares- Christmas dance-7:45 to 10:30 p.m.-Carestoel Care center. Santa will visit the P i s t a k e e H i g h l a n d s Community Center-1 to 3 p.m.-sponsored by Pistakee Highlands Woman's club. DECEMBER 22 McHenry Woman's club- Board meeting, 11:30 a.m - L o n g h o r n r e s t a u r a n t , Lilymoor. DECEMBER 23 McHenry Chapter 547, O.E.S.-stated meeting and holiday party, 8 p.m.-- Masonic temple. JANUARY 5 McHenry Senior Citizens Board meeting, 10 a.m.-old and new board members- McHenry Public library. JANUARY 6 Ruth Circle, First United Methodist church-first meeting of new year, 12 p.m.-home of Daisy Wildhagen. JANUARY 7 McHenry Grandmother's club-luncheon, 11:30 a.m., W i n d h i l l - m e e t i n g , 1 p m - Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, Green street. JANUARY 8 Separated and Divorced Catholics-general meeting, 7:30 p.m.-adults-Montini Middle school. JANUARY 9-10 McHenry West campus creative dramatics class- "For the Sake of a Thrill"-8 p.m., West campus auditorium. JANUARY 11 McHenry Separated and Divorced Catholics-Family outdoor winter sports-130 p.m -Lakewood Forest Preserve Winter Sports area-bring own equipment. McHenry West campus creative dramatics class- "For the Sake of a Thrill"-2 p.m., West campus auditorium. JANUARY 12 McHenry Senior Citizens- election and installation of officers-West campus, 7 p.m. JANUARY 13 Newcomers club monthly meeting, 8 p.m.-M & M Body Shoppe, McHenry- wear casual clothes. McHenry Chapter 547, O.E.S.-Stated meeting, 8 p.m. JANUARY 16-17 McHenry West Drama club-"The Dark at the Top of the Stairs "-West campus auditorium, 8 p.m. JANUARY 18 Separated and Divorced Catholics-Brunch, noon- Chapel Hill Country club, M c H e n r y - - c a l l T e r r y Boersma, 312-526-5092 by Jan. 13. McHenry West Drama club-"The Dark at the Top of the Stairs"~West campus auditorium, 2 p.m. JANUARY 22 Separated and Divorced Catholics genera! meeting, 7:30 p.m.-Montini Middle school, McHenry-adults. JANUARY 25 McHenry Area Separated and Divorced Catholics- Family bowling. JANUARY 26 McHenry Senior Citizens- meeting, 7 p.m.-West campus. JANUARY 27 McHenry Chapter 547, O.E.S.-Stated meeting, 8 p.m. IM REDKEN wensHA Time is running out! Sunday, Dec. 21, baskets will be packed and delivered to the needy of the McHenry area. This year the list is longer, due to current economic conditions. Names of needy persons come to FISH from various government agencies, churches, etc., and all are checked carefully. Baskets include canned vegetables, fruits, soups, regular daily household necessities, meat, bread, desserts, fresh vegetables, fruits, toys and gifts for little ones, teenagers and senior citizens. Everyone is urged to share in this worthwhile endeavor to help the poor, the handicapped and the aged. Donations of the various items may be brought to the landing of the hall entrance to St. Patrick's Catholic church, 3500 W. Washington street, west side, Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21, up to the end of the 12:15 p.m. Mass. Drivers will be needed to assist with deliveries in the afternoon and anyone available may call FISH, 385-0258. If preferred, a check, money order or certificate from a supermarket may be mailed to FISH, P. O. Box 282, McHenry, 111. 60050. Those interested in adopting one of the families or individuals can call FISH for detailed information. M.G. Chapter Hears School Singers Alpha Theta Chapter, D e l t a K a p p a G a m m a Society International, met at the Hunter Country club in Richmond for its Dec. 6 luncheon meeting. The Madrigal singers of McHenry West high school provided an entertaining C h r i s t m a s m u s i c a l program. Mrs. Carrie Hage, Harvard, was the honored "Alpha Theta Woman in Action". A biographical sketch was given by Hazel Barrett, a longtime personal friend and teacher co­ worker. SECRETARIES' DINNER The Fox Valley chapter of the National Secretaries Association (International) will hold its annual Christmas dinner-meeting Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Old Courthouse Inn, Woodstock. For details and reservations, call Joyce Wolter at 385-7195. DR. ROBERT GLICK Podiatrist -- Foot Specialist •Orthopedics •Feet Surgery •General Cere •Spert Medicine •Children's Feet Problems McHenry Office 4305 W. Elm Street (Rte. 120-Across the Street from Hornsby's) (815) 344-3900 Christmas Card Etiquette For A Changing World It's that time of year again. Time for the selection and sending of Christmas greetings to aunts, uncles, moms and dads, mothers-in- law, grandmas and grandpas, nieces and nephews and - don't forget - the letter carrier or that favorite pooch. I f f i n d i n g s u c h personalized messages for those near and dear seems like a time-consuming chore in the pre-Christmas frenzy, relax. Never before has there been such a large selection of cards that focus on specific recipients. In fact, one greeting card corporation even goes so far as to offer cards bearing tidings "from our cat to yours" and "from our dog to yours". Regardless of the enormous selection of cards available, however, today's changing life styles and role relationships raise some questions about greeting card etiquette, from actual card selection to the addressing of envelopes. Here are some tips which may be helpful, both now and in years to come. Q. Each year my list grows longer and longer. When there's so much shopping and baking to be done, not to mention working five days a week, I don't have time to write that many cards. Yet I want to let my friends and family know they're in my thoughts. What's a good solution? A. Christmas cards are meant to add to the joy of the season - not to add to the bustle of the approaching holiday. It would have been wise to plan in advance and buy your cards quite early - when the selection is best, anyway - and write a few cards at a time. It may have seemed strange to be addressing cards in November, but you'd appreciate the feeling of control it gives when other Christmas projects really begin to pile up.