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Whispering Oaks (Whispers from the "Oaks") Marilynn Hamilton 385-6962 Many Residents Mourn Death Of Ed Poole Many hearts in Whispering Oaks are at half mast due to the death of Ed Poole of Oakwood Drive. Mr. Poole passed away at McHenry hospital on Friday, Jan. 17, after a long and gallant battle with cancer. Ed, a multi- talented man, retired as vice- president of a publishing firm of Industrial magazines, to Whispering Oaks to be near his sons. Ed and Vera are the parents of two boys, the eldest, Kenneth, is a veterinarian in Gryaslake and Dave is director of research in a profit sharing and pension program. Ed and Vera were active in the many happenings of the Whispering Oaks Community Center. Members will always be grateful for the enlarged kit­ chen at the center when he rallied a great committee of volunteers to do the work. The Spring Hobby and Art Show of the center will sorely miss the beautiful paintings and the "famous" carved ducks created by Ed. Our sincere condolences to the Poole family. SUCCESSFUL MEETING The January meeting of the Whispering Oaks Women's club was a glowing success. Connie Blanchette of Richmond, a well known antique collector, shop owner, and instructor at Harper Rainey College, was the speaker for the day. Ms. Blanchette brought the "old" back to life in an entertaining program. An interesting ad­ dition to the program was her "instant appraisal of members "Treasures." All agreed that it was a fun afternoon. Mrs. Irene Tice, club president, in a recent in­ terview, spoke of the growth of the club. In a short 3 years membership has grown to fifty- nine ladies, and all active. The club has participated in the Headstart program, FISH, Meal on Wheels, Aid to the Woodstock Children's Home and are anticipating two new programs. They will assist in the new national program of Worldwide Cancer Research and the new letter campaign to Congress pertaining to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This one club demonstrates "The Power of a Woman;; and when they band together, watch out, something is going to happen! NEW DAUGHTER Jo and Bob Knopik of Melrose Court received the happy news that Miss Cory Lynn Knopik, 8 lbs., 5 oz., and 22 inches tall arrived Friday, Jan. 17, to live with sister, Tracey, and proud mother and dad at Creve Coeur, Mo. Proud Grandpa bought an HO train for the expected at Christmas. Looks like the start of a new hobby. RECUPERATING Mel Pond of Front Royal Drive has been home from McHenry hospital for two weeks and is trying his wings again. He can now spend Vz days at the office. Glad tidings for a nice guy. HOSPITALIZED Sorry to hear that Joe Konrath of Front Royal Drive is back in McHenry hospital. Friends will want to know that he is in Room 211-2 so that they can shower him with cards to lighten his stay. Hurry and get well, Joe. SYMPATHIES Our sympathies to Jerry and Irene Komarek of Front Royal Drive at the death of his sister- in-law, Mabel Dusek of Chicago. HAPPY NEWS Happy news is that Hazel Braig of Oakwood Drive has been released from a long, long stay in Evanston hospital. She will be visiting her sister in Wilmette for a few days but will be home again soon. We have missed you, Hazel. GREAT MOVIE Holidays are over, houses are all back in order and it's good to settle down in a routine again. But it's always nice to take time out for a good movie and one of the best, "The Great Caruso" with Mario Lanza will be shown Saturday night, Jan. 25, at the Whispering Oaks Community center at 8 p.m. Season tickets were sold earlier "last year" but tickets will be available at the door. Popcorn and the works ...Come and enjoy one of the great ones. The Robert Bruen family holds Monday night Family Home Evening with the help of the Family Home Evening manual. Home Evening With Bruens The Robert Bruen family of McHenry look forward to the "second most important day in the week." Monday night is a time set aside for Family Home Evening, when each member of the family participates in Gospel Lessons, talk sessions, games, and family activities together either in or outdoors. The strong point of these evenings is togetherness. Bob and Karla believe, as do all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), that a firm foundation in family is the strength by which well adjusted youngsters grow to be well adjusted adults who are the future of the world. The church provides a Family Home Evening manual to each family in the church at no cost. "The manual is used as a guide in planning family activities. It bridges the span from tiny children to teenagers and adults with ease. We find it a great help." - " Bruen is production manager for a division of laboratories in Round Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Bruen moved to McHenry from Laguna Niguel, Calif., in 1972. They are the parents of Kathleen, who attends kin­ dergarten, and Scotty "who keeps the family in line." The Bruens are members of the Crystal Lake branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which holds its meetings at the Prairie Grove school on Route 176, between Crystal Lake and Island Lake. Optimism One definition of optimism: Saving $20,000 to build a $20,000 bouse. Tourist Credit Tourists today aren't much dif­ ferent than they were thirty years ago. One change is that when one buys the Brooklyn Bridge it's done with a credit card. (J KOENEMANN Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A ..FuW l,ipe Of Delicatessen Just east of Rt. 12 815-385-6260 VOLO •Ihtssxx: To a burglar, that living room light means Mr. Jones is home. To Mr. Jones in Florida, that's a comforting thought. How do you keep an empty house from looking empty? With timing devices that turn lights on and off at pre-set times while you re away. To a would-be burglar, your house seems occupied. Some devices have special light-sensitive cells that automatically turn a light on at dusk and off at dawn. Some allow the on-off cycle to occur several times a night. The craftiest burglar would never suspect. The best time to use timers is while you're on vacation or on weekends away from home. But it's a good idea to use them any time you're away. A burglar can take advantage of an evening on the town as easily as a two-week vacation. You can pick up these burglar-proofing devices from your hardware, department or discount store for a few dollars. And they don't use any more current than an electric clock. That's a small price to pay for all the protection you're getting. Commonwealth Edison PAGE 9 -PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22.1975 clearance prices enable you to be a better dressed i for very little money ****** S s »< P.S. 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