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Wonder Lake Maty Jean Huff - 728 0267 Kindergarten Class Brings Circus To School The gas shortage has made it necessary for many field trips traditionally planned by schools each year to be cancelled during the 1973-74 school year. And so, when Mrs. , Mavis Bagby's kindergarten classes at Harrison School could not attend the Shriner Circus in Chicago as a culmination of their work with a circus unit in March, they decided to bring a circus to Wonder Lake. On Friday, March 29, a standing room only audience of moms and dads (Hey, there's my mom in the striped dress!) and younger brothers and sisters (Hi Scott!) attended the two performances given by the young entertainers. The entire length of the " classroom was covered with a bright red and yellow tent made by the youngsters, which gave a real circus atmosphere to the place. They also made the mural all along the blackboards and pictures of clowns and caged animals that decorated the room. The cover of the program each parent received was personally designed by his own child. Two clowns and four elephants (the five and six year old size) helped the children sing the following songs, "The Circus is Here", "The Flag", "The Jolly and Gay Glown", "Elephants", . and "The Floppy, Floppy Circus Clown". Performances by the jugglers, the jumping jacks with jump ropes, & the balance beam acrobats followed. Next came the Circus March and the Shoemaker Dance. Another special event of the day was the "breaking in" of the horse. A large, white, papier mache horse, complete with a newspaper fringe mane, had been made by the students and circus day was the first opportunity the kids had to ride the animal. And what would a circus be without popcorn? Just as the program finished, two upper grade students arrived with a huge bag of popcorn which the kindergartners passed out to their parents. Then they sat down under the red and yellow Big Top, sight of the Grestest Show on Earth, to munch on the fluffy, yellow popcorn and be a little bit proud of all their accomplishments. NEW SON Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paul Flade, 9011 W. Sunset Drive, Wonder Lake, announce the birth of a son, Michael Paul Flade, Jr., on March 20, in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. He weighed 8 lbs. 8ozs. at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson, Sr., Norridge, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Flade, Wonder Lake. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flade, Chicago. YOUNG AT HEARTS The Young at Hearts group were saddened recently by the death of two of their members, Joan Czaja and Solinski. Another member, Flora Ahlgrim, has been hospitalized and we wish her a speedy get- well. Marie Robinson, president of the organization for the past five years, announces that the group will observe their anniversary next month by attending dinner and the theatre in Marengo. Plans are also being made for a trip to a Chinese food factory and the Cub ballv park. In the meantime, members are hard at work preparing for the Bazaar and Bake Sale which will take place on Saturday. April 13, at Christ the King Hall beginning at 9:00 A.M. President Robinson promises to have 100 loaves of her famous brown bread on the bake sale table and as in years before, there will be many pretty and unusual bazaar items. The next meeting of the Young at Hearts will be Wednesday, April 3. FIRST ANNIVERSARY Happy anniversary to George and Mary Agnes Hartmann who were married one year ago on April 7. CUB SCOUT NEWS At the March 28 meeting of Cub Scout Pack 145, held at Nativity Lutheran Church, John Benson assumed the duties of new Scoutmaster. Following the flag ceremony, pledge of allegiance and a short prayer, Mr. Benson introduced Rita Rice who served as official judge of the annual Father-Son cake bake. Prizes and ribbons for best tasting cakes went to Terry O'Donnell, first; Scott Westerholm, second; and Jeff Lomax, third; for best decorated cakes, Sean O'Donnell, first; Mike Benson, second; and Yale Loiacono, third; for most unusual cakes, Randy Nelson, first; Tim Jones, second and Vin Cook, third. All of the cakes were auctioned off and were so appealing to the youngsters that the visiting 3 and 4 year old were among the most enthusiastic bidders. The traveling totem pole for best attendance was won for the third and final time by Sue Vanek's Den 6. A game, Simon Says, was played and the winners were Mike Berlin and Doug) Maris. The following awards were presented: David Gohl, wolf and gold arrow; Terry O'Donnell, wolf ; Dale Bluemel, silver arrow and assistant denner; John Vanek, silver arrow; Dan Huff, denner; Yale Loiacono, bear, gold