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PAGES-fLAlNDEAMCK- WKDNfcSDAY, MAY 11,1MB A Family's Courage In Giving BIRTHS TAMMY CHAMBERLAIN (Editor's Note: Virtually with­ out warning, Tammy Chamber­ lain, a perky and active Hawthorn grade school student, became ill and within a few days died of an illness not yet fully identified. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Chamberlain, Marengo, thought of others in this moment of despair. This is the Chamberlains' story of the decision to offer organs for transplant, told during National Hospital week). By Don PeasleyC Even at the moment of her greatest ir, Claudia Chamberlain was ing of others. At happier times-when she and her husband, Roger, and their three children were at home - they talked of important thing?, of, their, ibout helping others. ' X family with an abiding faith, their religious strength came forward on that Tuesday morning when Mrs. Chamberlain approached a physician at Memorial hospital in Woodstock about 13-year-Old Tammy Cham­ berlain, near death in the intensive care unit. . In those family discussions, they had talked about how organ tran­ splants can help someone in desperate need, and those thoughts came back as she explained to the doctor that perhaps Tammy in death could help someone in need of a cornea, a kidney, or a liver... "Our family doctor had warned us that she had suffered severe brain damage from an illness we still are not sure why it caused her death," said Mrs. Chamberlain. "I knew in my heart Tammy would have liked helping others, and the doctor questioned me carefully before calling the transplant team associated with Loyola university School of Medicine." Thus began the sad but inspiring chain of events that led to the first organ donor aft Memorial hospital...with the additional inspiring news that at latest reports people are living because of Mr. and Mrs. Voter League Annual Meet The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters will hold its annual meeting Thursday, May~l2, at the Woodstock center, 18410 Route 14, Woodstock. The meeting will convene at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by a tour of the Woodstock center, gourmet luncheon and an afternoon of relaxation. The Woodstock center was chosen because it combines conference services with the beauty of nature and recreational opportunities. The league trusts the relaxing atmosphere will create an environment where ideas for next year's activities will flow freely. The Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization, plans its program in an- effort to inform its members of current issues affecting the com­ munity. Pertinent topics, such as government, fiscal policies, natural resources and human resources, will be considered for next year's meetings. A local issue may be selected for study in planning the program for 1963-84. The league chose the Woodstock center run by the National Council for Women, as the meeting place to become more familiar with this community facility which is recognized as an ideal conference site. Members and guests are invited. If interested, call Edna Fannning, 385- 5157, for reservations and details. Chamberlain's willingness to consider others at a very difficult time. The procedure for organ donation is precise. Great care is taken with family members who are undergoing emotional trauma - people who are aware of helping others even while their own grief is difficult to bear. "Tammy lives through others. That's how we feel. That helps sustain us," said Mrs. Chamberlain softly. "Tammy was an athletic girl and a bookworm, and she enjoyed helping people. She said for a long time she'd like to. become a doctor, or a psychologist. She mentioned also becoming a social worker." Mrs. Chamberlain smiled as she recalled Tammy's love for the many cats around their home in western rural McHenry county. "Sometimes she'd say she'd like to become a veterinarian so she could help animals, too." Mrs. Chamberlain volunteered to talk about this personal decision for a special reason. "People can help people with the donation of corneas and vital organs - liver and kidneys - the plea for donors is in the paper every day, and what better way can we help the living than to give them a chance for renewed life? f "I think people aren't sufficiently aware of this need or of the op­ portunity to donate organs. With local publicity about a local situation, I am hopeful we can prompt some people to think positively about this precious gift of life at a time of anguish." Mrs. Chamberlain said hundreds of letters, phone calls and conversations have occurred since the decision to cooperate in organ donation. Some have been critical. But, she adds, "I expected that. The understanding I received from Arlene Hosick at Memorial hospital more than makes up for the ignorance and insensitivity of critics." Mrs. Hosick, a nurse at Memorial hospital, experienced the gradual loss of sight in both eyes. She did go blind in one eye, but thanks to someone's thoughtfulness, she had a cornea transplant. Today, she's back at Memorial hospital, serving others in her role of nurse and appreciating each and every day of sight. Ryan Clifford is the name chosen by Tom and Mary Duggan of McHenry for their first child. The baby boy &rrh'£d 2t «5fc«*pVionH hospital Harrington, April 23, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gleason of Wauconda. Mr. and Mrs. James Huff, 6004 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, became parents of their third child and second, son April 24. Matthew Bernard was born at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock and weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz. He was eagerly awaited at home by his sister Nicole, age six and a half; and brother, three-year-old Paul. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Urban Bauer of Ringwood. Mr.and Mrs. Kenneth Huff of Woodstock are the paternal grand­ parents. Great-grandparents are Mr. Harvey Jones, Sr. of Ringwood; Mr. Joseph Jung of Woodstock; and Mrs. Olivia Bauer of McHepry. An 8 lbs. 1 oz. bafiy boy was born April 22 in Good Shepherd hospital, Barrington, to Eugene G. and Dorene A. Mcintosh of McHenry and they named him Eugene Burton. Paternal grandparents are Eugene C. and Marilyn R. Mcintosh of Lake Zurich. Paternal great-grandmother is Effie Mcintosh of Cuba, Mo. Frank and Chris Otto of McHenry announce the birth of their third child and second daughter April 26. Sarah Jayne arrived at Good Shepherd hospital weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. She was welcomed home Dy her sister DeAnne, age 11 and her four-year-old brother Jeffery. Maternal grandparents are Patricia Berry of Fox Lake and Paul Magnuson of Palatine. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Otto of Lake in the Hills are the paternal grandparents. **• April Michelle is the name chosen by George and Shari Eustice, 2314 W. Church, McHenry, for their first daughter. The 8 lbs. 3 oz. baby girl entered the world April 28, at Good Shepherd hospital, Barrington. She has a two-year-old brother Nicholas. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Arleen Corbett of Carlisle, la. Iola and John Eustice of Wonder Lake are the paternal grandparents. Great- grandparents are Mrs. Julia Kordfc of Naples, Fla., and Vincent and Alice Corbett of Eustis, Fla. Pat and Linda Corcoran, 5512 Brittany, McHenry, announce the birth of their fourth daughter Majul. Shannon May was born at Northwest Community hospital, Arlington Heights, weighing nine pounds. She was welcomed home by Michelle, age nine; Nichole, seven; and Amanda, 19* r.;cntts. Mr? Wanrtn Burroughs of Hoffman Estates is the maternal grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Corcoran of Palatine, 111. are the paternal grandparents. Phillip and Patty Doherty, 4213 Ponfca, McHenry, became parents of their first child May 3. Shaun Phillip was born at Sherman hospital, Elgin, III. and weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. -Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Schaefer of McHenry. Paternal '--and^arents are Mr. and Mrs. •illip M. Doherty, also of McHenry. [OSPITAL NOTES WOODSTOCK Admissions: Charles Bergdahl and Mrs. Christina Kennebeck, both of McHenry; Clifford Meadie, Mrs. Mary Ballard, Mrs. Cathryn Wesolowski, Harley Flynn, Orville Gosse, Mrs. Jean Hartmann, and Mrs. Bonita Parks, all of Wonder Lake. HARVARD Admissions: Nancy Hueckstaedt of McHenry and Shirlee Menge of Wonder Lake. GOP Women Set Spring Luncheon The McHenry County Republican Women will hold a spring luncheon Saturday, May 21, at the Branded Steak House beginning at 11:30. Guest speaker will he the Honorable Lynn Martin, member of Congress from the 16th Congressional district. Ms. Martin is a dynamic personality and has made tremendous input in getting legislation passed since she has been in Washington. Reservations for the luncheon are available by calling Rose Lillegard at 815-385-4517. Goodwill Gives, Help In Spring Cleaning Q Goodwill industries can help residents of McHenry with their spring cleaning during the month of May, according to local represen­ tative, Agnes Adams. The goodwill truck will be in McHenry Friday, May 13, to pick up donations of no longer needed clothing, small appliances, and household items. These items will be used in job training programs for disabled and disadvantaged adults in Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. For pickup information, call 385- 0863. St. John's of Johnsburg, II. Christopher's Men's Wear Bless Animals, Seed On Rogation Sunday Members bf the Alden Community United Methomst church invite all those who love animals and spring time to celebrate Rogation Sunday, which falls M*y 15 this year. Also called Rural Life Sunday, Rogation dates from early days of the Church of England, when the priests would travel the countryside blessing newborn farm animals and seed as a prayer for a bountiful growing season. The Rev- Daniel Larsen instituted the custom in Alden three years ago, and it has grown into a community tradition) . The /egular Sunday morning worship service, at 10:30 a.m. in the church on Route 173, in Alden, focuses (Hi the blessings of rural life and springtime renewal. Immediately following the service, the congregation, dressed in work clothes, moves outside to the chur­ chyard for the bestowing of the blessings on household pets, farm animals, and garden and farm crop The event is a joyous celebration of life and hope, and is particularly enjoyed by the children of the com­ munity. The Rev. Larsen and his congregation invite all to bring their animals and join in a lovely rite of spring. WE STOCK MOST PARTS FOR •KITCHEN AID •LITTON •G.€. • MAYTAG •WESTINGHOUSE *HOOVER AND MANY FOR •CALORIC *NORG •SEARS , - -TAPPAN •WARDS *WHlS>OOL MCHENRY sm-s ix': iijiiiiii 'Antiques •Furniture •Snowmobile •Boat •Chjna D&il •Hawaii Vacation •100-Year Old Organ (Over 50 Garagesf-Pick up map of garage locations at St. John's Church) DATE MAY 14 TIME: 9:00-5:00 and Auction DWTE: MAY 15 TIME. (STARTING (2 Noon ?) At Johnsburg Community Club ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ST. JOHN'S RESTORATION FUNfl This Ad FRAN'S HIDDEN CURL 1212 N. 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