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A 'Special' Party Entries Accepted For NISRA Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association > and SERPO Southeast Regional Parents Organization; cordially invited NlcHenry county citizens to join them for an afternoon of fun and entertainment at a very special Christmas party Dec 20 from 1 to 3 p m at North Junior high school. 170 Oak street. Crystal Lake Besides the usual festivities. Santa Claus will be present to hear those last minute requests from the children But the special attraction will be a musical group called the "Echoes of Hope This group has 11 members, all of whom are students of Echo and New Hope schools and have various types of develop­ mental disabilities, in­ cluding four with Down Syndrome They were for­ med in the south suburbs of Chicago by Dave Thompson. his wife. Pat. and their five children, who share their t ime, musica l sk i l l s and basement for practices Disabilities do not hamper the style, enthusiasm, and accomplishments of these outstanding musicians, singers, and dancers Their success has been over whelming and they have become a very popular at­ traction for conventions, fund raisers and community events. The sponsor for this group is Alhambra. a Catholic organization with a keen interest in persons with special needs SERPO and NISRA are organizations dedicated to educate the community and arouse interest in the needs and accomplishments of the handicapped The Echoes of Hope" are good representatives because they offer parents of han­ dicapped children en­ couragement to allow their Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Luto And Family wish to express sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those who helped in the George Luto Memorial Rock Concert on November 21, 1981. Thanks also to the Merchants who donated their aid to the friends of George in making the concert a success. To the young Men and Women in Storm Warning, Block Shadow and Atrium - God Bless You and Thank You. sons and daughters to pursue their given talent, whether it y-v • /"* ^vThwarS""'sportsor Decorating Contest As the International Year of Disabled Persons nears its end. the public is encouraged to join SERPO and NISRA for a Christmas party that will truly have some meaning Admission is free SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN Santa wi l l oe arriving in Island Lake Saturday. Dec 19. 10 a m . at the Island Lake shopping center Santa's hours will be from 10 a m until noon and from 1 until 5pm Pictures will be taken of each child with Santa and each child will receive a candy filled s tocking It's still not too late to Johnsburg District 12 is enter the Home for the eligible Holidays Home Decorating First prize is a $100 cer contest Just fill out the form tificate redeemable at any below and drop it off at the McHenry Area Chamber of McHenry Chamber office. Commerce member's place With family and friends 1257 N Green street. of business for products. dropping in during the McHenry, before Dec. 18 at 3 food or services. There is a holidays, one should have p.m. Everyone living within total of 280 businesses and plenty" of good snacks on the boundries of local School professional services to hand which can be served at Districts 15 and 156, choose from a moment's notice Solve the problem by using convenient frozen products to speed ENTRY FORM preparation THEME: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Start with the thirst quencher below, served with frozen hors d'oeuvres that NAME can just be popped into the oven: __cc Triple Fruit Punch A DDK ebb 2 cans '6 oz. each) frozen lemonade concentrate PHONE 2 c a n s 6 0 2 c a c * 1 ) f r o z e n limeade concentrate 2 cans 16 oz. each) frozen Residence must be within the boundaries of the local pineapple juice concentrate school districts: McHenry Districts 15 and 156, Johnsburg 6 cups cold water or ginger ale - ice cubes / I T lemon slices OUdL 7^7 /Q /?p Combine frozen con- 4 J cent rates in a punch bowl or pitcher; let stand to thaw District 12. All entry forms must be submitted to the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce at 1257 N Green street by Dec. 18. 