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hkumim; paws ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 205 • Crystal laic*. Illinois *0014 • (815)459-2641 I UNTO THE LEAST The church was filled to capacity. Even those who nad not remembered the church with attendance or a check for the greater part of a year were there. Commercialism was put as­ ide, momentarily, for the Christmas service. It was a beautiful scene - the robed choir, lighted candles, lovely music and flowers. An inspiring sight. Some folks, you may be sure, even forgot to evaluate the clothes their fellow members wore. A manger scene, about one third life size, was the center of attraction. It was exquisite - the gift of one of the wealthiest parishioners. It was complete in every detail. The crib held a finely carved infant, with Mary and Joseph standing by. They were surrounded, of course, by the animals that shared the manger that first Christmas when humans wouldn't furnish the needed shelter. At the finish of the opening hymn there seemed to be a little unrest in the choir group. The Pastor, looking a bit confused, gave a slight nod to an altar boy. The boy stepped forward, and reaching his hand into the midst of the Nativity figures he lifted out a small object. All attention was on the boy in curiosity. Instead of hiding it in the folds of his surplice, on impulse, he seemed to decide to appease that curiosity. He held the object up for a moment. It was a tiny kitten. Muffled giggles swept the church. The boy hurried out a side door, returned in a few seconds, and the service continued without further interruption. An hour later, their church duty fulfilled, the people filed out. All of them noticed the kitten huddled in a corner of the church steps. The kitten watched hopefully as many pairs of $40 shoes walked by almost stepping on the forlorn creature. A laugh and a pointed finger was all the little thing rated. "Merry Christmas", they called to each other as they rushed away to get to their tree trimmingt cocktail parties and gift swapping. A lone woman stood to one side watching the crowd. You see, she didn't have as much of this world's goods as the other members. She couldn't "keep up with the Jones's" or even the Smiths, because she spent too much for the needs of the voiceless. Her home was a haven for homeless creatures. She had so many - - couldn't one of that crowd take the little one in? When at last the steps were empty, the woman picked up the kitten and tenderly put it under her much worn coat. "I'll call you 'LEAST'," she said, "and you'll never be cold or hungry again." Virginia Trendall All pet adoptions must be validated by the signing of a contract along with the adoption fee which includes the cost of the spay or neuter surgery from a vet of HP's choice, or a deduction from the cost of the surgery if done by a vet of your choice. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Collie-Terrier mix, male, 7 months old, light orange and white with black and white face, long coat, large size, 450-3457. Cocker Spaniel, male, 4 years old, light tan, shots, good with pets, 459-8582. Labrador-Doberman mix, male, neutered, 2 years old, shots, housebroken, good with children and pets, needs room to run, 455-3497. CATS FOE ADOPTION Male kitten, 34 months old, black and silver stripe, semi-long hair, shots, very loving, 450-2641. Domestic short hair male, 1 year old, grey and white, shots, 630-5142. Kitten, 44 months old, black male, short thick hair, 455-2306. Red Tabby short hair male, 54 months old, shots, 450-3046. Persian mix adult male grey-brown tabby wi*h white, shots, .neutered, needs tender loving care, 450-3046. Two 7-month-old male kittens, neutered, buff- white; grey-white, shots, good with children and pets, 630-5142. Male, 74 months old, short hair, black with white chest and paws, shots, good with children and pets, very affectionate, 450-6523. Adult female Calico, short hair, very friendly, 338-7188. Black with grey and brown tiger stripes, semi-long hair, female, 10 months old, good with children and pets, declawed, 450-1097. Blue and white short hair male, 0 months old, 653-0678. Russian blue-grey male, neutered, 3 years old, shots, 658-4675. Beautiful young adult male, all white, 450-5110. Smoke grey tabby, short fair female, 10 months old, 630-6603. Young adult female, grey, and seven 6-week-old kittens; two black-grey; one black' one grey-white, three black-white, 312-5264742. Silver Tabby female, spayed, declawed, shots, five years old, 312-660-3022. LOST DOGS Lhasa Ap6os, 14 year neutered male, golden brown, medium long hair, wearing rabies tag, brown collar and white flea collar, between McHenry-Spring Grove-Fox Lake area, 312- 587-0477. Labrador mix female, 6 years old, dark brown, cream colored spot on face, wearing dark brown collar "Toby", and tag, village of Prairie Grove, 450-6052. Lab-Collie mix, 4-year-old female, reddish brown, red leash, red collar, Skokie- Wilmette rabies tag, McCullom Lake Hunt club area, 312-674-6313 or 312-446- 5181, owner offers reward. FOUND DOGS T w o 1 0 - m o n