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PAGE 4 - PL t \! KR - FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 2$, 1982 "EARL WALSH" So I Hear The Holy Season of Lent, starting this week, brings back memories. The question always was what to give up for lent during those 40 days and 40 nights. For kids, it always led off with candy. Some hard candy was left over from Christmas so it was put in a box where hardness turned to stickiness. As we grew older and became more smartalecky, we used to joke about giving up strawberries. Nobody heard of stawberries being available in the spring of the year. Teaching let us know there are many other ways of sacrifice and do-gooding during lent. In our house, it was our mother, with voice loud and clear, who led the evening rosary. You knelt down and, if the wrong pair were near each other and got to giggling, one had to move to the other side of the room. Walking cross town for evening services was taken for granted. Kids didn't ask why. Different religions always had different ways of practicing, but all had the same aim in mind. Easter always seemed a long way down the road, but it always came. Part of the rejoicing was the lfiting of the lid on all the giving up during those 40 days. Nancy Fike, of the McHenry County Historical Society, had a question when someone made reference to McHenry Opera House. Nobody ever heard of it. I explained- to Nancy the Opera House was on the second floor of the Pries Building, above the China Light. Elm Street was a 2-lane road and the stairway was on that side of the building. A man named Gracy operated the movie machine that showed silent pictures in the days before talkies. SUDDEN THOUGHT-- Maybe Thomas Phalin would remember. I called Ellen and she called back with the information that Gracy's first name was Royal. Further, he was John Gracy's son. John had a farm not too far from the Phalin farm. Tom also remembers Royal operated a movie in Crystal Lake. There is nothing like having old friends to set us on the right track. Oh, yes! Ellen reminded that the J. B. Rotnour Company of Richmond put on stage plays in the Opera House. She thought they were won­ derful. Seems to me the leading lady's name was Flora DeVoss. HEARD AND THOUGHT: Men of accomplishments should not get too big for their britches or their hats. What have you done for me lately? Cut 'em off at the pass. An old Irishwoman was heard to say (with a smile and no apparent malice), "He thinks himself so smart." The better the day, the better the deed. If I suddenly had a million dollars, it wouldn't change me a bit. (Say that again.) If spring is when a young man's fancy turns to love, what about a young girl? There are many fine young people in this world, but we hear too much about the bad apples in the barrel. Can't they find any good news to tell us on telecasts? If you would be happy today, make somebody else happy. West Campus Band In Mid-Winter Concert The twentieth mid-winter concert will be presented at the West campus auditorium Monday, March 1, at 8 p.m. John Leighty will direct his band in this annual event. The concert will include some traditional band literature, such as a J.P. Sousa march entitled "Fairest of the Fair" and "Concertino", a clarinet concert piece by C. M. von Weber performed by senior Julie Dowell. More modern s e l e c t i o n s i n c l u d e "Fireball" by Foley, and highlights from the T V. mini-series "Shogun". The award winnihg jazz band will also be highlighted. They will perform "Peppermint Tree" by Nestico, "Bittersweet" by Beckenstein, featuring Mike Love on the alto sax, and "Straight Ahead and Strive for Tone" by Dominic Spera. The public is invited to attend, and an admission will be charged. This concert will be recognized as the kick-off event for "Music In Our Schools" week, March 1- 8. Ringwood News Doris Low Katy Christopher 653-9262 385-8037 West Named Again To Head 4-H Federation Kenneth McKenna, 36, began as a part-time unlicensed assistant at the George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home P C. in January of 1980 In March, 1981. he became a full-time unlicensed assistant with the firm. Ken was born in Lanark, Illinois and has lived in the McHenry area for the past 14 years. After he completed his basic school, he studied X-ray technology at Rockford Memorial Hospital (1965-1966). He then served two years in the army with one of those years spent as a medic in Viet Nam He was discharged in 1969 He began working at the McHenry Med'cal Group as an X-ray technician in 1969 and remained there for four years. The following three years he was involved in medical sales Ken also spent 2'A years working in Xrray with Drs. Elstrom and Nahra in McHenry. Ken is a member of the St. John's