„ "Mail early" is more than just a slogan - it's also two little words that will help put extra enjoyment in your next holiday season. Q. How do I address a card to a married couple? Is it necessary to use Mr. and Mrs., or is it all right to use their first names? A. When, sending a card to a married couple, you'll never be wrong in using formal address. For From The Desk Of Illinois State Council On Nutrition by Virginia Hill NUTS TO SCROOGE It's in the air - the ex­ pectancy, the joy, the love. Soon it will be Christmas. Even a grouch starts to smile and say good morning on the elevator at this time of year. One of the nicest ways of saying we're friends during this very over- commercialized holiday season is a gift made with love from your own kitchen. Homemade gifts have a mark of you that you have given lovingly of your time. My favorite gifts from my children were coupons saying, "Good for one car wash," "Good for one setting the table," "Good for one taking out the garbage," and little things like that. This gift of love could be an opportunity to display your gourmet talents. There must be something that we can give besides ginger­ bread men and candy canes. We should come up with a gift idea that is attractive, appealing, and nutritious all at the same time. Here are a few ideas that might help you to get relatives through this busy holiday season, and I'm sure your friends and relatives alike would love something that came from you. Homemade breads are always a treasured gift. Perhaps you have a favorite bread, raisin bread, or maybe a ribbon loaf. You could wrap it up in a new towel and have it on a bread board that could become part of the gift, as well as including a treasured recipe you might like to share. How about supplying your friend with nuts and fruit combinations in a nice decorative jar? You could mix and match any of the following things to your heart's content - almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, w a l n u t s , p i s t a c h i o , macadamianuts, pecans, chestnuts, apples, apricots, bananas, dates, papaya, dried fruits. And, of course, there's all the different seeds on the market now, like sesame, pumpkin and sunflower. Nuts vary widely in nutritional content, but almonds and filberts are good sources of riboflavin, and Brazil nuts and pecans are good sources of thiamin. Nuts can contribute significant amounts of iron, potassium and fiber to the diet. Also be aware that nuts are an excellent source of calories. It would not be hard to commit "caloric hari-kari" while un­ c o n s c i o u s l y d e v o u r i n g handfuls of nuts at any one time. This may not be the gift to give friends who are counting calories, or should be. Dried fruits are beoming very popular and are a very nice taste treat. Even if you don't care for fruit in its natural state, try its dried counterpart. You may be pleasantly surprised. Dried furits are excellent sources of iron. Dried apricots and papayas are tremendous sources of vitamin A. Dried fruits also c o n t r i b u t e s i g n i f i c a n t amounts of potassium to the diet. But, again like nuts, dried fruits are very concentrated sources of calories and cannot be eaten in­ discriminately. Also, one more little warning, dried fruit might stick to your teeth, so brushing after eating is advised. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are ex­ cellent sources of iron. All seeds are high in fiber and, again, in calories. Herbs and spices ac­ companied by a tried and true recipe would make a welcome gift. Herbs and spices can go a long way toward flavoring food, while t h e y s i m u l t a n e o u s l y discourage the use of lots of salt, butter and sauces. An interesting idea of a gift that I received one time was a book on herbs and spices, which included some of their interesting history. And if you have a friend with a green thumb, you might give herb seeds that can be grown in windowsill pots. Use your imagination. Charming and inexpensive containers can be created by recycling cans, jars, decanters and bottles. You can dress them up. Maybe you can give a new cup with some interesting new thing in it, like a new jam or jelly recipe. And when it comes to a child, perhaps a gift of peanuts in a sandpail to use in the summertime. Something different - something that you made that shows it is from you. You made it, you took the time, and it is a gift that sincerely shows that you really care about someone and gave of your time. •fr Sentry Homeowner* ILJi I Insurence covere more than your houme. • Other owned buildings on your premises. • Household goods • Extra living expenses • Medical expenses • Personal liability protection for non- auto occurrences. (Coverage Subject to policy limitations.) Sentry Insurance To meet all your insurance needs, you need •mmIi A. » *K>to family ol 74M Birch Driv* insurance companies Wonder I ok*, II. *0097 S1S72S-S433 That 's Sentry example: Mr. and Mrs. William Benson. However, if your relationship with the couple is quite close, and it seems natural to do so, the envelope can be addressed informally like this: Bill and Shirley Benson. Q. A friend of mine was divorced not long ago. When addressing her card, do I still use "Mrs."