t h - o l d females: black Scotty- Terrier type and black curly shaggy Poodle type, Riverside drive, McHenry, 385-8774. Terrier mix black female, 2 months old, has white markings on neck, stomach, paws, and tip of nose, short hair, old high school, Crystal Lake, 450-1747. Labrador mix, 34-month- old male, black, Bull Valley and Ridge road, 385-0031, days - 385-2602, evenings. LOST CATS Black male, 3 years old, large, long hair, white flea collar, Route 31 Crystal Lake, 455-6513 evenings, 344- 0844 days. Tiger stripe short hair female, spayed, 14 years old, medium size, white flea collar, West school, Crystal Lake, 455-5140. Black and whtie short hair female, 5 months old, McHenry-Bull Valley, 385- 4487. Please call Animal Control when you find or lose a pet. They will not pick up pet unless you wish. Also remember that animal control has many beautiful and affectionate cats, kittens, puppies, dogs available for adoption ~ call 338-7040. For information on Helping Paws pets lost and found and adoptions, call the office, 450-2641. • ••• Teamwork succeeds when both horses pull. The McHcnry Plalndealef (USPS 335-200) itlablithvd U75 3013 W»»l Elm StrMt McHenry. Illinois *0050 Phon» tlS-MS'0170 Pobli«h»d Every Wednesday I Friday at McHenry. Illinois Second Clatt Postage Paid at McHenry Illinois •y McHENRV PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER: Send address changes to McHenry Plaindealer, 3(12 W Elm St.. McHenry. Illinois 40050 Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change ol address to The McHenry Plaindealer. 3(12 W. Elm St.. McHenry, III. 40050. A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be made where a change of address is provided through the Post Office department. Larry E. Lund-Publisher NEWSPAPtR Ad*l« Froolich-Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES I Year $13.50 In McHenry County I Year '....$19.00 Outside McHenry County ^ New Life For Ctyy's Alternative Education PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - Ff A decision by the McHenry County Mental Health board ' (708) to award a $10,000 grant to the McHenry Alternative high school (MAHS) has given new life to the alternative education program, according to Doug Pratt of MAHS. Pratt said the award was the result of a request for emergency funds for sup­ plemental programming. He explained that the school was in "a difficult financial position," facing a potential deficit this year of $18,000. The MAHS board of directors felt that the con­ tinuation of the program was so important that it was necessary to gamble and risk receiving the funds, Pratt commented. "The 708 board has helped to vindicatcuthe action of the board (MAHS) earlier this year," Pratt said. He noted that the grant, coupled with $2,000 from other fund raising events, would insure the con­ tinuation of the program for the rest of the year. Pratt said other fund raising events for the alternative school have been planned. The grant, Pratt pointed out, will allow the school to look toward the future, in­ stead of simply looking to survive. "The key to long range survival," Pratt said, "is support and recognition from other education providers." He referred primarily to either the local school district or the state board of education. In the short term, the school will be working between now and June to develop new sources of revenue for the alternative education program. Pratt said the school will also be intently watching the posture of the new federal administration to see just what programs will be continued or cut. Some of the December fund raising events include the sale of Christmas trees, a benefit dance and working the recycling day with the McHenry County Defenders. "This may be the dif­ ference between closing our doors and operating com­ fortably for the rest of the year," Pratt said. • • * • There's usually a brighter side to any bleak situation. * REFRESHER COURSE GRADUATE-Graduates of McHenry hospital's latest refresher course and its internship program were feted recently by the hospital Nursing Service division; Shown at the tea are (seated, from left) Elaine Anderson, R.N.; and Judy Anderson, R.N.; standing, from left, Cindy A more, R.N., nursing education Instructor; Louise Skinner, R.N., Ron Cooker, R.N., director of nursing service; Barbara Cook.R.N., and Liz Doherty, R.N. (license pending). Miss Doherty was graduated from the Internship program and the others, from the refresher course. Candidates are now being interviewed for the January-March refresher class,and information may be obtained by calling Ms. Amore at the hospital. Bpterute WN, urn! OLYMPICS Russia competed in the Olympic Games^ revived in 1896, for the first time in 1952. PHONE 344-5330 3902 W. MAIN McHENRY LOCATED BEHIND CHRISTOPHERS MEN SWEAR HOE _ I OK Ml N \ SrOREWIDESAL! DEC .19 & DEC. 201 FRIDAY DEC. 19, 5 pm to 8:30 pm, SATURDAY DEC. 20 9 am. to 4:30 pm. Entire Stock REDUCED CHRISTMAS EVE: SERVING R£6.MENU4to9P.M CHRISTMAS DAY: MENU SERVING 12 to 9 ...... r%A\i • REGULAR MENU NEW YEARS DAY . 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