arrow and denner; Doug Maris, Bear, gold arrow and silver arrow; Mike Benson, Wolf, gold arrow and assistant denner;. Paul Fallow, wolf; Tom Burrow, denner; Scott Westerholm, assistant denner. Scout-O-Rama will be held this year on May 18 at die McHenry County Fair Grounds in Woodstock. The theme of Pack 145 will be Explore the Sea. The Cub Scouts are looking forward to a bowling party planned for April 27. The next pack meeting will be on Thursday, April 18, at Christ the King Hall. ANY NEWS WELCOME A bit of honest criticism now and then helps. For instance, we've heard that the Wonder Lake news in the Plaindealer is O.K. but -most of the news comes from the Oakwood Shores area. Of course the reason for this is. because people from the other subdivisions rarely call to clue me in on the happenings around them. We did come up with this bit though. We understand a certain respectable lady whose name we won't mention, but her hair is not blonde and it's not brunette and lives far away from Oakwood Shores, came home from McHenry the other day with an unusual ticket - not for illegal parking or speeding - but for streaking! As we say, any news from any subdivision is most welcome in this column. GIRL SCOUT NEWS What began as a one time Christmas visit to Valley Hi Nursing Home by Girl Scout Cadette Troop 420, has developed into a monthly acitivity for the girls. Along with Toni Stowe's Mother Most Admirable Guild of Christ the King church, the Scouts now make a monthly journey to Valley Hi. On March 20, the group played bingo with the residents of the home and helped award prizes to the winners. A bit of singing and dancing was done and refreshments were served. At the close of the evening the girls returned the people to their rooms and visited with others who are confined to their beds. In addition to the monthly visit, the Girl Scouts and the ladies' sodality are making plans for an outdoor picnic for the Valley Hi folks in July. MOVE TO MCHENRY After 29 years of life in Wonder Lake, Mary and Earl Miller have sold their home here and will soon be living in their newly purchased home in Whispering Oaks. We wish them good life, good fortune and good health in their years ahead as McHenry residents. And a special thanks to Mary, who for the past three years has so helpfully carried this Wonder Lake news column to the Plaindealer for me each week. BASEBALL REGISTRATION Don't forget to register your sons for Wonder Lake Boys Baseball this Saturday, April 6. Registration time is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the east side firehouse. WELCOME HOME Welcome home to Pat McMahon, recently discharged from the service. And a happy new home to his folks, Bud and Marilyn, who are still getting settled in their new place. GET-Well-WISHES Get well wishes to Mike Freund, son of Larry and Joan Freund. Mike had his tonsils out last Friday and should be enjoying lots of ice cream and popsicles by now. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Michael Utes, son of Karen and Charles Utes, on April 3. Mike will be 11 years old. And a happy birthday to Michael Diederich, son of Gert and A1 Diederich, who also will be 11 years old on April 3. Happy birthday to Joan Vanek, daughter of Sue and Jack Vanek, who will be 7 years old on April 4. Happy birthday to Julie Huff, a teenager now (I can't believe it - already!) On April 5, this first baby of ours will be 13. Have a happy day and a great year, all of you. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sponsored by Woman's Club of Wonder Lake, Ann Sowers, Chairman, 653-9549. -- West Shore Beach1-- Connie Schmidt 385-7841 APRIL 4 Woman's Club Meeting 8 p.m. FAlifc 3 - PLAlNbtALtK-WKDNtSUA*. APK1L. 3, 1S>M Legislators To Speak At WW I Installation Board APRI 5 Half day of school, Harrison, Conference Day. ! • ' i APRIL 6 Registration, .Wonder Lake Boys Baseball, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. east side firehouse. APRIL 8 to APRIL 15 Spring Vacation, Greenwood School. APRIL 9 Board of Educatic Harrison School, ^Meeting, APRIL 12 to APRIL 17 " Spring Vacation, Harrison School APRIL 13 Young at Hearts Bazaar and Bake Sale, Christ the King hall, 9 a.m. till ? School Board Elections* harrison School. APRIL 16 F i r e m e n ' s A u x i l i a r y Meeting, 8 p.m. east side firehouse. APRIL 18 Woman's Club Meeting, 8 p.m. Crazy Hat Contest, Nativity Lutheran Church. APRIL 23 Board of Education Meeting, Harrison School, 8 p.m. APRIL 24 Neighborhood Girl Scout Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Nativity Lutheran Church. APRIL 25 Wonder Woods Women's Auxiliary, 8 p.m. east side firehouse. APRIL 27 Cadette Troop 420 Girl Scout Bake Sale, McHenry State Bank, 9 a.m. till l