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TIIKSDAV DECEMBER 24,1174 BRINGING CHRISTMAS CHEER - The nfth year students of Montini Middle school plan to bring Christmas cheer to patients at McHenry hospital. They will do it through these Santa napkin holders they are shown making. From left, the students are Scott Truckenbrod, Melissa Ink and Jean Thompson. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Thought For Food Tips For The Homemaker U you plan to buy an electric slow-cooker for yourself or as a gift, you need not be at the mercy of advertisers. Consider these shopping pointers from Pat Frank, University of Illinois Home Economics ad­ viser, to decide among the many brands and models available. The location of the heating coils is the most important fe&ture of an electric slow- cooker. If the heating coils are located only in the base of the cooker, little difference exists between using the cooker and putting a heavy gauge pot on the electric range at the warm temperature. After determining the location of the heat source, inspect the lid, says Miss Frank. A see-through lid allows you to check on the food without lifting it. A loss of too much moisture and heat from the cooker may cause the food to dry out or burn. In addition, the loss of heat from lifting the lid too often may increase cooking time. Cleaning ease also rates as an important feature. Some cookers contain removable inner cook wells and removable heat-control units so that they Uflltt THE MCHSNRT PLAINDEALER Established 1875 3812 Wwt Elm Street Phone 385-0170 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday ft Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois By McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E. Lund - Publisher 'rrnrn Y--r "sgBW ( 1 v.74 iiZK| \ IEWIPAPEI7 Adele Froehlich -- Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER TBBMBL FmPriu I UNA SUSTAINING MEMBER -- 1974 SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year $9.00 i Year $12.50 In McHenry and Lake Outside McHenry and County Lake County ̂ ASlUC With Us ..' I* New Year's Eve 1 RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH US AT GASTHAUS LORELEI ENTERTAINMENT BY n/cufa/jundsn DANCING • PARTY FAVORS • HATS SERVING REGULAR MENU ^l/out cM ^Uom & nn ^cuicjusti JIOXEHEL donatnUntLj [orated at <cRt. 12 and 31 cRtAexuakLom. ZPk. 8l$ - 67&-4O9& can be completely immersed in water, or washed in the dish­ washer. Next, investigate the control dials. Some slow cookers feature an automatic shift in the position of the control dials that lowers the temperature from high heat. This feature shortens cooking time by bringing the contents to a boil on the high setting and then automatically adjusting to a low setting to continue cooking. The automatic shift is especially important on slow- cookers that offer an extra-high heat setting for browning or deep fat frying. Spiced Coffee Cooler Combine freshly-made Ital­ ian roast coffee, or double- strength regular coffee, with an equal quantity of milk. Sweeten to taste. Chill thor­ oughly. When ready to serve, add 2 dashes of Angostura aro­ matic bitters to each tall glass, stirring well. Top with whipped cream. Food Energy Chief sources of energy to the human body are fat, carbohy­ drate, and protein. Fats and car­ bohydrates contain carbon and hy­ drogen. Protein contains nitrogen. d fatter qt&m, Our Christmases One December, a little girl was heard to close her bedtime prayer with these words: ".. .and forgive us our Christmases, as we forgive those who Christmas against us." What in the world did that little girl mean by the prayer, "forgive us our Christmases?" Here's what I think. I think that as December 25 got nearer and nearer, she sensed a hurry and anxiety that threatened to rob the holidays of their real joy. You know what I mean. You've seen kids slapped and pushed in crowded stores, as their harried parents strain every nerve to "get ready" for Christmas. What these parents don't realize is that children want unhurried moments just to watch and listen to the color and music of Christmas. They want homes where there is at least a resemblance of sanity and calm. Expensive gifts, and gaudily wrapped presents, and mountains of mouthwatering goodies will not replace a child's hunger for security and warmth and un­ derstanding. Prices are high this Christmas of 1974. But the price of what I'm talking about is still the same. What is that price? It's whatever it costs us to share ourselves with those we love the most. Otherwise, we'll need to imitate the prayer of the little girl who begged: ".. .and forgive us our Christmases, as we forgive those who Christmas against us." D*4 ILJ. Hastings is editor of T h e I l l i n o i s B a p t i s t in Springfield VFW LOUNGE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT IRENE McNISH I WEN TO THE Ppfljc COCKTAIL HOUR 4 to 6:30 WED..THURS., FRI. ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING BY COME TO OUR NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY PUBLIC WELCOME Susdn Blenner Graduate Of University Susan Blenner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Blenner of 2312 Orchard Beach, McHenry, is one of the mid­ year graduates at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. Graduates were assured in the mid-December commencement that women and members of minority groups will have more op­ portunity in job pursuits than their counterparts did in previous years. Edward E. Hales, a Racine attorney who serves on the UW System board of regents, ex­ plained the new affirmative action history in 1972 when he was selected as the first member of his race to be a regent. 6,000th Baby At Hospital SEW WHAT? 3394 I2>A-22V> In Ywr Special Size This prottily flar»d droit it a quickio to moko. A littlo bow it potod whoro tho rolling collar di- yidot. No. 3394 comot in tint I2'/J to 22'/j. Six* M'/j (butt 371 takoi 2*/t yd. of 44-in. fabric. Crachittd State The 6,000th baby born at McHenry hospital since 1961. when (he maternity wing was added to the hospital, is John Tonyan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Tonvan of Antioch. He is shown going home in his own giant-size Christmas stocking, with his mother, Barbara. Tho smart-looking itolo may bo crochotod in throo difftrmnt ititdtoi. Atk for Pattern No. 990. Sand 501 for each droit pattorn, 30* for oach noodlowork pattorn (add 15t for oach droit pottom, 10f for oach noodlowork pattorn for mailing and handling) to AUDHIY LANE (li­ ft FA U, Morris Halm, Now Jortoy07950. HOSPITAL NOTES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mae Sholtz, Spring Grove; Orville Gosse and Kenneth Whiting, Wonder Lake, were patients in Memorial hospital, Woodstock. HARVARD HOSPITAL Mrs. Thomas Richards, McHenry, was a patient in Harvard hospital. * BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Lewis announce the birth of their first child, a son, on Dec. 9 at Lake Forest hospital, Lake Community Calendar *4^ > l> l> DECEMBER 28 St. Margaret Chapter NAIM -- Cards -- 7:30 p.m Oak Room -- St. Mary's. of JANUARY 2( i E h m a n ' s P e n g u i n s Snowmobile Club Charity Run - Olympics Fo r Han­ d i capped Ch i ld ren Rus ty Anchor Reso r t , Fox Lake 9 a.m. Vitamin C Some good sources of Vitamin C include grapefruit or grapefruit Four Food Croups Milk, meat , vegetable/fruit, and bread/cereal make up four basic f o o d g r o u p s . C h o i c e s w i t h i n groups should be wide enough to allow for a variety of everyday foods, for foods in season, and for foods to fit the budget Eat the proper amount from each gruop daily. juice; orange or orange juice; cantaloupe; guava; mango; pa­ paya; raw strawberries DECEMBER 30 McHenry Woman's Club -- Board Meeting - City Hall - 9:30 a.m. JANUARY9 McHenry Woman's Club -- V.F.W. Hall -- Social Hour, 12 -1 p.m. -- Business Meeting, 1 p.m. - Book Review. Forest. He has been named Slade Austin and his maternal parents are Mr. and Mrs. Norman Macdonald, McHenry, and the paternal ones are Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Lewis of Fountaintown, Ind. Christmas Eve In many countries of the world December 24th is as much fun as the 25th. In England Christmas carols are sung on Christmas Eve. In Scandinavia and in many American homes a family dinner the afternoon of the 24th ushers in Christ­ mas. The custom of lighting candles (now lights in most cases) in windows on Christmas Eve originated, in this country, in Boston. The Santa Claus legend comes from Germany but it has been expanded and changed in America, with greater emphasis on toys for children. And Christmas Eve night, of course, is the high pitch of anticipation for millions of youngsters. Many churches have special Christmas Eve services. Some church choirs still go about singing carols on Christ­ mas Eve. The great Christmas rush, unfortunately, reaches its hectic climax for millions of parents on the 24th. If one can plan ahead and enjoy a leisurely Christmas Eve, it can bring as much pleasure, fulfillment and reward as the 25th. I AM I AI RSFN RONTANOUYE ENGAGED -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert l.aursen of 1721 N. Pleasant, McHenry, announce the engagement of their dani'liter Pam to Ron Tanouye. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Jerrv Tanou've of 5718 Liberty street, Richmond. Miss l.aursen is a 1971 graduate of McHenry high school and is employed in hospital work. Her fiance attends the I Diversity of Illinois Medical school in Chicago. A June 21 wedding is planned. KOENEMANN Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A Full Line Of Delicatessen . Just east of Rt. 12 815-385'6260 VOLO •Also available for ( arryouts: •Bar B Que Ribs I \ 1 • Cole Slaw qts-pirits-'v pints JMl Henny Penny says jfj 1 I PH. 385-9585 or 385 1230 1 For Henny Penny Carryouts 1 BREAKFAST SPECIAL SERVED ALL DAY 3 EGGS, I K LSI 1 OLD F A S H I O N E D A M E H K A N FRIED POTATOES, '1 OAS'I & JELLY ICt O N L Y / D SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER HOURS MON.-FRI. 6 AM ti l l 8 I 'M SAT.-SUN. H AM ti l l 8 I 'M ry Kitchen 0 - McHenry, III. ^ytOADA \'U\ 1 The 1709 K o u n t W. Rte. 12 SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER HOURS MON.-FRI. 6 AM ti l l 8 I 'M SAT.-SUN. H AM ti l l 8 I 'M ry Kitchen 0 - McHenry, III. ^ytOADA \'U\