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l» \CiK R - PI JUNDKAI.KR - FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 25.1983 Social Community Calendar NOVEMBER 30 Pioneer Center Skate-A-Thon-6:90 to 9 p.m.-McHenry Just For Fun Roller Rink-information, 344-1290. DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 1 Wdstk-McH League of Women Voters-Board Meeting, 9 a.m- Barbara Marrs', 1506 Appaloosa Trail, McH.-All Members Invited. McH. Area Jaycees-Annual Christmas Tree Sale-Hornsby Parking Lot-Proceeds For Community Service Projects. DECEMBER 3 Edgebrook Christmas Bazaar-fta.m. to 3 p.m.-School Gymnasium Essence of Christmas-Nativity Lutheran Church-Wonder Lake Rd., Wonder Lake-Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks-Crafts & Baked Goods-9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Movie 10 a.m. & Noon-"Pinocchio's Greatest Adventure' McH. Theatre-Admission By Ticket Only (Obtained Nov. 25 & 26 By Shopping In McHenry). DECEMBER 3-4 EL. Father Kilduff was the of­ ficiating clergyman for the lis) p.m. ceremony. , The bride is the daughter of Mr. Robert F. Lavallee, 2401 Westward Drive, Spring Grove. Jim and Helen Busch, 219 James Road, Spring Grove, are the parents of the bridegroom. Carol Hamilton attended the bride as matron of honor and Richard DeRosa handled the duties of best man. ' MR. AND MRS. AAARTIN J. BUSCH The former Pamela J. Lavallee and Martin J. Busch repeated their wedding vows Saturday, Oct. 1, at St. Peter's Craft Bazaar & Santa's Secret Shop-St. Patrick's Hall-Saturday, Catholic Church, Storing Grove, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. McHenry Choral Club Christmas Auditorium-8:15 p.m. Program-West Campus MR. AND MRS. RICK GIT7KE Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in McHenry was the setting for the Sept. 17 exchange of promises of marriage bet­ ween the former Tammy Thurlwell of McHenry and Rick Gitzke of Fox River Grove. Pastor Roger Schneider was the officiating clergyman for the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Daniel Thurlwell, 4311 Crest- wood and Dorothy Thurlwell, 4602 Northfox, both of McHenry. Robert and Norma Gitzke, 102 Grove, Fox River Grove, are the parents of the bridegroom. A reception for 200 friends and relatives was held at the American Legion Hall in Crystal Lake. The bride graduated from McHenry West Campus in 1978 and the groom is a 1976 graduate of Cary-Grove High School. The new Mr. and Mrs. Gitzke took a honeymoon trip to On­ tario Canada and are presently 'at home' in Fox River Grove. DECEMBER 4 Annual Breakfast With Santa & Bazaar--8 a.m. to 1 p.m.- Johnsburg High School-Ringwood Road-Sponsor, Johnsburg PTO. DECEMBER 6 Whispering Oaks Woman's Club-Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m.- Community Center. DECEMBER 8 Wdstk-McH League of Women Voters-Unit Meeting, 9:30 a.m.- "Planning for National Programs' '-Grace Lutheran Church-311 Washington St., Wdstk.-Babysitting Available. McH. Co. Genealogical Soc.-Meeting, 7:30 p.m.-Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall-Christmas Get-Together. McH. Sr. Citz. Club-Annual Christmas Dinner-McH. Country Club-Reservations, Ruth Fradell, 385-6586. McHenry Woman's Club-Christmas Party & Potluck Luncheon- Bring Dish to Pass & Collection For FISH-11.30 a.m.-Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Christmas Extended Store Hours Begin-Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.- -Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.-Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hold "Essence of Christmas Once again, Nativity Lutheran Church is looking forward to its annual holiday happening, "The Essence of Christinas." Featured will be a large assortment of hand crafted aD Little elves will be running about, assisting in the "General Store" and "Mrs. Claus' Kitchen." Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served throughout the day, with craft demonstrations and live entertainment going on intermittently. There will be puppet shows for children to enjoy while Mom browses; and an overall warm glow of Christmas spirit in the air. The date and time toc remember is Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church on Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake. Sixteen guests toasted the newlyweds at a reception held at Andre's Steak House, Rich­ mond, IL. ink new Mrs. Busch is em­ ployed at Filtertek, Inc. in Hebron, EL. Her husband, a 1978 graduate of Richmond-Burton Community High School, is employed at Kenosha Beef, also in Hebron. Cesarean film Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock is sponsoring a showing of the film "A Shared Cesarean Beginning" Monday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m., in the new conference room at the hospital. The film documents the ex­ perience of a young couple as they prepare for, and share together the cesarean birth of their second child. The documentation of the birth and the spontaneity of the young parents makes the events of the delivery room touching as well as informative. Anyone in­ terested is invited to attend. A registered nurse and cesarean childbirth educator will be present to answer any questions. For further information, please call Mrs. John (Janet) Smith, 385-3318. Sponsor bazaar Senior citizens at the multi­ purpose center, 133 Illinois St., Crystal Lake, will hold a Christmas Bazaar starting Dec. 5; from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hawaiian honeymoon planned will be 'at home' in Lincoln Park, Chgo. A two-week vacation on the romantic Hawaiian Islands was in the honeymoon plans of newly married Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. McDonagh. Newly married Mr\& Mrs. Randal Mauch Lynn Lodes of Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Lodes of Waukegan, IL. Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. McDonagh of McHenry are the parents of the bridegroom. Hie couple was united in holy matrimony Friday, Nov. 11, before the Reverend Joseph Bracken, during a 5 p.m. ceremony in St. Dismas Church, Waukegan. The church was decorated with white gladioli; and to further enhance the mood, special music included the entry song, "The Wedding March," "The Lord's Prayer," "Ave Maria," "Endless Love," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "Looking Through the Eyes of Love," performed by organist Tina Schumann, violinist Angela Martin and soprano Rita Schuenemann. The bride wore a gown of gardenia (ivory) organza fashioned with a bodice of Chantilly lace, featuring a Queen sweetheart neckline, high, standup ruffle collar, and long sheer sleeves accented with ruffles. The A-line skirt fell from the empire waist and was edged with ruffles sweeping into a shepherdess back with tiers of lace ruffles down the back. Her head was covered with a mat­ ching Chantilly lace mantilla. Newly married Mr. and Mrs. Randal N. Mauch are making their home in Lincoln Park, Chicago, following their ex­ change of wedding vows Saturday, Nov. 19. The bride, the former Diane R. Mason of Lincoln Park, Chicago, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Mason of Northbrook, IL. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Mauch of McHenry are the parents of the bridegroom. Father William Malloy presided over the 6:30 p.m. nuptials in St. Norbert's Church, Northbrook. The altar was adorned with floral arrangements; and aisle bows decorated the ends of the pews. The bride wore a gown of white peau de soie. The traditional look was accented by an empire waistline, high neck and long fitted sleeves. The dress was gracefully detailed with Alencon lace and pearls. A matching fingertip veil com­ pleted the ensemble. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Debbie Lindh of Vernon Hills, IL. Bridesmaids were Michelle Norman of Lincolnshire, IL, Sharon Oliver of Casey, IL, Mary Mauch of McHenry, Maureen Scallon of Evanston, IL and Kathy Ullmann of Lincoln Park, Chicago. Attendants were attired in dusty blue crepe gowns fashioned with a jeweled neckline, and enhanced by an assymetric tucked bodice. Handling the duties of best man was Robert Mauch of McHenry. Groomsmen were Rodney Mauch of Griffith, IN, Mike Whitehead of McHenry, Doug Nelson of Chicago, Gary Mayer of Prospect Heights, IL and Mike Licwinko of Rockford, IL. The male members of the bridal party wore dark gray tuxedos with an ascot. The mother of the bride chose a long, periwinkle blue crepe gown, featuring a natural waist, banded by a silver metallic belt; long, full sleeves, and a criss- , cross tucked V-shape bodice. A long gown of rose crepe styled with a flared peplum and an Alencon lace trimmed neckline was the choice of the groom's mother. Following the ceremony, a reception for 200 friends and relatives was held at Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling, IL. Later, the newlyweds em­ barked on a wedding trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The new Mrs. Mauch graduated from Southern Illinois University, with a B.S. degree in Social Welfare; and is employed by Dar Allen Rein­ surance. Her husband graduated from Marquette University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration; and is employed by Allstate Rein­ surance. Schmitt-Steinsdoerfer repeat wedding vows in St. John the Baptist Church, Johnsburg To complete the look, she carried a large bouquet of silk orchids, white roses and stephanotis, laced with pearls. Serving her sister as maid of honor was Debbie L. Lodes of San Diego, CA. The groom's sister, Barbara Anderson of Wonder Lake was the bridesmaid; and a niece of the groom, Beth Ann Anderson of Wonder Lake, was the flower girl. The two maids were similarly attired to the bride, in cranberry organza with a Queen neckline, long full sleeves and ruffled hems sweeping up to the left side. They had Victorian brimmed hats to match and carried small cascades of silk burgundy and pink roses in a diamond shape, with green leaf background. The flower girl wore a floor length ivory gown of Chantilly lace over organza with a high Victorian collar, Chantilly lace yoke and Bishop sleeves. The ruffled, tiered front cascaded over the hoop skirt and flowed into a train. Her silk flower bouquet echoed the treatment of the bridesmaids' except for a pink leaf background; and her head was graced with a wreath of ivory, pink and burgundy ribbons. The best man was John Heard of St. Louis, MO, and the groomsman was Michael Mikenas of Lombard, EL. Allen Anderson of Wonder Lake and Steven Whitehead of McHenry served as ushers > and Christopher Frayer of Racine, Wi was the ring bearer. fhe groom wore a classic grey cutaway coat,, pin stripe trousers, a pearl grey vest, white wing shirt and grey stripe ascot. The other male members wore a grey stroller coat, matching trousers, pearl vest, white wing shirt and grey bow. The mother of the bride wore an ivory chiffon, sleeveless, V- neck bodice lavishly etched and swirled with bugle beads and gem stones; and a circular skirt. A mauve chiffon over organza floor length gown with a wide tucked, pleated bodice and long sleeves was the choice of the groom's mother. They both had corsages of silk burgundy and pink roses. A reception for 150 guests was held at Maravella's in Fox Lake, EL. The. bride graduated from Waukegan East High School in 1978 and is a sales represen­ tative for a photography com­ pany. The groom graduated from McHenry Community fiigh School West Campus in 1975; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, EL, with a B.S. degree in 1980; and is a territory manager for a rental supply company. They are making their home in Milwaukee, WI. * All of the silk flowers for the wedding were hand made by a friend of the bride. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg was the setting for the Nov. 19, 3 p.m. sacrament uniting in holy matrimony the former Mary Beth Schmitt and Lee A. Steinsdoerfer. The Reverend Leo J. Bartel presided over the solemnization, assisted by the bride's uncle, Deacon Eugene Frost. _ The bride is the daughter of Harold C. and Elaine Schmitt, 3715 N. Spring Grove Road, Johnsburg. Andrew and Mary Steinsdoerfer, 3608 W. Clover, McHenry, are the parents of the bridegroom. The bride wore a gown fashioned of chiffonette over satin. The bodice was styled with a Chantilly flounce, drop shoulder and gathered Chantilly forming the short capped sleeves. The hemline was accented with a flounce of Chantilly lace, continuing around the edge of the chapel length train. The fitted cummerbund of self fabric banding the waistline was enhanced with a bow and back streamers. Satin bows highlighted-the over skirt lace flounces. Her fhree-tiered, waltz length, embroidered lace trimmed mantilla was secured to an open crown of lace and pearls, embellished with tiny sprays of pearlized buds. Attending her friend as maid of honor was Peggy McGee. Bridesmaids were sisters of the bride, Julie and Traci Schmitt of Johnsburg; the bride's sister-in- law, Sandi Schmitt of McHenry; sisters of the groom, Lynn Congdon and Beth Preston, both of. McHenry; and Mary Rabelhofer of Spring Grove. The flower girl was Annie Harrison. The maid of honor wore a floor length burgundy lustrous polyester dress with a ruffled U- shape neckline and short puffed sleeves. A bow sash at the waist added the finishing touch. The other attendants " were identically attired to the maid of honor but in dusty rose. Each wore a hairpiece of baby's breath. The best man was the bride's brother, Mark Schmitt of McHenry. Groomsmen were another brother of the bride, Brad Schmitt of Johnsburg; Greg Schaefer of McHenry; Mike Schroeder of Onarga; Bob Hollenbeck of Virgil; the groom's brother, Mark Steinsdoerfer of Oak Park; and Bill Meyer of Harvard. The ring bearer was Joshua Meyer of Harvard. Hie mother of the bride was gowned in a periwinkle blue polyester knit formal with an attached blouson overlay of chiffon. A plum, two-piece, floor length dress of polyester, highlighted with a draped jacket was the selection of the groom's mother. A reception for 240 guests was held at the Johnsburg Community Club. Special guests of honor on this memorable day were the groom's grandmother, Mrs. Helen Bauer; and grandparents of the bride, Mrs. Catherine Schmitt and Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Turner. Upon their return from a week-long honeymoon in Acapulco, Mexico, the newlyweds will reside in McHenry. The, bride graduated from Johnsburg High School in 1980 and is employed by McHenry State Bank. v The groom graduated from McHenry Community High School in 1977; McHenry County College in 1981, with an Associate Degree; is presently completing work at Southern Illinois University towards a Bachelor Degree in Vocational Education; and is also a teacher-aide at Lake County College Vocational Center. Displaying an appropriately decorated cake for the occasion of the Liberty Post 188 of the Polish Legion of American Veterans' third anniversary are, from left to right, Len Kaczmarek, Finance Officer of Post 188, National Auxiliary President Wanda Swiecki, Chapter 188 Auxiliary President Ursula Stetz and Polish Legion of American Veterans National Commander Norman Lelo. Lelo of Dearborn, MI and National President Wanda Swiecki of South Gate, MI. A fine time was had by all and when the bus was ready to return to the hotel, the national delegates did not want to bid farewell. As the evening came to a close, all stood and sang "God Bless America" and the Polish national anthem, "Brothers, Poland Is Not Lost." Liberty Post 188 of the Polish Legion of American Veterans recently celebrated its third anniversary. Over 115 people attended an anniversary dance at the post home, "Liberty Hall", 1304 Park St., McHenry. Polka and ballroom music was provided by a band, totally comprised of members of the post. At the same time, at th£ Ramada-O'Hare Hotel, national executive meetings were being held, and Liberty post sponsored a bus from the hotel to the post home. National officers of the P.L.A.V. from New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and New Jersey had an opportunity to sample Post 188 and McHenry hospitality. The ladies served a superb Polish sausage dinner with all the trimmings. Members of the post were honored to have in attendance National Commander Norm