3 p.m. Judging will take place Dec. 20. Contest entries will be judged on the basis of aptness toward the town theme. "Home for the Holidays"; originality of concept and presentation of idea; beauty; overall visual impact; visibility both in daylight and in the evening; and effort Easy Holiday Snacks partially, then stir until smooth and melted. Gradually stir in chilled water or ginger ale Add ice cubes and lemon slices Makes 20 punch cups <4 oz. servings >. Tantalize taste buds with this delicious dish Hot Deviled Dunk 1 cup milk 1 isp instant minced onion 1 package <8 oz. > cream cheese 1 can '4'2 to 54 oz.» deviled ham 1 tbl minced pimiento frozen French fries or frozen potato rounds prepared according to package directions. Heat milk and onion; add cream cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in deviled ham and pimiento. Serve in chafing dish with hot frozen French fries or frozen potato Members Make Christmas Ornaments Santa's workshop was the highlight of the Dec. 7 meeting of Alpha Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma society held in Nortother members how to make unique Christmas ornaments. Everyone present went home with a completed ornament and directions for making several other kinds. In addition to Santa's workshop, a business meeting was conducted by the chapter's president. Mrs. Nancy Tober. rounds. Makes 2 cups Finish off with one or more of the excellent frozen pies, cakes or doughnuts which are available in the frozen food case at the super­ market. Many of these items require just dethawing to be ready to serve a hungry crowd. Then, everyone can sit back and enjoy the festivities. (Formerly Carestoel of McHenry) xtzncL1 C7o Oux Community tyl/a.'ime.i.t ^Wis(i£.± JjoCiday <Se.a±on! I MISTER'S COIFFURES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF NANCV 8ENTZ --NANCY'S COUPON WITH THIS COUPON, NANCY WILL BE GIVING A 20% DISCOUNT TO ALL HER CUSTOMERS COUPON VALID FROM 12/21/81 to 1/23/82 AT; Mister's Coiffures 3S5-7550 Community Calendar DECEMBER 16 Whispering Oaks Woman's club- Christmas party, 1 p m - Christmas for Three and Thee "--by Mrs Elizabeth Fjortoft McHenry Grandmothers club-Christmas party. 11:30 a m -Crescent Bay Landing- Item for FISH and t3 grab bag gift Family Service 4 Com­ munity Mental Health center for McHenry County-Board of Directors meeting. 7:30 p m - Day Treatment facility--1614 N Richmond road McHenry-open to the public DECEMBER 17 United Methodist Women- general meeting-potluck luncheon-Christmas program-noon. Fellowship hall-Ruth Circle hostesses Isaiah 53--Chr istmas concert. 7 30 p m --Faith Presbyterian church. McHenry DECEMBER 18 Town and Country N e w c o m e r s c l u b - - Newcomers Children's Christmas party-St Paul's church St Margaret chapter of NAIM-Christmas Potluck D i n n e r a n d m e e t i n g . 6 p m - installation of officers-- Montini Middle school cafe ter ia DECEMBER 19 Santa in his hut-Pearl S t r e e t P a r k - - s k a t e - •ohaggon-sled exchange-hot chocolate. coffee, donuts DECEMBER 21 McHenry Woman's club- B(>ard Meeting. 10 a m - McHenry Public library DECEMBER 22 McHenry Senior Citizens- Christmas tree walk -bus leaves Market place. 11 a m McHenry Chapter 547. O E S -Christmas meeting. 8pm -cookie exchange JANUARY 14 M c H e n r y C o u n t y Genealogical society-- monthly meeting. 7:30 p m - Grace Lutheran church Fellowship hall-Washington and Tryon streets- Woodstock -Show & Tell- questions &. answers PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER It. 1981 Invite New Mothers To Discussion Group The New Mom's Discussion group, which strives to help mothers deal with all of their new responsibilities, is open to all new moms The group offers mothers and their babies a time and a place to come together and discuss the positive and negative ex­ periences of parenting and to share the feelings that ac­ company motherhood during the baby's first year One need not be a first time mother to attend For more information about the group and the location of the meeting, those interested are requested to contact the group's leader. Mrs Carl Debbie; Wright of Crystal Lake The New Mom's Discussion group is a program offered by the Chi ldbi r th and Parent ing associa t ion of McHenr> county C P A i s an organiza t ion whose goal i s to make chi ldbi r th and parent ing an enr iched ex­ perience by presenting programs which deal wi th the many aspects of b i r th and parenting Other services available from C P A include a tots d i s c u s s i o n g r o u p preschooler's playgroups, children's parties and a bi­ monthly newsletter Anyone wishing more informat ion about the Chi ldbi r th and Parent ing associa t ion may contac t Mrs Rodger Bobbie Bechtold of Woodstock or Mrs Kur t ' Ju l ie ; Smith of McHenry P.W.P. Chapter Holds Attend Annual Banquet Annual Christmas Dance ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT - Mr. and Mrs. Edward < Billie Jo; Haws, of Love land, Colo., announce the engagement of their son Mitchell Perry to Theresa Mkhellich, daughter of Mr. and Mr*. Robert Mkhellich of Wakeeney, Kans. The prospective bridegroom graduated from McHenry Community high school and the future bride is a graduate of Trego Community high school. A Valentine's day. Feb. 14. 