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* PAGE 4 - PLALNDEALER-FRIDAY, JANUARY 14. 1977 Performing Company In Opera House Festival 6 Th# Woodstock Performing company, the new professional resident performing company now based in Woodstock, will participate in the re-opening festival of the Woodstock Opera House for one premier week beginning Feb. 15 The Woodstock Opera House, built in 1890 and completely restored and renovated through city and community effort, has been proclaimed a national historic landmark, and will re­ open in early February to become once again the artistic center of the Midwest. As its contribution to the celebration for this event, the Woodstock Performing company will present, for one week, in the Opera House, its first production, "The Trial of a Jjudge", then move to its permanent home, the old courthouse on the Square to begin its regular season Feb. 22. ' "The Trail of a Judge" is an original work conceived and directed by Dick Sasso, co- producer and artistic director of the Woodstock Performing company, and written by Greg' VonDare Performances for the dinner- theatre are Tuesday through Sunday. For information or reservations, write the Woodstock Performing com­ pany. P O. Box 511. Woodstock. VP ft & Annual Mothers March Scheduled Jan. 23-30 BROWNIES CHEER PATIENTS - Brownies from Troop 461 of McHenry, sponsored by the Montini^ Parents association, made the beginning of the new year cheerier for patients and personnel at McHenry hospital with decorated tray covers. Julie Stumpf. left, presents the covers to pediatric nurse. Maria Wolff, R.N., as fellow Brownies, Jennifer Wilis and Susie Sharp look on. Troop leader Carol Wills is at right and'co-leader Debbie Miron is at left. American Legion -I uxilia rv Me ics The membership drive of McHenry Unit No 491. American Legion auxiliary, is in full swing with Mrs David (Doris i Henken, as Mem­ bership chairman Mrs Henken extends a cordial invitation for mem­ bership to mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and grand­ daughters of living veterans who are American Legion members or to the same relatives of a man or woman who was killed or died while serving in World Wars I and II, the Korean War or during the Vietnam conflict, or. after honorable discharge from such service Any woman veteran who has service during the designated periods of time, is also eligible for membership. New eligibility dates for membership are as follows: W W I. April 6. 1917. to Nov. 11. 1918; W W II. Dec 7. 1941. to Dec 31. 1946; Korean War. June 25. 1950. to Jan 31. 1955; Vietnam conflict. Aug 5, 1964, to Aug 15. 1973 Further in­ formation in reference to membership may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Henken, NEW BANQUET HALLS AVAILABLE Part ies from 25 to 750 Taken for any Occasion FISH FRY $2 5( EVERY FRL NIGHT nd\£ i iStcaA cMouiz Vi Mi. N. of Richmond, 111. on U.S. Rt. 12 815-678-2671 any member of the Mem­ bership committee or Mrs Ed (Margaret1 Datz, president The Membership program of the Department (state organization* under the direction of Mrs Arthur (Unabelle) Buller of St Charles, has for its theme. "Hometown Newspaper". The membership drives will include Home Edition. 100 percent by Oct. 31; Two Star Special, 100 percent by Nov. 30; Three Star Special. 100 percent by Jan 15th; Extra Edition. 100 per-, cent by March 11; and Final Edition. 100 percent by May 31 The auxiliary, as an aide' to the American Legion, can be a truly rewarding experience in effectively presenting programs and projects which are of peacetime service to "community. state and nation". In our work of Americanism. National Security, Community Service. Children & Youth and service to our veterans, we believe that we are giving an example of patriotic service and helping to maintain the strength of spirit essential to survival of freedom Basically, the reason for being a member of the American Legion auxiliary is to give active support to a patriotic service organization, and to contribute to the aims and purposes of the American Legon. One of the main pur­ poses of the McHenry unit is to provide aid and comfort to the Veterans in Elgin and Downey hospitals Some people make church work aid attendance a part of their business or politi­ cal effort. • » • * Advertising works for inr telligent users, regardless o f t h e s t a t e o f c u r r e n t business. I * I i i V Like a good neighb or, State Farm is there. For help with all your family insurance needs, see: Dennis Conway 3319 W. Elm SI, McHeniy \ 385-7111 N S U I A N C I State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois Painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting with the gift of speech. -Simonides. The annual Mothers March against birth defects sponsored by the March of Dimes will be held Jan 23 through Jan. 30 The neighbor-to-neighbor campaign benefits the voluntary health agency's numerous research, medical