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i *v Creative School Display A Valley View Independent Study group displays creative works they completed under the supervision of Mrs. Lola Schiller. Included in these articles were Easter d e c o r a t i o n s , t a b l e centerpieces, crocheted items, ;macrame designs, wall, .hangings, jewelry and other [ c o l o r f u l , b e a u t i f u l commodities. Shown seated are Shanon Tiffany and Darren Cepulis; standing, left to right, Chris Stumbris, Holly Miller, Tracy Gibbons, Jamie White, Cherryl Wright, Natalie Krak, Nancy Eppel, Michele Powers and Mrs. Schiller. The table contains some of the items made by the students. Education Foundation Observes Anniversary M » » » * The McHenry County Catholic Education foundation has set aside Sunday, May 26, to observe the first anniversary of its inception. It was one year ago that the McHenry County Board of Catholic Education began the drive to gather funds lor a permanent source of Revenue for Catholic Educational programs in the eounty. Now the fourteen Catholic parishes of McHenry County will observe "Foundation Sunday" May 26, to mark the successful first year of the drive and to thank the contributors to the Foundation. ' The originators of the Foundation set the fund so that the principal collected would never be spent - only the interest from investments would be distributed to Catholic schools and educational programs. A minimum goal of $1,200,000 was targeted, to be gathered over a three-year period. Today, a report released from the Catholic Education office for publication in parish bulletins, indicated that the Foundation has achieved 75 percent of that goal^with just over $900,000 pledged. ; The first year of the Foundation has seen organizational growth also. The board of directors has been formed and has begun its work of investing the collected funds. The Directors are Donald Doherty (chairman); the Most Reverend Arthur J. O'Neill, Bishop of Rockford; the Reverend Edmund Petit, pastor of St. Patrick church, McHenry; Lee Biedermann, Thomas Bolger, Charles Adams, James Green, John Eggum and John Harding._The Foundation Development council has been formed, under the chairmanship of James Schwarz, as the principal arm of continued raising of funds. The Reverend William Joffe, chairman of the McHenry County Board of Catholic Education, stated, "The board is most pleased with the results of the Foundation's first year. It has not solved all of our financial problems - indeed, we knew that it couldn't in only a year or two. But a solid base has been created for the future of Catholic education. We thank all who are contributing their time, money, and effort to this project." The educational mission of the church in the county is overseen by the McHenry County Board of Catholic Education. Its programs include Marian Central Catholic high school in Woodstock; seven elementary schools including St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg; Montini Middle and Primary, McHenry ; Religious Education (C.C.D.) and Adult Education programs in the fourteen parishes; Campus Ministry; Parent Religious Educators; and Special Religious Education for the Retarded. The McHenry Catholic board and the Foundation have central offices at 10 West Terra Cotta in Crystal Lake, administered by Father James Moses, Superintendent, andv Father Karl Ganss, director of Religious Education. The »McHenry County Board of Catholic Education is part of the Rockford Diocesan Education system. Viscounts Norwegianlndependence Day Highlights Told PAGE 1C - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MAY 24,1174 Community Calendar MAY 24 Goodwill Pickup - Contact Agnes Adams, 385-0863. MAY24&25 Townsquare Players, Inc. - "Tom Jones" - Woodstock Opera House - 8:30 p.m. MAY 25 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Cards - Oak Room - St. Mary's - 7:30 p.m. "Silhouettes of the '50's" Dance - Sponsored By The Wonder Lake Company 2, Women's Firemen's Auxiliary - - Christ The King Hall, Wonder Lake - 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. MAY 27 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria -- Program by McHenry Senior Citizens Square Dancers. MAY 28 O.E.S. Stated Meeting - 8 p.m. - Acacia Hall. JUNE 1 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Bowling - McHenry Recreation - 7 p.m. Car Wash - Behind McHenry State Bank - 3 