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PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, APRIL It, IW HELPING PAWS 6Don't Let The Rains Come Down 99 my roof has a hole in it and I might drown". The rainy season has found many McHenry roofs being re-tarred. This high contrast photo shows the roofers silhouetted as they perform their art on a local food store. With the job completed, the rains may fall and the customers will stay dry. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD) Spring Grove Eva Freund 675-2135 Undo Lee Hansen Honored Guest At Nuptial Shower Mrs. William Kruger, Jr., 7618 Carleton drive, was hostess at a wedding shower given in honor of her niece, Linda Lee Hansen. She was pleasantly surprised when a group of relatives anf friends gathered at the. town hall on Sunday afternoon, April 7. Forty-one guests were present and all admired the newly remodelled hall as well as the decorations of pink and white streamers and bells, also a flowery umbrella on the gift table. Games were played and prizes given the winners. A buffet lunch which included a decorated cake was served. The guest of honor was the happy recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. Her bridesmaids were present to assist her. Wedding plans are for May 11 when Miss Hansen will become the bride of Mike Michaelson. Guests were present from Chicago and suburban areas. FALSE ALARM The fire alarm at Spring Grove school was accidentally set off on April 9. Alertness on the part of the teachers and the speedy response of the children made it possible for everyone to be evacuated from the building in one and one half minutes. It was a false alarm but the staff is to be commended on the handling of such an emergency. P.T.O. MEETS On Monday, April 8, the PTO called a special meeting at Spring Grove elementary school to pass a resolution in support of Dr. Frank Tavano. Hie PTO letter to all members of the Spring Grove School Board was as follows: Whereas, fthe object of the Parent-Teacher Organization are - A. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, church and community. B. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. C. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. D. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education. And, whereas, we the members of t h e P a r e n t - T e a c h e r - Organization feel that the welfare, care and protection of our children are in jeopardy due to the drastic actions taken by the Spring Grove school board as of March 30, 1974. Be it resolved that in the best interest of our children and our school, we the membership of the Spring Grove Parent- Teacher Organization, ask our school board to reconsider at this time their action of the immediate suspension of Dr. Frank / L. Tavano, superintendent of the Spring Grove elementary school. Signed, Kathy Wehrheim, President. FEDERATION MEETING Mrs. Pauline Horak, Mrs. Tippy Klein, Mrs. Marge Jung and Mrs. Eva Freund represented the Lotus Country Woman's Club at the meeting of McHenry County Federation of Women's Clubs on April 10 at Nativity Lutheran church hall in Wonder Lake. Mrs. Louise Bloyd, district president, was guest speaker. She gave an interesting talk and presented the information on the state convention which will be in May. A delicious buffet luncheon was served. ATTEND MASS IN ROCKFORD Mrs. Margaret Monohan, Mrs. Severa Wieher, Mrs. Marie Pacak and Mrs. Eva Freund attended the Mass of Chrism celebrated in St Peter Cathedral in Rockford by the Most Rev. Arthur J. O'Neill, Bishop, and the priests of the Church of Rockford. To show the unity of each parish within the Rockford Diocese, Bishop O'Neill distributed the holy oils blessed and consecrated at this Mass to the representatives of parishes. The above mentioned members of St. Peter's parish, Spring Grove, received the holy oils from the Bishop and presented them to their pastor, Rev. John Kilduff, so he may care for the spiritual welfare of the parish. HOSPITALIZED We were sorry to hear that Mrs. Frances Heinemann is in Burlington Memorial hospital and that Mrs. Kay Smith was a patient in St. Theresa's hospital. Kay is back home but will have to return for more tests. Alden Residents Contribute $150 To Fight RTA Fred DeHaan of Alden walked into State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr.'s Crystal Lake Plaza office last Thursday with $150 for the fight against RTA. DeHaan explained that he wanted to do what he could to keep McHenry county out of the Regional Transportation Authority district and he thought collecting funds to help with the recount efforts from his neighbors was something he could do. The