service, and public anil- professional health education programs "Birth defects don't always happen to the other person." says Janet Staehling. Mother March chairman for McHenry county. "Each year, more than 200.000 infants are born with birth defeats, physical or mental." "Although the United States can claim achievements in computer and space technology, our infant death rate is higher than that of 17 other countries," she adds. "Annually in this country some 53,000 infants die before they reach their first birthday. The March of Dimes is trying to do something about these figures We are working toward a day when all youngsters can be born free from the threat of birth defects." Valentine Dance Plans Head List Of Social Aims Pi Alpha chapter of Betaf Sigma Phi held a meeting Thursday; Jan. 6, at the home of Linda Thietje. After various reports from the officers and committee, chairmen, discussion of the Valentine dance to be held Feb. 12 at the town hall in Crystal Lake took lace. The social committee also discussed a couple's bowling party to be held in the future. » Because of the untimely relocation of Isabel Taylor, formerly chosen Valentine queen. Sandy Etten was chosen as the new Valentine queen of the chapter for 1977. Congratulations were also extended to Sandy Etten on becoming vice-president. The cultural program was given by Sandy Etten on the topic, "Music-Part I". An in­ formative program was given on opera, symphony and religious music. Refreshments and con­ versation were enjoyed by all. Covrimunity Leaders J^OTTIGTI S Rolc»»» m Pro Life Film To Be Shown At Johns burg St. Agatha, court 777, National Catholic Society of Foresters will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the John- sburg Community club hall for the regular monthly meeting. At 8 o'clock, Mrs. Ron Svoboda will show some Pro Life slides. The film showing is open to non- members. v- The second round of the current card tournament will also be played. Mrs. Boyd Lindberg will be in charge of the following committee: Mrs. Ronald Callahan, Mrs. Eugene Huff, Mrs. Dennis Schmitt, Mrs. Leo Krabbenhoft, Mrs. Gene Hughes and Miss Monica Neiss. ! MAE STINESPRING HOSPITAL NOTES Pictured are the new members received in Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 N. Green street, McHenry, Sunday. In first row, left to right, are Wendy Hanson, Cindy Hartwig and Eugene Weincouff Jr.; second row. Sue Christensen, Sharon Hanson, Christopher Hanson, Betty Weincouff and Charlene Marcott; third row, Allen Christensen, Robert Hanson, Eugene Weincouff, Les Carlson, Lee Hartwig and Pastor Roger Schneider. New Members Join Church New members were received at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church. Sunday at the 10:30 a m worship service. During a brief service of reception new members were invited to come forward to receive certificates of church membership from Pastor Roger Schneider. The new members were also invited to stand in a receiving lint at the door of the church to be greeted by the members of the parish. A get-acquainted evening for the new families and those who have been affiliated with the church before will be planned in the near future by Evangelism committee. Co- Chairmen Wally Ted Anderson. Johnson and The new members received include Allen Christensen, Robert Hanson, Sharon Han­ son, Wendy Hanson, Christopher Hanson. Barbara Morey, Michael Morey. Mark Morey, Eugene Weincouff, Betty Weincouff, Eugene Weincouff, Jr., Charlene Marcott and Lee Hartwig. McHENRY HOSPITAL Recent admittances to McHenry hospital included Thomas Arseneau, Julia Koss, Mark Buckley, Mark Dowell, Debra Walter, Henry Glick, IV, Martha Pritchard, Kathy Durk, Thomas Hollian. Louise Uhlir, and Walter Gordon, all of McHenry; Dennis Komar and Kenneth Sommers, Spring Grove. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Patients recently admitted to Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, included Henry Tomlinson, Harvey Sand, John Trendler, Eleanore Schlottman, Sherry Grenell, Edward Spacknick. all of McHenry; Linda Mueller, Elsie Teuscher, Walter Barry and Charles Caley, Jr., all of Wonder Lake. MARRIAGE LICENSES William J. May, McHenry, and Susan J Cross. 4305 Sioux road. McHenry. Stacy J Thomas. Woodstock, and Diana L Brenner, 7708 Brook drive. Wonder Lake. Michael J. Mattio. McHenry, and Mrs. Laureli B Mattio, 4318 Mayfair. McHenry. Thomas J. Cote. Cary, and L!*? Hvmaan, . ziw v*. Church. McHenry. Otto E Pyritz, 5218 W. Fountain, McHenry. and Alma L Brushaber. 4910 W. Bonner drive, McHenry John J. Endean III, McHenry. and Melissa J. Avery, 1907 Knoll. McHenry. Steven E. Crowley, Wonder Lake, and Susan E. Rankin. 