to 7 p.m. - Benefit of McHenry Hospital Nurses Ass'n. JUNE 2 V.F.W. and Auxiliary Joint Installation of Officers - 6:30 p.m. - V.F.W. Clubhouse. JUNE 3 Grandmothers Club Charter No. 826 - Home of Rose Neuharth - 10 a.m. by Sandra Betancourt and Bob Wiles This column will _ be appearing regularly in the Plaindealer to inform the public as to what is happening with the Viscounts. The marching season started April 28 in Rochelle with a parade that got rained out. Our Viscounts were in their new uniforms all set to step off when the skies opened. The following week they tried again, successfully this time, in Chicago on State street in honor of Polish Constitution day, representing the Spojnia camp from McCullom Lake. The corps will be on the competition field at least eight to ten times this year, the first appearance beipg held in Crystal Lake May 30. This year the Viscounts will field the largest drum line of their eighteen-year history. We will have five snare drums, three double tenors, four bass drums, three cymbals and three tympani drums. Not to be outdone, the guard will have six sabres, eight rifles and twelve flags with four in the American section and two Color Guard sergeants. The guard should be quite impressive. We have openings in our horn line and all that is needed is an interest and desire to be a part of the competitive unit. A feature that will appear weekly will be a Viscount of the Week. This week's honor goes to Rhonda Rowe, the new drum major. Rhonda has been a Viscount for six years and has carried a flag, rifle, drum and horn since her membership. Rhonda is from Woodstock. The Parents' association held its monthly meeting May 6. Fund raising events were discussed and a manager's report by John Schultz was given detailing equipment still needed. Our latest fund raising event was the antique auction May 19 at the American Legion home. Those who still need an entertainment book can buy them from any Viscount or Viscount parent. Wisdom is knowledge tempered by experience. JUNE 4 Town and Country Newcomers Club Meeting - 3304 W. Skyway, Country Club Estates 8 p.m. JUNE 5 National Federation of Grandmothers Clubs of America, Charter No. 826 - Luncheon, Card Party - City Hall Club Room - 12: 30 p.m. JUNE 5-6 Preview Rummage Sale - Mt. Hope United Methodist Church - Sponsored by U.M.W. - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. JUNE 8 Rummage-Bake Sale - Mt. Hope United Methodist Church - Sponsored by U.M.W. - 9 a.m. to Noon. *< r 5 V>- ff >: * This is an example of Rosemaling as displayed at Stoaghton, Wise., celebration of Norwegian Independence day. (by Father Wm. O. Hanner) The seventeenth of May is Norwegian Independence day. They think of it as we think of the Fourth of July. Last year Mrs. Hanner and I went to Stoughton, Wis., (twelve miles south of Madison) to see how the day was celebrated. This year we returned for two days. Stoughton was settled by Norwegian immigrants and their descendants keep alive their heritage. During the weekend nearest May 17 they have open house, so to speak. There are unusual items in the stores, there are special low prices on some things. One really fine restaurant had a steak dinner for $5.17. They took the price from the date (5-17). It was a good steak, too. We ate it two nights (not the same steak). There i& a production of sort of entertainment at the high school; there is a state-wide exhibition of Rosemaling; there is a parade; there is an art show. Let me tell you about Rosemaling. Maling means painting. Rose may mean the flower but applied to Rosemaling it describes a type of painting. The painting is upon wood, generally furniture. The paint used is oil applied upon an oiled surface, 'oil on oil'. I got this description from Sigmond Aarseth of Valdres, Norway, who was demonstrating the art and describing it. He had been brought to America for this occasion. The bubonic plague or "black death" had depopulated much of Europe in 1348 and 1349. The Norwegian population, as was true all over Europe, had been cut to less than half (those were rugged days). It was about 1700 before a population increase allowed some folks to spend a little time on art. Rosemaling started in Norway then. Normally 'designs' are not used. The artist has a general idea as to what he wants to do but it may change, alter and develop as the painting goes on. It is a "personal, flowing, decorative, growing