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Ringwood News 385-8037 653-9262 728-0343 Club Honors Square Dancer Patti Miller recently went to San Jose, Calif., for in­ stallation as the In­ ternational Vice-president of the Midwest States for the Bachelor and Bachelorettes Square Dance clubs. This is quite an honor for someone from a small town. While there, she did some sightseeing in San Francisco with a group of the square dancers that she has met at previous conventions, who live in the area. San Jose is about 40 to 45 miles south of San Francisco. EARLY BIRDS Ed and Diane Skidmore and Nicky of Mountain, Wis., were earlybird visitors. They arrived at Ed's parents, the John Skidmores almost two weeks before the holiday to visit with the family and relatives. Daughter, Betty Williams^: of Fort Worth, Tex., arrived at the Skidmores 2 days early. Jackie and Ron Creutz and their 3 boys, of McHenry, also came to enjoy dinner and a good visit with sister Betty. Mildred and Tony Senkerik visited Friday evening with Betty and, of course, John and Curly Skidmore, too. Elsie Pacy and Mabel Ehlert of Twin Lakes came for dinner Saturday to enjoy Betty's company and have a good visit with their sister, Curly and her husband John. Betty returned home to Fort Worth Sunday, after a full week of visiting with her parents and relatives. BAPTISMS Jaimee Lynn Gamen and Sarah Reining were baptized by Reverend James Segin during services at Ringwood United Methodist church, Nov. 25. Jaimee is the infant daughter of Vaughn and Cheryl Gamen, the church organist. Sarah is the daughter of John and Michelle Reining. Brother, Shane, also witnessed the ceremony- SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY It was a real surprise for Christopher Hogan when eleven of his school friends gathered Sunday, Nov. 18, to help him celebrate his seventh birthday. There were gifts, games and a birthday cake with all the trimmings; everything to make a seven year old happy. Christopher is the son of Mike and Sue Hogan. WELCOME SON Linda and Charles Zim­ merman are the proud parents of a son, Michael Charles, born Sunday, Nov. 25. Linda is the daughter of Conrad and Doris Rupp, former members of our church who are now residing in Florida. Doris has been visiting the Zimmermans to be here to welcome her grandson. FAMILY GATHERINGS Paul, Althea and Lee Walkington drove to Butler, Pa., to spend the holiday with Tom and Maya Walkington. They were able to enjoy a short visit with Maya's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stauber, before they returned to their home in Zurich, Switzerland, \ John Hogan of Mountain, Wis., was home for the holiday. He. joined his parents, John and Ha, and other family members for dinner with Tom and Pat (Hogan) Parsley at Crystal Lake. Others attending were the Jerry Hogan family, Mike Hogan family, and Sig and Ingeborg Jacobson. Harry, ahd Georgia Hogan, with their children . spent the holiday with Georgia's mother, Mrs. Christine Blake. Leonard and Phyllis Ackerman entertained their family for the holiday with Phyl's parents, Clayton and Virginia Bruce, also in at­ tendance. Thanks to a suggestion from Laura Baker about 9:30 last Friday morning she and her folks, Art and Mary Baker, were on the road by 11 a.m. for a belated holiday with the grandmothers in Strawberry Point, Iowa. They were fortunate to miss the bad weather and had a nice visit with the family. TRAVELERS Doris Low and her mother. Mabel Thomas left for Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 14. They were met by Darold Thomas in Pheonex. Mabel stayed with Darold and family while Doris \ went on to California to Visit daughter Donna and Phil Crocfer and new granddaughter Cori Lynn, born Nov. 1. Doris helped them move to Needles, Calif., that weekend. On Wednesday they traveled to Phoenix, Ariz., to be with Darold's family for the holiday. On the way to Phoenix, they stopped in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., to see the famous London bridge that had been moved there a few years ago, by an individual company. It crosses a channel of the Colorado river and is in use every day. Friday evening Darold and Lori took sister Doris and mom, Mabel to the dog races. They are really something to see. On ah average we came out on top. BIRTHDAYS Happy belated birthday to Keith/ Lehman Nov. 28. Happy birthday went to Billie Jo Bounds Dec. 2, and on Dec. 3 we found Lee Tomlinson adding another year. Dec. 4 was that special day for Janet Bauer and on Dec. 5 we find Bill Baker, Joe Visconti and Dorothy Winters blowing out all the candles on their cakes. Dec. 7 is that special day for Laura Baker and Dec. 8 is another busy day with Jerry Hogan, Pam Kehoe, and Scott Miller sharing their special day. Happy happy birthday to all of you won­ derful people. ANNIVERSARIES Dec. 2 was that special day for Mary and Sherman Spencer. They celebrated forty years of wedded bliss. We all wish you a Happy Anniversary and many more to come. Would you like to nave your birthday or an­ niversary remembered? Do call one of the above num­ bers and get listed with us. THINGS TO REMEMBER Dec. 8 - Progressive Supper - 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 -- U.M.W. Christmas party - 12:30 at Doris Low's. Only 20 more days to Christmas GOD BLESS DIAL A PRAYER 1-385-1234 Sale ends December 8,1979 gj Great Holiday Sale Simulated-pecan console. 