3810 Woodstock avenue. Wonder Lake. Steve W Davis, Wonder Lake, and Joanne Simon, 7416 Seminole drive, Wonder Lake. Ronald W. Nickerson, Lake Villa, and Rosemary A. Gillan, 204 Nippersink drive, McHenry. Mioh»*l G Foan-t McHenry, and Jean M. Freeman, 4305 Sioux road, McHenry _ With hue like that when some great painter dips His pencil in the gloom of earthquake and eclipse. -Shelley. DINNER THEATER?' DIVORCES Deborah Ann Lombardi from Robert Edward Lombardi. McHenry. Nancy Olsen from Joseph P. Olsen Deborah L. Yazil from John A. Yazil. Marie Mathilda Kenyon from IJenry Allen Kenyan '1 V. frfe::. Kenneth S. Lingk. Diane E. Wieseafrom Robert C. Wiese. Pauline E. Johnson from James L. Johnson. There's no rule in na­ ture Chat requires an in­ dividual to say what he, or she, thinks. McHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ericson of 1708 Oak street. Spring Grove, are the parents of a son born Jan. 10. K*"-- tv, ~ - pia.aik in your pocket book and if you're caught without galoshes--pull the bags over your shoes and secure with rubber bands. * A real mark of fashion this season is the scarf- wrapped head. Some new dress creations feature a scarf of the same material. RED CARPET ROOMS McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB 820 N. JOHN McHENRY, ILL. PRESENTS "BLACK COMEDY JANUARY 15-21-22-28-29 510.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES: DINNER, THEATER, TAX & TIP RESERVATIONS CALL: 385 1072 OR 675-2066 "I don't think a person can be a complete individual unless they give of themselves." And in the twenty-six years she has been a resident of the McHenry area. Mrs. Mae Stinespring has given more of herself to the community than anyone could ever imagine. Her list of accomplishments is long, from founding the r Mental Health clinic to initiating the "Meals on Wheels" program through Church Women United. Yet, for all her contributions to the community, it is Mrs. Stinespring's outlook on life which stands out above all else. "I believe God's will is good for man," she said. "When tragedy happens. I'm going to find good in it." Tragedy struck the Stinespring home recently when Harry, Mrs. Stinespring's husband, died suddenly from a heart attack. "I want to take Harry's life and make it as meaningful as possible," she explained, y To that end. Mrs. Stinespring has begun, with the assistance of Rev. Ralph Smith of the United Methodist church, a group for people who have lost a spouse. "We can support each other and help one another to cope with grief spiritually," she explained. "When one loses someone so dear to their heart, it is difficult for other people to understand their feelings. We understand, and can console each other." Of the many programs she • • h~n. bcr- Stincspt u<£ is iuuai pi uuu oi the "Meals on Wheels" program, done through Church Women United (CWU). Mrs. Stinespring initiated the program, which consists of meals being prepared at McHenry and Memorial (Woodstock) hospitals, and then distributed each day to needy families in the area. Church Women United is an organization made up of women from all parishes and faiths in the area. "I've always believed women 4 should work together to un­ derstand their religion better," Story series and photo by Jeff Bonato she said "And with that thought, the organization was formed "Actually, it's an in­ ternational organization," Mrs. Stinespring added. "Our region takes in an area from McHenry county all the way to the lake." Within that area, members of CWU distribute more than thirty meals each day to families. An outgrowth of CWU has been the "Clothes Closet", where people can come who need clothing "That idea was started basically as a migrant worker project, to help the area migrants," she said "But now anyone who needs clothing can come and purchase what they need for just a few pennies." Mrs. Stinespring also works as a "Pink Lady", a volunteer at the admitting office at McHenry hospital, and has done so for twenty years. Is it satisfying? "Anything you do for someone else is satisfying," she said. "You always receive more than you give." With all the community work she does, Mrs. Stinespring still always has time for her three children. Donald and Harry III are both lawyers who practiced with their father A daughter, Libby, is involved with music in New York. "My children are all very dear to me," she said "And if I have a wish for the new year, it is that I want to see my children achieve whatever happiness the>\.-wi'*^-4<v'to*** "« _ lVitiL • ' HUK. know it, but there are many people who have the same New Year's wish for her. SPINNERS--WEAVERS MEET . . The Fibers and Wheels Spinning guild will meet Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building. 11909 McConnell road, Woodstock. For more information, call Mrs. Richard A. (Judy) Swantz, McHenry. Theyh Back/ "Pat & Ray" THIS MM JANUARY 14 ^ JOIN US FOR DHiHERl Ell iott 's VA Latex Interior or Exterior > PAIIVT ggj O F F ALL YOU CAN EAT! PLUS SALAD BAR (ALSO SERVING FROM OUR REGULAR MENU) Cullom Knoll Tavern McCULLOM LAKE RD. 385-9712 JOE & JIM FALLON PROPRIETORS in ?nd qallon when you buy ' s t ga l lon a? regu lar pr ice HfYCITAL'S PRO HARDWARE 1228 N. GREEN ST., McHENRY 385-0098