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Annie a winsome waif who charms audience Page 5 • PLAIN DEALER HERALD. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7.19IH With slips and slurs of pcku^i i campaigns winding down, we were pleasantly returned to the delightful world of another era on the stage of the Woodstock Opera House last Friday evening. The musical was "Annie". < * 9j ,V* j The United States was in the \ midst of the Great Depression. i The difference in the problems * then and now was that in the I space of less than three hours, J through the magic of a comic (strip character, the spirit and charm of one little girl inspired her country's leaders to do £ ,sommething about the dilemma, j* The outcome was the New Deal. j& The little girl who acc- \< complished this miracle of her j&time on opening night was a bundle of bounce wrapped up in 10-year-old Danielle Renee JjCKohl of Lockport, 111., who jjFree RTA ^passes still ught a list of credits which the not only lived up to but surpassed. This was the age of the early radio soap operas headed by Helen Trent. It was the brashy time of the Dusenberg car and the terrifying days of Dillinger. Franklin D. Roosevelt was portrayed most realistically by Allan Smith of McHenry, who made his appearance in the wheelchair so closely identified with the late president. Displaying an authentic accent, complemented by the familiar, long cigaret holder, and with head held high, Smith was convincing in the F.D.R. role. Judith Irwin, also of McHenry, tripled her talents, playing, in turn, Sophie the Kettle, Cabinet Member Frances Perkins, and a member of the Warbucks household staff. Her daughter, Robin Irwin, displayed a flair tor the stage which close observers have admired as they watched the young MCHS senior mature. As Grace Ferrell she played a prominent part in the household and business life of Daddy Warbucks, the billionaire who took Annie into his home and his heart as the tale unfolded. * -' v • • . 1 ' A Tiny Robin Olszewski, as Angel, and Kathleen Tiffany, as Duffy, appeared with a group of most talented youngsters who portrayed children in the or­ phanage from which Annie managed to escape. Others frock; this area who played prominently jn the cast were Jon Wills as Cabinet Member Hull, toad Steve Miskocki as Drake, the butler. One of thtf best comedic performances the Opera House stage was turned in by Frank J. Olivo, Jr., of NapervUle, who belongs on the professional stage. In a cast that exuded talent, everyone's favorite was Striker, the prize winning Golden Retriever, as Annie s loyal side-kick Sandy. The red- haired Annie and the red- furred dog made a combination that produced a winner. With some very excellent assistance, this is a show everyone should College seminar may help cope with holiday 'blues' i "Annie*' continues Woodstock Opera weekends through Nov. at the House 18. KAF Persons who have trouble deal­ ing with the holiday season, for whatever reason may benefit from McHenry County College Counselor Cathy Bolger's seminar, "Coping With Holiday Blues." Bolger will focus on clarifying holiday expectations and en­ courage participants to share their feelings. In the process it is hoped that coping skills will be developed. The serfiinar will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 1 to2;30 p.m.. atMCC. There is no charge for participa­ tion, but it is necessary to register in advance. Registration can.be completed in the MCC Registra­ tion Office Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:90 p.m. or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. On Friday#>e office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The college is located at th^ in­ tersection of Route 14 and Lucas Road, Crystal Lake. : given awa J-muters' c Chicago area commuters' can continue to win free monthly tran­ sit passes in the Regional Transportation Authority's mon­ thly ticket giveaway. Each month the RTA. gives away three commuter rail passes and five bus passes. The latter are good on Chicago Transit Authority buses and elevated trains and on suburban buses. To enter the contest, riders should send the previous month's expired rail or bus pass to RTA Ticket Giveaway, 300 N. State St., Chicago, 60610. They should write their name, address and daytime phone number on the pass. Any type of monthly transit pass may be entered: RTA, CTA, commuter rail or Link-Up. Entries should be postmarked by the tenth of the month, and the winners will be drawn by the 15th of that month. For example, Oc­ tober passes should be mailed to the RTA by Nov. 10. The winners of the November ticket giveaway will recoivfrDecember paaieq. ; CPR CLASS Victory Memorial Hospital will i offer cardiopulmonary resuscita- • tion training (CPR) from 6:30 to I 10:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 13 at the \ Victory Immediate Care Center, I 3477 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Cost is ; $1.50. Pre-registration is required C by calling the Emergency Medical tlServices office at (312) 578-4179. I -- LIQUID STROM'S BEER 6 PACK • 12 OZ. 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