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p w;i: i n \iM»i \i i n KRihAv.ni<:< k!miMin.ina ^ --aeneral © News © Recall other Christmas celebrations in '83 After writing 48 Christmas columns, I hesitate to write another in this 49th year. My hesitancy is fear of repetition. But, let's give it a shot. by Earl Walsh CAROL AT HOME--McHenry Junior Women's Civic Group sponsored an afternoon of caroling at Royal Terrace on Wednesday, Dec 14th. Many of the McHenry area scouting troops and dens participated. Cake, cookies, and juice were shared by all. Pictured above are Angie Bascacci, helper; Anna PrzybyMski resident; Lisa Hoffman, Girl Scout, and Jim Lynofrt, Cub Scout. Many McHenry area Brownies also participated. n McHenry* iswtiin amdealer McH*nry Herald (USPS 335-200) - Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 815 -385-0170 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday ft Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage PAID at McHenry. Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER Send oddress chonges to McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry. Illinois 60050 Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to the McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050. A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be made where a change of address is provided through the Post Office deportment. --------- • ••• '• - Thomas C. Miller-Publishar Adala Froehlich-Editor fltoarb ©inning Jittospaper MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION 1 Yeor |p McHenry County SUMCMTOONRATCi , "•** (19.00 1 Year $27.00 Outside McHenry County After all, the season of Christmas is repetitious. We go through the same preparation and follow most of the same patterns of other years. -- And, nobody has ever found a good substitute for the greeting of "Merry Christmas". There were joys in seeing our own children and grandchildren open their eyes at sight and thoughts of Santa Claus. But, somehow my thoughts always drift back to my own childhood days. If I repeat, please bear with me. Let the spirit of Christmas prevail. My parents didn't open the front parlor very often during the winter months. But, the fireplace was in that room and how else could Santa Claus visit us. As usual, we got our pa jum­ pers on behind the hard coal stove and scooted through the cold hallway up to bed. The bedrooms were a little warmer than the outdoors, but flanel sheets helped. So did the soap stones Mom heqted anti put at our feet. Santa brought the tree and decorated it after we were asleep. Strings of popcorn and cranberries made beautiful decorations. We didn't have fancy Stockings to hang from the mantel-piece. Mom's stockings were big. So it was a good trick if you could get one of those numbers. An orange in the toe, then hard candy was the treat. If that candy got warm, it stuck to the sock. Fuzzy! SPEND YOUR NEW YEAR IN THE COUNTRY We were awake early on Christmas morning. Couldn't wait to run down the stairs so slid down the bannister. As the day wore on, our father had a booming fire in the fireplace, flames dancing crazily. Transportation was limited so we walked a mile across town to the old St. Patrick's Church which stood in all its vine- covered beauty facing Court Street, north of Washington Street. We were dressed to stand the chill of winter. Fleece-lined long underwear, stocking caps, wool mittens (knit by our mother or grandmother), and buckle boots. That was before zippers. Of course, Mom's big fur muff was standard equipment. I spent one Christmas in a hospital connected with the Mayo Clinic. They served a wonderful meal with beautiful settings. (Never mind that I couldn't do justice to that meal). Carolers roamed through the hospital halls and kindness abounded. Can't remember, but they may have given a fellow an extra pill to kill the pain. Dear Santa, you old Ho-Ho-Ho rascal, please do your best to make everybody happy at this Blessed Season. HERE IS A LIST: Bring whatever is needed to make.lhe White Sox champions of the wbrl^Hn 1984. V Peace on eprth. Good sense ioworld leaders so they can settle differences without killing people. Fairness and justice. A cure for baldness. Good health and less pain for all people. Comfort to John Busscher. He isn't Used to losing bets to me. Some Irish songs for Arnold Rauen. Make people close their traps when they can't say something good about others. Well, Santa, I'm running out of thoughts and nearing a deadline so from here oh you are on your own. Do your best to bring the true spirit of Christmas to all. I don't need a pair of socks this year. Give them to some fellow whose feet are cold. It's a big order but please try to bring love, peace and j^Merry Christmas to all. SPECIAL RITE The Fox Valley Christian Reformed Church, meeting at North Elementary School, 500 Woodstock Street, in Crystal Lake, will be having a special service of Scripture readings and Christmas carols at 6 p.m. Saturday, Christmas Eve. The public is invited to come and join together in singing the carols of Christmas. Coffee and cookies will be served following the service. For more information call 1-455-4603. SNUG HARBOR 801 N RIVER RD M C HENRY 385 2671 I MUSIC BY TWO BEERS AND A COKE 1 C H O O S E F R O M : • N Y S T R I P S T E A K • S U R F A N D T U R F ' C R A B L E G S K R K I F\A T RC I N • f ' I L E T C A L l 3 8 5 2 6 7 1 F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S |* Introductory Offer • I HUNTER SUPER | SALAD BAR $350 Serving 11 a.m. >3p.m. Mon. • Fri. 25 P E R P E R S O N Buy 1 Get 1 FREE With This Ad! • I 4 MAWU'AGNf DRINK AND I IP NO I INCLUDED Treat a Friend! 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So, anytime you need a grocery or household item--or something fresh and delicious for unexpected company--or just a great snack for yourself, re­ member that White Hen Pantry is close by and convenient. When you run out of something in your pantry... run out to ours! <k Ice cold 8c refreshing PEPSI/DIET PEPSI/ PEPSI FREE/ DAD S ROOT BEER 2 liter bottles 89* Each (Limit 2) A Great with dips! VITNER'S POTATO CHIPS QUARTER POUND BAG All varieties 2/99 C r/r/tf/n powno KhhtB Check our everyday low price on... 2% LOW FAT MILK $1.65 gallon » Delicious desserts start with. SEALTEST ICE CREAM Your choice of flavors $1.89 VJ gallon Product offers good December 23-31. 1983 only at (he McHenry White Hen Pantry stores listed below. O • white Hen Pantry When you run out... w 3808 WEST ELM 14802 WEST ELM MC HENRY • 385-0006 |MC HENRY - 344-3280 Pat & Cindi Smith, Owner/Operators BOTH STORES OPEN 24 HOURS EVERYDAY! OPEN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS! jL WHP 1983 COUNTRY CLUB | 5419 Kenosha St. Richmond. II. j 60071 Rt. 173,1 Blk East of Rt. 12 [815)678-2631 City to buy equipmem for offices The Purchasing Committee of the council recom­ mended ° the purchase of two filing cabinets and a typewriter for the Police Department. The cabinets will cost $395 each and" about $700. The recommendation was approved. The City Clerk's office also received the okay to pur­ chase a manual check machine at a cost of $400. Wishing you the peace and joy of special holiday moments, and a prosperous New Year. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY