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1 PAGE 2 - PLAINPEALER - FRIDAY, JUNE It. 1MI MR. AND MRS. ANTHONY BALCHUNAS Newlyweds Honeymoon In Hawaiian Islands Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Robert Balchunas scheduled a wedding trip to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands following their May 30 wedding at St. Mary's Catholic church, Huntley. 111. The bride, the former Janet Elizabeth Mitchell, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mitchell, 840 Country Club road, Crystal Lake. The parents of the groom are Mrs. Paul Hiller, 2102 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, and the late Robert Balchunas The bride was preceded down the aisle by her nephews and nieces, Eugene Prentice, Jennifer and Thomas Golbeck, and Susan Grant. Apricot carnations, white gladioli, white chrysan­ themums and baby's breath decorated the church and background music was played and sung by Carol Girvett of Crystal Lake, as Father Leo Ambre per­ formed the 11 a.m. ceremony. A bouquet was presented to the Blessed Mother at a statue belonging to the bride s mother, in a grotto designed by the bride's grandfather many years ago. The maid of honor was a sister of the bride. Kathleen Mitchell of Crystal Lake. Bridesmaids were Maureen Mitchell of Crystal Lake, the bride's sister; and the bride's cousin. Donna Liston of Woodstock. The best man was Mark Saladin of Woodstock. Groomsmen were Thomas Balchunas of McHenry, the groom's brother; and Tim Adams of McHenry. Ushers were brothers of the groom, Pat and Tom Hiller of McHenry. John Evans Inn, Crystal I-ake, was the setting for the reception Special guests were the bride's maternal grandfather, Eugene Zoia of Cary and the groom's maternal grandmother, Mrs Peter Warner of McHenry. The new Mr. and Mrs. Balchunas will be residing in DeKalb, 111 Food Demonstration Mouth-watering, taste- tempting recipes will be demonstrated at the 4-H Food Demonstration contest June 15. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Farm Bureau building, Woodstock and the public is invited to attend. Participants must select a recipe that corresponds to one of the 4-H projects the member is enrolled in. The winning demonstrator will compete in the state contest during the Illinois State Fair. The top demonstrator in the hor­ ticulture division, which includes preparing fruits and vegetables for table use, canning, freezing, and dehydration, will compete in the State Horticulture contest at the University of Illinois. For more information on 4- H and the food projects, contact the University of Illinois Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, 789 McHenry avenue, Box 431, Woodstock. Ill 60098. Smart Lad "Thinking," said the little boy, "is when your mouth stays shut and your head keeps talking to itself." -News, Miami. Anniversary Sale Continued! thru Sat.. June 13 & WOMEN All Shoes & Handbags 15% to 30%ofr DON'T MISS OUR , BARGAIN rf RACK TO 75°/« ©OFF j Community j « Calendar '• rtiHHiiiHiium JUNE 12 Rummage and Bake sale- St. Mary's Catholic church- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. JUNE 12-14 McHenry hospital Country Art Fair -- sponsors, McHenry hospital Auxiliary- Parkland Junior high school-paintings, 3- dimensional, photography- graphics and crafts-for information, call Joan Teichmiller. 385-1318. JUNE 13 ummage Sale-9 a.m. to 4 -Faith Presbyterian church-Lincoln and Chapel Hill roads. JUNE 13-14 Rummage and Bake sale- St Mary's Catholic church- 9 a m to 2 p.m. JUNE 14 Roast Beef dinner~ll:30 a m to 5 p.m.-American Legion home-tickets on sale at Legion and at the door- flag burning ceremony, 5:30 p.m. JUNE 15 T H E O S.--meet for dinner, 5:30 p.m.-Circle R restaurant-2214 W. Route 120-then to First United Methodist church for fellowship. JUNE 16 McHenry Lodge 158 AF&AM-Stated meeting, 8 p.m JUNE 18 McHenry Area Separated and Divorced Catholic group-meeting, 7:45 p.m.- Montini Middle School-Oak room. Catholic Daughters- pot luck dinner, 6:30 p.m.- Regular meeting follows- new officers installed-- Knights of Columbus hall. JUNE 19 NAIM-St. Margaret Chapter-meeting and elephant sale-*7:30 p.m.- Montini Middle school-Oak room JUNE 20 Rummage sale-sponsored by "Birthright"-9 a.m. to 5 - p.tn.~3709 W. St. Paul street. JUNE 21 Pancake Breakfast-8 a.m. to 1 p.m.--Johnsburg Community club-sponsor, Mt. Hope United Methodist church. JUNE 22 McHenry Woman's club- Board meeting, 10 a.m.-- McHenry Public library. JUNE 23 McHenry Chapter 547 O.E.S.-Stated meeting, 8 p.m.-Father's night. JUNE 27 NAIM--St. Margaret chapter-cards, 7:30 p.m.- Montini Middle school. JUNE 28 Chicken dinner and summer social-serving, 12 to 3 p.m.-St. Peter's hall- Spring Grove. Polish Legion of American Veterans and Chapter Social meeting-3 p.m -Spojnia park-call 385-1383. M) JULY 1 McHenry Grandmothers club-picnic, noon-Petersen park-bring covered dish and prize k Bargains At Rummage Sale The annual Spring Rummage sale at Faith Presbyterian church < next to the outdoor movie theatre) will feature a variety of low priced items including clothing, games, puzzles, toys, dishes and small appliances. This opportunity to obtain bargains will be offered Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is urged to arrive early to get the best merchandise. Prices will be reduced to one-half at 1 p.m. Donations from the community may be dropped off at the church, or one can call the church "Office to make arrangements for pickups. ,* « - Bride Wore Mother's Own Dress And Pearls As she approached the altar of St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, June 6, the former Terri Lee Kanter was wearing her mother's own wedding dress, which was made by her maternal grandmother 26 years ago. The gown is fashioned of lace and tulle, decorated with pearls. A wreath of silk roses and baby's breath, created by the bride, adorned her hair. Com­ pleting the picture was the pearl necklace her mother had worn on her wedding day . The bride, the daughter of Cecil and Flo Kanter, 1808 W Oakleaf, McHenry, ex­ changed promises of marriage with David Paul Vrasich, at a 1 p.m. ceremony officiated by Father Matt Rauen. Special music was provided by Mary Jo Stedman. The maid of honor was the sister of the bride, Mary Ferguson of Fox Lake. Bridesmaids were the bride's sister. Margie Kanter of McHenry; sisters of the groom. Jo Ann Vrasich of McHenry and Margie Krispin of Round ' Lake Beach: and a friend of the bride, Mary Ann O'DonneU of McHenry. Attendants were attired in floor length, blue floral polyester gowns, trimmed with light blue lace. They wore a wreath of blue and white silk flowers in their hair, which were made by the bride, and each carried three carnations, graced with baby's breath and tied with a blue ribbon. Bob Carda of Texas was the best man. Groomsmen were brothers of the groom. Robert Vrasich of Wood­ stock and Charlie Vrasich of McHenry; a brother-in-law of the groom. Gary Krispin of Round Lake Beach; and the bride's brother. John Kanter of Wonder I^ake. The mother of the bride chose a street length turquoise qiana "dress with bone accessories. A light blue, street length dress was, the choice of the groom's mother. A reception for ap­ proximately 100 relatives and friends was held at the Kanter residence. Following a honeymoon at the Inferlaken resort in Lake Geneva, Wis., the newlyweds will be living in Woodstock. The bride, a 1979 graduate *>f Johnsburg high school and a 1981 honor graduate of College of Lake county, with an Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, is a medical laboratory technologist. The groom graduated from McHenry high school in 1976, spent four years in the United States Air Force, as a helicopter mechanic, and is employed as a maintenance man in Crystal Lake. M & M BODY SHOPPE Aarchic Dane* Rtf istrati«H JUNE 1S-22 CLASSES START JUNE 29 AND ARE LIMITED SO CALLM5-MMNOW! 3903 W. MAIN ST. McHKNRY 144*134 (LOCATO UMNO CHMSTOFMCrS MINS WIAR) OffN flBDAY Tk t:M Romombor Family Wttk JUNE 15-20 We're Open To The Public So Bring The le Family (2.00 per person), k W W. «t«. 110 • McHtiry « m «m Pechous-Low Honeymoon Was Caribbean Cruise A Caribbean cruise was in the honeymoon plans of the former Sherry Pechous and Thomas Low. who were united in marriage June 6, at St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pechous, 4005 N. Hillcrest place. Johnsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Low. 4904 Barnard Mill road. Ringwood. are the parents of the groom. The 3 p.m. liturgy was celebrated by Father Leo Bartel. in a setting of assorted summer flowers. Joy Spengel. soloist, ac­ companied herself on the guitar as» she provided ap­ propriate music for the processional. "Wedding Song",; after the vows, "Wherever You Go"; of­ fertory. "All That We Have"; communion, "Prayer to St. Francis"; and recessional. "Stand Together". The bride wore a floor length gown of white silk organza, enhanced with chantilly and reembroidered alencon lace. The bodice was fashioned with a scoop neckline and capelet sleeves, and the skirt fell into a flounced, chapel length train. Her imported illusion fingertip veil was secured to a halo of flowers and she carried a nosegay of white roses, white stephanotis. and white and pink carnations, embellished with baby's breath Serving the bride as her matron of honor was her sister. Pam Wickenkamp of Johnsburg Bridesmaids were Celene Bochat of Norridge. 111 . a cousin of the bride: the bride's sister-in- law. Jane Pechous of McHenry; and friends of the bride. Cathy Boak of San Diego. Cal and Sharon Johnson of McHenry. A niece of the groom. Becky Rillakas of Quincy. Mass. was the flower girl Attendants were attired in floor length* fitted gowns of pink qiana, highlighted with an embroidered flounce worn off the shoulder. The dropped waistline formed a V on the front of the skirt. Their hair was adorned with a halo of various shades of pink flowers and they carried nosegays of pijpk miniature carnations, lavender and yellow pomps, baby's breath and purple status. A basket of similar flowers was carried by the flower grl. Handling the duties of best man was the groom's brother. Ray Low of Wonder l>ake Groomsmen were Dave Betts of McHenry; Dave and Don Sturm of Wonder Lake; and Glen Jenkins of Johnsburg. Ushers were the bride's brother. Roger Pechous and a brother-in-law of the bride, Rob Wickenkamp of Johnsburg. The ring bearer was Eric Wickenkamp of Johnsburg. the bride's nephew The mother of the bride chose a mauve, two-piece, floor length gown with matching jacket. A plum, two-piece, floor length gown with matching jacket was •he choice of the groom's mother. A reception was held after the ceremony at Andre's Steak House in Richmond, attended by 225 guests. The couple will make their home in Johnsburg upon their return from the honeymoon. The bride and groom are both graduates of McHenry West campus high school. She is employed at McHenry hospital and he, at Europa Motors. The rehearsal .dinner was held at the^ home of the groom's parents. Three prenuptial showers were given for the bride, one by Pam Wickenkamp, Celene Bochat and Jane Pechous; another by an aunt of the groom; and the third by her co-workers. Arrived At Reception In Antique Chevy Following the 5 p.m. ceremony June 6, at Zion Lutheran church. McHenry, the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Watkins arrived at Chapel Hill Country club in a 1927 an­ tique Chevy car. belonging to the bride's brother, to greet 200 friends and relatives The bride, the former Valerie Stade, is the daughter of Gordon and Irene Stade, 4312 N. Pioneer road, McHenry. The groom is the son of Mrs. Jeanne Watkins. 1705 North avenue, McHenry. The couple was united in marriage by the Reverend Herman Graef, and soloist, Kathy Graef, sang "Wed­ ding Song and "We've Only Just Begun". The bride wore a white organza taffeta gown, ac­ cented with reembroidered chantilly lace. The bodice featured a natural waist and Queen Anne neckline, decorated with seed pearls. The skirt flowed into a chapel length train, and was highlighted with a pleated overlay skirt. Her fintertip veil, echoing the chantilly lace treatment, was secured to a Juliet cap. She carried a bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and baby's breath The maid of honor was the bride's cousin, Debra Gerken of Glenview, 111. Bridesmaids were friends of the bride. Laurie Hughes of Alden and Ellen Dowling of Crystal Lake; the bride's cousin. Amy Stade of Ft. Atkinson, Wis.; and the groom's sister, Debbie Grabo of McHenry. Attendants were attired in blue floral print, floor length gowns with pleated skirts and a blouson top, accented with spaghetti straps. They carried bouquets of car­ nations, daisies and baby's breath. The best man was Mark Slater of Cary, 111. Groomsmen were the bride's brothers, Vernon and Glen Stade; the groom's brother, Steve Grabo; and Bill Bryniarski, all of McHenry. The groom's brother, Tom Watkins, also of McHenry, was the ring bearer. Ushers were Bob and John Doessel of McHenry, cousins of the groom. The mother of the bride chose a floor length peach dress, trimmed with gold sequins. A floor length, sea foam green polyester gown with a draped neckline was the choice of the groom's mother. Upon their return from a 10-day trip to California, touring San Francisco and Ivos Angeles, the couple will reside on James street in McHenry. The bride graduated from Johnsburg high school in 1979 and is a secretary for Stoffel and Reihansperger, Inc. The groom, a 1977 graduate of McHenry high school, is a part-time student at McHenry County college and also is employed as a tool and die maker for K & K Tool. McHenry A rehearsal dinner was hosted in the home of the groom's twin sister, Pat Sch- mitt, and her husband Bob. The Real Test To really know a man, observe his behavior with a woman, a child, and a flat tire^.--. •Busy Bee, Rota, Spain. KIMBER COLEMAN AND BARRY NICHOLS ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT - Mrs. Lit Coleman at Wonder Lake announces the engagement of her daughter Kimber Lee, to Barry Alan Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols of Hebron, III. Both are 1960 graduates of Hebron high school. Following their July 18 wedding, the couple will reside at 14441 Route 173, Harvard, III. Given In Marriage By Mother And Brother Processing down the aisle of St. Mary's church, McHenry, June 6, to be given in marriage by her mother, Lorraine, and brother Dave, the former Terri Ann Smith exchanged wedding vows with Rusty DeBuck. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Hubert Smith, 1402 N. Green street, McHenry, and the late "Huppy" Smith. Mrs. Richard Wimmer, 1112 Manchester Mall, McHenry, and the late Gus DeBuck are the parents of the groom. Bows and flowers bedecked the ends of the pews as Father Novak performed the 2:30 p.m. solemnization. Gina Lindeman ac­ companied Mike Cajthaml, singing "Evergreen", "Wedding Song" and "Sometimes". The bride wore a floor * length gown of white silk organza with long bishop sleeves, trimmed with tiny daisies of venise lace. The/ Victorian neckline and fitUjjtf bodice were appliqued With sprays of floral lace. The A- line skirt flowed into a chapel length train bordered with tiny daisies. Her fingertip veil cascaded from a camelot headpiece of matching lace. The bride's sister Mary Jo Michels, was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jeanne Smith, the bride's sister-in-law; friends of the bride, Patty Tweed, Diane Smith and Jill Roadman; Sandi Freund, the bride's sister; and a cousin of the groom, Mary Webb. Attendants were attired in tiered gowns of an apricot print, styled with a blouson bodice and spaghetti straps. A short bolero jacket complimented the ensemble. The flower girls were Malinda and Megan Michels, and Amy Smith, nieces of the bride. They wore short white pique pinafores ac­ cented with peach monogramming and carried white baskets of petals. The duties of best man were handled by Tom Schoyer, a friend of the groom. Groomsmen were the bride's brother, Dave Smith; and friends of the bride and groom, Eddie Hetterman. Mike Hellios, Jeff Roadman, Jeff Lehman and Rick Klapperich. The bride's nephew, Todd Freuifty, was the ring bearer. He wore a white, three-piece suit and carried a pillow bearing the ring. "Hie mother of the bride chose a floor length, pale seafoam green gown, em­ bellished with a jewel en­ crusted sash. , The A-line skirt was crystal pleated and Barbara Klein School of Dance SUM/HER CLASSES NOW FORMING! 'P LDU YOUNGSTERS For Enrollment Call: (415)724-016! Or Step In At...4403 Ringwood Rd., Ringwood, III. Top and Ballet AbULT-TEENAGERS- ciieti Ti I at the the matching capelet was of georgette chiffon. A floor length navy blue qiana gown with a chiffon cape effect bodice was the choice groom's mother. A reception was held< American Legion hall, McHenry, for 225 guests who toasted the couple. The newlyweds will reside at 215 Navajo trails, McHenry. when they return from a wedding trip to Disney World in Florida. The new Mrs. DeBuck graduated from McHenry high school in 1976 and is a secretary at Morton Chemical. Her husband graduated from the same school in 1973 and is self employed. The bride was honored at three showers given by the bridesmaids and family members; the btridesmaids and friends; and co-workers. Cancel NCSF June Meeting The regular meeting of St. Agatha Court No. 777 of the National Catholic Society of Foresters, which was to be held Monday, June 15, will be canceled. A golf outing and luncheon is being planned for July 22. Members wishing to attend can call Mrs. Lloyd (Doris) Freund for more details. More information will be published at a later date. Sanior tlk-ln Canter Meals are served Monday through Friday at the McHenry Walk-In center beginning at 11:45 a.m. Reservations must be made by 1:30 p.m. the day before at 385-8260. The menu for the week of June 15 through June 19 is as follows: June 15: Oven baked chicken, whipped potatoes, sliced beets, tossed green salad, roll, chilled apricots, milk. June 16: Swiss steak, baked potato, peas and carrots, lettuce salad, wheat bread, peach jello with peaches, milk. June 17: Hamburger on bun, baked beans, fruit salad, assorted relishes, orange cake, milk. June 18: Ham slice, potatoes au gratin, French green beans, coleslaw, rye bread, applesauce, milk. June 19: Stuffed cabbage, sliced beets, fruit and cot­ tage cheese salad, wheat bread, chocolate cake, milk. DAY CAMP , GIRLS AGES 7 to 11 AVAILABLE Limited Enrollment Low Rates . I FANTASY FARM 305-2499