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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 28 Nov 1979, p. 26

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'::"C;V. ; . t - PAGE S - PLAINDEALER • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1979 • •; HORNSBYS family centers - % Savings Subcription A A • : /', • / >v • .. ' f . / ' : •• ; ' Johnsbur ^ . Mary L. Gunderson 9 " 385-3052 ' ' - ,-Y '* • Mi ' ' ;V 'J-" . . -- TV Impressive Program Held yk rededication are for parishioners and friends who were physically unable to attend; and to readers, formerly of Johnsburg, who now live in many parts of the The front gathering country, but still receive the pavilion was the site for the McHenry Plaindealer.) opening of the rededication ceremonies, Saturday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic church. Arnold Rauen, was master of ceremonies. His Excellency, Reverend Arthur J. O'Neill, Bishop of Rockford, Father Leo Bartel, Pastor, St. John's, Father Edmund Petit, Pastor, St. Patrick's church, McHenry were in attendance and the invocation was given by Reverend Herman Graefs, Pastor, Zion Lutheran church, McHenry. Honor Guard for the flag raising ceremonies were Gerald Connerty, Mrs. Nancy Majercik and Mrs. Marie Oeffling, with Fourth D.egree members of the Knights of Columbus, from the McHenry County Bishop Boylan Assembly, dressed in their proper attire. The soloist, Mary Jo Stedman led everyone in singing "God Bless America".- The world famous bagpipers - "Shannon Rover's" including Thomas McWilliams, of St. John's entertained and Bob Wallace of CBS-Channel 2-TV made an appearance. The founder of St. John's Restoration fund, chairman, and president of the parish council, Gerald Klein, was next, with some appropriate remarks and appreciation for everyone attending, and the cooperation of parishioners, friends and contractors through this endeavor. Mr- Jack Tadish, president of the company which did most of the con- tractural work at the church, related interesting ex­ periences on this project and surprised everyone with a song and guitar act. Mr. Jerome, Olsen, president of the ar­ chitectural firm accepted the keys to the church from Mr. Tadish. Mr. Boyd Lindberg, chairman of the parish council Building and Grounds committee, ac­ cepted the keys from Mr. Olsen and then presented them to His Excellency, Bishop Arthur J. O'Neill. The Bishop explained the key represents the church building, not as the property of the Bishop, but of the people-the church, and this is to be continued even if another bishop is appointed. He stressed that the building cannot ever be used for any purpose other than a religious edifice. Father Leo Bartel, pastor of St. John's since 1970, > accepted the key from the Bishop and read the rededication plaque, which was blessed by Bishop O'Neill. A Procession was formed and entered the church for Mass to be offered by His Excellency, Bishop O'Neill. (Note: These details of the ceremonies for the CENTENARIAN Mary K. Schmitt, John­ sburg had her picture in the paper with a grandniece from Texas, who visited her in McHenry hospital recently. Mary K. is now at Woodstock Residence nursing home. Keep her in your prayers; send her a card now and then, or stop in to say "hello" when you are in the area. GIRL FORESTERS N.C.S.F.-St. Agatha Court 777, Christmas party will be held Monday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the John­ sburg Community club. Moms are invited to this potlucl^ supper and everyone is to bring a dish to pass. Girls are asked to wear dresses. Santa Claus will pay a visit during the evening festivities. Each member should bring a gift for Santa's bag, according to their age group; pre­ schoolers ; first through third grade; fourth through sixth, and seventh through twelfth. Also, bring a gift of im­ perishable food for Fish Christmas baskets, or a useable toy! When you are Christmas shopping for your own, buy something for a needy child in one of the above age brackets. SWEET ADELINES McHenry chapter "Holly and Harmony" will be presented, Saturday, Dec. 8, in the auditorium of John­ sburg high school at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and through club members. For further in­ formation, call Mrs. Peter J. (Lois) Kasper. FASHION SHOW "Sugar Plums on Parade", Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. by Junior class of Johnsburg high school. Cqme, see the new .auditorium, join in the carols, have punch, cookies, coffee, and buy a cookbook with recipes of the cookies you will be served. There will be children's, ladies' and men's fashions. Come and have a pleasant evening with a freind. Rudolph, the red-nose reindeer, Frosty, the snowman, Santa, Mrs. Santa