17535 3 great ways to listen to your sound entertainment. OQ 88 .X Reeul Regularly 49.99 AC/DC cassette recorder offers built-in mike. AC/DC multi-band radio with AM/FM/ CB/Air/Weather/FB. AM/FM LED dock radio wakes with music/alarm; sleep to music. 3999 #50 off. AM/FM-stereo/SW-cassette recorder. Record off radio or live -m m qq in stereo. Built-in mikes. 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Sun. llajn.-6p.rn. , Crystal Lake 105 Northwest Highway Routt 14 U5459-3120 FREE PARKING Lakeland Park & Lakeland Shores Sharon Gacek 385-3777 Karen Atdrich 344-2780 Welcome To New Neighbors Welcome to the com­ munity, Lynn and Emil Zmudka n, and daughter, Wendy, who attends Valley - View school in the fourth grade. EnjJWfamily is from Chicago/while Lynn is from Wisconsin. Lynn launched herself right into the com­ munity by becoming active in Girl Scout troop noTlSfr We wish you much happiness in your new home. CHRISTMAS DINNER Its that time of year again, to dig out the fancy duds, buy a grab bag gift and enjoy the warmth and friendship of the Women's club of Lakeland Park. This year's Christmas party will be held at the McHenry Country club starting at 6:30 p.m. Of course, no Christmas party would be complete without a visit from Santa. Anyone needing a ride or mwe in­ formation, please contact one of the club members. GIRLSCOUT TROOP NO . 320 Last week was the rein- vestiture of the seventeen girls of Troop no. 320 and thev reallv did a nice job on their candlelight ceremony. Those parents who attended should be very proud. The troop has been very busy working in latchook and sewing projects. This month the girls also decorated boxes and collected food for FISH. HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Birthday greetings go to Trody Lynn Koch, Bill Chadwick, Erin Serpe, Doefeert. December 1 we had Michelle Ann Druml, and on the 2nd we had Carole Humann, Eleanor Hearle and Donald Arient. Candles are being lit for Jim Kopsell, Mrs. Willie Meyers, David Druml and Renee Plucinski. Another year younger for Meg Oakford, Eva Stein- sdoerfer and Joyce Braun. Dec. 10 we have David Wickenkamp, David Kremer and Christopher Dean Walsh. Michael Johnson, Keith John Fardella and Frank LaRocco all share the llth. To all of you, a very happy day. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Nov. 28 was the 20th an­ niversary for Ceil and Tony Serritella. More happy years for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koerper and Mr. and Mrs. J. Schwetz. Dec. 2 was the happy day for Jim and Ginger Koch. More happy anniversaries go to Jim and Barbara Emery, to you all, a very happy anniversary and many more. DATES TO REMEMBER Dec. 6 - Lakeland Park P r o p e r t y O w n e r s association -- Board meeting, 8p.m. - Community house. Dec. 8 - Sweet Adelines "Holly and Harmony" • 8 p.m. Johnsburg high school. Dec. 12 ~ Conservation Club meeting - 8 p.m., Sojinia - final plans for the fishing derby will be discussed. Dec. 13 - Lakeland Park Womens club - annual Christmas party - McHenry Country club, 6:30 p.m. De<j. 24 -• Christmas vacation begins. SERVICE NEWS Recruit Training Ends For Area Man Navy Fireman Recruit Michael S. Wegener, son of Gerald J. and Janice J. Wegener of 4220 W. Sioux, McHenry, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training center, Orlando, Fla. During the eight-week training cycle, trainees studied general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy's 85 basic occupational fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of in­ struction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. A 1976 graduate of McHenry West high school, he joined the Navy in August, 1979. Looking Back Becoming wiser today isn't an unmixed blessing. It causes a person to real­ ize what a fool he was yesterday. -Courier, Bristol, Va. IS YOUR HOME DRY? HAVE A NICE SPRING THIS WINTER! . . . with the Spring-like humidified air furnished by an Aprilaire Humidifier. Humidistat-controiled, high capacity, minimum maintenance. Models for all types of heating. HlffillMFKR fyvtlKtowtvi HEATING AND COOLING SINCE mi 3511 S. Wright Rd. (815)459-2300 McHENRY, ILL. 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