1982, wedding is planned. Parents Without Partners. Crystal Lake chapter, will hold its annual Christmas Snowflake dance at the Lake In The Hills Commtarity building. 1212 Crystal Lake road. Saturday. Dec. 19. Music will be provided by the Cary-Grove high school Dance band commencing at 9 p.m. This dance is open to former members and alumni and everyone is invited to come out and visit with new and old friends, enjoy some good dance music and get in the Christmas spirit. For the remainder of December there will be a family cookie bake and sing a long, a holiday afterglow and New Year's eve Open House at the home of the chapter president For further details, one may call 459-5262 soc Members make Santa's workshop was the highlight of the Dec. 7 meeting of Alpha Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma society, held in Northwood Elementary school, Woodstock. Some chapter members acted as Santa's helpers to teach other members how to make unique Christmas ornaments. Everyone present went home with a completed ornament and directions for making several other kinds. In addition to Santa's workshop, a business meeting was conducted by the chapter's president Mrs. Nancy Tober. ALUMNI BREAKFAST The annual MCHS alumni breakfast will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 8 am in the West campus cafeteria. All graduates of McHenry high school are invited to attend, and 1961 graduates will be especially honored. Everyone present at the breakfast is invited to remain for the afternoon talent show- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrfagart were co-chairmen of the Illinois State Hobtein association aaaaal banqaet which was held at Mandelein in early December. From left are Mr. and Mrs. Norman Heiarkh of Crystal Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weingart of McHenry; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bingham of McHenry. Don Peasley Photography Plaque Old Bull Valley Schoolhouse THERESA MICHELLICH AND MITCHELL PERRY The Cold Springs Schoolhouse on Bull Valley- road is the fifth building in the county to be recognized by the McHenry County- Historical society for its historic value Nancy Fike of McHenry curator of the Historical society, presented a plaque to owners Ken and Darlene Fiske About 25 people asociated with the school were present for the ceremony The school was deeded in 1868 and built about 1870. A typical one-room structure of the period, it served School District 70 from that time until the school districts consolidated in 1946. Mrs. Mae Garrison, who was present at the ' reunion", was the secretary of the last school board and signed the minutes of the final meeting. All of the former students tried to identify old class pictures from the early part of the century donated to the Historical society. Vernon Collen of Woodstock was graduated from the Cold Springs school in 1915 and his wife. Jessie, also attended the school LaVern Fleming of Hebron brought his 1916 graduation program with him and his wife Elsie Menzeli and Grace Ebert Hall reminisced about their school friends from 1927. John Ritzert and Arlene Fleming Faber were able to add names of their classmates from the '40s to the list the Historical society is trying to compile. Tekla Malmstrom Austin and Eugenia Malmstrom Mansfield enjoyed chatting with their early neighbor. Mrs Kenneth M Fiske The senior Fiskes owned the land surrounding the school property and bought it at public auction in January. 1547 The former students enjoyed hearing Ken read the account of the sale from his father's papers and remembered the various school properties as they •* ere listed on the bill of sale. Everett Thomas. Dorothy McEachren and Leta and Alice Clark, board members of the Historical society, are also early settlers in the area and knew the people and geographical references that w ere referred to in the lively conversations Any information of students, teachers or school officials or of events con­ cerning the school, par­ ticularly in its early years, will be eagerly accepted by the McHenry County Histoncal society in Umor or by the Ken Fiske family Darteae a ad Kea Fiske, left, riew ptaqae received as the fifth building in the county to be recoguzed by the licflorr Cmtmty Historical society for its historic value. The Fiskes are owners of the farmer C«id Springs schooihoase m Ball Valley whteh now serves as their home. Others pic tared are Vera** Codes, center, a 1915 graduate of the school; Nancy Fike of McHeary Historical society carator; aad Shaji Kimsra. Historic Sites committee chairman. /