p.m. Mental Health Tag Day in Wonder Lake. Harrison School Varsity Chorus Concert. WHARTON BLACKTOP PAVING IS NOW TAKING ORDERS COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • New Drives • Resurfacing • Seal Coating for Old Blacktop • Parking Areas Put an End to Mud and Slushl Let your driveway problems be ours Quality Work at Reasonable Prices Qualified and Fully Equipped LOCAL and RELIABLE Call anytime for FREE ESTIMATE! PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE WHARTON BLACKTOP PAVING caH 312-BA 3-5434 GRAYSLAKE JOHN WHARTON -- Owner Month Of April Brings Garbage Clean-Up Time Unsightly garbage messes have suddenly appeared after a long winter when all debris was covered with snow. Now that spring has arrived the area has loose papers, empty cans, and broken bottles along side the roadways. It certainly doesn't look very appealing to passersby and to subdivision residents. Garbage day is Thursday morning. Please call the disposal company if you do not already have garbage removal. In addition, everyone should make an effort to place their garbage cans near the road only on this day. Garbage cans can then be relocated after the garbage has been removed. The only exception to this rule is for those senior residents who cannot move the cans without someone else's help. Do you like to look at your own garbage spread all over your lawn? Nobody else does! Please try to cooperate and pick up any messes near your property and along your part of the street. If everyone just did a little work we wouldn't need to remind residents. Metal cans will withstand tipping by stray dogs better than plastic ones. If you have plastic containers, however, these can be lifted easier and placed near your home on all days of the week except Thursday. Let's make April our garbage clean-up month and help the subdivision APRIL 29 Half day of School; Harrison, Workshop for Teachers. y Pre-School Registration at Harrison, for 3,4 5 year olds, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. v APRIL 30 Half day of school, Harrison, Teachers Workshop. to look just a little better for springtime. COMMUNITY EVENTS During the first weeks of April residents can become active participants in many worthwhile activities. On April 4 the West Shore Beach Women's auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Katherine Aissen. New members are always welcome. Your support is also needed for our beach fund- raising. Low cost stationary items are available from our members. On April 6 a community beach clean-up is scheduled for the entire community. This means kids, women, and the men too. Take just a half-hour out of one Saturday to be of service to your own beach. Come early at 8 a.m. and leave early. Bring rakes, shovels, and plastic bags. Remember to attend the association meeting April 13 at 4:30 p.m. A topic of vital importance to everyone will be discussed. Come for the first time and show your interest. Lastly, the egg hunt for the youngsters will be at 10 a.m. on April 14. Call me for any details. MEETING REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Radlein and Mrs. Andersen attended a meeting at the McHenry Hospital as representatives of West Shore beach. The topic of discussion was the need for donors to the Aurora bloodbank. We were the only community represented at the meeting. For further information or questions come to the association meeting. OUR SYMPATHY The community wishes to express our deepest sympathies to Eileen Swanson who suffered the loss of her husband, Carl. Also condolences to all surviving members of the family as we all share your grief and sorrow. State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr., will speak at the installation dinner for the new officers of McHenry Barracks No. 1315, Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., at the American Legion home, Ringwood road. Everyone shall remember this good man especially those close friends of the community. PERSONALS Fred Schmidt traveled to a bowling tournament in Milwaukee, Wis., accompanied by Bob Nelsen of Ringwood. He rolled a beautiful 1290 series with three other professional bowlers. Chet and Lyall Andersen had the company of their favorite grandchildren, Michelle, Kathy and Jeannie, while mom and dad went to vacation in Wisconsin. We appreciate the efforts of Greta Gieske who picked up rubbish from the empty lot across from her house on Alton. Please call with news! Installation will follow a 7 p.m. dinner Saturday, April 6. Those who would like to hear the legislator can make reservations by calling Quartermaster Harry C. Lock. The installing officer will be Past Commander Howard W. (Pat) Cairns. 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