Claus, and Santa's elves, will be there too, available for pictures, so bring your camera. Tickets are available at the school, from students and at the door. N.C.S.F. St. Agatha Court 777 - Christmas party, will be held Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. at Or- solini's in Richmond. Reservations are to be "made by Dec. 4 to Mrs. George (Jane) Mann, and all Forester members are welcome. No regular meeting for December. V;- - •' " • ; SECOND ANNUAL PARTY "Happy Birthday Jesus" party, Saturday, Dfte. 15, St. John's school, from 1 to 3 p.m. Children must ba registered, as we can only accommodate 150, from ages three to nine. To register, please call Mrs. Wendell- Dean (Susan) Kolthoff. Children are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, or a toy suitable for their age group, for the needy for Fish. Popsicle sticks and old- fashioned clothespins are being collected. If you have these available, please leave them at the school office. ^ HOME AND HOSPITAL Please remember in your prayers, George Mecko, John Peters and Mary K. Smith. CONGRATULATIONS to Thomas James Com- stock, who was served at the table of the Lord for the first time, Saturday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. Mass; and to Jennifer Harker, who was served Thursday, Nov. 23, at the 9 a.m. Thanksgiving day Mass, and to their parents. SYMPATHY - Pray for the repose of the soul of Raymond Hummer, a member of St. John's parish, who died Friday, Nov. 16. Funeral Mass was at St. Patrick's Catholic church Monday. Keep in mind especially all your deceased family and friends during these last days of November. CHRISTMAS PARTY St. John's Blessed Virgin Sodality annual Christmas party, has been set for Tuesday, Dec. 4,6:30 p.m. at the Johnsburg Community club. A potluck dinner will be served, so bring a dish to pass. Husbands and guests are invited. Look up your favorite recipes, ladies, to bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. There will be carols to sing and a most pleasant evening for everyone. INFORMATION If you have various items you would like to donate to the Goodwill Industries,, they may be taken to 1007 N. Plymouth lane. Mrs. Nick Adams is the local representative, and you can call her for further details. Goodwill truck picks up once a month. DATES TO REMEMBER Nov. 29 - Junior class. - Johnsburg high school - "Sugar Plums on Parade" fashion show - auditorium, 7:30 p.m. B.V.M. sodality-St. John's Christmas party - 6:30 p.m. potluck -- Johnsburg Community club Dec. 8 - Sweet Adelines - "Hollv & Harmony," -- Johnsburg high school aduitorium, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 - St. Agatha Court - girl Foresters - 6 to 8:30 p.m. - Christmas party- potluck supper - Johnsburg Community club. Dec. 15 - 2nd Annual Birth­ day Party for Jesus-St. John's school, 1 to 3:30 p.m. • • • • Long-winded answers are generally a cover for lack of specific informa­ tion. ̂>.;• ;• ; m Lakemoor-Lilymoor Margaret Karas 385,4934 ' .J I . 1 . ... V- (fS . S " 1 Homeowners Tell Crisis . r - ; r ; Residents of Lilymoor are asked to think about the future of the association. There will be a meeting scheduled by president, Jerry Weber, (the date and place to be announced later), to determine the needs and interests of the people, and • the most efficient method of accomplishing same. It is necessary for people in a subdivision to be aware of their own problems and give their time and talents to help solve them. The results can be better services such as road upkeep, snow plowing, garbage collection; a cleaner and more at­ tractive oommunity; a concerned, friendly neigh- vborhood. - • BIRTHDAY TIME Nov. 28 is a date of great importance to Marion and Don Leske, as it marks the birthdate of their son, Gary. Birthday wishes also go to Gary's wife Phyllis, who celebrates three days later, Dec. 1. v Nov. 28 is also a remembered date for Myra and Stan Zabroski.. They have two grandchildren who will be two this year, Teri Jean Odarczenko and John Patrick Zabroski. Ruth Pierce and eight year old Tracy Hueckstaedt share Nov. 29. Donovan Brizzi will be entering his teen years the last day of November. Dec. 2 belongs to Tom Sch­ midt and Billy Cassell. May all birthday people look forward to a year of excitement and fulfillment. ITS A GIRL The Ryans, who did not yet know the sex of their new baby as of the last column date, report that Kijeen has given an emphatic O.K. to bringing sister Meagan Ann home. Mqagan arrived on schedule Friday, in a Stevens Point, Wisconsin hosptial, weighing 6 lbs., 8Vfe oz., and 19 inches long. Marilyn is doing fine, and father A1 also survived. IT'S A BOY Clinton Dale Rasmussen is Choral Show Set A "Festival of Song" is exactly what the name