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m I fe*>. |s «•"* . - c t > o - . v?*:: I- t . - . O4 r«r^ O w < i * > &: K> Ringwood News Doris Low 653-9262 Katy Christopher 385-8037 Group Discuss Local History (The following report on a park restoration meeting is by Karen Bazilewich). With anticipation of our first Ringwood community get-together, I wondered if it was going to be any sort of a success at all. The numbers were few, but we all felt that it was a very successful meeting. The meeting never officially began when the conversation was en­ thusiastically rolling into Ringwood's history. Names were flying this way and that -- homes which were moved, farms which are no more, the old general store and the old mill-as we newer residents listened with great delight. Althea Walkington, Mary Anne Klapperich and Mary Swearingen knew so much about Ringwood's past, yet they say there are others in town who know much more. Sally Delby, Pat Malo, Chris and Linda Ferrera and myself listened intently and asked questions how it all used to be. imagining if we could, the dirt roads and the gazebo that once stood in our park. Althea brought two very old plates, we guessed from the twenties with pictures of the park in its "hey days" and the old school house. It was decided that with such interest in the history of Ringwood by so many residents, one of our long term goals is to publish a complete book of the history of Ringwood, photos and all. We could plan on it taking at least three years I would think We have our first old photo too, given to me by Anna Shadle; an aerial view of Ringwood about 1940. We are going to make copies of this and people interested may purchase an 8 x 12 at our next get-together. It was also felt that we should keep an "old time theme" to our group and its projects. Some of the ideas brought up were: Box Social, Ice Cream Social, Farmers Market, House Walk, Halloween Party, Square Dance and Street Dance. It was decided to have a clean-up party for the park May 16. at 1 p.m. Everyone should bring rakes and the like plus a plant, bulb or even a small tree from your house if you have one. We will end the day with a hot dog roast, so bring the V N.N.* % S'* Q Flowerwood Nursery Plant of the Week MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA/SAUCER MAGNOLIA Large, rose-tinted white blooms now. 3-4' *35.95 STAR MAGNOLIA Fragrant, semi-double white blooms in Mid-April. 18 24" On/y...$7.50 SPECIAL SALW ROSE BUSHES California Grown - No. 1 Grade SA VE $3.00 - Regular $5.95 SPECIAL...9 2.95 AMERICAN SEEDS - Vegetable & Flowers (REG. 35') Only...9e pkg. 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RT. 12, FOX LAKE 312/587-2555 things you would need for that, maybe a guitar or two and we could all sing around the camp fire. If it rains that day, please call Doris to make sure things are still on. Another concern brought up, was the fast traffic down Barnard Mill road. A future project will be to get a "Caution Children Playing" sign and a nice policeman and his radar-equipped car to help out. Perhaps we could sign a petition to get a slower speed of 25 through town. I know of six children, five and under, just on one side of the street I think we should really work on this one. Our next meeting will be held May 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hin^wood church. Don't miss this one! •, 80 IS GREAT It was a very happy oc­ casion for John Hogan last Sunday afternoon when over a hundred friends, neighbors and family gathered at the Ringwood United Methodist church to wish him well on his eightieth birthday. All of his children were present: Mary of Omaha, Charlotte and Patty, John of Mountain, Wis., Mike, Harry and Jerry with all of their children. Of the twenty-one grand­ children only two were unable to be present, Scott and Jeff Sonnemaker of Omaha. We wish you many more happy years, John. PARISH CAMPOUT This is being announced rather early but we want you to mark the date on your calendar for the Greenwood- Ringwood Parish campout which will be held June 12,13 and 14 at Chain-O-Lakes State park. Specific ac­ tivities will be announced later. MILWAUKEE TRIP The Ringwood U.M.W. is sponsoring a trip to Milwaukee to tour the Domes (conservatory) and the museum Thursday, May 14. The ladies will meet at the Ringwood church at 7:45 a.m. and must have their reservations in by May 4. These may be made with Marge Evans <653-3294) or Doris Low (653-9262). Lunch will be at Mader's in downtown Milwaukee. CLOTHING CLOSET Ladies of the Ringwood church will be working at the Clothing Closet in Woodstock Friday. May 15. If you have some time to give on that day. please contact Alice Peet or Katy Christopher. BIRTHDAYS Birthday wishes go to Nancy Barker and Pamela Jean Barker, May 3. On May 4, we find Wendy Brennan, Sandra Coss and Susan Hogan adding another candle to their cakes. May 5 will be a busy day with Lori Rich and brother Dennis Rich, Jr., Charles Carr, Charles Brennan and Jack Pearson celebrating their natal day. William Palermo has his special day May 6 and Jennifer Bauer will become 12 on May 7. Ricky Mough's special day falls on May 9 this year. "Happy Birthday" to all of you very special people, and we wish you many more to come. Everyone is urged to call us with your special dates. SURPRISE SHOWER Doris Low and her mother Mabel Thomas of McHenry attended a surprise shower Sunday afternoon at the home of Pam Wickencamp, in Windy Acres, for Pam's sister Sherry Pechous of Johnsburg. Sherry will become the bride of Tom Low, Doris' and Walt Low's youngest son, in June. Sherry and Tom (he was there to enjoy the festivities) received many lovely and useful gifts given by friends and relatives who attended. A delicious lunch was served with a delicious shower cake, shaped like an um­ brella for dessert. HAPPINESS IS... ...the smell of freshly cut grass. ...the lovely fresh spring flowers. ...new shoots on rose bushes. Call us, share with us your "Happiness Is" ideas. DATES TO REMEMBER May 3 - Church services - 9:15 a.m. -- Ringwood church. Church school -9:30 a m. - Ringwood church. May 5 - Choir practice - 7 p.m. - Ringwood church. May 6 - Administrative Church Board meeting - 7 p.m. - Ringwood church. May 10 -- Mother's Day. Church servies - 9:15 a.m. - Ringwood church. Church school -- 9:30 a.m. -- Ringwood church. May 12 - Choir practice - 7 p.m - Ringwood church. May 14 U.M.W. Bus Trip to Milwaukee -- leave Ringwood church at 8 a.m. sharp - contact Marge Evans or Doris Low. May 13 - Ringwood Community club group meeting -- 7:30 p.m. - Ringwood church basement. May 15 - Ringwood church ladies help at Clothing Closet - Woodstock - contact Alice May 16 -- Work day to clean up local park area -- bring rakes etc. and energy. GOD BLESS Schedule Two Night Programs At MCC Sites McHenry County Con­ servation district will offer two outdoor activities that utilize the darkness of May. On Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m., George Swanson of Woodstock will teach people how to use a star chart to locate the constellations at Burrow's Woods con­ servation site just west of Harvard on McGuire road. Swanson will provide star' charts to all participants, but they are asked to bring a small flashlight, and binoculars if available. Those attending should park in the second parking lot and walk out to the campfire in the open field. An old blanket is also recommended to sit on. "Night Sounds in the Wild Woods" is the theme for Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Harrison-Benwell con­ servation site on McCuliom Lake road. MCCD In­ terpretive Naturalist John Shiel and volunteer Dan Levit will lead a short walk through varying habitat, teaching techniques for moving unobtrustively at night. Participants should bring a small flashlight, and meet in the parking area just west of the Harrison school parking lot. For further information, call John Shiel at 678-4431 or 338-1405. TALENT NIGHT In celebration of Family Celebration week, May 3-10, Woodstock area Girl Scouts, Potowatomi neighborhood, will hold a talent night Wednesday. May 6, at 7 p.m. at Northwood Elementary school. 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