contributions ranged from $1 to $5 and came froiri fifty-eight Alden area residents after a door to door canvass by DeHaan. "This is the type of response from citizens that we need if we are to stand a chance of learning whether the RTA referendum even passed honestly," Rep. Skinner pointed out. "This battle is going to be very expensive, but it's one that Appetizing Appetiser Cubes or slices of roast beef make popular appetizers. Simply serve a tasty dip such as horse­ radish or blue cheese with the cubes. Or spread the slices with the dip, roll up jelly roll fashion and secure with small wooden picks. IcwttrwcccL.experts for your lawn recommend.... VERTAGREEN CRABGRASS PREVENTER WITH BALAN 4* Vertagreen *• £.***& -«5.» « ; y** •• <*& -**** SAVE $1.00 ON 5,000 SQ. FT. 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Spaying and neutering pets should help reduce the problem of surplus cats and dogs, but surgery alone is not enough. Unowned animals are a major part of the problem. In addition to creating a public nuisance and possible health hazard, stray dogs and cats give birth to unwanted pups and kittens at an alarming rate. Many communities have tremendously reduced or nearly eliminated their unwanted animal population simply by enforcing existing animal control regulations. has to be fought," Skinner said. "I hope residents of larger towns will follow Alden's example." Others have come to grips with the problem by passing more stringent laws and enforcing them rigidly. As a concerned citizen, you should do everything you can to see that leash laws and other animal control regulations in your area are up to date and adequately enforced. And, as a responsible pet owner, you should make sure your pet "does not" contribute to the problem. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Staying this week at 385-6912 is a Scottie mix male, 8 weeks old, medium length fur, honey and white color, is good with children, been wormed, and puppy shot. Really is a doll and he's here waiting just for you. A male Terrier-Cocker, under one year, black, long fur, is the size of a Fox Terrier- Cocker, under one year, black, long fur, is the size of a Fox Terrier, is a good watchdog, is at 338-6949. A female Basenji mix, 9 months old, rusty brown with white markings, size of Cocker Spaniel, housebroken, shots, is at 455-1047. At 338-1480 is a Schnauzer- Poodle-Sheepdog, spayed female, 5 years salt and pepper, long shaggy fur, medium size, looks like small version of old English Sheepdog. A neutered Springer Spaniel- Lab. mix male, 2 years old, white with black patches, long fur, housebroken and good with children, all shots, needs room to run, Uurge dog is at 459-1129. FOUND DOGS Found in Wonder Lake on March 25 is a female Toy Collie, one year tan with white and black markings, long fur, small, no collar. 653-6936. At 385-8687 is a Labrador^ Retriever mix male, about ^ months old, black with white| spot on chest. LOST DOGS | Lost on April 11 was 4 miniature Schnauzer, female, 4 years old, wearing collar and tag. 459-4227. CAT FOR ADOPTION Staying at 459-6793 is a 5 months old, short fur, kitten, housebroken and gc with children, verj affectionate. At 459-9426 is a mother and ho* 5 kittens. Mother is long haired Tortoiseshell wit white paws. Kittens born Aj 3, '74, one is gold, two are tortoiseshell, one is a dark tiger i stripe, one is a dark tiger stripe \ with white paws. Four of the J kittens have extra toes. Call tog see kittens and to reserve! No lost or found cats » _______ « * i HONOR ROLL PUPILS ° Spring Grove Elementary J School District No. 11 recently j released its third marking * period honor roll. Listed on the • " A " h o n o r r o l l a r e f i f t h * graders, Sara Eckman, Mary J Irene Kagan, Buzz Juul, Laurie Dudley, Ann Vierke, Eileen Rabelhofer and Lisa Harmon; sixth graders, Ramona Mosier, Sue Young, John Duncan, Rita Porzel, Steve Curelo, Darren White, Kathi Noster, Mitchel Wegner and Jeff Stanley; seventh graders, Mike Morris and Alberts Schmitt; eighth graders,* Donna Wehrheim, Sue! Quillman, Rick DeRosa, Mark* Adomaitis, Sandy Kohl, Brad5 May, Mary Porzel, Diane* Kelly, Karen Todey, Kathy; Juul, Alex Stanulis and Jim" Werner. U FROM AKflf |M THE HRIl Mr 1408 N. Riverside Drive COMPLETE BARBERING & STYLING FOR MEN AND BOYS Call for an appointment "385-8373 Fish Fry Friday 5 until 9 PM. Public Always Welcome Chicken and Steak ALSO SERVING Whole Channel Cat Fish, Shrimp, Scallops Lunch 11 AM to 2PM Dinner 5PM to 9PM Pistakee Country Club Phone:385-9854 815 W. Bay Road CRte. 134) Rainy Day Insurance FREE . . . WHEN YOU DEPOSIT $250 OR MORE ! 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