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* Wonder Lake Macy Jean Huff 728-0267 Twos The Night Of The Concert At Harrison 'Twas the night of the concert at Harrison and all through the school, not a moment was left without music - the rule! The seats were all filled with parents anticipating, hoping the evening would end in a fleeting. The children were dressed all in their finest, girls in long dresses with faces their shiniest. And Mama was straining her neck just to see, this child she's produced, performing with glee. The walls of the building were decorated with care, pictures were hung by young artists who work there. Then what to my wondering eyes should appear but a band erf beginners with a song filled with cheer! With a little old maestro so lively and quick, but no beard - no red suit - could it be St. Rick? More rapid than eagles the beginners were done and the cadet band remained to have their fun. Now dash away, dash away, dash away for us. It's time to hear the Junior Varsity Chorus. Pablo the Reindeer, not Rudolph this time; had the audience charmed by its rhyme. I drew in my breath and was turning around, when out on the stage the Junior Varsity Band came with a bound. A bundle of songs they played just to please, "Little Christmas Suite" along with "Green- sleeves". In a twinkling Monda Brown appeared in a red velvet dress. Behind her came the varsity and boys' chorus. A twist of her head and a wink of her eye and right away sounds of "Silver Bells" reached the sky. The Concert Band waited patiently for all this, while visions of sleeping late the next morning filled them with bliss. At last came the moment to perform their feat. And the audience was in for a tremendous treat. "The Toy Shop" came to life with Jack Darby, Narrator. Applause from the listeners could have been no greater. Then some ageless musicians joined the Concert Band, teachers, alumni, even housewives were on hand. The finale filled all the room with its joy. While the Mass Band rang out, all the choruses, even the audience, sang of the birth of the Boy. "The Christmas Story" was read by Mel Miller just right and to the group Rich Mikus expressed with delight, "Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night!" NEW DAUGHTER A daughter, Amy Elizabeth, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stolle, 7618 Beaver Road, bonder Lake, on Dec. 3, in McHenry hospital. The baby has a brother, Christopher, 3. Mrs. Mary Vrettos, Wonder Lake, is maternal grandmother and Mrs. Mary Smith, also of Wonder Lake, is maternal grandmother. Amy Elizabeth's mother is the former Tracy Vrettos. GREETINGS Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Smith who celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary on Dec. 10. Belated birthday greetings to Todd Parquette, son of Nancy and Ron Parquette of Oakwood Shores. Todd was two years old on Dec. 11. Also, greetings to Patty Freund who celebrated her birthday on Dec. 17. And happy birthday to Rev. Richard N. Wright of the Wonder Lake Bible church who added on,another year on Dec. 24. On Dec. 19, three lovely young ladies shared a birthday, Brenda Berlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Berlin; Nancy Hartmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hartmann, Jr.; and Sonia Miller, favorite girl of Earl Miller. Little Kimberly Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Jones, will be two years (rid on Dec. 29. Happy cake eating to you all! SON ARRIVES Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pedretti, 7905 Widoff Road, Wonder Lake, announce the birth of a son, Ronald Keith Pedretti, Jr., on Dec. 3, in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County. The baby weighed 8 lbs., 12 ozs., and has a brother, Michael Scott, 13 months. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zinser, Wonder Lake, are maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pedretti, also of Wonder Lake. Paternal great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Welch, Wonder Lake, and maternal great grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ebert, Westboro, Wis. Mrs. Mary Zinser of Pistakee Bay is maternal great- grandmother. GET-WELL WISHES Get-well. wishes to Verne Willmann, a recent hospital patient. Mrs. Mary Alice Condren, formerly of Wonder Lake, is now at Rochelle Manor, Rochelle, 111., and would like to hear from her friends. KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM The theme of the kin­ dergarten program at Harrison School on Wednesday, Dec. 20, was, "Some of Our Favorite Things". Despite the fact that it was a miserable evening weatherwise, with intense fog reducing traffic to a slow crawl, all the chairs set up for the expected families were soon taken and again as many set up so that the place was filled. Under the competent and loving direction of Mrs. Mavis Bagby, the kindergarten teachers, the young students began the program by singing "America the Beautiful". Next came some fun songs, often accompanied by some active, happy dancing. A play, "The Basket House", broke up the audience. Members of the cast were: Mouse - Debbie Buchheit, Rabbit - Tina Nelson, Bear-Jeff Schuster. "Santa's Workshop", a finger play followed and the bright eyed little group finished their performance with a series of Christmas songs. Mrs. Bagby presented each of her little ones with a homemade gift at the end of the program. The children then went to their classroom where they picked up presents each had made for his parents. Refreshments were served by the room representatives inthe cafeteria. The whole evening 'twas a slice of heaven! NEW SON Welcoming a son are Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Crum, 8808 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake. PAG E 7- PLAIND E AL ER-W E D NE SD AY, Tell Accreditation Of Hospital Blood Bank Accreditation of McHenry Hospital Blood Bank by the American Association of Blood Banks for another three-year period was announced this week by Dr. Robert Stein, M.D., F.C.A.P., director of laboratory services at McHenry hospital. Dr. Stein is also medical director of the McHenry hospital Blood Bank. Dr. Robert D. Langdell, president of the American Association of Blood Banks, has presented a certificate to the hospital notifying the hospital that the hospital has a level of technical and administrative performance within its Blood Bank to meet or texceed stan- Marrico Bruce was born Dec. 10 in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. The baby weighed 7 lbs., 10 ozs., and his brother is Dominick, 2»£. Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Janina Gawor, Elgin, and paternal grandmother is Mrs. Nora V. Crum, Chicago. SIXTH BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to young Danny Doyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Doyle. Danny celebrates his sixth birthday on Dec. 30. dards set by the Association. Congratulating the hospital's governing board and staff, Dr. Langdell pointed out that "this recognition by the American Association of Blood Banks is assurance of your continued interest in establishing the highest quality medical care to the patients you serve." Reaccreditat ion was preceded by a comprehensive questionnaire and physical inspection of the blood bank by one of the Association's volunteer specialists. The purpose of the voluntary inspection and accreditation program, sponsored by the American Association of Blood Banks, is to elevate the stan­ dards of practice within the transfusion service; to assist the blood bank director in determining whether the procedures being employed in his institution meet the established standards; and to provide consultation service, thus assuring patients of in­ creased safety of human blood transfusion. Continuing voluntary participation in the program is outstanding evidence of the blood bank's effort to provide a superlative service to the community. The McHenry Hospital Blood DECEMBER 27, 1972 ~ Bank is one of the more than 1,300 blood banks which have been certified through this program. Dr. Stein emphasized that "the patient who receives a transfusion of blood provided by a blood bank accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks can have full confidence that the bank has voluntarily met high standards of procedures and is continually striving to offer the best service possible." Here & There In BUSINESS Patent Of McHenry Man Is Approved John Clark of 4014 Kane avenue, McHenry, has received a patent from the U.S. government on his non-clog gutter. Although not yet manufac­ tured on a large scale, the gutter has been installed. It is designed so that the water will follow the curvature of the device and leaves and other debris will fall off. 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