Catholic Church at Mt Carroll and is a charter member of the McHenry Rescue squad "During the past year, we have undergone a major renovation and remodeling program to assure an im­ proved ability to serve families of this community," Ken explains. "I am proud to be a part of this." Ken keeps abreast of information pertaining to veterans of aH wars and how this affects families of this community. Lorens West, Alden, will serve a second term as McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation president. Elected to serve with West are Virginia McConnell, Harvard, vice-president; Jan Sherwin, Woodstock, secretary; and JaneDahm, Woodstock, who was releected treasurer. The election followed the recent annual meeting of the organization where Mrs. Sherwin, Peter Caroll, Crystal Lake, and Roger Olson, Woodstock, were elected as new directors. West and Jack Satorius, Woodstock, were reelected. Other board members are Robert Fritz, Harvard; Lu Ann Lagerhausen, Wood­ stock, and Cindy Byron, McHenry. In his annual report to the membership, West reported that 1981 contributions were used to supplement leadership conferences, camping, judging events, leaders' forums, project m a t e r i a l s , p r o g r a m materials, and the recognition program for outstanding youth and volunteer leaders. The annual meeting date was altered by a by-law change and an additional by­ law was approved to add two 4-H members to the board each year. You cannot expect suc­ cess if it depends upon the failure of others. Set Services For Lent Lenten services will be held at the Greenwood church Wednesday evening, March 3, at 7 p.m. This evening will begin a Bible study of the Book of Malachai which will con­ tinue through Lent. The following week, March 10, services will be at the Ringwood church at 7 p.m. CHOIR PRACTICE Only for the Lenten period, choir members will have their practice on Wednesday evenings immediately following services. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb. 28 - Church services, Ringwood, 9:15 a.m. Junior church, Ringwood, 9:30 a.m. Mar. 3 - Lenten service. Greenwood, 7 p.m., choir practice following. Mar. 10 - Lenten service, Ringwood, 7 p.m., choir practice following. BIRTHDAYS Birthday wishes go to Carol Borchardt and Ted Malo on Mar. 1; and on Mar. 1 _Ncott cM. ^\olan ^ a % - 3 2 - A T T O R N E Y A T L A W or l/CC 1yC ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH: Wills & Estates Personal Injury Real Estate Business Zoning Worker s Comp And Other Problems Vou May Have Initial % Hour Consultation $25 «tS€, 3519 West Elm Stieet, Mi-Henry, Illinois 60050 (815) 385-2400 *tC Suite B 4306 Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry Whispering Point Center (815)344-1630 3 THE LAID. OFFICES : F Of "r"1'-:1. STANUEV KU6ACKI ROBERT BURKE HAUE RELOCATED TO: 472I RTE. I20, MtHENRV (ACROSS FROM WHITE HEN PANTRY) P.O. BOX 2I6 344-1800 by2 25 .2 uravvvtfirviniiniwiniinitntinitniiniiftiwiiAitntirtfV JIM KELLEY experience and a record ... not promises • Restored $1.9 Million for Illinois Elderly • Worked for New Fair-Value Farmland Assessment Law • Voted Against Salary & Expense Increases for Legislators • Restored $2.3 Million to Day-Care Budget • Co-Sponsored Repeal of State Inheritance Tax • Supports Completion Timetable for East ByPass & Rt. 51 • Leader in Restoring Funds for County Fairs a fiscal conservative Repr. Jim Kelley was appointed to the 3 most powerful committees during his first term in the Illinois House, in recognition of his leader­ ship abilities: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE LABOR & COMMERCE COMMITTEE IS THEY PRAISE JIM KELLEVS VOTING RECORD IN HOUSE: Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Small Business Association Illinois Pro-Life Coalition Illinois Community Colleges Illinois Association of Agri. Fairs Illinois Manufacturers Association Illinois Sheriffs Association Illinois Nurses Association Illinois Council of Insurance Illinois Chamber of Commerce Printing Industry of Illinois Illinois Councit-Amer. Architects A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available for Chrm.; Roger Proctor, Treas. purchase from the State board of Elections, 1020 So Spring St., Springfield, IL 62704 Robert Flodin, HELPING PAWS ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 205*Crystal Lake. Illinois 60014 (815)459-2641 2 we find Duane Andreas adding another candle to his cake, as will Sherry Paulson and Gail Miller on Mar. 3. Mar. 4 is that special day for Cheryl Gamen; and on Mar. 5 A1 Null will celebrate his special day. Mar. 6 is that special day for Betsy Gay, and we find that Clayton Bruce will celebrate his natal day Mar. 7. We wish all of you won­ derful people a very "Happy Birthday" and we hope you have many more