? Do I use her former husband's first name? Or would it be better just to address the card "Ms. Jennie Black"? A. When sending a card to a divorced woman, you may retain the "Mrs.", but you follow it with her first name: Mrs. Jennie Black. It would also be correct to dispense with the Mrs. and address the card to "Jenni Black". In deciding whether or not to use "Ms." you might want to consider the prefeences of the recipient. Some women prefer to be addressed as Ms. - and some are quite proud of the Miss or Mrs. preceding their name. If you're not sure, you might want to avoid its use. Q. I have some unmarried friends living together. How do I address their card? A. One solution is to address the card with their full names, one on each line. If one friend is a woman, you might want to write her name first, as a courtesy, or you might want to address the card first to whichever one you know best: Annie Reston George Mathers 501 Elm Street Or, you might want to send a separate card to each friend. Q. How can I select a card for a widow or a widower especially when the loss was a recent one? Most Christmas cards speak of " j o y " a n d " c h e e r " a n d "rejoicing". That doesn't always fit. And how should I address a card to a widow? A. in this special situation, instead of relying on a traditional card, you might want to choose from the cards created especially to send to those whose Christmas may not be a joyous one this year. When addessing a card to a widow, use her husband's first name: Mrs. John A. Jones. If she has children, and they are still living with her, you can address the card: Mrs. John A. Jones and children. Q. When I address Christmas cards, I always like to include the children's names on the envelope - they seem to enjoy that so much. Is there any correct way of doing this? A. The easiest way to include the children is to add the all-inclusive "and family" after their parents' names. However, if you want to add a special touch, you can include the children's names in this way: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blake, Joe, Sally and Tim The same treatment works in single-parent families, where a card might be addressed: Mary Smith and Johnny, or, Jeremy Sanders, Susan and Joann If the child's last name differs from his parent's (or parents') you can use the child's full name, too: Susan Overstreet and Julie Benton, or, Mr. and Mrs. Everette Wilson, and Aaron Smith Q. How does a married couple sign the cards they send? Do we use "Mr. and Mrs." or our first names? And which of our names should we put first? A. In formal situations, or when you are not close to the recipients, it is most appropriate to sign a card like this: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fenton However, in informal and friendship situations, it is entirely appropriate to sign a card: Lawrence and Rose Fenton. And, when the recipient will undoubtedly know who you are, you'il probably want to drop your last name altogether. When you send cards together, the person who writes the names usually puts his or her name last. But there are no hard and fast rules here. Sometimes the name of the person who knows the recipient best is the first name signed. I have non-Christian friends to whom I don't want to send a card saying "Merry Christmas". And I have business acquaintances whose religious affiliation I don't know at all. What can I choose that will fit these situations? A. There are many cards produced with the simple message "Happy Holidays" or "Seasons Greetings" or some other short piece of copy with wishes for the new year. They do not mention Christmas at all, so would be appropriate for a person of any (or no) religious persuasion. Be careful also to select a design without any specific religious symbolism, such as a scene of Jerusalem, church interiors, or manger scenes. Q. Is it "unsophisticated" to include a written, personal message with the card? A. In certain formal situations, where the recipient of your card is not very well known to you (perhaps a business acquaintance) the card's simple message and your signed name would meet any social requirements. But to your friends and family, newsy or special touch messages in your own handwriting are always appropriate. This is doubly true when you are sending a card to someone who might be lonely during the holidays. A few written words from you are sure to give the recipient a ^"Hey, I'm speical!" feeling, and your personal greeting may be more welcome than you could ever know. Christmas stationery, with holiday design motifs are also available for this specific reason. Q. Is there anything else about greeting card etiquette that I ought to know? A. Though it takes more writing, a thoughtful touch is to always include your return address on the envelope, for the recipient to record, if need be. Many people update their card- mailing lists at this time of year. The only other point to remember is this: When greeting cars are sent, the mo6t important thing of all is the communication that takes place. Whether you address the envelope correctly or write a gem of a message isn't nearly so important as the fact that you are remembering someone and adding to their holiday enjoyment. With greeting cards, as with anything, if you are guided by your own feelings about what is kind and thoughtful and appropriate, you can't go wrong. So relax, and have a happy holiday! Plan Wedding In Early May William Ritthaler of McHenry and Patricia of Superior, Wis. announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina, formerly of Wonder Lake, to Keith Weisnicker of Tomahawk, Wis. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Weisnicker of Tomahawk. The couple plan to be married May 2, 1981. Invite Alumni To Special Day Keeping with tradition, the Guidance department at McHenry Community high school West campus will host an alumni breakfast Friday, Dec. 19, from 8 to 10 a.m. While all are invited, graduates of the class of 1980 will be special guests. Those attending the morning event are also in­ vited to attend classes and a variety show, which will be presented in the afternoon. m • It's a neat trick if you can keep your Christmas spirit alive through January 1. McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System Mental Health Crisis Lin* For McHenry County 1-800/692-8900 Tell Free 24 Near inerfency Nmnber Professional Staff will answer yoor call.