implies: four outstanding young singers performing the music of many nations to create an exciting evening of musical diversity. Standard quartet repertoire, folk songs and Broadway show music are all brought together Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. in the Belvidere community building, in an evening that is truly in the spirit of a festival of song. De Cormier, founder and director of the nationally- acclaimed Robert de Cor­ mier singers, is well known as a composer and choral director in both the classical and popular fields. Formerly director of Choral Activities r ^ KREME LEMON CHOCOLATE HONEY DIPPED OLD FASHIONED £ ------ PLA/yfr OUR GLASS PINE TREE HAS 20 MUNCHKINS DONUT HOLE TREATS AND HUNDREDS OF USES. ONLY $2.29. at the Eastman School of Music, he was music director for the 1976 premiere of a Morton Gould- Carolyn Leigh special Bicentennial musical at the Kennedy center and is currently music director of the New York Choral society. De Cormier served as choral director for the "Ed Sullivan show" and as music director of NET'S "Stage for Protest" as well as CBS's Peabody Award-winning series "American Musical Heritage". His choral arrangements for Broadway productions include "Milk and Honey" and "110 in the Shade." He composed the music for "The World of Sholom Aleichem" and wrote the arrangements for the Mormon Tabernacle choir's recordings with the New York Philharmonic and the Philadelphia orchestra. Under the direction.of De Cormier, A Festival of Song promises to be a most joyous musical occasion. Admission to this concert is by season membership in the Belvidere Community Concert association. f • y (REGULAR RETAIL VALUE *3.291) Dunkin' Donuts has a beautiful Libbey. glass pine tree filled with Muncnkins donut hole treats for only $2.29 But what's really nice about it is that when you've run out of Munchkins, the tree doesn't run out of uses. It can hold flour or sugar in the kitchen, candy in the living room, or you cari even fill it with soil and start a tiny garden. Or, for that matter, at only (2.29 each you can buy several trees and start a small forest. Offer available at all participating Dunkin' Donuts shops while supply lasts. There's no limit on quantity purchased. v graft hs worth the trip. 4504 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY •«Sr l • < v. (O FASHIONED PLAIN rOWDERED SUGAR RAISED JELLY BAVARIAN KRt^ Mix Your Own A portable mixer that runs on house current has 160- pound capacity, weighs only 50 pounds. Polyethylene mixing drum has eight vanes, said to be durable, easy to clean. . > - Lilymoor's youngest resident. All 8 lbs., 1 oz.', and f19*£ inches arrived at the McHenry hospital Nov. 19 at 6:34 p.m.* via his mother, Carolyn. Proud papa Dale is already looking forward to the. fishing and hunting trips that he and Clinton will, be sharing/ Sister Suzanne lovesjal the excitement of showing off her new brother. Welcome, Clinton! I. DEER XING Jerry Weber and son Donald were driving home from an unsuccessful hunting trip at Marengo, Sunday, Nov. 18. It was' almost 9 a.m. as they came down Lily Lake road and were nearing the north end of Moraine Hills state park. A frightened mature doe, somehow came through the two-rail fence on the Lily Lake side, cleared the road .in one bound, jumped over the state park fence, lost her footing, did a complete somersault, got up and continued on her flight without a pause. It was a thrilling sight for the Webers. but a disap­ pointment for our household. The deer had been in our back yard and we had not been aware of it. This gives more evidence for drivers to be cautious in any wooded or open areas. Seeing a deer is a beautiful iiSight, but hitting one can be disastrous for the animal, the automobile and the driver. TURKEYTALE Friday, Nov. 16, was a good night for Kathy Kelley. Among Kathy's talents is a bowling average of 150. She over-bowled Friday, and won a 20 lb., turkey. Just enough for Kathy and James' Thanksgiving din­ ner. (And turkey ala king, turkey casserole, turkey soup, turkey milkshakes, turkey sundaes.... NAME CHANGE There has been more in­ terest shown in our column's name. If your voice hasn't been heard, there is still time to give your opinion. Call your columnist. Those who wifth to sing always find a song. GOD BLESS NATIONAL GUARD The Illinois National Guard, according >t6 Major General John R. Phipps, the Adjutant General of Illinois, is launching its biggest recruiting drive in recent years. The "Get Your Guard Up" campaign is part of a nationwide search for new members in both the Army and Air National Guard. Phipps said the career op­ portunities are the best they have been for years, WHAT S NEW

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