work", says Mr. Aarseth.' Exhibitions from all die state of Wisconsin in four classes were shown and prizes awarded. It was a fine demonstration and an illuminative display. We went to a Norwegian smorgasbord dinner. It was widely advertised and disappointing. I served a parish in Rock Island, 111., for nine years I know a little about smorgasbord. It can be delicious. The one we were served in Stoughton was expensive, ample and plain. It was not delicious nor was there any wide assortment. The. production at the high school was entitled, Gymnastique Moderne. The star of the production was Bente Hanson, a most accomplished young woman who represented Norway in the last Olympics. She was assisted by six girls from the Norwegian College of Physical Education and Sport and two boys (twins), about 17 years old who were superb gymnasts. The six girls did a variety of dances which they called "exercises". This whole group was led and coached by Grete Evjenth. They were good, real good. Another part of the entertainment was by a team of nine girls and nine boys from the Stoughton high school. They produced Norwegian folk dances. The announcer had said, "The modern approach is from the old country, the old approach from the new land". TTiese high school students were in Norwegian costume. Their dances were well rehearsed and approached professional quality so nearly that you forgot all about your surroundings in enjoyment of the ability of the performers. It is a definite contribution to our heritage that these dances be preserved. Some of the dances involved clown work. The clowns were on the way to real accomplishment. They were not "hams". This whole performance was for me the high point of the two days. Last year professional dancers were from the mother country. The parade was a parade -- about what any parade is anywhere in the summer at a local doings in the Mid-West. WHY PULL WEEDS? KIU. DANDELIONS! Spray Away Most Broad Leaf Weeds With Expel, The Weed Killer That Really Works. 42,400 Sq! Ft. (Gallon) 5,300 10,600 Sq. Ft. fW Sq. Ft. (Quart) I (Pint) 0NIY Whirlpool, Built-in Dishwasher (*285°° Value) Home Ordered June 15, 1974. Wausau Homes gives you more value ...more comfort SUPER VALUE Heavy-duty Show n Tell" spreader, priced right to help you spread Greenfield" products right! Let's get together and talk about the new home you'd like to give your family. We have over 75 designs and there's one just right for you. 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Awards will be presented at a banquet Friday evening at the Pick Congress hotel in Chicago. There is always an eternal wit at these doings. Some poor soul upset a pile of equipment before the parade and the whole thing came crashing down to die bewilderment of culprit. The "wit" called out, "Now try it with your other left hand!" Stoughton's 'Syttende Mai', (17 of May) is an example of a "Mid-West Summer Culture". Many towns have a festival. You ought to see some of them. Some are good, some are better. All of them use local 'git up and go'. Therefore they, are valuable. Winners will be selected from six geographic regions. One award winner in each of five categories ~ outstanding teacher, outstanding school administrator, outstanding school board member, outstanding student, and outstanding parent - will be chosen in each of the six regions, for a total of 90 state­ wide winners. Nominees are to be judged on the basis of leadership, creativity, relationship to others, philosophy of education, impact of educational contributions, and ability to inspire others. Members of the selection committee included Mrs. W. Dale Himes of Decatur, representing the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers; Frank Anderson of Rockford, representing the Illinois Education association; Edmond A. Metzger of Springfield, representing the Illinois Association of School Boards; Gene Osborn of Springfield, representing the Illinois Principals association; Nancy Peffer of Springfield, representing the Illinois Association of Student Councils ; and Mason Holmes of Roodhouse, representing -the Illinois Association of School Administrators. DEMO SALE 1 YEAR GUARANTEE! 30 Day Trial Reg. Price |269.00 EISgf Case-And-Cord Model SALEPR1CQ '189" Ber- . in , J- The - tar v ,odei l -vTne-E ar Vocel A WED. 0NLYIP.M.Jo 5 P.M. Robert StenslandA Assoc.' 3937 W. 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