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McCullom Lake Mary Jo Farrell 344-1575 Village First Lady Guest Surprise Shower JoAnne Weisenberger was the very surprised guest of honor at a shower given by Sharon Grutzmacher on Nov. 3D. Jo and Kurt and Jason are expecting a new brother or sister for Jason in the next few weeks, an event that the village's first family and all the rest of the village is eagerly awaiting. Personally, I'm rooting for a girl, knowing how Cute they can be, but no word has come from Kurt or Jo. • Seventeen ladies were present when a very shocked Jo walked in, scissors in hand, to work on costumes for the Christmas play. The surprise had evidently been kept quite well, for Jo was obviously startled. Lovely gifts for the new baby were opened, and then hors d'oeuvres and punch were enjoyed by the ladies. GRAND OPENING Well, anyone who ever said I don't have a "nose for news" was obviously mistaken, as Jim and Ginny Franklin have sure enough opened their grocery store. The first day of business was Tuesday, Nov. 22, and a visit to the store on Wednesday proved to be a very profitable one for me as the Franklins have some really swell specials going on. The store hours, for the time being, are going to be 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:30 until 10 p.m. on weekends. Ginny said that these hours are sort of on probation, and time will really tell when they should open and close. I'm sure that all of you are as delighted as I am that Jim and Ginny have opened this store for all of us. They are stocking quite a selection of items that are quickly consumed, ~ like bread and milk, and also lots of things that are easily forgotten in town, like almost anything other than bread and milk. We wish you all the best of luck in your new venture, Jim and Ginny, and we know you'll prosper. / VISITORS A1 and Lolly Rowe, former McCullom Lake residents, came down from Milwaukee for the day on Saturday, Nov. 19. They had lovely visits at the Raycrafts, the Martinis and the Parkses, and were able to catch up on all the latest goings on in the village. Lolly said to say a big hi to all the Beach Gals, who miss her baking in the worst way. AND SPEAKING OF... The Beach Gals will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the beach house. I'm reminding you in advance so you can be sure to mark it on your calendar and not write something else in. Someone is going to bring a big turkey home from this meeting, so be sure to attend; it could be you! NEW ARRIVAL A new baby daughter, their first, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ted 01sen,of Waukesha, Wis., on Nov. 7. She has been named Jill Madeline, and weighed in at 8 lbs., 8 oz., when she was born. Jill welcomed home by brothers, Scott, and twins, Michael and Richard. Grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olsen of McCullom Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Beaumont of Englewood, Fla. Best wishes to everyone in the family on your new little doll. BIRTHDAYS Not very many birthdays this week, and not one anniversary. Happy birthday wishes go to Lorraine Furlong and Jim Wyman, who share Dec. 5 as their birthday, and to (are you ready for this) Lesley Curran, Nichole Curran, Marky Grim and Butch Straumann, who all celebrate birthdays on Dec. 6. Happy snowy birthday to you all What Just One Person Can Do Driest Spot >t in t The driest spot In the United States is in southwest Arizona, which had a 30 year normal rain­ fall of 4.13 inches. Mary Lou Williams, Pianist And Composer ' "I would like to be remem­ bered," said Mary Lou Williams in a recent interview, "as one who tried to bring peace and love to the world playing the piano and trying to save a great art called 'jazz' which is needed on earth more than any other music because of its true spiritual content." In her 50-year career as a professional musician, Ms. Williams' style has reflected the changes of the times, demonstrating that "jazz is a living art in constant flux." A renowned jazz musician, she now tours the country forming jazz workshops and giving concerts at schools and colleges. "I like doing something for the teenagers," she reflects. "Teaching this music to others is another contri­ bution," she feels, "because we no longer have love and the spiritual feeling in music nor have we any more great creators such as Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker and a great ..«any others." She never tires of her work with "younger people." At her concerts and in her workshops, she "talks with my fingers." And she encourages her audiences - young and oM - to learn how to "listen with the ears of your heart." She expresses concern for the destruction of "the souls of potential greats of today," and encourages her listeners to develop their own abilities. Said one younger admirer, "Mary Lou has as much to say to me as she said to my parents years ago. And I surely like what I hear." Net Lev* "Your wife must be a very affectionate woman. She al­ ways kisses you when you come home." "That's not affection. She just wants to see if I've been drinking." PAGE IS - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1*77 Valley View Presents Holiday Music Programs The annual holiday music programs at Valley View school will be held on two separate dates this year. The second grades will present their songs to parents and friends Friday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. in the school cafereria. The children will sing songs about Thanks giving, Hanukah and Christmas. The third grades will present their program of holiday music to parents and friends Friday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The children's holiday art work, under the direction of X ) Don f Neubauer, Art teacher, will be on display and the classroom teachers will serve refreshments to all at the end of each performance. The programs are under the direction of Dorothy Hollander, music teacher at Valley View school. 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