to come. YOUTH EXCHANGE Families from many foreign countries have in­ vited teenagers from this area to visit them for three to eight weeks next summer. This is part of the In­ ternational Youth Exchange (IYE) program, coordinated by Rotary clubs. Applicants to be either hosts or guests may be from either non- Rotary or Rotary families. Details are available from local Rotary clubs, or from IYE, Box 32, Monticello, Illinois, 217-762-2171. The most distant destinations are Brazil, India and most free countries in Europe. For those who wish a lesser air fare, Mexico and French- speaking Quebec are available. by Joan and Tom Dietrich When a pet is adopted through Helping Paws, it is routine for a volunteer to visit the new home of the pet. Due to a shortage of volunteers, we are backlogged on 'follow-up' calls. If you've adopted a pet, don't be surprised to have a volunteer visit you in the near future - it is required according to the contract signed with Helping Paws. Anyone who may be in­ t e r e s t e d , a d d i t i o n a l volunteers are needed for this follow-up work. It's interesting - the people and pets you meet during this / work are always pleasant/ and it is rewarding to see that H.P. pets have found good, happy homes. Call our office at 459-2641 and volunteer! All pet adoptions must be validated by the signing of a contract along with the adoption fee which includes the cost of the spay or neuter surgery from a vet of HP's choice, or a deduction from the cost of the surgery if done bv a vet of your choice. When adopting a pet through Helping Paws please, for your future reference, keep name, address and phone number of the person from whom you adopted pet. DOGS FOR ADOPTION PoodleSchnauzer, 2-year, black-silver male, shots, housebroken, 455-0076. German Shepherd, 7- month male, good with children and pets, 385-2305. German Shepherd, Vk- year, cream color female, shots, housebroken, 338-4574. Basset-Beagle, 1-year male, shots, housebroken, neutered, good with children and pets, 312-262-1289. Great Pyranese mix, 6- year male, beige-black, long h a i r , s h o t s , g o o d w i t h children and pets, 312-381- 7195 Poodle-Terrier, 4-year, brown-black male, shots, housebroken, good with pets and children, 385-3340. CATS FOR ADOPTION Grey-white young adult male, neutered, shots, 312- 639-6603. Black-white short hair, 11- month male, neutered, shots, good with pets And children. 312-639-6603. White with grey-brown markings, 2-year male, shots, neutered, good with children and pets. 312-526- 5698 /Black-white, 6-month, long hair, female, shots, spayed, 815-943-3262. Calico, white-gold-black, 10-month female, 338-9419, 648-2318. White with black adult male, short hair, declawed, 312-658-8477. White with black patches, 7-month, long hair, female, good with pets and children, 459-8674. Grey-white, 6-month, short hair female, good with children and pets, 455-5338. Two cats: grey-white medium hair, 5-year female; grey-black, short hair, 3- year female, both spayed, declawed, shots, 312-358- 5096, call collect after 5:30 p.m. LOST DOG German Shepherd mix, 2'/2-year female, brown with black mask, choke collar, Lakeland Park, McHenry, 385-3882. FOUND DOG Poodle, white, adult, red bow and tags, Dartmoor Avenue, 455-3133. LOST CAT Gold and white, 1-year, large short hair male, Winding Creek subdivision, McHenry, 344-4686. FOUND CAT Long hair black large adult female, flea collar, McHenry, 385-0770 after 4 p.m. Please call Animal Control when you find or lose a pet. They will not pick up pet unless you wish. They also have pets for adoption. Call 338-7040. For information on Helping Paws lost and found and adoption, call 459-2641. Auditions Scheduled For 'New Visages-82' St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic church announces a night at the theatre, "New Visages - 1982", to be presented May 13, 14 and 15. Auditions will be held Feb. 25 and March 3 at 7:30 p.m., Loras hall, the lower level of St. Thomas church, located at Oak street and Route 176 in Crystal Lake. Needed will be singers, dancers and actors. Those who audition should bring their own material. Ac­ companists will be provided. Auditions will be limited to three minutes. Those who play an instrument well should call 459-5564 after 7 p.m. For information call 459-4388. For those who have original music, lyrics or other selections waiting to be performed, or for those who write comedy routines, monologues, or plays, "New Visages - 1982" will provide an opportunity. spurgeons / Custom- made Drapery SALE ^ 400 fabrics and colors to choose from i* Come pleated and fan-folded ready to hang * Available lined, self-lined" or unlined * Weighted corners ^ Just bring us your window sizes Sale Ends March 7,1982 McHenry Market Place 385-4100 4